110 years ago

sept. 16, 1915

A great big crowd is expected at the Old Settlers Picnic here Sept. 29, and plans are being made to see that the affair is pulled off right as this year is the 50th anniversary of the organization of Marion County, the celebration has special significance, and special attention is being given on that account.

The temporary electric light arrangement was completed last week and the juice turned on Friday evening. Power is being furnished by an engine at Cottonwood Valley Mill, and the lights are on from 6 o’clock until midnight.

Owing to war demand, the market for horses was good early in the season, but the fact that the price being paid dropped about $25 has made horses harder to get. Thousands of horses are being bought over, however. Cavalry horses are bringing about $120 and artillery horses about $165.

The Santa Fe will run a special train through here Sept. 22 for the state fair. The train will leave here at 6:30 a.m. and return that night at 10 o’clock.

Mrs. L.O. Hildwein and daughter Lola returned Friday from their visit with relatives at Shamrock, Texas.

Only four of the boys who were in a corn contest brought in their sample ears of corn. H.H. Byram of Grant Township got the prize, which entitles him to a free trip to Hutchinson and entertainment for five days.