What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago

Floyd E. Houston and Miss Nettie Barnes, both of Woodston, were married by Reverend J. F. Dennis of that place on December 23rd. Howard W. McMichael of Stockton and Miss Beulah A. Barnes of Plainville were married on December 26th by Probate Judge Case. Mr. and Mrs. McMichael have the congratulations of their many friends. Joseph Tobie Hamel of Palco and Miss Emma Louise Plante of Damar were granted a license on December 2nd. The couple will be married on January 8th. Floyd H. Lightfoot and Miss Flora Bell Marietta were united in marriage at Kirwin by Reverend Fred. R. Bush. The newly Mrs. Lightfoot is the daughter of Mrs. M. C. Marietta and is a very fine young lady. They have gone to housekeeping in the former Kelly property on east Main and they have the sincere wishes of their many friends.

As a result of mutual agreement between the two parties, the sale of the Rea Bakery has been called off. The bakery remains in the hand of T. E. Rea, who will continue to serve the public in this line in the most efficient manner possible, carrying a full complete line of bread, rolls and pastries.

Sam Phillips, another of the pioneers, has answered to the final summons. Mr. Phillips came to this county in the latter ‘70s and homesteaded in Ash Rock Township. A few years ago he moved over into Phillips County. His death occurred last Monday with paralysis. Mr. Philips was a gentleman of good standing and held in respect by his neighbors and friends.

A very pleasant, and to Stockton, a new feature of the Christmas celebration was the carol singing of the Epworth and Junior Leagues of the Methodist Church. A group of young people met in the early morning and proceeded to the various parts of town where they sang carols. This pleasing service was in the charge of Miss Iris Wilkin and called forth many expressions of appreciation. The carolers sang at 21 places during the morning after which they returned to the church for a sunrise breakfast.

The Osborne Farmer is entering its fiftieth year of service to its readers. The Farmer is one of the oldest and most consistently readable newspapers of the sixth district. Its columns are clean and present a variety of news items in good journalistic style. Its editorials are thoughtful and sound and the advertising department, which is as representative of principal as any other branch of the newspaper, is creditable from the standpoint of setup and copy. We welcome The Farmer to our exchange desk and wish it prosperity during another half century.

Mrs. Wren Denio gave her school an oyster supper on December 21. All the patrons were present plus nine visitors. The Schoolhouse was decorated nicely for the occasion and the program proved to be a great success. Immediately after the program Santa Claus came and left presents under the tree for the little ones of District 57. A spelling match was then held for old and young, and it was found that the old folks keep very close to the young people in spelling. The oysters were then served of which all partook. All departed at a late hour declaring they had enjoyed the entire evening throughout.

A box supper had followed the Webster School Spelling Contest. There was a large number of boxes brought, and they sold rapidly with Mr. Hazen to auction them off. The receipts for the evening were $71.78, which will be used toward paying for the new playground equipment. The equipment has arrived and the framework has been put up. The apparatus will be put on the first of next week.

Miss Verna Bloom, who had taught in the Stockton High School last term, is now teaching at Oxrand, California. Her many friends here will be pleased to learn of her whereabouts.

The flagpole was erected last week at the new location, the northeast corner of the courthouse.

Harvey Cooper’s many friends and acquaintances are pleased to learn that he is gradually on the mend. His improvement is going fast and it is hoped that he will soon be able to be out and about.

From The Woodston Argus: Miss Eva and Lucille Smithers, who have been attending the Kansas City University arrived home Wednesday for the holidays….. Our stork reporter reports the arrival of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barnes last Tuesday afternoon….. Mrs. George Thomas was operated on for appendicitis. We understand she is getting along as well as could be expected…..Last Sunday while visiting her son south of town, Mrs. Will Adams fell into a cistern and stood in the water up to her neck for over an hour before anyone came to help her out. She was bruised up pretty bad and while she is in no real danger, she is unable to move herself….. Guy Williams had the misfortune to fall and break his arm last Sunday. This is the second time in the last six months that he has broken the same arm. Guy sure has some bad luck.