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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
6
General notes of society and personal items in Topeka. Reports detail Thursday bowling club gathering with carnations, table decor, and hostesses. Also covered are birthday celebrations, neighborhood gatherings, informal whist party, subscription party at Harmon, and lists of attendees and hosts across multiple local households and families.
Miss Edna Speer hosts a card party this evening for the Fin de Siecle club with numerous young guests including Miss Mary Moon and Miss Vera Law alongside a long list of Misses and Messrs such as Miss Grace Curtis, Miss Ma bel Wilson of Chicago, Mr Dean Low, Mr Tom King, and Mr Ralph Moore among others.
Miss Kina Morehouse hosted a planned Entre Nous card club event last evening but the gathering was postponed. A few members still gathered for a taffy pull including Miss Norma Smith Miss Wes Low Burnt Crane Mr. Dean Low Mr. Fred Meiffen Mr. Ben Blythe Walter Smith Mr. Dave Harvey and J E Morgan.
Mrs Frank Thomas hosted a Wednesday gathering where the Ladies Music Club presented a program featuring vocal duets, violin pieces, and a vocal quartet. Performers included Mrs Dierch, Mrs Parkhurst, Mrs Milber, accompanied by Catherine Smith. Refreshments followed and Mrs Tracy contributed selections. The next event is planned for January 6 with Mrs Perry.
A birthday surprise honored Dr and Mrs W W Leeweis on Motroe Street with guests including Dr and Mrs W E Peers and others. Harmony and Juanita whist clubs held meetings, new officers were elected, and several club activities and social visits were noted across Auburndale and nearby communities.
Persona and Social hosted a small gathering Thursday evening at her home on West Sixth street. Guests included Marie Klesow Beulah Parker Lena Sheldon Maud Kimball Alma Menard Bir Bradford Victor Martin De H. Hogeboom Irving Pearson Aurel Redings Will Martin and others. Hettie Bernstein, once of this city, now of Denver, is visiting relatives. Dora Kathary and Rose Cohn attended a masque party in Carbondale yesterday. Abe Steinberg and wife left for an extended eastern trip.
A Kansas University zoologist reports on Princess Tom of Alaska, the wealthiest woman in the sub arctic, who keeps five husbands busy managing her fur, blanket, and jewelry empires. Her palace hosts 600 sea otter pelts and about 15,000 dollars in double eagles, with trading network spanning native hunters and distant trading posts.
A polite, nearly deaf old lady causes a stampede at a busy station window as she purchases a fare with a $5 bill and a handful of change. She calmly explains she is a peacemaker in her family while the crowd groans at the delay and hurriedly shoves through.
A garbled montage quotes jokes about a halted concert, a musician named Mintane, and friends urging a hall recital that barely covers janitor fees, plus snippets from satirical headlines. The piece weaves stray lines about consarts, rain leaks, rent money, and flirtatious social foibles.
A Topeka letter dated January 14, 189, by H. C. Bowman argues Republicans should not endorse J. R. Burton for United States senator. Bowman cites church opposition to Burton, warning the party would alienate voters if the nomination proceeds. He notes support for Sen. Petfer and critiques party leaders for lacking moral standing. Shawnee County delegation reportedly opposes Burton, seeking effective action.
Webb McNall and others share celery and oysters at a crowded table as a Sixth district statesman asserts ownership of the table delicacy. The Silver Headquarters Club announces a meeting at 14 Kansas avenue on Monday January 13 at 2 pm to discuss its future.
An 1897 Harper’s Magazine advertisement highlights forthcoming items including a new novel THE MARTIAN by Du Maurier with drawings, Frank R. Stockton, and other popular writers. It details science features on nineteenth century progress, and illustrated pieces on Mexico Africa and Eastern topics, noting contributors and wood engravings.
The note lists Harper & Brothers as the address contact for a free postage offer to subscribers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with P. D. Box details incomplete and city missing.
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