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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1897

Page

6

Suffrage Effort and Chicago Association Formed

A Chicago suffrage meeting led by Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge of New York formed the Suffrage Association to oppose the extension of voting rights to women. The gathering highlighted a table of statistics compiled by Caroline Corbin and argued moral education as a path to reform while noting Massachusetts groups with similar aims and polls showing opposition among 60 percent of women there.

Vrs Dodge New York Chicago Cuno- We Corbin Arthur MM Dodge Min Dean Thic Sing Caroline Corbin Aram Massachusetts

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Advertised in Topeka

An old style medicine ad boasts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that supposedly cures in 1 to 3 days. It claims to remove the disease’s cause immediately after the first dose and cites a testimonial from F. Anthony, ex-post master of Promise City, Iowa. The product is sold by Swift & Holliday at 522 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, with a note of a future performance at Unity Old folks theater and a listing for Chas Renihan at 730 Kansas Ave.

F. Anthony Promise City Jaws Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenue Topeka Geo. M. Stone Unity Chas Renian

Topeka Society Notes Guests and Visits in Town

Miss Mattie Bradshaw hosts a social evening with many guests from Topeka and beyond including Grace Stewart New York Pearl McFarland and more. Various local residents travel for visits and summer plans with gatherings and music noted throughout the society column.

Mattie Bradshaw Pearl McFarland Lida Bergen Eleanor Work May Lange Grace Stewart New York Sant Waters Fe Waters Celeste Nellis Anna Nellie Mies Tae Redden Grace Justin Jean Frost Marie Bronks Emily Prescott Lit- Man Valentine Alice Prescott Mamit Hambletor Martie Whosey Nantie Hopkins Willa Tomlinson Georgiana Wasson Pred Giffett Dean Waters Jack Newman Car Nellis de Forest Jetmore Join Work Ben Crswell Truther Nellix Ed Kellam Fred Gordum Chas. Smith Laurence Chambernth Hogeboom Frank Smith Ronard Dennis Morehead Ernest Medilicott Gus Allen Lou Graham Hopkins Flynn Dick Alden J.J. Palls Celeste Net- Us Me. Hopkise Plynn J. J. Pals

Topeka Society Weddigns Highlight Potter Family Ties

Maid Nellie Potter, daughter of ex Senator Potter, to wed June in Topeka. The couple's Washington ties and social standing are noted as a premier event. Louie Page of Denver also featured as a belle in Topeka society circles this coming season.

Topeka Kansas City Kansas City Star Acre Hin Selinary Nellie Petter Mator W. A. Teter Potter Washington, D.C Sr. Melthenny Washington Raulle du Neverpburte Ashlie Fillmore Street Topsie Neilie Harry Haig Penn

Topeka Society Stars As Weddings Loom In Town

The Topeka social scene centers on upcoming marriages among prominent families. Miss Johnson and her suitor Eugen Hagah, a leading attorney and club head, are the talk of the season with a wedding anticipated soon. Other betrothals include Miss Lambidion and Mr. Thomas, Miss Gibson to Mr. Palmer, and Miss Dulles to Dr. Walker, among planned nuptials involving Topeka’s notable residents.

Chan Peffer Washington Topeki Madze Johrson Judze J. Ejvhrsen Pucis Wink Topeds Topeka Trea Mera Leavenworth Modely Biss Johnson Seclety Jobinson Eugenr Hagat Hagah Wee Guild Democratic Party Kansas Peent Sworty Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Sadie Hambleton Ble Millenaugh Chas. Thomas Jonathon Thorn Tun Wke Mise Lambidion Thomas W | Haims College Shawnee Mise Tetleliens Uris Gill Tustin DD Hewerseck Dobson & Metre Kansse Steker Harvard Str Bewerssek Quss Isbell Wecadise Bowersock Cokee Dudee J. Ki. Furry Lisa Eleanor Wisnn Clifford Hister Misr Mars Roberts Ternera

State House reports Texas fever false. cattlemen deny

Dispatch of Texas fever in Chase county dismissed as untrue by Strong City cattlemen and local shippers. Report claimed six miles from Strong City cattle died and Texas fever investigation led by Tay lor Riddie of Marion, while local press and cattlemen dispute the claim and warn of market disruption. The article also lists court decisions and mentions peniten tiary expenses and a millinery sale notice.

Chase County Dispatch Sunday Morning Strong City Cottonwood Falls Otners Taylor Riddie Marion State Livestock Sanitary Commission The Journal Strome City Butler County Kansas Butler Chase

State school fund debt table guides bond purchases

Superintendent Stryker tabulates county indebtedness and tax delinquencies to guide the permanent school fund bonds. Ten counties report no debt while Shawnee shows two percent. Other counties range from 1 to 24 percent, with several around mid-teens and twenties.

State School Fund Commission Stryker Tuller Crawford Gove Harvey Jefferson Nemaha Neashy Pottawatumts Wootson Labette Marshall County Smith and Linn Cheyenne Ells Ellsworth Chase Logan McPherson Elk Mitchell Phillips Republic Washington Shawnee County Scott County Stevens Wichita County Meade Grant Pratt Morton Leavenworth Kiowa Haskell Hodgemen Geary

Supreme Court Decisions Delayed Until Late May Term

The Supreme Court sat through Friday and Saturday with no time to confer on opinions. The record shows decisions were not announced until late, as judges continued in session without full discussion.

Supreme Court

North Topeka Social Notes Mixed With Local Names

In North Topeka column items note church services, visits, and local events. Rev G W Miner preached at Wamego, families traveled to Colorado Springs then Denver, and local people like Luther Champlans and Arthur Kane are mentioned with weekend plans. A bishop’s speech was postponed and several social gatherings occurred with names of residents and visitors.

Jeff Kimball Printing Co Bradley Norrie Rossville Todex G. W. Miner Wamego von Oredal River Lake North Side Baptist Sunday School Luther Champlans Jamestown D. C Emit Arthur Kane Kansas City Als Kane F. Eby North Star Grocer Geo. W. Currier Colorado Springs Denver Topelts Goon W. Smith Ottawa Elmer E. Smith Smith Wichitat Nuthan Salt Lake Cry Vic. Ais Chas Kistler Monroe Street Topeka de. Navier Tecumseh Karnes Avenue Church Vincent Eyworth Clare Leon Capys Shulte Harold Forbes Myrtle Craig Letha Altman Jesele Miller Malone Duffy Lola Olds

President’s June Trip Prominent Invitees Confirmed

Chillcothe Ohio May 10 In response to Daily News invitations for GA R encampment June 16 President McKinley Senators Hanna and Foraker Secretary Sherman and Congressman Grosvenor replied Most will attend unless prevented Topeka Commandery Special Knights event sails to Tuners City Fort Riley from Rock Leland June 43 fare 200 round trip Tickets and info at We Gy Chaffee’s Admission 15 cents

The Daily News McKinley Hanna Foraker Sherman Grosvenor Ignity

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