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The Red Light was Caldwell’s most notorious dance house. Owners George and Maggie Woods arrived in Caldwell early in 1880 to stake their claim in the “sporting” business of the town. Coming from Wichita, the two had received a proper education in the trade under the eminent tutelage of Bessie Earp, wife of James Earp and Wyatt Earp’s sister-in-law.
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As she sat in the Performing Arts Center, the Be Alert! presentation hit close to home for April McElroy.
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October is here! And while this is a busy time of the school year, it is also full of traditions, achievements and memories in the making. Here are just a few of the wonderful moments our schools and communities have enjoyed recently.
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In the fall of 1878, Northern Cheyenne broke from their reservation in Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in an effort to return to Montana.
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Not only Indians, but outlaws, were prompting settlement in southern Kansas in 1879. Border towns found their proximity to Indian Territory both advantageous and troubling. Trade from the territory was lucrative, and cattlemen provided a vibrant economy with their vast herds of cattle on the territory’s lush carpet of grass.
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During the month of October, there is a sense of excitement in Ellsworth County. The Smoky Hills Community Foundation is launching our annual Match Month campaign, giving residents an opportunity to make a significant impact on our community. Thanks to our generous partners, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Patterson Family Foundation, every dollar donated during October will be matched, turning it into $4 for Ellsworth County. A $100 donation will become $400, directly empowering local initiatives and projects.
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In far southeastern Kansas, the discovery of lead created the boom town of Bonanza almost overnight. Another vein of lead ore was discovered in March 1877 near Galena. Within 30 days, witnesses estimated 10,000 people poured into the area.
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