----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:44 AM Subject: Marriage Licesens: April 14, 1899 The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 During the past week the judge, assisted by the district clerk, issued marriage licenses to the following couples: John WILLIAMSON and Anna CONANT, both of Oskaloosa. S.M. CLARK and Winnona CONWELL, both of Oskaloosa.
----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:52 AM Subject: Married: PLUMMER--DAMM The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 14, 1899 Geo. PLUMMER and Miss DAMM of Meriden, were married last Sunday April 9th. They came down to Perry last Sunday afternon and are at present with Mrs. Plummer, the grooms mother, east of town.
----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Ed BATES Dead. The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 21, 1899 Ed Bates Dead. Died.--On Wednesday, April 12th, at his home north of Winchester, Edward BATES, aged 55 years. Mr. Bates was born in Wallikshire, England, and came to Kansas in 1873. He had resided on his farm near Winchester for the past fifteen years. Deceased leaves a wife and two uncles, Ike and Will Bates to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at Winchester.
----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:50 AM Subject: Heros Home: YOUNG, HODGE, MILLER The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 14, 1899 Two Heroes Home. Henry YOUNG and Geo. HODGE, two of the gallant colored boys of Oskaloosa, who responded to the nations call to arms, by joining the 23rd Kansas volunteers, have returned to their home and are now the heroes of the hour. Both of the young men saw considerable hard service in the campaign around Santiago, and it would not surprise any one if the maidens were to Hobsonzie them. Since the above was written Cidney MILLER had returned from war, and is as worthy to be honored as the others. Here's to the gallant 23rd. (Typed as printed in newspaper.)
----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:59 AM Subject: Perry Items: April 14, 1899 The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 Perry Items. Sam JONES returned last Monday from Tonganoxie. J.W. COLLEY and wife visited last Sunday with Wm. WHITLEY and family near Newman. O.B. CARVER and Arthur WILSON were doing business at the county seat last Tuesday. Rev. John COPLEY of Manhattan visited last Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives in town. Jas. COLLEY, Wm. WHITLEY, and J.L. RAINES were transacting business in Oskaloosa last Wednesday. M.J. YOUNG of Topeka spent last Saturday morning in town with Mrs. J.P. KUNKLE and family. The Misses KUNKLE & CARSON tell us they they have sold and sent hats to ladies in Clay Center, Osage City and Topeka. Our millinery stores in Perry are quite an improvement to our little burg. Stolen from Jas. GRINTER last Monday night, one saddle number 10, made by Chas. P. Shipley, Kansas City Stock Yard Harness company. Spur marks on back part of leather seat. Twenty dollars reward for return of saddle. Mrs. Geo. DIXSON and Mrs. Jasper WILSON and grandson Chester Wilson intend leaving the first of June for Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Dixson goes to visit her parents and Mrs. Wilson goes to see her son, Master Chester's father.
----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:47 AM Subject: Lonnie BECKER The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 Gone To Wisconsin. Lonnie BECKER started last Monday for Racine, Wisconsin, where he is to make his home with his uncle and go to school. Lonnie is a good manly little fellow and much beloved by his playmates who wer all sorry to part with him. His Sabbath school class spent a merry evening with him the Saturday before his departure and presented him with many little keepsakes. Some of his friends went to the depot to him off. We all wish him much happiness in his new home. A Playmate.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 21, 1899 Ed Bates Dead. Died.--On Wednesday, April 12th, at his home north of Winchester, Edward BATES, aged 55 years. Mr. Bates was born in Wallikshire, England, and came to Kansas in 1873. He had resided on his farm near Winchester for the past fifteen years. Deceased leaves a wife and two uncles, Ike and Will Bates to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at Winchester.
The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 Perry Items. Sam JONES returned last Monday from Tonganoxie. J.W. COLLEY and wife visited last Sunday with Wm. WHITLEY and family near Newman. O.B. CARVER and Arthur WILSON were doing business at the county seat last Tuesday. Rev. John COPLEY of Manhattan visited last Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives in town. Jas. COLLEY, Wm. WHITLEY, and J.L. RAINES were transacting business in Oskaloosa last Wednesday. M.J. YOUNG of Topeka spent last Saturday morning in town with Mrs. J.P. KUNKLE and family. The Misses KUNKLE & CARSON tell us they they have sold and sent hats to ladies in Clay Center, Osage City and Topeka. Our millinery stores in Perry are quite an improvement to our little burg. Stolen from Jas. GRINTER last Monday night, one saddle number 10, made by Chas. P. Shipley, Kansas City Stock Yard Harness company. Spur marks on back part of leather seat. Twenty dollars reward for return of saddle. Mrs. Geo. DIXSON and Mrs. Jasper WILSON and grandson Chester Wilson intend leaving the first of June for Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Dixson goes to visit her parents and Mrs. Wilson goes to see her son, Master Chester's father.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 14, 1899 Geo. PLUMMER and Miss DAMM of Meriden, were married last Sunday April 9th. They came down to Perry last Sunday afternon and are at present with Mrs. Plummer, the grooms mother, east of town.
The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 14, 1899 Two Heroes Home. Henry YOUNG and Geo. HODGE, two of the gallant colored boys of Oskaloosa, who responded to the nations call to arms, by joining the 23rd Kansas volunteers, have returned to their home and are now the heroes of the hour. Both of the young men saw considerable hard service in the campaign around Santiago, and it would not surprise any one if the maidens were to Hobsonzie them. Since the above was written Cidney MILLER had returned from war, and is as worthy to be honored as the others. Here's to the gallant 23rd. (Typed as printed in newspaper.)
The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 Gone To Wisconsin. Lonnie BECKER started last Monday for Racine, Wisconsin, where he is to make his home with his uncle and go to school. Lonnie is a good manly little fellow and much beloved by his playmates who wer all sorry to part with him. His Sabbath school class spent a merry evening with him the Saturday before his departure and presented him with many little keepsakes. Some of his friends went to the depot to him off. We all wish him much happiness in his new home. A Playmate.
The Oskaloosa Times Friday April 14, 1899 During the past week the judge, assisted by the district clerk, issued marriage licenses to the following couples: John WILLIAMSON and Anna CONANT, both of Oskaloosa. S.M. CLARK and Winnona CONWELL, both of Oskaloosa.
The Topeka Daily Capital Monday June 28, 1920 Woman Is Killed When Automobile Turns Over. Tragedy Occurs on Sharp Turn Near Willard. Mrs. W.A. Warner Victim of Accident--Son-in-Law Seriously Injured--Husband Was Driving. Mrs. W.A. WARNER, 54, was killed and her son-in-law, C.W. CROW, was injured when a Ford car driven by Mr. Warner, husband of the dead woman, turned turtle southwest of Silver Lake yesterday morning. Mr. Warner, Mrs. Crow and Doris Warner, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warner were slightly burised. Ruth CROW, a four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crow escaped uninjured. The occupants of the car live south of Willard. They were on their way to Grantville to spend the day with Mrs. Warner's mother, Mrs. S.H. GIBBONS. The accident occured on the Valencia-Silver Lake raod near Kansas river dike, on the north side of the river. The car is said to have been traveling at a high rate of speed and Mr. Warner was unable to make the turn. Mrs. Warner was pinned under the car instantly killed. Her skull was crushed. Crow was taken to St. Francis hospital. He sustained three broken ribs and probably internal injuries, according to his physician. An X-ray photgraph will be taken this morning to determine the full extent of his injuries. Mrs. Warner's body was taken to Shellabarger's undertaking establlishment. Mrs. Warner is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Gladys FRITZ, of Dover; Mrs. Ernest KRIESIE, of Auburn; Mrs. CROW and Doris Warner, both of Willard. Mrs. Warner's funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning from the Grantville Methodist church. Burial in Grantville cemetery.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday May 12, 1910 A pretty wedding took place Wednesday, May 14th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph COLEMAN four miles south of Denison when Rev. B.W. Hugg pastor of the Methodist Episcopal chruch performed the ceremony and pronounced Wayne W. SQUIRES of Holton and Miss Ethel COLEMAN man and wife. Mrs. Squires is a graduate of Campbell College and has taught school near here for the past two years. Mr. Squires is a prosperous farmer living north of Holton two miles where the young couple will make their home.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday May 12, 1910 Samuel SHAFFER says there will be a good crop of apples this year and lots of plums, grapes, etc., not many cherries but peaches will be plentiful. He says a cloud hung over Kansas and Missouri during the recent unpleasantness which kept the fruit here from freezing although frost killed it farther south where the sky was clear. We feel greatly encouraged by this report which we consider reliable. Several of those who recently were blue and predicted no crops or fruit have increased their rations to three meals a day.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday May 12, 1910 Dave VARNER has moved into H.G. TALCOTT's house. Mrs. BOYLE of Kansas City has been visiting Mrs. Ed. KIERNAN. James BOYLE who has been in Kansas City for some time is in town. William BOOTH is out from Leavenworth for a few weeks visit with old friends. Elza GIBSON who has been stationed at Onaga will move here and take charge of the depot. George McCONNELL will go to Onaga. Mr. Gibson will occupy Mr. ADAMS house to be vacated by Mrs. PALMER.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday Mary 12, 1910 The infant son of Mrs. O.C. KIRKPATRICK died Sunday morning.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday May 5, 1905 Run Down by an Automobile. At Boyle Sunday evening, Robt. BIDWELL's five year old boy, Mitchel, was hit by an automobile and knocked headlong onto the hard ground. Dr. J.M. Marks was called and was taken hurriedly to Boyle in Dr. Braden's car. The doctor found the boy suffering from the severe concussion of the head, blood oozing from his eyes, nose and ears. But the youth promptly revived from the almost fatal injuries and at last reports was recovering nicely. Mitchel, with his little brother, had run out in the road to watch a car go by, when a second car, which he did not see closely following the first struck him. Luckily only the fenders reached him.
The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday May 5, 1910 Death of Silas Cory. Silas CORY after a lingering illness died on the Cory homestead at Woodville, may 3, 1910, aged 60 years, 4 months and 17 days. He was born in Union county, Ind., Jan. 16, 1850, and came to Kansas with his father, S.S. Cory, locating near Valley Falls, Christmas day 1882. Silas Cory was never married. He wa a mason. His half-brother, William nursed him through his last illness. The funeral was held from the Cory home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. DRAKE officiating and the body laid to rest in the Farrar Cemetery.
The Valley Falls New Era Thursday May 5, 1910 Marion BALDWIN accompanied by his mother and sister, of Atchison visited Mr. and Mrs. G.H. DAWSON here Sunday. Mr. Baldwin is a building and contractor and was looking the situation over with a view of locating at Valley Falls.