The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-29
OAKLAND NOTES.

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| The Misses Zella and Virginia BruneI
of Seneca, Kan, are expected the first o!
the week for a short visit at the NJ b
Peckenpaugh and R. L. Hummel homes
| on Forest avenue.
Mrs. w. A Morris and children of sa-
lima and Mrs. w. H. Britton and daugh-
| ter Gladys of Dorchester, Neb-, are eX-
pected Tuesday for a few weeks visit
with their mother Mrs. J. ]. Cation, anc
family, 201 Belmont avenue.
About ten little boys and girls were
| busy as bees all day today and will also
be busy Monday getting votes for the
pony and cart contest which the Oakland
| ceiving the largest number of votes. All
| the candidates will be given a chance to
| drive the pony Monday night at the band
Miss Aileene Peak, Miss Jessie Clayton
| of Wabash avenue and Mrs. Eugene Peak
Thursday of Miss Peaks sister, Mrs.
Frank Helm, west of Washburn college.
The following people spent the after
noon and evening Thursday on the banks
of the river fishing: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. 3
Peckenpaugh, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Hum
NELL, Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Hummel, Mr..
Mrs. w. w. Ross, Miss HARRIET Hum
nell, Miss Virginia Biscoe, and Miss Har-
riett Whitaker of Nortonville. A basket
lunch was thoroughly enjoyed and plans
for another outing are being made.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Oakland
Presbyterian church will give a dime SO
Mrs. H. c. Taylor, 232 Michigan avenue
Mrs D. A. Sinner will read the STORY of
the Pink Rose" and the musical parts
will be taken by Mrs. Taylor, Miss Flor
ence Draut, Miss Naomi Brake, Miss
Helen Carothers, Miss Eva Jessop, Miss
Mildred Peebler, Miss Iva Carothers, Miss
Katherine Draut. Miss Florence Ludins-
ton. All Oakland ladies are invited.
Mrs. Emma D. Miller of DeSoto, Kan.
is visiting her daughters, Mrs. Amos and
Mrs. w. J. Williams, 2S5 Forest avenue,
for short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Hummell were din
ner guests Wednesday evening of Mr.. and
Miss olive ingalls, of Seneca, Kan. has
accepted a position with the Oakland
Blade.
The Second Regimental band will give
free concert Monday evening at the band
stand. The members of the band will sell
Ice cream and pop. This organization,
composed mostly of Oakland men, is an
organization that Oakland may be proud
of and deserves the patronage of the entire
community.
Mrs. Joseph McGregory and Miss Myrtle
Gardner were dinner guests Tuesday
evening at the r. L. Hummell home.
Mrs. Benedict's Sunday school class OF
the Methodist church met Friday after
noon in a business meeting al the home
of Mrs. Benedict. Those present were:
Mrs. Thomas Cottle. Mrs. Harvey Lee
s1H MIS- M a W Masee s After the eSi busil
ness the time was spent in a social way.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Wilson and daugh-
tiers Thelma and Nina of Lawrence aIe
spending a few days with Mrs. Wilson s
sister Mrs. G. NJ. Conway, ana family
of hellam avenue. on their way to Man
chester, Kan, where they will make their
home.
Miss Augusta Waite entertained the
Oakland Forestry club Friday afternoon
at her home on AFTER avenue. Mrs. Frank
Brown read a paper on THE Study of the
Chestnut Tree" and the roll call was an
swe-ed by Trees in Poetry. The follow
ing ladies attended: Mrs. ]. L. Heller.
Mrs John Stamn, Mrs. c. H. Reaugn,
Mrs. Frank Brown, Mrs. z. A. Peters.
AIRS. H. c. Taylor. Mrs. Chas. Ash, Mrs.
Frank Axteu. Mrs. R. P. Taylor, Mrs.
William Vanorsdol, Mrs. Oliver. Miss
Bessie Waite, Miss ruth Sund and Miss
Waite. Music was furnished during the
afternoon by Miss Ruth Sund. Dainty
were served.
Professor G. w. Kleihedge of Kansas
at Lawrence will give lecture
Wednesday evening at the Oakland band
stand under the auspices of the Oakland
Socialist club.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jessop entertained
the following little people Friday even
ing at their home on AFTER avenue iii
honor of their son Charles twelfth birth
day: Miss Virginia Biscoe, Miss IVA