The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 Miss Luella JACKSON and Mr. SIMS were united in marriage in Paola on Wednesday of last week. They have the best wishes of all. The boys serenaded them the night afterwards with a tin horn and cow-bell orchestra. They were treated royally.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 Probate Court. Oct. 11, Rev. W.I. LYONS of LaCygne reported the marriage of Joe BERRY jr., and Miss Frances WOODSON, both of LaCygne. Oct. 14, J.V. DONALDSON of LaCygne, filed the court affidavit of the death of John WORTH, of Scott township, asked that the widow, Mrs. Hattie WORTH, be appointed administratrix of the estate of the said John WORTH, deceased, and letters of administration were granted to said Hattie WORTH. Oct. 12, David MILLER, guardian of the minor heir of Chas. and Aggie HARRISON, deceased, filed with the court his petition for an order of the court authorizing him to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate. Said petition set for hearing on the 29th day of October, 1898, at 2 o'clock p.m. Oct. 15, Douglas WALKER was appointed guardian of the estate of John R. WALKER, et al. minor heirs of Peter BOLINGER, deceased. Oct. 12, Samuel HOLMES and Miss Minnie CONRAD were granted marriage license. Joined in marriage by Judge POTTER. Oct. 14, Marriage license was issued to Clarence CONRAD of Cadmus and Miss Grace McRAY of Farlinville. Abatement of taxes was granted to Mrs. Margaret COX on south 1/2 of northwest 1/4 sec. 18, town 22, range 23.

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/221 Message Board Post: Are there any local books written about the county history and it's citizens during the time period of 1887 - 1892? I am looking for Pierre Louis Charles CLERC, who immigrated from France in 1887 and lived in Kansas until 1892. The remainder of his years were spent in Jefferson County, MO, where he made a living 'making' , packaging and selling his products, such as stove polish. He did quite a business with poultry products - from feed to medications. Usually these types of things are documented in the county's history. If anyone can guide me as to where to find this information, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Kay, FL [email protected]

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 Willow Ridge. Monday was a stunner. Corn gathering has commenced. Road working is the order of the day. Chas. BLACK is breaking another fine young horse. Walter TOGOOD is able to be around again without his crutches. Mr. BENNETT and Logan PETERS are working this week in LaCygne. Wm. NEWSON, the old Oyster Medicine man, was in the vicinity last week. S.J. COTTRELL while visiting here, rented a farm near Block and and will move on it soon. Joseph BATES recently sold a fine bunch of cattle to his brother near Paola. William SMITH intends to start for New Mexico in a short time for the benefit of his health.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 Brooklin. The Grange had an oyester supper at the school house Friday night. Hal MITZEL spent the first of the week with his uncle, B. MITZEL. Charley CHAMPION of Mound City, spent Sunday with C. T. HARSHMAN. Fred and Stanley MOORE of Oklahoma are visiting at Dillon MOORE's this week. Mrs. GIBBS, who has been visiting J. W. LAMPMAN's returned to her home in Philips county, Tuesday.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 Mrs. Harriet TYLER, formerly of this township, died at her home in Joseph, Oregon, October 7, 1898. She was born in the state of Indiana July 13, 1838; age 60 years, 2 months and 25 days, she passed away. She came to Missouri with her parents when but a child. Was married to Zachariah TYLER, December 1, 1856. To them three children were born of which two survive her, H.F. Tyler of Joseph, Oregon and Felix Tyler of this township. Her husband enlisted in Co. A. 7th Mo., M.S.M. and was accidentally killed June 15, 1862, after being out only 90 days. In 1867 Mrs. Tyler moved with family to Kansas and has since resided here until two years ago when she went to Oregon to visit her son. She was so well pleased with the country that she purchased property and decided to make her home there. Mrs. Tyler had been a member of the United Brethren church for the past thirty years and lived a Christian life. She died happy and seemed ready to go. She was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor and was dearly loved by a large cirlce of friends. Her disposition was always to lend a helping hand in times of trouble an distress. She leaves two sons and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The deceased was a sister of F.M. CONLEY of LaCygne.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Thursday October 21, 1898 John BLOW is now clerking for the Geo. J. MILLER Mercantile Co. Wm. GOSS and Thornt BUNCH went to Kansas CIty Tuesday. Saturday was Master Fred LEASURE's birthday and a number of his friends gathered at his home and had a genuine birthday party. The little fellow was eight years old. Frank LIGHTFOOT of Pleasanton, was in LaCygne last Friday in the interest of his cigar factory. His goods are having a good run here. Last Saturday T.N. MARSHALL sold a fine bunch of cattle to Walter JEFFRIES and Alex McINTYRE who reside near Cadmus. J.Frank SMITH and W.J. THIRLWELL, of Pleasanton, were in LaCygne Wednesday. W.A. CHICK has fitted up the South meat market and now carries a fine line of meats. He invites all to call and see him. The dance which was to have been held at J.T. LAWHEAD's a few weeks ago in honor of Lafayette SMITH and wife will be given Oct. 28th.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 21, 1898 A Beautiful Home Wedding. Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock a very pretty home wedding took place at the home of J.V. DONALDSON on Chestnut street in LaCygne wich united in marriage Miss Verne, the younger daughter of Judge and Mrs. J.V. Donaldson and Mr. Chas. SMITH. The home was nicely decorated with hot-house plants and in the southeast corner of the parlor a large floral pyramid was erected. It was directly in front of this that the ceremony was performed. Promptly at 6:30 the bridal party marches into the room and in a very impressive manner Rev. A.D. WOOD, pastor of the first M.E. church of LaCygne pronounced the words that united the young couple for life. Only a few near friends were present. Miss Donaldson can rightly be called a LaCygne girl, having resided here all of her life. She is a young lady who posseses much ability in many lines and has many accomplishments. Mr. Smith came to LaCygne about a year and a half ago to act as night operator for the Memphis and has held the position ever since. He is a straight, upright gentleman and few men have more friends than he. The happy couple left on passenger train No. 5, amid showers of best wishes and plenty of rice, for a wedding trip in the south. The Journal, in behalf of LaCygne people, extends the warmest congratulations and trusts their lives may continue as pleasant as they have begun. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH will return in a couple of weeks where they will be at home to their friends.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 14, 1898 E. CLEMENS and wife and Miss Mattie JONES, of Mound City, passed through LaCygne Monday morning on their way to Topeka to attend the grand lodge of Rebekahs. A short time ago J.F. ROSS made a trip to Illinois with some thought of locating there. He came back better pleased with our community than every and will remain here. A.E. HODGES and mother, of Harrisonville, Mo., will move to LaCygne in a short time and occupy the William BLISS property in the north part of town. Mr. HODGES was in LaCygne Wednesday and purchased the Harrington farm which he will move on in the spring. Dallas ALEXANDER is to act as judge in a baby show at Amsterdam tomorrow. What do LaCygne people think of that? No false fire alarms will be sounded from the fire bell. The city clerk has been instructed to draw up an ordinance making it a misdeameanor to ring a false alarm from the tower and providing a fine of $25 for each of the guilty parties. Andy WIER who ha been visiting his sister, Mrs. T.B. TANNEHILL, left Wednesday morning for Leavenworth to join his regiment. Mr. WEIR is a fine looking soldier and he has every indication of a man who would do some great fighting for Uncle Samuel were it necessary. Al. HENRY has purchased the blacksmith shop at Trading Post belonging to Hare Bros., and is now doinga nice business. Mr. HENRY is a good workman and the people of that section may be certain that all work entrusted to him will be done right. Wednesday afternoon the new tower for the fire bell was completed to such an extent that the bell placed in position. No one suspected that it would be used so quickly. However, about 1 o'clock Thursday morning the bell pealed forth in loud tones and summond the people to the buring of the house owned by Mrs. N.S. JOHNSON in the south part of town. The house was completely destroyed. Origin of the fire not known. While L.C. FICKES was moving his household goods from his residence on Main street to the Harrington property last Saturday one of the bedrooms of the house he was vacating caught fire and it was by means of hard work that the flames were extinguished. It is supposed a match was stepped on and the paper that had been under the carpet caught fire.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 14, 1898 Probate Court. Oct. 6, R.A. ODENWELLER, administrator of the estate of John KENNEDY minor, made annual settlement. Oct. 8, marriage license issued to M.M. TREMAM of Fort Scott, age 27, and Miss Sadie STARKS, of Fulton, age 17. Oct. 10, Affidavit of death of Adam SMITH of Pleasanton, filed by Mrs. Mary A. SMITH, who on petition was appointed administratrix of estate of deceased. Oct. 11, Ed. JOHNSON, administrator of the estate of Helen JOHNSON, deceased, made annual settlement in said estate. Oct. 8, marriage license was issued to Joseph BARRY, jr., and Frances WOODSON, both of LaCygne. Returned by Rev. W.I. LYONS.

The LaCynge Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 14, 1898 Albert Crow Writes Home. Was in One Battle, During the Late Spanish War. Last week, I.N. CROW, of this place, received a letter from his son, Albert, who is with the 11th U.S. Infantry, regualars, at Mayaguez. Albert has been in the regular army for seven years, but says when this trouble is over he is ready to retire from soldier life. Among other things mentioned in the letter he says: ***"Was in one battle under General Shawn and was among the hottest of the fight, but thanks to a kind providence I came out all right. There is a good deal of sickness, but I have been very lucky, not having seen a sick day since I came over. We are comfortably located in good barracks in the Main street of the town. I have not heard from the states since I came over. Saw one man from Paola once but have forgotten his name. Did any of the boys form home go to the war? I have not heard of any going. In the battle I spoke of seventeen Spanish were killed and only one of our men lost his life. I tell you they run like jackrabbits. We were too much for them.*** I don't want any more war; one is enough for me. I am now in charge of a ward in the hospital. Have fifteen of the sick in my care. The sick roll is gradually diminishing and I think by the time the rainy season is over the boys will be all right. It is very hot here when it is not raining. Hoping that I may be able to c! ome home this fal, I am Your Loving Son, Albert Crow."

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Willow Ridge. Cane milling is in full blast. John BEARD was in LaCygne Tuesday. Wm. BLACK spent Thursday in LaCygne. Most of the farmers are through sewing wheat. Fred HARVEY and Burt DEHART are sick with fever. John BLOUNT is cutting corn for his father-in-law, Hank HOGGETT. Joe BATES arrived home last week after a month's visit with friends in the east. Mrs. Jas. WEISNER and Miss Edith HELM spent Sunday with Mrs. John GORDAN. F.E. KEITH and family are expected home next Sunday from their visit to western Kansas. (Note: Hoggett printed in Willow Ridge Item; Hoggatt printed in Star Valley Item. Both as printed in the newspaper.)

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Star Valley. School commenced Monday of last week. J.L. MAHON is on the sick list this week. Miss Helen HARP spent Saturday at home. W.H. FULLER sold some fine calves to Fielding HOGGATT one day last week. Mr. LONG of Brooklin threshed for Jas. STEWART last week. W.V. LEMARR is regaining his health under the skillful care of Dr. VERDIER. Mr. and Mrs. A. GREEN left last week for Kansas City where they will visit until next week when they will go back to their home in Illinois.

The LaCygne Weekly Bulletin Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Boicourt. Mrs. RHOADES is improving. The family of James ROGERS if very sick. Mrs. Isena A. SMITH, sister of Judge C.B. GRAVES is in very poor health. It is to be hoped she may soon recover. At Valley township Republican convention last Saturday, J.W. CARPENTER was elected chairman and J.B. COURTNEY secretary. The following ticket was nominated which are the winners for 1898: Trustee, James HICKMAN, Treasurer, James RUSH Clerk, C. HUDSON Justices, Thomas HAYES and A.J. CHURCH constables, B. HATTON and Morton HICKMAN.

The LaCygne Weeky Journal Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Probate Court. Sept. 22, Marriage license issued to William SHOEMAKER of Hume, Mo., age 69 and Mrs. Judith A. SMITH, of Prescott, age 64. Married by Judge POTTER. Sept. 23, marriage license issued to H.F. STOWE, age 39 and Josie BUZBY age 29, both of Blue Mound. Sept. 28, Marriage license issued to A.T. ACKERMAN of Hume, MO. age 21 and Miss Emma WOODS of Prescott, age 22. Married by probate judge. Oct. 3, The will of John B. McGEE was duly proven and admitted to probate. Oct. 3, Peter A. DAY administrator of the estate of Melina WATERS, deceased, made report of sale of real estate belonging to said estate.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Jingo. Lea DAVIDSON is still quite sick. Mrs. KUHN is quite sick with malaria fever. Mr. and Mrs. TAYLOR went to Drexel Tuesday. School commenced Tuesday with Miss STRIKER of Louisburg as teacher. Fred COX took some of his cattle and put them in JONES' pasture the 1st of the week. James MOORE had the misfortune of getting his cart broke up some last Saturday by breaking in a colt. The Sunday school had another election last Sunday, and elected the following officers: Superintendent, Mr. HARRIS, Asst-Superintendent, Frank KELSEY, Secretary, James MOORE, Asst.-Secretary, Lillie JONES, Treasurer, Gertrude SPURGIN, chorister and organist, Lillie JONES. Last Saturday three men assembled at G.B. JONES' and helped him to raise his barn. One of the chains used in the work gave way and some falling timbers struck Mr. Van VLACK, one striking him on the shoulder and another on the knee, knockinghim down and cutting his knee quite bad. He is able to be around at work.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Mrs. FOSTER died very sudden at her home, east of Jingo, last Saturday. The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased family Sunday by Rev. MENDENHALL. After the services were over she was laid to rest at Jingo. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss.

The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday October 7, 1898 Jingo. Last Thursday Mr. Ed. SCYSOM and Miss Etta JOHNSON were united in marriage at Paola. They are both highly respected young people and we wish them success through life.

This too, should be LaCygne Weekly Journal Friday, October 7, 1898 ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 3:16 PM Subject: Married: BEZBY--STOWE The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 7, 1901 On Sunday evening, September 25th Miss Josie BEZBY, one of Blue Mound's best and most energetic young ladies, was married to H.F. STOWE, county commissioner from the Third district. The bride is an acquaintance of the writers and is a young lady who posesses grand traits of character. She has for years been assistant postmaster in the Blue Mound postoffice, until recently when she resigned to accept a responsible position in Stephenson's Department Store at Blue Mound. Mr. STOWE is a young gentleman of good qualities and we wish the newly married couple happiness forever.

This should be The LaCygne Weekly Journal. Friday, October 7, 1898 ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 3:12 PM Subject: Misc. Items; Washington: October 7, 1901 The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 7, 1901 Mrs. S.N. SELLERS, of Paola, came down Monday to see her daughter, Mrs. C.C. ATKINSON, who has been very sick. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Deck ALLEN left for St. Joe., Mo., in answer to a mesage stating that her mother was dying. Mrs. J.S. BEAZELL received word this week from A.C. HIND, of Perry, Oklahoma, that he is still in a dangerous position. The trouble is caused from coagulations of blood around the heart. Blue Mound was visited by another fire last Thursday night and three buildings were burned. This little city suffers more than any other Linn county town from fires. They should prepare to fight as LaCygne has done. T.N. MARSHALL shipped a carload of hogs and one of sheep to Kansas City Sunday night. Barney LIMES and family of Paris township spent Wednesday and Thursday with Captain R.F. THOMAS. Mrs. F.A. TRAUL and little daughter, of East Las Vegas, N.M., arrived here Monday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WILGUS. When Mrs. TRAUL left LaCygne a year ago her health was ver poor but the climate of New Mexico has had a beneficial effect upon her. She will visit LaCygne about a month. Corporal A.M. HOOVER arrived home several days ago from Camp Merrit, San Francisco. He suffered with rheumatisim to such an extent that his discharge was necessary. Col. Ed. R. SMITH, J.E. WILEY, Feeley MYERS, of Mound City, and Cran LOWE of Sheridan township were among the prominent visitors Thursday. Tuesday afternoon Amos HALL of Trading Post moved his household goods to Osawatomie where he will engage in the grocery business. Mr. HALL has spent his early life in Linn county at the Post and has numerous friends, who wish him well. He was up to the time of moving, postmaster at the Post and as manager of the Hall store had made many friends. Miss Amanda WAY, that grand old temperance lady, who now resides in Idaho, is visiting Linn county friends. "Aunt" Amanda years ago was the leader of temperance work in Pleasanton and endeared herself to every child who grew up in that town.