The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
House Roof Burning While DC.
cUpants Slept.
NeighbOrs GaveAlarm and Saved
Lives.
DAMAGE WAS $4,000
Occupied by Ed Hummer and Is
Owned by John Knoll.
other Items of Interest on the
North Side.

\ two-story frame dwelling house
owned by John Knoll and occupied by
Edward Hummer, was damaged to a
$500 extent shortly after midnight last
night. A gas stove too near a parti-
ton was the cause. The house was
located at 1919 North Harrison street.
A mistake of either the telephone
company or the people who gave the
alarm caused some delay on the part
of the fire companies in reaching the
blaze. The alarm was first reported
to the fire headquarters over desk
telephone instead of the regular alarm
system. And to add to the delay the
telephone girl stated that the fire was
at 1919 Harrison stret-neglecting to
say that it was in North Topeka.
However, the fire had gained con-
siderable Roadway before discovered.
Neighbors rushed into the burning
house and awakened the occupants
who were unaware that the roof was
burning from over them. Quick work
on the part of the firemen saved the
house. The kitchen annex, part of
the rear and roof of the house was
destroyed. The furniture was remov-
ed in good order.
The loss to the house is covered by
insurance.
Mrs Hummer was Miss Caskey, the
16-year-oId bride, who was married
about two months ago.
Notes and Personals.
David Harold of 1926 North Logan
street "a resident of Topeka for the
last 35 years, left today for his old
home in Cincinnati, o., where he will
make an extended visit. He will also
visit his sister, Mrs. Sam Briggs, in
Canton, o.
The Scoville Co., will hold a service
at the Central avenue church at $3.50
tomorrow morning. Following the
congregation will go to the auditorium
where the Scoville company will hold
another service. With the exception of
the service at $3.50 a. m there will be
none at the church all day tomorrow.
meeting of all interested in the
Prairie Home cemetery will be held
at the cemetery next Friday, March
H. Plans will be devised for the bet
terment of the cemetery. 1t is one of
the Oldest in northern Shawnee coun-
ty. 1t was laid out in the early '70s.
The presents officers include Ed Mar
tin, president, and George Ward, sec
rotary, Charles Pence and ]. L. Smith
are members of the board.
J. E. Booth who has been employed
on the Forbes Bros. Mill, left today
for his home in Paradise, Kan. His
son, Frank Booth, who has been in
Nandervort, Ark, will accompany him
from Topeka.
Gustave ST Louis clerk at the Santa
Fe junction. has been ill with grip.
The services at the Church of the
Good Shepherd tomorrow, the first
Sunday in Lent, will be morning pray
er and sermon at II o'clock. evening
prayer and sermon at o'clock.
The North Topeka Baptist church. W.
l. Cole, pastor. IL a. M, preaching, sub
jeCt, What God Must Do for U.s. 7:30
the Ladies' Mission Circle will have
charge of the evening service. They
will present a special program, and will
have GnPCial nv
program is very interesting, and you
will enjoy it if you hear it.
Kansas Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church. John w. Waldron. pastor. Ser
mon at IL a. m, by the pastor. Spec
ial address at 1880 p. m, by Mrs. Mich
ner. subject, THE Protection of the
Home"
r. D. Joseph and L. NJ Grubbs are
attending the motor show in Kansas
City.
Henry Firner, of 1919 Central avenue,
is attending the motor show in Kansas
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chilson have
returned from visit in New Mexico.
James Barnes and family of Rock
Creek, are preparing to move to 623
North Topeka avenue where Mr..
Barnes has purchased the Brown
property. Mr.. Barnes will work for the
Central Sash and Door company.
Miss Lena Helm has returned home
from Manhattan where she has been
visiting friends.
Mrs. J. K. Withers and daughter
Miss Sarah Withers, have returned
from a visit in Kansas City
The cottage prayer meetings being
held preparatory for the evangelistic
meetings to begin Sunday at the Second
Presbyterian church, are increasing in
attendance and interest. The meeting
Saturday night will be held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Skinner in
Shorey. and if a sufficient number go
from North Topeka a wagon will meet
them at the end of the car line to con-
vey them to the Skinner residence
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