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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1898

Page

8

Topeka Social and Personal Calendar Highlights

Social and personal notices list ongoing society events in Topeka and nearby towns. Whist and dancing clubs meet through the week, with parties honoring Mr. and Mrs. I. Lewis, plus club dances at Hudson's hall and Wetherell's hall. Members host dinners, subscriptions, and informal dances.

Miny Grace Whiting Aldham Whist Club Rocus Wo and Mire J. Mung Yupeka Avenue Occidental Ab J K. Hudeen Hindton's Hall It. Lewis Wetherell’s Hall Portia Club

The EH Club Dines Amid Dim Weather Event

The HH club held its regular Saturday evening gathering despite poor weather. Attendees included numerous named members such as Miss Fior ence Van Tass, Mike Jo Pickens, Alan Morton, Miss Deister, Miss Edda Prescott, Miss Johnson, and many others, with a long list of participants and associates evident in attendance.

the & EH Fiorence van Tass Mike Jo Pickens Alen Morton Mis Deister Edda Prescot Johnson Jesse Kins Jermina Greenwandi Bils Alice Atlee Rui Wing Mist Sepenytire McMahan Mins Gith Staine Miay Jdex Ethel Hayer Ihr] Graham Bte Aurel Idiness Peake Alleate Victor Martin Br. Kart Shook Charles Stolpe Frank Dudley OL Hubbard Fatnon Johnson Prod Stautterberg Hen Hlne Clark Snares Te Cunninehan Charles Markhee Fred Brown Stanton Muss Frank Thirkiey Wil Martin Lee Wingert Piette Hal Nitex Maurice Toad Harve Tiudrich Tineey Steinites Hirare Swiyee

Pleasant party hosted by Mr and Mrs Daniels

Mr and Mrs J F Daniels hosted a pleasant Saturday evening party with tis carte and meas. Mrs Dr McCray assisted in planning and serving, creating a cordial social event for attendees.

J. F. Daniels Dr. McCray

Socials and Millinery News From Ottawa Glove

A page of notes and personal mentions highlights visits and gatherings in Ottawa. Guests include Mr and Mrs McUrary, Mr and Mrs Paxton, Drent Mera Lowry and many others at homes on Kansas Avenue. Frequent millinery openings and fashion updates feature Miss Buhre at 623 Kansas Avenue with new hats and trims.

Myr Dr. McUray BD. P. Paxton Ross Mucus Miss Hagen Lena McCray Mildred Scott Fred Scott Weer Crosby Tillton Charlie Parker Hoyai Daniels Kansas Avenue Buhire Mise Nelson Marshall Field & Ch. Chicag Buhre Ws Delux

Real estate transfers recorded in local deeds list

Real estate transfers include Kasselwam to Naum for 326k on property described as sw gr sw Ar 1-11-15 and 26 acres. Morris to J W for 72S and north half of 720 Wal subdivision. Frenet to Wyatt $50 for lots 72 and 26, Lock 4 Harrison avenue. Harris and wife to Howard $2045. Harvey to Potwin $45. Malngart to A MO WH for 142 on 30 acres. Williams to same $108 on 50 acres.

HA. Kasselwam HA. Naum G. Morris J. W N.hf Wal J. M. Frenet A.C. Wyatt Harrison Thalme Harris Howard Ann Win Harvey Potwin West Street F. Alnggart Kithe Williams

Katy Ferdinand Disappears and Flees Justice

Katy Ferdinand, arrested last week for stealing 25 from Mrs. Tincher, is now a fugitive. Police held her as a suspect but no arrest warrant existed. a warrant was issued later, and Constable Jackson searches citywide without result. She is believed to be hiding in the city, Brooklyn, Dec 19, 1996. Ely Bros. endorses Ely’s Cream Balm with testimonials and purchase details.

Katy Ferdinand Tincher Jackson Brooklyn Ely Bros Ely Hart St YT Bros Raulch & Warren St. N

Maine Report Confirms Mine Cause of Destruction

The court of inquiry finds the Maine was destroyed by a naval mine while in Havana harbor Cuba on February 11 1898. It notes disciplined crew careful storage of ammunition, safe magazines and bunkers and concludes the forward magazines caused the blast after two separate explosions. The wreck shows extensive forward damage but the after portion remained intact. The report cites diver testimony and technical observations to support a mine-based destruction with no crew fault.

Washington Court of Inquiry United States Key West Fla Battiship Maine Havana Cuba Maine Sp. m EU Piard Boata Bard Brevaria Minzexines Sitl SoRet Catch Venrel T. Sampson Ua. N AL Mari

Indians Runaway From Haskell School Homeward Bound

Howard Lashbaugh and Don Brook, Arapaho youths from the Haskell Indian School, fled Lawrence early Sunday to return to their hunting grounds. Officers arrested them near North Topeka and jailed them, with a reward offered for their return. In police court Judge Atchison questioned the boys about why they left, the one spokesman replying he prefers home to the school.

Howard Lashbaugh Don Brook Haskell Lawrence Joourney Arapahoes Indian Territory North Topeka Willams Summers

What Ails Miss Barrison in Prussia Suppression Move

Berlin reports the Prussian diet seeks to expel Lena Tarrioit one of the Barrison sisters, part of the Swedish dancing quintette, branding her notoriously obnoxious and urging government action to remove her from Prussia.

Prussia Berlin

Charters Filed For Multiple Firms In Various Cities

The Jackson County smang Loan and Savings association files charter with the secretary of state today. Headquarters will be at Holton with directors listed. Other charters noted include Globe Mercantile of Minneapolis and Foster Graniford sidewalk component in city, plus several small town firms and associations with specified capitals.

Jackson County Smang, Loan and Savings Association Circleville Curt of Boidier GD. Lueck ‘Af al J Smth Foster Graniford Condon State Toni of Coffesville Holyrood Creamery Association of Holyrood Hilsworth County

Springfield grocer firm assigns voluntary bankruptcy

A. F. Niles & Son, wholesale and retail grocers and provision dealers, assigned their assets today in Springfield Massachusetts. The firm says liabilities are large and the firm was one of the city’s largest houses, with property and inventory to be revealed as part of the record.

Springfield Mass A. F. Niles & Son

CARE OF THE AGED. New Haven Mission expands funding

The Rev N Ho Whittress reports the national committee has raised funds from 10000 to 107000 and increased aid from six to 48 families. The goal is to urge Congregational churches to care for aged and destitute ministers and their families, including home and foreign missionaries.

New Haven Conn N. Ho Whittress National Council of Congregational Churches United States

Dramatic events near Topeka with Miss Francis of Yale cast

Topeka theatergoers may see Stason's comedy Miss Francis of Yale at Crawford Theater next Saturday night. The show, first staged in New York, follows in the style of Charley's Aunt and The Mysterious Mr. Bugle. Cast includes Girardot as lead, Lavinia Shennon, Monte Donlev, Gertrude Homan, and Raymond Capp. Burlesque and vaudeville arrive tonight. Prices range 15 to 75 cents after Kansas City run.

Topeka Stason Cramford Francis Yale New York City Charley Aly India Mr. Bugte Denne Girardot Tennessee Gertrude Homan Latte Lord Paun Crawford Theater Harry W. Lemon Kansas City Gots Gem Dale Bakers Courtney's Walt Jeffers Gee Schreiner Rubee North Topeka Inter Ocean Jackay Arrantidd Pred Lane New Mexico Walter Brinker Seventh Madieon Kanuss Avenue Rathbone UD. W. Hall St Avenue Tor Clifford Welch Baldwin Welch W. F. Danvers Arkammu City CM. Kistjer Quincy

Wichita county GOP convention endorses Frank Grimes for treasurer

A county Republican gathering selected delegates and alternates to state and congressional conventions. The convention rallied behind Frank Grimes for state treasurer, adopting a resolution praising his character and urging party support to secure his nomination.

Wichita County Fred Friar J. G. Donnell P.M. Reinheimer A. E Thrapp Charles Drenning John Burns Ora Wekett Kammer Frank Grimes Grimes Winchita County

Kansas Insurance 1897 figures show premium loss ratios

Figures compiled by E W Tatman of the state Insurance department note the high cost of insurance in Kansas in 1897. The text lists business written and premiums collected for all companies and mutuals, with losses paid and incurred, and shows membership changes from 1890 to 1897.

E.W. Tatman State Insurance Department Kansas Kansas Mutual Companies Mae

Local items note miltary company drill plan and street incident

Mrs J A Bidwell organizes a women's military company for exhibition drills with Mrs E R Meredith likely to train. A Kansas City meat and supplies house advertises for Passover, and a Jewish name incident is noted. A water pipe break near Kansas Ave and Eighth St drenches the alley as a horse falls into a hole between Second and Third. Ellen M Rule of Topeka is discussed in relation to the Topeka asylum. A fire at 1106 Harrison St damaged a wash house owned by Herbert White but was extinguished before firemen arrived. Fire alarm came via telephone to Bremen HQ and multiple units responded.

J. A. Bidwell Jewell Policing E.R. Meredith J. ¥. Abrahams Kansas City Kansas Avenue Eighth Street Second Third Quincy Street Ellen M. Rule Tonganecie Topeka Junction City Inn Harrison Street Herbert White Bremen Seventh Harriston Chemical Company No Hook and Ladder Company No

Insolvent Bank Dividends Declared by Currency Comptroller

The comptroller of the currency has declared dividends in favor of the creditors of insolvent national banks. Five percent to Merchants' National Bank of Helena Montana and 5 percent to First National Bank of Tyler Texas. Twenty-five percent to National Bank of Kansas City Missouri and 29.3 percent to First National Bank of Niagara Falls New York. Subscribe for The State Journal.

Washington Merchants’ National Bank of Helena Mont First National Bank of

North Topeka Column Note for Morning Submissions

Local column invites readers to place items at the Kimball Pig Oo before 9 o'clock in the morning. The note clarifies submission timing and venue for community notices in North Topeka.

Kimball Pig

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