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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1899

Page

5

Social and Personal Notes From Local Society

Up for an all day affair on Wednesday May cycle hosted by First Church women. Invitations extended for Gay and others as the First Church social season continues. Miss Ivah Dari and Mrs Hankin entertain and Mr. Scott’s parents from Peorianey plan a several weeks visit. Miss Winifred Peir will serve during the weeks. Miss Josephine Districk hosts a companion afternoon for Miss Testa and Silas Wilsch of Minnesota. The event celebrates longtime friendships and a missionary visit to St Jon. Mrs A Jons to spend several weeks with family.

J _ Hankin Boone Etiowal Moore Peoraney Mies Winifred Pefir Risit Council Rue Aismo Josephine Districk Silas Wilsch Rapier Moe St. Jon Mare Fewksbury

Disbanded Circle Hosts Tea and Wedding Observance

The circle has disbanded for the semester. Everett Hawkey to entertain on Thursday. Teresa Vincents to Mr Francis UJ Exclesten, at Church of the Assumption Tuesday morning May 1. Bride’s parents host reception. guests include Mr and Mrs HScelesten and numerous attendees. The evening features music, games, and a secret treviments, with a lively social event among family and friends.

Stra Everett Hawkey Mies Hawkey Set Mire Vincest Cagsins Ewuel Teresa Francis UJ. Exclesten Church of the Assumption Hscclesten Harrison Hickerd Gemdey Adams Bros Keosas Homer Barry Sturgis William Willer Pred Stewart Hast Harter Cherie Adams Leu Conwel Totm Haten Teach Cubterir’s Wiluree Mice Sroma Miller Afartha Miller Mise Erie Pooler

Rare Orchids Destroyed and Auction Contested

A report describes the destruction of rare orchids from a Dewif estate and a contested sale. Mrs Wier faced legal action over the sale and the beauty of the Dunby collection, with items valued at 00 dollars reportedly damaged. Detectives are investigating, noting two ominous leads as they pursue the case.

Wier Biel Wits

Pamphlet of Versailles Tapestry Reproductions Shown in Paris

FPALEE presents a display of Pamous Gobelin tapestry reproductions titled Tapestry at Versailles to honor Marie Antoinette. Exhibition in Paris May 16 features mediatery pieces and references to original Versailles works. Limited access copies priced around 1200 dollars with travel routes and tickets via Santa Fe and Topeka Hutchinson lines listed.

Pamcus Gobelin Versailles Paris Marc Antoinette Gabsin Waie Sasta Fe King Topeka Hutchinson

See'y Coburn Contrasts Wool Producers With Canines

Shawnee leads in dogs not sheep as Kansas wool production lags. F D Coburn reports sheep breeding remains essential though dog populations rose sharply. Sedgwick and Reno counties show the highest dog increases while sheep numbers fall. The piece links sheep, dogs, and farming to Kansas agriculture's broader history and future.

See’y Coburn Kansas F. D Coburn State Board of Agriculture Meyer Coe Habr Lord Sedgwick County Faisiny Heng, Marshall Butler Sedewick Hodgeman Finney Sedzwick Shaenes Cowles Eeaven Iss Russi Leavenworth Cheresee Linn Douglas Amg Anderein Uvy Lincwin Gshorse Iepublic Lan Nees Seward Cetera Mp Conarn Neental Abel Abraham Rachel Joseph Josph Jacob Eazot Jos Moses Herdad Jethra Ris N-Law Dawid Dudea Sahara Orinoco Alps

Silk fabrics sale text with wide price cuts

Plain Vigoreux silk 44 inches wide reduced from 50c to 2c. All wool fabrics Armures 48 inches wide in tans and browns cut from 1.00 to 0.50. Poplins 44 inches, 10 colors in blues greens browns cut from 1.5 to 0.50. All wool Croise and Clay Serges 50 inches cut from 1.00 to 0.50. Epengalines 48 inches eight shades cut from 1.25 to 0.75. Whipcards 46 inches seven colors cut from 1.00 to 0.07. Vigoureux 44 inches spring shades cut from 1.00 to 0.75. Two-toned Poplins 44 inches cut from 1.25 to 0.92. Hose and ribbed lisle finishes offered at reduced prices. Continuous sale pricing noted with multiple items.

Stary Pithh Soc

Fragmentary quotation on Kansas agriculture and empire

A chopped quotation discusses vast factory and agricultural potential in Kansas. It asserts that the state could become an agricultural empire if its people realize the possibilities and conditions provided by their meter and territory. The text is incomplete and consists of disjointed fragments.

Kansas

Knights of Prunes Hold Grand Lodge Session

The grand lodge session of the Knights of Prunes opened in Representative Hall with Grand Chancellor W. Swartzel of Parsons presiding. The large meeting conferred the title of past chancellor on about 200 members and represented 258 wedges with a state membership of four.

Knights of Prunes Representative Hall W. Swartzel Parsons Fom

Topeka Masons Study Aide To Lift Leadership Roles

Representatives observe a record set by W. A. Bird as grand chancellor with membership rising to 1200. Potential officers named include W H Swartsel Parsons grand chancellor and John W. Astor Kingman grand vice chancellor with others from Leavenworth Wichita and Osage City. Upcoming events include a Union Degree ceremony for Rev Mr Martin and a social at A P Ball while accommodations for the Uniformed Rank are arranged.

Topeka Bird W H Swartsel Parsons John W. Astor Kingman E . Murphy Leavenworth Gus A. Neubert Kansas City W. J. Duval Hutchinson Wichita Mac Shepherd Bennington Frank C. Britton Osage City Joseph A Lyons Bank of Leavenworth Union Tweeks Iedges Mr Martin Balk Rathbone A. P Hamilton Ball Arthur Puller Girard Amidon Chassie W. M Wellingtos

Measles panic hits four Michigan villages

Four villages near St Joseph report about 200 cases of measles as schools close to curb spread. Bridgeman and Sawyer business leaders protest quarantine laxity while health authorities defend strict measures. A local resident, Jane Meloh aged, dies at a Bridgeman area home.

St Joseph Mich Stevensville Bridgeman Sawyer Livingston Ben Jane Meloh

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