The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Mar. 24, Wm. E. DEPEW, aged 25 of Greenleaf and Belle HORNER, age 18, of Palmer, married by Judge WOODFORD at his home March 31. Mar. 28, Elmer ROBINSON, age 24 and Lillie SPRAGUE, age 19, both of Haddam, married Saturday in the city by Rev. BOWMAN. April 1st, John DAMMANN, age 22 and Sophia HORNBOSTEL, age 20, both of Palmer. April 1st, Hermon MEYER age 22, and Minnie TEWES, age 19, both of Palmer.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Mrs. Lydia PERRY, was born at Lima, O., Oct. 25th, 1820, died March 28th, 1896, at the home of Mr. P.L. LEUSZLER north of Linn aged 75 years, 5 months and three days. She was a member of the Congregational church from childhood and died a consistent Christian. Her husband and four children have gone before her. She has been an invalid most of her life and died of pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the Penwell school house conducte by Rev. BOWMAN, and her remains were laid to rest in the Washington cemetery.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Born to Mr. and Mrs. I.B. PADDOCK, March 25, a son.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Grandpa DOUGLAS, living several miles south of town, is reported to have dropped dead of heart failure yesterday afternoon, a few minutes after eating dinner. He was eighty three years old and was as nice a man as Washington county can boat of ever having had live in its borders. Only a few weeks ago Mr. DOUGLAS called on the Chief, paid a dollar in adavance, remarking at the time it was the only paper he could afford to take but that he read it all to pieces. He is the kind of a man who leaves the world better for having lived in it.--Barnes Chief.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 27, 1896 Born, To Mr. and Mrs. E.L. LARABEE, Sunday, March 22, a twelve pound girl. Mr. and Mrs. Simon SCOTT are visiting this week with their son, A.H. STOUT. Mrs. D. BENTLEY has been quite sick but is somewhat improved at this writing. Miss Luella SMITH returned to Hanover Monday having made a visit with her Washington friends. Ham and John FRAZIER and John McCULLY started on a trip to Osawatomie last week. They went overland. Mrs. McKELVY fell Friday and broke one of the bones in the forearm. She is getting along nicely for an old lady. Fred BORST, who for a long time was in the meat market business here, has bought a butcher shop in Colorado City, Colo.

I am going to be in the VA hospital 135 miles from here tomorrow but Lydia was of the Oliver Hazard Perry of 1812 fame and was in Washington co as she was related to the Elliott's,Wilson's,Stockton's,Shields and more. ----- Original Message ----- From: <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 18:55 Subject: [KSWASHIN] Death: Mrs. Lydia PERRY The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 3, 1896 Mrs. Lydia PERRY, was born at Lima, O., Oct. 25th, 1820, died March 28th, 1896, at the home of Mr. P.L. LEUSZLER north of Linn aged 75 years, 5 months and three days. She was a member of the Congregational church from childhood and died a consistent Christian. Her husband and four children have gone before her. She has been an invalid most of her life and died of pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the Penwell school house conducte by Rev. BOWMAN, and her remains were laid to rest in the Washington cemetery. ============================== Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 27, 1896 Marriage Licenses. March 16, L.F. LONGWELL, aged 25 and Oda RENSCH, age 22, both of Barnes. March 21, Carl E. BOND, age 20, of Cawker City, Ks., and Mary WESCHE, age 19 of Barnes. March 23, G.G. CARLSON, age 20 and Emma HAMMERBECK, age 32 both of Brantford, married by Judge WOODFORD.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 27, 1896 Another Fire. Burning of houses is becoming so common here of late that people fail to realize any excitement in the matter. Yesterday morning a dwellling belonging to J.S. HART was destroyed by fire, located in the south central part of the city. About 4:30 a.m. A.H. FOOTE noticed a flickering light playing on the walls of his bedroom, and looking out of the window he saw that a house just across the street was on fire. He dressed hurriedly and gave the alarm, and went to the burning building. He said no one was at home and he broke the door down and soon found his way up stairs, but found the fire was all on the roof outside. He said he could have extinguished the flames if he had a ladder to have got on the rood, but a ladder that was at the barn the night before had been removed. Mrs. M.S. RODOCKER was living in the house, but was not at home, having spent the night at the home of Mrs. Ed. WRAY and there had been no fire in the house since early in the morning. All of the goods were taken form the house in time to be saved, but Mrs. RODDOCKER haed $40, two $20 bills in a tin can, which did not prove to be fire proof and the money was lost. We understand the house was well insured.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 27, 1896 Married: Tuesday of this week, Mary WESCHE and Carl E. BOND were married by Rev. SWINEHART at the home of the bride's mother in Barnes. The wedding attair of the bride and groom was becoming and they presented a pleasing appearance. A large number of invited guests were present to enjoy the festivities, and all had a very pleasant time. A large list of wedding presents were given the bride and groom, which were useful and well selected. Mr. and Mrs. BOND will soon move on a farm near Cawker City and they will take with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 27, 1896 Last Friday night Mrs. D.C. FRASER, of Clifton died at her home, surrounded by her family and relatives. She was 41 years of age, mother of five children, four living and one dead, the youngest son born two weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser were highly respected people in Clifton and leading members of the Presbyterian churhc. The church there not being supplied with a pastor, Rev. HAGEMAN of this place was sent for and conducted the funeral service Sunday. It was one of the largest funerals held in Clifton.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 20, 1896 J.T. Hole Dead. He Fought Bravely for Life, but Expired Monday. For the past three weeks scores of people have made inquiry as to the physical condition of editor HOLE and have been informed that he could not live but a short time. His death was expected by his physician and close friends long before it came, but he was a man of indomitable will and courage, and clung to life as long as he could. His case was a hopeless one being catarrah of the stomach and bronchial trouble. Last Monday his condition was not considered alarming, only that he was weaker than he had been. He said to his friends at noon that he had hopes of recovering, but later in the day he grew weaker and a little after 5 o'clock he expired. He was conscious up to his death and a few minutes before the end came he said to his wife he woul dnot die before morning. He had no fears of death, but was very anxious to get well and live. Funeral was not held till 2 p.m Thursday awaiting the arrival of his brother and other members of the family. Rev. HAGEMAN preached the funeral sermon in the Presbyterian church and a large number of people were present. The remains were laid to rest in the Washington cemetery. Obituary. Jacob Thomas HOLE, was born of Quaker parentage near Augusta, Carroll county, Ohio, March 18, 1854, and was the fifth child of Lemuel and Unity HOLE. Four brothers and three sisters survive him. After the usual course in the public school he went to Oskaloosa, Iowa, and took a course at Penn College, after which he returned to Mt. Union College in 1878. He came to this county seventeen years ago and has ever since been a resident of this city. On June 10th, 1880, he was married to Miss Mary Emma TOPE, of Carroll county, Ohio. The fruits of this marriage are five sons and three daughters, namely: Lemuel E., aged 14 years; Gertrude E., aged 13 years; William W., aged 11 years; Leonard J., aged 9 years; Clarence F., age 7 years; Walter T., aged 5 years; E. Grace, aged 3 years; and Bertha M., aged 10 months. Mr. HOLE came here with bright prospects of amassing considerable wealth as a lone agent and attorney-at-law. He followed that but a short time, then turned his attention to farming and from that he drifted into the newspaper work, first with the Register in 1886. He managed that paper for two years and sold it to J.B. BESACK & SOn. The next year he became associate editor of the Republican and remained with the paper till it was made a Populist paper, then he bought the Post and has been editor of it up to his death. About one year ago, Jas. PONTIUS purchased the Register, and the two were merged into one, and last December, Mr. HOLE got control of the consoldiated plant, but has been physiclaly untable to look after his business. As a newspaper man it seems he has had more than his share of trials and hardships, and most of his time since engaging in the work has been fighting for supremacy and maintining it. He was a good writer and his political influence was much felt, though he was not always in harmony with the majority of his party in county and state politics. He had peculiarities common to a great many people, was a man of courage, self will and persistence.

Does anyone know who the Miss Coleman is? Lew Coleman ----- Original Message ----- From: <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 5:50 AM Subject: [KSWASHIN] Wedding: GUILD--BAKER > The Washington Republican > Washington County > Friday > March 13, 1896 > > Pretty Home Wedding. > The residence of Mr. and Mrs. John GUILD near Silver Cliff was the scene > Wednesday at eleven o'clock of a charming and pretty wedding, the bride > being their daughter, Miss Eleta GUILD, and the groom Mr. M.G. BAKER of > near East Highland. Rev. Mr. HAGEMAN officiated in a very pleasant manner. > A company of forty friends assembled to witness the event and among these > were: Mr. and Mrs. GUILD, of Fairbury, Mr. LEIDIG and family, Mr. DIEHL > and family, Mr. McCALL and family and grandma McCALL, whom were relatives > of the bride. Mr. MENEFEE, relatives of the groom. Mr .and Mrs. WILT, Mr. > and Mrs. J.B. (J.R.?) BOND, Mr. and Mrs. COROIN, Mr. and Mrs. KRAMER, and > Miss COLEMAN. The bride wore a dress of cream silk benrietta with cream > silk trimmings with white silk mits and slippers. The groom wore a black > evening suit. After the ceremony they were served delicious wedding > viands. Sometime was then spent socially. There were beautiful presents to > admire, choice favors in glassware, silve! > r, set of dishes, bed spread, and some linen and a most beautiful lamp, > five dollars in money. Mr. and Mrs. Baker inted to begin housekeeping at > one on the Geo. SCRUBY farm. These young people are much thougt of by > their friends here. > One Who Was There. > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 20, 1896 Morrowville. News reached here last Saturday that Frank STUMP, who disappeared from Lowe township about 18 months ago to parts unknown, was stabbed to the heart and killed and his father badly hurt by a stab in the back. They were running a saloon in Montana.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 20, 1896 Morrowville. On last Friday Miss Hattie SMITH closed a successful term of six months school in the Pursley district. Stormy as the day was, there was a good attendance of the patrons, with well filled baskets which was pleasantly enjoyed by all, after which an interesting program of literary work was well performed by the school. Miss Smith is a teacher of rare ability, her zeal in behalf of her school and patrons, provided the school with a beautiful American flag, and an elegant 24 inch bell. After the performance and appropriate remarks by some of the patrons. Miss Smith delivered a farewell speech which was sympathetic, patriotic and scholarly, and was so affective that there were but few dry eyes in the school room. As a tribute of appreciation, I will add these lines: The subject of my essay is liberty, the joy and ideal of all mankind, youth, old age, poverty and wealth, the wise and the ignorant, all welcome its presence and enjoy its righteous influence. The life of Jesus, and many good men died in sacrifice to perfect and magnify its grandeur. The angels in heaven bask in its sunshine; the infant in its mother's arms is nurtured and cherished under its gentle virtues; love, mercy and justice is its motto. Our free school system prospers under the shadow of its wing. We the people of our United States of America, was the first on the earth to prepare for a national emblem, which has led vast armies to victory and is honored by all nations. Through the earnest efforts of our worthy teacher (Miss Hattie Smith) we have this honored emblem to decorate our elegant school house, and also our bell, which is an emblem of our nations independence. For these we extend to her our grateful and high esteem, hoping she may progress during a long and happy life.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 13, 1896 Pretty Home Wedding. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. John GUILD near Silver Cliff was the scene Wednesday at eleven o'clock of a charming and pretty wedding, the bride being their daughter, Miss Eleta GUILD, and the groom Mr. M.G. BAKER of near East Highland. Rev. Mr. HAGEMAN officiated in a very pleasant manner. A company of forty friends assembled to witness the event and among these were: Mr. and Mrs. GUILD, of Fairbury, Mr. LEIDIG and family, Mr. DIEHL and family, Mr. McCALL and family and grandma McCALL, whom were relatives of the bride. Mr. MENEFEE, relatives of the groom. Mr .and Mrs. WILT, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. (J.R.?) BOND, Mr. and Mrs. COROIN, Mr. and Mrs. KRAMER, and Miss COLEMAN. The bride wore a dress of cream silk benrietta with cream silk trimmings with white silk mits and slippers. The groom wore a black evening suit. After the ceremony they were served delicious wedding viands. Sometime was then spent socially. There were beautiful presents to admire, choice favors in glassware, silve! r, set of dishes, bed spread, and some linen and a most beautiful lamp, five dollars in money. Mr. and Mrs. Baker inted to begin housekeeping at one on the Geo. SCRUBY farm. These young people are much thougt of by their friends here. One Who Was There.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 13, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Feb. 29, John P. REYNOLDS, age 20 and Mary F. KERR, age 18, both of Hollenberg, married by Judge WOODFORD. March 2, Rufus K. OSBORNE, age 20 and Emma COLLER(COILER?), age 19, both of Haddam, married by S.T. YODER, justice of the peace. March 2, M.G. BAKER, age 27, and Eleta S. GUILD, age 26, both of Hollenberg. March 3, G. A. RUPP, age 28, and Magdalena S. WINDHORST, age 22, both of Washington.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 13, 1896 Thursday evening of last week, Mrs. Joseph McQUILLEN died at her home in the south part of the county, seven miles east of Clifton. Her illness covered a brief period of time and death came like a shock to her close friends and neighbors and even to members of her own household. Monday morning she was in her usual health and strength and about her household duties. Her husband had gone to his work, her daughter had gone to her school to teach, when she was suddenly seized by a pain in the back and stricken to the floor. Her daughter-in-law who lived in the same house was called and assisted her to bed. She never recovered from the shock, though the best medical aid was given her. Thursday evening at 6:10 she passed away. Her physician pronounced the case a complication of lung trouble and heart failure. Her funeral was held Saturday form the Parallel Presbyterian church, sermon preached by Rev. S.E. BETTS of Clifton and the body laid to rest in the cemetery near by. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in that neighborhood. Obituary. Mrs. McQuillen was born in Ireland 66 years ago, and came to this country in her girlhood days. She was married in New York to Joseph McQuillen, and in the early seventies thay came west with a colony of other people and located in the south part of the county. Mrs. McQuillen was the mother of five children, one dead and the other four living. Edward lives on a farm just west of the old homestead. Lena, wife of Thos. ROWLAND, lives on a farm just east. Alfred lives on the farm and Clara lived at home with her parents. In early life Mr. McQuillen embraced religiion and united with the Presbyterian church. She lived to do good and took great pride in her children and their guidance. The McQullen home was one of the model homes in this county, filled with sunshine, family unity, hospitality for the neighbors and Christian fellowship. Mrs. McQuillen was mother in just such a home, and all who knew her, and learned of her good deeds and motives could not help but admire her. She ! was devoted to her family, to her home, to her neighbors and to her church. She realized from her illness at first that she must depart, but her dissolution brought no fears for the future, she was ready and willing to go.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 13, 1896 Mr. and Mrs. W.H. SPRENGLE were made happy by the arrival of a daughter at their home Friday, March 6.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 13, 1896 Died: The three month's old child of Moses McKELVY and wife died Saturday evening in Greenleaf. Funeral was held Sunday.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 6, 1896 Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John GUILD, of Highland township, March 4th, 1896, by Rev. George HAGEMAN, Mr. M.G. BAKER of Hollenberg township and Miss Eleta GUILD.