The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 14, 1896 Last Friday evening the body of Mrs. BASHFORTH (nee Cora WILLIAMS) was brought here from Quincy, Ill., for final burial. Funeral services were held at the home of J.C. McCEW, Friday, conducted by Rev. HAGEMAN. A number of the close friends of the deceased and other, were present to pay their last respects to the memory of their dear friend. The body was interred in the Washington cemetery in the Williams lot beside that of her father, a brothers and sister. Those who knew Mrs. Bashforth here in her girlhood days, young womanhood and till she departed last May for Quincy, all commend her as a lovely character, accomplished, obliging and one who sought to do good. Sad it is for her friends here to reflect that only eight months ago she left here, a bride decked in bridal attire, lighthearted, cheerful, and full of bright hopes for a long and happy life. She was returned lifeless, dressed in burial garb, but her spirit had gone on to mingle with that of her husband who was called home only a few days before she was. Mr. and Mrs. Bashforth were held in high esteem in Quincy and their places in society will not be filled very soon. The following is taken from the Quincy paper the morning after the death of Mrs. Bashforth: J. Walter Bashforth and wife were not long separted. He died a week ago yesterday, and at a quarter before 12 o'clock last night she joined him in the land beyond the grave. Mrs. Bashforth had been sick with intermittent fever for four weeks before her husband's death. She was then just recovering, and got up to help nurse him in his brief illness. His death prostrated her, and she had not sufficient strength and vitality to throw off the shock. Monday typhoid fever developed, and she had been conscious only at moments since. Indeed she had been unconscious a great part of the time since her husband's death. Yesterday her condition was recognized as critical. All that medical skill and loving friends could do was done, but without avail, and the death came quietly and peacefully at 11:45 last night. Mrs. Bashforth was the youngest daughter of Mrs. L.J. WILLIAMS of Washington, Kan. She married Mr. Bashforth May 15 last, and in the few months of her residence in Quincy had made herself a warm place in the hearts of many friends. A refined, cultured lady, lovable and charming, she won the esteem of all with whom she came in contact. 'Tis inexpressibly sad. A happy bride, a widow, and then a corpse, all within a little more than eight months. Her mothers, Mrs. WILLIAMS, and her sister, Mrs. George G. HILL, and brother-in-law, Mr. HILL of Washington, Kan., were with her when she died. Another sister, Mrs. MOORE of Clay Center, Kan., has been telegraphed for.

The news below mentions that Mr. Livergood died at the Poor Farm. Was there a poor farm in Washington County? I checked the website (http://www.poorhousestory.com ) and that site does not list a poor farm in Washington County. Cathy -----Original Message----- From: jlaird@bellsouth.net [mailto:jlaird@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 9:40 AM To: KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KSWASHIN] Death: John LIVERGOOD The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 14, 1896 John LIVERGOOD, aged 76 years, died on the poor farm yesterday morning. He had been in the poor house about one month and was sent there by the trustee of Lincoln township from near Waterville. The county physician, Dr. MORRIS waited on him, but his case was beyond medical help. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday Febraury 14, 1896 Hollenberg. Some of our farmers are gettin ready for sowing oats. No frost in the ground. Renters are arranging to change places. Albert EDDLIMAN moved on his farm south of town. Wm. ELLISON is moving on Clapp's place east of town. R.T. KERR has moved on the old MOWER farm adjoining town. F.M. DAVIS and P. CLOSE attended a Masonic banquet at Steele City and report a grand time and work in the third degree. S.R. BENSON has just returned form Arkansas and is at home on his farm south of town. Bennie SMITH has traded his farm joining town for Missouri property near Plainfield.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 7, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Feb. 1, Chas. RETEH, age 31, Cuba, Kan., and Anna HYNEH, age 22, Washington, Kan. Feb. 4, Henry WENDEL, age 21 and Mary MANNS, age 21, both of Hanover. Feb. 5., Johann Ferdinand KENSTER, age 22 and Clara Susie H. FRESE, age 19, both of Luther, Kan. Feb. 6, Curtis R. FINLEY, age 21, of Parallel and Cora H. McGINNIS, age 20, of Chepstow.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 7, 1896 Sudden Death. Last Saturday Nathan Holcomb was in the city chatting and telling his jokes in his usual way, and started home between four and five o'clock. WHen he got about three miles north he began choking. One of the Rowland boys was sitting by his side, and he said to the boy, "pound me on the back I am choking." Blood gushed from his mouth and he expired in about ten minutes. Dr. JACOBS was called and he said death was caused by the breaking of a blood vessel. Rev. HAGEMAN conducted the funeral her Monday, which was largely attended, the G.A.R. taking charge. Mr. HOLCOMB came her early in the seventies and was well known. His sudden death was a great surprise to his large circle of friends.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 7, 1896 Tom PURCELL who has been attending Dental College at Kansas City the past year had to give up his study on account of failing eye sight. Harvey MARKHAM, who has been in southeastern Kansas will remove back to Washington county about March 1st. having rented Mr. STRIBLING's farm. A. OBERNDORFER the popular merchant had decided to build a ladies' parlor, 14x45 on the south side of his store building, the room is to be an exclusive millinery room. Work will commence Monday. T.B. FREDENDALL went to St. Louis Tuesday to buy new goods. He was accompany by Mrs. Fredendall and little son Benton, who will visit the family of Dr and Abe Fredendall who reside in Missouri. Chas. SMITH is home from Topeka where he has been the past four weeks attending the meetings of the board of Charities. He is well pleased with the condition of affairs in which the board has things now. Born, Tuesday morning to J.W. ALLIBONE and wife, a boy of average weight and beauty. F.S. JOHNSON and F.R. DIKEMAN of Barnes were here Monday doing business. They each left $1.00 with us.

I don't see alot of posts on this list, and I've yet to find anything about my husband's ancestors, but I really appreciate all the work you do here. The articles you post are time-consuming, and even though they've not been "pay dirt" for me, I'm grateful for the time and effort you put into this list. ~gina~ --- jlaird@bellsouth.net wrote: > The Washington Repubican > Washington County > Friday > June 28, 1901 > > Teachers Have Been Hired. > Wednesday morning of this week the school board held a meeting for the purpose of selecting > teachers for the coming school year. There were a few vacancies to be filled on account of > teachers resigning. The superintendent, L.W. MAYBERRY, had already been selected, but the > principal had not been. The board deemed the position of principal a very important one and > selected, on the recommendation of Superintendent Mayberry, E. M. BOWERS, a graduate of the > State Normal. Other teachers selected are as follows: > Room 8, C.E. INGALLS > Room 7, Marjorie WHITTETT > Room 6, Maud BOLT > Room 5, Bertha BOND > Room 4, Eva HOLLOWAY > Room 3, Ada ROSS > Room 2, Margaret ALGIE > Room 1, Emma BAUMBERGER. > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > ~gina thomas patterson~ Please visit my home page at www.burningskyenterprises.com, click on "Family Album". Researching families Brumbelow, Carsten, Leitch, Manes, Patterson, Stiffler, Thomas, Tye & more than I have fingers, toes, earrings & nose holes for!

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 31, 1896 Linn. Rheumatism seems to be in order these days. Sherman COOLEY is laid up with something of the kind in his side, and last week Mr. CHESTNUT, south of town a few miles was complaining of a very lame arm. Mrs. JOHNSON is very sick. She has been ill for some time and at last accounts was declining. A.W. ELLIOTT had a runaway last week and Kelias looks the worse for it. He has a runaway once a year at least, but this is the first time to our knowledge he was very serverly hurt. His arm, shoulder, and side were bruised so badly that he was rendered almost helpless. He is improving some now but is still hardly able to move around much. We also heard of another runaway. Ellsworth OREN was the driver this this time. We understood he had a very narrow escape from being killed but we did not learn the particulars. Mrs. D.M. BOYER has been pretty sick the past week. She is improving now so we hear. Frank WILSON has moved into his new home. He will farm the old home place northeast of town.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 31, 1896 Northup--Nichols. On Jan. 26th, 1896, at the residence of the bride's parents near Brantford, Kans., Rev. J.M. BAKER officiating in the presence of a number of invited guests, Mrs. William M. NORTHUP, of Cuba, Kans., was married to Miss Maggie E. the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. NICHOLS. The happy young couple were the recipients of a number of beautiful and valuable presents from their appreciative friends. Mr. Northup is a barber in Cuba where he is recognized as one of the very best young men of that city, while his bride has been a teacher and for several years was principal of the Cuba school. The parents of both the young people are old settlers in this part of Kansas, where they have long ben well and favorably known. Their numerous friends in Washington and Republic untie iwth the editor in extending congratulations and it is our sincere wish that their pathways in life may be always strewn with flowers and sunshine. We will not forget to mention that the editor was duly remembered in the distribution of the very elegant bride's cake.

The Washington Republican Friday January 31, 1896 W.T. DILLON and wife, of Belleville, visited two days this week in the city with Chas. SMITH's family. Mr. DILLON had business here, taking depositions preparing for a case in court that will come up in Republic county. Of course Mr. Dillon was not shy at all in telling the boys he was a candidate for judge in this district, but was not here to get any of Chas. Smith's delegates. Each of the three counties will have candidates and one of the counties will have to drop its candidate and vote for one of the others before a nomination can be made.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 31, 1896 The following list of jurymen was drawn yesterday for the March term of court: J. LABIS, Washington H.A. FERRIS, Logan John KOENIG, Hanover J.H. HOFFMAN, Grant F. RICKENBERG, Independence A.H. SCOTT, Lincoln A. COMBOW, Greenleaf William ALLERHIEILIGEN, Sr., Hanover D.W. MATTESON, Washington O. WILLLIAMS, Little Blue Jacob WELTER, Hanover A.C. AVERY, Haddam J.P. OVERLANDER, Coleman C.ZENGEN, Jr., Grant F.HECK, Strawberry Chas. HARKNESS, Coleman Peter SCHUMAKER, Sheriden J.S. EVANS, Washington

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 31, 1896 J.V. THOMAS of Albia, was a pleasant visitor at this office Tuesday. A.R. MAY will soon move to Hiawatha where he expects to reside in the future. John AYRES of Linn, was in the city on business Monday and Tuesday. Miss Anna CLARK and Miss Hilda MARQUARD two of Hanover's teachers, came over Friday evening. Lewis SUMMERS and David COX returned here last Wednesday from Carthage, Mo., and will make Kansas their future home. R.P. WELLS will soon remove his barber ship from its present location to the basement of the First Nat'l Bank Building. Mrs. J.A. AYRES, Jr., left Monday in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her father and mother who reside at Turin, Iowa. Mrs. J.A. AYRES, Sr., had the misfortune to fall and hurt herself one day last week while the walks were covered with ice. We are glad to announce she is able to be around again.

The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday January 31, 1897 Cora BEACH, a former resident of this place was married last week to Archie COX of Forest City, Mo.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 31, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Jan. 21, Jacob CORDSEN, age 45 and Anna BASON, age 23, both of Lanham, Neb. Jan. 25, Wm. W. ANDERSON, age 24, of Hiawatha, Kas., and Maryetta LEE, age 24, of Washington. Married by Judge WOODFORD at his house, Jan. 25. Jan. 29, Heinrich CONSTIEN, age 33 and Dortha CARDS, age 23, both of Independence township.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 24, 1896 John GRINDLE visited Lanham Monday. T.M. DAVIS returned from Illinois last Tuesday. H.J. DIFFENBAUGH, went to Lincoln, Neb., Monday. Simon STOUT and wife came over from Haddam Tuesday and will make their home here with their son for a time. Dr. WILLIAMSON had finally sickened of Missouri and on Wednesday of this week shipped his medicine library etc., to Washington. He will follow next week and make this his future home.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 24, 1896 H.M. ALEXANDER and Grace HOLLIDAY were married at the bride's home in Greenleaf Tuesday evening, Elder FRANKIN officiating.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 24, 1896 Hogue--McFadden. Irving HOGUE, the bright young editor of the Barnes Chief, and Allie McFADDEN wre married in the M.E. church at Barnes Sunday evening at seven o'clock, by Rev. MASON. A marriage in a church in this country is one of the things almost unknown, and is a bit of olden times customs which will again be in vogue. Of course a larger audience than usually goes to worship was present to lend congratulations and give good wishes to the bride and groom. Not a few were there too to see how the bride was dressed and to notice if the groom answered all the questions without trembling. In all it was a very pleasing and unique affair, and Mr. and Mrs. HOGUE have the best wishes of a large circle of friends in and near Barnes and though newspaper courtesy the Republican extend to the Barnes editor congratulations, and good wishes for the peace, prosperity and good fortune for the young couple.

I found my husband's gg-grandparents, William & Margaret (Brandon) Patterson in Washington Co. on the 1880 census - don't know why they were there, originally from Butler & Mercer Counties, Pennsylvania - with daughter Margaret and son Albert. Don't know what happened to Albert after the census, or William either. Mother & daughter ended up back in Mercer Co. by 1886, daughter Margaret married John Emery and mom Margaret was there at least in 1899 when she provided testimony for son Samuel C. Patterson's military pension inquiry. Anything on William Patterson in Washington Co.? We don't know for sure if he ever returned to Pennsylvania with his family, or if he died in Washington Co. and that is why the family returned to PA. Thanks, ~gina~ ~gina thomas patterson~ Please visit my home page at www.burningskyenterprises.com, click on "Family Album". Researching families Brumbelow, Carsten, Leitch, Manes, Patterson, Stiffler, Thomas, Tye & more than I have fingers, toes, earrings & nose holes for!

This date should read, 1896...... ----- Original Message ----- From: <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 1:58 PM Subject: [KSWASHIN] Death; Laura BECHER > The Washington Republican > Washington County > Friday > January 10, 1986 > > The death of little Larua BECHER removes from room No. two, one of its sweetest and brightest pupils. She manifensted an unselfish, modest spirit, which won the hearts of all around her, especially her class mates with whom she had become a special favorite. While teachers and pupils are alike impressed with a feeling of sadness as they glance at that little vacant seat they are reminded of the blessed assuance that she is only removed to a higher school with the Great Teacher at its head where she has a seat with many other "Precious Jewels" around the great white throne. > Her Teacher. > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 24, 1896 Married: Jan. 15, 1896, at the home of the bride's mother northwest of Linn, Kan., Mr. Robt. M. SHIELDS and Miss Cora E. FOX, Rev. W.C. HANSON officiating. The following presents were given the happy couple: Mr. and Mrs. H. BELLOWS, flour box Mr. and Mrs. D. SHIELDS, tablecloth and towels Mrs. Anna BENNETT, tablecloth Mr. and Mrs. Frank SHAW, parlor lamp Mr. and Mrs. Noah LEUSZLER, water set Mrs. Lee FERGUSON, set of glasses Mr. and Mrs. Chas. PADDOCK, set of glass dishes Mr. and Mrs. John WRIGHT, water set Edgar BENNETT, vases J.W. BENNETT, bread plate Mrs. J.W. BENNETT, cream pitcher Mr. and Mrs. David ROCHE, lamp Ed. NEIDER, fruit dish Mr. and Mrs. P.L. LEUSZLER, bed spread Mr. and Mrs. J.T. FOX, wash bowl, pitcher and towels Kittie and Marshall LEUSZLER, tablecloth Mr. and Mrs. J.P. SHELTON, tablecloth Fred and Frank Shaw, cake stand Nile BERT and Beha FERGUSON, water pitcher Mr. and Mrs. Sam RUTHFORD, cake stand Hattie FOX, towels.