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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1898

Page

6

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka

In Topeka and vicinity a Washington's birth day party was hosted in Mr Vou Dahlen's rooms with a large committee and a program that included toasts, poetry, music, and lunch. The Ladies Music Club held an open meeting at Mrs G W Parkhurst with guest invitations. Pedro High Five Club hosted a card party at Lester Davie’s home. Miss Lucy Knowles entertained a small group on Harrison Street. numerous social mentions note visits, travel, and small gatherings across Topeka, including club meetings, church events, and family visits.

Daughters of the Revolution Washington Mabel Martin Pearlade Prescott Mabel Baker Mary Harrison Miss Prescott Mrs. Horton M. M. Miller Mr. von Dahlen T. W. Harrison A. Danner A. Hi. Horton David Owls Miss Tracy Miss Collins Ladies’ Music Club Mra G. W. Parkhurst Mra Pedro Club Pedro High Five Lester Davie Bertha Beal Anita Collins Jessit Meyers Dot Whod Louise Allison Helen Morris Fey Quinton Reita Updesraf Mr. Earl McFarland Tod Ingram Arthur McClintock Hassel Prost Harry Rigby Wallace Thompson Hari Ewart Stacey Hadley Lucy Knowles Harrison Street Florence Liver Ies Helle Stags Grace Noble Margaret Goodrich Mims Grace Welch M. Thacher Malcolm Garrard Dey Karr George Thacher Clark Bailes Ole Kien Felloity Club WT. Cartiridge Stith Ira Howe Josephine Dietrich 1. Reed AW EL Preacott Raymond Haines Pynit Manhattan Topeks Pam Fen Miswes Ethel and Lenna Short Bethany College Uni Chiljicothe Atchison Frank Wison Ocage Clee W._ J. Radesim Mru. Norris J. UC Ayer Bana Nag Cty A. J. Grieson Christ Sompitaty Megan Iiss Aga Nelson A. J. Nelson Hiaratiton CC Hema Mexico Boh Thomas Bethe Beldee Payiee Hamthvan Beth Ghee Cid of Hamilton Prince Line Breamably Company J. F Stewart S. Virney Gowan Miles Annabelte Xana Witeron Ralen Annte Dorel Sissnus Grace Cnammbetr Etien Lattice Ruppel Mr Sred Maer

Jolly visitors parade through Kansas Avenue in lively city pageant

South Dakota Nebraska Missouri visitors filled the scene with music horns shouting and singing along Kansas Avenue. A crowd of about 100 notes good Telows promenaded up and down the avenue in a double mile march. The event resembled a college frolic with students and townsfolk alike joining in. The city hotels hosted guests and events continued with marching and cheering for hours as the crowd enjoyed the festive atmosphere.

South Dakota Nebraska Missouri Kansas Avenue

Friday Night Music at Hamilton Hall Creamery Convention

The Commercial Club presents a musical programme at Hamilton Hall Poiday night featuring the High School Orchestra with selections by Henaneae Resound from Afar and Modoc pieces. Frank Weightman Dudley Buck and Rowley perform with baritone solos by W. Parkhurst. Classical pieces include Capitan O`Rafferty. Music by the High School orchestra closes with a community supper follow.

Hamilton Hall Poiday Henaneae Chas Heeske Hurral Frank Weizhtman Dudley Buck Rowley Rowley Modocs W. Parkhurst O'Rafery Walle Funch

Riveraide salt display at World’s Columbian Exposition

The Kansas Salt Co led by A. L. Baker showcases Riveraide salt, awarded at the World’s Columbian Exposition for its strength and butter suitability. The firm also produces FR. SV. F. table salt, the only U.S. salt exported abroad, with Baker giving demonstrations and samples to visitors.

Dumittan Heath Kansas Salt Co A. L. Baker United States Haker RS. Vv Phansas Salt Co

Gem Fiber Packing Co Exhibit Promotes New Butter Boxes

Detroit exhibit shows the New Gem water-proof sanitary butter boxes and tubs designed for creameries. W. B. Thomson leads the display, highlighting a box system holding up to 90 pounds and praised by Kansas creamery firms. Free sampler and price list offered upon request.

Gem Fiber Packing Co Me. W. B. Thomson Kansas Creamery Co Eston Creamery Co Bell Springs Creamery Meriden Creamery Brandt & Essley’s Creamery Kanuas Gem Fiber Package Co Porter Street Detroit Mich

Election Tonight At National Creamery Buttermakers Meet

Officers of the National Creamery Buttermakers association will be chosen at the close of tonight's session after a program featuring musters markets and Western butter. The program includes "The Dairy Partner and His Cow" and a discussion by butter judges. Tomorrow morning the last meeting will present addresses on "The Creamery Industry in South Dakota" and ways to better engage patrons, plus talks on cow and milk care.

National Creamery Buttermaters' Association Nald Philadelphia Hoard Fort Atkinson Vis Muste Creamery Industry Sioima Nissiey el Reno South

Creamery convention closes with officers elected and excursion

The message notes the creamery convention will transact officers and misc business tonight with a noon close tomorrow. Delegates plan an excursion to central store area. Hamilton ball entertainment is arranged by the Commercial club for visitors, with Modets and other groups to perform and the daily tune to be set. Major Tom Anderson promises a plentiful meal and music for all.

Hamilton Ball Ata Tom Anderson

Butter at Auction Exhbits to Be Sold to Highest Bidder

Exhibits will be auctioned tomorrow as judges score the butter exhibit. The awards praised the butter as perhaps the best ever shown, with trade dairies of the United States noted for quality.

Hin Utter Staten Aid Ly

Afternoon Dress Trends Show Comfortable Lapse Between Meals

An article notes fashion for an afternoon dress with comfort between luncheon and dinner. Wears include various waist styles this year, mixing fabrics like silk, net, and dark green cloth. Bodices pair with contrasting sleeves and girdles, using porthess waists from older dresses and bold color combinations.

Porthess Walats

Auction set to begin at 10 o'clock before national contest

Committees on Resolutions named by President Trwin Paul of the Butter makers association will draft resolutions of thanks and condemnation and prepare declarations for the convention. The committee includes Frank Urner New York Fred S Kimball Waterloo Ia William Craver Chicago L Hubbell Waukon Ta3 d L. Stewart Janesville Minn The committee will report tomorrow.

Trwin Paul Buttermakers’ Association Enigmitive Thanka and Cormetdation Frank Urner New York Fred S Kimball Waterloo Wiliam Craver Chica G. L. Hubbell Waukon L. Stewart Janesville Minn

Taylor Riddle forecast for fall election in Kansas

Taylor Riddle, chair of the Populist state central committee, travels the state outlining a united front against the Republican party. He asserts Populists Democrats and Silver Republicans back Lee-43 and favor an extra legislative session if Leedy’s plan can be defeated, arguing the Populists have enacted more good laws than Republicans. He calls for silver men to unite, questions miners’ support, and predicts a decisive silver victory in the coming election.

Taylor Riddle State Central Committee Lee- 43 Leedy Poe Kansas

Clyde Mattox seeks work and new life after release

Clyde Mattox, held at a federal prison earlier, is in Topeka with his mother visiting friends. He speaks of wanting steady work, to prove he is not dangerous, and to regain trust, noting sobriety for six years and hope that justice will prevail. He reflects on the harshness faced by those accused of murder and the toll of confinement.

Clyde Mattox Federal Penitentiary SW. Batch Topeka Mattox Taan Tam Kansas City Martex

Funeral of Mrs. Schick

Funeral services for Mrs Samma Schick were largely attended last Monday. Rev Dr Lakesley led the rites with music by Meldanes Bots ford Henderton Holman and Welkhiman. She died after a week long illness leaving a husband and two children. Her husband Mr Schick, a noted manufacturer, mourns with others as he himself endures a severe eye injury.

Samma Schick Wlakesley Meldanes Botsford Henderton Schick

Morrison to Drop Faust for Frederick the Great

Renowned actor Morrison plans to drop Faust after this year and develop a new piece titled Frederick the Great. He aims to prove his acting range beyond Mephisto and anticipates strong audience interest in the staged revival next season. Florence Roberts backs his view that Morrison’s greatest role is in Master of Ceremonies, as public reception grows.

Frederick the Great Lewis Morrison Faust Mr. Morrison Morrison Frederick, the Great Richeleu Florence Roberts

Wool Commission House in Financial Difficulty

New York February 4 report says Sawyer Manning and Co of New York and Boston, the old woolen commission house, face liquidation after being indorsers on about 1,000,000 in paper. Receivers appointed last week for mills they sold, while a new firm Sawyer Brone Co forms to continue duties and protect creditors. The firm has an 80 year history and large Bradstreet rating.

Wool Commission House New York Sawyer, Manning & Co Boston Burlington Woolen Company Winooski Worsted Company Winsorks Win Colchester Mills Colchester Toston Mondis Joseph B. Sanyer Crecttons Sanger Cheches Sawyer, Brone & Co Joseph B. Sawyer Joseph Stone Thomas H. Patterson House of Sawyer, Manning & Co Bradstreet

Baseball schedule heat up for Western league meeting

Kansas City February 24. President D B Johnson and schedule committee members arrive for a noon meeting to finalize a season opening around April 20. The group, including managers of the new Omaha team, reports some minor changes may be proposed to the draft plan.

Kansas City DB. B. Johnson Western Baseball League Teleagues Matthew Keillesen Charles ‘Comisky Sehmets G. A. Vanderbeck Messrs Schuman Offrlen Omaha Loftus Muck Allen Goit Indianapoli Millers

Democrats Banquet Arrangements and Ticket Notice at Metrohall

The committee on arrangements for a Democratic banquet at Metrohall 408 One Sa5 Avenue near National Hotel issues details. Doors open 8 20 pm with reception staff, tickets non transferrable, advance pickups at Frank S. Thomas 601 Kansas Avenue, late arrivals limited. Reception committee listed and asked to be present at 8 20 pm sharp.

Sos Ceghee Weecares Metrohall Sa5 Avenue Throop National Hotel Wm. J. Bryan Frank S. Thomas Kansas Anvenue John Smith Geo, Burghart John Record Chas, Sharp Thomas Henley Eugene Wolff C.K Holliday, Jr David Amil Major Shreve Geo. von Langen Sharp

North Topeka community notes and notices

North Topeka column lists items for the Kimball Pit and local notices. Mentions stamps at Courtney's, social events at Harmony Rebekah, a tree entertainment at Worcester school, millinery promotions, Swedish conference guest H. Ryberg, and various local residents moving, hosting, or attending events. Includes marriages, removals, entertainment guests, and school teacher change.

Wheat Markets Skip Rise in Chicago Trading

Wheat opened lower in Chicago on February 6 and extended declines amid broad market weakness. May prices ranged near 1.06 to 1.05 a bushel with ongoing selling pressure, while other grains followed the downbeat trend. News of market nervousness and rapid intraday swings dominated the session as traders monitored New York stock activity and anticipated demand signals. Northwestern shipments showed light receipts at 344 cars, with overall market sentiment bearish and cautious.

Chichgo New York Ste Kmail Bittorn Wwererice Anand Ag

Grain and Livestock Market Report with Mixed Prices

A historical market summary reports cattle hogs and sheep prices, with notes on cash trades and futures. It covers western markets, dairy and grain prices, oats and cotton activity, and shipments for a Topeka Chicago Livestock Exchange style bulletin.

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