Sunday Burglary Report At Morgan Miller Firm Store
A Sunday incident notes a break in at Morgan and Miller produce trade where about $13 was taken from the till. Suspects include two white boys aged about 10 to 12 and a 13 year old colored youth who confessed to involvement with another boy named Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Miller
Morgan & Miller Produce
Dick Glissman
Harfh
Stiles Place
Toe
Geo, Horrie
Wells
Supreme court voids nuisance clause on joints law
The supreme court on Saturday overruled the prohibitory law clause allowing injunctions to close joints. The Hurrell act, passed two years ago, repealed the old nuisance provision. Wyandotte county Judge Fisher ruled the nuisance clause was repealed. the high court affirmed.
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Supreme Court
William Estep
Wyandotte County
Hurrell
Fisher
Prisoner from Hoisington in graft case
Hoisington constable brought A. P. Patterson to county jail after a continuance from Justice Hall's court. Patterson, labeled a tin hern grafter, is charged with obtaining $10 and returning $5 in change. Claflin butcher M. A. Douse is named as the graft operator. Patterson was captured at Hoisington.
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Hoisington
A. P. Patterson
Wreck on Great Bend and Scott lineNear Heizer
A mixed train derailed about 3 miles west of Heizer on the Great Bend and Scott branch Tuesday evening the 10th due to a soft track and rail spread. Nine cars left the track with no serious injuries though several boys sustained bruises. In town news, Jake Miller's Second Hand Store is a notable curiosity shop and Cozy Corner sits for rest. Tom Bain, formerly Great Bend schools principal now a Topeka attorney, visited town. Ben Hollingsworth traveled to Elk Walls for an aunt's funeral. Hoopers offers fine musical instruments including ocean organs. J McBee wed last week in Kingman county. Ladies of the M E Church to serve dinner on Republican convention day, April 2. Mrs E A Beeman has been restless this week.
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Great Bend
Scott Branch
Heizer
Jake Miller
Morrison
Tom Bain
Topeka
Ben Hollingsworth
McNown & Hayes
Main Street
Elk Walls
Kansas
Louie Frey 1844 1903 Beloved Great Bend Citizen Dies
After months of illness Louie Frey dies from stomach cancer at about 10 p.m. on March 1 1903. Born in Pennsylvania August 17 1844 he moved to Adams County Illinois in 1863 and married Kate Grubb January 25 1870. The Frey family settled near Great Bend in 1871. four children preceded him in death, one son and a devoted wife survive. A large crowd attended his funeral on March 9. he was a sober industrious and conscientious member of the community and a model citizen.
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Kansas
Louie Frey
Louis P. Frey
Adams County
Ilinois
Great Bend
Pennsylvania
Adams’ County
Kate Grubb
Illnois
Frey
Great Bend Commercial Club Sets Plans for Outing and Gas Drilling
The Great Bend Commercial Club met Monday night to review gas and oil prospecting methods and costs. A drilling outfit could be bought for 2200 with daily drilling costs near 35 dollars. The group advanced plans for a congressional convention with 800 to 1000 visiting men, appointing a five member committee to organize accommodations and entertainment, and asking citizens to host visitors while hotels and restaurants anticipate feeding all.
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Great Bend Commercial Club
C. S. Allison
E.R. Moses
W. E. Stoke
E. C. Cole
Ira D. Brougher
Cyrus Lelands Soliloquy and Political Schemes
A dramatic passage depicts a master of political destinies proclaiming power over candidates and campaigns. It warns rivals to seek influence through action or face inevitable defeat, while noting commercial coal offerings at local shops.
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Cyrus Leland
Copeland
Senate
House
Caucus
Miust
Ananias Fisher
McPherson
Local news notes from Great Bend minus major events
Dr. R H Meade returns from Texas and many residents visit town. noted births and engagements. Messiah Concert dates at Lindsborg listed. local politics, business moves, and a bevy of social notes fill the week. Desocrat office remains open in Hoisington reading rooms as townsfolk plan spring work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desocrat
Hoisington
Charlie Belt
Topeka
Pawnee Rock
Countywide Promotion Certificates for Next Year
Educational certificates will be issued to all county schools detailing the grade of work the pupil can perform next year. Each certificate will show the standing, may be based on tests or daily recitations, and must be kept by pupils for entry into the next school year.
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Daily Register
Rural teachers need broader culture and higher pay
The Rural Teacher argues that rural instructors must possess wider culture since their role includes duties of multiple grade teachers. School boards should reward higher quality work. The county Teachers’ Meeting was postponed to March 21 with the same program. Common school examinations occur March 21 and 28 at Hoisington Ellinwood and Great Bend.
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Hoisington
Ellinwood
Great Bend
District 17 School Reports for February 27
Report shows pupil enrollment and average attendance. Names listed include Anna Bird, Harry Bird, Elmer Bird as present. Frank Campbell, Ipa Cautenper marked tardy but not absent. note ends with Teacher ackht.
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Anna Bird
Harry Bird
Elmer Bird
Frank Campbell
Ipa Cautenper
School Report for West Building 1903
Attendance and enrollment notes reflect Measles illness impacting 1903 records for West Building. Reports show 6th month 1st Grade West Bldg with 48 names, 27.5 daily attendance, 32.85 Ave belonging, and 88.2 percent attendance for 2nd and 3rd grades ending Feb 27th. Mentions several pupils, teachers, and local staff with a broader list of names and incidents.
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Cash Brisby
Chester Armstrong
Charlie
Stephens
Waldo Decker
Leonard Brisby
Helen Wilcox
Lizzie Johnson
Lillie Johnson
David Stevens
Clara E Buckland
For Late .Three quarters well improved land fine buildings
10 miles west of Great Bend. For terms see me at my rene cuests farm in Clarence Town- Matic. Compton.
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Great Bend
Rene Cuests
Clarence Town
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Kansas City
Order
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Homer Rackley
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Chatten Lumber Co
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L. C. Breeden
A. E. Spencer
Wall Dodge
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Fans Factory
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Prof. Ewing
Chas
Tom Han
Willis Winstead
Allen's Corner
F. S. Mitchell
P. O
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Ed Lindas
H. E. Lindas
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Larned
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Lincoln
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St. Clara's Hospital
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Great Bend Market
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Altonates Chant Butler
Will Hestwood
Philomathears Society
Lawrencesmead
Elmer Thatcher
Allie Moses
Chan Bother
Mr. Baker
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L. B. Wilcox
Dick Bosse
Eliawood
Wall H. Dodge
Father Weisma
Cyra
Harry Morgan
John Haberman
Olmitz
Otto Scheutler
Comanche Township
Dan Converse
Stafford
St. John Jeans
Dick Zimmerman
Sterling
Congregational Church
W.D. Davidson
Dennis
Usher Boyd
St. Patrick's Day
L. J. Pettiosia and
Sam Gilmore
South Lands
Fe Kis & Co
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Decatur
H. S. Converse
Republican County Central Committee
J. Beta Baker
Warren Whaley
Elmer Gailey
George Mitchell
Hossington
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