The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-09-15
Found Unconscious in Her Home
North of Topeka.
MORPHINE INDICATION
Thought She Will Recover =
Was Probably DsspOndent.
Woman Main Support of Family
of Seven Children.

Mrs. Bell Fleming was found lying
unconscious on the floor of her home
just north of the Central avenue
bridge early this morning. Indications
are that she was respondent and had
taken morphine with probable suicidal
intent. She had been supporting seven
children, the oldest a boy of 16, and
the youngest twins, a boy and girl Of
6. She was found when some of the small
er children got up. They notified the
neighbors who summoned DR.. Keith.
He applied the stomach pump and now
thinks she will recover.
The woman is about 35 years old.
She takes in washing and has been
engaged as janitor of the Lyman
school, it is said. Not much is known
about the woman personally by her
neighbors, although she has lived in
the vicinity two years. Some say that
her husband has left her while others
think he is dead.
The oldest boy, Willis, helps to sup
port the family. The youngest boy is
named after Teddy Roosevelt.
Major Thomas Anderson was elected
president of the First District G. A. r.
Reunion association this morning at
the third days session of the encamp-
In6uI DIT GdTuclu pdIA. 1OpChd was
chosen for the next reunion which Will
be held some time next summer Com
rade Jones of HoltOn was elected gen
eral vice president. Vice presidents
from each of the eight counties of the
district and the other officers are be-
ing elected this afternoon
During the proceedings, the old SOL
dierS sang John Browns Body, and
other G. A. r. songs.
The First Congressional district G.
A. r. encampment at Garfield park
was practically deserted Wednesday
afternoon as the veterans were taking
advantage of its being "Old Soldiers
Day at the state fair when they were
admitted to the grounds free.
In the evening Rev. B. F. Boyle OF
dience sang, Marching Through
Georgia" Rev. Bernard Kelly spoke.
He was to have made an address to-
night, but through misunderstanding
was billed for last night AS he was
present he responded to the call for
him.
The reunion closes today. Tonight's
program will be given at the auditor
ium as follows:
Music by "Modocs,' 1880 to 8 p. m.
Chairman-Past Dept. Commander
p. H. Coney.
Vocal soio-Miss Mabel I. Riden-
Address-Mrs. Margaret Hill Nc
Carter.
Vocal solo-Mrs. George w. Park
hurst.
Address-CoIoneI Louis H. Waters,
of Kansas City, Mo.
Modoc club.
Observation-Disclosures by the au-
dience, led by M. c. Holman and Mo-
doc club.
Taps.
III. Anderson, of 14O6 North Quincy
street, has given up his position as
stenographer for the freight depart
ment in the Santa Fe offices to study
for the ministry of the Christian
church college at Kimberlin Heights,
near Knoxville, Tenn, this fall and
winter to prepare himself for the work
This will be the first year OF several
years course he intends to take.
Mr.. Anderson has been with the Santa
Fe for about three years. He came
here from ottawa. His home is in
Osawatomie. He will leave for there
tomorrow for a visit before entering
college.
very active in the Central Avenue
Christian church. From this congrega-
ton came the late president or the Ma
tional Missionary society Mrs. Helen
E. Moses, and is also the home con-
gregation of the general secretaries OF
the Christian Women's board Of mis-
siocs.
Mr.. Anderson is member of the
church board and also church choris-
ter Rev. David H Lyon, pastor OF
the church, said that his entering the
ministry is another important event
in the history of the church.
| Mrs Anderson will remain in To-
peka, She has been employed as book
keeper in the Berry & Retter grocery
store for several months. She has
| been working for the Santa F'e the
last two years. Mr.. and Mrs. Ander-
son have been married about three
years. A reception was given them at
| the s. H Thomas home at 1902 North
Quincy street Monday night Those
presnt were: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry An
derson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Thomas, Mr.
and Mrs. p G. Marriott, Mr.. and Mrs
C. H. Waldmon, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Lyon, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Parish, Mr.
and Mrs Fred Coffman. Mr.. and Mrs
Brondon, Mrs Ada Master, Mrs. Hor-
ner Sanders, Miss Annas White, Miss
Fern Hair, Miss Liza Thomas, Mis-:
Helen Wellman, Mr.. Don Wellman, Mr.
Roy Palmer, Mr.. Ralph Lyon, Mr. Cole
man, Mr.. c. M. Hays, Mr.. Henry
Blanchard.
Notes and Personals.
The silo at the poor farm which will
hold about $50 tons of green food II
labout completed. It is 80 feet higl