Topeka Society Notes Mixed With Visitors and Travel
In Topeka society circles General Notes of Society and Personal Items list recent social events and visiting friends. Several residents and visitors are noted returning from Cascade and Mexico, with plans to marry, visit relatives, or attend events. A mix of arrivals, departures, and social gatherings appears, including band concerts and friendly gatherings at homes and local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Goy
Gertrude Devereux
Los Angeles
Isabel Thompson
Rele
Ppsabl
Davia Tasin
Trove
These
D. Hammatt
Merriaiy
Bradteys Merriam
F. McMehen
Ste Biadke
C. Il
SW. A. Harsdron
Mexico
Tomerryme eSes Barrett
Otttawa
Theo Handi
Ste
Merriam
George M. Crawford
F. Murdy
Ned Osborn
Haresse
P. Culley
Walter Littlefield
Dewe
Franc
Dhatles
the Inn
Viola Allen and the rise of a leading stage star
The article traces Viola Allen’s career from debut at Madison Square Theater in 1883 to her rise as a leading actress. It notes her admired work with Johns McCullough and Salvini, her Boston debut with Hoodman Blind, and acclaim as a foremost touring and stock company star. It highlights her discernment about offering stardom, and mentions her financial success and investments including a Boston hotel and Park Avenue property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actrem
Cireuitia
Tifa
Alfort
Uso
Profeson
Violas
McRe Eparanidee
Sir Lins
Avery
Sterling
Mies Allen
Warrant & Young Wenat
Ax Kemer
Madison Square Theater
New York
John McCullough
Lyceum Theater
Tesdean
Parthenia
Modleon Square
Hood
Viola Allen
Hoodman
Grand Opera Hogs
Benon
Boston
Thera Mr. Fidd
Boston Miseum
Wason
Old Masown
Joseph Jefferson
William J. Florence
Mra John Brew
Frederick Peniding
Mr. Jefferson Ims
Bronson Beward
Aera
Sheu
Tefunes
Leite
Lotia
Park Avenue Theater
Mel Crabtree
Hobbit Creek
Sabbath School Parade Planned for Soldiers Camp
A Topeka Shawnee county committee meeting proposes Sabbath schools join a festival parade at the state house grounds. Representatives Foucht and Glasgow urge a Thursday combined display with up to three hours for morning events, while other members debate timing to avoid clashing with veterans and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnee County
J. H. Foucht
R. F. Glascow
Foucht
Tate
Morntain
Robetts
Fouecht
G@lascan
Thele
State House
Predford
Anderson
Glaskow
Gridford Tuyst Tomintaber
Titut
Adv
Gredford
Robeprs
Phils
Ilsultlers Therselves
Perade
Thurastar
Parade preparations begin for week’s big event
Titus leads Committee of Fifteen to finalize plans for the parade displaying new figures and features. A machinist is hired to ready the display and preparations will cost about 1000 dollars. Merchants seek seating bets but restraint is shown to avoid tipping the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
Worrall
Brubiter
Deran
Tittk
Grerybolly
Doran
Kansas City
Maj
Anderson
Titie
Topeka Prepares for Mass Visitor Arrivals in Festive Week
A Topeka committee hears a proposal to appoint a single registrar to collect names, locations, and room prices for lodging during the September to October festival. Officials urge private doors open to visitors, citing past success housing 13,900 guests with doctors and hotels offering space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krotus
Topeka
Usay
Pittern
Greenwald
Lawgent
Badge Question Discussed At City Committee Meeting
The Committee of Fifteen debated the weekly badge issue at last night's session. J B Larimer reported finding a company to supply officials' badges at ten cents each and proposed selling them through city stores at two cents each, with five cents to the seller and the committee keeping the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B Larimer
Sis
Larimer
Ares
Officials Debate Badge Sales and Official Emblem
A jumbled discussion records proposals to sell ictal badges with commissions and an official badge solution. Mr. Hrudfied suggests adopting an official badge and selling selling privileges while Major Anderson proposes buying needed badges for recipients. Mr Hodgers moves to table the matter as a quick exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Anderson
Bradford Suecrets
Hodgers
Noted men invited for old soldiers reunion week
General Bradford announced many invited dignitaries for the reunion beginning September 23. The list includes Kansas senators and congressmen, two presidential candidates Major McKinley and Dr. Bryan, several generals, and numerous local officials and figures across Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Kansas
Mckinley
Bryan
Nelson A. Milea
Sickles
Preatia
A. K. Smith
St. Louis
C. W. Blair
Leavenworth
P. Tricey
Springwelis
Idney G. Cooks
Herington
Williamts Warper
Kansas City
Congressman Crowther
St. Joseph
J.D. Hill
Fort Scott
W. P. Hepburn
Town
Lander Stilwell
Erie
John J. Ingalry
J. Burton
Bernard Kelly
Jorrs Simpson
Powell Clay
Plaza Festival Idea Tied to City Key Handover Plan
Captain Titus proposes a city festival during the pandemic year with a ceremonial key handover to the festival queen and a return of the keys to Camp Miles for soldiers. Meyer Peltuna notes a Wednesday timing with late-week activities following a meeting. The Fifteen Committee hears updates on Festival Fund contributions and finances. Greenwald reports new donations from Noble & Merstas, WP Morehouse, &, Collins, Ou & Tewksbury, S. Hindman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Nea
Bittern
Titue
Shy
Plaza
Meyar
Tuen
Hds
Meyer Peltuna
Greenwald
Nuance Coromittes
Doran
Ar. Greenwald
Noble & Merstas
Morehouse +, &, Collins
Ou & Tewksbury S. Hindman
Committee Appropriates Funding for Festival Advertising
At the Committee of Fifteen meeting the shortage in advertising for the Pail Festival was noted. Edwards and Adams pressed for a stronger push with editors of Kansas newspapers and outside papers. Funds were needed for eight weeks of notices and postage for 800 printed alerts, with 84 dollars proposed to be allocated to Mr. Adams. Companion from Outside Topeka expected to attend. many outside associations likely to contribute to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jost Nicht
Kansas
Sme
Edwards
Adams
Fall Festival Reunion Parade Plans and Committee Meeting
The Committee of Fifteen discussed parade participation by local military and school groups for the Fall Festival Week. Captain tus aims to arrange exhibitions with Joe Patchen and Jen R. Gentry with approval from the Masonic lodge and Kansas Department of the Army of the Cumberland. A water plan for free supply at the fair grounds was approved in principle, and a no gambling rule was adopted for festival grounds. A poster contract with Hull company for lithographs was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiredrova
Reform School Military Company
St. Johns of Saline
Agricultural Colloge Miliary
Schuwl Companites
Committee of Fifteen
Tus
Joe Patchen
Jen R. Gentry Bere
Masonic Lodeen
Jd. Jackson
Newt
Kansas Department of the Army of the Cumberlind
John A. Martin
Re— Union Committee
G. A. EH
Reunion
C Titytsoty
Edwardy
Hull Company
Bur lington Route Through Trains Northward
Two daily through trains from Missouri river points to the north via the Bur Live Route and Sioux City line. Day trip bus with observation vestibule sleepers free chair cars north of Council Bluffs. Night train with sleepers to Omaha, Dover Bins and Sioux City, plus parlor cars Sioux City north. Consult ticket agent. L. W. Wakeley, General Passenger Agent. St Louis, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Minneapolis
Burlington
Missouri River
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Dover
L. W. Wakeley
St Louis
Home-Seekers Excursions to western towns from Burlington Route
Cheap excursion tickets are offered by the Burlington Route to Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Utah the Black Hills and other territories on listed dates. Contact your ticket agent. L W Wakeley general passenger agent St Louis Mo Dr Roby has moved his office to 73 Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fin
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Tiiack Hills
L. W. Wakeley
Dr. Roby
Kansas Avenue
Christian Endeavor
Washington
Union Auution
Milwaukee
National Republican League
Kee
Oimorrane Convection
Chicago
Bt Loule
Jai Puree Eee
Wakely
Semeeneer
Eter
Auction of actor memorabilia at Pall Mall sale
A London sale of theatrical relics and curiosities attached to executors efforts disperses a trove of books engravings furniture and Dresden china. Notable items include a gold signet ring linked to Macready and a Haymarket blue and white ewer gifted to Mr Howe. Autograph letters from Burkstone Chippendale Byron and others drew competition amid modest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall
London Journal
Honry Howe
Sir Toury Irving
Lresam Company
Dresden
China
Nelleworth
Macready
Mark Antony
Macreadys
Cassie
Herailaneiin
Giles Gwarreach
Buckstone
Ellison
Jared
Burkstone
Chippendale
Byron
W. A. Albert
Herman Vesin
J. Clark
Swasborough
Othrs
Handy
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Lity
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Eagth
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Malw Chase
de Tuck
Scott of
Hatton
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T Lewie
City
Afor
Mire
B. Kerth
ALL Sunday Schools
Notet
Yzion Aus
Massachusett
Ois
Gwwedes
TPF
Hegirr
Europe
Amisa
Amity of the Cumberland
Fellows
Water Company
Mijor Anderson
Doren
Taylor’s
Taylor
E. 7Th Street
HE. J. Henley
EJ. Henly
Accra
Tayman-Oberley How. CO
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Phillips
Eighth Ave
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