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The Liberty Tribune 1879
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 1879.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 3, 1879:
Another good man dead.  Died in this county on the 26th Dec., 1878, William D. 
Ligon aged 70 years and one month – having been born Nov. 26th, 1808.  In the 
death of Mr. Ligon our county has lost a pure and valued citizen, a good 
neighbor, and the church a true Christian.  His loss will be deeply felt.  He 
leaves a number of children, all grown, to mourn his death.  “Blessed are the 
dead who die in the Lord for their works do follow them.”

A man by the name of Michael Waters, slipped in getting on the cars at this 
place, on the 26th, and had his legs so badly crushed that he died a day or two 
afterwards.  Drs. Marsh and Records, his attending surgeons, amputated one leg 
at the start, but the injuries were so great he could not be saved.  He was 
employed on the railroad, near Robertson, we believe.

Died, at her residence in Liberty, Mo., Dec. 27th, 1878, after a protracted 
illness, Mrs. Virginia R. Prentiss, wife of N.S. Prentiss.  The deceased was 
born near Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 8th, 1829, and moved to Missouri in 1846.  She 
was married Oct. 29th, 1856.  At the age of twelve years she made a profession 
of religion, and was a consistent member of the church until the day of her 
death.  During the long and painful illness which preceded her death, she 
realized all the consolations which the great Shepherd and Bishop of souls has 
promised to those of his followers who are faithful to the end, and with great 
joy that her sufferings were ended and her time of deliverance was at hand she 
sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.  In her death, her husband has lost a faithful 
and affectionate wife, her children, a kind and loving mother, and her 
neighbors, a friend who was ever ready to administer to the wants of the needy 
and to alleviate the troubles of the distressed.  May her great sufferings 
which she bore with Christian fortitude, and her triumphant death in the arms 
of her Savior, be sanctified to the eternal good of her afflicted husband and 
children and friends.    FRIEND

Obituary:
Died, in this county, Dec. 27th, 1878, Sarah Pickett, wife of Edward Pickett.  
The deceased was born in Orange co., North Carolina, April 6th, 1806.  Her 
maiden name was Thompson.  She was married to Edward Pickett January 18th, 
1827 – moved to Clay county, Mo., in the fall of 1830.  Her husband bought a 
farm three miles north of Liberty, where they lived together up the time of her 
death.  Her husband, who survives her, is now living on the old homestead.  
They lived together over a half a century; forty-eight years of that time in 
Clay county, having moved here when it was sparsely settled, they necessarily 
had to undergo a great many hardships, but through all the cares and trials of 
life she was ever-ready to bear her part.  She had nine children, three of them 
preceded her to the grave – two daughters and one son – the other six – four 
sons and two daughters – are all living in Clinton county, Mo.  She professed 
religion and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church over thirty years ago, 
and has ever lived true to her profession.  She was stricken with paralysis 
nearly two years ago and was sorely afflicted up to the time of her death.  It 
may truly be said that a good Christian wife, mother and friend has left us and 
gone to reap her reward in heaven.  Well do I remember the kind words spoken, 
the good advice given from my early childhood to the time of her affliction.  
She always had a kind word for all.  She lived and died in peace with 
everybody, and I have no doubt that while I pen these lines she is singing the 
praise of God in Heaven.  In conclusion, let me say to her life-time companion, 
my dear old father, my brothers and sister, keep your lamps trimmed and burning 
that you may ever be ready when God calls, to go and join her in heaven.
Dearest Mother thou has left us
Here thy loss we deeply feel,
But ‘tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life if fled,
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.                    Julia A. Capps.

DIED:
On the morning of Dec 30th, of congestion of the brain, Nellie, youngest 
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H.M. Richardson, aged 2 years and 11 months.
Although so young, little Nellie was dear to many loving friends, who all 
manifested great sympathy and attention during her three weeks sickness, and 
loving hearts and kind hands, dressed her for the grave, when dead.
The funeral services so tender and comforting, were conducted by Dr. Rothwell, 
assisted by the other pastors of the place, and were attended by a large number 
of sympathizing friends.  The parents have each a mother in heaven, and in 
their sore bereavement, feel comforted by these sweet lines, sent them by a 
dear friend:
My little baby is buried today;
Gone – down in the depths of the church yard clay,
Up in the sky so dim and gray,
Who will take care of my little baby?

Who will kiss her” her waxen feet,
That once walked here, and her small hands sweet,
Where I left a rosebud as was meet
Who, who will kiss my little baby?

Who will teach her? her wings to fly,
Her tiny limbs their new work to ply,
Her soft, sweet lips to sing gloriously
Oh, who will teach my little Nellie?

I have a mother, who long ago died:
We speak of her now with our tears all dried;
She may know my pretty one, come to her side,
And be glad to see my little baby.

Christ, born of a woman, hear, oh hear!
Thine angels are far off – she seems near.
Give Thou my child to my mother dear,
And I’ll weep no more for my little baby.

Surely in heaven, Thy saints so blest
Keep a mother’s heart in a mother’s breast.
Give her my lamb, and I shall rest
If my mother takes care of my little baby.            Z.

Jan 10, 1879:
Holt Items:
We have to announce the death of Moses Miller, who died on Thursday night, at 
the advanced age of 81 years.  He was one of our first settlers, having 
emigrated to this State from Kentucky about fifty years ago and was respected 
by all who knew him.

On last Saturday night, Bill Haines, a colored man of this city, froze to death.

Jan 17, 1879:
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Menefee, wife of Maj. John Menefee, 
aged about 70 years.  She was an old resident of this county, and her death 
will be deeply lamented by a host of friends scattered over the west.

Jan 24, 1879:
Col. M.F. Tierman, of Cameron, Mo., committed suicide last Wednesday (15th) by 
shooting himself in the head in his office.  His age was 55 years, and was a 
lawyer, civil engineer, one of the original proprietors of the town of Cameron, 
and a nice gentleman, universally beliked.

Mrs. Mary Duncan, wife of Jas. F.B. Duncan, and daughter of Maj. John Ecton, 
aged about 48 years, died on the 12th inst.  A good woman rests from her 
earthly labors.

Mrs. Mary Soper, wife of the late Benjamin Soper, died on the 8th inst., aged 
about 80 years.  She was one of the early settlers of Clay county, and all who 
knew her held her in high esteem.  She was a member of the Old Baptist church, 
and lived and died as a true Christian.  She raised a large and respectable 
family to “call her blessed.”

Death of Mrs. Withers.
Died, near this city on the 21st inst., in the 70th year of her age, Mrs. 
Prudence B., wife of Col. Abijah Withers.
Thus has ended, a long, eventful and useful life.  Mrs. Withers, formerly Miss 
Prudence B. White, was married to her now aged husband, nearly fifty years ago, 
in Kentucky.  Early in their married life, they came to Missouri, and settled 
in Clay county, where they have resided ever since.  For a half a century they 
were spared to each other’s companionship, living together, in great peace and 
happiness, raising a large family of sons and daughters, who are among our best 
citizens.  Mrs. Withers was greatly esteemed by all who knew her.  She was a 
devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor, a warmhearted and faithful friend.  
The estimation in which she was held, was attested by the kind attention she 
received during her long illness, and by the unusually large crowd of 
sympathizing friends, who, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, 
assembled around her grave on Wednesday last, to pay their sad and tender 
respects to her memory.  While we offer our condolence to all the members of 
the family, our sympathies are especially drawn out towards the aged husband, 
who, after fifty years of companionship with the wife of his youth, must finish 
the journey alone.  May the Lord deal gently and tenderly with him, and lead 
him all the remaining way, until he reaches the land immortal.    J. G. F.

Obituary.
Mrs. Joanna Menefee, wife of Major John Menefee, departed this life, at the 
residence of her son-in-law, Mr. L.E. Bullock, in Clay county Mo., on Sunday 
night, the 12th inst.
Mrs. Menefee was born in the State of Maryland, March 31st, 1804; at the age of 
15 she moved with her widowed mother to Bourbon county, Ky.  On the 7th of May, 
1835, she was married to Major John Menefee; and afterwards removed to the 
State of Missouri.  She became a member of the Church of God about the year 
1846, being baptized by Elder A.H.F. Payne, in which she ever afterwards lived 
rejoicing, and in which she died rejoicing.  The writer has known Mrs. Menefee 
for twenty years, and never heard a word spoken of her but in praise.  AS a 
mother, step-mother, wife, neighbor, friend and church member she was ever the 
same genial, uniform, happy woman.  Her presence in any circle always dispelled 
every thing like formality, and scattered sunshine all around.  Amiable in 
temper, ardent in feeling, and earnest in life, she was at all times, the 
welcomed guest in the homes of her numerous friends, imparting to others more 
of life’s social action than she could possibly receive.
To her venerable and stricken husband, and her sorrowing children, the writer 
extends his sympathy in this hour of their desolation.   A.  B.  J.  

Holt Items:
Mrs. Odor, mother of Wm. Odor, died last week.

Jan 31, 1879:
Died, in Platte City, the other day, of scarlet fever, Hortense, daughter of 
Capt. Tom Park, of the Landmark.  She was a beautiful and promising child, and 
the parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends everywhere.

Died, near Big Shoal Church, on the 25th inst., Mrs. Stephen Lee, aged about 50 
years.

Mrs. Nancy Carter, wife of Creed C. Carter, died at the residence of her son, 
John Threlkeld, in Callaway county, on Thursday morning, Jan. 23, 1879, aged 70 
years.

Feb 7, 1879:
From Gosneyville:
Judge D.A. Stout, our fellow citizen, is nor more.  He has left the walks of 
men her; he has left a life of constant suffering and pain, and has gone to 
live with his wife in that bright world above where there is no sickness, 
sorrow or death.  Children serve the God of your parents, look to him, and 
after a while you will join them.  May our Heavenly Father protect and bless 
them through life.

From Gosneyville:
Mr. Amos Anderson, living two miles north of town, died of pneumonia, and was 
buried here last Sunday week.

From Gosneyville:
Mr. George Neth, living five miles east, lost his sprightly little boy, Willie –
 with membranous croup, last week.

From Gosneyville:
Jack Seals, the colored sexton  of the Baptist Church, and a polite and good 
old man, died Sunday.

From Gosneyville:
The poetical effusion on the death of Little Jonnie Thompson will appear next 
week.

From Gosneyville:
Mrs. David Bell, a highly esteemed and accomplished young woman, and daughter 
of mr. D.A. Smith, died Monday eve.  

From Gosneyville:
Dr. J. Craighead died at his home near Arnold on the 30th ult., aged about 60 
years.

From Gosneyville:
Mr. Jas. Caughlin, telegraphic night operator at this place, had the misfortune 
to lose an infant son last Sunday.

Died, on the 23d ult., Mrs. Maggie Estes, wife of J.B. Estes, aged about 21 yrs.

Feb 14, 1879:
Tribute of Respect.
Died, at his residence in Caly county Missouri, January the 31st, 1879, Daniel 
A. Stout, in the 58th year of his age.  He was an exceptionable member of 
Acacia Lodge, no. 289, A.F.&A.M.
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the universe to summons from 
his labors upon earth, our beloved brother, Daniel A. Stout, calling him by His 
omnipotent will to that judgment which awaits all who are toiling in this 
earthly temple; and,
Whereas, the Masonic ties which have so long bound us in mutual friendship and 
enjoyment to our departed brother, are severed, no more to be reunited, until 
the day when the grave shall yield up its dead; therefore,
Resolved, That we sincerely mourn this disruption of convenanted friendship, 
bearing in tender remembrance his fidelity to Masonry and his fidelity to the 
principles it inculcates,
Resolved, That we earnestly sympathize with the relatives and friends of our 
deceased brother, and tender them that consolation which the world can neither 
give nor take away; and that we will wear the usual badge of mourning, for the 
space of thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be forwarded to the 
family of our deceased brother and published in the Liberty Tribune.
Thomas A. Harsel, Sec.

Feb 21, 1879:
Missouri City Items:
Mrs. Carroll died a few days ago.  She lived two miles Northeast of town.

Mr. Dick Cravens; little baby died last Monday night and was buried Tuesday 
evening.  This makes the second child they have lost in the last two years, and 
are now left without any;  they have the sympathy of the community in their 
bereavement.

Feb 28, 1879:
Death of Mr. Jesse Collins.
Our community has suffered a great loss in the death of one of its most 
exemplary and useful citizens, Mr. Jessie B. Collins, who died of consumption, 
on Friday, Feb. 21st, after a lingering sickness of six or seven months.  Bro. 
Collins removed to this place in 1872, and has lived among us ever since, and 
by a life of industry, integrity, and usefulness, has won the high esteem and 
respect of the entire community.  He made a profession of religion soon after 
his removal to this place, first uniting with the Providence Baptist Church, 
and then removing his membership to the Baptist Church here.  He was afterwards 
chosen a deacon, and for the last four years or more, has faithfully served the 
church in that capacity.  The church had no more faithful and devoted member 
than he, ready and willing at all times to do for it, whatever was asked of 
him, or duty required; seldom absent from any of the meetings of the church, he 
made a wise use of the precious means of grace furnished him, and grew thereby, 
made rapid advancement in the divine life; so that when laid aside upon a bed 
of sickness for months, he was remarkably patient and resigned to his heavenly 
Father’s will, never murmuring or complaining, ready to suffer longer or to go, 
at his Father’s bidding.  He often said that these months of sickness and 
confinement, was the happiest portion of his whole life.  His funeral was 
attended on Sabbath morning, at the Baptist Church, by a very large concourse 
of citizens and friends, who realized that a good man and citizen had been 
taken from our midst and who manifested deep sympathy for his bereaved widow 
and two little children left fatherless.
An appropriate discourse was preached by his pastor, from the words of Paul, so 
expressive of Bro. Collin’s abiding trust in Christ.  “I know whom I have 
believed, and am persuaded, that He is able to keep that which I have committed 
unto Him against that day.”              R.

Death of Mrs. Oliver.
Died, in this city on Sunday last, 23d inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver, widow of 
the late Sam’l A. Oliver, aged about 70 years.  She had been sick for some days 
with pneumonia, but still her death was sudden and unexpected.  She was in the 
broadest acceptation of the term, a good woman, as all who ever enjoyed her 
neighborship will testify, and was a lady of far more than ordinary 
intelligence.  She was a ministering angel in sickness, and her heart and purse 
were ever open to the needy and suffering.  Truly, our city has lost one of its 
best and most useful women, and her children a loving and true mother.  Her 
husband died less than four months ago, and this double affliction falls the 
more heavily on her family.  The deceased was buried on Monday, followed to the 
grave by a large number of sympathizing friends.
“God keeps a niche.
In Heaven, to hold our idols; and albeit
He brake them to our faces, and deny
That our close kisses should impair their white
I know that we shall behold them raised, complete,
The dust swept from their beauty – glorified
New Memnons singing in the great Godlight.”

Mar 7, 1879:
Died, in this city, on 5th inst., Sarah infant daughter of Robt. S. &  M.C. 
Adkins.
“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.”

Mr. W.H. Hemphill, who has been sick so long, is now dying; his case has been a 
very remarkable one; he has been sick over eight weeks.  The community will 
lose a good citizen.  He was a kind, good-hearted Christian man, and dies a 
triumphant Christian death.

Mar 14, 1879:
From Pleasant Valley.
Mr. Frank Estes lost his only child (an infant) on last Sunday.

We understand that Mr. Joseph Willis, near Kearney, stepped out of his door 
last Wednesday night and was shot by some unknown party.  No particulars.  The 
Coroner has gone up.

Mar 28, 1879:
Smithville Items:
Our old friend, Wm, Carr, died on the 21st inst.  Mr. Carr has been passing 
away gradually for some years with that fell disease, consumption.

Smithville Items:
We regret to hear that MR. Whitson S. George, a most worthy citizen, died a 
couple of weeks ago.  His death will be great lamented, and his place in 
society hard to fill.  He leaves a wife and children to mourn his death.  He 
was aged about 44.

Holt Items:
Old father Geo. Denny died at his home near Hainesville, last week, aged 84.  
He was universally beloved by all who knew him.

Apr 18, 1879:
Smithville Items:
P.S. Since writing the above items I have learned that Judge Hughes is dead, 
was buried this evening the 16th inst., at 5 o’clock.  The Judge needs no 
eulogy, all knew him to be a kind husband, a good father and a benevolent 
citizen beliked by all.  The Judge has been a faithful member of the Christian 
church for several years.  The bereaved family will have the sympathy of many 
friends.

Died, near Claytonville, in this county, on the 6th of April, MR. Jonathan 
Dagley, aged about 74 years, and a highly respected citizen.

May 2, 1879:
Missouri City Items:
Fountain Atkins, brother of our esteemed acquaintance and friend Jacob S. 
Atkins, died last Saturday night of consumptioin.

Missouri City Items:
N.R. Boyer lost an interesting daughter several days since.

Missouri City Items:
Dr. J.F. Sneed, formerly of this city, but recently located at Fredericksburg, 
Ray county, died of pneumonia at his residence last Saturday night.

The remains of the late Mrs. Major Jno. Menefee, who died several months ago, 
were removed to this city last Saturday and interred in the new cemetery.

May 9, 1879:
Died, at her residence, about eight miles northwest of Kearney, Mo., on 
Thursday, April 24th, 1879, Mrs. Susan Porter, wife of Mr. A.J. Porter, aged 46 
years.  She was a most excellent woman, a devoted member of the Christian 
Church, and beloved of all who knew her.  She leaves several children to mourn 
an irreparable loss.  She was buried at Mt. Gilead church on Friday following 
her demise. – Clinton County Register.

Mrs. Lay, wife of Wm. Lay, died near Smithville, on the 3d, aged about 46 yrs.

Died, near Gosneyville, April 24th, 1879, Mrs. Mary L. Smith, daughter of 
Killion and Sarah Creek, aged 43 years.

Mt. Gilead Items:
Death has again visited our midst and claimed for its victim Mrs. Susan 
Porter.  She was beloved by all who knew her; was a devoted mother, and leaves 
a large circle of relatives as well as friends to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Loyd died in Fishing River Bottom, Ray county, a few days ago.

Sudden Death.
It is with profound regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Wymore, 
wife of Wm. H. Wymore.  She was found dead in her chair yesterday morning.  She 
had been complaining, but nothing serious was anticipated.  She was truly a 
model lady in all the relations of life, and her death will be lamented not 
only by her own immediate family, but by all who knew her.  She had been a 
consistent member of the Christian Church for a great many years, and was aged 
about 58 years.  Truly in the midst of life we are in death.

May 16,1879:
From Gosneyville:
Among the recent deaths are Mrs. Joseph Wade, a most estimable lady, the 
daughter of our friend, Mr. John Strode; Mr. Anthony Switzer, Mrs. Lay and Mrs. 
Smith.  Yesterday we were at Kearney, and found that Death was claiming his 
victims there.  Old Mr. Norvel was buried there yesterday.  Mr. Crawford has 
two children, a little girl 13 years old and one 1 year old, that will perhaps 
be dead before this reaches your columns.

May 23, 1879:
A Richmond, Mo., dispatch announces the death of Maj Robert Sevier, for many 
years an honored resident of Ray county.  He graduated at West Point in the 
same class with Robert E. Lee, Albert Sidney Johnson and Jefferson Davis, and 
afterwards served in the Florida war, but resigned his commission when about 
thirty years of age.

Mr. Marshall Gragg died last week after being greatly afflicted for years.

May 30, 1879:
Missouri City Items:
We learn that Mrs. Taylor, the wife of Mr. James Taylor, is dead.  She was on a 
visit to Platte county and was taken sick while up there and died.

Jun 6, 1879:
Obituary:
Died, at her home in Liberty, Mo., in the 59th year of her age, Mrs. Eliza J. 
Wymore.
The light of the household has gone out.  Mother, whose quiet ministering steps 
moved about the house, ever forgetful of self, whose greatest solicitude was 
for those she loved, whose patient tones and tender hands spoke words of love 
and calmed the aching brow, has gone from our home, and the “Light has gone 
out.”  Ah! what a void in breaking hearts, how silent the house when her loved 
voice is no longer heard; how wrung the heart when in the silent darkened room 
we can only go and look down upon the quiet, peaceful, sleeping face which 
moves nor speaks not, though sighs o’er charge our hearts and tears o’erflow 
our eyes.  How beautiful she is even in death, the dear face we have known so 
long, the patient hands crossed upon her breast, but we sorrow not as those who 
have no hope.  Jesus has lain in the tomb and made it glorious with his 
presence.  ‘Tis but the doorway to eternal life; ’tis but the breaking of the 
captive’s chains.  She cannot come to us, but we can go to her.
Earth has one tie less;
Heaven has come down nearer.

“Angels were anxiously longing to meet
She who walks in heaven’s bright street;
Loved one have whispered that she is blest,
Freed from earths trials and taking sweet rest.
Yes, there is one more in angelic bliss,
One less to cherish, one less to kiss,
One more departed to heaven’s bright shore.
Ring the bell softly there’s crape on the door;
Ring the bell softly there’s crape on the door.”
Liberty, Mo., May, 1879          E.  W.  T.

Mt. Gilead Items:
Again we are called upon to chronicle the solemn works of death.  Died on last 
Sabbath evening Mrs. Brown, wife of Mr. Harvey Brown.

Jun 20, 1879:
A truly good citizen dead.  Mr. S.D. Bowles, a prominent man of Pratherville in 
this county, died on Sunday morning June 8th, 1879, aged about 60 years.  In 
the death of Mr. B., Clay county has lost a citizen whose place will be hard to 
fill, and whose death will be sincerely mourned by all who knew him.

Mr. George S. Bryant died on the 13th inst., and was buried on Sunday morning 
the 15th.  He was aged about 30 years, and was highly esteemed for his many 
excellencies of head and heart.  He was a little eccentric in his ways, but was 
possessed of strong sense, great ingenuity, steadfastness of purpose and 
devotion to friends, and his death is greatly lamented by all who knew him.  
Truly, a promising young man has left us.

Dr. John Scott died at his home in the suburbs of Richmond, Ky., on June 4th, 
aged 70 years.

Jun 27, 1879:
Died, near this city on 25th inst., Nadine, infant child of Henry and Mollie 
Harris, aged about 5 months.
“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.”

Harlem:
In our last we unintentionally neglected to note the death of Georgie, infant 
son of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Thompson.  The sympathies of the community are with 
the family.

Jul 4, 1879:
Another old landmark and good citizen dead.  Mr. Wyatt S. Wills died at his 
home near this city on the 29th ult., aged about 74 years.  He was an old 
citizen of this county, and stood high with his neighbors and acquaintances.  
He was a true soldier on the side of the South in the late war, and 
notwithstanding his age, never returned to his home until after the surrender 
of Lee.  He leaves a wife and a number of children to deplore his death.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Wymore had the misfortune to lose their little babe last 
Saturday.

Jul 11, 1879:
Geo. C. Bingham. – From the Kansas City Journal.
The announcement of the death of this well known and prominent citizen, at his 
home near this city, took our people by surprise.  He had arrived from Columbia 
on Sunday evening, and was taken with cholera morbus after dinner and was dead 
within twenty hours thereafter.
Mr. Bingham was born near Weir’s Cave, Augusta county, Virginia, March 20, 
1811.  In the fall of 1819 his parents removed to Missouri and settled in the 
town of Franklin, Howard county.  His father died in 1823, and his mother 
removed to a small farm in Saline county, near Arrow Rock.  In 1826 he became 
apprentice to a cabinet maker in Boonville.  It was the ambition of young 
Bingham to be a lawyer and as soon as his apprenticeship had expired he began 
the preparatory studies.  But a portrait painter, casually visiting Boonville, 
turned the tide of his ambition and at once determined his active pursuit in 
life.  Working his way in his profession by local patronage, he finally was 
able to achieve the ambition of his art life by a residence in Europe, where, 
with the advantage of the galleries of the older cities and the masters in 
painting, he was enabled to perfect himself and lay deeper the foundation of 
his fame.  It was mainly at Dusseldorf that he pursued his studies.
As a citizen Gen. Bingham was a noted man always.  His opinions were more than 
the word usually implies – they were convictions – and held with a tenacity 
that was often aggressive.  There was no compromise on questions that he 
thought involved a principle; and his decision of character and outspoken views 
were by those not familiar with him sometimes mistaken for intolerance.  He 
was, however, a man of most kindly nature and generous and forgiving to 
everything except what he felt to be wrong, and in this regard he was utterly 
uncompromising.  As a writer, and especially as a controversial writer, he had 
no superior among his contemporaries.  His style was clear, simple, seldom 
ornate, but incisive to the last degree. The man who provoked his pen seldom 
found occasion for anything but regret – for he rarely left any doubt as to who 
had the better of the controversy.
In the early divisions of parties in Missouri, Gen. Bingham was a Whig and 
always a leader of the party.  When the struggles of the time resulted in 
secession he was one of the boldest and most outspoken men in Missouri.  His 
speech in the hall of the house of representatives at Jefferson City during the 
session of what is known as the “Calib Jackson legislature,” was one of the 
memorable events of that early time and we may say it was the first defiant 
utterance against the schemes of the rebellion in the capital of Missouri.
He was captain of a company in the troops raised at Kansas City in 1861 – the 
first command of Union troops in Missouri outside of St. Louis.  He resigned 
after the battle of Lexington, where his company was captured and paroled.  
After that he was appointed State Treasurer during the provisional government 
under Gov. Gamble, and was Adjutant General under Gov. Hardin.
In 1846 he was elected as a Whig to the Legislature from Saline county, but on 
a contest the seat was awarded to his opponent.  He was chosen next time by a 
decided majority, and in the Legislature was a member of the committee on 
Federal relations and drew the minority report on the celebrated Jackson 
resolutions – which were noted as the entering wedge of the anti-Benton 
movement in this State.

Died, in this city on the 7th inst., Cora Marguerite, infant daughter of Col. 
Wm. H. and Cora Woodson.
“Suffer little children to come unto me for a such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
“Yes, safe indeed and free from pain,
No troubles here to share;
Oh! do not wish her back again
To this world of sin and care.”

Rev. Father Malay, in charge of the Catholic Church in this city, died on the 
night of the 4th inst., of consumption, and was taken to St. Joseph for burial.

Jul 18, 1879:
Sedalia, Mo., July 12. – Our city is saddened by the death of General George R. 
Smith, the founder of Sedalia, and a resident of Pettis county for the past 
forty-five years.  He passed quietly away on Friday at the age of seventy-five 
years.  He had been a member of the Legislature, State Adjutant General, and 
filled many other public positions with honorable distinction.  He is sincerely 
mourned.

Death of Mrs. Mary Allward. – We note that on the 7th inst., this lady died.  
At her death she was a resident of Doniphan county, Kansas, but she formerly 
lived in this county, where she has a larger circle of acquaintances and 
relations.  We think, indeed, that she was born in this county.  She was a 
daughter of John Morris, Esq., who died immediately on his return from 
California a couple of years ago.  She was married about twenty-three years ago 
to Rev. E. Allward, a graduate of Wm. Jewell College.  She was a most 
estimable, Christian lady, universally loved and esteemed.

Missouri City Items:
Mr. Reynolds living on St. Bernard, lost his little babe, last week; it was 
buried last Friday in the Mo. City cemetery.

Mrs. Barnes died Platte township on the 11th inst., aged 74 years.

Elder Thos. Malott, a minister of the Old Baptist Church, died on Tuesday last 
age 70 years.  He moved to Clay county in 1829, and was a minister and citizen 
of high character.  He lived in Washington township, and was buried at Little 
Shoal Church.

Died, in this city on the 15th inst., Lenora F., daughter of Lewis P. and Kate 
Grey, aged 1 year and 11 months.

Died, in this city, on Saturday morning last, after a protracted sickness, Mrs. 
Sarah Baxter, widow of the late John Baxter and daughter of the late Geo. 
Wallis, aged about 68 years.  Mrs. B. was truly a good woman, and liked by all 
who came in contact with her.  She left a number of grown up children, all of 
whom are occupying good positions in society, and hundreds of friends to lament 
her decease.  She was a consistent member of the Methodist church, and her 
funeral was preached on Sunday by the pastor of that church, and her burial 
took place at the old cemetery by the side of her late husband.

Jul 25, 1879:
We have only time this week to announce the death after a short illness of 
typhoid fever, of Miss Kate Withers, youngest daughter of Mr. Abijah Withers, 
aged about 22 years.  She was one of the favorites of society here and her 
death is sincerely mourned.

Columbia, Mo., July 14 – Thos. Beasely, Esq., one of the oldest and most 
respected citizens, died here yesterday morning.  The peculiarity of his death 
was that Mr. Beasely had purchased his coffin, selected his place for burial, 
and had the money to defray this expense buried for years.  Just before his 
death he informed his family of its whereabouts and the purpose for which it 
was intended.

Died, on the 13th day of July, 1879, at her son’s, Wm. Taylor, near 
Claytonville, MO., Mrs. ----  Taylor, aged 83 years.  She was the oldest lady 
in this section of the country.  She leaves a large circle of friends and 
relations to mourn her departure.         G.

Barry Items.
Two burials in town this week – and 8 year old child of L.W. Endicott and an 
older one of Wesley Williams.

Aug 1, 1879:
Tribute of Respect.  Barry, Mo., July 27, 1879.
The following resolutions were adopted by the Presbyterian Sabbath School 
relative to the death of Mrs. G.W. Wester:
Whereas, god, in his inscrutable wisdom, has permitted death to enter our 
school and call from labor here to site at the feet of Jesus, in the enjoyment 
of the rest that remains to the people of god, our well beloved friend and 
companion in our Sabbath School, Mrs. G.W. Wester.  Therefore – 
Resolved, That bowing in humble submission to the will of God, we will try to 
imitate her Christian patience, long suffering, forbearance and humility, and 
commend her example to others.
Resolved, That by her death our school has lost a faithful Bible student, 
society a most estimable and intelligent member, the church to which she 
belonged an exemplary follower of Christ, and the family the light of the 
household.
Resolved, That we tender the survivors of the family our most sincere sympathy 
and will weep with them over their irreparable loss.
Resolved, That while we believe with implicit confidence, that our loss is her 
gain, we will wear a badge of mourning for thirty days, and that a page in our 
record be held sacred to her memory.
J.M. Barnes, Delia Howard, Mrs. Mary Barbour,  Committee.

Lexington, July 28. – Mr. John D. Williams, an old and esteemed citizen of 
Lexington, fell dead out of his chair, this morning, a prey to heart disease.  
About five minutes before he said “he never felt better in his life.”  He had 
been in delicate health for a long time.

Died, in Independence, on the 24th July , John Wilson, aged 74 years.  The 
deceased about 40 years ago resided in Liberty, and during his residence here 
laid off Wilson’s addition to Liberty, and built and resided in the house now 
occupied and owned by Mrs. Cockrell.  He sold goods here some years, and after 
he left, the business was carried on in the name of Wilson & Clark, and the 
late Reuben Tillery clerked and acted for Mr. W. – Mr. Clark is now a citizen 
of Platte and enjoys good health notwithstanding he is over 80 years of age.  
Mr. Wilson was naturally a gentlemen, and an honest man in the broadest 
acceptation of the term – and in his death Independence has lost a citizen 
whose place will be hard to fill. 

Death of Miss Kate Withers.
Young, beautiful, the beloved of many hearts, in the first fruition of a 
radiant young womanhood, the announcement that Katie Withers had entered 
the “vale from whence no traveler returns,” fell upon the community like a 
thunder-bolt from a clear sky.
The feeble wail of the infant is hushed in death.  We lay it away ‘mid broken 
buds with a tear of sympathy for a mother’s aching heart; but we wonder not 
such frail things should yield their hold upon life.
The aged, ripe in years, lay down life’s weary burden; though they leave sad 
hearts to sorrow and mourn, yet we feel they have filled their allotted years.  
When “the grass-hopper has become burden, and the silver cord is loosened,” 
youth may be renewed in a better world.  But to the young, the buoyant, the 
beautiful, with life’s promises all before them we accord  life as a rightful 
heritage, and when the summons comes thus, in their spring-time, we feel that 
the hand of the Lord is heavy upon us.  Why a daughter so affectionate and 
dutiful to an aged father, so loving to brothers and sisters, the center of a 
large circle of friends, with every promise of future usefulness should be 
called, while so many waifs that float on the tide of humanity are left to 
struggle for existence, seems passing strange.  But an All-wise Maker “doeth 
all things well,” and often times the bitterest draughts are given with a 
loving hand.  Her first great sorrow, the death of a gentle and tenderly loved 
mother, who a few months ago passed so beautifully and unmurmuringly down the 
great “valley of the shadow of death,” fell upon Katie with a crushing, though 
chastening effect and her mind has since dwelt much upon Heaven and heavenly 
things.  And in her last sad illness, who with the shackles of this mortal body 
heavy about them, will undertake to say, that loving mother’s spirit was not 
hovering about the bedside of her youngest born; and it was not spirit whispers 
she heard when she cried so eagerly “I hear Ma calling me.”
“Over the river they beckon to me,
Loved ones who’ve crossed to the other side,
The gleam of their snowy robes I see,
Their voices I hear in the dashing tide.
And I sit and think, when the sunset’s gold
Is flushing river, and hill, and shore,
I shall one day stand by the water cold,
And list for the sound of the boatman’s oar.
I shall know the loved who have gone before
And joyfully sweet will the welcome be
When over the river, the peaceful river,
The angel of death shall carry me.”                 Friend.

Jas. Blackwell died at his home in Platte county on the 19th inst., aged 75 
years.

Mrs. G.W. Wester, a most amiable, pleasant and intelligent lady, died at her 
home in Barry, on Sunday last aged about 30 years.  The people of Barry greatly 
lament her death.

Mrs. Fanny Thomason, wife of Mr. Edgar Thomason, and daughter of Mr. John S. 
Lightburne, died on Friday last, aged about twenty years.

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mrs. Philip Fraher, which 
occurred on the evening of the 30th.  She had been in poor health for sometime, 
but until within a few days nothing serious was anticipated.  She was aged 
about 50 years, and was a lady universally beloved by all who enjoyed her 
acquaintance.  She was a devoted member of the Catholic church and died as only 
the Christian can.

Aug 8, 1879:
In the death of Horace Anderson, Fremont county, Iowa, loses a noble citizen, 
and his family a devoted husband and father.  He formerly resided in Gilead 
neighborhood this county, and numbered his friends by the thousand, all of whom 
will drop more than a passing tear to his memory.  The family have the 
heartfelt sympathy of their Clay county friends in their sad bereavement.

In Memoriam.
Died, in Liberty, Mo., Wednesday evening, July 30th, 1879, Mary Ann, wife of 
Philip Fraher, in the 52nd year of her age.
Calmly and peacefully, a sweet smile still lingering on her placid features, 
her gentle soul departed to the bosom of the Lord she loved so long and 
faithfully.  The deceased was a native of the county of Cavan, Ireland, whence 
she emigrated to this country in the years 1846, and was married in the city of 
New York, June 17th, 1849, to Philip Fraher, who, with one son, survives to 
mourn her sad loss.  Early in life she became a convert to the Catholic church, 
of which she continued through life a devoted and consistent member and passed 
to her eternal rest, fortified by the reception of the last Sacraments.  The 
knowledge of her life, so pure, so good, besides being a matter of infinite 
consolation to her bereaved family, we trust may lead them to so order their 
lives that they may look forward with joyous expectation to a happy reunion 
beyond the grave.  A devoted and affectionate wife, a tender and loving mother, 
a kind neighbor and true friend, always quiet and unassuming and thoroughly 
unselfish,, the life and light of her home and the idol of her family, with a 
pleasant word and cheering smile for everyone, she was beloved by all who knew 
her, and the remembrance of her many womanly virtues and Christian kindness, 
will have remained fresh in the minds of those she loved, long after the 
lifeless form shall have returned to mother earth.
The funeral took place from St. James’ Catholic Church, Friday morning, August 
1st, where a requiem mass was celebrated for the repose of her soul, the Rev. 
Father Denany assisted by the Rev. Father Hanley officiating.  The Rev. Father 
Hanley preached the funeral sermon and pronounced the final absolution, after 
which her remains were followed to their last resting place in the New Cemetery 
by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
A good and true woman has passed away.  “Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord; and 
let perpetual light shine upon her.”               J.

Died, at the residence of his grandfather, J.M. Wilkerson, Johnny, infant son 
of John and Maggie Tilman, aged about 9 months.
“He died in beauty – like the snow
On flowers dissolved away;
He died in beauty – like a star
Lost on the brow of day.”

Died, August 6th, Alice infant daughter of John McCarty, of this place.  The 
sympathies of a large number of friends are with the bereaved family.

Death of an Old Clay Countian.  From the Sidney (Iowa) Union.
It is with feelings of sincere regret that I have to announce the death of Mr. 
H.P. Anderson, Sen., which occurred at his residence in Riverton, this county, 
on the 27th ult., after an illness of 22 days.  It was well known that he was 
sick, and few persons had hopes of his recovery, but when the church bell began 
tolling, it cast a sad feeling over the entire community.  Dr. Clark, his 
attending physician, pronounced his disease typho malaria fever.
He was born in Mason county, Ky., May 25th, 1809, and was consequently 70 
years, 1 month and 3 days old at his death.  Although he had borne many 
hardships and trials incident to pioneer life in the west, he bore up under his 
years of toil remarkably well, and but few acquainted with him would have 
placed his age at more than 60.  He was married to Miss Louan Warder in the 
county of his birth, and upon his birthday, may 25th, 1835.  Moved to Clay 
county, Mo., in the fall of the same years, in which neighborhood he lived 30 
years.  In the spring of 1865 he moved to this county.  During his residence 
here there are few men who had more friends and fewer enemies.  He had raised 
up a family of eleven children, that youngest one being of age.  One daughter 
is in Idaho, one in Kansas and one in Missouri; the balance of his children, 
three sons and five daughters, being at his bedside during his sickness and 
death.  If time and space would permit, I would be glad to give a more extended 
account of the deceased and his family.  Suffice it to say that he will be 
sadly missed by the bereaved family, and his many, many friends.
The funeral ceremonies occurred at the Baptist Church, at 2 o’clock this 
afternoon, and was attended by a very large number of friends from the town and 
country, as the deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew him.  Rev. 
John Davis preached an appropriate sermon from the text: “Watch, therefore, for 
ye know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man cometh,” after which 
the body was conveyed to the city cemetery and the last sad rites performed.  
That the bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community was fully 
attested by the large concourse of people who followed the remains to its last 
resting place, under a broiling sun.    J.  W.  B.

Aug 22, 1879:
Notwithstanding the advanced age of Mr. Abijah Withers, his sudden death 
surprised everyone.  He had been on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Steel, of St. 
Joseph, and on ;his return stopped at Kansas City to visit his son and brother-
in-law, and while at the house of the former he was struck with paralysis from 
the effects of which he died Sunday eve.  His remains were brought to this city 
Monday morning and interred that evening.  He had been a citizen of Clay county 
for over 40 years, and no man stood higher, and his death creates universal 
regret.  The funeral discourse was preached by Elder A. B. Jones, and the 
remains were followed to the grave by a very large number of his neighbors and 
friends.
Col. Nat. Grant and lady, Mrs. C.J. White, and Mr. Jos. Davidson, of Kansas 
City, and Mr. George White, of Atchison, accompanied the remains of Mr. W. over.

Died, at her home in Kearney, July 15, sister Cora Jones.  She was twenty-one 
years of age – sweet in disposition, lovely in character – a devoted Christian 
and a favorite in the community.  Her life was a success – her death a 
victory.       G.L. Black.

Died, on the 13th day of August 1879, Mrs. Louise M. Pescia, (nee Barbe,) wife 
of Ambrose Pescia, Esq.
Mrs. Pescia was born near the city of Belleville, in France, April 22nd, 1832, 
immigrated to America in 1853, and was married to Mr. Pescia in St. Louis, Mo., 
September 29th, 1855.  She resided in Clay county for the past twenty-one 
years.  She was a very estimable, kind, Christian lady, and left a large circle 
of friends.

Rev. J.A. Hyder preached the funeral of Miss Rachel Stevenson, Sunday, at the 
M.E. Church, to a large congregation.

A handsome monument has been put up in the new cemetery over the graves of the 
late Samuel Pogue and wife.

Miss Laura Endicott, daughter of J.W. Endicott, of near Barry, died the other 
day aged about 12 years.

Mr. Creed T. Miller, a prominent citizen, died at his home in the north part of 
this county, on the 9th inst., aged about 65 years.  His death will be 
sincerely mourned and his place hard to fill.

Missouri City Items:
Mrs. E.L. McFarland, aged and for many years quite feeble, died on the 14th and 
was on next day interred in our city cemetery.

Aug 29, 1879:
Little Shoal Items:
Death has again visited this community.  The infant daughter of Mr. Anderson 
Shelton died on the 22nd inst.

Died, in Tarrant county Texas, on the 6th of March, 1879, Mr. E.P. Crowley.  
Also, at the same place, on the 20th of April, 1879, Mr. Anderson James.  They 
were formerly citizens of Clay county, but moved to Texas a few years ago.

Mrs. Ellen Christy, wife of Wm. Christy, and daughter of Mr. John Marmon, died 
on the 13th inst., aged about 88 years.  She was a good woman.  

The name f the man found dead in the Missouri River at Mo. City on the 8th of 
this month, was David S. Brown, of Kansas City, and he is thought to have 
committed suicide as he had been in low spirits for some time.

Sep 5, 1879:
Died, in the Faubian chapel neighborhood, on the 30th inst., after a protracted 
illness, Mrs. Sarah Thomas, wife of N.B. Thomas, aged 67 years.  She died in 
great peace religiously.

Miss Slaten, aged about 20 years died at her home in this county on 29th ult.

Sep 12, 1879:
Hall of Vigilant Lodge No. 289, I.O.O.F., Smithville, Mo., Sept. 6, 1879.
While it has pleased almighty God to take from our midst our dear beloved 
brother, Past Grand Wm. H. Rhodes, who came to his death on Wednesday, 
September 3rd, by the falling of a derrick while constructing a bridge across 
Wilkerson Creek, near Smithville.  Therefore – 
Resolved, that by his death the Lodge has sustained an irreparable loss of a 
faithful member and a worthy Odd Fellow.
Resolved, That his death has cast a gloom over the entire community.
Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their 
sad affliction in the loss of so tender a husband and affectionate father, and 
that we recommend them to the vigilant protection of our Order.
Resolved, That the Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resloved, That a copy of the above be presented to the widow of the deceased, 
also a copy be furnished our county papers for publication, and a copy be 
spread on the minutes.
John Swartz,  Isaac Cox, Lee G. Smith,  committee.

Died, in Washington township, on the 7th inst., after a short illness, Mr. 
Buford Baxter, aged about 45 years.

We regret to learn that Mrs. Petty, wife of Lindsey T. Petty, died at her 
residence six miles east of Liberty, Monday last, aged about 50 years.  Her 
maiden name was Slaughter, and her first husband was R.M.G. Price, who died 
about 25 years ago.  She was a lady greatly beloved by family and 
acquaintances, and her death will be sincerely mourned.  She was a consistent 
member of Old Baptist church.

Harlem:
Died, at the residence of Mrs. Wilkison, in this place, on the 5th inst., Mrs. 
Emma Hughes.  “one more unfortunate” – peace be with her.

Died, on the 2d of August, 1879, near Smithville, James Cox, aged 80 years.  He 
had been a citizen of Clay and Platte since 1845, and was a good citizen and 
honest man, and was highly esteemed by those who knew him.

Sep 19, 1879:
Olathe, Kansas., Sept. 11. – The wife of E.B. Gill died very suddenly this 
morning of hemorrhage, having been sick less than twenty-four hours.  Mr. Gill 
has lost a noble wife, his children a fond parent, and society one whose 
virtues are worthy of memory.

We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Mary L. Gill, wife of Col. E.B. Gill.  
She died quite unexpectedly on the 11th inst., aged about 38 years.  She was a 
most worthy lady, devoted wife, mother and friend, and all who ever knew her 
will sincerely mourn over her death.  She was a sincere member of the Christian 
Church of this city, at which her funeral was preached.  Peace to her ashes.

Columbia, Mo., Sept. 11. – Mrs. Mary Jane Switzler, wife of the editor of The 
Statesman of this place, died this morning after an illness of several weeks.  
She was an old citizen of Columbia, and universally beloved.  She will be 
buried tomorrow at 10 o’clock.  Services by Rev. Mr. Wilkie, of the 
Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member.

Died, very suddenly, near Liberty, on the 15th inst., Darwin, little son of 
R.I. Adkins, aged about a year.

Mr. Robt. Merrill, of the Gilead neighborhood, and a very worthy young man, 
died on the 4th inst., aged about 29 years.

Died, September 12th, Julia Virginia Howard, daughter of N.R. and C.L. Howard, 
aged 1 year and 22 days.
“Little heart 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.”            B.F.P.

Harlem:
Mrs. Craig, mother-in-law of Dr. Palmer, of Sugar Tree Grove neighborhood, died 
one day this week.  I was unable to learn the particulars.

Sep 26, 1879:
Mary L. Gill was the wife of Enoch B. Gill, of this city, the daughter of Col. 
Wm. S. Lane, of Kentucky, and niece of ex-Gov. Lane, Indiana.  She was born in 
Franklin co., Mo., May 9th, 1846, and died at Olathe, Sept. 11th, 1879.  Seldom 
has any event of the kind cast such a pall of sadness over our little city as 
did this death.  Mrs. Gill had been feeling somewhat indisposed for some days, 
but nothing serious was anticipated until about 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, 
when she was taken wit violent uterine hemorrhage which resulted in her death 
at 9 o’clock Thursday morning.  Death had crept into this home so quietly and 
accomplished his work so suddenly that even the family and faithful friends who 
stood by her in her last hour could hardly realize the fact.  Mrs. gill, 
although but a comparative stranger in our community, had by her kind voice, 
gentle manner, social face and Christian spirit won for herself the admiration 
and love of all who knew her.  For over nineteen years she has been a faithful, 
self sacrificing and affectionate wife, encouraging her husband amidst life’s 
conflicts with hopeful words, a cheerful face and ready hands.  She recognized 
the fact that life was a reality, and met its difficulties and bore its burdens 
without a murmur, cheered and comforted by that unfaltering faith and trust 
found alone in the hearts of those who love the blessed master.  She possessed 
two characteristics rarely found in the same person: she attended strictly to 
her own affairs, and never was known to speak ill of anyone.  Hr affection for 
her children was most intense.  She leaves five to mourn her loss, and oh! how 
heavily the stroke falls upon them.  Mrs. Gill united with the Christian church 
at 12 years of age, and lived a faithful, religious life to the day of her 
death.  She was buried by the side of two of her children in the cemetery at 
Liberty, Clay co., Mo.  Her funeral was preached by Rev. A.B. Jones, her former 
pastor, after which her remains were followed to their last resting place by 
hundreds of her old friends.  The husband and children may be assured they have 
the sympathy of this entire community in this their hour of deep trial. – 
Olathe (Kan.) Progress.

Obituary.
When a woman beloved of all dies, none can write her praise as we would.  A 
man’s life is largely public – part of the history of his time – but woman 
lives and loves and blesses society, in the privacy of home.  She is daughter 
and sister and wife and mother, and the one spirit about whom all the interests 
and affections of home center, and when nobly filling these sacred relations – 
in the midst of her usefulnesses – she dies, no record can do her justice but 
that which is written in the hearts’ memory of them whom she lived to love and 
bless.
Such was Mrs. Lucie T. Petty, the wife of our esteemed fellow citizen, Lindsay 
Petty, Esq., who died of Typho-malarial fever, on the 8th inst.  She was the 
mother of four children – a married daughter, two promising sons, now of mature 
age, and a younger daughter, a pupil in clay Seminary.  Mrs. Petty was a truly 
Christian woman, of consistent, modest and amiable piety, that shed a holy 
influence in her home and won the esteem of all who knew her.  She was a member 
of the Old School Baptist Church, having united with the church at Mt. Zion, in 
1858.  She died as she had lived, trusting in the lord Jesus with an assured 
and sustaining faith.  May her prayers and her hopes be abundantly answered in 
the lives of her loved ones who survive her.  W.R.R.

Mrs. Pence, wife of Wm. Pence, died last Friday, aged about 40 years.  She was 
a lady beloved by her neighbors and whose death will be sincerely lamented.

Oct 3, 1879:
Died, in the 19th year of her age, Sept. 23rd, 1879., near Pratherville, Ella 
J., daughter of Melvin an Phoebe McKee, of typhoid fever, after an illness of 
two weeks.
In recording the death of this subject we re reminded of the uncertainty of 
human life; and are happy to record that six weeks previous to her death, in 
the full vigor of life she had made the confession of her Savior and became 
devotedly attached to the Christian church, at Woodland.
In the occurrence of this sad event we are made to realize in the bitterness of 
our hearts how fleeting are all the brightest charms of this world.  Now 
kindred and friends are shedding sad tears over the loss of her whom none knew 
but to love; and the family’s cup of sorrow is full to its brim.  Let me say to 
the afflicted family, kindred and friends – there is consolation for the broken-
hearted; dry your tears; for she died encased in God’s bright armour, and in 
the odor of the sanctity of the Christian religion.  In the morning of life ere 
her sun had reached its meridian height she has crossed the narrow confines 
that separate time from eternity and has joined the angelic hosts in a purer 
and brighter clime “where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at 
rest.”              M.

Mrs. Anna Buckley, wife of Dr. W.H. Buckley, died in this city on Wednesday, 
aged about 25 years.  Also, died, on the morning of the 2nd inst., Mrs. 
Farnsworth, wife of Granville Farnsworth, aged about thirty-two years.  Thus 
has passed away tow truly good women.

Died, in Washington township, on the 16th day of Sept. 1879, Mrs. ---- Belt, 
aged about 75 years.

Shot Himself. – Moberly, Mo., Oct. 3, - W.B. Anderson, station-agent and 
operator at Fayette, shot himself tonight on the street, near the Merchants’ 
hotel, about eleven o’clock.  The ball entered his breast near the left nipple, 
he spoke after shooting himself and said that he did it himself, but could say 
nothing further.  He had been drinking heavily and it is reported had lost 
heavily at faro and other games.

Death of James Burnes, Esq.
There is no citizen of the county, unless he be of very recent settlement, who 
was not familiar wit the subject of this sketch, so long and familiarly known 
as “Uncle Jimmie Burns.”
He was born December 22d, 1799, at Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, and died 
in Clay county, Mo., October 6th, 1879.  He immigrated to America in 1832, and 
settled in Clay county, Mo., in 1838.  His home has been in this county since 
his settlement in it.  He was first married about the year 1839, to Mrs. Fannie 
Bunds.  She lived but a couple of years thereafter.  By this marriage he had 
two children, who died in infancy.  In February, 1846, he was married to Miss 
Edna Warren.  She and five children by her survive him.  In May, 1846, Mr. 
Burns volunteered in Capt. Oliver P. Moss’ Company of the 1st Regiment Missouri 
Volunteers, commanded by Col. Doniphan, and served with great distinction in 
the long and arduous campaign which ensued usually called “Doniphan’s 
Expedition.”  About the year 1862, he served one term as assessor of the county.
Mr. Burns was, by profession, a farmer, and led a life of toil and action.  The 
circle of his acquaintance was large and he was everywhere within it greeted 
with cordiality.  Warm-hearted, fearless, hospitable, sociable, faultlessly 
true to friends, he attached all strongly to him.   He was strictly an honest 
man, and he has left behind a name and fame for integrity which is a priceless 
legacy to his children.
Mr. burns was a member of the fraternity of Odd Fellows, and was buried by his 
brethren with all the honors of the Order.                     A.

Death. – Mr. Jonathan Owsley Bryant died of fever, at New Market, September 
25th.  He was born in Lincoln county, Ky., January 15th, 1798, and was in the 
82nd year of his age.  He was a man of fine sense and his noble, warm heart won 
him the friendship of all who knew him.  Weston Commercial.

Kentucky Deaths. – In Madison, Jas. H. Bogie, aged 70; Mrs. Affie Shifflet, 
Mrs. Nancy McMillan, aged 80; Mrs. Lucy Miller, aged 79; near Frankfort, John 
Cardwell, aged 93; in Madison, Tom Lanter, aged 23; in Fleming, Elder Asa 
Maxey, aged 90.

Oct 17, 1879:
Tribute of Respect – Liberty Lodge, No. 49, I.O.O.F.
Whereas, The All-wise disposer of events, in the inscrutable ways of His 
wisdom, has withdrawn from our midst our beloved Brother James Burns, Sr., 
therefore Resolved, That while we bow painfully, yet submissively to the will 
of God we recognize in the death of Brother Burns a loss to the community in 
which he lived, and to the Lodge which he was a member since July 1853, a true 
and warm hearted man, he won the regard of all who were brought into business 
relations with him.  We tender to his family whose loss is unspeakable, to his 
Brothers of the Lodge, to whom he afforded the example of a good and true man 
and Odd Fellow, brightened by the genial warmth of a temper that carried its 
sunshine from the lodge room even into the fields of life’s pursuits, our 
sincere condolence.
Resolved, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 
thirty days, and Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be published in our 
county papers and a copy furnished the family of the deceased.
L.W. Burris,  J.J. Moore,  M.Goldman,  committee.

Died, in this county on the 10th inst., at the residence of hr son-in-law 
(Thos. A. Dale,) Mrs. Susan Haynes, widow of  the late Judge Milliner Haynes, 
aged 79 years.  She was making up her bed and dropped dead.  She was in her 
usual health.  In the death of Mrs. H. an old landmark has been removed and a 
truly good woman called to her long home.  She leaves a grown up family – all 
occupying respectable positions in society – to mourn her 
loss.                        Z.

Called Home.
Died last night, at the residence of her parents, Miss Kate, daughter of Mr. 
John Leonard, in the 20th year of her age.  Miss Leonard had been ill for a 
long time with consumption.  Miss Leonard was born in Liberty, Missouri, but 
has long resided in this city, where she was known, loved and respected by all 
for her many good qualities of heart and loving deeds.
The news of the death of this most estimable young lady after such a long and 
painful illness, will be received by many of our readers with grief and 
sorrow.  The funeral will take place at the Cathedral today.  From there the 
remains will be taken to Liberty for interment. – St. Joseph Herald.
Miss Leonard was brought to Liberty and buried last Sunday, followed to the 
grave by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.

Oct 24, 1879:
Died of diphtheria, after four days illness, little Alice, daughter of Finnis 
and Nannie Collins, aged three years and five months.
Death claimed the one too pure for earth, leaving the household sad.  One less 
on earth, one joined to the pure in heaven.  Our hearts are deeply stricken.  
Anxiously and affectionately did we watch and care for our little darling, 
hoping as long as there was life that she might be spared to cheer our 
hearthstone.  But it was God’s will to gather her home.  she smiles no more on 
earth, yet she smiles in heaven and joins her little sister there.  Still we 
feel it is hard to submit to the providences of Him who can only do right.
O how fondly we all loved hr,
AS our own dear little one,
But now we are left sad and mourning,
While she is singing at the throne.                        M.  A.  W.  

In Memoriam.
Hall of Excelsior Literary Society, Mt. Gilead, Oct. 17th, 1879.
Whereas, It hath pleased God to remove from this world of sin and sorrow, pain 
and death, to the better land above, our beloved fellow member, R.N. Merrill, 
therefore, be it Resolved, That in the death of R.N. Merrill, this society, the 
church, and the community at large have lost one of their most honored and 
useful members.
Resolved, That the family and relatives of our deceased fellow member have our 
heartfelt sympathies and prayers in this their hour of trial and bereavement.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in each of the county papers, and 
that the family of the deceased be furnished with a copy of each.
Sam. H. Smith,  E.Bates Soper,  J.A. Wilkerson,   Committee.

Died, with inflammation of the brain, on the 21st inst., Leonora, infant 
daughter of David and Lydia Thorp, aged about four months.

Nov 7, 1879:
The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. J.V.B. Flack died last Tuesday morning, after a 
lengthy illness. Our sympathy is extended.

“Little Lena,” youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Bell, died on the 28th of 
October, of  diphtheria, after but a few days suffering.  The sympathies of the 
entire community are extended the family in this their sad affliction.
Little Lena has gone to dwell
With the Angels up above,
She, too, will don angelic robes,
Placed there by hands of love.

Harlem:
Mr. Murphy, who lives near Harlem, had a child to die of croup, a few nights 
since.

Mrs. Ann M. Newlee, died in Kearney on the 21st October, of typhoid fever, aged 
56 years.  She was a daughter of  the late Benjamin Soper, and a lady beloved 
by all who knew her.  She was the widow of Jas. Newlee, who died in Liberty 
about twenty years ago.

Nov 14, 1879:
Mr. Upton Winsor, a prominent citizen of Lexington, Mo., one of the pioneers of 
that city, in fact, died at his residence last Thursday from the effects of 
paralysis, with which he was stricken about ten days ago.

Missouri City Items:
Uncle Billy George departed this life last Friday, and was buried next day.  He 
was an old and respected citizen of Clay county, and bore an irreproachable 
character.  The sympathy of our entire community is extended the bereaved 
family.

Died, on the 24th Oct., 1879, near Blue Mills Ferry, Maggie, daughter of Samuel 
Northern, aged 7 years.

Nov 28, 1879:
Orrick, Nov. 25. – Typhoid fever which has been raging the past few months in 
this and neighboring vicinities, is till spreading throughout the country.  
Several new cases are reported today, one proving fatal.  Miss Mary Ralf, 
daughter of Dr. Ralf, of Albany, Mo., died on Sunday evening at 7 o’clock.  She 
was an estimable young lady and the community feel a deep regret in her loss.

From Claytonville:
Several deaths in this section since last report, and I will mention some of 
their names, as doubtless you have had a more extended notice of them before 
now: Mrs. James Shouse, Mr. James A. Lynn and Mr. Wysong, (the latter suicided).

Died, on the 20th inst., at the residence of L.T. Petty, Ernest, only son of 
Wm. E. and Lizzie P. Johnson, aged 4 years and 6 months.

Gosneyville:
Mr. W.P. Rollins lost his little boy last night with diphtheria.  This is the 
first case in our community.  The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire 
community.  This is the first death they have had in their large family.  May 
our Heavenly Father bless this sad visitation to their good, and lead them to 
join him who said “Suffer little Children to Come Unto Me.”  We deeply 
sympathize with them for we have, two, “ asleep in Jesus.”  Heaven is sweeter, 
Heaven is nearer to us, now, than when they left our home here.

Dec 5, 1879:
Died, on the 27th of Nov., 1879, near Claytonville, Missouri, little Nannie, 
twin daughter of Harrison and Sarah Chambers.  Born 15th Oct., 1874.
“Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the 
Kingdom of Heaven.”
Your little Nannie will live again,
God holds her in His arms;
She cannot come – she there remains
Secure and safe from harm.

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

Bessie Martin, little 5 year old granddaughter of Dr. Dougherty, died at her 
home in Indiana last Friday.

Dec 12, 1879:
Missouri City Items:
Mary Sullivan died Wednesday of last week and was buried next day in Liberty 
Cemetery.

Died, in Johnson Co., MO., Nov. 29th, 1879, Mr. Nathan Janes, aged 80 years.
He was born in Mason county, Ky.; was a kind and indulgent parent, a loving 
husband an obliging neighbor.  He was for several years a member of the 
Christian Church, and although he was tempted to go astray, still he said he 
had prayed for pardon, and felt confident he would be saved.  He leaves four 
children, besides many grandchildren and friends to mourn his loss.  May God 
help the bereaved ones to bear the crushing blow of inexpressible 
sorrow.               A.  M.  G.  

Dec 19, 1879:
The numerous friends of the family will regret to hear of the death of Mrs. 
Samuel W. Campbell, which occurred at the family residence in Gallatin township 
Monday morning last.  She was aged about 56 years, and was a lady universally 
beloved for her many noble traits of character.   The family have the sincere 
sympathy of their neighbors and acquaintances.  “The righteous shall inherit 
eternal life.”

Harlem.
Died, at her residence in this county, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Samuel 
Campbell.  

In Harlem, on the 14th inst., Mr. Abram Winkle.

Died, near Liberty, De. 17th, 1879, Pearlie May, daughter of James M. and 
Lizzie Bivens, aged 19 months.
“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.”

Missouri City Items:
Mr. Messenger’s little child died last Sunday morning and was buried next day.

Dec 26, 1879:
Geo. B. Finley, one of the oldest citizens of Clay county, died on Monday last 
at his home in the northeast part of the county, aged about 90 years.  He was a 
member of the Presbyterian church, respected by all who knew him, and his death 
will be sincerely mourned.

A Good Citizen gone to His Reward.
Geo B. Findley died on the 22d inst. at his home near Greenville in this county.
He came here from North Carolina about 50 years ago.  No man ever lived in Clay 
county with a less tarnished name.  No man within the range of my knowledge who 
knew the subject of this notice, ever said aught against him in malice, or had 
cause to do otherwise than honor him as a genuine Christian gentleman.  He was 
honest and true in all of his dealings; a loving and faithful husband and 
father; a “neighborly neighbor,” always brim full of sympathy for the sick and 
distressed.  He had an enduring love for his friends, and especially for those 
of his early acquaintance who settled in this county forty or fifty years ago.  
He could give the history of almost every man or woman who came years ago to 
this part of the State from the old North State.  Wrong-doing was sternly and 
heroically rebuked by him under all circumstances; the moral effect of his 
living the pure life he die, had the effect of making his neighbors better men; 
they dreaded his reproof; I know something of the sweet influence of his love, 
and have been forced to acknowledge the justice of his rebuke; Sunday was a 
welcome day of rest and meditation to him; however reckless his neighbor might 
be, he respected the warm hearted and sincere man who lived across the way, and 
would not chop wood or fire a gun at the predatory hawk on the Lord’s Day.
I called, with a friend, a few weeks before his death.  He was too feeble to 
raise in his bed, yet so genuine was his politeness, he expressed his regret at 
not being able to greet us in the usual manner, and that we had to set 
ourselves without his help.  Said he: “I am now in my 88th years, and a few 
more days I will pass to my reward.  I have tried to live such a life as to 
secure the approbation of my Father in Heaven.”  There was no intervening cloud 
to obstruct the eye of faith.  He could see beyond the “dark river” that the 
fulfillment of the Savior’s promises would be verified by the rich reward for 
so grand a life.  So it is; George B. Findley has gone hence.  He leaves many a 
loving friend behind him, who will cherish his memory while life lasts.  May we 
who knew him best, emulate the noble life that has so recently become 
extinct.      R.


































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