The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-25
Mr.. and Mrs. J. III. King COlo-
brate Golden Wedding.
Married in Noble County, Ohio
Kansas Pioneers.
WILL PROPTHE WALLS
Otto Kuehno to Take Safety
Measures fer Plant.
Fireman Gurtler Improving
wv. Boasts Valuable Farm.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. King yesterday
celebrated their dftieth wedding an
niversary at their home at 1906 To-
peka avenue. They were married
fifty years ago yesterday in Noble
county, Ohio. Some time later they
came to Kansas and have lived in
this state ever since. They first
made their home in Clay county
where they endured all of the hard
ships incidental to pioneer life.
Several years afterwards Mr.. and
Mrs. King located on farm ten
miles southeast of Topeka. Several
years later, they moved to their pres
emit home.
Briefly told, their story is simple.
but their work and life were ex-
amples of what has developed Kansas
from the raw prairie to its present
hourishing condition-and kansas is
a great state"
Those present at the anniver-
sary were r. NJ. King and Family of
Granville, Mr.. and Mrs. John Peter
son of Usage county, J. E. King and
J. ]. King and families of Topeka.
besides several intimate friends.
VIM. Boast, of sos Jackson street
went to Kansas City today to spend
some time on his farm in Clay county.
Mo-, sever miles northeast of the city.
The property comprises 40 acres. II
will probably be increased in value after
the completion of the 81, 600 railroad
bridge which is being constructed across
the Missouri river at the foot Of Wal
nut street by Armour. Swift and the
Burlington railway. The structure will
be erected on the old Winner piers
years since a Mr.. Winner started to
build a bridge and failed In the busted
loom.
The contract calls for the bridge to
- late Nv 4 Ac
soon as It is finished the idea is to
run electric cars on the railroad track
to Excelsior Springs. A branch cleo
trio nne also has been planned, the
survey for which extends through Mr..
Boasts farm. 1t is the intention to
lay out a town site On the land. On
this account, Mr.. Boast has been offer
ed $500 an acre for his property but has
refused to sell so far.
The present owner bought the farm
in 1901 from the heirs of a Mr.. Frazier,
deceased. Frazier was a slave holder
in the days "Befoah the wah.' Evil
dences of the old times are found on tho
farm. The foundations of tho slave
quarters are scattered over the ground
Parr of an old iistillery is also stand
ing
The original farm house is still prac-
tically intact. 1T is two story frame
building built after southern style, with
huge brick fire places and cllimneys on
the outside. The windows contain the
People of the nelghborhood are most
ly descendants of the Kentucky and
Virginia pioneers.
Come to BARS wall paper store
and get a free sample of the wonder
full Chf-Namel and see a demonstra-
ton of It's wearing qualities. A few
tests. Put it in boiling water. Soak
seven days in cold water.
Wash your wood work with boiling
water or scour it If necessary. 1t
won't hurt It. Makes the most beau
can grain and finish a floor. Let us
show you how.
The ]. j. King real estate agency
reports the following sales for the
past week. The Viola Troutman
North jefferson. The VIM. Hamilton
farm one half mile north of the city.
and ]. NJ. Petro place in Shorey
At the Churches.
Kansas Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, John w. Waldron, pastor.
Morning sermon IL O'Clock. Subject,
The Psalmist's Request for Divine
Inspection" Evening preaching serv-
ice 1880 p. m. Subject, Men of Small
Caliber in a Land of Great Promise"
At the Central Avenue Christian
church, Ira Mason will speak at the
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m, c. E. at
p. m.
w. r. Barrett will conduct morning
prayer at the Church of the Good
Shepherd at II a. m. tomorrow.
Notes and Personals,