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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1897

Page

6

Social and Personal Topeka Society Events of the Week

Topeka society notes list numerous dances receptions and entertainments. Names of hosts guests and venues appear, with parties at homes and clubs including Hyntsun's and Hudson's, plus a Viennese club gathering and a Happy Hoppers dance series. The extensive guest list covers many local residents and visitors in town.

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Personal Mentions in Topeka Society Notes

Engraved visiting cards and invitations feature in Topeka society notes. A long list of local residents and visitors are recorded as spending Christmas and New Year with friends and relatives in Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City and Osage City, including Mrs. Moody, Miss Ida Gertrude Thusset, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woodward, and many others.

Monogram Adams Bros Topeka Egents Jaccard’s CB. Heod Lawrence Robert Moody Mira Andrew ‘Tanner Exmoort Airs Harry Miller el Dorado M Callah Nellie Clough Leavenware M. Levi Duis Lape Osage Charles Prederick Little Ida Gertrude Throop Seminary Lewis Transas City Wermady Mary Anna McCabe Kanaix City Hop Fietehur Atchison Aleg Swayze Rossville J. EB. Maxwell William A. Pierce William A. Pierce Spent Christinas In Kansas City. Mise Ollie Cririen Ja Lewis Frank Wang Howard Wood New York City Margaret Weiss McChesney Kansas City Florence Horn Charlie Webernd Hugh ‘Todd Tincain Neb BM. Spivey John Tiechanan Katsuy City Mise Ade Smith Mise Lina Pulley North Topeka Abs Sharon Maitiland Leite Bessie Schenck Barsks Ciy Martha Blackburger Leavenworth Jennie Cuthbert Itg Chavivs 'da Reokul John O'Mara Cincinnati

A Pretty Sonnet and Local Notices From the Souvenir

The Stedman club distributes a Souvenir volume of poems by members including Mrs. Sarah Roby wife of Dr H W Robs The Tuberose a sonnet is printed with lines about beauty scent and memory The text also notes a restaurant Cremerie at 726 Kansas Avenue as part of local notices and ads featuring Scott & Scott escort.

Stedman Club Cub Sarah Roby H.W. Robs

North Topeka Christmas News From The North Side

North Topeka notes stray cards, holiday visits, and local happenings. Gem Bakery and local shops report small purchases. several residents travel for Christmas, including Miss Edt Heywood, Mr. Charles Morse, and Mr. P Todd. Church events, charity entertainments, and family gatherings fill the holiday week as residents share meals, gifts, and visits with kin.

Deaths and Funerals Notice Summary

Deaths and funerals information from a Kansas newspaper lists Frank A. Atlen dying at home at 1109 Central Ave at 37. Funeral tomorrow at 2:40 p.m. at the residence with interment in Papers Cemetery. John Cross funeral tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at J J Frey 900 Topeka Ave. Mrs Mollie T Cochran funeral held yesterday at 412 East Firth St. William McNeil, run over by a train near Manhattan, funeral tomorrow at his dale residence. Also a moved business address 726 Kan Ave Cremerie Scott Scott. Includes an advertisement for laxative candy.

Kimball Ptg. Co Gem Bakery Isaac Carter Topeka High Bia Auburn Kate F. King Grotze Laramore Edt Heywood State Normal Emporia Chas. Heywood Charles Morse Kansas City Mir FS. Morse West Gordon Street P. Todd Ablene Northside Rlands Myrtle Seymour T. F. Seymour West Gordan A. W. Parks Quincey Street Aira J. C. Joseph Ave Fred Hiawatha Canon Miner Mt. W. AL Abliene Jonas Lukens Lukens William Ryan Mire Lukens Franke Allen Central Avenue A. O. UT W. Lodge Tirlon Thompson Gib Topeka Avenue Rochester Charles Conkle Cole Tittle Frank A. Atlen Pneumoniz Sm Central Avenus Santa Fe Papers John Cross J. J. Frey Topeka Avenue William McNeil Manhattan Topeka Finneral Dale

Sons of Great Men in Chicago A Tale of Lincoln and Douglas

In Chicago today the sons of two famed rivals Robert T. Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas are discussed. Robert T. Lincoln, born 1843, followed his father into law after service in the Civil War and built a notable Chicago practice. Stephen A. Douglas, born 1850, pursued law and politics with less wealth but lasting public presence, later matching his father’s prominence in other realms. The piece contrasts their fortunes and legacies, noting their differing paths from their illustrious sires.

Chicago Robert T. Lincoln Stephen A. Douglas Phillips Exeter Academy Abraham Lincoln Congress Abe Harvard Grant Stephen A. Bocgtas Edward S. Isham George M. Pullman Garfield Arthur Harrison England Abrofren Lincoln Douglas House of Representatives Pacific Coast Rockingham County N. C North Carolina Washington Georgetown College South Giaus Ian J. Bowars

Insurance Firms Dropped From Clarkson McNail Suit

Judge Hazen releases the insurance companies from the Clarkson McNail case after determining they are neither necessary nor proper parties. The dispute remains between Clarkson and Commissioner McNail over the publication of Clarkson’s rate sheet.

Judge Hazen Clarkson Cass Hazen Clarkson- McNail Harrison Clerkion Anyfort McNail McNall Mr. Clarkson Clarikson Clarkson Cormpissioner

Downpour Night Shocks Bridgeton Loco Crew Plunge

In Bridgeton New Jersey a locomotive at 40 mph tore loose its driver James Bowers as he was blown from the cab into the rain soaked roadbed. Fireman John Brown lit a lantern, reversed the lever and brought the train back three miles. Bowers survived but was seriously injured with recovery expected.

Bowers John Brown Iun Palatine Jim Brown

Santa Fe Announces Pullman Sleepers Topeka Los Angeles

Bours Quick s Tims and miles shorter distance describe a daily service by the Santa Fe offering Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Improved Tourist Sleepers and Free Reclining Chair Cars from Topeka to Los Angeles with meals at seasonable hours and electric lighting.

Bours Quicks Pullman Palace Pullman Improverl Topeka Los Angeles Sante Fe

Market Roundup Wheat and Corn Price Movements

Market report notes wheat and corn price moves after Friday close. Wheat opened higher but faced selling as shorts covered. domestic demand steady amid mixed war news. Corn showed gains on countrywide selling easing, with exports last week shaping futures activity.

Moby Marie Steadiness Minneapolis Daluth Chicago Hitec Ming

Commodities and Receipts Highlight Market Trends

The report details prices and receipts for oats cattle hogs and wheat with shifts noted in cattle futures and cash prices. It cites May pork higher and various commodity movements including butter sugar and coffee, reflecting a volatile market with demand signals and upcoming deliveries.

Maylard Barlyy Rae Oust

Market report notes varied commodity prices and futures

A scrambled OCR page lists prices for corn oats wheat and poultry with figures and location hints like Copan and West Bed Avenue. References to stocks, weather, and trade activities appear alongside scattered ledger style entries and totals.

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