Thirtieth Annual Picnic - Old Settlers of Harvey County
Collection: Old Settlers Programs
Title
Thirtieth Annual Picnic - Old Settlers of Harvey County
Subject
Harvey County (Kansas)--History
Old Settlers
Description
Souvenir program from the 1917 annual event.
Creator
Old Settlers Committee
Source
Halstead Public Library, Halstead, Kansas
Publisher
Halstead Public Library, Halstead, Kansas
Date
1917
Rights
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Programs
Citation
Old Settlers Committee, “Thirtieth Annual Picnic - Old Settlers of Harvey County,” Halstead Digital History Collections, accessed May 2, 2024, https://halstead.digitalsckls.info/item/1.
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THIRTIETH
ANNUAL PICNIC
OLD SETTLERS
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HARVEY COUNTY
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Furniture and Rug House
Let us furnish your home with whatever you need in the complete line of Furniture and Rugs we have on hand at all times. We give you Service, Quality and the lowest possible prices. No bills too large or too small for us to figure on.
Do your buying for fall VERY EARLY as prices are sure to advance. A fair trial usually convinces the saving of money at our store.
We appreciate your patronage.
O. P. QUIRING
Picture Framing a Specialty. Res. Phone 250.
Phone 36.
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM
8:30 to 9:00 a. m.—Music by Farney's Hutchin-son Band, Halstead Juvenile Band and the Wichita Drum Corps on Main Street.
9:00 to 10:00 a. m.—Parade,
10:00 to 11:30 a. m.—Free Attractions,
Ball Game.
11:30 a. m.—Parade to Park,
12:00 m. to 1:00 p. m.—Adjournment for Dinner. 1:00 to 1:30 p. m.—Music by Farney’s Hutchinson Band and Wichita Drum Corps,
1:30 to 3:00 p. m.—Call to Order by President John E. Frazer.
Address of Welcome, Mayor W. H. Lentz. Address by Geo. McGill of Wichita. Business Meeting of Old Settlers.
3:00 to 3:30 p. m. —Free Attractions.
3:30 to 5:30 p. m. —Ball Game, Mt. Hope vs. Hal-stead, West of Dam.
5:30 to 6:00 p. m. —Free Attractions.
6:00 to 7:00 p. m.—Adjournment for Supper. 7:30 to 8:30 p. m.—Free Attractions.
8:30 to 9:30 p. m.—Concert by Farney's Hutch-inson Band.
9:30 p. m.—Free Attractions.
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O. R. MANTELE
Jeweler and Optometrist.
Kodaks and Supplies.
Developing and Printing Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention.
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THE COMMITTEES.
The following- is the official list of Committees which have in charge all of the details in connection with the big Picnic of 1917:
Executive Committee -
J. A. Linn, Secretary.
Chas. R. Dreese, Treasurer.
Decoration Committee—A. Snell, J. W. Quick, R. L. Sanders, Mike Hoffman, O. P. Quiring.
Speakers Committee—L. P. Kreh-biel, Rev. W. B. Robertson, J. C. Girk.
Parade Committee—Ellis Thornhill, Chas. A. Smith, Chas. Randall.
Former Mayor Geo. A. Schriver is acting as Chairman for Mr. Ferguson, who is in Colorado on his wedding trip.
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GEO. McGILL, Wichita.
Geo. McGill, of the law firm of
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Why go into detail about fabrics, linings, tailoring or style?
In Buying
good clothes you will find more satisfaction in buying in a store that sells nothing else.
The High Standard of Our Clothing is Well Known,
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Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes.
Halstead, Kansas
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Linn’s Department Store
Established in 1874.
' Is the recognized headquarters for the best in
' Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Notions, Ladies and Gent s Read-to-Wear Garments, Etc.
No matter what may be your needs in the above lines, we i, can supply you from our stock or with a special order. You will also find that our prices compare favorably with those in 1 the large cities, with the saving in your pocket,
J. A. LINN
HALSTEAD, .... KANSAS
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McGill & Stearns, Schweiter Building, Wichita, has been chosen as the orator at the thirtieth annual meeting and will be here to give the assembled thousands a rare treat in oratory as well as much food for thought.
Mr. McGill has been a practicing Attorney in Wichita since 1904 and is recognized as one of the most able lawyers of that thriving Metropolis. He served as Assistant County Attorney of Sedgwick county from 1907 to 1911 and his ability was such that he received recognition at the hands of the people by being chosen County Attorney for two terms, from 1911 to 1915. The Committee was indeed fortunate in securing him for this occasion.
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J. A. LINN, Secretary,
Jacob A. Linn, Secretary of the Executive Committee is one of the very busy men of Halstead, looking after his own business affairs which
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The Home Lumber Company
Dealers In
Coal and Building Material.
A Home Company for Home Folks Whether Old Settlers or New.
E. D. RUTH, Manager.
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C. J. GRAM,
STAPLE AND FANCY
Groceries, Queensware Notions, Fruit, Etc.
Highest price for produce.
Telephone 42. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
J. W. QUICK,
Painter and Decorator.
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are quite extensive, yet he drops all personal matters when anything is to be done that will add to the success of the annual meetings of the Old Settlers.
He has been a resident of Halstead for more than forty years and is endowed with the right kind of progressive spirit to make him an ideal member of the permanent Executive Committee. He has handl-ed the details of the Picnics many times in the past and knows just what to do and how to do it, in order that the program of entertainment may be carried out without a hitch.
We sell Room Moulding, Paints, Wall Paper, etc, Glad to furnish estimates any time. When in need of our services Phone 117.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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JOHN E. FRAZER, President.
John E. Frazer of Halstead township who will preside at the meeting this year has been a resident of Harvey county for more than thirty years and is an earnest supporter of the Old Settlers Organization at every possible opportunity.
He has been an important factor in the affairs of the county since locating here and on four occasions he has been honored by the people by election to office, serving two terms as a member of the Legislature and two terms as County Superintendent of Schools. He has marked ability as a presiding officer and will handle the business deliberations at this meeting in a satisfactory manner.
Richardson’s
Confectionery
Ice Cream, Sherbets and Cold Drinks. Bread, Cookies, Cakes and Pies.
Give us a call. Try our Candies.
Everything Fresh and New.
We make our own Ice Cream, thus insuring its purity and excellence.
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J. H. McNAIR, President. C. B. WARKENTIN, Vice-Pres. J. H. LINN, Sec’v. and Treas.
The Halstead Milling & El. Co.
Manufacturers of the Celebrated
Boss and Second-to-None Flour
Milling Capacity - - 500 Barrels Daily
Elevator Capacity - - 225,000 Bushels
We are in the market at all times for choice milling wheat.
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Poultry, Eggs and Cream
Top of the market paid at all times. Give us a trial, we will try to please you
We retail Feed and
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? Our Cream Testing Satisfies Many Customers
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R. L. Schriver
C. R. DREESE, Executive Com. Charles R. Dreese is Treasurer of
Phone 279.
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TRANSFER and STORAGE
We give prompt and reliable service in our Dray and Tranfer business and are prepared to handle anything in that line.
Storage space for rent at reasonable rates
HUEBERT & WRIGHT
Phone 255. HALSTEAD, KANSAS-
R. O. HOWARD, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon. HALSTEAD, - KANSAS.
the Executive Committee which has entire charge of the arrangements for the big Picnic and as he has had previous experience at settling the accounts, it is a safe proposition to state that no bills will be left unpaid and that every dollar of revenue which passes through his hands will be strictly accounted for.
Mr. Dreese has been a resident of Harvey county since 1883, locating with his parents on the old home farm three miles west of Halstead in that year. He has been a town booster for the past six years, being a member of the firm of Gehne & Dreese, owners of The Santa Fe Trail Garage, which has the Overland Agency for this part of the county. He’s a busy man, yet gives freely of his time to boost for the Old Settlers.
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J. H. McNAIR, Treasurer.
For the past half dozen years, J. H. McNair has been Treasurer of the Old Settlers organization and while he is the busy man of Halstead, the welfare and comfort of
Chris. Oltmanns,
The Insurance Man.
Phone 120.
Insurance of All Kind
Halstead, Kansas.
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GEO. A. LEHMANN,
Hot Water Heating, Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Tin Work.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Auto Repair Work
Owners of cars who are particular people are among my best patrons, which is a sufficient guarantee that everything done in my line is as it should be.
Let me attend to your next car trouble and your burdens are over. Second door north of Ford Agency.
Chris. Roper, J r. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
the Old Settlers is uppermost in his mind as the date for the big picnic approaches.
Mr. McNair has been a resident of Harvey county since 1879, locating at Newton in that year. Three years later he organized The Halstead Bank, was its Cashier for twenty-seven years, and since 1909 has been its President, dividing his time between that institution and The Halstead Milling & Elevator’s Co.’s plant, where he seems to be the main spoke in that big wheel of industry. A residence of thirty-eight years in the County certainly entitles him to be classed as an Old Settler.
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W. H. LENTZ, Mayor of Halstead. Halstead’s Chief Executive is him-
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self an Old Settler, having located in Lakin township in 1879, coming from Adams coutny, I11. For twenty years he has been a resident of Halstead and this is now his third
Lunch, Short Orders, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, etc
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We handle the celebrated Snyder Ice Cream and manufacture the carbonated water used for the fountain trade.
The most sanitary place in Halstead.
J. M. Steele,
City Dray and Transfer
Office with the Oltmanns Insurance Agency, one door north of the Halstead Auto Co. All dray and transfer work given prompt and careful attention. Office phone 120. Residence phone 262. Halstead, Kansas
term as Mayor.
Mr. Lentz has turned over the keys of the city to the Old Settlers for a grand time at the big Picnic and great indeed must be the offense if one of his police officers interferes with your having the time of your life at the thirtieth annual gathering of the Old Settlers.
He gladly welcomes the thousands of visitors to the City today and will do his share toward making your stay a pleasant and profitable one.
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Our Advertisers.
The publication of this Program and Souvenir was made possible only through the liberality of the various lines of trade and industry represented in these pages and we can heartily recommend them to the purchasing public as strictly reliable in every way. Their ads are a true index of the spirit of generosity toward the Old Settlers organization and this in turn is an assurance that their patrons will be dealt with in accordance to the most liberal business methods. Tell the advertiser you saw his ad in this booklet and by so doing you make its annual publication possible.
The Independent Printery,
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Has stood the test of time and knows how to supply your every need in
Fresh and Cured Meats
We are in the market at all times for choice beef cattle for which we pay the top of the market price.
We Handle Cream
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J. H. McNAIR, Pres. J. A. LINN, V. Pres. W. |. SLOAN, Ass’t. Cashier. L. P. KREHBIEL, Cashier
THE HALSTEAD BANK
' Organized March 10, 1882.
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CAPITAL - $20,000.00
SURPLUS and UNDIVIDED PROFITS $18,000.00 f
Loans Negotiated on Short Notice at Lowest Rates. General Banking Business Transacted. Correspondence Solicited.
DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
M. S. Ingalls, Mina Warkentin, J. H. McNair, J. A. Linn, John H. Linn, W. J. Sloan, C. v. Riesen, 1 D. G. Dyck, Peter Wiebe, A. I. Schowalter, Mrs. M. S. Hege, B. E. Frizzell, ,
J. S. Eymann, G. A. Hinkle, L. P. Krehbiel.
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E. C. CADWELL, President 1911.
E. C. Cadwell of Lake township, who was elected President of the Old Settlers organization in 1911,
Carl F. FEY
has made a reputation for his store by keeping his stock fresh at all times. If you want the best in
Staple and Fancy Groceries
You make no mistake in trading at this store at the prices are as low as the wholesale markets will permit.
Folger’s Golden Gate Coffee
cannot be excelled for flavor and strength, carried in different grades.
Country Produce Wanted
at all times tor which the top market price is paid. Rebate checks given on all cash purchases. You reduce the cost of living by trading with me. Try it.
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The Halstead Cleaners
R. L. SANDERS, Prop.
You don’t wear dirty linen, why wear a dirty suit
Phone 173. Halstead, Kansas
Ice and Cold Storage
Our Ice is delivered in the city at less prices than in the large towns. Special rates in large lots and to Farmers’ Clubs.
Let us help you keep cool.
A. H. Dettweiler
located on the half section he now owns and where he makes his home,in the spring of 1874, having beaten the grass-hoppers to the State by about three months. He is a Kansas pioneer aside from having acquired that title in Harvey county, as he came to the State during the Civil War. He enlisted in a Kansas Regiment organized in the east part of the State where it was dangerous for a man to be known as a Union sympathizer.
Except possibly for the first year or two of his residence in Harvey county, Mr. Cadwell has never regretted having cast his lot with those who built up this part of the State, as he has acquired a competence which enables him to take things
easy as he advances in years.
Phone 256.
Halstead, Kansas
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The Sanitary Market
The quality of meat handled at our Shop
has as much to do with our success in the meat trade as have the sanitary conditions under which our goods are handled.
0 The best and cleanest is none too
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tomer, you are the loser.
1 We Buy Fat Young Heifers and Steers.
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M. HARVEY, President 1909.
At the annual meeting in 1909, M. Harvey of Lakin township was
One Door South of Post Office.
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elected to the office of President. He is one of the Pennsylvania Quaker stock and located here in 1878. He still owns the half section of fine land purchased at that time but is now living a retired life in a handsome new home on south Main street in Halstead.
Mr. Harvey has always taken a deep interest in the affiairs of the Old Settlers organization, has attended about every annual meeting and a kind Providence permitting, will be found mixing with the old-timers and swapping yarns about the early days, at the big Picnic to be held this year.
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East Side Main St. Phone 268. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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THE ORATORS
Men Prominent in State Affairs Have Addressed Old Settlers In Years Gone By.
The following- is the list of men who have during- the past thirty years, entertained the Old Settlers at their annual meetings. Men of influence in the State and Nation are included in this array of Orators:
A. L. Green 1888
J. W. Ady.............. 1889
Cyrus Corning ........... 1890
0. B. Hildreth............1891
H. C. Bowman 1892
S. T. Danner 1893
Chas. E. Branine 1894
Chas. H. Kurtz............1895
Frank L„ Martin.......... 1896
Sam Amidon................1897
O. L. HINSHAW
Contractor and Builder
Has the all mechanic bunch of carpenters. The men we build for are our biggest advertisements. Ask them, then come and see me before you build.
Our Shop is well equipped with wood working machinery which enables us to handle your contract promptly and at low cost.
Phone 249.
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DR. L. V. CUMMINGS,
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
All calls given prompt and careful attention. You will find my charges to be very moderate.
Phone 138. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Abe Schowalter
All kind of Cement Work Done to Your Order
Am equipped with a concrete mixer which insures an even grade of work.
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter and Foundation Work a Specialty.
Dr. James McKee 1898
Gov. W. E. Stanley 1899
A. W. Smith 1900
E. W. Hoch................. 1901
Gov. W. J. Bailey... 1902
Frank Nelson............... 1903
Hon. Victor Murdock 1904
Local Speakers 1905
Hon. F. B. Lawrence 1906
Hon. Victor Murdock 1906
Senator Chas. Curtis 1907
Hon. J. D. Botkin 1908
John H. Atwood 1909
Judge Thomas C. Wilson 1910
Attorney General Dawson 1911
Hon. T. A. McNeal 1912
Harry W. Hart 1913
Ezra Branine 1914
W. A. Ayres.................1914
Chas. L. Davidson ..........1914
Judge Thos. C. Wilson.......1915
Justice John Marshall 1916
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D. W. THOMPSON,
Elected President at the Meeting Held in 1908.
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The Farmers State Bank
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A New Bank for Old Settlers
DIRECTORS:
J. H. Hege, William Messner, D. E. Langenwalter, John Redinger, J. W. Ruth, Samuel Dunkelberger, H. W. Covington.
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THE PRESIDENTS
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List of Those Who Served the Old Settlers as Presiding Officer at Annual Meetings.
The following is the list of pioneer settlers who have since the organization in 1888, served as President of the Picnic Association. The year stated is the one in which they were elected to the office:
C. S. Bowman................1888
C. S. Bowman C. S. Bowman 0. B. Hildreth G. W. Branine G. W. Branine G. W. Kanavel M. S. Ingalls Cyrus Hinkson.. J. A. Commons
1889
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1891
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1893
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1895
1896 .1897
H. D. RanD
John H. Lehman
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Contractors and Builders
We build anything from a poultry house or garage to a palace and can satisfy the most particular. The new Linn and Ferguson homes on Main street in Halstead are recent samples of our work.
We have a well organized force of competent workmen and can push operations when you want it done that way.
See us it you contemplate building Estimates Cheerfully Furnished
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Mitchell’s Bakery
C. E. MITCHELL, Proprietor.
Bakery and Confectionery, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks.
Extensive preparations have been made to accommodate the people with bakery products today
One door south of Halstead Bank.
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J B. Dickey 1898
. G. F. Benthusen Thos. Wilson 1899 1900
S. T. Danner 1901
G. F. Benthusen 1902
J. W. Johnson 1908
James Ryan 1904
A. H. Dart 1905
C. D. Masters 1906
R. H. McDonald 1907
D. W. Thompson 1908
M. Harvey 1909
W. C. Hinkle 1910
E. C. Cadwell 1911
Dr. E. M. Hoover 1912
Floyd Morris 1918
C. S. Brown 1914
S. H. White 1915
John E. Frazer 1916
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M. S. INGALLS, President 1895. He also served the Old Settlers as Treasurer for a number of years.
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Is the most; popular place in Halstead for the tired and thirsty picnicker. We have the best and most approved sanitary Soda Fountain in town and serve all of the popular mixtures, also the best plain ice cream.
Our stock of
Toilet Articles, Perfumes and Druggist Sundries
is complete in every detail. Remember a Free Drink at our fountain with every $1.00 purchase.
Prescriptions carefully compounded by a Registered Pharmacist Remember the place is on the corner south of the Interurban track.
W. R. MASTERS, Manager
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Are recognized by builders to be the best on the market and as the price is always right, you will do well to give us your order.
We use only the
BEST SAND AND CEMENT
in the right proportion, which accounts for the popularity of our blocks.
We make a specialty of Porch Work. See our handsome designs
If in need of Building Blocks of any kind write or phone the
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R. C. FERGUSON
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Notions, Candy and Cigars.
A Full Line of Fresh Fruit. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
FARMERS AND TOWN PEOPLE
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Sell Poultry and Eggs
I pay the highest market price and will call at your home for large or small lots. Try me when you have a surplus.
C. S. Ahrens
C. S. Brown was one of the orig-
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inal promoters of the Old Settlers organization and always took such an interest in the success of its annual meetings that he himself was overlooked for the office of President until the year 1914.
Mr. Brown purchased a relinquishment to a claim two miles southeast of Halstead in 1872 which puts him in the class as one of the original homesteaders. He was the first man in Halstead to see the necessity of a picnic grounds and in company with G. A. Hege and H. D. Markel, he constructed a dam in Little River east of town and prepared the old picnic grounds for use, a year before the Old Settlers thought of per -fecting an organization.
The present Riverside Park was purchased from him by the City of Halstead in 1895.
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N S LOFGREN
Phone 254
I. H. BROOKS
Phone 229.
LOFGREN & BROOKS Painting and Decorating
Halstead, Kansas.
J. A. WELCH, Past Treasurer.
J. A. Welch, formerly of Burr-ton was Treasurer for a number of years, retiring in 1901.
Pure Sorghum
Made and put up by
Palmer Bros.
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E. J. WILLIAMS
Successor to H. W. Covington
General Merchandise
Halstead, Kansas
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OLD SETTLERS
H. C. Bowman, Newton, Jan. ’72. J. W. Johnson, Pleasant, April '71. Chas. Schaeffer Sedgwick, Sept. 69 J. S. Tucker, Sedgwick, Dec., ’70. P. Roff, Sedgwick, Sept., ’70.
H. D. Hackney, Halstead, May, 71. A. L. Greene, Newton, Sept. ’71. O. E. Jones, Burrton, May, ’71.
G. D. Strattan, Walton, April ’71. J. J. Hill, Sedgwick, Sept., '74.
L. J. Patton, Pleasant, ’74.
F. M. Bonham,; Garden, Aug., ’71. George Kirk, Halstead, April, '72.
H. S. Aikns, Macon, Feb. ’71.
Alex McBurney, Halstead '72. Alfred Allen, Halstead, May, ’71. C. S. Bowman, Newton, April, ’71. Miles David, Newton, Nov., ’71. Edgar Brown, Halstead, April, '71. J, I. Davis, Halstead, Aug. ’71. Wm. Crouch, Garden, June, ’73. Wm. Charlton, Halstead, ’71.
W. C. Hinkle, Halstead, ’74.
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N.J. Smith,
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Halstead Wagon Shop
Rear of Roper’s and Ryan’s Blacksmith Shops.
H. A. LONG,
Painter and Paper Hanger.
All work in my line given personal attention. The big list of satisfied patrons is an indication that your Work will be done right. Phone 190 HALSTEAD, KANSAS
J. A. WEAR, Auctioneer
Halstead, Kans. Phone 107
OLD SETTLERS
H. D. Hackney, Highland, 71. Jas. Geary, Oct., ’69.
Geo. W. Branine, Newton, 74. Harry Fields, Halstead, May, 71. Jas. N. Mounts, Lakin, Nov., 71.
C. H. Yeomans, Lakin, Nov., ’71.
A. J. Miller, Halstead, Nov. ’75. Jas. Ryan, Halstead, April ’71. Henry V. Riesen, Halstead. ’76. Martin Covert, Macon, April, ’71. E. H. Hoag, Garden, July ’71.
B. Thompson, Lakin, 71.
Z. S. Spore, Macon, April, 71.
C. Philbrick, Halstead, July, 72.
T R. Oldham, Walton, April, ’72.
D. W. Thompson, Halstead, ’73.
A. L. Baltlebaugh, Newton, ’72. Jacob Saylor, Lake, Nov. 71.
E. E. Pollard, Newton, March '73. J. T. Masters, Pleasant. ’71.
S. T. Danner, Pleasant, April, ’72. H. S. Akins, Macon, Feb., ’71. Jerry Bard, Halstead, Oct., ’71.
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OLD SETTLERS
J. M. Ownby, Walton March, ’71. J. H. Goddard, Sedgwick, Oct.,’ 73. Henry Mayer, Newton, April, ’71. R. W. P. Muse, Newton, Sep., ’70. L. D. Brower, Halstead, Dec., ’70.
E. J. Doty, Darlington, July, ’70. Miles David, Newton, Feb., ’70. Allen Miller, Halstead, Oct., ’70. Gaston Boyd, Newton, April '71.
J. C. Johnston, Highland, April ’71
G. P. Schouten, Sed’wk, Mar. ’71. J. W. Milne, Sedgwick, July, ’70.
N. A. Mathis, Sedgwick, Sept.,’ 70. Joshua Perkins, Newton, Nov., ’70. A. S. Chears, Walton, Dec., ’70.
O. B. Hildreth, Darlington, ’70.
F. P. Munch, Garden, Aug. '70.
P. M. Morgan, Sedgwick, ’70.
A. G. Richardson, Richland, ’70. J. A. Commons, Emma, April, '71. Thos. J. Matlock, Lake, March, '71. J. A. Moore, Burrton, March ’72.
H. W. Prouty, Emma, Aug. '71.
B. E. Frizzell
Frizzell & Smith
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OLD SETTLERS.
Page House, Newton, April, 73.
R. J. Elwood, Highland, May ’71. Jos. Dodd, Lake, May, ’71.
J. W. Popkins, Halstead, ’72. Gaston Boyd, Newton, April, ’71.
D. Palmer, Halstead, March, ’74.
S. B. Graham, Newton, Feb., ’71. M. H. Haun, Sedgwick, Oct., ’72. H. H. McAdams, Halstead, ’72.
G. W. Kanavel, Sedgwick, ’72. Jno C. Johnson, Highland, ’71.
Lee R. Wright, Lakin, ’71.
J. S. Long, Halstead, April, ’72. George Kirk, Halstead, April, ’72. S. D. Williams, Darlington, ’71.
A. B. Gilbert, Newton, July, '72.
E. H. Hoag, Garden, May, ’71. Lee Wright, Lakin, March, ’71. Wm. Popkins, Halstead, ’71.
Thos. Ewing, Halstead, May, ’71. David Hanselman, Burrton, 71. W. H. Elder, Lake, Nov., '75. Henry V. Riesen, Halstead, ’76.
-WHEN IN NEED OF-
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We have the best in the city. Prices and terms to suit.
and most up-to-date lines.
Finest
John Deere Plows, Van Brunt Drills, Birdsell Wagons, American Fence, Velie and Henney Buggies, Garland Furnaces, Sharpies and Blue Bell Cream Separators, Woodmanse Windmills,
Rust Proof Tanks and Mogul Tractors.
Tin Work and Plumbing a Specialty.
“See Us First and Save the Difference”
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Efficiency in Fitting Hard-to-Fit Men
We call them “hard-to-fit” men because they call themselves that. We don't have much trouble with fitting them. Scientifically designed sizes for every figure—tall, stout, fat, very large men. We give them clothes that fit, that have the style, the quality, the tailoring they want, without extra charge.
Business suits and semi-dress, $15 to $35. Summer and vacation suits, $7.50 to $25.
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J. B. Dickey, Newton, ’71.
R. B. Lynch, Newton, ’71.
F. T. Jacobs, Macon, ’72.
Jno. A. Randall, Newton, ’72. Clinton Pullen, Emma, March, ’72. Geo. W. Page, Burrton, Jan., ’72. J. H. Kelly, Emma, Mar. '72.
Sol. Egy, Highland, May, ’71. Frank Ollinger, Newton, ’76. Emil Utz, Newton, ’76.
S. R. Peters, Newton, Sept. ’76.
C. Hinkson, Halstead, May ’71. M. S. Ingalls, Halstead, Mar. ’74. John Reese, Newton, April ’73.
A. F. Cook, Garden, Aug., ’71.
R. W. Crandall, Newton, Mar., ’74.
B. F. Mears, Newton, March, ’74. L. Herrick, Highland, Aug., ’71.
D. Langenwalter, Lakin, ’75.
J. W. Noble, Emma, Feb. ’72.
J. E. Lewis, Macon, Jan. ’71.
J. L. Caveny, Highland, April '71. Thos. Sooby, Pleasant, May, ’71.
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The Barber Shops in Halstead
are first-class in every respect and are operated by
Mace & Kroeker
Who employ only experienced workmen and guarantee the same courteous treatment and reliable service at either Shop. Shops located opposite Linn’s Store and four doors south of the Post Office.
The Popular Cafe
Is generally recognized as the best place in Halstead to secure
Regular Meals, Lunch, Short Orders,
Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and Cigars
Everything neat and clean. Electric Fans. JOHN SPORE is the boss of the place and it’s opposite Linn’s Store.
C. HINKSON, President 1896.
Cyrus Hinkson, who was elected President of the Old Settlers at the meeting in 1896 was one of the very earliest settlers of Harvey county, having homesteaded on an eighty acre tract three miles north of Halstead on April 6, 1871. He lived on this homestead until 1874 when he made an even trade with John Kuehny for the present Hinkson farm of a quarter section, three miles west of Halstead.
He participated in the first caucus of Republicans of Halstead township, along with James Ryan and Geo. Sweesy and the latter was elected a delegate to the first county convention in 1872. Mr. Hinkson worked on the railroad grade when the Santa Fe was pushing its line to Colorado.
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THE OLD SETTLERS.
Pursuant to a call issued by a number of the early residents of Harvey county, a meeting: was held in the Halstead opera house, July 21, 1888 for the purpose of arranging for an Old Settlers' Picnic and the perfection of a permanent organization. It was decided to hold the picnic in the Halstead Grove on Thursday, August 9 and committees were appointed to carry out the arrangements.
The following officers were elected: President, C. S. Bowman; First
Vice Pres., G. F. Benthusen; Secre-tary, John W. Smith; Treasurer, J. B. Dickey; Compiler, A. L. Green.
On that date the first picnic was held, with an attendance of about one thousand. An excellent program
REXALL REMEDIES
Rexall Palace
J. C. GIRK, Proprietor,
REXALL REMEDIES
Drug Store
L. P. DAY, Ph, G., Clerk
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Drugs, Paints, Stationery, School Supplies
Phones: Business 20. Residence 52. HALSTEAD, KANSAS
The Electrical Shop
A. SNELL, Prop,
Electrical Appliances, Washers, Etc,
All Kind of House Wiring and Motor Work
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M.E.Cheatum
Funeral Director
First-Class Auto Hearse and Ambulance Equipment.
Orders for Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Receive Prompt Attention
Phone 175.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
was given and the principal address was made by Hon. A. L. Green of Newton.
It was decided to hold the next meeting in Halstead on the last Thursday in August, 1889. A committee consisting of G. W. Branine, of Newton; J. W. Shive, of Lake, and T. R. Oldham, of Walton, was appointed on constitution. The records of the next meeting show that the committee made a report which was adopted but no trace of it can be found. In consequence there is no constitution to govern the organization. Nobody seems to know who is entitled to be called an Old Settler and from the way in which the crowd enjoys itself, nobody cares.
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G. W. KANAVEL, President 1894.
Geo. W. Kanavel of Sedgwick, a true pioneer of the early days in
The Halstead Hat Shop
Carries a complete line of the latest creations in
STYLISH MILLINERY
and is more than able to compete as to price, style and quality of material with the stores in the large cities. If you have not been a patron in the past, we have both lost money. Think this over and give us a chance to build your Fall Hat.
The Burrton Dry Cleaners
Are equipped with the most improved machinery for Dry Cleaning In the shape of a Hoffman Steam Pressing Machine which enables them to turn out work equal to the best cleaners in the large cities. Prices are always right. Try our new method. Orders taken for Suits and Overcoats.
E. M. SMITH, Prop.
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Meat, Ice and Groceries
Complete Refrigerating Plant in connection which insures the excellence of our products under best sanitary conditions.
Fresh and Cured Meats
The best to be had is our hobby. Choice beef cattle wanted at all times. Located in Harvey county in 1887.
U. E. OBLEY
East Side Main St.
Phone 175.
BURRTON, KANSAS
this county was elected President at the 1894 meeting. He had from the first organization been one of the big boosters for the Old Settlers in the south part of the county. He has been prominent in the affairs of the State, having been a member of the State Board of Charities and a State Railroad Commissioner. He is now State Senator from the Har-vey-McPherson District and at the recent session of the Legislature he proved himself to be one of the strong members of the Senate when it came to constructive legislation. Mr. Kanavel has missed but few of the annual meetings of the Old Settlers and will likely be in the big crowd this year.
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D. T. DAVIS
--Agent For—-
HALSTEAD MILLING & ELEVATOR CO.
Grain, Coal and Feed
See Us Before You Sell Your Wheat, Corn and Oats. Burrton, Kansas.
Armstrong Produce Co.
““Dealers In——
POULTRY and EGGS
DR. E. M. HOOVER, President 1912
Dr. E. M. Hoover, who was elected to the office of President at the
In the market at all times and pay the highest market price.
handle cream and guarantee payment.
BIJRRTON, KANSAS.
We also
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The vast resources of the Federal Reserve System, now over a thousand million dollars are contributed by the depositors in banks which, like ourselves, are members of this great system. ,
The largest and the smallest of our depositors each contributes in the same proportion to this fund, which gives protection to all.
If you haven’t this protection already you ought not to delay.
You secure it the moment you become one of our depositors.
Midland National Bank
Newton, Kansas
1912 meeting has been a resident of Halstead since January 1885 and while he was a new settler when the organization was started, he early showed an interest in the annual get-together movement and has for many years been one of the workers for the success of the big Picnic.
Dr. Hoover has been Mayor of Halstead three or four terms, was for three years a member of the Board of Education and was a member of the State Board of Health ur-der two State Administrations. It was during his last term as Mayor that the present fine dam in Riverside Park was constructed.
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R. C. FERGUSON, Chairman.
R. C. Ferguson, Chairman of the Executive Committee appointed by the Mayor of Halstead to handle the details and to make all arrangements for the Old Settlers Picnic, is one of the busy men of Halstead just about this time but he thrives on work and is leaving nothing undone to make the 1917 Picnic the best yet.
Mr. Ferguson, while not an old settler in its full meaning, is just as enthusiastic over the coming event as those who were here in grass-hopper time. He has been a resident of Halstead for the past eleven years and is engaged in a prosperous grocery business. That he has come to stay and in time will be an old settler, is evidenced by the fact that he has lately completed a fine new home in which he and his bride of a few days are now installed.
The Kansas State Bank
Newton, Kansas Capital and Surplus $ 100,000.00
Deposits Protected by the Depositors Guarantee Fund of the State of Kansas CONDENSED OFFICIAL STATEMENT JUNE 6TH, 1917.
Resources
Loans and Discounts $325,626.55
Loan on real estate Overdrafts - -
Bonds - - -
Bank bldg., furniture Cash and sight ex. -
124,250 00 287.75 109,500.00 21,451.45 237,477.04 $818,592779
Liabilities
Capital - - $ 60,000.00
Surplus - - 40,000.00
Undivided profits 20,427.71 Deposits . - 698,165.08
$818,592.79
Directors—C. B. Warkentin, J. H. McNair, J. H, Linn, J. H. Ax-tell, S. A. Hanlin, Thos. Sheridan, J. G. Regier, O. Moorshead, C. W. Claassen, C. F. Claassen.
Official Calls—Deposits June 30, 1916, $468,952.88; Deposits March 15, 1917, $592,738.80; Deposits June 6, 1917, $698,165.08
Officers—C. F. Claassen, Pres.; C. B. Warkentin, Vice Pres.; C. W. Claassen, Cashier; Glenn Miller, Ass’t. Cashier.
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The Railroad Building, Loan and Savings Ass’n.
Rent Payer or Home Owner?
Which are You?
Are you tired of living in a rented house or flat?
i , Are you tired of paying out money month after month and getting nothing in return but slips of
engraved paper?
i , Are you tired of seeing others prosper at the expense of your industry?
Are you tired of asking your wife and children to live in a rented house instead of in a home?
Change it all!! Be forever free from the endless strain of rent bills! Own your home instead of living in somebody else’s house! The plan is simplicity itself. The payments come due every month ( just like rent. You can’t tell the difference—except for the knowledge that you are acquiring an es- ,} tate and have increased your self-respect and the joy of living.
| Why not join our association of home owners today?
Total assets this Old Settlers’ Day, $2,539,418.39
i» Total assets last Old Settlers’ Day, $2,239,110.32 1 >
Net increase for the year, $300,308.07
W. R. MUNROE, President. P M. HOISINGTON, Secretary.
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N. L. HINSHAW, Secretary.
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in the music business in Harvey county Our nineteen years experience is valuable to you in the selection of a piano.
Quality, Service and Low Prices
We are agents for the Rush & Lane, Brambach, Weaver, Lyon & Healy, Washburn, Holland, Milton and Doll & Sons, Grands, Player Pianos and Uprights.
Newton Music Co.
was brought into existence in 1888. The first was John W. Smith who held the office until his death in 1899 when the present incumbent, N L. Hinshaw was chosen.
Mr. Hinshaw first located on a claim near the present town of Buh-ler in 1871 but shortly afterwards drifted back into Harvey county where he has remained ever since, for the past twenty years being a resident of Halstead. He has from he very first, been an active partic ipant in the doings of the Old Setters and his interest in its affairs as Secretary has done much toward keeping it in existence.
Mr. Hinshaw can no doubt be prevailed upon to continue in his present capacity for years to come.
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HARNESS, WHIPS, ROBES, BLANKETS,
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We guarantee all our goods.
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Better Cut Clothes!
Better Style Clothes!
Better Tailored Clothes!
Better Prices for the Buyer!
Better Clothes Service!
HORACE W. REED
Newton, Kansas.
Our Branch Store at Halstead is Located One Door North of P. 0.
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dent of the Old Settlers organization at the annual meeting held in 1913. Previous to that time he had served as the County Vice-President. Mr Morris is a native of Ohio but since 1878 he has been a resident of Harvey county.
He has been a resident of Halstead for the past fifteen years, or since retiring from active farm life. He is one of the boosters for the Old Settlers organization at all times and will be seen mixing with the crowd on the occasion of the Thirtieth Annual Picnic, as has been his custom in former years. He is a veteran of the Civil War and with but one exception, is the youngest old soldier now living in the vicinity of Halstead.
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Our Policy is to Maintain Quality Always at Prices Least Affected by Rising Costs.
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Original Format
Printed program
Title
Thirtieth Annual Picnic - Old Settlers of Harvey County
Subject
Harvey County (Kansas)--History
Old Settlers
Description
Souvenir program from the 1917 annual event.
Creator
Old Settlers Committee
Source
Halstead Public Library, Halstead, Kansas
Publisher
Halstead Public Library, Halstead, Kansas
Date
1917
Rights
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Programs
Citation
Old Settlers Committee, “Thirtieth Annual Picnic - Old Settlers of Harvey County,” Halstead Digital History Collections, accessed May 2, 2024, https://halstead.digitalsckls.info/item/1.Text
THIRTIETH
ANNUAL PICNIC
OLD SETTLERS
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HARVEY COUNTY
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Furniture and Rug House
Let us furnish your home with whatever you need in the complete line of Furniture and Rugs we have on hand at all times. We give you Service, Quality and the lowest possible prices. No bills too large or too small for us to figure on.
Do your buying for fall VERY EARLY as prices are sure to advance. A fair trial usually convinces the saving of money at our store.
We appreciate your patronage.
O. P. QUIRING
Picture Framing a Specialty. Res. Phone 250.
Phone 36.
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8:30 to 9:00 a. m.—Music by Farney's Hutchin-son Band, Halstead Juvenile Band and the Wichita Drum Corps on Main Street.
9:00 to 10:00 a. m.—Parade,
10:00 to 11:30 a. m.—Free Attractions,
Ball Game.
11:30 a. m.—Parade to Park,
12:00 m. to 1:00 p. m.—Adjournment for Dinner. 1:00 to 1:30 p. m.—Music by Farney’s Hutchinson Band and Wichita Drum Corps,
1:30 to 3:00 p. m.—Call to Order by President John E. Frazer.
Address of Welcome, Mayor W. H. Lentz. Address by Geo. McGill of Wichita. Business Meeting of Old Settlers.
3:00 to 3:30 p. m. —Free Attractions.
3:30 to 5:30 p. m. —Ball Game, Mt. Hope vs. Hal-stead, West of Dam.
5:30 to 6:00 p. m. —Free Attractions.
6:00 to 7:00 p. m.—Adjournment for Supper. 7:30 to 8:30 p. m.—Free Attractions.
8:30 to 9:30 p. m.—Concert by Farney's Hutch-inson Band.
9:30 p. m.—Free Attractions.
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Jeweler and Optometrist.
Kodaks and Supplies.
Developing and Printing Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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THE COMMITTEES.
The following- is the official list of Committees which have in charge all of the details in connection with the big Picnic of 1917:
Executive Committee -
J. A. Linn, Secretary.
Chas. R. Dreese, Treasurer.
Decoration Committee—A. Snell, J. W. Quick, R. L. Sanders, Mike Hoffman, O. P. Quiring.
Speakers Committee—L. P. Kreh-biel, Rev. W. B. Robertson, J. C. Girk.
Parade Committee—Ellis Thornhill, Chas. A. Smith, Chas. Randall.
Former Mayor Geo. A. Schriver is acting as Chairman for Mr. Ferguson, who is in Colorado on his wedding trip.
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GEO. McGILL, Wichita.
Geo. McGill, of the law firm of
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Halstead, Kansas
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Established in 1874.
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' Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Notions, Ladies and Gent s Read-to-Wear Garments, Etc.
No matter what may be your needs in the above lines, we i, can supply you from our stock or with a special order. You will also find that our prices compare favorably with those in 1 the large cities, with the saving in your pocket,
J. A. LINN
HALSTEAD, .... KANSAS
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McGill & Stearns, Schweiter Building, Wichita, has been chosen as the orator at the thirtieth annual meeting and will be here to give the assembled thousands a rare treat in oratory as well as much food for thought.
Mr. McGill has been a practicing Attorney in Wichita since 1904 and is recognized as one of the most able lawyers of that thriving Metropolis. He served as Assistant County Attorney of Sedgwick county from 1907 to 1911 and his ability was such that he received recognition at the hands of the people by being chosen County Attorney for two terms, from 1911 to 1915. The Committee was indeed fortunate in securing him for this occasion.
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Jacob A. Linn, Secretary of the Executive Committee is one of the very busy men of Halstead, looking after his own business affairs which
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Coal and Building Material.
A Home Company for Home Folks Whether Old Settlers or New.
E. D. RUTH, Manager.
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STAPLE AND FANCY
Groceries, Queensware Notions, Fruit, Etc.
Highest price for produce.
Telephone 42. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
J. W. QUICK,
Painter and Decorator.
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are quite extensive, yet he drops all personal matters when anything is to be done that will add to the success of the annual meetings of the Old Settlers.
He has been a resident of Halstead for more than forty years and is endowed with the right kind of progressive spirit to make him an ideal member of the permanent Executive Committee. He has handl-ed the details of the Picnics many times in the past and knows just what to do and how to do it, in order that the program of entertainment may be carried out without a hitch.
We sell Room Moulding, Paints, Wall Paper, etc, Glad to furnish estimates any time. When in need of our services Phone 117.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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JOHN E. FRAZER, President.
John E. Frazer of Halstead township who will preside at the meeting this year has been a resident of Harvey county for more than thirty years and is an earnest supporter of the Old Settlers Organization at every possible opportunity.
He has been an important factor in the affairs of the county since locating here and on four occasions he has been honored by the people by election to office, serving two terms as a member of the Legislature and two terms as County Superintendent of Schools. He has marked ability as a presiding officer and will handle the business deliberations at this meeting in a satisfactory manner.
Richardson’s
Confectionery
Ice Cream, Sherbets and Cold Drinks. Bread, Cookies, Cakes and Pies.
Give us a call. Try our Candies.
Everything Fresh and New.
We make our own Ice Cream, thus insuring its purity and excellence.
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The Halstead Milling & El. Co.
Manufacturers of the Celebrated
Boss and Second-to-None Flour
Milling Capacity - - 500 Barrels Daily
Elevator Capacity - - 225,000 Bushels
We are in the market at all times for choice milling wheat.
Halstead, - - - - Kansas.
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Poultry, Eggs and Cream
Top of the market paid at all times. Give us a trial, we will try to please you
We retail Feed and
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C. R. DREESE, Executive Com. Charles R. Dreese is Treasurer of
Phone 279.
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TRANSFER and STORAGE
We give prompt and reliable service in our Dray and Tranfer business and are prepared to handle anything in that line.
Storage space for rent at reasonable rates
HUEBERT & WRIGHT
Phone 255. HALSTEAD, KANSAS-
R. O. HOWARD, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon. HALSTEAD, - KANSAS.
the Executive Committee which has entire charge of the arrangements for the big Picnic and as he has had previous experience at settling the accounts, it is a safe proposition to state that no bills will be left unpaid and that every dollar of revenue which passes through his hands will be strictly accounted for.
Mr. Dreese has been a resident of Harvey county since 1883, locating with his parents on the old home farm three miles west of Halstead in that year. He has been a town booster for the past six years, being a member of the firm of Gehne & Dreese, owners of The Santa Fe Trail Garage, which has the Overland Agency for this part of the county. He’s a busy man, yet gives freely of his time to boost for the Old Settlers.
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J. H. McNAIR, Treasurer.
For the past half dozen years, J. H. McNair has been Treasurer of the Old Settlers organization and while he is the busy man of Halstead, the welfare and comfort of
Chris. Oltmanns,
The Insurance Man.
Phone 120.
Insurance of All Kind
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GEO. A. LEHMANN,
Hot Water Heating, Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Tin Work.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Auto Repair Work
Owners of cars who are particular people are among my best patrons, which is a sufficient guarantee that everything done in my line is as it should be.
Let me attend to your next car trouble and your burdens are over. Second door north of Ford Agency.
Chris. Roper, J r. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
the Old Settlers is uppermost in his mind as the date for the big picnic approaches.
Mr. McNair has been a resident of Harvey county since 1879, locating at Newton in that year. Three years later he organized The Halstead Bank, was its Cashier for twenty-seven years, and since 1909 has been its President, dividing his time between that institution and The Halstead Milling & Elevator’s Co.’s plant, where he seems to be the main spoke in that big wheel of industry. A residence of thirty-eight years in the County certainly entitles him to be classed as an Old Settler.
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Lunch, Short Orders, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, etc
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We handle the celebrated Snyder Ice Cream and manufacture the carbonated water used for the fountain trade.
The most sanitary place in Halstead.
J. M. Steele,
City Dray and Transfer
Office with the Oltmanns Insurance Agency, one door north of the Halstead Auto Co. All dray and transfer work given prompt and careful attention. Office phone 120. Residence phone 262. Halstead, Kansas
term as Mayor.
Mr. Lentz has turned over the keys of the city to the Old Settlers for a grand time at the big Picnic and great indeed must be the offense if one of his police officers interferes with your having the time of your life at the thirtieth annual gathering of the Old Settlers.
He gladly welcomes the thousands of visitors to the City today and will do his share toward making your stay a pleasant and profitable one.
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Our Advertisers.
The publication of this Program and Souvenir was made possible only through the liberality of the various lines of trade and industry represented in these pages and we can heartily recommend them to the purchasing public as strictly reliable in every way. Their ads are a true index of the spirit of generosity toward the Old Settlers organization and this in turn is an assurance that their patrons will be dealt with in accordance to the most liberal business methods. Tell the advertiser you saw his ad in this booklet and by so doing you make its annual publication possible.
The Independent Printery,
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We are in the market at all times for choice beef cattle for which we pay the top of the market price.
We Handle Cream
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THE HALSTEAD BANK
' Organized March 10, 1882.
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SURPLUS and UNDIVIDED PROFITS $18,000.00 f
Loans Negotiated on Short Notice at Lowest Rates. General Banking Business Transacted. Correspondence Solicited.
DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
M. S. Ingalls, Mina Warkentin, J. H. McNair, J. A. Linn, John H. Linn, W. J. Sloan, C. v. Riesen, 1 D. G. Dyck, Peter Wiebe, A. I. Schowalter, Mrs. M. S. Hege, B. E. Frizzell, ,
J. S. Eymann, G. A. Hinkle, L. P. Krehbiel.
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E. C. CADWELL, President 1911.
E. C. Cadwell of Lake township, who was elected President of the Old Settlers organization in 1911,
Carl F. FEY
has made a reputation for his store by keeping his stock fresh at all times. If you want the best in
Staple and Fancy Groceries
You make no mistake in trading at this store at the prices are as low as the wholesale markets will permit.
Folger’s Golden Gate Coffee
cannot be excelled for flavor and strength, carried in different grades.
Country Produce Wanted
at all times tor which the top market price is paid. Rebate checks given on all cash purchases. You reduce the cost of living by trading with me. Try it.
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R. L. SANDERS, Prop.
You don’t wear dirty linen, why wear a dirty suit
Phone 173. Halstead, Kansas
Ice and Cold Storage
Our Ice is delivered in the city at less prices than in the large towns. Special rates in large lots and to Farmers’ Clubs.
Let us help you keep cool.
A. H. Dettweiler
located on the half section he now owns and where he makes his home,in the spring of 1874, having beaten the grass-hoppers to the State by about three months. He is a Kansas pioneer aside from having acquired that title in Harvey county, as he came to the State during the Civil War. He enlisted in a Kansas Regiment organized in the east part of the State where it was dangerous for a man to be known as a Union sympathizer.
Except possibly for the first year or two of his residence in Harvey county, Mr. Cadwell has never regretted having cast his lot with those who built up this part of the State, as he has acquired a competence which enables him to take things
easy as he advances in years.
Phone 256.
Halstead, Kansas
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The Sanitary Market
The quality of meat handled at our Shop
has as much to do with our success in the meat trade as have the sanitary conditions under which our goods are handled.
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tomer, you are the loser.
1 We Buy Fat Young Heifers and Steers.
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M. HARVEY, President 1909.
At the annual meeting in 1909, M. Harvey of Lakin township was
One Door South of Post Office.
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elected to the office of President. He is one of the Pennsylvania Quaker stock and located here in 1878. He still owns the half section of fine land purchased at that time but is now living a retired life in a handsome new home on south Main street in Halstead.
Mr. Harvey has always taken a deep interest in the affiairs of the Old Settlers organization, has attended about every annual meeting and a kind Providence permitting, will be found mixing with the old-timers and swapping yarns about the early days, at the big Picnic to be held this year.
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East Side Main St. Phone 268. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
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THE ORATORS
Men Prominent in State Affairs Have Addressed Old Settlers In Years Gone By.
The following- is the list of men who have during- the past thirty years, entertained the Old Settlers at their annual meetings. Men of influence in the State and Nation are included in this array of Orators:
A. L. Green 1888
J. W. Ady.............. 1889
Cyrus Corning ........... 1890
0. B. Hildreth............1891
H. C. Bowman 1892
S. T. Danner 1893
Chas. E. Branine 1894
Chas. H. Kurtz............1895
Frank L„ Martin.......... 1896
Sam Amidon................1897
O. L. HINSHAW
Contractor and Builder
Has the all mechanic bunch of carpenters. The men we build for are our biggest advertisements. Ask them, then come and see me before you build.
Our Shop is well equipped with wood working machinery which enables us to handle your contract promptly and at low cost.
Phone 249.
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DR. L. V. CUMMINGS,
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.
All calls given prompt and careful attention. You will find my charges to be very moderate.
Phone 138. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
Abe Schowalter
All kind of Cement Work Done to Your Order
Am equipped with a concrete mixer which insures an even grade of work.
Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter and Foundation Work a Specialty.
Dr. James McKee 1898
Gov. W. E. Stanley 1899
A. W. Smith 1900
E. W. Hoch................. 1901
Gov. W. J. Bailey... 1902
Frank Nelson............... 1903
Hon. Victor Murdock 1904
Local Speakers 1905
Hon. F. B. Lawrence 1906
Hon. Victor Murdock 1906
Senator Chas. Curtis 1907
Hon. J. D. Botkin 1908
John H. Atwood 1909
Judge Thomas C. Wilson 1910
Attorney General Dawson 1911
Hon. T. A. McNeal 1912
Harry W. Hart 1913
Ezra Branine 1914
W. A. Ayres.................1914
Chas. L. Davidson ..........1914
Judge Thos. C. Wilson.......1915
Justice John Marshall 1916
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D. W. THOMPSON,
Elected President at the Meeting Held in 1908.
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THE PRESIDENTS
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The following is the list of pioneer settlers who have since the organization in 1888, served as President of the Picnic Association. The year stated is the one in which they were elected to the office:
C. S. Bowman................1888
C. S. Bowman C. S. Bowman 0. B. Hildreth G. W. Branine G. W. Branine G. W. Kanavel M. S. Ingalls Cyrus Hinkson.. J. A. Commons
1889
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1891
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1893
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1895
1896 .1897
H. D. RanD
John H. Lehman
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We build anything from a poultry house or garage to a palace and can satisfy the most particular. The new Linn and Ferguson homes on Main street in Halstead are recent samples of our work.
We have a well organized force of competent workmen and can push operations when you want it done that way.
See us it you contemplate building Estimates Cheerfully Furnished
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Mitchell’s Bakery
C. E. MITCHELL, Proprietor.
Bakery and Confectionery, Ice Cream and Soft Drinks.
Extensive preparations have been made to accommodate the people with bakery products today
One door south of Halstead Bank.
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J B. Dickey 1898
. G. F. Benthusen Thos. Wilson 1899 1900
S. T. Danner 1901
G. F. Benthusen 1902
J. W. Johnson 1908
James Ryan 1904
A. H. Dart 1905
C. D. Masters 1906
R. H. McDonald 1907
D. W. Thompson 1908
M. Harvey 1909
W. C. Hinkle 1910
E. C. Cadwell 1911
Dr. E. M. Hoover 1912
Floyd Morris 1918
C. S. Brown 1914
S. H. White 1915
John E. Frazer 1916
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M. S. INGALLS, President 1895. He also served the Old Settlers as Treasurer for a number of years.
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Is the most; popular place in Halstead for the tired and thirsty picnicker. We have the best and most approved sanitary Soda Fountain in town and serve all of the popular mixtures, also the best plain ice cream.
Our stock of
Toilet Articles, Perfumes and Druggist Sundries
is complete in every detail. Remember a Free Drink at our fountain with every $1.00 purchase.
Prescriptions carefully compounded by a Registered Pharmacist Remember the place is on the corner south of the Interurban track.
W. R. MASTERS, Manager
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Are recognized by builders to be the best on the market and as the price is always right, you will do well to give us your order.
We use only the
BEST SAND AND CEMENT
in the right proportion, which accounts for the popularity of our blocks.
We make a specialty of Porch Work. See our handsome designs
If in need of Building Blocks of any kind write or phone the
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Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Notions, Candy and Cigars.
A Full Line of Fresh Fruit. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
FARMERS AND TOWN PEOPLE
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Sell Poultry and Eggs
I pay the highest market price and will call at your home for large or small lots. Try me when you have a surplus.
C. S. Ahrens
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Mr. Brown purchased a relinquishment to a claim two miles southeast of Halstead in 1872 which puts him in the class as one of the original homesteaders. He was the first man in Halstead to see the necessity of a picnic grounds and in company with G. A. Hege and H. D. Markel, he constructed a dam in Little River east of town and prepared the old picnic grounds for use, a year before the Old Settlers thought of per -fecting an organization.
The present Riverside Park was purchased from him by the City of Halstead in 1895.
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N S LOFGREN
Phone 254
I. H. BROOKS
Phone 229.
LOFGREN & BROOKS Painting and Decorating
Halstead, Kansas.
J. A. WELCH, Past Treasurer.
J. A. Welch, formerly of Burr-ton was Treasurer for a number of years, retiring in 1901.
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Made and put up by
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OLD SETTLERS
H. C. Bowman, Newton, Jan. ’72. J. W. Johnson, Pleasant, April '71. Chas. Schaeffer Sedgwick, Sept. 69 J. S. Tucker, Sedgwick, Dec., ’70. P. Roff, Sedgwick, Sept., ’70.
H. D. Hackney, Halstead, May, 71. A. L. Greene, Newton, Sept. ’71. O. E. Jones, Burrton, May, ’71.
G. D. Strattan, Walton, April ’71. J. J. Hill, Sedgwick, Sept., '74.
L. J. Patton, Pleasant, ’74.
F. M. Bonham,; Garden, Aug., ’71. George Kirk, Halstead, April, '72.
H. S. Aikns, Macon, Feb. ’71.
Alex McBurney, Halstead '72. Alfred Allen, Halstead, May, ’71. C. S. Bowman, Newton, April, ’71. Miles David, Newton, Nov., ’71. Edgar Brown, Halstead, April, '71. J, I. Davis, Halstead, Aug. ’71. Wm. Crouch, Garden, June, ’73. Wm. Charlton, Halstead, ’71.
W. C. Hinkle, Halstead, ’74.
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Halstead Wagon Shop
Rear of Roper’s and Ryan’s Blacksmith Shops.
H. A. LONG,
Painter and Paper Hanger.
All work in my line given personal attention. The big list of satisfied patrons is an indication that your Work will be done right. Phone 190 HALSTEAD, KANSAS
J. A. WEAR, Auctioneer
Halstead, Kans. Phone 107
OLD SETTLERS
H. D. Hackney, Highland, 71. Jas. Geary, Oct., ’69.
Geo. W. Branine, Newton, 74. Harry Fields, Halstead, May, 71. Jas. N. Mounts, Lakin, Nov., 71.
C. H. Yeomans, Lakin, Nov., ’71.
A. J. Miller, Halstead, Nov. ’75. Jas. Ryan, Halstead, April ’71. Henry V. Riesen, Halstead. ’76. Martin Covert, Macon, April, ’71. E. H. Hoag, Garden, July ’71.
B. Thompson, Lakin, 71.
Z. S. Spore, Macon, April, 71.
C. Philbrick, Halstead, July, 72.
T R. Oldham, Walton, April, ’72.
D. W. Thompson, Halstead, ’73.
A. L. Baltlebaugh, Newton, ’72. Jacob Saylor, Lake, Nov. 71.
E. E. Pollard, Newton, March '73. J. T. Masters, Pleasant. ’71.
S. T. Danner, Pleasant, April, ’72. H. S. Akins, Macon, Feb., ’71. Jerry Bard, Halstead, Oct., ’71.
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OLD SETTLERS
J. M. Ownby, Walton March, ’71. J. H. Goddard, Sedgwick, Oct.,’ 73. Henry Mayer, Newton, April, ’71. R. W. P. Muse, Newton, Sep., ’70. L. D. Brower, Halstead, Dec., ’70.
E. J. Doty, Darlington, July, ’70. Miles David, Newton, Feb., ’70. Allen Miller, Halstead, Oct., ’70. Gaston Boyd, Newton, April '71.
J. C. Johnston, Highland, April ’71
G. P. Schouten, Sed’wk, Mar. ’71. J. W. Milne, Sedgwick, July, ’70.
N. A. Mathis, Sedgwick, Sept.,’ 70. Joshua Perkins, Newton, Nov., ’70. A. S. Chears, Walton, Dec., ’70.
O. B. Hildreth, Darlington, ’70.
F. P. Munch, Garden, Aug. '70.
P. M. Morgan, Sedgwick, ’70.
A. G. Richardson, Richland, ’70. J. A. Commons, Emma, April, '71. Thos. J. Matlock, Lake, March, '71. J. A. Moore, Burrton, March ’72.
H. W. Prouty, Emma, Aug. '71.
B. E. Frizzell
Frizzell & Smith
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Dealers in Grain and Coal
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OLD SETTLERS.
Page House, Newton, April, 73.
R. J. Elwood, Highland, May ’71. Jos. Dodd, Lake, May, ’71.
J. W. Popkins, Halstead, ’72. Gaston Boyd, Newton, April, ’71.
D. Palmer, Halstead, March, ’74.
S. B. Graham, Newton, Feb., ’71. M. H. Haun, Sedgwick, Oct., ’72. H. H. McAdams, Halstead, ’72.
G. W. Kanavel, Sedgwick, ’72. Jno C. Johnson, Highland, ’71.
Lee R. Wright, Lakin, ’71.
J. S. Long, Halstead, April, ’72. George Kirk, Halstead, April, ’72. S. D. Williams, Darlington, ’71.
A. B. Gilbert, Newton, July, '72.
E. H. Hoag, Garden, May, ’71. Lee Wright, Lakin, March, ’71. Wm. Popkins, Halstead, ’71.
Thos. Ewing, Halstead, May, ’71. David Hanselman, Burrton, 71. W. H. Elder, Lake, Nov., '75. Henry V. Riesen, Halstead, ’76.
-WHEN IN NEED OF-
Hardware and Implements
We have the best in the city. Prices and terms to suit.
and most up-to-date lines.
Finest
John Deere Plows, Van Brunt Drills, Birdsell Wagons, American Fence, Velie and Henney Buggies, Garland Furnaces, Sharpies and Blue Bell Cream Separators, Woodmanse Windmills,
Rust Proof Tanks and Mogul Tractors.
Tin Work and Plumbing a Specialty.
“See Us First and Save the Difference”
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Particular buying, particular selling particular value-giving, in every department of the Star, makes us able to satisfy particular customers. We refund money cheerfully.
Efficiency in Fitting Hard-to-Fit Men
We call them “hard-to-fit” men because they call themselves that. We don't have much trouble with fitting them. Scientifically designed sizes for every figure—tall, stout, fat, very large men. We give them clothes that fit, that have the style, the quality, the tailoring they want, without extra charge.
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J. B. Dickey, Newton, ’71.
R. B. Lynch, Newton, ’71.
F. T. Jacobs, Macon, ’72.
Jno. A. Randall, Newton, ’72. Clinton Pullen, Emma, March, ’72. Geo. W. Page, Burrton, Jan., ’72. J. H. Kelly, Emma, Mar. '72.
Sol. Egy, Highland, May, ’71. Frank Ollinger, Newton, ’76. Emil Utz, Newton, ’76.
S. R. Peters, Newton, Sept. ’76.
C. Hinkson, Halstead, May ’71. M. S. Ingalls, Halstead, Mar. ’74. John Reese, Newton, April ’73.
A. F. Cook, Garden, Aug., ’71.
R. W. Crandall, Newton, Mar., ’74.
B. F. Mears, Newton, March, ’74. L. Herrick, Highland, Aug., ’71.
D. Langenwalter, Lakin, ’75.
J. W. Noble, Emma, Feb. ’72.
J. E. Lewis, Macon, Jan. ’71.
J. L. Caveny, Highland, April '71. Thos. Sooby, Pleasant, May, ’71.
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The Barber Shops in Halstead
are first-class in every respect and are operated by
Mace & Kroeker
Who employ only experienced workmen and guarantee the same courteous treatment and reliable service at either Shop. Shops located opposite Linn’s Store and four doors south of the Post Office.
The Popular Cafe
Is generally recognized as the best place in Halstead to secure
Regular Meals, Lunch, Short Orders,
Ice Cream, Cold Drinks and Cigars
Everything neat and clean. Electric Fans. JOHN SPORE is the boss of the place and it’s opposite Linn’s Store.
C. HINKSON, President 1896.
Cyrus Hinkson, who was elected President of the Old Settlers at the meeting in 1896 was one of the very earliest settlers of Harvey county, having homesteaded on an eighty acre tract three miles north of Halstead on April 6, 1871. He lived on this homestead until 1874 when he made an even trade with John Kuehny for the present Hinkson farm of a quarter section, three miles west of Halstead.
He participated in the first caucus of Republicans of Halstead township, along with James Ryan and Geo. Sweesy and the latter was elected a delegate to the first county convention in 1872. Mr. Hinkson worked on the railroad grade when the Santa Fe was pushing its line to Colorado.
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THE OLD SETTLERS.
Pursuant to a call issued by a number of the early residents of Harvey county, a meeting: was held in the Halstead opera house, July 21, 1888 for the purpose of arranging for an Old Settlers' Picnic and the perfection of a permanent organization. It was decided to hold the picnic in the Halstead Grove on Thursday, August 9 and committees were appointed to carry out the arrangements.
The following officers were elected: President, C. S. Bowman; First
Vice Pres., G. F. Benthusen; Secre-tary, John W. Smith; Treasurer, J. B. Dickey; Compiler, A. L. Green.
On that date the first picnic was held, with an attendance of about one thousand. An excellent program
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J. C. GIRK, Proprietor,
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L. P. DAY, Ph, G., Clerk
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Phones: Business 20. Residence 52. HALSTEAD, KANSAS
The Electrical Shop
A. SNELL, Prop,
Electrical Appliances, Washers, Etc,
All Kind of House Wiring and Motor Work
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M.E.Cheatum
Funeral Director
First-Class Auto Hearse and Ambulance Equipment.
Orders for Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Receive Prompt Attention
Phone 175.
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
was given and the principal address was made by Hon. A. L. Green of Newton.
It was decided to hold the next meeting in Halstead on the last Thursday in August, 1889. A committee consisting of G. W. Branine, of Newton; J. W. Shive, of Lake, and T. R. Oldham, of Walton, was appointed on constitution. The records of the next meeting show that the committee made a report which was adopted but no trace of it can be found. In consequence there is no constitution to govern the organization. Nobody seems to know who is entitled to be called an Old Settler and from the way in which the crowd enjoys itself, nobody cares.
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G. W. KANAVEL, President 1894.
Geo. W. Kanavel of Sedgwick, a true pioneer of the early days in
The Halstead Hat Shop
Carries a complete line of the latest creations in
STYLISH MILLINERY
and is more than able to compete as to price, style and quality of material with the stores in the large cities. If you have not been a patron in the past, we have both lost money. Think this over and give us a chance to build your Fall Hat.
The Burrton Dry Cleaners
Are equipped with the most improved machinery for Dry Cleaning In the shape of a Hoffman Steam Pressing Machine which enables them to turn out work equal to the best cleaners in the large cities. Prices are always right. Try our new method. Orders taken for Suits and Overcoats.
E. M. SMITH, Prop.
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Meat, Ice and Groceries
Complete Refrigerating Plant in connection which insures the excellence of our products under best sanitary conditions.
Fresh and Cured Meats
The best to be had is our hobby. Choice beef cattle wanted at all times. Located in Harvey county in 1887.
U. E. OBLEY
East Side Main St.
Phone 175.
BURRTON, KANSAS
this county was elected President at the 1894 meeting. He had from the first organization been one of the big boosters for the Old Settlers in the south part of the county. He has been prominent in the affairs of the State, having been a member of the State Board of Charities and a State Railroad Commissioner. He is now State Senator from the Har-vey-McPherson District and at the recent session of the Legislature he proved himself to be one of the strong members of the Senate when it came to constructive legislation. Mr. Kanavel has missed but few of the annual meetings of the Old Settlers and will likely be in the big crowd this year.
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D. T. DAVIS
--Agent For—-
HALSTEAD MILLING & ELEVATOR CO.
Grain, Coal and Feed
See Us Before You Sell Your Wheat, Corn and Oats. Burrton, Kansas.
Armstrong Produce Co.
““Dealers In——
POULTRY and EGGS
DR. E. M. HOOVER, President 1912
Dr. E. M. Hoover, who was elected to the office of President at the
In the market at all times and pay the highest market price.
handle cream and guarantee payment.
BIJRRTON, KANSAS.
We also
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Providing Banking Protection
The vast resources of the Federal Reserve System, now over a thousand million dollars are contributed by the depositors in banks which, like ourselves, are members of this great system. ,
The largest and the smallest of our depositors each contributes in the same proportion to this fund, which gives protection to all.
If you haven’t this protection already you ought not to delay.
You secure it the moment you become one of our depositors.
Midland National Bank
Newton, Kansas
1912 meeting has been a resident of Halstead since January 1885 and while he was a new settler when the organization was started, he early showed an interest in the annual get-together movement and has for many years been one of the workers for the success of the big Picnic.
Dr. Hoover has been Mayor of Halstead three or four terms, was for three years a member of the Board of Education and was a member of the State Board of Health ur-der two State Administrations. It was during his last term as Mayor that the present fine dam in Riverside Park was constructed.
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R. C. FERGUSON, Chairman.
R. C. Ferguson, Chairman of the Executive Committee appointed by the Mayor of Halstead to handle the details and to make all arrangements for the Old Settlers Picnic, is one of the busy men of Halstead just about this time but he thrives on work and is leaving nothing undone to make the 1917 Picnic the best yet.
Mr. Ferguson, while not an old settler in its full meaning, is just as enthusiastic over the coming event as those who were here in grass-hopper time. He has been a resident of Halstead for the past eleven years and is engaged in a prosperous grocery business. That he has come to stay and in time will be an old settler, is evidenced by the fact that he has lately completed a fine new home in which he and his bride of a few days are now installed.
The Kansas State Bank
Newton, Kansas Capital and Surplus $ 100,000.00
Deposits Protected by the Depositors Guarantee Fund of the State of Kansas CONDENSED OFFICIAL STATEMENT JUNE 6TH, 1917.
Resources
Loans and Discounts $325,626.55
Loan on real estate Overdrafts - -
Bonds - - -
Bank bldg., furniture Cash and sight ex. -
124,250 00 287.75 109,500.00 21,451.45 237,477.04 $818,592779
Liabilities
Capital - - $ 60,000.00
Surplus - - 40,000.00
Undivided profits 20,427.71 Deposits . - 698,165.08
$818,592.79
Directors—C. B. Warkentin, J. H. McNair, J. H, Linn, J. H. Ax-tell, S. A. Hanlin, Thos. Sheridan, J. G. Regier, O. Moorshead, C. W. Claassen, C. F. Claassen.
Official Calls—Deposits June 30, 1916, $468,952.88; Deposits March 15, 1917, $592,738.80; Deposits June 6, 1917, $698,165.08
Officers—C. F. Claassen, Pres.; C. B. Warkentin, Vice Pres.; C. W. Claassen, Cashier; Glenn Miller, Ass’t. Cashier.
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The Railroad Building, Loan and Savings Ass’n.
Rent Payer or Home Owner?
Which are You?
Are you tired of living in a rented house or flat?
i , Are you tired of paying out money month after month and getting nothing in return but slips of
engraved paper?
i , Are you tired of seeing others prosper at the expense of your industry?
Are you tired of asking your wife and children to live in a rented house instead of in a home?
Change it all!! Be forever free from the endless strain of rent bills! Own your home instead of living in somebody else’s house! The plan is simplicity itself. The payments come due every month ( just like rent. You can’t tell the difference—except for the knowledge that you are acquiring an es- ,} tate and have increased your self-respect and the joy of living.
| Why not join our association of home owners today?
Total assets this Old Settlers’ Day, $2,539,418.39
i» Total assets last Old Settlers’ Day, $2,239,110.32 1 >
Net increase for the year, $300,308.07
W. R. MUNROE, President. P M. HOISINGTON, Secretary.
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N. L. HINSHAW, Secretary.
The Old Settlers Picnic Association
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Ask any Old Settler where to buy Reliable Merchandise, Ready-to-Wear, Dry Goods, Men’s Furnishings, Shoes, Groceries and Hardware and get the most value for your money and he will tell you at
Hanlin-Lewis Mercantile Co.
Newton, Kansas.
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Sole Dealers Edison Diamond Disc, Columbia Gafonolas.
in the music business in Harvey county Our nineteen years experience is valuable to you in the selection of a piano.
Quality, Service and Low Prices
We are agents for the Rush & Lane, Brambach, Weaver, Lyon & Healy, Washburn, Holland, Milton and Doll & Sons, Grands, Player Pianos and Uprights.
Newton Music Co.
was brought into existence in 1888. The first was John W. Smith who held the office until his death in 1899 when the present incumbent, N L. Hinshaw was chosen.
Mr. Hinshaw first located on a claim near the present town of Buh-ler in 1871 but shortly afterwards drifted back into Harvey county where he has remained ever since, for the past twenty years being a resident of Halstead. He has from he very first, been an active partic ipant in the doings of the Old Setters and his interest in its affairs as Secretary has done much toward keeping it in existence.
Mr. Hinshaw can no doubt be prevailed upon to continue in his present capacity for years to come.
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FLOYD MORRIS, President 1913. Floyd Morris was elected Presi-
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Better Cut Clothes!
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Better Tailored Clothes!
Better Prices for the Buyer!
Better Clothes Service!
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dent of the Old Settlers organization at the annual meeting held in 1913. Previous to that time he had served as the County Vice-President. Mr Morris is a native of Ohio but since 1878 he has been a resident of Harvey county.
He has been a resident of Halstead for the past fifteen years, or since retiring from active farm life. He is one of the boosters for the Old Settlers organization at all times and will be seen mixing with the crowd on the occasion of the Thirtieth Annual Picnic, as has been his custom in former years. He is a veteran of the Civil War and with but one exception, is the youngest old soldier now living in the vicinity of Halstead.
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Our Policy is to Maintain Quality Always at Prices Least Affected by Rising Costs.
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