Judge Monroe Returns From Iowa Trip And Local Happenings
Local notes recount Judge Monroe's Iowa trip as sun returns and wheat fields thrive. Town news covers Geyer & Mills ice cream parlor, farm purchases by Philip Preston B. Smith, Zeigler’s store goods, and weather forecasts. Obituary details a death from consumption, a community dance planned at G A R hall, and forester Jessie Royer’s tree deliveries. Debate over Reservation land and Regents meeting, amid arrivals and departures of officials.
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Geyer & Mills
Aecall
Citzens Bank
Death of L. D. Kirkman Shocks County Community
L D Kirkman died from a sudden heart stroke early Thursday. He was at home when the attack struck as he sat in a chair before doctor arrived. Survived by a wife, a baby and several grown children. Funeral will be held Saturday morning in the county.
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Thomas Long
Jourdan
L. D. Kirkman
Snyder
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims no cure no pay
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula on every bottle. It promises no cure no pay and lists a price of 50 cents for the remedy.
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Grove
Prize Geiser Threshing Machine New at Israel Grenell's
Threshermen urged to inspect a Geiser threshing outfit on the south side of town. The seller notes low price and easy terms, claiming the machine is fast and simple to run. Also includes endorsements for Beges cough syrup and a note from Mrs. J Bremen on its efficacy.
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Geiser
Israel Grenell
Hays
J. Bremen
J C Farley
Sale of a seven year old Percheron stallion at farm
A buyer advertises a fine black Percheron stallion seven years old with a white left bind and heavy weight, priced at 250 dollars and available at a Saline farm in Turkville via Ben Hopper. Also mentions a health product testimonial for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from Somers Point with a warning about imitations.
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Ben Hopper
Turkville
System Notice of Wagon for Sale and Remedies
Idaho territory shop advertises a new handmade wagon for sale alongside a medical remedy claim. The ad promotes Westbrook Street and a cough remedy, promising to stop a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 25 cents, with a no cure no pay offer.
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Westbrook
DeWitts Little Early Risers Cleanse Ad
An old advertisement endorses DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy for sluggish liver and clogged bowels. The note claims the pills cleanse the whole system and never gripe. JC Farley signs the promotion.
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de Witt
J. C. Farley
DeWitt
JC Farley
Uo Witt
Jo Farley
Reservation land fight over 5577 acres in tricultural project
Local anxieties grow as the Reservation matter stays sealed by the Committee and Regents. The editor reports new details after an executive session, questioning agendas and possible private interests behind stalled public knowledge. A plan to offer seven year leases on homesteads is proposed to avoid litigation and keep land under state control.
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Teans
Eths Co
Griffiths
Mulroy
The
Free Press
Depot & Hotel
Cottage for Rent by Judge Robbins on Junietta Street
Judge Robbins will soon vacate his cottage and barn on east Junietta street and rent the property.
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Judge Robbins
East Junietta Street
No Freezing Out Yet For Reservation Homesteads
Town residents report proposed appraisal and two month payment for Reservation homesteads with optional appeals to the Secretary. Settlers with seven year occupancy may prove up and pay via installments, while committees push for compromise rather than removal.
Land appeals at Ft Hays Reservation stir conflicts
US land attorney last fall filed appeals for about 20 late appealers on the Reservation. Case progress stalled in Wakeeny office and a further appeal to the Interior Secretary is planned. Reservation committee hires new lawyer to challenge settlers, while Judge Monroe counsels compromise to settle with homesteaders and accept 5500 acres, avoiding further trouble.
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Godard
Wyoming
Santa Fe
Sec
Secretary of Interior
Saui
Goddard
Jmige Monroe
Ft Hays R
Local Notices and Advertisements From Ellis County
A collage of 1901 era notices and ads including franchise notes, ready to wear suits, Round Oak Heaters sold by Geo Philip & Son, Locust trees planting by Ed Madden, underskirts at Zeiglers, a community warning about debts, Saline township property mention, a medical testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, cottage edging on Jones Street, ice cream at Geyer Mills, infant dresses at Zeigler, spring coughs treated with One Minute Cough Cure, horse loss notice near Ellis, DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve praise, and land for sale by John Schlotterbech in Ellis.
Homestead Contest Notice Appears in Wakeeney Office
Eta Ofte of the Interior of Kansas files a homestead contest against a claim for the southeast and southwest quarter of section 22, township 11, south range 2 west, alleging abandonment due to enlistment in U S Navy. Contestants must appear and present evidence at 10 a m on April 22, 1901 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office in Wakeeney Kansas. due to unable personal service, publication is ordered. 1. T. PURCELL, Register.
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Homestead
The
Interior
Wakersees
Kansas
Anthony Dean
Constant
Pam
Enry Fowler
U. S
Navy
United States Land Office
Wakeeney
T. Purcell
Register
Shop Notices and New Goods at Local Firms
Fine line of Ye Sherty at a local shop along Chestnut Street and a prompt reminder to get haircuts at Befleaws on South Chestnut. New line of wrappers opened at Zeigler's and heaters for sale by Geo Lutin and Son.
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Men's & Infants
Zeigler's
Pee Ang
Zeiglers
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Judge Monroe
Lowa
Gee
Philip
Preston B Smith
Bell
Zeiglers Hick’s Almanac
Livengrod’s
Houseman Manatawawney
Penn
JU Farly
L. A
Library Association
GA. R. Hall
Bissings
Jessie Royer
Jones
Wakeeny
Cal Lloyd
Rte
John Earlenbaugh
Jod
Lou Bell
Fred & C. W. Miller
Old & Reliable St Paul Lael Insurance Co
Ft. Hays
Normal & Ag
Orma
Saum
Kurt Hays
Althou
Alex West
Alex
Freedom
Register Hinkle
R.R
Charlie Reeder
Robbins
Socom
Misa Susie Henkel
Gave Yard
Zeigler’s Dry Goods & Clothing
U. S. Land
AH Bartis
Garden City
Harvey Peoney
Toveka
Jas H Reeder
Grifith
Washington
Mooroe
Wakeeney Hotel
Geo. Philip & Son
Ed Madden
Eerom
Ladie M. Toa
Saline Township
Ellis Co
Kwan
Solon E
Tine
Anderson Iuggs
Sunny Lane
Tex
Mr. Riggs
Pete Schmidt
East Jones Street
Geyer—Mills Ee Cream Parlor
Ellis
Finder
John Kuba
Christof Greiling
Ellis PO
DeWitt's
Jcharley
Ellis County
John Schlotterbech
G. A. Hhrlich
West Hoboken
N_J
B. J. Patterson
Wiesner’s Store
North Main Street
Kan
Reservaton
AL Robinson
Brunswick Hotel
Ellert
Ly Emmert Proprietary Co
Chicago
John
Schlyer
Frank Havemann
Herbert
Goyer's & Mills
Befleaw
Chestnut Street
Gyane
Geovume
Geo Lutin & Son
New
Susi
Madden
F.s . Oshant
Patterson
Deiwyer
Millsimilin
Blender
Laura
Deel
Décora
Jack & Bulls
Wisi
Andretsi
Alorn Seelyo
Ieee
Anni
JU Farley
W. E. 8Aum
Attorney AT Law
1St National Bank
Katess
PATTY
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