Society Notes Highlight Topeka Holiday Visitors Arrive
Topeka society pages list numerous visitors and locals preparing for Christmas. Miss Calusto Nis arrives for a holiday, families from Joplin and Leavenworth travel, Captain Henry King and Tessie stay with the Hing family, and many plan dances, parties, and high school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micar Social Menten
Henry King
Mise Tessie
James L Hing
Captain King
Judge
Mra
J.B Jobatt
M.S Thomas
Lasventworth
Moulay
Theodore Thomas
Prank J. Thomas
Mea Thomas
Topeka
Jistry Senbroske
Merimaduke Military Academy
Aik Lingafelt
Davenport
Uwa
Mra HF
Morris
Danver
Ac J. Sime
Avante @syeshion
Mise
Ingeal Pastler
Cane
Dotin Prescott
Ranony City
Ned Willer
Bom
Chicago
Uolidery
Ste. Walter Wilder
Baltimore
Wicaut
Mr. Spilker
Mise Malone Spiker
Mea Hl
Nickerson
Reby
W. A. le Thémgon Alden Nickvcroni
Leahr Grubbs Waptsin
Jenry Klee
Biey Beeple
Atchison
Mies
Mottay
Mra JR
Bartonte
David Lakin
Wil. Lyon
George Vanteld
Lewtence
Jaccard
Adama Krom
Aula Anthony
Alma
Mills
Black
Davidt Atchison
Leavenworth
Leo
Albert Sidwell
Marion
A. T. Pigg
Peay
Kansas Avenue
George
Mina Isabel
J. J. Peay
Merriess
Frey
John L. Hall
Gringfield
Jolan Hal
Missouri State University
Galbraith
Dallas
Texas
Mica Galbraith
Mr. Frey
Delia Hall
Texan
Hall
Doane College
Mra. Frey
Air
John E. Prost
Ghicaga
Kansas City Contract Seals Football Game Pact
In Kansas City a contract was signed at the Midland hotel by Gary of Missouri and Mitchell of Kansas for the annual football game between Missouri and Kansas to be played in Kansas City next fall. Aldermen Displessat report the board refused to endorse the Venezuelan policy, while the common council backed President Cleveland’s doctrine. Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for female complaints and general weakness.
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Serna
Kassin Oter
Kan- City
Maneger Gary
Migrouri
Nanager Mitchell
Kansas
Midland Hotel
Restox
J. K. Jones
The Model Husband and His Perfect Wife
A fragment from Erastus Plokey describes a man praising his wife as flawless and guiding, noting her cooking, care, gaze, and influence on his moods. He calls his wife and their baby Wendel perfect, and claims no other woman could equal her in devotion, judgment, and companionship.
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Wendel
Thars
Wemley
Tam
Howland
Erastus Plokey
Home Beauty Recipes for Hair Care and Furs
A collection of home remedies and craft tips includes a lauretine scalp treatment using glycerine alcohol and water, advice on brushing hair and greasing the scalp to encourage growth, dandruff remedies, instructions for making paper lamp shades, and methods to clean furs such as ermine and sealskin with fennel and bran for renewed luster.
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Curtie May Ashton
Chicago
Christmas Services Across Topeka Churches
Topeka churches plan varied Christmas programs and services. First Methodist hosts songs and phonograph entertainment. Church of the Assumption holds morning mass with further services. North Topeka Christian presents a cantata by Prof. Dandy. a free Christmas tree event at the dies Library ball. Swedish Lutheran at 5 am service with children’s program. Westminster Presbyterian evening entertainment and a gift tree for the poor. Swedish Baptist morning service and evening children's music. First Christian cantata "A Jolly Christmas of the Neglected Physician". Liberty Presbyterian Christmas tree. Kansas Avenue M E, Pin, and other churches host evenings with seasonal programs and processions. Grace Cathedral features Bishop Millspaugh and Dean Bodly in a midnight service and morning services with a detailed musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
First Methodist
Mr. & Ott
Church of the Assumption
Soorming
Pather Hadyen
North Topeka Christian Church
Prof
Dandy
G S Coblentz
United Brethren Church
Jane
Dies Library
Swedish Lutheran Church
Val
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Swedish Baptist Church
First Christian Church
A. Jolly Christeas
Liberty Presbyterian Church
Kansas Avenue M. E
Presbyterian Church
Pin
Anil Marvetous
Denver
Parsons
Mercy
Luv
Beto
M. Eindeemer
Asia
Ars Amaricik
Tawenk
Grace Cathedral
Millspaugh
Dean Bodly
Brocagsiona
Erie
Dillispaugh
Kaviko
Mroctet Ioral
San Francisco Prepares Vessels for War Defense
December report from San Francisco outlines readiness to arm and deploy 35 vessels for defense in case of war with England. Pacific Mail and Spreckels firms could supply ships and tugs, while Palton Engineering could build six armored war ships in two months given materials. Also notes Llew Williamsaire, spiritualist Society president, killed by a streetcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pix
San Francissco
San Frandisco
England
Pacife Steamship Compar
Spreckel’s
Parailone Islands
Stpatmera
San Francisco
American Bay
Pacific Mail Company
Panama
Pansama
Mesieneed
Central American
China
New York
Sam
Bury
James Spierk
Palton Enginnering and Ship Building Works
Secrets of Panchy Stitches for Embroidery
A Brooklyn Eagle extract explains simple pansy and daisy outlining stitches. It describes beginning at the stem, reversing slants, and using a French knot for centers. The piece notes a secure knot by winding thread around the needle two to four times before finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kensington
Brooklyn
Correct Stationery and Letter Writing Etiquette
A guide on elegant stationery fashions with novelties in writing paper, monograms, and long envelopes for weddings and initiations. It explains sealing with wax, using an alcohol lamp, and pressing a seal after melting wax, warning of fire risks with wax and citing Mrs Longfellow’s fatal gown incident.
Writing Desk Lamp Promises New Fashion for Letters
A dainty silver lamp replaces the wax candle tick for sealing envelopes, with a colonial style resembling small human lamps. Expected to adorn desks this winter and serve as a stylish Christmas gift for a letter-writer. Also describes a crescent-shaped velvet bonnet trimmed with curly tips and wide ribbons framing an English bun hairstyle.
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Herald
Earthquake blamed for damage to Emporia State Normal wing
Regents hold urgent meeting after bricks fall from the west wing of the Emporia State Normal School building. State Architect Holland to inspect the structure. officials note the quake has rattled several Kansas buildings, including Atchison's warehouse, though report pending. The 1550 wing with $25,000 furnishings dates to construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johm Loston
Sundaz
State Normal ‘School
Emporia
Board of Regents
John Beaton
Stata Board of Public Works
Wsid
State Journal
Holland
Board of Public
Atchison
Charleston
State Normal School
Tammany Endorses Cleveland on Venezuelan Boundary Dispute
In New York on December 24 a large Tammany Hall meeting adopted resolutions endorsing President Cleveland's stance on the Venezuelan boundary dispute. The resolution expresses full approval of the president's message and pledges loyal support from the Democratic Republican organization of New York City and County.
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Congrataianon U
Mesangee
New Yorks
Tammany Hall
Cleveland
Democratic Republican Organization
New York
United States
Gus
The Tramp’s Christmas Drunk and Arrests at City Corner
Three weary wanderers bought alcohol and became loud at Fourth and Madison. George Moarce argued with an officer and walked on after being caught. John Ring, a tramp, was arrested by Officer Wellman as others fled, with Exch fed Fi.
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Fourth
Madison
George Moarce
John Ring
Wellman
Exch
Patriach Danced at Delmonico Ball in New York
The annual Patriarchs ball was held last night at Delmonico's with 350 guests. Cotillion led by Isaiah Dyer Jr with SreEimund L Baylies as partner. Guests included Mrs Astor, Mrs John Jacob Astor, the Misses Belmont, Mrs August Belmont, Count Sissterns, Mr and Mrs L Towndeld Burden, Mrs Henry Sloane, and Mr and Mrs Duncan Elliott.
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New York Society
Tivelf
Monico
New Yoas
Delmonico’s
Isaiah Dyer, Jr
SreEimund L. Baylies For
L Towndeld Burden
Henry Sloane
Dice
Duncan Elliott
Racket arrests and forgery case unfold in Smoky Row area
Eile Clark and J W Beeler, tied to a $25 tag if she vanishes, were arrested on Smoky Row with a cigar maker. Beeler used alias J W Dallas and both faced $10 fines. Will Essex and Henry Jordan fight at Hank Lindney’s stable end with warrants and a disorderly charge. a forged check by Joe Coats links to John Sotherin at Monroe Street. Scarlet fever alert hits New York hospital training school inmates and Willard Harker hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eile Clark
Mie Bain
John Pi
Smoky Row
J. W. Beeler
Agoat
Beeler
J. W. Dallas
Ella Clark
Will Essex
Pegro
Henry Jordan
Hank Lindney
Sala
Exchief
Lindsay
John Smith
Williame
Bes
Williams
Sutherin
Reartet
New York
Bellerue Hospital
Willard Harker Hospital
Snow's Resistance Tests Packed Snow Against Rifle Fire
In Leavenworth Kansas a informal test compared old and new Springfield rifles firing into a large block of packed snow at thirty yards. Bullets failed to penetrate beyond five feet, and sometimes less than four feet, proving six feet of pressed snow can protect against rifle fire in this scenario. The test equates both gun types in performance.
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Ford
One More Plea in Lansing Burglary Case
A colored man named Everent Wright pleaded guilty before Judge Mazen in Lansing for a home burglary on West Tenth Street. Sentencing was reserved. Wright, captured yesterday in Kansas City, was linked to a prior jail escape with Jack McClurg and transferred to Lansing by Sheriff Burdge. He had traveled through Leavenworth and Missouri before Kansas City, fell ill with a cold, and arrived in court in improved condition.
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Mazen
Everent Wright
Leavenworth
Missouri
Kansas City
Wright
Sherri Burdge
Godford Faulkner
Greer
Amos W
Joe Coats
Ilson
Pardon Talk For Ex Queen Liliuokalani Considered
Advices from Hawaii say President Dole and his cabinet favor a full pardon for ex Queen Liliuokalani after parole release. The move follows her conduct since release, signaling potential clemency from the administration in Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawai
Dole
San Francisco
Hawaii
Luiuokalani
Munyon Rheumatism Cure touted by Dr King testimonial
Dr King, father in law of the late editor of the Atlanta Journal, cites Munyon Rheumatism Cure as curing rheumatism in one week with testimonials. Advertises 23 cent price and other Munyon remedies including dyspepsia, headache, asthma, piles, female troubles, and a Vitalizer. Also notes free medical advice from Prof Munyon at 1906 Arch Street Philadelphia.
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Maryon
Manyan
Sl Dringiste
Parevaul
Munyon
Archstraat
Philadelpha
Cave
Floods Threaten Warsaw City in Missouri
Fragmentary Missouri dispatch reports Warsaw, county seat of Benton, may face destruction from rising floodwaters aided by several railway lines and financial tangles. The garbled text mentions Sedalia Warsaw & Southwestern, Missouri Kansas & Texas lines, plus mortgage or financial notes, with unclear names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsaw
Denton County
St. Louia
Warsaw
Benton County
Mia
Sedalia
Oper
Missouri
Washell
B. Mowman
Orice Ar Berna
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Lesing Scheiletas
Calusto
Nis
Remel
Mra J. C Yohey
George Kelly
Irene
Hutchinson
Kelly
Miss Grant
Hormer Coal Co
Central
ALL Right
Akenry Newton
Llew
Willionaire
Spiritualistic Society
Tammany
DGE
Solice Court
John Sotherie
Job Pier
Smicky Row
Con Desler
Monroe Street
Coats
Lutheria
Best A’s
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Gestion
Ane
Snow
Lansing
Queen Lil
Naval Ordnance Bureso
Indian Hesd Proving Grounds
Carnegie Company
Lows
Halvax
N.S
George C. Dale
Spencers Island
Annie G
Seal
Isaac's Harbor
Porto Rico
Porto Rican Revolutionary Pactr
Peerlege Skeam Laundry
West Sth
J.M. Knight
Dr. King
Tee Reerjess
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