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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1898

Page

5

Society News and Wedding Notices From Local City

Society notices describe a wedding ceremony officiated by Rev Sheldon in a parlor setting with attendants and guests including Miss Lucy Hingman and Wallace. Mr Strickler sang at offertory. The couple plan to be at home after October 15 at the Filmore home. Also reported is the marriage of Daniels of Wamego to Miss Mary L. Bay at First Methodist Church, a quiet service with intimate friends. Additional items cover travels, visits, and local social updates from Emportia to Ottawa, with many names and places referenced.

Oe Grabba John Mahwudnesaay Evenoan Rav Gt Sheldon Bank of Palms Ting Ce Im Ai Xs Maher Strickler Bessmann Misa Lucy Hingman Wallace Punch Lila Helle Tosearad Hengler Miss Tiebride Loretta Stetbkier Lee Anns Ban Claren Fice Use Filmore Daniels John W. Daniels Wamere Mira Mary L. Bay Wamerss Firet Methodist Church Ervin Thorpe Daniels Ix Wamego Archie Barnes St. Joe Cath Fadirs Aid Stew J. S. Woolverton Myrtle Painter Lawrence McArthur East Hirdth Street Mary Schinuat Tooka Holton Hutchinson Hopper Christan Aliso Dalay Clarke Leargnworth Mixi Nna Dennis Benedict Kansas City Sal Mra CH. Samson Dell Valentine Clee Center Dispatch Spin Strone City Mire Joe Chatham Western Avenue Bre A. J. Bennett G. A. Lambert Mina Kan East Highth Street Paul B. Watrous Burlington Lester D. Watrous

Clubs List and Membership Details for Women’s Groups

Continuations of several women’s clubs with note of pending officer elections. The Friday literature club met and planned study topics for the week, to meet every other Monday at members’ homes. Officers named include Maude Reaney as president and Mabel Wilson as secretary and treasurer. Members listed include Ollie O’Brien, Aris Ewart, Mary Thorp, and others. The Calidorean Club, longtime study group, traces its name to Spenser’s Faery Queene and meets weekly under Mrs. G. Fose, with tentative October meeting noted.

Stecern Literature Club America Min Maude Reaney Mabel Wilson Ollie O'Bfrien Aris Ewart Mary Thorp Priscella Alexander Fiesamond Horton David Palmer Aire Harrisan Moreau J. B. Perry Charles Haines Satetha Mie Alice Prescott Mabel Wilton Franc Littlefield Kate Gunther Anna Barthelomem Mine Sellagers Mins Lot Ranney Helen Moon Calidorean Club The Calidorean Spenser Faery Ure Cral Mra. CG Xivagine George Biut Thackeray W. W. Russel Bill Albert Watkins Belle Thompson WW. Mills Hattie Mills Albert Watkins J. 5. Mason Mire Walp Jane Sims Robert Stevit Vance J. Larimer J. W. F. Hughes WW. Russel Sins Flora Mayo H. G. Larimer W. M. Cortley Thomas Heaxte Charles Ductis Nellie Sherturne Mabel Miller Minna McCall Gertha White Minnette Bure Grace Root Anna Kelly Maude Pattigon May Albetent W. TK Robert Morris Mra M.M. Fade WE. Davis Mra. Rowen Larsh J. Gonder Eee Fanple B. Cule J. F. Ceci HW. Cheney Panny Ie Cole Bra W. MO Costroy Mira W. H. Davis T. N. Davis J. H. Gonder M. Mt Hale Hamrick North Topeka Rex

Chamtean City Paving Club and Local Society Names

A fragmented list of members and officers for multiple literary and social clubs in the Chamtean city area. Details include names of presidents secretaries and venues, with notes on history, colors, flowers, meeting cadence, and upcoming address by Mrs Flora Mayo.

Robbers Driven Off Near Husted Colorado Train

Officials of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Denver Rio Grande Express celebrate foiling 25 robberies of the western express near Husted Col last year. Four or five bandits named Henry and Uinman were among those attacked when the roof exploded. Conductor O B Croft and porter Harry Hart aided passengers as the crew held the line. A former cowboy P E Sherwood remained at his post while the train car was damaged and the robbers were fired upon.

Denver Sept Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Banner and Rio Grande Express Western Express Husted Col Alent Rhuinert Henry & Uinman Wereman Frank & Bennett O. B. Croft Trott Harry Hart Ee- Missenger PE Sherwood

Combination Cases Sellout at Discounted Line Prices

Auction notes describe combination cases with guaranteed oak frames, highly polished finishes, three drawers, French plate glass, and rich carvings offered at reduced prices on this sale line.

Glass door case and oak writing desk shows

A collector seeks a glass door case priced at 36.50 and a solid oak writing desk. The item is described as a good size and the pair is presented as an exceptional deal with a value around 28 to 36.50 dollars.

Dining Chairs Offer for Oak Chairs at City Price

Advertises guaranteed oak dining chairs with broad back sold at 1.25 dollars, valued at 1.75 dollars, available anywhere in the city.

United States Espouses Fast Track to Philippine Cession

Sept Parla reports on the peace commission session with Ambassador Porter at the foreign office. French officials and top Elysee aides present as deliberations focus on Spain ceding sovereignty over Luzon and archipelago islands while keeping certain conditions. Spain’s rights and foreign concessions loom in the negotiations beginning Oct first.

Elysee Palace Gli Blas Manila Luzon Spain Martenneé Islands McKinley Firet Lunar Philippines America Tedd GM Bike

Dewey to Be Heard on Mantin Battle Report

Washington reports Gen Merritt's Mantin battle findings will be released soon along with appendices on Mantin land batteries. Admiral Dewey's report is to be sent to Paris for the peace mission informants on island character and other relevant factors guiding disposition of the islands. Secretary Long declines public disclosure until the president assumes responsibility.

Washington Merritt Battle of Mantin War Department Greene Admiral Dewey Paris Long Allen

Schooner Rescued After Farallon Wreck Near Cape Flattery

Port Townsend reports the schooner Parralton Hill arriving from Lyon bringing seventy passengers from southwest Alaska. A September gale off Cape Flattery wrecked the Farallon schooner Seaforth Channel ship Bella Bella. Capelin sailed September 16 for Wrangel. One man washed overboard and drowned. the schooner was waterlogged and supplies spoiled. Dalton Express halts wintering pilot project. 145 horses to Hefens river. Robbery rumors on the Dalton trail disputed by Canadian authorities.

Port Townsend Parralton Hill Lyon Panaports Alaska Schoter Peae Seaforth Channel Capelin Seate Wrankgel Cape Flattery Tittle Newminers Cantain Jones Noctland Diclasneon Dalton Pay Express Arcane

Street Washers Flood Clothes With Mud In Morning

Residents report muddy water sprayed onto garments by hose operators during early hours. The street wash crew is blamed for careless work and public disturbance. Street Commissioner Rumsey urged to issue firm orders to workers.

Rumsey

Missing Mr Grey. Duluth Man in Cleveland

Cleveland police chase lead on Henry Grey a Duluth Minnesota rolling mills superintendent who vanished after arriving in Cleveland from Duluth a week ago He stayed at Waddell House and purchased a New York bound ticket but never boarded the train Money feared in his possession and foul play is suspected Messengers in New York report concerns about his welfare and family ties.

Cleveland Henry Grey Tmnlush Minn Rolling Mills Duluth Waddell House New York Grey Mr. Grey

Canadians Vote On Prohibition In Historic Dominion Referendum

Quebec September 2 a large nation wide referendum on prohibition launches today across Canada. Electors in every district vote on absolute prohibition of sale manufacture importation and use of intoxicants. The Liberal government allows expression but offers no pledges on post vote action. It is expected turnout will be small and opponents claim the result may not compel new prohibitory law despite the vote.

Quebec Canada Dominion

Struck Col Graham Private Matthews Sentenced at Leavenworth

Private Mathews of company E Twenty second Kansas volunteers receives six months in the Fort Leavenworth guard house after a court martial at Camp Meade Pennsylvania found him guilty of striking Lieutenant Colonel James Graham. The State Firemen's association met in Topeka electing officers including President Samuel Forter and secretary Walter Parkes with historians noting the roster of executives and members.

State Firemen's Association Topeka Beem Samuel Forter Marysville Fist HS. Polk Abilene Chas

Wesleyan Methodist Kansas Conference Closes With Missions Named

The Kansas conference of the West Methodist church adjourned at Brown County. John W. Bell and Miss Hattie Brooks were assigned to mission work in Africa. Numerous appointees were listed for Kansas missions including Hibler, Bradiey, Labag, Buckser, Lovewel, and Harlin among others, with leaders T. J. Pomeroy and H. J. Tallafeno responsible for oversight.

Wesleyan Methodist Conference Kansas Willis Buckseri Lovewel Agit Northtraged Bourges Mele Wite Norton Smallhoud Lawrence M. McPhee Harlin Bo No Sarnin J Viney RA A. B. Lienard Morrowville Huston Daume City Adam Gatun Jon Craven Serdntan H. J. Tallafeno F. Hiner Géo. Lithe Brairte Male B. Parsons Haymond J. J. Mead Wilson We Wearmans Aurore Chas Merriartion Fowland WB Pressnall North Topeka B.S. Higgins Ness Counee Williama Dk Wile Inns Everal T. J.pomeroy Jacob Craven Thompson CE. Andrews J. A. Andripen Survilla Burnett Houghton F. D. Small Alice Dellinger H. Jackman Ire Gray 3. Campbell

Three Thousand Weavers Idle in Philadelphia

About 3,000 carpet weavers in Philadelphia are idle after ingrain carpet yarn spinners cut production. Spinners had been producing yarn twice as fast as weavers could consume it, driving prices down and prompting a temporary shutdown.

Philadelphia Nepr

Arkansas City Wedding Ties Denton and Biss Alles Young

Denton and Biss Alles Young were wed last night in Arkansas City. Denton works as cashier at the Farmers State Bank and is well known in the community. Announcement cards for the wedding were spread across Jackson county.

Arkansas City Sept Albert Denton Biss Alles Young Farmers State Bank Jackson County Mienrics Pacific Robere Heer

Not Much to In Cleveland Sept 23 Comment on Carnegie plans

In Cleveland the Iron Trade Review discusses Carnegie project ideas including an ordnance plant on the Monongahela yard, and a Braddock to tidewater railroad. It suggests only the ordnance plan has any foundation, with limited evidence for potential plant development. Livestock Breeders elect officers in Springfield Illinois as annual meeting notes. N H Gentry presides, G H Davison secretary, Mortimer Levering treasurer.

Cleveland Mr. Carnegie Monongahela Braddock Tidewater Iron Trade Review Livestock Association Springfield National Livestock Breeders’ Association N. H. Gentry Sedalia G. H. Davison Milbrook Mortimer Levering Palatin

Bertillon System Recommended for Mortality Statistics

Ottawa Sept 24 at the American Public Health Association meeting the executive committee urged US Canada and Mexico to base mortality statistics for the 1500 and 1901 censuses on the Bertillon classification. The Ladies Degree Team and Battalion No 1 A 0 P will rendezvous at 521 Monroe Street at 1 PM. KNOWLES, Noble Prophet.

Ottawa Ont American Publi Health Association United States Canada Mexico Monroe Street Knowles Noble Prophet

Died for Want of Work in Seattle Lodging House

C M McClure, formerly of Butte Montana and claimed newspaper work, committed suicide with laudanum in a Seattle lodging house. He leaves a wife in Moberly Missouri. Despondency over unemployment is cited as the cause after failing to find work at two banks and several hotels.

Seattle C. M McClure McClure Butte Mont Moberly

Gambon Says Farewell to McKinley on European Departure

Washington dispatch reports French ambassador Cambon called on President McKinley to bid farewell before departing for Europe. Also noted are various fraternal lodge notices and upcoming bicycle races at Garfield Park, with local business promotions for laundry services.

Gambon Washington Cambon Net McKinley Europe New York Garfielt Park Track Poerlaas Broom Laundry Garfield Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News W. M.D. Wootrutt Emporia Cers P. MacLennan Topeka Avenue Mra. Aioe, Thobinson Mies ‘Dain Adae City Baby Oscar D. Wolf Leslie Clyde Kun Mra H. Hal Wiecl Ninde Chautaughs Parole Club Bas Sae Miodera Literature Club Misa Kibblinger Wea. Warer M.c.holman North Side Brussels Nottingham Dewey Farallon John B. St . Missouri Prohibition Col. Graham Matthews State Firemen’s Association Mission For Africa Obbers Karnival Knights Omaha Santa Fe Music Cabinet Ingram Carpets Felix Gouraud Haut Eamel ‘Goats Great Jonett U. W Quincy J. W. Gibbons Irwin Lodge OU. W White Gibbone Tee Call AO. Uw Apollo Sedan IAN A. O.U Kansas Avenue Jon. F. Sprunckrott Kanass Aye Cerreema Soar
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