The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 15, 1905 Fred Grote. Mr. Fred GROTE of Palmer, died at a hopsital in Kansas City, Dec. 6th, the cause of his death being cancer, age 65 years. Mr. Grote was born at Rehburg, near Hanover, Germany, in 1840. According to the custom of the Lutheran Church, he was baptized in early infancy and received a thorough instruction in the doctrines of holy scripture and has been a faithful member of the Lutheran Church ever since. In 1870 he was married to Sophie LANGHAMMER, who is now left a widow. This union was blessed with six children. Immediately after his marriage he and his wife came to this country and lived several years at Hanover, this county, until later, they bought the farm near Palmer. Mr. Grote was an industrious farmer and peace-loving, honest man. His remains were brought home from Kanas City by his son, Fred Grote, and his son-in-law, August OHLDE, on Firday morning and were interred in St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery, northeast of Palmer, on Sunday, Dec. 10th. The funeral was attended by a large numer of friends and was conducted by Rev. H. Hennings of Palmer. (Note: Rehburg, is a best guess. It could be Rohburg or Rahburg.)

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday February 8, 1879 Will. SMALLEY, of Hopedale, Ill., was recently married to Miss SPARROW, of the same place. He is a brother of M.E. Smalley, of Scott township.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday February 8, 1879 Manning HILL, son of Mr. and Mrs. K.J. Hill, died Saturday morning of typhoid pneumonia. He was buried Sunday in the Prescott cemetery.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday February 8, 1879 Died. FROST.--Fell asleep in Jesus, in La Cygne, Kan., January 21, 1879, Mrs. Almira FROST in the seventy-eighth year of her age.

The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday March 2, 1922 Mrs. S.A. Hamilton Dies February 21st. Well Known Harper Citizen Dies After Lingering Illness--Had Been Poorly for 45 Years. Mrs. S.A. HAMILTON was born at Covington, Ohio., November 17, 1845, and died at her home in Harper, Kansas, February 21, 1822. Death was due to poisoning brought about by ulcerated sores on an ankle, due to varicose veins. She had been a sufferer from this malady for more than 45 years, and was always patient. Mrs. Hamilton spent her childhood and youth at the place of her birth. She was married to R.J. Hamilton on January 21, 1866. To this union were born ten children, eight of whom survive here, all of them were at her beside Sunday, February 19, two days before her death. >From 1885 to 1904, she resided near Walcott, Indiana. She moved with her family to Missouri inthe latter years, living most of the time at Farmington, where her husband died, January 18, 1916. In 1920, she came with son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jas. D. WOOD, to Harper where she has since made her home. Wherever the deceased had lived, she has always had a wide circle of friends who have held her in the highest esteem. She was always a generous, wise and helpful neighbor. Her life has been above reproach. In hardship and trouble, she held steadfastly to the principles of right, holding virtue and honor above price. She gave her children the finest heritages of all, clean birth and instruction in how to live right. With ostentation she has filled the mission of mother, making any sacrifice gladly, for the good of her children. It can be truthfully be said of her, "Even her failings, leaned to virtue's side." Most of her life she has been a confessed follower of the Savior, and had always been faithful. The funeral services were held at the Christian church, Harper, Kanas, February 23. Burial at the Acacia cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by C.M. Meyers of Oklahoma who was pastor of her old home church at Palestine in Indiana, thirty years ago, and received several of her children into the church. Rev. J.C. Fisher, pastor of the local M.E. church assisted.

The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday February 23, 1922 Mrs. S.A. Hamilton Dies. After a lingering illness, Mrs. S.A. HAMILTON died at her home Tuesday, February 21st. Mrs. Hamilton was 76 years, 3 months and 4 days old at the time of her death. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Christian church. The Rev. Mack Meyers, officiating assisted by Rev. J.C. Fisher. Interment was made in the Acacia cemetery.

The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday February 23, 1922 Cemetery Christened Acacia. The local cemetery which has for years been known at the I.O.O.F. cemetery, and which was recently purchased from the I.O.O.F. lodge by the city, has been given the name "Acacia" and will henceforth be known by that title. The name being choosen by the present mayor who says he hasn't any special reason why that name was chosen, but that he like it better than any name suggested. Although the maintainence of the local cemetery will be done by taxation and the sale of lots, a number of Harper people have expressed their intentions of making an endowment in their wills in the way of assistance in the up-keep.

The Topeka Capital-Journal Friday February 5, 1965 Anna Austin. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Carbondale Cemetery for Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Hartman AUSTIN, 86, Eagle Butte, S.D., who died Wednesday at at Gettysburg, S.D. hospital. She was born Sept. 27, 1878 at Carbondale and was graduated from Carbondale High School. She attended the University of Kansas. She had lived at Eagle Butte since 1910. She was married to Albert Austin, June 10, 1903. He died in 1935. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. DeWitt BUTLER, and Charlotte Austin, both of Eagle Butte, S.D. Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary is in charge of Topeka arrangements.

The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday February 16, 1922 Mrs. Helen B. HAWK, daughter of P.R. MURPHY, was born March 21, 1896 and died Febraury 16, 1922. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Anthony Thursday, February 16th at 2 o'clock p.m.

The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday February 9, 1922 William Branson Died At His Home, January 30. Came to Kingman County in 1884-- Funeral Services Held At Presbyterian Church. William L. BRANSON was born in Sumun, Illinois, February 15th, 1858. He died at his home four miles northeast of Harper, January 30th, 1922, at the age of 63 years, 11 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Nettie ISENOGLE at Duncan Mills, Ills., February 10th, 1880. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Lena M. WRANGLER of Harper; Clinton Branson of Chicago and Frank of Rago, Kansas; John and Corland of Harper. All were present when he passed away. He came to Kingman county, Kansas in 1884 and has since resided in Kingman, Sumner, and Harper counties. He leaves a beloved companion with the above mentioned children, one brother, Dr. O.P. Branson of Wichita, Kansas and other relatives with a host of friends to mourn his departure. Funeral service was held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev. Hall, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Harper cemetery.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 Married, at the home of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Burnaman, Miss Mabel D. MATTESON and Frank D. BULLIS, Dr. Leeper of the Methodist church officiating. These young people are known as worthy and popular members of this community. They start out on a voyage of their married life under the favorable circumstances and with the good wishes of a host of friends.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 No doubt the many friends of Miss Grace McGREGOR will be interested in knowing that she was married Nov. 29th, to Mr. Lile STEVENSON of Kansas City. We are not acquainted with Mr. Stevenson and can't say much for him except that his judgment is mighty good. Miss Grace is the accomplished daughter of Robert McGregor of Morrowville, a graduate of the Washington high school, a young lady of fine appearance and personality. She has been holding a postion for the past few years in the Stock Exchange building in Kansas City. The Republican-Register expresses the desire of her many friends here in wishing the young couple a long life of health, happiness and prosperity.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 Miss Effie ARCHER and Mr. Frank MAYBERRY, both of Haddam, were united in marriage at the residence of Rev. M.D. Gauby who performed the ceremony. The young people are well known in the vicinity of Haddam and they will be at home to their many friends after Feb. 1st on the H.S. Elder place. The Republican wishes them a life of success and happiness.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 Joseph McQuillen. Joseph McQUILLEN, one of the oldest settlers of this county, passed away last Friday. He was a native of Ireland but moved to Kansas from New York. He was prominently identified with the history of this county being a leader among men politically. He was buried Sunday at Parallel and leaves a large circle of friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 Mrs. Samuel Merk. Died, Tuesday, Dec. 5th, at her home in Washington, Kansas, Mrs. Samuel MERK, aged thirty-eight years, two months and fifteen days. Mrs. Merk was the mother of a large family and her loss will be a grievous hardship on them and her husband who survives. The funeral services were conducted Thursday by Rev. Hageman.

The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 W.O. Duprey. We are obiged to chronicle the death of W.O. Duprey who passed away at his home near Linn, Friday, Dec. 1st. He was born in 1834, has lived in this county most of his life and leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his departure. He had been sick for the past fifteen months of dropsy. Mr. Duprey was a faithful member of the Masonic Lodge which had charge of the services hled at his home after a short sermon by the Rev. Faucett of Linn. The breaved famly has the sympathy of a host of friends in their affliction.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday January 18, 1879 Mr. Solomon HUMMELL, of this township, died of pneumonia last Saturday. The deceased was an old and esteemed citizen. He leaves a wife, children and many friends to mourn his loss.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday January 18, 1879 The wife of Al. MICHAELS died at her home in this city, on Monday, of pneumonia. This is a sad loss for Mr. Michaels. He has the sympathy of the community in his breavement.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday January 11, 1879 Mr. John H. OGAN, aged 53 years, died of pneumonia, Monday night, at his home, in this city. The deceased was an old resident of La Cygne, leaving many relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. Ogan, widow of Mr. Ogan, was so ill at the time of her husband's death that she life was almost dspaired of. She is now getting better.

The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday January 4, 1879 Henry WALTERS, who resided on the farm of J.R. Williams, in Valley township, this county, accidentally shot and killed himself on Sunday last. Wew was riding in a sleigh, with his son, having a gun along. The sad affair occurred in this way: he had shot a rabbit, which his boy went after, and during the latters' absence the father proceeded to load the empty barrel of the double-barreled shot gun. In doing this, while his attention was away from the weapon, he moved it so that the loaded barrel was discharged, the shot taking affect in his side with the fatal result above alluded to. Mr. Walters had not been a resident of Vally but a few months. His remains were brought to La Cygne Tuesday, and sent from here to Illionis, his former home, for interment.