Clay County MO Archives News.....Family Connections in Newspaper 1884 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net February 11, 2008, 6:37 pm The Liberty Tribune 1884 FAMILY CONNECTIONS IN NEWSPAPER. The following are family connections that appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, Missouri during the year of 1884. The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s). Jan 4, 1884: The Tribune acknowledges a pleasant call from Prof. Harry Halcomb, and his accomplished sister, Miss Floy Halcomb. They were spending the holidays with the old folks and attending the Mo. Valley Teacher’s Association. Columbia Herald: Miss Jennie M. Banks, principal of Hawthorne Institute, Liberty, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jas. P. McAfee. Jan 11, 1884: Nebo Mr. John Lindau is the happiest man out, he has a bright eyed daughter at his house. Jan 18, 1884: Mrs. W.B. Arnold, of Brooks, Kansas, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W.O. Pitts. Mr. and Mrs. R. Caldwell, of Excelsior, were in the city Saturday attending the funeral of their nephew, Marcus Taylor Park. Mr. Simpson Park who has been visiting his son, John W. Park, for several weeks, has returned to his home in Platte county. Jan 25, 1884: Missouri City. Mrs. Wm. Burris and daughter, Mrs. F.M. Hutchison, are visiting Mrs. Baughman another daughter of Mrs. B’s in St. Louis. Maybe that accounts for Marion’s trip to Kansas City, Monday. Maj. John Dougherty, and wife, of Wellington, Kansas, are visiting their parents – Dr. Dougherty and wife. We learn that the young gentleman is doing well in his new home, which is gratifying to his many Clay county friends. Columbia Herald: Capt. Wm. G. Garth and son, John, of Liberty, Mo., were here this week on a visit to relatives and old friends. Maj. Henry Courtney, of Rio, Colorado, is at home spending a few weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Courtney. Binghamville. Mrs. Louisa Turnham started last Friday to Wyandotte, Kas., to visit her sister, Mrs. Crooks. Binghamville. Mr. Wm. King, of Clinton county, is visiting at his uncle’s Mr. Jarrott Williams. Feb 8, 1884: Claytonville Items. Mr. Chas. Williams and Mrs. Dr. Ingalls, of Kansas City, Mrs. N.G. Cummins and Mrs. Ann Munkers, of Gower, were called to attend the funeral of their brother, W.P. Williams, which took place last Thursday. Mr. R.M. Oldham has moved to the John Gragg farm he lately purchased, and Mrs. O. is happy. The farm belonged to her father’s estate, and on it she was raised. Kearney Items. Assistant Mayor Tom Dykes walks around with a pleasant smile on his face. He says it is a boy, and he’ll vote solid for Marmaduke. Feb 15, 1884: Nebo. Miss Barbara Hessel spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Otto Weber. Kearney Items. We are reliably informed that Mr. James Hutchison is the happy father of a pretty little 8-pound girl baby. “Carry the news to Hiram.” Mr. Frank Gordon, nephew of J.M. Clay of this city, a prominent ranchman of the Medicine Lodge country southwest Kansas, was in the city last week visiting his relatives and numerous friends. During his stay, he made a number of new acquaintances and added a large list of valued friends. – Plattsburg Register. Mrs. Choctaw Howe, of Macon, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Murray, of Liberty. Mrs. Mollie Francis, wife of Jas. W. Francis, presented her husband another fine boy Saturday last; it weighs 12 lbs. Missouri City. Frank Jeffers, a step-son of John Asbury, who lives near the Howdyshell bridge, had the misfortune to have his left arm broken at the shoulder on Monday night. Dr. Morton reduced the fracture and reports him as resting easy, but that he will probably loose, in a great measure, the use of his arm. Miss Lizzie Searey, one of Richmond’s belles, is up visiting her uncle, R.A. Ford. Northeast. Mr. Richard Laffoon was in these parts last week, visiting his mother, who lived with son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Gross. Feb 22, 1884: Acme Items. We learn through the mails that Miss Willie Bell, who is in California for the benefit of her health, has been suffering from hemorrhage of the lungs. She is stopping with her uncle and aunt, A.P. and Sudie Monroe. Miss Willis is one of Clay county’s fairest daughters, and many friends are anxious for her early recovery. Acme Items. That pleasant smile that plays on the features of Mr. John w. Bell is not the result of the rapid advance in pork. No, no! his wife presented him with a 12 pound boy on Valentine Day. K.C. Jour: Miss Nettie Greenwood goes this week to Liberty, Mo., accompanied by her cousin, Miss Mattie Turner, of Carrollton. Mr. L.B. Dougherty, of Liberty, was the guest of his son-in-law, C. Courtney, last week. Miss Addie Montgomery, of Quincy, Ill., is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Dykes, of this city. Mrs. Sessions and Mrs. Nelson, of Kansas City, were over Tuesday attending the burial of their cousin, Mrs. Greever. They are daughters of our former townsman, Mr. Merit R. Fisher. Barry. Miss Florence Johnson, of Johnson county, is visit her sister, Mrs. Will Barnes. Feb 29, 1884: Mr. Geo. Riley is the blushing father of a 10 ½ lb. boy, born Thursday 21st inst. Mar 7, 1884: Acme Uncle James Holland and wife are still quite feeble, but perhaps a little better. Their son, H.L. Holland, and grandson, Percy, from Wichita, are visiting them. Mr. J.A. Dearing and wife, nee Ella Park, are guests at her father’s Mr. J.D. Park. Mr. Ed. Berkhead and his pretty wife and babies, were on a visit to the family of Judge Gordon, her father, last Saturday. Charlie Mosby is the happy father of another boy. Mar 14, 1884: Mrs. Sparks, from Ray, and Miss Katie Kidd were paying a visit to their brother, Mr. Tom Kidd, last week. Missouri City. Miss Lee Winfrey, of Carrollton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Cravens. We understand that Messrs. C.E. and Y.E. Harbaugh have rented the farm of their father (W.E.H.) and bought a half interest in his stock and implements. These two young gents have labored with their father for the last 20 years, and now they are prepared to run a farm themselves. That is the way all of our Clay co. boys ought to do if they want to make money. “Stick to the farm.” It beats all other occupations. Mar 21, 1884: Missouri City. Miss Belle Carter, who was falsely reported married, in last week’s Tribune, is lying very low with fever, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Jane Page, about six miles east of town. Missouri City. Miss Alice Bradley, daughter of B.W. Bradley, is lying very ill at the Empire House, Excelsior Springs. Acme. Robert Reese, son of John B. Reese, is very low with internal cancer. Acme. Mr. W.W. Jessee, from Excelsior Springs, made a short stay with us and returned home, taking with him his mother-in-law, Mrs. Bridges, who is an invalid. Birth. – At Smithville, Clay, co., Mo., on Feb. 27th, 1884, to Mrs. Woods, wife of Kemp M. Woods, Jr., Esq., a son. Congratulations of friends. Our old countyman, Mr. Jas. S. Collier, is happy over a new ten lb. baby at his Texas home. Accept congratulations from Missouri friends. Mar 28, 1884: Mr. W.P. Samuel, of St. Louis, youngest son of the late E.M. Samuel, spent Sunday in our city. Miss Anna Plees, of Clinton co., is visiting her cousins, Misses Minnie and Carrie Gordon. Apr 4, 1884: Rocky Hill. Miss Lulu Grimes is very sick at her brother’s Will Grimes. Arnold. Miss Annie Turner has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Neal, several days. She returned home today, but left many anxious hearts behind her. Never mind boys, she will return soon. Apr 11, 1884: Acme Mrs. Hunu Broadhurst, from Bates county, in response to a telegram, is visiting her sick mother, Mrs. Frazier. Apr 18, 1884: Barry. Miss Sallie Scobee is at Cloverdale, Kansas, having accompanied her sister, Mrs. A.K. George. May 2, 1884: The venerable Mrs. Julia Lincoln and Mrs. I.N. Hockaday, of Plattsburg, are visiting son and brother, Judge Lincoln, near town. Mr. Johnnie Dougherty (son of Capt. L.B. Dougherty) had the misfortune to break his wrist and dislocate some of his wrist bones in a swing Tuesday. May 16, 1884: Prof. Van Rouse, of Colorado, was present at the funeral and burial of his mother Tuesday, having been notified by telegraph the Friday before. Dr. Robinson was in Springfield last week attending the bedside of his sister, Mrs. E.H. Oswald. We regret to say the she died. The Tribune acknowledges a call from Judge Jno. H. Robinson, of near Cairo, Ill. He is a brother of Dr. Robinson, our new postmaster. We found the Judge a very pleasant gentleman, as well as a good Democrat. Bethel. A half dozen cheers for F. Bauman, for he has a little boy at his house. This little one is the first German boy born to this neighborhood for a number of years. May 23, 1884: Mr. Geo. Riley was in town Monday, and says he has a nice a baby at his house as the county or state affords. We believe it. May 30, 1884: Mrs. Etta Corum, of Colorado, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed. Miller, called here by the death of her mother and sister, Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Turner. Last week Mrs. L.B. Coates (visiting her sister, Mrs. E.D. Miller) gave her little child a dose of Ammonia by mistake, and for a while a fatal result was feared, but we are glad to say the little one is getting over the effects. Jun 6, 1884: Mrs. Bettie Weams, nee Compton, of Texas, is visiting her mother’s family in Gallatin Township. Mr. J.T. Pickett, a prominent citizen of Stewartsville, (son of the late Edward Pickett) made us a call this week. He reports his section as prosperous and crops good. Messrs. Thos. J. and Jno. Young, of Texas, are up visiting their relatives and friends in Clay county. They have resided in Texas over 25 years and are outspoken in its praise. They are here to attend a family re-union at their brother-in-law’s J.M. Wilkerson) t Gilead. The family are all here except Benj. Young, who lives in Montana, and he is hourly expected. It will no doubt be a happy re-union of long and far distantly separated brothers and sisters. Thos. J. Young circulated the first prospectus for the “Dear Old Trib.” in 1846, and hence his happy life, and full preparation for the Great Hereafter. Virtue and worth bring their own reward. Mr. Frank Rothwell, Huntsville, is visiting his uncle, Dr. Rothwell, of this city. Binghamville. David Warren has another heir at his house; it is a girl. Nebo. Mr. Young, and accomplished daughter, Miss Lizzie, from near Liberty, attended church at Zoar last Sunday. Nebo. Wonder why the smile on Wm. Irmiger’s face has widened? It’s because he has a 10 lb. boy at home. Jun 13, 1884: Bethel. The reason why F. Bauman looks so well pleased is because he has such a nice boy at his house. Walnut Grove Mr. Ben Johnson and sister, Mrs. Fitch from Clinton county, was in attendance at the Courtney Morris wedding. Gosneyville. Miss Minnie King, a young and lovely lady of Kansas, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W.F. Nelson. Mrs. Etta Corum and little daughter, of Colorado, started home this week, accompanied by her father, Mr. E. Rouse, and her brother-in-law, Rev. H.B. Turner, and his little babe. Mrs. James S. Collier, and lone star premium baby, of Fort Worth, Texas, are visiting Mrs. C.’s father, W.J. Francis, north of town. Mrs. Rosa Bowman and children of Penn., are visiting her father, Mr. Wm. Roush, of this city. Jun 20, 1884: Dr. Will Newice has a new baby old enough to crow, and pretty as a pink, at his house. Miss Sallie Clay, of Plattsburg, is spending a few days with her cousin, Miss Allene Jones. Jun 27, 1884: Missouri City. Jim Foley (little Jim) wears a broad smile and says it’s a boy, eight pounds, down weight. Mr. Geo B. White, of Atchison, Kansas, is visiting his nephews, Messrs. Conn and Ed. Withers. He was a resident of Liberty some thirty years ago. One of the noted lady physicians of St. Louis is Mrs. Alvisa Curtis. Her father’s name was Tevis, a stone mason, and resided about 3 ½ miles above Missouri city. The family removed from Clay county in 1845. Mrs. Dr. Curtis is the oldest daughter. Barry. Mrs. Ella Furbur and sister, Miss Lillie Davis, both of Lamar, Mo., worshiped in Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Barry. Mrs. May recently entertained her brother, Mr. Oscar Nicol, his new bride and others. The dinner was delicious. Ask Lute Barnes whether there is much joy on such occasions? Miss Mattie Howe, of Macon, (accompanied by her little nephew, son of the late Mrs. Choctaw Howe, nee Murray), is visiting Mrs. Sell and Mrs. E.D. Murray. The little boy is sprightly and pretty. Jul 4, 1884: Barry. Mr. Charlie Beam, of Kansas City, and his sister, Miss Lillie Beam, late of Indiana, are the guests of Miss Anna Jones. Mrs. Benj. J. Woodson, who has been visiting relatives in our city, has returned to her home in St. Joseph, accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. E.T. Wilson. Aug 1, 1884: Missouri City. Dr. Frank Cooley and wife, of Kansas City, are visiting their daughter and son- in-law, Oscar Robertson. Missouri City. Mrs. M.M. Suddath, of Warrensburg, is visiting her brother, J.M. Stapp. Missouri City. Lee Burris and his little son Dick are both on the sick list. Bethel. Grandmother Heintz, from St. Jo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Conrad Hessel. Bethel. Mrs. M. Sprintzel, from St. Joe., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Neth, and relatives. Bethel. Miss Lillie Kopp, from Iowa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Keltenbach. Dr. W.T. Maupin’s home in Columbia will be the scene this week of a pleasant family re-union, all the Dr’s. sisters and one brother being present and together for the firsts time in over twenty years. Family consists of Dr. W.T. Maupin, Columbia; Capt. R.L. Maupin Mobile, Ala; Mrs. Fannie Adams, Durango, Col.; Mrs. Ex-Gov. P.H. Leslie, Mrs. Travis Cockerill and Miss Amanda Maupin, of Glasgow, Ky. – Columbia Herald. Mrs. English, from Worth Co., is visiting her son and daughter, Mrs. Jeffries, at this place. Barry. Among our visitors are Mrs. McInnis, son and daughter, of Philadelphia. They worthily represent the Quaker city in its religious culture, intelligence, refinement and sociability. We hope their stay in the west may be very pleasant. Mrs. Dunlap, sister to Mrs. McInnis is delighted in having her relatives with her. Barry. Miss Josie Frazier, one of Ray county’s excellent young ladies, is spending a few weeks at her uncle’s Mr. B. Frazier. Mrs. Will Redmond and her sister-in-law, Miss Lucy Redmond, left for Winchester, Kansas, today. Aug 8, 1844: Barry. Miss Dollie Rogers of Cameron, daughter, of Elder Rogers, spent last Sabbath in Barry. Binghamville. Mrs. May Greason, of Clinton county, is stopping at her father’s, Mr. Jarrett Williams, under treatment of Dr. Meffert. Aug 22, 1884: Barry. Mrs. Nicol, of near Platte City, a Virginian by birth and culture, a good Baptist and excellent Christian lady, spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. May. Barry. Mrs. Wirthman, of Kansas City, is having a pleasant visit at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Shrader. Aug 29, 1884: Mrs. Mattie Martin, of Bedford, Indiana, and Mrs. John D. Share, of Kansas, are visiting their old home and parents, Dr. Dougherty and wife, of this city. Miss Anna Love, who has been the guest of her uncle, Prof. Love, has returned to her Ky. home. Col. J.T. Singleton, and daughter, Miss Hattie Singleton, of Centralia, are visiting the family of Maj. A. Lightburne, of this city. Col. J.T. McWhirt, of Lordsburg, New Mexico, who has been visiting the family of Maj. A. Lightburne, returned home yesterday accompanied, by his mother-in- law, Mrs. Ready, of this city. Sep 5, 1884: Mrs. Henry Smith, of Kansas City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Courtney. Harry Morse boasts a new ten pound girl at his house after five years patient waiting. There is said to be no cloud without a silver lining, and so thinks Mr. M. Mrs. Mattie Foreman and her mother, Mrs. Griffith, have moved to town to reside. Miss Mattie Pratt is visiting her aunt, Mrs. H.C. Rogers, in Columbia, this State. Mrs. T.W. Park, of Platte City, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Rohman, of Liberty. Sept 12, 1884: Mrs. Lida Bryant nee Burton, and pretty little daughter, of Colorado, have been visiting friends in our city for some days. Miss Mollie Brooks, the charming daughter of Col. N.B. Brooks, returned home last Tuesday and says she is going to make Kansas her home. Bethel. Mr. O.H. Weber, came around with a smiling face last Sunday morning, but he told pretty quick that he had a little girl at his house. Our neighbor, Gosneyville, is blessed with a good protracted meeting. Bethel. Mrs. Rev. Kaltenbach and sister, Miss Lillia Kapp, leave this week for Oregon, Mo., to visit relatives. Bethel. Miss Barbara Hessel, left for Kansas last Tuesday morning to remain at her sisters, Mrs. Kate Stein. We hope Kansas will agree with B. and that she will have a pleasant time. Sep 19, 1884: Mrs. S.D. Pitcher, of Mound City, and for many years a citizen of this city, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Judge Thompson. Sep 26, 1884: Claytonville. Dr. Sheetz and lady will spend the winter with their son, Dr. W.P. Sheetz, at Albany, Mo., while Master Dick attends William Jewell, at Liberty. Barry Miss Monte Allen, of St. Joe, is spending the week at her former home, Rev. O.D. Allen’s. Acme. Mrs. McClintock, daughter of Dr. Fairchild, is passing a few weeks with her parents. Acme. Walden Holland, grandson of James Holland, is up from Wichita, Kansas, and will attend school at Oak Grove this winter. Missouri City. Mrs. Jerry Holt, of Kansas City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Bell. Oct 3, 1884: Mr. Jacobs, of Frankfort, Ky., is visiting his sons-in-law Mr. J.A. Trumbo and Col. John W. Park, of this vicinity. We hear that Miss Brenda Vineyard, the handsome and accomplished daughter of Prof. B.W. Vineyard, of Trenton, Ky., will soon be led to the hymenial altar by a distinguished professional gentleman of that section. Oct 10, 1884: Miss Addie Scrugall, of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Chas. Maynard, of Topeka, Kas., who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Prof. Frary, returned home yesterday. Mrs. Spellman, of K.C., who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Morse, of this city, returned home Tuesday evening. Mitchell School House. Mrs. Ithro Ecton, widow of the late Thos. Ecton, has moved to Lathrop to educate her daughters. George Ecton has gone to Col. Will Williams, wife and son, of DeKalb county, was visiting his brother, John Williams the past week. Mr. W.E. Sallee has just returned from a trip to Jonesburg, Montgomery county, Mo., where he has been visiting his brother, Mr. Jas. H. Sallee. Oct 17, 1884: Barry. Elder Gossit, of Independence, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Downs, of this place. Oct 24, 1884: Barry. Mrs. Lem Barnes and her sister, Miss White, of Carroll county, are visiting relatives here. Acme. Mrs. Rubena Thompson is slowly wearing away; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, from Wyandotte, is with her. Acme. Mrs. Abner Reddish and daughter, Miss Pattie, are spending a few days with their many friends. K.C. Jour. – Miss Lulu Stone, of Clay county, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will Ridge, on Brooklyn Avenue. Mrs. Spillman, of Kansas City, spent a day or two, last week, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morse. Mrs. McElroy, of K.C., spent several days in our city this week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Gill. Oct 31, 1884: Binghamville. Mrs. G.W. Livingston, of “Slate Springs,” spent last week in Liberty, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fischer. Binghamville. Mr. W.A. Ballard’s youngest son, Joe, for the past few days has been quite sick, but we learn is now considerably better. Mitchell School House. Mr. Morin, a young lawyer of Illinois, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Greeley. Great rejoicing at our friend, J.C. Marr’s. A 10 lb. boy the cause. Accept congratulations. Independence cor. K.C. Journ: Misses Rita and Ida Mosby, of Liberty, arrived Friday to visit their cousin, Mrs. Dr. C.B. Hardin, for several days. Nov 14, 1884: Mrs. Gen. A.B. Dyer, and her accomplished daughter, Miss Hattie, of Leavenworth, are visiting relatives in our city. Mr. John Fisher says he has a new boy at his house, and the first yell it made was for Swetnam. Mr. and Mrs. Hagan, of Lee’s Summitt, were visiting Mrs. H.’s parents Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. W. Collins. Miss Susie Morris, who has a school near Gilead, spent Sunday with her parents, MR. and Mrs. Jno. Morris of this city. Nov 21, 1884: Barry. Mrs. Carpenter returned yesterday from Odessa, to which place she had gone to visit her sister, Mrs. Jeans. Barry. Mrs. Anna Bucklin, of Liberty, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Reddish. Nov. 28, 1884: Mrs. Myra Gilkey, of Independence, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Wm. H. Wymore. Dec 5, 1884: Barry. David Greene, of Platte City, visited his cousin, David May, on Thanksgiving. A fine 11 pound boy at Mr. Labe Watkins’. He’s a prosperous and lucky man in every sense. Miss Bessie Armstrong, of Saint Louis, will spend the winter in this city, the guest of her uncle, Mr. J.L. Stephenson. Mr. Geo. Riley, of Gilead, was in the city Monday, and reports having at his house the finest looking boy in the county. Dec 19, 1884: Mr. J.T. Lewright, of Washington, was visiting his sister, Mrs. J.R. Raton, this week. 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