Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Best Supper At Home

“In most cases the world would be much better off if everybody would eat their meals at home.” That’s in preference to the seemingly increasingly popular enjoyment of “going out to eat.”

Another Driver Crashes Fence

“A vehicle has gone through your pasture fence and the wires are down so livestock can get out.” It was the Sheriff’s Dispatcher just after daylight informing of what this time was already known.

Folks From All Around Headed To The Richmond Free Fair

Happiness is promised for all with old fashioned country family fun, July 8-9-10, at Richmond, Kansas. That’s according to Sarah Peters, hardworking enthusiast and promoter for the traditional Franklin County activities.

Weather Has Own Mind

 “It really is dry.” “Sure is wet.” “It’d be good if the rain would stop.” “Sure be nice to get some of that rain.” Those comments were all heard within just a few minutes of each other last Friday morning. 

Ornery Shorty Was Talented

“Best known as Shorty, or Short, grinning ornery Marven Brabb towered above most with diverse abilities.” Last week Shorty, a New Year’s Day baby in 1928, passed away at 93-years of age. Until a few months ago, Shorty had continued daily care of his straight Hereford cow herd. Time had taken toll, but Shorty with […]