The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 22, 1897 George EDDY and Miss Emma BUTLER, both of this place, were united in wedlock last Friday evening. Squire DAVIS officiating, after which the bride and groom enjoyed the evening "tripping the light fantastic," at the city hall. We wish them a most prosperous and successful life.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 15, 1897 Geo. FOSTER who lives just south of town was kicked by a mule one day last week. He returned the compliment but the mule was not hurt very much. Geroge steps rather lightly on one foot now, but that is not the worst of it, we understand his lameness kept him from a wedding he was much interested in. Jolly Fred RANDALl was over from Throop Saturday. The boil on the end of this nose is not there now, but a big red nose such as he carries looks like he just moved in from Missouri. Little Goldie WEBB who was accidently shot in the back of the head by her little brother two weeks ago up in Lowe township, is recovering nicely, though the wound has to have careful attention, so much of the scalp was powder burnt. Squire SMITH took a trip to Corning Saturday night and returned the middle of the week. His business was professional, that of a lawyer. J.A. AYRES, hardware dealer from Greenleaf, was up Wednesday, not shopping, but looking after other matters. He is a jolly good fellow. Mrs. F.A. SNOW of David City, Neb., is visitng Mrs. J.A. AYRES and family. Fred AYRES returned to David City, Neb., Saturday having spent several weeks at home. W.D. VINCENT was home over Sunday from Mahaska where he is boss in the school room. Miss BECKER, who has ben the guest in the E.A. AYRES home for several weeks, returned to David City, Neb. Henry SMITH left Saturday for Lincoln to take up his studies in the Lincoln medical college, from which he will graduate next April. T.B. FREDENDALL returned from St. Joseph the latter part of last week where he had been purchasing new goods for the Racket Stores.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 15, 1897 Ash Creek Items. Another fine snow Monday which did the wheat a great deal of good. Wm. GRINDLE returned to Frankfort Monday where he is engaged in business. Saturday night, Jan. 11, '97, a surprise was given in honor of Mr. Geo. NYCE, Jr. at his home on his 19th birthday and was attended by the members of this class of the high school in Washington and his host of young friends in this vicinity. His class presented him with a fine gold chain as a mark of the high esteem in which he is held. A most enjoyable time was had. Refreshments were served after which the guests departed wishing for hime many more such enjoyable events.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 15, 1897 Throop. Those on the sick list are Galey CAMPBELL and Maggie LYONS. A. DOWNEY is cutting wood for squire STEELE. A. DAGUE commenced to haul milk for the Clyde creamery last Wednesday. The corn is not all gathered yet around here. The most any one has is 75 acres. Winter wheat looks well in this locality. Miss Nora McCORMICK was home for a short stay through the holidays. Mrs. J.F. McCLARY is able to be out after her recent sickness.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 8, 1897 Marriage Licenses. Jan. 7, Jos. SHEETS, age 28, and Barbara STURM, age 27, both of Hanover. Jan. 7., Minter KING, age 27 of Cuba and Rachel OLIVER, age 22 of Haddam, married yesterday by Judge WOODFORD.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 8, 1897 David BROTHERTON died in his hometwo miles south of Washington Saturday evening and was buried Tuesday, funeral conducted by G.A.R. Post, and sermon preached by Rev. Hageman. David Brotherton was born in Wyoming, N.Y., May 30, 1835. He came to Barry Co., Mich., in the fall of '59 and enlisted in the service in Aug. of '62, was discharge in June of '65, having served two years and 10 months. Was married to Fidelia SANTON, Dec. 8, 1865. They moved to Nebraska in the winter of '75 where he lived until the spring of '94 when he removed to Washington, Kan.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 8, 1897 Mrs. M.J. SIMON of Haddam is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. HAWK, this week. Mrs. Jennie CLARK was visiting Mrs. Lizzie BABCOCK in Hanover last Friday. E. MRAX sold a fine organ to R.O. WOODY here last week and shipped it to Haddam. Emma FRIHOFER returned Tuesday from Randolph where she had been spending her vacation with her parents. Misses Harriet and Lucile SMITH, two Washington county teachers, were in town this week visiting the city schools. Mrs. Ada JONES wife of the jolly court house janitor, has been quite ill for the past two weeks but is recovering again. Ed AYRES has come home from Nebraska and taken charge of the hardware store, counting shingle nails and John AYRES is in the bank county money.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 1, 1897 Ed. REAGAN was the victim Tuesday of a football accident in a little practice the boys had to be able to meet the Marysville team today. He was mixed up in the pile with the other boys but at the bottom of the heap. He came out with a fractured shoulder blade and is now under the care of Dr. MORRIS, and his hand tied up to his chest. A few years ago he met with a football accident and hurt his leg. If he is real careful he will be in shape for another smash up in a month or two. H.M. REED, of the Hollenberg school, spent a few days in town the first of the week. Fred AYRES of David City, Neb., is visiting friends and relatives here during the holidays. Joe SMITH is spending a weeks vacation at home. He is working in a dental office at Marysville. Wissie SMITH, after several months visit with his brother George, departed Wednesday for his home in Purdy, Mo. O.V. PIERSON was home from Centralia to spend Christmas, and returned Monday. He has a good position in a broom factory.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 1, 1897 Marriage Licenses. Dec. 24, Walter SUMMERS, age 23, and Philobena KNAUFF, age 18, both of Mahaska, married by Judge WOODFORD. Dec. 26, Harrison DRUERY, age 30, and Ella PHOLENG, age 22, both of Hollenberg, married by Judge WOODFORD. Dec. 28, R.C. STULL, age 28, of Blooner, O.T., and Anna A. KNIGHT, age 21, of Kimeo. Dec. 29, Dedrick E. LAREBKEN, age 28, and Haelene S. BASEN, age 20, both of Gerardy. Dec. 31, J.C. MARTIN aged 33 and Lulu G. CUMMINGS, aged 17, both of Gaskill. Married by Judge WOODFORD, Dec. 31. M.D. MOYER, and Anna C. PATTON, aged 25, both of Washington.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 25, 1896 John AYRES, of the hardware firm, Ayres Bros., has secured the position in the First National Bank, formerly occupied by J.W. ALLIBONE, deceased. He will be assistant cashier and have charge of the insurance business. Mr. Ayres has had plenty of experience as a collector and insurance agent. He will take his position in the bank the first of the year, and his brother Ed. will come home from Nebraska to take charge of the hardware business.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 25, 1896 Death visited the Allibone family again and on Friday of last week claimed the youngest child, a little boy eight months old. It took sick a short time before its father did, but lived five days after his death. The funeral was held at the home Saturday conducted by Rev. Bowman, assisted by Rev. Hageman and the body buried beside his father in the cemetery south of town.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 25, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Issued by Judge WOODFORD. Dec. 21, James E. JANEWAY, aged 24 and Annie S. CANFIL, age 23, both of Hadam. (Not sure about Annie's surname, difficult to read.) Dec. 22, Samuel MONTGOMERY, age 29 of Hanover, and Tamer A. NELSON, age 23, of Greenleaf. Dec. 23, Walter T. MOORE, age 24 and Byrninna M. MORRISON, age 23, both of Washington. Dec. 23. Walter S. BATES, age 22, of Haworth and Myrta A. TOMLISON, of Washington. (No age given.)

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 18, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Dec. 11, Thos. ROPER, age 62 and Anna ROGERS, age 57, both of Barnes, married last Friday by Rev. BOWMAN. Dec. 11, Grierson WERTMAN age 32, of Washington and Lulu H. PARKEN, age 21, of Morrowville. (Note: Grierson was Gierson in the article on the marriage in the church of these two.) Dec. 14, Huston TEBO age 24, Myrtle MARSHALL, age 19, both of Haddam. Dec. 16, Peter M. FURGERSON, age 30 of Hanover and Maggie WILKINSON age 24, of Washington, married by Judge WOODFORD. Dec. 16, Dugald SPENCE, age 24, and Rose GUNDLEFINGER, age 21, both of Hanover.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 18, 1896 Another Fire. Last Monday night promptly at 7 o'clock a fire started up in the street between C. F. LITTLE's store and the First National Bank. A wall of boards had been placed there in the afternoon and covered with tar. The was composed of 308 square feet of lumber and when it got to burning it represented the same number of feet in fire. C.A. KURTLEY of Kansas City, was there with a screw piston chemical engine and commenced a battle with the fierce flames. In 42 seconds he had the fire almost extinguished and then he re-filled the engine with carbonic acid gas. It took him 52 seconds to re-load and get ready to fight fire again. This time Ed. BARLEY operated the machine and soon killed the fire entirely. About 100 of the citizens were present to witness the experiment and the concurrent opinion was that the chemical engines were all right. The capacity of the engine is 3 (8?) gallons, so one man can handle one with ease. Mr. KURTLEY met with the city council that evening and sold 12 engines, so let it be said Washington has fire protection now.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 18, 1896 Wedding Bells. Wertman and Parken. Perhaps the most complete surprise the people of Morrowville ever witnessed was the marriage of Mr. Gierson WERTMAN and Miss Lulu H. PARKEN. The morning was bright and clear a large audience was present at the church. Miss Lulu presided at the organ for Sunday school and church as usual. Mr. Wertman coming later with father and mother. At the close of the seromn the audience joined in singing "Blest be the tie that Binds," and when the third verse was sung the young couple presented themselves at the altar and the pastor, Rev. Hollar, pronounced them man and wife. The groom is well known in Washington county and very highly respected by all. He is prominent in politices and best of all in religion, always taking a part with the young people. The bride is the popular school teacher at Morrowville and very much loved and admired by all. They have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for future happiness and prosperity. E.E.H.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 18, 1896 J.W. Allibone Dead. An Honored Citizen Called Home. Last Friday afternoon the citizens of Washington were grief stricken on learning that J.W. ALLIBONE was pronounced by his physician as beyond the aid of medical aid. People were surprised for his illness was but of a few days and many persons were not aware he was sick at all. Sundya he was in his usual good health and sang in the Presbyterian choir in the morning and played in the orchestra in the afternoon. He did not feel well enough to attend church in the evening and did not return to his work Monday morning and a physician was called Tuesday, pronouncing the complaint pneumonia. The best of attention was given him, but the stubborn disease would not yield to medical treatment. Friday afternoon his physican gave up hope, but Saturday morning he took courage again. All day Saturday it was a battle for life with the sick man and a little past midnight the end came. He was conscious only a part of the time, but during consciousness realized his conditioin and talked to his! wife about business affairs. Though anxious to live he was prepared to die. His funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. from the residence, sermon preached by Dr. Hageman and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery south of town. Joseph W. ALLIBONE was born of English parentage May 27, 1860, in Washington county, Minnesota. In 1865 he went to England with his parents, and there at the age of seven he began a musical education and showed a talent for music. In 1869 they moved back to America and settled in their old home in Minnesota. Joseph sepnt his boyhood days there, attending the common schools taking great interest in his study and with music. From there he moved to Lincoln Co., South Dakota, at the age of 18, remaining there five years, and in the spring of 1883, he was attracted to Washington county, Kansas. he soon made warm friends here and took well with the business men. He was maried here in 1888 to Miss Dora ANDERSON and from that union there are two children, both living. Mr. Allibone was a faithful member of the Episcopal church and was confirmed in Minnesota. He took a great interest in the church, particularly with the music. In business Mr. Allibone ranked high, doing most of the insurance business of the city and for six years had held the position of assistant cashier in the First National Bank. He was insured for $3,000, A.O.U.W., $2,000, and Knights and Ladies of Security, $1,000. There are left as mourners for him, two brothers, two sisters, a devoted wife and two children. By his death Washington will feel the loss of a good citizen, an honest business man and a Christian gentleman. The kind sympathy of all rests with Mrs. Allibone and all connected with the family.

The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday December 11, 1896 Married--at the Presbyterian parsonage, Dec. 9, by Rev. George HAGEMAN, Mr. Martin CALLAHAN and Miss Josie TOWNSEND both of Silvery Cliff.

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The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 11, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Dec. 1, D.S. LASHELL(?) age 23, of Pond Creek, O.T., and Mary MAXWELL, age 22 of Chepstow. Dec. 3, Edward BEESON age 21, and Cordelia HURLEY, age 19, both of Palmer. Dec. 7, Otis COLLIER age 21 and Otie HOGUE, age 19, both of Haddam, married by judge WOODFORD. Dec. 9, Clarence D?das age 24 of Chepstow and Emma C. BODA, age 20, of Bodavill, married by Judge WOODFORD.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 11, 1896 Last Monday night after dinner Otis COLLIER age 21 and Otie HOGUE age 19 both of Haddam, filed into Judge WOODFORD's court and were married. They were soon out again and on their way home, and no one suspected them as a bride and groom, for their attire was their ordinary dress. Sensible people they make such an affair a matter of business without frills.