The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday October 29, 1909 Mrs. Laird Gets $3,500. The Santa Fe Railway company settled with Mrs. Thomas Laird for $3,500 on account of the death of Mr. Laird which occurred two weeks ago in the wreck. While the amount is small as compared to what it should have been, yet it is without litigation and delay so Mrs. Laird's advisors tought it best to settle. The same sums were paid the other claimants with the exception of Mrs. Tripp of Valley Falls who has as yet refused to settle. Mrs. Laird is planning to move to her little place near Cummings next week and Jake FETTY will help her with the rented land Mr. Laird had secured for next year.--Nortonville News.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday October 8, 1909 Thos. Manuel EDMONDS who departed this life on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 29, was born in the town of Truro, Cornwall, England, August 20, 1837, leaving England at the age of 17. In early life he followed railroading for a living and rapidly advanced by promotions. During the civil war he was employed by the government to conduct trains thorugh the Cumberland mountains carrying supplies to the Army of the Tennessee from Nashville to Chattanooga. At the close of the war he was furnished a testimonial of his superior ability. Later he returned to Fort Wayne, Ind., and was employed by the Wasbash railway as conductor until early in the spring of 1871, when he purchased a farm in Leavenworth county, Kans., abotu 5 miles south of McLouth. His family followed in the fall of the same year. Where he lived until death. During the last 8 years he suffered considerable on account of sickness. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, he was advised by Dr. Gephart that it would be necessary for him to be removed to a hospital. He was therefore immediately taken to Bethany hospital, Kansas City, Kans. His wife, while at an old age still survives him. His family consists of 8 children. One daughter, Ida, died in infancy. those now living are as follows: T.J. EDMONDS, Lawrence, Kans.; Alexander EDMONDS, McLouth, Ks.; Geo. S. and Irving EDMONDS are on the old homestead; Wm. EDMONDS, McLouth, Kans.; Emma WATT, McLouth, Kans.; and Helen HEHN, McLouth, Kans. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church in McLouth Friday, Oct. 1, conducted by Rev. Saunders. Interment was made in the McLouth cemetery. The services were attended by many friends and relatives attesting the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday July 5, 1879 Died. LEMON.--Near Twin Springs, Linn county, Kan., June 30, 1879, George Edwin Lemon, oldest son of Isaac N. and Americus Lemon, aged seven years, one month and twelve days. The little boy has left his Sabbath school Terrestrial to join the great Sabbath school Celestial.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday June 14, 1879 Died. HILL.--In Scott township, Linn county, Kan., on the morning of June 7, at the residence of Richard Hill, Mr. Henry HILL, in the 90th year of his age. The deceased was born in Luton, in Bedfordshire, England; was educated at Oxford College, removed to the East Indies, where for many years he was clerk in the East India Company's service at Bolarum, near Madras. He emigrated to New York in 1844(?) and from there to Upper Canada, where he taught school several years. In 1864 he came to Linn county, Kan., and has resided here ever since. He was the oldest man in Scott township, and the oldest member of the I.O.O.F. in Linn county.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday June 14, 1879 Married. RILEY--MASTERS.--June 9, 1879, at the residence of the bride's mother, Barnard, Kan., by Justice Sibbett, Mr. John RILEY and Miss Sarah MASTERS.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday May 31, 1879 We are pleased to record the marriage of Mr. James W. McCOACH and Miss Sarah HAFLEY and hope the joys of their weding state may so exceed the woes thereof that there can be no sense in drawing comparisons. The event occured Sunday, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Jacob Hafley, in Scott township, Rev. Judson Payne tying the connubial knot. The young folks will make thier home at La Junta, Col., where Mr. McCoach is in the employ of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Thanks for a fine specimen of the wedding cake.

The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 10, 1922 Tipton--Moon. Miss Nellie TIPTON and I. Dean MOON of the city school faculty, were married at the home of the bride in Wichita, Thursday morning, August 3, 1922, in the presence of their intimate friends and relatives. THey will return to Kingman this fall and resume their places on the teacing staff, and make their home in the F.D. Eggleston residence. Mr. Moon was a nephew of the late Mrs. Eggleston. Mrs. Moon has been instructor in Domestic science at the high school the past two years and has made many friends here. Mr. Moon has filled the position of Music Supervisor of the schools for the past five years or more and has lived here almost long enough to be considered an old timer. He is also choral director at the Methodist church. Mr. Moon returned to Kingman this week from Emporia where he had been attending the summer session of the state normal. In past summers he has traveled the Chautauqua circuits with an organization of musicians. Kingman extends best wishes to the bride and groom.--Kingman Leader-Courier. Miss Tipton was employed in the Harper school in the years 1919 and 1920 in the domestic art department, and she has many friends in Harper who extend the best wishes to this young couple.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday September 10, 1909 Married. Monday, Sept. 6, Mr. Arthur DENNY and Miss Viola K. TARR, both of this vicinity. The marriage of this young couple occurred at Leavenworth, Probate Judge JOHNSON officiating. The newly wedded couple returned here Monday evening and will make this vicinity their home. They are both well known here and have a host of friends who are pleased to learn of their marriage and all of who wish them much happiness and prosperity.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday September 10, 1909 Married. At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Olive B. Rankin in McLouth, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1909, Herbert C. JONES of Wichita, to Miss Maud RANKIN, a Baptist clergyman of Wichita officiating. Mr. and Mrs. JONES will reside in Wichita where Mr. Jones is engaged in business.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday Janaury 19, 1906 Taylor-Selmer. A very pretty wedding occurred Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Christian parsonage when Miss Edith SELMER, our accomodating day central girl was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur TAYLOR, son of James Taylor. An elaborate supper was served at the home of the bride to which with the exception of Miss Anna DYER and Mrs. Claude WAYLAND, no one was invited but relatives of the bride and groom. The Republican wishes them success and happiness.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday January 12, 1906 On Jan. 8th, the Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. FRASER, of near Throop, Kans., and bereaved them of their infant son, John Harvey, aged two months and fifteen days, who had been sick about a week with scarlet fever. After a short service at the home conducted by Mr. Fitzsimmons, the little body was taken to the Washington cemetery where it was laid to rest by kind friends. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday January 12, 1906 Mr. John Albert BOSWELL was born in Connelsville, Fayette County, Pa., March 5, 1833, was married to Mary R. WEBSTER, Aug. 7th., 1853. To this union was born four daughters and two sons. He enlisted in Co. K. 29th Iowa Infantry Aug. 1862 and was discharged Aug. 1865, died Jan. 9, 1906, at the age of 71 years, 10 months and three days. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Hageman from the family residence on Wednesday and was attended by a large number of sympathetic friends. Mr. Boswell went from Pennsylvania to Indiana when but a small boy, afterwards moving with his parents to Iowa where he took up a homestead, where he remained til 1901 when he came to Washington. He has been prominently identified with the affairs of the town ever since and for the past two years acted as president of the Farmers State Bank. Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our earnest thanks to the many kind friends who tendered us their help and sympathy during the period of the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. J.A. Boswell and Family.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday January 12, 1879 J.R. SPENCER died at his home east of town last Wednesday night, aged 67 years. The funeral will probably occur Sunday.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday January 12, 1906 Mrs. Dave VINSON, recently of Mahaska, now of Fairbury, died at her home Jan. 8th, of heart trouble. She was the mother of six children, four of whom with her husband, survive her. She made many friends during the period that she lived in Mashaska who will regret to learn of her demise.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday January 12, 1906 Mrs. Alice M. LEUSZLER was born July 16, 1849 and died Jan. 10, 1906. Funeral services will be conducted at the Christian church this afternoon at one o'clock.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday May 17, 1879 Andrew SHUESTER an elderly man living about nine miles northeast of La Cygne, died suddenly Monday night from the effects of a congestive chill. He was a farmer by occupation. He leaves a wife, other relatives and many friends to mourn his loss. He was an esteemed citizen.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday May 17, 1879 The wife of Mr. Andrews LONG died Sunday of consumption at her home in Scott township. She was buried Tuesday. She leaves, aside from her husband, four children, one of whom was not expected to live at the time of this writing.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday May 3, 1879 A young child of James ROBINSON, of Centerville township, was buried the first of the week.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday September 3, 1909 Death came to relieve David HOUSH of his suffering, Tuesday about noon. Since Saturday he had been rapidly sinking and relatives had been sent for. When the final summons came he dropped quietly to sleep. Mr. Housh's illness had extended over a period of several months and was pronounced cancer of the stomach. In accordance with his wishes, funeral services, conducted by Rev. C.F. Teetor, assisted by Rev. H.L. Saunders, and followed by the Masonic ritual services, were held at th ehouse Thursday at 3 o'clock, his favorite songs being rendered by Messrs Phinney, Rains, Leech and Johnson. Burial was made in Pleasant View, and the services at the grave were conducted by the Masonic order, with his lifelong friend, R.C. Young of Winchester, acting as Master. Loving hands heaped tender blossoms about his casket.

The McLouth Times Jefferson County Friday August 27, 1909 Little Josephine OROKE, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. OROKE, was born June 13, 1909, died August 22, 1909, age 2 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church Tuesday, Aug. 24, by Rev. Teeter of Oskaloosa.