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III. LUKE MOORE, married Maria Hix, and was father of Rich- ard Moore, who married Victoria Babcock, dr. of Richard. IV. WILLIAM MOORE. (See.)
V. JOEL TURNER MOORE. b. in Howard Co., Mo., June 22, 1817; m'd 1st, Polly Malott, dr. of J. S .; m'd 2d, Ann Red- man, dr. of Green. He was a genial and companionable farmer, and a typical backwoodsman. He d. May 4, 1889, of hydrophobia. He had been bitten by a mad-dog, and tried a mad-stone, which adhered and then fell off. He thought there was no longer danger, but he was taken with convulsions, and after long and intense agony, was re- lieved by death. In border ruffian times he was sheriff (the first) of Leavenworth Co., Kansas. Children by first wife:
1. Maggie Moore, m'd a Hedges, and lives in Leavenworth. Children by second wife (Redman) :
2. Mary E. Moore. b. in 1848; m'd Alex. Sewell. Ch: [@] Davis.
3. Daris Moore.
4. Thomas Moore, b. July 6, 1861 ; m'd Jan. 15, 1889, May Bright, dr. of William. Ch: [{] Frank Moore.
5. Robert Moore. b. Oct. 9. 1863. 6. Nettie. T. John.
8. Bertie.
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E. B. WORTH.
498
1870, SEPT.
VI. LIZZIE MOORE, m'd Washington Smith. (See.)
VII. SERILDA MOORE, m'd Richard Babcock. (See.) VIII. PAULINE (PHENA) MOORE, m'd Chas. Babcock. (See.) IX. CYNTHIA MOORE, m'd a Wilson.
Sept. 27-The fair; J. W. Steele chosen presindent, and W. P. Chiles secretary.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1-Registration is going on throughout the month.
Oct. 4-The county court again refuses to issue the Green Township bonds, but they are subsequently issued, and dated October 4, 1870.
Oct. 13-Fidelity Lodge, No. 339, A. F. & A. M., chartered at Farley.
Oct. 14-A. Comingo is nominated by the Democrats for Congress.
The Prussians are bombarding Paris.
Oct. 25-Zenas A. Britton has judgment against Platte City, in the United States District Court, for $8,458 for damages for a broken leg, by falling over an embankment.
Oct. 29-A Democratic primary election.
Oct. 30-A four-inch rain.
Oct. 31-The Democratic delegates elected the 29th meet at the court-house. Jesse Morin is dissatisfied with the course of a majority, and withdraws.
E. B. WORTH.
E. B. Worth came this year from Illinois. He was born in Chester County, Pa., in 1816. After residing in Pennsylvania until 1853, he came to Illinois. In 1843 he married Rachel Alex- ander, dead. Ch:
I. JOHN WORTH. II. MATTIE, m'd H. M. Stites.
III. CARRIE, m'd Willie Stites, and IV. RACHEL R. (twin), m'd John Stites.
V. PASCHAL.
VI. ANNIE WORTH, m'd Sept. 6, 1874, Watson Reed, b. June 16. 1855; d. March 3, 1897. Ch:
1. Albert. 2. Elmer.
Mr. Reed killed Newton Winn in our court-house August 16. 1895. (See date.)
NOVEMBER.
Vor. 1-Platte River is up, only two feet lower than in 1858. W. C. Hatton sells to B. W. Evans his half interest in the grocery store of Hatton & Flannery, in Platte City.
ELECTION.
499
1870, NOV.
GENERAL ELECTION.
Governor-B. Gratz Brown (Liberal), 2,160; J. W. McClurg (Radical), 493.
Congressman-A. Comingo (Liberal), 2,170; Geo. Smith (Radical), 494.
Representatives-W. H. Ballard (Liberal), 830; Thos. Quinn (Radical), 551; R. P. C. Wilson (Liberal), 903; Noah Beery (Radi- (al), 270.
County Court Justices-J. S. Brasfield, 1,810; W. H. H. Dougherty, 683.
Circuit Clerk-F. M. Tufts, 1,567; J. J. Settle, 1,064.
Probate Judge-H. H. Hedges, 1,455; L. Shepard, 931.
County Clerk-T. W. Park, 1,386; D. P. Lewis, 1,023; W. H. Roney, 213.
Sheriff-G. W. Belt, 1,394; T. F. Warner, 764; F. M. McCor- mick, 510.
Treasurer-R. T. Darnall, 1,916; John Zarn, 661.
Assessor-H. T. Hamm, 1,515; C. A. Smith, 398; S. M. McComas, 679.
School Commissioner-S. C. Woodson, 1,553; A. F. Martin, 304; J. Dunbar, 793.
Nor. 8-N. E. Wilkinson was elected coroner, but failed to qualify, and Jas. H. Chinn was appointed.
The 5th Constitutional amendment carried nearly the full vote. This enfranchised all.
Geo. S. Story was chosen marshal of the Weston Court of Common Pleas, and W. F. Yocom clerk.
Nor. 12-John T. Lykins killed near Leavenworth by J. Raddock.
Nor. 13-Gale C. Henson's house burned. Insurance, $1,200.
The Dorcas Society and the Mite Society are reorganized in Platte City, for the coming winter.
Nov. 20-H. H. Hedges qualifies as probate judge, but Gilbert holds the office.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 1-J. M. Carpenter issues a comedy in verse, of 48 pages, entitled "The Legend of Hob-or-nob." It is out of print.
Dec. 3-Ex-Confederate reunion; R. D. Johnston president, and W. P. Chites secretary. Others present: Col. J. T. Child, Col. Donan, Dr. E. McD. Coffey, Col. Elijah Gates, Maj. Jas. L. McCluer, Thos. McCarthy, Maj. W. H. Woodson, N. Newby, Maj. T. W. Park, Col. J. E. Pitt, Hon. John Wilson, Col. J. H. Winston, Capt. W. A. Wash.
G. ROBERTS.
500
1870, DEC.
GEORGE ROBERTS.
Dec. 8-George Roberts died at Parkville, aged 56. He mar- ried Elizabeth Harris, daughter of John and sister of Norman. She survived him, and administered, giving bond for $5,000. She died in May, 1872. He was a merchant in Parkville, partner of A. J. Goodyear, and possessed sound judgment and business ability. Ch:
I. ELVIRA (ELZIE) ROBERTS, m'd 1st, Feb. 3, 1867, Capt. W. H. McPike, of the Confederate army, b. in Buchanan County March 12, 1838; d. at Spring Hill, Kansas, April 27, 1877, leaving a daughter, Lizzie McPike. His remains were brought back to Parkville for interment. Mrs. McPike m'd 2d, Nov. 20, 1881, William J. Fulton, b. in New Jersey Nov. 10, 1832. They live in Parkville. He is a large real estate proprietor, and was owner of all the stock of the Parkville Bank. He is enterprising and energetic, and ready to take hold of any undertaking that offers a profit. He is well educated, and has the polish of a gentleman. He has succeeded in his business ventures, and is wealthy. By his first wife, he had:
1. James Fulton, who was postmaster at Parkville.
II. MARY E. ROBERTS, m'd Jan. 29, 1873, Dr. W. G. Scott.
III. PAULINA A. ROBERTS, m'd a Rhodes.
IV. GEO. WYLIE ROBERTS.
V. JENNIE ROBERTS.
JAMES L. BROWN.
Dec. 16-James L. Brown having died, his widow adminis- tered. Bond. $20,000. He married Rebecca Weaver, and they came from Tennessee in 1838, settling three miles north of Platte City. He was a brother of Gideon L. Brown, of the northern part of the county. Ch:
I. ANDREW L. BROWN. b. Jan. 9, 1833; m'd Nov. 16, 1865, Missouri Evans. But he m'd 1st, Sarah J. Hays, by whom he had 2 children :
1. James S. Brown, m'd Feb. 2, 1894, Ella Cook. d. in Sept .. 1895.
2. Mollie Brown, m'd John Roy.
By second wife (Evans):
3. Harry Brown. 4. Abner. 5. Jacob. 6. John.
7. Lewis, b. Sept. 2, 1877. 8. Lee May.
II. MARGARET BROWN. m'd Thos. A. Snoddy. Ch:
1. Elizabeth Snoddy. m'd Jas. Pennington.
III. JACOB BROWN, killed by N. R. Green. He m'd Jane Don- nelly. Ch:
1. James Ed. Brown.
2. Jakie Brown, m'd John Brown, a grandson of Gid. L. IV. JANE L. BROWN, b. Oct. 5, 1845, m'd Feb. 8. 1866, Jos. E.
1870, DEC.
501
S. P. YOCOM.
Sexton, b. July 8, 1836. He came from Maysville, Ky., in 1856. He possesses sound judgment, enterprise, and honor. Ch:
1. James. H. Norton, b. Jan. 1, 1867. He was principal of the Platte City Public School, and stands high in the educational profession. He m'd in 1896 May Busey.
2. Frank Sexton, b. April 21, 1872. He succeeded his brother as Principal of the Public School of Platte City.
Mr. Jos. Sexton commanded a company in Marmaduke's division of the Southern army. His men were enlisted in Arkansas. He served to the end and participated in many battles.
V. CYNTHIA E. BROWN, dead; i'd A. E. Stanton. Ch: 1. William. 2. Alfred.
VI. JAMES F. BROWN, b. Dec. 4, 1853 ; i'd Oct. 4, 1874, Rowena Buford, b. June 5, 1855. They live on a farm on the Bu chanan line. Ch:
1. O. Frank Brown, b. Aug. 6, 1875.
VII. LEWIS G. BROWN, lives in Andrew County.
SIMON P. YOCOM.
Dce. 16-Simon P. Yocom having died, J. HI. Burt adminis- tered. Bond, $900. Mr. Yocom came in 1841, and lived in the Mis- souri River bottom, opposite Leavenworth. He was above the medium, both in natural and acquired abilities, and held the office of justice of the peace for several terms. He married in 1827, America , born May 28, 1808, and died November 27, 1893. Ch:
I. PRISCILLA YOCOM. m'd a Vallandingham.
II. ALONZO A. YOCOM.
III. HARRIET YOCOM, b. March 24, 1831; m'd May 25, 1848. Capt. John H. Burt. b. in Ripley Co., Ind., July 26, 1826; d. Feb. 8. 1878. He was a son of John Burt and a grand- son of Moses Burt. He came west in 1840, with his par- ents, John Burt and Margaret Hess, and settled near Far- ley, in the Missouri bottom. In the fall of 1862 he raised a company for home service, known as Company E., 39th Regiment of Enrolled Missouri Militia, which was dis- banded in 1864. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow. Ch: 1. William H. Burt, b. May 7, 1850; d. April 10, 1879; i'd Jan. 1. 1878, Ellen Calvert.
2. Hiram M. Burt. b. Oct. 1. 1852: m'd March 31. 1878. Mary C. Pitts, dr. of Hillory Pitts. She was b. Nov. 19. 1851. Mr. Burt is an intelligent and enterprising farmer and stock-raiser; and is a worthy and influ- ential citizen. Ch: [4] Edith Burt. b. Feb. 16. 1880; [b] Bertha, b. Ang. 25. 1882; [@] Mary Burt. b. Feb. 8. 1885: [4] Katie F., born May 15, 1888;
1870, DEC.
502
H. A. B. ANDERSON.
[€] Royal H. Burt, b. April 28, 1890; [f] John R., b. Jan. 11, 1892.
3. Margaret Isabella Burt, b. Nov. 9, 1854; m'd March 11, 1873, Wm. McKee, son of Charles, of Ireland. He was born in Ireland about 1845, and died March 18. 1879. He was a prosperous farmer, living near East Leavenworth, a Mason and an Odd Fellow. Mrs.
McKee lives at the old homestead. Children. [@] Sarah H. McKee; [b] William.
4. John S. Burt, b. April 20, 1863; m'd March 6, 1890, Ida Pitts.
5. Huldah H. Burt, b. Nov. 11, 1868; m'd June 14, 1888, Alex H. Calvert.
IV. HULDAH YOCOM, m'd 1st, Henry Venemen, who was killed in the war. She m'd 2d, Jan. 1, 1865, Dan Leahy.
H. A. B. ANDERSON.
Dec. 30-H. A. B. Anderson accidentally shot himself while hunting; he was buried at Pleasant Grove, by Belt Commandery. He was a son of G. W. Anderson (see) and Mary Roberts, and was born September 11, 1842. He studied law, was licensed, and was just entering upon a promising career, when removed by death. He married September 23, 1863, Nannie M. Bywaters, daughter of John C. (See.) He left one child, Lidie. Mrs. Anderson married, second, Marcus Todd (see), and they have Lee (boy) and Leah Todd.
1871. OFFICERS.
Governor, B. Gratz Brown; Congressman, A. Comingo; Rep- resentatives, W. H. Ballard and R. P. C. Wilson; State Senator. J. H. Burch, Jr .; Circuit Judge, Phil. Lucas; Circuit Attor. ney, J. G. Woods; Sheriff, G. W. Belt; Assessor, H. T. Hamm; Coroner, J. H. Chinn; Public Administrator, W. F. Yocom; Cir- cuit Clerk, F. M. Tufts; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; County Justices, Brasfield, Hamm, and Talbott; County Clerk, T. W. Park; Treasurer, R. T. Darnall; School Commissioner, S. C. Woodson; Surveyor, W. V. Slone,
PRICES.
Bacon, hams, 12 cents; butter, 20 cents; Corn, 40 cents; coffee, 15 cents; eggs, 10 cents; flour, $3.50; hogs, 5 cents; pota. toes, 40 cents; salt, $3; sugar, 13 cents ; wheat, 90 cents.
Fruit good, abundant, cheap.
Dramshops abundant and cheap, but not good; 19 in the county, licensed at $25 State and $25 county tax.
BUSINESS MEN.
503
1871, JAN.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-N. B. Anderson, Forman, Hern. don, Merryman, Norton, Paxton, Pitt, Wilsons.
Physicians-Guthrie, Hale, Johnson, McDonald, Smith.
Merchants-Brady, Burge, Callahan & Jones, Cockrill & Blakley, Colmans, Flannery & Evans, Hawley, Hickman, Hunt, Kiefer, Krause, Jenkins & Co., Chas. Kurtz (postmaster), Kurtz & Bro., Lutes, Myles, Redman, Keith & Tribble, Recht, Smith, Swain & Mason, Wilkinson, Young, Zarn.
Newspaper-Rereille, T. W. Park editor.
Platte County Agricultural and Mechanical Association-J. W. Steele president, W. P. Chiles secretary.
Public School-W. A. Wash principal.
Banks-Farmers' Savings Association, I. P. Cartwright cashier ; Merryman, Paxton & Cockrill.
Lodges-Zerubbabel, No. 191; Melody Chapter, No. 21; Belt Commandery, No. 9; Nebraska Lodge, No. 12, G. R. Carna- han, N. G.
Preachers-Jos. Devlin (M. E. S.), T. P. Haley (Chris.), J. ... Felts and J. W. Brown (Bap.).
Daughters' College-F. G. Gaylord principal.
Preachers at Other Points-At Elm Grove and Pleasant Ridge, Isaiah Williams; at Elm Grove, Mt. Zion, Bee Creek, and Taos, Jerry Clay ; at Parkville, Asa Bird.
At Weston: Attorneys-Burnes, Campbell, Coburn, Doni- phan. Fulton, Gilbert, Georgen, Hitt, McCluer. Reynolds, Roney, Watts.
Physicians-Beaumont, Bower, Peters, Shortridge, Wilson.
Merchants, etc .- Allen, Barnhart, Brashear, Briggs, Brill. Carpenter. Crowder, Dietz, Donnell, Doppler, Ellifrit, Evans, Frank. Harper, Holladay, Hamm, How, Ilkenhans, Graves & Mason, Jacquemin, Keller, Kenney, Kurtz, Lewis, Lipscomb. Magers, Maitland, Miller & Steele, Moore, Newhouse, Noble. Ogden, Parr, Perrys, Raileys, Reed, Ringo, Rohring, Schenkner .. Siler, Story & Tatman, Termier, Throckmorton, Warner. Weber. Winzer. Wood, Yocom.
Newspaper-Landmark, Reynolds editor.
Lodges-Phoenix, No. 30. Chas. Kay. N. G .; Frontier Encamp- ment. No. 2. S. Bower, C. P .; Weston, No. 53, 1. G. Beller, W. M .: Unanimity, No. 366, S. A. Gilbert, W. M.
Public School-Dunbar principal.
At Parkrille: F. M. McDonald. Dr. Campbell, Dr. Moore, Dr. Spencer, Bemis & Nash, Bueneman (postmaster), Busch, Carmody. Davis & Dooly, Dzinbon, Halsey, Kahm, Luthy, Mitchell, Ringo. Summers. Threlkeld, Wood.
At Block's Mill: A. B. Woolston.
At Camden Point: Dr. Coffey, Farris (postmaster), Woodson. At East Learemrorth: Stewart Weisse.
1871, JAN.
504
BUSINESS MEN.
At Farley: W. G. Holt, Meads (postmaster), Bledsoe; Lodge 177. Odd Fellows, W. Malott, N. G.
At Hampton: Funk, McDaniel.
At latan: Abbott, Dr. Larry, McKee, Smith (postmaster). At New Market: Armstrong, Bryant, Cartwright, Ferrel, Johnson, Raffington.
At Ridgely: Carrington, Chrisman, Fitzgerald, Conway, Gustin, Hill (postmaster), Lampton.
At Tracy: John Ryan.
At Waldron: Griswold, Scott (postmaster), Waldron.
JANUARY.
Jan. 3-Lawson, Donnell & Simpson engage in the banking business in New York city.
B. W. Gilbert and Ira Norris, Jr., are deputies of T. W. Park, county clerk.
Jan. 5-Hon. R. P. C. Wilson, our representative, is elected Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.
Jan. 24-Farmers' Savings Association reports: deposits, $43.984; loans, $9,909; stock, $5,000.
Thos. H. Colman's brick house, opposite the court-house in Platte City, is complete.
Jan. 27-George Reed shoots and kills Thomas Brown, at Ridgely, for which he is indicted and sent to the penitentiary for ten years.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 14-The county court, consisting of Brasfield, Hamm, and Talbott. issued $50,000 Green Township Strip bonds, dated October 4, 1870, bearing 10 per cent interest. The court paid the first year's interest, but the bonds were aferwards litigated, when JJas. S. Owens was sole judge, and declared void.
Feb. 25-Howard Mills killed by a fall from a fruit tree.
MARCH.
March 1-Mrs. Elizabeth May. Lee and Ed Williams. B. L. May, and Samuel Park remove to Coffey County. Kansas.
March 6-Proceedings of courts are now published in the Rerville.
Stephen Waldron, tried for the murder of Ignatius Naylor (ii) in Ray County, is convicted of manslaughter, and fined $500.
March 11-Jas. H. Chinn is appointed coroner, in place of N. E. Wilkinson, who failed to qualify.
March 16-The house of Col. J. E. Pitt, a mile south of Platte City. is burned.
ELECTIONS.
505
1871, APRIL.
APRIL.
April 1-C. B. Hawley's store is now on the southwest cor- ner of Main and Third Streets, Platte City, and "Hawley on the corner" becomes his motto.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Platte City Board-Cartwright, Clemings, Evans, Flannery. Herndon, Jenkins, Swain.
Parkville Board-Bemis, mayor; Kahm, Mitchell, Moore. Rhodes, Ringo, and Spencer, council.
April 3-R. P. C. Wilson spoke at Platte City. His speech was published in the Rereille.
Citizens are setting out shade trees in the public square.
J. R. Swain, county commissioner, reports that he had erected hitching-posts and chains on three sides of the public square, at a cost of $246.
W. V. Slone is cleaning off, grading, and sowing in grass the public square.
Workmen are laving the foundation of the Catholic church at Platte City.
H. N. Jenks died recently in Massachusetts. He was county surveyor of Platte County for several terms, and was a man of some scientific attainments. He married August 26. 1855. Martha Miller.
ADAM RENNER.
Adam Renner died near Parkville. John Klam adminis- tered. Bond. $2,000. He was a highly esteemed German. His wife's name was Elizabeth, and his children :
I. MARY RENNER.
II. JOHN RENNER, m'd Dec. 22. 1892, Lena Eckart, dr. of Geo.
April 8-A severe wind storm blew away part of the porch of Daughters' College.
April 10-Jo Simpson's mill burned. Loss, $600.
Grand jury at April term: T. W. Davis (foreman). T. W. R. Brasfield, K. B. Cecil, F. G. Cockrill. H. Colman, Sr., Jos. Irving. W. K. Faulconer, John Kinnaman. Pembert MeComas, James B. Moore. D. D. Newman, C. C. Redman. J. W. Steele, Wm. Stephens. Jos. Todd, D. J. Thorp. N. E. Wilkinson.
MAY. COUNTY FINANCES.
Revenue collected. $77.440.32
Warrants drawn. . 70,370.64
Surplus $7.069.68
1871, MAY.
506
COUNTY FINANCES.
Levy, county and State, $2.05. Assessment of the whole State. $571.166,523.
Assessment of 1870.
Lands. .
$3,630,389.00
Lots ..
487,280.00
Brokers. 12,440.00
Corporations.
320,800.00
Horses, 8,624.
466,155.00
Mules, 1,799. .
136,220.00
Cattle, 15,514.
276,000.00
Sheep, 11,352.
13.552.00
Hogs, 55,126.
271.945.00
Other property.
1,206,785.00
Total assessment .. $6,821.566.00
Specific Expenditures.
P. & G. R. Railroad bonds. . $13.821.00
P. & G. R. Railroad bonds. . 7.138.00
Delinquent school taxes. .
263.00
Bridge Commissioner (Slone)
997.00
Bee Creek bridge. .
618.00
Pleasant Ridge bridge.
439.00
W. G. Cox's bridge.
550.00
Prairie Creek bridge.
163.00
Iatan bridge. . 350.00
Marshall Township bridge.
203.00
Bridge north of New Market.
200.00
Bridge near T. Clay. .
268.00
Bridges on Bee Creek and Rush.
5.396.00
Weston Court of Common Pleas.
682.00
Stationery
554.00
Printing
706.00
Wood.
470.00
Criminal costs.
810.00
Jury fees.
188.00
Registration.
724.00
Commissioner (Ira Norris).
432.00
Insurance of court-house.
500.00
Interest paid on county warrants.
18.970.00
Roads
2.057.00
Poor.
3,046.00
Court-house
650.00
Jail. .
348.00
County Judges ..
705.00
Assessor (Kaufman).
505.00
Assessor (Hamm). .
116.00
County Clerk (Lewis).
3.217.00
Circuit Clerk (Tufts)
374.00
Downing's Mill bridge. 190.00
1871, MAY.
507
COUNTY FINANCES.
Sheriff (Belt) ..
471.00
Superintendent of Schools (Himrod). 387.00
Superintendent of Schools (Woodson). 113.00
County Attorney (Anderson).
500.00
Treasurer (Flannery). 951.00
Sundries.
2,298.64
Total
$70,370.64
County Debt.
P. & G. R. Railroad bonds and interest $ 29,300.00
W. & A. Railroad bonds. .
20,790.00
Funding bonds. 304.400.00
Interest. . 10,146.66
Due School Funds
13.636.95
Interest. . 454.56
6.708.71
County warrants out.
Total. . $364,854.78 But the clerk corrects the last statement (1870) by adding interest as follows:
Indebtedness as shown in 1870. $339,569.85
Interest on $2,000 W. & 1. Railroad bonds .. 1,950.00
Interest on $39,300 P. & G. R. Railroad bonds. 39,000.00
Interest on $269,758, four months .. 8,991.84
Interest on $13,116 four months. 437.22
True debt May 1, 1871. . $389.948.91
May 3-Dr. Ed. McDonald is building a large frame resi- dence on Lot 1. Block 30, Platte City.
D. R. Anthony purchases the Leavenworth Times.
May 18-Ascension Day observed by Belt Commandery, No. 9, with a festival at the Green House. Among the distinguished guests present were: John D. Vincil, Grand Commander of Mis- souri; R. R. Rees, Past Grand High Priest of Kansas; Geo. W. Belt, Grand Captain-General of the United States; F. M. Tufts. Grand Captain-General of Missouri. The attendance was large. and good order prevailed. At the election of officers for Belt Commandery Sir Knight J. S. Brasfield was chosen Eminent Commander.
May 20-Edgerton is selected for the depot on the C. & S. W. Railway, and at once becomes an important point. It absorbs Ridgely.
A Farmers' Club meets weekly at New Market to discuss agricultural subjects; P. P. Shouse is president.
L. S. CORBIN.
508
1871, MAY.
LEWIS S. CORBIN.
Muy 24-Lewis S. Corbin died at his home three miles east of Platte City. He was born in Henry County, Ky., July 26. 1809. His father was John R. Corbin, an emigrant from England to Virginia. His mother was Sidney Owen, a native of Virginia. Mr. Lewis S. Corbin married June 17, 1830, in Bourbon County, Ky. Elizabeth Dickinson, who was born January 11, 1811, and died October 11, 1874. They came to Platte in 1843. He was a man of intelligence, courage, and spirit. As a farmer he was successful, and as a citizen was highly esteemed. Ch:
I. FANNIE CORBIN, b. May 15, 1831, in Kentucky ; m'd Dec. 10, 1859, Mat Owens, of Kentucky. Ch:
1. Luella Owens, b. April 6, 1861; m'd Feb. 12, 1882, Chas. H. Shortridge.
2. Fannie F. Owens, b. Nov. 28, 1870. She lives with her half-sister in Colorado.
II. SIDNA C. CORBIN, b. Sept. 15, 1834; m'd May 31, 1855, C. B. Close. Live in De Kalb County, Mo .; 5 children.
III. JOHN D. CORBIN, b. Nov. 12, 1832; m'd Feb. 11, 1858, Sallie A. Allison, dr. of Jas. H. He was drowned June 2, 1858, in Castile Creek. Clinton County, Mo. Ch:
1. Rachel D. Corbin, m'd April 2, 1882, Ben F. Boyles. Sallie, the widow, m'd 2d, Aaron Combs.
IV. WILLIAM H. CORBIN, b. Sept. 8, 1836; m'd Feb. 19, 1852, Cinderella Stone, dr. of James (see); 3 children. Live in Clay.
V. LEWIS S. CORBIN (ii), b. Oct. 15, 1838; m'd Mollie Dupey, of Clay. She is dead. He lives in Bates County.
VI. EMILY S. CORBIN, b. in Kentucky April 5, 1841; m'd April 14. 1864, Geo. W. Farmer, b. Nov. 5, 1839. Ch:
1. Lewis Farmer, b. July 20, 1867.
2. Geo. D. Farmer, b. March 10, 1869.
3. Thomas C., b. July 4, 1877.
4. Lela A .. b. Aug. 28, 1880.
VII. ANN E. CORBIN, b. in Shelby County, Mo., June 18, 1843; m'd April 17. 1866, John Calvin Davis. Ch:
1. John William Daris. m'd June 6. 1894, Anna Bright- well. dr. of R. T. (See.)
2. Delia. 3. Jephtha H.
VII. LAURA A. CORBIN. b. in Platte Feb. 26. 1846.
IX. MELISSA D. CORBIN. b. Nov. 15. 1848; m'd July 27. 1875, W. W. Davis (brother of J. C.) Ch:
1. Dudley Daris.
X. THOMAS O. CORBIN. b. June 10. 1852; m'd Sallie M. Wade. Children :
1. Eddie Corbin, lives in Clay.
XT. JOS. A. CORBIN. b. March 28. 1856; m'd May 1. 1878, Susan Robertson. (Sco.)
1871, MAY.
509
EXCURSION.
May 27-The C. & S. W. Railway has been completed to Cam- oron, and by the kindness of S. C. Woodson, the children of Platte City were treated to an excursion to Cameron. The cars were packed, hilarity prevailed, no accident occurred, and all were delighted.
JUNE.
June 1-County court borrows $8,000 of School Funds, at 10 per cent interest.
The first sale of lots in Edgerton.
June 2-The last issue of the Rereille ; it is consolidated with the Landmark, and Park and McCluer are editors.
Strawberry and ice cream festival at the court-house, to raise money to buy a Methodist parsonage.
June 6-L. Shepard issued his first Ventilator. They were handbills published and disseminated over the county, charging extravagance and corruption on the county court and officers. They were opportune in their appearance, as the enormous debt of the county had alarmed the people, and a ready ear was given to the charges. The voters only wanted a leader, and found one- at least fearless, if not discreet-in Mr. Shepard. Instead of an- swering Mr. Shepard's glaring charges, supported by figures, the Landmark treated them with scorn and contempt, which con- vinced the public that the charges were true. Three numbers were printed by Shepard, in Leavenworth, and were generally read. Men took sides, and the war between "Ring" and "Sore- head" was inaugurated.
The first number of the Landmark issued at Platte City by Park and MeCluer.
June 10-Tournament at New Market. Jas. Dean and Geo. Cartwright were victors, Laura Duty was Queen of Beauty, and Ellen Dean was Queen of Love.
June 11-The corner-stone of the Catholic church at Platte City laid by Bishop Hogan.
Two daily mails at Platte City.
The new railroads kill much stock and produce litigation.
The county borrows $20,000 of Platte Savings Institution to meet the July interest on bonds.
It is said $30,000 have been raised for the Orphan School. of which $20,000 is for a permanent fund.
June 27-Daughters' College Commencement exercises. Graduates: Helen Cockrill, Mollie Darnall, M. J. Holland. The address was made by N. B. Anderson, and the diplomas presented by Rev. T. P. Haley.
Corn is promising. Jeff. J. Park's house, five miles cast of Platte City. is complete.
1871, JULY.
510
NEWSPAPERS.
JULY.
July 4-Smithville had a large picnic, addressed by T. P. Haley, O. D. Allen, and Henry Smith. Parkville had an im- promptu meeting, and New Market a railroad meeting.
July 8-A second number of the Ventilator issued by L. Shepard, and discontent intensified.
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