by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
(Part IV)
The prevailing changes continue:
Nov. 5 — "The thanks of the members of the Methodist Church and congregation are due Mrs. H.A. Coy and Mrs. Eli Evans for the donation of a nice set of curtains to replace the old and shabby ones that have so long disfigured the interior walls of the church. Also, to Mrs. Ed Farrar, Mrs. Moyer, and Mrs. Mark Hefty for cleaning the church.
Nov. 19 — "The agency of Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express and the Pacific Express, formerly at the Depot, has been removed to Pancost's Feed Store, one door east of Kendall's store. Signed. A. Sealed, Ac. W. Pancost, deliveryman."
Nov. 26 — "Mr. Patrick just received notice that the Valley Falls Post Office has been raised to an office of the third class, and his salary fixed at $1,100 besides box rents. The increase to date from Jan. 1st.
"Mr. John Quackenbush has bought out Mr. Roger's interest in the meat market and the new firm will be known as Watkins and Quackenbush."
Dec. 3 — "C.F. Bliss & Co. have sold their lumber yard and leased the ground and buildings to J.E. Glass of Henry Barker & Co. of Atchison.
"I. Friend, operator of a general store in Valley Falls for seven years, will close out his stock by Jan. 1."
Dec. 10 — "New Store, New Goods, and Lowest Prices. J.H. Murray Dry Goods.
"J.E. Glass & Co. Fairly Installed at Old Bliss Lumber Yard.
"New Feed Mill. M.G. Hayward put a new feed mill into Piazzek's Elevator and is prepared to furnish all kinds of grain and corn meal at lowest prices.
"C.F. Bliss & Co. purchased from Wm. Crosby a lot on Broadway 45x100 ft., including the building used by the Grange Store and Fuller's Harness Shop. Consideration $1,350.
"TIME FOR A CHANGE? We have been informed (New Era) that the outhouses at the school are in a very filthy condition. We believe a janitor is paid for looking after such matters, and if so, we suggest that he be required to attend to his business. If no one is employed, someone should be engaged at once."
Dec. 17 — "J.C. Fuller has sold his harness shop to D.F. Bliss & Co.
"Albert Beland has resigned as agent of the Adams Express and Charles Osgood has taken the office to Legler's Store.
"George Kuran has resigned at the Post Office."
Dec. 24 — "The Kuran family has moved to Monrovia and we understand Geo. has gone to work in Topeka."
Dec. 31 — "The Union Pacific Railroad has secured control of the Kansas Central and assumes management on the first of next month."
The 'Tin Roof Caper' of 1881 tempted a peek at the first month of 1882 to determine if similar actions will be slated for another 12 months.— Betty Jane Wilson
Jan. 7 — "Mrs. Fisher moved back into her house on Walnut Street.
"Mr. C.R. McDowell took charge of the Grange Store last Monday.
"J.E. Glass & Co. have put up a new shed for lumber in their yard. Bliss & Co. are fixing up the Ready Building and will use it for storage of implements.
"The old Lewis Barbershop building has been moved to the lot next to Mr. Baldwin's house and will be used for a residence.
"Watkins and Quackenbush have repainted and fixed up their meat market.
"The building formerly occupied by Mrs. Bounds Millinery Shop has been painted and repaired by Mr. C.B. Cawthron for his jewelry store.
"The Wagner billiard tables have been moved over to Mel Legler's Store and the room and tables leased to W. L. White, who is running a first-class billiard saloon."
Jan. 14 — "L.D. Woodbury has moved his carpenter shop into the old Volker Building, formerly occupied by the New Era office."
Jan. 21 — "Mr. McGinnis has reopened his tailoring establishment in his old building opposite the New Era office.
"Mr. I. Friend sold a half-interest in his stores to his son, Ed Friend.
"Etc., Etc., Etc."
The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will be open at 10 a.m. March 5.
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