BOYD COUNTY NEBRASKA
The Atkinson Graphic News Items
Aug 18,1892 - June 10,1897
See Atkinson Plain Dealer News Items
Aug 18,1892 Atkinson Graphic
Ralph Naper, Geo Hotalling, Frank Morse, Nels Nelson, and another party whose name we failed to get, located and platted a new town
fourteen miles west and north of Butte, Ralph Naper and Geo Notalling each gave 40 acres for the townsite. The new town will be called
Basin and starts out with several stores and other business enterprises. --Butte Gazette
September 28,1882 Atkinson Graphic
John Wosterchill is opening a blacksmith shop on his farm, 3 1/2 miles north east of Atkinson on Greeley Road.
Attorney Barger is erecting a dwelling on his claim north of town,
Atlas Middleton was doing the carpentry work.
Frank Lovell is adding on to his hotel
Get a good farm for $14.00
Del Aiken married Fanny Scott
S J Arnett and family is going to Iowa to find a good location for a drug store.
Feb 15,1883 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Bigelow has a new hotel at Stuart.
Annice Price will take charge of the Saratoga School
J B Sturdevant has arrived from Wahoo to carry on the photograph business
Joseph Sturdevant of Mead, bought an interest in Crossman and Sturdevant, and becomes the Crossman and Sturdevant Brothers.
A Bohemian named Praha was found dead on the prairie, makes the 3rd death by freezing within three weeks.
John Hanrahan died on the 5th, interred in the Catholic Cemetery
Abe Miller of the hardware and agricultural business will bring his family back with him.
Capt Boehme took up contributions of $13.30 for Mrs Malloy, widow of the man froze to death some time ago.
Nov 29,1883 Atkinson Graphic
$13.00 buys a ton of hard coal in Neligh.
Will Smith Vs Martin Devine, land contest case was decided by the courts.
Martin was the first Saunders County man who came to Holt County.
Mrs William Frederick died.
J O Dequasie's team broke loose at the mill and raced through town, the broken tongue cut a horse hitched to a post.
Hanson found dead between O'Neill and Cache Creek.
School District 74 had a meeting to locate the building and decide how to pay for it.
Aug 18, 1892 Atkinson Graphic
Daniel W Knight married Mrs Helen Manny
The speed ring at Chadron was attended by Ben DeYarmon and others.
Joe Bartley received nonmination for state treasurer at the Republican convention in Lincoln.
Dr A T Blackburn went to Waldo,Wisconsin to purchase a drug store.
Mike Gonderinger wants people to stop shooting his calves.
Jacob Hahn is painting the interior of banker Mathew's residence.
George H Dexter died at his residence in Atkinson 5th day of Aug 1892, age 64 years.
Sept 15,1892 Atkinson Graphic
Milton Doolittle intented to make final proof of his land claim
Nov 24,1892 Atkinson Graphic
C W Robertson made a 3 acre fish pond on his farm.
A prairie fire near Stuart
On Nov 10,1892 in Grand Forks, ND John McHugh married Mamie E Leefe
There was a rag bee at Maggie McKathnie's.
Miss O'Mally was the teacher at Kite school District
There was a dance at the Greel Store
A concert at Sunnyview Church raised $6.00 for new seats, Rev Williams was the pastor.
The pontoon bridge will be removed to Dodge's Ferry
A rag bee at Mrs O E Blake's.
Married Nov 22,1892 Dr A H Corbett and Mabelle Havena.
Surprise party for Phenile Doolittle.
Auction at the farm of C L Sturdevant.
Dec 1,1892 Atkinson Graphic
Jonas Ecker sold Dixon Index to W H Gibson
Stolen cattle at Doolittle Brothers.
Born to Ed Gallaher's a boy
Ed Kelley was clerk of Court of Fall River County, SD
Died Mary, 3 year old daughter of Ed McBride.
S H Elwood Livestock deals in Holt County.
Land claims proved up by Effie M Marshal and John B Jonas.
Nov 30,1893 Atkinson Graphic
Proposals that Holt County be divided.
William Liebness killed a completely white goose
Wentz and Burns Comedy Company was at Atkinson opera House
Land claims proved up by Martin L Bundy.
Dec 21,1893 Atkinson Graphic
Died Herbert O Dobbs, 29 years 14 months
Died William Hoxie, 45 years old
Died A P Eart, 85 years old
Died Daniel White
Died lawyer John A Harmon
Fold Spears, lost a horse by throwing itself in the stable.
O J Blakesly will paint the pipe and smoke stack of the water works plant
Third anniversary of the Atkinson Fire Department and Rebecca celebrated with a ball.
Third son born to Evans S Scott
A Wolf hunt at he John Ingles School House
Dec 28,1893 Atkinson Graphic
Military Company Elections held at O'Neill.
Jerry Murphy had a broken leg after it was run over by his run way team and wagon
George W Blake build the cold storage house for Fred Krug Brewing Company.
Elmer Blake in court for missing money at the Butte postoffice.
Henry Davis sold buck deer he shot to Blackmer and Fox
Married Dec 22,1893 Frederick Wyss and Minnie Stolte.
Jan 4,1894 Atkinson Graphic
From Chas G Chase who was enroute home to Geneva, Nebr, from the Hills, we learn that Mrs J O DeQuaise, a resident of Atkinson for many
years, died at her home in Geneva on 28th inst, of la grippe, after a very short illness
The 8 year old daughter of Jacob Geiese, 16 miles south of this place, died New Year's Day, of diphtheria. Her remains were interred
the day following in the Atkinson Cemetery.
Daniel White, born Nov 23,1833 Oxville, Scott Co, Ill, died Dec 21,1893 at Hot Springs, SD. He married 1855 to Eliza D Leach
(she died March 1856). He married Nov 11,1857 to Martha E Saw/es. They had 6 children, 2 girls, 4 boys, James and Edward survive,
living at Hot Springs.
Frank Rheberg received a telegram last Sunday that his mother was lying dangerously ill at Brunswick, Nebr, immediately started
for her bedside overland. A second dispatch received by his partner, Alex McFarland, the day following, conveyed the
sad intelligence that Mrs Rheberg was dead.
Jan 11,1894 Atkinson Graphic
George Clark had the happiest New Years of any man in O'Neill. On Monday evening his wife presented him with twins, a boy and a girl.
Thomas Donnelly, an old resident of Holt County, died at Rapid City, SD on the 6th inst, from a tumor in the breast. Mr Donnelly was a
highly respected citizen of Atkinson for several years, removing to Rapid City about 5 years since. His daughter,
Mrs William Griffin of Atkinson, was summoned by telegram and arrived in time for the funeral on Sunday. Mrs Donnelly and son, William,
will return to Atkinson with Mrs Griffin, in a few days, where they will make their future home.
Jan 18,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Marriage license issued to Henry H Myer and Belle W Root.
It is our sad duty to announce that Grandmother Ward died this morning at 1:45 at the residence of her grandson, F P Glasner, where she
had lain ill since the death of her husband four weeks ago today. She was 82 years of age. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon
at 2:30 from the residence of Mr Glasner.
Miss Maude Bonesteel of Kansas City, daughter of Dr Bonesteel, formerly a residence of Creighton, mysteriously disappeared the 11th inst.
Detectives have been unable to trace her as yet. She had about $200. worth of jewelry on her person and had started to visit a friend's house
in another part of the city when last seen.
Feb 8,1894 Atkinson Graphic
John Tomshik was brought before Squire Fisher last Monday on complaint of Mrs Coufal who states that she is afraid of John's doing her
great bodily harm. John was held in bonds of $200 to appear before his honor today.
Feb 15,1894 Atkinson Graphic
St Valentine was extremely generous to Harry Davis on the occasion of his 1894 anniversary by blessing his household with the advent
of a ten pound boy
Died near Atkinson, Mary Humpal, age 65 years. The deceased was the worthy consort of Jacob Humpal, born in Bohemia 1820,
married to Jacob in 1852, and had twelve children, nine boys and three girls, all of whom survive.
Feb 22,1894 Atkinson Graphic
James Brimblecombe of Green Valley, lost a 5 month old baby, which was buried in the Atkinson Cemetery last Monday.
Mrs H S Davis died about 10:30 this morning leaving a disconsonlate husband and 5 innocent and now motherless children,
the youngest a babe 8 days old.
The attention of a case of almost total destitution in this village was learned by the Graphic last Tuesday and upon investigation it was found
to be practically true. A woman and 3 children were unearthed by our draymen that were most certainly objects of charity.
Charitable desposed citizens soon rustled them food and raiment which placed them above want for a time at least.
March 1,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Barnabus Welton, an old and respected citizen of O'Neill, died suddenly today of apoplexy, aged 65 years. Deceased was a native of New York.
He figured conspicuously in the Indian Warfare in Minn, was in service as a scout and calvaryman during the Rebellion and a pioneer
of Northern Holt County. He was also sheriff of this county two years, from 1882 to 1884. (O'Neill Con State Journal Feb 27)
Died at O'Neill, Nebr Feb 25, 1894, Mrs Sarah A Rishel, aged 75 years. The deceased was mother of Mrs William Bowen and grandmother of
Mrs W E Scott of Atkinson. Her remains were brought to this place last Monday and interred in the Atkinson Cemetery.
The funeral obsequies held last Sunday over the remains of Mrs Harry S Davis were impressive and largely attended by her many sorrowing
friends in this place and vicinity, which attested the high regard entertained by our people for this estimable woman. The services were holden
at the M E Church and conducted by Rev Blackburn, whose words of hope and consolation were impressively fitting for the solemnities
of the occasion and made a deep impression on the minds of his large concourse of hearers. The funeral cortege was escorted from the
residence to the Cemetery by the members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen Lodge # 69, Atkinson, as a testimonial of sympathy of
the Order for the bereaved husband and his motherless children.
Ida A Davis, whose maiden name was Hancock, was born Racine Co, Wis on Oct 18,1860 and departed.
March 8,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Rather long story of how Jesse Akin fell through the ice at the Mill Pond and lived to tell about it.
The latest fad of the juveniles of Atkinson is pants with hip pockets.
M S Wheeler, a former resident of Atkinson for several years, but a resident of Nevada, the past five was killed a few days ago
by a snow slide near Reno.
Frank Jonas is in town with an order from the court to take possession of the Butte House. It looks as if an end has been reached
in the famous Jonas-Hootan Jangle.
March 15,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Married at the residence of the bride's parents 8 miles north of Atkinson March 8,
Robert F Hamilton of Minden, and Jesse Tennant of Pleasantview, Holt County, Nebraska. Rev Donald McLachlan officiating.
Married at O'Neill March 8, Peter Bonebarger and Rosa Farmer, both of Atkinson. County Judge McCutcheon officiating.
The body of an unknown man found at Maple Lake, MInn. He had a letter in his pocket from his mother, Annie Wright Atkinson. Do you know him?
We congratulate Ed White on the acquisition of another member to his family, an 8 pound girl (Ainsworth Star Journal)
Letter from Gen L F Kimple, dressmaker to the Norfolk insane prison.
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs H B Kelley on March 2nd, Mrs Sarah M Ong, aged 94 years 11 months 15 days. Mrs Ong's maiden name was
Faulkner, born near Portsmouth, Ohio March 17,1799. married Dec 20,1818, mother of 8 children, 4 now living, 1 son, 3 daughters.
Her remains were laid to rest in the Atkinson Cem on Sunday last
March 29,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Erma, daughter of Jno Zelmer, aged 17 months 10 days, died in this village on the 23rd inst, after a brief illness.
Mrs Dr G W Slater, 1694 W Fayette St was called to her old home, Atkinson, Nebr, last Thursday on account of the illness of her father, R T Hart.
She arrived home Sunday evening, a few hours before his death, which was caused by a stroke of paralysis (Baltimore Md American)
M S Wheeler and two other people lost their lives near Verdi, Nevada on Feb 18, in a snow avalanche...
April 5,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to Amos McCuen of Francis Township, the 3rd, a fine boy.
The nuptials of Thomas McGran of Inman and Alice McShane of Francis Township was celebrated at the Catholic Church in this village this morning.
Nellie, the little daughter of George Keys, of Wyoming Valley, died last Saturday, aged about 7 years.
The daughter of Mrs B W Johnson died the evening of the other day the venerable lady departed for Ohio.
Edward Hansel of Los Angeles, California, proved upon his fine tree claim in Pleasantview Township last Saturday.
Married at the Catholic Church Atkinson April 3 William Henrick of Alta,Iowa and Mary Riser of Dustin. Rev J W Jungles officiating.
Johanna , wife of John Heurton, aged 37 years 9 months 27 days died of inflammatory rheumatism.
April 12,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to Peter Schmit of Emmet township Sunday April 8, a fine daughter
Married at the Catholic Church in Atkinson, Thursday morning, April 5, Rev Father Jungles officiating, Thomas McGran of Inman and
Alice McShane of Francis.
Mr Hart clothing store was burgalized, taken were 75 pairs of pants, 24 undercoats, etc.
April 19,1894 Atkinson Graphic
James DeYarman , the O'Neill liveryman made the Graphic a pleasant call yesterday, enroute home from the north and west part of the county.
Flour from the Atkinson Roller Mills is transferred to O'Neill by rail and hauled by wagon from there to Chambers.
O M Andrus of Catalpa got a fine daughter.
April 26,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Nell Wixon's barbor shop was burgalized, took the razors and clippers.
May 5,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to L O Bartley, May 8, a son
Harry Greene of Butte, arrived in the Star City Sunday to meet his wife who has been visiting, in Lincoln, from which she returned with
two young children to be adopted, one for herself and husband and the other by D P Stowel, formerly a resident of Holt.
Harry Davis and two little girls departed for Riceville, Iowa, last Friday morning, where Mr Davis leaves the two little ones with their
aunt - sister of the lately deceased mother - The oldest boy and baby have pleasant home with Frank Emerson of Catalpa,
and the second boy is said to be fortunate in securing a home with Dean Swift.
Mrs D H Coburn accompanied Mr Davis and the two girls to Iowa, and will visit for sometime in the Hawkeye State.
Miss Nellie Inglis is deceased.
Dr M Stuart had Frank Jonas arrested for whipping his boy, Jonas was fined $7. It seems that the young kids were hanging May baskets and
some of them got rather gay and kicked the door. Jonas caught young Stuart, who it is said was an innocent looker on,
and gave him a troucing. (Butte Gazette)
May 17,1894 Atkinson Graphic
The unlucky Friday, two fires in the country and a baseball sorrow in town. Frank Emerson, 16 miles northeast of town, house on fire,
Arthur Cruise, Sand Creek Township, home, Stuart won the baseball game.
Mr and Mrs W D Mathews of O'Neill attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs H W Mathews little boy at this place last Friday.
Died in Atkinson, Thursday, May 19, Lloyd, son of H W Mathews, aged 9 months.
Willaim Bowen wrote a letter telling why he left Holt County - better schools.
William Stephenson admits being the father of a bouncing new boy.
May 24,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to William T Hayes of Sheridan Township, Saturday, April 19, a daughter
Yesterday forenoon, little Billy Wixson accidentally shot himself in the left knee while fooling with a small revolver (Rapid City SD Journal)
May 31,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Atkinson and Newport played baseball, Atkinson 10, Newport 8
Nell Wixson sold the barber shop to Henry Schwearing and Bennett
Cattle stolen last week from John Henning on the 29th were found at the John Carr ranch near Stafford. Harry Gillispe and Tierney arrested
June 7,1894 Atkinson Graphic
John Weeks and Jim DeYarman of O'Neill took in the town Monday enroute to Butte
A C Winney of Stuart, buried his wife and daughter last week. The cause of death was measles.
Mrs James R Brown of this place lost her brother, Ray Grant at Westwater, Utah to murder. Another brother this year was killed in a railroad accident.
At 12 o'clock today, Mary, wife of Jas Sanders of Holt County, died at the home of her step son, Geo Sanders, in this city, Mrs Sanders
had been here a week or so on a visit, when she was stricken with paralysis and failed from the start. She was born in
Holland March 12,1835 and came to this county 27 years ago. She was married to Jas Sanders 30 years ago and leaves 3 children
to mourn her death. Her children are Mrs Vanderberg, Frank and Johnny Sanders. Mrs Sanders was a member of the Catholic Church
and a lady highly respected by all who knew her. Her funeral will be held in Atkinson tomorrow. (Butte Gazette June 2)
June 14,1894 Atkinson Graphic
The marriage of Risor of Boyd County and Barbara Englehaup of Amelia was announced to take place at St Joseph Church next Tuesday.
Del Atkins report of Mexico
Windsor Hotel barn at O'Neill burned last Monday
June 21,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Harry Davis has purchased an interest in the Star Livery Stable with L O Bartley.
Atkinson played and won the baseball game at Stuart
Reunion of Bitney's at their residence in Atkinson. Alfred Bitney of Madison, Wis, Eli and Lew Bitney of Neligh. All cousins of Frank
and Charles of this place.
Tue afternoon with an almost cloudless sky a terrific wind storm struck Chadron, resulting in the death of John F Tenzer.
Boxing match between Joe Reed and Charles Kirk.
Married at the residence of the bride's parents near Spencer, The 6th of June A C Purnell of Emmett township and Bertha Ames of Spencer.
Married at St Joseph Church June 19, Frank Riser of Boyd County and Barbara Englehaup of Amelia.
June 28,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Town Herd; I will start a town herd about May 1. Those desiring their cattle properly taken care of the ensuing season, call on me.
I guarantee satisfaction. J A Handy
The Law will furnish headstones for all unmarked graves of soldiers and sailors of the Army and Navy, regular and volunteer.
July 5,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Ten sacks of boquet flour for $8.00 Sturdevant's Store
Vigilantes hung Ralph Hills and son for cattle stealing.
A group of cattlemen (59 signatures) advised Henry Hunt and Mr Fuller of Chelsea to leave the country and Charles Keeler to follow or
reform his ways.
July 12,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Dr D G McPherson is the dentist
John Brady has a cold storage house at his residence
Baseball Atkinson versus O'Neill at Atkinson Monday July 16
July 19,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Died July 16, John Navonty, aged 60 years after about 1 month illness, deceased was a highly respected residence of western Holt and his
demise will be sadly regretted by his many relatives and friends.
Born to Elmer Williams, 8 pound boy
The four week old babe of Charles Dickinson, residing near Amelia, died last Sunday
To be married H A Schwering and Josie Brown on the 25th
July 26,1894 Atkinson Graphic
W E Hamlin is the jeweler
A disgraceful fistic encounter took place in front of the Office Saloon last Thursday afternoon between Charles Kirk and Allen from Amelia
Michael Cannon, an old and highly respected residence of Sheridan Township, died suddenly yesterday from inflammation of the bowels.
Married at the M E Church, Atkinson, July 25, H A Schwering to Josie Brown. Rev C W Boelter officiated.
Aug 2,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Michael Cannon died. He was born Donegal, Ireland. 1860 immigrated to the U S. left a wife and six children. Mrs Crimmons, Patrick,
Collins, Michael and Bridget.
Born to Samuel Becker, July 29, a daughter
Married A Barnett and Luvia E Furnish July 25th, in Grand Junction, Iowa
Aug 9,1894 Atkinson Graphic
The only child of John Vincent residing 18 miles southwest of Atkinson died Sunday evening.
Fred Mlinar who has been long and favorably known in this section of Holt County, has sold his Boyd County farm and resettled on his place
west of Atkinson in Stuart Township. Mr Mlinar is a desirable citizen and is heartily welcomed back by his many friends in this locality.
Aug 16,1894 Atkinson Graphic
W C Scott received a telegram last Friday conveying the sad intelligence of his mother's death, very suddenly the day previous, at Toulon, Illinois
Salina Kansas advertisement for county manager with salary of $85.00 per month and office expenses.
Died at the residence of John Christ, 9 miles north of Atkinson, Aug 13, John Koeber, aged 66 years, 11 months and 13 days. Died of
bright's disease. Veteran of Francso Prussian War, buried at the Catholic Cemetery of this village
Aug 23,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Atkinson Aug 22, Oscar Eberhart of York, Nebr and Nellie McCurdy of Atkinson,
Rev A F Cumbo officiated
Married Oscar Eberhart and Nellie Richmond
Married at O'Neill Aug 16 A J Dexter and Clara E West, both of Atkinson, Rev H H Hosman officiated
Anton Tasler killed.
Aug 30,1894 Atkinson Graphic
John Moehler, aged 17, residing near Eagle Mills, accidentally shot himself while hunting last Sunday and expired in a few minutes.
Pettit jurors of the district court for October are B H Johring, E R Riley, E L Davis, S W McCaughey, J M Hunter, E H Thompson,
Chas Barngrover, A J Fleming, B Gray, N W Doud, Jno Alderson, G C Short, O P Sheve, A Barrett, Wm Bokohoff, Jos Skudler,jr,
Samuel Beavers, John Snyder, Wm Veale, A L Booth, H H Trowbridge, W Joyce, Barney Hynes, C Genther
A young couple from Holt County, driving across the country together to Iowa, came to the conclusion that they could travel better in
double harness, so when they reached Madison Monday they appeared before Judge Foster and were made one. The groom's name is Chas Hitchcock
and the bride was Laura Allbee - Madison Chronicle
A pipe, a match, and load of hay - D E Moore and son Charles set a very interesting fire
Irrigation in Holt County
Elizabeth Hellier - probate notice
Nellie F Coburn suing for divorce from Alva D Coburn and custody of Ella E Coburn, 8 years on the 14th day of Aug, 1894, Nora A Coburn,
5 years on 6th day of Oct 1893, and Mary E Coburn, 3 years on 23rd day of May, 1894.
Vincene Novotny probate notice
Sept 6,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to Fred Weiss, Aug 31, a daughter
Jacob Hahn is janitor at the school
Omaha hunters had trouble crossing the river
Anton Tasler's obituary
Sept 13,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to Musser on Monday Sept 10, a daughter
Cold storage plant of John Brady is filled with wild game
Married at Atkinson, Sept 12, William Dexter and Bertha West by Rev Robert Blackburn.
Died, Abbie A, wife of William Hayens of Rock Falls Township, after a brief illness with inflammation of the bowels. She leaves a husband
and three small children. Her remains were interred in the Catalpa Cemetery, last Sunday
Emmet is no longer a triving city.
Sept 20,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to John F Brady,Sept 15, a son
M E O'Brien will open a grocery store in the building formerly occupied by Coburn and Fisher. Dan Coburn and Billy Fisher went to
Laurel to open a mercantile store.
Wayne Wanner, lost his arm to a loaded gun
Wertz - Strohm expedition met with sad results. Wertz is editor of Stuart newspaper,
Sept 27,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Maude Brown, a resident of Atkinson some 3 years ago, died at Omaha, last Tuesday of consumption.
Died at the residence, 6 miles south of Meadow Grove, Nebr on the 24th day of Sept, 1894, Della , wife of J C Fanton, aged 24 years.She
leaves a loveable little girl, her parents James H Perry. She was buried in the Atkinson Cemetery.
Andrew Crowley, former citizen of Holt County, died at Bonesteel, South Dakota the 24th. His remains were shipped from Atkinson to
Battle Creek for interment, Wednesday morning.
Oct 18,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Born to George Raymer, Nov 4, a fine boy
Mrs H A Hills of Wagner, LT, a sister-in-law of Mrs Ira J Burleson, and a former resident of Atkinson, is visiting in this place.
Having been called back to Nebraska, by the recent illness and death of her father, Mr Marley, residing near O'Neill
Died Oct 17, at her home 3 miles west of Atkinson, Mrs Louisa Frye, aged 29 years. Mrs Frye came with her husband to this country from
France, some 11 years ago. He became an invalid and returned to France, hoping the voyage to and proper treatment in his native land
might restore him to health, but he had not realized the benefits anticipated, and he is still there, physically unable to return to this
country. Mrs Frye, for several years, in this vicinity, has nobly confronted the vicissitudes incident to frontier life and
with commendable fortitude braved every obstacle in the path of domestic duty with Christian meekness and grace. On Monday last
she was stricken with some fatal malady which she survived but a few hours. She leaves a bright little daughter, nearly 11 years old who has
the sincere sympathy of all in her lonely orphanage. The remains, under the rites of the Mother church, were interred in the
Catholic Cemetery yesterday.
Married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs Rice in Newcastle, Nebr, Nov 17, Charles Griffith and Ida Metcalf.
Married on the 13th day of Nov at the residence of the bride's parents in Saratoga township by the Rev W T Williams, William Damro and Edia Lamphier.
Oct 25,1894 Atkinson Graphic
20 pounds of Raisins $1.00 at O'Briens
Members of the Old Library Association turned over its books to the high school. If you have any checked out please take them to the school.
Born to R E Pate of Pendar, Nebr, 14th of Oct, 10 1/2 pound boy. Mrs Pate (nee Ray Davis)
Nov 8,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Palmer Newton, once a resident of this place and highly respected by all, died last week in California
Born to William Dickerson, Nov 2, a son, weighing 11 1/4 pounds
Where as God in His infinite wisdom has suddenly removed from earth our brother Peter A Cramer, a member of Atkinson Lodge #69 AOU
Nov 15,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Land claims were proved up by James M Campbell, Edward Mullen, George W Tappan,
William S Miller, John C Ingling is a dealer in all kinds of mounted animals
Backmer and Fox have all kinds of meats
Ben Sherwood - lumber and coal
G H Walrath has a lumber Co
Nov 22,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Fred Moyer left 18 years ago for California and just recently entered a blacksmith shop in Fort Worth and met his son. The son, Herman,
was a resident of Atkinson for many years, returned to Atkinson yesterday to get his mother.
Public Auction - Mrs Catherine Moyer Nov 24th
Nov 29,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Morse Hardware Co
Jacob Smith's Boot and Shoe Emporium
The Star Livery Barn - Bartley and Davis
James Brook - Hardware, Harness and Barb Wire
J W Galleher, furniture and undertaking
Wilson Drug Store
C M Forney - druggist and jeweler
Alex Hart - clothing
C A Bitney bought out Frank Bitney
J W Titus, grain and produce
Atkinson Roller Mills operated by F X Rehberg
Dec 6,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Will Lamb sold interest in dray line to J J Stilson
Marriage license issued to J F Crane of Stuart and Jessie Ballewag of Atkinson
Marriage license issued to Miles S Greenfield of Stuart and Clara Ballewag of Atkinson
Map of the big irrigation ditch
Dec 13,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Evans Scott shot and killed by Krischner, or Krischner shot and killed by Scott - Rock County tragedy
(later paper says the one shot is recovering)
Married at the Residence of Esquire Emerson, Rock Falls Township, Dec 5, H S Davis and Nettie Neeley, both of Atkinson.
Frank Emerson, Justice of peace, officiating
Dec 20,1894 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Barrett Scott attended the funeral of B F Akin at this place last Monday
Died at the residence of his son, Delbert, in this village Dec 16, Benjamin Franklin Akin. Aged 62 years 4 months and 16 days.
Dec 27,1894 Atkinson Graphic
The young babe of Jos ?????Ziska died last Friday and was ?????Sunday in the Catholic Cemetery - pieces of the paper are missing
Stuart bank closes doors
Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Atkinson Dec 26, Jas Humpal and Julia Halimack, Justice H Beebe officiating.
Annie Humpal departed for Omaha this morning, where she will visit relatives for a few days, and from there go to Aanamosa, Iowa, where
she will marry a prominent railroad man of that place.
William Lilly died at his home in Norfolk Christmas morning at 10:30 of inflammation of the bowels.
Jan 3,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Barrett Scott was lynched.
Jan 10,1895 Atkinson Graphic
More about Barrett Scott
Died at St Paul, Minn, Dec 24, Rufus G Bailey, aged 63 of Chronic Rheutism.
Dave Bradshaw had hogs stolen
Married at Catholic Church in Atkinson, Jan 2, Lizzie Alworth and R M Mullen
G A R officers were H W Transue Jr, J M Campbell, C Garwood, C Boelime, F Bitney, David Neeley, J W Galee, S D Orcutt, H Fleming,
W H H Clark, Robert Alworth
Fire Department officers were B D Sherwood, J E Allison, J M Stewart, V W McDonald, G Holmquest, E P Bennett, M T Woods..
Jan 24,1895 Atkinson Graphic
If you want brook trout to plant in streams see Theodore Wheeler.
Scotts murder
Milton Doolittle left for North Platte
Were the Hills Hung? Ralph Hills is alive and well, living in a sod house in a canyon three miles from the west bank of the Mo River,
and 25 miles north of Bonesteel.
Jan 31,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Abraham Lincoln and Barrett Scott's grandmother, whose maiden name was Lincoln, were first cousins. She married Harvey Barrett.
Lillie the bright and winsome 2 year old daughter of Frank P Glassner, of Stuart, died on the 23rd.
Barrett Scott obituary
Mrs James Hotelling, died Monday last, she leaves a husband and three little boys to mourn her untimely death. The funeral was held last
Thursday. - Stuart Ledger of 24th
Jim Hoteling, the pioneer stage driver and hotel keeper of the Niobrara river region was in Atkinson last Tuesday. Jim has had bad luck
recently, sickness in his family and a damaging fire among the ill starred freaks that have been coming his way of late,
but he bears his load of sorrow like a hero.
Feb 21,1895 Atkinson Graphic
William McGregory, who recently died near Bliss, Holt County, Nebraska, was buried as an unknown wayfarer, has been identified by
J P Pacha, who resides 12 miles southwest of Atkinson, who was well acquainted with the deceased. McGregory was a union soldier, and had,
at the time of his death, a tree claim on Section 28 township 25 range 15. He also had another quarter section in Holt County. The deceased was
64 years of age and has a mother and brother living somewhere in Illinois.
Twins born, but not in the same month or year, only 10 minutes apart, at Battle Creek.
Feb 28,1895 Atkinson Graphic
6 month old babe of Price Jamison, died at Butte the 21st.
Eva Price went to Leigh, Nebraska this morning where she is to meet and marry Jud Benton.
Married at the residence of the groom's mother in Green Valley township, Feb 25, Joseph Tasler to Mary Dobias, all of Green Valley.
B P Nelier, Justice of Peace officiating.
Married Feb 25, by Rev Robert Blackburn at the residence of Mrs Julia A Miner of Sheridan Township, Henry Matson of Dota, Nebraska and
Alice C Miner of Atkinson, Nebraska.
Born to Lee Crawford of Sheridan Township, Feb 22, a daughter, already had three boys.
Mamie Hahn and Fred Batcher were married last Saturday by Judge McCutchan, the ceremony taking place at the residence of the Judge
March 7,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Marshall - Boehme wedding at this place last Thursday evening.
Married at O'Neill, Nebr March 2, William D Wixson of Atkinson and Mrs Frances Stewart of O'Neill, Rev Hosman officiating.
(next week the paper says David D Wixson got married, not William D)
Married at the residence of the bride's parents Thursday Feb 28 R E Marshall to Virginia A Boehme, Rev Cumbow officiating.
March 14,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Died on Friday March 8, Daisy, daughter of H E Henderson of Pleasantview Township, aged 15 years of diphtheria.
March 21,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs W E Holton, 40 odd years, whose husband is an inmate of the state insane asylum, lived alone in an humble abode near the hamlet of
Brocksburg, in Keya Paha County, was found dead in her domielle last Thursday morning with prima facia evidence that she had
first been wantonly outraged and then hanged by the fiends who compassed her death...
Catherine Smith, whose maiden name was Kesler, was born in Saxe Coburg, Germany Aug 15,1817 and died at her home in Atkinson March
18,1895, aged 77 years 7 months and 3 days. The deceased was married to Frederick Smith, her now bereft husband, about the year 1841.
Into this union was born 9 children, 5 of whom preceded her in death.
Mrs W E Hamlin received the painful intelligence Tuesday morning by telegram, that her mother died on the 18th at Cherry Valley, Ill.
April 4,1895 Atkinson Graphic
A ten year old boy climbs the golden stairs by the rope route, dead is Grover Leeper.
John Johnson, residing 5 1/2 miles north east of Atkinson, a German, aged 57 years, hanged himself last Thursday evening.
Hattie L Huss, beloved wife of Frank C Huss, and the eldest daughter of James E and Mabel K Chapman, born Bureau Co, Ill March 3,1868,
died at her home in South Dakota, March 27,1895, aged 27 years 24 days. The body was brought to Atkinson for burial. she left two children.
Ellis, son of Geo W Purnell, Emmet township, died April 3, aged 2 years of Diptheria.
The Graphic office is now located on West State Street, in the best business house in Atkinson.
April 25,1895 Atkinson Graphic
William D Scott, an old veteran, who used to live in this county, was found dead in Omaha, last Thursday.
Fred Newton, son of Palmer, and his wife recently lost their little girl by scarlet fever.
Married at the residence of H C Morrow in Francis Township on April 21 William Tenborg, age 21 years of Emmet, and Merta Neher, aged 18 of
Green Valley township. Judge Morrow performed the marriage ceremony.
Carl Bartel died suddenly at his home in Amelia at 2 o'clock last Sunday morning of heart trouble. The funeral occurred Tuesday at Chambers.
May 2,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Cyril Erychief, called to Stanton by the death of his father on Thursday morning of last week, at the age of 73 years.
May 9,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Died at the home of his father, Seth Woods of this city, on Friday April 3, Herman H Woods, aged 27 years and 6 months.
Born Nov 1,1867 McDonough Co, Ill.
May 16,1895 Atkinson Graphic
W H Beeman and three boys left for Billings, Wyoming to take up claims. Another son was already there.
Baby girl born to S Scripter on Wednesday the 8th, only lived three days and was buried last Sunday.
May 23,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Mary Sibyl Putnam died at the residence of her son, Herbert L Putnam, near Atkinson on Sunday, May 5 at 4 o'clock in the morning at
the age of 72 years 5 months and 18 days. She was the 3rd child of Amasa and Sarah Spafford, born Nov 17,1832 in Springfield, Vt. She married
Pliny M Putnam, he died in Geneva June 15,1883. they had six children.
Mrs Broaddus is busy again, she will be remembered in Holt County for sending heart rending letters to eastern papers.
Married at the residence of B P Neher, in Green Valley Township, May 14, Gilbert S Whipple and Estella C Slaymaker.
Baseball score - Atkinson 1, Newport 19
Cornelius Carrigan, age 9 years, only son of William Carrigan, died Tuesday of Diptheria. His remains were brought to Atkinson yesterday
afternoon and interred in the Catholic Burial group.
May 30,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Harriette Darr, wife of G Darr, died at her home near Scottville after a continued illness of several years. The funeral occurred Tuesday
from the Scottsville Church and the remains interred in the cemetery at that place. Deceased was in the neighborhood of 75 years of age.
June 6,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Hattie M Porter, age 44 years, 9 months and 22 days died at her home near this city, Friday evening, May 31st, after a lingering illness
of several months. Funeral occurred last Sunday. She was the wife of G M Porter. She was born Aug 9,1850. They had eight children.
She was buried in the Atkinson Cemetery.
Married in Emmet on Wednesday June 5, Rev Blackburn officiating, Jessie E Burnell and Estella C Ames
June 13,1895 Atkinson Graphic
June 11, twelve miles northeast of Atkinson, a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Wilcox.
W J Speers moved to Montrose,California
June 20,1895 Atkinson Graphic
When James Stepforth went home from the ball game last Friday evening he found a laughing baby girl, regulation weight.
Julius Kalkus, age 34 years, died at the home of John Halameck, in this city,on Saturday, June 15,1895 at 11 am of blood poison, from a
gunshot wound in the arm. He was born 1861. He left a son 8 years old. The funeral was at the Catholic Church.
Mrs Pavlinsky was took east to the asylum
June 27,1895 Atkinson Graphic
C M Porter sheared 1480 sheep with the help of Harry Davis for W S Griffith
Margaret J Kuhn died, age 52 years, Tuesday at her residence in this city of dropsy of the heart. She was interred in the catholic cemetery.
She was sick for the last six years, the origin of the sickness was a cold contracted while fighting a prairie fire. She left three children to
mourn her loss, W M Anderson of Dustin, Mrs Fred Spears of Saratoga, and Mrs Ellen Gray of Dustin.
Married at the residence of the officiating clergyman, A C Spencer, on Sunday evening, June 24, Fred A Ripley and Mary O"Brien.
The little 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Coburn was drowned in an old well last Sunday out in the Cleveland settlement.
C O Bartley and daughter, Sarah Rinker, left for Goodland, Indiana.
Mrs Monroe, aged lady of Dorsey, was taken before the board of insanity on Wednesday and pronounced insane. She will be cared for in O'Neill
until there is room in Norfolk or Lincoln, which are both full.
July 4,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Benedict Sherman, an old acquaintance of J M Holmes, of this city, was killed by a freight train in Olen, Iowa, a week ago last Saturday.
Why is it that John Ingling looks so sober? Because it's a girl again. John says, "It's just my luck".
Died Agnes Carberry, age 12 years of Bright's disease at Stuart Saturday, June 29, at 4 o'clock. The funeral occurred at 2 pm last Sunday
from the Catholic Church in this city and interment took place in the Catholic Cemetery. She was the daughter of John Carberry.
This is the second daughter they have buried in the last three months.
The first child born in Atkinson was Fred Bitney. He was born June 4,1878, 15 years ago the 4th of last month.
July 11,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Mr A L Morse, after a lingering illness of several months,passed peacefully away at 1 o'clock this morning. He leaves a wife and four
children. The funeral is Saturday morning.
July 18,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Arthur Morse was born July 15,1854. He married Ida Cain and had five children.
Tallest, old soldier in Nebraska makes his headquarters at the home. George French of the 37th Illinois Infantry when he stretches himself
out to his fullest height of 6 feet 9 inches in his stockings.
July 25,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Mr Chilens, an old gentlemen about 60 years old, lived alone 2 1/2 miles northwest of Amelia, fell into a large water tank in the milk
house and was drowned. Funeral occurred Monday. Wife died about a year ago. He leaves a married daughter.
Born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Brook on Thursday last, a baby girl of the usual weight.
Aug 8,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Married at the residence of the bride's parents in this city on the 6th, Rev Cumbow officiating, Washington Q Chapman and Effie M Blackmer.
Hattie Bolles is to teach the winter term at Schwering School
Aug 15,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Oliver Reigle an old resident of this county, was buried in Omaha last Sunday by Modern Woodmen
Ellen A Cozens, went to O'Neill Monday to make final proof on her homestead, She was accompanied by Paul Dickau and John Tulk, who went to
appear as witness for her.
Aug 22,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Born to Mr and Mrs George Blake on Tuesday , Aug 20, 1895, a girl, weight 8 pounds.
Aug 29,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Died, Mary Handling, on Aug 22. Funeral services were held at Catholic Church on Friday Aug 23.
Married at the home of the bride's parents 4 miles northeast of Atkinson on Thursday, the 22nd, Rev Cumbow officiating, George Reis and
Emma Christenson. Also at the same time and place, Charles F Olson and Bessie Christenson.
Sept 5,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Died, Daniel Phillip Raymer on Monday,Sept 2, 1895 at 12;15 at his residence 5 miles northeast of Atkinson of cancer, aged 50 years,
2 months 18 days. He was bornJuen 14,1845. He married Mary Reffier and had six children. A daughter, Daisy Allen is married.
Married at the residence of the bride's parents, 9 miles northwest of Atkinson on the eve of 2nd, Rev Cumbow officiating,
John C Inglis and Alice Dobney.
Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Atkinson on Tuesday evening of the 2nd, Rev Cumbow officiating,
Volney Millspaugh and Ina Ingling.
Personal estate of Abram Shiland, deceased, was sold at public auction on Saturday.
Sept 19,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Lee Jennings and G H Dunham left for Missouri.
Jim Binkard was threatened by vigilantes.
Oct 3,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Jacob Smith left for Wisner
Orra E Mouten proved up his homestead claim
Creditor settling the estate of Arthur L Morse, deceased
Oct 17,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Died, Frederick Smith on Tuesday Oct 8,1895, age 73 years, 5 months 23 days. He was born at Sut Coburg, Germany on March 15,1822, he came
to the US in 1837 and settled in Wayne Co, Penn. From there he moved to Atkinson where he resided till the day of his death.
On Nov 11,1864 he enlisted in the 45th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and served until July 16,1865, when he received an
honorable discharge. He leaves three children, a son and two daughters to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the better world about a year ago.
Oct 24,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Married at the residence of the bride's mother in Atkinson, Wed, Oct 23,1895, Rev C H Burleigh officiated. G A Millspaugh and Myrtle Ingling,
both of this county.
George Dunham left for Kirksville, Adair Co, Mo
Nov 14,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Harry Davis was happy last Saturday, all on account of the arrival of a boy at his house.
Nov 21,1895 Atkinson Graphic
The father of J T Wertz, editor of the Ledger at Stuart, died at Creighton, a week ago last Monday.
Frank Lambert of Chambers, died a week ago last Saturday.
Last Tuesday morning in the Catholic Church, Father Breltkopf joined in holy wedlock Aloys Dworak, aged 30, and Mary Sramek, age 18.
The contracting parties live 6 miles southwest.
Dec 5,,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Married George Beers and Jane Sowerwine.
It is with a feeling of sadness that we think of Captain Alfred Sanford being sent to the St Louis City Poor House.
Married by Rev Father Cassidy in O'Neill on Wed morning, Nov 27, Thomas Morrow and Lizzie Carlon.
N J Tuller left for Culbertson, Mont.
Dec 12,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Dr Blackburn and family is leaving for Los Angeles.
Belle Moore aged 13 years, 5 months and 12 days died at the residence of her uncle, Frank Moore, Tue, Dec 10,1895. She was born near Crab
Orchard, Ky on June 28,1882. Her mother died when she was about 7 years old and her father two years later.
Harry Hayward, the murderer of Catherine Ging was hanged at Minneapolis yesterday morning at 2 o'clock.
Dr Blackburn had an auction Dec 21, 1895 selling two horses, 1 top buggy, 2 set single harness, 1 double harness, and household furniture.
Dec 19,1895 Atkinson Graphic
Gene Cress died at Atlanta, Georgia hotel of apoplexy. He leaves a wife and three children in O'Neill.
H L Putnam left for Council Bluffs.
H L Putnam proved up his homestead before the registor of the land office at O'Neill.
Dec 26,1895 Atkinson Graphic
25 pounds of raisin for $1.00
At Pana, Ill, Frank E Moore was married to Bertha A Ham
J P Marrell left for Kingsley, Iowa.
Samuel Carter says if he don't summer in Atkinson he will summers else.
Jan 9,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Timothy Cross, had cattle rustled. Oliver Holmquist is under arrest.
Mrs Mary S Orcutt, age 56 years, 9 months and 23 days died at her home in Atkinson on Sat, Jan 4 at 10 o'clock. Mary S Barrows was born
March 12,1839 in Crown Point, Essex Co, NY and married to S D Orcutt Feb 12,1853. In 1885 they moved to Atkinson, To this union
were born three children, 2 sons and 1 daughter.
Keep your dog tied up or it will be killed. A mad dog bit Father Kreltkopf's horse, Henry Schwearing's dog, Rev Barleigh's dog, two of
John Brady's dogs, then was killed by Jess Brook. Stuart has killed 15 dogs in the last week.
Jan 16,1896 Atkinson Graphic
While deputy sheriffs and vigilants were in Atkinson, John Fantan left for Old Mexico via Rock County.
The blizzard of Jan 12,1888, Mattles and the son of Mr Schaaf's froze to death.
Tom Carberry is on trial for Cattle rustling in O'Neill
Michael Tierney is on trial for five counts of counterfeiting.
A ten pound boy arrived at the home of W C Conklin last Friday morning
Will Donnelly is moving his torsorial palace further south on main street, next to the Old Exchange bank, in building formerly
occupied by W E Hamlin
In the Blizzard of Jan 12,1888, Mr Fanst's mother-in-law and his two children started for Stuart in a sleigh, found frozen to
death two days later
Mary S Orcutt aged 56 years 9 months and 23 days died at her home in Atkinson, Saturday Jan 4 at 10 am, after a lingering illness of over
4 months. She was born March 12,1839 Crown Point, NY. Married S D Orcutt Feb 18,1863. had three children
Jan 23,1896 Atkinson Graphic
J M Campbell has harness and repair shop in the brick building next to the Exchange Bank
Last Sunday in the Catholic Church, Father Breitkopf announced the coming marriage of Donut Segar and Sophia Cramer.
Jan 30,1896 Atkinson Graphic
D P O'Sullivan, an old resident of this county, died in O'Neill last Saturday.
Frank Kazda and Emma Kragen were married last Monday in this city, Hiram Beebe, Justice of Peace officiating.
Donut Segar and Sophia Cramer were married at the Catholic Church by Father Brietkopf at 10 last Monday morning.
Samuel Auger, died Wednesday night of last week, He had reached the age of 76 years. Funeral services were held from his late residence
Friday, at 11. conducted by Rev Burleigh and the burial was made in the cemetery at this place.
Feb 6,1896 Atkinson Graphic
John Ingles had a load of corn meal from his grist mill.
Last Friday. W H H Clark and Charles Brook started for Iowa, called there by the death of Mr Clarke's sister. Mr Brook returned Tuesday night.
John Fanton is at Meadow Grove on bail of $1,000.
Feb 13,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Saturday evening last week, C H Walrath received a telegram from Goodland, Ind, that Mrs S J Rinker, sister of Mrs Walrath, was dead. Her
parents, C O Bartley, brother State Treasurer C O Bartley, sister Mrs A D Havens
J H Meier, 10 miles northeast of Atkinson will sell at auction and move to Illinois.
Feb 20,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Boy born to Fred Wyss 30th of January
Sarah Bartley Rinkers obituary.
Feb 27,1896 Atkinson Graphic
William Glasgow got 15 years sentence in Omaha for burglary, used to live sw of Atkinson
Frank Dowling going to Coldridge where he leased a blacksmith shop
March 5,1896 Atkinson Graphic
New Bakery - Miss Kate Pruss and Mrs Antone Tomsik have purchased the restaurant and bakery of Mrs Bronk and will be pleased to meet all
old customers and many new ones. Good meals at all hours, and fresh bread on hand. They also solicit daily boarders.
Everything is first class style.
March 12,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Died Thomas Dowling, aged 64 years, at his home in Atkinson March 5th. He was born in Queens County, Ireland 1832, married Marie Louise
Manzy in 1852 in Hamilton, Hancock Co, Ill. During the Civil War he was in Company 8, 14th Regiment of Illinois volunteers.
Had three sons and three daughters. Funeral services held at Catholic Church.
March 19,1896 Atkinson Graphic
The home of J E Purnell at Emmett was made glad the 10th by the advent of a 10 pound boy.
John Inglis is in the city for the purpose of putting down a well for John Zeimer.
Married March 1st by Rev R Blackburn, Thomas E Maring of Emmett and Myra B Henderson of Atkinson.
Married at Stuart, Saturday, March 14 by Rev Anderson, William Munt and Mrs Nellie Coburn. Mr Munt is an old resident of this county and
Mrs Coburn is an old resident of Atkinson.
A creamery in Atkinson, using the Swedish method.
March 26,1896 Atkinson Graphic
A post office is established in Green Valley Township, called Green Valley, with L M Smith as postmaster
April 2,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Someone without the fear of God poisoned John Brady's dog last week.
A boy born at Henry Schwering home
April 9,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Jacob Cramer and Tilly Segar were joined in holy wedlock at the Catholic Church last Tuesday. The ceremony performed by Father Brietkopf.
April 23,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Holt County Wool Growers Association Meeting.
Fena, daughter of Milton Doolittle, died of consumption in North Platte
April 30,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Died, Edith L Meyers, age 20 years 3 months and 13 days, at her father's residence in Lisbon, Iowa, Wednesday April 22. The funeral
occurred Thursday April 23 at 2 pm.
She graduated from Atkinson high school June 1,1894. She was the eldest daughter of H C Meyers, born in Lisbon Jan9,1876.
Phenia Doolittle died at the home of her parents, M A Doolittle. The deceased was in her 18th year. Funeral services will be held this afternoon,
after which the remains will be taken to Onarga, Illinois for interment.
Nathan Spicer, aged 4 years, died at Winnebago City, Minn April 16, on the way to Mazeppa, Minn in company with his parents and Amy Davis.
He was a grandchild of James A Davis, living 3 miles southwest of Atkinson.
Holt County Agricultural Society was declared extinct and the Holt County Agricultural and Fair Association was formed.
Director B A DeYarmon, W S Griffith.
May 7,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Yesterday afternoon Father Brietkopf joined together in holy wedlock Jospeh Sobon and Anna Jonus.
J G Hoteling was in the city last Saturday with a load of evergreens.
Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday evening April 28, by Rev F J Douglas, Charles W Hodgdon of
Hoquiam, Washington and Mary J Sargent of Ames. Bride was a former Atkinsonsite.
May 14,1896 Atkinson Graphic
John Fanton found guilty of stealing Timothy Cross's cattle last December and sentenced to eight years.
May 21,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Last Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock John Carberry, a resident of Stuart, but a former resident of Atkinson, having come through here
twenty years ago, walked through his house from the front to the back porch, saw the sheriff coming, placed a revolver to the
right side of his head, back of the ear, and fired with deadly effects.
P W Deveson and Alma Price were married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs Charles Sweet, 207 Williams Street, Monday May 4th by
Rev W H Stedman - Champaign, Illinois Daily Gazette
May 28,1896 Atkinson Graphic
The remains of John Carberry were interred in the Catholic Cemetery.
Silas Purdy has hopes of getting the right parties interested in his patent buckles.
The council ordered J W Titus to move his hog pens 200 feet further west.
They ordered W E Scott to open up the alley back of his house.
June 4,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Graduating from Atkinson High School were: Maude L Foote, Emma D Greeley, Matilda B Nightingale, Anna L Cross, Lazelle B Sturdevant,
Arleigh D Moore and Frank H Morrow.
James Harvey became post master at Stuart.
S W Tower has a curiosity in the shape of a pig which has eight legs, three eyes and four ears. John Ingling is in the process of mounting it.
John Heuton brought to the Graphic office, a pig with eight perfect legs and three ears. The pig was alive when born but the mother
laid on it. John Ingling is in the process of mounting it.
June 11,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Married on Wed, June 23, at 1:30 pm, Minnie Guyer of Glenwood, Iowa, and CL Anderson of O'Neill. Ceremony performed by
Rev George of O'Neill at the home of the bride's brother-in-law, L B Smith, near Creighton.
July 9,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Charlotte Phillips celebrated her 90th birthday.
The Joe Cross and Co Livery Barn burned. It had been built in Sept 1880, by Put Wheeler, and he hauled the lumber from Fort Niobrara.
A ten pound boy arrived at Myron Thompson home last Tuesday morning.
July 16,1896 Atkinson Graphic
P A Hart came up from Omaha, last Friday on a sad mission. His son, Fred, who has been staying with Pete Youngberg, about 12 miles north
of this city, was mysteriously killed July 2, while herding cattle. There was no witness to the accident, but it is supposed that
his horse fell on him, he was buried the 3rd at Celia, and his father came up to take the remains to Omaha, but concluded leave the body till fall.
Aug 20,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Word was received in Atkinson last Monday that Tom Carberry had died in South Dakota
Sept 3,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Boy born to George Reis, 11 pounds
Al Miller, mother and sister went to Battle Creek last Saturday to attend the funeral of Howard Miller's baby, which occurred that day.
Christine Obele, mother of Mrs Herman Negienfind, died at 8 am Tue, She came here from Wis last year and was 88 years old. Funeral
services were held in the M E Church at 1 am yesterday and were conducted by Rev Burleigh
Sept 10,1896 Atkinson Graphic
A child of Enoch Zener, was riding with its mother in a wagon, and fell out, the hind wheel running over its back
Sept 24,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Married in Atkinson Tue evening, Sept 22, by Judge Beebe, C M Porter of this city and Mrs Fanny Neerhood of Wapello, Iowa
Oct 1,1896 Atkinson Graphic
On Tue occurred the death of Dr Morris,one of Holt County's most esteemed citizens. He was buried yesterday, under the auspices of the
Masonic body of which he was a member. Many people from all over the county attended the funeral
Last Monday morning Gilbert Davis and Mary O'Connor were married in the Catholic Church by Father Brietkopf.
Oct 15,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Judge John D Neligh, died in West Point last Friday.
One of James Cannon's twin babies died Sat and was buried in the Atkinson Cem Sunday.
Oct 22,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Married by Rev Blackburn on Wed, Oct 21 at 11 am Charles H Davis and Pauline Mlinar.
Nov 19,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Charley Clark taken before the insanity board, then to asylum at Norfolk.
Dec 4,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Wilson is the druggist.
Mrs Carrie A McDonald died Sat, Nov 28, at the age of 47 years, 2 months and 25 days.
Miss Carrie A Wood was born Sept 3,1849 near Niagra Falls, Canada. Married Dr J L McDonald Sept 25,1867 in Picton, Ontario.
Died Nov 28,1896 and leaves husband, son and dau.
Dec 10,1896 Atkinson Graphic
C F Englehaupt is butter maker at Amelia Creamery
Died James Henry Perry, at his residence in Aktinson, on Sat, Dec 5 at 9:35 pm, aged 50 years, 11 months, 18 days. Born Dec 17,1845 in
Joe Davis County, Illinois. During the Civil War, age 16 years joined the 15th Illinois Volunteers, Co C, was a prisoner at
Andersonville prison. Married July 4,1865 to Lucia A Andrews at Lena, Stephenson Co, Ill. Leaves mother, Mrs Mary Perry,
a sister, Mrs Lantham, and a brother JC
L P Roy, a well known Holt County citizen, died at 11 o'clock Sabbath morning, Nov 22, at his residence in Fairview Township.
Married by Rev R Blackburn on Dec 9, Francesco Bailey of Stuart and Floyd Davis of Atkinson.
Carrie McDonald, was the daughter of Dr and Mrs H T Wood of Toronto.
Dec 17,1896 Atkinson Graphic
R Musser shot G A Spence. The affair occurred about 20 miles southwest of Atkinson as a result of a quarrel over who should get the corn
stocks left from a crop raised by Mr Spence on Mr Musser's place.
Dec 24,1896 Atkinson Graphic
Died Mamie Smith at Scranton, Penn on Wed, Nov 18,1896, aged 21 years and 25 days.
She was the daughter of Mary E Smith, and had an operation on her throat where blood poisoning set in.
Jan 7,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Rev C Breitkopt, Elmer Allison and Mr Chapman put some effort into getting money from France for Little Mary Frey.
Quint Day Crawford, beloved little son of George Lee and Wardie Crawford of McKee's
Rocks, Allegehany Co, Penn, died Tuesday Dec 8,1896 of Conjestion of the spine, aged 3 years, 8 months 19 days.
Mrs Anna Dorsey, pioneer of catholic literature in this country, had just died at her home in Washington City, at the age of 85 years.
Jan 14, 1897 Atkinson Graphic
Bert Adams, and Jennie Clark , two of Missouri Valley's popular young people were married Sunday at the home of the bride's uncle, George Keys.
Mary McDermott died at her home in Atkinson, on Saturday night at 11 o'clock, aged about 71 years.
Mary Lyons was born in Albany Co, NY. In 1844 she married Stephen McDermott, her husband's death preceded hers by one year and six months.
8 children survive, all live in Nebr, except Barney of Darlington, Wis.
Major Krable of Bassett was brought before the insanity board and sent to the insane hospital in Norfolk.
Mr Spence, shot by Mr Musser has died.
Charles G Mason, cowboy from Lander, Wyoming, died by morphine at Emmet House in Omaha.
Jan 21,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Coroner's jury gave in a verdict that George A Spence came to his death from pneumonia, aggravated by a gunshot wound in the leg and that
the shotgun was in the hands of Raymond Musser.
George A Spence born Nov 22,1839 near Pittsburg, Penn. Died in Atkinson Jan 13,1897, aged 57 years 1 month 22 days. He was married
in 1865, and had four children, one of which is Mrs Muston.
Married Thursday Jan 14 in this city, Anna Fretron of Des Moines County, Iowa to William Rossman of Catalpa, this county.
Elmer O Blake was sentenced in federal court in Omaha last week to one year in the Sioux Falls, SD penitentiary for embezzlement
while postmaster at Butte.
Jan 28,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Lee Hershiser died last Sunday at Waterloo, Iowa
Died Thomas McDonald on Sunday morning at 12:40 at the age of 37 years. Interred in Catholic Cemetery
Born to A W Miller, a ten pound girl, Jan 28 Thursday.
Died at Netawaka, Kan, Dec 11, Jessie Ellen, daughter of S J and Phebe A Doud, aged 3 years.
Feb 11,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Frank McKinley died at his home, 7 miles northeast of Atkinson, last Saturday, aged 27. Funeral services held at Catholic Church last Tuesday.
Last Tuesday Father Klemenz united in marriage F D Braley of Alford, Nebr and Belle Riley of Hay Springs, Nebr.
Mrs George A Brooks died last week at her home in Bazile Mills.
Feb 18,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Freda Miner wrote an essay about Atkinson
March 4,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Jess Brook is a happy father of a baby boy born Friday morning.
The jury in the Raymond Musser case brought in a verdict yesterday of manslaughter. The penalty is from one to ten years in the penitentiary.
March 11,1897 Atkinson Graphic
George Blake got a baby girl.
Mrs Rea, sister of M E Harrington, died last week
The wife of A L Towie died in Niobrara last week of la grippe
Yesterday Judge Kinkaid sentenced Raymond Musser to eight years in the penitentiary, the 11th day of each December to be passed in
solitary confinement and to pay the cost of presecution.
March 18,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Bassett court house burned to the ground.
Mrs Thos Dowling went to O'Neill Monday morning to prove her claim. Dave Blake and Nick O'Connell went with her as witnesses.
Died, Grace Huston, daughter of L E Huston, March 13 in Atkinson from effects of influenza, aged 2 years 11 months 1 day
March 25,1897 Atkinson Grapic
Owen Trainer died this morning at 8:45, aged 43 years, 1 month 23 days, of consumption.
Born March 20, a girl, to W E Scott
Frank Pacha was in town last Friday with a load of potatoes.
Fred Wyss moved his blacksmith and wagon shop to the build on the corner south of Walrath and Sherwood's Lumber Yard.
April 8,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs A N Munger of Marseilles, Illinois, died last week, before her daughter,
Mrs Dr Sturdevant arrived. Her husband died in this city on July 4,1888 at the age of 71.
John Dawson died in the cyclone at Chandler, Oklahoma.
W H Blackmer sold his meat market, slaughter house and ice business to Peter Bonenberger.
April 15,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Pete Bonenberger is the happy father of a baby boy, born Monday night
Campbells' Harness shop, first door west of the rink
Holt County Wool Growers failed to hold meeting cause of bad weather
Old officers of the Golden Irrigation District were re elected
Leo Logerwell will start a herd at his place, 11 miles north of Atkinson, May 1
Go to Dalla Tabor for your Easter hats
Put hour horses and cattle in the Cross pasture south of town, where there are 400 acres under fence and 200 acres in blue grass
John A Robinson, who used to live in Atkinson, is a guard in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge, Montana
When Harry Davis left here last October, he sold a cow to Fred Stolte. C L Conklin claimed the cow and said that he only let Davis have
the cow for keeping. Suit was had last week before Justice of the peace, Pat Hayes and Conklin won
Died Vernon Clark Brook, aged 1 month and 16 days at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 11 of la grippe. Funeral was held Monday
afternoon from the residence of the parents, J E Brook.
John P McNichols wants liquor license in Atkinson
Forney and Co want a liquor license in Atkinson for medicinal purposes
C J Wilson wants a liquor license in Atkinson for medicinal purposes
Frank Wostrchill wants a liquor license in Atkinson
List of tariffs on the different items, etc sheep 1.50 beans 56 cents a bushel honey 20 cents a gallon
April 22,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Thomas Dowling died in Coldridge last Monday
The father of Mrs Fred Martin died last week at Valparaiso, Indiana
Milo H Bebee and Mertie D Holmes were married Saturday night at the residence of the bride's father, J M Holmes by Judge Bebee, uncle of the groom
April 29,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Walker's new millinery store will open next Saturday in the building three doors east of the Exchange Bank.
Frank Cole and Everett Robinson stole two saddles near Lutes, Keya Paha County, were pursued by six farmers, Cole was killed, Robinson
captured and in O'Neill jail.
May 6,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Will Hobbs run over by train, lost both legs, he died at Stuart
Mrs Baluss went to O'Neill Monday and secured a divorce before Judge Kinkaid
New council - clerk is Hiram Bebee, Treasurer is J E Allison, Water commissioner is Hez Chambers, Night watchman is Jim Humpal. Chairman
is Jess Brook. Marshalls office was not filled, if the above do their job, don't need a marshall.
John McNichols got his liquor license. And Frank Westerchill was given till next Monday night to raise th $750.00 license money.
Samuel Johns proved up on his land claim
Leonard C Sweet proved up his timber claim
Hattie Blackmer proved up her timber claim
Franc Friedl proved up his land claim
Dr J L McDonald, U S pension surgeon, local surgeon F E and M VRR , office 1st door south of Exchange Bank
W E Scott, attorney and counselor at law
C L Sturdevant's Cash Store, clothing, we guarantee courteous treatment
May 13,1897 Atkinson Graphic
John Balloon has decided to make Holt County his home again, and has returned from Culbertson, Montana. He will engage in the cattle business
Perry and Matthews bought the F J Taylor circus and combined the two into one vast enterprise.
Jacob Hahn's residence burned
Exchange Bank closed. Bank examiner Coad arrived and announced the bank was insolvent. J S Barltey was the heaviest depositor having
$54,000.00 in the bank
May 20,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Born to John P McNichols, this morning a 12 pound girl.
An officer seeker's diary
May 27,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Last Saturday a young son of Gus Kruger, living about 12 miles northwest of Atkinson, was kicked to death by a horse.
Married on Monday May 24 at the Catholic Church by Father Klemenz, Paul Segar and Kate Christ.
June 3,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Hugh Gallagher, Mike Flannigan, J M Flannigan, Ed F Gallagher, T J Birmingham have rented the Exchange Bank building and will be known as
the Banking House of Gallagher and Co.
June 10,1897 Aktinson Graphic
John Sturdevant leased Stuart Ledgar from J W Wertz
Fire Company officers elected were - President J E Allison, Vice President Robert Bitney, Foreman William Dickerson, 1st Ass Foreman V W McDonald,
2nd ass Foreman Del Fisher, Secretary E S Eves, Treasurer, H A Schwering,
Colonel Mosby's career
May 27,1910 Atkinson Graphic
Born to O N Hendricks of Celia, a little son, May 12th
June 3,1910 Atkinson Graphic
H Banks of Eagle Valley, marketed hogs in Atkinson, Monday
George Hendricks of Douglas, died, brother of Joseph Hendricks.
Married Myrtle Haigh and James A Beck on June 1
Aug 28,1925 Atkinson Graphic
Joseph J Nachtman died at his home near Amelia
Here is another year
Jan 7,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Rev C Breitkopt, Elmer Allison and Mr Chapman put some effort into getting money from France for Little Mary Frey.
Quint Day Crawford, beloved little son of George Lee and Wardie Crawford of McKee's Rocks, Allegehany Co, Penn, died Tuesday Dec 8,1896 of
Conjestion of the spine, aged 3 years, 8 months 19 days.
Mrs Anna Dorsey, pioneer of catholic literature in this country, had just died at her home in Washington City, at the age of 85 years.
Jan 14, 1897 Atkinson Graphic
Bert Adams, and Jennie Clark , two of Missouri Valley's popular young people were married Sunday at the home of the bride's uncle, George Keys.
Mary McDermott died at her home in Atkinson, on Saturday night at 11 o'clock, aged about 71 years.
Mary Lyons was born in Albany Co, NY. In 1844 she married Stephen McDermott, her husband's death preceded hers by one year and six months.
8 children survive, all live in Nebr, except Barney of Darlington, Wis.
Major Krable of Bassett was brought before the insanity board and sent to the insane hospital in Norfolk.
Mr Spence, shot by Mr Musser has died.
Charles G Mason, cowboy from Lander, Wyoming, died by morphine at Emmet House in Omaha.
Jan 21,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Coroner's jury gave in a verdict that George A Spence came to his death from pneumonia, aggravated by a gunshot wound in the leg and that
the shotgun was in the hands of Raymond Musser.
George A Spence born Nov 22,1839 near Pittsburg, Penn. Died in Atkinson Jan 13,1897, aged 57 years 1 month 22 days. He was married in 1865
and had four children, one of which is Mrs Muston.
Married Thursday Jan 14 in this city, Anna Fretron of Des Moines County, Iowa to William Rossman of Catalpa, this county.
Elmer O Blake was sentenced in federal court in Omaha last week to one year in the Sioux Falls, SD penitentiary for embezzlement while
postmaster at Butte.
Jan 28,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Lee Hershiser died last Sunday at Waterloo, Iowa
Died Thomas McDonald on Sunday morning at 12:40 at the age of 37 years. Interred in Catholic Cemetery
Born to A W Miller, a ten pound girl, Jan 28 Thursday.
Died at Netawaka, Kan, Dec 11, Jessie Ellen, daughter of S J and Phebe A Doud, aged 3 years.
Feb 11,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Frank McKinley died at his home, 7 miles northeast of Atkinson, last Saturday, aged 27 . Funeral services held at Catholic Church last Tuesday.
Last Tuesday Father Klemenz united in marriage F D Braley of Alford, Nebr and Belle Riley of Hay Springs, NEbr.
Mrs George A Brooks died last week at her home in Bazile Mills.
Feb 18,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Freda Miner wrote an essay about Atkinson
March 4,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Jess Brook is a happy father of a baby boy born Friday morning.
The jury in the Raymond Musser case brought in a verdict yesterday of manslaughter.
The penalty is from one to ten years in the penitentiary.
March 11,1897 Atkinson Graphic
George Blake got a baby girl.
Mrs Rea, sister of M E Harrington, died last week
The wife of A L Towie died in Niobrara last week of la grippe
Yesterday Judge Kinkaid sentenced Raymond Musser to eight years in the penitentiary, the 11th day of each December to be passed in
solitary confinement and to pay the cost of presecution.
March 18,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Bassett court house burned to the ground.
Mrs Thos Dowling went to O'Neill Monday morning to prove her claim. Dave Blake and
Nick O'Connell went with her as witnesses.
Died, Grace Huston, daughter of L E Huston, March 13 in Atkinson from effects of influenza, aged 2 years 11 months 1 day
March 25,1897 Atkinson Grapic
Owen Trainer died this morning at 8:45, aged 43 years, 1 month 23 days, of consumption.
Born March 20, a girl, to W E Scott
Frank Pacha was in town last Friday with a load of potatoes.
Fred Wyss moved his blacksmith and wagon shop to the build on the corner south of Walrath and Sherwood's Lumber Yard.
April 8,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs A N Munger of Marseilles, Illinois, died last week, before her daughter, Mrs Dr Sturdevant arrived. Her husband died in this city on
July 4,1888 at the age of 71.
John Dawson died in the cyclone at Chandler, Oklahoma.
W H Blackmer sold his meat market, slaughter house and ice business to Peter Bonenberger.
April 15,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Pete Bonenberger is the happy father of a baby boy, born Monday night
Campbells' Harness shop, first door west of the rink
Holt County Wool Growers failed to hold meeting cause of bad weather
Old officers of the Golden Irrigation District were re elected
Leo Logerwell will start a herd at his place, 11 miles north of Atkinson, May 1
Go to Dalla Tabor for your Easter hats
Put hour horses and cattle in the Cross pasture south of town, where there are 400 acres under fence and 200 acres in blue grass
John A Robinson, who used to live in Atkinson, is a guard in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge, Montana
When Harry Davis left here last October, he sold a cow to Fred Stolte. C L Conklin claimed the cow and said that he only let Davis have the cow
for keeping. Suit was had last week before Justice of the peace, Pat Hayes and Conklin won
Died Vernon Clark Brook, aged 1 month and 16 days at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 11 of la grippe. Funeral was held Monday afternoon
from the residence of the parents, J E Brook.
John P McNichols wants liquor license in Atkinson
Forney and Co want a liquor license in Atkinson for medicinal purposes
C J Wilson wants a liquor license in Atkinson for medicinal purposes
Frank Wostrchill wants a liquor license in Atkinson
List of tariffs on the different items, etc sheep 1.50 beans 56 cents a bushel honey 20 cents a gallon
April 22,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Thomas Dowling died in Coldridge last Monday
The father of Mrs Fred Martin died last week at Valparaiso, Indiana
Milo H Bebee and Mertie D Holmes were married Saturday night at the residence of the bride's father, J M Holmes by Judge Bebee, uncle of the groom
April 29,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Mrs Walker's new millinery store will open next Saturday in the building three doors east of the Exchange Bank.
Frank Cole and Everett Robinson stole two saddles near Lutes, Keya Paha County, were pursued by six farmers, Cole was killed, Robinson
captured and in O'Neill jail.
May 6,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Will Hobbs run over by train, lost both legs, he died at Stuart
Mrs Baluss went to O'Neill Monday and secured a divorce before Judge Kinkaid
New council - clerk is Hiram Bebee, Treasurer is J E Allison, Water commissioner is Hez Chambers, Night watchman is Jim Humpal. Chairman is
Jess Brook. Marshalls office was not filled, if the above do their job, don't need a marshall. John McNichols got his liquor license.
And Frank Westerchill was given till next Monday night to raise th $750.00 license money.
Samuel Johns proved up on his land claim
Leonard C Sweet proved up his timber claim
Hattie Blackmer proved up her timber claim
Franc Friedl proved up his land claim
Dr J L McDonald, U S pension surgeon, local surgeon F E and M VRR , office 1st door south of Exchange Bank
W E Scott, attorney and counselor at law
C L Sturdevant's Cash Store, clothing, we guarantee courteous treatment
May 13,1897 Atkinson Graphic
John Balloon has decided to make Holt County his home again, and has returned from Culbertson, Montana. He will engage in the cattle business
Perry and Matthews bought the F J Taylor circus and combined the two into one vast enterprise.
Jacob Hahn's residence burned
Exchange Bank closed. Bank examiner Coad arrived and announced the bank was insolvent. J S Barltey was the heaviest depositor having
$54,000.00 in the bank
May 20,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Born to John P McNichols, this morning a 12 pound girl.
An officer seeker's diary
May 27,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Last Saturday a young son of Gus Kruger, living about 12 miles northwest of Atkinson, was kicked to death by a horse.
Married on Monday May 24 at the Catholic Church by Father Klemenz, Paul Segar and Kate Christ.
June 3,1897 Atkinson Graphic
Hugh Gallagher, Mike Flannigan, J M Flannigan, Ed F Gallagher, T J Birmingham have rented the Exchange Bank building and will be known
as the Banking House of Gallagher and Co.
June 10,1897 Aktinson Graphic
John Sturdevant leased Stuart Ledgar from J W Wertz
Fire Company officers elected were - President J E Allison, Vice President Robert
Bitney, Foreman William Dickerson, 1st Ass Foreman V W McDonald, 2nd ass Foreman
Del Fisher, Secretary E S Eves, Treasurer, H A Schwering,
Colonel Mosby's career
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