The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 15, 1900 L.J. SPRENGLE received a wedding announcement last week from Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin HARDING, of Robinson, Kan., announcing the marriage of their daughter, Nellie to Rev. W.C. HANSON, June 6th. Mr. HANSON was a number of years foreman in this office and he was an experience printer. He later entered the ministry and was the M.E. pastor at Linn four years. Two years he preached in Wathena where his wife died, and this year he was sent to Robinson. His friends here sent their congratulations.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 8, 1900 Morrowville. M.A. STOKER has begun the work of numbering the people of Mill Creek and Coleman townships. Arner ROBBINS, wife and baby returned to Morrowville last Friday after being absent for about three months. A party of Mr. and Mrs. MYERS' friends went out to their home Friday evening and partook of a sumptious repast of strawberries, cream and cake. All had a good time. Mrs. J.D. BIDLAKE, her son and daughter of Odell, Neb., drove down to Morrowville Saturday and visited in the home of M.H. GRIMES, who is a brother to Mrs. BIDLAKE. They returned Monday taking little Beryl GRIMES with them for a two week's visit. Elder MENZIES and wife, of Norton, Ks., are spending the week visiting with the MENZIES family in the Pursley neighborhood. Miss M. ALLIE SPRADLIN arrived on the noon train Tuesday from Topeka, where she delivered a series of lectures in the interest of the Clara Barton home. Mr. and Mrs. Dan ALLEN visited in the home of Frank PURSLEY and family last Sunday.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 8, 1900 Divide Items. Mrs. HARMON of Palmer, visited her sister, Mrs. PYM a few days last week. Master George CULLIMORE accompanied W.H. GRINDLE home from Frankfort and will remain a few days visiting relatives. Mrs. Alex LULL and Miss Josie of Morrowville, visited in the home of John ROCHE and Lue LULL a couple of days last week. W.I. DAVIS was kicked by a horse last Wednesday evening. He is unable to work at present but is slowly recovering. Messrs. ROBINSON and EUANMS(?) were out on Ash Creek one day last week trying to convince the farmers that they needed new harvesters. L. FRAGER and wife attended commencement exercises of the Acedemy at Washington last Friday night. Mrs. Dr. WILLIAMSON was at J.F. COLDERS Thursday afternoon.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 8, 1900 Grand View. There was a party at John SCHIACH's last week, the event being Miss Hannah's 20th birthday. Earnest KAIN visited in the district Sunday. Miss Effie BURNS and Frank DAY attended divine services at Grand View Sunday. Hank BURNS shelled corn for the FRASER brothers last week. Corn is coming to the front now and wheat will soon be on hand with oats a near companion. Miss Mable BURNS gave a birthday party to her many little friends last Wednesday. A.J. TUTTLE took the winter suits off his sheep this week. John FRASER assisted him. Miss Minnie TUTTLE says ranch life and pancakes don't suit her. Mr. LANPHERE delivered hogs at Morrow Friday of last week. M.A. STOKER, our loyal neighbor, was up this way June 1, asking us where we lived and what our name was and who our grandpa was and so on. He is the man for the job.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 8, 1900 Misses Jessie and Mamie FISHER, of Norman, O.T., arrived in the city Saturday to visit the CORE and FISHER families. Dr. HAGEMAN was at Clifton last week and installed Rev. FISHER as permanent pastor of the Presbyterian church of that place. Mrs. H.J. MATTESON came down from Haddam Saturday to visit with her husband's people, and Mr. MATTESON was her to spend Sunday. Mrs. A.H. STOUT received word Saturday that her sister, who lives in Tobias, Neb., was seriously ill. She left on the noon train. Mrs. T.H. CORRELL and Mrs. R.B. BENN went to Hanover Saturday and spent a few days pleasantly visiting Mrs. CORRELL's people. L. ROOT was called to Kansas City Saturday night. His son Charles has been west and contracted mountain fever and is quite ill. Mrs. Nellie WOODS and children started for their home in Waverly, Ill, MOnday after a pleasant visit in the city with the W.W. HILTON family. W.L. ALMACK went to Jewell City Saturday night and spent Sundaqy with his wife. He says his family will return here the latter part of this week. T.H. EVES returned from his southern trip last Friday after an absences of six weeks. Mrs. EVES and Mrs. HILL returned several days in advance of Mr. EVES. Mrs. M.J. HOLLOWAY and daughter Ida went to K.C. last week. They will be gone three weeks during which time they will visit Mrs. HOLLOWAY's brother in Atchison county. Lewis COUNCE, who has been in New Orleans, La., for the past eighteen months, whre he has a good position, surprised his folks Tuesday by coming home. He will visit here about a month. Miss Winifred BALLARD and little nephew, Maurice DAMETZ, started Tuesday for Minnesota, to visit Miss Winifred's sister, Mrs. Frank DAMATZ who has been in Omaha receiving medical aid, will accompany them. Editor PALMER and wife returned from Hamilton, Ont., last Saturday after an absence from home of five weeks. Mr. PALMER spent four weeks in Chicago attending the M.E. general conference. It is reported that Miss Ada CASE of Wauseon, Ohio, who is well known in this city, was recently married to an Ohio gentleman. Geo. NYCE, of this city, has been appointed delegate from the Baker University, Baldwin, Ks., by the Y.M. association, to the Western Students Conference which convenes at Geneva, Wis., June 15-24. Marshall ROBERTS was thoughtful of us this week and brought us two boxes of his choice strawberries. Mr. ROBERTS is the champion stawberry grower of this county, and he is one of the few who fills Washington markets with fine berries in their season. A.R. MENGERS was here Monday form Hanover township transacting business. Mr. MENGERS has had some favorable mention by his friends as a suitable candidate for the Republican ticket for county commissioner to succeed Commissioner BROCKMEYER. Fred FOOTE found he had not time to take care of the work as census taker after he was appointed so he have way and Wm. SMITH came over from Marysville last week and appointed C.B. Van HORN, who is now making the rounds and taking the census. He finds it requires much work and will keep him very busy to get through so he can make his report by July 1st, the required time.

The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 8, 1900 Miss May KING went to Doniphan county Tuesday. Miss Bess YODER is exepected home today from Baker University. Charle COUNCE is learning telegraphy at the B.& M. depot. Mrs. W.E. WILSON returned home from Topeka Saturday evening. Mrs. Mary REEVE went up to Haddam Saturday evening for a visit. Miss Zuba AYERS returned to her home in Osborne county this week. Simon STOUT and wife, of Haddam, visited their son, A.H. STOUT this week. W.R. EVANS returned home last Saturday from Chicago where he spent a week. Miss Clara FULLER, of Hanover, visited Miss Nellie HAZELS the latter part of the week. Mrs. DRAPER and Mrs. L.F. DRAPER came down from Haddam yesterday to attend the recital. Mrs. Amanda WHITE returned from a five weeks visit to her daughter in Miltovale, Saturday. The Misses HABIG of Hanover, are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank WOLF. Mr. and Mrs. F.P. PETERSON left Monday for Tingley, Iowa, where their future home will be. Geo. SMITH , editor of the Marshall county News was on our streets Saturday looking after business. Mrs. G.A. WRIGHT of Marshall, Mo., is in the city visiting her parents, Mr.a nd Mrs. W.F. HACKNEY. Mrs. LOUCHS, who has been visiting her brother, A.H. CULP, returned to Falls City, Neb., Monday. Miss Florence TAYLOR was here from Haddam a few days this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.M. REED. Lena MORROW accompanied her papa from Haddam Monday. They spent part of the day visiting in Greenleaf. Mrs. A.E. McGREGOR and her sister, Mrs. Lillian STONE were visitors from Morrowville to the county seat, Saturday. L.W. LEE and Miss ROSE drove over to Hanover Thursday evening of last week to attend the commencement exercises. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph PENNY, of Omaha, Neb.; came Saturday and are visiting in the home of S.T. YODER, father of Mrs. PENNY. Geo FUNNELL, a young man who graducated from Baker University last year, was here Tuesday and Wednesday of this week visiting J.A. TOTTEN and family and other acquaintances. Mr. FUNNELL was born in this county and has followed school teaching for four years. Last year he taught near Kansas City, and we understand he is an applicant now for the position in our schools formerly filled by C.B. Van HORN.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 8, 1900 Married: Wednesday evening, June 6, in the home of G.T. CLEVENGER, west of Morrowville, Mr. Chas. HIATT and Miss Mary SENATE. The were untied in marriage by Rev. REEVE, of Blocker. A large number of invited guests were present and many valuable tokens were left the wedded couple. Mr. HIATT is a prosperous farmer who lives near Haddam and his bride formerly lived in Nebraska.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 8, 1900 A Summer Outing. L.J. SPRENGLE and wife left here Tuesday of this week for their long trip and visit, expecting to be out until August 1st. They went to Kansas City first to visit relatives, then went south through Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, then went through Arizona and California until they reach the Pacific Coast. After a visit there they will return home by way of Colorado and visit Mr. SPRENGLE's brother there. Their trip is for pleasure and health, and we trust they will receive both. August SOLLER, business partner of Mr. SPRENGLE, will be left in charge of the business here and will attend to the wants of purchasers, sellers, and borrowers.

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The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 8, 1900 M. NELSON's barn was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, but fortunately there was no stock in it. The loss was light, because the barn was an old one and had only a load of cobs and some coal in it. Two young lads who were trying to find a secluded spot whre they could learn to smoke were not careful enough with their matches and set fire to some hay and soon the whole barn was in a blaze. D.C. YOUNG's hog sale last Monday was a success, and the aggregate amount of the sale was $1,853. His hogs did not sell high considering the excellent grade and fine blooded stock he raises. Mr. YOUNG was in town yesterday and expressed satisfaction with the sale. Adrian M. NEWENS, the celebrated reader will present a monologue Thursday evening June 21. His entertainment will be for the benefit of the normal students and others. Price of admission, 25 cents. Prof. F.N. SORNSON, of Concordia, professional piano tuner is here at present for the express purpose of tuning your piano. You can make no mistake by employing him. Leave word at Fox Drug Co. Miss Eleanor CALDWELL, of Zanesville, Ohio, is her to spend the summer visiting her sister, Mrs. C.D. KIFF. Word was received here Saturday from Indiana from O.B. NESBIT, that he and his wife were rejoicing over the arrival of a girl baby in their home. The youngest child of D.C. YOUNG and wife died Saturday morning, age 17 months, and was buried Sunday. It was sick but a short time and died of croup.

The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 8, 1900 Normal Notes. The normal opened up with the most excellent corps of instructors and an enrollment of 100 bright and energetic school ma'ams and school dads. The corps of instructors are second to none in the state, all the classes so interesting that it is difficult for teachers to decide which studies they should take in. Over half the faces are new to old normalites. A social was held at the armory Wednesday evening for the purpose of renewing old and forming new acquaintances. The following interesting program was carried out: Song..American Girls, by Mr. La SHELLE Schools of New Mexico..Miss Hannah BLACKSTONE Schools of Oklahoma..Daniel LaSHELLE Schools of Ohio..Mr. HAINES My Experience.. Miss NESBIT Two Recitations..Miss HASTINGS Story of One Dutchman..Prof. PARMENTER Story of Two Dutchman..Prof. JONES. Remarks..By Co. Superintendent. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. School boards ought to take a day off and come and see the progressive teachers of the county. Dr. PARMENTER's lecture will be given Thursday evening the 28th, admission, free. Total Enrollment to date 115. Roll of Honor. Zoe. G. STEWART, Laura MARKHAM, Gertrude SMITH, Verdie WERTENBERGER, Oscar AUSTIN, Jerry FARNER, Joel L. HOGUE, Florence PIFER, Mina GANO, F.H. SHULER, Minnie K. DENMAN, Margaret DENMAN, Pearl JOHNSON, Adah HILLS, Belle HYLAND, J.L. HAYNES, Bellen HENNON, Henry H. PEABODY, Agnes A. NOONAN, Nannie WINCHESTER, Edna SMITH, Mabel CRAMMOND, Maud GROODY, Mathilda WILDSTACKE, Jennie COURTER, Floy SKIINER, Harvey SANDY, Lucy SMITH, Maud ROSS, Mamie NELSON, Ethel DRISKELL, Margaret ALGIE, Julia L. AYRE, Mary RILEY, M. Maud LIVERS, Anna MORRISSEY, Anna PHELPS, Martha DRISKELL, Katherine HAAK, Lulu DIKEMAN, Carrie McDONALD, Edith YOUTSEY, Maud THOMPSON, Lydia LOEFFLER, Bertha BOND, Hannah BLACKSTONE, Jess WHARTON, Eva BEGGS, Anna SIMON, Elva E. HAWORTH, Geo. W. HAWKES, Margaret V. MEIER, Cora IDLET, Eulah JOHNSON, J.L. YOUNG, Chas. LaSHELLE, Alda HART, Mary E. BROTHERTON, D.S. LaSHELLE, Vesta LONGLEY, Grace McGREGOR,Stella JOHNSON, Margaret BAKER, Lydia ROBINSON, Courtney LAVERING, Kate STANTON, Mary HENDERSON, Nellie MITCHELL, Edith L. FOSTER, Byrtilla SPEERS, Clara PIERCE, Louisa CLASSEN, Ida SHARP, Bertha LESHER, Effie DRISKELL, Ina MENZIES, Blanche WATSON, A.E. BENDER, Olive WATSON, Nora C. NOLAN, Ruth ERNEST, Katie A. NOLAN, Etta JONES, Anna EVANS, Lulu H. SHANK, Albie WILSON, Anne ETTER, Emma ETTER, Maud HASKET, Maud COX, Una MULTER, Ben EVANS, C.D. BONAR, W.F. BILLINGS, L.H. DAMON, Clara WARTENBER, Della WARTENBER, Louise THOMPSON, Minnie ORR, Lulu DUNN, F.L. SIMON, Ada B. CULP, Nora MEIER, Olive GARDNER, Sabie ALGEO, Louise MOOREHEAD, Josephine ALEXA, Mary BAKER, Clare LOWE, Eva HOLLOWAY, Frank NASON,! Jess HOLLOWAY, M.K. NOLAN, Anna ALEXA, Mae MEADER.

The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 1, 1900 Morrowville. Levit GROUT went down to Hanover last week. He said those Hanover Dutch did not know that Morrowville was composed of such. Everett NATION was in town the other day for the first time since his sickness. Harley WRIGHT added an awning to the front of his barber shop. Will GASKILL was on the streets Monday after two weeks' sickness. He is far from being a strong man. There was a party out at Ash DARBY's Monday evening. All had a good time. George PATTERSON's little boy was taken suddenly Monday night with croup. Dr. HORN was called to his relief. The farm north of town occupied by Will HOFFINE, was sold latey by Vincent of Washington, to a man from Taylor Co., Iowa. A party of young people made a pleasant call in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John VEATCH, Sunday evening. Ice cream and cake were served. All appreciated the hospitality of their newly married host.

The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 1, 1900 Barnes. Many of the farmers in this vicinity are replanting their corn, their first stand has been destroyed by worms. Miss REYNOLDS, of Parallel, returned from Frankfort last Thursday and was met at the train by her brother. They are working the Ludwick farm this year. Mrs. John McFADDEN and Mrs. Irvin HOGUE visited in Waterville Monday. Geo. ROSS, the harness maker of Beattie, Ks., was looking up a location for a harness shop in town, Monday. Silas BUTLER bought a new driving horse of Wm. WINKLEPLECK the first of the week. Cort THOMAS and Wm. McFADDEN of Waterville, were in our city Monday on business among our stock feeders. Peace and happiness reigns supreme in our city since the joint is closed and there is no let up of business. The farmers are coming from far and near and they receive good prices for their produce. C. OSBORN, our harness maker, was a business called at Waterville, Monday. Wm. RUBY is working for John McFADDEN this week; he also carries the U.S. Mail to the night trains. John QUEEN and Chas. FELLOWS left for Perry, O.T., Tuesday morning. The bee hive of the town is our creamery station. So far this year we have not heard one complaint. J. M. WOLVERTON, the manager, is will liked by our farmers and through his wise management a large route has been secured and mik is coming in daily for miles and miles around the town. Mrs. Jas. McGHEE, of Frankfort, came in on the afternoon train Tuesday and remained over decoration day. Mrs. McGHEE has many friends here who are always glad to see her. We all miss her, especially the old soldiers whose true friend she is . J.A. BUTLER, president fo the Exchange Bank returned Tuesday evening from his Oklahoma trip. D.M. BEAVER, after a two weeks' sojourn in Oklahoma visiting his son and daughter, came in on the evening train, Tuesday.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 18, 1901 A Perfect Woman Physical Proportions of a Well-Developed Lady. The dimensions of a perfect woman are these: Five feet five inches in height; weight 128 pounds. From tip to tip of each middle finger just five feet feet five inches, the same as her height. The length of her hand should be one-tenth of her height; her foot one-seventh, and the diameter of her chest one-fifth. From her thighs to the ground she should measure just the same as from her thighs to the top of her head. The knee should come exactly midway between the thigh and the heel. The distance from the elbow of the middle finger should be the same as from the elbow to the middle of the chest. From the top of the head to the chin should be just the length of the foot, and the same distance from the chin to the armpit. A woman of this height should measure 24 inches around the waist, 34 around the bust, if measured under the arms, and 43 if measured over them. The upper arm should measure 13 inches and the wrist six inches. the calf of the leg should measure 14 1/2 inches, th! igh 25 and the ankle 8.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 1, 1900 Haddam. Mrs. Bruce WELLS, the wife of our prominent barber, returned on Tuesday evening from a three weeks visit with her parents. The peach crop is our locality promises a plenteous yield if no disaster befalls this crop there will be peaches to supply all. Mrs. E.S. PENNY, who has been visiting with Mrs. E.M. BALES during the past week, returned to her home at Lincoln on Wednesday noon. Mrs. Wm. GRAY, of this place, is quite ill in her home. Walter LINE, who has been visiting his brother, Charles LINE, during the past month, left for Minneapolis, Kan., for a protracted visit with his sister. Miss Maud COX form the Washington schools, is spending a week with her parents. Mrs. J.C. CONGLETON, a lady of 65 summers, had the misfortune to break her arm at the wrist. Dr. SHEARBURN set the fractured bone and Mrs. CONGLETON is doing nicely. Sam'l YOUTZY, Mrs. D.M. YODER's brother, is seriously ill at his home in Cambridge, Neb. John MATHIAS, who had been on the sick list for some time past recovered sufficiently to attend memorial services at Haddam.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 1, 1900 Divide. Dr. STAPLETON accompaned by his mother, drove up to Enosdale Saturday. Edgar HAXTON drove to Strawberry Sunday, his sister, Miss Irma, returned with him in the evening. The cut worms are playing havoc with gardens and corn fields. All over the DIvide hundreds of acres of corn will have to be replanted. J.F. CODER planted his corn early this year and is now working it the second time and it looks very fine. Fred HOERMAN, the genial stockman of Linn, was doing business on Ash Creek, Tuesday. Grandma CODER went up to Washington Tuesday to visit relatives and friends a short time. W.H. GRINDLE went down to Frankfort, Ks., Tuesday to visit friends for a few days. Miss Gertrude LEUSZLER, is visiting the Misses Nora and lottie BEDKER, of Linn, this week. A weasel that was not asleep killed one hundred and thirty young chickens for Mrs. Susie ADAMS. August THRUN, Jr., and wife visited their uncle, Julius LABES' Sunday and attended memorial services at Ash Creek in the afternoon.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 1, 1900 Mrs. F.E. COUNCE received the sad intelligence Wednesday from her son, Lewis, of New Orleans, La., fo the death of her aged mother. The following persons went to Hanover yesterday to attend commencement exercises: G.A .BAKER, E.SHINN, Thos. ARMSTRONG, Misses Sadie SCOTT and Dollie COOKSIE. Mrs. Mattie BEGGS and children departed for their new home in Colorado, Tuesday evening, after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. J.C. GEORGE, parents of Mrs. BEGGS. Miss Enid SPRENGLE accompanied them home and will remain indefinitely. Jas. McWILLIAMS, who for some time past has been working for G. ELLINGER, at Haddam, came down from Haddam Wednesday accompanied by his wife, and their future home will be in Vermillion, where Mr. McWILLIAMS worked in a store before going to Haddam. Born to Rev. ALBRECHT and wife, Saturday, May 26, a boy. Claud INGALLS took his school to Bond's mill Tuesday whre they spent a very pleasant day. C.D. SMITH has sold his residence property to Ralph PEARSON and has moved his family to Greenleaf. Prof. Dan RICE made a successful balloon ascension and parachute leap at Greenleaf last Saturday. Clyde DOBBINS has rented the CULLIMORE building and will carry a complete stock of new and second had furniture. We forgot to mention last week that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCRAY are the proud parents of a girl, born May 20th. The eclipse came off as advertised, on Monday morning, but the fog was so heavy that old Sol was a total eclipse most of the time. At a regular meeting of Liberal Lodge No. 468, I.O.O.F., last Saturday evening, the following officers were elected for the coming term: N.G., C.C. RETHEMEYER; V.G., R. BIRD; treasurer, Jno SPENCER; secretary, C.T. JONES. C. T. JONES was chosen as delegate and L. WHETSTINE as alternate to attend grand lodge.

The Washington Republican Friday June 1, 1900 Those not absent during the term of school beginning Sept. 4 and ending May 25 were: Room No. 3. Miss Ada ROSS, teacher-- Lillie MENGLE, Bertie TRUEBLOOD. Room No. 4. Miss Eva HOLLOWAY, teacher-- Tom MENGLE Room No. 5. Mrs. Maggie BRANSON, teacher-- Albert SOLLER. Room No. 6. Miss Maude BOLT, teacher-- Flint SLOSS, Edna COLEMAN, Helen EARNEST. Room No. 7. Miss Anna ACHENBACH, teacher-- Kittie CLARKE, Ehtel HOWARD, Bernice WARD, Edna THIELE. Room No. 8. Claude INGALLS, teacher-- Jennie AYERS, Claudia AYERS, Helen HAGEMAN Room 9, C.B. Van HORN, teacher-- Laura FOSTER, Grace PHILBROOK, Clyde HILL, Walter and Earnest THIELE.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 25, 1900 Throop. Miss Ollie DOWNIE, of Center, visited her friend Miss Bertha GUY the latter part of last week. As Mr. ROBBINS in company with his hired man was returning home from Throop in attempting to cross the stream about one mile north, had the misfortune to have his team and wagon swept up by the current off of the bridge into the stream drowning one of his horses. Miss Emma FRAZIER arrived Saturday and will spend some time in caring for her mother. Miss FRAZIER is a trained nurse and it is hoped under under such skilled care the pain and suffering will be greatly aleviated and in a short time Mrs. FRAZIER will be greatly improved. Mrs. Mary CAMPBELL is again on the sick list. The home of Will, Frank and Emma MYERS was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon. The house and all of its contents was a total loss, nothing being saved. As there was no one at home the origin of the fire is not known. This house was among the oldest houses in this community, it being built by Mr. LOWER on his homestead, so we are informed. Mrs. Mary PRUITT still continues to be very ill. This is painful news to her many friends. She has been unable to sit up for the past four weeks. A. WOLF brought his son-in-law O.P. STEELE, up home Sunday and incidently attended our Sunday school. Mr. WOLF was superintendent of this school some 13 years ago but on SUnday he saw but few in attendance that attended the Sunday school then. Mr. STEELE had been in attendance to the convention in Topeka and was much pleased with his stay in that city, but he did not have the same experience that some of the Washington men had.