The LaCygne Weekly Bulletin Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Brooklin. Mr. HARSHMAN sowed millet this week. Mr. HAY's gave a party Saturday night. There was a dance at Mr. ROSES's Friday night. Dillon PATTERSON has purchased a top for his road wagon. Dillon PATTERSON had the misfortune to run a nail in his foot Saturday.

The LaCygne Weekly Bulletin Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Boicourt. J.A. BREEZE has been quite ill the past few days. Mrs. RHOADES has been sick but is better at present. Simpson HARP visited his son, George one day last week. G.M. SHATTUCK was initiated into the M.W.A. Tuesday night at Trading Post. Born.--To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MILLER, a fine girl, Tuesday, April 19th. All parties doing well.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Willow Ridge. Mr. BATES is on the sick list. Mr. MANLOVE was in this vicinity last week. Uncle Billy SMITH is starting a nice young orchard. Mrs. Lyda ELKINGTON is still suffering with a cough. Some of the farmers will not run out of fire wood if the wet weather still continues. The farmers are taking advantage of the good weather and are all planting corn.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Delphia SMITH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David SMITH died in Paola April 18th, 1898. She was born February 3rd, 1880. At the age of fifteen she united with the Union church and since that time has lived a Christian life until she was called away. After a short illness of about two weeks her frail form became too weak to retain its magnanimous soul and gave it back to Him who gave it. No where in the wondrous depth of her soul could anger be found. It was hard to give up such a daughter and sister but what a comfort, what a grand thing to know that there is one soul in heaven that once marched by our side as we travel life's pathway and one who entered with us in our joys and sorrows, one that ever watched with an anxious heart lest you go astray that in death after you have made the last struggle and crossed the dark river she will meet you before and clothed in the radience that pen cannot describe. Funeral services were held at the Union church at New Lancaster on Tuesday afternoon April 19th. The remains were then followed to the cemetery by a large procession of friends and relatives. The members of the family have the entire sympathy of this community. Mourn not father, mother, brothes and sisters, for Delphia rests in peace. "There is no death; she is only gone, Transplanted in the Heavenly land; The Master said her work was done, And took her to the angel band." A Friend.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Pleasant Ridge. Little Floyd STITES is dangerously ill. Miss Minnie HOLMES spent part of the week with Miss Minnie CONRAD. Miss Bessie MAYS is taking a term of music lessons of Mrs. Minnie HOLMES. Miss Grace TRAL closed a successful term of school at Walnut Grove Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. PAGE and Miss Zella visited with W.R. FERGUSON and family Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. STITES, of South Prairie were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. GRIFFITH Sunday. Sunday school has been organized at the Ridge with the following officers; N.J. CONRAD, superintendent; C.BEALES, assistant superintendent; D.J. STITES, chorister; Miss Lura GRIFFITH, secretary. School to meet at 2 p.m.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Jingo. Mr. Fred ATWOOD is quite sick at this writing. Miss Lillie JONES went back to scholl this week as usual. Mrs. Fred NICHOLS was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G.B. JONES last week. Miss HINKLE closed a successful term of school at Rock Spring this week. Maud DAVIDSON has been staying at Uncle Tom SHANNON's the past week doing some sewing. Misses Leo ALLEN and May BUTCHART, of LaCygne were the guests of Nora ETHRINGTON last Sunday. Charles HURT can be seen going west from Jingo every day of the week. Wonder where he goes?

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 29, 1898 Farlinville. Bart BASTON is on the sick list this week. Henry GOTT bought a horse of Ted CLANTON last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John STITES spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. ROSE. Olive BARBER visited with her cousin, Bertha GRIFFITH Saturday and Sunday. Chas. THOMPSON, Ted CLANTON and Joe WITCHER were in Pleasanton Saturday. Will WALTERS, of near Pleasanton, was her Sunday receiving eye treatment of Dr. VAIL for his eyes. Will GOTT and John FLORA went to Pleasanton Tuesday. Will hauled a load of flour back for W.H. AYERS. Mrs. Dr. VAIL and Mrs. William AYERS went to Greeley to attend the wedding of Mrs. Vail's nephew. The returned home Friday.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 15, 1898 Joseph C. GOSS was born in Rowan county, North Carolina, October 21, 1802 and died April 8, 1898 at his home in Trading Post, Kansas. Scarcely ever one see a man now who has lived ninety six, five months and eighteen days. this was one reason why Joseph Goss was a remarkable man. From North Carolina he moved to Springfield, Mo., with his parents, during he war of 1812, afterwards moving to Viscennes, Ind., to get inside the United States fortifications. From Indiana he moved to Linn county in 1858. Mr. Goss was thrice married. First to Miss Belinda WILSON of Ohio, who died in LaCygne Sept. 22, 1871 at the age of 63 years. His second wife was Miss Polly SMITH of Missouri whom he married in 1873, and who died a few years later. He married his present wife, Lizzie SHORT in 1881 and she still survives him. Eight children were born during the unions. They are William Goss of LaCygne, David, Thomas and James Goss of Pleasanton, Mrs. Mary ROWLEY of Stanton township, Mrs. Martha McRAE, of Blue Rapids, Kansas and Abigal and Laura Goss who are dead. Two years after the present century opened Joseph Goss was born, an! d two years before its close the machinery of useful and engergetic man gave way and he went to join his Maker. In the ninety-six years of this man's life he has witnessed all of the most wonderful improvements. He has cut wheat with the cradle and also with a self-binder; he has rode on the old stage-coach and on the modern railroad; he has seen modern structures take the place of the olden buildings, and the advancement in the educational world that he has witnessed is wonderful. Providence blest Mr. Goss with good health throughout his life until the past few months when he gave way rapidly for this time had come to die. He was a member of the Masonic order and on Sunday forenoon was buried with the ritualistic services in the Trading Post cemetery. A large crowd was in attendance. The Pleasanton lodge was present and those from here were: William Goss and family; Geo. S. TURNER and wife, T.N. MARSHALL, I. CROXTON, Thornt BUNCH and W.H. JUDSON. A good industrous man has gone; a long and useful career has been ended, and the spirit of Joseph Goss has winged its flight to that better world. (Note: Typed as printed.)

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Brooklin. Corn planters are in demand now. Mr. HALMOND delivered hogs at LaCygne Monday. Frank CONLEY hauled hay for Mr. MASON Monday. Mr. TURNER bought a new cultivator in LaCygne Saturday. John CROW visited with his parents in LaCygne Sunday. Homer and Billy LONG who have been off on a hunting expedition returned home the first of the week.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Jingo. F.A. KELSEY now rides in a new spring wagon. Farmers are all busy sowing flax and planting corn. Miss Lillie JONES did not leave us this week as she usually does. C.A. MENDENHALL was the guest of Mr. JONES and family last Sunday. Louis GARBE has sold his corn to Geo. WITTER and is hauling his hat to LaCygne.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Farlinville. H.J. MORRISON was in LaCygne Monday on business. Charley DAREN has been building a porch for Wm. AYERS. Frank WEST and Stella MOCK went to Mound City Sunday evening. She will visit there for several days. William THOMPSON and son and daughter, Mrs. BYRLEY of the France district visited at John THOMPSON's.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Star Valley. Mrs. J.L. MAHON is seriously ill. Lula PRICE is working for John MAHON. Mrs. E. WAGGONER of LaCygne is visiting relatives here this week. J.L. OLDFIELD and wife visited with Wm. GAGE and family last Sunday. Simpson HARP and wife attended quarterly meeing at Trading Post last Sunday. R.H. SAUNDERS has traded his farm for town property in Paola and will move there soon.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Trading Post. Dr. WILLIAMS is seriously ill of heart trouble. Mrs. Iva HARE is quite sick at present. John and Miss Ethel McDILL attended church here Sunday night. Mrs. J.P. FRISBIE spent a few days at the home of her mother, Mrs. SHATTUCK last week. Norman ROWE sustained a very badly sprained ankle one day last week while wrestling with a cow and rope. Mrs. McGLOTHIM(?) of Mound City, was circulating a petition here last week, for the release of her husband, who is serving a five year sentence in the pen for robbery of Brown's store at Jewett. He has served two years.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 East Mount Zion. Frank TYLER, who has been quite sick is able to be out again. Ray ROGERS, of No. 96, is reported quite sick. Mr. GOODE of Cadmus is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. J. CROW here this week. Farmers are busy sowing flax and planting corn. Willie LONG spent Saturday on his new wheel. He is learning nicely. Several of the young people spent Easter with Misses Emma and Welda HENDERSON. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all as the girls are royal entertainers.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Willow Ridge. Miss Delva SMITH,who was taken sick in Paola a short time ago, gradually grew worse until death came and relieved her of her suffering on last Monday, April 18th. It was a sudden shock to her many friends but the news soon spread and on Tuesday a large number of friends and relatives gathered at the Union church at New Lancaster where the listened to a very able sermon by Rev. Pontius. Miss SMITH was just blooming into womanhood being but eighteen years of age. She had a kind and winning way that had gained for her a large circle of friends during her short life. She has been a devoted Christian for the past three years. Her parents have the entire sympathy of the community.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Willow Ridge. War talk is getting tiresome. Geo LAWHEAD has a new buggy. Mr. MARKS lost a horse a few days ago. The click of the corn planter can be heard. Mr. and Mrs. Col. MASSEY have a new girl born Wednesday. John GAINES of LaCygne is moving a house for Mr. SMITH. The little son of Ruben SMITH is thought to be out of danger. J.T. LAWHEAD intends to soon light and heat his dwelling with gas. Chas. BLACK received some slight injuries while hauling a calf last week. A. ELKINGTON and family Sundayed with the formers uncle, J.A. WEISNER. George LAWHEAD purchased a new set of harness of A.L. COLE the noted harness man of LaCygne. Elijah SMITH and wife are the proud parents of a boy born Sunday. All parties doing well except Elijah.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 I.N. CROW can safely say this summer that there are no flies on him. And why so? He has just finished enclosing his front porch with screen wire which will make it veyr pleasant during the summer months. Last week H.W. ROCKWOOD moved his family form this place to Parker where Mr. Rockwood is running the Blaker yard. They have been residents of LaCygne for a long time and everyone was sorry to see them leave. Charles DYKES, charged with forgery and raising the value of a check, was arrested last week by an United States marshal for robbing the Centerville postoffice. His partner, Frank PAUL will be arrested on the same charge. O.W. DAVIS of this place an old soldier who done good service for the stars and stripes in the days that tried men's souls, has just completed a small cannon which is not on exhibition at the Linn County Bank. It is perfect in every detail and gives the young generation a chance to see what a real cannon looks like. Ed. ALLEN and family who have been in Pleasanton for some time were Ed was employed as cook at the Commerical house left this week for Montana where they expect to reside. They have the best wishes of LaCygne folks for a prosperous future in the west. George ALLEN who has been serving a jail sentence for assault with the intent to kill was discharged Tuesday by the county commissioners. This leaves the county bastile without a prisoner, a condition it has not been in since it was built. From present appearance Linn county is growing pacific and fast reaching a peace basis.--Republic. Chas WEAVER was kicked on the leg by a mule Thursday afternoon at the Marshall stables. His injury was quite painful. Elder C.M. WICKHAM has been engaged to deliver the baccalaureat sermon to the graduating class of the High school on May 6th.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 15, 1898 Jingo. Mrs. WESTLAKE is quite poorly. Rube COX planted corn Monday. Miss Maud MINTON was the guest of Etta JOHNSON last Sunday. Miss Awdrey GOSS spent Saturday and Sunday in LaCygne visiting. Miss Nida MINTON was the guest of Miss Maggie MENDENHALL last Sunday.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 15, 1898 Willow Ridge. Easter flowers were on time. Wm. FLEHARTY is on the sick list. Ruben SMITH's boy is reported some better. Wm. WEISNER has moved his house. Uncle Billy SMITH is suffering with rheumatism. One of Dave SMITH's daughters who has been staying in Paola is reported quite sick. Mr. BENNETT has bought eighty acres more land which make him quite a convenient home. Luther SMITH has sold out and will go to Illinois soon where he will join his wife. They will make their future home there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Finch, Johnson, Pierson, Chadwick, Deardorff, Bristow Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Am.2ADI/266 Message Board Post: The following is obit ref: my great-grandfather. I would love to have information about the store, farm, neighbors, friends or family. "The Parker Message" newspaper of March 2, 1933, page 1: 'Pate' Finch, Pioneer Resident of Linn County Died Suddenly Payton Harrison Finch, known throughout the county as 'Pate' Finch, died suddenly Saturday after being in Mound City in the afternoon. He and Mrs. Finch, their son Chester and Howard Zimmerman had attended the sale here Saturday and on returning home the car became stuck in the mud and Mr. Finch got out and pushed the car. He became ill soon after the car was out of the mud and was taken to the Robert Paginton home, where he died before a physician could reach him. Born at Mapleton in 1872, Mr. Finch moved with his wife to the Farlinville vicinity and spent his entire life in this county. He operated a store in Goodrich for a number of years. After selling the store he moved to a farm East of Centerville where he has since made his home. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Chester of the home and Warren Finch of Hume, Mo.; three brothers, J.W. Finch of Pleasanton, Leonard Finch of Goodrich and Chester Finch of Tampa, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Pierson of Dodge City, Kansas and Mrs. Will Johnson of Goodrich, four grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Goodrich Tuesday afternoon and interment................ (portion of article is missing from copy Walter Donald Finch had).