The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-02

spection committee showed that the
right of way of the part of the road
which was used by the Union Pacific
when the road built it's double tracks,
about five years ago, has never been
released by the Soldier township trus-
tees. Thus the railroad company, and
not the board. will be liable for dam
ages for the killing of George Scott in
the recent auto accident. in case a suit
should be instituted for damages. This
Is according to Fred Morns, chairman
of the committee who gave the report.
Raps Granville Road.
C. A Merritt, Soldier township trus-
tee. said that the board had done its
best on the Granville road but that
of the $50 miles of road all under the
care of the board. the Granville road
was the worst. He told that twice as
much time and money had been put on
the Granville road than any other, but
on account of the floods of 1903 and 1908,
holes had been washed in the highway,
and other conditions had developed
which the limited means of the board
could not repair. However, he stated
that the highway would be graded be-
tween the three bridges and Calhoun
bluffs within q short time. Work COM
menced last Monday.
V. r. Parkhurst announced that the
county commissioners would oil it af-
ter the grading is completed and thus
make a fairly good road.
1t was learned that it would cost
about $4,000 mile to gravel it and it
was suggested that III the future the
wealthy formers of Jefferson county,
who would be most benefited from such
Improvement. be solicited for funds for
the work, but no action was taken on
the matter.
Committees Named.
The following standing committees
were appointed
Ways and means: Fred Morns, j. r.
Spetter, Otto Kuehne, F. P. Elmore,
f. b. Simms. J. B. Morse and S r.
kutZ. Publicity: Fred Voiland, E. E.
Olinger. j. Q. Adams, W. M G. Lane.
Rob. M. Campbell, Frank Root and
J. D. Joseph. Civic pride: DR.. M. R.
mitchell, C. E: Jordan, J. B. Skinner,
j. n. Stewart. n. b. Arnold, w. S. Ber-
gundthal and NJ s. McAfferty.
John Morse, who recently bought
the lots just south of the fire station,
says that he will erect a three or four
story business block on the property.
He viii do this because there will be
a demand for such structures owing
to the increasing progress and pros
perity of the North side
As means for increasing the
funds of the Civic club Fred Voiland,
treasurer, has proposed a sliding
scale" system of dues for the mem
bers of the organization. At present
each member pays 81 initiation fee
and 81 annual fees. However, Mr..
Noiland's plan is to allow those who
feel able, to pay 81 month, or TWEEN
ty-five cents month instead. This
matter should be left entirely to the
inclination of the members, according
to his idea. and the man that pays
only the regular fees should have the
same privileges as the one who pays
81 a month, or $12 a year. The mat
ter will be taken UP by the ways and
means committee who will probably
report on the matter at the next reg
ular meeting of the club two weeks
from last night.
Mrs. L. E. Drolinger entertained |
the ladies of Blue Relief Corps at
her home, 1134 Kansas avenue, Fri
day afternoon. An interesting discus
sion was held regarding the city cleo
ton. To settle the matter a straw
vote was taken. After this. to quiet
the troubled waters, the time waG
spent in solos and duets. Refresh