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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1897

Page

5

Poultry Show Awards Attract Wide Interest This Week

The poultry show continued with prize awards announced this morning and last night. Judges, led by H. Rhodes, distributed honors across Wyandottes, Plymouth Rocks, and numerous fancy varieties. Awards list includes many firsts for A Sheets, W A Doolittle, J Dudley, and others with special exhibits and silver teapots as prizes.

H. Rhodes Burtad Plymouth Rocke Pillet E. Hanna PW. Hrace William Vesper Johny Dudley Wyamutter J. Whittlesey Wewt John Com Geldeo WyAndottes W. A. Doolittle Wrandottes John Dudley W. J. Waiters Comstock Steand D. M. May W. Gause J. W. Gause Suporis Wyandottes Paviidgy Cockine James Clark Plymouth Tineke John Barmnberger Ted Mespie A. Cy Wits A. C Williams Seaatt Don Garrers Tsaac Clifford Afoffett Henry Vesper, Jr Cork Wit- Hay Schutt Moe John Harman Taane Bhestx William Schutt Isaac Sheets W. EbeckGeld William Seu

Munyon's Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Pain Relief

An old print advertises Munyon's Kidney Cure claiming relief from kidney disease and related symptoms such as dropsy, frequent urination, and dark urine. It lists the product as available at druggists for 35 cents to 1505 Market Street in Philadelphia and promises free medical advice.

Munyon Philadelphia

Denver Unemployed Rush for Public Work in Denver

Denver faces a public works wave as thousands seek immediate jobs on the Fourteenth Street viaduct project. A man secured work after a wife, with a baby and three children, pleaded with City Hall, revealing deep urban distress and urging prompt relief for families facing hunger and poverty.

Denver Fourteenth Street Board of Public Works Booth Menthan Ely Hall Messeger

New York Cheese Industry Faces Competition and Hope

Washington January 7 The agricultural department issues a bulletin on the history and state of New York cheese. It notes Canadian and Australian competition and the Batnes law limiting free lunches, but finds hopeful signs in improving cheese quality and restoring home trade to aid the industry.

Washington Agricultural Department New York State Sera

Washingtons Wedding in New York DAR Ball

New York on January 7 saw the New York chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution mark the annual Washington wedding celebration. Col Walter Logan spoke on arbitration based on a paper by Senator Smunds of Vermont. Ella Wheeler Wilcox read a poem. Sokichi Kudeouka, a Japanese bari tone, performed in costume with a Japanese artist. Guests included Admiral Breen, Commodore Sicard, Murat Malstead, George Parsons Lathrop, Joseph Jefferson, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon of Davis.

New York Thorgs Washington Bherryrs Sternoon Daughters of the American Revolution Col. Walter & Logan Senator S~munds Vermont Ella Wheeler Wilcox Ty Sokichi Kudeouka Admiral Breen Commodore Sicard Murat Malstead George Parsons Lathrop Joseph Jefferson Mrs. Vernon Davis

Actress Kathryn Rider Faints On Chicago Stage

Chicago January 7 actress Kathryn Rider fainted during a scene in Madame Sans Gene at the Columbia theater. She collapsed in mid sentence as actors rushed to assist, curtain fell early, audience told by Augustus Cook the trouble was overwork and not alarming. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve ad appears with Dopey sales pitch and Topeka 1997 date. International Trade Association stockholders meet January 29 1597 at 2 p.m. to discuss by laws at Kansas Ave office.

Chicago Kathryn Rider Columbia Theater Emil Augustus Cook Napoleon Geo W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Topeka Ken International Trade Association United States Mexico The Accounting Trust Co Kansas Ave Kansas Weleck P SoDiateces

Epiphany Queen Hosts Topeka Bishop's Party In 1696

In Topeka social news Mrs. F. R Millspaugh the Epiphany Queen hosted the annual party at the bishop's home with Grace cathedral clergy and their wives. Guests arrived to a star favor supper, white and red decorations, and a throne for the king and queen. The event featured a cake cutting, coronation, wassail, and memorial tributes. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth Mr. and Mrs. Brown Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon and others from Topeka society.

F. R Millspaugh Inet Vesars Grace Cathedral BP. G. Neel Draven Dean Hodiey W. Farnsworth Stri_ C. d. Brown Dean Radley Kirut Millspaugh William Henderson Eigth Holphany Thomas

Thimble Party Teems with Christmas Greens and Guests

Thimble Party hosted by Miss Valentine and Miss Elsie Valentine featured Christmas greens crafts with 2 dozen invited ladies. Assisted by Mrs Herman Lercher and several Misses, the event listed numerous attendees from Lansing and nearby areas, reflecting a festive afternoon.

Miss Valentine Elsie Valentine Herman Lercher Marie Brooks Grave van Houten Tll J. Sproat Mn. W. Rynerson G. M. Crawford Freé Freemen Will Tratp C. Ht. Merriam Mate Weighman Lewis van Hook Eilis Twamson Clarente Bowman W. Rarrison Arthur Murphy Ered Cole A. W. Dana Hoby Taylor Delanay Waller Does Ed Small H. W. Nelewanges Lou Constant Harry Ttrooks Chas. Sampaon Daley Samp#on Alrua Chine Mins Marie Norton Fina Mayo Mary Lain Mars Barkley Grace Whiting Mary Thompson Heasier Gihser Fleasmond Horton Olie Lizsie Taylor Mise Alenie Church Aulsses Ide Wich Stattie Holyoke Margaret Bear Ella Bradford X Dentlne Marion Garretson Peart Kirkpatrick Edna Lee Matte Bradshaw Emily Affen Tent Davis Mattie Jones May Langu Grace Jilton Olivia van Tassel Virgie Payne Levi Bord Laure Wei

Bobsted Bobsled Party Hosts Oyster Supper

A bobsled party last evening included Sr. and Mrs George Stansfield and numerous other couples. The group enjoyed an oyster supper after the ride, with attendees listed as Mr and Mrs George M. Heele, Mr and Mrs Charlie S Fagie, Mr and Mrs Court Flower, Mr and Mrs Will Hord, Mr and Mrs TS Woolverton, Mr and Mrs W W Webb, Mr and Mrs Crock et, Mrs D J Harding, Miss Laura Lusky Ar, Willefitte, and Mr George Eden.

George Stansfield George M. Heele Charlie S Fagie Court Flower Will Hord TS. Woolverton W. W. Webb Crocket D. J. Harding Laura Lusky Ar Willefitte George Eden

Gentlemen and ladies attend a flower parade ride

A social event followed a four in hand parade led by Mr Bre Curay with young ladies guiding the team. Mr McCardy escorted them for a late evening ride and a supper at eight o clock before the gentlemen withdrew to private company. Notable guests included Miss Mai Mulvane Bes Aviewort Miss Giles O'Brien and Miss Franc Littlefield.

Bre- Curay McCardy Misa Mai Mulvane Bes Aviewort Giles O'Brien Franc Littlefield

Birthday Party Tops Social Notes In Kansas City

Miss Allie Puller celebrated her fifteenth birthday Tuesday evening with friends. Guests included Misses Kittie Flynn Lilie Hanson Marcia Williams Deisy Wellman Belle Tice Mabel Cafferty Frances Coffin Irene McNeil Bessie Davidson Jennie Carnahan and Messrs Arthur Hudson Thomas Hagland Chas Moon Don Mulvain Willie Moore Frank Hamilton Ralph McNeil George La Mountane Nate Cafferty Fred Polter. Personal and Social items mention residents returning to Chicago and a Lotus club event at Hudson's hall along with sleigh ride at Washburn College and engagements involving J T Lewis and Miss Anna Campbell and Mr Harry B Tasker.

Allie Puller Kittie Flynn Lilie Hanson Marcia Wiliams Deisy Wellman Belle Tice Mabel Cafferty Frances Coffin Irene McNeil Bessie Davidson Jennie Carnahan Arthur Hudson Thomas Hagland Chas. Moon Don Mulvain Willie Moore Frank Hamilton Ralph McNeil George la Mountane Nate Cafferty Fred Polter William M. Towne Chicago A. A. Hurd Bishop Millspaugh Atchison John Molineux Ada Patterson Elsie Valentine Clay Center Hattie Doolittle Cottonwood Falls Danny Hrockett Lotus Club Hudson's Hall RJ. Parker Kansas City Washburn College J. T. Lewis Kate Thacher Lawrence Margaret Dutley Merie Hambleton Sadie Hambleton Omaha Neilié Sanders Daisy Brockett Anna Campbell Lape Street Harry B. Tasker Auditing Department of The Santa Fe

Beehive Found In Missouri River Quarry Trail

A prehistoric beehive discovery near Atchison Missouri River quarry shows a large cavity in native rock with hexagonal cell structure. Workmen report palatable honey dust on the floor and compare the cave to a natural old beehive formed long ago, though no bees remain.

Atchison, Jen Missouri River Company Missouri River

Canton shops fail to open amid McKinley funding ties

Canton Ohio January 7 shops at the Duher Water Works failed to open with about 1500 idle workers outside. Officials offered no definite reopening date. Report notes the workers helped McKinley parades last fall and prosperity was promised after the election. In Burlington Idaho January 7 Western Baseball Association meeting admits G Palnen owner St Joseph franchise to the association with a $500 forfeit deposit due February 1 for season play, salary cap $900, and prohibitions on farms or loaning players.

Canton Biz Dueher Watcr Works McKinley St. Jon Western Association Burligton Western Base Ball Association G. Palnen St. Joseph

Aberdeen man walks 5200 miles to Boston on wager

Frazer of Aberdeen Washington begins a lone 5200 mile trek to Boston on a $1000 wager. He started July 14 and aims to reach Boston by January 2, proposing to walk twenty miles daily. He is currently several days ahead of schedule.

Belles San David Frazer Aberdeen Wash Boston Borton Hia

Grant W Harrington Appointed Clerk of Railroads Committee

Grant W Harrington of Hiawatha editor of the Hiawatha Democrat, a leading progressive weekly in Kansas, was appointed clerk of the railroads committee by Chairman W A Haring. He arrived today to serve until the session ends, accompanied by his brother who will cover reporting for the Topeka Advocate during the legislative run. Meanwhile bridge worker Joseph Lane suffered a heart attack on the new bridge scene yesterday near 10 AM and was taken home on West Tenth Street. he soon recovers and plans to return to work this afternoon.

Grant W. Harrington Hiawatha The Hiawath Kansas W. A. Haring Harrington Topeka Advocate Joseph Lane West Tenth Street

Swedish Social Society Officers Established at Meeting

At the Swedish Social society meeting last night officers for the ensuing year were elected. President Gustave Lagerstrom, vice president Arthur Watts, secretary Hulda Li, financial secretary Axel Li, treasurer Edward Johnsors. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays. The rest of the text contains stray remarks and garbled dialogue.

Swedish Social Society Gustave Lagerstrom Arthur Watts Hulda Axel Li Edward Johnsors Jlety War de Witt E. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Tigers Home Again After Mexico Tour

Missouri University football team returns to Columbia after a Texas tour with Teading teams, going on to games in the City of Mexico and Monterey. The squad, not allowing a single score during the Texas leg, played exhibition matches in Mexico City patronized by President Diaz and totaled over a hundred points in their wins.

Missouri Mexico Columbia Missouri University Texas Brexican Uar Wam Texia Teading University of Texas Monterey Republic Diaz

Chicago Market Report Links Wheat Cattle and Hogs Amid Decline

Chicago January 7 market report shows wheat weak after Liverpool firmness but local grains rise. corn and oats mixed with thin demand. Hog receipts below estimates, cash hog prices down. cattle mostly weaker after yesterday’s decline. sheep light demand. Estimated tomorrow hogs 27,000.

Chicago Liverpool Atmontic Enzlien Northwest Minneapolis Déluth Dot Ohio Gay May Isc Reeves

Kansas City Produce Mark Listing Shown With Varied Weights

The market column displays a Kansas City produce mark with mixed weights and several items labeled by grade. Entries include corn and dairy terms, with references to creamery numbers and standards.

Kansas City Creamery Dutry Fenk

Market Gossip and Wheat Market Notes From Topeka

Market gossip notes a mixed outlook with currency and grain movement, amid hints of dividend changes and railroad tension. Wheat futures show supply concerns, with foreign buying steady and local shorts covering. price ranges and receipts outlook are updated as traders await next signals.

Topeka Crain New York Washington Gunéral Miock Mliverpool Winetty Sete Parker Liverpool Chicago United States Australia South Africa Tadia Lou Close

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Hite Haines Law Responsible Wheelsr Wilcox Kathryn Kidder J. W. Farnsworth D. W. Nelli Brown Sheldon van Ler P. G. Ness Dean Hedley Mise Apple J. Hooley Mr. Bodiey R. Millepaugh Frank Holliday Wayne Canon Guy Bliner Sam Davison McClintock Hikhup Mults Paugh Giles Wens Bobsted Alenna Cross Hen Akers Ed McBride Hr. S. Morgan 5. Stoddard Charles Barnes Atest Tigers Today's Market Report Associated Press Stats Journal Moody Topeka Grain & Stock N.Y J. K. Jones Manuas Offiee Tal Wm. H. Righter Ofice Kansas Area Fillmers St Johnny Greif Hansas Ave Topeke Gran Susar Paul
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