The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 Mrs. Lizzie CARRICO died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. SMITH, Sunday about four o'clock, of la gripped. Deceased was a member of the M.E. church, and in which she was a faithful worker for many years. Our loss is Heaven's gain. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. The remains were laid to rest in the Cadmus cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 Fontana. Mr. LOWE, an old settler of this place, died last Sunday night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock and the remains laid to rest in the Fontana cemetery.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 Last Sunday at noon James MENDENHALL and Miss Lucy TRINKLE, of this place, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry TRINKLE, by Rev. A.D. WOOD, pastor of the Methodist church at this place. The contracting parties are highly respected young people and the best wishes of the entire community are bestowed upon them.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 J.O. ROGERS has pure maple syrup. Mr. and Mrs. Joe SANDERS are the proud parents of a son, reported by Dr. DOWNS. F.W. POLLMAN, jr, and Miss Alpha MITZEL attended the Fireman's dance at Paola Wednesday evening. Chas. SMITH and wife, Miss Carrie DONALDSON, Robert SHINKLE, Earl ELLSWORTH and F.W. POLLMAN, jr., attended the dance at the Commercial house in Pleasanton last Saturday night. Mrs. Myrtie CALDWELL of Ohio formerly Miss PINKARD, left last week for Rich Hill after a several weeks visit with relatives in and near LaCygne. N.D. PATTERSON's steam corn mill runs every Thursday at his residence in the Brooklyn district. Parties desiring custom work should see him. Miss Louise WYMORE is ill at her home near Farlinville and during her absence Miss Rena WILGUS has been teaching the fifth room in our schools. The third room is being taught by Miss Kate DAVIS> F.P. DOBYNS of Farlinville was in LaCygne last Saturday attending to mmaters of business, and as usual called in to see the Journal force. He reported a great deal of sickness in his vicinity, but none very serious. Before leaving he had his date set a year ahead on the paper. We are glad to report our old friend, Perry CLINE is getting the best of the grip and other ailments from which he has been suffering for some time, and is able to be out attending to business again. Last Saturday night Joseph RAINS, of Boicourt, who had been in LaCygne all day trading, attemtped to board passenger No. 5 when he slipped under the wheels of the moving train. His left foot was crushed off and it was necessary to amputate it just above the ankle. RAINS was intoxicated and was carrying several bundles in his arms. In his attempt to catch the train his hold slipped some way and he fell under. The suffering man was at one conveyed to the engine house where Dr. R.G. MENDENHALL assisted by Drs. CLARK, VERDIER and DOWNS amputated the foot. He is getting along well and says that his misfortune should be a warning to the boys who are continually jumping moving trains. Rains was no bum as he had a return ticket to Boicourt in his pocket. W.H. PRICE and wife of Kansas City have located in LaCygne where they will make their future home. At present they will occupy the residence owned by I. GLUCKLICH on Broadway. They are the parents of Mrs. F.H. GOULD. Mrs. C.C. ATKINSON of th eCentral hotel was quite sick the first of the week. Mrs. A.G. DAILY left Tuesday morning for Kansas City to be at the bedside of a sick relative. Tuesday morning Grandma DIXON suffered for several hours with continuous bleeding of the nose. Mr. and Mrs. A.G. COPELAND returned from Kansas City Sunday evening where Mr. COPELAND had been attending the Implement men's convention. Last Thursday "Bab" PERRY was two years old. She is a bright little child and is a general favorite with LaCygne people. It was a common expression on the street that day, "this is Bab's birthday."

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 Probate Court. Jan. 20, On application of Ira J. BUNCH, Miss Vivian E. BUNCH was brought before the probate court, and was pronounced insane by the following jury: Dr. BROOKS, Nathan J. LEWIS, Sam'l HELLARD, J.W. WICKHAM. Jan. 21. Rev. J.W. TUCKER reported the marriage of C.A. TANSEY, of Pleasanton and Miss Carrie ANDERS of Amoret, Mo. Jan. 21, Miss Anna McINTYRE, guarantor of the estate of M.S. McIntyre, insane now deceased, made final settlement in said estate. Jan. 23, Marriage license issued to Ira ROBERTS, of Nevada, Mo., and Miss Minnie YOUNG of Caney, Kansas. Joined in marriage by probate judge. Jan. 25. Rev. A. D. WOOD reported the marriage of J.W. MENDENHALL aged 21 years and Miss Lucy TRINKLE, age 20 years, both of LaCygne.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 Julia A. Crawford. On Wednesday morning Mrs. Julia A. CRAWFORD passed peacefully to that other world. For some weeks she had been at death's door and several times it was reported throughout the town that she was dead. However, she seemed to rally and gained considerable strength, giving her friends great hopes for her recovery. She was born in the state of Virginia and moved to Linn county about ten years ago where she has resided ever since. She was 78 years of age. Three children survive her who have the sympathy of our entire people in the loss of their mother. On Thursday the funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church by Rev. Wood, after which the remains were interred in the Oak Lawn cemetery.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 27, 1899 Jasper. Mr. and Mrs. CROW have been sick with the grip. Mr. LARNE is doing carpenter work for Mrs. DOWD. Mrs. HENDERSON has been quite sick with la grippe. Wesley LOPMAN has gone west and left his girl behind him. Miss Wilda HENDERSON has been quite sick with tonsilitis. Fred TYLER is hobbling around on crutches, the result of a badly mashed foot. Frank and Fred TYLER have returned home from their visit to Warrensburg, Mo. Uncle Hamp FITZGERALD is keeping himself pretty close this winter, as he don't care to mix with the grip.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 20, 1899 East Mount Zion. A.WHITE and A.A. KING were hauling sawlogs Tuesday. A.W. WHITE took a load of furs to Butler, Mo., last week. Felix TYLER and family spent Sunday with Clark RUSH and family. Mr. and Mrs. COLWELLS of Ohio, were visiting her father, R.G. PINKARD this week. Wes. SOPEMAN who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. CROW for the past few weeks, has returned to his home in the state of Nevada.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 20, 1899 Fred WATTS is another football victim. He is limping around as though he had tackled a freight train. Gus COFER, of LaCygne, was adjudged insane last week and is now in custody awaiting to be taken to the asylum. J.L. VANCE is among the many sick ones. George R. SAUNDERS, cashier of the Bank of Pleasanton is very sick. A.G. COPELAND is attending the Implement men's convention in Kansas City this week. Paul POLLMAN received the worst of it in the game of football this week. He is still rather under the weather from the effects.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 20, 1899 William JONES, the old negro, who was sick so long in LaCygne, and was taken to the county poor farm some time ago, has greatly improved. Later: He died last week.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 20, 1899 Daniel Hummell. Death came to Daniel HUMMELL last Saturday morning about 10 o'clock after a prolonged illness. For many months Mr. HUMMELL had gradually been growing weak, and though his death was not unexpected, that did not serve to lessen the sorrow. Deceased was a native of Ohio and was almost fifty-five years of age. He had resided in this community for many years and was a man whom everyone liked. He was a good honest gentleman and his loss is deplored by our citizens. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Christian church at this place, conducted by Rev. WOOD, of the M.E. church. He was buried in the Oak Lawn cemetery according to the ritual of the G.A.R. of which order he was a faithful member.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 13, 1899 On last Monday morning Jeffeson FLEMING passed from this world to the great beyond. He was born in Bath county, Kentucky, Octobr 8, 1820. He was married to Miss Mary KENNEDY in Indiana in 1845 and came to Linn Co., Kansas in 1859 locating within five miles of Mound City. Mr. and Mrs. FLEMING raised a family of six children; five of whom are living, one Wm. V., being killed in a mine accident in Colorado about a year ago. His beloved wife died in this city January 12, 1896, and was buried in Mound City cemetery, where the body of "Uncle Jefferson" as he was familiarily known was laid to rest Wednesday morning, services being from the Congregational church.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 13, 1899 Cadmus. I have, you have, he has, We have, You have, They have---got the grip. Robert FUNK and family spent Sunday at C.H. FUNK's. Miss Bessie FUNK visited relatives in this neighborhood last week. Mr. N.Y. COLLINS at this writing is still in a very critical condition. Miss Ollie LOVE, began teaching Monday after a two week's vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. VANCE returned to their home in Anderson county Monday. Jno R. McINTYRE had to dismiss school for a few days on account of the grip.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 13, 1899 Daniel STAINBROOK received Tuesday of this week from the Sect. of the Red Pol Society of Iowa one thorough bred bull, weight 1760 pounds, and one cow, weight 1135 pounds. The fire company elected the following officers at their last meeting: S.G. DECKER, president; E.E. WUTTKE, secretary; Howard McCARTY, captain hose reel; James DORMAN, captain engine. J.W. JOHNSON one of Pleasanton's real estate exchange, was in LaCygne Friday ascertaining the true value of this section from Judge E.P. McCARTY. Miss Flora WALLACE, of Neponset, Illinois, who has been visiting with her niece, Ida M. FRY and family for several weeks, left last week for Central Kansas to visit L.B. FORRESTER, formerly of LaCygne. T.B. TURNER who resides four miles southwest of LaCygne, swore out a warrant in Justice McCARTY's court last Monday for the arrest of Fred GRAHAM for stealing a dog. Constable HYMER went in search of young GRAHAM and found him and the dog comfortable enjoying each others society at the home of Rheuben GRAHAM southwest of LaCygne. The constable brought in both dog and boy and the lad plead guilty to petty larcency. Judge McCARTY turned on the screw of the law to the extent that $5.00 liquated the boy's wayward yearning for the other man's dogs. While there is no commandant to the effect that thou shalt not covet they neighbor's dog yet, Judge McCARTY firmly believes that there should be one.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 13, 1899 Mrs. Mary Hightower. On Tuesday at 12:15 o'clock a.m. the spirit of Mrs. Mary HIGHTOWER departed this life. This death had been expected for some time as the deceased had been a constant sufferer from consumption for several years. Mary DAVIS was born in Schuyler county, Illinois in 1858. She was left an orphan in 1859, and at the earnest request of her mother, previous to her death, Mary was taken into the family of that good old gentleman, Rev. Sam'l HYMER. In 1866 they came to Kansas when she was adopted according to the laws of the state. The deceased was twice married, first in 1878 to S.W. NICHOLS and ten years later to J.C. HIGHTOWER, who with her two daughters, Ida Mabel NICHOLS and Anna HIGHTOWER, and two step-daughters, Tillie and Mary still survive here. Her early religious training led her to unite with the M.E. church in her fifteenth year, since that time she had been a faithful and exemplary Christian. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church in LaCygne on Wednesday by Rev. WOOD, after which the remains were taken to Rockville for burial.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 13, 1899 Mrs. Huldah Christen. Tuesday was a repetition of Monday. When passenger train No. 1 arrived there was unloaded the remains of another LaCygne lady. Mrs. Huldah CHRISTEN, who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Julia SHUMWAY of Kansas City, died Sunday of paralysis and old age. Again the hearse and carriages were lined up awaiting the sad arrival of a most respected resident. The procession moved slowly to the Presbyterian church where Rev. NUGENT preached the funeral sermon. From there the procession followed the same course as the day previous to the Oak Lawn cemetery where the deceased was interred. She had lived here for twenty-seven years and was at the time of her death almost seventy-five years of age. She was the mother of Stephen and Arthur STEWART and Mrs. Julia SHUMWAY all of whom were present at the funeral. Thus another kind and loving mother has been called home and LaCygne loses one of its best ladies.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 13, 1899 Mrs. Eliza Ryarson. Last Sunday word was received by some of the citizens that Mrs. Eliza RYARSON, of Kansas City, Mo., had died the day previous, and that the remains would arrive in LaCygne Monday at 1:05 p.m. for interment. The many friends of the deceased at this place immediately began preparations for the funeral services. On Monday when passenger train No. 1 arrived the hearse accompanied by carriages were awaiting at the depot to convey the body to the Presbyterian church where Rev. E. J. NUGENT held a very tender and sympathetic service, after which all that was eartly of Mrs. Eliza RYARSON, a former resident of LaCygne, was laid to rest in the Oak Lawn cemetery. The deceased was born in New Jersey and located in LaCygne about fifteen years ago where she resided for some time. She was the mother of Mrs. G.T. NIVISION and was well-known by our older citizens. The funeral party from Kansas City was composed of Mr. and Mrs. G.T. NIVISION and Miss WINTERS, who have the heartfelt sympathy of our people in their great sorrow.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday January 6, 1899 Mound City. Mrs. Oscar McNEICE has the grippe. Fred FLEMING returned from Kansas City Friday. J.D. MOORE of Blue Mound was in town Tuesday on business. Mrs. L.M. STRONG is ill and is taking treatment of Dr. BASKERVILLE. Mrs. H.B. CONRAD returned Tuesday from a visit with her husband of Butler, Mo.

The LaCygne Weeky Journal Linn County Friday January 6, 1899 Probate Court. Dec. 30, J. W. PINE, of Boicourt, reported the marriage of Chas. F. JUSTICE and Miss Ida BERG, all parties of Boicourt. Dec. 31, Marriage license issued to E. BRANDYBERRY, of Kossuth, and Miss Fanny ARBOGAST of Critzer. Dec. 31, Marriage license issued to Michael APPLEGATE of Lossuth and Miss Ida MOORE of Boicourt. Married at the home of the Probate Judge.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County January 6, 1899 Willow Ridge. Mrs. BLACK is suffering with a severe cold. Miss Lizzie BLACK is home from Kansas City. The entire family of Chas. WATSON is reported sick with fever and la grippe. Friday being the fortieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jas WEISNER, also the eighty-first birthday of the former's sister, Mrs. ELKINGTON, they enjoyed a little turkey roast and it is hoped they may live to see many more birthdays and anniversaries. Last spring after T.J. LAWHEAD drilled one prospecting well and found a rich vein of coal and an abundance of natural gas he then set to work near his dwelling in search of the same and went through the same vein of coal several days ago and last Thursday struck the gas which he intends poping in the house for fuel and light.