The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-20

service to the state) but upon her,
personally, should praise and honor
be bestowed as one of the pioneers,
herself, and state builders.
One has only to look upon this por-
trait, to catch the reflection Of her
personality, which the artist has
faithfully portrayed. A kindly, force
full, alert, well poised, woman.
One can realize the strength OF in
tellect, the breadth of sympathy and
the earnest capability which she has
brought to face every situation in
life She has been an ideal home
maker, and nothing better can be said
of any woman than this. She mas
given to the world three children, who
are taking their places, in turn, in the
worlds service. She has more than
fulfilled the place of the perfect wom-
an of the proverbs, whose "ch1ldren
rise up and call her blessed" and
whose husband praises her in the
gates" for Mrs. Coburn has given to
the community anc the state where
she has lived, a personal interest in
all that benefits and uplifts, and her
influence has counted as moral
force.
1t is particularly appropriate that
Kansas, foremost of all the states in
Appreciation of the rights. privileges
and work of women, should keep
place upon the walls of her Memorial
building. for the women whose lives
foundation of this cOmmcnWe alth.
Kansas honors herself in honoriag and
revering such womanhood, and sets
an example to other states, and to
those who come after.
1t is an unusual and happy c1rcun-
stance that both Mr.. and Mrs. Coburn
whose portraits we possess, are still
with US in the fullness and richness OF
their years. and that no SaonesS at
tends the acceptance or appreciation
~ eyif on State
torical society.
Notes and Personal Mention.
DR. and Mrs. Merrill Mills are the
parents of a son, born today at Stor-
mont hospital.
Mrs. George Sharitt. who has been
ill for a few days, is recovering
Mrs. F. M. Anderson, of Los An
geles, Cal, who was visiting in topeka
recently, and is now the guest of
friends in lola, will return to To-
peka the last of next week to resume
her visit and will be the house guest
of Mrs A w. Parks. at the Plaza
DR.. and Mrs. o. L. Cook, Mr. and
NJ. Drake, will go for a motor and
hunting trip into the country to be
gone three. or four days.
The H. H. club will meet Thursday
| afternoon with Mrs. p. w. Bruce, 1873
Grand avenue. =,
The Taxa Art Embroidery club will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs
| J. NJ Hanlon, 1908 Quincy street.
Mrs Grace Hitchcock who has been
seriously i'll at her home, 100 West
Thirteen street, ard confined to her
bed since last Friday, remains about
the same.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Mills and their
family have moved from 1925 Topeka
/ avenue to 1175 Clay street.
Miss Helen Louise Crosby has re-
/ turned from Denver, Colo, where she
visited friends, and was bridesmaid al
| the wedding of a former schoolmate
Mrs. E. NJ. Perry, of Muskegon
Mich, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs H A
Perry.
Miss Alma Van Horn, of Marshall
| town, Iowa, is visiting her uncle and
aunt Dr. and Mrs. c. B. Van Horn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence L. johnson
have gone for a trip to California. In
! San Francisco they will visit Mrs
! Johnson's sister, Mrs. Fred Eberhardt
Mrs Johnson, before her marriage
which took place recently, was Miss
Estelle E1ler.
There will be a social meeting OF the
| Young Peoples Branch of the W. e
T. u at the home of Mrs Will Baker
us Western avenue, Friday evening
October %.
| Mrs. George Myles and her little sor
Jim from ST. Louis. Mo-, are visiting al
| Mr. and Mrs David Clark's home or
West Eighth street