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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1898

Page

5

Social and Personal News From a Busy Community

A lively Friday evening at Hudson's hall featured an informal club party with numerous couples and extended guest lists including Pierce, Doo Tittle, Norton, Eazis, Nichola, Eastman, King, Bywan, Hankin, Ball, Finn, and many others. The Inter-denominational missionary societies held an all day meeting at First Presbyterian with eight hundred members, followed by Viennese Club dancing at Harrony REG Ritose and a high five party hosted by Misa Emily Gee for the Atoho club, with prizes and carnations for guests.

Hudson's Hall Robert Pierce L. Lb. Born J. B Furry TL Hankin HL. Ball W. N. Finn W. J. Hadelit Charles Teweing HV. Hinrkiey Krauthot Mooris Kansas City Mise Edna Crane Kate Crisctrehde Oskaloosa Trout Wamesv Mary Thompson Dennis Margaret Hear Anna Payne Hichots Lawrence Kline Johnanwn Ollie Hayes Tros Ghia Mabel Hayes Gersie Hayden Emily Kise Lucile Mulvane Bea Akers Wil Alexander Dick Alden Charlie Barnes Kit Kettam Dasa Me Vicar RM. Ruggies George Esterjey Adrian Sherman AA. Seoul F. BL Wer Harry Valentine Austin. Brady Zulius Welding John Nicholson Misa Emily Gee Atoho Club Priday Misa Lulu Fordyce Kielahacs Milde Jessie Garweed Mise Emily Black Mise Carrie Merrick Daisy Hayes Robert Merrick Lewta Greenvewod Tennis Cantwett Jenpie Sinn Edith Merc Nelle Wetterholt First Presbyterian Church Storrs Uns Sir Countermine Eugenes Smith Titus de. Countermine

Topeka Club News Urges Auditorium for City Needs

A Topeka club woman argues for building an auditorium near the transfer station to serve residents and national meetings. She notes high ticket demand for ten cent lectures and entertainments, criticizes current venues, and envisions a central, affordable venue supporting community events and political conventions.

Topeka Union Lecturs High Echool Washburn College Wis & Happy Sith Uckera Hamilton Gion An & Re Wna

Experiments in Sitka Aim at Alaska Food Adaptation

In Sitka Sitka region, Prof Georgeson leads U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry trials on adapting food crops and forage for winter feeding. Early results show potatoes and clovers grow well, contradicting prior beliefs that local soils and climate hinder yields. Future trials will include forage crops and native plant varieties for national livestock needs.

Alwaka Congress Thal Georgeson Bureau of Experiment Turing Ieetay Alas Sitkawn Kadbue Igland Cnok Bilbo Begus United States Wilem Bar Agente Eurape

Runaway Ship Brearden Grounds Off Haltberne

A damaged vessel named the Brearden ran aground near Haltberne after a pilot refused to navigate and a storm hindered progress. Admiralty court orders and intercepting measures were discussed as the ship tried to sail toward Delaware Breakwater. Local crowds watched the pursuit, while a social fundraiser for the Orphare Mrs. Wo W Garitt was announced for November 2 at 19 Emat Pith UD with musical program and refreshments.

Rapta Admiralty Court Delaware Haltberne Admiralty Court Piielale Wats Statin Belerden Queenstown Wo W Garitt Toneka Gephans” Hyce

Portraits and Palm Readings Stir Local Curiosity

An eclectic group gathers as a fortune teller mentions past and future insights. A dainty magician, Paul Alexander Johnstone, is described with sass and charm, promising deep reading. Nearby, Professor Juknarone's fee and a laundry service claim appear amid a bustling trade scene at Davies and Bichelson.

Paul Alexander Johnstone Johnstote Gatrarion Juknarone

Quarantine Rules Advance Cattle Movement Restrictions

Washington Oregon federal quarantine rules move to start January 1 instead of March or later. Officials cite disease risk if cattle are sent north after winter. Dr Salmon says carnivore pests worsen from supply shortages and exports.

Washington Ita Iswaude Umey Salmon Ehier Bureau of Animal Industry Catire Peter Ocarenes

Unsure Fragment Leaves Gaps in Harvey Sisters Note

Unclear OCR fragment mentions Harvey Sisters Misves Dely Lenard Eva Williams with missing context making its details ambiguous and unreadable.

Harvey Dely and Lenard Eva Willams

United States to raise Spanish ships sunk at Manila

Washington reports Admiral Dewey has arranged with Bone King wreckers to raise three Spanish vessels sunk in the Manila battle last May. The project, costing about $200, will refit the ships for duty in the Philippines, featuring strong armor, powerful batteries, and high speed.

Washington United States Saker Thas & Strinkline Dewes Navy Department Bone King Manila Hickbirs Philippines Astete Nates Cuba Ide Luzon Atetiie Reeskiall

Dr Nancy Arrives After Murder Shocks New York Ocean Voyage

On the Cunard steamer Lacania from Liverpool and Queenstown arriving in New York, a woman identified as Mrs. SN. Brown is listed as Gulford on the passenger list. Mrs. Goffferd was on deck at quarantine and appeared anxious to reach home, giving only a faint smile and making no statement or confession.

New York Nev Cunard Lacania Liverpool Queenstown Nareyee Istaire Gulford SN. Brown Goffferd

Chester I Long Sick At Seventh District Meeting Absence

Seventh District Congressman Chester I Long is afflicted with numbness in the lower limbs and may miss end meetings of the selection. The report notes he has difficulty using his legs and may be unable to attend. An advertisement touts Beggs hair tonic as a preventative for hair loss, sold by all druggists.

Chester W. W. Kimball Co Chicago Omaha Exposition Kimball Instruments Kimball Boggs Freud Boyes All Drugelt

Steaman Club Meeting Notes and Honeyton Arts Talk

The Steaman club met last Monday with readings and papers on Rookwood Pottery and Halloween poems. Mrs Otis was welcomed as a new member while Mrs McClure and Mrs Frodmer attended as visitors in a quiet session.

Ternoon Herbert Armstrong Mra. A. Pahasmets Mra Mut Macferran Steaman Club N. P. Tarretson Atchison Laura A. Case Beanstt Lrown Rookwood Pottery Wood Fins Alida Otis McClure Frodmer Stra

Summer vaudeville at Garfield Park to open next summer

W E Nankeville of St Louis seeks control of Garfield Park for a four month summer vaudeville circuit. He plans afternoon and evening shows with weekly Dill changes and a 10½ cent streetcar ticket plan to draw crowds, linking Topeka with nearby cities. If approved, the park will host special Sunday programs with the band and expanded seating, aiming to provide summer entertainment long overdue in Topeka.

Topeka Garfeld Park WW. EB. Nankeville Human Tiparti Company Marshall’ Band Topeka A. Traces Entertainment Decoration Day Nankeville St. Louis St. Joe Ant Contro Gurfeld Park Nankevilie Fie Atmiachus Meyer Marshall Nankertile

North Topeka notes and local horities and visits

North Topeka items report residents leaving for California and Hutchinson visits, plans for church services at the Church of the Good Shepherd and Swedish Bethel, a minstrel show forthcoming, and social gatherings at Topeka homes. Notables include Mr G W Petro from Hutchinson, Mr Beckwith of Holton, and Congressman Curtis visiting for a family dinner with relatives and friends in Topeka.

Titian Pacific Charles Small Himont Harry Small Delevan Park Jackson County Reform School G. W. Petro Hutchinson Beckwith Holton Olinger Topeks Avenue A. B Lawrence Kun North Christian Church Tomorow A. Rorabageh Byetys Emporia North Side George Allen Harrison Street Cal N. Allen Emma McCain Carthage MM. Baie Park Street Church of the Good Shepherd Charles Summers Charles Lindberg Cherokee, Town Scranton Kan Fob Nystrom Eric Nystrom Lindberg Swedish Bethel Church Polk Street Fifth Sixth Streets Jerome Colvin

Macke Wanted in Ohio Embezzlement Case

Hamilton Ohio November 18 Chief of Police Clair wired Albuquerque authorities to hold BB Macke in case the Kansas case fell through for the embezzlement of 96000 in 1235.

Hamilton Ohio Clair Albuquerque N.M BB. Macks Kansas

Unprecedented Pond Weather In England Slows Rail Traffic

London reports unseasonal warm spell and profuse blooming flowers while dense fogs of smoke and a foxing haze delay trains and street traffic. Pedestrians navigate London streets with flaming torches as accidents occur. Pet Stock Show opens in Curry building Monday featuring dogs, pheasants, rabbits, prairie birds and other small stock. crowd support encouraged.

Toonsright Associated Preas.y London England Thurnany Curry Building

Dogs and Pigeons Dominate Show Next Week in Topeka

Dogs, pet stock and pigeons in endless numbers will be seen at the show next week starting Monday at Curry Bi Nos. 65 and Kansas Avenue. Some of the best dogs in the west will attend, including Crews ya Leo G and Osceola Bey. Seven Southerland Sisters will go to Topeka next week, a return after a successful pitch by Howley Snow.

Albert Horton California J.D. Countermine Hay Nebraska GL. Colne Miisees Janie Laura Stotxenberg New Albany Ind Ste Apimcopel Indies Kansas Ave-Ry Kansas Avenue Oe S West Ya Leo G Osceola Bey Southerland Topeka Messrs. Howley @ Snow

Copper mine discovery in British Columbia reported

Spokane dispatch to the Spokane Review notes a copper mine discovery in British Columbia. The piece mentions a ledge formed by chrome and hints at upcoming ore shipments, with miners preparing to exploit the new vein. The report emphasizes the scale of the development and potential impact on regional mining activity.

Real estate transfers and pension notices listed

Real estate transfers show transfers tied with the register of Minnie Garber and others to various parcels in Deer Park and Willan, including Allen, Milgham, and Rachal Tharber. Pension notices from Kansas Washington list grants and renewals with amounts and beneficiary names, including Randall, Birys, Melvern, Johnson, and Antrim, among others.

An Sottnesiaks Ime Minnie Garber DeHart Antives Avesan Deer Park Wktiven Alice E. Milgham MecElvain Wits Rte Curtis Hans Rachal Tharber Maurice Dumreen Darling Street Willan Kansana Washington Aire Moline Alrin Randall Eilis Birys McCune Geos Melvern Royal C. Johnson Newist HH. Senith

Christmas Bazaar Hosted by Cathedral Gulla at Emporis

An unusual notice mixes names and venues. The Cathedral Gulla plans a Christmas bazaar at Emporis on Kansas Avenue with events and times listed unclearly.

Gulla Emporis Kansas Avenue

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