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The Liberty Tribune 1877
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 1877.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 5, 1877:
Mrs. Jeremiah Klapp died near Holt Dec. 28th, aged about 60 years.

Miss Mary Leitch, a promising and interesting little daughter of Mr. Thos. L. 
Leitch, died a few days ago, aged about 12 years.

Died, in this county on the 14th Dec. Philip O. wills, son of Wiatt S. Wills, 
in the 19th year of his age.  Obituary next week.

Mr. Granville Francis, a prominent and worthy citizen of Providence 
neighborhood, died about the 19th inst.

Died at Missouri, Sunday Dec. 31st, ’76, Mrs. Booker, after a protracted and 
painful illness.

Jan 12, 1877:
Obituary.
Death has again visited us and claimed for his own our dear young friend, Oscar 
R. Wills, son of Wyatt S. and Agnes S. Wills, aged 18 years, 9 months and a few 
days.  After a severe illness of three weeks, with that dreadful disease, 
Typhoid Pneumonia, the skill of physicians failed to relieve him, and he 
lingered in pain until Dec. the 14th, when death came to his relief, and his 
spirit returned back to its maker.  Although we came together with sad hearts 
in remembering that our dear young friend would meet with us no more in this 
life, yet in contemplating the great day of the resurrection, and how our 
Savior arose and led captivity captive, our hopes revived and our faith grew 
stronger, and we are made to say whatever the Lord doeth is right.  He has left 
to mourn his loss the fondest of mothers, a dear father, loved brothers and 
sisters and relatives and friends, as far as known without an enemy on earth – 
beloved and highly esteemed by all who knew him, and whose presence brought in 
his home sunshine to all.  No more will he mingle his voice with those dear 
sisters around the fireside – no more will they be heard by his kindness, and 
although his seat is vacant from which he was torn by the ruthless hand of 
death, and the silver cored has been loosed, yet his example has been left them 
as an heritage which can never die, and beyond the dark stream is waiting to 
receive them where sorrow and death can never come.  
Disease grew strong, his body weak,
And sealed his mortal doom,
While we stood by with aching hearts,
And gave him to the tomb.

We carefully folded his cold white hands,
Lovingly over his breast;
We have closed his pale lips, no more to speak
And laid him gently down to rest.

We laid him to rest with a void in our hearts,
In anguish wept over his tomb;
Yet would not recall him where earth’s chilling winds.
Blight the flowers in their beautiful bloom.

We would not recall him, ah, no he has gone
Where life’s surges can trouble no more,
To the beautiful home in the land of the blest
On that bright and beautiful shore.

Then fare-thee-well, dear Oscar
Our earthly meetings are o’er,
But may meet where Jesus is,
And meet to part no more.

Then mother lift your weary weeping eyes.
And of the gracious Savior tell,
Canst thou not trust a Savior’s love,
Who died thy dear child to save.            S** C********

Col Robt. B. Bradford (brother of Larkin Bradford) a prominent citizen of 
Colorado, and for many years a resident of Lexington, Mo., died at Denver a few 
days ago, aged bout 60 years.

On Thursday last Mr. A.G. Mosby found in the straw stacks of Mrs. Julia Lincoln 
near this city, the body of a dead man.  He had evidently been dead some 
weeks.  The hogs or dogs had eaten away most of his face, on hand and foot.  
The supposition is that his name is Harris, and a son of Judge James Harris of 
Washington Township, and that he froze to death during the first cold spell of 
weather we had, about the first of December.  He was of unsound mind and had 
wandered off about that time.  His body was brought to Liberty and an inquest 
held over it, with the above result.
Judge Harris has the sympathy of his many friends here and elsewhere in his 
affliction.

Anderson Poe, a highly esteemed citizen, died at his home in Fishing River 
Township on the 28th Nov., 1876, aged 40 years.

Jan 19, 1877:
Mr. Jas Hicks, an old and highly respected citizen of Howard county died at his 
residence in that county, on the 26th ult.

A Mrs. Frieze was burned to death in Saline county last week.  She laid down 
before the fire and went to sleep, waking to find her clothing on fire.

In Memoriam.
Died, Thursday morning the 21st day of Dec. A.D., 1876, Mary, oldest daughter 
of Thomas and Amanda Leitch, of Typhoid fever, after a protracted illness of 
eight weeks.
It has been said that death loves a shining mark.  In this case it has proved 
true, so kind, so gentle, so easy to anticipate the wants of those by whom she 
was surrounded that to know her was to love her.
At home she was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the younger sisters, and 
the mother had already looked upon her as the help and stay of her declining 
years.  But death claimed her for his own, and while we mourn over her early 
death, we trust she is enjoying that rest that remains for the people of God.
She suffered long and intensely yet no murmur escaped her lips.  She passed 
away calmly and peacefully to awake again
“In that land of light and love far away
When the long severed friends meet again
Where the long dark night and toil-wearing day
Never tarnish the bright Golden Plain.”
To the afflicted family we say “weep not;” God doeth all things well.  Prepare 
to meet your daughter and sister over yonder where the soft balmy breath of an 
eternal spring soothe the spirits sweet repose in the haven of eternal rest; 
where death can never come to rob us of those we love most and 
best.             J. V.

Pleasant Grove Items:
Death has again visited our vicinity and taken from us one of the oldest 
settlers of Washington Township, Miss Rachel Stephenson, aged 75 or 80 years.  
She leaves many warm friends to mourn her loss.

New Hope Items:
Mr. Frank Harris buried at the New Hope Cemetery.  Quite a crowd assembled to 
pay the last tribute of respect.

Jan 26, 1877:
Died, Jan. 19th, 1877, at Lawson, Mo., Mordecai M. Robinett, in the 70th year 
of his age.

From Multnomah:
About the last of Nov. Mr. Alexander Searcy died of paralysis, leaving a wife 
and five small children to mourn his loss.

About the same time Death visited the family of Mr. Jack Reeves and claimed one 
of his little ones.  

Also, on the 21st of Oct. he came in the form of membranous croup and claimed 
as his own, “Berdie” Bell, daughter of John and Amelia Bell.  Although only 
four years old she was thoughtful beyond her years, and her disposition was so 
sweet and gentle that she was dear to all who knew her.  While we deeply 
sympathize with the parents whose hearts have been so torn, and we sincerely 
hope that the “Healer is there pouring balm on their wounds, and wiping the 
tears from their eyes.”  Here are a few lines suggested by the last words 
of “Birdie” Bell:
“Mama, mama, I am dying,
Hear what Birdie has to say
But my mama you are crying,
Wipe! oh! wipe those tears away.

Mama, mama lie beside me,
Leave me not! oh mama dear!
Lay your head upon my pillow,
Mama, do you hear?

Am I dying? and I dying?
Will I never see thee more?
Mama, mama cease your weeping,
Meet me on the other shore,

Then you’ll hear your “Birdie” singing
And her form once more you’ll see,
With the angels, she’ll be standing,
Whispering, Mama, come to me.

Hovering o’er me are the spirits,
Me to that bright place they’ll bear;
Mama, dear, look up and see them
See the angels in the air.

Farewell mama, papa farewell,
Good-bye Girtie, sister dear,
Now I’m with the angels going,
You’ll come too, O never fear.

Feb 2, 1877:
Mr. John r. Hall an old pioneer and most worthy citizen, died at his home in 
Kearney on the 23d Jan. aged about 82 years.  Clay county has had no better man 
or citizen that “Uncle Johnny Hall.”  Peace to his ashes.

Died on the 28th Dec., 1876, Ruthie, wife of Wm. H. Ratcliffe, aged 17 years 3 
months and 28 days.  She was a model lady, beloved by all who knew her.

Died near Kearney, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Lou Eastin, wife of John W. Eastin, 
and daughter of Mr. L.W. Leavell, aged about 30 years.

Feb 9, 1877:
Wm. W. Everett, Esq., son of Judge A.B. Everett, died in this city yesterday, 
aged about 33 years.

Died in Haynesville, at the residence of her son, Judge James R. Coffman, Mrs. 
Nelly Coffman, in the 93d year of her age.  Deceased settled in Clay co., in 
the year 1827.

Feb 16, 1877:
John M. Linderman, an old and influential citizen of Clay county, died on 
Wednesday morning, aged about 65 years.  An honest man has passed to his long 
home.

Henry Hughes, deputy Marshal of Jackson county was brutally murdered last 
week.  His murderers have been captured.

An Old Pioneer Gone. – Died on the 7th inst., in Washington Township, Mr. John 
Wilson, aged 79.  He emigrated to this county in 1818, and has been a constant 
resident ever since.  He voted for the first Governor of the State and the 
present incumbent.  He was a man of unblemished character, and his place in 
society will be hard to fill.  He leaves a large and influential family and 
hundreds of acquaintances to lament his death.

“Old Mother” Stevenson, widow of the late John Stevenson, died in Washington 
township a few days ago, aged about 75 years.  A good woman has gone to receive 
her reward.

Pleasant Valley Items:
“Uncle Johnnie” Wilson died on Wednesday, Feb. 6th.  He was a noble man as well 
as an influential citizen and will be missed in our community.

Feb 23, 1877:
Mr. J. Frank Forbes, a former well known citizen of this county, died of 
apoplexy on the 25th of January, near Helena, Montana.  Mr. Forbes formerly 
lived near Camden Point, and was a gentleman noted for his hospitality, 
generosity and public spirit.  Upon his removal to Montana, about he close of 
the war, he assume a prominent position and filled various offices of honor and 
trust. There were few better men than Frank Forbes, and his old friends in 
Platte will learn of his death with profound sorrow. – Platte City Landmark.

Mr. J.K. Morgan died near Holt on the 12th inst.

John M. Linderman:
Another of Clay county’s oldest and most respected citizens has passed from us, 
never to return.  John M. Linderman died at his residence in this county at 6 
o’clock a.m., Feb’y 14, 1877, aged 65 yrs., 7 months and 27 days.  He was born 
in Baden, Germany, June 17, 1811, and landed in America at the age of 22.  He 
was married February 19, 1838, in Summerset county, Penn., to Miss Eliza Boyd 
and emigrated to Clay co., Mo., the same year where he has ever since resided.  
Mr. Linderman was truly a model man.  Quiet and unassuming in manner, attentive 
to his own business, and honored by all who knew him for his strict integrity 
and kind disposition.  He leaves the wife of his youth, with their family of 
children now nearly all grown, to mourn his loss.  He was buried on the 15th 
instant on the hill near his residence.  Never was such a concourse of people 
seen in Clay county before at a burial in the country.  The Rev. Mr. Morton 
preached his funeral.  The discourse was commensurate with the subject.  In the 
grandest and most eloquent style the speaker pictured to the waiting multitude 
the beauties and splendor of that higher life to which the deceased had gone.  
Every one went away with new hopes and aspirations, never to forget the event 
of that day.  The family and relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of 
many friends in this their sad bereavement.  A. Friend.

Died – At his residence, near Falmouth Ky., Sept. 20, 1876, Mr. Samuel Holmes, 
aged 93 years, 11 months and 5 days.
This venerable father was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa.  Emigrated from thence 
to Virginia, where he was married to Miss Sarah Hosic, a very estimable young 
lady.  Removing from there to Belmont Co., O., he and her, whom God had 
graciously given him for a helpmate, joined the Presbyterian Church, under the 
ministry of Rev. Alexander McCoy, and, like Zachariah and Elizabeth of old, 
walking in the commandments of the Lord blameless, had their six oldest 
children baptized.  Whilst there he was also called out in defense of his 
country, in the war of 1812, which duty he discharged with the spirit and valor 
of a true patriot.  He was providentially led from there to Kentucky where he 
united and was ordained ruling elder in the Falmouth Church, which office he 
continued in thirty-nine years.  Father Holmes was a Presbyterian of the stanch 
kind, ever contending earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.  
His ancestors were all Scotch Presbyterians.  During his last illness, which 
was of short duration, he was perfectly resigned, tranquil, and unusually 
patient, and in reply to some inquiries, made by his youngest daughter, in 
regard to the state of his mind in view of his near approach of eternity, he 
said, “Dear children, suffer no uneasiness about me, for I am satisfied the God 
that I have ever trusted will not fail me now.”
“Then why lament the Christian dying;
Why indulge in tears or gloom?
Calmly on the Lord relying,
He can greet the opening tomb.
Six daughters and two sons, besides numerous grandsons and daughters survive to 
mourn his loss         M.M. H.
Mr. Holmes was the father of Judge S. H. Holmes, of this city.

New Hope Items:
Mr. John Morgan, an enterprising Citizen of Holt, died on the 12th of Pneumonia.

Mar 9, 1877:
Died, on the 26th ult., Pattie Rector, infant daughter of John R. and Mattie L. 
Gibbs, aged 10 mos. and 23 days.

Died at Holt, in this county, on the 1st March, Mr. Joshua B. Walker, aged 62 
years.

Died at his residence on the Ray and Clay line, on the 28th Feb., Mr. Andrew E. 
Fuller, aged about 70 years.

Died in Columbia, Mo., on the 25th February, 1877, of an affection of the 
throat, after a brief illness, Sue Moss, infant daughter of Edwin W. and Laura 
M. Stephens, and grand-child of the late Col. Jas. H. Moss, aged 14 months and 
5 days.

Mar 16, 1877:
Died, at Liberty, Mo., March 10th, Lewright Boardman Eaton, only child of Prof. 
J.R. and M.S. Eaton, aged 7 months and 6 days.
Card. – Prof. and Mrs. Eaton desire to express sin the most forcible manner 
their very grateful appreciation of the loving, devoted attention given to them 
by the citizens of Liberty during their late illness and affliction.

Died, in Columbia, Mo., at 5 o’clock Tuesday morning, March 6, 1877, of 
diptheria, Amelia, daughter of Mr. Edwin W. and Laura M. Stephens, and grand-
child of the late Col. James H. Moss, aged 3 years, 4 months and 24 days.  He 
had the misfortune on Sunday, Feb. 25th, as announced in the Statesman of last 
week, to lose by the same disease another daughter, Sue Moss, aged 1 year, 2 
months and 5 days.

Mrs. Guthrie, wife of John Guthrie, and daughter of the late Edw. H. Pence of 
this county, died at her home in Platte county on Monday. She was aged about 40 
years, and was greatly beloved by her family and friends.

The widow of the late Wilson Creek died a few days ago in the Providence 
neighborhood.

Died in Liberty on the 13th inst., Mrs. Catharine Springer, aged about 62 
years.  She was the mother-in-law of Mr. Geo. W. Payne, and died at his 
residence.

Mar 30, 1877:
Death of Benjamin Soper.
Mr. Benjamin Soper died at his residence, in the Gilead neighborhood, on Sunday 
the 18th inst., aged 81 years.  He settled in Clay county in the fall of 1830, 
and resided here ever since.  In the death of Mr. Soper the count has lost a 
good citizen, his neighbors a kind and obliging neighbor, the church a devoted 
member, and his wife and children a kind and affectionate husband and father.  
All who knew him respected and honored him for all those noble traits of 
character that got to make up the true gentleman and Christian.  He leaves a 
large and influential family – all grown up – to lament his death.

Apr 6, 1877:
Died in Clinton county, on the 18th ult., Mrs. Eliza N. Thorp, wife of the late 
Thomas Thorp, and daughter of the late Judge Robert Johnson, aged about 40 
years.

Nebo Items:
We are indeed sorry to have to announce the death of Mr. W.P. Cook, one of 
Nebo’s most promising youths.  Perry was a good boy, a faithful student and 
would, no doubt, have made his mark as an orator.  Before dying he called his 
comrades and friends to his bedside, bidding them not to forget their companion 
who would soon pass away.  
Forget me not,
My playmates dear;
My dying hour
Is drawing near,
My work is done,
My life is past;
The fondest hopes,
Give way at last.

Forget me not.
O! is this death,
That dims mine eyes
And checks my breath?
O yes, I feel
My pulse grows weaker;
I know that I,
Can scarcely speak.

Forget me not,
I’ll soon be gone,
The battle’s fought,
The victory’s won;
O, Hark! He’s here,
He’s at the door!
A long farewell
For evermore.             Amicus

Providence Knicks.
Laura Braly daughter of A.L. and Mrs. Mollie Braly.  She was twelve years, 
three months and sixteen days old, on the day she died (the 27th inst).  She 
had been sick a long time, then took the measles, followed by a continued fever 
and it by pneumonia.  she was very patient during all her illness and I hope 
she is in the “Better Land” over the “River.”  Laura was one of the sweetest 
little girls that ever was raised in our community.  She was very intelligent 
for her age and opportunities.  She was beloved and a general favorite 
throughout the neighborhood.  She had an excellent voice and frequently 
entertained her neighbors with her beautiful little songs.  The night before 
she took to her bed she sung before a large and admiring audience at Mr. 
Stepp’s exhibition.
Our Almighty Father frequently plants beautiful little flowers in the families 
of earth, and just when we begin to appreciate them most He removes them to His 
own mansions.  Why?  None but God Himself can tell.  He doeth all things well 
and His will must be our law.  Then parents be resigned, you have one more 
darling in the “Home Beyond.”
(Note:  Remembrance Poem printed on Apr. 20)

Apr 13, 1877:
Died, at her residence, near Turney on the 31st ult., Mrs. Susie Watkins, wife 
of Mr. Laib Watkins, and daughter of Mr. Thomas E. Downing, of this county.  
Deceased was but 19 years of age.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and a 
most excellent lady, beloved by all who knew her.  Her departure at so early a 
period in life is deeply deplored by those who loved and esteemed her for her 
many admirable qualities.  The funeral sermon was preached at Mt. Zion Church, 
south of this place, on Sabbath, last, by Eld. W.T. Fleenor, to a very large 
audience.  The remains were placed to rest in the cemetery near by the church. –
 Plattsburg Lever.

In Memoriam.
Whereas, it has pleased God in his providence to summon into his presence our 
esteemed and beloved brother, Carter Dale, who was a faithful member of this 
order – therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Dale our order has lost one of its best 
members, the community a warm-hearted, genial citizen and the church an 
exemplary member.
Resolved, That we tender his relatives and friends our heartfelt sympathy, and 
rejoice with them that while he passed through the “valley of the shadow of 
death he felt no fear, the rod and staff of his redeemer comforted him.”
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be entered upon our lodge minutes 
and copies furnished the Tribune and Advance for publication.
By order of Walnut Grove Lodge I.O.G.T. 815 April 2nd, 1877.
Lizzie Morris,  Bettie Morris,  John Mitchell.  Committee.

Apr 20, 1877:
A granddaughter of Allen Mitchell, near Springfield, was burned to death on 
Tuesday of last week.  The little girl, four years old, went to where they were 
clearing and tried to kindle a fire where a pile of brush had been burned.  Her 
clothes caught fire, and she was fatally burned before the flames could be 
extinguished.

Apr 27, 1877:
Mr. John Malott’s little child died of croup a few days ago, in New Hope 
neighborhood.

Rev. Wm. C. Ligon, an old and eminent Baptist minister, died at his home in 
Dever, Lafayette co., on the 13th of April, in the 81st year of his age.  He 
formerly resided in Liberty, and for some years was financial and soliciting 
agent of Wm. Jewell College; and we express what thousands will testify to, 
when we say that but for the indefatigable labors of the deceased, there would 
today be no Wm. Jewell College.  He mainly formed and made it, and if a man is 
rewarded according to his works, Wm. C. Ligon today occupies a chosen place in 
Heaven.

Mr. Thos. S. Page, died at his home in Frankfort, Ky., on the morning of the 
17th, aged 77 years.  He was a prominent citizen of that place, and once filled 
the office of Auditor of the State.

Mr. Amos G. Marshall died suddenly at his home in Platte City, a few days ago, 
aged 30 years.

May 4, 1877:
Mr. Napolion Bayers, a worthy citizen of this county, died on Tuesday and was 
buried on Wednesday with Masonic rites.

Mrs. Fitzgerald, an estimable lady, died in this city last week. She was aged 
about 65 years.

In this city on the 21st inst., after a long illness, Mrs. Mary c. Clay, wife 
of Mr. James M. Clay, aged nearly 44 years.
Deceased was born in Clay county, Mo., and was a daughter of the late Hon. 
Thomas C. Gordon.  She was married to the husband who mourns her loss, in 
October 16th, 1851.  Mrs. Clay was known as an excellent woman, a kind 
neighbor, and there are many who can testify to her uniform benevolence.  She 
was indeed a most kind mother and devoted wife sparing no effort or care to 
make her household pleasant and happy.  She had long been a faithful member of 
the Christian church, and gave to it and its cause not only her name but all 
the active sympathies of her soul. – Plattsburg Lever.

In Memoriam.
Died, in this county, on the 16th day of April, Ernest, infant son of Jos.and 
Maria E. Michalucine, aged one year and twenty-two days.
Our darling’s gone to join the angels’ choir,
To sing with them on Heaven’s seraphic lyre,
His bright black eyes we’ll never see no more
This side of the Dark River’s dreaded shore.

His little baby laugh and cunning smile,
His silken hair and fine well-shaped profile,
Cause us to feel s sad to think upon;
But oh! he’s gone to see the Holy One.

How blessed the thought “He was too young to sin;”
By this we know he’s gone to dwell with Him
Who said, “The pure of heart are blessed of God;”
Their portion is a high and great reward.

Our little boy was sick nine months in twelve;
But God decreed that Death should him compel
To leave us all to grieve, and moan, and sigh;
But thanks to God he’s free from pain on high.
M--------  E.

Tribute of Respect.  April 21st, 1877.
At a call meeting of Temperance Lodge No. 438, A.F. and A.M., on the above 
date:  Present Dr. J.L. Misner, W.M. pro tem; John Duck, S.W. protem; W.J. 
Vance, I.W. protem; E.L. Thatcher, Treas. pro tem; Wm. R. Adams, Sec’ty. pro 
tem; Wm. Clardy, S.D.; Phineas Collins, I.D; G.W. Clardy, Past Tyler, pro tem.
The Lodge opened on the third degree, the W.M., stated that this meeting was 
called on account of the death of Bro. George Frank Gouley, G.S.G.L. Mo.  On 
motion the W.M. appointed the following committee to wit:  E.L. Thatcher, G.C. 
Clardy, Sr., and wm. R. Adams, on resolutions, who reported the following:
Whereas, it has pleased the great architect of the universe to remove from this 
earthly lodge our esteemed Bro. George Frank Gouley, G.S.G.L. Mo., and, 
whereas, the Masonic fraternity by his death has lost one of its brightest 
jewels and the Grand Lodge his invaluable services.  Therefore, be it resolved 
by Temperance Lodge No. 438 A.F. & A.M., that in the death of Bro. G.F. Gouley, 
we have lost a proficient officer and exemplary mason, a good man, and that we 
will ever hold in reverence his honorable name, and cherish sacred his 
invaluable service, and deeply deplore his tragic death, and we further resolve 
to deeply sympathise with those who are allied to him by the ties of nature and 
association and that we will, with them ever remember his many virtues, and we 
further resolve, to wear the usual badge of mourning, and consecrate a page on 
our badge roll sacred to the memory of the lamented dead; and further resolve 
that the secretary send a copy of the above to our county papers.
E.L. Thatcher,  E.R. Adams,  G.C. Clardy.  Committee.

Mrs. H.L. Albright died in Holt on the 19th ult.

May 11, 1877:
Death of Howard Everett. (From a Taney County Paper.)
Died, April 10, 1877, at the residence of H.C. Everett, in Taney county, Mo., 
of lung fever, Howard Everett, aged 83 yrs. 8 months and five days.  The 
deceased was born in Virginia, and moved to Kentucky when young.  In the year 
1815 he was married to Sarah Ann Waltrip,  and in the year 1818 moved to Howard 
county, Mo.  The State was then a territory, there being no county west of 
Howard.  It was ll called Howard county to the Kansas line.  In 1820 he moved 
to Clay county, (it being then Howard, 15 or 20 misles from the west border 
line.)  During these years the whites had much trouble with Indians, having to 
build forts by throwing up strong log houses, and several families living 
together for mutual protection.  Their facilities for worshiping God were 
fraught with difficulties.  They had to carry their guns and march with them to 
the church.  Some stood guard and watched for the Indians; others stacked their 
arms outside of the door until services were over, then shoulder their guns and 
march home.  Howard Everett was baptized by the Rev. Dudley Williams, in the 
year 1812, he being one of the Simon Pure, Hard Shell Baptists.  He was 
ordained a minister of the gospel in the Baptist Church at an early day, and 
continued in the service of the church until Alexander Campbell put forth his 
views in the Millennial Harbinger, about the year 1833 or 4.  Those views put 
forward were to take the Bible and the Bible alone for their guide.  This 
caused a split in the Baptist Church and the subject of this sketch became 
convinced by the able writings of Campbell.  He then began to proclaim the 
detestable doctrine, as some called it – Campbellism.  He organized more 
churches in upper Missouri than any other minister in the State.  He conversed 
much about God’s love to man up to within a few moments of the dissolution of 
soul and body, and said he was ready for the transition.
Kind angels watch his sleepless dust,
Till Jesus comes to raise the just,
Then may he wake in sweet surprise,
And in his Saviour’s image rise.   H. C. E.

Judge Jacob N. Brawner, a prominent citizen of Clinton county, died a few days 
ago, aged about 60 years.

Mrs. Susan Henderson, widow of the late James Henderson, died on Friday last 
near Holt.  A good woman has gone to meet the reward of the just.

A little boy of Mr. Thos. Smith, of Mo. City, was found dead in bed a few 
mornings ago.  He was 9 or 10 years of age and a promising youth.

Call Meeting:
Of Liberty Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.M., held in Lodge room in Liberty Clay 
County, Missouri, May 1st, A.D., 1877, A.L. 5877.
Whereas, it has pleased the Grand Master of the universe, to remove from among 
us, to the Celestial Lodge above, our worthy and much esteemed Bro. our worthy 
and much esteemed Bro. Napoleon A. Bayer, who departed this life on the first 
day of May, A.D., 1877, aged 38 years.
Whereas, Brother Bayer, as a friend was steadfast and true, as a Mason, his 
faith was strong and his hopes buoyant; as a husband and father he was 
affectionate and loving; therefore, be it
Resolved, 1st.  That we deeply mourn the loss of our dearly beloved brother and 
that we tender to his family and relations the sincere sympathies of all the 
members of this Lodge, joining with them in deep sorrow on account of our 
mutual and irreparable loss, yet feeling that our loss is his eternal gain.
2nd.  That the secretary furnish a copy of these proceedings to the widow of 
our deceased brother and that he also furnish a copy to our city papers for 
publication.
3rd.  That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 
thirty days and that the Jewels of this Lodge be draped in mourning for a like 
period.
A.J. Calhoun,  D.J. Adkins,  W.W. Dougherty. Committee.

May 18, 1877:
Death of Dr. Long.
Died at his residence in Barry, Platte Co., Mo., May 11, 1877, with a 
christian’s hope, Dr. Benj. s. Long, aged nearly seventy.
He was born Jan. 12th, 1808, at Versailles, Woodford co., Ky. – moved with his 
parents, at an early age to Liberty, Clay co., Mo. – graduated in medicine at 
the Transylvania Medical College, Lexington, Ky., 1835 – was married to Miss 
Mary Burnett in 1836 or 1837, who preceeded him to the better land many years.  
He was again married to Miss Louisa Basye in 1848, who also went before in 
1864.  He leaves one son by the former, and one son and four daughters by the 
latter marriage to mourn a kind and affectionate father.  Realizing that the 
time of his departure was at hand he bade an affectionate farewell to his 
children – embraced and kissed the youngest.  Then quoting the dying words of 
T.L. Parrish, an old friend, who passed away nearly twenty years ago – “I want 
to look out upon the world once more” – he was assisted to the window, and, 
gazing the last time upon the beautiful green earth, turned to the looking 
glass and said, “I want to see myself once more,” he then walked to the bed, 
saying as he placed himself thereon, “I am gone,” quietly and peacefully fell 
asleep in death to await the final day when the body shall come forth to 
eternal life and bloom in its freshness and vigor for ever and ever.
He was a faithful member and strong supporter of the Christian Church for 22 
years.  He was a man of strong mind, and of general intelligence; a faithful 
friend, with generous impulses and one to be missed in society.
The community has lost a good citizen, the medical fraternity a worthy member, 
the church a faithful brother and strong pillar, the children a warm hearted, 
kind, loving and indulgent father and protector, and ourself an intimate friend 
of thirty years attachment.
As a practitioner, he was successful, and had few if any superiors.  For many 
years he practiced his profession in Liberty, then Platte City, and finally 
settled in Barry, where he won the good will, respect and confidence of the 
people and left us for a better world, without an enemy.  May the God he 
worshiped and served, fulfill the promise, “to be a father to the fatherless.”  
A warm attachment of friendship having existed for thirty years between us and 
the deceased, we offer our condolence to the bereaved children and in silence 
drop the tear of sympathy over his remains, hoping to strike hands with him on 
the golden shores beyond the river and join in the glad song of honor, power, 
glory, and dominion to Him that sits upon the throne.  Clarion.

Claytonville Items: May 14, ’77;
There have been several deaths, births and marriages in this section since my 
last report, but as you have already noticed the most of them, I shall not 
mention any but one.  Mrs. Marshall Dagley was buried yesterday at Salem 
Church.  She was a daughter of John Crowley Sr. (one of our oldest citizens).  
She leaves two small children.

Jun 8, 1877:
Mrs. Emily Pogue, an aged and very estimable lady, died in this city on Friday 
night last rather suddenly.  She was buried on Saturday evening.

Died, at her residence in Liberty, June 2d, Mrs. Emily Y. Pogue, aged 71 
years.  The deceased was born, raised and married in Woodford Co., Ky., was a 
member of the Christian church since the day of her youth.  Thro’ life had 
exercised a meek and patient spirit.  Although for almost four years her 
afflictions had been great, her sufferings exceedingly intense, yet she was 
never heard to murmur, but sat, patiently awaiting her masters summons, to join 
the companion of her life.  Hushed be our murmurs, and dried our tears, thro’ 
obedience unto and faith in Jesus; we can meet her in that world above, where 
all is joy, peace and love, and parting is unknown.                Y.

Jun 15, 1877:
Providence Notes:
Death has again visited our vicinity and taken two more to himself.
Susan Woodward died Friday the 8th inst., at 3 o’clock a.m. She was fifty-two 
years old, and had been raised in the neighborhood, and had been a member of 
the Providence Church for many years.  She bore her long and painful illness 
with Christian fortitude and resignation almost unequaled in these degenerate 
times.
Deacon John Walker died Sunday morning the 10th inst., after a short illness.  
He was born in Estill county, Kentucky, in Marcy 1798 and was consequently in 
his seventy-ninth year.  He was married to Miss Talihte Tipton in 1922, 
emigrated to Missouri and settled in Clay county on the farm on which he died, 
in 1837.  Was in the Mormon war as a private.  Joined the Providence Church in 
1845, and was baptized by Elder Robt. James.  Was ordained a deacon the same 
year, with John Braly as his senior.  Mr. Walker was a man of great energy and 
an indomitable will.  He made a great deal of money during his best days, but 
in his old age and afflictions he suffered sharks and mountebanks to swindle 
him to an almost unlimited extent.  He however leaves considerable estate to 
his heirs.  His children are all married and settled to themselves, leaving 
none in the old homestead but his estimable companion.                  
Demetrius.

Jun 29, 1877:
Died. – Chillicothe, Mo., June 25.  Mr. John Graves, the father of Chillicothe, 
and the founder of the city, died yesterday in the eight-third year of his 
age.  He was a native of Garrard county, Ky; a soldier of the war of 1812, and 
a brother of the Hon. Wm. J. Graves, one of the principals in the unfortunate 
Graves-Cilley duel of forty years ago.  The deceased had long been noted as a 
promoter of useful enterprises, and was one of the early friends of the 
Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad, and enterprise to which he contributed 
liberally of his own means in its infancy.

Mrs. Geo. McCorkle, of Fishing River, died on the 25th inst.

Mrs. Dora A. Thompson, daughter of Mr. John S. Lightburne, died on Saturday 
last aged about 21 years.  She was buried in the New Cemetery Sunday.

Richard Earickson, one of the oldest and most honored citizens of Howard 
county, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence near Glasgow, a few 
days ago.

Died, in Fishing River Township on the 24th inst., Mrs. Octavia Vermilion, wife 
of Mr. Lewis Vermilion, aged about 30 years.

Jul 6, 1877:
Died. – At the residence of her grandfather, Captain James Bowling, in 
Columbia, Mo., on Sunday, June 24th 1877 of consumption, Mrs. Sallie F. Mizner, 
wife of Dr. Jos. Mizner, of Smithville, Clay county, Mo., aged 33 years.
Dr Mizner, wife and three children came her some six weeks ago on a visit to 
Capt. Bowling and family.  Mrs. M. was then in feeble health and has been 
confined to her bed since her arrival.  She was buried in the Columbia cemetery 
on Monday afternoon after a funeral sermon at the Christian church by Eld. J.J. 
Rogers. – Columbia Statesman.

Death of Elder Rogers, of Kentucky. – Paris, Ky, June 24, Samuel Rogers, a 
soldier of the war of 1812, and one of the best known preachers of the 
Christian church, died at Carlisle, Ky., last Friday, and was buried at 
Cynthiana today.  Aged eighty-eight years.

Jul 13, 1877:
In Memoriam.
At a meeting of the members of Liberty Lodge, No. 49, I.O.O.F., held at their 
hall in Liberty, Mo., pursuant to notice, to take action in relation to the 
death of James F. Everett, late a member of said Lodge, the committee appointed 
to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of the Lodge, reported the 
following, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that in the death of brother James F. Everett, in the prime of his 
manhood, we are painfully but submissively led to realize how mysterious and 
inscrutable are the ways of the allwise Disposer of human events, that his 
sudden withdrawal from our midst is cause of deep regret to all the members of 
the lodge, and that we extend to the family of the deceased, in their great 
bereavement, our profound and heart-felt sympathy and condolence.
Resolved, that in the death of the deceased our lodge has lost a faithful 
member, and his family a kind parent and husband.
Resolved, that the customary badge of mourning be worn for the deceased for the 
period of thirty days.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be entered at large upon the record 
of this Lodge, that a copy be forwarded to the family of the deceased, and that 
a copy be forwarded to “The Advance” and “Liberty Tribune” with a request for 
publication.
James M Sandusky,  J.J. Moore,  M. Goldman,     Committee
H.R. Simrall, N.G.
Wm. Stevenson, R.S.

Death of A.C. Sparks.
Died, of hemorrage of he lungs, July 8th, on his 25th birthday, at his father’s 
residence near Barry, Mr. A.C. Sparks, familiarly known as “Della”.  For many 
months he looked death in the face, bore his sufferings with fortitude and 
patience – died a Christian gentleman, loved, respected and regretted by all 
who knew him.  A vacant set around the old hearth stone and at table, speaks of 
a loved one gone before, but oh, in how much stronger tones does the vacuum in 
a loving father and mother’s heart, tell the tale of sadness, sorrow and 
bereavement.
Stop! let the tear of sympathy fall over the grave of departed manhood, and 
think dear friends, we all must “lie as low as he.”              Clarion.

Mr. Frank Everett, only son of Judge A.B. Everett, died in this city very 
suddenly on Sunday last. He was down town just before dinner, but complained of 
not feeling well.  He went home, and gradually grew worse until he died, which 
took place about 4 p.m.  He died of heart disease.  He was a member of the firm 
of Everett & Son, Druggists, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.  He 
was a good business man, truthful and honest to a fault, of fine social 
qualities, and without an enemy as far as known.  His death is universally 
regretted.  He was buried on Monday with the rights of Odd Fellowship, of which 
Order he was an honored member, and followed to the grave by a large concourse 
of people.  He was aged about 35 years and leaves a wife and two children to 
mourn their great loss.  They have the sympathy of this community, as also have 
his aged parents.

Jul 20, 1877:
Mr. Griffin Bryant, of Fishing River Township, died last week aged about 60 
years.  He was a most excellent citizen, and highly esteemed by his neighbors 
and acquaintances.

Mrs. Maggie Blankenship (wife of Mr. John Blankenship and daughter of the late 
Weekly Dale) died at her residence in this city on Tuesday, aged about 33 
years.  She was a most estimable lady, and her death is much lamented by her 
many friends.

We learn from Elder L.H. Worthington that Lemuel Prather was shot dead at the 
house of widow Helen Sutton on Sunday night of Monday morning.  He had gone 
there in company with a party to “shiveree” Mr. Schooley, who married the 
widow’s daughter the evening before.  Justice Creason on Monday morning 
empaneled a jury to investigate the matter but we have not learned the result.  
The supposition is that the shooting was accidental.  All the parties concerned 
in the matter are respectably connected.  The tragic affair occurred northeast 
of Sibley, in Ray county.

Jul 27, 1877:
Elder Wm. Rice, an old and highly respected citizen, died very suddenly last 
Saturday evening, aged about 83 years.  He was attending church, and asked 
permission to make a few remarks, and while speaking, fell over and expired in 
a few minutes.  He had been a citizen of Clay county for over forty years, and 
most of that time had been a minister of the Gospel.  Peace to his ashes.

Aug 10, 1877:
Death of J.A. Griffith.
Mr. J.A. Griffith, Sr., died very suddenly at his home near this city, on 
Monday morning last.  HE was well at supper, and when his wife discovered him 
in the morning, life was almost extinct.  Mr. G. settled in Clay county about 
1852, and has resided here continuously since.  He was a good citizen, in its 
broadest sense, as all who knew him will testify.  For the greater part of his 
life he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and exemplified in his walk 
and conversation, that he looked forward to a home in that “better region,” 
prepared for those who serve Him.  Some one has said, that the best eulogy that 
can be passed upon a man is to say that he was “an honest man,” and such was 
emphatically true in Mr. Griffith’s case.
He leaves a wife and some 7 children (all grown) to lament his death.  He was 
aged about 63 years.
His remains were buried in our cemetery on Tuesday morning, attended by a large 
number of sympathizing friends and a mourning family.  May the turf rest 
lightly on the good man’s breast.

Died, July 26th, 1877, after a short but painful illness, Mrs. Susan, wife of 
Jas. R. McGinness, aged fifty-six years, and twenty days.  She leaves an 
affectionate and devoted husband, five sons and two daughters; also a large 
number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
But we mourn not as those who have no hope, for she had been a consistent 
member of the Christian Church for many years, having confessed and obeyed her 
Savior, many years ago, under the efficient work of the beloved, and lamented 
Elder A.H.F. Payne, and endeavored to the best of her ability, to continue in 
the faith.  She was a good wife, a devoted mother, a kind and accommodating 
neighbor.  To the bereft husband and children we say, the circle we know is 
broken, and you miss her here, you cannot recall her, but you can go to her, by 
learning your duty to God and your Savior, and going forward in the discharge 
of the same, and continuing steadfast unto the end; for all such there is in 
reservation a crown that will never fade or grow old.        Friend.

Died, in Mo. City on the 28th ult., Miss Jennie Ferguson.

In Memoriam.
We are pained to learn through your late columns, of the death of another 
highly esteemed school mate – Maggie Dale Blankenship.  Yes, a loved classmate 
of great energy of character as a pupil and schoolmate, a true friend – honest 
and true to a fault, for honest friends – our candid friends, are our best, 
though the world generally won’t receive it so; such as Maggie – true to her 
principles; she would have been a good useful woman, her cheerful spirit made 
her a welcome guest.
Pleasing recollections of the past when we recall the joyous days spent in our 
school girlhood, with such a dear companion – for whom a few of us are yet left 
to mourn; amongst our friends of the graves so recently made, the relentless 
archer never sent a shot to a more shining mark, than when in his icy embrace 
he bore away the casket once containing the jewel of Anna Bronaugh Park, for 
she had a soul as large as mortal could contain, though the casket was small.  
All energy and goodness – so lamented, so loved and lovely, a warm and generous 
heart; a tear of sympathy for every saddened heart even in her childish days 
stood on the portals of those beautiful windows of her soul, for she possessed 
lovelit eyes, a true friend, a true daughter and sister, a true wife and 
mother, and above all a true Christian, leaving four lovely little boys, for 
whom, I am told, her constant prayer was offered on her patient suffering 
couch. Though she died in a far off home, I am told, there too, she was 
surrounded by kind and good friends.  Two such lovely characters, filling so 
early a grave, is a sad reflection to the generation in which they would have 
been such a bright ornaments.           A. Friend.

Aug 17, 1877:
A little child of Rev. Mr. Stanton of this city, fell into a cistern Tuesday 
and was drowned before it could be taken out.  It was aged about 3 years.

Died, August 10th, in New Market, Platte county, Mo., Mrs. Martha Bryant, in 
her 77th year, leaving her husband J.O. Bryant, who is now in his 80th year, 
and five children who were all present the morning of her death.  This old 
couple was married in Lincoln county, Ky., July 15th, 1818, having lived 
together 59 years and 25 days.  They were the pioneers of the Christian Church, 
and their house was the preacher’s home.        X.

Aug 31, 1877:
Death of Mrs. Louisa M. Stone.
Liberty has lost an estimable lady.  Mrs. Louisa M. Stone, wife of Mr. Geo. 
Stone, died on Saturday morning last, aged about 60 years.  Her disease was 
inflammation of the bowels, and so rapidly did the disease do its work, that 
she was dead before many of her neighbors knew she was sick.  Of Mrs. Stone, it 
is useless to speak in praise.  The people of this city and county knew and 
appreciated her many excellencies of character.  As a neighbor she was kind and 
obliging, and in sickness there was no ministering angel like her, for she knew 
what to do, and how to wait on the sick, as is the case with but few.  Mrs. S. 
had been a resident of Liberty about 35 years, and all that time she led a 
quiet and unostentatious life, doing good to the afflicted and needy, and 
ministering to the comfort and happiness of her family.  Her place can never be 
filled; and her many friends will miss her familiar smile, generous aid, and 
cheerful disposition.  And those “of home,” will long sigh for a 
“Touch of the vanished hand,
And a sound of the voice that is still.”
Mrs. Stone, was, practically, a Methodist in belief, although she did not hold 
a membership in the church.  Her daily works illustrated her Christian 
character better than any thing else could, and she has gone to receive her 
reward, and we think we have bible authority for assertion that of such as her, 
is the kingdom of heaven composed.
She leaves an affectionate husband, and four children – three daughters and one 
son – all grown up and occupying prominent positions in society- to lament the 
loss of a true and devoted wife and mother.  Her remains were followed to the 
grave on Sunday evening by a very large number of neighbors and friends – from 
town and country – and the funeral and burial services were appropriately and 
impressively performed by Rev. Mr. Beagle, of the Methodist Church, South.
“Earth to Earth – Dust to Dust.”               Z.

Charles L. Woods, son of Chas. Y Woods, formerly of Clay died in Oakland, Cal., 
on the 18th inst.

Mr. Mode Hutchins, an old and honored citizen, died in Fishing River township 
on the 21st inst.

Sep 7, 1877:
Thanks.
Doctor and Mrs. Records desire to return their sincerest gratitude to their 
numerous neighbors and friends who so cheerfully sacrificed their time and rest 
to assist them during the illness and death of their child;  also the old 
neighbors at Gosneyville for their kind hearted sympathy; also the young lady 
who furnished the excellent article for the Tribune last week.  None but the 
bereaved can truly appreciate the kindness and sympathy of loving friends at 
such times.

Sep 14, 1877:
Died, in Missouri City, Sept. 11, ’77, Mrs. Peggy Oates, wife of John Oates.

Sep 21, 1877:
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Rombaut, wife of Rev. Thos. Rambaut, 
formerly President of Wm. Jewell College, but now of Brooklyn, New York.  She 
died in that city a few days ago, aged about 60.

A man named Philip Juckem, aged abut 30 years, died near Minneville station, in 
this county, on the 13th of Sept of malarial fever.  He had resided there about 
six months, and is supposed to be from Wisconsin, as he said his parents lived 
there.   For additional information, address S.S. Sutton, Liberty, Mo.

A man named Geo. W. Hartman accidentally shot and killed himself near Arnold 
station a few days ago.  The charge literally tore the top of his head off.  He 
was moving to Kansas, and had a family.  His family returned to their former 
home, Kent, Iowa.

Miss Hattie Chrisman, daughter of Judge John Chrisman, died on the 19th inst., 
of consumption, aged about 16 years.  She was a young lady greatly loved and 
admired by her intimate friends and acquaintances, and her early death will be 
deeply lamented.  The family have the warmest sympathy of this community in 
their great bereavement, for they have indeed been afflicted sorely.
“There is weeping on earth for the lost!
There is bowing in grief to the ground!
But rejoicing and praise ‘mid the sanctified host,
For a spirit in Paradise found!
Though brightness hath passed from the earth,
Yet a star is now born in the sky,
And a soul hath gone home to the land of its birth,
Where are pleasures and fullness of joy!
And a new harp’s strung, and a new song is given,
To the breezes that float o’er the garden’s of Heaven.”

Sep 28, 1877:
Mr. J.C. Dever, near Holt, lost an infant child last Friday.

Died on the 23d inst., Mrs. Malinda Robinet, aged 29 years, wife of George 
Robinet of Lawson neighborhood.

Oct 5, 1877:
Died, near Holt, on the 27th inst., Mrs. Angeline Garrett, wife of W.P. 
Garrett, in the 64th year of her age.  A good woman has gone to rest.
“O that home of the soul in my visions and dreams,
Its bright jasper walls I can see
Till I fancy but thinly the veil intervenes
Between that far city and me.
That unchangeable home is for you and for me,
Where Jesus of Nazareth stands – 
The King of all Kingdoms forever is he,
And he holdeth our crowns in his hands,
O, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land,
So free from all sorrow and pain,
With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands.
To meet one another again.”                       G.

Died, on the 28th ult., near Claytonville, Mr. Jackson Crowley, aged 86 years.  
He had been a citizen of this county for many years, and enjoyed the esteem of 
all who knew him.  One by one the venerable patriarchs who settled and made 
this country what is are passing away.

Bertha Ann, daughter of Henry and Mary F. Shaver, departed this life on the 
morning of the 17th of Sept., 1877, aged 10 years, 9 mos. and 3 days.
Dear Bertha, she has gone to rest,
To reign with God forever blest;
Her little tongue will always praise
A Savior’s love in Heaven above,
Far from a world of sin and strife,
She now enjoys a Heavenly life,
And joins to praise and shout and sing 
And make the heavenly arches ring.

Could we but hear her little tongue
So sweetly sing the heavenly song- 
Could we but see her smiling face
Delighted with the happy place,
We could not wish her back again,
But say dear Bertha, with God remain,
We’ll try to gain that happy shore
Where we will part with Bertha no more.      W.W.

Oct 12, 1877:
Mr. T. Entrican, a most worthy and intelligent gentleman, died near this city 
last Sabbath morning, after a short illness.   He was buried at Independence on 
Monday.

One More Kind Mother Gone.
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Ligon, the wife of Wm. D. Ligon, departed this life on the 
13th Sept., 1877.  She was born in Powhattan county, Va., Sept. 20th, 1811, and 
was married Oct. 31st, 1832, and in 1837 moved to Clay county, Mo., where she 
lived until she received the signal to go home to rest.  She had been a 
converted Christian for near fifty years.  She was a daughter of Daniel and 
Mary J. Taylor, of Powhattan county, Va.  She died after an illness of eight 
weeks of pneumonia fever.
Now we are left to mourn,
for our mother she is gone – 
That hand is cold – that heart is till – 
Her toils on earth are o’er,
But she an angel place will fill
Above this gloom to soar.

She has left a world of pain,
And unto a land has gone
Where sin’s polluted stain
Calls it not my own.

Then dearest sisters, brothers,
Weep not for her that’s gone,
Though it is our darling mother – 
That dear and nearest one.                     F.

Died, in Gallatin Township, Oct 6th, 1877, at 5 o’clock in the morning, while 
all nature was being roused from her slumbers, by the king of day – the spirit 
of Miss Mary D. Dunsworth, after a severe illness of two weeks from congestion 
of the brain, bid farewell to its tenement of clay, took its flight to the 
spirit-land, and as we trust, entered into those mansions which Christ has 
prepared for his children.  She was born Oct. 29th, 1859, and baptized into the 
fellowship of Olive Branch Baptist Church Sept. 17th, 1876.  Her career as a 
Christina was short, yet we hope it was not fruitless, for her faithful life of 
sacrifice and piety left and indelible impression upon the minds of those who 
knew her best.  To know her was to love her; for her acts of kindness and mild 
expressions won the hearts of many.  She was the pride and joy not only of her 
parents in the home circle but also of her companions in the social life.  Her 
funeral was preached the 7th inst., (from Luke X:42: “But one thing is needful; 
and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.”) 
at the family residence of Mr. Whitaker, her step-father, in the presence of 
many weeping friends and relatives; after which her body was borne to the grave-
yard and placed beneath the sod.  She leaves a mother, step-father and step-
brother to mourn for her, with no one to fill the vacancy made by death.

Oct 19, 1877:
Died. – Mr. Thomas J. Brassfield, for many years an old and respected citizen 
of Platte and Clay counties, died at Harlem last Tuesday, aged seventy-three 
years.  He was a native of Clarke county, Ky., and a relative of Judge John S. 
Brassfield of this county at whose burying ground the remains were buried last 
Wednesday.  Platte City Landmark.

Oct 26, 187:
Mr. Luther Rhea (son of William E. Rhea, formerly of Liberty) was shot in cold 
blood and killed, by Jack Wells, at Lake City, Colorado a few days ago.

Mrs. Judge Lecompte died at Leavenworth Monday of lockjaw brought on by running 
a rusty needle into her foot.

Mrs. America Palmer, widow of the late Elder F.R. Palmer, and late of Liberty, 
was buried in Independence on Tuesday morning last.

Nov 2, 1877:
We learn that on the 8th of November next, Elder Daniel Patton, of Clay, will 
preach the funeral of John Wollard and Nancy, his wife, at the New Hope Church, 
he having been requested to do so by Mr. Wollard, ere he had drifted beyond 
this world of ours.  Richmond Conservator.

Mr. Vein Turner, a son-in-law of MR. Thos. Routt, died at Blue Mills P.O., 
Jackosn county, Monday.

Gower, Mo., Oct. 29, 1877:
Died, Oct. 28th, 1877, Little William Calvin Cummons, aged 8 months and 14 
days.  The Lord called him and he had to go; it was hard for us to give up our 
darling little pet; but it was the Lords will and so mote it be.  Jesus 
said, “Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of 
Heaven;” but if we will keep the commandments of our blessed Savior we will 
meet our little babe in Heaven where parting will be no more – where all of our 
troubles and sorrows and difficulties will be ended and our home will be with 
the angels at the right hand of God on high.              X.

Nov 9, 1877:
Mr. Jas. F. Scott, one of Clay county’s most worth citizens, died at his home 
near Kearney, on Saturday the 3d inst., aged 80 years.  He moved to Clay county 
in 1855, and has resided here continuously since.  He was held in high regard 
by all who knew him, and in his death our county has suffered a loss that will 
be hard to make up.  May the turf rest lightly on the old patriarch’s dust.

Mr. E. Albright, of Holt, lost his little boy, Luke, on the 2d.

Died, in Kearney, Nov. 1st, Lizzie May, daughter of Dr. W.H. and Annie N. 
Buckley, aged two years and 7 mos.

Died in Missouri City, Nov. 2nd., 1877, of croup, Johnnie, son of John and Lucy 
Waller, aged 9 mos.

John Lawson, a revolutionary pensioner, died in Ralls county on the 12th of 
October.  He was 93 years old.

Nov 16, 1877:
Died, in this city on the 4th inst., of typhoid fever, Charles Madison 
Beauchamp, son of Mr. John Beauchamp, aged about 23 years.

Nov 23, 1877:
Died, in Kearney, Nov. 13th, Annie Elizabeth Ballard, daughter of Mrs. Robert 
Walker, aged 28 years, 10 mon. and 24 days.  The deceased bore her last 
agonizing sufferings with that uncomplaining patience, which has characterized 
her through years of sickness and pain.  To her mother, who is blind, her loss 
is irreparable, for Lizzie has been her inseparable companion thro’ the long 
months of her darkened life.  But now Lizzie is gone, and that mother could not 
look upon her child, as she lay still and cold in the embrace of death.  Said 
Mr. Walker as tears of sorrow coursed down his cheek.  “If there ever was a 
Christian, Lizzie was one.  In all the eight years of my acquaintance, I never 
knew her to do anything wrong, she was so patient and obedient and her ever day 
life was that of a Christian.”             J.  W. F.

Death of Caleb Baker.
Departed this life, after an illness of two weeks, in the evening of life, Mr. 
Caleb Baker in the seventy-seventh year of his age.
Death has once more laid his cold icy fingers, upon a venerable patriarch; the 
cruel, unrelenting grave has victimized another for its voiceless keeping; the 
spirit we humbly trust has winged its flight beyond the frailties of earth, and 
now holds sweet converse with ethereal creatures.
We are taught by bereavements of this nature, to feel we’re but pilgrims here; 
that, “there is but a step between us and the grave.”  Today we are by the 
couch of a loved one administering to his want; tomorrow, we see the cold 
clammy damps of dissolution pass over his feeble frame, and we can but say, 
verily, “thou hast all seasons for thine, O Death.”
Weeping with those who weep, we realize the aching void made in the hearts of 
the mourners.  The vacant seat we know, will speak of a loved one gone, yet, 
try to be resigned and say, “Thy will Lord, be done.”  This bereavement, which 
lacerates the heart of a tender wife, the companion of his early days, making 
life for her only a long and moonless night, also leaves children bereft of a 
father’s protecting care.  To one and all of this bereaved household we offer 
condolence in words like these, “Weeping will endure for a night, joy comes in 
the morning.”  Think of a home “over there” where loved ones are waiting and 
watching for you.
As we stand in this carnaval house of the dead, by the new made grave we would 
say:
Rest thee; rest! We’ll not deplore thee,
Rest in peace, forever rest;
Willows wave in silence o’er thee,
Turfs are green about thy breast.

Love may come with fairy fingers
Deck with flowers thy hallowed urn
But a spell forever lingers
O’er thy form now still and cold.

But the hope that we shall meet thee,
Binds us with a magic spell;
And the joy with which we greet thee,
Thrills us now with, “all is well.”         E.B.

Nov 30, 1877:
Died for Love.  Sedalia Mo., Nov. 24.  The Sedalia Democrat has a special from 
Knob Noster, Johnson county, giving the particulars of the suicide of Miss Ella 
Howard, of that place.  She took a dose of strychnine, and expired early 
yesterday morning.  It is supposed that she suicided because she and her lover 
had a disagreement.  She was about seventeen years old.

Mrs. Lydia A. Scott died at Cote Sans Desein last week, in the 90th year of her 
age.  She lived near the place 70 years.

Death of Garrard Long.
From a postal just received from Vaccaville, California, we learn that Mr. 
Garrard Long, for over 40 years a citizen of Clay county, died at his home 
there on Saturday night, the 24th inst.  We do not know his exact age but 
suppose about 70 years.  He has been quite feeble for some months, and a short 
time ago lost his sight, and his death was not unexpected by those who knew his 
condition.  To this people it is unnecessary to speak of the deceased, for they 
knew him well.  Suffice it to say that he was a good citizen, clever man, kind 
husband and father, and for a friend, considered no sacrifice he could make too 
great.  He was a man of strong prejudices and many eccentricities, and hence to 
know him required an intimate acquaintance.  Thus has passed away one of the 
old landmarks of our county.  Only a very few are left.  Mr. L. moved to 
California about 4 years ago.

Dec 7, 1877:
Mrs. Clemmie Fields, daughter of the late Dr. Marshall, of Platte City, died in 
that place on Monday last, and was buried on Tuesday.  She was aged about 30 
years, and leaves three little girls, a other, sister and friends to lament her 
death.

From Claytonville:
Mrs. G.W. Dollis died a few days ago, with that dreadful disease, consumption.  
She was sick a long time – suffered much, but bore it all with that patience, 
which none but a true Christian can do.  She leaves many friends and relatives 
to mourn her loss.  

Dec 14, 1877:
Smithville Items:
Death has once more visited our midst and take as his victim, Mrs. Sallie 
Thatcher, wife of J.W. Thatcher.  She died on last Sunday the 2nd inst., of 
consumption, at Pueblo, Kansas, where MR. Thatcher had taken her but a short 
time since, thinking that a change of climate might restore her health.  She 
will be mourned by many friends.  She was a good and consistent Christina, a 
good wife and kind mother loved by all who knew her.  Mr. Thatcher will have 
the sympathy of many friends in his great loss.            VOX.

Died, at her home in the Gilead section, on the 26th ult., Mrs. Ann Griffith, 
wife of Jas. H. Griffith, aged about 50 years.  She was a good woman, a kind 
neighbor, and a true Christian, and her death will be sincerely lamented by all 
who knew her.

Mrs. Mary S. Roberts, an old and much esteemed lady died at her residence near 
Arnold Station, a few days ago.

Dec 21, 1877:
Died. – In Kearney, Mo., Sunday, December 9th, at 2 o’clock p.m., Edward C. 
Arnold, of Pneumonia, after an illness of about three weeks.  Mr. Arnold was a 
young man in about his 28th year of age.  He was a devout member of the Baptist 
church and died in the blest assurance of a home where sickness and sufferings 
can never come.  Lathrop Monitor.





































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