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/120 Message Board Post: The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, February 24, 1881 Page 2 Dr. John TAYLOR, one of the early settlers of Fall River, died on the 11th inst. He could talk in several Indian dialects. ----------------- A large number of walnut saw logs were carried away by the recent rise in the Neosho river, from the Island Mills, in this county. ----------------- A daughter of John STARKEY, of Osage Mission, was severely burned by her clothes taking fire from a stove, and her recovery is doubtful. ----------------- Mr. HAGERSON is going to sink a coal shaft on the STEWART farm, near Erie, which he has recently purchased. We hope he may “strike it rich.” ----------------- The smoke house of Edgar LEONARD, pork packer at Oswego, Kas., burned Friday night with considerable meat in it. The loss is $1,600, fully covered by insurance. ----------------- A jury in the Wilson county District Court has decided that the St. L. & S.F. railroad must pay $230 damages for a horse that was killed by one of its trains, the engine not having whistled at the crossing when the accident occurred. The case was appealed to Supreme Court. ----------------- Page 3 -------- Four-horse teams have been the rule lately. ----------------- Mr. WINFIELD has been under the weather the past week, but still keeps on deck. ----------------- D.R. CHAPPEL has returned from Eureka Springs, where he has been staying this winter. ----------------- Mr. TURNER’s well on Prospect Hill was frozen over during the recent cold spell, though it is twelve feet from the surface to the water. Which looks rather singular. ----------------- Mr. MASTON, of Big Creek, proposes to plant one hundred acres of his farm in melons, being grown for the seed alone, which is sold to an eastern seed firm. ----------------- Mrs. HIMROD is this week recovering from a severe illness of several weeks’ duration, so far as to be able to ride out. The many friends will be pleased to learn of her continued improvement. ----------------- Mr. I.C. CUPPY, of Altoona, Wilson county, drove several hundred sheep through town Sunday last. He was taking them to a stock farm near Humboldt, where he intends pasturing them the coming summer. ----------------- Mrs. ATCHISON, of the Occidental Hotel, has given M.W. COLE the general management of the business affairs of the House, and under Malek’s administration it will doubtless be run in a first class manner. ----------------- The pair of remarkably small ponies owned by the late Mr. F.C. GRAETER, of which we made mention a few weeks since, were shipped by Express to his brother in Indiana this week. ----------------- We hear the report that Uncle Drurey TYE is very near death. ----------------- Mr. C.H. ELLIOTT, one of our most industrious farmers, east of town, moves next week to Greenwood county. We regret to lose him from our number. ----------------- There seems to be a great many cases of diphtheria reported in this neighborhood just at present. ----------------- HERMAN boys have erected a claim house on the southwest quarter of Sec. 36, known as school, including 120 acres. ----------------- John YODER came home on Monday from Wellington. He looks very poorly, but we hope that with good treatment he will soon be well again. ----------------- We learn from the Vincennes (Ind.) Sun, that the funeral services in memory of Mr. F.C. GRAETER, who died here Feb. 8th, were held at his father’s residence, attended by numerous friends who had known him from youth up. At the Cathedral where he had been baptized thirty-eight years previous, burial rights were performed, and a solemn requiem High Mass was said for the deceased. ----------------- Married: - Feb. 21st, 1881, by Rev. J.N. BEALL, F.A. TILLEY and Miss Jennie PADDOCK, at the residence of the officiating clergyman; all of Thayer, Kan. ----------------- Died: - Feb. 17, 1881, at her home six miles east from Chanute, Mrs. Mary E. HALL, wife of A.J. HALL, aged 55 years, 10 months and 15 days. ----------------- Malek COLE came near being run over by the passenger train going south on the Southern road, yesterday afternoon. He attempted to cross the track in front of the engine, when he slipped and fell, and only for the cow catcher knocking him from the track the wheels of the engine must have inevitably passed over his body. Mr. C. escaped, however, with only a slight bruise on the shoulder, and the loss of his hat, as the wheels of the train passed over that appendage and laid it in twain. Persons should be very careful about passing in front of moving trains. ----------------- Card of Thanks – We take this method of tendering our heartfelt tanks to the many kind friends who gave such unwearied attention, and rendered such generous assistance during the recent illness of our daughter Katie. C. RUFF, L.A. RUFF. ----------------- A man must have great self control to do what is right, but he can do what is wrong by just letting himself alone. ----------------- List of Letters – Remaining in the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Feb. 24, 1881, and advertised on that day. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” BARTLEY, Mrs. Mary BROWN, Joseph E. CLARK, Mrs. Sarah A. CHILSON, Millie COOK, Franklin FIELD, Michael GILMORE, Mrs. Mary E. HAWKINS, Anthony A. HOLE, H.M. JOHNSON, Matthew KULLR, William LUTS, Scoat MITCHELL, Emzellah MORGAN, Mrs. Blanch MOORE, C.B. MOORE, Mrs. Low SAMPLES, James WEST, Harry WELLS, Sheffield WILSON, Mrs. Marsaline YOUNG, Mrs. Mary J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, February 17, 1881 Page 3 A lot of boys gave Mr. MANN a lively tin-pan serenade, last Thursday night, supposing he had been married that evening. It turned out to be a mistake and they will have it all to do over again. ----------------- John WELLS is somewhat recovered from the effects of his severe fall recently. He then had two ribs broken, and severe internal injuries, from which he still suffers and is enfeebled. ----------------- Fine Painting – Mr. C.W. PEET has just finished some fine painting and graining on the interior of Geo. NAY’s elegant residence, evidencing a high degree of taste and skill in this art. The wood work of the bay window is painted so as to imitate three different varieties of wood – black walnut, ebony and white ash, while the doors and other window frames have the imitation of French walnut and dark ash. The base boards are almost a facsimile of birds eye maple, the whole comprising the finest job of painting ever executed in this vicinity, and which is a credit to Mr. PEET, and fully shows him to be master of the art. He also recently completed a job of fine inside painting for Mr. J.W. FORREST, of Thayer, which received the highest praise from all who saw it. Although Mr. PEET is a new comer having arrived from York State about a year ago, he receives his full share of work in this line, and he comes with only this recommendation – �! �my work my reference,” and this is all that is needed by those who have seen his work and are a judge of mechanism in a high degree. ----------------- Elmer BODLE is having a well drilled. It seems as though Elmer was determined to have water in some shape. ----------------- Henry BIGGS who has lately arrived home from Illinois, has hired out to Dr. POSTLETHWAITE for the ensuing season. ----------------- We presume that S. BROWNING feels a great deal younger than he once was. But as we have not learned the particulars, are unable to say whether it is a boy or a girl. ----------------- The storm of Friday and Saturday of last week was the most severe ever experienced in this vicinity. The roads are completely blockaded with snow, which is drifted from six to eight feet high in some places. ----------------- The report comes to us that John HERMAN who came here last summer from Illinois, and who has been engaged in the well drilling business the past winter, has not been heard of for the last two weeks, whether or not he has left for parts unknown no one seems to know. ----------------- Wedding Reception – On last Tuesday evening Mr. J.A. CARTER and bride returned from their bridal tour, and a royal reception was given at their residence on Main street, superintended by Mr. and Mrs. C.A. DUNAKIN and Miss Sallie CARTER, which was conducted in a systematic and pleasant manner. The house was filled with invited guests who were desired to make themselves at home, and enjoy the occasion to the best advantage, which they were not slow to take advantage of. Refreshments were of the choicest, and served in a style that would have amply satisfied the most epicurean taste. This was an event that many have been looking forward to, and which was enjoyed beyond anticipation. The following is a list of wedding presents bestowed by the friends of Mr. and Mrs. CARTER, and which are very costly and beautiful: Silver Cake Basket – Mrs. M.L. WATKINS Silver Molasses Pitcher – John CARTER, Sr. Silver Card Basket – Lewis E. CARTER Silver Pickle Dish – Mrs. O.C. JONES Silver Butter Dish – Miss Sallie CARTER Silver Butter Knife – Walter CARTER Silver Castor – Mrs. C. DUNAKIN Silver Sugar Bowl and Spoon – Mort. CARTER Silver Water Pitcher – Chas. KRAMER and R.J. BARKLEY Silver Knives and Forks, Spoons, Butter Knife and Cream ladle – Mrs. C. DUNAKIN Majolica Nut Dish – Katie E. CLUNEY Complete History of England – Mrs. BECKWITH Waverly’s Novels complete – Mrs. MOREY Toilet Sett – Miss Emma WINANS Bronze clock – John CARTER Library Lamp – Mrs. C.A. DUNAKIN Paper weight and Vase – Mrs. MINOR Sewing Machine – Mr. and S. WATKINS Oil painting – M. Louise WATKINS Oil painting – Mary R. MOREY Chamber set – C.A. DUNAKIN Majolica card receiver – Mrs. S. WATKINS High chair – from friends Tidies and other fancy articles – from friends Bible – Mrs. C. DUNAKIN ----------------- Resolutions of Condolence- Adopted by the Chanute Lodge, No. 889, K. of H. at their regular meeting held Feb. 15th, 1881: Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Dictator of the Universe to remove from our midst the wife and companion of our esteemed brother, Daniel K. WICKARD, and Whereas, It is but just that a fitting tribute of sympathy should be extended our bereaved brother, therefore be it Resolved, By Chanute Lodge No. 889, Knights of Honor, that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Most High, we do not the less mourn in sympathy for the great loss and severe affliction visited upon our respected brother. Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of this Lodge be extended to him in his sad bereavement. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, and a copy thereof transmitted to our worthy brother and to the Chanute Times for publication. Jno. W. LOCKE, A.L. RIVERS, Committee. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, February 10, 1881 Page 3 Mrs. WILSON, from New York, is visiting her sister Mrs. L. CONE. ------------------ A Card – We take this method of tendering our thanks to the friends who manifested so much sympathy and rendered help during the recent sickness of our child. V. DeBRUNNER, C. DeBRUNNER. ------------------ Marriages: - On Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., at the residence of C.A. DUNAKIN, Esq., by Rev. J.H. BRIGHT, Mr. John A. CARTER and Miss Mary E. DUNAKIN. The newly wedded couple left on the noon train for a visit to Topeka and other cities, expecting to return on Saturday next, and in the evening a reception will be held in their new home on Main street, which has been fitted up very attractively. Numerous choice presents were received, of which we will try to publish a full list next week. They have our heartiest wishes for a pleasant matrimonial life, with joys to brighten their pathway. ------------------ List of Letters – Remaining in the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Feb. 10, 1881, and advertised on that day. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” ANDERSON, Louis (2) BLOOMHART, Jas. R. BERRY, Miss Mary COTTON, Joseph CONRAD, William DUGEN, J.E. ELLINGWOOD, Miss Jenny FILSON, Mrs. Sue GRIMSHAW, S.B. HELMAN, Miss Amey JOHNSON, Rev. J.H. JOHNS, Alfred MAGNURSON, Johan PARROTT, Robert PATTERSON, John W. RILEY, Mrs. Allie E. RUSSELL, E.W. SHEAFFER, Henry WHETLEY, Thos. B. WILEY, Green WOODWARD, Mrs. Sarah E. J.B. BEATTY, P.M. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Chanute Times Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas Thursday, February 3, 1881 Page 3 Thayer - Health in town very good. Our physicians, however, are kept busy answering call Thayerabout and beyond. Severe colds and the results are the chief cause for their visits. --------------- Thayer - Township election has passed off very quietly, resulting in a victory for the people, by the election of the following persons to the offices named: For Trustee, D.T. BENDURE; Treasurer, John MADDOX; Clerk, H. CRAM; Constables, John LAWNSBERRY, O.B. LUKENS. --------------- Earlton – The elction passed off quietly and resulted as follows: Trustee – H. BROWN; Treasurer – A.F. HEILMAN; Clerk – H.C.H. SMITH; Justice of the Peace – C.P. VANDEVEER; Constables – Stephen WEBER, A.L. BEAN. --------------- List of Letters – Remaining in the Post Office at Chanute, for the week ending Feb. 3, 1881, and advertised on that day. Persons calling for any of these letters will please say “Advertised.” BEATTY, Mrs. Emma BEATTY, Dvid BONEBRAKE, Franklin BRYANT, D.S. (2) CLARK, John CAVE, Mrs. Jennie CHAMBERS, Mrs. J.R. COLLINS, Dan’l EDWARDS, James ELLIS, T.F. ELLIS, T.J. GARDNER, Mrs. C.C. GRAYEM, Mrs. Ellen GIBSON, Mrs. Carrie HILL, Mrs. Temp. HUTTON, Isaac JOHNSON, L.M. JOHNSON, Christina JOHNSON, Thos. JEWELL, Miss Clara KOOKEN, John LARSSON, Eric LISELL, A. LYTHE, Miss Mamie MILLER, Alice MITCHELL, Emzellah MYERS, Miss Anna SHREVES, J.G. SMITH, Mrs. Emma SCOTT, Mrs. L.E. WHEADON, Rev. S. WOODRING, Hines WOOD, H.S. J.B. BEATTY, P.M.