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Court House Notes Mention Lincoln War Leader and Probate Hints
Court House notes report J N Rosberry a republican war horse of Lincoln eyed probate judgeship this fall. Executors Brewster and a Nebraska man and an Ohio brother are legatees of the Freeman estate transacting business. Excitement over rumors Consul General Lee fallen to a Spanish assassin sparks talk of volunteers and possible special elections. Local legal notices list foreclosures and divorces plus real estate transfers among several names and properties. DeWitts Early Risers praised as a helpful remedy in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J.N. Rosberry
Lincol
Jim
Brewster
Jones
Nebraska
Ohio
Freeman Estate
Lee
Erie
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Samuel T. Foster
George G. Swartz
Izora Swartz
Urbana News Notes and Local Tidings
Local column from Urbana dated February 22 1898 reports weather sicknesses including Mrs Iles AM Noble and EB Noble. Harris paints his house. Al Shephard away in territory. W L Ticknor moved to Topeka. John Hummer sold farm west of town to Mr Eling. pension business tied to Mr Sourbeer of Parsons. Washingtons Birthday observed. Big Four negro quartet report as tame. Masong hall painting and improvements noted. wedding party at Mr Sellmans last Wednesday with couple promised long life and prosperity. marriage of Robert Hays to Miss Mary Durett Feb 21 1898 at bride’s father home. Hays moving to farm formerly owned by W L Tickoor.
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Sourbeer
Parsons
Washington
Die Masong
Earlton News Roundup and Corrections
Earlton notes relief agent B Lange takes charge of Earlton station for ten days while O T Tucas begins a ten day lay off. R V Myers visits Parson the 116th. Gardening starts with onions lettuce and radishes. Mrs. Lucas offers spring hats for sale soon. Correction: George Sellman and Della Welch were not married. Prof. J B Edward plans to return to St. Louis after studies. Mrs. Etta Moran, wife of William Moran, dies of pneumonia fever leaving a husband three children and parents. One Minute Cough Cure is recommended by Boschert Williams.
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B. Lange
Earlton Station
O. T. Tucas
R. V. Myers
Parson
George Sellman
Della Welch
J. B. Edward
St. Louis
Etta Moran
William Moran
Boschert & Williams
Austin News Roundup from February 1898
Austin notes a beef sale by J T Williams, visits by Charlie Bowman and Mrs Grady's sale attendance, Centerville visitors Annie Mitchell Ada Winans and Olive Winans, and hunting by Cornell and Billie Barnes. Ada Manda and Olive Winans return from Centerville. Olive ill after Centerville trip. Mrs Van Dural ill with pneumonia fever, and their little son sick. Gentle spring prompts A O Grubb & Co shoes.
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J. T. Williams
Charlie Bowman
Austin
John Cowan
Stanley Medford J
Grady
Annie Mitchell
Centerville
Ada Winans
Ada
Manda
Olive Winans
A. O. Grubb & Co
van Dural
Local Notes and Family News from Leanna February 1898
Leanna notes on February 22 1898 mark Father's birthday. Walter Moore works for Mr Scantling Fred Haymaker scouts Chanute sights. Miss Fannie Moore visits Kansas City relatives. Pat Reed travels to Kansas City seeking work. Scantling feeds twenty four cattle. Dinner with AL Alford’s family. Etta Boerstler visits Perry Boerstler. Only five weeks of school left. few sing lessons. concert planned. John Callon heads to Nebraska for summer work. Grandma Reed recalls A W Reed baptism long ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Moore
A. O. Grubb & Co
Itna
Clinton Scantling
Hugh
Henry Reed
AL ‘W. Alford
Etta Boerstler
Jnion
Perry Boerstler
John Callon
Nebraska
Grandma Reed
A. W. Reed
Neosho Valley Notes From Neosho Valley Neighbors
Neosho Valley items report Mr John Young 18 planning a new house and Spring returning after a blizzard. Mr B J Johnson moves over Big Creek this week. ALO Grub & Co advertise poultry and eyes. A meeting of Neosho Valley selvol house held last Sunday afternoon. J T Brinegar returns from Town after six weeks. Miss Marry Tippie surprised for her twentieth birthday with a good time among the young folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
B. J. Johnson
Big Creek
ALO. Grub & Co
Neosho Valley Selvol House
Kevis
A. O. Grubb & Co
J. T
Thayer News Roundup and Local Happenings
Thayer Wednesday notices report a driving horse death for Wm. Palmer, trips by M. D. Betz to Oswego, and A. O. Grubb & Co. promoting shoes as the best cooking store option. Urbana’s Wm. Carson visits. Dr. DeMoss mourns his father. Thayer Masonic Grand Lodge delegate McNulty and Rev. Coons closing meetings with ten new members. Chetona’s Mice Sasié returns from Illinois. Mrs. D. G. Ross dies of consumption. a Thayer Miss eyes Cuban war nursing, while a town youth jokes about enlistment. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised.
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Pebrusey
Wm. Pal*mer
M. D. Betz
Oswego
Grubb & Co
H.G. Lawrance
Masonic Grand ‘Lodge
Wichita
McNulty
Grand Lodge of the
Thayer Indge
Coons
M. EB
Mice Sasié
Chetona Township
Ts. A. Weider
Illinois
D. G. Ross
Thayer Cemetery
Chanute
John Thomas Arthur Carter
Big Creek Chronicle Notes and Local Happenings
Tuesday February 22 reports Washing on s birthday and Spain war talk. Fegal tends hog pasture. Waldron improving writing. Harry Keiley visits Humboldt. Gibson and son Mark shipped four carloads of cattle. Arnold improving after illness. Saw Smith to move to Chaute. Rev Nichols preached last sermon at Big Creek Chapel. Gent spring arrives shoe dealer ad. Filson in Chanute preparing for civil service exam at Parsons.
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Washingon
Spain
Fegal
Mr. Waldron
Harry Keiley
Humboldt
Capt. Gibson
Mark
Arnold
Saw Smith
Chaute
Sam
Nichols
Big ‘Creek
A. C. Grubb & Co
Keep
Filson
Chanute
Parsons
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The
Times
Neosho
Wilson Counties
MBG
Aim
Bela
Elizabeth A. Coxwy
Lapham
Ant
Bee
DeWitt
Bosebert & Williams
Urbana
Earlton
Mr. Cornell
Billie Barnes
Ghanate
Leanna
Neosho Valley
Thayer
Ting
East End
M. G. Strickland
South Main Street
M. Bshirley, & CO
Colaw & Colaw
Westith St
Kan
Roemer’s Meat
Mb. Roemer
Che
C.cary & Son
Gem Shaving Parlor
P.O
J Wa McCullough
Taylor & Miller
Ahring’s
Barnes & Trammel
Fish and Game
West Fourth Street
Wareham & Wood Telephone Co An
L. B. Keiper
Sewell’s Pharmacy
John Gray
S. Rilberand
Bismark
Apple
Crosby & Triumph
Chanute Nurseries
James Truitt & Sons
Koch Bros
Werth Nee