The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 24, 1896 Cora Williams Dead. Word was received here Wednesday that Mrs. J.W. BASHFORTH (Cora WILLIAMS) had died of a fever at her home in Quincy, Ill., Only last week we published an account of the death of her husband. No particulars learned yet.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 17, 1896 Died: On Jan. 17, Mrs. Sarah S. GAUBY, wife of Martin D. GAUBY, of consumption. Mrs. Gauby has been in poor health for about four years. She was 28 years of age and has been in Kansas since 1880, and at her death lived two miles northeast of Washington. She was the mother of four children, all survive here, who are left with the bereaved father. The funeral will be held in the Brethren's church Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 17, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Jan. 6, Jas. PONTIUS, age 41 and Sophia LILLIBRIDGE, age 27, both of Washington. Jan. 13, Robt M. SHIELDS, age 24 and Cora E.FOX, age 20, both of Linn. Jan. 13, Wm. M. WILKERSON, age 21, and Minnie LOGAN, age 18, both of Washington. Jan. 14, Thos. LEONARD, age 22 and Mattie McNEESE, age 20, both of Haddam. Three more licenses were issued but requests made to keep them from publican this week.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 17, 1896 Linn. Minnie CLARK has been unwell and Maggie FREEBORN has been teaching some for her. A.J. FREEBORN was in town Friday evening and accompanied the Linn young people to the old "Historical Wagon." Ed. BENNETT was in town Tuesday night attending our lyceum. We are sorry to have to report two bad accidents this week. Mr. ORENS' littel boy while playing around the elevator had his leg broken by a large wheel falling on him. He is doing well at this writing. Miss Nora BEDKER met with an accident while visiting Mrs. Frank WILSON last week. She fell into a cellar and was so badly hurt she lay for an hour or more unconscious. She is improving rapidly now.

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.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 10, 1896 Dont' Tell Anybody. It is violating an open secret to state that Ja. PONTIUS, of this place, and Sophia LILLIBRIDGE, of Little Blue township, were married here at Judge WOODFORD's home one day this week, but Mr. PONTIUS will pardon us for being up to date on news. We are informed Mr. and Mrs. PONTIUS wanted the matter kept a secret for a time to keep the boys from making any loud demonstrations at the bride's home on account of the critical illness of the bride's mother. Of course the best wishes of all the friends of the bride and groom go with them through life.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 10, 1896 Died: At Enosdale, Wednesday, at 10 a.m., Mrs. M.A. ROOT, of consumption. Mrs. ROOT was twenty-four years of age and had been married not quite three years. She was the daughter of ex-reprensentative, D.M. WATSON, and leaves as mourners her own people, a husband, but no children. The funeral was conducted today and the body laid to rest in the cemetery near Enosdale.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 10, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Jan. 4, Louis K. CUMMINGS, of Palmer, Ks., age 29 and Agness BESWICK, of Palmer, Ks., age 28. Jan. 4, Freank E. SPRAGUE, of Haddam, Ks., aged 21 and Orphy L. LAMBERTON of Haddam, Ks., age 19. Jan. 6, H.J. WENDEL of Hanover, Ks., age 25, and Mary K. WENDEL, of Hanover, Ks., age 20.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 10, 1896 Born: Saturday, Jan. 4, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FARROW, formerly of this place, now residents of Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. FARROW when residing here was in the employ of the Fox Drug Co. and Mrs. FARROW, nee Sidie WEST, was assistant postmaster uner H.C. ROBINSON.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 10, 1896 Morrowville. Mrs. SHOUP, the wife of Henry SHOUP, died of consumption last Friday night. Her residence here dates back for about thirty years, during these years she has made many friends to mourn her death.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 3, 1896 Darby--Smith. New Years eve Walter G. DARBY and Blanche SMITH were united in marriage at the bride's home, in the presence of a few invited guests and members of the two families, Rev. HAGEMAN, officiating. Mr. DARBY is the youngest son of county treasurer Darby, and a member of the firm of Darby Brothers of this place. His bride is the daughter of Dr. N.M. SMITH, who has been a resident of this county for a number of years. Mr. Darby and wife are well and favorably known here and have a large circle of friends who wish them peace and prosperity through life. The wedding presents were choice and useful and are tokens of esteem and friendship form the friends of the newly married couple. New Year's day a reception was given to a large circle of friends and relatives at the Darby home.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 3, 1896 School Report. Dist. No. 47 for the month ending Dec. 20. No. of pupil enrolled, 22. The names of those neither absent nor tardy during the past month are: Clifford ASCH, Annie ASCH, Leonie ASCH, Raymond TOWNSEND and Frank BREMERS. Both teacher and pupils greatly appreciated the interest that was manifested by the large attendance at our entertainment last Friday evening. Visitors are always welcome. Geo. Nason, Teacher.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 3, 1897 Laura May, (the second child that died of diphtheria and croup inside of 10 days) a daughter of Rev. L.E. BECHER and wife was born at Mound Ridge, Kansas, Oct. 7, 1887, and died Dec. 29, 1895, in Washington, Kansas, age 8 years, 2 months, 22 days. Rev. Geo. HAGEMAN, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiated.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 3, 1896 Mr. A.R. MAY and daughter Miss Beulah returned from Hiawatha Wednesday. Charlie SMITH visited his mother Mrs. Agnes SMITH at Hanover this week. Mrs. CASE came down from Cuba Tuesday to attend the Darby-Smith wedding. A very pleasant progressive Croeono party was given at the home of J.A. AYRES Saturday night in honor of their guests, Miss Queenie SNOW and Rex BELL of David City, Neb. Another party was given at the home of E.A. AYRES Monday night to which about forty invited guests assembled and the young people spent a most enjoyable evening playing games. The home of Henry KING in the northwest part of the town was broken into one night last week and all the fruit and vegetables stolen. The house had a complete ransacking, and it is thought many other things were taken. The family was away from home at the time, Mrs. KING and children having gone to Hiawatha a few days before to visit Mr. KING. Born to Mr. and Mrs. BURKE of Burr Oak, Dec. 25, a daughter. Mrs. BURKE was formerly Miss Evan RONEY. The following officers were elected at the Presbyterian Sunday school last Sunday for the ensuing year: O.S. LONG, Superintendent; B.L. ROBINSON, Asst. Superintendent; Miss Stella WEST, Secretary; Miss Kate HAAK, Treasurer; Lewis Counce, Librarian; J.W. A?LIBONE, Chorister; Miss Minnie EDINGTON, Organist.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 3, 1896 Marriage Licenses. Dec. 26, Hermon EBERLING, age 24 of Linn Rilla JOHNSON, age 19 of Linn Dec. 28, Geo. THOMPSON, age 25 Setuda MAY, age 20, both of Narka Dec. 31, Walter G. DARBY and Blanche SMITH, both of Washington. Jan. 2, Richard L. JOHNSON, age 27, Waterville Susie MAGNOT, age 22, Blaine, Ks. (This couple was married yesterday by judge WOODFORD.

Next postings will be from the Washington Republican January 3, 1896 to April 30, 1897 Microfilm Roll # W-131. Published on Friday's. Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka holding the microfilm.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday August 30, 1901 Married at the residence of Mrs. Dr. SUTTON, on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 27., by Rev. George HAGEMAN, Dr. John Q. WRENN, of Placerville, Calif., and Miss Sarah E. MELTON, of Cuba.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday August 30, 1901 Mary S. WILLIAMS, aged 70 years, mother of G.T. WILLIAMS, the implement dealer, died here Monday Aug. 26. Her funeral was held Wednesday in the Williams home, conducted by Dr. HAGEMAN, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery south of town, beside the remains of her daughter who died less than two years ago.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday August 30, 1901 Frank R. REBBEKE was born at Laural, Marshall Co., Iowa, January 13, 1873. He was married to Miss Maggie PATTTERSON of Steele City, Neb., October 29th, 1899. Mr. Rebbeke moved to Linn, Ks., with his parents when eight years of age, and has followed the occupation of farming till his death which occurred at Linn, Sunday, August 18th, this year. The deceased was taken sick with typhoid fever the last of July. He leaves a wife, parents and two brothers to mourn the loss. Mr. Rebbeke was highly respected in the community in which he had lived the greater part of his life. He also had many relatives and friends who will deeply mourn for him.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday August 30, 1901 Nancy J. TOTTEN, was born Dec. 5th, 1841, in Niagara Co., New York, died at Washington, Kan., Aug. 14th, 1901, aged 54 years. She was married to F. C. MERRICK Dec. 31st, 1869, in Marble Rock, Ia. Came to Kansas in 1874 and has been a resident of Washington for the past 5 years. From early childhood she was a devoted Christian and an earnest worker in the M.E. church, and held a license to exhort until that body ceased to grant licensces to women. This did not deter her from active evangelistic work, for she was never know to fail to exhort those with whom she came in contact to lead earnest and prayerful lives of entire consecration to God. Her last illness caused by cancer, was protracted and at times painful, lasting a period of six years, yet was endured with a Christian fortitude which fully demonstrated her willingess to suffer as well as work if God so willed. Her last days were filled with praise and exhoratation. She firmly believed in the leading of the Holy Spirit, and would follow such leadings at any cost, counting it a privilege to suffer with Christ that she might also reign with him. The charity which thinketh no evil was certainly her portion as under all circumstances she was ever ready to cover faults or unkind criticisms by that wonderful cloak--charity. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. Jackson BROWN, of Greenleaf, Ks., with whom she labored in rivival meetings many years ago. She selected the text and also the hymns to be used. She leaves a husband, three brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss.