Terrible Accident at Winans Home Leaves Family in Grief
In the forenoon a blast and fire destroyed a small building used for Mr Winans collection of birds and animals. Mr Winans died about three o clock after being severely burned. His wife Mrs Winans survived with two daughters and several sons injured, all left to cope with the loss. The accident occurred while preparations were under way for a kinetoscope exhibition and involved chemicals Mr Winans planned to use despite warnings.
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Winans
Harryjone
Winanwgous
Don
Tewan
Perry Scott
Chauncey
Daushyers
Apgcenatoyi
Ales
Bhipehe Ray
Qyther
Myre
Winanwaur
Prlende
Lothai
Mr. Winans
Close Call on Pole Sparks Bravery Medal Call
Frank Myers narrowly escaped death when tightening a wire on an electric pole near the Presbyterian church. Bert Bockover leapt to action, snapping the live wire with canvas mittens and pulling Frank to safety despite severe burns to his hands. Bert’s bravery saved a life and earned heroism echoed against a soldier’s courage.
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Frank Myers
Bert Bockover
Frank
Bert
Prank
Tll
Anderson county tales and local visits spread wide
A jumble of local notices and travel mentions from Anderson county highlights include Matt Osborn’s trip to Kansas City, Lew Kilew’s business visit to Colony, and George Marshall returning from New York City. Residents visit relatives, attend conventions, or announce health updates, while a Garnett game edges Greeley 21 to 20 and implement dealer Athena Anderson promotes new wages.
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Flora Metcall
Kansas City
Henry Hedges
George Marshall
New York City
Garnett
Greeley
Stiles
Blanley
Athena
Hall's Cures Deafness Orchestration in 19th Century Ad
An early 1900s advertisement argues deafness stems from inflamed ear tissue and cannot be cured by local applications. It claims only constitutional remedies work, offers a $100 reward for any case cured by other means, and promotes Hall's Suture Cure and Hall's Pamnity Pills sold through Cheney & Co in Toledo.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Tidedo
Anderson County Fair Notes and Exhibitions
The fair promises strong events with a top tier cote and swine show. The Mess merry second in the state will entertain and pay grogges for youth amusements. Special premium offers in the premium list. Fowler Careberg of Chanute engaged for balance ascensions on September 27 and 28. Garnett champion hook-aide Inder team to give daily exhibitions all week.
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de Scribe
Santa Fe
Sdldiers
Anderson County
Fair Grounds
Rhoda Dobby
Mamie Young
Fowler & Careberg
Chanute
Local notices from Bush City area include visits and travels
A stream of residents and visitors travel to towns across Kansas and neighboring states. Hugh Cook visits Erie. Jim Smith returns from Oklahoma. several residents plan trips to Kansas City, Iola, Paola, and Colorado. A homeless wagon drawn by oxen passes through town. Catholic church pulpit is built at Emerald. enrollment outlook for the fair improves. a public sale is planned near Bush City.
Lost Corn Ears Turn Tragic Lottery in Kane County
A Kane County farmer sought ears of new corn but the stalks were too tall. He hoisted his son to reach them, and the boy did not come down. The farmer asked if his son was safe upon rising to heaven, messily linking a mysterious fate to a cornstalk.
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Kane Sun
Marshall County
Kansas City Times
A Ready Made Plank Against Trust Denunciation
A New York World critique argues the Republican platform is prebuilt to denounce trusts yet relies on a tariff lever that protects powerful trusts. It cites a Republican attorney general claiming trusts are subject to state laws, and notes industrial trusts’ growth under Republicans, raising prices and restraining trade with limited federal enforcement.
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Philadelphia
Financial Chronicle
Federal Department of Justice
Republican Convention
New York World
A Humorous Tale Of Borrowing The Newspaper
A sad Salina Union tale describes a man who borrows neighbors papers for reading. A chain of mishaps follows including a boy breaking a bee stand, a fence incident, livestock trouble, damaged clothing, and a runaway cow, ending with a moral to not borrow papers. The piece also reports a county WLC convention in Anderson County with officers elected and a post‑meeting watermelon served.
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Salina Union
Lone Elm Items and Local Social Happenings
Local notes recount visits by Mrs. Levi Byerly and Mrs. Whittington of Kincaid, and Mrs. Fogalsong of Colorado visiting Lone Elm. Telephone crews install wires, and Rev. Martin of Baldwin to lecture at G. A. R. hall with a free Tuesday night entertainment on Knights of Security. A large social event at John Mitchell’s home in Lane Bla on Aug 29 features family gatherings, prepared tables, and a surprise couch gift. John Mitchell and Harriett Standsfield wed Aug 29, 1647 at Chuckery. four generations attend. The couple, long in Ohio then in the local area, look forward to remaining years together.
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C. H. Nicholls
Willie Ferguson
New Mexico
Rev. Martin
Baldwin
G. A. R. Hall
Mra
Fletcher
Little Daughster
Ottawa
Kelney
Weepino
Mt Varsamt
John Mitchell
Lane Bla
Bi, McDowell
B. Bidwell
Jerry Lewis
Adepta
Mrs. Mitchell
Ohio
Missouri Pacific Excursions and On Sale Dates Across Cities
Rail line announces multiple excursion tickets across Missouri Pacific routes with sale windows from August to October. Fares range from $1.00 to $8.35, with various limits for return by September or October and city stops including Rich Hill Nevada Jola St. Louis Atchison Kansas City Paola Ottawa Arkansas City Wichita Seattle Leavenworth and more.
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Wichita
Rich Hill
Nevada
Jola
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Atchison
Kas
Kansas City
Kus
Seattle
Wash
Paola
Ottawa
Arkansas City
Leavenworth
Milk Cows for Sale From City Market Listing
Ten head of choice dairy cows offered for immediate sale. They are fresh now or near term and were part of a market purchase from Milton Brows. They are described as well selected dairy stock suitable for a dairy operation. Buyer can purchase straight away.
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Milton
Blom
City
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