The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 24, 1897 Willow Ridge. Robert HUTON has almost completed his new house. Mrs. Harry MARKS has been suffering with a very sore hand. Luther SMITH has gone to Illinois with the intention of bringing back with him a wife. Mr. GRANT, the Willow Ridge school teacher, spent Sunday at his home near New Lancaster. Last Thursday night a little child of Mr. HELMS was taken very suddenly sick with cramp. Dr. VERDIER was called and the little one was soon out of danger. Elijah SMITH a short time ago met with quite an accident which might have proved fatal. While preparing to go hunting he let the gun fall discharging one barrel but luckily it only took the end of his finger and three shot entering his cap.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 24, 1897 Mrs. Ruth COLLINS died at the home of her mother last Friday morning. The remains were taken to Illinois for burial. (Cadmus)
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 24, 1897 An Old Settler Dead. The death of Alfred MAGERS, of Scott township, makes the closing chapter of a good and useful character. Alfred Magers was born November 25, 1825, in Crawford county, Ohio. In March, 1878 he moved to Kansas and located in Scott township near where he resided at the time of his death. He has been in Kansas continually since his first move to the state. Mr. Magers was a member of the Lutheran church and a grand man, always doning unto others as he would wish to be done by. A short time ago he was stricken with paralysis since which time he has been very poorly, and on December 11th the final stroke came which caused the departure of his spirit for that better world. The deceased leaves a wife and ten children to mourn his death and to whom the entire community extend the most profound sympathy. Funeral services were held at the residence on Monday Dec. 13, by Rev. A.D. WOOD, of LaCygne, after which the remains were interred in the Cadmus cemetery.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Worley, Gray, Tyree Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Am.2ADI/235.1 Message Board Post: Thomas, Florence Gray happens to have been my paternal grandmother's first cousin. She was the daughter of Robert James Gray and Sarah Elizabeth Worley. Sarah's brother, Reuben Green Worley, was my great-grandfather. A couple of weeks ago I was searching for something entirely different, and was looking in a book titled "Cemeteries of Miami County, Kansas." It was published by the Miami County Genealogical Society, and is not dated. There are 3 volumes. In Volume 2, on p. 206, I found the following: TYREE, Charles A. Apr. 2, 1885 - May 7, 1960 TYREE, Florence E. (Gray) Feb. 2, 1886 - Apr. 22, 1952 TYREE, Charles Robert, infant died 1922 They are buried in Lane Cemetery. I am a native of Franklin County, Kansas, just to the west of Miami County, and am not really familiar with the way the borders work, but Lane, Kansas is in Franklin County. I'm not sure why Lane Cemetery was included in the book. I have not been there. Florence's father operated a hotel in Lane, Kansas at the time of the 1910 Census. Later he moved to Osawatomie, Kansas, which is in Miami County. The Ottawa [Kansas] Herald, Tuesday, April 22, 1952, p. 3, col. 4, has the following: DEATHS MRS. C.A. TYREE Mrs. C. A. Tyree, 66, of Parker, Kas., died this morning at St. Joseph hospital, Kansas City, of a blood clot in her heart. She had been seriously ill about three weeks. Survivors are the fidofer [sic -- obviously meant to be "widower"], C. A. Tyree, of the home, a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Price, Prairie Village, Kas.; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Price was an Ottawa resident until five years ago. Ottawa is the county seat of Franklin County. I do not know which side of the state line St. Joseph Hospital is/was on, Kansas or Missouri. I searched for an obit for Charles Tyree in May 1960, but the Herald didn't print one. Charles and Florence are listed at RootsWeb WorldConnect with a daughter, Thelma, whose birthdate is not given. She may have married Glenn Price. How are you connected to the Tyrees? If you have any further information on Florences's descendants, please share. I've spent years trying to trace the Worley family, including the Grays and their children. If you're interested, I will gladly share what I have. Alma Robertson
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 10, 1897 The second jury was summoned this week for this term of the district court. Those from this section of the county are: Charles ARCHER and C.A. MILLER of Lincoln township, and Ward MENDENHALL, G. F. STAINBROOK, Geo. MILTON and Mr. PARTRIDGE, of Scott township. Geo. H. BACON, a drummer out of Kansas City, was in LaCygne a few days this week taking a hunt. While Mr. Bacon was here he learned the difference between a common chicken and a speckled crow from Mexico; he also learned that the owl is hatched from the egg. The Woodman held an interesting meeting last Saturday night. the following officers were elected: G.G. HOLMES, V.C.; Al. HOOVER, W.A.; S. COOP, banker; A.L COLE, clerk; Dr. W.T. VERDIER, camp physician; W.D. McQUEEN, watchman; R. GILLENWTER, sentry; managers, D. K. McCOACH, S. COOP and R.J. ETHERINGTON. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Al. HOOVER a son, December 5th. Dr. VERDIER in attendance. The Robert B. MITCHELL, G.A.R., post elected the following officers last Monday night; L. N. SHAFFER, commander; S.E. CAVES, senior vice commander; J.E. BECKUM, junior vice commander; Martin FUNK, quartermaster; Rev. LYONS, chaplain; W.W. HUTCHINS, officer of the day; William GOSS, seargent; Henry CLARIDY, officer of the guard. During the past two weeks Justice A.A. KING who resides east of LaCygne has been looking for a suitable location to move his family where they will be in touch with a first-class school. He has almost decided to locate near Olathe as he already has two sons in that school and wishes his other children to attend it. We are sorry to lose Mr. King and his family from Linn county but trust his change will be for the better. Sunday afternoon J.T. GOSS of this place received through the Adams express company a crate containing one pair of Buf Wyandotte chickens form Jas. FORSYTH, of Owega, New York state. The cock received took second prize at the Madison Square Garden Poouoltry show in the winter of '96-'97 and first prize at the Boston Poultry show the same season. The other member of the pair was a fine pullet. The chickens cost Mr. GOSS $70 and hereafter he will breed the celebrate Buff Wyandottes. A full brother to the cock now owned in LaCygne was recently sold in England at $100. Anyone desiring to see these high priced chickens can call at the residence of Judge GOSS in LaCygne.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 3, 1897 The cold wave accompanied by sleet has already caused the ring of the Santa Claus sleigh bells to resound in the ears of the young ones. E.E. KERR informs us that he has done over $800 worth of clothing business this fall. His house is perfectly reliable. Miss Alpha MITZEL attended a concert in Paola Tuesday night. Judge GOSS is having his court of justice re-floored and otherwise fixed up. Miss Jessie MENDENHALL had the misfortune to burn one of her hands quite badly this week. Ed. E. KERR will act as the clothing Santa Claus for this section. He invites you to look through his 1,000 samples. Last Tuesday was the 45th birthday of Dr. W. T. VERDIER. His wife planned a surprise for him and invited a number of friends in to spend the evening. The doctor who was at his office, was sent for and on arriving was completely surprised at the gathering. He said to be truthful he had forgotten that Tuesday was his birthday. A good time was enjoyed by all and the pleasantness of the evening removed twenty years from the Doctor's actions. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W.I. ELLSWORTH, Mrs. C.HESSER, Mrs. G.G. HOLMES and son, Charles, Misses Rhoda and Carrie NUGENT and C.C. WUTTKE.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 3, 1897 John W. WHITE and Miss Daisy Van TYLE, of Orchard, were married last Sunday by Rev. A.D. WOOD of the LaCygne M.E. church. They are first class young people and have multitudes of friends here who join us in wishing them well.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 3, 1897 Nov. 25, A.M. MARLEY, aged 26 and Miss Beatrice VanDNESEN, aged 23 both of Mound City, were granted license to wed and married by Probate Judge POTTER at the home of Aaron RHODES. Nov. 26, Rev. Thos. J. McBRIDE reported the wedding of Jesse HEWES and Miss Emma HERNDON, both of Fontana. Nov. 26, Marriage license issued to John M. WHITE and Miss Daisy Van TYLE, of Orchard; married by Rev. A. D. WOOD of LaCygne.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KOONTZ, DART Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Am.2ADI/205.1 Message Board Post: I have not done any research on this family, but my uncle was HILARY DOYLE KOONTZ I believe from this area. I do have info on his marriage and family to present. If interested let me know.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday December 3, 1897 Miami. Reuben SMITH's children are having the scarlet rash. Elbert ELKINGTON's little son is sick with tonsilitis. Grandma CECKMAN and daughter were at Block recently. While the young lady was driving, the team became frightened and ran away throwing both of them out and breaking Grandma's arm between the elbow and shoulder in such a manner as to split the bone. Amputation of the arm was necessary it leaving her in a critical condition.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 26, 1897 Boicourt. Mrs. Hattie HATFIELDS little son is very sick. Mrs. Sam ROBINSON has been having very poor health. Mrs. Joseph PINE is very sick at present. J.A. McCOY is some better at present. Mrs. Nate IDLE has very poor health she has been complaining for the past two months. Frank IDLE, of Iowa, has bought the John KENNEDY farm west of Boicourt. Old Father and Mother KNOX are very poorly on account of old age. William CARPENTER has been trapping on the river for serveral days past. W.A. P. BREEZE is feeling considerable better.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 26, 1897 Priestly District. Mr. KNOX's little baby was buried last Friday. Their friends sympathize with them.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 26, 1897 Thursday evening Chas. W. ARCHIE and Miss Della CORN of Orchard were quietly married by Rev. Sam'l HYMER at his residence in the north part of LaCygne. The young couple is quaite well known in this community and every one wishes them well.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 26, 1897 Thomas Taylor died Sunday last at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday. Mr. Taylor was a good citizen, and his untimely end is deeply regretted by his friends, who are many. Condolence is extended to his family. (Pleasanton)
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 19, 1897 Elegant meals from fifteen cents up at Croxton's restaurant. Chas. SMITH of the Memphis, spent a few hours Saturday with his parents at Prescott. Phil THORNE of Wyoming arrived here Saturday night to visit relatives and friends. T.N. MARSHALL had several loads of stock on the Kansas City market the first of the week. Mrs. T.A. CAUSEY and little daughter of Fort Scott, are visiting Will HUGHES and family. J. Frank SMITH editor of the Pleasanton Observer spent Sunday afternoon near LaCygne. A pleasant time is reported from the dance last Saturday evening. F.D. ADAMS was in Pleasanton the first of the week seeking revenge on the ducks that hover around the Horseshoe lakes. Mrs. J.A. BROYES left Monday for her home in Cherokee after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends here.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 17, 1897 Pleasant Ridge. M.A. STITES and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred STITES Sunday. W.A. STITES and family will move to the Newbold place in the near future. Frank STITES and family will occupy the house they vacate.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 17, 1897 Miami. Frank KIRTS is hauling his corn to LaCygne. M.O. FLEHARTY is digging himself a cistern. Mis Bertha HELM has been working in LaCygne. Miss Anna HANEY was home the latter part of last week on a short visit. Luther SMITH intends to go to Illinois in the near future. It is thought he will bring back a better half. Last Thursday Reuben SMITH's neighbors gathered at this place and picked his corn for him. Reuben is a rustler but at present is disabled by a lame hand. Beautiful are such deeds of kindness.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 19, 1897 Jingo. Louis GARB has raised him a chin whisker. Claud HIGHTOWER rides in a new road wagon. P.F. JACKSON marketed a load of choice hogs at Paola, Saturday. Robt. ETHERING took a load of turkeys to Drexel, Wednesday. Frank KELSEY was chosen leader for prayer meeting for the coming month. J.D. LINDSEY of Mound City, visited his son, Lee, the latter part of last week.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Am.2ADI/257 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Susanna EVANS Hughs Robey Blanding who on 27 May, in Linn Co., m. as her 3d husband, Benjamin J. Blanding and in a document dated 03 October 1899 statged that she was a resident of La Cygne.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Am.2ADI/256 Message Board Post: Looking for info on J. W, Sage who, in documents dated 13 May & 07 Aug 1899, stated that he was living in Linn Co., KS near Merwin, MO. J. W. was 62 at the time.