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JUNE.
June 5-Grasshoppers are leaving, going northwest. This is known as the first visit of grasshoppers. The last of them left the 29th instant.
June 16-Ridgely Christian Church organized.
June 29-Soldiers of 1812 held a meeting: Present: W. L. Brightwell, Robert Cain, Thomas Jones. Jesse Lewis, Robert Mitchell, Samuel Rogers, William Rogers-7 out of 12 living in Platte.
MASONIC HALL.
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JULY.
July 1-Philander Lucas is appointed circuit judge in the place of Walter A. King, impeached.
Pleasant Ridge College, under Prof. Himrod, has 60 scholars.
July 4-A pleasant picnic at the fair grounds. The Good Templars of Weston have a picnic in Wells' pasture.
METHODIST AND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MASONIC HALL.
An arrangement has been made between the Methodists, the Presbyterians, and the Masons, to rebuild the church and hall, in Platte City, on Lot 6, Block 31, giving the churches the lower story, and the Masons the upper story. The committee adver- tises for bids, and W. V. Slone takes the contract, at $6,000. It is to be finished by December 15th.
July 5-A concert and tableaux at Platte City raised $75.00 for a public library.
Burckhartt and Hunt are soliciting contributions for the South.
Clerk's offices sold; Milton Campbell, county commissioner, sells publicly the circuit clerk's office, on the old public square, to Florence Brady, and 12 feet off the west part of Lot 10, Block 25, to E. C. Redman.
AUGUST. THE LANTER FAMILY.
Aug. 1-Albert Lanter died. His parents were Thomas Lanter and Spicy Davis, who came in 1820, from Virginia, to Old Franklin, Mo., thence to Clay in 1824, and to Platte in 1842. He removed to Jackson County, Mo., in 1863, and there died in Sep- tember, 1880. He was a soldier of the War of 1812, under Col. Dick Johnson. Mrs. Lanter survived him. Their children:
I. MARY JANE LANTER, m'd Dudley Tribble, who d. Nov. 10, 1847. Ch:
1. John T. Tribble, m'd Cora Anderson.
2. Amanda J. Tribble, m'd Wm. Lewis.
3. Missouri A. Tribble, m'd Wm. Wingo.
4. Richard M. Tribble.
II. DAVIS LANTER, m'd Elizabeth Bowring. (See.)
III. SARAH A. LANTER. m'd Samuel Richardson.
IV. ROBERT. in Kansas.
V. ALBERT LANTER, m'd Lavinia Bowman, and d. Aug. 1,1867.
VI. SIDNEY LANTER, m'd Sept. 9, 1858, Nancy A. Martin. He was one of the earliest volunteers for the Confederacy. He possesses sprightliness and geniality. His wife died, leav-
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ing 2 children, and he m'd 2d March 25, 1871, Jane Mc- Michael.
VII. JULIA A. LANTER, m'd Dec, 14, 1851, Robert S. Carson.
VIII. NANCY E. LANTER, m'd Oct. 9, 1856, Henry D. Sutton (see); 2 children.
IX. MARGARET LANTER, m'd 1st, Feb. 25, 1858, Guy McComas. died, son of Hiram. She m'd 2d, a Locke, of Kansas.
Aug. 5-David F. Moody having died, Isaac N. Moody admin- isters. Bond, $2,500.
Caleb Parrish having died, C. M. Parrish administers. Bond, $3,000.
Aug. 8-James Leavel sells his stable in Platte City to Field & Park.
Aug. 12-The controversies with rival roads are settled, and now the C. & S. W. Railroad will be built.
Aug. 15-A promenade concert at Mettier's hall, Weston, for the benefit of the Episcopal Church.
Aug. 20-The site for the church and hall at Platte City has been cleaned off, and work on the building will soon commence.
F. Krause and W. Carson are building. The grading of Main Street is finished, and the macadam is complete up to Sec- ond Street.
Aug. 21-The corner-stone of the first abutment of the Kansas City bridge laid.
Aug. 22-A grand tournament at Prairie Point. A few cases of cholera in the county.
THE C. & S. W. RAILWAY.
A public meeting of citizens advise the town board of Platte City to offer $10,000, provided the depot is placed within a half- mile of the town.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1-The Weston Cemetery Association formed, and $700 raised. Ground had been reserved, and several acres had been given to the city by T. F. Warner. In 1853 it was platted, and lots have been sold. It is a beautiful city of the dead-and the rough ground makes it more picturesque.
Beller & Geogen issue a few numbers of the Daily Border Times.
The court-house yard has been graded and walled in.
The Platte Savings Institution. by T. F. Warner, sells publicly $12.000 in Platte County bonds, issued to the W. & A. Railroad, and held by the bank as collateral.
Sept. 5-A Baptist festival at Weston.
Sept. 9-Sunday-School Convention at Weston.
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HON. H J. WOLF.
HON. HENRY J. WOLF.
Hon. Henry J. Wolf died. He was at the time our represent- ative in the State Legislature. It was his second term in that body. He was a lawyer of superior education and marked abil- ity. He was a partner of Col. Jas. N. Burnes. He served for sev- · eral terms as judge of the Weston Court of Common Pleas. He married Amanda Leachman, who died, childless, July 30, 1865. The courts and people did him honor.
THE FAIR.
Sept. 24-Gross receipts, $4,172. The Platte City band fur- nished the music. Jas. W. Steele was elected president and G. W. Belt secretary.
Sept. 27 -- William T. Middleton is killed by a foolish hired hand on his farm.
THE MIDDLETON FAMILY.
1. William Middleton was the ancestor. He was at one time sheriff of Alexandria County, Va. He died December 27, 1814. His wife was Frances Moss. Their son,
2. Horatio Middleton, was born November 20, 1790, and died in 1839; married Rebecca Owens, born December 27, 1796, and died in Kentucky November 20, 1866. They were the parents of
3. William T. Middleton, born in Kentucky July 22, 1820; married October 10, 1843, Mary E. Owens, born June 24, 1825. 1 knew Mr. Middleton intimately, and regarded his as a Christian gentleman of intelligence, truth, and honor. He was treacher- ously killed, and the murderer escaped. Their ch:
I. WILLIAM H. MIDDLETON, b. Sept. 17, 1844; m'd Nov. 11, 1866, Augusta P. Baughman, of Clinton County. He was well educated, received his degree in medicine, and com- menced his professional career at New Market. He spent some years in Kansas City, and there stood among the lead- ing physicians. He has obtained distinction as a forcible and chaste writer on moral and professional themes. Ch:
1. Belle Middleton. 2. Waller J.
3. Mary Middleton. 4. Lillian.
II. ROBERT C. MIDDLETON, b. Sept. 20, 1849; m'd Lizzie Owens, of Kentucky ; no children.
III. LUELLA MIDDLETON, b. Sept. 6, 1854; m'd Sept. 6, 1871, John Swaney, (ii). Ch: 1. John W. Swaney. 2. Robert Hugh Sıraney.
IV. EVA MIDDLETON, b. Aug. 2, 1863; d. Dec. 25, 1884; m'd Rollo Bigwood, of Kansas; no children.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 5-Tournament and picnic at Hickory Grove.
Oct. 19-Camden Point Lodge, No. 169, A. F. & A. M .. chartered.
CROPS.
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Oct. 20-Geo. W. Belt, commissioner, is macadamizing the north side of Main Street, opposite the court-house, and is gutter- ing and paving the sidewalk.
At a special election John Doniphan was chosen to succeed Wolf as representative.
NOVEMBER.
CROPS FOR 1867.
Nov. 1-The damage by grasshoppers is not so serious as were the fears of the farmers. Wheat was an average, both in quality and quantity. Early corn, though thinned out around the edges of the field, was good. Frost held off until very late, and the replanted corn did well. Very little hemp was sowed, and that was ruined. Potatoes were unhurt. Fruit was abun- dant, grapes mildewed, peaches and small fruits good.
W. M. Paxton advertises his abstract of title, complete.
For the court-house inclosure John F. Carroll was paid $4 per perch, and $1.50 per foot for the coping.
Nov. 4-Special election for judge of the Weston Court of Common Pleas. John Doniphan received 109 votes, and J. N. Burnes 90.
NICHOLAS H. HOPE.
Nov. 5-Nicholas H. Hope died on his farm, six miles south- east of Platte City. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, June 10, 1810; came to Shelby County, Ky., when a child, learned the saddler's trade, came to Platte in 1837, and was one of the earliest settlers in Martinsville. With David S. Irwin, he built a log house, and opened a saddler's shop. December 16, 1852, he mar- ried Mary Boyd, born in Shelby County, Ky., June 8, 1820; died March 12, 1892; she was a daughter of Joshua Boyd. In Sep- tember, 1862, he purchased the farm where he died. Ch:
I. MINERVA HOPE, b. Oct. 3, 1853; m'd Sept. 13, 1868, Wm. H. Elliott, b. in Laurel Co., Ky., Nov. 27, 1843; came to Platte in 1847. Ch:
1. Jennie Elliott, b. Sept. 27, 1876.
2. Louann, b. April 11, 1884.
II. JENNIE HOPE. b. March 23, 1857; d. Nov. 2, 1890; m'd Sept. 17, 1879, Henry H. Patty. Ch:
1. Jessie Patty, b. Jan. 3, 1881.
2. Chas. T. Patty, b. April 24, 1883.
III. MARY ELIZABETH HOPE, b. Sept. 3, 1859; d. June 7, 1890. IV. WILLIAM THOS. HOPE, b. Sept. 7, 1861; m'd March 6, 1896,
Hannah Clarke, dr. of David. He is 6 feet 4 inches high, and a young man highly esteemed.
Nor. 11-Judge Philander Lucas holds his first term of circuit
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court, with Esteb, circuit attorney, Tufts, clerk, and Ogden. sheriff.
Nov. 12-Dan'l Jenkins killed at Platte City, by a negro called Alfred Hughes, who was indicted for murder, convicted on change of venue to Clinton, and there hung.
N. B. Anderson and L. Georgen admitted to the bar.
Nov. 16-J. A. McGonagle is paid his full bill for building the court-house and jail, amounting, with extras, to $93,852.65. To this was afterwards added discounts on warrants.
REV. RICHARD N. COFFEY.
Rev. Richard N. Coffey died at Camden Point. He was born in Amherst County, Va., July 5, 1795. He was a son of Osborn Coffey, a soldier of the Revolutionary army, who served at Sara- toga and Yorktown. The family came to Kentucky about 1800, and settled near Danville, where Richard N. studied medicine under the distinguished Dr. Ephraim McDowell. He afterwards received a diploma from the University of Pennsylvania. He was under Shelby at the battle of the Thames. He practiced med- icine, but his life-work was preaching the gospel of Christ, as a Baptist missionary. He came to Platte in March, 1854. His memory is venerated in the churches of Platte. His wife was Catherine McCormick, daughter of Joseph and Margaret, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Coffey was born in Lincoln County, Ky., April 9, 1799, and died in Platte September 5, 1875. Ch:
I. EPHRAIM McDOWELL COFFEY, b. in Hustonville, Ky., Jan. 26, 1829; m'd 1st, June 9, 1854, Bettie F. James. She died, childless, April 6, 1865; and he m'd 2d, May 1, 1866, Helen O. Barnes, daughter of Allison and Lucy Barnes. After reading medicine with his father, Dr. E. McD. Coffey graduated, in 1854, at Transylvania University, Lexington. Ky., and settled the same year at Camden Point. May 16. 1861, he volunteered under Col. Jeff. Thompson, in the Con- federate service, and was appointed surgeon of his regi- ment. He was at Wilson's Creek, Lexington, Pea Ridge. and other engagements, with the 1st Brigade of Missouri Volunteers. He was at Corinth, Grand Gulf, Champion Hill (or Baker's Creek), the siege of Vicksburg. Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Fort Gaines, and Fort Powell. He was chief surgeon of Gen. Bowen's division, and was chairman of medical examiners for the Board of Con- scription, and was paroled May 5, 1865. Returning to Camden Point. he was elected sheriff in 1872, and re- elected in 1874. In 1892-3 he was State commissioner for the World's Fair, and treasurer of the board. He held the office of county treasurer for one term.
Dr. Coffey possesses intelligence, and his tall and com- manding figure, crowned by a head of perfectly white hair.
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adds dignity to wisdom. He is considerate and cautious in all his acts, punctilious in his dealings, and true in his words. He is an elder in the Christian Church, and has taken the highest degrees in Masonry and Odd Fellowship. The family live in Platte City, where the doctor has a large practice. Ch:
1. Alfred Coffey, b. Oct. 2, 1867.
2. Richard J. Coffey, b. Feb. 4, 1870.
3. Albion Coffey, b. Oct. 6, 1874.
4. Grundy C., b. Nov. 10, 1877.
Mrs. Helen Coffey is an amiable and intelligent Christian woman.
II. WM. A. COFFEY, the oldest child, chose the profession of medicine; m'd a Miss Hull, of Madison Co., Ky., entered the Union army in 1861, as major of the 1st Kentucky Cavalry, and died near Richmond, Ky., in 1873, leaving a widow and five children, of whom Dr. Wm. H. Coffey, of Parkville, is the oldest, who m'd July 16, 1889, Jennie E. Ringo, dr. of J. W. (See.)
III. LETITIA S. COFFEY, m'd in 1842, T. B. Williams, of Dan- ville, Ky. They came, in 1849, to Kansas City, where he died in 1867; and she still lives with her only child, R. E. Williams, and her second husband, John Mason, whom she m'd Dec. 17, 1877.
IV. MARY J. COFFEY, died. childless, Oct. 16, 1887; m'd May 3, 1868, Thomas Hale, a merchant and postmaster at Camden Point. After his death, she m'd 2d, Nov. 20, 1873, James W. Bradley, b. in Bourbon Co., Ky., Oct. 1. 1814. He is a son of Elisha Bradley and a grandson of Daniel, an emi- grant from Scotland. His mother was Elizabeth Steele. He came to Missouri in 1838, and settled in Andrew County, where, Nov. 15, 1846, he m'd Emeline Cogsdall, b. in 1828; d. in 1871. Th family came to Platte in 1865, and settled near Camden Point. Children by his first wife:
1. Sarah Bradley, b. Dec. 15, 1847; m'd a Ford. Ch: [@] Anna Ford; [b] James; [c] Bryant; [d] Henry; [e] Matthew; [f] Mamie Ford; [9] Chas .; [h] Geo.
2. Lucinda Bradley, b. Jan. 20, 1849; m'd Pat. Maupin Ch: [@] Emma Maupin; [b] Charles.
3. Jacob Bradley, b. May 20, 1850.
4. Emily Bradley, b. Jan. 27. 1852; m'd Thomas Martin. Children : [@] Lewis Martin; [b] Susan; [c] John; [d] Thomas.
5. James. b. Oct. 30, 1853.
6. Susan. b. March 6. 1858; m'd Jas. B. Wilson.
7. Geo. W. Bradley. b. Nov. 6, 1859; m'd March 29. 1890, Sue Miller.
8. Henry C. Bradley, b. Aug. 30, 1861; m'd Dec. 28. 1888. Pearl Hitchcock. Ch: [{] Geo. L. Bradley. b. Dec.
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13, 1889; [0] Nellie. b. Aug. 9, 1891; [c] John C., b. Jan. 13, 1893.
9. Ada Bradley, b. Jan. 25, 1867; m'd Sept. 23, 1889, M. Freeman. Ch: [{] Roy Freeman.
10. John S. Bradley, b. Oct. 15, 1868.
Mr. J. W. Bradley's father died, aged 98, and his mother. aged 95.
Nov. 10-The Missouri Valley Railroad (formerly Platte Country Railroad) is securing the right of way through farms be- low East Leavenworth.
Nov. 20-Furnishing court-house: The county paid for two 26-light chandeliers, $198; for carpeting, spittoons, and upholster- ing, $813.45; for chairs, $200; and for clock, $30.
The Masonic hall and church, at Platte City, are under roof.
Ignatius Naylor (ii) is killed by one stroke of the fist of Ste- phen Waldron who was tried and acquitted of murder, on the ground that the fist was not a deadly weapon.
PETER STIGERS.
Peter Stigers having died, Jacob Smelser administered. Bond, $3,000. Ch: 1, Mary S. Stigers; 2, Rachel; 3, Melissa J .; 4. Julia A.
The wall around the court-house, the pavement, and macadam cost the county $2.705.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 16-Thos. W. Park licensed as an attorney.
BENJ. VENRICK.
Dec. 24-Benj. Venrick having died, Geo. P. Venrick admin- istered. Bond, $2,000. Heirs:
I. JOHN VENRICK. II. MARY. III. ETTIE. IV. ANN. V. MARGARET. VI. SAMUEL. VII. MARTHA, i'd Nov. 22. 1864, Robert Ebbard.
VIII. GEORGE P. VENRICK.
MRS. LYDIA TEBBS.
Dec. 30-Mrs. Lydia Tebbs having died, her son, Col. A. S. Tebbs, administered. Bond, $16,000. Her maiden name was Lydia Kennedy. She married William H. Tebbs (i). He died in Virginia, and she came west with her children. She was a wo- man of intelligence, dignity, and reserve. Precise in her words. and formal in her address, she displayed a consciousness of her superiority. Her children all inherited her aristocratic bearing. The females of the family are, or were, beautiful, spirited, and lively; the males were formal in their manners and brilliant in conversation. Their ch:
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TEBBS FAMILY.
I. ALGERNON SIDNEY TEBBS, d. in Aug., 1872; m'd Julia Coleman, dr. of William Coleman and Lydia Lane. Col. Tebbs was a successful lawyer of Leesburg, Va. After practicing in the higher courts of Virginia and the District of Columbia, he came west, in 1856, and purchased a large farm, two miles east of Platte City. He essayed to prac- tice in our courts, but his formal manner's did not suit our people. He was a determined opposer of the war, until Virginia seceded. He returned to his native State, came west again, lived for a time in Kansas, and spent his re- maining days to no purpose. Mrs. Tebbs yet lives in Vir- ginia. She was a remarkable beauty. Ch:
1. Julia Tebbs, was a most lovely woman. She m'd 1st, Dan. McCook, one of the heroic family from Ohio, who gave their lives for freedom. He himself died in battle June 27, 1864. She m'd 2d, Oct. 24, 1867, Col. W. M. Lock, a handsome and chivalrous Con- federate officer. They went to Portland, Oregon, where he died. Mrs. Lock went to Kansas City, and thence to Virginia, where she died March 25, 1897. She had one child by her first husband: [@] Blanche McCook.
2. Laura Tebbs, m'd Mr. Gilbert, a merchant of Brook- lyn, N. Y. Like all of the name, she was beautiful and lively. I have letters from Mr. Gilbert that attest superior business accomplishments. They have children.
3. Dr. Algernon S. Tebbs, studied medicine and took his degree at Louisville University. He m'd Tillie Pax- ton. (See.)
4. James Tebbs, married, and lived in Kansas City; dead. II. ADELAIDE TEBBS, m'd Wm. S. Parker, who died; she died in 1896 (in Ohio).
1. Lydia T. Parker, m'd Arch Clarke, son of Edward.
2. Margaret Parker, m'd Jas. M. Murray. (See.)
3. Kate Parker, m'd Worthington, of Ohio.
4. Wm. H. Parker (ii). 5. Jos. M. Parker. 6. Aug. S.
7. Walter S. 8. Adelaide P. (ii).
III. CATHERINE M. TEBBS, m'd Dr. J. M. Davis. Ch:
1. Tebbs Davis. 2. William Davis. 3. Walker. 4. John. 5. Jephtha. 6. Ben. 7. Lydia.
IV. ELIZABETH TEBBS, m'd Col. John H. Winston. (See.)
V. Dr. W. H. TEBBS (ii), m'd Martha E. Anderson; went to Kansas, and was representative in the Territorial Legis- lature in border ruffian times.
VI. O. B. TEBBS, m'd Susan Anderson.
VIII. DANIEL TEBBS. m'd Aug. 31, 1863, Sue E. Burnes. (See.)
OFFICERS.
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OFFICERS.
Governor, T. C. Fletcher; Congressman, R. T. Van Horn; State Senator, G. S. Park; Circuit Judge, Philander Lucas; Cir- cuit Attorney, E. F. Esteb; County Clerk, D. P. Lewis; Assessor, J. A. Stone; Surveyor, L. E. Bradley; Superintendent of Schools, S. A. Himrod; Representatives, T. Quinn, and JJ. Doniphan; Cir- cuit Clerk, F. M. Tufts; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; County Justices, Beery, Brown, and Ham; County Attorney, M. Camp- bell; Sheriff, N. P. Ogden; Treasurer, G. W. Belt; Coroner, E. D. Cord; Public Administrator, W. M. Paxton.
PRICES.
Bacon, hams, 20 cents; coffee, 33 cents; corn, 80 cents; eggs, 15 cents; flour, $7; hemp, $160; potatoes, 75 cents; wheat, $2.50; salt, $4.50.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-H. A. B. Anderson, N. B. Ander- son, Baker, Boyd, Campbell, Cates, Connelly, Fleshman, Greena- walt, Herndon, Hollingsworth, Merryman, Norton, Park, Paxton, Robertson, Shaw, Wilsons.
Physicians-Baldwin, Guthrie, McDonald, Johnson, Redman, Smith (postmaster).
Merchants, etc .- Battersby, Boyd, Brady, Burge, Burckhartt, E. C. Cockrill & Co., Colman, Eiseman, Gaylord (academy). Haw- ley, Hunt, Jenkins, G. W. Johnston, Kinney, Krause, Likins (mill), Lutes, Mason & Swain, Park & Field, Perry, Redman, Keith & Tribble (lumber), Smith (postmaster), Wilkinson, Young, Zarn.
Lodge-Neb. 12, T. F. Richardson, N. G.
Farmers' Savings Association-A. Tribble cashier.
Platte County Agricultural and Mechanical Association- J. W. Steele president, G. W. Belt treasurer.
Preachers-J. W. Waller (Chris.), Austin (M. E.).
At Weston: Attorneys-Beller, Burnes, Coburn, Carroll, Doniphan, Fulton, Georgens, Gilbert, Hitt. King, Lawson, Roney, Scott, Watts.
Physicians-Allison, Beaumont, Bonifant, Hale, Peters, Price, Shortridge.
Merchants, etc .- Allen, Barnhart, Bell, Blanjour (post- master), Briggs, Brill, Brown. Carpenter, Calvert, Cockrill & Co., Deckelman, Deitz, Doppler, Egstadt, Ellifrit, Evans. Frank, Hal- vard, Hardesty, Hood, Ilkenhans, Kyle & Keller, Kinney, Kurtz, Magers, Masterson, Moore, Nagle, Newhouse, Noble. Oliphant. Perry, Pickett. Raileys, Rohring. Schindler, Termier, Warner, Wood.
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Court of Common Pleas-J. Doniphan, judge; Yocom, clerk; Hedges, marshal.
Newspapers-Border Times, Beller editor; Landmark, Gilbert editor.
Mayor-Warner; woolen factory.
Preachers-Bassett (Bap.), Batte (Epis.).
Platte Savings Institution-Warner cashier; Railey & Bro. At Parkville: Ashby, Carmody, Davis, Bueneman (post. master), Kahm, Dale, Luthy, Dr. Moore, McDonald, Jordan, Pack, Park, Summers.
At Camden Point: Coffey, Hale (postmaster), Dibble (acad- emy), Jack, Kirtley, Pullins.
At Farley: Dr. Holt, Meads (postmaster), Simpson, and Carpenter.
At latan: Alexander, Dr. Larry, Smith (postmaster).
At New Market: Armstrong, Allen, Cartwright, Singleton.
At Ridgely: Chrisman, Ellington, Gustin, Dr. Robinson, A. Hill (postmaster).
JANUARY.
Jan. 1-Fractional paper currency is largely issued, from 5 cents to 50 cents and it takes the place of silver coins.
JACOB BROADHURST.
Jan. 6-Jacob Broadhurst having died, James A. Broadhurst administered. Bond, $5,000. Heirs:
I. JOHN A. BROADHURST. II. JACOB A.
III. MARGARET A., m'd Nov. 22, 1859, James H. Prather.
IV. COLUM. W. BROADHURST, m'd Dec. 8, 1875, A. B. Prather.
Jan. 8-A tri-weekly mail is still carried by hack between Weston and Liberty.
WILLIAM LEWIS.
Jan. 20-William Lewis having died, John Hughes admin- istered. Bond, $15,000. He was born March 5, 1819. He mar- ried, first, Charity B. Gibson, born September 1, 1822, and died August 18, 1853. She was an intelligent and graceful woman. Her handsome monument stands in our cemetery. Ch:
I. DANIEL P. LEWIS (ii), m'd Mollie Day, of Kansas, and died, leaving no children.
II. MARY J. LEWIS, m'd April 20, 1858, Johnson C. Hughes. (See.) They went to Colorado.
III. CORDELIA D. LEWIS, i'd Feb. 25, 1858, Thos. A. Gregg. (See.)
IV. VELINA (ANNIE), m'd Nov. 6, 1864, Rufus O. Larkin. (See.) Mr. William Lewis married, second, Sarah Osborn. Ch:
ADAM BECKLEY.
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V. JAMES LEWIS, single.
VI. WILLIAM LEWIS, in railroad service.
VII. ROSETTA LEWIS, b. in 1854; m'd Dec. 22, 1874, Thos. J. Cole, son of William Cole. (See.) After spending his early years in farming, he opened a hardware store in Platte City September 1, 1887, but sold out November 15, 1888, to Pope & Dye. Upon the death (October 7, 1891) of Geo. H. Pope, county treasurer, Mr. Cole was appointed by the governor to fill out his term. July 1, 1893, he suc- ceeded Sanders McComas as postmaster at Platte City, His office was made, in 1895, a presidential office, and he was commissioned for four years. He, as occasion offers, deals in live stock, shipping to Chicago or to Kansas City. He possesses superior business qualifications. Ch:
1. Lelia F. Cole, is a graceful and modest, but spirited, young lady, and makes an admirable deputy post- mistress.
2. William Cole, is a youth of intelligence and promise. 3. Jessie O. Cole. 4. T. De Witt Cole. 5. James L. Cole. VIII. FANNIE O. LEWIS, died, childless, Nov. 14, 1883; m'd Feb. 14, 1880, T. J. Lewis (cousin), b. July 24, 1860. He m'd 2d, April 22, 1885, Agnes Belle Douglas.
The Supreme Court of Missouri refuses a mandamus to com- pel the county court of Platte to issue to the C. & S. W. Railway ompany the $100,000 subscribed.
Jan. 27-J. J. Throckmorton buys the St. George Hotel at Weston, for $8,000.
ADAM BECKLEY
Settles near Parkville. After some ten or fifteen years' residence, he left. He was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 3, 1838; married September 20, 1859, Sarah Grim. He possessed superior intelligence. Ch:
I. LAURA B. BECKLEY, m'd C. H. Staples. (See.)
II. KITTIE BECKLEY.
III. ELLA M. BECKLEY, m'd Dec. 22, 1886. Thos. B. Naylor.
IV. ABSALOM. V. DIBBIE A. BECKLEY. VI. CHAS. F. VII. JOHN H. VIII. BART L.
FEBRUARY.
SHOOTING OF C. M. BOYD
Feb. 1-Charles M. Boyd is killed by Joseph Boyd (not re- lated). The two occupied the same house on Main Street. opposite the court-house, in Platte City. Joseph Boyd's store was below, and Charles M. Boyd, with his family, occupied the upper rooms. An outside stairway led to the street. Joseph Boyd, having missed some of his goods, secreted himself in his store, by night. to shoot the robber. if he should again visit the
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house. About ten o'clock two shots were heard, the window lights in the front door were blown out, and C. M. Boyd was found dead, on the stairway leading to his rooms. Joseph Boyd testified that he had shot him when in the act of entering the store. Nothing was done, but much scandal was freely spoken.
CHARLES M. BOYD
Was a son of Judge J. R. Boyd and Harriet Henderson, of Ten- nessee. He was born September 29, 1838; married August 13, 1865, Edmonia Cannon (see), of Platte City. He was a young lawyer of ability and untiring enterprise, and a trusted leader of the Radical party. His mother was a Henderson, and her family embraces some of the best citizens of Platte, whose names will appear in the following notice of
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