Newspapers

Contributed by Sean Furniss, 25 Nov 1998.

This index was developed from information published by the Miami County Genealogy Society in their quarterly publication MICOGESOQU. The names indexed show the date of publication and name of the publication. General information about what was referenced is also provided. Contact the Miami County Historical Society to request their assistance in doing research.

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Wade, A. J., Information Provided: Paola Physician, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 24 Apr 1869, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 4-5

Wade, Mrs., Information Provided: wife of A. J. Wade, visiting from Baxter Springs, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 7 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 18

Wagner, Gertie, Information Provided: honored at close of school year, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 1 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 3

Wagstaff, Miss Flora Torry, Information Provided: entered law school at St. Louis, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 29 Nov 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 15

Wagstaff, Mr., Information Provided: procured hop roots for planting, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 11 Apr 1868, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 3, p. 18

Wagstaff, W. R., Information Provided: brought suit against Martin V. and Eliza B. Jackson, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 23 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 19

Wagstaff, W. R., Information Provided: elected officer of Paola Lodge No. 37 A. F. and A. M., Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 26 Dec 1868, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 2

Wagstaff, W. R., Information Provided: had been ill but is recovering, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 4 Jan 1868, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 15

Wagstaff, W. R., Information Provided: member Democratic Central Committee, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 7 July 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8

Wagstaff, W. R., Information Provided: Paola lawyer, Publication: Western Spirit, Date Published: 1871, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 16

Walker, George W., Information Provided: uncalled for letters, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 16 May 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 20

Walker, Maggie, Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Wallace, James E., Information Provided: from Delaware, nephew of W. D. Williams, working as salesman, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 1870, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 4, p. 5

Wallace, Mary Ward, Information Provided: wife of J. E. Wallace, posted ten dollar reward, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 10 Aug 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 4

Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. James, Information Provided: Seranders went to their house, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 9 Feb 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 17

Walrod, Fannie, Information Provided: at Reno, NV, with brother William, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 9 Feb 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 17

Walter, James, Information Provided: visiting from Lane, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 22 Aug 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, p. 62

Walters, L. J., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Walters, Lizzie, Information Provided: Issued Tearchers Certificate, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 27 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 13

Walters, William, Information Provided: Paola Physician, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 24 Apr 1869, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 4-5

Walthall, J. D., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Walthall, J. M., Information Provided: one of oldest residents of Miami Co., Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 24 July 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 11

Ware, P. L. and M. J., Information Provided: purchased farm from H. S. Campbell, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 8 Dec 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 12

Watkins, I., Information Provided: visiting, originally settled in Richland Twp in 1868, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 22 Aug 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, p. 62

Watson, George Information Provided: list of students who were not absent or tardy in February, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 28 Feb 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 6

Weaver, Miss Mary, Information Provided: from Carlisle, PA, visiting brother Phil J. Weaver, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 13 Dec 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 16

Weaver, Philip, Information Provided: elected guide of Knights of Honor Lodge, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 3 Jan 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 15

Weber, Walter, Information Provided: purchased Meadow Brook Cafe from Hugh Shofner, Publication: Miami Republican and/or Western Spirit, Date Published: 31 Jan 1951, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 7

Weber, William, Information Provided: 80 year old traveling on foot from Logan, OH, to Oskaloosa, KS, passed through pulling a cart., Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 5 Sep 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, p. 63

Weisner, Mattie, Information Provided: Issued Tearchers Certificate, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 27 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 13

Welch, George, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Welch, Minnie, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Welles, John W., Information Provided: visited Paola, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 4 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1

Wescott, Mrs., Information Provided: mother of Mrs. G. W. Mitchler, going to Kansas City to visit, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 6 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 12

West, A. S., Information Provided: returned from visiting son, P. L. West, in Lyndon, Osage Co., Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 10 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 2, p. 7

West, A. S., Information Provided: visiting son-in-laws at Jacksonville, IL, (Dr. Johnston) and Peoria, IL, (Dr. Chapman), Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 19 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 10

West, B. L., Information Provided: moved into new home, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 4 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1

West, James, Information Provided: History of the coming of the Lowe's to Miami County, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 9 Dec 1921, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 1, p. 3

West, Lizzie, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

West, Willie, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Westfall, Abe, Information Provided: took over the Union House, now called Westfall House, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 24 Dec 1870, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 4, p. 8

Westfall, Mr. , Information Provided: purchased the interest of W. G. Rainey in the grocery trade of Rainey and Westfall, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 7 Jan 1871, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 4, p. 8

Westley, John, Information Provided: published notice that he is not responsible for debts of his wife Hattis Westley, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 21 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 19

Wheeler, M. C., Information Provided: postmaster is taking a trip, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 25 Apr 1868, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 3, p. 18

Wheeler, M. C., Information Provided: sold his stock of drugs and medicine to William R. Laws, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 31 Oct 1868, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 2

Wherrell, John, Information Provided: employed as principal, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 15 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 3

Wherrell, Prof., Information Provided: left for Topeka, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 17 Aug 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 4

White, L. D., Information Provided: member Democratic Central Committee, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 7 July 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8

White, L. D., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

White, Steve, Information Provided: swapped farms with George Young, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 7 July 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8

Whitehead, William, Information Provided: placed on jury list, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 6 Sep 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 12

Whitehead, Wm., Information Provided: traveling to Bates Co., MO, to visit daughter, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 8 May 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 2, p. 8

Whiteman, John, Information Provided: placed on jury list, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 27 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 13

Whitney, Mrs., Information Provided: came from Chicago to visit her sister Mrs. John Stich, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 21 Nov 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, p. 65

Wickersham, A. R., Information Provided: starting a newspaper at Paola, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 29 Aug 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, p. 62

Wickersham, E. M., Information Provided: in the Paola band, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 11 May 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 20

Wilber, Mrs., Information Provided: from Kane Co., IL, visiting sister Mrs. Hattie Thomas, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 3 Apr 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 8

Wilcox, Julia, Information Provided: passed the teacher certification examination, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 23 Feb 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 17

Wilgus, A., Information Provided: visited son, John, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 4 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1

Wilhoite, W. H., Information Provided: member Democratic Central Committee, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 7 July 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8

Willhoit, D. N., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Willhoit, L. G., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Willhoite, Dr., Information Provided: moved his father's remains to another cemetery, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 2 Feb 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 16

Williams, Cora, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Williams, Frank, Information Provided: moved to Labett Co., Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 14 Feb 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 75

Williams, Frank, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Williams, Fred, Information Provided: his Catfish band gave a private concert, Publication: Miami Republican and/or Western Spirit, Date Published: 10 Jan 1936, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 3, p. 22

Williams, J. H., Information Provided: named a juror, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 29 Aug 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, p. 62

Williams, Jesse W., Information Provided: passed the teacher certification examination, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 23 Feb 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 17

Williams, Len, Information Provided: he and his brother Jim are residents of Salina, visiting his parents, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 8 May 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 9

Williams, N. H., Information Provided: from Indiana, opened a grocery and provision store, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Apr 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 17

Wilson, Calista, Information Provided: reported missing by step-father Jesse Potts, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 6 Jan 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 17

Wilson, John B., Information Provided: administering the estate of Andrew Shuster, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 22 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 3

Wilson, S. G., Information Provided: elected officer of Paola Lodge No. 37 A. F. and A. M., Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 26 Dec 1868, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 2

Wingert, Jacob, Information Provided: member Democratic Central Committee, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 7 July 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8

Wingfield, Belva, Information Provided: invited to attend the inauguration of John F. Kennedy, Publication: Miami Republican and/or Western Spirit, Date Published: 12 Jan 1961, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 3, p. 23

Wise, George, Information Provided: oats growing over six feet high, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 2 July 1870, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 4, p. 6

Witter, Mrs. John, Information Provided: visting relatives in Sedgwick Co., Publication: not shown, Date Published: 11 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1

Wollum, T. E., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Wood, Mrs., Information Provided: from Willington, Sumner Co., visiting, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 27 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 13

Wood, P. A., Information Provided: Paola Physician, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 24 Apr 1869, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 4-5

Wood, R. G., Information Provided: in Paola visiting friends, went with Clark Godfrey to found Wellington in Sumner Co., KS, six years ago, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 11 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 2

Woodcock, Allen, Information Provided: his brother from OH came to visit, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 20 Mar 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 7

Woods, W. J., Information Provided: placed on jury list, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 20 Dec 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 17

Worley, Jessie, Information Provided: moved to Osawatomie, Publication: Osawatomie Graphic, Date Published: 23 Mar 1888, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 1, p. 8

Wren, Clinton, Information Provided: returned from IL, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 31 Jan 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 16

Wren, D. B., Information Provided: very ill, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Mar 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Wright, David, Information Provided: appointed road viewer, Publication: [Miami Republican/Western Spirit ?], Date Published: 10 Jan 1881, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 1, p. 7

Wright, Ella, Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Wright, H. H., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Wright, J. E., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Wright, James, Jr., Information Provided: sick at Wellington, father James Wright, Esq., at Eureka Springs, AR, with son Charlie, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 22 May 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 10

Wright, Jennie, Information Provided: recovering from illness, Publication: Osawatomie Graphic, Date Published: 23 Mar 1888, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 1, p. 8

Wright, Mary E., Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Wygal, F., Information Provided: in the Paola band, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 11 May 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 20

Wygal, Frank, Information Provided: hurt assembling a wagon, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 21 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 19

Wygal, Frank, Information Provided: injured his right foot, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 23 Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 19

Yates, W. W., Information Provided: employed as colored school teacher, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 15 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 3

Yeater, Camode, Information Provided: on the school honor roll, Publication: Miami Republican (?), Date Published: Feb 1872, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 4, p. 16

Yeater, J. G., Information Provided: plasterer of Paola, agreed to uniform rule for measuring work, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 11 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1

Yeater, John J., Information Provided: plasterer of Paola, agreed to uniform rule for measuring work, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 11 Apr 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 1

Yeater, Lizzie, Information Provided: list of students who were not absent or tardy in February, Publication: The Republican Citizen, Date Published: 28 Feb 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 6

Yeisle, J. P., Information Provided: daughter ingested poison, Publication: not shown, Date Published: [14] Mar 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 18

Yoder, Ezra, Information Provided: moved to Neligh, NE, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 22 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 3

York, E. H., Information Provided: marched to cemetery on Decoration Day, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 1 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 2

York, Ora, Information Provided: honored at close of school year, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 1 June 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 1, p. 3

Young, Delia, Information Provided: passed the teacher certification examination, Publication: not shown, Date Published: 23 Feb 1879, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 11, No. 4, p. 17

Young, Delia, Information Provided: passed the teachers exam given 2-3 Aug 1878, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: -- 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 19

Young, George, Information Provided: swapped farms with Steve White, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 7 July 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 8

Young, Merrill C., Information Provided: returned from IL, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: 17 Sep 1880, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 2, p. 16

Young, W. O. and Clinton, Information Provided: purchased Paola Cash Grocery from Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, Publication: Miami Republican, Date Published: not shown, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 9, No. 1, p. 16

Ziler, J. C., Information Provided: seeking William Gurten, Publication: The Republican, Date Published: 8 Dec 1878, Reference: MICOGESOQU Vol. 13, No. 3, p. 12

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