The Washington Register Washington County Thursday June 23, 1904 Married, Miss Gussie CLARK and Dave NATION, were married at Russel, Kan., May 29, 1904. Dave Nation was a former Washington county boy, and is known by a large circle of young people to whom it will be some surprise.
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday June 16, 1904 J.B. BESACK, a former resident of this city died at his home in Blue Rapids Sunday, June 5. The deceased was 67 years of age. Two daughters and one son survive him. The funeral was held at his home, and the remains interred in the Blue Rapids cemetery. Mr. Besack, the deceased, resided many years in this city, during which time he was editor of the Register. While each of these papers were under his control they were considered Repubican papers; as he was a stalwart and consistent exponent of the Republican faith. He was a fluent and courageous writer in his chosen profession, and will be kindly remembered by his many friends in this city and county.
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday June 9, 1904 Rhoda FOLSOM was born March 31, 1881, nine miles north of Clifton, and died at her home east of Clifton, Sunday evening, May 22, 1904, after a lingering illness of over six months. She was united in marriage to Mr. George WEST, August 14, 1902. She fell asleep trusting in her Savior. She leaves a husband and little daughter, a father, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Clifton, conducted by Rev. Mitchell assisted by Rev. Hope. As she lay in her casket, surrounded by beautiful flowers, contributed by kind friends, one could think of the words of the hymn: "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep."
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 16, 1881 Married. HAYS--COURTNEY.--At Trading Post, July 10, by Esqure Phelps, W.W. HAYS and May E. COURTNEY, all of Linn county.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 16, 1881 Married. JACKSON--WHITFIELD.--At Mound City, July 9, by J.H. Trego, Justice of the Peace, Rev. Richard Jackson, of St. Clair county, Missouri, and Miss Julia WHITFIELD, of Linn county, Kansas.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County July 9, 1881 Married. DUNBAR--MOORE.--At the residence of the bride's parents, two miles east of La Cygne, June 30, 1881, by Rev. S.J. Heaton, Mr. Joseph DUNBAR and Miss Lettie MOORE.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 >From the Meriden Ledger. Margarette ZACHARIASEN was born at Topeka, Kansas, April 5, 1891 and departed this life very suddenly at Meriden, Kansas, November 2, 1910, aged 19 years, 6 months and 27 days. In 1893 while with her parents, they were visiting their native land of Denmark, she was baptized into the Lutheran faith of that country. She attended her first school at the South Star schoolhouse in the southeast part of Jackson county and her first teacher was Mr. W. S. Scneder. He was her teacher when she received her diploma from the common school. Last year she attended the United Brethren College at Holton, afterwards, received a certificate to teach, which was also signed by Mr. Scneder now county superintendent of Jackson county. She was a good student and a very faithful worker in whatever she undertook and by her seeming untimely death the whole community was greatly shocked. A young life of much promise has been taken from our midst and we are agin reminded of the brevity of time and the importance of being prepared when the change comes. The funeral services were conducted from the family residence of her parents by Rev. F.M. Testerman of the United Brethren church. A very large company of friends and sympathizing neighbors being present ot show their regards and indicate the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. The floral offerings were very beautiful and appropriate. The pall bearers were six of her girl friends, and the body was placed to rest int he Stuart cemetery. She leaves her parents, four brothers, and four sisters, and a host of friends to mourn. May there be a glorious meeting in the morning. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many firneds and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and sudden death of our beloved daughter and sister, Margarette. Also for the many beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Zachariasen and Family.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 Hymeneal. On Wednesday evening, October 26, occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth BAUR to Ralph McCOY at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Baur. At seven thirty o'clock the happy couple took their places beneath a large flower bell, and in front of a solid background of autumn leaves and Arbor Vitae that reached from floor to ceiling, while Miss Gertrude Bauer, a sister of the bride played the wedding march, Rev. Clay Bobbitt officiating with the ring ceremony. The bride was tastefully dressed in a very pretty gown of white organdie trimmed in baby Irish lace. The groom wore the conventional black. Upon pronouncing them husband and wife, the secret cord was pulled which caused the abundance of rice to shower upon them. After the ceremony a splendid two course supper was served. About forty guests were present many of them being out of town friends of the bride and groom. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McCOY, of near Valley Falls and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. The bride grew to young womanhood in Nortonville and is one of its most loved and popular young ladies. We rejoice that Mr. and Mrs. McCOY are going to make their home in Nortonville, the groom having furnished a beautiful home in the south part of town. Their many friends extend congratulations. The out of town guests were: Miss Ruth MERRY of Baldwin, Miss Eula JOHNSON of Kansas City, Miss Gladys SEEVER and Misses MATTOCKS of Atchison, Miss Helen GRIFFIN of Topeka, Miss Grace GLASSEL of Valley Falls and Mrs. J.A. HATFIELD of St. Joe. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCOY left Wednesday evening for Colorado on their wedding trip. Ed. ELLERMAN took them to Valley Falls in his auto that they might avoid the frolics at the train. Some of the young people heard of their plans and took possession of their suit cases and decorated them with old shoes and suggestive placards. They boarded the train here and met the bride and groom at Valley Falls where they showered them with rice. After a ten days sojourn in Colorado they returned to Nortonville November 4th. And were given a reception at W.H. McCOY's the day following where a large number of their friends spent a very pleasant day. --Nortonville News.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 Alex GRAHAM, formerly a resident of Winchester, died at his home, dropped dead, on Des Moines, Iowa, last Friday. The burial was from the home of his brother-in-law, Jas. BELL at Winchester Thursday afternoon.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 3, 1910 Mound item. Thomas TAYLOR was born Nov. 18, 1824 and died at the home of his son in this district, Oct. 28, 1910, aged 85 years, 11 months and 8 days. Mr. Taylor was the father of seven children, five of whom are living: Mrs. George THATCHERY, Mrs. Euna VARNER, John and Price TAYLOR of Bolckow, Mo., and Sterling TAYLOR at whose home he died. the mother died several years ago. Mr. Taylor's body was taken to Bolckow, Mo. for burial. Sylvester Taylor and two sons attended the funeral there Friday.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 3, 1910 Meriden Item. Miss Maggie ZACHARIASEN, who has been working for Robert SMITH's for several months died very suddenly abotu 7:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. She had been complaining of being ill only a few days before her death with was a great shock to her parents and friends. Her body was taken to the home of her parents northwest of town where funeral services will be held this afteroon at 2 o'clock. Burial in the Stuart Cemetery.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 2, 1881 Married. McCABE--GOOD.--At Mound City, June 27, by J.H. Trego, Esq., John A. McCabe and M.C. GOOD, all of Linn county.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 2, 1881 Charley and Mrs. GREEN lost two children , last week, with whooping cough. One died on Thursday and the other on Saturday.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday June 25, 1881 Married. RICE--COLEMAN.--At the residence of W.W. MEECH, in Sheridan township, Linn county, Kansas, June 16, 1881, by L.H. Lane, Justice of the Peace, Mr. J.M. Rice and Miss Barbara A. Coleman.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday June 18, 1881 Married. MUSGRAVE--OWINGS.--At Mound City, June 14, by Rev. W.B. POINSETT, R. W. MUSGRAVE and May Z. OWINGS, both of Pleasanton, Kan.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday January 18, 1881 Married. WHEELER--GLENN.--At Mound City, June 13, by W.A. Trigg, Probate Judge, John WHEELER, of Fontana, Miami county, and Miss Ellen GLENN, daughter of William Glenn, of Scott Township.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday January 23, 1929 T.S. Mott, A Former Harper Co. Resident Dead. Word was received here the latter part of last week of the death of T.S. MOTT, at Nevada, Mo., at the age of 83 years and 4 months. The deceased is a former Harper county resident, having homesteaded land southeast of Danville in 1878. In 1903 he sold out and moved to Anderson Co., and about three years ago moved to Nevada, Mo. A paralytic stroke was given as the cause of his death. T.S. Mott was a brother of F.O. Mott.
The Washington Register Washington County Thursday June 9, 1904 Wm. F. LIPSEY and Miss Mae DRISKELL, the daughter of A.E. Driskell now of Haddam, were married at the residence of the bride's father, May 25.
The Washington Register Washington Register Thursday June 9, 1904 Hanover item. On Wednesday, June 1, Miss Lottie HABIG and Chas. WATERMAN were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Habig. The groom is the son of John Waterman, and is now clerking for W.T. Lloyd of this city.
The Washington Register Washington County June 9, 1904 Miss Ida KOENIG and Julius MICHELSON were married at Hanover, Kansas, Wednesday, June 1. Miss Koenig is the daughter of John Koenig the implement dealer, and candidate for commissioner, and the groom is the son fo the furniture dealer D. Michelson.