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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
4
John Brown editor presents a six month special illustrated souvenir edition in Cuba. The piece credits local merchants and townspeople who supported the effort and thanks the editor and foreman for their work on a home made project that showcases progress in the city.
Judge John Brown, born September 27, 1846 in Scotland, became prominent in Republic County Kansas. He founded and edits the populist Cuba Advocate, served as justice of the peace, and is the city police judge noted for his legal talent and generous impulses.
W M Northup barber at Cuba Massachusetts, raised in Berkahira county, Massachusett, learned farming and then trained as a barber. He runs the town's only shop westward, well furnished and equipped, with exemplary habits and wide local patronage.
Ben Hull a Perry County Ohio native born December 11 1842 served in Co G 4th Cavalry Civil War Three years and three months of valiant service. After the war he moved to Illinois then to Kansas in Richland township farming before starting the town of Jobe and later Cuba where he ran a hotel. He is now proprietor of the City Hotel praised for its fine amenities and steady service.
The article details Rock Island Railroad ticket agent Subpilens and Mr J T Stephens of Cuba Missouri. It highlights Stephens' long service, mobility across states, and popular standing due to courteous treatment of patrons and business expansion. It also mentions Dr W F Steward and Dr Moward in Republic County, their education, roles, and community service.
A report notes doctors Moward and team at Guba have operated for two years treating over 900 individuals. The tally includes 51 birth certificates and numerous medical records, reflecting wide community reach and ongoing clinical activity.
The article profiles O B Smith and Son a Kansas Iowa farming and stock breeding firm with a strong herd headed by Chief Tecumseh Jr and notable progeny. It also chronicles Barnett a resilient trader rebuilding after debt with a diverse department store run by the Gaughlin sisters and Rev Kohout’s career from Prague to Wisconsin Cuba and Nebraska church work.
A 1920s profile outlines Frank Barnett a long standing Cuba Kansas merchant. It notes his birth in Mt Ayr Iowa December 3 1883 and his growth from farmer to partner then owner of a large general merchandise operation with branches at Munden. The piece highlights stock liquidation during the 1890s panic and a broad product mix across groceries dry goods furniture and shoes.
James Kesl General Hardware earns title as leader after years of loyal public service and as a monument to its founders. The enterprise provides shell and heavy goods with complete general hardware and supports numerous shops in the region. Kesl oversees a team of experienced workers and shop operations.
The local harness and seed firm traces its 10 year history. Originating as Kesi & Bone and Lang & Arbuthnot, it became W Keal & Sons, then Keal Bros. Mr Kesi now runs the business solo after purchasing his brother's interests. He is noted as a reliable, progressive merchant with strong community ties.
Parks Livery Barn run by Mr Parks, formerly of Chicago, offers extensive equipment and prompt conveyance to Rock Island depot guests. The business includes bugy line, feed, and general livery, with improving facilities and growing patronage from citizens and travelers alike.
Rev Tremain pastor of the Methodist church in Cuba is praised as a prominent, intelligent minister and respected citizen. He accepted the Cuba pastorate over three years ago and plans to move only when the people consent. Born in 1864 in Clayton county Iowa, he grew up on a farm in Saline county and pursued education before leaving farming to serve the church.
J G McHenry, a Cuban blacksmith, is noted for expertise in general and carriage work, horse shoeing, and wood work. He studies horse feet and lameness to correct faults. A locomotive engineer by training, he also repairs engines with practical skill and reliability.
Revered Father Dragoun, pastor of St Isidore Catholic Church, is noted as a leading religious figure in Cava and vicinity. Since arriving from Evansville, Kansas four years ago, he has become popular across denominations, praised for education, oratory, energy, and humanity. Sherman and Co. are prominent local merchants running a large general store and a well equipped photograph gallery adjacent to their store.
W J Kennedy once a Cuba resident, became a leading stock dealer and shipper. Born September 36 1845 in Morgan County Illinois he grew up in common schools. After farming in Wapello County he moved to Kansas in 1839 homesteading the northwest quarter of section six and has resided there since, except for brief intervals.
A seven year residence in Cuba followed by building the Richland Hotel in 1888. During Cleveland's administration Mc Kennedy served as postmaster for five years and was mayor of the city for five years before moving to the farm. He helped establish the new high school and later served as township treasurer and a district director. Kennedy was widely admired for ability, energy, and popularity.
Misra Emma Ward and Joseph Keal united in marriage Thursday March fifteenth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Houdek in Cuba. Rev. L. Tremain officiated in a solemn ritual at the Sloihediet church. A wedding supper followed as relatives and friends celebrated. The bride wore charm and the groom is a prominent local man. The couple will reside with his family in spring. The ceremony drew many friends and a ceremonial clock was presented by the Masonic lodge.
Surgeon S J Call of the revenue cutter service details improvised field surgery aboard the overland relief expedition to Point Barrow Alaska. Due to extreme cold and lack of medical stores he used a pocket surgical cage hypodermic syringe stethoscope and limited anesthetic and dressings. At Unaktolik in high latitudes Dr Caitt Ins hunt found an old man with legs amputated below the knees after frostbite and a prior cutting by an old woman with a long knife.
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