The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday March 10, 1883 Married. BOUGHTON--LAIRD.--At Mound City, March 4, by W.A. Trigg, Probate Judge, W.C. Boughton, of the firm of Coe & Boughton, Mound City and Rosa Laird.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday March 10, 1883 Married. BIGGER--BORTSFIELD.--At Mound City, March 2, by Rev. W.A. Munson, J.E. Bigger and Jennie E. BORTSFIELD, all of Linn county.
The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday December 8, 1921 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WANAMAKER, December 3. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WANAMAKER had the sad experience of losing a little daughter that was born to them last Friday. The littl eone lived only a short time and was buried in Maplewood cemetery Saturday. She had been names Gloria. The sympathy of all is extended to the family.
The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday November 24, 1921 Isla Louise COONRAD was born November 16, 1921, and departed this life, November 18, 1921. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Coonrad and leaves besides this sorrowing father and mother a little sister. Although this little flower was permitted to bloom in their home for so brief a stay her going has saddened many hearts and will serve to strengthen the tie with Him who bore this cherished darling away. Interment in Riverside cemetery. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us and extended their sympathy to us in our late sorrow. Also for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Coonrad.
The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday November 24, 1921 John Harker Dies. After an illness of only about two weeks John HARKER passed away at his hom Tuesday afternoon, November 22, at one o'clock. The funeral was held at the M.E. church, Thursday, November 24, at two o'clock.
The Topeka Daily Capital Tuesday February 24, 1920 Mrs. Rebecca Stout Dies. Pioneer Kansan Was Mother of Topeka Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Rebecca STOUT, 85, a pioneer resident of Kansas died yesterday at her home west of Emporia, according to work received by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. A.J. Stout, last night. Mrs. Stout was born in Raytown, Green county, Tennessee, in 1834, and came to Kansas in 1860. Shortly after her marriage to James Stout she settled on the Lyon county farm, where she resided ever since. Her husband died thirteen years ago. She is survived by two children, A.J. Stout, superintendent of the Topeka public schools, and Mrs. Ella S. GREER, of Emporia. Mr. Stout was called to the bedside of his mother, Saturday, but returned to Topeka yesterday morning on account of the opening of school. He was planning to attend a convention in Cincinnati, O., but was called again to Emporia on account of his mother's relaspe. He was her bedside at the time of her death.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 13, 1900 The infant child of Mr. ZEHNER and wife died Sunday evening. (Grantville.)
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 13, 1900 A child of M. SAUNDERS from near Oskaloosa was buried here Sunday. (Ozawkie.)
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday March 3, 1883 Married. LINCOLN--WILLIAMSON.--At Woytown, February 22, by Ref. J.W. Walker, Mr. Abe Lincoln and Miss Lizzie Williamson, all of Linn county.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday March 3, 1883 Married. UNGERHEUER--MUNDELL.--At the residence of Jacob Ungerheuer, near Georgetown, February 26, by W.A. Trigg, Probate Judge, Mr. John F. Ungerheuer and Miss Emma B. Mundell, all of Linn county.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday February 24, 1883 Married. HEWES--HUFFMAN.--At the office of the officating officer in Scott township, February 13, by S. Smith, Justice of the Peace, Theodore Hewes and Emily J. Huffman, all of Linn county.
The La Cygne Weeky Journal Linn County Saturday February 24, 1883 Married. HAMPTON--ROSE.--At La Cygne, February 18, by Rev. Sprague Davis, James A. Hampton and Alice L. Rose, all of Linn county.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday February 17, 1883 Married. TENSETT--SHERWOOD.--February 13, at Mound City, by W.A. Trigg, Probate Judge, Mr. W.J. Tansett and Miss L.A. Sherwood, both of Farlinville.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday February 17, 1883 A young man named SANDERS, age about 21 years, now living in Sheridan township, while residing in Arkansas twelve years ago, accidentally had a bullet shot into the bridge of his nose, from which he has since suffered pains in his head. Lately Dr. L.R. SELLERS cut the bullet of the young man's neck, below the right ear.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 30, 1900 Died March 21st, Geo. W. WERST, another one of the old settlers passed away. He leaves a companion, a number of children and a host of friends. The full sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.(Ozawkie.)
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 23, 1900 Wedding Bells. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. TOWNSEND was the scene of a very pleasant wedding Wednesday evening. The contracting parties were James JOHNSON and Mrs. Ida CUPP. Probate Judge Dick performed the ceremony. Both parties are well known in Oskaloosa and it is hoped they may enjoy years of happy married life.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 23, 1900 The Foley Murder Trial. The Foley murder case which was taken up in the district court last week is progressing slowly, and it will be a very expensive trial to the taxpayers of the county. The case is attracting more than ordinary attention. Kirby is the man who is accused of killing Foley, depot agent in Perry, early in the winter. Aside from a slight nervousness he is as cool and unconcerned as any man in the court room. Both sides of the case are represented by able counsel. The procecution is represented by County Attorney Raines, and Schaeffer & Phinney, all lawyers of recognized ability. The defendant is represented by Morse & Casebier, who are considered the best criminal lawyers in this part of the state. Judge Morse, of this firm, is one of the keenest, most rigid and most merciless cross examiners in the country. If Kirby is convicted is will not be through the fault of his lawyers. They are contesting every inch of the ground. So far 124 men have been examined as jurors and not one has passed the final test.
The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday September 29, 1921 Another fatal accident happened in Blue Rapids Wednesday when Arnold SKALLA was instantly electrocuted while removing a pump from a well. The pump touched an electric light wire. He was a fine young man and was engaged with his father and brother in the hardware business.
The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday September 29, 1921 Alfred ERICKSON a young farmer living near Brantford died at the Clyde hospital from burns received when he started a fire in the cook stove with coal oil. The can exploded and threw the burning oil all over his body.
The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday September 29, 1921 John BRANDT and Mrs. MAYFIELD of Blue Rapids wer united in marriage at Marysville Saturday.