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The Liberty Tribune 1878
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 1878.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 4, 1878:
Another Good Man Gone.
Judge David S. Rogers died at his residence in Gallatin Township on the 21st 
December, 1877, after a short but painful illness, of pneumonia.  He was one of 
Clay county’s most beloved and honored citizens, and his death will be read 
with profound sorrow by a large circle of friends scattered over the western 
country.  He was a good citizen, in its broadest acceptation, accommodating 
neighbor, kind father and husband, and performed well and conscientiously all 
the duties that fell to his lot in life.  He was, in a word a man pure in his 
life and thoughts, generous in his sympathies, sincere and true in his 
friendships, candid in his counsels, and just in his judgments.  His place will 
be hard to fill.
In county affairs his views were always just and in the interest of economy and 
light taxation, and in our long acquaintance of 32 years we never knew David S. 
Rogers to be guilty of an act inconsistent with that of a gentleman, having the 
best interests of his neighbors and county at heart.  He was born in 1812, and 
settled in Clay county in 1837.

Kansas City, Dec. 29. – Josie Woolruff, aged 8 years, was killed last night by 
accident by his brother Herman, aged 14.  It appears that Herman, in sport, 
pointed a pistol at his younger brother, which he unwittingly discharged, the 
ball entering the little fellow’s brain and killing him instantly.

Distressing Accident.
We are pained to hear that Newton Field (son of Mr. Melvin Field) was 
accidentally killed on Thursday evening the 27th ult., at Missouri City.  It 
appears that he was in a store, and a young man with whom he was conversing, 
was handling a pistol, and it was accidentally discharged, the load lodging in 
young Field, mortally wounding him, from the effects of which he died the next 
evening.  He was aged about 18 years, and was a promising youth, respected by 
all who knew him.  The parents have the warmest sympathy of their neighbors, as 
well as their friends scattered throughout the county.

Independence, Mo., Dec. 29. – Mrs. Annie Farrell, aged ninety-four years of 
age, dropped dead while in the act of walking across the floor this morning.  
She had been in good health in every respect, to all appearances, up to the 
moment of her death.

Jan 11, 1878:
Samuel Hudson, one of our oldest and best respected citizens, died on the 3d 
inst., at 9 p.m., and was buried at the family graveyard.  He is the last of 
the old stock – the past generation – was about 73 years old.  He leaves a wife 
and several children – the youngest of whom – a daughter, is in bad health and 
will probably never arise from the bed on which she is now prostrated.

Died, in Clinton co., Irvine Stretch, aged 10 years.

Died, in this city on Saturday, Jan. 5, 1878, Mary V., infant daughter of Maj. 
Thos. H. Frame, of the “Advance.”
“A bright and beauteous star above
Our little Mary shines,
And round the Father of all love
The little tendril twines.
A bud on earth, a star on high,
A light of Heaven’s diadem,
Her spirit twinkles in the sky
And in the crown is set a gen.”

Jan 18, 1878:
Died, Dec. 22, near Pleasant Hill, Frederick Farmer, aged 74 years.  He had 
been a resident of the county over 40 years.

Hon. James H. Birch died at his residence in Plattsburg on the 11th inst., 
after a protracted illness, in the 74th year of his age.  He was born in 
Montgomery county, Va., on the 27th of March, 1804.  He removed to Missouri in 
1826, and has been intimately connected with the history of the State ever 
since.  He was a man of decided ability, a good citizen, and an “old landmark” 
in the politics of this State and had held the office of supreme judge, 
senator, and other positions of public trust in an acceptable manner.  He was a 
member of the Methodist church, and the Lever says, “died calmly, peacefully, 
and without a struggle, as if falling asleep, he closed his eyes and went to 
the other shore.”

Chief Justice Pearson of the Supreme court of North Carolina, died on the 5th 
inst., after 42 years on the bench.

Died near Minneville, in this county, on the 12th inst., Mrs. Ellender A. 
Sutton, wife of S.S. Sutton, and daughter of Joshua B. Gotcher, aged about 27 
years.  She leaves a husband, and child seven years old, and a host of friends, 
to mourn her death.
“Blessed are th dead who die in the Lord,”
The blessed Lord hath called her home,
From sickness, pain and death she’s free;
No more a stranger here to roam – 
But with her Lord eternally.”

Death of a good woman.  We deeply regret to announce the death of Mrs. Druzilla 
E. Long, wife of Judge Francis R. Long, of Kansas City, and formerly of 
Liberty, aged 65 years.  She died on the 15th inst.  The above announcement 
will be read with sorrow by hundreds of friends and relatives who knew the 
deceased.  She was a model lady, in all relations of life, and beloved by all 
who came in contact with her.  May the turf rest lightly on her dust.

Jan 25, 1878:
Died, in Haynesville on the 27th of Dec., Mrs. Fanny Estes, aged about 36 
years, and daughter of Col. Lee Howard of this county.

Feb 1, 1878:
Mr. Geo. Osborn aged 65 years died at his residence five miles north of this 
place on Friday last and was removed to Plattsburg for burial, on Saturday. – 
Cameron Register.

Feb. 8, 1878:
In Memoriam.
At a meeting of Felicity Lodge No. 888, I.O.G.T., resolved to take action in 
relation to the recent lamented death of Ellen Sutton, a late member of said 
lodge, the committee appointed to prepare Resolutions expressive of the sense 
of the lodge, present the flowing, which were adopted:
Resolved, That in the death of our sister, Ellen Sutton, in the prime of her 
life, and with a prosperous and happy future opening before her, we are again 
left to realize how inscrutable are the ways of the All-wise Disposer of human 
events, that Felicity lodge will kindly cherish her memory and hereby extend to 
her family their sincere condolence.
Resolved, That in the withdrawal of the deceased from our midst, that society 
has lost an honored and respected lady, the lodge a sister endeared by many 
ties, and her husband a kind and faithful wife.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the lodge, that 
a copy be furnished the Liberty Tribune for publication, and a copy be 
furnished the husband of the deceased.
Resolved, That the lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for a period of 
thirty days.
George W. Gidley,  Ella Alcut,  Belle Hindeman, Committee
J.H. Burns, W.C.T.   G.W. Gidley, Sec.

Died, of Consumption, at her home in Clay county, Mo., Oct. 24, 1877 – Sister 
Angeline Garrett, wife of deacon W.P. Garrett, and daughter of Colman and 
Sallie Stone.  She was born in Shelby co., Ky., July 32, 1815, married Jan. 29, 
1839.  She united with the Baptist church in 1837, she was baptized by that 
renowned preacher, John S. Wilson.  Moved to Clay co., Mo., 1853, and united 
with the New Hope church where her membership remained till her master whom she 
had faithfully served so long called her to come up higher.  Sister Garrett was 
a model Christian, an affectionate mother and a loving wife.  She was slow to 
think evil of nay one, and quick to forgive injuries.  She possessed that rich 
and rare gift of making those who were in her presence feel at home.  Her home 
was ever open to the stranger and a home for her pastor.
It pleased the Lord that she should suffer long; she was not able to attend 
church for some time before she died.  But when the time came for her to go she 
went without a murmur; for she died in the triumphs of a living faith.
She leaves a husband, son and daughter, besides numerous friends and relatives 
to mourn for her.  Her funeral was preached by her pastor, at the family 
residence, from John: 14: 27, to a large congregation of friends, after which, 
they laid her remains in old New Hope cemetery, to await the resurrection 
morn.    W. T. C.

Obituary.
Died, in Missouri City, Mo., Dec. 28, 1877, Newton W., son of Melvin and Mary 
A. Field, in the twentieth year of his age.  The subject of this notice was 
born in clay co., a young man of good habits.  He had been a member of the 
Christian church for more than five years.  He was usually in his place, I the 
Lord’s house on the first day of the week.  Newtie was unusually quiet and 
unobtrusive in his life, but sincere and earnest.
Poor boy, he was unexpectedly cut down in the spring time of life, just as he 
was emerging into manhood, full of hope and the promise of a long and useful 
life.
Newtie was a dutiful child, attentive and loving to his brothers and sisters, 
possessing a strong and vigorous constitution, with great energy, for one so 
young, he took much interest in the affairs of the farm, generous to all, a 
true friend; he was greatly beloved by the young, and respected by all.  Dear 
boy, he is missed at home – in the assembly of the saints, and in the social 
circle.  Newtie is gone, crossed the mystic river, and we hope reached the land 
of the blest.  Sleep on dear child, the sweet refreshing sleep, till the 
Resurrection morn.  May God bless, and sustain our beloved bro., and sister, in 
the hour of deep affliction, and in the day of the Lord Jesus may not one 
member of the family be missing.   J.  W.  W. 

Feb 15, 1878:
Rev. J.C. Wills, D.D., of the Methodist Church South, and President of Central 
College at Fayette, Howard county, Mo., died at his residence in that place 
Monday.

Dr. L.P. Yandall, an old and prominent physician of Louisville, Ky., died 
Sunday of last week.

Death of Mrs. Green K. White. Fro the Platte City Landmark.
Died – January 22, 1878, Sister Elizabeth, wife of Green K. White, of Platte 
county, Mo., aged 52 years.
Deceased was born in Madison county, Ky.  The family moved to Missouri in 1834, 
and settled five miles north of Kansas City, in Clay county, where the subject 
of this sketch lived till the time of her marriage.  Our sister was taken ill 
at her brother’s, Wm. Campbell’s, who lives on his father’s old farm.  She died 
where she had spent her early life, and was buried in the family graveyard, 
where sleep her father and mother.
Sister White had been a consistent member of the Christian church for twenty-
five years of her life.  A better woman I never knew.  She was a Christian 
lady.  I do not suppose she had an enemy.  To know her was to live her.  She 
left but one child; poor Anna, how the child will miss the dear mother!  May 
the daughter imitate the pure and Christian virtues of the mother and meet the 
loved one in heaven.
Our Sister was brother White’s second wife, but she was a mother to his three 
little motherless children, William, James and Lizzie, the last gone to glory.  
They knew no difference between their own mother and our beloved sister.  She 
was their mother – they were her children.
On Wednesday, January 23d, a vast concourse assembled and filled the spacious 
rooms of Bro. Campbell’s house.  Many of old neighbors from Platte and a number 
of friends from Jackson county were present, while the whole country for miles 
around met to pay respect to the dead and to express their sympathy for the 
bereaved family.  Our sister has two brothers, Samuel and Wm. Campbell, noble 
men and true.  May God bless our aged Brother White in his deep distress and 
irreparable loss.  Look, my dear brother, look to the Lord Jesus for hope and 
consolation.  May a kind Redeemer be with Anna, William and James, and in the 
day of Christ may not any member of this family be missing.         J.  W.  W.

We regret to hear that Mr. Elihu Park’s little son Harry died on Wednesday, 
aged about 8 years.  He was a promising and sweet little boy, and his parents 
have the warm sympathy of this community in their great affliction.

Feb 22, 1878:
Mr. James Troutman, died in Vernon county, Mo., on the 29th ult., of hemorrage 
of the bowels, aged about 71 years.  He resided in Clay county many years ago, 
and owned the farm now owned by Mr. J.D. Morris.

Mar 1, 1878:
Pleasant Grove Breezes:
Mrs. M.E. Campbell, of Hartford, Kan., died at the residence of her mother – 
Mrs. Mary Jane Crossett – on Saturday the 23rd ult.  She leaves many friends to 
mourn her loss.

Died in Shelbyville, Mo., on the 26th Feb., 1878, Bessie, daughter of Prof. D. 
M. and Ellie Conway, in the 7th year of her age.
“Little hearts forever stainless
Little hands as pure as they
Little feet by angels guided,
Never a forbidden way!
they are going ever going
Leaving many a dainty spot;
But ‘tis Jesus who has called them,
Suffer and forbid them not.”

Died, at her residence, one mile south of Plattsburg, on Tuesday the 19th 
inst., Mrs. Laura Wilkerson aged 60 years.  Mrs. Wilkerson was one of the old 
residents of that county and was well and favorably known by nearly everybody 
in the country about Plattsburg.

Mar 8, 1878:
Death of Mrs. Rebecca L. Foley.
Died, 3 ½ miles East of Liberty, on Friday evening Fe. 22, 1878, Mrs. Rebecca 
L. Foley, wife of Mr. H.C. Foley.  She was born in Jessamine county, Ky., Oct. 
10, 1835, and was married to H.C. Foley Aug. 4, 1859, and moved to Clay county, 
Mo., Dec. 25th, 1865.  Mrs. Foley was a lady universally liked, and her death 
has cast a gloom over the community in which she lived.  Those who knew her 
best loved her most, for she was remarkable for her retiring modesty; and her 
own family alone can truly realize how much they will “miss her at home,” or 
how deep are the wounds made by her death. She has gone from loved ones on 
earth, but has no doubt entered upon that rest that remains to the pure in 
heart, and it is there that those left behind should prepare to meet her.
“Roses bloom and then they wither,
Cheeks are bright, then fade an die;
Shades of light are wafted hither.
Then like visions hurry by,
Quick as clouds at evening driven,
O’er the many colored west;
Years are bearing us to heaven,
Home of happiness and rest.”   Q. Z.

Mrs. John Moore, of the Gosneyville neighborhood died on the 23d ult., aged 
about 60 years.  She was a most estimable lady and her death is greatly 
lamented.

Died, on Tuesday night 5th inst., at the residence of her son, Capt. John S. 
Thomason, Mrs. Susan Thomason, widow of the late William Thomason, Sr., aged 
about 87 years.  A noble and Christina lady has gone to her long home.  May her 
glorious example be followed by those she leaves behind.  Peace to the ashes of 
the venerable dead.

Mar 15, 1878:
Died, in Clay county on the 3d of March, at 5 o’clock p.m., Mrs. Sarah Frances 
Pfisterer, beloved wife of J.C. Pfisterer, aged 25 years.  Her disease was 
Leukemia.  She took her bed on the 16th January, and although attended by the 
best medical talent, all efforts were in vain.  Her disease having taken strong 
hold on her before she was thought to be seriously ill.  She was a consistent 
member of the Missionary Baptist church, and her walk and conversation were 
those of a true Christian.  She was married on the 10th of Oct., 1869, and was 
a dutiful wife and mother.  She leaves three children and a husband to mourn 
her loss.                                     Friend.

Mar 22, 1878:
Philip Lutes, of Platte City, died on the 18th, aged 78 years.  He felled the 
timber upon the ground on which the Platte court house stands.

Obituary.
Died, March 16th, 1878, near Pratherville, Mo., Allen, infant son of Francis M. 
and Sarah Minter, aged bout 13 months.  Little Allen was a beautiful child, a 
noble specimen of innocent childhood, the cherished idol of father, mother, 
brothers, sisters, and its aged grandfather, but he has gone to join the angel 
choir, and who would take the responsibility of calling him back if they could; 
freed as he now is of the cares of this world and the snares and evils of sin.  
Weep not dear sister, it is hard to give them up, but we must learn to bow in 
meek submission to the providences of an Allwise God.  J.M.B.

Apr 5, 1878:
Items from Ross Mills:
Mrs. Polly Breckenridge, wife of Wm. Breckenridge, died on last Wednesday.  She 
was a lady beloved by all who knew her.

Apr 12, 1878:
Died, March 28th, 1878, in Stewartsville, Mo., Miss Pattie E. Pickett, aged 23 
years and 13 days.

Death has again visited our community and claimed as its victim, Mr. Jno. 
Stout, a young man in the prime of his life.  O, how solemn to stand at the 
grave of departed ones and hear the clods heavily fall over the remains of 
those we loved.  But hope looks beyond where – 
Mornings happier light,
The glory shall restore,
And eyelids that are close din death
Shall wake to close no more.

“So live, that, when thy summons come to join 
The innumerable caravan, that moves
To the pale realms of shade, when each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Though not, like the quarry-slave at night,
Scourged to his dungeon; but sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.”

Apr 19, 1878:
Mr. Wm. Blackwood, a venerable and highly esteemed citizen, died on Sunday 
night last, aged about 75 years.  A better man in all the relations of life it 
would be hard to find, and one whose death will be more universally regretted 
by those who knew him.

Mrs. Julia E. Howard, wife of Mr. Harry Howard, of the Weston Commercial, died 
a few days ago in the 38th year of her age.  She is represented as being a most 
estimable and Christian lady, and her afflicted husband has the universal 
sympathy of the press and friends in his great bereavement.

Heart Rending Accident.
We find the following particulars of the tragic death of the young lady whose 
clothes caught fire last Saturday, over the river, opposite this city, in the 
Fort Smith Daily Herald:
Miss Florida Clevinger, a most beautiful and estimable young lady, sixteen 
years old, resided with her parents on a plantation, immediately opposite our 
neighboring town of Van Buren.  She and her sister were in a field, engaged in 
burning cotton stalks and, while raking the burning stalks into a pile, the 
back part of her dress caught on fire.  Frenzied with fear and excitement, the 
unfortunate young lady uttered piercing screams and started to run, thereby 
fanning the flames into a larger and fiercer blaze.  Obey8ing the command of 
her sister, she lay down on the ground and suffered herself to be covered with 
dirt, in the hope of smothering the fire.  Her father had gone to the river for 
water and, hearing her screams, hastened to her rescue and immediately cut off 
her clothes, when oh, horror! large pieces of crisped flesh fell from her 
bones! – The agonized parent carried his dying child to the house, three 
hundred yards distant, and could be tracked almost the entire way by particles 
of burnt flesh.  Dr. Bourland, of Van Buren was immediately summoned and 
succeeded in relieving the agony of the unfortunate sufferer, who calmly, if 
not painless, breathed her young life away in the course of a few hours.
Fortunately Miss Clevinger’s face was not disfigured, bore no trace of agony, 
and was still beautiful in death.
The remains of the unfortunate young lady were interred the next day, the Rev. 
Dr. Strong, of this city, reading the solemn burial service of the Episcopal 
church.

Providence Hash:
Our neighborhood has again been called upon to give up a respected citizen – 
Uncle Billy Blackwood, who died on Sunday evening the 14th at 8 o’clock.
Mr. Blackwood had lived in this community many years, and was known as an 
honest industrious farmer.  HE had accumulated a considerable property by his 
energy and perseverance.  He leaves a wife and son and daughter to mourn his 
loss.  They have the sympathy of numerous friends.  A good man has gone from 
among us.  Who shall take his place?  Requiescat in pace.

In Memoriam.
Did, in Clay county, Mo., Robert L. Ferril, on the 4th day of April, A.D., 
1878.  Being a member of Faithful Grange, No. 1292, the Grange was called 
together for the purpose of paying just tribute to his memory.  A committee was 
appointed to prepare and present resolutions expressing the sentiment of the 
Grange, which were as follows, and adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the universe to call from our 
midst our beloved Bro. Ferril, that, as it becomes our duty to bow with 
submission to the decrees of Him who can do no wrong, so also should we 
endeavor through His Grace to be prepared to welcome the summons that will ere 
long call us into His presence.
Resolved, That by the death of Bro. Ferril, our Grange has lost a worthy 
member, the community a good citizen, his wife an affectionate husband, and his 
children a kind and indulgent father.
Resolved, That we hereby extend to the family our sympathies in this their sad 
bereavement, and that the members of this Grange, as a token of respect for our 
deceased brother, wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of Bro. 
Ferril, and that copies be furnished to county papers with a request to publish.
Ben F. Marr,  Jas. N. Groom,  Edmund Haynes,  Committee

Apr 26, 1878:
Died, in Doniphan, Kansas, April 8, 1878, Mrs. Jane Gentry Hudnell, widow of 
the late Dr. H.W. Hudnell, and daughter of the late Gen. Richard Gentry, of 
Boone, aged 60 years.

Mrs. Ellen A Luke, wife of Rev. J.W. Luke, and a most lovable and accomplished 
Christian lady, died at her home in this city, on Sunday last, aged about 35 
years.

Died. – Sunday morning, at her residence, in Kansas City, after a severe and 
protracted illness, Mrs. Polly Skinner, in the seventy-third year of her age – 
formerly of Platte county, Mo.  
Thus passed away one of Missouri’s earliest settlers – one who came with her 
husband, Mr. Phineas Skinner, from Kentucky, nearly half a century ago.  She 
was a lady of culture and refinement, attaining to a very eminent degree the 
beauties and excellences of the Christian character, so that her life has been 
replete with noble and generous deeds.   To her industry and benevolence the 
orphan school at Camden Point, Mo., is greatly indebted for its existence and 
prosperity.  She leaves two sons and five daughters.  Of the latter, four 
reside in our city, among whom are Mr. W.E. Croysdale and Mrs. W.A.M. Vaughan, 
whose husbands are well known citizens. – Times.

Mr. Walker Coltz, near Smithville, died on Monday night, with paralysis.

May 3, 1878:
Obituary.
On Sabbath afternoon, April 21st, Mrs. Ellen A. Luke, wife of Rev. J.W. Luke, 
departed this life in the peaceful and triumphant hope of salvation thro’ 
Christ.
Sister Luke was born near Harrodsburg, Ky., August 29, 1835; she professed 
religion, and united in the 16th year of her age, with the Baptist church at 
Lexington, Mo., then under the pastoral care of Rev. Josiah Leake, and was 
married in May, 1852.  For twenty years past sister Luke has been in poor 
health, a victim of consumption; but during all these years of battling with 
disease, she has exhibited great patience and indomitable fortitude – ever 
ready to share the burdens and sacrifices incident to the life of a pastor’s 
wife, she bore her afflictions and severe trials, with calm resignation, and 
hopeful trust in the Savior.  Though an invalid herself she had a sympathizing 
heart for other’s sorrows, and a hand ever ready to help, and often employed in 
helping the needy and suffering around her.  She possessed an unusual degree of 
energy and will power, and, hence, her life was an active and industrious one, 
notwithstanding her ill health.  She was a kind neighbor, and fond mother, and 
a faithful and devoted wife.
During the few weeks of confinement to her bed, previous to her death, sister 
Luke calmly made very preparation for her departure; she always spoke 
cheerfully, and, sometimes, in strains of triumph and rejoicing, of the change 
that soon awaited her.  She selected the passage of scripture, from which she 
wished her pastor to preach on the occasion of her funeral; and this very 
selection indicated her peaceful and happy state of mind, and how she regarded 
her past life of suffering and trial, compared with the bright and unending 
future before her: “For our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh 
for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”  Her funeral sermon 
was preached from this text, to a very large and deeply sympathizing 
congregation, at the Baptist Church, in Liberty, on Tuesday morn., April 23d.  
Her remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of people, and 
then deposited to await the glorious resurrection.
Two dear little girls, twelve and nine years old, are left to be the care and 
comfort of the stricken husband, for whom our departed sister often and 
earnestly prayed, and whom, on her dying bed she committed to Christ, 
expressing the confident expectation that she should meet them in heaven – and 
there, before many years, without doubt, will be gathered, the entire and 
unbroken family, of a self-sacrificing, laborious and successful pastor, whose 
labors and sacrifices were so fully shared by the already departed, that the 
stars that will forever shine in his crown of rejoicing, will also, and as 
completely adorn hers.    R.

May 10, 1878:
From Buckeye Bottom:
Death ahs again visited our neighborhood and claimed for its victim Mrs. Chas. 
Raly; the deceased was a kind, generous hearted woman, and leaves a husband and 
many friends and relatives to mourn her loss.

Missouri City Items:
Mrs. Feriba, an aged lady, and mother-in-law to Mr. A.P. Vanderslice, died at 
his residence in Pratherville last Friday night, and was buried at Woodland 
Saturday evening.

May 24, 1878:
By His Own Hand. _ Independence, Mo., May 20. – Dr. David Waldo, one of the 
oldest and most respected, as well as the wealthiest, citizens of this city, 
died this a.m. from an overdose of morphine, administered by his own hand, but 
whether accidentally or with suicidal intent is not known.  He was found in an 
unconscious state of 10 o’clock last night, and all efforts of the best medical 
talent which was summoned failed to arouse him.  At 9 o’clock this morning he 
died.  As he was somewhat addicted to the use of opiates, it is more generally 
believed that the overdose was taken accidentally, although it is believed by 
some to be a case of suicide.  There is, however, no known cause for his 
committing such an act.  He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his 
untimely demise.

Died, near Kearney, in this county, on the 21st May, 1878, at 12 ½ p.m. Mrs. 
Lucinda Miller, wife of Edward Miller, and daughter of W.H. and Dinitia Pence, 
aged 18 years 1 month and 8 days.  She was a most estimable lady, whose death 
will be mourned by all who knew her.  She was not afraid of death, but wrapping 
the drapery of the “Great Hereafter” around her, sweetly “crossed over” where 
all is “peace and joy.”

In Memoriam.
Whereas, according to the law of the Supreme Architect of the Universe, man was 
placed on earth a mortal being to accomplish the great object of his existence, 
and to attain this end the Creator has ordained just and wise laws, and, 
whereas, to fulfill those laws it hath pleased the Supreme Architect in his 
infinite wisdom to call from our midst our beloved Bro. Jno. J. Eastin, to that 
haven of peace, happiness and eternal rest, and while we deeply feel the loss 
of our brother we would not forget the breach that is made in a large circle of 
kindred and friends, but humbly bow to the will of Him who is the ruler and 
creator of all.  Therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of our brother the lodge has lost a most worthy and 
consistent member, and society, and upright, useful and respected citizen; that 
long after his earthly tabernacle shall have decayed, the memory of his virtues 
will be green in the hearts of his surviving friends.
Resolved, That the brother while yet young in the mysteries of masonry, was a 
consistent, true and steadfast advocate of the noble principles therein set 
forth, realizing that the voice of God to mortal ear is dreadful.
Resolved, That as a token of the loss this lodge has sustained and as an 
expression of our respect for the memory of the deceased, the lodge room be 
draped in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions be spread upon 
the records of this lodge, and that a copy be sent to the surviving family of 
the deceased, and to each of the county papers for publication.
W.J. Yates,  J.M. Gow,  J.S. Major.  Committee.

May 31, 1878:
Mr. Edward Wood died near this city on Saturday last of hemorrhage of the nose, 
aged about 65 years.  He was buried at the old cemetery on Sunday.

Died, at the residence of U.B. Burris, in Orrick, Ray county, on the 28th 
inst., Mrs. Susan Burris, aged 87 years the 15th of May, 1878.  She was the 
mother of our distinguished fellow citizen, Hon. Luke W. Burris, and was a most 
estimable lady, and held in high regard by all who know her. She was buried at 
Missouri City, Wednesday.

Jun 7, 1878:
Richmond, MO., June 1 – Twelve Person Killed and Seventy-Five Seriously and 
Mortally Injured.  A terrific cyclone struck our city at 3:30 p.m. today….
Killed – Mrs. T.J. Casey, Mrs. Ross, Mattie Hatman, Mrs. Hatman, Mrs. Joy, Mrs. 
Alvira Childs, Thos. J. Bohannon, “Squire Bellis, James Duncan, Wm. Campbell, 
Miss Couch, a child of Sam Mading’s, and a child who name was unknown.
Mortally injured – Wm. A. Donaldson, Marion Ball, Charley Asbury, Fred Lehrman, 
Miss Florence Word and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Joy.
Later list killed outright:  Mrs. T.J. Casey, Mrs. Alvin Child, MRs. Mary Joy, 
Mr. James Duncan, Miss Mattie Holman, Mr. John Campbell, Miss Josie Couch, Mrs. 
Martha A. Ross, Judge W.A. Donaldson, Samuel Nairey’s child, Mr. Squire Belles 
and Capt. W.A. Jacobs.
Mortally wounded:
Marion Bale, Carles Aushury, Fred. Lierman, Miss Florence Ward, Fred Joy and 
wife, 
(Note: Paper contains much more information about disaster and injuries.)

Died, in Fishing River township on the 26th ult., Mrs. Susan Wilson, wife of 
Wm. Wilson, aged about 60 years.

Jun 14, 1878:
We regret to hear that Mrs. Jane Brooks, wife of Samuel J. Brooks, died on the 
8th inst., after a protracted sickness, aged about 45 years.  She was a lady 
beloved by all who enjoyed her acquaintance, and the vacancy her death has made 
in society will be hard to fill.  The bereaved family have the warmest sympathy 
of their many friends in their great bereavement.

Forest Grove Items:
The funeral of Mrs. and Mr. J. Fisher’s child was preached last Sunday at 
Bethel church, by Dr. Watts.  He is a most worth minister, and is no doubt 
doing much good in this neighborhood.

Jun 21, 1878:
Mrs. Sarah R. Corwin, widow of the late Thos. Corwin, died at Lebanon, Ohio, on 
the 10th inst.

Jun 28, 1878:
Mrs. J.W. McCann, the wife of a farmer in Cole county, was on Saturday last 
attacked by a steer and gored to death.  Her bowels were town open and her body 
terribly disfigured and lacerated.

Holt Items.
Mrs. Nannie E. Miller departed this life at the home of her father, Jefferson 
Pryor, on Friday evening last, after a hard and long struggle with that fell 
disease Consumption.  The funeral services were held on Saturday, and were 
attended by a large concourse of people.  she was highly respected, and left 
two little children and unnumbered friends to mourn her loss.

Jul 5, 1878:
Died, in Clay county, near the Platte line, on the 27th of June, Lottie Vandah, 
infant daughter of Mr. I.B. Thompson, aged one year, eleven months and three 
days.
“Little hearts forever stainless
Little hands as pure as they
Little feet by angels guided,
Never a forbidden way!
They are going, ever going
Leaving many a lonely spot;
But ‘tis Jesus who has called them,
Suffer and forbid them not.”

Died of Consumption, May 31st, 1878, in McKinney, Texas, Mr. George W. Grimes, 
son of Lewis and Ruth Grimes, aged forty years.
Brother thou art passed from our view,
But we know thy long sufferings are o’er,
And now we must bid thee adieu,
Until we meet on that beautiful shore.

Died at her residence in Fishing River Township, on the 20th of  May, 1878, 
Mrs. Julia A. Bryant.  She was born Dec. 10, 1811, and was a worthy and much 
beloved lady.

Jul 12, 1878:
Died, at Clinton, MO., July 6, 1878, Rev L.C. Marvin, aged 71 years.  Twenty-
five years ago he was a prominent Universalist preacher, and occasionally spoke 
in the court house in Liberty.

Mrs. Alice Parish, wife of Clinton H. Parish, formerly of Clay county, Mo., 
died in Clark county, Ky., on the 27th June, aged about 26 years.

Jul 19, 1878:
George Goetze died in Wyandotte, Kansas, on Tuesday last aged one hundred years 
and three months.

Death of MRs. G.W. Hyde. – We are called upon today to chronicle the death of 
Mrs. Hyde, wife of Rev. G.W. Hyde.  She breathed her last yesterday at the 
residence of her father, Judge Bennett C. Clark, of this county.  Mrs. Hyde has 
been an invalid for some years, tho’ only in the prime of life, being but 29 or 
30 years of age.  Though not personally acquainted with Mrs. Hyde, we have 
known so much of her from her friends, that we really felt as if we knew her, 
and sympathise most deeply with her family and friends in this their sad 
bereavement. – Boonville Advertiser.

Died, July 13th, 1878, in Gallatin township, Mrs. Mary S. Atkins, widow of the 
late Jonathan Adkins, aged about 68 years.  She settled in Clay county at an 
early day; was a devoted member of the Old Baptist church, and beloved and 
regretted by all who knew her.

Aug 2, 1878:
Mr. John Jeffers died at his home near Elk Lick, Pike county, on the 17th 
instant, in the 99th year of his age.  He was born in York county, Pa., January 
3, 1780.

Aug 9, 1878:
Obituary. – L.C. Kitchen was born near Weston, Platte county, Missouri, Dec. 1, 
1842, and lived in that county, until about six years ago, when he removed to 
Lincoln township, Daviess county, Mo.  He died of consumption at the residence 
of Wm. S. McNeil, in Grand River township, Davis county, July 1, 1878.

Died, on the 19th July, 1878, Shelby, infant son of Silus and Nannie Jesse, 
aged two years, two weeks and five days.  Little Shelby is taken from us, and 
we could hardly be able to bear it were we not confident that his is resting in 
the arms of a dear Savior, who said, “Suffer little children to come unto me 
for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Aug 16, 1878:
Jos. Dougherty died at his home in DeKalb county, on the 8th inst., and the 
next day his brother, John Dougherty, died suddenly of cholera morbus.  They 
both lived in Clay county many years ago, and will be remembered by our old 
citizens.  They occupied prominent positions in DeKalb society.

John Wood was the name of the man found dead in Jarrett Williams’ orchard last 
week.  He died of congestion of the lungs, and was aged about 50 years, and a 
school teacher by profession.

Over the spot which marks the last resting place of Miss Mary D. Dunsworth, 
there was erected last week a most beautiful monument, which, with the fine 
fence that encloses it, cost the sum of $230.  Miss Mary was a step-daughter of 
Mr. John F. Whitaker and is interred in the cemetery, situated on his farm.

Aug 23, 1878:
Death of Two Former Clay Countians.
The Plattsburg Lever says:
Died, at his residence in this county, on the 8th inst., Mr. Joseph b. Doherty, 
aged 79 years, 5 months and 29 days.  He was born in Lee county, Virginia, near 
Cumberland Gap.  From there he moved to Tennessee where he lived until 1822, 
and then removed to Kentucky, and studied medicine near North Middleton for 
three years.  In 1828 he came to Clay county, Mo., where he resided until 1851, 
when he came to Clinton county and resided here until his death.  He was a man 
of most upright character, of intelligence, and had the respect of all who knew 
him.  For several years he had been an invalid and unable to get from his 
house.  There are many who will regret the demise of Uncle Joe Dougherty, 
although he fell asleep at a ripe old age.  He is gone but his memory will live 
in the recollection of many of the pioneers of this country.  The remains were 
interred in the City Cemetery on Friday last in the presence of many mourning 
friends.  Uncle “Joe” had a brother, Hon., John F. Doherty, who also resided in 
DeKalb county for a great many years.  On Wednesday of last week he came down 
to see his dying brother, and upon his arrival he too was taken sick, dying on 
the following Saturday morning.  He was 71 years of age, had been County Clerk, 
Judge of the County Court, and a member of the Legislature for DeKalb county.,  
He was a man of prominence, influence and ability and very widely and favorably 
known.  At the time of his death he was a Democratic candidate for County Judge 
of DeKalb county.  The remains were taken to Stewartsville and interred by the 
Masonic Fraternity.  The circumstances attending these two deaths are quite 
singular.  

Death of Rev. David Coulter.
It affords as unfeigned sorrow to announce the death of Rev. David Coulter – 
one of the best men in our county, in the broadest acceptation of the term.  
This announcement will carry deep regret to thousands of people scattered over 
the Western States and Territories.  He died yesterday morning about 2 
o’clock.  He had been sick for some days, but was thought to be improving up to 
a very short time before his death.  In the death of Mr. Coulter his wife has 
lost a devoted husband, the county and state a noble citizen, and the church a 
main pillar.  The Christina patriarch is dead, but his example will long 
survive him.  The following brief biography was written by Mr. Coulter and 
published in the Tribune in 1870 in our “History of Old Men.”
I was born in Sussex county, Delaware, on the 10th day of November, 1808.  I 
am, on both the paternal and maternal line, Scotch-Irish ancestry.  My 
grandparents came to America just prior to the Revolution.  I received my 
collegiate education at Lafayette College, Penn., and my theological training 
at Princeton, New Jersey.  I came to Missouri in 1841, and settled in Callaway 
county.  I moved to Clay county in 1866.  I became  member of the Presbyterian 
church in 1825, and was ordained a minister of that church in 1843.  I have 
been engaged in preaching the Gospel ever since I was licensed to preach in 
1841.  The first vote I ever cast was for Gen. Jackson for President.  I voted 
for Mr. Clay in 1844.  I have now nothing to do with politics.
The remains will be taken to Columbia, Missouri, for interment in the family 
cemetery.
Memorial service will be held in the Presbyterian church, in Liberty by Rev. 
J.GT. Fackler and others, on Sunday, September 1st prox.
An extended obituary of the deceased will, in due time be prepared and 
published.

Aug 30, 1878:
Miss Jane Guinn, daughter of General Robert Guinn, of Edgerton Junction, Platte 
county, Mo., committed suicide Saturday afternoon in the Platte River.  The 
causes which led to the rash act are unknown.

Horrible Accident.
A terrible accident occurred at Claybrook’s mills in this county, on the 22d 
inst.  RM. Buck Williams was down under the saw taking out the dust in the pit, 
and raising up unthoughtedly, the saw cut through al the bones on the left 
shoulder down and including seven ribs.  Strange to tell, he lived until the 
26th.  He was a young man aged about 190 years, and highly thought of by all 
his acquaintances, and was a son of Mr. Ellis Williams, on of Clay’s most 
honored citizens.  The family have the warm sympathy of the people of Clay 
county in their sad bereavement.

Nebo Items:
Mr. Weston Moore, and old citizen of Clay county, died last week of 
consumption. He suffered greatly, having been helpless many months.  Yet during 
his illness he seemed to be contented, expressing his assurance of a better 
life beyond.  With an unfaltering trust he approached the grave and with the 
drapery of his couch about him he lay down to pleasant dreams.
“There is a calm for those that weep,
A rest for weary pilgrims found;
And while the mouldering ashes sleep
Low in the ground.

The soul, of origin divine,
God’s glorious image freed from clay
In Heaven’s eternal sphere shall shin,
A star of day!

Sep 6, 1878:
Died, in this county, on the 25th ult., at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. 
B.R. Mitchell, Mrs. Elenor H. Chrisman, widow of he late Jos. Chrisman, aged 
about 76 years.  she had resided in Clay county about 28 years, and was highly 
respected by all who enjoyed her acquaintance.

Sep 13, 1878:
Died on Thursday August 20th, in Bates county, Mo., Bettie Marsh Hogan, 
youngest daughter of John M. And Elizabeth H. Hogan, aged 13 years 1 month and 
7 days.

Died, in Missouri City, on Friday the inst., Mrs. Emily Reed, wife of Thomas C. 
Reed, aged about 52 years.

Tribune Pencilings:
Another old “mother in Israel” gone.  Died, in Missouri City on the evening of 
the 7th of Sept. Mrs. Sally Huffaker, aged about 83 years.  She had been a 
resident of Clay county 56 year, and all that time enjoyed the love and respect 
of all who knew her.  She was the mother of J.A. Huffaker and Mrs. O.P. Gash, 
of Missouri City. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”

Sep 20, 1878:
Killing of Smith by Bush. – Last week we published an account of the killing in 
this county of Mr. John w. Smith by Mr. John bush, and as said account was 
imperfect, we publish below substantially, the testimony taken at the coroner’s 
inquest:
(Note: Refer to the edition for lengthy report.)

Died, near this city on Tuesday 10th inst., after a protracted illness, of 
consumption, Mrs. Fanny Oningdelph, wife of J.M. Oningdelph, and granddaughter 
of Capt. Geo. M. Pryor, aged about 25 years.  A good woman has passed 
away.  “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.”

Sep 27, 1878:
An Eccentric Bachelor’s Fate. – St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 23. – Jas. Mallen, an 
eccentric bachelor, who lived near Gower, just over the Clinton county line, 
was found dead Saturday evening.  He was last seen alive at Gower, Wednesday 
night.  He bought some articles there, got his mail matter, and started for 
home, and was found near his barn, frightfully mangled by hogs, all the flesh 
having been eaten off his bones.  His horses and cattle, tied in the barn, were 
nearly starved to death, when the ghastly discovery was made by a gentleman who 
was going past and saw the hogs dragging the body about the lot.  Justice 
Smith, of Gower, held an inquest over the skeleton, and the jury were of the 
opinion that the man had fallen from his barn loft and broken his neck.  He 
lived alone and had a small house and a large barn.  His estate is worth 
$25,000.  Some think he was murdered, but there is no evidence to justify this 
belief.  He has a sister and brother living in Clinton county.

Died, in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 22d at 4 o’clock P.M., Emma F., wife of B.A. 
Bailey, aged 29 years, and 5 months.
“Death lies on her, like an untimely frost,
Upon the sweetest flower of all the field.”

Oct 4, 1878:
Died in Cass county on the 30th of August, 1878, Mr. Robert Price, aged 79 
years.  He was born in New Jersey in 1800, emigrated to Missouri in 1858, and 
was many years a citizen of Clay county.  Requiescat en pace.

Mr. John M. Thorp, whose injury from his team running away, we noticed last 
week, died on Friday, never being conscious after the accident.  He was a most 
worthy young man, and his loss is greatly deplored by friends as well as 
relatives.  He was aged about 30 years, and was a son of Mr. Zachariah Thorp. 

Gosneyville items:
Mr. Wm. Heathman lost his little daughter, last Tuesday morning, with “Typho 
malarial fever.”

Oct 11, 1878:
Died, near Antioch, in this county, on the 7th of October, 1878, Mrs. Susan 
Lillie, wife of Thos. J. Lillie, aged about 27.

Oct 18, 1878:
Died on the 10th inst., in Lawson, Ray co., Mo., Rev. Joseph Devlin, a good and 
prominent member of the M.E. church, South, aged about 68 years.

Mr. John Umer in driving down a hill on the James Boyer farm some day last 
week, the end gate of the wagon came out, and threw him in front of the wagon – 
one wheel passing over the back and badly fracturing it, and the other wheel 
crushing the back of the head to a jelly.  His brother, a deputy circuit clerk 
of Norristown, Montgomery county, Penn., came after the remains and shipped 
them home.  No coroner’s inquest was held although the law might have been 
stretched to cover the case.

Missouri City Items:
Mr. Roberts, living two miles north of Missouri City, died last week, leaving a 
wife and family of children.

Elder Devlin, of the M.E. church, South, died in Lawson last Thursday.  An able 
and devoted minister has passed away.

Mrs. Stapp, wife of J.M. Stapp, died in Missouri City, Monday evening, at 4 
p.m. We learn that it was a congestive chill that caused her death.

The Inquest on Jno. Woods.
(See edition for lengthy article)
This is to certify that we were present at the Coroner’s Inquest on the body of 
John Woods, held in the orchard of Jarett Williams 3 miles north of Liberty, 
and think the body was buried as good and well as the circumstances would 
permit.

Oct 25, 1878:
Died at her residence about four miles east of Liberty, on the 22d inst. Mrs. 
Caroline  Sweatnam, widow of the late Hon. T.T. Sweatnam, aged about 75 
years.   She had been a citizen of Clay county about 40 years, and was beloved 
by all who knew her for her many noble traits of character.

Nov 1, 1878:
Mrs. Elizabeth Pope died at the residence of Mr. Brady, near Oregon, on Sunday 
the 6th.  She was 104 years and 7 months old, and was the second female child 
born in the State of Kentucky.

Death of Major Daniel Ashby. – Major Daniel Ashby, one of the pioneers of this 
county, and one of our oldest and most respected citizens, died at his 
residence, near Forrest Green, in the Forks of Chariton, on Friday the 11th 
inst., - the day on which he reached the ripe old age of eighty seven years.  
Maj. Ashby came to what is now Chariton county in 1817, some three years before 
the county was organized, and was one of the judges of the first County Court 
ever elected in the county in 1820.  In 1826 he was elected Representative of 
this county and served three successive terms in that capacity, and in 1833 was 
chosen Senator for the district in which Chariton was at that time.  In 1844 he 
resigned the Senatorship to accept the position of Receiver of Public Moneys in 
the U.S. Land Office, at Lexington Mo., which he held until 1848.  From 1848 
until after the war he lived in Henry county and Chariton county alternately, 
returning to Chariton to reside permanently in 1868.  He was married four 
times. – Brunswicker.

Death of a Lady 105 years of age. – Milley Forrister died at the residence of 
her nephew, Capt. Alex. Trammel, five miles past of Vienna, on Thursday, the 
10th inst., at the age of 105 years.  She was born in South Carolina in the 
year 1773, while the Revolutionary war was in progress.  She removed from South 
Carolina to Tennessee, and about thirty years ago came to this State.  She was 
never married.  She belonged to no church, but believed firmly in the realities 
of a better life over there.  For many years she has been very feeble, both in 
mind and body.  She is believed to have been the oldest person in Missouri. – 
Vienna (mo.) Cour.

Obituary.
We would not indulge in any feelings of sentimentalism, nor bestow unwonted 
praise – or eulogy on the memory of departed friends; in the meantime to pass 
over the rare virtues of a pure, unsullied character, would be recreant to 
their memory and to the community at large.  As is too frequently the case, 
there is no need to throw the “mantle of charity” over the life of Dr. J.H. 
Compton, who breathed his last in the arms of his devoted family as the sun had 
gilded somber autumns “seared leaves” on the morning of the 31st ult., his 
gentle spirit took its flight to immortal shores.  A life that was so fraught 
with gentleness and forbearance, that soothes and tames our rugged natures 
through life, cannot fail to impress us that his whole nature was deeply 
imbued, and overflowing with the “milk of human kindness.”  His constant 
admonitions to his family, that they should observe the “golden rule” as his 
daily walk, would bear the most rigid scrutiny, and pass the ordeal and be as 
clear, and transparent as the noon-day sun.
The first to volunteer assistance to the weak and oppressed, the last to give 
up and undertaking in which duty and honor were involved.
Dr. Compton was Virginian by birth; a gentleman of culture, and refinement.  He 
came to Missouri at an early day; was engaged in several enterprises; they were 
subsequently abandoned and he purchased a farm, and lived there the remainder 
of his life, where was found a large circle of friends and acquaintances who 
were want to partake of his hospitalities and share his genial society and 
sincere friendship.
He became a convert to the Presbyterian faith, in Lagrange, Tenn., thirty-five 
years ago, was a firm believer in its teachings and precepts.  Was a brother of 
the “mystic tie,” also the Grange organization.  Such is the brief history of 
his life.  This must be the consolation to the bereaved wife, daughters and 
son.  Aught they can do, is to emulate that life that radiated and shone so 
brightly in their family circle, that has been transplanted to more genial 
realms where it will be perpetuated and bloom eternally around the throne of 
God.

Nov 8, 1878:
Death of Samuel A. Oliver.
Samuel A. Oliver died at his residence in this city on the 4th inst.  He was 
born in Jefferson county, Ky., on the 19th day of March, 1810, and emigrated to 
Ray co., Mo., in 1830, and in 1834 went to the Rocky Mountains and spent two 
years there in hunting and trapping.  He settled in Clay county in 1840, and 
resided here ever since.  He cast his first vote for Gen. Jackson for 
President, and has voted at every Presidential election since.  Of Mr. Oliver, 
it can be truthfully said that he was good citizen and an honest man.  No man 
stood higher with those who knew him, and as evidence we never heard him spoken 
of but in the kindest and most respectful manner, and his death is sincerely 
mourned by not only his immediate family, but by thousands who knew and 
appreciated him.  To know Samuel A. Oliver you had to engage him in private 
conversation, when the true man would unfold and light up, and you would part 
with a higher opinion of his excellencies of head and heart.  Truly, a good 
citizen has gone from us.

Died, at his residence, near Barry, Saturday Oct. 26, 1878, Jas. R. Barbour.
The deceased was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and died in the 
full assurance of a glorious immortality.  He leaves a wife and one child to 
mourn his loss. 

Mrs. Sarah Hurdle, a most excellent lady, died at her home near this city last 
Monday, aged abut 50 years.  She as a sister of Mr. J.J. Moore, our co. 
collector.

Resolutions of Respect.
At a call communication of Rising Sun Lodge, No. 13, of A.F. & A.M., at Barry, 
Mo., Oct. 31st, A.D. 1878, the committee appointed to draft and have published 
resolutions relative to the death of our Bro., Dr. J.H. Compton, submit the 
following:
Whereas, the Supreme Architect of the universe in His wise, merciful and 
inscrutable providence has cast another shadow across our threshold, and 
freshly lacerated our hearts in exiting from labor and companionship with us, 
our fellow laborer and beloved Brother, Dr. J.H. Compton t the rest, rewards 
and refreshments of the celestial and more solemn sanctuary above.  We, 
therefore, desire with meek resignation to bow to the will of the Grand Master, 
feeling assured that he has dealt mercifully and righteously with us and the 
bereaved family of our deceased Brother. Therefore,
Resolved, That in the demise of Brother Compton this Lodge has lost a worthy 
and dearly beloved Brother; the community a useful and good citizen; the church 
an exemplary and faithful Christian, and his family a kind and affectionate 
husband and father.
Resolved, That we cherish his memory fresh and green in our hearts, and that we 
ill imitate his many virtues, and throw the broad mantle of charity over his 
faults, whatever they may have been.
Resolved, That this Lodge is sorely afflicted, and that the members wear the 
usual badge; the Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days, and that a page 
of the record be kept to his memory.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, and also to 
the Liberty Tribune and Advance for publication.
O.D. Allen,  J.T. Price,  Robt. Reddish. Committee

We regret to hear that Mr. Chris Sutter lost his infant child Wednesday.

Nov 22, 1878:
Missouri City Items:
Mrs. Creason, wife of Mr. Willis Creason, living four miles below Mo. City, 
died last week.

Death of Judge Flood.
Extracts from the discourse of Rev. H. M. Richardson, delivered in Kearney, 
Nov. 16th, on the occasion of the burial of Hon. Joseph Flood, who died of 
heart disease on the 14th.  (Note: Very long article in the edition.)

Mr. John Austin, a most worthy and much esteemed young man, died at the 
residence of his father (Wm. Austin) in this city last Monday evening, aged 
about 27 years.  He was buried Tuesday.

Mrs. Moss, living near Lawson, Ray co., hung herself on the 9th int.  She was 
aged about 78 years.

Dec 6, 1878:
Mrs. Houston, wife of Mr. Frank Houston, died on last Friday night after a 
brief illness. She leaves many relatives and friends who feel their great loss.
The earth has fallen cold and deep
Above her narrow bier;
No wintry winds can break her sleep,
No thunders reach her ear.

Though deep the slumbers of the tomb,
Though dark that bed of clay,
Yet she shall wake and leave that gloom,
For everlasting day.

Dec 13, 1878:
Died, November 23rd, at Davis Lake Plantation, Arknasas, Helen, aged nine 
months, daughter of Marcus N. and Angie W. Blakemore.

Another good man dead.  Died in Kearney on Sunday last, MR. Uriel Cave, aged 
about 89 years.  He was an early settler in Clay county, and in all the 
relations of life stood deservedly high.  No man could say aught against “Old 
Father Cave” as he was familiarly called.  He lived an upright life and died as 
a christian should.  He raised a large family and lived to see them all grown 
and occupying respectable positions in society.  He was a member of the Old 
Baptist Church, and his funeral was preached by Eld. Wm. Warren of that 
denomination.  Thus has passed to his reward another one of the early and 
steadfast friends of the Tribune.
“By Thy hand the boon was given,
Thou hast taken but thine own;
Lord of earth and God of Heaven,
Evermore “Thy will be done.”

Died, at Austin, Texas, after a brief illness at 2 o’clock a.m. Dec. 4th, 
Robert Aull, formerly of Lexington, aged 71 years.
Robert Aull was born in New Castle county, Delaware, in 1807.  The family 
consisted of John, who died in 1842, and is buried in Maephelah cemetery; 
James, who was murdered by Mexicans in Chihuahua 1876, being one of the 
founders of Lexington and of the O.S. Presbyterian church here; Joseph, a sea-
faring man, who died in Philadelphia in 1847; William, who died in Ohio; 
Elizabeth, who founded the Elizabeth Aull Seminary here, and who died in 1858; 
Maria Pomeroy, widow of the late E.W. Pomeroy and the only survivor of this 
generation of the family.  Mr. Aull came to Missouri in 1826, and soon after 
married Matilda Donahoe, of Glasgow, the aunt of M.F. Royle, of this city.  
After her death he married, in 1840, Miss Mary Wilson, daughter of Peter 
Wilson, receiver of public moneys for the united States in Steubenville, Ohio, 
and sister of Geo. Wilson, Esq., of this city.  Mr. Aull resided in Liberty, 
Clay county, and Independence, Jackson county, previous to coming to 
Lexington.  Here he engaged in merchandising on Old Broadway.  Lexington 
Intelligencer.

Died, near Smithville, on the 9th inst., of consumption, William Rogers, son of 
the late John Rogers, aged about 19 years.  He was a worthy and promising young 
man, and his death deeply lamented.
























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