The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-11
Survey of Soldier and Indian
Creeks to Begin Soon.
1t Will Require Six Weeks and
Cost $1,000.

The typographical surveys of Sol
dier and Indian creeks, which were
authorized by the North Topeka
Drainage board, will begin next week
if plans which the members of the
board have made materialiZe. The
survey of the, two creeks will be the
preliminary steps to extensive i'm
provements along their course with
view of protecting the country
through which the streams flow from
damage when they go out of their
banks. The results of the survey are
being eagerly awaited by persons liv-
ing in the North Topeka drainage dis
trict.
After the survey is made members
of the board will be able to estimate
the character OF the improvements
necessary and the probable expense.
1t is believed that it will take about
six weeks to make the survey. The
cost is estimated at $1,000.
The survey will extend from the
Rochester bridge to the boundaries of
the district. The distance on a straight
line is less than fifteen miles, but
owing to bends in the creeks the sur
Wy will cover more than twenty-five
miles. A number Of bends in the
streams undoubtedly will be cut out
but members of the board are inclined
to believe that most of the improve
ments will be made by constructing
bikes.
Funds to meet the expense of max
ing the improvements along the
streams probably will be raised by a
bond issue. A direct tax on the prop
erty affected by the improvements
could be laid, but owing to the large
sum involved that means of raising
the money will not be resorted TO- IL
the belief of persons living in the dis
trict.
Special Cars For Picnic.
Special street cars Will be provided
by the Topeka Street Railway COM
pany for members CT the North To-
peka Baptist Sunday school who will
hold a picnic at Gage park tomorrow
The cars will leave Garfield park at
10 o'clock in the morning and will
stop at each intersection until Norris
street is reached.
Benefit Social Tonight.
An elaborate social will be held to-
night at the Quincy school grounds
for the benefit of the North Topeka
playground. Ice cream, cake and
candy will be served and a pretty
program. featuring work by the chill
dren. will be given
The entertainment is being given to
raise funds for the Fairgrounds which
are on the ragged edge financially. A
number of directors in the city are
serving without pay and unless
enough money can be raised by the
socials which are being given at the
various parks the Fairgrounds will not
be able to complete the season.
Notes and Personals.
Eugene lodge MOI /. o. o. F., will
meet tonight in the hall, S37 North
Kansas avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Millburn and
Mrs. Z. G. Messenger went to Silver
Lake Tuesday afternoon. where they
will attend the funeral of Mrs Viii
liam Schidler, who died at her home
in Silver Lake Monday
L. H. Leary has moved to 1921
North Tyler street
Herman Beuchner and Alt Holm
baum went to Mayetta Tuesday on a
fishing trip. They we'll be gone several
days.
B. F. Cook, formerly of North To-
peka, stopped over in the city for a
few hours Tuesday on his way to Cali
fornia. Mr.. Cook moved to Gentry,
Ark. after leaving North Topeka and
is still making his home at that place.
w. B. Casebier returned home Tues
day from Dodge City.
Mrs. a. H Gilifillen went to Perry
Tuesday on business.
Mrs S. H. Hummel. of Elmont, was
in North Topeka Tuesday.
Mrs. Margaret Hetzel left Tuesday
afternoon for California, where she
will visit her son.
Mrs. J. P. Jacobs 1874 North West
ern avenue, entertained friends at her
home last night in honor of her little
daughter Genevieve. who celebrated
her seventh birthday anniversary
Popular games were played and re-
freshments were served. The guests
included: Mrs. George Herschfeldt.
Mrs. Z. Rison, Mrs. j. p Jacobs. Miss
Kate Jacobs, Miss Kate Herschfeldt.
Miss Barbara Jacobs, Miss Matilda
Herschfeldt, Miss Rebecca Bleir. Miss
Lena Jacobs, Miss Eliza beth Burghart
Miss Marie Herschfeldt Miss Florence
Herschfeldt, Miss Forlence Burghart.
Miss Marcella Herschfeldt Miss
Pauline Burghart, Miss Margare
Rison, Miss Genevieve Jacobs. George
Jacobs, Paul Herschfeldt and Ray
mond Jacobs.