What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago
Pete Parmenter entered a plea of guilty to the possession of intoxicating liquor in the justice court of F. N. Schruben Tuesday morning. Federal officers picked up Parmenter about a year ago, and the local officers found a quantity of beer on his premises a couple of weeks ago. After entering the plea of guilty, Parmenter made a request for a stay of sentence on account of the precious condition of his little one, Joe. The attending doctor and several responsible citizens who have seen the little chap, who has been confined with a severe illness for several months, testified to his desperate condition and the splendid care given the lad by his father. After making a full investigation into the matter, Justice Schruben announced that the punishment to be given to Mr. Parmenter would be 30 days in jail and a fine of $100.00, but said that he wanted to do everything possible to ease the sufferings of this unfortunate lad. Accordingly, he continued the matter until September 2nd for the sentence. Mr. Parmenter gave a bond to appear in court on September 2nd to take his sentence.
On Wednesday evening of last week, the Epworth Leaguers, with other relatives and friends, met at the park for a picnic in honor of William Sage. When the rain came up, they went to the M. E. Church basement, and a table loaded with good things to eat was soon spread, which everyone seemed to enjoy. Although not a very joyous occasion, yet a splendid good time was had by all. There were about fifty who, at a late hour, bade William goodbye. He left for the Kansas City Marine Recruiting Station where he passed the examination almost perfectly— an arm broken several years ago the only flaw. He writes back that he is being kindly treated by the officers in charge and went on to St. Louis Sunday night. His destination is somewhere in South Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hinkle of Pasadena, California, and Mrs. Hinkle’s mother, Mrs. Lackey of Denver, Colorado, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hederhorst and Mrs. Mitchell of Vinita, Oklahoma, also here on a visit. Mrs. Hinkle and Mrs. Hederhorst are cousins, and Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Lackey are sisters who have not seen each other for 30 years. It was a happy meeting for the two sisters, and they are thoroughly enjoying their visit together. To say the least, these are happy days in the Hederhorst home.
Miss Marie Combs and Mr. Harold Hunter, both of Goodland, married on August 2nd in that city. The bride and her mother, Mrs. Alice Combs, formerly resided in the Webster community but have lived in Goodland for the last year.
A quiet wedding occurred at the Christian parsonage on August 3rd. Jesse Daffendoll of Woodston and Miss Elva Paynter of Alton were the contracting parties. The bride wore a rose-colored Georgette dress and a white felt hat.
The marriage of Miss Lily Mae Hornish and Mr. Henry A. Poppen took place on July 23rd at the home of the bride’s mother. Reverend O. H. Grimes, grandfather of the bride, officiated, using the impressive ring ceremony.
A nice time was enjoyed last Sunday when a number of persons gathered at the home of Don Kincaid in remembrance of Libbie, Bonnie, and Dolorous Kincaid’s birthdays. From there, they went to the Solomon River and, with well-filled baskets, had a bounteous dinner and an all-day picnic; music, baseball, swimming, and other sports were enjoyed until the early evening when another lunch was served. All departed in the cool of the evening, wishing the girls many more happy birthdays like this and declaring they had never had a more enjoyable day in their time.
We understand that Frank Walker has rented the Carl Doughty farm south of town and intends to move out there soon. Carl and their family are moving to Colorado.
Mary Francis Harper (1854) departed this life in Alton on July 16th, 1930.
World has been received from I. H. Kerr, now of Anadarko, Okla., of the death of Mrs. Kerr that occurred on July 21st at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she had gone for medical treatment. Mr. Kerr will be remembered by many of our citizens, having practiced law in Stockton for some years and also serving a term as county attorney.
Operations at the oil well on Dick Silvers place, south of Webster, are moving forward. There sure was a big crowd there on Sunday.
From The Woodston Argus…..While attending the Downs Celebration one night last week, Clyde Gager had the misfortune to have his spare tire and rim stolen off his car’s back end. Of course, he had a flat coming home and had to come in on the rim…..H. L. Clark reports that he saw a beaver on the river south of town the forepart of this week. So far as we know, this is the first beaver seen in this part of the state in 20 years….The Kansas Power Company has a gang of about 20 men working in Woodston, and it looks as though it will only be a short time until the electric current here is changed.
