Harvest News and Local Notices From the Week
Harvest is in full blast as politics warm up. Liveryman O L Cook is listed. Judge Rupenthal held court last Monday. Ralph Nicholson came from Ellis Wednesday. Wm Bower from Collyer last Monday. H H Burnham and sons this week. D Hinshaw spent the Feast at Clay Center. Lost Watch notice at this office. Miss Hattie J Kirby visited last Wednesday. Mrs J W Spena on sick list early week. PF P Lucas trip to Kansas City early week. R H Burns home from Colorado Friday. Dr A Kid of Ogallah made a professional call Wednesday. Miss Jessie Ashcroft of Hill visiting relatives in the city. Fred Dolecek rumored ex-pugilist and still hard to reach. Attorney S M Hutzel went to Hays on business Friday. Mrs Sampson of Quinter Wa-Keeney visitor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nicholson
Ellis
Wm. Bower
Collyer
PF. P. Lucas
Kansas City
R. H. Burns
Colorado
Dr. A. Kid
Ogallah
Local Citizens and Visitors Tour Morland Area in July 1908
July 22 1908 notes show H F Kline visiting relatives near Morland W A Root from Abilene reports two cottages for rent Hig Swiggett sign painted by a traveling artist Lon Howe praised as a fine photographer Quinter celebration draws crowd Henry Samson from Quinter visits Ed Myerly on recovery Miss Fothergill of Eagle Grove Iowa visits sister Mrs Herman Long Dr J S Scott Independence Missouri visits Rev Scott Jake Hobbs of Graham County spends weekend here Ladies Good Will society to meet at Mrs J W Phares Miss Mayme Biehler from Bosa visits Miss Hattie Shaw Mrs Upshaw and children of St Louis visit family M E Courtright leaves for Carthage Missouri Mrs C L Hardman and children depart for Philipsburg Uncle Josh Musgrave visits Ogallah Jean Forrester returns from Manhattan C D Vetter from Ross & Waldos elevator Ogallah in city on business ER Wilson inspects Downer losses Willard Rhule reports hail loss of 840 acres wheat and 140 acres corn in Willcox township. blast hits local farmer hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hobbs
Graham County
Ladies’ Good Will Society
J. W. Phares
Mayme Biehler
Bosa
Hattie Shaw
Josh Musgrave
Ogallah
Jean Forrester
Manhattan
C.D. Vetter
Ross & Waldo
City
Wa-Keeney area notices and local market items flash
Local notices report Frank Kline declining a 2000 dollar residence offer near Wa-Keeney. Listings include for sale 200 bushels of shelled corn. Community updates cover travel, church events, medical plans, and small business notes from Ellis Headlight and Hillis Headlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa-Keeney
Wa-Keeney highlights and regional notices mix
Local items report optician E F Sullivan visiting Wa-Keeney on Friday July 17 with a hint to attend by the 22nd, while C C Wilson travels east to renew farm and fire insurance policies. Mentions of Dr Jones canvassing for senator, Carl Mensing visiting relatives, and J H Poffenberger renting a room and planning a barber shop. Tornado loss paid, plus local ads for ice cream, sodas, and a J C Case separator for sale. Includes agricultural college catalogue ad and endorsements for kidney pills, concert by Salina Weslayan quartet, new cement at Yocemento, and a Scottsville wedding of Adelaide Maxwell to Prof R W Blakely.
Grainfield Seen Named to Lead Growth Along UP
Purcell of Wa-Keeney predicts small Union Pacific towns in Gove county will grow over time. He believes farming limits exist but expects gradual population influx to lift Grainfield ahead, rather than forming large new communities. Published in the Cap Sheaf Quinter Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Purcell
Wa-Keeney
Union Pacific
Gove County
Grainfeld
Purcell
The American House Saturday July 11th
An item noting Saturday July 11th at The American House with glasses properly fitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glases
Pickled park at Baker's and a murder in Wa Keeney
A historical note recalls a heated incident near Wa Keeney Kansas where a traveler from Omaha named Larson was attacked after a dispute over cash. He described six shots fired during the holdup attempt, with the shooter missing as the suspect fled. Larson recovered, but the assailant vanished. Also included is an old testimonial for Kodol for Dyspepsia from Jake Moore of Atlanta dated August 1904 and an advertisement for W W Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Omaha
Hays
Jake Moore
George
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
W. W. Gibson
Annual Camp Meeting Near Ellis Kansas 1908
The Central Kansas Holiness Association holds its annual camp meeting near Ellis from August 6 to 16, 1908 with Rev. E. P. Walker of Indianapolis and Rev. A. S. Cochran of Kansas City in charge. Ample accommodations include tents with beds, boarding on grounds, low rates, and free back transportation from Ogallah. For information contact E. E. Gunckel Oakley Kans R. E. Dunham Lindsborg Kans or T. J. Nixon Orion Kans. Plan now and enjoy a summer resort for the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Kansas Holiness Association
Ellis
Kansas
E. P. Walker
Indianapolis
Cochran
Kansas City
Ogallah
E. E. Gunckel
Oakley
Kans
R. E. Dunham
Lindsborg
T. J. Nixon
Orion
William C Speer Born in Pittsburg and Died in Kansas
William C Speer was born May 19, 1839 near Pittsburg Pennsylvania and died July 3, 1908 in Gove County Kansas after a life spanning moves to Illinois Town Nebraska Colorado and finally Kansas He joined the U P church at 19 and remained devout He married Julia A Robbins July 3 1860 and they had seven children two sons Speer and Mrs Brown accompanied the body to Denver for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Speer
Pittsburg
Illinois
Nebraska
Colorado
Gove County
Kan
Speer
U. P. Church
Julia A. Robbins
Thildren
Card of Thanks for Mrs W C Speer Ma and Mrs Max Brows
A brief Card of Thanks expressing appreciation from Mrs. W. C. Speer and Ma and Mrs. Max Brows for support and kindness shown during a sad time. The note acknowledges sympathy and requests continued prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Speer
Max Brows
Intelligent People Think About Glasses Says Optician
E F Sullivan, an optician at American House, urges thoughtful eyewear choices. He notes that intelligent people contemplate their glasses and often consult him for guidance on frames and vision needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Sullivan
Optician
American House
3Arly 17Th
Dog License List for 1908 Contains Pet Names and Owners
A 1908 dog license roll lists owners and their dogs with license numbers. Notable entries include F. P. Lucas with Colonel, Thos Nesbitt with Shep, Mrs. Lord with Prince, J W Phares with Don, H S Givler with Josie, and many others. Also mentions a Port Huron engine and a 12-disc steam item for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Lucas
Colonel
Thos, Nesbitt
N. B. Roloson
Rabe
Steve Benson
Bob
J. A. Nelson
Teddy
Wm. Parks
Bud
H. F. Oesterkamp
Port Huron
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. L. Cook
Rupenthal
Hattie J. Kirby
J. W. Spena
Jessie Ashcroft
Hill
Fred Dolecek
S. M. Hutzel
Mrs. H. F. Kline
Morland
W. A. Root
Abilene
Sam Parks
Hig Swiggett
Lon Howe
Quinter
Henry Samson
Ed Myerly
Miss Fothergill
Eagle Grove
Iown
Mrs
Herman Long
J. S. Scott
Independence, Mo
Rev. Scott
Upshaw
St. Louis
Grandpa
Grandma Sommerville
M.E. Courtright
Carthage
C. L. Hardman
Philipsburg
Wilson
Downer
Willard Rhule
Willcox Township
Willard
Frank Kline
Hard‘man Lumber Yard
L T. Purcell
Denver
Susie Hottel
DeWitt
T. D. Hinshaw
Clay Center
Clifford Shoemaker
Russell Springs
J. F. Johnson
Enterprise
Methodist
Vesta Johnson
Bethany College
T. S. Howe
Larabee
Wa Keeney
Will Cox
Voda
L. G. Johnson
Vesta
Excelsior Springs
J. J. Keraus
W. N. Larabee
Geo. M. Ufford
J. M. Binker l
John R. Wilson
Trego County Democracy
King and Walsh
Bed Rock
Osterkamp’s
L. Tatman
Taylor
Wichita
Tatman
A. V. Hixson
Oguallah Township
Tom O'Toole
Home Bakery
J. C. Owen
Leonard Schmidt
Marjory Gibson
Lee Drummond
Topeka
Drummond
Isa Peach
T. Wilson
Dr. Jones
Senator
Carl Mensing
Waverly
Mr. Mensing
Weledge A It
J. H. Poffenberger
C .S. Gossett
Independence
R. C. Wilson
Mr. Guilbert
Jesse C. Kessler
Collyer, Kans
Kansas State Agricultural College
E. R. Nichols
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
W. W. Gisson
Salina Weslyan
Court House
Yocemento
Ellis County
Scottsville
Adelaide Maxwell
R. W. Blakely
Trego
Baker's
Lou Sigler
Ford Automobiles
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Park
R. E. Morse
Kansas Wesleyan Business College
T. W. Roach
Salina, Kansas
Hammett & Bacon's
Sampson Windmills
Edison Phonographs
Ham Insurance
O. A. Cortright
W. H. Swiggett
E. H. Barrett
Kansas Mutual
Ance Co
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