KANSAS BANK CLOSED
The Whereabouts of One of the Proprietors of the
Institution Unknown
Mankato, Kan. , June 14 - The Bank of Burr Oak,
Jewell county, closed its doors yesterday morning. The bank was owned by Hulbert Brothers, and the liabilities
are $35,000. The assets are practically nothing. C. D. Hulbert, of the institution has fled and his whereabouts
are unknown.
The depositors are greatly incensed and if he should
return, either of his own accord or to answer a criminal charge, there being some inclination among the depositors
of preferring such a charge, he would be roughly dealt with. (Trenton Evening Times, Page 6, June 14, 1893)
AFTER A RUNAWAY GIRL
Kansans Come to Kansas City to Get Beulah Gutchines
of Mankato.
Atchison, Dec. 3 - John Gutchines a well-to-do
citizen of Mankato, Kan. And John B. Rea mayor of the same town, arrived in Atchison today in search of Beulah
Gutchines the 15 year old daughter of John Gutchines who ran away from home a few days ago. The girl had been in
Atchison but had gone on to Kansas City on the next train. (Kansas City Star, page 10, December 3, 1897)
A BOY DROVE OFF WITH A SPAN OF HORSES
Burr Oak, Kas., Nov. 22 - Ray Hotchkiss, an 11
year old boy, left town Thursday, driving south with a span of horses and has not been seen since. He secured the
team at a livery stable representing that he going to Mankato. (Kansas City Star, page 8, November 22, 1898)
FRED WALKER & SISTER CORA LEFT WASHINGTON
FOR CALIFORNIA
Fred Walker and sister Cora of Mankato, Kansas,
and who have been visiting here, left yesterday for California, where they will spend some time before returning
home. (Olympia Record, page 3, August 20, 1913)
"The Independent" iss. 11 Mar 1887 -
"Mr. Reynolds was improving. It was hoped his cancer could be stopped."
"Burr Oak Herald" iss. 21 Jul 1887 - p.1 Holmwood - "Mr. Elisha Reynolds
died last Saturday the 16th inst. He is done with immense suffering that he had to go through, while here but we
hope he has gone at rest now and our sympathy is with the bereaved friends of the deceased."
"Burr Oak Republican" iss. 28 Jul 1887 - Troublecreek - "The will of Elisha Reynolds
was read last Monday [i.e. 25 July] being ten days after his death. There is dissatisfaction on the part of some
and arrangements are being made to break the will, as it is claimed that it was not done according to law,
there being no witnesses when the will was made. While one of the interested being present at the time."
Died 17 Jul 1887 in Jewell Co., Kansas from cancer
after long illness according to newspaper obit.
The posted index for Burr Oak Cemetery, Jewell Co, KS, lists Elisa Reynolds
in an unmarked grave in Section A, Block 3, Plot 16. Elisha
Reynolds died 17 Jul 1887. Each
plot has 16 gravesites. Only five in this plot are marked
DISTURBANCE BETWEEN CITIZENS AND CIRCUS MEN
ATCHISON, KAS., Sept. 20---A special to the Champion says: A serious row occurred between the citizen of Burroak, Jewell county, Kansas, and
the showmen belonging to Miles Orten's circus, on Friday, in which one man was killed and several wounded. There
was a disturbance created by a drunken citizen named Elliott, and a general fight occurred. Elliott was arrested
and the circus men took their effects to the train. A crowd followed them, and just as the mayor had restored order,
a man named Evans appeared at the depot with a double barrel shot gun and fired into the train. At this moment
the train pulled out and the circus men fired a volley at the crowd, killing J. Longnecker, mortally wounding Mayor
Marr and slightly wounding a boy. Longnecker had not taken part in the row. He leaves a wife and six children.
The Orton circus is the same that was in the horrible affair at Greeley, Colorado, some time ago. It was billed
to show at Washer today, and thither about a hundred Burroak people went by special train to arrest the murderers.
Great excitement prevails at Burroak. Another special to the Champion from
Washer says sixteen circus men were arrested there this morning by the sheriff of Jewell county. This afternoon
they were taken to Greenleaf by the sheriff of Washington county. At 7 o'clock this evening a hundred men arrived
there from Burroak, and at least accounts 500 men were at the depot awaiting developments.
(Salt Lake Tribune ~ September 25, 1884)
LAWYER HODSON DEAD
The Missing Kansas Man Murdered in California
Riverside, Cal., Deb. 16---A body found in the
thick brush of the river bottom a week ago with the hands and feet tied and two bullet holes through the head has
been identified as that of Ira F. Hodson, formerly a lawyer of Mankato, Kan., by friends in Southern California
from photographs of the murdered man. He had been missing since the day before the murder. He had been pronounced
insane at Portland, Ore., in October.
(Topeka Weekly Capital ~ December 17, 1897)
JEWELL COUNTY BEATS CORN
RECORD
Last year Jewell county raised more corn than any
other county in the world, eleven million bushels. This year it will raise twelve million bushels, thus breaking
the world's record twice in succession.
(National Reflector ~ August 28, 1897 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
TRAGIC FIRE DECEMBER
23
A tragic fire at the east edge of Mankato early
Wednesday morning, December 23, took the lives of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Miller.
Earl Murray was working all night at the State
Highway Shops. He saw a blaze northwest of the shop. At first he thought it was someone burning trash but decided
to investigate. He found the built-in porch at the north edge of the Miller house was on fire.
Earl immediately drove to town and had the fire
department called and he notified Corky Thompson, Mankato police chief. It was about 2:00 a.m.
The efficient Mankato fire department was promptly
at the scene of the fire. By the time they arrived, the whole house was on fire. A strong north wind was blowing
and the smoke was very thick.
Water was streamed on the fire at once. As soon
as it was safe to enter the structure, Chet Leonard, fire chief, and other members of the department, wearing their
masks, went into the house and found the bodies.
Mr. Miller, who was 83, was in bed in the southeast
corner of the home. He had been confined to his wheel chair for some time. His wife, Grace, who was 85, was found
in the door to the bedroom, a few steps west of the bed.
The picture above shows the completely gutted house.
The outside of the home is stucco and didn't burn. The interior of the home was a roaring furance when the fire
department arrived.
The temperature was around 10 degrees and the firemen
fought the blaze from aroundn 2:00 a.m. to after 5:00 a.m.
The many friends of this fine couple are saddened
by their death. Fuenral services were held at the Kramer Funeral Home in Mankato at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December
24. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Peugh and daughter, Sarah Jane, of Aurora, Colorado, were here for the services of Mrs.
Peugh's father and step-mother. The complete obituary is printed in this week's Record.
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R. R. MILLER -- OBITUARY
Rolla Robert Miller, son of John and Frances Miller,
was born October. 26, 1887, on a farm south of Mankato, and passed away on December 23, 1970, at the age of 83
years, 1 month, and 27 days.
He was united in marriage to Alice Sarah Kiefer
November 28, 1912. To this union two children, Clarence Earl and Helen Maxine, were born.
He lived his entire life in Jewell County farming
and giving to his neighbors and community when called upon, always cheerful. He was a member of the United Harmony
Methodist Church and attended regularly until ill health prevented his attendance.
He was preceded in death by his son, Clarence,
and his invalid wife whom he devotedly cared for until the time of her death in 1962.
He was united in marriage to Grace Alcorn March
1966 with whom he shared his last years.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Maxine)
Peugh, Aurora, Colorado; four grandchildren, Cogie Elzea, Northglenn, Colorado, William E. Peugh, Dodge City, Kansas,
James Peugh, Santa Ana, California, and Sara Jane Peugh, Aurora, Colorado; five geat-grandchildren, Barbara, John,,
and Jeff Elzea, Tamara and Susan Peugh; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Love, Mankato, Kansas; nieces, nephews; and a host
of relatives and friends.
(Jewell County Record ~ December 31, 1970 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
