G. W. Ashley, of Mohawk, Tenn., returned to this city Friday evening. Mr. Ashley will make this his future home.
Mar 12, 1914
The firm of I. B. Kesterson & Son closed a deal last Saturday where by Taylor & Taylor became the owners of the business conducted in this city by the Messers. Kesterson; The invoice was completed the fore part of this week, and the new firm is now in charge of the business. We are sorry to lose Mr. Kesterson and his son from the business world of our little town, as they were an enterprising firm, and had many friends and patrons. Messers. Taylor & Taylor are pleasant appearing gentlemen, and are not wholly strangers, as they have a large general store in Greensburg, and come here highly recommended as a live, progressive firm. We bespeak for them a liberal share of the business of the community and wish them success in our midst.
May 7, 1914
J.H. Bender the expert Veterinary, of this city, and Earnest Wampler, nephew of John Kesterson, motored to Pratt, this morning where Mr. Bender will meet his sister, who will return with them in the evening.
May 21, 1914
J. B. Tabler has rented the I.B. Kesterson building, across the street from the Citizens State Bank, and will open a restaurant there about the first of June. Mr. Tabler has purchased new fixtures, and will fix up a neat little restaurant in this building. He will serve regular meals and short orders, Mr. Tabler solicits a share of your patronage.
Jul 9, 1914
Mrs. John Kesterson was a visitor in Pratt from Thursday until Sunday evening. Mr. Kesterson went to Pratt on the morning train Sunday and accompanied her home.
Aug 6, 1914
A deal was made last Monday whereby Will Kesterson became the owner of the livery barn. They kept one team and buggy, and it is their intention to keep an auto to make drives with. J. R. Kesterson, who has been running the barn for some time, will move out to his farm west of town.
Aug 6, 1914
I.B. Kesterson and family have moved into the Gooden property on Main Street.
Nov 26, 1914
Kestersons have purchased a new Ford, which they will use to make drives in connection with the livery barn.
Dec 17, 1914
Small ad, "Livery, Feed & Sale Stable" Especial attention given to farmers teams. Good livery rigs ready all the time. Our prices are right and a trial will convince you that. We appreciate your patronage; I.B. Kesterson & Son. Props.
Jan 7, 1915
Annual Statement of the township Treasurer's receipts. Expenditures and Indebtedness. The undersigned Township Treasurer of Martin Township, Kiowa County, Kansas issues the following statement of receipts. Expenditures and indebtedness for the year ending Monday, December AD 1914; April 18, 1914 - Road work - W. B. Kesterson $37.80; George Ashley $3.60 June 29, 1914 W. B. Kesterson $13.60; Geo Ashley $8.40
Feb 25, 1915
After selling the livery stable last Friday. I. B. Kesterson & Son purchased "The Gem Cafe" from Joe Anderson, who has been running it since his return from Florida. Mr. Kesterson will attend to the front part of the restaurant and hire someone to do the cooking.
Apr 8, 1915
Mrs. Ashley and Miss Bessie Ailshire called on Mrs. Tom Freshour Sunday. Perry Freshour and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Tom Freshour.
Apr 8, 1915
I. B. Kesterson & Son are putting in 100 feet of sidewalk along the South side of their restaurant. Hess and Aldrich will put in the sidewalk in front of the garage and then sidewalk will be built all along that street for a block east. Mr. Aldrick is planning to put sidewalks in front of his home.
Apr 8, 1915
I. B. Kesterson & Son are rushing the "Clean up and Paint up" campaign by having their restaurant painted. Good for Mr. Kesterson. Keep the good work going.
Apr 22, 1915
I. B. Kesterson and Son are fixing up a neat ice cream parlor in their restaurant this week.
Jun 17, 1915
Large ad in paper; "The Gem Cafe" Regular Meals, Short Orders, Lunches, Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Pies, Cakes, Bread; Cigars, Novelty Goods; This is the place to come for any of the above. Our regular meals, short orders and lunches are served in nice style and will please the most particular. The cold drinks are packed in ice and are as cold as ice will make them. Our pies, cakes and bread are always fresh and can be had at any time. We will bake your cakes to order. Give us a trial and be convinced that our confectionary goods are the best to be had. I. B. Kesterson & Son Proprietors
Aug 26, 1915
I. B. Kesterson & Son purchased the M. A. Price farm from B. A. Sidener last week and have moved there.
Oct 7, 1915
I. B. Kesterson was very sick the latter part of last week, but has improved since.
Nov 4, 1915
Front page obit; Died at his home in our city, Sunday, Oct 31. Isham Bailey Kesterson, age 59 years and 6 months and 28 days. Forty years ago the 5th day of this month he was united in marriage to Mollie J. Pinkston, to which union one son, William B., was born. He and his family immigrated to Kansas sixteen years ago. About five years ago, the deceased was stricken with a form of paralysis which rendered him helpless and a constant buy pleasant care to his devoted wife and affectionate son. He was a man of generous impulses and never forgot the ways of the pioneer. He had borne adversity bravely and enjoyed prosperity quietly. He had filled the various relations of life, as son, husband, father, brother, friend, and filled them well. Who can do more? Besides a very devoted wife he leaves one son, William B. Kesterson, and numerous other relatives, etc. etc.,
Nov 4, 1915
I. B. Kesterson died Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Obituary elsewhere;
Nov 4, 1915
We wish to sincerely thank our man friends for their comforting words and kind deeds during the last sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Such kindness has helped us to bear the burden of sorrow and smooth the rough path of life over which at present it is our lot to travel. Mrs. Kesterson and Son;
Nov 11, 1915
C. E. Lewis, B. A. Sidener and P.E. McDonald appraised the personal property of I. B. Kesterson last Monday.
Nov 18, 1915
The State of Kansas, Kiowa County, ss. In the matter of the estate of I. B. Kesterson late of Kiowa County, Kansas Notice is hearby given, that on the 5th day of November, AD 1915 the undersigned was, by the Probate Court in Kiowa County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of I. B. Kesterson late of Kiowa County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. William B. Kesterson, Administrator;
Nov 18, 1915
Will Kesterson went to Great Bend to view the wreck made by the storm last week.
Nov 18, 1915
Venus Bible and family visited over Sunday with Mr.and Mrs. Mary J. Kesterson and Son. (as was written)
Dec 23, 1915
Mrs. Mary Kesterson called at the McDonald home Sunday evening.
Jan 6, 1916
John Kesterson, who has been very ill, is improving.
Will Kesterson is doing some road work this week.
Jan 20, 1916
Mrs. Kesterson who has been on the sick list, is improving.
Feb 24, 1916
Wm. Kesterson was a business visitor in Greensburg Tuesday.
Apr 27, 1916
Wm. Campbell Jr., left Monday for Liberal, near which place he will erect an eight room, two story house on the Jap Kile farm. This is the first contract of this size that the Jr. has handled, but he will no doubt be "there with the goods." Wm. Kesterson and Warren Thrap went along to assist in the job.
May 11, 1916
W. E. Gilliam and John Kesterson and wife, left Thursday morning for Graham County, where Mr. Gilliam has land interests.
Mar 23, 1916
Wm. Kesterson is now the owner of a Louisville-Avery Tractor. A. W. Deuel made the deal.
Jun 22, 1916
Wm. Kesterson left Saturday for Kansas City. Dame Rumer has it that he will return in a "Double harness."
Jun 29, 1916
At the home of the bride's brother, Clay Lane, at Oseola, Mo., on Wednesday morning. June 21st. occurred the marriage of Miss Hattie Lane of Oceola and W. B. Kesterson of this city. In the presence of only a few intimate friends the impressive words were spoken that united this young couple for life. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lane of Osecola, and is a young lady held high in esteem of a large circle of friends. She is a sister of Mrs. D. B. Pedigo of this city. The groom is a young man of sterling qualities. After a short visit to several Missouri points the couple came to Mullinville where they will make their home. The News joins the many friends in wishing them a very pleasant journey along life's pathway.
Aug 10, 1916
J. R. Kesterson and family left Tuesday for Hill City, Kansas, near which place they will make their home. John has been around this city so long that we doubt if he will be satisfied out there. However, we wish him all the success possible in his new home.
Sept 7, 1916
Wm. Sager disposed of the stock and fixtures of The Gem Cafe last Wednesday to Havens Bros. These boys have been running the Havens Bros. Cafe for the past six month and have made it a success. In the new location, with more room and a bigger stock they can handle their trade in a still more satisfactory manner. Mr. Sager the former owner, still has the Farmer's Restaurant and Bakery, and will serve lunches, cold drinks, candies and pastry goods, but no regular meals.
Oct 26, 1916
W. B. Kesterson was a visitor to Bucklin Tuesday.
J. V. Bible and wife, and W. B. Kesterson and wife, spent Sunday with friends in Bucklin.
Jan 25, 1917
Wm. Kesterson is once more located in the best little town on the map, having moved his house hold goods back here from Dodge City Monday.
Feb 1, 1917
John Kesterson of Hill City, Kansas was mingling with old friends here this week.
