The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday August 17, 1882 Osage City is in debt $14,956 and has a sinking funer of $2,661. Burlingame has a sinking fund of $10.00 and is in debt, $5,275. Lyndon is in debt $1000 and has sinking fund of $850,---Journal. Ahem; Yes., and Carbondale, the boss city of Osage county has not a dollar of indebitedness, and $2,000 in the treasury. How high is dot?

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday August 10, 1882 An Old Timer Gone. Died at his home, on the Dragoon, on Saturday, August 6, 1882, Mr. Burgess WORRALL, in the seventy-seventh years of his age. Mr. Worrall came to Kansas from Ohio in 1868, and settled near Lawrence in Douglas county, where he remained until 1869, when he removed to the place where he resided when death overtook him. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss and has four children now living, who are well known. Orrin Worrall, living at Osage City, Amos, with whom the father resided; Mrs. SEITT, living in Michigan Valley, and a married daughter living in Ohio. The deceased wa a man beloved and respected by everyone for his sterling virtues, and he will long be remembered by his friends and acquaintances.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday August 10, 1882 Thanks. On last Saturday evening, the Lyndon Cornet band, headed by its efficient leader, Prof. Jas. BAIN, made their appearance on our streets, and disbarred sweet music for the people, after which they serenaded some of our principal places and people, so that music was in the air until a late hour, when the boys wended their way home followed by the good wishes of every body, and the hope that they will come again soon. Among the members who were here we found, D. INGRAHAM, Tony RICHARSON, T.E. DEMPSTER, Fred JENNESS, Wm. WEST, Robt. MILLER, Geo. MILLER, L.M. ROTHE, Ed WHITE, N. KIRBY, C. WHITMAN, Jas. BAIN, the leader, and our fellow townsman, Lew. DANHAUER. The boys play well and wear a very neat uniform, and are on the high road to success. They will blow at the State Fair in September.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday August 3, 1915 Married at Lyndon, on Thursday, July 27, Mr. Manford W. SAXON and Miss Mary A. CANN, both of this city. The happy couple have our best wishes for their future prosperity.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday August 3, 1882 Died, on Sunday night, July 23, Lena R., infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.S. BRACKMAN, aged eighteen months.

The Carbondale Independent Wednesday August 3, 1882 Mr. THOMAS, of the firm of Thomas & Goss, of Michigan Valley, has sold his interest in the firm to a man by the name of McGEE from Missouri.

The Carbonale Independent Osage County Wednesday June 29, 1882 Married, in North Topeka, on Thursday, last, by the Rev. Dunlap, Wm. W. DYMOND to Jessie F. URIE, both of this place. When you do so again, Will, don't steal away under cover of another wedding, but tell us about it before hand. Still the happy couple have our best wishes.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday June 29, 1882 Married at Scranton, on Tuesday, June 20, by the Rev. Thos. Moore, of Osage City, Geo. MONAHAN, Police Judte of Scranton to Elizabeth KELLY, late of England. Long life and happiness to the happy couple is the wish of the Independent.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday June 22, 1882 We learn from Burlingame that Mrs. Violet MARSHALL died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. F.W. HUNT, Wednesday last, June 14, of chronic inflammation of the stomach. Mrs. Marshall was the mother of T.S. and Sam'l Marshall, of Osage City. There are four other children living.

The Carbondale Independent Wednesday June 22, 1882 John F. YOUNG, of Scranton, State Organizer of the Knights of Labor for Kansas, will address the working people and all others interested at Mitchell's Hall, in this city, on Saturday evening, June 24, on the aims and objects of the order, after which he will reorganize the assembly at this place. Let there be a full turn out.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday June 1, 1882 Married, in Burlingame, on Thursday, May 25, Will E. BUSH to Ella JARBOE, both of that place. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for a three weeks visit in Jerseyville, Ill. Before their departure they were presented with an elegant silver set consisting of four pieces by the grooms employer and fellow clerks. We wish them all happiness in all future life.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday May 25, 1882 Married, at Scranton, Kansas, by Rev. W. C. Howard, May 14th, 1882, Alfred G. WHITE and Miss Mary J. MARTIN, both of Scranton.

The Carbondale Independent Wednesday May 18, 1882 Fred WILLIAMS was thrown from his horse on Friday last and had his collar bone and two ribs broken. He is doing well.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday May 18, 1882 Thomas S. GRIEVES, an old and respected citizen of this county, died at his residence in Osage City, on the 6th inst.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday May 18, 1882 Hotels: Sutherland Hotel, A.M. Sutherland, Prop. Merchants Hotel, Mrs. M.A. Hunt, Prop. Cottage Hotel, C.A. Ellis, Prop. Ohio House, Mrs. C.H. Green, Prop. Restaurants: Ed McCall, P.V. Griggs. Billiards: A.M. Sutherland, Alex Montgomery, Ed. McCall, C.H. Green, Robt. Mitchell. Liveries: T.G. Muir, Chas. Manrose, Ashley & Bentley; Rice & Perryman; R.M. Grant. Drays: Rice & Perryman; Ashley & Bentley. Dry Goods and Groceries: S.Minshall; Green & McKee; J.G. Ellis & Co.; F. O'Donnell. Groceries: D.H. Kidwell; P.M. Gibbs. Furniture: W.H. Reed; C.V. Bradley. Druggists: C.C. Moore; O.J. Gauger. Physicians: I.D. Burdick; M.T. Perrine; M. McNally; L.V.D. Tosh; C.C. Moore. Hardware: R.H. McClair; Helsel & Urich; Green & McKee. Implements: R.H. McClair; Burdick Bros.; Helsel & Urich; D.B. Burdick. Lumber: W.U. Wheatley & Co.; W.C. Edwards. Flour and Feed: Carbondale Mill Company; J.M. Curry; E.J. Jurrens. Meat Markets: Miller & Dargitz; B.F. Hoy. Shoe Stores: W.F. Stoltzman; H. Bjorklund. Harness and Saddles: G.B. Scott; S.D. Barry & Co. Confectioners: John T. May; B.L. Royce; Jas McDonald. Barbers: Eugene Normandin; Ed. Robinson. Stone Masons: George Perry; John Wagoner; J.H. Dymond. Wagonmakers: Thos. Leachman; Daniel Wolf. Miscellaneous: Postoffice, R.H. Bartlett, Postmaster. Geo. Waetzig, Watchmaker and Jeweler. Wm. Collins, Postoffice News Stand. R.R. Dunbar, Hay and Stock. S.B. Bradford, Attorney at Law. J.K. Howe, Dental Surgeon. Fred Roessler, Tobacco and Cigars. The Carbondale Bank, J.D. Salmons, Cash. Irvin Bros., Contractors and Builders. J. Cusworth, Restaurant and Bakery. Mrs. L.C. Minshall, Milliner and Dressmaker.

The Topeka Daily Capital Friday December 23, 1960 Richland Man Dies at Age 71. Services willbe at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist Church at Overbrook for Charles DESQUE, 71, of the Richland community , who died Thurday in a Topeka hospital. Burial will be in the Overbrook Cemetery. He was born on a farm east of Overbrook, Oct. 4, 1889, and lived all of his life in the Overbrook and Richland communities. He was a member of Lodge No. 62, AF&AM at Overbrook. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Desque of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Herberling of Richland and Mrs. Dorothy GOFF, of Carbondale; three brothers, John DESQUE, of Richland, J.A. Desque of Overbrook and Edward Desque, Route 1; two sisters, Mrs. Louis REILLY, 909 Oakland, and Mrs. Joe BUSH of Connersville, Ind.; three grandsons; and one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Baker Funeral Home of Overbrook is in charge of arrangements.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday May 18, 1882 Carbondale. City Officers: Mayor, R.H. BARTLETT; Police Judge, J.G. ELLIS; City Clerk, P.V. GRIGGS; Treasurer, O.J. GAUGER; Marshal, Geo. W. ARREL; Councilmen, R.B. McKEE, R.H. McCLAIR, Fred ROESSLER, Wm. IRVIN, Chas. DAVIS. School Board. Clerk, R.B. McKEE; Treasurer, R.H. McCLAIR; Director, Jas. DICKINSHEETS.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday May 18, 1882 Township Officers. Trustee, Ernest WEATZIG; Clerk, O.J. GAUGER; Treasurer, Aaron KINNEY; Justices, John T. MAY, Jos. LAW; Constables, Chas. MANROSE, Porter WILLIS.

The Carbondale Independent Osage County Wednesday May 18, 1882 Osage County Officers. County Clerk, C.A. COTTRELL; Treasurer, John C. RANKIN; Register, H.W. JENNESS; Clerk of Court, W.A. COTTERMAN; Probate Judge, Alex BLAKE; Sheriff, H.W. SMITH; County Attorney, S.B. BRADFORD; Surveyor, D.F. COON; Coroner, Calvin RANSOM; Commissioners, G.S. BROCK, A.L. LANNING, H.M. CRUM. Justice of District Court, C.B. GRAVES; County Supt., H.K. McCONNELL.

The Carbondale Independent March 29, 1882 J.W. RICE has recently taken S.W. PERRYMAN into partnership in the draying business, and the two are going to add the livery and feed business to it, and for that purpose are erecting a barn 40x42 feet, two stories high, just in the rear of Hoy's meat market.