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/109 Message Board Post: The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, December 29, 1881 Page 3 A daughter of Mr. DAVIDSON, south of town, was so unfortunate as to severely sprain her ankle last Sunday while alighting from a wagon on her return home from Sunday school. It will be many weeks ere she is likely to be fully recovered from the injury. ----------------------- Wm. L. GILMAN, of this place has this month been down in Chautauqua county, where he formerly lived, and has been conducting an interesting revival meeting, at the close of which some twelve persons professed conversion, and will unite with various churches, besides several who will join by letter. ----------------------- We regret to learn of the death of the wife of Dr. D. WOODWARD, of Big Creek twp., which occurred on the 17th inst. The death of a loved son a few weeks previous caused a severe nervous shock, from which she never recovered. The surviving husband has the sympathy of many friends in this great affliction. ----------------------- List of Letters – Remaining in the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Dec. 29, 1881, and advertised on that day. ALLEN, William ANDERSON, Sam’l CAMPBELL, Miss Mary B. CLARK, James CLIFTON, W.O. CONAL, Geo. FOSTER, Mrs. Lydia GATES, Lewis HAMILTON, Miss Anna HINSON, Wm. HILTON, Olof MALMBERG, S.P. NEEL, Chas. E. NOBLE, Capt. Pleasanton NOBLE, John NOBLE, John A. SCOTT, Mrs. Lizzie STOLIP, Mrs. Jude YOUNG, Merrit YOCKEY, Ellen WILSON, Virgil VENTRISS, W.C. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ----------------------- We are sorry to learn that D.K. WICKARD, of this place is quite sick at his brother’s in Fredonia. ----------------------- James HOUSTON, one of our oldest farmers, living north of town, has just completed a fine large barn, an indication of thrifty management. ----------------------- Married: - On Tuesday, Dec. 26th, 1881, at the residence of W.J. COULTER, in this place, by Rev. J.H. BRIGHT, Mr. Wm. B. PARSONS, of Iola, and Miss M.J. COULTER of Chanute. A large number of invited guests were present to witness the ceremony, and greet the newly-wedded couple with their heartiest congratulations, and wishes for happiness and prosperity. A bountiful supper was spread, and was partaken of to the full satisfaction of all. During the evening Miss Lillie SEEM and Dr. BARKER furnished the guests with some choice instrumental music, which was highly appreciated. The Cornet Band also gave them a serenade. The many friends remained until a late hour, sociability prevailing and pleasantness of the occasion hindering an early departure. We append a list of the presents: J.E. PARSONS – table cloth and napkins. Paul BAREIS – linen table cloth. Mr. and Mrs. WINFIELD – set of silver tea spoons. Mrs. H. DARR, Ohio – lace fichu. Martha SHANNON, Ohio – pair of towels. W.E. BARKER – celluloid toilet case. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. ADKINS – cake stand. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. BROWN – pickle castor. Mr. and Mrs. J.J. HOWELL – silver spoon holder. Mr. and Mrs. F. BACON – silver butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. WILDER – stand lamp. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. RIVERS – glass set and majolica plates. Miss L. SEEM – half dozen napkins. Mrs. W.J. COULTER – lace tie. W.J. COULTER – glass fruit dish. Rev. J.H. BRIGHT – coffee pot. Lena BARIES – pair of towels. W.A. COULTER – half dozen goblets and water pitcher. - In Grant township, Dec. 25th, 1881, by S. MICHAEL, J.P., Mr. Walter S. KILGORE, of Allen county, and Mary E. ALLEN of Neosho county. - At the residence of Mr. J.M. SWEET, in Big Creek township, on Sunday, Dec. 18, 1881, by Rev. John FOORE, Mr. Geo. L. TAYLOR to Miss Mollie J. PURVIANCE. All of this county. - By the Probate Judge, at his office in Erie, Kansas, on Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 1881, Mr. John T. BIARD to Miss Nettie A. CUMMINGS. Both of this county. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, December 22, 1881 Page 3 John COULTER is building himself a new house, three or four blocks south of the corner of Fourth and Main street. It is 14x26, story-and-a-half high, with a 14 foot square ell. --------------------- A lively fight occurred on Monday morning, between Maj. WARFIELD and Joe REED. Both received severe blows, but before they finished, Charley PRANGE arrested them, and took them before Justice LOCKE, by whom each one was fined $1 and costs. --------------------- Geo. H. KING, of Brooklyn, Iowa, has been enjoying a very pleasant visit in our town during the past week, with his old friend, Sam. MANETT. He took yesterday’s train for Texas, to spend the holidays with relatives. --------------------- Mr. E.M. WILLLIAMS, who lives about two miles north of town, has just finished a fine barn. It is 24x50 feet, and 16 feet high, with a shed 20x50, and an ell 13 feet high, and cost $900. The interior is arranged in convenient manner, with a tight granary of the best lumber. He wisely has it insured. An enterprising farmer, he conducts his business with judgment, and of course finds it profitable. --------------------- J.L. DENISON was up Thursday instituting proceedings in replevin for M.H. BAIRD of Kentucky for the recovery of several noted fine blooded horses, now illegally – as is alleged – in the possession of one W.G. NEAL, of Chanute. – Record. --------------------- We learned on Monday the sad news of the death on the previous evening of Mrs. MYERS, who came to Chanute but a short time ago, a stranger in a strange land. She leaves two children a son and a daughter to mourn her loss. The daughter has been teaching school for a short time at Bunker Hill, and in that brief period has gained many friends who will deeply sympathize with her in this bereavement. --------------------- Died: At his home in Canville twp., on the morning of Dec. 20th, 1881, John D. PETERS, aged 81 years. Deceased was a native of Bandon, county of Cork, Ireland, and came to Neosho Co., Kansas, in 1859, where he has since resided, being one of the very oldest settlers. He was esteemed by all acquaintances as an excellent citizen and neighbor. A member of the M.E. church, he devoutly accepted its doctrines, and strove to show his faith by his works. --------------------- List of Letters – Remaining in the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Dec. 22, 1881, and advertised on that day. BARTLEY, John BEALE, J.W.L. CAMEL, George COATS, Luther E. HARDESTY, O.T. LANEIR, Miss Eary LEHMAN, Albert (2) MYLER, Miss Lew OLOFFSSON, Anders PRICE, G.E. RICHARDSON, Mrs. Mack A. ROBISON, J.C. ROWANDS, Alex TEMPLETON, Joseph WRIGHT, Miss Eliza Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, December 15, 1881 Page 3 Ally DICKINSON has recently moved into town, and occupies Mr. STEELE’s house, just west of Frank BACON’s. --------------------- Mr. DAVISON lately from Michigan now lives on the farm recently occupied by Mr. BISBEE, two miles west of town. --------------------- C.B. JONES, “formerly of Chanute,” played an important part as special detective for the Santa Fe road, in the recent overhauling of roadmasters. --------------------- Mrs. HOWELL, who lives two or three miles southeast of town on Monday last, was getting into a wagon when the horses started which were hitched to it, and she was thrown to the ground, causing severe injuries. --------------------- J.N. TAYLOR living some six miles southwest of Chanute, has lost a horse with the “pink eye,” and has another sick. --------------------- A party was given by Miss Lena BAREIS at the residence of her parents last Friday evening, and a large number of young folks were present, and a good time was enjoyed. --------------------- Mr. Thos. FLEMING arrived in town this week, from Durango, Col., near which place he has been in the employ of the D. & R. G. railroad during the summer. His many friends greeted him heartily, as he is well known and liked. He will rest during the winter, going to Zionsville, Ind., this week, where his wife resides, expecting to return in the spring. --------------------- A girl added to the household of Mr. and Mrs. W. HAINES, this morning, is the cause of much happiness to them. --------------------- Almost a Blaze – On Monday night about nine o’clock, fire was discovered in the roof of the building next east from the Times office, occupied as a harness shop by J.W. TOY. The fire was near the chimney, and had quite a good start when first seen, having likely been slowly burning for an hour or more. Several good workers speedily rallied to the scene of danger, the roof was torn open and water promptly applied, with the effect of speedily quenching the incipient conflagration. Had this fire obtained a few minutes longer start, at least six buildings adjoining would have been destroyed. As it was, the occupants of several stores removed their goods, thereby sustaining considerable loss. The building is owned by Judge DUNHAM, and damaged about $25. Mr. TOY’s goods were damaged and lost to the amount of $50. Mr. McCARTY had goods damaged and lost in removal to the extent of over $100. --------------------- A Card – I take this method of extending my thanks to the many friends who worked so faithfully in putting out the fire and saving goods on Monday night last. P.C. TOY. --------------------- As this morning’s freight train on Southern railroad was switching a car of cattle from the side track, a boy named Thomas MURPHY was holding to the side of the car, looking backward, and received a severe blow on the head by striking against the corner of ROYSTER’s Elevator. Fortunately for him he held on to the car until it passed the Elevator, when he fell off. His cap was cut through, and a gash about two inches long cut in his head. A narrow escape from instant death. --------------------- List of Letters – Remaining at the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Dec. 15, 1881, and advertised on that day. BEALL, Wesley J. BRUNER, C.H. DONALDSON, J.H. ELLIS, Chas. HOAL, A.G. KINER, Chas. JOHNSON, Albert JOHNSON, Miss Fannie KNAPP, William MILLER, J.W. NAYLOR, Nancy PERRY, R.V. RAY, Miss Mary E. RYAN, Miss Mary E. STOFER, A.B. (3) YARBER, Hannibal Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, December 8, 1881 Page 2 Geo. SCHUTLER, of Wilson county, was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse in June last. -------------------- John FAGER of Osage Mission, has been arrested for selling liquor, and his case will be heard in District court, Jan. 10th. -------------------- Mrs. S.J. DEWEY, of Pleasant Valley twp., Wilson county, has been appointed administratrix of the estate of John GEMMEL, dec’d. -------------------- The wife of Joseph PIATT died at her home on Pecan creek, last Tuesday, of Typhoid fever. She was buried Wednesday in the family grave yard. --------------------- W.R. MILLER was tried before Justice WELLS on a charge of putting poison in a well owned by his wife. He was held for trial in the District court. Page 3 -------- Dr. BROWN’s new barn is completed, 20x24 feet in size, 14 feet high, and is unusually well-constructed, and very convenient. B.C. CLEVENGER did the carpenter work, which is in every way satisfactory, and a good specimen of substantial workmanship. --------------------- Miss Lena BAREIS, who has been visiting friends in Ohio, and Miss Flo. ADKINS, who has also been visiting relatives in Kentucky, returned last Saturday. Miss ADKINS was accompanied by a cousin – Mr. Jesse CONNELLY, who will remain a few weeks looking around in this vicinity. He thinks Chanute is a thriving young city, and a pleasant place to live. --------------------- A new boy added to the household of V. DeBRUNER last Monday, whereat Vitus rejoices. --------------------- The funeral of Dr. CONNELL took place at Thayer yesterday at 2 o’clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. J.H. BRIGHT of Chanute, in the Methodist church. The funeral ceremony of the Knights of Honor was used, the deceased being the Dictator of Zenith Lodge, No. 1879, of Thayer. Ben. J. SMITH, of Erie Lodge, took part, also Mr. MELBOURN, of Eureka Lodge, and Geo. P. WILDER, A.H. TURNER, Smith DAY and Jno. P. CONE, of Chanute Lodge. The entire service was solemn and impressive – the Lodge ceremony being beautiful and earnest. The visiting brethren vote the members of Zenith Lodge, true and worthy Knights, and thorough gentlemen in every respect, and they shall ever hold in grateful remembrance their princely hospitality. --------------------- List of Letters – Remaining at the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Dec. 8, 1881, and advertised on that day. ALLISON, Salina ARMSTRONG, Albert BAUGHMAN, J.W. DUTTS, Jas. H. HARRAH, Havie HARRIETT, Danney or Denny LAINE, Mrs. H.F. MANTHANS, T.J. PARKS, G.B. PETERSON, G.A. PHILLIPS, Matison REEDER, B.A. REYNOLDS, Mrs. Sarah RICHEY, John SMITH, Wm. L. WHEADON, Rev. S. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, December 1, 1881 Page 3 Miss Sadie FORDYCE is slowly recovering from a severe illness of several weeks duration. ---------------------- A letter from W.L. ANGELL, now in Michigan, was received too late for publication this week. ---------------------- Malek COLE has sold his livery stable to Lem and George COLE, who will continue the business as formerly. ---------------------- A very enjoyable party was given at the house of S.W. FOSTER, Esq., on Thursday evening last, about a dozen couple being in attendance, and the guests were highly entertained for a few hours. ---------------------- A child of Mr. F.R. SWEENEY’s died on Thursday last. ---------------------- A fine infant daughter was presented to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. CARTER on the 24th inst., upon the advent of which John killed the “fatted calf.” ---------------------- Mrs. G.P. WILDER attended a family reunion at Lawrence on Thanksgiving Day. ---------------------- J.R. DETWILER, of Osage Mission, advertises his business for sale, being desirous of going to Colorado. ---------------------- List of Letters – Remaining at the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Dec. 1, 1881, and advertised on that day. BARNETT, Alfred H. BONIPHANT, Miss Mary BROWN, Mrs. William COLLINS, Dan EDWARDS, Sophia GARRISON, Miss Rebekie HOWELL, W.S. HUFFMAN, Miss L.A. JONSON, Fred KELLER, A.B. MENDELL, W.E. NELSON, Miss Mary PURVEANCE, R.B. TAYLOR, Chas. H. WILLIAMS, J.C. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” J.B. BEATTY, P.M.