The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 11, 1896 Max SAVOIE, who lives three miles south east of Greenleaf was in town Tuesday and reported that his son, Ed., who was shot a few weeks ago out in Colorado on a ranch was getting along all right. His son-in-law, Ben GILLIAM was hot by the same man, HART, who shot Ed. Sovoie and he died the day after the shooting. About a year ago Ed. Savoie left his county to make his home with Mr. Gilliam in Colorado. They rented a farm of Mr. Hart, who was in the habit of driving every renter off the farm just before harvest time, and then take all the crop. He tried the bluff on his two renters and it resulted in a quarrel which led up to the shooting. Mr. Hart was wounded by Mr. Gilliam, but not seriously. It is claimed that Mr. Hart was entirely to blame and commenced shooting first. He is now under arrest. Will PATRIE and wife are keeping house in town again having for several months been living in the country where Will helped Mr. GOOD on his farm. Mrs. S. A. SMITH came up from Clifton Friday and visited the PYM family, then went on to Omaha Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. T.S. DENMAN. Mike PURCELL was up from Clifton and spent Sunday with his family returning Monday. He will clerk for Mr. SIMON there till he takes charge of the clerk's office here. Last Friday evening Miss Alice B. CLARK arrived form Fox Lake, Wis., to visit a year or two with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. NYCE. When a small girl she made her home with them. The many friends of J.F. WAYLAND were glad to greet him Saturday when he made his first appearance on the streets since seven weeks ago. He has been very low with thypoid fever and for two or three weeks it seemed his time had come to depart this world into the next. He is yet weak from the effects of the disease, but able to walk to town and back.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 11, 1896 Sunday evening a quiet wedding took place in the city at the Christian parsonage. ABout 7:30 Edgar BENNETT and Elma EMERY wen tot the home of Elder FRANKLIN and were married by him. No invited guests were present. Mr. BENNETT is an attorney here and was the nominee on the Populist ticket this fall for county attorney. He is a graduate from the law department of the State University and has been practicing law about two years. The bride is the daughter of Henry EMERY, who lives north of Washington, and for nearly a year has been clerking in the postoffice book store. At present they are making their home with the Bennett family, recently moving here from near Linn.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday December 4, 1896 Married--Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride near Morrowville, Thomas McCULLUM and Carrie NYE. H.B. NYE was groomsman and Jessie McCULLUM was bridesmaid. No invited guests except relatives of the two families were present. Rev. E. E. HOLLER officiated.

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Okay all you family ancestor detectives; a heads-up here on postings. If I have a chance to post on Monday, June 6, it will be the last for awhile, as like Willie Nelson, I am going to be "One The Road" again for awhile; two plus weeks I hope. Y'all be careful of the chiggers in the cemeteries... Have a good one!! Jim

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 27, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Nov. 19, Fred HABIG, age 27 and Mary STRAUB, age 21, both of Hanover. Nov. 21, Geo. FLEMMING, age 30 and Jennie PARKS, age 17, both of Washington. Nov. 24, Thos. H. McCULLUM, age 25 and Carrie NYE, age 20, both of Morrowville. Nov. 25, Lou A. CARTER age 21 and Lola V. WELLS, age 19, both of Washington.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 27, 1896 F.W. STACKPOLE received a telegram Saturday night stating that his father died in Thomaston, me., at 7 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Stackpole drove over to Greenleaf Sunday morning and started east. No particulars are learned of the death, but Mr. TOBEY says it must have been sudden and unexpected, for he received a letter from him Friday evening written Tuesday and he was in his usual health. He was a man past 80 years of age, a retired shipmaster and well liked by all who knew him.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 20, 1896 Teachers' Certificates. The following named persons passed a tearchers' examination in this county Oct. 31, and certificates have been issued: Maggie MENZIES, Morrowville Julia A. ALDRICH, Haddam Belle MARTIN, Barnes J.E. MAGEE, Washington F.A. LUNDOLL, Hanover Eva BOSS, Washington Lillie McCORMICK, Weitbote(?) Anna SIMON, Cuba Eila(Eula?) POWERS, Hanover Mabel ELLIOT, Linn Hattie SMITH, Morrowville D.C. BONAR, Throop Mattie RENSCH, Barnes Hattie GOOD, Washington Catharine DAVIS, Washington H.C. MARKHAM, Throop W.H. JOHNSON, Linn. There were only two applicants who failed to pass the requirements of the examination.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 20, 1896 Nannie, the four year old daughter of C. S. and Elizabeth HACKNEY, of Haddam, died Nov. 14.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 20, 1896 Township Officers. The following named were elected as township officers at the last election: Union: Trustee, S.T. ANDREWS; Treasurer, J.J. CHODY; Clerk, T.J. SHORT; Justices, A.B. CORDERY, W.H. EMERICK; Constables, A.T. EMERY, W.S. LISTON. Lowe: Trustee, Austin WELLS; Treasure, W.H. EMERY; Clerk, Warren STPEHENS; Justices, J.K. SPRADLING, M.E. LAWRENCE; Constables, W.G. ALLEN, P. MUNO. Highland: Trustee, M.S. McLEOD; Treasurer, Joseph NUTTER; Clerk, E.H. CORBIN; Justices, F.A. TATMAN, J.WHITNEY; Constables, E.M. SHIELDS, F. P. TATMAN. Franklin: Trustee, John NIMS; Treasurer, A.E. COLEMAN; Clerk, W.B. BRADFORD; Justices, F.M. DAVIS, Chas. M. JUSTES; Constables, John KEISLING, Fred REYNOLDS. Independence: Trustee, J. NOLAN; Treasurer, J.H. SCHUETTE; Clerk, H. OSTENDORF; Justices, H. OSTENDORF, J.F. WOLFF. Haddam: Trustee, F.J. MULTER; Treasurer, J.W. LEIBEL; Clerk, C.E. LINE; Justices, S.T. YODER, John FLOCK; Contables, Hays DRIPS, M.W. FATE. Mill Creek: Trustee, John GRAY, Treasurer, A.M. STOKER; Clerk, C.W. HAWES; Justices, V.T. REYES, D.D. HARROON; Constables, Henry MOLONY, W.I. BOLE. Farmington: Trustee, G. WERTMAN; Treasurer, C.L. STANTON; Clerk, M.J. WILSEY; Justices, J.H. BEGGS, A. BOND; Constables, O.D. FROST, Pym KEESECKER. Barnes: Trustee, W.C. HALLOWELL; Treasurer, W.E. STONE; Clerk, W.J. WILLIAMS; Justices, Jas. RAYNOR, J.T. MAYCRAFT; Contables, A.L. HATTON, U.S. BEVERLY. Clifton: Trustee, G.P. BAKER; Treasurer, D.C. ROSSMAN; Clerk, L.M. WELLMAN; Justices, N.B. NEEDHAM, F.M. WEBB; Constables, W.A. CHANDLER, L.B. HAKES. Sheridan: Trustee, Peter SCHUMAKER; Treasurer, W.E. CAMPBELL; Clerk, M.T. FUNNELL; Justices, J.M. WORLEY, Wm. SCHWINDAMAN; Constables, B.F. HARMON, E.A. FOLSOM. Saerman: Trustee, Geo. SCHWINDAMAN; Treasurer, D.C. MEYER; Clerk, Wm. MERCER; Justices, Wm. LEWIS, A.W. ELLIOT; Constables, Herman WEEKE, Frank MORGISON. Kimeo: Trustee, Patrick O'LEARY; Treasurer, Peter SPENCE; Clerk, W.H. WEBSTER; Justices, Charles MARTIN, James HOGAN. Lincoln: Trustee, H.A. JOHNESMEYER; Treasurer, C.HAGEDORN; Clerk, C.F. DICKEY; Justices, F.M. PHILBROOK, C.LUDWICK; Constables, F. BIERBAUM, A. LINBLADE. Logan: Trustee, David COOK; Treasurer, Ellis MINSHALL; Clerk, M. McKELVY; Justices, R. ZIMMERMAN, J.Van KIRK; Constables, D.O. TAYLOR, Clell WHITE. Little Blue: Trustee, M. DUSTON; Treasurer, Anton TRISKA; Clerk, Howard WILLIAMS; Justices, W.R. SAVAGE, H. McCARTY. Brantford: Trustee, Dan'l GRAHAM; Treasurer, M. PERSON; Clerk, D. PAULL; Justices, Chas. BRADLEY, John MURDOCK; Constables, Robert JOHNSON, Wesley JUREY. Strawberry: Trustee, John DUNKLE; Treasurer, H. GOEKIN; Clerk, George SMITH; Justices, W.O. DUPREY, S. DOUGLAS; Constables, L.C. HOWE, John FOSTER. Linn: Trustee, Thos. BRUNER; Treasurer, Fred WEEKE; Clerk, Ed. HOTZ; Justices, C.H. KEMPER, J.W. BELL; Contables, Ed COLLINS, F.D. BARKER. Greenleaf: Trustee, B.J. SHARROCK; Treasurer, W.H. ALEXANDER; Clerk, A. ANDERSON; Justices, L. SPRADLING, W.D. DAVIS; Constables, Geo. PHIPPS, P. TALBOT. Charleston: Trustee, Barney GRAVES; Treasurer, Frank RECHTIEN; Clerk, Geo. STANLEY; Justices, H.G. BOBBITT, Richard WALKER; Constables, P. YAGER, Frank RICHARD. Hanover: Trustee, Mino CLEAVENGER; Treasurer, Mike TRISKA; Clerk, William E. KORNBAUM; Justices, Charles WEBBER, A.D. CAMPBELL; Constables, F. M. OSWALD, Just KERSTING. Grant: Trustee, Chas. ROSENKRANZ; Treasurer, Wm. OTTO; Clerk, Chance BISSELL; Justices, J.C. ODGERS, G.A. NICHELS; Contables, W.A. ODGERS, G.D. LISHER. Coleman: Trustee, N. ROBBINS; Treasurer, H.C. FARIS; Clerk, W.P. COOK; Justices, O.P. STEELE, R.D. COZINE; Constables, J. RUTHERFORD, Carl JOHNSON. Washington: Trustee, M.P. ROBERTS; Treasurer, T.B. FREDENDALL; Clerk, J.W. ALLIBONE; Justices, C.F. SMITH, G.A. STOCKWELL; Constables, M.T. HARGIS, J.D. HODGES.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 20, 1896 Mrs. Adelia J. FOLLETT died in her home two miles north of here Sunday, Nov. 15. She was 62 years and 5 days old. Her funeral was held Tuesday from the Presbyterian church conducted by Dr. HAGEMAN, and was largely attended by sympathetic friends. Mrs. Follett has two sons here who mourn the loss of a mother.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 13, 1896 Married:--Mr. W.O. CRAIG of Kansas City, to Miss Lessie WEBSTER, of Clifton, Kansas, Wednesday Nov. 11. Miss Webster has been one of the most successful teachers in this county for a number of years and the Republican joins in wishing the young couple a happy life.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 13, 1896 Ed PATRIE, of this city received a dispatch from his brother, Martin Patrie, that their mother died at his home the 11th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Petrie were for over 20 years old and respected settlers of this county. They left here abotu one year ago to make their home with their son, Martin Petrie, of Market Lake, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Patrie were married at Baden, Germany in 1844 and came to this country in 1852 and settled near Albany, N.Y. In 1874 they started for the west and came direct to this city where some of their children preceded them. Eight children were born to them, seven of them now living.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday November 6, 1896 Died:--In Morrowville, Oct. 30, 1896, Alexander McGREGOR, aged 81 years, 4 months and 14 days. He was the father of Geo. McGregor, a prosperous farmer near Morrow. Alexander McGregor was born in Peotheshire, Scotland, June 17, 1815. He joined the Presbyterian church at the age of 18 and lived a consecrated Christian life, dying in the faith as he lived. His funeral was held in the Morrow church Sunday by Rev. E.E. HOLLAR, and the remains laid to rest in the Morrow cemetery.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 30, 1896 Danford FOOTE is clerking at Darby's. Miss Ella HAAK now greets customers at Little's. Miss Lessie WEBSTER, of Clifton, was in the city Friday. James LEWIS has moved back to Hollenberg from Whiting. Miss Amelia MARQUARD went to Hanover Friday to see her father who is sick. Wm. HAMILTON is expecting his sister from Wymore Saturday. She will be the guest of Miss Eva BULLIS. Mrs. THOMPSON of Dwight, Ill., mother of John THOMPSON, of this city, returned home last Tuesday after a two weeks visit. The elevators of our city are paying 45 to 50 cents for wheat, 12 cents for corn and nothing for oats. Oats sell at the stables and feed stores at 8 and 10 cents. Baled hay brings $3; hogs $2.70.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 30, 1896 Mrs. S.T. McMAINS died at her home in the east part of Washington on Monday evening last October 26, at about 8 o'clock. She was taken sick on Friday night with some disease of the lungs, and being in a delicate condition the end soon came. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn the loss of a kind mother. Mr. McMains and his helpless little ones have the profound sympathy of the community.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 23, 1896 The Grand Lodge of I.O.O.F. which convened in Leavenworth last week awarded Mr. Peter POISEL with a fifty year gold medal, the highest medal given. Mr. Poisel has been a member of the order in good standing for more than fifty-six years. A Sacred Concert: On Tuesday evening Oct. 27, the singers of the M.E. church led by Mrs. FOX will give a sacred concert. The admission will be 10cts, and the proceeds will be applied to the incidental fund of the church. There is no doubt but what the concert will be a rich treat. Last Saturday evening a number of about 30 invited friends of Ara DAMON, from both Sunday school and day school, met at his home to celebrate his 17th birthday. The evening was spent in social amusement and refreshments. Ara is very thankful for the pleasant surprise and the happy occasion will long be remembered by all present. We are glad to announce that Miss Maud BOLT has sufficiently recovered to resume her school duties. Mrs. ANDERSON left Thursday for California. She will make her home with her daughter, Mrs. J.H. HESTER. Mr. and Mrs. Tom DAVIS arrived her last Saturday form David City, Neb., and are the guests of Ed. AYRES and family. Fred BORST and wife are here this week form Colorado visiting. Mr. Borst is well satisfied with the butcher business in Colorado City. Wissie SMITH who formerly resided here came in from Purdy, Mo., last Saturday and will visit his brother George, living two miles west of town. P.M. KINSMAN, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, has been here for the past two weeks visiting in the home of his brother-in-law, A. STOLZER. He left Tuesday for his home.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 23, 1896 Died:--Bessie G. NIMS, aged 8 yr, 1m, 11d., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred NIMS, of Emmons. Bessie was a bright little girl, being in school until Tuesday last. Died Monday morning. Interment at Hollenberg, Tuesday, October. 21.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 9, 1896 Gustena MENZIE, after a long illness and very much suffering the patient spirt of Gustena Menzie, better known by those who loved here and will always remember her as Tena, but the body will be with the Lord. She was a young lady of unusual promise, kind, loving, cheerful, and would have enjoyed life had it been the will of the Lord. But with every member of the family we believe she was willing to say, Thy will be done. Tena's chair in the home is vacant; she has passed over and will patiently wait the coming of those who so kindly cared for her in her last long sickness. The funeral occured at the home Friday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. E.E. HOLLAR her pastor, and was largely attended by those who loved and admired the deceased and who sympathize with the relatives. Tena was lovingly laid to rest in the Blocker cemetery. Age 22 years, 1 month. E.E. Hollar. The family wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness to them during the sickness and death of their daughter. Mrs. Maggie Menzie

I am on this site for several years now to find the Elliott's that were there in the mid 1800's from Ohio,Nebraska and KS. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Laird" <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 9:40 Subject: [KSWASHIN] Death: Mrs. S.T. McMAINS The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 30, 1896 Mrs. S.T. McMAINS died at her home in the east part of Washington on Monday evening last October 26, at about 8 o'clock. She was taken sick on Friday night with some disease of the lungs, and being in a delicate condition the end soon came. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn the loss of a kind mother. Mr. McMains and his helpless little ones have the profound sympathy of the community. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429