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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1899

Page

5

Young Folks in the Od Country described by Miss Anna Maris Nellis

Kansan press notes a new book of letters by Anna Marie Nellie titled Young Folks in the Od Country. It recounts scenes from Denmark and royal palaces, with visits to royal estates near Copenhagen. The 10 by 6 inch volume features engravings, limited editions, and a conservative Kansas release.

Anna Maris Nellis Anna Marie Nellie Kanesee Palmer Preas Minn Welles Topeka Detmark Beenenmark Copenhagen Cmiliar Amatienburg Police Tach Leirus Sutton Beleht Mya Thoredehiy America Europe Kansas Crane @ Co Milas

Bound edition description of Trongull and Nellis daughter note

The binding described in red cloth matches Crane style for half the edition while the other half uses imitation morocco. Alias Nellis is identified as the daughter of D C Nellis a Kansas farmer and manager.

Wernicke Crane & Co Kansas Avenue Topeka Kas Crane Trongulll Perms Morocco Alias Nellis D.c.nellis Soanager The Kansas Armer

New $3,000 Home by Frank Jarrell Begins Modern Residence

Frank Jarrell starts work on a new $5,000 residence near Fillmaure south of King Street. The nine room house will feature modern improvements and special features designed to be attractive.

Frank Jarrell Fillmaure Nouth King Street

Western Baseball Association Disbands Over Finances

In Rockford on June 17 President J Stanley Browne announced the Western Baseball association has disbanded after failing to find a city to take the Dubuque franchise. Citumwa Cedar Rapids and others faced weak finances while Rockford Rock Island and Bloomington remained financially stable.

Era Association Rockford J Stanley Browne Western Baseball Association Dubuque Citumwa Cedar Rapiie Rock Island Bloomington

Keno the phrenolotter at First Baptist church event

Keno the great phrenolotter and lecturer will entertain at the First Baptist church starting Monday night under the patronage of 5S council No. 2 The Rock Island Flyer departing Topeka 7 20 a m landing in St Louis 615 p m and 1120 for the round trip. Special sale Mannate of gasoline and window screens offered by Davies & Nivbytson. Return $11.20 via the Rock Island Route.

Keno First Baptist Church Rock Island Topeka St Louis Tech Davies & Nivbytson Tel 288 First Kansas Chaney

Luncheon trends and Paris gowns for spring women

The article previews dainty spring luncheons with simple menus and white decor, notes daisies as centerpieces, and offers handy tips on dress and fabrics. It sketches Paris gown styles, praising one sky blue embroidered ensemble and detailing lace and mousseline trims, plus practical couture notes for home sewers.

Honizen Maine Paris Felix

Topeka Society Summer Parties and Visitors Note

A Topeka social page highlights porch gatherings with Miss Pearlade Prescott hosting a story telling evening on Taylor street. Prizes went to Miss Josephine Dietrich and Mr. Charles Lagerstrom. Guests included Dr. Reed, Hobson family, and Mrs. Sharp of San Francisco among many others. The notes recount several other parties, visits, and local engagements as townsfolk enjoy summer social life.

Pearlade Prescott Taylor Street Miss Prescott Josephine Dietrich Charles Lagerstrom Kipling Ence Philbrick Tracy Jackson Grace Huntsberger Gertrude Fay Lillice Wood Cretia Crock Denna Hoover Ethel Cloud Vida Bush Fred Stewart Luther Tillotson Edge Guild Thorton Essler Lawrence Millspaugh Webster Hoover Robert Fleree Kansas City Essie Chamberlain Robert Pierce and Sons Clinton, Conn A. R. Lingsfelt Chicago Frank Hudson Isabel Topeka Hudson Ben ‘Criswell Walter Thompson Belle Thompson Johnstown Berdena Crandell Turon Kan L. B. Smith Minneapolis Minn Jennie Webbe S00 East Eighth Street S. Linn Belcher Don Mt. Pulaski Til Apps Wichita Beidher J.M. Meade Burr Lakin Las Animas Col G. Pritchard W. Chartes Hranaman C. HK. Samson Mame Halarin Sawyer Charlie Hinckley Muscoges I. T HV. Hinckey Aliss Lulu McKee New York Mre T. S. Maud Miriam Steele Mary Walker State Normal Emporia Fannie Sutherland Mary Pennsylvania Deborah K. Longshore Topeka Avenue Josephine and Eleanor Kelzer Isabel Hudson de Witte Hagar Horace Wilkie Tom Martin Vinewood Louise Henderson Harry Norton Clyde Hornaday Lottie Steinberg Pearle Damen Etta Covill Iowa Marie Kicson Crystal Steam Laundry Palace Clothing Clements Co Milas Anna Johnson Kansas Avenue Anna Johnson

Toneka Orphans Home Officer Defends Child’s Placement

Mrs Howel Jones a Toneka Orphans Home officer defends the placement of Mrs Belle Brown's child in the home in a habeas corpus case. She says the child is well cared for and the mother has never asked for it. The home acts for the child’s best interests and is not hiding the child. Independence jury reduces Missouri Kansas Texas railroad verdict from 5000 to 2000 in a decade-old injury suit.

Howel Jones Toneka Orphans' Home Habeas Independence Nicholas Shockman Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Supreme Court

With Fire and Sword cloth binding at Bennett's Store

Advertisement for a cloth bound book by the Quo Vadis author at Bennett's Book Store, 73 Kansas, successor to Brett. Promotes The Rock Island Flyer leaving Topeka at 7 30 a m and arriving in St Louis at 6 15 p m the same day. Round trip price 120.

Bennett's Book Store Kansas Brett Rock Island Topeka St. Louis

Vigorous War Decisions at Cabinet Meeting

Washington report cites two key cabinet decisions on the Philippine campaign. Renew the aggressive push against Aguinaldo in the north and maintain a strict blockade of Luzon to stop munitions landings. Also notes Otis and Watson co-operation, transport shippings to Manila, and officer appointments tied to enlistment levels. Races and a horse show are listed with admission details.

New York Washington Journal and Advertiser Holyoke Philippines Otis Luzon Aguinaldo McKinley Watson Hong Kong Philippine Junta Shafter Presido San Francisco Zealandia Valencia Sheridan Pennsylvania Manila Fourth Cavalry Fourteenth Infantry Sherkian United States

City council buys three lots for new electric plant site

Coffeyville June 17 The electric light committee purchased three Lots between Heimering's mill and the Cottage Home in the First ward for a site for the new electric plant The price paid was 260 dollars These lots lie east of the Santa Fe right of way and south of Sixth street The purchase is subject to the approval of their agent's deal Special scale Monday of gasoline stoves Chaney Morton

Coffeyville Electric Light Coffeyville Electric Light Committee Heimering Flrat Ward Sixth Street Chaney & Morton

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