Death of Mrs. Jessie Tilton in Beatrice Beatrice newspaper obituary notes her death
Mrs. Jessie Tilton wife of Col. W S Tilton died Thursday afternoon at 4 30 at her home 1412 Grant street Beatrice cause consumption She had health decline two years born Jenny Lind Ark 48 years old Resided Beatrice since 1607 survived by husband ten children her parents two sisters Ben Tilton Weatherford Okla and many relatives attended Services held at 3 pm at home conducted by Rev W H Kearns interment Evergreen Home cemetery Tilton former editor of Western Kansas World remembered as a bright capable woman and devoted Presbyterian and member of Eastern Star W R C and Rawlins Post G A R
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Jessie Tilton
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W.S. Tilton
Grant Street
Mena
Ark
Beatrice
Tilton
Jenny Lind
Aris
Ben Miton
Weatherford
Okla
Clirts
Ben Tilton
Eastern Star Lodge
W. H. Kearns
Presbyterian Church
Order of Eastern Star
Rawlins Post
Evergreen Home Cemetery
Kansas World
Fall Reception at T. C. H. S. Delights Attendees
The Fall Reception drew many guests who enjoyed a merry go round ride, shoots, a sky ladder sled, and earth slides. A lively band entertained while the jester Sapho performed rope tricks, camel ride, and colorful acts. The fortune tent and electric display drew crowds, and attendees voted to repeat the event.
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T. C.H.S. Is
Sapho
Sappho
Millinery Season Opens in Wa-Keeney Addressed by Miss Shepherd
Miss Shepherd heads Wa-Keeney millinery opening season with two day showcase on Friday and Saturday September 17th and 18th at the local store. Drs Jones and Herrick offer eye tests and glasses guarantee. Classifieds note Wanted good girl for general house work Mrs C L Hardman. Cottage for sale four rooms. Birth announcement: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Ashcraft born September 7. Threshing outfit from Gorham Kansas delivered Tuesday and moved to Fred Deitz neighborhood.
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Wa-Keeney
Trego Mercantile Co and local notes span town events
Jake Heckman unloaded his second car of the week. Weds visitors include Harbold of Salina and N Fuller relative of Larrabee. G F Martin and son Clade shipped cattle to Kansas City. Various locals seek travel, business, or schooling. Notices warn trespass, while Camp Kelly salutes at sunrise. Percheron stock and field day results feature Elmer Barnes's mares. Joe Spena buys colts for $400.
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N. Fuller
W.N. Larrabee
G. F. Martin and Son Clade
Kansas City
Elmer Barnes
East Side
Ogallah
S.S. Harvey
Joe Spena
Ellis
WorKeeney alfalfa roots boost land and profits
Coburn of Kansas praises WorKeeney Kans alfalfa as a remarkable soil enhancer. The plant’s strong root system restores and enriches soil, transforming poor land into better fields and substantially increasing the owner’s bank account.
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Coburn
Kansas
Farm for sale in Wa-Keeney area Kansas by Fred Robertson
North half section 21 township 12 range 23 in Trego County is offered for sale as part of an estate. The improved farm is praised as in one of western Kansas best locations and buyers are invited to inspect and respond by writing Atwood Kansas to Fred Robertson.
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O. Spitswangle
Trego County
Wa-Keeney
Kansas
Atwood
Fred Robertson
Weather and alfalfa note for Keeney region week
Government thermometer at Wa Keeney reports weekly temperatures ending Wednesday noon. Alfalfa growth is highlighted as enriching soil with plant nutrients while providing hay and pasture value for growers.
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Wa- Keeney
Real Estate Transfers in Wa Keeney and Collyer Districts
Series of transfers recorded including Peter Bertelson to H F Kline and J H Deatrich sales in Collyer and Wa Keeney. Properties involve blocks and lots in Wa Keeney and Collyer with multiple grantees and parcels listed under Deatrich’s ad. Additional transfers include J Q and Joswak Oswaki and G G Jones to E Myerly with several lot numbers and sections noted.
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Peter Bertelson
H. F. Kline
A. Wade
J.C. Kirkner
Bled
Keeney
J. H.deatrich
Collyer
Deatrich
J.H. Deatrich
Arthur Hobl
Wa. Parks
J.H. Deathen
V. J. Razak
J.Q. Eaeters
Range Cattle at the Royal 150 100 2700 3400
Range bred cattle will again this year receive conspicuous at tention at the American Royal Live Stock show to be held at the Kansas City stock yards October 11 to 16. The division continues after last year’s success with large prizes mainly from the Kansas City Stock Yards company. Total money about $1,000. Carload rules require uniform age and sex, with premiums for best carloads from Southwest and Northwest districts. Additional prizes offered by breed associations for fattening cattle.
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American Royal
Kansas City Stock Yards
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Department of the Royal
Corn Belt
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Northwest
Southwest
Coir Cattle Breeders’ Associations
Aberdeen Angus
State Wide Fair to Highlight Kansas Agriculture Exhibits
County readers are invited to the State Wide Fair in Capital City from September 13 to 16. The event promises larger displays with expanded agricultural space and robust horticultural shows. Farm machinery exhibits, including the continent’s largest coin from Indiana, will compete for popularity alongside crops and fruit displays.
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Kansas
West
Indiana
Topeka Fair Shows Livestock Racing and Band Contest
The Topeka fair invites buyers and breeders with cattle horses and sheep from Kansas, Missouri and beyond. It features stock sales, racing on the half-mile track, band contests with 25 state bands, and both free and paid admission options across the exhibition. The event aims to rival Des Moines Lincoln and St Josephs circuits, with strong turnout anticipated.
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Kriepe
Association
St Joseph
Kansas City
Topeka
Des Moines
Lincoln
St. Josephs
Salt rising bread reform sparks Kansas pep rally
Osborne Farmer urges readers to join a spirited push behind the governor’s reform movement, calling on women to take part and proclaiming the water fine. A quip on the reform’s nerve in Kansas politics closes with a subscription pitch for the World.
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State of
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Osborne Farmer
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