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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1895

Page

6

Social Notes Highlight Topeka Visitors and Parties

General social notes detail Mrs J P Davis and guests hosting a seventy five guest thimble party at Topeka Avenue home with roses palms and punch. Further items list upcoming gatherings local entertainments and a long roster of Topeka residents visiting relatives attending weddings and travelling to Lawrence Emporia and other spots with numerous names and affiliations.

Topeka Pheete Mra J. P. Davia Mra CG Colburn Byron Davia Topeka Avenue T T. Herrick Kart We Christian Plavnch West Tenth Street Washburn College Avenue Lucy Lord Rebecca Rogers Scott Lord Wallace Lee Kansas City Amphion Club Institute Hall Mra. Lieb Department of Elocution Bethany College Emma 5 Beulah Parker Jennie Simmons Core Poole Blanche Johnson Lena Pitts Marie Stauffer Messia Robert Maxwell Frank Coles James Garvin Charles Hugo Winfield Morria Jacobson Joplin Greenbeaas Monroe Street Mirs Topeks Association W. C. AL Rogersville Tenn Lake Geneva Wia G. M. Hood Chicago W. W. Phelps Independence Phelps EB Morris Crwne-Radcliff Frank Bowen Portland Oregon J. C. Heberer Pond ElDorado Lows Clara Bosworth Wellaville Kansas Franc Littlefield Bessie Gilson Pittshore J. Ed Streicher D. Holmes Ellsworth Topeke Walter E. Butler Mexico Manhattan Jaugga Phillips Bigcee Martha Batterton J. J. Fray Byron Young Tris Business College Sebetha Kensss Leavin Hemmil Roungsell Kan E. E Barker Philadelphia Lew Bent Arkansas Hattie Black Selina W. G, Willam A. H Ellis and Son Beloit Esn V. Leeper Lawrence Heron Edith Davie Lauren Kappa Alpha Theta Arthur Canfield Lillian McBean Miss Lyons Akers Tyler Street Clara Wiggin Canton Ohio Julia Wikadal New York Hibben Madison Wisconsin CE. Holcomb Winchester Kansan Mra J. W. Stabler McPherson Bangaa

Policeman John Lowe Suspended for 30 Days

Policeman John Lowe has been suspended from the force for thirty days by the board of police commissioners after a session from 4 o'clock to after 6. The board chose not to discharge him unconditionally, but reinstatement is not allowed at present. Witnesses, including Mike Thompson, testified that Lowe appeared sober before the incident.

John Lowe Board of Police Commissioners

Liquor Sales Rise Despite Fewer Shawnee County Stores

May liquor sales at Power Drug Stores show an increase from the same month last year despite nine fewer drugstores holding permits in Shawnee county. May 1905 totals list multiple store owners with varying sales figures, reflecting stricter enforcement in Topeka and reduced public drinking.

Shawnee County Topeka J. L Brown Lea Jones W. F. Lake Lee Jones A. J.arnold & Son J. &. Wolverton EB. Walker L D. McKinley A. J. Waltmire W. H.wilson George W. Stansfield A. H. Merrill B A. Barrett A. B. Wolverton W.W. F. Kurz H. M. Washburn E Tt. Sim Don Keene F. B Wallace

These People Need Help Destitute Family Despair at 113 East Twentieth

A destitute family at 113 East Twentieth Street faces hunger and medical needs after a son crippled by a sewer collapse won a $500 judgment against contractors. City council rejected payment, ending the family’s last hope as they struggle with near starvation while officials weigh the claim. Electric Bitters touted as a remedy for elderly ailments. Platte River flood fears ease after subsidence reports and trains resume normal service following washouts.

East Twentieth Street Mra E Myers Decker, Mullins & Berry

Charges Filed Against Frank Herald for Election Spending

Contest between Captain Titus and Rebts McMasters centers on the price and irregularities in voter registration. Republican county central committee leaders file charges with Governor Morrill alleging improper actions by Commissioner Frank Herald. A hearing procedure is described, with party factions advocating for Titus or McMasters and the governor to decide on an appointment.

Capt. Titus Rebts McMasters Charles & Elliott Republican County Central Committee Frank Herald Morrill Commissioner Herald County Central Committees C. H. Titus Ro H SicMastera North Topeka Central Committee McMasters Sud Holman McMuntera Herald Titus

War prophecy at penitentiary fights over wardenship

A discharged section hand predicts Gov Blorrill will dismiss Warden Chase after committee findings and appoint new officials including Lynch or Kelly. He claims force will be used to seize control, with clashes at the gates and riots breaking out, as he seeks a job amid upheaval. The forecast portrays bloodshed and political chaos.

Blorrill Chase Lynch Kelly Verdan Walla Beasiging Forces

Howard Gould to Wed Katherine Clemmons in NY Report

A New York report says Howard Gould will marry Katherine Clemmons the noted horsewoman and pistol expert who toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Clemmons gained fame in England for her riding and marksmanship. The couple’s plans and dates remain unconfirmed.

Katherine Clemmons New Yor Howard Gould Katherine Clemimons England Buffalo Bill

Archbishop Kenrick to Be Allowed to Believe He Is Bishop

In St Louis June 4 Archbishop Kenrick is expected to continue believing he remains archbishop as Archbishop Kain has been appointed to St Louis. Authorities refuse to confirm retirement plans and a nearby priest doubts Kenrick has been informed yet. A public notice notes royal baking powder quality remains top rated by officials. A separate report from Frepexiespar e Virginia notes a catastrophic blaze at Kingsie Factory and Excelsior mill with engineer William Dasher killed.

Kenrick St. Lews Kain St Louis Kein St. Louis Frepexiespare Kingsie Factory Excelsior Mill William Dasher

Half-Rate Excursions To Missouri Arkansas And Southeast

May 21 and June 11 round trip tickets to South Missouri Arkansas and the South and Southeast via the Memphis Route Kansas City Ft Scott and Memphis KR offered at one fare with a $7 minimum. Tickets may stop at intermediate stations. For schedules and printed matter describing Missouri and Arkansas stock-raising and frost-growing areas contact J E Lockwoon G P and T A Evans City Ma c. Phone $82 our wagon will call for your laundry the Peoricss.

South Missouri Arkansas Memphas Kansan City Scott & emphis K_R Missouri J. E Lockwoon G.P T. A. Eapens City

North Topeka Items From the North Side

North Topeka news lists residents and trips including M. S Evans and Iain Holton on business. Beloit and Mon tana visits, blacksmithing ads, summer kindergarten, fishing, and local lodge activities. Notables include Cramer taking charge of Union Pacific hotel, and gun club scores amid funeral notices for Fariss Rudy.

M.S Evans Iain Holton Blyon St Marys Will Griffith Kansas City Chicago Courtney W. B. Kistler Beloit Mamie Bartlett Kious Street John Baird Hutte Montana Mason Bart Flood L Hearthburg Kansas Avenue Baptist Church Eddie Thomas Monroe Street Hooyer Silver Lake M. J. Petro A. M. Petro van Buren Street Victor Council No. 4 Knights and Ladies of Security Gertrude Edith Troutman Lula Wise Joe Smith Charles Bercy Claude Clary Wakarusa Councilman D. Skinner Kaneas Whittier Pacific Express Express Railroad Street Rathbone Armity Lodge K. P's Lodge & Colvin West North Street Capital Horzes Riordan Kansay Avenue Pratt Bros North Kansas Ave G W. Willets Kan Av Oriental School of Embalming North Topsia Carriage Works Laurent St George J. Graves & Sons Veliclee A. J. Arnold &Son Kaunas Avenue Munyon Courtney’s Ely Magnet J. Proudsdt Kan Lukens Bros Stesle & Walker Lyon & Reynolds N. A. Cramer Lawrence Union Pacific P.O. Perkins U. P Cramer Severaal North Topeka Perkins Kane Dunars First English Lutheran Church Epworth League Kansas Avenue M Ale Wagner W. L. Byers Rochester Cemetery

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