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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

8

Informal Whitton Reception At 708 Mitch Avenue West

Mr and Mrs W H Whitton hosted an informal reception with personal invitations extended to friends and family. Guests included Mrs Altervon of Portemouths and other Topeka residents. conversations centered on a congenial gathering and floral touches.

W. WH. Whitton Micth Avenue Whitton Altervon Portemouths Une Whitty Wiksitton Roy Alderson Sid Mike Mary Whittton Sfiew Mary Alderson Traker Colorado Ira Whitton

Marriage of Miss Besesu and Maurice Murphy at St Marys Church

The wedding of Miss Besesu and Maurice Murphy, both of St Marys, took place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in St Marys on Wednesday May 7, with Rev Fr De Smedt officiating. The couple’s attendants were Mr Bred, brother of the groom, and Miss Lue Mulvey. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs F. Evers of Cau Met, Mich. Mrs Evers, formerly Dr Miriam Z. Church, is visiting relatives in the area.

Welker A. Jack J. Morrow Ernest Herrig J. Gibbons Mies Panes Besesu Maurice Murphy St. Marys St Marys Ednesday Mary Fr. de Smedt

Woman stabbed to death in Kentucky home

Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs George W Ter eet killed during a quarrel at her duytem Kentucky residence. Five suspects including William Thornton Frank Kent Thoreoy Shins and Willers Murray arrested on murder charges. Police found her child and two other youths at the scene. she died en route to hospital. Authorities say inheritance disputes may have spurred the crime. investigation continues.

Cincinnati George W. Ter Eet Duytem Mer William “‘Thornton Frank Kent Thoreoy Shins Willers Murray Ford Mattos Alutler Hergrt Petcin George Bhannis Murray

Popeke Branch Firm Faces Effects on Local Interests

A erratic report describes the Popeke Mercantile Company and Meyard Interests, with reference to St Joseph and Topeka banks, and possible impact on local commerce. The piece mentions Wierda, Jan Prekis, Denver, and Colina, noting the Popeke branch’s proposed reorganization and potential influence on the firm here.

St. Soseiph Nave McCord Ham Jansen Meter Whalesite Wierda Jan Prekis Denver Mary Banks Afi Orem Colina Histler-Metzler Mercantile Popeke Kistler

Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Advertises Gentle Laxative

An old time ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle thorough laxative for coughs and colds. It mentions Dr. Pierce's Golden Sediment and claims the product is suitable for women and children, sold from Williamstown to Virginia.

Topeka club women meet despite absences at city federation

The Topeka Federation of Women's clubs held a morning meeting at Til ly church led by vice president E W Poindexter with secretary A H Vance. Delegates plan to attend the state federation meeting in Salina May 27 28 29. About 46 voting delegates are expected from Topeka with travel by Union Pacific one fare 1 3 on certificate plan. Program features include Mrs Margaret Hil McCarter on literature and Miss Agnes E Twigga on civics. Exhibits from local ceramic and art groups to be shown at First Presbyterian La Vine.

Topeka Federation of Women’s J. C. Garey W. A Johnston Sirs Thorpaph Tilly Church General Federation of Women’s Clubs Los Angeles E W. Poindexter City Federation Topeka IL Te Union Pacific Star More Sulina Margaret Hil McCarter Ie Angnie E. Tvigga Mra T. F. Garvera Tha Clark School of Art Washburn College Washburn Mise Baille Crosby Kaunas Thrin- SivitGal Topek George. Baier Lawrence Salktin Mee B.D. McKeever Caledonian City Mary Siewert Mra Eugene Ware Mes TF. Garver M.A. Low Atlintean Kyuwles Miss Witwer Ceramic Art Cat Stine Hellanthur Revinean Bre W. EL McVey James Shivat Portia Ciph Mem HM. Humley Hellanthie Chun Bites W. A. McCarter Chamberlain Sorosie Dire FG. Kennedy Clio Mise Kingman Accidental Chit F. OR Bult Salina Mheida M. Bevier

North Topeka social notes and obituaries

North Topeka column records residents shopping in town, visitors from Hoyt and Silver Lake, and local clergy attendance at events. Obituaries note Mrs. Hannah Adams dying of cancer aged 66, with service details. Miss Nellie Godin dies of typhoid at 15 years 11 months, funeral at Pleasant Ridge. Fees and local business updates included.

Real estate transfers listed for Merrion, Quilty, Scott and others

Real estate transfers recorded including Merrion to Waddell for 9.00 on parts of sections 11 32 15 and 1 12 15, Quilty and Kidder to Merriam for 504, Scott to Scott for part of 5 12 14, Scott and wife to J Scott for lot 69 Lime Street, Mulga ne Chase’s addition, Wheley to Going for 2300, Carr to Paine for 2 1/2% of Morris Avenue, Brewer to Raper for 180, Maloney to Sutl for 377 1/2% of blocks 24 25, Giles to Staples for 2100, Holiday to Haag for 600, Chesney to EL and wife for 1, Chesney to Hole Hitchie for 31, Haggard lot 353 Pine Street, and other assorted Lots in Hitchie’s and Ritchies additions.

Merrion J. A. B Waddell Geo. G. Quiliy Amos Kidder Chis W. Merriam Julia A. Seott Bere Andthal Quin A. Scott Lime Street Mulgane Chase Mertin Wheley Boyband Eien Jon Monroe Street Hitchies James Carr J. J. Paine Morris Avenue Martin Place W. HE Brewer Lela College Hill Bla. Maloney M.A. Sutl Auburndale Clara S. Giles JA Staples Quincy Mary D. Holliday Albert Haag Mit Feterson Street Holliday Mary Chesney

Coming Dramatic Events at Crawford Saturday Matinee

Readable accounts list performers in a Crawford Saturday matinee show featuring Reuben Comes to Town and a troupe including Edwin Oyndeagne, Louis Mann Flint, Edouard Durand, Margaret Sayre, and the act The Telephone with Sweet Keine Hickey, presenting songs and dancing amid a bustling list of cast and numbers.

Reuben Crawford Prouiverd Edwin Oyndeagne Louis Mann Flint Aeeea Smith Gert Edouard Durand Trwin Margaret Sayre Anton Etta Stanley

A Porters Union Meeting Discusses Conductors Wages

The Porter union held talks on Monday regarding conductor wages and working rules. Reports indicate conductors seek wage advances and improved conditions, with agitation among members reflecting broader labor tensions in the industry.

Roosevelt's Threat Over Cuban Reciprocity Bill

President Roosevelt warns that if the Cuban reciprocity bill passes before Congress adjourns he will call an extra session. He pressures the Senate to support the House measure, threatening to recruit Republicans to back Cuba aid or face party opposition. The aim is swift approval, with the bill likely to pass the House and be pushed in the Senate despite possible GOP defections.

Washington May Roosevelt Newsty Congress Senate House Althouen Cuba Pame Registt Echelan al Muitimer Cubas

Seistic Rheumatiam Cured After Four teen Years

A patient claims relief after a long bout with rheumatism. An unnamed speaker describes a transformation and notes a local remedy claim. The text also references a tank car wreck near Talmage, Illinois, with casualties and damage. A cholera and diarrhea remedy is endorsed as a life saver by H B R Phelps of Pleumth Oklahoma, urging readers to keep a bottle at home.

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Stew Dupadore Missouri Pa acite Hallway

Always anxious to improve the service Ale Mirngurt Pacific railway has in all bursted observation cafe ees Gnts Gay trains between Kansas City and St. Louis. Homeseekers Excursion via Bantams May 6 and 20. Santa Fra will sell round trip tickets to air points in Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Ari fone Territory Indkin Territory Arkansas and Colorado east of Rock Ford atone fare plus 200. Stopover privileges on going up. Orphans' home benefit concert.

Ale Mirngurt Pacific Railway Ees Kansas City St. Louis Santa Fra Oklahoma

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