The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 29, 1905 Shot at Her Husband. A fellow by the name of LANCE who was released from jail here last Saturday, got into trouble again at Greenleaf Wednesday night. Lance had been in jail for beating his wife and had promised to leave the country. He tried to break into his wife's room Wednesday night and she shot at him thru the door. She thinks one shot took effect. Lance ran away and hasn't been seen since.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington Count Friday September 22, 1905 Mrs. Carrie NATION spoke one day last week in Bellefontaine, O., to an insurance crowd. She was decidedly against the President and the Republican party. Would it not be wise to bring her home and train her a little more.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 22, 1905 Arthur Parks Dead. Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Arthur Parks at Loveland, Colo., of typhoid fever. The funeral will occur at the home of his father, J. G. PARKS, in this city, Saturday at 10:30.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 15 1905 Saturday evening last, about 9 o'clock, Henry MYERS Sr., one of the oldest and most respected residents in the county, succumbed to an attack of paralysis, after several days of more or less suffering. Mr. Myers attained to an exceptionally high age, being 86 years, 10 months and 11 days old when he died. He was born in Glatten Felden Canton Zurich, Switzerland, where he lived until 1864. In '42 he was married to Regula MEYERS with whom he lived in happiness until she died in '64. he having come to America in that year, and locating in Atchison county, Kans., near Atchison, where his first wife died. Ten children are from this union, seven living and three deceased. In '70 he was married to his suriving, sorrowing companion, formerly Anna BANNINGER. Of this union three children eminated, two Herman and Mrs. Pauline BELL of Linn, suriving. He is the father and founder of a large posterity, children, grandchildren and great grand children, numberling over 150. Two brothers, four sons, five daughters, wife and a great host of relatives mourn the loss of him. The funeral services in charge of his pastor, Rev. PLETTNER, was largely attended; the services were held in his home four miles south of Washington where he had lived for many years.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 15, 1905 Miss Nellie BAKER of this township was united in marriage to Mr. M.E. McCLINE, of Irving last Wednesday. Miss Nellie was born and raised in this locality and we with her many friends join in wishing here and her choice joy and happiness all through life. (Little Blue.)
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday September 8, 1921 Irvin--Slane. Miss Vivian IRVIN and Mr. Walter SLANE, both of this city were quietly married at the residence of Judge Hawk of Anthony, Sunday evening, Judge Hawk performing the ceremony which united these two young people. Both of these young people have lived in Harper all their lives and are well and favorably known here. Mr. and Mrs. Slane left Thursday for Wichita where they will make their future home.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday September 8, 1921 Neuhauser-Heck. On last Sunday evening at 6 p.m., occurred the marriage of Miss Dora NEUHAUSER and Mr. Lindley HECK. The ceremony taking place at the Christian parsonage with the Rev. W.E. Kelly, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Neuhauser of East Eighth St. and has spent the largest part of her life in this vicinity. She is held in the highest esteem by her many friends. Mr. Heck is an Anthony boy and until recently has made his home at that place. He is now an expert optometrist and is now located at Florence, where the happy couple will make their future home. Their many friends wish for them a happy and prosperous life.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday September 1, 1921 Howard--Quigg. During the last few days, the fact of the marriage of Mr. Levi QUIGG and Miss Fleta HOWARD was gradually leaked out. On Saturday evening, July 23, 1921, these two young people drove over to Anthony and at the home of Judge Hawk took upon themselves the marriage vow. That they might surprise their relatives and friends, the fact was kept a secret until recently. Miss Howard who is quite well known, having spent a part of her girlhood here and has since her mother's death, a year ago, made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter GISH, is a charming young woman and will be remembered by many as the pleasing trimmer at the Elvin Millinery store during the past seasons. Mr. Quigg is a born Harper county boy and lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Quigg, Jr., on the farm near Duquoin for several years and for the last few years with them in their Harper home. Last winter he enjoyed a few months in Pasadena, California and returned to look after his large wheat raising interests in the spring. This season, Mr. Quigg together with Coleman Bros., is sowing 600 acres of wheat near Duquoin. During the winter months, Levi works at the auto mechanic trade along which line he is very proficient. We feel sure a large circle of friends will congratulate the happy couple when the fact that their marriage becomes known and to them, Mr. and Mrs. Quigg wish to announce that they will be home at Harper after November 1st.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 15, 1905 Mr. Oliver SKIPTON, of Strang, Neb., and Miss Dora VINCENT, of Clifton, were united in marriage Sept. 7th, 1905, at 6 o'clock p.m., Rev. J.C. Hope officiating. Mr. Skipton is a successful Nebraska farmer and is held in high esteem by all those who know him. He has certainly demonstrated that he is a man of keen observation and sound judgement in coming to Washington Co., Kan., for a bride and choosing one of our most devoted earnest Christian ladies for a life companion. Miss Dora Vincent was born 5 miles north of Vining. She is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Vincent. She is an earnest, energetic, happy hearted Christian lady. She was dressed in light steel colored silk trimmed in white lace. She was married at the home of her brother, Wilmat Vincent. After the ceremony a nice supper was served.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 15, 1905 A very quiet wedding took place at the Christian parsonage at 2:30 Sept. 12th, John DURHAM and Mary DEAN were united in marriage in the presence of a small company. These people have been long and well known at Greenleaf where they will make their future home, Albert L. Young officiated.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 15, 1905 Mr. C.A. LINDAHL and Miss Ada B. GRAHAM were united in marriage at the Rusco United Brethren church 7 miles north of Vining, Sept. 10th, 1905, at 8:30 p.m. by Rev. J.C. Hope. Mr. Lindahl is one of our most highly respected young farmers and lives near Brantford where he and his bride will make their future home. Miss Ada B. Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Graham, is a most excellent and amiable young lady being held in high esteem by all who know her. She was dressed in cream colored satin trimmed in white silk lace. She held a bouquet of white carnations in her hand. The church was nicely decorated for the occasion. A large arch of asparagus decorated with white hearts was placed in the center of the rostrum. A large wedding bell hung from the center of the arch. The wedding march was played by Miss Grace Sungular. At 8:30 o'clock the bridal couple appeared. The groom passed up the south aisle preceded by Rev. J.C. Hope and the bride passed up the north side preceded by Mrs. Jennie Hope, the bride and groom meeting unde rthe arch where they were made one. After the marriage ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of Dan Graham where a nice supper awaited them. After supper the company was entertained with instrumental and vocal music. The company then departed for their several homes.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 8, 1905 Arrested For Horse Stealing. Roy SHOWALTER of north of town, a young man about nineteen years of age, was arrested Sunday by Sheriff CORRELL charged with stealing a horse, buggy, harness, and slicker from a man in Graham County. Roy drove the rig thru, trading horses on the way and telling his people, who are highly respected in the community, that he had bought the outfit. He was mixed up in a deal with another boy last winter for stealing a lap robe in Greenleaf and was let off on the surrender of the goods without prosecution. This time he will probably not get off so easily. He was taken to Graham county for trial. He had his girl with him in the buggy when arrested. He wanted to take her on home but Correll wouldn't stand for it and sent her home with Tom Mengle. After the was taken to jail he confessed the crime to Mr. Correll. He will probably be sent to the reformatory.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday October 13, 1877 Trading Post Item. Mrs. Martha PATTON, a sister of Columbus STORMS, of Lincoln township, died here of consumption, October 7, in the twenty-second year of her age. She leaves one little son, other relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday October 13, 1877 Trading Post Item. Mr. Andrew DORSEY and Miss Annie McGUIRE were married here October 8. They have gone to Pettis county, Mo., where Mr. Dorsey is in business, to reside.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday October 13, 1877 Married. GUINN--SHAFFER.--At the residence of Timothy Shaffer, in Paris township, Linn county, Kansas, October 7, 1877, by D. Sibbet, J.P. of Barnard, Mr. John W. GUINN and Miss Nancy SHAFFER.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday October 13, 1877 Died. PERRIN.--At Prescott, Kansas, October 7, 1877, Nora, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Perrin.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday October 6, 1877 One day last week, W.E. MOORE, cashier of the La Cygne Exchange Bank of this city, forgot the combination to a lock opening one of the interior portions of the safe wherein was contained a large proportion of the currency then in the bank. He tried for four days to think of the right numbers, but failed. Finally, ascertaining that W.E. PIPER had gotten the bankers out of muddles similar to th eone he was in, the practical mechanic was called to the rescue, given what data to work on Moore could remember, the lock, a Victor, was opened by Piper. This was Piper's first experience with a Victor lock and he was naturally a little proud of his success, while Moore was highly delighted of course.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday October 6, 1877 Miss Emma NISBET died at Virginia, Ill., on Sunday evening. She had many friends in this city who will deeply regret her demise.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 23, 1899 The infant son of Earn DEDRICK died at their home in Tonganoxie yesterday morning.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 23, 1899 Married:--Miss Nelia HAYWARD and Mr. Gene SPICKERMAN were married Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents in this city, and left on the 10 o'clock train for their future home in Topeka, where Mr. Spickerman has employment in the office of the receiver of the L.T. & S.W. railroad.