Newspaper: Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS - June & July 1866

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(Excerpts and Transcribed from microfilm of the original record by Marysue
Eulitz, 20 March 2000).

Home Journal Newspaper - Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.

Jun. 7, 1866 - Thursday

Messrs. C.S. CASE and Co. are among us from Minnesota.

Mrs. H.M. LAMB wishes to inform the public she is prepared to do all kinds
of plain and fancy sewing.  Her residence is on Hickory Street in Ottawa.
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Jun. 14, 1866 - Thursday

The brick front of the building being erected by DeFORD Brothers fell to
the ground Tuesday morning.  Happily, it was at an hour when no one was
near it to be injured.

Mr. James H. HARRISON and wife, from Ladoga, Montgomery Co. Indiana is
here to visit their son, J.K. HARRISON Esq. of the firm of WELSH and
HARRISON, Counselors at Law.

Notice:  I will sell on the 2nd day of July 1866 at the Court House door
in Ottawa, Franklin County Kansas, the real estate of John H. FRENCH,
deceased and appraised at $2 per acre.  A.T. SMITH, admin.
Order of Attachment:  Allen BAGLEY vs. A.G. BLANCHARD.  Action for sum of
$99.00.
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Jun. 21, 1866 - Thursday

Married:  Mr. Albert SUPERNAW and Miss Lottie MYERS, of Ottawa were
married 13 June 1866 at the Good Templars Lodge by Rev. I. SAWYER.
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Jun. 28, 1866 - Thursday

Public Notice:  Jonathan McNUTT vs. John McBAY/McVAY.  John McBAY/McVAY of
parts unknown, take notice that Jonathan McNUTT did on 16 April 1866 file
a petition against said John McBAY/McVAY. claiming judgment of $200 for
oxen sold and delivered.
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Jul. 5, 1866 - Thursday

Sheriff Sale:  Andrew DUNLAP vs. George HANFORD.  Will sell on the 27th
day of July 1866 at the Court House door, the property of George HANFORD.
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Jul. 12, 1866 - Thursday

Married:  Lt. A.L. THORNBROUGH married Miss Missouri SWINK, Sunday, 24
June 1866, at the residence of the brides father; by N. MERCHANT Esq.  All
of Franklin Twp.
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Jul. 19, 1866 - Thursday

Married:  On Sunday, 15 July 1866, Mr. James ROBERTS married Miss Sarah
Angeline IVY, at the residence of the brides father;  by Rev. A.M. CARNEY.
All of Ohio Twp.

Probate Court:
Margaret TAYLOR vs. Jacob TAYLOR, George W. TAYLOR, Margaret TAYLOR,
Jackson TAYLOR, Rachel TAYLOR, Zachariah TAYLOR, Ellen CONRAD, Samuel
TAYLOR.  Ellen CONRAD and Samuel TAYLOR, heirs at law of estate of Thomas
TAYLOR, deceased, and non-resident of Franklin County,  take notice that
Margaret TAYLOR, widow of Thomas TAYLOR filed petition of admeasurement of
Dower in real estate of said deceased.

Final Settlement:  Priscilla HOWARD admin. of the estate of Hiram HOWARD,
deceased.
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Jul. 26, 1866 - Thursday

Sunday last, Cumberland Presbyterians held their dedication services in
their new church building.  Rev. J.B. LOGAN of Alton, Illinois was present
and preached.  The service comprised of an opening prayer by Rev. Isaac
SAWYER, D.D. of the Baptist Church of Ottawa; a dedication prayer by Rev.
A. JOHNSON, pastor of the Cumberland Church and benediction by Rev. Andrew
PARSONS of the First Presbyterian Church of Ottawa.

The weather is continued hot.

Last Tuesday, J.H. WHETSTONE, of Ottawa left of Illinois via Kansas City
to buy a punching machine for preparing the iron work for the new jail.

Establishment of a Literary Association is in progress.  Among those
interested are George B. JENNESS, John R. HARRISON, Dr. J.I. PARAMORE,
I.S. KALLOCH Esq. and others.

Mr. Henry CRITCHFIELD and a Mr. STANSBERRY met with an accident on Friday
last.  A runaway of frightened horses.  Mr. CRITCHFIELD had his elbow
dislocated and Mr. STANSBERRY was badly bruised.  Dr. WILEY said they are
doing well.

Calvary Pay - Notice is hereby given to all soldiers who furnished their
own horses after the order of 20th of June 1865 and have not been paid,
contact W.O.K. CONE, Claim Agent.

Died:  In Ottawa, 26 July 1866, Harry G. ANDERSON, infant son of A.L.  and
Christian ANDERSON, aged 10 months and 22 days.

Advertisers:
SMITH and CASE - Stone & Tin Ware
ANDERSON & PIERSOL - Family Groceries, Provisions
J. SMITH - Variety & Ice Cream Saloon
Dr. A. WILEY - Physician & Surgeon
WELSH & HARRISON - Attorneys at Law
A.J. MILLER - Attorney
J.K. GOODIN - Attorney
J.H. WHETSONE & Co. - Real Estate Agents
Jessie I. PARAMORE, M.D. Physician & Surgeon  (references for Dr. PARAMORE
include: Prof. G.C. BLACKMAN, M.D.;  James A. GRAHAM, M.D.;  Jesse P.
JUDKINS, M.D., Cincinnati, Ohio;  Capt. J.C. REES, of Mount Galead;  James
HANWAY, of Lane;  Amos POTTER, M.D., of Mount Gilead).
H.S. DEFORD, M.D. - Physician & Surgeon (graduated from Jefferson Medical
College of Philadelphia, Pa and 5 years practicing physician, 2 years of
which as Surgeon in U.S. Navy)
R.E. JENNESS - Ottawa House Hotel
C. HECK - Union House Hotel
A.H. DOW - Justice of the Peace, Coroner and Superintendent of Public
Instruction
R.H. VOLLRATH - Carpenter & Joiner
William POTTER - Carpenter & Cabinet Maker
E.H. DIMICK - College Architect
Thomas E. LAMB - Carpenter & Joiner
Edward SMITH - Stone Mason, Builder
George PARKS - Painter, Glazier & Paper Hanger
NIX & BRIDGES - Ottawa Meat Market
E.J. NUGENT - Building Lots
William SICK - Bakery & Beer Saloon
B. SCHADE - Boots & shoes
A. DOBSON - Ottawa Drug Store
WHETSTONE & DAVIS - Dry Goods
L.C. SCHAERER - Saddles & Harness
W.D. WALSH - Groceries
COE & RICKSECKER - Wagons & Carriages
BARNETT & VOLRATH - Furniture
ROBBINS & JENNESS - Livery & Feed
ADAMS & LOTHROP - Dry Goods
G.S. HOLT - Dry Goods
BUNTING & SWIFT - Dry Good & Groceries