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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1894

Page

5

Halloween society party in Miss Edna Best’s home

Miss Edna Best hosted a fall Halloween gathering with a German whist club event. Guests wore autumn decor and chrysanthemums, with palm and oak leaf enchantments, candles, and a punch bowl in the parlor as music and games filled the evening. Attendees included Ralph Peterson, Fran Faulfield, and many local social figures, along with a later bridal reception and additional parties in the community.

Edna Best Iitside Ralph Peterson Mies Frane Faulefield D. W. Goings Met TD. W.C Mias Exton Hest Feane Littlefielt Thoeté the Test Ernest Blaker Kansas City Elen Moran Ailsinn Sherman Franses Moos Ed Demnia Lei Varlor Leavenworth Metride I Dienat Ken Akers Mel Cole Wood W Colwell Francis Lark Leg Asiiton Rosamond Fortuna Fred Kingsles Thea

A Social Calendar of Mrs Howe and Friends

A long description of home gatherings features Miss Olive Lewis and others in yellow chrysanthemums with piano music by Miss Martie and Miss Whaley. Mrs Howe hosts guests in chrysanthemum gowns, followed by a phantom party and a ghost-meets at Washburn college pageant. The piece closes with notices of society events, birthdays, and an obituary mention of Mrs Gallup.

Hapris—Moeser John Rupin Moeser Rupin Hauer Charlie Moeser Mra W. A. L. Thompson HP. Dillon Wheeler W. H. Rossington Daucher Theresa J. Moller Mrr Dillon New York Sallie Crosby Milne Woy Higgina Hkansas City Mra Ger Alics Hoped Mias Hortense Kelly Tia Emporia M Fist Misa Margaret Mouiquie Mra G A. Gassiner St Louis Mee Senour Bt John of Chetops Fred Reeman al. Evans Dr. W. Mulvana Ladies of the First Christian Church Warren M. Crosby Olive Lewis Emma Hagar Gertie Whaley Gertie Kreipe Missea Martie Guipure Mra G. ©. Poss J. N. Strickler Dx Sterne EL A. Prescott EH EK Whaley Alisa Laure Douthitt Edwin Knowles J. XN. Strickler Albert Parker EF. Hilton Lewis Paul Hodson Bates Wardin Mason Byron Davis Whaley Ridder Kansas City Johan Rodgers Albert Parkes J. L. Nesbaum Giles McCray C.F. Spencer E. C. Garvey Clarence Skinner Ethel Wodd Nina Garvin Pearl Beoiteker Emma Marmont Lillian Print Beulah Parker Gussie Pickens Louverne Brubsker Blanch Johnston Josephine Marmont Edith Smyth Nellie Morgan Genie Dickens Messia Julius Bowen Itony Hammond Lee Sidwell William Sadler Jar. Tin Wood Oscar Wolf Robert Maxwell Ernest Minney Rob Marmont Fred Harrison Harry Mercer Clyde McCahan Kos Waourlworth Fulkerson Mr Waterman Mesdames LD Lewelfing Fred Close John Breidenthal Satder Allen Robi Gunsy Kneiberg Geo. Stone FU. Poponut Morehouse FH. Snow Chus Seura Messra Mesdames MF Morrin Eckertz D. Hathaway Roll Nichols H.C. Bowen N. F. Conkle W. D. Lacey L. Kistler G. Crockett H. J. Dunlap W. H. Davis Edna Parkhurst Witty Mariott Clare Marlett Maggie Kate Colliss Eda Wilcox Ada Conkle Lottie Parkhurst Ollie Choa Ganit Wm Amerson F.C. Miller Chae McCabe van Greaves Bertha White Frontiman Washburn College Winnie Vanderpool Lutie Johnson Susie Guild May Harrison Mabel Wallace Messrs Wade Hice Ward Rodgers EL ML Wright Cumberland Presbyterian Church Indiana Brewer Ft Sherilan Nellie Peffer Leavenworth

Matrimonial Obedience Debate in New Woman Columns

The New Woman movement sparks a heated discussion on wifely obedience in marriage as reflected in sermons and prayer book traditions. Articles compare Anglican and Protestant vows, cite St Paul and St Peter, and weigh modern views against historic norms in a tone of editorial critique.

Church of Rome Henry VIII Paul Crete St. Peter Hinemorth St. Punal Yorkshire Kay ‘Bey Aman Merry Landly Rabric Eure St Paul Toley Professor Ruskin Lyon Tan G. A New York Sun

House Furnishings Dept. Sale on Mats and Curtains

Rubber door mats 8c each usually 22.00. wire mats 22.00 to 2.25. floor oil cloth. curtain poles with brass ends. 13c Axminster darns. velvet fringe. lace curtains 147 to 2 yards long. chenille portieres 245 per pair. can match by 25 pairs of a kind.

Asha Maeticine Stowe Sean Dent Carseta Aly Uhe

Dress Goods Department Offers New Wool Crepe Colors

An old newspaper notice highlights the dress goods department with new wool crepe colors and Henriettas. It notes a large stock, various colorings, and a sale event featuring discounted prices on woolen fabrics and dress materials.

Staple Goods Advertises Fabrics and Prints

The notice lists staple goods including gingham, Canton flannel, brown sheeting, striped tennis flannel and various standard prints. It notes fanciful patterns, starch free fabrics, yard wide widths, and mentions brands or makers such as Simpson's.

Lonsdale L. Maslin Simpson

Racket Department Bargains and Book Offers Noted

A fragmented notice advertises bargains for books and various goods. It mentions prices, store names like Whitmore and Stive Polluh, and a large bottle of ammonia. The reader is invited to compare quotes and decide whether to buy, with a welcoming tone for shoppers.

Severa Uek Whitmore

Guatemala Not Ready In War Says Envoy Carpenter

Alfred Carpenter ambassador from Prussia to the five Central American republics is in San Francisco on leave and plans to travel to Europe via New Orleans and New York. He sees no Guatemala Mexico conflict and says Guatemalans have given the matter little thought. He dismisses reports of Guatemala sending troops or any imminent war with Mexico. The rest of the item lists unrelated notices and a Library Hall event.

San Franncisco Alfred Carpenter Eavoy Prana Guatemala Europe New Orleans New York Carpenter Mexico

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