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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1896

Page

6

Society Notes Show Charm At Mrs Frey Home In Topeka

Personal items of interest describe a social afternoon at Mrs J J Frey’s Ninth and Tyler home with asparagus and milax decor, American Beauty roses, and guests in evening dress. A grand charity ball prep at the State House includes tickets, voting, and a nine piece orchestra. Miss Mills hosts a notable reception with green and red decorations and about two hundred guests. A leap year party at Wetherell’s features a white fur carpet and oriental decor with lanterns and palms creating a festive setting.

J. J. Frey Ninth Tyler Shreete Mra Belle Mall Small Renee Mre Toad Hateher Mra Ballard Oliver Small Socaia P. Frey Lily Frey Port Beatt Hiseos Madge Mabel Johnson Veresa Rossington Gleana Crow Margerat Malvane Indies Bineed Mra Small Hatcher Mra Bullard Natiz Misa Johnson Beliotrop Mabel Jaliseou Pal Dresden State House Pooyle Mr. Cole Genil Atherton Edward Wilder Jonathan Thomas Ira Thorpe Marshall Holyoke Wan Mise Mills Mise Hattie Mills Topeka Knoxville Teou W. W. Mills Charles F. Spencer Harry Garvey W. C. ¥. Reichenbach Mise Horton Mias Mayo Gemme L Wetherell's Belt Ina Mra J. H. Wecbsrell E E Pierson Lawrence J. P. Griswold Milas Jessie Tipton Biome Stauffer Library Cy ‘Misa Guasie Fuller Ellen & Vail Lancaster Moston Bussie Gibson Milas Anne Ochiltree Clarke Misa Louie Page Dapver Nell Peffer Washington, D.C Miss Page Sadie Aucker Colgate J. T Mine Aucker D. J. Greenwald van Buren Street Qulinton Duncheon Seely Alles Little Price Denver Margaret Dudley Miss Hood Emporii Misa Dudley D. C. Warsor Holliday Tennessee W. L. Haskell Alfred Ruce Strong City J.J. Galletly Klein Street Parole Club J. Hodgson Tyter Street George Baylens Margaret Mulvane Omaha Jadica Society of the B. of L. F W. T. Crosby Eucher Club

Notable Prairie Socials and Wedding at Moore Home

Miss Mame Stauffer and others are listed among debutantes with hair dressed high and powder. A wedding at the Moore residence west of the city featured Venetta Moore and Fred W. Bliss with Rev. Kirkpatrick officiating and a formal dinner to follow. Local society notes detail receptions, club leadership, and upcoming charity events in Topeka society circles.

Mame Stauffer Luli Me Mabaso Lillie Travis Minnie Sailer Cora Poole Bessie Buhte Mlew Ethel Wood Pearl Brubeker Mabel Metitfen Blisses Pools Eda Smyth Lula Alcorn Margeret Boyle Ida Smith J. F. HH McKibben J. H. Wetherell F. E Nippa Moore Ellen Parsota A. C. Moore Vennetta Fred W. Bliss Kirkpatrick Mrs. Bliss Rock Island

Minstrels’ Quartet Members Jailed on Burglary Charges

Two members of a well known Cleveland minstrels quartet were sent to state prison today for burglary and larceny. Last autumn the group stranded in Xears and lost work, prompting some members to steal. Harry Smith and Horace Wilson were imprisoned two months ago, and today Robert Chancellor and George Wilson joined them.

Ewo Cleveland Unio Coromacs Atate Xears Harry Smith Horace Wilson Robert Chancellor George Wilson

Winter Bargains in Fabrics and Capes Spark January Sale

A retro fashion note highlights winter clearance for cotton dress goods and jackets, noting plush jackets sold to clear stock for spring. Capes in plain cloth, heavy plaids, and fur trim appear, with emphasis on durable double-breasted styles and mink accents, warning against cheap furs that wear poorly. A new black plush jacket with mink collar and stand collar is showcased.

United States

Victorian Bodice Craft and Fashion Trends in Cloth and Braiding

The article describes sewing methods for Borloa bodices with hooks and eyes, buttons, and alternative closures to avoid gaps. It discusses gathered silk bags, pink brocade linings, and matching street outfits, plus braiding as a fashionable craft. It features an illustration of a violet bodice with a velvet vest and fox trim, detailing braiding, cuffs, and a high braided collar.

Wang Opera in Atchison with 60 piece company

The famous comic opera Wang will be staged in Atchison tomorrow night by a company of sixty with a special orchestra. It played 250 nights in New York and is touted as clever with fine scenery, dancing girls, and calcium light. The company travels next to Tootle's, St. Joe, and then the Coates in Kansas City. Prices unchanged.

Topeka Wang New York Atchison Tootle’s St. Joe Coates Kanses City Brigham Atchison Globe

Resemblance of Mud Turtle Potato in Fort Kent Maine

A Fort Kent potato is described as the greatest curiosity, resembling a mud turtle with a stretched shape and a turtle-like face and claws. The bizarre tuber is noted as a mature freak, perched under each farm with the tail curling over the potato it reclines on.

Fort Kent

Vanderbilt Snuff Box Duty Dispute Ends in Sale

A London woman sent Frederick W. Vanderbilt a green enameled snuff box with a medallion. Valued at 83.75 dollars with 8.75 duty, Vanderbilt did not pay. The box was sold as unclaimed customs merchandise for 27.50 dollars. J. E. Nicoll, visiting his father D. T. Nicoll, has left for Tinlerond.

Vanderbilt London Frederick W. Vanderbilt New York Custom House J. E. Nicoll D. T. Nicoll Tinilerond Kanes

Spectator Horse Makes a 30 Foot Leap Into Lake Washington

In Seattle a horse performs a dramatic act at the wharf, leaping two feet into Lake Washington and swimming ashore. A narrow platform holds the horse as it rises, the crowd cheering as the animal surveys the scene and contemplates a 30 foot leap toward the bridge. Onlookers fear the horse may tire in the cold water but the animal presses onward, thrilling spectators with the display.

Seattle Wash Lake Washington

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