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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1900

Page

12

Pleasant Pridey afternoon host by Mrs Veale

Mrs George W Veale entertained about twenty five guests at her home on Pridey afternoon a three course luncheon followed. Local social notes mention visits from Mise Zella Robinson of Columbus O to Topeka and various club meetings and gatherings including the Shakespeare club and the Hyperion club dancing party at Hudson’s ball.

Timothy Bt Sweet Miss Sweet Mary Sweet Topeka Avenue Honitom Smater Honiton Gracefus Turk Mra Dindn Eure M. Noble Ar « Haminate J. J. Shallabatget Jonathan Thomas Sam Davidson W. L. Never Walter Noble Pussy Lakin Dmiyrth Davis Ivah Devise Idiss Maul Bates Atos Overmyer Helen Walker Mica Celeste Netjix Mize Anna Nelita Misa Josephine Sheliaberger Mim Morte Hobinson George W. Veale Cora Delahay Kansas City Delahay Rome Mise Zella Robinson Columbus Topeka Mise Seontiva Cadeeae Smyser Pen Vania A. Ashbrook Raneas City Low Exmporia Mary Godferd St _louis Shakespeare Club B T. Lewis Washington Prank P. MacLennan Mac Lapnin George Veale Padeagorshe Saar D. D Fred Ssr F. Deniers Leavenworthy Creeke Stra Ha Ranndy Mra Harrison Morgan Mise Fe Waters Hyperion Club Hudson's Ball Bra S.A Mile End Mra Miller Sarah Kline Rave Bloomingtoi EO Patrick Hostom Tofees Pleesant Hour Club Charles Adame Charles H Peck Chicago Tepekes Harry Donaldson Washburn College Sire-Chamberlain Wallace Galveston Tez Commos Club Guy Lane Street Mrs. Chamberlain

Market price list for textiles and comforts

A dated price list shows fabric and textile item names with unit prices and quantities. Items include Fresced Cotton Blankets, Extra Fleeced Cotton, Heavy wool blankets, Oxi4 weight notes, All Wool Scarlet and White blankets, Grey Wool, Factory Made Comforts, Homemade Yarn Tacked Comforts, and extra size options with various price points.

Shoes sale includes Misses and Children’s footwear in quick closeout

Local ad lists missy Dongola and Kangaroo calf shoes priced from $1.35 to $3.50, with sizes and styles across Misses Boys and Men. It notes W. L. Douglas Co. as sole agent, union made, and nationwide price points of $3.00 to $3.50 for men’s pairs, all guaranteed.

Aydsgropw Extention W. L. Douglass & Co. Union

Hoffman Seeks New Party Amid Tax Reform Call

B Hoffman of Enterprise advocates a new party in a public statement urging national renewal and progressive taxation to fund public works. He proposes a single tax on wealth and aims to draw broader support. Annex to the Wiley notes extensive alterations at the Manspeaker house, including a 16th and Harrison Street annex and dining room expansion to accommodate more guests, ready soon.

B. Hoffman Enterprise City and Dickinson Hoffman Wiley 16Th and Harrison Sta

Michigan Potato Spoilage Hits Farmers Hard

A heavy crop spoilage due to persistent rains in Michigan devastates potato fields, with losses estimated near 1,000,000 dollars and a broader national impact suggested by figures approaching 21,000,000. Farmers brace for market disruption and ongoing recovery efforts.

Four personal crisis reports in a day in Chicago

Chicago reports reveal four personal crises, including suicide and attempted murder, all recorded yesterday. Elmer G. Hart, a wealthy coal dealer of 4 Dearhors avenue, shot himself and died instantly. a note cited fear of living in misery. George A. Birch, 28, a saloon keeper, died by carbolic poisoning. Minnie Muska, 73, feeble-minded, hanged herself after long trouble. Anton Stucken shot, wounding his wife amid domestic strife. Anton Carthhane wounded in a shooting incident. Weeky Bank Statement notes associated figures and deposits in New York.

Chicago Elmer G. Hart Dearhors Avenue Hare Harx Germania Club Covenant Lodge Chicago Turngermeine

Water color and pastel exhibit opens Thursday evening

At Unity churen ava a Thursday from 2 until 10 30 pm Miss Huth EK Welch will hold an art exhibit of water color and pastel works. The display aims to attract art lovers and those seeking dainty novelties. Invitations extend to Mrs. Gro W Cranes Mrs re Wadsworth Mrs Margaret Wiggin Frank Davis and Mrs E Junior Bennett.

Unity Churen Ava Einessay Huth EK. Welch Fou Contany Gro. W. Cranes Re ‘Wadsworth Margaret Wiggin Frank Davia E. Junior Bennett

Leavenworth Commercial Club Meeting Planned

A committee appointed to attend the Leavenworth Commercial Club meeting on Tuesday November 27 includes Wilder Coburn Frost Jermon Leal Poptice and Phimeni. They aim to advance their cause at the session and plan to attend in person.

Topeka Commercial Club Leavenworth Ward Wilder F. D. Coburn Frost Jermon le G. Leal F. C. Poptice H. M. Phimenibera Leavenworth Commercial Club

Graves Robbed in Michigan Cemetery Heists

Kalamazoo officers received details of a grave robbery in Newaygo County where nine graves were opened and bodies removed. The theft occurred over three weeks with the sexton discovering the acts yesterday. Authorities identify victims including Charette Eldredge, Bertie Creston, Don Creston, and Henry Knowles, noting the wrong body was targeted in the intrusion.

Kalamazoo Mich Newaygo County Henry Hed Charette Eldredge Ant Don Bertie Creston Tnire Henry Knowles

Bryant Not The Man In Burglary Arrests

William Bryant and Mrs Samuel Prank were arrested on burglary charges. Officers believed Bryant implicated in a break in at Metaler’s on Clay Street. Women witnesses described the man they saw, but nine men at the scene said Bryant was not the man.

William Bryant Mra Samuel Bryant Metaler Clay

Favorable bulletin on the car's health and emperor's condition

A late bulletin from St. Petersburg reports the emperor's health improving with continued peaceful sleep. The Nov 17 update notes a stable temperature and a favorable general state, while sources from Lividia confirm the monarch's condition is described as satisfactory despite lingering concerns.

St. Petersburg Caar Lividia

Porto Rico Sugar Company Formed in New Jersey

The Porto Rico Sugar Company filed articles of incorporation in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, with a capital stock of 1.4 million dollars. The preferred and common stock structures are noted, with Arthur W. Hicks and W. Staal among initial officers. The $1,600,000 capstone appears in the filing in New York dated November 1.

New York Geuth Porto Rico Sugar Company Elisabeth Union County Arthur W. Hicks W. Staal

Don’t throw away a good woman’s able shoe

Misspelled and damaged OCR text fragment mentions footwear and injury. The readable bits suggest a misread saying about not discarding a usable shoe and a reference to small wounds. The core meaning is unclear and names or dates are absent.

Homestekers Excursions on tour to Arkansas trip

Readable fragments indicate a planned excursion by Homestekers to Arkansas with ticket details and destination notes. The text also references Arizona New Mexico and Texas connections, with unclear pricing and itinerary elements. The article fragment preserves names and places but lacks complete facts.

Homestekers Tuketa Arkansas Arigona Guia

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