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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1898

Page

6

Scribner's Magazine 1898 Great Programme Preview

Scribner's Magazine for 1898 announces a grand programme with Belasee Henry Cabot Ledge as a featured historical piece. It highlights Thomas Nelson Page's new novel Hed Rock An Reconstruction, Kipling and others under contract for 1893 stories, and plans for theater, literature, and Reminiscences by notable writers. The prospectus promises two color pages, Parrish artwork, and a $3 annual price with 25 cent issues for single copies.

Thomas Nelson Page Mr. Page B. West Clinedinst Maxfield Parrish Peature Charles Scribner's Son's New York

Topeka Socials Offer Local Gatherings And Parties

Recent social items in Topeka recount a host of gatherings including a pleasant Umble party hosted by Mrs Peter Fisher for Mrs John Sargent of Stinesville Ind. A surprise party honored Mrs George P Conger at 414 Lincoln St for her birthday and 15th wedding anniversary with high five, prizes and refreshments. Notes mention judges visitors, club meetings, and several planned visits by residents to St Louis, Lawrence, and Muncie with dinners, teas, and literary discussions.

Peter Fisher John Sargent Stinesville Ind J. Gordonworth Leonard Bowing Bowman Pope Mayo Knowles Autickt Annie Ripley A. Ripley Evarts Kisile Henry T March Mes Pox Burns Jean H. March Walter Bates Geo. Bates Lovewell C. W. Jewell Sam Hindman Hindman Morrison Forbes T. E Stason Geo Wasp Barkley Alice Atwood Stiss Grace Atwood Geo. P. Conger Lincoln Street Mr. Conner J.C. Holland Clement Smith Mtesurs Messumer George Givens PF Kitne Bert Lucas Wl Thompson J. L. Kitne EE. Baker F. 5 Henry Keeler Avohisun Henry Beerman Federaion of Club Bally Church Extra Mctlintoci Hurnice McDonlana Ecnasan Topek’a Topeka Afra Wm. Smith Sirs Cook St. Louis J. K. Hudson Shakespeare ‘Club N. J. Garretson Agnes Hansen Lawrence Margaret Bear Funnie Turner Muncie Harriet June J. M. McFarland Miss Munroe Lewin Ollie O'Rien Ft Tteno Mra TL. Sexton Oklahoma Mrs. Bell Mian Sexton West Tanth Street Florence Winifred Daraty Misa Ida Smith Oscar Wolf Bess van Amburg Josephine van Amburs Will Matthews Clarence Smith Saith Misa Florence Welloume Welf Enge Matthews Frank Foster Col J. W. F. Hughes Geo. M. Stone Worcester John Kellogg H. P. Hilles Poster Waller Bates Kansas City Will Eerie Jf Crosby Crosby South Kitchell Potwin Woolverton Stema Sigma Society

Carnival Booth Seeks Youthful Occupants

Mrs Sadie Hostetter returned home to Valley Falls after a Topeka visit. Mr John Buchanan, five years with Crosby Brow, will move to Horton Mon Gsy to take a similar post elsewhere.

Sadie Hostetter Valley Falls Topeka John Buchanan Crosby Brow Horton Mon Gsy

Tim Murphy Praises Lottie Bowes as Bright Stage Hope

Local note praises Miss Lottie Bowes, a young actress, for a strong eight minutes as Dixie Styles and overall potential on stage. Tim Murphy recalls working with her in Texas Steer and Bosay Brander, calling her pretty, energetic, and capable of a bright future while suggesting she avoid heavy roles.

Tim Murphy Lottie Bowes Miss Bowes Mr. Murphy Sixty Styles Dixie Dixie Styles Afr. Murphy

Tobacco study and birth records dominate Ala and Fla notes

Washington scenes outline Secretary Wilson's trip to observe tobacco raiding in Florida and potential state farm purchases under government supervision. A Pollard Alabama birth record reports seven years ago three children born, now four boys. Local notes mention a Carnival of Nations, Doll Carnival, and various advertisements.

Washington Willson Mie Agricultural Department South North South Carolina Florida Wilson Cubs Sumetra Pensacola Pollard Ala J. D. Pottis

Murphy Defends Youthful Image After Old Innocence Curtain Bit

Tim Murphy, playing Jason Green in Old Innocence at Crawford theater, dispels the crowd’s belief he is aged. He removes his white wig after the curtain to show a younger look and jokes about changing his stage name as he and the company deliver a witty, heartfelt performance.

Man's Daughter Impresses in Comedy Night Act

The show closes with Mr. Murphy performing impersonations of Sir Henry Irving John T. Raymond Sol Smith Russell and Stuart Robson in the humorous routine titled Sir Henry Hypnotized. Audience reception is described as admiring.

Mr. Murphy Sir Henry Irving John T. Raymond Sol Smith Russell Stuart Robson Novelty Sir Henry

A Vacation in Europe lectures at First Methodist

Dr. AS Embree delivered a lecture titled A Vacation in Europe to a large audience at the First Methodist church last night. The program opened with Mise Mabel Cunningham on violin and included a sequence of musical numbers by Mr. Henry Beermann. Embree recounted his anticipated calm voyage and peaceful reading, then suffered sea sickness throughout the trip, noting it was his worst malady yet. He discussed varying old wives tips about eating and drinking before long crossings, and concluded that no remedy would prevent seasickness. He traced his journey through England, France, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland, remarking on fashion: French women tidy, men shabby. in Germany the opposite.

Embree Europe Mise Mabel Cunningham Emporia Henry Beermann Boris Dr. Embree

Iowa official studies Kansas charity laws in Topeka visit

Mr C R Porter, member of Iowa house committee on charitable institutions, traveled to Topeka to gather data on Kansas style governance of charities. He discussed Iowa’s planned bill adopting a central board model similar to Kansas, replacing separate boards for 18 institutions.

Iowa C. R.porter Iowa House of Representatives Topeka Porter Kansas Kangus

No Potatoes No Whisky Charters Filed In State Office

Shortage in German potato crop drives 2000 barrels of spirits shipped from Peoria. The State secretary of state lists charters: Pelly River Mining Co Kansas City Kansas. Herndan Creamery Co Berreden with directors Franke Kirchner Jom Scheve Schwab. Homeseekers Excursions offer rail tickets first and third Tuesdays January through March to multiple western territories. Ticket agents F A Lewis Fulton Depot Agent. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised by Gen W Stansfield 62 Kan Hus Ave and Miller's Pharmacy. Subscribe for The State Journal.

Peoria Germany Pelly River Mining Company Kansas City Kan Kansas Samuel T. Warren Eugene Warren Joseph W. Schall Herndan Creamery Company Berriden John G. Franke C. W. Kirchner J. H. Jom John Scheve Daniel Schwab Ill Herndan Union Pacific Missouri Arkansas Indiana Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona New Mexico F. A. Lewis Fulton Gen. W. Stansfield Kan- Hus Avenue Miller's

Congressional fight over Kansas two-district plan heats up

A Kansas division bill moves through political talk as Chester I Lang seeks appointment as U S district attorney. W A Lone and supporters push the plan while critics warn it faces a hard fight in the House. Names tied to district roles include Judge Samuel R B Peters Newton and Deputy Marshals Ora Morse Wellington and Jim Dobson Wichita. Market notes drift through stiff cotton and grain prices with mixed signals from New York and Liverpool.

Chester I Lang Washington Kansas United States C. Z. Smith Withits Journal W. E H. Staley Topeka W. ¥. Morar Hutchinson W. J. Krebidut Newton Cy Laland Congress Isme Samuel BR. Peters Chester I. Lang Brank Harlow Kingman Crum Génese Ore Morse Wellington Jim Dobson Wichita Charlea Doles Attica B. B. Cushman Lucien Baker Frank J. Brown Garnett Lone

TODAY'S MARKET REPORT FROM FEBRUARY SECOND

Wheat opened firm as losses in Liverpool faded and forward demand supported a higher start. Corn and oats followed firm trends with light Northwestern receipts. Provisions showed smaller stock increases and light trading. Hog and cattle volumes were steady but mixed, with brisk demand in spots and ongoing price weakness in hogs. Kansas City market mirrored slow, softer trade with Texas steer ranges and assorted stocker activity. Wheat, corn, oats, and barley prices listed with bid ranges and futures notes throughout.

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