Narka News Highlights Local Socials and Picnic News
Narka Kansas social notes report Aldric Hutcherson weekend visit in Palmer Kansas and two day picnic. Families visit Hutcherson and Boddy homes and attend Chautauqua in Haddam. Ladies Aid to meet August 31 at Ella Hunt. Picnic attendance includes Belvidere Nebr and Alexandria Park. Republic County Farmers Union picnic set for August 23 with state leader John Tromble speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldric Hutcherson
Palmer
Kansas
Clayton Boddy
C. J
Homer Whitney
Greuter
Vincent
Rudy Helen
Mankato
Greek Minor
John Dart
Hazel
Hutcherson
Chas. Yoder
Cedric
Haddam
Ella Hunt
George Cossand
Leon
Do. J. Boddy
Rudolph, Waltman
baby
Peters home
Lloyd Edwards
Peabody
Elliott
Chas.Wilkinson
Earl Hudson
Lester . Koontz
Jay Deane
Ozarks
A. H. Whitney
Munden
Faye Fisher
Mahaska
John Thomas
E. J. Kasparek
Fairbury
F. J. Lahodny
Beatrice
Frank Shoemaker
Everett Joy
Mike Hubka
Stanley
Leonard
Max Feil
Howard Dawson
Nebraska
B. R. Thorpe
Emma Holan
Robert Keer
J. J. Wenzbauer
DuBoise
Nebr
Joe. Mack
Morgan
Whitney
Millie Hubka
Alexandria Park
John’. Smith
Lafe Melvin
John Paulicheck
Joe Nemec
Emma Brosh
Joyndon
Will Kuchera
A. T. Kuchera
Webster
Borrn
Jack McFee
Hunt
lve
Stella Jov
Bernice Jov
Caryln Hardenburger
Leona Shara
Lottie
Jessie
Anna Mack
Lucille Baker
Hallie Whitney
Dorothy Paulicheck
Nemec
George Saip
Joseph Bouska
George Bouska
Excelsior Springs
Le -Edrie Paulicheck
Laura Lahodny
Republic County Farmers Union
John ‘Tromble
the
State Farmers Union
North Central Kansas Free Fair urged for strong community support
The Republic County and North Central Kansas urge local cooperation to make the upcoming Free Fair a banner event. Stakeholders promise expert judging and a wide range of exhibits from livestock to educational displays, with Belleville Chamber of Commerce running entertainment and night shows, and separate admission funds for attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Republic téality
eveeryone
united co
Belleville Chamber ‘of Commerce
Rememeer
Belleville Chamber of Commerce
Bellevue Chamber of Merce
fair management
racing association
Chiiehroof Commerce
Hold-up Near Hollis Foiled by Quick-Witted Escorts
A bold bandit robbery near Hollis Sunday night failed after Concordia travelers, two men and two women, hid their purses containing 75 and 60 dollars. Four masked assailants demanded cash but fled after the escorts concealed the money, with only silver retrieved. A posse searched the area but found no clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Concordia
Ethel Knostarious
Gladys Way
John Granstrom
Epworth League Attendance Trip Heading from Myrtle Lash
Myrtle Lash and Nina Griffin departed Monday morning for Salina Kansas to attend an Epworth League event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lash
Nina Griffin
Mononday worning
Roy Plott wedding ties Wilsey and Scandia links
The marriage of Frank L. Roy and Hazel I. Plott took place in Wilsey Kansas. Plott, a Scandia girl, is the daughter of C. V. Plott and has many friends in Scandia who extend congratulations. Roy is a young farmer, son of W. H. Roy, near Wilsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsey
Kansas
Frank. L. Roy
Hazel I. Plott
Scandia
C. V. Plott
Plott
Roy
W. H.“ Roy
near. Wilsey
Marriage of Interest Unites Claude McCutcheon and Amy Powers
Claude McCutcheon and Amy Powers were married on Sunday August 13 at the United Brethren parsonage in Republic by Pastor Thompson. The couple left for Hardy to visit the groom's parents Mr and Mrs O McCutcheon and plan to live on a farm near Webber. Mrs McCutcheon is a Republic native with many friends wishing her well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
United Brethren parsonage
Thompson
Claude McCutcheon
Amy Powers
Hardy
ae groom
O. McCutcheon
Webber
McCutcheon
Chester farmer weds Pauline Heomsoth in August ceremony
Arthur Pischke and Pauline Heomsoth married August 13 1922 near Chester. Pastor Decker officiated with Theo Hopman as wedding march and Clara Pischke maid of honor. They will live on the groom’s Chester area farm after a six o’clock dinner and a visit to Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pischke
Chester
Pauline Heomsoth
Deshler
Decker
Theo. Hopman
Clara Pischke
Anna
Walter Hemseth
Hastings
Belleville Couple Wed in Catholic Ceremony
Albert Konovalske and Rosalie Pachta of Belleville were married on August 2 1922 at the local Catholic church. The couple, from prominent county families, were joined by relatives and friends with a reception at the bride’s home. They will reside on a farm northwest of Belleville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konovalske-Pachta
Albert Konovalske
Rosalie Pachta
Belleville
Konovalske
Mike Konovalske
Union township
Frank
Stanley Konovalske
Konovalske Bros
Miss Pachta
Henry Pachta
Freedom township
Father Weber
Kansas
Peggy Normand Players to Close Fairfax Week
The Peggy Normand Players, praised as one of the best stock companies, close a week's Fairfax engagement tomorrow night with clean shows and a first class jazz orchestra. They plan regusa dates if requested. opening Monday August 28 for a week at the Fair with free admission for ladies accompanied by a paid ticket on opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Normand
Fairfax
Fairfax Newspaper
Public sale of late Grant Skidmore's stock on Col. Bradley farm
The public sale near Belleville drew a good crowd and reported strong prices. A five year old mule sold for 131 dollars, another for 115, and a third for 107. Cows, other property and various items also commanded solid bids. Auctioneer High Henry of Belleville oversaw the sale as Wim. Shaver and wife and daughter Mrs. O. E. Rhodes returned from an overland auto trip to Wichita to visit the Robert Hill family before continuing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Skidmore
Col. Bradley
Belleville
High Henry
ao Wim. Shaver
O. E. Rhodes
Wichita
Robert Hill
pidorene
Mr. Shaver
siste
Brethren Church Evangelistic Services Continue
Evangelistic services at the Brethren church, five miles southwest of Belleville, will continue over the next several days led by G. G. Canfield. The event promises continued outreach and community participation in the rural area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the
Brethren church
Belleville
Canfield
Deaths Nina Ames A Baby From Rydal Dies at One
Nina Jeanne Ames daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ames of Rydal died August 18 1922 after a long illness at age one year four months and twenty two days. She leaves father mother sister Geraldine and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Highland Baptist church Monday afternoon at 3 burial in Highland cemetery. Rev R C Conn pastor of United Brethren church at Seandia in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Jeanne Ames, daugher
George Ames
Rydal
Nina
Geraldine
Highland Baptist church
Highland cemetery
R. C. Conn
United, Brehren
Seandia
Obituary of John A VanNatta 1875 1922 Belleville Kansas
John A VanNatta born June 18 1875 died August 21 1922 at 47 years the last months of poor health. He leaves brother James W VanNatta and was son of James E VanNatta and Sa A VanNatta early settlers on Salt Creek Republic county Kansas. Brief service conducted at Belleville cemetery by Rev Frank C Ward on August 22 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. VanNatta
James W. VanNatta
James E. VanNatta
Sa. A. VanNatta
Salt Creek
Republic county
Kansas
Oklahoma
John A. Van Natta
James W
Belleville
Kan
New York
Frank C. Ward
Belleville Band Concert Draws Immense Regional Crowd
Thursday night band concert drew a large audience from Belleville and surrounding communities. The Belleville band is praised as one of the best in the state, with new faces and towns joining each week. A duet by Miss Mary Ward and Mr Ed McLaughlin singing Just Because You’re You drew encores and strong praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Mary Ward
Ed. McLaughlin
Fire destroys W P Dunlap storage barn in south town
Sunday morning a blaze gutted the W P Dunlap storage barn on west Lincoln avenue near Bridge street. Firemen, led by Bob Lee from the depot area, prevented spread but the building and its contents, including a Republic truck, were total losses. Estimated damage about 5000 dollars with 3700 dollars insured. Cause undetermined. fire reported to state fire marshal as unknown. The Dunlaps, formerly of Norway, had long lived in Clay Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Dunlap
Bob Lee
Lincoln avenue
Rock Island depot
Dunlaps
lower Fifth street
Bridge street
W. P Dunlap
dray
Republic
Dunlap
Norway
Clay Center
Andy Hill sale at Freedom farm draws crowd in heat
The Andy Hill sale at his farm in Freedom township was well attended but extreme heat and difficult conditions kept prices generally low. Buyers faced high temperatures as bids moved slowly and many lots sold for less than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hill
Freedom
Golden Wedding Honeymoon Trip of J A Mosher and Wife
J A Mosher and his wife of Rydal celebrated over fifty years on their original homestead with a six week golden wedding honeymoon trip through Oklahoma Texas Colorado New Mexico and Kansas. They visited four sons and five daughters and remained free of major car trouble while recalling a Civil War era life and early nursing and farming work in Republic County Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mosher
Rydal
Mr. Mosher
Rocky Mountains
Dan
Colorado
Zella
Mosher
Belleville
Kansas
Griffith
Helen V. Wilcox
Maple Grove
Pomeroy
Ohio
Augusta
Maine
drmmer
Miss Zella
Republic county
fortuna
Frank Mosher
Sentinel
Okla
Dan Mosher
Arriba
Colo
Fred Mosher
Rexford
Kans
James Mosher
Melrose
N. Mex
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Atta Goodwin
Grace Kallman
Lordetta Whips
Alfaretta Brown
Olive. Mahan
Moshers
Good Stock Feeding Record At Tootle Ranch Kansas
J L Breeding and sons operated the Tootle ranch near Herkimer Marshall county Kansas. They fed forty six cattle for market over 140 days under C C Randall guidance. Total costs 1531.92 feed 931.00 other 78.00. receipts 1199.08. Labor valued ~1200 for 200 hours. Profit 26.64 per animal. Ranch covers 1200 acres with 800 cultivated 520 pasture 80 meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Breeding and sons
Tootle ranch
Herkimer
Marshall county
Kansas
C. C. Randall
agriculture
Marysville
Farmer Halts Threshing After Half Crop at Scotch Plains
Roy Kelley, a Scotch Plains farmer, began threshing thirty acres of oats on land rented from George Darneau near Mr. Keey’s farm. After about half was threshed yielding thirty bushels, he, advised by Mr. Duncan, abandoned the job to save expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kelley
Scotch Plains
George Darneau
Mr. Keey
Mr. Duncan
Haddam Clipper Leader To Install Community Radio Set
Haddam businessmen purchase a new radio receiving set to be installed at the Haddam Clipper Leader office. Broadcasts will be shared with the public free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam
Revival Meetings At Dunkard Church In Scotch Plains
A two week series of meetings at the Dunkard church on Scotch Plains led by Geo. G. Canfield of Freeport has stirred much interest despite hot weather. Canfield is described as a diligent man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkard
Scotch Plains
Geo. G. Canfield
Freeport
Canfield
Kansas World War adjusted compensation bill history
A detailed account credits the American Legion Auxiliary with initiating state wide adjusted compensation for Kansas World War veterans. The narrative covers House Bill 441 and Senate Bill 383 in 1921, committee actions, gubernatorial approval, bond terms up to twenty million dollars, and the requirement of voter ratification at the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Kansas
Topeka
house
senate
house committee of
Committee on Military Affairs
Allen
piace
State of
army
navy
marine corps
honora
Wide Legion Meet Backs Kansas Compensation Bill Debate
County wide American Legion gathering in Scandia brought together posts from Courtland Munden Belleville and Scandia. Discussion centered on the Kansas Compensation Bill ahead of the November election. Scandia Auxiliary served refreshments. A follow up meeting is planned September 4 in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Republic county
Scandia
Henke Brothers Reunite After 37-Year Gap in Beloit
Two brothers M. Henke and Frank Henke met in Beloit for the first time in 37 years. Frank, accompanied by A. J. Henke of Bloomington, left home as a boy in Atchison where he worked as a fireman. He later became a railroad engineer in New Mexico and the south, and for six years has been with a sugar plantation in Cuba while still employed as an engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Henke
Frank Henke
Beloit
Frank
A. J. Henke
Bloomington
Atchison
New Mexico
Cuba
Clifton youths charged with theft and burglary
Two young men from Clifton, Nick Dr. and William Shumock, were bound over by Justice S. S. Langley to appear August 25 on alleged charges of burglary and petty larceny. They face charges over theft of oil from Henry Maker's garage, north of Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
William Shumock
Clifton
Greenleaf
S.S. Langley
bend
ware
Henry
This Unlucky Man Was L Henry Clemmon
A fragment notes L Henry Clemmon from a county area who faced a serious storm incident. The report hints at a perilous event and survival, with limited usable details and no full names or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Henry Clemmon
aterborne county
sara al
Also Mentioned on This Page
NARKA
North Central
Roy Plott
Pischke
Heihsoth
Nina Jeanne Ames
Wide Legion
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!