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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1895

Page

6

Bohemian and social dances fill Topeka society scene

The Bohemian club danced at Vinewood with guests from Ottawa Kansas City and Chicago and a long list of local families. Hoodoo Camping Party hosted by Mrs Gibboney and Mrs Butcherfield featured a camp table recreation with a log lantern tree and a green leaf quotation. A wedding at 6am on Buchanan Street united Mr. and Mrs. McFadden with daughter Ona present and plans for a ten day honeymoon.

Topeka Persot Lemma Peuse Vinewood Widh Charles H. Strawbridges Chicago W. W. Webb Will Taylor Marie Bhirss Ottawa Myrtia Titus Kansas City Will Deford Welch Athens John Frey Denver Paul Torrington Fred Gilleut Bert Lemon Bea Akers Ed Curry George Stoker Harry Williams Harry Eaver P. A Carey Archie Williams Matt Wikidel Ed McTiride Willard Scott Julius Weidling Ralph Moore Ed Dennis Will Leiber Martin Brinton Howard Wood Frank Bennett Eph Howard Gibboney Mra. Butcherfield Maple Hill Trutterfield Mias Gibboney Edwin Fox Fannie Blakesley Lillian Gibboney Clyde Hornaday Blanche Carnaban Lacey Kenowles Genevieve Butterfield Messia John Tasker Albers Beronius Harold Gehen Raymond Winchell Edwin Ek Margaret F. Montgomery McFadden Buchanan Street Ona McFadden Afr B. Alderson

Fish Commission may move to Agricultural Department

Washington September 21 reports the transfer of the fish commission from its independent status to the agricultural department under consideration by Congress at the next session. The change aims to improve efficiency and economy, following a similar move with the weather bureau three years ago. It is believed William L. May of Nebraska may be appointed to succeed the incumbent commissioner.

Agricutural Department Washington Fish Commission Agricultural Department Congress Weather Bureau Ish Commission Esme Wm. L May Nebraska Marshall MoDo

The Coffined Dead Remains of J C Wilson Brought Home

The remains of J C Wilson have been brought home in a solemn ceremony reported by the local paper. Funeral details and burial were arranged by the family, with neighbors and community members paying respects at the service.

J. C. Wilson

Funeral Train Brings Remains of Joseph C Wilson to Topeka

Hundreds gather at the Santa Fe depot as the California Limited arrives with the body of Joseph C Wilson. Santa Fe officials, Chief Wilkerson, and Undertaker Palmer oversee the unloading and transfer to a hearse. The casket, plain oak with a silver engraved plate, is moved to await the funeral arrangements.

Topeka Santa Fe New York Joseph C Wilsom J. B. Johnson J. J. Frey Kansas A. A Hurd Wilkerson Palmer Wilson California Limited Wagner Kansas City Wilaun Maeauger Frey Geo. B Palmer Kunsan City Dodge Johnson White J. B. Furry Wetrain

Funeral for Joseph C. Wilson Held in Topeka

Joseph C. Wilson, aged 50 years 11 months, died in New York and was sent to Topeka for services. Procession led by Chief Wilkerson’s patrolmen moved to 516 Topeka Avenue, where he will lie in state until a Sunday funeral at 11 o clock. Daughters Eleanor and Mabel Wilson accompanied the party from Chicago and New York. a large group of friends and officials joined from Kansas City and Topeka. Death reportedly due to heart failure with a bruise on the forehead from a fall.

Central Look Herbert B Holt Edwin Linus Las Aroces New Mexico Mee Linus Blakesley Slias Beniah Parker Abingdon Galesburg J. S White Spokane Washington E G. Welsh Hutchinson Topeka Fuller and Wahltcomb SM. Hahn Greenfield Kansas Beroheimer Jennie Wall Orphee Warren M. Crosby New York Addie Putnam Harriet Ayers Madge Bullene Lawrence Beth Linecard Lena Pitts Virgin, Harding & Co Daniels & Fisher Denver Wall Deford Ottawa Vinewood D. J. Harding C. J. Tanner Mackinac Edith Davis Madison New Jersey Stedman Club Copeland L. E. Crandell de. H.W. Roby J. L Eldridge Mary Maxwell Roby L. &. Baker A M. Harvey Ida E Eckert Vincent Salt Lake City C. O. Osborn Oberlin CR. Love Myrtle Titus Kansas City Gertrude Mary Roberts Wilkerson Batana Me Wilson Topekka Avenue Eleanor and Mabel Wilson J. W. MacLachlan J. J. McCook W. W. Phelps Wilson M. Fowlks Daughters Chicago Messia D. W. Mulgane E. J. Dallas George Findley W. A. L. Thompson D. A. Clements W. J. Black L. C Wasson Henry Strong J. B. Parry Charles Allen Dan Adams Bates J. B. Johnson Mabel Madge Johnson Annie Bartholomew James Smith J. D. McCune CG. & Gleed Ji J. Be Johnson Jorman Eleanor Mr. Wilson

Santa Fe Staff Assigned to Procession Roles

General Manager J. J. Frey assigns Santa Fe department employees to procession positions for a march on Ninth Street in front of the main office tomorrow at 10:15. Mechanical, Repair, Peel, Lab, Medical, Legal, Tex, Claim, Treasury, Auditor roles listed with passenger and freight receipts deputies.

Frey

Pageant Route Plan For City Procession With Detailed March

The description outlines a four abreast column formation from Ninth and Jackson Streets, moving south to Tenth Avenue then west to Topeka Avenue, north to Sixth Avenue, west to Tyler Street, north to Fourth Street, east to Topeka Avenue, and south to 616 Topeka Avenue. At the Wilson residence the columns stay intact and, after the service, proceed in order until the Sixth Street Viaduct where they spread two abreast and part to let friends pass before reforming.

Beleereph Ninth and Jackson Sifth Avenue Tyler Street Fourth Street Topeka Avenue Wilson Sixth Strest Viaduct

Heard and Overheard in the Daily Note Book

A fragmentary column notes fashion quirks and social mores in Topeka. Mentions a left handed beauty, fleur de lis motifs, a suspect tattooed lover, curious jewelry designs, and witty aphorisms about influence and romance amid town chatter.

John Browns Son Speech at Mexican Celebration in California

John Brown Jr son of John Brown of Kansas spoke at a large Mexican independence celebration in California. More than 5,000 Spanish Americans attended as the Mexican National Military band provided music during the week. The grand stand near the sports was decorated with flags and arc lights, with portraits of Hidalgo Washington and the Goddess of Liberty. A coal ad and notices for local orders, tax writers, and lodge funeral attendance follow.

California Bernadpino Cal Mexico Capitol of Liberty Cure Hidalgo George Washington John Brown, Jr John Brown Kansas

Model Supply Store promises new prices and vast inventory

The Model Supply Store advertises a grand opening in Topelks with promises of lower grocery and clothing prices. It highlights extensive lines in dry goods hardware footwear and household wares with many items and price points noted from coffee to soap to cookware and shoes aiming to attract shoppers to become acquainted and visit the store.

Topelks

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