The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 23, 1899 Married:--Wednesday morning at eight o'clock the marriage ceremony of Miss Sallie AULT and Mr. Alex KERR was performed at the home of the bride's mother. After the wedding breakfast the newly married couple took the Santa Fe train for Clay Center and other parts, for a wedding trip.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 16, 1899 Married:--Monday, at the home of the bride's parents, Miss Flora BUTNER and Mr. Wm. BAWER. The happy couple left Wednesday on the morning train for Judsonia, Ark., where the groom has an interest in a fruit farm.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 16, 1899 Died. Mrs. J.M. HALL died at her home in Dunavant on Thursday, June 15th, aged 74 years. Deceased was an old resident of the county and will be missed by many. The funeral took place today at Fairview cemetery.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 9, 1899 A Disasterious Fire. About 3 a.m. Tuesday morning the quietness of our peacefully slumbering city was disturbed by that dread alarm--the fire bell. The fire department and a large number of our citizens turned out and hastened to the fire, which was just across the street from the Times office, in Mel CRITCHFIELD's stable. The fire, had, however, gained such headway that it could not be checked, and the stable was burned to the ground. Three buggies, two horses and several sets of harness were burned as well as the grain and hay. The cause of the fire is unknown, though it is thought to have been accidental. Los abotu $1,500, insurance $800. M.L. Critchfield showed his appreciation of the work done by the fire department by presenting the boy with a box of cigars.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 25, 1921 Levi QUIGG and Fleta HOWARD of Harper were quietly married a few weeks ago. We extend hearty congratulations and best wishes to them.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday September 22, 1877 Married. SHAFFER--GUINN.--September 19,1877, at the residence of Milton Guinn, by D. Sibbet, J.P., of Barnard, Mr. Perry Shaffer and Miss Susan Guinn. All of Linn county, Kansas.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday September 15, 1877 Married. CARPENTER--CORWIN.--At the residence of the bride's parents, September 12, 1877, by Justice D. Sibbett, of Barnard, Mr. Albert A. Carpenter and Miss Anabell Corwin. All of Linn county, Kansas.
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 8, 1905 David Wesley SHERRILL was born April 20th, 1875, in Atchison county, Mo., died Sept. 2nd, 1905. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and three sisters besides many friends to mourn the loss. The funeral was conducted from Blocker church Sunday, Sept. 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. A great concourse of people followed the remains to its last resting place. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. The death was caused by the caving of a sand bank. (Note: Date of birth could be in 1873; date is blurred somewhat on this copy.)
The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday September 8, 1905 Mrs. Elizabeth J. BARR was born Feb. 28, 1846, died Sept. 3, 1905, aged 59 years, 6 months, and 5 days. Mrs. Barr was married to Samuel Barr in 1870, who died some 3 years ago. She was the mother of seven children of which six are living, one dying in infancy. Mrs. Barr was a devout Christian, one who lived it every day. She was member of no church but was of the Adventist faith. There was no sickness or sorrow which she could relieve but what she spent her whole strength in relieving. Mrs. Barr was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the family residence twelve miles northeast of Washington, Monday, Sept. 4th, at 11 a.m. conducted by Dr. Leeper.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 11, 1921 Miller-Gates. The marriage of Mrs. Leta MILLER and Mr. Jasse M. GATES wa solomnized at the Christian Parsonage on East 9th street, Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, August 7th. The Rev. W. E. Kelly officiating. Mr. Gates is from Zenda and the bride from Attica. Typed as printed in newspaper.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday September 1, 1877 Died. ROBINSON.--In Scott township, Linn county, Kansas, July 28, 1877, Mary E., aged 10 years, 1 month and 10 days; August 7, 1877, Sarah A.L., aged 3 years, 7 months and 21 days; August 15, 1877, Emma, aged 1 year, 8 months; children of William and Melissa ROBINSON; the three dying of putrid sore throat.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 18, 1877 Hon. William WORDEN, of Mound City township; this county, died at Topeka on Tuesday of this week on his way home from Colorado, where he had been in hopes that a change of climate would better his health. His decease was occasioned by consumption. Mr. Worden was a respected and wealthy farmer. A few weeks ago he resigned as County Commissioner because of ill health. In that capacity he was then serving his second term.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 18, 1877 Public Sale. The undersigned will sell at his lots in La Cygne, on Saturday, August 25, 1877, beginning at 10 o'clock A.M., 15 cows and calves, 10 yearlings, 10 2-year-olds, 10 horses, 40 sheep, 3 new Bain wagons, 1 new platform spring wagon, 1 new sulky plow, 2 new sets of double harness, 2 new cook stoves, a lot of new chairs and tables. Terms: notes of six months with approved security with interest from day of sale. George J. MILLER.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 18, 1877 Died. HARMON.--On Wednesday evening, August 15, 1877, at the residence of her son, O.D. Harmon, in Scott township, Linn county, Kansas, Mrs. Comfort D. HARMON, in her seventy-fourth year. The funeral took place at the house of O.D. Harmon, on Thursday afternoon, the remains of the excellent lady being buried at the new cemetery in the Elm Grove neighborhood.
The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 18, 1877 Married. BUTLER--ROWLAND.-- At Barnard, Kan., August 13, 1877, by David Sibbett, Justice of the Peace, Mr. Joseph BUTLER, to Miss Ellen ROWLAND. All of Linn county, Kan.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 9, 1899 Died of Heart Failure. While at work cutting grass in the yard, at his son-in-law's, Mr. Jones, about three miles north of Perry, Mr. BRYANT, aged 74 years, dropped dead. One of his grandchildren found the body and gave the alarm. Coroner McCREIGHT was immediatly notified and held the inquest yesterday. The jury pronounced death as a result of heart failure.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday June 2, 1899 Ozawkie Item. John WYCLASS a German, who had been working for Ed SAYLER was fournd dead in his corn crib Friday. Heart disease being ascribed as the probable cause. The Modern Woodmen Lodge, of which he was a member, took charge of the remains and buried them Saturday. He carried $1,000 insurance in favor of a brother in Germany. He had no relatives in this country.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 4, 1921 Martha Marie WEINHEIMER was bron June 5, 1917 and departed this life on Sunday afternoon, July 31, 1921. Age four years, one month and 25 days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the First Christian church, Harper, at 4:30 o'clock. The Rev. W.E. Kelly, officiating. Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 4, 1921 Hays--Warren. Last Saturday evening at 7 o'clock p.m., occurred the marriage of Mr. Bert HAYS of Medicine Lodge and Miss Leona WARREN of Sawyer, at the home of W.E. KELLY on East Ninth Street. The Rev. W.E. Kelly officiating.
The Harper Advocate Harper County Thursday August 4, 1921 An affair of unusual interest failed to get into our columns last week. The Stuff Club which was organized about ten or fifteen years ago, was entertained at 6 o'clock dinner, Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.O. MOTT on West Eleventh Street. The guests were: Mesdames, Frank WILLIAMS, Raymond DRESSER,Scott GILL, Marvin PARSONS, H.E. LEONARD of Enid, Okla., and Misses Ethel MOTT of Kansas City and Olive BROWN.