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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

4

Lobo wolves and Kansas bounty questions

A Kansas bounty dispute over wolves discusses what qualifies as a lobo. Professor Dyche explains the lobo as a large gray timber wolf, likely not present in Crawford County, with most big wolves found in Texas New Mexico and parts of the Southwest. The piece also covers party nomination rules in Kansas and a slate of local notices and events dated 1902 from Wa-Keeney and surrounding areas.

M. ¢. Journal Law of Kansas Crawford County Dyche Southwest Mse New Mexico Texas L. L. Dycue

Wa-Keeney High School program charms court house audience

The Wa-Keeney scene featured a decorated court house for a high school event with a vocal and instrumental program. Miss Bessie Courtright and William Nelson delivered notable piano pieces, Mrs. Nelson sang, and several graduates prepared speeches and essays reflecting pride in the school. The Republican State convention list of tickets and local notices conclude the item.

Court House Wa-Keeney Bessie Courtright William Nelson E. E. Guoexel M. EB Wtte Henrcksmann Board of Education

Collyer Resident Sees Two Wells Dug and Local Changes

Collyer resident C. C. Hichman reports two wells sunk at his home. Monday morning saw window lights in demand. Jesse Royer rode through on his bike last Friday. Walsh Brothers worked at the Catholic cemetery this week. Wil Wollper from Wa-Keeney visited town and papered the Baptist church.

C. C. Hichman Jesse Royer Walsh Brother Wil Wollper Wa-Keeney Baptist

Memorial Observances and Local Incidents In Collyer

An elder statesman of business visits Collyer to arrange new machinery with local firms including Johnson header company and Continental creamery. A Sunday storm leaves many faces sad, and a late cemetery movement relocates an old grave to Ellis. Memorial sermons honor veterans as Decoration Day approaches across towns and cities nationwide.

Johnson Header Company Grath Continental Creamery Collyer C. Snyder Ellis Elis Gunckel Wareeney G. A. R. Hall Atlantic Pacific Celestial City

Dissolution Notice and Partnership Sale Details

Notice proclaims the dissolution of the firm Jones Gibson by mutual consent on April 3 1902. A B Jones sold his interest to W N Gibson, and creditors are urged to settle accounts at once. Verbeck's advertises ladies summer vests at five cents each.

Jones & Gibson A. B. Jones W. N Gibson W. W. Orson Verbeck’s

For Sale Dark Red Short-Horn Bulls Sired by Scottish Gold Dust

For sale dark red short horn bulls ready for service. Sired by Cruickshank’s Scottish Gold Dust two d 125437, noted as one of the shortest compact bulls in America and a strong breeding cow line. Prices and details from Jones & Giason, Wa Keeney Kansas. Shipped in and may be seen at Jones & Gibson's ranch on Big Creek. Coffee deal highlights Forbes Rio Bland at 12 pounds per dollar with Verbeck’s cash offer.

America Jones & Giason Keeney Kan Jones & Gibson Ranchi Big Creek

Executor's Notice In Probate Court Kansas

In the Probate Court of Treas Gouney county, Albert Lindberg is named executor of the estate of Margaret McKinley. Hearing date May ash day 1908. All persons with claims must exhibit them or be barred from benefits. Claims not shown within two years from notice will be forever barred. Maya Executor Albert Lindberg.

State of Kansas Treas Gouney Notles Margaret McKinley Albert Anid Albert Lindberg Maya

Season of 1902 at Wa-Keeney Ranch Offerings

The notice advertises seasons of 1902 for Jack Monocha and Yourg Quimper at a Wa-Keeney ranch eight miles northwest, with insurance details and care terms for mares. It mentions Saturday service and a ten-dollar insurance fee, plus conditions about mares sold or removed from the concern and foal-bearing owner liability.

Jack Monocha Wa-Keeney Yourg Quimper

Eighteenth Annual Trego County Normal Institute Opens

The Eighteenth Annual Session of the Trego County Normal Institute begins Monday July 28 at 7 40 a m in the Wa Keeney School Building Wa Keeney Kansas Teachers and those aspiring to teach are invited to enroll and attend Advanced pupils and graduates may benefit from a one month review School boards and patrons are urged to visit to aid in securing teachers The institute features revised course of study and free guidance for enrollees Conductors include George E Rode and W C McCroskey with notes on textbooks and supplies.

Trego County Trego Normal

Verbeck's Offers Bargains Amid Trade Pushy Ads

Advertisements tout summer garments and textiles at Verbeck's with deep discounts. Offers include corsets at 25 cents, overalls 42 cents, sugar 22 pounds per $5 purchase, and cloth 13 cents per yard. Pushing trade lines via national mail service mentions and cheap fabrics target shoppers seeking low prices.

Verbeck’s

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