The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-08

A North Side family had anticipated
much pleasure this SUNNI er from their
quiet back yard. A hammock was
bought and swung beneath the shady
naples. Vines had been trained oyer
the high fence. adding to the seclusion.
With books and easy chairs the women
of the household prepared to spend
their leisure hours in this retreat.
Then entered Mr.. and Mrs. Bat. who
took up quarters in the maple tree
directly above the hammock, There
they hung day after day, occasionally
the ground, where they, flopped
around to the terror of the women
Bats in the belfry may be bad
enough, but bats in the back yard are
worse, in the opinion of these women
Earl Franklin Simms. the adopted
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Simms,
whose funeral was held Wednesday,
was born in Topeka April 6, 1893. He
had lived in Topeka practically all his
life and was well known, especially in
North Topeka. where he had many
friends.
Simms volunteered for service jan
uary II, 1918, and was sent to Jeffer-
son Barrac ks, st. Louis, later going to
Jacksonville, Fla, where he was made
a corporal of his company. At Hobo
ken. before leaving for France, he was
While serving in France he was again
promoted, this time to the rank of
''capt.-sergeant," which rank he held
at the time of his mastering out, Au-
gust 10. 1919. at Camp Dodge, Iowa
Up until the time of his enlistment
Earl had attended the Sunday school
of the Second Presbyterian church
He was a .machinist and for some
time was an employe at the Santa Fe
shops
+ He is survived by his widow and his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Simms
Notes and Personals.
Mrs. A. L. Collier and little daugh-
ter, Helen, of Hiawatha. who have
been visiting Mrs. Golfers sister, Mrs.
Jesse Mace, and other relatives, have
returned home
Mrs. George Lawrence Fountain
and son, George Lawrence, jr.. of 324
Leland street, spent the weekend with
Mrs. Elmer Mendenhan of Shorey.
Mrs. Ben Judkins of 1854 South
Buchanan street, who underwent an
operation for goiter at Mayo Brothers
hospital at Rochester, Mimi, a few
days ago. is doing nicely.
A. NJ. Petro & Son. DI uggists.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ Short of 1925
Topeka avenue have purchased five
passenger Interstate car from Fred
Hopkins. salesman for the Briscoe.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Foster and son
Roy of West Laurent street left today
on a motor trip to Colorado, where
they will visit Mrs. Fosters sister, Mrs.
Strong. and Mr.. Strong in Denver. and
also Mrs. Fosters brother, Bud Hall,
in Colorado Springs.
J. S. McCourtny and family left to-
day for Winnipeg, Canada. and other
Canadian points. making the trip by
auto. They expect to be gone several
months and will return thru the
Black Hills. McCourtny had planned
TO start some days ago but was de-
layed. His auto has been outfitted
with every convenience and is a veri-
table house on wheels.
Take the State journal with you on your
vacation this summer. Call phone $3.50.
Circulation department.
Frank B. Simms. who was called
here from California by the death of
his son. Earl Simms. returned to San
were travelling in California when
news of the death of their son reached
them and Mrs. Simms was Frustrated
and unable to make the trip to To-
peka.
=. =. T'oxtcr. undertaken Lady as
sistant. Se3 Kansas ave.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf of the Booster
class of the Central Avenue Christian
church were surprised last evening by
other members of the class who gave
home, 219 West Gordon street The
occasion was the birthday anniversary
of both Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf. Each re-
ceived 4 number of beautiful hand
kerchiefs. Fruit punch was served
during the evening and a most enjoy
able time vas spent. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf. Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper, Mr..
and Mrs. Mccain. Mrs J. H. Ander-