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4. Mary Bypiraters, b. April 17, 1864; m'd Dudley Cravens, of Camden Point. Ch: [{] Archie; [b] Dudley (ii).
5. Eudora Bypraters, b. in Oct., 1866; m'd June 22. 1887. R. C. Rogers; children.
III. OSCAR F. BYWATERS, b. July 1, 1832; d. Jan. 12, 1858.
IV. RICHARD W. BYWATERS, b. April 17, 1836; d. Feb. 13. 1887; m'd April 24, 1862, Julia Stallard, b. Jan. 14, 1843. dr. of David. Ch:
1. Elma J., b. Sept. 14. 1869 ; m'd Jan. 1. 1889, E. R. Hull. Ch: [4] Richard H. Hull, b. Dec. 11, 1890.
2. Richard A. Bypraters, b. Ang. 18, 1877.
3. William W., b. Aug. 14, 1879.
Mrs. JJulia Bywaters lives at Camden Point, an intelligent and worthy lady.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 2-Mad-dog alarm in Platte City.
ISAAC HOOVER.
Isaac Hoover having died, James H. Chinn administered. Bond, $500. He was a common, hard-working farmer. He bought 80 acres of inferior land. four miles north of Platte City.
1872, FEB.
522
A. BURGE.
He married, first, September 21, 1847, Elender Brunts, daughter of John (ii). Ch:
I. JAMES HOOVER, dead. II. NANCY. III. JOSEPH.
IV. MARGARET, m'd Aug. 8, 1873, Nat Boydston. (See.)
V. SARAH. VI. ABRAM.
ADDISON BURGE.
Addison Burge killed by Dr. F. M. Johnson. The wife of Dr. Johnson told her husband that, when watering her horse below Burge's spring, he had insultingly ordered her to leave. The next morning, as Burge was on his way to his place of business, Dr. Johnson called him to the sidewalk, west of what is now the Exchange Bank of Platte City, and spoke to Burge in a low tone, not heard by any witness. At the same time he drew a dagger from his bosom, and plunged it down to the heart of Burge, who fell forward with a groan, and the word "murder" on his lips. Two grand juries inquired into the matter and found no bill. The Democrat of February 23, 1872, contains the evidence taken at the examination. Burge was an outspoken "Sorehead," and Dr. Johnson gave his adhesion to the "Ring." Addison Burge was born February 20, 1824; married March 8, 1853, Amelia O. Jack, born April 8, 1831, and died December 5, 1892, daughter of L. C. Jack. (See.) Mr. Burge was for many years a druggist in Platte City. He possessed intelligence, courage, and independence. He. with T. F. Warner as his associate, represented the county in one Legislature. His tragic death intensified the feeling against the "Ring."
Feb. 22-The Democrats met at the court-house, in response to a call of the central committee; E. H. Norton chairman, and W. M. Paxton secretary. A "Sorehead" central committee was appointed for the next year.
Feb. 24-THOMAS J. WEBB, having died below Parkville, W. J. Webb administered. Bond, $1,000. Children: 1, Nancy .J. Roach ; 2. Thos. Webb (ii) ; 3, Benj. F .; 4, Susanna; 5, Margaret.
WILLIAM KERR.
Feb. 29-William Kerr died. He was a farmer near the line of Clay. His father was Moses Kerr, and his wife was Elizabeth Dugan. Ch:
I. MARGARET KERR. i'd Samuel Downs, in Indiana; 6 children. One. Henry. married Cordelia Wells, and now lives in Preston Township. All the family now live in Platte.
II. ELLEN KERR. m'd a Wilson, of Iowa.
III. JANE KERR, m'd David Heath, son of Israel. They live in Daviess County.
1872, MARCH.
523
JUDGE LUCAS.
IV. SARAH KERR, m'd a Messimer. Live in Daviess County. V. SAMANTHA KERR.
VI. WILLIAM KERR (in), m'd Ann Searcy. Ch:
1. Robert. . 2. Margaret Kerr, i'd a Helyon.
3. Samuel, i'd Nancy Duncan. 4. Nora Kerr.
VII. ADALINE KERR, I'd Feb. 29, 1860, Moses McComas, son of Burke. Ch:
1. W'm. B. MeComas, m'd March 7, 1888. Etta Barnum.
2. James MeComas.
3. Mary McComas. m'd Dec. 22, 1892, F. M. Dick.
4. Maud McComas.
VII. EZRA KERR. (See.)
William Kerr (i) married, second, in 1849, Sarah V. Hungerford, née Payne, born in Fleming County, Ky., Feb.
14, 1810. Ch:
IX. ALICE KERR, m'd J. W. Cumberford. (See.)
X. JAMES KERR. XI. SAMUEL KERR.
Sarah V. (Payne) first married Chas. Hungerford, who was father of :
. I. MARY HUNGERFORD.
II. ALETHA, m'd Geo. W. Heath. (See.)
III. EMILY HUNGERFORD, m'd Asbury McComas.
IV. CHARLES.
MARCH.
March 1-Vincent Anderson having died, Jas. F. Pitts admin- istered. He married June 13, 1861, Margaret E. Pitts. (See.)
JUDGE LUCAS IMPEACHED.
A committee of the Missouri House of Representatives, con- sisting of Ballard, Clark, and Hubbell, visited the counties com- posing this judicial circuit, and found enough crookedness to impeach Judge Lucas. The criminal costs he had certified cor- rect amounted, the past year, to $22,104. He gave certificates in blank, and the circuit clerks filled them out as they pleased. Platte County's costs exceeded all others in the State, except St. Louis. Articles of impeachment were sent to the Senate, but not adopted. The charges were: 1, Allowing jurors mileage every day; 2, Signing fee-bills in blank; 3. Having indictments found just to create costs.
The delinquent list of Platte County for 1871 was $42,611. G. R. Carnahan removes from Platte City to Kansas City. He was a painter by trade, and built the Sanders MeComas house Four dram-shops in Platte City, and three churches.
1. WESTON KITCHEN.
March 8-Weston Kitchen died. He came from Virginia. and settled on Pleasant Ridge. He married Rhoda Lee. He was a brother of Henry Kitchen. Ch:
1872, MARCH.
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THE KITCHENS.
I. DANIEL KITCHEN, single, living. II. SARAH, living.
III. WESTON KITCHEN (ii).
IV. GEO. KITCHEN, m'd a Burnham. 1 child:
1. George (ii).
V. MARY KITCHEN, m'd Jos. Radick. Ch:
1. Jos. Radick (ii).
2. Sisk Radick, m'd J. J. Felts, a Baptist preacher.
VI. NANCY KITCHEN, dead; m'd Feb. 27, 1859, W. T. Brashear, b. June 20, 1822. Ch:
1. Wm. R. Brashear. Lives on Bee Creek.
II. HENRY KITCHEN.
Henry Kitchen was a brother of Weston. He married Cath- erine Butler. Ch:
I. CHARLES KITCHEN, m'd Jan. 11, 1855, Lou A. Miller (see), b. in Jan., 1837. Ch:
1. Ralph Kitchen, m'd Mary Thatcher.
2. Charles, m'd Jessie Thompson.
3. Jessie Kitchen, m'd M. Cowherd.
III. JAMES B. KITCHEN, m'd April 29, 1862, Josie Gabbert. (See.)
III. SUSAN KITCHEN. m'd Jas. I. Gabbert. (See.)
IV. JULIA KITCHEN, m'd Jan. 18, 1863, Moses Norris, a man of wealth and influence, residing near New Market.
V. NELLIE KITCHEN, m'd Frank Sprague.
VI. MINERVA KITCHEN, m'd Jas. McMinnis.
THE .PLATFORM."
March 15-This paper was on the side of the "Ring." Its nominal editor was F. H. Brooks. In the Landmark of March 7, 1895, we have its history from the pen of Mr. Brooks him- self. He tells us that he was in the employ of a syndicate, composed of G. W. Belt, James N. Burnes, J. S. Brasfield, T. W. Park. and F. M. Tufts, to do such work as the decent papers of the county would not perform. His employers each paid $5 per week, as a bonus, and all he could make from subscribers and advertisers. His stipend was paid weekly at the office of F. M. Tufts, in Platte City. He was instructed to de- fame the opposers of the "Ring." In his last issue of March 15, 1872, he turned the flood-gates of calumny upon Weston, and the night before its appearance he was off to Omaha, by train, without consulting his employers, or letting the public know of his in- tended departure. Under the heading "Hic Jacet." the ignominy and death of Weston was announced.
Henry Meads removes his store from Farley to Platte City. March 18-The county court orders the interest. $2,500. paid on the Green Township Strip bonds-J. E. Merryman agent.
The Legislature takes criminal jurisdiction from the Weston Court of Common Pleas.
March 22-Capt. W. A. Wash and J. W. Hamm are granted a column in the Landmark to advocate temperance.
NEW BRIDGE.
525
1872, MARCH.
March 30-The first railroad train crosses the Missouri on the Leavenworth bridge. The county road is open from Beverly to the bridge.
APRIL.
April 1-Judge Lucas opens circuit court, but immediately adjourns on account of his impeachment. His case is set for May 21st.
Col. J. A. Price is elected mayor of Weston.
April 5-A protracted meeting in the Christian church at Platte City results in 36 additions.
The depot of the Atchison Branch of the C. & S. W. Railway is located a half-mile north of New Market.
The Township Organization law passed.
April 13-William Burt having died, his widow, Mary .\ .. administered. Bond, $600. Their only child was Wm. Burt (ii).
April 18-Inauguration of the Missouri River bridge at Leavenworth. The exercises were held at the west end of the bridge. Anthony. Wilson, and Burnes addressed a concourse of 5,000 people.
Stock sales statedly made at several points in the county.
April 30-The first plat of the town of Tracy filed. It was named for J. W. Tracy, superintendent of the C., R. I. & P. Railway.
MAY. COUNTY FINANCES.
Collections. . $89.076.95
Warrants drawn. . 59,536.04
Surplus $39,540.91
Abstract of Assessor's Book and May Statement.
Lands. $3,484,245.00
Lots.
414,845.00
Horses, 7,241.
321,025.00
Mules, 2,007 . 107,960.00 Cattle, 12,981. 181,355.00
Sheep, 7,760 .. 8,680.00
Hogs, 46,585. .
109.732.00
Other property
834.109.00
Total. . .$5.461,951.00
Levy for 1872, $1.60, against $2.05 for 1871. Taxes assessed for the county, $61,333.
1872, MAY.
526
COUNTY FINANCES.
County Expenditures in Detail.
Stagner's bridge. .
221.00
Jowler Creek bridge.
500.00
Bridge on the road to Liberty. 310.00
Barry bridge. 154.00
Parkville bridge. 200.00
McFarland's bridge ..
200.00
Brush Creek bridge.
100.00
Roads, etc.
3,244.00
Interest on funding bonds.
31,903.00
Interest on School Funds.
1,364.00
Poor-house, etc.
2,969.00
Weston Court of Common Pleas.
1,146.00
W. & A. Railroad bonds.
218.00
P. & G. R. Railroad bonds.
3,558.00
Funding (Norris) .
600.00
Index (Norris) .
592.00
Criminal costs.
1,628.00
Court-house.
357.00
Jail. .
479.00
County Justices.
809.00
Circuit Judge (Lucas).
75.00
Assessor (Hamm). .
444.00
County Clerk (Park).
3,082.00
Sheriff (Belt). .
403.00
Treasurer (Darnall).
1,260.00
County Attorney (Anderson).
478.00
Wood. .
179.00
Superintendent of Schools (Woodson).
490.00
Stationery
781.00
Printing.
901.00
Circuit Clerk
602.00
289.04
Total.
$59,536.00
County Debt.
Funding bonds.
$312,800.00
P. & G. R. Railroad bonds .
19,400.00
Warrants .. 532.72
Due School Funds.
13,636.95
Interest from January 1
10,881.22
$357,250.89
Platte County Agricultural and Mechanical Association. Collections
$5,063.30
Expended. 5.377.70
Short .
$314.40
1872, MAY.
527
SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.
Platte City Finances.
Collected .
$1,817.72
Paid out 1,383.74
Surplus .. $433.98
May 1-Lot-owners are required to pave in front of their property, in all the principal streets of Platte City.
"Dolly Vardens" are the fad.
The African M. E. Church are erecting a house on Atchison Hill, south of Platte City.
PLATTE CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
W.A. Wash resigns as superintendent of the M. and P. Church at Platte City, and John R. Swain takes his place. W. C. Wells is superintendent of the Christian Sunday-school, and W. V. Słone starts the Baptist Sunday-school.
Paul Nolly is running a daily hack between Weston and Platte City.
May 9-Ascension Day ; the Knights went to Leavenworth.
Platte City, by a vote, authorized the trustees to fund the town debt.
JUNE.
June 3-A Democratic meeting at the court-house. The "Ring" marshaled its strength. Free hacks were sent out, and free whisky went in. R. P. C. Wilson was nominated for gov- ernor, and Thomas Mccarthy for State senator. The Democrat called the meeting a "drunken mob." After adjournment, a drunken man fell from the second floor of the court-house, down on the stone pavement, but he was too drunk to be hurt.
June 7-Judge Isaac Wood died near Smithville. He was a brother of Dr. Joseph Wood, the distinguished surgeon, of Kansas City; of Col. R. P. Wood, of Parkville; of Judge W. T. Wood, of Lexington, Mo .; and of Judge Lewis J. Wood, of Smithville. Platte County claims this illustrious family as her own pioneers.
Woodson & Wells and T. H. Colman have built brick houses in Block 30. Plate City, on Main Street.
June 14-Commencement at Daughters' College. Gradu- ates: Minnie Redman, Lou Hulett, and Ella Neville.
Platte is placed in the 8th Congressional District, with Jack- son, Clay, and Bates.
June 27-The Lucas impeachment trial opened before the Senate, with large numbers of the "Ring" men from Platte in attendance. On the 27th the charges were dismissed.
Mrs. Ellinger takes St. George Hotel, in Weston.
RAILROAD.
528
1872, JULY.
JULY.
July 1-Platte County Medical Society met at Platte City.
July 2-Con. Shehan, at night, fell off the Market Street bridge, in Weston, and was killed. His wife sued the city, and the case was compromised.
THE IOWA RAILROAD.
An election is held in Marshall and Green Townships to de- cide whether to take $60,000, and to issue bonds for that purpose. Two-thirds of the votes cast favored the subscription.
The Landmark's supplement contains 3,000 tracts for sale for delinquent taxes.
July 5-Joel M. Owens having died, W. G. Graves admin- istered. His widow is Serena Owens, and their children: Eliz- abeth Owens and James G. Owens.
July 8-Horace Greeley and B. Gratz Brown nominated, at Baltimore, for President and Vice-President.
July 9-County Sunday-school Convention at Platte City two days; Rev. W. H. Thomas moderator. The exercises were inter- esting and instructive. They adjourned to meet at Camden Point November 23d and 24th.
The Landmark takes the part of Judge Lucas, and the Democrat denounces him. County printing is discussed in ill temper.
July 18-Leavenworth Sunday-schools have a picnic at the fair grounds. Their diversions were sadly marred by the drown- ing in Platte River of one of the boys, named Charles Byrd. The water was about 15 feet deep; but James F. Pitt dived down, dis- covered the body, and brought it up.
July 26-The first number of the Missouri Commercial issued by H. Howard & Co., Democratic and "Ring."
AUGUST.
Aug. 1-Temperance picnic at latan, addressed by Beller, Car- son, Cook, and Crawford.
Aug. 5-John Reed shot John Ecton at Smithville. Ecton died August 9th, and Reed was tried for murder in Platte April 9- 12, and found not guilty.
Aug. 7-Speaking at the court-house by D. C. Allen, A. Comingo, B. J. Franklin, H. B. Branch, J. M. McMichael, J. E. Pitt, S. A. Gilbert, R. P. C. Wilson.
A bitter controversey is progressing in the papers, between Geo. C. Bingham and R. P. C. Wilson, candidate for nomination for governor.
C. C. Redman removes to California.
BONDS.
529
1872, AUG.
IOWA RAILROAD BONDS.
Aug. 16-The county court decides to issue the $60,000 bonds voted by Weston and Green Townships, but an appeal is taken, and it is decided otherwise.
A splendid crop of corn.
JAMES II. HULL.
Aug. 17-James H. Hull died. He was born in Mason County, Ky .. June 15, 1813; married, first, February 27, 1838, Clarinda Chandler. She died July 8. 1851, and he married, second, Novem- ber 28, 1852, Emily J. Wilson, daughter of Azariah. He came to Platte in 1844. He was a farmer and mechanic. Children by first wife:
I. SAMUEL A. HULL, i'd Priscilla Gabbert. (See.)
II. WALTER S. HULL, b. in Mason Co., Ky .; m'd Dec. 27, 1867, Susan A. Lowe, dr. of Shelton J. (See.) Ch:
1. Emma D. Hull, m'd Sept. 15, 1886, Frank M. Dean.
2. Jas. W. Hull. 3. Clarinda J. 4. Walter S. (ii).
5. Mary A. 6. Albert C. Hull. 7. Shelton .J. 8. Lee C. Hull.
James H. Hull had by his second wife:
III. CHARLES V. HULL, m'd June 19, 1882, Katie Baughman. Children :
1. Grace Hull. 2. Mary J. 3. Bessie. 4. Cleo. 5. Charles.
IV. EMMA A. HULL.
V. JAMES H. HULL, b. Oct. 20, 1863.
VI. EGBERT R. HULL, m'd Jan. 3, 1889, Elma E. Bywaters, dr. of R. W. (See.) Egbert and Edgar are twins.
VI. EDGAR W. HULL, m'd Elmira Layton. (See.)
WILLIAM FOLEY.
Aug. 20-William Foley having died, his widow, Mary Ann, . administered. Bond, $4,000. He lived in Marshall Township. Children :
I. ALLEN FOLEY.
II. A DAUGHTER, i'd a Berry, and died, leaving 4 children.
III. THOMASW. IV. ROBERT.
V. MARY L. FOLEY, m'd Dec. 2. 1869, Jos. P. Gore.
VI. LUCY E.
HUGH SWANEY.
Aug. 26-Hugh Swaney died. His son, Oliver, administered. Bond, $10,000. He came in 1842 from Wayne County, Ind., with considerable money, which he invested in negroes and land five miles east of Platte City. He was an active and outspoken Pro- slavery man, in and before the war. He made Masonry his re- ligion. and was regarded as an excellent citizen. His parents
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THE SWANEYS.
530
1872, AUG.
were James Swaney and Rebecca Worrel, of Ohio. Rebecca came west with her children and died here April 7, 1854, aged 67. Mr. Hugh Swaney married in Indiana, January 25, 1830, Ella M. Scott, born July 23, 1807, and died July 29, 1889. Ch:
I. MARY JANE SWANEY, dead; m'd Aug. 24, 1848, Perry H. Collins. (See.)
II. OLIVER HAMILTON SWANEY, b. Sept. 5, 1832, in Wayne Co., Ind .; came in June, 1842, to Platte, with his parents; m'd Dec. 25, 1866, Ann Walker, b. in 1844, dr. of Robert Walker and Charlotte Reeves, of Ray County. Mr. Swaney is an enterprising farmer, living on part of the Swaney homestead, five miles east of Platte City. In 1860 he labored in the mines of Pike's Peak; in 1861 was with Gen. Price at Lexington and in southwest Missouri; subsequent- ly he visited northern Brazil, and returned home to live a contented life on his productive farm. Ch:
1. Hazzard P. Swaney, b. in Oct., 1868.
2. John T. Swaney (ii). 3. Mary Ellen. 4. Lewis M.
5. Oliver H. Swaney (ii). 6. Addison G.
III. JOHN T. SWANEY (i), m'd Lucy A. Williams. (See.)
IV. ALBERT G. SWANEY, m'd Oct. 13, 1861, Nannie Lutes. Live in Clay.
V. ALMIRA SWANEY, d. Feb. 10, 1895; m'd W. D. Winn, of Clinton.
VI. LOUISA SWANEY, m'd Feb. 17, 1872, Ed. D. Ballard. They live in Madison Co., Ky.
THE SWANEY FAMILY.
James Swaney (i) and Rebecca Worrel were the parents. Children :
I. HUGH (above). II. JOHN SWANEY (i). (See.)
III. POLLY, m'd Garner Runyon.
IV. JAMES SWANEY. (See.)
. V. NANCY SWANEY, m'd Arnold Chance. (See.)
Aug. 29-Barbecue at Flannery's pasture, three miles east of Platte City.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 4-Dr. A. S. Tebbs buys Dr. Johnson's interest in the drug store of Jenkins & Co., Platte City.
Distillers John Cain, F. M. McCormick, H. T. Callahan, and John A. Sydener advertise that they will give one gallon of brandy for eight bushels of fruit.
Capt. W. A. Wash becomes soliciting agent for the Kansas City Orphans' Home.
Sept. 7-The fair is a success. Dr. Samuel Rixey is chosen president, and G. H. Hatton secretary. Receipts, $3,622. which pays all expenses, and leaves a balance of $300.
W. LAMAR.
531
1872, SEPT.
Sept. 17-Thos. McCarthy and W. H. Woodson, candidates for senator, speak at Weston. Public speaking, consecutive days, at public points, throughout the month.
Township organization is agitated. The "Soreheads" favor it, because it will reduce the power of the county court.
James Adkins, in the Democrat, objects to the collector's bond given by G. W. Belt, for $200,000, and charges that it is not worth $25,000. Belt gives another.
Elder T. P. Haley goes to California. After sojourning there, he settles in Kansas City.
Sept. 21-Thomas Griffith having died. G. L. Griffith admin- istered. Bond, $1,500.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1-A son of Maj. G. W. Hood killed by railroad cars at East Leavenworth.
WILLIAM LAMAR.
Oct. 2-William Lamar dying, John H. Hall administers. Bond, $18,000. He was over 70. He was a farmer near New Market. Ch:
I. JAMES C. LAMAR. II. THOMAS. III. NAPOLEON B. IV. JOSEPH.
V. ELIZA LAMAR, dead; i'd 1st, Walter Brady, dead. Ch: 1. Joseph. 2. Georgia A. 3. Lizzie Brady.
Eliza m'd 2d, John Whisman, b. in 1815; d. Dec. 14, 1878. Children :
4. Alberta. 5. Sherman. 6. Blanche Whisman.
VI. CHARLES H. LAMAR, m'd a Hawn.
VII. MARTHA J., m'd Nov. 28, 1857, Wilford R. Hall.
VIII. LOUIS L. LAMAR.
IX. HENRIETTA, m'd Feb. 13, 1866, John H. Hall.
X. DIANA LAMAR, m'd Feb. 27, 1873, Wmn. L. Pence.
XI. FERDINAND LAMAR, m'd Oct. 15, 1877, Lou Beck. He died by his own hand April 15, 1885.
Oct. 5-Democratic primary. Among the nominees were: John Winston for representative, E. McD. Coffey for sheriff, S. C. Woodson for prosecuting attorney, R. L. Waller for collector, J. R. Burckhartt for county justice, W. P. Chiles for probate judge.
The Fusion ticket was: Thos. Quinn for representative, W. A. White for sheriff, F. M. McDonald for probate judge. R. T. Darnall for treasurer.
Oct. 9-Miss Lizzie Georgen, of Weston, committed suicide at her father's grave, by drinking laudanum.
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ORGANIZATION.
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1872, OCT.
TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION.
Oct. 10-On petition, the county court orders that, at the November election, the question for and against township or- ganization be submitted to the people.
MAJOR LEVI HINKLE.
Oct. 12-Maj. Levi Hinkle died at his home, north of Park- ville. W. C. White administered. Bond, $12,000. Maj. Hinkle entered the army as a common soldier. After his discharge, he was appointed foragemaster at Fort Leavenworth, and dealt extensively with our people. He purchased a large farm near Barry, resigned his office, and engaged in farming. He was a far- seeing and successful trader, a public-spirited citizen, and a zeal- ous Presbyerian. He was an ardent Union man during the war, and for a time was provost-marshal. He was born in 1823; mar- ried Margaret Campbell, daughter of William, of Clay. Ch:
I. MARY HINKLE, a handsome and spirited lady, m'd June 29, 1865, Thomas Richardson, a merchant of Leavenworth. Children :
1. Charles. 2. Margaret.
II. PHILIP HINKLE, went to Chicago.
III. WILLIAM HINKLE, married Ollie Waldo.
IV. CHARLES HINKLE, m'd Mary Henry, dr. of Thomas. None of the Hinkle family reside now in Platte.
Oct. 15-Grand jury for October term, 1872: 1, W. J. Bemis; 2, John A. Beery; 3. W. P. Brightwell; 4, James Boydston; 5, Richard Bywaters; 6, W. G. Cox; 7, T. W. Davis; 8, W. K. Faulconer; 9, Joseph Irvine; 10, E. J. Miller; 11, John Moore; 12. R. W. Parrish; 13, Robert J. Robertson; 14, Joseph Sexton; 15, J. W. Steele; 16. W. J. Summers; 17, Joseph Todd; 18, James Wallace. It was charged at the time that there was not a "Sore- head" on the panel.
WILLIAM H. ARNOLD.
William H. Arnold having died, Richard Babcock adminis- tered. Bond, $1,200. He was a genial, intelligent, and energetic farmer and trader. He married October 19, 1865, Mrs. Sallie A. Babcock. née Heath, widow of Isaac W. Babcock (see), and daugh- ter of James Heath. She was a lovely, spirited, and charming woman, and is yet handsome. Ch:
I. SARAH W. ARNOLD, m'd Oct. 4, 1869. Samuel Z. Babcock. Children :
1. William.
II. MARY ELIZABETH, m'd Thos. Porter. (See.) ITI. W. H. ARNOLD (D). IN. REBECCA. V. CHAS. C.
ELECTION.
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1872, NOV.
NOVEMBER.
ELECTION.
Vor. 1-Two constitutional amendments carried.
The Bourbon vote of the county was 264.
Presidential Vote of State-Greeley, 151,434; Grant, 119,196. Vote of United States-Grant, 3,597,070; Greeley, 2,834,079; Black, 5,608.
Governor -- Silas H. Woodson, 2,432; J. B. Henderson, 943.
Congressman-A. Comingo, 2,441; S. S. Twitchell, 921.
Senator-T. Mccarthy, 2,198; W. H. Woodson, 824.
Representative-J. H. Winston, 2,527; Thos. Quinn. 739.
Sheriff-E. M.D. Coffey, 2,156; W. A. White, 1,186. Collector-R. L. Waller, 2,668.
Treasurer-R. T. Darnall, 1,664; S. P. Remington, 1,626.
County Justice-W. E. Cunningham, 1,913; J. R. Burckhartt, 685.
Probate Judge-W. P. Chiles, 2,218; F. M. MeDonald, 981. Assessor-Jos. P. St. John, 2,711.
Surveyor-W. V. Slone, 3,176.
Superintendent of Schools-JJ. C. Sutherland. 2,318; Robert Miller, 989.
Public Administrator-W. F. Yocom, 1,591.
Prosecuting Attorney-S. C. Woodson, 2,408.
Coroner-W. E. Oliver, 2,494.
For township organization, 2,833; against, 697.
Vor. 7-The county court divided the county into 13 town- ships, as follows: 1. Camden Point; 2, Fair; 3, Gates; 4, Lec; 5, Magee; 6, May; 7, New Market; 8, Parkville; 9. Waldron; 10. Ridgely ; 11, Salem ; 12, Miller ; 13, Weston.
Vor. 9-The great fire in Boston.
Moot legislature at Quinn's school-house.
Dramatic Club at Platte City, J. F. Pitt president.
EDWARD JOHNSON.
Edward Johnson, of Green Township, died, aged 57. His son, James L. Johnson, administered. Bond, $3,000. His widow was Elizabeth. Ch:
1. JAMES L. JOHNSON, m'd April 23, 1874, Lydia Williams, dr. of W. W. (Bud).
II. SAMUEL. HI. MARY JANE, m'da Willet.
IV. JOHN JOHNSON. V. EDWARD (ii).
Voc. 2-Henry Tolson assassinated near Barry.
JOHN DURKES.
Vor. 4-John Durkes having died, Adam Durkes adminis- tered. Bond, $1,200. He was a native of Germany, and there mar- ried Elizabeth Gall, who died in Weston in 1876. They came by
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HENRY HYMER.
way of New Orleans in 1843. Mr. J. Durkes died March 17, 1872. Children :
I. JOHN ADAM DURKES, b. June 10, 1837, in Germany. His father being a gardener and vine-dresser, the son gave his attention, from youth, to horticulture. His orchards and nurseries are the best in the county and have brought him wealth. He m'd Dec. 20, 1866, Grace Wilkinson. Their children :
1. John E. 2. June E. Durkes. 3. Mary G.
4. Maud I. 6. William A. 7. A babe.
II. ELIZABETH DURKES, m'd in 1852, Capt. Chas. Guenther, son of John Guenther and of Catherine Wetzel. He was b. in Germany Dec. 8, 1829, came to Weston, and has held sev- eral positions in the United States service. He raised a company of militia during the war, and afterwards went into the 16th Kansas Cavalry. Ch:
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