These items taken from the "Lone Jack News" section
of the Lees' Summit Journal
Jul 14 1905 The Lone Jack picnic will be held as usual on the 16th
day of Aug. and on a larger scale than ever before. The
committee having it in charge is: D. Lee Shawhan,
president: Price Bennett, secretary: Henry Cave,
treasurer: Julian Jackson, John Bynum Frank Kennedy and
Robert Pilcher.
Nov 1 1907 The strong winds of the past week uprooted trees, damaged
young orchards, blew down rail fences and unroofed cribs
and sheds. Mrs. Julia Shawhan had a wind mill totally
wrecked and the ventilator on Jesse Cave’s barn was blown
off.
Jan 10 1908 The rock road running south from the main road to Lee’s
Summit and approaching Lone Jack from the west has been
completed and the machinery taken to Kansas City.
Apr 1908 The Aid Society of the Christian church will give an
Easter supper when the autograph quilt will be sold at
auction Thursday night. Supper 25 cents each.
Apr 1908 The Aid Society cleared $24.30 at their Easter Supper
last Thursday. They had a fine time and a splendid menu.
Apr 1908 The ladies Missionary society of the Baptist church had
five dollars worth of postal cards printed last week.
They are endeavoring to raise a mile of pennies—16
pennies to the foot. This is for improvement on the
church, and land sakes, but it needs it!
Dec 4 1908 Wm Hill of Lee’s Summit has purchased Dr. Ragsdale’s Drug
store and is building a sixteen foot addition there to.
He will take possession Jan. 1 and will move his family
to Aunt Sallie Lightfoot’s property. Dr. Ragsdale as
conducted a drug store here for twenty years or more.
Mar 1910 The White Oak telephone Company decided to incorporate.
The present stockholders not desiring to enter the
incorporation will be allowed the rental of their phones
to the amount of their stock.
Aug 26 1910 The citizens met and cleaned the graveyard last Saturday.
as it is their custom to do every year. A fund was
contracted by assessment to hire a caretaker for the
graveyard. This is a good movement and one that should
have been taken long ago.
Feb 11 1911 Mr. Nichols family moved to Lone Jack Monday. They will
take charge of the switch and be Lone Jack central.
Feb 16 1911 The Royal neighbors Lodge met last Friday night for their
annual supper and installation of officers.
Mar 24-1911 Dr W T Kemper reports a new girl at the home of Mr & Mrs
Otho Vaughan last Monday.
Mr. & Mrs. Tinsley Porter informational that their son born
to their home some two weeks ago died last Monday, the
burial was at Stoney Point church Tuesday.
Apr 7 1911 There appears to be a considerable small pox in the
vicinity now, Lew Flemons, Mrs. Will O’Brien, Mrs. Jim
Courtney and daughter Nora, Wheeler Horton Bennie Gilliam
Marion Webb, Miss Ruby Crabtree, Mr & Mrs Dan Holmes all
having it.
The city council in regular session assessed a fine of one
dollar to everyone not complying with the city law as to
cleaning your premises of the winter accumulation of trash
this is not too large but the law says from $1.00 to $5.00.
Apr 26 1911 We are this week printing an extra edition for the Lone
Jack Cemetery Association. 500 of these will be sent out
to the friends of the Association by the Secretary, Dr. W.
T. Kemper.
May 4 1911 On last Saturday night Bill Woods colored man of this city
shot and instantly killed Chester Beadles, also colored We
firmly believe the coroner’s verdict will be that it was a
case of justifiable homicide.
May 26 1911 The ice house built by F.M. Williams is completed and he
has quite a quantity of ice.
Jun 1 1911 Miss Elizabeth Kemper daughter of Dr. & Mrs. W.T. Kemper
of this city returned home last Sunday from Kansas City
where she had been attending school Choctaw Central High
school. Miss Kemper is unable to use her lower limbs and
goes from place to place In a wheel chair, She likes
school and her work fine and is in every way a very bright
and lovable young lady. She desires us to express her
thanks to her teacher and classmates for their kindness
of help to her in her school work and assure them of her
appreciation.
Jun 1 1911 The Men’s Bible class of the Christian Church, Rev. E.M.
Yates teacher, had their monthly business and social
meeting Monday night at the church, those present report a
royal good time a fine lunch was served.
Jun 16 1911 Last Saturday morning the death angel visited the home of
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Holmes and took from them their little son
aged about three years. The little fellow had been sick for
several days with pneumonia. The funeral was preached at
the Christian Church Sunday by Rev. B.E. Thursfield after
which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at this
place.
Jun 23 1911 The Spencer Bros have purchased the livery barn and outfit
of Milt Rogers and took charge immediately.
Jul 7 1911 Mrs. Dr. P.R. Chambers is very low at this writing.
Jul 7 1911 The 4th was quiet here. Those who did not go elsewhere
spent the day at home. We certainly had no noise here not
even a fire cracker was exploded.
Aug 11 1911 Dr W.T. Kemper is suffering greatly from a spider bite on
the hand. He is unable to leave his room.
Aug 18 1911 The Lone Jack annual picnic will be held on the 18th of
Aug. 1911.
Aug 25 1911 The annual picnic of Lone Jack was well attended last
Friday and all report a good time.
Sep 1 1911 Dr W.T. Kemper is now able to attend to his practice.
Sep 15 1911 A wedding of much interest occurred last Sunday afternoon
when Miss Sallie Yates and Mr. Charles Williams were united
in marriage by Rev H.C. Walker.
Oct 6 1911 A surprise dinner was given by the neighbors and friends
of Mr & Mrs. John Bynum last Tuesday.
Oct 20 1911 George and James Vaughn are attending school at Lee’s
Summit.
Oct 27 1911 Charley Martin is building a new residence on Main Street.
Nov 3 1911 Mr. & Mrs. Tinsley Porter entertained the young people
Thursday evening with a Halloween party. All report a
splendid time.
Nov 10 1911 Miss Pearl Kemper entertained the young folks Saturday
night with a tacky party.
Nov 24 1911 The members of the Christian Church are making preparations
to repair and repaint the church building.
Dec 1 1911 Rev. J.W. Hill began a series of meetings at the Baptist
Church last Sunday.
Dec 15 1911 The R.N.A. (Royal Neighbors of America) elected the
following officers last Friday night:
Oracle – Mrs. Jessie Bynum
Vice Oracle – Mrs. Tinsley Porter
Chancellor – Mrs. P.R. Chambers
Recorder – Miss Pearl Kemper
Receiver – Mrs. S.A. Martin
Marshal – Mrs. W.E. Shaw
Inner Sentinel – Mrs. Charlie Webb
Outer Sentinel – Mrs. Will O’Brien
Manager – Mrs. Dick Porter
Dec 22 1911 Mr. & Mrs. James Cave are the proud parents of a new son
born Tuesday.
Dec 22 1911 The Christmas exercises at the Christian Church will be
held Sunday night.
Jan 5 1912 The entertainment at the Christian Church Sunday night was
a splendid one, standing room was at a premium.
Jan 12 1912 John Bynum has purchased an auto.
Jan 19 1912 The Lone Jack Cemetery Association met last Saturday and
re-elected the old officers.
Feb 9 1912 Miss Pearl Kemper entertained the young folks last Friday
night with a Valentine party.
Feb 16 1912 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams are receiving congratulations over
the arrival of a fine boy.
Mar 1 1912 Miss Ruby Crabtree is visiting in Kansas City.
Mar 15 1912 The ladies of the Christian Church gave a dinner last
Saturday and cleared $18.00.
Apr 5 1912 Mrs. P.R. Chambers is very low and not expected to recover.
Apr 12 1912 Mrs. P.R. Chambers died at her home in Lone Jack Monday
morning. Funeral services at the Methodist Church.
Apr 26 1912 The Christian Church ladies have purchased new carpet for
the church.
May 3 1912 Miss Lizzie Kemper left Monday for Kansas City to attend
school.
May 17 1912 The Lone Jack baseball team defeated Pleasant Hill last
Saturday by a score of 8 to 3.
May 24 1912 Several improvements are being made on residences in our
city.
May 31 1912 Mrs. S.A. Martin is building an addition to her residence.
Jun 21 1912 Dr. W.T. Kemper has purchased a new automobile.
Jun 28 1912 Rev. Yates preached an excellent sermon at the Christian
Church Sunday.
Jul 12 1912 The Lone Jack picnic will be held Aug. 16.
Jul 26 1912 Miss Ruby Crabtree is visiting relatives in Odessa.
Aug 23 1912 The Lone Jack picnic was held last Friday and was a success.
Sep 6 1912 Mrs. John Bynum is on the sick list.
Sep 13 1912 School opened Monday with a large attendance.
Sep 27 1912 The W.C.T.U. held an ice cream social Saturday night.
Oct 11 1912 Mrs. Will O’Brien is visiting her mother in Kansas City.
Oct 18 1912 The Christian Church is having new seats installed.
Oct 25 1912 Mrs. Dan Holmes has returned from Kansas City.
Nov 1 1912 Several of our farmers are sowing wheat.
Nov 22 1912 Tom Williams is improving slowly.
Dec 6 1912 The R.N.A. elected officers Friday night.
Jan 3 1913 The Christmas entertainment at the Christian Church was a
grand success.
Jan 10 1913 Dr. Kemper is kept busy with professional calls.
Jan 17 1913 Miss Pearl Kemper visited in Lee’s Summit this week.
Jan 31 1913 Mrs. Dick Porter is visiting her daughter near Pleasant
Hill.
Feb 7 1913 Miss Elizabeth Kemper has returned home from school.
Feb 14 1913 The Christian Church ladies cleared $20.00 at their supper
last Thursday night.
Mar 7 1913 The roads are almost impassable.
Mar 21 1913 Rev. Yates closed a good meeting at the Christian Church.
Apr 4 1913 Mrs. S.A. Martin is recovering from a severe illness.
Apr 18 1913 Several of our people attended the circus at Independence.
May 2 1913 The school closed Friday with appropriate exercises.
May 16 1913 Farmers are busy planting corn.
May 30 1913 The cemetery was cleaned off Saturday by a large crowd.
Jun 13 1913 Miss Ruby Crabtree is visiting friends in Kansas City.
Jun 27 1913 The Christian Church has been repainted.
Jul 11 1913 Picnic will be held Aug. 15.
Jul 25 1913 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams entertained friends Saturday night.
Aug 22 1913 The picnic was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Sep 5 1913 Mrs. John Bynum spent Sunday in Lee’s Summit.
Sep 19 1913 School opened Monday with a good enrollment.
Oct 3 1913 The W.C.T.U. held a social last Friday night.
Oct 17 1913 Miss Pearl Kemper visited relatives in Independence.
Oct 31 1913 The Christian Church ladies cleared $15 at their supper.
Nov 14 1913 Several hunters left Monday for a week’s hunt.
Nov 28 1913 Mrs. Dan Holmes is improving.
Dec 12 1913 The R.N.A. elected officers Friday night.
Jan 2 1914 The Christmas entertainment was well attended.
Jan 16 1914 Dr. Kemper is attending several patients with pneumonia.
Jan 30 1914 Mr. & Mrs. James Cave entertained friends Saturday night.
Feb 13 1914 Miss Elizabeth Kemper is visiting in Kansas City.
Feb 27 1914 The Christian Church ladies held an all-day quilting.
Mar 13 1914 Roads are very muddy.
Mar 27 1914 Rev. Yates preached two good sermons Sunday.
Apr 10 1914 Mrs. S.A. Martin is reported better.
Apr 24 1914 Several of our folks visited Pleasant Hill Saturday.
May 8 1914 The school closed with appropriate exercises.
May 22 1914 Farmers are busy planting corn.
Jun 5 1914 The cemetery was cleaned off Saturday.
Jun 19 1914 Miss Pearl Kemper visited in Lee’s Summit this week.
Jul 3 1914 The Lone Jack picnic will be held Aug. 14.
Jul 17 1914 Miss Ruby Crabtree has returned home from Kansas City.
Jul 31 1914 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams entertained a crowd Saturday night.
Aug 21 1914 The picnic was largely attended and enjoyed.
Sep 4 1914 School opened Monday.
Sep 18 1914 Dr. Kemper has purchased a new auto.
Oct 2 1914 Mrs. John Bynum is recovering from illness.
Oct 16 1914 The Christian Church ladies held a supper Friday night.
Oct 30 1914 Several from here attended the fair at Harrisonville.
Nov 13 1914 Miss Lizzie Kemper is visiting friends in Independence.
Nov 27 1914 The R.N.A. elected officers Friday night.
Dec 11 1914 Mrs. Dan Holmes is improving.
Dec 25 1914 Christmas exercises will be held at the Christian Church.
