Oakland in the News
1891-1892
January 2, 1891
Oakland Local News
Oakland Local News
The marriage bells do not ring in Oakland, what is the matter with the young men? possibly it is the fault of the girls. Sometimes they say no.
January 2, 1891
Crime & Trouble
J. N. Graft recovered the horse which was stolen from attorney Peck a few days ago, and delivered the horse over to the owner last Friday. On Saturday he received a check for $50, the amount of the reward offered. Good for our townsman. May he receive many more $50, checks.
January 2, 1891
Rapid Transit
Very little business was done yesterday. The Electric Railway succeeded in operating its line for a while in the morning running two motors together on most of the streets, and on Quinton Heights line they had three. The Oakland line had a snow plow, but before noon the cars were “ tied up “ all over the city by high drifts, in some places more then three feet deep; for several hours it was impossible to operate the road. Oakland was practically shut off from Topeka.
January 2, 1891
Oakland Local News
Mr. Will E. Ireland celebrates the beginning of a new year by taking unto himself a fair partner in the person of Miss Emma Frantz of Topeka.
January 9, 1891
National Guard
Quite an excitement prevailed for a time when it was known that Co. C. of the Kansas National Guards had been notified to be ready for marching. Their camp equipment was brought from the arsenal and the boys are now awaiting orders, they have not yet been supplied with blankets or over coasts by Uncle Sam, without which camp-life would be rather rough at this season. They will probably not be sent further then the Indian Ty, and the indications now are that present Indian difficulty will be adjusted without their aid. The boys of course, are anxious to go, but as this company takes in a large number of nice young men of this place, there are vigorous, if unspoken objections among the ladies.
January 23, 1891
Santa Fe
Employees of the A. T. & Santa Fe Rail Road residing in Oakland receive about $40 a month as wages.
January 23, 1891
Diphtheria
The entire community sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Van Vleck in their affliction, their home has been sad in the death of their daughter, diphtheria is much dreaded disease and well may it be.
January 23, 1891
Oakland Local News
There is growing a very strong opposition to the dances held in the hall not so much to the dances as to the conduct after the dances are over, the hole matter will be carried into the courts for investigation, it is said that a well signed petition will be presented to the Attorney General in a few days.
January 30, 1891
Our attention has been called to the following article published in the Topeka Journal:
Two dances were held in Oakland on the same evening, were the case of sorrow to four of the participants. It appears that there are two rivals in the little suburb, and each has its supporters from the neighborhood of the Santa Fe Shops. A few evening ago the two crowds from town went down on separate cars, but returning late in the evening they found that it was necessary to ride on the same car. Dennis Campbell, a leader of one faction took offence at something that was said to his girl, and a free fight ensued.
The above is correct, except in the following particulars, 1. there was only one dance held. 2. There are not two rival factions in the little suburb. 3. The dance house is supported by persons who come down to Oakland from the city. On the night of this fight only two Oakland people were present, we are informed, warrants were issued from Justice Jamison’s court for the guilty parties, four of the parties have, been arrested. Morty Campbell is in jail pounding rock, Messieurs Mc Nair and Hewitt are under bond, the trail will come off next month.
February 8, 1891
Crime & Trouble
This was the day set for the trail of the “ up town “ boys, who created a disturbance, en rout home from the hall, some ten nights ago, some four of the party “ pleaded guilty” and were fine $10, each. The case of the party in jail was continued until Monday next, by Justice Jamison. Two or three have “ skipped the county “ to avoid arrest.
February 8, 1891
Oakland Local News
Last Monday and Monday night was the coldest spell of the season. Tuesday Morning the sun shone out with its “ old time “ warmth and changed the atmosphere very much. On Monday the coal men were delighted. They enjoyed a good business, coal was in great demand.
February 13, 1891
Oakland Local News
The Electric street railway reaches Potwin, Lowman Hill, Quinton Heights, Martin & Dennis addition, Washburn College, South Topeka and Oakland. Potwin has its own mayor and council. The other additions except Oakland, have been taken into Topeka. Oakland has no city government, no constable or police no Justice of the peace, and yet it is as free from crime and criminal action as any town in the State.
February 20, 1891
Oakland Local News
If the Oakland post Office was patronized by our citizens, as it should be, the Postmaster could afford to put on some style and fix up things in good shape. The Postmaster’s salary depends upon the stamps he cancels, hence the necessity of using this office in forwarding mail.
Capt. Jacob B. Chase, the last survivor of the party of four which selected the site for the city of Topeka, died a week ago at his home in Newbury Port Mass.
February 20, 1891
Business
J. W. Taylor, the Oakland nurseryman well set 6000,000 apple grafts the spring. He also expects to plant 100 acres in apple seed; in all he will cultivate 150 acres in nursery stock. He has 500,000 grafted apple trees one year old. Mr. Taylor is an experienced nurseryman and for years has enjoyed a large patronage.
February 27, 1891
Oakland Local News
Union soldiers, their widows or minor children who home stead a less quantity then 160 acres before June 22, 1874, are now entitled to an additional right, enough to make up 160 acres.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shuler rejoice in the possession of a baby boy born February 18, 1891.
Four of Oakland’s prettiest girls told a news reporter that they weighed just 449 pounds. The reporter believes that they are worth their weight in silver.
Wanted to exchange a Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, latest edition for potatoes and apples, apply at News Office.
March 6, 1891
Oakland News Humor
One of the News Co. the other day, was favored more then his brethren. His dish of soup had two chicken gizzards init. He permitted his associates to look at them.
March 6, 1891
Rapid Transit
Last Wednesday evening the electric wire on Oakland Ave. came down, and shut off the current and stopped the cars for about two hours.
March 6, 1891
Oakland Local News
The dance hall we learn is to be closed. Every lover of quiet and sobriety, will rejoice if this is the case.
General Sherman’s estate will not exceed Twenty-five hundred dollars.
March 13, 1891
Oakland News Humor
The News reporter was asked last Thursday, as he was tramping over the “ burgh,” by a nice young lady, if there was ever a wedding in Oakland, who knows?
March 13, 1891
Oakland Local News
There is a paper published at Deadwood, S. D. the subscription price, of which is a half pound of tobacco.
In using new steel pens the ink will not flow readily. This can be avoided by sticking the pen in a potato. Try it on the first Esterbook’s pen you use.
Potatoes are a luxury at 40 cents a peck, it certainly must pay to raise them at that figure.
Three Topeka bootleggers were find $400 last week. They ought to have gone to jail.
Oakland has from 800 to 1,000 population; its homes are neat and comfortable; it streets are clean; its schools are excellent; its street railway the electric line first class.
March 27, 1891
Oakland Local News
Shall we have a bridge across the Kaw? Thank over it. Take about it get interested in it. Get others interested.
March 27, 1891
Rapid Transit
Mr. Wheeler, of the electric plant last Friday, had the misfortune to run a file through the finger of his left hand.
March 27, 1891
Oakland Local News
Oakland does not want a boom; does not ask a boom; does not expect a boom. But it has a steady quiet, substantial growth. Its empty homes are filling up; new houses are being built, lots are being enclosed with fences, barns and stables are being put up. Porches, kitchens and additions are being added to buildings.
March 27,1891
Crime & Trouble
Hattie West or Joint finds it no easy matter to secure a bond of $700, in the mean time she lives in the city prison and takes her meals at the expense of the county. It is a certain fact, that Oakland will not tolerate any joints or drunkenness.
March 27, 1891
Crime & Trouble
The four young bloods who jumped on the conductor of an electric car, near the Santa Fe Shops, have learned a valuable lesson on the consequences of strong drink. Two of them had to skip the town, and the other two paid each, $18, and one of them wears a black eye.
March 27, 1891
Oakland Local News
At a sale of relics in Philadelphia Ben Franklins watch brought $2,100 and a pices of Washington’s coffin $2.00.
April 3, 1891
National Guard
Co. C. Kansas National Guard of Oakland is said to have more members then any other company in the State. Of course it has, Oakland is always ahead.
April 3, 1891
Oakland Local News
Mrs. Thompson was pleasantly surprised last Tuesday evening while on her way home from Topeka on the electric car. When the car reached the corner of 4th and Jefferson streets, a young man got on the car. It was her son, who had been in Texas for the past several months and who had just reached the city. There was at lest one happy home in Oakland that night.
April 10, 1891
Crime & Trouble
The sheriff before long will have an errand in our town if the boys do not stop throwing stones on the Tabernacle at the park.
April 10, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Spend Love, who has had two trials and convictions for the murder of Gustave Werner, is out on $10,000 bail, pending a motion for a new trial, he is at work in the Santa Fe Shops.
April 10, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Somebody stole some of the white mice at the park a few evening ago.
April 17, 1891
School
The following pupils of Oakland school received common school diplomas at the recent examination: Roy Williams, Henry Nichols, Arthur Peter, Myrtie Williams and Nora Shuart.
April 17, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Taylor vs. The Rapid Transit Company was the title of the case on trail in the Shawnee County circuit court yesterday. The case dates back to the time when the Rapid Transit was run by steam, when Taylor’s barn was burned supposedly by sparks from a motor.
April 17, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Hattie West,, a prepossessing young women aged about 30 years, sat behind her counsel in the district court Monday attentively listening to the trail in which she is defendant. Hattie has a large circle of acquaintances among certain class of Topeka young men.
Hattie was arrested in Oakland about two months ago on a warrant issued at the instance of county attorney R. B. Welch, who had her place situated quite a distance out in Oakland, under surveillance for a long time, she was bound over for trail charged with selling beer in two counts. Quite a number of young men testified Monday to having purchased beer at her place, and that her place was a well-known resort. The arguments was completed Tuesday morning. The jury returned a verdict Wednesday afternoon, finding the defendant guilt as charged in the first count.
April 25, 1891
Oakland Local News
John Marrey last week drove Mr. Benedict’s horse and buggy up town, on 4th street the horse became frightened and ran away, upsetting the wagon, and throwing Mr. Massey out on his head, hurting him badly. He was taken to his home where he suffered considerable the past several days. The wagon was also some what damaged.
April 25, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Hattie West, the women who runs a joint in Oakland and was arrested tried and found guilty of selling beer, was sentenced last Monday, by Judge Guthrie. To pay a fine of $100, and serve 30 days in the County Jail, where she will have time to study the problem “ Dose prohibition prohibit.”
April 25, 1891
Crime & Trouble
The Topeka authorities have arrested the proprietors of the “ Four C’s, “ clothing house, and their solicitors, also W. Edmunds of Topeka Watch Co., for running their business as a lottery. Their plan was to sell a watch or suit of clothes for $38. on weekly payments of $1., as soon as 38 customers were had they would have a drawing-generally once a week and who ever drew the lucky number would receive the article drawn for, and be free from all further payments. When the 38 weeks expired those who failed to draw the article paid on would receive one. To avoid Topeka Laws the parties have lately been holding drawings in Oakland. The cases will be tried tomorrow.
May 1, 1891
Oakland Park
D. E. Groot of this city, has leased the park. Mr. G. is the right man for the place. We believe he will give satisfaction to the public, as well as to the company. Mr. G. took possession yesterday.
May 1, 1891
Fire
The Santa Fe bridge across the Kansas River was discovered to be on fire Wednesday morning. The fire had caught in one of the ties, by a spark from a locomotive. A few buckets of water put out the flames and little damage was sustained.
May 1, 1891
Fire
Shortly before 4 p. m. Monday, the alarm of fire was sounded by the Santa Fe Shops whistle and the firemen working in the shops dropped their tools and ran for the hose house. The fire was found to be in an outhouse back of the shops and a stream of water was soon playing on the flames which were quickly extinguished, though the building was almost completely destroyed. The loss is about $200 dollars, the origin is a mystery.
May 1, 1891
Crime & Trouble
A young man named Jack Climer and a young lady named Fisher took a ride together on a Oakland electric car Sunday afternoon. On their way out Miss Fisher in some way displayed a pocket book full of silver money, she place her purse upon her lap and Jack playfully picked it up and placed it in his coat pocket Miss Fisher quickly put her hand in his pocket and regained her purse, but in some mysterious manner $4 had slipped out and were unaccounted for. Mr. Climer and Miss Fisher became enemies at once, which resulted in the arrest of Mr. Climer, Miss Fisher in the police court Monday produced a gentlemen friend who swore that Climer had dropped upon the pavement two silver dollars just after getting off the car. This and other things convicted Climer of petit larceny, and he was fined $6 dollars.
May 15, 1891
Oakland News Humor
A reward of $500 is offered for the recovery of the body of Homer W. Moore, supposed to have been murdered on the 4th Inst. or $100 if found alive.
May 15, 1891
Oakland Local News
The Post Office has been removed from the old corner, but Shaeffer still sell goods way down.
J. W. Brown has been sworn in as assistant Post Master.
May 15, 1891
Oakland Local News
J. G. Thornburgh received his commission as Post Master of Oakland, Tuesday, and the office was moved to his place of business on Wabash Ave. One door north of the News Office, Wednesday afternoon. Mr. T. has ordered a case of 48 box’s for the office and will soon have a neat office.
May 15, 1891
Crime & Trouble
The Topeka authorities suppressed the watch and clothing lotteries which had been in operation for some time in this city, it was right that they should. Last Friday the managers of the lotteries had a drawing in Oakland. They came down from Topeka with their crowd and proceeded to carry on their business, some of the party, we are informed, were drunk. Such “ Yelling “ and ungentlemanly conduct as was exhibited is an unusual occurrence in Oakland. Before the business of the evening was through, a fight seemed possible, to the parties we desire to say, Oakland will not permit this business to continue. Its citizens of Topeka, law breakers can not come to Oakland and carry on their operations. The attention of the county officials has been called to this matter.
May 22, 1891
Oakland Park
Accommodations will be provided for all who desire to remain on the grounds, consisting of cot, comfort and pillow, placed in a tent or building , for 25 cents a single night or $1.00 for the encampment; cot alone, 15 cents a night or 75 cents for the season. We will do all we can to make you comfortable.
May 22, 1891
Oakland Park
H. Alvey No. 49, will run the assembly express wagon this year. Last year he gave excellent satisfaction. The following is the scale of prices: Sachels, 25 cents each. His wagon is marked “ Chautauqua Express.” If you do not find him at a deport, leave your checks at the secretary’s office at the park, for Mr. Mc Alvey.
May 29, 1891
Oakland Local News
There is considerable complaint about the boys playing baseball on Sunday.
May 29, 1891
Oakland Park & Fire
Many will regret that the boarding hall was destroyed by fire last fall, but before the assembly convenes, a new hall will be erected. The boarding hall will be in charge of who we believe will give satisfaction. Meal tickets, good for 21 meals, can be had for $5 dollars.
May 29, 1891
Crime & Trouble
A rumor is in circulation that the editor of the News had rented the second floor of the News building to the lottery concern, which was lately driven from Topeka.
1. The editor’s views of this lottery business can be found by consulting the News Office.
2. The “ Desk Room “ the concern rented in the lower floor of the building, was obtain without the editor’s knowledge or consent.
3. The concern will in a very few days cease to transact its business in any part of the News building.
June 5, 1891
Oakland Local News
William S. Pugh, son of Robert Pugh, and Miss Minnie Baxter, were married at the residence of Mr. Logan on Thursday last June 4, by the Rev. R. Wake.
June 5, 1891
Oakland News Humor
Oakland has several citizens who would like to be called “ Mayor. “
June 5, 1891
Real Estate
Parker C. Moore, our Oakland Real Estate agent, is a rustler. He dose not make much fuss, but he gets there every time. His rental agency is a success. He believes in Oakland first, last, and all the time he will do to tie to. He has some bargains, here are a few, A four room house and two lots for only $900; A five room house and 3 lots for $1,100; A five room house and one and one half lot $850.
June 12, 1891
Oakland Local News
For incorporation 9. against incorporation 40. of the nine persons voting in favor of incorporation four were taxpayers.
June 12, 1891
Oakland Park
The contract for the new boarding hall in the park, will be left in a day or two. It will be in good shape by the time the assembly meets.
June 12, 1891
Oakland Park
Oakland Park never looked better. The shade is abundant. The hay makers were cutting the grass south of the park, the first part of this week.
June 19, 1891
Oakland Local News
Mr. and Mrs. Lib Waddle are rejoicing in the addition of a brand new daughter at their home. The young lady called on them the morning of June 18, mother and baby doing well.
June 19, 1891
Oakland Local News
S. N. Ashton was suddenly attacked with sever cramps in his stomach last Wednesday evening. Dr. Wallace was called in. The agony of Mr. A. was painful, but under Dr. W’s treatment it was soon relieved.
Rev. Freeman’s horse had an electric shock last Saturday and for a time was blinded, but on Monday was all right again.
Mr. W. H. Chaffin and Miss Lillian Blesdoe were married in Pleasant Valley Thursday evening. They tendered a wedding dinner to their friends at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Van Dusen yesterday. The wedding presents displayed at their reception were numerous and valuable.
July 10, 1891
Oakland Local News
A boy called at the home of M. L. Creels, on the 30th. Mother and baby doing well.
Grasshoppers gathered on the rail of the Rock Island Railroad, in such numbers that the engine wheels spun around, so that it could not pull the train, delaying it five hours.
July 10, 1891
Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Shops have an order to build ten box cars.
E. Johnson a machinist at the Santa Fe Shops fell last Friday injuring his hips.
July 17, 1891
Storm
The strangest of all the electric happenings of the day occurred at the corner of Belmont and Wabash Ave. at 5: 30. The clouds had drifted away and only one small white one remained in the zenith. D. F. Hassard and his wife and ten-year -old daughter were standing in their yard at the above location when with startling vividness a streak of lurid electricity came down before them striking the chimney and tearing it to pieces, scarcely leaving one brick upon another. Some of the bricks were thrown a distance of many feet. As the lighting entered the house it seemed to separate, a current running through each of the five rooms in the house, and the plastering was badly torn in each room and scattered about the floor. One part of the bolt passed out at the back door which was closed leaving the door uninjured, but tearing the outside screen in pieces. Another current run out onto the porch on the west side of the house and badly demolished it and then passed to a well curb a few feet distance and slivered the planks and scattered them about the yard. The little girl was knocked down and Mrs. Hassard was very much stunned, while the shock did not affect Mr. Hassard. It was found that Mrs. Hassard ‘s left arm was burnt in streaks and her face blackened. She had not recovered from the effect of the stroke at dark that night. A little boy was sleeping on the floor in one of the rooms and was not injured though a current of electricity passed nearly under beneath him.
July 17, 1891
Oakland Local News
Saturday morning last Jas. Wilson was riding his horse with out saddle or bridle; the horse suddenly turned and pitched the rider “ on all fours “ with such force that he continued to move in that shape for some distance, when he suddenly came to a stop in the mud.
July 24, 1891
Oakland News Humor
The sleepiest lot of men about town are the coal dealers, the warm weather has a bad effect upon them.
July 24, 1891
Oakland Park
The black bear, in the park, most stubbornly objects to Mr. Brown bear occupying a home in the pit. She is “ Boss “ of the place. The Brown bear generally remains in the den, giving “ Blackie “ all of the pit for her enjoyment.
July 24, 1891
Rapid Transit
L. H. Kline Motorneer on the Oakland electric line was smiling as sweet as violets, last Wednesday. The reason-a girl baby came to their house about dinner time. Mother and daughter doing well. Father as happy as a darky at a “ Coon Dinner.”
July 24, 1891
Oakland Local News
J. W. Sidwell met with a smash up, a day or two ago. His horse attempted to turn too short and smashed up the buggy.
July 31, 1891
Baseball
The Oakland Baseball Club and the Tecumseh Nine will cross bats on the Oakland ground, corner of Kellam and Gordon streets, tomorrow, our boys will appear in brand new suits; The game will be for $25 a side. Our boys defeated their opponents last Saturday; score 7 to 5.
July 31, 1891
Storm
The storm Wednesday last week did more damage than was supposed. A house belonging to James Bayter, was blown over and torn to pieces. A large stone house on the Sanburn ranch was shaken up, but held together until midnight, when it began to crumble. The family had but barely time to make their escape. Peter Post’s barn, 40x70 feet, valued at $2,500 was completely destroyed.
August 7, 1891
Oakland News Humor
Rings awaken curiosity, especially when on a lady’s finger. At lest an Oakland lady thinks so.
August 7, 1891
Santa Fe
Thomas C. Smith was killed by a, A. T. & Santa Fe passenger train, while attempting to cross the track Monday afternoon.
The Santa Fe boiler makers are out on a strike.
August 14, 1891
Oakland Park
The fawn, at the park, is admired by all. It is a fat as a pig and is growing like a weed.
August 14, 1891
Business
Miss Emma Wilson of Oakland has quit dressmaking and it is thought by some of her friends that she had some idea of committing matrimony, with a view of taking an interest in the fire insurance business. Good luck to her.
August 21, 1891
Oakland Local News
Mr. R. L. Hamill of Oakland, took the contract to carry the mail from the city office to Oakland, commencing on the 13th. inst.
August 21, 1891
Crime & Trouble
There is great excitement about the way Mr. Shute has been abusing his hired girl, and if the law is not enforced. Some thing worse may follow.
August 21, 1891
Crime & Trouble
J. L. Myers who is known by Oakland people is again under arrest, on the charge of defrauding W. J. Fritz of $270 on an alleged promise of securing for him a loan of $5,000.
August 28, 1891
Oakland Local News
Mr. George Young of Oakland, took a hack load of ladies to the Reform School, on Wednesday, they report a good time. The ladies say that the boys are good house keepers and that the management of the institution is second to none of the kind. Glad to hear that the moral wants of the boys are not forgotten.
August 28, 1891
Oakland Local News
The frog pond on Oakland Ave. has been drained. Tiling has been put in and drained into the Shunganunga Creek. The songs of the frog has ceased.
Miss May Mennis received the medal Tuesday evening, at the home guard drill for being the best drilled.
August 28, 1891
Oakland News Humor
We hear it humored that there will be two weddings in Oakland, in the near future. Look out?
September 4, 1891
Oakland Local News
A very pleasant afternoon was spent last Thursday by six little girls at the home of one of the number, ( Hattie Taylor ) the amusements for the afternoon were various. Croquet, swinging in the hammocks, picture books and dolls, all came in for a share of the fun, after which a romp and games in a grove near by, and then the early tea presided over by the young hostess, of which all partook with as much zest as they had shown in their play. The guest were the Misses Alice Wilson, Nettie Jordan, Nellie Hillyer, May Hassad and Sudie Travis, may their lives be as pure and innocent as their amusement were, and their joys as full and complete, is the wish of, an eye witness.
September 11, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Those who persists in breaking the Sabbath will find the strong hand of the law on them. The Sabbath must be observed in Oakland. A number of Topeka men and boys have been in the habit of visiting Oakland on Sunday and playing ball. They are a noisy set. Our citizens are determined that this state of things shall not exist any longer, the law will be strictly enforced and violators brought to speedy justice.
September 11, 1891
Oakland Local News
Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Oakland, September 4, 1891 a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyvaughn of Oakland, are rejoicing over the arrival of a little daughter on September 7, mother and child doing well.
September 22, 1891
A Oakland Death
Miss Susie Carlton a young lady age 19, died at the home of her mother in Oakland Saturday morning. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. Mc Cabe at 5 O’clock Sunday afternoon. Miss Carlton was beloved by all who know her and her funeral was attended by many sorrowing friends. She was the only daughter of a widowed mother.
September 25, 1891
Oakland Local News
There is some talk of moving the post office back to its old stand but as the movers are in the minority, it will probably continue to occupy its present location.
September 25, 1891
National Guard
The National Union Home Guards held their social and exhibition drill last night in the room below armory hall. A good sized crowd was in attendance and the evening enjoyed by all present.
October 9, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Sheriff Wilkerson has appointed J. C. Thornburgh an special Deputy Sheriff of the village of Oakland. Certain boys of Oakland have been in the habit of annoying Mr. Thornburgh by placing tic-tacks on his window at night and attaching string to the screen door of his store and jerking the string from the opposite side of the street causing the screen door to slam and other-wise annoying him. He was appointed Deputy Sheriff in order to protect his peace and bring the offenders to justice.
October 9, 1891
Oakland Local News
Postmaster Thornburgh has secured two mail boxes and will put one up at the corner of Michigan and Iowa streets and the other at the corner of Belmont and Arter. Mail will be taken out of these boxes every morning in time for the morning mail. If these boxes prove a success more, will be put up. The trouble is that many people living remote from the post office mail their letters down town. These boxes are intended for their connivance and to increase the amount of cancellation at the Oakland post office.
November 6, 1891
Town Meeting
A petition has been presented to the voters of all the precincts in Topeka Townships asking the county board to allow two additional Justice of the peace, one at Oakland.
November 6, 1891
Oakland Local News
The Post office seems to be doing more business since the boxes have been put up at J. W. Taylor’s and at the old Milligan corner.
November 6, 1891
Business
Mrs. Van Vlect, 383 Winfield Ave. is ready for business in hair work and painting.
November 6, 1891
Oakland News Humor
Jordan’s old wagon is like the sky, ( Can be seen at all times.)
November 13, 1891
National Guard
Company C. Commanded by Captain Chapter, with headquarters at Oakland, responded promptly on Saturday and were ready for duty in the event of another mod demonstration. The boys appeared with new winter overcoats, which Capt. Chapter has just secured from the State. They made a fine soldiery appearance.
November 13, 1891
Oakland Local News
The horse hitched to W. H. Benedict’s delivery wagon, concluded to have a little fun on his own account, and on Saturday kicked up quite a dust down Michigan Ave., at the crossing of the electric car track he stood the driver on his head in the dust and thought he was free, but Bert Busic, who happened to be in the wagon, secured the lines, and with a short turn brought the horse to a stop in a potato field. No serious damage was done.
November 20, 1891
Business
J. W. Taylor has shipped about 100,000 apple trees this fall.
November 20, 1891
Crime & Trouble
At the request of the citizens of Oakland. We call attention to the herd law of Topeka Township. Horses, cows and hogs are not allowed to run at large and deface yards, destroy hay stacks and cabbage which are growing and hilled in for winter use. This is a quotation of said herd law. Let every good citizen see to this.
November 20, 1891
Oakland News Humor
There is only one thing that goes faster then Judge Johnson’s Court, that is the electric cars on the Oakland line.
November 27, 1891
Business
Coal is advancing in price, it will cost from fifty cents to a dollar more in December then now.
November 27, 1891
Oakland Local News
Everybody is excited over the coming of Thanksgiving. Turkeys, chickens, and pigs must die and eggs must be bought if they do cost 30 cents a dozen.
Mr. Fra Orner and bride have set up housekeeping on Chester street.
November 27, 1891
Church
There is talk of a new church starting in Saywell’s hall. It will be run on scientific principals.
December 6, 1891
School
Mrs. Annie Amos, one of the teachers in Oakland schools, met with a very painful accident on Saturday morning. While dressing her little girl, the child threw her hand up and her finger struck the mother in the eye which caused great suffering. The extent of the injury is not yet known.
December 6, 1891
Church
Rev. Dill from Alabama has rented number 176 Winfield Ave. Bringham & Rice addition, and is waiting for his household goods to arrive. Mr. Dill is pastor of the reformed Presbyterian Church.
December 11, 1891
Crime & Trouble
Crime & Trouble
Horses and pigs are still allowed to run at large, in violation of the law.
December 11, 1891
Oakland Local News
J. M. Kirkpatrick has taken unto himself a wife, Mary I. Leiter being the happy bride.
A marriage license has been issued to John Green and Tena E. Reanard. Also to H. P. Brandon and Maggie A. Stewart all of Oakland.
December 11, 1891
Oakland Local News
Married, at the home of the bride’s parents in Oakland, by Rev. H. S. Childs, on Dec. 8, 1891, G. R. Brindel to Miss Ada Aument. The ceremonies which united the happy couple occurred at 7:30 p. m. and was witnessed by their near relations. A splendid wedding supper was served for the party. The happy bride and groom were the recipients of a large array of valuable and useful presents. During the evening a party of about fifty of the young gentlemen of Oakland paid their respects to their more fortunate friend and enjoyed his hospitality. The reception on the following day at the residence of father Brindel was an enjoyable occasion. The news offers hearty congratulations to the happy couple, and well here suggest to many others of our young people, “ Go thou and do like wise.” The news was very kindly remembered by the family of the bride.
December 18, 1891
Santa Fe
About two hundred men from the Santa Fe Shops are on the sick list. Some say it is the grippe.
December 18, 1891
School
Miss Maggie Moore has lost her grippe and has returned to her place in the school where she has been a successful teacher for the past three years.
December 18, 1891
Real Estate
Business is getting lively in Oakland. P. C. Moore has sold three or four lots, and E. S. Freeman has sold the Wilson property on Oakland Ave. all for cash.
December 18, 1891
Oakland Local News
Miss Ella Freeman has been appointed Notary Pubic.
December 26, 1891
Nation Guard
Company C. was in the great procession on the 23. Captain Chapter was able to be out and marched his company in most perfect order. With out them it would have been impossible to have controlled the crowd which gathered at the State House door.
December 26, 1891
Oakland News Humor
A young couple entered the court house at Topeka, several days ago, covered with blushes, and of hopes and fears to full for utterance. Meeting the janitor in the hall the young man with a quivering voice said, “ Can you tell me-me-us where the ladies waiting room is? “ The janitor informed him that there was no such room in the courthouse. A look of sorrow crept over the young man’s brow and the blush on the fair damsel’s face became more like fire when a new thought braced the young hero up and he asked for the office of the probate judge. Fifteen minutes later that boy and girl were man and wife.
January 9, 1892
National Guard
Company C. may expect to be orders to Stevens County at any time, Captain Shapter is ready.
January 9, 1892
Oakland Local News
Last Sunday the Oakland electric cars were crowded until they seemed to groan with the load of people going to church in Topeka.
January 16, 1892
Oakland Local News
Everybody is busy harvesting ice. Eight to ten inches of good ice is now being cut.
January 16, 1892
Church
The furnace in the M. E. church broke down during the services last Sunday. The part which gave way was put in about two months ago, costing $16.
January 16, 1892
National Guard
There will be a special meeting of company C. at their hall on Friday night Jan. 22, for the purpose of electing a First Lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Lieutenant R. H. Peak. All members are requested to be present as other business of importance will come before the company.
February 13, 1892
Notice !
All persons are hereby notify to discontinue all play games, and romps of every kind in the lower story of the brick building on the corner of Thomas and Wabash Ave., known as the Turton room. Any entrance into said room will be treated as a trespasser.
F. Shapter Agent.
February 20, 1892
Oakland Local News
Mr. N. Copeland and wife, the late Annie Taylor, will begin house housekeeping in the old Kelsey homestead which has been occupied by Mr. Logan for some years past.
February 20, 1892
Santa Fe
Mr. Johnston an employs in the Santa Fe, yards, was severely injured by being struck by a falling car door, which almost scalped him. While the injury is very painful, it is not necessarily fatal.
February 24, 1892
Crime & Trouble
Hattie West’s house of unsavory repute was treated to a coat of antique egg paint Monday night by the hoodlum element of this place.
February 24, 1892
Business
H. W. Benedict, corner of Wabash and Indiana Ave., has remodeled the interior of his store, greatly improving its appearance. He reports business improving.
March 2, 1892
National Guard
Company C. has changed its drill night from Friday to Monday.
March 2, 1892
Oakland Local News
Postmaster Thornburgh is carrying his arm in a sling, the result of a fall a few days since in his barn.
R. C. Hammill, the mail carrier, has been acting Postmaster during the absence of Mr. Thornburgh.
March 2, 1892
Business
Mr. A. Waddle, formerly of Burlingame, has opened a meat market corner of Winfield and Indiana Ave.
March 2, 1892
Church
Armory hall is crowded every evening with persons interested in the revival being conducted there by Messrs. Mails and Craic, the evangelists, and many sinners are professing faith in Christ.
March 29, 1892
Oakland Park Monkey’s
The Journal last evening printed the following news article on its first page. Under the heading, “ There’s a baby Monkey.” Saturday night one of the monkeys at Oakland Park was taken with pain in its stomach, or at least the keeper thought so, he could do nothing to ease the pain and went to the drug store for paregoric. When he returned there was a baby monkey in the cage. The baby and its mother were brought to the city today, where they can have better care and are at the electric power house, corner of Second and Jefferson Streets. Joseph H. Patton superintendent of the Rapid Transit, said last night: “ The monkey the Journal speaks of was born at Oakland Park last August, now about nine months ago. It has been at the power house ever since, and has became well known by every one around here.”
April 9, 1892
Oakland Local News
Postmaster Thornburgh has moved his residence from Forest Ave. to 289 Kellam Ave.
April 9, 1892
Storm
The damages by the late wind storm are being rapidly repaired and masons and carpenters are busy on all the avenues. The aggregate damage amounts to about $500.
April 16, 1892
Business
J. E. Shaffer has purchased the grocery stock of Mrs. A. E. Wilkinson, corner of Michigan and Iowa Ave. and assumed charge of the business yesterday.
April 16, 1892
Nation Guard
The National Union meets at Armory hall next Tuesday evening for the purpose of initiating new members. The organization has a large membership here and is growing daily.
April 23, 1892
Band
The musical club of this place will give an entertainment at Saywell’s hall, this evening at which a rare program will be rendered, affording a rich treat for lovers of good music.
April 23, 1892
School
The pupils of Oakland school gave a very entertaining and instructive columnar exhibition in Saywell’s hall last evening for the benefit of the Kansas educational exhibit at the World’s Fair. The house was well filled and the cash balance all that could be expected by the most sanguine.
April 23, 1892
Oakland Local News
A mild form of scarlet fever was reported in two families yesterday.
May 7, 1892
Oakland Local News
Ben Williams was placed on the retired last week by a kick in the left hand from his celebrated trotter, “ Meteor,” while handling the animal for the racing season. No bones were broken and Ben is nearly all right again.
May 7, 1892
Oakland Local News
Miss Anna Thornburgh was surprised yesterday afternoon by a party of young friends who assembled at the home of her parents. Mr. Mrs. Postmaster Thornburgh, corner of Forest and Iowa Ave., who came to help the young Miss celebrate the thirteenth anniversary of her birth. The partier had a very pleasant time, winding up with a bountiful supper.
May 14, 1892
Santa Fe
The Santa Fe boiler shop was used as a transfer station yesterday for the Rapid Transit passengers, the high water having covered the track between that point and Seward Ave. to a depth of about three feet.
May 14, 1892
Clubs
The alliance of this place hold an occasional meeting, which is attended by only a few disgruntled old women, board less boys and the wile preacher of calamity doctrines. The healthful climate here is fatal to the howlers.
May 21, 1892
School
The commencement exercises of Oakland school occurred yesterday afternoon and were very creditable to both teachers and pupils.
May 21, 1892
Oakland Local News
H. V. Magee who was seriously injured while working at the State House about four days ago, is much improved and will soon be able to resume work.
May21, 1892
Lodge
Council No. 496 of the National Union has had an unparalleled growth since its organization here, so much so that meetings are held every Tuesday evening in Armory hall building for the purpose of initiating new numbers.
May 22, 1892
School
The Oakland schools closed Friday, under the efficient management of Prof. L. J. Phebus the school has been highly progressive. The graduating class numbered eight, and consisted of : Mable Jordan, Edwin Pierson, Jessie Collins, Riley Richar, Prudence Kelsey, Bessie Moxley, Edgar Riley and Will Williams.
May 27, 1892
Oakland Local News
Levi Williams of Wabash Ave. started on Tuesday last for Colorado by wagon, everything seemed propitious for a pleasant journey until about fourteen miles west of town, when one of his horses made up its mind that it had wandered far enough from the rich pastures and purling rivulets of the classic suburb, and refused to go westward any farther. In vain did Levi argue the question with all his persuasive eloquence, interspersed with several applications of hickory, the animal refused to move a step farther from its old home. Levi then took counsel with himself, and came to the conclusion that the cozy home on Wabash Ave. was just the place to spend the summer, and put his conclusion into practice by turning around and heading homeward, when he arrived Wednesday morning, much benefited physically and mentally by his western trip.
June 18, 1892
Oakland Local News
Mr. Alvah of Winfield Ave, lost a valuable Durham cow yesterday, the result of overfeeding of clover.
Oliver Schutt of Winfield Ave. rejoicing over the birth of another boy, who installed himself in the family circle Thursday.
A. R. Hoover, a prominent stock man of Burlingame, accompanied by his family, is visiting his father-in-law, the fat and genial J. D. Hall on Oakland Ave.
June 21, 1892
Chautauqua
The Topeka Railway Company commenced running on its summer schedule and route to Oakland Grove yesterday. Trains now run every twenty minutes to the park gate, via the “ Loop.” A telephone has been put in the office of the secretary of the Chautauqua Association. The grounds have been cleaned and the grass cut. The park will be lighted each evening. The Chautauqua Assembly will continue until July 1, all respectable people will be admitted free to the grounds. No persons who are not respectable will not be admitted. Sufficient police protection will be maintained to preserve everybody’s rights. Attend the Assembly in the next ten days, and then prepare for private picnics.
June 28, 1892
Crime & Trouble
It is currently reported that a beer syndicate, organized by three “Yea who’s” of this place, has gone to eternal smash. They forwarded the necessity equivalent for a keg of gambrinus, Delight to Kansas City about two weeks ago and have gone regularly to the Santa Fe plug every evening since, but the long looked for keg has failed to materialize and now they suspect each other of treachery, and the beer guzzling triumvirate appears to be dissolved by mutual consent.
June 28, 1892
Crime & Trouble
Three young would-be bloods of Topeka received a salutary lesson a short time ago from an elderly physician of this place, the circumstances being as follows: The callow youths were riding on an electric car and occupied a set contiguous to some young ladies oh this suburb, to whom they made themselves obnoxious by their loud and puppyish inuendoes. The doctor, sitting close by, reproved the trio for their ungentlemanly conduct, at which they bristled up and invited him from the car to give them satisfaction for what they considered an insult. The gentleman is old and mild, but muscular, and at the first convenient spot he alighted and accommodated the puppies, not to their satisfaction but to that of a few spectators who had also alighted to see fair play. He handled each of the trio singly and scientifically, administering a wholesome dose of muscular castigation that will not soon be fore gotten by the would-be mashers, each of whom was obliged to nurse a discolored eye or a contused nose.
July 8, 1892
Oakland Local News
Married by Rev. C. E. Bolton at his residence on Belmont Ave. George E. Smith to Miss Dollie W. Esterdall.
Mr. F. A. Brigham of Providence, R. I., and proprietor of the North Addition to Oakland, is in town looking after his property and collecting rent.
July 8, 1892
Santa Fe
Mr. Parsons, of the Santa Fe Offices, was badly hurt on the fourth by an electric car striking his buggy and throwing him against the side of the car. The buggy was a complete wreck.
August 4, 1892
School
The annual school election on last Thursday was well attended. The candidates were W. M. Gilbson and B. F. Massey for clerk and Rev. R. S. Childs for director. There were 176 votes cast. Childs received 170, Gibson 130. and Massey 45. Monday the teachers were chosen by the board. Out of fifty applicants, four were elected; C. M. Martin Principal, Miss Effie Peter-first grade, Miss Eva Pullen-second grade and Florence A. Graft-third grade.
August 4, 1892
Business
A. Waddel has taken a partner in the meat market. His name is Shofelt. The new firm will slaughter their own stock hereafter.
August 4,1892
Clubs
The young Republicans Of Oakland will meet at the school house to night to organize a Republican Club, all are invited
October 30, 1892
School
The Oakland school is very crowded. There are now over two hundred in four rooms and more coming. There will probably be another teacher added soon. A class of nine is preparing to enter the High School in January.
December 18, 1892
Clubs
A the first meeting, Wednesday, the woman in politics will be discussed. The people of Oakland have arranged for a winter course of lectures, to be given in the M. E. Church. The course will be opened on Wednesday evening next by Mrs. C. H. St. John, on “ Woman as a State man.” As the question of woman suffrage will be to the point in Kansas next year, it will be interesting to hear one of the leaders in the movement one who is know as among the best speakers in the country. Dr. Emroe, Major Hudson and others will lecture on succeeding weeks.
The years of 1891-92 are now behind us, we have seen the population grow to about 1000, and saw the school full. Oaklanders at this time were enjoying a little of the good life, with marriages and baby’s being born. However death was always around the corner and we read of a few. We seen a few new business and people come into the community. For the most part Oaklanders lives was good.
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