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"Sorehead" meeting at Prairie Point. J. E. Merryman spoke, resolutions passed, favoring economy in county expendi- tures. The "Ring" papers published them with ridicule. The "Soreheads" have no paper, but the hostile feeling is growing.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Landmark is removed to Platte City, and the Reveille ceases. The Border Times stops. For two weeks there is no paper in Weston. The first number of the Platform announces the death of the Border Times, and publishes its obituary. Then comes the Missouri Commercial.
Geo. Reed pleads guilty of murder in the second degree, for killing Thomas Brown at Ridgely January 27, 1871, and is sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years.
July 13-A severe storm; corn is damaged.
July 17-Levi Hurst cut a bee-tree with three distinct swarms of bees-and a five-foot blacksnake.
Henry Basye takes the Green House at Platte City.
The people of Atchison, Kansas, vote to take $50,000 stock in the Atchison branch of the C. & S. W. Railway.
Dr. E. McDonald's residence in Platte City is complete.
The Missouri River is casting a bar in the port of Weston.
July 22-Tournament at the fair grounds. William Blakley, the victor, chose Jennie Remington as Queen of Love, and Lizzie Belt as Queen of Beauty.
Prairie Point church and school-house burned by an in- cendiary. A subscription was raised, and another building was soon up.
Apples are good, abundant, and cheap. C. C. Redman is buying and shipping at Tracy.
July 25-St. Jacob's Day observed at Weston.
In affray at Platte City between James Pope and Thomas Madden-both badly hurt.
PLATTE CITY MILLS.
A. L. Freeze, for $450 paid by Clinton Cockrill, agrees to re- move the steam mill frame, and erect it on the foundation of the water mill, which had been burned. The work was satisfactorily done.
"SOREHEADS."
511
1871, AUG.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1-The distillers announce in the papers that they will give one gallon of brandy for 8 bushels of apples or peaches.
Emancipation Day observed by the negroes of Weston.
Aug. 5-Three picnics near Platte City to-day.
Aug. 8-Tournament in Cain's pasture. Jas. D. Adkins was the successful knight; Lula Pitt was chosen Queen of Beauty, and Delia Chestnut Queen of Love.
The Platte City & Weston Turnpike sold by the sheriff, under execution, and bought by the plaintiff, William Jewell College. The county bought it of the college, and made a public road of it. It is still the worst road in Platte County.
Aug. 11-"Sorehead" meeting at the fair grounds; A. Tribble chairman. James Adkins secretary. Addresses by Adkins, Burge, Merryman, Morin and Shepard. Herndon spoke for the "Ring." Resolutions were passed favoring one judge for county court. the treasurer to be ex-officio collector, the reduction of the number of county officers, the abolishment of the office of road commissioner and county attorney, and the grand jury system. only two terms of circuit court, reduction of county printing to $200, etc. The county papers were charged with encouraging extravagance, and a new paper to advocate reform was suggested. The proceedings were ordered to be printed in the Leavenworth papers.
A shooting affray on Main Street, in Platte City, between J. H. Jones and Gar. Chesnut. No one hurt.
Sam Fulton advertises his Weston property for sale, with a purpose of leaving. He went south and west, became an enthu- siastic evangelist, did a vast amount of missionary work, and, though broken down by arduous labors, is still zealously preach- ing the gosepel in California.
The fair-ground booths rented for $996.
H. T. Hamm has the contract to re-build Prairie Point church.
Aug. 17-Picnic at the fair grounds, for the Catholic Church at Platte City.
Aug. 20-Tournament at Mrs. Taylor's; William Alderson victor, and Nannie Foley Queen of Love.
Aug. 22-Dalman, Robinson & Co. take the contract to build the Atchison Branch of the C. & S. W. Railway at a little over $9,000 per mile.
Aug. 23-Tournament at St. Joseph ; W. L. Blakley and other Platte County boys take the honors.
The Leavenworth Commercial espouses the cause of the "Sore. heads."
1871, AUG.
512
THE "VENTILATOR."
An omnibus is run by Blakley and Cockrill between Platte City and Weston.
Aug. 28-The ladies of Weston give a concert for the benefit of the Kansas City Orphans' Home.
Aug. 30-L. Shepard issues another Ventilator against the "Ring." The Landmark of the 8th of September replies.
Aug. 31-The last rail of the through line of the C. & S. W. Railway is laid.
Wheat is a fair average; corn is excellent.
Generous rains.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1-A project is on foot to start a "Sorehead" paper. It might have failed, had not the Landmark bitterly attacked and ridiculed its friends.
Platte City Public School opened with 105 scholars. W. A. Wash is principal, and Martha Jack assistant.
Sept. 3-W. K. Faulconer is elected president of the fair, and J. F. Flannery secretary.
Sept. 8-James W. Bane becomes insane, advertises in the Landmark as an attorney, a jury finds him incapable of manag- ing his affairs, and he is sent to the Lunatic Asylum. Dr. A. T. Guthrie is appointed his guardian.
Dr. B. F. Spencer, of Parkville, removes to Platte City, and opens a dentist's office.
The following Knights and ladies attended the Triennial Conclave at Baltimore: N. B. Anderson, J. Beery, G. W. Belt, I. P. Cartwright, A. J. Colman, T. H. Colman, F. Y. Flannery, W. H. Hunt, B. W. Gilbert, Thos. E. Jenkins. E. J. Miller. T. W. Park. F. M. Tufts.
Sept. 10-Tracy is improving. John Ryan has finished his hotel. C. C. Redman is purchasing quantities of apples.
Nept. 14-Weston petitions the county court to order an (lection to authorize that city's subscription of $75,000 stock in the Central Railroad. The election was ordered for October 10. 1871.
DR. THOMAS BEAUMONT.
Sept. 25-Dr. Thomas Beaumont died one mile east of Platte City, where he was living. He was born in Yorkshire, England, December 21. 1811. At 8 years of age he came to the United States, and settled at Lisbon, Ohio. His professional education was received at the Medical College of Philadelphia. He was a man of literary acquirements, and one of the best bred and most urbane gentleman of the day. His delicacy of sentiment and re-
THE BEAUMONTS.
513
1871, SEPT.
finement of manner rendered him an agreeable companion; and his professional education and courtesy elevated him among his fellows of the healing art. His handsome and commanding per- son and the civility of his address rendered him charming in society. He first married Miss Nace, who was mother of :
I. GODFREY BEAUMONT, m'd Mattie Newsome. Ch: 1. Eddie. 2. Forney. 3. A girl. 4. Joseph. 5. Katie. They live in Texas
Dr. Beaumont married, second, in Lafayette Co., Mo., Mary Emerson. Ch:
II. DAVID BEAUMONT. He lives in Kansas.
Dr. Beaumont married, third, Lucy Sanford, b. Nov. 29. 1836; d. June 16, 1867. Ch:
III. ELLA BEAUMONT, b. April 3, 1854; i'd April 10, 1877, Jacob S. Hamm, b. July 2, 1844, son of Judge Hamm. Ch.
1. Beaumont Hamm, b. March 16, 1878.
2. Lucy Leona Hamm, b. July 31, 1881.
IV. TANEY BEAUMONT. (See.)
V. WILLIAM P. BEAUMONT, b. July 9, 1858; m'd Mattie Evans. Ch:
1. Louise Beaumont.
VI. ROBERT LEE BEAUMONT, b. April 27, 1861; i'd Sept. 2. 1884, Emma Davis, dr. of R. T. Ch:
1. Truc Davis Beaumont. 2. Lucy Beaumont. 3. Mary. Dr. Beaumont married, fourth, Amanda Queen, née Hunt. (See). Dr. Beaumont spent the years of his early manhood in Louisiana. He thence removed to Lexington, Mo., and finally came to Platte. He was a zealous member of the Christian Church, his feelings were enlisted in favor of the Orphan School at Camden Point, and he was president of the board of trustees of that institution. He was active and far-seeing in every enterprise for moral, social, or religious improvement.
Sept. 28-Telegraph wires are up to Tracy.
Sept. 30-The great fire at Chicago.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 4-Hallie McDonald, daughter of F. M. McDonald, of Parkville, accidentally burned to death.
The following from Platte City attended the St. Louis fair: Belt, Brasfield, Gilbert, Johnson, Talbott.
Oct. 7-Reinterment of Confederate soldiers killed at Camden Point July 13, 1864.
Platte River extremely low.
PLATTE COUNTY CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Oct. 10-The election resulted: 216 for, 161 against, the pro- posed subscription of $75,000. The bonds were defeated, as the law requires two-thirds. The railroad also failed.
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THE MCCLAINS.
514
1871, OCT.
Oct. 15-The school-house near Simpson Park's burned. Col. W. P. Chiles was teacher.
Rebecca P. Redman, wife of C. C. Redman, died at Platte City. The family removed to California.
The Catholic church at Platte City dedicated by Bishop Hogan.
Daughters' College, the public school, and Prof. Conway's private school, all at Platte City, are largely attended.
THE MCCLAIN FAMILY.
Oct. 21-Thomas McClain died at his home, on Bee Creek. Three brothers, William, George, and Thomas McClain, came to Platte about 1837.
I. WILLIAM McCLAIN
Is frequently mentioned in early records of Platte. He started to California and died on the way.
II. GEORGE McCLAIN
Married Catherine Roberts, and died in September, 1866. Ch:
I. JOHN McCLAIN, b. in Montgomery Co., Ky., Oct. 31, 1813; d. Feb. 21, 1897; m'd 1st, his cousin, Rachel McClain, dr. of Thomas. They came to Boone Co., Mo., and thence, in 1837, to Platte. In 1841 they went to Nodaway Co., but returned in 1866. They settled on Bee Creek. Ch:
1. Emily McClain, married Albert Hair. Children : [@] Sallie Hair, m'd Dec. 25, 1890, Albert Mont- gomery. Ch: [1] Ruth. [] Mary Ellen Hair; [c] Birdie; [d] Daisie.
2. Catherine McClain, married Elijah Ford. Children: [@] Jas. A. Ford. They live in Nodaway.
3. Andrew J. McClain, b. May 5, 1841, m'd Lucy Jameson. Ch: [{] John McClain (iii); [1] Jasper N. McClain; i'd Feb. 11, 1890, Eliza English, dr. of William A .; [c] Ida McClain, i'd Dec. 20, 1891, Ed. C. Lindsay. Ch: [1] Thurman Lindsay; [d] Cora McClain; [d] Luda McClain; [f] James; [9] Noble.
4. Sarah McClain.
5. Malinda, m'd Geo. Mozee; no children.
6. James McClain. b. March 7, 1855.
7. Mary McClain.
John McClain (i), m'd 2d. Cynthia Winn; no children.
II. SALLY ANN McCLAIN. m'd Hiram Groves. Live in Nodaway.
III. GEO. McCLAIN (in). m'd Jane Baker. of Nodaway.
IV. KATIE MeCLAIN. m'd Geo. Arm: both died in Nodaway.
V. JAMES McCLAIN. died in Nodaway.
THE MCCLAINS.
515
1871, OCT.
II. THOMAS McCLAIN
Was a man of large frame, sound judgment, and stern integrity. Reared in Montgomery County, Ky., he came first to Boone County, Mo., and thence to Platte, in 1837, settling on Bee Creek. He died in 1871. Ch:
I. JOHN McCLAIN (ii), m'd a Lanter, and lives in Kansas.
II. LEVI D. McCLAIN, killed in the Confederate army; m'd Elizabeth Yohe, dead. Ch:
1. William T. McClain, b. May 30, 1857 ; m'd Feb. 14, 1886. Julia Jones, dr. of John. Ch: [@] Harry Lee, b. Nov. 6, 1886.
III. LUCINDA McCLAIN, m'd Edward Smith. (See.)
IV. RACHEL McCLAIN (above).
V. ELIZABETH McCLAIN, dead; m'd Jan. 6, 1848, David Las- well, d. July 7, 1884. Ch:
1. Ruth Laswell, m'd Isaac Laswell (cousin). Children: [@] Elizabeth; [b] David; [€] Racket; [d] Bettie.
VI. MALINDA McCLAIN, dead; m'd Wm. Baxter, of Kansas. Oct. 21-The County Medical Society met at Weston.
PLATTE COUNTY "DEMOCRAT."
Oct. 27-L. Shepard issued the first number of the Democrat. Its motto was "Economy," and its policy was to expose the ex- travagance of the "Ring" party then in power. It arraigned the county court for contracting a debt of $400,000, and the officers generally for dealing in county warrants; and it demanded re- trenchment and reform in county affairs. It made open war on all the other papers, because they supported the "Ring."
Oct. 31-John Foley killed in Platte City by Dan Kenney. Nothing done.
Arch. Hill, postmaster at Ridgely, is detected in opening let- ters and robbing the mail, and sent by the United States District Court to the penitentiary, for ten years.
The post-office at Ridgely and Union Mills discontinued.
NOVEMBER.
Nov. 1-A monument unveiled at Camden Point. erected to the memory of the Confederates who fell there September 13. 1864. R. P. C. Wilson made the address.
J. F. Flannery's store in Platte City partly burned.
Nor. 8-Thos. E. Park, in an article in the Democrat, attacks R. P. C. Wilson's "passive policy."
Vor. 10-Democratic meeting at the court-house; Norton and R. P. C. Wilson spoke. Resolutions were passed for the abolish- ment of the Weston Court of Common Pleas, in favor of only two terms of circuit court, and against the $18 tax upon the county for juries.
BRITTON JUDGMENT.
516
1871, NOV.
THE BRITTON JUDGMENT.
It is considered by a public meeting at Platte City, and it is resolved to oppose its execution by every legal means.
THOMAS J. THOMAS.
Nor. 24-Thomas J. Thomas killed by a railroad train near Parkville. His widow, Malinda, administered. Bond, $2,000. She died in 1883. Ch:
I. MARTHA J. THOMAS, b. April 1, 1824; m'd 1st, a Martin. and was mother of John Martin (ii). She m'd 2d, Charles Merrit. b. June 24, 1821. He is a worthy farmer, and they reside near Waldron; no children.
II. GEO. W. THOMAS, m'd Feb. 29, 1866, Roberta Hopkins.
III. SARAH M. THOMAS, m'd Wm. Compton.
IV. JULIA A. THOMAS, m'd a Cornwell.
V. NOBLE C. THOMAS, m'd Aug. 10, 1879, Emily Jameson.
VI. NANCY THOMAS, m'd a Stoner.
VII. MALINDA THOMAS.
VIII. JOHN H., died leaving :
1. Thomas J. (ii).
DECEMBER.
JAMES NASH.
Dec. 1-James Nash died at his home, five miles north of Platte City. He was a son of Samuel Nash, of Virginia, and came, a youth, to Platte County, where he married, December 23, 1847, Sarah Wallace, born in Ireland December 28, 1822. She was a daughter of Andrew Wallace, and sister of James, of East Leavenworth. Ch:
I. JOHN W. NASH, b. Feb. 15, 1844; m'd Dec. 12, 1881, Bettie Hulett. dr. of Ambrose. Ch:
1. W. Allen Nash. 2. Verdie.
II. MOLLIE NASH, b. Oct. 10, 1846; m'd Sept. 6, 1871, W. A. Pyles. Live in Kansas City, Kansas; no children.
III. KATE NASH, b. Nov. 18, 1853; m'd March 8. 1894, John H. Dillingham, b. in Sept., 1853. (See.)
IV. WILLIAM NASH, b. Nov. 10, 1857; m'd Feb. 19. 1882, Anna Hulett. Ch:
1. Howard Nash. 2. Mabel.
V. SALLIE NASH, b. June 2, 1858; d. Nov. 3, 1895; i'd March 14. 1889, John R. Allen. Ch:
1. Grace Allen.
Dec. 2-The Missouri River bridge at Leavenworth is complete.
THE GILBERTS.
517
1871, DEC,
ABEL GILBERT.
Abel Gilbert died at Weston. He was born in Hastings, Canada, August 12, 1812, came to Illinois in 1831, thence to Independence, Mo., in 1838, and to Weston in 1839. In 1851 he engaged in the Salt Lake City trade, and made many trips across the plains. In his mercantile ventures, he sometimes made largely, and at other times lost. But while he left little property to distribute to his children at his death, he was able to give them finished educations, and promising starts in life. He was an en- thusiastic Mason, and all his sons inherited his love of the mystic art. He married in Joliet, Ill., August 6, 1835, Hannah Pasto, born December 23, 1814, daughter of Joseph Pasto and Elizabeth Fist. She still lives in Weston. Ch:
I. SAMUEL A. GILBERT, b. May 19, 1836, in Joliet, Ill .; m'd in Weston April 14, 1859, Martha McConnell. After a classical education, Samuel studied law, and commenced practice in Weston. When the war broke out he took a decided stand for the Union, insomuch that, in November, 1861. Secessionists carried him off to the South. But when discharged, he returned to his home, and retained his loyalty. March 7, 1862, he was appointed probate judge, and, by repeated elections, held the office for ten years. In November, 1864, he was chosen a delegate to the Consti- tutional Convention, with W. A. Morton, of Clay, as his associate. But here he found himself in a minority. He was too liberal and conservative in his sentiments. The Ousting Ordinance took from him his judicial position, but the people, at the next election, restored it to him. In August. 1873, he removed to Atchison, Kansas. But he soon returned, and, in January, 1875, was appointed judge of the Weston Court of Common Pleas. He resigned October 4. 1875, and July 6, 1878, he received the appoint- ment of deputy insurance commissioner for the State. Since that time he has been unsettled, and was in Texas a year or two ago. For versatility of talent, legal acumen, oratory, and repartee, he is unsurpassed, bu he is too vacillating and irrresolute. Ch:
1. Alice Gilbert, b. in Weston April 2. 1860.
2. N. R. Gilbert, b. Feb. 12, 1874.
II. FRANKLIN GILBERT, b. April 9, 1840; d. April 10. 1877: m'd May 13, 1858, Martha E. Reynolds, b. Feb. 25, 1836; d. June 30. 1883. She was a daughter of William Reynolds. Children :
1. Ada M. Gilbert, b. Jan. 8. 1859; m'd Jan. 20. 1879, Jas. P. Mundy. (See.)
2. Birdie H. Gilbert, b. July 19, 1864; m'd April 15. 1885. W. C. Dickson.
III. CYRUS P. GILBERT, b. April 9, 1840; d. Aug. 2. 1876; m'd Dec. 13. 1865, Mary E. Purdy, daughter of David. Ch:
1. Cora N. Gilbert. b. Oct. 6. 1866.
THE GILBERTS.
518
1871, DEC;
2. Cyrus H., b. Dec. 23, 1875.
IV. WILLIAM WOODS GILBERT, b. Feb. 25, 1842; m'd Nov. 2, 1864, Mollie Taylor. Ch:
1. Arlington. 2. Eula. 3. Winnogena.
V. BEN WOOD GILBERT, b. April 26, 1846; d. Aug. 9, 1878; m'd Nov. 2, 1875, Belle Armstrong (Miller), dr. of C. P. Mrs. Gilbert survived her husband, and m'd 2d, S. F. Good- son, of Omaha, Neb. Mr. Gilbert was deputy county clerk, and was literary in his tastes and convivial in his habits. VI. CELESTIA GILBERT, b. Aug. 26, 1848; m'd Oct. 20, 1869, Hector Lithgow. Ch:
1. Ella Lithgow, b. Feb. 1, 1871.
2. Frank, b. March 18, 1873.
VII. THOMSON A. GILBERT, b. July 26, 1851; m'd Nov. 2, 1875, Ella Story, b. March 15, 1855, dr. of Capt. G. S. Story. Ch:
1. Leta, b. Aug. 31, 1876.
2. Waller, b. Dec. 4, 1878.
Mr. Gilbert is a handsome and military-looking gentle- man. He spent several years in Utah; had the experiences of a Western merchant, was agent for the K. C., St. J. & C. B. Railroad at Weston, and is now living at St. Joseph. He takes delight in Masonry, and other occult orders.
Dec. 4-William C. Wells licensed as an attorney.
Dec. 6-The Legislature met. The "Soreheads" circulated a petition, which was largely signed, praying the Legislature for certain reforms.
J. L. McCluer sells his interest in the Landmark to N. B. Anderson. McCluer becomes agent for the Ætna Insurance Com- pany for the State of Kentucky, and removes to Louisville.
Dec. 21-The criminal costs bill of Platte County for the year 1871 was $9,130.68-more than any other county in the State. except St. Louis. The announcement of this fact creates much dissatisfaction, and strengthens the "Sorehead" narty.
1872.
OFFICERS.
Governor, B. Gratz Brown; State Senator, Col. J. H. Birch (ii) ; Circuit Judge, P. Lucas; Circuit Attorney, J. G. Woods; Sheriff, G. W. Belt; Treasurer, R. T. Darnall; Superintendent of Schools, S. C. Woodson; Surveyor, W. V. Slone; Representatives, W. H. Ballard and R. P. C. Wilson; Circuit Clerk, F. M. Tufts; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; County Justices, Brasfield, Hamm, and Talbott; County Clerk, T. W. Park; Assessor. H. T. Hamm; Coroner, J. H. Chinn; Public Administrator, W. F. Yocom.
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BUSINESS MEN.
1872, DEC.
PRICES.
Apples, 75 cents; butter, 20 cents; chickens, $3; corn, 30 cents; bacon, hams, 12 cents; beeves, 5 cents; flour, $5; hemp, $60; wheat, $2; hogs, $4; wood, $3.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-Anderson, Forman, Herndon, Merryman, Norton, Paxton, Pitt, Wells, Wilson, Woodson.
Physicians-Guthrie, Johnson, McDonald, Smith, Spencer. Merchants, etc .- Basye, Blakley & Cockrill, Brady, A. J. & T. H. Colman, English, Fleshman, Gaylord, Hatton, Hawley, Hickman, Hunt, Jenkins, Kiefer, Krause, Chas. Kurtz (post- master), A. Kurtz, Lutes, Myles, Park, Recht, Swain & Mason, Smith, Wilkinson, Young, Zarn.
Newspapers-The Landmark, Park and Anderson editors; the Democrat, Shepard editor.
Platte County Agricultural and Mechanical Association- Faulconer president, Hatton clerk.
Lodges-Belt Commandery, No. 9, Brasfield, E. C .; Bernard Commandery, U. D. Anderson, E. C .; Melody Chapter, No. 21, Anderson, H. P .; Zerubbabel No. 191, Park, W. M .; Neb. Lodge. No. 12, T. Herndon, N. G.
Banks-Farmers' Savings Association, Cartwright cashier; Merryman, Paxton & Cockrill, Cockrill cashier.
Schools-Public, Wash principal; Daughters' College, Gay- lord president; Conway, private school.
Preachers-J. W. Brown (Bap.), T. P. Haley (Chris.), D. R. Shackelford (M. E. S.), S. W. Cope presiding elder.
At Weston: Attorneys-Burnes, Campbell, Coburn, Doni- phan, Fulton, Gilbert, Hitt, Reynolds, Roney, Watts.
Physicians-Bonifant, Peters, Price, Shortridge.
Merchants, etc .- Allen, Bernhart, Blanjour (postmaster), Briggs, Brill, Carpenter, Crowder, Deitz, Doppler, Ellifrit, Evans, Graves & Mason, Ellinger, Frank, Harper, Holladay, How, Inkel- hans, Jacquemin & Hamm, Keller, Kenney, Kurtz, Lewis, Lips- comb, Magers, Maitland, Martin, Millar & Steele, Moore, New- house, Noble, Nolly, Parr, Perry, Raileys, Reed, Ringo, Rhoring, Schneider, Sesson, Siler, Story & Tatman, Weber, Weiser, Wood. Yocom.
Weston Court of Common Pleas-J. Doniphan, judge; Yo- com, clerk; Story. marshal.
Lodges-Commandery. No. 2, Miller, E. C .; Royal Arch Chap- ter, No. 4, Newhouse. H. P .; Lodge No. 53, Newhouse, W. M .: Unanimity, No. 366, Lewis, W. M .; Phoenix, No. 30, Maitland. N. G .; Frontier Encampment, No. 2, J. W. Tilton, C. P.
Bank-Platte Savings Institution; Railey & Bro.
Preacher-J. Bird (M. E.).
At Parkville: Bemis, Bueneman (postmaster), Busch, Car- mody, Dziubon, Campbell, Davis & Dooly, Halsey, Kahm, Luthy. McDonald. Moore, Mitchell. Nash, Park, Ringo, Summers. Threlkeld, Wood.
1872, JAN.
520
U. MOTHERSHEAD.
At Camden Point: Dr. Brock, Dr. Coffey, Farris (post- master), Broadhurst (O. S.), N. Davidson (W. M.), Woodson.
At East Leavenworth: Cox, Jacks, Wiesse.
At Edgerton: J. R. Swain (postmaster), Handley, Clemings. At Farley: Dr. Harrington, Dr. Holt, H. Meads (postmaster), Bledsoe.
Lodges-Fidelity Lodge, No. 339, Wallace, W. M .; Farley Lodge, No. 177, Ratcliffe, N. G.
At Hampton: Funk.
At latan: Holder, McKee, Larry, Smith (postmaster).
At New Market: Armstrong, Bryant, Cartwright, Johnson, Moore & George.
At Shirelton: Woolston.
At Tracy: Ryan, Tribble.
At Waldron : Scott (postmaster), Waldrons.
JANUARY.
URIAH MOTHERSHEAD.
Jan. 1-Uriah Mothershead having died, J. W. Mothershead administered. Bond, $500. He lived near Parkville. His ch:
I. MOLLIE MOTHERSHEAD, m'd W. T. Henderson.
II. ANNA MOTHERSHEAD, m'd Oct. 20, 1859, Maj. J. M. Clark, an officer of the "Pawpaw" militia-a man of excellent qual- ities and highly esteemed. When the "Pawpaws" proved disloyal, he was much mortified, and incurred much con- demnation. When, in 1868, he was nominated by the Dem- ocrats for assessor, the Radical board disfranchised him. His wife died, leaving children; and in February, 1881, he removed to Clay, where he now resides.
III. JOHN W. MOTHERSHEAD, m'd March 1, 1882, Euphemia Frazier. He d. in Feb., 1887, and his widow m'd 2d, March 12, 1889. Judge J. C. Summers.
Jan. 5-Good Templars Lodge, No. 387, organized at Platte City, with J. W. Hamm, W. C. T., and 50 members.
Jan. 8-The anniversary of the battle of New Orleans was. observed, as usual, by the Democrats, at the court-house. Col. J. H. Winston presided. A series of resolutions offered by Jesse Morin were passed, and the "passive policy." of making no Demo- cratic nominations, was recommended. Merryman and Norton were appointed to investigate the charges of corruption made against county officers. "Soreheads" were in control, and a peti- tion praying for reform, signed by 1,200 voters, was sent to the Legislature.
Jesse Morin and Clint. Cockrill advertise as divorce lawyers -a burlesque.
Jan. 17-A leap-year party held at Odd Fellows' hall in Platte City.
W. BYWATERS.
521
1872, JAN.
Jan. 21-George Prior drowned at East Leavenworth.
Jan. 23-James F. Flannery, a merchant of Platte City, makes a general assignment to F. G. Cockrill.
WILLIAM BYWATERS.
Jan. 29-William Bywaters died at his home near Camden Point. His parents were John Bywaters, born in Culpeper County, Va., in 1767. and Elizabeth Cook, of the same county, born in 1784. William was born February 19, 1793. He married De- cember 21, 1826, Susan Luttral, born May 27, 1793. He was large of stature and of imposing dignity. He brought with him a large amount of money, and left his children comfortable fortunes. Children :
I. ELIZABETH FRANCES BYWATERS, b. Aug. 31. 1829; d. June 26, 1853; m'd Sept. 10, 1850, Geo. Wm. Jones. (See.)
II. JUNIUS OCTAVIUS BYWATERS, b. Jan. 26, 1831 ; d. May 16, 1872; m'd April 6, 1855, Ann E. Thomas, dr. of Rev. Wil- liam H .; d. in 1896. Mrs. Bywaters was a handsome and accomplished woman. She was matron of the Baptist Female College at Liberty. Ch:
1. Wm. E. Byicaters, dead.
2. Laura F. Bypraters, b. in Feb., 1859; d. in Jan., 1893; m'd Oct. 16, 1878, Temple B. Anderson, b. April 20, 1855. Ch: [4] Willie B. Anderson, b. July 8, 1879. 3. Lula Bywaters, b. in Jan., 1862; dead; m'd John Ranson.
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