WICHITA, KS – In the early morning of June 27, 1920, Rock Island Railroad Special Agent Charles F. Artz arrested four men on vagrancy charges near the Rock Island tracks in North Wichita. As Agent Artz escorted the men out of railroad yards to meet a city patrolman who was to take custody of the suspects, three men, not associated with the vagrants, accosted Agent Artz and shot him once in the head. Agent Artz died at the scene.
Kansan Killed In Plane Crash
ATCHISON, KAN. – Lieut. Clement Ripperger, who met death in an airplane crash at Riverside Fall, California, on March 31, formerly lived in Atchison. For five years he was employed here as a general mechanic. He went to Detroit several years ago and became a mechanical engineer for an automobile factory. Enlisting in the aerial service a year and a half ago he won rapid promotion and for some time prior to his death was an instructor. He was unmarried. His father, C.L. Ripperger, now resides in Moline, Illinois. – The Evening Kansan-Republican, Newton, Kansas. Saturday, April 5, 1919. Page 1. © Transcribed by Darren McMannis for Prairie Wind Publications.
W.C. Renner Property Traded
DIGHTON, KS – W.C. Renner has traded for the Welch property, which she recently sold to Jake Simon. He will get possession sometime in October. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Compiled by Sonya Thomas and Transcribed by Janeice Crosson for KCGS.US.
Owen – Hockaday Married
DIGHTON, KS – At the home of the bride’s parents at high noon September 16th, Pete H. Owen and Hattie L. Hockaday were united in marriage by Rev. Hodges. The bride was attended by Miss Alice Conner, and Guy Doll served as best man. The bride and groom left Monday morning for Newton where they expect to make their future home. They will stop on their way at Hutchinson at the State Fair. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Compiled by Sonya Thomas and transcribed by Janeice Crosson for KCGS.US.
Hagans – Morse Married
DIGHTON, KS – Arthur Hagans, of this place, and Irene Morse, of Gove County, were united in marriage at Boulder Colorado, They will make their home on Sunny Slope Ranch, southwest of Utica. Mrs. Hagans was formerly a Gove County teacher. The light plant went to an eighteen schedule Monday. This is the best that it is possible for the city to do at the present time. There is considerable pressure for a twenty-four hour service. This would certainly be a fine thing. The council is keenly alive to the situation and would be glad to furnish the continuous service, but just at this time it is impossible. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. September 21, 1917. Compiled by Sonya Thomas.
Ralph Brockhausen Buried
DIGHTON, KS – Ralph Newton Brockhausen, the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Brockhausen died Monday August 13th. The funeral services were held from the home Tuesday evening. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. September 17, 1917. Transcribed by Janeice Crosson for KCGS.US.
Light Plant Hours Change
At the last meeting of the city council the daylight run of the light plant was modified somewhat. Hereafter the plant will operate until further notice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday beginning as the usual hour and running until 12:00 o’clock. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. August 17, 1917. Transcribed by Janeice Crosson for KCGS.US.
A Sad Sailor’s Wife
NEW YORK – Somewhere in Dover Plains is a sad little bride whose heart aches for a sailor boy whom she wed at midnight Thursday and parted from him early Friday morning. The romance is that of Miss Fanny Augusta Benson, daughter of Mrs. Carmel C. Benson who lives on the old Post Road at Dover Plains, and Howard Kinne Rogers, son of Peter Rogers of Brooklyn and who has made his home with his aunt, Miss Rose Kinne, of Dover Plains.
For some time past he has been employed at the Winchester Arms Works in New Haven. Thursday evening, he returned home and told his fiancée of his intention to enlist, urging her to become his bride before he left. The young lady consented so they got into her mother’s limousine, accompanied by the latter and went to search of Henry Senk, of Dover Plains, who willingly agreed to act as best man. It was nearing twelve o’clock when the bridal party reached Justice Hoppe’s residence, but that general official quickly donned his clothes and united the young couple. They spent the night in Poughkeepsie and in the morning the gallant bridegroom marched away with the Naval Militia leaving a very downhearted little lady. Mr. Rogers and his bride are both 22 years old and both belong to old families of the Dover Plains district. Mrs. Rogers is a granddaughter of the late E.I. Gay and is well known to a number of Lane County people. The Poughkeepsie, New York Eagle. Reprinted in the Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. August 17, 1917. Transcribed by Janeice Crosson for KCGS.US.
Anna Chaney Passes Away
DIGHTON – Mrs. Anna L. Chaney passed away at her home near PenDennis about three o’clock Monday morning at the age of 73 years. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday and burial was made in the White Rock cemetery. The Dighton News, Dighton, Kansas. May 10, 1917. (c) KCGS 2017. Transcribed by Janeice Crosson.
Graves-Carl Wedding
DIGHTON – Miss Ethel Carl and Mr. Ralph Graves were united in marriage Sunday noon at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Carl of Imperial. Mrs. R.J. Hopkins, of Garden City played Lohengrin’s weeding march and the young people took their places beneath white wedding bells in the double parlor doors. Little Ruby Underwood bore the ring in a white carnation and Rev. Nelson Gardner, of Dighton, read the impressive ring ceremony. The bride was very charming in a dress of white embroidered voile and lace veil. After the ceremony and congratulations, a splendid dinner was served. The bride’s brother Harry and Plum and sister Mrs. H.H. Wristen assisting. Mr. and Mrs. Graves took the evening train from Garden City for a few days visit in Colorado points after which they will be at home to friends on the ranch in Sutton Township. The Dighton News, Dighton, Kansas. May 10, 1917. (c) KCGS 2017. Transcribed by Janeice Crosson.