Annals of
Pomona, Kansas
As taken from the
"Pomona Enterprise," Pomona, Kansas.
02 Jan 1891
"Dr. Vigor is talking of building an office south of his residence."
"Prof S. T. Kelsey writing from his home in Linville, North Carolina speaks of snow drifts three to five feet deep."
Officers of Pomona Lodge AF & AM installed:
J. O. Furry - W. M.
Nick Johnson - S. W.
J. H. Parkinson - J. W.
John Dyer - Treas.
J. J. Whetstone - Sec.
Mrs. A. M. Garrison, teacher of primary department resigns because of health; Miss Cora Headen replaces her.
09 Jan 1891
16 Jan 1891 ISSUE MISSING ?
23 Jan 1891
30 Jan 1891
"Geo. McCord has rented his share in the blacksmith shop to Jourdon Lane and will move to Overbrook for a year."
"We are glad to hear that the bridge across the river on the island road is completed."
06 Feb 1891
"The new bridge across cave run near the Pomona bridge is nearing its completion."
"Our councilmen are going to fix up the calaboose in burglar proof style."
"Dr. B. H. Pasley has formed a copartnership and bought out the drug business of Mrs. T. J. Mackey and taken a lease of her building for five years. All wish the new firm success."
"Mrs. T. J. Mackey will to go Sedalia, Missouri where Frank is now located, as feels that she must be near her boy. While her many friends will regret to see her leave Pomona yet all will wish her a pleasant location in the beautiful city of Sedalia."
"Prof. Stephan of Williamsburg gave a Punch and Judy show last Saturday in Parkinsons Hall to a large audience of all ages."
"The bridge across the river on the island road between here and Ottawa is defective and has not yet been opened."
13 Feb 1891
Presbyterian revival.
"A bridge has been built over the branch of Coal Creek near W. H. Adams which renders the road passable with a team if not heavily loaded."
"Last Friday while Mrs. Martin was out milking, some unknown person or persons entered the house and helped themselves to bread, fried sausage cakes and apples from the kitchen, and a hat and necktie from the bedroom."
20 Feb 1891
"The bridge across cave hollow is completed."
"Notice; The partnership of Doctors Pasley and Topping is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The books of the concern are in the hands of Dr. E. Topping for collection in Topping & Companies store."
"W. B. Henry of Olathe was in town Tuesday with another gentleman, who is going to furnish what new machinery is needed in the mill."
27 Feb 1891 ISSUE MISSING?
06 Mar 1891
"The mill firm shipped out two cars of meal this week and have orders for two more cars."
"We are glad that a long felt want is being supplied by opening and working the section line road running west from Coal Creek school house to the South Illinois school house."
"Frank Frye is working in the mill."
"The Missouri Pacific folks are preparing to fence there right of way along here."
13 Mar 1891
"Wm. Reed and family will move to Washington."
"Dr. Vigor will soon commence work on his new office building."
"The meetings at Greenwood are still in progress. Mrs. R. Graves and Miss Jennie Kelsey were baptized last Sunday."
20 Mar 1891
Elections to be April 6th to elect a mayor.
27 Mar 1891
"As a matter of economy everybody should vote for the courthouse proposition. We are paying $1,000 a year rent four county offices scattered all over Ottawa."
Notice of Special Election. (for courthouse)
"A large force of men have been at work for some time digging a ditch for the purpose of letting the water along the railroad south of town run into the river and grading the road bed above high water mark."
03 Apr 1891
Article in favor of building courthouse.
"A Kansas City juggler entertained a crowd one night this week."
"Horry Paramore came up on Tuesday and secured the calf monstrosity that a cow produced belonging to S. B. McCord. He will stuff it and prepare it for exhibition."
10 Apr 1891
Article on Courthouse proposition.
"J. H. Whetstone is putting out 16,000 grafts, which will increase his nursery considerably."
Opening of indian lands in Indiana Territory.
17 Apr 1891
Courthouse article.
City Council minutes.
24 Apr 1891
Court house proposition carried.
History of Pomona library. *
"A petition is being signed for a bridge across the river at the Miller ford. It is now at the post office."
"Wm. Allen killed eight wolves and received $16 bounty from the county last week."
01 May 1891
High School graduation at Presbyterian church April 23rd.
Pomona Flouring Mill. *
School report; lists students names and their class for next school year.
"Mr. Fred Millers is very sick. Physicians from Kansas City have been called to see him and fears are entertained of cancer in the stomach."
"The GAR is talking of reorganizing."
"Dr. Vigor moved into his new office on Saturday last and had a cash job the first thing, at pulling a tooth."
"The hedges that were planted about here in an early day before barbed wire was discovered are now paying their way by growing the best fence posts we have in this country."
15 May 1891
"A subscription paper was circulated about town on Wednesday for aid in building a United Brethren church building in Appanoose township."
22 May 1891
29 May
"We learn that Charles Ogle is not expected to live. He is very low with Consumption."
05 Jun
"Meeting of Old Soldiers. At the close of Decoration exercises at Pomona on Memorial day May 30, 1891, a number of old soldiers met at Krauses hall as per previous announcement, to discus the question of organizing a GAR Post at Pomona. Meeting called to order by Comrade J. K. Bailey. Comrade J. L. Hummel, Calhoun, Vickers, and Swayze. On motion it was agreed that, those desiring to form an organization sign a roll, together with a payment of 50 cents each. All present signed the roll; 22 names, Receipts $11.
On motion of Comrade Bailey a vote of thanks was tendered to Rev. Dr. Davis, Rev. Mr. Rose, the WCTU, and Loyal Legion for services rendered the old soldiers in the Memorial and Decoration exercises of the day. On motion, ordered that a meeting be held at Krauses Hall, Saturday evening, June 6, at 7:30 pm to take further steps in organizing a post, and that all old soldiers of Pomona and vicinity be cordially requested to be present. On motion, further ordered that a copy of the proceedings of the meeting be sent to the Pomona Enterprise and Ottawa Republican for publication.
On motion, adjourned - T. F. Ankeny, Secretary.
12 Jun 1891
19 Jun
"Jas. Baker is building an old fashioned frame barn on his place."
Boy drowns in river at Ottawa.
26 Jun
"The GAR's have reorganized and have elected Capt. J. L. Hummel Commander. The organization is now composed of mostly new blood nad we hope they will prosper."
"The Salt Creek bridge on the Missouri Pacific road was washed out by the rain Sunday morning."
03 Jul 1891
10 Jul 1891
County fair to be September 28, 29, 30 and October 1 and 2.
17 Jul 1891
24 Jul 1891
31 Jul 1891
07 Aug 1891
"Will Crozier was up on Tuesday to mow the weeds out of the yard about their house. He worked about an hour and declared he would go west and grow up with the country."
"Mrs. Chas. Ogle died on Thursday of last week leaving a family of small orphan children. Following so soon after the death of her husband the circumstances seem sad indeed."
School teachers for next year:
Prof. Hines of Kansas City
Miss Martin
Mrs. A. B. Stewart
Mrs. Hays
School starts August 31, 8 month term.
Editorial asking for bridge on Island road.
14 Aug 1891
Talks about article in 'Kansas City Times,' August 12th, about prominent Osage county citizen.
21 Aug 1891
Attacks by 'Ottawa Republican.'
Rev. Isaac Hetrick, of Greenwood died.
"Will Crozier and Bert Kelsey have gone to Colorado to grow up with the country."
"There is talk again of building a new Methodist Church. Anyone will not dispute the fact that it is needed. Then why don't we have it."
28 Aug 1891
Law passed reducing salaries of county officers. *
John Ricksecker died, buried east of Pomona.
04 Sep 1891
11 Sep 1891
18 Sep 1891
Ordinance #26; levying a tax.
25 Sep 1891
02 Oct 1891
09 Oct 1891
16 Oct 1891
23 Oct 1891
30 Oct 1891
"The new mill smokestack looms up in fine style."
06 Nov 1891
Prof. Fertig resigned under pressure. Mr. Powell is now in charge.
"Will Crozier was in town last Friday. He got back from Colorado lately."
13 Nov 1891
"J. H. Whetstone and John Kraus shipped there apples this week."
20 Nov 1891
27 Nov 1891
04 Dec 1891
11 Dec 1891
18 Dec 1891
25 Dec 1891
The death of Senator P. B. Plumb of Emporia.