(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
Sheriff Fay Brown's Badge
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
Sheriffs of Reno County: Henry Hartford
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Henry Hartford (1837-1919) Sheriff 1874-1876 Houston Whiteside, 81, sips his coffee and looks out the front window of the mayor’s Oxford Café, Hutchinson, Kansas. His wife, Julia Clementine Latimer, 59, is talking about being a judge for an upcoming radio contest. It’s Saturday, October 8, 1927. * Houston Whiteside watched as a police officer hung a green ticket on an automobile parked too long on … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Henry Hartford
Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
