100 years ago

Sept. 30, 1915

John Baker and George White are painting the exterior of Doyle Hardware and Lumber Co. building.

For the fifth year in succession, Noah Kornhaus last week went to the Kansas State Fair at Hutchinson and with 15 of his White Wyandottes carried away the chicken honors — he won seven firsts out of eight!

With the big Anti-Horse Thief Association picnic less than a week away, plans are being pushed rapidly for one of the biggest attractions Peabody has ever had.