Collyer Notes on Autos Schools and Social Events
Local column reports autos becoming common in Collyer. German class progressing. Power’s Bros threshing for Wm Bower. Hedges visits with G Thomas and Mrs John Glenn. Rain Thursday night. Dr Isenberg serves ice cream Saturday. Ed Gnuschewsk installs wind mill for Mr Knapps. Typhoid improving for Cotby boy. Wells drilled for Wm Vansecoyace and Chas Ki. Primary election past. Toy machine threshing for A Vanseoyee, J Parsons and J Wolf. Egg market scarce. Kirby at WaKeeney wedding. Dr LaCerte makes call. new girl at Mong’s. Annie Thiel’s 18th birthday surprise with 50 guests. music, dance, ice cream, and gifts. Ralph Austin buying land near Congregational church. Islesman with Olney Music Co. piano sales. Pearl Hall buys concert grand via Mrs Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power's Bros
Wm. Bower
Frank Hedges
G Thomas
Zugenius
Hedges
John Glenn
Isenberg
Ed Gnuschewsk
Knapps
A. Vanseoyee
J. Parsons
J. Wolf
Chas Kirby
WaKeeney
Olney Music Co
Collyer
Lacerte
Emerald Isle
Miss Pearl Hall
Jno
Glenn
Olney Co
Annie Thiel
South Trego Social Notes Highlight Visitation Pattern
Miss Eva Plantz arrived Wednesday for two months, Mrs F Lemar hosts a visiting niece, Albert Lawson called on neighbors Sunday, Willis Garnett recovering from illness, Mr and Mrs V Benisch host Nebraska niece. Hoobler plows for J Jackson boarding at M Curtright, E K Rogers and Bessie visited Curtwright home, Rogers couple visited Christiansons in Ellis County, Nicholson family about to move east after work at K S Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Plantz
F. Lemar
Neice
Albert Lawson
Willis Garnett
V. Benisch
Nebraska
M. Hoobler
J. Jackson
M. Curtrights
EK. W. Rogers
Bessie
Curtright
E. W. Rogers
Local Advertising Rates and Rural Notices
Advertising rates are listed in cents per inch and per line for locals with terms about prompt payment. Remus Snyder and wife occupy the old McNaughton farm near Eeaos, and Mrs Gould with Miss Thomas spent Tuesday night with Mrs H J Hooble before joining Miss Flora Gould at Ridgeway. The quarterly meeting at South Downer Sunday night was led by Rev. Lee, Rev. Vanderly, and Rev. Brown with a very large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remus Snyder
Ae Eeaos
McNaughton
Gould
Thomas
H. J. Hooble
Flora Gould
Ridgeway
South Downer
Lee
Vanderly
Brown
Bloody Run Rambles in Colorado Fishing Tales and Family News
Local column blends personal visits and town chatter as Bloody Run residents recount travels to Colorado, homecomings from the West, social calls, engagements and humor about local life. Notes include J John Orando’s marriage plan, dog and gun remarks, and reflections on river floods and preparations for travel.
Local Notes On Health Visitors and Travel
Threshing continues as N H Griffin stabilizes after illness while Uncle Billy Ryan improves after weeks of sickness. Grace Allman leaves for West Virginia with her aunt Mrs Mary Swisher, taking the Ellis train last Tuesday. Osan Jonnotes offers a Bryanism and Socialism talk explaining why Bryan should be elected next November and why he was not elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hall
Viola Finch
Viola
John
Bill
Dorchester Heights
John Orando
Riverside
Bloody Run
Judge Walker
Colorado
Kansas
N. H. Griffin
Billy Ryan
Grace Allman
West Virginia
Mary Swisher
Ellis
Osan
Township map contest reveals local history data
The county contest for township historical maps drew entries from Trego and Wallace. Eva Greenwood submitted maps of Township 11, 23 and Wakeeney with extensive schedules on flora, dwellings, roads, fires, and city data. Other entries note Old Denver Trail and Fort Downer while detailing early schools and local landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Picken
State Normal School of
Hays
Professr
J. S. Bird
C. A. Shively
J. T. Treadway
The
Normal
Trego
Wallace
State Historical Society
Trego County
Eva M
Greenwood
Wakeeney
Denver Trail
U. S. Land Office
Asa Smith
Della Smith
Raymond Preston
Florence Tilton
Kamilla Theil
Merle Hitt
Old Fort Downer
Fannie Polkovsky
Maggie Hitt
Mullins
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Burden Claims
An item from Wa-Keeney Kansas advertises Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney trouble. It promotes relief after several medicines failed, claiming the pills cure and prove effective, with a price of 50 cents and a note to remember Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Ball
Ravenswood
Kola
Fortaby
Dewitt
Dewitt & CO
Chicago
W W
Dawn
W. W. Gibson
New York
Nano Doan
Voda News Highlights and Local Doings
Sunday visits in Colby and Wa Keeney figures. Voda–Big Creek game 29 to 4 win by Voda. Kirkendall dry goods order imminent. Meantime locals tout primary politics and Sunday school efforts. Pickled pork at Baker’s and Dean’s Regu lats advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Cox
Colby
Walter Krhut
Philip
Ralph Kristoff
Price Owen
Promised Land
Mabel Kirkendall
Lindsborg
Kan
Mrs. Ellermeyer
Wa Keeney
Crocker
Voda
Niesley
R. C. Wilson
Mary
Peteces Prota Ercere
Original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold at Baker's
Ad touts DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as superior and original, contrasting with many imitations. Claims cleansing, cooling and soothing effects. Marketed by Fresh Pork at Baker's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. W. Gibson
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Of’s
Burgeana
C. M. Goe
Afiiver
Evy
Xeway
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New Tork
Vansecoyace
Chas,Ki
Ted Mes
Britl
Mr. Walker
Miss Finch
Miss Hall
Mr. Parks
Flea
Jude Walker
Lincoln County
Hall
Brother Jim
Riverswe
Lee Brand
Wa-Keeney
Poupils
J.C. Ruppenthal
Russell
Dean
Baker's
Hotice
Loteri
Ce Canes
Rena
jalmAnt
Pooh le
Manser
Banner
Purinten
Eroeet Se Irimey
Banger
Oscar Gall
Joms
Khosas
Wise
Williamy Thompson
Thompsoe
Willis Tieow
State of Kansas
Williams Son
Shompacas Ws Wits
Aed Anknowes Heirs
Teviran
CES
Williams
Jack
Kubek
Sal County
OL Ming Wat
Sear
Senate
Seevics
Brent
United States
Uny
Ted
Ral Tor Iment
House
State of
Skerion T
Meetin
Dewrow
Jane A Spurlock
Pininna
Smoky River Zinc Mining Company
Smoky River Jane Mining Company
Sedt
Kanns
Trewa
Kanes
Ben
Wa Dart
Aid
Saum& A
Pualou
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