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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1895

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Rush Season At KU and Local

Topeka society columns report rushing at Kansas University as three ladies fraternities vie for Miss Fancie Moon and other newcomers. Social events include parties for Mary Moon and drivers to Baldwin, with several Topeka families traveling and hosting gatherings as new students choose fraternities. Royal Neighbors announce an entertainment and Mark Robbins departs for Kansas City to manage stock and stage productions for upcoming shows.

Lawrence Fancie Moon John Collins J. Collins Topeka Misa Bianche Dienst Charles N. Rix Lila Hot Springs Arkansas Ollie Knox Columbia South Carolina Clarence Merriam Blanche Diens Kansas City J. P. Cully East Seventh Street H. O. Garvey Charles F. Spencer Colorado W. H. Rossington Chicago Miles Mary Horton Manitou W. GC Aita Mary Stone Gregory J. M. Kirkpatrick Oakland California Kirkpatrick Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors, Indies Auxiliary Kansas Avenue J. B Hibben Frank Heck Ralph Miller Clara Heck J. B Milla Alice Disher Harry Steinberg Mia Kate Griley Miss Cook Misses Wyatt J. W. Pasle Mark Robbins

State House Notes and New Corporations Reported

Secretary J W Moore of the live stock sanitary commission faces an alleged MBEL charge from J W Johnson president of the board. The Safety Mail Crane company filed a charter with $25000 capital, with John H Berry William Harris John W Naylor Frank M Newlood and Alfred Roberts as incorporators. Governor Morrill orders Kauss militia to Kansas City for the Karni val Krew parade under Major General Clughes. California and Pacific Coast Jockey clubs settle their race track feud by an exchange of dates to avert conflict in San Francisco.

Kansan J. W. Moore State Livestock Sanitary Commission J. W. Johnson Moore Mr. Johnson Johnson Safety Mail John H. Berr C Ity Kan William Harris Emporia John’ W. Naylor Topeka Frank M. Newlood Toucks Alfred Roberts Morrill Adjutant Record Office Kauss Kansas City Clughes Jockey Clubs Bas Francisco California Pacific Coast San Francisco

MEET DEATH George Bars Drowned and David Denman Run Over

Two tragic deaths reported near De Soto and in Kansas City. George Bare, 14, drowned while swimming above Rock Island bridge in the Kansas River. his body recovered by young boatmen and taken to the undertaker. He was son of Mr and Mrs J W Bare of Morris Avenue. funeral held at 9 am from the Morris Avenue residence. Rev F S McCabe officiated. interred at Rochester Cemetery. David Denman, 16, escaped from reform school and was killed near De Soto by a Santa Fe train while riding tracks toward Argentine. mother and stepfather notified and attended funeral at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Passiey. interred at Rochester Cemetery. reform school inmates joined the procession. Denman had escaped eight times in three years. mother Mrs Nelson mourns deeply.

Donmas Reform School de Soto Man Kunsua George Bure Sem Irwin Rock Island Bridge George J. W. Bare Morris Avenue Bare FS. McCabe Rochester Cemetery David Denman Santa Fe Kansas City Denman George Nelson Argentios Jopeka Sit John Passiey Nelson

Archie Porter 16 Arrested for Assault to Kill in Family Tragedy

Archie Porter, Colored, 16, faced assault to kill charges at police HQ after shooting his stepfather, Henry Porter, at their Spruce Street home. Porter recounted a violent dispute, claiming the stepfather pistol-whipped him and fired first. The ball struck his thigh, not fatal, and Porter surrendered at the jail after returning the revolver to a neighbor. The Porters moved to town from Kansas City four years ago. Henry Porter is a cook.

Archie Porter Porter Hut Henry Porter Spruce Street Teo Uordey Lranto Father Potwin Kansas City

Funeral Notices for Lutche and Vaughan in Silver Lake and Topeka

The funeral of D. H Lutche aged 65 will be held today from his Silver Lake residence after he died Saturday of stomach trouble. The remains of Sarah Carpenter aged 81 who died Saturday near Topeka will be taken to laws for trial. The funeral of Ramentia Vaughan held today at 1 o'clock from 715 Lincoln Street where Mrs Vaughan died Saturday evening at 59 from heart trouble.

D. H Lutche Silver Lake Mr. Lutche Sarah Carpenter Topeka Laws Ramentia Vaughan Lincoln Street Vaughn

Modest Goods and Prices From The Modern Supply Store

The Modern Supply Store showcases an extensive catalogue with groceries and dry goods. It lists coffee types and prices, soaps, cocoa, sugar, canned goods, spices, cheeses, and meats. It promotes large clothing stock, underwear, hats, and housewares, plus mail order service with prompt shipment and size guidance.

Curatore

Remarkable Death Faints Then Dies At Home

Mrs. Ramentia Vaughn aged 59 died Saturday at 12 30 at her home 1718 Lincoln street. She fainted while preparing to follow her daughter's coffin to the grave and died within a half hour from heart disease. Funeral held yesterday from the residence to Foster's cemetery where her daughter was buried the day before.

Foster's Cemetery Vaughn

Dying at the Asylum Death Notice in Leavenworth County

Superintendent Eastmen of the state insane asylum informs Judge Haun that Elizabeth Wills a colored woman sent from Leavenworth county in 1888 is dangerously low with Lee and may die at any time. The notice appears in the state journal’s want and miscellaneous columns, reaching Topeka readers more than duplicating other papers.

Eastmen State Insane Asylum Haun Leavenworth County Elizabeth Wills Lee Eastman Joursau Peerlees Steam Laundry Peerlosg Steam Laundry

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