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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1896

Page

6

Topeka Society News Highlights and Weddings

Recount of social events in Topeka and vicinity features Miss Bessie West hosting a tea for Miss Gertrude Roberts an Getobic bride. Attendees include Miss Hote Riz Miss Murty Itwbert and many others at a formal supper and playful games. A birthday surprise for Miss Mary Lakin by her mother Mrs Lakin is noted, with city residents and visitors among the guests.

Bessie West Gertrude Roberts West Murty Itwbert Eftha Batel Mise Frances Maz Mive Jesxie Gur- Wood Biles Florence Greer Mine Arlin Ewen Mary ‘Thomason Prane Tittiellett Myrtie Jetmore Nellie Clough Misa Carrie "Tite Kansa City HE Tanheton Art Gen Hust Kansas Goose Heyden Ralph Moun Eris Williams Will ‘Seller Wil Alexander Walter Crat Chaus Klein Cuffora Gort Akers Julius Wei Ws A McClintock Miss Lakin Mies Sadie Mambictor Mies Mar& Dudley Nellie McClintock Maude Stamp Gt Pheu Fain Ned Gesu Charles Fhezias Hurry We Waver David

Potwin Dancing Club Plans Meeting and Arrangements

Potwin youths met with Miss Lottie Parkhurst to form a dancing club likely to number sixteen. The committee of three consisting of Parkhurst, Miss Essie Arias, and BM Terrence Ewart will handle arrangements for the inter club event at Watherell's.

Potwin Lottie Parkhurst Sancine Inter Watherell Appees Pains Parkhurst Mise Essie Arias Terrence Ewart

Card Club Formed in Altoona Social Roundup

A local card club formed last evening with Libbie Haslett among the organizers. Members meet every other Friday. Low named president, Lillian Whitelock secretary. The roster includes Libbie Huntett Grace Curtin Edm Stethintacke Margeret Bear Susie Jewels Vera Taw Winifred Wagner Pillian Dean Cow Floyd McDonald and several others. Attendees planned thimble party and visits, with Mrs Chas Emery of St Joe and Mrs Anne Gardiner among those mentioned. Weeks ahead include Kansas City visits and family travels.

Libbie Haslett Me Low Lillian Whitelock Libbie Huntett Grace Curtin Stethintacke Minsie Byer Marcaret Milas Bear Susie Jewels Mies Mawel Knowles Miles Vera Taw Winifred Wagner Misa Pillian Wehitcock Me Dean Cow Ae Floyd McDonald Win 'Spear Att Williama Tom. Hing Ie Hennert Pred Robbie Reed Momma Prenk Tiehener Ta Wis Ben Blythe Say Kellam Hichland Auricher Walter Aneas Kansas Chas Justin Ise Linnie Moore Salt Lake City Wade Moa G. Scott W. H. Reed J. D. Turnee Rosmarnend Orten Cascade Colorado Springs Heving Haller Saale Eustie Anna Nelle Mou ME Fulton Abilene Tt. Speer Kansas City Sirs Futon S. Bo Prosheur Covington J. C Langsign Ian A. C. Eider Cassenne HH. Robertson Mitts Toots Georgina Ridgeway Ruth Curry Lingra Long Maurie Victora Frannie Scott A. H. Connelly Willard Davis Adnase Cry Geo. B. Hayden Mary Avery Wall Ory Independence T. Alton Jett Almeda City Kar Miles Minerva Dennis Washington, DC Mra Dennis Mise Rathert Pennell Atchison Edes de Chatect J. WL. Goddard Mapteau W. W. Webb Sorvaly Hibben J.B Hibben Rimin W. Nelewanger Cherrivale Tom King Dean Low Paul Torrington WH Haskell James Clue Wisery John Wilson Mary Poss Leavenworth Mom EP. Dillon Mr. Bennett Wheeler Kansan City Geo. Lee Ennes City A. J. Thompson Lulu Stevens Hiawatha Florence and Dr. Andrews Washington Kan A. A Rodwurs A. J. Williams Boros Harry Burt Manitou Charlies Blood Smith Wichita Mamie Grace Haines Sabetha Moon Miss Hache Baldwin Ottawa Mra H. W. Nelewanger Misa Vivien Standford Marion Kanell Minneapolis Minn Lhousand Stateanburg Fr. Leavenworth Trent Statenburg la Tourette W. F. Cloud Kansha City S. McFadden McFadden Cal. Cloud Lide McLlesky Sadie Hopkins Solomon City Janiss Spreet Edna Crane Denver Larmed Mise Nona McCarthy Lamed Jessie Small Charles Beuwen Mra T. K Tamaon Dover W. P Mine Grate Caldwell Alle Mason Benen Ueorth Pees Oo. Rodgers Jowa A. K Rodgers Dick Roker Los Angeles Cal Teal Chas. Dick Cort Grth Bedford Iowa Harry ‘Weaver Helen McClure Junction City Ace Chicago Merz A. D. Rathfruit Mies Maude Thornburg Kingman Ide Silesing J. Dallas Mary Wiske Cittawa Mika Lee Redden Arthur Herd Tiliots A AL Hurd Geo. Rust City T. Wear and Son Pittsboro Paul Hudson A. G. Jamison TS. Pisher Grace Lockhart Boxbridge Allis Ida Tinker T. L. Bexton Kingfisher Josephine Exten Harrison Street HL Peck Tessie MoKessa Emporia J. E. Veriin W. B. Janeen N. H Harvey's Fijpsom Augusta Lawrence J. Bear Mary Booker EB. P. Reed Ellensburg Iinees Reed Sheldien Hies Emma Wall Mixes Elle Wade Hallie Covler Sill Spapd Walt Johneton Gand I. Club Mink E. Holla Erminie Moore

Festival week fills city with visitors and locals

A flood of friends and relatives arrive and plan visits for the Festival week. Many travelers from Kansas City Atchison and Lawrence are listed, with reunions, dances, and social gatherings noted. Several residents travel or host guests, including families from Salina Independence and Ottawa, and numerous courtships and weddings teased by local chatter.

Peers and Martin Meet at Banner Presentation

Ex Senator John Martin and Dr Peers clashed in a political exchange at Hamilton Hall as the Women's Free Silver club presented a four by six foot white satin banner to the Bryan Leedy Free Silver Flambeau club. Martin lauded the banner while Peers declared himself a Republican on the same Blaine Garfield platform, sparking a lively Q&A about free coinage and 16 to 1.

Peers Bryan-Leedy Flambeau Club Hamilton Hall D.C. Tillutson Joseph G. Waters John Martin Bryan T. W. Peers John Martin's Eloquence. When the Cheering Bed Subsided A Little, Dr. Peers John Brartin Blaine Dr. Peers Jurge Martin Democratic Campaign Fund Preston Ss Kold United States Martin

McKinley parade crush injures workers in Alexandria crowd

A Sept dispatch from Alexandria Ind reports a crowd of workmen cheering for McKinley was crushed when mounted guards charged the parade. Several men including George Braity George King Ernest Lafevte Carl Lightfoot D J Miller and John McUinney were injured as they trampled. A petition sought to reroute the Pall Festival march to avoid Ninth Street. Weather notes for Kansas predict fair cooler conditions with frost tonight and warmer Sunday.

Chicago Herald Alexandria Ind McKinley Hari George Braity George King Ernest Lafevte Carl Lightfoot D. J. Miller John Mc Uinney Balidine Kansas Tenth Street Ninth Street

Duns Weekly Report Notes Modest Trade Improvement

The Duns Weekly Report notes a moderate but distinct improvement in U.S. trade. Goods demand grows alongside rising wheat prices and export activity. crop receipts uneven, though visible supplies rise. Gold reserves top 125 million dollars bolster banks, while weekly failures reach 285 in the United States.

New York R. G. Duh & Co Treasury Busta London Openine United States Canada

Temperance Women Convene in Kansas City Kansas

The Kansas WCTU held its sth annual convention at the Washington Avenue M church in Kansas City Kansas with delegates from every state union and national figures in attendance. Sessions ran through today and Monday with a consecration service, reports from district presidents, committee appointments, and talks on liquor reform and women’s influence.

Kensas City Bey Pine W T Ty Kansas Washington Avenue M Kansas City Kus WCTU Stov Susith Ottawa KP Spider Twiss Women Temperance Workers Kan Jétimie Maher Payne Maher Eugenia FL St John Misa Ella M. Graen Topeka

North Topeka Local Notices and Church Services Summary

In North Topeka, residents report visits and guests including Mrs. Feder of Osage and Mrs. Schaeffer of Wichita, with several travel plans to Manhattan and Shelbyville. Local events cover a free silver meeting at Kay Valley school, Blue Post Relief corps at the fairground, and church services across Second Presbyterian, North Congregational, and Baptist churches with sermons on The Christian Race, The Household of Christ, and The Manifestation of God’s Heart.

State Journal Kimball Princing Co Kansas Avenue EP. Ewart North Feder Osage J. F. Courtner Dan Frazier W. Dickinson Kansas City Cyrus Kistier Wi Schaeffer Wichita Will Schaeffer D. di Cheney Ohio H.W. Cheney Hercson Street Thomas West Laurent Street C. T. Lehmeffer Celeste Counet Blutts Towa Rey Smith Lecompton Overland John Guy Mattie Decatur Ars Mark Bernstein Abe Bretrice Neb Mies Sarah Bernstein Kunss Avenue Kay Valley Blue Post Fair Ground Daily Papers Second Presbyterian Church Glendenying Willpreeth J. N. Henry Manhattan EH. Fowler Silver Lake Walter Nading Thiane N. Nadine Motroe Street Tadiang Shelby Ville Church of the Good Shepherd Chandler Chatey Cheisamil RE. W. Milter JE. McClain Christ Tuv Fred Grey England God The Baptist Church W. B. Rutehineon Nettie Humige State Mission

Venezuelan Commission Report Expected Before Congress Meets

The Venezuelan boundary commission report, formed in January to study the British Venezuelan dispute, is due to be completed shortly before December congressional sessions. Delays stem from Holland related work, with members busy on various aspects all summer. Justice Brewer, chair, will convene October talks to submit testimony and aim for a decision.

Tis Congress Washington Conert Holland Justice Brewer

Weekly Bank Statement Highlights in New York

The weekly bank statement shows increases and decreases across key items. Reserve up 35,761,400. loans down 1,345,200. specie up 415,600. legal tenders up 3,464,200. deposits up 2,373,600. circulation up 487,000. Excess reserves total 14,215,035 above the 25 percent requirement.

New York

Pacific mail train schedule notes errors in transit details

An incomplete timetable lists a departure from Coffeyville via multiple stops toward Topeka with arrival times around 6 15 PM and 68 minutes, plus a later note of service between Ottawa and Topeka and special trains on Thursday. Many place names and times appear garbled or misprinted.

Grove Tara Grae Vesser Patlay Pee Ees Topeka Ottawa

Dick Blue's Figures Foresee McKinley Victory by 20,000

Kansas will go for McKinley by 20,000, Dick Hine states during a brief town visit. He notes district readiness and says the campaign scare did not hurt, promising a strong majority on election day.

Kansas McKinley Col “Dick” Hine Aginy

Negro Stabbing After Family Dispute

In a Frenzy over a ban fel and liquor Tom Haines stabbed his brother Dee Haines ten times with a dull knife at their home. Dee sustained ten wounds before police were alerted. Detectives Zeller Patrolman Bernard and Special Officers King and Watson arrested all parties at the scene.

Tom Haines Dick Negro Dee Haines Afklr Dew Hales Sigh Rel Dee Parite Parite Department Was Notifies Od Te Zeller Bernard King and Watson Centilet

Reward Offered for Capture of Crook and Dyrnes

One reward is to be paid for the capture of Crook and Dyrnes after they fled to Waneta and were arrested in the territory. Crook was tried and convicted at the September term in Chautauqua County. Senator Farwell of Chicago will speak at Hamilton Hall with Frank Nelson also presenting, and special music planned.

Indiana County Columbus Ind Alex ‘Hall Wittker Ole Blackwmith Kila J Dyrnes Waneta Ani Walker Crook Chautauqua Senator Farwell Hamilton Hall Chicago Nelson Specia

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