The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-08

Alas, that one must admit the du
plicity of men in general, and this man
in particular. Well, he didn't go to
Chicago, but he got off at a near sta
ton, took the next train back to town,
and under the friendly cover of twi-
light. he met a friend and took her
ou- to supper. OF subsequent events
tn. story is little hazy except that
in some way in the settling for the
acco unit at the tavern, mistake was
m9de in the sum paid, and the book
keeper, discovering the error, and not
wishing to have to square it out of his
own pocket, wrote a little note TO the
customer, all innocent of the fact that
it was not the dear wife who had
dined with him. The tragedy of it is
that he sent the letter to the house in
stead of to the office, and the watch
ful wife opened the note, of course,
and
But why prolong the agony?
X X X
The st. Elizabeth club will be en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. George Metzger. Sol
East Sixth street. The proceeds will
be used for charity.
x x
The clubs which have subscribed for
tables at the Day Nursery club party
Thursday at the Elks club, are: The
Westlawn Bridge, T. P. M. two We'd
nesday afternoon clubs, the T. G. F..
the Congenial, the c. K. Auction
Bridge. the Ideal Card club, the R. D.
club. the Thursday Luncheon, the H.
H. Birthday club. the North Topeka
club and the Mutual Improvement
club.
All clubs which have not sent in
their names and who desire reserva-
tions, may telephone Mrs. G. P. Whit
eker, 1891 black, or Mrs. w. o. Ander-
son, 1871.
The women and girls of the Square
and Compass club will give a dancing
party Friday night at Kellam hall.
the arrangements, and those who wish
information regarding the dance may
call her at 2705 blue.
X X X
Notes and Personal Mention
Mrs. H. C. Mulroy of Denver, Colo,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. B. Jet
more, and her sister, Mrs. Albrecht
Marburg
Mrs David Page went to Emporia
today to visit her brother, Mr.. Willis
Kerr, and Mrs. Kerr. She Will attend
the music festival which is to be given
jointly by the Emporia Normal school
and the Emporia college. The New
York Symphony orchestra will furnish
the programs, under the leadership of
Walter Damrosch.
Mrs. Newcomer of Albuquerque n
M. is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. P.
Raster, and her family.
Miss Bertha Keesee of Potwin Place,
has returned from Lawrence, where
she was the guest of Miss Marie Glib
bons.
Mrs. Harold Rankin went to En-
poria today to attend the musical fes-
tival given by the Normal school and
the Emporia college, and to be the
hnT t~nr1fe
w. T. Mccarthy.
Mrs William Middleton has been
called to Kansas City on account of
the serious illness of her sister. Mrs
L. E. Groves.
DR.. and Mrs. Warren Jeffrey have
returned from a visit to friends in
Os2ge City
Miss Eleanor Blakey of Pleasanton.
Kan, will visit Miss Edna Hopkins
Wednesday and Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Rritton and
their sons, have returned from KAN
sas City, where they attended the
celebration in honor of the French
ENJOYS. They also visited Mrs. Brit
tons sister, Mrs Kit Wilson, and Mr..
Wilson.
Mrs. Frank Manspeaker and Mrs
c. w. Jewell have returned from Cali
forn1a, where they spent the winter.
They visited Mrs. r. P. Kepley in
Ell Centre, Calf, on their way home.
viii be guests tonight at a reception
in Independence given by the Esther
Lowrey chapter of the D. A R.. in
honor of Mrs. George Thatcher Guern-
sey of Independence. who has been
elected president general of the ma
ton D. A. R.
Word has been received from Mr..
Donald Jansen of Chicago, formerly
of Topeka, that he has received a
commission as lieutenant in Minnea-
polls. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
w. B. Jansen.
Mrs. NJ. E. Hopper and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George E. Bennett of San
Diego. Calf, arrived in Topeka last
Saturday for visit to friends. They
came by way of New Orleans, where
Frank Hopper. and Mrs. Hopper. Mrs.
they visited Mrs. Hopper's son, Mr..
Bennett, who was formerly Miss
Louise Hopper, has left on her return
to San Diego. and Mrs. Hopper will
remain in Topeka all summer, and
will be at the home of DIR. Eva Hard
ing.
Mrs. Elijah Sweet of Chicago. is
spending the day at the T. B. Sweet
home She is on her return from a
trip west.
Miss Carolyn Lovewell, instructor in
voice, room IA, Orpheum BIdg-Adv.
Mrs. Ernest Biene of Joplin, No,
is visiting at the E. ]. Shakeshaft
home. Mrs. Biene was formerly Miss
Gladys Boyle of Topeka.
Mr. Paul Huycke is spending the
day in Kansas City on business.
Mr.. Clarkson Millspaugh, OF Okla
homa, is in Topeka taking his exam
nations for application for entrance
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