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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1901
Page
11
A roundup of social engagements includes bonnet and dancing parties hosted by Mrs Prescott Mrs Harry Stein and Miss Julia Whitfiend at homes and venues around the city. The Mellanthys club hosts a first season dance at Steinbern’s hall while Presbyterian and Pleasant Hour clubs plan gatherings with orchestra music and cake walks.
A lively Friday evening gathering on Clay Street marked a surprise party for an anniversary. Many attendees arrived including Mrs. Singh, Mrs. Pettit, Miss Carrie Graber, Miss Lydia Herobbriel, Mr. Joe Kamisky, Mr. Graber, and Miss Anna Anderson among others. The Lakota Club met Monday at Miss Bessie West’s home to plan the year’s work with American History as the focus.
Family from Chicago travels to Whitmn after a visit with Mrs Jarso. They went to Kansas City and Mr John Nelwon returned Friday. They accompanied their son Hlmer who successfully passed examination for one SN and left at once for Newport.
Freshmen defeat Sophomores in a chaotic Washburn College cane rush during the annual open meeting. Students wore football gear, battled at the chapel entrance, and carried canes through the crowd in a loud, crowded contest. The Sophomores later claimed a second bundle was hidden in a barn loft and later stolen.
The note recalls Mrs Gates as a remarkable woman who supported her husband Geo Gates during his tenure as college president. Her hospitality and social tact enhanced life for students and faculty, influencing campus culture and leadership at Grinaell.
A bustling but muted day with one arrest of a jointist and several petty incidents. A prisoner’s baggage, garnished, caused temporary confusion before authorities redirected efforts toward Alma. Minor fines, youthful mischief at a merry go round, and a doctoring of local street life fill a crowded, period voice.
New York Oct 2 The Journal of Commerce reports that the National Association of Referees in Bankruptcy has begun a nationwide inquiry into business practices. The effort, requested by George W Ray chairman of the judiciary committee of the Fifty-Sixth Congress, is led by Morris S Wise and includes a national executive committee with Sidney C Exall D L Gravnon Charles F Aldrich Harold Remington J G Slonecker and Al C Park among others.
New York October 12 speculative sentiment is ill defined as urgent liquidation pressure eases. Large short positions have been raided causing some price recovery while larger speculative interests show activity. Upward tendency dims with uncovered shorts and money market uncertainty.
Two monuments to heroes will be unveiled in Chicago this afternoon. The Leif Erikson statue in Humboldt Park, erected by a Norwegian-born association ten years ago, and the General Garibaldi statue in Lincoln Park will be unveiled with a parade and banquet to follow in the evening.
In Des Moines Oct 12 the Iowa Supreme Court ruled a city cannot enforce a ban under election day holiday or Sunday open saloon provisions. The mutet law allows loss of rights and prosecution, but the decision lets saloonkeepers face only a nominal fine instead of the drastic penalty.
In Cuba reporters note Gen Wood's travel aids reciprocity efforts. In Santa Clara Cardenas and Demedios urge reduced duties on augur and tobacco. They warn their country faces ruin without U S tariff concessions. Election politics pale beside this issue as pro America sentiment grows.
Tomorrow afternoon Rally Day is held at the Firetree Sunday school with church decorations in golden red and seasonal fruits. J F Nissiey fresh from a world tour will give a short address. Mrs Frank Foster and H G R Schwarzkorpf will lead and an orchestra will perform. The primary department under Miss Lydia Wehe with Prof. Davis and daughters will present a program. All friends of the school are invited. Died of gangrenous polsoping H H Courtright longtime Alton railroad official dies at Lakeside hospital after leg amputation and worsening gangrene.
The statement of the associated banks for the week end shows monetary movements across institutions in New York. Details include aggregate deposits reserves and clearings with emphasis on national and member banks during the reporting period.
A Gallatin Valley resident named Brent Roweson died last night from morphine poisoning. The wife and a hired man are under arrest in connection with the suspected poisoning. The rancher was valued at about $50,000 in assets.
An old advertisement claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is prepared with care and safe for stomach complaints. It lists cures for dyspepsia indigestion flatulence belching nervousness and insomnia and urges buyers to seek the genuine bottle with the three stamp neck mark.
In North Topeka a mix of social notices and small items: Grace and Effie Page will attend Washburn College this winter, and Simon Stadell of Hoyt along with D. Hice of Grantville visited today. Mrs. Alfred Hale and daughter Aliceine traveled to Carthage Missouri. The WES club meets Tuesday October 5 at Mrs. W. E. Scotten’s home. Rev W Mooney preaches tomorrow morning in the brick chapel at Jackson and Grant. Western Woolen Mill manager McAfee returns from Kansas City. A dance is announced for Monday evening in Barre Barrett block with music by Buechner’s orchestra. The mill awaits a carload of three-inch spring. delays inconvenience operations. Ethel Smith of 1191 Monroe plans a winter in Los Angeles visiting relatives. Mrs J. H. Skinner’s telegraph reports her father Leat’s death in Ohio, age 59. Families Bien Fackler of Nickerson and Kathrine Theal with Elizabeth Sheilahamer visit cousins the Misses Landie west of town. Sunday services are not held at Second Presbyterian porch tomorrow. North side elevators report brisk shipments of corn chop to feed dealers westward. wheat chop substituted in some cases. Veruis 100 Monroe hosts a Bible club with officers elected: President Miss Elite Grant. Vice President Miss Gertrude McClellan. Secretary George Clark.
An social event at the president's residence featured young couples formerly wed at Rimont. Mrs Tincher plans Oregon travel with her father and will visit relatives in Topeka and Central avenues. Groom's uncle Mr Palmer and bride's uncle Mr Fabiv son accompany them en route to a new home.
October notes claim Borden company presented Viret Buffalo and Herden’s rope brand condensed milk Perle exposition triumphs awarded first prize gold Pan-American peanut overall competition. Indigestion heartburn cures advertised with Frex Dyepesie Taiets authorized refunds if ineffective. Price Mo per package.
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