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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
6
We Have a Cloak Dept at 711 Kansas Ave
A store department showcases newest ideas in ladies wraps children infants wearables and accessories including shirt waists suits muslin underwear wrappers and dressing lacques inviting visitors to explore the department and shop the latest styles at the Kansas Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Ave
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society Scene
Topeka social column reports marriages engagements and visits. Highlights include the wedding of Miss May Segnant Hilgeien to a Denver groom with May bride’s mother and sisters in attendance and plans for a spring wedding. Mrs. Carr’s marriage to William Wilford Carr celebrated at the bride’s mother’s home with a later Chicago trip and housekeeping in Quincy Street. Other items note Miss Mabel Wilson’s European summer end and Boston plans for A A Rob wort. The Bohemian whist club meets and Mian Whitney of Hutchinson visits Bancroft City. F G Foss hosts guests in honor of Miss Bienchard of Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ide
Rainier
Colorade Springs
Phive
Darenis
Youle
Miss May
Gnant Hilgeien
Maidt of
Bonér
Denver
Denver Aid Miss Jewn
Gathriy
Kroes
Willner
Mart
Char
Gatien
Herbert Issael
Qarr Rutherland
William Wilford
Thaser Sutherland
Zoek
Monroe Stoedt
Linut Blakesley
Carr
State Journal
Associated Press
Crokby Brothers
Chisieo
Tid Quincy Street
Mabel Wilson
Peester
Europe
A. A. Robwot
Aed
Boston
Airs
T. Lewis
W. Stern
Aire. Stern
Bliss Suii
Wolcott
Mian Whitney
Hutchinson
Bancas City
Whit
Luke Wetentt
F. G. Foss
Bienchard
Peru
West Side
Reading Circle
Thursday Afternoon Meeting Postponed in Topeka
Local notices recall Thursday afternoon events with Atrs Thach Jr. Harry Miller and Noble return to Dorada after visiting Bre. Miller's parents. Hudelers plan a season heat at Hudson's Hall and the Ladies Muscle ela meet at Mrs W J Miller's home. A crowded social docket features arrivals from Wichita and Lawrence, dance cards, and a Santa Fe train offer to Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrs Thach— Jr
Harry Miller
Son Noble
Dorada the Ney
Bre. Miller
Stirs
Callanam
Hudelers
Hudson's Hall
Fonlstir
Ela
W. J. Miller
Aicleie
Kiene
Tennessee
MM. Huested
Wieimeso le
Charles A. Filows
Alexine Tee
Mish Stanefulrd
Porn
FC. Kona
Bessie Hayssen
Lilian McParkind
Lotlie Snyder
Henk
Morenret Ycar
Glynche Beir
Mies Lucy Bowles
Mike Dillon Prapy
Hith Trapp
Ates Teseie Husden
Econion
Blanche Aire
CS Downing
Kansas City
J. Green
Cartiondats
Topeka
Leaver
Worth
Cameron Miller
St. Louis
Topeka Silke Company
TH Pols
Indiana
Grace Himmel
Chillicothe
Odd Fellows Meeting Falls Short of 2000 Attendees
The Topeka Canton Lodge hosted the Grand Encampment for a secret session at Representative Hall. Attendance lagged with about 4 of 7 visiting members present. The annual report by Grand Master Glenn notes dispensations for six lodges and 15 new lodges with 265 charter members by the Rebekahs. The record covers charity, lost documents, redistricting plans, and a key obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Lodge of
Topeke
Fcera
Orgent Matiin
Rebekas
Nabmt Lodge of
Enetityf Elsnore
Senate Chamber
Glenn
Trilne
Grand Lodge
Phe Hebekas
Minnah B. Dryden
Mallertown
Brookville
Ingalls
Sol Miller
Troy
Order
White Cloud Lodge
Ni 6
Jodee
Troy City No
Grand Minster
S.A. Corrigpbit
Grand Todme
Robert
Brand Ledge
Abd
De Boissiere Fight Sparks Senseless Row Debate
George W. Martin of Kansas City argues the De Boissiere controversy and the Odd Fellows to Topeka gathering, praising Bolsere’s gift of land for an orphan home. He describes the property as vast, with buildings for 76 children, barns, ponds, and fences, and notes the donor’s intent to aid a peaceful society. The piece cites tension with grand lodge authorities over the home’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Boissiere
Sramdey
Odd Fellows
Topeka
George W. Martin
Kansas City
Kansas
Order of
Odd Fellowship
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows Home Row Highlights Internal Feud and Promises
A Kansas discussion calls the Bolssiere Home mismanaged by the grand lodge and applauds its trustees. Critics decry gifts rejected and lawsuits amid claims the Home could become a top state institution with stable guidance. The writer urges fraternal unity and vows the Home is well run with 16 children cared for by trusted trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolssiere
Oda
Kansas
Order
Troutman & Stone
Madam Martel
Holksters
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Bellsiere
Holssiere
Beltus
Jodie
Balm for sore hearts from Madrid dispatch
A Daily Mail dispatch from Madrid reports Father Colonna, once secretly commissioned by the Queen Regent, visited Marcetons and distributed gifts to widows and orphans of anarchists executed at Montiilch Fortress in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemdon
Daily Mail
Madrid
Father Colonna
Marcetons
Montiilch Fortress
Supreme Court Opens October Term in Washington
The October term of the U S Supreme Court began at noon with Chief Justice Fuller and all associates present. No business was transacted beyond admitting attorneys to the bar as members prepared to pay respects to the president in a body. After adjournment the court proceeded to the White House for a formal call upon President McKinley in the Blue Room with Attorney General McKenna Solicitor General Richards and English probate judge C Barnes in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Fuller
McKinley
Price
McKenna
Richards
C. Barnes
Probate
England
Florists Fall Out Over Two Chrysanthemum Shows
Kansas City florists split into rival clubs over the chrysanthemum show. One group under Murrey and Newell claims control, while the other led by Tarne and Garnes adopts management of a separate event set for November 4 to 8 at 1221 Maintreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. Newell
Thind Regiment
Twelfth Street
Troost Avenue
Roth
Murray
Florists’ Club
Special Santa Fe Round Trip to Leavenworth
Leavenworth and return trip offered for 1.67 via Santa Fe route. Train departs Topeka 7 15 am and Leavenworth 10 30 pm return. tickets valid to October 18. Modoc club event linked. One Sting cough cure advertised by G W Stansfield at 623 Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavworth
Topeka
Leavenworth
Modoc Club
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Union
Congress of Steppers St Louis Horns Show Finest Ever Held
St Louis Mo Oct 22 opening of new Coli seum of the Natal stockyards East St Louia with superior horse sale crowd over 5000 in finest pavilion in the United States venue cost 1000 speeches by Bratton Broderick Campbell and others buyers include De Jenken Goudet Stratis Palmar Walters Hoar Barton Davistass Walker Harris Bergman Rappard Puller Heeter Worvesche Bacon and more in attendance for the premier equine sale featuring four in hands tandems and many superb horses with a record show in the ring and hundreds of buyers from cities worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Natal
East St. Louia
United States
John Stratton
W. J. Broderick
The
Livestock Exchange
John A. Campbell
Coliseum
Ile
Bratton
Atow
Ramil de Jenken
Paris
Prof
A. Goudet
Mexico
Lew Stratis
New York
Wm. Palmar
London
John Walters
Indianapolis
Joseph Hoar
Charles Barton
Jonel
Museu
J. C. Davistass
Boston
Maan
LG Walker
Morrixtown
Pic
Pred Anil James Harris
York City
England
M. Bergman
Ballimore
Ink Fight in Justice Court Over Attorney Fees
In a courtroom before Judge J B Larimer, Frank Quinton fought Captain Joe Waters and Hib Case over an unpaid attorney bill. Ink was spilled, bodies jostled, and Constable John Lucas and others intervened as the scene devolved into a brawl. Hib Case testified that the $40 fee was modest for five days’ work. the case remains undecided amid lingering bad blood between the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Water
Frank Quinton
Joe Waters
J.B. Larimer
Droitem
Justice MecCinwek
Frank Quinton Fox
John Waters
Captain Waters
Meclintock’s
John
Dave
Quinton
Ryrovir
Ruinton
Watters
John Lucas
Quilon
Deguizty Jackson
Ed McKeaver
Waters
Tim
Suthy Wis
Cecilia
Ain Quinton
Jos
McClintock
Spanish Anarchists Appeal for Funds in London
Spanish refugees publish a circular in London calling for funds for a periodical named Georral Path and urging support for a social revolution. They denounce the Spanish government and press and vow to persevere with their ideal despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spain
Santa Fe Route to Leavenworth Tomorrow Special Fare
The Santa Fe Route advertises a round trip fare of £167 via the Santa Fe route to Leavenworth with a 7:15 a.m. Topeka departure and a 0:bo p.m. return. The California Limited seasonal service resumes October 20 with luxurious Pullman sleepers, a bullet smoking car, and a dining car. Additional daily express for California offers palace and tourist sleepers. Local agent inquiries welcome for Lawrence excursions and Dallas Fort Worth fares in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Santa Fe
Fred Harvey
California
Lawrence
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Torres
Grocery Price List From Historic Market Ad
A dense list of assorted groceries with prices, including brown and Santos coffees, baking powders, flavor extracts, canned fruits, vegetables, meats, cereals, condiments, biscuits, and household staples. Items feature multiple brands and pack sizes, reflecting a broad early 20th century market catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortes
Santos
Tvans
Calif
Boston
California
Vailey
Jean Basle
Double slaying by burglars in Camden near river front
Mrs Emmi Vani and Mrs Sarah M Shaw were shot to death in their No 12 Linn Street home in the early hours. Police and the injured Shaw son reacted to a pistol blast heard around 4 am. A burglary attempt appears to have triggered the murders with a ransacked second floor and forced shutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Emmi Vani
Til Vane
Sarah M. Shaw
Tim Shaw
Shaw
Cooper Hospital
Mia
Shavn
Round Trip Pare Only 167 Topeka Train Feature
The notice advertises a special round trip via Santa Fe leaving Topeka at 7 15 a m and returning from Leavenworth at 10 30 p m. The Modoc club travels on this train with baths priced at 10 cents. Location cited is Gof Kaneas avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eary
Leavenworth
Modec Club
Santa Fe
Leavworth
Topeka
Modoc Club
Special Train to Leavenworth Service Notice
Train schedule fragment notes a special Santa Fe train to Temvin Worth and Leavenworth. Departure times include 10:30 p.m. from Leavenworth and 7:15 a.m. from Toponmak, with a one fare of 1.67 for a round trip referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Santa Fe
Temvin- Worth
Tomortom Levers Toponmak
Liaversworth
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Geo. W. Martin
U. S. Supreme Court
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Leayworth
Essenes
Eany Anderson J & Lawpy Chimneys
Donne Lewis
Hotties
Coleman's
Gham G. Pas
Hans Alonday Mernina
Japan
Davis & Glick
E. A. Chaney
East 6Th Ave
Camden, N. J
Gof Kaneas Avenue
Tulent In
Santtrait
Mayelae Aith
Jtaves
Leavenworen
Mudec Club
Taln
Dr. Charcot
Charcot
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