Social Whist Club Facts and Notable Guests Gatherings
The Monday Whist club was entertained by Mrs. BA at Tenth Avenue and Vidar Street. Numerous guests attended from Washington, Ohio and beyond, with invitations issued for a Jan 22 event at Miss Sharitt's King Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormér
Tenth Avenus
James
Hayden
Ermstus
Crosby
BB Zarman
Ohiahome
Arthur
Nichols
Norman
The
National
Helen Sharitt
Leaber Heath
Mise Blanch Rohrer
Edna Groves
Eva Simpson
Margaret Pearson
Mise Sharitt
King Street
Wedding notice and church society meeting in Chicago and Buchanan street
L Armstrong visited Mr J N Roberts and Mrs M A Lewis in Chicago for the wedding of Mise De War and Mr Charles Case now of Mr and Mrs J B Case of Ablcene. The Woman's Missionary society of the First Congregational church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W Clownon and Mrs J N Green. Buchanan street Settlement work will be discussed by Mrs D M Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Armstrong
Lawrence Mon Gey
J. N. Roberts
M. A. Lewis
Chicago
Mise de War
Charles Case
J. B. Case
Ablcene
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church
GW. Clownon
J. N. Green
Buchanan Street
D. M. Fisk
Republicans Eye City Primaries In March Campaign
A meeting of the Republican city central committee was set for 4 p m on Wednesday to discuss reopening the city campaign. Primaries are expected in March with elections for city council and board of education likely, yielding few contests and one sided races in several wards. Third ward chatter cites possible challengers to Councilman C V Wolf while Fourth ward may see Mrs F S Whitaker join the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Central
City Council
Board of Education
Vfce
L. A. Ryder
Sisc
Law and Order
Samuel T- Howe
C. V. Wolf
M. Snattinger
Wolf
E. W. Poindexter
BK. H. Anderson
O. A. Rosser
Topeka Avenue
A. B. Quinton
Topeka l Avenue
Huntoon
FS. Whitaker
Buchanan Street
Fred Gulett
T. EB. Sheard
Had a Queer Sister A Paris Mystery In New York
John L Livingstone, deceased, belonged to a prominent New York family. A Paris dispatch notes his sister Maria, famed for eccentric behavior and wealth, died in Neuilly hospital three years earlier. She dressed flamboyantly, clashed with neighbors, and once offered a clerk $40,000 from the consulate steps. The death and estate dispute spanned years with two brothers involved in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Livingston
Paris
Maria
Neuilly
Himelf
Slater
Regation
Lawrence Richards Faces Attack in Lawinist Street Brawl
Reports describe a street assault near the corner of Tenth and Morning avenues in Lawinist HI involving Lawrence Richards who allegedly struck Sam Hrighs, with teens Lastrious Cherry and others implicated. The wounded victim Fred Gentry, 14, faces police questioning as authorities seek to locate all involved.
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Lawrence Richards
Sam
Richards
Tim
Fred Gentry
Lawrence Wenatde
Ilastrious Cherry
Poles Cour
Palle Jude Familton
Tenth and
Mornin Avenue
Lawiist HI
Tiuxtrious
Third Defendant Hiattcher Involved In Ambiguous Fight
A report notes Hiattcher as the third defendant in a fight with unclear details. Gentry is described in relation to taking a shot. Richarda’s corroboration appears with a shanty over his left eye and a darkened cheek. The incident, likely a boyish feud, sees Richards defending himself. Judge Hamilton will investigate at the police court intersection as fully as possible.
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Hiattcher
Gentry
Richarda
Richards
Hamilton
Sale of Stampa in Topeka Shows Big Increase
Postmaster John Guthrie reports 1903 stamp sales at the Topeka post office reached $174,254.02, $12,750 above 1902. In the first seven business days of 1904 postal orders cashed total about $16,000, a notably large figure for this season.
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Topeka
John Guthrie
Guthrie
Drunken Brawl Lands Three in Custody
Frank Harrison Fred Stevens and Chris Lawson are under arrest by police for assaulting Charles Kane at Imperial billiard hall on Lower Kansas Avenue Monday night. The intoxicated men attacked Kane with rocks and beer glasses, leaving him with multiple cuts on face and head. Kane threatens to swear out a state warrant for assault.
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Frank Harrison
Fred Stevens
Chris Lawson
Charles Kane
Imperial Billiard Hall
Lower
Kansas Avenue
Kane
Diamonds still tied up in Bennett case after sheriff stand rule
Attorney Tadley J S Haeminger demands the diamonds from Sheriff Lucas with Bennett's order, but Lucas refuses delivery until a motion is heard before Judge Hazen. Mrs Ida Booth who repossessed the diamonds will attempt again to secure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Bennett
Lucas
Tadley J. S. Haeminger
Bennett
Atttorney
Tacas
Hazen
Ida Booth
Holliday Considers Running for 38th District Seat
Charles K. Holliday, contemplated candidate for representative in the Thirty-eighth district covering the Second Third and Fourth wards, is wavering about entering the race after supporters urged him to run. He plans to return from Chanute before noon Saturday to decide, noting strong backing in his home Second ward and potential large votes in the other wards.
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Charles K. Holliday
Hooliday
Campaiga
Holliday
Chanute
Mr. Hollday
Mr. Holliday
Crusher Arrives to Finish West Sixth Avenue Macadam
The county commissioners have bought a modern rock crusher that has arrived and will be moved to Martin's Hill quarries today. Work on West Sixth Avenue can proceed in a few days as the long delayed road project is begun without a contract and aims to finish within a few months.
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West Sixth Avenue
Martin's Hill
Applevine Joint Fixtures Crash in District Court
Frank Peak filed a reply in district court today against Chief of Police McCollum over possession of joint fixtures and supplies seized in raids valued at $384.
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Frank Peak
McCollum
Sues For His Child In Habeas Corpus Suit
Joseph G. Garrett files a habeas corpus action in district court against Mrs. J. F. Daniels president of the Topeka Orphans home to regain custody of Esther Garrett the child in residence there He says Geneva Garrett became insane in 1902 and was sent to an asylum He alleges the Jones family cared for the child then she was adopted into the home and nothing authorized such custody He seeks the child’s release with a hearing set before Judge Hazen January 15.
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Joseph G. Garrett
J. F. Daniels
Board of
Topeka
Esther Garrett
Garrett
Geneva Garrett
Tiinois
Jones
Orphans’ Home
Hazen
Woman Expelled From Trial Of Car Barn Bandits
Chicago report states Miss Schroeder, who attended the car barn bandits trial, was ordered from the courtroom by Judge Kersten and forbidden to return. A file was found on the woman by police during a search. Chicago church inspections begin with the downtown Mathematical
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Chicago
Miss Schroeder
Kersten
I&tron
Exported Out of County in Victor Colorado
Victor Colorado January 12 191? John Kish T 2 Thomas FE Sergeant and C A Jones escorted outside county by military authorities. First named is alleged agitator and the last three are charged with living idle lives. This Is
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Victor
Colo
John Kish
Thomas
C. A. Jones
Orfer
Ives
First Deportation by Local Military in County
The article notes the first deportation by the military in this county and mentions several men arrested under the vagrancy law, including Alfred Parker of Butte Montana, who have been released.
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Alfred Parker
Butte, Mont
Smith Divorce Case Draws Court Action and Witnesses
The divorce suit of Mrs. W. S. Smith against her husband Winfield Scott Smith will be called for trial in the district court Wednesday morning. The case has seen a long, strenuous court battle with many morons filed. J. J. Schenck was appointed receiver for the couple’s property until seizure. Over thirty witnesses have been summoned.
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Winfield Scott Smith
W. S. Smith
J.J. Schenck
Smiths
Rough House Meeting of Housesmiths' Union Disrupted by Police
In New York Inn a meeting of Housesmiths' Union No 1 with about two dozen members saw a captain and eighteen men force entry. A fight broke out as delegates were driven into the street while attempting to elect officers. One delegate attempted to strike the secretary with a prunk, now halted by the captain. The group attributed the disturbance to a misunderstanding. The union traces roots to Fe 4 and arises from rivalries with a former leader.
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Housesmiths’ Union
New York
Inn
Housesmiths’ Union No. 1
Sain
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Miss Risteen
Hazel Alsteen
Lulu Ewart
Upde
George F. Harrison
Hurricon
D. C
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Ben Akera
Mary O'Bren
Allen McNent
Tho. Mattonam Polk
Mra
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Portia Club
Greenwood Avenue
Pottin
Christ
D. Starteman
Churchill
City
Halley
Joe Brown
Osage City
Willa Roilgore
Hawel Jones
Margaret Jones
Julia Wiktat’ Welle
New ‘Tork City
Wikie Doe
Wikians
Rachel Weaver
SE. Weaver
Ciuctanati
Ohio
California
Mra Weaver
Elleworth Weaver
Nis Finter
Dire
Frank Patterson
Cheater Woodward
Newark
James L. King
Kansas City
Laura Reed
Jessie Tipton
Mist Marguerite Jacoby
Cincinnati
Frank Squiras
Mike Lota Berry
Mra Jamesi
Repder
Hayapare
Topeks
Willian Conner
Atchison
Mize Lota Perry
Foom Winslow
Aris
Mia Wikidal
Great Tieng
Kan
John L Livingston
Lawrence
Gere
Cloak and Suit Department
Ensminger
West Sixth Avenue Road
Applevine
J. G. Garrett
L. A. James
PA. J. Gelhaar Hat & Fur Co
Whittelsey Mer. Co
James Clyde Wallace
Quincy Street
Quitty Street
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