Spirit Lake Massacre Monument To Be Unveiled In Iowa
Iowa plans a Spirit Lake monument to the 1857 Spirit Lake massacre where 42 pioneers were killed by Sioux along the East Okoboji trail. Abbie Gardner Sharp survived as an infant captive and helped secure a 25,000 appropriation for the 50 foot monument. Mrs Sharp and survivor Mrs Marble remain, with Sharp owning the massacre site cabin and running a small resort.
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Iowa
Spirit Lake
Towa
California
Okoboji
Dickinson County
Abbie Gardner
Sharp
Batuurkert
Spirit Lake Monument
Gig
Washington
Maymbe
Western Sorosis meets to discuss simple living in society
The Western Sorosis held a session with Mrs. Richard Gundry at 626 Lincoln Street. Papers on Judge Gayarre and on France sparked debate on politics and a push to join the Social Science Federation. Members elected, philanthropy committee formed, and plans set for a future meeting. The Atlanteans also gathered with Mrs. W. ALS Bird as host and company noted, with social engagements in Lawrence and Fort Leavenworth mentioned.
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Topeka
Richard Gundry
Lincoln Street
M. A. Waterman
Misa Zu Adams
Gayarrre
Louisiana
H. I’. Butterfield
France
Guidry
Paris
Noble Prentis
W. Als. Bird
T. H. Church
J.C. McClintock
G J. Brown
Eugene Ware
J. N. Baker
RH. C. Leare
N. J. Gook
A.T. Daniela
C. J. Burnham
D. W. Nellis
Cochran
E. Parsons
Axtell
White
J. E Davis
J. S. Farrand
W. W. Gillespie
Misses Hay
Frankie Senour
Cora Nys
Harriet Adams
M. Adams
Alice Suddon
Jessie Kay
Laura Sesmmon
C. Baker
Kaneas City
Bessie Gibson
Billa van Hoesen
Lawrence
J. W. Green
Fort Leaven
Silk fabrics and satin weaves headline fashion item
The list showcases silk fabrics and fancy weaves such as Taffeta Piques and Mousseline de Soie. It notes a new favorite fabric for an elegant Black Silk Gown emerging among offerings from Liberty and Pekin Spot lines.
Topeka Society Notes and Local Weddings and Gatherings
The Kansas City Times reports a lively Topeka social scene with visiting ladies, gowns in black and yellow, lunches and card parties, a full dress dance at Hudson's hall by The Bunglera, and a pretty wedding of Rose Nathansen to Eli Clamperl officiated by Rabbi Marks. Also noted: Ralston health club formation, Junior Epworth League entertainment, and various social visits, entertainments, and exchanges at local homes and churches.
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Kansas City Times
Dienst
Topeka
Miss Taylor
Miss Lakin
Edna Darrah
Lou Taylor
Evin
Carbondale
Mr. Curry
Quincy Street
Mra
Nathanson
Rose
Eli Clamperl
Marks
Leavenworth
Laura Gaurs
Ins Wallace
Lottie Shelton
Vers Hill
Mary McCabe
Edna Crane
Nora McCabe
Larned
Harry King
Atchison
H. L. Shirer
H.H. Gregg
Joplin
John F. Mitchell
A. T
8. P. Auditor's
Ralston
M. A
A. K Rodgers
Rodgers
Smith a Smasher In Billiard Hall Arrest
Smith a youth with a black eye and other injuries appeared at a billiard hall run by Harry Croft on Kansas avenue near Eighth street around 11 PM Saturday. He and his brother attempted to rob the hall while under the influence of intoxicants, resisted officers, and caused a scene in Cremerie restaurant before a patrol wagon arrived. he pled not guilty in police court and faces trial tomorrow.
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E Smith
Harry Croft
Eighth Street
Kansas Avenue
Smith
Cunningham
Cremerie
Triplets Nine Times Born In Yankton Farm Family
A Dakota telegraph reports Mrs Geo Danville near Yankton gave birth to triplets, part of a large family headed by Ros Danville. All children are healthy, with most under 13, including one set of girls. The tale also notes ethnic backgrounds of the parents and a mix of Hoosier and Norwegian heritage. Lucien Baker departs Leavenworth for Washington to take the oath on March 4.
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Curiaco
Inth
Minn
Ros. Danville
M. Danville
Yankton
Geo. Danville
Danville
Lucien Baker
United States
Leavenworth
Washington
LAM A REVOLUTIONIST Speech at St Louis
L W Rodger, tied to E V Dabs, addressed a large St. Louis Trades Assembly meeting. He proclaimed himself a revolutionist, defended free government and constitutional rights, and attacked monopolies while urging unity for democratic freedoms, with next week’s column promise. Also notes Josiah Jordan’s health and potential Florida move.
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L. W. Rodger
St Louis
St. Louis
L W. Rodgers
E. V. Dabs
St. Louis Trades Assembly
Mr. Dabs
Mr. Rodgers
Sam
United States Court
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
Earth
Topeka Vendor Saul Solomon Sawyer’s Five Day Rockpile Stint
Solomon Sawyer an anti Adventist from Topeka faced a five day rockpile sentence after an awkward encounter with his much older mother-in-law. Once a lunch and confectionery peddler at the city park corner he reflects on his downfall with remorse as we go to press.
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Solomon Sawyer
Solomon
Topeka
Acquittal in Fatal Defense by West Virginia Girl
Cor delia Hill a 31 year old colored girl was tried at Charlystos West Virginia and acquitted for killing her father in defense of her mother. Witnesses for the prosecution were the mother and her 10 year old son. The trial lasted about three hours and the verdict came in half an hour. The girl testified she shot because she thought her father would kill her mother. The event occurred near 112 and 114 West 8th at Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Charlystos
W. Va
Cordelia Hill
Eliot
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L. D. Whittemore
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Bertha Lovewell
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