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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1899

Page

5

Star Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices and Fresh Goods

A long old fashioned grocery advertisement from The Star Grocery run by J. S. Sprout promotes huge stock and low prices on a wide range of items. It touts potatoes, rice, canned vegetables, meats, breakfast foods, syrups, flour, sugar, coffee, and more with weekly sale pricing and home delivery. The piece emphasizes value and customer benefit during the sale period.

Kansas Minnesota Colorado Mackillerd’s Carnare Wolff Boston

Topeka News Yearly Reception Notes and Parades

The fragment recounts civic events in Topeka including a Twentieth Kansas reception, parade leadership by the Twenty Kan Band, and preparations for a gala with many local figures. It mentions weather hopes, district conventions, and upcoming ceremonies with numerous names and places, reflecting a busy autumn social calendar.

Burlington Help Prompts Local Militia to Topeka

The Burlington Jeffersonian reports local sentiment backing sending the state militia to Topeka for a reception event. Readers are urged to contribute car fare to support the trip, with a forthcoming dance at Seazant Lodge No. 445 on Thursday evening November 25, offering free refreshments.

Burlington Jeffersonian Hurlington Topeka Seazant Lodge Ta Pcsn Get Imiseon Mervea Tree

Topeka Society Hosts Card Party and Wedding News

Mrs McCray and Mrs Paxton hosted a lively card party at Topeka Avenue with out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Strawbridge of Chicago and Mrs Speer of Chicago. Daisy Starr wed Herbert S Fairchild at 1021 Quincy Street in a simple yellow and white ceremony with Kappa Gamma alumnae in attendance and guests from Kansas City Overbrook Lawrence and Ottawa.

Mtiss Mabel Wilson C.M. Butlin Mra B. Furry Webb Furry Miss Wilson Helen Wilson Mr. Butlin Charlier Strawbridge Chitaco Sotoman Stoddard Kansas City Lotta Ranney Arkansas City Edna Speer Chicago DO. McCray D. P. Paxton Atlas Lena McCray McCray Topeka Avenue Mrake. W. Stevens James Lingille Ating McCray Missouri Ohrys Mise Jetmore B. Merriam Serriam HR. K. Jamison W. T- Crosby To Garvey C.K. Holliday WY. Morgan Kile GD. Porton Speed Hughes W. H. Thompson Mise Florence Greer Mist Whiting Mise Glenna Cross Mise Mortic Jetmaire Minn Avie Ewart Miles Charlotte Parkhurst Bessie Hayden Mise Emily King Mia Besse West Misa Frances Brooks Chase Allegheny Loa Dell Medanter Florence Horn Edith Snyder Fairchild Starr Daisy Starr and Stratham Starr Mendelascin The State University Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Belrahmenta Weéth Fairchild Butt Walcut Haptiat Shoren Ms Baiechild James Dunn Santa Mr Afra Denver Colorado Springs Puer- Yo Salt Lake City Quincy Street Deidk D. 5 Jobh Fairchild Overbrook Elmer Easton Winfield Gertrude Spalding Lawrence FH. Miller Misa Kitsna Beach Ottawa Mina Ethel Hamill Newton Patchell Erving Merrifield Homer Oatman

Party at Parson Street Ends With Notable Guests

A Tuesday evening gathering at 13 East Twelfth Street featured music and visitors including Mr and Mrs Link Mr and Mrs Eatson Mr and Mrs Coote Br and Mrs Brown Mr and Mrs Shepherd Mr and Mrs Deever and many others noted in society notes. Several attendees planned upcoming events such as a Kans City horse show opera trip and a Topeka card party while others traveled or welcomed guests from nearby towns and cities.

East Twelfth Street Link Eatson Coote Brown Shepherd Mre. Parker Mra. Deever Mire, Duvert Mra. Keenan Wilson Crugs Stra. Young Lang Bertha Long Stratton Gilve Crantiel Miss Lidsy Misa Myrtle Craig Efe Titus Beulah Chandler Mies Matte Madden Nettie Stone Téiunne Wilsott Nellie Mansiey Mie. Perry Marle Durmars Jeanie Keenan Mies Laura Deever Mabel Thompson Verna Coblentz Jennie Masrey Ruth Hanlon Maime Keenan Oscar Long Bert Cruge Bennie Maroney Geo Trigg Atwood Anderson Howe Walter Trigg Kenneth Dumars Luther Coblents T. P. Cully Bart Kansan J. 5 Prey Missouri Topeka Albuquerne Flora Jones Bloomington Lee Rodden Grace Wells Atchison Harriet Broad Tavera C. G. Radcilff Carthage W. J. Reaelu Walter Littlefiela Topeka Avenue Mabel Wilson Dora Safford Kansas City E.W. Hoyt Ponca C. T Bil % Poulks Ofamporia Grace Foulks Mary E. Stewart Dirk E.W. Stevens Cameron James Linville Cowgill D. QO Cray W. J. Radel GG. Radel Frank Crane A.B. Quinton Prank Quinton George W.crane Sling Hain G. Radvilff Anna Crane Will Higgins Atate University Mike Eusie Chamberlain Little Mise Mary Helen Shires Tipton Mine Jeagle Tipton Leavenworth J. Whitman Fairbury, Penn Claude J. Shickix

Help of Scholars Promotes Medal Fund in Kansas

Frank Nelson state superintendent urges county superintendents to raise funds to buy medals made from a captured Spanish cannon for the Twentieth Kansas. The medals come from the Philippines, and Nelson asks each pupil to contribute, even a penny, to involve every child in state pride. Department officers will prepare a memorial listing contributors upon completion.

Frank Nelson Twentieth Kansas GA. I. Department Philippines Wilders Metcat Nelson Kandas

Farnsworth’s Plea in Bigamy Case Stuns Court

Walter T. Farnsworth, a self confessed bigamist, vows a unique defense at trial claiming protection under the Sultan of Zulu and United States government. He argues he has many wives and that police arrest him, not the government, is the issue, as he seeks freedom or foreign pardon.

Walter TL Farneworth United States Farnsworth

Mills Dry Goods Co Ad Promotes Semi Annual Linen Sale

The Mills Dry Goods Co announces a semi annual supply sale of linens and housekeeping goods aimed at hotels, restaurants, and housekeepers preparing for receptions. Features include heavy damasks, table linens, towels, napkins, bed spreads, Utica sheets, pillow cases, and blankets with substantial discounts and assurances of quality.

Avie Aos

North Topeka social notes and local notices

North Topeka column lists residents, visits, and property deals from Monroe to Kansas avenues. Names include Ed Hoehr, the Stevens, McMaster, Dibble Grocery, and Mrs Adell. Church events at North Christian and Presbyterian ladies bazaar feature. local staff movements and a Tobacco club meeting with a quirky note on snake bites.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Hoehr Mon-roe Street James Stevens Capital View McMaster Pond Jackson Street Dibble Grocery Co Byron Adell Whiting Adell Elmont R. W. Jenkins Onaga Kelsey Petro Mra. Mitchell Cawker City Homer 5 Casker City Mra. A. M. Petro van Buren Street L J. Goer Caroline Shepard Chicago Mra. F. A Etter North Christian Church Powell Ladies' Ald Society The Presbyterian Church Arnold Dibble Grocery, Co Eagle DP. van Ness Leavenworth William van Ness Gilmore Sohuita New York City Hoy Schuf Curtis Street Schulta Baptist Home Missionary Society Sears Ae Avenue Bre Brave Boys

Counterfeit Money Warns In Topeka and Doniphan Bandits

Local reports warn of counterfeit half dollars and quarters in Topeka with a tramp suspected of passing them at small outlying stores. A posse chased Doniphan bandits into Missouri hills but returned convinced they pursued the wrong trail. Also noted: His Steps five cents at Bennett Book Store on Avenue.

Atchison Missouri Doniphan Bennett Book Store Avenue

Resolution Honors Judge John L Guy and Bereaved Family

A local police memorial resolution mourns the death of Judge John L. Guy praising his fairness and service. It expresses sympathy to his wife and children and commits officers to uphold his exemplary conduct. Copies are sent to the mayor, council, and the family. A brief civic notice follows with ads and notices on coal pricing and local services.

John L. Guy Atespomt Meinbeen Been Maxpelate Decensert A. Parcell Patrolma D. Gregg Cuy BR. McOblhoy Patrolmas

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