The Oskaoosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 Mrs. Pete JORDAN died last Saturday morning of Bronchitis. She had been sick but a few days. Mrs. Jordan was a highly respected colored woman who has resided in this city for years. She was a very important witness in the Kirby-Foley case in session in Oskaloosa this week. (Perry.)

The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 Mr. J.R. JOHNSON was born in Bonniehan County, Ireland, on the 10th day of January 1837, and died at his home in Jefferson County, Kans., on the 7th day of March 1900. When he was twelve years old he came to the United States with his parents settling at New Orleans, where they lived for about one year. >From that place they moved to Illinois, where he grew to manhood, and entered the service of his country. Mr. Johnson enlisted in Company H, 84th Regiment of Illinois volunteers. He served faithfully as a soldier for three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He was wounded at Salt River Bridge, October 13th, 1862. His regiment was in a great many engagements during the time it was out, and Mr. Johnson took part in every contest, save one. On July 12, 1865, he was united in marriage with Miss Adelia PURDY. To them was born eight children, six of whom are living and they were present at the funeral. Fourteen years ago he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. Since that time he has lived a devoted Christian. He loved the church, and took pleasure in supporting it, though during the last years of his life he could seldom attend the services, owing to the disease which destroyed his life. In his death the church loses a consistent and helpful member; the neighborhood loses a neighbor whose place will be hard to fill; the children lose an affectionate father, and the wife loses a tender and loving husband. For many years Mr. Johnson has been a great sufferer of that dread disease, Asthma. Many times his life has been all but dispaired of; but he would rally and apparently improve, for a time. His funeral was preached at the family home, by Geo. W. Braden, of Osage City, and remains were laid to rest in the Newman Cemetery.

The Topeka Daily Capital Sunday September 5, 1965 Ferne Grove Of Netawaka Dies at 64. Netawaka.--Mrs. Ferne L. GROVE, 64, Netawaka, died Saturday in a Holton hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1900, at Winchester and had lived at Netawaka the past 41 years. She had been a school teacher 46 years including 39 years at Netawaka. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Grove, of home; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie SMITH, Arrington, and Mrs. Mabel FUQUA, of Stockton, Calif.; and a brother, Elmer WORNER, Larkinburg. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Netawaka with burial in Netawaka Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements.

The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 Several ladies wearing "rainy day" skirts were to be seen on the streets of Oskaloosa last week. One gay old girl, probably from Valley Falls, had a skirt that came considerably above her shoe tops, and those who saw her say that she certainly uses good judgement in the selection of her hosiery.

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 16, 1900 Judge Dick's Court. During the past seven days the following licenses were issued and business of interest transacted, by the probate judge. J.W. PRATHER and Gertrude BECK, both of Meriden, secured a license and were married by the judge. D.W. HISER and J.S. FOWBLE, both of Valley Falls, secured a license. C.O. SHRADER, of McLouth and Mabel ROBERTS, of Oskaloosa, were granted a license. The will of Louise WOLFE was admitted to probabte. Isaphine GRAGG was appointed administrator of the estate of Zach Gragg, deceased.

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 16, 1900 Last Monday morning, while chopping wood, Morgan ELLIOTT's axe became entangled in the branches of a tree causing the axe to strike Morgan's foot, severing the bone of the great toe. Dr. Cole dressed the wound and everything seemed doing nicely until Tuesday afternoon, when the Dr. examined it again and found it necessary to amputate the toe. Dr. McCreight, of Oskaloosa, was summoned and he and Dr. Cole and Dr. Larry, of Ozawkie, performed the operation, which was very successful, and Elliott is getting along nicely. (Dunavant.)

The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 Old Bill Skaggs. Mr. William SKAGGS one of our most progressive citizens is soon to move to California. It will be a great loss to Oskaloosa. The above is a sample of the way we were compelled to speak of Old Bill SKAGGS before he left. He is gone now, and it would have been a good thing for the town had he never located here. He was constantly grumbling because he couldn't have everything his own way, and abused people who failed to appreciate the great ability and genius he thought he possessed. Another thing about the old scamp, he was full for "forty rod" whisked about half the time and when drunk was an awful nuisance. He got familiar and insisted on telling his troubles.

The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 A wedding occurred in this vicinity, Wednesday, at the Roberts home north of town. Miss Frankie ROBERTS and Otis SHRADER were the happy couple. Hosts of friends extend congratulations and good wishes for thier prosperity. (McLouth.)

The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 Miss SHULTZ, a daughter of Adam Shultz, living east of town, died of tuberculosis Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the U.B. church, Thursday. The young lady had been an invalid for some years. (McLouth.)

The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday March 16, 1900 The infant child of Mr. ARMSTEAD and wife died Monday. The funeral was held at their home, Tuesday and the remains were taken to Spring Grove cemetery for burial. (Dunavant.)

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The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 16, 1900 One of the twins that was born to Fred DOTY's family last Saturday, died Monday night. (McLouth.)

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 16,1900 A daughter was added to Mr. Ulysses LARGE's family this week. (McLouth.)

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 16, 1900 Dr. Carley reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen DONZIBRINK, March 9th. (Winchester.)

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 9, 1900 Perry Items. Information comes to us that some of Wm. BRYANT's children are afflicted with the Cuban chicken pox. Mr. Bryant formerly lived in Perry, but this winter moved to Grantville. Joe DOUGLAS was robbed of $75.00 Monday. Mr. Douglas was in the house alone and some one entered and took the money from the back part of the house while Mr. Douglas was in the front. Anyone wanting hemstitching, drawn work, chrocheting, or center pieces, and handkerchiefs made, call Miss Susie CARVER, Perry, Kansas.

The Oskalooa Times Friday March 9, 1900 Jas. JOHNSON of Newman, died Tuesday night. Funeral was held at two o'clock Thursday. (Under Perry items.)

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 9, 1900 Born to Dave EMMERT and wife, the 3rd, a girl.

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 9, 1900 Mrs. Clara SMITH, formerly of Perry, now of Guthrie, Oklahoma, was married last week to a Mr. MILLER, of Kentucky.( Perry.)

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 9, 1900 Judge Dick's Court. Theodore UTTINGER and Lulu DYSON, of Oskaloosa were the only couple to secure a license to wed, during the past seven days. P.J. HAMBLE has filed his final settlement as executor of the estate of Jane STEWART. J.L. KING made final settlement of the estate of Nancy KENDELL. L.H. BURNETT, of Valley Falls, has filed a petition for a druggists permit to sell intoxicating liquors.

The Oskaloosa Times Friday March 9, 1900 Ozawkie items. The roads are awful muddy. Mrs. Geo. CORBER is sick with rheumatism. Frank NEAL made a business trip to Oskaloosa Tuesday. All the small pox patients are improving and nearly well. No new cases. E.D. METZGER was over to Oskaloosa Monday at the meeting of the county trustees. James NEWELL, having sold his interest in the livery stable to Jno. A. ROOT, has moved to the MARRINER farm for the coming season. The Deleware is on a tear this his week, running bank full of water and ice gorges--one quite close to the mill. The mill is threatened with damage if the ice continues to come. J.D. FROST of Kansas City, Mo., has bought out the barber shop of B. W. JOHNSON and will make this place his future home. We bespeak of Mr. Frost a liberal patronage and trust that he will do well.