The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 Divide. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. GOOD, Monday, a fine boy. Mrs. E.W. GRINDLE and son Gilbert are visiting friends and relatives at Lanham, Beatrice and Seneca. That refreshing rain of last Wednesday night interferred considerably with the party at Mr. CALLAHAN's. Little Miss Florence LEUSZLER is spending the week with her cousin, Mrs. Iram OVERLANDER, of Enosdale.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 Gaskill. Oats and corn are just booming. What a glorious rain we had Friday and Saturday. Miss STRATTON of Throop, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. GWIN. We see Ben CLARK is building pasture fence. High water on Riddle Creek took Mrs. Jim GRAY's ducks away. Sowing millet is the order of the day with a good many farmers. Jim HARPER got his horse that strayed away, he found it near Greenleaf. It seemed as if it was going home to Missouri.

Samuel TRUSCOTT b. 1826 married Louisa HOOPER ,b. 1831 -- June 1849 in Stoke Damerell, England 1851 census Harrowbeer, Cornwall, England Samuel Truscott 25 copper miner b Devon North Bovey Louisa Truscott 21 b Calstock They came to Warren, Grafton Co.,New Hampshire USA 1853. They are in the 1860 census. Only Samuel and 6 children are in the 1870 census. H.( I believe this is Henry) is listed as son of Samuel in the 1870 census born 1865 New Hampshire. Louisa died before 1870. Children of Samuel Truscott & Louisa Hooper Mary Ann b 1849 England married Nicholas Warwick PARKEN Jennie(Jane?) b 1852 England married David E. BIXBY L.R. (Lizzie--Elizabeth) b 1857 Connecticut John Samuel b 1858 Connectict married Delia Agnes JORDON W.H.(William) b 1863 New Hampshire H.?.( Henry) b 1865 New hampshire William ESELBY married Mary HOSKINS b. 1828 Devon, England-- before 1851--as Mary is listed with family in the 1841 census . William and Mary are in 1851 & 1861 censuses. Mary is a widow in the 1871 census. Known children. Eliza Ann b 1853 Beerferris, Devon, England married Charles THOMAS Richard Henry b 1855 Beerferris, Devon, England James b 1859 Beerferris, Devon, England Margaret Helen b 1862 Beerferris , Devon, England married Abraham BENNETT Louisa Amedia b 1864 Beerferris, Devon, England 1880 census Philadelphia,Phildadelphia,Pennsylvania TRUSCOTT, Mary self 52 England Mary L. dau 6 New York Henry son 15 New Hampshire-believe this is Samuel's son ESELBY,Louisa dau 16 England Sarah dau-in-law 18 Pennsylvania I know that three daughters of William ESELBY and Mary HOSKINS ESELBY came to Ticonderoga ,New York late 1871 or 1872. Eliza Ann married Charles THOMAS Margaret married Abraham BENNETT Do not know who Louisa married. Louisa HOOPER is my gg aunt on my gg grandfather William HOOPER's side of the family. Mary HOSKINS is my gg aunt on my gg grandmother, Jane Ann HOSKINS HOOPER's side of the family.William HOOPER and Jane Ann HOSKINS married Aug 1854 ,Middletown, Ct. I believe that Mary HOSKINS ESELBY married Samuel TRUSCOTT 1872/1873. There is family group sheet posted on Kansas Heritage Server by Stephen Chinn on this TRUSCOTT family but it is not complete and there is no e-mail address for Mr Chinn. Any information of these families will be greatly appreciated. Hilma Ardito --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 W.H. SPRENGLE, formerly of this city, writes the Republican, from Bentonville, Ark., that Mrs. Henry BUHRMAN died Monday, May 20th, of childbirth. Her child lived and everything was done for the mother that could be to save her. Henry BUHRMAN formerly lived near Morrowville and only moved to Arkansas a short time ago.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 Mrs. SCHUERMAN, wife of the Evangelical preacher of this place, received the sad intelligence Tuesday evening that her father had died Monday night. He went to bed in his usual health and was found dead in bed. He was nearly 90 years of age, and his wife who survives him is 83. Their home is in Michigan.

The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 Speers--Menzies. Wednesday evening the marriage of John SPEERS and Maggie MENZIES took place in the bride's home north of Morrowville in the presence of about 45 guests, relatives and close friends of both families, Rev. W.G. MENZIES, of Smith Center, officiating. After congratulations were offered a rich supper was served and a pleasant evening enjoyed by all the guests. The groom is a son of H.C. SPEERS, of Lowe township, and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Duncan MENZIES, and they represent two highly respected families. They received many valuable as well as useful presents and have gone to housekeeping in their own home in Lowe township.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 Geo. Stockwell Dropped Dead. Lat Saturday we received a marked copy of a San Diego paper containing the following death notice: "George A. STOCKWELL, who resided at 127 National avenue dropped dead Saturday afternoon while beating his neighbor's carpets. He had been working for Joseph A. FLINT and was found by Mrs. FLINT before 5 o'clock dead on the cement side walk. An inquest held over the remains yesterday resulted in a verdict of death from the rupture on an aneurism of the aorta. Mr. Stockwell came to this county from Washington, Kansas, two years ago and has lived at Lemon Grove and in the city. He was an Odd Fellow and alsom a member of the Ancient Order of Pyramids. He was 53 years of age and a native of Vermont. A widow, son and father mourn his death. The funeral was held this morning from Johnson and Connell's chapel. Rev. W.H. DORWARD and Rev. W. B. HINSON, officiating."

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 24, 1901 Mr.and Mrs. Wm. SMITH are parents of a new boy. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. D.C. YOUNG, May 16, a 10 pound baby girl. G.G. EYE, manager of the Armour Packing Co., spent Sunday in Clay Center with his wife. He has moved his family here now, an dmay become a permanent resident of this city. Frank CARTER received a letter from his brother L.A. Monday, from Scandia, where he has located for the summer to practice medicine. The young doctor attended the state convention of the Maccabees in Topeka last week and captured a prize as state physician for the lodge. E.J. COOK, of Greenleaf, was elected 1st M. of G. so Washington got her share of state offices. J.E. MAGEE who for the past two years has been superintendent of our schools, left Monday evening for Salina, Kansas, where he will complete his studies in the Spanish language to enable him to qualify as a teacher for the Porto Rican schools. Should he get the appointment he will soon leave for that place and commence teaching the young Porto Ricans the English language as well as the American customs. Mr. Magee has been very successful as a teacher here.--Haddam Clipper. Charley BOYD was home Wednesday of this week. He is traveling for the Standard Oil Co., and gets here on his trip about every four or five weeks. For about a week an old delapidated fellow has been making his headquarters about the Revi hotel. Monday night he left, and a new suit of clothes belonging to Chas. PATRIE left at the same time. Bert BRADLEY, a young man who works in the Root marble yards, missed a pair of shoes and a few other duds at the same time. The thief went into the rooms of PATRIE and BRADLEY before bedtime, and made his escape from a ladder up to a window back of the hotel. As soon as Mr. PATRIE went to the hotel to retire he missed his clothes and a search was made for the old man but he could not be found. Howard MARKHAM is studying law in the office of RONEY & FREEBORN. Simon STOUT of Haddam, was in town Saturday visiting his son, A.H. STOUT. Mrs. STOFFLE, after a two weeks' visit at Morrowville returned to this city Tuesday. Mrs. C.T. JONES and her granddaughter Lucile SAGE, returned from Concordia Thursday. Miss Sallie MOYER returned home Monday from Cuba, where she visited Miss Addie WHITNEY. Mrs. E.W. GRINDLE is visiting her sister at Lanham this week, also her daughter at Beatrice. Notice: Next Saturday afternoon, May 25th, the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will give their spring sale and supper. Come one and all and examine their fancy work, aprons, and bonnets and partake of a good supper. Supper for adults 20c, children 15c. The rink will be used for the purpose. Miss Maud BABCOCK is over from Hanover this week visiting her cousins, Misses Maggie and Maud GOODY. Herman GROSS, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry GROSS, at Linn, went to Nebraska Tuesday. Miss Maud COX and sister, Alice, and Miss Una MULTER and sister Aenid, of Haddam, were visitors in the city Saturday. Misses Christena and Marjorie WHITTET attended the wedding of their cousin, Miss Maggie MENZIES, north of Morrowville Wednesday evening. Miss Lucile SMITH, a teacher in the Greenleaf schools was in town Wednesday on her way to Morrowville to attend the wedding of Maggie MENZIES and John SPEERS.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Haak--Hamilton. Yesterday at 9:30 a.m. Dr. HAGEMAN united in marriage Miss Katie HAAK and Mr. W.C. HAMILTON in the home of the bride. Only relatives of the Haak family were present and a wedding breakfast was served. The bride has lived here all her life and the groom formerly lived in Wymore, Neb. They left on the noon train for Wymore, then they will go to Plattsmouth, Neb., to make their home. The Republican with numerous friends extend to them will wishes for a long happy life together.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Geo. Stockwell Dead. Last Sunday R.P WELLS received the sad intelligence that Geo. STOCKWELL had died in California the day previous. No particulars of the death have been received, but his illness must have been short, for a letter was received here from him only a few days before the telegram came. Geo. STOCKWELL was for years a resident of this city and only two years ago took his departure for California. He was a man well respected and belonged to the Baptist church and held a membership in several of the lodges. He was scribe in the Pyramid lodge here, and as soon as his death was announced this lodge telegraphed $100 to his widow for funeral expenses. He was 54 years of age, leaves an aged father, a wife and one son.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Throop. Mr. and Mrs. NATION were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. JUSTICE. O.P. STEELE is attending the state Sunday School Convention at Topeka this week. Mrs. OSTERHOUT, proprietor of the Morrowville creamery was the guest last Friday night of L.C. McCORMICK. Maud, Mable and John STRATTON went up near Gaskill Saturday and spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. GWINN. Again Sunday school has been organized at the Rock school house with the following officers: Supt. Lucy JOHNSTON; Asst. Supt., Mrs. PRUITT; Secy., Regie JUSTICE; Treas., Mr. DAGUE; chorister, Mr. GAUBY; librarian, Wm. JUSTICE. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Last Friday Miss BILLINGS closed her school at this place. In the afternoon a very interesting program was rendered by the pupils which was appreciated by about 45 visitors. After the program the teacher presented each pupil with a momento and presented the diplomas given by the Co. Supt., to scholars who were not absent nor tardy the term of school. Misses Mable STRATTON and Frances McCORMICK received diplomas.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Morrowville. Ira RHINE and best girl were down from Haddam Sunday. Roy LINN was visiting with his sister, Mrs. J.C. NUTTER Sunday. E.H. BOSS was initiated into I.O.O.F. lodge at Throop Thursday. Of course this is a very busy time of the year but still it does seem that sometimes people forget that some day they will be called to pass the river of death and someone will have to prepare their last resting place, and someone will have to take charge of their daily duties. We are not centuring any particular one, but do think that when our neighbors and friends pass away that we all should make an effort to pay respect to those who have just passed on before us.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Hollenberg W.H. ASCHE was a business visitor at Fairburg Thursday. Will SQUIRES was doing business at the county seat Friday. Miss Blanch TINKEY, after a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Will ELLISTON, returned to her home at Fairburg Saturday. J.T. LEWIS, our busy druggist, is having his store room re-painted, the one he recently purchased of A.J. MENEFEE, and will move into the same some time this week. On last Friday evening a large number of young people met in the home of A.W. TALLCOTT to do honor to their son, Chester, the returned Philippine soldier.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Divide We are looking for that rain. Uncle George PENWELL still continues very sick. Mrs. Sarah CADWALLADER is visiting friends north of Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ROOT, of Washington, visited on Ash Creek Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. CODER and family of Barnes visited at Jacob CODER's Saturday and Sunday. Most of the corn will be planted by the last of the week. Mr. GOEBLE just begun planting Monday, he thinks the late corn is the best, but then is from Nebraska.

The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 The Successful Ones. The following is a list of the teachers who received certificates at the examination held in this city the last Saturday in April: 1st Grades--Anna FREEBORN, Myrtle MOOREHEAD. 2nd Grades--Lottie EATON, Ella E. GEATLEY, Margaret ALGIE, Anna B. CLARK, Minnie FARR, C.C. ASCHE, L.P. BISHOP, Phene BEAVER. 3rd Grades--Mattie SHERRILL, Redeme BEAVER, Elver REED, J.D. ALLISON, Frank V. McKELVY.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Morrowville. Died, Mrs. May PURSLEY, daughter of J.M. NELSON, Sunday night. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday in the Morrowville cemetery. Rev. HOLLAR preached the funeral sermon.

The Washington Republican Washington County May 17, 1901 W.H. ASCHE, of Hollenberg, was a pleasant caller here last Saturday. Mr. ASCHE is a painter and paper hanger and says he has had plenty to do this spring. Mrs. C.B. ARMSTRONG and daughter, Miss Jessie, after visiting in this city a few days with L.W. LEE and family, returned to Hanover Monday. Miss Jessie closed her first term of school in Dist. No. 66, last week.

The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 J.W. WELLS, father of Owen WELLS, was in town Tuesday. He is about to close up a contract and work for a publishing house the coming year at a good salary. E. HAWK was down from Haddam yesterday to see his sons John and Sam. He brought the report to us that Ray KENTON, agent for the Duff Grain Co., of Haddam, had bought 16,000 bushels of shelled corn from the farmers in the past week and paid 35 cents a bushel for it. Drs. SMITH & SMITH put in their X-ray machine last week and we are informed it is one of the best, latest improved instrument on the market. It is no small affair an dcost about $500. It is seldom a town of the size of this place is so fortunate in getting an X-ray of such magnitude. F.J. AYRES, of David City, Neb., and Ed. AYRES of Fairbury, Neb., were here yesterday transferring the AYRES property to Dr. N.M. SMITH. F.J. AYRES is a laundryman of David City. He says his father is enjoying good health even in his old age. Ed is running an implement house in Fairbury and doing a good business. Miss Harriet LOWE, who is a faithful music teacher, will give a recital Friday evening, May 24th, in the Baptist church. She will be assisted by the advance pupils of her class and Dr. SHARP of Greenleaf will furnish a trombone solo. Lovers of good music are earnestly requested to be present. The proceeds of the recital will be donated to the Baptist church. Cyclists should always carry a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment, in case of accident, if applied immediately, it will subdue the pain, prevent swelling and discoloration, and quickly heal the wounds. Price 25 and 50 cents. Fox Drug Co. Children who are week, fretful or troublesome should be given a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge. they will then become strong, healthy and active, have rosy cheeks, bright eyes, will be happy and laughing all the day long. Price 25 cents, Fox Drug. Co. Don't despair because you have a weak constitition. The vitalizing principle of Herbine will assuredly strengthen it. In every drop of Herbine there is life. There is a stimulating, regenerating power, unequaled in the whole range of medicinal preparations. Price 50 cents, Fox Drug Co. A vaccination prevents small-pox, and quinine chills and fevers, so Teethina prevents and counteracts the effects of the summer's heat, much dreaded by mothers with small children. Teethina relieves the many troubles incident to teething and the hot summers, an dno mother is excusable for not giving it, for it costs only 25 cents at druggists; or mail 25 cents to C.J. Moffett, M.D., St. Louis, Mo.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Winifred BALLARD, daughter of D.E. BALLARD and wife of this city, went to Austin, Minnesota, this week where she was married to Albert J. McFARLAND, her cousin. They make their home at Rose Creek, Minnesota. This is the second BALLARD girl to marry an own cousin.

The Wasington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Senator MORROW, of Haddam, County Clerk YODER, of this place, and Dr. GARDNER of Greenleaf, went to Blue Rapids Sunday to attend the funeral of Fred STOCKS who died Wednesday of last week. Mr. STOCKS was a young banker of Blue Rapids and a very prominent citizen. He was a politician of considerable influence and was for four years a member of the state senate from Marshall county. His illness was brief, he contracted a cold and pneumonia set in an dhe was cut down in the very prime of life.