04 Jan 1906

Santa Fe timetable

Eastward: #110 KC Passenger 8:25 am

#10 Chicago Passenger 2:15 pm

Westward: #111 Emporia Passenger 7:18 pm

#7 The Flyer 4:46 pm

C.F. Booth; Agent.

Mo Pac timetable

East: #8 Colorado Express 2:23 pm

#94 local freight

daily except Sunday 1:23 pm

West: #3 Colorado Express 1:23 pm

#93 local freight

daily except Sunday 10:20 am

J.M Sturn; Agent.

"The Hensley hardware store was entered by burglars Monday night. A pane of glass was taken out of a bank window and entrance was made that way. The burglars were discovered in the store by the Misses Zula and Mildred Pasley, Miss Mary Little and Mrs. Furry, who were returning from a party at Mr. Ulloms. They reported seeing someone in the store to Frank Hensley at the telephone office and he called up his father but as both phones are on the same line the bell in the hardware store rang at the same time. Mr. Hensley went down the back alley to the store and arrived just in time to see a couple of men run out of the store and run down the alley back of the Swayze lumber yard. 3 watches, some razors, and a lot of pocket knives were taken. A pair of pinchers was found in the alley Tuesday morning where they were dropped by the robbers."

11 Jan 1906

"The Odd Fellows held an open meeting last Friday night and installed the following officers for ensuing term: NG - S. Button, VG - Henry Gray, Warden - J. D. Hill, Con - W. W. Connolly."

"A meeting was held at Dyers Hall Monday evening for the purpose of organizing an independent telephone exchange. A temporary organization was made with E. G. Swayze, Temporary President: F. E. Dyer, Sec. and Treas.; Fred Baldwin and Carl Hoopes, executive committee. Another meeting will be held tonight for further consideration of the matter. The new company expects to have free exchange with Ottawa through one of the long distance companies.

18 Jan 1906

25 Jan 1906

01 Feb 1906

08 Feb 1906

"The Commercial Club met Tuesday night and reorganized with sixteen members. G. R. O'Brien was elected manager and treasurer and several plans were considered for putting the club in working order."

"The Greeks who were employed here by the Santa Fe were shipped out Monday morning. They had been in a strike for several days and it was thought best to pay them off and send them away."

"Forty-nine Mexicans arrived from San Antonio, Texas yesterday to take the place of the Greeks who were shipped out Monday. They were clad in true Mexican style and created no little curiosity by their appearance once on the streets."

15 Feb 1906

"On last Saturday night, David Burrows, of Greenwood, came near losing his life from an attack, somewhat resembling a paraletic stroke and from inattention by being all alone at the time. Mr. Burrows has been in poor health since the death of his wife, which occurred last spring, but insisted on staying alone thinking he was able to care for himself. His grandson, Truman Burrows and a nephen Dick Hemminger have been staying with him at night however, but it so happened Saturday night that he was left alone. Truman came over from Pomona Sunday morning he noticed the doors were opened but thought his cousin Dick was there and was sweeping so he drove around to the barn and put up his horse before coming into the house.

When he went in however, he found no one there and no fires, and found his grandfather helpless and unconscious, where he had apparently fallen across the foot of the bed in his bedroom. The old man was dressed with the exception of his shoes, but was not covered by any of the bed clothes, and an east door was wide open, a cold east wind blowing directly upon him. He had evidently been there helpless all night, as there had been no light and the clock was not wound a life long habit he could not easily forget. It was thought at first that he was dead. Dr. Johnson was hurriedly summoned and with the assistance of neighbors who had by this time been aroused. He was partially brought out of the comatose condition he was in but was not able to recognize anyone and could only mumble a word or two. He still remained unconscious in the afternoon. He was able to move his limbs slightly but his heart remained very weak. He had evidently been stricken in the kitchen as he had vomited in that room and was again sick in the bed room. He had an ugly gash on the nose where he probably had struck some object when he fell. Owing to the exposure after the attack his already weakened condition and his age, which are all against him it is doubtful if Mr. Burrows can recover. His son Wm. Burrows came up from Iola, in response to a telegram and his daughter, Mrs. Viola Davis of Pomona is also with him."

22 Feb 1906

"D. W. Burrows of Greenwood township, father of Mrs. Viola Davis of this city, died Tuesday night. The funeral was held from the Greenwood church this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

01 Mar 1906

Rosemont store building burns (is this Pomona or possibly Rosemont in Osage County, KS?)

"Dr. Johnson is building an addition to his house on West A Street."

"The Bennett and Kirkman families left for their new homes in Greeley county last Friday afternoon."

"I have bought the ole Topping building adjoining my store and will fit it up for a clothing department, A. Hensley."

08 Mar 1906

"Frank Mackey, of St. Joe, Mo., formerly one of the Pomona boys was in town Tuesday shaking hands with old friends. Frank is now on the road selling electrical goods and railroad supplies."

"Dr. H. B. Johnson of this city and Miss Charlotte Threstrupe, of Williamsburg were married at the home of the bride Tuesday."

McKinley Lodge #41 A.F. & A.M.

15 Mar 1906

"M. F. Lawrence has put a new roof on his residence on Main Street."

"Rev. W. B. Stevenson of the M.E. church will remain here another year having been reappointed to this charge by the M.E. Conference at Olathe Monday. This will please all of Rev. Stevenson's friends here."

Susan B. Anthony, a famous woman suffragist dies.

22 Mar 1906

"Mrs. T. J. Mackey, formerly of this city, died at St. Joseph, Missouri yesterday. The remains will be brought here and buried in Woodlawn cemetery tomorrow afternoon."

"Doctors Pasley and Johnson performed a neat and successful operation upon Trig Wilson last Thursday. About 5 years ago Trig shot himself through the foot while hunting and it always bothered him a great deal. It was finally decided that relief could only come by an operation and Thursday the foot was split open to the instep the two middle toes removed and the dead bones were taken out. The foot was then dressed and he is getting along nicely. The doctors think that he will experience no more trouble with the wound."

29 Mar 1906

"Postmaster Ankeny has purchased a new outfit of postoffice fixtures for the office here. They were made by the Wolfe Manufacturing Co. of Garnett.

"John Hudelson offers to drag the roads between town and the river bridge with a King drag this summer if the town will furnish the drag. Now if the business men of this city are in favor of good roads they want to get a move on themselves and meet John half way."

"Boyd - There was a telephone meeting at the school house Monday night of last week, and there is some talk of running a farmers line from the Valley to Pomona."

05 Apr 1906

12 Apr 1906

"E. G. Swayze was using a split log drag on the streets Monday. Everywhere these drags are used they do good work and make good roads. We hope that before long every farmer will be using them."

Ordinance #78; Sect. 1. That Ordinance #77 requiring a sidewalk to be built on north side of Second street and west side of East B Street, thence west on north side of Second Street to east side of East A Street be and is hereby repealed. Sect. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its publication in the Pomona Republican. Adopted 9 April published 12 April.

19 Apr 1906

"Coal Creek and Central - They have begun to put in the new telephone line running north from Mr. Grants."

26 Apr 1906

Mr. Porter of Baldwin, shot and killed, murdered.

Thomas Darling of Michigan Valley; murdered in Denver, Colorado.

"High School commencement exercises to be at Presbyterian church on next Friday evening. An admission fee of fifteen cents will be charged to defer expenses."

"The Missouri Pacific company contemplated moving their depot at this place on account of its being on such low ground. The engineers were here Tuesday making estimates on its removal to a point between the road crossing and section house."

"Clarence Reed had quite an exciting runaway while in Ottawa Tuesday. His team which was attached to a light wagon filled with milk cans was hitched in front of the Taylor poultry house, became frightened by a piece of rolling paper and broke lose. It ran south on Main Street to Fifth Street and turned west and at Walnut was caught by a Santa Fe fireman who sprang from his engine for that purpose. No damage was done."

03 May 1906

Niagara Falls in danger**

"There was a meeting of the farmers at Greenwood Monday night to talk over plans for a telephone line through the country. Nothing definite was decided upon, there will be another meeting in Pomona Saturday afternoon."

"John Hudelson returned from Texas and New Mexico Tuesday morning. He brought in 2300 head of cattle this time."

"Frank Hensley connected his telephone system with the Michigan Valley company last week and is now giving his patrons free exchange with Michigan, Overbrook, and Centropolis."

"Harold Paul was severely injured Sunday by falling out of a tree. He and Johnnie McDowell were together in the Paul pasture north of town and he climbed about twenty feet up in a tree to a squirrels nest and fell rendering him unconscious in which condition he remained for several hours. The McDowell boy ran to John Baldwins and gave the alarm and Fred brought him home and called Dr. Pasley. The boy is badly bruised and it is feared there are internal injuries. It will be some time before he will be able to be up."

"We are building a Farmers Rural Telephone Line into Pomona the main line to run four miles north with side lines in any direction where we can get phones to run to. We sell shares at $15 each which entitles Holder to one phone on the line or we will rent phones to any one within reach of our line at 75 cents per month. Any one owning a share or renting a phone on this line will have free access to Ottawa over the Bell system and free access to all Michigan Valley, Overbrook, and Centropolis lines.

Ernest M. Clark, secretary."

10 May 1906

"Mrs. Sophie Parkinson's house was discovered on fire by Hugh Parkinson about noon yesterday. The alarm was given and in a few minutes a number of people were at work extinguishing the flames on the opposite side of the house. About one third of the roof was destroyed."

17 May 1906

An article about the roads at Waverly- Then follows:

"Would it not pay the business men of Pomona to take some such move in the matter of good roads as mentioned in the above. There is nothing that will induce trade to come to a town equal to good roads and the towns are recognizing the fact and are providing a special fund for dragging the roads a certain distance each way from town. Let the business men of Pomona get together and establish a fund for dragging the roads each way from town if not for more than a mile each way. After the farmers around town once seen the difference between the roads that are dragged and those that are not, there will be no trouble in getting them to take hold of the matter if they find that the business men of the town are willing to help even a little. Why not give the plan a trial? It need not cost much and you will find it the best investment you ever made."

"Dr. E. E. Rosser dentist, is now opened up and ready for work. Come and see me. Prices reasonable."

"The Pomona Ice Company received a car of ice from the Ottawa ice plant Tuesday night."

24 May 1906

"The fourth of July Celebration here will be conducted by the Woodmen this year."

There will be a business meeting of the Pomona Mercantile Club at their club room Monday evening May 28. All members are requested to be present. G. R. O'Brien, Manager."

31 May 1906

"The Pomona Ice Company received another car of ice from the Ottawa factory Saturday."

"The Odd Fellows this week fitted up their hall with a new gasoline lighting process."

"Dyer and Richardson store, the postoffice, drug store and the Mo Pac depot were broken into by burglars Tuesday night. At the Dyer store entrance was made through the back door of the ware room by removing the glass, the drug store was entered through a side window. At Dyers & Richardson's all the lose change left in the store and a lot of jewelry was taken, about two or three dollars was missed at the postoffice and a lot of cube cigarettes and pennies at the drug store."

07 Jun 1906

"Miss Alva Ripple was married to C. H. Crozier of Tulsa, Indian Territory Sunday."

"Pomona is going to have another big Fourth of July celebration this year. Our celebrations the past two years have been an undoubted success each year and everyone who comes to Pomona always has a good time."

This year the Woodman Lodge have taken it upon themselves to oversee the celebration and furnish the entertainment. The Pomona Camp has over one hundred members and it may be assured when they all get to work there is bound to be a big time in Pomona."

Ernest Wilson murdered in Ottawa ***

14 Jun 1906

"Neil Shroder, the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Shroder, came near drowning last Friday during the high water. He was alone at the Mo Pac crossing looking at the high water and took a notion to try wading across to the Santa Fe and got to where the swift water washed him off the grade and about 200 yards out in the field where he was fortunate enough to just touch bottom with the water up to his chin. As he was all alone and no one knew of his position until the attention of the section men were attracted by his cries for help. They telephoned the alarm up town and a crowd immediately rushed to the scene. Harry and Trigg Wilson and Geo. Ankeny were the first to arrive and lost no time in plunging in to the rescue. They swam out and took him on their shoulders and brought him to the shore. When the boys reached him he was about exhausted and in a few minutes more would have been beyond help.

21 Jun 1906

28 Jun 1906

Milton Williams, former worker in the Dyer coal mine; found dead- struck by a train at Quenemo.

"The Fourth of July will soon be here and the "fool killer" as usual is trying to get in his work before hand. He was in evidence last Friday evening when a crowd of grown up boys caught a poor innocent dog and sent him wild through the streets with a bunch of fire crackers tied to his tail. There is no true sport about such tricks boys but instead it is a dangerous and cruel act.

Teachers for the school year

Prof. Jacobus, formerly principal of the Wellsville schools as Principal

Miss Reed

Miss Maxey

"Melvern: Thos. Smith has on exhibition at L.E. Corwins hardware store a petrified buffalo head which he recently found in the Marias des Cygnes river. It is a fine representative of the now almost extinct species, and measures fourteen inches between the eyes."

05 Jul 1906

"J.F. Pearcy has re-arranged the fixtures at his restaurant and now has one of the neatest rooms in town."

12 Jul 1906

Ordinance #79; Sect. 1 - That the privilege is hereby granted to E.M. Clark to plant such necessary poles on the streets and alleys of Pomona, Kansas as may be necessary for the construction and to operate such telephone system, provided that such poles and wire shall be so placed as not to interfere with the travel or rights of the public, within the corporate limits of city of Pomona, Kansas.

Sect. 2 - All poles to be set at an average distance of not less than thirty to the mile and to be of dry barked hardwood, cedar or cypress, sixteen feet high.

Sect. 3 - That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publication in the Pomona Republican.

Adopted 5 July/ Published 12 July/

Add for telephone system.

19 Jul 1906

26 Jul 1906

"Prof. Kelly left Saturday afternoon for Stockton where he will make balloon ascensions this week. He will go from there to Downs and then to Higginsville, Mo."

Odd Fellows install officers

NG - Henry Gray; VG - Wash Reed; Sec. - G.R. O'Brien; Treas. -

J.F. Vigor.

02 Aug 1906

"Carl Hoopes was quite badly bruised up in a runaway last Thursday night. He was going home from threshing and one of the neck yoke rings pulled out letting the tongue come down, this frightened the team and they started to run and the wagon was turned over but Carl is made of the kind of stuff that death alone would make him let go so the team did not get away but he will carry the marks of the tussle for some time."

09 Aug 1906

Ordinance #80; for the purpose of having property owners mow weeds in streets.

"T.L. Newcomb has sold his office building and lots, corner of Main and West Franklin streets to Ernest M. Clark."

"George Parker of Ellsworth formerly a liveryman at Pomona, was in the city over night, visiting Henry Johnson and Frank Frye. Mr. Parker has been very successful in business in his present home."

Ordinance #81; providing for levying a tax for general revenue purposes for the ensuing year.

16 Aug 1906

"T.L. Newcomb left Saturday for Chicago, where he will join his wife and daughter."

"Ernest M. Clark has bought out T. L. Newcomb's insurance and real estate business and will become a resident of Pomona."

"The latest telephone news of importance is that the Clark line has secured for his patrons free connections with Williamsburg and Homewood."

"Camp No. 4440 Royal Neighbors of America met last Thursday evening August 9 at the Old Fellows Hall. Quite a few members were present and they had a good meeting. The Royal Neighbors have several new members to initiate and are especially anxious that all ladies whose husbands are Woodman should become interested."

"The Pomona Fruit companies work rooms is the busy place in this city now. They are giving employment to a larger number of young people, are buying a large amount of fruit. On Monday they put up 116 dozen cans of crab apple jelly and we can certify that it was good. Long may the Pomona Fruit Co. continue to prosper."

Ansit Contocras of Durango, Mexico; murdered by another mexican at the Santa Fe Railroad camp at Pomona.

"The Pomona telephone exchange has made an arrangement with the Bell telephone exchange of this city by which its patrons have the privilege of talking with all Ottawa patrons of the Bell telephone company free of charge. Ottawa persons talking to Pomona, however are required to pay the regular toll. The Pomona exchange also has free connections with Centropolis, Overbrook, Michigan Valley, and Williamsburg."

23 Aug 1906

Ordinance #83; for the purpose of constructing a sidewalk

Ordinance #82; for the purpose of constructing a sidewalk

30 Aug 1906

The big fair in Kansas was held at Ottawa.

"Pro. Kelly has just completed a new parachute for Prof. Charles Farrell, of Garnett."

"Frank Hensley has ordered a new 200 drop switchboard for Franklin street, anyway, they have raised the sidewalk and crossings several inches higher than the one that caused so much trouble and a lawsuit several years ago."

Oscar G. Bodley of Ottawa, murdered.

06 Sep 1906

"A troop of gymnasts, consisting of a man and two boys were in town yesterday and gave an exhibition of rope walking and trapeze performance."

"Mer" Bunn, formerly of Williamsburg; killed in Oklahoma by a threshing machine, had his head torn off.

"Ira Reed has torn down his old barn and replaced it with a much larger one."

13 Sep 1906

20 Sep 1906

"Prof. Kelly went to Burlingame Monday night where he will make balloon ascensions during the fair."

"George Kraus is improving the west side by building a neat new cottage."

"N. V. Hudelson is building an addition to his house on East "A" street with a late improved furnace and bathroom."

"F. A. Heidner is building a new house on his farm east of town. It will be furnished with a furnace and all modern improvements. Drake of Ottawa is doing the work."

27 Sep 1906

"The Mo Pac section men found a gun on the track last Friday. It was of the old musket type and had recently been fired. The tube was blown out and the stock broken. A bottle of powder horn of shot and box of caps were found with the gun."

"Frank Swayze arrived with his household goods from Muscogee, Indian Territory Sunday morning. Mrs. Swayze will arrive in a few days and Frank will again become a citizen of Pomona. His many old friends will welcome him back."

"The dispatches to the morning papers say that Prof. Kelly fell from a balloon and broke his arm at Hope yesterday. We have heard nothing to verify the report yet."

Mrs. Ed Parks fell off her back porch

04 Oct 1906

Mrs. Ed Parks dies from fall off her back porch

11 Oct 1906

"T. L. Newcomb drove up from Ottawa yesterday morning."

"Mrs. S. J. Smith's house caught on fire not much damage done."

"Yesterday morning Mrs. Frank Reynolds after building the fire, went to the well to draw a pail of water and as a custom of hers took a drink of water. She noticed that it tasted unpleasant and was immediately taken sick with violent pains and griping and a great amount of vomiting. Dr. Vigor was sent for, and finding the symptoms of poisoning administered an antidote. Upon examining the pail of water he found an oily substance upon it and it bore a strong odor of what he thought to be kerosene. Mr. Reynolds procured a grappling hook and proceeded to investigate the well and found that someone had thrown a bucket of paint in the well during the night. The deed was probably done for the purpose of spoiling the water. There is no punishment too severe for the wretch that will do a trick of this kind."

18 Oct 1906

Frank Reynold moved back to town Friday.

"Ephrim Whitebread who was injured at the Kansas Portland Cement works in Iola last Wednesday night died from the effects of his injuries Friday night. His body was brought home Saturday afternoon and the funeral services were preached by Rev. Stevenson of the city at the Greenwood church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

The funeral was under the auspices of the Pomona IOOF Lodge, who were assisted by members of the Homewood lodge. Mr. Whitebread was 53 years of age and came to Franklin county from Pennsylvania 38 years ago. He was highly respected by his neighbors and brother Odd Fellows who sympathize with the bereaved family. He leaves a wife and five children. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery."

"Frank Reynolds moved to Ottawa Tuesday."

"Rodney Barnett has torn down his old house on South Main street and will build a new 24 X 28 cottage."

"The Hensley telephone case was tried in court at Ottawa Tuesday and Judge Smart reserved his ruling until Nov. 7."

25 Oct 1906

01 Nov 1906

"J.O. Tapley of Williamsburg gored by a bull and killed."

08 Nov 1906

15 Nov 1906

"Shore Acres Comedy Company at Dyer's Hall Saturday evening."

29 Nov 1906

"The Pomona Band will hold a masquerade party at Dyer's Hall tonight."

06 Dec 1906

"Mrs. Frank Swayze left for Hermeston, Oregon yesterday morning where she will join her husband who has established a bank there."

Woodmen's elect officers: Consul - Fred Baldwin; Advisor - A.C. Baskin; Clerk - M.A. Limbocker; Banker - J.H. Bean; Escort - S.W. Goodrich; Watchman - O. N. Cole; Sentry - J. Starkweather; Managers - M. E. Peebles, E. A. Mott, Wm. Wiggins."

13 Dec 1906

"Hudelson and Sons brought in twelve cars of cattle from Texas Tuesday night."

"Fred Clark has moved onto the W. A. Robinson farm northwest of town."

Odd Fellows Elect officers.

20 Dec 1906

"Will Lawrence returned from Leoti with his stock and household goods last Friday morning."

27 Dec 1906

"Mr. William Wiggins yesterday morning brought in a piece of a meteor that fell on his farm seven miles north of town on Thanksgiving night. The meteor fell about 30 feet from the barn and had burned all the leaves in a circle of about three feet. The piece is about two inches in diameter in an oval shape and weighed 1/2 pound and has a sulphurous smell. It was found by Willie Wiggins the next morning."

"The mail sacks thrown off from the Mo Pac flier yesterday morning went under the train and sacks and mail were both chopped up and thrown to the four quarters of the earth. All that could be found here of the letter sack was the hasp and lock and letters were scattered all along the track. A part of the sack and a bundle of letters were found a mile east of Ottawa and were returned on the evening train last night."

"J.E. Reed's in northeast part of town catches on fire not too much damage."

Ben Harper of Rantoul, murdered.