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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1896

Page

6

Society World in Topeka celebrates many guests and gatherings

Topeka society notes list numerous visitors and locals entertaining at parties, trips, and birthdays. Miss Mabel Dey of Manitou honored at a music party with an array of guests including Misses Davis, White, and others. Residents plan trips to Merit Springs and Wakarusa, with chaperones listed, and many returns from travels in Chicago, Kansas City, and beyond.

Georse P. Ashton Mabel Dey Manitoua Stias Sabet Day Morte Davia Mie Ivab Davis Toor Clements Fras Sheldon Jay Keeler Prankine Hen Blyth Dean Law Walter Smith Herbert Covell Dave Harvey Das Adam Frost Fred McGilic Har Ryus Tom King Har- Howe Air Ernest Cosel 16 Bennett Will Wadewormh Harry Williamy Tul Haslett Oscar Woolverter Homer Wy Mord McDonald McClintorck Yvening Herrick Thos Gron James Walker J. P. Davia J. B Santa Waters Lettie Alderson Fe Waters Marie Brooks Hina Morehouse Meden Wickst Minnie Witte Ea Thompson Wakarassa C. GO Knowles Mra H. M. Butterfield Misaes Fite Bradford Lucy Knowles Clyde Kormuilay Genevieee Butterfield Blanche Carnahan Vlorence Stewart May Downing Tal Wen Gitbones Marcaret Goodrich Feri Taboork Rd Fox Arch! Cartillee Reytrend Winchell Everett Aters Christis Speer al Geronicus Inka Bair Fred Prost Charl Morten Ree Childs Denvver W. S. Chilis Colorado Midland

Saint Louis Convention Route Official by Breidenthal Lewelling

J W Breidenthal and ex Governor Lewelling designate the Santa Fe route as the official transportation for the Saint Louis convention on July 22. They urge attendees to travel via the Santa Fe line to reach the event.

St Louis J. W. Breidenthal Lewelling

Ideal King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief

Alderman James J. Francis of Chicago extols Dr King’s New Discovery as an ideal remedy for coughs and throat complaints after five years of use in his family. Rev John Berrus of Keokuk praises its quick relief from Methodist ministry duties. Free trials and other services advertised at local drug store and tailoring/laundry services noted.

James J. Francis Chicago King John Berrus Keokuk Dr. King J. K Jones Fifth Street Kan-sas Avenue

City Council Debates Milkmen Ordinance and Cows Rule

Sweltering council session weighs a new milk inspection ordinance with a $1 per year fee for those with more than two cows The debate probes how many cows define a dairy and whether dairies can exist inside the city amid amendments and legal questions The lengthy discussion ends with the ordinance postponed and no date set.

Milnen Drew Stephenson Pattison Nettels Paulwen Tost Skinner Filians Bird

City council debates pay raises and lighting projects

Council members oppose a $10 allowance for various city officials while some push for raises and new electric lights. Nettles Burgess and Drew support the engineer horse allowance and public works spending, but others vote against favors as debates reveal budget strains and need for safety improvements at Kapene Avenue crossing.

Netters Gouncilman Burgess Courcilman Skinner Stoner Skinner Councimen Elso Eltjett Stevens Stephenson Warner Tayndtree Kapene Avenue KuppAueNne Street Turgess Nehte Ett

Bicycle ordinance and licenses approved by council

Council passed an anti puncture bicycle ordinance forbidding glass, nails and tacks in streets with fines not less than 25 dollars. Licenses granted for huckstering ice cream mineral water cough medicine and harness dressing. A boat landing permit and sidewalk work authorized and sewer tax levy approved. Scavengers ordered licensed and city attorney to collect back fees.

Netrele Committee On Judiciary Peddie Committee On Amelia Lawler Carter W. G. Boon Hoard George Hungate GV. Barnes Pabs Otto Raneas Avenue

Trial in Justice Parry's court ends with guilty verdict

In Justice Parry's court Simon Jones is found guilty of disturbing the peace. A colored witness Franks testified as complainant while Constable Williams noted a knife in the defendant's possession. The narrative mentions a sentence and implies a harsh penalty to be worked out, with additional unrelated items about a political club and Beags German Salve advertising in the same page.

Parry Simon Jones Williams Simon Furry South Ka

Market Report Shows Wheat Corn and Hog Cattle Shifts

Chicago July 14 wheat declines then recovers on heat and drought reports. September corn prices rise despite drought and weather effects. Soybeans mixed with slight gains. Hog and cattle futures firm amid steady demand and higher cash markets. Official receipts and shipments noted for hogs and cattle with renewed activity in Chicago markets.

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Kansas City Livestock Market Sees Steady Cattle and Hogs

Receipts at Kansas City Livestock Market July 14 show cattle shipments around 7,100 with steers around 2300 per head and stockers at 2.60. Hogs receipts near 5,200 with bulk prices 2.00 to 2.20. Sheep receipts 2,000 with active, steady demand. Futures and market gossip list mixed weakening grain and tight weather.

Kansas City Tansag City Texas York Mhonthy Gutter—Steaay

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