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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1899

Page

5

Day in Society Morning Wedding at Church of the Assumption

A Topeka society page reports a morning wedding at Church of the Assumption and a 24th anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs George B Palmer hosted by their son Paul with about thirty guests. The event featured a short music program, refreshments, and elegant attire with brides roses and pink accents. A reception is planned at the Belie home, with travel and personal notes about Topeka residents and visiting friends.

George B. Palmer Paul Eccleston-Coggins Kate Riley Mra Ries Byon Ansa Buchanan Cuesina Harry Ee- Sletten Miss Wingert Bacharan Comine Belie Madison Stretcr Ecclestno Colorado Hartsom Street Coggins Kau'en Reclesten Topeka Adams Bros Kansas Arena Myril Ivah Ducts Thomas Keeles Denver Eurene Quintes WA. Morton FE Dietrich Fort Worth Tex Lucky Deetrich Furr Worth Dell Chamberlain University of Wil TM Parkart George Ashton Cincinnati Higa Harmony Hall Fey Jated Atresia Mir SS Mra T. G Pitteturg

Surprise visit by Vera Hoover charms Kansas City gathering

Little girls Annie and Nellie enjoy an afternoon mood as Bru De Vere and son Gaston host Lawrence friends in Kansas City. Vera Hoover departs today for her home in Saffordsville Kansas after a lively afternoon of games and chatter.

Annie Nellie Bru. de Vere Son Gaston Lawrence Cuben Napiver & Chattine Friends Kansas City Vera Hoover Saffordsville Kan

Married on horseback in Perry wild west show

In Perry Oklahoma May night, Pred Merks and Sadie Spenny wed on horseback inside a big tent as Indian and cowboy riders performed. The ceremony occurred with the couple riding in at a dead gallop before the evening show began in front of about 4 690 spectators.

Perry Merks Sadie Spenny Meeks Miss Spenny Jodz EW. Jones Easo Bers

Beam Building a Mansion in Thompson, New England

Multi millionaire Chicago executor Beam is erecting a mansion and grounds seven miles from town in Thompson, New England. The brick residence will cost 40000 with over 10 acres of grounds, white marble ornaments, and architectural towers. The estate promises rare plants and numerous water fountains.

Webster Forman Chicago George M. Pullman Thompson New England

Pastor calls traitor at Calumet church sermon

Milwaukee May 27 a Sentinel special from Calumet Mich reports a Germon delivery by Heef Hunter at the First Congregational church. Rev Mr Hunter denounced the national administration for its Philander policy during the Spanish war. Charles Tomms, a volunteer in the Thirty fourth, challenged him and shouted that any man who calls a patriot a traitor must be silenced, then left the church.

Milwaukee Calumet Mich Hee F Hunter First Congregational Church Hunter Charles Tomms

Snapshot of Local News and Rumors Across Kansas

A mosaic of short items from Topeka and surrounding areas covers travel plans, court appearances, political notes, civic events, and miscellaneous society updates. Highlights include court actions in Geary and Wallace counties, plans for a junction city courthouse, Topeka’s charity conference, and town figures facing legal or social questions.

A. Robicsom Europe Parktale Bad Mosday SF Lincols Harmon Ryne Srt Chasies Kicinsons Los Angelon J. Bolland Geary County Junction We 4 Wallace County Topeka convesten—Abiens Chronicle Annus Smorist Serviess Suieiay Asatorism Lincoln Pest Squires Wits Soar Cans Oke Joan Oakley Nave Mocort Renaine Jaint Mewton Republicsn-Ramsan Cottey Ite Tagre Coma Brand Pooentiae Aieer Kansas Regis Dick Bert Jeng Reguniican West Bs Mira Teak Ca Clark Wichita Atsaiun Sisner Temberet United State

Bitter vote to refuse new nuisance and liquor measure in Topeka

Topeka city council adjourned meeting failed to adopt a substitute ordinance combining nuisance and liquor laws. Councilors Morgan Hughes opposed. Roundtree Elliott and others favored. six to five vote rejected the measure as it lacked seven affirmative votes. City Attorney Bird noted required majority and no passage.

Topeka Hazen Judiciary Committee Morgan Hughes Rownduree Ellott Mergan Heuodtree Roundtree Bird Moana Dent Benson

Ordinance Amended Restricting Phoenix Telephone Franchise

Topeka city council amends the Phoenix Telephone Company franchise to allow competition with a rival service while regulating rates. Bulkley, president, warns the change may deter investment and notes city tax and a three percent surcharge. The company agrees to supply service at capped prices not exceeding 18 dollars, with the council imposing a three percent tax.

Phoeniz Telephone Company Sid Danerr Phoenix Company Couneil Bulkley Phoenix ‘Telephone Company Topeka Ea Wolf Iteel Tas

City Franchises and Gas Ordinance Debate at Topeka Council

Amid heated debate, Topeka council weighs Phoenix company franchise terms, price regulation, and nine year duration while trustees push a gas price ordinance. Blocked votes, committee referrals, and comments by Chaney and Warner shape a tentative path for public utility oversight and street paving plans including Tyler and Seventh Street projects.

Twelfth Street Appraised and City Officials Named Addenda

Mayor Drew appoints RM Spires J T Gage and RM Curtis as appraisers for Twelfth Street between Topeka avenues and Tyler streets. Council discusses park laws and park commission duties while considering fair grounds finance and city park terms. Frank J Brown offers five lots west of National hotel and $5000 cash for the present city building, with citizens floated 46000 in free mortgage bonds.

Twelfth Street Drew RM. Spires J. T Gage R. M. Curtis Topeka Agenas Tyler Streets Nettzis Board of Park Commissioners Park Eee Zane Brown Frank J. Brown National Hotel To- Reka Ery

Railway Telegraphers vote to move May meeting to September

Peoria May 2 The Order of Railway Telegraphers changes the meeting from May to September. One grand chief may relocate headquarters. T N Pierson, ex vice grand chief, is reinstated. There are 125 constitutional amendments pending. Cleveland bids for the ext convention. Wall Street reports a sale of the Stouts Peoria and Northern railroad by Chicago and Alton. Details unspecified with SCL00LO allegedly involved.

Peoria Order of Railway Telegraphers T. N. Pierson Cleveland Alton New York Wall Street Stouts, Peoria & Northern Railroad Chicago & Alton Road

Mystic Cure touted for rheumatism relief in Indiana doctor claims

Dr HB Hettinger of Indianapolis endorses Detchon's Mystic Cure for rheumatism saying four days without a cane and two bottles cured his affliction after ankle sprain. Swift & Holliday druggists at 22 Kansas avenue sell the remedy. Excursion from St Louis to Columbus and return noted.

HB. Hettinger Indianapota Ind Detchon Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenue

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