The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-29
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Since the Percy White fudge club
went to pieces, its president, Wllllam
Curtis, has been inconsolable.
The Woodrnen of the World held
picnic at Vinewood park today instead
of Saturday as was enormously stated.
Imri Zumwat, formerly of the To-
peka Herald, has purchased the Her
irgton Sun and will take possession at
once.
The recent rains have helped mater
ially in filling the lake at Central park.
This park is now one of the prettlest
spots in the city.
The rainfall during the past three
days has amounted to 2.75 inches, with
an accompanying temperature varying
between 65 and rs.
With the return of reasonable weather
one won't have to shudder quite 50
much when the laundryman comes
round with his bill.
Arrangements are being made by
the colored people of the city for the
celebration of Emancipation day, Au-
gust 5th, at the ball park.
The ladies of the East Side U. c. T.
will meet with Mrs. E. w. Gilmore
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 at her
home, 1900 Kansas avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Coughlin will
leave Thursday for jamestown for a
visit to the exposition and will return
by way of New York and Boston.
1. L. Diesem, postmaster at. Garden
City, is in the city today, spending
portion of his six days, vacation grant
ed him by the govefnfneats in July
The ball grounds were so muddy yes
terday that the double header which
was scheduled was postponed, and as "a
result Topeka did not lose either game
One more occurrence such as has
been happening to the White Sox with
such startling frequency OF late VIII
give them a place in the second d1-
vision.
Topeka ought to break through the
hoodoo for a victory over Joplin TINS
afternoon. The teams are playing
double header with Jones and Hama
pitching for the locals.
A fox terrier mother, with her fam
lily of ten puppies, is the attraction on
West Tenth, near Topeka avenue, that
holds the attention for moment OF
the passing pedestrians.
The unclaimed letter list published
by the postoffice department contains
a letter for Lee Jones which serves as
q reminder that the only Lee is in
business in Kansas City.
Marshall's band will play at Eighth
and Lake streets tomorrow night in
stead of at the City park. This Is zone
in response to an invitation by the East
Side Improvement association
Yesterday was by far the dullest Sun
day which has passed in Topeka Tor
The ball games were called
off on account of rain and the weather
was too threatening to go anywhere
The colored people of the city are
making arrangements for an Emanci-
patton day celebrat ton which Will take
place at the local baseball park. Ath-
letic events and barbecue VIII form
the chief attractions.
Moving pictures form the free attrac- |
ton at Vinewood Park this week and |
asst night notwithst anding the unfaVor-
able weather there was a large crowd |
to witness the first reproduction OF the |
pictures.
A telegram received from John
Shull. brother of Cora and Sarah Shull
v no are supposed to have been lost on
the Columbia in the Pacific ocean.
states that no trace has been found of
either of the young women.
IT seemed real good to feel and see the I
sunshine once again this morning ami
also with surrounding indications that
+ has passed the broiling stage for good.
The College Hill team defeated the
Clements team Sunday by a score of
to 8.
About twenty-five members of the
shawnee. Okla, Chamber of Commerce
will be in Topeka about September 25
md will visit the city officials here for a
few days, getting themselves acquaint-
ID with the workings of the municipal |
affairs in this city.
AS a result of each of the Pottawat-
,mie Indians being paid over three hun
ired dollars by the government last |
week large portion of them ere in To-
sreshments which are supposed to be
in Topeka.
TIE Oklahoma team will arrive in To-
oeka tomorrow morning for a series of
hree games with the locals. Topeka