What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago
While the courthouse will not be wholly completed by Fair time, the tile flooring will be laid and the marble wainscoting will be placed. It is intended to have the restrooms and public apartment open for the use of all who come. Many people from all parts of the county will be here for the Fair, and they will want to inspect their building. The formal dedication of the building will be held later when all of the furniture is installed and the county officials have moved in. That will be made an important occasion.
We were greatly impressed Sunday afternoon while calling at George Gravenhorst’s place in Ash Rock Township by the superb equipment he has accumulated for carrying on his extensive farming operation.
Miss Ethel Miller of Sugar Loaf Township was married to Mr. George Turnbull of his city. The ceremony was performed at Phillipsburg by Judge Jones, after which the couple returned to Stockton and commenced housekeeping. The Record extends wishes for a long life and prosperity.
It was reported Wednesday that Miss Carrie Bedard and Mr. Clarence Gartrell were married that morning in the cathedral at Denver.
Mr. and Mrs. Maris have received word from their son, Boyd, who has been taking a post graduate course at Johns Hopkins University the past two years, that he has received the appointment as registrar of the Southern University in Birmingham, Alabama, and will also teach in the department of Physics. Boyd is married and has two children. He is evidently making a success in his college work.
Lyman Flint bought this week his partner’s interest in the Stockton Suitatorium conducted hitherto by Blank & Flint. This establishment has constantly grown in popularity and Lyman becomes the sole owner of a flourishing business built up by hard work and strict attention to each day’s task.
Mr. Editor: I would like to suggest a few improvements for our city park All of us have a proprietary interest in this lovely playground and are interested in making its beauties more accessible. The splendid road that now meanders through it does not yet show all of its sylvan charms when viewed from a moving car. Why not make another entrance by extending the road just east of the powerhouse straight south to the limit of the grounds, then turn west through the hill on the gentle grade and get into the grove on that side? I would also suggest that the Civic League take up the matter of a cement walk for pedestrians, which could reach the lower level by following the side of the hill, and making the descent by a gentler incline than we have now. Citizens could be asked to buy one or more blocks, which can be put in for about $1.80 each. I would take one and I know many others who would do likewise.
Some complaint has been made to me in regard to the Dryden Swimming Pool. Well I say that I have inspected the same and find it absolutely sanitary in every respect. Mr. Dryden pumps eleven gallons of deep well water in the pool every day and night and the same amount runs out at the bottom, making it an absolute line pool The sediment comes from the mineral in the water and is not harmful to anyone. Dr. J. W. McMillen, City Health Officer
Don’t forget the big Sunday School picnic that will be held at Webster. It will be a big treat for everybody. There are programs being arranged by the schools and Reverend Bridwell of Stockton will bring an important message beginning at 2:00 p.m. The baseball game is set for 3:00 p.m. Something doing all day and a good time promised to all. Bring your basket well filled for the big dinner that will be in the grove. This is your day—everybody is invited.
A wedding occurred at the courthouse when Miss Goldie Hazel Curtis of Speed became the bride of Mr. Carl Odle, son of B. A. Odle. The bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, were present for the ceremony, which was performed by Judge Case.
We overlooked the married last week of Miss Susie Colburn to Mr. Joe Reed, which occurred on July 29. Reverend Bridwell officiating. They joined Carl Bray at a western point and proceeded to Colorado to spend their honeymoon.
W. F. Hughes had left for Kansas City to have his chronic throat trouble treated again. A letter to the bank stated that he was getting relief.
P. J. Bray of the Damar neighborhood bought of the Stroup Implement Company last week a 22-40 Case tractor and Joe Verveka a 15-27 Case tractor. Mr. Stroup was able to make immediate delivery. Tractor sales are not very numerous these days, especially those of the high-grade handled in these transactions, which shows that George is a great salesman and does not let the gras grow under his heels when he scents out a prospect.
Harvey McCaslin has 23 acres under a perfect system of irrigation on his farm south of Osborne, In addition to vegetables he is putting out grapes, raspberries and other fruits.
George Fleck has received a radio receiving set which will be in operation next week at the Reflex Kodak Finishing Studio. This is the first set for Stockton.
Mrs. Oechsli visited last week at W. K. Skinner’s. On Saturday they both left via Hays for Walla Walla, Washington. Dr. Oechsli has given up his work in the Arkansas City clinics, and again entered government service. He will have charge of special radio examinations in the Veterans Bureau and is stationed at Walla Walla.
