The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-08
civic Climb Holds Live NIeetIng.

Civic Club Holds Live Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Civic
club last evening at the fire station
was one of unusual interest. A sug-
gestion was made by Roy Boast to
put North Topeka on the map by
publishing articles in the newspapers
dealing with the manufacturing and
business interests OF the North side
The resolution was made and passed
and Roy Boast. r. r. Baer and j. C.
Snediker were appointed as a commit
tee to see Charles Sessions of the Daily
Capital in regard to the matter, the
State Journal being represented by a
North side reporter.
". r. Parkhurst made a short talk
in regard to storm" sewers for the
North side, which would eliminate the
danger of water standing in the
streets during heavy rains, such as was
experienced a short time ago. Accord
ing to Mr.. Parkhurst, who has studied
the situation, sewer of this nature,
draining the western part of North
Topeka, emptying into Soldier creek.
would enable the remaining sewers to
care for the surplus water in the re-
naming section. Mr.. Parkhurst also
suggested that man living near the
pump. who would be on hand when
the necessity for using it arose, be
put in charge.
A discussion also disclosed the fact
that the sewers could be cleaned bet
ter in a shorter time by using the
pump than with any other method
A committee held over from the last
meeting with d. T. Gabriel as chair
man, was Instructed to see the city
commissioners in regard to the condi-
ton of North Kansas avenue The
street railway company has not kept
the eighteen inches outside of the
tracks in repair as is. required of it
v. r. Parkhurst also suggested see
ing the proper authorities in regard to
huing in the road at the Kansas ave-
nue. bridge over Soldier creek, which
structure will be finished next week.
AS the road now stands there is a
narrow approach. while by filling in
up to the dixie a road the width of
Kansas avenue with room for side
walks could be made. Mr.. Parkhurst
was appointed to see the proper
authorities and place the matter be-
fore them.
The condition of the Melan bridge
over the Kansas river was discussed
at some length. The bridge is in
deplorable state and presents an ap-
. pearance of neglect that makes an
unfavorable impression on the tran
slent visitor As large amount of
travel of this nature is over the Union
Pacific. persons making the change
to other stations get the full benefit
OF this run down condition, going to
and fro in the street cars. The bridge
is no longer thing of beauty, but
reproach.
Mr.. Parkhurst explained a process
of gum" cement that is used in such
repairing, that Is comparatively mex
pensive. While the condition of this
bridge is of interest to the entire city.
IT is of especial Importance to the
North Side. The city is responsible
for the upkeep OF the bridge.
Charles Suit introduced resolution
that the wives and daughters of the
members of the Civic club be admitted
to membership without dues. Before
the resolution was passed. the presi-
dent, L. B. Simms. moved that Miss
Eleanor Kimball, North Side reporter
for the State Journal. and Miss Ina
Thompson, a young business woman
of the North Side. who have attended
the meetings and have taken great in
terest in the Civic club be made hon
orary members The motion was
seconded and passed.
The next meeting of the Civic club
viii be on the first Monday evening
Notes and Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hutchinson and
family of route 9, who have been serf-
ously sick for the past week, are now
somewhat improved.
Junction City, Mo-. last year and pur-
chased a drug store in South Topeka,
has sold out and will return to Mis-
souri,. The family has been living in
the Nystrom property on Jackson
street.
sergt. Wade A Reed has returned
from Newport News. Va. where he
has been stationed doing stenographic
work in the office of the head sur.
geon. Previous to his enlistment for
service in the army. a year ago, he
was employed in government work in
Washington, d. c. He has now taken
a position in the adjutant generals Of
flee at the state house. Mr.fand Mrs
Reed have taken apartments at 1919
South Quincy street.
The funeral services of Mrs Glenn
Cooper. who died Saturday afternoon,
were hell this afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock from the Kansas avenue
Methodist church Burial was in To-
North side girl. and before her mar
rage was Miss Nellie Willis. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Willis. of
1126 Harrison street. Mr.. Cooper,
who is employed by the Capper En-
craving Co.. made his home on the
North side Until a few years ago. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Cooper
of 1881 Western avenue, south. Mrs.
+. L. Cooper, who returned from a
visit in Texas last week. has since
been seriously sick with Influenza
Sergt. David H. Wallace, former
principal of Lyman school, has re-
ceived his discharge from military SER
vice and is at his home in North To-
peka. He resigned his position as
principal of Lyman to enter the avia-
ton service. Sergeant Wallace was