The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-03
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|SANTAFE N0TESI

]. NJ. Council, general passenger agent
OF the Santa Fe, went west last night
to join the Taft special on the trip
across Kansas.
agent, Is personally conducting the Taft
special He Joined the train at Denver
and will accompany it to Topeka
A special train of bankers from New
York city viii pass through Topeka to-
morrow in a special train of Pennsyl-
wanna road equipment.
o. l. Clarke. tax commissioner of the
G. {. & S. F., with headquarters at
Galveston. has been in Topeka visiting
friends for a few days. He will leave
for his home tonight. Mr.. Clark was
formerly employed in Topeka.
Nat Black. of the passenger depart
ment, has returned home after spending
nine months in Chicago. ST. Louis and
Denver.
special train went to Eskridge to-
day to bring people in to the Taft
meeting tonight. The train is in charge
of Conductor WithroW. with Engineer
Charles Jones at the throttle.
Engineer ". Beemont. of Argentine
is running on Nos. Il and Is between
Topeka and Kansas City. in place of
Engineer William Simpson, who is lay
ing off for few days
The Santa Fe sent equipment to Nor
tonville this morning which will be used
~ pcOplC u 4OpShd IOT the 1dII
meeting tonight Conductor Jesse
Howes is in charge of the train. An
other train went to Lawrence and OF
tawa in charge of Conductor Carter.
Brakeman Claude Hewitt is back on
runs 119 and 120 between Topeka and
Atchison. Brakeman Worsley was in
his place.
l. Wellman, travelling road foreman
of engines, left on the limited this
morning to meet the Taft special.
L.
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
citation will be held at $40 Tuesday
evening The meeting of the religious
work committee will follow at o'clock
Wednesday evening the committee on
management will meet at $50.
Rollo Stockwell. Of the freight sheds.
is spending a couple of days in Usage
City visiting with friends
The shops are closed this afternoon
in order to give the shopmen a chance
to see Candidate Taft
Tomorrow afternoon the Bible class
will meet at the Railroad Young Mems
Christian association in charge Of the
| Rev. G. A Hutson-
The sale of unclaimed freight will
commence at the old freight depot
Monday, October -
Engineer Link Galletly is back to
work on runs Nos. So and 81 between
Topeka and Emporia, after laying of
for a trip.
! of the Rock Island returned today from
| Chicago, where he has been attending
a conference of the operating officials
/ of the road.
Engine No. 1856 was taken out on
/ a trial trip this morning.
Robert Dyson, of the motive power
/ accountants office, is laying off on a
! two weeks vacation
| w H. Hamilton. master mechanic OF
the Santa Fe at Argentine, was in To-
peka yesterday on business
| Mr. and Mrs Walter Smith are the
parents Of a baby girl, born Thursday
| morning Walter is the popular news
agent of the plug runs
w. s Tinsman. general manager OF
| the Rock Island at FL Reno. Okla. and
| General Superintendent J. ". Robins,
| of Fort Worth, Texas. Will pass through
Topeka tonight en- route from Chicago
TO their homes
The passenger station this morning is
| decorated profusely with flags and
bunting, in honor of Secretary Taft's
visit.
Pat Sherman. depot master, is lay
ing off today and William Butler, night
depot master, is taking his place.