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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1900

Page

5

Social and Personal Notices of a Busy Evening

A New Year party at Duke Anna Hurrisue hosted by the Progresaive Grande featured Stina Kate Vielshinas and Ber Will Tinker winning a pair of belt brushes. Guests included Miaw Ethel saben ve and numerous others, with card games, decorations, and social visits noted throughout the evening. The piece also records a birthday anniversary, travel plans, and multiple local social engagements among families and clubs in the area.

Tadida Cisb Delichtfaltte Barty Anna Hurrisue Stina Kate Vielshinas Ber Will Tinker Miaw Ethel Saben Ve ‘Rabecha Miew Sila Nye Hiawaths Miss Sabine Miict Berentow Vresland Aguet Gunther Bite Beulee Kellam Kate Fleishman Jee Marcia Bolvey Mise Lillu Ewart Mise Filta Hinckley Mim Ann

Topeka Store Change as Demuths Plan Sale

Mr Hugo Will Leave Sedalia’s Bedalle Goods Co. to close Sedalia and Topeka stores. Follows Demouth family plan to consolidate operations with Topeka spring business. Sawyer bought stock from Bedalle and will retire from the Sedalia venture on November 1. The Sedalia store will be closed by February 4 and moved to Topeka.

Topeka Hugo Ae Fepine Bedallé Demouth Prigay FP. Sawyer Whip Bedalle Cost Ee Goods Company Msn~ Data Oh Mfr. Demuth Sabe Sedalia Opeks Alty Demuth le Galle Mr. Demuth Eehalie Uss Nerous Peraonally Setalia

Appeal Filed in Dickinson Beal Cattle Case in District Court

In Shawnee County a dispute over five Texas steers led Dickinson to sue Beal for 210 dollars claiming he owed for the cattle. Beal countered that Dickinson owed 475.05 on the cattle sold, arguing no sale occurred and the animals were mortgaged to another firm. The jury found Beal liable for Dickinson’s costs, and Dickinson now appeals the judgment asserting no sale occurred and cattle were pledged by Beal.

Court of Appeals Dickinson- Beal Shawenee Dickinson Alanza Beal Beal Deeg Texma A. J Gillespie Commission Company Bim

Northwestern University Appeals for Education Fund

A university appeals for twenty million dollars in support from the Methodist church for twentieth century education. Trustees completed the draft appeal naming one and one half million dollars plus additional targets of 150000 for Garrett Wiblica Institute and 60000 for a Wesleyan hospital under construction.

Chicago Northwestern University Ita Rion Methodist Church Impera Garret Wiblica Institute Wesleyan

Station B Post Office Business Report December Sales

The Washburn college operation at Station B Topeka sold stamps totaling 293.07 in December and issued 75 money orders. The district includes Mission township rural delivery route and would be a presidential post office if located on Independence Avenue with a postmaster salary of 1400 annually.

Washburn College Topeka Mission ‘Township

Will of J Nichols probate court filing and executor named

Late J Nichols will filed in probate court appoints Galen Nichols as executor. Estate divided equally among Rollin Nichols Sid Nichols and Susan Comfort. Cash bequests specify 1200 to Mira Rollin Nichols 400 to Eva Alford and 300 to Lloyd Nichols with others omitted.

J. Nichols Galen Nichols Rollin Nichols Sid Nichols Susan Comfort Tao Mira Rollin Nichols Eva Alford Place Lloyd Nichols

Poor Farm Report Details 45 Inmates and Age Breakdown

The annual Poor Commissioner Hale report to the county clerk shows 45 residents at the poor farm with two deaths last year, Charles W I aged 75 and Frank Hook aged 72. Of the 45, 33 are white, 11 colored, and one American Indian. Most are old age affiliates with several women and children among them. Also noted are six insane and three disabled individuals.

Hale Chartes WI Frank Hook Uva

Leak at Milford Haven Endangers Patrias During Overhaul

An American steamer Patrias leaked water today as it entered dry dock at Milford Haven for a Belfast overhaul after a voyage near Munices May 21. The incident increases risk to the ship during the refit.

London Milford Haven Patrias Belfast

Steamer Alvomante in Jampe River Threatens Cargo

The steamer Alvomante of the Old Dominion Steamship Co is ashore in the Jampe river with heavy tow. Passengers are reported to have reached shore safely, as crews work to assess danger and salvage efforts continue.

Alvomante Old Dominion Stranchip Company Jampe River Todas

Deroulede Banished and Sentenced in City Case

A local court sentenced Deroulede to ten years after a troubled trial. The proceedings identified Somston as a key witness and noted a proclamation against further appeals. The verdict and terms were announced at Neetased place, with security considerations cited.

Deroulede Somston My Guerin Salaces

Export of Witrats and the Cholera Cure Mentioned

Fragmentary report notes nitrate exports reaching over 3 million quintales and references a claimed cure for cholera and related ailments. The text is garbled but implies a discussion of remedies and trade in a historical context.

Roberts in Dispute As Senate Inquiry Returns

Washington January 4 The Roberts investigation resumed with arguments by opposition attorney and witnesses. Schroeder argued constitutional and statutory grounds for disqualifying Roberts, noting Utah territory status, Edmunds Tucker act, and Roberts polygamy ties. A recess was taken until 2 PM as hearings continued.

Washington Roberts Tn John G. Carlinte Roberts Persum Sarasey Towiever Taylor Obie Utah Timet Thomas J. Brandon Hoy Brandon The Salt Lake Herald McDaniel Robert Schroeder Pinst Ms. Roberts Tan

Quakers May Marry Without License Questioned

The attorney general reviews whether Quaker weddings in Mansae require a civil license. A western county couple reportedly wed per church rules without probate approval, raising concerns if such marriage is legally binding. Further investigation is pending.

Mansae Qedinta Ant Attorpeye

Old English Law on Marriage Licenses Remains Valid

The text notes that under an act of law passed by 1608 and amended in 187%, the formality of obtaining a license before marriage remains required unless a later law overrides it. The statement suggests the old law still stands pending any new enactment.

Iron Trade Review notes steady pig iron amid holiday lull

The Iron Trade Review reports 60 percent of pig iron production sold in advance with no sharp market upswing expected for weeks. Beasemor pig stays at 5 dollars as ore movement disruptions persist. Prices for finished materials are varied with beds, guards, and billets quiet while structural mills remain busy. Kepley sues Fidelity and Deposit over a bond claim tied to a sheriff sale. Lincoln Post Hall hosts annual community entertainment and supper tonight with free admission.

Cleveland The Iron Trade Review Wall Street Eball Bessetmer Beasemor Wheeling Lake Erie Kepley R. B. Kepley Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Aheriff A L. House Ae Sasoation Swarts Erkowsiel di ¢ Company Fidelity and Deposit Company Schuss Brothers’ Clothing Company Hit Brickisyera and Masons Lincol Post Hall Sixth Avenue

Bleak House at the Little Theatre Critiqued

A review notes Jane Coombs displays limited dramatic range in Bleak House at popular prices. Hortense and Lady Dedlock performances are uneven, with accent issues marring Hortense. Nellie Walters as Esther Summerson provides a cautionary casting example, while Charles A. Rowe stands out as Krook in makeup.

Charles Dickens Jane Coombs Miss Coombs Stimpses Dedlock Hortense Lady Dedrock Charles A. Rowe Bimecif Krook Nellie Walters Esther Summerson

Ex-Congressman Opposes Eight Hour Law In Paper

Ex-Congressman Jerry Sim argues in his column that eight hour laws waste time and money and that workers and employers would freely set hours without government intervention. He claims ten applicants per job would keep wages down and hours flexible, discouraging government limits.

Jerry Sim Eherey Jon Mar

Shippers Yield on Citrus Routings to Eastern Markets

Los Angeles citrus fruit shippers decide to ship largely as railroad companies route them, though protesting the companies absolute control. They say shipments to prevent loss and price spikes were sent out last night using cars loaded since January 3.

Los Angeles Cal

IT IS CAPTAIN INGALLS

Washington January 4 The president nominated Ralph Ingalls of Kansas City to be an assistant commissary of subsistence with the rank of captain Ingalls had declined active service to avoid his defective hearing He had been in Washington for some time pressing for a captain’s rank in a division where his ear condition would not interfere His friends push his case and the president gave him assurance of support

Louis Eantman Chicago Devonport Iowa J. Crawford Washington, D. C Oleed Jcago Elenleos Alma Gore Artfords Finney Aventeae Jenwary Styttemaa Ste St. Joe Douse Whist Mra J. B. Furry Ella Nye Hiawatha Dao Galest Bens Fannie Sutherland Carbondale Maud Thompson Burtitcame Louisians Carnera Kan Crosby Titeiy Californie Amaretta Weaver Lawrence Misa Josephine Mair Tibia Tenner Ax Nee Ao Min Sharon Naylor Florence Topeka Teanwas City Ans Sterling la Battin Sith Ee Bardani Tam Sean Randolph Joe En Atloe Laikis Albernon Paery Ritter City Viadimic Peckapa Gbopin Washington Ralph Ingalls Kansas City Air Ingalls Forty-fourth Infantry Siane Taro

Quint on Heights Post Office Closes After Dec. 31

The Quinton Heights post office ceased to exist on December 31 and residents will receive mail via rural delivery route No. 9. It is the third post office to close since the route's establishment. The former postmaster turned in stamps and supplies totaling 51.29 dollars to Postmaster Guthrie. The office equipment mainly included a cancelling stamp and a copy of postal rules and regulations.

Quinton F Heights Quinton Heights Guthrie

Republicans Angry at Kentucky House Appointment Fight

Frankfort Ky Jan 4 Republican leaders condemn Democrats for Wednesday's refusal to vote the appointment of mixed party committees. They held a caucus last night to insist on committee appointments and to safeguard rights they fear could be encroached.

Frankfort

Two Persons Drowned in Foundered Vessel Near Kentish Coast

Jan 4 report from Tontomi states the Hambug American Line ship Patria caught Bre in midair November 15 while en route from Erie to Finmbute and abandoned next day after failed tow. The vessel later foundered between Walmer and Ire south, Pecinang on the Kentish coast, with two persons drowned.

Tontomi Patria Erie Walmer Ire Coart

unclear promotional item about remedies and travel

Fragmented OCR text lacking coherent facts. mentions pills and remedies with dubious claims. No clear events, people, or locations to summarize into a factual news item.

Yale President Talks Reform To Align Colleges And Life

President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale urged broad reform to harmonize undergraduate work with American life and post university opportunities. He predicted a bicentennial drive to fund new Yale buildings and strengthen liberal training beyond professional prep.

North Topeka column notes community events

Notes from North Topeka report a infant death on New Year’s Day to Mr and Mrs Bert Shields, Mildred Phillips returns from Marion visit, Rochester neighborhood social at Mrs Charles Lukens, and various local items including church meetings, hostesses at a party, and gatherings at Van Buren Street with Miss Emma Evans of Versailles Mo.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Bert Shields Mildred Phillips C. O. Burgen Marion Rochester Charles Lukens H. Hovehtelin Jackson Street Kilmauria King Ernest Dibble Charles Smith Jacob Reece Clarence Kistler Woodman Lodge Grantville A A Olinger Ave Ne Hanley Susie Skinner Marlett Emma Evans Versailles Perley Kelley van Less

Boy Treated With X Ray and Trephining Restores Sight

Fourteen year old Thomas Smith of Chicago recovered after an operation using X rays and trephining to remove a brain tumor pressing on optic nerves. He had lost hearing and sight prior to surgery and regained vision after the hospital procedure.

Chicago Thomas Smith West Side Hospital Wem

Northwestern Elevated Reaches Time Promise With City

After a six hour conference, Northwestern Elevated and Chicago officials reached a time extension agreement. The compromise includes a May deadline and signals a halt to the dispute over the read from the line. Officials say talks will continue to resolve outstanding concession terms and payment arrangements.

Northwestern Elevated Chicago Chicurs Jan Northwestern Leas

Maintenance Bill Challenges Guardian of Insane State Action

Fragmented OCR warns of a legal dispute over maintenance charges to a guardian of an insane individual. Text references a contested bill, state involvement, and a court or official proceeding aiming to determine responsibility and ensure care. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable in the fragment.

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