The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday December 1, 1910 Mother Keech Dead. Mrs. Elizabeth KEECH, widow of Walter KEECH, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Newton R. CARY, at Denver, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 26, 1910, aged 79 years, the day of burial, November 30. After a long illness from a fall last winter Mother Keech went to Denver last July to live with her daughter. The body was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Newt. Cary arrived at Valley Falls Monday evening and was taken to the home of Mr. and Ms. Schuyler Green, Mrs. Green being a favorite niece of the deceased, from whence the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Murphy, pastor of the Christian church, officiating at the services, many old friends being present. The burial was in the family lot in Rose Hill cemetery. Elizabeth RODERICK was born in in Knox county, Indiana, November 30, 1831, and died at Denver, Colorado, Nov. 26, 1910, aged 78, 11 months and 26 days. In 1855 Elixabeth accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pate RODERICK, to Kansas, the family locating near Valley Falls, then Grasshopper Falls, where she was married to Walter KEECH in 1856. Of this union two children, Mrs. N.R. CARY and Mrs. Scott KEECH of Denver, Colo. survive her. Mr. Keech died about six years ago. Being among the first settlers here Mr. and Mrs. Keech knew well the hardships and trials in those early days and were among the last to pass to that country from which none return. There are but few of the old before-the-land-sale-settlers left. County them. Peace be theirs.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 24, 1910 Locked Up. McCLURE--Williams. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. McCLURE in Valley Falls, Thanksgiving Day, Novermber 24, 1910, at 4 o'clock, Miss Emma May McCLURE, and Mr. B.A.C. WILLIAMS of Seneca, were bound up in the chase of matrimony, the justified forms being locked with the quoins of love and obedience at the ministerial hand of Rev. G.B. Drake and guaranteed never to "pie." The "imposing" ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families of the bride and groom, and other relatives and after congratulations, refreshments were served. After supper the bride and groom left for Seneca where Mr. Williams, typegraphical artist with the Tribune and a good fellow, had furnished a cosy "cabinet" for his lovable and amiable bride, where they willbe at home to their many friends. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Williasm were employed together in the composing rooms fo the Harman Publishing Co., where Cupid seems to reign supreme and causing two more hearts to beat as one, and the "force" in this office joins their many friends in best wishes and the prayer that the hour of "distribution" may be long delayed.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 24, 1910 Married. Foster--Hill. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parent, Dr. and Mrs. I.E. FOSTER, at Valley Falls, Thanksgiving day at high noon, November 24, 1910, when their eldest daughter, Ilene E. Foster and Joseph B. HILL of Denison were united in marriage, by Rev. J.H. Hopkins, pastor of the Christian church at Denison, performing the ceremony in the presence of members of the families. After congratulations and the inspection of nice presents the wedding party enjoyed the elegant dinner prepared by Mother Foster. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Hill, parents of the groom, and family, R.S.Hill and family of Denison, Austin Foster, of Kansas City, brother of the bride, and Daniel Hill of Leavenworth, a relative of the groom, and Mrs. Gertie MYERS of Potter. On the evening train the bride and groom and friends went to Denison, where a reception will be given them at the home of the groom's parents Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hill, junior, an admirable and earnest young couple, will be at home to their friends in Denison. We join in congratulations and best wishes. May all their matrimonial hills be small ones.

Yes, that was just one of many of the stories you see in the earlier papers about horses and the automobile. Have a good one!! Jim. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane Soder" <janesoder@comcast.net> To: <ksjeffer@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 2:05 AM Subject: Re: [KSJEFFER] Tom McCRACKEN Hurt: November 10, 1910 > Interesting story, Jim. My father told me that in the early days of > automobiles, there were lots of accidents caused by cars frightening > horses, > and the horses running with the wagon or buggy. > > My great-great grandfather was killed by a "runaway team" long before > autos > were invented. > > Jane Soder > > -----Original Message----- > From: ksjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ksjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Jim Laird > Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 4:18 PM > To: Jim Laird > Subject: [KSJEFFER] Tom McCRACKEN Hurt: November 10, 1910 > > The Valley Falls New Era > Thursday > November 10, 1910 > > Tom McCracken Hurt. > In a runaway Saturday afternoon, Tom McCracken was severely injured. > He was coming to town, accompanied by Geo.CURTIS, in a lumber wagon, > driving > a pair of young horses, when at Piazzek's mill the team frightened at a > passing automobile and runnng across the street struck a telephone pole > near > BASS' upsetting the wagon and throwing the occupants violently to the > ground. McCracken struck on his head and face and was carried unconscious > into Bass's house, by neighbors who feared he was killed. Curtis was > pinned > under the upturned wagon box, but with slight injuries on his shoulders. > Coming hurriedly in his auto, Dr. M. F. MARKS took McCracken to his office > for treatment. No bones were broken but bandages and many stitches were > required on the several wounds and gashes on Tom's face and head. He was > taken home in a buggy by his son-in-law, Earl JACKSON, before sundown. > The auto ownded by Dr. GROFF of Nortonville, occupied by himself, and son > Ralph, driving and A.N. CONROY, and son Harry, had overtaken McCracken > just > after crossing the Piazzek bridge and noticing that the colts were > frightened Ralph slowed up, then passed as the team was turned aside and > supposed the danger was over when they heard the rattle of runaway > following. They halted again by the roadside, the runaways passing the > auto > this time, and witnessed the frightful smash up only a few steps away. In > coming to McCracken asked in what strange place he was, what he was doing > there, what he came to town for etc. In his memory there was a long blank. > In the sudden stopping or starting the Groff machine it was broken, and > hauled to the Williamson garage for repairs. Dr. Groff and his friends > were > very sorry for the unfortunate and unavoidable accident. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KSJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KSJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Interesting story, Jim. My father told me that in the early days of automobiles, there were lots of accidents caused by cars frightening horses, and the horses running with the wagon or buggy. My great-great grandfather was killed by a "runaway team" long before autos were invented. Jane Soder -----Original Message----- From: ksjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ksjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jim Laird Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 4:18 PM To: Jim Laird Subject: [KSJEFFER] Tom McCRACKEN Hurt: November 10, 1910 The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 10, 1910 Tom McCracken Hurt. In a runaway Saturday afternoon, Tom McCracken was severely injured. He was coming to town, accompanied by Geo.CURTIS, in a lumber wagon, driving a pair of young horses, when at Piazzek's mill the team frightened at a passing automobile and runnng across the street struck a telephone pole near BASS' upsetting the wagon and throwing the occupants violently to the ground. McCracken struck on his head and face and was carried unconscious into Bass's house, by neighbors who feared he was killed. Curtis was pinned under the upturned wagon box, but with slight injuries on his shoulders. Coming hurriedly in his auto, Dr. M. F. MARKS took McCracken to his office for treatment. No bones were broken but bandages and many stitches were required on the several wounds and gashes on Tom's face and head. He was taken home in a buggy by his son-in-law, Earl JACKSON, before sundown. The auto ownded by Dr. GROFF of Nortonville, occupied by himself, and son Ralph, driving and A.N. CONROY, and son Harry, had overtaken McCracken just after crossing the Piazzek bridge and noticing that the colts were frightened Ralph slowed up, then passed as the team was turned aside and supposed the danger was over when they heard the rattle of runaway following. They halted again by the roadside, the runaways passing the auto this time, and witnessed the frightful smash up only a few steps away. In coming to McCracken asked in what strange place he was, what he was doing there, what he came to town for etc. In his memory there was a long blank. In the sudden stopping or starting the Groff machine it was broken, and hauled to the Williamson garage for repairs. Dr. Groff and his friends were very sorry for the unfortunate and unavoidable accident. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KSJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 17, 1910 Easter LAKE, a pioneer of Ozawkie township and widow of Jerry Lake, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John STEFFEY, Wednesday of last week. She was born in Indiana and was aged 73 years, six months and nine days. With her husband she came to Jefferson county at an early day. Two weeks she came from Oklahoma for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Steffey and Mrs. Ella JOHNSON. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harvey BRAMMELL, were held from the Dunkard church at Ozawkie Friday and burial was in the Ozawkie cemetery. She is survived by a son, William Lake of Topeka, Mrs. Steffey and Mrs. Johnson of Ozawkie and Mrs. John MARKER of Oklahoma. (Note: Above typed as printed in newspaper.) Obituary. Ester HOLLER was born in Wayne county, Indiana, May 20th, 1837. She united in marriage with Jerry LAKE in Henry county, same state, September 28th, 1856. To this union was born five children, three daughters, and two sons, her husband one son having preceded her in death. She came with her husband to Kansas in October of 1866 and located near Ozawkie, in which neighborhood she lived all these years except a short time spent in the state of Oklahoma. Sister Lake united with the Brethren church fifty-one years ago and has lived a devoted Christian life, not alone in word but in deed and in truth. Being a kind companion, a loving mother, a good citizen and neighbor she made for herself many warm friends who will miss her good words of cheer. The last years of her life were spent in the pleasant home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. STEFFY where she enjoyed the hospitality and privileges of a true christian hme. During her late illness she often expressed herself as being prepared and having a desire to depart from this life and be at rest. Wednesday morning, November 9th, at 7:15 she closed her eyes to the scenes of this world and peacefully passed to the great beyond, her aged being 73 years, 5 months and 19 days. Funeral services conducted by Rev. H.L. BRAMMELL from the Dunkard Brethren church Friday Nov. 11. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us through the sickness and death of our Dear Mother. Wm. Lake, Mrs. J.M. STEFFEY, Mrs. D.W. JOHNSON, Mrs. J.W. MARKER. (Note: Steffy and Steffey typed as printed in newspaper.)

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 17, 1910 Mrs. Chas. CLARK and Miss Minnie KENEDY both of Ozawkie were married by Rev. M.L. Robey at the bride's parents Monday evening, Nov. 14. The whole community joins in congratulating this estimable young couple.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 17, 1910 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin SLOOP, Wednesday, November 16, 1910, a ten pound son. Dr. Lowry was the attending physician.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 17, 1910 Mound items. Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIGGINS of St. Joseph, Mo., are visiting his mother, Mrs. CARPENTER. Mr. Earl SHAW was called to Colorado last Tuesday on account of the death of his mother. She was brought to Topeka for burial. The funeral was Sunday afternoon. Mrs. S. and children went down to Topeka Sunday morning.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 17, 1910 Winchester items. Mr. and Mrs. Joe GRIFFITH have moved into the Duke YOUNG house vacated by Rev. J.D. ZIMMERMAN. Edward COOK left Thursday for Grand Island, Nebraska, where he will enter business college for the second year. Dr. McCREIGHT was in town Sunday counciling with Dr. CARLEY over Mrs. John HULL who is very ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. A.E. CLINKENBEARD. Charles WILHELM left Wednesday for Kansas City where he will visit relatives before returning to his home in Washington, D.C. His mother, Mrs. Rachel WILHELM accompanied him to the city.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 Run Over By a Mule. Alda McCLURE, the 12 year old daughter of Bert McCLURE, had a narrow escape from death Sunday afternoon when she was run over by a playful mule, one of the dray team. Bert, one arm in the sling with a car buncle, had, by the assistance of Alda at the gates, turned the mules and the cow into the lot, when Alda, getting in the way of the capering mule, it trampled her down and kicked at her in passing. It apparently aimed to strick her with its fore feet, a hoof going on either side, tearing her clothing and bruising her knee. Had the cruel hoofs not missed the body, serious, if not fatal, would have been the result. Her sister, May, ran out, picked up and carried Alda into the house, all fearing serious injury had been done. Bert hurried to the phone and was calling for a physician, when Alda recovering quickly from the shock, bravely exclaimed, "No, I'm not hurt, I don't want a doctor!" Bert says that his feelings were for a few moments, to shoot that mule then and there, but he had no gun.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson Count Thursday November 19, 1910 Death of Mrs. E.E. Tutt. Mrs. Elisabeth TUTT, wife of E.E. Tutt, in east Jackson county, died Tuesday evening, November 8, 1910, aged 85 years last September. Her daughters, Mrs. J.T.B. GEPHART, and Mrs. L. H. BURNETT, and son J.E. Tutt of Valley Falls, with other members of the family were at her bedside. Mother Tutt had been in failing health for some time. The funeral was held from the family homestead on South Cedar Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Elliott of Denison officiating at the services. The burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, Valley Falls, where her father, Martin L. MYERS, a daughter, Mrs. Gephart, and a sister, Mrs. John BELAND lie at rest. Obituary. Elisabeth MYERS was born September 12, 1825 at New Market, Virginia. Her parents moved to Philipi, West Virginia, where in May 23rd, 1850, Elisabeth was united in marriage to E.E. TUTT, who survives her. To this union ten children were born, six of whom are living and were present at the funeral. They are Louis M. TUTT, Bonner Springs, Mrs. Clara GEPHART, Mrs. Laura BURNETT, and J.E. TUTT, Valley Falls, and Miss Ida M. TUTT of Holton and Harry W. Tutt at home. In 1869 the family moved to Jackson county, Kansas, which has since been the parental home and where the golden wedding of Father and Mother Tutt was celebrated ten years ago. Besides the bereaved husband and sorrowing children, Mrs. Tutt is survived by three brothers, well and favorably known in eastern Kansas, Ireneus C. MYERS, of Dension, Judge Louis M. MYERS, of Valley Falls and John Q. MYERS, of Holton.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 10, 1910 Pearl EVANS spent Monday and Tuesday with her aunt, Mrs. DIEBERT, whom Pearl accompanied home Monday. Mrs. Geo. HARMAN returned home Monday from Concordia and Clifton where she visited several weeks with her friends, Mrs. F.E. DEDRICK and Mrs. E.M. TAYLOR. Chas. DOUGLAS' little boy while playing with matches Tuesday morning set the hen house on fire. It took about two hours hard work to keep the fire from spreading to other buildings.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 10, 1910 Tom McCracken Hurt. In a runaway Saturday afternoon, Tom McCracken was severely injured. He was coming to town, accompanied by Geo.CURTIS, in a lumber wagon, driving a pair of young horses, when at Piazzek's mill the team frightened at a passing automobile and runnng across the street struck a telephone pole near BASS' upsetting the wagon and throwing the occupants violently to the ground. McCracken struck on his head and face and was carried unconscious into Bass's house, by neighbors who feared he was killed. Curtis was pinned under the upturned wagon box, but with slight injuries on his shoulders. Coming hurriedly in his auto, Dr. M. F. MARKS took McCracken to his office for treatment. No bones were broken but bandages and many stitches were required on the several wounds and gashes on Tom's face and head. He was taken home in a buggy by his son-in-law, Earl JACKSON, before sundown. The auto ownded by Dr. GROFF of Nortonville, occupied by himself, and son Ralph, driving and A.N. CONROY, and son Harry, had overtaken McCracken just after crossing the Piazzek bridge and noticing that the colts were frightened Ralph slowed up, then passed as the team was turned aside and supposed the danger was over when they heard the rattle of runaway following. They halted again by the roadside, the runaways passing the auto this time, and witnessed the frightful smash up only a few steps away. In coming to McCracken asked in what strange place he was, what he was doing there, what he came to town for etc. In his memory there was a long blank. In the sudden stopping or starting the Groff machine it was broken, and hauled to the Williamson garage for repairs. Dr. Groff and his friends were very sorry for the unfortunate and unavoidable accident.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 >From the Meriden Ledger. Margarette ZACHARIASEN was born at Topeka, Kansas, April 5, 1891 and departed this life very suddenly at Meriden, Kansas, November 2, 1910, aged 19 years, 6 months and 27 days. In 1893 while with her parents, they were visiting their native land of Denmark, she was baptized into the Lutheran faith of that country. She attended her first school at the South Star schoolhouse in the southeast part of Jackson county and her first teacher was Mr. W. S. Scneder. He was her teacher when she received her diploma from the common school. Last year she attended the United Brethren College at Holton, afterwards, received a certificate to teach, which was also signed by Mr. Scneder now county superintendent of Jackson county. She was a good student and a very faithful worker in whatever she undertook and by her seeming untimely death the whole community was greatly shocked. A young life of much promise has been taken from our midst and we are agin reminded of the brevity of time and the importance of being prepared when the change comes. The funeral services were conducted from the family residence of her parents by Rev. F.M. Testerman of the United Brethren church. A very large company of friends and sympathizing neighbors being present ot show their regards and indicate the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. The floral offerings were very beautiful and appropriate. The pall bearers were six of her girl friends, and the body was placed to rest int he Stuart cemetery. She leaves her parents, four brothers, and four sisters, and a host of friends to mourn. May there be a glorious meeting in the morning. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many firneds and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and sudden death of our beloved daughter and sister, Margarette. Also for the many beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Zachariasen and Family.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 10, 1910 Mr. and Mrs. U.G. ROBINSON, in east Delaware, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 19, when about twenty-five of their friends from Effingham, Nortonville, and Kansas City joined in the festivities, hoping to meet Mr. and Mrs. Robinson at their golden wedding.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 10, 1910 John VANGAASBECK and Clarence SELLERS are both suffering with sprained wrists from husking corn. Each cribbing from 85 to 90 bushels of corn a day was a little too severe on the joints. John NEVENS, north of town, and his little nephew, Johnnie COOK, five years old, are both down wtih typhoid fever. Johnnie has been sick a number of weeks. His mother died with that disease in Colorado several months ago. His Uncle John adopted Johnie. They are doing very welll with the slow fever. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. OVERHOLSER and Mrs. John McCLURE, in Swartz car, visited his cousins, Thos. GARDINER, who is building a fine hous, and Mrs. Mattie RUNKLE, who is recovering, slowly, from a long illness, at Denison, Wednesday.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 Hymeneal. On Wednesday evening, October 26, occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth BAUR to Ralph McCOY at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Baur. At seven thirty o'clock the happy couple took their places beneath a large flower bell, and in front of a solid background of autumn leaves and Arbor Vitae that reached from floor to ceiling, while Miss Gertrude Bauer, a sister of the bride played the wedding march, Rev. Clay Bobbitt officiating with the ring ceremony. The bride was tastefully dressed in a very pretty gown of white organdie trimmed in baby Irish lace. The groom wore the conventional black. Upon pronouncing them husband and wife, the secret cord was pulled which caused the abundance of rice to shower upon them. After the ceremony a splendid two course supper was served. About forty guests were present many of them being out of town friends of the bride and groom. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McCOY, of near Valley Falls and his friends are numbered by his acquaintances. The bride grew to young womanhood in Nortonville and is one of its most loved and popular young ladies. We rejoice that Mr. and Mrs. McCOY are going to make their home in Nortonville, the groom having furnished a beautiful home in the south part of town. Their many friends extend congratulations. The out of town guests were: Miss Ruth MERRY of Baldwin, Miss Eula JOHNSON of Kansas City, Miss Gladys SEEVER and Misses MATTOCKS of Atchison, Miss Helen GRIFFIN of Topeka, Miss Grace GLASSEL of Valley Falls and Mrs. J.A. HATFIELD of St. Joe. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCOY left Wednesday evening for Colorado on their wedding trip. Ed. ELLERMAN took them to Valley Falls in his auto that they might avoid the frolics at the train. Some of the young people heard of their plans and took possession of their suit cases and decorated them with old shoes and suggestive placards. They boarded the train here and met the bride and groom at Valley Falls where they showered them with rice. After a ten days sojourn in Colorado they returned to Nortonville November 4th. And were given a reception at W.H. McCOY's the day following where a large number of their friends spent a very pleasant day. --Nortonville News.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday November 10, 1910 Township Officers. In the election Tuesday the following Township officers were elected, the Trustee, Clerk and Treasurer to succed themselves, and having no opposition. Lou COUNTS, trustee, Sam ALLEN, clerk, and Harvey TAIT, Treasurer. H.M. SMITH and T.W. GARDINER, were elected Justices of the Peace by a scratch in a three cornered ballot puzzle. The new constable is Jacob HEER who led the ticket, and Will HAUCK, the old stand by was re-elected to look after his share of the Constabulary. The candidates who lost perhaps won, as local court officers usually go bigging here. (Note: Typed as printed in newspaper.)

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday November 10, 1910 Alex GRAHAM, formerly a resident of Winchester, died at his home, dropped dead, on Des Moines, Iowa, last Friday. The burial was from the home of his brother-in-law, Jas. BELL at Winchester Thursday afternoon.