The Topeka state journal., 1913-10-07
NORTH SIDE NEWS
Robert McMaster, North To-
peka Pioneer, Died This A. Nj.
Had Resided in North Topeka
Since 1875.

Robert McMaster died at his home
In North Topeka this morning at
O'Clock. His death was caused by an
illness which has bothered him off and
on for the last number of years. Mr..
McMasters was one of North Topeka s
champion old timers and it can be
safely said that he was known and re-
spected by nearly every one in North
Topeka. He was born in the state of
Indiana in 1843. From there he moved
to Texas and later came to Kansas in
1876, where he engaged in the clothing
and shoe business in North. Topeka.
Prior to his death he was engaged In
the real estate and insurance business
on the North Side. He is survived by
his wife and one granddaughter Mr.
McMaster was known in North Topeka
and the northern part of the county as
a friend to every one. as We'll as a
successful business man. According TO
the physicians who attended MN
through his recent illness he was man
of great will power and an iron consul
tuition.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed but will be announced
later.
Boys Steal Grain From L. r.
Three colored boys were arrested this
morning in the Union Pacihc 1relgnt
yards for stealing corn and wheat from
Oldest does not look to be over four
teen wears of age. According to Spe-
cial Officer H. E. Gaines who made
the arrests, the practice has been go
ing on for some time The youngsters
take the keys from the brake shoeS
and drive them between the boards in
the floor of the car and catch the wheat
in sacks They sell the wheat at the
stores III North Topeka for sweepings
They will be taken before Judge Nc
Farland of the juvenile court tomor-
row morning.
Sign Is Placed.
The location for the big electric sign,
Topeka" has been chosen. The sign
will be placed at the intersection of
Norris and Kansas avenue. 1t was for
merly thought that it would be located
between the two banks. In the present
location it will be just across Norris
street south of the banks The sign
will be supported by steel poles and will
be in full view of passengers on the
Rock Island and Union Pacific trains.
U. Tie Plant in Operation.
The Union Pacific tie plant, located
in North Topeka has again been put in
operation after being idle for over
year 1t is expected that more than
half million ties will be treated this
winter at the plant. 1t is in charge of
c. w. Berry.
Bank Exhibits Prize Corn.
The ten ears of corn which took first
prize at the Indian Creek grange fair
are now being exhibited in the window
of the Citizens State bank of North
Topeka The corn was raised by Q. F.
Winner, who lives few miles north
of the city. who presented it to the
bank.
Lights Went Out.
A number of the business houses in
Wit lights
Monday night during the electric
storm After every bright flash of
lightning the lights would go out for a
few minutes and then brighten up
again This happened three times dur
ing the storm.
Personal Mention.
Ada Pennick of Fowler, Kan, is
spending short time in North To-
peka.
William Bridgeford of Silver Lake
has returned to his home after a short
business trip to North Topeka.
Joseph Montague of Perry who was
in North Topeka Monday on business
has returned home.
Charles Heartburg of the Inter Ocean
Mills has returned to his work after
a two weeks vacation.
A. E. Peterson of Granville has re-
turned home after business and
pleasure trip to North Topeka.
George Nelson has returned to his |
home in North Topeka after a busi- |
ness and pleasure trip to Missouri.
j. H. George has returned from a !
business trip to Sibley. Mo.
Roy f. Hall of Granville who was |
in North Topeka on business Monday !
has returned home.
E. S. Gresser of the Citizens State |
bank has returned from Lakeview, |
where he spent Sunday.
Every grocer in town has caught i
on to Banquet Flour. Every up-to- |
the-minute grocer will fill your order |
without delay.-Adv.
w. H. Woodward has returned to
his home in Elmont after a business
trip to North Topeka. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Marsh of |
F<ilmer have returned from northern |
where they spent the sum-
mer.
Mrs w. E. walraven of Elmont was
a North side visitor Monday evening.
Boyce Forbes of the Forbes Milling |
of Kiro has returned to his
home after a trip to Topeka on COM
pany business.
C. r. jackson of Elmont was North
side business and pleasure visitor Mon
day.
j. F. Scheer left this morning for
City where he will remain for
a short time.
Leon DeWire of Wichita who has
been in North Topeka visiting relatives,
has left for his home
Benjamin Meade has returned to
his home in RosSvi1le after spending a
few days in North Topeka.
Miss Martha Massey who has been
i'll for some time at a local hospital