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/Fm.2ADI/117 Message Board Post: The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, May 26, 1881 Page 3 The Erie Record gives a continuation of the present location of the “Old Guard” who were among the first citizens of that town, and which is interesting reading. -------------------- John COULTER has bought out the interest of B.C. CLEVENGER in the firm of CLEVENGER & Son, wagon makers, and he and L.E. CLEVENGER will continue the business at the same stand. -------------------- While Mr. COULTER was unloading goods from a car, on Monday, he gave his arm a sudden twist, which dislocated one of the small bones in his wrist, and it causes him much suffering. -------------------- Married: - ADKINS-DENNY – At the Presbyterian church in this city, May 24th, 1881, by Rev. J.H. BRIGHT, Mr. J.W. ADKINS and Miss Beckie E. DENNY. The groom has been connected with the Times office for several years, and is our right hand man. The bride is one of the handsome and accomplished ladies of our city. We extend our heartiest wishes for an abundance of matrimonial joys, and trust the union may prove a prosperous and happy one. -------------------- The wedding ceremonies of J.W. ADKINS and Miss Beckie E. DENNY took place in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening last, witnessed by a hundred or more invited friends. The church was handsomely decorated with flowers and evergreens. At half past eight o’clock Rev. J.H. BRIGHT, the officiating minister entered while an appropriate Wedding March was played on the organ by Prof. ROBBINS, a skillful performer. The attendants were Miss Sarah DENNY, sister of the bride, escorted by Mr. Paul BAREIS, and Miss Flora ADKINS, sister of the groom, escorted by Mr. Henry RUFF, followed by the contracting parties. The ceremony was brief and impressive, listened to with breathless attention by all. The elegant costume of the bride, was greatly admired, and the groom looked well in dress suit. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the house of Mr. ADKINS, attended by relatives and more intimate friends, when hearty congratulations were tendered the happy c! ouple, and many earnest wishes that the present happiness of wedded life may be life-long. A choice supper was spread, and fully enjoyed by the favored guests. The presents were quite numerous and valuable, being highly appreciated. We noted the Nut Case presented by Chas. C. KRAMER, as being especially handsome and costly. - Silver Tea Set, comprising coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, cream pitcher and slop bowl – Mrs. A.B. HENSLEY, St. Louis. - Parlor Hanging Lamp – Mr. A.L. RIVERS and daughter Fannie. - Silver Nut Case – Chas. C. KRAMER. - Silver Sugar and Mustard Spoons, with case – Drs. BROWN and BARKER. - Silver Card Receiver – W.H. RUFF. - Silver Pickle Dish with tongs – Paul BAREIS. - Toilet Set – Mr. and Mrs. M.T. JONES. - Carving Knife and Fork – Thos. WALWORTH. - Cake Stand and Cake – Mr. and Mrs. J.E. PLUMMER. - Glass Set – Mr. and Mrs. W.J. COULTER. - Large Medley Picture – Mrs. A.L. RIVERS. - Fine Oil Chromo – Mr. G.P. WILDER. - White Table Linen and dozen Napkins to match – Mr. and Mrs. L. ROSENTHAL. - Fine White Marseilles Bed Spread – Mr. and Mrs. S. WINFIELD. - China hand-painted Cheese and Cracker Plates – Miss Cina DICKEY, St. Louis. - Gold Bracelets – Mr. A.B. HENSLEY, St. Louis. - Fine Lace Handkerchief – Mrs. DENNY. - Gold Handkerchief Ring – Mrs. H.D. WASSON, St. Louis. - Gold Cross – Mrs. A.B. HENSLEY, St. Louis. - Basket of Fancy Flowers – Mr. and Mrs. J.A. CROSS. - Salt Cup – Omar ADKINS. - Stair Carpet and rods – Mr. Jas. DENNY. - Silver Tea spoons – Misses Nettie HENSLEY, Lena BAREIS, and Nan ROTH. - Large Oil Chromo – Mr. S.J. HATCHER. It was at a late hour when the friends departed for their homes, having passed a very enjoyable evening. The newly-wedded couple will have their home furnished this week, and will commence housekeeping at once. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, May 19, 1881 Page 2 A little girl at Fort Scott, daughter of Dr. J.B BRITTON, was kicked on the head by a vicious horse, and died soon afterwards. --------------------- Mrs. TIBBY, of Erie, has obtained judgment for $5,000 against the Mo. Pacific railroad, for the killing of her husband at St. Louis, nearly two years ago. --------------------- Recently we mentioned the death of W.N. GODLEY, of Parsons. Within a week after his death, his only son died at Girard, and two days after his son’s wife died, all within two weeks, and quite suddenly. --------------------- Stephen WEBER has been on the sick list for some time. --------------------- James CUNNINGHAM moved his family to Richmond, and takes charge of the railroad section at that place. Sam WATT and John ADAMS went with him. --------------------- List of Letters – Remaining in the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending May 19, 1881, and advertised on that day. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” ANDERSON, Nellie BROWN, E. CHALBERG, J. CLEMENTS, Geo. ELLIS, H.A. FRAZIER, J.C. FRIAR, B.M. GRADY, Jas. M. HARRISON, Mrs. Nelia HEARNER, W.F. HEARNER, C.E. IMMAL, Miss Rosa JONSON, August KELLEY, Aaron KILE, John W. LAROON, John Lee, Geo. MARSON & Co. MITCHELL, Mrs. Sen NILSON, Carolina ORVIS, Miss Emma A. PHELPS, Gillian ROBINSON, J.L. SMITH, Lizzie TAILOR, Mrs. Anna J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, May 12, 1881 Page 3 Mr. Geo. HAMMOND was down town this week for the first time in about three months. He has been laid up with broken leg and severe bruises caused by a runaway team. ------------------- Mr. McKIBBON, of Chautauqua county, made us a call last week, he being in town with a view of removing here, if everything proved favorable. ------------------- Miss Emma and Mr. L.D. EPPINGER, of Burlington, came down on Tuesday, making a visit to their brother Julius; and other relatives, also attending the circus. ------------------- We regret to learn of the death of a daughter of W.B. POINSETT, aged 16. ------------------- C.O. NELSON has written a letter to J.H. SCOTT, of Osage Mission, under date of April 25th, the envelope bearing a Canadian postage stamp. The document states that he is not afraid to come back, but seems to be not quite ready. He promises that depositors shall not lose anything by him, but we are not aware that these gentry feel any more cheerful since the statement was made. ------------------- Mr. and Mrs. PARKINSON have moved from here to their place near Wichita. We regret to have them move from among us, but what cannot be helped, must be endured. ------------------- Thos. SMITH is intending to move to Chanute in about two weeks to engage in the harness business with HAINES and Son, but of course will have to visit “Bunker Hill” occasionally, to see his fair one, that is if he knows who it is. ------------------- Married: - In Kansas City, May 5th, 1881, by Addison D. MADERIA, D.D., E.M. WILLIAMS of Chanute, Kansas, and Miss Julia ALDRICH, of Perham, Minnesota. Mr. WILLIAMS came to our town early last winter, and has formed many acquaintances and gained many friends among our people, by whom he is highly esteemed. He has purchased a fine farm near town, where the newly-wedded couple will make their future home. May happiness be an abiding guest, and their pathway through life be smooth and prosperous. -------------------- List of Letters – Remaining at the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending May 12, 1881, and advertised on that day. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” BROWN, Thomas BOMSSHART, G.W. BARNES, Mr. C. CARPENTER, T.C. CLARK, Darel CHANAULT, C.W. ERWIN, Elma FILSON, Miss Mollie (2) FILSON, Mrs. Mollie (1) FISH, Henry M. FULLER, Charles C. HOWARD, Palmer HORNER, W.W. JACKSON, W.Y. LEWIS, Mrs. P.A. LAWCK, W.M. MARTIN, Wm. MORLENSGON, Mrs. Pelter MAGNUSSON, John McPHETERS, W.H. REYNOLDS, Marion SMITH, George SILLIK, Geo. F. WENLOCK, T.D. J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, May 5, 1881 Page 3 Frank BACON has recently made improvements to his residence grounds. -------------------- Mr. Geo. E. COLE and Miss Lizzie THOMPSON, of this city, were married at Humboldt, on the 3d inst. -------------------- Died: - Willie Mina, daughter of Rev. J.W. TWILLEY; born Nov. 27th, 1880, died April 29th, 1881, aged 1 year, 5 months and 2 days. -------------------- Henry HERMAN is suffering from dropsy, and is not expected to live long. -------------------- Mr. AYLSWORTH lost his pocket book while in Chanute one day recently, containing $30. -------------------- Mr. Wesley BOWERS is farming a part of Wm. HAINES’ place in Bunker Hill this season. -------------------- Mr. Henry BIGGS has dissolved partnership with Dr. POSTLETHWAITE, and taken up his abode at Mr. Henry SIMMONS’ of Wilson county. -------------------- An old acquaintance (as we understand it) of J.C. BILES who was on his way from the northern part of the State to Crawford Co., is lying dangerously ill with lung fever at Mr. BILES.