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The Liberty Tribune 1874
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 1874.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 9, 1874:
Mr. Edward Berkley, long a resident of this county, and a most worthy citizen, 
died at his residence near this city, on Saturday morning last, aged bout 64 
years.

Up-Country.
Barkerville, July 7. – Flags are at half mast this morning on all the business 
houses in town, out of respect to the memory of Mr. Thos. J. Menifee, a pioneer 
of British Columbia, who died here at 1 o’clock yesterday morning after a brief 
illness.  Mr. Menifee came to this colony in 1865, and in crossing the Okanagon 
country was wounded in the lungs by Indians, the effect of which is supposed to 
have caused his death.  Deceased was a native of Missouri, aged 42.
The remains left her at 6 o’clock this morning for Soda Creek, where the burial 
ceremonies will take place. Quite a large number of our citizens escorted the 
remains as far as Richfield. – British Columbia Paper.
Mr. T.J. Menifee, was a son of Mr. Jno. Menifee of this county.

Horrible Affair.
A horrible accident happened in this county on the 20th Dec., between Liberty 
and Missouri City, by the bottom road, Mrs. Eliza C. Northern, wife of Jno. W. 
Northern and daughter of Mrs. Julian Larkin, and granddaughter of the late 
James L. Martin, was alone, except her two small children, and in stooping to 
take her baby from the floor her clothes took fire, and were in a blaze before 
she knew it, and in spite of her efforts they burned of of her.  Although 
burned so very badly, she returned to the room and finding her baby’s clothes 
on fire, put them out without injury to the child, and then dressed herself and 
went a half mile and back to get some one to go for her husband.  It was bout 
seven hours before anything was done for her.  She lingered only six days and 
died.  She leaves a husband, two small children, mother, sisters and brothers 
to mourn her loss.        X.
She is a step-daughter of Wm. Larkin, and if he should see or hear of this, is 
requested to return home and take care of his wife and child who are suffering 
for the want of his help.
Susan Larkin.  

Tribute of Respect.
The Committee appointed by Oak Grove Grange, to report an obituary and 
resolution on the death of Col. Wm. Crockett, reported the following which was 
unanimously adopted by the Grange:
Brother Crockett was born in Tennessee in the year A.D. 1812.  His father moved 
to Missouri, and settled in Clay county, in 1818, where he spent the remainder 
of his days.
Brother Crocket moved to Clinton county, about 11 years ago, and settled on the 
farm where he died.  During the time of his residence in the county he gained 
the good will of all who knew him.  As a farmer, he stood at the head of his 
profession, as a citizen he had the confidence and respect of his fellow-
citizens; as a neighbor, kind and obliging; as a Christian his walk was such as 
left an evidence of the truth of the Christian religion.  Having dealt justly 
with his fellow men and performed his duties as a Christian, he was resigned to 
his departure and   quietly passed away to that reward which remains to the 
faithful.
In view of all this we offer the following:
Resolved, That in the death of Brother Crockett, the county has lost one of her 
best citizens, the farming community one of its best members, the church one of 
its strongest supporters and brightest ornaments, and the Patrons of Husbandry 
a useful member.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted family in its 
great bereavement.
Resolved, That the Pleasant Grove Grange wear the badge of mourning and 
respect, for thirty days in honor of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That a copy be sent to the St. Joe Gazette, and Liberty Tribune 
please copy.
By Bethany Grange.
Resolved, That it is with deep regret that we hear of the death of Col. 
Crockett. That we the members of Bethany Grange, deeply sympathize with our 
sister grange and also with the family in this sad loss.

Jan 16, 1874:
Died, near Paradise, in this county, December 28, 1873, after a lingering 
illness of four weeks, Mrs. India Benton, wife of William Benton and daughter 
of James C. Garner, aged twenty-one years and ten months and twenty-six days.

Died at Claysville, on the evening of December 28th, in hope of immortality, 
Charles Samples, in about the 81st year of his age.  Funeral services first 
Sabbath in February 3 P.M. by Rev. J.W. Luke.

Jan 23, 1874:
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brooks, wife of Isaac N. Brooks, a prominent citizen of St. 
Joseph, died in that city on the 10th inst., aged 51 years.  Her maiden name 
was Elizabeth Owens, and she was born in Clay county, being the daughter of 
John Owens, one of the pioneers.  She was here married to Isaac N. Brooks, with 
whom she removed to Platte county, thence to Buchanan, and finally to St. 
Joseph.

Atchison Loses One Her Most Prominent Citizens. – Atchison, Jan 16. – Col. 
Peter T. Abell, President of the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad Company, and 
founder of the city of Atchison, died at this residence in this city today, in 
his sixty-first year.  The deceased was born in Kentucky, but removed to 
Chariton county, Mo., in 1833, and to Atchison in 1854.  He was prominently 
identified with nearly all the railroad enterprises of Atchison, and was one of 
the best known men in the State.  His funeral will occur on Sunday, and he will 
be buried with Masonic honors.

Jan 30, 1874:
Died, near Smithville, Mo., on the morning of the 21st inst., Mrs. Martha H. 
Goss, wife of Geo. W. Goss, and daughter of the late John Owens.  She was sick 
one week with Typhoid Pneumonia and died in the triumphs of the Christian’s 
hope, aged 57 years.

Died, in this city, on the 22d inst., Mattie L., daughter of J. Frank and 
Carrie C. Everett, aged 5 years, 7 months and 7 days.

Obituary.
Died, of Typhoid Fever, Mr. Verminet Hodges, at the residence of his father-in-
law, Mr. James A. Griffith, on Jan. 19th, 1874.  He was a son of Judge Wm. V. 
Hodges, of Clay co., Mo., and was born July 9th, 1850.  He spent his whole life 
in his native county.  And the sad providence which has called him from us is 
the infliction of a great loss not only to his family, but also to society in 
general.  Quiet and unassuming in manner and honest and upright in character; 
all who knew him loved and respected him.  A kind neighbor, a faithful son, a 
tender and affection husband.  He leaves many broken hearts to mourn his sudden 
loss.  Before his death he professed faith in Christ, and looked to Him as his 
only portion in the life to come.  How mysterious the providence – that one so 
young, so full of life, and with such a bright and happy prospect before him, 
should so suddenly cut down.  “In the midst of life we are in death.”  But what 
a comfort is the promise: “What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know 
hereafter.” And how comforting the thought that we shall meet again on that 
ever green shore, where parting is no more.  It is indeed hard to part with one 
so beloved, and around whom the tendrils of our hearts’ affections head become 
so closely entwined; but we hope to meet in that happy land, where saints 
immortal reign.
“No night shall be in heaven! no gathering gloom
Shall o’er that landscape ever come.
No tears shall fall in sadness o’er these flowers, 
That breathe their fragrance thro’ celestial bowers.”

Mrs. Sidney Neal died yesterday morning at the residence of her son-in-law Mr. 
D. Gittings, in this city, at a very advanced age.  She had been a citizen of 
Clay county fr about forty years, and was beloved by all who knew her.  She had 
been a member of the Presbyterian Church for many years, and died as only the 
Christian can.

Death of Hon. J.B. Thompson.
Hon. John B. Thompson died at his house in Harrodsburg, Jan. 7, aged 64 years.  
He was a member of Congress in 1840, and for several successive terms. In 1851 
he beat Hon. Robert Wickliffe for Lieutenant-Governor, after a memorable and 
brilliant contest.  In the same year he was elected to the U.S. Senate, and in 
the last year made a celebrated speech on Cuba.  Since his retirement he has 
been practicing his profession in Harrodsburg. – Paris Kentuckian.

Feb 6, 1874:
Died, (of pneumonia) near Smithville, Mo., on Friday morning, Jan. 30th, 1874, 
John W. Rogers, aged 44 years, 3 months and 2 days.
Oh! Pa! it is hard to give you up – to know that we can never, never look into 
your dear face again in this world.  To know that that sweet and gentle voice 
is forever hushed to us.  Ah! can it be? Must it be?  That we must live and 
know that our dear father will never more try to instill into our youthful 
minds virtue, goodness and knowledge?  The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh 
away.  May we all be united into one happy family in that great and glorious 
world, where death never enters and parting is no more. 
Daughter.

Died, at the residence of her son, Jas. M. Roberts, near Kearney, Clay county, 
Mo., Feb. 2, 1874, Mrs. Sally Roberts, (mother of David Roberts, deceased,) in 
the 100th year of her age.  She would have been 100 years old Feb. 14, 1874.

Obituary.
Died, Mrs. Sidney L. Neal, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Gittings, in 
Liberty, Mo., on Jan. 29th, 1874, aged 71 years, three months and 23 days.  She 
was born in Mason co., Ky., Oct. 6th, 1802, and moved to Missouri in 1837.  She 
was a member of the Presbyterian Church for about 25 years; and truly may we 
say, “A mother in Israel is gone.”  She was highly respected and greatly loved 
by all who knew her; and having been long a resident of the county, her 
acquaintance was very extensive.  By a long life of usefulness she had become 
endeared to all.  One who had long known her intimately remarked “that he had 
never known any one for whom he had had a more profound regard.”  But it was as 
a Christian and member of the church that her character shone most brightly.  
She was always faithful; and her faith in the Lord was strong and abiding to 
the last.  She had drank largely of the wells of salvation, and so was full of 
comfort and support in the dying hour.  Conscious almost to the last, she knew 
that death was drawing high, that the time of her departure was near at hand, 
yet it had no terror.  The Lord’s will was her will, and knowing that she was 
safe in His hands, she spoke of death as calmly as if she was going to sleep.  
With her all was clear and calm – not a doubt – not a fear.

Death of An Estimable Lady.
In Columbia, Missouri, on Monday, Jan. 26th, 1874, of tumor of the stomach, 
after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Hubbell, wife of Capt. W.P. 
Hubbell of Columbia, aged 68 years.
Mrs. Hubbell was born in Franklin county, Kentucky, on Nov. 24th, 1806.  She 
was the daughter of John and Susan Gano Price.  She was married on Sept. 17, 
1822, and with her husband united with the Buckrun Baptist church in March 
1824.  Her husband and herself removed to Missouri in 1839 and settled first in 
Howard county.  Two years thereafter they removed to Liberty, Mo., and assisted 
in the organization of the Baptis church of that place.
Mrs. Hubbell raised eight children.  Of these John P. and C.G. Hubbell of this 
place are her oldest and youngest, W.P. and R.M. Hubbell reside in Richmond, 
Mo.; Mrs. MacFarland in Colorado, Mrs. Gano in Chicago, Mrs. Darneale in San 
Francisco, and her third son, F.L. Hubbell died in 1864 from wounds received in 
the rear of Vicksburg during the war – he being a member of the Third Missouri 
Confederate Infantry.  
Mrs. Hubbell was a woman eminent for her exemplary walk, pure character and 
fervent piety. – Columbia Herald.

Sudden Death of David Roberts.
On last Tuesday week, the 20th inst., David Roberts, who lives on the Nodaway 
near col. Davis, came to an untimely death in a most singular manner.  He was 
at a sawmill loading lumber, and was behind the wagon adjusting some plank.  
From some cause one of the horses hitched to the wagon, kicked, hitting a plank 
on the end forcing it back and striking Mr. Roberts in the breast with such 
force that it produced death in a few hours.  Mr. Roberts was a most estimable 
citizen and numerous friends to mourn his loss.  – Nodaway Co. Democrat.

Feb 20, 1874:
Mr. Ashby Peters, for many years a citizen of Clay county, and a most exemplary 
Christian and good citizen, died at his residence in Plattsburg, on the 12th 
inst., in the 73d year of his age.  A good man and citizen has passed away.

Tribute of Respect.
At a called meeting of Liberty Lodge No. 31, A.F.& A.M., on Jan. 23, 1874, the 
undersigned, Committee, were appointed to adopt suitable resolutions upon the 
death of Dr. E. Champlain – Whereupon they reported the following:
Whereas, In the dispensation of Divine Providence Bro. Dr. Erastus Champlain, 
late a member of Curtis Lodge No. 146, California, has been called from his 
earthly labors, to try the realities of that undiscovered country from whose 
borne no traveler returns.”  Therefore – 
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Dr. E. Champlain, we are forcibly reminded 
that we are born to die – that the places that now know us, will soon know us 
no more.
Resolved, That as a token of our respect for our deceased Brother, the members 
of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that a copy 
of these resolutions be presented by the Secretary to the bereaved friends of 
the dec’d, and a copy to the Liberty Tribune for publication.
W.W. Dougherty, W.H. Woodson, J.J. Armstrong, Committee

To the Memory of Friend Sallie.
Died at her home in Clay co., on the evening of the 8th of Feb., of 
Consumption, Miss Sallie H. Todd, daughter of Mr. Zattu Todd, in the twenty-
third year of her age.
The young and beautiful must die; their frail bodies must return to dust; their 
spirit soar aloft, to Him who gave it.  With prayerful submission we must bow, 
resigning all that is dear, to Him “who willeth and it is done.”  Our dear 
friend had been suffering with this fatal disease for two years; yet 
notwithstanding the effect it was gradually producing upon her mortal frame, 
she apparently was quite cheerful, occasionally she alluded to her mortality, 
yet the grave for her had no terrors.  For seven years she had been a faithful 
member of the Christian Church.  She died as she lived a follower of the meek 
and lowly Saviour.  Calmly she fell asleep in Jesus when the shade of evening 
were fast giving place to twilight hues.  Eighteen years since her dear mother 
died, leaving five children.  Death has claimed all but one – a dutiful 
daughter.  Weeping relatives and friends sorrow no more for Sallie, she is free 
from every pain and me thinks guardian angels are now leading her through the 
gates of the Beautiful City whose streets are paved with gold.
Prepare to go to her, she cannot return to you.
Your loved on lies beneath the ground,
free from pain- free from care,
Angels bright, are hovering round;
O, do not fear, she’s “over there,”
Yes, “over there” with kindred gone before
Remember this, and weep no more.           B.  B.  

Feb 27, 1874:
Mrs. Ruth Smith died near this city on Saturday last, aged about 75 years.  She 
was the widow of the late Jacob Smith.

Mar 6, 1873:
David Gentry died on the 26th, at his residence near Gosneyville, aged about 50 
years.

Died, in this county, on the 3d inst., Mrs. Minerva Speaks, wife of Mr. John T. 
Speaks, aged about 35 years.  She was buried by the patrons of Husbandry of 
which order she was an honored member.

Mar 13, 1874:
The Fulton Telegraph mentions the death of Maj. John Harrison, who died at his 
residence in that county, a few days ago, in 82nd year of his age.  He 
emigrated to this Sate in 1817, and had resided in that county since 1827, and 
was a soldier of the war 1812.

Mr. Archibald W. Turner, of Boone county, died after a brief illness, at his 
residence, near Columbia, on the 4th inst.  He was one of the oldest and most 
prominent citizens in Central Missouri.

Mar 20, 1874:
In Memoriam
Died, on the 2d day of March, 1874, in Clay county, Mo., Mrs. Minerva Speaks, 
wife of John T. Speaks.  she was born in Bourbon county, Ky., June 10th, 1830.  
Married July 12th, 1849.  Moved to Missouri 1st day of April, 1855, and made 
her home in Clay county.  From Time to Eternity has passed a remarkable woman.  
One who was possessed of all those attributes which contribute to make a human 
being not only esteemed but loveable.  The universal opinion, among the 
acquaintances of Mrs. Speaks, is to the effect that if a human being has ever 
approached in any wise perfection in moral attributes, she was that woman.  A 
strict member of the Christian Church, her life was an exemplification of the 
faith she professed; and her death was but the entrance into an existence of a 
full fruition of her hopes an prayers.  The following declaration of one of her 
neighbors is warmly endorsed by all her acquaintances, friends and 
relations: “I can find faults in all of my neighbors but with Mrs. Speaks I can 
find none.”   Friend.

Mr. Thomas Farris, an old citizen of this county, living in Salt Creek bottom, 
died very suddenly from an attack of spotted fever, on Tuesday last. He leaves 
a wife and three children to mourn his departure. – Fayette Advertiser.

Death of Col. Winslow Turner.
Of all the early settlers, the death of none, would produce so marked an 
impression on this community, as that of Col. Winslow Turner.  Born, December 
12, 1802, in Plymouth co., Massachusetts, he evinced that independence and self-
reliance which characterized his subsequent life, by leaving home and going 
into the conflict of life at a very early age.
He came to Missouri in an early day, settling in Clay county, and in September, 
1840, was appointed clerk of the circuit and county courts of Clinton county, 
in which capacity he served the people for about seventeen years, with such 
ability and attention as to commend him for a model officer.  Elected to 
represent his county in the State Legislature in 1858, he carried there his 
habits of diligence in the discharge of official duty, which, with his aptness 
in discerning the wants of the people, and readiness in devising the means to 
answer the, fitted him in an eminent degree, for the responsible position.  He 
also held several important trusts under the United States Government, of which 
we have not the exact data, which he discharged with his usual fidelity.
It is seldom an official life so long and varied is so uniformly approved and 
little subject to criticism.
At the close of the war, Colonel Turner returned to the practice of his 
profession in which he continued until about two years ago, when he retired 
from practice.  As he was relieved from the cares of business, his attachment 
to home and desire for its peace and quiet grew stronger until his death.
Closely identified with the interest of Clinton county by a residence of over 
thirty years, his death leaves a void which cannot be filed.
But we do not look alone to the public life of Colonel Turner for evidence of 
his moral excellence. governed by the most unbending integrity, he was 
scrupulously exact in all his business transactions. Always frank and fearless, 
he never faltered in any cause he espoused, and never espoused a cause without 
firs measuring it by the high standard of honesty and propriety erected for the 
government of his own life.  Charitable without ostentation or profligacy he 
never failed to encourage merit wherever discerned.  Foremost in all benevolent 
enterprises which promised benefit to his fellow man; sensitive to human 
suffering the suppliant never turned from his door empty.  Always prompt to act 
and speak wherever occasion required, it is reasonable to suppose he has 
incurred the displeasure of some; but it may be safely said, that his faults 
never made him a foe which his virtue did not conquer.  Loved by many, 
respected by all, a long life of usefulness is ended in the bosom of a devoted 
family.  At the ripe age of seventy-one years, he fell asleep. – Plattsburg 
Register.

Mar 27, 1874:
Mr. Louis Climmer was found dead just below Mo. City last Monday morning.  He 
was  man of dissipated habits, (though naturally clever and whole-souled) and 
it is thought he took too much liquor the evening before, fell by the way and 
froze to death.  Another victim to King Alcohol.

John Newland Maffitt’s Daughter.
Mrs. Eliza J. Alexander, daughter of the distinguished orator and Methodist 
preacher, John Newland Maffitt, died recently in Richmond, Fort Bend county, 
Texas, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Henrietta Lamar, the widow of Gen. 
M.B. Lamar, ex President of the Republic of Texas.  Mrs. Alexander is a lady 
admired for her brilliant intellect and personal beauty.  She possessed great 
conversational powers, and like her gifted father could, by her eloquence, move 
an audience to tears.  She was highly educated and accomplished as a musician 
and singer.  Her brother is Capt. Maffitt, who commanded the Confederate 
steamer Florida during our late war. – N.O. Picayune.

Apr 3, 1874:
Died in this city on the 28th ult., Mary, infant daughter of Lewis P. and Kate 
Gray, aged but a few weeks.

Apr 10, 1874:
Died at the residence of Col. Calhoun, near this city, on the 4th inst., John 
G. Alder, aged about 15 years.

Died, in this county, on 2d April, Mr. Wm. H. Mowbray, aged 41 years 11 mos. 
and 17 days.  He leaves a large family and many friends to mourn his loss.   
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.

Died, March 30, 1874, at the residence of L.D. Marr, in Clinton county, Mrs. 
Patsey Arnold, widow of the late Thomas Arnold, of Clay county, aged 75 years.

Apr 10. 1874:
At her late residence, near Edgerton, Platte Co., Mo., on March 20th, 1874, 
Margaret Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Roberts, deceased, and daughter of John and 
Nancy Dodson, in the 39th year of her age.
She was born in Howard co., September 24th, 1835, and was married in Platte 
county April 15th 1852.  On the 8th of January, 1871, she was baptized by R.J. 
Clay into the fellowship of Mt. Zion Baptist church, Platte county, but 
afterwards moved her membership to Olive Branch Baptist Church, Clay county, 
where it remained until her Father bade her “Come home.”  Then, calling her 
four children to her, she said, “I must go home; but all is well.  My way is 
clear – my rest is sure, and my joy will soon be complete.”  Then pillowing her 
head upon the arm of God’s redeeming grace, and resting her soul upon the balmy 
wing of his love, she breathed her last breath gently out, and her spirit 
returned to God who gave it.  Her body was laid beside her husband, near the 
residence of B.T. Jewett, in Clay county.  We feel that by the death of our 
dear sister the church has lost a faithful member, the Sunday school and 
earnest worker, the cause of Christ a model Christian, the poor a kind friend, 
and her children a most worthy and affectionate mother.  She left four bereaved 
and weeping children, a sad community, and unstained Christian character and a 
name that will live in the memory of her people, when her body shall have 
returned to its mother dust.  Amidst a congregation weeping over the lifeless 
form of this dear sister, we sang the following lines which, as we believe, but 
faintly expresses the feelings of every Christian who knew her:
“Sister thou wast mild and lovely
Gentle as the summer breeze
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in they grave so low;
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our song shalt know.

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.”
W.B. Holman.   April 4th, 1874.

Apr 17, 1874:
Obituary.
Died at the residence of Col. A.J. Calhoun, near Liberty, Mo., John J. Alder, 
of lung disease.  He peacefully passed away beyond the vale of death, leaning 
upon the bosom of a present and precious Saviour.
The life of Johnnie was short.  He only lived to 17 years 6 months and 16 days 
old; and yet much of life was by him compressed within this short period.  
Never healthy, he had to endure the pains and melancholy of disease; but he 
bore them without repining.  He inherited as the youngest child of the family, 
a mother’s dying blessing and anxious prayer for his early Salvation.  But a 
short time before his death he was created anew in Christ and was baptized in 
the baptistery in Liberty.  Little did his Sunday School classmates and friends 
think that this symbolic burial would be so soon followed by the baptism of the 
tomb.  His last visit from home was on an errand of mercy.  He came to town to 
converse with a prisoner condemned to die.  In two weeks he was buried.  The 
most delicate perfumes are destroyed in removing from the flower.  So the fine 
shadings of character, and those noble qualities to which affectionate memory 
fondly clings can only be told in a tribute of tears.  They cannot be penned.  
We would place our withered spring flower on his grave and point to both as the 
work of the death angel.  He was patient, prayerful, believing and earnest in 
his short Christian life, and God had mercy on him and saved him from the 
trials and bitterness of earth.
“Farewell, my dear brother,
Sweet by thy rest;
Thy sorrows are ended
Thy spirit is blest,
Thy  Savior has called thee;
How gentle his voice;
With him and his angels
Thou wilt ever rejoice.”

May 1, 1874:
Death of Ryland ShackelFord.
Ryland Shackelford departed this life on the 7th of April, 1874, aged 69 years. 
He was born in Garrett county, Ky., and emigrated to Clay county in 1830.  He 
had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for over forty years.  
He first saw Clay county a wilderness, the habitation of the red men of the 
forest, but by the persistent enterprise of her early settlers, forests gave 
way to the energetic husbandman and rude houses were reared to protect the 
early pioneers from the inclemency of the weather, and gradually the industry 
of the early settlers and emigrants made Clay one of the proudest and 
wealthiest counties of the State.  For every enterprise for the advancement of 
the interests of Clay county he always gave a willing assent and liberal 
support, that his conscience and judgment approved.  As a citizen he was 
conscientious and obliging – as a neighbor accommodating and always ready to 
give counsel when solicited.  As a father indulgent and devoted; as a Christian 
steadfast and unchangeable in what he deemed right and just – his faith ever 
growing stronger as declining years made their ravages upon failing health.  He 
died in the triumphs of an unshaken confidence in the Redeemer’s promise to 
fallen mankind.

May 8, 1874:
Died in this county, on the 24th day of April, 1874, Mr. Jacob Broadhurst, aged 
about 60 years.

Died, at his residence in this county, on the 22d April, Mr. Wm. Ebbs, aged 63 
years.

Died, in this county on the 21st April, Mrs. Ebbs, wife of Wm. Ebbs, aged 49 
years.

Died, in this city, on the 30th April, Mrs. Bridget Dennin, wife of Patrick 
Dennin, aged --- years.

Isom Gardner, (col.) is dead.  He was very old, and known to most of the old 
people of Clay as a well behaved and obedient man.        Citizen.

In Memoriam.
Died at her residence in this city, on Tuesday, the 28th inst., Mrs. Emily P. 
Turner wife of the late Colonel Winslow Turner, at the age of near three score.
A noble woman has been called away and has quickly followed her husband to the 
grave.
Mrs. Turner was married in the year 1842, and has resided here ever since.  Her 
life was an exemplification of the character of a Christian woman.  Her deeds 
of charity were numerous and as silent as the sweet spirit that dictated them, 
and many a poor one lives today who will drop a tear over the grave of one 
whose loving hand was so beautiful in their sight.  For many years she has been 
an invalid, but her afflictions were borne with that meekness and resignation 
whose only reward can be had in the home to which she has been called.
Her last hours were cheered by the presence of a loved sister and her only son 
and daughter. – Plattsburg Register.

Mr. John H. Simms, long a resident and highly respected citizen of Clay county, 
died at his residence near Craig in Holt county, Mo., about the 1st of April, 
aged about 81 years.

Death of Senator Newland.  We learn that Hon. William Newland, State Senator 
from the Thirteenth senatorial district, died at his residence in Ralls county, 
on Sunday the 25th inst. at 12 o’clock P.M.  He had been a prominent resident 
of Missouri for forty years, and had held many positions of honor and trust.

May 15, 1874:
Died, in Liberty, on the 9th inst., Shirley, son of John Messick, and Margaret 
Messick, deceased, aged about 3 years.

The body of a man dressed in black, with chin whiskers, about 50 years old, was 
found in the river at Mo. City a few days ago.  From papers found on his person 
his name was Chas. Thieme, and were directed to LaCygne, Kansas.  He had a bad 
would between his eyes and jaw bone broken; he had no doubt been murdered.  

May 22, 1874:
Died, near this city, on 20th inst., Mrs. Susan E. Calhoun, wife of Col. A.J. 
Calhoun, aged about 55 years.

Died, after a brief illness, on the 1st day of May, 1874, near Missouri City, 
in this county, Mrs. Maggie Alder, aged 36 years, wife of J.G. Alder.  She 
leaves a bereaved husband and six children.  Mrs. A. professed religion when 
quite young, and became a member of the Presbyterian church.  She was an 
excellent Christian woman, fondly cherished and loved by her family.  They are 
deeply afflicted by her sudden and unexpected death.  May they find in god “a 
present help in time of trouble.”  How full of uncertainties is this life!  How 
certain is its close in death!  We trust she is “asleep in Jesus.”  Asleep in 
Jesus! O, how sweet.
Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest,
Whose waking is suprememly blest:
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior’s power.
We shall cherish her memory and try and imitate her Christian example.    B.

Dr. Tisdale, died at Gosneyville in this county, on the 13th inst.  A good 
physician and worthy citizen has passed away.

May 29, 1874:
The wife of Dr. Ford, living eleven miles northwest of Maryville, committed 
suicide last Monday by cutting her throat with a razor.  Ill treatment by her 
husband is assigned as the cause.

Jun 5, 1874:
Death. – We are pained to learn of the sad bereavement of Mr. J.W. Bowls of 
Carroll county, Mo., who lost his wife and son within four days.  Mrs. R.S. 
Bowls died on the 20th inst., aged 20 years.  Her infant son, Wm. E. Bowls, 
died on the 16th, only four days previous.
Mrs. B. was a daughter of our worthy fellow citizen E.C. Hale, of this county.  
She was married at his residence only a few years ago and cast her lot, in the 
pursuit of human happiness, among the people of Carroll county, Mo., where she 
made in a short time, numerous friends and has been cut down by the sickle of 
death in the very meridian of her womanhood and usefulness. – Plattsburg 
Register.

Tribute of Respect.
The following resolutions were adopted by Clay Grange upon the death of Mrs. 
Susan Calhoun:
Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father and Grand Master of the Universe to 
call from the fields of her earthly labors, as one ripe for the harvest, our 
sister Susan Calhoun.
Resolved, That in the death of our sister the order has lost one of its best 
members, the community a warm hearted, generous citizen and her bereaved 
husband an affectionate wife.
Resolved, That we treasure the memory of our departed sister; that as she 
trusted Jesus and was ever ready to relieve suffering and distress, even so may 
we trust, remembering her many Christian virtues.  May they stimulate us to a 
more humble faith and a closer walk with God.
We’ll miss thee, our sister, and fondly we’ll speak of
Thy goodness and kindness, with tear-moistened cheek;
And when we shall gather, who sadly remain,
Thy memory shall bloom in its freshness again.

Then rest thee, beloved one, from toil and from care,
At home with the Master in mansions so fair;
Thy harvest is gathered, away from life’s pain,
We know we shall meet thee dear sister again.

Resolved, That each member of Clay Grange wear a badge of mourning thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Liberty Tribune for 
publication, also a copy to the family of the deceased, and that a copy be 
spread on our Grange minutes.
By order of the Grange, Monday, June 1st, 1874
Mrs. Dr. Mitchell,  Lizzie M. Morris,  James Paterson,  committee

A Lady Kills Herself at Chillicothe.
On Friday Mrs. J.W. Bird, residing three miles east of Chillicothe, Mo., 
committed suicide by shooting herself in the breast.  She was buried  at 
Chillicothe on Saturday.  The outlines of the sad event, as we learn them, are 
as follows:
Mrs. Bird had been in poor health since she gave birth to a child, some eight 
months since, and had shown symptoms of mental derangement since that time.  On 
the fatal day her husband was absent, and she was left with her three 
children.  Taking a revolver that was in the house, she first emptied three 
barrels, to assure herself that it was loaded and in good working order, and 
then deliberately placed the muzzle to her breast, pulled the trigger, and sent 
her poor soul unshrived into the presence of its maker.

Jun 12, 1874:
Died, at his residence in this city, at 3 o’clock on Wednesday evening the 10th 
inst., Mr. Wm. Brining, aged about 54 years.

Mr. Wm. Johnson, a highly respected citizen of Clay county, died at his 
residence near Smithville, on the 4th inst.  He was an exemplary member of this 
Christian Church.  

A Fatal Accident At Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill, June 2.
A shocking accident occurred at this place this afternoon.  A number of boys 
are in the habit of jumping upon the cars while in motion, notwithstanding the 
efforts of train men to keep them off.
A number were amusing themselves in this manner after the arrival of freight 
train No. 26, of the Missouri Pacific road, when one of them, a lad aged about 
eleven years named Newton Knight, fell between the cars, the wheels passing 
over his head, killing him instantly.
This is the second accident of the kind which has occurred recently at this 
place, and should be a warning to the other boys.

Jun 19, 1874:
In Memoriam.
Died in Liberty Mo., June 10, 1874, William Brining.  The deceased was born in 
Paisly Scotland, January 15, 1820 and was at the time of his death in his 55th 
year.  He was of English parentage.
He left his native country in 1847.  He came to Liberty Mo., in 1850 where he 
resided continuously until his death.
In the early part of his life he worked at the tailor’s trade.  During that 
time his fondness for books made him a man of more than ordinary intelligence.  
In 1858, Thomas McCarty, who was then county Clerk of Clay county appointed him 
his deputy.  He continued in this position until 1860, when he was a candidate 
for the office of county clerk but was defeated by E.D. Murray.
He turned his attention to law, and was admitted to the Bar in 1861, when he 
and the late James H. Moss formed a co-partnership under the firm name of Moss 
& Brining.  This business connection lasted until it ceased or was lost sight 
of in the war.  In 1865 when Mr. Murray was put out of office by the ousting 
ordinance, Mr. Brining was appointed county clerk by Gov. Fletcher for the 
remainder of his term.  In the dark hours (politically) of 1866, when there was 
594 registered voters in Clay county, he was again a candidate for county 
clerk, and was again defeated by Mr. Murray.  But, by “throwing out” Liberty 
Township, he and his party, except Judge Wilson, were put in office.  This was 
the most trying period of Mr. Brining’s life.  He held the post of danger, and, 
not withstanding his modest demeanor he was a man of iron nerve and the head 
and front of his party in the county.  No man could have been more obnoxious to 
the great mass of the people among whom he lived, than he was a that time.  The 
wonder is that he escaped personal violence.  But he bore it with patience and 
courage that excited the admiration even of his enemies.
In the memorable canvass of 1870 he was again a candidate for county clerk, but 
was defeated by our present popular clerk, Col. L.W. Burris.  From that time, 
he gave but little attention to business.  His health had long been delicate, 
and was gradually growing worse.  Fro this rather unpleasant retrospect, of his 
public life, it is a pleasing task to view him in the more amiable character of 
neighbor husband and father.  No one was more affable with his neighbors than 
he.  He always met them pleasantly, and always at their service.  He could 
never do enough for those who appreciated his friendship.  Yet in his abundant 
modesty, he expected nothing in return and was always embarrassed with any 
curtesy that was extended to him.
Of his family, he was the head – the monarch of his household.  Yet his sway 
was so gentle that it excited alike their admiration, their reverence and their 
love.  His family looked with unfailing confidence to him for protection and 
for counsel.  Hence the aching void that is left.
May God who has promised to be the husband of the widow, and the father of ther 
fatherless deal in mercy with them.         S.  H.

Jul 3, 1874:
The funeral of our late much respected fellow citizen, Eppe Tillery, deceased, 
was preached on last Sabbath at Mt. Zion Church, by Elder James Duvall, of Ray 
county.  The meeting was largely attended and the sermon was an excellent one. –
 Plattsburg Register.

Mrs. Paulina Beever, widow of the late John T. Beever, and daughter of the late 
Joel Turnham, died at her residence in Clinton county on the 24th inst., aged 
about 48 years.

Mr. Joel Rice, an old citizen of Clay county, died in Platte county about the 
middle of May, aged about 75 years.  He had resided in this county since 1824.

“Obituary.”
Died at his home in Liberty Mo., on the eve., of June 10th, Mr. Wm. Brining, 
aged fifty-four years, five months and twenty five days.
Our beloved Father has been called home; the cold, clammy damps of dissolution 
have passed over his emaciated form; the shadows of Death have hovered ‘round 
about him, and on Faith’s bright pinions he has passed away from the things of 
time and sense to that bourne from which no traveler returns.
We find it hard to realize that such a void has been made; that nevermore a 
father’s smile will gladden our hearts; that his pleasant voice is hushed, and 
he no sleeps the sleep of Death to wake no more until the Great Archangel shall 
speak and say, “Ye sleeping dead, come forth.”
None, perhaps, suffered as long and unremittingly, as our dear Father; and not 
until overpowering weakness prostrated him upon a sick bed, did he resign the 
duty of watching o’er his family; his toiling and suffering are o’er, and we 
are left to mourn his irreparable loss; and in the midst of our grief, we find 
it hard to look up and say “Thy will be done.”
Nor, are we alone in our grief; for neighbors and friends for whom he always 
had a pleasant smile and words of cheer, who kindly ministered to his sickness 
both night and day, feel that they too have lost a friend, whose place can 
never be filled.
We know not how cruel, how unrelenting the cold grave is, until it claims our 
heart’s dearest treasures; until “there reigns a solemn silence over all,” then 
it is that the link that binds us to a brighter world, is made stronger, and 
we, more willingly would leave this carnal habitation and journey to the home 
beyond this vale of tears.
Yet we in our great bereavement, know and feel, that we shall not sojourn long 
here; that our pathway is far less dark, since Father’s gone before – Yes, gone 
before, and we trust, only a little while.
The hours seem days, since we laid in the tomb,
The form of our loved one, our dead Father dear,
The house seems so lonely, so clouded with gloom, 
Since no longer his step, we can hear.

We are left her to linger, to mourn as do others.
For the loved ones beneath the cold sod,
What a trial for Mothers – for sisters and brothers.
Yet this, is the will of a just and wise God.           B.  B.  B.

Jul 10, 1874:
We learn that Mrs. Mary Adamson, a widow lady, and her two children, seven and 
five years old, were killed by lightning last Tuesday near Fredericksburg, in 
this county.  She and her children were going home from a neighbors and had 
sought shelter under a tree, having been caught in a storm. – Richmond 
Conservator.

Jul 17, 1874:
Died near Liberty, on the 26th June, Irvin W. Hymer, aged 16 years and 16 
days.  In his last hour he bid his friends farewell and said he was willing to 
go, and believed that he was going to rest.

Detah is a melancholy, solemn call,
A sure warning to us all
It takes the young as well as the old
It takes them in its arms so bold.

A span is all that we can boast,
An inch or two of time
Life is but vanity and dust,
In all its power and prime.

His time was short, he soon did close
His eyes on all below
His wearied flesh doth now repose
Where Jesus once did go.                      Mother.

Jul 24, 1874:
Died, at the residence of his son-in-law, Judge E.H. Norton, in Platte City, on 
Monday the 20th July, 1874, Hon John Wilson, aged about 72 years.  The deceased 
had resided in Platte county since the settlement of the Platte Purchase, and 
was known over the State as a lawyer and politician of no mean ability.  (Note: 
the July 31st edition contains a multiple column obituary.)

Mo. City, Clay co., Mo., July, 1874, Another Good Man Gone.
Mason Clevenger died at his residence in Mo., City, July 5th, 1874, after a 
protracted illness of 18 months.  He left a wife and two small children to 
mourn his loss. May God who has promised to be a husband to the widow and the 
father of the fatherless deal in mercy with them.
He has passed away from this earthly sphere
To that heavenly sore where we are drawing near
To the evergreen glades of that beautiful land
Where our Savior dwells with that happy band;
And his lttle ones who have passed before,
Now stand with him on the other shore.             F. T.  A.  

Jul 31, 1874:
Died, in Platte City, on the 26th inst., Malinda, youngest daughter of Judge 
E.H. Norton, aged about 15 months.
Scarcely one short year age the portals of Heaven opened to receive the mother; 
the little one staid an unconscious comforter to the stricken house-hold.  Now, 
its short ministering over, gently the death-angle gives it back to a loving 
mother’s embrace, ere earth-stains could touch its soul.  The death-angel flaps 
his wings, the infant, the hoary-haired and the middle aged, answer to his 
summons, yet we know in our sorrow, the loved are “not lost but gone before.”

Tribute of Respect.
To the W.M. wardens and Brethren of Kearney Lodge, No. 311 A.F. & A.M:
The undersigned committee appointed by the Lodge to draft resolutions and 
report upon the death of Bro. Wm. Petegrew, submit the following.
Whereas, it hath pleased Divine Providence to removed from this life our 
excellent fellow citizen and well beloved brother Wm. Petegrew, who was a 
member of Kearney Lodge, it becomes us to submit with reverence to th will of 
him whose tender mercies are over all his creatures.  The scene is closed; 
life’s fitful fever has ended on earth.  Bro. Wm. Petegrew died at his 
residence in Clay co., Mo., in the --- year of his age.  July 5, 1874.  We have 
borne the mortal remains of a true and courteous brother to the narrow home 
appointed for all living, and we have mingled our tears with those of the 
bereaved widow and the orphan; whereas, it is the desire of the Lodge to 
express its sorrow on the sudden loss sustained, but it
Resolved, 1st.  That in the death of our brother our Lodge has lost a true and 
worthy member, the fraternity an exemplary Mason, society a most estimable 
citizen and his many friends a most affectionate, social and generous companion.
Resolved. 2d.  That we earnestly sympathize with the widow and orphan of our 
deceased brother and tender to them that consolation which the world an neither 
give nor take away.
Resolved, 3d, That in memory of our departed brother, this preamble and these 
resolutions be spread on the record of our Lodge and the Lodge be draped in 
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, 4th.  that a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the widow of 
our deceased brother.     S.N. Denham,  P.D. Anderson,  W.H.  Pence.  Committee.

Aug 28, 1874:
Died, in this county, on the 17th July, 1874, Mrs. Patsey Donaldson, widow of 
the late Jas. Donaldson,. she was born in Fayette county, Ky., May 11, 1791, 
and moved to Clay county, Mo., in 1835. She had been a member of the O.S. 
Presbyterian church for 51 years.  Peace to her ashes.

Died. – Miss Rebecca Atchison, maiden sister of Gen. David R. Atchison, died 
very suddenly on Tuesday last, after a severe illness of only about thirty-six 
hours.  Our information is that she died of a congestive chill.  We deeply 
sympathize with the bereaved family.  Plattsburg Register.

Sep 4, 1874:
“In Memory of Friend Susie.”
Died at the residence of Mr. Jno. A. Denny, near Liberty, August 18th, of heart 
disease, Susie McGee, in the 18th year of her age.
Fro more than a year previous to her departure, she was a victim of this 
dreaded disease.  Her sufferings were great, yet she summoned Christian 
fortitude to bear them, and at last, perfectly resigned to the Lord’s will, she 
told her friends of her willingness to die and be free from pain.  Susie was a 
mild, amiable and quite sensitive girl, and to know her was to love her.  Left 
an orphan in early childhood she had been cared for by relatives and friends 
who will miss her many labors of love, and listen in vain for her merry voice 
and fairy footstep.  ‘Twas early morn when her young life throbbed itself into 
Eternity.  Peacefully may she repose in the arms of her dear Savior.
Rest, loved one, beneath the cold, cold clay,
Where we left you one eye, at the dying of day;
Your labors are ended; your sufferings are o’er,
Life’s trials you’ll feel and know no more.               B.  B.  B.

Sep 11, 1874:
Tribute of Respect.
Died of consumption on the 26th day of August, A.D., 1874, Mrs. M.L. Wilson, 
wife of MR. Wm. H. Wilson.
At a meeting of Faithful Grange, No. 1292, Clay county, Mo., of which deceased 
was a member, a committee was appointed, who presented the following 
resolutions:
Whereas, By the dispensation of an All-wise and ever just Providence, Sister 
Wilson has been called hence – let us who remain remember that we too are 
journeying to “that home from whence no traveler returneth.”
Resolved, That by the death of Sister Wilson her husband has lost an 
affectionate companion, her children a kind mother, the community a good 
neighbor, society a useful member, an dour Grange a respected sister, Let us 
emulate her many virtues and throw the mantle of charity over her few foibles.
Resolved, That as a mark of respect we wear the badge of mourning for thirty 
days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the 
deceased, and that they be published in the “Liberty Tribune.”
Elizabeth Searcy,  Matilda Estes, Edmund Haynes,  Committee.

Sep 18, 1874:
Mr. Archibald McCorkle died at his residence in this county, on the 31st ult., 
in the 85th year of his age.  May he sleep in peace.

Henry Von Phul, the oldest merchant of St. Louis, died last Friday the 11th.  
He was 91 years old and had always been an influential citizen.

Sep 25, 1874:
Died, in Missouri City, on the 15th inst., Willie Gaines, son of W. H. Winfrey, 
aged about 3 ˝ months.

Obituary.
Died, September 18th, 1874, Miles Conway, infant son of Eugene and Mattie 
Adams, aged 7 months and 27 days.
Another bright and happy home is desolate, another chain of love and affection 
broken.  For the angel of death come, at an hour least expected, and said to a 
fond and affectionate father, to a young and devoted mother, give me thy 
child.  All that sympathizing friends and a kind physician could do, availed 
not to stay the destroyer in his dreadful work.  After death laid his cold and 
icy hands upon darling Connie, we robed him in spotless white and laid him in 
his little grave. Oh, if this were all, what would heal the broken heart or 
cease the wail of anguish?  But we know “death hath no sorrow that heaven 
cannot heal,” and by the eye of faith we are enabled to look away beyond the 
stars, where one more little angel has been added to the innumerable throng, to 
sing anthems of praise to a risen Savior.  Yes Connie has gone from us 
forever.  But in heaven, safe from the storms of life, he’ll never know of the 
shadows that so often darken the pathway of those he left behind.  There, free 
from all griefs that daily break the hearts of earth’s sorrowing children, he 
is at home, and we know at rest.  Let us then, in this dark hour, 
remember “Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth,” and bow in humble resignation, 
believing, “All is well.”  For, from amidst this darkness and this gloom, there 
comes a sweet voice saying, “I love thee, I love thee, pass under the rod.”

Oct 2, 1874:
Tribute of Respect.
Died, of Paralysis of the bowels, on the 20th day of Sept., 1874, Mr. Wm. H. 
Kerr.
Special meeting of Paradise Grange, No. 998, met to pay its last tribute of 
respect to our worthy and beloved Bro. William H. Kerr; a committee was 
appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Grange on this 
occasion – whereupon the following resolutions were submitted and adopted:  
Whereas, In His Divine Providence, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to 
summons from his labors on earth our beloved brother and co-laborer Wm. H. 
Kerr; and,
Whereas, by his untimely death the community has lost a good citizen, the 
Grange a zealous Patron and his family a devoted husband and kind father; 
therefore,
Resolved, While we bow in humble submission to the will of the most High, we 
sincerely mourn his loss and pledge ourselves as fraternally bound to watch 
with tender solicitude the interests of his widow and orphans, and commend them 
to the regard of Patrons where ever found; and
Resolved, Further, in token of respect we will wear the usual badge of mourning 
for thirty days; and that a copy of the foregoing resolutions be presented to 
his widow and a copy to the “Liberty Tribune” for publication.
Geo. W. Owen,  Daniel A. Stout,  Thos. K. Ross,  Committee.

Another Old Pioneer Gone.
Died, on the 18th inst., at his son-in-law’s, Jerry Adams, Mr. Shrewsbury 
Williams, in his 83d year.  He was born in Virginia in the year 1793.  He 
emigrated to the State of Missouri in the year 1823, and settled in Clay 
county, and has been a resident of the county ever since.  He joined the 
Baptist Church early in life, and died in the full assurance of faith, relying 
on the efficacious blood of his dear Savior for a free pardon of all his sins.  
He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and died in a serene old age, 
much respected by all his neighbors and acquaintances.         G. B. H. 

The remains of the late Charles Neal (father-in-law of D. Gittings, Esq.) were 
removed from the old homestead in the country, this week and buried beside 
those of his wife in the Old Cemetery in this city.  He had been dead over 30 
years – his wife only a few months.  Nothing was found in the grave except the 
bones, which were very sound and dry.  The teeth adhered as firmly to the jaw 
bones as in a living person.
Thirty years! What changes the country has undergone in that time.  He left 
this the purest, most prosperous and lightest taxed country on earth.  If he 
could stand forth again in the flesh, he would find just the reverse the case.

Oct 9, 1874:
Died, at the residence of his father, near Smithville, Clay co., Mo., of cramp 
colic, on Saturday, September 26th, 1874.  Calvin Smith, Jr., aged 4 years and 
7 months son of Erastus and Mary E. Smith.
Thou art clay now; all human love,
All human care or parents pain,
And all our prayers to Heaven above;
Were all in vain –were all in vain.

Thou art now where angels tune the lyre,
To sing bright spirits to repose;
And where the seraph’s living fire,
With undiminished ardor flows.

Sleep on unconscious little one,
The sleep of death, the last long sleep;
Lord we submit, “Thy will be done”,
But, oh! forgive us, we must weep.

Nov 13, 1874:
Died, in this county on the 30th Oct., 1874 Mrs. Paulina Harsel, wife of Capt, 
Anthony Harsel, aged 67 years.  For many years she had been an exemplary member 
of the Christian Church, and was much esteemed by those who knew her.

Nov 20, 1874:
Died, Nov. 11, 1874, infant child of Alice and David Mitchell, aged 1 year and 
4 months. 
Softly now our baby’s sleeping
Sweetly on the Savior’s breast,
Never more on earth she’ll waken;
Yes, our darling’s gone to rest.

She is waiting for you, mother,
On that blest and happy shore,
She is praying for you, father,
In that land where death’s nor more.       S.  A.  H.

Mr. Edwin Leitch, one of our best and most prominent citizens, died at his farm 
near this city on Saturday last, aged about fifty years.  He was buried on 
Monday by the Grange Brotherhood with impressive ceremonies.

Obituary.
Departed this life, on the 2d of Nov., 1874, Mrs. Nannie Dulin, aged thirty-
three years; five months and sixteen days.  The subject of this notice was born 
in Madison county, Kentucky, moved to this State in April, 1864.  She was the 
daughter of Moses B. and Mary H. Willis who, as pious parents, instilled into 
her mind from youth a reverence for her Creator.  She made a profession of 
religion early in life and united with the Christian Church during a series of 
meetings held by Elder Benjamin Franklin at the White Oak Pond Church in 
Madison county, KY.  Though an invalid for a long while she bore her sufferings 
with great patience and submission; and spoke of her approaching end with 
calmness and resignation.  She expressed to her mother a preference, if it were 
God’s will, that she be permitted to remain with her little boy and raise him 
up to manhood; but was still uncomplaining if Providence should order it 
otherwise.  Her strong words of hope and admonition to her friends should cause 
them to “weep not as those who have no hope.” There can be no doubt in the 
minds of those who witnessed her triumphant death that she has entered that 
life where “not a wave of trouble rolls across her peaceful breast.”
Mrs. Dulin leaves behind her many warm, personal friends, a devoted mother, 
husband, brothers and sisters to whom we offer our heartfelt condolence and 
sympathy.  And may the kind father who “tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,” 
and whose ????? eye rests upon every falling sparrow, throw his tender care and 
protection around the motherless little boy.                BOBBIE.

Nov 27, 1874:
Obituary.
Died, Nov. 14th, of Typhoid Fever, Edwin Leitch, aged 39 years.  In the midst 
of kind friends, and old and afflicted mother – already bent with grief and 
sorrow, loving brothers and sister, - Death came and tore him away.  Oh, how 
sad, after we had watched over his bed four weeks, waiting for each change to 
tell us he would be well again, then it told us he would die.  Oh, who but God 
could tell our grief!  He had never made a profession of religion; but we know 
that our blessed Savior, who suffered and died for us, never turns a deaf ear 
when we call on Him for mercy.  And oh that his many and earnest calls on God 
while on his bed of affliction may  have reached the throne of grace; and that 
his happy soul, freed from the troubles of this sinful world, may live forever 
wit the happy throng around the throne of Almighty God; and may we, while we 
mourn the loss of him we loved so dearly, remember that we, too, must die; and 
while we look up as if to view our loved ones in Heaven, we will say, “Thy will 
be done.”       Sister.

Tribute of Respect.
At a meeting of Economy Grange, No. 1006, held November 17th, 1874, the 
following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove from our 
midst, by death, our beloved brother Edwin Leitch:
Resolved, 1st.  That in his death the community has lost an exemplary and an 
upright citizen, and our order a bright and zealous brother.
Resolved, 2d.  That we hereby tender our heartfelt sympathies to his bereaved 
family in this their hour of sorrow; and that we wear the usual badge of 
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, 3d.  That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the 
deceased, and also to the “Liberty Tribune” for publication.
J.W. Collins,  Con. Withers,  J.M. Hogan, Committee.

Dec 4, 1874:
Died, near this city on the 25th ult., Bobbie, son of P.W. & L.W. Reddish, aged 
7 years less five days.
“Your little Bobbie will live again,
God holds him in his arms;
He cannot some-he there remains
Secure and safe from harm.

Yes, safe indeed and free from pain,
No troubles here to share;
Oh! do not wish him back again
To this world of sin and care.”

Capt. R.D. Johnson, an old citizen of Platte county died in Platte City last 
week, aged 72 years.

Fatal Fall.
St. Joe, Mo., Nov. 30. – Miss Amelia Halthaus, sister of E.D. Halthaus, a 
prominent confectioner of this city, received a fall this morning while out 
walking from which she died in about an hour.

Dec 11, 1874:
Died, in this city on the 8th inst., Fannie, little daughter of Mr. Jno. and 
Maggie Blankenship, age --- years.

Mr. Ephraim Broadhurst died at his residence in Ray county on the 2d Dec., aged 
about 46 years.  He was a native Clay countian – a brother of Judge John 
Broadhurst, of this county, and a man that was universally esteemed by his 
friends.

Dec 18, 1874:
Died near Gosneyville, on the 7th inst., Mr. Ebenezer C. Kennedy, aged about 35 
years.

Died, of Croup, on the 4th inst., Sterling P., son of Robert and Sallie 
Lincoln, aged four years one month and four days.

Died in this city on the 15th inst., Emmet, son of Dan and Anna Hughes, aged 
about 2 years and 5 months.

The scarlet fever is prevailing in this city as well as in many parts of the 
county.  Several have died within the past week.  Mr. John Blankenship a little 
girl; Mr. Dan Hughes his only child Emmet; Col. E.B. Gill a little boy, and 
some days back Mr. P.W. Reddish lost his only son, of scarlet fever and 
diptheria combined.  Mr. Chas Barbee also lost a little girl last week of 
asthma; and probably other have died that we have not hear of.  We deeply 
sympathise with the bereaved families in their affliction.

Obituary.
Died, at Liberty, Mo., on the 11th of December, 1874, Miss Sally E. Barbee, 
daughter of C.M. and M.J. Barbee.
It has been said that death loves a shining mark.  Sally E. was a pleasant 
child, dutiful to her parents, affectionate to her brothers and sister, and an 
ardent lover of the Sabbath School – respectful to her teacher.  She had no 
enemy, yet death enters and there is no defence.  Her sickness was asthma in 
its severest form, but without murmuring she suffered till death came to her 
relief.  Her faith embraced him who said, I love them that love me, and they 
that seek me early shall find me.  When her mother saw that she was sinking in 
death she threw her arms around her, when she said, “Ma, why do you wish to 
keep me; I am almost over the river.”  Thus in the morning of life she passed 
away, exhorting all near, and sending a request to her S.S. associates to meet 
her in heaven.  Her corps was taken to the M.E. Church South, where her funeral 
was preached – then followed by S.S. and many friends, to the Old Burying 
Ground; and there deposited to awake a part in the first resurrection.  May the 
bereaved family so live that all at last may meet where there will be no more 
death.  Age 14 years, 9 month and 20 days. 
Liberty, Dec. 17.                 J. Devlin.

Death of Dr. J.R. Patton.
Dr. J.R. Patton departed this life December 10th, 1874.  He was born in 1822 
and has been a citizen of this place for about 20 years, occupying a high 
position with the men of his profession ever since he commenced the practice of 
medicine in Smithville.  I have known him for eighteen years and never knew him 
to tell a falsehood; he treated everyone with that kindness that should ever 
characterize a Christian.  He was a man of extraordinary intellect.   The only 
fault any one found in him was that he was addicted to intemperance – having 
been disappointed in love in early life, of which he frequently spoke to the 
author of this with tears in his eyes.  He graduated at the Missouri Medical 
College in 1859, with high honors, respected by the whole College.  He was a 
descendant of one of the best families in Missouri.  But what was most 
mortifying, he was carried to his last resting place without being attended by 
a single citizen of the town in which he lived so long.  Had he been floating 
in wealth would such have been the case?  He was a poor man.  Fortunately, our 
good friend and Christian, Elder G.B. Waller, was present on the solemn 
occasion at the grave yard, and delivered an appropriate and impressive eulogy –
 one that made me feel that there was still one Christian left – a respect 
which the deceased was worthy.  The manner of his death – on the day before, he 
had been drinking – having laid out all night, being nervous, took a dose of 
morphine, thought he had thrown it up, and took the second dose, both being 
sufficient to destroy life.  May his ashes rest in peace and God receive his 
spirit.        Citizen of Smithville.

Dec 25, 1874:
Obituary.
Died, on the 13th December, 1874, little Sammie Gill, aged three years to a 
day.  It is a noticeable coincidence, to say the least of it, that one of our 
children should die on its birth day.  No one thinks of this, though, so much 
as the parents.  Especially, do mothers treasure up in their hearts little 
striking events of this kind.
There are other singular coincidences, more singular even than the one 
mentioned in the sad death scenes of this very interesting little boy.  He 
loved music, and could sing many of the beautiful little songs of the Sunday 
school.  When he first took sick, “Dropping down the troubled river,” came like 
a passage from some strange dream, and he would sing this line over and over as 
if they bore to his little heart some odd meanings.
After being reduced low by his disease, and while his fever was upon him, he 
would lie upon his bed, and, like some wounded bird, warble those very peculiar 
and significant words, “Only a few more days – a few more years at most.”
Stern man!  You tell the world that you do not believe in religion or 
Providence of God?  Maybe not.  But wait until you are called to bend over the 
dying form of your little child, and hear it, by some mysterious influence, 
sing its own death song, and then tell us how you feel.               A. Friend.

Mr. Wm. Fox died suddenly of cramp colic, at his residence near this city, on 
the 23d inst., aged about 32 years. 











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