The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-09
NORTH TOPEKA.

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Mr.. Waldo Haywood left Saturday for
Salina to resume his studies al ST.
Johns Military Academy after spend
ing the Christmas vacation at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Hey
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lapp will leave
Thursday for Los Angeles, Gala, where
they viii make their home.
F. M. Crawford left this evening for
Los Angeles. Gala
VIM. Vawter was in town yesterday
from Wakarusa.
c. w. Armstrong who recently sold
his blacksmith shop at 127 West Norris
street has now purchased the c. NJ
Walters shop at PIP West Seventh
street.
The members of Victor Council No.
4 K. and L. of S. enjoyed an ~yster
supper at the close of their meeting last
evening. A good crowd was in attend
ance.
Yesterday afternoon the ladies of the
Baptist church gave a reception at the
parsonage, 316 West Laurent street in
honor of Mrs John Lapp who leaves
thsi week for her new home in Los An
geles Mrs. Warnock president of the
Aid society and Mrs. VIM. VanNess
were in charge of the affair and a most
delightful afternoon was enjoyed Mrs
Lapp has for years bee identified with
the church and society and her friends
were glad of this opportunity to wish
her q safe and happy trip west Each
guest brought with her dainty piece
of linen or china and these were pre-
scented to the guest of honor by the
president. of the society in a neat little
speech as souvenirs of the afternoon.
Light refreshments were served.
Mrs A. c. Davis. president of the
A r g . =
byterian church asks every member of
the society and every other lady in the
congregation to a meeting at her home,
507 Polk street, Wednesday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. This will be rally day
for the society and the ladies are urged
to bring their own needle work and
plenty of suggestions for the good and
the welfare Of the society and get ac-
quainted.
Amity lodge 231 K. of P. installed the
following officers al their meeting last
evening: Y. P. Parkhurst. V c.; Knote
Withers. P; J. d. Rodgers M of w;
A B. Schenck. NJ. of F.; Charles Nor
ris, K. of r. and s.; H. c. Bowen, NJ. of
E; r. T. Mcpherson NJ. of A; c. P.
Antrim, ! G.
A masquerade party was given last
evening at the home of Mrs. W. S.
Bergundthal. 1874 Jackson street, in
honor of Mrs. Alden Rice Fisher of
Carthage, Mo. The costumes were very
unique and caused much amusement.
The prize for the best disguise was
given to Mrs w D. WoOdfOrd who
came as an Indian squaw. carrying her
pappoose on her back. The guests who
We're limited to ladies were about
twenty eight in number, and spent an
evening of solid merriment.
S. K. Burroughs was in town today
from Granville.
The picture and frame sale at Geo.
Knobs, S37 Kansas ave. commenced
yesterday. People should not over
| look the bargains offered.
Several more deaths are reported
among horses from the same disease
which caused the death of so many in
the fall. This disease is known as the
cornstalk disease and seems to make
them perfectly crazy. The other night
: a horse belonging to Carl Thompson,
west of Shorey, was taken i'll, and
breaking out of the stable ran to a
field, where it died. James Moore of
Indian Creek also lost a colt and Mr.
Fleming of Elmont horse.
Mrs. c. A Davis was in town today
from Menoken.
q. z. Tfbbs was in town from Silver
Lake this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs John Lapp We're given
a farewell reception last evening by
the members of the Baptist church in
the lower rooms of the church. Mr..
J deacon
of the church and Mrs. Iapp, as secre-
tary of the church and deaconess, has
/ been prominently identified with all of
/ the work. A large crowd was in at
| tendance and short addresses were
made by Mr.. J. A. Lukens, moderator.
/ Mr.. Wise. chairman of the board of
deacOns, Rev. Mr.. Barrett, the first
pastor. and Rev. w. z. Turner, the
present pastor of the church.
A petition to establish a drainage
district in this section OF the country
is being circulated and receiving many
signers.
This evening the second service for
the week of prayer will be held in the
I Congregational church and the subject
| to be considered will be Prayers for
/ the Renewal of the Christ Spirit in the
! Church, with Rev. Mr.. Reed of the
/ Kansas Avenue NJ. 2. church, leader.
! The meeting last evening at the Pres
/ byterian church was well attended.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Presbyterian church will meet
with Mrs. Sarah Suit. 1927 Jackson
street, Friday afternoon at O'Clock.
/ Friends of the family are glad to learn
that Mrs. Suit is rapidly improving
from her late severe injury.
Mr.. Gus yogel who was operated
upon at Stormont hospital a few weeks
ago for appendicitis, was able yester-
day to return to his home on Topeka
! avenue. making the trip IN the Con-