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September 28,1882 Atkinson Graphic John Wosterchill is opening a blacksmith shop on his farm, 3 ½ miles north east of Atkinson on Greeley Road. Attorney Barger is erecting a dwelling on his claim north of town, Atlas Middleton was doing the carpentry work. Frank Lovell is adding on to his hotel Get a good farm for $14.00 Del Aiken married Fanny Scott S J Arnett and family is going to Iowa to find a good location for a drug store. Feb 15,1883 Atkinson Graphic Mrs Bigelow has a new hotel at Stuart. Annice Price will take charge of the Saratoga School J B Sturdevant has arrived from Wahoo to carry on the photograph business Joseph Sturdevant of Mead, bought an interest in Crossman and Sturdevant, and becomes the Crossman and Sturdevant Brothers. A Bohemian named Praha was found dead on the prairie, makes the 3rd death by freezing within three weeks. John Hanrahan died on the 5th, interred in the Catholic Cemetery Abe Miller of the hardware and agricultural business will bring his family back with him. Capt Boehme took up contributions of $13.30 for Mrs Malloy, widow of the man froze to death some time ago. Nov 29,1883 Atkinson Graphic $13.00 buys a ton of hard coal in Neligh. Will Smith Vs Martin Devine, land contest case was decided by the courts. Martin was the first Saunders County man who came to Holt County. Mrs William Frederick died. J O Dequasie's team broke loose at the mill and raced through town, the broken tongue cut a horse hitched to a post. Hanson found dead between O'Neill and Cache Creek. School District 74 had a meeting to locate the building and decide how to pay for it. Aug 18, 1892 Atkinson Graphic Daniel W Knight married Mrs Helen Manny The speed ring at Chadron was attended by Ben DeYarmon and others. Joe Bartley received nomination for state treasurer at the Republican convention in Lincoln. Dr A T Blackburn went to Waldo, Wisconsin to purchase a drug store. Mike Gonderinger wants people to stop shooting his calves. Jacob Hahn is painting the interior of banker Mathew's residence. George H Dexter died at his residence in Atkinson 5th day of Aug 1892, age 64 years. Sept 15,1892 Atkinson Graphic Milton Doolittle indented to make final proof of his land claim Nov 24,1892 Atkinson Graphic C W Robertson made a 3 acre fish pond on his farm. A prairie fire near Stuart On Nov 10,1892 in Grand Forks, ND John McHugh married Mamie E Leefe There was a rag bee at Maggie McKathnie's. Miss O'Mally was the teacher at Kite school District There was a dance at the Greel Store A concert at Sunnyview Church raised $6.00 for new seats, Rev Williams was the pastor. The pontoon bridge will be removed to Dodge's Ferry A rag bee at Mrs O E Blake's. Married Nov 22,1892 Dr A H Corbett and Mabelle Havena. Surprise party for Phenile Doolittle. Auction at the farm of C L Sturdevant. Dec 1,1892 Atkinson Graphic Jonas Ecker sold Dixon Index to W H Gibson Stolen cattle at Doolittle Brothers. Born to Ed Gallaher's a boy Ed Kelley was clerk of Court of Fall River County, SD Died Mary, 3 year old daughter of Ed McBride. S H Elwood Livestock deals in Holt County. Land claims proved up by Effie M Marshal and John B Jonas. Nov 30,1893 Atkinson Graphic Proposals that Holt County be divided. William Liebness killed a completely white goose Wentz and Burns Comedy Company was at Atkinson opera House Land claims proved up by Martin L Bundy. Dec 21,1893 Atkinson Graphic Died Herbert O Dobbs, 29 years 14 months Died William Hoxie, 45 years old Died A P Eart, 85 years old Died Daniel White Died lawyer John A Harmon Fold Spears, lost a horse by throwing itself in the stable. O J Blakesly will paint the pipe and smoke stack of the water works plant Third anniversary of the Atkinson Fire Department and Rebecca celebrated with a ball. Third son born to Evans S Scott A Wolf hunt at he John Ingles School House Dec 28,1893 Atkinson Graphic Military Company Elections held at O'Neill. Jerry Murphy had a broken leg after it was run over by his run way team and wagon George W Blake build the cold storage house for Fred Krug Brewing Company. Elmer Blake in court for missing money at the Butte post office. Henry Davis sold buck deer he shot to Blackmer and Fox Married Dec 22,1893 Frederick Wyss and Minnie Stolte. Jan 4,1894 Atkinson Graphic From Chas G Chase who was enroute home to Geneva, Nebr, from the Hills, we learn that Mrs J O DeQuaise, a resident of Atkinson for many years, died at her home in Geneva on 28th inst, of la grippe, after a very short illness The 8 year old daughter of Jacob Geiese, 16 miles south of this place, died New Year's Day, of diphtheria. Her remains were interred the day following in the Atkinson Cemetery. Daniel White, born Nov 23,1833 Oxville, Scott Co, Ill, died Dec 21,1893 at Hot Springs, SD. He married 1855 to Eliza D Leach (she died March 1856). He married Nov 11,1857 to Martha E Saw/es. They had 6 children, 2 girls, 4 boys, James and Edward survive, living at Hot Springs. Frank Rheberg received a telegram last Sunday that his mother was lying dangerously ill at Brunswick, Nebr, immediately started for her bedside overland. A second dispatch received by his partner, Alex McFarland, the day following, conveyed the sad intelligence that Mrs Rheberg was dead. Jan 11,1894 Atkinson Graphic George Clark had the happiest New Years of any man in O'Neill. On Monday evening his wife presented him with twins, a boy and a girl. Thomas Donnelly, an old resident of Holt County, died at Rapid City, SD on the 6th inst, from a tumor in the breast. Mr Donnelly was a highly respected citizen of Atkinson for several years, removing to Rapid City about 5 years since. His daughter, Mrs William Griffin of Atkinson, was summoned by telegram and arrived in time for the funeral on Sunday. Mrs Donnelly and son, William, will return to Atkinson with Mrs Griffin, in a few days, where they will make their future home. Jan 18,1894 Atkinson Graphic Marriage license issued to Henry H Myer and Belle W Root. It is our sad duty to announce that Grandmother Ward died this morning at 1:45 at the residence of her grandson, F P Glasner, where she had lain ill since the death of her husband four weeks ago today. She was 82 years of age. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the residence of Mr Glasner. Miss Maude Bonesteel of Kansas City, daughter of Dr Bonesteel, formerly a residence of Creighton, mysteriously disappeared the 11th inst. Detectives have been unable to trace her as yet. She had about $200. worth of jewelry on her person and had started to visit a friend's house in another part of the city when last seen. Feb 8,1894 Atkinson Graphic John Tomshik was brought before Squire Fisher last Monday on complaint of Mrs Coufal who states that she is afraid of John's doing her great bodily harm. John was held in bonds of $200 to appear before his honor today. Feb 15,1894 Atkinson Graphic St Valentine was extremely generous to Harry Davis on the occasion of his 1894 anniversary by blessing his household with the advent of a ten pound boy Died near Atkinson, Mary Humpal, age 65 years. The deceased was the worthy consort of Jacob Humpal, born in Bohemia 1820, married to Jacob in 1852, and had twelve children, nine boys and three girls, all of whom survive. Feb 22,1894 Atkinson Graphic James Brimblecombe of Green Valley, lost a 5 month old baby, which was buried in the Atkinson Cemetery last Monday. Mrs H S Davis died about 10:30 this morning leaving a disconsolate husband and 5 innocent and now motherless children, the youngest a babe 8 days old. The attention of a case of almost total destitution in this village was learned by the Graphic last Tuesday and upon investigation it was found to be practically true. A woman and 3 children were unearthed by our draymen that were most certainly objects of charity. Charitable deposed citizens soon rustled them food and raiment which placed them above want for a time at least. March 1,1894 Atkinson Graphic Barnabus Welton, an old and respected citizen of O'Neill, died suddenly today of apoplexy, aged 65 years. Deceased was a native of New York. He figured conspicuously in the Indian Warfare in Minn, was in service as a scout and calvaryman during the Rebellion and a pioneer of Northern Holt County. He was also sheriff of this county two years, from 1882 to 1884. (O'Neill Con State Journal Feb 27) Died at O'Neill, Nebr Feb 25, 1894, Mrs Sarah A Rishel, aged 75 years. The deceased was mother of Mrs William Bowen and grandmother of Mrs W E Scott of Atkinson. Her remains were brought to this place last Monday and interred in the Atkinson Cemetery. The funeral obsequies held last Sunday over the remains of Mrs Harry S Davis were impressive and largely attended by her many sorrowing friends in this place and vicinity, which attested the high regard entertained by our people for this estimable woman. The services were holden at the M E Church and conducted by Rev Blackburn, whose words of hope and consolation were impressively fitting for the solemnities of the occasion and made a deep impression on the minds of his large concourse of hearers. The funeral cortege was escorted from the residence to the Cemetery by the members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen Lodge # 69, Atkinson, as a testimonial of sympathy of the Order for the bereaved husband and his motherless children. Ida A Davis, whose maiden name was Hancock, was born Racine Co, Wis on Oct 18,1860 and departed this life at her late home in Atkinson, Nebr on Feb 22,1894, aged 33 years, 4 months and 4 days. Sister Davis was married to her now greatly bereaved husband H S Davis on Oct the 30th, 1879. Into this happy union was born 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls, who with the father are left to mourn the departure of a loving companion and dear mother. She also leaves an aged mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Brother Davis and wife came to Nebraska in March 1888, have lived in and near Atkinson since their removal into the state. March 8,1894 Atkinson Graphic Rather long story of how Jesse Akin fell through the ice at the Mill Pond and lived to tell about it. The latest fad of the juveniles of Atkinson is pants with hip pockets. M S Wheeler, a former resident of Atkinson for several years, but a resident of Nevada, the past five was killed a few days ago by a snow slide near Reno. Frank Jonas is in town with an order from the court to take possession of the Butte House. It looks as if an end has been reached in the famous Jonas-Hootan Jangle. March 15,1894 Atkinson Graphic Married at the residence of the bride's parents 8 miles north of Atkinson March 8, Robert F Hamilton of Minden, and Jesse Tennant of Pleasantview, Holt County, Nebraska. Rev Donald McLachlan officiating. Married at O'Neill March 8, Peter Bonebarger and Rosa Farmer, both of Atkinson. County Judge McCutcheon officiating. The body of an unknown man found at Maple Lake, Minn. He had a letter in his pocket from his mother, Annie Wright Atkinson. Do you know him? We congratulate Ed White on the acquisition of another member to his family, an 8 pound girl (Ainsworth Star Journal) Letter from Gen L F Kimple, dressmaker to the Norfolk insane prison. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs H B Kelley on March 2nd, Mrs Sarah M Ong, aged 94 years 11 months 15 days. Mrs Ong's maiden name was Faulkner, born near Portsmouth, Ohio March 17,1799. married Dec 20,1818, mother of 8 children, 4 now living, 1 son, 3 daughters. Her remains were laid to rest in the Atkinson Cem on Sunday last March 29,1894 Atkinson Graphic Erma, daughter of Jno Zelmer, aged 17 months 10 days, died in this village on the 23rd inst, after a brief illness. Mrs Dr G W Slater, 1694 W Fayette St was called to her old home, Atkinson, Nebr, last Thursday on account of the illness of her father, R T Hart. She arrived home Sunday evening, a few hours before his death, which was caused by a stroke of paralysis (Baltimore Md American) M S Wheeler and two other people lost their lives near Verdi, Nevada on Feb 18, in a snow avalanche. April 5,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to Amos McCuen of Francis Township, the 3rd, a fine boy. The nuptials of Thomas McGran of Inman and Alice McShane of Francis Township was celebrated at the Catholic Church in this village this morning. Nellie, the little daughter of George Keys, of Wyoming Valley, died last Saturday, aged about 7 years. The daughter of Mrs B W Johnson died the evening of the other day the venerable lady departed for Ohio. Edward Hansel of Los Angeles, California, proved upon his fine tree claim in Pleasantview Township last Saturday. Married at the Catholic Church Atkinson April 3 William Henrick of Alta, Iowa and Mary Riser of Dustin. Rev J W Jungles officiating. Johanna, wife of John Heurton, aged 37 years 9 months 27 days died of inflammatory rheumatism. April 12,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to Peter Schmit of Emmet township Sunday April 8, a fine daughter Married at the Catholic Church in Atkinson, Thursday morning, April 5, Rev Father Jungles officiating, Thomas McGran of Inman and Alice McShane of Francis. Mr Hart clothing store was burglarized, taken were 75 pairs of pants, 24 undercoats, etc. April 19,1894 Atkinson Graphic James DeYarman, the O'Neill liveryman made the Graphic a pleasant call yesterday, enroute home from the north and west part of the county. Flour from the Atkinson Roller Mills is transferred to O'Neill by rail and hauled by wagon from there to Chambers. O M Andrus of Catalpa got a fine daughter. April 26,1894 Atkinson Graphic Nell Wixon's barber shop was burglarized, took the razors and clippers. May 5,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to L O Bartley, May 8, a son Harry Greene of Butte, arrived in the Star City Sunday to meet his wife who has been visiting, in Lincoln, from which she returned with two young children to be adopted, one for herself and husband and the other by D P Stowel, formerly a resident of Holt. Harry Davis and two little girls departed for Riceville, Iowa, last Friday morning, where Mr Davis leaves the two little ones with their aunt - sister of the lately deceased mother - The oldest boy and baby have pleasant home with Frank Emerson of Catalpa, and the second boy is said to be fortunate in securing a home with Dean Swift. Mrs D H Coburn accompanied Mr Davis and the two girls to Iowa, and will visit for sometime in the Hawkeye State. Miss Nellie Inglis is deceased. Dr M Stuart had Frank Jonas arrested for whipping his boy, Jonas was fined $7. It seems that the young kids were hanging May baskets and some of them got rather gay and kicked the door. Jonas caught young Stuart, who it is said was an innocent looker on, and gave him a troucing. (Butte Gazette) May 17,1894 Atkinson Graphic The unlucky Friday, two fires in the country and a baseball sorrow in town. Frank Emerson, 16 miles northeast of town, house on fire, Arthur Cruise, Sand Creek Township, home, Stuart won the baseball game. Mr and Mrs W D Mathews of O'Neill attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs H W Mathews little boy at this place last Friday. Died in Atkinson, Thursday, May 19, Lloyd, son of H W Mathews, aged 9 months. William Bowen wrote a letter telling why he left Holt County - better schools. William Stephenson admits being the father of a bouncing new boy. May 24,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to William T Hayes of Sheridan Township, Saturday, April 19,a daughter Yesterday forenoon, little Billy Wixson accidentally shot himself in the left knee while fooling with a small revolver (Rapid City SD Journal) May 31,1894 Atkinson Graphic Atkinson and Newport played baseball, Atkinson 10, Newport 8 Nell Wixson sold the barber shop to Henry Schwearing and Bennett Cattle stolen last week from John Henning on the 29th were found at the John Carr ranch near Stafford. Harry Gillispe and Tierney arrested June 7,1894 Atkinson Graphic John Weeks and Jim DeYarman of O'Neill took in the town Monday enroute to Butte A C Winney of Stuart, buried his wife and daughter last week. The cause of death was measles. Mrs James R Brown of this place lost her brother, Ray Grant at Westwater, Utah to murder. Another brother this year was killed in a railroad accident. At 12 o'clock today, Mary, wife of Jas Sanders of Holt County, died at the home of her step son, Geo Sanders, in this city, Mrs Sanders had been here a week or so on a visit, when she was stricken with paralysis and failed from the start. She was born in Holland March 12,1835 and came to this county 27 years ago. She was married to Jas Sanders 30 years ago and leaves 3 children to mourn her death. Her children are Mrs Vanderberg, Frank and Johnny Sanders. Mrs Sanders was a member of the Catholic Church and a lady highly respected by all who knew her. Her funeral will be held in Atkinson tomorrow. (Butte Gazette June 2) June 14,1894 Atkinson Graphic The marriage of Risor of Boyd County and Barbara Englehaup of Amelia was announced to take place at St Joseph Church next Tuesday. Del Atkins report of Mexico Windsor Hotel barn at O'Neill burned last Monday June 21,1894 Atkinson Graphic Harry Davis has purchased an interest in the Star Livery Stable with L O Bartley. Atkinson played and won the baseball game at Stuart Reunion of Bitney's at their residence in Atkinson. Alfred Bitney of Madison, Wis, Eli and Lew Bitney of Neligh. All cousins of Frank and Charles of this place. Tue afternoon with an almost cloudless sky a terrific wind storm struck Chadron, resulting in the death of John F Tenzer. Boxing match between Joe Reed and Charles Kirk. Married at the residence of the bride's parents near Spencer, The 6th of June A C Purnell of Emmett township and Bertha Ames of Spencer. Married at St Joseph Church June 19, Frank Riser of Boyd County and Barbara Englehaup of Amelia. June 28,1894 Atkinson Graphic Town Herd;; I will start a town herd about May 1. Those desiring their cattle properly taken care of the ensuing season, call on me. I guarantee satisfaction. J A Handy The Law will furnish headstones for all unmarked graves of soldiers and sailors of the Army and Navy, regular and volunteer. July 5,1894 Atkinson Graphic Ten sacks of bouquet flour for $8.00 Sturdevant's Store Vigilantes hung Ralph Hills and son for cattle stealing. A group of cattlemen (59 signatures) advised Henry Hunt and Mr Fuller of Chelsea to leave the country and Charles Keeler to follow or reform his ways. July 12,1894 Atkinson Graphic Dr D G McPherson is the dentist John Brady has a cold storage house at his residence Baseball Atkinson versus O'Neill at Atkinson Monday July 16 July 19,1894 Atkinson Graphic Died July 16, John Navonty, aged 60 years after about 1 month illness, deceased was a highly respected residence of western Holt and his demise will be sadly regretted by his many relatives and friends. Born to Elmer Williams, 8 pound boy The four week old babe of Charles Dickinson, residing near Amelia, died last Sunday To be married H A Schwering and Josie Brown on the 25th July 26,1894 Atkinson Graphic W E Hamlin is the jeweler A disgraceful fistic encounter took place in front of the Office Saloon last Thursday afternoon between Charles Kirk and Allen from Amelia Michael Cannon, an old and highly respected residence of Sheridan Township, died suddenly yesterday from inflammation of the bowels. Married at the M E Church, Atkinson, July 25, H A Schwering to Josie Brown. Rev C W Boelter officiated. Aug 2,1894 Atkinson Graphic Michael Cannon died. He was born Donegal, Ireland. 1860 immigrated to the U S. left a wife and six children. Mrs Crimmons, Patrick, Collins, Michael and Bridget. Born to Samuel Becker, July 29, a daughter Married A Barnett and Luvia E Furnish July 25th, in Grand Junction, Iowa Aug 9,1894 Atkinson Graphic The only child of John Vincent residing 18 miles southwest of Atkinson died Sunday evening. Fred Mlinar who has been long and favorably known in this section of Holt County, has sold his Boyd County farm and resettled on his place west of Atkinson in Stuart Township. Mr Mlinar is a desirable citizen and is heartily welcomed back by his many friends in this locality. Aug 16,1894 Atkinson Graphic W C Scott received a telegram last Friday conveying the sad intelligence of his mother's death, very suddenly the day previous, at Toulon, Illinois Salina Kansas advertisement for county manager with salary of $85.00 per month and office expenses. Died at the residence of John Christ, 9 miles north of Atkinson, Aug 13, John Koeber, aged 66 years, 11 months and 13 days. Died of bright's disease. Veteran of Francso Prussian War, buried at the Catholic Cemetery of this village Aug 23,1894 Atkinson Graphic Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Atkinson Aug 22, Oscar Eberhart of York, Nebr and Nellie McCurdy of Atkinson, Rev A F Cumbo officiated Married Oscar Eberhart and Nellie Richmond Married at O'Neill Aug 16 A J Dexter and Clara E West, both of Atkinson, Rev H H Hosman officiated Anton Tasler killed. Aug 30,1894 Atkinson Graphic John Moehler, aged 17, residing near Eagle Mills, accidentally shot himself while hunting last Sunday and expired in a few minutes. Pettit jurors of the district court for October are B H Johring, E R Riley, E L Davis, S W McCaughey, J M Hunter, E H Thompson, Chas Barngrover, A J Fleming, B Gray, N W Doud, Jno Alderson, G C Short, O P Sheve, A Barrett, Wm Bokohoff, Jos Skudler,jr, Samuel Beavers, John Snyder, Wm Veale, A L Booth, H H Trowbridge, W Joyce, Barney Hynes, C Genther A young couple from Holt County, driving across the country together to Iowa, came to the conclusion that they could travel better in double harness, so when they reached Madison Monday they appeared before Judge Foster and were made one. The groom's name is Chas Hitchcock and the bride was Laura Allbee - Madison Chronicle A pipe, a match, and load of hay - D E Moore and son Charles set a very interesting fire Irrigation in Holt County Elizabeth Hellier - probate notice Nellie F Coburn suing for divorce from Alva D Coburn and custody of Ella E Coburn, 8 years on the 14th day of Aug, 1894, Nora A Coburn, 5 years on 6th day of Oct 1893, and Mary E Coburn, 3 years on 23rd day of May, 1894. Vincene Novotny probate notice Sept 6,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to Fred Weiss, Aug 31, a daughter Jacob Hahn is janitor at the school Omaha hunters had trouble crossing the river Anton Tasler's obituary Sept 13,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to Musser on Monday Sept 10, a daughter Cold storage plant of John Brady is filled with wild game Married at Atkinson, Sept 12, William Dexter and Bertha West by Rev Robert Blackburn. Died, Abbie A, wife of William Hayens of Rock Falls Township, after a brief illness with inflammation of the bowels. She leaves a husband and three small children. Her remains were interred in the Catalpa Cemetery, last Sunday Emmet is no longer a thriving city Sept 20,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to John F Brady, Sept 15, a son M E O'Brien will open a grocery store in the building formerly occupied by Coburn and Fisher. Dan Coburn and Billy Fisher went to Laurel to open a mercantile store. Wayne Wanner, lost his arm to a loaded gun Wertz - Strohm expedition met with sad results. Wertz is editor of Stuart newspaper, Sept 27,1894 Atkinson Graphic Maude Brown, a resident of Atkinson some 3 years ago, died at Omaha, last Tuesday of consumption. Died at the residence, 6 miles south of Meadow Grove, Nebr on the 24th day of Sept, 1894, Della , wife of J C Fanton, aged 24 years. She leaves a loveable little girl, her parents James H Perry. She was buried in the Atkinson Cemetery. Andrew Crowley, former citizen of Holt County, died at Bonesteel, South Dakota the 24th. His remains were shipped from Atkinson to Battle Creek for interment, Wednesday morning. Oct 18,1894 Atkinson Graphic Born to George Raymer, Nov 4, a fine boy Mrs H A Hills of Wagner, LT, a sister-in-law of Mrs Ira J Burleson, and a former resident of Atkinson, is visiting in this place. Having been called back to Nebraska, by the recent illness and death of her father, Mr Marley, residing near O'Neill Died Oct 17, at her home 3 miles west of Atkinson, Mrs Louisa Frye, aged 29 years. Mrs Frye came with her husband to this country from France, some 11 years ago. He became an invalid and returned to France, hoping the voyage to and proper treatment in his native land might restore him to health, but he had not realized the benefits anticipated, and he is still there, physically unable to return to this country. Mrs Frye, for several years, in this vicinity, has nobly confronted the vicissitudes incident to frontier life and with commendable fortitude braved every obstacle in the path of domestic duty with Christian meekness and grace. On Monday last she was stricken with some fatal malady which she survived but a few hours. She leaves a bright little daughter, nearly 11 years old who has the sincere sympathy of all in her lonely orphanage. The remains, under the rites of the Mother church, were interred in the Catholic Cemetery yesterday. Married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs Rice in Newcastle, Nebr, Nov 17, Charles Griffith and Ida Metcalf. Married on the 13th day of Nov at the residence of the bride's parents in Saratoga township by the Rev W T Williams, William Damro and Edia Lamphier. Oct 25,1894 Atkinson Graphic 20 pounds of Raisins $1.00 at O'Briens Members of the Old Library Association turned over its books to the high school. If you have any checked out please take them to the school. Born to R E Pate of Pendar, Nebr, 14th of Oct, 10 ½ pound boy. Mrs Pate (nee Ray Davis) Nov 8,1894 Atkinson Graphic Mrs Palmer Newton, once a resident of this place and highly respected by all, died last week in California Born to William Dickerson, Nov 2, a son, weighing 11 ¼ pounds Where as God in His infinite wisdom has suddenly removed from earth our brother Peter A Cramer, a member of Atkinson Lodge #69 AOU Nov 15,1894 Atkinson Graphic Land claims were proved up by James M Campbell, Edward Mullen, George W Tappan, William S Miller, John C Ingling is a dealer in all kinds of mounted animals Backmer and Fox have all kinds of meats Ben Sherwood - lumber and coal G H Walrath has a lumber Co Nov 22,1894 Atkinson Graphic Fred Moyer left 18 years ago for California and just recently entered a blacksmith shop in Fort Worth and met his son. The son, Herman, was a resident of Atkinson for many years, returned to Atkinson yesterday to get his mother. Public Auction - Mrs Catherine Moyer - Nov 24th Nov 29,1894 Atkinson Graphic Morse Hardware Co Jacob Smith's Boot and Shoe Emporium The Star Livery Barn - Bartley and Davis James Brook - Hardware, Harness and Barb Wire J W Galleher, furniture and undertaking Wilson Drug Store C M Forney - druggist and jeweler Alex Hart - clothing C A Bitney bought out Frank Bitney J W Titus, grain and produce Atkinson Roller Mills operated by F X Rehberg Dec 6,1894 Atkinson Graphic Will Lamb sold interest in dray line to J J Stilson Marriage license issued to J F Crane of Stuart and Jessie Ballewag of Atkinson Marriage license issued to Miles S Greenfield of Stuart and Clara Ballewag of Atkinson Map of the big irrigation ditch Dec 13,1894 Atkinson Graphic Evans Scott shot and killed by Krischner, or Krischner shot and killed by Scott - Rock County tragedy (later paper says the one shot is recovering) Married at the Residence of Esquire Emerson, Rock Falls Township, Dec 5, H S Davis and Nettie Neeley, both of Atkinson. Frank Emerson, Justice of peace, officiating Dec 20,1894 Atkinson Graphic Mrs Barrett Scott attended the funeral of B F Akin at this place last Monday Died at the residence of his son, Delbert, in this village Dec 16, Benjamin Franklin Akin. Aged 62 years 4 months and 16 days. Dec 27,1894 Atkinson Graphic The young babe of Jos ?????Ziska died last Friday and was ?????Sunday in the Catholic Cemetery - pieces of the paper are missing Stuart bank closes doors Married at the residence of the bride's parents in Atkinson Dec 26, Jas Humpal and Julia Halimack, Justice H Beebe officiating. Annie Humpal departed for Omaha this morning, where she will visit relatives for a few days, and from there go to Aanamosa, Iowa, where she will marry a prominent railroad man of that place. William Lilly died at his home in Norfolk Christmas morning at 10:30 of inflammation of the bowels. 1882-1894 | 1895 | 1896 | 1897 | 1898 | 1899 | 1900 | 1901 |