July 29, 1912
The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois

Mrs. Tom Fountain of Ordway, Colo., is visiting Mrs. Charles Patterson, 1198 North Main street.

January 7, 1914
The News, Frederick Maryland

DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY HOLD MONTHLY MEETING
...A letter was read from Martin Brennerman of Ordway, Colorado, enclosing a clipping from a newspaper relative to the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Monocacy. He remembered the battle very distinctly as he was in the fight as a member of the Third Maryland Infantry of the Union Army. His regiment was also quartered in this city in 1862.

October 17, 1916
Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville Illinois

Wm. C. Kropf, of Ordway, Colo., was a business visitor in Highland Monday. Mr. Kropf arrived here last Thursday from Colorado and is visiting his father who lives north of Saline.

October 28, 1916
The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois

Blue Mound-Mrs. Thomas Fountain of Ordway, Colo., was the guest of Mrs. George Lowe here last week.

November 16, 1917
The Chillicothe Constitution, Chillicothe Missouri

Ed. Brown, a former resident of this city, came in Thursday night from Ordway, Colo., near where he has a ranch. Ed. took a government claim nearly three years ago and this is his first trip home in that time.  He will prove up on his claim within 6 months.

June 2, 1920
The Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Chillicothe Missouri   

NOW IN THE OIL GAME
    Ernest Ramsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Ramsey, and a former well known Chillicothean, is now in the oil game in Colorado, being secretary of the Crowley County Oil and Development Co., with headquarters in Ordway, Colo., where Mr. Ramsey now resides. He is now traveling in the interest of the company. Mr. Ramsey owns a large ranch near Ordway, and before long the company will begin drilling in that section.

September 2, 1920
Indiana Weekly Messenger, Indiana Pennsylvania

Mrs. Nancy J. Wright of town, is at Ordway, Colo., at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. J.S. Smith, who is ill. She was accompanied to the west by her daughter, Dr. Elva A. Wright, of Houston, Texas, who had been visiting relatives in the county.
 

October 6, 1921
The Chillicothe Constitution, Chillicothe Missouri

Earnest Ramsey of Ordway, Colorado returned to his home Wednesday, after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Ramsey.

July 13, 1922
The Mexia Evening News, Mexia Texas

6 Dead And 30 Injured In Wreck In K.C.
    Kansas City, Mo., July 13-Squads began digging this morning in debris caused by a wreck of a Missouri Pacific Passenger train that crash into a freight train here yesterday afternoon. W.A. Rader of Independence, Missoui, an engineer and J.S. Lasseter of Ordway, Colorado and 4 negroes are dead as a result of the collision.
    About 30 others were seriously injured.
    The passenger was bound for Pueblo when it smashed into the freight train.
    It is supposed that the passenger crew misread orders. 

April 7, 1923
Mansfield News, Mansfield Ohio

Visiting With Parents-Mrs. D.S. MacDonald and three sons have arrived here from Sumter, S.C., where they have been located, and are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Lehman, of Lind avenue. After visiting here in Ohio for several weeks, they will go to Ordway, Colo., to join the Rev. Mr. MacDonald, who has accepted a pastorate there.

June 7, 1929
The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport Iowa

FORMER PASTOR OF WEST CHESTER IS VISITING FRIENDS
    West Chester, Ia., June 7-Rev. C.D. Nash, former pastor the Methodist church here, but of Ordway, Colo, with Mrs. N-- and their daughters, Marjorie --- Irene, are visiting friends here --- a few days, enroute to Hammon Ind. Later they plan a motor to Los Angeles, Cal., thru the Bla-- Hills and Yellowstone Park.

August 22, 1931
The Monessen Daily Independent, Monessen Pennsylvania

Ancient Clock To Run Again
    Ordway, Colo., Aug. 22-A wooden clock, which chimed out the hours and quarter hours more than 200 years ago, while colonists were busy laying the foundations for these United States is being repaired here and put in readiness to tick off another three or four generations.
    Judge H.F. Aldrich, whose collection of clocks is one of the most interesting in the west, is the owner. The clock is entirely of wood, has no medal parts about it, consequently is never oiled, or treated as the modern timepieces. The case is covered with the finest veneer wood obtainable.
    Another Judge Aldrich's possessions, a clock built in Rotterdam, Holland, and brought to this country 150 years ago, is also being repaired. This clock is grandfather style, and in addition to telling the hour of the day, there is a space giving the date of the month, a chart showing the position of the stars and moon each day.
 

August 14, 1932
Helena Independent , Helena Montana

Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Ward and daughter of Ordway, Colo., are visiting with Mr. Ward's brother, L.E. Ward.

November 2, 1937
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada

SHERIFF FACES GAMING CHARGE
    Ordway, Colo. Nov. 2-Twinkling-eyed stockmen joined curious townfolk in the district court room today to hear Sheriff Henry Adam of Crowley county and "six boys I used to go to school with" answer to gambling charges.
    Harry E. Mast assistant district attorney, who will open the prosecution late today, said the Rev. D.P. Ramey Presbyterian minister at Crowley Colo, would be the principal state witness.
    The minister signed gambling complaints against the sheriff and his six friends and another complaint charging Jack Kretzer proprietor of a Crowley pool hall with permitting a back room poker game.
    Sheriff Adam, after the charges were filed, described the game as a 'friendly nickel ante session' and said if the pastor saw him playing "he must have looked in a back window."
    A.T. Stewart attorney for the seven defendants would not disclose the sheriffs defense plans before trial time, but said "most of the defendants would deny knowledge of the game."

 

 

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