The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-09-27
in NORTH TOPEKA
ChaS. III. Rhodes, Noted Poultry
Judge Is Dead.
Boyce Forbes Leaves kirO Mer-
camille Company.

of the best poultry judges in the
United States. died Saturday night al
the family home, 1928 West sixth
street. Death was caused from heart
faiIure Until a few weeks ago Mr..
and Mrs Rhodes lived at 925 North
Quincy street, where they had resided
for the past twenty-seven years.
1t is with sorrow and regret thal
his many friends learn of his death
At the state and county fairs of Kan
sas. Mr. Rhodes was well known flg-
ure in the poultry circles. HIS JadS-
ment was sought by the fancy poultry
raisers all over the country. In NO
vember he was planning to attend the
worlds fair in San Francisco Cal,
where he had been engaged to judge
the poultry show.
The deceased was a brother-in-law
of DR.. L. A. Ryder and Mrs A. T.
Goodhue of Kansas City, Mo. Satur-
day evening Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoes Wis
tied at the home of DR.. Ryder, leaving
about 8 O'Clock. Upon arriving at
their home he remarked he was not
feeling well, and a short time after
he died.
afternoon from the chapel of Con-
wells Undertaking parlors. Inter
ment in Rochester cemetery.
Boyce Forbes Resigns.
About October l, Boyce FORBES.
manager of the Kiro Mercantile COM
pany. will sever his connection with
the company.
Since the organiza ton of the mer
camille company at Kiro Mr.. Forbes
has been in charge of the store and
under his managership a substantial
business has been built up among the
farmers of that community. The
store is owned by the farmers of the
Kiro district.
At present Mr.. Forbes is consider
ing several offers. one of which is
e ba nf
Brothers, millers.
Night Cereus Blooms.
The large night blooming cereus is
again blooming at Frank r. Conwelrs
and three more are scheduled for to-
night. The flower usually blooms
about o'clock.
Notes and Personals.
william Frey of Manhattan has re-
turned home after spending Sunday
with friends on the North side.
A basket picnic supper will be held
Tuesday night after the installation of
officers by Shawnee council No. 8,
knights and Ladies of Security.
George Young left today for En-
poria, where he will spend a short
time on business.
The congregation of the North To-
peka Congregational church will hold
a business meeting Wednesday even
ing in the church.
Roy LukenS is in EmpOrla on bust
ness.
Fred johnson. of 1926 North Mon
roe street, is still confined to his home
with illness. His condition is reported
to be no better.
Blanch Dietrich, of shorey. has re-
turned from Kansas City, where she
has been visiting friends.
V. Cromwell, who lives in southern
Kansas, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. T. Cromwell, of 913 North
Jackson street
Joe Shenk has returned to his home
in Rossville after a business trip to
North Topeka.
Ed wyant. of Silver Lake. was on
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Denison, of
Shorey, ar spending several days in
Kansas City.
H: c. MCKINLEY, of the Citizens
after a weeks vacation.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Christian church will hold a bust
ness meeting tonight at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Will COwdry, 1919 North !
Jackson street.
George waychoff and son, Claud. !
have returned to Emporia after !
spending Sunday with relatives on the !
North side.
Mrs. Fred Morns entertained the
members of her Sunday school class
saturday afternoon at her home, 1000 |
North Qulcny street. Twelve MEM /
berS OF the intermediate department /
were present.
j. c. Petro. of Hutchinson has re- |
turned home after visiting his mother
Mrs Mary Petro, and sister, Mrs. John |
r. Johnston
j.. M FOUGHT, a former merchant of |,
the North side, left today for Arkansas
Pass. Texas, where he will make his
future home on a farm
II. Brltenstein, of the Graber-Brit- i
enstein hardware store, is confined to
his nome with blood poison.
Fred Nolland has returned from a /
business trip to st. Louis.
Mrs H. d. Miller has returned from |
Los Angeles and other California |
points. While in San Diego she visited |
Mrs. Ed Scott, a former resident of 4
North Topeka. Mrs. Lois Payton |
Goodman. formerly of North Topeka /
but now living in Champaign. ILL.,, was
also a guest of Mrs. Scott while Mrs. |