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Clay County MO Archives News.....Family Connections in Newspaper 1882
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The Liberty Tribune 1882
FAMILY CONNECTIONS IN NEWSPAPER.
The following are family connections that appeared in The Liberty Tribune,
Liberty, Clay County, Missouri during the year of 1882. The date of
publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).
Jan 6, 1882:
Acme.
Mr. Samuel Malotts children, Minnie and Willie, who have been sick with
typhoid fever for six weeks, are not so well.
Kearney.
James Qurelle spent the holidays very pleasantly at home trotting a fine 10-lb.
boy on his knee. Quite a nice Christmas gift.
A charming Christmas present. The wife of Mr. Pleasant Wilhite, near Holt,
presented her husband with twin girls on Christmas day, and now there is
rejoicing in that family. Mr. W. should subscribe for a copy of the Tribune
for each one of the darlings, so as to cultivate in them a love for the good,
useful and beautiful.
We acknowledge a call from Mr. G.W. Carey, of Sacramento City, California. His
is a son of Mr. Rans. Carey whose wife was Miss Gotcher, both old Clay
countians. We found the young gentleman not only good looking but very
intelligent. He will remaining our coty several weeks.
Mrs. Pauline Covington, of Madison co., Ky., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas.
M. Keller, near this city.
The census of Clay county must be taken over. Look at Speaks and Wilhite, and
now Jos. Hursel comes forward with a 12 lb. boy, pretty as a pink, like its
mother.
James M. Hart has named his first baby William Jewell, in honor of the
distinguished founder of our College. A pretty name, and if the little cherub
comes up to Dr. Jewell he will be a man that the county and State will be proud
of.
Jan 13, 1882:
Acme.
Mrs. Catherine R. Bell, her son Tobe, and granddaughter, Kate Roy Bell, have
returned from Clinton county, where they were visiting relations.
Holt.
Unto B.B. Cutler a child was born on Saturday, and behold, he is happy.
Miss Wilda Park, of Ill., who has been visiting her uncle J. Park, left for
Kansas last Thursday, accompanied by Misses Marie and Ellen Park, as far as
Kansas City. They returned Sunday, with them their brother Sumner Park, who
made a flying visit.
Jan 20, 1882:
Woodland Items.
Jack Richardson, whos been working for the Santa Fe R.R., near Lakin Kansas,
is spending a few days with his brother-in-law, Sam Frazier.
Woodland Items.
Mrs. John Covington, of near Robertson Station, is visiting her father, Mr.
B.N. Moberly.
Harlem Items.
Some time since Rosa Gilkisons little black pony strayed from home. She is
anxious to find it, and if any reader of this paper has seen it, they will
confer a favor by leaving word with or addressing her father, Capt. Gilkison,
of the ferryboat, Annie Cade. Description: A small black mare pony, about 12
years old, 12 or 13 hands high, had saddle marks, and was bob-tailed.
Jan 27, 1882:
Kearney
Born, to Col. J.W. Rastin, on Friday, Jan. 20th, a 11-lb. son. Tally three for
the Colonel in four years. Dont talk about P. Street any more.
Missouri City.
Mrs. Furnham, of Wamego, Kansas, is visiting her sister Mrs. Dr. D.K. Morton.
Acme.
Unto Abner Reddish and wife, a child is born into them a daughter is given,
and being the first birth in our village, we propose to put on a few
metropolitan airs, and dont you forget it.
Minnaville.
Mr. H.P. Linderman has a fine girl at his house, and seems very proud, going
about with his coat wrong side out.
Minnaville.
Mr. W.M. Carey whose father was raised near here, is on a visit from
California. He will leave for home Thursday, taking his aunt, Mrs. Nancy A.
McMahan, with him.
Holt Items.
Will. Neeley purchased for his daughters, Jennie and Emma, a handsome organ.
Barry.
Mr. Tom Stone, of Platte county, (near Barry), is the happy father of a fine
girl of the standard weight. All doing well.
Acme.
Little Arthur, son of Wm. and Sallie Pence, is suffering from an attack of
bronchial fever.
Acme.
Mrs. Frankie Todd, sister of Professor Hughes, who is visiting friends and
relatives in the vicinity of the Acme Springs, speaks of returning to her home
in Barton county.
Feb 10, 1882:
That a new baby is a well spring of joy was clearly evidenced by the happy
appearance of John S. Stollings Monday.
Miss Alice Tull is visiting her sister, Mrs. Statler, in our city.
Woodland.
Miss Sue Bradley, of Camden Point, returned home Saturday, in company with her
cousins, Miss Minnie and Willie Bradley, who will spend several days in the
fair land of Platte.
Feb 17, 1882:
Kearney.
Born, to the wife of Wm. Wallingsford, on the 14th, a handsome little
daughter. Mother and daughter doing well.
Mrs. E.C. Rogers, nee George, of Columbia, and for some time a resident of our
city, has been on a visit here for several weeks, and has been warmly welcomed
by a host of old friends. Time has dealt so kindly with her that she yet looks
like a school girl.
Miss Etta Mosby is visiting her sister (Mrs. Dye) in Platte county.
Feb 24, 1882:
Woodland Items.
Mr. Richardson (Sam. Fraziers father-in-law) has just returned from Ill. He
and his son Zach., and daughter, Ellie, intend settling down in this locality.
We cordially extend the hand of welcome.
Pleasant Grove.
Mrs. Sallie Blackwell, (nee Wilson) of Macon county, is visiting friends and
relatives in this neighborhood.
Pleasant Grove.
Miss A.W. Marshall, (daughter of Mrs. M.D. Gow) is at home on a visit from the
Kirksville Normal School, where she has been a student the last three terms.
Pleasant Grove.
Mrs. Finley A. Willis, has been down at Kearney visiting her grandpa, James
Harris. Another magnet down there.
Mar 2, 1882:
Acme.
Certain of young gents have been seed wending their way in the direction of Big
Shoal neighborhood, and, upon investigation, the attraction was found to be
Miss Lucas, one of Californias fairest daughters, and Miss Reese, from
Franklin county, nieces of our estimable friend, Col. John B. Reese.
Missouri City.
The population of our city has been increased recently by the arrival of a
young lady, at the residence of George Keller.
Mr. W.O. Park, of Barnard, Mo., was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D.
Park, of the country, recently. He brought with him his bright little boy
Master Lawrence.
Miss Mattie B. Jones left on the Wabash Tuesday last to attend the marriage of
her cousin Miss Irvine, of Saline co.
Mar 10, 1882:
Missouri City.
Mrs. Callaway, of Mexico, Mo., spent several days last week with her sister
Mrs. J.M. Donaghe.
Missouri City.
Mrs. Bell Halstead, of Ray county, is visiting her father and family, Col. John
Fritzlen of our city.
Mrs. Ada Dye, of Platte coty, has been visiting her fathers family J.H.
Mosby. Her charming sister, Miss Etta, accompanied her home.
Mr. Ed. McClelland and his pretty sister, Miss Nannie, started for their home
in Versailles, Ky., last Monday.
Mar 24, 1882:
Rev. W.S. Peace and lady, of S.W. Missouri, were up on a visit this week to
Mrs. Anna Miller, Mrs. P.s mother.
Mrs. John Fischer, of Hamilton, Mo., is visiting her father, Mr. A.F. Bishop,
of this city.
Mar 31, 1882:
Hon. Alex. Cook and wife, of Clinton county, were visiting Mr. David M. Bivens
and wife (Mrs. C.s parents) Sunday.
Col Tom Messick has the Tom Thumb baby of the town weighs only 4 ½ lbs; but
what it lacks in size it makes up in beauty.
Apr 7, 1882:
Sunny Slope.
We met Uncle Norris Lingenfelter a few days ago. He is visiting his son
George, of this neighborhood. Uncle Norris is one of old Clays oldest
settlers, and we are glad to see him once more in our neighborhood.
Apr 14, 1882:
Barry.
Dr. Ben L. May returned from Fulton, Mo., Saturday eve., where he had been to
see his son George, who is attending Westminster College, and who had been
sick. He reports George better and getting along fine.
Providence.
Miss Ellie Laffoon, of Kearney, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas. Morgan.
Providence.
F.C. Boggess is wearing a broad grin. It is a twelve pound girl.
Apr 21, 1882:
Missouri City.
Our population continues to increase; this time Joe Hutchison the lucky man.
Its a girl, and weighs eight pounds.
Missouri City.
Mr. Thomas Brothers, (son-in-law of Capt. Jos. Wert,) with his family arrived
last week from Kentucky, and will make this their home.
Apr 28, 1882:
Mr. H.C. Foley has a wee little girl at his house, and he has been so happy
ever since that he came to town this week by the way of the north altho he
lives southeast. A little chubby angel is a good thing to have about a house.
Mr. J.W. Collins and lady went to Plattsburg Tuesday to partake off a dinner
given his father (Wm. Collins) on his 85th birthday.
Missouri City.
Major John Chanslor, accompanied by his daughter Mamie, and Miss Achsah
Robertson, spent a few days last week with their friends and relatives in
Lexington, Mo.
Kearney.
Mrs. Belle Smith, daughter of Jno. S. Major, is visiting relatives in Kearney
and vicinity, looking as well as she did in 1860.
Missouri City.
Mrs. Louis Weber, from Sedalia, is in our midst exhibiting her fine son,
Rudolph. Their future home will be in Cameron.
Missouri City.
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Hartel, were down with their daughters, Eliz and Emma.
May 5, 1882:
Mr. Ed. Berkhead, of near Linkville, claims the prettiest boy baby in the
State, Henry Foleys girl not excepted. Well hold the stakes.
Mr. Sumner Park, of Kansas City, was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D.
Park, of the country Sat. He was in company with the charming Miss Allie Park,
of Platte City, who will remain several weeks.
Ebenezer.
Mrs. Cora Brucier, daughter of our highly esteemed friend, Dr. Dabney, husband
and little daughter, of Ravenden Springs, Ark., are visiting the doctor, and
family of John Neal.
May 12, 1882:
Barry.
Miss Emma Gosset, of Kansas City, will visit her sister Mrs. Wm. Downs next
week. This will be pleasant news for the young lords of creation, in this
neighborhood as Miss Emma is quite a favorite with some of them.
Nebo.
Miss Lilla Irmiger has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Conrad Hartel.
Mrs. Julia Lincoln is down from Clinton visiting her son, Judge Lincoln, and
her many friends.
May 19, 1882:
Walnut Grove.
Miss Fannie Jacobs, a charming belle of Estella co., Ky., is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jno. Park.
Mr. Tom Jones has a new baby, and it is pretty, but not like its pap, but the
other side of the house.
Mr. Pres. Norton and his two sisters, Misses Maggie and Anna, of Platte City,
came down Monday to visit friends.
Mr. Wm. Collins, now in his 86th year, is in our city, the guest of his
children, Recorder Collins and Mrs. Kirk. He appears still vigorous.
Mrs. Judge Norton and her pretty granddaughter, Miss Julia Field, of Platte
City, was visiting in Liberty this week.
May 26, 1882:
Miss Carrie Bird, of K.C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Judge Lincoln, of this
city.
Mr. J.D. share and wife, of Wellington, Kas., were in this week attending the
Dougherty-Park wedding and visiting Dr. Dougherty, Mrs. S. father.
Mrs. Mattie Martin, of Indiana, is visiting her father, Dr. Dougherty.
Jun 2, 1882:
Woodland.
Mr. Add. Trumbo and lady, who have been visiting their relatives and friends in
this vicinity, also, Miss Nannie Trumbo, a charming young lady, and daughter of
Jno. A. Trumbo, have all returned to their homes in Old Kentucky.
Miss Lida Toomer, a charming young lady from Mobile, Ala., is on a visit to her
uncle, Col. Alex. J. Calhoun, of near this city.
Lieut. Jas. M. Miller, of the U.S.N., is visiting his mother in our city, and
viewing the scenes familiar to his youth. He is looking well, and in his voice
and otherwise, greatly resembles his father, the late Madison Miller.
Jun 9, 1882:
Missouri City.
Mrs. Turner of Grand Rapids, Mich., is visiting her brother, Mr. Fred Drinkle.
Missouri City.
Miss Jackson, of Camden, is a guest of her sister, Mrs. Richard Brett.
Acme.
Mrs. John Neal, in company with her uncle, Maj. Littleton Younger, are at the
springs.
Jun 16, 1882:
Woodland.
Master O.D. Ford, a 13 year old son of Bob Ford, of Ray county, was around in
these parts canvassing for a work entitled, Mans Strength and Womans
Beauty. The lad is a cute little trick, and says he is having splendid luck.
Missouri City.
A new comer at Al. Bells, a boy, and looks just like his papa.
Jun 23, 1882:
Nebo.
Mr. George McKarnin is wearing a broad grin. He says its a boy.
Nebo.
Mrs. John Brenner, and son Edward, from near Kansas City, were visiting
relatives in this vicinity last week.
Mrs. Rosa Bowman and family, of Penn., are visiting the family of her father,
Mr. Wm. Roush, of this city.
Mrs. T.P. Skinner, of Kansas City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Wilson.
Jun 30, 1882:
Kearney.
Mrs. Fannie Rogers, of Texas, daughter of L.W. Leavell, is visiting the old
folks at home.
Missouri City.
Mr. William Cawby, returned last Friday from a two months visit to Old
Kentuck, among his old associates bringing with him his niece Miss Lucy
Zike, a charming young lady of Lexington, Ky.
Jul 7, 1882:
Mrs. J.S. Brown, of Junction City, Kansas, and Mrs. John Long, of Kansas City,
attended the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Martha Records, in this county, last
week.
Miss Katie Chrisman is visiting her uncle, Mr. Jesse Petty, near Kearney this
week.
Jul 14, 1882:
Woodland.
Miss Etta Richardson is visiting her brother-in-law, Mr. Chandler, in Missouri
City.
Woodland.
Mrs. W.L. Luck, of Kansas City, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wilson.
Dr. Records has the boss good looking baby at his house, and his as proud of
it as he was with his first red top boots.
Miss Annie Roush accompanied her sister, Mrs. Bowman, to her home in
Pennsylvania.
Providence.
Mr. Wm. Francis, of Holt, is visiting his father, Mr. Jack Francis, of this
neighborhood.
Muddy Fork.
Mrs. Sarah Austin, from Liberty, is visiting her brother, Mr. Alex. Henderson.
Jul 21, 1882:
Mr. Frank Irwin, of St. Charles, is visiting his cousin, Maj. Irwin Ritchey, of
this city.
Miss Bachman, one of Kan. Citys most lively girls, is visiting her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roll, of city.
Mrs. Dr. Dockery, of Gallatin, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Judge Lincoln,
of this city.
Woodland.
Mrs. Covington is visiting her father, Mr. B.N. Moberly, this week.
Jul 28, 1882:
Misses Lizzie and Mamie Allen have returned from a visit to Rich Hill,
accompanied by their cousin, Miss Sallie Allen of that place.
Mrs. D.C. Allen and daughter, Miss Julia, have gone to Ray county on a visit to
relatives.
Aug 4, 1882:
Missouri City.
Mrs. N.F. Hodges and daughter, Lutie, returned home last Saturday evening.
Missouri City.
Mrs. James Reed and daughter, Mag, have returned from Norborne, and will occupy
the Brett property, having purchased it.
Mrs. John Fischer, of Hamilton, is visiting her father, Mr. A.F. Bishop, of
this city.
Carroll.
Mrs. Covington, sister of Mrs. M. Keller, accompanied by her handsome grandson,
Mr. Benton, returned to their home Monday, to Ky.
Carroll.
Mrs. Hunt and daughter, Jennie, after visiting relatives for several months
returned to their home in Warrensburg.
Aug 18, 1882:
Gallatin Democrat: Miss Waples, of Liberty, is here visiting her sister, Mrs.
J.A. Beagle.
Moses Chaney has a new boy at his house and his is in great glee thereat. a
plow boy soon.
Mr. Fine Collins has a 14 lb. new boy at his house, which is pretty good for a
rainy season. Name it Tribune.
Aug 25, 1882:
Moscow.
Mrs. Hamlet, of Kansas, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Prather, of this
place. Ed. will soon have a new cistern. Mr. H. St. Mires, the boss cistern
man, is building one for him.
Claytonville.
Excelsior to our town. Mrs. Dr. Sheetz is visiting her son, Dr. Wm. Sheetz, at
Albany, Ray county, this week.
Claytonville.
Miss Alex. Marshall, a step-daughter of M.D. Gow, Esq., is to teach our
school. She is a regular graduate of the Kirksville Normal School, and is said
to be a fine teacher. Term four months.
Sep 1, 1882:
Moscow.
Happiness reigns around the fireside of Mr. Hub Cooley, and, though it is
August, its a little Cool(ey) at his house, and has been ever since Thursday
night, Aug. 17th. They call it a girl. Both mother and babe are doing well,
thanks to the skill of Dr. Jones, who presided over the affair. If any reader
fails to see the wit in the above item, he will please notify me, and I will
gladly prescribe for him.
Moscow.
Mrs. Wm. Lyle, formerly of Moscow, but now of Liberty, is in our midst visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Dawson. Mr. Lyle came with her, but business
soon called him away.
Moscow.
Our funny man, Mr. Andy Loughrey, is still more funny just now; his wife and
adopted son, Hugh, have returned from a long visit to Bates county, and
besides, he has sold sixteen hundred bushels of wheat at a good price and will
soon begin to deliver it.
Mrs. Mary J. Ricketts, her daughter, Mary, her son, John, and Miss Fannie
Gardner have gone to Kearney to shake hands with friends and kinfolks living
thereabouts.
Maj. M.D. Gow, and his handsome and accomplished step-daughter, Miss Alexandria
Marshall, was in town Tuesday. The latter will teach the Claytonville public
school. If we were single wed get our primer and go that school, sure.
The pretty baby of the day can be found at Mr. Charlie Mosbys. Call and see
Charley hold it head downwards and lullaby it to sleep.
Mrs. Maddie Turner nee Rouse, of Texas, is on a visit to her parents in this
city.
Sep 8, 1882:
Barry.
Miss Emma Gossett is visiting her sister, Mrs. Downs. Miss Emma is really
captivating.
Barry.
Mr. Joe Reddish, of Denver, Col., is visiting his uncle Dr. Robt. Reddish. Joe
is what the boys term a Masher.
Mrs. Chas. Flandro, of Wellington, Kas., is visiting Mr. R.s mother Mrs.
John W. Collins.
K. City Times: Miss Maggie McGowan, of Liberty, is visiting her brother, Hugh
McGowan, the popular police sergeant in this city.
Mrs. D.C. Allen her daughter, Miss Julia, and Master Perry, who have been
visiting in Ray, have returned home.
Mrs. Elisabeth Jacobs, of Wellington, Mo., spent a portion of this week in our
city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. Rouse.
Sep 22, 1882:
Moscow.
Mrs. Melvin Rice, of the Smithville neighborhood, was here last week visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Buster. Mr. Buster is one of our best
farmers, and most always raises big crops of wheat and corn. He raised over
two thousand bushels of wheat this year.
Muddy Fork.
Miss Mattie Higbee, of Lathrop, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Brassfield, in
this neighborhood.
Muddy fork.
Mr. Robert Henderson is all smiles now he has a fine boy at his house. It was
born Friday the 15th; mother and child were both doing well at last accounts.
Mr. Charlie Flandro, of Wellington, Kansas, was up this week on a visit to his
mother, Mrs. John W. Collins. He returned Tuesday.
Jos. A. McGowan, of Portland, Maine, who was here last week visiting his uncle,
Hugh McGowan, thinks Missouris grand state, and Clay county a little Eden.
Right.
Missouri City.
Born to Mrs. George W. Dixon Tuesday last a son, weight 11 pounds.
Sep 29, 1882:
Barry.
Mrs. George R. May, of Charles city, Iowa, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Dr. May, of this place. Geo. E. May will return with his aunt in about three
weeks and attend school at Charles City.
Minaville.
Mrs. Williams of Wellsville, Kansas, is visiting her daughter Mrs. Curry, of
Buckeye.
Washington.
Miss Adie Stout, an amiable and attractive young lady from near Smithville, is
visiting her cousin Miss Nannie Duncan. The wish is expressed that her stay
may be protracted.
Missouri City.
Mr. Ready and family, of Greenfield, Mo., have been guests this week, of J.M.
Donaghe and lady, Mrs. R. being a sister of Mrs. Donaghe.
Oct 6, 1882:
Mr. Justus South and wife, of Wadestown, W. Va., are visiting their brother,
Judge Job South, of this city.
Moscow.
Mrs. Dr. Mitchell and her two pretty daughters, Maggie and Lillie, were
visiting her son, Will, of Moscow, a few days ago. Geo. M. is in these parts
so often that its hardly necessary to state that he came with his mother and
sisters.
Moscow.
Mrs. Black and Misses Bettie and Mary De Jarnette, of Bates county, Mo., are
visiting at Mrs. Eli Murrays. Willie Murray says that Miss Bettie De J.
deserves a better name that the one she has, and he intends to offer to share
his with her.
Oct 13, 1882:
Acme.
Mrs. Kate Roy Bell, and daughter, Mrs. Sallie Thompson, have returned from a
weeks visit to Col. D.B. Fugates in Clinton County.
Minaville.
Mrs. Nancy McMahan has returned from California, accompanied by her son James.
She says theres no place like old Clay.
Oct 20, 1882:
Missouri City.
A.R. Allcorn is one voter ahead of Squire Hopkins weight 10 lbs.
Maj. Frame has a fine new boy at his house the result of residence on P.
street. Of course the new comer is pretty all on that street are.
Mrs. Mollie Crithfield, of Brookfield, is visiting in our city, the guest of
her mother, Mrs. Murray.
Oct 27, 1882:
Mr. C.A. Hughes, of San Francisco (son late Graham L. Hughes) favored us with a
call last week. He was born in this county and is a promising young man, and
the owner of a large landed estate near Missouri City.
Mr. Hughes brought us kind remembrances from Mrs. Ann Bailey, formerly Miss Ann
Croysdale, a belle of Liberty some thirty-five years ago. Like the editor of
the Tribune, she maintains her youth, and still looks like a girl in her
teens. She was pretty as a moss rose in ye olden time, and we are glad to know
that she holds her own. How we should like to meet her and talk over the long
ago the moonlight strolls, Christmas festivities, parties, parlor chats, etc.
Geo. Francis Train, we learn has a pretty daughter. We take back any thing we
ever said abut the old man.
Nov 3, 1882:
Acme.
Napoleon Hopewell and wife, with Miss Cherry R. Hopewell, (their niece), a
Kansas lassie fair to look upon, are visiting relatives at and near Acme.
Kansas City Journal: Miss Maggie Carey, of Liberty, is spending a few days with
her cousin, Mrs. D.E. Pendleton, of this city.
Mrs. S.J. Dailey, of Lockwood, is visiting her son, Col. Carl M. Dailey, of
Allens drug store.
Barry.
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Funk, gave a party at their residence a few evenings ago, in
honor of Misses Mattie and Tillie Vince, nieces of Mr. Funk, who have been
visiting them for some time. The party was a grand affair, and all who were
there enjoyed themselves hugely.
Nov 17, 1882:
Barry.
Miss Emma Gosett, of Independence, Mo., is visiting her sister Mrs. Wm. Downs
and other friends of our vicinity.
Moscow.
Miss Kate Cooley, of Independence, Kansas, let her bright smile beam on Moscow
last week. She was visiting at her brothers, Mr. Hub. Cooley.
Moscow.
Mr. John Judson, lately of Iowa, has moved to California. He made his father-
in-law, Thomas Martin, a visit before he took his final departure for the land
of gold.
Nov 24, 1882:
Acme.
A fine daughter graces the festive board of Col Peter W. Hughes; ditto to Maj.
Robert Storms. The happy parents have our congratulations.
A handsome ten-pounder at Geo. Talbotts, and the fatted calf killed.
Dec 1, 1882:
Mr. R. Downing trots a new and pretty ten lb. girl on his knee these days.
Dec 8, 1882:
Mr. Simpson Park, of Platte co., was down to see his son, John W., last week.
Although 70 years old he gets about like a boy.
Plattsburg Register: Mrs. Fannie Dollis, of Kearney, was in the city last
week, visiting her daughter, Miss Lena Shaver, who is at college.
Dec 15, 1882:
Missouri City.
The Missouri City Chronicle says; Miss Lelie, daughter of E.D. Bell, was in
town Monday for the first time since recovering from a severe attack of
fever. Glad she is out.
The Tribune acknowledges a brief call from Mr. Joseph E. Riley, of Waco, Texas,
and brother of MR. Jas. T. Riley, of Liberty. He has resided in Texas for 23
years, and this, we believe, is his first visit to his old home since leaving.
Muddy Fork.
Mr. Jim Haynes has a nice little girl at his house. Mother and child both
doing well at last accounts.
Dec 22, 1882:
Mrs. Kate Trimble, of Fort Collins, Colorado, and her son, Mr. Chas. Trimble,
of Eureka Springs, Ark., are visiting the family of Dr. Records this week.
Mr. Lilburn Arnold, has just returned from a visit to his father in Kansas,
(Buck Arnold) and says he had lots of sport hunting, &c.
Miss Ruth Arnold, the accomplished daughter of Mr. Buck Arnold, of Kansas,
(late of Clay) is visiting her sister, Mrs. Pitts, of Liberty.
Mr. Isaac Weisler was in town Tuesday with his fine looking baby.
Mr. W.H. Donaldson, of Frankfort, Indiana, is in town, called hither by the
death of his grandfather, John Berry.
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