Annals of
Pomona, Kansas
As taken from the
"Pomona Enterprise," Pomona, Kansas.
01 Jan 1892
"E. A. Mott has been having trouble with his hand which got poisoned by the lead from paint."
"The Pomona bank safe was blown open last week and robbed of its money and contents, $1.50. The affair was kept quiet for a day or so but finally escaped - like the robber. This is the second attempt at the same safe. Some persons must like to work cheap."
"The Michigan church is about completed and will be ready for dedication soon."
08 Jan 1892
"Some boys from Ottawa were up here last week painting signs for a well known drug store in that town and commenced to daub a sign on Hillis Harrah's stable. Hillis was expecting soon to paint his barn and objected to their procedure. After exhausting their stock of 'sas' they departed, leaving his barn in not a very presentable condition. It would seem that they might ask for permission before they put signs on private property. Hillis proposes to make it hot for them."
15 Jan 1892
Liabilities of Pomona Bank, Pomona, Kansas listed. I. A. Hensley and J. L. Hatfield, Directors.
22 Jan 1892
"Parker and Knight is the style of the new livery firm. Both gentlemen are well known in this vicinity, and we trust they will receive the support of all our citizens. In return they promise to give a first class livery stable in every respect and to fully merit our hearty cooperation."
"Ed Wilson is erecting a building on Main St., between J. H. Parkinson and Ed Hollingsworth. He intends to fit it up for a first class barber shop. It is an old hand at the trade and soon can be in shape to remove your 'frizzie-umbum'."
29 Jan 1892
05 Feb 1892
Floral Society organized.
12 Feb 1892
19 Feb 1892
26 Feb 1892
04 Mar 1892
11 Mar 1892
18 Mar 1892
City election to be April 4th. (present mayor is A. S. Benton)
25 Mar 1892
01 Apr 1892
08 Apr 1892
15 Apr 1892
High School commencement to be in C. P. Church on Friday evening April 22nd. (10 graduates)
22 Apr 1892
Bacceleaureate at C. P. Church Sunday night.
29 Apr 1892
"J. H. Whetstone has set out several thousand young fruit trees this spring."
List of students and their class assignments for next year.
06 May 1892
Pomona man in Oklahoma land race. (writes letter about his experiences) **
"All graduates of the Pomona schools are invited to attend the first meeting of the alumni society at the residence of J. J. Lawrence Tuesday evening."
Ottawa has big fire last Sunday.
Laying of corner stone of courthouse to be July 4th.
13 May 1892
"A. E. Geyer assigned his stock of goods nad property last Saturday to T. L. Newcomb for the benefit of his creditors. All our people sympathize with Mr. Geyer in his misfortune which is the result of hard times and slow sales and collections. Mr. Geyer has lived here for 20 years and everybody knows him to be a man of sober industry and the best of intentions. It is hoped that his property will pay his debts."
"The storm of last Wednesday week, caused quite a severe excitement at Dyer's coal bank. A large amount of dirt and stone caved in on the track near the mouth of the bank causing the water to rush in to the bank in a torrent. Dan Frey, one of the miners on duty, was the first to discover it. The properietors P. Graves and F. Dyer were notified. The three set to work to remove the obstructions. As soon as an entrance could be made, Graves entered the bank to notify the two men who were working away unaware of their pending danger. With timely aid and much hard labor they were rescued uninjured. The friends outside were terribly frightened."
20 May 1892
"The water from the river got out of its accustomed paths this week, and on Wednesday had all the bottom land south of town converted into a lake with both railroad stations surrounded. It was deep enough to cover up much of the fences and came very near taking the bridge across the river."
27 May 1892
"The Northwestern Live Stock Commission Co. is a regularly chartered organization, organized under the laws of the state of Kansas. Captial stock $50,000. directors are J. W. Brinkerhoff, John Hudelson, Thomas Burton, Fred Shutts and Ricker. The principal office is in Kansas City, Kansas. Two of the stock holders Mr. J. W. Brinkerhoff and John Hudelson are citizens of Pomona. Mr. Burton is a resident of Horton county; Mr. Shutts is a resident of Lane county, and Mr. Ricker lives in Kansas City. The object of the company is to buy and ship stock and sell on commission."
03 Jun 1892
10 Jun 1892
17 Jun 1892
Boessier left for France.
24 Jun 1892
Teachers for next year:
Prof. Staley High School
Miss Blue? Grammar
Mrs. Garrison Intermediate
Mrs. Hays Primary
01 Jul 1892
"An infant cyclone twisted up a tree on Whetstone's hill Sunday and after cutting up in its childish glee for a while, joined old mamma cloud above and broke the cord of fear that was drawing a goodly portion of our inhabitants towards the nearest cave."
"I want to sell an undivided one half interest in the Pomona Livery Stable. I will sell cheap for cash in hand. H. J. Knight."
08 Jul 1892
15 Jul 1892
22 Jul 1892
29 Jul 1892
05 Aug 1892
12 Aug 1892
J. T. Curtis is building a house on his lots on East B street.
19 Aug 1892
26 Aug 1892
"A Terrible Accident; On last Friday evening, just a little before sundown, our citizens were shocked by a boy's riding into town and announcing that a couple of ladies had been killed by the regular freight, while driving across the Santa Fe track south of town. As soon as possible a doctor was summoned and several buggies loaded with people started for the scene of the wreck. Sitting up and receiving what assistance could be given by the train men and others who happened to be near, was Miss Anna Lawrence, a fearful gash down the front of her face, her collar bone broken, bruised and dazed almost into insensibilty, bleeding profusely, and the excitement of the moment giving her strength unnatural; mangled almost beyond recognition and laying entangled in the shattered buggy top, killed in an instant was the wife of Mr. W. F. Lawrence, laying by the side of the track, dead, was a once powerful horse, its mate uninjured and able to carry the first messenger for assistance; scattered here and there in splinters was the buggy, the only thing about it which was picked up uninjured being the whip. This was the scene which greeted those who went from town, still more terrible and undescribable was the one witnessed by several who were close at hand.
It was on that morning that Mrs. Will Lawrence - nee Lena Hutchings, a four months, bride, and her sister in law, Miss Anna Lawrence daughter of J. J. Lawrence and of our millinery firm of Lawrence & Curry, started over to Mr. Al Hutching's father of Mrs. Lawrence, to spend the day. The sun shone bright and with a fine team and buggy they were happy with no thoughts of fear. But death lurks everywhere. After a pleasant days visit, time came to return home the side curtain was put up on the west to act as a shade from the suns-goodby was said-in pleasant conversation they drove onward, nearer and nearer homeward, truly homeward to one at least-they nearer the railroad crossing at the depot-the curtain hides the train-onward it comes in it's snake-like way-no whistle sounds-onto the track they slowly drive-in one moment, one moment too late, they recognize their danger-are powerless with fear-the horses lunge a fearful, sickening sight, such that made the few who saw it fairly cringe and hide teir eyes one happy and loved one is sent home to heaven the other injured and bruised, but not killed.
Miss Lawrence was taken home where she now lays with good chances to recovery. The remains of Mrs. Lawrence were also taken to the residence of J. J. Lawrence. The coroner was summoned, but thought an inquest uncessary. The engineer owned that his engine did not whistle-the whistle choked. This is the same old bug-bear, and has lost it's effect since it happens so frequently.
In hastening to the scene of the accident, W. F. Lawrence was thrown from his horse twice, but not injured seriously.
Mrs. Lawrence was buried in Central cemetery, Sunday morning, Rev. Rose preaching the sermon at Central Church. A large number of friends followed the remains to its last resting place.
Sorrow reigns in our entire neighborhood and it is with feelings of kindness and sympathy for sorrowing ones with hopes for the recovery of the one now so seriously hurt, and with faith that the one who is departed has gone to the home above where loved ones will meet her there, we notice htis fearful calamity as the first one of the kind which has ever befell our people."
02 Sep 1892
School commences Monday September 6th.
09 Sep 1892
16 Sep 1892
Phillip Meads house burned to the ground.
Alumni are having monthly meetings. 1892
23 Sep 1892
30 Sep 1892
07 Oct 1892
"The city coucil has decided to take charge of and keep in repair the two public wells."
14 Oct 1892
21 Oct 1892
28 Oct 1892
04 Nov 1892
"The ceiling in Krause's hall has been raised and other improvements made so as to convert it into a suitable lodge room for the Woodmen. It will hereafter be known as Woodmen Hall."
"Halloween night passed off quite tranquilly at Pomona. the kids forbore doing their usual deviltry, and none of the elders digressed from the paths of rectitude. That all was quiet 'on the potomac' was rather strange when we consider that there was camped within our borders on that night the forces of a dance, a Peoples Democratic caucus, serenaders, and a revival meeting."
"Receivers Public Sale; By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the District court ont he 21st day of Oct., 1892 at 1 o'clock pm, at Hart's Stable, Pomona, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand, or on 9 months time on all sums over $5., notes bearing 10 per cent interest with approved security, the following property to wit: 8 head of horses, 1 bus, 1 double seated carriage, 2 buggies, 1 spring and 1 freight wagon, 2 sets heavy harness, 4 sets light harness, and other articles the property of Parker & Knight. John Davy, Assignee."
11 Nov 1892
18 Nov 1892
25 Nov 1892
"H. C. Swayzes new residence is nearly completed. When finished it will be one of the finest in this part of the county."
02 Dec 1892
09 Dec 1892
16 Dec 1892
23 Dec 1892
30 Dec 1892
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