The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-02-17
IN NORTH Topeka
New Sidewalk to the Junction
Is Asked For.
Other News and Notes of the
North Side.

IeODit arriving at ana lSdNlnS NOTlu
Topeka by way of the Santa Fe at
the junction in North Topeka soon
will not have to walk through the
mud from the depot as they have
heretofore. A petition circulated by
Charles Gerteisen and signed by a
majority of the tax yers was for
warded to the city commission We'd
nesday which will call for sidewalk
to be laid from the alley between Mad
ison and jefferson streets on Gordon
street. east to the tracks. Other i'm
rrovements are also being made by
the people in North Topeka. Many Of
the large trees which have caused too
much shade along Park street are be-
ing trimmed and some of them are
being cut down. North Topeka prob
ably has more shade trees than any
town of .he same size in the state.
Death of Mrs. SwensOn.
Mrs. Elizabeth Swenson died Tues
day morning at the home of her son,
Charles Swenson, in Chicago. The
body arrived Wednesday and was
taken to Penwelfs, where it will lie
which will be held Friday morning at
10 o'clock, and will be private. Burial
will be in Topeka cemetery. Mrs.
Swenson is survived by her husband
L. Swenson. of Topeka; son, Charles
Swenson. of Chicago; and daughter,
Mrs. Dora Hall, of Kansas City.
Surprise Dinner.
A surprise dinner was given for the
teacher Of the Sunshine Bible class,
Mrs. Sam Wyatt. at her nome ~
Kfous street. The members OF the
class present were: Mrs. j. E. wise
carver, Mrs. Ray Near, Mrs. Tom
Crosswhite, Mrs. Harry Jordan, Mrs
NJ. p Redmond, Mrs. Charles Rice
Mrs. II. F. Buchanan, Mrs. Herbert
Swan. Mrs Marion Lewis, Mrs. Sam
Wyatt
Notes and Personals.
There will be no rehearsal of the
Baptist choir Friday evening II mas
been postponed until Friday. Feb 20
The Second Presbyterian church eX-
tends a cordial welcome to all OF the
old soldiers and their families to hear
the address to be given in the church
auditorium next Sunday evening, by
Governor Arthur Capper.
Members of the choir of the Church
of the Good Shepherd met for practice
Wednesday evening at the home of the
Misses Crow. 40 Buchanan street
After choir practice refreshments were
served and an introduction of new
members was made.
Mrs. Delbert Newberry, 1915 West
Laurent street, injured her foot yes
terday ~ a fall on slippery walk.
s.. Mr.. j. c. Snedicker. of the firm of
Austin Snedicker, left Thursday for a
business trip to Chicago.
Miss lone Buchanan entertained the
F'idelis sewing club this afternoon at
her home. 1921 Monroe street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bausch, of Hoyt
are in North Topeka today on busi-
ness.
Mrs. H e. Ganetly and daughter
Ruby are the guests of Mrs. Galletly 8
mother, Mrs Adams, -935. Kansas ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs John SehilHng, of Hia-
watha. Kan, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Hovenden, 1901 Polk
street. Mr. Schilling is in Topeka to
attend the Masonic convention.
Miss Bessie Baker, of Bonner
Springs. is the guest of Miss Ethel
Rice. 1921 Central avenue.
Mr.. VIM. e. Lynch, who was reared
in North Topeka, is visiting friends.
Mr.. Lynch is representative of the
Steam Filters union with office in
Kansas City.
A. NJ. Petro, druggist-Adv.
The Ladies' Missionary circle of the
Baptist church gave missionary tea
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. w. Z. Bay, 1884 Guthrie avenue.
Refreshments were served and a
musical program was given.