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The Medicine Lodge Cresset (meaning "bright light") was a weekly newspaper, published in Medicine Lodge beginning early in 1879. L.M. Axline was publisher at the time this particular reel begins; Otis Lorton took over publication in February 1899. Local news included coverage from the surrounding communities, as well as Medicine Lodge. This reel begins Friday, January 7, 1898 and continues through Friday, February 22, 1901. 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 (thebissons@worldnet.att.net)
Mar 1, 1901
Mar 8, 1901
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Died: "Mrs. Emma Graham" - Emma Warren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Warren, was born in
Humansville, Mo., Jay 17th, 1873, and died at Driftwood, O.T., February 28th,
1901. She came to Sharon, Kansas, with her parents in 1880 where she lived and
grew to womanhood. On April 10, 1895, she was married to Ross Graham. He, with
two small children and a host of relatives and friends remain to mourn her loss.
She was converted under the preaching of Sumner T. Martin in the fall of 1892
and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a devoted wife and a loving
mother both to her own and to the motherless children around her. The funeral
services were conducted at the Sharon Christian church by Elder W.T. McLain,
after which she was laid to rest in the Sharon cemetery to await the
resurrection morn. "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wake,
to weep."
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Married: At the residence of T.L. Lindley in this
city, at 7 o'clock Sunday evening, March 3rd, 1901, Howard E. Stone and Ethel L. Gibson
were united in marriage by Rev. J.F. Irwin, pastor of the Methodist
church. Both of the contracting parties are among the best known and most
popular young people in the county. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W.P. Gibson of Elm Mills township. The Cresset congratulated them on the
step they have taken, and trusts their married life will have no alloy in it.
The young people have begun housekeeping on Mr. Stone's farm east of Sharon.
Mar 15, 1901
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Kemp, on Monday, March
11, a daughter. Dr. Moore [Sharon news]
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Died: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allison
died Monday and was buried Tuesday in the Sharon cemetery. [Sharon
news]
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Birthday: On Saturday, March 2nd, Ruth, daughter of F.J. Saunders, gave a party to her school friends, it being
her 9th birthday. About thirty were present including a few parents to care for
the little ones. A most enjoyable time as had and after a nice lunch, all
retired promising to be sure to come again in one year.
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Married: On Sunday last...Mr. Johann Alfred Luther
and Miss Hilda Maude Stevens [A very
lengthy account...please contact transcriber or consult reel]
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Married: At the home of the bride in Elm Mills township, on Sunday, March 10,
Frank L. Gordon and Myrtle Riggins were joined in wedlock by Probate Judge Lacy.
Mr. Gordon is a young school teacher of the county, and his bride is the second
daughter of William Riggins. The Cresset joins their friends in wishing
them every joy. After the ceremony, forty-three guests partook of the bountiful
dinner provided for the occasion. The young couple will reside in Attica where
Mr. Gordon will engage in the mercantile business. Among the testimonials of
regard given them were a table cloth by Alex and Mrs. Means; cake stand, Alfred
Jackson; fruit and sauce dishes, Lola McCullough; syrup pitcher, Ethel Slack;
tureen, W.M. Riggins; salt box, Edgar Jackson; knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs.
Mather; set of hand painted sauce dishes, Clara and Harry Means; berry dish,
Romie Jackson; bread plate, Ervin Slack; lamp, George Riggins; linen towels, Mr.
and Mrs. James Chadwick; butter dish, Annie Riggins; toothpick holder, Carrie
Jackson; set of glasses, Maudie and Roy Riggins; sauce dishes, Mr. and Mrs. J.O.
Warren; cups and saucers, Lola Riggins; orange dish, Clarence Means; set of
plates, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jackson.
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Married: Thomas C. Wickersham and Nellie M.
Strickland, two popular young people of Mingona
township, were married by Probate Judge Lacy at his residence on Thursday
evening, March 7th. The young lady is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Strickland, and possesses all those accomplishments necessary to make her home a
happy one. The Cresset extends best wishes.
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Married: March 6, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mrs. S.E. Morse and Ninan Mack. Both
bride and groom are well and favorably known to the people of Sawyer and
vicinity - having lived here a number of years - and all join in wishing them a
happy and successful life. [Sawyer news]
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Warrington, on
Friday, March 8th, a daughter. Dr. Cushenbery.
Mar 22, 1901
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Birthday: The birthday party in honor of Miss Laura Gaddie
on the occasion of her 16th birthday, March 15th, was a very pleasant
affair and was well attended. [Sharon news]
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. George Moore, on Tuesday, March
19th, a son. Dr. Moore.
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Married: On Sunday, March 17th, at the residence of Rev. J.J. Griffin in this
city, Ernest H. Hogard of Valley township and J.
Alma Lytle of this township were united in marriage
by Rev. Griffin. Both of these young people were born and raised in Barber
county. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hogard and the bride is the
second daughter of Mrs. O.V. Lytle. The Cresset wishes them a full
measure of joy and happiness.
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Married: At 7:30 Wednesday evening, March 20th, Frank Stone
and Lizzie Urton were united in marriage at
the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Urton, of this township, by
Rev. J.F. Irwin. Only the members of the family were present. Two better young
people than these cannot be found in Barber county, and we trust that a long
married life will be their lot, and we know it will be a happy one.
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Married: At the residence of the bride in Harper, on Wednesday evening of last
week, S.R. Noel was married to Viola Daugherty by Rev. T.J. Cook. The young lady is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Daugherty, formerly of Sharon township, this
county.
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Married: At the residence of Thomas Carter in this
city, on Wednesday, march 13th, Peter J. Jackson
of near Nashville was married to Lucy Wilfley, daughter of Fenton Wilfley of this city, by
Judge J.L. Brady. The high contracting parties are well-known colored people of
the county.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Gardner, of Valley
township, on Friday, March 15th, an eleven and half pound daughter. Dr.
Moore.
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Born: To Prof. and Mrs. E.A. Shepardson on
Thursday, March 14th, a daughter. Dr. Moore. The Professor passed the cigars
around in a manner befitting a gentleman and a scholar.
Mar 29, 1901
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Died: The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nay
of Woodward, Oklahoma, died at their home last Friday afternoon. His
death was sudden and unexpected. Sam Nay is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nay.
[Kiowa news]
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Married: Gus Reed, aged 23 years, and Ella Tucker, aged 18 years, were united in marriage last Monday
evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reed, four miles south west of
this city. We wish them every success in life and also all of its joys. [Kiowa
news]
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ireland, Monday night,
a daughter. Steve says he was not fooled very much even if it did happen on
April 1 [sic].
Apr 12, 1901
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Died: Cora Hall was born March 29th, 1882, at Austin,
Nevada, and died April 5th 1901, at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, aged nineteen years
and one week. She was converted three years ago at Elwood school house in
revival meetings which were held by W.A. Cain. Something like a year ago she
was taken with a severe attack of the appendicitis from which she never
recovered. For a time she got better; but about six months ago she grew worse
and was taken to Wichita for an operation. When about to undergo the operation,
she said, "I am not afraid to die, but I would like to live with mama and papa a
little longer. Yet if it is God's Will, I am perfectly resigned to go." For
the last six months of her sickness she has been a great sufferer. All of which
she bore without a murmur. So patient and considerate of others that even in
her deepest affliction the sweet Christian spirit which she so manifested in her
life was still an abiding presence in the hour of death. To know her was but to
love her. She passed out as quietly and peacefully as a babe falls to sleep
upon its mother's bosom - so did she fall asleep in Jesus. [Lengthy memorial
poem follows.]
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Born & Died: To Mr. and Mrs. LA. Eby on Tuesday
evening, April 9th, twin boys. Dr. Moore in attendance. One of the babies died
and was buried Wednesday.
Apr 19, 1901
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Tom Parr, Thursday morning,
April 18th, a son. Dr. Moore.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. M.P. DeWitt, at Sharon
township, on April 8th, a daughter. Dr. Cushenbery.
Apr 26, 1901
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Married: At Wichita, April 18th, 1901, Samuel Spicer
of Lake City to Miss Annie Zarvodnik of
Wilson, Kansas. They will make their home in Lake City where Mr. Spicer is
established in business.
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Married: H.D. Fair and Amy Chase
were married in Woods county, Oklahoma, Thursday evening, April 18th,
1901, by Rev. H.L. Marsh of Kiowa. They went to Wichita and on Monday returned
home. The groom is the junior member of the firm of J.D. Fair & Son and the
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waldron Chase. May their married life be
filled with sunshine and never be darkened with regrets over the step they have
taken.
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Died: L.B. Wright, father of Mrs. Otis Lorton of this city, died at his home near London, Ohio,
Sunday morning. He was about 82 years of age. He died on the farm upon which
he was born.
May 3, 1901
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Birthday: Mrs. R.J. Taliaferro's forty-fifth
birthday was celebrated Tuesday with a big dinner at her home east of Medicine
Lodge. All the neighbors were present and they made it a jolly occasion and one
they will long cherish. Mrs. Taliaferro was wished many happy returns.
May 10, 1901
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Born: Dr. Moore reports a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Strickland of Mingona township, on Friday, May 3rd.
This makes the eighteenth child born to these parents, and fifteen of them are
living.
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Married: Nelson W. Hockett and Katie Hart, two young people of Kiowa, were married in this city
Monday by Probate Judge Lacy. These young people have the congratulations of a
large circle of friends.
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Married: At the residence of the bride's mother, in Hazelton last night, J.
Nevon Herr of Kiowa and Edith Potter, were united in marriage. The bride is said to be
a very sensible young lady. The groom is a rising young politician of the
county and is connected with the H.G. Waltner Mercantile Company of Kiowa. The
Cresset extends best wishes.
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Born: Dr. Cushenbery reports the following births:
To A.J. McCorkle
and wife of Pixley, on Sunday, a son; [see below for this child's
death]
To Will Roderick
and wife of Sharon on Saturday, a daughter;
To W.W. Hewitt and
wife of Mumford, on Monday, a son.
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Died: William McCoy, a former citizen of this city,
died last week at Peabody. He left here a few months ago in good health, and
the announcement of his death was a surprise to his friends here.
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Died: Mrs. Lurenda J. Vennum, whose death was noted
last week as having occurred on May 1, 1901, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Wm. Axtel, of this city, was born October 14th, 1836.
She was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive her. All of them
except a daughter, Mrs. Lurancie Binning, of
Rawlins county, Kansas, who did not arrive until after the funeral, were present
at her death. Her brother, J.R. Smith, and wife,
and her sister, Mrs. Emma Harris, and
daughter-in-law, Mrs. S.E. Vennum, all of Ft. Scott, also failed to arrive until
after the funeral on account of the distance. The memory of Mrs. Vennum will be
cherished for long years to come for her motherly kindness and noble traits of
character.
May 31, 1901
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Died: Jessie M. Jones, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Jones
and granddaughter of J.H. Owen, died Tuesday
afternoon, May 28th, 1901, in t his city. Some time ago she was taken ill with
tonsilitis. This developed into pneumonia which caused her death at the age of
eleven years, five months and fourteen days. Jessie was a bright, lovable
child, and her death is a particularly sad one. Her mother and other relatives
have the sympathy of everyone. The funeral service was conducted at the
residence of J.H. Owen at 4:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon by Rev. W.T. McLain,
pastor of the Christian church.
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Married: Lewis E. Springer of Nippewalla township
and Mabel Rosell of Medicine Lodge township were
united in marriage in this city Wednesday morning, May 29, 1901, at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. J.F. Irwin. The groom is a son of W.B. Springer and
the bride a daughter of E. Rosell. This couple are young in years but in their
heads and hearts are all right, so their friends have no doubt they will make
the world pay them the living it owes them. They are popular young people and
have a large circle of friends who join the Cresset in extending
congratulations and wishing for them a long, happy and prosperous married
life.
Jun 7, 1901
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Married: Charles Burney and Anna Nelson were united in marriage on Wednesday, June 5th.
Charley Burney was raised in Medicine Lodge, and he can county every inhabitant
as his friend and well wisher. He is the third son of Dr. and Mrs. B.R. Burney,
now of Kiowa. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson of Cedar
township. She is an amiable young lady, domestic by nature. This couple is
well-mated, and everyone joins in wishing them all happiness. On account of the
illness of the bride's mother, the marriage was solemnized at the home of a
relative in Reno. They will make their home at Alva.
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Born: A girl baby arrived at the home of Will Ward, in
Sun [City]; and a boy baby at Rolla Ward's the same
day. The babies are aunt and nephew.
Jun 14, 1901
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Married: On Wednesday, June 12th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J.W. Blunk, of Elwood township, William A. Derrick and Maude Blunk. Mr.
Derrick is a prosperous farmer and stockman of Elwood township. His bride is a
young lady of many accomplishments. She is a graduate of the State Normal
School at Emporia. The Cresset wishes them every joy that a happy union
can bring them. [See below @ March 14, 1902 for death of Maud [sic] Blunk
Derrick.]
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Born: On June 13th, a girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Casto of Mingona, Dr. Kociell.
Engaged: Cards are out announcing the marriage of J.N. Tincher and Miss Nella Southworth, of this city, on Wednesday morning, June
26th.
Jun 21, 1901
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Birthday: Last Sunday, June 16, the neighbors of Major Robinson and wife gathered at their home in Valley
township to celebrate his 84th birthday. [See KSHS Reel #808, Barber County
Index, Jun 26, 1901, pg 3, col 4 for identical write-up of this
celebration.]
Jun 28, 1901
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Married: "A Beautiful Ceremony, in the Presence of Many Friends, Unites Two
Popular Medicine Lodge People" - The world over, a June wedding seems to be the
most popular and most frequent. It is therefore fitting that one of the
prettiest and most popular weddings Medicine Lodge has seen for many years
should occur in the month of roses. Wednesday morning of this week, Mr.
J.N. Tincher and Miss Nella Southworth were married at the residence of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Southworth. District Judge Preston B.
Gillett of Kingman, personal friend of the groom, performed the ceremony. The
wedding was in the presence of about fifty invited guests. After the wedding
breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Tincher left for a brief trip to Kansas City, Topeka and
Wichita. Upon their return they will be at home in this city to their many
friends. The handsome Southworth home was elaborately decorated for the
occasion. The fragrance of hundreds of roses, carnations and nasturtiums; the
rich, dark coloring of walls and walls of green, lent an effect highly pleasing.
The parlors, the hall, the stairway - were all included in the extensive
decoration. The day was an exceedingly warm one, but the spacious home, well
set in its cluster of trees, the expansive lawn, and the beautiful interior
decorations robbed the day very largely of its unpleasantness. It was slightly
past 11:30 when Judge Gillett descended the stairs and entered the parlors. He
was closely followed by Miss Ray Nixon and Mr. Samuel Griffin, bridesmaid and
best man. The bride and groom to be came next. Passing through a lane formed
by broad bands of white ribbons, held at one end by Miss Frances Young and Miss
Rachel Nixon, and at the other by little Agnes Long and little Frances Case, the
party proceeded to the second parlor, where the ceremony was performed. Beneath
a canopy of evergreen, fern and carnation, the background formed,
portiere-shaped, with evergreen; a large bell immediately overhead, composed of
beautiful roses intermingled with green, the effect was a very pretty one. As
the ceremony ended the pulling of a silken cord let fall upon the happy couple a
shower of rose petals. The form Judge Gillett used was an impressive and
beautiful one, and as he spoke, mingling with his words and the responses of the
bride and groom, there floated in the sweet strains of harp and violin. Rossi,
harpist of Kiowa, and J.C. Walstad, Medicine Lodge's violinist, furnished the
music. After the final words were spoken, the warm congratulations of relatives
and friends began the entrance of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Tincher into life as man and
wife. [Please contact the transcriptionist, or the individual reel, for the
complete version of this very extensive write-up.]
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Died: Albert Pursey, one of the oldest residents of
Pratt county, died at his home a few miles from Sawyer on Tuesday, June 18th.
[Sawyer news]
Jul 5, 1901
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Died: "Son of U. C. Herr Dead" - On Monday morning,
July 1st, Rolland B. Herr, little son of Mr. and Mrs. U.C. Herr, died of
mountain fever. For more than a week, the little life hovered on the threshold
of death. It suffered intensely, and death alone hushed its screams of agony.
All that skill of physicians, and tender, careful nursing of loving parents
could do was done to soothe the pain and save the little one - the only son, the
inspiration of the father, the light of the mother's heart. The child was one
year and five months old. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. W.T. McLain, was
held at the family home at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon and largely attended by
grieving relatives and sympathizing friends.
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Born: To Adam Jackson and wife, on Saturday, June
29th, a daughter.
Born: To Harry Stone and wife, Sunday, June 30, a
daughter. Dr. Moore.
Born: To Dr. C.L. Sparks and wife, Friday, June
28th, a daughter. Dr. Moore.
Jul 12, 1901
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Died: Mrs. W.B. Lewis died last Sunday evening and
was buried Monday evening. Her death was very sudden. She was liked by all who
knew her and was a good wife. We extend our sympathy to her bereaved husband.
God's way seems very cruel sometimes but He knows best. She was a daughter of
Mrs. S. Hayes of Medicine Lodge. [Kiowa news]
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Born: Otis McReynolds and wife are happy over
the arrival of a brand new boy July 3rd. Dr. Clark attended. [Sharon news]
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Died: There was a large attendance of sympathizing friends at the funeral of Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Parr's two-months-old baby, which died
Saturday, July 6th, and was buried Sunday in the cemetery near the Doles school
house. [Mingona news]
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Born: To Paris Hittle and wife of Elm Mills
township, on Saturday, June 29th, a son.
Jul 19, 1901
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Birthday: On the morning of the 17th day of July I went, in company with several
others, to the beautiful home of W.T. Collins, to
celebrate the fifty-second anniversary of the birthday of his amiable wife,
Lizzie, who is somewhat of an invalid, but was able to entertain her guests by
recounting some of the incidents of her girlhood and young womanhood days.
Among them the romantic way in which she met her husband. It would pay any one
to visit this home and see the many different kinds of poultry and especially
the beautiful Belgian hares. About noon we were invited out into the dining
room to partake of the sumptuous feast, prepared by her daughter, Mrs. Robt.
Froman, who is an excellent cook, to which we all
did ample justice. Among the other good things was a nicely roasted Belgian
hare. A rarity to me and relished by all. Mrs. Collins received some handsome
and useful presents. Towards evening the guests departed feeling the day had
been well spent, all wishing Mrs. Collins may happy returns. Signed: A
Guest.
Jul 26, 1901
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Died: John Chenoweth died at his home west of
Medicine Lodge at 9:30 Thursday evening, July 18th, aged seventy-nine years and
two months. The cause of death was asthma and old age. On Thursday morning he
appeared much better than for some time. He arose and dressed and sat about the
house until about 4 o'clock in the afternoon when he began to sink. The end
came as he had lived, peacefully and quietly. Mr. Chenoweth was born in Ohio.
While yet a boy he moved to Iowa where he grew up and married. Several years
ago he moved to Ness City, Kansas, and three years ago came to Barber county.
His wife and four children survive him. His wife and youngest son were with him
when death came. He was a brother of Uncle Jake Chenoweth of this city. Since
his boyhood he had been a consistent member of the Methodist church. The
funeral was conducted at the Presbyterian church in this city Friday afternoon
by Rev. J.F. Irwin and Rev. W.T. McLain. [See below @ Jun 3, 1904 for death of
John Chenoweth's brother, Jake.]
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Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. John Luallen celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their wedding last week.
pg 8, col 1
Born: To Jake Aubley and wife, Saturday morning,
July 20th, a daughter. Dr. Moore.
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Born: To D.L. Iford and wife, Saturday night, July
20th, a daughter. Dr. Moore.
Aug 2, 1901
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Married: At the Methodist parsonage in this city, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July
31st, J.F. Gamble and Miss Olive Della Hardin, two popular young people of Hazelton. Rev. J.F.
Irwin said the words which made them supremely happy. The Cresset joins
with their many friends in extending congratulations. Mr. Gamble is one of the
business men of Hazelton.
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Died: The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kimball occurred at the Doles school house Sunday
afternoon. [Mingona news]
Aug 9, 1901
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Married: "Two Popular Young People Joined in Marriage Monday Morning" - A very
beautiful and impressive ceremony was performed at St. Mark's church, August
5th, when Albert Withers of Ft. Smith, Arkansas,
and Rose Arterburn of this city were pronounced
man and wife, the rector Rev. L.L. Swan officiating. Punctually at 8 o'clock
a.m. (at which early hour the church was well filled), the choir opened the
service by the singing of the wedding hymn: "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden
that earliest wedding day." The bride leaning on the arm of her brother, A.M.
Houchin [transcribed as printed], attended by her
maid-of-honor and her bridesmaids, was met at the door by the priest preceded by
the "Crucifer." In slow procession they advanced to the choir step, where they
were awaited by the bridegroom, his best man, F.E. Read, and his groomsmen. Here the first part of the service
- the betrothal - took place, at the conclusion of which the whole party headed
by the processional cross approached the altar. The beautiful marriage office
of the church - including the blessing of the ring - was rendered in a most
solemn and impressive manner. "The giving and receiving troth," as well as the
binding, life-long promises and vows, were made in clear distinct tones, and
after the bestowing of the church's benediction upon her children, the entire
bridal party filed out in procession to the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's
wedding march, "With the cross of Jesus going on before." The bride was attired
in pure white, keeping up the reputation of all her Medicine Lodge predecessors
as a "thing of beauty." While the bridegroom, dressed in conventional black,
broke the record by his manly beauty and looked "a joy for ever." The
bridesmaids, each of whom vied with her neighbor for the foremost place in
conspicuous loveliness and grace, presented the most pleasing spectacle, while
their attendant grooms were worth of their "faire ladyes." One specially
pleasing feature was little Master Willie Case, who acted as "Crucifer," clad in
vestments, bearing the cross wreathed with its flowers, reminding the young
couple that though they be called to bear the cross, they may bye and bye wear
the crown. Near him came his little four year old sister, Frances, bearing in
her hands a silken cushion surmounted by the golden ring whispering its silent
story of eternity, which has no beginning nor ending, symbolic of their lasting
love and the endurable nature of the marriage tie. The bridesmaids were Misses
Blanche Young (maid of honor), Jennie McGregor, Mildred Gano, Blanche Currie,
Jessie Ellis, Mary Osborne and Essie Lindley. The groomsmen were Messrs. F.E.
Read (best man), Roy Arterburn, Samuel Griffin, Price Switzer, Burk Dorgan,
Jerry Gano and Max Purdy. Miss Dora Allen presided at the organ in a masterful
manner and the choir of St. Mark's rendered the music in their usual efficient
style. The bridegroom is a former citizen of Medicine Lodge, who gained the
golden opinion of all his friends before he removed to Arkansas two years ago,
but after diligent search arrived at the conclusion that the Barber county girls
were entitled to the matrimonial cake. The bride is one of our own girls, who
from her childhood's days, has endeared herself by her gracious, sunny
disposition and leaves behind her a host of friends, who take comfort in the
assurance that though the "rose withers," she will never be a "withered rose."
The Cresset extends congratulations with wishes that they may have a
pleasant voyage, full of sunshine, over the Sea of Matrimony."
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Died: Died, at his home in this city at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning, August 6th,
1901, Rhodeham Lawrence, aged 66 years, 2 months
and 15 days. On Friday of last week he was attacked with paralysis, which
caused his death. For years, however, he had been feeble in body, the result of
an attack of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and two children - Ambrose, who
lives in Texas, and Mrs. W.T. Wheat of this county.
Both children were with him when death came to his relief, and did all that
loving hands could to ease his last hours. For the past fifteen years he has
been a familiar figure on the streets of Medicine Lodge, always cheerful and
bearing patiently his physical infirmities. Funeral services were held at his
residence at 6 o'clock, Tuesday evening, by Rev. W.T. McLain.
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Died: Ernest B. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. George
R. Taylor, died at his home southeast of Medicine Lodge at 8 o'clock Monday
evening, August 5, 1901, after an illness of over two years with tuberculosis.
When war with Spain was declared and the President asked the governor of Kansas
to raise three regiments of volunteers to defend the honor of the flag, Ernest
was attending school at Salina. He promptly laid aside his books and enlisted
in Company M, Twentieth Kansas, and was with that regiment when it made its
glorious record in the Philippines. He was of a quiet, studious nature, but
none of the boys who made the famous Kansas regiment famous was braver or more
loyal. When he returned home every citizen who could turned out to give him a
heart welcome, not alone for what he did and for the cause in which he fought,
but also for the personal regard which every one felt towards him and for his
own sterling worth. He was one of the best school teachers in Barber county,
and every one felt a kindly interest in his success. All felt aggrieved when he
was taken ill and at every opportunity anxiously inquired as to his condition,
and though his death was anticipated, yet the announcement that he had passed
away came as an unexpected disaster and filled every one with sorrow. Rev. W.T.
McLain and Rev. J.F. Irwin conducted the funeral service at the Presbyterian
church in this city Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which his remains
were laid tenderly away in Highland cemetery. The parents, bereft of a son of
whom they were so proud, have the sympathy of all.
pg 5, col 2
Anniversary: Mrs. J.L.B. Ellis went to Harper this
week to attend the golden wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.
Edmiston. [Kiowa news]
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Link Herr, a son, on Sunday,
August 4th. They say Link was so happy that he kicked over the furniture
because it was a boy. [Kiowa news]
Aug 16, 1901
pg 1, col 5
Died: Word was received here Monday of the death of Captain A.L. Freeman, which occurred at Dalhart, Texas, on August 4th.
The cause of death was heart trouble. He was about sixty-five years of age.
When Medicine Lodge was a town in embryo, Captain Freeman located here and at
once associated himself with our early business interests. His faith in the
town caused many to invest and some of them are holding on even unto now. He
was interested in the banking house of McNeal, Little & Thompson, and when
they organized the Citizens National Bank, he was one of the directors. Captain
Freeman always looked upon the bright side of life, and no matter how dark
business affairs appeared, he never lost hope and cheerfulness. He was a member
of nearly all the fraternal societies of the town, and retained his membership
after ceasing to be a citizen. He carried $2,000 insurance in the A.O.U.W.
order. When he left Medicine Lodge he moved to Jericho, Missouri, and engaged
in the mercantile business with his son, Harry. About two years ago, he sold
out and moved to Texas. He loved his country to adoration and was ever ready to
defend its honor and flag. He served in the Union army during the war of
rebellion. To the surviving members of his family, his Medicine Lodge friends
extend full measure of sympathy.
pg 8, col 1
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCoy, on Sunday, August
11th, a daughter. Dr. Moore.
pg 8, col 2
Died: Washington Reed, aged 34 years, died at his home
in Hazelton township on August 2nd.
pg 8, col 2
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Seward Field, Tuesday night,
August 13th, a son. Dr. Moore. Grandpa Johnson of
the Central Hotel struts around as if he weighed 300 pounds.
Aug 23, 1901
pg 1, col 1
Married: J.W. Angell of Eagle township and Miss
Alice Bassett of Woods county, Oklahoma, were
united in marriage at Alva on August 17th by Rev. A.R. Hughes, of the Church of
Christ. We do not know the bride but the groom is a son of D.S. Angell, and a
very industrious young man. The Cresset joins with their many friends in
extending congratulations.
pg 1, col 1
Married: On Sunday, August 18th, Owen J. Wall, well
known in this city, and Miss Nellie Baker of Comanche
county were united in marriage at the bride's home. Mr. Wall is a nephew of
A.D. and G.W. Shaw, and is foreman of A.D. Shaw's
ranch in Comanche county. A.D. Shaw and wife and Mrs. G.W. Shaw were present at
the wedding ceremony.
pg 1, col 1
Married: At the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday evening, August
21st, C.W. Kidd and Miss Sarah Woodward were united in marriage by Rev. W.T. McLain.
These young people have grown up in Medicine Lodge, and they have a large circle
of friends who wish them every joy. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
H.T. Woodward. The wedding was a quiet home affair, witnessed only by the
immediate relatives of the bride.
pg 1, col 2
Died: Wm. Ward, the old soldier, who was taken to a
Wichita hospital by order of the board of county commissioners, died last week.
His remains were brought to Sharon for burial. He had been helpless for a long
time and an effort was being made to get him into the Soldiers' Home. And: @ pg
5, col 2, Sharon news: The remains of Mr. Ward, the old soldier, came in
Friday from the Wichita hospital and were buried in the Sharon cemetery by the
G.A.R. and Sons of Veterans, and the relatives and a great many friends were in
attendance. The funeral sermon was delivered by Elder Tennerson of Wichita.
[Earlier on Jul 12, 1901 @ pg 5, Sharon news: We understand the county
commissioners met at Sharon Saturday and made arrangements to send Mr. Ward to
the hospital at Wichita Friday.]
pg 5, col 2
Born: There is a big new boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Frazier on Turkey creek.
pg 5, col 2
Born: Green Adams is grandpa again. A boy baby
arrived Sunday at the home of Warren Lacy.
pg 8, col 2
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Charley Moore, on Friday,
August 16th, a son. Dr. Moore. Charley was so proud that he took a half day
off from work to celebrate.
Aug 30, 1901
pg 1, col 1
Birthday: "Birthday Surprise" - About 150 friends of Eli Harbaugh gave him a pleasant surprise dinner at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. U.S. Landis, in Moore
township, last Sunday. The dinner was in honor of Uncle Eli's 76th birthday.
[On Sep 6, 1901, pg 1, col 1 - List of those attending Mr. Harbaugh's
party.]
pg 1, col 3
Died: Mrs. C.C. Arterburn was called to Perry,
Oklahoma, Tuesday by the death of her daughter's baby.
pg 5, col 3
Born:To Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Burgess, August 21st, a
boy. [Kiowa news]
To Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Bristow, August 22nd, a boy. [Kiowa news]
To Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Morris, August 22nd, a girl. Dr. Paxton. [Kiowa news]
Sep 6, 1901
pg 5, col 1
Born: A "new girl" was introduced into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tonk Mills Friday night. A feature of the picnic not down on
the program. Dr. Bond was in attendance. [Lake City news]
pg 5, col 3
Anniversary: Last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Jordan
celebrated the 24th anniversary of their marriage, by giving a dinner to
relatives and friends and all had a good time. [Sawyer news]
pg 8
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. James Dobbs, on Wednesday
night, September 4th, a son. Dr. Moore. Mayor Nixon appointed a committee
yesterday morning to look after Councilman Dobbs to see that he did not tear up
the streets and alleys.
Sep 13, 1901
pg 1, col 1
Died: Laura, wife of James S. Anderson, who has
been ill so many weeks, died at 3:35 p.m. September 5th, 1901, at her home in
this city. Rev. J.F. Irwin conducted the funeral service Friday morning, after
which the remains were laid to rest in Highland cemetery. The maiden name of
the deceased was Laura McMillen. She was born at
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on May 2nd, 1849. She has been a resident of Barber county
for a great many years, and for some time she has suffered intensely from cancer
of the stomach. Her husband and surviving relatives have the sympathy of all.
Mr. Anderson desires to express his appreciation to the neighbors who so kindly
assisted in caring for her during her illness.
pg 1, col 2
Died: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of one of the best
citizens of Kansas - Daniel F. Stone - one of those
patriotic, upright men who make this country a United States and a nation
respected among all nations. His death occurred at 5 o'clock yesterday morning,
September 12th, 1901, at his home in this city, surrounded by a family of
honorable sons and daughters. The cause of death was paralysis. The funeral
service will be conducted at 2:30 this afternoon by Rev. J.F. Irwin. Mr. Stone
was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, sixty-eight years ago, the 30th day of
last August. He moved to Illinois in 1864, and in 1879 settled in Rice county,
Kansas, and assisted materially in wresting that county from the Great American
desert. Last spring he moved to Barber county where most of his children
reside. He leaves a wife, who has been his helpmate through many years, five
sons and three daughters, all of whom were present when the grim messenger
arrived. All of them except Mrs. Clark Conkling
of Lyons reside in Barber county. The boys are Harry, Frank, Fred, Howard and
Daniel Stone. One daughter, Mrs. J.M. Hall, lives in
Valley township and the other daughter - unmarried - remained at home to care
for her parents.
pg 1, col 2
Birthday: The 4th [of September] was the occasion of M. McGuire's 77th birthday and his family had planned to
surprise him, which was successfully done, at the home of his son, J.M. McGuire.
Those present were three married sons, their wives, one unmarried son, one
married daughter, 14 grand-children, grandpa and grandma and five persons not
members of the family, twenty-nine in all, who did ample justice to the
sumptuous dinner under which the long table fairly groaned. After enjoying the
rich viands, all passed from dining room to parlor while a granddaughter played
a march, where Elder W.T. Broad, in behalf of his
children, presented grandpa with a large armchair. All wished him many returns
of his birthday. To say that all present enjoyed themselves would express it
very mildly. At 4 p.m., the family separated, perhaps to meet no more until
the "roll is called up yonder" and they meet in the home of the soul. M.
McGuire was born in east Tennessee, September 4, 1824; went to Iowa in 1852 and
lived there 29 years; came to Kansas in 1882 and lived in Sharon valley 19
years. [See below for birth of child to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McGuire.]
pg 5, col 3
Born: Melvin Newland and wife are happy over
the appearance of another fine boy, which arrived Saturday. Mother and child
doing well under the care of Dr. Clark. Mel’s blacksmith and repair shop
is running in full blast this week and is a credit to this western country.
[Sharon news]
pg 8
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McGuire, on Thursday
night, September 5th, a son. Dr. Cushenbery.
pg 8
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. C.Q. Chandler, at
Wichita on Sunday, September 8th, a daughter. All parties getting
along nicely.
pg 8
Born: To J.B. Fairley and wife, Wednesday
night, a daughter. Dr. Moore. This makes them eleven daughters and one
son.
pg 8
Birthday: Marjorie Ellis gave a soap bubble party
to a dozen of her little friends Monday afternoon to celebrate her fifth
birthday. Nice refreshments were served.
Sep 20, 1901
pg 1, col 3
Died: William H. Ball, of Eagle township, died at
9 p.m., September 12th, 1901, from chronic stomach trouble,
contracted while soldiering in the civil war of 1861 to ‘65. Mr. Ball was
born October 13th, 1828, being seventy-two years, ten months and
twenty-nine days of age at death. The days of his youth and early manhood were
spent in Park county, Indiana. In 1861 he responded to his country’s call
and enlisted in the 43rd regiment, Indiana volunteers, from which he
was honorably discharged in 1865. In 1874 he was one of the pioneer settlers of
Sedgwick county, Kansas, located 17 miles west of Wichita, where he resided
until 1885 when he moved to Meade county. He lived there until 1892 when he
moved to Barber county, settling in Eagle township. He was a member of Eglestor
Post, G.A.R., at Wichita. The final summons was so sudden that only his
children who are residents of Barber county were with him, viz: Howard A., Henry
M., Mrs. Mable Madden, Mrs. Johnson Madden and Miss
Lina. He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn his loss. The children living
at a distance being Z. P. Ball of Derby; Charles of Dodge City; John of West
Cliff, Colo.; Mrs. Calvin Elswick of Wichita; and
Mrs. Lon Neal of Douglass. Z.P. Ball, Mrs. Elswick,
Mrs. Neal and his stepson, W.T. Rouse of Wichita,
arrived on the 13th to attend the funeral which was conducted by Rev.
W.T. McLain. His remains were laid to rest in Highland cemetery, this city.
The members of Eldred Post, G.A.R., attended the body. Thus one by one the
heroes of the dark days of ‘61 to ‘65 are crossing over to meet
their comrades on the other shore.
pg 1, col 3
Died: At his home in Eagle township, on Sunday evening, September
15th, 1901, R.M. Shanks, an old and
respected citizen of Barber county. Mr. Shanks was 71 years of age. The cause
of death was paralysis, from which he suffered the most intense pain for ten
weeks before death. Interment was made in the Mule Creek cemetery on Monday,
Dr. Oscar Palmer of Gueda Springs conducting the funeral service. His has been
an unusually hard lot. Aside from having been in ill health himself for several
years, he shared in the care of an invalid daughter who has been bed-ridden for
thirty years, and yet he bore all with patient fortitude. Besides his aged
wife, he leaves four children, J.B., Mrs. Frances Ogden, M.L. and Sarah N. All of them live in Eagle
township. The family desires to express appreciation for the assistance so
freely tendered by neighbors.
pg 1, col 3
Married: Miss Blanche Lytle, daughter of Mrs.
O.V. Lytle of this city, was married on August 24th, at Eureka,
Illinois, to Edward Spangler. The many friends
of the bride in this city, where she was born and raised to womanhood,
congratulate the bridegroom on his good fortune. The Home Journal of La
Rose speaks of the wedding as follows: Edward Spangler of Belle Plain and Miss
Blanche Lytle drove to Eureka yesterday and were quietly married. The groom is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Spangler, who reside within two miles of La Rose.
He is a bright, handsome and industrious young man and has many friends. He is
farming the Hardy Foster place the present season. The lady he has chosen as
his bride is not exactly a Belle Plain girl, but she has spent much of her time
there lately and is highly spoken of by all acquainted with her. Her home is in
Kansas, where her parents reside, but she made frequent visits around La Rose in
the last few years and has become almost as well known as if she had spent her
life there. The young couple will begin housekeeping at once on the Foster
farm. The Home Journal joins with scores of other friends in
congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Spangler and wishing them a long and happy wedded
life.
pg 5, col 2
Born: Sim Ward and wife are happy over the arrival
of another girl baby which made its appearance about the 12th.
Mother and child doing well in the care of Dr. Clark. [Sharon news]
pg 8, col 1
Born: To A.W. Morrison and wife of Sharon
township, September 13th, a daughter. Dr. Cushenbery.
Sep 27, 1901
pg 1, col 2
Died: Our sympathies go out to Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Iford on account of the death of their bright little son,
Waldron Chase Iford, which occurred in Kiowa county on Wednesday, September
18th. Mr. Iford with three children had gone to Kiowa county to
visit Mrs. Iford’s relatives. All three of the children were taken ill
with tonsilitis. Two of them recovered. The little fellow who died was three
years, six months and seventeen days old. Mrs. Iford arrived at the bedside of
her boy just before he died. The parents feel the loss of their little son
deeply and every one grieves with them
pg 1, col 2
Died: Eliza, wife of John Smith, died at her home
on Elm creek at 9 o’clock, Wednesday evening, September 25th,
aged seventy years. The cause of death was typho-malarial [sic] fever. She is
spoken of very highly be her neighbors. The funeral was held yesterday.
pg 8, col 2
Died: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. McCorkle, who live southeast of town a few miles, died
Sunday morning, September 22nd, of cholera infantum.
Oct 4, 1901
pg 1, col 3
Died: On Friday morning, September 27th, Samuel Madden died at his home in this city, aged sixty-four
years, seven months and twenty-five days. He had not been in good health for a
number of years, but the sickness which caused his death began last July. The
funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. W.T. McLain. Mr. Madden leaves
a wife and five children. The sons are Noble and Johnson of Eagle township and
Charley of this city. One daughter, Mrs. Thos. Soper, lives in Mingona township and the other in the
east. Mr. Madden was an old citizen of Barber county.
pg 1, col 3
Died: James J., the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Hitt, of this city, died Tuesday, October 1st,
aged four months and seventeen days. The cause of death was dyspepsia. It had
been ailing during the whole of its short life. Rev. J.F. Irwin officiated at
the funeral Wednesday afternoon. The many friends of the sorrowing parents
share their grief with them.
pg 8, col 2
Birthday: On Monday of last week, O.S. Boggs
celebrated his 75th birthday. George Horney gave him a dinner at the Grand, and he was
remembered with presents by several friends. On the dining table at the Grand
were some very large and fine peaches from Mr. Boggs’ orchards.
Oct 11, 1901
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Married: At noon Monday, October 7, 1901, J.D. Mathews and Julia F. Gallagher were united in marriage at the home of Mr.
Mathews by Rev. J.J. Griffin, pastor of the Baptist church. There are hardly
two better known or more highly respected people in this county than this
couple. Mr. Mathews is one of the leading stockmen and land owners of the
county, and h is friends refer to him as the genial, jovial Dick. The
Cresset joins their many friends in congratulating Mr. Mathews and his
bride. They left in the afternoon for Indiana to visit a sister and other
relatives of Mr. Mathews.
Oct 18, 1901
pg 5, col 1
Born: Dave Lockert says that boy and flat iron
weighed 10 lbs. [Sun City news]
pg 5, col 2
Died: Again the dark shadow has passed over our community and left many sad
hearts and sorrowing friends, caused by the death of Mrs. Maggie Rule, wife of Oliver Rule. Mrs. Rule was born in Missouri
on November 4th, 1870, and lived in that state until she was married
to Mr. Rule on December 12, 1897, when they came to this county. They were only
permitted to enjoy each other’s companionship in prosperity and happiness
for about four short years. Maggie leaves one child to weep o’er a dear
mother, gone; a husband to mourn an affectionate wife, and a community of
friends in whose hearts a fond memory will ever remain of a departed friend and
pleasant neighbor, and who, as one, extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and
family. Mrs. Rule has been a devoted Christian for fifteen years and was always
ready and willing to do what she could for the cause she loved so much, and when
death came, whispered that she was ready and anxiously waiting to receive her
reward. Services were held at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Atwell.
Text: “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord,” Rev.,
14th chapter, 13th verse.
pg 8, col 2
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Wm Reutlinger, on
October 11th, a son. Dr. Moore.
pg 8, col 3
Married: William R. Hendricks and Dora E.
Rogers were united in marriage at the bride’s
home, near Enon, Wednesday of last week by Rev. J.J. Griffin of this city.
Their many friends extend congratulations.
pg 8, col 3
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Williams on
Saturday, October 12th, a son. Dr. Cushenbery. Up to the time the
Cresset was printed this week we had no definite information as to the
condition of Grandpa Lew Bragg, but at regular
intervals, salute guns have been heard over in the direction of the gyp
hills.
Oct 25, 1901
pg 1, col 1
Married: At the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. O.C. Howe, of this city, on Sunday, October 20th,
1901, William Harry Cooke of Lake City and Helen
Burton of Medicine Lodge were married at 12:30 by
Rev. L.M. Belden, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Only the immediate
relatives and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony that joined these
popular people together until “death them do part.” Soon after the
ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Cooke departed for their home near Lake City, carrying
with them the congratulations and best wishes of all who enjoy the pleasure of
their acquaintance. Mrs. Cooke has been active in social and club circles,
where her literary accomplishments were much enjoyed. Harry Cooke, as everyone
calls him, is a cattleman and farmer of Lake City township. He is a hard worker
and deserves all the joy and prosperity that may come to him.
pg 1, col 1
Anniversary: “Celebrated China Wedding” - Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Kauffman celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their
marriage at their pleasant home in this city on Saturday evening, October
19th. Quite a number of friends were present to wish them joy and
continued health and happiness. The evening passed very quickly with music,
games and other amusements. Nice refreshments were served during the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman have spent the greater part of their married lives in
Medicine Lodge, and on the 20th anniversary were presented with a
number of pieces of nice china as a testimonial of the esteem in which they are
held.
pg 1, col 1
Died: John Robertson died at his home in
Eagle township on Thursday, October 17, aged about 71 years. He had not been in
good health for several months but the immediate cause of his death was a cold
resulting from exposure. About two weeks ago he was in Medicine Lodge and on
his way home he lost his road. It was a rainy night and from exposure he
contracted a cold from which he never recovered. Rev. J.F. Irwin conducted the
funeral services and interment was made in the Mule Creek cemetery. Mr.
Robertson was one of the old settlers of Eagle township and a highly respected
citizen.
Nov 1, 1901
pg 1, col 2
Born: A nice little girl baby was born to W.E. Stout and wife Tuesday night, Oct. 29th,
1901.
pg 5, col 3
Died: The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gregory died last Friday and was buried Saturday
afternoon. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their
bereavement. Remember how Jesus said: “Suffer little children to come
unto me for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” [Kiowa news]
pg 5, col 3
Died: Clarence Multer died at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Greever Thursday morning, Oct.
25th, of typhoid fever. His remains were shipped Saturday afternoon
to Colorado to be buried beside his mother’s grave. Clarence was liked by
everyone who knew him and we all sympathize with his relatives. His death was
quite sudden. [Kiowa news]
Nov 8, 1901
pg 1, col 1
Married: We presume the wedding bells were ringing on last Sunday in Medicine
Lodge. Ralph Walker and Miss Cochron of Oklahoma were joined in the holy bonds of
wedlock. What a time the boys had on Sunday evening when the newly married
folks arrived at their new home just south of Sun [City]. Mr. Walker is a young
ranchman who recently came in from Oklahoma and purchased a part of the Rowley
ranch. Mr. Walker has gone into the cattle business and promises to be a
successful farmer and ranchman. Mrs. Walker is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Milt
Clements. A long and happy journey through life
is the wish of all who know them.
pg 1, col 1
Born: On Oct. 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rule, a nice girl baby. Mother and child doing well.
pg 1, col 4
Died: Mrs. Orsey McCorkle died in this city
Tuesday morning, November 5th, 1901, aged about 75 years. The
remains were taken to Chase county, her old home, for burial. Those who knew
Grandma McCorkle speak of her with highest praise. And: We most sincerely thank
all the neighbors and friends who so sympathetically rendered us service during
the illness and death of our beloved mother. Signed: John McCorkle and wife;
W.S. Rhodes and wife; Mrs. Alice Barr.
pg 1, col 5
Married: William Mays of Kiowa and Marcia L. Jarvis of Elwood township were united in marriage in this
city Tuesday afternoon, November 5th, by Probate Judge Lacy. Mr.
Mays is night marshal at Kiowa and a mighty good fellow. His bride is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Jarvis and is one of the popular teachers of the
county. The Cresset extends congratulations.
pg 1, col 5
Married: The beautiful church of St. Mark’s never looked prettier than
on Wednesday last, on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Blanche Young to Mr. Samuel Griffin.
Punctually on the stroke of 10 o’clock the organ burst forth in its
gladdest tones to the strains of the wedding hymn, “O, Perfect
Love,” as the priest and the crucifer met the bridal party at the door of
the church. The altar was elegantly adorned with choice flowers and brightly
lighted by many candles which added dignity to the scene. At the choir step the
bridal party were met by the groom and his attendant, Mr. John Wilkins, and her “the betrothal” took place.
After which the entire party proceeded to the altar led by “the
crucifer” with the processional crucifix, and the solemn vows were made,
the “troth” plighted and given and the words spoken which made them
man and wife “‘till death does them part.” The bride was
dressed in a handsome wine-colored velvet traveling dress trimmed with white
lace, and carried a large bouquet off bride’s roses in her hand and was
attended by her maid-of-honor, Miss Mildred Gano, who
wore a dress of castor broadcloth and carried pink roses. The bridegroom was
dressed in conventional black as became the ideal bridegroom. The music was
rendered by the choir of St. Mark’s, assisted by Prof. Shepardson, and
Mrs. Shephardson who presided at the organ. The ceremony was celebrated by the
Rev. L.L. Swan, rector of St. Mark’s, who was attended by his acolyte,
Master Allen Hibbard, while Miss Frances Case acted
as ring bearer. The ceremony was most solemn, impressive and dignified, while
the music was of a high and elevating order. Never perhaps have two young
people stood facing the realities of life with mor heartfelt sympathy and
friendship than these. The bride is pre-eminently a daughter of Barber county,
and one of the fairest of Medicine Lodge’s fair damsels, and from her
childhood has grown up in our midst and endeared herself to one and all by her
many charming graces and her genial character, and is beloved and admired by all
with whom she has come in contact. The groom is one of the foremost of Medicine
Lodge’s rising young lawyers, who by his engaging manners and strict
application to business is enjoying the well deserved confidence of his friends
by serving his second term of office as county attorney for Barber county. The
happy couple left on the mid-day train to pass their honeymoon in Dubuque, Iowa.
The Cresset extends to them both the heartiest congratulations, with
every good wish for a pleasant and prosperous voyage over the ocean of life. We
regret from lack of space that we are unable to enumerate the long list of
beautiful gifts which evidence the high esteem in which the young couple are
held by their host of friends. Conspicuous among which was a handsome silver
tea service, an offering from the members of St. Mark’s and a few intimate
friends.
Nov 15, 1901
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Married: Miss Lela Burns and R.D. Blaine were married last Thursday evening. It was a
beautiful little home wedding. The bride is well and favorably known in Sawyer
and surrounding country, and has many friends who wish her much happiness. The
groom is a businessman of Pratt. They left Friday for their home in Pratt.
[Sawyer news]
pg 1, col 3
Died: Dr. C.H. Downtain died about noon
Tuesday at the home of his son-in-law, Link Herr.
The Doctor has lived in Kiowa a number of years and is well known. His body was
laid to rest on Wednesday. He leaves a wife, one son and two daughters. We
extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Kiowa news]
pg 1, col 4
Died: Word was received here last week of the death o Dr. L.B. Gillett, which occurred at Beatrice, Nebraska, on
November 3rd. Dr. Gillett was a prominent physician of this city
twelve years ago. He quite the practice of medicine to take charge of Lord
Scully’s real estate in Kansas with headquarters at Marion. He remained
in that position until ill health forced him to move to New Mexico. Finding his
ailment hopeless, he went to his mother’s home in Beatrice a few months
ago to die. He leaves a wife and one son. Mrs. Gillett is a sister of Mrs.
J.C. Davis of this city.
pg 1, col 4
Birthday: Tuesday evening being Mrs. Burd Lacy’s 65th birthday, her daughters - Miss
Rosa and Sarah - gave her a birthday dinner. It was a lovely dinner. Everyone
enjoyed themselves and wished Mrs. Lacy many more happy birthdays. Those
present were: Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Wm. Martin, Mrs. Ed. Youmans,
Mrs. Kinkaid, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Chenoweth, Mr. and Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. Fred Hoyt,
Mrs. Juston, Mrs. Charley Taliaferro, Mrs. Dr. Tedrow, Mrs. David Iford, Kitty
Lacy and David Nation, who led in family prayer, followed by Mrs. Johnson. Mrs.
Fred Hoyt furnished some lovely music. Mrs. Lacy received a number of nice
presents. Signed: A Participant.
pg 8, col 1
Born: To G. Olson and wife, Saturday, November
9th, a daughter. Dr. Cushenbery.
pg 8, col 3
Died: The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Al. Wheat of
Eagle township, aged about one year, died Tuesday night, November
12th, after an illness of three weeks. Interment was made in Mule
Creek cemetery Wednesday. The parents have the sympathy of all.
Nov 22, 1901
pg 1, col 1
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hendrickson
Thursday, Nov. 14, a daughter. Dr. Moore of Medicine attending physician. No
cigars. [Lake City news]
pg 1, col 2
Died: Mr. Cramlet of Springvale met death on
last Friday by becoming entangled in his lines and thrown under his wagon. Mr.
Cramlet came to this county about four years ago from Stafford county and
married Mrs. Kinch, who lived just north of the
Turkey Creek mill. Mrs. Cramlet died two years ago. Since that time Mr.
Cramlet has been employed by the plaster mills in hauling plaster to Springvale.
It seems he had left the mills quite early in the morning and when last seen he
was walking and driving his team with the lines around his body. It is thought
that perhaps he stumbled and fell under the wheel of the wagon. Three gentlemen
from Cullison, Mr. Gaither and O.J. Corliss, were the first to see him after he
was killed. Mr. Cramlet went to Ohio about two months ago and while there was
married to a second wife, but she for some reason had remained in the east.
News was dispatched to her at once, but she did not get here for the funeral.
Mr. Cramlet was about 60 years of age. The remains were interred in Coats
cemetery Sunday. [Sun City news]
pg 8, col 1
Born: To Henry Hoover and wife, November
10th, a daughter. Drs. Kociell and Cushenbery in attendance.
pg 8, col 2
The remains of S.K.W. Field will be exhumed
tomorrow and taken to his old home in Illinois by Mrs. Field for final
interment. [Note: Obituary for S.K.W. Field can be found in transcription of
Reel #M808 @ Sept 12 & Sep 19, 1900.]
pg 8, col 2
Born: To Wm. Martin and wife, Monday, November
18th, a son. Dr. Moore.
Nov 29, 1901
pg 8, col 2
Born: To F.R. Hayes and wife, Friday, November
22nd, a son. Dr. Cushenbery.
pg 8, col 3
Born: To M.F. Word and wife, of Grand, Oklahoma,
at the home of Mrs. Word’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Woodward, in this city, Wednesday, November
27th, a son. Dr. Moore.
Dec 6, 1901
pg 1, col 2
Born: To Crate Justis and wife on December
1st, a daughter. Crate is feeling as proud as a peacock.
pg 1, col 3
Born: When Matt Smith returned from a business
trip recently, he found that he had attained the dignified title of grandpa - a
little girl having been born to his daughter, Mrs. Addie DeMoss, during his
absence.
pg 1, col 3
Died: The infant child of Harry McMurtry and
wife died Monday night, December 2nd. It was buried in Sharon
Tuesday afternoon. Mr. McMurtry lives in Oklahoma. [Sharon news]
pg 1, col 3
Died: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aubley received word
Monday of the death of their son, Frank, who died of typhoid pneumonia. He had
been engaged for a year past as foreman of a large cattle ranch 26 miles from
Navajo, Texas. Frank grew up from childhood in this vicinity and was loved and
respected by all his neighbors. He was interred at Navajo. [Mingona news] And
@ col 4: News of the death of Frank Aubley, which occurred near Navajo, Texas,
on Sunday, December 1st, was received here Monday. The cause of
death was typhoid pneumonia. His brother Will left here Thursday of last week
to take care of him. He was an industrious, exemplary young man, and his death
has brought sorrow not alone to his relatives but to many friends in Barber
county. At the time he became ill he was foreman of a cattle ranch near Navajo.
[See also below @ Dec 13.]
pg 1, col 4
Died: “Judge Hardy Dead, At 12:12 Yesterday
He Gave Up the Fight and His Spirit Passed to the Other Shore” - Judge
H.H. Hardy is no more. After battling with disease for nearly a quarter of a
century, he yielded to the grim conqueror at twelve minutes after 12
o’clock yesterday. An appropriate obituary will appear in the
Cresset next week. The funeral service will be held this afternoon, but
at this writing no definite arrangements have been made. [See below]
pg 1, col 5
Birthday: There was a jolly party at the home of W.S. Moomau of Valley
township, first of the week, in honor of Charlie Moomau’s twenty-second anniversary. Those present
were Misses Rosa Razor, Ida Hewitt, Mary and Martha Fairley, Dottie, Blanch and
Esther Johnson, Alma Hogard, Sadie and Inez Moomau, Fred Moomau and family,
George Evans, Elmer Hadica, Otis, Bert and Charlie White, Newton and Orrin
Warren, Oscar Finly, Mr. Campbell, John Karnahan, Charley Hogard, Isom
Rincarson, Charley and Cleve Moomau. Various games were played and refreshments
were served.
pg 5, col 1
Birthday: Friday, Nov. 29th, was Miss Jesse Wilmot’s 19th birthday anniversary. All
of the young people were invited in to spend the evening, and judging from
observations, they had a merry time. Miss Jessie [sic] received a number of
beautiful presents.
pg 8
Born: To H.H. Case and wife, Friday, November
29th, a son. Dr. Moore.
Dec 13, 1901
Died: “An Old Citizen Gone, The Remains of Judge Hardy Laid to Rest
Last Friday Afternoon” - The funeral of Judge H.H. Hardy, who died at twelve minutes after 12 o’clock
Thursday, December 5th, 1901, was held at the family residence Friday
afternoon, and was very largely attended by old comrades in arms, friends and
business associates in Barber county. The service at the house was conducted by
Rev. J.F. Irwin, pastor of the M.E. church, and at the cemetery by Eldred Post,
G.A.R. Probably no man in Barber county so nearly held the respect of all as did
Judge Hardy, and it was with bleeding hearts and tear-filled eyes that those who
knew him intimately followed his remains to the silent city of the dead. He was
born in Ohio sixty-five years ago the 10th of last September. When
the war of the rebellion broke out, he enlisted in Company H, 41st
Regiment of Illinois volunteers, and served for over three years, attaining the
rank of Captain. General John A. Logan was his commanding officer. In 1880 he
located in Barber county. Her served the county two terms as probate judge. He
had been in ill health since the war, and no man ever made a braver fight for
life than he. His indomitable will and wonderful vitality has kept the grim
reaper at arm’s length for years. The cause of death was consumption. He
leaves a wife and three children - Fred Hardy and Mrs. J.E. Ellsworth of Alva, and S.T. Hardy of this city.
[Memorial tribute poem follows.]
pg 1, col 2
Died: Mrs. Jane Howard of Turkey Creek died very
suddenly of heart disease Thursday of last week at the home of her son. In the
afternoon she complained of feeling ill and while her son was gone for aid, she
died. She was about 60 years of age and very much respected by her neighbors.
Rev. C.W. Owens of Belvidere conducted the funeral services Friday morning.
pg 1, col 3
Died: On the evening of November 29th, 1901, about 5
o’clock, at Navajo, Oklahoma, G.F. Aubley
departed this life. His body was laid to rest in the Navajo cemetery on
December 1st, witnessed by a large number of friends and
acquaintances. Although a comparative stranger, he seemed to have made a number
of warm friends, and although neither father nor mother were present in his last
hours, that spirit which makes us wondrous kind brought him all the attention
human hands could give him. He was loved by all who knew him, and honored and
trusted by those with whom he was associated in business. He will be missed
from the camp-fire by his comrades. It seems hard to give him up but we must
all bow to the dispensation of God’s providence. It seems harder for you,
father, mother, sisters and brothers, yet we must be submissive to Him who doeth
all things well. Frank was thirty-two years old. His last words were,
“Boys, stay with me.” He leaves a father, mother, four sisters and
three brothers. May God bless the sorrowing ones. The funeral was conducted by
the writer. Signed: J.A. ZINN. [Memorial poem
included]
pg 1, col 5
Died: Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of Jesse Woodruff, which occurred at his home in Kingman. His
mother came down here last week and took him home. He became ill a few days
before with fever. He had been employed at the Santa Fe depot in t his city for
nearly two years, and by his courtesy had won the friendship of all. Among the
young people he was very popular. The members of the Epworth League sent a
beautiful floral wreath as a testimonial of their esteem.
pg 5, col 1
Born: Dr. Atwell reports a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackmore. [Sharon news]
pg 5, col 2
Married: Ralph Easly’s friends will be
surprised to hear of his marriage to Miss Norris of
Wichita. We wish Ralph every enjoyment of life. [Kiowa news]
pg 5, col 2
Married: Miss Minnie Stanfield was married to
a young banker at Cherokee, Oklahoma, last Thanksgiving day. We do not know his
name. It was a surprise to her parents and friends. But such is life. May God
bless them. [Kiowa news]
pg 8, col 1
Born: To R. McKay and wife of Valley township,
yesterday morning, a daughter. Dr. Moore.
pg 8, col 2
Born: To John Riggs and wife of Oklahoma, at the
home of Mrs. Riggs’ parents, J.J. Hodge and
wife, in this city, on Friday, December 6th, a son. Dr. Moore.
Dec 20, 1901
pg 1, col 2
Died: Charley Bailus was thrown from a horse at
Hazelton Saturday morning, and at four o’clock in the afternoon of the
same day died from injuries received. He was about 24 years of age and was
esteemed by all who knew him. His parents reside in Colorado. They came Monday
and took the body of their son home for interment.
pg 8, col 1
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Lester Simpson, at
Wichita, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, a son. This makes Hon. Jerry
Simpson a grandfather for the first time.
pg 8, col 3
Born: To F.M. Lukins and wife, Wednesday
morning, December 18th, a son. Dr. Moore.
pg 8, col 4
Born: A son was born on Sunday, December 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Teagle of Mingona township. Dr. Kociell.
Dec 27, 1901
pg 1, col 5
Married: At the residence of Mrs. M.J. Higgins,
on Christmas Eve, G. Roy Arterburn and Dora
Allen were united in marriage by Rev. J.F. Irwin,
pastor of the M.E. church. These are well known young Medicine Lodge people.
The bride was born and raised here, and Mr. Arterburn has been associated with
A.M. Houchin in the real estate and abstract business. Mrs. Arterburn is the
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Allen of Kansas City and a
grand-daughter of Mrs. M.J. Higgins with whom she made her home. Only the
immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. The Cresset wishes them
every joy and trusts that Cornucopia will shower her richest treasures upon
them.
pg 1, col 5
Married: M. Clingerman and Maggie High of Kiowa were married in the parlor of the Central
hotel on Monday, December 23rd, by Probate Judge Lacy.
pg 1, col 5
Married: A license was issued Monday to Fred Dicks, son of S.H. Dicks, and Etta Alford,
daughter of Mayor W.C. Alford of Hazelton. They were married at Hazelton
Tuesday evening. From our acquaintance with the fathers of these young people,
we know they are all right, and are in every way worthy of life’s richest
blessings.
pg 1, col 5
Marriage License: Granted Friday of last week to James Hembree and Flora Downing,
two well known young people of Sharon.
pg 1, col 5
Married: John W. Lewis and Miss Mae McAllister of Kiowa were quietly married in the new
Methodist church at Medicine Lodge Tuesday, December 24th, at two
o’clock. Rev. J.F. Irwin officiating. L.T. Williams had said sometime
ago that he had a present for the first couple married in the new church. Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis did not know of the offer, but Mr. Williams presented them with
an elegant china fruit dish.
pg 5
Married: Andy Alexander and Miss Laura Kumberg recently entered the state matrimonial.
[Northwestern Barber news]
pg 5, col 2
Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Price, on Sunday, December
22nd, a son. Dr. Atwell. [Sharon news]
pg 5, col 2
Born: A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Rule on the 20th. Dr. Moore attended. [Sharon
news]
pg 5, col 2
Married: The wedding at the Woodman supper on the 14th was quite a
happy surprise. The couple married were Joseph E. Manley and Leona E. Ratzcliff. We wish to extend to them congratulations
and wishes for prosperity and happiness.
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