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Pioneer Club. The pre-historic emigrants who settled here just after the flood luxuriate in a mutual-admiration society bearing the above name. Topeka's early history has been handed down to future generations in a work of several hundred pages, from the pen of its il- lustrious president, Hon. Fry W. Giles. The society holds an annual meeting, with banquet attachments, on the 5th day of December, to commemorate the location of the city, in 1854.
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Cherrah Kedisha Bicor Cholen. The derivation and interpreta- tion of the above title is not liable to enlighten the uninitiated. The meetings are held in the hall of the society on Seventh street, and its membership is confined to members of the Hebrew faith. It was es- tablished in 1871, and is religious and social in its character and oper- ations.
Topeka Driving Park Association. The dudes, and other pretty people who sport fast trotters, have organized under the above name, and intend showing themselves and their fast stock every even- ing during the driving season on the bully-yard (boulevard in French) and asphalt pavements of the city.
Topeka Humane Society, for the prevention of cruelty to animals and children, was duly organized on the coldest day during the winter of 1887, in the Grand Opera House, where the greatest cruelty was imposed on the audience by the slow-freezing process it was compelled to undergo, owing to the failure of the engineer to "fire up" the house. Nothing has since been heard of this humane society, although there is still a supply of animals, cruelty and children in our midst.
Modoc Club. The whoop of the famous Modocs has resounded to the slope of the Pacific coast, not in the war cry of their aboriginal namesakes, but in the sweet refrain of classical music, rendered by near half a hundred highly trained and cultured voices. Major Tom. J. Anderson and his tribe of popular warblers of melody are truly famous, and are quoted by the St. Ananias Club as being unsurpassed by any musi-vocal organization in fifty-three States, counting Dakota as only one. The club occupy spacious apartments over 706 Kansas avenue, where rehearsals are held weekly.
Avon Club. Organized in 1870. The members of this club are devoted to the study of Shakespearian and other standard literature for their own improvement, and the edification of their friends. It is composed of a number of classic scholars, who enjoy an annual ban- quet on the anniversary of their patron bard, in addition to the regular literary feasts held at the homes of its members every week.
St. Cecilia Quartette is composed of young ladies of brilliant musical attainments, both vocal and instrumental. Their public rc- hearsals are classed among the musical events of the season, and are liberally supported.
Occidental Club. Organized in 1884. It is devoted to the study of history pertaining to ancient and modern art. The society meets
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fortnightly at the residence of one of its members. Its membership is limited to twenty. The officers are, Mrs. J. K. Hudson, president, Miss Lucy Kingman, secretary.
Press Club. "Poverty is no disgrace, but it's mighty inconveni- ent." The gang, for various reasons, the principal of which, however, being the lack of lucre, broke up their elegantly-fitted up headquarters where they were wont to entertain themselves and visiting newspaper men with exchanges and verbal lies. The club now meets semi-occa- sionally at such places as the charitable are disposed to give them shelter, and their good work enlightens the world in every issue of the combined publications emanating from their fertile brains. The offi- cers are, Harry Frost, president; A. G. Stacey, vice president; O. K. Swayze, secretary, and C. C. Baker, treasurer.
St. Ananias Club. This club has passed through its second year of formally organized life, though for half a score of years it had ex- isted and thrived without the legal sanction of State or municipality. It is a prime favorite with the churches, because the moral and relig- ious character of its members makes it a missionary of no mean power; and with the world it is equally a favorite, because their men- tal and intellectual qualities make the club intercourse of members education in the highest sense. The growth of the city and its credit and standing abroad are largely due to it. Fidelity to its name and traditions has made the St. Ananias Club invaluable to all classes; and as "boomers," they outstrip the most elastic capacities and consciences of even real estate agents. As gentlemen and scholars; as synonyms of push, pluck and piety; as energetic rustlers; as wide-awake pathfind- ers for enterprise; as society men who are not superficial, and as courtiers, politicians and diplomats in whom is no guile, they are unap- proachable and inimitable. They are held up by wives and mothers as models, and by America to the rest of the universe as the type and representatives of all that is admirable and enviable in this great Yan- kee nation. Four hundred and seventy-five evenings out of the year they may be seen wending their individual ways to "The Den" of consultation, and the shades of night find the devout there, rain, shine or blizzard to the contrary notwithstanding.
Turnverein. Organized February 10th, 1867. This society has largely increased its membership during the last two years, and owns a valuable grove and hall on First avenue and Harrison street, where regular meetings of the society are held on the first and third Tuesday evenings in each month.
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FACTS ABOUT
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska + THE +
RAILWAY
(ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.)
It is a favorite route with the traveling public, by reason of its liberal management and superior facilities.
It is a new line, extending to the best portions of Kansas and Nebraska, where the communities are enterprising, and offer every inducement to farmers, business men, artisans, clerks, professional men, school teachers, and all classes of industrious citizens.
The construction of 1,200 miles of new road last season by the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway Company inaugurated the great business revival and real estate activity in Kansas and Nebraska, and will cause a more re markable growth and advancement this year throughout the entire West.
In connection with the Rock Island Boute, the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway affords the best and most direct line from Chicago and the Mississippi River, or from the Eastern and Northern States, to St. Joseph, Kansas City, Topeka, Southern Nebraska, and all the principal points in Kansas, Colorado, Indian Territory and Texas, forming a great artery between the East and West.
The tourist or traveler will find the C. K. & N. to be one of the smoothest and best equipped roads in the United States, with so many conveniences and comforts that the question of fatigue need not enter into his calculations!
The C. K. & N. is operated in connection with the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway, the great Rock Island Route, making close connections at Chicago with the principal Eastern roads, and furnishing a direct line to Minneapolis, St. Paul and all points in Minnesota and Dakota, by the famous Albert Lea Route, and through its connections to St. Louis, and the East and South.
All the construction work of the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway has been of the best and most substantial character, a permanent contribution to the growth of the country." It has a solid road bed, steel rails, stone and iron bridges, and, as a finishing touch, has provided a magnificent new equip- ment of elegant day coaches, sleeping cars and reclining-chair cars, built to order, for the accommodation of its patrons. It has erected handsome and com- modious depots along the route, and has recently built a large and elegant depot and general-office building in Topeka, giving every facility for business. Tickets, Maps, Folders, or information about routes, rates, etc., can always be obtained of the principal ticket offices of the United States and Canada, or of local agents or general officers of the Company.
H. A. PARKER, General Manager. Gon'l Ticket and Pams. Agent.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
T. J. ANDERSON, General Agent, Topeka, Kansas.
City Office, 601 Kansas Avenue.
A CASE OF
GREAT RACE % NEW TRACK
Entries: KANSAS, NEBRASKA, AND THE WESTERN FIELD. Time: THE BEST ON RECORD.
WINNER:
C. K. & N. RY.
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
Fifty Counties, and Two Hundred Cities, and Townsy comprising the newest and best portions of Kansas and Nebraska, are reached by the
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway
This New Line, with its Steel Track, Substantial Construc tion, Elegant Equipment, and all modern devices for Safety, is the best route to and from all parts of the West, and, in connection with the Great Rock Island Route, and all'St. Louis Lines, is the Best and Most Reliable Line for Passengers Going East, North and South,
Going in Any Direction, no matter what your Complexion, you will find no Objection to the C. K. & N. Connection.
Get Rates and other information from Local Agents everywhere, or address the General Officers for printed matter and further particulars.
H. A. PARKER, JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General' Manager,
Gon'l Ticket and Past. Agent,
TOPEKA, KANSAS,
T. J. ANDERSON, General Agent, Topeka, Kansas.
Geo. W. Watson's
Real Estate Office is Centrally Located, at 601 Kan- sas Avenue, on the corner of Sixth Avenue. Come and see him about Property.
RADGES' TOPEKA DIRECTORY. 67
Arion Society. This organization is composed of some of the best musical talent in the city, and are favorably received wherever their selections are rendered. The society is rapidly growing in strength, numbers and influence, and is especially appreciated for its gratuitous services rendered at charitable entertainments, etc. The society meets in their commodious hall on Kansas avenue near Third street.
Musical Union. This society is one of the oldest organizations in the city, and is composed of a large number of the best vocal artists in the city. Its object is the cultivation of the voice, and for mutual improvement and an occasional public rehearsal. Regular meetings are held. Professor Worrall, president; L. Blakesley, vice president; James F. Griffin, secretary and treasurer; O. W. Fox, librarian; Mrs. Governor Crawford, pianist.
Ingleside. This institution was organized in 1881, its name being adopted from the Scotch significant of "Home Cottage;" and it has proven a veritable home to many helpless women who have sought shelter under its roof. It is located on Twelfth street near Van Buren, and is supported entirely by private charity, under the patronage of the Women's Christian Association, whose chief object is charity and to relieve distress among helpless and self-supporting women, by sup- plying them with homes and employment.
Clearing House Association. Each bank which is a member of this association sends its representative to the clearing house each moruing. The balances are there immediately adjusted and the proper settlements made. Nearly two million dollars in capital is represented by the members of the association, and their business is greatly facilitated through this agency.
Woman's Exchange. Chartered, March, 1888. The object of this association is to establish an institution where the handiwork of wo- men can be placed on sale. The board of directors are: Mrs. C. E. Bennett, Mrs. S. L. Brown, Mrs. Addie McGadden, Mrs. Harriet Ab- bott Birchmore, Mrs. S. A. Rench, Mrs. M. L. Chamberlain, Mrs. A. C. Macauley, Mrs. Priscilla Finley, and Mrs. Alice Vanderpool. The capital stock of the association is fixed at $5,000, in shares of $5 each.
Kansas Industrial School. This institution is engaged in the laudable work of providing a home for orphan children, where their education and training will be in the hands of competent instructors. The home is located on Fillmore street between Sixteenth street and Euclid avenue. 9
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Women's Christian Temperance Union. Organized April 10, 1878, to promote the work of temperance, and to cooperate in the carrying out of the statutory provisions of the prohibitory laws. Reg- ular meetings of the union are held at stated times at the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association on east Sixth Avenue. Mrs. Mary E. Perine, secretary.
Marshall's Military Band was organized as a campaign band for the presidential campaign of 1884 as the First Ward Republican Flambeau Band, and on November 12, 1884, was chartered as Mar- shall's Military Band of Topeka. The number of members at that date was about a dozen, but has rapidly increased, until now the band numbers forty musicians. It is known throughout the West, and has been awarded the honor of standing ahead of all amateur bands in America. The band is finely equipped with a full set of Besson in- struments and the richest uniform ever worn by a band in this country. Following are the officers: President, Geo. M. Lescher; Director, J. B. Marshall; Secretary, F. C. Lacey; Treasurer, A. W. Lacey; Man- ager, O. K. Swayze. The entire upper floor of 822 N. Kansas avenue is occupied by the band as headquarters, the rooms being handsomely fitted up.
EDUCATIONAL-COLLEGES AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Washburn College. As early as 1858 steps were taken to estab- lish a Christian college, under the auspices of the Congregational churches of Kansas. The institution was first styled "The Topeka Institute." A site was secured in 1860, consisting of the present cam- pus of forty acres, and 120 acres adjoining. With one of the finest locations in the State, and with a material basis of over $110,000, Washburn College has an assured future before it, as one of the promi- nent literary institutions of our State and Nation. It is accessible by street cars from the city and depots, which run regularly at short in- tervals to the grounds. Young men having the ministry in view, if in need, are aided by the American College and Education Society to the amount, usually, of $100 a year. This aid is not available until one enters the collegiate course, and may be received as a gratuity, or as a loan payable after the recipient is settled in the work of the ministry. Should the recipient not enter the ministry, the money so received is to be refunded. Other information regarding this college may be ob- tained by addressing Rev. Peter McVicar, president, at Topeka, Kas.
DON'T FORGET OUR LOCATION, IN THE OFFICE BLOCK.
RODGERS & STRANAHAN.
Geo. W. Watson
Is too well known to require reference given as to his reliability. Office, 601 Kansas Avenue.
COLLECE OF THE SISTERS OF BETHANY.
WOLFE
TOPEKA
RALL
KANSAS,
HOLMES HALL .
UNDER CARE OF Protestant Episcopal Church. For Girls and Young Ladies Exclusively.
Boarding and Day Pupils, Twenty-Six Officers As Teachers.
FAITHFUL MATERNAL OVERSIGHT FOR ALL INTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.
All Branches Taught.
Grammar and Collegiate; French, German, the Classics, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Elocution, Drawing, Painting, Etc.
The Largest Music Department WEST OF CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS.
The Music Department of this College employs ten teachers constantly, and twenty-four pianos and two organs. The facilities in this Department have been greatly increased, and advantages unsurpassed in the whole West are now offered.
ART DEPARTMENT.
The Art Department has been placed under the charge of a thorough Artist, and the patrons of this Department may rely upon a complete course of training in all branches of drawing and painting from copies, models and nature. Special attention will be paid to Perspective and to Decorative Art. The Studio is fully equipped with casts, models and copies, and has a steady, constant increase in number of pupils.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE TO
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GEO. W. WATSON IS THE SUCCESSOR TO WATSON & THRAPP, THE WELL-KNOWN RELIABLE REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
FARMS
In Shawnee and Adjoin- ing Counties, and
CITY LOTS
Cheap, at Geo. W. Watson's Real Estate Agency.
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College of the Sisters of Bethany. The College of the Sisters of Bethany is situated on a beautiful square of twenty acres, lying be- tween Eighth and Tenth avenues and Polk street and Western avenue. Its history is contemporaneous with that of the State, it having origin- ally been chartered by the Territorial Legislature as the Topeka Female Seminary, and afterwards by the State under its present name. It is under the charge of the Protestant Episcopal Church, the venerable Bishop Vail being president of the institution. Under his fostering care, it has risen from a small beginning to be the peer of any school of its kind in the country. It is the only strictly girls' school in the State of Kansas, and as such deserves the patronage of all who believe in a girls' school as the best place for the education of girls. The course of instruction in the literary department embraces a thorough preparatory and collegiate course. The music department is the largest in the West, having about 200 music pupils. Twenty-four pianos are used, and a complete and systematic course is followed in both vocal and instru- mental music. The department employs eight teachers. The art de- partment is fully equipped with casts, models and copies, and is fully prepared to give a complete course of training in all branches of draw- ing and painting. The elocution department is under the charge of a competent instructor. Additional facilities and improvements are con- templated the coming year, which will make it the most complete and best arranged for its purpose of any school in the West.
Private Schools and Colleges. Among the private educational institutions are Pond's Commercial College, Topeka Business College, Turner's Short-hand School, Kindergarten School, Industrial School; also art, science, elocution, music and dancing schools. All of these schools are first-class in their special departments, and are presided over by experienced educators.
Public Schools. The educational advantages that this city affords have been and still are one of the factors of its marked prosperity. Since the earliest history of the city particular interest has been mani- fested in the development of institutions of learning, and liberal allow- ances have been made to increase their facilities.
The first school house in Topeka was built in 1857, on the south- west corner of Fifth and Harrison strects. It was an unpretentious brick building, that served its purpose well for a number of years. Engravings of some of the magnificent school edifices that have been erected to supply the growing demand of our prosperous city will be found elsewhere in this work. The course of study in the schools of
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CITY LOANS.
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GEO. W. WATSON
HANDLES RANCH LANDS, FROM 40 ACRES UP TO 100,000 ACRES.
WASHBURN . COLLEGE,
TOPEKA, KANSAS.
NZ:CHICAGO
THE FACULTY.
PETER McVICAR, A. M., D. D., President, Professor of Mental Science and Logic. JOSEPH T. LOVEWELL, Ph. D., Professor of Physics and Chemistry. FRANCIS W. CRAGIN, S. B., Professor of Natural History. LUTHER D. WHITTEMORE, A. M., Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. EUNICE A. LYMAN, Instructor in Mathematics and Latin. FREDERIC W. PHELPS, A. B., Instructor in Greek. ORESTES ST. JOHN, Lecturer in Geology. CHARLES H. PUFFER, A. B., Instructor in Elocution.
AMELIA MERRIAM,
Preceptress, and Instructor in History and English Literature.
LILY M. STORRS, Instructor in French and German. GEORGE E. CURTIS, A. M., Instructor in Mathematics.
NELLIE E. LARD, Instructor in Instrumental and Vocal Music. KATHRINA M. WILEY,
Instructor in Drawring and Painting.
M. A. POND, ESQ., Instructor in Penmanship.
LUTHER D. WHITTEMORE, Librarian.
The Fall Term begins September 12, 1888.
Three COLLEGIATE Courses of Study: Classical, Scientific and Literary. Three PREPARA- TORY Courses of Study: Classical, Scientific, and Literary. Also an English Course of four years. Special facilities for instruction in Vocal and Instrumental Music, Voice Culture, Elocution and Oratory. The Modern Languages are taught on the ORAL METHOD, together with drill in the fundamental principles of construction. Excellent apparatus for original work in Chemistry and Physics. A well assorted Library of over Five Thousand Volumes. Valuable specimens in the Natural History Department are being constantly added. The South and Hartford Cottages and Holbrook Hall are for Young Women. Whitin Building and the two upper stories of Main Hall are for Young Men. In quality of instruction, in attractive and comfortable facilities for room and board at extremely low rates, and increasing appliances of Library, Cabinet and Apparatus, tlie College now offers unusual inducements to youth of both sexes desirous of securing a thorough education. For further information address
PETER McVICAR, President, Topeka, Kansas.
FOR DRESS SUITS Call on RODGERS & STRANAHAN, East of the Post-Office Building.
JWMAN & CO., REAL ESTATE LOAN BROKERS. Low Rates and Prompt Money.
GEO,
IN THE CITY AND COUNTY IS OFFERED BY .',
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meal Estate
MAIN HALL.
WHITIN BUILDING.
BOSWELL LIBRARY.
SOUTH COTTAGE.
HARTFORD COTTAGE,
HOLBROOK HALL.
VIEW OF WASHBURN COLLEGE AND GROUNDS, TOPEKA, KANSAS.
SEE RODGERS & STRANAHAN, WHEN YOU WANT A NOBBY SUIT MADE.
W. WATSON, SUCCESSOR TO W. REAL ESTATE A LIST OF PROPERTY HE HAS P
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this city is the most complete that both experience and talent have been able to provide. It extends over a period of eleven years, divided into three divisions, each complete in itself; the primary course extend- ing over a period of four years, the grammar division over three years, and the high-school department over four years. A superintendent and 77 teachers are employed, in seventeen school houses, in which over 3,500 scholars are in daily attendance. The corps of instructors are an able and efficient body of educators, with strong intellectuali- ties, which lends its impress upon the plastic, tender minds of the scholars committed to their charge.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The fire department of this city is practically composed of the same men who were members thereof last year. Under the adminis- tration of Chief Geo. O. Wilmarth, they have proven themselves to be a very efficient and hard-working body of men, and the working of the department far superior to that of any city of equal population and extent. The following detail of the department is furnished by Chief Wilmarth :
Headquarters and fire marshal's office (City Building) Nos. 109 and 111 West Seventh street.
Fire marshal-G. O. Wilmarth.
STATIONS.
No. 1-Nos. 930 and 932 Kansas avenue north-near E street. No. 2-Nos. 109 and 111 West Seventh street-near Kansas ave. No. 3-Nos. 312 and 314 Jefferson street south -near Third st.
No. 4-Nos. 813 and 815 Clay street south - near Eighth avenue.
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If You Don't Know WATSON,
Bear in mind that he is one of the Oldest REAL ESTATE Operators in the State, and that he is reliable.
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COMPANIES. AT STATION No. 1.
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