What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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13 Years Ago Nov. 18, 1936 Through appointment by Governor Johnson, Joe C. Jankovsky of Ovid will become commissioner in Sedgwick County to replace Earl Quinn, who has resigned due to ill health. Mr. Jankovsky is an Ovid merchant and is a brother of A. Jankovsky of Haxtun. Mrs. H.B. Prouty, proprietor of a ladies' shop in Haxtun, opened a new store in Holyoke this week. Mrs. Emil Bentson of Haxtun will have charge of the new store. The first organized rabbit drive of the winter will be held...
13 Years Ago Oct. 21, 1936 First snow of winter birngs moisture to entire farm region: Snow was reported at Cheyenne, Wyo., and as far east as Grant, Nebr. The storm will be of great benefit to the winter wheat, which is reported to be in good shape throughout this territory. John Henginbotham, a Phillips County pioneer and business man, passed away in Holyoke on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the age of 84 years. He was one of the founders of the First National Bank at Holyoke. Born in England, Mr....
13 Years Ago Oct. 14, 1936 David Templeton, prominent citizen of Haxtun and pioneer rancher in this territory, passed away early Sunday morning (Oct. 11, 1936) at the age of 90 years. A granary containing more than 200 bushels of wheat was destroyed at the farm operated by Hubert Brown two and one-half miles northeast of Haxtun Wednesday afternoon. A new lean-to shed, which served as a barn, escaped damage when neighbors and several men from Haxtun cut the shed loose from the burning building...
13 Years Ago Sept. 16, 1936 Miss Ardis and Ellen and Willis Marlatt left last Friday morning to enroll at the Colorado State Agriculture college for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Larson of Nebraska have purchased the Wages store from Mrs. S.E. Williams. The Larsons will take possession the first of September. Lloyd Adamson left Haxtun Tuesday morning for Denver to attend the national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Paoli News - Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Seeman, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur...
13 Years Ago Sept. 9, 1936 George Decker, 67, passed away at a hospital in Haxtun Thursday morning. Mrs. Clifford Gum of the Wages community passed away last Friday at a Denver hospital at the age of 19 years. Main street in Haxtun is to be oiled surfaced, it was announced this week by town officials. The work will begin next Monday, using state highway equipment. The Tin Can Tourists of the World, folks who have put wheels under parlor, bedroom and bath, assembled 2,000-strong for their summer...
13 Years Ago Sept. 2, 1936 Northeastern Colorado was honored Wednesday afternoon when President Franklin D. Roosevelt stopped Julesburg for a short inspection tour of farm lands and spoke briefly to a crowed estimated at 6,000 persons. In a very formal manner, he named three problems that are of concern at present. "First, we have the immediate problem of taking care of the needy in summer. The second problem is to care for them through the winter. The third is one of long-range planning - a...
13 Years Ago July 15, 1936 County treasurer Ray E. Crosby announced to the voters this week that he would be a candidate on the Republican ticket for reelection this fall. Mr.Crosby, who has entered his fourth year as county treasurer, will likely have no opposition in the primary race. Showers of rain brought temporary relief from the heatwave at Haxtun during the weekend, although the precipitation was not sufficient to benefit crops to any great extent. Quite a number of men have been...
13 Years Ago July 8, 1936 Opening of a modem meat department at the Birrell Food store has been announced for Friday of this week by J.D. Birrell, proprietor of the firm. The meat department has been equipped with a new refrigeration system in connection with a modern display counter. Several hundred pounds of fresh meat may be stored in the refrigerator and the store will be able to keep an adequate stock on hand at all times. Five new stars at one swoop were added to the Hollywood f...
8 Years Ago June 27, 1941 Mr. and MRs. Ernest Starkebaum entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Friehaufs wedding anniversary. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hohn, Mr. and Mrs. Veylerd Baker and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hohn. Ben Gueck, lay delegate, Mrs. John Blake of WSCS and William Schacterle of Highland Center attended the annual Methodist Conference held in Denver. 70 Years Ago June 27, 1951 Rose Leuth and Walter McClain were quietly married at the Church of the...
13 Years Ago July 1 , 1936 Death: G.R. Mock, 76, a resident of this community for over 30 years, passed away Monday, June 29, 1936. The herd of Guernseys owned by A.D. Bahler of Holyoke was high in the Northeastern Colorado Cow Testing Association last month with 741 pounds of milk and 36.5 pounds of butterfat per cow. The high cow is owned by E.L. Ramsay of Haxtun, a Holstein which produced 1,057 pounds of milk containing 53.9 pounds of butterfat for the month. A shipment of fat hogs marketed...
13 Years Ago June 17, 1936 Frank Montgomery, prominent druggist, one of Haxtun's leading business men for over 20 years, passed away at his home here Sunday morning, June 13, 1936. Forty-eight veterans at Haxtun received government baby bonds this week in payment of the World War bonus provided during the present session of Congress. According to officers of the American Legion, the total bonus payment to veterans here will amount to $26,000, or an average of slightly over $500 for each man....
13 Years Ago June 10, 1936 A course in vocational agriculture will be available to students in the Haxtun High School this coming year, according to J.A. Grant, principal. C.W. Scofield, who has been engaged in the high school at Joes during the last two years, will be the new instructor at Haxtun. Deaths: Mrs. H.L. Friend, 74, a resident in the south country for the last 18 years, passed away at her home Saturday morning, June 6, 1936. Mrs. Elmer Felderman is a daughter of the deceased. Funeral...
13 Years Ago June 3, 1936 North Rockland News - Quite a few from this community attended the circus in Sterling Saturday. Dailey News - Mrs. Pearl McIntyre, Arline, and June Aleda and Elmer Schroeder were Sterling shoppers on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Prouty and son Floyd vistited with friends in Sterling Memorial Day. Haxtun markets: wheat, 70 cents; corn, 57 cents; hens, heavy, 14 cents; springs, colored, 15 cents; springs, Leghorn, 12 cents; eggs, 15 cents; cream, 24 cents; butterfat, in...
13 Years Ago May 27, 1936 The Gamble store agency at Haxtun changed ownership this week and in the future the business will be operated by Donald Amack. The deal was completed several days ago, whereby C.H. Barker purchased the local store from L.H. Scott of Yuma. Mr. Amack is a son-in-law of Mr. Barker. Miss Jessie L. Parker, a high school instructor at Haxtun for the last three years, was married last Sunday at Fort Collins, to Mr. F.R. Stansbury. For sale: A-1 grain box for 1927 Chevrolet,...
13 Years Ago May 13, 1936 Eighth grade commencement exercises for elementary schools in the west end of Phillips County will be held Thursday evening at the Church of the Brethren in Haxtun with 50 students. Students from Haxtun include Stuart Exstrom, Fred Meyers, Delbert Anderson, Pete Lubchenco, Leslie Chryst, Margie Nell, Maxine Collins, Robert Reynolds, DeVerne Brooks, Eileen Gipple, Helen Hunt, Betty Groover, Alice Davis, Marjorie Elliot, Earl Critchlow, Catherine Pond, Katherine Wisdom,...
13 Years Ago May 6, 1936 Friends of George A. Voges and Miss Anna M. Higdon learned this week of their marriage, which occurred Wednesday afternoon, April 15, at Brighton. The couple had kept the wedding a secret until a few days ago. Mrs. L.B. Work celebrated her 75th birthday anniversary last Friday, May 1. A surprise party in her honor was given at her home in north Haxtun. The affair was arranged by Mrs. George C. Powell, Mrs. J.A. Work and Miss Hazel Hunt. Guests included Mesdames Tillie...
13 Years Ago April 29, 1936 A gasoline stove explosion caused a fire which completely destroyed the house at the Ray Stauffer farm eight miles northeast of Haxtun Thursday evening. The two-story frame and its contents were consumed by the driving flames before an attempt could be made to bring the blaze under control. Mr. Stauffer, who lives alone, succeeded in putting out the flames on his clothes by jumping into and rolling in a pile of shelled seed corn in an extra room off the kitchen. He...
13 Years Ago April 22, 1936 Miss Evangeline Mooney of Haxtun was one of 18 girls who were recently pledged to sororities at the Colorado State College of Education at Greeley. She became affiliated with the Sigma Upsilon Sorority during the spring pledge week. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.E. Mooney and graduated from Haxtun High School in 1933. Philorado News - Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Starkebaum and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Edwin Wagner home. Wages News - Funeral services were...
13 Years Ago April 15, 1936 In honor of her 80th birthday anniversary, Mrs. C.J. Eckman was given a pleasant surprise party last Friday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eckman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eckman, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Eckman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eckman, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Sandquist, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Franson, Mrs. Allen Tack and Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sand called in the evening. Death: Griffin Wilkinson Crossland, 24, April 14, 1936. In addition to his...
13 Years Ago April 8, 1936 Ridding the crest of a huge wave of votes, candidates on the Progressive ticket were swept into office by a solid majority at the municipal election at Haxtun Tuesday. Attracted by the wet and dry question and by minor issues of the two parties, citizens of the town recorded what is believed to be the largest vote in history. Mayor J.C. Nauman, who was unopposed for reelection, was given a fine vote of confidence by both parities. The six trustees who will head the...
13 Years Ago April 1, 1936 A popular and unanimous vote was accorded Chief Harry O'Hare at the annual meting of the Haxtun Volunteer Fire Department meeting Wednesday evening. The members re-elected him to head the organization for the third successive term. Other officers: Barton Nauman, assistant chief; George McCulloch, chemical captain; Earl Johnson, hose, hook and ladder captain; and James Fitgerald Jr., secretary/treasurer. Charles Ruff was elected to the finance committee. J.A. Work,...
13 Years Ago March 25, 1936 Farmer jubilant as big snow settles over entire region. Blizzard Monday brings nearly an inch of moisture; soil is in good condition after long drought ends; more snow coming: The store brought close to eight inches of snow in this region. Ross Frank, eighth grade student in the Daley school won first place in the Logan County public speaking contest held in Sterling gSaturday. He will accompany Miss Lester, the county superintendent, to Denver the first week in...
13 Years Ago March 18, 1936 Wike Harms, who was lodged in the county jail last week charged with the theft of chickens in this territory, was released on probation Wednesday by County Judge Avery T. Searle. He admitted numerous thefts of chickens over period of several months and pleaded guilty when arraigned in court. A number of people signed a petition this week asking for the release of Harms on probation. IN view of his past reputation and consider that this was his first offense, Judge...
13 Years Ago March 11, 1936 The Mooney hospital at Haxtun was threatened by fire Tuesday afternoon when an oil burner in the building overflowed, spreading burning oil over the basement floor. The fire was smothered by R.C. Kautter with the use of a hand extinguisher. Mrs. Mooney was in charge of the hospital at the time. Upon discovering the fire, she telephoned the city hall and requested that someone bring a fire extinguisher to the hospital. Mr. Kautter and T.C. Crist were in the city hall...
13 Years Ago March 4, 1936 Andrew Krueger, age 10, of Amherst, passed away at the McKnight hospital in Haxtun Friday night following an operation for a ruptured appendix. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Krueger. In addition to his parents, Andrew is survived by four brothers and five sisters. The Dailey basketball team annexed a championship last week by emerging victor of the Logan County tournament at Sterling. Two of the Dailey players were named on the all tournament team, bringing...
