Social calendar notes and parties in Topeka society
A busy Topeka social scene is recorded with numerous receptions luncheons and card parties. Highlights include a Friday reception by Mrs Herbert Armstrong and Mrs J N Roberts in Lawrence staged with pink lighting and palms, a Hellanthus Club party featuring Octavia Cheanwood Agnes Gunther and many others, and a Malden high five and whist groups hosting at homes. Several guests and hosts are named along with venues Monro street Munroe street and 125 Polk street referenced, with attendees including Mrs Bradford Mrs Rogers Mrs Kin g and Mr. Schoch among many others. Events also note a topeka chautauqua gathering and local club meetings as well as travel plans for Mrs Bradford and Miss Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Armstreet
J. N. Roberts
Lawrence
Muaan
Hammatt
Theodore Wammat
Jonathan Thomas
J. H. Hast
H.R. Ball
Edward Wilder
Mix. Bosworth
A. AL Robinson
Mre Robbins
Dudley
C. Brown
K. Brown
W. N. West
Jarrell
Mra Capper
Gee
Crawford
Hambleton
Crosby
Miss Dudley
Kingthan
Hellanthus Cob
W. C. Stenger
King
Tacoma
Wash
Marie Reed
Tecumseh
Allis Alice Marie Shepard
Osace City
Hutchinson
YW. c. AL
Taylor Street
Robert Pierce
St. Otis
von Dahlen
Kansas Avenue
State Savings Bank
J. R. Haskln
Baker
Roberts
Veale
Pierce
Fresco Artist W. W. Gillespie Praised in Topeka
W. W. Gillespie, renowned fresco artist, recently completed twelve upper-floor rooms in the Stave Journal building. Critics note each room unique with exceptional wall effects. The Topeka installation, praised for quality and durability, compares favorably with epoch wall paper costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gillespie
Tepelo
Stave Journal
Topeka
Doctor Howard Proclaims Postum Eases Coffee Ailments
A physician recalls years of coffee induced heart symptoms and sour stomach before abandoning coffee. He describes life after switching to Postum, noting improved health, steadier pulse, and better insurance exam results. He urges others to try Postum as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niet
North Topeka muslin sale and local society notices
In North Topeka news items Mrs W Wasson of Rossville visits hoyt resident Minna McCull plans Sunday visit. Church events announce Holy Communion, Sunday school, and a sermon by Rev J H Speer. Socials include Miss Hana Pitts hosting, Ladies Duplicate Whist Club, and a dime social by Church of the Good Shepherd. Local trades advertise cheap shoes and dental services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetley
Wasson
Rossville
Minna McCull
Hoyt
Topeka
Teket
M. Sr
Hale
Lyon
D. DS
Kensal Avenue
Hana Pitts
Central Avenue
George Horton
Galesburg
H. Geter
Quincy Street
Small
Jackson Street
Eugene Lodet
LO. O. F
Cobtley & Post
Church of the Good Shepherd
Fred Iles
Monroe Street
J. H. Speer
Andrew L. Manker
Gollan
Cal
Manker
George Stoker
J. W. Priddy
Menoken Township
Joseph Wayne
Brant
Matt Gamlowski
Stork
North
Kansas Avenue
W. Hamlton
16 Street
Colorado Opening Up After Winter Storm
Denver reports fair weather with continued cold as temperatures drop to 15 below zero. Rail lines in Colorado are reopening with Denver Rio Grande and Colorado Midland pushing west from Leadville. Through traffic on the Colorado and Midland routes resumes, while Gunnison end of the Gunnison line remains abandoned for now. Colorado Southern makes progress toward Leadville reopening, Cripple Creek line cleared of snow and back in use.
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Denver
Feb
Denver & Rio Granite
Colorado Midland Railways
Lead~ville
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Leadville
Gunnison
Rio Grande
NEW SANTA FE MOVE
San Francisco reports private advices from New York that Santa Fe and North German Lloyd have agreed to launch a San Francisco to Orient steam line by year end. The Santa Fe promises favorable freight rates to enable Lloyd to compete with Pacific Mail, aiming to boost iron and cotton trade growth. Split into lines and rail connections will push transcontinental freight and stimulate Middle West and Southwest commerce.
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San Francisco
New York
Santa Pe Railrad Syste
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Orient
Santa Fe Company
Arent Colon
Lloyd
Santa Fe
Tts
Robert Capella
Lloyd Company
Fida
Middle West
The Mothers Congress Opens in Washington February 14
The National Congress of Mothers begins its third annual session in Washington on February 14. The program emphasizes discussion over papers with educators and leaders like William T. Powell, Samuel S. Adams, Joseph P. Letdy, and Janet Richards guiding sessions. Associate memberships cost $2, granting seating and access to events, plus two social functions for delegates. Delegates may be received by Mrs. McKinley and attend a reception at the Calne and an afternoon event by Mrs. Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fen
National Congress of Mothers
William T. Powell
Washington City
Samuel S. Adams
Joseph P. Letdy
Philadelphia
Roger McMullen
Evanston
Re~beccs Cole
O'Grady
Philadelphia Normal Schoo
W.T. Worcester
Calne
AL Barker
McKinley
Bishops Go Home After Denver Controversy
The council of Episcopal bishops closed its session and returned to their sees. Bishop Avery to Kansas City, Bishop Gilbert to Minneapolis, Bishop Garrett to Texas, Bishop Millspaugh to Kansas, and Bishop Tutile to Macon. The Denver dispute between Bishop Spaulding and Dean Hart was not resolved and a new meeting is set for February 21 to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lous
Council of. Episcopal Bishops
Avwiil
Kansas City
Gilbert
Minneapolis
Gerrett
Millspauch
Kansas
Tutile
Macon
Denver
Bpaulding
Hart
Secretary Long names board to review Sampson Schley issue
New York telegram reports Secretary Long appointed a naval board to review records and facts on the conduct of Rear Admirals Samp son and Schley during the Spanish American War. The panel includes Captains Evans and Taylor, Lt Sears, and Ensign Ward. The board, from Hampton Roads to Santiago, is to deliver an unbiased report over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Sampson
Schley
Long
Spain
R. B. Evans
Town
Santiago
E. ©. Taylor
Havana
Cervera
Shafter
Lieut
Searse S
Mr. Ward
Seerie Entecema Veadinssey Kee Rte Sete Ico
26 Miles of Water Reported in the Panama Canal
New York reports from Charles J. Robson that heavy activity surrounds the Panama Canal with French efforts focused on the Culebra cut. About 1,700 workers and fifty locomotives haul trains as water reaches nineteen miles, and US gold expenditure nears 137 million with a projected total of 225 million to finish. The Colombia concession reportedly extended six years, with about ten years more work anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
New York
the Herald
Charles J. Robson
Colon
Dobson
Canal
Aeris
Pacific
Colombia
Miss Emma Kelly Lectures on Northwest Life at Crawford’s
Miss Emma Leonlaas Kelly, after a year in the Klondike, spoke at Crawford's Opera House on the hardships and pleasures of Northwest life. The lecture drew a small but appreciative audience, with stories ranging from White Horse rapids to the dangers and humor of frontier existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Leonlaas Kelly
Klondike
Crawford's Opera House
Northwest
Miss Kelly
Dreid
White Horse
White Hors
LO. O. P
Independent Order of Pioneers
Justice Brewer Sails From Liverpool Homeward on Etroria
Associate Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court is aboard the Cunard steamer Etroria, which sailed from Liverpool today for New York. The voyage marks his return trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
David J. Brewer
United States Subreme Court
Cunard Line
Home Seekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
Tickets to Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas at cmc fare plus $2.90 for round trip on sale February 7. For information, call your Santa Fe agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oslahorms
Texas
Cmc
Santa Fe
Saz
Laurelane
Oklahore
Democrats Reorganize In Topeka After Three Year Vacuum
A mass meeting of Democrats in Topeka seeks to reorganize the city central committee. Ex Senator John Martin chaired as debates over authority and the need for a primary to select new ward and precinct representatives. Several members resist, while others press for immediate action and a new committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flambeau Clut
Topeka
City Central Committee
John Martin
Jome
Lee Jones
Tom Shillingian
Martin
Tom Harney
First Ward
Democratic
Mantes
Mrr. Haney
Ieting
Second Ward
First
Owen Callahan
F. V. Benson
Geo. Bizel
H. Studevant
Pitth Precinict
Ja _M. Pernwell
M. Mona
T. J. Crouth
Furman Baker
T. J. Shiminelaw
Pirot
Cw. Davis
A. ©. Vogel
J. A. Rosen
L. ¥. Grubbe
Fifth Ward
H.C. Frazer
J. J. Harter
Battle with Indians in Alaska Leaves Dead and Wounded
Vancouver Feb 4 Indians on the warpath in Alaska with a recent battle near Juneau leaving four Indians dead and several wounded. United States Marshal McGuire and four deputies were wounded as they faced a heavy Indian assault amid a tense coast dispute involving Canadian law and illicit liquor smuggling. A vigilance committee acted to quell the ringleaders and was later rewarded with a brief release before fresh threats of bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McGuire
Vancouver
B. C
Alaska
Juneau
An Midian
Tyuor
British Columbia
Klondike
Prairie City Town Copy and 1839 Patent Found
Mrs Philip L Doane of Topeka donated Prairie City documents to the State Historical Society. The materials include the original patent and certificate dated March 30 1839 showing her husband owned share No 3 in the town company. Prairie City stood on the Santa Fe trail in Shawnee County and was abandoned long ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip L. Doane
Topeka
The
State Historical Society
Prairie City
Shawnee County
Scranton
Osage County
Joulsville
Robert Lescr
Philp L. Domne
James Gilchrist
Joseph Bridgewalker
Joh M. Carr
W. O. Stodi
Abraham Lincoln
M. Giir
General Land Office
Washington
Wintam
Ager
Major Shreve Out As Governor Leedy Clerk Enters Private Life
Maj. A. F. Shreve, longtime record clerk under Governor Leedy, leaves public service to resume private life. Governor Stanley remains in office as the statehouse transitions occur, with fewer office seekers and a slow start to filling the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Shreve
Leedy
Clerka
A. F. Shreve
State House
Stanley
Keebie
Shreve
Depwalls
Santa Fe Round Trip Fares Across Regions
Tickets to points in Indian Territory Laurelane New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas sold at one fare plus two dollars for round trip by Santa Fe agent. Local ads promote Shyer Leaf Mince meat for pies Otto Kuehne & Co manufacturers and Beggs German Salve for external piles burns and skin ailments. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mending and shirt washing at 112 114 West Elgirth Street with color protection services.
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West
Elgith Street
Ayers
W. Sth
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Hellanthus Club
Harming Hall
Octavia Cheanwood
Agnes Gunther
Gundry
Nellie Baker
Terglep Fuller
Nettle Ware
Rebecca Rogers
Margaret James
Katie Fleishman
Callie Cutten
Miks Ule Bwart
Hila Hinckley
Jessie Meyers
Jessie Payne
Aimee Crandell
Naw~ Ale Vexle
Blanche Bear
Guszit Puller
Ethel Davis
el He Hazen
Lucy Lord
Messrs
Ber— Pard Crosby
Will Cartige
Hobart Mills
Jean Bailey
Hugens Ware
Charlie Mudge
Cherie Woltz Jr
Clarence Poindexter
Wallace Thompson
Scott Lord
Pred Barnes
Norton Payne
Chas
French
Stanton Mog
Charile Moon
Lathroy Gay
Hugh McParland
Hugh Davidson
Dana Davis
Walter Hayes
Sam Flelahman
Llrd Stewart
Nesbit Smith
Bert Garvin
James Lacy
Will Wick
Wilson
Schoch
Dalton
W. J. Hadells
W. F. Schoen
W. F. Schoen, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Tom Kistler, Meg Lenora Bates, Miss Anna Crane
Daisy Hayes
Ollie Playes
Mi=s Bates
Miss Wilson
Phormas
Wil Cerrie
Otis Dalton
al Hulk
Welle Kirk
High Ave
Munroe Street
Tampa
Mise Kirk
Winnifred Prescott
Stta Beck
Minsizzle Gavitt
Little Arline Dietrich
Hazel Howe
Rogers
Fred Brown
J. P. Rogers
Mamie Overmyer
Etta Berk
Sadie Shull
Lizzie Gevitt
Nunnie Veale
Vinnie Fell
Gertie Pelt
Gail Clark
Ella Ramsey
Lena Mecray
Octavia Greenwood
Agnés Gunther
Geneva Giles
Edna Carpenter
Blanche ‘Bear
Frank Hunente
Earl Grahant
Frank Dudley
Harry Gavitt
Harry Brown
Chariie Stolpe
Ralph Babcock
Louie Felt
Roger van Houk
George Dudley
Theo Ricken—bacher
Joe Tamsey
Burt MacDowell
Bari Shook
S . Bradford
Martie Lohe
UN Ninde Chautaugos
Shakespeare
Chaucer
Tennyson
Mr. Slater
Mr. Foster
Grace Ureenge
Walter Vesper
Leonard Trvist
Harriet Thompson
Mollie Goodwin
Susie Tuttle
Crisa Tuttle
Maud Bunn
Estelle Williams
Flora Cargimer
Anderson
Irene Urie
Grace Johnson
George Johnson
Leopant Irvin
Morris Stevenson
Chade Pax
Charlie Martin
David Thompson
Byron Urie
Adama
Ernest Parr
Harry Urie
Helen ‘Thompson
Susie Gay
Gertrude Devereus
Br. Guilford Dudley
Frank Curry
A. D. Flintern
Ella Millard
Li Monroe Street
Kittie Doneyson
Thurr
Asy Evenine
Laura Tilson
Matie Evans
Bmatie Tilson
NEW Crawford Theater
Ented
Angmcement
Dorothy
Morton Opera Co
Worret
Dorothy Morton
Smyth & Rice
LaSanchet
Prisky
India
Ron
Mort's
Barat
Frank L. Pearty
Theoboti
Alice Nielson
Arehastra
Vosinnse
Tyre
America
Victor Herbert
Marty B.smitl
Aul Smaindoril
Pricns
Rstoor
Haysats
Gay Coney Island
Blanche Walsh
Fanny Davenport
Melboucrne Macdowele
Sanbou
Mays Ivepav
Fedora
Sia. Perena
Fie
Hiéur
Waite
Abd Soo
Dox Seals
DR. Howard
North Topeka
NEW Santa FE
the Mothers Congress
Gould
Cuti
Ewan
Mra H. Jexxins
Middleboro
Klondike Country
Justice Brewer Sails
Erately
Squiph
Merck
Parke, Davis & Co
Plaid
R. W. Squires
Epicursan Restaurant
the Southwestern Fuel Co
Southwestern Fuel Co
Otto Kuehne & Co
Duncan Some
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