The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 4, 1898 Star Valley. Mrs. MAHON is quite sick. John REECE is on the sick list. Geo. HARP is moving on the JEFFREY farm. W.B. HARP marketed hogs in LaCygne Saturday. Preaching at the school house Saturday night by Rev. SMITH. Mrs. Rena PRESTON of Mound City, vistied her sister, Mrs. J.M. STEWART, last week. Miss BETHARD closed her school Tuesday for the remainder of the week as she was not able to teach. The young folks had a gathering at Mr. PRICE's last Friday night, it being the birthday of Miss Agnes. Jason STITES, candidate for representative made a speech at the school house Tuesday night.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Friday November 9, 1898 It is reported in LaCygne that Dudley CHAMBERS, of Merwin, has purchased a kinetascope and will start on the road with a moving picture show. The Hallow'eeners did some damage in their ramblings around LaCygne Monday night. This should be stopped. It is all right to have a good time but when it comes to the destruction of property the line should be drawn. T.N. MARSHALL shipped one car of hogs and one car of mules to Kansas City Monday night. Joe THOMAS of Kansas was in LaCygne Saturday and Sunday and purchased a carload of mules from T.N. MARSHALL. Messrs, C.A.FISH and F.D. CARPENTER of Cleveland, Ohio and F.D. OVIATT of Kansas City, spent Saturday and Sunday in LaCygne hunting. Monday evening a party was given at the residence of Frank ALLEN in honor of Harry HYMER, of Springfield, Mo., who is visiting here. A good crowd of young folks were present and a pleasant time is reported.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 4, 1898 Last Sunday Mr. J. D. PATTERSON and Miss Effie MITZEL, residing south of LaCygne, were quietly married by rev. Samuel HYMER at his residence north of LaCygne. The young couple are two of our best young people the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. MITZEL while the groom is a son of N. D. PATTERSON. They are good energetic folks and success in life is sure to crown their efforts. The Journal joins with the people in this part of the county in wishing them long, happy and prosperous lives.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 4, 1898 Grandma MITZEL died last night at the home of Jack PRESTON.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 4, 1898 In last night's dispatches we noticed that Mrs. Florence GEORGE and a young lady friend, of Washington, D.C., were killed there the night previous by a fast train. They were returning home from a party when the accident occured. Mrs. George is a sister t Captain R.F. THORNE, of LaCygne, and at one time she and her husband Capt. GEORGE, ran the Pleasanton hotel.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 4, 1898 Brooklin item. The youngest son of Frank CHERRY, colored, was buried in the cemetery at this place Sunday afternoon.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday November 4, 1898 Probate Court: Oct. 26, Richard FELSING, administrator of the estate of Robert EXTER, deceased, made annual settlement in said estate. Oct. 26, marriage license issued to William H. MILLER, age 27, and Miss E. Fay PHELPS, age 20, both of Linton; married by probate judge. Oct. 29, Marriage license issued to Richard EDWARDS age 47 and Miss Bemetha Angeline WARD, age 53, both of Pleasanton, married at brides home near Pleasanton on October 30. Oct. 29, Marriage license issued to J.D. PATTERSON age 21 and Miss Effie MITZEL age 20, both of LaCygne, married by Rev. Sam HYMER.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Republican Ticket. For State Officers: For Governor, W.E. STANLEY, of Sedgwick County. For Associate Justice, W.R. SMITH of Wyandotte County. For Lieutenant Governor, H.E. RICHTER, of Morris County. For Secretary of State, George A. CLARK, of Geary County. For State Auditor, George E. COLE of Crawford County For State Treasurer, Frank E. GRIMES, of Witchita County. For Attorney General, A.A. GODDARD, of Shawnee County. For Congressman At Large, W.J. BAILEY, of Nemaha County. For Supt. of Public Instruction, Frank NELSON, of McPherson County. For Congressman: 1st district, Charles CURTIS, Topeka 2nd district, J.D. BOWERSOCK, Lawrence 3rd district, S.S. KIRKPATRICK, Fredonia 4th district, J.M. MILLER, Council Grove 5th district, W.A. CALDERHEAD, Marysville 7th district, C.I. LONG, Medicine Lodge. County Ticket. Representative, R.G. MENDENHALL District Clerk, Ira B. CAMPBELL Probate Judge, W.E. McINTYRE Superintentdent, W.E. MAGERS County Attorney, J.E. WILEY Lincoln Township Ticket Trustee, W.F. BAIRD Treasurer, Sig. STAINBROOK Clerk, Wm. ROSE Justices, A.A. KING, F.M. CONLEY Constable, J.O .HYMER, Chas. WHITE.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Barracks--Marks. A pretty home wedding took place Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25th at 4 o'clock at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. Fred MARKS, 520 Southwest street, Nevada, Mo. The contracting parties were Mr. Guy BARRACKS and Miss Anna MARKS. The bride is a LaCygne girl and is a bright, winsome young lady. She has been visting in Nevada. Mr. BARRACKS is said to be a promising young law student. We extend our best wishes for their happiness.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Brooklin. A. MOORE was in LaCygne Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N.D. PATTERSON spent Sunday in LaCygne. The McBRIDE boys of Goodrich, are drilling a weel for Dillon MOORE. Walter DYER and wife attended church in LaCynge Sunday night. James GRAHAM and sister, Miss Ida, of Kansas City are visiting in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. PATTERSON and Mr. and Mrs. Frank CONLEY jr., spent Sunday at Mr. LAMPMAN's.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Star Valley. W.B. HARP has a new spring wagon. W.H. FULLER is building a new log house. Joseph COX has his new house ready to plaster. A severe snow storm visited this place Monday. R.H. SANDERS and family spent Sunday with W.V. LAMARR. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MAHON are the proud parents of a daughter. School commenced Monday at Brush College with Miss Grace BOOTS of Farlinville, as teacher.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 The following petit jurors have been drawn for the December term of Linn County District Court: R.R. BANTA, Blue Mound township Robert ROY, Sheridan W.L. SUTTON, Potosi Otto BROADY, Blue Mound G.W. BASKERVILLE, Paris John WICKERT, Scott M.S. SCOTT, Liberty J.A. ASHBAUGH, Mound City Will DOYLE, Valley Newt IDLE, Valley F.D. MYRICK, Stanton Marcus PRIEST, Mound City.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Boicourt. Mrs. H. McFADDEN is improving. Mrs. OSMAN is slowly improving. Henry RHOADES is very sick at present. James STEWART was in Boicourt Tuesday. Our school closed Monday on account of sickness. The family of Mr. MILES have been sick but all are some better at present. Mr. and Mrs. Nute IDLE returned home Sunday from their visit to Missouri. James BULGER had the misfortune to lose one of his fine horses which he purchased of Mr. ROGERS of LaCygne. W.A.P. BREEZE has been confined to his bed for several days with hemorrhage of the bowels but at present is getting some better.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Willow Ridge. Co. MASSEY is still buying calves. Corn gathering is the order of the day. C.D. WOLF was on the Ridge Sunday. L. SMITH's preparing to erect a new house. Fred BLACK has commenced his fall plowing. Geo. WORTH has returned to his wood chopping. A wild cat scare is prevailing in this vicinity. Rolly BENNETT is sufffering with a sprained wrist. Chas. PARK reports snow two feet deep on the level in Dakota. Mrs. Geo. SAWYER of Wellsville, has been in this vicinity this week. Mrs. Catherine GORDON who had the misfortune a few weeks ago to get her arm broken and a few days later stepped on a nail which was very painful and now along with the rest of her pains is suffering with neuralgia of the stomach. She is very ill.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Oct. 18, Charles HALL, guardian of the minor heirs of H.B. and Ella MILLER, deceased, made annual settlement. Oct. 18, Wm. R. MELINDA executor of the last will and testament of Sarah BARDWELL made annual settlement. Oct. 18, Marriage license issued to John McGINNIS, age 24 and Miss May HENSLEY, age 20, both of LaCygne. Married by Judge POTTER. Oct. 18, Rev. A.D. WOOD, pastor of the M.E. church of LaCygne, reported the marriage of Mr. C.W.K. SMITH, age 24, and Miss Verne DONALDSON, age 19, both of LaCygne. Oct. 22, Marriage license were granted to M.C. HARRIS, age 32, and Miss Mary E. CALVIN, age 33, both of Trading Post. Oct. 25, Marriage License were granted to Franklin R. DEFENBAUGH of Fort Scott, Kan., age 24 and Miss Marguerite HELLER of Mound City, age 21.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Married. On Thursday of last week, J.H. BARNETT, aged 62, and Mrs. S.E. FAWELL, aged 59, both of LaCygne, were united in marriage by Judge William GOSS. They are to of LaCygne's highly respected old people and all wish them well.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 William Gilmore Weaver. Sunday night between 9 and 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. O.C. GILLENWATER in LaCygne with his family gathered around him, William Gilmore WEAVER, passed to the other world. He was born on the STINE farm east of LaCygne near Silver Mound, Aug. 7, 1865, and has resided in and near this place almost ever since. He was married to Miss Mollie McGEE, March 16, 1890, and to this union four children were born, all of whom are living. On Monday afternoon he was tenderly laid to rest in the Oak Lawn cemetery by a large number of friends. "Gill" Weaver, as he was commonly called, was known from Kansas City to Memphis, having been a brakeman on the Memphis route for 16 years. He was one of those big-hearted boys who always had friends and would share his last with them. He was a faithful employee and was always the same good-natured "Gill." He was a member of the B.R.T., and twelve members of that order arrived from Kansas too late to attend the funeral. To the bereaved relatives and friends the Journal extends its most sincere sympathy. We desire to thank all who were so kind and tender to us during our late sadness. Mrs. W.G. Weaver, Mrs. O.C. Gillenwater.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 While in Buffalo, New York attending the national G.A.R. encampment a year ago, Mr. and Mrs. William GOSS of this place made the acquaintance of a Methodist preacher and family. Anyone who is acquainted with Mr. GOSS will feel amused to know that he took up with the preacher. The circumstances were like this: Judge GOSS and wife were watching the big parade and close by them in the crowd this preacher and wife stood taking in the sights. For some cause the preacher made a remark about Kansas that did not please Mr. GOSS and he told the preacher in a gentlemanly way that he did not know what he was talking about. The reverend gentleman took his medicine bravely and after remaining quiet a short time, he said: "Say, Kansas, I have just been talking to my wife and we want you folks to come out and stay all night with us." Mr. and Mrs. GOSS accepted the invitation and a warm friendship has existed between the two families ever since.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 28, 1898 Miss Kate DAVIS was ill the first of the week. Clarence ALLEN is having some repairs made on his barber shop this week. William GOSS now occupies the office rooms over Sifer's store in the Goss & Miller building, having moved from the building on north Main. The REECE brothers held a reunion on Wednesday of last week at the home of J.M. REECE in LaCygne. Following are the names, residence and ages of the boys: W.R. REECE, Holden, Mo., 68 years; E.B. REECE, Pleasanton, Kan., 65 years; J.M. REECE, LaCygne, Kan., 62 years; C.B. REECE, of Harrisonville, Mo., 60 years. They had a pleasant time and done the proper thing to a fine dinner prepared by Mrs. J.M. REECE. In the afternoon Miss SHRAKE took a photograph of the group. William BLISS accompanied his daughter as far as Kansas City on her return to Abilene Thursday. J.B. SAUNDERS suffered a severe illness Saturday and Sunday, but it now able to attend to business again. Mrs. E. MITZELL is very sick with fever at the home of Jack PRESTON in Scott township. It is very doubtful if the old lady recovers. Johnny WITCHER of Boicourt, was in LaCygne Monday and stated that the school at that place was now dismissed owing to the fact R.D STEWART, who is teaching there, had been in Pleasanton where diphtheria was raging and it was deemed best to dismiss for awhile. there are no cases in Boicourt.
The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 Jingo. Mr. HARRIS has put a new flue on the store. Everybody is gathering corn around Jingo. Mrs. KUHN is able to be up and around again. Fred COX sold about thirty head of cattle this week. Mr. HARRIS has built a new fence around the cemetery. Fred COX bout two cows and two calves of Mr. SPURGIN last week. Fred ATWOOD received a bicycle from his brother in New York a short time ago. Rubert SHUMAKER has received an appointment as blacksmith for the Indians at a salary of $1,000 per year. Mrs. TRIGG, of LaCygne was the guest of Mrs. MOORE an dthe family of Mr. JONES last Saturday and Sunday. Mesdames LYONS and LINDSAY have erected fine monuments to their husband's graves in the Jingo cemetery.