Topeka Snaps and Local Happenings Highlight Oddities
A chaotic stream of brief items from Topeka including councilman Elliott’s possible status, a new bowling league opening, restaurant forgery notes, high school oratorical results, court cases, police court anecdotes, and community notices. Names like Dennis Damford, Charles Timmell, and Secretary Edwerde appear amid wider city updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooleh
Elliott
Topeks
W. ST. Leib
Ponte Broth
Scott Kelney
J. L Camp- Ciel Ma
Thorpe
Sam
Eays Avery
Min
Samm
Dennis Damford
Charles Timmell
Edwerde
Beneas
Tilisvie
Kansas
Topeka
Washburn College
Mit-Consineut
London
Paris
Ward
Potwin
Tiger Hin" Campbell
Wichita
G. A. BR
Ato Agricultural Society
Tressores Aml
T. Howes
Cope” Gordon
Morris
Breidenthal
Christ Hospital Thorndey
Coursclman Skinner
McMasters
Allowancs
Hiea
State House
Bagestt
Ellsworth
Itanswan
Courales Dlog
Tolesro
Spillman Hie
Leland J. Webb
U. W
Webb
Macansaft
Topeka Mail
Charles Curt Ba
Shawnee County
T. J. Anderson
Mystery Burning Bush Baffles Fire But Thrives in Flames
A London report describes a chaparro tree that resists fire, with a trunk that remains unburned and green shoots after fires. The tree apparently emits moisture under heat, protecting the wood while smaller twigs burn slowly. Scientists note its growth in fiery conditions and its isolation within scorched forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
India
London
English Foreign Office
Chaparro Bush Described From Africa To London Museum
A fragment discusses chaparro a small bushlike tree native to South Africa with superstition around it. It notes its eight foot height, tough wood, and that a bark specimen is shown at the Pharmaceutical Society museum in Bloomsbury Square, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pis
Tom Jones
Sherif
Sagwa County
Dows
Theo
Milt Morgen
Morgen
Vacaon
Sven
Morgan
Statson
South Africa
Transvaal
Museum of the Pharmaceutical Society
Bloomabury Square
London
Peerless Steam ads highlight local laundry and collars
In this compact notice a dialogue touches Mary Warrington and a young man, while a local ad promotes smooth as silk collars and Peerless Steam Laundry services. Teelow, Peerless Steam Dry cleaners are advertised at 113 and 114 West South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Steam
Alva Vanderbilt Residence Display Of Colorful Riches In New York
In a Madison Avenue drawing room Alva Vanderbilt showcases bold color and lavish frescoes. A three section screen painted by a German artist costs 37000, featuring Tac chanaton cupid and two cupids with a singing figure. Gobelin tapestries and gilt ornamentation decorate walls, with permanent splendor preferred over floral decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Vanderbilt
New York
Madison Avenue
Seventy-second Street
Ars
Vanderbilt
Martile House
Newport
Marble House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Oldement
Col. Jeliz
District Court
Yesterder
Maggie Christian
Thomas W
Chris
Jafferaon Street
Red Laird
Simon Greecepen
Laird
Simon
Maton
Dixon
Seabrook
T. L Sexton
Kingfisher
C. T
P. Z. Hogebaum
HK B Splilmas
Hazen
A. O. U. Wi Ie
Order
Wales
Church of
Corlet
Selenrat
Waat Misth
Jesua
Brabrook Congregational Church
W. H. Holmes
Evangelic North
J. M. Brown
A. W. Corner
East Sixth Street
Mre . Seaman
Concordia
Beethven
Donkard
Oakland
Vanimea
Fourth
Adams
H. D. Plaber
Santa Fe Quartette
Curistian
Third
Lake Streets
Acqual
M. F
Mallory
Ppator
North Topeka
Tobr Picnle
Christise Jylog
T. R Hawks
Northwestern
Malinees Union
Wesleran Choret
Third and
Jefferson Streets
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Jefersoo
G. B. Howard
Kansas Conference
Wil
A. P. Lienard
Stanly
United Presbyterian
Eighth and
Topska Avenue
M. FP. Mekirahan
Iiverock
First Presbyterian Church
Rev
B. Alderson
German Evangelical Association
Monroe
Egglieh
German Lutheran Church
Ven Buren
Second Street
Graebeer
First African Baptist Church
Firat Street
Africa Ina
Nutabell
Nutabell” Christian Church No 622 Topeka Avenu
D. D. Boyle
Liszie Butler
Barclay, Kan
Friends
Topeka Avenue
Dubhati
Bi Jobo A
Topeks Quesue
Roy
J. C Owens
Moreley
First Congregational Church
L. Blakesley
West
Havess
Sari
Schuecker
J. F. Poe
A.D. Crane
Ells Brad
W. GB. Lytle
Lawrence
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Polk and
Huntooo
Dr. King
H. E Bucklen & Co
J. K Jones
Gators
Billvills
State Agricultes Association
Tila
Biro
Jove
Abe
Ivis
Sis
Ebe
Dousas
Backien
J. Jones
Ansa Ats
Charles McMichael
AC Davia Grain Company
Alvavant
Rhodes
Cape Colony
Arctesque Graphic
Democracy'ss
Anni
Jer
Peelmont
Posiion
Peckham
Andrew Jackson
Oklahoma
Ice
Havana
Thas
Hoe
Beverly
Brown
Brooklyn
Wyndham
Mary
Warrington
Somerville Journal
Wested
St. Ball
Har
Peorlees
Tanndey
Pagwad
W. Eighth
Peerless Steam Laundry
Prortosa
Kabie Oitroen
B.L. Shumaker
Jackson St
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