The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday January 19, 1888 Born:--January 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ted SMITH, a boy. All doing well.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday January 19, 1888 Born:--at Otterbourne, Kans., Jan. 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Reed CLARK, a girl.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday January 5, 1888 Mrs. HARRISON, wife of J.W. Harriosn died last Friday after an illness of but a few days. She leaves a husband and two little children to mourn her loss.(Siggins Chaff.)

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday January 5, 1888 It is reported that Arthur HAZELL of 8-37 was married last Wednesday to Miss BROWN of near Eustis.(Siggns Chaff.)

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday November 23, 1922 Announcements have been received by many around Hoyt of the birth of Lester LaGrande EARLY, Jr.(Hoyt.)

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday November 2, 1922 Miss Mae SMITH of Stewartsville, Mo., and Alfred SPENCER of St. Joseph, Mo., the oldest son of Mr.a nd Mrs. W.L. Spencer, were married in Holton, October 30th. Probate Judge Clark officiating. A few relatives and friends were present. A bountiful dinner was served at the home here of the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Spencer. They also gave a shower for the bride at the home of her aunt, Mrs. CAMPBELL in Stewartsville, Mo. She received many beautiful and useful presents. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John SMITH and Mr. BALLARD of Stewartsville, Mo., and the groom's brother, Ralph SPENCER of St. Joseph, who were here attending the wedding, returned home Tuesday mornign. The happy couple will return to their home in Alfred's new Mitchell car some time this week. We wish them all kinds of happiness.

The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Tuesday February 2, 1911 Peter McKinlay Died Yesterday. Was An Old Residenter In Independence Since 1871. Was Not Even Sick in Bed, But a Bad Cold Was Too Much for Him and He Succumbed. Peter McKINLAY, one of Independence's oldest citizens died yesterday at his home on North Twelfth street. Mr. McKinlay had a severe cold and owning to his advanced age, it proved too much for hsi strength. He was not even sick in bed and had only been feeling badley a couple of days. Deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland, June 2, 1824, and came to Independence in 1871. He has since lived here. Surviving him are his wife and four children. The children are Miss Jean McKinlay, of Denver, Colo., Peter McKinlay, Jr., of Garfield, Ark., Mrs. Margaret McKAY, of Independence, and Mrs. Agnes PARKS, of Kansas City. They are all here for the funeral. The funeral will be held from the family residence, 531 North Twelfth street on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Wednesday February 1, 1911 A marriage license was granted to Amil H. FELLINGER, aged 29, and Elizabeth NOCKS, aged 24, both of Kansas City, Mo., by the Probate Judge this morning.

The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Monday January 30, 1911 Two marriage licenses were issued by the Probate Judge Saturday. They were to the following couples: Thomas POWELL, aged 33, and Elnora PIERSON, aved 32, both of Coffeyville. Joseph B. FRANKLIN, aged 26, of Leavenworth, and Genivieve HEUSTON, aged 19, of Coffeyville.

The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Monday January 30, 1911 Drouth Broken.--The "drouth was broken" Saturday afternoon when a least one millionth of an inch of rain soaked the earth in the neighborhood of Independence. At least the amount that did fall, helped some.

The Independence Daily Reporter Montgomery County Monday January 30, 1911 The probate judge issued a license this morning to Owen H. KARR, aged 22, and May Amy McKABE, aged 21, both of Coffeyville.

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday November 2, 1922 Mrs. Martha H. KEYS, wife of Wm. Keys, died October 31 at Denison. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Christian church at Denison. Burial in South Denison cemetery.

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday November 2, 1922 Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Belle FREELAND, wife of John Freeland, who died October 30, at Half Mound, will be held Friday afternoon from the Christian church at Denison. Burial in Denison cemetery.

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday November 2, 1922 Mrs. Susan POULSON, born October, 30, 1887, died Friday, October 27, 1922. The remains were taken to Esbon, Kans., where funeral services will be held today.

The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday November 2, 1922 Marriage Licenses. Alfred SPENCER, St. Joseph, Mo., and Mae SMITH, Stewartsville, Mo. Ray H. DIBLE, Rexford, Kansas, and Almeda O. LONG, Hoyt, Kansas. Paul FISHER, Soldier, Kansas, and Bernice SCHANTZ, Soldier, Kansas.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday January 5, 1888 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard CARPENTER, on the 30th unit. The mother and child are doing finely, while the proud and happy father is using every effort to regain his customary bearing. At present he is walking on the houses.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday January 5, 1888 Born.--December 24, 1887, a colored baby on the northeast quarter section 12, town 8-33. This is the first colored child born in this county. (Note: Typed as printed in newspaper.)

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday December 29, 1887 Married.--at the M.E. parsonage farm, by Rev. S.R. Ferguson, pastor of M.E. church, Colby, Kas., Dec. 25, 1887, B.G. WARD to Eva BYOUS, both of Thomas Co.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday December 15, 1887 Judicial: L.K. PRATT, District Judge. E.J. PAINE, Clerk, Dist. Court. County Officers: G.W. GOODSOE, Representative. M.L. LACEY, Probate Judge. W.S. WILCOXON, County Attorney. M.W. WITHAM, Sheriff. J.M. SUMMERS, County Clerk. C.H. HOVEY, Treasurer. J.W. IRWIN, Register of Deeds. W.W. WALKER, Co. Superintendent. T.P. CHAMBERS, Surveyor. S.B. LUTGEN, Coroner. Commissioners: 1st. District, W.H. SMITH. 2nd. District, Frank PINGREE. 3rd. District, W.M. BALDWIN.

The Thomas County Democrat Thomas County Thursday December 1, 1887 Married.--At the M.E. parsonage farm, one and one half miles southwest of Colby, by Rev. S.R. Furguson, pastor of M. E. church, Colby, Kas., Nov. 24, 1887, Mr. Henry FRANKLIN, of Colby, to Miss Laura A. CALLAHAN, of Northfield, Kas. This is a happy couple, well matched and quite good looking. May the pathway of their lives be ever strewn with many flowers, joy and peace.