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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1895

Page

5

Largest Banquet Ever Seen in Kansas by Drummers in Topeka

The Kansas drummers held a record banquet in Hamilton Hall with about six hundred plates served to nearly all of the nine long tables. The event featured speeches by Grand Councilor W. F. Tuttle and others, a parade through Topeka, and the next meeting set for Salina. About 300 drummers attended with 1500 dollars spent on hospitality.

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The Trilby Dance Delights a Small Fort Wayne Crowd

Two plump performers May Collins and Nellie Trodger danced in gauzy costumes on Saturday night at the Grand. The novelty drew a momentary halt in the show as the audience demanded a repeat. The Rooney company offered fair magic numbers but the remainder of the act fell short, with a tiny audience of about fifty downstairs.

May Collins Nellie Trodger Rooney Comedy Company Pat Rooney

Harrison Goes East Declines Silver Question Discussion

Ex president Harrison plans to travel from Spraranous Indiana to Newark New Jersey for a New Jersey Historical Society meeting then remain in the East for several weeks. He says there is no political significance to the trip and will not discuss the silver question. He may meet political friends in New York.

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Woman fires at husband in family dispute at police chief’s home

Mollie Nyberg, daughter of Chief J M Wilkerson, tried twice to shoot Charles Nyberg at 1010 North Kansas Ave, claiming the last shot was accidental. After a quarrel tied to divorce and jealousy, the couple fled to the barn, a third shot sent Nyberg fleeing. Nyberg avoided arrest, while Mollie was jailed briefly and later released. Chief Wilkerson urged Nyberg to stay away, while Mollie expressed remorse but said she would rather die than live with him.

Mollie Nyberg J. M. Wilkerson Charles Nyberg North Kansas Avenue Nyberg Mia Nyberg McDowell Lucas Chief Wilkerson Sherr Tom ‘Wilkerson Mra Nyberg Wilkerson Snys Cinder

County Primaries Set For Nomination Of County Officers

The Republican county central committee fixed Saturday June 15 as the primary election date to nominate county officers. It plans to prepare a roster of all Republican voters in each precinct and allow only listed names to vote. Voters not on the roster may prove Republican affiliation to obtain ballot.

Republican County Central Committes County Central Committee

North Topeka Advertisements and Local Notices

A collage of North Topeka business ads and notices including J. E. Warnock visiting Valencia, Mrs. W. L. Byers ill at Jackson Street home, Grant McConnell in Boyle Pond Oklahoma, William Betts visiting Mrs Nelson Davis on Topeka Avenue, and various local merchants offering groceries, hardware, vehicles, dental services, cakes, ice cream sodas, and more. Also mentions a dentists convention and services from Lyon Reynolds, Ogden & Son, and others.

North Gils J. E. Warnock Valencia W. L. Byers Jackson Straet Grant McConnell Boyle Pond Oklahoma William Betts Zanesville Ohio Nelson Davis Topeka Avenue Dire C. E de Malorie Madison Kas Edos Parkhurst Central Avenue Lyon & Reynolds Kansas Avenue A. J. Kaus & Co SH. Ogden & Son CW. Willets N. Kanay Oriental School of Embalming Lodge & Colvin Norris Street J. H. Heller Kan Ava Hi. Riordan Pratt Bros North Kansas Ave North Topeka Carriage Works Laurent George J. Graves & Sons A. J. Arnold & Son North Kansas Avenas

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