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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1898

Page

6

Social and Personal Events in Topeka and Vicinity

Social and personal notes recount Topeka gatherings and visiting guests through New Year festivities. The column lists parties hosted by Mrs J B Hisison and others, with elaborate decorations, attire, and guests from Topeka, Lawrence, Omaha, and Kansas City, plus notices of engagements and marriages and travels of local residents.

Monat Gerthick Stustestab Bir Danents Sias Florence Horn eMierthin McChemney Kanwas City Werdler- AY Mire Williams Dietey Ormada Bure Quincy Harry Williaos

North Topeka Community Notices Blend In Holiday Listings

Local columns list visits by Mist Mamie Weeks in Greenwas and other relatives in Kansas City New Year travel by H. B. Curry and Cromwell Jeffers family updates. Shifts in business pages note Kent's Kash Real Konner moving 25 feet south and new quarters. Grace L. Rutan returns from Leavenworth. Grace McClain to Carthage for a visit with parents.. church concert at Baptist attracts crowd and preacher W. H. Hutchinson continues series on wives and husbands. local ads promote books discounts and farm goods.

Netoan Gem Bakery Newtrom Kansas City Curry Cromwell & Jeffers & Latham Simmons Hardware Fo Jackson Street Grace L. Rutan Leavenworth Ullun George Hisen Bon Ammep Euen Fred Alexander Helton Manhattan W. C. Sibel Shirley Lewis Chicusa John McClain Carthage Mir Mine Malin John Tule Mre MM. Hate Jenves al- Duquerque Pallim North Star Grocery Farmbir Kratlan Erpek Rhotes Westine L. A. Ryde Chieng Kent A. M. Kent Kansas Avenue

Man menaces with revolver in attempt to force laprobe purchase

In Topeka a man named Bottenfield drew a pistol at a waiter in a cafe, demanding a laprobe. Police found two revolvers on him. a stolen laprobe was later linked to a man named Peterson. Bottenfield charged with carrying concealed weapons. incident followed by a separate injury involving Miss Nel Phillips from a fall near her home.

Charles Bottenfield Adaie Bybee Morihy Jenkins Botteveld Peterson Bottenfiend Bo & Todzh Nel Phillips Crosby Brea

Fred Nelson Runs Amuck at Milwaukee Restaurant

Fred Nelson, intoxicated, entered a Milwaukee restaurant on Hol Keuneas avenue and assaulted patrons and Patrolman Younkin. Nelson struck Younkin, breaking a large tooth, grappled with the officer, and was arrested after a violent pursuit. Nelson's injuries and officers’ injuries were treated by a physician at the scene.

Younkin Fred Neisim Milwaukee Hol Keuneas Avenue Frits Daren Patridinke L. Younkin Nelson Willen Neleon Jen Nelsus Netson Heekin Mitchell Grese

War Paint Card Shows Modoc Band In Indian Style

A Modoc club card depicts a band of Indians in war paint with a photogravure of tepees on the reverse. Listed names include Chiefs Drink-No-Water Heusy-Thibery Pinek Cher Cut-The-clott Sebl-All-The-Ground and others, with Maj or Anmersin noted as absent from the marshal list.

Hose An- Mersin Renae T Agiers Pat Short G. Rodemeyer M.D. Henderson Gal Qastety Young Ghief Feliow Juda Doe Gritey Squteod

Olden Victory in Church Dispute Over Elders

The case centers on Fey G. D. Olden and Rev. G D Héen facing expulsion by elders of Second Baptist Church. Judge Hazen ruled Dennis Howe, G W Frasiec and other proscribed elders could not compel reinstitution. The decision labeled the church conflict misbegotten and warned against interference, urging unity to avoid further discord.

Héen Second Baptist Church Judes Hazen Dennis Howe G. W. Frasiec Mr. Gidén David Overmyer W. R. Hazen Hazen Daxpert Baptisty Tts Mr. Olden

Wichita Clearing House postoffice joins association

Beginning today the Wichita postoffice becomes a member of the Wichita Clearing House association. All arrangements are completed and 200 branch offices across southern Kansas, the Indian and Oklahoma Territories and northern Texas remit to the Wichita office, reducing the amount passed through the clearing house to round numbers at 120 dollars.

Postoffice Wheatta Wichita Postoffies Wichita Gleiring House Association Kansie Oklahoma Texas Wichita Officn

Oregon Hall opens study of thimex use by railroad group

The Oregon Hall wile COM fRIAy Mas opens a department to experiment with thimex across Oregon and Washington. President A J Mobier of the ORO&SS foresees cotton milking in arid regions, with trials planned in eastern Oregon and Washington and a tobacco raising initiative down the Cascade range. Pied-Jas Slavin, 72, dies at his daughter’s home on Tyler Street after heart disease. Funeral set for Tuesday morning from the Church of the Assumption.

Railway & Navigation Co Ao Industries Portland Ore Oregon Hall Oregon Washington A. J. Mobier ORO& SS Washinston Oresin Orékon Railway & Navieu~ Hon Company Cascade Mountains Jas. Slavin Fitzgerald Tyler Street Feore Heart Gisenee. Fund Church of the Assumpittor

District Court Updates On Civil Motions And Claims

Judge nitizen refused to let U L House creditors file amended petitions to restart settlements. East v House and Mass v House listed. David Rittinger v Western Canton and Building Association: motion for new trial overruled. Miller v Carlson concerns city property. receiver discharged after back taxes paid. Sherman v Union Pacific: plaintiff must specify cars and repairs for transfer of grain. Plumbers case Durkin v States: motions to strike portions of petition overruled. secretary’s book request not ruled. Santa Fe v Ott & Tewksbury: motion to strike over lands disposition denied. unwritten conmeel referenced. Rivera Holliday suit over city property ownership. Col Holliday II found owner. fee claimed on tax deed.

Nitizen U. L. House Clothing Company Toe East Vs. House Mass Ve. House David “Rittinger Western Canton and Building Association Miller Vs. Carlson Sherman Va Union Pacific Railroad Company Hasen Sherman Rossville Durkin States Associaton Jadge Association Santa Fe Ott & Tewkabury Hazen Ote & Tewksbury Rivera

Woman inmate at Topvika asylum kills self by strangling

Frances Cranmer, inmate at Topvika Insane asylum, died Saturday at 6 AM from a handkerchief strangulation. Coroner Dr. Westerfield ruled death by self strangulation. She had a recent history of medical issues and prior suicide attempts. Her body sent to Le Monn & TMenwell's morgue. funeral arrangements pending.

Frances Cranmer Topvika Insane Asylum Itis Moses Ezekiel Madison Street Mos Cranmer J. M. Westerfieideld Insane Asylum Ufrutioes Ranmer le Monn & Tmenwell Airs M. Exeki Mire Cranmer Jane Frondome Wenterfield Wetmore

Judge Hazen Rules Stockholders First in Statute Limit

A Kansas court ruling by Judge Hazen in Capital Investment Company cases discusses limitations on claims against stockholders versus the corporation. W Martin Jones, a creditor, seeks $10,000 or more, while defendants include C Baker of Topeka City Railway and Willie Edeer. The editorial tone promotes local business interests and advertisements for medicines, agents, and insurance services, with various names and addresses listed.

Hezen Capital Jute Hagen Capital Investment Company W. Martin Jones Jude Hazen Attor Heyer Lnsitation Acm Agalnat Sears Bilien C . Baker Topeka City Railway Willie Edeer

Youthful Jennie Croly Pioneer Woman Journalist at 66

Jennie Jane Croly born in England and later a New York public school inspector, is hailed as a pioneer of women’s journalism. She founded the first woman’s column, led Sorosis and the New York Woman’s Press Club, edited a fashion publication, and helped launch syndicate letters and women’s clubs while remaining active in journalism.

Pioneer Teme Fane Croly New York Jexste Jerr Choly Woman Aid Amnetum Womsus Sorosis Woman’s Club Mrs. Qroly New York Woman's Press Club Jennie Jane Graly England America Ber New York State David G. Craly Jenniie Jane Syndicate Letter

Parks by a Professional Landscape Gardener

Mrs A E B McClure of Chicago has become a professional landscape gardener after her husband, an authority in the field, died leaving the business to her. She has handled large contracts including grounds at a Newberry insane hospital and the Soldiers' Home in Grand Rapids, plus work in St Paul and Milwaukee parks. She advocates teaching landscape gardening to girls in public schools as a healthier, more profitable path than clerical work.

AW Ole Althovels Newberry Mich Grand Rapids St. Paul Milwaukee

Kangaroo Tail Sold as Luxury in London Market

A new luxury fad in London is kangaroo tail from Australia marketed as a gourmet delicacy. The tails are treated like ox tail in cooking and touted as delicious for soup and nou intending to appeal to refined palates. Tails fetch about $3.00 in London shops.

London Australia Londun

My Son Eliakim the Star Player in a Fading Moment

A nostalgic monologue centers on Eliakim, a young football player whose father champions his grit and skill. The narrator recalls a pivotal fourth down, urging teammates to shoulder and block for Eliakim as he fights for glory, while elsewhere the crowd and city mark the game and the year.

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Market Report Signals Mixed Grain and Hog Trends

Opening wheat May at 9.90 with declines to 9.60 intraday amid weak buying. Paris and Liverpool show divergences with Paris up and Liverpool down. Corn heavy receipts and liquidations push prices lower. oats weak on rising shipments. Provisions rise on yard demand then pull back as pork and ribs retreat. Barley and flax show steady cash levels. hogs strong with active demand and higher cash, beef and dairy feeds mixed.

Liverpool Jim Linha Beoreune Balthaur UEC Paris Northwestern Uberal Para LOK Chicago Worlh Zatlac St Corn Espie Cadahys Jana Ana Max Hs Bay Sophie

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