The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 24, 1922 Graduate of H.H.S. SInce the Year 1888. 1888: E.L. FULTON, James H. ROARK. 1882: Cora TIMMONS, Lillie CLARK. 1891: Elmer DARROUGH, Philo BURKHOLDER, Minnie LLOYD, Ada MILLER, Florence SAYERS, Edith SKINLLING, Ida GWINN. 1892: Bertice ANDERSON, Anna KELLEY, Gertrude FRANTZ, Mary FINCH, Rose FISHER, Louise SITLER, Charles McCLINTOCK, Ezra MURPHY, Lulu JONES, Jennie LLOYD, Rose SHRIVER, Edmond PALMER, Frank DUPHORNE, Lloyd CLARK. (Note: The 1882 may be a newspaper typo; as well as *Bertice.*)
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 30, 1879 Miss Geneva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.W. SMALLEY, died last Saturday at the home of her parents in Scott township, aged 15 years. She was not considered dangerously ill over a day before her death. The family of the deceased will have the sympathy of a wide circle of relatives and friends in their loss of a loved member from among them.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 30, 1879 Mary, daughter of L.E. and Sarah HERRINGTON, died at the home of her parents, in Scott township, Tuesday, aged four years and six months.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 2, 1879 Mary Maud SHINKLE, aged about six months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shinkle, died Sudnay morning after an illness of only twelve hours.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 2, 1879 William WILSON, son of Mrs. Mary A. Wilson, died at the Sinclair House, La Cygne, on Saturday, July 26, 1879. The deceased was 23 years and 1 month old at the time of his death. He was born in Hays county, Texas, removed to Kansas in 1872, having lived, since that time, in La Cygne and vicinity, until he was called to "that bourne from which no traveler returns." His father, Dorsey Wilson, was among the early residents of La Cygne, and met his death some years ago, in Missouri, by being thrown from a Texas pony.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 24, 1922 Mary Roxie Clements. Mary Roxie CLEMENTS died at the hospital at Wichita, Kansas on August twenty-third. Miss Clements was well known and loved by many people in Harper, having resided near Danville for many years, prior to her work in the hospital. Funeral services were held at the Danville Catholic Church August 25 at ten o'clock a.m. Interment was made in the Danville Catholic Cemetery.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 24, 1922 William Eastman Dies. William EASTMAN, a well known pioneer of Harper County passed away at his home in the fourth ward on Wednesday night. Funeral services were held today at the home and interment was made in the Acacia cemetery. Mr. Eastman had been ill for several years. He is survived by his wife and one son.
The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday November 26, 1909 Death of Mrs. Sinclair. Eleanor HINSHAW was born Jan. 27, 1827, died at her daughter's Mrs. Chas. EDMONDS, Nov. 23, 1909, age 82 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She was married in 1842 to Mr. Robert Sinclair. There wee born to this union four children, one of whom is living. She was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services were held at Mr. Chas. Edmonds' home, Nov. 24, conducted by Rev. E. E. McAferty. She was buried in Wild Horse cemetery by the side of her sister, Mrs. John MILLIGAN.
The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday November 12, 1909 Edmonds--Black Wedding. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BLACK, at high noon, Nov. 3, Mr. Ralph EDMONDS was united in marriage to Miss Emma BLACK. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. E. E. McAferty in the presence of many friends and relatives. The bride's dress was white imported mohair trimmed in Valenciennes lace insertion. The groom was dressed in conventional black. The house was beautifully decorated. They stood beneath an arch of pink and white. After the ceremony which made them one the guests were invited to dinner which was a great feast. Mr. and Mrs. Black surely spared neither labor or money to make it luxurious. Then all the guests were invited to an infare the next day at Uncle Thos. Edmonds'. It was a splendid effort as to arrangement and cooking skill. Well, we simply couldn't taste all of the good things at either of these dinners. The Edmonds family is well known in this county, being among the first settlers. Through honest toil and frugality have succeeded in building up homes that are a credit to the community. Mr. Black is one of our prosperous farmers, living three miles northeast of McLouth. He has a beautiful home which represents the combined efforts of his family. So the happy couple have the splendid heritage of an honest purpose in life. Besides the many useful presents they received quite a considerable cash amount. They will live on a farm north of Thos. Edmonds home place. It is the confident belief of the community that they will build up a home of peace and plenty. May a kind providence smile upon them.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 16, 1906 Mrs. Lena Smith. Mrs. Lena SMITH, wife of Gene Smith, died Friday morning, Feb. 9th, and her funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. Hageman conducted the services. A husband and two young sons are left in the stricken home. Mrs. Smith's mother and two sisters came up from Topeka to attend the funeral.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 16, 1906 Wm. DRESSER, aged 81 years, died at his home in Haddam Sunday, Feb. 11th., after a illness of six weeks. He was laid to rest in the Haddam cemetery, Rev. Boyer conducting the services. He leaves a wife and three daughters to mourn his departure.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 16, 1906 At the Christian parsonage Sunday Feb. 11, 1906, at 12:30 p.m. occurred the marriage of Fred SPENCER and Nellie McKENZIE. These young people are well and favorably known in and around Washington. They will make their home on the Spencer farm about one mile east of town. Many friends join in wishing them a long and happy life.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 16, 1906 A very interesting wedding ceremony took place in Greenleaf at 9:30 Wednesday forenoon when Mr. Harry FOOTE of this place and Miss Theresa MANS were united in marriage at the Catholic church, Father Teute officiating. After the ceremony, the party, consisting of only the immediate relatives of the young couple, repaired to the home of the bride's mother where an elaborate dinner was served. Mr. Foote is the son of A.H. Foote of this city and has held a position in the Blind Asylum at Kansas City for a number of years. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Thos. CORRELL and is a lady of very prepossessing appearance. The young people go to housekeeping on the farm of Mrs. D. Mans near Greenleaf. They have the best wishes of a host of friends in this city.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 16, 1906 Miss Emma VanWARRING of Mahaska, and Mr. Al. CRAIG were married in Reynolds, the home of the groom, on Wednesday, Feb. 7th, by the Rev. Mr. Morrison. The young couple will make their future home in Reynolds, where the groom has a position clerking. They are well known around Mahaska where the neighborhood joins in wishing them success and happiness.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 26, 1879 Mr. M.W. WEAVER, one of the oldest residents of Linn county, died at his home in La Cygne on Tuesday morning of this week, at the age of 41 years. He had not been well for about four weeks previous to his demise, being confined to his bed much of the time with malarial fever. After his first sickness he was up and around at two different times, but he finally had a relapse which was more than life could stand. The funeral occured Wednesday afternon, Mr. Weaver being buried by La Cygne Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., assisted by the Odd Fellows Lodge of Pleasanton. Prayer was offered at the residence of the deceased by Mr. George J. MILLER. The funeral ceremonies of the Odd Fellows were conducted at the grave by Hon. S.R. HUNGERFROD. Mr Weaver was born in Cole county, Mo. He removed to this county in 1854. He served in the Union army. He had many friends here. He leaves a wife and six children--four daughters, one of them married, and two sons. To his family he left a good home in this city, and an insurance policy of $1,500 in the Odd Fellows Association.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 26, 1879 The mercury at Taylor & Denman's store indicated 106 degrees Fahr., in the shade, on Tuesday afternoon, and the weather all that day seemed to border on the intolerable. The night following the day was also unusually warm. Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock the mercury showed 80 degrees Fahr., and the weather being cloudy, it seemed quite comfortable. Afterwards there was a pleasant breeze and a cool atomsphere, making life a great deal more enjoyable than on the preceding day.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 12, 1879 Married. HARDEN--PRATT.--At the residence of the bride's mother, Trading Post, Kan., July 4, 1879, by H.N. Phelps, J.P., O.N HARDEN to Cynthia PRATT.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 5, 1879 School District No. 61. Editors Journal: We submit the following report of the term of school ending June 27: Number of pupils enrolled, 26 Average daily attendance, 20 Average daily absence, 1 2/8 Percent of attendance, 91.8% Average age of pupils, 9.08 The mames of those who were not tardy are: Robert OWENS, Silvester OWENS, Joseph FORSEMAN, Dorah KELSEY, Addie KELSEY, Lulie KELSEY, Walter KELSEY, Lucy ELKINS, Hattie ELKINS and Willie ELKINS. Will Kelsey, Teacher, June 30, 1879.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 9, 1909 Died, at Fairbury, Neb., Jan. 31, 1906, Emery G. RICHARDSON, age 67 years. He leaves a wife, two daughters and five sons. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church at Lowe Center, Rev. COOPER preaching. The remains were interred in the Allen cemetery. (Albia.)
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday February 9, 1909 Mrs. Guy Emery. Mrs. Guy EMERY, of Mahaska, died Monday, Jan. 28th., at a hospital in Lincoln, Neb. She was married to Mr. Guy Emery about two years ago and has been suffering from ill health for a long time, having been finally sent to the hospital. She is well known by both young and old in and around Mahaska and her untimely death is deeply mourned.