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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1894

Page

8

Stevenson & Company Carpets Curtains and Oil Cloths

Stevenson and Company advertise a vast display of carpets curtains drapery and upholstery goods with low prices on silkoline muslin curtains madras new Japanese drapery and fine silk drapery plus drapery hardware window shades and carpet accessories. They promise the largest stock in the state and invite mail orders and in person visits.

Stevenson & Company Madras Nottingham Brussels

Notions Center Display of Fine Crafts

Visit our center counter to see a selection of laces embroideries trimmings art materials ribbons and related sewing supplies. Browse a range of quality items showcased for shoppers seeking decorative fabrics and craft goods.

Hanley Resigns as Santa Fe Freight Traffic Manager

J A Hanley, freight traffic manager for the Santa Fe system with Chicago headquarters, resigns effective November 1. W W Biddle named potential successor. receivers meet in Chicago to fill the vacancy. Hanley oversaw freight operations across Santa Fe, Frisco, Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe, and Colorado Midland.

W. B. Biddle Topeka J. A. Hanley Santa Fe System Chicago Hanley J.C. Wilson Manuel Santa Fe Adic Frisco Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Colorado Midland Colorado Mr. Hanley WW. B Biddle Manley Biddle The J. C. Wilson Edward Wilder Walker Illinois Missouri Kansas Galveston

Prohibition Club Raid Foiled at Louis Myers Home

Sheriff Burdge planned a Saturday night raid on Louis Myers at 112 Kiemskeset but the club in the cellar of his home was closed when officials arrived. Neighbors reported a large operation with a big ice chest and many whisky bottles. Myers was reportedly out of town and witnesses suggested a tip led to the earlier closure.

Busminger Graber Bee Tare Neske Annie Clay Annie Ensminger Smoky Row Owen and Foote Bert Shoefeld J. McHan J.S Johnson Anos Regan Ani Third Quincey Crook Wright Jens Williams Tim Marper Carrie Jordan Nellie Louis Myers Burdge Kiemskeset Myers Topeka L. Curdell Kansas City A. K. Rodgers W. T. Ic Club Sirs A. J. Arnold Jackson Street N. T George K Palmer Frank Willard Lakeview A. D. Sidwell Russellville J. W. Siewel

Topeka Social Notes and Visiting Folks Newsletter

Hems of interest from Topeka people and visitors, with a minstrel group forming for December for kindergarten support. Also lists social events, parties, travel, and club meetings, plus a district court civil assignment schedule for upcoming weeks.

C. B. Merriamt C. Popeeegios Beever Bh Notwis Busi R M. Gardentiire R M. Gardentiire, Stage E Holman, Musical Directrs We Freeman Charles Molman Walter Novle Distrit Court District Court Hazen Fluke Va Winfred Prescott Va Prescott Fila Cattle Co Greene Webber & Co Wilkerson Burlington Savings Bank Stevenson Napsell Collins Merritt Whitaker Riordan Roubrig Ely Vaughn Trust Company of America Ament Lyon Lindsey Fuller Case Hall & O'Donald State Fair Association Callahan Coonlap Wintrode Newman Schloss Pinek Otis Burns Rollhauser Selle Throop Bank of Topeka Cordley Busee Va Hicks Mayer Darein Herald Gibeson Topeke Railway Company Saote Fe Leavitt Hunt Va Fister Hammel Jenkins Hwrnes Wear Mencum Fesselman Ailicott Nichols Gillett Garrett Montpelier Savings’ Bank Va Linn National Life Ina Co McCann McCarter Missouri, Kansas & Nebraska Opera House Co Hogeboom Guthrie Sherman Was

Police wake up as five arraignments fill the docket

A Monday morning session before Judge Esminger sees Frank Headehaw charged with illness and continued. Neighbors Charles Nese and Henry Gruber of the Santa Fe shops face a dispute over alleged theft involving Gruber and Neske, resulting in Gruber striking Neske.

Rietly Esminger Frank Headehaw Charles Nese Henry Gruber Santa Fe Sevardarening Gruber Neske Gruber

Voting Costume Debate at suffragist meeting

A prose letter from Laura Johan argues suffragists focus on rights not wardrobe. The piece criticizes the notion of a mandated voting costume, defending women voters and urging continued emphasis on enfranchisement over dress reform.

Laura Johan JoanNane Kangas Alvra Pelle Pial Lagra M. Jouns

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