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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1895

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Spark Evening Hostess

In Topeka society notes, a ladies at home at the club featured informal social entertainment with about sixty guests. Mr Vincent Graham sang, dancing began, and many visitors called. Other updates mention guests from Chicago Fort Worth and Leavenworth, a supper by the Grane cathedral chapter, and forthcoming receptions and dinners honoring bishops and city figures.

Topeka Tawa Vincent Graham Pastine D. L. Morac Theatier Chapter Grane Cathedral A. A. Copner Port Worth Texas G. A. Moree Miller, Mo M. Nela Chicago J. K. Hayes van Buren Street B. May Horton Topeke Tom Braidwood Hattie Brown Leavenworth Fred Badger Myra Williams Mattie Jones William & Wade Teath Quincy J.D. McCune Lucia Connelly Rock Island Mra Ed O'Bryan Wichita City RN. Merrill Mulvaune G. J. Mulvane John Ro Blulvane Frances Senour Ed O'Bryan Kansas City Cone Imperial Club Wotherel’ Hall Col Mra. A Johnson Bishop Vineéot Pugsts George Noble J. L. Shellebarger Dusenberry Griswold Mra Bynworth Arthur Cappur Stella Wallace Library Hall Bbe Han de. Pris

Lumber Men Meet Seventh Annual Convention in Kansas City

The Missouri and Kansas association of lumber dealers held its seventh annual convention in Kansas City Missouri starting February 18 with sessions at the association headquarters. Trade discussions were featured and souvenirs for ladies were announced for an Art Exhibit corner Fourth and Jackson. Senator Culberson of Illinois is reported ill with the grip and may resume duties soon.

Topeka Will & Hock's Corner Fourth Jackson Stresta Kansas City Missouri and Kansae Association of Lumber Dealers Missouri Kansas Fourth Jackson Street

Morally Rotten Fraudster Truesdell Exposed in San Francisco

San Francisco February 12 The Exam Inor reports Frank H Truesdell a Kalusar suspect in forged checks. He shows a history of fraud, debt, and clever schemes, aided by a plausible manner and connections with J Sloat Fassett and ex Senator Fassett. He fled prosecution through entreaties and friendly loans, including a $250 advance from Richard A McDonald Jr and a forged note for $100.

Frank Truvedell San Puascisco Ana Silus Frank H. Truesdell Ie Kausar Truesdell Wisconsin The Chronicle Richard A. McDonald, Jr Pacific Bank Elmira J. Sloat Fassett Empire State Fassett Eason Gret San Jose Wm. H. Mille Southern Pacific Company Mills Price

Meager meal hunt in a 45 cent bargain town

A man in a heavy overcoat and mittens enters a downtown restaurant with bundles and studies the menu. He debates prices, refuses to order, and declares he will find a meal for 45 cents amid the crowded fare list and banter with the waiter. The piece ends with a note about La Gascogne’s steamship and Topeka column reach.

Chicago Tribune

Young folks enjoy ice yachting on Shrewsbury river

A Philadelphia Times correspondent describes North Shrewsbury on ice where a boys club sails 15 home made yachts alongside adult craft. The scene features a popcorn wagon, hot coffee, skating crowds, and playful spills as all ages join in the winter fun.

Shrewsbury Red Bank N. J Philadelphia Times

Alligators and Cat Learn Etiquette in Odd Household Tale

In a St Nicholas tale Beelzebub the alligator becomes a family pet while Tabby the cat shows curiosity and jealousy. She cuffs him, he retaliates by grabbing her tail and the chase around the room ends with Tabby learning not to bother Beelzebub again.

Tabby Beelzebub Beulzebub Nicholas

A Boy's Conscience Teaches Right From Wrong

A New York World quote asserts every boy possesses an inner voice guiding toward a higher, better path. It notes the voice may be faint at first but grows louder with listening, regardless of outside pressures from mother or others.

New York World

Children as Reporters Prize Promotes Student News

The Chicago Tribune offers daily prizes for the best pupil written news from public schools with unsigned items paid at space rates if not winning. Each entry is headlined in newspaper style and authored by the student, showing a creditable effort praised by educators.

The Chicago Tribune Journal of Education

Next in the barber shop or the highwayman

A hurried man named Mr. Jenkins faces a dilemma between waiting for his turn in the barber shop and rushing to rescue a woman from a tramp. He improvises a plan to stay nearest the chair, then distracts the crowd to claim priority, declaring he will return after a quick rescue.

Mr. Jenkins Tramp Buffalo Express

Sled Tug War on a Steep Decline

A fragment from Rockland Tribune depicts two boys Grover and David tugging a sled on a steep slippery hill while Uncle Samuel looks on. The quarrel ends in a pile up at the foot of the hill as the trip descends into chaotic fun.

Grover David Samuel Rockland Tribune

Cause For Rejoicing In Happy Domestic Quips

A collection of brief comic snippets features Mr Meekins noting he welcomes his wife’s last word and a playful exchanges about domestic life. Additional lines include a witty bakery banter with Mrs Bingo and a humorous courtroom scene involving a burglar and a buckled appetite, all in lighthearted satire.

Mr Meekins Washington Star

Mrs Charlotte Emerson Brown Dies In Orange

Obituary tribute to Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Brown born 1833 daughter of Rev Joseph Emerson Andover. longtime Orange resident and federation leader who championed the women's club movement and New England domestic virtue. Her death on Peb 6 noted with praise for intellect multilingualism and service to women and the federation.

Orange Charlotte Emerson Brown New England Brown Joseph Emerson Andover Abbott Academy of Federation Mia Brown Philadelphia New York Times Syke

Ohio Law Grants Women School Suffrage Upheld

The circuit court of Columbus declares the Chio Law constitutional granting women school suffrage. Judge Shauck authored the decision, with future review by a supreme court panel. The ruling asserts legislature power over school matters, and that women’s eligibility as electors is not implicated by school race.

Ohio Circuit Court of Columbus Toledo Blade Circuit Court Shauck Shanek

New York Women Lead Atlanta Exposition Work

Miss Ella M. Powell of Atlanta medical family chairs New York committee for Woman's Work at the cotton states exposition. New York women, including Mrs. Egbert Guernsey Mrs. Russel Sage Mrs. Margaret Sangster Mix Jordan Mrs. John Sherwood and Mrs Collix, join efforts to ensure the Woman's building represents its owners when the fair opens next September.

New York Ella M. Powell Atlanta Egbert Guernsey Russel Sage Margaret Sangster Mixa Jordan John Sherwood Mra &, BH T. Collix New York Herald

Chicago Women Seek Township and Municipal Suffrage

Chicago women push two suffrage bills before Springfield salons township and municipal measures backed by fair political enthusiasts. Leaders say franchise stepping stones pave the way for broader trust from the legislature. Dr Wiley headed the World’s Fair jury that found Dr Price’s Baking Powder absolutely pure.

Chicago Springfield Township Chicago Tribune

West miner visits New York amid city hospitality

A Western miner, invited by prominent New Yorkers, attends a celebratory reception with fine fare before slipping away after 60 days to Delmontco. A waiter notes his generosity and serves him, the guest asking for corned beef and cabbage amid a playful exchange. The tale appears in the Detroit Free Press.

New York Bir Toro Delmontco Obarze Detroit

Unclear historical quote about a two year effort

Fragmentary dialogue questions the subject of a long two year project. The speaker jokes about memory failing and admits not knowing what Tintended is, revealing confusion and a humorous aside.

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