MEMORIES: 100 years ago
Wind and Rain
Sunday afternoon about 3:45 the heaviest rain storm of the season came up from the south and west. When it passed to the north the initiated feared more heavy rain was coming and they were not disappointed. During the night the rain clouds returned with redoubled efforts, raining until after one o'clock Monday morning and many of our good people slept little after midnight, many were up watching the rising streams. The Luta, and Cottonwood river continued to climb their banks until 4:30 Monday afternoon, the Luta lacking but six inches of breaking over the banks above Taylor Riddle's. The Cottonwood went over a low place below town. Tuesday morning the stage of the water was about normal. No damage is reported.
Good Price for Cattle
The Firebaugh brothers shipped four loads of fine fat steers to Kansas City last week and cashed them in for $6.75. This means a good bunch of money for the boys, and their friends are glad they had the nerve to hold their cattle and get them ready to sell regardless of the unsettled condition of the market which several times existed.
Double Wedding
Tuesday afternoon, 2 o'clock, a double wedding took place at the home of Rev. H.M. Gillmore, pastor of the Christian church. The contracting parties were Mr. Forrest Searles, Marion and Miss Tena Keding, Lincolnville, and Mr. Samuel A. Dixon and Miss Maude Searles, both of Marion.
All of the contracting parties above mentioned are well known in Marion and have many close friends that are specially interested in their welfare, who wish for them a happy and prosperous life. The Record joins their many friends in best wishes.
Tooker-Larkin
Harry L. Tooker, 19, of Marion and Ethel Larkin, 17, of Youngtown, sprung a surprise on all their friends Sunday, May 3. Without letting anyone into the secret they went to Alma. Procured a license and were married by the probate judge, who was an old friend of the Tooker family. The young people came home Wednesday, were forgiven, and will soon be at home on the Tooker farm. Here's best wishes for your happiness.
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The fire bell rang about eight o'clock Saturday night and a number of the boys responded quickly with the hose cart, but, we are glad to say, the small blaze that caused the excitement was handled without the hose. The scare was at the Elgin hotel. The porter thought the acetylene plant needed attention and while working with the machine he took out the carbon plug, struck a match and then the trouble began. Henry Wheelock in attempting to replace the plug received painful burns on both hands. Aside from this, no damage was done although everybody about the house had a good scare.
A 12 pound girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King, Tuesday.
The Ogden Studio is finishing a large order of pictures for the Lincolnville and Lost Springs schools and the school north east of Marion taught by Mrs. F.C. Utting (nee Mable Moulton). All this in addition to the large run of local work. Mr. Ogden has been in the hospital in Wichita for a couple of weeks, but is improving. While Mr. Ogden is away the business is being cared for by A.H. Cummings and Lloyd Douglas of Florence.
Several good sized fish were taken while the streams were high. They came up into the backwater to feed and in some cases were easily gotten.
J.G. Forney, Doctor Dental Surgery, arrived in the city the first of the week and on and after May 18th his parlors will be located in the offices formerly occupied by Dr. R.C. Smith in the Dean block. His offices are fully equipped with all up-to-date methods. Dr. Forney is a pleasant gentleman to meet.
A little girl arrived at the home of County Clerk Woolheater last Saturday and one at the home of Jim Baker.
Neglect caused regret. Several men from the city were out on a fishing trip when their sorrow overcame them. They had forgotten to take along some Bachelor cigars. For sale at Red Cross Pharmacy.
Several of the boys paid Florence a short visit Sunday, among them were Carl Sheldon, Louis Hargett, Ray Warrensburg, Carl Noce, and Will Wakefield.
All of the teachers in Marion schools have been re-elected for next year, Supt. C.E. St. John at an increase of $100 over last year. The action of the board has been strongly commended.
A terrific rain fell at Elk Sunday afternoon. L.E. Riggs lost a big pile of oak logs by high water Sunday night. He intended to have them made into lumber.
Gas at Burns
Last Saturday word came to Marion that gas had been struck on Joe Lilley's farm near Burns at a depth of about eighty-four feet. An expert in this lines said a pocket of gas had been struck, but if the well was put down to a good depth in all probability a strong well would be the result. This will likely be done.
