Okay all you family ancestor detectives; a heads-up here on postings. If I have a chance to post on Monday, June 6, it will be the last for awhile, as like Willie Nelson, I am going to be "One The Road" again for awhile; two plus weeks I hope. Y'all be careful of the chiggers in the cemeteries... Have a good one!! Jim

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 22, 1898 Miss Nannie Van VALKENBURG of Star Center and Prof. Norman POOLE were married Thursday at the Baptist church near her home. Rev. WOOD officiated. (Harper.)

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 15, 1898 Probate Judge McGOWEN performed the marriage ceremony Monday of this week for B.F. CREASON and Mrs. M.E. McKINNEY, both of this city.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 15, 1898 Danville. Several threshers have been started near here but the yield is not as good as was anticipated. The BICKFORD boys bought a team last Monday and they expect to commence farming soon. W.A. SHRIER and family left for Arkanas Wednesday for an extended visit with his parents. Corn is looking well but needs a shower of rain to help it mature. Grandma JOHNSON is quite sick at this writing. There is considerable sickness in and about this place.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 15, 1898 Marriage Licenses. B.F. CREASON, Anthony Mrs. M.E. McKINNEY, Anthony. N.H. LEWIS, Kiowa Mrs. Carrie A. HENDERSON, Kiowa.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 8, 1898 Walter MILLER, a well known former Anthony boy, was seriously injured in a bicycle race at Arkansas City on the Fourth. He collided with a horse on the track and was thrown from his wheel, and was unconscious for several hours, and grave fears were entertained as to his recovery. A telegram to Mr. HENTON Thursday annouced him out of danger, and his many Anthony friends will congratulate him on his narrow escape. W.R. SMITH of Eureka, Kansas has taken charge of the dry goods department at the Chicago Bazaar. He comes recommended as a good clerk and a nice gentleman. Dr. MUIR, A.B. HOFFMAN, of the Advocate and Dr. EDMINTON of Harper drove down from Harper Wednesday and were transacting business at the court house. Mrs. H.L. JONES and the children came in from Sumner county Thursday where they had spent the Fourth. They drove overland and were in a position to appreciate the intensity of the sun's heat at midday. F.M. ANDERSON was up from Blackwell to spend the Fourth in Anthony, and owing to the death of his sister, Mrs. J. F. CORRIGAN he did not return to Blackwell this week. Ex-County Clerk F. HAMILTON and daughter were county seat visitors Thursday of this week. Mr. Hamilton reports wheat harvest about over in his section. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett FOSTER are rejoicing over a boy baby which arrived at their home the first of the week. The Topeka Journal deliberately filched one of our last weeks items put a head and date on it and run it as a special dispatch from Anthony. And that is metropolitan journalism. J.E. JONES, the carpenter was here from Iola for a short business visit last week and this. Mr. Jones was one of Anthony's best citizens, and we would be glad to see him return and it is among the probabilities. J.K. WILSON has moved his drug stock from Kansas City, Kansas to Anthony and will occupy his old store room on East Main street as soon as it is fitted for occupancy. Mrs. WILSON accompanied him and Miss Ollie come in a week or two.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 8, 1898 Populist Ticket. For Congressman, Seventh District. Jerry SIMPSON. For Judge 24th Judicial District. G.W. McKAY. For Governor. J.W. LEEDY. For Lieutenant Governor. A.M. HARVEY. For Associate Justice. H.S. ALLEN. For Attorney General. L.C. BOYLE. For Auditor of State. W.H. MORRIS. For Secretary of State. W.E. BUSH. For Treasurer of State. D.H. HEFFLEBOWER. For Supt. of Public Instruction. Wm. STRYKER. For Congressman-At-Large. J.D. BOTKIN.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 8, 1898 Mrs. Corrigan Dead. News was received here last Thursday that Mrs. J.F. CORRIGAN had died at her home in Hutchinson on the night before. Only a few of the intimate friends of the family knew of her illness, and while for several days her condition was considered serious, even the relatives here were unprepared for the worst, as a telegram Tuesday afternoon announced here as improving. Mrs. H.N. KIRKPATRICK had been at the bedside of her sister for several days and was with her at the time of her death, but Mrs. E.A. ANDERSON her mother was visiting in Indiana, but made the long tiresome trip from there to Hutchinson to take a mothers place and to shed a mothers tears over the face of her love one. The death of Mrs. Corrigan is peculiarly distressing, and she is but another of the thousands of heroic women who have given a life for a life. As child, young woman and happy wife, she has had a place in the affections of the older members of the community. She grew to womanhood in Anthony and as Mis! s Julia ANDERSON she was always a favorite in the family, popular with her schoolmates and friends, prominent in social, musical and church circles and was a noble child and woman. Her marriage to Mr. Corrigan took place in this city, but for the past few years they have made their home in Hutchinson, and in that home she was supreme. Their married life has been an ideal one, and her death wrecks a happy home. To Mr. Corrigan, to the aged mother, to the sister and brothers the heartfelt sympathy of our entire community is extended and their grief is in a measure shared by all who had the pleasure of the acquaintance of Mrs. Corrigan. Upon the husband and the mother the blow will fall the heaviest, and to them and to all of the bereaved ones we extend our sincerest sympathy. The funeral and interment will be held in Hutchinson today.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 1, 1898 Harper. Mrs. JOHNSON is enjoying a visit form her daughter of Anthony. Miss Nora CRABTREE came up form Woodward, Okla., to purchase a piano of P.V. LINTEL. Miss Jessie HOLMES returned Sunday from Independence, Mo., where she has been attending the convent. Mr. and Mrs. ANNAWALT of Wichtia visited the first of the week with their daughter, Mrs. McCORMICK. Mrs. MARTENS who has been visiting her parents Mrs. and Mrs. ROY returned Monday to her home in Inman, Kansas. Mrs. GALLOWAY came in Monday from Cherokee, Okla., to consult the doctor concerning her little daughter Florence. Miss McDOWELL, who has been employed at the Roberts millinery store, returned Wednesday to her home in Sharon. Miss Luella HULL drove over from Anthony Tuesday to meet the Jackson children, who came in from Medicine Lodge. Ed. BENNETT, living 4 miles east of town shot his hired man in the arm and leg Tuesday afternoon, the result of a dispute over wages due the latter. WIll BEASON will served Harper in the capacity of postmaster for the next four years. ezra MURPHY was to be his assistant, but the Rock Island Lumber Co., realizing his worth, made it worth his while to remain with them.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 1, 1898 Grandma WHITE died Wednesday night at the home of her son, John WHITE, living three miles east of town. She is one of the old settlers and has a large circle of friends who join the son and daughters in dropping a silent tear. Her sufferings are over and she is at rest. The remains will be interred at Indianpolis, Ind.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 1, 1898 Married Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of J.W. BARNEY, his daughter, Dora, and Ezra MURPHY. Both have grown from childhood in this vicinity and enjoy a well merited popularity for their true and noble character.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday July 1, 1898 Marriage Licenses. Bert TRUITT, Byron, Okla. Alice PITTS, Byron, Okla. G.C. MOSLER, Alva, Okla. Nellie MILLER, Harper. E.S. MURPHY, Harper Dora M. BARNEY, Harper.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 24, 1898 Mrs. Clara B. GATES, wife of H.W. Gates, died at the residence of L.W. Gates Sunday morning of this week. Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Gates but lately come her from Iowa, and have made a number of friends who will heartily sympathize with Mr. Gates in the death of wife. The funeral was held at the residence of L.W. Gates Monday and the body was taken to Iowa for burial. The Bulletin joins with the friends of Mr. Gates in extending sympathy to him in his bereaavement.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 24, 1898 A somewhat reckless youth who had enlisted for war and had spent his time in camp writing home for money, finally sent this telegram as a "clincher:" 'Father; Leg shot off in sham battle; send all funds you can.: To this the old man replied, "Son, Don't know your number but wooden leg goes to you by express. If it don't fit get camp carpenter to plane it. Best love. All well here." Mrs. Ifa JONES is back from Lawrence, Kansas and will spend her vacation at her home in this city. She has been a close student and her vacation is a well earned one. Mrs. Florence MEEK of Harper and Miss Emma SANDERSON of Hutchinson were in the city this week. Mrs. MEEK was organizing a class in cutting by the standard square inch system. Mrs. LAUGHAM is the undertaker at Kiowa. Of course we understand that here is nothing in a name but just the same we don't believe that his is an appropiate name for an undertaker. Bert DAVIS passed the examination successfully at Hutchinson and enlisted in the army. He will join the army in the South and take part in the invasion of Cuba. Dan JONES came up from Medford Monday where he had been setting up harvesting machinery for J.J. COSTA. Dan returned to harvest his wheat crop. Bert NORTHROP went to Hutchinson Friday to enlist in the army, but as he failed to pass the examination he returned home Sunday. Mrs. EVANS left Tuesday for Freeport to visit with the family of T.B. MARSH and other Freeport friends for a few days. Miss Mamie MADIGAN returned to Anthony, Monday after a short visit with her parents in Oklahoma. Mrs. M.H. BROOKS who has been seriously ill with the measles for the last two weeks is much better and his many friends hope to see him out soon. Harry KELLY of Harper, is one the Bulletin force since the departur of Mr. HUTCHNSON. The gentleman is a good printer and is a valuable addition to the force. The merry-go-round has attracted good crowds all week. The little folks like to ride and the old folks have to go to take the little ones. It affords almost as good an excuse as a circus. Bert DAVIS is with company E of the 21st Kansas and has gone to Chickamunga. Bert has the size and courage to make a good soldier and his friends here will be disappointed if he does not give a good account of himself. Probate Judge McGOWEN has been confined to his room several days this week and has been pretty sick. He is much better at this writing and is expected to be on duty the last of the week. During Sam P. JONES' visit to Anthony some of the old timers got together for an experience meeting and among others the following was told on Sam. At the time Mr. JONES lived in Anthony township he lived on the section line with Jonathan JONES, and J.B. or Blue Jean JONES, one east and the other west of him. Blue Jeans had been having dancing parties at his house, Jonathan singing school and Sam P. prayer meetings; one evening a little after dusk a fellow on horseback rode up to the residence of Sam P. JONES, and wanted to know if Mr. Jones lived there, and was immediately asked by Sam which one he meant; pointing east he said that was where dancing Jones lived, to the west where singing Jones lived, but if wanted praying Jones, he was the fellow. The traveler was hunting dancing Jones and got out of sight of Sam P. in a hurry.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 24, 1898 A quiet wedding not hitherto announced took place Sunday, June 12, at 6 p.m., at the residence of Rev. J.R. EDWARDS. The contracting parties were Henry Y. HAZEL and Miss Jennie HOUSER of this community. They are well known young people and have the best wishes of everybody.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 17, 1898 A heavy wind and rain Monday night has damaged the wheat fields to some extent. The rain at this place was a terrific one and nearly two inches fell Monday night and Tuesday during the day. The wheat was getting very rank and heavy and it did not require much wind and rain to knock it over. It is thought that the soft wheat is considerably damaged, but that the hard wheat will straighten up again. Mrs. W.W. HALL and Mrs. J.S. SMITHSON returned from Manhattan Tuesday where they had been to attend the commencement exercises of the State Agricultural College. Mr. W.L. HALL of this city was one of the graduates. J.T. RICHMOND and the children, Miss Lule and Edgar returned the first of the week from their Ohio visit. Mr. Richmond reports a pleasant visit but like all loyal Kansans was glad to get back home. Tuck FINCH, Andy POULSON, and Jack ELLISON, of Caldwell, the three men who were with J.W. THOMAS at the time of his drowning in Bluff Creek and who are supposed to have set off one or more charges of dynamite in the creek that night for the purpose of killing the fish, have been arrested for that violation of the state fishing laws. Finch and Poulson are now in the county jail and will have a hearing before Squire COX on the 17th, while ELLISON was left in the calaboose at Caldwell. The testimony of witnesses at the Thomas inquest established the fact that the water on the morning after the alleged explosion was covered with dead fish, where there had been none the night before, and that all which were examined were evidently killed in this manner, each having a black spot on the head and the air bladder ruptured. All three of the men are hard cases and Finch and Poulson have been in jail before.--Wellington Monitor.

TheAnthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 17, 1898 Off To War. Anthony has at last a representation in the volunteer force of the United States Army. Tuesday afternoon H.O. DAVIS and V.L. HUTCHINSON went up to Abilene to enlist as members of Colonel FUNSTON's regiment, and a telegram received at this office Thursday states that both were accepted and that they would leave Emporia for San Francisco Friday over the Santa Fe. H.O. Davis is a young attorney of ability and has for a number of years been a justice of the peace in this city. He has been a good citizen and will make a good soldier. Mr. Hutchinson has been identified with the newspaper interests of this county for the past eleven years, and is personally known to a majority of the Bulletin readers and we know the he will prove a good soldier. Anthony has not a large number of represenatives in the war, but she will never need to be ashamed for those who have answered their country's call. the Bulletin congratulates Messers. Davis and Hutchinson on their patriotism and their succ! ess in passing the ordeal of an examination before the recruiting officers, and wished for them a safe voyage to Manila, their share of the glory of the conquest of Manila, and that when their work is successfully accomplished, that they may return to us no poorer in health or purse, for the part they have taken in upholding and defending the honor of their country. Their undertaking is no light one and they fully realize the perils on land and sea that confronts them. All honor to Anthony's volunteer soldiers, Harvey O. Davis and W.L. Hutchinson.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 17, 1898 Marriage Licenses. Eugene GIBBS, Enon Carrie A. POLSTON, Enon. Wesley MORRIS, Anthony Cora MONROE, Anthony

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 10, 1898 Cottonwood Valley. Bert BLAIR has the measles. Farmers are busy cultivating their corn which is quite weedy. Raymus MAY gave up his milk route and Mr. LEPER is hauling milk in his stead. Mr. and Mrs. Frank GIGGY are the parents of a baby girl, born to them on the 25th of May. Little Ralph CUSHMAN met with a serious accident recently. He pulled a plow over in such a manner as to cut a severe gash in his head. Mrs. Dr. WISNER dressed the wound. We are in receipt of a neat programme of the First Commencement exercises of district No. 37, of which Miss Minnie CUSHMAN and Miss Darlene BROWN are the gradutes. The exercises will be held on Thurday evening June 9th at the school house. The programme is the compliments of the teacher, Lynn G. WHITE. A Young People's Christian Union was organized here last Sunday by Rev. C.E. FARNEY, with the following officers, viz: M.W. SHORT, president; Miss Ode RECTOR, vice president; Miss Nora DOWNING, recording secretary; George WHITE, treasurer; Mrs. SHORT, corresponding secretary.

The Anthony Weekly Bulletin Harper County Friday June 10, 1898 Danville. C.A. ASHLOCK has sold his claim in the strip. Harvest has begun abotu six miles east of this place and it will not be long before it will be here in full blast in this township. Samuel JONES, our genial coal dealer, arrived home from Washington, Kansas, Tuesday, looking well and says he enjoyed his trip and visit very much. The thresher men are beginning to get their machines in order to be ready for business in threshing out the immense crop of wheat in the county. A. W. GLEASON is having the old Eureka hotel remodeled and will occupy it soon, when he will accomodate the traveling public. We wish him success. E.J. BICKFORD, brother of W.D., arrived from Branch county, Michigan, Sunday morning. He expects to stay and try his hand at farming; he was here 19 years ago but says he did not expect to see so great a change in the country.