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Souvenir FOURTEENTH ANNUAL PICNIC

Program OLD SETTLERS HARVEY°COUNTY

HALSTEAD RIVERSIDE PARK, , KANSAS, AUGUST 8th., 1901

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....Souvenir and Program....
Fourteenth Annual Picnic
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Old Settlers of Harvey County,
Riverside Park, Halstead,
Thursday, August 8, 1901

1901
INDEPENDEMT JOB PRINT, HALSTEAD, KANS.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
9:00 a.m. - - Concert by Juvenile Band
10:00 a. m. Reception of Special Train from Newton 10:30 a. m. - - Assemble at the Park
Music by Newton Band.
Call to order by Vice President Danner.
Invocation, Rev. A. J. Bixler.
Song—America, by the Audience.
Address of Welcome, Miss Blanche Yeomans.
Music, Newton Band.
Impromptu Speech, Judge A. L. Greene.
Yocal Music.
Music, Newton Band. ♦
Adjournment for Dinner.
1:30 p. m. Call to order by Vice President.
Music, Newton Band.
Address, HON. E. W. HOCH.
Vocal Music.
Impromptu Speech, Dr. Jas. McKee.
Music, Newton Band.
. Five Minute Speeches by Old Settlers.
Music, Newton Band.
Election of Officers.
Miscellaneous Business.
Music, Newton Band.
Adjournment for Sports.
SPORTS.
Tub Race—Prize $1.00, 50c.
Swimming Race—Prizes $1.00, 50c.
Long Dive—Prizes $1.00, 50c.
High Jump in Water—Prizes $1.00, 50c.
High Dive in Water—Prizes $1.00, 50c.
All parties with Bathing Suits have privilege to the Water.
4:00 p. m. Ball Game-Halstead vs. Great Bend,
5:30 p. m. Balloon Ascension and Double Parachute Jump.
6:00 p. m. Exhibition Drill, Juvenile Band.
Music, Newton Band.
Band Concert by the Juvenile Band.
9:00 p. m. Grand Ball, over Jewetts' Store.
THE COMMITTEES.
The following is a list of committees which will have charge of the various features of the program to-day:
Executive—E. J. Bookwalter, N. E. Irish, S. H. Trego.
Finance—A. H. Dettweiler,A. J. Smith, Jess Hermann.
Speakers—E. M. Hoover, J. E. Frazer, J. H. McNair.
Transportation—S.T. Danner, C. D. Masters, I. W. Finfrock.
Music—D. R. Krehbiel, Cecil Plumb, Miss Emma Ramseyer.
Sports—Dr. E. J. McKee, M. H. Cheatum, W. J. Barkemeyer, R. P. Wilson, Rob’t. Hassinger,

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JEWETTS’
DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, FANCY CHINA,
BOOKS,
STATIONERY,
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THE OLD SETTLERS.
Present Organization Effected in Halstead, July 21, 1888.
It was a happy thought which prompted a number of citizens of Halstead and vicinity to issue a call for a meeting of old settlers of Harvey County, to be held in the Halstead Opera House, July 21, 1888, for the purpose of forming a county organization. The primary object of the call was to arrange for annual meetings, in which all old settlers and as many new ones as might locate with us would gather at some convenient place in the county for an annual love-feast and to renew the friendships formed in the pioneer days.
That the few who started the organization of the Old Settlers
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Lowest Prices Consistent with safe Business Rules
Lehman Bros.
WE LEAD.
Others TRY to Follow.
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Clothing Dry Goods Notions Hats, Shoes
The Cash
Groceries Queensware Tinware Shelf Hardware
struck a popular chord in the heart of every resident of the county is attested by the fact that each year the meetings grow larger until it is now a popular salutation from a resident of one part of the county to say to a resident of another part of the county, when they chance to meet during the intervening time, that “I will meet you at the next Old Settlers' Picnic”.
It is doubtful if there is a family in the county which is not represented by at least one member at these annual gatherings.
The first Picnic was held in Halstead on Thursday, Aug. 9, 1888, and while the plan of getting the pioneers together had received but a few weeks notice, the crowd in attendance far exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine advocates of an
W. H. Cheatum,
furniture and Undertaking.
Bicycles and Repairs
Musical instruments Sewing Machines
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annual meeting of old settlers.
During the past thirteen years, we have had the privilege of listening to speeches from Governors, Congressmen, Senators, Leg-lators and candidates for nearly every office under the State and National governments. Eloquence has floated through the tree tops in a great abundance, but the most popular portions of the various programs have been the personal reminiscences of the early settler, who in his own style told of the hardships, pleasures and successes in their attempt to convert the “Great American Desert" into the garden spot of the world.
That these meetings each year are productive of much good in a social way, goes without saying. To watch the pioneer of Richland township greet the one
Dr. A. E. HErtzler. Dr. H. G. Hunsberger,
HALSTEAD, KANSAS.
G. P. HOWARD, M. D.,
Homoeopathist and Surgeon.
Best appointed office in Harvey county Long Distance Telephone.
310 Main St. Halstead, Kan.
Special Prices on....
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
Until Sept. 1. N. E. IRISH & CO.
G. WIEBE,
FIRE, MAIL TORNADO
Insurance.
Represent the Leading Old Line Companies.
Halstead, : : Kansas.
who located in Burrton or Lake or any other township, makes a feeling of admiration thrill the heart of the spectator. The old yarns are swapped, new ones invented, and the stories of the first and the last Buffalo chase always find a place in their conversation.
Of those who located with us in the early '70’s but few remain. Each year their ranks are being depleted by the ravages of time; each year some old familiar face is missed at the meeting, until now the homesteader of ’71 is regarded almost as a curiosity.
As an illustration it is but necessary to refer to the meeting of 1891. At that time Mr. O. B. Hildreth of Newton was elected President, W. M. Munch of Halstead, Vice President, and J. W. Smith, Secretary. All three of
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whom have long since joined the great majority and now lie sleeping in the Newton and Halstead cemeteries.
Officers elected at other times have had their ranks depleted to almost the same extent. During the past year several former vice Presidents for the various townships have passed away, among whom is Geo. T. Cro-barger of Darlington who always took a prominent part in the meetings.
While the pioneers are gradually being missed from our annual meetings, they left a noble example of what pluck and perse-verence would accomplish, in the many institutions of our county.
M. S. INGALLS,
* The Pioneer
DRUGGIST
Established 1873.
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THE MEETING OF 1901
Minutes of the Secretary for the Meeting Last Year
John Berger & Son,
Horse
The Old Settlers Picnic association met in the Halstead Riverside Park, Thursday, August 9, to hold their thirteenth annual meeting. The crowds of people that came early to enjoy a day of pleasure and recreation, and to meet with old friends, and to j renew old friendships, gathered on the streets, in the Park, and along the river bank, to while away the time until 10:30 o’clock, when the special train of fourteen coaches from Newton arrived, bringing a delegation variously estimated from 1200 to 1400 people. The train was met at the depot by a large crowd, headed by the Halstead
Furnishings.
Hand Made Harness a Specialty.
Saddles, Whips, Nets, Robes, etc.
HALSTEAD, - - KANSAS
Schowalter & Eymann,
Lumber, Coal and Building Material.
Let us figure with you on your next bill of Lumber,
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Band, when a line of march was taken up to the Park, where the following program was rendered:
Music— Newton Band.
Invocation—Rev, Wm. R.
Scott,
Song—America, by audience led by Dr. G. P. Howard.
Address of welcome—Miss Blanche Yeomans,
Music—Halstead Band.

Responce—Hon. S. T. Danner.
Music—Newton Band.
Address—M, S. Ingalls,
Music—Newton Band.
The dinner hour was then announced and adjournment taken until 2 p. m., when the assemblage was called to order by President G. F. Benthusen. After music by the Halstead Band, the President introduced
O. E. JONES
FINE LIVERY.
Best Equipped Stable in the West Half of Harvey County.
Halstead, - - Kansas.
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the Hon. A. W. Smith of Grove-land, one of the earliest settlers of McPherson county. He delivered the annual address in his inimitable and entertaining style. It was replete with anecdotes and experiences of the easly life in this part of the state. His address was well received and it was evident that no mistake had been made in securing him as the orator of the day.
The Newton Band then rendered one of its best selections, after which the closing address was delivered by Miss Estella Jones, of Halstead. Five minute speeches were then called for, and the Rev. Vernon J. Rose of Newton responded in his usual entertaining manner. Short speeches were also given by a number of the old timers
A. C. GAISER,
...Star...
Barber Shop.
Halstead, - Kansas.
Elevator Capacity 25,000 Bu.
Established
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B. WARKENTIN, President.
J. LINN, Vice President.
J. H. McNAIR, Sec’y. & Mgr.
The Halstead Milling & Elevator Co.
Elevator Capacity 110,000 Bu
ELECTION OF OFFICERS,
The election of officers being next in order, was carried out without much competition. It resulted as follows:
President, Thos. Wilson, Halstead.
Vice President, S. T. Danner, Newton.
Secretary, N. L. Hinshaw, Halstead.
Treasurer, J. A. Welch, Burr-ton.
Vice Presidents for each township were elected as follows:
Alta, Frank Regier Burrton, W. 0. VanArsdale Darlington, E. J. Doty Emma, Glenn Logan Garden, Jay Sloan Halstead, G. A. Hege Lake, John W. Shive Lakin, Jos. Wear
J. A. LINN
Ladies Skirts and Muslin Our Prices are Always
Undergarments a Specialty The Lowest.
Macon, 0. P. Anderson Newton, F. T. Jacobs Newton City, John Dickey, Jr. Pleasant, S. T. Danner Richland, A. G. Richardson Highland, John Rawlins Sedgwick, R. W. Hall Walton, W. H. Cole.
The regular program of the day having been completed, adjournment was taken to witness the various sports in the Park.
N. L. Hinshaw, Secretary.
SAM T. CUTTER. D. W. THOMPSON.
Cutter & Thompson
Proprietors of
The New Livery Barn.
Halstead, - - Kansas.
C. ROPER,
J. F. ROSS, PROF.
in all its Branches.
Wood-work of all kinds.
East of Bank. Halstead,
Kansas.
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Halstead, • Kansas
Sectional view of the Ruth Self-Feeder showing the same in position over separator cylinder which is also shown.
G. T. CROBARGER, Deceased.
From the time that it was decided to have a Vice President for each township, until the last meeting, when he declined to serve longer, believing the honors should bepassed around, Geo. T. Crobarger represented
J. H. Fuller
The Shoemaker.
Repairing of all kinds neatly done. 1 door North of W. C. Hinkle & Co.
Halstead, Kans.
H. W. MORT,
Painter and Decorator.
LICENSED BILL POSTER
We own, or lease all Bil-Boards in the City. Prompt Service.
The finest line of Wall Paper Samples in Harvey county.
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Darlington township on the list of officers.
He always took an active part in the program and was ever ready to assist in making the meetings a success. His familiar face will be missed at this anaual gathering, he having died at his home in Darlington township last April.
Mr. Crobarger located in Darlington, in April, 1873 and made his home there continuously.
By his death, the organization loses one of its most active members, the pioneers lose a faithful and honest worker for their interests, and the county mourns the death of one of its most respected citizens.
R. F. SNAPP,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST.
(Successor to N. E. Irish.)
Pure Drugs. Chemicals. Toilet Articles, Perfumes. Your Patronage Solicited.
Halstead, - * - Kansas.
JOHN LEHMANN,
THE PIONEER MERCHANT.
CROCERIES AND SHOES.
ESTABLISHED 1874.
Halstead, ; Kansas.
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Take Your Meals at—f,
MITCHELL’S
RESTAURANT.
Hulick’s Celebrated Soft Drinks of
Ice Cream. of all Kinds.
Ohio Volunteers, located in Missouri after the war and engaged in the coal business in Halstead upon his arrival.
He is detained in Texas on business at the present time and will be unable to preside at the annual meeting.
He is an enthusiastic supporter of the Old Settlers’ organization and in past years has done much to add to the entertainment. It is to be regretted that he will be unable to be present at this meeting. The honor of the office of the President came to him unsought and was a recognition of past services rendered.
Grand Ball
Over Jewetts’
Store
To=Night
Tickets 50c Good Music
Ladies Free Good Order


THOS. WILSON,--President.
The above is a likeness of the President of the Association elected at the last meeting. Mr. Wilson located in Halstead in February, 1878 and with the exception of one year, has been a continuous resident. He is a native of Ohio, served through the war as a member of Co. G., 91st
The best Grain Drills in the market at prices that will not be equalled.
Fuller Lee Disk Press Drill
Hoosier Disk Press Drill
McSherry Disk Press Drill McCormick Mowers.
Sewing Machines for $14. Guaranteed for 5 Years.
Halstead,
Kansas.
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N. L. HINSHAW, Secretary.
In 1872, N. L. Hinshaw, the present Secretary, pre-empted a claim in Reno Co., a few miles north-west of Burrton. In 1874 he sold out and purchased a farm two miles north of Halstead, and resided there until 1895, since which time he has been a citizen
C. J. GRAM, --Dealer in-- Staple and • Groceries
Highest price paid for produce. Established 1879.
G. Malleis, Shoemaker. A. J MILLER.
First class work. We make a specialty of new work. Physician and Surgeon.
Let me measure you for your next shoes. Located in Halstead in 1876.
Halstead, Kansas.
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of Halstead. He has many times been honored with township and city offices and always performed the duties in a creditable manner.
Secretary Hinshaw has been prominently identified with the Old Settlers' organization from its incipiency, and his election as successor to John W. Smith is a guarantee that the duties of this important office will be performed in a creditable manner.
Mr. Hinshaw takes an interest in the work of the office and contributes in no small degree to the success of the annual meetings.
E. H. KLIEWER
The Grocer.
Agents for the Celebrated
CHASE & SANBORN Coffee and Tea.
Halstead, Kansas.
The Roller Custom Mill.
W. D. MIERAU, Prop.
Our Exchange Rate is the most liberal.
Your wheat made into flour at 12 1/2 c bu,
We buy Wheat. Corn, Oats and Rye.
Halstead. - - Kansas.
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S. T. DANNER, Co. Vice Pres.
The vice President for the entire county, who is to act in the absence of the President, at the annual meetings is the Hon. S. T. Danner, of Newton. He had served many years previously as a vice President for Pleasant township and will now be our presiding officer at the 14th annual meeting.
Senator Danner was born in 1839 in Rush county Indiana. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of the 37th Ind. Vol. Infantry and in 1872 located in Pleasant township. Many of our annual meetings have been enlivened by speeches from Mr. Danner.
He is now a resident of Newton and puts in his time waiting on patrons of the Post Office
The Frisco Barber Shop.
A. T. Mounts, Prop.
The Pioneer Barber of the West.
Halstead,
Neatest and Best Shop in Harvey County.
Kansas.
N. J. SMITH, WAGON SHOP.
1 door West of Jones’ Stable. Halstead, : : : Kansas.
Get our prices on Poultry and Produce before you sell.
Halstead, : Kansas.
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Book Store, which he recently purchased.
He has done as much as any other resident to popularize the annual meetings and it would be nothing more than proper to elevate him to the office of President.
Senator Danner has served three terms as County Superintendent and for four years represented the counties of Harvey and McPherson in the higher branch of our State Legislature. Both of these positions he tilled with credit to himself and an honor to his constituents and no doubt do as well were he chosen as President of the Old Settlers’ Organization.
E. J. McKEE, D. D. S.
Resident Dentist
Halstead, Kansas.
At Burrton, Tuesday of each week.
All kinds of dental work neatly done.
LUCAS’
BARBER SHOP.
Opposite Postoffice.
For a first-class shave or an up-to-date hair cut try me. All tools given an antiseptic bath to prevent contagious skin disease Special attention given to ladies’ hair dressing.
H. L. LUCAS, Prop.
Halstead, . Kans.
James Ryan. John Ryan
Ryan $ Son,
Blacksmiths.
Located in Halstead Township, April 27, 1871.
Halstead. : : : Kansas.
J. A. WELCH,, Treasurer.
At the annual meeting in 1895, John A. Welch of Burrton was elected as Treasurer. That he has been a faithful officer is attested by the fact that he has each year since that time receiv-
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ed a unanimous reelection.
Mr. Welch was a pioneer in the settlement of California, having made an overland trip to that state in 1854, reaching the “Old Hang-town’’ after four months experience on the plains. He mined for gold three years but didn’t find it and returned to his former home in Iowa. In 1882 he located in Burrton, first engaging in the lumber business and later in the business of a Banker. He is now leading a semi retired life and is enjoying the competence lain up in his earlier life.
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Big Department Store.

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Brown’s old Stand.
Halstead, Kansas
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HARVEY COUNTY.

KAISER’S Restaurant
—Is the best place to go tor—
Ice Cream, Cold Drinks, Short Orders and Regular Meals.
Choice line of Confectionery and Cigars.
Brief Sketch of Its Organization and Early Settlement.
Harvey county was organized by act of the Legislature on February 29, 1872. It comprised all of its present territory, taken from Sedgwick and McPherson counties with the exception of Walton and Highland townships which were taken from Marion county and added by an act of the Legislature in March, 1873.
It was named in honor of the Governor at that time, James M. Harvey. The history of the county, however dates from the summer of 1869, when the first scattering settlement was made.
The first election was held on May 20, 1872, when Newton was designated by a vote of the people, as a county seat. The
E. M. HOOVER, M.D.
Physician and Surgeon.
Office 3 Doors South of Post Office. Located in Halstead 1885
Halstead, Kansas.
Blacksmith Work in all its Branches Done in First-class Manner.
Halstead, Kansas.
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county officers appointed by the Governor were all elected, with the exception of a commissioner.
There was much rivalry between Newton and Sedgwick and fraudulent voting was carried on to such an extent that the returns from both of those places were thrown out.
With the coming of the railroad to Newton, the first passenger train, arriving July 17, 1871, the county settled up rapidly and within two or three years nearly every desireable claim had been taken.
The branch line of railroad from Newton to Wichita was built in the fall of 1871, having been assisted by an issue of bonds to the extent of $200,000, authorized at an election held in Sedgwick city, August 11, 1871.
W. P. Haywood,
—Opera House Block.—
Furniture, Carpets, Curtains, Undertaking, Sewing Machines, Wall Paper, Trunks, Baby Buggies Etc.
BURRTON, , . KANSAS.
E. BLANPIED & SONS,
--Dealers in-
Lumber and Building Material.
ii^Let us figure on your next bill.
BURRTON, : : KANSAS.
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DAILY'S STORE
Carries a Full and Complete Line of
GROCERIES and QUEENSWARE.
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Restaurant and Short Order Business a Specialty.
W. L. Daily, Attorney. Burrton, Kans.
JOHN N. CORGAN-Oldest Settler.
This souvenir would not be considered complete unless it contained a likeness of the earliest settler of the county. The above is a good cut of John N. Corgan, who pre-empted the quarter on which Sedgwick city is now located. He later homesteaded on Sec. 24, Halstead township,
GOOD RIGS TERMS REASONABLE.
NEW LIVERY BARN.
J. A. SANDERS, Prop.
Special Attention Given the Traveling Public.
1-2 Block West of BURRTON,
Main St. KANSAS.
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EXPENSES ARE PAID
Halstead Business Men Guarantee all Expenses of Entertainment.
Chas. Gorvin,
The question as to who should pay the expenses of the annual meetings used to be a perplexing one each year but it is so no longer. The citizens of Halstead of recent years considered it an honor to entertain the Old Settlers and a guarantee fund is annually subscribed to pay all bills incurred which cannot be met
Meal and Feed Mill in Connection.
J. W. Shive, Pres.
GRAIN and COAL
See ns before you sell your grain or buy your coal.
J. A. Welch, Vice Pres. J. T. Shive, Cash.
from the sale of privileges in the Park. Halstead people are easy marks when it comes to providing cash for entertaining the annual gathering and all they ask is the privilege of paying the bills each year. The old time method of passing the hat has been obselete for many years and will probably never be resorted to again.
Burrton State Bank.
Capital, $10,000.00
DIRECTORS.
J. W. Shive. E. E. Shive. J. A. Welch.
D. H. Jones. J. T. Shive.
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NEWTON CITY.
The Newton townsite was laid out in March 1871 and it is claimed that the first frame structure was moved onto it from Darlington township the latter part of the month. Within a few weeks temporary buildings had been erected along Main street. Peter Luhn had the first building with a foundation, erected at the corner of Main and sixth streets, where now stands the structure occupied by J. P. Ramseyer.
Lon Steele was early on the scene and run a bakery. S. J. Bentley started the first hotel. No record is obtainable as to who started the first saloon for the number of which Newton was noted during the next year. One hundred people occupied the
G. S. WHITE & SONS,
Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries, Shoes, Hats, Furnishings.
Our Stock is Complete in Every Particular.
Country Produce Wanted at all Times.
Burrton, Kansas
W. P. OSBORN,
Dealer
Harness, Saddles, Fly Nets, Robes.
Established 1879.
Oldest Business Man in Burrton.
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town site by the first day of June
1871.
The first preaching in the county was done by a Presbyterian minister in July, in a building near where the Lehman Hardware Co. is now located. In September the first Sunday school was organized in a room furnished by Muse & Spivey who were land agents for the Santa Fe road.
Newton was named from the city of Newton, Mass., near where many of the stockholders of the Santa Fe resided at that time.
Michael
The ..
Photographer
Says He Can.
Best operating room in the connty. Burrton, Kansas.
W. H. Wilson, Pres. J. H. Elem, Vice Pres. M. D. Eales, Cash.
Burrton State Exchange Bank
Paid up Capital $10,000.
A general Banking business transacted. Loans made on favorable terms. Insurance a specialty. Notary business transacted.
The Burrton Grain Co.
S. J. EALES, Mgr.
GRAIN, FEED and COAL.
We pay the top of the market at all times for grain
Burrton, - - Kansas.
G. F. Benthusm President 1900.
The subject of the above, was instrumental in perfecting the organization of Old Settlers. He was the first Vice President and last year served as President He located in Halstead township, Feb. 22, 1871, and has ever since made it his home.
Collins & Oliver
Proprietors of the
Comer Restaurant.
Ice Cream and Summer Drinks.
BURRTON. , . KANSAS.
Prof. Langford ready for the drop. Two thousand feet above the earth. Will be seen in Halstead Old Settlers’ Day.
Union Hardware Co.
Stone Block.
Hardware, Stoves, Wagons, Windmills and Farm Implements.
Agents for...
Columbia Buggies, J. I. Case, Rock Island, De-fiance Sulky and Gang Plows, Kings Disc Drills, Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines.
UNION HARDWARE CO.
Burrton,
Kansas.

HON. E. W. HOCH.
Address of the Day to be Delivered by the Marion Editor.
H. M. JUDKINS,
The committee was very fortunate in securing for this occasion, one of the best known and most popular orators in the state, to deliver the annual address, the Hon. E. W. Hoch, the Republican editor, of Marion.
While our speaker of the day has refused many political offices yet we have it from a reliable source that he would not object to the nomination for State Printer next year should his party have a majority of the legislature.
Edward Wallis Hoch was born in Danville, Ky., March 17,1849. He was educated in the common schools and had a preparatory course at Center College. He served a regular apprenticeship
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The Broadway Livery Stable.
Rubber Tired Rigs. Good Hack Service.
113 West Broadway. Newton, Kansas.
Up-to-Date Livery Barn.
J. B. THOMPSON, Prop.
RUBBER TIRES RIDE EASY. WE HAVE THEM.
i^D. M. Maher, V. S. makes headquarters at this barn.
See me when you need an auctioneer.
East 9th St. Newton, Kansas.
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at the printer’s trade and came to Kansas in 1872, taking a preemption “claim” till he could prove up on it. In the fall of 1874, on the very day the grass hoppers came, he bought the Marion Record, which he has conducted ever since. When Mr. Hoch bought the Record he had ten dollars in money and gave a thousand dollar mortgage, bearing 24 per cent interest. For a year or more he was devil, printer, pressman, solicitor, bookkeeper. business manager—the whole thing—without office help and besides, “batched” in the office for a year. He was twice nominated by acclamation and elected by Republicans for Representative in 1889, 1893. He was speaker protem of the House in 1893, and was supported for Congress in 1893, and for gov-
J. J. KREHBIEL,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
Carriages, Buggies and Wagons
Hand made spring and farm 138-140 East 6th Street,
wagons for sale. Newton, Kan.
Reference: Any Old Settler. Notary Public and Abstracter.
H. H. McADAMS,
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
Located in Halstead township 1872
First Mayor of Halstead,
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Newton, - - Kansas.
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D. S. Welsh, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
THE WELSH’S were the first people created. Adam was named Adam WELSH and our first mother was named Eve WELSH. For a long time there was none but WELSH’S in the world But occasionally some member would do something mean—for instance, get drnnk, like Noah WELSH, or kill a man, like Cain WELSH— whereupon he was expelled from the WELSH family and his named changed. In this way the WELSH family lias always maintained its integrity and has remained as it was in the beginning -the very salt of the earth. Farmers will find the best accommodations at D. S. Welsh’s place when in Newton.
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ernor in 1894, without his solic-itation.
Mr. Hoch was married in 1876 to Miss S. L. Dickerson, an Ohio girl. He has four children—two j boys and two girls. He came to Kansas for his health, and in twenty-six years he has never missed an issue of his paper from sickness. He has grown physically strong in Kansas, has succeeded in other ways, and is in dead love with the old Sunflower State.
Mr. Hoch is one of the best stump speakers in Kansas. He can talk to old settlers equally as well as to a political gathering. On this occasion there will be no place given to talk of a political nature in Mr. Hoch's address.
ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS.
N. BARNUM & CO.
517 Main Street, Newton, Kansas.
Our Stock of Hats and Furnishings is Second to None.
P.Loewen, Pres., J. R. Toews, Sec., D. Langenwalter, Treas., Aulne, Ks. Newton, Ks. Halstead, Ks.
MENNONITE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
(Incorporated December 11, 1880.)
NEWTON,
KANSAS.
Our loans being made for ten years, no new agent's commission has to be paid at the end of three or five years, if any portion of the debt remains unpaid. Principal and interest are payable in ordinary money, not in gold coin.
The borrower is granted the privilege of reducing his indebtedness by making partial payments in any amount at any time after one year, with rebate of interest from date of payment; and this privilege is printed in the Mortgage papers.
Every person desiring a farm loan will save money by investigating our plan.
WINNE BUILDING.
WINNE & WINNE,
Long Distance Phone 312
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W. J. SLOAN, Vice Pres, Garden Tp.
The Vice President for Garden j township is W. J. Sloan, who located on the southeast quarter of Sec. 36, in the spring of 1878 coming here from Iowa with his parents. Mr. Sloan was born in ;
Our Shoes Warranted to Give Satisfaction
Reliable
FOOTWEAR
Prices to Suit Everyone.
Will May,
609 Main St. Newton, Kas.
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Ohio in 1859, moved to Iowa in 1865 and since he has resided in Harvey county thinks this is the best country on earth. For the past two years he has retired from farming and is now a citizen of Halstead being employed as stenographer and book keeper in the Ruth Self Feeder Manufacturing Co.
He has always been an active worker for the success of the annual meetings and it is to be regretted that his removal from Garden will necessitate the election of a new man to represent that towuship.

DUFF & DUFF,
House Furnishers and Undertakers.
516-18-20 Main Street. NEWTON, KANSAS.
LIFE, FIRE, PLATE GLASS,
ACCIDENT
INSURANCE.
C. M. GLOVER,
Newton, Kansas.
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OUR ADVERTISERS.
New settlers as well as the old ones, will find the business firms and professional men whose ads and cards are found in this Souvenir to be strictly reliable in every way. Their liberality in the matter of taking space made this publication possible and we hope it will be appreciated by all who peruse these columns.
Every line of business in the county is represented by firms whose standing is unquestioned and we hope to see them profit by the use of space in the Annual Souvenir and program of the Old Settlers’ Organization.
E. J. Bookwalter, Publisher.
NEWTON MUSIC CO.
We buy all our goods in quantity—and buy at the lowest cash prices—consequently we are selling goods for less money than many other dealers. Pianos, $150. Organs, $50, Sewing Machines, $18.
“Day” Bicycles, guaranteed 1 year. (Better than many sold for $35.)
Our price $25.00
Bicycle Tires at $2,00, $2.50, $3 00, $3.25, $3.50 Remember, the prices above are quoted only on first-class goods.
508 Main Street. Newton, Kansas.
122 East Third Street.
Newton, Kansas.
G. A. HEGE--Vice Pres. Halstead Tp.
At the last meeting, G. A. Hege was chosen the Vice President for Halstead township without opposition. Mr. Hege has many times served on the Executive C o m m i ttee of Halstead citizens having in charge the arrangements for the annual
J. W. Trousdale, Pres. Don Kinney, Cash. J. C. Nicholson, Vice-Pres.
The Midland National Bank.
Capital $50,000 00
Newton, - - Kansas.
THE NEWTON MARBLE WORKS
J. C. CHANDLER, PROP.

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meetings.
He came to Halstead from Trenton, ILL., in 1879, and for eighteen years was engaged in the general merchandise business. Two years ago he organized the Ruth Self-Feeder Manufacturing Co., for the manufacture of feeders for threshing machines.
As an officer of the Old Settler’ s organization he has always been found attending strictly to his duties and contributed in no small measure to the pleasures of the various meetings.
The Old Settlers
And The New Settlers
All Have Their
Our New Operating Room is the Largest in Central Kansas.
Photographs
...Made by...
Murphy
Newton.
...The Newton...
Milling and Elevator Company.
Capacity 600 Barrels Per Day.
Our brands of Flour have a World-wide Reputation.
Milling Wheat Wanted at all Times.
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READY TO MAKE THE ASCENT
Prof. T. F. Langford of Denver, but recently of Whitewater, who has been contracted with,
Try the....
New Bon Ton Restaurant
Chas. W. Mitchner, Prop.
MEALS 20 Cts.
Lunch and Cold Drinks a Specialty.
614 MAIN STREET. NEWTON, KANSAS.
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to make a balloon ascension and double parachute jump, is one of the most daring aeronauts in the country. He has been following his profession for the past fifteen years and has had some thrilling experiences.
At an altitude of not less than 2,000 feet, he will loosen a small parachute to which his dog is attached and later makes his downward ascent with his large apparutus.
This attraction has been secured at great expense and the committee hopes everybody will stay and see it.
Notary Public. U. S. Claim Agent.
J. C. JOHNSTON,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent.
See me for Choice Harvey County Farms.
General Real Estate Business Transacted.
Located in Highland Township April 29, 1871.
NEWTON, - - KANSAS.
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For
MOON BROS.
BUGGIES,
Peninsular Steel Ranges and Stoves with Ventilat-ing Ovens,
Hardware or Plumbing
Go to —
G. R. FOLLETT & CO.,
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A. G. RICHARDSON, Richland Tp.
One of the few early settlers of the county, who have continued to reside on their homestead is A. G. Richardson, of Richland township, who located in that township in June, 1870. He was appointed County Commissioner at the organization of the county and was the first chairman of the Board. He continued in that capacity until Feb. 1874 when he resigned to accept the office of R e p re s e n tative to the Legislature, to which he had been elected the previous fall.
Mr. Richardson has been the Vice President for Richland since 1892 and has missed but very few meetings.
H. D. WELLS,
...DENTIST...
Office over McManus’ Store.
NEWTON, .. . KANSAS.
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RIVERSIDE PARK, Halstead.
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For Dishes of Every Description at Modern Prices, go to
The China Emporium.
613 Main Street.
Finest line of Dinner and Chamber Sets, Fruit Jars and Rubbers, Jellies and House Furnishing Good Etc.
ESTABLISHED 1887. W. L PLUMB,
THIS SOUVENIR AND PROGRAM Was Printed by
THE HALSTEAD INDEPENDENT. E.J. Bookwalter, Pub.
Let Us do Your Printing.
HALSTEAD.
The first town-site of Halstead was laid out by Capt. John Sebastian, one mile east of the present location, but on account of its close proximity to Newton lots were never placed on the market and in 1873, the present location was platted.
George Sweesy started the first building, although several had been previously moved up from Sedgwick.
The town was incorporated with a population of about 400, in 1877 and H. H. McAdams was the first Mayor. The coun-cilmen were John Lehmann, M. S. Ingalls, J. E. Ruth and O. Y. Hart. Jas. Ryan was elected the first Police Judge.
BURRTON.
Burrton was platted in the summer of 1871, and was named in honor of Isaac T. Burr, a very prominent official of the Santa Fe road.
J. J. Hunt was the first postmaster and he in partnership with J. H. Gresham, who is still a resident of Burrton, started the first business house.
THE EARLY ELECTION.
At the Presidential election in 1872, General Grant received 563 votes and Horace Greeley 187 votes.
In 1876, Hayes received 1,006 votes and Tilden 357 votes.
Lehman H. & I. Co.
Headquarters for
Beckwith Round Oak Heaters, Furnaces and Quick Meal Ranges, Bain and Winona Wagons, Rubber Tire Buggies
Surreys and Road Wagons. Call and See Us.
Lehman H. & I. Co.
604, 606, 608 Main Street. Newton, Kansas.
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SEDGWICK.
The oldest city in the county is Sedgwick. It was laid out in the summer of 1870, and had developed into quite a trading point before Newton was thought of
Chas. Schaefer, Dr. Floyd and John Corgan located in that vicinity during the summer of
1869. It was in Sedgwick where the first white child was born in the county, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schaefer, on the 12th of August,
1870.
Some Nice Day
You want a Photo of some member in your family. Between now and the first of December I will give you two Photos Free with each dozen—provided you present this card when you order same.
D. Riesen, photographer.
Successor to Tripp. Newton, Kansas.
THE CITY HOTEL,
N. A. Mathis of Newton, S. B. Cretcher and Wm. Finn were among the early arrivals in the fall of 1870. All are still residents of the county.
M. L. FRASE, Prop.
Enlarged and newly furnished. The only up-to-date $1 per day hotel in , Newton. Good Meals. Prompt Service. Clean Beds.
East 5th, Street, One-half Block from Main.
CLOTHING
FURNISHINGS HATS, CAPS TRUNKS AND V A L I S E S IN THE COUNTY
NEWTON’S BIG CLOTHING STORE.
GOOD GOODS LITTLE PRICES
WALT’S OLD STAND
To Our Friends:...
E ARE exceedingly glad of the opportunity (through this booklet) to thank our many friends throughout Harvey and surrounding counties for the many favors they have shown us, and we solicit a continuance of the same. To reciprocate, we will extend the right hand of fellowship to both old and new patrons, and give the full value of our motto, the three R's. Reliable Goods, Right Treatment and Reasonable Profits, which makes all merchandise at the lowest possible price, as we have the only strictly Cash Depart-ment Store in the county. We sell at the lowest price and have no accounts for the cash customers to pay. Did you ever stop to think that an honest man, trading at a credit store pays the debts of the dishonest man? It is often the case that he does, but here each man pays his own bills—“equal rights to all, and special privileges to none" is another motto at
HANLIN’S, Newton, Kan.

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SECOND ANNUAL FAIR,
| Harvey County Agricultural Society.
H NEWTON, KANSAS, 3
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J. T. AXTELL, President A. B. GILBERT, Treas.
G. R. FOLLETT, Vice President. J. C. NICHOLSON, Secy.