The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-26
Fire Started Early This Morn
ing Cause Unknown.
LOSS NEARLY TOTAL.
Only Little Furniture and Cloth
ing Saved.
Family Was Preparing to Move
to Texas.

Fletcher and occupied by his son, Will
lam Fletcher and family just northwest
of the old Shorey postoffice, caught fire
from an unknown cause about o'clock
this morning and burned to the ground
Only little furniture and par: of the
clothing of the family were saved. The
Fletchers say that they can not esti-
mate their loss at present. There was
some insurance on the house. William
Fletcher is a switchman for the Rock
Island. He had intended to move to
FIT Worth. Texas. and on this account
was to have held a sale of household
goods today. The furniture was pack
ed and most of it was in the parlOr
and sitting room. The fire seems to
have originated in a shed-kitchen where
the blaze was discovered. The family
arose about o'clock this morning
When the father opened the door of
mass of Flames. The alarm was
quickly spread. Neighbors did what
they could to save the property. but
their aid was of little avail. H E.
Fletchers face was somewhat burned
IN his efforts to save the furniture.
has been erected for some 20 years.
There are many like it in Shorey. All
are just as liable to burn down, but
the place is without fire protection as
go .out that far.
Notes and Personals.
Miss Eleanor Holiday, of 1871 Madi-
son street, has returned from Califor-
MIA where she has been making an ex-
tended visit since spring.
R. A. Wheaton. of Eureka, is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wheaton, of 1898 Harrison street.
Few people can afford TO travel across
the continent, or across the big water,
to witness the successful navigation of
the. air. Why should they when our
own theaIer. the Bijou. has AN as
sortment Of aeroplanes" booked for to-
night. Otker strong subjects. Always
a good show.
Mrs. Charles Suit entertained at her
home, 1928 Jackson street. for the mem
bers of the Priscilla club and their hus-
bands last night. About 40 guests were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Brown of 1926
Jackson street, have returned from a
visit with relatives in Missouri.
Miss Mamie Zarker. who is teaching
school in Elmont, spent Thanksgiving
with home folk
Mr. and MRS o. T. Sehaffer. of Kan
sas City, are visiting at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Schaffer on West
Gordon street.
Miss Dora Stein, Of Granville, is Wis
iting North side friends today.
F. E. Williams. messenger at station
A, has returned from ST. Marys where
he has been visiting at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. R. Matherington, for
few days.
Miss Marie Putnam is recovering
from a slight illness.
George Gurtler has resigned as first
class fireman at station No. l and Will
enter the postoffice department as city
carrier the first of the month. He has
been in the fire department for seven
years.
Miss Isabel Hodge spent yesterday
at the home of Miss Eldea Billings in
Granville.
Charles Wise is visiting his sister,
Mrs Charles Olson, in Harrington.
Robert ]. Anderson. of ST. Joe, spent
yesterday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs James Anderson. of 1101 Madison
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Adams of S35
Kansas avenue, spent yesterday at the
home of ]. F. Patterson in Wanna
maker.
Miss Rose Myers and William H.
Sanders, fireman at station No. l, We're
married at the home of the bride, lZ43
Kansas avenue, yesterday evening
Rev. ]. w. Waldron, pastor of the Kan
sas Avenue NJ. E. church. officiated.
Only the relatives and intimate friends
of the family were present.
Miss Hulda Hedberg is visiting rela-
tives in Usage City
Miss Jessie Van Buskirk spent
Thanksgiving in Mayetta
Miss Margaret Sullivan. of Horton,
has returned home after visit with
Miss Margaret Hanley.
Mrs. T. Hanson and children OF Kan
sas City, who have been visiting with
Rev. and Mrs. T. c. Peterson, have re-
turned home.
Mrs. L. L. Locks is visiting her broth