This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fm.2ADI/111 Message Board Post: The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, October 27, 1881 Page 2 Tom ANDREWS, a coal miner near Thayer, had his collar bone broken by the roof of the mine falling upon him, about two weeks since. ------------------- Chris. MILLER was drowned in Fall river, several days ago, while trying to cross in a wagon, getting aside from the regular ford. Page 3 -------- The wife of T.A. BROOKS died on Thursday night last, after an illness of several months. -------------------- Wm. BOX is laying very low with consumption. -------------------- The infant child of J.B. COMER died yesterday. -------------------- J.W. COLE returned last Friday from a visit to relatives in Phillips county, some 200 miles northwest, making a very pleasant stay, besides enjoying the trip and scenery through a large portion of our State. -------------------- J.J. HURT was in town last Saturday, on a brief visit from Baker University which he is attending to obtain education in the higher branches. His many friends wish him success, and a prosperous career. -------------------- G.D. CHAMBERLAIN started last Monday upon a prospecting tour, to find himself a new home. -------------------- Mrs. BREWSTER commenced to whack the youngsters at Earlton school last Monday. She has a four months term. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, October 13, 1881 Page 3 Mr. JUSTICE is building a residence on Prospect Hill, near the one he recently sold. -------------------- J.L. FORDYCE has purchased the neat residence of M.F. RUFF, on Prospect Hill, which he now occupies. -------------------- E.E. DIX goes to Kansas City today, where he will assume the duties of his new position as car tracer for the Southern and the Gulf railroads, with increased salary. He is in the line of speedy promotion, which is very pleasing to his numerous friends here. -------------------- We learn that James HELLER, son of Mr. HELLER who lives just north of town, has received the appointment of Express route agent, and been assigned a run from Lawrence to Burlington. He entered upon his duties this week. He is an energetic and deserving young man, and we predict will achieve success. -------------------- G.D. TALMAGE is the name of the new station agent for the K.C.L. & S. road. He comes last from Hunnewell, but was formerly of Lawrence, and is well versed in railroad matters. Witt DAY will likely remain as assistant. Henry DAVIS, formerly clerk in the office, has gone to Ottawa, where he has a good position. -------------------- The S. WHEADON farm has lately been purchased and taken possession of by a Mr. THARP, of Illinois. -------------------- Died: - At Cherryvale, on the morning of Oct. 7th, of spinal meningitis, Harry H. HULS, infant son of R.J. and E.A. HULS, aged eleven months and some days. The body was brought to this place for interment, and funeral services were held from the residence of Mr. C. RUFF, on Saturday afternoon last. -------------------- D.H. CAVE, Esq., one of the oldest residents of Canville twp., has sold out his property, and moved to northwestern Arkansas. We regret to lose so good a citizen from our county, and hope he and his family may conclude to return soon. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, October 6, 1881 Page 2 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. MING, formerly of this place, died at Fort Scott on the 21st ult. -------------------- The barn of Mr. BAILEY, north of Oswego, was struck by lightning and burned, last week. Loss $600. -------------------- While Geo. McCLINTOCK was fooling with a revolver, recently at Chetopa, it was accidentally discharged, instantly killing Custis WADE, who was standing near by. -------------------- James DEWEY was arrested at Neosho Falls for stealing a buffalo robe, and when about being tried, attempted to escape, and was through by the officer, and soon afterwards died. -------------------- Born: - On Wednesday morning, Oct. 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. E.O. FREEMAN, a girl. Mother and child doing well. -------------------- Dr. BROWN and wife and C. ELRICK and wife started Wednesday morning for Iowa on an extended visit. They went by prairie schooner. -------------------- E.E. DIX has resigned his position was station agent for the K.C.L. & S. road, which he has so faithfully filled during the past year, for something better. -------------------- Married: - On the evening of Oct. 4, 1881, at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Chas. T. BEATTY, 1413 Summit street, Kansas City, by Rev. NEFF of the Summit M.E. church, Mr. Charles M. WILLIAMS and Miss Emma WIMER, both of Chanute, Kansas. The happy couple left for St. Louis the next morning. We wish them much joy in their new relation. -------------------- List of Letters – Remaining at the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending October 6, 1881, and advertised on that day. ANDERSON, Mrs. Manerva BONHAM, Geo. W. BURDON, Mrs. A.C. DAVIS, Rebecca FRAZER, J.C. FRY, Geo. M. JOHNSON, Isaac PECK, Frederick PIATT, C.M. STAUFFER, Rob’t THOMPSON, Isaac THOMPSON, F.M. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” J.B. BEATTY, P.M.