|
Newspaper Articles from Elk County page 1
Howard Courant, February 21, 1890Nettie Jewitt and Harry R. Weathers Wed
Elk County Citizen, September 28, 1904 MARRIED Last Monday at the home of the officiating minister, Elder Newton Hill, in Elk Falls, Miss Nettie Jewitt and Harry R. Weathers, who are known to many of our readers, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The bride was tastefully attired in a traveling suit of brown silk, and the groom wore the usual black. The happy couple took the train immediately after the ceremony for their future home in Oklahoma, where Harry and his brother Frank are successfully engaged in the hardware business. These young people start in life with the brightest of prospects and that few shadows may fall across their pathway is the wish of the Citizen, in which wish we will be joined by all. Submitted by L. Morgan Bate W. Hamar and Livona Roth Wed Elk County Citizen, January 11, 1905 Bate W. Hamar and Miss Livona Roth were united in marriage Wednesday evening January 11, at 7:00 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.J. L. Roth of this city. Rev. geo Tifft, their pastor, spoke the words that made them man and wife. Mr. Hamar is one of Elk county’s best and most popular young men. The bride is dearly loved by everyone for her many noble qualities and accomplishments and is a general favorite. Both bride and groom are graduates of the Howard high school. Submitted by L. Morgan A. O. Scogin and Christina Schul Wed Elk County Citizen, August 31, 1904 MARRIED At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schul, August 17, at 6:30 p.m., A. O. Scogin, eldest son of John and Mary Scogin , of Howard, and Miss Christina Schul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schul of Grenola. Luther Scogin, brother of the groom was best man and Miss Lizzie Schul, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. As the beautiful strains of the wedding march were produced from the organ by Miss Elsie Scyphers, the happy couple took their places under a beautifully decorated arch from which there was suspended a large bell. While thus surrounded by beautiful and tastefully arranged decorations they were united in holy matrimony by Rev. Geo. Eller. The bride was tastefully dressed in white silk and the groom wore the conventional black. The bride and groom both grew up here and are highly respected by all. The wedding was attended by about one hundred relatives and friends all of whom gave presents and enjoyed a supper which could hardly be surpassed for richness, goat and duck being the principal meats served. The wedding cake which was made by Miss Anna Ray was a perfect beauty. After partaking of a bounteous supply of ice cream the guests began leaving, wishing the happy couple a long and happy life. Submitted by L. Morgan Frank A. Bump and Lois Annola Platz Elk County Citizen, August 10, 1904 PLATZ-BUMP Sunday afternoon, August 6th, at 5:30, Frank A. Bump and Miss Lois Annola Platz were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Platz, in this city, Probate Judge Jewett officiating. The ceremony was simple and was witnessed by a small company of relatives and friends of the young couple. The bride’s maid was Miss Clara Horn, or Moline, and the best man was Stanley Platz, brother of the bride. Shortly after the ceremony the bride and groom drove to Moline, where they took the train for Richmond, the home of the father’s parents. They will visit there and at Garnett for about ten days and then return to Howard to make their home. Both parties are well and favorably known in Howard. The groom has for some time past been the telegraph operator here. The bride is the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Platz and has been “hello girl” here for the past year. Submitted by L. Morgan Anna Costello and Jeff C. Jackson Wed Elk County Citizen, August 17, 1904 Jackson-Costello Miss Anna Costello of Howard, and Jeff C. Jackson of Longton, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Costello in Howard, Wednesday, August 10, 1904 The young couple will make their home in Kansas City, where Jeff has employment as a street car conductor. Jeff Jackson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jackson and was raised in Longton. The young couple will be followed by the best wishes of numerous friends in Longton and Howard, and the Gleaner joins in wishing them a happy life. - Longton Gleaner. Submitted by L. Morgan Lester B. Fleak and Edith Scott Wed Elk County Citizen, January 14, 1903 FLEAK-SCOTT At the home of the bride's parents in Howard, Wednesday evening, January 7, 1903, at 8:30, Lester B. Fleak and Miss Edith Scott, both of this city were married, Rev. B. M. Powsell officiating. It was a quiet wedding, only a few intimate friends besides their own folks being present. The bride is the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Scott and has lived all her life in Howard. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Fleak and is the junior member of the clothing firm of Fleak, Sherlock & Fleak. They are both of Howard's best young folks, respected and beloved by all. They have already gone to housekeeping in their own home in this city. The best wishes of the entire community are theirs. - Courant. Submitted by L. Morgan A. J. Coombs and Sadie Dorth Wed Elk County Citizen, January 14, 1903 COOMBS-DORTH Mr. A. J. Coombs of Wichita, and Miss Sadie Dorth of this city, were married at the home of the bride's father in Howard, Wednesday, January 6, 1903. Mr. Coombs is a stranger to Howard, but the bride is one of our most popular and amiable young women. Their home will be in Wichita and they will bear with them the best wishes of all. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. M. Powell of the M. E. Church. - Courant. Submitted by L. Morgan Joseph A. Bright and Estella Smith Wed Elk County Citizen, January 28, 1903 Joseph A. Bright and Miss Estella Smith were married at the home of the bride's parents in Union Center township, Elk county, Kansas, January 21, 1903. The ceremony was performed at 5:00 p.m. and after the usual well wishes for a happy, useful and long life, a bountiful wedding feast was enjoyed by all present, and the officiating minister and wife departed for Howard. Long may the happy bride and bridegroom live to make each other happy and be a blessing to their relatives and the community in which they may reside is the wish of their many friends. E. L. Poston, officiating minister. Submitted by L. Morgan C. W. Kinney and Eliza Holton Wed Elk County Citizen, February 25, 1903 MARRIED On February 18th, 1903 at the home of Mr. Charles Martin in Howard, Kansas, at 4 o'clock p.m., Mr. C. W. Kinney of Gilbert, Oklahoma and Miss Eliza Holton of Moline, Kansas. The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few friends of the contracting parties being present. These young folks have many friends who wish them a long, happy and useful life. May their union prove a great blessing to themselves, friends, and the community in which they reside is the desire of a well-wisher. The happy pair took the evening train for the bridegroom's farm in Grant county, Oklahoma. - E. L. Poston, officiating. Submitted by L. Morgan A. H. Hubbell and Mary L. Anderson Wed Elk County Citizen, February 25, 1903 WEDDING BELLS A quiet home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Anderson, two miles north of Howard, at high noon, Wednesday, February 18, 1903. The contracting parties were Mr. A. H. Hubbell and Miss Mary L. Anderson. Rev. R. A. Anderson, brother of the bride, officiated. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Anderson. The groom is an energetic young farmer of this county. Only the immediatge members of the families were present. The bride was beautifully attired in a becoming costume of white. The groom wore the conventional black. Immediately after the ceremony all retired to the dining toom where a bountiful wedding dinner awaited them. The tables were tastefully decorated and fairly groaned beneath the load of tempting viands thereon spread. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbell go to houskeeping at the Hughes farm just north of Howard. The presents they received were both beautiful and useful. All join in extending congratulations. May their pathway be strewed with roses and their journey through life a pleasant one. - One Who Was There. Submitted by L. Morgan E. B. Nix and Nola Kindell Wed Taken from Elk County Citizen, March 15, 1905 NIX- KINDELL At the home of Henry Kindell, Sunday, March 12, at 4 p.m., Miss Nola, their oldest daughter, was married to E. B. Nix, or Antioch. The wedding was a quiet affair, only relatives being invited. Miss Kindell is one of Elk county’s teachers, having taught successfully for several years. She is one of our most excellent young ladies and a member of the M. E. church of this city. Mr. Nix is an energetic young farmer of exemplary habits who has provided a nice home for his bride. They will be at home to their friends at Antioch after March 30. A host of friends big them God speed in their journey through life. Submitted by L. Morgan Frank A. Force and Margaret C. Christy Wed From the Elk County Citizen, March 15, 1905 FORCE-CHRISTY Married at the home of the bride’s parents in Howard, Wednesday, March 8, 1905, at 7 p.m., Frank A. Force and Miss Margaret C. Christy, both of Howard, Rev. Searcy officiating. The groom is one of the most popular and capable young business men in Howard, senior member of the mercantile firm of Force & Goodwin, while the bride is one of the most amiable, accomplished and deserving young woman, a gifted musician and altogether a useful and deserving member of Howard society. Mr. and Mrs. Force are now away on a short visiting tour in eastern part of the state, but will soon return and at once go to housekeeping in their own pleasant home, in the east part of town. All Howard joins in wishing Frank and Margaret a long, happy and prosperous wedded life. Submitted by L. Morgan Roy Maben and Mable Whiteneck Wed From the Elk County Citizen, May 11, 1904 MABEN-WHITENECK Married by O. Baumgartel at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barger, May 8, 1904, at 11 o’clock, Mr. Roy Maben and Miss Mable Whiteneck. It was a nice quiet wedding, only near relatives being present to enjoy the happy occasion. Both the young folks have lived in this neighborhood from childhood up and are great favorites with both old and young. The bride had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Barger since a little gir. They loved and treated her as one of their own, and she has been a kind and obedient daughter to them. After the ceremony all sat down to a bounteous dinner prepared by Mrs. Barger. The well wishes of all go with them that like may be full of joy and usefulness. Submitted by L. Morgan M. O. Sprague and Lillie Tyler Wed Elk County Citizen, September 30, 1903 SPRAGUE-TYLER NUPTIALS On Wednesday evening, September 23, at 6 p.m., at the parsonage of the Howard M. E. church, the Rev. J. H. Oliver officiating, occurred the wedding ceremony that united two of Elk county's most respected young people, Mr. M. O. Sprague to Miss Lillie Tyler. The charming bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tyler, one of the most well-to-do and respected families of Clear Creek. The fortunate groom is the son of Mrs. Ogle of Howard, Kansas and an energetic young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Sprague went at once to housekeeping where Mr.Sprague had rented a farm three miles south of Howard. Congratulations and best wishes attend them on their new voyage in life. Submitted by L. Morgan Oda Oliver and Ollie Abbott Wed Taken from Elk County Citizen, January 21, 1903 OLIVER-ABBOTT Married, at the residence of the bride's father three miles northeast of Howard, on Wednesday December 31st, at high noon, Mr. Oda Oliver and Miss Ollie Abbott. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Eller of Moline. The attendants were Miss Cora Spease as bridesmaid and Lawrence Spease as best man. The fair bride was arrayed in a lovely costume of dark colored material and the groom wore the usual black. After the wedding a dinner was served which was a credit to the hostess. The invited guests included besides the relatives of the bride, Mrs. Sam Warner, Mr. Bud Goss and wife, Roy and Oscar Oliver (relatives of the groom) Misses Lettie Fickle, Emma Beu, Myrtle Mitchell, Maude and Jessie McNett, Pearl Spease, Messrs. Enos and Mike Mitchell, Fred McNett, George Spease. The presents were numerous and valuable. The home of the newly married couple will be on a farm near Moline. We join with the many friends in wishing all manner of happiness to the newly married pair. Submitted by L. Morgan Lawrence Spease and Sara Fox Wed Taken from Elk County Citizen, November 11, 1903 MATRIMONY (Fox-Spease) At the Jackson ranch, on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, Nov. 3, 1903, occurred the happy ceremony that united two of our most esteemed young people of Clear Creek, ten miles northwest of Howard, Rev. J. H. Oliver, officiating. The happy contracting couple was Miss Sara Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fox, a much esteemed family of Clear Creek community and Mr. Lawrence Spease, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Spease also of the same community. Mr. and Mrs. Spease began housekeeping at once, Mr. Spease having charge of the Jackson ranch. About fifty of the nearest friends and relatives were present and congratulated the happy couple in their voyage in life. Submitted by L. Morgan John Wesley McCoskey and Nannie Lee Hughes Wed Elk County Citizen, January 6, 1904 HUGHES-McCOSKEY A very pleasant occasion took place on last Wednesday, Dec. 24th, 1903, at Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Hughes, one and a half miles north of Howard. It was the occasion of the marriage of their daughter, Nannie Lee Hughes, to Mr. John Wesley McCoskey, which was witnessed by their relatives and friends. At high noon Miss Lettie Barackman played Lohengrin's Wedding March. The young couple passed through the door into the presence of the assembled guests and were united in marriage by the Rev. B. M. Powell, pastor of the M. E. church at Howard. It was a very simple but impressive ceremony. After the congratulations, a veritable banquet was enjoyed by all who were present. It was a splendid day, full of sunshine and good cheer to those thus beginning a new life. The assembled guests gave them much well wishing, besides many beautiful and useful presents. Everything that cuold be asked for was there to make the day what was desired, so that the first day of their new life had the full tide of delight and enjoyment. Congratulations are extended to these young people. We wish them a long and happy life. Submitted by L. Morgan M. M. Munsinger and Rosa Stone Wed Elk County Citizen, March 2, 1904 MUNSINGER-STONE Married, at the home of the bride's parents Eli Stone, Wednesday noon, February 24, 1904, M. M. Munsinger and Miss Rosa Stone, Rev. W. S. Bixby officiating. Mrs. G.C. Steward played the wedding march. A splendid dinner was served and also an infair dinner the next day at the home of J. K. Munsinger. They received many valuable presents. The young people are well known and highly respected, both being members of the Western Park church. All wish them a long and happy life. Submitted by L. Morgan Lora Cass and Della Wade Wed Elk County Citizen, March 16, 1904 CASS-WADE Mr. Lora Cass and Miss Della Wade were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wade, of Indian Creek at twelve o'clock Thursday, March 10. Miss Emma Fear played as they came down the stairs and into the rooom in which they were married. Rev. S. N. Fear officiating. After the ceremony the guests returned to the dining room where a bountiful dinner was served. They received some very useful presents. Both of the parties are well known in this vicinity and their many friends wish them a long life of happiness and prosperity. Friday they partook of a nice dinner at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Cass. Mr. and Mrs. Cass will go to housekeeping at once at their home south of Cave Springs. - One Who Was There. Submitted by L. Morgan J. R. Bowser and Mary Lindelow Wed Elk County Citizen, March 23, 1904 BOWSER-LINDELOW Mr. J. R. Bowser of Fall River, and Miss Mary Lindelow of Busby, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. O. Baumgartel on March 16, 1904. The bride and bridegroom have lived in this county for years and are highly respected by all who know them. The ceremony took place at about 11:30 a.m. and was witnessed by the near relatives. After congratulations they all partook of a sumptuous dinner. The newly married couple were the happy recipients of many valuable presents. After spending the afternoon in social amusement the bride and groom departed for their home on Indian Creek, where Mr. Bowser owns a good farm. Their many friends extend to them their best wishes. Submitted by L. Morgan Edwin Greenwood and Stella May McCoskey Wed Elk County Citizen, March 23, 1904 WEDDING BELLS (Greenwood-McCoskey) A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. R. McCoskey's in Paw Paw township, March 16, 1904. Promptly at 12 o'clock noon, Mr. Edwin Greenwood and Miss Stella May McCoskey walked into the parlor to the strains of a beautiful wedding march, played by Miss Georgia Hughes, and in the presence of immediate relatives, Rev. Fred Comber of Severy, said the words which made them husband and wife. After the ceremony congratulations were in order, after which they repaired to the dining room, where an excellent dinner was served. The infair dinner was given the following day at the home of the groom's parents in Howard township, and an enjoyable time was had by all present. The young couple were the recipients of a large number of beautiful and useful presents, evidencing the esteem in which they are held. Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood have a large number of friends who unite in wishing that their life's voyage may be a happy and prosperous one, without even a cloud to mar the happiness of domestic life. Submitted by L. Morgan Edward Walker and Anna Prentiss Wed Elk County Citizen, June 29, 1904 WALKER-PRENTISS On Wednesday morning occurred the marriage of Edward Walker of Moline to Miss Anna Prentiss of Howard at St. Mary's church in this city. Promptly at eight o'clock the contracting parties arrived at the church. They were met at the alter by Rev. Father McCollough, who solemnized the marriage with nuptial mass. After the words in which they plighted each to the other that troth, which made them man and wife, and whose golden links no joy and no sorrow shall sunder till they are riven by the fingers of the sweet angel of rest, they repaired to a prie dien reserved for them in the sanctuary where during the mass they received the nuptial benediction and Holy Communion. The attendants were John Prentiss and Miss Irene Walker, the latter a sister of the groom, and the former a brother of the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's mother in Howard where a wedding breakfast was served to the immediate relatives. The bride has lived for many years in Howard, where she is highly esteemed for her many commendable qualities, and her winning ways have made her hosts of friends. The groom is one of Moline's enterprising young men, and is in every way worthy of the charming young lady he has won for a life partner. In the afternoon the happy pair left for the World's exposition, where the honeymoon will be spent. They will be at home to their friends after two weeks at their new home in this city. - Moline Review. Submitted by L. Morgan Who Was It Handcuffed Together? Taken from Elk County Citizen, November 23, 1904 WERE HANDCUFFED TOGETHER Embarrassing Position of a Kansas Sheriff and His Friend When Key Broke The police got word last night that two men handcuffed together were loose in the North end. Detectives were sent out and patrolmen notified to look for them. The police suspected they had got away from some officer. About midnight the two men walked into the police station. One of the men said he was sheriff of Elk county, Kansas, and that the man handcuffed to him was a friend; the vice president of a bank at Howard, Kansas. The sheriff said the banker had gone with him to purchase a pair of handcuffs and that in fun they had locked themselves together. The key, however, broke when they attempted to unlock the handcuffs and they found themselves in a predicament. They made inquiries to find the police station and it was these questions and the unusual situation of the two men that caused the police to be notified. No key at police headquarters would unlock the handcuffs and they had to be filed. After a tedious operation the men were released. They refused to give their names, both were young. The above is taken from the Kansas City Star of last Friday. As Sheriff Maddox was down in the Indian Territory after a prisoner at that time, it could not have been him. Now who was it? Who had been playing sheriff and vice-president of a Howard bank at Kansas City? Fess up. Submitted by L. Morgan Sheriff Maddox arrests W. C. Thompson Taken from Elk County Citizen, November 23, 1904 Sheriff Maddox was down at Tulsa, Indian territory last week after W. C. Thompson, a young man who has been teaching school at Upper Paw Paw. Thompson left owing a number of people and took a watch and chain belonging to a young lady friend. The charge is embezzlement. The sheriff returned with the prisoner Monday. Submitted by L. Morgan A. M. Boon and brother-in-law, C. C. Costin had a row Taken from Elk County Citizen, November 23, 1904 A. M. Boon and his brother-in-law, C. C. Costin had a row last Saturday night that was pretty lively for a few minutes. Costin heaved a stone at Boon, striking him on the jaw, breaking that important member of the colonel’s anatomy in two places. Boon fired a couple of shots at Costin but neither took effect. Submitted by L. Morgan 70th Birthday of Mr. Hand Elk County Citizen, June 21, 1894 BIRTHDAY PARTY One of those gatherings which some one has rightly called "an oasis on life's desert" was held last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hand, about four miles northeast of Howard. The occasion was the 70th birthday of Mr. Hand. We regret very much that circumstances over which we had no control prevented our acceptance of the kind invitation to be present, for of all pleasant places to an editior, that is the most pleasant, where there is plenty to eat. From those who were fortunate enough to partake of the hospitality of Mr. Hand and his estimable wife we learn that the gathering was a large one and the dinner magnificent. A number of those present were from Howard and all joined in wishing Father Hand a prosperous and pleasant journey through the remaining years of his life. Amoung those present were Mr.and Mrs. F. W. Lasoneur, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chambers, Mrs. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Price Nettal, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kasson, A. Auldridge and wife, L. Carver and D. M. Barkley. Submitted by L. Morgan George Hammer Found Elk County Citizen, June 14, 1894 THE LOST IS FOUND George Hammer, who mysteriously disappeared about a year ago, leaving his family to mourn for him as dead, as suddenly made his appearance here the first of the week. At the time of his disappearance the general belief was that he had committed suicide and creeks were searched and for a few days his sudden exit from his home and friends was a subject of general talk. His wife gave him up and after awhile she with her children, went to the home of her brother in Osage county. It now appears that George was a much alive man and has been traveling extensively, visiting the southern states and Central America. He talks but little of his strange action, and seems to treat the anxiety of his friends in an indifferent manner. He says he has come back to stay. Submitted by L. Morgan Bill Dalton is in town Elk County Citizen, June 14, 1894 If you see a man going around town carrying a winchester on his shoulder and the light of a stern resolution on his countenance don't get excited and think that Bill Dalton is in town. It is only the dog marshal; besides there is good reason to believe that the "only original William Dalton" made "positively his last appearance" at a shooting bee down in the territory last Saturday, which saves us hiring a safe in which to keep our "gold reserve" diamonds and U. S. Bonds. Submitted by L. Morgan Dental prices Elk County Citizen, June 14, 1894 Dental prices to suit the hard times. During the next 90 days I will make full sets of teeth as low as $14. $7 for an upper or lower set, and they are good teeth, too. Gold crown, $5, Porcelain $2.50. Bridge of four front teeth, using 22 karat gold and 18 karat solder, $16. Gold fillings, $1 and upwards. Other fillings, 50 and 75 cents. Work warranted. -- C.C. Cheney. Submitted by L. Morgan James Alderson Bitten Elk County Citizen, June 14, 1894 The little six year old boy of James Alderson was severely bitten by a dog last Friday evening. The calf of the boy's leg was badly lacerated, requiring several stitches. The dog belonged to Dan Alderson and attacked the boy without warning. Dr. Harris is attending the wounded boy. Submitted by L. Morgan 47th Birthday of T. J. Mitchell Elk County Citizen, June 7, 1894 BIRTHDAY PARTY Last Thursday, May 31, T. J. Mitchell, living three miles northeast of Howard, was greatly surprised when he saw the wagons and buggies driving up to his residence, and the neighbors and friends gathering to offer their congratulations to him on account of his 47th birthday. There were about fifty present and a jolly good time it was. Croquet was in order during the forenoon and those who delight in that pleasure could indulge to their hearts content, while the more sedate gathered under the shade trees and discussed the weather, crops, etc. When dinner bell sounded the large dining room was soon filled, and such a dinner! It was just such as Mrs. Mitchell and the girls know so well how to prepare. The calamity editor was there in all his vast emptiness and had it not been for the kindness of Sam McGee, who sat next to us, we should probably have floundered and lost our hoofs. As it was, Sam was so kind as to eat nearly everything within reach that we were thus prevented from overeating. Mr. Mitchell will long remember the day. Submitted by L. Morgan Moline Mentionings Elk County Citizen, September 21, 1893 The following is under the heading of "Moline Mentionings" Water is getting awfully scarce around Moline, and if it does not rain soon stock will have to suffer. Mr. James Durbin returned from the strip Saturday. Jim got enough of the dust without seeing the race. People are returning from the strip, quite a number of wagons pass through Moline daily, and some of them look as though they had seen hard times. Mr. Webb returned home from the World's Fair, Friday. Mrs. Webb and Florence will remain at Danville, Illinois, for a short time on the account of Mrs. Webb's health. Monday evening some one stole about eight dollars from Baker Chance's money drawer. The thief has not yet been found, but it is hoped that he will as this is the second or third attempt of robbery of late in Moline, and such people ought to be brought to justice. Moline is situated near the south line of Elk county, ten miles from Howard, the county seat. It has a population of 800 intelligent, progressive people. Moline is situated on the main line of the S.K.R.R. and the Emporia and Howard branch of the A.T.&S.F. It has 5 churches, graded school; 2 newspapers; 4 dry goods stores; 4 grocery stores; 1 racket store; 2 millinery stores; 2 hardware and implement stores: 1 jewelry store; 2 drug stores; 2 bakeries; 1 lumber yard; 1 restaurant; 2 hotels; 1 furniture store; 1 harness shop; 1 wagon and carriage factory; 2 livery stables; 1 blacksmith shop; 3 doctors; 2 feed stores; 1 butcher shop; 1 real estate office; 1 mill; 1 band and more pretty girls than any other town of the same size in the state. Submitted by L. Morgan Chas. Allen Captured Elk County Citizen, August 31, 1904 ALLEN CAPTURED Chas. Allen, who was convicted at the last term of the Elk county district court, and who was out on an appeal bond, was captured by Sheriff Maddox near LaCross, Rush county, and placed in the county jail last Friday. Allen was working with a threshing crew and was going under the name of Anderson. He was sporting a full beard which changed his appearance considerably. The immediate cause of Allen's running away was the attempt made by him and two of his associates to ship a car of cattle that did not belong to him from Severy, last month. A few months ago Allen was an honored citizen of Painterhood township. He was township treasurer and superintendent of a Sunday school. Today he is a ruined man with a penetentiary sentence before him. His family is in a penniless condition, for his stealing has not been profitable. The wages of sin are sometimes worse than death. Submitted by L. Morgan - See below article "Chas. Allen Pardoned" Chas. Allen Pardoned Elk County Citizen, January 11, 1905 ALLEN IS PARDONED Elk County Man Will Testify In Important Cattle Case Governor W. J. Baily, this morning, commuted the sentence of C. H. Allen, an Elk county convict, to twenty four hours. This will not bring a large amount of joy to Mr. Allen, however. The reason his sentence was commuted was so the A. T. Ayres, the county attorney might use Allen's testimony against a man named Curry, who is supposed to have been in with Allen on a systematic scheme of cattle stealing. Allen was convicted originally for stealing cattle, but the theft was a small one. Later on it was discovered that he was mixed up in much more extensive ventures in the same line of business, and that Curry was one of his partners. When Curry was caught, the county attorney wanted Allen's testimony, and Allen could not testify so long as he was a convict. He will doubtless be tried on the new charge and receive a longer sentence than he has at present. - Topeka State Journal, last Saturday. Submitted by L. Morgan - See above article "Chas. Allen Captured" Theodore F. Cox Stables Burnt Elk County Citizen, May 2, 1895 STABLES BURNED About five o'clock Tuesday morning flames were seen issuing from the stables on Wabash avenue, owned and occupied by Theodore F. Cox. The alarm was sounded and the fire engine was soon on the ground with many willing hand to work it, but owing to the fact that something was out of fix with the machine, it failed to do very effective work. However, it would have been impossible to have saved the stable as the fire was beyond control, so far as the stables were concerned, when first discovered. It required hard work to save the houses across the street. The old building just south of the Cox barn also burned. It was owned by Crooks & Hamar. Four stallions and one gelding were in the stable at the time of the fire. The stallions were removed without sustaining much injury, though one big white fellow was pretty badly scorched on the back. The gelding was burned up. There were also burned up in the stables one new buggy, two carts, one buckboard, two sets of double harness, about 350 bushels of corn, some wheat and oats, about five tons of hay and straw, besides a lot of tools. There was an insurance of $1,000 on the property, $400 on the buildings, $400 on the horses, and $200 on the feed, vehicles and other contents of the stable. The insurance was written by P.S. Hills, in the old reliable Phoenix of Hartford. Crooks & Hamar's loss is about $50. Mr. Cox, the owner of the stables, was away from home, having left for the Territory a week ago yesterday, expecting to be gone ten days or two weeks. The barn was in charge of Alex Stewart and has been for about two months. The origin of the fire is a mystery. This fire demonstrated one thing forceably and that is that Howard is very poorly equipped for fighting flames. Submitted by L. Morgan Small Hopes of Recovery for Manwell Brewington Elk County Citizen, Friday, March 1, 1895 PROBABLY A FATAL ACCIDENT There was a dance at Moline last Thursday night, which was attended by Will Cooper, Harry Miller, and Manwell Brewington, of Longton. Conductor Murphy, of the 10:30 east bound train says the boys boarded his train to return to Longton, and refusing to pay their fare he put them off at Elk Falls. Friday morning when Mr Hall, who has charge of the water tank at the bridge just east of Elk Falls, arrived, he saw a man lying under the bridge on the ice. The man was unconscious and Mr. Hall took him up to the tank house. It proved to be young Brewington, who had lain in the slush ice on the river all night. When the morning train came along he was taken to Longton, and our latest report is that he is still unconscious with small hopes of recovery. Conductor Murphy says after he put the boys off at Elk Falls , young Brewington climbed on top of the baggage car, and thinks that he was struck by the bridge and knocked off, rolling down into the river. It is a sad affair and should be a warning to others, but it will not. Submitted by L. Morgan The Citizen, September 13, 1939 WEDDED 58 YEARS Friday, September 1st, Daddy and Mother Sympson celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Those present in the evening to help them enjoy a picnic supper on their lawn were Jesse Dodson and family, Durward Dodson and family, and A. B. and Mrs. Dodson. They are fine people and their many Longton friends wish them many more anniversaries.--Longton News Submitted by L. Morgan Taken from The Howard Courant-Citizen, March 12, 1942 CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr.and Mrs. Alfred Wucherpfenig celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary Thursday, March 5th with open house for their friends in the afternoon. During the hours of open house the rooms were decorated with bouquets of yellow, gold, and pink cut flowers, and tall white candles decorated with gold bows of ribbon. A long table was laid with a cream colored lace cloth with the center of which was occupied by the punch bowl and a little back of this and on either side was a lovely bouquet of yellow and gold calendulas, and the large wedding cake decoratged in yellow roses and topped with a miniature bride and groom. There were seventy-six that registered during the afternoon. Refreshments of a piece of the wedding cake and punch were served to each of the many guests. Mr. and Mrs. Wucherpfenig were presented with a set of golden wedding rings, besides receiving many beautiful gifts and flowers and congratulation cards. The family dinner was held Sunday when al the children were present, except one daughter, Mrs. Leona Noblitt and family of Arcola, Illinios. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wucherpfenig and Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wucherpfenig; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Morgan, Robert, Donald and Francis, all of Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Speer and Phyllis of Garden City, Kansas; and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Newby, Eugene and Thelma and Miss Pearl Brinegar of Parsons, Kansas. Elk County Citizen, June 13, 1895 Barber - Burchfield Are Married At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Noyes Barber, on Thursday evening June 6th, 1895, at 8:30 p.m., their daughter, Clarine F., was married to John Q. Burchfield, Jr., of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.G. white, of the Christian church. The bride wore white silk and Valenciennes lace. After congratulations, luncheon was served. At 11 o’clock the bride and groom went to their home, which was all in readiness to go to housekeeping. Many beautiful presents were received from home and abroad. The bride and groom were born and raised in Elk county. Mr. Burchfield is one of our most prominent young business men, honest, industrious and a perfect gentleman, and his bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady. The Citizen extends best wishes to the happy couple. Submitted by L Morgan Elk County Citizen, January 4, 1895 Belt - Selby Exchange Vows Married, at the residence of the Rev. G.F. Bundy, in Longton, Kansas, Sunday, December 30, 1894, Frank Belt and Della Selby, both of Longton. Returning to the residence of the brides parents, the newly wed found a bountiful spread in honor of the occasion. Mr. Belt is a successful farmer, and the bride is one of Elk county's most accomplished young ladies. The happy couple will make their home about 5 miles south of Longton until spring, when they will remove to the Strip. Their many friends unite in wishing them happiness. Submitted by L Morgan Elk County Citizen, January 4, 1895 Marriages In December The following license were issued by Probate Judge Chase during the month of December: D. D. Cornwell and Lillian Rea, both of Severy. Henry Walker and Maggie Greenwood, of Grenola. John Harrow and M. J. Jackson, of Grenola. Wm. R. Dickman and Eva M. Beitin, of Grenola. Geo. E. Perviance and Lillian M. Davis, Howard. C..F. Craig and A.J. Burton, of Western Park. Mayo Thomas, Howard, and Kate Conneway, Oak Valley. T.S. Bewley and Ella Russell, of Severy. S.J. Kyser and Ella Gordon of Grenola. L.C. Durant to S.L. Kunkle, of Grenola. Frank Belt and Aldella Selby, of Longton. Submitted by L Morgan Elk County Citizen, November 9, 1894 Marriage Licenses Issued The following licenses were issued by Judge Chase for the month of October (1894) Walter Lewis, of Howard, to Nora N. Basey, of Elk Falls David S. Elliott to Laura Lavitta, both of Moline J. H. Kitterman and Bertha McCullock, both of Busby J. H. Copeland, of Longton, to Ada Atkinson, of Howard W.C. Neptune, of Cherryvale, Kansas, to Emma Tower, of Leeds, Kansas A.W. Wicker, of Elk Falls, to Lavina Zerner, of Longton Harry Swartwood to Susie Patterson, both of Howard Lewis Parkinson to Elizabeth Stiers, both of Longton Marriage licenses were issued last week to B.F. Kunkleman, and O.A. Craig, of Western Park and to wm. K. Martin, of Chanute, and Sadie M. Roe, of Grenola Submitted by L Morgan Elk County Citizen, October 5, 1894 Marriage Licenses Issued (September 1894) The follwing parties were granted license to wed during the past month: Rev. Dan Brummitt, of Altamont, Kansas and Miss Stella Wyatt, of Howard. Newton E. Bright of Longton and Miss Jessie Stewart, of Longton. J. J. Smith, of Severy and Miss Ruth Brooks of Cave Springs. C.W. Brewington and Miss Katie Gardner, of Longton E.L. Sloan and Miss Eva Messic, of Howard W.A. Chase, of Howard and Miss Emma A. Lane, of Moline Walter Lewis of Howard and Nora N. Bassey, of Elk Falls Submitted by L Morgan Marriage License issued in January and February, 1890 The following marriage licenses have been issued by Probate Judge Dodd since our last report:
Jan. 19--David M. Blunk age 22, and Maud B. Murphy age 18, both of Moline. Married the same day by Judge Dodd. Howard Courant, March 21, 1890 Marriage Licenses issued in March, 1890 Judge Dodd has issued the following licenses since our last report:
March 10--Wm. Earle 23, and Mary J. Stewart 23, Longton. Married the 11th by Rev. C.L. McKesson. Howard Courant, March 14, 1890 Marriage Licenses Issued The following marriage licenses have been issued since the publication of the last report:
Feb. 17--Joseph J. Spaulding, age 29, of Neosho Co. and Susan M. Adams, age 19, of Moline. Married the 18th by B. J. McKernan Howard Courant, May 30, 1890 Marriage Licenses Issued The Probate Judge complains that the marrying business is vary dull. The following licenses have been issued since our last report:
April 22--Thos. W. Bush 24, and Cora E. Lloyd 16, both of Oak Valley. Married same day by Probate Judge Dodd. Elk County Citizen - July 6, 1893 Marrige of Dr. Albert G. Stevens and Miss Bessie J. McKirahan
Last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McKirahan, five miles east of Howard, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Bessie J., to Dr. Albert G. Stevens, by Rev. C. L. McKesson, in the presence of a large assemblage of guests. Miss Pearl Allen, of Fall River, was maid of honor, and Mr. McKirahan, brother of the bride acted as best man. Elk County Citizen, July 13, 1893 Married--Nelson--Primm
Tuesday, July 11, 1893, at the residence of and by Rev. C. L. McKeeson, Mr. Orrin Nelson of Longton, Kansas and Miss Minnie Primm of Fairmont, Arkansas. Elk County Citizen, September 7, 1893 I. N. Kling and Jessie M. Mayne Wed
Married--At the M. E. Parsonage in Howard, Thursday evening, August 31, 1893, by Rev. McDole, Miss Jessie M. Mayne to Mr. I.N. Kling. The happy couple left the same evening for a two weeks visit with friends in Indianapolis and other points in Indiana. May their days be many and the sun of peace and prosperity ever shine on them. Elk County Citizen, September 14, 1893 MARRIED WEATHERS-UNDERWOOD--Sunday, September 10, 1893, at 6 in the evening, Mr. Charles E. Weathers and Miss Mary S. Underwood were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. C. L. McKesson. Only relatives of the contracting parties were present to witness the ceremony and partake of the excellent supper which was gracefully served after congratulations.
Mr. Charles E. Weathers, the bridegroom, is one of the most energetic and successful young farmers of ELk county. His strict attention to business, hard work and perseverence, and fine business qualities will keep him in the front rank, and will give him as great prosperity in the future as is enjoyed by our best farmers, and business men. The bride, Mary S. Underwood, is a modest, beautiful, accomplished lady, who merits the high esteem in which she is held by a large circle of friends, and Mr. Weathers is to be congratulated on securing so excellent and amiable a companion. The CITIZEN'S best wishes for the happiness and success of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Weathers are heartily extended. Elk County Citizen, October 5, 1893 S. A. Stewart and Nettie Jones Wed
MARRIED--At the Windsor hotel in Howard, Tuesday, October 3, 1893, at 2 o'clock p.m., by Rev. C. L. McKesson, Mr. S.A. Stewart of Longton and Miss Nettie Jones of Painterhood. The young couple are prominent among the highly esteemed young people of our county and have the best wishes of many friends. Elk County Citizen, December 7, 1893 ORANGE BLOSSOMS CHAPMAN-ALDERSON--At Elk Falls, on December 4, 1893. Ed T. Chapman and Miss Bda (?) Alderson were united in marriage, Rev. G. T. Bundy pronouncing the words that made them man and wife. Miss Alderson is one of Elk county's brightest young ladies and will be a true helpmate to her husband. Mr. Chapman is editor and proprietor of the Longton Gleanor and is a man of considerable ability and one of the best boys in the journalistic field.
We congratulate him and his bride and hope that as their boat glides down the stream of life, that the sunshine of joy and happiness may shine continuously on them, may their life be full of hope, peace and prosperity and may they never have cause to regret the step they have taken.  back to Newspaper Index Page
All rights reserved
Return to Elk County Trails |
