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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
RESIGNED TO FATE,
TWO MEN DECREED
TO DIE AWAIT THE
TOLL OF MIDNIGHT
LISTENING TO THE RUSTLE OF
THE SABLE WING BI.AKELY
AND LEDBETTER READY FOR
CURRENT TO BURN THEIR
LIVES AWAY

McAlester, Okla, Feb. 24.-At ten
minutes after midnight Thursday or
early Friday morning. Robert w.
Blakely and John Ledbetter, both con.
demned murderers from Muskogee
county, will go to the electric chair in
the Oklahoma state penitentiary.
On the dawn of their last day, Rob-
ert Blakely and John Ledbetter are
spending their last hours before cleo
trocution in entirely different manner.
One in a prayer and the other sullen
and unremorseful.
Ledbetter remains sullen in attitude
and denounces the witnesses who
ne claims gave false testimony. When
asked by the prison chaplain about his
welfare he appeared very Indifferent
but finally yielded to having Cath
olic priest visit him. When asked If he
knew the Lords Prayer, it was learned
that he had never heard it in his life.
Ledbetter spent his last so cents for
fruit which he ate with apparent rel
lsh, but which he declares stuck in his
throat.
Blakely is resigned to his fate, tells
the prison officials he is resigned 10
meet death because he realizes he is
just reaping what he has sown. He
stated that aside from the fact he
must be buried in the prison farm,
nothing is worrying him now. bun
that he gives thanks to God for hav'
ing the opportunity TO gain forgive
ness before death
For the second time since state.
hood white man will meet death in
| the electric chair at the Oklahoma
state penitentiary, when soon afteI
Friday has its birth, John Ledbettei
and Robert w. Blakeley, both white
will pay the death penalty for theil
crimes.
Prison officials have received wore
from Governor Robertson that afte'
carefully reviewing the findings of tn
criminal court of appeals he has foun'
|
fere with the execution OF these deatl
penalties.
Jack Dempsey of Little Rock has ar
rived to take charge of the electrica
appliances that operate the dealt
chair.
Ledbettcr, convicted of the murde
of his rival. Robert Moreland, ha
maintained rather sullcn attitude an,
pinned his hopes 10 petition o
which his sister obtained 1900 name
in NIuskogee to present 10 the COVER
nor, asking for clemency. Since re
moval to the death cell, just FEY
steps from the chair Tuesday, Led
better has lost heart and refuse
food.
Blakeley. convicted of killing hi
stepdaughter, Drfie May McAlfret
is resigned to his fate. His wife e
route TO her home In Fort Smith Wis
tied him Tuesday. informing him full
Of her interview with Governor Rot
crtson, and Blakely assured her h
has made peace with God, and wi
die without fear.
Mrs. Blakely left five children ]
,, with measles and with her baby
arms made the trip from Fort Smit
TO Oklahoma City, where she met u
refusal of the governor TO intcrfcr
with the sentence of the Muskog'
, court.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
REORGANIZATION PROJECTS Will Be
DEALT Within HARDING'S SINAUGURAL
ADDRESS While A DEPARTENT Of THE.
PUBLIC WELFARE will BE ASKED;
MAY ESTABLISH SEVERAL BUREAUS
HOOVERIZING HOOVER WOULD
NOT HOOyERIZE SCOPE OF
HIS CABINET ACTIVITIES

New York, Feb, 24.-Herbert
Hoover. who has been offered the
post of Secretary of Commerce in
President-elect Harding's cabinet.
announced here today he put up to
Mr.. Harding proposal for the
general reconstruction of the de-
partment ana an enlargement of
its field
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
Washington President Wilson Capitol On March Fourth
DALLAS MAN SPEAKS OF
THRIFT OF AMERICANS AS
SHOWN BY LIFE INSURANCE

Peoria. H.. Feb. 24.-Officers Of
the national association Of under
writer's, spoke yesterday at the
one-day life insurance sales congress
of the organization. Oryille Thorpe
of Dallas. Texas, president of the
national association, addressing the
meeting, said that approximately
s1,o0o,000 annually is now being
deposited for life insurance prem
iums representing the thrift OF the
American people.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
"ABCLITI0NISTS" Win FIRST FALL IN
AMT. TI.SCH0OL Fight IN SENATE; FIRST
"DEPOSING" RESOLUTION FAILS; THE
HOUSE RETURNS HOSPITAL BILL TO
COMMITTEE; MAY BE LULLED TO SLEEP
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT
PLEASED WITH HUGHES
SELECTION FOR CABINET

Rome. Feb. 2l.--The announce
ment that Charles T.. Hughes, has
been selected as secretary of state
by President-clect Harding is hall
ed with great satisfaction by ltal-
ians generally. II is recalled that
Mr.. Hughes was chairman of the
Ttalo-American society, which was
instituted to promote good feeling
between the two countries.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24

paris--The American note respects
ing mandates occupied the entire LAY
az the council of the league Of nations.
Il was discussed In the strictes' priv
arv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
Tran Shoot Tomorrow

The regular weekly shoot of the
'Arimore Gun Club win be held to-
morrow afternoon at the traps be-
ginning at $3.50 o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24

Work on the junior high school has
been going on with a rush for the
past few days and brick masons now
have the second story nearly finished.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
LAST RITES OVER
BODY OF LAST OF
BANDITS F RIDAY
WIFE OF OKLAHOMA'S KING
or BANK ROBBERS SIT
BESIDE THEIR DEAD

Bartlesville. Okla. Feb. 2i,-The
body of Henry Starr, Oklahoma out
law who was shot in an attempted
raid on the Peoples National Bank
at Harrison, Ark, last Friday, arrived
in Dewey, Oklahoma, this morning at
10 o'clock, and was taken to an un-
dertalling parlor.
The funeral has been postponed. ac-
cording to an announcement made to-
day 10y Starr's mother. until tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. The funeral
will be from the Dewey Baptist church
and services will be conducted by
Rev. \. G.. Aldridge.
Mrs. Olive Starr first wife of the
former outlaw, Roosevelt Starr, his
son, Miss Mae Rowe, his cousin, and
his sister, Mrs Nan Benge, arrived in
Dewey today and are staying at the
homes OF friends.
Muskogce, Okla, Feb. "a. - The
funeral of Henry Starr, the bandit
who died at Harrison, Ark, from q
gunshot wound sustained in raiding
bank, will take place from the First
Baptist church OF Dewey, at 2 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon, Emmett Daugh'
erty. nephew of Starr, said today
The services will be conducted by thC
Rev. j. ID. Aldridge. pastor Of tho
church.
Daugherty was also authority fo'
the statement that Tony starr, aget
30, who accompanied the funeral party
from Harrison, Is u son Of the dea'
bandit. Tony Starr was known only
To a few close relatives of Henry STAR
although he had made Oklahoma hi
/ home for some years.
OF late he had been living in Louis
lara, Daugherty said, lie started 70
Harrison as soon as he heard hi
father was in danger Of dying.
Tony Stars mother is dead, accord
/ ing tc Daugherty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24
AN ARDMORE ADVERTISER SAID:

For every dollar have spent with The Ardmoree for
advertising have received $50 in return"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-24

That remark put me to thinking. If a customer can
space and make money out of that space why can't ad
tse The Ardmoreite in The Ardmoree and make mt
out of it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
HEAR ALL CLAIMS
Flying Squadron to Help Vet
Grams of Late War.
Legion and Red Cross to Help
Starts Here Aug. II.

st. Louis, Mo. Aug. S.-An "inva-
sion" of Kansas and Missouri to reach
every disabled former service man who
has claims pending against the govern
ment or who is entitled to compensa-
ton and assistance will start August
10 by flying squadrons" operated by
the United States War Risk Insurance
bureau. The Red Cross, American Le-
gion and the board of vocational edu-
cation will cooperate in the moves
ment which is part of a national cam
paign.
This announcement was made at the
headquarters of the southwestern di-
vision of the Red Cross
Squadrons will be composed of seven
officials representing the four organt-
cations. Red Cross chapters and
visited are to furnish information and
assistance to service men who desire
to attend meetings to be held in vari-
Gus cities of the two states and present
their claims.
The itineraries follow:
Kansas-Topeka, August II, II and
10; Emporia, August Is and 16; Con-
cordia, August IT and Is; Norton, Au-
gust % and %; Hays, August 25 and
IS; SaliEa, August %, 80 and 81;
Wichita, September 1, 2 and g; Great
Bend, September 5, and Z; Dodge
City. September 7; Garden City, Sep
TENDER 8.
Observation-Disclosures. August 10, Ii
and II; Chillicothe, August Is and IS;
st. Joseph, August II, IS and 10; Kan
sas City. August 20. 81 and %; Joplin,
August % and "a; Springfield, August
20 and IS: Rolla, August %; st. Louis
August % and 90; Cape Girardeau.
August 30: Poplar Bluff, September L;
Jefferson City. September and g.;
Sedalia, September s.
Transportation from their homes to
the nearest point in the itinerary and
return will be furnished to ex-service
men by the Red Cross. All former
sailors. soldiers and marines making
claims will be heard by the sQuadrons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
DEATH LIST GROWS



the same ship, and Capt. S. Snoddy OF
the rescue ship Anyox. Passengers and
crew are awesomely repeating the
megaphoned words of Captain Hobbey
as he mounted the Alaska's bridge
few seconds after the ship struck
"I'm-going down with this ship, but
if you do what tell you, nobody Will
go down but myself" he shouted.
He went down with his ship. but to
his cool direction undoubtedly was due
the partially successful clearing OF the
ship.
No less courageous was the conduct
of Stewardess Campbell. The women
and children were guided and in some
instances carried to the ships boats
by her. Tiny children, distracted
women and those infirm with age, owe
to her supervision and personal efforts
their safety.
Every Boat Picked Up.
And the third hero shares his dis
tinction with his crew. Himself in
danger from the dense fog in which
the Alaska went to her fate and with
the heavy tow endangering the move
ments of his ship, Captain Snoddy, OF
the Anyox performed a miracle of the
sea in reaching the scene of the wreck
and taking from the oil and wreckage-
strewn waters 166 souls. Every boat
and raft that had been launched from
the Alaska was picked up and in ad-
dition men and women struggling in
the water were hafled to safety.
Today, the search for the bodies of
those who lost their lives was in
progress. Hundreds watched along
the rocky shores of Cape Mendecino
for the sea to give up its dead. Off
B1unt's Reef, five miles out from
shore, half a dozen small crafts scour-
| ed the surface of the ocean for bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
WORLDS RECORD PHONE CABLE
Detroit and Windsor, Ont, To Be Con-
nected by Under River Lines.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 8.-What is said
to be the largest telephone cable in
the world was laid across Detroit river
recently between Detroit an Windsor,
Ont, making it possible to conduct
500 conversations simultaneously there
between the United States and Canada.
Direct trunk line connections be-
tween each of Detroit's 16 central
offices and the offices of the Canadian
company are made possible, obviating
the need of handling calls between the
two cities on a long distance basis.
The new cable makes provisions for
the growth of both cities. 1t is esti-
mated it will take care of Detroit
needs up to a population of 100000
The cable has 40S pairs of wires. is
x inches in diameter and 5000 feet
long, and has an aggregate weight OF
5O,879 pounds. 1t lies on the river
bed. 4S feet deep in places.
City and telephone officials from
beth sides of the river combined to
give the laying of the cable an inter
national aspect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
ARREST BOGUS BILL PASSER
Roy E. Ryan Is Being Held by Fed
eraI Authorities.

In the arrest of Roy Ebbett. Ryan
at Harrington Saturday night, Federal
authorities believe they have at least
one of the men who have flooded the
state with bogus SO bills during the
last few weeks.
Ryan was captured by the marshal
of Harrington after he had attempted
to pass counterfeit bills at several
Harrington stores. He is being held in
Jail pending the arrival of federal au-
thorities to take him into custody.
Practically all the worthless cur
rency is composed of 81 federal re-
serve bank notes raised to SO. Sew
eral Topekans, especially boarding
house keepers, are said to have fallen
victims to Ryan or other men passing
off the raised bills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
DETROIT JUST MISSED LYNCHaNG.
Shooting of Two White Boys in
Baseball Fight Caused 1t.

Detroit, Aug. S.-A fight starting at
a baseball game on the outskirts of
Detroit yesterday afternoon led to the
shooting of two white boys, one per-
haps fatally, and an attempt to lynch
Sam Griggs, negro, who is alleged to
have done the shooting.
Griggs was saved by the arrival of
local police and achievements from
Hamtramck, a suburb, after a crowd
of men and boys had severely beaten
him, with fists and baseball bats and
had tied a rope around his neck. The
boys wounded were Victor Budkuski
IL, and Peter Nadradowski, II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
GIRLS! LEMON JUICE
BLEACHES FRECKLES

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White, which any drug store
will supply for a few cents, shake well.
and you have quarter pint of the best
freclSle and tan lotion, and complexion
whitener.
Massage this sweet1y fragrant lemon
lotion into the face, neck, arms and
hands each day and see how freckles
and blemishes bleach out and how
clear. soft and rosy-white the skin be-
comeS-A DIV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
MEX. AvIAroRs PLAN FLIGHT.
Trip From Mexico City to San Antonio
Now Announced.

San Antonio, Tex, Aug. e:-Two
aviators in the employ of the Mexican
government as aerial mail pilots. ex-
pect to attempt a flight from Mexico
City to San Antonio some time this
month, according to news dispatches
received here from the Mexican CAPT
tai.
The planes, of Farman design, will
be piloted by Aviators O'Neil and
Proal, both former air service officers
in the United States army.
Two landings are planned during
the flights. one at zacatecas, and the
other at JimeneZ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

Philadelphia, Aug. S.-Governor
Henry j. Allen of Kansas has accept
ed. an invitation of the industrial rela-
tons committee of the Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce to speak at a
meeting to be held here September 13.
in an effort to assist in the return of
business prosperity. it was announced
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
IDLE BRITISH IN RIOTS
Required 500 London Police to Qucll
EAST End Unemployed.

London, Aug. s.-Unemployment
riots broke out in the east end today
and it required 500 mounted police
men to dispense the rioters and re-
store order.
Three thousand idle men, upon be-
ing refused work. stormed a lumber
yard. The office was wrecked and
much timber was burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
FOLKS LAUGH
AT CORNS NOW
Millions Have Proved Them Needless.
They Stop Them by Touch.

Millions Have Proved Them Needless.
They Stop Them by n Touch.
Do you know that one method is
now ending some corns for millions
of peopfei
People an around you employ it.
They never let a corn pain twice.
The method is Blue-jay-the liquid
OF the plaster. 1t is made by a sur
gicaI dressing house of worldwide
repute.
A touch applies it, and the pain
stops instantly. Soon the whole corn
loosens and comes out.
The way is gentle, scientific, sure.
Once you know it, you will laugh
at corns.
Get Blue-jay now-apply it tonight.
Watch the. effect on one corn. Get
Blue-jay at your druggist.
Liquid or Plaster
BIue=jay
Stops Pain Instantly
Ends COrns Quickly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
KANRED WHEAT SUCCESS
Other States of Grain Belt Make Big
Showing.

Manhattan. Kan, Aug. S.-Uniform-
ly higher yields for Kanred wheat
over other varieties are being reported
from other states to the Kansas State
Agricultural college here as the grain
is being threshed, college officials say.
Originally developed by the colleges
experimental station. Kanred is now
extensively used thruout Kansas. while
it's popularity has extended to the
hard wheat belt, from Texas to South
Dakota.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
pugey 10 Return to Cubs?

Chicago. Aug. Announcement of
coach of the Chicago Cubs, was made
today. Dugey was released several
days ago but with the appointment of
Bill ISillifer as manager, to succeed
Johnny Evers, Dugey was taken back
into the fold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

pledge of $500 to the sanatorium fund.
OF, that amount $3.50 was raised at a
recent church social.
I'VE expect to go thru with our
plans for the sanatorium, even. tho
the church is badly in need of funds
ITSELF" John V. Abrahams, Sunday
school superintendent, said today.
Water was poured on the ruin of
the Methodist church until 1 o'clock
today, when the firemen were certain
that all fire was out. All firemen were
called in at 1 o'clock and all water
pressure for the purpose was cut off.
For five hours a steady and heavy
water pressure had been used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
WANTS HER AMERICAN TITLE
British Goiferess to Follow Miss Stirl-
ing to America.

New York, Aug. S.-Miss Alex
Stirling of Atlanta, Ga, holder of the
American and Canadian women's golf
championship. arrived on the steam
ship Carmania today, from England,
where she went in an unsuccessful eff
fort, to add the British and French I'll
ties to her list.
Miss Cecil Leitch, the English star
who defeated Miss Stirling in the Brit
ish title event, plans to follow her
across and attempt to capture the
laurels Miss Stirling holds on the
American continent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
SPAIN MAY EosE ALL.
Moors Now Threaten to Take Away
Vast Moroccan Territory.

Paris, Aug. Spain is threatened
with the loss of her vast territorial
possessions in Morocco unless vigor-
Gus measures are taken to check the
military success of the Moors, accord
ing to advices received here today.
Rebellious tribesmen are reported
to have laid siege to Melillia, one -of
the chief cities in Spanish Morocco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
GRAND CIRCUIT NOW ON.
Second Week of Racing Season Starts
at Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. S.-The sec
ond>week of Grand Circuit races this
season will begin at the North Ran
dali track this afternoon.
There are four events scheduled for
today, the feature being the Plain
Dealers $4,000 stakes, a 2:0S event
with eleven starters, Bovolo, Brooke
worthy, Brusiloff, Dorothy Day. E.
Colorado, Eliza Dillon, Escotillo, Great
Britton. Selka, Uhlan Brooke and Vol
tage are the entries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Word has been received in Topeka of
the death of Fred L. Huey in Albuquerque.
\. NJ, Sunday morning. His home was at
S66 Chester ayenYe He was visiting in
Huey is survived By his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. G. Huey of Topeka; two sisters,
Mrs. J. T. Curtis of Ogden, Kan, and
Mrs o. R. Peake of Kansas City, Mo,
and one brother. S. NJ. Huey of Topeka.
Funeral announcements will be made later.
MRS. EMMA PHILLIPS, 921 North
Madison street, died Sunday afternoon at
a local hospital. Funeral announcements
will be made later.
MRS. ADDIE W. CLARK died at her
residence. 725 Topeka avenue. Sunday.
Funeral announcements will be made later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
BULGARS WILL DISBAND ARMY
But Volunteer Force Demanded by
Entente Hard to Get.

Sofia, Aug. THE Bulgarian gov
eminent has drawn up a plan for the
disarmament of the army and the re-
cruitment of a volunteer force.
1t is inclined to believe, however.
that it will be impossible to enlist the
minimum of twelve thousand volun-
teersl by October first as demanded by
the Allies.
A dispatch from Sofia Saturday said
the interallied military commission
had demanded the complete demobil-
ization of the Bulgarian army within
two months and the formation of an
army of volunteers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
Cloud County Fair, September p.

Concordia, Kan, Aug. S.-The dates
of the Cloud county fair and race meet
have been set for September 81, %,
and 3d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

COMPLETE FIRE PROTECTION.
TRAP & MEADE, INSURANCE
SERVICE. phone 37.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08
RANGE OF STOCKS.

FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co. POI
New England BldG1
New York, Aug. s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

Jewell County to Hold Festival
Mankato, Kan. Aug. S.-The 1921
Jewell County Farm, School an6
Home Festival will be held at Man
kato, Kan. on October 6, and g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

The walnut choir loft and furniture,
forty years old, was one of the great
est losses in the church. Carved wal
nut Orders over the ceiling of the
church We're burned entirely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

Memorial windows of considerable
monetary value and even greater in
value because of the sentiment they
carried were completely destroyed.
OF the twoslarge stained art glass cir
Gle windows only the charred frame
work remains. Only two memorial
windows, which were in the Sunday
school wing of the church, were saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

W. T. Prather, member of company,
2. the first company to arrive at the
scene, said that the smoke, fire and
fumes from the doors and windows
made it almost impossible for the en-
trance of the firemen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

In spite of the great loss sustained
by the Methodist congregation. the
film play, The Stream of Life" to
be given Wednesday night at the au-
ditorium for the benefit of the tuber-
culos-s sanatorium will be given as
planned. The Sunday school made a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

Bob White. fireman, was blown
against the wall of the house next
door by the force of the draft from the
fire from a door of the church, when
he attempted to open the door and
enter. His leg was bruised. He con-
tinued to fight the fire, however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

DR.. Edmund ]. Kulp, pastor of the
church, was notified of the fire thru
a telegram sent by ]. P. Slaughter.
DR.. kulp is in Colorado with c. S. Ell
lott and family. No communication
had been received from him at noon
today. He is thought to be touring
with the Elliotts in their motor car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

The insurance for the First Metho-
dist church was only about $4,000
last November, according to records
in, the office of c. G. Bfakely & Co.,
insurance firm. It was in November
that the official board decided to in
crease the amount of insurance and
took out additional policies amounting
to $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-08-08

The pipe organ which was lost in
the church fire was one of the finest
in the state. It was worth at least
100000. Parts of the organ were of
a kind that can never be replaced.
The recent remodeling of the organ
cost $500. Insurance on the pipe or
gan amounted to only $4,000.