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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1898

Page

6

North Topeka social notes and local events

In North Topeka many small items of church and community life are recorded, including visits, gatherings, and notices. Among the events: Mrs Maud Frome of 155 Monroe Street and Hattie Rich of Tryin Ma. attend gatherings. Harry Small visiting Atchison relatives. local church services at East Ganon Street. Sunday school and social events at Kanine Avenue church. members of the W T club and City Federated clubs meet to discuss plans. interments noted for local residents. preparations for a concert and table events at various homes.

Gem Bakery Courtneys Safford Feum Cromwell & Jeffers Mile Hattie Rich Tryin Maud Frome Monro Arent Denver John Tiradiey Charies Artie Santa Fe Dreistach Hurd Harrison Atreets Stoker Qulicy Kanine Avenue Edich Carrie Haines Harrison Street Hdith Pus Laura Houghtetiy Etim Parsons Cat Wut Paarl Trwls Bessie Kite Binnens Shepherd Kaeser Quincy Street Ladies of the Baptist Baldwin Nf Ir Boast Astin Dutawe Bie Str Zeriwarth Mes S. Aid Jord Therbier MF. Brown Mr Towns Hlf. Morris Clay Street Topeka Lacey Mes Ottawa Fo Murris Ube W. T Mlm Wale Fannie Cote Chiha Sd. Rechar Soaterdey He Hiner Renmenie Shawgee Salateae Meath A. Curtis Pela Eile Charles Curtis Takurent Ae Buren Sten Brown Po Frage Gni Berets Henry Harry Fork Duns Lukene Teaver J. Ind Curtis Tipster Avene Hocanice Vera Je Gotten Alig Bktinen Clary Suri Edna Sin Aia Janes Fen Patieroon Atatren Eimer Tiina Feso Ihodna Testind Fearred Athval Graph Tantarel Mubed Twckeral Fees Wees Seer Ste Salle

Rail routes and departures from Kansas City choices

Travel guide fragment lists Union Pacific options via Wew 2:50 for Kansas City with return to Topeka at 6:10 pm or the Limited from Kansas City at 1 pm reaching Topeka at 4:30 pm. Also mentions Rockee TS at 6:20 am to Kansas City and intermediate points.

Union Pacific Kansas City Topeka Kenneas City Kensas City Chica

Plans for Big Improvements at Garfield Park This Summer

Directors of Marshall's band plan major Garfield park upgrades this summer including a new two story casino for entertainments and a dancing pavilion. Improvements foreseen cover band stand orientation, benches, repainting, fountains with cement coatings, a dammed ravine for a decorative water feature, trees planted, and tennis and croquet areas for picnics. Work begins this week with cleanup and tree removal as plans develop.

IL Te Soldier Creek

Fusion hopes sour as Kansas Democrats woo Populists

Leaders from both parties meet amid claims of talks on campaign literature and possible fusion. Populist chair Taylor Riddle hosts discussions at the National Hotel to discuss strategy while Democrats J Mack Love and T G Fitch press for favorable terms or to run their own ticket if not met.

Fitch Ove Love Fusion Mack Mr. Fitch Riddle State Committee Fiddie Handie Hiddie Mening Mhe

Stone Blocks Best For the Walks Through the State House Square

The state executive council will soon decide on installing diagonal walks through the state house grounds as outlined in the bill from the last legislature. The proposal requires works to be Trinidad asphalt or an equivalent quality material, with anticipated controversy over the project.

State House State Executive Council Trinidad Ecapitel

Topeka Social Scene Notes Nineteenth Century Style

Social and Personal notices describe Topeka events with a Wetherell hall dance hosted by the O N club. Attendees include L D Rees, Fred Kellogg, T F P Doran, H Davis, G Fleisman, B Spencer, H Wingett, B Pitts, Fles, J H Wetherell, W F Schoeh, EB Poulks, L J Woolverton, Grace Poulks, Tucker man, Mixys Davis, J Falls, Lon Davis, and Fred Tuckerman plus Masons guests. The Portia club hosts annual Bassanio party with husbands in attendance.

Wetherell's Hall L. D. Rees Fred Kellogg T. FP. Doran H. Davis G. Fleisman B. Spencer Ho Wingett Pitts Fredles J. H. Wetherell W. F. Sehoeh EB. Poulks

Garfield Park Transformation Plan Reported for Topeka

A plan outlines major upgrades at Garfield Park including relocation of seating and casino, improved drives with paving, new gate, and a refreshed lemonade stand. It envisions a summer makeover with new boats, a rebuilt boat landing, and extended grounds to host concerts and entertainments for Marshall’s band era nostalgia.

Delonge Councilan Skinner Plweins Kansas Avenue Solier Creek Garfield Park Marshall's End Topeka

Union Pacific 8:30 mm Train to Kansas City Scheduled

The new 8:30 mm train departs Union Pacific for Kansas City at 4 p.m. reaching Topeka at 6:10 p.m. An alternative Limited service arrives in Kansas City at 7 p.m. and Topeka by 8:20 p.m. on April 1. A concert by Ali Beerman, violinist, is advertised at the Apollo club and Baptist church with 22 cent admission. Warner on Potters showroom lists 26 and 628 Quincy St. 12 photos, West Sixth Street.

Union Pacific Kansas City Topeka Apollo Club Baptist Church Ali Beerman Surrey Warner On Potter's Quincy St West West Sixth Street

Democratic Populist Talks Sink into State Committee Plans

Fragmented discussion shows the executive committee deferring to the state committee on party action. Key figures TG Fitch Wichita and Sepp Galena attend a Midland hotel meeting in Kate City Mo amid talks of conference seats on the state ticket. End twist notes party tact and debate over asphalt walk construction around the capitol.

Lave TG. Fitch Wichita Will Sepp Galena J. J. Hall Daden City CW. Firand Democratic Party Ana Campaian Innes Tr Ja Witch Tayslor Riddle Love Mr. Riddie

Cannons for Parsons Buried at Oakwood Cemetery

Antietam Post No 64 G A R has separated two cannon and two pyramids of cannon balls for burial ground at Oakwood cemetery. One cannon is 700 pounds Parrott and another is 240 pounds Columbian. The guns came from Fort Monroe Virginia and will be in position before Decoration Day.

Fortress Monroe Parsons Antietam G. A. Th Oakwood Cemetery Columbia Fort Monroe

Political Notes and Local Social News in Topeka

In Topeka, election returns show Kirkpatrick carrying Montgomery county in primaries with majorities. Elk county Republicans back Kirkpatrick for congress in Howard convention, while Neosha county GOP ties delegation to Kirkpatrick. Dupree arrested for selling liquor in a Kansas avenue restaurant. trial postponed to April 5. social events include Portia banquet, high five party for Lexington classmates, and a surprise anniversary gathering at the Custen border home with numerous local attendees.

Kirkpatrick Congress Montgomery County Elk County Howard Kirkpattick George Dupree Word Myvor Kansas Avenue Tenth Street Dupree Dupres Mescott Surrey Topeka

Pyramid Pill Cure Promises Piles Relief Across Forms

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a universal remedy for piles in all forms. It claims prior medical efforts failed, but the new treatment reportedly removes irritation quickly and cures with minimal nerve contact. The maker, Myra Dre Co of Marshall, markets through drug stores nationwide.

Dewitt Suallelei Myra Dre Co Marshall Pepe Buku Ie Witt Rou

Iris Club Teas and Music Club Programs Noted

A report lists Iris Club members and guests at Miss Adah Ghent’s home with a Tiger prevention lineup of names. It also covers the Bitton Music map regular meeting at Prof. Worrall’s home with a detailed program of vocal solos, duets, and ensembles led by Miss Worrall and Miss Fuller, among others.

Iris Club Hone Adah Ghent Tiger Prevent Matry War Horn Mies Ora Hatstiee Jeannie Pugin Edith Stelpe Mies Beabky Wares Mud Shafer Mins Mabvil Dizon Mik Bils Fen Mink Selene Jotingen Milas Bernle Maxwell Mise Ore Cuming Theres Junries Misemma Nichols Anna Cluietnson Ed Gresnet EJ. Warter Charlies Nelsom Joe Johnson Bert Maxwell Milan Ghent WI Benson Heatatt Nelson Geto. Warren Otto Fabers Locuis Spyder Hert Warner Bitton Music Map Worrall Muerte Fountain Haawate Lydia Culp Les Alleux Dosaseek Bertha Wentworth Eupie Diane Peat Worral Mies McCarr Camp Bernice Fuller Ae Fox Esaug

Local notices and musical events reported with sparse names

A fragmented local notice mentions Hoxton Tea Parish Rite, a two year term, and various names linked to performers and attendees. It notes Dr. H W Roby sending a message to Governor Laety, stage music by Shich ney and others, a Barniitan hall event, and an Apollo club concert at First Baptist church Friday evening with invited attendees and reporting requirements for Dav e W. Sorte.

H.W. Roby Lees Laety Roby Wis Saute Zeon Danty Immiriel Ginishte Kalies Barniitan Hall Willem Eonieion Atedeme MM Malia Dave W. Sorte Colored de Norton West Bighile Weer Bulut Lune First Baptist Church

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the Copeland Topeea At.&g J. C. Gordon Prop North Topeka John Marshall Casino For Entertainments John Marshall George Lescher P. D. Russell Marshall’s Bend Leland State Central Committee Taylor Riddle Natonal Hotel J. Mack Love Democratic Committee T. G. Fitch Paws Jeer Layaihye Eee 2K SrAve SIND Social and Personal Portia Club Order Bank Hout Indies Hans Stevat ReoUuNd Kanage Avenue Soldies Creek Cartiegets Quincy Treet Sinzie Gate Watthe Weld Porras Dane Saint OW Guiney Neosha County iSirkpatrick Warner & Potter's E.W. Hughes Easy Payment House Post Office Fifth Street China Japan Jardinieres W. Rughes Pestotice Troy Stanhopes L. H. Strickler Wiley Merchant of Venice Charles Startamian Dirs. Strickler Bussunton D.C. ‘Tillotson Portia L. S. Powel Shylock Willard Davidson FA. Botstonl Miss Burny Mrs. Strickler Bre. Foster Joe Wilson Charles Owens Frank Crang Lexington Mise Harrie Jones Miss Margaret Holla Jones Lucile Mulvane Mise Elia Hinckley Slisa Emily 2 Mine Livre Packhurst Gertrude Belkway Hike Smith Mise Florence Rissington Bessie Hayden Misa Helen Wilsor Frank Custenborder Mr. Fort Myers Mr. Framer Wm. Comatuck B. P. Colville Percy Colville J. Peck Mra A. Mearick Juin Humbert FW. Leech F. Whittier PF. Sadlemiey James Kincaid GW Bumbert F_W. Humbert Koward Fay James Howe DeWilf Krank Harker Samuel T Postor Vins Bertha Kinnaid Florence Blanchie Cowie Nelie Leech Faye Marty Humbert Edith Peck Mary Whittier Ethel Fister Messrs Bart Myers Wm Goffrey Garnett Howe Hugh Hearick Fred Howsh Kinerald Floyd Whittier Wiliam Bart Arid Hay Leech Archie Peck Samuel Golltrey H Wotest Grothe Tirry the Bay Prof Mies Fuller W. G. Pierce Throma Pfau Jarrett Childern Art Ff. Kittle Piack Cope WT. van Horn Rive Lawrences J. G. Wood Charles Hurd Houth A. Hurd Burlingame WA. McCarter Ted Futheran Fusters Siar Aird Dunn Sorent
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