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The Medicine Lodge Cresset (meaning "bright light") was a weekly newspaper, published in Medicine Lodge beginning early in 1879. L.M. Axline was publisher at the time this particular reel begins; Otis Lorton took over publication in February 1899. Local news included coverage from the surrounding communities, as well as Medicine Lodge. This reel begins Friday, January 7, 1898 and continues through Friday, February 22, 1901. The information has been copied as accurately as possible, but errors may still occur. Minor printing errors have been corrected, but otherwise the information is presented as it originally appeared. Please consult the individual reels to verify an item. I do not have any further information about these individuals or families. Contributed by Ellen Knowles Bisson (thebissons@worldnet.att.net)
Jan 14, 1898, pg 3, col 2
Died: Rev. Thos. H. Moore died on Sunday evening last while preaching in the pulpit of the M.E. church in Harper. Rev. Moore was pastor of the Baptist church, but the Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterians were holding union services in the M.E. church. The stricken man's wife, daughter and son were in the congregation. His death was from apoplexy.
Jan 21, 1898
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Married: Wednesday evening, Jan. 26th, Judge Funk united E.R. Montgomery and Mary A. Devore, both of this city, in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. A. Ehrhard and the marriage took place at the Ehrhard restaurant. The Cresset extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Born: On Jan 2, a nice 12 pound girl baby was born to Chas. Wisner and wife, of Sharon township.
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Married: Charles V. Stockstill, well known here as Verni Stockstill, was married to a Miss Rose A. Clark, at Burlington, Ks., on Wednesday, January 12th, at the residence of Rev. E.L. Howard. The groom above mentioned was born and raised in this community. He is a son of Troy Stockstill and wife. His father was killed about 1880 by cattle thieves while bringing a herd of cattle through the Indian Territory. We wish the young couple joy and success.
Feb 4, 1898
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Died: The wife of Joseph Welch died suddenly at their home near Isabel Friday, Jan. 28th. She was about 26 years of age. She leaves a husband and infant child. The family came to this county from Eureka, Kan., about a year ago.
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Anniversary: The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Workman was celebrated at their home in Cedar township on Saturday, January 22. A sumptuous dinner was served at five o'clock, after which the guests retired to the parlor and engaged in music and dancing until ten-thirty. An odd coincident of the occasion was [the] presence of five newly-wedded pairs, all of whom have been united in marriage within the last six months. Following is a list of the presents: Cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Rule; table doilies, cream pitcher and bonbon dish, Mr. and Mrs. David Jones; vinegar stand, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Nelson; spoon holder, cream pitcher and caramel dishes, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mussen; honey dish, Mr. and Mrs. Dick McCoy; pearl china water set, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Miles; toothpick holders, Master Dickie Miles; water set, Mr. and Mrs. O.J. and Laura Neal; banquet lamp, Mrs. Eaton; dessert dishes and pepper sauce holder, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Neal; water set, Mr. and Miss Nelson; cake mat, Miss Brab; fruit and dessert dishes, Mr. Arthur Maddox; syrup pitcher, Della and Otis Neal; jelly stand and berry dishes, Ida and Albert Mussen. Signed: A Guest.
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Died: Bertha C., wife of Geo. W. Robinett, died at their home, this city, on Wednesday, Feb. 9th of quick consumption. Bertha C. Elder was born in Leon county, Tex., Aug. 19, 1878. She came to this county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Elder, in 1890. On March 11, 1894, she was married to Geo. W. Robinett. She leaves a husband and a little girl about two and one-half years old. Her father is at Spivey, Kas., and in such poor health as to be unable to attend her funeral. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon with sermon by Rev. W.A. Cain.
Feb 18, 1898
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Marriage License: ___ V. Patterson and Miss Lola B. Fulton, both of Hazelton, secured a marriage license from Judge Funk on Monday [probably Feb 14th].
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Born: Mrs. A.D. Shaw presented her husband with a beautiful valentine in the shape of a plump, handsome boy baby that looks like his papa. Being a valentine of course the young man arrived on the 14th. Dr. Moore represented St. Valentine in presenting the boy to the world.
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Died: Little James, the 12-year old son of Henderson Garten and wife, died at the residence of J.D. Montgomery, in this city on Saturday night last, [Feb] 12th, from accidental scalding, and was buried in the city cemetery on Sunday. The Gartens live several miles west of this city on a farm, and it seems that on Saturday last, while Mrs. Garten and two children were alone, Mrs. G. made preparations for scrubbing and had a tub of hot water setting on the floor. The little boy, in attempting to climb upon a barrel, fell into the water. The mother hitched a horse to a buggy and brought the little sufferer to Dr. Moore, this city, as soon as possible, but medical skill could not save the life.
Feb 25, 1898
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Birthday: Last Sunday (Feb. 20th), being Mrs. John Iliff's fiftieth birthday, a number of her friends met at her home Saturday evening, and gave her a pleasant surprise. Several of the guests being musicians, splendid music and social talk of their younger days was the order of the evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Taliaferro, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Groves, Mr and Mrs. W.H. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Funk and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Boden, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wilson, Mrs. A.C. Lauby, Mrs. J.G. Taliaferro, Miss Whittet, Jesse Taliaferro and Laura Smart. After receiving her guests, Mrs. Iliff was taken into another room where she discovered many nice and useful presents which had been brought. At 10:30 o'clock oysters, cake, coffee and pickles were served; the young folks enjoyed themselves by acting as waiters. At a late hour the guests departed wishing the hostess many more bright and happy birthdays. Signed: L. Smart.
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Died: Thirza Kenison was born in Kennebec County, Maine, April 15, 1803, and died at the home of her son, Dr. J.K. Osborne, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, February 18, 1898, aged 94 years, 10 months and 3 days. She emigrated with her parents to Ohio in 1846 and located in Morgan county. She was married in 1818 to Ezra Osborne. They lived together on the home farm till her husband's death in 1871. Eight children were born to them, six of whom, three sons and three of her five daughters still survive her. Two of her sons, C.W. and Dr. J.K. Osborne, are residents of this county. She was converted and joined the Christian church forty-two years ago and from that time lived in the conscious enjoyment of salvation. For a number of years she had been an invalid, and her suffering at times was great. Those most intimately associated with her are comforted by the Christian fortitude with which she bore her pain. She delighted to talk of her hope for the future and often would break out singing one of the old time hymns. Truly her afflictions were but the purifier of gold and worked for her "a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." It is rare to meet with one so old as she. To the very last moment, she was conscious and retained all her powers of mind, and life was a promise. [Memorial poem follows.]
Mar 4, 1898
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Born: A fine boy baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Ilford on Monday, March 1st. Dr. W.H. Moore in attendance.
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Born: Dr. W.H. Moore reports a sweet girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Case on Wednesday morning, [Mar] 2nd.
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Died: At Palouse City, Washington, Mrs. Millie Cochran, wife of H.S. Cochran, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 2 days. The above subject of this notice was born in Tennessee, June 9, 1819, and moved to Scotland county, Ind., with her parents when a young child. She married H.S. Cochran in 1841. In 1851, they moved to southwest Missouri, and from there they moved to Barber county, Kas., in the spring of 1873 and settled one mile east of Sun City on the place now known as the J.N. Bibb farm. They lived there until the spring of 1883, when they made another change, this time going to Palouse City, Washington, where she died. Mrs. Cochran joined the Methodist church while but a child and remained a faithful member to the time of her death. She leaves a husband and six children, two of whom live in Oklahoma, two in Washington, one in Missouri and one daughter, Mrs. M.H. Clements, at Sun City, in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Cochran visited with Mrs. Clements for several months about two years ago. Mr. Cochran, while a resident of this county, was twice elected to the state legislature-in 1875 and 1876.
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Died: Bettie, wife of S.P. Bonnell died at her home near August, Woods county, O.T., on Thursday, Feb. 24th, 1898, after a lingering illness, aged 23 years, 3 months and 6 days. Mrs. Bonnell was a second daughter of Benjamin and Caroline Lasswell, of Sharon township, this county, and was married at their home to S.P. Bonnell on the 2nd day of August, 1893. Two children were born to Mrs. Bonnell, but one preceded the mother to the bosom of the Savior. She leaves a husband and a little daughter aged two years. Mrs. Bonnell united with the Church of Christ several years ago and lived a sincere Christian life. The remains were brought to the home in Sharon township, and on the 25th funeral services were conducted by Elder Broad. [Memorial poem follows.]
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Married: S.E. Good and Miss Maggie Littell were married in this city on Wednesday of last week, the 2nd [of Mar] by Rev. W.A. Cain. Mr. Good is a Woods county, O.T. farmer. Miss Littell is one of Barber's most estimable ladies. They have begun housekeeping on his farm.
Mar 18, 1898
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Married: Roe Cole, son of P.B. Cole and wife, of this county, was married on Sunday last, the 13th [of Mar] to Miss Daisy Wheat at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Wheat, in Woods county, O.T. Both the contracting parties are well known in this county, as the bride grew to womanhood here, and their many friends will wish them joy and success.
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Died: On Thursday of last week - too late to catch the train - C.G. and R.J. Taliaferro received word that their mother, Mrs. Jas. G. Taliaferro, of Latham, Mo., had died on that day - March 10th, 1898. Mrs. Taliaferro was 78 years of age.
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Married: At the home of the bride's father, Mr. R.D. Gaddie, Walter W. Perry and Mrs. Rilda Garten were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, be Rev. S. McKibben, on Sunday, March 13th, 1898. Immediately after the ceremony an excellent dinner was served and enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Perry will move soon to their new home near Clay, O.T., where we hope they may live long and be happy. [See below @ Aug 11, 1899 for birth of son to Mr. and Mrs. Perry.]
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Anniversary: There was a surprise party at the home of Wm. Ward on the 12th, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ward's 16th wedding anniversary. Refreshments were brought in by the guests, this having been arranged as a part of the surprise. A little dancing was indulged in and all report a good time. [Turkey Creek news]
Mar 25, 1898
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Born: A baby girl weighing 3 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harmon of northwest Barber on Sunday, March 20. Dr. Hutcheson in attendance.
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Married: Miss Theodora North, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.B. North, formerly of this city, was married on March 16 at the home of her parents at Anacosta, D.C., to John McLaughlin, of the U.S. Navy. Rev. North was a pastor of the Presbyterian church while they resided here.
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Died: Cephas Lindley, father of T.L. Lindley of this city, died at Washington, Pa., on Saturday last, the 19th [of Mar], aged 83 years. His son in this city received the wire on Saturday too late to catch the east-bound train. All of Cephas Lindley's children - two boys and four girls - are living. A son and daughter live in Kansas; a daughter resides in Illinois, and a son and two daughters live in Pennsylvania.
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Died: Elizabeth, wife of Rev. J.M. Adams, died at her home in Sun City on Wednesday, March 23, 1898, aged 63 years, after a lingering illness. "Aunt Bettie" Adams, as she was generally known, was one of those splendid, motherly women loved and respected by all. She was married to Rev. Adams in Kentucky about 1864, she being his second wife and he her second husband. She came to this county with her husband and family in 1874. She leaves six children - two by her first marriage and four by her second. One child resides in Kentucky, three in Oklahoma and two in this county. Her remains will be laid to rest in Lake City cemetery tomorrow.
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Died: At the farm of his half-brother, D.F. Allison, in Moore township, on Thursday, March 17th, 1898, Eleazer Porter, aged about 70 years. The remains were shipped to Boston, Mass., on Sunday for interment. Mr. Porter was a good man and splendid citizen. He came to this county for his health several years ago. He was a man of means and owned several hundred acres of land in this county. He was respected by all who knew him and his death is a loss to the entire community.
Apr 1, 1898
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Born: A nice boy baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Purdy on Tuesday of this week, March 29th. Dr. Moore attending physician.
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Married: At the residence of H.J. Parker, J.P. in Mingona township, on Monday, March 28th, 1898, Mr. John Fralich and Miss Laura Clark, both of this county, were united in marriage; Justice Parker officiating. The Cresset takes pleasure in congratulating this estimable couple and wishing them long life, prosperity and happiness. Mr. Fralich has lived in Barber county a number of years and has followed the stock business with success and profit. He is regarded as a straight, substantial citizen and good neighbor. The bride has the regard and respect of all who know her and will make Mr. Fralich a good helpmate. The couple has a wide circle of friends who will join us in best wishes.
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Married: We have it on good authority that R.D. Gaddie, ex-county clerk, was married one day this week to Miss Maggie Clements, of Deerhead township, probably at Pratt. This is not given as an April joke, as we got our information straight. The may friends of the couple will take pleasure in congratulating them. The bride is a well-known school teacher of the county and that probably accounts for Mr. Gaddie going into the school supply business.
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Married: At Cullison, Pratt county, on Monday, March 28th, 1898, by Rev. A.A. Brown, Baptist minister, Oscar H. Fergason and Miss Luella Lunsford, both of Elm Mills township, this county. The bride and groom are daughter and son of David Lunsford and Sam A. Fergason, old settlers and neighbors. The young people have the best wishes of everybody.
Apr 8, 1898
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Married: On Wednesday, April 6th, 1898, by Rev. W.A. Cain, Frank V. Illingworth was married to Miss Jessie Knight. Both bride and groom were born in England, but have made the United States their adopted country. Mr. Illingworth is an energetic, prosperous young farmer and stock raiser. He has fitted up a nice house for his bride on his farm southwest of town. The bride has been making her home with Miss Best and is a young lady of prepossessing appearance. We join the many other friends of the young people in wishing them joy and success. [See below @ Dec 2, 1898 for birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Illingworth.]
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Marriage License: On Monday of this week, [Apr] 4th, Probate Judge Funk issued marriage license to Horace F. Simmons and Miss Ella E. Pierson.
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Died: T.L. Lindley recently received a letter from Ralph Allen, which conveyed the sad information that Scott L. Allen, father of Ralph, had died at his home in Ohio, on Friday, April 8th, 1898, at 3:20 in the morning. Scott L. Allen lived in this city for a number of years; he was deputy clerk of the district court during Frank Holmes' administration, and was engaged in various business enterprises here, the last being the P.O. book and news stand and boot and shoe business, under the firm name of Allen & Shaw - G.W. Shaw being his partner. Some three years ago, Mr. Allen, with his family, returned to Ohio, and shortly after going there his health began failing. We understand his trouble was consumption. He leaves a wife and five children. Scott L. Allen had a host of friends in this county who will be pained to hear of his death. He was about 45 years of age.
Apr 22, 1898
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Died: At his farm, five miles west of this city, on Tuesday morning, April 19th, at 6:15, Sylvester Taber, of heart disease and cancer of the stomach. Sylvester Taber was born in Pennsylvania Feb. 25th, 1833. When quite young he accompanied his parents to Indiana. In LaPorte county, Ind., April 26th, 1857, he married Miss Mary Wilson. To this union five children were born - and four survive the father. Sylvester Taber and family came to Barber county in 1885 from LaPorte county, Indiana. He made friends of all he met and was universally respected for his upright life and Christian bearing. He leaves a widow and four children. The children are Misses Mary E. and Elva L.; Mrs. Anna M. Warner, of Bridgeport, Conn., and Wm. W. The funeral occurred from the residence on the farm at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Irwin, of the M.E. church preached the sermon. The remains were buried in Highland cemetery, this city. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of all. S. Taber was a good man, and his death not only takes from the family a kind husband and a loving father, but from the community a good citizen and sterling gentleman.
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Marriage License: On Saturday last, [Apr] 16th, Judge Funk issued a marriage license to Calvin Derrick and Miss Jessie Oliver, both of Kiowa. We understand the wedding occurred on Wednesday of this week.
May 6, 1898
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Died: At the home of E.H. Williams in this city, Frank. P. Ibbotson, aged 22 years, 6 months, and 27 days. The deceased was a resident of Illinois at the time of his death, and up to last fall had never been dangerously ill. At that time, as his health began to fail, he took a trip to Missouri in a wagon, hoping to recuperate, but without any good results. As the winter passed he became worse, and, about six weeks ago, he came with his brother to this place, thinking that the dry climate of Kansas might help him. It was too late, however, as the dread disease, consumption, had made such inroads that it could not be checked. The deceased was united with the Christian church at Parkersburg, Ill., in June, 1895, and the consciousness of having fought the good fight and kept the faith robbed death of its sting and the grave of its victory. The friends who knew him during his short stay here were touched by the cheerful patience with which he bore his great suffering. The brother who stood so faithfully by him during his sickness has the sincere sympathy of all, as he returns sad hearted to his home in Illinois.
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Died: At his home near Anthony in Harper county, on Saturday, April 30, 1898, David R. Thompson, father of Mrs. Samuel Stewart. Deceased was 73 years, 10 months and 24 days old. He was a constant member of the United Presbyterian church until the time of his death. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. The family desire to thank the friends who so kindly assisted during his sickness, death and burial. [Memorial poem for "Grandpa" follows.]
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Died: Norman Green, of Lake City township, an old settler, died at his home on Monday of this week, May 9th, 1898, of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Green was an excellent citizen, a good neighbor and a kind father. He was a little past middle age and leaves a wife and large family. The remains were buried in the cemetery at Lake City. The family have the sympathy of all.
May 20, 1898, pg 3, col 2
Born: Dr. R.B. Burney reports a 10 ' pound girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Knee, on Friday of last week, the 13th.
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Born: To Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Randolph, on Sunday, May 21st, a boy baby of regulation weight. May he grow up to be as good a man as his father and have his mother's politics.
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Died: "John Higgins Dead. Dies Suddenly of Heart Disease While Acting as Funeral Director at an Interment in Highland Cemetery" - Uncle John Higgins has crossed the great divide into that mysterious beyond which he believed was the place where every man must finally stand face to face with his God and be judged according to the deeds done in the body. Uncle John Higgins was a strong rugged man, given to plain speech, yet, withal, some of the impulsiveness incident to the Irish blood that flowed in his veins. While not voluble, he possessed that trait which commanded respect from the grown and love from the children. His death was sudden and almost tragic in its character. While acting as director of the funeral of John Kearsing, on Saturday, May 28th, 1898, at about 11:30 o'clock, he was stricken with acute neuralgia of the heart, and fell dead. The death occurred at Highland Cemetery. The body of John Kearsing had just been lowered into the grave and the cemetery sexton was preparing to fill the grave, when Uncle John was seen to sink to the ground. He probably died as he fell, as he gave only a couple of gasps - the air leaving his lungs - after reaching the ground. His death, while a shock to everybody on account of its suddenness, was not entirely a surprise to those who knew him best. About two years ago he had a severe attack of heart disease, and since that time has had slight attacks. The funeral occurred from the Higgins residence on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. Rev. J.F. Irwin, of the M.E. church, of which Mr. Higgins was a member, preached the funeral sermon. The I.O.O.F., A.O.U.W. and K.&L. Of S., of this city, to which orders Mr. Higgins belonged, attended in a body. The attendance of citizens was very large, making the funeral one of the largest in point of attendance ever held in this city. John Higgins was born at Rondout, N.Y., Oct. 15, 1842; died, Medicine Lodge, Kan., May 28th, 1898. When a young man he removed to Illinois, and at Lebanon, in that state, was united in marriage to Mary J. Morris on May 6th, 1861. On Aug. 12th, 1862, he enlisted in the 117th Illinois Infantry - Company I - and served for three years. In 1880, he came with his family to this city, and for a time conducted a blacksmith shop in connection with his brother-in-law, Dan Morris. Selling his interest in the shop to his partner, he engaged in the hotel business for awhile and then in the furniture and undertaking business, which he conducted successfully up to the time of his death. He united with the M.E. church at Lebanon, Ill., soon after returning from the army, and remained an earnest member the balance of his life. He leaves a widow and one daughter - Mrs. Ambrose Allen - who will miss him every hour. His little grandchildren, who loved him, and asked no greater favor than to be with him, will think the days not so full of sunshine now that grandpa is gone. John Higgins was a careful, frugal man. He leaves his family well provided for, and everything about his business well in hand. His life was insured for $2,000 in the A.O.U.W. and $1,000 in the K. and L. of S. He was strict in business and frank and honorable. He was a popular man and possessed of much public spiritedness, and was connected with our city government a number of different years. Uncle John Higgins is gone. Would that we could pen a eulogy fitting to him, but he leaves for himself a monument in the respect to be found in the hearts of those who knew him best, in honor of a life well lived. [Resolution of Pioneer Lodge #179, I.O.O.F. follows.]
Jun 3, 1898
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Born: Dr. W.H. Moore reports a nice girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reif on Tuesday of this week, May 31st.
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Born: A nice girl baby, weighing about 7 pounds, handsome as her mother and her father's joy, was born to Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Brandon on Thursday, June 2nd, 1898. Dr. Cushenbery in attendance.
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Born: A fine boy baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. F.O. Gates on Tuesday, May 31st, Dr. T.W. Davis of Sharon officiating.
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Married: At the residence of the bride's parents, west of this city, on Wednesday, June 1st, 1898, John C. Isaacs, of Canadian, Texas, was married to Miss Viola M. Bloom, Elder M.B. Ingle officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Bloom and has grown up in this county. The Cresset extends its best wishes for life, health, wealth and happiness for the young people. We understand they will live in Texas.
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Married: In the parlor of the Grand Hotel this city, on Wednesday, June 1st, 1898, Martin W. Brown, of Hardtner, was united in marriage to Martha E. Vail of Kiowa, M.B. Ingle officiating.
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Marriage License: Probate Judge Funk issued a license yesterday for the marriage of Albert M. Sale and Miss Freddie M. Kimball, both of Mingona township.
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Married: On Tuesday evening, June 7th, Jesse Overstreet was married at Columbus, Ind., to Miss Kate Kyle Crump. Jesse Overstreet at one time practiced law in this city with his brother, S.L. Overstreet, and is well known by old timers here. He is at present congressman from the seventh district of Indiana. The family of the bride is reported to be very wealthy. The bride and groom will make a bridal tour of the Pacific coast.
Jun 24, 1898
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Married: At the residence of the bride's mother, in Lincoln, Nebr., on Wednesday, June 22nd, 1898, Charles Q. Chandler was united in marriage to Miss Olive Thayer, at 9:00 o'clock a.m. Charles Q. Chandler, president of the Citizens State Bank, of this city, and interested in a number of financial institutions in the west, is too well known to need any words from us. He is a young man of means, with good habits and is inclined to home life, and consequently, should make a good husband. Miss Thayer, the bride, is a daughter of Mrs. E.J. Thayer. She resided near this city with her parents and sisters for about a year, up to the death of her father, about three years ago. She is a young lady of nice appearance who has won many friends by her even disposition and kindly manner. The Cresset takes pleasure in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Chandler long life, happiness and success. The bride and groom will attend the exposition at Omaha and we are unable to say when they will arrive here, their home, for the immediate future, at least. [See transcription of Barber County Index @ Apr 18, 1900 for birth of twins to Mr. and Mrs. Chandler.]
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Married: At the home of the bride's parents near this city, on Wednesday evening, June 22, 1898, John Strothers was married to Miss Nellie MacGregor. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MacGregor. She is a young lady with many friends. The groom is an industrious young man of good habits and has the respect and confidence of all who know him. We are glad to congratulate this estimable couple and wish them much joy.
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Married: On Tuesday, June 21, 1898, in this city, Edwin O. Stuart was married to Miss Alice O'Dea, Rev. Father Sullivan, Catholic priest, officiating.
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