ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, January 1, 1881, Saturday

Letter from N.M.T. at Wahoo, Saunders co Ne....

Magnet Melenge - ...

Mrs Harper of Indianapolis and Miss Nellie Durfee, of Decatur, Ill., sister and niece of A.B. Durfee, Esq., who were here on a visit, left on Wednesday for home.

We learn from the ADVERTISER that Mrs Bailey, wife of Capt S.M. Bailey, died suddenly on Monday night at their home in Brownville. Mrs Bailey was a daughter of George Harman of this county, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her.

Oregon SENTINEL: Tarkio City the new town in Atchison county has thirty houses and over one hundred population; made up principally of printers. Two papers are already published there and it is to have another by the middle of January. The owners of these papers must live, and as their business will certainly not support them, we advise their neighbors to look out for their wood piles and smoke houses.

Married - By Albert---[paper missing] on the 24th day of Decem--- Charles Orin Benedict to Miss .....Marshal all of Atchison county, Missouri.[paper torn through this]

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, January 8, 1881 Saturday

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Watson Happenings - On Monday of last week the body of R.P. Morgan, brother of Judge W.H. Morgan of this place, was brought back to Lewis, Iowa, from Los Angeles, California, where he died about two weeks previous. He had been afflicted for several years with that dread scourge of this climate, consumption, and in September last he went West hoping to receive permanent benefit by change of climate, but grew constantly worse until death ended his suffering. He had acquired splendid business attainments and was esteemed for his unswerving integrity....

Mrs James Vest and J.F. Shaver and family left this week for Cedar Springs, VA., on a visit.

The Centre Point post-office was last week abolished, as nearly all the patrons of that office get their mail at Tarkio.

Chrs. Schneider had a visit this week from three brothers and a son. The four brothers had not been together before for upwards of fourteen years, and the son he had never before seen, but Chrs. thinks we will soon get sort o'used to him, as he has come to stay.

E.J. Stiles is stepping it stately now. A nice little infant of the female persuasion arrived at his domicile on Sunday morning.

J.C. Davison who formerly resided in this county, but is now living at Gamma, Missouri, spent the holidays with relatives in this county.

Mr Lyman B. Stivers, one of Rock Port's oldest citizens and business men, died on Sunday morning last after a somewhat lingering illness. He was for many years engaged in the mercantile trade in this city, and enjoyed in a high degree the respect and confidence of the people. The funeral took place at the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon, after which the remains were conveyed to Green Hill cemetery for interment.

Letter from N.M.T. from Wahoo, Nebraska....

Miss Kate Campbell story - ...

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, January 15, 1881, Saturday

Westboro Items - Please allow a neighbor of this little wide-awake business town to tell the people of Atchison county what is going on here.

It is quite a lively little town. Business is quite lively. Already there are several hundred bushels of corn sold and a large quantity of shelled corn shipped.

There is one blacksmith shop in full blast, owned by Eli Herman; one meat shop and dwelling combined, owned by W.H.H. Shefe; one grocery, owned by F. Low, who also deals in grain....Corn scales, office and one large corn crib owned by L.B. Day; and last, the depot, which is very nice, or will be when it is finished....

Final Settlement - estate of Blanch Dack....

The editor of the Burlington Junction POST is the proud owner of a yaller purp, and all his neighbors wish the dorg was cremated.

The Tarkio BLADE, the first number of which was issued last week, is on our table. It is a five column quarto, Democratic in politics, and is edited and published by M.A. and L.N. Kelso. “Mate” used to preside over the columns of the MAIL of this city, and any one familiar with his peculiar style will not fail to recognize his presence in the BLADE. Go in on your nerve, Mate, and keep the BLADE sharp.

Magnet Melenge - Mr Mitch Lowe, who has been sick a long time, died on Sunday and was buried Monday in the Linden cemetery. Prof Quick preached and conducted the funeral service. Prof Quick is a very profound reasoner on the resurrection. He can prove the resurrection of the Savior as plain as an axiom in mathematics....

Blanchard Items - John McIlhenny and D. Yohe, of Emporia, expect to remove in a few weeks with their families to Nuckols Co., Neb....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, January 22, 1881, Saturday

Notes from the Tarkio country - Center Point, Mo Jan 15th, 1881. The former greatness of the "Point" has departed, and in this dreary winter weather has the deserted appearance of a last year's bird nest. But Messrs Dunlap & Co continue to "hold the fort."...

David Allison is visiting at his old home at St Thomas, Ontario.

Oliver Lewis of Nebraska City was visiting the family of John Kish last week. He left for home Monday.

Jerry Pebly was arraigned before Squire Kessler on Wednesday on the charge of assulting with intent to kill one Levi McIntosh. Mr Pebly was acquitted.

Taylor Lewis was called home from Kansas by the illness of his mother, and is now visiting friends in this locality. Mrs Lewis, we are glad to say, is recovering.

Miss Fannie Nepher, of Brownville, Neb., committed suicide on Tuesday afternoon by taking strychnine. The ADVERTISER thinks she was angered because her mother wished to advise her regarding a matrimonial alliance. She repented of the rash act when it was too late.

Mr Andrew Martin, of Sullivan, Illinois, arrived in town late last week and was with his daughter, Mrs Mary E. Davis, during her last illness. He returned home this week.

A.C. Hansen received a dispatch on Monday night announcing the sudden death of his sister, Mrs O.B. Toole, at her home in Quincy, Illinois. Mr Hanson took the night train for St Joseph where the remains were brought for interment. The funeral took place on Tuesday in that city. Mrs Toole spent several days last fall visiting with her brother's family in this city, and was greatly liked by all who became acquainted with her.

Nelson's Mad stone story ... [cures hydrophobia] ...Uncle John informs us that this tone has been in his possession since 1843 and that he has cured over a hundred cases and never had one to fail. --Savannah DEMOCRAT

Death of a Good Woman - On Sunday last about ten o'clock am., Mrs Mary E. Davis, of this city breathed her last. She had been ill for about two weeks, but her disease seemed to baffle all medical skill. She was an amiable christian lady, and was greatly beloved ay all who knew her. Mrs Davis was a daughter of Andrew and Nancy Martin, now residing in Moultrie county, Illinois. Was born in Jefferson county, Ky., February 22, 1838. Removed with her parents to Illinois in 1851 and was married at the home of her parents in Moultrie county, July 19, 1855. Came to Atchison county with her husband in 1859, residing the most of the time in Rock Port. She was an honored member of the Baptist church here since its organization in 1871, and died in the calm confidence of the christian's faith. She leaves a husband, father, mother and four brothers and a host of friends to mourn her demise. Her funeral took place on Monday at 2 pm at the Baptist church, the service being conducted by Rev Wm Steward, assisted by Revs Lake and Willis, after which the remains were conveyed to Green Hill cemetery for interment.

Magnet Melenge - William Townsend an influential farmer of this neighborhood, is making preparation to emigrate to Kansas....As I am well acquainted with this entire township, I thought it my duty to give a short sketch of the territory and inhabitants. Polk township is rather the finest section of Atchison county. The soil is equally as good as the best, besides it contains the largest body of timber in the county, and is extremely well watered. High Creek and Rock Creek both water this township, and both streams afford splendid mill power. Thousands of never-failing springs burst from the bosom of the earth all along the creeks and little streams. There is a place well up rock Creek where, if a thirsty cow will bawl very loud, the water will come bubbling from the earth....There are three good church houses in this township--Linden, Centennial and Grange. The latter was principally built through and by the influence of Mr N.O. Hopkins' mind and money. The Centennial has felt the influence of Mr Jas Lowe more than any other man. It is a grand thing to have plenty of money and then be ready and willing to spend it in a good cause. The erection of the Linden house is due more to the labor and untied purse of Chas Carpenter than any other persons....There are nine school districts in Polk township. About 540 scholars, between 6 and 21; and not much danger of any decrease....There are three very prominent M.D.'s, in this township -- Drs Buckham, Moore, and Hammond. One splendid equestrian pharmacutist. He can diagnose the ailment of a horse, if the horse will only tell him where he hurts.

Blanchard notes - ...

Married - On Sunday, Dec 15th? 1880 by Rev Jonathan S. Zuck, at his residence, Mr Walter K. Bowman and Miss Flora E. Benedict. All of Atchison co, Mo.

Married - On January 9th, 1881 at the residence of the bride's father, by A.B. Benedict, J.P. Mrs Nathan Ouderberk and Miss Bertha Cuatt?. All of Atchison Co.

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, January 29, 1881, Saturday

Cow Branch items - Cow Branch, Mo, Jan 24, '81 -

more about Ida Murray - The home of our worthy citizen, Mr and Mrs Murray, was again made desolate by the death of their youngest and only daughter, Elmarene. In just four months the good Shepherd has called five of his lambs from that home. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of friends and neighbors and all realize that our loss is their eternal gain.

Perry York, a worthy citizen of the Watson neighborhood, died on Saturday last of pneumonia.

Mr and Mrs J.D. Dopf went to Omaha last Saturday to attend the funeral of Rev Wm Harlow who died in that city on Saturday.

Mrs Wiley Kincanon, and her young babe, aged about ten days, died on Sunday night last at her home near the Taylor school house. She leaves a husband and several children.

And now it is Gaede & Baker's time for rejoicing. Mrs Gaede presented her husband with a nice boy baby on the 20th inst., and Mrs Baker made her husband a gift of a handsome girl baby on the 21st. And there is great joy in both household thereat.

Mrs C.F. Rapp presented her husband with a 16 pound baby girl yesterday morning. "Kohl" challenges Atchison county to produce her equal.

Mr T.J. Emmert, of this city, shipped 152 head of cattle of his own feeding last Monday to Chicago. He was accompanied by H.R. Scott, who was also shipping stock.--TARKIO REPUBLICAN

Quite a sensation was created at the revival at the M.E. Church on Tuesday evening by one Thomas Jennings who lost control of himself and began talking loudly and gesticulating wildly. Friends interfered and had him removed, but the excitement cause the meeting to terminate rather abruptly. Mr Jennings is subject to epileptic fits and spells of insanity. He was confined for several weeks last summer to the insane asylum at St joseph where he found temporary relief. On Wednesday Judge Josly ordered him to be returned to that institution for treatment.

Blanchard Shavings - ...

Watson News - Charles Hall, a well-to-do farmer of the vicinity of Salem, Nebraska, and formerly a citizen of this county, was here on a visit to his people last week....Perry York died of lung fever on last Saturday, having been sick only a few days....

Death of an Old Citizen - Jacob Shandy, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, departed this life at his home in Phelps City, on Wednesday last after a few weeks illness. Mr Shandy removed with his family to Atchison county in 1853, and has ever since made this his home. He was the father of twelve children, seven of whom are still living. His wife, who was one year his junior, died in November last, since which time his health has steadily failed. At the time of his death he was 76 years, 3 months and 17 days old. The funeral took place at Phelps City on Thursday and was conducted by Rev Langly, of Watson. The remains were taken the Millsap burying ground for interment.

Married - On Sunday, Jan 25,1881, at the office of and by T.J. Wright, J.P., Mr Wm J. Brady and Miss Fountinelle Hitchcock, both of Shenandoah, Iowa.

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, February 5, 1881, Saturday

Magnet Melenge -...

C.N. VanPelt, of the MAIL, has a bran splinter new baby at his dwelling.

The new depot at Westboro on the Tarkio Valley railroad is completed, and a Mr Ringo placed in charge as station agent.

Henry Rich departed for Jefferson City on Wednesday evening. Sheriff Gray went along in order to see that he reported promptly at the "pen."

W.B. Orr received a dispatch on Monday night announcing the death of his father at his home in Pennyslvania. He departed by the first train to be present at the funeral.

The case of Elizabeth Hall vs Dr G.W.E. Chamberlain for malpractice....

Tarkio Topics - J.L. Gray, living one mile and a half northwest of this city, killed two gray wolves last Thursday morning....

Watson News - ...

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, February 12, 1881, Saturday

Cow Branch items - ...

Blanchard Straws - ...

Coon Deatz young son is less than a week old, and weighs 12 1/2 pounds. Coon is correspondingly proud.

Philip Walter Jr left on Wednesday with his family for Nebraska, where they expect to make their future home.

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, February 19, 1881, Saturday

Joseph Dack for the past ten years a residence of Lincoln township has bought a farm in Nucholls county, Neb., and will remove to it at once.

Cow Branch Squibs - ...

Married - On Tuesday, Jan 27th, 1881, by J.C. Moore, Mr S.C. Adamson to Miss Mollie A. Wallace, both of this county.

County Court - ordered that Catherine Townsend be sent to Asylum No 2 at St Joseph.

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, February 26, 1881

Blanchard notes - death of Gracie Willis [paper partly torn away]...

David Campbell, for several years past a resident of this county, has bought a farm near Waterville, Kas. He left on Monday with his family for his new home.

Word reached this city by messenger on Monday that C.A. Helt, better known as Aaron Helt, a young man residing in Lincoln township, had taken his life by swallowing arsenic. Deceased resided with his step-father, two miles south of Blanchard. According to a correspondent of the NONPEREIL he took the poison in the presence of a step-sister to whom he had threatened to commit suicide unless she would consent to marry him. Sabbath evening about half-past nine  o'clock, in the presence of his step-sister and a young man who was waiting on her, he took the fatal dose from the blade of his pen-knife. Dr Carter, of Blanchard, was sent for but nothing could be done for him. He repented of his rash act and asked the doctor, "Is there no help for me?" But it was too late.

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ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, March 5, 1881, Saturday

Blanchard notes - about suicide of Aaron Healt...and about a bunch of suicides many of which were influenced by alcohol such as Mr Bachelor of Centre Point and Aaron Healt of Hazle Grove....

Miss Emma Uhlig, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Uhlig, of Templeton township, died on Wednesday last after a lingering and very painful illness of nearly two months, aged fourteen years and four months. The funeral took place on yesterday at the family residence, and was conducted by Rev Homer Davison. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Brownville.

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Watson News - We understand that Mr John McNeal, Sr., now of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and father of our John McNeal, is arranging to return to this place in the spring to locate permanently. He has been living in Southern Missouri and Kansas for the last fifteen years and has come to the conclusion that this is truly God's country.

Married - On Sunday Feb 27th, 1881, at the bride's parents, near Centre Grove, by T.J. Wright, J.P., Mr Virgil Cradit to Miss Lizzie Clement all of Atchison county, Missouri.

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, March 12, 1881, Saturday

M. Giannini, of Phelps, is the proud father of twins, both of the male persuasion. Such little episodes do not occur every day in a man's life, nor to every one. "G" is to be congratulated.

Mrs Burg, wife of George Burg, near Linden, died on last Saturday morning. The funeral took place at Grange Hall on Sunday, the service being conducted by Elder Quick, She had been ill for many months.

Our long time friend Ansel Steck has concluded to try a change of base, and has therefore brought a farm in Kansas. He left this week with his family for his new home. We wish him success.

Watson items - A young man living with Jere Watts about four miles northeast of Watson, fell dead while passing out at the gate at Mr Watts' residence on the morning of the 3rd inst. The unfortunate man's name was Charles Miller. His widowed mother living in Western Kansas was telegraphed the sad event. She ordered the corpse forwarded to his former home which was done on the following day. Dr Moore, who examined the corpse, was of the opinion that death resulted from heart disease.

Married - On Sunday evening, March 6th, 1881 at the residence of D.A. Colvin, in this city, by Rev D.B. Lake, Mr Andrew J. Thompson and Miss Kate L. Colvin.

Married - By Albert Benedict J.P., on the 6th day of March 1881, Mr Harvey W. English to Miss Lorra E. Jennings. English of Atchison county, Jennings of Fremont co, Iowa.

Married - By Albert B. Benedict J.P., on the 6th day of March, 1881, Mr Gobryas M. Moore to Miss Katie A. Hatton, all of Atchison county, Missouri.

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, March 19, 1881, Saturday

Blanchard notes - ...

Aunt Betsey who writes the Magnet Melenges went to the Inauguration in Washington and writes about it....

Hamburg Happenings - ...

The family of Rev Wm Stewart arrived in this city last week from Quincy, Ill.

A new iron bridge is to take the place of the frail structure across Rock Creek near the Rock Port flouring mills.

Lorenzo McFarland and Geo Hedrick, late inmates of Lunatic Asylum No 2 at St Joseph, from this county, have recovered their reason and been discharged from the institution.

We are informed that the new station between Corning and Tarkio, on the Tarkio Valley road, at Green's, will be called Whiteson, in honor of Ed H. White.

High Creek Gleanings - ...

Phelps City News - That dread disease diphtheria, visited the home of Wm Kimbal at an early hour on the morning of the 8th taking as its prey Anna, a bright and winning child of 2 years and 7 months. She was sick but a few hours. Her funeral took place at one o'clock on Wednesday after which her remains were laid to rest in the Nuckols cemetery at Rock Port. Mr and Mrs Kimbal have the heart-felt sympathy of many friends in this their great trouble....Miss Clara Bartholomew returned with Mrs John Lauterbach to her home in Fairbury, Nebraska last Saturday to be gone six months....Mr Giannini wished it distinctly understood that he is the happy father of two bouncing baby boys: weight 6 and 7 pounds....The goods in the store formerly occupied by F.M. Thompson will be moved to Rock Port this week or early next, and the building will be repainted and fitted up immediately for the new firm of Bosenburg & Giannini....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, March 26, 1881, Saturday

Charles White, of the Watson neighborhood, has gone to Eureka Springs, Ark., to spend the summer for the benefit of his health.

Items from Phelps City - The reports are that persons living at and above the Narrows, are determined to cut the dyke through and let the surplus water down the river, and it is said there is plenty of water there to cover this whole bottom....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, April 2, 1881, Saturday

Watson Clippings - ...

George N. Draggoo is the happy "dad" of a 12 pound baby boy.

Mr and Mrs J.D. Finch, of Kansas are in this city on a visit. Mrs Finch is a sister of Uncle Jere Purdum and this is the second meeting in forty years.

Mr William Lentz, who has resided a number of year near Needles' bridge, died on Sunday afternoon last from imflammatory rheumatism. His family consisted of a wife and one child. He was one of Atchison county's most worthy citizens.

Miles Sickler left on the early train yesterday morning for Dixon, Ill., to visit his mother who is very ill and not expected to live.

Linden News - A little boy cam to Mr Snooks' house last week without a name....Napoleon Lowe will soon move to Nebraska, near Nebraska City....

Watson News  - accident of Frank Million....Joel A. Horn and Mrs Al Rhodes returned last week from Lewis, Iowa, where they had been to attend the funeral of Isham T. Horn, a brother of Joel A. Horn and father of Mrs Rhodes....

Died - March 17th 1881 little Waldo Wood, son of S.C. and H. Wood, aged 1 year 2months and 24 days....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, April 9, 1881, Saturday

Death of Capt Benj. F. Loan...about 62 years old, born in Kentucky...[paper mostly torn away]...

Linden news - ...

Blanchard Happenings - ...

Thos J. Rice recently received a letter from his aged grandfather conveying the sad news of the murder of John Q. Rice, and brother of our fellow townsman. Particulars are not given except that he met his death at the hands of a crowd of drunken men. He resides in Bell county, Kentucky.

On Thursday, of last week Miles Sickler received a telegram from Dixon, Illinois, stating that his mother was not expected to live. He started for that place at once, but arrived too late to ever behold his mother's face again. She had passed to that beautiful beyond from whose bosom no traveler returns. The remains were interred before Mr Sickler arrived. He returned home on Thursday.

Order of Publication - Melinda Huddard, Joseph Huddard, Sarah Anderson, Thos Horn, J.W. Horn, Taylor Goodwin, Baxter Goodwin, Josh Hull, Lewis Hall, James Horn, Eliza J. Cross and William Cross vs Angeline Broyles, Jefferson Broyles, Miles Shields and David Shields... publication be made notifying them that an action has been commenced against them by petition in the Circuit Court of Atchison county, in the State of Missouri. The object and general nature of which is to correct a deed from Nancy Shields to David Shields….

Trustee's Sale - Rachael Taylor and Jotham K. Taylor husband and wife....

Household Hints....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, April 16, 1881 missing....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, April 23, 1881

Watson - Mr Boston, the first inhabitant in Watson, walks as spry as ever. You may know him by his shawl....

Blanchard Musings - ...

Hamburg people are agitating the digging of a canal from that city to the Missouri. The proposed enterprise is the best way we have yet heard suggested to obtain control of the surplus waters of the Nishnabotna and to utilize that crooked stream....It is with sorrow that we are called upon to chronicle the death of Mr Amelia Williams which occurred at St Joseph on Friday of last week. Mrs Williams taught our public school in this city for a number of years, and more than one little girl cried bitterly over the sad news of her demise. She was an intimate and much loved friend of our family, but as she has passed to that beautiful beyond where sorrow and pain are not, we are comforted....

Elder T.J. Wyatt - April 9, at noon Elder T.J. Wyatt died very suddenly of neuralgia of the heart, at his home in St Joseph. Elder Wyatt was born in Fleming county, Kentucky in 1819, and came to St Joseph in 1845. He was Postmaster of St Joseph under Grant's administration, and had been elected to a number of offices, being County and Probate Judge. He has been a minister of the Christian denomination for many years, and is one of the oldest and most beloved ministers in the Western country. He and Gen Ben Loan were boys together in early days, and were firm friends from 1840 until death removed them. They were born in the same year, the same month, the same State came to this country about the same time, and died within nine days of each other. Elder Wyatt was down town that morning, and was feeling very well. He went home at 11 o'clock and at 12:15 was dead. He leaves a wife, aged 67, and four children--three boys and one girl--all grown.

Blanchard Musings - ...

real estate valuations of county....long...

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, April 30, 1881, Saturday        

Linden Correspondence - flood items....

Miss Bacon, who has been laying very low with consumption, was brought over from Phelps on Monday and left at Union city. We learn that she breathed her last on Wednesday night.

A child of Mr Clanton , who lived on the Frank Dragoo farm, died and could not be brought ashore on account of the water. Boats were sent in to aid them and the family brought out in safety. The child was interred a few days ago.

River items - about the flood....

ATCHISON COUNTY JOURNAL, May 7, 1881, Saturday

Blanchard Murmurings - Mrs N.B. Merritt has for several days been lying at the point of death. Her disease is cancer in the breast. The terrible sore has eaten almost entirely around her body. She and her husband spent several months at Creston, where everything that medical skill could devise was done for her. There are none in our community who will be mourned by a larger circle of friends. Great sympathy is felt for the afflicted family. [We learn that Mrs Merritt breathed her last a few days ago.--Editor]...

Ida Chambers and J.I. Vosburgh were to have a church wedding but owing to the sickness of her sister, they were married in an unpretentious manner at her home Thursday evening....

Much about the flood....

Linden Correspondence -

J.I. Vosburgh editor of the Blanchard RECORD, was married to Miss Ida Chambers of this county, April 21st. We wish Bro Vosburgh and his bonny bride many years of unalloyed happiness.

The new town on the Tarkio Valley railroad on Mr Green's farm was surveyed last week and christened Fairfax. A petition numerously signed has been forwarded to Washington requesting the appointment of S.P. Jewell, Esq., as post master.

A.B. McCreary received a dispatch announcing the death of Mrs A.H. Humiston, at Mt Ayr, Iowa, on Tuesday of this week. Mr Humiston is a brother-in-law of Mr McCreary's, and formerly resident in this city.

Married - At the office of T.J. Wright, J.P., on Sunday, May 1st, Mr Chas Tourtleotte to Miss Jane Foliart all of Atchison county.

Complete copy of the new marriage law in Missouri....