The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-30
EAST SIDE NOTES.

|
Miss Katherine Clohessy who is at
| tending school in Leavenworth is ex-
pected soon to spend the Easter va
cation with relatives.
Mrs. Lon Irish and son ROLAND,
| who have been visiting relatives and
friends the past two weeks returned
| home Thursday.
| have bought the property at 1416 East
| Sixth street and expect to move soon.
A. Hope and r. Spurlock have been
| elected ruling elders of the Third
Presbyterian church. The new deac-
! ons are William Dealy, H. F. Slower
and Fred w. Bechtol. John A1eXan-
der has been elected trustee for the
| next year.
Prof. H. L. Jones of the Branner
school has been elected Superinten-
dent of the First Presbyterian sun
day school.
Frederick Janzen, aged 81, died
late Thursday night at his home, 2lO
Hancock street. The funeral will be
held Sunday at the German Methodist
Episcopal church at 2:30. Interment
in the Topeka cemetery.
Fire about three o'clock Friday
morning almost completely destroyed
the Church of God and the Saints of
Christ, 1926 Monroe street and badly
damaged a dwelling at 1928 Monroe
street. When the fire was discovered
by neighbors the flames were coming
partment arrived the roof was burned
off and the itnerior Quilted. The dam
age is estimated at about $4,000. The
church building which was occupied
by a colored congregation was almost
a complete loss. Slight damage was
done to the house.
The revival services being conduct
ed at the Second United Brethren
church by Rev. F. NJ. Kesterman of
Lawrence are meeting with marked
success. A large congregation is in
attendance and the meetings are very
interesting. A large number of con-
verts have been received into the
church as a result. Meetings are eX-
pected to continue for some time.
The Rev. Mr.. Kesterman has had
about 20 years of experience in the
evangelistic field and is known as an
enthusiastic practical worker in his
chosen field.
Mr.. B. F. Simons, 4O8 Lafayette
street. who has been suffering with an
attack of pneumonia is now able to
return to work.
the guest of Mr.. o. A. Keene, of Seward
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Eicher, of Seward
avenue, left today for California, where
they will remain permanently.
The Sunfiower club had a delightful
meeting Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Rose Harmon, $40 Han
cock street.
Mr.. and Mrs F. E. skidmore have
sold their property on East Sixth street
and will move soon to Highland Park.
Mrs. Ed Carver, of West Sixth
avenue, was the guest of Mrs. J. w.
Sumey. 425 Chandler street Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Dealy. sos Scot
land avenue, are the proud parents Of
a daughter, born Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jeffries will
occupy their new bungalow on Logan
street as soon as it is completed.
Mr.. w. H. Peters, who has been con-
fined to his home in Highland Park
with an attack of pneumonia is much
better.
Mr.. and Mrs H. c. Walker. of Hutch
inson, Kansas, will spend Sunday with
their son, Mr.. Harry Walker and fam
lily, on East Ninth street.
Mr. and Mrs. P. w. Reser and family,
who have been visiting relatives in
RossviIle for the past week, returned
to their home. rs Lime street. Friday.
Mrs. w. r. Lott and Mrs. Nettie
Amey were the guests of their sister,
Friday, Mrs. Ella Davis, 613 Chandler
street.
his grandfather in Stanberry, Mo, for
the past two weeks. is expected to re-
turn home tomorrow.
At the adult Bible class meeting of
the East Side Methodist church last
evening, Mrs. Ella Davis was elected
Mrs. Spicklemyer.
The following friends helped Mrs W.
c. Martin celebrate her 83rd birthday
Friday afternoon at her home No II
Norris avenue. Mrs. Dolstrum Mrs
Bowers, Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. MulVihill,
Mrs. Saylor, Mrs. Forsythe. Mrs War
ner. Mrs. Ackeley, Mrs. Bigham. Mrs
Bromsrno, Mrs. Isler. Mrs. Richardson
and son. Mrs. Stout and children and
Mrs. Smith, Miss Mulvihill, Miss GLADYS
1{<.I,o \
Mr.. Glen Martin, Mr.. Elmer DoIstrun1
and Mr.. Calvin Stout The, afternoon
was spent in a social way after which
dainty refreshments were served. Mrs
Martin was the recipient of many
pretty remeKnbrances.