The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday February 23, 1888 The remains of sixty-four soldiers who were killed in the Indian wars, were recently taken from the old burying ground near Fort Larned, Kansas, and re-interred at Fort Leavenworth. Only two of the remains out of the sixty-four were identified.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday February 23, 1888 Mrs. Joe ROBBINS, who was sick for several months, died last Thursday. Her remains were buried in the cemetery east of town on Friday. Mr. Robbins and family have the sympathy of this entire community.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday January 5, 1888 County Officers. Representative, S.J. GILLIS. County Clerk, Oliver LEISURE. County Treasurer, Adam T. RAGLAND. Probate Judge, L.A. ETZOLD. Register of Deeds, Edgar THOMAS. Sheriff, J.W. HIXON. Coronor, Dr. M.C. CARPENTER. County Surveyor, A.L. STICKEL. County Attorney, H.D. MERRITT. Supt. Public Instruction, E.F. BROWN. District Clerk, J.L. LUNSFORD. Commissioners, T.A. SEATES, W.W. KIMBALL, F.A. WATSON.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday December 29, 1887 Married, on December 21st, 1887, at Baldwin, Kansas, our old friend C.C. HIGGINS, editor of the Cowgill (Mo.) Chief, and Miss Blanche BRELSFORD, of the former place. The News extends congratulations, hoping that Charley and his fair bride may live long and be happy.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday December 15, 1887 Married, at the residence of the bride's brother, east of this city, by Judge L.A. Etzold, on Sunday evening, December 11th, 1887, J.A. LOHDEN and Miss Minnie HARVEY, all of Seward county. The News sends greeting to the newly married couple and assures them of best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday December 15, 1887 Married, at Oak City, December 11, 1887, by Rev. C.E. West, Mr. William N. WRIGHT and Miss N. Ida SMITH, all of Liberal township. The News congratulates and wishes the young couple all possible happiness and prosperity.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday September 22, 1887 Died, in this city, last Sunday evening, Clyde, son of J.B. and L.H. MORGAN, aged about four years. He was buried on Monday afternoon in the Hillside cemetery, after service in the school house by Rev. C.E. West, of Oak City. The family and friends have the sympathy of the entire community.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday September 22, 1887 Died, near Oak City, on Saturday, September 17, 1887, Mary H.D. MOSS, in the 46th year of her age. Funeral services will be held at Oak City, Sunday Sept. 25, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. C.E. West. Friends of the family invited.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday June 23, 1887 Died, in this city, last Wednesday evening, Josie A. HAPPY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christoff Happy, aged 10 months and 27 days. The funeral services took place at their residence on Thursday evening, conducted by Rev. Bradley, of the M.E. church, after which the remains of the little one were consigned to their last resting place. The bereaved parents, brothers and sisters and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday June 9, 1887 Married.--Sunday evening, June 4, 1887, by Probate Judge, L.A. Etzold, at the home of the bride, in Liberal township, Mr. W.A. GORSLINE and Miss Jessie SEBRELL, two of the most favorably known young people in Seward county. None but the immediate friends of the happy couple were present to witness the ceremony which binds two lives together with its silken cords, and the wedding, though a very quiet affair, was one of the most pleasant ever occuring in our new county. To the good wishes already tendered the young people the News desires to add it congratulations, hoping that their may be a life of prosperity and happiness, with all the dark and troublous features common to most all lives, carefully eliminated therefrom, allowing the white-winged dove of peace to perpetually hover over them in their journey down the steps of time.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday April 14, 1887 We are sorry to chronicle the dath of the two eldest children of Wm. BURNS, at their home in South Finney county, the latter part of the last week. The children, five in number, were all taken down with the measles, with the above result. The other children are recovering, but the father is now very sick with a fever and will need good care. Such occurances as these are always sad, but they are especially so in this case.
The Fargo Springs News Thursday February 10, 1887 >From Rip Van Winkle. Miss Katie HOLLLINGSWORTH has returned to her home in the country. They can't stay away from the south part of the county very long at a time. W.W. SMITH is going to the Neutral Strip to find a home. He will soon dig a well. We hate to lose the boy, for he is a good, bashful kind of fellow.
The Fargo Springs News Thursday December 2, 1886 Under Liberal Items. Taffy pulling at W.M. HATTON's, last Saturday night. All present report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. HOLLINGSWORTH entertained their many friends at their residence on Thanksgiving day.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday December 2, 1886 Born, to W. C. and Mrs. FAGER, Nov. 30th, a daughter. Mother and daughter doing well. Father Fager and Grandpa SHORT are exerting themselves in their efforts to outdo each toher in exhibiting their joyous pride.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday December 2, 1886 Married, Nov. 28th, 1886, at the residence of the bride's father, four miles east of Fargo, by Judge Etzold, W.E. McCLURE and Miss Lydia A. MOODY. None but the immediate friends of the family were present at the ceremony. The groom is our ex-County Clerk, and one of the first settlers of the county. He is a young man of sterling integrity and is highly respected by all who know him. The young lady he has chosen for a partner through life also stands high in society. She was among the first to settle in this county and some time ago proved up a fine claim. The News joins with their many friends in congratulations, and hopes their pathway through life may be a joyous and prosperous one.
The Fargo Springs Times Seward County Thursday November 25, 1886 Susan B. ANTHONY a short time ago said that Abraham Lincoln was one man she could have loved. The many friends and admirers of the great statesman will now congratulate him upon his escape. We need the participation of woman in the ballot-box. It is idle to fear that she will meet with disrespect or insult at the polls. Let her walk up and firmly and modestly to deposite her vote and if any one ventures to molest her, the crowd will swallow him as the whale did Jonah. Beecher.
The Fargo Springs Times Seward County Thursday November 25, 1886 The Fargo Springs Band was organized last Saturday night, with Chas. H. EDWARDS, as President, and G.S. VanGUNDAY, Secretary. A.K. STOUFER was chosen as Leader and J. ROBINSON, Asssistant Leader. The following members were elected and given instruments apportioned as given below: A.K. STOUFER, 1st Eb Cornet; J.A. SUMMERS, 2nd Eb Cornet; G.S. VanGUNDAY, 1st Bb Cornet; D.T. SUMMERS, 2nd Bb Cornet; C.J. TRAXLER, Solo Alto; G.W. WICK, 1st Alto; Chas. KLINEFELTER, 2d Alto; Geo. CALVERT, 1st Tenor; C.W. ROBINSON,, 2nd Tenor; W.C. FAGER, Baritone; J. Robinson, Tuba; Chas. H. EDWARDS, Bass Drum; G.W. MITCHELL, Snare Drum. The band is composed of men with who are, with one or two exceptions, actively engaged in business here, and stand high as representative men. Eight of them played in bands before, and with a little practice the Fargo Band will be second to none in the state. They will meet for practice Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Fargo Springs Hall.
The Fargo Springs Times Seward County Thursday November 4, 1886 Our Newly Elected Officials. On last Tuesday the following well known gentlemen were elected to fill the following offices of Seward county: Representative--S.J. GILLIS; County Clerk--Oliver LEISURE; County Treasurer--Dr. S.R. FOSTER; Probate Judge--L.A. ETZOLD; Register of Deeds--I.E. THOMAS; Sheriff--J.W. HIXON; Coronor--Dr. M.C. CARPENTER; County Surveyor--A.L. STICKEL; District Clerk--J.L. LUMSFORD; County Attorney--C.J. TRAXLER; Sup't. Pub. Ins.--Mrs. E.F. BROWN; Commissioners--T.A. SEATES, E.A. WATSON,W.W. KIMBALL.
The Farvo Springs Times Seward County Thursday October 7, 1886 Died, in this city, last Sunday afternoon, of typhoid fever, Arthur CORLETT, aged 22 years. Deceased came here from Newton a few weeks ago and took a claim, and at the time he was taken sick he was employed in the Owl printing office. He was apparently in good health and seemed to be sure of long life, but the fatal fever came upon him, and soon clouded his bright young mind. For two weeks he suffered, part of which time his mother was with him, she having been summoned from her home in Newton to attend his dying bed. At about five o'clock on Sunday evening he died, surrounded by many friends he had made since he came here. His funeral occurred at 11 o'clock Monday, services conducted by Rev. Clark of the Presbyterian church. To the widowed and now childless mother we extend our heartfelt sympathy in this her dark hour of affliction.
The Fargo Springs News Seward County Thursday September 30, 1886 Died, at the residence of her son, Geo. SCHUREMAN, near Tarbox Ranch, Mrs. Mary M. Schureman, aged 67 years. She came here a couple of weeks ago from Emporia on a visit to her son, and was stricken with heart disease, resulting in her death.