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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1899

Page

5

Redden Reception Highlights Topeka Society Guest List

Mrs. Thomas Hyan hosted a Redden reception at Tslen residence on Tek Avenue drawing about 450 ladies. Guests included Mrs. Murphy and Miss Lee Redden, with attire described and a long display of decor and music by an orchestra. Other events noted feature Mrs. McVey’s party for Misses Helen and Edith Goddard, and a social scene with numerous local ladies and young guests attending at various homes.

Thomas Hyan Redden Spaciiew Tslen Teka Avenue Arthur Murphy Lee Redden Themestran Gurata Valt Straits Erika Wane Deet Iy Plateny Grerinhd Srurur Syme Javivs Wie Eerie King Mima Louise Smith Hise Filla Poreuier Agni Guitier Marcia Hpives Mtav Pithel Mortes Eva Teabat Kedden Surphy Charter Silood Stith James L Kink Atte A.D. Robbin Mire Aja Hunk Stes Willams Staith Mra Wal Morton Tem Spivey Bastan Preteinun Horace Fall Walter Cust Stins Eirdone Randell Mine Mergen Iss Ewart Lulu Eliott WD McVey Smorthat Taut Gliteptiers Instlen Sonia Waterss Eure Bestel Mivdeselun Mdith Goddunt Mim Plorebce Lewis Allan ‘Uilve Lewis Mies Ansa Berk Mise Sagal Berk Mise Santa Waters Mise Pe Waters Mind Eruma Dense Biles Jka Lennie Mises Kine Ee

Local Social Notes and Guests in Topeka Area

Community names mingle in a crowded social page. Mrs Warren M Crosby hosts a neighborhood gathering for Altes elite Leoni Dier, while Mien Pillaabeth Wheeler travels for several days visiting relatives in Tripokiys New York Cincinnati and Avrom. Mrs W A Johnston plans a Friday card club event and nearby visitors Bert Schroeter and family will spend Thanksgiving in Topeka with Dr and Mrs Tek.

Warren M. Crosby Clul Altes Elite Leoni Dier Mien Pillaabeth Wheeler AsRison Robert Mood Chi Lucy Hyder Myers Methodis Tripokiys New York Cincinnati Ohio Avrom Indiana We. A. Johnston Bert Schroeter Springfield Topeka Mra Tek Thalia Card Club Tiesdas Cing Lay Abbie Pere Letham Stes Emma Denia Lennie Mabel Quigsey Mins Fr Waters Willa Rodgers Lite Wergen Freeeher Hikes Ish Ida Jean Brest Freel Gillett Luther Nell Mier Eieanor Mize Briguna Crandell Deape Mites Adelia Alice Stamphrey Juncefien City Humphreys Kapsna City Journal W. M. Stewart Arkansas City Crosby Hae Crosby Bros Grusby

Patriotism and a starry finale in Topeka theatre

A Topeka audience filled the Empire as Mrs Brown Potter recited a stirring patriotic poem with soldiers and flags onstage and the crowd singing God Save the Queen. The piece drew wild applause and a second act encore as the curtain rose again and the performance continued with heightened fervor.

Potter Lanion Empire Theater Empire Brown Potter Henry Hamilton Bown Potter Mie Fie

Lecture Course Song Recital by Max Meterich and Julia Weintich

A fragmentary notice describes a Tuesday recital at the High School with seats reserved, listing November dates and times. The text also mentions a cure advertisement for Doane Ointment and cough syrup from HW Squires on Ensns Avenue, with garbled lines and misread phrases.

Max Meterich Julia, Weintich Annony Rowley A | New's Pride Squires Ensns Avenue Bax Heinrich Julia Heinrich

Scottish Rite Masons to Close Year With Banquet and Degrees

The thirteenth semi annual Scottish Rite reunion will close Friday evening with a banquet for the Scottish Rite Masons and their ladies. An elaborate menu and music will accompany a brief program and several three minute speeches. The day features a morning reception and the air opera for history No. 1, followed by multiple degree conferrals listed with numerous members and officers from the Hall of Justice and affiliated orders.

George W. Clark Hamer c. Bowman W. Polnifexter Jennines Pont ‘William Green Deeree Hall OF Equity Ane Davis Charies G. Cotburn Adrian , Sherman A.A. Rodgers K. C Harrison Stith John A. Dalley Willy Greeny Richard W. Tennings Jentz Ogrer CC. HL Willa We Wilemn Gir W. Poindexter

Mrs Parr Hurt In Stair Accident At Home

Mrs Parr injured after descending stairs at 1085 Van Ruren street. Left arm broken above wrist. right arm and other parts of body bruised. Expected recovery six weeks to two months. Report notes initial misdiagnosis by bystanders before medical aid arrived.

Parr van Rurey Street Getter Mrs. Parr A. C., Sherman

The Jolly Musketeer at Crawford Theater reviewed

Jefferson De Angelis headlines a lively comic opera at Crawford Theater, delivering fearless stage antics and amiable humor. The show draws big crowds, with De Angelis and Harry McDonough delivering strong performances and a tuneful score by Julian Rawanis.

Jefferson de Angelis Crawford Theater Muld Sisinfras Henri Lnld de Angelis de Wolt Hopper Hiepper Frank Daniels Franck Wison Sathor Tillith Harry McDonough Mr. de Angels Didot Blane Ehorus

North Topeka Cultural Notes And Social Snapshots

Local notices list visits and farewells as residents travel to Sabetha and Decatur while kin gather in Topeka. Mrs Laura Spaulding arrives from Kansas City. Mrs Elmer Miller hosts relatives. J W Dowler journeys to Sabetha. pension records noted. Social events include lodge degree visits, a church ladies meeting, and a Clearwater musicale benefiting the Grant School. A wedding at the Knox home and upcoming Bargain Day ads close the column with offers on hats, calico, dresses, and shoes.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue McNary Chukasha Laura Spaulding Kansas City Elmer Miller Park Street J. W. Dowler Quincy Street Sabetha Mathes J. H. Dearborn Sliver Lake Eranta John Lewthorn Bennington Kan Jett Paramore Street Perkins West Gordon Street William Gushard Decatur Star Lodge No Christ Brainard Buds, Tit Ollie Courtright Illzabeth Baum Chicago Mily Builth Taine ‘Beach Cab J. W. Smith Buren Street Moses Massowicx Watt New York Fairview John Cleland Hoyt J. G. Knox E. D. Small Richison Katherine Fennell J. Willis Frich Marion Grant School Ming Sagford W. D. Lacey Fankie Cole GP. Ashton Iam Adela Brown Bessie Paine G. Kilre

Margarita Yacht for Drexel Built in Scotland

The steam yacht Margarita, built at Scott & Gon yard in Greenock, Scotland, for Anthony J. Drexel of Philadelphia, will be completed early spring and join the New York Yacht Club fleet as a premier vessel. It measures 272 feet on load line, 26 feet 7 inches beam, 19 feet 3 inches draft, with 5,000 horsepower engines for 17 knots, featuring two bridges, multiple decks, lavish interiors in Louis XV, Empire, and Chippendale styles, electric plant, ice system, and armaments, with launch planned for February and commissioning in June.

New York Sun Margarita Scott& Gon Greenok Scotland Anthony J. Drexel Philadelphia Fiest New York Yacht Club Ms. Drexel Geo. L. Watson Nakina Varuna Drexel Bean Nalima Corsati Meargerita Chippendale

Mexico of Today Praises Progress and Beauty of Nation

An essay by Con f. Mariscal in the Independent extols Mexico’s freedom of worship, compulsory education, universal suffrage, and a US-style government as it advances toward the twentieth century. It highlights Mexico’s climate, flora, and scenic Valley of Mexico, with Senor Motios Romero noting the valley’s unmatched beauty.

Con F. Mariscal Independent United States Mexico Republic Tropics Mexica Senor Motios Romero Washington

Mexico's Vast Mineral Wealth and Mining Prospects

The article extols Mexico as a world treasure house with long term silver output and vast gold belts in Oaxaca. It notes Mexico’s mineral riches, need for modern mining machinery, and potential revival of deserted mines. It also discusses coal supply, rail development, and Mexico’s strong investment in education and technical schools, highlighting national growth.

Mexico Uniiarium Rung Chang Washington Senor Romero Senor Homers Montezuma California Oaxaca South Africa Alaska Abe Delim Sonora Parton Wales Ani Zane Dee Humboldt Wattern View

Transvaal War Costs Put Parliament In Hefty Bill

Fragmented 19th century note discusses Britain's postwar budget, citing figures around 50 million dollars and projections that rise with war costs. References to soldiers, distances over 6,060 miles, and heavy public debt imply a broad warning on fiscal strain from ongoing conflict.

Transvaal Leatie England Apple Conetferny Ieremteer Wiles France Triadtogetler Geval Fat Firiteln Mike

Also Mentioned on This Page

Topeka Society Mrs. M'Vey Misses Helen Edith Goddard Pieasant Party Mise Decker Minnie Hollister Washium College Mie Lulu Decker Calumet Copebielle Bert Mete Emporia John Slewell Mike Trene T. J. Diackmire Haller & Blackmore Pitishureh Svitt & Holliday Geo. W. Parkhurst Will Grand Big New Crest South Americas Kidney Cure Cnara Gea Staarhill Tannas Avenue Gist Kansas William Hitler KC. C.F Royal Secret Willamn Hiteen John G. Mayer Pananer C. Bowman Ce Pylot Richard W. Jenkins Btarshill Thorp i Jennings Ko, C. H John Atalley Richard W. Jennings Ryan Davie Albert L Geven RE Frank Li Jytn E Moon de Kee B. Edward Wisher John W. Neale Deierep Themelustvies Lodge OF Perfection Mathew Carte Lewis Evans Corwin Melverm Witt Mdaon Cheriet William Horn Henry Lewis Jansen Farward Danke Jolley de Buymes Kirkwood Overbrook George Washington McMullen Melver Albert Meese Holland Joh Cherie Payne Ty Geores Phillip Je Hays City Willian Rippetts George Arthur Seaman Marysville Clement Smith Hens Marsden Thomas Melvern Mewes Lewis Trade Hart Mound Harry Henry Wendorff Leavenwart Rose Croix Charles Franklin Fiddle Goldwater Willam John Terry Duncan Campbell Los Angeles Cal Lewy Evans Corin Henry Dewis Janbers Popeia Edward Banks Jolley Edward Francis Medermott George Washington McStullen Broderick Miles Nelson Albert Neevs Rickland John Claiborne Payne George Philip Jr Mays City Edwin Laind Shutter Henry Marshed Thomas Melvern Moers Lewis Trudell Fait Mognd James Henry Wendorff Leavenworth Council OF Knights Kadosi Chas Franklin Riddle Coldwater Cousin Campbell Louis Pischer Henry Lowla Jansen Edward Hanks Jolley Willan Jackran Lanexco Janes Wille McCluee Mel Fern Clarence Shelton McClintock Mrs. Parr Hurt Wood Arog Roseman Istic Atal Tronquill Tepfers Angelis North Topeka Security Building Acme OF Luxury Cronin LIONS Winslow Lane
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