98 Years Ago

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body The Civic League put on a mirth-provoking entertainment at the school auditorium on Saturday last. It was a slow train, but fast fun and was certainly a scream from start to finish, and there was a vast crowd there to hear it with every seat and some extra chairs being filled.

Body James Bird Low was born on March 8th, 1861 and departed this life on January 26th, 1923. On January 20 he was feeling in excellent spirits and health and going about his work as usual.

Body Shortly before noon on Sunday, Mrs. Simpson, living next door, discovered smoke issuing from the roof of the E. F. Vallette residence. The alarm was given and the fire whistle blew at five minutes to 12:00. Mrs. and Mrs.

Body Fred Westhusin went out to get his car ready to take his mother to town earlier in the week and as he did not return for some time, she went out to see what was wrong. She found him hanging between the bows of the top of the car, which was a touring car. Mr.

Body The latest rumor regarding a hospital for Stockton is that such an enterprise will be headed by Dr. Colby, now of Woodston, and a Kansas City surgeon. Dr. Colby has a large practice and does considerable surgical work.

Body This week the firm of Snyder Brothers is dissolved, Roy Snyder purchasing the interest of his brother Harold. Some three years ago the boys purchased the Rexall Store of O. S.

Body Home for Christmas: Delbert Crowell, who is enlisted in the Navy, is home on furlough from Honolulu. Walter Brown and Duffie Hindman, who are attending Washburn College, are spending Christmas vacation at home.

Body (The following article is taken from the December 14th, 1922 edition of the Rooks County Record) Removing Landmarks Old Academy building to be razed/Stockton’s first house to stay The meeting that was called for Friday afternoon at the school auditorium for the purpose of...