Pioneering poet Rose Hartwick Thorpe and Curfew origins
The article recalls Rose Hartwick Thorpe born in Mishawaka Indiana in 1850s, wrote Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight at age ten after reading Bessie’s tale and solving a math problem in a schoolroom. It notes the poem first appeared under Hartwick in 1870 in the Detroit Commerce Advertiser, later printed widely and declaimed by youths, with Thorpe and her husband Edmund Thorpe living in Pacific Beach San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hartwick Thorpe
Thorpe
Mishawaka
Ind
William Hartwick
Litchfield
Mich
Peterson's Magazine
Bessie
Rose Martwick Thorpe
Aes
England
Detroit
Mra Thorpe
Edmund
Hillsdale
Pacific Beach
Sandy
Thieves Surrounded by Officers Near Fort Fisher Gang Stand Off
A cordon of over one hundred officers guards a brushy hill near Fresnes Colorado where the Fisher gang of cattle thieves fortify in caves. Cattlemen from Groeum join the search as the desperados observe movements for miles. Also noted is the arrest of LL Edwards for selling patent rights to Laur’s wagon bed life and a gymnasium and bowling program for youths under four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresnes
Colo
Thieir
Groeumere Arso
Laura Warron
LL. Edwards
C. T. Laur
Laur
Accused Minister Faces Handwriting Evidence Trial
In San Francisco on September 26, defense and prosecutors battle handwriting tests in the Durrant case. The defense seeks to link Pastor Gibson's penmanship to notes and a paper wrapper sent to Mrs Nubie, using a blackboard sample found at the church. Gibson's secretary denies the similarity, while officials dismiss the insinuations as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Charelle
Sundara
Vinnie Williams
Gibson
George King
Prof
Schernstein
Ds. Gibwn
Nubia
Robert N. Lynch
A Fine Building Wet The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Fire
The Minneapolis chamber of commerce building caught fire during a burning period but was controlled by 9 p.m. The five story stone structure at Third street and Fourth avenue south, erected in 1884, housed grain and exchange activities and 660 members. The damage confined to the upper floor, with plans to rebuild and enlarge. Also notes the American liner Paris and the steamship Majestic misreported voyage times near Southampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Chamber of
Corp Exchange
Burnt Work and Pyrography Explained in Old Craft Text
The article defines burnt work or pyrography as burning designs into wood and other materials. It notes multiple terms, describes techniques, durability, and versatility from color range to relief effects, and highlights rapid execution with varied strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
Burnt work art shifts from dies to freehand technique
An article explains burnt work varies from etched to broad brushlike strokes and that true art emerges from freehand burning. It notes tools evolved from pokers to platinum tips, allowing drawing and shading, and that women increasingly engage in the craft using leather, ivory, paper, and glass, with examples from World’s Fair exhibits and darned net borders for decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
The New Costume In The Present Mode
A note on fashion describing a lightweight wrap used as outerwear with two capes in a single material that blends with the current gown variety. The piece emphasizes cohesion of fabrics amidst varied styles.
Society Notes From Topeka Gathering and Weddings
The Ladies Music Club assembled with Mrs J W Hards at Porwin for an evening of readings and violin selections. Social rounds include parties at Wetherell's ball and visits by Topeka residents, with weddings and travel plans noted among locals and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Music Club
Mra J. W. Hards
Porwin
Weber
Meats and groceries list from old advertisement
A dense catalog of food items and household goods including various meats like sugar cured hams and bacon, lard cans from Armour and Wolff, coffee brands, flour, canned goods, dairy products, fresh produce, fish, syrups, cheese, and vegetables. Prices appear per pound, can, or package and many brands are named such as Armour, Wolff, and Old Dutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Baker's Chocolate
Columbia Rios
New California
Topeka Scene Notes and Local Odds and Ends
A Topeka man laments evolving styles among women while poet C. S Baker’s A Kansas Sunset appears in the Kansas City Star and We Chicago Times Herald. A Topeka girl pursues a prank via telephone to central, six new children join the Orphans Home, fall weddings may exceed spring, and only three of ten men keep a recent total abstinence vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
C. S Baker
Kansas
Kansas City Star
Chicago Times Herald
Central
American ship builders seek naval contracts in Japan
Tokyo dispatch reports agents from Union Iron Works San Francisco Cramps Bethlehem Carnegie Whitney and Sevensctady Electric seeking naval contracts in Japan. Officials give mixed welcomes with some levitations rumored yet not confirmed. In California Miller and Lux owners reportedly hold 14,529,200 acres of land across the Southwest and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tokio
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Irving M. Scot
Cramps
Geu Gee
Huosiker
Whitney’s of
A R Whitney, Jr
Electric Company
E H. Tharpener
Japan
Miller & Lux
California
Arizons
New
Valkyrie to Kauk Race Planned for Next Season
Lord Dunraven aims Valkyrie 111 to winter near At iwattcla and race again if opportunity allows. Spokesmen H Mail and Kersey confirm Valkyrie could meet Defender in future races. if Defender heads to the Mediterranean, Valkyrie will also go. Police court fines drunkenness. J M Murdick, Sul ay Carusuan, and George Huasvs cited. Hall Caine arrives in New York with wife and son. Topeka School of Physical Culture schedules classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Wetherell
Ha Curry
Walter Bursess
Ou McFadden
Aira T
Bowman
38 McFadden
E D. McKeever
Kansan City
Arthur Suffell
Toledo
Ohio
Lydia Jaqueth
Sycamore
Oui
L. L. Kienost
van Buren Street
J. Si. Meade
Colorado
Hare
W. H. Ruff Hue
Galveston
Texas
Nannie Smyser
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Topeka
W. G. Smyser
Western Sorosis Club
W. A. LcCarter
Lane Street
Zu Asiams
Kansas
Mamie Crawford
Alice Deisher
Fred Burrell
Emmet Bailey
Kansas City
Dies
H. M. Prouty
Topeka Avenue
M. A Low
Atchison
Misa Claude Milligan
Dire J. al. Torrence
Chicago
G& R Hudson
Dire
W. H. Stewart
St Oe
H.O. Garvey
Charles F. Spencer
A. J. Williamson
Bella Higgins
Piqua
Sica
Johnson and
Mies
Kate Crichfield
Oakaloose
Lena Potts
Denver
F. E Nipps
Uey
Nipps
Masonic Building
Mire
A.culp
Miss Aqua
Decavur
G H. Culp
Sly Quincy Street
Lena Demuth
Gussie Hildebrand
Demuth
St. Louis
Carrie Baum
School of Elocution
Oci
F. P. Cleaves
James Smith
Ida
California
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Ie Valkyrie
H. Mail
Kersey
Kersey, Who Acted As Lord Dunreven
Mediterranean
Huswn
Louisa Couronhas
Louis
Hall
New York
New Yoas
Hall Cavin
White Star River
Teutoile
Caine
Tus Pier
Bes Ameri
W. W. Appleton
America
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Capes
Thoye
Steemer Falls
Priscilla
Mallaly
Pepita
Edna Purchuret
Woiniawski
Foster
Dis
Wheeler Meyer-Heimund
Koung
Miller
Ferry
Alfredo Barila
Madero Minute AL Ah
Annie Laurie
Gade
Aire
Thoma
Telid
Beard
the Star Grocery
Armour
Mleine Ene
Arbuckis
Lion Coffea
Briges
Bourdalay
Boston
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
Demoss
Odd Fellows
Quincy Stree
Tay Uy
Aduli
Harrison
Hell
Demoss & Penwell
L. M. Penwell
Morticurers
Potts’ Irons
Shelden
Kansas Ave
Kauk
Topeka School of Physical Culture
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