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REEL #M806/KSHS Microfilm Collection

The Barber County Index was a weekly newspaper, published in Medicine Lodge beginning at the end of 1880. At the time this reel begins, Wednesday, January 6, 1892, W.G. Musgrove was Editor and Business Manager. After being with the Index for six years, Mr. Musgrove sold his interest to Leon E. Beals in May 1892. In August 1893, C.C. Hudson took over as Editor. By April of 1894,Painter and Herr had assumed control of the Index. Local news included coverage from the surrounding communities, as well as Medicine Lodge. This reel continues through April 24, 1895. The information has been copied as accurately as possible, but errors may still occur. Minor printing errors have been corrected, but otherwise the information is presented as it originally appeared. Please consult the individual reels to verify an item. I do not have any further information about these individuals or families. Contributed by Ellen Knowles Bisson"


Jan 3, 1894
pg 3
Died: The event of the most sorrowful interest to the people of this part of the county for many days is the sickness and death of Frederick Lichlyter. He had a common sore boil on the left side of his face, but nothing was thought of it until Wednesday, the 20th[of Dec], when he began to complain that the boil smarted and pained him badly. [Following is a detailed explanation of the medical problems.] On Friday night, Dr. Cushenberry was sent for who continued to attend to him and did all he could to check the disease, but it was a very malignant case of erysipelas from the first and it was not probable that human skill could have averted the result. On Monday, he was delirious but I am told that on Tuesday he had a lucid interval and talked of his state. He believed that Christ was not only a Savior, but his Savior and was willing to go. He wished he had been baptized. After this lucid interval on Tuesday, he relapsed into unconsciousness and continued to grow rapidly worse until the end came at four o'clock on Thursday morning, Dec. 28th, 1893. I am told that his death appeared to be easy and with very little struggle, resembling falling asleep. His funeral was preached at the Baptist tabernacle on Thursday afternoon by Elder Cain of Medicine Lodge. There was an immense gathering of his old friends and neighbors, taxing the seating capacity of the tabernacle, to attend the funeral rites of the beloved departed. The discourse was full of hope and consolation. A large concourse of people followed his remains to the cemetery south of town where his body was consigned in hope of a better resurrection. Frederick Lichlyter was born in Dubois county, Indiana, in the year 1860. At the time of his death he was aged thirty-three years, one month and twenty-eight days. He came to Kansas about twelve years ago and has lived in this state ever since. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his sudden demise, which has cast a gloom over the entire community. [Sharon news] And also at col 3: The death of Fred. Lichlyter, recorded by our Sharon correspondent, is greatly deplored by all his many friends. He was one of Barber's best citizens.
pg 3
Born: Eleven pounds of humanity in the shape of a well developed baby boy is the new addition to the family of Jas. Underwood consisting of himself and wife. This occurred on the last day of the year 1893. Dr. Kociell.

Jan 10, 1894
pg 3, col 1
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Roessler Sunday last, a boy baby. Dr. Kociell.
pg 3, col 1
Died: At the home of her son, Samuel Stewart, Saturday afternoon, of heart failure, Mrs. Eliza J. Stewart, aged 64 years and 10 months. Funeral services were held yesterday and the body interred in the Sharon cemetery.
pg 3, col 2
Marriage License: Issued to Joseph H. Bodenhamer and Miss Lena Wiley, Monday afternoon, by probate judge pro tem, Ben Carr. The contracting parties will move on the groom's claim in the Strip. They are residents of Nippewalla township.
pg 3, col 3
Born: Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Blackford are the happy parents of twins, born Sunday evening. Dr. Moore.
pg 3, col 3
Died: At the residence of J.W. Potes, in this city, at 8 o'clock a.m., Saturday, January 6, 1894, Charles Elliott, aged 76 years, 7 months and 29 days. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A.A. Parker assisted by Revs. Cain and Kessell. The deceased was Mrs. Potes'father, and has been suffering for several weeks. Charles Elliott was born in Pennsylvania in 1817, residing there until five years of age. At this time, his father died and his mother with 7 small children moved to Stark county, Ohio, residing there nearly 40 years. At the age of 21, the deceased was married to Miss Fannie Charlton. He professed faith in Christ at the early age of 18 and united with the Methodist church, where he remained a consistent member. In 1854, he moved to Bowling Green, Ohio and lived there until 1884 when he came to Kansas and located near Wellington. In 1887, he came to Kiowa in this county, where he has lived a model Christian life, uniting by letter with the M.E. church at that place. His life was filled with kindly deeds and the family and friends were always helped and encouraged by his patient example. During his last illness of over four months, he cheerfully bore his suffering and with unwavering faith in his Savior, he cross the river of death. Signed: CHAS. PEARSON. And also @ Jan 24, 1894, pg 3, col 6, a memorial poem signed by G.G. Kessell, dated Jan 16, 1894.
pg 3, col 3
Died: Mrs. Felix Landis died at her home in Moore township, yesterday, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral will be conducted from the family residence tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, services beginning at 1:30. The many friends of the family learn of her death with profound sorrow and extend deep sympathy to the relatives. And on Jan 17, pg 3, col 3: The funeral of Mrs. Felix Landis, held from the family residence last Thursday afternoon, was one of the largest in the history of the county. Many attended from Medicine Lodge and Kiowa, and the intervening country furnished a greater share of its population. Services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Cain after which the long procession was formed to the Newkirk cemetery. Mrs. Landis had many warm friends, and of the esteem in which they are held, the family must rest assured.

Jan 17, 1894
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Married: Allen E. Herr and Laura M. Taylor were married yesterday at the home of the bride's parents southeast of this city. A few invited guests were present to witness the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Parker. The newly wedded couple will reside on Allen's claim southwest of Kiowa. May they pluck roses of happiness and prosperity as they float along the stream of Time, and may the turbulent waves of misfortune never engulf them in its seething waters. Our most sincere felicitations.
pg 3, col 6
Died: Hancock County (Ill.) Journal - Mr. John D. Stevens died at his home in this city Wednesday morning about 2 o'clock. He was taken suddenly ill on Saturday afternoon and when a physician called, it was found that he could live but a short time. He had had an attack of rheumatism 3 or 4 years ago and it is thought that his present trouble is partly a sequel of that, together with other difficulties. On Saturday evening, he had a very violent hemorrhage from the bowels which occurred 3 or 4 times, the result was to reduce his strength that in the crippled condition of the heart, he was unable to rally and sank to rest as related. He was conscious to the last and fully realized from the start that his condition was hopeless. John D. Stevens was the oldest child of Joseph and Elmira Stevens nee Dee. He first saw the light at Carrolton, Ill., February 8th, 1826. His education was gained chiefly by his association with men in the affairs of life as his school advantages were only those of all the early settlers, limited to elementary branches. His sterling integrity and good common sense supplied the place of book learning so well that in every position to which he was called by his countrymen, he was at all time fully competent to discharge its duties. He lost his father when he was twenty years of age, when he began his life's business course which led him to Jackson county, Iowa, in 1846, to New Orleans with a load of horses in 1847, back to Illinois the next spring, to California, overland, in the spring of 1850 where he mined and rustled for the next five years, then to Texas and after five or six months stay, home again via the Gulf to New Orleans. This was in December, 1855. The next year was spent about Ft. Riley, Kansas. With the exception of a six months trip to Pikes Peak in 1860, he has ever since made Hancock county his home. On his 21stbirthday, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia A. Towler, of Indiana, who with the three daughters that were born to them survive. He was elected to various offices of responsibility and trust, amongst which was sheriff of Hancock county in 1870 and 1872, to the General Assembly and postmaster of Carthage from 1889. Mr. Stevens was a consistent democrat and being a man of very decided opinions, was radical in everything. He was as loyal to his convictions as any man could well be and while he was a_________of his convictions. Scrupulously honest and just in all his dealings, warm and steadfast in his friendship and open and manly in his enmities. No man of his hot impulsive temper was ever anything else than what John D. Stevens was, an honest man, a generous friend, an ardent enemy. He had the respect of all who knew him, friend and enemy alike. The family are secure in the sympathy of the whole community.
pg 3, col 6
Died: Ethel Mryl Bell died at the home of her parents near Coates, January 6th, aged 2 years and 11 months. Her death was the result of a fall while climbing on some machinery in the yard December 17th. She complained but little for some days and no particular anxiety was felt until New Year's day when a physician was called. A day or so later she began to show signs of cerebral pressure and a council was held. Dr. Franklin, of Pratt, was telegraphed for, but the exudation was at the base of the brain and but little hopes were entertained. Every effort was used to relieve the suffering but the dread messenger came and quietly bore her spirit away, leaving two brothers, one six years of age and the other a baby and fond parents to mourn her loss. She was buried in Coates cemetery Sabbath day, the funeral being conducted from the family residence by Rev. Dean of the M.E. church. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their loss. Little Ethel was a pleasant and innocent child, loved by everyone and her remembrance is as a shower of fragrant blessings. May He who gives and takes away enable us to say: ³Thy will be done.² [Followed by Card of Thanks signed by L.B. and May Bell.]
pg 3, col 6
Died: Geo. W. McClure was born in Washington, Ill., Dec. 14, 1830, died in Oklahoma Jan. 6, 1893. Brother McClure was baptized into fellowship of the M.E. church between the age of 40 and 50. He was an affectionate husband, a kind brother and a good citizen. Funeral sermon was by the undersigned from the text, ³Thou shalt be missed for they seat will be empty.² Signed: J.W. DAVAULT. [Further details about this death on Jan 31, 1894 @ pg 3, as provided by J.E. McClure, son of the deceased.]

Jan 24, 1894
pg 3, col 2
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Matthews of Lodi, Friday night, a fine boy.
pg 3, col 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. John Wheat, Thursday, a boy. This is the twelfth child for John.
pg 3, col 5
Died: Rachel Rebecca Murphy was born in Clemont county, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1855, died in the asylum in Osawattomie, Jan. 15, 1894, aged 38 years, 2 months and 2 days. When six years of age, she was struck by a falling gate and received injuries which made her a constant sufferer and which finally resulted in the loss of her mind. A few days previous to her death, she had been suffering from erysipelas, but the immediate cause of her death was heart disease. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Murphy and sister to Mrs. J.H. Minnick, Mrs. Aug. Schmidt, Mrs. J.C.Walstad, Mrs. Clayton and Thomas William and Jos. Murphy, all of whom live in this county, and were present at the funeral services, which were conducted Wednesday afternoon immediately after the arrival of the body on the 1:25 train.

Feb 14, 1894
pg 3, col 3
Born: Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Julian, of Moore township, are the parents of a fine girl baby, born on Monday of last week.
pg 3, col 5
Died: Yesterday morning at three o'clock, of pneumonia, Mrs. Isaiah Hewitt, aged 54 years. The relatives will share our sympathy.
pg 3, col 5
Died: At 3 o'clock this morning, Annie A., daughter of J.V. and M.J. Fishburn, aged 6 months and 27 days. The ailment was pneumonia.

Feb 21, 1894
pg 3
Divorce: Granted in the district court last Thursday to Mrs. Eliza Schamel, allowing legal separation from her husband, John Schamel.
pg 3
Married: Alva Review - Wm. Smith and Miss Lane Sims, both of this city, were married at Alva last week. They have gone to housekeeping at this place.
pg 3
Marriage License: Issued Monday to August Lauby and Miss Annie Harding, both of this township. The marriage ceremony was to have been performed last evening.
pg 3
Married: February 18th, 1894, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, W.A. Cain officiating, Daniel P. Brown and Miss Meta Robinson, all of Barber county. Mr. Brown has lived for several years just south of this city. Miss Robinson is well known as a successful Barber county school teacher.
pg 3
Died: Tuesday, February 13th, at her home in Nippawalla township, Mrs. R.D. Gaddie. Funeral exercises were conducted from the Baptist chapel in this city on Thursday, and the body was laid to rest in Highland cemetery. The large circle of friends of the family extend deep commiseration in their hour of deep affliction. Mrs. Gaddie was loved and respected by all who knew her. And continuing ³In Memoriam² : Died at their residence in Nippawalla township, Tuesday, February 13th, 1894, at 6 a.m., Bethany E., wife of R.D. Gaddie. The deceased was born in Nodaway county, Mo., Dec. 18, 1848, and was married to R.D. Gaddie April 14th, 1875. She leaves a husband, four sons and one daughter to mourn her departure. Mr. and Mrs. Gaddie have been residents of Barber county since 1887. Mrs. Gaddie was a member of the Baptist church, faithful in her Christian duties, honored and loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were held February 15thin the Baptist church, at Medicine Lodge, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Cain. A large procession of neighbors and friends followed the remains to Highland cemetery, where they were laid away to rest until the resurrection day. Signed: W.A.O.

Feb 28, 1894
pg 3, col 3
Marriage License: Issued Monday to Wesley Urton and Mrs. Zolah Chilcote, both of this township.
pg 3, col 3
Married: By Rev. J.W. Hopwood, February 23rd, Williamson L. Davis and Emma R. Starkey, all of Sharon township. Our usual felicitations are extended.
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Died: Last evening at 6 o'clock, Sadie, the nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McGuire. This is the second child that has been taken away by the dread destroyer from that household within the past three weeks and the stricken parents are certainly entitled to the sympathy of the entire community.
pg 3, col 7
Died: Coldwater Enterprise - I.N. Powell dropped dead in the doorway of his home in Powell township Thursday morning about nine o'clock. He had just finished milking the cows and his wife was straining and putting away the milk when he fell to the floor dead, not uttering a word. He seemed in the best of health and spirits and his sudden taking off was a severe shock to the family. The funeral services will be conducted from the family residence today and the remains interred in the Coldwater city cemetery.

Mar 7, 1894
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Born: Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Dickerson were made the happy parents of a big ten pound boy, born to them on Monday morning. Dr. Moore in attendance.
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Marriage Pending: We printed some wedding invitations last week announcing the coming marriage of Lunsford Bogardus to Miss Della Balser, both of Cleo Springs, O.T. The wedding takes place on March 15th.
pg 3
Born: Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Dickerson were made the happy parents of a big ten pound boy, born to them on Monday morning. Dr. Moore in attendance.
pg 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. John Ringlein, Sunday morning, a boy. Dr. Kociell.
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Died: The death of Mrs. Flora Bahr on February 25th, deeply grieved our town and neighborhood. She was a patient sufferer for eight weeks, and when she realized the end was near she requested that the 14thchapter of John be read and said she had a great deal to thank God for. Her traits and force of character made her a very useful member of society. Her kind, trusting, hopeful disposition, full of sunshine, with a good understanding of her Bible, made her one of the best Sunday school teachers in the county. The attendance at the funeral was one of the largest in the history of this settlement. The grieved husband can only say: [poem follows]. She was raised in Columbus, Adams county, Ill, was married to Adam Bahr 15 years ago and was 40 years of age at the time of death. She leaves three bright little children, the youngest three years old. May He who sees the fall of orphans'tears, watch over them till He calls them home. Signed: Wm. GARRISON. And also on pg 3: News failed to reach us in time for publication last week of the death of Mrs. Adam Bahr of Sharon. She had been sick for a long time until death relieved her from further suffering on Sunday, February 25th. Funeral services occurred Monday, Rev. Hopwood conducting. The husband and three young children have undivided sympathy from all acquaintances.
pg 3
Marriage License: Issued yesterday to Edgar Keith of Cedar and Jennie R. Gillespie of Sharon townships.

Mar 14, 1894, pg 3, col 3
Married: Geo. Robinett and Miss Bertha Elder were married Monday evening.

Mar 21, 1894, pg 3, col 1
Married: At Alva, Sunday last, H.H. Case and Miss Blanche Roberts. The groom needs no introduction to the people of this city, being considerably interested in business here. The bride is a daughter of J.C. Roberts, grocer, and formerly lived at Kiowa where she has a large circle of acquaintances. They started Monday for a few days to visit his relatives in the north part of this state and upon their return will make their home in th is city at the handsome residence property of Mr. Case. We extend congratulations. And on Mar 28 @ col 2: We acknowledge the receipt of wedding cards from H.H. and Mrs. Case from Topeka, announcing that they will be at home to their friends after April 1st.

Apr 4, 1894, pg 3, col 3
Marriage License: Issued the 31stto S.R. Willan and Miss Clara Revis. Both parties are among our English residents and highly spoken of by all who known them.

Apr 11, 1894, pg 3, col 1
Born: Dr. Kociell reports and 10 and a quarter pound boy baby to Mr. and Mrs. John Lytle on March 29.

Apr 25, 1894
pg 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. L.S. McElwain of Deerhead, Saturday, a fine 10 pound boy. Mother and child doing well.
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Marriage pending: Miss Annie McCanless will be married in Wichita, May 1st, to one Frederick W.Buttrey. D.A. McCanless, father of the betrothed, is known by nearly every one in and about Medicine Lodge. Mac has served our city as police judge and was one of the legal lights of this county. Miss McCanless was favorably known by the young fraternity of this city in years gone by and their best wishes naturally go out to her. She is a charming young lady and the wedding is to be a swell affair of the metropolis. [See below @ May 9 for further details.]

May 2, 1894
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Died: B.W. Marsh died at his home near Lake City last Wednesday morning. Mr. Marsh was an old respected citizen of our county and has enjoyed the hearty friendship of all who knew him. [He was] an upright citizen and a man whose integrity has never been brought into question. He was born in the year of 1820 in Kentucky, from whence he moved to Missouri, thence to Barber county, Kansas, where he remained until Death served the final summons upon him. He was a veteran in the Mexican and Civil War, being a Confederate in the latter. He leaves a widow and three boys, Charles, Harry and Edward, and three daughters, Mrs. Flora Hargis, Mrs. Ida Lawson and Miss Minnie Marsh, to mourn his loss. See also May 9, pg 3: Liberty (Mo.) Advance - Benjamin W. Marsh, formerly for many years a resident of Clay county, died at his home in southwestern Kansas on the 25th[of Apr], of heart failure. He was a brother of Dr. J.T. Marsh of this city. Numerous friends of the deceased in his old home will be pained to learn of his death and all will join in extending sympathy to those bereaved thereby. The deceased was about 74 years old and was a soldier in the Mexican war.

May 9, 1894
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Married: Anthony Bulletin - Elmer E. Craw and Miss Olive E. Thompson of Lake City were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. J.C. Woods, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr. Craw is one of our estimable young farmers and he and his bride are at home on his farm northeast of Anthony. The Bulletin extends hearty congratulations.
pg 3
Born: To T.A. Pomroy and wife last Wednesday, near Mingona, a boy baby.
pg 3
Married: Wellington Standard - In another part of our paper will be found a notice of the marriage of Mr. Fred W. Buttrey, formerly of this city, and Miss Anna L. McCandless of Wichita, which was solemnized at high noon on the first of May. Mr. Buttrey and his bride came here on the evening of their marriage and last evening a reception in their honor was given at the residence of Mr. Harry Buttrey, the groom's brother. A number of the friends of Fred were invited and an evening full of enjoyment was spent by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Buttrey left this morning for their future home at Enid, Ok., carrying with them best wishes of hosts of friends for their future happiness.

May 16, 1894
pg 3, col 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews, Sunday night, a twelve pound girl. Dr. Moore in attendance. We wondered why Harry was in the backyard ³skinning the cat² instead of being at church. It is no longer a mystery.
pg 3, col 4
Born: Dr. Kociell reports a boy baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Willard, on Tuesday morning.
pg 3, col 4
Died: Alva Pioneer - The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. McDaniel of Clay post office, 27 miles southeast of Alva, fell into a spring near their house and drowned on April 28th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Brown of that vicinity and the little body was buried on the farm on the 29th. She was a bright and interesting child and her death occurred on the day that she was four years old. The parents have the sincere sympathy of all their neighbors and acquaintances.
pg 3, col 5
Marriage License: Issued by the probate judge last Saturday for the marriage of Lynn G. White to Miss Josie Warren. Both parties live near Sharon.
pg 3, col 5
Died: At the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Moreland, Saturday, May 12th, William B. Packard, aged 79 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cain at 4 o'clock p.m., and the remains interred in the cemetery.

May 23, 1894
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Born: A fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Bonnell last Thursday morning. And @ Jun 20, 1894, pg 3, col 4: The infant child of S.P. Bonnell, living on the Ewart place east of town, died Sunday and was buried Monday forenoon. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.
pg 3, co 3
Married: C.A. McClearey, son of our present postmaster, was married at Kansas City yesterday to Miss Allie G. Bailey. Al was one of our most energetic young men of this city in days gone by and is now employed as bookkeeper for a large firm in Kansas City. May his future pathway be strewn with happiness and prosperity. And also at Jun13, 1894, pg 3, col 5: I had the pleasure on last Thursday evening of officiating at the marriage of two of our faithful members and Endeavorers, Mr. C.A. Clearey and Miss Allie G. Bailey, at Mr. H.R. Bailey's, 1333 Park avenue. Besides relatives of the parties, only a few friends were present. After the ceremony, elegant and elaborate refreshments were served and all present spent a most delightful evening with the happy young couple. We should not omit to mention that Mr. J.S. Bradley and Miss Anna Casper, two more of our excellent young people, were the favored attendants on this pleasant occasion. Well as the Lord delights in the happiness of His children, so do we. May His richest blessings attend them always. Signed: Rev. A.W. Kokendoffer in the Christian Church Bulletin, K.C., Mo.

May 30, 1894
pg 3, col 3
Married: William B. Lewis of Kiowa was married to Miss Ethel Hayes of this city at the home of the bride's parents, in the south part of town, last Sunday evening. Rev. Engle of the M.E. church officiating. We extend the usual congratulations.
pg 3, col 4
Marriage License: Issued last Wednesday to Simon Depew to wed Miss Lizzie J. Brooks. Both parties reside in the Mule Creek neighborhood.
pg 3, col 7
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Beningfield Monday morning, a girl baby. Dr. Moore.

Jun 6, 1894
pg 3, col 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Rouse Sunday evening, a boy. Dr. Burney.
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Married: Miss Ida Armstrong, who has held cases in this office over a year ago and who is favorably known by the young fraternity in this city, was married last week in London Mills, Ill., to JesseCombs ...Our best wishes naturally are with her and our congratulations go to the groom, as Miss Ida is an expert in the press room.
pg 3, col 7
Died: ³Death Relieves² - Last Friday at 12 o'clock M., Death came to the relief of one who had been an intense sufferer for the past five months, Mrs., wife of Franklin Ladou. The deceased was aged 58 years and 6 days and leaves a husband and 10 grown children to mourn her loss, the former being her senior by eight years. Mrs. Ladou was born in Canada but was of French parentage. Her maiden name was Miss Retchell Robisho [Note: Possibly a phonetic spelling or ³Robichaud² ], and was married April 6, 1852, in the state of Illinois, to Frank Ladou. They resided in that state a number of years, after which they moved farther west, and settled in Pratt county for several years and then moved to this city where they have been active and progressive citizens for five years past. Their children are as follows: John, Levi, Virginie, Joseph F., Jacob, Lady Jane, James, Lily, Peter and Retchell, the last being named after the departed. During her sickness, Mrs. Ladou suffered acute pain but bore it patiently and good-naturedly. She was a consistent and devoted member of the Presbyterian church, having been active in the Divine teachings for the last 30 years. The cause of her death was dropsy and liver complaint. Her friends and physicians labored long and earnestly to restore her to health but without good results. Her husband, who is now 66 years of age, gave her all the care it was possible for any one to give, but no earthly power could restore vitality. The funeral services took place from the family residence, Rev. Engle officiating, and the remains quietly laid to rest in the cemetery where she sleeps a quiet sleep and where no pain and sorrow enters.

Jun 13 1894
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Married: Issued last Wednesday for the marriage of P.H. Summers to Lyda Perry, both of Kiowa, and were married the same day.
pg 3, col 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Durst, an 11 and one half pound boy. Dr. Kociell in attendance. Pete is setting up the cigars and that other article as a result of the young visitor.

Jun 20, 1894
pg 3, col 4
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wright, last Wednesday morning, a fine girl baby. Cosby is wearing a pleasant countenance and doesn't care whether hotel keeps or not. The young lady tips the scale above the digits and has lung power in proportion.
pg 3, col 5
Married: A marriage license was issued yesterday to John L. Lumber of this place and Miss SadieKirk of McPherson, the bride coming in on the noon train. They were immediately married by Judge Stevens.
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Married: John T. Owens and Miss Retchell Ladou were married the fore part of last week at the home of the groom, Probate Judge Stevens officiating. They are keeping house on Second avenue. We extend the usual felicitations.

Jun 27, 1894
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Died: Mary E. Pierce, mother of Mrs. J.M. York, died last Thursday morning, in Turkey township. The funeral took place the succeeding Friday. Deceased was 72 years of age.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Cahill, nee Minnie McClearey, at Denver, Colorado, on the 22nd, a boy.

Jul 11, 1894, pg 3, col 5
Married: ³In Matrimony's Bonds² - At 9:30 this morning, Austin T. McKay and Miss Dell Simpson were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents, in the eastern part of the city, Rev. Engle of the M.E. church officiating. The groom is a brother of Judge McKay, and is court stenographer of this district. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Simpson, and one of the prima dona of southern Kansas. Mr. McKay is to be envied for the prize achieved. Only a few relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony, after which congratulations and best wishes were showered upon the contracting parties. Mac is now a new man with all the glory of the springtime of life before him. He is indeed fortunate in acquiring such a proficient help-mate. The happy couple left on this morning's train for Attica, where they will remain a short time with the groom's parents, after which they will go to Anthony, their future home. The Index joins with the host of friends of the high contracting parties in extending congratulations and hopes for success in the future.

Jul 18, 1894
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Marriage License: Issued Monday to John Wheat and Miss Emma Moomau. They will be married today by Rev. Cain at the parsonage. We wish them unbounded success.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Hessler, five miles northwest of this city, last Wednesday, a boy. Dr. Kociell.

Jul 25, 1894
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Marriage License: Issued yesterday for the marriage of Elmer E. Haggerman to Miss Susie G.Walter, both of this city. They were to have been married last evening.
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Born: A girl baby was born to Rev. and Mrs. Smith, nee Lulu Hahn, at Sedalia, Missouri, on the 10th.
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Married: On Monday, July 23, 1894, Mr. Ambrose Lawrence and Miss Hattie Coyle, at the M.E. parsonage, Rev. R.B. Engle officiating. The groom is the son of R. Lawrence and is at present employed as engineer of the sugar mill. The bride is the daughter of Otis Coyle, living a few miles south of the city. Our best wishes go out to the high contracting parties. It will be seen that both are residents instead of one, as we implied last week.

Aug 1, 1894, pg 3, col 3
Marriage License: Issued last Friday for the marriage of George Jones and Miss Dora Kasterke. Both reside on the flat east of town.

Aug 8, 1894, pg 3, col 8
Died: The decease of Elder William McMurtry of the Baptist denomination which occurred on Monday, the 30thday of July at a few minutes past 3 o'clock in the afternoon, although not entirely unexpected, was a very sad event. He has been sick and suffering for nearly a year but most of that time he was able to walk around and ride out. He spent most of last winter in Missouri hoping that a change would benefit his health. Elder McMurtry was a native of Missouri and at the time of his death was about seventy years of age. He has been an active preacher of the Baptist church for about forty years. The writer has been acquainted with Elder McMurtry since he first settled at his late residence about 2 miles from Sharon. Elder McMurtry was largely instrumental in gathering together and organizing the congregation known as the Enon Baptist church, now in such a flourishing condition and yielding such a vast influence for good. He will be long remembered by the people of Barber. His figure was so familiar as he drove around in his one horse buckboard to visit, counsel and encourage his brethren. He believed that God had infallibly called him to preach the gospel of His Son and he was indefatigable in his labors. Not possessing the advantage of even a good common school education, Elder McMurtry made up in faith, zeal and courage what he lacked in education and gathered many souls into Christ. His style of preaching was natural and characterized by great earnestness. While he did not claim perfection in his daily life, he placed his hope of eternal life entirely in the blood of Christ. He believed that he was himself an object of God's daily care. His life was full of such incidents as this: One night he could not sleep through thinking of the unsatisfactory condition of the Enon church, his mind was impressed he should get up and read the thirty-seventh Psalm and when he arose he opened his Bible and read the psalm and was greatly encouraged and believed the church would overcome its present discouragement. A few days before he took to his bed for the last time, he visited Uncle Billy Brown and family and as he was about to take his departure, he wept telling Mr. Brown that he had been admonished that his dissolution was very near and that he never expected to visit him again in this life. On Saturday before he died, he bade each member of his family goodbye telling them that he was going and that he wanted to say goodbye before he lost his speech. Soon after he became speechless and remained so until a short time before he breathed his last on Monday night as we took a long last look at his countenance then still in death, it seemed to us that we could detect an expression of triumph and peace. He leaves a widow. His children are all grown. He also leaves two step-children nearly grown. His widow and children have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. On Tuesday, his remains were conveyed to Rice county where they were interred by the side of his first wife. Oh! Tell my companion and children most dear to weep not for William though gone. The same hand that led me through scenes dark and drear, has kindly assisted me home. [Sharon news]

Aug 15, 1894
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Born: Mrs. Harry Stone presented her husband with a find 10 pound boy last Thursday. Mother and child doing well. Harry is reported somewhat sickly, however.
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Born: Dr. Moore reports a pair of twin boys born to Sam Bailey and wife, living north of town, last Friday.
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Died: A sad accident occurred at the home of Louis VanBuskirk, about five miles east of town, last Sunday, which cost the life of their eight year old son, Roy. While playing with a towel on a roller frame, the towel became fastened around his neck and strangled him to death. His mother, who was in an adjoining room, was the first to discover him, but it was too late, life was extinct. The body was brought to this city Monday and interred in the cemetery. Elder Nation [husband of Carrie Nation] preached the funeral sermon.

Aug 22, 1894, pg 3, col 4
Died: Alva Review - A very sad accident occurred yesterday afternoon, which cost the life of TommieHess, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hess, southwest of town. He was playing near a pool of water with the other children, and they left to go to some other place. When they returned a few minutes later, they saw him lying in the water and immediate reported the matter at the house. Dr. Murphy was summoned with haste and all possible means used to resuscitate the little one, but to no avail. A large circle of friends deeply deplore the sad affair and extend their sympathy to the grief-stricken parents.

Aug 29, 1894, pg 3, col 4
Married: A marriage license was issued last Saturday to Wm. Harbaugh and Miss Lillie B. Surface, who were married on Sunday at the residence of Eli Harbaugh in Nippawalla township by Probate Judge Stevens. The Index extends the usual congratulations.

Sep 5, 1894
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Died: Isaac H. Bailey died Monday, aged 65 years. The funeral took place at the family residence yesterday. Rev. Cain officiating. Mr. Bailey moved to town only a few weeks ago from the Ellis ranch. He leaves a wife and several grown children.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Shaw, last Wednesday, a girl. Dr. Moore in attendance.
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Died: The death of Ruby Macy, caused by neuralgia of the heart. last Friday morning, was one of the saddest surprises that has visited our town for a long time. She had just returned from an extended visit to Wichita with friends the Tuesday before the Friday of her death, and it was not expected that she would breathe her last until a few hours before her death. Her father, who was at Wichita, was immediately telegraphed for, and arrived here on Saturday's train. The funeral services took place Sunday forenoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Macy, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery. Rev. Engle officiating at the family residence and Elder Hopwood at the grave. The grief-stricken mother is almost frantic with sorrow at the untimely death of her daughter. Robert, who is in South Dakota, could not arrive in the city in time to attend the funeral and hence the sad intelligence was sent to him by letter. The deceased is 15 years, 9 months and 3 days of age. She leaves a host of friends who deeply deplore and mourn her loss. Miss Ruby was admired by all who had her acquaintance and was one with whom an acquaintance was everlasting friendship. The sympathy of the community is with the friends and relatives of the deceased.

Sep 12, 1894
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Died: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kincaid living southeast of here died last Thursday about noon and was buried in the cemetery on Friday.
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Died: The infant child of Mrs. Clara Sparks died last Saturday. Mrs. Spark's health is very poor and this will add more to her almost unendurable trouble.

Sep 19, 1894
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Died: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Elder died this morning at 7 o'clock.
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Died: G.W. Tea, an old soldier who resided on a claim two and a half miles south of Kiowa, was found dead last Friday morning near the Santa Fe stockyards. The cause of death as announced by the coroner's jury was apoplexy. He was buried Saturday, under the auspices of the G.A.R. post of Kiowa.
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Birthday: A surprise party was given by mother and sister of Jetta Lewis in honor of her tenth birthday on Sept. 15. The girls and boys gathered at the home before she knew anything about the party. Refreshments were served. All reported an enjoyable time. Those present were: May Brown, Jessie Rankin, Nellie Martin, Carrie Morris, Edna Freeman, Bessie McCoy, Bessie Langhorst, Lulu McClearey, Edna Kauffman, Ethel Jones, Ada Smith, Eula Sparks, Louise McNeal, Willie Morris, Florence Allen, Maud Currie, Helen Engle, Ned Axtel, Grace Williams, Roy Moore, Murray Allen, Ralph Allen, Frank Williams, Claud Campbell, James Heiling, Walter Haynes, Sybil Burney and Maud Campbell. Many beautiful presents were received.

Sep 26, 1894
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Married: Miss Flo Teagle will be married today at the home of her parents in Mingona Township, to Mr. M.F. Casto.
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Marriage License: Issued by the probate judge Sept. 18, for the marriage of M.B. Crawford of M county, O.T., to Miss Jettie Arrowsmith, of Barber.

Oct 3, 1894
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Born: A boy baby of average eight was born to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Purdy last Sunday. Dr. Moore.
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Born: Dr. Moore reports a ten pound girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Axtell of this city last Saturday.
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Born: A boy baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Kritzmire, in the north part of the city, Tuesday, September 25th. Dr. Moore in attendance.
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Married: In this city last Sunday at the residence of Rev. Cain, Mr. Wm. Fuller to Miss Sallie Cole, Rev. Cain officiating. Both the bride and groom are well known young people and have a host of friends who will wish them well through married life.
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Born: Woodward Jeffersonian - To Mr. and Mrs. John McGrath, of this city, on Thursday morning, September 20, 1894, a son. This accounts for Mac being so happy the latter part of last week. He treated everybody in sight. Mac is of a happy disposition anyway, but last Thursday and Friday he was happier than we ever saw him.
Oct 10, 1894
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Died: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Markey died last Friday night. The funeral was preached Sunday afternoon at the M.E. Church by Rev. Engle, and the body laid to rest in the cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all.
pg 3, col 4
Married: Wm. Ratcliff and a Miss Matthews, both of Isabel, were married at Wichita last Thursday. The bride and groom are well known in Barber and Pratt counties and need no introduction. The Index joins with their many friends in extending congratulations.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, October 6th, a girl of average weight and beauty. The mother and young lady are doing well, but the father is walking on air. Dr. C.C. Bond officiating. [Forest City news]
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Born: A girl baby of average weight was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Garten, October 6th. Mother and daughter doing well, but the father is not feeling well because it wasn't a boy. [Forest City news]

Oct 17, 1894
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer, Monday morning, a fine ten pound boy.
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Born: Attica Tribune - A fine baby boy came to the residence of C.S. Jobes and wife Thursday, and has already become the ruler of the household.

Oct 24, 1894
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Married: Issued by Probate Judge Stevens at his office Monday at six o'clock to Mr. Geo. E. Bacon, of Edwards county, Illinois, and Miss Josie B. Philips, of Aetna, this county. They were married by the Judge the same evening. [See also Nov 7, 1894.]
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Died: S. Eckert, an old respected citizen of Valley township died Monday, October 15, and was buried the following day in the Mumford graveyard. His death was rather a surprise to his friends here as no one had heard of his being seriously ill. [See also below @ pg 3, col 5.]
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Born: Geo. Hibbard was the happiest man in town last Saturday and, of course, cigars circulated freely. The arrival of a fine boy at his home on that day was the cause of his good humor and liberality. It is his first and George feels richer than Rockefeller.
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Married: ³Orange Blossoms² - The wedding at which we made an erroneous guess a few weeks ago, took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Currie. Mr. Benjamin Glasier and Miss Jean B. Currie were united in Holy Matrimony, Rev. R.B. Engle officiating. Miss Nellie Currie and C.L. Sparks personated bridesmaid and best man. The wedding was a quiet event, only a few friends and relatives being in attendance, composed of the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Engle and daughter, Mr. and Miss Lane, mother and sister of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. August Schmidt, E.H. Schmidt, C.L. Sparks, C.S. Heskett, W.H. Sparks, jr., F.P. McAllister, Mrs. W.H. Sparks and Miss Florence Sparks. After the ceremony, an elegant feast was spread to which it is needless to say the guests did strict justice. The groom is our present deputy county treasurer, formerly of Wichita but now a resident of this county. He is a man of excellent habits and character, cordial, and never fails to make friends wherever he goes. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Currie, has been brought up in this county and is admired and befriended by all who know her. The Index joins with the many friends of the happy couple in extending congratulations and best wishes for the future. Many valuable presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. Glasier, the following being a list: Bedroom set, rocking chair, lamp and Turkish towels, parents of the bride; lace curtains, mother of the groom; bedspread, Ida Lane; tea set, Nellie Currie; Japanese tea pot, Mrs. Eldridge, Wichita; damask towels, Mrs. W.H. Sparks; rocking chair, Mr. and Mrs. August Schmidt; pepper and salt table set, Blanche Currie; canary bird and cage, groom to bride; pair of Turkish towels, Maud Currie; twelve pounds premium honey, F.P. McAlister; souvenir spoons, C.S. Heskett and C.L. Sparks; a handsome sugar spoon and butter knife from Henry Petit, Cuba, N.Y.; two decorated dishes from Mrs Hunt, of Wichita. A reception was given in honor of the married couple, Friday evening, by the bride's parents. It was largely attended and all spent a very pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Glasier moved Monday into the property recently vacated by Wm. Carroll, where they will be at home to their numerous friends. And @ pg 3, col 3: Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Currie will please accept our thanks for a supply of fine wedding cake, last Wednesday morning. We don't know how many different cakes were represented for printer like, we didn't take time to count. [Transcribed as printed.]
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Died: ³A Sad Death² - Mrs. B.F. Teal died Sunday at 10 o'clock a.m. of a disease known to medical science as septicemia. Mrs. Teal had been ailing for the past few weeks, but was not thought to be serious until several days before her death. All that kind hands and medical skill could do for a suffering patient was done for her, but to no avail. The funeral services took place at the family residence Monday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery. Rev. Engle officiating. The deceased was born in DeWitt county, Illinois, and moved to this county in 1884 and was married to Mr. B.F. Teal in 1884, who, with two children, 2 and 4 years old respectively, survive her. Mrs. Teal was well known by everyone in and around this city and was followed to the grave by a large concourse of mournful friends. To know her was to be her friend and her presence will be greatly missed by her neighbors and acquaintances. In this his hour of sorrow and affliction, no one but Mr. Teal can calculate the immensity of his loss and he certainly deserves the sympathy he is receiving. The death is a doubly sad one because of the small children it leaves motherless. It is another grievous repetition of the axiomatic truth, that without a mother, home is nothing. But such is life and humanity, but the hospitality of the people will be a powerful factor in dispelling the clouds of adversity that now overshadow Mr. Teal and his little ones.
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Died: At his home in Valley township on the 14th, Sebastian Eckert, at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 19 days. The summons came to him as a thief in the night. He had been about his business as usual throughout the day, had eaten a hearty supper and retired early, but complaining of a pain in his side and back. Later on, he complained he could not rest and got up and his wife rubbed him with liniment but without giving any apparent relief. Shortly after midnight, he got up and went into the kitchen to get his pipe and take a smoke, but was unable to reach it on the shelf where it lay when suddenly calling to his wife by name three times, he sank into her arms and almost immediately expired. But though suddenly called away, he was ready to meet his God, having been prepared for the summons whenever it should come. The deceased was a native of Prussia and previous to his advent in this county he lived in Illinois and Missouri. He was baptized in infancy, confirmed his baptismal vows in his youth, uniting with the Lutheran church of which he was a faithful member. He was a good citizen, kind neighbor, indulgent father and loving husband. He leaves behind him (so far as we know) only his widow who in her lonesomeness is almost inconsolable. He was followed to the grave by a large concourse of neighbors and friends on the 16th. Rev. Hayes of Nashville officiating.

Oct 31, 1894, pg 3, col 4
Marriage License: Issued to Enos L. McCracken and Elmira Smith, by Probate Judge Stevens last Saturday.

Nov 7, 1894, pg 3, col 5
Married: Oct. 22 at Medicine Lodge by the probate judge, Miss Josie Philips and Mr. George Bacon. Both of Aetna. We join with the appreciative neighborhood in extending congratulations to the happy couple. [Sand Creek news]

Nov 21, 1894, pg 3, col 4
Born: Alva Pioneer - A girl, Nov. 13th, 1894, to Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Fallis, four miles southeast of town. Mrs. Fallis and babe are doing well, but papa Fallis wears an expression of combined happiness and responsibility that is really very interesting to behold, but he is gradually becoming reconciled to the fact that he is surely the head of the family. May they all live long and prosper is the wish of the Pioneer.

Nov 28, 1894
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Brown, last Friday, Nov. 23rd, a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. Since the event, we haven't had an opportunity of quizzing Brown, and hence have ___ imagination of the intense excitement he must have undergone. The proud daddy should pass the cigars for a year to come.
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Married: J.H. Williams was married at Hazelton last Wednesday to Miss Della [Note: Might be ³Delia.² ] Collier. The groom is an old resident of this city known by everyone in this vicinity. The bride is a charming young damsel of Alva. As Joe is a printer himself, we think it would be love's labor lost to give him instructions on ³going to press,² and are therefore constrained to hold our peace. The happy couple arrived in the city on Wednesday evening's train and reside in the house adjoining L.T. William's residence. We extend the usual congratulations and best wishes.
pg 3, col 5
Divorce: Granted to John Reif vs Anna Reif; custody of children granted to Plaintiff.
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Born: On Saturday Nov. 17th, a fine girl baby of regulation weight took up its abode with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sheddy. All doing well. [Lone Star news]
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Born: George Walker wears another button on his trousers: it is a girl. [Sun City news]

Dec 5, 1894
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Born: A fine ten pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. August Laubey last Tuesday morning.
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Marriage License: Issued last Friday for the marriage of Roy L. Orton, of Oklahoma, to Miss PearlVanMeeter, of Hazelton.
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Marriage License: Issued yesterday to T.A. Hittle of Lake City to wed Miss Jane Doles of this township.
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Married: James Neathery and Miss Lillian Ledou were married last Thursday (Thanksgiving) at the residence of the bride's father in this city. Probate Judge Stevens officiating. They left the same day for Pratt on a short visit. After their return they will reside on the Field ranch.
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Died: Mrs. Geo. Elder at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Elder in this city early Sunday morning. The services took place at the residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains interred in the cemetery, Rev. R.B. Engle officiating.

Dec 12, 1894
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Born: Dr. Burney reports a fine 8 pound baby boy born on the 8thto Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Lindley.
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David Nation was admitted to the bar last Saturday. Thus, the number of legal lights swells.
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Died: A family by the name of Stoops buried two infant children in the cemetery last Saturday, one having died last week and the other having been removed from another graveyard. The family resides in the northern part of the county.

Dec 19, 1894
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Born: A fine ten-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Case last Thursday morning. The husband ³blew² himself for a box of cigars and don't care whether store keeps or not. Mother and child doing well. [Note: Transcribed as printed.]
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Smith, Monday, a fine girl baby. Cam is feeling in high spirits at present and anyone having work in the recorder's office had better call now as chances are greatly in favor of a reduction in fees.

Dec 26, 1894
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Married: J.D. Montgomery and Carrie Anderson were married by the probate judge Sunday, Dec. 16th. Now, if Jeff will call around with a box of cigars, we will extend congratulations.
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Married: A marriage license was issued by the probate judge last Friday to August E. Achenbach and Miss Flora Wilhite, both of Hardtner. We are informed that the wedding took place Sunday. The usual felicitations. are extended.
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Died: Freddie Larkin, aged 16 years, three months and two days, died at his father's home in Deerhead Township, Sunday at 10 A.M., the 16th. Fred was a boy that was universally loved by all who knew him. His mild habits, pleasant disposition and politeness endeared hi to everyone acquainted with him. He was one of those boys whose life is made up of deeds of kindness. No one was more attached to the family than he was. We all know (the baby) or the youngest is more of a pet among the family. To the youngest, the parents look as the staff of their declining years. In the midst of life there is death. To look at him we beheld a picture of health, if in selecting one to fill an early grave, the most critical earthly judge might have selected one whose cheeks wee pallid or whose steps were decrepit. Freddie was the youngest son of John and Mary Larkin, born Sept. 14, 1878, in Ellsworth Co. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss his aged father, mother, six brothers, three sisters and many neighbors and friends. The relatives are Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Stewart, Jack, Pat, Bill, Geo., Henry and Charley. The family were all present but Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. McCormick, all of which with the assistance of Dr. Gould, administered to the wants of the deceased with untiring energy. All was done to preserve the life that was precious as our own. The funeral services were conducted by Father Corrivault after which the body was interred in Lake City cemetery to await the Resurrection Morn. Signed: A Friend.
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Born: To Mr. Johnson and wife, a son. Mother and child doing well. Dr. Davis in attendance. [Sharon news]

Jan-Apr 1895

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