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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1895

Page

9

Social notes and party scenes in local town society

Personal items recount visits and entertainment at cards with Miss Nina Thomas and Miss Mary Hiatt. Guests include Miss Caro Penfield and Mr Chael Kleinhans who receive decorated keepsakes. Garfi eld Park hosting gatherings, chaperoned outings, and a variety of receptions honor numerous residents and visitors.

Abi Nina Meg Thomas Mary Hiatt Caro Penfield Chael Kleinhans Miss Penfield Mr. Kleinhans Lillian Tefft Caro Panteld Dollie Colby Edith Tebel Frances Moon Mary Moon Anna Jones Eleanor Wilts Ada Ward Messia George Penfield Robert McMasters Couries Klelutans Howard Wood Warren Akere Ed Denule Ralph Moore Fred Gillett Park Ewart Sim Bear W. T. Crosby Augusta Flintom Lawrence Misa Scroville Libbie Hazlett Lilian Teil Lor Tis Bowes Eua Morehouse Ivah Davia Edna McClintoch Myrtle Davis Bernice McDonald Etna Crane Margaret Hour Jessie Shellabarger Mabel Knowles Caro Pentiled David Lakin Charles Keilnhens Harmon Ryus Bo Tennis David Sibiey Frank Davis Clyde Grabbs Dean Low Dick Hodgere Pred Gillet Homer Low Walter Stith Fay Howell Praf Seeturck W. C. Seeboeck Columbian College of Music Chicago Hutchinson Mra J. W. Going Mr. Graham Sr. Beeboeck Seeboeck H. L. Shirer Vincent Graham Bliss Elias Thompson Emporia Mrr Scott Kelsey Stevelies Scott Kelsey Oakland Melvin Kelney Molyio Kelney Misa Fannie Jenkins Charleston R A Stockwell B. A. Pugh Mr. E Sait Miss Myrtle Williams G. Baxter Hattie Morse J. R. Williams Mianis Rankin W. J. Williams Etta Johnenos Molla Stockwell Lincoln Elchar Milton Shut Minnie Pugh John Johnson Ida Sowle Effie Peter Jessie Kelsey Robe Pond Mr. and Mia N. E. Copeland P. B. Benton Jesse Solis Ida Moore P. C. Moore HF. Crandall Maude E. Kennett H. H. Stevenson Della Gormly Frank Philippi F. E Jordan Mre Julian A. Stockwell Delia Benton G. A. Peak F. W. Watson Guy Ludington Capital Jodge No. 7 Mra. McGuire Porter Esnal Parcells Mra Hovey Mra Cathers Mra Griffith Mra. Sherwood Barnett Hik Sa Gerbrieth

Quack Oculist Prof Samuels Targets Eyes at Hotel Maroon

A damaged item warns against unskilled eye work by Prof Samuels who claims to cure sore eyes without pain. It urges avoiding a dubious ring trust, and notes he will be at the Hotel Maroon for a limited time.

Douket Samaela Prof. Samuels Prof Samuels Prof Samusls Maroon Lopmer Dr. Combe

Secret City Council Meeting Deliberates Damages and Bike Rule

A secret council gathering last night discussed damage suits harassing the city and the cost to the city. They considered securing evidence and possible resolutions to fight suits and avoid judgments. The bicycle ordinance and speed limit were debated with members split on immediate action.

Northwest Narrowly Escapes Major Collision On Lake Superior

The Fine Steamer Northwest just avoided a frightful collision with the Saginaw Valley on Lake Superior during an up trip. Dense fog thickened the air as both vessels blew fog signals and steered apart. fifty tons of powder aboard the Saginaw Valley heightened danger were a collision to occur. The Northwest passed within a deck’s length, narrowly missing contact.

Northwest Surenson Wie Jone Saginaw Valley Bio Lake Superior Vessela Saginaw

Councilman J T Fulton Recovering From Sunstroke

Councilman J T Fulton of the Fifth ward is seriously ill at home after a Tuesday sunstroke. He drove to the state house without a top on his wagon and fainted at the south steps. A stranger found him, he was taken home, shows signs of improvement the next day, and is thought out of danger. The incident occurred near the state house after he visited his son, a clerk with the railroad board.

J. T. Fulton Fifth Ward Fulton State House Board of Railroad Commissioners

Washing Blankets A Sunlit Guide To Line Drying

The article outlines a hands off method to wash blankets using soap, borax, and warm water. It advises letting blankets soak two hours then rinse until clear, hang evenly on the line to dry in four to five hours, and avoid ironing. The piece stresses that only the initial setup is hard work and suggests getting assistance.

One Piece Garment as Ideal Bicycle Skirt

A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes a one piece bicycle skirt with elastic side cords that rise and fold for mounting a bicycle, enabling walking and cycling without intrusion. The design aims to blend comfort with modesty and fashion without reformist connotations.

Chicago Tribune

Creek Supreme Court Rules On Pay Roll Suspension

The Creek supreme court ruled that a council call to adjust rolls had no power to pass an act suspending the chief, treasurer and auditor, leaving those officers in office. Treasurer Grayson continued work on the rolls and expects to begin payment about July 1 to roughly 13,000 enrolled citizens at about $14 per capita.

Laura McAluster The Creek Supreme Court

Prominent Attorney Shot in Sudden Attack at Bourn Benn

Jonathan Creed, a South Bend lawyer, was shot and wounded at close range by Daniel Mease, cider mill proprietor, amid ongoing business negotiations. Creed escaped serious injury by quick footwork as Mease fled after firing with a revolver and striking with a bar of iron.

South Bend Ind Bourn Benn Jonathan Creed Daniel Mease Mease Creed

North Topeka social notes and local business ads

North Topeka items report illness of Mrs Will Elliott and visitors around Kansas Avenue. Notes mention Silver Lake Fourth of July, a Frontenac visit, family gatherings in various streets, and a concert at National Reserve hall. Local businesses advertise millinery, groceries, hardware, buggies, a recent wedding, and social events with many residents named.

W.E. White Illisole Stedman Club Copeland Bell-call C H. Worthington C. Baker Sarah Hareresves A. Waterman L. Crandall Beulah O.E Garfield Park Helen Clark Epworth League of Mt. Olive EB Church J. J. Clark P. BE St. Joe Sturgeon Minois Kete F. King Grover Thornville Ohio Isaac Zartman Will Elliott Kansas Avenue Silver Lake J. W. White Frontenac Kan Mra. W. W. Mariett Central Avenue J. A. Hebard Lincoln Neb Mra & T. Cromwell Menoken Mary Wiley Kansas City Denver Col Kate King East Gordon Street Upper Sandusky E H. Light West Gorden Street Chicago California Winnie Jennie Texas National Reserve Hall Barrett Block W. C Sly Lodge & Colvin Norria Street Pratt Bros North Topeka Lakers Bros Stutz & Walker Will Courtney Kanass City W. B Hutchinson The Baptist Church Courtney Adsh Conkle Quincy Street Bertha Smith Muncie Indiana Vinewood Alice Goodhue Nellie Butterly Miss Smith Ind Kittie Dolman Mabel Proudfit John Sheets Harley Hamilton Paul Roehr Bert Roehr Olen Dolman Malcolm James C. W. Willets N. Kan. Av Oriente! School of Embalming A. J. Arnold &Son Druggista Sundries Munyon H. Heller N. Kan. Ave Moody's Magnet A. J. Proudet N. Kan Ave West Laurent Street Peary

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