What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago
A series of robberies were committed here Monday night. Three business houses were entered and all in the same manner. At the Tripp Motor Company and Bray Hardware Store, a pane of glass was broken out of the rear window, and the thief or thieves reached inside and unbolted the door or window. At the Coolbaugh & Dryden Garage, glass was broken out of the driveway entrance, and the door was unlocked. The office of the Tripp Motor Company was ransacked, and the parts department was disturbed. A small quantity of money and some stamps were taken from the cash register. A few articles of accessories and Chevrolet parts were missing. Lum Raynor, who operates in the rear room, lost a few tools during the thieves’ visit. The next place visited was Coolbaugh & Dryden because Mr. Dryden, on opening up the station the next morning, discovered some articles of merchandise on the counter that were not familiar to his lines but learned shortly thereafter that the same came from Mr. Tripps’ station. A few automobile accessories were taken from that concern, as well as $5.00 from the cash registers, a quantity of stamps, and the waste paper can. These firms carry large parts, and it may be possible that more of the merchandise was taken than can be determined now. Mr. Bray did not discover anything missing, although the thieves did not gain access to the central part of his store. C. Bray, the father of Mr. Bray, sleeps in the store and, having the door closed between the workroom and store, did not hear a sound.
Miss Eleanor Morrison, the missionary of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, just returned from a twoweek trip to Kansas City and points in Kansas. The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions ordered her through the Meyer Brothers Clinic in Kansa City, MO. While there, Miss Ella Williams, who was associated with Miss Morrison for a long time on the Guatemala field, entertained her. Miss Williams is another of our Stockton ladies.
Alton has chosen O. O. Osborn of this city to make the Decoration Day Address. According to The Empire, the day will be observedinAltoninamore significant and extensive program. It also marks the memorial’s dedication to that city’s founder, General Bull. Immediately after the close of his talk at Alton, Mr. Osborn will leave for Topeka to speak at the commencement banquet at the Washburn Law School, given that same evening.
H. C. Sweet has started the construction of a new home on the east lots adjoining his home site. The dwelling will be 26x30, containing five rooms with a full basement. It will be modern throughout with built-in fixtures and very well arranged. According to Mr. Sweet, the house is for rental purposes and has already been contracted. He also plans the erection of another house on the lots between this and his home upon the completion of the dwelling.
R. W. Maddy has started the building on his lots west of the Floyd Fleming home. The structure will be 28x40, with a full basement, five rooms, and a bath. The building will be framed. Dick says their present home is too large for he and Mrs. Maddy, and he will sell or rent their property.
Dick Silvers is preparing the plans for the erection of a dwelling house on his lots south of Mrs. Ochampaugh’s home. Last week, Mr. Silvers sold his home on North Second. His plans call for a house 24x38, which will be constructed of brick and stucco. It will contain five rooms and be modern in all respects.
John Lossom McCollum was born in Palla, Iowa, on December 1st, 1861, and died on May 18th, 1930.
Samuel F. Myers was born in Illinois on December 16th, 1851. He passed away on May 17th, 1930, at his brother’s home.
Daniel L. Douglas was born in Jackson County, Ohio, on April 2nd, 1850, and quietly slipped out into the Great Beyond on May 20th, 1930.
Miss Laura Brown and Mr. Hillard Morgan, both of Palco, were married on April 30th at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown.
Plans for a happy surprise were successful in honor of the birthday of Mrs. F. E. Clayton on May 8th. Mrs. Clayton was invited to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson’s home, where she went until the guests arrived at her home. Mrs. George Beckley sponsored the surprise and furnished the finest homemade ice cream and cake for the happy occasion.
From The Woodston Argus…..Mrs. Kortman went to Concordia on the Friday evening train to be with Max during his operation, which was to have been on Sunday or Monday….. A representative of the Kansas Power Company was in town Tuesday, getting a blueprint of the town and planning where to set their light poles, which are expected to arrive in about two weeks…..A farewell party wasgiventoDr.RoseSaum and their family at the Azel VanDyke home on Tuesday evening. We understand that the Saum family expects to move to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, in the near future…..The Morrissey & Sons demonstration of Twin City tractors and Moline plows was held on Wednesday and was pretty well attended. Most in attendance were pleased with the demonstration.
