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City of Eureka, KS - Municipal Government, 309 N. Oak, Eureka, KS (2026)

08/20/2026

Did You Know??

A Little Eureka History: 112–114 W. Second.

Have you ever wondered about the history behind the building at 112–114 W. Second Street in Eureka, Kansas?

This historic property actually began as two separate commercial buildings. The east portion, 112 W. Second, dates to the early 1900s and was associated with W. E. Doud Seed & Grain Company, which was operating there by the 1920s. W. E. Doud was a prominent Eureka businessman and newspaper publisher.

The west portion, 114 W. Second, was in place by the 1920s. Over the years it housed several businesses, including the Railway Express Agency, the Western Star Barber Shop, and an express office.

After 1950, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) moved into the property and the two buildings were combined into one. The building has remained connected with VFW Post 2712 for many decades and continues to serve as a gathering place for veterans and the Eureka community.

📜 A quick timeline:
• 1910–1915: Early commercial development of the property
• 1917: 112 W. Second documented as a seed/grain business location
• 1924: 114 W. Second documented as an existing building
• 1926: W. E. Doud Seed & Grain Co at the location
• 1940: Railway Express Agency and barber shop at 114
• 1948: 114 serving as an express office
• After 1950: VFW moves in and the two buildings are combined
• 1983: VFW Post 2712 officially listed at 112 W. 2nd
• Today: The property remains part of Eureka's community history

What makes this building especially interesting is that the storefront we see today represents more than a century of changing businesses, community life, and local history.

If anyone has old photographs, memories, stories, business advertisements, or information about the people and businesses that occupied 112 or 114 W. Second Street, please share them! 📸

08/17/2026

Did You Know?? 🥛🐄

Rufus Warbasse Kays—known as “Warb”—was born in Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri, on July 25, 1869, the son of William Tuttle Kays and Orra Amelia Henry.

His father hoped Warb would follow him into the family profession, but Warb had other plans. He wanted to be a farmer. As a teenager, he worked on his cousins’ farms in Iowa, where he learned the dairy business. By about age 18, his father had purchased him a team of good horses, and Warb had plenty of work ahead of him.

The Kays family eventually made their way to the Eureka area. In 1902 they moved to the Marshall Ranch on the upper east branch of Fall River, then to the Barrier place on C**n Creek in 1904, the Garrison place in 1905, and the Bailey Ranch in 1907.

In December 1908, Warb and his wife, Laura, purchased approximately two miles west of Eureka for $1,800. Located beyond West 7th Street, across the railroad tracks and low-water bridge, past the Glen Lewis farm, West Hill and the Gordon Badger place, and up a steep rocky hill, the property became their home and dairy farm. They operated the dairy there until Laura’s death in 1924.

Their oldest son, Frederick Anthony Kays, attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan for three years, majoring in animal husbandry. On August 5, 1915, he married Lilian Wickerham, whom he had met in college.

Fred worked for Mr. Garrison and Mr. Nichols and rented the Hoover farm before joining his father in operating the Kays Dairy in 1921. The family first lived in a small tenant house on the Gordon Badger farm before moving to Eureka in 1924 to the “Womack Place” near City Park. Less than two years later, Fred purchased the home at 624 W. 3rd Street.

When Warb retired in 1924, Fred continued operating the Kays Dairy. After his father’s death on March 18, 1929, Fred moved the milk-processing operation into a new building at his Eureka home.

🥛 The Kays Dairy was a local pioneer, helping bring bottled milk to area stores!

What a fascinating piece of Eureka-area agricultural history. From a young farmer with a team of horses to a pioneering local dairy operation, the Kays family left an important mark on the community.

Did your family have a connection to the Kays Dairy, or do you remember hearing stories about it? Share your memories in the comments!📜❤️

📍 A Little More Kays Family History
If you know the addresses or locations where Fred Kays and his family lived in the Eureka area, we’d love to hear from you!

We know from the history that Fred and his family lived in a small tenant house on the Gordon Badger farm before moving to the “Womack Place” near City Park in 1924. Less than two years later, Fred purchased the home at 624 W. 3rd Street in Eureka.

🏡 Do you know exactly where the Gordon Badger farm tenant house or the Womack Place was located?

If you have old maps, photographs, deeds, family stories, or simply remember where these places were, please share them in the comments. Every detail can help us piece together the history of the Kays family and Eureka!

📜 If you know of any other addresses where Fred Kays lived, please share those too!

08/14/2026

Milliken Garage's -Sharing a photo submitted by Amy Hayen. My great grandfather's business, W.E. Milliken's Auto Supply.

08/13/2026

Did You Know??

The Milliken Garage — A Part of Eureka’s Automotive History
In 1910, W.E. (Ed) and Elvira “Dot” Milliken, along with their three children, Elmo, Herman, and Ruth, moved to Eureka from the Honey Creek school district south of town.

Ed Milliken soon opened one of Eureka’s early automobile garages at the northeast corner of First and Oak Streets. A few years later, he moved the business two blocks north to the southeast corner of Third and Oak, where he operated a dealership for Maxwell automobiles.

Around 1923, Ed constructed a new brick and tile building at the northwest corner of Second and Oak Streets. The business continued to grow, and the dealership eventually represented Plymouth, De Soto, and Allis-Chalmers.

As the years passed, Ed’s sons, Elmo and Herman, took an increasing role in the day-to-day operation of the business. In about 1951, Ed Milliken sold the business to Bill Hartong.
For decades, the Milliken Garage was an important part of Eureka’s business community and a familiar landmark to generations of local residents.

In 1989, the ruined shell of the old Milliken Garage building was finally razed. Though the building disappeared, its story remains a reminder of the people and businesses that helped shape Eureka’s automotive and commercial history.

Timeline of the business:
1910
Ed Milliken arrives in Eureka and opens his garage at 120 N. Oak — northeast corner of First & Oak.
1917
He moves north to 222 N. Oak — southeast corner of Third & Oak, occupying the new 1917 garage and taking on the Maxwell dealership. The state survey specifically confirms this move.

1923
He builds a substantially larger new garage at 201 N. Oak — northwest corner of Second & Oak.

1925
The Greenwood County history reports the new Milliken garage at Oak & Second and says C.E. Souders purchased the former Milliken building.

Later years
The business becomes associated with Plymouth, De Soto and Allis-Chalmers, with Ed's sons Elmo and Herman increasingly involved.

1951
Bill Hartong acquires an interest and the business becomes Hartong-Milliken; the historical dealer listing places Hartong-Milliken at 201 N. Oak.

1989
The remains of the 1923 Milliken Garage are demolished.

Did you or someone in your family remember the Milliken Garage? Do you have photographs, stories, or memories of Ed, Elmo, Herman, or the dealership? Share them!!

08/07/2026

Did You Know??

The historic Rizer Building at 111 N. Main Street has been part of downtown Eureka since 1884. Built by Ed Crebo, it has housed a variety of businesses over the years, including furniture stores, offices, Leader Auto Supply, and even a telephone exchange on the second floor.

One of its early occupants was Frank Huntoon, who operated an undertaking business during the early 1900s. In those days, funeral directors often worked out of furniture stores because they also built and sold caskets. Before the days of modern funeral homes, Huntoon served Greenwood County families from downtown Eureka, likely using horse-drawn hearses before automobiles became common.

Funerals a century ago were very different from those we know today. It was common for family, friends, and neighbors to bring covered dishes or other food to the home of the deceased, helping care for the family during a difficult time. Community support was an important part of the grieving process.

Wakes were also a common tradition. When the deceased was kept at home until the day of burial, four to six men would often stay with the body throughout the night in a vigil known as a wake. Following the funeral in the home, a slow-moving procession traveled to the cemetery, where family and friends gathered closely to hear the words spoken during the graveside service.

After the ceremonies ended, daily life had to continue. On area farms, cows still needed to be milked, cream separated, and livestock fed and watered. While those chores could not wait, many found that returning to the routine of caring for the farm provided comfort and a sense of purpose during their time of grief.

The Rizer Building stands as a reminder of Eureka's booming commercial district in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Every brick along Main Street has a story, and the people who worked there helped shape our community.

Do you have family stories, photographs, or memories connected to the Rizer Building, Frank Huntoon, or funeral traditions from years gone by? We'd love to hear them in the comments and help preserve another chapter of Eureka's history.

08/05/2026

🚧 REMINDER: No Vehicle Parking on Main Street – Thursday, August 6 🚧

On Thursday, August 6, 2026 (weather permitting), APAC is scheduled to apply a fog seal to Main Street between River Street and 7th Street, as well as the streets surrounding the Greenwood County Courthouse.

🚫 No vehicles may be parked on Main Street or on the streets around the courthouse during the day on Thursday, August 6. Please move your vehicle before work begins to help the project stay on schedule.

If inclement weather prevents work from being completed on Thursday, APAC plans to return on Friday, August 7, to finish the fog seal.

Once the fog seal has cured for approximately 3–4 weeks, new pavement striping will be applied on Main Street from River Street to 7th Street and on the streets around the courthouse.

For additional project information, visit the City of Eureka page or call 620-583-6140.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to improve our streets!

08/05/2026

🚛♻️ **REMINDER: FREE DUMP DAY IS THIS SATURDAY!** ♻️🚛

The wait is over—it's time to tackle that pile you've been meaning to get rid of! Clean out the garage, basement, shed, or backyard and help keep Eureka looking its best.

📅 **Saturday, August 8th, 2026**
⏰ **8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.**
📍 **Eureka Mixing Grounds**
1321 140th St.
Eureka, KS 67045

**🚫 Items NOT accepted:**
• Tires
• Oil
• Paint
• Refrigerators, Freezers & Air Conditioners
• Asphalt, Shingles & Construction/Demolition Materials *(including lumber of any kind)*
• Utility Poles & Railroad Ties
• Toxic materials
• Household trash

🌿 **The Compost Site WILL accept:**
• Leaves
• Grass
• Plants
• Tree branches

**Compost Site Rules:**
❌ No trash
❌ No bags

Questions? Contact City Hall at **620-583-6140**.

Let's work together to declutter our homes, clean up our community, and make Eureka shine! We hope to see you there! ✨💚

08/05/2026

🌟 Did You Know?? 🌟
Lucy Rockhill Moore was one of Eureka's remarkable women whose dedication helped shape our community's history.

Born in 1899 on the Rockhill family farm northeast of Eureka to Oliver and Mary "Liz" Weathers Rockhill, Lucy graduated from Eureka High School in 1917. While still in school, she worked after classes and on Saturdays as a secretary for the law firm of Wicker & Badger, earning $5 a week.

On May 20, 1922, Lucy married Morgan Moore of Eureka. Although the couple experienced the heartbreaking loss of their only child, a son who was stillborn in 1924, they devoted themselves to building the family business.

Together, Lucy and Morgan operated the Moore Abstract and Title Company, a business established in 1887. Morgan purchased what became known as the Moore Block in the 1920s and, in 1925, moved the abstract office from the 200 block of Main Street(originally situated in the building that was occupied by French’s Antiques and Accounting. Possibly 202 N. Main Street) to the 300 block, where it remained for many years (located at G & W parking lot) .

Lucy made history as one of the first women in Kansas to become recognized as a licensed abstractor. She was widely respected for her expertise, attention to detail, and exceptional typing skills. Following Morgan's passing in 1967, Lucy continued operating the business until 1970, when she sold it to C. A. Long after an impressive 48-year career in the abstract business. Even after selling the company, she maintained a Main Street office for her personal business, having spent nearly her entire working life there except for one year in Oklahoma after high school.

Lucy was also deeply committed to community service. She was a 60-year continuous member of the American Legion Auxiliary and belonged to the Queen Bess Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for 61 years.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lucy recorded many memories of her early childhood with hopes of publishing a book one day. Although that dream was never realized, her writing and the legacy she left through her work and service continue to tell the story of a woman whose life was intertwined with the history of Eureka.

Do you have memories of Lucy Moore, the Moore Block, or the Moore Abstract and Title Company? We'd love to hear your stories in the comments! ❤️

08/03/2026

🚧 **No Vehicle Parking on Main Street — Thursday, August 6**

Weather permitting, APAC is scheduled to apply a fog seal on Main Street from River Street to 7th Street** and on the streets surrounding the Greenwood County Courthouse on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

🚗 **Vehicles will not be allowed to park on Main Street or the courthouse-area streets during the day on Thursday, August 6.** Please plan accordingly and remove any vehicles from these areas before work begins.

If weather conditions prevent APAC from completing the fog seal on Thursday, crews plan to return on Friday, August 7 to finish the project.

After the fog seal has cured for approximately 3–4 weeks, new pavement striping will be applied on Main Street between River Street and 7th Street and on the streets around the courthouse.

For project details or additional information, visit the City of Eureka’s page or call 620-583-6140.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our streets! 🚧

08/03/2026

**🤔 Did You Know? 🍞**

One of Eureka's earliest businesses was "Anderson Bakery", owned by Anders Anderson and his wife, Mary. Mary was also advertised as a dealer in "Fine Groceries", making the family business an important stop for local residents.

Anders purchased the bakery from "J. Gardner" in September 1871 and remained in business for more than 40 years. The bakery, which featured both front and rear entrances for customers, was located in what is now the north portion of 120 N. Main Street.

One early advertisement proudly proclaimed:

"A. Anderson, the boss baker, gives one pound more bread for 25 cents than any other baker in the city—and no alum either. Try his bread!"

According to an old family recipe book still preserved by a Eureka family, the Anderson Bakery was also known for its delicious cakes and cookies. Many of their recipes included "baker's ammonia", a common leavening ingredient before modern baking powder became widely available.

Anders was born in Norway in 1843 and arrived in Eureka in 1870. Mary K. Dizen was born in Denmark in 1842 and also came to Eureka in 1870. The couple married in Eureka in 1872.

Although Anders and Mary had no children of their own, they opened their home to family, helping raise Anders' orphaned nieces, Alma and Magdalene Olsen, and nephews, Oscar Olsen and Carl Peterson, who came to Eureka from Norway.

The Andersons lived modestly in a small home at the corner of Second and Elm Streets until Anders' death in 1922. Mary remained there until her passing in 1928. (The original house does not appear to survive today. That corner has been redeveloped over the years, and no historic residence matching the Anderson home is identified in the National Register documentation for downtown Eureka.)

Their story is a reminder of the hardworking immigrant families whose businesses and generosity helped build the early community of Eureka.

📸 Do you have photographs, advertisements, family recipes, or stories about Anderson Bakery or the Anderson family? We'd love to see them! Share them in the comments and help preserve Eureka's rich history.

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