FELIX BLANKENSHIP, 1869-1901, SON OF CORNELIUS AND BELINDA (WILKERSON) BLANKENSHIP.
BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 18 MAY 1893, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
A.O.U.W. ENTERTAINMENT.
Those who were fortunate enough to be numbered among the invited guests will never forget the reception tendered them by their A.O.U.W. friends as their elegant hall on last Monday evening, May 15th, 1893.
About 150 invited guests besides the members' wives and families assembled in the McHarg hall at the close of the lodge work, during which H.M. Ripperton, John Siceloff and Felix Blankenship were initiated into the mysteries of the Workman Degree, the crowd, for such we may call it, were invited into the Lodge room where after some difficulty sitting and standing room was provided.
Next in order was music by the Belle Plaine cornet club after which a few well chosen remarks by Master Workman D.A. Iliff in the way of an opening address of welcome were attentively listened to, immediately followed by a quartet entitled "Happy Greeting," by Mrs. A.R. Parker, Mrs. Belle Stephenson, Mrs. W.R. Wallace, Colonel and A.M. Forney.
Mr. W.W. Wallace, grand foreman of Kansas jurisdiction, from Kingman Lodge was next introduced and made a thirty minutes address on the principles and objects of the order. At the conclusion of this address an exhibition team drill was announced, and although laboring under great difficulty on account of the crowded condition of the room, the members performed their resolutions in a highly creditable manner, and were loudly applauded.
This concluded the Lodge room entertainment of the evening, but there was still something else. In McHarg's hall ample arrangements had been made to satisfy the hungry, and ice cream, cake, fruits, etc. were served to over 300 persons. The Ancient Order of United Workmen is the strongest lodge in our city, having reached and passed the one hundred membership mark at this meeting.
The number of members in Kansas alone exceeds 23,000 and in the Untied States and Canada over 300,000 are enrolled in its membership. As a fraternity it is almost unexcelled and its beneficial advantage speak for itself.
Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, was organized twelve years ago and has never lost a single member by death during its existence.
To say that the evening's entertainment was a success is expressing a great truth mildly and no doubt will add greatly to the interest of the order. May the prosperity of the order contribute as it has in the past, and especially No. 83, is he wish of "one who speaks for many,"
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 29 MARCH 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship has been very sick for some time but is much better. He expected to come up to town Tuesday but the weather would not permit.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 5 APRIL 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
We are glad to see Felix Blankenship on our streets again, after a severe sickness.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 OCTOBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
While in Wellington Tuesday we noticed Felix Blankenship and Jonathan Angney.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 27 DECEMBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 4.
A very painful accident befell Felix Blankenship and Tom Looper Monday evening about five o'clock. During a converstion with some of the men who had congregated upon hearing the others talk, it was arranged that a horse race should take place. Other races had just been run. Felix concluded he could win a race with Tom Looper on behind him and started out. While going at a very fast rate of speed Tom fell off and in trying to hold himself on, pulled Felix off also, and when each lit they hurt themselves. Felix's face looked something what worse for wear and Tom had his jaw broken. Under care of Dr. Bartlett Thomas is doing very well. We presume Felix is doing alright too as we have heard nothing averse, from him. * Accident occurred Monday, December 24, 1894.
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1 MARCH 1895. HARMON, SUMNER, KANSAS. CENSUS. PAGE 14.
CICERO POST OFFICE ADDRESS. ENTRY 89. FELIX BLANKENSHIP, AGE 25, FARMER, WHITE, FARMER, BORN KENTUCKY.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 21 MARCH 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship sends the NEWS to H. Blankenship, Randolph, Texas. *H. Blankenship was Felix's older half brother.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
CICERO NEWS. Felix Blankenship leaves for Kentucky soon.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP, FRANK PHILLIPS AND JIM CROSS LEFT FOR THE STRIP YESTERDAY, TO THRESH WITH JIM ALLEN'S MACHINE.
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BPN. 25 June 1896. Thursday. Page 1.
Felix Blankenship drove to Wellington Monday and transacted business.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 9 JUNE 1898, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
At the elections of officers in A.O.U.W. Lodge held Monday night June 6, 1898, the following were selected for ensuing term, O.C. Watson, P.M.; A.D. Loer M.W.; T.U. Andrews recorder; Daniel Robertson Fin.; John Siceloff receiver; Felix Blankenship Overseer; Henry Ohlman foreman; C. Knox Guide; L.B. Fisher I.W.; C.A. Barry O.W.; Dr. Roberts Med. Ex.; J.N. Blankenship Trustee.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. BELLE PLAINE SUMNER, KANSAS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 2.
Felix Blankenship arrived home today from his visit to California. *Wonder if this is a blooper and they meant Kentucky?
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Felix Blankenship returned this morning from an extended visit in Southern Kentucky. He reports a good time.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Nick Blankenship drove into town Tuesday and while going east at the Barton corner his team got scared at a calf which a boy was running. The team turned quickly and threw him out, almost breaking his neck. They ran north through one or two of Thomas Helms fences til at last it ran into a wife fence, badly cutting each horse. Dr. Sippy sewed up the cuts but Felix Blankenship whose team it was, says they are ruined.
This is a serious happening, besides right now while corn planting is at its height, the team was in demand.
Nick is hardly able to turn his head this morning.
The accident happened Tuesday, 18 April 1899.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Alumni Entertainment, Saturday, 22 April 1899 by A.O.U.W.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 28 SEPTEMBER 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Harold Herrick, Professor George C. Wakefield, Turner Barnett, Professor T.W. Butcher, J. Robert Gillam, Professor W.M. Massey, and Professor E. Kelley, of Wellington, and Misters Felix and Nick Blankenship (brothers) and James Mackey indulged in a coon hunt down by the Ninnescah river on Saturday night. The fact that they didn't catch any coons should not discourage the gentlemen in the least, since it has been discovered that all coons don't look alike anymore, and they should renew their hunt.
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KENTUCKY, COUNTY MARRIAGES, 1783-1965.
RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. YEARS IN MARRIAGE BOOK 1899-1902. PAGES 160-161.
PAGE 160.
MALE.
DATE OF MARRIAGE JANUARY 7, 1900. FELIX BLANKENSHIP. RESIDENT OF SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS, AGE 30 YEARS. FIRST MARRIAGE. FARMER. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
FEMALE.
JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE, RESIDENT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FIRST MARRIAGE. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
TO BE MARRIED AT RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S FATHER JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE ON 7TH JANUARY 1900.
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. WITNESS MY HAND, THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP
ATTEST: A.H. BAUGH.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, THAT ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900 THE RITES OF MATRIMONY WERE LEGALLY SOLEMNIZED BY ME BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE AT THE HOME OF JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF RUSSELL IN THE PRESENCE OF MAUD WILLIAMS, LEON A. McCLURE AND LUTHER BLANKENSHIP.
SIGNED J. G. WINFREY
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MARRIAGE BOND
FELIX BLANKENSHIP AS PRINCIPAL, HIS BROTHER THOMAS ALEXANDER BLANKENSHIP AS SURETY. ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BOND. BOND BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE. DATED AT JAMESTOWN, RUSSELL, KENTUCKY 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900. A.H. BAUGH, CLERK COUNTY COURT.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 JANUARY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Felix Blankenship returned Monday from Kentucky where he has been for several months. He brought her with him this time. Felix says it will save car fare. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship have the best wishes of a host of friends and we extend the hearty welcome of the community to Mrs. B. May they live long and prosper.
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THE KIOWA NEWS. KIOWA, KANSAS. 27 APRIL 1900, FRIDAY. PAGE 2.
THE SOUTHERN KANSAS MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE PAID OUT THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS TO: S.Lawless, Belle Plaine, $71.00. Felix Blankenship, Belle Plaine, $81.25. A.G. Forney, Belle Plaine, $97.50
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THE SUMNER COUNTY STAR. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 9 MAY 1900, WEDNESDAY. PAGE 1. Nick and Felix Blankenship were down Thursday from Belle Plaine.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JULY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
OTTO LANE HURT.
Tuesday while riding on a wheat wagon near Net Bishop's machine south of town, Otto Lane caught his foot in the brake and had it severely mashed. He undertook to come home but couldn't and was found by Felix Blankenship who brought him to town. Dr. Bartlett was called and examined the foot and found no bones were broken but the foot is in bad shape and it may be weeks before he can use it. * The accident took place Tuesday, 17 July 1900.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 23 AUGUST 1900. THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Elmer and Lester Wooldridge came out from Kendall, Kentucky last Friday and will visit Felix Blankenship. * The date they came out was Friday, 17 August 1900. Elmer Wooldridge was a brother to Josephine Wooldridge to whom Felix Blankenship married.
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Died young while his wife was expecting their 1st child. He never saw the baby. Consequently, the baby boy, Elmer Felix Blankenship, died shortly after being born. Elmer Felix is buried alongside his father at the Lawless -Blankenship Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Kansas. His wife remarried. (Felix did have epilepsy. You can find this on the Sumner County, Kansas website. Along with why Cornelius Blankenship died also.) Jamestown, KY. Marriage Records: Blankenship, Felix, 30, married Josephine Myrtie Wooldridge, age 21, on 7 January 1900 at bride's fathers home, in the presence of Maud Williams, Leon McClure, & Luther Blankenship.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901. PAGE 8.
DIED. Felix Blankenship who had been sick for a number of weeks died Friday evening at his home south of town and was buried Saturday, the A. O. U. W. lodge having charge of the remains. He was laid to rest in the Lawless cemetery. A young wife is left besides brothers and sisters to mourn his demise. His trouble was of long standing, having lately been in a hospital in Kansas City but he failed to get relief. The NEWS joins with his many friends in an expression of sorrow at his death.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901, PAGE 8. RESOLUTIONS. Adopted by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83. A.O.U.W. on the death of Brother Felix Blankenship. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to enter the ranks of our brotherhood and remove therefrom our esteemed brother and friend, Felix Blankenship, who departed this life on the 16th day of February 1901, Therefore be it resolved by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83, that we hereby extend to his bereaved widow and to his other relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement. Resolved, that Brother Blankenship was one of our most faithful and energetic members. Resolved, that in memory of him and his services to the order, the altar be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow, ans also to the editors of the Belle Plaine papers for publication. A. G. Forney, S. C. Jones, J. W. Forney,
Committee.
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THE KANSAS WORKMAN (GREAT BEND, KANSAS). 1 JUNE 1901, SATURDAY. PAGE 26. An article about the Belle Plaine Lodge.
On March 1st Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, has a membership of 100. Brother Felix Blankenship having been taken from us by death February 15, 1901, leaving his young wife to whom he had been married but a year, in comfortable circumstances because of full rate A.O.U.W. policy. Needless to say she had the sympathy and support of the entire lodge, for Brother Blankenship was one of our most enthusiastic members, and devoted his energies entirely to the support of the A.O.U.W., without any division of sentiment.
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PEOPLE'S VOICE. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 3 OCTOBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Nick Blankenship and his son Felix Cornelius Blankenship (b. 1890), took in the circus in Wichita Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Josie Blankenship and her brother, Elmer Wooldridge.
* Josie Wooldridge Blankenship, was the widow of Felix Blankenship b. (1869-1901), brother of Nick Blankenship. So, it was Nick taking his sister-in-law and her brother to the circus along with his son.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 DECEMBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF A.O.U.W.
During the twenty years the organization only three deaths. M.B. Kilmer, Felix Blankenship and A.R. Palmer. Still 11 original charter members living.
BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 18 MAY 1893, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
A.O.U.W. ENTERTAINMENT.
Those who were fortunate enough to be numbered among the invited guests will never forget the reception tendered them by their A.O.U.W. friends as their elegant hall on last Monday evening, May 15th, 1893.
About 150 invited guests besides the members' wives and families assembled in the McHarg hall at the close of the lodge work, during which H.M. Ripperton, John Siceloff and Felix Blankenship were initiated into the mysteries of the Workman Degree, the crowd, for such we may call it, were invited into the Lodge room where after some difficulty sitting and standing room was provided.
Next in order was music by the Belle Plaine cornet club after which a few well chosen remarks by Master Workman D.A. Iliff in the way of an opening address of welcome were attentively listened to, immediately followed by a quartet entitled "Happy Greeting," by Mrs. A.R. Parker, Mrs. Belle Stephenson, Mrs. W.R. Wallace, Colonel and A.M. Forney.
Mr. W.W. Wallace, grand foreman of Kansas jurisdiction, from Kingman Lodge was next introduced and made a thirty minutes address on the principles and objects of the order. At the conclusion of this address an exhibition team drill was announced, and although laboring under great difficulty on account of the crowded condition of the room, the members performed their resolutions in a highly creditable manner, and were loudly applauded.
This concluded the Lodge room entertainment of the evening, but there was still something else. In McHarg's hall ample arrangements had been made to satisfy the hungry, and ice cream, cake, fruits, etc. were served to over 300 persons. The Ancient Order of United Workmen is the strongest lodge in our city, having reached and passed the one hundred membership mark at this meeting.
The number of members in Kansas alone exceeds 23,000 and in the Untied States and Canada over 300,000 are enrolled in its membership. As a fraternity it is almost unexcelled and its beneficial advantage speak for itself.
Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, was organized twelve years ago and has never lost a single member by death during its existence.
To say that the evening's entertainment was a success is expressing a great truth mildly and no doubt will add greatly to the interest of the order. May the prosperity of the order contribute as it has in the past, and especially No. 83, is he wish of "one who speaks for many,"
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 29 MARCH 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship has been very sick for some time but is much better. He expected to come up to town Tuesday but the weather would not permit.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 5 APRIL 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
We are glad to see Felix Blankenship on our streets again, after a severe sickness.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 OCTOBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
While in Wellington Tuesday we noticed Felix Blankenship and Jonathan Angney.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 27 DECEMBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 4.
A very painful accident befell Felix Blankenship and Tom Looper Monday evening about five o'clock. During a converstion with some of the men who had congregated upon hearing the others talk, it was arranged that a horse race should take place. Other races had just been run. Felix concluded he could win a race with Tom Looper on behind him and started out. While going at a very fast rate of speed Tom fell off and in trying to hold himself on, pulled Felix off also, and when each lit they hurt themselves. Felix's face looked something what worse for wear and Tom had his jaw broken. Under care of Dr. Bartlett Thomas is doing very well. We presume Felix is doing alright too as we have heard nothing averse, from him. * Accident occurred Monday, December 24, 1894.
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1 MARCH 1895. HARMON, SUMNER, KANSAS. CENSUS. PAGE 14.
CICERO POST OFFICE ADDRESS. ENTRY 89. FELIX BLANKENSHIP, AGE 25, FARMER, WHITE, FARMER, BORN KENTUCKY.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 21 MARCH 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship sends the NEWS to H. Blankenship, Randolph, Texas. *H. Blankenship was Felix's older half brother.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
CICERO NEWS. Felix Blankenship leaves for Kentucky soon.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP, FRANK PHILLIPS AND JIM CROSS LEFT FOR THE STRIP YESTERDAY, TO THRESH WITH JIM ALLEN'S MACHINE.
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BPN. 25 June 1896. Thursday. Page 1.
Felix Blankenship drove to Wellington Monday and transacted business.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 9 JUNE 1898, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
At the elections of officers in A.O.U.W. Lodge held Monday night June 6, 1898, the following were selected for ensuing term, O.C. Watson, P.M.; A.D. Loer M.W.; T.U. Andrews recorder; Daniel Robertson Fin.; John Siceloff receiver; Felix Blankenship Overseer; Henry Ohlman foreman; C. Knox Guide; L.B. Fisher I.W.; C.A. Barry O.W.; Dr. Roberts Med. Ex.; J.N. Blankenship Trustee.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. BELLE PLAINE SUMNER, KANSAS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 2.
Felix Blankenship arrived home today from his visit to California. *Wonder if this is a blooper and they meant Kentucky?
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Felix Blankenship returned this morning from an extended visit in Southern Kentucky. He reports a good time.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Nick Blankenship drove into town Tuesday and while going east at the Barton corner his team got scared at a calf which a boy was running. The team turned quickly and threw him out, almost breaking his neck. They ran north through one or two of Thomas Helms fences til at last it ran into a wife fence, badly cutting each horse. Dr. Sippy sewed up the cuts but Felix Blankenship whose team it was, says they are ruined.
This is a serious happening, besides right now while corn planting is at its height, the team was in demand.
Nick is hardly able to turn his head this morning.
The accident happened Tuesday, 18 April 1899.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Alumni Entertainment, Saturday, 22 April 1899 by A.O.U.W.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 28 SEPTEMBER 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Harold Herrick, Professor George C. Wakefield, Turner Barnett, Professor T.W. Butcher, J. Robert Gillam, Professor W.M. Massey, and Professor E. Kelley, of Wellington, and Misters Felix and Nick Blankenship (brothers) and James Mackey indulged in a coon hunt down by the Ninnescah river on Saturday night. The fact that they didn't catch any coons should not discourage the gentlemen in the least, since it has been discovered that all coons don't look alike anymore, and they should renew their hunt.
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KENTUCKY, COUNTY MARRIAGES, 1783-1965.
RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. YEARS IN MARRIAGE BOOK 1899-1902. PAGES 160-161.
PAGE 160.
MALE.
DATE OF MARRIAGE JANUARY 7, 1900. FELIX BLANKENSHIP. RESIDENT OF SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS, AGE 30 YEARS. FIRST MARRIAGE. FARMER. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
FEMALE.
JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE, RESIDENT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FIRST MARRIAGE. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
TO BE MARRIED AT RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S FATHER JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE ON 7TH JANUARY 1900.
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. WITNESS MY HAND, THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP
ATTEST: A.H. BAUGH.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, THAT ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900 THE RITES OF MATRIMONY WERE LEGALLY SOLEMNIZED BY ME BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE AT THE HOME OF JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF RUSSELL IN THE PRESENCE OF MAUD WILLIAMS, LEON A. McCLURE AND LUTHER BLANKENSHIP.
SIGNED J. G. WINFREY
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MARRIAGE BOND
FELIX BLANKENSHIP AS PRINCIPAL, HIS BROTHER THOMAS ALEXANDER BLANKENSHIP AS SURETY. ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BOND. BOND BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE. DATED AT JAMESTOWN, RUSSELL, KENTUCKY 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900. A.H. BAUGH, CLERK COUNTY COURT.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 JANUARY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Felix Blankenship returned Monday from Kentucky where he has been for several months. He brought her with him this time. Felix says it will save car fare. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship have the best wishes of a host of friends and we extend the hearty welcome of the community to Mrs. B. May they live long and prosper.
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THE KIOWA NEWS. KIOWA, KANSAS. 27 APRIL 1900, FRIDAY. PAGE 2.
THE SOUTHERN KANSAS MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE PAID OUT THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS TO: S.Lawless, Belle Plaine, $71.00. Felix Blankenship, Belle Plaine, $81.25. A.G. Forney, Belle Plaine, $97.50
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THE SUMNER COUNTY STAR. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 9 MAY 1900, WEDNESDAY. PAGE 1. Nick and Felix Blankenship were down Thursday from Belle Plaine.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JULY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
OTTO LANE HURT.
Tuesday while riding on a wheat wagon near Net Bishop's machine south of town, Otto Lane caught his foot in the brake and had it severely mashed. He undertook to come home but couldn't and was found by Felix Blankenship who brought him to town. Dr. Bartlett was called and examined the foot and found no bones were broken but the foot is in bad shape and it may be weeks before he can use it. * The accident took place Tuesday, 17 July 1900.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 23 AUGUST 1900. THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Elmer and Lester Wooldridge came out from Kendall, Kentucky last Friday and will visit Felix Blankenship. * The date they came out was Friday, 17 August 1900. Elmer Wooldridge was a brother to Josephine Wooldridge to whom Felix Blankenship married.
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Died young while his wife was expecting their 1st child. He never saw the baby. Consequently, the baby boy, Elmer Felix Blankenship, died shortly after being born. Elmer Felix is buried alongside his father at the Lawless -Blankenship Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Kansas. His wife remarried. (Felix did have epilepsy. You can find this on the Sumner County, Kansas website. Along with why Cornelius Blankenship died also.) Jamestown, KY. Marriage Records: Blankenship, Felix, 30, married Josephine Myrtie Wooldridge, age 21, on 7 January 1900 at bride's fathers home, in the presence of Maud Williams, Leon McClure, & Luther Blankenship.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901. PAGE 8.
DIED. Felix Blankenship who had been sick for a number of weeks died Friday evening at his home south of town and was buried Saturday, the A. O. U. W. lodge having charge of the remains. He was laid to rest in the Lawless cemetery. A young wife is left besides brothers and sisters to mourn his demise. His trouble was of long standing, having lately been in a hospital in Kansas City but he failed to get relief. The NEWS joins with his many friends in an expression of sorrow at his death.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901, PAGE 8. RESOLUTIONS. Adopted by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83. A.O.U.W. on the death of Brother Felix Blankenship. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to enter the ranks of our brotherhood and remove therefrom our esteemed brother and friend, Felix Blankenship, who departed this life on the 16th day of February 1901, Therefore be it resolved by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83, that we hereby extend to his bereaved widow and to his other relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement. Resolved, that Brother Blankenship was one of our most faithful and energetic members. Resolved, that in memory of him and his services to the order, the altar be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow, ans also to the editors of the Belle Plaine papers for publication. A. G. Forney, S. C. Jones, J. W. Forney,
Committee.
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THE KANSAS WORKMAN (GREAT BEND, KANSAS). 1 JUNE 1901, SATURDAY. PAGE 26. An article about the Belle Plaine Lodge.
On March 1st Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, has a membership of 100. Brother Felix Blankenship having been taken from us by death February 15, 1901, leaving his young wife to whom he had been married but a year, in comfortable circumstances because of full rate A.O.U.W. policy. Needless to say she had the sympathy and support of the entire lodge, for Brother Blankenship was one of our most enthusiastic members, and devoted his energies entirely to the support of the A.O.U.W., without any division of sentiment.
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PEOPLE'S VOICE. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 3 OCTOBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Nick Blankenship and his son Felix Cornelius Blankenship (b. 1890), took in the circus in Wichita Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Josie Blankenship and her brother, Elmer Wooldridge.
* Josie Wooldridge Blankenship, was the widow of Felix Blankenship b. (1869-1901), brother of Nick Blankenship. So, it was Nick taking his sister-in-law and her brother to the circus along with his son.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 DECEMBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF A.O.U.W.
During the twenty years the organization only three deaths. M.B. Kilmer, Felix Blankenship and A.R. Palmer. Still 11 original charter members living.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP, 1869-1901, SON OF CORNELIUS AND BELINDA (WILKERSON) BLANKENSHIP.
BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 18 MAY 1893, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
A.O.U.W. ENTERTAINMENT.
Those who were fortunate enough to be numbered among the invited guests will never forget the reception tendered them by their A.O.U.W. friends as their elegant hall on last Monday evening, May 15th, 1893.
About 150 invited guests besides the members' wives and families assembled in the McHarg hall at the close of the lodge work, during which H.M. Ripperton, John Siceloff and Felix Blankenship were initiated into the mysteries of the Workman Degree, the crowd, for such we may call it, were invited into the Lodge room where after some difficulty sitting and standing room was provided.
Next in order was music by the Belle Plaine cornet club after which a few well chosen remarks by Master Workman D.A. Iliff in the way of an opening address of welcome were attentively listened to, immediately followed by a quartet entitled "Happy Greeting," by Mrs. A.R. Parker, Mrs. Belle Stephenson, Mrs. W.R. Wallace, Colonel and A.M. Forney.
Mr. W.W. Wallace, grand foreman of Kansas jurisdiction, from Kingman Lodge was next introduced and made a thirty minutes address on the principles and objects of the order. At the conclusion of this address an exhibition team drill was announced, and although laboring under great difficulty on account of the crowded condition of the room, the members performed their resolutions in a highly creditable manner, and were loudly applauded.
This concluded the Lodge room entertainment of the evening, but there was still something else. In McHarg's hall ample arrangements had been made to satisfy the hungry, and ice cream, cake, fruits, etc. were served to over 300 persons. The Ancient Order of United Workmen is the strongest lodge in our city, having reached and passed the one hundred membership mark at this meeting.
The number of members in Kansas alone exceeds 23,000 and in the Untied States and Canada over 300,000 are enrolled in its membership. As a fraternity it is almost unexcelled and its beneficial advantage speak for itself.
Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, was organized twelve years ago and has never lost a single member by death during its existence.
To say that the evening's entertainment was a success is expressing a great truth mildly and no doubt will add greatly to the interest of the order. May the prosperity of the order contribute as it has in the past, and especially No. 83, is he wish of "one who speaks for many,"
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 29 MARCH 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship has been very sick for some time but is much better. He expected to come up to town Tuesday but the weather would not permit.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 5 APRIL 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
We are glad to see Felix Blankenship on our streets again, after a severe sickness.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 OCTOBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
While in Wellington Tuesday we noticed Felix Blankenship and Jonathan Angney.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 27 DECEMBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 4.
A very painful accident befell Felix Blankenship and Tom Looper Monday evening about five o'clock. During a converstion with some of the men who had congregated upon hearing the others talk, it was arranged that a horse race should take place. Other races had just been run. Felix concluded he could win a race with Tom Looper on behind him and started out. While going at a very fast rate of speed Tom fell off and in trying to hold himself on, pulled Felix off also, and when each lit they hurt themselves. Felix's face looked something what worse for wear and Tom had his jaw broken. Under care of Dr. Bartlett Thomas is doing very well. We presume Felix is doing alright too as we have heard nothing averse, from him. * Accident occurred Monday, December 24, 1894.
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1 MARCH 1895. HARMON, SUMNER, KANSAS. CENSUS. PAGE 14.
CICERO POST OFFICE ADDRESS. ENTRY 89. FELIX BLANKENSHIP, AGE 25, FARMER, WHITE, FARMER, BORN KENTUCKY.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 21 MARCH 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship sends the NEWS to H. Blankenship, Randolph, Texas. *H. Blankenship was Felix's older half brother.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
CICERO NEWS. Felix Blankenship leaves for Kentucky soon.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP, FRANK PHILLIPS AND JIM CROSS LEFT FOR THE STRIP YESTERDAY, TO THRESH WITH JIM ALLEN'S MACHINE.
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BPN. 25 June 1896. Thursday. Page 1.
Felix Blankenship drove to Wellington Monday and transacted business.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 9 JUNE 1898, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
At the elections of officers in A.O.U.W. Lodge held Monday night June 6, 1898, the following were selected for ensuing term, O.C. Watson, P.M.; A.D. Loer M.W.; T.U. Andrews recorder; Daniel Robertson Fin.; John Siceloff receiver; Felix Blankenship Overseer; Henry Ohlman foreman; C. Knox Guide; L.B. Fisher I.W.; C.A. Barry O.W.; Dr. Roberts Med. Ex.; J.N. Blankenship Trustee.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. BELLE PLAINE SUMNER, KANSAS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 2.
Felix Blankenship arrived home today from his visit to California. *Wonder if this is a blooper and they meant Kentucky?
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Felix Blankenship returned this morning from an extended visit in Southern Kentucky. He reports a good time.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Nick Blankenship drove into town Tuesday and while going east at the Barton corner his team got scared at a calf which a boy was running. The team turned quickly and threw him out, almost breaking his neck. They ran north through one or two of Thomas Helms fences til at last it ran into a wife fence, badly cutting each horse. Dr. Sippy sewed up the cuts but Felix Blankenship whose team it was, says they are ruined.
This is a serious happening, besides right now while corn planting is at its height, the team was in demand.
Nick is hardly able to turn his head this morning.
The accident happened Tuesday, 18 April 1899.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Alumni Entertainment, Saturday, 22 April 1899 by A.O.U.W.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 28 SEPTEMBER 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Harold Herrick, Professor George C. Wakefield, Turner Barnett, Professor T.W. Butcher, J. Robert Gillam, Professor W.M. Massey, and Professor E. Kelley, of Wellington, and Misters Felix and Nick Blankenship (brothers) and James Mackey indulged in a coon hunt down by the Ninnescah river on Saturday night. The fact that they didn't catch any coons should not discourage the gentlemen in the least, since it has been discovered that all coons don't look alike anymore, and they should renew their hunt.
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KENTUCKY, COUNTY MARRIAGES, 1783-1965.
RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. YEARS IN MARRIAGE BOOK 1899-1902. PAGES 160-161.
PAGE 160.
MALE.
DATE OF MARRIAGE JANUARY 7, 1900. FELIX BLANKENSHIP. RESIDENT OF SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS, AGE 30 YEARS. FIRST MARRIAGE. FARMER. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
FEMALE.
JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE, RESIDENT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FIRST MARRIAGE. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
TO BE MARRIED AT RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S FATHER JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE ON 7TH JANUARY 1900.
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. WITNESS MY HAND, THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP
ATTEST: A.H. BAUGH.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, THAT ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900 THE RITES OF MATRIMONY WERE LEGALLY SOLEMNIZED BY ME BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE AT THE HOME OF JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF RUSSELL IN THE PRESENCE OF MAUD WILLIAMS, LEON A. McCLURE AND LUTHER BLANKENSHIP.
SIGNED J. G. WINFREY
PAGE 161.
MARRIAGE BOND
FELIX BLANKENSHIP AS PRINCIPAL, HIS BROTHER THOMAS ALEXANDER BLANKENSHIP AS SURETY. ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BOND. BOND BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE. DATED AT JAMESTOWN, RUSSELL, KENTUCKY 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900. A.H. BAUGH, CLERK COUNTY COURT.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 JANUARY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Felix Blankenship returned Monday from Kentucky where he has been for several months. He brought her with him this time. Felix says it will save car fare. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship have the best wishes of a host of friends and we extend the hearty welcome of the community to Mrs. B. May they live long and prosper.
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THE KIOWA NEWS. KIOWA, KANSAS. 27 APRIL 1900, FRIDAY. PAGE 2.
THE SOUTHERN KANSAS MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE PAID OUT THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS TO: S.Lawless, Belle Plaine, $71.00. Felix Blankenship, Belle Plaine, $81.25. A.G. Forney, Belle Plaine, $97.50
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THE SUMNER COUNTY STAR. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 9 MAY 1900, WEDNESDAY. PAGE 1. Nick and Felix Blankenship were down Thursday from Belle Plaine.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JULY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
OTTO LANE HURT.
Tuesday while riding on a wheat wagon near Net Bishop's machine south of town, Otto Lane caught his foot in the brake and had it severely mashed. He undertook to come home but couldn't and was found by Felix Blankenship who brought him to town. Dr. Bartlett was called and examined the foot and found no bones were broken but the foot is in bad shape and it may be weeks before he can use it. * The accident took place Tuesday, 17 July 1900.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 23 AUGUST 1900. THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Elmer and Lester Wooldridge came out from Kendall, Kentucky last Friday and will visit Felix Blankenship. * The date they came out was Friday, 17 August 1900. Elmer Wooldridge was a brother to Josephine Wooldridge to whom Felix Blankenship married.
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Died young while his wife was expecting their 1st child. He never saw the baby. Consequently, the baby boy, Elmer Felix Blankenship, died shortly after being born. Elmer Felix is buried alongside his father at the Lawless -Blankenship Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Kansas. His wife remarried. (Felix did have epilepsy. You can find this on the Sumner County, Kansas website. Along with why Cornelius Blankenship died also.) Jamestown, KY. Marriage Records: Blankenship, Felix, 30, married Josephine Myrtie Wooldridge, age 21, on 7 January 1900 at bride's fathers home, in the presence of Maud Williams, Leon McClure, & Luther Blankenship.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901. PAGE 8.
DIED. Felix Blankenship who had been sick for a number of weeks died Friday evening at his home south of town and was buried Saturday, the A. O. U. W. lodge having charge of the remains. He was laid to rest in the Lawless cemetery. A young wife is left besides brothers and sisters to mourn his demise. His trouble was of long standing, having lately been in a hospital in Kansas City but he failed to get relief. The NEWS joins with his many friends in an expression of sorrow at his death.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901, PAGE 8. RESOLUTIONS. Adopted by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83. A.O.U.W. on the death of Brother Felix Blankenship. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to enter the ranks of our brotherhood and remove therefrom our esteemed brother and friend, Felix Blankenship, who departed this life on the 16th day of February 1901, Therefore be it resolved by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83, that we hereby extend to his bereaved widow and to his other relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement. Resolved, that Brother Blankenship was one of our most faithful and energetic members. Resolved, that in memory of him and his services to the order, the altar be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow, ans also to the editors of the Belle Plaine papers for publication. A. G. Forney, S. C. Jones, J. W. Forney,
Committee.
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THE KANSAS WORKMAN (GREAT BEND, KANSAS). 1 JUNE 1901, SATURDAY. PAGE 26. An article about the Belle Plaine Lodge.
On March 1st Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, has a membership of 100. Brother Felix Blankenship having been taken from us by death February 15, 1901, leaving his young wife to whom he had been married but a year, in comfortable circumstances because of full rate A.O.U.W. policy. Needless to say she had the sympathy and support of the entire lodge, for Brother Blankenship was one of our most enthusiastic members, and devoted his energies entirely to the support of the A.O.U.W., without any division of sentiment.
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PEOPLE'S VOICE. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 3 OCTOBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Nick Blankenship and his son Felix Cornelius Blankenship (b. 1890), took in the circus in Wichita Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Josie Blankenship and her brother, Elmer Wooldridge.
* Josie Wooldridge Blankenship, was the widow of Felix Blankenship b. (1869-1901), brother of Nick Blankenship. So, it was Nick taking his sister-in-law and her brother to the circus along with his son.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 DECEMBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF A.O.U.W.
During the twenty years the organization only three deaths. M.B. Kilmer, Felix Blankenship and A.R. Palmer. Still 11 original charter members living.
BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 18 MAY 1893, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
A.O.U.W. ENTERTAINMENT.
Those who were fortunate enough to be numbered among the invited guests will never forget the reception tendered them by their A.O.U.W. friends as their elegant hall on last Monday evening, May 15th, 1893.
About 150 invited guests besides the members' wives and families assembled in the McHarg hall at the close of the lodge work, during which H.M. Ripperton, John Siceloff and Felix Blankenship were initiated into the mysteries of the Workman Degree, the crowd, for such we may call it, were invited into the Lodge room where after some difficulty sitting and standing room was provided.
Next in order was music by the Belle Plaine cornet club after which a few well chosen remarks by Master Workman D.A. Iliff in the way of an opening address of welcome were attentively listened to, immediately followed by a quartet entitled "Happy Greeting," by Mrs. A.R. Parker, Mrs. Belle Stephenson, Mrs. W.R. Wallace, Colonel and A.M. Forney.
Mr. W.W. Wallace, grand foreman of Kansas jurisdiction, from Kingman Lodge was next introduced and made a thirty minutes address on the principles and objects of the order. At the conclusion of this address an exhibition team drill was announced, and although laboring under great difficulty on account of the crowded condition of the room, the members performed their resolutions in a highly creditable manner, and were loudly applauded.
This concluded the Lodge room entertainment of the evening, but there was still something else. In McHarg's hall ample arrangements had been made to satisfy the hungry, and ice cream, cake, fruits, etc. were served to over 300 persons. The Ancient Order of United Workmen is the strongest lodge in our city, having reached and passed the one hundred membership mark at this meeting.
The number of members in Kansas alone exceeds 23,000 and in the Untied States and Canada over 300,000 are enrolled in its membership. As a fraternity it is almost unexcelled and its beneficial advantage speak for itself.
Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, was organized twelve years ago and has never lost a single member by death during its existence.
To say that the evening's entertainment was a success is expressing a great truth mildly and no doubt will add greatly to the interest of the order. May the prosperity of the order contribute as it has in the past, and especially No. 83, is he wish of "one who speaks for many,"
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 29 MARCH 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship has been very sick for some time but is much better. He expected to come up to town Tuesday but the weather would not permit.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 5 APRIL 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
We are glad to see Felix Blankenship on our streets again, after a severe sickness.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 OCTOBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
While in Wellington Tuesday we noticed Felix Blankenship and Jonathan Angney.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 27 DECEMBER 1894, THURSDAY. PAGE 4.
A very painful accident befell Felix Blankenship and Tom Looper Monday evening about five o'clock. During a converstion with some of the men who had congregated upon hearing the others talk, it was arranged that a horse race should take place. Other races had just been run. Felix concluded he could win a race with Tom Looper on behind him and started out. While going at a very fast rate of speed Tom fell off and in trying to hold himself on, pulled Felix off also, and when each lit they hurt themselves. Felix's face looked something what worse for wear and Tom had his jaw broken. Under care of Dr. Bartlett Thomas is doing very well. We presume Felix is doing alright too as we have heard nothing averse, from him. * Accident occurred Monday, December 24, 1894.
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1 MARCH 1895. HARMON, SUMNER, KANSAS. CENSUS. PAGE 14.
CICERO POST OFFICE ADDRESS. ENTRY 89. FELIX BLANKENSHIP, AGE 25, FARMER, WHITE, FARMER, BORN KENTUCKY.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 21 MARCH 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Felix Blankenship sends the NEWS to H. Blankenship, Randolph, Texas. *H. Blankenship was Felix's older half brother.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
CICERO NEWS. Felix Blankenship leaves for Kentucky soon.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 15 AUGUST 1895, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP, FRANK PHILLIPS AND JIM CROSS LEFT FOR THE STRIP YESTERDAY, TO THRESH WITH JIM ALLEN'S MACHINE.
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BPN. 25 June 1896. Thursday. Page 1.
Felix Blankenship drove to Wellington Monday and transacted business.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 9 JUNE 1898, THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
At the elections of officers in A.O.U.W. Lodge held Monday night June 6, 1898, the following were selected for ensuing term, O.C. Watson, P.M.; A.D. Loer M.W.; T.U. Andrews recorder; Daniel Robertson Fin.; John Siceloff receiver; Felix Blankenship Overseer; Henry Ohlman foreman; C. Knox Guide; L.B. Fisher I.W.; C.A. Barry O.W.; Dr. Roberts Med. Ex.; J.N. Blankenship Trustee.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. BELLE PLAINE SUMNER, KANSAS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 2.
Felix Blankenship arrived home today from his visit to California. *Wonder if this is a blooper and they meant Kentucky?
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JANUARY 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Felix Blankenship returned this morning from an extended visit in Southern Kentucky. He reports a good time.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Nick Blankenship drove into town Tuesday and while going east at the Barton corner his team got scared at a calf which a boy was running. The team turned quickly and threw him out, almost breaking his neck. They ran north through one or two of Thomas Helms fences til at last it ran into a wife fence, badly cutting each horse. Dr. Sippy sewed up the cuts but Felix Blankenship whose team it was, says they are ruined.
This is a serious happening, besides right now while corn planting is at its height, the team was in demand.
Nick is hardly able to turn his head this morning.
The accident happened Tuesday, 18 April 1899.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 20 APRIL 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Alumni Entertainment, Saturday, 22 April 1899 by A.O.U.W.
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BELLE PLAINE DEFENDER. 28 SEPTEMBER 1899, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Harold Herrick, Professor George C. Wakefield, Turner Barnett, Professor T.W. Butcher, J. Robert Gillam, Professor W.M. Massey, and Professor E. Kelley, of Wellington, and Misters Felix and Nick Blankenship (brothers) and James Mackey indulged in a coon hunt down by the Ninnescah river on Saturday night. The fact that they didn't catch any coons should not discourage the gentlemen in the least, since it has been discovered that all coons don't look alike anymore, and they should renew their hunt.
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KENTUCKY, COUNTY MARRIAGES, 1783-1965.
RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. YEARS IN MARRIAGE BOOK 1899-1902. PAGES 160-161.
PAGE 160.
MALE.
DATE OF MARRIAGE JANUARY 7, 1900. FELIX BLANKENSHIP. RESIDENT OF SUMNER COUNTY, KANSAS, AGE 30 YEARS. FIRST MARRIAGE. FARMER. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
FEMALE.
JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE, RESIDENT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FIRST MARRIAGE. BORN IN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY. FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH BORN RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
TO BE MARRIED AT RESIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S FATHER JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE ON 7TH JANUARY 1900.
I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. WITNESS MY HAND, THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900.
FELIX BLANKENSHIP
ATTEST: A.H. BAUGH.
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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, THAT ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900 THE RITES OF MATRIMONY WERE LEGALLY SOLEMNIZED BY ME BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE AT THE HOME OF JOHN S. WOOLDRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF RUSSELL IN THE PRESENCE OF MAUD WILLIAMS, LEON A. McCLURE AND LUTHER BLANKENSHIP.
SIGNED J. G. WINFREY
PAGE 161.
MARRIAGE BOND
FELIX BLANKENSHIP AS PRINCIPAL, HIS BROTHER THOMAS ALEXANDER BLANKENSHIP AS SURETY. ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BOND. BOND BETWEEN FELIX BLANKENSHIP AND JOSIE M. WOOLDRIDGE. DATED AT JAMESTOWN, RUSSELL, KENTUCKY 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 1900. A.H. BAUGH, CLERK COUNTY COURT.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 25 JANUARY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
Felix Blankenship returned Monday from Kentucky where he has been for several months. He brought her with him this time. Felix says it will save car fare. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship have the best wishes of a host of friends and we extend the hearty welcome of the community to Mrs. B. May they live long and prosper.
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THE KIOWA NEWS. KIOWA, KANSAS. 27 APRIL 1900, FRIDAY. PAGE 2.
THE SOUTHERN KANSAS MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE PAID OUT THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS TO: S.Lawless, Belle Plaine, $71.00. Felix Blankenship, Belle Plaine, $81.25. A.G. Forney, Belle Plaine, $97.50
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THE SUMNER COUNTY STAR. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 9 MAY 1900, WEDNESDAY. PAGE 1. Nick and Felix Blankenship were down Thursday from Belle Plaine.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 JULY 1900, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
OTTO LANE HURT.
Tuesday while riding on a wheat wagon near Net Bishop's machine south of town, Otto Lane caught his foot in the brake and had it severely mashed. He undertook to come home but couldn't and was found by Felix Blankenship who brought him to town. Dr. Bartlett was called and examined the foot and found no bones were broken but the foot is in bad shape and it may be weeks before he can use it. * The accident took place Tuesday, 17 July 1900.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 23 AUGUST 1900. THURSDAY. PAGE 1.
Elmer and Lester Wooldridge came out from Kendall, Kentucky last Friday and will visit Felix Blankenship. * The date they came out was Friday, 17 August 1900. Elmer Wooldridge was a brother to Josephine Wooldridge to whom Felix Blankenship married.
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Died young while his wife was expecting their 1st child. He never saw the baby. Consequently, the baby boy, Elmer Felix Blankenship, died shortly after being born. Elmer Felix is buried alongside his father at the Lawless -Blankenship Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Kansas. His wife remarried. (Felix did have epilepsy. You can find this on the Sumner County, Kansas website. Along with why Cornelius Blankenship died also.) Jamestown, KY. Marriage Records: Blankenship, Felix, 30, married Josephine Myrtie Wooldridge, age 21, on 7 January 1900 at bride's fathers home, in the presence of Maud Williams, Leon McClure, & Luther Blankenship.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901. PAGE 8.
DIED. Felix Blankenship who had been sick for a number of weeks died Friday evening at his home south of town and was buried Saturday, the A. O. U. W. lodge having charge of the remains. He was laid to rest in the Lawless cemetery. A young wife is left besides brothers and sisters to mourn his demise. His trouble was of long standing, having lately been in a hospital in Kansas City but he failed to get relief. The NEWS joins with his many friends in an expression of sorrow at his death.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1901, PAGE 8. RESOLUTIONS. Adopted by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83. A.O.U.W. on the death of Brother Felix Blankenship. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to enter the ranks of our brotherhood and remove therefrom our esteemed brother and friend, Felix Blankenship, who departed this life on the 16th day of February 1901, Therefore be it resolved by Belle Plaine Lodge No. 83, that we hereby extend to his bereaved widow and to his other relatives our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement. Resolved, that Brother Blankenship was one of our most faithful and energetic members. Resolved, that in memory of him and his services to the order, the altar be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow, ans also to the editors of the Belle Plaine papers for publication. A. G. Forney, S. C. Jones, J. W. Forney,
Committee.
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THE KANSAS WORKMAN (GREAT BEND, KANSAS). 1 JUNE 1901, SATURDAY. PAGE 26. An article about the Belle Plaine Lodge.
On March 1st Belle Plaine Lodge, No. 83, has a membership of 100. Brother Felix Blankenship having been taken from us by death February 15, 1901, leaving his young wife to whom he had been married but a year, in comfortable circumstances because of full rate A.O.U.W. policy. Needless to say she had the sympathy and support of the entire lodge, for Brother Blankenship was one of our most enthusiastic members, and devoted his energies entirely to the support of the A.O.U.W., without any division of sentiment.
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PEOPLE'S VOICE. WELLINGTON, KANSAS. 3 OCTOBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 8.
Nick Blankenship and his son Felix Cornelius Blankenship (b. 1890), took in the circus in Wichita Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Josie Blankenship and her brother, Elmer Wooldridge.
* Josie Wooldridge Blankenship, was the widow of Felix Blankenship b. (1869-1901), brother of Nick Blankenship. So, it was Nick taking his sister-in-law and her brother to the circus along with his son.
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BELLE PLAINE NEWS. 19 DECEMBER 1901, THURSDAY. PAGE 5.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF A.O.U.W.
During the twenty years the organization only three deaths. M.B. Kilmer, Felix Blankenship and A.R. Palmer. Still 11 original charter members living.
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