Local Briefs From Atchison Area and Nearby Travel
Local notes report visits and departures among residents of Atchison Kansas and nearby towns. Several families, including Mrs. Claude Price and baby Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. James Edmonds of Muskogee, Oklahoma, are mentioned with relatives in Kansas City and Independence. Multiple moves and social visits across Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado are noted, along with a Kansas City High School versus Lexington High School football result and various advertisements.
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James Edmonds
Muskogee
I. T
Wm. Henry
Centerville
Town
Mesdames
Ernest Hays
L. I. Duval
Independence
EB. M. Barnett
Addie Lamborn
Kansas City
Muscogee
L. T
Lee Davis
Victor
Col
Tilton Davis
Mysterious Disappearance of Richmond Jeweler William A Stuck
William A Stuck, a Richmond jeweler and former Lexington citizen (1867 1876), has been missing since Monday. Residents of Richwood fear for his safety. he is wealthy, a bachelor, past grand master of the local Odd Fellows lodge, and known for exemplary habits. Theories range from self harm to assassination and insanity. A liberal reward is offered as search parties scour the area. Concordia November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Stuck
Richmond
Lexington
Richwood
Ile
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Mreokly East End Art Club Treasurer Listed
Miss Ida M. Snyder named treasurer of the Mreokly East End Art Club in a notice. An unrelated fragment references a then-unknown remedy and advertisement language for wines and tinctures, mentioning cures and products with unclear context and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Snyder
East End
Public Contest For County Students At Marshall
The West Central Teachers Association serving Jackson Johnson Cass Saline Potts and Lafayette counties will meet at Marshall on November 28 with two gold medals of twenty dollars each for entry declamation and recitation. Each high school in the district should send one boy and one girl. Lexington High School Alphian and Emerson societies have preliminaries November 26 to select eight finalists. Local contestants include Alphian Miss Jo Hinesley Miss Blaine Campbell Maurice Hicklin Lewis Gordon Emerson Miss Mary Greene Miss Mary McFadle Hubert Bates Frank Chew. Admission 25 cents to cover venue and travel. A musical program is planned and Frances Young coaches the contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Johnson
Cass
Saline
Potts
Lafayette
Marshall
Huss
Lexington High School
Alphian
Nmerson
Opera House
Judjtes
Lerington High School
Frances ‘Young
Alphian Society
Jo Hinesley
Blaine Campbell
Maurice Hicklin
Lewis Gordon
Hmerson Society
Mary Greene
Mary McFadle
Hubert Bates
Frank Chew
Coal Deal Acquires Curber Mines Near Wellington
The Lanning Harris Coal and Grain Co of Kansas City closed a deal Monday buying Curber mines just east of Wellington and 200 acres of coal land directly south of the mines. New owners plan immediate capacity increases and construction of mineral houses nearby. W B Kerdolff acted as representative after prior visits and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanning-Harris Coal and Grain Q Cv
Kansas City
Curber
Wellington
W. B.kerdolff
Mime
Beautiful Clear Skies Patent Remedy Ad Copy
An old advertisement claims a tonic named Beautiful Clear Skiea exerts a potent influence on the bowels liver and kidneys purifying and strengthening these organs to restore normal health. It promises removal of yellow dull skin pimples roughness and blackheads. 600 at Urn thaw Youngs 11 Hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urenthaw & Young's
Warrensburg Event Noted With Names In Murky Entry
A garbled entry from Warrensburg mentions November events and individuals PH Larkin and Mu Carkin along with others linked to a ceremony or gathering. The fragment suggests a schedule or lineup but remains unclear on exact actions or outcomes.
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Marrvd
Warrensburg
Dir
Larkin
Oorder
Amet Misa Mawes Giaoliy
Tek Mu Carkin
Brother al He Proow
Folk as Governor Candidate Praised by Kansas City Journal
An editorial endorses Missouri attorney folk for governor, praising his record as prosecutor who convicted Ed Baotler and noting broad cross party support. It argues he would be a strong governor and could break corrupt patterns by limiting boodling and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
St. Louis
Baotler
Folk
Anc
Missouri
Prominent Chicago Democrat James H Farrell Endorses Reform
James H Farrell of Chicago, longtime leader in Illinois politics and oldest Illinois house veteran since 1887, is cited as a key figure in Democratic circles. The piece notes his real estate work, marshing club leadership, and a 1901 testimonial for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It also mentions rumors Secretary Shaw’s retirement and Governor Crane’s potential succession in Massachusetts.
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James H. Farrel
Chicago
Cook County
New York
van Wyck
Capt. Farrell
Illinois House of Representatives
Ilinois
Illinois
Farrell
Shaw
Crane
Massachusetts
Minted 1901 value multiplies to assets claim
A fragment notes a calculation claim that the coined value by the mints of the United States in 1901 multiplied by two and a half does not equal the assets of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Eye and body ailments treated without knife in Chicago
A Chicago office advertises cure for eye diseases and cataracts without surgery, deafness and nasal issues, goitre cancers and eczema, nervous and rheumatic complaints, stomach and kidney disorders, female diseases, and men’s private ailments. It promises home treatment, carries diagnostic tools, and invites visitors to inspect credentials at 4600 Vincennes Ave.
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ROYA
Algie Smith
Atchison, Kansas
Claude Price
Florence
Talbot Simpson
Aullville
Lewis
Duailue
Texas
Olive Carter
Chas. W. Loomis
Jos. L. Long
Cal Noel
Thomas City
O.J
Jeanie Greenwood
RE. C. Gordon
Sarah Wheeler
Payne's Depot
N. B. Payne
Julius Heinkel
Rita
Mr. Hamkle
Gene Meng
H. D. Kavanaugh
Los Angeles
California
John Reid
Clarence Kinney
Lowes
Louis Sterne
Anna Berryhill
W. C. Carter
Jett
Keokuk
Iowa
Wantav
Lafaysity
D. Knapp & Co
K. G
St. Louie
Columbia
Supreme Court
Kansas City High School
J. M. McHany
Greenville
Tex
Ballard
Crenshaw's & Young's
Kellowe
Kansas City Star
J. H. Kellogg
Wentworth Military Academy
Glenn Davis
17Th Infantry
Col. Kellogg
Academy
Cal
Kellogg
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F.J. Cheney &C
Druggits
Zsc
Hall
Ll. H
K.co.h
Wood Orig Bartens
L.T
Blackburn Kinkead
Norton White
Moore Edwards
Winters
Vivian R. T. Barlow Chew
R. E
Gallagher Tunstall
Stevens
Ll Gordon
Wheeler Hicklin
L. B
Bates
DR. Fenner
Ney
Tiravel
I. Vitus
Crenshaw & Young
Cardus
Iraq
The
West Central Teachers’ Asso
J. A. Anderson
West 6Th St
Salt Lake City
Crenshaw & Young’s
Skiea
Jas. H. Farrell
Linoja House of Representatives
Springfeld,Til
Pepa Syrup Co
Monticello
Lit
Dr. Caldwell
Respectfally
Jas, H. Faure
Awe
Mutual
le Inviruce Company
Ihm
Tals Company
Morban Life Instrance Company of
Todany
AL McCaney
George W. Johnson
Lexington Courthouse
Dover Road
Romulus
J . M. Lowe
W. B. Wilson
Alligon
Ster Wilkes
Virgie P. Johnson
J. W. Sparks
Chicago Medical and Optical Co
Nickell S
Catarre
Vincennes Ave
Nickell
Lion Coffee
Lincoln Trust CO
St, Louis
Mio
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