The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-22
in NORTH Topeka
Petition to Pave Topeka Ave-
nue. Meets Approval.
improvement to Extend From
Gordon to st. John.

A petition for paving on Topeka
avenue is being circulated with every
prospect of success. Among those who
have signed are D. M. Foltz John
Williams. w. T. Pence, Miss Han
ley, Doctor Mitchell, Mr.. Adams and
Mr.. Hyatt. Those circulating the pc
tition and those who have signed urge
the great improvement in appear
ances. the increase in property values,
and the rise in rentals, that would ac-
company the installation of paving.
The route over which the new paving
runs is north on Topeka avenue from
Gordon to St. John street.
1t is felt that the only way North
topeka can progress is to show a
Willingness to invest money in i'm
provements. If the town does not i'm
prove its prosperity cannot increase.
The growth of a town is measured by
the progressive spirit of its citizens.
John Williams Writes Home.
John Williams writes to his parents
Mr.. and Mrs Ira Williams of 1401 To-
peka avenue, that the civilian cruise
on the United States warship Louisi-
ana, promises to be a great success.
He stopped over at Washington, visit
Ing points of interest, and proceeded
down the Potomac to Norfolk, Va,
where he boarded the battleship.
the jackies treated them very well.
When the letter was written they were
OH Long Island sound. on the way to
the Maine coast, where the Louisiana
VIII assist in its defense against a
theoretically invading fleet. The rock
les are divided into squads which re-
ceive daily Instruction. They have
peen practicing the operation of the
Warshfp's three-inch torpedo defense
guns Up to the time of writing, the
new men had been required to do none
of the naval drudgery.
Runaway Horse Disappears.
runaway, starting near the Rock
lsiand station On Kansas avenue
startled North Topeka Monday after,
noon. The horse had originally been
attached to light spring wagon.
parts of which were strewu along the
thorofare because of the uhaccus-
TONED speed. When the horses ar
rived at Kansas avenue and Norris
street 1t turned west, and departed to
parts unknown, followed closely by a
pair of shafts.
Notes and Personals.
North Topeka people are wondering
when they are to have another band
concert The season is almost at an
end, and theoretically they have three
concerts due at Garfield park. A
sunday afternoon concert would be
appreciated
Charley Small, who has been ill at
ms home the past week, is back at his
bicycle shop today.
Forest Pitt returned today from
Kansas City, where he has spent the
81 MINER.
d. L. Button and Mrs. Button left
Monday for Estes Park, Col. to re-
main two weeks ~
M. c. Diffenderfer has received a
commission to act as a notary public.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Sims have re-
turned from visit to Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs c. w. Smith returned
Monday from a trip to Wendell. Ida.
where they visited friends.
A parish party will be given to the
members OF the Good Shepherd par
tsh, Wednesday, by Mr.. and Mrs. w
H. Gilman at their home, 1I72 Wool
lawn avenue.
/ There will be a special celebration
or the Holy Eucharist Thursday morn
ing at o'clock at the Church of the
Good Shepherd. Father Stanley will
be the celebrant
A. NJ. Petro, Druggist.
w. H. Bever announces the mar
riage of his daughter, Miss Hazel Be
yer, to Mr.. Seeley and tho marriage
of his daughter, Miss Lottie Bever, to
MIR. A E. Irwin. The ceremony took
place Saturday afternoon at Holton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Bever motored
to Holton for the wedding. The young
couples will be at home to their
friends at 800 Madison street.
The Senior B. Y. P. u. of the North
Topeka Baptist church will give an ice
cream social Saturday afternoon and
evening, August 26, at S33 North Kan
saS avenue-Adv.
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