Clay County MO Archives News.....Deaths in Newspaper 1875 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net October 27, 2007, 10:08 am The Liberty Tribune 1875 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 1875. Some the deaths did not occur in Clay County. The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s). Jan 8, 1875: Died, in Liberty, Mo., on the 29th of Dec., 1874, of Scarlet Fever, Joseph Pryor, son of T.P. and M.M. Pierson, aged about 5 years. Two Men Disemboweled. We learn from Dr. M.C. Jacobs the particulars of one of the most sanguinary and bloody affairs that has so far crimsoned the annals of our county. It appears that an altercation occurred between two men, Matt Clemens and John Fuller, last Saturday at the town of Fredericksburg, which ended in the death of one, and the mortally wounding of the other, both being disemboweled. Clemens shot Fuller, tearing his abdomen, permitting his bowels to fall out. He holding his bowels with his left hand, attacked Clemens with a knife, inflicting two severe wounds in the back, whereupon Clemens turned round, and Fuller at one stroke across his bowels emptied his abdomen, both falling side by side. Fuller died Sunday morning, and Clemens was hourly expected to die as his wounds were considered mortal. Fuller was a peaceful citizen, raised in this county, and leaves a wife and four children, comparatively destitute. Clemens was a blacksmith, bears a bad record, having, it is said, killed his third man, and separated from his second wife. He leaves two children destitute in this county. Since the above was in type we learn that Clemens died Tuesday evening. Richmond (Ray county) Conservator. Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of Acacia Lodge, No. 289, of A.F. and A.M., called to attend the funeral services of E.C. Kennedy, deceased, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, The Great Master of all has summoned to the Celestial Lodge our beloved brother and co-laborer E.C. Kennedy: therefore – Resolved, that the community has lost a good and useful citizen, the craft a zealous and faithful workman, and his family a kind and an affectionate protector. Resolved, That while we deplore our own loss, that we deeply sympathize with the bereaved widow and orphan; and that we will ever, as fraternally pledged, watch with tender solicitude their welfare, and commend theme to the care of the craft wherever dispersed; and, Resolved, That we will wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days; and that the Secretary be ordered to present a copy of the foregoing to the widow and to send a copy to the Haynesville Lodge, and also a copy to the “Liberty Tribune” for publication. G.W. Owen, Wm. Duncan, C.M. Brown, Committee. Jan 15, 1875: Died, near Little Shoal, at his grandfather’s B.F. Estes, Little Dannie, son of Abraham and Permelia A. Bowring, aged 3 years and two months. With all the care of loving parents and friends and attentive physician, we could not keep him here. God saw fit to take him home. It’s the Lord that giveth and the Lord that taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Died, in this City, on the 11th inst., of Scarlet Fever, James F. Fogle, aged about 7 years – a grandson of Mrs. Lawrence. We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Emerine Reed, wife of Mr. J.K. Reed, formerly of Liberty. She died at her residence in Idaho City, Idaho Ter., on the 1st of this month. She was an estimable lady, universally beloved by all who knew her. Her age was bout 50. We regret to hear that Mr. L. Grimes living some five miles northwest of this city, lost a promising little girl of scarlet fever, on Sunday night. She was taken at 4 o’clock Sat. and died at 12 next night. (See obituary published Mar 5.) Jan 22, 1875: Died, near Smithville, on the 15th inst., little Dannie, son of W.T. and Mary D. Wilkerson, aged 1 year, 3 months and 15 days. Death of Alex. Fudge, Esq. Another of the old pioneers of Missouri and the Platte Purchase has departed. At one o’clock Monday morning, at his residence, three miles northeast of St. Joseph, Mr. Alexander Fudge died. The deceased was born at Covington, Virginia, in 1798, and emigrated to Clay county, in this State, in 1824, and in 1838 removed to Buchanan county, locating near what was then known as Jimtown, a post office and settlement containing a store and five or six houses a few miles east of St. Joseph, on the Rochester road. He was well known to all the old citizens of Buchanan county as a man of rather eccentric habits, but one who was honest and fair in all his dealings. During his residence in this county he accumulated considerable landed property, and at the time of his death was regarded as one of the solid men of Buchanan. He never married, but at his death bed warm and sympathizing friends attended and a large concourse of the oldest and most substantial of our citizens attended his funeral which took place at the Jim town church at three o’clock yesterday afternoon. The deceased was in the seventy-seventh year of his age. – St. Joe. Herald. Obituary. Died, Jan. 10th, 1875, at 3 o’clock P.M., little Ruby, daughter of Agnes and Arthur Yates, aged one year, nine months and eighteen days. She was loved by all who knew her, and oh how sadly she will be missed around the hearthstone. How often will the mother and father of that fair, bright being, listen for the innocent prattle of those pure lips that are now making music in that celestial city. And how often they will listen for the coming of the little feet, that are walking the golden streets of God. But let me say to her parents and friends, who mourn so deeply the loss of their little one, mourn not as those who have not hope. She is not lost but gone before. God thought her too pure for this earth. He has taken her from us. She is now a white robed angel among the pure and just in that bright eternal clime. Remember He has said “Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Little Ruby can’t come back to us, but we, if we trust in God’s promises and serve him faithfully, can go to her. And who among us would call our darling back if we could, to this sorrowing earth, where troubles never cease and joys and pleasures are but transient. Weep not dear sister, weep not thou, Though death’s foul withering blast, Has swept thy flower and o’er thy brow Grief’s sable shadows cast. Weep not, though death the silver cord Has loosened that bound to thee The gem, the jewel you adored, And set an angel free. She’s gone, but in that sunbright land She strikes a golden lyre Attuned and strung by God’s own hand, She bids thee come up higher. Weep not dear sister, lift thy head And raise thy tearful eyes, To heaven’s high world though she be dead She lives beyond the skies. S. S. Wm Fox. Wm. Fox, died Dec. 22, very suddenly of cramp colic, aged 32 years. He suffered intensely. He asked what he must do; we who stood by told him to put his trust in God. He then cast his cares on Jesus and began to pray for the mercy of God; so he died rejoicing in a Savior’s love. God giveth and he taketh away – the will of the Lord be done, not mine. I am left to grieve and trouble over the soul that no doubt waits at heaven’s gate for the coming of the loved ones to meet him where there is no parting and trouble never comes. WIFE. Jan 29, 1875: Died at his residence near this city, on the 21st inst., after a protracted illness of consumption. Woodford McQuiddy, aged about 38 years. He was born and raised in Clay county, Mo., and was a son of the late Capt. David McQuiddy. He was a good citizen and an honest man – the noblest work of God. Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of the students of Clay Seminary in the chapel Jan. 26th, occasioned by the death of their schoolmate Julia Marsh, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to visit us in affliction, and to take from us one of our dear schoolmates, therefore – Resolved, That in the death of our sister, Julia Marsh, we have sustained a loss in our school which is painful to our hearts, and which we deeply deplore. Resolved, That her modest manners, amiable character and many other virtues were greatly admired by us all, and will be cherished in our memories during the years to come. Resolved, That the vacant seat in our school room will be to us a cause of constant sadness, and we trust, it will be also an admonition to each one of us that death may be nearer than we think. Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents, whose hearts are so deeply pained by this unexpected stroke of death. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to present a copy of these resolutions to the parents of our deceased sister, and also to have the same published in the Liberty Tribune. Lizzie Adkins, Mary Allen, Cora Ritchey, Committee. Died, of scarlet fever, near Arnold’s Station, Clay co., Mo., Jan. 9, 1875, Homer R., son of Wm. and Nannie George, aged 10 years, 3 months. He was more than ordinarily endowed with wisdom, innocence and courage, which were admirably blended in a child of his age. We in our selfishness know not how to give him up, but were compelled to part company for a while, and must wipe the unbidden tear from sorrow’s eye – a sorrow only alleviated by the sacred memories of the past, and the hope of the life to come. and as we believe that Christ died and revived again, and that He alone can give us back our dead, let us accept this discipline of sorrow, as designed to wean us from earth, and center our hopes and affections on the real life, which is the only real life. A devoted and almost heart-broken father and mother, and two little brothers, mourn his early death, that one so young and lovely should have a life so brief. Yet we thank God the parting need not be forever. May the blessed Savior aid us so to live that we may die in the unspeakable hope. E. R. A. Died, at Fort Smith, Ark., on the 13th inst., Mrs. Mattie Lincoln, wife of Geo. T. Lincoln, Esq., formerly of Liberty. Feb 5, 1875: “Death is an equal doom To good and bad, the common inn of rest; But after death the trial must come, When best shall be to them who lived best.” Miss Emerine Bush was born in Clark county, Ky. Jan. 20, 1817. In her 24th year she married Mr. Jas. K. Reed, of Clay county, Mo. In her new western home she lived nearly a score of years, and became the mother of several children, all of whom died in infancy. In 1868 she came by steamer to Fort Benton, thence by stage to Helena City, Montana, where her husband who had preceded her to this coast four years, met her and brought her by private conveyance to Idaho City, here, after a pilgrimage of nearly 58 years, she was gathered to her people January 2, 1875. Mrs. Reed was converted, in her 13th years and, for 45 years lived an exemplary Christian, holding her membership in the Church militant with the Christian people of Clay county, Mo. She was a woman of clear conception and strong convictions. These sharply defined traits of character were set in a generous spirit, rendering her life more powerful for good. Her Christian character was beautifully symmetrical; knowledge and Grace were happily combined, and the whole sweetened by Charity that never faileth. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her place in this community will long remain vacant. Fro the last thirteen months she was confined to her room, with scarcely any prospect of getting up again – her death, therefore, was not a surprise to any, and no one anticipated it more than she. She had set her house in order and patiently awaited the summons. To the writer, who frequently visited and conversed with her upon the subject of Death and Eternity, she spoke with confidence and rejoicing. On the morning of Jan. 2, 1875, she aroused her husband by these words: “I’m going – I’m going.” To his inquiry, “Where are you going?” She replied, “To Jesus – good bye.” These were her last words, and her spirit passed to her home on high without a struggle or apparent pain. The funeral took place on Monday, January 4th, from the M.E. church, where a sermon was preached by the pastor from Math. XXV, 1-14. The choir sang the beautiful and appropriate verses commencing, “Beyond the smiling and the weeping I shall be soon,” “I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, The far away home of the soul,” and, “O, think of the home over there.” The large circle of friends and acquaintances then took their leave of the body, after which it was deposited on a beautiful mound in our village cemetery, where it awaits the midnight cry, “Behold! the bridegroom cometh.” To her brothers and sisters who survive her, although denied the privilege of seeing and ministering to her in her last sickness, and to her bereaved companion, who is truly bereft, we tender our sincere sympathy and beg them to remember their loss is her eternal gain, for “She rests from her labors and her works do follow her.” – Idaho World. From the Fort Smith (Ark.) Herald. Obituary – Died in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Friday morning December 14, 1874. Mrs. Martha L., wife of Mr. Geo. T. Lincoln. The deceased was born in Carroll county, Mississippi, (May 12, 1838) the daughter of Abraham B. and Elizabeth Halsery, and grand-daughter of Col. G. Leflore of same County and State – at one time, Principal Chief of the Choctaws and who made the treaty with President Jackson, for the present Choctaw country. Mrs. Lincoln enjoyed the confidence and affection of a large circle of kindred and friends in early life, many of whom survive, to mourn her gone away. In early life, too, she chose the better part which was not taken from her, while friends were being taken on the right and on the left, health was fast decaying and riches were taking to them selves wings and fleeing, while her faith, simple and true, remained by her through many a hard struggle with adverse circumstances and was her victory over the last enemy. Amid the evergreens of old Fort Coffee, C.N. Rest the remains of the once beautiful and joyous child of affluence and affection in the certain hope of a glorious resurrection. A. Friend. On Saturday, 20th ult., John Shortridge, one of the oldest settlers of the Platte Purchase, died at his home in Platte county. He had been for thirty- five years a deacon of the Christian church at Camden Point. Mr. N.B. Thomas, died at his home in this county on Sunday 24th ult., aged 65 years. He leaves a grown up family, and a host of friends to lament his loss. He had resided on the farm on which he died 41 years. Peace to his ashes. Mr. Whitson S. George informs us that Mr. J.R. Writesman, of Fishing River, had the misfortune to lose his little son Johnnie, the other day of croup. He was aged about 4 years. We regret to learn that his other two children are very sick of something like pneumonia and croup combined. In Memory of Little Julia. Died, in Liberty, Jan 22d, 1875, of scarlet fever, Julia, daughter of Dr. J.T. and Roxana Marsh, aged 10 years, 4 months and 5 days. Death has again visited and taken from our midst another blooming flower, “Little Julia,” who but a short time ago was so full of life and hope is now sleeping in the lonely church yard cell. Oh! how we shall miss her; never more to hear her sweet voice on earth again, or see her in her accustomed place in the Sabbath school. But sorrow not, dear parents, as those who have no hope – your little darling is not lost but only gone before. She was too pure for this earth, hence she was borne on angels wings away. How often will the father and mother of that fair being listen for the coming of the little feet that are now walking the golden streets of God. You have listened for the last time to her silvery voice. Can you ever forget her? Ah! no; she will ever live in your memory. But weep no more for your little darling, she is now an angel clothed in spotless white, standing at the pearly gates to welcome you in. See the fading sunbeams quiver as the sun sinks down the west. Flashing o’er the placid river, sparkling like a jeweled crest, Where the dying sunlight lingers, there the willow branches lave, Pointing us with angel fingers to our little Julia’s grave. In the distant flowery meadow chirps the cricket sharp and shrill. While among the gathering shadows sings the lonely whippowil; Little birds their mates are calling homeward o’er the rippling wave. Evening dews like tears are falling on our little Julia’s grave. Sleep on my little blue-eyed treasure, Where the willow branches lave, Pointing us with angel fingers To our little Julia’s grave. A. Friend. (Note: A Tribute of Respect from the Sabbath School was also published in the Feb 12 issue on page 3.) Feb 12, 1875: Died, near this city on Wednesday of consumption, rm. A.M. Robertson, aged about 38 years. A good citizen has gone from us. Sudden Death. – On Tuesday last Mr. Robert Thompson (son of the late Judge Thompson) was putting up a window curtain at the residence of his mother, and was reaching up to drive a nail when he stopped, exclaiming, “give me the camphor or something, I believe it will kill me,” and expired in a few minutes. Mr. Thompson was a young man of unexceptionable character, industrious, and universally esteemed by his neighbors and acquaintances, who regret his early death. Death of Dr. C.Q. Chandler. – On Tuesday night last Dr. C.Q. chandler, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Boone county, died at his home in Rocheport, in this county. About six months ago he was stricken with paralysis, and subsequently made a trip to Hot Springs, Virginia, retuning much improved. On last Saturday he was again, however, stricken with the same disease, and continued to sink until death relieved him Tuesday night. Dr. Chandler was about 47 years of age, and was, as we learn, a native of Cooper county, Missouri. He had been a resident of Rocheport about 22 years. He married som ten or twelve years ago Miss Ann Woods, daughter of the late James Woods, who, with two children, survives him. He had long been a leading member of the Baptist church, and was a man not only of many personal virtues, but of deep Christian piety. He was a successful physician, a gentleman of fine culture, and as a citizen was a man of marked influence and usefulness. Probably there is no citizen of the county longer or more conspicuously identified with political contests in our section, having been a lifelong leader of the democratic party in this county. He was buried at Rocheport Wednesday with the honors of the Odd Fellows fraternity, of which he was a member, Rev. J.M. Robinson preaching his funeral to a large concourse of people. – Columbia Herald. Dr. Chandler was a brother of Hon. John T. Chandler, of Liberty. A little son of Thos. Griends was killed by the kick of a mule at Tarkio last week. Feb 19, 1875: Died. – At the residence of Price Starks near Weston, Platte county, Mo., on Wednesday, the 3d day of February, 1875, Mrs. Eleanor L. Morton, in the eighty- third year of her age. Mrs. Morton was the widow of Richard Morton, and eminent minister of the Baptist church of Clark co., KY., many years ago, and was the mother of Elder Richard Morton of that county, and of Dr. J.F. Morton, Mrs. Isaac O. Parish and Mrs. Price Starks of Platte county, Mo. She died as she lived, a devoted and consistent Christian. – Platte City Landmark. Death of Elder James Barnes. On Saturday last, February 6th, Elder James Barnes died at the residence of his son, James Barnes, jr., in Moberly, Mo. Mr. Barnes was at the time of his death 87 years old, and was among the very oldest residents of the State. He removed to Central Missouri in 1811 and was during the Indian war an inmate of the famous old Forts in Howard county, opposite Boonville. After the forts were abandoned, he moved to the present limits of Boone county, and was the first sheriff of this county, having been appointed by Governor McNair immediately after the organization of the county in 1817. He was during most of his life, a minister of the Old Baptist church, and was almost universally known throughout this section of the State. A biographical sketch of his life would be a most interesting history, and, if prepared by anyone we will gladly publish it. – Columbia Herald. Mrs. Ann Harris, aged 79 years died at the residence of her son Thos. C. Harris, in Saline county on Thursday, Feb. 4th. She came to Missouri from Virginia in 1817 and with her husband, settled near New Franklin, in this county. Mr. Sydney Morrow, living near Kearney, had the misfortune to lose his wife on Sunday last. She was an estimable lady, and was aged about 30 years. A little child of Mr. Zachary Barclay of this city, died very suddenly on Monday of convulsions. We learn that a little son of Johnson Everett, of Clinton county, was killed by the accidental discharge of a gun last week. Obituary. Died, near Liberty, Mo., Jan. 21, 1875, Mr. Woodford McQuiddy. The deceased was born in Woodford county, Ky. His parents emigrated to Missouri when he was 18 months old. He spent 37 years of his life in Clay co. Mr. McQuiddy married Miss Lizzie, the daughter of Mr. J.A. Griffith of this county in 1861. The subject of this notice was truly an honest man: his morals were unexceptionable. He was a true friend, kind husband, a good citizen, and has lived and died without an enemy. Though religiously inclined, Mr. McQuiddy was not a Christian, which was his chief regret. A few days before he died he confessed the name of Christ before man. His faith was strong in the Redeemer. Friends exhorted and prayed for him. God grant that their prayers were heard, and the faith of the dying one accepted. He leaves a wife, (God bless this true and faithful woman) and three sisters, and numerous friends to mourn his absence. “When God of love: Cometh thy sheltering wings Nor leave our holy dead, To rest in hope: From this world’s suffering Their souls have fled. O! when our souls are burdened with its weight Of life, and all its woes Let us remember then, and calmly wait For our life’s close. J. W. W. Died, Feb. 10th, James T. Courtney, eldest son of John R. and Elizabeth Courtney, in the 24th year of his age. Thoughts while leaving his grave: My dear child beneath this sod We leave you here to rest with God ‘Tis hard to go and leave you here, From day to day, from year to year. You can’t return, but we can go, For long we cannot dwell below We read who trust in Jesus’ blood, Shall dwell in Heaven and peace with God. In a Low Whisper Something Seemed to Say: Nay Father and Mother and friends don’t weep Ere long you too must with me sleep, My body is resting beneath this sod While my spirit is dwelling secure with God. And here’s little Mattie my baby dear Oh how sweet it is to embrace him here We thought it hard when he was taken away, But soon I have come with him to stay. And Bettie, too, you soon must come To dwell with me in my Heavenly home My darling wife, be of good cheer, For Christ will answer all true prayer. Brothers and sisters you to may share Heaven’s sweetest blessings if you’ll not despair, God’s Grace to all He will freely give, Who will truly repent and in Christ believe. MOTHER. In Memory of Little Jimme. Died, in Liberty, Jan. 17th of scarlet fever, Jimmie L., son of James M. and Lissie N. Fogle, deceased, aged 6 years and 10 months. “Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care Our opening flower to Heaven conveyed And bade it blossom there.” Again has the angel of death entered our home and sundered another link in the chain of our earthly affections. And this time it was the darling of our hearts, our dear little Jimmie, who was borne in the arms of angels to the bosom of the Savior whom he loved so well. Yes, they wanted little Jimmie in heaven, and he has gone, and only they who know how our motherless darling had wound himself round our very souls, can understand the aching void, the wistful anguish that fills our hearts when we try to realize the sad truth. Oh! how we miss him, our bright winsome boy, who filled our home with sunshine, and around whom our hearts clung with such fond affection. But the wiser love of “Our Father” has removed him from a world, where in almost every life the thorns are more frequently gathered than the roses, and taken him to a home where sin and sorrow enter not, nor stain nor shadow can reach his rejoicing spirit, and though our hearts are well nigh breaking for the loss of one so loved and cherished, we can but feel that for him it is well and we would not have it otherwise. Little Jimmie was a devoted lover of the Sunday School, and nothing ever gave him more pleasure than to go there and listen to the Word of God and to join in singing songs of praise. Young as he was his little heart seemed filled with the love of heavenly things, for at home, even amidst his busiest play, his sweet glad voice was singing out in the words of some favorite hymn, or he was talking of God and the angels. Precious darling, bright little sunbeam, thy stay on earth was short, but thy sweet presence illumined many an hour of our lives, and wove chords of love round our hearts too strong to be broken but which will draw us after thee to thy Celestial home. Thous art safe in the arms of Jesus, and in a little while – “On the banks beyond the river, We shall meet, no more to sever; In the bright, the bright forever, In the summer-land of song.” F. IN MEMORIAM At a regular meeting of Lake Grange No. 1255 held Feb. 12, 1875, the following resolutions were adopted, in reference to the death of sister Margaret Yates who was suddenly taken from this, her earthly home on the eve of the 9th inst. Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father, to remove from our midst, our beloved sister, to enjoy that rest prepared for those who have loved and served him, therefore, Resolved, That in her death this grange has lost one of its most worthy members, the neighborhood one of the best and most useful citizens, the church one of her most consistent members, her husband a kind and affectionate companion and children their best earthly friend. Resolved, That while we deeply deplore the loss of our beloved sister, we sorrow not as those who have no hope, but rejoice to know that she had always lived a trusting and confiding christian. Resolved, That her amiable disposition and exemplary qualifications, were such as to win for her the good will and esteem of all who knew her, therefore causing us all to unite in expressions of sorrow, for the sad and untimely end of one who was so useful in every relation of life. Resolved, That her vacant place in our midst, will be to us constant reminder of her tragic death; and may it also serve as admonition to each one of us, to prepare, as she had done, for that better world above. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the family of deceased in this their sad bereavement, and point them to the God in whom she trusted. Resolved, That as a token of respect to our departed sister, the members of this grange wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the husband and family of the deceased sister, and one to the Missouri Farmer and each of the Liberty papers for publication. Mrs. F.Y. Adams, Mrs. Susan Hunt, Mrs. Maggie Gill, Committee. Death of the Wife of Judge Wm. T. Wood. – The wife of Judge Wm. T. Wood was found dead in her bed, at Lexington, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Wood has been long badly afflicted with asthma, from which she is supposed to have died. Judge Wood, who is holding court at Marshall was at once sent for. Mrs. Wood was a most estimable lady. – Sedalia Democrat. Feb 26, 1875: A Santa Rosa, California, letter to Rev. J.W. Luke, of this city under date of February 18th says: Dr. John Hendley (formerly of Liberty, Mo.,) died in this city last night of a lingering disease that the doctors hardly understood. It seemed to be literally starving to death – for the little he ate gave no nourishment. Mr. Miller: - On the afternoon of the 22d inst., while a sympathizing audience in Liberty, was met to pay its tribute of esteem to one loved and honored in our community, Mr. A.C. Waples, I was with a similar audience in Mt. Zion Church. In Liberty, a man, in life’s evening, fallen asleep – at Mt. Zion a youthful bride, Mrs. Ninnie Pope. Six weeks ago she was led to the marriage altar. No attired in her bridal robe she awaits the coming of Him who claims the ransomed church as his Bride. Asa N. Bird. In Memoriam. “Little Eliza,” daughter of Z.T. and Emma Barkley, who died on the morning of February 15th, was a bright, beautiful child, aged three years, eight months and twenty-one days. Eliza was the idol of many hearts and her Aunt’s pride and little earthly treasure, bringing sunshine to her home, and in that home she was a little fireside angel. But loved ones remember, Eliza is not dead – only gone home. True, there is one more little mound in the churchyard, but O! there is one more little angel in Heaven. Death fastens its inflexible arms around our darling at early morn; yes, he came, and there was not defense. In the lovely springtime of its bloom, this tender flower was called and transplanted; yet we would not call her back; we would not waken her out of her long dreamless sleep. We know – and Oh! sad the thought that she has, for the last time, thrown her arms lovingly around her youthful parents’ necks, as also dear Auntie’s, thus evincing her unbounded love, until she welcomes them to the Heavenly Canaan; for, alas! those little hands are folded on her cold pulseless’ breast. Pure and spotless as the little shroud in which she was robed, was her young innocent life. Weep not Father and Mother, Eliza will watch and wait for you at the pearly gate; and she’ll welcome Auntie and “Ruthie dear” to her Heavenly Home. Remember, there is one more link that binds you to that “Sweet by and by,” where loved ones are watching and waiting for you. You’ll remember you darling as she climbed on your knee, You’ll remember her laugh, too, so childlike and free, You’ll remember her footsteps at morn, noon, and night Her ways all so winning, her charms all so bright, And you’ll long for the hour when you, too, shall go, And like ‘LIZA lay low’neath the beautiful snow. This world will be dark, and you’ll oft heave a sigh, While heart aches will come, and tears moisten the eye, Fond memory will oft bring back happy hours, When Earth was an Eden, with its fair sunny bowers, Then, your loved ones were ‘round you; but now they are gone, And you find it so hard to say, Thy will, Lord, be done. B. B. B. Mr. A.C. Waples, one of our best citizens, died on Saturday last aged about 50 years. Obituary. Died, in Smithville, Mo., Feb’ry 5th, 1875, Ella V. Justus, daughter of John F. Justus, aged 8 years, 9 months and 24 days. Though but a child she had early won the love and admiration of all who knew her, especially that of her school- mates with whom she has been associated during the past winter. It seems that her stay was but the appearing of a bright vision, sent to gladden our hearts for a few short days and then pass forever away. Her laughing eyes in death are close, Forever hushed her sweet child-voice, From pain she has obtained repose, Dear friends weep not, look up, rejoice. The little arms will never more Be fondly twined around your neck; Each day you’ll miss her accents dear, Her frequent love-kiss on your cheek. Her little feet no more shall tread, Through uncertain ways of life; From every earthly ill she’s freed; Then stay fond one, O stay your grief. A shining crown she now shall wear, Her voice in Heavenly music join, Oh view her as an angel fair, Nor wish to call her back again. God only lends those we love dear And back to Him they must be given; Each tie that death can sever here, Will be more firmly bound in heaven. M. A. Mar 5, 1875: A Good Citizen Gone. – We are deeply pained to hear of the death of Mr. H.M. Berkley, at his residence about six miles Southwest of Cameron on the 24th instant. Mr. Berkley came her from Kentucky about twenty years ago as well as we can remember. He was one of our best citizens, a prominent and useful man, and a man of far more than ordinary intelligence. He must have been from 50 to 55 years of age, we should judge. The loss of such a good man is deeply to be deplored. Clinton county ahs lost a good citizen in the death of Mr. Berkley. – Plattsburg Lever. Capt. W.P. Walton died Feb. 21st, at his residence at Brownsville, in Saline county. Another Old Settler Gone. St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 26. – Julius C. Robideaux, third son of Joseph Robideaux, founder of this city, died this morning. He was born in St. Louis, in 1806, and was educated at the University there. When he came to St. Joseph, thirty- nine years ago, it was but an Indian trading post. He opened the first store here to trade with the whites, and was Justice of the Peace of Buchanan county for ten years, and erected many large buildings in this city for business houses. He will be buried on Sunday next. Sad Death. Mrs. Mary Wood, wife of Judge Wm. T. wood, of the Circuit Court, was found dead in her bed on yesterday morning, at her residence about seven miles south of Lexington. She had been suffering for a week past with a very severe cold, which had confined her to the bed, but no serious results were apprehended by herself or those in attendance. So lightly did she think of her illness that she would not permit her husband, who is holding court in Marshal, Saline county, to be sent for. Her daughter Maria, about sixteen years old, slept with her. On Monday night they went to bed as usual. About two o’clock Miss Maria got up and gave her mother a dose of some cough preparation which she had been taking, and then lay down again and fell into a heavy slumber, from which she did not wake until 7 or 8 o’clock in the morning. On getting out of bed she was struck with something unnatural in the quietness of her mother’s repose; She took hold of her hand, which lay partly out of the bed. It was cold and rigid! Frantically throwing back the bed covering, she found that life had forsaken that beloved form. The feelings of the horrified daughter may be imagined. The only other persons on the place were some colored servants. It was near ten o’clock before the nearer neighbors, having heard the terrible news, came to the house. Mrs. Wood had probably been dead several hours before the awful fact was discovered by her daughter. The cause of her sudden death is not known. Dr. Hardman, a physician living near by, we understand, states that it was caused by suffocation. The deceased for some time has suffered from a difficulty in respiration, which was aggravated by the severe cold she was laboring under. A messenger was at once dispatched to Marshall to convey the terrible tidings to Judge Wood. The deceased leaves two children the daughter already spoken of, and a son, named Lindley, who has been for three or four years a cadet at the U.S. Naval academy at Annapolis. – Lexington Intelligencer. Judge Wood, the husband of the deceased, is a brother of Col. Lewis J. wood, of Smithville. Death of Dr. J.M. Shackelford. We regret to hear of the death of Dr. Shackelford which occurred at Vibbard, in Ray county, Mo., on the 22d ult. He was aged about 30 years, and was a son of the late Hon. Ryland Shackelford of Clay county, and was a man of fine abilities, a good physician and druggist, and highly thought by all who knew him. The Richmond Chronicle in speaking of his death says: “He had been married but little over a year, and leaves a young wife to mourn his departure. Thus we drop down the stream of time, death selecting here and there a victim, and warning us that we must all go the same road. The deceased appeared to have a long field of usefulness before him, but Consumption had long ago fastened its fangs upon him, and had marked him as its prize. He was buried with Masonic honors, on the farm of James Crowley, Esq., near Vibbard. Another of clay’s best and most intelligent citizens has died. We allude to Prof. Joseph N. Baker of Sugar Tree Grove neighborhood. He had long been a citizen of our county, and for many years Principal of Sugar Tree Grove Academy. His loss will be sensibly felt – for he was always foremost in every enterprise calculated to benefit his neighborhood or county. May the turf rest lightly and the flowers bloom sweetly above his dust. Judge James M. Gordon, a prominent citizen and eminent lawyer, died at his residence near Columbia, last week, aged about 65 years. Mrs. Tillery, widow of Clayton Tillery died on the 26th ult., aged about 72 years. She had long been a citizen of this county and hosts of warm friends will mourn her death. One by one our citizens are passing away. On Sunday last Mr. Jas. Smithey died at his residence in this city after an illness of about ten days, aged about 56 years. He had long resided here, and few men stood higher in popular esteem. He was buried on Monday by the Odd Fellows, of which Order he was an honored member. An Address: of the N.G. of Liberty Lodge, No. 49, I.O.O.F. before the members, Monday, March 1st, 1875, upon the death of Brother James Smithey. Brothers: - We have just performed our last solemn duties to our beloved brother, James Smithey. We bore him to yonder hill, and there, amid a group of sorrowing friends and grief oppressed kindred, with the peculiar ceremonies of our Order, we laid him in the ground, there to await the coming of the Great Spirit to take him hence. His voice will be heard in the Hall no more – it is hushed in death – and we shall wait his coming in vain. He has gone forever. How sad, how painful this reflection. Oh! let is impress us with the fact that we, too, each one of us, one by one, must soon go the way that he has gone. Let our hearts be humbled that we may be better fitted for the discharge of those deeds of benevolence and charity enjoined upon us by our Order. Since April 5th, 1856, brother Smithey has been a faithful and dutiful, yet a very unostentatious member of this Lodge. During all these nineteen years, perhaps none of us have evinced greater interest and fidelity in the discharge of duties than brother Smithey, and the Lodge has, I believe, honored him with every place within its gift. Few evenings indeed have found him absent from roll-call, and I can safely assert that in our dispensations of charities, no one found greater gratification than he did. As a citizen of the world and the community in which we live he has been equally faithful and worthy. Born on the 5th day of March, 1817, in Woodford county, Kentucky, he led a blameless and useful life. It was there he married. He had acquired a trade, and the West offered him inducements for employment in it, and so in the Spring of 1850 he came to Liberty. He was then 33, still in the prime of life and buoyant with hope. He has given to us the best part of his life and labor. The toil and skill of his handiwork have erected for us such stately edifices as the Arthur House and the residence of the late Major Dougherty. Perhaps no wife ever had a kinder husband than his, no children a fonder or more indulgent father. They, his wife and children, mourn and feel his loss, brothers, as we can not. Their tears will not soon be dried. Inn their affliction and bereavement let us offer our sympathies by the passage of resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Lodge. (Note: “Resolutions of Respect” follow the preceeding obituary in the same edition) An old [man] named Donohue, living in Jackson county opposite Mo. City, a few days ago, stabbed his son Albert to the heart, in a squabble about a load of corn. The father is 70 years old. Mr. James Johnson died at Missouri City on Tuesday night, aged about 75 years. He formerly resided near Liberty. His aged wife is also very low with but little chance of recovery. Died, near Kearney, on the 11th ult., Miss Mary E. Davis, aged 16 years. Also in Kearney, on the 1oth ult., Hattie B., infant daughter of Geo. W. and Nannie W. Chrisman, aged 4 mos. 21 days. Mrs. Jennie W. Foreman, wife of Rev. J.P. Foreman died at her home in this city on the 2d inst., of congestion of the lungs, aged about 32 years. Death. – Died, at her home in Clay co., on the 1st March, 1875, of pneumonia, after an illness of three weeks, Mrs. E.S. Winn, widow of Willis H. Winn, aged 67 years, 2 months and 1 day. Mrs. W. was a lady of fine mind highly accomplished, a model Christian and universally esteemed, and her death will be read with sorrow by all who knew her. Peace to her ashes. Obituary. Died, Jan. 10th, 1875, little Jennie, infant daughter of L. and Amanda Grimes, aged 1 year 4 months and 10 days. Darling little Jennie is taken from us, and we would scarcely be able to bear our affliction, were we not confident that she is resting in the arms of that dear Savior, who said “Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Little Jennie was indeed a child of promise bright, but death has torn her form the arms of loving parents. It is hard indeed to give up a child like this, but God doeth all things well. It is hard to give up our darling, never more to see her sparkling eyes and busy feet, but there is a time to come when happy friends will meet to part no more. She’s gone, she’ gone, our Jennie’s gone, The mandate came, the deed is done, The sun is set to rise no more She’s gone to heaven’s happy shore. Far from home is little Jennie Far from loving friends so dear, But beside her bed her mother watched Day and night with fear. From this dreary world of sorrow, From a mother’s watchful care, God has called her darling there To rest where all is bright and fair. The little drum is muffled now, The hours have lost their breath, My babies have gone to heaven Forever to be blessed. It is hard to part with them, Although they could not stay, Their heavenly father took them The golden harp to play. He knew he could provide for them A much better home that we, He called the angels up to him Never more to die. Mother. Granger’s Tribute. At a regular meeting of Clay Grange No. 196, on Saturday, Feb. 20th, 1875, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, In His inscrutable dispensation, the Master of Life has removed from the companionship of our Grange and the society of friends, our beloved and respected brother, A.M. Robertson, Esq., therefore resolved, as follows: 1st That in the death of Bro. Robertson the society of farmers has lost an invaluable member and the community an honorable and true citizen. 2d. That while we mourn his untimely death and will tenderly revere his memory, lst us hope that what is our loss is in truth his gain, and that his integrity, sincerity and justice are jewels in his crown in the company of the blessed. 3d. That the members of this Grange will wear the customary badge of mourning for the deceased brother for thirty days. 4th. That his preamble and resolutions be forwarded to the Liberty papers with a request for their publication. B.R. Mitchell, T.W. Martin, E. Higbee. Committee. Mar 12, 1875: The wife of the late James Johnson, died in MO. City last Saturday and was buried Sunday. She was aged about 70 years. Grangers’ Tribute. At a special meeting of Sugar Tree Grove Grange, held March 1st, 1875, J.H. Compton, Z. Todd, and Joseph Barnes were appointed a committed to draft resolutions in reference to the death of our worthy Brother J.N. Baker. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted Whereas, It has been the pleasure of our Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, February 28th, 1875, to take from among us our worthy Past Master, Joseph N. Baker; therefore be it – Resolved, That in his death this Grange and the community at large has sustained a loss which is painful to, and deeply deplored by all. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and relatives who have been so unexpectedly called upon to realize the fact that he has gone from among us. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be handed to our bereaved Sister, and that a copy be sent to the Liberty Tribune and Advance for publication. J.H. Compton, Z. Todd, Joseph Barnes, Committee. Death of Mrs. Mattie Park. Died at her home near Platte City, at 4 o’clock on Saturday morning March 6th, 1875, of consumption, Mrs. Mattie Park, wife of Simpson Park, and daughter of the late John R. Peters, of Liberty, aged 48 years. On Sunday the 7th, her remains were brought to Liberty and taken to the residence of R.H. Miller, where friends had gathered to look on her features for the last time. After the reading of a chapter and a prayer by Elder Jones, the casket was closed, placed in the hearse, and taken to the cemetery, followed by sorrowing and sympathizing friends. After “dust had returned to dust,” a prayer and benediction was offered by Rev. H.M. Richardson, and the audience returned to their homes. Death is a sad event, come under whatever guise it may. The parting of life- long friends, the surrendering of the one in whom the deepest love is centered, is the saddest of all the sad events of this sad life. When we stand at the grave, in which we have laid a loved form, how little does life seem! How insignificant does man appear! It is there that we can say of life: “And all that’s left of the bright, bright, dream, With its thousand brilliant phases. Is a handful of dust under a coffin hid A coffin under the daisies.” But hope looks beyond the coffin and the grave to that blessed realm “where the inhabitant never says, “I am sick,” and where “peace sheds its balm and the soul dwells at ease,” and where “God’s glorious image, freed from clay, In Heaven’s eternal sphere shall shine A star of day.” How it saddens our heart to know that we have laid in the tomb one of the truly good of earth. Mrs. Park had for several years been in very feeble health, and her death was not unexpected. She made a profession of religion over twenty years ago, and united with the Old School Baptist church, and from that time to her heath, lived the life of the Christian, and by her godly walk and conversation, was as a light set on a hill. No one knew her but to love her. She was a lady of remarkable intellect, coupled with great force of character, and whatever she undertook, she done with all her might. The writer of this tribute knew her from youth – first in prosperity as to this world’s goods – then in adversity – and again in prosperity – but in every position she was the same humble, noble, self-sacrificing Christian woman. Whenever her health permitted, she would seek the bed-side of the afflicted, no difference how humble their lot, and she contributed with a liberal hand to the needy of that which God had blessed her with. As remarked by one of her neighbors several years ago – “Mrs. Park is the best woman I ever knew – she is always trying to do good. She is too pure for earth.” This tribute was from a neighbor – one who knew her well, and who preceded her to the spirit land but a few months ago, and who will likely be the first to strike hands with her on the bright shores of immortality. Mrs. P.’s was a frail family – she had witnessed the death of two sisters – a father and mother – and numerous relatives, and she looked forward to death as but a renewal of the society of the loved and lost of this earth. She met death as only one deeply imbued with the spirit of the Christina religion could do. She was not afraid to die – she felt that her robes had been washed white in the blood of the lamb, and that death was but the entry into that rest prepared for the children of light. May God comfort her husband, relatives and friends. They mourn not as those without hope – for if they imitate her example they will all meet where parting is unknown. Heaven should have new attractions for us now. Its company more genial, it joy is fuller, its music sweeter today than ever before. Good-bye, dear friend. May we meet in the land of light and song, and may thy radiant smiles be among the first to greet us, should we, through God’s mercy, ever reach that Heaven prepared for the pure in soul. “For know ye not beyond the grave, Far, far, beyond where the cedars wave On the Syrian mountains, and where the stars Come glittering forth in their golden cars, There bloometh a land of perennial bliss Where we’ll smile to think of the tears of this.” One more life is lived; the ranks of humanity close up and march on, each to his appointed “chamber in the Silent Halls of Death;” but thou, spirit of the dear departed! “Death should come Gently to one of gentle mould, like thee, As light winds, wandering through groves of bloom, Detach the delicate blossoms fro the tree, Closed the dear eye-lids calmly and without pain; We will trust in God to see thee yet again.” FRIEND. Died, at his residence near Barry, Clay county, Missouri, on the 7th Mar., 1875, MR. Simon Patterson Hudson. Deceased was born in Madison county, Ky., on the 14th Feb., 1812. Although he was not a member of any religious society, his faith was firm and unshaken in the doctrine of Salvation by Grace, through a crucified and risen Redeemer. Peace to his slumbering dust. W. S. E. Mar 19, 1875: Tribute to Departed Merit. Died, in Gallatin township, Clay co., Mo., of Pneumonia, on Sunday, February 28th, 1875, Joseph N. Baker, in the 48th year of his age. He died as he lived a Christian. Another good citizen gone. An honest upright citizen has been called to pass over the river to try the realities of an untried world. Truly is it comforting to those left to battle on with the trials and hardships of life to know that death had no terrors for him; that he died in the triumphs of a faith in a once crucified but now risen and exalted Savior. The simple but grand inscription may be placed above his grave: “Here lies a Christian,” which will ever arrest the attention of the passer by and point with telling effect to that land of ever blooming flowers. In November, 1852, after having finished his collegiate course at Bethany College, Virginia, he bid farewell to the scenes of his boyhood and the loved ones at the old home and came to Missouri, than the far West, to cast his fortunes with the Western people. In all his intercourse with his fellow citizens he was ever characterized by that hospitality and warm-heartedness for which the Old Virginians are renowned. Like his fellow man he was not free from faults, still I do not think he had an enemy that would ever do him material harm. He was an industrious, economical farmer. Still riches never crowned his labors. And now to those who in his life-time did not like Joseph N. Baker, forget is faults and frailties. Think of the good he has done in Antioch neighborhood. Think of him now as a mere lump of clay mouldering back to mother earth. And that we too must sooner or later travel the same road he has trodden. He is gone. His familiar face and kind voice will never greet us again. That seat, occupied so regularly at old Antioch, is vacant now; and as often as we look there we will think of him who so often sat there. Whose counsel and advice was ever beneficial to the church. He leaves a wife and a daughter, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. But the way of the Lord is not as our way. So let us say “Thy will Oh Lord be done.” Truly do we sympathize with the heart broken wife and daughter in their sad bereavement. But their loss is his eternal gain. He is not lost but only gone a little while before. He has gone to that land of immortal youth, where sickness and pain are unknown, - Where farewells are never spoken – Where ties of love are never broken. Let us try in that happy land to unite to join in singing God’s praise with the redeemed of all ages. A. S. D. Mrs. John G. Jones, of Washington township, died a few days back. She was aged about 28 years. Died near Kearney on the 26th Feb. 1875, Juel, infant son of W.A. and M.M. Snider, aged 9 mos. and 23 days. Also, died at the same place, on same day, Walter C., infant son of John C. and M.C. Chamberlain, aged 1 year 2 months and 18 days. Grangers’ Tribute. At a regular meeting of Brick Grange No. 949, held March 13th, 1875, the following resolutions were adopted in reference to the death of Brother Robert Tho9mpson, who was suddenly taken from this his earthly home on the 17th inst. Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst our beloved brother to enjoy that rest prepared for those who love and serve Him; therefore – Resolved, That in his death this Grange has lost one of its most worthy members, the neighborhood one of the best and most useful citizens, the bereaved mother a kind and affectionate son. Resolved, That his amiable disposition and exemplary qualifications were such as to win for him the good will and esteem of all who knew him, therefore causing us all to unite in expression of sorrow for the sad and untimely end of one who was so useful in every relation of life. Resolved, That his vacant place in our midst will be to us constant reminder of his tragic death; and may it also serve as admonition to each one of us to prepare for the better world above. Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the family of deceased in this their sad bereavement, and point them to God the Savior of the world, who ruleth all things according to his own will and pleasure. Resolved, That as a token of respect to our departed brother the members of this Grange wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the mother and family of the deceased brother and one to each of the Liberty papers for publication. Joseph Thorp, Geo. W. Neat, J.R. Courtney, Committee. Mr. G.S.W. Jesse died at his residence in Harlem, on Sunday evening last. He was buried at Barry on Tuesday. Died. – In Haynesvile, Mo., on Saturday morning the 6th inst., at 3 o’clock, Mrs. Maria Summers, wife of Elder Mason Summers, in the 71st year of her age. She had been in ill health for some time but had only been confined to her bed for two or three weeks. Deceased was born in Mason county Kentucky. She and her husband united with the Christian Church 47 years ago, and since then she has been a devoted and consistent Christina, ever practicing the precepts of that religion which constituted her hope through life and her consolation in the hour of death. All her living children, four in number, and also a number of her grandchildren were about the bedside of the dear mother until her spirit fled to its mansion of rest. To the last moment she retained a lively consciousness of her condition and exhorted those whom she loved with a mothers’ affection to meet her in the happy world above. – Plattsburg Lever. Mar 26,1875: Obituary. – Miss Julia Brooks, daughter of John and Julia Brooks, of Clay county, Mo., was born Feb. 16, 1860. On March 11, 1875, she bade us farewell at the Mo. Female School, to enter that school above, where she will no longer need our instruction, but where she will sit at the feet of the Great Master himself. She came among us abut five weeks since, and almost immediately after her arrival was taken sick of pneumonia. Although a stranger, she was not treated as such, and all that physicians and kind friends could do was most cheerfully done. Her father, who was with her during her sickness, was present when she so tranquilly yielded up her spirit. She died, trusting in that Savior, to whom she more than two years ago consecrated her brief life. Platte City Landmark. Andrew Gartin, an old an estimable citizen of this county died near Barry, a few days ago. A good man has ceased from his labors. Died, on the 14th inst., at the residence of H. Mackley, in this city, John C. Peedicord, of the firm of Smithey & Peddicord. This death has stricken down an excellent citizen and left a vacancy which will be felt by very many friends. In his business transactions he was a man upon whose word all who ever had dealings with him could implicitly rely. He was buried last Monday. His remains were first taken to the O.S. Presbyterian church where an appropriate funeral sermon was preached by Rev. M.G. Gorin. Revs. Hindman and Thome assisted in the exercises. A very large concourse of friends attended and followed his remains to the cemetery. Memphis (Mo.) News. Died at the residence of her son-in-law, H.R. Davis, Esq., of Gallatin township, Mrs. Jane McKissick, aged 75 years and 12 days. She had been a citizen of Clay county for 53 years. Mr. Joseph Y. Clark, a citizen and native of Clay county, died at the residence of his brother near Stewartsville, on the Sabbath last, aged about 40 years. He was one of our most worthy citizens and his death will be read with grief by hundreds of people. Only some year or two ago his accomplished wife died, and now only their little child remains. Granger’s Tribute. At a regular meeting of Frazier Grange No. 948, held March 19th, 1875, John Lewis, J.W. Faubian and H.R. Davis were appointed a committee to draft resolutions in regard to the death of our beloved Bro. S.P. Hudson, and the following were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Master of the universe on Sunday, Mar. 7th, 1875, to take from us our worthy Brother S.P. Hudson; therefore be it – Resolved, That in his death this Grange has lost one of her best members and the community one of her best citizens, his family an affectionate husband and parent. Resolved, That we sympathize with the bereaved family and friends who have been called upon to realize the fact that he has gone from us. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be handed to the bereaved family and a copy be sent to the Liberty Tribune and Advance by the secretary for publication. Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that we drape our hall for the same length of time. H.R. Davis, John Lewis, J.W. Faubian, Committee Death of Dr. John Hendley. With great grief we announce the death of Dr. John Hendley, a son of the late Judge John Hendley of Liberty, Mo. He died at his residence near Santa Rosa, on the 17th Feb. Dr. Hendley was born in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 26, 1820, and was, therefore, at the time of his death 54 years, 4 mos. and 21 days of age. When the subject of this sketch was only a boy, his parents moved to the State of Missouri, making their home at Liberty. During those years of pioneering, the doctor got his education. He selected the profession of medicine, and having prepared himself, he settled at Camden, and engaged in the practice of his profession. During the war with Mexico, Dr. John Hendley served as Surgeon. After the war he returned to his former home, but only for a short season, for in 1850 he started for the Golden State, where he arrived on the 9th Sept. 1850. Dr. Hendley served as County Clerk and Treasurer with great public acceptance. He was also intimately connected with the public improvements of his county. Dr. Hendley was a member of Santa Rosa Chapter F. & A. Masons, and also of the Christian Church. Out of respect to his memory the public schools were closed for the day; flags were hung at half mast; District Court adjourned; business houses were closed, and every body who could go went to the funeral. The services were held at the house of the deceased at 11 o’clock. Elder J.P. McCorkle conducted the exercises. His remarks, though brief, were to the point, and the eyes of many sympathizing friends were bathed in tears. So great was the number of friends at the services that man of the ladies could not get into the house. At the conclusion of these services all who desired had an opportunity of seeing the remains. The Masonic fraternity now took charge of the remains of their former companion and brother. The procession was formed in this order: Santa Rosa Brass Band, Santa Rosa Chapter, No. 56, Royal Arch Masons, Santa Rosa Lodge F. & A. Masons, (members of each Lodge were in full Masonic regalia, and wore the usual badge of mourning,) Clergy, Hearse, mourners, friends and acquaintances. The procession moved slowly and solemnly through the streets, keeping time to the dirge music of the band. Every heart was heavy, and every face was sad. There were not less than one hundred vehicles in the procession. Many friends and acquaintances from different sections of the county were present to pay the last fitting tribute of respect to a departed friend and brother. The various Masonic Lodges had representatives in attendance. When the procession had arrived at the cemetery the Masonic Fraternity arranged them selves in military “open order,” and the hearse and mourners passed through between the two lines to the slow, sad music of the Dead March from the band. The Masonic ceremonies at the grave were conducted by Worshipful Master Dr. R.P. Smith, assisted by Past Masters Melville Johnson and J.W. Butler. The funeral ceremony of this fraternity, though quite long is not in the least wearisome or tedious. The usual sprig of Acacia, watered by many fevered tears was deposited with the last remains of our friend, Dr. John Hendley. Santa Rosa (California) Paper. Apr 2, 1875: Died in Liberty, on the 26th ult., little Clarence W., son of Mr. James Pasmore. Died, in Liberty on the 27th day of March, 1875, of Scarlet Fever, Clarence E. son of Dr. J.T. and Roxana Marsh, aged 14 years and 18 days. Tribute of Respect. Whereas, the Lord in His mysterious providence has removed from our midst another of our scholars – Clarence E. Marsh – who departed this life March 27th, 1875, in the 14th year of his age, We, the Sabbath School of the Presbyterian church, of which he was a regular and active member, do hereby offer the following resolutions as a tribute to his memory: Resolved, 1st. That it is with deep sorrow we, as a School, are called upon so soon to record the death and to part with another one of our scholars – one so bright, intelligent and so full of promise for the future. Resolved, 2d. That in this affliction we recognize the hand of our Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well; and therefore will we say, “The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away’ blessed by the name of the Lord.” Resolved, 3d. That being thus admonished of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, we will endeavor so to live, that when Jesus calls we also will be ready to meet “the loved, not lost, but gone before.” Resolved, 4th. That our heartfelt sympathies are tendered to the family in their bereavement; and to them we would say in the language of Him who died for us, “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” “Oh do not lose your faith in God, Dear friends, we humbly pray, Cling firmly to His proffered hand, And trust Him, though He slay.” Resolved, 5th That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the bereaved family, with our earnest wish that Heaven’s richest blessings may rest upon them all, and also that the Liberty tribune and Advance be requested to publish the same. Mrs. P.A. Gittings, Mrs. E.W. Thompson, John P. Foreman, Committee. Mr. James Head, a brother-in-law of the late General Sterling Price, died at Lockhart, Texas on the 20th ult., aged 82 years. We regret to announce that death has again invaded the family of Dr. J.T. Marsh. His eldest son, Clarence E., died on Saturday last from the effects of a long protracted sickness of scarlet fever. He was aged about 14 years and was a very promising youth, of gentle manners and always respectful and polite to his seniors. The doctor lost from the effects of the same disease, a few weeks ago, a bright little girl aged about ten years. The parents have the heart-felt sympathy of this community in their double bereavement. Mr. Samuel H. Thompson, (son of the late Judge Thompson) died very suddenly on Monday morning last. He was aged about 34 years. Death of Andrew Gartin. Died March 21st, 1875, at his residence near Barry, after a protracted illness, Andrew Gartin, aged 69 years. The deceased was born De. 31st, 1805, in Greenbriar Co., Va., - at the age of 3 years moved with his parents to Todd Co., Ky., where he married in 1838, and in Oct. the same year, moved to Clay Co., Mo., where he lived until his death. He was one of those iron willed men to whom no obstacle was too great to try to overcome – a man of indomitable energy, unflinching perseverance – actively engaged as a “trader,” and had at one time in is life amassed considerable fortune. As a “trader” and dealer in stock he was liberal to a fault and a man whose loss is deeply felt by the many who had business with him. Whatever may have been his faults and foibles, no one can justly say he ever intentionally wronged them or oppressed the poor by grinding them to the dust with low prices when they were necessitated to sell – but that he paid liberally for that in which he speculated. Kind, generous and hospitable – his place in community will be hard to fill. In his impulsive generosity and friendship, he unfortunately endorsed largely for friends before the war, and then in the great revolution he paid thousands on security debts, reducing his once fine estate to almost nothing. Thus pass away the “old pioneers” who having developed the vast resources of our county, leave their foot-prints, labors and acts as monuments of industry, energy and perseverance to be remembered and imitated by future generations. He died peacefully, resignedly trusting in a compassionate Savior – with the assurance that “whosoever shall call upon the Lord shall be saved.” Let us throw the mantel of charity over his foibles, and imitate his virtues, energy, perseverance, generosity and hospitality. “Requiescat in pace.” Friend. From Kearney. Died, on Friday night, March 18, 1875, Mary E., wife of W.S. Porter, aged 20 years, 5 months and 22 days. A farmer named Coulson, living at Parker’s Prairie, Minn., together with his wife and five children, were so badly burned in their house on Sunday morning, that the father and two of the children have died. Apr 9, 1875: Obituary. Died, on the third of March, three miles south east of Haynesville, in Clay county, Mo., of consumption, Mary Susan Jones, wife of J.G. Jones, and daughter of C. Bowles, aged 25 years, 5 months and nine days. Sister Jones was a consistent member of the Old Baptist Church for a number of years, and by her daily walk and Godly conversation she proved herself to be a child of God and was a shining light to the sinner, for none who stood around her dying couch could doubt that religion was a reality. She had been in bad health for about three years but was able to attend church until just before Christmas; also she visited her aged father last Christmas, after which she was taken to her bed and never was able to leave home any more. The ablest Physicians were consulted in her behalf but to no avail, death had marked his victim. Sister Jones was fully aware of her condition, and talked a great deal of death; she assured her friends she was perfectly willing to go when Jesus, summoned her; she besought her companion not to grieve for her but look to the Christ she so loved and he would find comfort in his trouble and everlasting life beyond this vale of tears. She then bade her friends all farewell and requested the Rev. R. Searcy to sing that beautiful hymn “O! Sing to me of heaven” afterwards she sang two lines of that hymn, “The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secure.” After which her spirit gently fled and winged its way to the God who gave it. We deeply sympathise with her bereaved husband and aged father and only brother – for one has lost a kind and loving companion, the others, good and obedient daughter and gentle sister. Her loss is felt by one and all. The passing spirit gently fled Sustained by grace divine, O! may such grace on us be shed And make our end be like thine. Lillie Searcy. Obituary. Died, in Smithville, Mo., March 30th, 1875, Sallie Snail Brooks, youngest daughter of Thos. and Lidia A. Brooks, aged 4 years, 9 months and 6 days. Another bright flower has been taken. Her dear sweet prattling voice will never be heard by those who so often have listened with loving fondness to her innocent childish prattle. She was indeed a bright and promising child, and one that will be deeply mourned by all who knew her. Her stay upon earth was of but short duration; it seemed to have been but the appearing of a bright vision, sent to gladden our hearts for a few short days and then pass forever away. While it is with deep regret that we are brought to realize that we can never see her sweet darling face again; yet we know that our grief is not for one moment to be compared with that of a fond father, mother and sisters; and while all who knew her will learn with deep regret that they shall enjoy her presence no more, yet we know where the blow with all its crushing weight must fall; and while we feel that we have no power to lessen the burden that now rest upon the grief-laden hearts of the fond parents, yet we would say to the grief-stricken ones to look beyond this vale of tears for comfort; for we are but feeble, short-sighted and powerless beings at best. While He who wounds our aching hearts. “Has also power to heal, And though the way seems dark to us He had done all things well.” If we could but divest ourselves of all selfishness, I think we could then cheerfully part with each loved one that death claims as his own; for why would we keep them? For our own satisfaction, certainly not for theirs; for we are persuaded they are far better off than they could be with us. And yet we know it is but human nature to cling to them with all the strength of an earthly love, and still do we plead for their presence yet a little longer. But when we can but believe our loss is their eternal gain, this should certainly cause us to try and bow submissively beneath every stroke the allwise Father may inflict. And now may the bereaved father and mother, with the gentle-loving sisters that are left behind, be enabled to look to Him who alone can give comfort in the hour of distress. And in looking unto Him, may they find that sweet Peace and rest from sorrow which the world can never give. “Why should our tears in sorrow flow, When God recalls his own; And bids them leave a world of woe For an immortal crown? Is not e’en death again to those Where life to God was given? Gladly to earth their eyes they close To open them in Heaven. Then let our sorrows cease to flow God has recalled his own; And let our hearts, in every woe, Still say, “Thy will be done.” Apr16, 1875: Samuel Jerome, many years ago a citizen of Liberty, died at his residence in Atchison, Kansas, on Saturday last of apoplexy. He was celebrated as a handler of fine horse stock. Apr 23, 1875: From Smithville: April 16th, 1875. Mr. Editor: -Dear Sir: Again we are called upon to announce the death of another of our most valuable and esteemed citizens, in the person of Dr. James B. Snail. He was slightly complaining, on the evening of his death of a headache. In a very short time he became perfectly paralyzed, so much so as to be powerless of speech, in which condition he remained up to the time of his death, which took place on yesterday about 4 p.m. although the most eminent medical aid was called in, nothing could be done for the suffering man. Dr. Johnson, of Platte City, Dr. Robinson, of Ridgely, and two or three others, were present, but all decided that nothing could be done. Nothing could have cast a deeper gloom over a community than the death of our friend. AS a man, you may say in the prime of life – to be taken in so short a time, with little warning to his friends or the family he adored, - he was universally beloved by all who knew him: not only for his kind, affable manners, but for his uprightness as a true and noble man. He was possessed of all the attributes of a perfect gentleman – one that was ever ready with a generous hand to assist the poor and needy. It can be truly said of him that no man has done more towards alleviating the distresses and wants of the poor in Clay county than he did. He was never known to turn from a poor man or refuse medical aid because the patient did not possess the means of remunerating him for such services. He was truly possessed of a noble and generous heart. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. He was an exemplary husband and kind father. No man was more devoted to his family than he. Never was a father more beloved by his children or husband loved by a wife. He was born in the State of Kentucky, and was a graduate of the medical school in Louisville. At the age of twenty-six, and in the year 1846, the commencement of the war between the United States and Mexico, he united himself with Col. McKee’s regiment of Kentucky Volunteers and received the appointment of Assistant Surgeon and in due time rose to the position of Hospital Surgeon. After the close of the war he visited Missouri before returning to his native State, and after remaining here for some length of time, visiting relatives, he returned to the State of Kentucky, where he remained but a short time, returning to Missouri, where he located himself in the little town of Smithville, where he has remained ever since – a space of twenty-five years – having in the mean time married a sister of Col. Charles Gilkie. We humbly condole with the bereaved wife and orphaned children in the loss of one so dear to them. Indeed, they have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends, who would gladly alleviate their sorrow, were it possible for weak and frail humanity to do so; but this we can not do – we can only point them to a higher being – one who is ever ready and willing to give aid to the widow and orphan. A Citizen. Apr 30, 1875: In Memory. Departed this life at the residence of her parents, in Liberty, Mo., at 4 o’clock p.m., on Sunday the 25th inst., of Consumption, Miss America Evaline Holmes. Just upon the threshold of life, in view of fields of usefulness and happiness, was our young friend arrested by the fell destroyer, and after a few months of lingering consigned to the grave. To say that her affliction was borne with resigned submission and that her death was singularly peaceful and triumphant is but to express the common sentiment of all who knew her during her illness. With as much, perhaps, to bind her to earth as any mortal can claim, yet, at the Savior’s call, without a murmer, she exchanges the strong ties of earth for the yet stronger ones of heaven. Go down to the silent tomb, dear departed friend, for God hath called thee there, but with thee, in thy narrow house, will ever abide the love and kind remembrance of those whose hearts were want to be cheered by thee in the days of thy mortality. Years will pass before thy green grave will cease to be moistened by the tears and adorned by the mementoes of affection, and yet many more years before thy picture shall grow dim in the memories of those upon whom thy pure life impressed it, “Calm on the bosom of thy God, Fair spirit, rest thee now, E’en while with ours thy footsteps trod, His seal was on thy brow. Dust, to its place beneath, Soul, to its place on high, Those who have seen thy look in death, No more may fear to die.” May 7, 1875: Mrs. Sarah Bennett, of this city died in a few seconds at the breakfast table on Wednesday. She was quite old. Minnie, daughter of J.M. Temperly, died on the 28th ult., aged about two years. May 14, 1875: Capt. Joseph H. Rickards, formerly Sheriff of this county, and for a few months past a citizen of Centralia, Ill., died in the lunatic asylum of that state on Tuesday last. May 21, 1875: The late Capt. Jos. H. Rickards was brought to this city from Illinois, on Saturday last, and interred on Sunday by the Masons, of which order he was a member. Tribute of Respect. At a called meeting of Liberty Lodge No. 31 A.F. and A.M., held at Masonic Hall May 16th, 1875, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Almghty God to remove from our midst our worthy Brother Joseph H. Rickards, late a member of Liberty Lodge No. 31 A.F. and A.M., Liberty Chapter No. 3, and Liberty Commandery No. 6. Whereas, we are reminded by this affliction that life is short and that at some time we shall all rest from our labors here and pass to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returneth. Resolved, That while we deplore the Loss of our departed brother we tender our heartfelt sympathies and condolence to his bereaved wife and children, recommending them to the care and protection to “Him who doeth all things well.” Resolved, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days as a token of our respect for our deceased Brother, and that the papers of this city be requested to publish the above resolutions and that a copy of the above be furnished to the family. J.H. Lloyd, J.J. Armstrong, Peter B. Grant, Committee. We regret to hear that Mr. Walter Ready lost his little boy on Monday last of scarlet fever and pneumonia. Jun 11, 1875: We were in error last week in stating that Rev. Mr. Flack preached the funeral sermon of Mr. Thomas Cravens, dec’d. It was preached by Elder A. B. Jones, of this city. We regret to hear that Mr. Wm. Wymore, Jr., lost his young and accomplished wife last Monday. Mrs. W. Was aged about 20 years, and was a daughter of Mr. F.M. Barnes. We extend to the family our warmest sympathies in their great bereavement. Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of Barry Grange, No. 698, held in their hall on the 5th day of June, a committee was appointed to prepare and have published suitable resolutions relative to the death of Miss Fannie M. Bronaugh, who departed this life on the 2d day of June, A.D., 1875. Report of the committee. In the dispensation of His Providence it has pleased the Father of us all to remove from these toils, to the rest in heaven, our well beloved sister, Miss Fannie M. Bronaugh, it is meet therefore that this Grange should express its feelings and sentiments. In the midst of the busy scenes of life, with golden plans for many years, and when in the prime of life, and the meridian of her usefulness, the “golden bowl is broken,” “the silver cord is loosed,” the body is interred to “return unto dust” as it was, and the spirit winged its flight unto God who gave it; and though we mourn a departed friend and sister, “we weep not as those without hope,” knowing “her trust was in God,” we hope she is at rest in the world of eternal life and light. “Earth to earth,” “dust to dust,” “ashes to ashes,” and spirit to spirit. Life, death, and life again forever. O! our Father, enable us all to say “the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” Another jewel has been taken from our treasury of love; another bud from the tree of our friendship is shaken; another heart no longer thrills with the pure warm out-gushing of youthful love; there is no response to the tears that fall on the sweet, passionless face, and the bitter moans wrung from breaking hearts, awaken no echo in that still and silent heart. Yes, our true and faithful sister, Miss Fannie M. Bronaugh, is no more. Gone from the sphere of usefulness which she so beautifully adorned while living; gone from the arms of loving parents who would have shielded her from the storms of life; gone from the side of a devoted sister and brother, whose whole being seemed a part of her existence. “Friends weep not for that beautiful flower That the blessed Lord has taken away To bloom ‘mid the brightest of Eden’s bower, For Fannie dear is an angel today.” Resolved, That by the death of our friend and sister, the family has lost a kind and faithful daughter and sister, society a useful member, the Grange one of its brightest jewels, and her friends in general a pattern of morality, virtue and christian grace. Resolved, That this grange tender the aged parents our sincere sympathy; praying that the grace of God may prove a “rod and staff” of comfort and consolation in their declining years; our condolence to the sister and brother, recommending to them her example of patience, forbearance, kindness, charity, morality and genuine womanliness of character. Resolved, That our hearts and grange are sorely afflicted, and that the members wear the usual badge, and that the furniture and jewels be draped in mourning for thirty days, and that a page in the Record by kept sacred to her memory. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family and to the Liberty Tribune and Platte County Landmark for publication. By order of the Grange. Ben. F. Fox, John M. Clark, Ben. L. May, Committee (Note: A second tribute by a friend on same page of same edition) Jun 18, 1875: The Work of Death. Departed this life May 20th, 1875, Rosa Lee, daughter of Thomas K. and Mary S. Ross, aged ten years, eight months and thirty days. She was taken sick on the 2d of April with Typhoid fever. Although her sufferings were very great, she was quite patient, and often expressed a desire to get well so that she could go to school. She loved her school and was universally beloved by her school- mates. During her sickness she had every attention that doting parents, loving brothers and sisters and kind friends could bestow upon her to alleviate her sufferings. We thought for a while, as we watched over her, that she would recover, but a few days before Death came, we saw that she was growing weaker, and on Thursday night the poor little sufferer seemed to realize that nothing more could be done for her; and as the broken-hearted family were weeping around her, she called her Ma, and as the agonized Mother bent over the darling child, she saw that Death had silenced that musical voice. She was a kind and dutiful child and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her happy face, ever radiant with smiles, her childish talk, her playful and gentle ways are seen and heard no longer; her seat is vacant – yes, Rosa, we miss thee in the family circle, at morning, at noon and at night. We folded her little hands across her lifeless breast and laid her in the cold grave. IT is hard to realize that she has gone from the once happy home forever. Our blessed Savior says, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not – for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Rest assured weeping parents, brothers and sisters, that she is safely at rest in a loving Savior’s arms. Would you have her back to tread the thorny path of life? O no! rather rejoice that her pilgrimage was so brief, that so soon her youthful wings were plumed for a Heavenly flight – “Where sorrow comes not, and gloom visits never And flowers bloom fadeless forever and ever;” Farewell sweet Rosa – thou art gone Beyond the reach of human woe, We trust that we shall follow on, ‘Till we again each other know. From pain and suffering thou art free, No anxious cares disturb thy rest, And through a long eternity Thy lot shall be among the blest. S. R. H. Jul 2, 1875: Mrs. Gooding, aged about 45 years, died at her residence near Smithville, on the 19th ult., of apoplexy. Jul 9, 1875: Last Monday Robert Harris living in the lower part of Fishing River township, was shot and killed by Fred. Reedy, and then made his escape, but the next day surrendered himself to the proper authorities, and will have a preliminary examination next week. We have no particulars beyond “hearsay.” Died, June 23d in Liberty, Mary, little daughter of Timothy Hallisy. Jul 16, 1875: Died, at his residence in Clay county, on Friday the 9th inst., after a short but painful illness, Daniel Hughes, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. Death of Mr. Daniel Hughes. Mr. Daniel Hughes, whose death we announce this week, was born in Bourbon county, Ky., on the 28th day of September, 1799. He emigrated to Cooer county, Mo., about the year 1823, and settled with his family in Clay county in the year 1825 – and has resided for fifty years in the same neighborhood in Gallatin township. For forty years he was an active member of the Regular Baptist Church. In all the relations of life Mr. Hughes was a most excellent citizen – distinguished for his quiet christian life, temperate habits and strict integrity. He was kind, courteous and hospitable, a good neighbor, a warm and devoted friend, and an affectionate husband and father, and he has given the best evidence possible as to how he exercised his parental authority, in the high social, moral and intellectual deportment of all of his children. This is man’s best eulogy. Daniel Hughes, although very quiet and unobtrusive – was no ordinary man. He was possessed of a strong mind, and he read and thought for himself – and when he had once made up his mind, he was as immovable as the hills. He was also one of the most agreeable men in social life it has ever been our fortune to know, and his many friends, scattered over the West, will read of his death with profound regret. He has gone from us full of years and honors, and left us as a heritage of spotless character, to imitate. He leaves a wife and six children (all grown) to mourn his death. May the turf rest lightly on his ashes. Mr. Timothy Hallissy and lady have been very unfortunate. On the 23d of June they lost their little daughter Mary Ellen, aged two years 1 month and 10 days; and on the 12th July, their little son, John Thomas, aged 5 years 3 months and 22 days. They were very promising little children, and the parents have the sympathy of this community in the severe bereavement. The children died from the effects of scarlet fever. To add still more to Mr. Hallissy’s trouble, on the 11th inst. his sister, Miss Julia Hallissy, daughter of Mr. John Hallissy, died of consumption, aged 19 years and 11 months. One by one our citizens leave us for that land from which none return. We are grieved to announce that Mrs. Maria F. Chrisman, wife of Judge Jno. Chrisman, died yesterday morning at her residence in this city, aged about 37 years. She was a lady of marked intelligence a devoted wife and mother, and universally beloved for her Christian and lady-like traits of character. Her funeral will be preached at the residence this morning at 9 o’clock, and her burial will take place immediately after at the New Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Dresslaer died at her residence in the Faubian School House neighborhood in this county, on the 8th int., aged about 74 years. She was the widow of the late Michael Dresslaer, and had resided in Clay county for many years – esteemed by all who knew her. Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of Sugar Tree Grove Grange, No. 663, on the 7th of June, 1875, a committee was appointed to draw up resolutions of respect for Mrs. Artie Wymore, who died on the morning of the same day, which committee presented the following: It has pleased the Almighty Father to remove from our midst sister Artie Wymore, making us to realize the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death; impressing upon us the truth once uttered by the Author of all life, with reference to us all, “Dust thou art and to dust thou shalt return.” reminding us that youth and health are subject to death as well as age and infirmity, (for she was called away while buoyant with hope and expectation of life and happiness); admonishing us all to estimate, at their proper value, all earthly treasures and pleasures, also to remember that life was intended by the great Giver to be devoted to high and holy purposes. Yes, Artie has gone! “The purple tide hat ceased to flow, Her earthly star is set; But can we think her dead? Oh, no! We deem her living yet.” “Fond husband and parents all lone and bereft, Your earth watch is ended; Artie hath left Her cottage of clay for a mansion above, Where she sings with the angels sweet anthems of love.” But let us remember time bears precious healing on its broad pinions, folds its arms compassionately abut us as a pitying father, softly binds up the jagged wounds, drugs memory, and though the poisonous sting is occasionally thrust forth it soon relapses into stupor. Oh how sadly she will be missed, for she had many friends, and while they will miss her occasional presence among them, they will miss too her kind hospitality, for her house as well as heart, was open to them. Her husband, parents, brothers and sisters will miss her, for she was an affectionate wife, daughter and sister. Yes, her death has made a vacuum in their hearts that can never be filled until the circle is made complete in heaven. Resolved, That we bow with submission to the will of God; and that we try to learn and remember the lesson of wisdom which this dispensation is designed to teach; and while cherishing a memory for the dead we will practice mercy, truth, justice and love to the living. Resolved, That this Grange extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and parents, and though it fails to restore their lost one, let it be one drop of consolation in the cup of bitter sorrow. Resolved, That the usual badge of mourning be worn and our hall be draped in mourning for thirty days and one copy of these resolutions be sent to the Tribune office, one to the Advance office for publication, and a copy sent to her husband and parents. Rosie Compton, Willie Murray, Mattie Lee, Committee. Jul 23, 1875: Albert Sidney, adopted child of Hon. L.W. Burris and lady, died on Friday morning last, aged about 8 months. Death of Mrs. Doniphan. Last Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Rebecca Doniphan died at the residence of her son, Col. John Doniphan, in this city. At the time of her decease, Mrs. Doniphan was in the seventy-sixth year of her age, having been born in Mason county, Kentucky, near the close of the last century. Her father was Samuel Frazee, one of the old settler of Ky., and a companion of Simon Kenton in the 1777 and 1778. Mrs. Doniphan early became connected with the Christian Church, having been baptized in the faith in the “Old Bracken church” in Washington, Kentucky, and subsequently became united with the same church under the influence of that good and great man, Alexander Campbell. In 1818 she married Dr. Thomas S. Doniphan, with whom she lived a life of contentment and unalloyed felicity until death separated the two. In 1854 Mrs. Doniphan, now a widow, removed to Platte county in this State, and since that time has been an almost constant resident there. Mrs. Doniphan’s death will be deplored by a large circle of acquaintances for she was a lady of unexampled piety, and noble, charitable disposition. The family of this excellent woman have our heartfelt sympathy in this time of their bereavement. – St. Joseph Gaz., Obituary. Died, in this city, on the 15th inst., after a short and painful illness, of inflammation of the bowels, Mr. John S. Reardin, in the 57th year of his age. The deceased was born in Woodford county, Ky., Feb. 18th, 1818, and moved to Clay county Nov. 1853, and ever since has resided here. He had been a hard working man, but as if Fate was against him, his efforts for the accumulation of this worlds goods were abortive. John S. Reardin was an honest and kind hearted man, in the true acceptation of the term, and if he ever wronged any one out of a cent it was not intentional. No man stood higher with those who knew him, and no one retained the good will of the people more continuously than he. In a word – he was a truly worthy man. As a husband and father he was kind and indulgent, and as a citizen intelligent and honorable in all his dealings. He leaves a wife and eight children to lament their irreparable loss. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and was buried with the mystic rites of the Fraternity. “Indeed, though Death may long extend An iron scepter o’er our race. His Strength and Empire both shall end, And Life Eternal take their place.” Friend. Jul 30, 1875: Mrs. Martha A. Withers died in Missouri City on Saturday inst. She was one of the pioneer mother of this county, and all who knew her esteemed her for her many excellent qualities. She was a zealous member of the Old School Baptist Church. Her funeral was preached on Sunday by Elder Wyatt. A good woman has gone to the rest of the pure in heart. She was aged about 75 years. Mrs. Mary Burnsides (half sister to Capt. A.C. Courtney) died at her residence in Stewartsville on Saturday the 24th inst., and was buried on Sunday. Rev. J.W. Luke of this city, preached her funeral to a very large and respectful audience. Mr. Edward E. Lindsey, of the Holt neighborhood, died on the 24th inst., in the 57th year of his age. Tribute of Respect. At a special meeting of Haynesville Lodge, No. 48 A.F. and A.M., held July 25th, 1875, for the purpose of paying a last tribute of respect to Brother E.E. Lindsay, who departed this life July 24th, 1875, and who has for years been an honored member of this Lodge, the following proceedings were had: The Lodge in solemn procession accompanied his remains to Mt. Zion Baptist Church were, after funeral sermon by Bro. A.N. Bird and the burial of Bro. Lindsay with Masonic honors, a committee was appointed which reported the following resolutions: Whereas, It pleased our Divine Master to remove from our midst, on July 24th, 1875, to the mansions above, our beloved Brother E.E. Lindsay; therefore – Resolved, 1st. That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. 2d. That in the death of Bro. Lindsay the Masonic Fraternity has lost one of its most honored member, the Church a devoted Christian and the community one of its best citizens. 3d. That while he shall perform no more work in the Lodge below, we rejoice that he is in the enjoyment of the Lodge above. 4th. That we extend to the bereaved family our tenderest sympathies and commend them to Him who is the widow’s portion and the orphan’s shield. 5th. That we will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. 6th. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Clay and Clinton co’ty papers for publication and the family of our deceased brother, and also be spread upon the records of this Lodge. W.S. Marsh, J.C. Bernard, A.N. Bird, Committee (Note: Shady Grove Grange also published a tribute in the July 30 edition on page 3) Tribute of Respect. At a called meeting of Liberty Lodge, No. 31 A.F. and A. Masons, held at Masonic Hall, Thursday, July 15th, A.D., 1875, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, IT has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our worthy Brother John S. Reardin by sudden death; and, whereas, we are reminded by the affliction that in the midst of life we are in death, and none of us know how soon we may be called from this life of labor and sorrow to try the realities of another world. Resolved, That while we deplore the loss of our departed brother, we tender our heartfelt sympathies and condolence to his bereaved wife and children, recommending them to the care and protection of Him who doeth all things well. Resolved, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days as a token of respect for our departed brother; and that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family, and that the city papers be requested to publish the same. P.B Grant, Jas. Pasmore, M. Mitchell, Committee Dust to Dust. At a meeting of Smithville Grange No. 482, July 24th, 1875, a committee of three was appointed to draw up resolutions of respect for Brother James T. Corum who died on the evening of July 15th, 1875, which committee submitted the following: Whereas, It has pleased an All-wise God to remove from our midst Brother James T. Corum, making us to realize the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, impressing upon us the truth that “dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return;” therefore be it Resolved, That we bow with submission to the will of God and that we try to learn and remember the lesson of wisdom which this dispensation is designed to teach, and while cherishing a memory for the dead we will practice mercy, truth, justice and love for the living. Resolved, That this Grange extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and parents, and though it fails to restore their lot one, let it be a drop of consolation in the cup of bitter sorrow. Resolved, That the usual badge of mourning be worn for thirty days and one copy of these resolutions be sent to the Tribune office, and one to the Advance office for publication, and a copy sent to his wife and parents. S.C. Duncan, S.G.T. Greenfield, Committee. Aug 6, 1875: Mr. Joseph S. Simms, died at his residence in Clay county, on Friday evening the 30th ult., aged about 71 years. He had been a citizen of this county for over 40 years, and was a good citizen and “honest man, the noblest work of God.” Mr. Wm. H. Arnold died at his residence in Washington Township, on the 17th July, aged about 70 years. Aug 13, 1875: Mrs. Margaret Burton, a very estimable lady, died at her residence in this city on Sunday night (Aug. 8th) and was buried on Monday. She was aged about 38 years, and leave three promising children – two daughter and a son – to lament the loss of a good mother. Obituary. Again I am called upon to announce the departure from this life another one of the bright gems of childhood, in the person of Little May, daughter of Bro. E.L. and Sister Rosa Thatcher, which departed this life on the night of Aug. the 8th, 1875, aged 5 months 23 days, after a lingering illness of near three weeks. The bereaved parents and relatives are not alone in their sorrow, for the dear little one that has been so early called home to Heaven; there are many and numerous friends that join with them in heartfelt sympathy. Oh, fond mother! grieve not for thy dear Little May; she has entered, though early, into her eternal rest. Though she is gone from you, remember that your loss is darling Little May’s eternal gain. While it is hard for the fond parents to give up their darling yet you should take courage and accept consolation in the words of the blessed Savior, who said, ”Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Then, fond parents, cease to mourn for darling Little May, and rather rejoice that she has thus early been called home to her blessed Savior ere she knew the sorrows and trials of this world. Let me beseech you as one who is no stranger to sorrow and trouble to look beyond this vale of tears for consolation and comfort, in this your deep affliction, and may you be enabled to look unto Him who alone can give comfort in the hour of distress; and in looking unto Him may you find that sweet peace, and rest from sorrow which the world can never give. “Thy will be done” “Why should our tears in sorrow flow, When God recalls his own; And bids them leave a world of woe For an immortal crown. Is not e’en death a gain to those Who in infancy to God is given? Gladly to earth their eyes they close To open them in Heaven. Fond parents let your sorrows cease to flow – God has recalled his own; And let your hearts in every woe, Still say, “Thy will be done.” Friend. Mr. R.F. Groom, died on Monday last aged about 30 years. He was a clever man and good citizen, and will be sadly missed from the walks of life. We regret to announce that Mr. Jas. Collier, of this city, lost his little babe Albert, on Monday. “Snowy brows – no care shall shade them; Bright eyes – no tears shall ever dim; Rosy lips – no time shall fade them; Jesus called them unto him.” Died on the 29th of June, 1875, at his residence in Clay county, Mo., James C.Minter, aged 55 years, 5 months and 13 days. Deceased was a native of Kentucky and was there married to Miss Julia Sutton (who still survives him) in the year 1845, and emigrated to Missouri many years ago. Bro. Minter enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, having lived a consistent member of the Baptist Church for over forty years. A. Aug 20, 1875: Mrs. Mary E. Hagar, the oldest lady resident in Perry county, has died at the age of 99. Drowned, in Grand River, near Gallatin, Mo., on the 7th of Aug., 1875, little “Tony” Wirt, in the 11th year of his age He was the son of the late Philip R. and Elizabeth Wirt, and was an intelligent and promising youth. Death of Andrew Means. Andrew Means, was born March 23, 1789, in Guilford county, N.C., and died August 15, 1875. He had been a resident of this county since 1822, and raised a crop of corn every year (including this). He served in the war of 1812. He leaves about one hundred and eighty grand and great-grand children and one great-great-grand child living. Of his immediate family there were eleven children, only one of whom is dead. Mr. Means has lived an upright and honorable life, and his death will be much lamented by all who knew him. His burial was attended by a very large concourse of his neighbors and friends. Aug 27, 1875: Died of his Injuries. – St. Joseph, Aug. 24. – Mr. R.H. Arnold, one of those injured by the late accident on the St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Railroad, died of his injuries this evening in this city. Several other are in a critical condition but are doing as well as could be expected. Mr. Wm. Groom died on Monday last, aged about 60 years. HE had been a citizen of this county for near forty years, and in all the relations of life was a model man. He was buried at Little Shoal Church, attended by a large number of neighbors and friends. Sep 3, 1875: Mrs. Hattie Shafer, daughter of T.R. Dale Esq., died a few days ago, aged about 26 years. Sep 10, 1875: T.D. Jones, railroad express agent at Oronoga, Jasper county, dropped dead in his office last Monday. Death of Judge Persinger. – The Columbia Statesman says: As we go to press we learn of the death of Judge Alex. Persinger, Sept. 2d, in the 86th year of his age, and after a citizenship in Boone county since 1829. Died of His Injuries. – St. Joe, Sept 6, - Captain W.H.B. Warren died at the Pacific House yesterday of injuries received on the accident on the 17th of August, making the third death from the same cause. Sep 24, 1875: Mr. John Coleman died at his residence in this city on Saturday last and was buried on Sunday. He was aged about 45 years. Mr. Charles Zeitinger, aged about 60 years, died in this city Wednesday. Grange Tribute. Whereas, in His providence our great and wise Master has seen fit to remove from our Grange and the bosom of his family, our beloved brother, Robert F. Groom, therefore resolved by Clay Grange No. 196, as follows: 1st. That in the death of Bro. Groom the Grange has lost a valuable member, and the family a faithful husband and father. 2d. That while we mourn his death and revere his memory, let us hope that our loss is his eternal gain. 3d. That the members of this Grange will wear the customary badge of mourning for three days. 4. That the preamble and resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Grange and a copy forwarded to the Liberty papers with a request for their publication. W.E. Harbaugh, Joel Rice, E. Higby, Committee. Oct 1, 185: Mrs. Gant, widow of the late Capt. Jas. H. Gant, died at her residence in this city on the 23d Sept. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and greatly beloved by relatives and friends. A mother in Israel has gone to her rest. Oct 8, 1875: We regret to state that Mr. Goldman, lost his little son Willie on the 29th ult. He was a bright little boy, and was aged 6 years 8 months and 10 days. His remains were taken to Kansas City and buried in the Jewish Cemetery (Elmwood.) Oct 22, 1875: Mr. Jas. K. Reed, and old and honored citizen of our county, but for some ten years past a citizen of Idaho Ter., died at the residence of Mr. Filson, his brother-in-law, Wednesday night last, aged about fifty-two years. His funeral will be preached at the Christian Church at 10 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Calvert, wife of F.H. Calvert, died at her home near Missouri City, Oct. 14th, aged 31 years. Oct 29, 1875: Death of Dr. Foreman. – One of the latest victims to that dreadful disease, consumption, I the Rev. A.P. Foreman, D.D., formerly of St. Louis, but for some time past the pastor of the Presbyterian church at Canton. He died on the 14th inst., at Courtland, Alabama, whither he had gone for his health. Mrs. Foreman survives him. We regret to announce that Mr. John W. Collins lost his little daughter Susan, on Tuesday last. She was aged about 13 years and was a very sprightly little Miss. Her funeral was preached in the Baptist Church in this city, on Wednesday morning, and in the afternoon she was buried at Little Shoal Church. A.F. McDonald, a highly respectable citizen, died in Holt on 19th inst. Mr. Jos. Chrisman died at the residence of his son, Judge John Chrisman, in this city on Sunday morning last, at a ripe old age. He had been a citizen of this county for many years, and enjoyed an enviable reputation as a man of incorruptible integrity and piety. Nov 5, 1875: The estimable wife of Mr. Robert Dukes, of Kearney, died on Thursday the 28th ult. Mrs. Mitchell, a venerable and Christian lady, died in this city on Sunday night last, and was buried Monday. Mr. Walter Holbert died at Missouri City last Friday and was buried at Little Shoal Church last Saturday. He was aged about 40 years, and leaves a wife and several children to deplore his loss. In Memoriam. Hall of Haynesville Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Oct. 20th, ’75. At a call meeting of Haynesville Lodge, No. 49, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously passed, to wit: Whereas, in the immutable providence of God the Supreme Architect of the Universe, our beloved brother A.F. McDonald has been removed from this Lodge to the celestial Lodge above; therefore, be it – Resolved, 1st. That this Lodge has sustained an irreparable loss in the death of our brother who died on the 19th inst., another link in the fraternity is severed. 2d. That we wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days. 3d. That we extend to his grief-stricken widow our sincere sympathies and affectionate condolence and direct the secretary to present her a copy of these resolutions. 4th. That the secretary forward a copy of these resolutions to the Plattsburg and Liberty papers for publication. J.C. Bernard, W.S. Marsh, Geo. W. Mitchell, Committee Jas. Y. Whitsitt, W.M. Geo. W. Mitchell, Sec’y. Nov 12, 1875: Death of Pioneer. – Col. Joseph Cooper of Howard county died at his home in Boonslick on the 27th ult., aged 84 years. He came to Missouri territory as early as the year 1810, sixty-five years ago, and settled at Boonslick, on the place where he died; and when Missouri was divided into counties he gave his name to the county (Cooper) in which he lived, and which at that time embraced a large portion of the state. He was highly esteemed for his sturdy virtues, and his name will long stand among those of the worthiest pioneers of the state. On the 4th inst., a little son of Mr. Andrew Dressler was kicked in the head by a horse and so badly injured that he died on Saturday morning. He was aged about seven years, and was a promising little boy. Nov. 19, 1875: Mrs. Morris, the venerable mother of Wm. B., David, Jas. M. and John Morris, died on the 11th inst. She was over eighty years of age, and had been a resident of Clay county many years. She was universally loved for her many virtues, and was indeed, “a mother in Israel.” Peace to her. Died, at her residence near this city, on the 13th inst., Mrs. Maria L. Downing, (daughter of the late Judge Joel Turnham) aged about 46 years. Nov 26, 1875: At Leavenworth, Kansas, dispatch of the 19th inst., says Judge Richard R. Reese, Probate Judge of Leavenworth county, and one of the founders of that city, died on Friday night (19th) at 10 o’clock of consumption. Judge Reese was a citizen of Liberty, many years. Mrs. Nealey – mother of ex-Sheriff Richard A. Neeley, with whom she was living, was burned to death on the 19th inst. The circumstances were about as follows: Her daughter-in-law had business out of the room and before going lit her mother-in-law’s pipe and handed it to her. On her return in a few minutes she found the house full of smoke, and on examination, the old lady’s clothes on fire and she so badly burned that she lived but a short time. The inference is that her clothes caught fire from her pipe, and being helpless, was unable to relieve herself. A sad ending to a long and useful life. Mrs. Nealey was aged 90 years, and if we remember correctly, settled in Clay county before its organization. She was widely known to the early settlers and universally liked by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. Peace to her ashes – her soul liveth in the paradise beyond the grave. Mrs. Ann Philips, of Haller, Ray co., arose from the supper table last Friday night, took two steps and fell dead. Obituary. Died, at his father’s residence, near Mo. City, in this county, on Tuesday, Nov. 9th, after an illness of one week Wm. M. George, aged 20 years. The deceased was a son of H.C. and Amanda A. George, and was universally beloved. His untimely death has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood, where he was known and much admired for his amiability, gentleness and manly traits of character. He professed his faith in Christ last April, and from the time he united with the church until his death, was very zealous in the cause of his Master, giving much promise of great usefulness in after life. But in the morning of his manhood, while all buoyant with hope and full of joy and happiness, living in the hearts of his school-mates, his teacher, and all who knew him, he was called away, and we are constrained to say: “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;” blessed by the name of the Lord. Our tenderest sympathies are with the bereaved. L.B. Lampton. In Memoriam. Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise Providence to remove from our midst Miss Ellen Frick, formerly a member of Providence Sunday School; therefore, be it – Resolved, 1st. That in her death our School has sustained the loss of one of its fairest jewels, one whose loss will always be felt by her teacher, classmates and companions. 2d. That the community has been deprived of one whose mild and gentle words ever wielded a happy influence on all around her; and that her vacant place in the social circle can never be filled. 3d That we extend our warmest sympathy and affectionate condolence to the family in this their hour of great bereavement. 4th. That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family, and also furnished the newspapers of Liberty for publication. M. Alice Watkins, Sue E. Hoffman, Sallie Marr, Committee. Providence: Again death has entered our community and seized for his victim one of our very fairest flowers in the person of Miss Ella Frick, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Frick, aged 18 years. Mr. and Mrs. Frick have buried in the last four months a married son, H.G. Frick, a married daughter, Mrs. Sue Hartel, also a son-in-law, Mr. Jacob Hartel, and last their lovely daughter Miss Ella, who died on the 17th inst. at 1 a.m. of typhoid fever. Mr. Frick’s family have been afflicted with typhoid fever since the 1st of October, and for three weeks Ella labored incessantly night and day, nursing her mother and three sisters, who were sick for that length of time before the disease seized her. During all of the three weeks of her attendance, no one was ever more attentive to the calls of the suffering than was Ella; and no one could have gone more patiently about their work than did she. Her lat occupation on earth was in works of love and untiring devotion to others. And in her last life-work she sacrificed her own life! How noble she was! How beautiful she appeared when ministering to the wants of the sick, or, bathing the burning brow of a younger sister, the while speaking some word of comfort! The couch upon which she quietly breathed out her sweet young life is vacant. Her place in the family circle is unfilled. Her voice is heard no more warbling some familiar melody sounding more sweetly to her friends because Ella’s voice made the music. She is missed by all, and everywhere about the house. No one can tell the aching void in her darling parent’s hearts. Nothing but the love of Christ can give them consolation. Then how anxiously and eagerly should they reach out and up after HIM and continually remember that “HE tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.” “And thou art dead, as young and fair AS aught of mortal birth; And form so soft, and charms so rare Too soon returned to Earth! Thy day without a cloud hath pass’d, And thou wert lovely to the last? As stars that shoot along the sky Shine brightest as they fall from high.” May the turf rest lightly on the breast of the loved departed, and may the memory of her heroic self-sacrifice ever have and hold a bright spot in the hearts of her friends! Demetrius. Dec 3, 1875: Elder Wm. Turnidge, of Ray county, died the other day at a very advanced age. A Good Man Gone. From the Moberly Headlight. Thos. J. Samuel breathed his last at his residence in Huntsville, at about 9 o’clock last Saturday night. He had been dangerously ill with a low grade of typhoid fever for nearly two month, and his final departure was, therefore, not unexpected. Mr. Samuel was one of the earliest settlers of Randolph county, having immigrated here from Kentucky when Randolph was in her swaddling clothes. Here he lived and labored, making unto himself a reputation which any man might envy. In all the relations of life, whether as private citizen, husband, father, or public official, he proved himself one of nature’s noblemen. His career was one of labor and usefulness, and he goes down to his grave sincerely mourned by his fellow-citizens, but, except his family, by none so much as the hardy pioneers who survived him and who shared with him the toils and dangers, the privations and delights of a frontier life. Among other positions with which he was honored by the people of this county, was that of Sheriff, the duties of which unpleasant office he discharged with a faithfulness and kindness which increased rather than diminished his popularity. At the time of his death Mr. Samuel was 72 years of age, and he leaves behind him a family consisting of an invalid wife who has not been out of her bed for over 20 years and one son. His burial took place at one o’clock, today, and a large concourse of citizens followed his remains to their last resting place. Never was the sod piled upon a nobler bosom than the one which was laid away forever in that quiet Huntsville cemetery today. The deceased was a brother of the late E.M. Samuel of this city, and of Geo. W. Samuel, of St. Joseph, Mo. Dec 10, 1875: Died, near Smithville, ion Oct., Mr. Wm. Ross, aged about 70 years. Also in the same vicinity, on Oct., Elder Jno. P. Keene, aged about 70. They were both old and honored citizens and their loss leaves vacuums in society that will be hard to fill. They will be long remembered by those who knew them best. Dec 17, 1875: Death of David D. Miller. A good citizen has passed away. On Wednesday morning last at about 3 o’clock, David D. Miller, breathed his last. He died of neuralgia of the stomach, and suffered greatly indeed, before death relieved him. He was born in Virginia August 20th, 1819, and was consequently in his 57the year. He moved to Clay county about 1850, and has been in the mercantile business here most of the time since, and it is but expressing the universal sentiment of this community, when we say, that no man stood higher as a gentleman, citizen and business man. He was the soul of honor, and at no time in his history was his name ever coupled with a dishonorable act. The loss of such a man is a calamity to any community, and especially so in these days of demoralization. Mr. M. was the last of a large family of children – all gone to their long rest. He was a brother of the late Madison Miller, and an uncle of the late David S. Miller, and they formed a trio that any county might be proud of, and have left their names indelibly impressed in the affections of this people. Three such men are seldom found in one family. The deceased was not a member of any church, but his “daily walk and conversation” was such as to put to shame many professed Christians. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death. His funeral was preached yesterday by the Rev. Mr. Coulter, and his remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends. “May he slumber sweetly in the cold ground.” (Note: A Masonic tribute of respect was also published in the Dec 24th edition, on page 3.) Dec 24, 1875: Mr. John W. vineyard, formerly of Platte County died at Rockport, Texas o the 11th of Oct. Died, on the 18th Nov., in Cass county, Mary E., daughter of John D. Wirt, aged 23 years. Mr. John Clinton, a highly respected citizen of Gallatin Township, died on the 8th inst., aged about 52 years. He was born in Ireland but had been in this country about 25 years. An honest, industrious and clever man has left us, leaving a loving wife and children to mourn his death. Obituary. How many aching hearts are this day looking back on the sad chasm which death has opened and time can never fill? There is one around which we linger with more than ordinary sympathy. ‘Tis caused by the departure of our dearly beloved sister, Mary E. Howdeshell, who sweetly fell asleep on the 11th of December, A.D. 1875. The place that once knew her will know her no more forever; but her memory will be sweet incense in the hearts of many, very many. Seldom has it been the lot of woman to fill so noble a station in life and dwell in so many hearts. When gathered around her remains for the last tribute of respect, heads were turned, and hearts were stricken where there was no earthly tie; until it was impossible to tell friend from relative. In looking back on her character, I pause in profound adoration: Ever true to the interest and comfort of all around her, she was dearly loved by all who came into the circle of her acquaintance. Her heart was ever ready to rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep. No one ever poured out their sorrows to her, but to be met with sympathy, or bore her good news of thankfulness, but her face lit up with pleasure. Then, friends, we say, sorrow not for her who has met her last enemy and has gone to heaven where – “No parted friends O’re mournful recollections have to weep, No bed of death enduring love attends, To watch the coming of a pulseless sleep. Where every severed wreath is bound; And none have heard the knell That smites the soul in that wild sound Farewell, beloved, farewell. Farewell, dear sister, I shall never more Meet thee on our earthly shore, But when I have done with the cares life has wove, I hope to meet thee in yon bright heaven above. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mo/clay/newspapers/deathsin123gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mofiles/ File size: 121.4 Kb