The Washington Repubican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 Mrs BUCHOLZ, mother of D. MICHELSON, of Hanover, was found dead in her bed Thursday morning of last week. She was about 80 years of age and in her usual health when retiring for the night. Heart failure was supposed to be the cause of her death.

Yeeeaaahhhhh ! A mention of another of my ancestors -- Etta Griffith Thank you for your work, Cathy Lampshire -----Original Message----- From: jlaird@bellsouth.net [mailto:jlaird@bellsouth.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:29 AM To: KSWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KSWASHIN] Misc. Items; Washington, May 10, 1901 The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 Miss Jessie HOLLOWAY made a trip to Haddam Tuesday. Mrs. Etta GRIFFITH of Greenleaf was in the city Tuesday. Athol TOOLEY visited his folks at Concordia over Sunday. Fred POWELL was in Marysville last Saturday on legal business. Misses Byrtilla and Elsie SPEERS are in the city this week visiting friends. Mrs. MOON, of Haworth, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.F. THOMPSON this week. D.C. MEYER, lumber dealer from Palmer, was here on business yesterday. Mrs. Mary ENSLEY returned to Davenport, Neb., Saturday after a weeks' visit here. R. VINCENT went to Beloit yesterday to look after the affairs of the Girls' Industrial school. Marion HYLAND who teaches school near Hanover, spent Sunday in this city with his brother, J.R. HYLAND. Miss Allie LIPPINCOTT, a teacher in the Waterville schools, visited friends in this city, Saturday and Sunday. ============================== 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 May 17, 1901 The funeral of Mrs. J.R. GOODNOUGH was held from the home last Friday conducted by Elder FRANKLIN, and her body laid to rest in the cemetery south of town. She leaves as mourners a sister in San Francisco, one in Reno, Nevada, and a half brother , L.W. LEE of this place, and her husband. Mr. Goodnough feels grateful to kind friends who assisted during her last illness and at the funeral.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 17, 1901 May E. Nelson PURSLEY, daughter of J.M. and Sarah C. NELSON, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, July 1st, 1877, removed with her parents to Trenton, Neb., in 1885 and to Morrowville, Kan., in 1896. She was married July 4th, 1900 to harley E. PURSLEY, of near Morrowville. Before her marriage she taught school in Hitchcock county, Neb., and also at the Lavering and McGregor schools in Washington, Kansas. She was converted and united with the church at the tender age of six years and has ever since been a patient, kind, loving and consistent Christian, highly esteemed by all who knew her. She passed peacefully to her reward Sunday May 12, 1901, leaving a little babe and effectionate husband. The bereaved husband and friends have the affectionate sympathy of the entire community, as was evidenced by the large attendance at her funeral from the M.E. church in Morrowville, Tuesday, conducted by her pastor. H.W. HOLLAR.

This should have gone to Washington. Can't keep them straight or so it seems. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSHARPER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:47 AM Subject: [KSHarper] County Diplomas: Washington: May 10, 1901 > The Washington Republican > Washington County > Friday > May 10, 1901 > > County Diplomas > The following are the names of pupils who were successful in the examination for county diplomas. > Mattie CLASSEN, Dist. 10 > Grace SHERRILL, Dist. 11 > Garfield NELSON, Dist. 18 > Edward McCONNELL, Dist. 18 > Edith NIMS, Dist. 34 > Walter NIMS, Dist. 34 > Fairy DOWNING, Dist. 72 > Geo. H. MILLER, Dist. 73 > Margaret GRAY, Dist. 74 > Ellen GRAY, Dist. 74 > Walter MOLBY, Dist. 76 > Creatan FROMM, Dist. 88 > Mabel JOHNSON, Dist. 97 > Myrtle GASKILL, Dist. 124 > Grace HOWLEY, Joint 2, R.W. > The highest grade in arithmetic was 100, received by Geo. H. MILLER, Margaret GRAY and Fairy DOWNING. > In grammer 98, Mabel GRAVES; orthography 90, Ellen GRAY; reading 95, Pearl CHASE; geography 99, Walter MOLBY; writing 95, Blanche RICHARDSON and Mattie CLASSEN; physiology 94; Geo. H. MILLER; constitution 99, Edith and Walter NIMS; history 93, Walter NIMS. > The highest average was 87 7-9 made by Walter NIMS, the second highest average was 87 2-9 made by Grace SHERRILL, and the third highest 86 1-9 made by Walter MOLBY. > We have for one making the highest average a year's tuition free in the following educations insutitutions of Kansas: Washburn Academy, Topeka, Bethany College of Linsborg, Ottawa University of Ottawa, and Centeral Normal College of Great Bend, and for the second highest a year's tuition free in Bethany College of Linsborg. > We hope our young people will take advantage of some of these free scholarships. The institutions are all first calss and and rank among the best of the state. > Twenty-seven of the sixty-seven applicants wrote on the branches of the seventh years work only. > The cause of one half failing I think can be charged against the text books used. > You will please call at my office for your diploma about June 1, 1901. > W.H. FISHEL, Co. Supt. > > > ============================== > 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 May 10, 1901 Miss Jessie HOLLOWAY made a trip to Haddam Tuesday. Mrs. Etta GRIFFITH of Greenleaf was in the city Tuesday. Athol TOOLEY visited his folks at Concordia over Sunday. Fred POWELL was in Marysville last Saturday on legal business. Misses Byrtilla and Elsie SPEERS are in the city this week visiting friends. Mrs. MOON, of Haworth, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.F. THOMPSON this week. D.C. MEYER, lumber dealer from Palmer, was here on business yesterday. Mrs. Mary ENSLEY returned to Davenport, Neb., Saturday after a weeks' visit here. R. VINCENT went to Beloit yesterday to look after the affairs of the Girls' Industrial school. Marion HYLAND who teaches school near Hanover, spent Sunday in this city with his brother, J.R. HYLAND. Miss Allie LIPPINCOTT, a teacher in the Waterville schools, visited friends in this city, Saturday and Sunday.

This was suppose to be for Washington County.., tired fingers. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: <jlaird@bellsouth.net> To: <KSWYANDO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 5:53 PM Subject: [KSWYANDO] Death: Willam H. GRINDLE > The Washington Republican > Washington County > Friday > May 3, 1901 > > William H. GRINDLE was born Oct. 25, 1876 at Red Oak, Iowa. Was married to Miss Courtney CULLIMORE May 11, 1895. She died in Christian faith Sept. 10, 1896, at Frankfort, Kansas. > Will united with the Washington Baptist church, Feb. 2, 1896, and from that time to his death, which occurred April 25, 1901, was a worthy member and loved by the brotherhood. He leaves the church, brothers, sisters, mother, father and a host of friends (as shown by the exceedingly large funeral) to mourn the loss. The funeral sermon was preached from Acts 11:24, "He was a good man." > Though he lived a private and short life he has stamped his character upon the minds of all and has left his impress on his time, and if by his death he could be the means of winning others to love this Savior. > A place that was bright with the light of a sweet-spirited man is in gloom today, a voice is hushed here that the cord there might be the purer for its aid. While yet the hopes of young manhood were high, while sought to bring you, who had brought only joy to him, to God, it seemed best for God to call him home. > Those who were privileged to know this man of gentle spirit and kindly voice, his memory will be as the sweet scent of roses in June time, for he too in the early summer of his life was as the choicest of the first blossoms. > To the lonely family, the church and his many friends who are stricken and with a void before them seemingly too great for man to span, the remembrance of the few sweet years companionship, the faith and gentleness, and the blessed influence, will be a balm for your wounded spirtis and it will strengthen you to know that this parting is only passing thorugh the doors, and the he isnow with the same glad smile, the same joyous welcome awaits us, for he is not dead--nay such as he are, not born to die. The form we gave back to mother earth last Sunday was the earth. The real man, the Divine essence has only returned to its element to continue its mission of goodness; so with love we say farewell for we know it is well with him. C.L. TAYLOR. > The family wishs to thank the friends and neighbors for their aid and kindness in time of trouble. > > > ==== KSWYANDO Mailing List ==== > Wyandotte County Kansas > Created: January 29 1859 > from: Leavenworth and Johnson Co. Ks. > > ============================== > 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 May 10, 1901 City Council Meeting. The first regular meeting of the city council for this year was held Monday night in the council chamber. The business of most importance was appointments of officers for the year. There was but one change from last year, that of manager of the opera house. E.A. VINCENT did not care to continue as manager, so Howard WEST was appointed to succeed him. W.J. TOBEY was appointed city treasurer, T.P. RONEY city attorney, Wm. GREEN city clerk, Albia CONKLIN city marshal and F.A. McCULLEY street commissioner. C.N. BULLIS and Henry KING were granted licenses to run billard halls during the year, but restricted from having card tables in the billiard rooms.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 We Have A Kick. We heard Tuesday morning that Sam CLARKE had captured the city printing at the council meeting Monday night. We, VEATCH and us, have a kick to register. The council knew full well we had a bid to offer, that we would have done the printing at full legal rates, but because we forgot on what night the printing was let we stood no show. VEATCHES have a kick because they knew when the printing was to be let, had a bid, but it was not opened. The council ignored our absence and VEATCHE's bid and let the printing to Sam CLARKE as one half the legal rates.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 They Had A Good Time. A delightful entertainment was given by the Mt. Pleasant school on the evening of May 2nd. The house was beautifully festooned and decorated and filled to overflowing with an enthusiastic happy crowd. The evening was superb, the program excellent and each selection admirably rendered; so much so that it would be unfair to mention one performer and not all. The whole affair reflected much credit on both teacher and scholar. This school has been taught the last two years by Miss Marjorie WHITTET, a teacher of a high order, and one who has endeared herself to all and won the admiration of both parent and pupil by her earnest and efficient work and kindly influence. We are sure we voice the sentiment of every patron when we express the hope that it may be her pleasure to return for another years work. She will be kindly remembered. A Patron.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 Mahaska. Mrs. Parry HIGGINS, better known as "Auntie" Higgins, was born Dec. 12, 1820 in Tennessee, and died May 4, 1901, after a brief illness, at the home of her niece, Mrs. James SIMMONS. Auntie HIGGINS was twice married and had been a widow for about twenty-eight years. She was one of the strongest characters one ever had the privilege of meeting and could but feel the influence of her unselfish, cheery nature. One brother, Levi LAKEY, and a host of friends mourn her death. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.A. KEVE, Sunday, at 3 o'clock in the M.E. church. Although the weather was unpleasant a large number of friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. The remains were laid to rest in the Mahaska cemetery.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 Hollenberg. Mrs. Joy WRIGHT is seriously ill at this writing. Jos. NUTTER transacted business at Washington Friday. Bert MOORE has a run out of Hanover, west, on the G.I.R.R. as brakeman. Miss Minnie ASCHE is visiting the family of Hon. Chas. SMITH at Washington this week. Mrs. TINKEY of Fairbury, visited her daughter, Mrs. Will ELLISTON, Sunday returning Monday. Chester TALCOTT who has been one of Uncle Sam's soldiers in the Philippine Islands the past two years, arrived at the home of his father, A.W., Monday evening. We have not had the pleasure of meeting him since his return, consequently can not say what he thinks of that country.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 Morrowville. C.W. HAWES is building another addition to his store. L.W. GROUT made a business trip to Washington Monday. Wm. CUMMINGS informs us that the apple crop will be small this year but that the peach crop so far was fair. Some people ought to bridle their tongue and sweep their own door yard before they talk about their neighbors.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 10, 1901 Morrowville. Died: Sunday night at 11 o'clock, Charles STONE, after a two weeks sickness. The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Hope cemetery Tuesday afternoon, Rev. HAGEMAN conducting the funeral services.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 3, 1901 Greenleaf. Miss Nellie ALEXANDER met with a severe knock upon the forehead a week ago Friday which prived to be quite serious, but is able to be moving about now. Every housewife is busy "diggin out," and what a parade of household effects. We are glad to see the large vacant spot in front of the opera house being planted to trees. Bless the promoters. The ice wagon is now making its regular visits, so keep yourself cool. Miss Alma KUNS of Jewell City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. CONNELLY. The Willing Workers' entertainment last Saturday evening was enjoyed by a large audience. The proceeds amounted to $38.00. They thank all those who helped and patronized them so liberally. Charley FEELEY's school closed Tuesday of this week. It is reported that he and his school gave a very fine entertainment Monday evening. Charley knows how its done. Mr. FEELEY and son Will left Wednesday for a month's trip on the road. Success to them. Forest AYERS has accepted a position with Mr. ATKINSON as salesman, Will FEELEY having resigned to travel with his father. Della WARTENBEE and school will give an entertainment and ice cream social Friday night of this week for the benefit of the school. Go.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 3, 1901 List of Jurors. The following list of jurors were drawn Wednesday morning for the June term of district court: A.E. DRISKELL, Franklin C.W. HAWES, Mill Creek M.M. HAGERTY, Lowe John MURDOCK, Brantford J.L. MARTIN, Washington Frank GAY, Greenleaf J.C. VOILES, Highland Geo. FITTELL, Clifton M.J. HOLLOWAY, Washington F.A. BUSSIC, Hanover Joe NUTTER, Highland A.J. ANDERSON, Sheridan.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday May 3, 1901 Monday of this week, John HAWK, proprietor of the City Laundry, sold out the business to Ralph PEARSON and Ben SHAFFER, two young men of this city. Mr. HAWK says he will go to Oklahoma and look around and try to get a farm. He has run the laundry for more than a year and has had a good trade. Ralph PEARSON took charge of the business Wednesday morning and Mr. SHAFFER expects to help him as soon as he quits clerking in Oberndorfer's store. We trust the young men will give Washington a good laundry and that they will be well patronized. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.B. HAWKENBERRY a 11-pound boy, April 27, 1901. Did you see those silk ginghams at the New York store for 30c a yard, yes just the same as others are asking 45c per yard. M.P. WEBSTER and wife were here the latter part of the week visiting their daughter, Mrs. R.O. WOODY. Mr. WEBSTER is an early settler in the south part of the county. He has now retired from the farm and lives in Clifton. Andy ANDERSON and Joe COX from near Greenleaf, were here Wednesday on their way from Haddam where they had taken 20 head of cattle to the STEELE ranch for pasture. They reported that farmers all along their line of travel were busy planting corn. T.B. FREDENDALL arrived here from California the first of the week. he will spend the week here, then go to his store in Missouri, and from there will transact some business in Denver then return to his family in California. He is looking well and says his health is much better in California than in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. STOUT came down from Haddam Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. A.H. STOUT returning home Sunday. F.N. SORNSON, the piano tuner, spent Sunday here and went to Nebraska Monday to look after some pianos to tune. Parties wishing to see the pianos he sells can do by calling at Chas. WARD's or A.W. MATTHEWS'. Chas. JAMES, son-in-law of Richmond BOND has purchased the Bond Mill on Mill Creek, and has changed the name to the Mill Creek Roller Mills. He has secured a good miller and will build up a good trade. The mill is well located and is in good condition.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 26, 1901 Gerrish--Mabel PIXLEY was born near Hollenberg, Ks., May 11th, 1872, died at the same place, April 12, 1901. her entire life was spent in this vicinity. She was married to Chas. W. GERRISH Feb. 16th, 1889. Her death after a brief illness is a sad loss to her family. She leaves a husband and six children, 5 girls and 1 boy, the youngest child being only one week old. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. The funeral services held at Hollenberg M.E. church April 13th, were conducted by the writer. The remains were laid to rest in the Hollenberg cemetery. C.E. TRUEBLOOD.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 26, 1901 A Lively Blaze. The fire bell alarmed people again Saturday night just about dark, and there was a lively hustle to save Fran CARTER's furniture store from burning. Mr. Carter was not in and the clerk was lighting the gasoline lamps. One lamp did not act right, the blaze was not confined to the mantle, but shot up almost to the ceiling, just as it always will when the burner is not heated sufficiently to generate the gas. The young man seeing there was danger of an explosion attempted to carry the lamp out the back door, but before he reached the door he had to drop it on account of the hot rod he was carrying it by. As the lamp fell the gasoline was spilled and the whole back part of the room was in a blaze in a flash. By quick work, using rugs and sample strips of carpets the blaze was smothered before it had done much damage.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 26, 1901 Armour's Come Here. A Branch Poultry House For Washington. Tuesday of this week, S.Van SCOYK, of Clay Center, representative for the Armour Packing Company was here and made arrangements for opening up a branch house for Armour Packing Company. He rented the Bullis building opposite this office and business will commence at once. This will be a dressing and distributing point. Poultry, butter, eggs and hides will be the main business. Mr. Van Scoyk said Washington was a good poultry town and that car load lots could be sent from here west over the Burlington better than from Clay Center. He said he expected to make as good if not a better branch house for Washington as Clay Center affords, and the pay roll in Clay Center shows that the branch house there pays out abotu $4,000 a week for poultry, butter, eggs and hides. G.G. EYE of Clay Center is business manager and F.J. SCOTT of Emporia is bookkeeper.