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Newspaper Articles from Elk County page 2 Elk County Citizen, January 4, 1894 Marriage licenses issued during the month of December 1893, by Probate Judge Chase of Elk County:
S. A. Harper, of Howard, and Olivia Crain of Cave Springs. Elk County Citizen - February 1, 1894 marriage licenses issued during the month of January:
January 8, at Howard, by Judge S. L. Chase, James Armick and Miss Ella Rush, both of Eureka. Elk County Citizen - January 18, 1894 Alvin Kasson and Anna Morris Wed
At the residence of Jonas Spencer, in Howard, by Probate Judge Chase, January 11, 1894, Mrs. Anna Morris to Mr. Alvin Kasson, both of Howard. The affair was a quiet one and only the immediate relatives and a few friends were present. After the ceremony the guests sat down to an elaborate wedding supper. Aside from the relatives there were present; E. M. Akers and wife, Wm. Royse and wife, James Spencer and wife, Mrs. J. E. Dobyns and Frank Dobyns. The happy couple have the best wishes of many friends. Elk County Citizen - January 25, 1894 Oscar Harris and Mattie Hill
Married, at the residence of J. B. Dobyns in this city, by Rev. McDole on Sunday, January 21, 1894, Miss Mattie Hill to Mr. Oscar Harris, of Union Center township. The young couple start on life's journey with the best wishes of many friends. Elk County Citizen - January 25, 1894 J. W. Baughman and Nellie Kingsbury Wed Married, Sunday, January 21, 1894, at the residence of the bride's parents near Howard, Miss Nellie Kingsbury to Mr. J. W. Baughman, Rev. J. N. Young pronouncing the words that made them husband and wife.
The bride is one of Elk county's handsome ladies and as good as she is handsome, while the groom is one of our sturdy young farmers, the son of our old friend P.H. Baughman. May life hold many happy years in store for the young couple. Elk County Citizen - June 21, 1894 J. E. Bennett and Winnie Cheney Wed Bennett--Cheney Are Married At the Presbyterian church in this city, Sunday evening, June 17th, 1894, Rev. D.K. Steele officiating, Miss Winnie Cheney, of Howard to J. E. Bennett, of Rosindale, Mo. The bride is the daughter of C. C. Cheney, Howard's popular dentist and is a young lady of many virtues. She has a host of friends who unite in wishing for her life's fullest measure of happiness. The groom is a talented young man with a bright future before him. He is postmaster at his town and editor of the Rosindale Signal, one of the brightest Democratic papers in Missouri. After the ceremony the happy couple drove to Moline and took the train for Winfield, Kansas where they will visit the Chautauqua now in session after which they will return to Rosindale, their future home.
The Citizen joins in wishing them a pleasant journey on life's sea. A generous supply of wedding cake found its way to this office. Elk County Citizen - September 14, 1894 Married Newton Bright and Jessie Stewart In the parlors of the Windsor Hotel at Howard, Wednesday, September 12th, Mr. Newton Bright to Miss Jessie Stewart, both of Longton, the ceremony being performed by Judge Chase. Mr. Bright is one of Elk county's enterprising farmers. The bride is the daughter of A. G. Stewart and is a most estimable young lady.
We join in wishing the young couple all the happiness that falls to the lot of the most favored. Elk County Citizen - September 14, 1894 Brummitt-Wyatt Marriage It was a brilliant party that assembled at the M.E. church in this city last Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, 1894, at 6:30 p.m. when Reverend Daniel D. Brummitt was joined in holy wedlock to Miss Estella Wyatt, of this city. The church was profusely and very beautifully decorated with goldenrods, about two wagon loads being used. The beautiful bride was attired in a handsome traveling gown and attended by four little Misses, Lillian and Edna McKesson, Alta Wyatt and Alice Steele. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Wright, of Independence. The bride is one of Elk county's most accomplished teachers and is a general favorite in society circles. The groom is pastor of the M.E. church at Altamont, Kansas.
They left on the evening train for their future home at Altamont. The best wishes of their many friends go with them. Elk County Citizen - November 2, 1894 BRILLIANT WEDDING, Swartwood - Patterson A very brilliant wedding took place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31st at the home of Sheriff S. H. Patterson in this city. The contracting parties were Mr. Harry Swartwood and Miss Susie Patterson, both young people well and favorably known in the city. Miss Suzie is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. The rooms were artistically decorated with vines, potted plants and cut flowers. The bride was very tastefully dressed in white mull and valenciennes lace, with a bouquet of white carnations. After the marriage services, which were performed by Rev. D. K. Steele, pastor of the Presbyterian church, the guests, about twenty in number, led by the bride and groom, repaired to the dining room and were seated around the table loaded with good things, which were elegantly served. The presents from friends at home and abroad were very numerous, costly and elegant and were much admired by the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Swartwood went to their country home, attended with the good wishes of the guests for their happiness.
Miss Patterson was born and has always lived in Elk county, and her many friends wish the young couple a happy life. Elk County Citizen - December 28, 1894 Thomas - Coneway Wed Married, at the residence of the bride's parents in Oak Valley, Tuesday December 25, 1894, Mr. Mayo Thomas of Longton and Miss Kate Coneway of Oak Valley. The bride is one of Oak Valley's fairest gems and will be sadly missed by all. The groom is a rising young lawyer, recently elected clerk of the district court of this county. The bride was dressed in a gown of cream albatrose, trimmed in silk lace and ribbon, with a long, flowing veil, and looked very beautiful. C. L. McKesson was master of ceremonies. After the ceremony was performed which made them man and wife, they all repaired to the dining room. Words fail to express the elegance of the dinner that awaited them there. The good things vanished rapidly, but more were brought in their place. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Mr.and Mrs. W. R. Wooldridge, Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Lester, Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Brunk, Mr. and Mrs. James Orr, Mr. and Mrs. John Wooldridge, Miss Agnes Orr, Miss Rachel Thomas, Miss Mabel Lester, Mr. Minor Thomas, and Mr. Martin Barbour.
The newly wedded pair received a number of beautiful and valuable presents. It was a day long to be remembered in the hearts of those present. We wish them a happy and prosperous voyage o'er the sea of life.--One Who Was There. Elk County Citizen, February 4, 1903 Speer - Wilson Wed Marion Speer and Miss Margaret Wilson, at the home of the bride's parents southwest of Severy, Jan. 28th, 1903. Charles Speer, brother of the groom and Miss Clyda Elledge acted as best man and bridesmaid. The ceremony was witnessed by about fifty of the relatives and friends of the young couple. The ceremony which pronounced them husband and wife was performed by Rev. Bixby at 1:30 p.m. After usual well wishes for a long and happy life, a bountiful dinner was enjoyed by all present. There were many useful and beautiful presents received. Mr. Speer is an energetic young farmer and is held in the highest esteem by a host of friends. While he is to be congratulated on this choice for a life companion,(as we have known the bride for many years, we know her to be an accomplished young lady, loved and respected by all who know her), we feel that she has made a choice which will give a life of future happiness. The day following, the groom's parents spread an elegant dinner for the young couple and a number of their most intimate friends and relatives.
To them we trust that no dark cloud may ever rise to banish the sunshine from their future life, and long may they live to make each other happy is the wishes of a host of friends. Elk County Citizen, March 4, 1903 Probate Judge Jewett issued licenses to the following parties during the month of February:
Philip E. Munsinger and Clara F. Beu. Elk County Citizen, May 6, 1903 Dr. Roy E. Cheney and Mary Grace Reid Wed Married, at the home of the bride’s parents in Howard, Wednesday evening, April 29, 1903, Dr. Roy E. Cheney of Eureka, Kansas, and Miss Mary Grace Reid, of Howard, Rev. L. D. Noel, officiating. At 8:15 the happy couple stood before rev. Noel in the handsomely decorated parlor and after a short but beautiful address on marriage and love, the minister impressively pronounced then man-wife. Congratulations followed, and then the small party of guests with the immediate relatives sat down to an elegant supper, such as Mrs. Reid’s friends know she alone can prepare. At 10 o’clock the bride and groom accompanied by Dr. C. M. Cheney and wife and J. I. Bennett and wife drove to Moline to take the train for Winfield, where they will visit their grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Pugsley, after which they will visit Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grant at Augusta, before going to their home at Eureka. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Reid, and has lived almost all of her life in this city. She is a graduate of the Howard High School and a young woman of many mental and social attainments, a dutiful affectionate daughter and loving sister. She is beloved by all who know her. Dr. Roy Cheney grew to manhood in Howard, but after adopting the profession of dentistry, he located at Eureka, where in partnership with his brother, Dr. C. M. Cheney, he enjoys a lucrative practice and is a popular citizen. He is the youngest son of Dr. C.C. Cheney of this city.
They will be at home in Eureka after June 1st. This entire community join in wishing Dr. Cheney and his amiable bride a long life of happiness, usefulness and prosperity. Elk County Citizen, July 22, 1903 G. Sumner Clark and Leota Sherman Wed On Wednesday, July 15, about fifteen guests assembled at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sherman, one mile south of Howard, to witness the marriage of their elder daughter, Leota, to Mr. G. Sumner Clark. At high noon Miss Emma Fritsche began to play the wedding march and the bride and groom entered the parlor. After the ceremony which was performed by Rev. B.M. Powell, and congratulations were extended, the company assembled in the dining room where a fine dinner was served. The company seemed especially free from restraint or even solemnity, everybody heartily enjoying themselves in happy conversation and admiring the beautiful and rich presents. This marriage unites two popular young people. They have grown from childhood among us, the bride living all of her life here and the groom near Longton.
We extend the well wishes of everyone to Sumner and his happy bride. Elk County Citizen, July 1, 1903 Issued by Probate Judge Jewett during the month of June:
E. S. Sinclair 21 and Lottie Jellison 18 Elk County Citizen, December 30, 1903 Otto Grubb and Irene Blair Marriage Otto R. Grubb and Miss Irene Blair, both of Oak Valley, were married by Probate Judge Jewett in this city, Thursday, December 24th, 1903. Otto Grubb is the oldest son of County Commissioner J. A. Grubb, and has lived at Oak valley for the past ten years, except when in the Philippians as a member of the famous Twentieth Kansas, and while at college. He is a young man of fine ability and good character. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Blair of Oak Valley and is a young lady of rare attainments and a favorite with all her acquaintances.
The Citizen extends hearty congratulations to these excellent young people. Elk County Citizen, December 30, 1903 Clarence Bailey and Edna Mitchell Wed
Clarence Bailey and Edna Mitchell were married at Longton today. The bride is one of the county's popular teachers and the groom is a highly esteemed young man of Longton. Elk County Citizen, February 3, 1904 Marriage licenses issued during the past week:
J. B. Beach and Miss Lela Haul, both of Moline. Elk County Citizen, February 3, 1904 Arthur W. Goodwin and Elizabeth Hardin Wed At the pleasant home of the bride in McFall, on Wednesday afternoon January 27, at 2:30 o’clock, occurred the wedding of Arthur W. Goodwin of Howard, Kansas and Miss Elizabeth Hardin of McFall, Mo., in the presence of a number of relatives and intimate friends. A few minutes before the bridal party entered the parlor Dr. Koven’s (?) “O Promise Me” was effectively rendered by Wyota H. Murphy, a former pupil of the bride, who also played Mendelsohnn’s wedding march as the bride and groom took their places before the officiating clergyman, Rev. H. Horwood Johnson of Albany, Mo. The impressive ceremony of the M. E. church, south, was used in uniting the happy pair, while the subdued strains of Nevin’s “Narcissus” floated upon the air. The bride is the youngest daughter of V. S. Hardin and is known and loved by a large circle of friends. She is an accomplished musician, and this added to her graces of character and person make her a charming helpmeet to the man who has been so fortunate as to win her love. She was handsomely attired in a traveling suit of blue zibeline and she wore a champaign felt hat trimmed with wings and blue velvet. The groom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Goodwin of Moline, Kansas, and is a young business man of integrity and high moral character. Immediately after the ceremony the newly wedded pair were accompanied to the depot by a number of the wedding party, where they took the train for Kansas City, and later will make a short visit with the groom’s parents at Moline, Kansas, before going to housekeeping at Howard, Kansas, where Mr. Goodwin is engaged in the mercantile business. A large number of valuable presents were received from their many friends who join in wishing them every happiness in their new relation and home.---Albany, Missouri Ledger.
Arthur and his bride arrived in Howard Monday morning and received a royal welcome. They will make their home in the cottage just north of the Christian church.
Elk County Citizen, February 3, 1904 Frank Weathers and Maggie O'Neal Sunday, January 24th, at 4 p.m., Mr. Frank Weathers and Miss Maggie O’Neal were united in marriage at the home of Elder S. N. Fear, near Cave Springs. The young couple are well known and highly respected. Mr. Weathers formerly lived in this county, but a short time since moved with his parents to Oklahoma, where he is engaged in the hardware business, and is making a fine successful business man. Mrs. Weathers was a daughter of our late brother W. B. O’Neal and is beloved by all.
The young and happy couple will make their home in Oklahoma. All wish them a happy journey through life.
Elk County Citizen, May 25, 1904 Charles McCaslin and Nora Martindale
Married, at the residence of the bride's father in Moline, Kansas, Wednesday morning, May 18, 1904, Mr. Charles McCaslin and Miss Nora Martindale, Evangelist Herbert Buffum officiating. The happy couple took the 10:18 train for a bridal trip to Kansas City. A large number of their friends were at the depot to see them and showered them with rice and good wishes as they boarded the train.---Review.
Elk County Citizen, June 8, 1904 Joseph Thil and Mae Crawford A quiet but pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Broc Crawford, to a few invited friends. The contracting parties were Mr. Joseph Thil, of Augusta, Oklahoma and Miss Mae Crawford of this city. Rev. Poston performed the ceremony. Miss Crawford is an accomplished young lady, well known in this vicinity, and the groom Mr. Thil, is a prosperous young farmer at Augusta, Oklahoma. The young couple left on the afternoon train for their future home. The best wishes of the Review go with them.-- Moline Review.
Miss Crawford lived nearly all her life just south of Howard and her many friends all wish her and her husband many years of happy life. We do not know Mr. Thil but those who do speak very highly of him. He was a soldier in the Philippines for a couple of years.
Elk County Citizen, December 7, 1904 C. A. Templer and Parl Shannon Wed At the home of the bride's parents, 6 1/2 miles northeast of this city at 6:30 p.m., Mrs. C. A. Templer led to the alter mid the strains of a wedding march played by Mrs. Davidson, Miss Pearl Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Shannon, after which Rev. Geo E. Tifft spoke the words that made this twain one. Congratulations and a sumptous feast followed. Many valuable and useful presents were received.
Mr. Templer is one of Elk county's promising young pedagogues who wields the birch this winter at Pleasant Plains. The bride was born and grew up in the vicinity of Howard and is a most charming young woman. The well wishes of a large circle of friends go with them. Will be at home to their friends after December 5.
Elk County Citizen, March 1, 1894 Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hebb, Jr.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hebb, Jr., Tuesday, February 27, 1894, a son. Dr. Costello present. We learn that Mrs. Hebb is also dangerously ill with pneumonia fever and her condition is such as to cause alarm among her friends. Elk County Citizen, June 21, 1894 Green Bean Give Away
Alex Stewart came up town this morning with a large pail of nice green beans and said that he was looking for the hungriest looking cuss in town, to give them to. He had examined several applicants but when he caught sight of the pale, wan and ghastly face of the CITIZEN man he at once handed them over, saying "My! Here is certainly the most needy man on earth." Thanks, Alex. Do it some more. Elk County Citizen, September 28, 1894 Elk Falls News Mrs. Ransom of Howard is visiting relatives and friends in the Falls this week. The town was full of old soldiers Saturday attending the funeral of Joseph Bennett. DIED--At Elk Falls, Kansas, Sept. 22, 1894, Joseph Bennett, from the effect of strangulated hernia. Mr. Bennett was an old soldier and was buried by Rawlins Post, G.A.R. He was a hard worker and a good citizen. Many movers are passing through here going both east and west. T.P. Fletcher has gone to Arkansas and Missouri with a lot of horses. He recently traded a farm for a stock of goods. Stpehen Boyce has opened a meat market in our city.
Messrs. Ross, Finley and Shields have commenced their schools. Elk County Citizen, September 1, 1894 Longton News T. H. Brooks, of Coffeyville, is visiting in this city this week. Ed T. Chapman has had a fine stone walk placed in front of his residence this week. Harry Shafer and family and Harrison Richards started last Tuesday for Oklahoma where they will visit relatives and friends. Chas. Bettis, of Upola transacted business in Longton, Monday. Longton schools begin next Monday. J. J. Goddard and family have moved back to this city. Geo. Powers, Harry Miller and Harley Lucas attended a platform dance at Buxton last Wednesday. Frank Organ, of Busby, was interviewing the voters in Longton, Tuesday.
U.D. Burchfield, of Howard, was transacting business in this city last Monday. Elk County Citizen, March 1, 1894 Court News
The time of Justice Stowe and six jurors was taken up Wednesday, in the trial of the case of P.H. Albright vs. S.F. VanBuskirk in which the plaintiff sought to recover possession of a farm. The defense was that the plaintiff had agreed to pay for certain improvements which the defendant had made and plaintiff had refused to pay for. The evidence of the defendant on this point was all ruled out by the court and plaintiff was given possession. Now the defendant will sue for recovery and will take the case to district court. Elk County Citizen, May 30, 1895 Claim Settled One of the earliest settlers on Elk River was H.G.Miller, who ran a small store two miles east of Longton, where he traded with the Indians before the settlers came. In the spring of 1870 the Little Osage Indians stole a valuable horse from him. He put in a claim to the U.S. Government, where it has lain all these years. Mr. Miller has been dead about twelve years and his estate had been settled up by N. Momma, administrator. This week Judge Highsmith received a letter from Miller's widow, who now lives in Los Angeles, California, stating that she had just received a letter from the Indian department, Washington, notifying her that the claim, $175, had been allowed for the payment of the horse, also notifying her that the money would have to be paid to an administrator of the estate of H. G. Miller. This necessitated the appointment of another administrator. Mrs. Miller recommended the appointment of Mr. Momma, not knowing that he was dead. Judge Highsmith appointed H. E. Hubbell to administer the estate. Twenty-five years is a long time to wait for a verdict. Submitted by L. Morgan Elk County Citizen - April 26, 1905 Grocery Specials Cash Bartlett’s Specials For This Week
Fine Large Colorado potatoes, bu. 50c Elk County Citizen - May 3, 1905 Common School Graduates
Of the 130 applicants for common school diplomas, 42 were successful.
Highest averages were: Hattie Ola White, 90 1.10; second, Effie Marshall, 88 ½, Myrtle Wheeler, 88 ½, third, B. Frank Miller, 88 1.5.  Teaching Certificates
The following persons passed examinations and were awarded certificates
Professional
S. Jessie Cummings, Howard
First Grade
Ray F. Mullendore, Howard
B. Frank Miller, Grenola
Second Grade
A. E. Buck, Longton
Fred Fulk, Longton
Rose Musick, Howard
Ralph R. Young, Howard
Third Grade
Rita Arnold, Longton
Nettie Dolen, Howard
Verda Erdman, Elk Falls
Nellie Forsyth, Howard
Florence Faulkenrich, Moline
Alice Kent, Moline
Agnes Kent, Moline
Earl Moore, Howard
O. X. Nelson, Longton
John Templer, Howard
Charlotte Zolman, Howard
Submitted by L Morgan Howard Courant, April 6, 1911 John Norton Found Dead
From the Citizen: Dr. Costello, coroner and J. A. McHenry, county attorney went down Monday and investigated the case and it was their opinion that he died a natural death. When found he was lying on a bunk with a cover pulled over him and there were no marks of violence about the body. He was last seen by neighbors Saturday. John Norton was a man probably more than 80 years of age and for the past 25r years had lived alone. He had been married and his wife and children were compelled to leave him on account that he would not provide for them. A number of years ago his house burned down and his habitation since was without doubt the most miserable residence of any human in the county. It was simply a dug-out covered with manure and without a window. His place of abode was a mess of filth and his body was covered with rags, the doctor said that he had five or six old blouses on him when he died. He owned a very good farm and had more than $200 in the bank besides some stock on the farm. About $12 was found in the house.
Some of his children lived in Kansas City and they were notified and came to Moline Tuesday. Howard Courant, July 6, 1911 Twenty Years Ago - This Week in 1890
From the Howard Courant July 17, 1891, Thompson & Son, publishers.
The delinquent tax list is published this week, it makes six and one-half long columns, and will make the printer about $450...
From the Howard Democrat, July 15, 1891 J. R. Hall, publisher: R. F. Glenn is shipping in quite a number of western cattle...
Moline Review: The Moline Creamery is doing some business these days. They shipped a car load of prime butter to Kansas City last Friday a product that is worth some thing... Howard Courant - November 30, 1911 Roberts Family, Elk County to Idaho A.N. Roberts, familiarly known as "Al" Roberts, is here from Moscow, Idaho, accompanied by his wife whose health is not very good. They have been here a couple of weeks and will stay a week longer. In 1882 Al Roberts and family went from here to Idaho to make their home, and to engage in farming, and this is the first time they have been back in the 29 years since they left. Eleven years previous to that time Al came to this county and took a claim in Union Center township. He was a son of Nelson H. Roberts who was also a pioneer of Union Center township and who went to Idaho in the early eighties and there died about twenty years ago.
Many families of Elk county people went to Idaho about the same time Al did, and he says they mainly all did well and are still prospering - those who are still alive. It is a pleasure to Al's many ol-time friends to meet him and talk over old times, and it is worth the money to hear him and Bill Pyle and Joe Ingle and others tell of the jokes they used to play on their early day friends and neighbors. Al's two girls, born in this county are now grown and married and live in homes of their own. Howard Courant, July 10, 1913 A Montgomery Ward Romance
Carl R. Manning--so the story goes--is an employee of the Montgomery & Ward establishment at Kansas City. He wrote his name on a slip of paper and put it in a mail order package which was sent to Miss Laura G. Haigler, a Grenola young lady. In a spirit of mischief she wrote a card to the name and address given and a correspondence followed. Howard Courant, February 25, 1916 Frank Blizard For Sheriff The announcement of Frank Blizard of Howard township for the office of Sheriff of Elk County appears in this paper, and he asks the Republicans to support him at the August primaries. Mr. Blizard is a young farmer of near to Howard, has lived all his life in Elk county, is a son of one of the earliest pioneer families of the county, and a man of unimpeachable character. He is a good, clean young man, a successful farmer and a quiet, law abiding citizen. That he has the material in his make-up for a splendid officer, no one doubts for a minute. In 1908 Frank Blizard was the Republican nominee for Sheriff, but that year the opposition swept the county and Frank went down with the rest of the ticket, and he took his medicine smilingly and without kicking. Four years ago he stood aside for his friend Jay Munsinger, who had long wanted the place, and now that the way appears to be clear, Frank and his many friends feel that he could properly have his inning, and he respectfully asks the support of the Republicans of Elk county at the August primaries.
He will make a general canvas of the county between now and the primaries, and he hopes to meet the Republicans of every community in the county. Howard Courant, June 1, 1916 City Eighth Grade Graduates
HOWARD MOLINE GRENOLA
Norval Akers Ethel Forester Clay Mann
Mae Baughman Leah Findley Ethel Stockdale
Phyllis DePew Maude Fassnacht Nettie Clark
Burdett Frailey Elma McCray Francis Marshall
Sylvia Highsmith Francis Brown George Thompson
Dan Houser Lola Edwards Argie Jordon
Ruby Hughs Ada Hendrix Mary v Meek
Clyde Johnson Robert Griggs
Clarence Lewis Neighl Ames LONGTON
Leah Lorance Harry McGuire Hiram S. Davis
Carl MeNeal Floyd Weese George B. McKey
Noel Mullendore Charles Bolt Dale 0. Bennett
Theodore Platz Everett Morris Ethel F. Craig
Wlliam Russell Mildred Spray Bertha U. Clark
Curtis Rutherford John Allen Isa P. Goodwin
Ruth Smith Joseph Mattingly Buel K. Hunter
Martha Wyant Doc Stiles Arthur Dunbar
Charles Encell Harold Bailey Victoria Christanson
Ray Dudgeon Vernie Glazier Ralph E. Beaumont
George Spease
Submitted by L. Morgan Howard Courant, June 1916 Rural School Graduates June 12, 1916
Edwin Beu Johnnie Hufford Chester Miller
Paul Brace Hallie Holiday Nondus Miller
Violet Belt Lora Hilyard Roy Miller
Gertrude Barnes Herbert Holtsclaw Olaf Marion
Claude Bennitt Ida Hull Cleo Mann
Paul Brill Fred Isles Lydia Myers
Jessie Bacus Jewell Jones Esther Maxwell
Opal Barnaby Adaline Kirk Park Needham
Margaret Cammins Mable Klatt Mary Neff
Bertha Campbell Glen Knapp Opal Olson
Cora Campbell Carol Longfellow Eva Osborn
Keith Dowler Orville Longfellow Ethel Perkins
Leroy DeWitt Aden Lowery Robert Perrigo
Pearl Eaton Alicee Lowery Herman Russell
Earl Eaton Nelson Long Clarence Russell
Dale Erdman Mabel Lack Georgia Rogers
Stanley Frye Ernest Leseur Lydia Rogers
Pearl Furgeson Francis Light Edna Rosenow
Loren Forsyth Eva Loyd Gladys Rice
Bessie Fear Elsie Lewis Mildred Thompson
Alice Flaize Wilbert Morgan Anna Tattan
Clarice Gibson Henry McCluskey Amy Utter
James Glasco Willis Mason Erick Vilen
Mary Horning Albert Mcintyre Wilbur Walker
Martha Hebb
Submitted by L. Morgan Howard Courant, September 28, 1916 Elk County Teachers 1916-1917
Grade of
Dist. Grade Name of Teacher School Post Office Certificate
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Kimzey, Austin - County Superintendent Howard
81 Aams, Marie Oak Ridge Longton State
73 Adams, Ima Independent Grenola N. T.
145 Adams, Parmelia Chaplin Moline N. T.
11 Primary Alsup, Gladys Longton Longton State
67 Arnel, Grace Cave Springs Fall River Second
118 Arnel, Nora Elk Valley Piedmont First
136 Barackman, Lois Merry Bell Howard Second
32 Beals, Adalyne Hide Out Fall River N. T.
141 Brown, Maude V. Border Longton Second
68b Bruton, Edna Pleasant Plains Severy Second
19 Bruton, Mae Pleasant Hill Howard Second
64 Burns, Jewell Victor Fall River First
144 3-4 grades Byrnes, Margaret Moline Moline First
5 5-6 grades Carter, Myrtle Howard Howard First
115 Chase, Eda Stony Point Howard N. T.
11 Supt. Collins, M. L. Longton Longton State
5 3-4 grades Colyer, Anna Howard Howard First
33 Combs, Octavia Mrs. Grace Hill Severy First
161 Comstrock, Ruby Illinois Longton N. T.
40 Cook, Clire Viola Elk City Second
5 Primary Cummings, S. Jessie Howard Howard First
9 Dame, Tessie Hartford Longton Second
11 3-4 grades Davis, Edna E. Longton Longton First
12 Dunbar, Mary Elk Valley Longton Second
27 5-6 grades Eastman, Lizzie Grenola Grenola N. T.
144 6-7 grades Eyman, Effie Moline Moline N. T.
63 Eyman, Hazel Pleasant Hill Moline N. T.
150 Eyman, Mamie North Pole Fall River N. T.
21 Falkenrich, Ruth Greenfield Grenola First
105 Flickenger, Mary Mound Branch Moline N. T.
5 Assistant Flory, Ruth Howard Howard Life
37 Forrester, Nora Bellview Moline N. T.
29 Foster, Paul J. Lone Star Longton Second
11 Assistant Fowler, Marion Longton Longton State
5 Supt. Gardner, Fred C. Howard Howard 3 Yr. State
5 7-8 grades Gilmore, Hiram A. Howard Howard First
144 Primary Glasscock, Edith Moline Moline First
160 Green, Thresa Wilson Moline Second
11 5-6 grades Greene, Kathleen Longton Longton State
119 Gudge, Lola Frog Hollow Longton Second
15 5-6 grades Haggard, Grace Elk Falls Elk Falls First
15 Primary Haggard, Marcia Elk Falls Elk Falls First
27 7-8 grades Hamil, Nelson Grenola Grenola N. T.
27 3-4 grades Hankins, Grace Grenola Grenola N. T.
45 Harris, Leona Oak Valley Oak Valley First
142 Hawkins, Margaret E. Hard Pan Grenola N. T.
36 Hawley, Winifred Pleasant Hill Elk City Temp
144 Principal Hays, Everet Moline Moline State
5 Principle Heisler, W. Fred Howard Howard 3 Yr. State
68a Howell, G. H. Oak Ridge Longton Second
148 Hufford, Emma Cresco Howard Second
27 Assistant Hunter, Lucy Grenola Grenola State
144 Assistant Johns, Edith Moline Moline State
41 Kimzey, Chas. W. Hickory Creek Oak Valley First(?)
144 Supt. King, W. T. Moline Moline Life
66 Kitterman, Ethel Fall River Rule Second
110 Kling, Katherine Antioch Howard Second
26 Mann, Henrietta V. Prairie Gem Elk Falls N. T.
11 7-8 grades Marshall, Hal Longton Longton Second
50 Marshall, Lois Latham Latham N. T.
65 McDonald, Alma Pleasant Valley Fall River
8 McDonald, Cora Busby Howard First
70 McKey, Julia Lima Howard N. T.
20 McReynolds, Gladys Dinger Grenola Third
139 McSpaddan, Ruby Star Moline Second
11 Principal Miller, Julia D. Longton Longton State
107 Miller, Nettie Upper Paw Paw Howard First
22 Moore, Amy Canola Grenola N. T.
3 Morgan, Mabel Baner Howard N. T.
7 Morris, Grace Moline Third
76 Nicholson, Ray Wild Cat Moline N. T.
24 Norman, Maud Highland Howard Second
15 7-8 grades Norman, Russell Elk Falls Elk Falls First
112 Olmstead, Velma Rural Vale Howard N. T.
5 Primary Pahlow, Blanche Howard Howard State
6 Patrick, Edgar Lower Paw Paw Howard Second
1 Payne, Cynthia Clear Creek Howard N. T.
109 Payne, Zella Victory Piedmont N. T.
15 Peddycord, W. E. Elk Falls Elk Falls Second
154 Price, Edith Pearl Piedmont N. T.
27 Supt. Reed, J. H. Grenola Grenola Life
27 Primary Reed, Ruth R. Grenola Grenola N. T.
144 4-5 grades Richardson, Celia Moline Moline State
117 Riggs, Viola Excelsior Howard Second
5 Assistant Roberts, Margaret Howard Howard 3 Yr. State
144 Assistant Rogers, Margaret Moline Moline State
27 Assistant Rothrock, Reba Grenola Grenola Life
49 Russell, Carl Bunker Hill Howard Second
144 7-8 grades Shackelford, Ella Moline Moline First
133 Sheel, Reka Independence Piedmont First
106 Shoemaker, Irene Green Valley Severy N. T.
77 Signer, Beatrice Rock Creek Howard Second
2 Signer, Mae Union Center Howard N. T.
134 Signer, Walter Forest Howard First
14 Small, Lucy M. Stone Elk Falls N. T.
35 Smith, Nancy Cedar Summit Howard First
78 Snair, Alice Fairview Grenola First
10 Sprague, Eunice Ohio Longton Second
5 Assistant Stacy, Ruth Howard Howard State
144 Assistant Stark, Dorus H. Moline Moline State
4 Strachan, Charlotte Fairview Howard Second
45 Principal Thorpe, Leslie O. Oak Valley Oak Valley
34 Tomlinson, Anna Cove Longton N. T.
5 Assistant Tucker, Bertha Howard Howard 3 Yr. State
18 Walker, Delsa Boston Moline N. T.
13 Williams, Mae Clear Creek Longton Third
17 Wilson, Inez Harmony Moline First
147 Young, Eva High Hill Howard N. T.
16 Young, Fern Fairview Howard N. T.
28 Young, Minnie Star Piedmont Second
149 Young, Ralph Pleasant Hill Howard First
Submitted by L Morgan Howard Courant, May 11, 1922 Loal Howard News Geo. H. Ransom went to Kansas City Monday to attend the Kansas Missouri Undertakers’ convention. Mr. Ransom keeps up-to-date on every thing pertaining to his business.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. F. L Dobyns motored to Independence Sunday and took dinner at the Booth. Howard Courant, June 29, 1922 More Local Howard News Items Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and little son, visited with Mr. Thompson’s brother, B. M. Thompson and family last week. Mr. Thompson was raised in Howard but this is his first visit to the old home in seventeen years. They live in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Longley started Tuesday for Cleveland, 0. where their son and two daughters live, and where they will visit for a month or more. Before returning home they will also visit with Mrs. Ella Straan, at Quincy Ills., and perhaps other points. Joe Turner has secured an enviable position with the Santa Fe Ry. Co. as construction engineer, and went to Newkirk, Okla., Sunday to begin his service with that company. Joe graduated from Kansas University with the Class of 1922 in engineering, and he gets right into the work at once. Good luck to him.
Miss Nina Chase, the faithful and popular assistent pharmacist and general saleswoman at ‘Allen’s Pharmacy, is enjoying her summer vacation and will be missed from her usual activities for two weeks. Miss Chase is a valuable adjunct to the Allen store, and is always on the job. Teaching Certificates - 1922 The following teachers were granted certificates to teach in Elk county at the examination held June 30 and July 1, 1922:
FIRST GRADE
Ray Nicholson Moline
SECOND GRADE
Louise Stanley Howard
Esther Ruddle Longton
Lois F. Bryant Elk City
Mabel Klatt Longton
James E. Glasco Howard
Emma Kimzey Elk City
Mable B. Crowther Grenola
Edna Rosenow Howard
Francis A. Mattingly Moline
Bernadine Moore Howard
Orva Beverlin Longton
Olive Sloan Piedmont
Hazel Dunlop Longton
Park G. Needham Moline
THIRD GRADE
Myrtle Anderson Howard
James J. Welch Moline
Thelma Mitchell Elk City
Daisy Yoakum Fall River
Mildred Bird Longton
Elizabeth Sloan Piedmont
Velma L. Jones Howard
GRADES ON FIRST
Mary L. Zollars Longton
Minnie Griffith Fall River
H. A. GILMORE, Co.Supt.
MRS. NETTIE MORSS
HENRIETTA MANN
Associate Examiners
Submitted by L MorganHoward Courant, April 13, 1922 Carter Family Reunion There was a reunion of the T. M. Carter family in this city last Sunday. Besides Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Carter all of their children were present except Dr. and Mrs. John B. Carter.
The children present at the occasion were: Major Noble Carter, of the regular Army, and his wife; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hinshaw and little son of Oklahoma; Miss Myrtle Carter, of the Ponca, Oklahoma, schools; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Carter and son, of Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Carter of Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carter are among the early settlers and have lived here continuously. Howard Courant - June 29, 1922 A. L. Fraily For Sheriff A. L. Fraily of Paw Paw township, was early announced as a Republican aspirant for Sheriff. Al was born at Elk Falls, we believe. At least, his parents were pioneers of that township, and certainly lived there longer ago than Al did. He grew up in that community, played base ball with the Elk Falls club in the days when it could beat anything in two or three counties. He is a farmer born and bred, and is an honest, industrious and capable young man. He has never been anything but a Republican and never before thought of running for office. He has friends all over the county for he has lived in several different communities and to know Al Frailey is to like him.
His friends circulated his nominating petitions in almost every neighborhood in the county, and no candidate has a better showing of names backing his --- Howard Courant September 19, 1929 Old Settlers Of Elk County
Following are the names of the old settlers, together with their present address and the date when they came to Elk county.
NAME RESIDENCE DATE SETTLED
Alderson, Mrs. C. E. Howard 1872
Ames, E. E Moline 1871
Anderson, Mrs. Sant Howard 1877
Atkinson, Mrs. Geo. Howard 1887
Atwater, Mrs. Etta Elk Falls 1880
Barackman, F. C. Howard 1884
Barackman, J. B. Howard 1874
Barackman, Mrs. Bert Howard 1875
Barber, E. J. Elk Falls 1879
Barber, Mrs. E. J. Howard 1882
Barger, J. D. Severy 1872
Barger, Mrs. J. D. Severy 1878
Bauder, J. W. Howard 1879
Baughman, John Howard 1871
Baughman, Mrs. C. T. Howard 1884
Beaty, W. S. Howard 1874
Bennett, Geo. Elk Falls 1872
Best, E. Moline 1883
Birch, Mrs. Worth Howard 1871
Blakeman, Sidney Leon 1875
Blizard, Mrs. Hannah Howard 1866
Blizard, Mrs. M. Howard 1889
Boone, G. M. Howard 1875
Boulton, Alta Howard 1902
Boulton, Frank Howard 1874
Bowser, J. R. Fall River 1891
Brant, J. P. Arkansas City 1882
Brown, Mrs. H. L. Cherryvale 1884
Brown, Mrs. M. M. Howard 1878
Brown, Mrs. W. P. Howard 1874
Brown, W. P. Howard 1878
Brunk, Mrs. Rose Blackwell OK 1884
Burkholder, John T. Longton 1890
Burnett, Mrs Geo. Elk Falls 1893
Campbell, T. A. Piedmont 1869
Carr, Mrs. Leona Eddy, OK 1893
Carson, Anna Howard 1885
Carson, O. E. Howard 1870
Carter, ??? Howard 1864
Carter, Alice Longton 1875
Carter, J. T. Longton 1882
Carter, Mrs. Nora L. Howard 1888
Carter, Mrs. Tom Howard 1872
Casey, Mrs. Sarah Piedmont 1873
Christy, C. D. Howard 1883
Christy, Mrs. C. D. Howard 1883
Close, L. H. Topeka 1902
Coile, Henry Howard 1872
Cook, Cora Martin Howard 1879
Coon, O. 0. Howard 1878
Cooper, C. A. Longton 1873
Crawford, Mrs. B. S. Howard 1870
Crismas, J. W. Howard 1871
Crismas, Mrs. S. W. Howard 1871
Cunningham, E. Cheney 1876
Cunningham, Mrs. E. Cheney 1877
Davis, Ed J. Severy 1885
Davis, Emma A. Severy 1871
Davis, Mrs. J. E. Moline 1865
DePew, F. L. Howard 1906
DePew, Mrs. F. L. Howard 1906
Dickson, A. P. Howard 1880
Dickson, Mrs. A. P. Howard 1884
Divine, Mrs. John Climax 1885
Dobyns, F. L. Howard 1876
Donnell, Mrs. J. W. Howard 1880
Dougherty, W. M. Severy 1875
Douglas, W. E. Shelborn, IN visitor
Dunkieberger, Mrs. W. Howard 1914
Durbin, E. M. Moline 1882
Eaglin, Jim Howard 1871
Eaton, Mrs. Ida Howard 1871
Elliott, Otho Howard 1877
Ely, Mrs. Mary Howard 1871
Fingler, Van Severy 1870
Finley, A. W. Elk Falls 1883
Fitzgibbons, Mrs. G. E. Longton 1873
Flory, F. C. Howard 1871
Flory, Mrs. Fred C. Howard 1882
Ford, Mrs. Z. T. Howard 1871
Frakes, John A. Sullivan, IN visitor
Freed, Mrs. J. A. Moline 1885
Garrett, G. J. Howard 1881
Garrison, Violet Elk Falls 1886
Gibbon, Mrs. J. W. Howard 1884
Glasco, L. E. Piedmont 1880
Glasco, Mrs. Della Piedmont 1894
Graham, Clint Howard 1877
Greene, F. D. Longton 1881
Griffith, Mary Fall River 1870
Grimmell, G. H. Howard 1898
Gross, Adam Parsons 1911
H. L. Neeland, Mrs. Elk Falls 1879
Haile, Mrs. E. M. Howard 1872
Hall, Mrs. Clara H. Howard 1885
Hannegan, D. W. Eddy, OK 1871
Harris, Mrs. Joe Howard 1872
Harris, Mrs. N. G. Howard 1880
Harris, N. G. Howard 1880
Heater, Mrs. W. D. Howard 1885
Hebb, J. J. Moline 1871
Hebb, Mrs. J. J. Moline 1871
Heisler, Mrs. W. P. Howard 1872
Henshaw, Ida M Wichita 1875
Henshaw, W. Wichita 1874
Hilyard, Mrs. Ella Severy 1881
Howland, Mrs. Henry Longton 1870
Hubbell, Alice Howard 1871
Hubbell, Etta Howard 1871
Hurst, Mrs. Jeff Howard 1880
Jenks, Mrs. Walter Sayre, OK 1874
Jenks, Walter Sayre, OK 1874
Johnson, Mrs. Anna Severy 1874
Kaifer, C. H. Elk Falls 1895
Karr, Minnie Howard 1876
Keefe, W. E. Elk Falls 1872
Kitterman, Bertha Longton no date
Kling, I. N. Howard 1884
Kling, L. D. Howard 1887
Kling, Lydia Howard 1884
Kling, Mrs. Jessie Howard 1877
Knapp, Levi C. Severy 1875
Lewis, D. S. Parsons 1881
Lewis, Mrs. Bess Parsons 1911
Lidington, Elizabeth Moline 1885
Lidington, W. C. Moline 1883
Liebeu, John Toronto 1870
Lockhart, D. W. Elk Falls 1883
Logan, Mrs. Sarah J. Wichita 1880
Longfellow, R. Elk Falls 1882
Longley, Mrs. E. K. Cleveland, OH 1873
Lorance, P. Howard 1887
Maxey, Mrs. Roy A. Moline 1893
Maxey, Roy A. Moline 1884
May, Mrs. T. H. Howard 1910
Mayne, S. H. Howard 1878
Mayne, Wm. Howard 1872
McBride, Mrs. J. N. Moline 1881
McDiarmid, Agnes Elk Falls 1880
McDiarmid, C. C. Elk Falls 1880
McDiarmid, I. W. Elk Falls 1880
McDiarmid, J. P. Elk Falls 1880
McDiarmid, Lulu Howard 1877
McDiarmid, J. P. Elk Falls 1880
McDonald, E. L. Elk county 1884
McDonald, Sam Howard 1880
McKey, Ethel Cleveland Howard 1880
McKirahan, B. T. Howard 1880
McKirahan, F. A. Belle Plaine 1884
McSpadden, R. M. Moline 1892
Miller, H. A. Howard 1884
Miller, Mrs. H. A. Howard 1884
Miller, N. J. Howard 1896
Moffitt, Mrs. Ransom Howard 1890
Moffitt, R. Howard 1872
Monical, T. B. Winfield 1885
Moon, John J. Howard 1872
Moore, G. H. Howard 1875
Moore, Mrs. Andy Clovis, NM 1879
Moore, Mrs. G. H. Howard 1875
Moore, Robert Howard 1872
Morss, Frank Howard 1872
Morss, Mrs. Nettie R. Howard 1893
Munsinger, M. M. Howard 1890
Nave, Clare Sevcry 1873
Nave, F. M. Fall River 1871
Neeland, H. L. Elk Falls 1879
Nelson, 0. H. Longton 1875
Oliver, Mrs. J. H. Topeka 1902
Oliver, Mrs. W. J. Howard 1889
Osborn, Mrs. Ida Howard 1870
Osborn, Mrs. Zack Howard 1869
Palmer, Mrs. 0. J. Severy 1882
Palmer, Mrs. Elma Severy 1878
Patterson, W. H. Howard 1899
Payne, Mrs. R. Howard 1900
Perkins, E. R. Howard 1880
Perkins, Mrs. E. R. Howard 1871
Perkins, Mrs. Foster Howard 1880
Perkins, Ralph Howard 1893
Peterson, Dorothy Cherryvale 1914
Pickell, Mrs. Chas. Moline 1879
Pinney-Green, Mrs. Alice Longton 1860
Price, Miss Sarah Howard 1888
Raburn, Mrs. J. C. F. Howard 1879
Raburn, T. C. F. Howard 1879
Rech, Henry Howard 1885
Rech, Mrs. H. Howard 1871
Rhodes, Mrs. A. R. Howard 1885
Richardson, G. M. Howard 1877
Robertson, J. W. Howard 1883
Robertson, U. S. Howard 1884
Rule, R. S. Fall River 1872
Sexton, Ruth Flory Howard 1894
Seyphers, E. Grenola 1872
Sharp, Geo. Howard 1883
Sherman, Mrs. Wm. Howard 1869
Shomaker, J. C. Severy 1871
Shomaker, Mrs. Joe Severy 1871
Sims, Mrs. A. F. Howard 1905
Smith, G. W. Wichita 1899
Smith, G. W. Howard 1882
Steinberger, Abe 2623 S. Tulsa 1874
Stewart, E. H. Howard 1890
Stewart, Mrs. Longton 1879
Stewart, S. A. Longton 1884
Stonebraker, Edna Severy 1882
Taylor, Frank Howard 1919
Thompson, Elsia Climax 1884
Thompson, M. A. Independence 1881
Thompson, Mrs. Chas. Howard 1871
Thompson, Thos. E. Howard 1871
Tice, Anna L. Kansas City, KS 1895
Vinette, Mrs. Kathryn Howard 1891
Vinson, Mrs. Milt Howard 1872
Wade, J. W. Fall River 1871
Wade, L M. Fall River 1872
Wade, Mrs. J. W. Fall River 1881
Walker, E. R. Wichita 1874
Ware, L. E. Grenola 1872
Webb, MrL J. J. Moline 1871
White, Mrs. T. P. Elk Falls 1884
White, T. P. Elk Falls 1884
White, T. P. Elk Falls 1884
Wickersham, E. T. Fall River 1862
Wilkerson, E. S. Elk Falls 1871
Williams, W. M. Elk Falls 1871
Wilson, I. M. Moline 1878
Winn, S. N. Howard 1871
Wright, G. A. Severy 1882
Yantis, Mrs. J. T. Howard 1884
Young, Mrs. R. F Howard 1885
Young, R. F. Howard 1872
Submitted by L Morgan Howard Courant, June 4, 1925 Three Generations of Munsingers Grandfather, Son and Grandson of Munsinger Family Working on Same House
In the construction of the new Speer bungalow in Howard there are busily engaged three generations of the Munsinger family: M. M. Munsinger, contractor and builder; his father, Jay K. Munsinger--hale, hearty and still able to do a full man’s work, and Virgil Munsinger, son of M. M. and grandson of Jay K. 18 years old and will graduate from Howard H. S. with the Class of ‘26.
The Munsinger family is a notable tribe of active, industrious people. John Munsinger, father of Jay K., who passed away in this city a few years ago, was 104 years old. Jay K. has served Elk County two terms as Sheriff and the City of Howard two terms as mayor. And Stewart Munsinger, present mayor of Howard, is one of J. K’s sons. A good family is the Munsinger family. Howard Courant-Citizen, June 21, 1962 Criger Family Reunion The J.R. Criger family held a reunion Sunday, June 17, at the Howard lake. A delicious dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent visiting.
The following out of town guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Criger and daughter, Wanda Sidney, Montana; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Criger and children, Powell, Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. George A. Criger and children, Chanute; Mrs. Cora Woodfin and daughter, Marsha of Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Miller, Dighton; Mr. and Mrs. Emera Sheel, Moline and a number of Criger relatives from the Howard community. Howard Courant-Citizen, June 21, 1962 1918 - 1962 High School Reunion The 1918 graduating class of the Howard high school held a reunion on June 16, in the basement of the Presbyterian church at one o’clock. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all present, which included fried chicken and the rest of the good things to make a real picnic dinner, with dessert of ice cream and cake. The former president, Lawrence Tryon, called the meeting to order, and our former secretary Alberta Dowler Craig, made notation of many of the interesting incidents mentioned. Many of the incidents brought back memories of our school days. Letters were read from the former classmates who could not be present. Those attending were Lawrence Tryon and wife, Guymon, Oklahoma; Bill Chase and his nephew, Jow Harrison, Olive Anderson Vice, Wichita; Emmitt Snyder and wife, Brownsville, Texas; Inah Graham, Severy; Winifred Sprague VanBuskirk, Moline; Hazel Richards Monteith, Oxford; Gladys Loyd Baughman, Elk Falls; Alberta Dowler Craig and husband, Piedmont; Cecil Smith, Hutchinson; Lester Matthew and wife, Stanley Doggett and wife, Glenn Perkins and wife, Lena Pegg Jabes and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simons, all of Howard.
The group adjourned about 4:00 p.m. and everyone expressed the joy of meeting and visiting with classmates and friends. We will hold another reunion in 1964, near the same date. --Reporter. Howard Courant-Citizen, June 21, 1962 Class of 1947 Six graduates out of 30, from the Class of 1947, reunited Saturday afternoon, June 16 at the home of Joetta Magers Carter. Letters and pictures from other classmates were enjoyed by all. Those present were Bill and Joan VanBuskirk Harris, Brian and Deann, Salina; Lavina Kling Harper, her husband and four daughters, Neodesha; Neva Jean Wells Linden, Wichita; Bill Redmond, Howard, and Pauline Bellar, Mike, Marcene and Becky, representing Bob Bellar, who was a graduate.
Refreshments of iced tea, coffee and cookies were served to the guests.--Reporter. Howard Courant-Citizen, July 19, 1962 Pickell Family Reunion The descendants of Charles and Lucy Pickell gathered at the concession house at Riverside park in Independence for their fourth annual meeting. There were two families with four generations represented, Fred Pickell, Carroll Pickell, Mrs. Caretha Pickell Thomas and her two sons, Craig and Justin. The other one was Nettie Vick Richards, Roland Vick, Glen Vick and son, Jeffery. A lovely dinner was served at the noon hour and a nice time of visiting was enjoyed by all. The two new members present since our last meeting were Jeffery Vick and Craig Thomas. Two of our new babies were unable to be present. It was decided we would meet at the same place for our fifth reunion in 1963, on the third Sunday in July.
Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Pickell of Fredonia and their family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chaffain and Ernest of Severy; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pickell of Fall River; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickell, Cheryle and Karen of Fredonia; Mr. and Mrs. Cleetis Pickell, George Harold and Van, Fredonia, and Mrs. Clifford Pickell, Gail and Chris of Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pickell of Elk Falls and their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pickell and dale of Elk Falls and a granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas, Eddie, Sylvaia, victor, Sheila, Justin, and Craig of Independence; Miss Sharon Arnold of Longton; Mrs. Nettie Vick Richards and her son, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Vick, of Howard and her grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vick and Jeffery, Independence; Mr. and Mrs. Lew Bird of Independence. Howard Courant-Citizen, May 16, 1963 1963 High School Class
Submitted by L. Morgan Howard Courant-Citizen, August 22, 1963 Bartlett's To Winfield Mr. and Mrs. George Bartlett who purchased a home in Winfield, moved last Friday. Their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yeargan of Leavenworth, came down Thursday to help her parents get settled in their new home. The Bartlett’s have been residents of Howard for over 23 years. They owned and operated a grocery store here and later had a jewelry store and gift shop, being on main street more than 17 years before retiring.
They have been active workers in the local Eastern Star, Masonic lodge, Baptist church and other organizations. Mrs. Bartlett was a member of the Tuesday Reading Club, the Coffee Club and the Baptist Mission Band. They will be greatly missed by their many friends, but all wish them health and happiness in their new home. Elk County Citizen, September 23, 1894 A Slick Lad
Three years ago this summer, John Wade of Liberty township had a team of mules, a mare and a spring wagon stolen. A young man named Whitesides was arrested for the crime and at the October term of court plead guilty. His confession implicated a young man named Delos Teeters, as a partner in the crime. Teeters skipped out and has not been heard of until a year ago he slipped into the county and married a Miss Speers, then living near Cave Springs. A few days ago he was spotted by ex-sheriff I. A. Powell at the home of his brother-in-law in Missouri. Mr Powell arrived in the city last night with his prisoner. When the train stopped at Howard, Mr. Powell left the car with his prisoner. When out on the platform the prisoner suddenly sprang on the officer throwing him violently on the ground, then started to run. As soon as Mr. Powell could get on his feet he fired at the prisoner, but missed him. Officers started after him, but the darkness made escape easy for the prisoner. This is the first time a prisoner ever escaped from Mr. Powell, and he will probably be recaptured.
Elk County Citizen, February 22, 1895 Oscar Wade Found Guilty
Oscar Wade, who was tried for cattle stealing at this term of court, was found guilty. A warrant was gotten out for Wade some time ago, but he ran off and was arrested in Wichita, and has been out on bail some months. The cattle that Wade is charged with stealing were taken from Elk county and sold to Mr. Fowler, a Fredonia butcher. Van Camp, who was with Wade at the time of stealing, pleaded guilty and has served his time in the penitentiary. He is now at large and was a witness in the case against Wade. Van Camp testified that Wade only worked for him and that he was the one that stole the cattle. Wade was found guilty on two counts. A motion for a new trial has been filed. -- Fredonia Herald.
Elk County Citizen, June 13, 1895 William Roach Shot A Mysterious Shooting--Arrest of Wm. Preston and Other Particulars of the Horrible Crime. Last Saturday morning word was received that William Roach, a young man working for John Morss, near Bunker Hill school house in Union Center township, about 10 miles northwest of Howard, had accidentally shot himself and Dr. Costello was summoned to attend him. When the doctor returned it was learned that the young man had been shot by some unknown person and that he desired to make a dying statement. From what he said enough was learned to warrant the county attorney, with Justice Stow and the sheriff, in hastily repairing to the place, prepared to take his ante-mortem statement, and arrest the suspected parties. Roach made his statement and swore to the complaint, in which he charged William Preston with the crime. Roach's statement was to the effect that on Saturday morning about 2 o'clock he heard the dogs making a disturbance in the yard, and came down stairs, where he found Mrs. Morss at the door, who told him that it was some person, or dogs or wolves. That he took down the shot gun and followed the dogs down the road, and that when some 300 yards from the house, some person arose from behind a rock ______within twenty-five steps of him, and fired. That he believed the person was William Preston. Upon this complaint a warrant was placed in the sheriff's hands and Preston was arrested and placed in jail. As usual rumors of all sorts were soon flying and many contradictory statements were made. On Sunday night at 9 o'clock, Roach died, and Monday morning Coroner Hatfield was notified and came to Howard, where he had the following jurors summoned: G.W. McKey, Elmer Platz, D. L. Hamar, A.W. Kirby, D.M. Barkley and B.E. Bolton, and went at once to the scene. A post-mortem examination was made by Drs. Costello and Hatfield, which revealed the fact that the ball had entered the right breast to the back of and a little below the nipple, passing through the right lung, ranging slightly downward, lodging in the left side near the surface about five inches from the spine and about two inches below a straight line across from where it entered. The ball was found to be of .38 calibre. After the examination the body was placed in a coffin and buried at the Forest graveyard. Roach was penniliess and was buried at the expense of the county. Some fifteen witnesses were summoned and the inquest was begun at the house. As much of the evidence, as is usual in such cases, was of no interest to the public generally, we omit giving details. Mrs. Morss, the second witness, told substantially the same facts as the deceased. Witness heard dogs, and got up to see what was the matter; did not see anyone at the gate so hissed (?) the dogs; dogs seemed to be afraid, acted as if person or animal was there. Roach came down stairs and asked what was the matter; then took the gun and followed the dogs down the fence on the inside of the field, after he started witness went back to bed and in a few minutes heard the report of a gun and someone screaming; went to the door and recognized Will's voice; heard him call "O, ma," then told her husband that Bill had shot himself, and hurried out of the doors and ran down the road; found Roach lying in the road and asked him if he was hurt; found blood on his shirt and face and asked him how he came to shoot himself; he said he did not do it, said "someone shot me," did not say who; asked him if he knew and he said he thought he did but would not say who. witness then detailed how the neighbors were sent for and the removal of the wounded man to the house. From this witness we learned that Roach had worked for Morss some five months last summer and fall, when he left, returning this spring again and had worked some three months. He had no relatives here but had some in Oklahoma. He was about twenty-four years old and had had no particular trouble with anyone in the neighborhood that she knew of. Eph. Cunningham told of finding the footprints of three men the next morning, leading from Morss' house through the cornfield north, then east and south, in the direction of the "shanty" where Preston and one of the Curtis boys were "baching." At the close of his testimony further hearing was postponed till the next day to be continued at the cuort house in Howard. Tuesday the court room was crowded with witnesses and spectators and a number or witnesses were examined, but the evidence was in substance about the facts given above. There was but little to show that Preston had any connection with the crime. Some facrts brought out tended to cast suspicion on other parties, and when, about the middle of the afternoon, the county attorney called John Hostetler, Frank and Henry Curtis, and wesley Sherman before the bar, and the sheriff ordered the court room cleared of all other persons, the report was soon circulated that several of the arrests would soon be made. The four named were put through the "sweating process," and Preston was brought up from the jail and subjected to a rigid examination, but all told substantially the same thing and the examination closed without further arrests. After deliberation the jury returned the following verdict: "An inquisition holden at the residence of John Morss in Union center township, and in Howard, In Elk county, Kansas, on the 10th and 11th days of June, A.D. 1895, before F.P. Hatfield, coroner of said county, on the body of William Roach, then lying dead, by the jurors whose names are herunto subscribed. The said jurors upon their oath do so that said William Roach came to his death by means of a .38 calibre leaden bullet fired by parties unknown to us, in Elk county, Kansas, on the 8th day of June 1895. That said killiing was done feloniously." Preston is still in jail awaiting preliminary examination. >From the evidence and from remarks heard on the outside, it is evident that there are some would-be young toughs in the vicinity of where the crime was committed who, unless they mend their ways, are on the sure, swift road to a felon's cell. Gambling, drinking and petty thieving may be considered by them as only "having a good time," but it is the starting point to greater crimes and finally to the pententiary or the scaffold. County Attorney Marshall this morning dismissed the charge of assault to commit murder, under which Preston was arrested and swore out a complaint charging him with the murder of william Roach. His preliminary examination will probably take place Tuesday. The county attorney and sheriff are making every effort to bring the guilty party or parties to justice.
Elk County Citizen, October 10, 1895 Murder Trial
(This related article appears in the Elk County Citizen, October 10, 1895) The trial of William Preston, charged with the murder of william Roach, will probably be commenced this afternoon. Last Friday young Preston, who has been out on bail appeared before Esquire Stow and made the following complaint: "William Preston, being duly sworn on oath, says: That on the 8th day of June, at the county of Elk and State of Kansas, Frank Curtis, Henry Curtis and Wesley Sherman, did then and there unlawfully, feloniously, willfully, deliberately, premeditatedly, and of their malice, aforethought and by lying in wait, kill and murder one William Roach, contrary to the statues in such case made and provided and against the dignity and peace of the State of Kansas.--- WILLIAM PRESTON"
The sheriff immediately went out and arrested the parties and placed them in jail, Saturday they were brought before Esquire Stow and the date of their preliminary hearing was set for Monday, October 21. Their bonds were fixed at $400 for Sherman and $700 for the two Curtis boys, which they promptly gave.
Elk County Citizen, June 27, 1895 Killing Cattle
Cowan & Stine vs. Jas. M. Best Elk County Citizen, July 11, 1895 Six In Jail Last Saturday a party of six men arrived in Elk Falls in a wagon and carriage, with six or eight head of horses, and nine head of cattle. They represented that they were from Osborn county and offered to sell their cattle, as they were enxious to make better time than they could with the cattle. As they offered the stock at a bargain, Frakes & Finley, stockbuyers, bought them paying for the nine head $150, for which they gave the parties a check on the bank of Longton. After purchasing the cattle, the parties became suspicious, and soon came to the conclusion that they had been stolen. Mr. Frakes jumped on a horse and went to Longton to stop the payment of the check. He was too late, however, as the parties had received the money and departed. Although they inquired about the road to Coffeyville, they departed in the opposite direction, and when Deputy Sheriff C. J Patterson learned of the affair he organized a posse and started after them. They were found near the High Hill school house, about half way between this city and Longton. They got the drop on the parties, found them asleep. When told what they had been arrested for the leader of the outfit declared that they had not sold any cattle, but as Mr. Frakes was present, and made the accusation, he had to acknowledge that he was lying and when urged to do so, paid Mr. Frakes his money back. The party was taken to Longton and Sheriff Patterson notified of the arrest. He, in company with County Attorney Marshall, went down to Longton Sunday, and Monday landed the men in jail. Some parties who saw the cattle became satisfied that they belonged to J. F. Denton, who lived 10 miles west of Howard, as the cattle were branded with his brand. Mr. Denton was sent for and identified eight of the cattle as belonging to him, and the other was found to belong to Wm. Dorry. They declared the cattle had been stolen as they had not sold any. We understand the men now claim they bought the cattle a day or two before of some party not far from where they sold them.
The parties give their names as follows: J. Moore, aged about 50, and his son, about 35 years old. Charles and George Myers, brothers, about 20 and 22 years of age and Frank Smith, 16 years of age. When arrested they were found to be well armed. The fire arms consisted of two good winchesters and three revolvers heavily loaded. They are rather a hard looking crowd and it would seem that they have got themselves into a bad scrape. They have employed Dan Carr as their attorney, and the preliminary trial is set for July 18, before Justice Stow. Howard Courant, November 30, 1911 Young Girl Dead
YOUNG GIRL DEAD A young man named Don Brittain, living with his stepfather, Mr. Reynolds, four miles south of Elk Falls, called Sunday evening, the 26th at the home of a neighbor, Mr. Bingham, and took the daughter, Maud Bingham out in a buggy. In about an hour he drove up to his own home, called the folks out and said “Maud has fainted.” The girl was crouched down in the front part of the buggy and when they carried her into the house, laid her on the bed and attempted to restore her, it was found that she was dead. The young man said she had fainted and fallen from the buggy, and that he had picked her up, put her back in and brought her to his home. Coroner J. F. Costello was summoned and the following morning, the 7th, went down in an auto, accompanied by the sheriff and the county attorney. The circumstances appeared to justify an inquest and a jury was summoned. The young man in the case was found to have disappeared as soon as he realized the girl was dead. A post mortem examination was made of the body which disclosed that the girl was in a delicate condition, but no bruises were found on the body; the organs were found in a normal condition and there was no apparent cause for the death. The stomach was removed and sent to the State University for chemical analysis to see if there was poison used. It is a mysterious affair and will be thoroughly investigated by the authorities. The boy does not bear a very good name, but we have heard nothing against the character of the girl, who was quite attractive and pretty.
The coroner’s jury will meet again the 11th prox, after the chemical analysis and render a verdict. Drs. DePew of Howard, and Booth of Moline, assisted the Coroner at the post
mortem. Howard Courant, January 4, 1912 Fugitive - Don Brittian Sheriff Ligget has sent out cards offering a reward for Don Brittian, the Elk Falls young man who the Coroner’s jury decided was guilty of the death of his sweetheart, Maud Bingham, on November 26. He disappeared at that time and has not been heard of since. This is the description as given on the cards:
Age 20 years, height five feet, seven or eight inches; medium build, light or auburn hair and blind in the right eye. The reward for information leading to his arrest is $50 and for his actual detention until the sheriff can get there, $100. Howard Courant, December 4, 1913 A Cruel Murder
Elmer Cooley, an Elk County Farmer, Killed Thanksgiving Morning An hour or two past midnight, last Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, word was phoned in to Sheriff J. K. Munsinger that Elmer Cooley had been shot and killed by Orva Eaton, at the home of J. B. Eaton, ten or twelve miles northwest of Howard. The Sheriff accompanied by deputy Frank Boulton went to the scene of the tragedy, arriving about 4 a.m. They could not raise anyone by shouting, so they remained nearby till daylight, when Orva Eaton appeared, coming from the barn and was placed under arrest. Coroner J. F. Costello and acting County attorney Keenan Hurst were sent for and they went out Thursday morning and finding the dead body of Elmer Cooley in the kitchen of the Eaton house, they proceeded to empanel a jury and hold an inquest. Elmer Cooley, who was 29 years old, was found dead, with a charge of No. 6 shot in his body, just below the heart. He had been shot from the front and had apparently died without a struggle. Roy Loucks, a young man of the neighborhood, was the principal witness, and his story is in the brief as follows: He testified that he and Cooley on invitation of Eaton went to the Eaton home to play cards; the Eaton’s--father and mother of Orva--were away from home; they had two bottles of liquor, but did not get drunk; they played cards for small stakes, occasionally drinking from their bottles. Loucks discovered that some one had taken some money from his pile and asked who took it: Eaton said he didn’t know, when Cooley spoke up and said Eaton took it, whereupon Eaton flew mad and attacked Cooley with his fists; Cooley being the stronger man, held Eaton down till he got over his rage, when they apparently made up and the game proceeded for a time, when Eaton made an excuse and stepped outside. Loucks heard a sound like someone “pumping” a repeating gun, and he jumped up exclaiming, “Eaton has a gun and is coming in here to shoot us” and ran out the back door; Cooley only laughed and made no motion to go out. A moment later Loucks heard the gun go off, and thought he heard a groan; then Eaton came to the door and called to him to come back, but he kept on running and did not return to the Eaton house, but went to Pat Eaglin’s and then to Ike Cooley’s--father of Elmer Cooley--from whose place the word was phoned in to the sheriff. Alva Eaton, a young boy 16 years old and a cousin of Orva Eaton, testified that he was upstairs in bed, heard no disturbance and didn’t know anything about the trouble till Orva woke him up at daylight to go out and do the chores, and then only told him, “There’s a dead man in the kitchen.” Orva Eaton was not called as a witness at the inquest and so far as we know has not made any statement of the affair only to say he “doesn’t know anything about it.” The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that Elmer Cooley came to his death by reason of gunshot and named Orva Eaton as the person who fired the shot and recommended that he be held for the charge. The preliminary examination will take place tomorrow in this city. A. F. Sims is counsel for Eaton, and County Attorney Elston will be assisted by County Attorney Samuels of Emporia, and Keenan Hurst of Howard. What the nature of the defense will be can only be surmised at this time. The general belief is that the killing of Elmer Cooley was a cold-blooded murder, for he has always borne the reputation of a peaceable, happy-hearted, good-natured young man. If he had an enemy on earth, we never heard of it. Elmer Cooley liked a drink, but was not known to get drunk; he liked a game of cards, but was not known to play for big stakes. He enjoyed “a good time with the boys,” but never quarreled or fought. He was a big, powerful man and wasn’t afraid of anybody, but never lost his temper or mixed in a row. We shall never believe Elmer Cooley merited such a cruel death.
The preliminary examination tomorrow will perhaps bring out the real nature of the case and indicate the line of prosecution and defense. Howard Courant, December 11, 1913 Held Over For Trial
Preliminary Hearing of Orva Eaton Held at the Courthouse Last Friday. The Court House was crowded, last Friday at the preliminary examination of Orva Eaton, charged with the murder of Elmer Cooley, the morning of Thanksgiving Day. Justice G. J. Sharp presided, Justice B.E. Boulton sitting with him in the case. The State was represented by County Attorney W. A. Elstun and Keenan Hurst of Elk County, and Co. Atty. Samuels of Lyon county, H.S. Piper of Independence, and Howard Hodgson of Eureka. A. F. Sims appeared for the defense. Very little was brought out more than was testified to at the coroner’s inquest. The defendant did not testify, so the nature of the defense can only be surmised. The defendant’s bond for appearance at the January term of district court was fixed at $5,000 and the amount has not been secured and Eaton is in Jail.
It promises to be a hard fought case when it comes to trial. County Atty. Elstun will get the best assistance possible to make the prosecution. Attorney Sims is an able lawyer in defense, and will put up the best fight possible. Every good citizen hopes the law will be vindicated. Howard Courant, June 1917 Atrocious Murcer A. J. Doyle, Near Upola, Shot Down Like A Dog Sunday evening, the 24th, A. J. Doyle, age about 40, was ambushed and shot down by unknown parties at his home six miles from Longton. The parties began firing from ambush, but when Doyle ran for shelter, they came out in sight. A young boy, son of Doyle’s wife, witnessed the shooting, and has named two of the three men he says did the deed. After Doyle fell, the body was dragged into the brush and left. Fourteen or fifteen shots from 22-rifles were fired into the body, face and head, and many were fired after Doyle was dead, perhaps. The coroner held an inquest Monday and the jury brought in the verdict of death at the hands of person unknown. Since then however, Jess Reed, brother-in-law of Doyle, age about 27, and Henry Rice, Doyle’s step-son, have been arrested. They are the men named by the little boy as being in the attacking party. These men are now in jail at Howard. It is an aggravated case of family row, and Doyle is said to have been a dangerous troublesome character. Doyle’s wife is now in a sanitarium and has been of unbalanced mind for some time.
It is a brutal, wicked affair, and all the particulars will perhaps be brought out at the preliminary which will be held July 9. Howard Courant, July 12, 1917 Bound Over Jess Reed and Henry Rice, Charged With Murder of A. J. Doyle, Are Held in Bond of $8,000 Each The preliminary examination of Reed and Rice, charged with the murder of A. J. Doyle, in Oak Valley the 24th ult inst., was held before Justice H. E. Hubbell, Monday of this week. A big crowd came from the neighborhood of the tragedy. County Attorney Clifford Sullivan was assisted in the prosecution by J. A. McHenry. For the accused parties Attorney Tom Wagstaff of Independence and R. B. McCutchan of Longton appeared.
Eugene Doyle, nine year old son of the dead man was the principal witness. He testified that three men participated in the attack on Doyle and that he knew and recognized Reed and Rice. He was grilled vigorously by the defense lawyers, but stuck to his story without variation. The defense waived all testimony and the Justice held Reid and Rice under $8,000 bond each for appearance at next term of court. Howard Courant, October 20, 1921 Sheriff Warner Raids Booze Factory
Sheriff Warner Raids Booze Factory in the Flint Hills and brings in Truck Load of Stuff. They also found four sacks of sugar and two sacks of corn chop. The man in charge was heavily armed and had a Dodge commercial truck on which the stills and finished goods were loaded and brought to town. The mash was poured out. The stranger who appears to be about 23 years old weighs 180 pounds and is light complexioned declines to give his name or talk with the officers. The officers found his whole outfit at the old stone house on the ranch, which has long been unoccupied and is at least, three miles from any other habitation, and only a few hundred yards from the county line.
This is the first haul that amounts to anything that has been made in Elk county and was made on a tip from parties living not far from the scene of operations. There were doubtless several other parties interested in the game, as the premises have the appearance of being occupied by others besides the man captured. A comfortable room with shaving outfit, magazines and other articles were found proving that the operators were comfortably fixed for their winter work. Booze would undoubtedly have been plentiful in this vicinity had the officers not interfered. Howard Courant, March 2, 1933 Night Marshall Killed Early Tuesday morning the body of Albert Erdman, age 60, was found lying in the street at Longton. He had been shot through the body and evidently had died instantly. Examination of the surroundings indicated that the shot had been fired by someone who laid in wait between two buildings and shot as the marshal walked by. The marshal had two guns on him, but had not fired a shot. An empty shell from the killer’s gun was picked up, and may prove a clue in the mystery. Citizens heard three shots fired and believe two were from a rifle and one from a shotgun. The case is surrounded by mystery as no robbery was committed and there would appear to be no motive or cause for the cold-blooded killing.
Erdman was 60 years of age, a widower, and the son of Albert Erdman, a pioneer of Elk Falls neighborhood. He had resigned as marshal and that was to have been his last night on duty. Howard Courant, November 30, 1911 Using a Match To Look For A Gas Leak - And Found It Frank Boulton Looked for a Gas Leak With a Match - and Found It. What might have been a tragedy occurred last Friday afternoon, when Frank Boulton lit a match to see if there was a gas leak at his meatre. He had been smelling escaping gas for some days, but had not been able to locate it. He had asked a plumber to look for it by no thorough examination had been made. So Frank took a look himself with astonishingly successful results. A terrific explosion took place and the building was almost wrecked. The structure is a small brick building at the rear of the lot occupied by the Elk County State Bank and belongs to the bank. It was two rooms divided by a board partition which did not quite reach the ceiling. The meter was in the back room near the back of the building. The gas had escaped and filled the space under the floor, and when the match ignited it, there was an upheaval of the floor of the entire two rooms, the whole back of the building which was a big sash of window glass was blown out, and all of the windows and doors of both rooms were smashed into bits. Mr. Boulton was not hurt in the least, which seems a miracle for the furniture and office equipment was smashed beyond repair, even his new type writing machine was a total wreck. But Mr Boulton crawled out of the debris one little scratch on his finger being the extent of his injuries. Mrs. Boulton and their young daughter were in the habit of coming to the office every afternoon, but on this day they had not yet arrived. Had they been there they would undoubtedly have been instantly killed for the part of the room where they usually sat was the scene of the worst of the damage from the explosion.
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