100 years ago: Local farmer still available for matrimony

From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Oct. 11, 1911:

“W. R. Green, the bustling young farmer who handles the Clevenger farm at Six Corners, has been troubled lately because of an item stating that Wm. Green had been married. Now his name happens to be William, but so far he had been unable to find time for courting and therefore still lives in hopes. He fears that there should be a proper understanding about who this other William Green may be, so that his own chances may not be blighted.”

“In a letter received by Dr. Leon Matassarin, secretary Douglas County Medical society, from Dr. H. A. Dykes, secretary Kansas State Board of Medical Registration and Examination, Dr. H. A. Dykes says: ‘I beg to call your attention to mid-wifery for the reason that no one has the right to practice mid-wifery or obstetrics in the State of Kasnas, who is not licensed as a physician and surgeon and I desire that you see that the county attorney prosecute all persons attempting to practice in your county without a license.'”

“The first official observance of Columbus day will be held in Kansas tomorrow, for which day Governor Stubbs has issued a proclamation declaring this day a holiday. There will be no school or work of any kind at the University and in the afternoon the Business college probably will give its students a vacation. The city schools will not close.”