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[THE ATCHISON COUNTY MAIL, May 4, 1882 missing] THE ATCHISON COUNTY MAIL, May 11, 1882 County Court Proceedings - $25.00 to Bennett Crossley out of pauper fund for benefit of Mrs Marion Spencer a poor person.... John L. Shelters, who for the past three years has been in Deadwood D. Territory, arrived home on last Tuesday. Frank Farmer was notified by telegraph last week of the illness of a mother and sister in Ohio. Frank immediately left for that State. A.T. McCreary a former resident of this city, better known as "Tate," but now Superintendent of the John Combe Job Printing Office, at St Joseph, was shaking hands with old acquaintances in this city last week. Tarkio items - On one day of last week Mr Jas Zook and Mrs Bachelor, our post-mistress, closed their doubleharness bargain and set out on their honey-moon. Returning on Friday evening, they met a serenade from the Tarkio band. THE ATCHISON COUNTY MAIL, May 18, 1882 Letter from those who have moved to Dodge City, Kansas...tells all about the town.... Linden Laconics - We learn that Wm R. Belding has sold his farm, and will soon leave for California where he will engage in lucrative business of digging for the golden ore. We wish William success in his new home. We learn that the Rock Port post office is soon to be supplied with a new set of boxes and various other needed improvements made. Henry Hoppenstedt, of Benton township gave us a pleasant call while in town on Monday. Mr Hoppenstedt is one of the solid Democratic Germans, of this county, and has resided here for about thirteen years. Ed Wilson, Dan Ruland, and Bell? Christian, leave today for Deadwood D.T. They were bidding their numerous friends goodbye on Tuesday, after which they left town to where their herd of cattle were, some eight miles east of here and will start from there. We wish them good success and a pleasant journey. A TERRIBLE AFFAIR - Again we are called upon to chronicle one of the most sad and distressing accidents that ever occured in this county. One that resulted fatally to Mr James Smith, one of our most esteemed citizens and a prominent farmer of Templeton township. The fact in the case as near as we have been able to learn them from vigorous and diligent inquiry, are about as follows: On last Saturday evening about 8 o'clock, Mr James Smith was returning home with a load of hay, which he had been out east of Rock Port after, and had got within sixty rods of his home when the terrible accident happened. The road leading to Brownville from Phelps has all been graded up to a height of five or six feet, and in some places perhaps higher and freight teams in hauling goods from Phelps to Brownville had caused deep ruts to be made in the road. There is a deep slough a short distance from Phelps which had been bridged, and it was while driving on to this slough bridge that the wheels on one side of the wagon came down in an instant in one of those deep ruts, causing the load of hay to turn over into the slough, and Mr Smith who was on top of the load of hay went under with the entire load on him, into six or eight inches of water and mud, causing almost instant death by strangulation. Mr Waugh, his father-in-law who was on the load with him, escaped by almost a myracle. It is supposed that he being nearer the end of the load, there was not as much weight on him, and he struggled and crawled out. Ready assistance went at once to the rescue of the unfortunate men, but before the load of hay could be taken from the body of Mr Smith, his soul had entered into the Great Beyond and all human aid was left shocked and powerless. Mr Smith, was a son of E.T. Smith, and a brother of R.R. Smith who lives in Dale township. He moved from Bates county this state, last spring, where he resided up to the time of his death. Mr Smith lived on the farm known as the old Jacky Parker farm, within a quarter of a mile of the town of Phelps, he having purchased the same from Mr Parker last spring. He also had eighty acres rented of Abe Williams a former resident of this county, but now of Barnard Nodaway county. He leaves a wife and one child, a father, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn his tragic death. We learn that Mr Smith was a prominent member of the Ancient Order of United Workman, and held a life policy in that order for $2000, and was in good standing at the time of his death. To the friends and relatives who are thus so terribly and suddenly bereft of a fond parent, husband, son and brother, no combination of words can bring consolation....The funeral services were conducted at English Grove on Monday by R. Buckham, and the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the English Grove Cemetery, there to await the ressurection morn. Langdon Locals - We are pained to announce the death of James W. Smith, which occured near his home in Phelps City on the 13th inst. He was returning home with a load of hay, when the wagon upset throwing him to the ground and covering him with the hay. Willing hands were soon at work clearing off the hay, but when found life was extinct. The deceased taught the first term of school at our school house when it was moved to the present site. He has many friends and acquaintancs in this locality who will learn of his death with deep regret. He leaves a wife one child and a host of friends to mourn his untimely death.... High Creek items - I.E. McFarland has returned from Dakota. S.T. Willard, Fred Lutzi and I.F. Griffin are expected soon....We were called to mourn the death of Mrs Simpson Finnell. She was buried May 4th, the largest funeral we have ever attended in this county.... Dissolution notice - Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between A. Traub and Charles Volkman, under the firm name of A. Traub & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent, A. Traub retiring. Charles Volkman will collect all debts and accounts. THE ATCHISON COUNTY MAIL, May 25, 1882 Westboro items - So much has already been said about Westboro that we can hardly think of anything new to write about that thriving little town. The village of Westboro is about 18 months of age and has never had a future-countyseat prospect, nor a division station boom to build it up, but has had a steady growth every since the town lots were first sold, until today she stands the most beautiful village in Atchison County. Very justly may the village of Westboro be termed "the queen of Atchison." In the shipping of grain and stock, she stands second to no town in Atchison County. In the selling of good she has no superior in northwestern Missouri.. For good natured merchants and clerks she "takes the cake." For good hotels she is not excelled by any other town in Atchison county. The new bank is in running order and Capt T.J. Wright is just as smiling as of yore. W.B. Carroll still wields the yard stick of Sawyer Howard & Co's. W.D. Otis still weighs the grain and stock of the farmers, for Mathus, Howard and Co. James M. Coulter, of the city drug store, is just as good natured as formerly. Mr Fishblatt, the new drug dispenser at Buck's popular drug house, is quite a favorite in Westboro. William Kime, the new clothier, is having a good trade and of course is happy. Geo. W. Granger and Cash Coulter, our famous painters are having lots of work and are well pleased with the outlook at Westboro. J.W. Granger, mine host of the Granger House, has a crowded house all the time. Mr Granger certainly knows how to feed the hungry public. Owing to the illness of Mrs Lytle, of the Lytle House, this hotel is closed just at present. Mr Wood, the worthy landlord of the Wood House, is having plenty of customers and appears to be doing well. J.W. Scranton keeps a restaurant on main street, sets a good table and in consequence is having plenty of customers. Henry Davis wields the lather brush and razor for the Westboroites and is a favorite with all the boys. Wm Davis, formerly a Tarkilian, now has a good Blacksmith shop in Westboro and expressed himself as being well pleased with the change. E. Heerman another wielder of the sledge hammer at Westboro, is having a good trade and doing well. Sawyer, Howard & Co are selling "scads" of general merchandise and farm machinery. E.W. Sapp, the good looking livery man, is having plenty of calls and making lots of money. Bower & Co sell lots of groceries and also do a good business in their meat market. Fred Smith the harness maker is doing a good business and of course as a natural consequence is happy. Drs Safford and Hamblin attend to the sick people of Westboro. They are both number one physicians. The drug house of O.W. Buck and J.M. Coulter, is as fine as any in northwest Missouri. Eustick & Sandell carry a new selected stock of general merchandise and are having a large and increasing trade. G.M. Spencer shoes and boots the people of Westboro. Mack is a good fellow and bound to make a success. A.F. VanLeuven still owns the Eclipse Billiard Hall and is doing a land office business. A fline line of school books and stationary, may always be found at the Post office store. J.W. Davis has the only exclusive hardware store in town, and is doing a good business. Mrs W.E. McCain has a fine millinery establishement, and is doing a good business. W.E. McCain is a practical plasterer and brick-layer, and give good satisfaction. D.R. Dunlap carries a large stock of furniture and general merchandise, and is having a large run of customers. Palmer & Co., have the only lumber yard at this place, and are selling a great deal of lumber. The yard is under the supervision of Mr E.C. Hale. Miss Emma Alexander does all kinds of dressmaking in the most approved styles. Isaac Frampton, an old resident of Atchison county, carries a splendid stock of groceries and provisions, and is doing a number one business. The store is under the careful management of Mr Thos Homer, also another settler in Atchison county. T.A. Woodward, the real estate and law agent reports business rushing. Frank Granger has tired of Colorado life and is now dealing out the cigars and cider at the Eclipse billiard and Pool Parlor. Before another month shall have passed never more to return, Westboro will be on an equal footing with the other towns in the county for she will then have a newspaper, something that she has needed for a long time.... Fairfax items - ... Dr L. Hammond, who lives near Scandia, Kan., was shaking hands with his friends at this place, the first of the week. The Dr is an old residenter of this county, but moved to Scandia last spring. We understand that George Lahue, and his wife of Benton township, will soon leave for the summer to the Old Country. They go with the hope of benefiting Mrs Lahue's health which has been seriously impaired for several months. Wm Moore had born on his farm a three-legged colt that seems to be spry and active.... Watson items - James F.B. McNeal died of consumption on the 13th inst. The death of this good young man has brought sadness to the hearts of the many relatives and friends. The trial of giving up their darling boy was almost more than the aged parents could bear.... Administrator's Notice - Charles White, deceased; John Richards, administrator.... |