The Topeka Daily State Journal Friday May 17, 1918 Pioneer Topekan Dies. Mrs. Catherine Maier Resident of This City Since, 1867. Mrs. Catherine MAIER, 72 years old, died this morning at her home, 1002 West Fifth street, after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Maier was born in Ulm, Wurtemburg, Germany, May 24, 1846. She came to the United States in 1867 and was married to Christian Maier at Topeka, October 18, 1867. She is survived by her husband, and by six children: Emilla C. of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. W.F. BURCH of Denver, Colo; William C., of El Reno, Okla.; Max H. and Carl R. both of Chicago, and Mrs. F.E. LITTLETON of Topeka. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home. Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka Daily State Journal Thursday May 16, 1918 Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of Ralph Gaw, probate judge to the following: Charles Lee WHITLEY, Ness City, Kan., 22, and Ethel CALDWELL, Fairview, Kan., 23. Claude Joseph BERRY, Meriden, Kan, 29; Freda May THOMAS, Meriden, Kan., 16.
The Topeka Daily State Journal Thursday May 16, 1918 Deaths and Funerals. G.H. SWEET, who died in Socora, New Mexico, will be buried in Topeka. The body arrived today and is at the Penwell establishment. The funeral will be private, and interment will be in Topeka cemetery. Deceased was the father of A.F. SWEET, of Denver, formerly general manager of the Rock Island in Topeka. Dr. J.A. READ, of Tecumseh, died this morning at his home. Funeral announcements will be made later.
The Topeka Dailiy State Journal Wednesday May 15, 1918 Topeka Doctor Is Made Captain. Lieut. Dr. A.M. DAWSON, well known Topeka physician and surgeon, has been recommended from headquarters of the Sanitary Train of which he has been a member and stationed at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., to captain. He will soon leave Camp Pike for a special training in an eastern city. Dr. Dawson left Topeka with the Washburn Ambulance train nearly a near ago. Mrs. Dawson is visiting in Topeka at present but will return to Camp Pike with her husband upon his return.
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday November 10, 1904 Married, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKay, Mr. Ray Harold WOODS and Miss Georgie V. McKAY, both of this city, Dr. Geo. Hageman officiating. Mr. and Mrs. WOODS will begin housekeeping at once in one of J.F. Wayland's cottages, in the south eastern part of the city.
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday November 3, 1904 Dr. Smith Shot. We regret that we are again under the necessity of announcing to the public, another horrible murder which occured in this city, Monday, about 3 p.m. The incidents in brief are as follows: Because of some disagreement over a doctor's bill Milton BONAR, a farmer of Coleman township, drew a revolver while in the Doctor's office and shot the Doctor in the abdomen, and also in the shoulder. Mr. Bonar gave himself up to the sheriff and is confined in jail awaiting preliminary trial which is set for Nov. 10. Dr. Smith was carried home, Dr's. EARNEST and JACOBS attended him, but Dr. PRIEST, of Concordia was summoned and arrived at 1 a.m.. Dr. H.D. SMITH, his son, who was in Lincoln, Neb., was wired and arrived at 2 a.m. An operation was performed, but the deceased expired at 3 a.m. The funeral services were held at the house conducted by Dr. Hageman, at 2 p.m, Wednesday. A large concourse of people attended, as the Doctor had lived and practiced medicine here for many years successfully. The remains were interred in the city cemetery. We leave the perpetrator of this horrible act in the hand sof the law, with no further comment than that he should be dealt with as his crime deserves. The family and relatives of the deceased have the sincere sympathy of the entire community which condems atrocities of this nature with our regard to the cause.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 31, 1881 Married. McGREW--JOHNSON.--At the residence of James McGrew, in Centerville township, December 25, by Rev. E.C. Boaz, of Fort Scott, Emmet McGrew and Miss E.J. Johnson, both of Centerville.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 31, 1881 Married. WALTERS--ELKINTON.--At the residence of the bride's mother, in Miami county, Kan., December 21, by Rev. S.J. Heaton, Mr. James F. Walters, and Miss Martha O. Elkinton.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 31, 1881 Mr. Albert CAMERON, a blind man about 30 years of age, died Monday, near Rockville, Miami county, from poison administered by himself. He claims he have taken strychnine the day previous to his death. He was unable to take care of himself, but had always been provided for by his father. He feared the loss of his mind, and becoming very despondent, concluded to end his life. He left a wife and child.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 31, 1881 Mr. H.C. MILLER arrived home Thursday from St. Louis, Mo., where he attended the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Nannie PRICE, who died in that city after a long illness from consumption. The deceased was a sister of Mr. George Miller, and leaves other relatives in La Cygne, all of whom will have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 31, 1881 Mrs. William WIER died Tuesday night, after a long illness, at the home of her husband in this township.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 24, 1881 Married. ARNOLD--STONE.--At Mound City, Decmeber 13, by W.A. Trigg, Probate Judge, Mr. Granville Arnold and Miss Mary Stone, both of La Cygne.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 24, 1881 >From the County Seat. Granville ARNOLD and Mary STONE, Isaac E. NOLAN and Grace S. BOTTRELL, obtained marriage licenses of the Probate Judge last week.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 24, 1881 Mr. W.J. LANE, formerly of La Cygne, now of Hume, Mo., was married Wednesday, at Paola, to Miss Mollie HIGHLEY, sister of Messrs. H. Highley, of La Cygne, and J.T. Highley, of the Spirit, Paola. The Journal wishes the newly wedded young people long lives of happiness.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday December 17, 1881 Married. COOPER--MOORE.--At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BLACKBURN, in Mound City, December 12, by Rev. W.B. Poinsett, Mr. E. Cooper, formerly of Linn county, now of Greeley, and Miss H.E. MOORE, of Garnett.
The Washington Register Thursday October 20, 1904 Born, Oct. 11, to Charley SMITH and wife, a baby girl. (Albia.)
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday October 20, 1904 Dr. Ralph RUNKLE and Miss Clara LOWE were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Lowe in El Reno, Okla., Oct. 12, and arrived in this city Friday for a visit with the Dr.'s parents and old friends of the young couple. The many friends here of this couple are pleased to congratulate them and wish them much happiness and success in the home which they will soon establish in El Reno, Okla., where the Dr. has established a practice.
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday October 20, 1904 A.C. LEISZLER and Miss Grace HOWLEY were married at the Catholic church in Grant township, Oct. 12. The bride is the daughter of Roger Howley of Brantford, and the groom is a successful harness maker and implement dealer in Strawberry. Many friends join in good wishes to this young couple.
The Washington Register Washington County October 20, 1904 Bratten--Thompson. A quiet home wedding occurred at the home of J.F. THOMPSON, Wednesday of this week. Miss Maude THOMPSON was united in marriaqge to Mr. G. E. BRATTEN, Judge Thompson officiating. The bride is well known in this city, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Thompson. The groom is a highly respected farmer of Hollenberg.
The Topeka Daily State Journal Wednesday May 15, 1918 Deaths and Funerals. Walter CHRISCHGE, 18 years old, died this morning in a local hospital. The body will be shipped to Manhattan for burial. The funeral of Tibb STARNS, 58 years old, who died Monday at his home, 1232 Lane street, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery.