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Sheriffs of Reno County: Ed Cunningham

January 13, 2021 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Ed Cunningham (1896-1971) Sheriff 1931-1935 · It’s Wednesday, July 1, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas. “Well, look what the cat drug in,” said Fay Brown, owner-operator of the Brown Wheel night club, as plain clothes city detective Ed Cunningham walked in the door. Fay Brown and Ed Cunningham were old chums, lawmen, who had worked on the Hutchinson police force in the early 1920s and had teamed up as … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Ed Cunningham

Sheriffs of Reno County: John W. Jones

October 21, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · John Wesley Jones (1856-1926) Sheriff 1890-1894 · * It’s October 13, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Julia Whiteside, 59, meets her husband, Houston, 81, at the door. “The radio just announced that Ruth Elder is safe!” said Julia. “They were rescued from the ocean off the coast of the Azores. The American Girl had a broken oil line.” “Is George Haldeman well?” asks Houston. “Yes, they were both … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: John W. Jones

Sheriffs of Reno County: Daniel E. Miller

October 14, 2020 by Jim Potter 11 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Dan E. Miller (1839-1916) Sheriff 1888-1890 · It’s Wednesday, October 12, 1927. Houston Whiteside, 81, and Julia, 59, his wife, are at the corner of Main Street and Avenue B east, Hutchinson, Kansas. The condemned, but still standing, Reno County courthouse is on the southeast corner. The building just east of the courthouse is the aging, but open, Reno County Jail. It includes the sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Daniel E. Miller

Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins

September 9, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Charles Collins (1845-1906) Sheriff 1872-1874 ·   It’s Friday, October 7, 1927. Houston Whiteside, retired attorney-at-law, resident of Hutchinson, Kansas, since May 1872, is celebrating his 81st birthday at the Masonic Hall. Judge Whiteside has been encouraged to recall the good ‘ole days. * Reno County Sheriff Fay Brown, 36, the newest member of the Masons, has known Houston Whiteside for over a … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count

September 2, 2020 by Jim Potter 2 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count· It’s Saturday, October 1, 1927, in the Stamey Hotel’s coffee shop at 5th and Main, Hutchinson, Kansas, just a half-block east of the temporary courthouse. When you walk in the door, you can smell the aroma of fresh coffee. * “Would any of you gentlemen like more coffee?” asked Peggy, the waitress. “You can top mine off, thanks,” said Fay … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes

August 26, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes· Final Episode It’s Friday, September 23, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas, at the Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 134 Sherman Avenue, east. The funeral service of Harvey E. Albrecht is starting. * As the organ music began, in a subdued voice, Funeral Director William H. Johnson, announced: “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ll be starting the service … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Early Birds at the Funeral Parlor

August 19, 2020 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Early Birds at the Funeral Parlor· It’s Friday, September 23, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas, at the Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 134 Sherman Avenue, east. People are arriving for the funeral service of Harvey E. Albrecht. * Mary Adella Albrecht, widow of Harvey Albrecht, looked in the mirror before exiting the funeral home’s bathroom. Out loud, she said, “I can do … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Early Birds at the Funeral Parlor

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Can’t Sleep

August 12, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Can't Sleep· It’s Thursday, August 22, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the day after Harvey E. Albrecht killed himself, and the day before his funeral. His daughters, Pearl and Jewel, can’t sleep. * “Are you still awake?” asked Pearl to her sister. “Wide awake,” said Jewel, who was in the bed next to her. “I was just thinking about us, how our lives have changed … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Can’t Sleep

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: “Is My Dad in Heaven?”

August 5, 2020 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: "Is My Dad in Heaven?"· It’s Wednesday, September 21, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Mary Adella Albrecht must tell her two girls that their father is dead. * “I need to collect Pearl and Jewel before they hear from someone else of their father’s death,” said Mary. “I need to leave right now." “Of course, thank you for your help,” said Detective Salmon. “Again, our … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: “Is My Dad in Heaven?”

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Brother Luckett and the Death Flies

July 29, 2020 by Jim Potter Leave a Comment

(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.)   · Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Brother Luckett and the Death Flies· It’s September 21, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas. A man has killed himself by taking poison. Everyone presumes the deceased is Harvey Albrecht, Mary Adella's husband. Waiting outside for permission to enter, Mary has grown impatient. Finally, she opens the door, saying, “I’ll identify my own husband. No one knows him better than me.” … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Brother Luckett and the Death Flies

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