The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 25, 1900 Divide. Mrs. W.A. BOYINGTON returned to her home in Rawlins county last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. HOLTZ visited on Camp Creek several days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harve LAUGHRIDGE visited at Joe McCLELLAN's last Sunday. Mrs. Henry BECKERS' three sisters from Camp Creek visited last week. Mr. and Mrs. W.I. DAVIS and Miss Nona visited at E.W. GRINDLE's last Sunday all attending Sunday school at Ash Creek in the afternoon. Grandpa McNITT went up to Fairbury, Neb., Wednesday.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 25, 1900 Calderhead. C. PETERSON went to Clyde Saturday. Lena PERSON is on the sick list. Wm. SHARP is hauling hogs to market this week. Emel ANDERSON of Brantford was in town Sunday. John WILBURG started on a pleasure trip via McPherson and Lindsborg, Ks., last Tuesday. Mr. SAGE of Vining, was in town Friday. Misses Mary and Amanda BOCKFELT of Clifton were attending the young people's meeting at the Lutheran church Sunday.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 25, 1900 Married, at the Baptist Church Wednesday, the 23rd at 10:00 o'clock, Miss Minnie JOHNSON to Mr. Oscar LOINDAL. A fine reception was given in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. JOHNSON. The young couple is well and favorably known in this community. We wish them a happy journey through life.--Calderhead.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 25, 1900 Frankie, the 6-year-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. J. ANDERSON, had the misfortune to fall from a wagon loaded with sand, Wednesday, and received injuries that will keep indoors for some time. We understand that the wheels passed over and crushed the bone of a leg.

August, b <01Mar1857 Switzerland, Albert W. b Oct 1889, Walter W. bAug 1891, Denna Amelia b Jun 1892, Bburnice B. b<01Mar1895, Lester Edwin b 16Oct1899, Margaret b <01Mar1909. Denna was the mother of my cousin Robert Soller Kelley b 21Aug1920 whom I attended the Kindergarten at Quincy School in Lawrence, KS with. Denna died Nov 1920 in Winnemucca, NV Milton William Kelley was Denna's husband b 08Jun1890 in Wyoming (Lillis), Vermillion (Cleveland) Twp., Marshall County, KS Milton later married Ethel Kindred b 17Sep1896 mJune 1926 in Lawrence, KS Both died in Austin, TX, Milton January 1972, & Ethel on 31Aug1972, in Austin from abt. 1927. I am curious if Denna met Milton at KU in Lawrence, and why are Milton, His sister Daisy, Denna, and supposedly an Uncle John, a brother or uncle of Myra E. Cathcart, the wife of William Henry Kelley. Michael Gene Kelley b 05May1920 b in Lawrence now at 11002 W 21 st N Wichita, KS 67205-1845 316-722-3528 mike.kelley@cox.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 6:03 PM Subject: Local Items: Washington: May 25, 1900 > The Washington Republican > Washington County > Friday > May 25, 1900 > August SOLLER and his sons, Albert and Walter, left today over the Mo.Pac., for Atchison, Leavenworth and Kansas City. August said that the boys never were out of the county and that he made them a promise, if promoted in school that he would take them on a vacation trip. Albert was the only pupil in his room who never missed school, nor was not tardy during the entire term. > >

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 25, 1900 Born: To Mr. and Mrs. O.V. PEARSON, on Wednesday, May 23rd, a son. Mr. and Mrs. A.N. HOLLOWAY are parents of a bouncing boy, born May, 18th. E.W. SHEARBURN, a graduate of the Dunlap Medical College, has located in Haddam. We wish the Dr. success in his new field. Mr. WARREN of Vining, who was convicted of violating the prohibitory law and put in jail, paid his $100 fine and cost amounting to about $4.00, and returned home Wednesday. August SOLLER and his sons, Albert and Walter, left today over the Mo.Pac., for Atchison, Leavenworth and Kansas City. August said that the boys never were out of the county and that he made them a promise, if promoted in school that he would take them on a vacation trip. Albert was the only pupil in his room who never missed school, nor was not tardy during the entire term. The past week the senior class of the High school have been the guests of honor at two very pleasant parties. On Saturday evening mid-year class entertained the seniors very pleasantly in the home of Miss Jessie PALMER. The evening was spent in conversation and games, after which the company repaired to la Fleches' resturant where refreshments were served. On Monday evening Mrs. T.P. RONEY entertained the seniors in honor of Miss Detta HIGGINS. The evening was spent very pleasantly in music, games,etc. The Misses ALta and Elsie THROOP very pleasantly entertained the Bachelor Club ' 63 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. LANDON last Friday evening. C.B. DENMAN had one of the largest delivery of fruit trees and evergreens this spring that has been in Washington for many years. C.B. is the agent to order form as he handles the best grade of stock and best varieties adapted to this country he replaces all that fail to grow the first year. Give him your order as he is a home agent.

The Washington Republic Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Barnes. Leon JOHNSON, head rustler at Dearborn & Sons, moved his family into the OBER building in south Barnes, Friday. Bert WRIGHT plead guilty to one count and was sent to jail for thirty days and fined one hundred dollars. (Note: I think from earlier reading, this had something to do with selling liquor.) Clint HOGUE, our merchant-farmer left for Oklahoma Tuesday for a short visit. Wm. ARGANBRIGHT left town last week. The report he is located in Nebraska. Mrs. Luther SOLT and Miss Nelllie FELT leave today for Topeka by the way of Clifton. A large flock of sheep of about three hundred passed through town Tuesday on the way to Washington. Mrs. J.M. WELLS and Mrs. J.C. McARTHUR visited in the home of Mrs. Bird KEMP last Friday. J.A. BUTLER left for Oklahoma Tuesday where he will start a new bank. J.A. will still make this place his home. Look at the market report column of the different papers of the county and you will see that Barnes is paying from 2 to 3 cents more for butter and eggs. F. R. DIKEMAN is in Topeka this week. Mrs. B. SAGE of Beatrice, Neb., is in the city for a few weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. McARTHUR.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Miss BLACKSTONE closed the spring term of school last Friday in the Blocker district and is now visiting her sister. Miss Belle HYLAND and her brother Ralph came over from Weaver and spent Sunday with Mr. and Miss CHUBBUCK. Mr. GUY took a load of corn to Morrowville last Saturday and had with him his little son and one of his neighbor's little boys. While dumping his load at the elevator he bumped both boys and also the spring seat with them into the dump. They were pretty badly scared boys but they came out with only a few scratches and an experience that every one would not care to try. Mrs. Zoe STEWART has been visiting in Washington.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Mr. McCLEARY received word last Thursday of the death of his youngest sister. This bereavement following so soon after the death of his mother is a severe blow to Mr. McCLEARY, who has the sympathy of his neighbors.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Mr. KNAULT and Miss McKINNEY were united in marriage last Monday in the Catholic Church near Clara. May joy and prosperity be with them.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Invitations are out annoucing the marriage of Miss Muriel McCORMICK and Mr. Frank J. JEFFRIES in the home of Mrs. BLAIR, of Effingham, which event will take place May 23. Miss McCORMICK is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McCORMICK of this place and niece of Mrs. BLAIR. Mr. JEFFERIES is an operator employed by the R.R. in that city. The many friends join in wishing the young couple happiness, joy and prosperity.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Calderhead. Emery BILLINGS and Albert MAHEW called at Calderhead Sunday. TOne CRAIE and John SMITH, of Clyde, were in town Sunday. Mart PERSON bought a new cultivator Saturday. E. LUNDQUIST's team ran away Saturday with the harrow attached. No one was hurt. Mr. and Mrs. C. PETERSON went to Washington Saturday of last week. Fred MARMON came back to this neighborhood last week. Emil ANDERSON of Brantford, was a pleasant caller in town Monday.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 E.F. ESTELLA and Jas. MURPHY who broke jail at Marysville on the 8th inst., were captured near Hartford Monday night and returned to the Marshall county jail. Ed. ROBERTS, one of the posse that were on their trail, was killed by Estelle near Dunlap last week. WEIDENHEIMER Bros. who have so successfully run the City Meat Market during the past year and a half, have sold out to Wm. McCALL and Dave WERNER. We wish the proprietors success. Just what the WEIDENHEIMERS are going to do is unknown at present. E.A. VINCENT this week purhcased the residence belonging to A.H. STOUT, and will have possession of same in September. Mr. VINCENT sold his property to Miss Cora HAWK, of Winfield. Joh STAYTON has commenced work on the new brick wall in front of his residence. We understand that R. VINCENT was relieved of over $100.00 by a pickpocket during the G.A.R. Encampment at Holton last week. Mrs. L.W .MARCELLUS writes to have her paper changed from Long Beach, Calif., to her present stopping place at University Park, Oregon. Henry SMITH, G.M. BAUM, E. BENNETT, Jas. WHITNEY, A.W. WOOTEN, J. GUAGE, P. SPENCE, and Mrs. VOILES, left on Monday to attend the Populist congressional convention at Junction City. The Endeavors of the Christian church gave a very pleasant reception in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wm. JACOBS Monday evening in honor of Miss Mollie HILL, who left for her home in Stockton, Kan., the following day. About fifty of the High school pupils accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Van HORN, enjoyed a days outing at BOND's mill, Saturday, May 12, 1900. The picnicers started early in the morning in cariages and came home late in the evening after spending the day enjoying all the good things that go with a picnic. G. ELLINGER, of Haddam, passed through this city over the Burlington Tuesday for Lincoln, Neb. Miss Mamie BOYD has been attending the Catholic confirmation exercises at Greenleaf during the week. W.J. SWAN came home from Kansas City Monday evening. He went there last week to have his eyes treated. Miss Reba HOFFMAN, who has been so seriously ill for some time, was able to go to her home at Haworth, Saturday. Ed. PARRISH, of Oklahoma, was in the city last week visiting his brother, T.H. PARRISH and his sister, Mrs. Jim BOND. Walter ROUSE a nephew of Dr. A.S. ANDREWS, who spent the winter here departed for his home in Chicago last week. Walter TOTTEN is her from Clifton this week to assist in the register of deeds office during the absence of his father. Miss LIzzie SCHMITZ, of Hanover, was in town Monday. She went to Morrowville on the evening train to visit her brother. Miss Mabel GARBER of Mahaska, and Miss COX of Haddam, students of the Academy spent Sunday in their respective homes. J.T. MOREHEAD of Highland township was called to Ohio this week to see his sister and brother who are both seriously ill. Mrs. Nellie WOOD and children arrived in the city Wednesday from Waverly, Ill., to visit in the home of Mrs. WOODS' brother, W.W. HILTON. Mrs. Frank DAVIS and her sister, Mrs. L.H. HELLMAN, came over from Hanover on the Monday morning frieght and returned home on the passenger. Mrs. C.L. TRACY went to Concordia Tuesday for a three weeks' visit with her parents and to attend commencement exercises, her brother being one of the graduates.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 We are in receipt of an announcement of the marriage of Clara August McQUILLEN to Walter Hugh ROSS, in the home of the bride's parents, Clifton, Kan., on May 10th.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Certificates Issued. At the April teachers' examination there were twenty-three failed and twenty-three successful, and of the twenty-three successful ones 6 received 2nd grades and 17 3rd grades. They are as follows: H.J. WING, Mamie NELSON, Elva HAWORTH, Ida HANSON, Mrs. Jessie MINSHALL, Minie E. FARR, Phebe BEAVER, Lambert EIDSON, F.H. SHULER, Anna EVANS, H.H. DILLER, Ben EVANS, Maude THOMPSON, Evered C. MULTER, Anna ALEXA, M.A. HYLAND, Jessie J. HOLLOWAY, Clara Leslie LOWE, Mathilda WILDSTACKE, Jennie COUSTE, Melta WOLFF, Lott SANDY, Chas. H. FEELEY. There is a much larger per cent of successful applicants than is reported from many other counties. In Dickenson only six out of forty were successful and in Crawford fifteen out of sixty-eight.

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The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 18, 1900 Samuel MUSSER, of Washington, died in his home Friday, May 11th, 1900, being at the time of this death about 81 years old. He had lived in this community 27 years, and was favorably known as a quiet Christian man. He leaves two sons and one adopted daughter, with many relatives and friends. For over forty years he was a member of the M.E. church. Though these years do not seem long after they are once lived, yet their importance will appear in these expressions: 40 years believing in Christ; 40 years on the side of right; 40 years of good example; 40 years now crowned with eternal life. The funeral was held from his late home in Washington, Sabbath afternoon. A large company of neighbors followed the remains to their resting place in the cemetery south of the city. J.G. HENDERSON, Pastor.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 11, 1900 Haddam. Frank YODER returned to his home on Monday. E.C. AILOR had 3 head of cattle killed by lightning on Saturday evening. Charles LINDALL, who has purchased property in this city, has taken possession and in now a citizen of Haddam. Mrs. PERCIVAL has been suffering with a protracted siege of asthma. Miss Ella GAYNOR one of St. Joseph's pretty school girls, will be home next week to spend part of the summer with parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. GAYNOR. S.J. LISTON was riding on a load of hay and was upset spraining and bruising his foot. By the assistance of two crutches he makes his appearance. Master Bernard TAYLOR, of Hollenberg, is visiting with his boy friends of this place. May HYLAND of this city, had been doing business at the county seat of this place. Sam'l GARNER, who is assessor of Haddam township made his returns on Tuesday to the county clerk at Washington. Mr. GARNER made the assessment complete in 25 days. The following committee drove to Wayne on Friday to investigate their butter and cheese plant: Messrs., J.B. LOWER, Charles TOTTEN, Wm. ECKELS, Chas. HYLAND, J.H. YODER, E. M BALES and John CARLYLE. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LANG and one of their daughters of Republic county left last week for Paris to take in the exposition and then visit their birthplace in Germany. They expect to be gone about three months. Mr. LANG has recently purchased Mr. CHICK's farm in Grant township. Ike VEDDER, who has been employed in Frank VEDDER's dry goods store of this place for several years past, dispatched of his house and furniture and will in a few days leave for White Hall, Ill., where in company with his family he will make his future home. Alvie DRIPS will the position Mr. VEDDER vacated. A joyous congregation of young people assembled in the home of Miss Amy FOSTER on Thursday evening to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. The participants had a novel program which was planned and exceuted from beginning to end. The affair was a successful surprsie. Miss Amy received many valuable presents at token of the high esteem and good wishes of her associates.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 11, 1900 Hanover. Six tramps were arrested Saturday on suspicion of having robbed a store at Diller, Neb. They were brought before "Hizzoner" Judge PONTIUS, but there was not sufficient evidence to hold them. While playing in sand on Monday one of Wm. MAYER's little girls got a small stone in her ear which the local physicians were unable to get out and she was taken to Omaha to a specialist. She suffered terribly. We are afflicted with a ten cent barnstorming show this week. Carl EDINGTON came through Hanover Tuesday with his new bride, but did not stay long enought to receive the congratulation of his friends nor set up the cigars for the "boys." John A. TRISKA has received his appointment as census enumerator for Hanover township. Editor CORE will issue the first edition of the Hanover Gazette this week, and promises to give us a good paper. Miss Maggie GRODDY, of Washington, is assisting him. Henry GRAVELDINGER moved his building form the northwest corner of the square to a lot on north street, and Fred KALHOEFER will erect a building on the lot thus vacated, which will be occupied by D.O. MUNGER with his new paper which he intends to start as soon as the building is completed. Uncle John GERADY now wears the marshal's star with becoming modesty and yet with the dignity of a veteran.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 11, 1900 Fred BUESIG, Sr., an old and respected citizen of Hanover after many weeks of suffering, died Tuesday night at 11 o'clock in his home in the east part of town.