North Topeka Social Notes and Local Visits
North Topeka items detail visits and greetings among residents. Names include Dr and Mrs L A Ryder, Mrs J C Mahan, Mrs W A Harris, Mrs Charles Wolcott, and Miss Alberta Hale. Events mention Topeka branch missionary society activities, a new Friday afternoon club, and programs at local churches with speakers and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Giles
Castley & Post
W. Hart
Pitamant
Hart
J. C. Mahan
Kansas City
Fenktor
W. A. Harris
Lakers
Rouse
At & O'Ciocke Mires
Mamle
Loupert McMa&ter
Charles Wolcott
A Fiyder
Atchieon Airs
J. Reehrand
B.J. Ruekr
Tw Fulktives
Port du Tac
Wisconsin
Th Trent
Jachern
Sumdup
Figux City
Wenercabets
Muah
Leavenworth
WS. Hanirick
Rek Monroe Etrevt
Topeka
Wenn’ Purelen Missionary Socie
Methodiet Episcopal” Church
Segaion
Alberta
Hale Om Dan Biriet
Bessie Reeder
Miss Caldwell
Ming Hleanor Caldwell
Mies Kimball
Aries Martha Kimball
Alberta Mule
Miser Grice
Faith
Irene Camp
Dore
MreoBt Mi. Hala
T. EK. Hesgie
Quincy Street
Vanar Cule
France
Resghe
Challemagne
Funston Interview Highlights Support for Metcalf in twentieth event
Colonel Funston thanks Colonet Little after a visit offering support toward securing a brigadier ship for the Kansan regiment. Debate centers on Major Metcalf for the Twentieth command, with Lt Colum Littie and Major Whitman named in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Prancivon
Colonet
Irunston Yesiday
Esttmander
Kansan
Cal Funston
Metcalf
Fucbetird
Funston
Metcalite
Lietenant
Colum Littie
Whitman
Death in Iowa regiment prompts autopsy after fatal heart event
An Iowa regiment soldier collapsed and died after an incident involving William Bumpass. The death, the twenty third in the unit, followed a bout of illness and fever. City health officials refused to send the body to Iowa until their autopsy is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bumpass
Aler
Iowa
Kirk
How to Prevent Croup and Household Cures
Practical notes claim two children avoid croup attacks using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad promotes travel via Union Pacific lines to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with full service details and a city ticket agent contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tain
Chet
Denver
Salt Lake City
Quay Involved in Stock Letters Revealed in Evidence
Prosecution introduces letters from Haywood to Hopkins and Quay family notes dated 1894 to 1897 detailing stock purchases and transfers. Contents show advice on Jersey and Met securities, overdraft requests, and plans to move shares, with mentions of Mr. Huhn and Various date stamps. The documents imply use of inside information linked to the president’s war message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quay
Haywood
Hopins
Eukin
Hopkins
John
George Huhn
Huhn
Met
New Jersey
Dishie
Consolidated Jersey
Pease
Hoyiking
Consolidated Trace Hon Company
Sewlek- Jey
Henver
Jurisy
Teappite
Hopkinny
Met Ifse
Monte
Pacific
Hunn
Mfet
Scrip
Consiuli
Jersey
Terewis
People’s Banke
Sugar Trust Certificate Company
John 8S. Hopkins
Quay Letter Detailing Large Financial Transactions
A historical letter recounts extensive financial activity including credits, checks, and stock dealings. It mentions Joe Jersey stock receipts of 11 900 dollars, 15 000 dollar checks credited to accounts, and 21 000 dollars wired from Montgomery for contracts. Also references Sugar dividends and Morganthaler purchases, with dated notes in 1895 to 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jersey
Toma Eee Sabosakine
Alton Wilright
Bian
Carson & Bee Carines
Washington
Montgomery
Imank
M.S. Quay
Rugly
San Luie, Fra
John 5
Hopkins
Quay
Women Missionaries To Open Sixteenth Annual Meeting
The Topeka branch of the Woman's Protestant Missionary Society will open tonight at the First Church with at least 200 delegates expected. The program lists opening services, greetings by local pastors, reports, devotional services, and addresses by leaders from Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fopeke
Woman's Porellin Missionery Society
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
Topeka
m—Davetonal Services
Bira
Kateva
Ehuaies Stratton Conferemis Separte
North Nebrakkea
Neteasén
Oon Innehene
Mors
Adore Saviseonversation
Bigs Gesing
Eitiie
J. A. Oa
Lantry Brothers Win Busy Santa Fe Bridge Contracts
The Lantry crowers have nearly finished the Uridgee at Lecompton for Santa Fe work and expect bids for major road improvements in New Mexico. A new bridge across Fox treck in Chase county is noted as part of the ongoing contracts. The Lantrys anticipate securing several more contracts as work expands to New Mexico and surrounding areas. Also advertised is Bexes Diarrhoea Bolsam, praised for quick relief of diarrhoea and dysentery with wide distribution by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantry Crowers
Santa Fe
Lecompton
New Mexico
Beniz
Fox Treck
Chase County
Thin Firma
Tew
Ail Druggisis
Triennial Conclave Knights Templar to Pittsburg
The Union Pacific will sell round trip tickets at a single fare for travel to the Triennial Conclave Knights Templar in Pittsburg Pennsylvania, October 10 to 14, 1898. The line promises fastest time and best accommodations among connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pitabure
Union Pacific
Connections
Rock Island Excursion to Omaha This Week
Rock Island offers a Tuesday October 11 round trip to Omaha at 3.60 and 3.50 options. McKinley Day on October 12 and Army and Navy Day on October 2 are noted. Prominent as the main week of the Omaha exposition, with special trains and full information via A. M. Puller or Modoc club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeha
Army and Navy
Omaha
A. M. Puller
Modoc Club
Rock Island
Knights Templar Round Trip Fare from Union Pacific Points
Oct 10 14 One fare for round trip from all points on the Union Pacific. For sale dates and ticket limits contact F A Lewis city ticket agent or J Fulton depot agent. Hock Island Excur Omaha Tuesday October Navy Day October 32nd 33.50 Kansas City and Return this week Santa Fe Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
J. ©. Fulton
Hock Island
Omaha
Sididney
Strike at Havana as Blanco faces dire finances
Havana workers refuse to work at the arsenal demanding five months’ back wages. Spanish vessels at the yard await repairs before potential evacuation aboard a tense backdrop of Cuban insurgent activity and U S pressure. Financial strain worsens as Blanco seeks an advance from the Banco Espanol while strikes, disbandment orders, and fear of renewed violence ripple through the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Acy West
Conde de Veradito
Galicia
Navy Yard
Spain
Washington
Renee Déley
Bianco
Madrid
Blanco
Olstrist
Havari
Africa
Ceuts
Big Firm S Barnum Co Dissolves in Topeka
The Topeka dry goods firm of S Barnum Co formed twenty years ago at 617 Kansas Avenue announces dissolution. Partners S Barnum and M Snattinger may retire. which member leaves is undecided. Dissolution dated for February with Barnum signaling retirement to pursue other interests. The firm’s owners are described as among Topeka’s wealthiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Barnum & Co
Topeka
S. Barnum
M. Sastttnren
Kaneas Avenue
Farnum
Barnum
Snattinger
Iit
Miss Kelly Reaches Senate From Kiondike Country and Mira
Miss Hemat Kelly reports arrival in Seattle on October 6 1888 and plans to go to San Francisco. A telegram notes the family asking about Emma L and confirms Miss Kelly crossed state treasurer checks up. Auditor’s report shows 447 068.00 in gross funds with 240 050.0%? in net, and dedicated sums to schools and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemat Kelly
Senate
Kiondike
Mira
H. i Kelly
Seattle
H. B. Kellys
San Francisco
Emma L
Miss Kelly
Atate
State Agricultural College
State Normal School
Miss Olivia Vanetassel and George McCoy wed in Topeka home
Miss Olivia Vanetassel and George L. McCoy were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s grandfather Mrs Rushmore’s home on West Eighth Street. The ceremony was quiet with only relatives and a few friends present. Attendants were two ribbon girls and the couple’s families hosted simple decorations and a small reception. The groom is a Topeka grocer and the bride is described as bright and capable. They will reside at 1113 West Eighth Street after November first and numerous out-of-town guests joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia L. VaneTassel
George L. McCoy
Rushmore
Weet Eighth Street
J. B. Dawson
of Holton
Florence VanTassel
Attie Ribbon
Vanita McCoy
Ada Marie Stover
Mendelssohn
Mr. Blakesview
Punch Bev
Meg Davis
Dan McCoy
B. Dawson
Holton
Quail
Blanche
Hebron
Neb
Ed Nettles
Chicago
Birs
Will McCoy
Wattbury
Nets
Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Meetings in Topeka
Miss Cora Kiehl and Miss Emma Offerman visit Omaha while the Commonwealth club meets in the state house librarian's office Friday at 2 30. Mrs N F Frasier of Dorado visits Birs E B Foulkes. Various residents travel to Cairo Illinois and Las Vegas. Mrs Freeman, Kansas conference secretary, hosts notices and a children's dancing class opening at Abelroff hall. Major A M Harvey heads to New York to join Mrs Harvey. plans to return late week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wom
Cora Kiehl
Emma Offerman
Omaha
Commonwealth Club
State House
Nicarazuan Canal
N. F. Frasier
Dorado
E. B. Foulkes
Mos
M.A. Coulter
J. BE. Lewis
Cairo
Pennsylvania
Russ Marion ‘Kenderdite
Belle Thompson Hays
Las Vegas
Kate Akin
Harry Wood
Kansas City
Great Paris
Man
Winfeld Freeman
Vinitine Judee
W. A. Johnston
Freeman
Kansas
Woman's Foreign Missionary
Diety
J. F. Wetherell
Abelroff Hall
Masonic Building
Grace Lane
Topeka
Safford
L. Lane
Roseville
Deisy Bannister
St. Marys
Emma Naylor
Ronseville
A. M. Harvey
New York
Afra
Harvey
Chasing a man using every means to get away
A letter to Governor Leedy requests help locating John Irwin, husband of Mrs. Irwin from Ireland. The man, last known in Kansas farming around coal regions, left 15 years ago after a prior marriage in Lesleyville. Irwin reportedly cannot read or write and is hard to trace. Mrs. Irwin offers her Chicago address for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendy
John Irwin
Kansas
Quincy Street
Chicago
Treland
Toronto
Ganda
Lesleyville
Miss Bolton
Wm. Mason
Lesth
Irwin
Ireland
Hiss
Canada
Hysteric mood in court case against Will O Hummer
Lucinda Hendricks wounded by Will O Hummer faces him in district court tomorrow. She endures fear and hysteria, cannot recall ride details, fears future danger, and plans to attend the proceeding despite trauma. Hospital staff and church officials monitor her welfare as trial looms. Arthur Beardaley to contest theft in Justice McClintock's court. A laundry advert and a travel rate to St Louis via Santa Fe conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will O. Hummer
Lucinda Hendricks
Miss Hendricks
Ageinet Hummer
Strauss
Mertne
Kanisds Avenue
Calkland
Central Congrestional Ehercts
Arthur Beardaley
Lle
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Filicznislinpany
Kansas Ave
North Topeka
Kimbul Pig
Wit Tawa A Testa Wardney
Stenen
GRO. Hunt & Lars
Huhn’s
Jersey Securities
Consolidated ‘Traction
Women Missionaries
Ifteenth
Greeetines
EL Te Rie Ars
Nemteatiorial Union
Mokeaponse
G. W. Isham
Monetia
Eeport
Senorita Delgado
Kujwan
HL J. Or
Correat
ML J. Shel
Ieee
Mre
Martin
Martin, Esonrunchenn
Miss Grifnrke
Strong City Railroad
Rock Island Excursion
Besnt
BIG
Messrs. Barnum & Snattinger
Society News
Olive Watcers
Sedalia
J. J. Frey
Belle Hall Small
Frank Parkhurst
Gertrude Bauer
Mieves Muriel
Inez Neswitt
Atchison
J. M. Miner
A. Fellows
Girard
T. McClure
Hudson's Bell
Frank Johnston
City of Mexico
New Yorsity
Johnston
Leite Devendorf
J.D. Gardner
George H. Bonentec
Columbus
Ohio
B. Whaley
W. J. Wood
Twenty-first Kansas Regiment
Tone
H. M. Gage
Mary Dallas
Robert Merrill
Junction City
Frank Howard
Lewrenos
Will Chute
Norman Werr
Marion
Krauthof
Theodore Guthrie
Albert Latham
Emily Elliott
W. H. Rossington
Luther Nellis
THE
Mill&s Adams CO
Mills-Adams CO
Hummer
St. Louis
Swift & Halliday
F. Biscox OU
Dave
Miles
Shafter
Roosevelt
Médoc Club
A. M. Fuller
CP. A
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