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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes a Derthiee Music Club Meeting

In Topeka society news the Derthiee Music club gathered at Mrs. Charles J. Glend's home for an afternoon program. The readings and musical selections featured Mozart and other composers with performances by Miss Campbell, Miss Hughes, Mrs. Lane, and Mrs. Wear among others. The club announced the next meeting will be with Mrs. Reed and the composer in attendance.

Derthiee Music Club Charles Glend Charantertension of Slvdart Ravsy J. W Miss Campbell Pisqe Gleed B. Lane Teeenes Campbell Mies Mina Atkin Mra Teed Ote Hess

Mrs Menninger Entertains Guests With Poem Readings

Mrs C F Menninger hosts a Wednesday afternoon gathering inviting many ladies. Eugene Field poems read to guest Mr Job McArthur Scribner rep, with a small photograph card and Field quotation. Evening reception continues with more friends welcomed by Mr and Mrs Menninger in similar style.

Menninger C.F. Menninger Penn Maten Eugene Ficit Job. McArthur Scribner Publishing Eusera Pield J. W. Nower M. M. Miller Byron Davie B Hrets J. D. Walker Charles J. J. Blower Dire Freizeit George Ho Whitcomb Kim A. T. Waggoner A. Latham James Moore Kons G. Foster A. Marburg

Lotus Party Opens New Thursday Evening Series

The Lotus held the first party of a new Thursday evening series with a dance program. Attendees included Misses Peck, Miss Powleson, Miss Wikidal, Miss McClintchet, and Messrs Burgess, Scott, and Bennett. Local residents and supporters gathered for this debut event.

Lotus Lotus Clo C Alen Ae Atile Ewart Bliss Maude Eten SY Miss Dsutel Peck Ates Stiew Prances’Noon Stiss Sors Glenna Crows Miva Emily Tewksbury Eee Virgiline Mulvane Minny Madee

Subscription Party At Hudsons Tail Ends In Gathered Guests

A social subscription party at Hudson's tails drew numerous attendees including Miss Nannie Mapkine Olise Mertha Wradshaw and many others. Tuesday morning Miss Maude Lord and Mr Martin Shofquist wed with Rev H H Howard officiating. later, the couple rode a moon train to Texas Galveston and Houston after a wedding breakfast. Card party and high five events followed with a wide circle of local guests and entertainers.

Hudson's Tal Nannie Mapkine Olise Mertha Wradshaw Stiss Willay Bull Lee Toxiden Em~ Allen Mint May Lange Peart E Fartent Aliss Eleanor Work Grace Jian Mine Allis Walker Miia Zida Bergen Mary Walker Alice Prescott Sumie Wilder Daisy Sampson Shey Hillis Afr Law C. E. Sullivan Jake Falla Fred Gordon Karl McDowell Lord Shoquint Maude Lord Archie Lord Martin Shofquist Hubert Truck H H. Howard Jehictt Mrs. Shotquint Jett Galveston Houston Texas

Social Roundup Among Auburndale Family and Friends

Numerous visits and greetings fill local social pages as Miss Harriet Thompson hosts the Juanita Whist Club in Auburndale, Mrs. Daisy Tons entertains guests, and Mrs. C. J. Maker plans a Ladies Society party. Nearby Miss Jettie Melton heads to Retia, while Miss Helen Wilson visits Topeka before returning to Lake Forrest for fencing duties.

Frank Cait Ottawa Daisy Tons Hue Queet Mise Cinn Heatin K Wrath Crane Mra K. Jamivon Johnniscoa Stas Glesina Ine Misa Laut Portyer Niss Nellie Post Bumiay Robert Cunictus P Ditton Irs W. M. Manspeslier Fr. Jamison California Jamison Jaszie Davie Faye Lawrence Helen Wilson Lake Forrest Topeka John Fintey Elmira Chaitleie Pinley J. A. Bove Jettie Melton Noreton Mim Myre Callaham Retia R.A. Wasson Mary Thompson Charies Blood Salih Fred Brown Arthur Murphy Mix Jenson Isabel CL Cl Baker Tormorrow Glens Fall Black S. Sioniard Wiiter Cups Pounds Lourenson EB. Te Capeiami A. Evans Kansas City Sherbert

Arizona Legislature Moves to Remove Governor

The Arizona House passed a resolution urging Governor Franklin to sign a tax exemption bill for ten years on mineral reduction storage reservoirs and canals. The body then adopted a second resolution expressing implicit confidence in the governor and demanding an immediate change at the office.

Phoenix Arizona Franklin

Disorderly House Raided on Adams Street

Police raided Lizzie Williams house at Adams Street near First at 1 AM. Detectives Capron Price and Fatrolmer arrested five people, naming Lizzie Williams Rebecca Brown Mary Adams Chas Brown and Robert Ransom. Williams Forman charged with keeping a disorderly house. others charged as inmates. All are colored. Ransom fined 26 dollars for perjury. All fines set at 10 dollars except Ransom.

Lizzie Williams Adams Street Fatrolmer Campbwil Capron Price Lizzie Willam Rebecca Brown Mary Adarms Chas Brown Robert Ransom Wiliams Forman Ransom

Local Misdemeanors and Cremation Reported

Geo Skages jailed for stealing horse clippers from J M Knightt fined $10 by Police Judge Atchison. Belle Fisher, a colored woman, fined $1 after a quarrel led to arrest. The body of Misa Martha Strastecker, former Chicero milliner who died by suicide, cremated and ashes sent to St Louis.

Geo. Skages J. M. Knightt Atchison Belle Fisher Misa Martha Strastecker Chicero St Louis

Riggs in Possession Takes Charge of Garnett Court

Lawrence March 20 S A Higgs returned from Garnett where he demanded C A Smart be seated as judge of the Fourth district. Smart claimed he would resign but did not resign a legal office. The bench was occupied by Riggs who conducted court and recording until adjournment.

Lawrence S. A. Higgs Garnett C. A. Smart Fourth Judicial District Riggs State Senate Afr Smart Kies Webi Bigee Miggs wd-Jourmmunt

Will Make Fitz Fight Corbett Battle Pursued

San Francisco March 20 Billy Brady returns from Nevada with Kid Egan aiming to force Fitzsimmons into another bout with Corbett. Brady argues Fitzsimmons must fight again or retire, suggesting public sympathy and possible offers from Maher, Sharkey, or Goddard to regain support. Corbett states he seeks another battle despite recent defeat and explains his injured hand hindered his performance.

San Francisco Billy Brady Firesimmons Corbett Fitzsimmons Jim Cotrem Tit Maher Goddard Sharkey Brads Australia Fitz Pitt

Lewelling Secures Boost for Railroad Board Contingent Fund

Senator Lewelling, chair of the ways and means committee, credited with obtaining an extra 1000 dollars for the railroad commissioners contingent fund, raising the annual amount to 2000 dollars despite salary cuts of 50 dollars for each member. He plans to join the board on April 1 unless a special session is called.

Railroad Commission Wes Senator Lewelling Ways and Means Board of Railroad Commissioners Lewelling

Debates on tariff bill as Wheeler seeks relief plan

Washington March 20 Wheeler Dent Alan charged for six lines of legislation to ease the people. The House debated the tariff date and Tax cuts on whisky amid heated exchanges. Speakers highlighted past campaigns, extra sessions, and a prophecy on McKinley law, as Bailey’s view drew applause. Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised amid clutter.

Washington Wheeler Dent Alan Talley Remierk Cungives Dingley Bailey Dewitt G. W. Stansfield Avenue

Fitz Will Retire From Public Exhibitions Forever

Robert Fitzsimmons, world champion, left Carson Nevada amid snow as he declares retirement from all public appearances. He will not pose or spar again and plans to travel to San Francisco for a final механical pavilion show, fulfilling a wife’s demand.

Wytesimmons Corbett Fitzsimmora San Francisco

Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed by Various Local Figures

Condensed testimony from Chas Hood Columbus broker and manuf acturers agent asserts the cough remedy’s unmatched quality. J D Brown Fort Wayne hotel proprietor testifies the product cured a two year cough. F Merritt Batwinsville Mass praises it as rivaled by none and preferred to doctors. Mrs Heming Chicago keeps it for croup relief. Free trial bottle offered at J K Jones drug store Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue.

Chas Hood Columbus

State Poultry Assn Formed to Seek Topeka Show

State Poultry Association was formed by Shawnee County breeders to promote the state group and secure the next Topeka exhibition in January 1898. A board of directors will guide the effort with bids already submitted. Topeka favored, with early funds raised and more expected. Also notes land grant decision sending 7 000 acres to Kansas for agricultural colleges and governor authorization forthcoming.

Shawnes Topeka F.G. Tompkins P.M. Lewis Lecompton Kamneas State Poultry Association Eastern Poultry Associations Anaas College Washington Kansas Leedy Crawford

Market Report Highlights Wheat Corn and Hog Prices

The report shows wheat prices steady with limited demand and a narrow May to July spread, corn largely unchanged then easing, and hog futures buoyant with higher ready-to-sell quotes. Receipts and shipments at Topeka and Kansas City reflect modest activity. cattle, hogs, and lambs trade varied with overall market strength in hogs and steady to firmer grain futures.

Yeateriny Northwest Tita Isc RHC Ske Kansas City Karisan City Erie Nis Chamberlin Topeka Kan Ats Mary Ter New Orleans Baldwin and Farnam Liverpool Chicago Logan Mitchell Tm Antwerp Eabien Gerald St. Louis Barre Hotey Lee Seeneaa Barrett Expec

Doctors Endorse Kola Nervine Tablets Across Physicians

Physicians of high repute praise Charcot’s Kola Nervine Tablets for nervous disorders. Letters from Dr. Henry Tucker and others claim tonic benefits, infallible results in neurasthenia, insomnia, and dyspepsia, urging patients to start tablets today under assurances of relief.

Henry Tucker Champlain State Chicago Charcote Dr. Charcot Charcot A. C. Smerwin Pelham Boston Mass New England Charcer A.C. Sherwin Frank Powell Fourth and Cedar Sts. St. Paul Army Horthwent Amron Kola D. Frank Powell Somernet Street Masa Cnarcats Edward F. White M.D A. Averile Spooner

Aged 63 credits Dr Charcot Kola Nervine Tablets

A 63-year-old man reports renewed vitality after using Dr Charcot Kola Nervine Tablets. He claims better sleep, reduced rheumatic symptoms, and restored energy, stating he has practiced forty years and feels like a young man. Authenticated testimonials from physicians support the product’s health claims.

Custer Seon Charcot Dave Bever Rekra Churcoll

Wheat market reports and grain letters midweek

The grain letter notes strong demand for wheat, with Minneapolis and other markets showing activity. Argentine shipments and New York futures influence sentiment as weather aids growth crops and corn and oats trade steady amid large weekly clearances.

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