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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1897

Page

5

Topeka News Roundup Mixed With Local Notes

A local Topeka column lists various items: art lessons end by artist George M. Stone. Warden Landis visits. Mr and Mrs W. Goss welcome a baby. a new creamery incorporated. Washburn women form a basketball team. J B Nissiey’s family reports scarlet fever. river fears rise after heavy rains. pension office moves. Santa Fe staffer Joan Mitchell is cousin to Mrs Leneola. fire at Prof Troxle residence. Topeka clubs plan events. state fire insurance talks set for Des Moines. and more minor notices on residents, visits, illnesses, and community affairs.

Apotte Etat TS 4 Fe Crawford Opera House Ian Leland Wastibirn North Topeka Columbian Foster Allt Travelers’ In-Surance Cise Washburn College C. J. Strome Nurik ‘Topola W. D Judd St. Louie Topeka Henry Benson Hancock Street Topeka Sportsmen's Association Movis OL East Fourth Joan F. Mitchell Santa Fe Robert T. Leneola W. Tatman Webb BreNalt Dallas Tex Dick Walker Sabine Pass H. ML Miter Rossville J. B. Nissiey Kansas Creamery Company Chuser Stricklett Jim Topeka Glasco Robert Stabe St . Henry Ehitehays Hid Ohureul Min Kate Comytock Seabrook Topeka, Is A Sminsher of the Vel In Rev. Thoman Dizoh New York City Tayler Hide Leenock Suslary Karenos Gonsoldiate Leeds Fuis Geo. L. Routh Anatody Wichita Pike County Itinuta Norwood Franklin County Santa Pe Charles Kleinhané Iowa-Nebraska Laex” Ald Society of Race W. Procter Ge Santa Fe Santa Tivenital Thin City Topeka Federation of Ctuta James Whitcom Hiley Éutoriskinmert Crawford Harrow Hopenos EH. de Fouteh Puerta Limon Costa Rica Yesternday Topechula New York Atlas Line Mertha Kem Tasket Law- Tents Sue Work Thera Tates Girmce Cathedral Copelind Hotel Alonzy Wardail Mutual Fire Des Moines Nevin Satay Shest Bers. Troxle John W. Mitter W. E. Culver Western Avenue Eveniue Et Hasilifon Hall Chas, Patt G. Nelson S. Dotman Wm. Busby Lou Mammon Te Howcack Wailer John Casey G . Stone G. W. Keiline de. W. 2 Sudweil Lee

Love Worth $65,000 in Brooklyn Alienation Suit

A Brooklyn court verdict awards Mrs. Plurence Van Schunck $65,000 against her father in law Peter Van Schwekk in an alienation of affection case. Married in 1897 in Pensacola, the couple separated in 1931 after her husband’s supposed infatuation. The story notes a wealthy line of jewelry and lists an unrelated address in Chicago.

New York New Brooklyn Plurence van Schunck Peter van Sehweck Pater van Schanck Peter van Schack Drigicints Chicago Weanstilenaben Tie Han Bath Benen Mate Pensipcula Phi Mra van Schanck Glof Ekhers Kunsos

Hart and W Hart to Star in Standard Plays at Crawford Theater

Mr Hart and W Hart bring two leading performance pieces to Crawford theater with Mme Modjeska’s early praise echoing in bio notes. The company features Cens tames Willame and a roster of performers from Mather to Ward, with Samuel Whitcomb in Kansas City tonight and fielding a minstrel show at Crawford next Saturday.

Hart Hhea W. Hart Mme. Modijeska Crawford Theater Mile Mhea Mins Censtanes Willame Frederick Ward Wbet Lasile Matihers Margaret Mather Dwight Smilth Julia Marrowest Bowers Hirt i Brodjeska Rhea Sefferdon Cabrnti Toseph Jhitetson Frank Gafties Wiy W. A. Brady Anna Brooks Robertsen Tie Beer Shas Louise Meredith Ths Mr. Hart Lady of Lyons Seate Tewiey & Banns Drug Store Hert Samel Whitcomb Kansas City Gulius Opera House Kenrishe City Anthenenum Miter Freid Federation of Cighs Riley Topeka Alg. Fieit Field Primeces 2 West al Gigi Pew

Justice Court Notes From H Mann Case and Mallory Burglary

Stolen horse recovered by posse and placed with Jute Lie after being taken by Dick Mallory. Mallory, a known crow, is sought in Lynden for preakie jail and in Supeke for the same charge. Mallory arrested in Lawrence on burglary and larceny. papers served on Mays De Poy regarding a disorderly house. $150 claimed by Melissa Mardeck for cook work. Putnam cattle case postponed to November 22. Witness fees set for two cases. Chipman cattle theft postponed to November 19.

W. J H. Mann Jim Stones Strve Lie Dick Mallory Mallory Li Lynden Lawrence Charesh Jackson Mays de Poy Kansas Avenue Melissa Mardeck Cobbud J. J. Putnam Juste Hemes Cannelly

Deaths and Funerals and Local Notices

The funeral of Margaret B Shakesnare was held at 10 oclock from Grace Cathedral with burial in Topeka cemetery. Mile Olson two months old son of Mr and Mrs C Olsey buried day in Topeka cemetery. Funeral at home 425 Liberty street. George E Simpson longtime printer died at Union Printer's Home Colorsilo Springs from Brights disease. Ten years ago Wr Biman joined Topeka Typographical Union admitted to the home in October 124. Funeral of Mrs Frank Walker who died Sunday afternoon at 3 from her North Renss avenue home. Excur tions to California offered daily via Santa Fe Route. Apply to agent A T&S BL Hy for rates and service details. Remember this: summer coughs and colds danger warnigns. One Minute Cough Cure relieves coughs of all types and lung troubles. G W Stainfield 6% Kansas avenue. Take Summer With You by traveling California Limited Santa Fe’s finest train.

Mile Olson C. Olsey Topeka Liberty Street George E. Simpson Union Print‘ Era Colorsilo Springs Bright Wr. Biman Topeka Tynographical Union

Girl From Kansas to Headline New Comedy in New York

The article describes a new comedy tentatively titled The Girl From Kansas, written for Miss May Vokes and stemming from My Friend From India fame. Smyth & Rice will stage it in New York early next season with plans for a single lead, Vokes, and a script originally developed with Du Soucher, whose earlier play My Friend From India became a success.

Tr Toneta Kansas New York City Seai Smyth & Rice Indie Miss May Vokes Leavenworth Miss Vokes Kansan Gil Banwis Ehulen Mr. Rice Keneas India Berkman Streets Valkis Prien Mies Tilly Charmacrs Eins Sheik Tor New York Indig du Soucher Myron B. Rice Fhunagers Thiroup Esi Cannes Indiana At & Sala Ted Rion Smyth Nunes Hies Tice Burtl da Sourket Mins Vokes Isa Vokes Vines Chicago Conservatory Faust Tine Hecinton Ina

Topeka Audience Sees Minny Style Comedy Compared

A Topeka group attended the Grand Opera House last night and noted a contrast with a prior performance titled Tianny. The second play allegedly aimed to be humorous but was criticized for suggestive content that diminished its comedic effect.

Topeka Grand Opers House Tianny

My Friend From India stage farce at Grand Inez

Review lauds Du Bouchet comedy as a provocative, lightly risible farce with a strong cast led by Bond and Ward. The production, directed by Myron Hice, features a novelty plot involving a pork packer and a theosophist in a case of mistaken relations, delivering rapid, humorous episodes.

Prom India Charley Frederic Bond Ste John F. Ward Kansas City Theosophical Dorber Moi India Bond Ward Sind Mr. Ward Mise Melen Telmer Biekman

Banks Fail In Indiana County Bank Runs Hit Merchants

Mob presence grows as Leavenworth, Sarangey and English banks fail amid cash drought. Merchants and farmers, unable to recover funds, fear widespread losses reaching up to 150000. County Treasurer Brew and other depositors suffer, with authorities concerned over insufficient protection for towns and rural counties.

Indianapolis Ind Leavenworth Sarangey Willett Vic Crawford Union National Jetraville Liavenworth Marengo Englisth Leavenworth Bank Brew Mithiz Brown Balansie

Curfew clash over enforcement alarms social purity league

The Social Purity league accused city officials of lax enforcement of a curfew ordinance. Representatives urged police to arrest children found on streets after the bell. Citizens worry the law is not being properly handled and vow to push the issue with the police commission.

The Social Purity League Siig Puliee Uaetur Parest Tee Toni Kansay Avenue Fourth Street Arad Jeanne Women’s Christian Temperance Union

North Topeka News and Local Notices Summary

North Topeka items note deliveries at Kimball Pig Co and local trades for tablets and bread, with various social visits and travels around Topeka and nearby towns. A wedding at Assumption Church unites Miss Mary Hanley and Captain J Morse, followed by a breakfast at the bride’s home. A house fire on Quincy Street destroys contents, suspected from a kitchen chimney. Mrs. Walker dies at 62 after a prolonged illness. funeral held at Kansas Avenue church with large local attendance.

Kimball Pig, Co Cromwell & Jefern Cromwell & Jeffers Gem Bakery T. Fulton Anses City Topeka C. Kaser Jackson County Friends Mise Magsle Dus Metvue Day Quincy Street Cannon Rock Island Frank Sullivan Famiy North Topeka Shorey EM. Jos Ellsworth Uther Polis Kansan Frusi Walker Lokens Charles Kistler Monrie Street Fred Albright Nebraska Sir J. MM. Albright George Kinseman Hue George Stoker Pittshurs Kan Hush Hare Bridge Parks Stix Cyestley Kistler Lacey Coming Mary Hanley J. Morse Floyt Church of the Assumption Margaret Mauiles Thomas Haney Topeka Avenue Womain Hadley Brothers Eroonea Captain Morte Hoyt Mra Murse Sine Miler Quincy Etree Miller Miden Bent Huxlery Bertha Stallsmith Walker Frank Walker North Kansas Avenue Srs Walker Letim Enebler Kansas T. Chandler Mershall White Ste Colburn Messi Gus Clarence Seenare Wpeka

ASK FOR THE OLD BRIDGE IN OAKLAND ACROSS THE RIVER

Oakland residents discuss rebuilding the old Kinsax avenue bridge at the east end of Gordon Street. The plan faces local debate on best river crossing, with opposition or support from neighboring communities and city officials.

Oakland Kinsax Avenue Pivenanit Oskiand Gorden Strest Nouth North Gopiton Topeka

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