90 Years Ago

The dedication of the new courthouse and high school building was held on April 20th. Reverent J. Edward Kulp, one of the best orators in Kansas, delivered the dedicatory address with other speakers for the day being O. O. Osborn, Honorable Charles I. Sparks and S. R. Tucker. President W. A.

With this issue our work as editor and publisher of the Record closes. Last week a contract was signed with Mr. Harry L. Covert for the sale of the Record and its consolidation with the Review.

Blue pencil your calendar for April 20th, when the magnificent Rooks County Courthouse will be dedicated. Reverend J. Edmond Kulp, one of the best orators of Kansas, will deliver the dedication address. The program will be rendered in front of the building at 2:00 p.m.

Several people in Stockton listened in last Friday night for the Hardin College entertainment and heard very plainly Miss Ethel Smith’s fine recitation. Her father, F. M.

The Stockton Chamber of Commerce had an interesting meeting at the courthouse with subjects discussed being highways, dedication of courthouse and school building. The sum of $200.00 was authorized to be paid Mr.

Chas. E. Bartlett died at Columbus, Kansas on March 9th of double pneumonia. The deceased was a brother of Morris Bartlett of Ash Rock Township and a cousin of the Coolbaugh brothers of Stockton.

The Capper Poultry Club of Rooks County won the splendid cup now on exhibition in the window of the Stockton National Bank. This was accomplished by points won in the greatest number of poultry hints and helps given through articles published in the county paper.

Claimants for the distinction of being the first woman justice of the peace elected in Kansas are appearing. Miss Clara Arnold of Nickerson elected in 1921 had her laurels swept away by Mrs. Albert M. Hance of Glade, (nee Jessie Muir) who was first elected justice in 1920 and again in 1922.

The Chamber of Commerce met in the courthouse, using the assembly room on the first floor with over 50 present and a number of important matters were considered. The membership committee reported 117 in good standing, most of whom had paid dues of $5.00 each.

About 4:00 o’clock on Sunday morning fire was discovered in the north end of one of the business blocks of Palco. When discovered, the fire had gained such a headway that it could not be controlled. Seven business buildings, all on the east side of the street, were consumed.