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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1896

Page

6

Sol Smith Russell Stars in Everyday Man at Grand

Sol Smith Russell performed a double bill at the Grand with Mr. Vale ntin e Christmas and An Everyday Nut. The audience enjoyed his aging bachelor persona in Reveries of a Bachelor while Everyday Man mixed comedy with pathos as John Empy, and the show drew an old-time crowd despite mixed reception and some seating confusion.

Mim Sol Smith Russell Jobo Tod Come Ave & Joviexat Booth Clamelly Na' Ia Tke Bob Acres Sheridan Quick Jeff Dr. Fangiost Joe Jefferson Dr Paoglosy Rip van Winkle Ada Mr. Russell Sodis Mr. Jefferson Dr. Pangloss Acros Reve Russell Valei You Geo Woodward Clem Jr. Valeotias Marguerite Merrington John Empy Rusaell New York Arte Topeka

Fire claims vast Kronkhelt fortune in Holland Este War

A. B. Kronkhelt, a retired contractor of Holland City, believes he will inherit a large estate from Kaspar Kronkhelt, read 100 years after the will's creation. The will splits the estate among descendants, with about 100 heirs in fourth and fifth generations, totaling roughly $300 million in today’s currency. Brice Wade, longtime resident, dies at 82. Gov. Matthews remains gravely ill in St. Louis after a relapse.

Varrions Holland Intaxapotia Ind A. B. Kronkhelt York Kaspar Kronkhelt Lhie Myes Cambria Mii

Reverend Fowler Leaves Journalism for Methodist Clergy

The Kansas City Star reporter Harvey Fowler, known for state politics coverage, becomes a Methodist clergyman. He will lead a four-church circuit in Riley County with headquarters at Zeandate, after reporting the Wichita convention.

Fred L. Vandegriff Kansas City Harvey Fowler Topeka Jovnxai Buch Fowler Me. Fowler Riley County Zeaudate Wichita

Democrats In Fourth District Sit Without Quorum

The Democratic congressional committee of the Fourth district met in Topeka yesterday to call a convention but adjourned to April 0 due to no quorum. Rumors circulated that H. Martie, Marion postmaster and committee chair, might seek Congress, but he denied candidate interests as Democrats contemplate challenges to Congressman Curia.

Terday Democratic Congressional Committee Fourth District Topeka Emporis H. Martie Marion Congress Martin

North Topeka Names and Local Notices From Town Column

North Topeka reports several local items including John Montague from Newman day and Des J Watherholt’s illness on Jackson street. Mentions of Peter Foster of Silver Lake moving toward Springfield Mo, and local businesses offering goods from 582 N Kansas Ave to 1002 N Kansas Ave.

John Montague Newman Silver Lake Des J. W. Watherholt Jackson Street W. H. Wilson Haa Fulton Cramer Lawrence Peter Foster Springfield Dra. Lyon & Reynolds Kansas Avenue Topuka A. J. Kane & Co Geo J. E. Helfer North A. J. Proudiit Kansas David McGimolt North Harrison T Union Pacific

Hats And Gowns In The Spring Fashion Scene

Rich materials for evening wear dominate the coming season with black accents on gowns and bejeweled laces. Fur appears across gowns, not just mantles, driving high demand and raising concerns for sable species. An illustrated evening dress features glace satin skirt, white edges, red roses, white lace bands, and jet garlands, with balloon sleeves and red rose embellishments.

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New Fashions: Fur Lined Capes and One Color Gowns

The article notes fur lined capes and long wraps as fashionable for the coming season. One color gowns will dominate for street wear and travel, while formal attire will feature combinations and floral patterns. Parisian taste favors deep tones and elegant simplicity.

Tailor Made Gowns Adorn Fashion Sketch

A fashion sketch details a beige gown with stitched bands and a beaded bodice. The design features a short basque, pearl buttons, ribbed high collar, medieval cuffs, and a bias sleeve. A Louis Seize collar in white cloth is worn with a black straw hat trimmed with roses and black ostrich plumes.

Society Notes Highlight Topeka Events And Weddings

Topeka society notes recount a Roundabout whist club dinner at Mr L B Greenwood with Misses Danay Samson Alice Atwood Minnie Marsh Nasale Hopkins Daisy Smith and Messrs J K Bair Dick Alden H Valentine L H Greenwood C Cooper Fred Van Valkenburg guests Miss Effie Loder Clay Center and Miss Triest Greenwood. The Stedman Chums held a regular meeting with prosody lesson readings and reviews by Garretson Crandell Roby and Downing. Invitations arrive for the marriage of Nelle Tuber to Theodore Bartholow Byram at Trinity church April 6 and church access by card only. Other items note visits by Mrs J M Simpson of McPherson and Rev D A Hayes of the University of Denver, plus Bally Forth cycle club meeting with president Mrs C S Sutton.

L. B. Greenwood Holyoke Missay Danay Samson Alice Atwood Minnie Marsh Nasale Hopkins Daisy Smith Fred van Valkenburg J. KB. Bair Dick Alden Stedmam Chums Stedman Club L. H. Crandell Presdent Garretson Crandell Sarah Hargeeava John Seaton

Fragmentary Local Gossip Notes from a 19th Century Page

The column lists scattered items: Lily Krauthof of Kanene City resists bees visiting Mise Blanche Dienat, Carroll Merrin returns from tercoon, a bar gar leaves for Decatur to visit relatives, Mr and Mrs Noble Prentica keeping house at Merriam Place Kep sus Cry near Sixteenth street, Rosato turns today and W H Rossington returns from Kenosha to accompany daughter Florence to show, Mrs J B Werner hosts a small gathering for Miss Mittie Brown of Whiting with Julia Werner and Miss Note Pution assisting.

Lily Krauthof Kanene City Yestertay Carroll Merrin Tercoon Bargar Decatur Noble Prentica Merriam Place Kepsus Cry Sixteenth Street Wea Rosato W. H. Rossington Kenosha Wistetsle Florence

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