Articles from unknown sources with handwritten date of January 1955. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Johnston-Levings Wedding “Miss Nelsie Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Johnston of near Holliday and Vernie Levings, son of Mrs. Myrtle Levings of Paris, were married in a quiet ceremony at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. S.B. Owings, Sunday afternoon. Their attendants were Keith Eckman and Miss Charlene McCubbin. Following the ceremony, they left for a short honeymoon trip and then returned to Mexico, where Levings is employed, and where they had rented an apartment. Levings is a war veteran and was only recently discharged from service. Mrs. Levings has until recently been employed by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hodits at the Mark Twain Café.” “Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Leverne Levings who were married January 30. Mrs. Levings is the former Miss Nelsie Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Johnston. Levings a son of Mrs. Myrtle Levings. For her wedding, the bride wore a white wool nylon suit with navy blue accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Miss McCubbin wore a blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations.” Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten note "John Poe". Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Miss Mary E. Poe Becomes Bride of Warren Burchett "In a double-ring ceremony Friday night at First Christian Church, Miss Mary E. Poe became the bride of Warren L. Burchett, with Dr. Harold Hosom officiating at the candlelight service. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Poe, 1025 Girard Blvd, NE. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burchett, 1810 Cardenas NE. Nuptial selections were presented by Charles Turpen, organist, Merlin Rader, viola, and Miss Pam Rousch, vocalist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white lace, styled with net inserts in the skirt and appliques of lace roses accented with sequins. The scalloped neckline was jeweled with pearls and sequins. Her veil of tulle trimmed with French lace fell in tiers from a cap of chiffon petals. Mrs. Jessee Perkins attended the bride as matron of honor and Mrs. Joe Loftus was bridesmatron. They wore princess style dresses of aqua satin, fashioned with chiffon overskirts. Their bouquets were of white carnations. Jessee Perkins was best man and Dean Hardwick, groomsman. Serving as ushers were Bill McCarver, Joe Loftus and Pat Herrera. Miss Monica Lamberti was flower girl, Russell Poe, ring bearer, and Jim Loftus, candlelighter. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church. Mrs. August Haupt Jr. presided at the guest book and assisting with the serving were Mrs. Bernard Goetze, Mrs. Bill McCarver and Mrs. Pat Herrera. The couple is to be at home in Albuquerque after a trip to the Grand Canyon. Burchett is employed by the Santa Fe Railway." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of November 7, 1966. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Enlists in Marines "Paris - Joe Lafferty, son of Herman Lafferty of Paris, has enlisted in the Marines. He will leave Monday for San Diego, Calif., for training." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Articles from unknown sources with handwritten date of June 15, 1958 and February 16, 1960, respectively. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Ruth Ann Lafferty Wed at Holliday to John W. Miller "Miss Ruth Lafferty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Lafferty of Madison, became the bride of John Walter Miller of Excello, in a double ring ceremony performed at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Holliday Christian Church. The Rev. Dean Hoover of Rogers, Ark. Officiated, assisted by the Rev. John Buck of Holliday. Arrangements of white gladioli, chrysanthemums and daisies flanked the altar with candelabra holding white tapers on either side. Miss Martha Miller, sister of the bridegroom, was the candlelighter. She wore a ballerina length gown of blue net over satin and a wrist corsage of shell pink carnations. Miss LaVonne Tartar, pianist, played the traditional wedding marches and accompanied Mrs. Walter Harris, sister of the bridegroom, who sang "O Perfect Love" and "The Lord's Prayer." The Attendants Miss Darlene Myers, maid of honor, and Miss Mary Shively, bridesmaid, wore softly draped floor length formals of blue chiffon. Miss Myers' accessories were nylon net mitts interlaced with seed pearls and a matching hat. Miss Shively wore a circlet of blue net and pearls in her hair with mitts like those of Miss Myers. Both carried bouquets of shell pink carnations. The flower girl, Judy Harris, niece of the bridegroom, was dressed in a frock of blue organdie and wore a circlet of blue net and pearls in her hair. She carried a basket of rose petals, walking beside Joey Lafferty, brother of the bride, who served as ring bearer. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a chapel length gown of paneled Chantilly lace over net and white bridal satin featuring a fitted lace bodice with a Queen Anne collar and sleeves which tapered to lily points over the hands. Her finger-tip length veil of illusion fell from a tiara of seed pearls and her only jewelry was a single strand of pearls. She carried a bouquet of white roses showering white streamers. The bride also used the traditional something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a penny in her shoe. Dan Moore, of Jacksonville was best man and Richard Collins of Kansas City, Kan., cousin of the bride, was groomsman. Ushers were Jerry Cozad of Jacksonville and William H. Collins of Kansas City, Kan., a cousin of the bride. For her daughter's marriage, Mrs. Lafferty chose a pink eyelet dress with white accessories. Mrs. Miller wore an ensemble of blue and both had corsages of pink carnations. Reception at Church A reception followed at the church. The bridal table, covered in ecru lace over blue, was centered by a tiered wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and bridegroom. Garlands of fern and blush pink roses encircled the cake. Miss Martha Miller, Miss Shively and Miss Myers served. Mrs. Evalena Hardy had charge of the guest book. The bride is a graduate of Shelbina High School. Mr. Miller is attending Kirksville State Teachers College. The couple will reside in Kirksville at 503 South Franklin. For traveling, Mrs. Miller wore a blue and white cotton knit and a corsage from her bridal bouquet. Out of town guests attending were James R. Miller of Lancaster, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Miller and family of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Lawrence and family of Houston, Tex.; Mrs. Norman Clayborne of Pensacola, Fla.; Mrs. H.E. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Collins and daughter, William Lafferty, Jr., and sons of Kansas City, Kan.; Delbert Edwards of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. Major P. Herrington of Decatur, Ill." Walter Miller's Parents of First Child "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller of Kirksville are the parents of their first child, a son born at the Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, Tuesday morning. He weighed 9 pounds and 8 ounces. Mrs. Miller was the former Miss Ruth Ann Lafferty of Madison and the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Quinley, Madison. Mrs. Quinley is the great grandmother of the new son." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article from unknown source. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Former Times Editor Lay 4 Days After Breaking Hip "Mrs. Mary G. Eubank, 83, Madison, former Madison Times editor and widow of the late Clyde Eubank, lay five days on the floor of her home after she tripped over a chair, fell and broke a hip around 9 a.m. Friday, October 16. She was discovered Wednesday of last week by her daughter, Mrs. L.H. Markland, St. Louis, who came to Madison to get her mother and take her to the Markland summer home at Armstrong. Entering the house she found her mother on the floor and quoted her as saying "I'm so glad you're here. Get me a drink of water, call an ambulance and get me out of here." Aside from being dehydrated, physicians said she appeared to otherwise be alright. She underwent surgery on the hip, at the hospital last Thursday and was reported Wednesday of this week as in a satisfactory condition. She was also reported as never having lost consciousness during her five day and night ordeal. Neighbors who noticed an accumulation of mail and saw no lights or activity at the Eubank home thought she had gone for a visit with her son, Ben, of Hartford, Conn., who had left about an hour before she fell." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Undated article from unknown source. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Judy Davis, Queen of Year Book “Judy Davis, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.Y. Davis was chosen queen of the year book, the Panther Recall. Miss Davis is 14 years old and a freshman at Madison High School. She is a cheer leader and active in all school activities. She is a member of the Christian Church. Judy is 5 ft. 3 ½ inches tall, weights one hundred pounds, light brown hair and blue eyes. Art Linkletter selected the queen. First attendant was Barbara Cooper and 2nd attendant was Carol Ann Cooper, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William Dale Cooper.” Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of May 13, 1954. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Friend to Shut Ins "Uncle Jack McCanne, 83, friend of the sick and shut-in people of Madison, and their unofficial and unpaid mail carrier. For ten years or so he has gathered mail twice or three times daily for those who are unable to get to the post-office, and has delivered it to their homes. Sometimes his route takes him over a mile or more of walking. Right now he is taking mail to 15 families where folks are sick, elderly or otherwise unable to get down town regularly. Uncle Jack is a Spanish-American War Veteran and lives at the Wood Hotel. He was a member of the Third Cavalry, but when his outfit reached Tampa enroute to Cuba, one man was chosen from each company to remain in Tampa and care for horses left behind. Uncle Jack was the one from his outfit. Later, he rejoined his regiment and found many of his old friends had been killed or died, and most of those remaining were emaciated and torn by the ravages of yellow fever or other tropical diseases. Asked Friday how he happened to carry so much mail for so many people he explained he had little to do or to interest him, and felt his voluntary job was a pleasure and help both to him and those he serves, as well as giving him needed exercise daily." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

Article from unknown source with handwritten date of February 1957. Extracted from the newspaper article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison, Missouri. Harve Hall Retires "Harve Hall, rural mail carrier of Route 4, is retiring due to his age and health. His retirement will become effective November 30th. Hall, sixty-eight years old, was born on a farm south of Madison and has spent his entire life in the Madison community. He and Mrs. Hall and their son, George, who is an employee of the state highway department, live in north Madison where the Halls went to housekeeping. At the time Mr. Hall started carrying the mail there weren't any gravel roads in Monroe county. At the present time, his route is graveled all but about three miles. Route 4 covered twenty-eight miles when he first was carrier. At the present time, the route takes in forty-eight miles. Hall, like other rural carriers, could relate many humorous as well as sad incidents that have taken place while as a carrier. He started with the horse and cart and horseback for transportation but a few years later he started out in a Model T, then came the Model A. Hall says that during his almost forty-three years as rural carrier, he had bought thirty -one Chevrolets from Del Miles. Mr. Hall, for many years, has been quite active in stock buying and trading." Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathleen Wilham. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. Kathleen Wilham 2 Sharon Drive Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Donaldson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/259.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Mark, Were you able to find the names of A.C. Donaldson's siblings? Andy

Searching for an Obituary of Rosannah or Rosie Ann {McKamey} Smith, wife of James "Harvey" Smith. Rosey Ann was born abt 1816 in Kentucky, daughter of John and Margaret McKamey. She married James "Harvey" Smith in May of 1831, one of the first recorded marriages in Monroe County. James "Harvey" Smith died in May of 1847, but Rosey was still head of a family in 1880. I think she died in 1903, but is not buried with James "Harvey" Smith in Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Cemetery in Monroe County. I was very much appreciate a copy or record of the obituary of Rosey Ann/Rosannah Smith. Thank you. Judy Smith/Colorado "Koyansquati"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DONALDSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/259.1.2 Message Board Post: Here's Andrew Cooper Donaldson and his brothers and sisters. 1. Amelia J., Born 1809 in Monroe Co., MO 2. Andrew Cooper, born Aug. 1810 3. Thomas Jefferson, born May 15 1811 4. James M., born 1814 in Monroe Co. MO 5. Elvira Jane, born 1819 in Kentucky 6. Robert M., born 1825 in Madison Co., KY If you have anything interesting to add, I'd love to read it. mark

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hayes/Hays Atkerson/Atkisson/Adkisson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/273 Message Board Post: My great grandparents William H. Hayes and Nettie Adkisson were married in Monroe County, Missouri November 29, 1879. William was born in Illinois in 1859-His father was Jesse Hays. Nettie was born in Missouri. Her full name was Sarah Bernettie Adkisson. I am not sure that this spelling of her maiden name is correct, this is the way it appeared on the marriage record. She was born in Missouri. If anyone has information on this couple, please contact me

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hinton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/272 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate any and all information about the Crispus Attucks School that was located in Paris. Can anyone tell me who has or where I can access records from this school?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Howell, Hoffman, Dawson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/271 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on Abijah (known as Bige) Howell (born 9/22/1865). He died 12/11/1919 and is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery. His first wife Anna May Howell (maiden name of Young) were married 11/5/1890. She's buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery. His 2nd wife Joella Howell (maiden name of Hoffman) who died in 1915. A place called the Littrell Farm near Ash where they lived from around 1910-1920. Any information on Anna Belle Howell (married named Harrison who is my grandmother and daughter of Abijah and Joella). Anna Belle was a teacher at Cedar Bluff School (one room school house) in the rural area of Monroe County in the early 1920's until it closed in 1925. Also any information on the Ed (or E.A.) Dawson family. His wife is Mary (maiden name of Jones) who is the mother of Abijah Howell. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

The Trail of Death Commemorative Caravan to mark the 1838 forced march of over 850 Potawatomi Indian people is again traveling through Monroe County. The group will be at the Monroe County Court House in Paris tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 26th at 10:15 a.m. to visit the memorial erected there in 1988 by the Monroe County Historical Society and Lee and Vesta Boyland. If you live in or near Paris, please join us to welcome the 2003 Caravan. For more details about the "Trail of Death" march and other stops on their treck from Twin Lakes, Indiana to Osawatomie, Kansas visit: <A HREF="http://www.ukans.edu/~kansite/pbp/people/trail_map.html"> http://www.ukans.edu/~kansite/pbp/people/trail_map.html</A> Nancy Stone, President Monroe County Historical Society

Thank you again to all the generosities extended from the Monroe searchers regarding my trip from California to MO in 2 weeks to locate my Dad's family, ie.....Alexander E. PATTERSON. I have one final question............ Are there any records in Monroe Co. that will give his actual birthplace or parent's names? If so.....what should I look for? Wilma Patterson-Santos searching for: ASBURY, BAILEY, CABLE, PATTERSON, SIMS, WILLIS, et al........ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/259.1.1 Message Board Post: I can't find the brothers/sisters of A.C. Donaldson in my computer files. I have them in a paper file that my sister has borrowed. I'll have the info back about Tuesday and will let you know. Sorry for the delay. mark

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Donaldson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YKB.2ACE/259.1 Message Board Post: Did ANDREW COOPER DONALDSON (b. 1810 in Kentucky) have a brother named Robert M. Donaldson (b. abt. 1825 in Kentucky)?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eubank, Woodward, Woodard, Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YKB.2ACE/270 Message Board Post: I am researching the family of Gabriel Woodward who was enumerated in the 1840 thru 1870 census of Monroe Co., Mo. Gabriel and his wife Phoebe had the following children: a daughter (possibly the Elizabeth Woodward who married Daniel Eubank in Monroe Co., Mo), Rebecca, William, Daniel, Sarah, Amanda (possibly Mrs. Armsted Parker in Monroe Co., Mo), James, a daughter (possibly the Mary Woodward who married James W. Eubank in Monroe Co., Mo). Anyone researching the Woodward/Woodard, or Eubank family of Robertson Co., Tn or Monroe Co., Mo, please email me at dboots3144@aol.com. I would love to share information with you. Donna

Nelda: Paris is the county seat of Monroe County. Bucklin is a town of 616 people in Macon County, about 18 miles west of the town of Macon and east of Brookfield about 35 or 40 miles.