The Colby Free Press Thomas County Thursday August 26, 1915 Harris--Ray. At the Probate Judges office in the south part of the city Tuesday evening very quietly, Miss Ada HARRIS and M.C.L. RAY were united in marriage. They slipped away from the Colby Cafe very quietly and with suspicion on the part of their friends what was to happen in a short time surprised their employers by walking in with a marriage certificate. Miss Ada is one of the popular young ladies of the town and has lived here the greater share of her life making many friends by her genial good nature and winning ways. Mr. Ray has been employed in the Colby Cafe for about four months and is well liked by the young men of the town. His home is at Abiline, Texas where he came from here. This young couple will continue to stay in the Colby Cafe where they are well liked by their employers. The Press joins with their many friends in wishing them the best in life.

The Centerville Echo Linn County Thursday November 15, 1906 Robert SMITH, the oldest son of Joseph SMITH and wife of Centerville, Kansas, departed this life November 7th, 1906. Robert was born February 6th 1868, at Walnut Hill, Ill., and died November 7, 1906, at Osawatomie, Kansas, aged 38 years, 9 months and 1 day. He was married to Rosa MYER, Oct. 10, 1893. to their union four children were born, two boys and two girls. Robert was an honorable and good citizen and had many friends. Bob as we called him, was always ready to speak a good word to every one. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and four children, father, mother and his brothers and sisters, namely, Murray Smith, Samuel Smith, Mrs. Lizzie HAMILTON, Mrs. Ollie FOGLE, Mrs. Kate DEXTER, and Miss Mamie Smith. May the Lord comfort the bereaved relatives and may Gods choicest blessing rest upon his loving wife and those fatherless children. The funeral was preached at the residence of his father by Rev. Pentz, to a large and sympathizing congregation. The casket contained the body was decorated with flowers and buried in the Centeville Cemetery.

The Oskaloosa Independent Jefferson County Saturday March 17, 1877 Married.--On Thursday evening, March 8, '77, Mr. Mance LANSDOWN and Miss Lindy UNDERWOOD, at the same time Mr. Groff WILLIAMSON and Miss Lotta GARDNER. Two more couples made happy and sent rejoicing on the journey of life.(Perry)

The Oskaloosa Independent Jefferson County Saturday March 17, 1877 Married.--On Tuesday evening, February 27, 1877, at the residence of the bride's mother, Council Grove, Ks., by Rev. L. Armsby, Mr. R.A. STEEN, late of Honey Lake Valley, Cal., and Miss Allie C. DILLAN, of Council Grove. The above announcement, gathered from a paper sent us is news that our old school friend has surrendered at discretion, another bachelor struck his colors, and promised to "love, honor and cherish." Surely, Aleck, goodness shall follow thee all the days of thy life. May the peace of thyself and thine flow as a river and thy happiness be as the waves of the sea.

The Centerville Echo Linn County Thursday October 11, 1906 Morris--Abbey. Miss Dena ABBEY, late teacher in the Dension, Texas, school and Mr. H. D. MORRIS, proprietor of the Oakwood store, were married at about noon of Sunday, Sept. 20, 1906, on a Katy train between Oswego and Labette, by the Rev. Arthur Creasy. The bride and groom were born and raised in the same town and have been engaged for the past six years, now that they are married, it is the wish of their many friends that their journey through life will be full of comfort and recompence the long wait for the happy day.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Thursday August 21, 1919 Deaths and Funerals. Word has been received by Mrs. Andrew LOSH, 632 Lake street, of the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary AMBLER. Oliver CHARLSON, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday at the home of his father, S.W. Charlson, in Pasadena, Calif. Besides his father, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. R.C. COLEMAN, of Temple, Tex., and Mrs. M. THOMPSON of Pasadena; an anut, Mrs. C.C. OLANDER, of Topeka, and a brother, S.A. Charlson, of Topeka. Mrs. Samuel ANSEL, age 80, died Wednesday at her home nor of Belvue. Funeral announcements later.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Thursday August 21, 1919 Her Burns Fatal! Mrs. M.E. Shumway of Topeka Victim of an Explosion. As a result of terrible burns injuring the entire upper half of her body, Mrs. M.E. Shumway, who lived at Twenty-first and Strong, died early this morning. The accident occurred Wednesday evening about 5 o'clock. Mrs. Shumway was alone in the house at the time with only a three-year-old child and the particulars of the accident are unknown. An explosion must have occurred covering the whole upper half of her body with blazing oil it is said. Mrs. Shumway was 70 years old today. She died about twelve hours after the accident. The funeral was held from Baumgarder's chapel Saturday at 9:30 o'clock. The body will be taken to Colorado Springs for burial.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Wednesday August 20, 1919 Deaths and Funerals. The funeral of Peleg B. ROSS, age 82, who died Tuesday at a local hospital will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Services will be conducted by Lincoln Post No. 1, G.A.R. Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Mrs. Minnie C. FRENCH, age 55, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.E. HAVERFIELD, 1433 Polk street. She is survived by Mrs. Haverfield, Mrs. Lulu CHESNEY and Frank French, of Topeka. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence. The body will be taken to Garnett, Kan., for burial.

The Colby Free Press Thomas County Thursday August 26, 1915 A Little Fracas. Down at Russell, Kansas last week some of the prominent citizens had a little excitement of their own. Two of the doctors of that place in arguing over a certain case in hand came to blows and one doctor came out a little worse for wear. He jumped up and ran home where he hauled forth a rifle with which to puncture the other doctor but he could not find his quarry, but finally landed up at the said doctors office where he proceeded to shoot in the door but luckily enough the other doctor was not in. The shooting doctor was arrested and brought up before the court. The county attorney being out of town the judge acted in his place and the doctor was summarily dealt with. In the afternoon the Judge got in an argument with one of the business men over the case and the Judge came away considerably battered up. This is a very interesting little fracas and one to be regretted also as we understand all of the parties involved are first rate citizens but even this kind can stir up a little excitement occasionally.

The Colby Free Press Thomas County August 12, 1915 Townsend--Keith. Sunday evening, August 8th a beautiful wedding occured at the home of Mr. and Mrs. KEITH, near Menlo, when their daughter, Miss Cora wa united in marriage to Roy TOWNSEND of Menlo. The ceremony was performed by the M.E. pastor of Gem, Rev. O.N. Wiles. The wedding march was played by Miss Townsend. The bride was attired in a beautiful white gown, and the groom wore the conventional black. After the ceremony a scrumptious supper was served. The bride and groom will spend their honey moon in the Mts. of Colorado, after which they will reside on their farm near Menlo. Their many friends wish them a happy and pleasant journey through the voyage of life.

The Osawatomie Graphic Miami County Thursday November 22, 1923 Death of Mrs. W.J. Hill. Mrs. W.J. HILL died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1923, after a lingering illness at her home in Arkansas City. Funeral services were held on Friday. Mrs. Hill leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, a daughter, Nettie, and three sons, Frank, Will and Harry. Mrs. Hill is well known here as Mr. Hill was at one time in the hardware business in Osawatomie.

The Oswatomie Graphic Miami County Thursday November 15, 1923 Miss Berthel RAY and Ferrell DAY were married Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Paola. Miss Ray is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, north of Fontana. Mr. Day is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Day. They will make their home in Osawatomie. Mr. Day is employed in the Mo. Pac. shops. (Note: Typed as printed in newspaper.)

The Oswatomie Graphic Miami County Thursday November 15, 1923 Miss Alta BONE and John MILES of Paola, were married Tuesday evening, Nov. 6th, at Paola. They will live in Osawatomie. Miss Bone is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bone. She attended Fontana High school the past two years. Mr. Miles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miles, of Paola. He formerly lived on a farm west of Fontana. Best wishes are extended to this worthy young couple by their many friends.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Wednesday August 20, 1919 Marriage Licenses. Following are marriage licenses issued in the last twenty-four hours by Probate Judge Ralph H. Gaw: Clarence E. HEEKER, Elmira, 24, and Lydia L. GEISER, Topeka, 23. Samuel R. GHALSON, U.S. Army, 32, and Maybelle TISDALE, Tulsa, 23. Charles W. HIXON, Topeka, 58, and Allie H. HARMONSOA, Topeka, 54.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Tuesday August 19, 1919 Deaths and Funerals. The funeral of Miss Ethel STANFORD, who died Sunday in a local hospital was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of her father, Allen Stanford, 1200 North Madison street. Burial in Mount Augut cemetery. The funeral of Thomas POTTER who died Monday at his home in Oakland, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence. Burial in Topeka cemetery. Charles Russell WEAVER, age 12, sonof Mrs. Ella Weaver, of Shorey, died Monday in a local hospital. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from Conwell's North Topeka chapel and the body will be shipped to Lincoln, Kan., for burial.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Monday August 18, 1919 Marriage Licenses. Following are marriage licenses issued today by Probate Judge Ralph H. Gaw: Hiram L. SAXON, Topeka, 29, and Edna F.(?) GINTER, Auburn, 23. Walter F. BARON, Topeka, 41, and Norma TRUESDALE, Topeka, 22. Walter R. ELLIOTT, Concordia, 23, and Lillian A. HARKMAN, Concordia, 18. James E. BIRT, Meriden, 25, and Jessie M. JAMES, Meriden, 19.

The Topeka Daily State Journal Saturday August 16,1919 The funeral of Joe CRUMMER, age 54, who died Friday at his home, 1815 Park street, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. The body will be taken to Fort Madison for burial.

The Colby Free Press Thomas County Thursday August 12, 1915 Little Mary LITTELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Littell formerly of Colby, now of Glade, was born at Colby, March 12, 1913. died at Glade, Kans. August 8, 1915. She was sick but four days, age 2 yrs., 4 mo. and 26 days. She was a pleasant loveable child, and befriended by all who knew her. She was a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ROBINSON of Colby, and Mr. and Mrs. Littell of Hillsdale. Funeral services were conducted in Colby, by Rev. D. Richard Smith, pastor of Baptist church at 8:30 a.m. August 10. Burial in Beaulah cemetery. "The Lord hath given and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." The Baptist church extends to the sorrowing parents and relatives, their sincere heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow. May the blessing of God attend them and bind up their bleeding hearts is both the wish and prayer of all. Signed--D. Richard Smithy, pastor.

The Colby Free Press Thomas County Thursday August 12, 1915 Another Hold Up. Monday morning shortly before daylight while the night Marshall was making his rounds through the streets of the town, a couple of fellows held up a bunch of hobos on the Rock Island and robbed them of twenty dollars. They were forced to hold up three car loads of the fellows before they were satisfied witht the amount. It is thought that the fellows who perpetrated this crime are the same two who have been working on the harvesters all up and down the Rock Island lines the past two months. Some of these days these fellows will meet up with someone who will fill them up with lead and there will be very few regrets from this part of the country when they do.

The Colby Free Press Thomas County Thursday June 3, 1915 Mr. Shiftless. Old Bill Shiftless dropped into town last Saturday. Bill went into one of the stores and asked for some crepe tissue paper. His wife had asked him to get some so she could make a few little ornaments to improve the looks of the front room. She wanted two colors and Bill found that he would have to take two rolls, as the merchant would not cut it. They cost ten cents a roll. Bill refused to take it, saying it was too darn much money to pay for such useless stuff. He then bought a dollar's worth of Horseshoe chewing tobacco and a half dollar's worth of cigars and went out to see what the chances were for "chipping in" on a consignment of Kansas City jug house booze. Bill wants to go to the San Francisco exposition. His trip to St. Louis did him so much good that he thinks he owes it to his health to take this trip. Mrs. Shiftless would like to go but Bill says he can't see how she could get away, as there would be no one at home to look after the stock.--Deacon Bert Walker.