Search Annals of Platte County, Missouri - Paxton

1895, MAY 1035 WEALTH THE WEALTH OF PLATTE COUNTY May 1 - The county debt is $96,000 The Edgerton Journal is issued weekly by Jim W. Graves, at $1. 8 pages, 6 columns, and well editted. WILLIAM HASSENGAGER died at Parkville, leaving Eliza, his widow and children: 1. Elizabeth Hassengager 2. John Hassengager 3. Martha Hassengager 4. Margaret Hassengager 5. Ama Hassengager 6. Louisa Hassengager May 4 - T. C. Endicott shot and mortally wounded Harvey Lannier in the street of Edgerton. After some angry words, Lannier swore he would kill Endicott on sight. Both were armed, but met unexpectedly, and commenced shooting. Endicott was regarded as acting in self-defense, and discharged. A. A. Miller killed an eagler at 120 yards. May 6 - Wells Banking Co. gave bond for $120,000, as county depository of public moneys. The county court appropriate $2,100 towards a bridge over the Platte, between Platte City and the Gow Ferry bridge - a like amount having been subscribed by individuals. The creamery at Woodruff bought 99,194 pounds of milk and cream this month, pyaing for it $5,759. May 8 - Peace ratified between Japan and China. May 13 - W. C. Wells started for California with his two daughters, for the health of the younger. A. P. Fulcher starts a store in Woodruff. Dr. J. W. Winn, of Waldron, removes to Platte City. May 21 - Platte Presbytery met at Parkville, and ordained four young men for the ministry. The county court called in and paid $10,000 of bonds. J. P. Tucker is building a brick office for the Parkville Independent. The fair directors determined to admit all free the first day, and every day to admit all over 70 years of age. May 23 - Ascension Day. The Knights did not parade. Sir Knight White McGee was chosen E. C. of Belt Commandery.