(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Vice President Theodore Roosevelt • It’s noon Wednesday, August 14, 1901 in Hutchinson, Kansas, as the Santa Fe train pulls away from the crowded depot, headed east, then north out of town towards Kansas City. Sarah “Sally” Lowber Hooper, 40, and John Walter Hooper, 46, with six of their seven children, are still waving at Vice President Theodore Roosevelt who remains on the rear-end platform … [Read more...] about Reno County: Vice President Theodore Roosevelt
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Sheriffs of Reno County: John LaFayette “Fay” Smith
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · John LaFayette "Fay" Smith (1852-1926) Sheriff 1884-1888 · Julia Whiteside, 59, is at Smith’s Flower Shop, 414 North Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. She strikes up a conversation with Harry “says it with flowers” Smith, son of the late Fay Smith, a well-known city and county leader. It’s Tuesday, October 11, 1927. * “I saw your gorgeous window display and just had to come in to smell the … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: John LaFayette “Fay” Smith
Sheriffs of Reno County: Allen P. Jordan
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Allen P. Jordan (1843-1888) Sheriff 1880-1882 · Julia and Houston Whiteside are recovering from a house full of family and guests at 504 East Sherman. Their son, Houston Latimer, 37, is eating the last piece of leftover birthday cake. It’s Monday, October 10, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas. * Dr. Karl Menninger and his brothers are sure doing wonderful things in Topeka,” said Houston, 81. “Now they have … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Allen P. Jordan
Sheriffs of Reno County: John M. Hedrick
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · John M. "Captain" Hedrick (1840-1938) Sheriff 1876-1880 and 1882-1884 · It’s Sunday, October 10, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas. At 504 East Sherman Avenue, Houston and Julia Whiteside are hosting a family dinner and reception to celebrate Houston’s 81st birthday. Meanwhile, at 22 East 17th Street, the home of John and Mary Hedrick, a friend, Bertie Colson, is preparing to give Mary a sightseeing tour … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: John M. Hedrick
