The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday May 24, 1888 On Monday last at about eight o'clock, L.F. NICHOLS died of Typhoid fever. He had been working on the railroad grade and taking a bad cold was compelled to quit work and come into town. He was given a bed at the Commerical hotel, as he said he had a chill and wanted to lay down a short time. He grew worse and finally died as stated above. He was a young man, married and had two children but his wife and children had left him. He was buried in the cemetary by the proper authorities.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:42 AM Subject: Married:DOBGE(?),DOOGE(?);DODGE(?)--ZEIGLER The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 15, 1888 Married:--In the parlor of the Opera House, in Colby, March 8th, 1888, Mr. John E. DOBGE(?), DOOGE(?), or DODGE(?), Probate Judge of Logan county, Kansas, to Miss Della ZEIGLER, of Oakley. Rev. V.W. VanENEAN officiating clergyman.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:48 AM Subject: Marriage: SECOR--MORGAN The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday April 5, 1888 Married:--At the M.E. parsonage on April 3, '88, Mr. Sylvester SECOR, of Holyoke, Colo., to Mrs. Mary MORGAN, of Colby, Kansas.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:38 AM Subject: Marriage: PARKS--DEYO The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 15, 1888 Married.--PARKS--DEYO.--At the house of James S. Deyo, 6-6-38, on March 7th, 1888, by Rev. A.A. Doyle, Mr. Frank PARKS to Miss Cornelia B. DEYO, both of Eustis, Kansas. Frank, prosperity be with you. Mrs. Frank you have secured one of the best of 'em.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:05 AM Subject: Marriage: OSBORN--FIELD The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Wednesday February 8, 1911 Married This Morning.--Miles OSBORN, age 22 years of Sycamore and Miss Zona B. FIELD, aged 18 years, of the same place were victims of Cupid's dart today and were married by Probate Judge Roy T. Osborn this morning. They will make their home in Sycamore.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:46 AM Subject: Marriage: BREECE--STARR The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 22, 1888 Married:--At the parsonage farm, March 11, 1888, Mr. Wellington BREECE, to Miss(Mrs.?) J.M. STARR, both of Colby, Kas., S. R. Ferguson, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: Marriage: BELCHER--MARNEY The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday December 14, 1922 Belcher--Marney. The marriage of Miss Mayme F. BELCHER of Valencia, to Mr. James I. MARNEY of Rossville took place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Wilson, 1135 North Jackson street. The Rev. Wesley Wills, pastor of the Central Avenune Christian church read the service. Mr. and Mrs. Marney will make their home in Oklahoma City.--Topeka Capital.--The bride is a sister of I.M. Belcher and has frequently visited here.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:32 AM Subject: Marriage: BALDWIN--SHELTON The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday December 14,1922 Baldwin--Shelton. Miss Letha BALDWIN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BALDWIN of Holton, and Mrs. James L. SHELTON were married in Kansas City, Mo., December 7, the Rev. Mason of Kansas City, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton expect to spend Christmas in Holton with his parents.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:12 AM Subject: Marriage License: BAKER--SANDERS The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Thursday February 9, 1911 A Marriage License.--An old couple from Coffeyville were granted a marriage license late yesterday afternoon. They were Charles C. BAKER, aged 65 years and Sarah SANDERS, aged 60. They were married here and will go to Coffeyville to make their home.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:09 AM Subject: Death; Mrs. Elizabeth MYERS The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Thursday February 9, 1911 Died Suddenly Yesterday Morning. Mrs. Elizabeth Myers Had Heart Failure Yesterday. Mrs. Elizabeth MYERS who has been making her home with her son, W.A. MYERS, dropped dead yesterday morning from heart trouble. Her death came as a shock to her family, who have only lived here five weeks. She had made many friends during her short stay, and all extend sympathy in the sad bereavement. Mrs. Myers was 77 years old last September. The funeral will be held at the family residence, 1105 North Ninth Street tomorrow. The son, W.A. Myers is agent for the Rowley Manufacturing company and travels through the country.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:44 AM Subject: Death; Mrs. Charles HUBBARD The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 15, 1888 Died, on Friday, March 8 or 9, 1888, Mrs. Charles HUBBARD of Wendell township.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:14 AM Subject: Death; Edna May FUQUA; aged 12 years The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Monday February 13, 1911 Edna May FUQUA, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Fuqua, of Caney, has died of paralysis. Last April the little girl fell down the steps of one of the school buildings and since then she had suffered from partial paralysis. She was sitting in a chair when the final stroke came and died within two hours.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:28 AM Subject: Death; Adah BRADLEY; aged 8 years The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday December 7, 1922 Adah BRADLEY, the 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Bradley, died Tuesday night of peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church this afternon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. L.F. Waring. Burial in the Holton cemetery. There will be services Tuesday evening at the Episopal church by Arch Deacon Smith.

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:30 AM Subject: Birth: IRELAND The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday December 14, 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence IRELAND of Norman, Okla., announce the birth of a 9 pound daughter, Monday, December 11, to whom they have given the name, Mary Margaret. Mrs. Ireland was before her marriage, Miss Mary FREEMAN of Holton.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday April 5, 1888 Married:--At the M.E. parsonage on April 3, '88, Mr. Sylvester SECOR, of Holyoke, Colo., to Mrs. Mary MORGAN, of Colby, Kansas.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 22, 1888 Married:--At the parsonage farm, March 11, 1888, Mr. Wellington BREECE, to Miss(Mrs.?) J.M. STARR, both of Colby, Kas., S. R. Ferguson, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 15, 1888 Died, on Friday, March 8 or 9, 1888, Mrs. Charles HUBBARD of Wendell township.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 15, 1888 Married:--In the parlor of the Opera House, in Colby, March 8th, 1888, Mr. John E. DOBGE(?), DOOGE(?), or DODGE(?), Probate Judge of Logan county, Kansas, to Miss Della ZEIGLER, of Oakley. Rev. V.W. VanENEAN officiating clergyman.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday March 15, 1888 Married.--PARKS--DEYO.--At the house of James S. Deyo, 6-6-38, on March 7th, 1888, by Rev. A.A. Doyle, Mr. Frank PARKS to Miss Cornelia B. DEYO, both of Eustis, Kansas. Frank, prosperity be with you. Mrs. Frank you have secured one of the best of 'em.

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday December 14, 1922 Belcher--Marney. The marriage of Miss Mayme F. BELCHER of Valencia, to Mr. James I. MARNEY of Rossville took place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Wilson, 1135 North Jackson street. The Rev. Wesley Wills, pastor of the Central Avenune Christian church read the service. Mr. and Mrs. Marney will make their home in Oklahoma City.--Topeka Capital.--The bride is a sister of I.M. Belcher and has frequently visited here.