Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society
Social items detail a Topeka Friday afternoon charity gathering at Mrs Frey’s home with Mrs Smail and Miss Barnes as guests of honor. A polar ice cream scene, a lemony display, and a white hand painted fan prize highlighted the party. Numerous Topeka residents and guests from Sedalia attended, including Mrs Hall Small and Mrs Temple. A second six week winter event honored Mr and Mrs Williams with a decorated, rope and palm festooned reception and a series of toasts reflecting local social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Frey
Hell Hult Small
Charles Lowry
Frey
Topeka Avenue
AV Smail
DW. J. Temple
Lou Barnes
Sedalia
AV. Swail
Valenciennes Hire
Jara Lowey
Henrietta Frey
Ae Jatt
BH Crosby
We Crosby
Lee Munn
Jess King
Sire Smith Srs
Mire
Arthur Murphy
Quletug
AE Guiston
HP. Dillon
Raster
Pliestrabe
Lie. Marbure
Jeemore
Jonathan Thomas
Charles Thomas
Millspaugh
Mra. Sykes
Davidown
Wiliams
Rams
Eure
Palma
Erla
Rose
Mr. Willis
Mike Troutman
Miss Graham
Ewing
Murshy
Sind
Deran
Miss Barkley
Fyer
Patterson
Douglas
Mima Freeman
Heacock
Miss Boughton
Dewey
Manila
Miss Graha
Ponce de Laon
Mr. Whittemore
Spain
Stalas
Miss Murphy
Miss Troutman
Williams
Whhams
Davidson
The Research Club Banquet and Daughters of the Revolution Notes
Miss Davis hosted The Research Club supper at Miss Hambleton's home with pink roses and a triangular table design. Addresses and toasts noted, guests included Mr and Mrs Hammatt, Mr and Mrs Noble, Dr and Mrs West, various Misses and Messrs. The D A R met at Mrs Handy's home with program items on colonial times and architecture and nurse fund notes for the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Research Club
Margaret Dudley
Walter Noble
Charles Thomas
Theodore Hammatt
Wal- Noble
George Crawford
Herbert Armstrong
WN. West
Arthur Capper
C. B. Merriam
Neille McClimtock
Ralph Peterson
Lou Bronson
Harry Weaver
Daughters of the Revolution
Bion
N. F. Handy
Topeka Auditorium board urged to reorganize
Major T J Andersen calls for new workers on the Topeka Auditorium association board after a sparsely attended meeting. He names active members and argues the fundraising effort hinges on a united, larger effort. another meeting will decide steps toward an auditorium or no auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Auditorium Association
T. J. Andersen
Edward Wilder
H. Crosby
William Green
J. 5
Warner
W. CG. Stephenson_ C. Hi
Nettels
W. H. Davis
T. J. Anderson
Otto Kuehne
J. W. Thurston
S. T. Howe
R. S. Brigham
Chas
BP. Adams
E. H. Crosby
J. S. Warner
RS. Brigham
Chas. P. Adams
MC. Hulman
M. D. Henderson
D. J. Greenwald
Direcbe
Haskell Indians Meet Washburn in Decoration Day Clash
Washburn college baseball faces Haskell Indian School on Decoration Day at Lawrence. Washburn seeks revenge after a season loss to the Indians and hopes for a larger crowd. The lineup lists players and positions as the team aims for a strong performance against the visitors. Also announced, the Merrie Opera company will perform two nights in the city June 6 and 7 presenting The Mascotte and Olivette, then moves on to St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Haskell Indian School
Laawrence
Fiskell
Indians
Haxters
Wash‘burn
Wil
Alcheroy
Ireland
Badens
Etinbey
Miller
Detwiler
Crawford
Merrie Hell Opera Company
Mascotte
Olivette
Topeka
St. Joe
Careless Cyclists on Sidewalks Appear in May
Police stepped up patrols to curb sidewalk riding. Since May 1, listed cyclists were fined one dollar each for city funds. Names include B. P. Pigg, A. L. Murphy, Chaz Johnson, C. S. M. Adams, Tom Reece, Ed Mitchell, J. S. Young, Tom Courtney, H. D. Curbley, W. A. McCarter, A. L. Davis, J. W. Butler, Johnson, Lew Codwell, EW. Clark, B. Daily, and F. Bianchi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beneft
B. P. Pigg
A. L. Murphy
Chaz, Johnson
C. SM. Adams
Tom Reece
Ed Mitchell
J. 5S. Young
Tom Courtney
HD. Curbley
W. A. McCarter
A. L Davis
J. W. Butler
Johnson
Lew Codwell
EW. Clark B. Daily
F. Bianch
Youth Arrested After Stone Attack on Parkdale Trader
Fred Austin aged 18 was arrested yesterday afternoon on Quincy streets near Parkdale after he threw a stone at J. o H. Price injuring him. Police arrived to find the assailant had buried the stone and used an accurate arm. Austin faces charges of assault and will be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Austin
Quincy Streets
J. O H. Price
Parkdale
Austin
Price
Methodist minister to preaching at First M E Church Sunday
Rev Merton S Rice of Baldwin will preach at First Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday morning and evening Allen H Spencer the Great Concert Pianist will give a recital at First Presbyterian church in June and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton S. Rice of
Baldwin
First
Methodist Episcopal Church
Allen H. Spencer
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Twice In One Day A Salooned Husband Arrested
Charles Ward of North Central avenue ran his wife from their home and threatened to kill her in a rage. Neighbors aided her escape as Ward appeared drunk and fought officers, then jailed on disturbing the peace and drunkenness charges. He awaits a court hearing before Judge Atchison. Ward, a farmer, is described as aged and years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ward
Central Avenue
Stra. Ward
Herman Jacobi
Ward
Re Charse
Bessn
Steele
Topeka
Flo
Atchison
Miss Prescott Hosts Topeka Concert at First Congregational
Last evening at the First Congregational church a large Topeka audience enjoyed Miss Pearlade Prescott s concert assisted by Percy Hemus Miss Mabel Day Mr Vincent Graham Miss Myrtle Mitch gir aliss Annie F Sundy and WLFL. Prescott delivered violin solos which drew encores and featured Wienlawski Adagio Op 15 Beethoven. Hemus a former Topeka resident now a professional baritone sang two solos. Vocal solos by Criss itehell Miss Day and others drew merit, with a piano solo by Bundy and organ by Roehr applauded. Graham offered three expressive solos Daddy Hybras the Cretan and Annie Laurie, marking Prescott as an asset to Topeka music circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Adsence
Topeka
Pearlade Prescott
Percy Hemus
Mabel Day
Vincent Graham
Myrtle Mitchgir Aliss
Annie F. Sundy
Wlfl
Miss Prescott
Toveka
Reverie on Quincy Street Ends With Police Take
Peter Oleson sat on a box in a downtown alley near Quincy and Fifth awaiting nothing but marbles and thought. Two tall policemen halted his quiet reverie midnight and charged him with insanity after he claimed he was doing nothing. He was taken to the police station and locked up as he spoke of living on a farm and recent travels in broken English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street
Fifth and
Sixth Street
Peter Oleson
Bisbane
Oleson
Mr. Turner
Senne
Memorial day notes and local notices from North Topeka
North Topeka items report J C Fulton in Kansas City and J W Ready ill at home on Polix street. Schulze visits Perry while dry goods stores close Monday noon. Monroe of Lansing visits North Side, and Charity lodge D of H holds meetings. Minnie Bard visits from West Virginia. Mrs Welch and son Willard go to Baldwin. Gus Milan to Grantville. Rev Embree preaches Memorial day at Kansas Avenue M E. G W Petro, Miller Shoe traveling salesman, plans to stay through Decoration Day. Christian Endeavor holds sunrise prayer at Congregational church with Stoval leading. Eugene lodge 79 officers elected. Memorial day plans include Blue post and Blue Relief corps decorating Rochester cemetery graves at o'clock. no speeches. Memorial exercises at Quincey school featured Brig Gen J K Hudson, invited by old soldiers and Bluepost. Wright led patriotic songs, Priddy introduced the speaker, praising Hudson's service and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fulton
Kansas City
W. Ready
Polix Street
J.D. Schulze
Perry
Mr. Monroe
Lansing
North Side
Charity Lodge No
Minnie Bard
West Virginia
Kemp
Clifford Welch
Willard
Baldwin
Miller Shoe Company
Racine
Wis
Christian Endeavor Societies
Congregational Church
Mr. Stoval
Eugene Lodge No
Noble
John Cromwell
George Young
Hugh Crandell
G H. Schenck
Theodore Forbes
al. Diffendeffer
C. Kaser
Blue Post
Blue Relief Corps
Rochester Cemetery
Quincey
J. W. Priddy
Board of Education
J. K. Hudson
Presbyterian Church
Bluepost
W. H. Wright
Priddy
State of
Kansas
McKinley
Hudson
Loyal Patriotism Amid Civil War Reflections and Local Church Services
A narrative extols civil war causes and liberty for a worthy people against Spanish tyranny, urging loyalty to the flag. It notes no service at Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday evening, invites attendance at Bethany college chapel Baccalaureate, and reports services at Second Presbyterian Church led by Rev BE Montgomery of Herson fil, a Princeton graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Good Shepherd
Haten
Bethany College
Second Presbyterian Church
BE. H. Montgomery
Herson
Montgomery
Princeton
Memorial service and piano recital notices from Presby church
Post No 71 G A R calls members to a memorial service at Presbyterian church led by Rev Long. By order Post TL Vanith. Adj Mr Allen H Spencer, noted pianist, to give a recital at First Presbyterian church on June 6. Also notice of private sale of late W C Webb library and office furniture beginning May 30 at 825 Quincy Street. Some items reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Hall
G. A. RR
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Long
TL Vanith
Adj. Ls
Judge Webb
W. C. Webb
Quincy Street
Concert Pianist Mr Allen at First Presbyterian Church
A concert by Mr Allen, a cello cer, from the American Conservatory of Music, is announced at First Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 5th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Allen
Acer
Ican Conservatory of Music
First Presbyterian Church
Allen H. Spencer
American Conservatory of Music
Fiist Presbyterian Church
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Social and Personal
Berent
Persevalsee Eee
ROYAL
Miss Davis
Agr Ees
Harriet Adams
Hessie Miller
Bothert Pinno
Margaret Johnson
Georges Hale
National
Cherie
David Norton
Grace Nortis
Mary Chase
Vidl Wood
Matel Wood
Roberta Wasson
Jessie King
Daisy Sherman
Emma Hagar
Bertha Rowley
Ethel Wilson
Rosa Davis
Grace Noble
Ruthie Roark
Agnes Walsh
Annie Walsh
Duffy
Mudred Parker
Glen Hatfield
Clarke Dalley
George Barrie
Merle King
Curtis Bailey
Harley Hamilton
Roger van Hook
Paul Hoeh
Will Hilton
Ha Yer Davin
Fry Beard
Day Karr
Charles
Don
Oragon
Lane
Miss Bundy
J. D. McFarland
W. A Sormston
D. Holmes
N. P. Garret
A. Bergen
Pate
Quenemo
George A. Hancock
California
Mirs
Kate Freeman
Zena
South
J . Bucten
Abilene
Nettie Clough
Florence Rossington
Miss Hossington
New York City
Pearl
Lutian Kirkpatrick
Tule
West Sixth Street
C.D. Welch
Toneka
W. C Squires
Chicago
B. T. Lewis
Mexico
IL Wagner T
Ottawa
Gurney
Tienda
George P.ashton
Hamilton Hall
Irene Frank
Luctle Frank
Helen Whitney
Theresa Barabina
Dorothy Parkhurst
Grace
Margaret Koontz
Florence Poster
Small
D. J. Temple
Lou Parnes
Belle Hall Smail
Clarence MacMerriam
Misa Florence M. Smith
Bride
Watertown
Conn
L Seagraves
James Smith
Oscar D . Witt
Marshall County
Thomas Gogan
Galveston
K. A. Whitted
Will Carr
Eudora
Carr
Miss Ardry
Hutchinson
Christ Hospital Guild
Wand T Club
Bishop Muls
G. A. Bee
U and Flower Mission
Topeka Avenus
Major Anderson
Haskell
The
Bradbury
Muérs Phonograph 60
C. P. Adams
Blue Room
West Sixth St
North
Tupeka
Kimball Pig. Co
OMING
Merrie Bell Opera Co
Audran
Felix Gourauds Oriental
L. Re
U. Ar
Funes
Union Pacific
Denver
American Medical Association
Montain Resorts
Salt Lake City
A. Lewis
City Ae Agtac Pulton
del Depot
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