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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
7
Miss Dora Manzer wed Mr Gordon Miller at the Banner home in the presence of relatives and friends. Rev J W Vanderlip officiated at high noon. A reception followed at the groom's home in Gove County. A dance in Ogallah Kans is planned for January 10 1908 with oysters and lunch served.
Mrs M E Courtright left for eastern Kansas last Monday night visiting Newton first stop. John S Dawson assistant attorney general came from Topeka and spent Sunday and Monday with brother in law Frank Kline. County Treasurer Marshall says taxes paid about 38000, a slight increase showing prompt payment by land owners despite the flurry. Miss Julia Blair entertained friends at cards last Wednesday evening with progres sive whist and a dainty lunch. Glen Jones won first prize. Mr and Mrs D Countryman with son Luther left for Scott county for a month or six weeks. sons plan to return to duties at State University Santa Fe Hospital. Bohemian association held first annual ball at old Bestor building on east main street with big crowd, good music, splendid supper and lively celebration as New Year arrived.
Government therm upon Wa Keeney records the week ending Thursday noon with highs and lows. Max Mars Friday minus 48, Saturday thirty six, Sunday eighty nine, Monday eighty four, Tuesday forty two, Wednesday minus forty four, Thursday forty five. December precipitation eleven inches. Year totals: 1907 nineteen point nine inches, 1906 twenty three point six two inches. Remember these figures and you will not have to ask the weather man.
Dr Helm was on the sick list last part of last week. Chase Wilson visited friends in Sheridan county this week. MES Sunday school officers for the ensuing year were elected at the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Euphemia Nelson returned to duties at Wa Keeney State Bank after a week with home folks. A mandolin club event at the courthouse next Tuesday is free to season ticket holders. Last Saturday a new boy and Sunday a girl arrived at the homes of the Guneckels and Bensons. they are cousins with about a day between ages. A.J. Johnson visited Kingman county and auntmarking her 100th birthday. a family reunion followed with relatives from several states. W Mattingly received a rag carpet first prize at the county fair and Jamestown exposition, a fine gift. The new Edison Phonograph is promoted with easy payments and guaranteed satisfaction from A McLEEM of Ellis.
For Sale includes 200 young hens, one lister, one mowing machine, a 2 row weed cutter, and 125 bushels from G. F. Coox ton s farm on Saline. Also parlor organ for sale in Trego county at low price cash or bankable note. Ground oil cake, oyster shells and Pennsylvan ia buckwheat flour at Osterkamp s.
Alfalfa for sale 70 tons located six miles southeast of Wa-Keeney. Contact J R Wilson for price and delivery arrangements.
Second hand buggy for sale in Wa-Keeney Kansas. Address John Spena for inquiries and viewing this week.
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