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The Liberty Tribune 1867
DEATHS IN THE LIBERTY TRIBUNE, CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

The following death notices appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay 
County, Missouri during the year of 1867.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).

Jan 4, 1867:
Near this city, on Tuesday the 24th ult., Mrs. Sarah Kidd, wife of Thomas J. 
Kidd, Esq., aged about 46 years.

Major General S. R. Curtis died of apoplexy at Omaha a few days ago, aged about 
60 years.

Jan 11, 1867:
In this city, on the 8th inst., John L. Gordon, aged about 35 years, and son of 
the Hon. T.C. Gordon.

Dr. Thomas M. Morton, formerly of this city, and son of the late Thos. M. 
Morton, died recently in California.  He was a son-in-law of Hon. P.L. Edwards, 
formerly of Richmond.

Jan 18, 1867:
We regret to hear that Solomon Levi Esq., on of our best and oldest citizens, 
died on the 11th.  He was aged about 65 years.  Peace to his ashes.

Suicide. – On Sunday morning last Mr. Wm. Jones, living near this city, hung 
himself to a sapling near his residence, with a hamestring.  He had been 
diseased in mind for some time.  He was aged 72 years, and had removed to this 
county only some eight months ago from Clinton. 

Jan 25, 1867:
Gen. James Ford, formerly of the Second Colorado Cavalry, died in Akron, Ohio, 
on the 12th inst., of palsy.  Our readers will remember Gen. Ford as being in 
this county with Col. Jennison in 1864.  

Feb 1, 1867:
In this city on Sunday the 27th Jan., 1867, Mary, infant daughter of Darius and 
P. Gittings.
“Weep not for those
Who sink within the arms of death,
Ere yet the chilling wintry breath
Of sorrow o’er them blows;
But weep for those who here remain,
The mournful heritors of pain.”

William Pixlee, aged 78 years, departed this life suddenly at the residence of 
his son, Peter C. Pixlee, on Saturday, January 26th, 1867.
Bro. Pixlee came to this State from Kentucky about 25 years ago.  He was a 
member of the Baptist Church for more than fifty years, and for many years a 
member of the Second Baptist of Liberty.  Bro. Pixlee was a regular attendant 
on the meetings of his Church.  But his seat in God’s earthly sanctuary will 
now be vacant; but only as we have reason to hope, that he may worship in God’s 
Temple. He has left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his 
death.  They need not sorrow as those who have no hope; for he sleeps in Jesus, 
and only waits the summons of God to rise from his tomb in the likeness of his 
blessed Savior.  May we all be in readiness to appear in His presence at any 
moment.
“Death rides on every passing breeze
And lurks in every flower;
Each season has its own disease,
Its Peril every hour.”

Died – In this county, on Sunday night the 6th of January, Mr. Martin Griffith, 
aged 87 years.- Fulton Telegraph.
Mr. Griffith was born in Greenbriar county, Va.; his father moved to Fayette 
county, Ky., when a small boy – now Nicholas co. – and lived there 50 years, 
and then moved to Callaway county, Mo., where he lived 33 years.  He was an 
active member of the Masonic Fraternity for 65 years, and was buried with 
Masonic honors at his late residence.  He was an active member of the 
Presbyterian Church for 25 years, and lived to see all of his children become 
members of the same church, and died in full confidence and trust in his 
Redeemer.
Mr. J.A. Griffith an old resident of Clay county, is a son of Mr. M. Griffith; 
and our present Postmaster, Mr. A.M. Griffith, is a grandson.  

Death of Maj. John G. Price. – We regret to announce the death of Maj. Jno. G. 
Price.  He died at his residence in this city on Wednesday night last, after a 
protracted illness.  Thus has passed away another of our oldest and best 
citizens – a man universally beloved by those who enjoyed his acquaintance, for 
his many good qualities of head and heart, and whose death will be deplored by 
hundreds in this and other States.  Maj. Price was foremost in every enterprise 
having for its object the good of his county or State, and in years past he 
served with distinction in the Senate of Missouri.  May he sleep in peace.  He 
will be buried this morning at 11 o’clock, in the yard of his late residence.

Feb 8, 1867:
Died – In Clay county, Mo., January 30th 1867, Clemence, infant daughter of 
Robert S. and Helen P. Reardin, aged 19 months and 1? days.
“And yet I would not call thee back,
To cull youth’s short lived flowers,
For souls like thine are first to leave
This dreary world of ours.
A brighter sky bends o’er thy way,
Beyond this earthly gloom;
And fadeless light around thee falls,
Where Eden’s roses bloom.

But yet these human hearts will ache,
And throb wit yearning pain,
And blindly toward thine upper life
Our spirits reach in vain.
Amid the gloom of worldly mists
Our erring footsteps roam;
But thou more pure and blest than we,
Wert first to reach thy home.”                        “G.”

Death of L.A. Benoist. – There is confirmation, of the painful report, that has 
been in circulation for the last few days, of the death of one of our oldest 
and well know citizens, Mr. Louis A. Benoist, the eminent banker, who died in 
Havana, on the 15th of January.  His remains are now on the way, and due notice 
will be given of the funeral.  
Mr. Benoist was a native of St. Louis, born August 13th, 1803.  His mother, a 
daughter of Charles Sanguinette, was also born here, and his grandmother was a 
contemporary with Laclede, the Chouteaus and others who came to St. Louis at 
the earliest period of its history.  His father, Francois M. Benoist, was a 
trader with the Indians and removed from Canada to this place in 1790.
His banking career was a long one, honorable and successful.  Through his 
perseverance, industry and economy, he amassed a very large estate, estimated 
in value at about three millions of dollars.
Mr. Benoist was thrice married.  His first wife was Miss Barton, of Kaskaskia, 
Illinois; his second, Miss Hackny, of Pennsylvania; and the third Miss Sarah e. 
Wilson, daughter of John Wilson, of New Jersey.  He had twenty children, 
thirteen of whom are no living. – Mo. Republican.

Feb 22, 1867:
Sad Affair – Yesterday, evening just before going to press, a sad affair 
occurred in Thos. H. Baylis’ store, this city, which resulted in the death of 
Frank Keys, and old citizen of this county, who was shot by James Roberts.  
Coroner Nance empanelled a jury and proceeded to hold an inquest on the body.  
Roberts immediately gave himself up to the sheriff, and as the case will be 
fully investigated, and our space is limited we cannot give particulars in our 
issue.  Mr. Keys leaves a family who have the sympathy of our community in 
their bereavement – Richmond Conser.

Mar 8, 1867:
In this county on the 7th of Feb., 1867, at the residence of his son-in-law, 
Mr. T.H. Best, Mr. James McMurray, aged 67 years.

Mr. James M. Beach, a citizen of Kansas City, departed this life, after a 
protracted illness February 7th, 1867, in the 48th year of his age.  He was 
first taken with typhoid fever, which soon assumed a chronic form and ended his 
days.  His last weeks were spent with his brother-in-law near Smithville, Clay 
county.  

Mar 15, 1867:
Died, in Weston, on the 8th inst., after a protracted illness, Mrs. A.T. 
Morton, daughter of the late Col. John Thornton, aged about 45 years.  

On the 8th inst., at the residence of his father, in Clay county, Mo., Mr. 
James B. Winn, son of Elizabeth S. and Willis H. Winn, aged 27 years.
Death has claimed the loved one,
Broken the dearest ties;
He touched the aching hearts
While tears benumbed their eyes.

The bitter tears no more
Be found about thy eyes,
Fro Jimmie calls thee now
To meet him in the skies.          X.

In this county on the 7th, Mrs. -----  Prather, wife of Mr. Baruch Prather, 
aged about 40 years. 

To the memory of my friend Wm. Darby, who departed this life on Wednesday at 10 
o’clock, March 6th, 1867.  His age I know not, but he was in the prime of life.
Friends why should we murmur at Fate’s decree,
In the taking of our loved one into an eternity.
His life, like the meteor, though but short
Brilliant in its pathway even to every heart.

Deeply and sadly thy loss do we implore
Yet would we rob thee of thy greatest store;
God forbid! rather let us our every action guide,
And follow the example of our loved one that hath died!

Though young, noble and generous even to a fault,
Yet by God’s holy will laid in the lonely vault;
Even at the age when life’s pleasures are most desired
When Earth’s attractions and friends are most admired

When all that life could promise and hold dear
The electric flash of Death summoned him to hear;
Thy race is ended, and thy work is done;
Join the Saints, ‘tis the decree of the Holy One;

And this the reason, that thy friends may ne’er forget, 
Time is while here on Earth to prepare for Death,
Lest like the hurried storm or lightning flash,
their spirits into an Eternity may be dashed;

And now we would thy memory be over cherished,
And that the scenes of thy death-bed may ne’er be tarnished;
But ever locked in memory’s cell, and kept to tell
That one with Christ can die, and “all is well.”          G.

Mar 29, 1867:
In Jackson county, on the 18th inst., Mrs. Constance P. Ball, wife of R.A. 
Ball, in the 35th year of her age, and formerly of the vicinity of Liberty.

Died, at his residence on Saturday evening, the 23rd March, Saint Clair 
Dimmitt, aged 59 years, 4 months and 27 days.
The deceased was born in Berkley County, Virginia, and at an early age he 
emigrated to Ohio.  In 1833 he came to Missouri, and has been a resident of 
Clay County ever since.  He always bore an unimpeachable character; and his 
loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

Apr 5, 1867:
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the 23d ult., of congestion of the lungs, Albert 
J., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Clark.

Murder and Lynching at Sedalia.
The town of Sedalia was thrown into excitement on Saturday afternoon last, by 
the murder of Joe. Geimer, a citizen of Sedalila.  The cold blooded deed was 
perpetrated by Joe Woods, one of Bacon Montgomery’s men.  Without any 
provocation or previous difficulty, so far as known, Woods shot Geimer through 
the breast killing him instantly.  Immediately after the occurrence the 
citizens caught Woods, put a rope around his neck, and after beating him almost 
to death, they dragged him through the town, and finally hung him, after which, 
to make “assurance doubly sure” they shot him through the head.  He was dragged 
till not a particle of clothing was left on him, and the track the whole 
distance stained with blood.  He was nearly dead when hung up.
A private letter relating these facts states that no one knows who killed 
Woods.  An inquest was held, and the verdict of the Coronor’s jury was 
that “Joe Woods came to his death by the hands of persons unknown to the jury.”
The body hung stark-naked until 9 o’clock on Sunday morning, and was frozen.  
Woods was a sergeant under Bacon Montgomery, and was charged with robbing 
Mitchell, a banker at Lexington, and participating in other crimes and outrages 
by the militia at that place.  Geimer was formerly a porter at Weil & Bro’s of 
this city.  He was engaged in business in Sedalia, and was respected by all who 
knew him.

Capture and Massacre at Ft. Buford. –A letter from the wife of a distinguished 
army officer at St. Louis, confirms the report of the capture of Fort Buford at 
the mouth of the Yellow Stone river.  Colonel Rankin, his wife, children and 
the whole garrison, in all 80 souls were slaughtered.  Colonel Rankin had 
represented for fully 4 months his inability to resist prolonged attack by the 
force the Indians brought against him and the position.  Private letters say he 
anticipated his fate and made good his promise to friends that he would defend 
the position to the last man.  He repulsed with his small force attacks of 
2,000 or 3,000 Indians, killing 300 and wounding over 1,000 before he was 
overwhelmed.  It is generally supposed that Colonel Rankin shot his wife to 
prevent her falling into the hands of the Indians.  

Apr 12, 1867:
Died, in this county, April 4th, 1867, Indie A., infant daughter of Elisha and 
Philena d. Benton, aged 7 months and 26 days.

Murder in Ridgly. – A man named Spratt, lliving near Ridgly, Mo., was killed by 
one Anderson a few days ago.
The Platte County Reveille says that the devil appears to have a bill of sale 
of Ridgly.  More outlawry and crime exists in that locality than in any other 
section of this or any other country.  Good citizens tell us that they are 
going to move to more peaceful and less radical localities.  It is needless to 
say that Ridgly is radical, almost to a man.  

Apr 19, 1867:
Death of Hon. D.D. Burnes.
WE announce with feelings of profound regret, this morning, the death of the 
distinguished gentleman whose name heads this article, and the announcement 
will be read with equal regret by thousands of friends scattered over Clay and 
other counties.  The Leavenworth Commercial referring to the sad event, 
says: “A cloud of deep gloom and mourning is cast over our neighboring city of 
Weston, by the loss of this most estimable and beloved gentleman, and amiable, 
benevolent and useful citizen, which occurred at twenty minutes past 10 
o’clock, Sunday night, of disease of the heart, in the forty-third year of his 
age, in the full faith of having experienced full Christian religion.  Thus, in 
the prime of life, and in the midst of usefulness, is stricken down the devoted 
husband, affectionate father, and kind brother.  A business man of the first 
order, a most successful politician, of even national reputation, leaving as 
mourners six orphan children, four brothers, and a sister, and many members of 
both branches of the Legislature of Missouri, with whom he has served, and are 
scattered over the State; many of whose names he mentioned in his last hours 
with great apparent pleasure.
Less than twelve months ago he buried his wife, whom he idolized – the loss of 
whom proved too much for his affectionate heart.”

Noah Stapleton, of Howard county, died, the other day, of hydrophobia.  He was 
bitten in December last by a mad dog.  The “mad stone” was immediately applied, 
as it was thought, with the most desirable effect.  But is seems that the 
peculiar poison of the rabid animal lied dormant until circumstances unknown 
developed itself again, which finally baffled science in its attempts to 
radicate it from the system.  

Apr 26, 1867:
In this city, on the 19th inst., at the residence of Judge Jones, after a 
protracted illness, Mrs. Eliza Rickards, wife of Capt. Jos. H. Rickards, aged 
about 30 years.

E. Norton Wilson died at the residence of his father, Hon. John Wilson in 
Platte City, on the 17th inst.

Died. – We mentioned in our last week’s issue the fact of a lady in Boone 
county, Mrs. Jas. Waters, giving birth to four children.  We are sorry to learn 
since then that the mother and children are all dead.  The mother died on the 
same day she gave birth to the children.  Three of the children died within an 
hour after birth.  The other one lived but a day and a half. – Jefferson City 
Tribune.

Strange Death of a Good Citizen.
Hon. Daniel D. Burnes, of Weston, Mo., died at his home day before yesterday.  
The sad incidents connected with his life during the past twelve months, have 
lent a mournful interest to his demise.  His home was a good cheer to all who 
had every partaken of its hospitalities.
His wife was one of the most estimable ladies in the land.  She died about a 
year since.  So devoted was Mr. Burnes to his wife that he would at times lay 
on her grave all night, vowing that he wanted to die and be buried with her.  
He stated from time to time that he would die within a year from her death.  
Exactly within one day of his promise, Mr. Burnes died of a broken heart, 
occasioned by the loss of one whom he loved with an undying devotion.
He was formerly a representative in the General Assembly; filled many offices 
of honor and trust, and as a man was esteemed by all who knew him. – Kansas 
City Journal of Commerce, 16th inst.

Recently Mr. Bird Lockhart, deceased, formerly of Missouri, died at Galveston, 
Texas, leaving his entire estate, real and personal, to Mr. Wm. Lockhart – a 
nephew and farmer of Buchanan county, in this State – appraised by the Public 
Administrator at $216,000,  stock sold for gold and silver to the amount of 
$26,000 and $12,600 in gold, deposited in Bank.

May 3, 1867:
St. Louis, March 28, 1867.
Dear Bro. Wright: It is with sorrow that we inform her many Christian brethren 
and warm personal friends, of the death of our much loved sister Mrs. Adeliza 
T. Morton.  She died at the residence of her brother-in-law, the Hon. John 
Doniphan, at Weston, on the 8th day of March, 1867, in the 43d year of her 
age.  She was born in Clay county, and was a daughter of the late Col. John 
Thornton, who was long the enlightened useful and popular representative of 
that county, and during several sessions speaker of the House.  She was 
educated by Prof. Patterson, at Fayette, where she formed many warm 
friendships, that have not terminated with her life, as their many letter of 
condolence evince.  In 1843 she was married to Mr. William Morton, from Mason 
Count7y, Kentucky.  This marriage for a time was smiled on by a kind 
providence, they had three lovely children, but too soon the destroyer cam as 
he ever comes into our domestic Edens.  Her husband died far from his home in 
1850, her eldest son in 1852, and her second in 1861, when he gave bright 
promise of future usefulness.  The dark pall of mourning was thus early cast 
over her widowed life, but as each dark shadow passed over her it only seemed 
to chasten and render more lovely her pure and beautiful Christian character.  
Her sorrows endeared her to all, and her sublime submission to the chastening 
hand excited their admiration and love.  She was an earnest zealous member of 
the Christian Church at Liberty for nearly twenty years, and the bright 
evidences of her faith and piety were constantly shining forth daring her 
intense suffering of many months devotion.  All that skill and constancy could 
achieve was done by her learned and attentive physicians, and the watchful 
kindness of her loving daughter and sisters, anticipated every want.  But this 
could only alleviate suffering, not stay for a moment the stern and unrelenting 
march of disease.  But her unwavering confidence in the promises of the gospel, 
grow stronger and brighter as the wasting firs of life slowly waned, and on the 
strong pinions of faith and hope, she rose triumphantly above the sufferings of 
life, and the terrors of death.  In the last sad moments of separation she felt 
not for her self, she sorrowed for the living, and especially for her lovely 
daughter (an only child) just budding into womanhood, that age when peculiarly 
the directing counsels of a sensible and pious mother are so essential to guide 
the experience of youth through the wilderness of the world.  But with 
sorrowing confidence she confided her child to her many kind relatives, but 
especially to His all protecting care, “who tempers the wind to the shorn 
lamb,” and who she knows was a husband to the widow and a father to the 
orphan.  This she could do with more confidence, as Lizzie had connected 
herself with the congregation at Columbia, while a student of Christian 
college.  We ask you to pardon this long notice, we know how valuable is your 
space, but it is a testimonial due to the cherished memory of the dead, it is 
also with the hope of inciting the young to emulate her bright example.  The 
most exalted incentive to a life of religious purity and personal excellence, 
is eternal life, the fruition of such a life is the highest enjoyment of time, 
and the proper and just commendation of those whose purity of life shed a halo 
around their path, is surely a grand and ennobling incentive to the living, to 
devote their energies to the work of the Master.
Your Brother,             D.  

May 17, 1867:
Died, in Clinton county, suddenly,  on the 11th inst., of disease of the heart, 
Mrs. Anna E. Balch, wife of E.C. Balch, Esq., and daughter of James M. Watkins, 
Esq., of Clay county, aged abut 23 years. 

Obituary.
I have no language that can describe the sorrows of a desolate, grief stricken 
heart, and yet I think the death of Mrs. Eliza J. Rickards deserves something 
more than a passing notice.  Hers was no ordinary death bed – for over four 
months she suffered as few suffer on a dying bed; and now we witness these no 
more, we can realize that she is indeed gone.  Her voice is no longer heard – 
her chair is vacant; - the mortal has put on immortal, and we will never know 
her again as she was in this world; but oh! how many scenes will memory recall 
and bring her vividly before us again.  She was not afraid to die, and why 
should we fear for her.  Has not He told us when we are weary and heavy laden 
to “Come unto Him” and find rest?  Best of sisters and kindest of husband’s, I 
know that you feel that you cannot give her up; but He does “all things well.”  
There are many others that grieve – the aged father and loving mother, brothers 
and sisters; in a word, all except the smiling babe, for whom she cheerfully 
gave her own life.  Rest, gentle friend, little Maggie is kindly cared for – 
even a mother could do no more.
Eliza J. Rickards was born January 24th, 1839, was married November 18th, 1863 
and died April 19th, 1867, at 10 o’clock and ?? a. m.

Her sister then she addressed,
Whose tears were streaming down her breast;
She clasped her tenderly and said;
“Remember her when I am dead.”

Remember thee! Yes, while the pulse
Of life beats strong and free;
By all I love on Earth or Heaven,
I will remember thee.

Forget you! Forget you! How can I forget?
When not a sigh leaves me but breathes of regret
When not a thought passes, but finds in my breast
A hope for your future, a prayer for your rest.
Liberty, Mo., May 3d, 1867

Captain James rudd, an old citizen of Louisville, died in that city on Tuesday 
last.  He removed from Maryland to Louisville in 1808, and died aged seventy 
eight.

Farewell!  Farewell!!
The hand of the Lord has again, for the third time during the present 
generation, visited a once happy family of fifteen loving souls, and summoned 
from its fireside circle one of its most beloved and ever cherished members, 
that of the wife of Mr. Berryman Shaver, daughter of B. & N Soper, in the 26th 
year of her age, leaving behind a sweet little babe, never to know and feel the 
love and care of a dear mother.  She died of Consumption, having been in almost 
constant suffering for six long months.  She departed in full consciousness of 
her death, awaiting with patience for her last moment.  During her last hours 
of stay here, she summoned her beloved husband, father and mother, brothers and 
sisters to her bedside, exhorting them one and all to prepare to meet her in 
that blessed land that knows no parting, bidding them one and all a lasting 
farewell; then calling upon her loved sisters to sing a song, says “I am going 
home.” In a few moments the Angels had that lovely spirit, and were on their 
flight to its happy home.  Hard, hard indeed it is to give up one so good, so 
lovely, so meek, beloved by all who knew her.  But the Lord God giveth and He 
also taketh away, and we must obey His calling. 
Angels watch that spirit, whilst the body turns to dust,
And we who yet remain in Christ and heaven trust.

Horrible Accident – A Little Boy Dragged to Death by a Mule.
In the Platte County Reveille of the 10th inst., is related a shocking accident 
that occurred in Platte City on Sunday evening last, Charles E. Almond, a most 
promising little boy about twelve years old, son of Mrs. B. Almond, was killed 
under the following distressing circumstances:  He was leading a mule to water, 
by a rope some 20 feet long, a large part of which he held coiled in his hand.  
A buggy of Mr. Fred Krouse, which passed him frightened the mule, and in the 
little fellow’s attempts to hold it, the rope became fastened round his arm, he 
was jerked down, and the mule dashed off at a furious rate over a rocky street, 
dragging the unfortunate boy after him.
Every effort was made by those who witnessed the horrible affair, to check the 
mule, but in vain, and when he finally stopped the boy was picked up 
insensible, his clothes nearly stripped from him and his head frightfully 
lacerated.  He was conveyed to his mother’s house and physicians summoned, but 
all efforts to resuscitate him were unavailing, and the little fellow breathed 
his last in two hours after the accident.  The Reveille relates a singular 
coincidence connected with the accident.  It says:
Just about two years ago, almost to a day, a little son of Mr. Noah Beery, the 
adjoining neighbor of Mrs. Almond, was thrown from a horse at the identical 
spot where the accident above recorded occurred, and was dragged in the same 
manner, and died soon after.  As in the same instance his horse was frightened 
by Mr. Krouse’s horse, as he was passing.  The body was picked up in the same 
place and Dr. Baldwin, when summoned was in both instances in his stable 
feeding his horses.  Both accidents occurred at the same hour and on the same 
day of the week.  The coincidence is singular.  

May 24, 1867:
In this county on the 14th inst., Peter Boggess, Esq., aged about 50 years.

May 31, 1867:
In this city, at the residence of Judge Chrisman, on the 25th inst., after a 
protracted illness, Miss L. Bettie Roane, formerly of Virginia, aged about 20 
years.

Died, at the residence of her husband, Mr. O.P. Mitchell, in clay county, Mo., 
May 19th, 1867, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, aged about 41 years.
The deceased had been in feeble health for many years, but was confined to a 
bed of sickness only a few days.  She was fully conscious that the hour of her 
departure was near at hand, and conversed with unusual composure of her 
approaching dissolution.  Long before, as she humbly trusted, she had found 
Jesus precious to her soul, and though not in connection with any branch of the 
visible church, her hope in Christ did not fail her in the trying hour.  She 
has left a husband and two children, and aged mother and other relatives to 
mourn, but not as those who have no hope, knowing that “them which sleep in 
Jesus will God bring with Him.”
“O! for the death of those,
Who slumber in the Lord!
Oh, like theirs, my last repose,
Like theirs my last reward.”

Mr. John B. Shaw, one of the men murdered at Richmond, was one of the best and 
most enterprising in Upper Missouri.  There has been no enterprise of great 
public benefit agitated in the last twenty years of which John B. Shaw was not 
a warm advocate and worker.  To Richmond and Ray county he has been the back 
bone and sinew – having made more substantial improvements in buildings, stock, 
&c., than any other ten men.  He was very popular, and had just been elected 
Mayor of Richmond on the conservative ticket.
We were not acquainted with the Messrs. Griffin, the other two men murdered by 
fiends, but learn they were good men – quiet and orderly in all their actions – 
and highly esteemed by their neighbors. 

We regret to learn that Mr. Mace Rust, an old and highly esteemed citizen of 
this county, died on Wednesday morning last, aged about 60 years.

Jun 28, 1867:
Died, on the 20th of June, 1867, at the residence of Thomas H. Best, in Clay 
County, of Consumption, Geo. M. Deane, aged 24 years.

Departed this life on the 10th of May, in Clinton county, Mo., in the 26th year 
of her age, Mrs. Anna Balch, consort of Mr. E.C. Balch.
The subject of this sketch was the daughter of James M. Watkins, of Clay 
county.  She professed religion when fourteen years of age, and was baptized 
into the fellowship of Providence Church, Clay county, Mo., by Rev. R.C. Hill.  
From that time to the hour of her death she lived an exemplary Christian.  
Naturally of a mild and amiable disposition, and blending with it the graces of 
the Christian character, she was beloved by all who knew her.  Though her 
departure was sudden, yet she leaves with the bereaved ones the consoling hope 
that she rests wit God.  It was the remark of a dying Christian once, “I die as 
I have lived.”  To live in the love and fear of God prepares us, through his 
grace, to meet him in peace.  She has left a little son, an only child, which 
may its father train in the fear of God; and may both meet her in that better 
land.
“Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.”

Jul 5, 1867:
Drowned, on 30th June, 1867, Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shurn, of Missouri 
City, (formerly of Liberty, Mo., ) aged 12 years, 6 months.
Fond parents mourn his loss – loving brother and sister look in vain for the 
companion of their childish sports – kind friends mourn his unlooked-for end.  
Yet amid our grief try to look upward for the only consolation of lasting 
benefit.  God the gracious giver of all things, is also the rewarder.  He give 
the word and we are into existence brought, and again He layest us with all our 
cares in everlasting sleep.  Resignation is the part of all His creatures.  “He 
doeth all things well.”  M. M.

Jul 6, 1867:
Died in this city on the 19th inst., Henry Leonard, in the 28th year of his 
age, of consumption.
He was a native of the town of Carlow, Ireland, and a brother of our fellow 
citizen, John Leonard, of this city.
“None knew him but to love him,
None named him but to praise.
He has left to mourn his loss his aged parents in poor suffering Ireland, and 
two brothers in Liberty, John and Thomas, and many admiring friends.
“Just as the sea rolls on wave after wave,
Doth generations follow to the grave.”

Jul 19, 1867:
The Funeral of Col. Jas. McCown, who died at his residence in this county on 
the 8th inst., of typhoid fever, was conducted at Smyrna Church by Revs. 
Wallace and Houx, and the remains buried in the Church Cemetery with Masonic 
honors, on the 10th inst., the lodge at this place officiating therein. – 
Warrensburg Standard.

Aug 2, 1867:
A Boy Commits Suicide. – On last Friday evening, while the family were at 
supper, Madison Biggerstaff, son of Samuel M. Biggerstaff, Esq., who resides 
abut four miles northeast of this place, hung himself with a bridle which he 
attached to the limb of an apple tree.  Not appearing at the table a little 
sister was sent to call him, who found him with the bridle around his neck and 
gave the alarm.  Although it had been but a few minutes since he was playing in 
the yard, apparently as happy as the other children, when taken down life was 
extinct.  He was only about twelve years of age, and, of course, could not have 
been in his right mind at the time.  – Plattsburg Register.

Aug 16, 1867:
Died, at Kansas City, on the 7th inst., Willie B., only child of Wm. and 
Virginia B. Millar, aged 22 months.
Death loves a shining mark!  The flower of the heart’s affections, the lovely 
bud upon which was lavished so much wealth of love and tenderness, the smiling 
sunbeam that made bright and glad-some the happy home, has passed away.  We 
dearly sympathize with the bereaved parents, but there is consolation in the 
words, “of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  Willie is now with the angels.  His 
little voice now mingles with the anthems of the blessed, his soft blue eye now 
beholds the glories of “our Father’s house,” while his infant footsteps echo 
round the great white throne.  Willie has only gone before, and waits your 
coming at the jeweled portals of the Great Beyond.             M.

A Horrible Tragedy.
One of the most terrible tragedies that it has ever been our lot to record, 
took place at the town of Plattsburg, Clinton county, Mo., on Friday night 
last.  It appears that a young man by the name of Ch. Jones had addressed Miss 
Mollie Steele, daughter of Col. Jack Steele, and had been peremptorily rejected 
by her, with the approval of her parents.  On Friday night as Miss Steele was 
returning home from some place of amusement, in company with a young gentleman, 
Jones stepped up to her and shot her dead, the ball passing through the head; 
and immediately turned and shot himself through the head, causing instant death.
The young lady so brutally murdered, was a great favorite with the people of 
the town, and her tragic fate created intense excitement, and the universal 
regret was that her murderer had been so successful in executing vengeance upon 
himself.
Miss Steele was aged about 18 years, and was a most accomplished and beautiful 
young lady, and was beloved by all who knew her, for her many endearing and 
noble qualities.
The death of this interesting young lady is a heavy blow to her parents and 
family, and we tender to them the heartfelt sympathies of the people of Clay 
county in this the hour of their great bereavement.
Miss Steele’s corpse is said to have been very beautiful indeed, with the smile 
of mirth and happiness that existed before the fatal shot, reflected on her 
almost angelic features.
The features of the murderer and suicide were wreathed in a smile as if the 
fatal act had been as balm to his wretched soul, and as if he died exulting in 
the horrid deed.

Aug 23, 1867:
Died, in St. Charles, Mo., on the morning of August 17th, Walter Lee, infant 
son of Jas. C. and Minnie P. Bright, aged three months.
“Ah! who could wish to keep him here.
Where sorrows blight life’s earliest bloom;
When Jesus calls in accents clear,
“Suffer the little one to come.”

Death of Gen. John Loughborough.
We were pained yesterday to learn of the death of Gen. John Loughborough, who 
expired during the morning at the residence of Isaac E. Price, Esq., near 
Morton, in this county.  Gen. L. was a native of Kentucky, born in 1808, and 
removed to this State when a young man.  For several years he held the office 
of Surveyor General of Missouri and Illinois, and was a gentleman of rare 
literary attainments.  His loss will be deeply deplored by his many friends. – 
Richmond Conservator.

Aug 30, 1867:
In this county on the 25th August, 1867, Mrs. Marinda J. Everman, wife of 
Joseph S. Everman, in the 34th year of her age.  The deceased was a native of 
Carter co., Ky.

Dr. W.A. Hopkins, proprietor of the Gillis House, Kansas City, died the other 
day, after a protracted illness. Dr. Hopkins was a native of Maysville, Ky., 
and stood deservedly high in the estimation of all who knew him.

Sep 13, 1867:
Died, on the 4th inst., at his residence in this county, Mr. Peter Writesman, 
in the 70th year of his age.  He was one of the oldest and bet citizens of Clay 
county, and a host of friends lament his death.  May he sleep in peace. 

Sep 20, 1867:
Death of Hon. H.J. Wolf. – Hon Henry J. Wolf, representative in the Missouri 
Legislature from the Western District of Platte county, died at the St. George 
Hotel in Weston, on Tuesday last.
This announcement will be read with great surprise and sorrow by his many warm 
friends in this county and State.  His illness, we are told, was of short 
duration and hundreds of his intimate friends will receive with the tidings of 
his death, the first intimation of his illness.
Mr. Wolf represented Platte county in the Legislature for several terms, with 
marked ability and distinction.
Mr. Wolf was buried on Wednesday last.  His wife and both of his children died 
within the last two years.  We believe he had no relative in this county or 
State.
May the sod of the valley rest lightly upon the ashes of Henry J. Wolf.  – 
Platte City Reveille.

Oct 4, 1867:
Mr. James Christy, formerly of Liberty, died at his residence in St. Louis, on 
the 1st inst.

In this county, at the residence of his brother, A.H. Cravens, Mr. Wm. F. 
Cravens, born Jan. 13, 1840, died Sept 12, 1867.

Departed this life Sept. 25th, 20 minutes after 11 o’clock, Keller, infant son 
of William and Eliza Thomason, aged one year, 5 months.
Oh that those whom we love so dearly should be thus early torn from our 
embrace.  The precious gem has gone; the painful truth crushes the bereaved 
hearts like arrows.  It is hard to give him up; yet he has gone.  Stilled are 
his little feet, and closed his laughing eyes.  We will watch no more for his 
dainty form; nor listen to his silvery voice.  Yet may God his Grace import to 
soothe their feeble, fainting hearts.  The little darling was too pure for 
earth; his sufferings great, yet he has passed the ordeal; he was called home 
ere his little fee had known the paths of sin.  Our Blessed Savior bid him come 
unto him, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.  And O how consoling to think, 
while you watched over his little bed, strove in vain to prolong his and sooth 
his dying pillow, that the angels were thronging the great white throne singing 
hallalujah to welcome the little traveler home.
“And O how sweet will Keller be,
When God has given him wings
To soar above this world of sin,
And sing as angels do.
Then let the bitter tears, no more,
Be found about thy eyes,
For thy darling calls thee now
To meet him in the skies.”

Funeral of Maj. Gen. Stirling Price.
The funeral of Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, which took place yesterday morning, 
was solemn and imposing.  As announced in the published notice, the body was 
removed yesterday morning to the First Methodist Church, corner of Eight Street 
and Washington avenue, where it remained in state until 2 P.M.  The church was 
visited by a large number of citizens, and for several hours almost a continued 
throng passed slowly by the bier.  The interior of the church had been 
fittingly prepared for the occasion.  The altar was draped in black, and bands 
of crape partially covered the railing, and hung in graceful festoons from the 
pulpit.  A well executed portrait of the deceased, taken in his younger days, 
was suspended in the rear of the altar.  The frame of this was also covered 
with crape.  The coffin was of mahogany, beautifully carved and polished, with 
handles of solid silver, the inside being lined with black velvet.  While in 
the church, the lid of the coffin remained removed, and the face of the General 
was plainly in view.  The expression was tranquil and serene.  It bore the 
marks of wasting disease, but still retained the indications of the generous, 
strong, self-reliant spirit that had once given it admiration.  The body was 
dressed in plain black broadcloth, the coat buttoned closely up, and the hands, 
covered with white gloves, were folded over the breast.  The coffin lid bore 
the following simple inscription in silver lettering surrounded by silver 
floweret leaves:
Major General Sterling Price,
Died September 29th, 1868,
Aged 58 years.
The funeral services, performed between two and three o’clock, were 
characterized by the severe and primitive simplicity peculiar to the Methodist 
Church, of which the General was a member.  The church was densely crowded, and 
the brief but pathetic remarks of the Rev. Dr. Smith were listened to with 
devout and reverent attention.
The services inside the Church being concluded, the body was removed to the 
hearse which was drawn by six black horses.  The following gentlemen acted as 
pall bearers: Chas. P. Chouteau, E.B. Ewing, Col. L.M. Kennett, Ex-Gov. Trusten 
Polk, Alexander J.P. Garesche, Robert Aull, Col. R.H. Musser, James Harrison, 
Joseph H. Conn, Maj Richard Morrison, Gen. W. Shields and Col. James R. 
Shaler.  The number of carriages in attendence was unusually large, and as they 
formed into line the cortege assumed a striking and impressive appearance.  As 
it slowly proceeded to the beautiful grounds of Bellefontaine Cemetery it 
attracted general attention and crowds assembled to see it pass.  On reaching 
the cemetery the body was placed in ;the receiving vault to remain until a 
final resting place shall have been prepared to receive it.
Simultaneously were celebrated the funeral obsequies of Mrs. Celeste Price, the 
only daughter of Gen. Thomas L. Price, of Jefferson City, and wife of Celsus 
Price, second son of Gen. Sterling Price, who died during child birth about ten 
minutes to twelve o’clock Sunday night.
Yesterday morning about 9 o’clock, a number of gentlemen, comrades and friends 
of Gen. Price, assembled in room No. 8, S.W. corner of Main and Chestnut 
streets, for the purpose of expressing in a collective and emphatic manner 
their regret at his death, and respect for his memory.  A series of resolutions 
were adopted appropriate to the occasion, and those present resolved to attend 
the funeral in a body.  

Lieut. Solon Orr, son of Hon. Sample Orr, formerly of this State, but now of 
Colorado, died of Yellow fever on the 10th inst., at Tortugas, where he was on 
duty.  He was a graduate of West Point, in the class of 1866, and was twenty 
years of age.  Lieut. Orr was a son-in-law of B.A. Huffard, Esq., of Jefferson 
City, and had many warm and admiring friends at and in the vicinity of our 
State Capital.

Oct 18, 1867:
In this city on the 7th inst., Mr. Thomas Morrison, aged about 60 years.

At his residence near this city, on the 10th inst., Miles C. Drake, aged about 
55 years.

Death of a Genius.  –Mr. Elias Howe, jr., the inventor of the sewing machine, 
died at his residence in Brooklyn Friday morning, 11th, after a severe and 
protracted illness.

Oct 25, 1867:
Death of an Aged Minister. – Elder Theodrie Boulware, of this State, died at he 
residence of his son-in-law, in Scott county, Ky., on the 21st on September, 
1867, in the 87th year of his age.  He was baptized into the O.O. Baptist 
Church in the year 1789.  He was minister of the gospel for 60 years, and in 
this calling acquired considerable reputation.  He was an excellent man and 
leaves many friends to mourn his loss.

Rev. E.I. Owen, L.L.D.
The announcement of the death of this estimable gentleman will be read with 
profound regret by his numerous friends in this section of the State, although 
their knowledge of his declining health had in some degree prepared them for 
the event.  We learn from a private letter that he died at the residence of his 
brother, near Chicago, Illinois; illustrating in death as throughout life, his 
perfect conviction of the truth of Christianity, and his confident assurance 
that he was going to a better world.  That confidence in our Heavenly Father, 
through the mediation of our Savior, was his last consolation – “May our last 
end be like his.”
Dr. Owen was eminently a literary man, and it is a matter of regret that his 
sermons, essays and fugitive pieces were not published, or at least preserved 
for publication during his life.  His writings, if yet collected, would make 
several volumes of essential value to the church of which he was a member, and 
a valuable acquisition to the literature of the century.  The sensitive modesty 
of character, however indicative of genius, which prevented his publishing his 
writings during life, should no longer prevent their being given to the public; 
and if he has appointed no literary executor, we hope some of his personal 
friends will collect and publish his works.
Although Dr. Owen died early in life, being comparatively a young man, all who 
enjoyed the honor of his intimate acquaintance, know how zealous he was in 
every good work, and that while conscientiously economical as to his private 
expenditure, he was always most liberal, and among the first to sustain and 
encourage all Christian and benevolent institutions, irrespective of sectarian 
bias and prejudice.
As the late President of “William Jewell College,” he was ardently devoted to 
the interests of the institution, and not merely desired but used every 
exertion to ensure its success.  Every graduate of the institution during his 
Professorship and Presidency, became warmly attached to him, and will long 
lament his decease.
We are sorry that we are not in possession of sufficient information upon the 
subject to inform your readers of the details of his early and laborious life, 
or the particulars of his late useful and Christian career.  We doubt not that 
it would afford useful lessons to the young, and a subject of hope full thought 
to the old.  We trust that some of his personal friends will give to the public 
a history of his life, more extended than the space afforded in the meager 
outline of a newspaper article.  We have read notices, auto-biographies and 
histories of various persons, much less worthy of commemoration and 
preservation than President Owen.  
Like most clergymen, Dr. Owen died in very moderate circumstances, but he had 
been employed for years in the collection of a valuable theological, literary 
and miscellaneous library, which we learn he devised by his last will to the 
Richmond College, in Virginia.  Dr. Owen was a member of the Missionary Baptist 
church, and he has evinced his attachment to this association by the bequest 
referred to, as it is under the management of the church of which he died a 
valued and esteemed member.                                X.

Nov 8, 1867:
In Plattsburg, on the 25th Oct., 1867, Fannie, infant daughter of John M. and 
Julia McMichael, aged 1 year, 1 month and 14 days.

In Dayton, Nevada, October 5th, Tillman Hickman, son of the late James L. 
Hickman, of Clay county, Mo., aged about 24 years.
The deceased was a native of Clay co., Mo.  He came to Dayton in 1863, and 
lived in the vicinity of this place up to the time of his death.  He was 
industrious, temperate and frugal, made friends of those who knew him, and on 
Sabbath afternoon, after appropriate funeral services, he was followed to his 
last resting place on earth by a good representation of our citizens.  Peace to 
his ashes and honor to his memory.   – Dayton (Nev.) Paper.

Nov 15, 1867:
At a meeting of the Members of the Clay county, Bar, held on the 28th day of 
October, A.D. 1867, on motion, Hon. Elijah H. Norton, was appointed President 
and, E.G. Hamilton, Secretary.  Upon the announcement of the death of the Hon. 
Stephen G. Cato, the following gentlemen were on motion, appointed a committed 
to draft resolutions adapted to the occasion, viz: Milton R. Singleton, Henry 
L. Routt, D.C. Allen, John W. Reid, James C. Murray, Wm. A. King, Wm. H. 
Woodson, James E. Lincoln and Samuel Hardwick, Esqrs.
The Committee reported the following resolutions, which were adopted:
1st.  Resolved, That we have learned with profound regret, the death of our 
esteemed friend, and fellow member of the Bar, the Hon. Stephen g. Cato, and as 
a testimony of our respect for his memory, will wear the customary badge of 
mourning upon the left arm, for thirty days.
2d. Resolved, That while the Bar, has lost one of its most estimable members, 
endeared to them, by intimate association, and a knowledge of his professional 
ability, the community have lost an honest and profound Lawyer, and reliable 
citizen.
3d.  Resolved, That Milton R. Singleton Esq., be requested to announce the 
decease of Judge Cato, to the several Courts of the county, and ask that these 
proceedings be entered upon the records.
4th.  Resolved, That Henry L. Routt, F. Gwinner and Thomas McCarty Esqrs,. are 
hereby, requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to the relatives of 
our deceased friend.
5th. Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be published in the newspaper 
of this Judicial Circuit and in the Missouri Republican.
E. H. Norton, President,  E.G. Hamilton, sec’y.

We learned from our exchanges that Dr. William Everett, formerly of this city, 
died at Memphis, on the 17th ult., from yellow fever.  Dr. E. was for many 
years a resident of this county and we are g ratified to announce that he died 
in the discharge of his duty, as an unpaid officer of the “Howard Benevolent 
Society” engaged in nursing and attending the sick of that city.  If our 
recollection is correct, a son of the deceased, died from typhoid fever, 
contracted at the bedside of a fellow student, upon whom he was assiduously 
attending.

From the Kansas City Advertiser we learn that Payne Jones was killed Wednesday 
night last, by James Chiles, at Independence.  It appears Chiles overheard 
Jones and two other plotting to rob him of a valuable horse.  They proposed to 
seize the animal in Mr. Chiles’ stable, that night.  The latter prepared 
himself, and as the thieves approached the stable, fired on them.  Jones was 
shot through and killed instantly.  Gold and greenbacks were found on his 
person.  Jones has long been known in that county, as one of the most desperate 
men in it.  He was the leader of the band which robbed the Richmond Bank.  
Subsequently he killed Williamson, while the latter and others were attempting 
to arrest him.  
He had left his two companions on this occasion, to watch the house wile he 
went to the stable to seize the horse.  They were to shoot Chiles, should he 
come out.  But as already stated, Chiles was outside, and prepared to defend 
his property. 

From Kansas
Leavenworth, Nov. 12. – Mr. Sid Jenkins, proprietor of the Planter’s Hotel, at 
Platte City, Mo., was killed this morning by a Negro named Albert Hughes, who 
had been in the employ of Mr. Jenkins, but discharged for some misconduct.  Mr. 
Jenkins had left his room to awaken the servants, and was standing in a door 
way, when he was shot, the ball entering his heart, killing him instantly.  
Five hundred dollars reward has been offered for the capture of the murderer.

Nov 29, 1867:
Died, in this city, Nov. 22d Lida, youngest daughter of Evan P., and Mary S. 
Mills, aged 4 years and 9 months.
The frail casket could contain the bright jewell no longer: her bright spirit 
has gone to God who gave.  In vain, we listen for the sweet voice, ‘tis hushed 
forever, the bright eyes are closed, the little hands so wont to caress us are 
motionless.  Her bright spirit now rests in the Realms of the blest, free from 
all sorrow and pain.  Our darling cannot come back to us, but we may meet her 
there.    M.

Died, at the residence of his grandfather, (Wm. R. Wilson, Esq., ) in Fulton, 
Mo., on Monday, November 18th, 1867, after a short illness.  Haywood, infant 
son of Isaac H. & Jennie A. Johnson, of Long Reach, West Va., aged 10 months.  

Dec 6, 1867:
Died, in this city, on the evening of the 3d of December, 1867, after an 
illness of about eleven months of Consumption, Mrs. Enna F. Miller, wife of 
Robert H. Miller, Editor of the “Liberty Tribune,” aged 37 years.

On the 18th of October, 1867 at the early age of nine months and six days, 
little Jim Eddie, infant son of Benj. R. & Mary Watkins, of Clinton co., Mo.
Father, mother and friends, weep not for those who have no hope; for Christ has 
said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of 
Heaven.”  Never cease to look up to heaven and think Jim. Eddie is there.
A little one, and only child,
A lovely babe so pure and mild;
A tiny form with hand and feet,
On which we gazed, with love complete.

Death’s icy hand, we though might spare,
The little boy so pure and rare;
On aged sinners he might prey,
And let the guiltless longer stay.

But heaven’s claims are just and sure.
The bud must bloom in Paradise;
Earth is too poor for such to live,
They cannot bloom, they cannot thrive.

Then loved ones look aloft and say
My child he gave me for a day,
To teach me lessons how to live
Thy heart to God my father give.
                                              Jane W. Gill.

Dec 13, 1867:
Died, in this city, on the evening of the 3d of December, 1867, after an 
illness of about eleven months of Consumption, Mrs. Enna F. Miller, wife of 
Robert H. Miller, Editor of the “Liberty Tribune,” aged 37 years.
With an aching heart, I make the above announcement of the death of one long 
known and who was a dear and cherished friend.  Blooming with health and 
sparkling in all the exhuberance of her gay spirits when I last saw her, I 
never associated with her the idea of death.  Her life was so warm and bright, 
that it seemed as if it could never grow cold; her mind was so active, her 
humor so pleasant and gay, altogether she was so merry and happy, that, at her, 
last of all, would I have thought that death had pointed his shaft.  Yet now 
are we called to mourn her loss, and with feeble hand I attempt to pay tribute 
to her many virtues.
She was ever kind, obedient and affectionate, and filled a place in the hearts 
of her family that another can never take.  She was a patter wife, mother and 
daughter, and long will she be cherished in the memory of her family and 
friends.  She had every thing around her to make life desireable – and she 
loved life; she took hold of it as a joyous reality.  To her it was a clear and 
glittering stream, filled with all that could bring happiness and pleasure – 
and over it her bark bounded lightly and joyfully until, suddenly, its course 
was stayed by the blighting hand of Consumption, that in a few short months 
brought her to the dread portals of death.  Did she shrink back from the step 
before her?  Did she with unwillingness to depart, cling to life and fear to 
give it up?  This we might have expected; but no, it was not so.  We learn that 
at that terrible hour in which many of our bravest and best men have trembled, 
she trembled not.  In health she made a public profession of her faith in God 
and His Christ, and united her self with the Presbyterian Church, and now was 
seen how deep a hold religion had taken upon her heart.  From the time she was 
taken ill until within a few hours of her death, her suffering was intense.  
She prayed that death might be sent in mercy to her relief, and when, after all 
had been done that the best medical skill could do, there remained no hope, she 
heard the sentence with calmness and resignation – without a murmur she 
committed her spirit into the hands of the Savior she had confessed, clasping 
her thin white hands together, and saying simply, “Lord my soul to thee I 
give, ‘tis all that I can do.” and taking leave of her children she breathed 
her last.  Her death was peaceful and triumphant, and her friends sorrow not as 
those who have no hope.  She died as only the Christian can 
die.                    Friend.

Dec 20, 1867:
Died, on the 16th inst., at his residence, in this county, of Phneumonia, Mr. 
Oliver P. Mitchell, aged 41 years.
Mr. M. was one among our best citizens, and leaves a large family and numerous 
friends to mourn his loss.

William Daniel, of Fayette county, died recently at the age of 101 years.  His 
sister at the age of 106 still survives.  He was born in North Carolina, 
emigrated to Tennessee where he married, went thence to Fayette county, where 
he had lived for 65 years.  There he reared a large family – the youngest child 
having four children living and four dead.  

Rev. Dr. R.N. Coffey died at his residence in Platte county, on the 22d of 
dropsy of the heart.  






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