The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-03-31

OF course every one knows that the mer;
chants of North Topeka sell for less and
by watching for the weekly North Topeka
find surprising bargains. An example OF
this came to the notice OF North SIDE
woman the other day when she saw
South Side acquaintance in a store on the
North Side buying Mary James, for her
little daughters. During the conversation ion
which enSued it was learned that the
mother had seen the ad of the North Side
store and had made inquiries as to prices
several dollars could be saved buying at
the store in North Topeka. This woman
is only. another added to the number OF
housewives and mothers who have found
that money can be saved by spending 1t
in North Topeka.
North Topeka merchant is preening
himself for his ability as rat catcher.
building next door to his store on Kansas
avenue is being remodeled and an exodus
of rats has followed, the rodents taking up
quarters In the store of the merchant,
where rats never roamed before. A. spring
trap was set one night in a box of candy
where the rats had been feasting. and in
the morning two rats were found caught
cheek by jowl.
Fred Buechner spent Tuesday at the
North Topeka outing camp on Mill creek,
near Maple Hill. He was after a fish that
got away from him one Sunday lately,
which he declares was three feet long. He
swore that he would not return without the
fish, but as Mrs. Buechner refused to ac-
company him and he had to cook his own
meals, no one was surprised to have him
return Wednesday afternoon. The fish is
still in Mill creek.
The demand for business houses in North
Topeka continues. The only vacant build
ing at present on Kansas avenue is the
postoffice, which is being remodeled and
will be occupied April 1 by the Perkins
Cleaning company and a barber shop. A
about the James building, but told it
was already leased North Topeka is com
ing to the front a desirable business
location. Its advantage as milling center
has long been recognized.
The Rev. s. B. Anderson will act as mod
orator at the annual congregational meet
ing of the members of the Second Pres
byterian church, which will convene this
evening at o'clock sharp for the trans
action Of business. The business meeting
will be preceded by short farewell talk
by the Rev. George R. Jackman.
Amity Temple los, Pythian Sisters, will
avenue. There will be class initiation
followed by an April fool entertainment.
A remarkable exhibition Of snakes was
viewed by members of the North Topeka
Outing camp on Mill creek one Sunday
warm days before Easter and a number
Of the members had taken advantage of
snakes had also taken an outing and were
to be seen in hundreds, summing them
selves on the bank Of the creek and hang
ing from the branches of the trees. A few
of the less timid of the party, and these
were the men, attempted boating. but even
their stout hearts were caused to beat
faster than usual when passing under the
low hanging boughs, where the snakes
were twining and twisting. Weather
prophets of the party affirmed there would
be no further cold weather, as snakes never
came out until all danger of frost was over.
sometimes, as well as weather prophets.
Notes and Personals.
The G. A Allen family has moved from
hood.
Mrs. Charles Coffee and children. 11s5
Quincy street, are visiting relatives in Kan
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Graham will give an
April fool party at their home, 301 Para
more street The guests will include the
church.
Henry Owens, 1890 Kansas avenue. has
bought the Elmer Forbes property in
Mrs, Althouser Of Rucklin, Kan, is WIS.,
iting Mrs. J. F. Buechner and other reIa-
tives in North Topeka.
the kaw Valley Investment company, went
to her home in Meriden yesterday because
Of illness.
S. r. Dexter. undertaken Lady as
sistant. S23 Kansas ave.-Adv.
Mrs. NJ. P. Redmond of Carbondale who
recently underwent an operation at St.
Francis hospital, has been taken to the
home of her son, Clarence Redmond. in
Victor council No. 4, s. B. A., will hold
the regular meeting tonight at the hall,
81 Kansas avenue.
Wanted-Woman to wash and iron Take
work home Call at 215 West Gordon after
D o'clock Phone S3S1-Adv.