The Story of a Boy and the Sugar Lamp Bond
Algernon Pinckney Schuyler Brown endures humiliation for writing love notes in school. After family scorn and a harsh teacher, he joins a street gang led by Buck Jones to gain respect. A climactic rooftop fight leads Buck’s ally Slugger Bill to reveal his past, and the boys find belonging in shared courage.
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Algernon Pinckney Schuyler Brown
Sugar Lamp
Teacher
Big Teacher
Nora
Algernon
Brown
Jane
William
William Brown
Buck Jones
Buck
Idaho
South Side
North
Ahia
Mary Foster
Byron
Boyland
Battis
North Siders
Mother
Bill
Commuter and Stranger Share Quiet Train Bond
In a Paradise Hills bound car a weary commuter and a mysterious seatmate exchange cautious talk. The man reveals a throat bandage and private pain while the other offers sympathetic curiosity about past threats and marriage. A quiet, empathetic moment unfolds between strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Hills
Monard
County Teachers Institute Opens With 56 Attendees
The Institute opened Monday morning with an enrollment of 56 teachers, matching last year’s total and 20 more than the opening day. Prof. Ford of Ellis conducts with Lee R. Light and Louis Christian serving as instructors, under Supt Grabbe who gave brief remarks and the program.
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Prof
Ford of
Ellis
Lee R. Light
Louis Christiansen
Supt Grabbe
Pension agencies stay. senate kills Washington payment plan
No changes to pension payments. The senate rejected a proposal to discontinue Topeka and other city agencies and centralize payments from Washington. This is welcomed by veterans and widows in the county and state.
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Topeka
Washington
Senate
Commencement Highlights At Gove City High School
This week the Gove City High School commencement was well attended and engaging. Miss Virmond and Miss Helm are re engaged for another year. Washburn College seniors at Topeka graduate June 30 with Daisy Monroe among the class. Washburn Academy in Topeka holds its June 1 commencement with Jessie Taylor among the graduates.
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Gove City
Virmond
Helm
Washburn College
Topeka
Daisy Monroe
Washburn Academy of
Jessie Taylor
Hays
Graduation Exercises At Hays High School
Crowded Lutheran church hosts Hays High School graduation Friday night. Program includes piano duets by Miss Pestana with Mrs. Shively and by Mrs. Shively with Mrs. Wiest, Invocation by Rev A N Smith, vocal solo Love Me and The World is Mine by Dr W H Jordan, diploma presentations by Dr J H Middlekanff, a trio When Roses Bloom by Mrs Wiest Mrs Shively and Miss Carrick, and benediction by Rev W B Brown.
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Hays High School
Pestana
Shively
A. N. Smith
W. H. Jordan
U. S. Convention Here Next Week In June
The Ellis county Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2 and 8, at the M. E. church in Hays with an arranged, instructive program. All who can attend are urged to participate in all sessions. C. B. Bates, deputy, wins a grand prize from Modern Woodmen for adding 500 names to the woodcraft roll since January 1, entitling him to a round trip to Peoria Head Camp and all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis County Sunday School Association
M. E
Hays
C. B. Bates
Peoria Head
Merrick Bros Musical Opens June 1 in Town Theater
The Merrick brothers present a musical night featuring four boys with instruments. Tickets are available now for an evening of lively tunes and period entertainment in the town theater.
Hays Mayor Proclaims Memorial Day 1908 Ceremonies
Henry Schwall er as Mayor of Hays Kansas issues a Memorial Day proclamation urging citizens to close businesses May 30 1908 from 9 to 11 and 2 to 4 pm to decorate graves and attend Civil War survivors services at the G A R Hall. He asks those not observing Decoration Day to refrain from recreation during graveside ceremonies.
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Henry Schwaller
Hays
Kansas
G. A. R. Hall
Notice of Final Five Year Proof for Homestead in Kansas
Notice is given by the Department of the Interior that Jacob Schoenfeld of Pfeiffer Kansas has filed intent to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 26500 dated April 3 1908 for Lot of Section 30 Township 15 South Range 16 W. The proof will be made before the Probate Judge at Hays City Kansas on June 6 1908. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Cane Krueger Sr Toomas Reksrse and others.
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Department of the Interior
U.S
Colby
Kansas
Jacob Schoenfeld
Pfeiffer
Hays City
Cane Krueger
Sr Saas
Toomas
Homestead Contest Notice in Colby Kansas 1908
Joseph Zimmerman contestant files contest affidavit for homestead entry No. 18118 in Nyse? & nswi section 14 15S 20W claiming G H Lubbens has abandoned the claim for over six months not caused by service in the U.S. Army or Navy. Notice to appear respond at 10 a.m. June 1908 before Probate Judge Ellis County Hays Kansas. Final hearing June 18 1908 at 10 a.m. before Register and Receiver Colby Land Office. Publication ordered due to unsuccessful personal service.
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Joseph Zimmerman
Nyse? & N Swi
George H Lubbens
G. H. Lubbens
U.S
Aear
Ellis County
Kansas
Hays City
United States Land Office
Colby
John Thomas
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Pinckney Schuyler Brown
U. S
Gassman
Semen of the Interior
Land Office
Citizens’ State Bank
Mls
Wangbook
Wiens Agong
Saareet
Lew York Fm
We Mye
Drink
Harxusss
H. W. Oshant
Notary Public
Morere, Soster of
Mings Red Gross Pharmacy
Lowney’s Chocolates
Schlyer & Arnhold
John Schlyer & Sons
George S. Grass
Agency For
W. L
Douglas Shoe
Lewis Jornsc
WM John
Johnson & Johnson
Props
Snoressors
James Carter
H. H. Winters
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