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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
4
A compact notice page from Western Kansas World dated June 14, 1902 covers local commerce at Baker's with ads for smoked hams and pure Red Earth seed, community updates on street work, visits and marriages, school events, and upcoming union church talks. Prominent items include farm sales, town personalities, and the Verbeck Great Western Supply Store moving plans with a 30 day removal sale and extensive bargain highlights.
Milly J Stradal born May 14 1870 dies at 21 days past. Found after going to land near her father it is believed she picked up a gun and accidentally discharged a shot through her heart. Funeral at Presbyterian church noted as largest in years. Miss Stradal a teacher at age 16 held a teachers certificate and was a prominent educator with wide friendships. Community expresses deep sympathy and condolence resolutions from local groups praise her charity and service.
Ellis Illinois June 2 in Ellis home of Mr. and Mrs. Morton. Elmer McElvain and Effie Whitehead united in marriage with Rev. Johnson officiating. Small gathering attended including Mrs Goodsie and Morton family. Bride becomes Mrs McElvain and welcomed into Eat Elie community. Other items note local ads for fat hogs and groceries at Geo Bakers Farmers store.
An advertisement for a dentistry office run by Dr. Jones promises up to date work and full warranty. Teeth without plates can receive gold crowns for five dollars, highlighting affordable options in a historic dental trade listing.
Reports by delegates outline convention details at M. L. Church Wa-Keomey with devotional sessions and round tables. Friday activities include devotions Bible study offerings and adjournment with dinner and baskets requested. Local notes mention obituaries, farm sales, travel, and political speculation ahead of county convention.
United States Land Office Wa Keeney Kansas issues final proof notice No 13072 with witnesses Oscar W Olsen John G Marcy and others listed from Purcell Wakee Jelliam PoHarman Thoms Rite and Burnonan Purcell Register notes filing date May 4 1905 and publication details
In Kansas Probate Court Albert Lindberg is named executor of Margaret McKinley’s estate. Letters Testamentary granted May 3, 1903. Creditors must present claims within one year or be barred. claims must be exhibited within two years from publication. May 16.
First published notice for a sheriff's sale in Trego County Kansas on July 8 1902. The West half of the Northeast quarter and part of the Northwest quarter of Section 20 Township 14 South Range 21 West lies within the county. The property is charged to satisfy a judgment of 3500 dollars and 23 cents plus costs. W-Keene y appears as the sale location with Henry John sheriff and J B Beanverey as attorney for the plaintiff.
Government selects the fastest overland mail route via Union Pacific with Omaha to Utah and California points. Oregon points 16 hours behind. Full information cheerfully furnished on application by Geo. C. Searrren, Agent.
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