Early 1900s Topeka Club Notes and Socials Sketch
A historical Topeka society page details a music club in Potwin, its 1838 origins, growth to twenty five members, and national federation ties. It lists meeting notes, concert plans, member roles, and a wealth of social news including weddings, travels, hometours, and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Prank Foster
Potwin
Nem
Cate
L. 3
Mra FE Wear
Mise
Catherine Sand
Charen
Ellen Parkhoret
National Federation of Elute
Owls
Mra. J
Welcomie
Angusity Arnointine
arUsi
Dlu Notary
Guyer
Max Hendix
Bruno Eteindel
Federe- Was Uber
Pietsch Ag
Chiceea
J. W. Hartt
L. M
Bovnd
Federation
St. Louis
Mabel Martin
Grant
Julia Dent Grant
Florentine
Iria
Ruarte
Surprise anniversary party for Marshall band
In Topeka society a surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Jobo Marshall on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the band rooms. Guests included members of Marshall's band and friends with an entertaining program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Jobo
Billard
John Dunham
J. Cuthpert
Joe Ww Parkhurst
Mra
B. Biach
Mies Chanidtie Parkhurst
Phillie Jans
Steinberg
Maeve Ends
Wilver
Twentieth Kansas band eyes state concert tour
Chief musician Scribland of the Twentieth Kansas band writes from Manila to Topeka asking if a Kansas tour would succeed after returning from the Philippines. The letter notes the band’s prior acclaim in San Francisco and California towns where citizens sought their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscian Scrickland
Kansas
Keate
Philippines
Manila
San Francisac
Seon
Te Citmzens
San Francisco
California
Keneas
Polygamy license case ends with fine payment
Herbert Grant was arraigned in Salt Lake before Judge Nor sell for polygamy. His attorney Franklin Richards entered a plea of guilty. The judge waived fixed sentence timing, and Jake Norrell ordered payment of a 2100 fine or imprisonment. The defendant paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Herbert Grant
Norsell
Franklin Richards
Jake Norrell
Surgeon Delegates Governor Stanley To National Meeting
The governor nominates delegates to the national meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons. From Kansas City comes W F DeNeidman of Pittsburg Frank Martin of Topeka and FE Ditseneck of Eiserado. Eureka and Topeka figures Mason and Je W Harrison named as delegates to the National and Partners congress in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Association of Military Surgeons
Kansas City
W. F. DeNeidman
Pittsburg
Frank Martin
Topeka
FE Ditseneck
Eiserado
Tue Eovernie
Mason
Eureka
Je W. Harrison
Boston
Teachers Assigned To School Principals List Of Names
Superintendent met with numerous principals and staff including M. Freeman Boughton Davidson Bann Davis A J Steat and J L principal idiey EM asso Julie B Katherine Quinch Ida Hosack Sue Benton Joan M Hay- Grant E A Limerwell Mabel Miller Nellie Letcher Manetti Budge Anna Kelley Jessie Hoover Ina Harkins Ellen Heartburg Berth White Maude Pattison Lane S G Watkins Mary W David De Frants Mary Tumison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
M. Freeman
Boughton
Elizabeth Davidson
Bann Davis
A. J. Steat
Washington
J. L. Principl
Er Idiey
EM. Asso
Julie B
Katherine Quinch
Ida Hosack
Sue Benton
Joan M. Hay- Grant
E A. Limerwell
Mabel Miller
Nellie Letcher
Manetti Budge
Anna Kelley
Jessie M. Hoover
Ina Harkins
Ellen Heartburg
Berths White
Maude Pattison
Lane
S. G. Watkins
Mary W. David de Frants
Mary Tumison
Eck Mach 2
Pathaniel Sawyer
Nora Sextos
Aacy Monroe
Pred Roundtree
Celentine Johnson
Mattie Fimino
Fisia
Edith Moore
Katherine Crawford
Lutie Johnston
Dollie Martin
Marie Hagan
Jesse Donnel
Anna Payne
Jane Tristand
Lenora Henry
Lew Nash
Maude Hiabob
Bertie M. Brown
Jennie Clarkson
Laura Holland
Grace Root
Bate Eard Branner
J. H. McBride
Nah Warner
Denny Hunter
Eannie George
Eva Sehley
Margaret Haggart
Grace L. Woodford
Princie McArthur
Bessie Maxwell
Mary Con
Lida Macferran
Flora Bunker
Lowman Sheh
B. C. Samson
Sadie V. Leeper
Callie
Newetl
Nannie B. Schenck Douglas
Anne H. Bortelth
Sue Stevenson Potwin
Eliza Nusie
Gertrud Willett
Kate Bo Hukuil
Allice Gentry
Mattie J. Dugan
Parkdale
Linda
Raises
Lau
Daisy McCampbell
Maggie S. Mitchell
Marie Weaterfield
Harjette van Ambureh
J. M. Sturgis
M. CG. Price
Buchanan
C. F. Curkscale
James A Page
Guitha Page
Dora Watkins
Union Lecture Course Seeks Quality and Higher Costs
A Topeka season of lectures and entertainments returns under last year’s management with a committee including Mrs T F Garver and Prof D L McKachron. They plan about three hundred dollars more in expenses, promise better quality, and set season tickets at two dollars. Lecturers include Rev Thomas Dixon Jr and William Dean Howells with musical acts by Max Heinrich and the Spiering String Quartet. An October start remains planned with seat reservations and notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Garver
Ohair
Federation of Clans of
Topeka
LD. Whittemore
D. L. McKachron
Washburn College
W. M. Davidson
Annie J. Hooley
Bethany College
BH. Loomis
Lhrge
Piy
Seacan
Thomas Dixon, Jr
William Dean Howins
J. P. Dolliver
Emil Hirsch
Max Heinrich
Julian Heinrich
Spiering String Quartet
Mendelsohn Mule
Gave Them the Slip Major Anderson Missed
The national encampment of the G ALR in Philadelphia sees Major Anderson skip expectations. He planned to stay in Topeka for the city belt project and return later. Modocs surged to seize him at Harthmore Ohio depot, intending to carry him aboard and detain him until the train departed.
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G. Alr
Philadelphia
Anderson
Modocs
Topeka
Chicago
Wis
Major Anderson Evades Capture After Brief Stint at Event
In a crowded scene at a Commerciall gathering, Major Anderson left with a Rock Island official who was his old friend. They walked away unseen, allowing Anderson to slip away and catch the first train back to Topeka, ending his participation abruptly.
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Ham
Major Anderson
Rock Island
Mofocs
Topeka
Samoans Mixed Up and Uncertain Politically in Vancouver
Advices from Samoa report a state of political uncertainty pending the final decision of three powers. The commission informs the Samoans that Berlin treaty terms and the office of chief justice remain unsettled, with claims of autonomy and an imminent election of a supreme chief. Rumors say Mataufa leaders act on this presumption, while an attempt may be made to overturn the commission's recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Samoa
Bertin
Jus Ure Chambers
Patives
New York Bank Reserve Drops Near Bottom
The weekly bank statement shows changes as Surplus reserve down 6,018,100 and specie down 7,8000, deposits down 15,054,700 while circulation rises 318,200. Banks hold 2.45 percent in excess of legal requirements.
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New York
Forgan Edges Egan in Western Amateur Final Showdown
D R Forgan veteran captain and W E Egan of Chicago club faced William Hollabird Jr in the semi finals, meeting in the final for the Western Amateur Championship. Forgan led after morning play, winning holes two four six seven eight sixteenth and overall medal scores show Forgan ahead as Egan rallied with halved holes and strong holds. Garfield Park Marshall's Bend Concert tomorrow.
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D. R Forgan
W. E Egan
Chicago
D. R. Forgan
W. Ran
William Hollabird, Jr
Forgan
Eagan
Guta
Bgen
Outih
Gara
Hagan
Porran
North Topeka social notes and upcoming church events
North Topeka column notes visitors and visits across the city including Mrs Robinson and sons from Kansas City and FP M Holcomb of Elmont. Church services led by Pastor B A Powell with evening prayer and a Sunday school session. Miss Mad Martin departs for Pomona after a visit with Mrs Crandall. Mr A Fernstrom building a six room cottage at 152 Logan Street. Miss Mary Lynn and Mr John Colvin announce an engagement with a September 1% wedding at the Church of the Assumption. Royal Neighbors ice cream social and musical program on Sugwell and Quincy streets. Bertha Wizer hosts a gathering with guests listed, and Mrs Charles Steinberger gives a musical recital on Monroe Street.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Mrs. Robinson and Sons of Kansas Cit
Mime Cullison
Monroe Street
FP. M. Holcomb
Elmont
North Side
B. A Powell
Good Shepherd
Mad Martin
Quincy Street
Mary Lynn
Topeka Avenue South
John Colvin
Church of the Assumption
Madison Street
Sugweil and
Quincy Streets
Heck
Maudie
Grace Ward
Bertha Wizer
Tmes
Jessie Norris
Eng Paramore
Zoe Paramore
Olive Courtright
Edna Schoonmeker
Dora Brown
Adela Brown
Hildia Stoker
Nellie ‘York
Mesers
Wil Clime
Ray Duenderfer
Will Glenn
Frank Cowen
Dibbie
Ernest Dibble
Clarence Kistler
Ray Courtright
Archie Wizer
Mr. Little
Charles Steinberger
Sabe Blackevite
Cone Hanlon
Secret meeting eyed to form limestone trust in Missouri
Twenty five members of the Western White Lime association, which controls white lime and cement output in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Indian Territory, met yesterday at a post office building. Manufacturers fled the trade ten days ago and all quotations were withdrawn. the gathering aimed to form a combination likely to raise prices.
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White Lime Trust
Ranees City
Western
White Lime Annoolalionhich
Missouri
Nebraska
Kinhoms
Watches sale and local ads fade into mixed notes
fragmented ad page shows a 15 percent discount on watches for two days at various downtown stores. mentions Sept dates, local shops like Mortisor Jeweler on Kansas Avenue, Bennett Bookstore, and a Santa Fe Route event. includes references to vaccines, school activities, and a pharmacy listing.
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Kansas Ave
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Dees
Jur Eats
Walter Kuts
Albert Bennett
Harry Bennett
Asa Holcomb
E Ifett King
Gordon King
Harry Cow
Fonnie
Creamer
Jack Haris
Geneseo
Harris
Colorado
Mabel Wood
Oxford
Ohio
Western College
Th. B. Esterly
Eye
Huberta Wasson
Ottawa
Lawrence
Mies
Dana
Madla Sentiona
Rk Goddard
Leavenworth
Ghaligmire
North
Minnie Davies
Mire
W. W. Ranapeaker
Myrtle Kirkap
M. Rice
James
Linton
Weiaelay
Re. Ricae
P_ Howe
Sweet Sariaes
Mon
W. A. Stein
Wilson
Phi Psts
W. W. Carr
Mra. Carr
Fannie Sutherland
Harriet
Myrtle Kirkland
Lulu Thompson
West Street
Posse Kate Wilson
St. Pien
Jillian Gorham
Ewtan
Cyclone
Etopeka
Secone
Edenshaw
Midland Hotel
Kan- Shae
A. Welburn
Ars John Sautin
Mine Mary Jones
W. H. Chute
Topeka Society
West End
College Ait
Mary Gaylord
Nora Spencer
Rand
Maude McMurtrie
Ebwle
Cartie Braiten
Edith Durant
Davin
Bibel ‘Praver
Helen Molcemy
Taith Hilton
Ela Pulter
Shirley Kine
Ella Cowsit
Winalfred ‘Traver
Mary Axtel
Bessie Forbes
Royal Baking Powder
UNION
William Dean Howells
T. J. Anderson
Beetmain Private Beverue Shemoex Cr
Ee Bota
Hull Stove & Repair CO
G East Eighth ST
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Crane & CO
Topeka, Kan
Chicago Golfers
Garfield Park Marshall
Tupeka
Felix
Skie
Jefre & James
Priddy
Booka High School
Battle of
Las Juan
Camniva Ab Atchison
J. & Wholverten
Kan. Ave
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