Days of Yore
10 years ago
january 23, 1997
The old water tower in Peabody came down, finally, at 12:36, Friday, Jan. 17. Thus ends the saga of taking down the 80-year-old Peabody water tower. It was most famous, perhaps for the Christmas lights that were strung on it for many years.
The Peabody library received a grant of $1,200 from Southwestern Bell to use telecommunications technology to increase the community access to the information highway.
Chris and Brad Shaw and Rus Ronnebaum of Wichita were the guests of honor at a family birthday gathering at the Jim and Gladys Preheim home Sunday.
25 years ago
January 13, 1983
Mrs. Hazel McClave and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hansen returned last Thursday after their western tour with Horizon Travel of Kansas. They enjoyed the Rose Parade as part of their tour.
Mr. and Mrs. John Berns hosted the dessert bridge club in their home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richmond were guests. The hostess served dessert early in the evening and then served hot soup to the guests before they departed for home.
Sunday dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jones when Mr. and Mrs. Dale Belcher arrived bringing special dishes — lamb pie and stew.
50 years ago
january 17, 1957
Ellis Craney, who underwent surgery at St. Luke Hospital, was dismissed Wednesday.
A polio clinic will be held in the Peabody grade school next Monday, Jan. 21, starting at 9 a.m. according to Principal Harry Rhodes. This is sponsored by the county health department. Anyone between the ages of 5 through 19 may come and get the first, second, or third shot at this time.
Leroy Schelske, a senior at Emporia State Teachers College will teach junior high school mathematics at Kingman next year. Schelske is a graduate of Peabody High School. He has specialized in mathematics and science at Emporia State.
100 years ago
january 24, 1907
A good warm lunch, made to order, these winter days, is worth going after — to the Star Restaurant. R.B. Slaymaker
"Doize Felt" shoes are made from a single piece of wool felt — all styles and sizes — at Tucker & Griffith.
Dr. Axtell was over from Newton Saturday to see Willis Westbrook.
Miss Grace Shriver has returned from a visit to Miss Lenna Jolliffe at Iola.
125 years ago
january 19, 1883
The trial of Guiteau still fills the front page — now into the 43rd day.
Grand Central Hotel, Peabody, Kansas. H.A. Freeland, Proprietor. The building has just been newly plastered, papered and calcimined throughout. Good beds, good table and prompt attention to wants of guests. Good sample room, first floor.
June Butter Color has been submitted to all the practical tests possible, and it has withstood them all. It will keep the tint of butter up to the June standard the year through, and at a trifling cost. It has won universal praise because of its beautiful tint and its leaving no red stain or tint. The points named in its favor are such as should commend it to every man making butter, and we know a single trial will convince any one of its merits. We ask only a trial and we are then sure of sales. Ask your dealer for it and take no other. For sale by Chas. J. Seybold.
Saturday was a lively day in Peabody. The town was full of people.
I.A. Shriver gave an oyster supper to a few of his gentlemen friends, at the Grand Central, Monday evening.
