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April 20-Simeon H. Bryant at New Market shoots and kills William Grundon. He is convicted of murder and sent to the penitentiary for ten years.
"Richelieu" is performed by the Platte City Dramatic Club.
1887, APRIL.
855
P. P. ROBERTSON.
PHILEMON P. ROBERTSON
April 21-Philemon P. Robertson died in Marshall Town- ship. He possessed intelligence and influence. He married Lydia G. Wilson, who died January 27, 1897. They came, in 1848. from Shelby County, Ky. Ch:
I. GEORGE ROBERTSON, came to Platte City when a youth. wrote in the clerk's offices, was admitted to the bar, cast his lot with the South, was frightfully wounded. He mar- ried in Mississippi, and has there reared a family. He has entered the Baptist ministry. He lives at Utica, Miss.
II. THOS. ROBERTSON, d., single, Nov. 7, 1880, aged 42.
III. MATILDA J. ROBERTSON, i'd Sept. 4, 1886, Wm. C. Mc Farland; 2 children.
IV. WALTER ROBERTSON, m'd a Pixley. They live in Clinton.
V. LYDIA A. ROBERTSON, dead; m'd Luther W. Overbeck. (See.)
VI. EMMA W. ROBERTSON, I'd March 11, 1880, S. A. Scarce. b. March 25, 1845; son of Fleming. Ch: 1. Jesse.
VII. JOHN ROBERTSON, b. June 22, 1852; d. May 29, 1882; m'd Canie Hart. Ch:
1. Chas. C. 2. Mattie B. 3. Era A.
4. Paul P. Robertson.
VIII. JOSEPH ROBERTSON, lives in Texas.
IX. FRANK ROBERTSON, i'd Pauline A. Nelson, dr. of Nel- . son P.
X. ELLA E. ROBERTSON.
ELKANAH RISK having died, Samuel Risk administers. Bond. $1,000. He married Deborah Sewell, and was a farmer of Marshall Township. His widow lives. Ch: 1. Samuel Risk. (See.)
MAY. COUNTY FINANCES.
Assessment-Land, $3.189.062; personalty. $1.508,392; rail- road, $841,415; making $5,538,869.
Levy-State, 40 cents; county, $1.10. Taxes levied, $64,176.59.
Indebtedness.
Bonds outstanding last year, $246,000; outstanding now, $233.800; paid off. $12,200.
Revenue collected the past year, $61.164.35; balance last year in treasury, $6,173.48; making receipts, $67.337.83; from which take expenditures, $62.124.90. and $5.212.93 is left in the treasury.
1887, MAY.
856
COUNTY FINANCES.
Expenditures in Detail.
Paupers, $4,660.16; roads and bridges, $18,124.08; salaries, $5,254.58; juries, $646.47; contingencies, $1,569.30, making ordi- nary expenses, $30,254.59; add bonds paid, $12,200, and interest, $19,670.31, and we have a total expenditure of $62,124.90.
School Moneys Apportioned-State moneys, $5,203.20; county school fund interest, $692.41; township fund, $1,774.92; making $7.670.53; from taxation, about $22,000.
May 14-Bank Deposits-Bank of Platte City, $59,245.04; Edgerton Bank, $41,041.56; Exchange Bank of Platte City, $80.174.00.
May 19-T. F. Warner and his son, G. A. Warner, remove to Kansas City.
Since the boom commenced it is said the sales of land in Clay aggregate $2,837.046.
Ascension Day observed by the Knights of Belt Com- mandery. Rev. T. B. Barry, of Fort Leavenworth, was orator, and N. B. Anderson was chosen E. C.
May 26-VALENTINE BERNARD died in Platte. near Smithville. He was born in Virginia November 20, 1795, came to Kentucky in 1810, removed to Tennessee, thence, in 1838, to Illi- mois, and finally to Platte in 1867. In 1816 he married Mary Mc- Millan. She died in 1822, and he married, March 9, 1824, Martha Yates. Some apocryphal stories are told of a visit he made to this county in 1819, and his residence several years at Rialto, trading with Indians. (See Gatewood's "History of Platte," page 540). His last wife was born in North Carolina. June 2, 1799, and died in Platte January 20, 1891. Ch: 1, James M. Bernard. b. May 22. 1828, came to Clay in 1866, and lives in Platte; 2, William, lives at Smithville; 3, Jesse P. Bernard, 4, Robert H., lives in Platte; 5, Mrs. Harriet Sullivan, lives in Platte; 6, Mary Collier; 7. Jos. A. Bernard, dead; i'd Sarah E. McDonald, living; 1 child, Maurice E.
May 29-ELDER JOHN H. DUNCAN died at Ft. Scott. He was born August 20, 1849, educated at Prof. Gaylord's School, and ordained as a minister of the Christian Church. He married April 26, 1877, Maggie Young. He was an active and zealous Christian worker, and much beloved for his Christian charity. He preached one year in Platte City. Memorial services were held here in his honor.
JUNE.
COMMENCEMENT.
Graduates at Daughters' College: Jennie Keenan, Pitt Wil- kerson, Clara Zarn.
ELLIS FAMILY.
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Graduates at the Orphan School: Montee Burney, Bettie Orr. Frances Ritchie, Grace Zimmermann.
Graduates at Park College: Anna F. Hubbard. Robert Ir. win, Chas. A. Leonard, Dora B. Martin, John B. MeCuish, Jas. T. McLean, F. D. McRae, Alex. N. O'Brien, Maggie Stoner, Leigh R. Smith, W. P. Thomas, Chas. F. Winchell.
Pobasco Thomas returns to Indiana.
Emory W. Justus issues a small pamphlet of poems.
Seven inmates of Lunatic Asylum No. 2, at St. Joseph, sent from Platte County, are, by order of our county court, brought to our poor-house. The act is generally condemned, and the patients are returned.
June 5-A fine rain after a drouth.
JOSEPHINE ELLIS.
June 6-Josephine Ellis, wife of Dr. Ellis, died near Wal- dron. Her maiden name was Broadus. She was born in Madison County, Ky .. in 1815. The family came west, and settled in Montgomery County, Mo., where, August 20, 1834, she married Dr. Ellis.
THE ELLIS FAMILY.
Benjamin Ellis married in North Carolina, Sarah Cope- land, and removed to Smith County, Tenn .. where their son, Dr. Ellis, was born, May 4, 1810. In 1813 the family came to Mont- gomery County. Mo. They were one of the six first families to settle in that vicinity. Benjamin Ellis, the father, removed to Texas County, Mo., where he died in 1848, aged 97. After his marriage. Dr. Ellis spent two years in Lafayette County, Mo .. and in the spring of 1837 came on to Platte, settling near Waldron. He has a large farm, and is an enthusiastic fruit-grower. His orchard consists of 2,000 apple-trees, besides other fruits. He is a man of public spirit, genial and merry, and is a zealous Meth- odist. November 28, 1893, he married Lavinia Trazelle, from whom he parted. Children of first wife:
I. SUSANNA ELLIS, m'd S. C. Morrow. (See.)
II. SALLIE ANN ELLIS, i'd Perry C. Cavener.
III. SOPHIA ELLIS, i'd Dec. 26, 1861 .. Jackson Brink.
IV. JOSEPHINE ELLIS, m'd D. A. McKinzie.
V. ROBERT, went to De Kalb County.
VI. BENJ. F. ELLIS, m'd JJan. 8, 1861, Susan E. Moore, dr. of Wm. Ch:
1. John Ellis. 2. Mary. 3. George.
VII. WILLIAM, lives in Wyandotte.
VIII. JOHN W. ELLIS.
IN. MARY J. ELLIS. m'd Jas. M. Waldron. (See.)
June 8-E. E. Pumphrey is appointed principal of the Platte City Public School.
PROF. TODD.
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1887, JUNE.
June 9-The corner-stone of the Mckay building of Park College is laid.
June 19-The Local Option law goes into effect, and about half the counties of the State adopt it. There is much excitement in Platte, but the Temperance party are afraid of defeat, and no vote is taken.
JULY. PROF. HUGH B. TODD
July 8-Prof. Hugh B. Todd died at Franklin, Tenn. He was born in Virginia, June 3, 1809. His wife, Eliza, was born May 15, 1813, and died July 20, 1860. Prof. Todd was born to command, and teaching was his heritage. After teaching successfully in Mount Sterling, Ky., he was appointed, in 1850, the first princi- pal of the Camden Point Female Academy. Here he was suc- cessful. but divisions and animosities made his position unpleas- ant, and in 1857 he built up and opened with great eclat Platte City Female Academy. But the war and the death of his faithful wife caused him to give up his place and return to Kentucky. He paid us a visit August 1, 1866. He afterwards taught several schools with success in Kentucky anl Tennessee. He married again and a son was born. Prof. Todd was tall, and suave in his address. His voice was always kind, his words pleasant, and his hand generous. He respected the happiness of others, and would give his last dollar to the first call of charity. Hence he was always in pecuniary straits. He was devoted to his scholars, and labored for their advancement. Five hundred noble and accom- plished matrons whom he educated, favored, and encouraged will rise up to-day and call him blessed. His failing was that his debts were not promptly paid. But there is perhaps not a man in the county that can bring him in debt, if settlement were made on moral and æsthetic principles. Children by first wife:
I. MOLLIE TODD, m'd W. K. Faulconer. (See.)
II. LAURA TODD, i'd Lieut. Lipscomb. of Tennessee. III. RUFUS H. TODD.
IV. FRANK TODD, i'd Dec. 6. 1876, Dora H. Owens. He is agent at St. Joseph for the Standard Oil Co.
July 20-J. P. Tucker buys John Gharkey's half of the Park- ville Independent, and becomes sole owner and editor.
July 26-The Cumberland Presbyterian church at Linkville dedicated.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1-Local option is the theme of discussion. The Argus, Gustin editor, speaks boldly for it. The Landmark. Valliant, is down on local option, but doesn't favor license. The Chronicle slyly opposes it, and the Independent slyly favors it.
WV. A. BANISTER.
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The spring was favorable, and wheat, oats, and hay were good, but drouth in July cut short the corn crop. Watermelons are fine.
Aug. S-MRS. LENA BANISTER died at Tracy. She was the young and lovely wife of Prof. W. A. Banister, and daughter of J. W. Magee. She was born April 1, 1867.
WILLIAM A. BANISTER
Is a son of Nathaniel Banister, born January 17, 1830, and Louisa Craig, born July 11, 1830, daughter of John Craig, all of Ken- tucky. The family removed from Nicholas County, Ky., to Ray County, Mo. Wm. A. Banister graduated at Richmond College, June 8, 1876. The father died, and the widow and children re- moved to Tracy in 1880. Here Wm. A. married, November 28, 1886. Lena Magee, born April 1, 1867; died, childless, August 5, 1887. He served a term as superintendent of city schools for Platte, and, in Cleveland's first administration, was United States ex- aminer of surveys. He has taught in Daughters' College, Platte City Public School, and has had charge of several academies at different times. He is regarded as a superior teacher, and, in some departments, as a genius. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar, but prefers the school-room. The family are mostly in Ray, but Ida, born March 29, 1861, is now teaching in Kansas; and Scota, born October 14, 1876, married February 22. 1894. Joseph A. Clements, and they live in Tracy.
Aug. 8-GENERAL A. W. DONIPHAN died at Richmond. Mo., and is buried at Liberty. We have already noticed him (see), and will now only add his epitaph:
"Colonel commanding the United States troops at the battles of Sacramento and Brazito, in the Mexican War. A member of the Peace Congress of 1861, from Missouri. A lawyer for over fifty years, and a life without reproach."
"General Alexander W. Doniphan, born in Mason County, Ky., July 19, 1808; died at Richmond, Mo., August 8, 1887. An orator, jurist, statesman, soldier, and Christian."
Aug. 10-Joseph E. Sexton's house burned. Loss $1.000, fully insured.
Aug. 20-Good rains, and much needed.
MRS. MARTHA SHANKLIN died near Linkville. She was born in South Carolina in 1795, and removed to Kentucky, where she married W. G. Shanklin. They removed to Morgan County, Mo .. and thence came to Platte in 1847. Mr. Shanklin was a good, quiet, and stay-at-home farmer. Ch: 1. Mary E. Shanklin. m'd Thos. P. Hardesty (see); 2, Nancy F. Shanklin; 3. Robert Shanklin. b. Nov. 30. 1838.
Pack & MeRuer open a store in Platte City.
1887, AUG.
860
NIC SHAFER.
Aug. 31-Bank Deposits-Bank of Edgerton, $54,870.85; Exchange Bank of Platte City, $75,359.89.
The fair; bad weather.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1-Mrs. Alice Jenkins, widow of Thomas E., removes to Kansas City and opens a boarding-house.
H. C. Radell is running the Platte City Water Mills.
Wheat averages 15 bushels per acre.
The Missouri River bridge at Ft. Leavenworth is undergoing repairs of the damage of the late fire.
Sept. 2-Tournament at the fair grounds. Prof. C. Cow- herd is proclaimed the successful champion, and Miss Lou Tatman is chosen queen.
Sam Jones in Plattsburg.
Sept. 16-Presbytery of Upper Missouri meets at Platte City. It embraces 16 churches, with 1,636 members; contribu- tions, $52,000.
There are three saloons in Platte City.
The Landmark bristles with anti-prohibition articles. Beller and Paxton sustain local option. Petitions asking the Legis- lature to submit a prohibitive amendment of the State Constitu- tion are numerously signed.
NICHOLAS SHAFER.
Nicholas Shafer died near Ridgely. He was a son of John Shafer, and was born in Rockingham County, Va., Feb. 4, 1814. He removed to Ohio in 1835, and there he married, in 1836, Eliza- beth A. Beery, daughter of Nicholas. They removed to Indiana in 1838. and in 1842 made their home near Ridgely. He was an agreeable old gentleman, and genial, generous, and hospitable. Children :
I. MARY SHAFER, m'd Albert Conner. They live in Vernon County, Mo. Ch:
1. William Conner. 2. Lissie. 3. Nicholas. 4. Lou.
5. Waller. 6. Alice.
H. KATE SHAFER. m'd John Aker. He d. in 1885. Ch:
1. Jacob. 2. Albert Aker. . 3. John. 4. Jasper.
5. Bettie. Live in Clay.
ITI. DAVID E. SHAFER, b. Feb. 28. 1847; m'd March 22, 1866. Melissa E. Hurst, dr. of Rev. Thos. Hurst, b. March 23, 1842. Ch:
1. Era Shafer. 2. Frank. 3. Thomas.
IV. DR. BRAM SHAFER. b. in 1849. After an academic edu- cation he attended the St. Louis Medical School and gradu- ated in 1876. He practiced at Arnold's Station, in Clay. and came to Edgerton in 1882, forming a partnership with
THE SHAFERS.
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1887, SEPT.
his brother William; both have been highly honored and generally trusted. He m'd Nov. 18, 1886, Mollie Belle Mitchell. Ch:
1. Lee .1. 2. Mitchell.
V. DR. WILLIAM SHAFER, b. in 1852. He attended the Mis. . souri Medical College at St. Louis, graduated in 1876, and has since been practicing with his brother Abram; m'd Myrtle Douthat. Ch:
1. Ella. 2. Jane Shafer. 3. Allen. 4. A babe.
VI. GEO. C. SHAFER, b. Dec. 17. 1854; m'd March 8, 1878, Lilian M. Duncan, dr. of J. W .; no children.
VII. BETTIE C. SHAFER, d. April 20, 1886; m'd Jan. 25, 1882, Richard W. Yates. Ch:
1. Junius P. 2. Lona Yates.
Mr. R. W. Yates married, second, March 7, 1892, Lizzie A. Webber.
THE SHAFER FAMILY.
George Shafer was ancestor. His sons:
I. ABRAM SHAFER (i), died unmarried.
II. NICHOLAS (above).
III. JOSEPH SHAFER. m'd Sarah Commit. Ch:
1. Abe Shafer, m'd a Bird. 2. Ann, m'd Gabriel Hughes.
3. John. 4. Jacob Shafer. Others in Virginia.
THE YATES FAMILY.
William Yates, of Bourbon County, Ky., had a son Wil- liam, who was father of the Platte County family. He married Sarah Laffoon. Children :
I. RICHARD W. YATES (above).
II. MOLLIE B. YATES, m'd Jan. 27, 1886, Syl. B. Waller. (See.) III. ALICE D. YATES, m'd May 5, 1885, C. F. Chrisman (2d wife), b. in Union Co., Ind., May 13, 1830, son of John Chrisman and Elizabeth Withers. He first married in April, 1852, Hannah Crouch, b. Nov. 29, 1829; d. June 30, 1884. After serving in the Mexican War. he settled in 1856 at Ridgely, and engaged in selling goods. When the Civil War broke out. he volunteered in the State Guard, organ- ized under Governor Jackson's call, and was elected cap- tain of Co. G. 5th Mo. After his return, he continued his store at Ridgely, and became postmaster. In 1886 he was nominated by the Democrats, and elected to the Leg. islature, and two years later reelected. He made a good member and stands high in the esteem of his fellow citi- zens. Modest and urbane in his manners, his words and deportment inspire admiration and confidence. He is now a merchant at Edgerton. Children by his first wife:
1. Horace Chrisman, b. in 1854; m'd Mary J. Cochran.
2. Charles F. Chrisman (ii), b. in Aug., 1861; m'd Hen- rietta Snell, dr. of Robert. (See.) She died child-
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CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE
less, and he m'd 2d, Sept. 23, 1882, Susie Frances Spencer, dr. of Thomas; 5 children.
3. John Chrisman, b. in March, 1866; d. Sept. 28, 1889; m'd May 19, 1883, Ida Smith, dr. of Wm. Ch: ["] Nannie.
Children of C. F. Chrisman by his second wife:
4. Ines. 5. Ray Chrisman.
IV. CORA L. YATES, i'd Nov. 26, 1888, John W. Griffith.
V. MYRTLE M. YATES, I'd Feb. 25, 1885, Burk McComas (ii). VI. CAPPIE C. YATES. VIL. JACOB. VIII. BEULAH. IX. PLATTE. X. CLAY. XI. GERTIE. XII. WILLIAM YATES.
Sept. 17-A grand picnic at Artesian Springs.
The town of Dye started by J. A. Gillinger's store being re- moved there from Iatan. A post-office is started at Dye.
Sept. 23 .- The Tracy Dramatic Club perform at the Platte City Opera House.
Sept. 26-A Chautauqua Circle formed at Platte City, and for two years was a great source of interest to a party of youths and maidens, but only the three daughters of W. M. Paxton per- severed and received diplomas.
Sept. 30-Mrs. Sallie Colman's house on Lot 6, Block 30, in Platte City burned. Insured. It was occupied by W. E. Burruss.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 5-Local option meeting at Platte City. J. W. Cumber- ford chairman. The following were enthusiastic for prohibition : 1. G. Beller, Bent. Gabbert, J. A. Gustin, Rev. F. M. Kirby, John T. Owens. W. M. Paxton, Rev. John Sliger, J. J. Sturgiss, W. C. Wells. E. O. Waller, J. W. Wilhoit. The meeting adjourned without action to November 7.
President Cleveland at Kansas City.
Oct. 9-Clay County adopts local option by a majority of 894 votes.
Oct. 15-Clinton County votes for local option by a large majority.
Oct. 222-SIDNEY ESKRIDGE died four miles southeast of Platte City; born in Westmoreland County, Va .. in 1799; mar- ried December 26. 1859, Elvira Sprague. Children: 1, John Eskridge iseer; 2. James: 3. Elizabeth, m'd David Jones, son of Lewis: 1 child. James T. Jones; 3. Mary L. Eskridge, m'd Feb. 10. 1870. Jas. Adams: 4. Thos. K. Eskridge. b. in Fauquier Co .. Va .. Sept. 10, 1847; d. in March, 1889; came to Platte in 1856; mi'd Nov. 9. 1876. Lonisa Bane.
Ort. 27-Benton Gabbert advocates prohibition in the
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CONVENTION.
Oct. 29 -- A County Sunday-school Convention met at Platte City, and reorganized the county, electing Dr. E. MeD. Coffey president. Dr. J. A. Baldwin secretary, and Miss Anna Paxton treasurer.
Judge E. H. Norton is strongly urged to run as the Demo- cratic candidate for governor, but declines.
NOVEMBER.
Nor. - Elder J. W. Tate drowned near Tourist City, Colo.
Vor. 7-The local option county meeting reconvened at the court-house. B. Gabbert chairman. Deferred action until the Supreme Court of the State, in a case before it, decides on the constitutionality of the Local Option law. The court sustained the law, but in the mean time the temperance enthusiasm abated.
The enforcement of the prohibitive law of Kansas drives to Missouri their thugs and outlaws, who ask us for license at Wes- ton and East Leavenworth, where they can, under our protec- tion, carry on their traffic; and our county court gives them the ægis of licenses.
Vor. 10-Rev. J. S. Smith, the newly appointed Methodist preacher for Platte City, arrives, and the people "donate" him.
Vor. 14-MRS. MARY E. MILLER, wife of Elliott J. Miller. dies at her home near Settle. She was a daughter of Jesse F. H. Miller, and born in Rappahannock County, Va., September 25. 1833; married in Virginia July 22, 1852, E. J. Miller, born in Rap- pahannock County, Va., May 15, 1829. He is a son of John Mil- ler, born January 9, 1785. in Culpeper County. Va., and Jane Jackson, born February 9, 1797. He is a brother of the late Captain Warner J. Miller. (See)) Mrs. Mary E. Miller was a small and delicate lady, of sprightly nature and sweet temper. She had no children. Elliott was a clerk in a dry goods store for five years; but, in Missouri, he has devoted his attention to farm- ing. He is a noble specimen of the old Virginia gentleman, deep- ly interested in Masonry, an ardent Baptist, a true friend, and generous neighbor. Though deaf, and troubled with asthma. he is remarkably social and polite. After the death of his first wife. Mr. Miller married, second, January 3, 1889, Miss Nannie JJ. Lutes. daughter of Philip. (See) No children.
Vor. 20-Stephen and Chas. M. JJohnston sell their store in Platte City to Swafford & Co., who sell out at cost. Stephen starts a grocery house.
John T. Mason's new and splendid house. a mile west of Platte City, is complete, and he enters it. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cockrill are to live with him.
1887, DEC.
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WILKINSON FAMILY.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 1-The Banking House of Wells & Co., Wells himself and children being the only partners, is opened as a private bank, on Lot 6, Block 30, Platte City. It is afterwards incorporated, with a nominal capital of $10,000, and increased to $50,000.
The Smithville Bank is opened, with Snail president, and Spratt cashier.
NATHANIEL E. WILKINSON.
Dec. 4-Nathaniel E. Wilkinson died at his home in Platte City. He was born in New Kent County, Va., June 11, 1816. In 1827 he removed with his parents to North Alabama, and re- mained one year; spent another year at Memphis, Tenn .; re- moved to Indiana, where he lived eight years; went to Cincin- nati and spent fifteen months. In 1846 went to St. Louis; came to Weston in 1851, and to Platte City in 1853. In his wanderings he worked at the tinner's trade.
In 1838 Mr. Wilkinson married Sarah Griffin, of Madison, Ind., who after four years died childless. In 1846, in Cincinnati, he married Telitha Brown, who also died without issue, after one year's marriage. In 1848 he married, at St. Louis, Rebecca Fran- cis. She was mother of Nathaniel Wilkinson (ii). She died in Weston, and he married, fourth, B. L. O'Larry, who lived but a short time. His fifth and last marriage was April 24, 1854, to Mrs. Jane E. McLane, widow of Hon. Allen McLane (see), and daughter of Geo. Kay (see). Mr. Wilkinson was tall, handsome, genial, and intelligent. His address was cordial, and his con- versation interesting. He was a Methodist, and possessed pub- lic spirit and enterprise. The last Mrs. Wilkinson was a lovely woman, born April 3, 1827; died May 31, 1895. Children:
I. NAT. WILKINSON, m'd Oct. 13, 1874, Lydia Phelps. They' live in Nodaway Co., and have 2 children.
The last wife's children are:
II. IDA WILKINSON, m'd Feb. 5, 1878, R. J. Mattox. She died, leaving :
1. Lela M. Mattox. 2. James R.
III. THOS. EDWARD WILKINSON, b. April 25, 1855; m'd Jan. 23. 1884, Bettie Fisher, b. in 1862, dr. of David S. Ch:
1. Artic B. Wilkinson.
IV. LIZZIE WILKINSON, i'd May 4, 1892, Jas. C. Soper. Ch: 1. Genie Soper.
V. GEORGE WILKINSON, m'd Rhoda Adkins. They live in Weston. Ch:
1. Lissie Wilkinson. 2. Esther.
VI. JJOIE WILKINSON, a lovely girl, just blooming into noble womanhood.
Dec. 18 -- A drunken affray in Weston.
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PAXTON'S POEMS.
Dec. 20-W. M. Paxton issues a second volume of poems, of 454 pages. From the notices of this volume we append a short one from the Landmark:
"The new volume of Mr. W. M. Paxton's poems is a remarka- ble volume, and merits the attention of all lovers of poesy and song. This volume takes a very discursive range in its themes and is distinguished for its lofty sentiments, expressed in the purest diction and adorned with the most beautiful imagery. .The Sacred Story, from the Agony in the Garden to the Resur- rection' is a grand devotional poem, and will be read and re-read with increasing pleasure. There are a number of other poems which merit particular mention, but space forbids anything like criticism of this admirable volume. In 'A Century Hence' the poet's prophetic vision ranges futurity, and his hopeful muse paints a glowing description of material prosperity and scientific achievement. There are descriptive passages in the 'Legend of the Moaning Falls' hardly surpassed in literature, and in 'Laura's Dream of Naiad-Land' the poet's genius runs riot in a profusion of rich gems.
"The description of the ocean-palace of the Naiad Queen is a fantasy of surprising beauty. Even this exuberant specimen of the poet's fancy is used by him, however, to point a moral and adorn a tale. The author's translation of 'Stabat Mater' in the Sacred Story' is one of the most beautifully impressive poems in this volume, and should of itself bring fame to the author. No translation of this hymn we have ever seen near equals this one. A solemn pathos pervades these rythmical stanzas, and brings vividly to the mind the sad scene of the crucifixion. The house- hold poems of this interesting volume, full of purity and truth, are of a high order."
Dec. 25-Christmas trees at the Baptist and the M. and P. churches in Platte City.
MARRIAGES IN 1887 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
January 10-Thos. F. Lentz married Maggie Boydston.
February 1-Robt. Y. Smither married Elizabeth J. Miller.
February 3-Howard Brubeck married Elenora Spratt.
February 22-Henry Riskey married Mary E. Mann. February 22-August Ode married Bertha Hettish. March 10-Frank Oliver married Mary Smith.
April 13-John H. Ruffier married Cora Thatcher.
June &-J. S. Amos married Flora Shafer.
June 20-Burt Yerrington married Mrs. Lee Borden.
October 15-William Petit married Mollie Higgins, daugh- ter of George.
November 23-W. G. Moore married Lizzie Lutes.
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