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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1897

Page

6

North Topeka social notes and upcoming events

North Topeka column lists local social news and travels. Mentions Grantville winner John Pratt visiting Missouri on business with Mrs. Chandi, and Edpa Chandier of Baldwin visiting sister Mrs. Georgy Groshong. W W Crittenden to Chicago for spring style, youths to Lecomytay for a week, and numerous relatives visiting in town. Also notes fall festival decorations, local lodge meeting, Epworth league, and church activities. Nearby residents include Miss Adsh Conkle, Miss Carrie Tamblyn and brother Frankie, plus Mr. and Mrs. Tamblyn’s family. Bread for sale on Kansas Avenue and a free lecture by Rev. A P Graves at 7:45 pm on prophetic topics.

Pig. Co Mabel Grantville North Aide John Pratt TE ‘Chandi Edpa Chandier Baldwin W. W. Crittenden Chicas Cortrite Lecomytay George Risen West Gordon Wive Ty Teitmer Georgy Groshong Cromwell & Jeppers T D. Wallace San Marciao NS. M Wallace Monroe Street Shawnee Council Caldarra Adsh Conkle Denver Colorado Carrie ‘Tamblyn Frankie Fairhury Neb Epworth League T. Cam J. Dalles Fe Bation Me. J. Hi Setters Damilly Joe Horton Mra Devil Tamblyn Mins May Fairbury Hebs H. Tamblyn Ned Jesus Co D. M. Houghiella Burpirapime Howightelin Sedalia Hamilton C. A Kent M. Sheldon Jesus Do Teama Athletic Park Savar Bank Examiner Waterman Richard von Zetler Highland Park Federal Building Wilmarth Topeka Fhe Frank Racen D. J. Lakin Western Avenue Washburn Kansas University Geo. Stone Festiva Turner Hall Graves New York First Baptist Church George W. Shook D.S. Shook Edward Wilder Santa

Letter From Mr Robinson Declines Santa Fe Reunion

Mr A A Robinson former Santa Fe general manager and Mexican Central president declines attending the Santa Fe celebration. He cites impossibility of leaving his current post and notes long association with many participating in the anniversary.

Santa Fe A. A. Robinson The Mexican Central Rallyway

Canada Exempts US From Reciprocal Tariff Law

Ottawa reports the customs department has advised that Jackson Michigan firms ship hoes forks rakes and other items made by prison labor into Canada. The new act prohibits these goods but allows goods from countries entitled to reciprocal treatment. The order does not apply to the United States.

Canada United States Ottawa Ont Customs Department Finn Jackson Mich

Beestings Save Child After Yard Attack Near Auburndale

Victor Carlson three years old was attacked by a swarm of bees while near hives in a yard on Hawthorn Street Auburndale. His father Charles Carlson rushed to rescue, brushing bees from the boy as others called for help. The child remained unconscious at times, eyes swollen and face covered with stings, but a doctor arrived and the physician reported some improvement though eye injuries may be serious.

Victor Carlson Althoug Charles Carlson The State Insane Asylum Hawthorn Street Auburndale Card Hi Wine Victor Mr. Carlson Keith Block Topeka Art Association Thacher Parkdale M. ER Charles M. Sheldon Central Congregational Church Topeka Thorpe Quincy Grand House

Mosquito sting blamed in California death

David Pearce a ranchman near San Gabriel Calif is said to be dying from a mosquito sting last week while cleaning an irrigating ditch. The bite behind his left ear intensified and his condition worsened, with swelling and unconsciousness. A malarial bite from the ditch mosquitoes is suspected. Dr A M Conway named surgeon at Dodge City state Soldiers Home.

Pomona Cal David Pearce San Gabriel Pearce State Soldiers’ Home A. M. Conway Saffordville Chase County Dodge City

Sedalia Snap Shots Report Festival News and Local Happenings

Local items note Sedalia residents at home events and festival preparations. Mentions include a variety of names, venues, and activities such as Karnival Knights race, Topeka events, a new art society, and preparations for the Festival week.

Oskaloosa Man Has Leg Amputated After Bed Accident

Terry Critchfield of Oskaloosa a former state senator and father-in-law of Senator Charles Johnson suffered a fracture in his right leg while changing position in bed at home. After doctors Hogeboom and Munn arrived the limb was amputated due to severed diseased bones and vessels.

Terry Critchfield Oskaloosa Xstate Charles Johnson Mr. Critch- Heid Topeka Crienteia Hogeboom and Munn

Cinderella Cafe to Boost Fall Festival Parade Funds

The Cinderella Café opens this week in the Curry building at 6% and 627 Kansas to raise funds for Cinderella children floats. A large showroom will host booths with Rigby’s candies Dutch cocoa and a flower display, plus Japanese tea. Daily lunch themes include Puritan, Dutch, Scotch, Japanese, and Greek tableaux with music, dancing, and a small admission.

Curry Building Kansas Avenue E. B. Meredith Rigby Otto iCuekne Meredith Boston Henry Dalhy May Evans Amphion Mandolin Club Mamile Worrall Prof Horacek

Folklores and rhymes from old time verses

A compilation of verses including The Good Luck Rabbit and The Superstitious Brother, with fragments of Miss Lindy’s Coldness and accompanying ad copy for De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Local dialect and folklore tone, reflecting rural storytelling and period advertising.

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Area

Topeka society items list residents and visitors including George Sharritt Wichita Las Cruces visits by L Blakesley Janet Lord Exelsior outing Frances Moonie Hinch to Hinch? watha Eva Brown Lawrence Dick Alden Colorado Springs Clark Bates Erie Pa Dessie Sidwell Summerfield J W Sidwell 421 Quincy street Eva Brown Queen’s Court Festival Nervous prostration Misses Blanche Jessie Stewart bicycle party Walter Boyle L C Boyle Ralph Moore T Fletcher Dennis nervina Dennis Abbie Sullivan Des Moines Margaret Casey Pearl West Sue Gehring Lawrence J M Meade Pueblo en route to Old Point Comfort Richmond Baltimore Washington J W Gleed Lake Bluff Michigan J H Leonard Leavenworth Jessie Ransdal Burhekade Myrtie Foote Olathe L C Null Ft Wayne Ind F B Lindsay family six weeks Colorado Rev M L Thomas E B Meredith Carrie Shemeli Bessie Rotles Manhattan Nellie Carr Martin Oswald married Rev F S McCabe Eskridge Kansas River Baptist association Eskridge 412 East Eighth P B C EE society of the First

Janet Lord Excelsior Rings Terrence Ewert Kansas City Leavenwort W. Vandivert Kinsley Topeka Gase’s Lake Frances Moonie Hinwatha Dick Alden Colorado Springs Eva Brown Lawrence Clark Bates Erie F. &. Bates Dessie Sidwell Summerfield Kan J. W. Sidwell Quincy Street A. A. Scott Blanche Jessie Stewart Walter Boyle Boyle Colorado L. C. Boyle Ralph Moore T. Fletcher Dennis Minerva Dennis Washington, D. C Abbie Sullivan Des Moines Margaret Casey Pearl West Effingham Sue Gehring Emma Whitmer J. M. Meade Pueblo Santa Fe Old Point Comfort Richmond Baltimore Washington Ubell J. W. Gleed Lake Bluff Lake Michigan J. H. Leonard Leavenworth Jessie Ransdal Bur- Hekade M. J. Milligan Waveland Ind Clyde Hornaday Renues Myrtie Foote Olathe L. C. Null Ft. Wayne F. PB. Lindsay M. L. Thomas E. B. Meredyth Carrie SheMeli Kansas River Baptist Association Eskridge Mica Bessie Rotles Manhattan Nellie Carr Martin Oswald F.S. McCabe Mra Oswald Tmr Chicago P. BC EE Society of the

Baptist church hosts lion fete at minister's home

Last evening a lion fete was held at the home of Reverend M. L. Thomas, 1109 Tyler Street, hosted by the Baptist church. Individuals returning from a weeklong Wakaross camping include Minnie Maeller Nellie Reed Edith Doane Florence Kent Amun Wood Max Maier Ricard Durein David Mateny Bob Reed Charlie Welch. Alice Dykerman plans to open a music studio in Omaha. Ladies Music Club meets tomorrow at Marie Foster's home in Potwin.

Toomiorrow Miaie Foster Potwin

Marked for Life after Rush at State University

L. B. N. Kurt, a university student injured in a recent rush, is expected to recover but will be permanently marked. His condition remains serious though doctors say he is out of immediate danger as the larger part of his upper limb may need amputation. Other students involved are recovering.

Oakland Cal N. Kurt The State University

Santa Fe to Albuquerque Round Trip Fare Ad

Misread ad offers round trip tickets Santa Fe to Albuquerque and return for 381 percent with promotions to witness dances by Navajo performers and other attractions. Contact W C Garver agent Santa Fe Route Topeka for details. Also advertises a blood purifier product and druggist remedies with medical claims and dates referencing Topeka Hurlingame fair.

de Witt G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Pesriess Bamary West Bryan Burlingame Sepember Santa Fe Albuquerque W. C.garver Topeka Edaidlena Deta Senta Fe Bryan

Swimmer Aims Ten Day Marathon From Albany To Hudson

Albany reports James Hooper is attempting a 156 mile ten day sea route from Albany to the Battery. He started at 11 80 this morning, reached New York at 2 p m without leaving the water, and leaves tonight at 7 to push toward Hudson. He seeks a purse and offers free button sewing services by Paerlens Stearn Laundry.

Albany N. Y James Hooper New York City Hudson Paerlens Stearn Laundry

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