The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-09


kle.,Lo- Kimball after p, M; other
hours phone $3.50.
A National oil tank truck driven
by Bob Owens was run into this
morning at the Union Pacific crossing
by an automabile driven by man
named French. Owens had been
tagged and stopped and the auto ran
into the tank from the rear. breaking
the faucets. The gasoline gushed out
in stream. Owens shut off his en-
CINE and then plugged the hole in the
tank with his handkerchief and hands
until the oil could be drawn off. About
thirty gallons was spilled. The fire
department was called and washed the
gasoline into the sewers.
The Mexican who entered the Santa
Fe Junction depot Sunday night would
probably have gotten away had it not
been for Elmer Critics, manager of the
Union Pacific hotel, The police were
about to give up the search when Mr.
Critics, who had heard of the attempt
ed robbery, put in an appearance and
after a short search found the man
hidden behind a desk.
Notes and Personals.
Mrs. H Antrim, of Ottawa, is the
guest of her sister-in-law, Miss Pearl
Antrim, of 500 Jackson street.
Mr. Britain, of Alton, is the guest
of his son, S. ]. Britain and Mrs. Brit
| tain, of SIS Quincy street.
Frank Miner, the U. s. s Nevada
is spending a two weeks furlo here,
the guest of relatives and friends.
Mrs. H. L. Bassett, of 903 Harrison
street, who has been quite sick with
a fever, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lewis, of Topeka
avenue, are the parents of girl baby.
born Sunday.
Jennings Near has taken a position
as clerk at the Santa Fe Junction
depot.
Martin ]. Nystrom. for the past four
years night agent at the Santa Fe lune-
ton depot, has taken the position OF
assistant cashier at the Union Pacific
! freight house under w. L. Bridges,
agent.
The Harry Price family have moved
! from 90 jackson street to their new
home at 800 Broadmoor.
Mrs ka.e dress of Butler. Mo.
! Who has been visiting her cousin, Miss
/ Katherine Buechner of 100 West Cor
! don street, was called to Leavenworth
/ by the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
/ John SheetZ.
! Harmony Rebekah lodge No. 81 will
hold the regular meeting tonight. The
! installation of officers will be held
! Mr.. and Mrs. Earl May of South
Madison street are the parents of a
son, born Monday morning. Mrs. May
i before her marriage was Miss Edith
Smith of the North side.
B. Rogers has done to Eldorado.
i where he will be employed for the re-
minder of the summer
| T. Moore, proprietor of the Golden
! Camp Funston, where he will open d
| restaurant.
Miss Helen Casey, who is visiting
| friends in North Topeka, left today for
Kansas City. Miss Casey will return
and continue her visit on the N nth
Peter F. Kelley left today for
Springfield, Mo-, where he will visit
his sister, Mrs. Mary Kelley Whita-
! ker. Later he will go to San Diego.
where he will visit his brother, George
L. Kelley. and Mrs. Kelley. Mr.. KEEL
| ley has lived on the North side for
the past thirty-five years. His prop
erty in the 1000 block. Jefferson
street, was recently partially destroyed
| by fire. He settled with the insurance
! company and disposed of the lots and
salvage before leaving for an extended
visit.
A. NJ. Petro. the ruggist.-Adv.
! The Epworth league of the Kansas
Avenue Methodist church gave a fare
well picnic in honor of Mr.. Clarence
Redmond, who has enlisted in the
navy and Will be called in a very
| short time, and Miss Lucia Kingman
who will Ieave soon for Washington,
/ D. c., where she will have a position
in the registration department. There
| were about thirty of the Ieaguers in
| attendance After lunch the evening
was spent in playing games. after a
number of patriotic songs were sung.
The Austin-Snediker Nero. Co. has
| placed on sale more of those 3S-inch
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| worth 39c.-Adv