Grandma Kelly Passes After Long Pioneer Life in City
The community mourns Mrs. James Kelly known as Grandma Kelly a longtime pioneer resident. She died May 20 1917 in Des Moines Iowa at age 79 years 4 months 29 days after a cerebral hemorrhage following a January visit with her son Samuel. Buried beside her husband in Wa Keeney cemetery after funeral at the Presbyterian church with Rev Brown officiating. She leaves two sons Samuel F. and William B. and daughter Marjorie Mortimer J. McCoy and many relatives and friends expressing sincere sympathy.
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James Kelly
Grandma Kelly
Samuel
Des Moines
Iowa
McCoy
Rock Island
Trego County
Kelly
Wa Keeney
Kely
Presbyterian
Brown
Hill City
Presbyterian Church
Allison
Glad Hand Welcomes Colorado Delegates in Wa-Keeney
Kansas news recounts Colorado Springs Manitou sociability tour through Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri. Wa-Keeney hosts welcome by business and professional men and band performances at American house. Delegation emphasizes bid for closer ties with Pikes Peak region and says the visit left a favorable impression.
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Colorado Springs
Ellis
Pathfinder
Wa-Keeney
Wa Keeney
Commercial Club
C. W. Delph
Kansas
Manitou
Pikes Peak
Narrow escape on Hill City road near WaKeeney
An auto driven by Chas Klenk and WC Schuck from Abilene collided with a wagon carrying Mr and Mrs Hoover and two children near WaKeeney. Rain and darkness hampered visibility as the auto lights failed and a flashlight provided the only guidance. The kindly hand of fortune prevented a more serious accident.
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Hill City
Wa Keeney
Chas. Klenk
WC. Schuck
Abilene
Jake Hoover
Collision Injures Men in Auto Wagon Crash near Town
A rear end collision between an auto and a wagon near town injured two men aboard the car. Mr Schuck suffered cuts to the face and hands, with a jaw wound, while Mr Klenk had minor hand scrapes. Aid arrived from Pickering’s garage and Schuck later traveled home by train No 102, weakened by shock. Decoration Day services are scheduled at Razak Hall May 27 and 30 with sermons, music, and a bouquet reading, urging bouquets to Razak Hall by 10:30 a.m. Central Time.
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Mr. Klenk
Collyer
W. R. Woodward
Razak Hall
Thompson
Decoration Day Program At Octure House And Cemetery
A community ceremony begins at 10 assem in front of the octure house with a band, then a 10 30 march to the cemetery in a set order including band firing squad KNG Bay scouts GA B in autos and citizens in autos. Ritual services at the cemetery honor soldiers with Taps and a grave decoration. Return to city for 2 pm events in Court House Park and Court Room with music, address by J T Botkin, and a star spangled banner led by the band.
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K. N. G. Bay Scouts
G. A
Freing Sysad
K. N.G
Bapd
Court House Park
Court Room
J. T. Botkin
Secretary of State
Ladies' Good Will invites men to cemetery cleanup May 25
On account of late spring the Ladies' Good Will society asks all interested men to bring hoes and rakes to the cemetery Friday morning May 25 for a half day or more of ground cleaning in preparation for Decoration Day. The society will still care for Jesus at $1.00 per year and will not serve a Decoration dinner this year. The piece notes farmers may shift from wheat to corn or other feed crops to stay busy during the season.
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Ladies’ Good Will Society
Jeus
Good Will
Kansas
Alumni Banquet At High School Honors 1917 Grads
The annual alumni banquet was held in the High School gymnasium last Wednesday with about 100 attendees. Purple and gold decor matched school colors and a three course meal was prepared by the Good Will society. Officers elected include Agnes Poffenberger president and Bert Greenwood historian. The graduating class of 187 who are now alumni list multiple named graduates.
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T. CH. 5
Mediu
Ladies of the Good Will Society
Wee Sma
Agnes Poffenberger
Mace Benson
Erma Shriner
Bert Greenwood
Benson
Mace Virgil Benson
Judd Charles Edwards
Bertha Esther Entz
Alpha Omega
Bert William Graft
Evelyn Gertrude Hefner
Bessie Mauree Marian
Ralpi
Audrey Holcomb
Elmer Horace Louis Kerth
Frederick Koouf
Carrie Lacerte
Wilfred Joseph Lyon
Thelma An
Flags on stockings, loyalty, and the German question
A reader argues that wearing the U S flag as apparel shows poor patriotism while loyalty to the nation requires more than display. The letter critiques Congressman Connolly for voting against the war resolution, cites Von Bernstorff’s remarks, and urges German Americans to embrace equal American ideals and avoid German nationalist labels.
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United States
Connelly
Germany
Notice for Registration in Trego County Kansas 1917
By Order of the President all male persons aged 21 to 30 must register at usual polling places in each precinct in Trego County Kansas on Tuesday June 5 1917. Federal service members are exempt. Polls open from 7 am to 9 pm.
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Eah
Trego County
Kansas
Liberty Loan Bond overview and terms from 1917
The Liberty Loan bond is a solemn promise by the United States to pay at maturity and to pay semiannual interest. Bearer and registered bonds are offered in multiple denominations with tax considerations and exchange rights for higher rate bonds. Subscriptions encouraged nationwide with emphasis on patriotism and civic duty to support liberty through the 1917 issue.
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United States
United Stats
Treasury
Liberty Loan
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bank
America
Europe
High Seas
New World
Capper Enters Race for U S Senator Kansas 1918
Governor Capper announces candidacy for United States senator from Kansas in 1918. He cites strong post election support and promises a forthcoming policy platform. Memorial Day services at the courthouse include a unity service by all churches at 11 a.m. with a sermon by H Mac D Thompson of the Baptist church and a musical program.
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Arthur Capper
Mally
United States
Kansas
Capper
Jack-Rabbit
Wm. H. Thompson
Court House
H. Mac D. Thompson
The
Baptist Church
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Count von Bernstorf
Senator Firelay
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Swiggett
Keeney, Kansas
Big Ben
Hamilton
Howard
Illinois
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Wexemey, Xm
Waseeney
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