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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Social Scene Highlights and Guests

The Topeka social page notes a large gathering honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. de Shellabarger on Hurrieen street for their thirtieth anniversary with guests Mered, Ly Shellabarger, Mrs. J. M. Ghellabarger, and Mrs. William M. Terreranai among those attending. Various outfits and receptions across town feature dances, dinners, and university events with notable attendees including Miss Clermma Linn making her Topeka debut and Miss Prescott planning to stay in Topeka.

Teautifiul Mm J. de Shellabirger Hurrieen Street Tiewen Aleonie Aeventy Unelesen Mir Stee Shellabarger New York City Etul Ulee Mered Hhellabarger Mra J. DM Ghellabereer Willian Mar Terranai Rm Shnitabarser Erved Sy Em Wiley B.A. Tiorickson Menitovilin Syadar Paras Wits OO West Hietileetree Portia Howe Dire Allgen Tureinu Furl Elerta Westerville Mtr Walversty Universite Wrekty Moen Gereson Mies Bates Myers Orbuapitie Tenier Sych Ieltael Pearty Alleses Myrtle Babb Vincent Hastrowrded Fem Ben Poutine Ant Katherine Puonetl St Mary Chi Sobers Biome Crentine Buchwans Hall Crine Peart Miller Aturten Hector Joe Moreen Leavare Charles Yonterlay Breole Topith Mra JW Alida Maude Curt Feat Wen Will Terese Ope Mims Aliss Wilpare Bae Ite Rey Brediundt Hick Genetin Westmorelind Lucien C. Cane Pte Lighender Ginreille Mendelssohn Clermma Linn Audi Miss Prescott Topeka

Library Hall concert features Prescott in piano recital

At Library Hall, Pearlade Prescott delivered a recital that impressed many friends and critics. The review notes her debut avoided missteps, with strong moments and favorable audience reaction, while observers praised her technique and timing.

Aby Solom and the Crab Tale Echoes Yorktown Lore

A fragmentary 18th century styled tale recalls Absolom and a crab at Yorktown in spring 1462. The colonel Charl ie mocks the absurd crustacean bite while Absolom resists, then a dramatic chase ends with the crab clamped and released, sparking a comic capture-like scene amid a parade of sailors and observers.

Mystery of the Italian's Wife in 1862 Abduction Case

In a New York News account a detective recalls a 1862 case of a young woman of high family who vanished under suspicious circumstances. The investigation focused on a taciturn suitor, a dark-eyed antagonist, and a Spanish house. The girl was found captive, later revealed as the Italian wife of the suspect, with years of strain and tragedy following.

Eld Khim Hare Mr. I Clins S Lane Tix Foger Irle New York

Local Briefs and Notices From Topeka Area

Local notices record sales at Kimball Pete Co with 10 and 15 cent tablets, and assorted Saturday Monday discounts. Social items note births, moves, visits, and funerals. church events include evening prayer, Sunday school, and a Chautauqua vesper with a sermon on the Ten Commandments.

Kimball Pte. Co Pelock Coster & Post Cromwell & Jeffers Conney & Post North Topeka Kan Sc. Cromwell & Jeffers Gertier Craig Leon Tuttle Cheaterfield Concordia Kramer Rock Island McParland New Feld Robert Anderson East Gordon Street Mills-Adams Company Augustus Delseh Henry Delseh Topeka Mins Maud Shlvids John Whitman Burton Shields Shorey W. 4. Kistler A. W. Parks Co-Operative Housekeap Tms Club A. M. Petro W. At Ransay Avenue Row T. KF. Chaniler

Miss Bertha Wizer Hosts Delighted Evening with Friends

Miss Bertha Wizer was surprised by a group of young friends who spent a very delightful evening with her. Present were Carrie St. John of Hockford, Mate Wiser of Chicago, Mary Jine, Agnes Bickell, Olive Cortrite, Joule Patt Delin Chipmen, Mrs. AO Bush, Mr and Mrs Wiser, Mr Chavica Letchman, Miss Mary Haireine, with a vocal and other musical selections by Agnes Bickell, May Glenn, and Carrie Bt Jonn.

Bertha Wizer Carrie St. John Hockford Mate Wiser Chicago Mary Jine Agnes Bickell Olive Cortrite Joule Patt Delin Chipmen AO. Bush Wiser Chavica Letchman Mary Haireine Agsnet Bickell May Glenn Carrie Bt Jonn

Call It a New Party Bolting Populists Blocked in Iowa

Des Moines October 16 A court order bars the state elections board from placing the middle of the road ticket on the official ballot. Judge Spurrier’s order directs the secretary of state to accept the ticket but ignites a potential constitutional clash over party qualification. The ruling hinges on whether a new party can appear on the ballot without a formal petition.

Iowa Des Moines Judes Spurries

Congo troops win decisive victory over Manyema rebels

Brussels reports that Congo troops led by Lieut. Henry defeated the Manyema rebels near Lake Albert Nyansa on July 25, killing 400 rebels. Surviving fighters fled to the mountains where they face starvation after the revolt that began in February and resulted in officer deaths.

Brussels Congo Livul Henry Fabious Manyema Lieut Lake Albert Nyansa

Smallpox Vaccination Ordered in Atlanta Amid Outbreak

In Atlanta on October 1, health officials report several smallpox cases in the last two weeks. A special meeting was held this morning to discuss the situation and authorize compulsory vaccination across the city to curb the spread.

Atlanta Bound of Health

Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company Ad

To the people of Kansas you have a state insured company for 15 years with $100 guaran tee deposited with the State Treasurer plus full policy reserves. The Kansas Mutual Life Insurance of Topeka, Kansas, is presented as safe and compliant with strict state law, inviting policyholders to consider doing business with it.

Kantad Becauce Iix Sterling Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company Topekan Kansas

Bryan to keep out will take no part in New York campaign

W J Bryan in St Louis met with national committee chairmen and discussed his role in New York politics. The conference at Terminal hotel included Col Nick Bell ex Gov W J Stone and Col M C Wellmore. Consensus was for Bryan to remain silent on the contest.

New York St. Louis W. J. Bryan Jones Mr. Bryan Terminal Hotel Nick Bell W. J. Stone Col M.C Wellmore Cenelusta Mn Bryan

Cures and Remedies Ad Promoting Patent Medicines

A short ad touts Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a quick cold cure with a money back guarantee if ineffective. It also advertises De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns piles and skin troubles, with address G. W. Stenzferd at 1 Kansas Avenue Bathe 0c Kansas Avenue.

de Witt G. W. Stenzfed Kansas Avenue

Government Refuses to Exchange Gold for Greenbacks

New York October 16 British North America imported 500000 in gold recently and today requested the sub-treasury exchange for Greenbacks. Treasury officials declined the proposal, keeping gold reserves intact.

New York North America Sub-Treasury Treasury

Missing document found by Attorney General in office

Attorney General Borie, rummaging among papers in his office, found a missing document tied to a stockyarn cass. He turned it over to the clerk of the United States credit office with an apology.

Clark Stockyarn Cass Fut Beem Attoriey Géneral

Weal Attorneys Confer Over McNall Action in New York

Weal attorneys for McNall Sife 1 of New York EF Ware and A Morton held a conference with G J Barker and J W Green of Lawrence to reach an agreement on what to do regarding Web McNally order compliance. No action taken yet. management in New York advised and awaits further word before proceeding. Miss Della Day from Water ton Iowa reports Sty baly hair loss halted after Teegs Hair Renewer bottle. ads note Minute Cough Cure by G W Stansfield 613 Kansas Avenue.

McNall Muttal Sife 1 New York EF. Ware A. Morton G. J. Barker J. W. Green Lawrence Web McNally Willa Nothin Della Day Waterton Iowa

Savings Loan Assn offers easy loans at fixed terms

The Savings and Loan Association advertises loan options with 25.80 per month for 60 months and other repayment plans. It lists officers and directors including Sims, Macferran, Blake, Forbes, Copeland, Davidson, Going, and Chase. The notice invites readers to borrow or inquire at the office.

Kansas Smalion Sims Wi Macferran

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