The Washington Republican Washington County Friday July 2, 1897 W.E. GRINDLE was in town Monday afternoon and gave in a report about crops. He said wheat and oats was good, but with favorable weather there could not be more than two thirds of a corn crop, because the corn was not on the ground. S.T. YODER and Editor MATTESON were down from Haddam Tuesday to make arrangements to deliver the oration there July 3. Ed. LITTLE who was to speak could not be with them. Hon. Chas. SMITH will deliver the address. Mrs. J.S. LONG had the misfortune to fall a short distance down the stairs Monday in the bank building, bruising her hip and thigh. She was not very strong, just recovering from a long spell of sickness, and thought she was on the bottom step and walked off, possibly falling two or three steps yet. She is suffering considerable pain. Mrs. O.S. LONG and Mrs. P. DARBY joined the excursion party to San Francisco Wednesday, where they will attend the International C.E. Convention. They will represent the Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church of this city. Both ladies expect to be gone some time and will visit many of the important cities in the west. Maude LONG accompanied the mother. Mrs. J.A. AYRES, jr., in company with Charlotte and Claude, left Wednesday for Turin, Iowa, to spend the summer. Dr. H.L. TAYLOR was up from Barnes Wednesday. Mr. Taylor was formerly a Clifton druggist. He is enjoying a good practice at Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. W.W. SMITH of Linn, left over the Burlington Tuesday for Colorado Springs, where they comtemplate making their home. Miss Clara WIDENHEIMER after and extended visit with her mother, Mrs. DOSER, of Linn, and other relatives in the county left Tuesday for Denver.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday July 2, 1897 Adda Ellen SMITH, wife of Loyd E. Smith and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. COOKSEY, was born Sept. 8th, 1873, and died June 23rd, 1897. She was a member of the M.E. church at Emmons, Kas., and had strong faith in god as was shown by her when the writer first visited her some two months before her death. She had the victory over the evil angel then and held it with a steady grip to her dying hour at which time she showed still clearer evidence of her acceptance of God, for she smiled like that we are told plays upon angels faces and her tears would not have stained an angels cheek. Thus she passed over the river entreating as she went husband, mother, father, and all to meet her in glory. The funeral service was held in the Emmons school house where people showed by their acts they loved and respected her. She leaves three little children and a husband to mourn over the loss of a wife and mother. J.H. KLEIN.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday July 2, 1897 Shot and Killed. Last Saturday John BOWLUS, Jr., aged 24 years, who lived in Kimeo township, was getting out of his buggy when the hammer on his rifle caught in the lap robe, causing the gun to discharge. The ball entered his left side, pentrating his heart. He spoke once and fell dead. The gun was a small 22 caliber target gun.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 25, 1897 Mrs. BATEMAN, of Clifton, wife of Robert Bateman, died Sunday night of heart failure. She was seventy-five years old, born in England and first lived in this county near Strawberry. She was an excellent Christian woman highly respected by all who knew her.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 25, 1897 Morrowville. Our neighborhood was again visited by the angel of death taking from our midst one of the oldest and much loved pioneer ladies of our county, Mrs. BASTOW, the aged wife of Uncle John BASTOW, who has lived here for the past 38 years, coming to this county in 59, three years of which he spent in the service of one of the Kansas regiments in the late civil war. Mrs. Bastow leaves a husband, children, and many friends to mourn her death. Her funeral was preaced by Rev. HAGEMAN of Washington. Obituary: Minnie Houghton BASTOW, was born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., August 3, 1840, departed this life June 18, 1897. She was converted at the age of 16 years and died with a perfect hope and trust in Jesus. She was married to Mr. John Bastow in 1858 and came to Kansas in 1859. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and friend to all. Her funeral was largely attended on Saturday, June 18, 1897.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 18, 1897 G.G. FOX made a trip to Troy and other points this week. Mrs. DICKERSON of Morrowville was visiting in the city Tuesday. Bert DUELL came down from Haddam Monday and spent a few hours in the city. Miss Carrie QUAID, of David City, Neb., is visiting her friends, Misses Lois and Charlotte AYERS. Miss Bertha YODER of Haddam was in town Wednesday visiting Mrs. E. A. VINCENT and other friends. Mrs. SHUMAKER and daughters left for Benden, Neb., yestereday where they will make their future home. Mrs. J.A. AYERS, Jr., and children, Charlotte and Claude expect to go to Turin, Iowa., next week for an extended visit.

The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday June 18, 1897 Hayes--Wilson. Wednesday evening at 7:30 Miss Grace WILSON of this place and Chas. HAYES of Columbia, Mo. were married at the bride's home by Rev. Bowman. About thirty guests were present, nearly all relatives of the two families. The bride is a well known young lady here, members of the M.E. church and has sung in the M.E. choir for years. The groom was formerly a resident of this place, son of M.R. HAYES, who runs a lumber yard. Mr. Hayes has recently established himself in the jewelry business in Columbia, Mo., and will take his bride there. May joy go with them.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 11, 1897 Court Proceedings. The case of Kate SUMMERHALT vs. Frank SEIFERT was settled. Mr. Seifert is a wealthy farmer who lives near Strawberry. Several years ago he took Kate Summerhalt, then a child, to raise. She claimed he did not clothe and school her properly so sued him for money. August KULHMAN, druggist from Hanover, was aquitted. He was charged with violating the prohibition law. The Fred IMHOFF case against the B. & M. railroad was continued. J.W. AYERS was granted a divorce from May AYRES.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 11, 1897 Mrs. WHITTLESEY came down from Cuba Tuesday and visited the Dr. SMITH family till Wednesday when she left for Crete, Neb. C.C. FUNNELL one of Clifton's pioneer business men, who has recently moved to Topeka was here Tuesday consulting attorney Chas. SMITH. James ALGIE and wife who were married last week will make their home in the Haak property the former home of the bride. Miss Lulu HACKNEY came home Saturday from Independence, Kan., where she attended college the past year. She was accompanied by Miss Millie LELAND, of Kansas City, who will visit here a few weeks. Miss Eva ROSS started for DeMoines, Iowa, Tuesday where she will spend the summer with relatives. Mrs. Ella ZEINER returned to Hanover Friday. She has been in the city several days attending court. Worth WOODY took a trip down to Clifton on his bicycle this week to visit for a few days with friends. W.L. WILSON, S.T. YODER, and F.J. MULTER, were Haddam visitors in the county seat Tuesday. C.B. Van HORN and wife have moved into the Penwell property in the south part of town. T.C. EDINGTON had the misfortune of losing one of his best horses last week. T.B. RONEY this week purchased a handsome Kimball piano of E. MARX. Lewis COUNCE is learning telegraphy at the Mo.Pac. depot.

The Lawrence Daily Journal-World Douglas County Saturday September 11, 1943 Population of Kansas, 1,803,201 on March 1. Topeka, Sept.11, (AP)--Kansas had a population of 1,803,201 on March 1, the state board of agriculture reported today on the basis of assessors' annual enumeration. The total was 58, 752, or .33 of one per cent more than a year ago. Twenty-nine counties registered increases and 75 reported losses. Sedgwick county gained 53, 625 to reach a total of 218, 619 for the biggest increase. The greatest loss was in Allen county, which lost 1,595 inhabitants, bringing the population to 17, 413.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 11, 1897 Married, on Sunday June 6, 1897, Mr. A.F. COUNTS to Mrs. Ella M. JENNINGS, of Grand Island, Neb. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's mother in Grand Island. Rev. E. F. JORDAN, pastor of the 1st Baptist church of Grand Island tying the matrimonial knot. The wedding was a very quiet affair the only guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Grand HADLOCK, friends of the bride. The young people will resided at Kara for the present.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 11, 1897 Marriage Licenses. June 3rd., James TRIMBLE, aged 28, of Strawberry and Hattie JOHNSON of Agenda. June 3rd., W.H. STUBBS aged 21 and Mary CARTER of Washington. June 7th, David Ward aged 21 and Edith SAMS of Greenleaf. June 8th, Joseph HERYNK and Theresa HOLLOTTA, of Hanover. June 8th, W.T. ROCHE of Linn, aged 26, and Cora HAIGLER, of Junction City.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 11, 1897 The funeral of Mrs. Marion DALRYMPLE was preached in the church at Morrowville last Monday at 10 a.m. by Rev. KLINE. The sermon was consoling and instructive in the importance of pratical Christian life. The deceased was a faithful wife, loving mother and kind neighbor. She leaves her husband, four little boys and many friends to mourn her death, which came to her relief as heavenly balm after long continued suffering and patient endurance. Grandma Dalrymple makes her home with her bereaved son and grandchildren which will no doubt prove to be a great blessing to them.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 4, 1897 Mrs. Frank WOLF went to Hanover Tuesday to visit her daughter, Mrs. HABIG for a few days. Mrs. D.M. YODER and Mrs. E.J. CARYLE of Haddam, were shopping in the city Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. STORM visited their daughter Mrs. Inez FRENCH near Barnes from Saturday last till Monday evening. May Evans AYRES was granted a divorce from Jim and the custody of their little daughter, Mildred, on Tuesday. Desertion.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 4, 1897 Marriage Licenses. May 26, Frank R. SHIPPEE and Ethel F. HOLLIDAY, both of Greenleaf. May 31, Benjamin J. DUNN and Lena T. ANDERSON, both of Chepstow. June 1, James ALGIE and M. Eleanor HAAK, both of Washington. June 2, Walter E. WILSON, of Hiawatha, and Maggie JACOBS, of Washington. June 3, James TRIMBLE, of Strawberry, and Hattie JOHNSON of Aganda, Kansas. June 3, W.H. STUBBS and Mary Emma CARTER both of Washington.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 4, 1897 John PETTY, of Barnes, and Gracia McBROWN, daughter of S.H. HAMILTON were married at Clifton on Tuesday evening, June 1. Here are congratulations.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday June 4, 1897 Throop item. The many friends of Mr. Wm. LOWER were pained to hear of the death of his wife at Clay Center. Mr. Lower has the sympathy of this community and may the comfort of God's word sustain the bereaved ones.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 28, 1897 Died.--May 27th, 1897, Ida R. BAUMBERGER, daughter of Mrs. John B. Baumberger, aged 34 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Funeral at residence, May 29th, 1897 at 2 o'clock, p.m.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 28, 1897 Ladies, if you would know of a positive curse for all female diseases, write to the Coonley Medical Institute, Box 216 Kansas City, Kan., for a free trial bottle of "Orange Lilly." Lady in charge of office. Agents wanted. Just received a carload of fine buggies, surries, road wagons, spring wagons &c., at the Washington Buggy and Bicycle Emporium and B. L. ROBINSON says he can fit you out with any style and price to suit the times. Ride the Thomas wheel and keep out of repair shops. Also handles all kinds of farm machinery, and the best cattle and hog wire fencing on earth. Hebron Beauty and White Neshamack potatoes, northern stock, 45 cents; also millet at 25 cents and oranges at 20 cents per dozen at Fox & Robinson's. The stove fakirs are in the county again and selling cook stoves to farmers from $12 to $19 more than the same kind of stoves can be bought right here in Washington of hardware dealers. W.C. HAMILTON and Robert ALGIE spent several days in Wymore the fore part of the week. Misses Harriet SMITH and Maggie MUNZIES came down from Morrowville Monday. Miss Bess YODER was down from Haddam, this week, and rendered a whistling solo before the mid-year class, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. TAYLOR, of Farmington township, started for Wisconsin Tuesday for an extended visit with her children. Hon. Chas. SMITH delivered the Memorial address in Belleville Sunday. Miss Leila DRAPER was down from Haddam last Saturday afternoon. She will be down again June 4, when she will be ready to take charge of her large music class. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. STOUT went to Haddam Saturday evening returning home Monday. Miss Maza MUSSER went to her hme in Steele City Saturday. Miss Musser has taught in the Greenleaf city schools the past year and will spend part of her vacation at home.

The Republican Register Washington County Friday July 16, 1909 Palmer. Ryan Elliott was a Clyde visitor Sunday evening. Mrs. Blanche EVANS of Beloit was here last week to attend her brother's wedding. Miss Mary ELLIOTT spent a few days visiting in Washington. R.H. GROOM went to Concordia Monday and will bring his auto home. He had to leave it there on account of rain.