04 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
1
A busy local ad page lists a mixed stock including carpet linoleum straw matting, lad wust sets, hat pins, cuff links, belt fasteners, leather shoes, cotton goods, window shades, and kitchenware. It notes sales on linen shirts, table cloths, lace curtains, and various household items, alongside local notices about court, crops, and community happenings.
New Orleans molasses priced at 35 cents per gallon while stock lasts as C C Bestor advertises. Wheat outlook noted by BR C Wilson and Attorney H J Hatch travels related to a case in Theys City involving eight hundred dollars. Sums from local listings mention S R Horton and Nell of Boston visiting, with Charley commenting on Trego’s condition.
One of the best 320 acre farms in Trego county offered for sale. Terms apply to George Baker of Wa-Keeney Kansas with possession available at any time.
A scribe reports on land interest by W Abbott of Sheffield in section 36-12-25, memorial services at Collyer led by Rev W B Brown, and family moves including Prof Dawson at Goodland. Local figures Loyd, Hawkes, and Dr J M Amis feature in hog farming, politics, and moves. Also mentions Ex Senator Ingalls forthcoming book America’s War For Humanity and its publishing details.
A large Wa-Keeney crowd gathered for Decoration Day honoring fallen comrades who preserved the Union. Campbell band played while Ed Rea read Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Julia A Nelson delivered a patriotic speech. Flowers were laid on graves before the procession returned to town.
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