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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1906

Page

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Mrs T R Moore Offers Fine China and More in Varied Goods

A classifieds notice lists Fine China Jewelry Burnt Leather Novelties Books Stationery Toys and Dolls offered by Mrs T R Moore in a broad assortment for sale or display.

Local Cattle Trades and Social Visits Reported

N Larabee shipped cattle this year and Wm Stimits bought cattle from E N Larabee last week. J H Hockings rented Monroe Stimits farm for the coming year. Misses Rose and Myra Hichler spent Friday at J R Gulibert’s home. Mrs Stella Yewel attended Aid.

Wm. Stimits N. Larabee J. H. Hockings Monroe Stimits Misses Rose Myra Hichler J. R. Gulibert

Big Creek News Roundup Of Local Happenings And Weather

Big Creek reports lovely weather aiding wheat and stock. Local folks share updates from Miss Mattie Teeters visiting Mrs Clark to Otto Olson’s Saline county job. Olson Bros hauled wheat to Ellis, Tom Feezer works for express in Kansas City. Cross photographed A L Leonards home, corn harvest completed, Basil Ridgway’s horses strayed, and Harry Pearson writes from Salina about progress.

Mattie Teeters W. T. Clark Tom Feezer The Express Company Kansas City Chas. Cross A. L. Leonards House

Trego Center Social and Teachers Association Program

Village youngsters from Ogallala attended an age social at Trego Center schoolhouse on November 27 to raise funds for an organ. The event featured music, recitations, tableaux, a fish pond, andRefreshments. The program for the Trego County Teachers’ Association on December 15 includes music, quotations, literature lessons, papers, and an address by A. S. Peacock.

Trego Center Teachers’ Association Trego County Eugene Field Julia Rinker Miss McGee J. H. Niesley A.S. Peacock

Kansas Wesleyan Business College Pushes Studies

Kansas Wesleyan Business College advances its programs as it expands coursework and endorses new curricula to meet evolving business education needs. Administrators emphasize practical training, industry partnerships, and student preparation for professional certification.

Kansas Wesleyan Business College

Death of Leonard Schmitt in Wa-Keeney

Leonard Schmitt longtime Wa Keeney resident dies at 9 30 in the morning after a two year illness caused by cancer of the ear He was born March 1 1841 in Hesse Germany came to Wa Keeney in 1879 and was active as a blacksmith early in Trego county He leaves five children and was a senior Odd Fellow pallbearers were local business men and the funeral was at the Presbyterian church with lodge services at the cemetery.

Wa-Keeney Leonard Schmitt Schmitt Trego County Tle Hesse Damestandt Germany America Hillsdale Mich Quincy, IL Annie Margaret Cook R. B. Forrester W. W. Gibson Olive Rose Leonard Sehmitt Jewell City Kan R. L. Bailey Wa-Keeney Lodge Quincy Ill Odd Fellows Presbyterian Church Rev Everett Wa Keeney

Café of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

A note of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of a husband and father. It acknowledges flowers received from Aliso and is signed by Mus A M Scumitz and R. & For.

Aliso Mus. A. M. Scumitz, R

Obituary Notice for Mrs. A J Gullett of Kansas

Mrs A J Gullett died at her home in Trego County Kansas on December 1 1906 Narcy Jane Daniels was born in Chamberlain County Ohio on September 19 1854 She married Andrew J Gullett on March 27 1875 They had seven children with one predeceased and three daughters and three sons surviving in part of the obituary text.

A. J. Gullett Trego County Kansas Narcy Jane Daniels Chamberlain County Ohio Andrew J. Gullett

Obituary: Memorial for Beloved Wife and Mother at Bethel

A husband and father mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother after years of illness. She joined the M E church in 1904 and remained a member until her death, which came suddenly after a period of improvement. Funeral services at Bethel school house were led by Rev J W Vanderlip with floral tributes and songs her loved. The body rests at Ransom cemetery awaiting the resurrection morn.

M. E. Church Triumphant Church Ata Bethel School House J. W. Vanderlip Ransom

Widow Hannah Keys Stephens La Fever Stephens dies at 98

Hannah Keys Stephens La Fever Stephens, born June 15 1808 died December 4 1906 age 98 with a life marked by multiple marriages and Christian faith. She married John Stephens in 1831 had seven children five preceded her in death and one surviving son W D Stephens. Funeral at M E church in Ellsworth conducted by E E Gunckel. Buried in Wa Keeney cemetery.

Hannah Keys John Stephens W. D. Stephens Laban Smith Samuel la Fever Heavenly Mansion Friends Church The Baptist Friends M. E E. E. Gunckel M.E Church Ellsworth Wa Keeney Pather

The Exclusive Optician Charles B Avery Visits Wa Keeney

Charles B Avery the Exclusive Optician will visit Wa Keeney at the American House Parlors on Tuesday December 11 for a single day. He will test vision and adjust glasses with tested results, inviting old customers as references.

Wa-Keeney

Death of Gracie Swisher in Willcox Township

Sympathy pours in for Mr A L Swisher and Mrs C B Swisher as their daughter Gracie May Swisher dies at home in Willcox township at age 1 year 5 months and 2 days. Born June 28 1865 she was a bright child loved by friends and playmates.

Gracie May Swisher A. L C. B. Swisher Willcox Township Gracie

Local Notes From Hoxie and Surrounding Areas

Walter Burnham suffers tonsillitis at home after returning from State University. John Coberg visits from Denver to pay taxes, travels via Bills, No. 3. Glencoe farmer Frank Cross visits county seat. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bestor of Marysville Kans visiting Wollner. Bestor to Wyoming. Frank Fleming dies at sister’s home. burial in Holton Kans. The Hoxie Palladium ceases publication amid populist decline. Roy Blocksome’s children ill with diphtheria. Tom Kite quarantined assisting them. T. S. Howe buys W J Williams furniture stock. Williams buys Howe’s undertaking goods. Verbeck & Lucas showcase Peninsular steel ramgen models. Suggested gift for wife.

Frank Cross Glencoe Township C. C. Bestor Marysrille Kans F.C. Woll Bastor Wyoming Frank Fleming Rev. Everett Holton, Kans Willcox Township Roy Blocksome Theria Tom Kite T.S. Howe W. J. Willams Williams Mr. Howe Howe

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