Fulton County Ledger April 1, 1886

Fulton County Ledger
April 1, 1886

Transcribed by Judy Churchill.

From the Astoria Argus, 24^th, ult.

Jas. Lind, Ross Darling and Jas. Bryant leave Astoria Monday next for Dixon, Ill., where they will attend college for the next three months, studying shorthand and type-writing.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Lou Smith, living about two and one half miles north of Astoria, had occasion to call on her neighbor, Mrs. Henry Danner. The latter owned a large, fierce bull dog, which attacked Mrs. Smith as soon as she entered the yard. The brute tried to get at the lady’s throat, but only succeeded in catching her by the left arm near the shoulder, tearing it badly. Mrs. Danner came to the rescue, but before the dog could be beaten off he bit Mrs. Smith in the back and in the side, causing a painful wound. The screams of the woman brought Andrew Danner to them, when the dog attacked him. He had an ax and run the dog off. Mr. Danner killed the dog as soon as eh could get near him, which was just right. Although the dog has always been fierce, it was the first time he ever bit any one. Mrs. Smith’s arm is in a very bad condition, and may yet result seriously.

Last Friday night a crowd of young bloods living a few miles southeast of Astoria thought to have a little fun, so they gathered themselves together and had a grand time charivaring a daughter of Reece Prather, who was recently married. The boys obtained two or three dollars in money and left the premises. The next thing in order was to spend the money, which they did by investing in Beardstown whisky. Saturday night they got together in a vacant building and proceeded to drink the whisky. After getting comfortable full, Ed Harrison and Robert McDermott proceeded to fight. Harrison being the younger and smaller of the two drew a knife and stabbed McDermott in the back, striking the shoulder blade and making a painful flesh wound. Then John France and Ed Harmon got into a muss, France hitting Harmon over the head with a club, also giving him a cut over the eye and in the elbow joint. Whether the gash over the eye and on the elbow was done with a club or a knife the doctor is unable to determine. Harmon’s arm is in a pretty bad shape, being terrible inflamed, although he is not dangerously hurt. No arrests have been made yet.

From the Farmington Bugle, 26^th, ult.

The Farmington coal mines and Chapman’s store are closed indefinitely as regards to the present, at least. Should the mines ever be operated again it will be by other parties. The entire and no inconsiderable business of the late P. P. Chapman was buried with him.

Warren Taylor arrived from Florida Tuesday morning, having made the trip in forty-eight hours. His health is much improved.

Ira Steenburg and son arrived home from Florida last week, feeling greatly improved in health. They report the Farmington colony healthy and happy.

John Yerion left for Weatherford, Texas, Tuesday morning over the Central. John intends entering a law office at that place and building himself a name among the attorneys of the great southwest.

Mrs. Minnie Hannaford has discontinued her household at this place and packed her goods. Her father has gone to Nebraska to live with his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Wadsworth. Monday Mrs. Hannaford left for Beardstown, where she will make her home for a time.

From Vermont Chronicle, 26^th, ult.

Died, of heart disease, at the residence of his sister, at this place, on Friday last, Mr. Aaron Winans, aged 57 years. He leaves two brothers, one sister and three children.

Dow Crable and wife left here for Dixie, Washington Territory, to make their home in that city. Mrs. France, Mrs. Crable’s mother, will probably move there next fall.

Wm. Mercer and family will return here from Nebraska, to remain for the time being.

T. J. Kinney has purchased Benj. Marshall’s place of forty acres, for $2,200.

Willis Dilworth left for Beloit, Kan., on Wednesday last, and will remain there for the time being with E. & H. Dilworth, in the hardware trade.

From Farmington Visitor, 26^th, ult.

The revivals at the Methodist church closed Monday night. The last meeting was especially interesting and enjoyable all ‘round. The Rev. Carr, who has been assisting in the work the past two weeks, was presented with a handsome gold watch by the members of the church, as a sort of remuneration for his labor. The Rev. R. E. Buckey made the presentation speech in his usual easy and pleasant manner, while the Rev. Carr received it with surprise and delight and in return made very appropriate remarks. During the meetings about twenty five conversions were made and consequently the church folks are well pleased with the result.

Married, on Tuesday, March 16, 18809 at Canton, Dakota, Mr. Bert Anderson of Pennington, Iowa and Miss Lydia Harrington of Farmington, Illinois by Rev. Pomeroy of that place. Mr. Anderson is a stock raiser of that place and Miss Herrington is a school teacher of Pennington.