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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1901

Page

5

Topeka Social Notes Show Busy Fall Club Scene

In Topeka a lively club season unfolds with a Ladies Reading Group led by Anna Marie Nellis meeting weekly at Buchanan Street for German study and refreshments. A new card club forms on Tyler Street while an art exhibition by Mr George M Stanis to be held at the Craw Lord Building. Socials feature a 1 o clock luncheon, centerpieces, and guests including Mrs Simineau Mrs L J McQuade and Mrs George O Witparth. Personal mentions list Mrs W T Thornton Mrs Charles Kielakans and many others traveling, visiting, or hosting in Topeka and nearby cities.

Huth Mary Stwirt Mima Anna Marie Nellis Sind Mise Huth Nellis Amy Ovetmyer Maud= Bates Helm Walker Marian Garretoon Edna Heywood Qira J. McDermott George M. Stani Craw- Lord Building Firsday Pre Dey Btone AA. Hobinson A. Law Dell Kelzer J W. Gleed W. Tt. Thornton Versailles Topeka F.D. Merriam Merriam Nautilus Club Charles Kielakans Grantville Sid J. M. Patten Colorado Myrtie Holmes Kansse City Mia Hrlen Walker New York Boslin Philadelphia Goodwin Sullun Okla Walter Smith Tittle Rossville Eugene F. Ware Lawrence Marry Price Burlingame G. Gordon Oxklahoma Fred Gorton Earle Willams Mlee Be West Grant Villa Charles Kirinbans Minn Kanesa City First Congregational Walter Bates Auburnfall Philip Bennett Denver Bennett Oeavre City Carl Erickson Mies Faith Andrews Clara Guenett Frosthaven Maryland Topes Erickayn Katherine O'Reiily J. Conley Mine Hannet Tde Shanklin Kansas City Toneka Francie O'Reilly EW ‘Ketner Kanser City Murphy Ranch Pear Junction McQuade Mr. McQuade Los Angeles Belen Small Atchison Bay Wallar Notie Grace Wels Isabelle Toote J. F. Feteer City Mexico Mramer

Local Social Notes From Topeka And Nearby

Bus amanta of Misa Clara Caldwell of Larnedim and William B. Stokes of Lapel attended Sunday evening events. Mr and Mrs Burr Lakin of Las An Fran are visiting Topeka with Mrs D J Lakin. Mrs William Lai and baby returned from Leavenworth after a week with Mrs Dreschel’s mother. Mrs Menry Dalby returned from Goshen Ind with her mother Brubaker of Lawrence. Brubaker and Pipe of Lawrence visited Topeka and New Hampshire residents returned to Lawrence. Herbert Armstrong noted among attendees.

Bus Amanta Leavenworth Dreschel Menry Dalby Sam Goshen Ind Tier Meee, Brubaker Pipe Lawrence Hee Aed Vemley New Hampshire Topeka Mia Herbert Armstrong

North Topeka Social Roundup Notices and Arrivals

North Topeka yesterday featured visits and departures including Mrs J S Kelly of Silver Lake shopping, Mr Charles Spencer heading to Los Angeles, Miss Jessie Kearns becoming cashier at New Era store, and Mr George Stansfield and Mr W Miner on a hunting trip to Tecumseh. Local births, marriages, church events, and mill updates accompany a broad array of residents visiting friends, rail deliveries, and upcoming dances and gatherings.

Kimpals Bon Kansas Avenue J. S. Kelly Silver Lake Charles Spencer Los Angeles Cal Jessie Kearns New Era Department Store de H & Miner George Stansfield Tecumseh Joesph Paltrom Indian Creek Ripley PJ. Sith Spring Hill Kan Gee, Hayes van Buren Street John French Faringfield Quincy Street George Spetter Garden Pike Edithaus Etta Parsons Kansas City Mnelie Held Holtah Clara Mitchell Misa Reid Baldwin Baker University Mia Auburn Topeka Third Presbyterian Church Kev Epworth League Kansas Avenue M2 McAfes Barion Avenue Haynes Santa Fe Junction North Topeka Clinton, Lows J. Reedy Madison Street Spetter Frank E. Spercer Chas, Eagle Pather Henry St. Joseph German Catholic Pather Menry’s Church

Injured Chicago captain feared fractured skull rumors

Chicago November 5 grave fears surround James M Sheldon captain of the University of Chicago football team after a game with Northwestern last Saturday. Reports say a fractured skull is possible and Sheldon’s sister Mia was hurried from Forest, Illinois as physicians monitor his condition.

Chicago James M. Sheldon Chicago University Northwestern Uran Sheldon Mia E A Eines Forest

Police Jottings From Topeka Street Patrols

Police notes recount a day in Topeka with drunken parries, house raids, arrests, and odd incidents. Sergeant McElroy leads disturbances, confiscates liquor, and detains residents Julia and Josie Thompson while others offer cash and a chronometer in bribes. Sheriff Frye reports Geo Crone survives carbolic acid after a horse theft incident.

Sergeant McElroy

Blanket Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Various Sizes

Special Blanket Sale featuring reduced prices on grey, tan, and white blankets across wool and cotton varieties. Prices range from 50 cents to seven dollars with sizes 10x4 to 12x4 and up to 11x4. Elevator access to the second floor Cloak Department.

Blood History and Scott's Emulsion Reminder

An old advertisement frames blood history from marrow to liver as a vital life tale. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a key blood food that helps create new blood and revive pale faces, referencing its use by Hitler’s era readers and listing Scott & Bowne of New York as suppliers.

Scott

Murder victim found in barrel near Rice Street Chicago

The body of a man with a severed head was found inside a barrel on a prairie near Rice street and Western avenue. Police identified the victim as Antonio Napoli from Town Center Indiana about 25 to 30 years old, with a gunny sack bound and a deep face wound. A saloonkeeper linked Napoli to a prior sighting in Chicago, and authorities suspect a vendetta rather than simple robbery.

Chicago Rice Street Western Avenue Antonio Napili Town Center Salvador Sig M. Nigro Clark Street Antonio Napill Livermore O'Neill Roteo Cantre Antonio Napoli Napoli Ametia Nelson

Judge Peters Here He Had Nothing to Say About Pension

Judge S H Peters arrived from Newton on business last night and left quickly. He recalled thinking it Election Day, but Newton had no voting today. He noted Newton’s townwide vote opportunity had ended and departed on the morning train.

S. HR. Peters Newton Sili

Attorney General Writes Letter To County Attorney

Attorney General Godard has written a letter to the county attorney of Wa bamses county, F. A. Seamun, instructing action and seeking guidance on the case. The document outlines requested steps and officials involved in the inquiry.

Godard Wabamses County F. A. Seamun

Alma minister attacked by gang in home intrusion

Rev. Mr. Gibson's residence at Alma was broken into last Friday night with beer kegs left in the minister's kitchen. The assault is blamed on anarchists and criminals, linked to his prosecution of jointists in Wabaunsee county. County Attorney Seaman urged full prosecution and possible impeachment of Alma's city marshal for alleged brewing company involvement. An unrelated notice from Couperaville, Michigan claims a strange squid remedy cures tobacco and consumption ailments and is sold by local druggists.

HR. K. Peck Union Pacific Thomas Lumber Co Hutton Atten Tour Bite Totton Mr. Hutton Chief Stahl Mr. Gibson Alma Godard Gideon Wabuunsee

Caught Few Whales Report From Arctic Fleet

Three crews of the Arctic whalike fleet dock in Ban Francisco reporting poor success with light catches. The Earty Ran anig Be potinde of bone and The Wit Nant Hatlees delivered 260 pounds of bone and GS parcels of OD exter. Captain Alexander ensured the voyage’s near-term prospects remain uncertain.

Arctic Ban Francisco Bone Wit Nant Hatlees Aktha Alexander

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