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OSAGE COUNTY, KANSAS NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
TRAMP MANGLED BY TRAIN From passengers who came in on No. 3 on the 11th, we learn of the killing of a tramp at Osage City. It seems that the unfortunate man attempted to go on the engine while in motion, but lost his footing and fell under the wheels. He was horribly mangled, death ensuring instantly. His identity is not known. (The State Journal, Jefferson City, Friday June 19, 1885, page 6, column 2, typed by Joanne Scobee Morgan) TRAMP'S NAME WAS CHRISTOPHER We learn from Dr. N. DeWyl, who returned Friday from Osage City, that the tramp killed there Thursday morning by the express train, was named Christopher, and his home was in Kansas. Nothing more was learned concerning his identity. (The State Journal, Jefferson City, Friday, June 19, 1885, page 6, column 4, typed by Joanne Scobee Morgan) BODY IN SCHOOL HOUSE ATTIC The badly decomposed body of a man was found in the attic of the Pancake school house, northwest of Overbook, by Cunkards who gathered at the school house to hold religious services. A rope about the neck of the body indicated that he had died of strangulation. (Wichita Searchlight, August 31, 1907, page 3) BABY ABANDONED Some two or three weeks ago, a well dressed woman with a three month old baby in her arms stopped at the home of Mrs. Rose Smith in kansas and asked if she might leave her baby a little while until she did some shopping. The request was granted of course and after she had waited a little while, then another little while, and several little whiles, that totaled three days the authorities were notified and the unfortunate little one was taken to the Home. The child was lucky to get rid of such a mother so early in life. (The Melvern Review, Thursday, May 13, 1920, transcribed by Jim Laird) SADDEST AUTO ACCIDENT The saddest auto accident yet reported here occured when Mrs. Dr. Smith of Lyndon with her two children and Mrs. Hedges were on their road to Ottawa to meet the Doctor. As Mrs. Smith turned the corner at the Widney school house she lost control of the high power car and striking the corner of a cement culvert the car turned completely over lighting on the top and pinioned the occupants beneath. One of her children, a boy about six was instantly killed but none of the others were injured severely. (The Melvern Review, Thursday, August 12, 1920, transcribed by Jim Laird) A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR OSCAR J. ROSE Oscar J. Rose, editor of the Lyndon Herald, who as he says was "that squalling infant, destined to become your editor and who yelped his way into the world on May 19," was the recipient of a surprise party in celebration of his birthday, which was attended by all his family except one granddaughter, her husband and daughter. The editor also furnished his readers with the following concise autobiography: "Oscar J. Rose was born at Mendon, Mich., May 19, 1869, and had therefore lived three score years and ten. For more than 70 years he has managed to stay out of jail, off the county, and out of political office. He learned the craft of printer while attending school and in 1887 went into the publishing business for himself as editor and publisher of the Courier at Paxico, Wabaunsee county, Kansas. Later he edited the Eskridge Star for ten years, then bought and edited the Waverly Gazette for 17 years. During and for a time after the World War, he did other work at Topeka and Chicago, and reembarked in the newspaper busines at Lyndon in November, 1921. He is one of those rare and peculiar publishers who dislike politics and has always believed that a man was better off running his own business, even, if it is a very small one, than in holding any political job." (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thursday, June 1, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird) FISHER FAMILY HOLD REUNION The children of Mrs. Katie Fisher held a family
reunion for her Sunday, August 13, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otho Moon. Family pictures of the group were taken
during the day and ice cream and cake served in the evening. MRS. L. L. CHASE - HONOR HER 90TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. L. L. Chase celebrated her 90th birthday on Wednesday, September 6 and following their annual custom, members of the Sunshine chapter, Pythian Sisters lodge, arrived at her home with a bountiful dinner prepared to spread upon her table. Mrs. Chase enjoys very good health. She attends to her own business affairs, has many social contacts and makes frequent trips about town. Guest in their home on Monday and Tuesday of last week were Mrs. Eva Shaw and Mrs. Charles Miles of Bradford. Mrs. Miles is a cousin, and in honor of her 82nd birthday, Mrs. Chase served a birthday dinner for them on Tuesday. The following Wednesday's guests: Mrs. Jeff Smith, Mrs. W. A. Hawks, Mrs. Dixon Burnett, Mrs. Colin Wilson, Mrs. Ilo Hotchkiss, Mrs. Neal Hotchkiss, Mrs. James Curley, Mrs. Frank Giachino, Mrs. Arthur ramskill, Mrs. Ed Coon, Mrs. Otho Moon, Mrs. Dean Briggs, Mrs. Ray Giffod, Mrs. gertrude Thorn, Mrs. H. T. McMoran, Mrs. W. A. Droege, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Mrs. Colin Curley, Mrs. John William Curley, Mrs. W. J. Sherry, Mrs. Ned Wilson, and Mrs. Oscar Lundbloom of Osage City. (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thursday, September 14, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird) A CAPPER EMPLOYEE FOR FORTY YEARS The Sunday Topeka Capital carries an account of 40 years of service of Fred M. White with the Capper Publications in Topeka. Mr. White is the eldest son of A.G. White of Burlingame. Forty years ago last Monday he started work on the Mail and Breeze as a printer's apprentice. Now after four decades, he has mastered almost every detail of printing and is still with the Capper Publications as foreman of the magazine composing room. He was born and educated in Scranton, where he
graduated from high school in the spring of 1899. He says, "When I first came to the Mail and Breeze, it was
not the pretentious organization that one sees in the Capper Publications today. But what a thrill to see it grow." Mr. and Mrs. White live at 823 Mulvane, Topeka. (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thursday, November 30, 1939, transcribed by Jim Laird) ANOTHER FARM HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE The farm home of Mrs. J. F. cann, located one mile east of Superior school and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reick, was totally destroyed by fire early Saturday evening, January 6. The fire was first discovered in the second story about 6:30 o'clock and is thought to have originated in a defective flue. Finding themselves unable to extinguish the flames the neighbors assisted in the removal of the furniture most of which was saved. The loss of the house was partially covered by insurance. Mr. and Mrs. Reick had lived on the place for more than a year. They are now staying in the home of her father, Joe Gabler, in Burlingame. (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thursday, January 11, 1940, transcribed by Jim Laird) LOCAL CASH MARKETS Wednesday May 8, 1940 CANDIDATES FOR CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD MONDAY For Mayor: William A. Hawks; Fred G. Schenck For Councilmen: V. F. Carmichael; Chas. W. Grigsby; Donald A. Lee; R. E. Masters; Chas. C. Mills; G. W. Roach; E. G. Spalding; Harold Stodard; J. W. Vaughn; William Young For Police Judge: L. L. Payne; George E. Taylor (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thursday, April 3, 1941, transcribed by Jim Laird) W. A. HAWKS IS NEW MAYOR OF BURLINGAME Gets Majority of 47 Votes in Monday's Election Gathering 230 of 417 votes cast in Monday's city election, W. A. Hawks, was elected mayor of Burlingame by a majority of 47. Selected for the five places on the council were V. F. Carmichael; Charles Grigsby; Don Lee; Charles Mills; and William Young. George Taylor was re-elected police judge. (The Enterprise-Chronicle, Thursday, April 10, 1941, transcribed by Jim Laird) AUTO USE STAMPS ARE NOW ON SALE The $5.00 Federal Use Tax stamps for motor vehicles are now on sale at the post office and are good until June 30, 1945. The stamps are the same price as last year and are purple colored this year. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, May 31, 1944, transcribed by Jim Laird) GREAT DESTITUTION AMONG MINERS' There is great destitution among the miners' and their families In this district. Scores subsist entirely on the product of their gardens, and many have not bread to eat with the vegetables they thus obtain, while meat is entirely out of the question. The total pay roll of the Carbon Company for 100 men in May was $475 and in June $300, an average per month per man of $2.75.There has been no work this month. The average wages earning per man for the past year Is than $10 per month. Many heads of families and as many of the boys as are able are now working in western Kansas harvest fields, but this only affords temporary relief and imposes great suffering on those so employed, as It Is almost Impossible for a man who works under ground to work in the sun. as a harvest hand. (Osage City, Kansas July 6 - submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer) IMPROVING FROM ATTACK OF INFANTILE PARALYSIS (Donad Standiferd) Donald Standiferd, the 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Standifred, living south of Osage City, is improving very satisfactorily from an attack of infantile paralysis. He is a patient in the University of Kansas hospital in Kansas City, Kans., where he is receiving the Kenny treatment and the parents are very hopeful he will fully recover, although it may take several weeks. On Monday, July 31, the child didn't feel very well but not until the latter part of the week before it was determined he was suffering with infantile paralysis. The mother began the hot packs treatment in the home before going to the hospital and no doubt done a lot to check the paralysis. The many friends of the family and Donald hope he will soon be about as usual. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, August 16, 1944, transcribed by Jim Laird) PFC. WILLIAM C. JONES SERIOUSLY WOUNDED Mrs. William O. Jones received a telegram a few days ago from the U.S. War Department advising her that her husband, Pfc. William O. JONES, was seriously wounded on November 14. He is serving with the Seventh Army and 79th Division somewhere overseas. Pfc. Jones entered the service March 15, 1943, and has been overseas since last April. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Jones, living west of town. The friends of Mrs. Jones and his parents hope they may receive new soon stating he is on the road to recovery. (The Journal Free Press, Wednesday, December 6, 1944, transcribed by Jim Laird) WIEMERS RECEIVE LETTER FROM SON WHO IS PRISONER OF WAR A letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. George Wiemer,
of Olivet, on Tuesday from their son, Pfc. Jacob G. Wiemer, who has been a Japan prisoner of war the last three
years. The letter written April 13, 1944, is the third letter they have received. The letter with the heading,
"Pfc. Jacob G. Wiemer, U.S.M.C, Bks, 1, Sec. 7, Shanghai War Prisoner's Camp." is as follows: Alise said in of her letters thats Dad wanted to sell out. I think that you and Dad should and take life easy. She also said that Dad bought another farm. Tell Louis and Alise and Minnie and all the other
kids hello for me and tell them I am Okay. NEWS AROUND OSAGE Mrs. Bill Morris and Miss Martha Morris of Mt.
Olive, Ill., were visiting in the home of Carl Colstrom and family. TONIE STANDLEY - MISSING WOMAN'S BODY FOUND The body of Tonie Standley, 47, a missing Quenemo, Kan., woman, was found by hunters Friday morning about a half mile from the Franklin County line. Standley was last seen alive Dec. 7. An autopsy was being conducted. (Kansas City Star, December 24, 2006, page 3) SEARCH FOR SUSPECTS IN MURDER CONTINUES - CAUSE OF DEATH NOT RELEASED FOR QUENEMO WOMAN FOUND DEAD Law enforcement officials are working on identifying suspects following the discovery of a Quenemo woman's body in a remote area between Quenemo and Pomona. Officials have not released the cause of death of Tonie Standley, 47, who was found Friday morning near a near a minimum-maintenance road in the 400 block of Labette Terrace. Investigating officers ruled her death a homicide. An autopsy did reveal the cause of death, Osage County Sheriff Laurie Dunn said Friday night. She would not say whether the autopsy revealed if Standley's death occurred at the location she was found or if she was killed elsewhere and moved. Hunters found Standley's body Friday morning in an area east of Quenemo, just inside the western edge of Franklin County and south of Pomona. Dunn declined to discuss what evidence was found at the scene or the condition of the body. If the hunters hadn't spotted the body, it might have been difficult to find because the minimum maintenance road leading to the site was nearly impassable because of mud, she said. Officers had to use four-wheel drive vehicles to reach the scene. The investigation will be conducted jointly by Osage and Franklin counties, Dunn said. Standley had been reported missing Dec. 7 by her boyfriend, Virgil Franks, who said she had taken her cell phone but not her truck or keys. Voice mail messages to her cell phone went unanswered, he said. Friends and family later posted fliers asking for information about her, and law officers spent time walking the country side looking for her. Standley had lived in Quenemo for 20 years after moving from Ottawa. "She was a homemaker who had many hobbies and loved her family greatly," her obituary read. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Dengel & Son Mortuary. A complete obituary appears on Page 5. (Ottawa Herald, December 26, 2006) OBIT Tonie Lynn Standley, 47, Quenemo, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, in Franklin County. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. She was born March 7, 1959, at Ottawa to William "Junior" Priddy and Mary (Field) Yakle. She lived in Quenemo the last 20 years. She previously lived in Ottawa. She attended Ottawa High School and Melvern High School. She had many hobbies and loved her family greatly. She was a homemaker. She married Danny LeRoy Clifton Feb 2, 1981. They divorced. She married Jim Standley March 12, 1994, at Quenemo. They divorced. Survivors include her companion, Virgil W. Franks, Quenemo; her mother and stepfather, Bob Yakle, Pomona; daughters, Julie Clifton, Paola; Nora Hower and her husband, Corey, Quenemo; and Wanda Clifton and her companion, Scott Cowdin, Quenemo; son Danny M. Clifton and his fiance, MaShona Hobbs, Fountain, Colo.; close friend, David Wheeler and his wife, Sherrie, Ottawa; brother, Terry Priddy and his wife Stephanie, Quenemo; grandchildren Tristan Hower, Aidan Hower, Hayden Clifton and Sophia Clifton; uncle, Claude Corbin, Mound City; aunt, Lou Trimmer, Mound City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Thomas Priddy, and grandson, Roudie Cowdin. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona. Friends may pay their respects from 2 p.m. Thursday to the service hour at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be sent to Tonie Standley Memorial Fund in care of Dengel and Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St. Ottawa KS 66067. (Ottawa Herald, December 26, 2006) KANSAS WOMAN'S 2006 KILLING REMAINS UNSOLVED OTTAWA, Kan. - This week marks four years since the body of an eastern Kansas woman was found in a field near her hometown, and authorities are appealing again for any information about the killing. Forty-seven-year-old Tonie L. Standley lived in Quenemo (KWIHN'-uh-moh), about 35 miles southeast of Topeka. She was last seen alive Dec. 7, 2006, at her home in the town of about 450 people near the Osage-Franklin county line. Hunters found Standley's body 15 days later in a field in Franklin County, about two miles from her home. The death was ruled a homicide. The Ottawa Herald reports that the Franklin County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the killing, and wants to hear from anyone who might have information - even if it seems unimportant. Callers can remain anonymous. (Wichita Eagle, December 24, 2010) A LONELY GRAVE ONE, HOWEVER, WHICH EVERY TRUE KANSAN REGARDS WITH DEEP INTEREST Topeka, Kan., June 21---Five miles directly west of Burlingame, Osage county, between the two noted creeks which bear the suggestive names of Dragoon and Soldier, in a pasture owned by J. Dewitt, there is a soldier's grave which every true Kansan must regard with deep interest. The whole story of this grave, all that is known of the one who has long occupied it, is told in a few syllables on two rough stones, the one at the head and the other at the foot of the grave. Even the oldest settler, who usually knows a great deal about old landmarks, can tell nothing more than that it was there when he first came to the country. Yes, truly it was there twenty-five years before there was a furrow turned in the Dragoon valley. The old Santa Fe trail is close by, but over sixty rods to the south, but the green grass has grown and died many times on this lonely grave before the crack of the freighter's blacksnake was ever heard on the trail. When the first noisy train broke the solemn stillness of the vast prairie with its precious freight and profane bullwhackers, the old soldier had already slumbered peacefully for long years, and all the subsequent turmoil of the trail, its boisterous hilarity, its loud revelry and fierce strifes failed to disturb his quiet sleep. The gravestones are rough slabs of surface limestone, about four inches thick, a foot wide and eighteen inches above the ground, and evidently were picked up on the slope toward the creek. A kind, sympathetic officer, probably, trimmed the edges some, and the lettering, although not altogether artisitic, is very neatly done, and with admirable forethought, on the glazed, flinty sides of the stones. On the headstone is this inscription:
These letters evidently stand for United States Dragoons. On the foot of the stone is this:
Lincoln post G. A. R. of Topeka has become interested
in the grave, and probably will put up a monument. The War department at Washington has been asked to look up
Hunt's record.
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