The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-26
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go 49,
J. D. Pickard of the tests depart
ment has gone to Ration, N. M, to
make some coal tests.
| G. NJ. Davis, instructor of appren-
tees in the local apprentice school,
and Mrs. Davis have gone to Indian
apolis, Ind, where theyawill spend the
holidays with Mr.. Davis parents.
| Engineer E. NJ. BriStow, is running
temporarily in the place of Engineer
c. e. McGinnis on runs Nos. 81 and
81 between Topeka and Argentine,
while the latter is laying off.
| Engineer Dick Lane is running be-
Nos. II and Is in the place of En-
gineer William P. Gilpin, who is lay
ing off.
Conductor J. H. Griffith who has
been running on runs Nos. 107 and
los between Topeka and st. Joseph
| has returned to work after a short
| lay off. Conductor F. p. McCabe was
on the runs during his absence.
An order which has been recently
issued limits the speed of the 1900 en-
gines to thirty miles an hour in pas
senger service and twenty-five miles
an hour in freight service.
Engineer Andy Verlin has return
ed to work on runs Nos 1O7 and 108
between Topeka and st. Joseph and
relieved Engineer Dan Shannon who
was running in his place.
Walter Horne, assistant ticket agent
at Kansas City spent Christmas in
Topeka with relatives.
Preparations are being made for
big ball by the Santa Fe fire depart
ment New Years eve. The funds
which will be raised at the ball will
be applied to a club room which the
f1remen desire very much and which
us not furnished by the Santa Fe. AS
this company helps out the city de-
partment in times of emergency it is
RynaCta6 a 1aY bQr Of
pie not connected with the Santa Fe
will show their appreciation by at
tending the ball and buying tickets.
Engineer Tennyson is running in
nam on the Leavenworth and Topeka
runs while the latter is laying off for
few days. r
All the local freights on the Santa
yesterday to allow the employees a
chance to enjoy Christmas.
E. T. Brentnan of La Junta, scale
inspector of the western grand divi-
sion is in Topeka for a few days visit
with his parents.
Brakeman Earl P. Cafferty is run
ming in the place of Brakeman Ma
honey on runs Nos. -121 and 122 be-
tween Topeka and st. Joseph. Brake
man Mahoney is visiting with rela-
tives in Kansas City.
Charles Tulloch Of the freight de-
partment has returned from Iowa
where he has been spending a couple
Of weeks visiting relatives. -- ----''.
Conductor George Ross and Mrs.
Ross are spending the holidays in
Oklahoma City and Ell Paso.
Engineer N. H. ,Fouch and Miss
Ma PEI ipish We're married. nsid last night
will leave for Mr.. Fouch's home In
Ohio, Sunday, where they will spend
their honeymoon.
Rev. E. S. Paddock will address the
iyncr tn he Nh, ~
tomorrow.
Claude Blake. assistant state secre-
tary of the Y. M. G. A. will address |
the mems meeting at the r. R. Y M. |
9. A. next Saturday night. MT. Blake
was formerly connected with the local /
association as assistant secretary and |
a large crowd will undoubtedly turn t
out to hear him.
T. E. Layden, engineer Of tests of |
the Santa Fee has gone to Bakersfield |
CAL, where he is making tests of the
crude oil used in the engines on the
coast lines.
Engineer James Robinson of the
Central road at Guadalajara is
In Topeka visiting during the holidays.
Mr.. Robinson was formerly employed +
as a Santa FEE engineer out of Topeka
w. e. Lewis of the4water service de-
partment who has been laying off for
several days on account Of Illness has
to work.
Engineer J. @. Muir who has been +.
laying off for several days has returned
20 work as a switch engineer in the
ocal yards.
Brakeman Thomas is working tenn
on runs Nos. 121 and 80 be-
.ween Topeka and Efnporia.
M. D. Metzker, switchman in the /,
oca1 yards, has been laying off for sew
eral days on account of sickness.
Engineer J. e. Horton of Emporia
las been running in the place of Engi-
1eer McCandless on runs Nos. and 2
between Topeka and Newton.
Conductor George Moore is working ]
on the Quenemo runs out
If Usage City.
Engineer George Furman who works !
m an engine in the local yards is lay
ng off for a few days. 7
Brakeman Charles Horn is laying off
or few days. =
Fireman Andrew Galloway who runs i
,etween Topeka and Florence on Nos.
10 and ia is laying of. :
Engineer Ed Scahill has returned to
york on runs Nos. 121 and 122 between !
It. Joseph and Topeka after a lay off.
Engineer Dan Shannon was in his place. T
Archie Saylor of the car painting k
orce reports an enjoyable Christmas =
the fact that he was
obbed of twenty dollars on the night 4
( last pay day. A brother In Chicago :
him and left a little F
rad of bills besides.