The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-11
Veteran Is Succeeded by A. +.
Weldon and Company.
WAS IN BUSINESS 40 YEARS
Churches Will Hold Union Ser
vices-Baptists in Charge.
Other News Notes of Interest In
North Shawnee.


chants in the entire city and recognized
as the oldest in North Topeka. has
retired from business. He has sold
his shoe store at 816 North Kansas
avenue to A. T. Wedoff. who has been
employed as clerk for 16 years or
more.
John Nystrom is 70 years old and be-
gan in the shoe business in North To-
peka forty years ago. He has been In
the same business ever SINCE For a
short time his store was located on the
northwest corner of Kansas avenue
and Norris street but has been In the
present location more than 80 years.
The Citizens State bank is on the site
Of his former place of business.
In all his career as a shoe dealer in
North Topeka, Mr.. Nystrom has made
many friends. He was always pleas
competitors. He IL probably as popu-
lar and as well known as any man in
any part Of the city, Mr.. Nystrom will
6pend his time at his home at lob
North Jackson street.
Several years ago he was quite ac-
tive and took an interest in public at
fairs but in recent years he has not
spent much time in this manner but
this was caused by age and natural
physical decline.
Mr.. A. +. Wedoff. who has bought
Mr.. Nystrom's interest, has been en-
very popular and is welcomed by the
other merchants Of North Topeka. He
commands the respect OF all who know
him and the people OF North Topeka
Will recognize him as one Of the most
reliable men in this part Of the city.
pleted and Mr.. Weldon assumed man
agement Of the business Thursday.
To Dedicate Fire Station.
The dedication services and house
warming of fire station No. i which has
1ust been completed. will be held under
the auspices Of the North Topeka Civic
club during the first week in August.
The COMMITTEES plans an excellent pro-
gram. William Van Ness has agreed
to arrange the musical part of the
program which will consist of. orchestra
music. and vocal selections by chorus
and solos. Among those who will ap-
pear as a sOlOist is Miss Florence Rowe
Of North Topeka
The members of the. arrangement
committee yesterday called upon May
or COfran and the city commissioners
are asked for the privilege of using the
hre station for social purposes on this
occasion and 1t was granted. At the
same time Mayor Cofran and the menu
beers. of the city commission accepted
an Invitation to attend the affair. The
affair was postponed a short time be-
cause Commissioner Bone expects to
A<AVo the city lIOE Tune anu Will not
return until about that time.
The plumbing in the building has not
been completed. The plumbers were at
work during the early part of the week
and have not reported during the last
few days. The firemen cannot under
stand why the work is being delayed.
Joseph Hanlon, the fire chief also
will attend and will be asked to take
part in the program.
Bridal Couple Surprised.
A delightful surprise party and mis-
ccllaneous shower was given Friday
evening by friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Hoverman, of 1889 North Tyler street,
who were recently married. A large
number OF their friends took them un-
awares at their home, presenting them
with many beautiful and useful pres
ents. Refreshments were served during
the evening. The guests included the
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Bentley, Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Clouse, MIR. and Mrs. f.
-. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs.cJ. 8. Reedy,
0lr. and Mrs. E. o. Reedy. Rev. Mr..
John Zimmerman, Mrs. Mary Blanch-
dfd. Mrs. p. T. Rowe, Mrs. Mary Chase
Stone. Mrs. Myrtle Cowdrey. Miss Lesa
Thomas. Miss Fern Barric.nan, Miss