98 Years Ago

Body All talk as to who our next county attorney will be is now set at rest. F. E. Young received his commission Sunday from Judge C. I. Sparks, appointing him to fill out the unexpired term of J. Earl Farrish. Mr.

Body The Hays Municipal building took fire last week, supposedly from spontaneous combustion in the furnace room, and the east side of the building is a complete loss. The east side housed the G.A.R.

Body Since the Missouri Pacific put into effect a radical change in the passenger time card several weeks ago, the Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been fighting for a change to the betterment of the town.

Body The Union National Bank of Beloit failed to open its doors for business last Monday, closing due to the fact that borrowers were unable to make good their indebtedness to the bank.

Body John Flannigan, who was apprehended in this county and sent to jail on a larceny charge about two years ago, has experienced several escapades since committing his crime in Rooks County.

Body Arthur Vanderlip of the Bow Creek country had a streak of bad luck last Monday. A large straw stack in the feed lot tumbled over burying three nice heifers.

Body Mrs. F. P. Hill, who has been physically declining for the past year reaped her reward last week when her earthly spirit took its flight to the Great Beyond. Orpha L. Timmons was born on June 2nd, 1841 in Ross County, Ohio.

Body Anthony Heinen, who is working for the Livestock Improvement Association, was killed at a grade crossing near Emporia a few days ago. Heinen has been in Stockton a number of times for his company and is well known here.

Body Uncle Sam is to have some brand new paper money. Two purposes are being served in issuing the “new styles” of currency. The first, of course, is to make it still more difficult for counterfeiting.

Body The Farmers Elevator traded the two lots on the corner, north of the elevator, to Mrs. Bert Howard for her two lots adjoining the elevator, and the Farmers Company moving the Howard residence to the north lots.