The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-24
IN NORTH TOPEKA.
R0ssville Man Receives Letter
From German Front.
Gravel Roads Are Cut Through
Due to Moisture.

ETeQ k4cIl8uQ Oh TSO99V1lSs well
known in the western part of Shaw
nee county. recently received letter
from his mother and sister, who are
in Stats. Germany, and also copy
of the Der Altmarker." a paper pub
lished in Stendal. Germany, which
gives some accurate information on
the war situation.
The letter states the ladies are fuii
of patriotism for their country ana
that England cannot subdue Germany
by starvation.
Several of Mr.. Hollands relatives
have met with misfortune during the
war VIM. Hoppe, q cousin. had an
eye shot out in one of the battles.
VIM. Holland. a brother OF Fred
Holland. is in the Pioneer service OF
the Russian front and up to date.
January 2. had not been hurt
The letter gave some OF the prices
in Germany. Cotton seed cake is SELL
ing for SO per cwt, and only one sack
is allowed at one purchase. Shorts
cannot be fed to cattle. Bread must
be made with one-fOurth rye. one
fourth wheat and the rest potatoes.
Eggs sell for 80 cents q dozen, Dutter
As cents a pound and hogs are selling
from $12 to SIS per hundred.
Der Altmarker" gives the NUMBER
of prisoners taken from all sources
as 5S6,0l3. This includes officers and
men.
Gravel Roads Cut Through.
According to farmers coming in
from the surrounding country the
gravel roads are in a bad condition.
The continued moisture has 1905
ened the gravel until when a heavy
wagon passes over the graveled roads
the wheels cut through in some places
to the earth below. -E-.r-s.
Notes and Personals.
NJ 70 u n ~ Pncsxyi1vo
is visiting her son and family. VIM.
Markham of 1914 North jackson
street.
John Coleman of Barber county is
visiting friends and relatives on the
North side.
Miss frankie Liens arrived Tuesday
from Kansas City. to take charge or
the millinery department Of the Aus
tin-Snediker Mercantile company.
Henry Beuchner returned today
from a trip to Leavenworth. where he
attended a meeting OF Abdallah
shrine.
Boyce Forbes of Kiro is spending
the day on the North side.
Mrs. Claude Doan and son, Tracy
Doan, returned Tuesday to Kansas
city. Mo. Mrs. Doan has been visit
ing her mother. Mrs. Mary E. Doan.
l22s North Quincy street. .,
No. 3. Knights and Ladies' of Secur-
ity gave a social meeting Tuesday
night in the lodge hall. 831 North
Kansas avenue. After the meeting a
supper was served.
w. F. George of Kiro has returned
home after spending a short time In
North Topeka on business.
John Sheetz has returned home aft
er attending the meeting OF Abdallah
shrine in Leavenworth. -.-.......
number of the rural telephone
on account of the recent snow. Along
the Central avenue road many poles
are reported to be down.
The North Topeka Fair store is
moving today from their present loca-
ton. 833 North Kansas avenue. to
s37 North Kansas avenue.
! NJ. l.. Truedell of South Topeka wal
visiting friends on the North side to.
day.
r.. A. Taylor of Granville has re.
turned home after spending a shor
time in North Topeka. :,
Harry Lucas OF Silver Lake was .
North side visitor today.
w. v. Casebier. has returned from
business trip to Carbondale. Kan. %
Denial Of a report that he was mar
ried was today made by Charles Wind
North Topekan employed in thu
that such a thing has not yet oc
Cured" said Wind. land appreciate
the extreme kindness Of the author
of the announcement and am still
living in hopes"
Due to the heavy snow which ha,
destroyed communication east Of To
peka the Union Pacific railroad ha,
made North Topeka emergency head
quarters for teleEraphing to western
points until the damage can be re
paired.
Charles Wind il spending a few
days with his parents north of town.
The girls gymnasium class of Nortl
Topeka will meet Thursday night IL
the North Topeka Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Thomas o
S29 Adams street entertained tn
members of the Fourth Night club a
six o'clock dinner Tuesday night
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Collier
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stewart, MI
and Mrs. Clarence. Kistler. Mr.. an