Continuing the sundry of news items from the "65 Years Ago" column (1978) of The Valley Falls Vindicator compiled by the late Edith Harden. All are 1913 events:
Nov. 17: "At the council meeting Tuesday night Councilman DeLorme called attention to an almost forgotten ordinance — the curfew, which prohibits all minors under the age of 18 from loitering along the streets, alleys, or public grounds of the city between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
"The ordinance provided that the marshal shall arrest all minors found violating the ordinance and take him or her to their parent or guardian.
"The fire bell will ring eight slow taps at eight o'clock as a warning for minors to be on their way home."
Nov. 25: "Eleven jack rabbits were caught by the four grey hounds out Swabville way one day the first of the week. A large crowd witnessed from the top of a straw stack or other high profile points the several fine chases. They went out in buggies, automobiles, or on horseback. Bert McClure handled a score or more of the sightseers on his motor truck.
"It is reported that Amp Delk and Miss Minnie Booth were married in Topeka Wednesday.
"When harnessing a horse the other day, Marion Webster out Rock Creek way was kicked on the head and nose when a hog ran under and frightened his horse. Marion was stooping to buckle the belly band when the hog rushed in and started the horse kicking. The inward stroke stunned him and threw him under the horse's lively feet. Marion was rescued by his father, Ezra. Dr. J.M. Marks gave the necessary treatment and the 'butinsky' hog escaped without a scratch."
Dec. 12: "The work of rebuilding the New Century Block goes on with the store rooms one and two in the hands of plasterer Casper Stein. The contract for rooms three and four were let to Mort Burris. Johnny Dodge is busy crushing rock for the rear cement walls.
"The front will be of new brick and glass. It will be two stories as before. The Delaware Lumber Co. will furnish the material. Elmer Lewis will install a new and up-to-date three chair barber shop in Room 4. Lewis "Dutch" declares it will be the finest in the county when he gets it furnished.
"Everybody noticed the advantage of having the hitch racks on the side streets last Saturday. It was a pleasure to be able to drive up to the curbing and place on main street with wagon or buggy, unload the produce and the women and children right on the walk without getting in the mud.
"After two weeks in the garage on account of the muddy roads, the automobiles are venturing out again."
The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will be open at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22.
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