28 Aug 1919
Page 1
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
Local notes from Wa-Keeney Kansas recount community events including farm news births and marriages. Highlights cover a barefoot childhood reminiscence, Glen Hancock’s homecoming from Camp Dodge, wedding reports, a county women’s club convention program, and a fatal heart failure in nearby Miltonvale along with funeral details.
A man named Oliver Engler from Peabody Kansas was accused of following two Wa Keeney women late at night. Sheriff Fox intervened with forceful warnings and a hard punch, sending Engler to jail where he pleaded guilty and paid a $25 fine plus costs. The town prepares for the September 1 school opening with new teachers Miss Morrison Walker and Mrs DeBoer joining the staff.
The Salt City Business College of Hutchison Kansas advertises itself as the only accredited school of the Central West. It promises savings on tuition between 20 and 40 percent and potential salary increases between 25 and 50 percent. Courses are approved by the United States Bureau of Education.
James L. Markel, living miles south of town, was crossing near F. C. Wollner’s when Wm. Truan’s auto struck him. Markel was dragged several feet under the vehicle before it stopped. He blamed his own confusion for the accident and was taken to Dr. Burnett for examination.
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