The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-08-04
NUkIh SIUE NEWS
Favor Voting Bonds for Melan
Bridge Extension.
Business Men Say They Heartily
Endorse Proposition.
WOMEN CAN VOTE.
At Special Election So Says City
Attorney.
Other Items of Interest on the
North Side.
WOMEN CAN VOTE.

Indications are that there will be
solid vote from the North siders in
favor of the S39, 900 bonds for extend
ing MeIan bridge at the election which
has been set for August "a. A num-
Der of representative business men on
the North side were interviewed this
morning as to their opinion about the
proposition and almost to a man they
expressed themselves in favor OF
voting the bonds and said that they
also thought others who were not in
business favored the project Among
all there seemed to be a spirit that the
matter concerned the city at large as
we'll as the North side and that there
also seems to be a growing spirit OF
not North VS.. South Topeka, but
Greater Topeka
Several merchants suggested that
the women should vote on the propo-
sition at this election when 1t was
learned from the city attorney that
they could do so at this special cleo
ton.
The only fear about the bonds not
carrying seems to be that of a posi-
biIitv that the prObOnd people Will not
turn out in sufficient numbers at the
polls on account of overconfdence.
Money put into the extension of
Melan bridge is good investment
said David Bowie of the Page Milling
company. people who would not
vote for the proposition would show
short sightedness.'
IN Young LOT the extension Oh
Melan bridge we are in a way prepar-
ing for a large city" said J. j. Snedi-
ker manager of the Cash Mercantile
company. "Our favoring the matter
would show we expect the city to
grow and are willing to eXpend enough
money to protect it. Yes, I am GER
tainly in favor of voting bonds for the
extension of Melan bridge-better do
it now than later at more expense"
Aaron Sheetz of the Sheetz grocery
said: q am heartily in favor of the
project. OF course the extension of
MeIan bridge will benefit the South
then I have always wished that we
could get away from the idea of
rivalry between the two sections.
think that if the North side turns out
a solid vote for the extension it will
do much to create this impression:
That we are all for Greater Topeka
as well as to show that we are provid-
ing for our own future welfare"
F. NJ. COnwell said: 1.-THE extension
of Melan bridge seems to me the only
thing to do now as measure of flood
protection, especially for the South
side. The current will in time of high
water swing over from the now pro-
tected bank at the kuehne picking
plant and if the bridge is not length
ened a dam will be formed which will
result in the destruction of much
property from the rush of the waters
when they bacy up or overflow this
DAM
NJ. T. SCOtLen Sald. III course L
am for it, tooth and toenails.''
J. J. King: Yes, I am in favor of
the bonds for lengthening the Melan
bridge. 1t is a necessary thing for the
drainage board to have done and is
the only proper protection for the
business part of the city north and
south of the river. The expense of
building the bridge Will not compare
with the damage of future high water
to the business concerns south of the
river and north of Second street.
Mrs. David Roller, formerly of the
North side, but now living at 1929
Thursday for Colorado Springs. Mani
tou and several places in Colorado for
the benefit of her health. She will be
accompanied by her little nephew Ar
thur Mabry. She expects to be away d
month or six weeks.
Big assortment of room sized rugs
just received at Rutter's.
Victor Council No. 4, X & L. of s,
was given a surprise after council
meeting in their hall last evening.
After the meeting closed the secretary,
Matte Roller, announced she had Fre-
pared refreshments for the entire lodge
as this was her last meeting before her
trip to Colorado. Ice cream and cake
was served and was enjoyed by all
present.
Buy rugs at Rutter's and you will
save money.
Mrs. NJ E ConneIy of 517 Grant
street and Mrs. Frank Van Nice. 1922
Topeka avenue, expect to go to Grover
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