The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 16,1902 Boy Drowned in Kaw at Lawrence. Lawrence.--(Special.) Ross PATTERSON, 10 years old, was drowned in the Kaw river here Tuesday afternoon. He waded out beyond his depth. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. PATTERSON. The body was recovered.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 9, 1902 John BOUSCH has been presented with a nice little girl, which arrived at his home on Wednesday. All doing well.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 9, 1902 On Wednesday, a fine boy was initiated into the family of H. MITCHELL, who lives about eight miles southwest of Hoyt. Parents and boy doing nicely.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 9, 1902 Topeka.--(Special.) John LEVELL, the 15-year-old son of George Levell, a stonemason, was drowned while swimming in Soldier creek near the Union Pacific bridge here Monday.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 9, 1902 Topeka.--(Special.) Ray PASLEY, a clerk in the Santa Fe general offices was swimming Monday in the Kaw river. He made a dive and was caught in a trout line and drowned.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 9, 1902 Killed By A Train. Body of Harry Few, of Kansas City, Found Near Leavenworth. Leavenworth.--(Special.) The badly mutilated body of Harry FEW, a well known young man, formerly of Leavenworth was found on the Great Western tracks, a short distance below this city, Friday morning. Everything indicates that he was struck by or thrown from the southbound Maple Leaf freight which leaves here at 4 a.m. The body was not fully indentified until 5 o'clock in the evening, when a brother of the deceased who works a the Times office, appeared and at once recognized the badly burised face. An inquest will be held. Harry FEW was 24 years of age, and had lived in this city many years. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Few, are at present living in Kansas City, Mo., to which place they moved from Leavenworth some time ago. Abner Few, the father, arrived from Kansas City Friday evening. He said his son had been working in one of the packing houses in Kansas City, but was taking a lay-off and visiting friends in Leavenworth a the time of the accident.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Thursday August 9, 1902 Jim Legate Dead. Veteran Politician Expires at Leavenworth of Paralysis. Leavenworth.--(Special.) James F. LEGATE, a veteran politician of Kansas, died at his home here Monday night of paralysis. He was 74 years of age. He was prominent in the early days of Kansas, coming here in 1854. He was appointed governor of Washington territory in 1872 by President Grant, but, owing to the political collapse of Senator Pomeroy, was never confirmed. In the early days he was superintendent of the mail service in Nebraska, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. A few years ago Mr. Legate's eyesight became impaired and for nearly a year he was totally blind. He spent a year in the Soldiers' Home and during that time his sight was restored. He then returned to his home on Fifth avenue, in this city, where he had since resided. Mr. Legate was married to Miss Jane C. PHILIPS, of New Hampshire. She is still living and is in excellent health.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 2, 1902 Mrs. John CADUE died on Sunday at the family home on Little Soldier, age 55 years. Funeral was held on Tuesday at 10 o'clock, Rev. William Metzdorff, of Holy Cross, officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery on the reserve.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday August 2, 1902 Died, July 30th, at the residence of its parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. OSBORNE, their two year old son, Glen Walter, of cholera infantum. The funeral services were held at residence, Rev. Geo. H. Clark officiating. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives present. The remains were interred in west Hoyt cemetery.
The Hoyt Sentinel Saturday July 26, 1902 Hoyt School Alumni Election of Officers. The following officers were elected who will preside for one term: President--Levi CHASE. Vice-President--Ethyl CHASE. Secretary, Maye JACKSON. Treasurer--Earl PYLE. Executive Committee--Mrs. Floora RANDALL, Mrs. Rose LYONS, Miss Colice HANCOCK, and Charles McKEAGE.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Thursday July 26, 1902 Lyman R. CHRISTY, of Meriden, committed suicide last Saturday afternoon, at his home, one and a half miles northeast of Meriden. He brooded over his debts until his mind became deranged. He leaves a wife and five children.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday July 19, 1902 Mr. and Mrs. James VANDERBLOMEN lost their little girl, Nellie, who was about a year old, at 2:45 a.m. Thursday. The family live on Soldier Creek, three and one-half miles northwest of town. The funeral services were held at the Catholic church on Friday morning.
The Topeka Capital-Journal Wednesday April 9, 1986 Marriage Licenses; Jackson. Kevin C.W. MOEGE, Holton, 20, and Deanna L. CASHIER, Holton, 20. Ken J. ECK, Mayetta, 21 and LaLoni L. CHANCE, Hoyt, 19.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday July 19, 1902 Died, at his home, in Holton, July 11, 1902, Daniel MILLER, aged 72 years. He was an old resident, having moved to Kansas in 1872.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday July 19, 1902 Sid RICKELL's old mule stopped the passenger train yesterday morning shortly after it started northward. Oh, he's a traveler!
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday July 12, 1902 Hazel Dell item. Mr. and Mrs. John WALLACE, are the happy parents of a fine daughter, born July 7.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday July 5, 1902 Point Pleasant Item. Mr. George RHOADS, formerly of Point Pleasant, and Miss May McCONNELL, of Topeka, were recently married in that city. They will reside thre. We extend congratulations to the happy pair.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday July 4, 1902 Silver Lake Item. Mr. PRESGROVE, who has been ill for some time, died Thursday morning, at 3 o'clock.
The Hoyt Sentinel Saturday June 28, 1902 John NEWMAN, one of the Republican candidatess for County Clerk, seeing that the contest for the office was a strong one and fully understanding that his chances must, of necessity, be small, retired gracefully last week to take care of his farming interests.
The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Saturday June 21, 1902 It is rumored that Mel J. SCHERMERHORN and Mrs. A. STRANGER wre married at Holton Wednesday. The happy ones were here several times on Wednesday and Thursday, but the groom declined an interview. The supposed groom's dark clothes and fair widow's white hat, white flowers, white veiling, white dress, white slippers, and--well the lady's general appearance leads us to believe that something had happened.