The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 15, 1896 Shocked by Lightning. Last Saturday, Frank DITMERS, living one mile east and two and a half miles south of this place came to town and told of his narrow escape from death by a bolt of lightning. About 10 o'clock he was in the field listing in corn, when it began to rain. Thinking the storm woul dbe severe he quit work, hitched his team to the wagon and was standing up erect just ready to gather up the reins and start home when a heavy bolt of lightning struck somewhere near him, so close that he was stunned and was unconscious for a few minutes. When he came to he was on the ground eight feet one side from where the wagon stood, and his team had run on about 40 rods. Mr. Ditmars' head was somewhat bruised by his fall, his nerves were badly shattered and he had considerable pain in the head, and some of the spine. His call was a close one indeed. He said just a minute before the lightning came he looked into the angry clouds and the thought came to him that there had been no lightning yet.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 15, 1896 Marriage Licenses. May 1, George O. JACOBS, age 24, Washington and Avis WHITE, age 23, Independence, Ks. May 5, Carl C.A. GUTH, age 24, and Emma J. HUECKSTET, age 20, both of Linn. May 9, Chas. SMITH, age 24, of Odell, Neb., and Ella BOSTON, age 24 of El Reno, O.T. May 12, Herman RITTER, age 25, and Etta BUCKMASTER, age 27, both of Haddam.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 8, 1896 Jurors for June Term of Court. Richard WALKER, Charleston Township B.S. WILSON, Washington E.R. STEPHENS, Lowe J.W. BELL, LInn A.E. HOUGHTON, Linn W.H. BARLOW, Greenleaf F.E. GWIN, Lowe F.R. DIKEMAN, Barnes Ellis MINSHALL, Logan George DEPEW, Kimeo C.S. TRANSUE, Little Blue A.E. DRISKELL, Franklin David COOK, Logan W.D. HARMON, Sherman Fred WULFF, Hanover J.H. BEGGS, Farmington M. NELSON, Washington

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 8, 1896 Died. Wednesday, May 6th, '96, John I. DECKER, aged 82 years, living 2 miles west of Silver Cliff school house. Mr. Decker has been a resident of this county for 10 years, and was well and favorably known. He was the father of J.H. Decker, formerly of this place, and was living with his son Charles at the time of his death.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 8, 1896 Geo. Jacobs Married. Last Sabbath Geo. JACOBS of this place and Miss Avis WHITE of Independence, Ks., were married in Independence. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs will spend a few days in Kansas City, then visit Mr. Jacobs' relatives in Pawnee, Neb., and return here about May 17. They will make their home with Mr.Jacobs' parents for a time. George Jacobs is one of Washington's brightest and best young men, having lived here since he was four years old. He is now assistant in county clerk's office and make an efficient and trustworthy helper. He is of an excellent family, his father is a prominent physician here, and ex-county treasurer, serving in office two terms. His bride resided here for more than a year and is an excellent young lady. While here she made the acquaintance of Mr. Jacobs and that acquaintance was followed by thier courtship and marriage. She left here about one year ago to reside in Independence. Washington people are ready to receive the newly married couple and extend to them good wishes and congratulations.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 8, 1896 Those Who Passed. The following named persons were successful in the last teachers' examination held here two weeks ago: First Grade: W.T. ROACHE, Linn A.B. MINSHALL, Hanover R.S. RUST, Washington Second Grade: T.B. LANDON, Washington May KELLEY, Washington May HANSELMAN, Linn Miranda HANEY, Palmer L.P. WHARTON, Palmer J.L. GHERING, Gerady Mrs. R.L. RUST, Washington J.C. LONGLEY, Greenleaf Viva EVANS, Morrowville G.R. BARR, Hanover Cora DENISTON, Washington Maza MUSSER, Washington J.G. WHITE, Clifton A.E. WOOTEN, Washington Third Grade: Adele NEFF, Washington Lee NEEDHAM, Clifton William KELLEY, Washington Maza HARVEY, Washington Olive PAULL, Strawberry Lucy SMITH, Greenleaf Amy REYNONLDS, Hollenberg Phoebe TUSING, Waterville Chas. FREEBY, Greenleaf William RUSCO, Clifton Anna HALLOCK, Haddam H.C. NELSON, Marysville H.P. BRYCHTA, Marysville Ruth GRAHAM, Hollenberg Louis ASCHE, Hollenberg Winifred TOTTEN, Haddam Mable HIGGINS, Palmer Maud THOMPSON, Hollenberg Jennie PALMER, Hollenberg Nellie FELT,Barnes J.D. MUNDIS, Washington A.E. BENDER, Washington Margaret MEIER, Greenleaf Margaret HOOVER, Kimeo Estella RUST, Dewey Emma KINNEY, Haddam Nannie WINCHESTER, Washington Maggie BOYD, Washington Laura THOMAS, Morrowville Mable RUST, Washington Anna MORRISSEY, Barnes Guy THOMAS, Morrowville Jennie SCHOLFIELD, Waterville Guy T. JUSTICE, Hollenberg Wm. McCALL,Washington Florence FIFER, Barnes Neva HAMILTON, Clifton Edith HAMILTON, Clifton Jennie THOMPSON, Lanham, Neb. Anna BOAL, Palmer Mary S. CLARK, VINING Lusetta WOOTEN, Washington Cora SIMPSON, Brantford. In all 82 took the examination and 21 failed to pass.

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The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 24, 1896 Miss Lillie McCORMICK went to Clifton Friday. J.W. BARLEY attended the Encampment at Beloit. Mrs. KELLEY visited friends in Hanover last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A.H. STOUT spent Sunday in Haddam. Wm. SCHAAR and Dan KING left Tuesday for Cabool, Mo. E.HAWK, father of S.D. HAWK, was down from Haddam Tuesday. Mrs. CARNAHAN living three miles east of town, left for Fairview, Kan., Saturday in response to a telegram announcing the death of her father. Russell G. LOWE closed a very successful seven months school in Dist. No. 129 in Lowe township last Friday and is at home again enjoying a vacation.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 24, 1896 Died, at Morrowville, Kans., Rebecca PEPPLE, aged 67 years, 9 months and 14 days. Sister Pepple suffered from a complication of diseases for a long time. She bore here affliction very patiently looking forward to the promise of God to his people,"That blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." Sister Pepple was born in Penn., in 1829, was married to Jonathan Pepple, Nov. 15, 1845. To them was born twelve children, four have passed over, eight still remain with the father to mourn the death of a loving wife and mother. Mother Pepple was converted to God when a girl and died in the triumph of living faith. Funeral at Morrowville church conducted by the writer. Interment in Blocker cemetery. She rests from her labor and her works do follow her.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 24, 1896 Morrowville. Married: BOBBITT and ROBERTS. We have not seen a happier little company for some time than was gathered at the home of Mrs. A.E. ROBERTS near Emmons, Kans., Thursday, April 16, to witness the marriage ceremony of her daughter, Miss Gertrude Roberts to Frank F. Bobbitt, son of David F. Bobbitt of Emmons. The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock by Rev. E.E. HOLLAR of Morrowville, Kans. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations and well wishes of the assembled friends, after which an excellent wedding dinner was served.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 17, 1896 Married: In the Methodist parsonage Thursday afternoon, Mr. Charley MILLER to Miss Louise MORRIS, both of Clara, Kansas.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 17, 1896 Marriage Licenses. April 10, G.W. WILSON, age 26, of Hollenberg, and Eliza MARTIN, age 19, of Hanover. April 12, James BAILEY, age 32, of Oak Hill, Ks., and Anna DIHL, age 23, of Clare, Ks. April 14, Geo. REEDY age 23, of Ballads Falls, and Ida SCHEESLER age 19, of Hanover. April 14, Gustave E. KENHU, age 28 of May Day, Ks., and Caroline L. FREITAGE age 23, of Chepstow. April 15, Frank H. BOBBETT age 25, and Gertrude ROBERTS, age 20, both of Emmons. April 16, William DOEBELE age 23, and Lena SCHUTZ, age 23, both of Hanover. April 16, Chas. MILLER, age 24, and Louis MORRIS age 24, both of Clara. There were two licenses issued this week with requests not to publish them.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 17, 1896 Barnes.. Mrs. Mary STONE, wife of John STONE, died April 11th after a weeks illness, aged 73 years. Had she lived until May 15, ' 96, Mr. and Mrs. STONE might have celebrated their fifty-first anniversary.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 10, 1896 Marriage Licenses. April 3, J.F. SONDERMAN, age 26, and Myrtle CLEAVENGER,age 20, both of Hanover. April 4, Wm. MEYER, aged 26, and Augusta BORGER, aged 20, both of Linn. April 6, John C. PAULI, aged 21, and Edkith E. BRUITT, aged 18, both of Throop. April 8, Phil H. CYRE, age 28, Palmer, and Anna A. OTOTT, aged 22 of Greenleaf.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Fred AYRES went to David City, Neb., Saturday. D.C. ROSSMAN stock dealer from Clifton was here Wednesday. Attorney MARTIN was here from Atchison last Friday and Saturday. S.LONG, one of Clifton's old residents was a caller here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Simon STOUT left last week for Lawrence where they expect to reside. H.J. BOYD went to Peoria, Ill., Monday where he will visit three weeks with his sons.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 3, 1896 Golden Anniversary. Last Saturday night a number of the friends of Joseph and Hettie RAPLEE met at their home in this city and gave them a very nice surprise. About twenty persons were present and left ten dollars in gold, about two dollars in silver, a silver thimble and a fine quilt. Rev. BOWMAN with appropriate remarks presented them and Mrs. RAPLEE returned thanks for th efavor and kindness, after which Rev. HAGEMAN led in prayer then the song, "Blest be the Tie that Binds" was sung. Mr. RAPLEE is 70 years of age, his wife 66. They were married 50 years ago March 28 in New York. They have had three children, two dead and the only son is a business man of this city. About three years ago Mr. RAPLEE suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he has never recovered and is a helpless as a child.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 2, 1897 That Dust Storm. This part of Kansas is subject to dirt storms, high wind and hot weather, but last Friday was a weather breaker. Early in the morning a nice shower of rain fell, so the ground was muddy for a time, but about noon the sky looked gray with dirt while the wind was blowing gently from the south. At this place the ground was too damp to allow any dirt to blow, but donw in Oklahoma, or somewhere else, the cloud of dust came. About 4:30 p.m. darkness covered this part of the earth and lamps had to be lighted in stores and dwellings. This darkness lasted about one hour or more, then it grew lighter and a good shower of rain fell. The air was so full of dust that when the rain mixed with it in falling, it became mud, so it was for a time nothing but a shower of mud, splattering windows, houses and everything it touched.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Want To Be Soldiers. Last Wednesday, Jas. LIPSEY and Chas. BUCKLEY of this city, and Will PRIEST of Greenleaf, all started for Ft. Leavenworth expecting to enlist in the regular army. They had not passed an examination yet so wer not sure that they would be accepted. None of them were of age, but Jas. LIPSEY got a written permission form his fathe rand mother to enter the army, so his chances are far better than the other two. Hard times and no employment was their excuse for wishing to work for the government five years at $13 per month. April 10, 1896 The three young lads who went to Leavenworth last week for the purpose of wearing brass buttons on blue clothes came here Monday with the report that the standing army was large enough and no room for any more recruits. Another reason for not getting in the army was the small pox scare at the fort and at other places. Quarantine measures were about to be extended and no communication allowed for a time between the citizens and soldiers.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 10, 1897 G.C. HAWORTH, age 63, died at his home here Wednesday, April 8th. His body was sent to Haworth, Ks., yesterday for burial and funeral will be held there.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Mrs. Charity McMAINS, age 86 years died at her son's home in this city, April 1st of old age. Her funeral was held in the Christian church yesterday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. FRANKLIN. She was the mother of ten children, six of them living. Her body was taken to Iowa for burial, her son Samuel accompanying it from here.