Annals of Platte County, Missouri - Paxton
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1896, JUNE. 1067 MRS. M. A. LOWE. No feeling of scorn, and no glance of derision, Was ever expressed in her soul-beaming eye; But all who approached her, whatever their mission, Were charmed by her grace, and could boldly draw nigh, To God she was faithful in prayers and in labors, And worship was always her greatest delight. Admired by strangers, and loved by her neighbors, Her anme will be dear, and her memory be bright. June 17 - The stables in the north corner of the fair grounds burned. June 18 - Wm. McKinley nomiated for President, and G. A. Hobart for Vice-President, by the Republicans at Chicago. June 20 - One inch of rain, followed by one inch more the 22d. Prospects for corn were never more flattering. Johnson & Fulcher let to G. W. Jenkins a contract to build a store-house on Lot 3, Block 30, Platte City. June 21 - MRS. MARY ANN LOWE, the oldest inhabitant of the county, died at Iatan, aged over 100 years. June 25 - Grand celebration of Knights of Pythias at Weston, on the occasion of the organization of a new lodge; 26 members were initiated. Kansas City, St. Joseph, Leavenworth, and Platte City sent representatives. June 26 - Preston Township held an interesting convention of Sunday-schools. June 28 - M. T. Moore, of Kansas City, is licensed to keep a ferry accross the Missouri River at Parkville. June 30 - County Sunday-school Convention at Edgerton was largely attended, and great enthusiasm manifested. Prof. Stephens was reelected president. A. D. Barnes, A justice of the peace, residing near Barry, attended county court, resigned his office, returned home, and the next morning was found dead. He bore an unblemished character, and was esteemed and trusted. He married Magaret Mathews. Children: I. Laura E. Barnes, m'd John K. Martin. Children: 1. Clinton 2. Mamie 3. A. D. (ii). II. James M. Barnes, m'd Mattie V. Garten. Children: 1. R. G. 2. J. H. 3. Mary 4. Guy 5. A. D. (iii) 6. Patsy III. John L. Barnes, m'd Milly White. They live in Carroll County, MO IV. Luther P. Barnes, m'd Irene Cox; no childred. V. William P. Barnes, lives in Clay. VI. Ben L. Barnes, lives in Washington Territory.