Death notices and local notices from Fort Hays district
The issue records a death of Mrs Mary Miller on June 12 at age 52, with the funeral attended by many. a death of a child of Mr and Mrs Abe Goethius noted with a large funeral service. It also mentions fundraising and business notices, homestead and land entries, street work, and details about Normal school plans and Fort Hays enrollment dates and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Gartland
Ed Swires
Kansas
Abe Goethius
Methodist Church
Summer Session Opens at Bays City Normal School
The State Normal School at Bays City announces the Summer Session of the Western Branch at Hays City opening June 3, 1902, for nine weeks. Tuition is five dollars, same as Emporia, with enrollment cost covering the Co. Normal Institute. Local board and lodging inquiries should be sent to Principal W. S. Picken, with accommodation details and location of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays City
Ellis County Normal Institute
Emporia
Co. Normal Institute
Hays
W. S. Picken
Notice to destroy noxious weeds in Ellis county
Notice to every overseer of highways and every land owner or agent in Ellis county to destroy Russian and Canada thistles cocklebur Rocky Mountain sandburs burdocks sunflowers and similar weeds before the 15th of July under penalty of law. Jacob Bissing county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis County
Rocky Mountain
Jacob Bissing
Commissioners Proceedings June 12 1902 Ellis County Kansas
County Board met in regular session with all members present. Bids opened for bridge over Spring Creek. Wiles bid 159.76 and others ranged to 245. Award to Wiles. contract ordered signed by Chairman. Notice to publish ordering all persons and corporations to cut the Russian thistles on their land before July 10 under penalty of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis County
Kansas
Spring Creek
Wiles
J K'suss
Am Craig
H Warren
Thos Greenwood
Chm
de K
Dyspepsia Relief Claim From Merry Oaks Man
W T Stardevent of Merry Oaks North Carolina reports 15 years of dyspepsia and failed doctor visits before trying Kodol. He says it provided immediate relief, allowed him to eat freely, and improved digestion. He warns not to rely on biting cures and endorses Kodol as a strengthening aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Meredith Willow Grove
Del
J. Farley
Saya
Merry Oaks
N.C
J. C. Farley
County Superintendent Nomination Bid Aimed by Hans Jansen
Hans Jansen seeks Democratic nomination for County Superintendent of Schools praising himself as a capable farmer and educator. The record notes a local news fragment about the 6th Annual Christian Endeavor convention district 18 Kansas, plus a wagon load of farm wagons, and a few items including auction notices for a horse and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Jansen
Hans Jensen
Bright
The
Christian Endeavor
Kansas
Yost Sells Ten Rees]ng Hodge Headers and Bridge Progress
Yost has sold ten Rees]ng and Hodge headers. Chengy bridge approaches completed with the bridge deemed a success and convenient by all. Saline river high water caused inconvenience. residents ask Commissioners to levy in August to bridge Saline and Hamilton townships. Various local visits and summer travels noted. Mia ILIPE offers music lessons from a home two blocks south of the M. E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chengy
Saline
Saline Valley
Hamilton
Mia
Ilipe
M. E Church
Suburban lot sale near creek with ample water
An advertisement describes a southeast town lot of 130 by 435 feet in wheat with abundant water near the creek. It notes sale details at Free Presa office and mentions an upcoming dentistry appointment, electric appliances, and a dental office in Ryan Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Urowa
Ryan Block
W. H. Jourdan
Supreme court actions and a tragic Trego county accident
The court reversed State of Kansas v Goetz and Quint was affirmed. MJ R Treat v Wilson was reversed and dismissed. In Trego county Miss Millie Stew I, a teacher south of Enis, accidentally shot herself, dying instantly as Rev Brown led a large funeral procession with over 50 carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Elbe County
State of
Trego County
Millie Stew I
Enis
Rev. Brown
Alovely
Summer school at State Normal Emporia and local setup
Miss Kellar and her mother arrive at the Normal campus and move into the cottage while LaCrosse house movers clear Fort cottages. The summer school at Emporia begins June 25 with instructors from State Normal and Hays School. attendance expected to reach 100 or more locally, with two year courses and a one year certificate upon completion. The county urges teachers and advanced scholars to attend as the cheapest two months of schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickenill
Court House
State Normal
Emporia
Wilkinson
Piesen
Kellar
Crawford
Hays School
Hays
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Blender
Ycitizen’s State Bank
MD. Yostey
JW Ward
Eet
Schlyer’s
Schlyer
John Sehlyer
Frank Havemann
H. W. Oshant
ABSTE
Snyder
Covaks
M. E. Dixon
C. W. Miller
Mien’s and Boys
Co. L, Dixon, Yost Block
Svl
Clements
New Lawrence
H D Russell
John Olaughlin
Barker
Lawrence
House
John Seblyer
Squire Bussard
Evergreen Street
Thei O
Exact N&s
E& W
C. L. Dexon
Lailies MacIntosh Cape
Joe Blender
Wm. Hall Ranche
Finder Willeenter
Yost
Brunswick
Bussard
Penney
Tis
Presbyterian Church
State Agricultural College
Washington Life
Queen Victoria
Sir John Tenniel
London
Nutshell Publishing Co
Ave
Fort Hays
Supt
Meier
Co. Sup’t
Fort
Wm. S. Picken
Ellis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Puebelo Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Sam
J H Spratt
Satepilla
R M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
J.C Farley
John Schlyer
DeLaval
Servon Cash
Tordan Hays
George
Spencer
South Chestnut
Zeigter
Ws J. Wood
B. E. Kelley
Lee F
F. Madden
State Normal School
Bays City
Clement
Joan
E. F
Maddon
L Dixon
Judd Bell
A. Belt
Rees
Mrs Cook
Mariel Cowboy
Maggie Murphy
California
Geo Grass
Mrs. Tracey
Colorado
Mrs. Leahy
Miss Bessie
Ohio
Miss Hoover
Miss Hall
Colby
Schwaller
Pacific Coast
Leroy Todd
Horses of
LaCrosse House
Goseer
Daly
George Spencer
Carrie
Loganton
Ant
Latta Eee
Kirtland
Israel Grenell
Eeere Beverscott
Desler
Ecmotielieg
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