Drilling to resume oil work near Collyer and local notices
Mr. Polen reports Walshield drill near Collyer will restart soon and run 24 hours a day once remaining pieces arrive. Mildred Gossodge, 13, died after being smothered by oats in a cat-bin chute at the Wm. Clark home. Funeral held at Ellis Cemetery with Rev. Malmgren officiating. Parking etiquette urges curb-side stopping and consideration for other motorists. For sale: building lots in east town. adv 28-3tp J.T. W. Cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Polen
Wichita
WaKeeney
Polen
Walshield
Collyer
Augusta
Kansas
Mildred Gossodge
Wm. Clark
Mildred Goldie Gossodge
Daniel Gossodge
Elsie Goul
Baxter Springs
J. A. Malmgren
Ellis Cemetery
J.T. W. Cloud
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services and Topic
The Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School and morning service on September 26. The subject is The Verdict of Life. Rev. J. E. Naylor is the minister. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T
J. E. Naylor
Massive fire destroys Hardman Lumber yard and Whest land storage
A wind driven blaze last Tuesday night devastated the Hardman Lumber Co yard and Whest land Elevator storage, with losses estimated at at least 50 000 dollars. Three box cars and a coal car on the Union Pacific siding burned, insurance partly covering damages. Firefighters battled hot embers and smoke, saving parts of the district as crews from Hays Ellis and Quinter assisted and the wreckage was cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trego County
Hardman Lumber Copany
Whestland Elevator Company
Union Pacific
Wa Keeney
Franklin Street
Hardman Lumber Yard
Guy DeBoer
Central
Hardman Lumber Co
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Quinter
Ellis
Hays
Veteran’s withdrawal endorses James D. Glenn for Sheriff
In a public withdrawal Ad V St. E. M. Ruffner states after comparing ages, service, and residency that James D. Glenn is best qualified for sheriff of Trego County. Ruffner notes Glenn’s two years on Kansas City Police and World War service in France and Germany, and appeals to patriotic voters to support Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trego County
James D. Glenn
Petit
Kansas City
France
Germany
Glenn
Adv
Contralto Miss MacNeil and Emerson Williams in Recital
Contralto Miss Jean MacNeil and baritone Emerson Williams present an evening at the Garden Theatre featuring dialect songs, duets, and American songs in two parts. Both praised for vocal tone and stature, they are long time Chautauqua favorites. Admission by introduction card from WaKeeney Drug Store. Also note local attendees at the Hutchinson state fair and a found tire and rim included in week notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean MacNeil
Emerson Williams
Garden Theatre
MacNeil
Mr. Williams
Miss MacNeil
Chautauqua
Ecard
WaKeeney
Kansas
A Kenyon
Nick Dockendorf
Hutchinson
Beart Failure Claims R C Wilson in WaKeeney
The sudden death of R C Wilson aged 66 follows heart disease and city fire drama at the Hardman lumber yard. He collapsed after visiting the bank during the blaze and was found at home in a calm, peaceful pose after lighting a lamp and taking medicine. He came to WaKeeney in 1884, headed The Wakeehey State Bank, helped organize Ogallah and Collyer banks, served as a ruby ing elder and Sabbath school superintendent, and supported Emporia College. Funeral Friday at 2 from the Presbyterian church with Rev Dr Allison and Rev Heizer officiating. He leaves three daughters and a son Chase T. Wilson plus several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Wilson
Hardman
Wilson
WaKeeney State Bank
Inlaw
Chase Wilson
Jane Heckman
Mr. Wilson
Angel of Death
Robert Coulter Wilson
Callenburg
Penn
Nelle Thrall
Ottumwa
Iowa
Chase T
Cause of Christ
Presbyterian Church
Allison
Denver
Heizer
St. Fullington
Navarre
J. H. Heckman
WaKeeney
Wayne Willis
Emporia
Chase T. Wilson
RB. C. Wilson
Wilson & Murray
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Baptist Church
Cave Realty Co
Salina, WaKeeney, Ee
Oakley
Fe.r. Cave
H. F. Kline
Mamahhattam
Rogers Clothing Co
Tean MacNeil and
Margaret
Swiggett
Farm Loane
Horresse
League of Nations
United States
School of Experience
Gov. Cox
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