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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1900

Page

5

Elaborate Topeka social dances and visits

The imperial club hosted a Tuesday night dance at Hudson's ball with many guests from local clubs and neighboring cities. Invitations list numerous attendees, including Miss Lillian Kirkpatrick and Mrs. J. M. Kirkpatrick, plus visitors from Kansas City and Chicago. The evening featured progressive carrom, a carton prize, and various small gatherings among society members.

Imperial Club Hudson's Ball Wee W. J. Black Charles Blood Smith W. W. Webb Mike Ivah Davie Mire Janette Lord Edith Goddard Helen Wilson Helen Smith Emily King Mix Chicago Mabel Wheeler Kansan City Miew Lute Ewart Glenna Cross Nina Thomas Hazel Fusion Mabel Martin Vera Low Mims Bue Sharttt Olive Lewis Mies Mabel Knowles Mim Hin Hinckier Misa Helen ‘Thompson Walter Burges al Reed Kansas City Everett Dalies Dick Alden Kurte Kellam J. W. ‘Tufany 168 Me Brille Mart Wiksdal Galca Nichols Lon Davis Davidt Mulgane Terrence Ewart Fred Meuftin Ed Arnold Fret Glilett Harry Barber Roland Medlicost Burton Modge Joe Morean Prank Curry Clarence Young Dan Hammatt Lawrence Chamberlain Coulson Ralph Wonderlich

Dad Alexander Crazy Test in Probate Court

William Alexander known as Dad Alexander, longtime workman for W. A. Davis, was tried in probate court this morning. Witnesses testified he is mentally failing after a runaway team incident. He claimed a warrant from the governor. Sheriff Cook challenged his sanity. A jury found him insane and committed him.

William Alexander Dad” Alexander Alexander W. A. Davis Mr. Davis Sheriff Cook Sheri Cook Dad

Pleasant Thanksgiving Weather Outlook

The weather bureau forecasts clear and pleasant conditions for Thanksgiving with no snow. Sunshine and fresh appetizing weather dominate the map as a fair tonight and Thursday forecast. Temperatures reached a noon high of 37 and a low of 31 with a west wind of eight miles per hour.

Weather Bureau

North Topeka Social Roundup of Thanksgiving Travel

Local notes from North Topeka detail residents leaving for Burlingame Ottawa and Kansas City for Thanksgiving visits. Miss Edith Putnam travels to Kansas City to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Nelson Caldwell relocate to Burlingame. Miss Fannie Cole sails to Ottawa then Kansas City to visit kin.

Kimball Printing Company Kanass Avenue Postofice Nelson Caldwell Burlingame Edith Putnam Kansas City William Ryan Jack Kansan City C. F. Hawkins North Kanais Avenue J. Newell Burlincame Newell George Harvey Newell Philip Gitman Central Avenue Grant Gilman Kansas Avenue ME J. A. Staysiy William Kistler Lulu Wobtpert North Topeka J. H. Bell Elmont Exbridge Wilam Belt Fannie Cole Park Street Ottawa Mike Jessie Hoover Rochester Staffordville Clair Jicover Madison Emporia the Rock Ethel Lewis Thanksgvi Mix Lewis Alvin Galveston Mrs. & I. Courtney Quincy Street

W T K Club Holds All Day Meeting At Mrs Scotten Home

Weather did not deter the W. T. K. club with an all day gathering at Mrs. W. E. Scotten's home six miles west of town. Members enjoyed lunch, roll call on current events, two papers on Thanksgiving and Damascus, and voted in R. S. Plummer as a new member after Mrs J. H. Gonder moved away to Oklahoma creating a vacancy.

Br. Courtney W. E. Scotten Luce Hamrick Damascus Paine A. M Petre Oklahoma J. H. Gonder R. S. Plummer

Thanksgiving Day union services set in Topeka churches

Day of Thanks under the Ministerial Union features Thanksgiving services in Topeka churches. Central Congregational, First Christian, North Topeka Christian, Oakland Presbyterian, Lane Chapel Swedish Lutherans, and Asbury M E host morning services with rotated pastors. Special music planned.

Ministerial’ Union Topeka Congr Mr. Jackson Budd Avenue M. I Ethel Davis First Christian Church Topeka Avenue Mr. Ott English Lutheran Church North Topeka Christian Church Hioge Street Central Avenue Stavely M. B. Church M. B Met Oakland Oakland Presbyterian Church Seamen Swedish Lutherana T. J. Moppin Lane Chapel Fourteenth and van Buren Asbury M. & Church Fb, Wilcort A. EE

Divorce petition cites abuse and attempted scalding by hot coffee

Clementine J. Phillipe sues Dorta Phillips in district court for divorce. Grounds include August marriage, repeated cursing and vulgar language, threats to her life, and assaults such as throwing a skillet and trying to scald her with hot coffee, with police involvement noted.

Clementine J. Phillipe Dorta Phillips Phi Iea Bik

Booming Candidate Early in Topeka Political Scene

Mayor Drew and councilmen Warner Miller Snattinger Swenson Weber and Eliott plus city officers Squires Supder and Hails urged Governor to appoint BH Titus as elections commissioner. Governor said he would weigh their views but did not name a choice, urging GOP unity. He hinted the office may be abolished or vacant by the time a decision is made. A trial of Dan Finney for disturbing the peace was noted.

Drew Warner Miller Snattinger Swenson Weber Eliott Squires Supder Hails Titus Topeaa LY. Youmion

Northwest Main Line Taps Kansas City to Billings Rail Route

The Burlington's Northwest Main Line completes September 16 linking Kansas City to Billings. It offers Denver to Helena Spokane Puget Sound service with 36 to 48 hour connections. Scenic routes to Denver Chicago St Louis and north to Omaha St Paul Minneapolis presented by Howard Elliott and J C Bramrill.

Ehive Eryer Billings Burlington Kansas City Denver Helena Spokane Northwest Butte-Helena Spokaacorks Puget Sound Chicago St. Louis Bosltrains Omaha Bt. Pai Minneapolis J.C. Bramrill Ued Wakeley Howard Elliott Oana

Local court proceedings review ends with appeal in poller case

In district court a jury trial began the morning before. Euler secured a judgment for a client and moved with an office to Kinney. A tense scene followed as a witness swore and a party threatened, with a conviction for poller eau later appealed.

Euler Pita Kinney Pincey

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