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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
Charge Mrs. w. A. Anderson
Makes Against Husband.
Principal Highland Park School
Gave Her $40 Month.
She SAYS HE'S WORTH $4,000
Answer Filed by Her to His
Divorce Petition.
Former Domestic Says Hus-
band Is Money Mad.

The love story of a domestic and
w A Anderson. principal OF .hS
Highland Park school, was unfolded
in Judge Whitcomb's division OF the
Shawnee county district court
Anderson is a man reputed TO De
worth $4,000. He has filed suit
TO- a divorce agains Bertha Ander-
SON on a desertion charge. Prior 10
their marriage Mrs. Anderson was
hired girl at the home of Al dersoh
brother in EIiami county. The SUIT Is
being contested as result OF as
pute over alimony and the amount OF
money Anderson has in his own
name. .
In her answer and cross petition,
Mrs Anderson describes her husband
as man who is money mad. He
refused to buy her clothing, she al
leges, and for their three years OF
married life she wore clothing pur-
chased with money made by her be-
f, re their marriage.
Not only does Mrs. Anderson claim
her husband refused to properly pro-
vide for her. She charges that he
dressed SO poorly that it pricked her
pride and she bought clothes for him
with her own money. Ten dollars
month is the AMOUNT Anderson
thought should be spent on living ex-
penses, she alleges
Fuel Often Scarce.
Mrs. Anderson testifies to knowing
something about suffering as result
If a fuel shortage long before Amer
ic started to fight the kaiser The
alleged niggardly actions of her hus-
band resulted in such a shortage each
winter. she charges. In her petition
she complains that she was obliged
to wear overshoes and heavy clothing
in the house in order to keep warm
Mistreatment of her mother by
Anderson is alleged in the petition.
She tells the court that the only time
her mother ever visited them he
treated the old lady disdainfully. That
night when it was bed time Mrs.
Anderson says she couldn't find her
husband.
They were living on a farm in
Franklin county at the time. Mrs.
Anderson describes a trip over the
farm with a lantern in her hand,
much resembling Diogeness wan
derings over the world looking for an
honest man. Only Mrs Anderson was
searching for her husband.
Finally she located him sleeping in
the hay loft. she states. Mrs. Ander-
son describes hay NOW scene in
which she begged and impIored her
husband to return to his bed. He not
only refused to return to the house,
but demanded that she sleep in the
hay loft with him, she alleges. She
tells the court she consented to a
night in the hay loft in order to keep
peace in the family.
Did Not Welcome Storl1.
Another domestic tragedy is de-
scribed in the petition. 1t occurred
several months after their marriage
when the bride informed her husband
that the stork might call at their
home. He flew into a rage, she
charges, and told her such visits were
not necessary in this day and age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. III II,
the, mysterious woman master spy,
who has directed for a year the opera
tons of the kaisers secret agents in
this country, may be dragged from her
hiding place and PLACED under arrest
in a few days.
While federal agents and army in
telligonce officers were silent regard
ing the prospect of her apprehension.
it was reported from Los Angeles
that federal officials haS received in
formation indicating the woman still
is in hiding there. Los Angeles police
are aiding government agents in an
effort to apprehend the woman
Meanwhile army intelligence Off
GERS continued their examination of
the papers of Franz Schulenberg, Ger
man agent, whose arrest and admis-
sions have laid bare the direction of
the German spy ring by the mysterious
woman agent.
spy for Revenue Only
1t is understood that woman sus-
pected of being the mysterious III
has been under surveillance for two
weeks and that her arrest only awaits
the obtaining of more positive evil
dence connecting her with Wilhelm
strasse. 1t is believed that when she
is taken into custody, Uncle Sam will
have dealt the German secret organi-
zation the hardest blow it has sus-
tanned since the opening of the war.
Franz Schulenberg is believed by
the government agents to have been
in the G~rman secret service 'foT
revenue onlv" He admits he deserted
from the man army and he is
credited having stated that he
carried on his operations in this coun-
try. Mexico and Canada. at the behest
of H. because he needed funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
HUNT LADY SPY!
Suspect She's in Hiding in Pa.
eific Coast City.
Has Directed Kaiser's Opera.
!. tons in Z. $. for a Year.
THE MYSTERIOUS MISS III"

Here is a description of the woman
iaster spy who directed the movements
# the kaisers agents in this country.
About 30 years old.
Very pretty and fashionably gowned
at all times.
\ A pronounced brunette with SNAP
ping black eyes
Speaks English with a slight French
accent.
Poses as French woman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
Card OF Thanks.

The family of the late John Wood
of Topeka, desire to express their
grateful appreciation for the many
kindnesses rendered by neighbors and
friends during Mr. Woods protra cted
Illness and for the many instances of
sympathy to the family on account of
their bereavement
MRS. JOHN WOOD,
RAY L. WOOD,
ADV. JOHN A WOOD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
TRIMMED FOR $4,000
Merchant From Kokomo VIII Tell
Grand Jury All About 1t.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Albert A.
Charles, a Kokomo, Ind, merchant.
who is alleged to have been fleeced out
of, $4,000 recently. will tell the
grand jury here today how it hap
pened. Charles A. Worden, a banker
of Fort Wayne, Ind, will be one of
the principal witnesses. Two arrests
have been made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
BRING DOWN 11PLANES
Austrian Bomb Raid Ends in Big Air
Battle With Anglo Italians.

Rome, Dec. 27.-Eleven Austro
German airplanes have been brought
down by the British and Italian forces
in big aerial battle which developed
when the Teutons made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to bomb Erevisco. 16
miles north of Venice.
Announcement to this effect was
made officially today by the Italian
war office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
QUIT RUSS CONTRACTS
Japan Munition Makers Fear BoIshe-
Wiki Credit Insecure.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 27.-La-ge
munitions contracts Russia placed in
Japan have been cancelled by the con-
tractors, who refuse to take chances
on the Bo1sheviki paying their bills
according to Narnkazu quito. muni-
lions maker of Toxic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
JAIL 800 SOCIALISTS
Christmas Eve Celebration at Zurich
Displeases German Officials.

London, Dec. 27.-More than 800
members of the German minority
Socialist party were arrested on
Christmas eve by the German mill
tary authorities, according to a Zurich
dispatch given out today by the Wire
less Press,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
ATTORNEYS TO TOPEKA
County Officials Will Meet Here Jan.
uary 80

Kansas county attorneys will meet
in Topeka in their annual session Jan
uary 80. Notices of the meeting of
public prosecutors were sent today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27

The children and / wish to thank
our many friends for their sympathy,
presents and baskets thru our sickness.
Ed Chrisman, 1910 Monroe St.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Four men or women to work in
this city Salary $3.50 per day. Two TO
travel, $50 per week and all expenses. Adj
dress Mrs. NJ. Teeters, Gen. Del
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27

Weber. Ludwig. Strich
& Zeidler, ESTEY, Har-
wood. Schaeffcr.s,
And Many Others. Each
Piano at It's Price Being
Best Quality in the Q. S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-27

Another domestic tragedy is de-
scribed in the petition. 1t occurred
several months after their marriage
when the bride informed her husband
that the stork might call at their
home. He flew into a rage, she
charges, and told her such visits were
not necessary in this day and age.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
IN HONOR OF MIR. IRWIN TH0MP'
SON.

Miss Lassie Mckinley was hostess
of a splendid evening social Thurs
day, September goth, at her residence
1906 Fifteenth avenue, South, which
was given in honor Of Mr.. Irwin
Thompson, who left for Chicago, ILL.,,
the 22nd inst. The drawing room
was beautifully decorated and large
number represented the stunning AT
fair. Music and games were the
feature of the evening and we all
wish Mr.. Thompson good luck and
continued success in his new quar-
tiers.
After having an enjoyable evening
at Miss McKinley's, Miss McGlothin,
who lives at 1913 Fourteenth ave-
nue., South, invited the guests over
to her home and all present spent
an enjoyable evening. Ices and cake
were served and music was furnish
ed by Thomas HILL Those who re-
ceived the hospitality of the same
were: Misses Mary Brown, Lou Will
lie McGlothin, Charity B. Wa1dy,
Francis Cleanan, Cordelia Perkins,
Vera Hogan, Bessie Fitzgerald, Lassie
Mckinley, Francis Perkins, Dimple
Bolton, Ula Fitzgerald, Sallie Lam
berson Louise Buford, Messrs, Will
burn A. Buchanan, Clarence Reed,
James Caldwell, Edward Hyde, Geo.
Ordway Silas Johnson, John Collins,
Scott Turner, Jerry Skilian and
Perry Foster
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
TWILIGHT BALL TUESDAY NIGHT
OCTOBER 2.

The Great Northern Club will give
Twilight Ball, Tuesday night, Oct.
2, 1917, at the German American
Hall, corner 4th Avenue and Cedar
street. This ball is given to welcome
the school boys and girls back in the
city of opportunity and also in honor
of the drafted boys who will leave
for the war Wednesday, October 3,
1917. Come out and give them the
farewell hand shake, there will be
pleasure for everybody that will at
tend. Old dances as well as new will
be put on by Mr.. Lewis Wilson the
popular dance director. Whist and
checker games will be played for the
benefit of those that don't care to
dance. All clubs and schools are eX-
pected to be represented in large
numbers. B. H. January, founder of
the Young Mems Cooperative Club,
was appointed general chairman of
this big affair.
Committee on arrangements. F. r.
Webster, chairman, Jas. w. Eakins,
C. A. Morford, o. o. Clendenen, But
Ter Golf, T. L. Armstrong, Lewis
Wilson, Oscar Frazier, John Aber-
nathy, John Hollins, Albert Lee,
Chas. Carter, Wallace Baber and
Buford Henerly.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
BAYs-ROSS WEDDING.

Much social interest centers about
the wedding Of Miss Alberta E. Ross,
sister of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Stratton, and DR.. Fred D. Bays, both
of this city, which took place at the
home of the bride at 1880 o'clock
Tuesday, September 25th.
The house was beautifully decordt-
ed for the occasion with ferns, ivy
and garden flowers, the color scheme
of white being emphasized. The
ceremony was performed in the par
lor Of the home before a bank Of
palms and flowers by Rev. Fl. L. z
Jones. Before the ceremony Miss
Alberta Davis sang very beautifully
81 love you truly" and "The sunshine
of your smiles" The wedding couple
entered to the strains of Mendels-
sohns wedding march, with Mrs
Bessie Hughes as matron of homer
and DR.. j. R. Martin as best Man.
Miss Hazel Sharber officiated at the
piano. DR.. w. V. Hurd, reporter
The matron of honor was daintily at
tired in hand-embroidered net She
carried bouquet of pink carnations.
The bride was very lovely in a gown
of Georgette crepe and Irish lace
silk null. She wore Juliet cap en-
train with orange blossoms and real
pearls. Her bouquet of white carna-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
MRS WILLIAM DANCIE po~mESS.

Mrs. William Dancie gave in hon
or of her nephew, Richard Bell, a
surprise birthday party, Tuesday
afternoon, Sept 25, at their residence
log N. Sth street. The guests be-
gan to arrive at p. m. and were re-
ceived by Florence Lyerson. Frappe
was served at the door by Gladys
Jones. Games and music were feat
ures of the evening. The dining
room table was beautifully decorated
with flowers and cut glass. A beau
tifully decorated cake with Is can
dies was in the center of the table.
Those that enjoyed the evening with
Richard were, Tommie Yeatman,
Ida l.. Ode, Josephine Bryant, Louise
Marshal, Eddie Lyerson, Florence
Lyerson, Ora Mai Hart, Mary Ella
Jones, Gladys Jones. Carrie B. Penny,
Mary F. Sloan, Catherine Rutherford,
Martha f. Carter, Florence A. Grady,
Nellie Hogatt, Margie l.. Rutherford,
Roy Conney, Dan Bates, Jr., William
Bell, Lawrence Lyerson, Holland
Buchanan, Elak Allen, Felix Good
man, Allen Buntan. Louis E. Grady.
After the children enjoyed them
selves playing games, a delicious
two course menu was served. Mary
Ella Jones served the guests. Mrs.
Dancie was assisted by her sister,
Mrs. Bell.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28

be gone one year. The Glee Club is
again headed by Prof. Myers and
Mrs. Myers two accomplished must
clans. Miss Helena Lowe also an &C
complished musician is with the
Glee Club this year. Miss Lowe has
had deal of experience however in
concert work and will make valu-
able addition to this already perfect
organization. The people of Nash
vile are justly proud of the Fisk
Singers and wish them unbounded
success upon this tour.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
MISSES BEASLEY AND GARRETT
HONORED.

One of the most enjoyable affairs
of the opening social season was The
dance of which Miss Alberta Watkins
was hostess on Monday evening,
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Miller on Jefferson street.
The Miller home has been the scene
of many enjoyable social functions
since the entrance of Miss FusChia
Miller into society and the affair of
Monday night was very charmingly
carried out.
Punch was dispensed throughout
the evening by little Edmonia White.
The guest list was composed of the
following young ladies: Miss Stevens
and Miss Clara Stevens, Misses Bat
tie, Beasley, Miller, Brown, Boyd,
Miss Dunn and Miss Bertha Dunn.
Miss Benson, Misses CARROT, Bonds,
Davis, Messrs Norris, Allen, Pattel-
son, Stevens, Miller, Crosthwait,
IBeasley, CARROT, Cook, Anthony,
Patiller and Houston.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
NEGRO PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The first story hour starts Satur-
day, October 6. Miss Willie Flagg
of the Public schools will be in
charge of the young peoples story
hour, over II years of age. She will
tell about the history of the Red Cross
movement and something about the
lives of Clara Barton, the Red Cross,
Evangel of Mercy and Sojourner
Truth (colored) who did similar
work in the Civil War, The small
children will have games and stories
to suit their age. Mothers, teachers
and all interested in the welfare of
the child are cordially invited and
urged to send their children.
Bulletin: The past week the
adult Bulletin has been devoted to
Public Institutions, for the welfare
of the race. Local social service was
taken up this past week, demonstra-
ting with pictures and manuscripts,
the work in which they are engaged
will be found upon the bulletin
board. If you are interested along
Social Service of life's work you will
find such books in the Library at
your service.
Reed-How the Other Half Lives.
The Battle with the Slums.
Jane Adams-Twenty Years at
Hull House. The Spirit of the Youth.
Morrison-Crime and its Causes.
MarOt-American Labor Unions.
Hughan-American Socialism OF
the Present Day.
Ely-Monopolies and Trusts.
HeXmer-Juvenile Courts.
These are only few examples on
the subject we have on our shelves.
See our bulletins.
Schools will be the next subject
running on our adult bulletin.
A cordial welcome waits every
body at the Library. If you have
not registered. Why not? Knowl-
edge is power.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
DR.. WELLS RETURNS TO THE
CITY.

DR.. Josie E. Wells who has been
spending the past few weeks at Bat
tie Creek, Michigan, has returned to
the city greatly imr. owed in health
very much to the delight of her many
friends and admirers.
Aside from doing a very large
practice DR.. Wells is the matron of
Hubbard Hospital and during the
school season many demands are
made on her strength and time by
the many interns connected with the
school. The recent demands made
on her have been very heavy owing
to the fast that a great number of
the phi, sicians have been called to
the coiors and few weeks ago she
found it necessary to take rest and
treatment at the famous sanitarium
at Battle Creek. While a patient at
the Sanatarium DR.. Wells took a post
course in Hydrotheraphy.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
DR.. LESTER RETURNS AFTER
EXTENDED TRIP.

DR.. ]. A. Lester has just returned
from an extended trip east. The
doctor began his trip by a visit to
Chattanooga, where he attended the
opening of the National Negro Bust
ness League. On his return he visit
ed the Nashville District Conference
Of the G. M. e. Church at SPRING
hill, Tenn. Then to Louisville, KY,
where he peeped in on the National
Registered Nurses Association. Two
days were spent on business in Gin
cinnati and two other days in Wash
ington, D. c., then to Philadelphia
where he attended the National Med
ical Association. AS chairman of the
Medical section of the National Med
ical Association, the doctor followed
the time honored custom by present
ing an address upon some vital
subject. He chose as his subject,
EXECUTIONS in the Standards of Med
ical Education" Much favorable
comment by the Negro press of the
country was made regarding the
scope of this address. Atlantic and
New York Cities were visited and
much time was given to his visit at
Howard University.
A stop was made at Chicago to
get line on the class work as done
at the Chicago University.
Kansas City and other points in
Kansas and the whole of Missouri
were visited in the interest of Me-
harry. The doctor reached st. Louis
just in time to witness the laying
of the corner stone of the Negro Y.
M. c. A. 10000 people witnessed
this important event. Twenty-seven
years ago the good doctor served as
secretary of this same branch in st.
Louis, Mr.. Jones, brother to DR..
Jones of the S. w. Advocate is now
secretary.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
TOURIST CLUB.

The B. T. w. r. Club met with Mrs.
o. M. Cooke, 1901 State street. The
meeting was opened in it's usual
form, Mrs. A. H. Clarke presiding.
After transaction of business and
collection of dues, Mrs. R. II. Boyd
and Mrs. G. e. Floyd made quite in
teresting talks which were very much
enjoyed by the members. A very
pleasant social hour was spent in
needle-work. The ladies were dainti-
ly served to delicious two course
menu by the hostess who proved her
adeptness in the culinary art. Those
present were Mesdames R. II. Boyd,
B. L. Gordon, Thos. Aldridge, L. f.
Harwell, M. L. Priest, A. H. Clarke,
A. V, Marshall e. A. Wilder, c. e.
Floyd. The club had the pleasure
of adding Mrs. Floyd's name to its
membership, The next meeting will
be at the residence of Mrs. B. e.
Gordon, 1914 Jeffrson street.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
MISS ANDERSON ACCEPTS
POSITION AT BUFoRD, S. C.

Miss Jennie Lee Anderson, the &C.
complished daughter of Mrs. N. J.
Anderson, left the city Thursday
morning to accept a position as t3ach-
er Of music in the Mather Industrial
School at Buford, S. c.
Miss Anderson, who is a graduate
of Pearl High School and was vale
historian of her class, finished
her musical education at Fisk Uni
versity last year, at which time she
gave one of the best musical recitals
heard at that famous institution in
number Of years. Miss Anderson will
make charming and valuable addi-
ton to the educational corps Of the
State of South Carolina. Her pleas.
ing personality and her ability as an
instructor are sure to make her a.
favorite in the institution to which
she goes.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
MRS. GRUMBLES GUEST AT THE
BOYD HOME.

A charming visitor in the city this
week is Mrs. J. A. Grumbles of San
Antonio, Texas, the aunt of Miss
Katie A. Boyd, who is a guest at the
Boyd residence on Harding Street.
Mrs. Grumbles comes to the city to
enter her two young daughters, Miss
Eleanor Grumbles and Miss Mae
Grumbles in Fisk University.
During the past year Texas has
had many fair representatives in the
city and the Misses Grumbles will
make a charming addition to the
school girl cotoree in the city.
Mr. Grumbles, the father of these
two charming misses is clerk in
charge of a full R. P. O. and is the
Oldest clerk in point of service on his
line out of San Antonio. He is re-
ported to be the wealthiest member
Of the race in his native city.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
THE CHARMING YOUNG MISSES
ENTER NORMAL.

Misses Ruth and Pauline Crosth.
wait, two charming and popular mem
hers of the school girl element, have
entered the boarding department of
the Agricultural and Industrial State
Normal.
Miss Ruth Crosthwait has been a
student at the Normal for the past
two terms and is hoping to receive
her diploma at the end of this schol-
astic year. Miss Pauline Crosthwaiu
has for number of years been a
student at the school of the Immacu-
late Mother, where for the past sew
eral sessions she has won prizes and
honorable mention because of her ex-
cellent records. Both of these young
ladies will be missed greatly by their
young friends and associates for the
next nine months.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28

and quotations from Longfellow. An
hour was spent in needlswork. Mrs.
were the visitors present. Mrs. DR..
Elliott, the Journalist received an
article from the Banner on the reg
istration of women for the Red Cross.
The meeting was then turned over
to the hostess. A delicious menu was
served. Quotations from Shakespeare
are requested from each member of
the club at the next meeting which
is to be held at the residence of Mrs
Marshall Ray, I'll 10th Avenue, S.
Mrs. w. H. Patton and Miss Exile
Murray on program for next meeting
Mrs. d. E. Alexander, Pres.
Mrs. T. F. Patton, Sec.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
THE LILLY OF THE VALLEY ART
ART CLUB.

A delightful meeting of the Lilly
Lilly of the Valley Art Club was
held Wednesday afternoon, Septem-
Der 10th, at the home of Mrs. L. A.
Creale, 1909 Harding st. After
short business session was held
social hour was spent and a two
course menu was served. Those pres
ent to enjoy Mrs. Creal's hospitality
were: Mesdames Green Wood, S. M.
Strayorne, Green Northern, Henry
James, Frank Williams, A. B. Martin,
Robt Eason, F. c. Talley. Our guest
was Mrs. Brown. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. r. B. Ross, IL
'Trimble St.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-09-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Matte Alice Battle and Ber-
tina Lula Adams were pleasantly sur,
prised with a birthday party at the
residence of Mrs, D. R. Battle, n S.
Hill street At 4 o'clock the guests
arrived and Bertha Lula was called
over to Mrs. Battles and Matte Alice
was called home to celebrate their
birthdays. Music and play games
were enjoyed Mrs. Fred Ramsey
assisted Miss Mary Page in enter
tainng the children. The guest list
numbered sixteen. Refreshments
were served. The children all wished
Bertha l.. and Matte A. many more
happy birthdays.