The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-28

an unoccupied shack" at 613 West
Gordon caught fire and burned to the
ground. 1t was owned by George
Hunter of Elmont and is said to have
been valued at about $40. 1t is thought
that some one set it on fire.
The second call came about 11:30 a.
m. Children playing with matches set
fire to hay in buggy shed at 1124
North Kansas avenue Only the hay
was burned as the blaze was put out
shed was owned by Mrs. Stevens and
occupied by w. r. Heyden-
Notes and Personals.
One of the handsomest autos in To-
peka is that recently purchased by ex-
Mayor W. S. Bergundthal of 1884 North
Jackson street. 1t is a Jackson 40 morse
power. with gray body, special made
gray cushions and finished with nickel
trimmings.
Miss Nettie Curtis, who has been Wis
iting her uncle, c. w. Curtis, of li6
West Curtis street, has been called TO
her home in Paris, Mo, by the serious
illness of her mother.
E. S. McClntock is looking after his
farming interests near Eudora.
The W. T. K. club is meeting this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. 7. N
Davis, sos Fillmore street.
The Arts and Craft Embroidery club
will meet Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. C. K. Meyers, $50 North jack
son street.
Mrs. J. NJ Williams of 1901 North
Jackson street was surprised two times
last night. While she and ner husband
were at the meeting of the K. & L. of 5.
she was surprised when he seemed TO
become suddenly sick. He had been
feeling perfectly we'll the afternoon be-
fore. He appeared so i'll that 1T was
thought he should go home and she &C
companied him. Upon her arrived she
was again surprised when about thirty
of her friends and neighbors met her at
the door. They had planned surprise
party on her in honor of her birthday
anniversary which occurred Monday.
11r. Williams had feigned illness In or
der to induce her to come home from
the lodge meeting. She was as sur
prised as many of the would oe-Wise
ones are at the result of the primaries
today. A most enjoyable time is re-
ported. Games and refreshments made
the evening pass pleasantly. THOSE
present follow: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Knoll and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Martin and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. NJ
Snodgrass and family, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A Treesh and son, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d.
Brandon and daughter, Miss Carrie
Brandon, Mr.. and Mrs. M Waldman,
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Palmer and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E Cowdrey.
F. A A. dance Wednesday night,
March 90. Members and friends.
Wilbur W. Anderson entertained a
number of little folks at his home at
Elmont Saturday afternoon from to
5 O'Clock, the occasion being the cele-
bration of his sixth birthday. A gem
hour, after which a two course lunch
con was served of which the young
sters most heartily partook. Those
present were: Wilbur Anderson, Ray
mon Curry, Paul Wendell, Ralph Wen
del, Hazel Jackson, Grace Shaffer,
Ramona Curry and Nevada Anderson.
Mr.. Mark Putnam, who has been
seriously i'll at his home at the Union
Pacific hotel, has been taken to Stor-
mont hospital.
Mrs. John McLannachan, sister of
Mrs. William M. Hutton of 1920 North
Harrison street, has arrived from
GLASGOW, Scotland, with her two sons,
and has located at 1922 North Har-
rison street. Mr.. McLannachan has
been here for about a year. He is en-
ployed at the Capital Iron works Mrs.
McLannachan says that conditions are
prosperous in the old country but is
pleased with America.
The Union Pacific will probably
build additional jetties in the Kaw
river as flood protection in the near
future This is according to a letter
received recently from President Moh-
Ter of the Union Pacific by ]. n. Stew
art OF the NOIln lOp0hd
board Mr.. Mohler said that Union
Pacific men had looked over the
ground and had recommended the
building of additional Jetties, but
couldn't say how soon this would be
done.
Mr.. and Mrs Hubert Woolford have
moved from Elmont to Shorey.
Davis Amel of GA North Monroe
street has returned from Moline, ILL.,.
where he was called by the illness of
a relative.
s. T. Coleman has returned from a
trip to Victoria, Texas.
Mrs. Jackson Trimble has returned
from Manhattan where she was called
by the illness of a sister,
Maxwell Laurent of Valley Falls is
visiting few days at the hame of Mr..
and Mrs. John Wells of 1929 North
Jefferson street.
North side people are much pleased
at the appointment of c. D. Wellman
as court reporter. He has many
friends in the First ward and is con-
sidered one of the brightest young
men in this section OF. Topeka.
A. NJ. Petro. druggist.
The first official board meeting of
the new conference year will be held
tonight at the Kansas avenue NJ. E.
church. The year just closed was the
most prosperous one in the history of
the church. The church paid over
$500 for benevolent causes. aside from
the regular expenses SuCI dS A1llilo-
terial support, repairs, etc, which
would bring the total raised for the
year past close to $4,000. Rev. VALID
ron received So members during the
last year, making the present member
ship over 800
The F. F. A. will give a dance in
their hall at 1000 n. Kansas ave-,
Wednesday evening, March 30.
Albert Perry Walker Dead.
Newton Mass. March 2S.-Albert
Perry Walker, head master of the
Girls, EIioI, school Boston died at his