August 1886 - May 1891 - Mining More in Moweaqua

Honor Roll included Emma Penn, Rosa McKay, Jennie McKay, Ellen Aydelotte, Dora Penn,Hattie Jacobs, Lonely Stanley, Daisie Kirkman, May Miller and Dixon Kauh, signed C WTallman, Principal.Lyman Shride, living near Obed, lost his residence which was destroyed by fire on Monday. Thefire originated from a stove pipe; considerable loss and no insurance.27 Jan 1887 issue, Mowewua CallMiss Rachel Gordon married Samuel Parks at the home of the groom's uncle and aunt, Mr andMrs J E Gregory of this city last night, 26 Jan 1887. She is the 4th daughter of Mi and Mrs R RGordon; the groom is the son of Wm Parks of Colby, Kansas, but has lived since childhood withMr and Mrs J E Gregory. The couple will live on the Whitworth farm, east.Married on the 19th, at residence of the bride's brother-in-law, Ben Bingaman of Vandalia, MissEmma Schilling to Charles M Parker of Moweaqua. Rev Todd, Presbyterian minister of thePresbyterian Church in Vandalia officiated at the nuptials. The groom is the second son ofLemuel Parker of this place.Mrs Tom C Ponting had a severe accident. She was getting into the buggy with son-in-law,Wheeler Adams to come to town, when she lost her balance and fell from the buggy whilereaching over to 'tuck7 her dress. She suffered bruises to her back and lower extremities as aresult of the fall.Christopher Yeisley, an old resident of the community, died at home of son-in-law, GeorgeWinter, southeast, Tuesday. He was near 80 years of age and had lived here 40 years prior to hisdeath. He was a member of the German M E Church here.James Tolly, Jr. will sell personal property at his residence 1 mile southwest of Obed on 3 Feb1887.R S Brown will sell personal property at residence 7 miles east then one mile north of town onTuesday, Feb 8, 1887; Mr Brown plans to move to Kansas.Mrs Mary Piper, who lived with Mr and Mrs Fred Snell for a number of months, left for herhome in Kiowa, Kansas, on Monday.William Spear is looking for a business location in Kansas due to the health of Mrs Spear.Charles and Cora Eldred, formerly of this city, married last week; one was married onWednesday and the other on Thursday. (Note: This entry copied as written, apparently they werebrother/sister.)John H Richardson died this week. He was born in Virginia on 3 Jan 1810 and was aged 77years just a few days ago. He moved to Kentucky with his parents where he grew to manhood;and in 1834, married Sallie Stipp. Fourteen children were born to them, 8 of whom are stillliving. From Kentucky, he moved to this locality 33 years ago last fall where he has sincecontinually lived. He died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Emily Keiser on Tuesday PM ofheart trouble. Funeral was held from her residence to the Old Stonington Cemetery where he waslaid to rest by the side of his wife. He also leaves 2 sisters, 2 brothers and several grand childrento mourn his passing. Uncle Johnnie, as he was known, was also known as the 'VillageRhymer'. He was the janitor of the school house and on his birthday, he wrote a rhyme about hisfuture, and this was to be the last he ever wrote.