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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-12
HAD NO DISCHARGE.
Young Soldier In Uniform Suspected
OF Being q Deserter.

Bert Young, well built and nice
looking young fellow in a khaki UNI
FORM. was arrested at the Santa Fe
depot at an early hour this morning
Dy the police on charge Of being a de-
Serter and Is now in Jail awaiting
WORD from the military authorities.
Young had no discharge papers, but
ne tells straightforward story. He
said he had served three years In the
regular army and is on his way to
ms nome In Hooker. Okla. He was
qiscnarged from Fort Plattsburg, on
LSke Champlafn. in New York state
inere was mistake in his discharge
papers and he left them for correction
ana started on his journey to his west
ern nome without them He admits
that this was foolish thing to do
Whlle IN full uniform. but declared
that ne had not been molested by the
civil authorities all the way from New
york state until he landed in Topeka,
wnen policeman had him in ten
minutes after he left the train. He
hao ieIt word for his papers to be for
listed at Pittsfield, Mass. at that time
his home,
me soldiers story will either be
verined or shown up by night, as Chief
Eaton has sent a wire to Plattsburg.
Sam Finley was arrested TODAY nv
the police on charge of passing
wortnless check on James Hayes, the
norist. for $50. He was turned over
to the county authorities.
John Jackson. living on Eighteenth
street In North Topeka, was arrested
on charge of allowing his chickens to
run at large. His trial in police court
Will establish a precedent for the
owners or chickens and gardens that
VIII be of general interest.
]. B. Stamey, the West Tenth street
iiveryman. charged with disturbing
the peace last Sunday, will be tried
thursday afternoon in police court.
Stamey: it will be remembered, chased
firing about ten shots at them during
the race. Stamey had a big pistol in
each hand and terrified the entire
ne1ghborhood on West Tenth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-12
YOUNG SEARS DIED.
He Was Heaviest Individual TAXPAYER
in Boston.

Providence, r. l., Aug. Ia. Mont
gomery Sears, the young Boston mill
ltonaire. who was hurt in an automo-
bile accident, shortly after midnight
last night between Apponaugh and
Norwood, died at the Rhode Island
hospital today. He did not recover
consciousness from the time of the
accident until his death. The body
was taken in charge by a local under
taking firm pending advices from the
young mans relatives who are abroad
but who have been notified of his de-
mise.
BOston's Heaviest Taxpayer.
Boston. Aug. IA. Montgomery
Sears was one of the richest men OF
this city. He came into his estate
three years ago, upon the death of his
father.
Mr.. Sears was 33 years of age and
was a graduate of Harvard university
He was fond of all outdoor sports and
was an enthusiastic automobilist. He
was last year the largest Individual
taxpayer in Boston. Nearly all of the
property is located in the business dis
trict and in the fashionable section OF
the Back bay.
Mr.. Sears was a member of many
clubs and had figured in city politics
He had announced his candidacy fol
the Massachusetts senate at the COM
ing fall election. He was not married
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-12
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-12

sam Finley was arrested today by
the police on charge of passing a
wortnless check on James Hayes, the
noIist, Tor $40. He was turned over
to the county authorities.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Renefit Vaudeville

A vaudeville entertainment is being
planned by guests at Bellevue Terrace
for the benefit of the Sunshine club,
and the program, which is under the
supervision of Hennion Robinson and
Mrs Bearice Hubbell Plummer, will
be presented in the Gamut club audi
torium Friday evening.
An outline of the good things that
are being prepared is most enticing,
and the spur of "a good cause will
not be needed to fill the house on the
night of the event.
That an "all star aggregation" will
appear on the checkerboards at the
Ganut club house Friday night is as
sured. Capt. Leslie as Gertrude Kellar
will give sketch, and military
sketch is being prepared by Miss Peggy
Oavy, Norman Robinson and Mines.
O'Brien, Willard, Plummer, Robinson:
Messrs. Leroy Jepson, Meeker Hen
nion, Robinson, Parker, Heredin, Will
liams, Vivert. A Spanish dance by
Nine. Massey will be one of the fea-
lures of the evening; an acrobatic
stunt by "Sheckels and Aldro' prom
ises to be of interest, as dies also
Mrs. Marjorie Ollier and Clark Evans
will be seen in a cakewalk, and Mrs
Sidney Lee Grover and assistants Will
present a sketch that is said to be one
of the most-well, never mind, just go
and see! Other attractive features are
also being prepared. and the philan-
thropic people who attend are sure of
getting far more than their moneys
worth.
Among other good works the women
of the Sunshine club are interesting
themselves in the furnishing and main
tenance of a second room to be added
to the Maternity home on Rio street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
u. D. c. Reception

Among the elaborate affairs planned
for the visitors was the reception at
which Eschscholitzia chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, were
hostesses Friday, and which was at.
tended by several guests, many OF
whom were officers.
Invitations also included women VINO
were members OF families of the OF
ficers' families were were here to meet
them, the California society OF the
Sons of the Revolution, the members
of the California society of Colonial
Wars and the women of their families
who were members of the ID. A. X.
The reception committee was com
posed of Mrs. c. E. Thom, state vice
regent; Mrs. Mary Banning, Mrs. Z. q
Gooding, Mrs Harriet Wright MRS
II, w. Fuller, Mrs w. o. Johnson MRS.
Freeman Cady, Mrs. English and MISS
Hobbs.
In the receiving line were also MISS
Elizabeth Fremont and other we'll
known members.
The American flag furnished appro-
pirate and beautiful decoration for the
attractive rooms and an orchestra was
in attendance throughout the after
noon. Refreshments were served at the
small tables on the second floor, and
punch was dispensed in cozy nook off
the hall. Guests were received from
9 O'Clock to o.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
comnlImented by Nurses

Hero George Charette of the Ken
lucky, the man who helped Hobson
wreck the Merrimac at Havana, was
the guest of honor at a reception IN
formal given Friday nisht by Misses
Eugenia and Corinne David of 11s
West Twenty-fifth street, 1t was IN
the nature Of return compliment paid
Chief Gunner Charette who had enter
tained a party of nurses and friends
from the California hospital in hos
pitable manner. Misses David were
classmates at Lowell, Mass. of the
gunner's sister, hence it fell to them
to do the honors when he came to Los
Angeles. Those present contributed to
an informal program Of naval and
musical character and the guest OF
honor was laden with flowers as me-
mentos of his visit to Los Angeles,
ideal SPOT. Misses Rae Lacomy, for
merly of New York, and Ellen j.
Shawver assisted at the little Informal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
limitations Issued

Prominent among the events sched-
uled for the coming week will be the
wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth New
kirk and Frederick Beitel Bower, for
which invitations have been issued by
the parents of the bride to-he Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Thornton Newkirk of
West Twentieth street.
The marriage is to take place the
evening of April 80 in the First Pres
byterian church, on the corner of Ninth
and Figueroa streets, and will be at
tended by several hundred friends.
Miss Newkirk has chosen her sist er,
Miss Myra Newkirk, and Miss Mabel
Waldo for her bridesmaids, and is
to be attended by her mother as ma
tron of honor. James Belt will stan
with the groom. Rev. Hugh K. Walker,
D. D., will off1ciate.
Messrs. Hennion Robinson, Norman
Robinson and Walter Callahan have
been asked to serve as ushers for the
church ceremony.
Mr.. Bower is connected with the
wholesale house of r. L. Craig, and the
young people will reside in this city,
receiving their friends after May is
at 1854 West Twentieth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
For Miss Jobson

Miss Horace Middleton of West
Twenty-third street was hostess yes
terday at an informal buffet luncheon
and kensington given for Miss Alice
Jobson. whose marriage with DR.. Ir-
wing Bancroft will take place this
spring.
During the afternoon the guests
sewed on sachet bags and other travel
ing accessories for the guest of honor.
Guests asked to meet Miss Jobson
included Mesdames w. G. Jobson, L. A.
Craig, Jack Reynolds, Harris Garce-
Ion, Edward w. Maxson, John Bannls-
ter, Paul Crippen. John Reid of Phila-
delphia, Anne Taylor Charles Smith,
Nathan Harmon, r. II. Hervey, Miss
Florence Chase and Miss Franklyn
TaYlOr.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Brownson Benefit Tomorrow Evening

The benefit to be given tomorrow
evening for the BrOwnson Settlement
promises to be a performance of un-
usual excellence. Miss Gertrude Work
man, to whom credit is due as an able
manager, has procured not only anna
teurs of marked talent, but several
prominent professionals to supply the
various numbers.
A feature of the evening will be the
honorary ushers, who are ]. ]. Bergin,
DR.. p. G. Cotter. c. c. Desmond, lsa-
G. Donovan, Philip S. Forve, Daniel G.
G. Donovan, Philip S. Forbe, Daniel G..
Grant. j. f. Harmon, w. f. Hampton.
James c. Kays, John G. Mott. Richard
Molony, Arthur 4. Mullen, p. J. Nc
Garry, Henry W. O'Melveny. Joseph
Scott, Julian Troconiz. Charles l.. Whip
pie and Andrew Boyle Workman.
The orchestra (which has been organ
lied by George Allen Hancock will be
under the direction of f. c. Hammer
meyer and will consist OF both profess
sional and amateur musicians. Among
the latter are Hancock Banning. F. Fl.
Edwards. c. A. Kenyon and George
Allen Hancock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Dominant Club

Another of the happily appointed so,
cial events of the past few Gays wa:
the reception given by the Dominan,
club Wednesday at the woman clu'
house on Tig1eroa street for Lieutenan
Commander and Mrs. William CAREY
Cole, Lieutenant and Mrs. Mustien an1
Lieutenant Keating. Lieutenant Com
mander Cole is the son of Mrs. Jirah d
Cole, first president of the Dominan,
club, and one of the prominent muslca
and club women of the city.
CHESTS were received between and
( O'Clock, and there were over 100 n
attendance. Receiving were Mrs; Jirah
D. Cole, Mrs. Katherine Kimban For
est, president of the club, Miss Mary
L. O'Donoughue and Miss Jennie Win
ston. The afternoons program con
sisted of musical numbers by MIS- Eul 70.
,nund Shank, Mrs Sidney Webb ano
Miss Harriet Johnson. and readings by
Miss Anne Kavanaugh of Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Entertainment at Club House

One of the pretty luncheons of the
week was that given by Mrs. F. G..
Dorr of Magnolia avenue at the Copper
Kettle tea rooms Thursday in compli-
ment to Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Weleh of
Omaha, Neb. The table was richly or
namented with bowls of California
poppies and the place cards bore artis-
tic designs of battleships.
Mrs. DORIS guests. who were former
ly of Lincoln, Neb., were Mesdames
Rae Welch, w. r. Kelly, Rosa Funke
of Pasadena, Edward Harris of Ev-
anston, Ill, Fred Howe of New Ha-
ven, Conn, Edward Green of Pasade-
ma. J. r. Lewis and Laura Leming.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Out of Town Society
PASADENA

MFR. AND MRS. HENRY MEYER.
N who were recently married in
AtA Cleveland, were the guests or
honor Wednesday evening at brill
liant reception given by the groom's
mother, Mrs. Lorinda Velsor Meyer
and her daughter. Miss Meyer. at their
South Orange Grove avenue residence.
Mrs. Meyer, with her daughter and
the guests of honor, received In the
pale green and gold Louis XVI recep-
ton room, which was adorned with
sprays of white bridal wreath. She was
also assisted by Mrs. Harry Thomp-
son, Mrs. George r. ingalls,, Miss
Helena Thompson, Miss Florence Hill
and Miss Edith Simons. Over 200
guests were present during the even
ing.
Mrs. Theodore Wilde OF Chicago. who
is spending the season at the Raymond
villa. was the geust OF Mrs. Mary
Wishmeyer at dinner Tuesday even
ing at her South Hudson avenue home.
-
At the Shakespeare club house
Thursday evening the anniversary or
the birth of the Bard OF Avon was
celebrated with a program of readings
and old English ballads. Those who
assisted in the program were Mrs.
William Douglas Turner and Miss
Vora Lorena Esmay.
a.
Yesterday at the Shakespeare club
was travel day. Miss NJ. l.. Jodon,
who spent the summer in Europe. de-
scribed the -Bavarian Tyrol and the
palaces of the Mad King, Ludwig II
of Bavaria. Music was given to har-
monize with the descriptions by Miss
Alice Coleman. pianist. and Miss Made
leine Winthrop Barnes, violinist. Mrs.
Frank S. Wallace described the Nile
and Egyptian life and customs and
Mrs. Ellen Gilmore gave incidents of
travel i'm Italy. The afternoon closed
with several charming Italian songs
by Mrs. Nuncie Sabini Bittman.
-sf-
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Harbert en-
tertained the Washington Heights
club Monday evening, giving an even
ing with local authors.
The juniors of the Los Angeles
school for girls were the hostesses Mon
Continued on Page Three)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
InduIue In Surf Party

One of the merry sand parties
strewn along the Venice shores Satur-
day was made up of visitors from
several states or remote localities
There were Misses Amada and Teresa
Saens of the Palms. F1ouread Lay of
Minneapolis. Nele Lyon of Spokane,
Mrs Ethel Depot of San Francisco and
others besides Mrs. j. Winters and
Mrs. May Cline of Los Angeles and
Misses Helen Thompson, Clara Dale,
Lottie Hancock; Nellie Bostrom and
Florence Wheeler of the flower CITY;
these clicked merrily as the fleet passed
In review and afterward. The day
was spent indulging in beach \amuse-
ments.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
For Miss Flora Harker

Mrs. Herbert Leslie Harris of South
Alvarado street and her house guest.
Miss Flora Harker of Tennessee, en-
tertained Friday afternoon with a five
hundred party for MISS Robinson, the
invited guests including:
Mesdames Robert Bruce Wallace,
Harry Underhill, Lemar Harris Sam
Barry. Stewart Roseberry, George
Richardson, Shirley Stuart J. stuart.
and the Misses Jane Robinson, Kath-
arinc Potter, Ida T1nderhill, Mabel Stu
art, Samone Ruch. Clara Belle Hay
dock, Mamie Voigt Lily Olshausen,
Nora Dickinson. Annie May Wilson,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
los ANGELES HERALD: SUNDAY MORNING. APRIL 26 1908.

gan, Mrs. B. r. Blinn and Mrs. L. Vo-
gel. The parlors were decorated with
mareuerites and asparagus plumosus.
Those who enjoyed Mre. Metzger's hos
pitality were Mesdames S. /. Darrin.
George Ralph. B. F. Blinn, Ralph Ha-
gan, Frank Jay, w. Moore. e. j.
Brent, r. Saake, Louis Apffel. L. Yo-
gel, r. Render, A. Williamson, VIII
frid Donate. r. ]. Northan. e. B. Stu
der, Misses Laura Apffel, Winifred
Whitten and Bertha Metzger.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
For Miss Robinson

Complimentary to Miss Martha Rob-
inson. whose marriage with their son,
Warren Mather, will take place In
Trinity NJ. +. church Wednesday even
ing, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mather of
West Thirtieth street entertained with
military whist Thursday evening.
Guests asked to meet Miss Robertson
and her fianCe included Mr.. and Mrs.
r. G. Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Dow Mr.. and Mrs. Willis T. Knowlton,
Or. and Mrs. George II. Richardson,
Mrs. William Wallace of Portland. Ore,
Misses Jane Robinson, Katharine Pot
ter, Flora Harker, Messrs. Lucius
Green, Wheaton Dexter, Albert Con-
nor, DR.. Evan Jenkins and Dir. Leo
Burdette.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Weddinu Invitations

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Bonnie Eloise Erb to
James Wilson Garret, jr- Tuesday
evening, May 5, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hoffman Erb. 1927 West Twenty-fifth
street. Miss Erb is a popular Denver
girl and has a number of friends in this
city, where she has passed several
winters. Mr.. Garrett, her fiance, is a
member of a well known Philadelphia
family and has made his home in Los
Angeles two years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Sans Snuci Club

The Sans Souci club met Saturday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. H.
Mayne on Roosevelt avenue. Five
hundred was played, the prizes being a
handsome cut glass bonbon dish and
a hand-painted cup and saucer.
Mrs. Mayne's guests included
Mesdames e. j. Vawter, c. w .Hins-
dale. Helen Field, Warren Young, o.
r. Stafford. Frank Won Horn. Claude
Magee, c. w. Pierce. Campbell, ]. B.
Walters and Miss Grace Laughlin.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Catalinans Go Yachting

Sea-loving visitors at the Metropole.
Catalina island, viewed the departure
of the fleet at close range from the
launch Meteor, as guests of Skipper
AL Coats. The party made several
stops at the beaches after seeing the
white sqaadron depart and then sailed
back to the magic isle. Those aboard
included Misses Mollie Bergstrom of
Chicago, Josie Hendrickson, Gladys
Jordan of Denver and Pearl Taylor OF
Kansas, and Messrs James Stansf1eld,
Charles Means and Floyd Jones.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

ment 10 David S. Barmore, has chosen
June for the date Of her marriage.
One of the pretty affairs at whicn
she will be special guest is the lunch
con 20 be given Friday by Mrs. Wa
liam Monroe Lewis of South Figueroa
street for Miss Britt and her brides
maids, who are Misses Lila Hawkins
OF Arizona, Evelyn Barmore. Gertrude
Workman, Agnes Bethune, Rita Mud-
eta, Lizzie Lewis and Sarah Goodrich.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Dinner at California Club

Mrs. ]. b. Banning of Westlake ave-
nue. was the charming hostess at a
dinner given Wednesday at the Cali
fornia club in compliment to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Aver of Boston, who
are the house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Banning. The table was prettily deco
rated with pink carnations. After din
ner the party proceeded to the navy
ball.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. j.
3. Banning. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Aver, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Ingraham,
Miss Banning. Miss Gait of Louisville,
Gabriel
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

Green and gold prevailed. Miss Ruth
Yerger rendered several piano selec-
tions. as did Miss Newman. Lunch
con was partaken of in the spacious
dining room. which had been beautifui-
ly transformed with asparagus plumo-
sus and California poppies.
The guests included Mesdames w. A
Rayrnaker, Harry Pickering, Glenn
Carr Seelye, Mailman and Stephens,
and Misses Yerger, Newman, Grace
Welch, frankie Griffith, Barbara Ste
phens and Clara Mailman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
,lnlIN QaY Ahoat

An all-day sail in connection with the
farewell of the Evans-Thomas squad
rons was INDUCED in Saturday by a
group of jolly Angelenos aboard the
yacht Winnie. The affair was chape-
roned by Mr. and Mrs. James Landers,
and the participants were Julius Hoss-
man and sister, Miss Clara, Juanita
Hunter, Joseph Larronde, Joseph
Amestoy and others, including the
skipper. After the fleet festivities the
guests tried their luck at fishing and
also enjoyed a fish dinner at Playa del
ReY
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Entertained Psi Psi Sorority

The PSI Psi sorority was delightfully
entertained at cards Saturday after
noon by Miss Ursula Chartran. The
parlors were decked with a profusion
of red roses. Among those present
were Misses Lucille Culver, Edith
Harris, Maude Lawton, Alice Lawton,
Ethel Bryant, Evelyn Tyler, Jesaslyn
Van Trump, Emily Stanlee, Gladys
Pauly, Alice Hall and Genevieve BLY,.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

parents. The program consisted of a
one-act play and several readings.
Young women who contributed to the
evenings success were Mrs. Fred AL
len, Misses Mary Stevens. Maude Law
ton. Alice Lawton, Jessalyn Van
Trump, Emily Stanlee, Abigail
Haines and Rochelle Buhrer. The pro-
gram was under the direction of Miss
Jane Butt.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Dinner at California Club

Miss Patton of San Gabriel was host
ess at dinner given at the California
club Wednesday evening. The table
was exquisitely decorated with orchids.
Covers were laid for~twenty-two.
The party were guests at the naval
ball later in the evening. and the young
women were distinguished by the
punches of orchids worn on their arms.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Dinner at Jonathan Club

Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. Hinchcliffe
entertained dinner guests at the Jona-
than club Thursday evening in compli
ment to Mrs. Carter II. Harrison and
son Carter H Harrison, jr., of Chicago
Other guests for whom covers were
laid were Judge and Mrs. w. w. Dixon
and Lieut.. Thomas of the Kearsarge,
son of Rear Admiral Thomas.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
For stutsman.Buchanan Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perry Buchan-
an of South Hope street have issued
cards for the marriage of their daugh-
ter Helen and Carl Allen Stutsman
which will take place on the evening
OF April 20 at the Church of the Angels.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. Milton S. Runkle. and the at
tendants will be Miss Caroline Stuts-
man, who will act as maid of honor,
and DIR. William Duffield, who will be
best man. Mrs. G.. w. Kratz, aunt of
the bride, will preside at the organ.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
For DISTINGUISHED Guest

Mrs. Paul Ridley of South Union
avenue entertained Friday evening at
dinner in compliment to her brother
Lieut. Commander Mclean of Admiral
Evans personal staff. Covers were
laid for twelve. After dinner a recep-
tion was held, to which 400 guests We're
invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Complimentary Musicale

Mrs. William II. Perry and Mrs c.
Mondini-Wood are entertaining with a
large musicale Wednesday afternoon
at their handsome home in ST James
park, the occasion being a farewell
compliment to Dean and Mrs J. j.
wilkins, who are on the eve of their
departure for DR.. Wilkins new field of
labor in the east.