Two Stockholders Sued Over Defunct Bank Liquidation
In Leavenworth district court two suits target stockholders of the Farmers as Merchants State Bank of Tonganoxie declared defunct on March 2. W H Newby and F W Lenihan named as defendants seek damages of 11200 on twelve shares and 100 with 6 percent interest since March 27. J Lenghas also faces action for five shares at 100 each as the bank’s insolvency prompts asset liquidation to protect depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Tonganoxie
Leavenworth District Court
Newby
F. W. Lenaian
J. Lenghas
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
William. Docking
Hikes for His Health Charange Jones Tramps Across U S
An 18 year old named Charange Jones travels the United States on foot for health reasons. He left Washington with $13 in May and has walked about 2 270 miles and logged 774 rides, planning to return home by September 8. He reports meeting notable people and earning savings by washing dishes waiting tables selling bottles and painting signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charenge Jones
Scott
United States
Lawrence
Jones
Bullston
Wash
California
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Denver
Wyomit
Idaho
Burlington
United ‘States
Ma” Ferguson
Celebrate trawl founding Council Grove centennial event
Council Grove Kansas hosts a seven day centennial celebration at the high school auditorium beginning with a welcome address by Commissioner M. E. Leathod. The event honors the Santa Fe trail founding one hundred years ago with Kaw Indian delegates historians and representatives of civic clubs churches and the military. The program blends theatrical excerpts ball games army maneuvers and musical numbers with historical presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Grove
Kan
Associated Press
M/E. Leathod
Millinery School Plan For District Leaders
L Maude Finley extension millinery expert will conduct a millinery school for district women leaders in county. The Chamber of Commerce will provide instruction to leaders who will in turn train millinery leaders in each bureau organization during August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ae L. Maude Finley
Omen
Local News Briefs Highlight Roads and Community News
Local notes report plans for a New Santa Fe Trail paved road across the state from Lawrence to Ottawa, with petition signatures backing the project. Fred Zook and Susie Gant tied to Akron University leadership are noted, along with a Kansas City piano firm visit, and county tax and parking law updates. Wheat prices rose, Andrew Jensen faced a Volstead charge, and vacation travel and family movements feature prominently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Fen
Lawrence
Kansas City
Smith
Olathe
Ottawa
Emporia
Newton
Hutchinson
Kinsley
Garem
Syracuse
Citi
Fred Zook
University
Susie Gant
Akron University
Federal
Mr. Zook
Local Notes and Travels Across Kansas and Minnesota
Miss Ona Amos and Mrs Gertrude Reeves spent Wednesday in Kansas City. Laura Reeder visits relatives in McLouth. Prof L A Rowland finished summer school and left for Lavina Minnesota to join his family. Miss Blanche Skinner returned from Harpers or Hmpariz for KS summer school. Rev and Mrs C W Bailey left for Inglewood California to visit son Herbert.
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Ona.Amos
Gertrude Reeves
Kansas City
Laura Reeder
McLouth
L. A. Rowland
Lavina
Minn
Blanche ‘Skinner
Hmpariz
Baldwin News Briefs Highlight Weddings and Local Happenings
The Baldwin area reports weddings and social visits as residents host relatives from Topeka Lincoln and beyond. Local events include a Baker University graduate couple planning a Kansas City home, while paving protests and council debates about street work stir community tension. Mrs. Gertrude Reeves enjoys a two week vacation. Dr. Balch to preach in Kansas City for the summer.
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Opeka
Farl
Iley
Ernest/Stansbury
Gertrude. Reeves
Kate Doyle
T. Hyland
J. M Marcy
Arty
Milton Raver
South tof.Topeka
Edgar Riley
Plattsville
Wis
Elizabeth Riley
Ray Skinner
Henry Johnson
Landevale
Ethel Haff
Michigan
Canada
Cavac
Mich
C. B. Merry
Chas, Mitchel
Helen Foster
Inez Johnson
Lenora ‘Williams
Dellinger
Tanta
Manitou
Colo
Medical School
University of Kansas
Baker University
Phi Mu Sorority
Mes Dellinger
Kappa Sigma
Kansas City
Kan
Sepember
Beryl Mitchell
Denver
Harris Pollock
Baldwin
Cluthes
Morgan-Gardner
W- M. Balch Will
Trinity Church
Kansas City City
Clark Widow Attacks Democratic Nomination History
Mrs. Champ Clark, widow of the late speaker, cites Baltimore 1912 and Bryan's support for Wilson, saying the old guard harmed faithful Democrats by not nominating Clark. The piece notes Hoover’s visit to Coolidge, and plans to discuss department matters with John Temple Graves, who died at home.
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Bowling “Green
A. P.J
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Glark
Clark
Hig
Champ’ Clark
Hoover
Summer Ensembles Hint at Fall Fashion Styles
Late summer models showcase two color schemes advancing into fall with white and lobster red borders on a white woolen coat and matching dress. A second model in black and beige fur offers a summer alternative. Border motifs in worsted fabrics expand ensemble suits for morning to evening wear.
Visit to Wilds of Mexico by Boat Train and Mule
Mrs. Z C Lovejoy and her daughter Mrs. Robert Hurd recently traveled to a coffee plantation near Tapachula in Chiapas Mexico. They endured seven hours on a mule and chair rides up steep mountain ridges to view exotic flora including hundreds of red orchids. The 70 000 acre plantation sits 5090 feet above sea level with views of the Pacific and standard native pack trains carrying goods across rugged terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiapas
Mexico
Une
Z. C. Lovejoy
Robert Hurd
Tapachula
Hurd
Pacific Ocean
Lovejoy
Mexico trip notes on Indians and railroads amid delays
Mrs Lovejoy describes travel in southern Mexico from Tapachula to the port, noting near-primitive conditions, guard escorted trains, thatched huts for dining, and a lack of stable government hindering railroads and investment. She observes native Indians, few European families, and debates on safety and delays due to storms and schedules. In Kansas City an auto show fire is mentioned along with a local ice cream advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Tapachula
Waa
Raedio
Kansas City
Straight Line Silhouette Not Exclusive in Winter Fashions
Mia A G Carl reports from New York markets that many silhouettes will appear this winter. The straight line remains possible but fades in popularity as godets pleats and ruffles gain traction. Front side and back flare plus barrel shapes will add variety. evening gowns favor chiffons georgettes lace and beaded fabrics. Satin faced crepe and new woolens replace charmeuse while coats feature detachable fur collars. Colors include pencil blue brown cocoa swallow lanvin green burgundy and wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Carl
New York
Mrss Carl
Coaots
Even Small Pieces of Paisley Shawls Turned to Uses
A Paisley shawl from Scotland, once valuable, was divided among daughters and granddaughters. The largest piece was used as a tray covering, while another portion was crafted into a handbag. The bag displayed the shawl’s pattern with beadwork and a beaded fringe, finished with a silver chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Lawrence
Library Notes 3 Fall prep under way at Lawrence library
Fall is near as women begin planning next year’s library problems and new registration progresses. Over 900 adults have obtained cards and more than 200 children have registered. This is the eleventh registration period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence ‘Club
Peach Conserve And Oven Canned Peaches Recipes
A local publication lists peach canning methods including peach conserve with ripe fruit lemon pineapple almonds orange raisins and sugar, plus pickled peaches and oven canned peaches with syrup and almond flavoring, instructions for boiling sealing and oven processing. Mrs J F Harris and Mrs Frank E Jones credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Harris
Connecticut
Wreck inquiry fails to fix responsibility at Hackettstown
Inter State Commerce Commission investigators inquired into the Delaware Lackawanna and Western wreck at Hackettstown on June 1 16 in which fifty persons were killed and twenty three injured but failed to fix responsibility for the accident. W C T U to hold local institute at United Brethren church Seventeenth and Vermont streets Wednesday August 12 at 2 30 in the afternoon. Miss Cassie Quinlan to lead the meeting.
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Washington
A. P
Interstate Commerce Commission
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Hackettstown
Wil
United Brethren Church
Seventeenth and Ver-mont Streets
Cassie Quinlan
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H. GC. Colglazier
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Kaas
Mr. Colglazier
D. Moore
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Mabel
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Dan Phillips
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Wilds
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RF. D
R. L. Allen Coal C Co
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F. J. Weersing
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Wirheeg
Milwaukee
Wistonbin
E. Pinkham
Kennedy. Plumbing Company
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Weice Sasaal Oor
Goodyear Pets
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