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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

8

Memorial Exercises and Cemetery Decoration Plan

Mrs Dr McDonald visited her parents in Topeka this week and Mrs J A Rich attended Wa Keeney High School commencement. The Ladies order Helping Hand of Ogallah will direct Memorial exercises at the M E church on the 24th at 2 p m, then proceed in procession to the cemetery to decorate graves. The annual meetings have improved the cemetery’s appearance and all interested are urged to attend.

Crowden Dr. McDonald Topeka J. A. Rich Wa Keeney Helping Hand of Ogallah M. E

Big Creek Weather and Crop Notes Across the Region

Dry spells press futures as wheat stays strong while oats falter and corn stands poorly. Hail adjuster settles Dite loss, feed crops rise, and several Trego residents attend a Mays Catholic meeting. A Kansas diamond discovery thrills onlookers near Big Creek alongside weddings, births, and local travel news.

Riverside Coyotes Win Over Brownell in Historic Game

Riverside residents report corn planting widespread and a memorable 1 to 7 victory by the Riverside Coyotes over Brownell primary on May 14. Coyotes claim a six year first win streak and discuss joining the short grass league amid rural life notes on mail routes, horse trades, and coyote incidents.

Riverside Coyotes Brownell Coyotes Tle

Local Notes From South Trego Community

Mrs Fred Lamar is seriously ill Roy Lamar called on Jim Benisch last Monday James Benisch made a business trip to Ransom last Saturday Adam Deitz called on Henry Deitx Sunday morning and stayed all day Mr and Mrs Pete Schneider visited Harm Schneide rs over the weekend Mrs AR McKinley was on the sick list earlier in the week Stastz brothers were doing veterinary work In this week of woods Mr and Mrs James Benisch attended events

Dite Mays Lutz. Jacobs Ellis John Wage John Chas Cross Ogailah W. F. Cross M. E. Claired Blls T. C. Feezer Jesult Tom T. C Jake Michaelis Jake Devies James Bentsch Mr. Honomich Jim Benisch J.J. Bauer R. Kristof Voda Sehemn Schneider Frank Benisch Ube Wilson L. Honomichi L. Honomichi, Jr James Benisel Mr. Honiomichi South Trego Fred Lamar Roy Lamar James Benisch Ransom Adam Deitz Henry Deitx Pete Schneider Harm Schneider A. R. McKinley Wm. Cox John Harrison Russell A. G. Schwanbeck RB. Kristof Abilene H. W. Miles Bradley Brown Schemm-Schneider Rose Thiel Yoda

Pasture and Crop Prospects Rise With Rain Still Needed

The text notes growing crops and pastures improving recently while wheat drought persists. Meadows promise a good hay yield if rains continue. pastures remain dry near the creek and upland sections. Farmers report feed crops planted and expect fewer feed shortages this winter with additional rainfall.

Local residents share news from Voda area

Sunday reports include Frank Benisch at R Krister's and Dick Owens listing corn on 300 acres. Several families, including the Kristofs and Schwanbecks, travel to Russell Abilene and Yoda. Illness, weddings, and farm work mark a week of community activity and travel.

Local residents visit Arnold and nearby towns

WN V Newman traveled to Arnold on Saturday. Ernest Whistler visited Arnold on Sunday. Mrs Arthur Giddings spent time with relatives in Ransom last week. Miss Cora Gless returned to Houston on Tuesday morning.

WN. V. Newman Arnold Ernest Whistler Arthur Giddings Ransom Cora Gless Bushton

Arnold Neighborhood News Roundup From Ness County

Local notices from Arnold list residents traveling to Ness City and nearby towns, church services, school events, family visits, and a ball game result. Notables include Miss Fern Pansch returning home, the Giess sisters at Normal, Amish church gatherings, and a 4 to 0 Arnold win over Ransom. Baby Grace Giddings begins talking with humorous misnamings.

Fern Pansch Ness Ella Ida Giess Ness City M. E Arnold Henry Yasmer Familly R. Walker Frank Upjotin North Country J. C. Hollenbeck Forrester Haisington John Pansel Clyde Giddings Layborn G. E. Somenburg John Parisch Anna Wagoner Buffalo N. Y Ness Thursda Nancy Wogan Ransom S. R. Walker McCracken Arthur Giddings Set Yoder Yoder Joe Clutt Clarence Bathurst Kent County Colorado Kansas City Blues Little Grace Grace

Address of President Falk on railway crisis and industrial mood

President Falk explains that the current industrial downturn is partly caused by the railroad standstill and the limited improvements by railroads. He argues the situation hampers economic activity and calls for urgent attention to railway expansion and modernization.

Wreck on Lincoln Branch After Roosevelt Prophecy

The Plainville Gazette reports a derailment on the Lincoln branch caused by an overconfident Bowers, a Roosevelt supporter traveling to Norton as a convention delegate. His boast of Roosevelt’s Chicago nomination preceded the crash, delaying arrival to Hill City by a day.

Bowers Lincoln Roosevelt Norton McCurdy Ole Oleson Ole Chicago Hill City Republican Party Plainville

Political critique on Taft by Ed Howe reprinted

Ed Howe laments changing politics contrasting Taft in past and present. He argues insurgents versus stand pat factions, recalls, and politicization of private life through socialism. He contends progress slow, elections too frequent, and recalls drive more campaigns.

W. H. Taft

Fresh pork and beef at Baker's store ad

Local ads offer fresh pork and beef at Baker's, farm loans through Wa-Keeney State Bank and O A Cortright, abstracts of title by W H Swiggett, and livestock needs from J J Strain. A fatal lightning strike kills James Melroy near Norton Nebraska Kansas line. funeral at St Francis church. Baker's lard and other goods featured. insurance sales in Trego county seek agents. Eppler at Blue Front promotes spreader.

J. J. Strain Route 1 Wa-Kéeney W. A. Eppler Blue Front James Melroy Nebraska-Kansas Line Melroy Norton County Norton Nebraska St. Francis Church Norton Courier Wa-Keeney State Bank Trego County W. J. Williams Wa-Keeney Kansas

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Big Creek Fred Shemm Marie Willie Schneider Riverside Marion Turner S. Holtvinger Hays Mike Ryan McCracken l Hick John Allman Frank Edward Stastz Brothers Rkrister’s Fred Meisner Chas Hickman Belle Glenn F. O. Schwanbeck Lizzie Krhut Carrie Strada Sharon Kan Sharon High School Owens Beardwell J. Bordovsky B. Bristof's Claude Frye Salina Claude President Falk The Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers Association Ed Howe Pierson Suitatorium Wa-Keeney, Kansas Victor Cay Capecity Victor Safe & Lock Sincianati Ohio L. J. Schad Abilene, Kansas Farmers National Bank Baker's Emma Hottel O. A. Cortright W.H. Swiggett E. D. Wheeler Gibson Thomas Eclectric Keeney Hardware Company
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