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Newspaper
The Chanute Times
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
4
A devastating early morning fire gutted the five room brick Third Ward school, destroying the structure erected circa 1886 after water pressure failed and alarms went unheard. The loss includes about $12,000 in cost and $5,000 insured, with plans for temporary classrooms and revival of classes within two weeks if possible.
Fragmentary OCR text references Scott's Emulsion ad.++ The readable snippet shows a partial brand mention without clear event, date, or additional context.++ Indicates an old advertisement card or clipping with marketing phrasing rather than a full article.
Enrollment totals show 40 pupils with 19 not missing a day. Leading students include William Kelley and Bert Kelley with high daily averages, while Ray Russell and Eddie Fegel top the class averages. Visitors noted include Lizzie Fegel and Gen Bickel among others. Mary A. McAtee leads as teacher. Also an ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure colds with no cure no pay.
Early Monday morning gas superintendent Mr. Manly crawled into a manhole regulator pit on Main street to check pressures. The pit filled with gas. he collapsed, but restaurant owner Mr. Guthrie summoned help, pulled him out, and Manly recovered. He vows greater caution around gas openings.
The McCune Hros sold their grocery business to S. B. Work of Carrollton Missouri. The buyers have built up a fine trade and are regarded as two of the best men. Eds health issues are noted but the new venture is not yet specified. A patent medicine testimonial is also mentioned for pain relief.
A fragmented OCR page lists names and addresses with scattered notes about letters, dead letters and advertising notices. It names Clark Chemical Co Blairsville and several individuals including Angeline Hrown Jolson and Mrs Covington among others, with unclear payment and timing details.
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