North Topeka Community News Item
Local notes report cleanup work on backyards Clarence Carter visiting family patrolmen Owens and Carlson serving as north side day men Parmeter Eaton jeweler relocates to 427 Kansas Ave cross moves to 427 Kansas Ave post office area Mrs M R Wasson convalescing Gelen Nichols visits from Kansas University Bonnie Edwards attends Madison trip registration books moved to Mert Holman Miss Edna Parkhurst returns from Madison A Morthland moves into 1186 Quincy Mrs H B Cheney visiting Buritt Kansas Rebekah Lodge basket social Miss Ida Cromwell returns to Menoken Jonathan meals changed to eat out Citizens meeting about reducing city expenses Junior Endeavor program at Congregational church raises funds Mrs Frank Fleming dies at Central Ave convalescent home remains to Rossville funeral at Rossville Camden coal shop promotes best meat in city Starnes of Phoenix Life Insurance in Topeka visiting family Rochester school district votes on bonds for school house additions Mrs J P Fulton dies paralyzed mother of Mrs Dr Mitchell funeral tomorrow at 3 pm Rochester cemetery baking powder advert ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Carter
Owens
Carlson
Parmeter & Eaton
NL Cross
North Topeka
Kansas Avenas
M Wasson
Gelen Nichols
Kansas University
Mert Holman
Edna Parkhurst
Madison
Eaosan
A. Morthland
Frank Russell
Quincy
Mra H. B Cheney
Burit
Kas
Mra
M. M. Hale
N. Kasave
Ore Station
Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Frank Fleming
Central Avenue
Rossville
Qulog
Camden
Ewan
Kansas Ave
Moe
J. H. Bevin
M. Starnes
St. Joseph
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
Mr. W
Davon
Jackson Street
Starnes Turmerly
Topeka
Nethane
Kansas Mutual Life
Rochester
J. P. Fulton
Fulton
Mitchell
van Buren
Paul Kauvar at Sand Last Night Stirs Small Audience
Critic finds Sz auvar a great play though poorly presented by a weak company. Carrie Turner shines in the title role with a capable ensemble, while John W. Rose stands out in the comedy part. The production features good scenery and a strong dream scene despite dull dialogue in acts one and two. Marriage licenses issued to several couples noted in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Mackay
Paul Evuvar
Mac
Paul Keuver
Hobinfae
Paul Kauvar
Carrie Turner
Fla First Earance
HER OWN DEFAMER: Mary Berger and the improper letters case
Miss Mary Berger of Eugene, a fashionable dressmaker, was held to answer before the U S commissioner for sending improper letters through the mails. The case alleges she has for a year and a half written vile notes defaming herself as Mrs Dr McKenny to several leading women, prompting complaints to the post office and an arrest of Emma Burgess. A sermon and church notices follow from Liberty United Presbyterian to St Simons, St George and other local churches with services and topics listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evocent
Ore
Mary Berger
Eugene
United States
Miss Berger
Dr. McKenny
Dr McKenny
Post Office Department
Emma Burgess
Liberty United Presbyterian Church
Fifth
Leland Streets
Delock
North Topeka Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harrison Streets
W. B Hutchison
Western Avenue
7Th
Good Shepherd
Quincy
Laurent Streets
North Topeka
Irving Todd
Calvary
Fourth Street
TL German Lutheran Church
van Buren
C. F. Graebner
Stor
Statue of Highland Mary to be unveiled in Scotland
The plan to honor Highland Mary with a statue near Auchmore, designed by sculptor D W Stevenson, is set for July 21, 1896, the poet Burns centennial. The statue will reflect period costume with details sourced from David Allen and will overlook Dunoon castle and the Firth of Clyde. The feature closes with a nod to Price's Baking Powder.
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Scotland
Highland Mary
Bobby Burns
My Mary
D. W. Stevenson
Mary Campbell
Auchmore
Stevenson
David Allen
O’er Burns
Dearie
Nown
Dunoon Castle
Firth of Clyde
Burns
Mary
Washburn College Lit Society Hosts Mr Boughton Honor
The Washburn College Literary Society entertained about 150 guests in the chapel to honor Mr. Chas W Boughton a leading member and state figure. The event featured toasts by Prof Almond E Palmer and remarks by J Boughton and others with decorations of palms and crimson chrysanthemums and a serenade by a quartet.
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Washburn College Literary Society
Boughton
Washburn
Chas. W. Boughton
Quartette
Messia Woodworth
Poll, Silver and Brown
Almond E. Palmer
J. Boughton
F. L Platt
Charles A. Magaw
Paul A. Lovgewoell
Charles D. Welch
Julius Weidling
Alamai
Erastus G. Smith
Beloit College
Price
More Bodies Found After Orchard Street Collapse
The New York building collapse on Orchard Street has grown deadlier with three more corpses recovered, bringing total fatalities to five and eight seriously hurt. The victims identified are John Marle, Joseph Ross, and Joseph Marr, all workers on the site, with more workers unaccounted for as debris is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orchard Street
John Marle
Joseph Ross
Joseph Marr
Great Summer Race Meet Excursions From Burlington Route
The Burlington Route will run low rate excursions to St Joseph Missouri for the Great Summer Race meeting July 8 4 5 and 6 1896 at the St Joseph Fair association grounds. Purses include 1000 for two year old trotting and pacing each among other events. Special purses total 5000 for free for all trotting and pacing. Nominators may declare out May 15 or June 15 with fees and purses to be divided 50 23 15 and 10 percent. Entries close April 15 with money due the eve of the race. Address W C Brows and P L Cranks at St Joseph Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
St Joseph
Alix Warred
Robert J Carved
W. C. Brows
P. L Cranks
Joseph
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and Little Giant Pills Ad
An old ad promotes Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup for instant relief and a permanent cure promise, priced 23, 50, and 100. It touts a positive guarantee with every bottle and lists W. R Kennady as the seller. It also markets Beggs Little Giant Pill and Pillar pills, claiming 40 pills per bottle and superiority over others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begg
W. R Kennady
W. R. Kennady
Easter Gifts for the Book Lover and Home Embellishments
Special correspondence from Paravetraia notes Easter gift ideas focused on symbol and craft. White and gold themes, Easter lilies, prayer book marks, etched wood cutters, and a cornucopia wall holder. Also describes a ribbed linen duck cover with gold thread and a novel silk book for silks, plus a Sea serpent skin exhibit at the Bombay Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
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Miller
Kansan City
Delia Hartwell
Meriden
Erly W. van Kirk
Newkirk
Emma J. Rice
Fred W. Rader
Merid
Mary E Swickard
Tone
Joseph KC. Bratt
Lucindi Murray
Tope
C. F. Shaffer
Mary Deckman
Top
First Society of Spiritualists
Lincoln
Post Hall
East Sixth Street
Dalton
Baker University
Martin Sic
First Christian Church
Benjamin L Smith
Second Baptist Church
First Street
G. D. Olden
Ilam
First Church of God
W. T. Turpin
Irst Presbyterian Church
Rey
B Alderson
D. D
J. E. Adams
Madison Street Baptist Church
W. F. Pile
F. P. Cleaves
Washburn Avenue
Twelfth Street
Laravne
Jim
Atlanta
Dorfbarbier
Gobby Burns Sweetheart
Burlington
Eis
Crane Bousce
Bombay Zoological Gardens
W. C. Mittesperczr
Clarion
E. Surrey
Grey
Kansas
West Sixth ST
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kansas
Thremerie Scootr« Scorr. G Cremeri¢ Proprietors
Kansas Avenue
Geo. Burgbart
Ens
Ave
Belinda Melliean
Yonder Sunday School
Hoot and Hide Bank
Reginald Sweetbread
Cactus Hemmington
Dick Doulebohn
Pike's Peak
Caicedo
Enests
Ees Trent
Ceel
F. W. Bailey
A. M
M.D
Kans. Ave
Holmes’ Drug Store
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