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Sheriff Fay Brown's Badge

Hello Girls

August 18, 2021 by Jim Potter 5 Comments

· Hello Girls It’s Wednesday, March 16, 1927. Cora Brown’s thirty-third birthday isn’t until Thursday, but she’s expecting her sister, Occie, and brother-in-law, to arrive any minute to help her celebrate. Occie’s promised to bring a freshly baked cake; Cora and Fay, her husband, will provide tea. * “It’s Occie and Sidney,” said Fay. “I’ll get the door.” “Hello, Fay,” said Occie, handing him a picnic basket and receiving a kiss. “Where is she? Does she suspect anything?” “She’s got … [Read more...] about Hello Girls

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Daniel E. Miller

October 14, 2020 by Jim Potter 11 Comments

· 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 residence. * “I still think the commissioners could fix the courthouse,” said Houston. “It’s … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Daniel E. Miller

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Sheriffs of Reno County: John LaFayette “Fay” Smith

October 7, 2020 by Jim Potter Leave a Comment

· 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 fragrances,” said Julia Whiteside to Harry and Hilda Smith, local florists and owner-operators … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: John LaFayette “Fay” Smith

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Allen P. Jordan

September 30, 2020 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

· 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 a sanatorium, not just a clinic.” “Too bad that Jordan, the former Reno County … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Allen P. Jordan

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Sheriffs of Reno County: John M. Hedrick

September 23, 2020 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

· 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 around town. It’s a special day when Mary, wheelchair bound, is able to leave the … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: John M. Hedrick

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Henry Hartford

September 16, 2020 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

· 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 Main Street. In his head, the retired attorney-at-law, and former Reno County … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Henry Hartford

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins

September 9, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

· 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 decade, mostly through fellowship in the Knights of Pythias. Since Whiteside … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins

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

September 2, 2020 by Jim Potter 2 Comments

· 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 Brown, 30, Reno County sheriff. “Babe Ruth has done it again,” said Fay, “another record … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count

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

August 26, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

· 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 shortly; please take your seats in the chapel." W. T. Luckett, also known as Reverend … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes

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

August 19, 2020 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

· 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 this.” As Mary opened the door, she was ambushed—abruptly challenged—by sister-in-law, Grace … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Early Birds at the Funeral Parlor

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