Railroader and farmer Dad Stevens adds logging to work
A Kansas man born in Norton Delaware County in 1838, Dad Stevens has logged across the state, farms near Lawrence, and crafts baskets at home to supplement income. He plans to supervise a logging purchase in Coffey County for a Kansas City company, with four sons surviving and one wife buried at Oak Hill.
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Dad Stevens
Kansas City
Sibley
Coffey County
Kangas
Stevens
Iplace
Lawrence
Baskay
K Stevens
Oak ,Hill Cemetery
Russell
John A
Colorado
Frank
Washington
Neilson
Pottlawatomie
Kans
Dad
Norton
Dela Avare
Low H
St. Joseph
Swift Packing Company
Pottawatomie
Goff
Portland
Omaha
Sabetha
Douglas County
Avas
Patee
Apriles
Death Notice for Mrs Susan Welcher and Deshler Resident
Obituary fragment reports Mrs Susan Welcher aged 35 dying at home near Lecompton with three children and eight grandchildren mentioned. Also notes a Deshler Kansas resident aged 89 with a large family, including five daughters and many grandchildren, and upcoming services at Glenn Church.
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Samuel ‘Deshler
Kan
Apld
Burlington
Susan ‘Welcher
L¢compton
Wille
Glenn Vehurch
Mall
Gladys
Six Divorces and a Contempt Arrest Reported
Multiple divorces granted on grounds including drunkenness neglect and cruelty. Nellie Gulley awarded divorce from James Gulley with real estate lien settled. Agnes Walbridge vs Lorenzo Walbridge cited extreme cruelty. William Heard granted divorce for neglect. Etta Campbell granted divorce from Alt Campbell for abandonment and custody of a minor. Jasper Dailey, farmer near Clinton, jailed for contempt for failing to pay child support. committed to county jail until $50 paid.
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Watts
Nellie A- Gulley
James. E
Gulley
Agnes. Walbridge
Lorenzo J. Walbridge
William
Etta
Ampbell
Alt. L. Campbell
API Jasper Dailey
Clinton
Tap
Lawrence plumbers attend Kansas Master Plumbers meet
Lawrence residents Axel Olson and A E Olson returned after the Kansas Master Plumbers Association convention in Hutchinson March 18 to 20. Axel Olson was elected treasurer, Mrs Carl Graeb er state auxiliary president, and A E Olson third vice president. F Briece spoke on plumbing and sanitation. Next year’s meeting will be in Salina.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Master Plumbers’ Association
Hutchinson
Axel Olsen
A.E. Olson
Carl Graeber
F. A.‘Briece
J . Axel Olson
State ‘Association
Women’s
A. E. Olson
Master Plumbers’ “Association
Briece
Salina
Wichita Skaters Aim for New York Journey
A trio of young Wichita skaters led by a priest from Wichita plan a cross country trip by roller from Wichita to New York. They spent a week in Topeka appearing at the Jayhawk theater and hope for theater engagements in Kansas City next week. They expect the four month journey to cover the entire distance on pavement with 50 to 75 miles daily, carrying spare wheels and parts and filming for a possible vaudeville contract after arrival.
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Wichita
mReth Harlan
Kenneth’ Harlan
Gene Harlan
Topeka
Jayhawk
Kansas
Ani Tnt
New York
Triplex Crash Featured in Bowersock Theatre Program
The Bowersock Theatre presents the Triplex Crash as a main feature of today’s program with a showing planned for tomorrow. A new schedule begins Monday offering matinee shows plus two evening performances at 7 and 9. The box office opens at 12:30 with admission 25 cents before 1, 35 cents afternoon, 50 cents for evening shows, and 15 cents for children.
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Bowersock Theatre
the Bowersock
Lafternoon
Boy 5 Sells Liquor Case Shocks Kansas City Police
A five year old boy reportedly sold liquor leading to the arrest of his father and two police officers in Kansas City. The incident drew attention as authorities investigated how the boy obtained and sold alcohol and why officers were involved in the early hours.
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Kansas
City
Military moves tighten grip on Mexican west coast
Reports from the Mexican front detail General Calles organizing an army of 3,000 to advance from Torreon toward Es cobar as rebel forces near Chihuahua prepare to defend passes. Officials downplay a Mazatlan setback while warn of a potential rebel surge through Sinaloa toward Guadalajara and Tepic.
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Mazi Pees
Plutarco ‘Elias
Calles
Mexcan
Mazati
Callies
A.lang
Torreon
Zacatecas
Irapuate
Guadalajara
Tepic
Cardenas
Border fears as Naco may face Mexican attack
U S forces in Naco Ariz prepare for possible cross border fighting as Mexican revolutionary threats loom. Major Hazeltine orders guard deployment and potential evacuation to protect lives and property on the United States side.
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Naco
Ariz
United States
Naco, Ariz
American War’ Department
Charles B. Hazeltine
Tenth. Cavalry
Rebel forces attack Mazatlan coast seaport reported
Washington dispatch from Mar 22 cites Ambassador Morrow in Mexico City noting a small rebel troop body attacked Mazatlan on the west coast but withdrew almost immediately. The size remains unknown.
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Washington
Morrow
Mexico City
State. Department Today
Mazatlan
Brilliance or virtuosity highlights a young artist recital
Last night a young artist received enthusiastic reception for brilliant performances. Notable pieces included Keltie Sonata, MacDowell, and Liszt Concerto. The program closed with Preyer Scherzo in B flat minor, drawing strong audience acclaim. Four Sleepers at City Jail and a series of local social updates followed, including visits and family notes from Baldwin, Ottawa, and Overbrook.
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Hes ‘Keltie
MacDowell
Liszt
Preyer Sine
Lee S. Green
Thegan
Moore
Arie
Ryofessor Preyer
Community visits span weekly rigors in Baileyville area
Local families and relatives from Baileyville to Junction City and Lecompton gathered at homes and farms over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Fred McClanahan visited Freds parents. Howard Morris and son Billy spent time with Mrs Sarah Morris. several others, including the Welcher and Glenn families, calling on ill Mrs Welcher and sharing meals and conversations. Several trips to Topeka and Kansas City noted, with visits to relatives and shopping or business in Lecompton, Hutchinson, and Watson areas.
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Fred McClanahan
Baileyville
Mr. McClanahan
Frank McClanahan
Othrer
Howard Morris
Billy
Junction City
Sarah Morris
George
L. Glenn
Scroggs
Rose Johnson
Lecompton
McCall
Hutchison
Kansas City
Thomas
Topeka
Gaye
Moore
Boyd -Scott
Kate Wizer
Herschell
Watson
Clarence’ Welcher
McWatts
Watts
Cousi Bert
Franz
Plains
Kan
C.* Murphy
Margaret ‘Cottrell
Marie
Franklin
Lawrence
Sam Beatty
Will Brown
Starr
Glenn
Eileen
Ruby
Maxine
Thos
George Johnson
Howed
Sanford
Ord
Non
Mer
F. Q
Jitkerson
Clark Wilber
Gray
Pat Shook
Dorothy Herd
Gene
C. N. Stallard
Lecompton Community Notes and Nearby Visits
In Topeka and Lecompton areas residents hosted guests and visited relatives. Mrs. Senren Lee hosted guests, while Mr and Mrs Hy Fulton visited Lecompton friends. Many locals traveled to Lawrence for business and to see ill relatives. School notes report grade cards issued after bi monthly exams and spring signs visible on campus. Local scenes include farming, grapevines, seed potatoes, and weekend gatherings with neighbors and family across multiple households.
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George ‘Chiles
Jom
Juanita
Harold
Geor
Vernon
Minnie Swallow
Denver
Colo
Oskalooss
Sam Ready
Ready
Glenn School
Wymer
Gus Noe
Boydston
Jude Anderson
Frederick Lee
Clinton
Topeka
Clarence
Welcher
William Welcher
Lecompton
Community Family News From Local Gatherings
Social calendar notes widespread visits and Sunday gatherings. Families like Stallards Daniels Laptads and McGee host relatives and friends with Sunday school, games, music, and meals. Multiple households including Wilbers Knobes and Laptads attend events with neighbors, continuing through Topeka Ottawa and Fall Leaf weekend visits.
Baldwin News Roundup of Local Movements and Mumps
Clifford Enyeart of Baldwin Cash Store out this week with mumps. Miss Helen Good visiting Miss Beulah Stewart amid Mrs. Hitchcock’s absence. Topeka trips by Mrs. W. J. Williams and Mary Margaret. John Wilcox joins Santa Fe as telegraph agent, staying with the Stewart family. Lawrence shoppers Florence Bennett. Prof. Paul Evans and Geo Hardjen in Cameron Mo for Who Izzy musical comedy at Missouri Wesleyan College. Burke family care by mother after Ottawa visit. Mertill Liston back out after severe mumps. Attendance at the Cana Murder Case at Bowles sock. attendees listed. Pardee family moving to Hammond Ind. Dr Edwin E Voight speaks at Baker chapel. Nelson and Clark visit Alpan Cr Omega house. Betty Lou Clark stays through Monday night.
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Clifford Enyeart
Baldwin Cash
Helen Good
Beulah Stewart
Merle ‘Hitchcock
C. W. Schwartz
Topeka
Lyle Cutler
Baldwin
W. J. Williams
Daughtrer
Mary Margaret
Ottawa
Izzy
Missouri Wesleyan College
Harden
Lewis Schultz
Missouri Wesleyan
Thamas Burke
Burke
Mertill Liston
Bowersock
Wallace B. Fleming
Allan Brannock
H. K. Ebright
Grace Alley
Don Pardee
Betty Jean
Earl Clark
Lawrence
Alpan Cri Omega House
Betty Lou Clark
Kathryn D. Church
Peka
Alpha Chi
Church
Centenary
Michitaro
Ongawa
Baker
Margaret Woods
Kansas City
Suan
Corrinne
Irene Martin
Dolge City
Howard Waddle
Boulder, Colo
A. G. Waddle
Opal Attebury Art
Geneve. Miller
Independence
Leslie Pindar
Beta Gamma Sigma
University of Kansas
Pindar
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Baldwin High School
Maxamilian Rudwin
Cameron
Missiouri Wesleyan Collery
Eldon Mellor
Chicago
Pee
James Sehnebig
W. Hutt
Gayle
Chubb
Zeta Tau Alpha
M Merle ‘Wallace
Herriett Keast Bowen
Gene Martin
Dodge City
Mary Wayland
Kansas
Mary Alice Berkshire
Alexie
Mildred DeWeese
DeSoto
Delta Zeta House
Joseph White
Geneva Owens
Baker University events dazzle with lectures and plays
Baker University hosts diverse events including the Japanese players Ongawa on March 25 in Centenary Hall, Miss Margaret Woods visits, and Delta Delta Delta and Zeta Tau Alpha parties. Faculty lectures by Dr. Maxmilian Rudwin on French art galleries and campus social activities fill the week, with alumni and locals attending from Baldwin, Independence, and Dodge City.
Sargon restores health says Mrs Lillian Marks
Mrs Lillian Marks of 25 Sixteenth St So. Joseph Mo says Sargon Soft Mass Pills cured her stomach and constipation after a year and a half of illness. She reports rapid improvement after the first bottle and four bottles completed. She praises the treatment and notes availability in Lawrence at the Round Corner Drug Company.
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Lillian Markt
Lillian Marks
St. So. Joseph, Mo
Saigon
Lawrence
Round Corner Drug Company
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R.A. Wilber
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Ira Wilber
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Ruth Blough
Geneva Schiie
Alberta Commons
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Maude Commons
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Mae Commons
Alice Laptad
Burdette Smith
Glenn Keifer
Albert.Cox
Dick Henderson
Scrubby . Cyrel
George Keifer
Willy
George Holtme
Dick ‘Richards
Max
Lee Laptad
Roy Wilber
Henry Knobe
Outh
Lawirence
Ivy, Coffman
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W. L. Daniels
Donald Thuma
Lo Pine
Anthis
Gottlieb Nieder
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Ralph
George ‘Hardtaker
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Maynard Harris
Gilbert Holladay
Mere Re
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R.A.' Wilber
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Bill
Rosser
Roy
Robert Finley
T. C
Wilkerson
Simday
Fred Wilk
Mra
Roscoe
Pine
James” Uttingar
Pat
Fred Laptad
E.J. Moranville
J. Finley
Robert
Garold
Hoover
Roy Grasa
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Missouri
Sargon
Rumsey Funeral Home
Menenanis Tional Bank
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