The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 1, 1901 Sunday, Feb. 17, at Vining, occurred the death of Eugene MERREL, the eldest son of Mrs. MERREL, of this place. Mr. MERREL had been sick for several weeks and accidently broke his limb above the knee, the physician found it a bad break and an amputation of the limb was found to be necessary which was performed Feb. 12. Mr. MERREL never rallied from the shock. He leaves a wife and five small children, an aged mother, one brother and six sisters and hosts of friends to mourn his death. He was well known here as he was raised at this place. In the loss of her son, Mrs. MERREL has the sympathy of the entire community.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 1, 1901 Jacob KELLER was born in Glattfelder, Switzerland, Nov. 15, 1878. His mother died when he was a mere child. His father emigrated to this country and settled in Washington 16 years ago and has also been dead a number of years. Jacob made his home with his now sorrowing sister, who livingly cared for him to the last. He departed this life at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. SCHULTLESS, this city, Feb. 25, 1901, aged 22 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was converted to God under the labors of Rev. L.E. BEACHER during the winter of 1894. Jacob was a quiet reserved young man of good character and highly respected by his many friends. His death was caused by pneumonia form which he was a great sufferer for several weeks. He entertained little hope of recovery during his sickness an dwas ready and desirous to depart this life and be at rest. He leaves besides his sister, a brother John, of Pond Creek, Okla., who was here at the time of his death. The funeral took place from the Evangelical church, Tuesday, Feb. 26.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 1, 1901 Marriage Licenses. Feb. 22, Wm. ROSENKRANZ, age 22, of Haworth and Olive SIMON, age 20 of Cuba. Feb. 22, Edward NEIDER age 26, and Rose ROBBINS, age 19, both of Strawberry. Feb. 23, Geo. E. MILLER age 21, and May KING age 19, both of Washington. Feb. 26, Wm. E. ROSSMAN age 27 and Emma Nethage(?) age 24, both of Washington Feb. 27, W.A. SAWIN age 25 and Anna K. SICH age 19, both of Waterville.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday March 1, 1901 Pearl WELLS has a position in Stout & Yoder's grocery store. H. T. BOYD, who runs the Standard Oil wagon, has been a renter in one of R. VINCENT's houses for many years, but this week, the house was sold to J.A. SHAFFER, so Mr. BOYD looked across the street north and saw the vacant lots owned by Mrs. H.M. REED. He concluded he would buy them and did so. Wm. NIMS has the contract of putting up a two story house for him at once. Harry ROOT, solicitor for the Topeka State Journal was in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry GROSS and daughter Maggie were down from Linn Wednesday. Mrs. E.W. GRINDLE and Master Gilbert went to Lanham Saturday to visit a few days. Miss Cora WOLF a student in the Academy spent Sunday in her home at Haddam. Miss Ethel MOORE of Fairfield, Neb., is in the city visiting her friend, Miss Rose LEE. Miss Flora ALWIN from near Morrowville is a guest of the R.P. WELLS family this week. W. CALVERT the watchmaker, has some more of those matrimonial, conjugal gold rings. If you get one make your hymenal happy the balance of your life. They are for sale very cheap. A report came here from Linn, and Palmer to the effect that the joints in both towns had been closed within the past few days. No smashing was done, nor prosecutions commenced. It was through the pressure of public sentiment. Last Friday evening the 20 Century Club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Enola EVANS in the house of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. EVANS. Tuesday evening Miss Rose LEE entertained the young ladies in her home complimentary to her firend, Miss Ethel MOORE. Earnest BALLARD and wife of Perry, O.T. who have been in the county visiting friends and relatives, left for their home Wednesday. Mr. BALLARD is a son of Hon. D.E. BALLARD and was born in this county. He likes Oklahoma. Hereafter he and his wife will be readers of the Republican. Walter and Resin DARBY returned from their southern trip last Saturday. Walter intends closing his store here the 16th of this month and will then pack up and go to his new location in Indian Territory. Resin did not like the country down there, he prefers Washington County. A.A. SCOTT who has been running the poor farm for the past six years, was in town Tuesday and announced he would vacate the poor house the following day and move on his farm near Kimeo. Mr. SCOTT has been a good keeper of the poor farm. He has not got rich in the six years he has been there, but has made and saved some money.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Ross--Lower At high noon Wednesday, at the home of the bride's parents, five miles east of Clifton, Miss Christina ROSS and Mr. Frank G. LOWER were united in marriage, Rev. D.H. FISHER officating. Only the relatives and a number of immediate friends were present. Mr. Walter ROSS, the bride's cousin rendered a march while the young couple took their places beneath a floral decoration. After the ceremony the guests were ushered to a bountiful repast. Mr. and Mrs. LOWER will be at home at Day, Kansas. This couple has many friends who unite in wishing them much joy in true affection of a happy marriage.--Clifton News.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Fittell-Stough Miss Myda FITTELL and Dr. D. F. STOUGH, were married Tuesday morning at nine o'clock at the new home of the bride's parents. At the hour mentioned, while the bride's sister, Miss Nerva, played pretty strains on the piano, the betrothed ones came into the parlor where in the presence of a few guests, the ceremony was performed by Rev. D. H. FISHER. After Mr. and Mrs. STOUGH had head many hearty congratulations, all were invited to the dining room and partook of a delightful wedding breakfast. The wedding was a happy occasion. Dr. and Mrs. STOUGH are widely known and esteemed. A party of the wedding guests accompanied them to the depot where they took the 10:30 train for their new home in Linn. We wish them ever increasing joy in the blending of their lives.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 McNulty--Woodrum Last Thursday, Feb. 14, the wedding of Miss Daisy WOODRUM to John McNULTY took place in the bride's home near Morrowville, Rev. TAYLOR of this place officiating. The Woodrum home was nicely decorated for the occasion and all guests were nicely treated and enjoyed the occasion. They showed their appreciation by leaving with the bride and groom many valuable as well as useful presents. Mr. McNulty is a prosperous young farmer near Morrowville and is highly respected by all who know him. His bride is the youngest daughter of J.G. Woodrum and wife who are so well known in Washington and throughout the county. The following is a list of the guests who were present at the wedding: Mrs. M.E. McNULTY, Morrowville, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNULTY, Washington, Willis, Mary, Harry and Clara McNULTY, Morrowville, Mr. and Mrs. Alex MOORE, Morrowville, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Woodrum, Morrowville, Mrs. O.L. PALMER, Hiawatha, Ks., G.E. PALMER, Washington, H.H. PALMER, Morrowville, Miss Sarah McWILLIAMS, Washington, Miss Mary BROTHERTON, Washington, Archie L. Woodrum, Morrowville, S.L. WEBB, Morrowville, Mrs. Emma HAGEN, Louisburg, Ks., Mr. and Mrs. J.G. WOODRUM, Morrowville, Rev. and Mrs. C.L. TAYLOR, Washington.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 John McNULTY and Daisy WOODRUM were united in holy matrimony on Thursday Feb. 14th. They will be at home on Mr. HAWES' farm about March 5th.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 19901 Haddam. Walter DART returned to his home at Washington Tuesday noon. The neighborhood was shocked on Monday evening by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Gotleab SINGER, of Lenham. Mr. and Mrs. SPRAGUE left on Tuesday for California where they expect to make their future home. Warren STEVENS and his estimable family will in a few days leave for Oregon. Mr. STEVENS is a prominent carpenter and we can hardly spare him. Mrs. Thomas JACKSON visited friends at Washington over Sunday. Miss Vera and Lena CURL, two of Washington's school girls, returned to their home after a brief vist with friends at this place. James BOWMAN, father of our townsman, M.V. BOWMAN, is one hundred years old. Only those who know him are ready to believe that he has attained the advanced age as he walks the streets with a step as elastic as a youth of twenty summers. Mr. BOWMAN has lived in Haddam township 25 years, but now lives in Washington state and is enjoying good health.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Gaskill. Frank BALES was called to his home in Kansas CIty last Thursday on account of the serious illness of her mother. S.C. ALWIN and wife and Joe HAUSCHEL were guests at Geo. NEWCOMB's Sunday. Charles ADAMS was taken seriously sick Friday evening but is better at this writing. Walter CLARK has been very sick with the grip this week. The roads were so bad last Saturday that while coming from town Mrs. DEWEY had the misfortune of being thrown from the spring wagon, getting her arm broken.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Morrowville. I.L. GIBSON and family were visiting with Frank GASKILL Sunday. The little girl who has been making her home with Mr. HANSON for several years, will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. KAYS in the future. We did not learn her name. Mr. YOUNG who rented the farm sold by Mr. MEYERS will move in part of the house this week. Mr. MEYERS will occupy the rest of the house until the first of the month. L. SIMPSON has been on the sick list. Mrs. DICKERSON went to Washington Tuesday. Frank GASKILL will occupy Mr. WHITE's residence in the east part of town. W.H. WHITE rented the quarter section just north of town recently purchased by L. SIMPSON. Mr.WHITE moved Monday. George BRANT has rented his farm to E.H. BOSS and George will remain on Mr. LONG's farm west of town where he has lived for the past four years. There is no secret about keeping the grippe, everybody has it.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Morrowville. Mrs. C.W .HAWES passed away Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Her remains were taken in charge by the Royal Neighbors and were laid to rest in the cemetery just west of town on Tuesday afternoon.

This should be The LaCygne Weekly Journal Friday, October 7, 1898... ----- Original Message ----- From: jlaird@bellsouth.net To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 3:12 PM Subject: Misc. Items; Washington: October 7, 1901 The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 7, 1901 Mrs. S.N. SELLERS, of Paola, came down Monday to see her daughter, Mrs. C.C. ATKINSON, who has been very sick. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Deck ALLEN left for St. Joe., Mo., in answer to a mesage stating that her mother was dying. Mrs. J.S. BEAZELL received word this week from A.C. HIND, of Perry, Oklahoma, that he is still in a dangerous position. The trouble is caused from coagulations of blood around the heart. Blue Mound was visited by another fire last Thursday night and three buildings were burned. This little city suffers more than any other Linn county town from fires. They should prepare to fight as LaCygne has done. T.N. MARSHALL shipped a carload of hogs and one of sheep to Kansas City Sunday night. Barney LIMES and family of Paris township spent Wednesday and Thursday with Captain R.F. THOMAS. Mrs. F.A. TRAUL and little daughter, of East Las Vegas, N.M., arrived here Monday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WILGUS. When Mrs. TRAUL left LaCygne a year ago her health was ver poor but the climate of New Mexico has had a beneficial effect upon her. She will visit LaCygne about a month. Corporal A.M. HOOVER arrived home several days ago from Camp Merrit, San Francisco. He suffered with rheumatisim to such an extent that his discharge was necessary. Col. Ed. R. SMITH, J.E. WILEY, Feeley MYERS, of Mound City, and Cran LOWE of Sheridan township were among the prominent visitors Thursday. Tuesday afternoon Amos HALL of Trading Post moved his household goods to Osawatomie where he will engage in the grocery business. Mr. HALL has spent his early life in Linn county at the Post and has numerous friends, who wish him well. He was up to the time of moving, postmaster at the Post and as manager of the Hall store had made many friends. Miss Amanda WAY, that grand old temperance lady, who now resides in Idaho, is visiting Linn county friends. "Aunt" Amanda years ago was the leader of temperance work in Pleasanton and endeared herself to every child who grew up in that town.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 7, 1901 On Sunday evening, September 25th Miss Josie BEZBY, one of Blue Mound's best and most energetic young ladies, was married to H.F. STOWE, county commissioner from the Third district. The bride is an acquaintance of the writers and is a young lady who posesses grand traits of character. She has for years been assistant postmaster in the Blue Mound postoffice, until recently when she resigned to accept a responsible position in Stephenson's Department Store at Blue Mound. Mr. STOWE is a young gentleman of good qualities and we wish the newly married couple happiness forever.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday October 7, 1901 Mrs. S.N. SELLERS, of Paola, came down Monday to see her daughter, Mrs. C.C. ATKINSON, who has been very sick. On Tuesday morning Mrs. Deck ALLEN left for St. Joe., Mo., in answer to a mesage stating that her mother was dying. Mrs. J.S. BEAZELL received word this week from A.C. HIND, of Perry, Oklahoma, that he is still in a dangerous position. The trouble is caused from coagulations of blood around the heart. Blue Mound was visited by another fire last Thursday night and three buildings were burned. This little city suffers more than any other Linn county town from fires. They should prepare to fight as LaCygne has done. T.N. MARSHALL shipped a carload of hogs and one of sheep to Kansas City Sunday night. Barney LIMES and family of Paris township spent Wednesday and Thursday with Captain R.F. THOMAS. Mrs. F.A. TRAUL and little daughter, of East Las Vegas, N.M., arrived here Monday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WILGUS. When Mrs. TRAUL left LaCygne a year ago her health was ver poor but the climate of New Mexico has had a beneficial effect upon her. She will visit LaCygne about a month. Corporal A.M. HOOVER arrived home several days ago from Camp Merrit, San Francisco. He suffered with rheumatisim to such an extent that his discharge was necessary. Col. Ed. R. SMITH, J.E. WILEY, Feeley MYERS, of Mound City, and Cran LOWE of Sheridan township were among the prominent visitors Thursday. Tuesday afternoon Amos HALL of Trading Post moved his household goods to Osawatomie where he will engage in the grocery business. Mr. HALL has spent his early life in Linn county at the Post and has numerous friends, who wish him well. He was up to the time of moving, postmaster at the Post and as manager of the Hall store had made many friends. Miss Amanda WAY, that grand old temperance lady, who now resides in Idaho, is visiting Linn county friends. "Aunt" Amanda years ago was the leader of temperance work in Pleasanton and endeared herself to every child who grew up in that town.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 John AYRES and family will soon leave Washington for Fremont, Neb., where Mr. AYRES will engage in the implement business. About March 1st he expects to leave. Mr. AYRES is an implement dealer of no little experience, having traveled on the road for years selling implements as well as running an implement house in David City, Neb. Fremont is a town of about six thousand inhabitants, and not far from Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. AYRES are among our best citizens and people regret that they have decided to leave. Mr. AYRES has held a positiion in the First National Bank for some time and at this time it is now known who will succeed him. Mrs. C.L. TAYLOR returned from Concordia Monday. J.A. TOTTEN went to Day, Saturday returning Monday. Blanche and Ollie WATSON were down from Morrowville Saturday. Mrs. Hez BARNES accompanied Grandma CRAWFORD to White Hall, Ill., this week. Miss Charlotte AYRES returned home Wednesday from an extended visit in Iowa. Miss Alice STOKER spent Sunday in her home at Morrowville, returning Monday. Miss Bess YODER who has been at Haddam assisting in the post office returned home Saturday. James JONES, janitor for the court house, took a business trip to Greenleaf Tuesday, returning the same day. Mrs. Chas. COLLINS and Miss Elsie THROOP went to St. Joseph Tuesday for the purpose of selecting their stock of spring millinery. Frank BLACKBURN returned to Rocky Ford, Colo., last week. Frank has been making his home in this city for the past two years with his grandfather, H.C. SPRENGLE.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Mrs. F.A. RAND, died at her home 5 miles east of town, Feb. 10, aged 41 years, 4 months and 3 days. She had long been a sufferer of that dread disease consumption, but bore her suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. At the age of thirteen she united with the M.E. church of which she remained a member for 15 years when she united with the Evangelical church with which she was indentified at the time of her death. Mrs. RAND was esteemed by all who knew here as a Christian neighbor and friend. She leaves behind a husband, one son, and tow daughters, to mourn her departure but not as such who have no hope. The funeral took place from the Evangelical church, Tuesday, Feb. 12.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Mrs. Henry DENZLER, died at her home in the south part of town, Feb.11. She was born Jan. 11, 1847, in Switzerland and came with her family to this country in 1872. They have resided in this town for many years. In youth she was baptised and comfirmed in the Lutheran church. She was respected by all who knew her. Her suffering consisted in a consisted of a cancer of the stomach. In her last days she professed to have found peace iwth God and to be prepared to depart and be with Christ. Funeral took place from the Evangelical church, Wednesday, Feb. 13.

The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 22, 1901 Carrie THURSTON was born in the northeast part of Maine, July 7, 1860, removed with her parents to near Frankfort, Ks., about 1870. She was married there to Chas. W. HAWES, Jan. 25, 1880. She has since lived in Morrowville, or vicinity, until her death which occurred Friday, Feb. 15, 1901. Besides her husband and a son here, she had a mother, two sisters, and a brother in Oklahoma. One of her sisters, Miss Blanche THURSTON, of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. J.H. EVANS of Topeka, a sister of Mrs. HAWES were here to attend the funeral. Mrs. HAWES had won a large number of friends during her residence in the community, of a kind, quiet disposition she was beloved by all. Her sudden removal from our midst by death, has been a sorrow not only to her own family but to a wide circle of friends. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. As Christian people we pray that God's grace may be given to sustain in this great affliction. Mrs. HAWES was connected with the order of the Royal Neighbors at this place, the local chapter of this order attended the funeral in a body, as did also the Odd Fellows. The funeral services held at Morrowville M.E. church, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. were conducted by the writer. The remains were laid to rest in the Morrowville cemetery. C.E. Trueblood.

The Washington Republican Friday February 15, 1901 Throop. Born of recent date a son to Mr. and Mrs. HUBBARD. Born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Elzie ROBBINS, a son. Born recently to Mr. and Mrs. John HUFFMAN a son. February the 7th, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. OSBORNE. There are many suffering with the whooping cough in this vicinity. There was no school Monday and Tuesday of last week the teacher being snowbound at her home near Linn. Monday Mr. CARSON moved the stock of goods out of the store formerly occupied by Mr. CAMPBELL into the new store room under the Woodmen hall.