Decoration Day Exercises in Wa-Keeney
Decoration Day observances in Wa-Keeney featured a cemetery graves decoration led by the Boy Scouts and Company A K 5 G, a pavilion program at the Fair Grounds by the G A R and State Guard, and music by a community chorus and Mrs. Steinberger's orchestra. Rev F S Blayney of Abilene gave a patriotic address titled Our Relation to the War, praising Memorial Day's meaning and urging justice and restraint.
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Wa-Keeney
Boy Scouts
Company A. K. 5. G
Fair Grounds
State Guard
Steinberger
F. S
Alexander
Caesar
Napoleon
Kossuth
Garibaldi
Washington
Lincoln
United States
Germany
Commencement Exercises At Court House June 14 1918
The Common School commencements will be at the court house on Friday June 14 1918 at 2:00 pm. The program includes Schmelzer's Jubilee March Hoff Trio Gavotte The Drawing Masters Forester Elsie Zeman Ruth Bingham Sheldon Campbell Address Edwin L Holton Solo Spring Flowers Katherine Hemphill Presentation of Diplomas S Niesley Rev Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Schmelzer
Hoff- Trio—Gavotte
Forester
Elsie Zeman
Ruth Bingham
Sheldon Campbell
Edwin L. Holton
Katherine Hemphill
S. H. Niesley
Red Cross Southeast Auxiliary Egg Day Plans
The Red Cross Southeast Auxiliary met at Mrs. Kranz home with Mesdames Kranz Zeller Fuller Lea gue J Halbleib LG Halbleib Nelson Hendley and Misses Mary Celia Margaret Halbleib present. They set May 19 as egg day to raise funds for the auxiliary. Contributions include Mrs. Zeller 2 Mrs. J Halbleib 1 25 and Mrs. Kranz 1. Eight new members joined and junior members were Oscar Kranz Opal Fuller and Joseph Zeller Jr. Total intake by May 21 including cer money and dues was 10. The next meeting will be at Mrs J Halbleib home.
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the Red Cross
Kranz
Mesdames Kranz
Zeller
Fuller
League
J. Halbleib
LG. Halbleib
Nelson
Hendley
Mary
Celia
Margaret Halbleib
Auxilary
J. G. Halbleib
Chas
Wallace Puller
Jake Sauer
Oscar Kranz
Opal Fuller
Joseph Zeller Jr
Cer
Public Auction at District No 3 School June 15 1918
The school board of District No 3, Qgaliah will auction at the school building on Saturday June 15 1918 at 3:00 p m. Public sale to highest cash bidder for one 16 by 80 feet frame barn, lumber for kindling, and removal or scattering of dirt pile near the school. Also requests gunny sacks dropped at Farmers Elevator Wa Keeney.
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School Board of District No
Qgaliah
Trego County Political Announcements for Various Offices
Several residents announce candidacies for local offices in Trego County. F B Acre seeks Republican support for commissioner and clerk of district court. C H Benson seeks re election as county clerk. A S Peacock seeks re election as probate judge. J W Bingham seeks district court clerk nomination. L S Myerly seeks re election as county treasurer.
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First District
District Court
Trego County
A. S. Peacock
J. W. Bingham
L. S. Myerly
Obituary James Snelling Dies After Long Illness
James Snelling died May 30 at his home northeast of town after long and painful illnesses from stomach cancer and related complications. Born December 1, 1855 in Canada, he married Frances Louise Sweet July 3, 1877 at Berlin Michigan. He moved to Trego county in 1880 and was a devout Methodist. He leaves a widow and six grown children. Funeral held Sunday at the M E church with Rev C W Powell. interment in Wa Keeney cemetery. Card of Thanks from Mrs J Snelling and family. Last Sunday a home wedding joined Miss Blanche Gorrell and Mr James L Jacobson. The couple, to reside in Eldorado Kansas, plan to serve in France.
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James Snelling
Mr. Snelling
Canada
Berlin
Mich
Frances Louise Sweet
Trego County
Methodist Church
A. W. Snelling
Chas. W. Snelling
Kanorade
Kansas
M. E
C. W. Powell
Wa Keeney
Gorrell
Blanche Gorrell
James L. Jacobson
Eldorado
C. 0. Baker
The
Baptist Church
W. S. Gorrell
Jacobson
France
Maricopa Concrete Company Incorporation Details
Dunbar's Weekly profiles the Maricopa Concrete Company at 116 North Seventh Avenue. David D. Chalk serves as president and general manager with Phil D. Hirschy as secretary treasurer. The firm manufactures concrete checks and outlets, alfalfa and orchard pipe lines, and operates four branch yards. Chalk leads a growing operation employing 15 to 20 men, noted for underground irrigation pipeline work in the Salt River valley. Chalk, son of townlady Mrs. Margaret Chalk, is a well known local figure with strong ties to the Arizona agricultural community.
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Maricopa Concrete Company
North Seventh Avenue
David D. Chalk
Phil D. Hirschy
Chalk
Arizona
Jinco
Salt River Valley
Dunbar's Weekly
Phoenix
Margaret Chalk
Palmyra Woman Credits Recovery From Pains
Mrs Chas T Fuller of Palmyra Michigan writes that in 1911 she suffered dull and sharp pains and weakness. After taking 7 or 8 bottles of Stronger she regained health, strength and energy. She reports no more bad spells and no need for doctors since.
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Michigan
Cardus
Palmyra
Mich
Chas. T. Fuller
Baptist Announcements for Sunday Services
Sunday School at 10 o'clock sharp and Children’s Day observed with patriotic services on Sunday June 9 in the morning. C. C. Baber, Pastor.
Final Settlement Notice in Olson Estate Kansas 1918
Notice from Wa Keeney Kansas probate court to creditors and interested parties that on June 3 1918 final settlement will be made and heirs determined for the estate of Hakan L Olson deceased Executrix Bertha Olson seeks compensation and attorney fees with hearing set for June 24 1918 in Wa Keeney Kansas.
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State of
Kansas
Trego County
Hakan L. Olson
Wa Keeney
Said
Bertha Olson
Executrix
Golden Belt Log Book Faker Reported Fraud
Officers of the Golden Belt Road association warn of a man using the name B A Barnes to collect money from garages and business men in Western Kansas and Colorado for an alleged road log book. No such book is planned and no agent has been sent. Authorities seek information.
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Golden Belt Road Association
B. A. Barnes
Kansas
Colorado
Red Cross Fund Drive Plans in Trego County
The hd bews paper and all the county are for 58 per year. Cross members notice outlines plans to raise money for Red Cross work in Trego County with annual dues.
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Red Cross
Trego County
Guardianship Real Estate Sale in Delaware County Oklahoma
Notice of sale of 160 acres in Kansas for two minor guardians George W Clark and Nancy Iola Clark. Wm Clark as guardian, bids in writing due by June 11 1918 to Grove Oklahoma. sale subject to court confirmation. terms cash. E B Hunt attorney.
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George W. Clark
Nancy Iola Clark
Delaware
Oklahoma
Wm. Clark
Grove
Trego County
State of
Kansas
Nancy Yola Clark
Tewit
Guardian
For Sale Notices From Quinter Kans KE F D2 1a 4t
Lost 30x3 1-2 Riverside tire with rim in one place Saturday. Finder advertises. For sale a good refrigerator gas oil stove and other household goods. R C Wilson advertises. For sale six residences on easy terms call at office please return to this office. A McCormick header and barges in good condition. Charles Blackwill Quinter Kans KE F D2.
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Riverside Tire
Riment
R. C. Wilson
McCormick
Chas. Blackwill
Quinter
Kans
KE. F. D
Dr M J Brown of Salina Eye Ear Nose and Throat Expert
Dr M J Brown of Salina offers medical and surgical eye ear nose and throat care including glasses and related procedures. Schedule an appointment at Campbell Building, Bobective for the Workicew F150.
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M. J. Brown
Salina
M. Jay Brown
Campbell
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WaKeeney State Bank
Common School
Commenc
Red
Wa- Keeney
Margaret Swiggett
Keeney, Kansas
Fort Riley
Camp Funston
Kansas Wesleyan Business College
Kansas University OF Commerce
Kansas World
Givier
Official
F. B. Acre
C. H. Benson
J. Snqrling
Gorrell—Jacobson
Maricopa Concrete Company Incorporated
Baptist Announcements
C. C. Baber
Rere
Rooke Ameer
Hardman Lumber CO
U. S. Civil Service Commission
3Rd and
Olive Streets
St. Louis
Eisiog
Clayton
Hill City
Kan
Kamsas
E. B. Hunt
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