What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago
The Winstead Brothers of Wichita will launch an air circus next Sunday, staging the event at the Alex Low farm in northeast Stockton. C.H. Crawford, advance agent for the Winstead Brothers, was in Stockton for a couple of days this week, completing plans for the circus. In the list of attractions, there will be wing walking, balloon busting, looping contests, a twenty-mile race, a dead motor loop and land, a parachute leap from the plane, and plenty of thrills for everyone. Among the planes to be here will be the sister ship to Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis.”
Alva Robinson fell last week at his home and bruised himself up considerably— to the extent that he will be housed for several days. “Jack” was doing some work about the house and was on some scaffolding. In descending, he missed his footing and fell about ten feet on a cement slab. He sprained his left hip and wrist and injured a rib or two.
Sheriff Gillilan and his assistant made a raid on the Will Green farm in Rush Township a few days ago, seized a twenty-gallon still and some liquor, and arrested Will and Harry Green, the operators. Will Green has been a persistent law violator, and at the hearing, Harry took the entire blame. Will was released, and Harry was sentenced to six months of stay in jail and a fine of $200.00.
Stockton movie fans will get one of the real treats of the 1930 season next week at the Star Theatre when it offers Will Rogers in “So This Is London.” The play might possibly be called a sequel to the Rogers hit, “They Had to See Paris,” which had been such a hit some months ago. It is fortunate that the Star Theatre was able to get his production at the very time it is having such a wonderful run in Kansas City.
The lots formerly owned by Tom McCue, immediately west of the Dr. F. E. Richmond home, is the location for a new filling station being erected by F. E. Clayton. The sale for the ground was completed several weeks ago, and this week, the actual work started at the station. The frame house, which occupied the corner, has been moved to the rear of the grounds and was purchased by Ralph Lytle, who will fix it up for a home. The filling station will be of the latest modern type. The building will be about 14x16, constructed of brick and tile, and will take along the line of a cottage type. The three pumps will be in the open, not having the canopy or shelter as has been the plan for the building. Then there is to be a washhouse and a grease house, also constructed on the present day style and these will be equipped with the latest devices in serving the motorists. Mr. Clayton’s plans are not to take active management of the station for the time being, having in mind other work that will occupy his time. The station will be leased, and he has under consideration an offer from one of the leading oil companies. When the construction work is completed, this will make a valuable and attractive corner in Stockton.
C. N. Kincaid was seriously wounded early Sunday at the accidental discharge of his shotgun. Chal had been fishing out northwest of Stockton and was returning to town when he decided to drive into a field near the Will Bigge farm and shoot some rabbits. The car got stuck in a mud hole, and while Chal was opening the door, he inadvertently struck the trigger of his 410 shotgun and discharged it. The load struck his left leg just below the knee and tore out much of the muscle of the calf of the leg. Realizing that his shouts could not be heard, he tore up some of his clothing and tied a cloth rope about his leg, just above the knee, and in that way, stopped most of the blood that had been spurting from the wound. He then managed to hobble to the Will Bigge home. Bigge brought him to Stockton, where a local doctor dressed the wound. Kincaid is still suffering from the injury and plans to go to Hays for an examination on Sunday. If no unforeseen conditions develop, his recovery should be rapid, although there is a possibility that he will have a slight limp for a long time.
Mrs. L. R. Brown entertained a number of friends Sunday in honor of her son, Leighton’s 20th birthday. The occasion was a complete surprise to him, and he received many gifts. One special feature at the dinner was a large cake bearing 20 candles.
Serena Hariett Kearn departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Goble, in Plainville on June 7th, 1930.
Lulu P. Hall passed to the world beyond on June 12th, 1930, at the age of 60 years, three months, and nine days.
A number of relatives of William H. Russ gathered at his home on June 8th, to remind him of the fact that his birthday had rolled around once more. They brought well-filled baskets and the dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Games and visiting took up the afternoon hours, with the guest departing wishing Mr. Russ many happy returns. The affair was rendered all the more enjoyable by the fact that it was such a complete surprise.
From The Woodston Argus…..Charley Stehley drove up from Simpson, Kansas, Sunday morning after his wife and baby, who had been spending the week visiting relatives and friends in this neighborhood….. Dr. Foster Dennis and son drove up from Dodge City Sunday to see his mother, Grandma Dennis, who hasn’t been feeling so well lately….. Mrs. A. V. Howland and daughter, who had been visiting her father, W. T. Smither, and other relatives and friends here, left for Beloit on the Tuesday evening train.
