Accidental shotgun death shock in Graham County
Chester Case a 14 year old boy was instantly killed by the accidental discharge of a shotgun while alone in a wagon on his father John Case’s farm nine teen miles northwest of Wa Keeney near St. Peter. The weapon fired in the wagon box starting a fire in loose hay consuming most clothing. Funeral services were held and the remains shipped to Hintsville Kans. for internment. The World notes local news and announces upcoming events including Halles comet sighting and school field day.
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Graham County
John Case
Keeney
St. Peter
Chester Case
Hintsville
Kans
Mr. Case
Trego
District Court Doing Sees Cook Acquitted In Rape Case
District court reports show State vs Cook et al a rape case from Trego county. After motions, separate trials were demanded with Cook first. A jury of twelve, drawn from 68, heard nearly two days of testimony before Cook was acquitted Sunday morning.
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Cook
Trego County
Nelson
Davide Ritchie
Salina
Germon
Monroe & Roark
Topeka
E. A. Rea
Hays
George W. Holland
B. P. Cochran
George Zimmerman
Frank Coffene
Sam Shilts
Howard Price
Joseph Ely
D. S. Pond
Emil Roubach
W. E. Ekey
Willian Meeker
W. W. Sloan
A. R. Deissroth
Gazette backs White as Republican standard bearer
The Plainville Gazette declares its shift to support H. B. White for Congress, saying White won over leading Republicans without coercion and that he is competent and aligned with Republican principles. It notes earlier support for Reeder but changes stance after White mobilized Republican sentiment in the community.
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Gazette
Reeder
the Gazette
White
Congress
Republician
Plainville Gazette
Store Offers Hart Schaffner Marx Clothing Lineup
The advertisement highlights clothing and furnishing stock featuring Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing Rival Hats Cluett Shirts Arrow Collars in quarter sizes Ricketts Gloves Iron Guard Hose and Bull Dog Shirts and Overalls as value brands and brands in stock.
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Cluett
Wa Keeney Commission Proceedings May 2 1916
The Wa Keeney Kansas board of commissioners met in special session to discuss bridge plans and bids for Limeky and Big Creek. two firms presented bids, both were rejected and tabled for later. The appointment of C L Hardman to the City of Wa Keeney Board of Review was approved. The court house will be wired for electric lighting with multiple switches and locations planned. Water piping and hydrants for the court yard will be bid. sealed bids due May 10 1910.
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Wa Keeney
Kansas
Board of Commissioners
W. F. King
W. F Walkers
Limeky
Big Creek
Missouri Valley Bridge Co
Kansas City Bridge Co
C. L. Hardman
H. F Kline
City of
Wa Keeeey
Public notice for settlements and meeting details
Public notice states that persons indebted to the firm Gleason and Marshall should call O A Cortright at his office near Baker's meat market to settle by cash or note promptly. It also notes a World subscription appeal and a Ladies Missionary society meeting with Mrs Long on Thursday May 19.
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Gleason & Marshall
O. A. Cortright
Baker’s Meat Market
M. E. Ladie
Home Missionary Society
Furniture and Furnishings Store Offers Special Low Prices
A local furniture dealer touts a "Square Deal" plan and invites cash customers to buy within a few days. The stock includes bedroom suites, beds, couches, mattresses, carpets, curtains, linoleum, kitchen cabinets, and baby carriages, with overcrowded display rooms urging quick purchases.
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Trego
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Wa- Keeney
A Wingert
Ogallah
Harry Chase
Riverside
Mr. Chase
Big Tom
Joe Spena
Jack
Pield
World Force
Sam
East
Mr. Gilmore
C. H. Muir
Twin Falls
Idaho
O. H. Cortright
H. B. White
Glothes
Zion
The
Trego Mercantile Company
Court House
Larabee Furniture Company
Wa-Keeney
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