The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
March 27, 1891
Mrs. W.B. SNIDER, wife of one of our oldest and most esteemed settlers, died last Sunday morning after a sickness of six months. She had suffered so much of late that her death may almost be called a relief to her. Mr. Snider lives seven miles northwest of here, but for the better treatment of the sufferer the family moved several months ago into Mr. Brown's house, just west of twon. A number of the ladies of this city and vicinity interested themselves
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
January 1, 1892
We are sorry to chronicle the sudden death and accidental death of Wm. ELLER, who was well known by many of our readers. Last Thursday in company with his wife and daughter-in-law, he went to Wellsford to spend Christmas with relatives. When the train reached that place, it was dark, and while he was walking from the station with a little child in his arms, he stepped off the platform and fell a distance of about four feet, striking his breast on a tie
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
December 25, 1891
Fargo Lodge, No. 300, A.F.& A.M. , elected the following officers at their last stated communion, Dec. 21, 1891:
J.F. DUBOIS, W.M.; W.T. GIBSON, S.W.; Geo. S. SMITH,J.W.; J.A. IRONS, Sec.; L.J. WHITE, Treas.; E. BOYLE, S.D.; D.H. MURPHY, J.D.; W.A. WRIGHT, S.S.; Otis W. DUBOIS, J.S.; Thomas WADLEY, Tyler.
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
April 24, 1891
Married.
At the residence of the bride's parents, in Arkansas City, Kas., on April 20th, Hon. C.F. GRIMMER of Optima, Ok., Ty., and Miss Mattie LANE of Arkansas City. This acquaintance which ripened into matrimonty began last winter while Miss Lane was an enrolling clerk of the Upper House of the Territorial Legislature of Oklahoma, of which Mr. Grimmer was an active and honored member. Mr. Grimmer is a successful and prominent stock grower of Beaver Cou
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
November 21, 1890
County Officers.
District Judge, Theo. BOTKIN.
Representative, W.H. DAY.
County Clerk, L.E. KEIFER.
Treasurer, Adam T. RAGLAND.
Probate Judge, I.F. POSTON.
Register of Deeds, J.T. BOTKIN.
Sheriff, .W. DUNN.
Coroner, J.H. PITZER.
Surveyor, Harry EVANS.
County Attorney, J.B. ADAMS.
Supt. Public Instruction, Mrs. E.F. BROWN.
Clerk District Court, ?.F. McINTIRE.
Commissioners, T.A. SCATES,(?), C.C. ROBERTSON, Wm. HEULINE (?).
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
October 23, 1891
Mrs. Allan G. THURMAN, died last Saturday from effects of last winter's la grippe. It is thought the "Old Roman" will not long survive her.
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
December 19, 1890
A.F.& A.M.
The annual election of Fargo Lodge, No. 800, was held at their Hall in Liberal on Monday evening last. The following officers were elected:
J.F. DUBOIS, W.M.; G.C. BROWN, S.W.; W.T. GIBSON, J.W.; C.COOMER, Treas.; H.V. NICHOLS, Secretary; E. BOYLE, S.D.; D.H. MURPHY, J.D.; Wm. SCHOCKLEY, S.S.; O.H. STAFFORD, J.S.; Geo. FORBES, Tyler; H.R. MILNER, Chaplain.
Installation public to the families and invited guests of members. All Masons in good
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
January 2, 1891
Fighting Indians.
Last Monday morning while the 7th Cavalry was disarming Big Foot's Band of 120 Indians, near Wounded Knee River in Nebraska, suddenly the treacherous red rascals began firing on the troops. The fire was soon returned, with the result after an hour's fighting, of 92 to 130 dead Indians, and many bucks, squaws and pappooses, wounded, and about 30 soldiers killed, including Capt. WALLACE, and 14 wounded, including Lieut. GARLINGTON. The f
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
June 26, 1891
Died.
At his home in Liberal, at 8 o'clock A.M. Sunday, June 21st., Solomon S. DUBOIS, of Inflamation of the brain.
Brother Dubois was born Feb. 6th, 1837 in Franklin Co., Indiana. He was married May 12, 1860 to Eliza Kennedy who with their three sons survives him. He moved from Indiana to Fargo Springs in the Spring of 1886 since which time he has lived in the county. He became a member of the Masonic Order when a young man and has always taken pride in
The Liberal Lyre
Friday
December 5, 1890.
List of Advertised letters for the month ending November 30.
Allen, Eive, BROWN,H.R., CHISUM, B.T., FORBES, Lew., JENKINS, Jesse R., MOTE, J.C., NICKLES, M.D., OWENS, Frank C., STOWE, Jacob, TANNER, J.H., WILSON, W.J.
Drop Letters--DERANT(?), Mabel Mrs., PETTIE, Charles.
Cards.--BUCKLES, J.A., FORBES, L.E.; Emma MILLS, P.M.
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
September 4, 1891
The following list of grand and petit jurors has been drawn for the September term of the U.S. and Territorial courts which commence here on the 15th.
Grand Jurors: James INNIS, James LAUGHRIN, George W. LONG, A.C. BRUNER, Jud Van EVERY,
N.J. RHODES,Ed MARCELLUS, Lee HOWARD, Charles HULIT, John SINCLAIR, Smith ELLIS,J.A. FLETCHER, J.R. QUINN, J.C. STODDARD.
Petit Jurors: A.C. ROGERS, J.G. BRYSON, John MARSHAL, E.C. DUDLEY, H. D. MEECE, Wiley RHODES,
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
May 22, 1891
Married.
At Pratt, Kas., May 6th, 1891, by Hon. Probate Judge, Mr. James A. FULLER of Seward County, to Miss Mary WOLF of Pratt County. The happy couple came from Pratt in a carriage arriving Sunday evening last about 5 o'clock P.M., and were surprised to find several couples from Liberal at their home to welcome them. Jim appears proud over capturing that Wolf but outsiders think it a "standoff" for while Fuller got the Wolf, it is equally true that the W
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
December 11, 1891
On the 9th inst. there was a gathering at the residence of Mr. Alexander RUSSELL for the purpose of witnessing the marriage of their daughter, May E. to Mr. J.C. SWILER. Miss Russell was one of Liberal's most estimable young ladies, always lending a helping had to every good cause. Mr. Swiler was until recently one of the leading druggist of this city and is a gentleman in the true sense of the word. The solemn and impressive marriage ceremony of the
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
May 28, 1891
Mrs. Mary HITCH, wife of James K. Hitch and daughter of Henry WESTMORELAND, died Friday, Mary 22, at six o'clock in the morning. She had been sick for nearly two weeks and underwent intense suffering. She leaves four children to mourn her loss.
The Liberal Lyre
Friday
January 1, 1892
Last Sunday the fourth little girl came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. RICKARD, of Liberal. Girls are mighty nice, and the more the merrier.
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
November 27, 1891
A 2-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs., Joseph BITTAKER, who lived on their farm near Ulysses ws burned to death in their burning dwelling last week. The upper story of the dwelling was discovered on fire by the mother who took her two children to a place of safety; and hastened to the upper story to save a trunk of valuables. When she returned the child had re-entered the lower story and the upper floor had just fallen in. The mother could hear the cries
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
October 39, 1891
Republican Ticket.
For Sheriff, E.S. GUYMON of Liberal Township; For Co. Treasurer, Frank MARSH, Liberal Township; For Register of Deeds, Harvey MARTIN, Liberal Township; For Co. Clerk, L.E. KEIFFER, Liberal Township; For Surveyor, H.C. EVANS, of Fargo Township; For Coroner, Dr. H.H. SUTHERLAND, Liberal Township.
Liberal Twp. Ticket.
For Trustee, C.L. DILLEN; For Clerk, J.C. SWILER; For Treasurer, A. CROTHERS; Justice of the Peace, L.J. WHITE, W.T. GI
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The Liberal Lyre
Friday
November 21, 1893
Born on the 20th., inst., to Judge ETZOLD and wife, a daughter, weighing 9 pounds. Parties doing well. Dr. Sutherland officiated. That daughter caused Judge Etzold to do "the cigar act" in great style.
The Colby Tribune
Thomas County
Thursday
February 4, 1915
Justice of the Peace.
Kingery twp, Albert SCHUESSLER; S. Randall twp, John ROEBEN(?); Smith twp, Josiah RHOTEN.
Constables.
Hale twp, C.E. MALLORY; S.Randall twp, Henry OSTMEYER; Smith twp, W.S. McINTYRE.
The Topeka Daily Capital
Friday
December 23, 1960
Topeka Man Dies At 88; Rites Set.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wall-Diffenderfer Chapel for Cornelius (Big Mac) McDONOUGH, 88, 1730 Medford, who died in a local hospital Thursday.
He was born in McDonough County, Ill., Dec. 5, 1872, and had lived in Topeka since 1940. He was a retired Santa Fe Railway boilermaker after 35 years of service.
His wife, Mrs. Stella McDonough, died Aug. 28, 1953.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Clarence H. BAKER, of
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
March 13, 1891
On Monday last at 10:30 a.m. Engine No. 148, DUNN at the lever, arrived at Liberal pushing the snow-plow. It was following by a drag-train (a train to hitch on the snow-plow behind and pull her out when she get stuck in a snow bank.), composed of Engines Nos. 155, Ed. O. FOSS at the throttle, and No. 224, McGEE in the Cab; one flat car of coal and a caboose, all in charge of conductor CLARK, with 15 or 20 shovellers aboard. The track was now cleared and
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
May 1, 1891
Brother James SPEARS, a member of Liberal Lodge No. 283, A.O.U.W. who with his faithful wife and two little ones left Liberal two weeks ago, to seek health amidst childhood's scenes or find Death's downy pillow in mother's arms; arrived at his mother's home in Oriskany Falls, N.Y. on Saturday evening, April 18th. and passed away the following Tuesday noon. He died where he was born Sept. 24th, 1854. In 1888 with his family he removed to Seward County, Kas.,
The Liberal Lyre
Friday
December 25, 1891
A telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. T.J. McDERMOTT Tuesday morning, announcing the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. LIPSCOMB, of Bucklin. Mrs. Mc went up Tuesday and Mc is just counting the hours until he can see his little granddaughter.
The Liberal Lyre
Seward County
Friday
November 21, 1890
Liberal Lodge, No. 283, A.O.U.W.
Meets every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, in the lodge room. The following are the officers:
Chas. SUMMERS, M.W.
H.V. NICHOLS, P.M.W.
G.(?) W. MITCHELL, Overseer.
Frank RYAN, Foreman.
L. WILLSTAEDT, Recorder.
J.H. SPURGEON, Financier.
W.N. WRIGHT, Receiver.
E.O. DeVOSS, Guide.
Geo. MORRIS, I.W.
B.J. SAVAGE, O.W.