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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS

Arthur Dewitt will erect a $4,000
dwelling at 4O3 Reno street.
Buy Johnson's prepared wax to poll
ish your cars with Southwick's. s25
Kansas avenue.-Adv.
Richard Schwalm, who was operat-
ed on az local hospital two weeks
ago, is recovering slowly.
There were a good many Topeka
people who fed lightly Wednesday,
forgetting that it was the day of the
big grocers' picnic.
S. ID. Flora, the local weather OBJ
server, is expected to return to Tope-
ka tonight He has been enjoying a
vacation in Indiana.
a. NJ. Lamar, of Dallas, Tex, chief
clerk to the vice president of the Mis-
souri, Kansas & Texas Lines, is in
Topeka today, calling on local railroad
men.
An innovation in the way of socials
Will be given by the G.. c.. Gs. of the
Highland Park Sunday school Friday
evening, August 81, at the school
house.
This is TIE kind of weather for par
ties ION the old front porch" Of course
there is Limitation to the varieties of
parties that are favored by this cool
period.
John A. Davis, jeweler and
building, will open a store at sos
Kansas avenue. The move will be
made September L.
Oscar Hartman was sentenced to
serve a sentence of not more than two
years in the state penitentiary for wife
desertion today, in the second division
of the district court
The bond of $4,000 for E. A.
Campbell, treasurer-elect of Shawnee
county. is for a period of two years
and not three. The county clerk has
called for bids on this bond.
ference at The Salvation Army hall,
400 Kansas avenue, is 1.-The Second
Coming" Last nights text was HAS
Christianity Failed" and was well at
tended.
The officials of the Central Y. NJ c.
A. are considering turning the big
west room on the fourth floor of the
building into handball court. This
game is even more popular than vol
leyball in the large cities.
E. G. Chouteau of Kansas City
state manager for the Court of Honor.
will attend the meeting of Shawnee
court No. SIS tomorrow night. Re-
freshments will be served and dance
will be given after the meeting.
NJ. w. Gilmore and James McCarne,
jitney drivers, were arrested WedneS-
day night for speeding. They were
released on a promise to appear for
trial Friday. Motor Policemen Rich
ards and Welsh made the arrests.
DR.. Harold B. Wood, city physician,
was conducted on an inspection tour
the Santa Fe shops Wednes-
day He was favorably impressed
with the number of devices installed
to lessen the danger of accidents.
Prof Emil Wilm, formerly profess
sor of philosophy at Washburn col
lege and more recently of Bryn Mawr
college, has been given the chair of
at Boston university, sue
ceeding Benjamin w. Van Ripper, re-
signed
T. w. Cartinell, Tenth and Gilmore
avenues reported to Sheriff L. L.
<iene that a set of harness had been |
stolen from his barn. He offers $40 |
-eward for the return of the harness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

ton in North Topeka to replace the
one burned down last winter. The
new structure will be located between
the Union Pacific and Santa F'e main
lines north of Gordon street.
Miss Tira Cunningham of Kansas
City is the guest of Miss Ethel Nc
Clure.
Mrs. J. Van Lanbingham and her
daughter, Miss Mamie, of Baldwin,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hall,
S31 North Quincy street.
Mrs. H. f. Pitt. 500 North Quincy
street, is visiting friends and relatives
in Joplin, Mo.
NJ. A. Hutchinson of Kiro was in
North Topeka Wednesday on business.
George L. Rymer has returned from
a business trip to Kinsley, Kan.
Louis Winters of Hoyt was in North
Topeka Wednesday on business.
NJ. Petro, druggist
Mrs. Patrick Cunningham of S26
North Jackson street is visiting her
daughters in Silver Lake
o. f. Dillon of Silver Lake was in
North Topeka Wednesday on business
The general committee of the Odd
Fellows which is making arrange
ments for the union picnic of Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs held its final
last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

caloric Fireless Cookers at Forbes.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
NO CLASS FOR THEM
Exhibit of Skunlxs Is Declined by Fair
Management.
CONTRACT"

q, ]. r. Negley, of Hudson,
Kansas, agree to exhibit at the
fair held at Topeka. This exhibit
TO consist of one pair OF skunks
end these animals to be harmless
in every way
Read that again. demanded Sam
Lux, president and manager of the
big free fair when the above blank
contract was read to him by his Off
cial stenographer, Dale Warmer.
1t was read again and then a letter
which says: Il have some pet ami
mails that the different fairs have been
them
From SIS to 500 for an exhibit of
two skunks!" exploded President Lux.
But these are not the ordinary, or
garden variety of skunks," pleaded
Warmer who is something of an an
thority on skunkology.
why not ?''
Because the contract specifically
states that they are harmless in every
way"
Under what classification would an
exhibit OF harmless SkunkS come ~
asked the manager of Col. Bill Stagg,
the mentor and authority on all ques-
tions regarding classification.
Lets see unused the colonel.
Not under dairy animals. not under
it up. AS Kreipe."
Il don't know" said Kreipe, the
superintendent of the speed depart
ment. They are not runners
So. just because the classification
could not be determined by these eX-
perts the harmless skunks are not
coming to the free fair.
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OAKLAND NOTES,
CItems for this department may be
pkoned to 1915 or State Journal cffica1

Mrs. Clara Burns and daughter
Ruth of Sheridan, Wyo., arrived here
Tuesday to join Mrs. Burns's mother,
Mrs. j. w. Cubbison, in visit to the
c. r. Cole family.
Mrs. J. E. Giendenning has sold her
property in Green street and will move
to her new home in West Eighth street
within short time.
Ralph Fay is reported recovering
slowly from injuries received to his
hand a few days ago.
NJ. A. Ward of Forest avenue has
gone to Leavenworth to visit friends
a few days.
Miss Beatrice Miller is entertaining
this week at her home in AFTER avenue
Misses Helen Mcpherson and Georgia
Simple.
Miss Ruth Robinson has returned to
her home in Elk Creek, Mo-, after a
few weeks visit with relatives here.
Miss Laura Strange of Green street
has gone to Carthage and Joplin, Mo-,
to visit relatives a few weeks.
Mrs. H. NJ. McCloud of Indianapolis
Ind, is here, called by the serious ILL
ness of her mother, Mrs. d. NJ. Ruth
bun.
Miss Irene Fournay of Kansas City,
Mo-, is spending a few weeks with her
uncle, D. z. Biggs, and family in Kel-
lam avenue.
Mrs Joseph Bower entertained the
members of the Busy Bee club We'd
nesday afternoon at her home in Wa
Mrs. George Gladfelter, Mrs Philip
Meinhardt, Mrs. Fred Skidmore,, Mrs.
Glen Harmon, Mrs. L. Smith, Mrs. Ira
Hawver, Mrs. Ella Chaplin, Mrs.
Joseph Gordon, Mrs. Martin Goodman
and Mrs. Bower The next meeting
will be held Septem Der % with Mrs.
Chaplin in Wabash avenue
Mr.. George Borst of Ohio is visiting
his brother, Fred Borst, and family in
Poplar street this week.
Mrs. z. A. Reser has returned to
with relatives here.
Dr. H. E. Wolfe, district superin-
tendent of the NJ. E. churches. and
Rev. A. E. Peterson of the Oakland
NJ. E. church are attending the vari-
Gus churches in the Topeka district
this week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Lingo, Mrs. Clara
Burns and daughter Ruth and Mrs. ].
w Cubbison of Sheridan. Wyo., were
dinner guests yesterday at the c. r.
Cole home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
in NORTH TOPEKA
Soldier Greek Is Being Polluted
by Garbage Haulers.
Schools Will Open Sept. z in
Country Districts.

Complaints are being made by
persons living near Soldier creek that
refuse is being dumped into the
stream. At one spot near Garfield
park large quantity of waste mat
Ter mas accumulated making the con-
dltlon of the creek there particularly
unSanitary, it is alleged. The situa-
ton is extremely serious, persons liv-
ing near the creek say, because the
creek Is not now running. the water
there having backed up from the
river Waste matter thrown into the
stream is not washed into the river.
Action looking toward the curtail-
ment of the practice must be taken
by county officials as~he refuse APP
pears to have been dumped at point
just outside the city limits.
No formal complaint has been
made to either tire city or county of
ficers.
Schools Open September Z.
Opening of the school year in the
country has been set for September
z, and practically all the district
pleted arrangements to begin enroll
ment for the new term on that date.
The date was suggested by John r.
Ely, county superintendent of schools
but the acceptance is optional with
the school boards. To obtain a more
uniform school year throughout the
county The date suggested by Mr..
Ely will be adopted by the majority
of the boards.
Repairs on many of the school
houses north OF the city have been
rushed for the past month. New fur
naces have been installed in a num-
Der of buildings. Interior and eXte-
rior decoration has been general. In
a few districts new school houses have
been erected.
Teachers for schools in the north
ern part of Shawnee county were OBJ
tanned more than a month aaeo. In
many instances school ma'ams who
taught last year have been retained
Grange To Hold Open Meeting.
An open meeting will be held at
Pleasant Hill Grange Saturday, Au-
gust %. A feature of the meeting
will be an address by Mrs. Ella Bur-
ton, state lecturer The program
for the evening will also include sew
will be charged.
Red Men on Raid.
The opening gun in the campaign
to increase the membership of the
Red Men in North Topeka will be
fired tonight. Plans for the raid on
the ranks of the North Side palefaces
will be laid at a meeting to be held
this evening at the Red Men hall
c. Moulton, deputy great sachem
for the state of Kansas. will be pres
ent at the meeting tonight and will
on the North Side during the !
campaign. The duration of the at
tack on the palefaces has not been de- |
termined.
Notes and Personals.
J. c. Snediker of the Austin SneGi- /
ker Mercantile company has returned /
from a business trip to New York,
and other eastern points.
Officials of the A. T. & S. F. rail-
road have completed what is believed |
to be the final estimate for new sta
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ner- The program: Violin solo, Louis
H. smith; cornet solo, Charles Sea-
cat; Sheriff. Smith, piano accon1pan-
list; vocal duet, Miss Madeline Hopes
and H. A. Jungk, and selections by
the Y NJ. c. A. quartet. There also
will be short talks.
Remodeling of the new quarters of
the public utilities commission on the
fifth floor of the state house has not
yet been completed. A bunch of old
records has been transferred but it is
probable that the commission will
occupy their old rooms on the first
floor until late in Septe mber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

and says that he will not ask any
questions
/ Topeka men are not very earnest
devotees of Robert Reed, according to
q young man who ca me here recently
from the east This man made the
statement that he had never been in
a place where so many men chew to-
| bacco as here.
Without intending any disloyaty a
waitress IN Topeka restaurant sta ted
today that she would be glad when
the Cremerie opened for business.
Since the Cremerie closed the other
/ cafes have experienced material in
crease in business
A Topeka man went to a local store
the other day to buy his boy a harp.
He looked over the supply and select
ed one. Then he glanced at the name.
1t said: Made in Germany-The
Lusitania.I The man thought this
was heaping insult on injury.
A free clinic for babies is being
held today at the Parkdale street
school. This is the first of weekly
peka Public Health Nursing associa-
ton clinic for Mexican babies has
been started at Branner school.
Big watermelons are being shipped
to Topeka from Oklahoma and are on
sale at local stores at L Il cents a
pound. Some of the melons weigh as
high as seventy-five pounds. The To-
cal crop, which is late, will be light.
Some of the patches" were washed
out.
not heard of the grocers' and butch
ers' picnic neglected to order supplies
for Wednesdays meal. Asked by the
lady of the house if she had any
bread. the girl replied: Yes, that's
the one thing we haven't anything else
but"
Lists of prices on coal at the vari-
Gus stations in the county have been
compiled by the committee of the
county grange for the use of the
oranges in the country. Oranges
should consult the committee before
ordering their coal supply for the
winter.
w. w. Stahl of Lyons, Kan, was in
Topeka today on legal business. Stahl
is an old Washburn football player
and is well known among the grads of
the college because of his proves on
the gridiron. He has been county at
torney of Rice county but does not
hold that position now.
Early this spring there was an I'M
usually large number of people walk
ing on crutches around Topeka Now
injuries to eyes ere prevalent. Many
people with bandageS over one eye
are to be seen around town. These
things seem to be epidemic, the same
as smallpox, measles and other dis
eases.
An excellent chance for some one
the branches of a thorny locust tree
that brushes the side of the street cars
Just west of the Potwin station. When
the windows are open the branches
protrude through and passengers have
to dodge to escape being scratched by
the thOrnS.
A reformed might OWL reports
that only a year ago he walked sew
eral times from Seventeenth and Lane
street to Gordon and Kansas avenue
in North Topeka after midnight with
out seeing anything in uniform except
a porter at the National hotel. One
can't travel three blocks now without
running into at least one cop
A complimentary dinner will be
served in GemmclI hall Friday eve
ming at $50 o'clock farewell
event in honor of Joseph f. Reisner,
whose resignation as physical direct
of the Central Y..M. G. A. will be-
come effective September l. There
will be u reception following the din
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

J. c. Snediker of the Austin Sne6i-
ker Mercantile company has returned
from a business trip to New York,
Chicago and other eastern points.
Officials of the A. T. & S. F. rail-
road have completed what is believed
to be the final estimate for a new sta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be a special commune
cation of Topeka Lodge No. II. A. F.
e A. NJ. Friday. August 81, at SIS
a. m, to attend the funeral of Brother
John NJ. Sentz All Master MasonS
invited to meet with US.
RALPH w. SQUIRES, Master.
CARL w. NELLIS. Secretary.
(AdVertiScment.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26
Women's and Children's Ready-to-
Wear at Clearance Prices

Women's S7.95 Dresses S4.95-Made of fine
NOTES.-THE wide three tier skirt style, beautifully
made and finished, regular low price $3.50;
Sale Price S1.95.
$3.50 Wolfe Dresses S2.9S-Handsomely made of
plain or dotted voies; the skirt has the raised
waist line; neatly trimmed. Clearance Price $2.9S
Womens Linen Dresses S1.79-Made of pure
linen; collars and cuffs of white pique; yoke
skirt button trimmed.
Chldren's Dresses 50c-Gingham or percale;
pleated skirt long waist style; well made and
nicely trimmed; ages to Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-26

We desire 10 thank our kind friends
and neighbors for the sympathy and
beautiful floral offerings in the death
of our husband and father.
MRS. V y. ANDERSON AND
FAMILY. ADV.
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western Fare Hearing Oct. 81.

Washington, Aug. 26-Arguments
on the adjustment Of passenger fares
on western railroads will be held here
before the interstate commerce COM
mission October 6 ard Z. Arguments
on adjustment in eastern live stock
rates will be heard here October s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
 Registration Notice

I will visit the following precincts of Jefferson county at the place of voting in each. for registration of all qualified voters for the years 1915-16, remaining one day at each place from 6 a. m until sunset, as follows: Graham, Monday, December 13, 1915 l Pumphouse, Tuesday. December IA 1915. Smiths Mill. Wednesday. December 16, 1915.
 Guin, Thursday, December 16, 1915. Blossburg, Friday. December IT, 1915.
 Irondale, Saturday, December IS, 1915. Locust Fork, Monday, December 20, 1915.
 Pratt City. Tuesday, December 21. 1915.
 woodlawn. Wednesday December 22. 1915.
 Gate City. Thursday December 2s. 1915
 City Hall, Friday December 24, 1915 North Birmingham, Tuesday Decem- Ter 2s, 1915.
 Ensley, Wednesday December 29, 1915. Avondale, Thursday December 30, 1915
 Wylam, Friday December 31. 1915. Courthouse. January 1 to 5, 1916 Huffman, Thursday January 6, 1915. Littleton, Friday January 2, 1916. MulSa. Saturday January 8, 1916. Republic, Monday, January 10, 1918. Virginia Mines, Tuesday January II, 1915
 Jonesboro, Wednesday January 12, 1916.
 Fairfield, Thursday January 13, 1916. Oxmoor. Friday January IA. 1916. Leeds, Saturday January Is, 1916. Morris, Monday January IT. 1916 Warrior, Tuesday January IS, 1916. Palos, Wednesday January 19, 1916. Lewisburg, Thursday January 20. 1916.
 Bessie, Friday January 21, 1916. Bessemer Saturday January 22, 1916. Adamsville, Monday January 21, 1916. Woodward, Tuesday January 25, 1916. Hardwood, Wednesday January 26, 1916.
 New Castle, Thursday January 27. 1916.
 Attention Is called to the fact that cr Ter the new law only once in two N s.'s--November 15, 1915. to February l. 1916, and each two years there after--may the voters of Jefferson county register. BEN F. RAY.
 Registrar for Jefferson County.
 11-e2- 3f-mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
MAKES TEMPTING DESSERT

How many have ever tried this? Peel pare and slice quarterwise ripe apples, leaving slices about three guar ters of an inch thick. Stew them In grape juice. Serve as fruit. dessert. or pies. Try 1t. MRS. c. H. NJ"
 The many uses of really good grape juice in cooking are just beginning to be understood by American house. wives. If peaches are substituted for apples in your recipe the dessert Is even more tempting. Serve with whip ped cream and sugar. If fresh peaches are out of season. canned are a fair imitation. Drain off the canned juice, of course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Growing Quite Deaf

T saw that J. c. c. offers to give to a deaf person a new otophone. As I am in need of one. write to you with re- gard to it. l am a woman getting along in years and am becoming quite deaf. If it isn't asking too much will you give me the address of J. c. c. and will call or send for the instrument and thank the person for helping me in my affliction. MRS. R. M. C."
 If I mistake not it was w. c. who spoke of an otophone committed to his liberal hand by a charitable woman to who we owe much. If he still has it in his possession you are sure to hear from him. We await his reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
For Study at Home

T come to you fot heIp and advice. As to the first thing. could you please help mo to get books for high school? am not going to attend. but shall take up studies at home. When through with this I expect to take up the study of pharmacy. I am German. educated but don't write and speak good English, as I have been but short tune in this coun- try. Do you think should try it any, way? If somebody would lend me the books only l would appreciate this favor very much. would take the best of care. and return them as soon as through. My
 husband Is affected with. this dreadful disease that works so slow but sure diabetes. I have to take this step, even
 if hard at first, so as to be able to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
WANTED-SALESMEN


 WANTED--High-cass iubrcating oil, grease and speciality salesman by larg- est refiner; to man experienced mar keting lubricants, best salary and ex- penses paid give several references first letter. Address C-17, care Age Herald. 11-27-12t-sat t-su-mo IF you are going to travel Alabama closely during December write us to- day. J. F. McGregor Mfg. Co, 709-711 Cherry st., Chattanooga, Tenn.
 12-5-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Deyotes Time to Inyalids

"If you have at any time any shut-ins or especial cases you wish looked into I shall be most glad to give them some of my time. Do not hesitate to call upon me or write to me. HELEN II. R.
 It is a valued member who makes the whole souled offer She is eminently fit- ted for the mission in which she volun- teers. It will be privilege to pass her address over to the class to which she longs to minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
lQNE GENT 4 W0RDONE GENT 4 W0RD0NE CENT A W0RDN
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent a word . day; no ad
 taken for less taBnn c1c for first fnser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
MALE HELP WANTED

EANTED-Agents for hand soaps and
 |cleaning articles selling either to the |dealer or to the consumer. Men with |experience preferred. Send for agency
 duplication blank. Address o. H. Sales
 |Co.. 72 Francis ave. Hartford, Conn l2-s-l0t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Bovs' Club Needs Equipment

Il am in charge of a newly organized boys club in church located in con- gested and transient community. The church is unable to furnish enough equip ment to carry on the work as it should be- and will be glad to accept assistance from anyone interested. We need gym nasium equipment indoor games and manual training tools. together with good reading matter. Might 1t be possible that some of your readers would have any of the above named articles that they are not using, and would be willing to give to us? The boys ages range from 12 to 16 years. I shall be glad to go more fully into detail with anyone interested.
 wv. D. O."
 A fine job Is laid here to the hands of our junior members Lest the task should seem what they would call "a big com tract" let me remind them again that many littles make a muckie." Done into American English, that means that if each boy or girl contributes one tool or game or book to the equipment of the boys club there will be a generous bunch by the time the gifts reach W. D. o. His address Is in our hands. Don't burden the newspaper office with your parcels! Get his name from us and ship direct-and now!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
SITUATION WANTED

RATEs-One cent a word day; no nd.
 taken for less than 25c for first iBser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
PHOTOGRAPHER

FOUND-Ihe hsst place ill the city to have your Christmas photographs made
 You San save S2 to S4 per dozen. Qual- ity the best. Hilton Studio, 19l2ia Sd ave 12-4-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
MISCELLANEOUS

CONTRACTOR RaTing some materiai on hand would build one large house or two small ones extra cheap. Address Contractor. 250S 33d ave, N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
WANTED--HELP

RATES-One cent a word a day, no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- tfOn. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06

SPECIAL SALE-owing to overcrowd- :
 ed lofts, I am offering for the first time a limited number of guaranteed mated and working Homers from the best stock. I will sell them for a
 special price of s1.50 per pair. Call phone 239S-J or visit lofts at 2177 Highland ave. 11-2S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-06
Superficiality

FrOm JUdge.
 she~-Phyllis Featherwcight Is going to study geology.
 He--Well I am glad that she'll at last get beneath the surface of some thing,