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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
8
Local notices advertise groceries, candy, and Xmas specials at Star Grocery and Epple Store. Carriers report sales trips, market arrivals, and holiday events. community events include a dance at Bigcreek hall and a lecture series at the Presbyterian church. Local residents and traders travel to Kansas City and nearby towns.
Star Grocery advertises new belts and hand bags while Gleason Marshall showcases tempting goods. Verbeck Lucas lists lumber coal stoves paints varnishes and building materials promising savings. Grinnell Record sold to run as Democratic paper. Local notices cover meetings sales and community events with names and places including Wa-Keeney and Grand Rapids Michigan.
Grandma Sommerville, born June 19, 1853 in New Hartford New York, died at home after years of invalidism. She married Peter Lachman in 1843 and had three sons who did not survive. later she wed William Sommerville in Iowa and moved to western Kansas. The family settled in Wa-Keeney, where she was beloved for cheerfulness, faith, and kindness. A service was held December 4 at the Presbyterian church, with interment at Wa-Keeney Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her husband, grandchildren, and surviving relatives.
Willis Laws, born December 14, 1586 in Grabant, died December 2 after a long illness in Roswell New Mexico. He attended our school, won a place in hearts for his kindness and Christian character, and his death is mourned by students, teachers, and the Epworth League. Funeral held December 6 at his parents’ Graham County home, conducted by Rev. W E Scott with pallbearers from fellow students. The World extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Nels H Hendricks and Marie Louisa Lindberg married at the bride’s brother Albert Lindberg home on December 2 at noon. Rev W E Scott officiated with the Ting service as guests faced inclement weather and a reception followed. The couple will reside south of Ogallah and receive many gifts from friends.
School announces new desks for the assembly room as a needed improvement. The team shared a predicted victory last Saturday and aims to win again at Hill City Friday. A number of students enjoyed skating last Monday evening. Friday’s program marked the first joint event of the year and was well received. Seniors continue daily German grammar tests with evident effort.
Dr. C. B. Avery exclusive Eldorado Kans optician will be in Wa-Keeney on Wednesday December 16 at the American House Office for fittings and consultations.
Rev. W. B. Brown pastor of the Presbyterian church of Hays will preach in Wa Keeney next Sunday morning and evening in place of the regular pastor.
Notice announces ongoing meetings at Ogallah with no preaching at the Wa Ki Keeney M E church on the Sabbath due to Ogallah events. Morning service proceeds as usual and attendees are invited to all services. W E Scott signs the notice. Also, Wa Keeney State Bank annual shareholders meeting set for 10 a m Friday January 8 1909 at the Wa Keeney bank to elect directors for the ensuing year, R C Wilson president.
A Keeneey Kansas letter urges against cheating with cheap paint mixes. It argues honest Devoe paint lasts longer, reducing yearly costs, compared to mixtures with barytes sand lime chalk benzine or water. The company claims labor and gallon costs are similar, but longevity determines total expense over years.
An advertisement offers money to loan on quality farm land with low interest and flexible terms. Contact Ker Mudge in Wa Keeney. The notice mentions local services and events including a medical specialist visit at the American House, and a sheriff transport of D L McCarty to an asylum following injury and illness.
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