What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago
While trains on other railroad lines in this section were storm-blockaded yesterday and this morning, the Missouri Pacific north branch from Downs to Lenora was blocked by the derailment of the eastbound freight train one mile east of Edmond. Five cars left the rails, and section crews were engaged this morning in building a track around the wreck so that today’s train could be operated. None of the train men were injured in the derailment, reportedly caused by a broken rail. Two of the cars remained upright after leaving the rails, the other three rolling over onto their sides. Yesterday, the westbound passenger train stopped at Densmore, where Edmond and Lenora’s mail was unloaded, and they moved from there to the post offices of the two towns by automobile.
Both parties of deer hunters returned last week from trips to New Mexico. One party, consisting of W. K. Skinner, Abe Schneider, Dr. J. W. McMillen, and Carl Bray, brought back three deer. They reported visiting with Fred Schneider in Albuquerque, N.M. The other party consisted of H. C. Sweet and M. C. Tripp. They each brought back a deer. Both parties reported having a delightful time with lots of thrills. They encountered various kinds of weather, including snowstorms and some wind. The hunters were away for about eight days.
Two cars were taken from the streets in Plainville Saturday night— one belonging to R. A. Mosher and one to Mrs. Ellen Henn, who lives in the country. Mosher and Harry Dougherty had locked up and had started their car. When concluding they wanted a smoke, they stepped into the smoker and left the engine running. When they came out some twenty minutes later, the car was gone. Some time in the morning, the Mosher car was found between here and Zurich. It appeared to have jumped the ditch and showed signs of barbed wire scratches. It had a broken axel and a broken radius rod. Later, it was learned that local parties took it in a festive spirit, and the parties agreed to make the damage good. Mrs. Henn’s car has not been heard from up to date.
J. B. Phillips, Stockton’s well-known baker and crack rifle shot, attended the turkey shoot at Osborne Tuesday afternoon. Jay just outshot all competing shooters and “cleaned” the platter, taking the championship with seven turkeys.
Miss Margaret Bedard entertained delightfully with Bridge on Monday evening, complementary to Miss Lucy Toelkes of Plainville, who is home for a brief vacation from LaCrosse, Wis. High score was won by Miss Naomi Floyd and second high by Miss Irma Renner. The hostess served a delightful lunch. The guest list included Miss Irma Renner, Miss Margaret Fate, Miss Ada June Merriam, Miss Marie McClellan, Miss Elva Sperry, Miss Winifred Gartrell, Miss Eva Clark, Miss Olive Reed, Miss Naomi Floyd, Miss Grace Skenyon, Miss Mary Westhusin, and Miss Lucy Toelkes.
Harry A. Kendall, former court reporter for Charles I. Sparks, while on the bench in this district and for a short time with Sparks’ successor, Judge W. B. Ham, has been named by C. L. Brown of Abilene, President of the United Companies, as district sales manager for the United Securities Company. His territory will include the counties of Norton, Gove, Decatur, Graham, Sheridan, and Trego. Kendall was formerly connected with the Kendall Land Company and the Colby Investment Company, both of Colby. He recently worked with the City Bond and Finance Company in Los Angeles, California. His many friends in his community will be pleased to learn of his new position.
At the Theatre was Zane Grey’s novel, “The Border Legion,” with Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, and Jack Holt. Millions are thrilled to see the novel that is now a hard-riding, fast-moving romance come to life. Prices are 15¢ and 40¢.
The school’s art classes have practical lessons that have applied some of the principles learned in color, design, and printing. They have made posters for a bake sale, the junior high operetta, and place cards for two social functions. The results of the second six weeks examinations were quite satisfactory. The next few weeks will be spent making articles, which may be used during the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Week Specials at Carpenters Quality Grocery are large bunches of celery for 15¢, a head of lettuce for 10¢, coconuts for 10¢, English walnuts for 65¢ a two-pound bag, six grapefruit for 29¢, and a two-pound package of dates for 29¢.
From The Woodston Argus…..The electric current was shut off from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday while some repair work was being done on the lines…..A social was held at the Ash Rock Church on Tuesday night in honor of Mr. And Mrs. Art McDowell, who expect to leave the community in the near future…..The Missouri Pacific bridge gang has been repairing the railroad bridge in this vicinity for the past week…..Our stork reporter reports the arrival of a fine baby girl at the J. B. Musgrove home on November 17th….Mr. and Mrs. William Richards, Sam Triplett, and Mrs. H. L. Triplett left Sunday morning for about a week’s visit at the B. A. Richards home at Pleasant Hill, Missouri. They will also attend the American Royal Stock Show in Kansas City.
