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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1897

Page

6

Local North Topeka notices and town shouts

Community items describe sales at Cromwell & Jeffers and post about 10 and 1% off tablets. Mentions Mayor Cromwell and Mrs Jenkins in Kenane City, Sadie Shoemaker new trimmer job, and Mrs Maver visiting Lawrence. Also reports funeral for Dr Morrow at Rochester and local church service in Iola Folks. Frequent social updates, visits, and club meeting notes from North Topeka.

Comiley & Post Stendas Cromwell & Jeffers Avery Aml Cromley Cromwell d& Jeffers J. WW. Jenkins Kenane City Sadie Shoemaker Basar Maver Lawrence Mine Dom Nt Leavenwortis Botts Freda Whitfield Mitch Mase Berd Mary Will Persoln Topeka Gere Marrow Rochester Hind Rochester Peroot House Rochester Morrow Shawnes County Fe Gage West Sixth Street IT Tayes van Buren Street Lily Br. ‘Davis Bertha Morrow Clay Sorrow A. M. Morrow van Horey Street Kanean Avenue Thymes Kirkpatrick Wolks Mises Murs Rows Feitie Shields Nessie Hearytuen Currie la Donelson Oak Tani Poln Abe Beard Buckingham

Social Calendar for Topeka and Vicinity This Week

Social and personal items list weekly happenings in Topeka with clubs and receptions. Mrs J W Hughes hosts Derthick club. Mrs G M Chase invites for daughters Mrs Jas Grey Thomas and Mrs Craig Hunter and Miss Virginia Thomas. Occidental club meets with Mrs Del Keiser. Modern Literature club with Mrs Alice Prescott. Ports craly meets at 2 20 p m on Thursday. Spaldbay club in evening. Lotus club dance at Hudson's. Pactotian club meets Saturday. subscription dance at Hudson's hall for Lawrence football player.

Derthick Club J. Wo. Hughes Potwin Mra. G Occidental Club del? Keiser Modern Literature Club Alice Prescott Ports Craly Allison Ba Topeka Avenue Spaldbay Club Mary Moon

Parishioners travel and social notes around Topeka

Bishop and Mrs Millapauch plan two to three week trip to Milwaukee for Missionary Council meetings. Archie Wiligms returns from a Iowa business trip. Various locals, including Mrs Exgleston, Mrs Quinton, Miss Devereux, Susie Gay, Helen Thompson, HM Spivey, and others, attend dances and social visits in Topeka Leavenworth and Denver. Church fundraisers and upcoming visits anchor a flurry of short trips and community events.

Millapauch Milwaukee Missionary Council Archie Wiligms Iowa Mra. Exgleston Mra. A . Quinton Ber Burlington M. F. Righs Vist Fort Scott Kansas City Gertrude Devereux Susie Gay Mix Helen ‘Thompson Topeka HM. Spivey Stone Leavenworth E. C. Curry Jack Frey Walter Kansas Cley R Bits A. TL. Willams Omaha St Louis J. W. F. Hughes St. On Mire Frank Thomie Nolte Clough Sirs Quinton Denver Mary Chast Josephine Joerger Mira Myrtle Welch Atchison St. Laue College Hall Katherine Bucknum Mises Myrtle Ivah Dayvis Mia Harriet Lawrence Upland Moh Asa Warner Washington, D.C Mattie Stone Lona Joselyn Manchester Josephine Chandler Holton Massachusetts Myrtle McPike Doyle George Crawford Arthur Capper Romeray Capper Harry Ashby Charles Thomas Walter Noble Fred Cole Mika Ollie O'Brien Madge Johnson Helen Thompson Susie Guy Gertrude Devereaux Hoa. Dunn Saynonsh M. C. Prost DT. Richards la Junta Col A. P. Breve Julia Kenderdine Hiawa Crheridm W. H. Kyle Alliance Ohio Millard Mijas Helta Updegram Afa Gussle Gene Pickens Inst Kusts Chey BR. D. Russum Halth Hertha Pearl Kirkpatrick

Grain-O coffee substitute gains grocery shelf space

A historical notice touts Grain-O, a pure grain drink marketed as a coffee substitute now in stores. It claims gentler digestion for delicate stomachs and that children can safely drink it, with pricing noted.

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HIS EYE ON THE SENATE. Robert Taylor Seeks Turpie Seat

Robert B Taylor of Fort Wayne seeks the United States senate seat of Indiana's David Turpie whose term ends March 3, 1899. Other contenders include General Lew Wallach Governor Mount and Congressman Steele. Taylor, a longtime Indiana lawyer and politician, sits on the monetary commission and leads river improvement work with Mississippi River commission duties.

Robert & Taylor Benster Turpin David Turpie Indiana Robert 8. Taylor Fort Wayns Mr. Taylor Robert & Tation Lew Wallach Mount Steele Taylor Monetary Commission Chillicothe Fort Wayne Court of Common Pleas Allen County General Harrimon United States Senate Mississippi River Commission Judge Taylor United States Charles W. Bairtanks Means & Covince

Veiled Chappie Goold Hoyt Captures New York Fancy

Goold Hoyt rises from New York swelldom to fame at a Westchester show wearing a veil. An acclaimed whip and cotillon leader, Hoyt’s attire and mystery spark debate about his veiled fashion. His veils vary by color and material, often green or brown barege, inspiring gossip about vows or wagers.

Goold Hoyt New York Geold Hoyt Fifth Avenue Westchester Goold Metropolis

Elastic Glass and Steel Capabilities in Pressure

A historical note states that glass, the most perfectly elastic substance, returns to its original form after being kept under pressure in a heat condition for two hours. It claims glass outperforms steel in elasticity, with steel following.

Beecher and Abbott mark Beecher era at Plymouth Church

A semicentennial tribute recalls Henry Ward Beecher’s 1847 installation as Plymouth Church pastor in Brooklyn. The narrative covers the church’s origin from First Presbyterian building, purchase by three businessmen, and Beecher’s emergence from Indianapolis to lead the new society.

Henry Ward Beecher Plymouth Church Cranberry Street Brooklyn First Presbyterian Church H. Cox Henry Street Beecher Indianapolis New York Church and Society

Plymouth Church and Beecher's Era in Brooklyn

Plymouth Church grew rapidly under Henry Ward Beecher shaping the Brooklyn pulpit and city life. His national impact and anti slavery stance made Plymouth famous beyond New York after a 1863 England visit. Attempts to replace him included Rev Charles A Berry and finally Rev Lyman Abbott, who delivered the forthcoming golden Jubilee sermon.

Plymouth Ceyror Beecher Dr. Storrs Plymouth Church Brooklyn England Cranberry Street New York Falton Ferry Charles A. Berry Wolverhampton Lyman Abbott

Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Listing

The funerals for Nellie Johnson and Ruth Adams were held this afternoon and yesterday respectively, from homes on Chandler Street and near Washburn College. Ruth Adams, 9, left husband Henry J. Adams and children. Also noted is the burial of Harry Overman’s infant son and an advertisement for White's Vermifuge and Casarets Candy Cathartic with pharmacy references.

Nellie Johnson J.D. Ricksnun Chandler Street Harry Overman Chandler Stree Geo. W. Stansfield G12 Kansas Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sixth and Topeka Avenue

MARKET REPORT FROM OCTOBER MARKET DAY

Associated Press report to State Journal outlines wheat futures with Dec open lower, corn trading mixed on strong selling early then rallying, and soybeans weak. Provisions moved on lower yard prices with large hog and cattle receipts. hogs light to heavy trade and cattle steady to lower amid moderate demand.

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Kansas City Livestock Market Receipts Report

Kansas City market reports cattle and hog receipts with mixed results. Cattle receipts strong, some classes steady to 16 lower. Texas steer prices around 24.15, native steers and cows noted, stockers and feeders in focus. Hog receipts about 7000, prices largely lower, packers active amid varied offerings.

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Kansas City Produce Market Briefs and Commodities

Market notes show mixed wheat tones near steady in Kansas City with prices softening on dull demand. Sugar and coffee movement muted in New York summaries while cotton futures edge down as refined sugar and other staples face subdued trading. market gossip from Liverpool brokers hints Wheat prices firming in some reports.

Chicago Receipts Lead to Mixed Wheat and Corn Totals

Chicago receipts show mixed movements with 194000 bushels of corn and 297000 bushels of oats. Wheat supplies remain uncertain with mentions of barley and rye. reports indicate daily totals, price movements, and urban market conditions across Midwest ports.

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