The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 25, 1922 Patrick Ambrose Marshall. The community was shocked at the news of the death of Patricak A. MARSHALL last week. Mr. Marshall was in care of a shipment of poultry consigned by the Nelson Brothers' Poultry Co., of Lincoln, Neb., to New York City. Early on the morning of May 16 he was instantly killed when a train collided with the freight bringing this consignment to New York. The scene of the accident was at Peckskil, a short distance from the New York yards. The body was sent to the family home east of town and his funeral was held from St. Dominic's church Monday morning May 22. Interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mr. Marshall was baptized, received First communion and Confirmed in this same church. He was educated in the schools of Jackson county. He is survived by his parents, William John Marshall and Mrs. Jane Englesby Marshall, five borthes, Thomas Robert, Mayetta; Francis John, Topeka; William James, Holton; Phillip Edward, Chetopa, Kans., and Daniel B. of Red Oak, Ia., three sistrs, Mrs. Henry HALE, Denison, Sister Mary Magdalene, a nun at St. Joseph order at Hancock, Mich., and Mrs. Clyde McKeever, of Meriden. His friends paid their last respects by many beautiful floral offerings and the large attendance at his funeral mass was a testimony of their esteem. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 18, 1922 Mr. and Ms. Olen ELLIOTT of Denison announce the birth of a little daughter, born Sunday, May 14.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 18, 1922 Mrs. Vashta HAAS, mother of P.M. Haas, died Tuesday afternoon at her home near Holton. Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Grant HAMM. Burial in the Haas cemetery.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 18,1922 Mrs. Mary BEAMER widow of the late A.J. Beamer, died Tuesday at her home in Netawaka. Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon conducted by Rev. C. Sisney. Burial in the Netawaka cemetery.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 18, 1922 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd TEMPLETON of Topeka on Friday, May 12, a boy. Grandma ROBINSON went to Topeka Saturday to visit her new grandson and mother.(Mayetta.)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 18, 1922 Marriage Licenses. Ted FOREMAN, Whiting, and Lora KENADY, Whiting. Lester L. BARNES, Soldier, and Florence Opal RIGGS, Soldier. (Note: Typed as printed in newspaper.)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thurday May 11, 1922 Fernkopf--Miller. On Thursday evening, May 4th, at the home of the bride's parents, five miles west of Holton, the marriage of Pearle L. FERNKOPF to George V. MILLER took place. The ritual was read by Rev. G.F. Barthel of the Evangelical church. The ring ceremony was used. The wedding took place in the presence of about 90 relatives and friends. The bride chose for her maid, Blanche Hood, while the groom was accompanied by Mr. Phillip Fernkopf, brother of the bride. The wedding march was played by Miss Daisy Fernkopf. The gifts were numerous and beautiful. Following the ceremony, hearty congratulations were extended by the many friends. After a period of social fellowship, a tasty luncheon was served. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fernkopf. She was born and reared west of Holton. She is a graduate of the county schools and finished the course in the Holton High school with the class of 21 tkaing the valedictorian honors.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 11, 1922 Marriage Licenses. Frank Henry RUSCHE, Seneca, and Jessie M. WALTERS, Seneca. Rudolph GERHARDT, Netawaka, and Erna HARMS, Whiting. Geo. V. MILLER, Holton, and Pearl L. FERNKOPF, Holton. Bruce M. GIBSON, Kansas City, Mo., and Della Alma RITCHEY, Valley Falls. L.L. GRUVER, Soldier, and Anna Mildred McCREIGHT, Soldier.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 11, 1922 Edward Kennedy. This community was saddened on Thursday evening, when it was learned that Edward KENNEDY had passed away. After an illness of a few days when all that loving hands could do for him was done, he was called to his eternal home. He was a very affectionate child and will be sadly missed in the home and in the home of his grandmother, where he was born and where he died. Edward Ambrose Kennedy was born January 20, 1912, and died on April 27, at the age of 10 years. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy. Besides the parents, he is survived by four brothers, grandmother, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from St. Dominic's church at Holton by Father O'Neill. Amid profusion of flowers and friends his remains were tenderly laid to rest in Mt.Calvary cemetery.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 11, 1922 Dudley LUNGER spent Sunday and part of Monday in Horton, returning on the train, the weather will have to be more settled before he takes chances with his tin lizzie.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 11, 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Steve HUGG announce the birth of a new grandson at the home of Rev. and Mrs. BECKER.(Wigwam.)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4, 1922 George KNAPP passed away Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles WALKER. Mrs. Kanpp has lived in Holton for the past forty years and was a highly esteemed resident of this community. His brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Knapp of Burbank, Calif., who are on their way to Germany came Saturday and were with hime when he passed away. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones.(Maple Grove.)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4, 1922 Mrs. O.D. Benton Dead. The body of Mrs. O.D. BENTON who died in Los Angeles, was brought to Holton, Monday for burial. Mrs. Benton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel ESPE in Los Angeles. Burial was in the Holton cemetery beside her husband who died nine years ago. The Bentons lived in Holton for a great many years. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Benton has made her home with her daughter. She is survived by the following children, E.L.(I.?) Benton, Cleveland, O., Atwell Benton, and Mrs. Ethel Espe, Los Angeles, and Oliver Benton, Shawnee, Okla. Mrs. Benton was 71 years old at the time of death.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4, 1922 Fernkopf--Miller. The marriage of Miss Pearle FERNKOPF, and Mr. George MILLER will take place this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fernkopf. Rev. G.(C.?) F. Barthel will perform the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of the Holton High school and since her graduation has been employed as a stenographer in the office of County Agent Leker. The bridegroom is a son of Hary Miller, who lives near Holton. He is employed by Canfield Lumber company. The young couple will be at home to their friends in Mrs. Walker Smith's residence property, 321 Vermont.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4, 1922 The funeral of Edward KENNEDY, 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy, who died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Mary WALSH on Tuesday evening, April 28, was held on Sunday afternoon. Interment took place in the Catholic cemetery, west of Holton. The funeral was attended by a very large concourse of people. Short funeral services were held at the cemetery, Father O'Neill, officiating.(Birmingham)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4, 1922 Born to Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne KNOWLES a son, on Friday, April 28th.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4, 1922 The marriage of Miss Mildred Marguerite PARKER to Mr. Paul Erickson THORSON, son of Mrs. A.L. Thorson, 447 Clay street took place at four o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of the Rev. A. L. Nystrom, pastor of the Swedish Bethel church. Mr. and Mrs. Thorson left last night on a trip to the Grand Canyon and California and will be home after June 1 at 1173 West Street.--Sunday's Capital. Mrs. Thorson formerly lived in this vicinity and has many friends here with whom we join in wishing her and husband many happy years.(Mayetta.)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday May 4,1922 The funeral of Wm. EDWARDS who died on Thursday evening, April 27, was held on Saturday, interment took place in the Holton cemetery.(Mayetta.)
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday April 27, 1922 Marriage Licenses. Ray Woodworth, Holton, and Maude Gideon-Dolan, Holton. Oliver J. BAUSCH, Hoyt, and Ella LaVerne WHITE, Mayetta. George M. McCRACKEN, Valley Falls, and Mary SUMPTER, Delia.
The Holton Signal Jackson County Thursday April 27, 1922 Dolan--Woodworth. Mrs. Maude Gideon-Dolan and Dr. Ray WOODWORTH were married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Gideon, Rev. Horace Goodin officiating. Miss Alta Francis sang before the ceremony. the bride wore a gown of white silk crepe and carried a boquet of bride's roses. Dr. and Mrs. Woodworth left immediately after the ceremony for a brief wedding trip and upon their return will be at home in Holton.