Christmas Social and Local Visits Report
Christmas preparations fill the town as residents share visits with family in Wa-Keenes and Winona. Teachers attended a meeting in Wa Keeney, while the Congregational church Christian Endeavors held a large social at the AUSTIN home. About thirty five members enjoyed the pleasant gathering despite cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Guilbert
L. Purinton
Dorothy Brown
Wm. Palkowsky
Clarence
Bert Tilton
Emma
Euth Hooper
J. R. Austin
Ed Brown
Russell
James Tague
Rob
Winona
Glenn
Our City
Wa Keeney
Nelson
Congregational Church
Ralph Austin
Voda Village Social Notes and Local Movements
Local notices from Voda list A G Schwanbeck ill and Mrs Miles visiting, Ralph Kristof’s trip to St Peter, Marty Reed delivering goods to Wa Keeney buyers, Cyril Krhut and Janny visiting family, John Vandewater on business to Collyer, Philip Krout on road work, W T Littlewiild shipping bows, Tick Owens visiting family, Walter Krhut’s trip to Wilson and back, Livvie Krhut family visit, Schwanbeck slaughtering six hogs, Triplet from Davidson ranch hauling irrigation pipe, Frank Baron arriving from Denver, George Kristof entertained guests, Joe Littlechild seeking work at Manhattan, and a note on work versus romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kristof
St. Peter
Marty Reed
Wa-Keeney
Cyril Krhut
Janny
John Vandewater
Collyer
Miles
A. G. Schwanbeck
Philip Krout
Steve Krout
Y. Malinowsky
W.T. Littlewiild
Mrs
Tick Owens
Richard
Jamily
Warmer
Voda
Walter Krhut
Wilson
Livvie Krhut
Krhut
Martsfield
Triplet
Davidson Ranch
Manhattan
Local Updates From South Trego Solomon Dienes Meeting
South Trego Solomon Dienes met with Frank Denigh in the afternoon. Snow surprised many Wednesday morning. Mrs Esto Joseph, on the wick list last week, is doing nicely. J J Michalles assists J J Pabricus in hauling feed this week. Mise Mary Nef and Mrs M V are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Dienes
Frank Denigh
Esto Joseph
J. J. Michalles
J. J. Pabricus
Mise
Mary Nef
M. V
Social Notes and Xmas Prep In Local Community
aes on K Rogers. Inst Mr hon Mrs Will Schneider spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs A R McKinley. Mrs M V Smith and her daughter Mrs Kate Lawn visited with Mrs Mas Benish Tuesday. News scarce as everyone gears up for Xmas. V Smith and sensors transported two car loads of calves from the Sunday morning. Albert Lawson helped drive them. Country club to host entertainment at Willcox school December 26. Tom Kutina and Herman Rybert called on James Benisch Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs A B McKinley and family dined with Mr and Mrs Pete Schneider Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
K. Rogers
Will Schneider
A. R. McKinley
M. V. Smith
Kate Lawn
Mas. Benish
V. Smitth
Sensors
Albert Lawson
Country Club
Willcox
Tom Kutina
Herman Rybert
James Benisch
A. B. McKinley
Pete Schneider
Ransom Fréd Yasmir Visits Town and Local Happenings
Town residents and visitors are noted in a sequence of snapshots from the week. Local merchants display goods, ice house readiness signals coming cold weather, and community members including Mrs. Brown Mrs. Bird Johannes and Mr. and Mrs. Doerschlag appear in daily notes. A basketball ground is prepared while the town team practices and farmers haul corn and hogs to market. Several travel and social visits are recorded along with mild weather and road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fréd Yasmir
W. E. Brown
Our Town
Bird Johannes
Garden City
C.F. Edwards
Ness City
J.G. Kraus
M. BE. Doerschlag
W. A. Doerschlag
Hert Tilley
C. Doerschlag
Will Haug
Wa-Keeney
J. G. Marcy
John Vermillion
W. A. Barkley
John Kellogg
Ransom
A. A. Bassicot
W.E
Mountain View
Bee Schrieber
John Schreiber
Walter Doersebing
L. Wilson
Tribune
Greeley County
Kans
Wa-Keeney Auto
Jno. Kellogg
Local News From Wa-Keeney And Surrounding Areas
A lively literary gathering featured a debate on home influence with the negative side prevailing. Reports note weddings, visits, and local business openings, plus a fire at T L Olmstead’s stock, and the formation of the Trego County Automobile Association with J W Phares as president and Chas Curtis praising good roads.
Trego County Farmers Union Meeting Chooses New President
About 125 delegates attended the Trego Farmers Union meeting in December 1913 in Trego County. J. M. Rinker was elected president amid applause, with a pledge that buyers prove good standing. Discussion covered union debentures, interest on secretary loans, and Wa-Keene y Telephone Co rent cuts. A committee was appointed to pursue the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trego County
Farmers” Union
Wa-Keeney Telephone Co
Collyer
Ogallah
A. G Schwanbeck
Chas, Folkers
County union to meet January 10, 1914
CP Rhoades notes the county union's next meeting for Saturday January 10 1914 and states the session adjourned after laying out further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CP. Rhoades
County Union
Farmers Union Meeting in Wa-Keeney December 27 1913
A special meeting of the Trego County Farmers Union will be held in Wa-Keeney on Saturday December 27 1913 at 1 PM to settle the telephone difficulty. Secretary Guy G Blaxary reports the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Trego County
Ogallah Telephone Company Stock Issue Notice
Ogallah Kansas December 17 1913 notice that the Ogallah Telephone Company seeks permission to issue capital stock totaling 2500 dollars. Public Utilities Commission of Kansas will hear the application at the State House Topeka on Monday December 22 1913 at 10 30 a m. All interested parties are advised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogallah
Kans
Ogallah Telephone Company
Public Wcilities Commission
Kansas
State House
Topeka
Public Utilities Commission
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimony
Wa Keeney readers hear strong testimony from Mrs Ellen Littleton of Ellis Kansas who reports five years of kidney pain and dizziness relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges continued use and notes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Wa-Keeney
Ellen Littleton
Ellis
Kans
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Electric Bitters Prove Miraculous Remedy for Women
Stomach liver and kidney troubles and weak nerves are relieved by Electric Bitters. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma reports a full recovery from sickness. The tonic claims to help thousands and guarantees each bottle. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1 00. H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Dr King's New Discovery for Croup and Cough
A historic advertising blurb extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds. Manchester Ohio resident Lewis Chamberlain notes his children improved during severe attacks. The ad promotes 30c and 1.00 bottles and urges every home to keep a bottle, sold by H E Hucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. E Hucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned
Ad warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Core by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims the remedy is mercury free and acts internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Advises buyers to ensure genuine product and mentions sales by druggists and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Market Report Kansas City Cattle Trade Dec 16 1913
Kansas City stock yards market report shows cattle trading amid volatility after a sharp market shock. Prices fluctuated as buyers and sellers reassessed demand and supply conditions in mid December. Strong interest from local meat buyers supported steady demand through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Stock Yards
Market Summary for Livestock and Hogs This Week
The report notes mixed trends across cattle hogs and sheep with price moves and ranges. Steers and stockers show modest gains while feeder quality remains strong. hog supply improves but prices ease slightly. lambs and yearlings soften modestly as market expectations trend toward January gains. A Rickart, Darker Correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea
Rickart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas World
H. S. Givler
Wa-Heeney
Anna Razak
Wa-Keenes
Mina Briges
Roy Powers
Trego
R. H. Burns
Rea
Hays
Ida Haug of
Floyd Burnham
Experiment Station
Billie Littlechild
Kansas City
Charlie Acre
Quinter
Eastern Star
Masonic Order
Masonic Hall
Masonic
Jim Finch
Hille
Finch
T. L. Olmstead
Togo
Mr. Olmstead
Trego County Automobile Association
J.W. Phares
J. W. Spena
H.F. Kline
C.B. Jordan
Kansas Automobile Association
Chas Curtis
W. S. Gorrell
Keeney, Kansas
H. F. Kline
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Wa-Keeney Ukansas
Ingea
A. B. Jones
W.keeley, Kansas
John A. Nelson
Ss. M. Hutzel
Keeney
Ee. D. Wheeler
O O. A. Cortright
M. W. Mason
Stanley J. Straw
Verbeck Lumber & Supply Company
Weh_aner, Kenees
C. T. Binder’s Harness & Shoe Shop
Ogallan, Kansas
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