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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

The marriage OF Miss Miriam
Mitchell Foster TO Mr. George Harold
H,rraerick was sOlemnlzed TINS aIter-
noon TT 3 o clock by the Rev. Dr. Zen
nmin r. \ Dung, pastor q the flrst
Methodist church
-~fls ceremony was read At the home
81 the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Iii G. Foster of Sl1 Vest sixth ave
me. in the presence Of group or
close friends.
Preceding the service. MISS Helen
f.hiups PLAYED a violin solo. The
swan br Sain--Saens ana for the
entrance Of the bridal party Miss Hell
On Coa q sorority sister OF the bride,
4laved the LohcnErin wedding march
The bridal party stood before an i'm
provised altar of white. tw,ned Nlth
arsen and banked with flowers. at the
iefr If -he sand piano in the biz
living room OF the Foster home \
uriaue arrange ment for the entrance
81 The procession was arranged where
lbs. ~ the beginning Of the march mu =
sic Ar BrOderick and his best man,
ll- Ralph =. Love Of Salina, and Dr.
YOUNG entered the living room from
Che dining room. while Miss Foster
and hor father and attendants started
from the upper hall down the stairs.
-r-- TWO professions forming paths IN
l.iancular form. meeting at the altar.
When the men req cneG the scene OF
rlt Ceremony the two rlupon 5iri9'
Miss JOY Paxton and Miss Florence
Town. carried the ribbons from the
posts on each side Of the altar TO the
foot Of the stairs. forming the path for
the bride. ner maid and rims bearer,
and then following behind the bride.
o. -hered in che ribbon. exactly re-
Versins the usual order
The brides younger sister, Miss
I.lth Foster. was her maid OF honor
nn the r-7rs-- We're ca r-ried IE her ut
r. brother. Mitchell Foster The dou-
I-a ring ceremony was used. and the
rlnEs were carried in an Easter lily
Miss Fosters gown was Of ivory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

Jacobson and Miss Hattie jacobson were
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Carrie Nixon
of 1918 East Sixth avenue
Louis Matigom, of East Sixth avenue has
returned from Scranton, where he spent the
weekend as the guest of his parents
Paul Morgan. of ID jefferson street. is
spending this week the guest of rela-
tives in Chicago
The regular meeting of the Plus Ultra
class of the Third Presbyterian church
will be held Tuesday evening at the home
of Miss Beatrice Shields. Ala Lafayette
street.
Mrs William Shaw was hostess to the
members of the Poinsettia Embroidery club
Friday afternoon at her home in Quinton
boulevard Those present were: Mrs
Jesse Shaw. Mrs Otto Horsack- Mrs P
Isaacson, Mrs. Fred Isaacson. Mrs w. A
Standsfield. Mrs. bakersfield, Mrs Jack
Mercer Mrs Charles Sardou, and Miss
Amanda Isaacson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

was a student in the State University
at Lawrence. where she met Mr.. BrGd-
erick She took q course in piano
music in the Xvashburn college school
of fine arts. and is member OF the
Sigma. Alpha Iota sorority
Mr. Broderick is a graduate of the
Kansas STATE University, in the engi-
neering department. and is a member
of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity
After his graduation he was manager
of . paper mill in Lawrence. and a
few months ago was offered an ex-
cellent position as superintendent ard
efficiency manager of the Columbus
Corrugated Corporation of Columbus.
Ohio. where he is Now situated He
is good looking and personable and
was well liked ct X. {. in his college
days.
AIr. and Mrs. Broderick will go di-
rectlv to Columbus, where they Will
make their home. Mrs Broderick
aroing-away suit was of midnight blue
taffeta. with blouse of white Geor-
eefta crepe. in a small pink figure, and
made with collar of lace. Her hat is
a wide-rimrned straw of basket weave
with the rim lined with old rose
= + =
A dinner-dance. in which a portion
of the exclusive social set is interested
tonight. is to be given at the Country
club by Mr.. and Mrs Harrison Morgan
and Mr.. and Mrs. David w. Mulvane-
The tables for the dinner will be
set in the porches of the club house
and the tables and rooms of the house
will be decorated with baskets of wild
flowers and grasses. There will be
about seventy-five or eighty guests.
= + =
An exchange editor Is all stirred up
about the June bride and the trap
pings that make her conspicuous
figure in society reports of the season
Protestations of a similar sort reach
this department every time wedding
is scheduled. but this mans protests
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

Mrs. Martha Bookout and Miss Ruth
lookout, of Queen City. Mo. are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs Walter Sanford and fam
lily of East Sixth avenue
The Missionary society of the Third
Presbyterian church will hold their annual
Cradle Roll party Tuesday afternoon. June
p. at the the church Mrs. T. V Robert
son, who is secretary of the Cradle Roll of
the Missionary society. will be hostess.
J. A Alexander, of Lafayette street, left
Saturday evening for Peoria. ILL.,, to attend
Honor. July 1 Mr.. Alexander will go to
Cedarville, Ill, his boyhood home, to visit
relatives.
Mrs. Fred Littlejohn will be hostess
Second street, to the members of the
Nj and Mrs Harley Harper and chill
dren- Milo. Elna- Elva-- Leon and Mary
Louise and Mr.. A Z Jones were dinner
guests Sunday a the E. L. Jones home in
Grattan street
byterian church met Friday evening at the
home of Miss La Verne McGaffin. in Elliott
avenue, with the following present: Miss
Lillian Malstrom. Miss Eva Fiintham Miss
Mrs @. H. Flintham. The next meeting will
be held July 21- at the Misses McCallan s
home, 1114 East Eighth avenue
The members of the Lotus club entertain
ed with a party for their husbands Satur-
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eldon Seagraves. 1oe North Clay street
Mrs Frank Hess and Mr.. Frank Morris
Those who played were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Sehein. Mr. and Mrs. T. H Barnes
Mr. and Mrs J. s Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs
Mr. and Mrs Frank G. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs
George ViIIee- Mr. and Mrs Charles Cole
Mrs H s Spencer and Mr. and Mrs E II
viii be held Tuesday afternoon, July IL
with Mrs Seagraves.
Mr.. and Mrs Ora Barnes, Miss Agnes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

C. n. Smith, of the valuation depart
ment- and wife are the proud parents of
a SON, born Thursday
MI and Mrs Floyd Young are enjoy
Mr. Young is connected with the bonus
department of the company.
l. j. Molz has returned to his work in
the ticket auditing office after spending
the weekend in Kansas City.
Robert True of the blacksmith shops is
absent from work because of sickness
Ira Morris, schedule clerk in the ma
chine shops and Mrs. Morris have gone to
Chicago, where they will spend their va
cation. They will also visit in St Paul.
Thomas Scuily. local storekeeper, re-
turned Sunday after taking Il trip with
the supply car between Topeka and Chi
cago
Homer Anderson of the arditing DEPART
ment, is spending his vacation with rela-
tives in Evansville, Ind.
John Arthur. clerk in the foreman's of
the blacksmith shops office, and Mrs.
with friends in the southern part of the
state
George Fleisch. travelling storekeeper.
has returned from a business trip, and
spent Sunday in his home on Madison
street
Miss Eunice Wilson, of the car account
ants office. left Saturday for Phfladeluhia
and other points in the east
Ed Moore. spring maker in the black
smith shops. who has been off sick, has
returned to work.
Miss Monica Bresette, of the ticket audi
tors office has returned from Ellsworth.
Kan, where she spent the weekend
John Armstrong assistant bonus super
where he spent the weekend Mr.. Arm
strong was accompanied by his wife and
children. who spent the week = the guest
of relatives in st. Joe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
STOP Gun SALES
Governor Capper Issues Appeal
to Kansas Merchants.
Not to Supply Mexicans With
Arms or Ammunition.

Governor Capper has appealed to
Kansas merchants not to sell firearms
and ammunition to Mexicans. The
warning was issued following receipt
of numerous letters. kilograms and
telephone calls to the effect that Next
cans in this state are buying firearms
and ammunition in large quantities.
Since the call of President Wilson
for national guardsnen to the Mexican
border. there has been an unusually
heavy sale Of firearms and ammuni-
ton TO Mexicans in Kansas it is re-
ported Most of the sales have been
Of reyolvers and cartridges. Many of
the MeXlcans, it is asserted, have eX-
pressed fear of attack by Americans
There is no danger of such an attack
IN Kansas, Governor Capper declares
and the sale of firearms to the Mexi-
cans 1s merely letting down the bars
to trouble For that reason the gov
ernor has placed the ban on sales to
Observation-Disclosures guns are wanted
for defense in Kansas or for use in
Mexico
our investigation has not disclosed
"hether these guns and ammunition
are going to the border to be sr11uegled
into Mexico or to be kept here" said
the governor. Merchants from all
parts OF the state have informed me
that for several days Mexicans have
been buying guns and cartridges in
large Quantities Some of the mer-
chants think the Mexicans intend to
keep the guns here to use in the event
OF trouble with local people.
The merchants should refuse to sell
guns and ammunition to Mexicans. II
the guns are to be smuggled into
/ Mexico, spirit of patriotism should
prevent the sales, as the guns and bull
I lets would be used on our own boys
! If the Mexicans want the guns to keep
themselves, they should be told plainly
that they cannot have them
! There is absolutely no danger to
any Mexican in Kansas, who minds his
own business as he has in the past Nc
kansan is going to start trouble with
a Mexican laborer. They don't need
| the guns in anticipation of defense fol
they will not be disturbed. The pos
session of a gun and -toting' it around
makes man dangerous and toe quicI
. to shoot l want to ask all Kansa:
merchants to refuse to sell guns OF
ammunition to Mexicans or to anyone
they suspect of peddling arms to Mex
leans s-.s .- -.t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

Mrs J. B. Hoag. of AFTER avenue, has
returned from Meriden. where she was the
guest of her son, Albert Hoag and family
The Junior League of the Oakland Meth
lawn, Saturday afternoon, with about
forty young people attending. Mrs. A. Il.
Peterson, Mrs. Dora Dressler and Miss
Aileen Peak were in charge of the affair.
Miss Joy Elliott entertained with slum-
her party. in her home, 1915 Clay street,
Friday night for the following girls: Miss
Faye Knox. Miss Enid McCaslin, Miss May
SNYDER, Miss Marie Steele. Miss Elsie Will
son. Miss Naleria Mayer. Miss Lola Webb.
Miss Ella KesseIrinG. Miss Frances Hagin.
Miss Helen Washweiler and Miss Jennie
Miller.
The funeral of James Hayslip, who died
Saturday in his home. 202 Oakland avenue,
was held Sunday afternoon in the Oak
land NJ E. church.
The members of the Oakland Rebekah
lodge will go to the O.. O. F. hall. in
North Topeka. Tuesday evening. where
they will give drill and will also mi
tiate three or four new members.
cottage prayer meeting will be held
Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs.
]. $. Lewis, 40 Green street.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter vandeventer of
to 400 Sumner street
W. E Nicholson. of Wabash avenue.
is spending few days in Ottawa on
business.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Oakland
NJ +. church, will give u silver tea in the
home of Mrs. L. Biscoe. on AFTER avenue,
/ Tuesday afternoon Mrs L. Biscoe, Mrs
Mamie Miller, Mrs Clara johnson and
Mrs. J. B. Spickelmire will he hosteses.
Mrs. George Hart has left for her home
in Clinton, No, after spending several
weeks as the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs J. Richardson of Winfield avenue.
Scissors and Shears at Forbes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
Looking Backward In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

At three o'clock yesterday afternoon;
Miss Margaret Gunther. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. G. A Gunther. and MI
Harry Durell. of Hartman. rem
were united in marriage Dr. s. B. Al
derson performed the ceremony, which
was sOlemnized in the private pariors
of Mr.. and Mrs Gunther at the Throop
hotel. in the presence of twenty rela-
GRATED in palms. smilax, white peoples
and white sweet peas DR.. Anderson
preceded the bridal couple along the
hall, where they took their places I'M
draped with lace. There were no at
tendantS.
The bride is a pretty girl of bru-
note style of beauty. and was becom-
The skirt was blue and white checked
cloth, with a jacket of blue broad
cloth
Above the white silk corduroy vest
neck a garniture of lace. Small pearl
buttons completed the trimming of the
costume. In the lapel of the natty
jacket CLEANED 4 pin set with pearls
The brides bouquet was a cluster of
sweet peas, which. instead of throwing
to the young ladies present, Mrs Dur
ell left with her mother as keep
given the young people as tokens of
high esteem. After the ceremony re-
freshments were served
Thos present were: Mr.. and Mrs
John F, Moon Mr. and Ms a,, j; r
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. P. Wilder, Major
Marsh, Mrs. A l. Davis, Mrs. Kellam,
Mrs. Newcomer, Miss Helen Moon,
Miss Myrtle Davis. Miss Mary Noon,
Miss Wellrome, Miss Iva Davis, Miss
Frances Moon, Miss Hunter, of Kan
sas City, Mr.. Hunter, of Kansas City,
and Mr. Earle Williams
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

Westminster Presbyterian church Her
sister. Miss Lucille Bomgardner, VIII
play her accomplishments, Miss Ethel
Grant, pianist, will assist Tie ushers
will be Miss Laura Neiswanger, Miss
Florence Fair. Miss Ethel Peterson
and Miss Marian Lerrigo.
Miss Bomgardner will go to Wash
ington, D c., next fall, to enter Wash
ington college where she will finish
her course of vocal music under
Madame Lunde Souther, who is en-
gagged as instructor in that school.
The program for the recital will be
as follows:
Schubert .-......--.-------D u Bist Die Rub
Schubert. -........--.H ark. Hark the Lark
Ruth Bomgardner.
Sonata Op. 10 No ). Largo E Mesto,
Ethel Grant
Pages Song from The Hugenots"
Ruth Bomgardner.
De Busy .Arabesque in G
Liabow. Observation-Disclosures Prelude in q. Flat
Ethel Grant
" are ooat song
Salter --..---......--1 Breathe Thy Name
NeNln W edu1nS morn
FtV1rh arfln
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
LIQUID BLUE :?

No, Mr.. Grocer, that's mostly water
Since the war started it's more nearly
all water than ever Give me Red
Cross Ball Blue. that's a two-ounce
package of real goodness You should
see my clothes. I just can't keep
from smiling out loud.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
FOR MEDIATION
South and Central American
Nations Call on Lansing.
Offer "Good Offices- to Avert
War With Mexico.

Washington, June 26--South and
Central America will tender their
good Offices to Secretary of State
Lansing at PAS p m this afternoon,
to avert armed conflict between the
United States and Mexico The offer
will be rendered informally by Boiiv-
ian Minister Ca1dron. Although it has
not been decided whether other South
and Central American diplomats will
be at the Lansing-Caldron interview,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
AT THE THEATERS
At the Iris

At the Iris
"Destiny's Toy Daniel rrohman's
new photo-drama and the newest mo-
ton picture star Louise Huff are to be
seen at the Iris today and tonight
The lighter play on the Iris program
TODAY will be Pathe News Tomorrow
the big Blue Bird sensation. Shoes
will be shown. This picture like 'Des-
tiny's Toy has a brand new star and.
thrilling story seldom eQualled- ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

it is not unlikely, Minister Caldron
said this morning. that several may
meet him at the state department
When Minister Caldron first made
the appointment it was set for 1890
1t was believed the hour was made
later to give Minister Caldron and 9TH
er Pan-American diplomats an oppor-
receives Caldron- -.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
OAKLAND

Notes and personals from Oakland.
by Frances Jones. 211 Grattan street
telephone between s and 10 A. m. $3.50 ;
other hours, 1851 k-2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
EAST SIDE

Notes and personals from East Side,
by Frances Jones. 211 Grattan street
telephone between aid 10 a. m, 1880;
other hours, 4751 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26
SANTA FE

Notes and personals from Santa Fe,
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street
telephone between s and 10 a. m. $3.50:
other hours, {751 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

and Bernice Hemus Miss Helen
Phipps. who will have charge of the
violin department of the Daniel Null
Ter School of Music. viii also contrib
ute num- Der, accompanied by Miss
Payne
Mrs George Payne will sing, and
will be accompanied by Mrs. Cary ].
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-26

Scissors and Shears at Forbes
Adv.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21
Worship of the Moon,

The Moslem stir slaps his hands at
the sight Of the new moon and NUT
tiers Il prayer. although the Koran APP
pears to forbid the practice in the
words, Bend not in alteration Of the
sun or moon" IIerodotus Gus the
ancient pcrsians of being moon wor-
shippers. and, though they denied the
practice. the following passage from
the Lend AVesta would seem to be CON
elusive: I'VE sacrifice to the new moon,
the holy and master OF holiness; we
sacrifice to the full moon. the holy
and master of holiness"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21
Help For tho Electrician.

If you are eve puzzled in working
with electric wires as to which is posi-
tive and which is negative or whether
the current is alternating there is no
simpler method than the use of q DO
tato. Cut the vegetable in half and
insert the ends Of the wire into the
fresh body. About the positive wire a
green stain will at C appear, due to
dissolved copper. If the current is al
tcrnating the ends Of both wires will,
be surrounded by dark cOlored stains.
Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21
oSe0oeassaa

lis it really cheaper to own your
own home than to pay rent?"
"Of course it is. When you live in a
rented house you are always d~issatis-
tied about something. and you move
ON sfn average about once n year. But
when you own your house you have to
stay there whether you like 1t or not,
and In that way you ave all tho NOV.
Ing expenses" -Philadelphia Ledger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

You and your sister are twins. are
you n0ti'
I'VE were In childhood. Now, how.
ever. she In five years younger than J."
Puck,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

The A~ssistant-I have here n poem
from n man serving IA five years term
In the ~pGnitentiary. The Editor--print
1t with II footnote explaining the cir.
cumstances. IL may serve as a warn.
Ing to other poets.-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

In compliance With the provisions of section 2B5, If he Revised Codes II
1913, L. Rober Work, treasurero OF tn county OF Cavalier, n tate OF North
Dakota, do hereby notify the taxpayers thereof that the rate of taxation and
tated in the following tables. showing h number Of Mills n tenths #
miles eved or each dollar OF taxabe property, in each City Township M
school District in sale county
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21
90


Faith ought ever to be a SAN
Suine, cheerful thing, and per-
haps in practical life we could
not give a better account of
faith than by saying that it is,
amid much failure, having the
heart to try again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

The United States yearly produces
$20O.0O0,OO0 worth OF buttons.
After man came woman. and she Is
still In the Tace.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

II TEST.

The pilots skill is by no means
equally proved in a calm as in a
storm. In the former case he
tamely enters the port, unnoticed
and unapplauded, but when the
cordage creaks, the mast bends
and the rudder groans, then it 10
that he shines out in all his
slory.--PIiny tho Younger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

There are only nine shopping days until Christmas. You had
better get busy as you will be wanting something for relatives and
friends While you might have hesiated as to what to get on a=
count of existing war prices, this can noW be easily overcome by
buying your goods at our Removal Sale. You will be able to secure
cheaper and better presents than you have ever done before, when
the style and quality is considered.
Dr. A. O. Void, having bought what was known as the Great
Northern Hotel, he has ren1odeed it for a sanitarium and store
which w e will move into after Christmas. In the meantime we are
determined to sell the present stock and move in with new goods. In
order to do this, we are sacrificing prices on ur entire line of Watches,
Clocks, Jewery, Snverware, Cut Glass, Hand Painted and Dinner
China, also n Pianos, Organs, Musical Instruments and Sewing
Machines.
We also have a full line of Edison and Victor Talking Machines
and Records. This stock and sale should especially interest you. For,
if you buy anything for Christmas here, your money will 90 twice as
far as elsewhere, besides getting the choicest things there are i'm gifts.
In addition to the reasons for bargains, do not forget that this
stock was selected and bought by a man of tWenty=one years of suc
cessful business experience on a cash basis. Come in and be convinced
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-12-21

The rel estate axes or he year 196w were due on December list, 1916
amd will be- delinquent on the LIST y o March,, 1917, when u penalty OIL per
cent vii be added ad another penalty Of two per cent wllb be- added IN Jun
unpaid real estate taxes will be advertised for sale in he month Of November
am sold OF the second Tuesday of December 1917.
All personal property axes fr the year 1916 were due or Inc LIST la
of December. 1916 and will become delinquent On the list day of March, 1917
delinquent taxes n there viii be added hereafter interest al h rate
OF ne per cent per month on the original amount Of thu tax until the same
is pad.
A list II all unpaid personal property taxes viii be placed in the hands
OF The Sheriff u N the lbthd u of October 1917, h will Immediately proceed
TO collect The same In orda with the law NJ provided by statute.
When % ask for n noun of % * by letter please designate
your property clearly.
ROBERT WORK,
COuHty Treasurer Cayale
County. North Dakota,