100 years ago
MARCH 31, 1904 — Marion is gaining an enviable reputation abroad for the cleanliness of the streets, the charm of the park and the beauty of its well kept residence premises — and it deserves it. This is a mighty pretty town.
A.L. Frobock, a Peabody huckster, drew something over $900 from the bank in that city Monday afternoon, and started to Hillsboro to pay for some produce delivered at that point. When within three miles of Hillsboro, about eight o'clock in the evening, he was held up by two men, one of them pointing a gun at Mr. Frobock while the other relieved him of his money — over $900. Sheriff Evans was notified a short time after the hold up occurred and with a posse started at once in search of the robbers.
Mesdames Herb Thorp, Eli Good and Joe Bauer gave a three course, three o'clock dinner at the elegant home of Mrs. Thorp Wednesday afternoon which was enjoyed by sixteen lady guests. The decorations were beautiful and the whole affair exceedingly enjoyable.
Mr. H.S. Hiner, the new partner with Mr. Wolf, in the creamery, was a pleasant caller at this office, Monday. Mr. Hiner comes from Peabody, and though a little late, the RECORD welcomes him and family to the best town in Kansas.
Jones and Quisenberry, real estate, loan and insurance agents have dissolved partnership, and each will continue business "on his own hook."
Mr. Duvall, the Rock Island Agent at this place, (a mighty fine and popular young man, by the way) is trying to work up an up-town telegraph office. Certainly every business man and citizen is interested in the project. We believe the Western Union will act if the matter is properly brought to their attention.
Miss Mary Harris, daughter of barber Harris, died in Zion City, March 22nd. She was about eighteen years of age, and was a fine representative of her race.
Marriage licenses published in this week's issue are those of: Peter J. Rempel, Hillsboro, 26, and Helen Schmidt, Canton, 22; Edward W. Knittel, Hillsboro, 25, and Tena R. Friday, Peabody, 18; Jacob Streker, Herington, 27, and Emelia Schlund, Herington, 22.
Dorr Woolwine, a lad fifteen years of age, son of Bob Woolwine, while riding his bicycle Monday evening in the western part of town, was run over by a team and severely injured.
At Wichita, Saturday and Sunday, the writer and wife were entertained at the elegant home of ex-Governor W.E. Stanley. The Governor was not there, but his accomplished wife and daughter, assisted by their young son, Eugene, were royal entertainers. The Governor has resigned his position on the Dawes Commission and will return home for the Territory about April 1st, and henceforth be an honored citizen of the State. Fine people are the Stanleys, every one of them.
Arthur Carroll, the young son of Joe Carroll and wife, living between this place and Florence, died last Sunday afternoon of pneumonia, and was buried in Highland cemetery Monday afternoon. The RECORD extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Tom McGuire has moved his confection stand to the vacant lot near the YMCA building.
A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. Devore one evening last week in honor of Miss Nettie, as she leaves for Kansas City soon. The evening was spent in playing games and an enjoyable time was had by all. At a late hour they returned to their homes wishing Miss Nettie many such evenings. We hate to see this esteemed young lady leave our midst.
The Rock Island system offers twenty prizes, of the aggregate value of $390 for letters relative to the territory along its lines in Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territoy, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. Letters should deal with the writer's experiences since he settled in the Southwest. They should tell how much money he had when he arrived, what he did when he first came, what measure of success has since rewarded his efforts and what he thinks of that portion of the country in which he is located. Letters should not be less than 300 nor more than 1,500 words in length, and will be used for the purpose of advertising the Southwest.
Letters are desired not only from farmers and farmer's wives but also from merchants, school teachers, clergymen, from everyone, in brief, who has a story to tell and who knows how to tell it.
For circular giving details, write John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Hannaford reports a girl at the home of Jno. F. Mehl last Friday.
(Copied by Joan Meyer from the 1904 microfilm issues of the Marion Record.)
