The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-24
NORTH TOPEKA.



Pumps and repairing. phone Pratt sos
Q. NJ. P. Wiley of Parsons, Kan, was
calling on old friends today
Mr. and Mrs. S. L Courtney went to
RossvtIie today to spend the day.
Special bargains are offered in Shoes.
by The Leader. S13 Kansas avenue
Mrs. Griffin of Solomon City is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Beverly, of Quincy
street.
The managers of Garfield park are
putting this popular resort in excellent
shape.
Mrs, Stevenson Of ReIeville, Kan; is
at the Union Pacific, the guest of her
| uncle, Mai r. W. Jenkins.
Squire ]. B, Evans has gone to
| Hutchinson to visit friends and attend
the G. A r. encampment
Go to C. B. Lyon. D. D. 8. for fine
dental work at popular prices. Office
I'LL Kansas avenue Tel. 656-
Mrs. Howard Stewart will arrive to-
| morrow from Kansas City and visit her
| parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ M. Hale
Mrs. Gushard and two children will
arrive shortly from Decatur ILL.,, to visit
Mrs Gushard's parent. Mrs Perkins.
of West Gordon street.
Miss Jessie Warner of Wilmington,
ILL.,. will return this evening from Par
sons. where she has been visiting reIa-
tIves for the past two weeks, and will
be the guest of her aunt, Mrs E. D.
Small, for an indefinite period.
Mr. and Mrs Fred lies entertained the
| following guests at whist Friday even
Ing: Miss Bertha Rowley, Miss Lou
Huckstead, Miss Sarah Anderson. Miss
Nellie lies, Mr.. Robert Day, Mr.. Frank
Hopper, Mr.. Robert Anderson and Mr..
| James Black
Edward Payson Kimban. a banker
and CAPITALIST of Portsmouth N H
| representing eastern financial interests
| in Kansas, was in the state last week
| on his annual visit, and on Saturday
| made an agreeable call on his cousin.
| G. F. Kimbau.
| died last evening at IL o'clock at the
| home of her son. corner of Topeka ave-
| nue. and Park street; The deceased was
| taken to solomon City tomorrow for
| burial.
| The funeral of Miss Laura Hamler
| was held yesterday afternoon at 2
| O'Clock from the A NJ E church on
| Quoted by Rev Mr.. Wooten. Many
| handsome floral offerings were sent by
| friends. The interment was in Roch-
| ester cemetery.
Mrs. L. A. Thompson, aged rs years.
| died Sunday morning a O'Clock at the
! home of Walter MCGEE, sos Paramore
| street. Mrs. Thompson was the widow
| of old soldier who had fought in
| the Mexican war and also in the war
/ of the rebellion. The ladies of Lincoln
| circle No. 1, G. A. R., took care of Mrs,
| Thompson during her last sickness and
| hired a nurse to wait upon her. The
| funeral was held this afternoon at ,
| o'clock from the house.
| Mrs. H. C. Stafford gave the second
/ of her series of parties last SATURDAY.
| afternoon al her home, 40S B street A
| novel feature of the entertainment was
| called the convaleScent quilt A square
| of cambria with questions written there
| on was furnished each guest, the an
| swers of which were to begin with the
n ha -11 lad
| These questions and answers were
| written in indelible ink, and the squares
when joined will make a quilt that will
| while away the weary hours of a
| tedious convalescenee by reminders OF
| a pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Dickey
| having the best set of answers. was
| awarded the prize. a pretty leather
| photograph case. The ladies then en-
| ioyed a game of bean bag. Mrs. VIII
| Iiams had the highest score and wor
| the prize, a box of candy. A dainty
! three course luncheon was served
Those present were: Mrs. n L VIII
| iams, Mrs H L Burt, Mrs. Lyle Dick
| ey. Mrs. w D. Lacey, Mrs w. NJ Cost
| ley, Mrs V. B Kistler, Mrs ". H
Davis, Mrs. Mark Putnam, Mrs. E d
Small. Mrs. A NJ Petro. Mrs. P. c.
| Chamberlain and Miss Dora Stafford
| The hostess was assisted during the
| afternoon by her daughter, Miss Alice
| Stafford, and Miss Jessie Priddy