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SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1-The seventh annual fair, five days. W. K. Faulconer elected president and Geo. Robertson secretary.
Sept. 6-The Baptist church at Weston dedicated.
Sept. 8-Radicals at Liberty nominate R. T. Van Horn for Congress, P. Lucas for circuit judge, and G. S. Park for State senator.
Sept. 10-The annual conference of the M. E. Church, South, held at Weston.
Sept. 11-Gen. James Shields spoke at Platte City.
Rev. W. H. Lewis, by appointment of the M. E. Conference, takes charge of the Weston High School.
ROBERT CAIN.
Sept. 14-Robert Cain died, and was buried on his farm. He was born in Fauquier County, Va., April 5, 1791; came to Ken- tucky in 1805, was a soldier under Capt. Dudley Williams from the beginning to the close of the War of 1812, drew a pension for his services, came to Missouri in 1819, and to Platte in 1836, before the Indian title to our lands had been purchased; settled at the fine spring at the crossing of Todd's Creek, kept the ferry at the Fort, opened a large prairie farm, and supplied the garrison with provisions and stock, took contract to furnish supplies for the men and animals, and became a great favorite by his honesty, candor. and generosity. No other name, except that of Z. Martin, is so intimately connected with the early settlement of our county. He married first, July 8, 1813, Jane Burnett, of Shelby County,
THE CAINS.
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Ky., but born in Christian County, Ky., in 1797, and died in Platte October 11, 1845. Ch:
I. JOHN B. CAIN, b. Dec. 31, 1816; d. in California Dec. 10, 1879; m'd March 25, 1840, Martha Bivens, b. in 1823, dr. of Truman Bivens, of Clay. John Cain was a kind-hearted Christian gentleman, and owned the T. G. Cockrill farm, of 320 acres of the best land in the West; but he engaged in distilling, and, like all others who have pursued that busi- ness in Platte, died insolvent. Ch:
1. Margaret A. Cain, b. April 17, 1841; m'd William Carey, son of Nathaniel, a brother of Daniel. Ch: ["] Ella A. Carey, b. Dec. 22, 1864, who was killed by lightning, and she m'd 2d. Rozin Price. Children: [1] Bernard Price, b. in 1874; [2] Francis M., b. in 1877; [3] Thompson, b. in 1879.
2. Mary E. Cain, b. June 5, 1846; m'd March 10, 1868, John W. Scott, b. July 26, 1838. Live at Edgerton. Ch: [@] John B. Scott, b. Nov. 1, 1869; [1] Alex. B., b. March 11, 1871; [c] Wade Scott, b. Nov. 17, 1872; [d] Arthur, [e] Ada (twins), born Dec. 31, 1877; [f] Geneva A. Scott, b. in Dec., 1881.
3. Phoebe E. Cain, dead; m'd Dan'l Jenkins. (See.)
4. Malinda F. Cain, m'd James Myles. (See.)
5. Lafayette Cain, married twice; lives in Washington.
6. Caro B. Cain, lives in California.
7. Norton J., lives in California.
8. John Cain (ii), lives in California.
9. Sue Cain, m'd Lee Morgan, b. April 17, 1851; live in Edgerton. Ch: [{] Myrtle Morgan; [b] Arthur; [c] W. Clarence; [{] Anne; [€] Lewis; [f] Harry C. 10. Wm. H. Cain, m'd Kate Alexander; live in California. II. WILLIAM R. CAIN, b. April 1, 1827; d. April 9, 1893; m'd March 16, 1843, Mary Loan, b. March 24, 1824, dr. of Joseph. In 1856 they removed to Falls City, Neb. He was an ar- dent Methodist, and a leader in every good enterprise. Mrs. Cain still lives with several children.
III. ISAAC NEWTON CAIN, b. Aug. 27, 1820; m'd Feb. 12. 1857, Susan Myles, née Brasfield, a sister of Judge Jno. S. They live at College City, California. .
1V. BETTIE A. CAIN, b. Dec. 2, 1827; m'd March 11, 1850. Thos. McGrath. They live in Kentucky.
Mr. Robt. Cain married second, August 10, 1849, Elizabeth May, née Burnett. widow of Dr. W. S. May. (See.) Ch:
V. BURNETT CAIN. VI. EMMET CAIN. VII. FRANK. VIII. HENRY.
After Mr. R. Cain's death, Mrs. E. Cain went to California. and there died.
Sept. 21-The Democratic Convention at Liberty nominated
J. W. O'DANIELS.
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John Wilson for judge, J. H. Birch, Jr., for senator, and John Chrisman for circuit attorney.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1-The registration for 1868 is 2,020, against 1,350 for 1867. There is much excitement over it.
JOHN W. O'DANIELS.
Oct. 5-John W. O'Daniels having died, J. H. Nash, adminis- tered. Bond, $8,000. Ch:
I. ELIZABETH. II. MARGARET.
III. THOS. W. O'DANIELS.
Oct. 21-L. F. Hollingsworth having been nominated by Dem- ocrats for sheriff, and Maj. J. M. Clark for assessor, and disfran- chised by the board of registration, their places are supplied by Belt for sheriff and Kaufman for assessor.
Oct. 25-Dr. William Baldwin announces his intended re- moval from Platte City to St. Paul, Minn.
Oct. 27-Democratic barbecue at Ridgely.
NOVEMBER.
ELECTION.
Governor-John S. Phelps, 790; J. W. McClurg, 543.
Congressman-James Shields, 792; R. T. Van Horn, 537. In the District-Shields, 4,560; Van Horn, 5,427.
Senate J. H. Birch, Jr., 785; G. S. Park, 531.
Representatives-East District, A. Burge, 302; M. Miles, 278. West District, T. F. Warner, 513; T. Quinn, 225.
Circuit Judge-Jno. Wilson, 772; P. Lucas, 553.
Circuit Attorney-John Chrisman, 618; J. G. Woods, 524.
County Court Justices-B. R. Morton, 792; J. M. Mulkey, 691;
T. H. Talbott, 803; Jacob Hamm, 641; Standiford, 529; F. Luthy, 527.
Assessor-F. Kaufman, 785; Hall, 541.
Sheriff-G. W. Belt, 808; G. W. Hood, 491.
Treasurer-J. B. Flannery, 798; P. Thomas, 533.
Surveyor-Wm. V. Slone, 758; Hamm, 552.
Coroner-E. D. Cord, 788.
Superintendent of Public Schools-Himrod, 785; Miles, 542. Public Administrator-W. F. Yocum, 787; M. Campbell, 540. Constitutional Amendment-For, 273; against, 1,000.
Presidential Vote of the State-Seymour, 59,788; Grant, 85,671.
Vote of Senatorial District-Birch, 1,769; Park, 1,362.
National Vote for President-Grant, 3,015,071; Seymour, 2.709,613.
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MARSHALL TRAGEDY.
H. H. Hedges was elected marshal of the Weston Court of Common Pleas.
THE MARSHALL TRAGEDY.
Nov. 2-Mrs. Jane Marshall and her two sons, John T. and Wm. A. Marshall, lived on her farm of 160 acres, two miles west of Barry. She and her son, John T. Marshall, are found brutally murdered in different places near the house on the 2d day of No- vember, 1868. Suspicion falls, at once, upon William A. Mar- shall, who is the only heir of the property. Many circumstances point to his guilt; the people raise $1,000 for the conviction of the murderer, and the county court, as well as the governor, increase the sum. William A. Marshall is indicted, but is found not guilty, on a change of venue to Ray County.
DANIEL CARY.
Nov. 6-Daniel Cary died five miles southeast of Platte City. He was born in Tennessee April 22, 1802; married January 29, 1834, Mary Ann Bevins, born March 15, 1817, and died in 1895. They came from Tennessee in 1837, and opened a large farm on Todd's Creek, traded largely with the Fort, and died wealthy. His education was limited, but his natural judgment good. Ch:
I. MARTHA A. CARY, b. April 5, 1835; m'd April 4, 1854, Jeff J. Park, son of Sol. B., b. in Estill Co., Ky., Feb. 12, 1835; d. in Humansville, Mo., Jan. 14, 1891. He was a Knight Templar, and esteemed for sense and enterprise. They were divorced. He went to Kansas and m'd 2d, a daugh- ter of W. J. Norris. (See.) Mrs. Martha A. Park lives in Liberty, Mo. Ch:
1. Sidney J. Park, b. Jan. 27. 1855; m'd Feb. 27, 1877. Hattie B. Collins, b. September 26, 1857. Children: [@] Garland Park, b. May 25, 1878; [b] Maud Park, b. Feb. 23, 1883; [c] John D., b. Nov. 9, 1884.
2. Mortimer C. Park. b. Oct. 16, 1859; m'd March 21, 1878. Lucy Maupin ; live in southern Missouri.
3. Annie Park, b. Nov. 10, 1861; m'd John Daugherty. lawyer, of Liberty.
4. Daniel E. Park, b. Feb. 12, 1858; m'd Fannie Simmons. II. ANNA CARY, b. Oct. 5, 1839; m'd Dec. 7, 1858, L. B. Daugh- erty, son of Maj. John Daugherty and Mary Hertzog. He was born in Clay Dec. 7. 1828. He is a banker of Liberty. Children:
1. Flora Daugherty, m'd John C. Courtney.
2. John L. Daugherty.
III. MATTIE F. CARY. b. Feb. 7, 1845; m'd Oct. 2. 1874, R. Ed- wards. Ch:
1. Katie Edwards. They live in Montana.
IV. WARE S. CARY, b. Feb. 1, 1842; m'd Ella White. (See.)
V. MARY (MAGGIE), b. March 6, 1854.
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VI. JOE W. CARY, b. Aug. 29, 1850.
VII. ROBERT CARY, b. May 22, 1837.
VIII. WILLIAM CARY, b. April 29, 1856.
Vor. 13-Teachers' institute at Platte City.
Nov. 16-M. M. Nagle's estate administered on by T. F. War- ner. Bond, $10,000.
The first snow. The Missouri Valley Railroad progressing. The bridge over Platte is nearly complete.
Nov. 30-A new county road from Platte City to Leaven- worth, by way of the Missouri River bridge, established.
Elder T. W. Bassett closed a meeting at Hazlewood, with 22 additions to the Weston Baptist Church.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 21-Lord Wellington Owens (Giles) buys the F. G. Cock- rill farm at Tracy, for $68.50 per acre.
1869.
OFFICERS.
Governor, J. W. McClurg; Congressman, R. T. Van Horn; Senator, James H. Birch, Jr .; Circuit Judge, P. Lucas; Circuit Attorney, J. G. Woods; County Clerk, D. P. Lewis; Treasurer, J. B. Flannery; Surveyor, W. V. Slone; Superintendent of Common Schools, S. A. Himrod; Supervisor of Registration, C. S. Crockett; Representatives, A. Burge and T. F. Warner; Circuit Clerk, F. M. Tufts ; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert ; County Court, Morton, Hamm, and Talbott; County Attorney, M. Campbell; Sheriff, G. W. Belt; Assessor, F. Kaufman; Coroner, E. D. Cord; Public Adminis- trator, W. F. Yocom.
PRICES.
Apples, $1.25; bacon, hams, 23 cents; butter, 30 cents; coffee, 25 cents; coal oil, 60 cents; eggs, 25 cents; pork, gro., 8 cents; potatoes, 60 cents; sugar, crushed, 20 cents; wood, $4.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-Anderson, Baker, Campbell, Connelly, Fleshman, Greenawalt, Herndon, Hollingsworth, Mer- ryman, Norton. Park, Paxton, Pitt, Wilson.
Physicians-Baldwin, Guthrie, Hale, McDonald, Johnson, Smith (postmaster), succeeded by Kurtz.
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Merchants, etc .- Brady, Burge, Burckhardt, Colman, Car son, Eiseman, Flannery, Hawley, Hunt, Jenkins, Krause, Kurtz & Bro., Likins, Lutes, Perry, Pope & Morin, Redman, Keith & Tribble, Recht, Smith & Co., Swain & Mason. Wilkinson, Young. Zarn.
Bank-Farmers' Savings Institution, A. Tribble cashier .
Preachers-T. P. Haley (Chris.). A. Batte (Episo. R. A. Austin (M. E.), J. J. Felts (Bap.).
Lodge-Neb. 12, N. E. Wilkinson, N. G.
Platte County Agricultural and Mechanical Association- W. K. Faulconer president.
At Weston: Attorneys-Beller, Burnes. Coburn. Doniphan. Fulton, Georgen, Gilbert, Hitt, King. Roney, Watts.
Physicians-Beaumont, Bowlby. Bonifant. Peters, Price. Shortridge.
Merchants, etc .- Allen, Allison. Barnhart. Beller (post. master), Brashear, Blanjour, Briggs, Carpenter, Calvert. Cock- rill, & Co., Deckelman, Deitz, Doppler, EHlifrit, Evans, Frank. Gerner, Hood, Ilkenhans, Keller, Kyle, Kurtz, Lewis, Magers. Miller & Steele, Moore, Newhouse, Noble, Oliphant, Perry, Renz. Rohring, Schneider & Bro., Termier, Throckmorton, Warner. Wilhite, Wood, Yocom.
Banks-Platte Savings Institution, W. F. Perrin cashier; Railey & Bro.
Weston Court of Common Pleas-Burnes, judge; Yocom. clerk ; Hedges, marshal.
Weston High School-W. H. Lewis principal.
Newspaper-The Landmark, Gilbert & Scott editors.
Preachers-Barrett (Bap.), Clark (Preso, Batte (Epis.), Mil- ler (M. E.).
The census of Weston, taken by Kaufman, assessor-Whites, 1,356; blacks, 279; total, 1.635.
At Parkrille: Bueneman (postmaster). Carmody. Davis, Dooley, Dzieubon, Kahm, McDonald, Ringo, Spencer, Dr. Moore, Pack, Park, Summers, Wood.
At Camden Point: Dibble (academy. Coffey. Hale ipost- master).
At Farley: Meads (postmaster). Dr. Holt. Simpson.
At latan: Smith (postmaster). Dr. Larry.
At New Market: Armstrong, Cartwright, Singleton.
At Ridgely: Chrisman, Gustin. Carpenter, A. Hill (post- master), Dr. Robinson.
Major-General J. M. Schofield, commander at Fort Leaven worth. Joshua Thorne, United States assessor at Kansas City.
JANUARY.
Jan. 1-Elder T. P. Haley buys the Dorriss homestead, 80 acres, at $60 per acre.
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Jan. 4-The county court appoints Milton Campbell county attorney.
The assessment made by J. A. Stone was so defective that new books were necessary, and L. E. Bradley and W. M. Paxton were employed to make them out. Their book was the first that was made observing the numerical order of the townships and sections.
The Leavenworth bridge over the Missouri is let out to Boomer & Co., of Chicago, at $700,000.
Secretary of State Rodman incurs much condemnation for manipulating election returns so as to put Radicals in office.
Jan. 20-Charles B. Kurtz is appointed postmaster at Platte City.
Eliza Ann Mitchell, widow of Governor Reynolds, died in Platte, and her son, A. D. Reynolds administers. The admin- istrator seems to have been the only heir.
FEBRUARY. RUSSELL H. ROGERS.
Feb. 1-Russell H. Rogers having died at his home, six miles southeast of Platte City, his widow, Elizabeth, administers. Bond, $4,000. Ch:
I. JAS. M. ROGERS. II. WILLIAM.
III. SARAH, m'd John R. Hughes. (See.)
IV. JOHN ROGERS.
V. MARY J., m'd Nov. 25, 1873, Jas. M. Lynch.
VI. DAVID ROGERS, m'd Oct. 10, 1878, Mary Lynch.
PARKVILLE & G. R. R. R. BONDS FUNDED.
The county court offered, as a compromise, to pay three- fourths of the principal and interest of the bonds, by issuing new bonds, at 20 years, bearing 10 per cent interest. Under this arrangement, $109,000, in new bonds, were issued. Other bonds were paid in full.
Major Jesse Morin buys the Frost house, on N. E. ¿ of Block 37, in Platte City, for $1,000, and removes into town.
E. O. Waller bought the Hunt farm, at $44 per acre.
The Library and Literary Club of Platte City hold weekly meetings.
Capt. Geo. S. Story starts a daily hack between Weston and Platte City.
JOHN D. MURRAY.
Feb. 4-John D. Murray died. He was born in Washington County. Tenn .. November 12, 1812, where he married Frances A. McAlister. They came to Platte in 1838, and built a house in Martinsville. In 1840 he removed his house over into Platte City,
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JACOB COX.
and reerected it on Lot 12, Block 33. It is probable that this is the oldest frame house now standing in Platte County. For many years he sold goods in Platte City, in partnership with Henry J. Freeland. He left considerable estate to his children. His wife was born February 9, 1815, and died February 25, 1880. Children:
I. JAMES M. MURRAY, was reared in Platte City, was well educated; studied law ; m'd Margaret Parker; was admitted to the bar in 1862, and went to southern Kansas, where he has been quite successful.
II. CARRIE MURRAY, b. in Aug., -; m'd Jan. 7, 1863, Hon. R. P. C. Wilson, b. in Boonville, Mo., Aug. 8, 1835; gradu- ated at Centre College, Kentucky, in 1853, studied law. went to Texas, returned and settled at Leavenworth, Kan- sas; represented the county in the Kansas Legislature; re- moved to Platte; elected to the Missouri Legislature in 1879, chosen speaker of that body; Democratic elector in 1872; elected to the State Senate in 1876; chairman of the Missouri delegation to the Democratic National Conven- tion at St. Louis; elected to a second term in the State Senate in 1886; member of Congress in 1889, and is now enjoying a lucrative practice at the Platte City bar. Mr. Wilson is handsome in person, urbane in his manners, a chaste and forcible speaker, and has a clear and trumpet- toned voice, which can be heard a mile. As an orator, he has no superior in the State. In person he is commanding. his reasoning is profound, and every sentence is a garland of rhetoric. Mrs. Wilson is a charming woman, graceful in every movement, amiable in disposition, and brilliant in conversation. They live just east of the border of Platte City, in one of the most commodious houses in the county. Children:
1. Francis M. Wilson, a graduate of Centre College, Ken- tucky, is a young lawyer of talents, independence, and ambition. He is a partner of his father in the practice of law, and is the present prosecuting attorney of the county.
2. Robert Wilson (ii).
III. JOHN T. MURRAY, m'd 1st, June 22, 1874, Mary E. Belt. dr. of Geo. W. They parted, and she has married again. Children :
1. Wilson Murray, lives with his aunt. Mrs. Robert Wil- son in Platte City.
Mr. J. T. Murphy m'd 2d. Annie Baker. (See.)
JACOB COX.
Feb. 13-Jacob Cox died. T. H. Talbott administered. Bond, $25,000. He was born in Tennessee, removed to Indiana. and thence to Platte, settling near New Market. He married
A. G. BROWN.
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four times: 1st, a Gatliffe ; 2, a Duncan ; 3d, Susan Pettigrew ; and. 4th, September 18, 1856, Melissa Wilson, who still lives. Chil- dren by his first wife (Gatliffe):
I. JAMES COX, lives in Oregon.
II. SALLIE COX, m'd Geo. Gabbert. (See.)
III. CYRENE, m'd James Wydener.
IV. JOHN, went to Oregon.
V. EMILY COX, m'd Alf. Richards.
VI. SAMANTHA, m'd M. H. Galbert (i). (See.) By second wife (Duncan):
VII. HENRY COX, lives in Andrew County. By third wife (Pettigrew):
VIII. HENRIETTA COX, m'd March 25, 1868, Michael H. Gab- bert (ii), b. April 30, 1846. Ch:
1. Nannie, m'd James Risk. (See.) 2. Jesse B. Gabbert.
3. Bessie. 4. Jakie. 5. Elenora.
By fourth wife (Wilson) :
IX. OLIVER S. COX.
X. SPEED S. COX, m'd Julia Williams, dr. of Bud.
XI. KATIE COX, m'd Jan. 23, 1882, A. Ben Siler, son of Elias. (See.)
Feb. 16-The Missouri Valley Railroad, from Kansas City to Parkville, complete.
Feb. 19-Henry Meads, writing to the Border Times, main- tains that one-half the citizens of Missouri had been disfranchised.
Ad. Burge, whose seat in the House of Representatives of the State had been contested by M. Miles, is received.
Baseball has attacked Weston.
There are literary and debating clubs in both Platte City and Weston, holding weekly meetings.
Weston Court of Common Pleas-There is an effort to ex- tend the jurisdiction of the court over the whole county, and a counter-effort to dissolve the court.
ANCHISES G. BROWN.
Feb. 20-Anchises G. Brown having died, Swain & Mason ad- ministered. Bond, $16,000. He was a son of Rowland Brown, and lived near Waldron. He married Ruth Ann who still lives on the homestead. She m'd 2d, January 8, 1873, James Hearn. Rowland Brown came from Tennessee, and married a sister of Zadock Martin. He had but little education, but was well informed upon the topics of the day, and at one time was a candidate for delegate to a Constitutional Convention. His son, A. G. Brown, surpassed his father both in native talent and cul- ture. His bold and outspoken opposition to secession first brought him into notice. During the war "that tried men's souls." he was fearless of danger, and despised the sneers cast upon him. He was unflinchingly for the Union, at a time when it
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was dangerous to be loyal. In March, 1867, he was appointed a county judge, with Beery and Hamm as associates, and was in office until a few months of his death. His children are scattered, though his lands are undisposed of.
Feb. 22-The St. Joseph branch of the Supreme Court of Missouri decide P. Lucas was elected circuit judge over John Wilson.
Feb. 25-James R. Burekhartt buys of T. Quinn 80 acres of land, at $55 per acre.
Feb. 27-T. F. Warner, Democrat, is granted a seat in the House of Representatives over T. Quinn, his contestant.
MARCH. WILLIAM BOYDSTON (ii).
March 8-William Boydston (ii) died. Born in Tennessee in 1800, he married 1st, in 1830, Diana Smith, born in 1810; died in 1843; daughter of Stephen. He married 2d, in Platte, Mrs. Mary Ann Green, who survived him, and died February 22, 1883. He came to Platte in 1841, and settled west of Platte River, four miles north of Platte City. The father of William (ii), was Nathaniel, who was born in North Carolina, and emigrated to Tennessee, and there married Nancy Forby, daughter of William. The grandfather of William (ii) was William Boydston (i), who served in the Revolution. Children of William Boydston (ii) and Diana Smith:
I. MOSES BOYDSTON, b. in Tennessee July 1, 1831; m'd March 8, 1862, Rachel Boydston, b. in 1842, daughter of Ben and granddaughter of Thomas. Ch:
1. Mary T. Boydston, b. April 2, 1864; m'd April 25, 1882, Willis French, b. in Rockcastle County, Ky., Oet. 30, 1849, son of John French and Lottie Kelly. Ch: [@] Lottie C. French, b. in 1885; [b] Leona, b. Oct. 11, 1890.
But Mr. French married first, in 1868, Bettie Stone. Ch: [c] Monie French, m'd Chas. Nixon; [d] May, m'd Ben Boydston. Ch: [1] Bessie. [e] John French; [f] Claude; [9] Strother.
2. Henry Boydston, b. Sept. 7, 1885; m'd Dickie Frazier. Live near the Junction. Ch: [@] Albert; [b] Wil- lie; [c] Paul.
3. John W. Boydston, b. Oct. 9, 1868; m'd Feb. 19, 1890. Eliza Town, dr. of William. Ch: [] Enroe: [b] Naaman.
4. Nancy P. Boydston, b. Nov. 10, 1870; died single.
5. Elizabeth, b. Aug. 26, 1873.
6. Emma L., b. Nov. 12, 1877.
7. James M. Boydston, b. May 16, 1881.
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II. STEPHEN BOYDSTON, b. Aug. 4, 1835; m'd May 20, 1866, Mrs. Mary Ellen Green, née Fugate, widow of Wm. Green. III. NANCY BOYDSTON, m'd F. Marion Fugate. Ch:
1. Ezekiel. 2. John Fugate. 3. Nathaniel.
4. Diana Fugate, dead; m'd F. Amos. 5. Mary Fugate. 6. Nannie, m'd A. Hardman.
Children of William Boydston and Mary Ann Green: IV. WILLIAM BOYDSTON (iii), m'd a. Roy.
V. NATHANIEL BOYDSTON (iv), m'd Aug. 8, 1875, Margaret A. Hoover. Ch:
1. Wesley Boydston. 2. Abe. 3. Nathaniel (v).
VI. JACOB BOYDSTON.
VII. SAMUEL, m'd 1st, Eliz. Henson, m'd 2d, July 5, 1890, Lula St. John.
VIII. BEN. BOYDSTON, m'd Oct. 11, 1890, Emma M. French, dr. of Willis. (See.)
IX. JOHN G. BOYDSTON, m'd a Cook.
March 10-Dr. G. W. Smith's new brick store, on Lot 11, Block 25, Platte City, is complete.
A tri-weekly hack from Weston to Liberty is run by Joseph Gossage.
March 20-A county teachers' institute meets at Weston. H. M. Aller is president, and L. W. Ringo secretary. Members: D. M. Conway, J. M. Clements, R. S. Donnell, J. R. Dulin, A. S. Foster, Geo. E. Hatfield, D. G. Himrod, V. P. Kelly, W. H. Lewis, Absalom Miller, Joel M. Owens, Mrs. M. M. Platte, Geo. C. Rans- dall, S. J. Walker, T. J. Williamson, J. M. Williamson, Lou and Ella Wilson, Helen C. Wingo.
APRIL. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
At Weston-J. A. Price was chosen mayor, and W. N. Kenny marshal.
At Platte City-Trustees: W. M. Carson, J. B. Flannery, C. B. Hawley, Ira Norris, Jr., N. E. Wilkinson, John Zarn.
WESTON FINANCES.
Receipts of revenue the past year, $10,013.65; expenses, $9,986.66.
April 1-Flour is sold at Weston by E. Downing, D. Holliday, M. J. Moore, B. E. Perry, W. A. Singleton, E. Wilhite.
Talk of war with England over the Alabama claims.
Planchette is the rage.
Grand jury at April term: 1, W. H. Ballard; 2, J. S. Bras- field; 3. K. B. Cecil; 4, W. G. Cox; 5, Steve Crockett; 6, Isaac Dean; 7. R. Doggett; 8, Levi Hinkle; 9, J. C. Harris; 10, Jas. M. Kuykendall; 11. Burke McComas; 12, C. C. Redman; 13, Henry Roney (foreman); 14, John A. Spratt; 15, J. W. Steele; 16, John Stone; 17, G. S. Story; 18, J. R. Burckhartt.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
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1869, APRIL.
FAILURE OF INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The Life Association of America, the Hannibal State Mutual Insurance Company, and the Kansas City Fire and Marine Insurance Company solicited subscriptions to stock, and when Weston and Platte City had taken largely, they conveniently broke, entailing heavy losses on our people.
FUNDING OF COUNTY DEBT.
April 9-The county court made an order to fund all out- standing county bonds and warrants, and Ira Norris, Sr., was appointed to do the work. The new bonds were to be due at twenty years, with ten per cent interest coupons.
April 12-Jas. L. McCluer is enrolled as an attorney.
ZENAS BRITTON.
April 14-Zenas Britton, a lawyer of Leavenworth, came with a jolly crowd to the Fleshman House, and at midnight strolled out, and fell over a three-foot excavation, at the side of the street. His leg was broken, and subsequently amputated. He sued Platte City for damages in the United States Court, and obtained judgment for $8,000. This was for years resisted, and finally compromised by the issuance of city bonds. Years of heavy tax- ation followed, until the bonds, with accrued interest, were paid.
April 20-A. G. Beller is appointed postmaster at Weston.
April 21-Nebraska Lodge, No. 12, I. O. O. F., dedicate the room they had built over G. W. Smith's new store, with appro- priate ceremonies, and a festival at the court-house.
April 27-The county court appropriates $1,500 to build an iron bridge over the Platte at Platte City. Slone and McDuff are appointed commissioners.
The Odd Fellows of Weston have a grand celebration, E. H. Norton orator.
Grasshoppers return, but do little damage. Crops and fruits, except peaches, are promising.
Parkville is on a boom! The Valley Railroad has reached the place; population 400; the old stone hotel is to be an eating- house for passengers. F. Luthy is mayor. There are 7 stores, 2 mills, 2 hotels, 1 saddler shop, 1 tinner, 3 physicians.
MAY. COUNTY FINANCES.
Receipts from all sources. . $71,870.69
Add warrants sold to Platte Savings Institution, upon which only $16,960 were realized. 21,200.00
$93,070.69
Other warrants drawn.
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