This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JudyFranciosi Surnames: Myers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.osage/557/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great-grandfather supposedly was the first grand master of the Masonic Lodge in Osage City. I was told his picture is hanging at the Masonic Lodge. His name was Samuel L. Myers. It this true? Thank You. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Topeka Daily Capital Thursday November 25, 1965 Marriage Licenses. Richard SCHLEFEBEIN, Topeka, and Anna M. DeHART, Topeka. Phillip W. HOWARD, Topeka, and Patricia E. NICHOLS, Topeka. Robert ORTEGA, Topeka, and Mary A. VALDIVA, Topeka. Thomas B. KELLY, Lawrence, and Deborah E. GOOCH, Topeka. Clinton L. HOLSTON, Topeka, and Judith A. PERIN, Topeka. William A. LAFO(?), Topeka, and Ilene HASTINGS, Topeka. Ronald E. MORRIS, Topeka, and JoAnn WHITMORE, Topeka. Lowell H. JOHNSON, Topeka, and Sharon RICHTER, Topeka. Robert A. HAYS, Topeka, Jacqueline J. MADER, Mayetta. Nathan D. FISHER, Alamogordo, N.M., and Patricia A. ORTEGA, Topeka. John G. CURRIER, Topeka, and Lucille E. WINCHELL, Topeka. Clyde E. HAID(?), Topeka, and Shirley A. REED, Topeka. Ray H. ROGERS, Topeka, and Rebecca S. SHELDON, Carbondale. Randy L. MILLER, Topeka, and Diane K. KRAL, Topeka. Clayton D. SELBY, Topeka, and Cyanthia WEEKES, Topeka. (Note: Typed as printed in newspaper.)

The Oskaloosa Independent Jefferson County Saturday March 28, 1874 Married.--On Thursday, March 19th, at the residence of the bride's father, by elder J. Clay, of Camden Point, Mo., Mr. John E. STANDIFORD, of this city and Miss Mollie V. BYWATERS of Platte City, Mo. We wish John and his bride their full share of prosperity and happiness. May their path be a bright one!!

The Oskaloosa Independent Jefferson County Saturday March 21, 1874 Died.--March 13th, 1874, at his residence near Edgerton, Platte, Co., Mo., Thomas STANDIFORD, aged 60 years, 4 mos., and 13 days. Mr. S., who was the father of James and John Standiford, of this place was a Christian man, and died with full faith in his Saviour, and a bright hope of a better life beyond.

The Topeka Daily Capital Monday Novmber 22, 1965 Chester Erhart. Scranton.--Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church here for Chester ERHART, 83, Scranton, who died Saturday in an Overbrook rest home. He was born Feb. 22, 1882 at Winchester and had lived at Scranton the past 14 years. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora Erhart, of the home; a son, Geroge Erhart, Lexington, Ky.; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph ISAACS, Scranton; a borther, Roy Erhart, Winchester; two grandchildren and to great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Harveyville Cemetery. Baker Funeral Home at Overbrook is in charge of arrangements.

The Topeka Daily Capital Sunday November 21, 1965 Ora M. Evans Dies at 78; Rites Monday. Osage City.--Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McElfresh and Son Mortuary here for Mrs. Ora M. EVANS, 78, Emporia, who died Friday in an Emporia hospital after a long illness. Burial will be in Osage City Cemetery. She was born Jan. 2, 1887, at Osage City and spent most of her life in Osage County before moving to Emporia 14 years ago. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Delores LANZRATH, of the home; Mrs. Rowena EWING, Tiburon, Callif.; Mrs. Vivian SCHEEL, Carrollton, Mo.; and Mrs. Lura ROMARY, Englewood, Colo.; three sons, Jesses EVANS, Santa Rosa, Calif., Gerald Evans, Willits, Calif., and Alan Evans, Walnut, Calif.; a half-brother, Dave KIBBE, California; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

That concludes the material I had for that roll of microfilm. I have ordered, for posting purposes, The Enterprise-Chronicle, April 20, 1939 to July 24, 1941, Microfilm Roll NP #-3966. Have a good one!! Jim

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday October 2, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Walter THOMPSON, Jr., of Topeka, are the parents of a daughter born October 1, at Stormont hospital. The grandmother, Mrs. Fred HITCHINGS of Osage City is in Topeka staying at the Thompson home.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday October 2, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Joe SMYTHE of Lebo, announce the birth of a girl, born Monday, September 23, to whom they have given the name of Esther Fern. The child weighed six and three-fourths pounds at birth. Mrs. Sam Smythe of Osage City is assisting in the care of her granddaughter and daughter.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 2, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Will DAVIS and Pfc. and Mrs. Earl DAVIS of Scranton were supper guests Wednesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome CRETTOLL and family.(Peterton.)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 2, 1946 Pvt. Carroll L. THOMAS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Griff Thomas, is now located on Clarks Field, about sixty-five miles from Manilla.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday October 2, 1946 Attended Bankers Meeting in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. RANDALL returned Monday from a week's vacation spent in Chicago. While there they attended the convention of the American Bankers Association and also had the opportunity of visiting in the home of Mr. Randall's brother. Undergoes Operation. Mrs. Lawrence STEWART entered the Christ hospital in Topeka and underwent a major operation Tuesday morning. Mr. Stewart reported Wednesday morning Mrs. Stewart was getting along as well as could be expected.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 25, 1946 Miss Norma MORRIS, who is attending high school in Osage City, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Morris. Norma is staying with Mrs. Mary Jernigan in Osage City.(Besse.) Mrs. L.B. MORRIS went to Kansas City Sunday to spend the day with her daughter Ruth who is still a patient in the Bell Memorial hospital.(Besse.)

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 25, 1946 Lewis--Spade. Mr. and Mrs. Frank LEWIS, of Admire, announce the marriage of their daughter, Wanda, to Mr. Warren SPADE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Spade, also of Admire. The wedding took place Thursday evening, September 12, in Topeka, with Reverend Kendell officiating. The bride wore gray with black accessories. Her corsage was gladiolas. The couple were attended by Miss Wanda Wright of Topeka and the groom's brother, Mr. Herman Spade. The bride has been employed at the Citizens State Bank in Osage City the past several months. Mr. and Mrs. Spade will go to housekeeping in Admire after October 1.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 18, 1946 Miss Irene MORRIS, who spent the summer in Osage with her mother and aunt, Mrs. Amanda MORRIS and Miss Emily JOHNSON, has gone to Cawker City.

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 18, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Ed GRAHAM and family spent the day Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS of Osage City.(Besse) Ruth MORRIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Morris, has not been able to attend school so fart this year, having recently underwent a second operation. She is a patient in Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City, Kans.(Besse)

The Journal Free Press Wednesday September 18, 1946 Mrs. James NICOLAY of near Lyndon entered the Security Benefit hospital in Topeka Friday for a check-up and a few days treatment.

The Journal Free Press Osage County Wednesday September 18, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. Arnold LINDBLOOM announce the birth of a daughter, Monday, September 16 at Newman hospital in Emporia. The little lady answers to the name of Shelia Ann and weighs 8 pounds.

The Journal Free-Press Wednesday September 4, 1946 Mr. and Mrs. J.L. LEWIS, Eva and Wilbur drove to Cimarron Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and Wilbur returned home Saturday but Eva remained in Cimarron where she will teach in the high school the coming school term.

Thanks for reminding me which Davis is yours. I have put the copy of that notice and her long obituary in an envelope and will have it in the mail tomorrow. Snowing out there yet? Our fall temp today was 90 with plenty of humidity. Have a good one!! Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eldon "Mick' Mickelson" <mick.mickelson@comcast.net> To: <ksosage@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [KSOSAGE] Death; Mrs. Margaret DAVIS > Thanks for this post! Margaret Davis was my grandmother. You've found a > lot > of Davis and Lewis names laterly that aren't related to me, but this > close. > Eldon > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Laird" <jlaird@bellsouth.net> > To: "Jim Laird" <KSOSAGE@rootsweb.com>; "Jim Laird" > <KS-FOOTSTEPS@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:40 AM > Subject: [KSOSAGE] Death; Mrs. Margaret DAVIS > > >> The Journal Free Press >> Wednesday >> September 4, 1946 >> >> Death of Mrs. Margaret Davis. >> As we go to press we learn of the death of Mrs. Margaret DAVIS which >> occured this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond MICKELSON, >> living southwest of Lyndon. Mrs. Davis has been in poor health for some >> time and since returning from the hospital about five weeks ago had been >> cared for in the Mickelson home. She had made her home for a number of >> years south of Osage City with her son, Roscoe Davis and family. >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> KSOSAGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KSOSAGE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >