Moving day nears as neighborhood notes flow in
Local column records moving of Al Shields to Tincher farm and successors, farm changes by James Orr and others, births, deaths, illnesses, weddings, and community events. Included are farm sales, property transfers, school and lyceum notes, weather impacts on travel, and regional social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Shields
Tincher Farm
James Orr
Mr. Shields
Mark Tteed
J. Yingst
Charley Orr Hes
Mrs. Richartson
Kauwaka
Reuben Gentry
J. Grimes
Langerderfdr Tur
Ed Houston
Griano
Big Senny
N. E. Thompson
BH. D. McKinney
Topeka
Nettie Thompson
Burlington
Edith Spencer
Oakland
Achool
G. W. Kirkpatrick
Nortonville
Lyceum
Th Academy
Captain Strong and Major Abbott Die in Early Kansas Days
Captain Charles F. Strong dies after a two week illness at his home on Louisiana Street. Born June 18, 1813 in Williamsburgh Massachusetts, he leaves a wife, two sons Charles B. and Fred J., and two daughters Mrs Strickland and Mrs Pinchard. Major J B Abbott, a leader among early free state settlers in Kansas, died March 2 at his DeSoto home. Born in Hampton Connecticut in 1818, Abbott came to Kansas in 1854 with New England emigrants and played a key role in early Kansas government and settlements in Lawrence and DeSoto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettleview
Ira Deay
Bert Daugherty
George Daugherty
Thenas
Brangen
Kaw Valley
Wider
Hiram Cantrell
Burt
Largent
Here
Lawrence
Argent
Lecompton
Allen
Mra
Lill
Foust
J. Anderson
Clay
Eudora
Charles F. Strong
Alock
Lousiana Street
Capt. Strong
Williamsburg
Massachusetts
Loule[jae Street
W. W. Ayres
Episcopal Church
Charles B
Fred J
Strickland
City
Pinchard
Tecumseh
Michigan
J. B. Abbott
DeSoto
Kansas
State
Connecticut
New England
Law Fenes
Wakarusa Valley
County Schools to hold seventh eighth grade examinations
County Superintendent Peakrs issued four circulars detailing the annual exams for seventh and eighth grade pupils in county schools. Examinations occur March 20 for seventh grade topics and April 3 for eighth grade subjects with minimum 60 percent. higher scores may excuse further testing. Eligible students must submit a 500 word essay by April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peakrs
e@ ee
A. H. Kings
A H. Couch
CO. O. Bowman
Emma Martin
White School
Laa‘ya van Tries
Addie Bryan
Barker
Ivy Vaughan
Eveline Exrmatt
Kanwaka
Cora Ablatrom
Sallie Barker
Fairview
C. C. Bowman
Centennial
J.C. Clark
Scott Martina
Weybright
D.C Fisher
Alice Jay
Twin Mound
Ella Jayend
Maude Cartwright
Clintos
Hrebel Fisher
Edith Willey
Mound School
Sherman Murphy
8. A. Carson
Big Springs
Ella Stone
W. J. Parnell
Lecompton
Alma Cardwell
T. V. Masterson
Centrel
Lena Marvel
Marion Kidder
High Prairie
Ameia Shumaker
Mabel Graham Hesper
Alma Gibavi
Cora Elliott
Vinland
A. J. King
A. H. Couch
Alma Marvel
Prairie City
Julia D. Miller
Music Stump
McClelland Sud Alive
Washington Creek
Gertrude Bell
Emat
Republicans Meet Retain Headquarters in Washington
A special meeting of the National Republican committee executive committee accepted the resignation of treasurer Cornelius N. Bliss of New York who joined McKinley’s Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior. J. G. Cannon of New York was chosen to succeed Bliss and the Washington headquarters will be retained for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Roberts
The
Oskaloosa Independant
San Antonio
Texas
Menger
J.B. Parnham
Lawrence
Gtate
Topeka
J. W. Roberts
New York
Roetain
Washington
Wasninetos
National Republican Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss
McKinley
J. G. Cannon
Bliss
National Revenue
Ways and Means
W. & J. Stearn
Fires on an ironclad German ship in Crete rumor
Telegraph report from Crete cites a rumor that the German ironclad Kaiserin Augusta fired a blank to signal the Hydra to change course and Hydra allegedly answered with a full broadside. Also an advertisement for Dr King New Life Pills highlights constipation malaria and liver health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Crete
Kaiserin Augusta
Hydra
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Barle
Carpet sales and local trade amid regional notices
Weaver offers All Wool Ingrain carpets at 200 the yard and other carpeting at 10c to 91.00 per yard while meat prices hold steady. Also mentions a sheriff arrest in Kansas, farmers in Finney county growing pickle crops, and rail/steamship travel ads with timetable tips. Includes local business pitches from Heb and Gash Feed Mill, and hay for sale at B. Trosas in Hesper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranesas
Chautauqua
Kansas House of Representatives
Finney County
John J. Ingalls
New York
Congress
For Sale of Oats and Hardware by H Stevens Estate
Sale notices advertise Chere White and Red Seed Oats and stock from H L Stevens estate. Vendors Benson T Stevens offer sixty day clearance on all goods including instruments, wagons, pianos, hardware and farm items. Milling services feature custom grinding at Allendorph Mill using selected corn and old fashioned burrs. A drawing shows a John Lucas Carriage Print at Raymond's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Fred Mill
Allendorph Mill
John Lucas
Mr. Raymond
Raymond
Cash Drug
Meat Sale Ad Offers Cut Prices on Prime Selections
All meats are priced at cut rates with best and choicest cuts highlighted. Shoppers are advised to hurry as limited quantities remain in stock at the butcher shop.
Arithmetic Contest Draws Enthusiastic Students at Range Line and Excelsior
Range Line and Excelsior schools held a February 23 arithmetic contest at the Excelsior schoolhouse conducted by Miss Zanics Chapman and Miss Frances Morgas. Students displayed strong effort with Miss Balle Nusbaum excelling for Range Line. attendees included district patrons. Also noted: Climax Tobacco sold at 33 cents a pound and a testimonial from T. F. Anthony about Mystie Cure from Barber Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range Line School
Exesisier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Gazette
Gazer
Baw
Onn
Bate
Collins
George Edson
Edson
Christopher Columbus Hall
Willow Springs
Charlie JeSusen
F. Banta
Theo. Yarnold
Rinehart
Jerry Curtiv Hag
Addie Haas
Id Hiem
Haas
Ramney Baa
Ghurchbaugh
Wilt Russell
Carl Rattlea
Shockey Farm
Grandpa Pippert
Winlamnid
George Smith
James Boivourt
M.E
Media
Miss White
John
Wilber Moses
Kennedy Valley
Midley
William Marshall
Charles Gaumer
Bb. Whedon
Pial Delat
Charel
Nic Rengeh
Luhns
John Kindred
Ila White
Frank Rosch
Clas. A. Hill
Henry Eable
Heo
Phenicie
Frant Seiwald
Carl Durr
D. A. White
Clinton Mr. Nay
Alfred Anderson
George Tucker
Carl Anderson
J. H. Dean Ihis Pene
Jobs Marshall
CG. Evans
Council Grove
Ad Marshall
Belvoir
L. H. Corse
Henry Deeter
Clarence Wicks
James
Martin Tarpy
Osmond Place
Johan Anderson
C. Wicks
SOE
Woodward
Payne, Place
County
A. Malenburg
Davis Place
Peter Berner
Mrs
Frank Dean
Peff
Leslie Marshall
Thacher Place
Alex Hrent
Mrs. Frederick
Mr. Frederick
Walter Payne
Balvoir
Thomsy Brewer
Payne
Walter
Culver
Bloomington
George Derby
W. W. Wrizl
Quwila
Bam Reber
A.D. Weaver
Ane Rigss
Senate
Smart
Riggs
4Th Judicial District
Rigg
Douglas-Smart
G. Anderson
Franklin—Smart
Rigge
Captain Strong
Major Abbott
Boyal
Hub Clothing Co
Heb
Thudium Bros
Mass. Street
Kansas City
St. Louis
Union Paclfic
J. P. Ross
City Office
J.T S Hankum
U.P. Depot
Timothy
Clover and Pratria Hay
B. Trosas
Hesper
Battle Ax Tobacco
Ind
ED Kasold
Chere White
Barteldes
Wong Galehings
Blegies Hardware
H. L. Stevens
Dwill Clear Chem Guim
T. Stevens
Climax Tobacco
Pound
Kasoxp
T. F. Anthony
Promice City
Iowa
Barber Bros
Mattings
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