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The Liberty Tribune 1882
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 1882.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 6, 1882:
Woodland Items.
Mrs. Mary Ann Estes died the other day aged 65 years.

Clay county lost a good man on the 17th ult., in the person of Nathaniel 
McMahon, aged about 50 years.  HE was held in high esteem by his 
acquaintances. – Peace to his ashes.

Missouri City Items.
Mrs. Agie, wife of Mr. Mitchell Agie, of this city, died at her residence, Dec. 
27th inst., after a protracted illness, with pneumonia and diseased liver.

Captain John Minter.
This venerable citizen died on the 22nd day of December, 1881, in this county 
at the residence of his son, Francis M. Minter, Esq.
Capt. Minter was born in Essex County, Virginia, September 4th, 1788.  On the 
paternal side, he was of French, probably Huguenot, descent.  In 1800, he 
emigrated with his father to Kentucky, and there aided in the erection of the 
first brick houses built in Shelbyville.  On the 9th day of October, 1817, he 
was married to Miss Harriet Scoggan, of Jefferson County, Kentucky.  Of this 
marriage there were born the following, children, viz. William Minter, of 
Sullivan co., Indiana; Robert Minter, of Clay co., Mo.; Jno. s. Minter, of Los 
Angelos, California; Mary J. Minter, who many years ago, married Thos. J. 
Sales, of Kentucky, and died; Helen E. Minter, who married Geo. w. Dye, of 
Platte Co., Mo.; Francis M. Minter, of Clay co.; Georgia A. Minter who married 
Chas., W. Buster, of Clay co., and James T. Minter, of Franklin co., Mo.
In 1839, Capt. Minter removed to Clay co., which continued his home until his 
death.  His wife died in Cay co. on the 17th day of March, 1864.  She was born 
in Jefferson Co., Kentucky, on the 4th day of April, 1800, and was a member of 
the Baptist church from 1820 until her death.  She was one of the original 
constituent members, if I mistake not, of the 2nd Baptist Church in Liberty.  
It was organized in 1843 by Rev. A.P. Williams.  Capt. Minter became a member 
of the Christian Church at Woodland in Clay co. some four years prior to his 
death.
Thus has passed away a citizen who in his life was noted for his quiet, 
courteous, orderly demeanor, energy during his years of business life, probity, 
and disposition to render to every man his due.  His circumstances in life were 
easy until the civil war.  The losses growing out of it and complications 
arising from his connection with the Farmer’s Bank absorbed his property.  The 
last years of his life were passed in the midst of the comfort, affection, 
plenty, ease, happiness and hospitality of the home of his honored and well 
known son, Francis M. Minter Esq.                  A.

Jan 13, 1882:
A good and venerable lady passed away.  died in this county on Monday evening, 
Jan. 9th, 1882, Mrs. Martha W. March, widow of the late James Marsh, and for 
ever fifty years a citizen of Clay county.  She was born Oct. 28, 1800, and was 
consequently in the 82 year of her age.  She was the mother of Benj. W. Marsh, 
Dr. Marsh, Mrs. John A. Denny, and others whose name we do not know.

Holt Harpings.
A little child of J.P. Stowers was buried Tuesday.  It was only about a week 
ago that he buried his wife.

Jan 20, 1882:
The death of Mrs. Oscar Davidson has cast a gloom over a large circle of 
friends and relatives, who knew her well and loved her for her noble qualities 
of head and heart.  She was young, accomplished and gifted, and blessed with 
the love of a noble husband and all that wealth and taste could acquire.  
Still, the summons that comes to all, sooner or later, had to be obeyed.  “Dust 
to dust.”

Mrs. Jacob P. Hymer died in Kansas City last Monday, and was buried in this 
county Tuesday.  She was aged about 70 years, and was a lady of high 
respectability and much beliked.

Jan 27, 1882:
Died, on Thursday night, Jan. 19th, at 11 o’clock, Willie Martin, youngest son 
of Mrs. B.F. Shirley.  The funeral took place on Saturday, and the services 
were conducted by Rev. Mr. Link, who preached an appropriate and eloquent 
sermon.

Woodland Items.
Mr. L.T. Petty received a telegram from Colorado, bearing the shocking news 
that R.M.G. Price, (called by all of his schoolmates, Dickie), was dead.  He 
left here about four years ago to try the Sunny West.  The have telegraphed for 
the remains, but can’t at present writing give full particulars.  Probably the 
corpse will arrive before this goes to print.
[A lengthy tribute was published on Mar 10, 1882, on page 3.]
[Another tribute by his sister was published on Mar 31, 1882 on page 3]

Missouri City Items.
The remains of Dick Price, passed through our city last Sunday morning, after 
several house delay on the way.  The body was immediately conveyed to his old 
home, (the residence of L.T. Petty,) and was interred at one o’clock in the 
family burying gounds, at the Nichols farm – near Mt. Pleasant.

From Claytonville.
Johnny Hurdle, a young man about 24 years old, died last Saturday morning, 
after a lingering fever.  He was the main support of a widowed mother and 
several orphan children.

Feb 3, 1882:
Death of Mrs. Ellen Dale.
St. Joseph Mo., Jan. 28, - At 4 o’clock this morning Mrs. Ellen Dale departed 
this life at the home of her son-in-law, W.H. Wood, at Hamburg, Iowa, aged 83 
yrs.

Mrs. Julia A. George died, Thursday morning about 2 o’clock, in her 77th year.  
Born in Scott c., Ky., near Georgetown – daughter of Joseph Rogers.
Funeral at the house at 10 o’clock a.m. Friday, burial immediately afterwards 
at New Cemetery.  The public invited to attend funeral and burial.

Our readers heard last week and unfeigned regret, the death of R.M.G. Price, in 
Colorado.  He was a Clay county raised boy, and one much beliked by his 
acquaintance for his nobleness of character and popular manners.  In another 
column will be found a letter giving full account of his death.

Another good woman passed away.  Mrs. Julia A. George, died at her home in this 
city Thursday morning of paralysis, aged about 77 years.  She was the mother of 
Mrs. Arch. Lincoln, Will. and Sydney George and Mrs. Pratt.

Died, at the residence of his parents, Charlie Allen, son of Rev. O.D. and 
Sarah Allen, aged 12 years.  Charlie was a boy of fine promise, and would have 
made a good and useful man.  He leaves us, regretted by all for his early 
departure, but we “grieve not as those that have no hope.”  The family and 
relatives have our deepest sympathy.

The death of Mrs. A.C. Davidson, which occurred on Saturday the 28th, at 10 
o’clock a.m., of pneumonia, causes a feeling of sadness in all classes of 
society.  She was a lady who deemed it a pleasure to try to relieve suffering 
humanity in all its phases; and by her death has left a vacancy, which perhaps 
can never so successfully be filled.

In Memory of Mrs. Mary H. Hymer.
Departed this life, January 15th, 1882, of bronchitis, in Kansas City, Mo., at 
the residence of Thomas Jeffries, Mrs. Mary H. Hymer, nee Smith.
She was born April 12th, 1815, in Garrard county, Ky.  She was married to Moses 
B. Willis in 1835, by whom she was blessed with nine children, eight of whom 
are now living.  she identified herself at an early age with the United Baptist 
church, and was through life a consistent member and a shining light among 
Christians.  She was not gaudy or ostentatious in her appearance or manners 
among her acquaintances and many friends, but a plain, unassuming Christian 
woman – the grandest work of God.  In sickness she was always ready to 
alleviate pain and soothe the sorrows of the afflicted; in charity, ever ready 
to assist the needy; being respected by strangers and admired by acquaintances, 
beloved by friends and adored by her children.  In February, 1864, she was 
married to Jacob P. Hymer, who yet survives her.  Thus ahs a husband lost a 
good wife, the Church one of its best members, her neighbors a valued friend, 
and her children a tender, loving mother.  But why should we weep for those 
whom we are confident have gone to a better land, and left the turmoils, 
troubles and disappointments of this changing world, to dwell forever with God 
and angels in that “house not made with hands, eternal in the skies, where joys 
are everlasting and death comes not?  A few moments ere the brittle thread of 
life was snapped, the writer was sitting by her bedside, talking with her in 
regard to dying.  When asked the question, if she feared to die, she 
replied: “No, I am not afraid to die, but only dread the pangs of death.  I am 
prepared to meet my God.”  What consoling thoughts!  Oh, that we may all live 
such lives that we shall be able to say the same when the icy fingers of Death 
are laid upon us!  Weep not, dear children, but remember that – 
“ There is not a string attuned to mirth,
Has not its chord of melancholy.”                     W. T. W.

Feb 10, 1882:
The death of Mrs. A.C. Davidson on the 28th ult., of pneumonia, takes from the 
community in which she lived one of its most valuable members.  She was 
universally esteemed for her quiet, practical Christian life.  Her neighbors 
will long remember her kindness to the sick and suffering in their midst.  She 
was in the 48th year of her age.  Only one child survives her.

Feb 17, 1882:
Death of Mrs. George.
Departed this life in the city of Liberty, Missouri, on the morning of the 2nd 
February, 1882, of paralysis, after a painful illness of seven weeks, Mrs. 
Julia a. George.
The deceased was a daughter of Joseph Rogers, and was born near Georgetown, 
Scott co., Ky.  She married at an early age, and shortly afterwards – now fifty 
years ago – moved to Marion county in this state, where she resided some five 
or six years, and thence returned to Kentucky, which continued her home, until 
1863, when she moved to Clay county, Mo., where she resided until death.  
Out of a large family but one remains – Mrs. Fannie Rogers, of Columbia, Mo.  
She leaves seven surviving children.
The deceased descended from a hale and long-lived ancestry, and though past 
three score years and ten, retained to the day of her paralysis remarkable 
vigor and strength.  She was of a warm and hospitable nature, kind and 
sympathetic, and saw only the good in human action and conduct.  She bore her 
sufferings with fortitude, and submitted without a murmur to the will of her 
Master.
In all the years of her life she was devoted to home and the family circle; she 
loved simple and earnest, Christianity.  She had been a member of the Baptist 
Church for thirty years.  On the lips of all who knew her, death leaves the 
praises of an untarnished name, while the hearts dear to her by the ties of 
nature will carry the impress of her life amid the archives of fondest memory 
down to the cold waters of the same flood which has borne from them mother and 
friend.
Her funeral was preached in a warm and appropriate manner by the Rev. R.G. 
tutt, of the Baptist Church.            H. C. R.

New Hope Items.
We have to record the death of another old and influential citizen.  William a. 
Stark died at his residence in Gallatin township, Feb. 16th, 1882, aged 73 
years, 1 month and 28 days.  He was a good citizen and kind neighbor, and will 
be greatly missed by his acquaintances.

Feb 24, 1882:
Died in this city on Tuesday the 21st inst., at the residence of its 
grandfather, John Morris, Ettie May, daughter of Dr. DeBerry, aged 6 months.

Died, in Clinton county, on the -- instant, Mathew Everett, aged about 83 
years.  The deceased voted in Clay county, at the August election in 1822.

Last Thursday the 16th inst., we were called to the grave side of little 
Charley Baldwin, aged 10 years, who died Wednesday previous, at his home near 
Robertson Station, of Diptheria, after several weeks sickness.  God saw cause 
to take the little one home.  Then why should we mourn; but prepare to meet the 
dear one that has gone before.  The remains were interred in the Woodland 
cemetery Thursday 2 p.m.

Mar 3, 1882:
A good old Mother in Israel gone.
Holt, 3-1, ’82.
Mr. Miller:  Mrs. Tabitha Gill, wife of John W. Gill, Esq., died today at 2 
o’clock apoplexy, aged 66 years.

Mar 10, 1882:
Death of “Conway” Garner.
We learn that J.C. Garner, one of the pioneers of Clay county, died at his home 
in the northern part of this county, on Friday last.  He was well known to all 
of our old citizens, and to old and young in his immediate neighborhood.  He 
had been a citizen of Clay county for near fifty years, and was noted as an 
exceptionally “honest man – God’s noblest work” – and was possessed of strong 
sense, and a rich fund of general information.  He was enterprising and orderly 
in all his relations, and specially noted as a model farmer.  In a word, he was 
a splendid old time citizen, and will be greatly missed.  We do not know his 
exact age, but would judge about 78 years.  He had been quite feeble for some 
time and his death was not unexpected.  Thus has passed away one of the old 
landmarks of our county, at a ripe old age, honored and beloved.  Blessing to 
his memory.

Mrs. Lucinda Mothershead, daughter of J.A.S. Major, died at the home of her 
father in K.City last Sat., and was brought to this city Sunday, and her 
funeral preached at the Baptist church by Rev. B.G. Tutt, after which she was 
laid to rest in the old cemetery beside her mother and brother.  She was aged 
about 36 years.

Mar 17, 1882:
Death of Greenup Bird, Sr.
Greenup Bird, a pioneer citizen of Liberty, died in Kansas City, on the 12th 
inst., having been stricken on the 5th inst., with paralysis.  His death was 
very deeply regretted by his hosts of old Clay county friends with whom he 
lived and had pleasant business and social intercourse for so many years.  He 
was born in Glasgow, Barren county, Ky., Oct. 30th, 1809.  Removed with his 
father about 1816 to Tennessee, and in 1818 they moved to the “Boone’s Lick 
Country,” (then territory of Missouri), and settled at Franklin, Howard county, 
and at the age of about 13, quit school and began keeping store for Robert 
Hood; then for Barr, Tilton & Howard; then for James Scott, and next for Bird & 
Gaw, being with the last name firm in 1828, and going to Philadelphia and 
Baltimore and buying the stock of goods in company with other gentlemen, for 
the firm, and traveling by horseback from Franklin to Louisville, Ky.  He came 
with his father to Clay county, and settled at Liberty March 31st, 1831, and 
began business and James and Robert Aull.  In 1836 with Bird & Glasgow, who 
succeeded the Aulls; then afterwards with Bird & McCarty; then with Geo. W. 
Sedwick.  He then moved to a farm where Kearney now stands, in 1843, and 
remained on it about one year, returning to Liberty in December, 1844, and 
commencing business with Arthur & Miller.  He was elected County Clerk of Clay 
county in 1846, and served until 1852, still continuing his connection with 
Arthur & Miller.  Miller, Bird & Gittings succeeded Arthur & Miller, and then 
Miller & Bird bought Miller, Bird & Gittings out.  About this time, Miller, 
Bird, and Wm. H. Wymore went into the hemp and rope business just east of 
Liberty, and conducted it several years profitably – under the firm name of 
Wymore, Bird & Co.  After this, in connection with Michael Arthur, he bought 
the Liberty Landing property, subsequently sold to John Baxter.  Then again, 
with Miller & Bird, subsequently changed (D.D. Miller becoming a partner) to 
Miller, Bird & Co.  In 1855 he quit the mercantile business and sold out to Wm. 
A. McCarty, and accepted, in July, 1858, the position of cashier of the 
Farmers’ Bank, (Branch at Liberty), and continued with it until 1864, when it 
was wound up.  In 1864 he removed to Leavenworth, Kan., and became cashier of 
the First National Bank, resigning in 1865, and returning to Liberty and 
becoming cashier of the Clay County Savings Association, which position he 
occupied until the spring of 1866, when he moved to Chillicothe, Mo., and 
became cashier of the Chillicothe Savings Association, with Dr. J.B. Bell (now 
of Kansas City) as president.  In 1874 he resigned as cashier at Chillicothe, 
and removed to Kansas City in the spring of 1875, where he lived until his 
death.
Mr. Bird was married at Franklin, Howard county, Missouri, March 11th, 1830, to 
Eleonora McCarty, who died in 1840.  In 1842 he married Catharine Wilson, a 
daughter of Wm. Pixlee, one of the pioneer settlers of Clay county.  His last 
wife still survives him.  He leaves ten living children, four by his first wife 
and six by his last, eight of whom were with him when he died.  Mr. Bird joined 
the Presbyterian Church in Liberty, in 1852, under the preaching of Rev. Nathan 
L. Hall, at a series of union meeting held at the Baptist Church.
In the death of Mr. Bird a most worthy citizen has been taken from society.  He 
was a gentleman by nature, of marked intelligence and business capacity, and 
one who acted and thought for himself.  During his long residence in Clay 
county he was an active supporter of all enterprises calculated to benefit the 
people or build up the county, and he has probably given more to such things 
and to acts of charity than any man that ever lived in the county, in 
proportion to his means.  He was a man of strict integrity – his word being at 
all times as good as his bond – and even before he united with the Church, 
his “walk and conversation” was of an elevated character.  In his death, a 
loving husband and father, and a citizen of spotless character ahs gone from 
us, but he has left an example that will live ling in the memory of those who 
knew him.
His remains were brought to Liberty on Monday, (accompanied by an escort of 
leading citizens of Kansa City), and taken to the Presbyterian Church, (of 
which he was an Elder for many years), where an appropriate sermon was preached 
by Rev. J.G. Fackler, and at the close were taken to the Old Cemetery and 
buried beside those of his father, mother and children.
[Summary of Greenup Bird’s will was published on Mar 31, 1882 on page 2]

The remains of Mr. Wm. Young were Interred in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, last 
Sunday.  We learn he died in Kansas City, last week, of typhoid fever.  He was 
loved, honored and respected by all who knew him.
One by one the flowers fade,
Wither and fall to the ground;
Day by day the universe was made,
Day by day things change around.

Mar 24, 1882:
A man named Howard Munkers was killed last Tuesday at Fishing River bridge near 
Kearney by the Rock Island train.  An inquest was held over the body by Justice 
South and a verdict given that the deceased came to his death by accident.

A handsome granite monument has been put up in the new cemetery over Abijah 
Withers and family.  A very tasty Scotch granite monument has also been put up 
in the old cemetery over the grave of Mrs. Darius Gittings.

Mar 31, 1882:
Death of Grafton Thomason.
His friends in this county will be very sorry to hear of the death of their old-
time fellow citizen, Grafton Thomason, Esq., which occurred at this residence 
in Edgerton, Platte county, Mo., March 26th, 1882.  In consequence of a painful 
disease, it became necessary last Thursday to amputate one of his legs, and his 
speedy death afterwards was doubtless from the exhaustion which followed the 
operation.  He died with perfect serenity and in the full possession of all his 
mental faculties.
Mr. Thomason was born in Scott county, Kentucky, August 16th, 1816.  In the 
spring of the year, 1836, with his father, the late William Thomason, Esq., he 
removed form his native State, and became a citizen of Clay county, MO., where 
he remained until 1857.  IN the latter year, he removed to Atchison, Kansas, 
where he remained some years.  Returning to Missouri, he lived in Wellington, 
Lafayette county, near five years, removing thence to Edgerton in 1877, where 
he continued to reside until his death.
His family is of Virginian descent and has always borne an honorable name.  He 
was a brother of our well known citizens, Capt. Jno. s. Thomason, Mrs. Madaline 
Talbott and Mrs. Anderson B. Everett; also, of Mrs. Ewen C. Hale, of Clinton 
county, Mo.  He was married several times, and though he had a large number of 
children, but five survive him.  They are: Edwin Thomason, of California; John 
T. Thomason, of Montana; Ellis G. Thomason, of Washington Territory; Ely 
Thomason, of Platte county, Mo., and Mrs. Katharine Timberlake, of Liberty mo.
Although twenty-five years have passed since his removal to Atchison, Kansas, 
yet his memory has remained fresh in this county, and the older citizens felt 
as if he were “one of us.”  This was because the strong and manly qualities of 
Mr. Thomason impressed all with whom he came in contact.  He was one of those 
open, generous, honest souls which entertained no guile, nor feared it.  The 
firm grasp of his hand and the broad smile on his face were never-failing 
assurances of his friendliness and good faith.  Probably in a life time one 
would not see a countenance in which there was less concealment.  Moreover, it 
literally beamed welcome to his friends, whom he loved with far more than 
ordinary strength.
Though he did not achieve a fortune, yet he was of very great service to every 
community in which he lived.  He had a most excellent mechanical genius, and 
loved to manage machinery.  He and his brother, the late Wm. M. Thomason, Esq., 
of Clay county, Mo., built the Liberty Mills.  This was in the spring of 1850.
Mr. Thomason was a grand specimen of the old Missourian yeomanry – hearty, 
fearless, downright in act and speech, true to friends, and severe to enemies, 
liberal, whole-souled, and of the sturdiest physical proportions.  There is no 
one who does not wish that he may rest in peace.               A.

Apr 7, 1882:
A nice monument has been put up in the old cemetery over the graves of Dr. Wm. 
Morris, David and Maria Morris and Presley Day.  The former has been buried 
over forty years.

A monument has been put up over the grave of Wm. Galvin in the new cemetery.  
Also, a nice grey granite monument has been put up over the grave of Jos. 
Sigemunt in new c.

Richard Cole Lindsay died at his home in Plattsburg on the 29th ult., aged 86 
years 3 mos. and 4 days.

Jesse James.
The Great Outlaw Killed at his Home in St. Joseph.
St. Joseph, Mo., April 3. – About 10 o’clock this morning a hurried report was 
made in this city that Jesse James had been shot and killed at his home in the 
south part of this city, where he has been residing for the past six months, 
under the assumed name of Howard.  IN a few minutes an immense throng was on 
its way to the place designated, and on arrival there, found the report 
verified, and Jesse James dead, he have been assassinated by two members of the 
gang, Charles and Robert Ford, of Ray county, both of whom immediately 
surrendered themselves to the authorities.  One of them confesses having 
wounded the express messenger in the Blue Cut robbery.
[Article continues at length.]

Apr 14, 1882:
The Funeral of Jesse James.
Kansas City Times of the 7th inst., says; “Long before noon Kearney was full of 
people.  At 2 o’clock the funeral procession started for the Baptist Church, in 
which Jesse was converted in 1866.  The edifice was filled, and for many there 
was standing room only.  The pall bearers were J.D. Ford, Dep. Marshal J.E. 
Reed, Chas. Scott, Jas. Henderson and Wm. bond.  The sixth was unknown.  The 
relatives, consisting of Mrs. Samuels, Mrs. James and her two children, Mr. and 
Mrs. Luther W. James, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Mimms, were seated beside the elegant 
casket, placed in front of the altar.  The services were opened by singing the 
hymn “What a friend we have in Jesus.”  Rev. R.H. Jones read a passage of 
scripture from Job, commencing, “Man born of woman is of few days, and full of 
trouble.”
[Description of funeral continues at length on the front page of the Tribune.]

Died, at the residence of D.C. Creason, in Greenville, Clay county, Mo., Mr. 
Walter F. Becker, (better known as Uncle Joe), of paralysis, on the 6th day of 
April, 1882.  He was born near Rochester, New York.  His age was about 56 
years.  He has one sister, in San Francisco, Cal.  Should she chance to see 
this notice, she will please make inquiry for particulars to D.C. Creason, at 
Claytonville, Mo.                     Gash.

Samuel T. Brooking, and old and highly esteemed citizen, died in Clinton 
county, o the 26th ult., in the 72d year of his age.

We regret to hear that H. clay Turnham died at his farm north of town last 
Friday aged about 54 years.  His disease was pneumonia.

Someone has resodded and dressed up very nicely the graves of Cullen Melone, 
wife and son in the old cemetery.  We trust others will follow the example set.

Mrs. Mary Sigemunt has returned to her home in Arkansas, after having put up a 
splendid gray granite monument over the grave of her husband in the new 
cemetery.

Apr 21, 1882:
Dropped Dead.
Plattsburg, Mo., April 13. – Yesterday Marion Bevins, of this vicinity, while 
preparing to set out some millet seed at his home, fell dead without any 
premonition of illness.  He had sent his son out to hitch the horses when he 
was seen to fall; the boy ran and told his mother, who was near by, who 
appeared to find her husband lifeless.  He was a prominent citizen of Clinton 
county, 52 years of age, and son of David Bevins, a well known and wealthy 
citizen of Clay county.  He leaves a wife and seven children.

Died, in Washington township on the 5th inst., Eva, daughter of Wm. Roberts, 
aged 12 years.

Apr 28, 1882:
Obituary.
Our beloved sister Elizabeth Evans, wife of J.C. Evans, and daughter of Samuel 
W. Campbell, who departed this life April 11th, 1882, was born in Clay co., 
Mo., Feb. 25th, 1842, and was married Nov. 15th, 1860.
Sister Evans became a member of the Christian church at the age of twelve years 
and lived a consistent Christian life until the Heavenly Father saw fit to 
remove her to her Heavenly Mansion.  She was the first Lady member of the 
Grange in clay county, and was a bright and shining light in the church, in the 
Grange, and in society.  The many friends of the bereaved family offer their 
deepest sympathy assuring them that their loss is her Eternal gain.        W. 
W. A.

“Death loves a shining mark.” – In the death of Mrs. J.C. Evans Clay county has 
lost one of its most intelligent, worthy and Christian ladies, and her husband 
and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of this county in their 
great and irreparable bereavement.

Dr. Benj. L. May, died suddenly at his home near Barry, Monday evening, of 
congestion of the lungs.  He was, indeed, a man of mark, and his death has cast 
a gloom over clay and Platte counties.  He was a physician of high rank, and a 
man who was always foremost in every enterprise calculated to benefit the 
public or ameliorate distress, and as a jovial, witty and pleasant gentleman he 
had few equals.

Death of a Good Woman.
Died, at her home, in this county, on Monday, April 24th, 1882, Mrs. Emma 
Groom, wife of Mr. Michael A. Groom, and daughter of Mr. D.J. Adkins, in the 
34th year of her age.
Mrs. Groom was a lady beloved by all who knew her, and her place in society and 
the church will be hard to fill.  She has been a great sufferer, and death was 
a relief.  She leaves a husband and some four children, and numerous friends to 
lament her loss.  She was buried at Mt. Olivet Church, Tuesday.            Z.
[See obituary published May 5, page 3, which says Emma was 32 years of age and 
had 6 little girls.]

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Slaughter Major, which occurred on 
Friday last.  He was in the prime of life, and was a clever, honest gentleman, 
and universally respected.  His death was the outgrowth of a wound received in 
the Confederate army.  He leaves a devoted wife, and numerous relatives and 
friends to mourn his death.

John Smith, of Platte, died last Sunday aged about 60 years.

Kearney Items.
Mrs. Wm. Taylor died last Saturday evening.  She was a very kind and 
affectionate wife and mother.  She leaves a husband and six children to mourn 
her loss, as well as a large circle of friends.

Obituary.
Died, in Smithville, on the 12th of April, 1882, Cora Turner, aged 14 years.  
Yes, Cora is dead – gone from our home to return no more!
“But to the hearts that loved her she is not 
Forever gone; to them she cannot die,
Nor in their loneliness e’en forgot,
But oft her loving presence lingers nigh.”
We know she is in a better world than ours, but oh! it is so hard for us to 
say, “Thy will be done,” for she was the joy of the household – ever ready to 
help and please others, so affectionate, loving every one and trying to gain 
the love of all.  In her last moment she was trying to console us by saying: “ 
oh! Ma, do not weep for me, for in God we trust;” kissing her little brother, 
telling him not to forget that kiss, and to her step-father, whom she has loved 
as kindly as her own father, asking him not to grieve for her, but to kiss her 
good-bye; begging them to come and go with her; so calm to the last, that it 
seemed not death, but passing from earth to heaven, teaching us a great moral 
lesson that true happiness is not of earth but heaven.
One sweet flower has bloomed and faded.
One sweet sister’s voice has fled;
One sweet brow the grave has shaded.
One dear daughter now is dead.                          A. Friend.

May 5, 1882:
Died, at her residence near Kearney, on the 4th inst., of pneumonia, Mrs. Polly 
Benton, aged 85 years.  She was an estimable lady, of the old school, and her 
decease is deeply regretted.

Barry Items.
The death of Dr. B.L. May, which occurred last Monday night, a week, cast a 
gloom over our town and vicinity, that has never been witnessed before in the 
history of our village.  Dr. may was a man whom to know was to live, and who 
had as large a circle of friends as any man in Northwest Missouri.

John Ballew, an old and esteemed citizen, died last Friday at his home west of 
town, aged about 60.
[Masonic Tribute published May 26, page 2.]

James Warren, a very worthy young man, who lives northwest of town, died 
Tuesday, aged about 30.

Obituary.
Died, in Clay county, Missouri, April 24, 1882, Dr. Benjamin Long May, aged 40 
years, 10 months and 7 days.
Dr. B.L. May was born in Platte county and received literary and scientific 
instruction in Missouri schools.  He studied medicine under Drs. Johnson and 
Long.  He also attended lectures in St. Louis and graduated at Bellevue Medical 
College, March 1st, 1865.  During a part of the civil war he was a Confederate 
soldier.  On the 28th of September, 1865, he married Miss Mary A. Nicol, of 
near Platte City, and soon after located in Barry, clay county, at which place 
he very suddenly, though peacefully, died.  November 13th, 1872, Dr. May 
publicly professed faith in Christ and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church.  As a Christina, he was benevolent, liberal and sincere.  As a husband 
and father, he was kind, tender, affectionate and faithful.  As a physician, he 
won the good will and gratitude of almost all the families and patients he 
visited.  His extensive practice showed how much his services were esteemed.  
Whilst his death brings a heavy affliction upon the family, the entire 
community will deeply feel his loss.
A very large concourse of people attended his burial, which was conducted 
according t the beautiful and impressive services of the Masonic fraternity.  
Text used by the writer: “Prepare to meet thy God.”
May the merciful Savior graciously guide, sustain and bless the widow and her 
five children.  “What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter.”
J. Froman.
[Tribute by Masonic Lodge contained in same issue on page 3.]

May 12, 1882:
Fatal Accident.
On Saturday night last E.G. Hamilton slipped and fell from the top to the 
bottom of the steps leading to the rooms over the Commercial Bank, and so 
injured himself internally that he died the next day.  He was at no time 
conscious after the accident.  Mr. Hamilton was a prominent young man of our 
county, and had held the position of circuit clerk for a number of years, and 
latterly had been in the law business.  He was highly respected, and his 
untimely fate greatly deplored.  He was buried Monday by the Liberty Bar, 
attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.  He leaves a wife and two 
children, a mother and brother.

May 19, 1882:
Mrs. Dunlap, of Tennessee, is visiting her brother, Mr. J.A. Beauchamp, of our 
city.  She resided in Liberty in 1827, and remembers the first grave ever made 
in the Old Cemetery – a child of the late Cy. Curtis by his Indian wife.

May 26, 1882:
Obituary.
Mrs. Nancy Taylor, wife of Wm. Taylor, died April 23rd, 1882.  She was a member 
of the Presbyterian Church, in which she lived a consistent Christina until her 
death.  She was a Charter member of Washington Grange, No. 603.
Whereas, It has pleased God to call from our midst sister Nancy Taylor. 
Therefore – 
Resolved, That our sympathies be tendered to the bereaved husband and children 
of our beloved sister.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing be sent to each of the county papers, 
with a request to publish the same.
Terry Stephenson., John W. Shouse, H.W. Belt.  Com.

Died, at Hainesville, on the 8th inst., Thomas Gordon, of liver disease.  He 
leaves a loving wife and two children to mourn his death.  He has long been a 
citizen of Clay county, and died in full triumph of a living faith.  Mr. Gordon 
had lived in this neighborhood for several years, and removed to Hainesville a 
few weeks previous to his death, and was brought back to this neighborhood and 
buried by his little daughter in Mr. J. Aker’s family graveyard.

Jun 2, 1882:
From Kearney.
Mrs. Finley Willis, daughter of Wm. Harris, died Friday evening, (19th) aged 28 
years.  She leaves a little girl 8 years old, as well as a large number of 
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

Death of F.V. Dale.
We deeply regret to hear of the death of that splendid citizen and nice 
gentleman, Fleming v. Dale, which occurred at his residence near Gosneyville, 
last Saturday.  He had been a citizen of this county for near forty years, and 
in every position acted well his part.  His death is not only a severe loss to 
his family and neighbors, but to the county and state.  He was aged about 65 
years.

David Brown, brother-in-law of the late Moses E. Lard, died on May 6th, at 
Mason, Mason county, Texas.  He was buried on the 8th, which would have been 
his 83rd birthday.  He will be remembered by many old settlers as a teacher, 
having taught school in this county and in Liberty for a number of years.  He 
left Liberty some 25 years ago, and has resided in Texas about 12 years, where 
most of his family now live.  His son, John D. Brown, taught school the past 
few years in the northeast part of this county, and at Haynesville and Holt, 
but is, at present, at Kirksville, Mo., attending the State Normal School.

Jun 16, 1882:
Society has lost a shining light in the death of Mrs. Allie Bell, wife of Mr. 
L.H. Bell, and daughter of D.A. Smith.  She was aged about 19 years, and was 
universally esteemed by all who knew her.  She had been married but a few 
months, and her death is a severe sorrow to her husband and friends.

Memorial Services.
Plattsburg, Mo., June 12. – Memorial services were held at the Presbyterian 
church this afternoon at the same hour the funeral services of Rev. J.P. 
Foreman, of this city, were held at Liberty.  He died Saturday at the residence 
of his sister, in Ralls co., from a cancerous tumor on his breast, and the 
remains were taken to Liberty for interment yesterday.  He was an eminent 
divine of the Presbyterian Church.
[Masonic Tribute published in this same issue on page 2.]
[An Extremely Long Tribute was published on July 7, on page 2.]

The body of Rev. J.P. Foreman arrived hr Sunday, and the funeral sermon 
preached at the Presbyterian church Monday morning at 10 o’clock, after which 
the burial took place at the new cemetery with Masonic rites, of which order 
the deceased was an honored member.

Woodland Wind.
Died, on the night of the 8th at 12 o’clock, Mrs. Sam Frazier.  The funeral 
services were conducted the following day at 4 o’clock p.m., by Pastor 
Stephenson, at Missouri City Christian Church.  The remains were interred in 
the City Cemetery.  She leaves a husband and three very small children to mourn 
over a vacant chair that can ne’er be filled.

Obituary.
Died, at his residence near Gosneyville, on Friday morning, May 26th, 1882, 
Fleming V. Dale.
Bro. Dale was ill but a few days, and was not supposed to be dangerous till a 
very sort time before his death.  He was born Jan. 30, 1813, and was therefore 
in his 70th years.  He was married May 16th, 1846, to Miss Delilah Lincoln, 
sister of our well-known citizens, Archibald and Albert Lincoln.  On the 7th of 
February, 1874, he joined the Baptist Church at Gosneyville, and in April was 
baptized by Rev. W.A. Crouch.  He was a man of very positive and firm religious 
convictions – one who believed that true Christian charity was to be faithful 
to God and His truth.  Fleming V. Dale was a man of genial disposition – lively 
and mirthful – and consequently was highly esteemed in the social relations of 
life.  Of an energetic nature, blended with good business qualities, he 
succeeded well, and leaves his family amply provided for.  In his own family, 
oh, how greatly will he b missed; in his community, there will be a vacancy 
hard to fill, and especially will he be missed in his Church, which he loved so 
well and for whose prosperity he prayed and worked.  He leaves to all the 
hallowed influence of a holy life, and may his children and friends follow him 
as he followed Christ.                 Pastor.

Jun 23, 1882:
In Memoriam.
Departed this life a few days since in the State of Ark., Mrs. Pheoby Smithey, 
in the 52nd year of her age.  Disease, dropsy of the heart.
Mrs. S. was form many years a resident of Liberty, Mo., and it can be truly 
said, none knew her but to love her.  AS a friend she was sincere and 
unwavering.  As a wife, loving and devoted.  As a mother, faithful, tender, 
affectionate.  As a Christina, she was unswerving in her devotion to the 
church, the Savior, and the cause for which Christ died.  Of fragile frame, and 
delicate health, she could not often do the good she wished, yet in the 
language of the Savior; “She did what she could.”
Her trials were severe, and of a very peculiar nature, yet she bore them with 
Christian fortitude, and meekness. May those who know her, imitate her sweet 
and purified character, and bear upon their prayers and sympathy, her bereaved 
children.  B. A. C.

Jul 7, 1882:
Mrs. Rebecca Bell, wife of W.E. Bell, died at her home near this city on the 
4th inst., after a protracted illness of inflammation of the stomach, aged 
about 46 years.  She was a daughter of that good man, the late Daniel Hughes, 
and was a lady that was very popular with all who knew her, and consequently 
her loss is deeply lamented.  “None knew her but to love her.”  Her funeral was 
preached at the family residence Wednesday morning by Prof. Emerson, after 
which she was buried in the new cemetery, in the presence of a goodly number of 
old neighbors and friends.

Mrs. Martha Records who departed this life at the residence of her son, Dr. 
Records, in Liberty, Clay county, Mo., June 29, 1882, was born in Bracken co., 
Ky., January 1, 1802.
She was married to Mr. Records (who died in 1875) Feb. 23, 1832, and united 
with the Methodist church the year of her marriage.  She emigrated to 
Gosneyville, Clay county, MO., ten years before the death of her husband.
After brief religious services at the residence of her son, (where she died) by 
the Pastor of Liberty Methodist church, of which she was a consistent member, 
her remains were borne back to Gosneyville, and laid beside those of her 
husband.  She was faithful in all the relations of life, and her end was 
peace.  For fifty years she had walked with god.  His word was her delight.
To her pastor, a few days before her death, she said: “I have suffered long – I 
think the end of my journey is nigh – I am willing to live and ready to die.”
She leaves six children behind.  May they all meet again.           W. B. 
Johnsey.

Jul 14, 1882:
Death of William Nall.
William Nall died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Winn, in Gallatin 
Township, on the 10th inst., and was buried the next day at Big Shoal Church, 
his funeral being preached by Elders Wright and Gossip.  The deceased was born 
in Scott county, Ky., on the 18th of June, 1802, and was consequently in the 
81st year of his age.  He moved to Clay county in 1832, and has resided here 
ever since.  His father was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was in the battle 
of the Raisin, and his grandfather – Col. Wm. Nall – was an officer in the 
Revolutionary war, and thus it will be seen that he deceased was of historic 
stock.  Mr. Nall was a good citizen, obliging neighbor, model husband and 
father, and a true Christian, having been for over fifty years a member of the 
Old Baptist Church.  The loss of such a man is a calamity, and his place will 
be hard to fill.  HE leaves a wife and a family of grown up children, all 
married, and occupying high positions in society, to deplore his death.

Jul 21, 1882:
Missouri City Items.
Mrs. Joel McGinnis, died last Friday night, after a lengthy illness with 
consumption.

Jul 28, 1882:
Died, at his residence in Plattsburg, Mo., J.W. Asbury, on Thursday, July 20th, 
aged 84 years.

Missouri City Items.
The daughter of John McGinnis, living near Walnut Grove was buried in our city 
cemetery last Tuesday.  Rev. Asa Bird officiating.

Missouri City Items.
Squire Henry Corwine, an old and respected citizen of Clay county, and for many 
years past a resident of this city, died at his home on Wednesday, July 19th, 
1882, after a lengthy illness, resulting from a paralytic stroke received two 
or three years since.  His remains were taken in charge and interred in our 
city cemetery, by the order of Masons of which he was an honored member.  Eld. 
Stephens preached his funeral at the Christian church, of which he was also a 
member of long standing.

Aug 4, 1882:
Mrs. Cordie Clark, wife of Mr. Jas. Clark, died at her home in this county on 
Tuesday last and was buried in Independence the next day.  She was aged bout 35 
years, and was a lady beloved and of high reputation.

Muddy Fork Items.
Death has again visited our midst, and taken an infant daughter of Mr. Will and 
Lucy Gow.  It was buried at Muddy Fork today.

Aug 25, 1882:
Clark M. Smith, a highly respected citizen of Lathrop, died on the 8th inst., 
aged about 64 years.  He resided in Liberty from 1843 to 1852, and at 
Haynesville and Lathrop ever since.  He was a clever man, a shoemaker by trade, 
and will be remembered by our old citizens.

Sep 1, 1882:
Mr. Tom Wells, of Troy, Mo., and a student of our College last years, died at 
his home on Monday last of Typhoid fever.

A good man dead.  Mr. Jas. Harris, a prominent citizen, died at his home in 
Kearney, on the night of the 28th inst., aged 84 years.  Thus has passed away 
one of Clay’s best and most aged citizens.

Sep 8, 1882:
Died, in Liberty, Mo., Aug. 31st, of Tonsilitis, Harold William, son of Prof. 
J.R. and M.L. Eaton, 
John xii:7.

Sep 15, 1882:
Mrs. Jefferson Garth, of Columbia, (mother of Capt. W.G. Garth, of Liberty) 
died at her home in the former place, on Monday last, at an advanced age.  Her 
large circle of friends scattered all over the West, will read of her death 
with deep regret, as she was universally liked.

Barry Items.
Mrs. Hickman Redman, sister of M.T. Samuel, died at her home one and a half 
miles west of Barry, Sunday, Sept., 10th, at about 11 o’clock.  Her death was 
caused from a cancer on the face which she has been suffering with for nearly 
two years.  Mrs. Redman was a lady that we will all miss, but she was an 
exemplary Christian and is much better off where she now is, than when in this 
world.

Barry Items.
Mr. Norman Harris, who lived three miles west of Barry, died Aug. 31st, aged 
sixty-eight years.  He was borne in Madison county Ky., and moved to Mo., in 
1841.  He was a good citizen and will be missed in the neighborhood.

Sep 22, 1882:
In Memoriam.
Again has the Angel of Death visited our little town, and with his sharp sickle 
has cut down the body and taken up the spirit of our esteemed and much lamented 
fellow townsman, William Scarce.
Mr. Scarce died on Sept. 7th, and was buried on the 8th.  He was 46 years of 
age, and a member of the Christian Church for the past twenty years.  T know 
him was but to love and respect him.  He was a man of gentle disposition, kind-
hearted and true; in other words, Mr. Scarce was a gentleman.  When “Will.” was 
a mere boy of sixteen summers, his father died, leaving a widowed mother and 
three or four orphaned sisters, solely dependant on his labor for support.  
That boy was true to his trust.  The family was closely attached to each other, 
more so than you will ordinarily see.  Seven years ago the summons was issued 
form the throne above for his mother; she died, triumphant in a Savior’s 
love.  “Will” still remained true to his orphaned sisters, providing for and 
protecting them.  Since that time, two of his sisters have married; one is the 
wife of Eld. G.B. Waller.  His hand and his heart was always open to the wants 
of others.  But with all his cares and energies, that dread disease, dropsy, 
laid fast hold upon his vitals and would not relent its terrific grasp 
until “Will’s” soul had crossed the Jordan.  No more will we hear his feeble 
voice, (made so by protracted disease), no more the sound of his gentle step 
and the tapping of his cane. “Will” is gone!  His body lies beside that of his 
mother in the old graveyard at Second Creek Church, and his spirit to the God 
that gave it, who will do right by us all.  We tender to the family our 
heartfelt sympathy in this hour of bereavement.  They did all that loving 
sisters’ hands could do to keep him here, but the monster Death prevailed.  We 
can but say, cherish his memory, and keep his grave green; while you cannot 
bring him back to you, you have the blessed assurance that you can go to him.
Death cannot cut the golden cord of family love;
It is a flower that blooms in the glorious throne above.              J. R. S.

Died, in Liberty, on Sept. 15th, Mrs. Elizabeth Tate, wife of Mr. David Tate.

Acme Items.
Mr. Thomas A. Dale died of consumption, and was buried at the Faubian Chapel 
Cemetery.  He was a quiet, peaceful citizen, had many friends, was a member of 
the Methodist Church, and passed silently, calmly to  “that bourne from whence 
no traveler returns.”

Sep 29, 1882:
The Drowning of Mrs. Willie S. Hurt.
Private letters from Texas give the particulars of the drowning on the night of 
August 23rd, near Stephensville, that State, of Mrs. Willie Singleton Hurt, 
daughter of Mr. John T. Singleton, of this county.  It seems that Mr. and Mrs. 
Hurt resided in the flooded district, and their first warning of the inundation 
was on the night stated when they awoke to find their house surrounded by and 
rapidly filling with water.  Mr. Hurt leaped from the bed into the water which 
had already risen in the room to his neck, and the house itself was being borne 
along by the rushing tide.  He took his wife in his arms and the two floated 
along in the waters until the house struck a tree and went to pieces, 
separating them so that they were unable to get together again.  Mrs. Hurt was 
swept rapidly onward and drowned.  Her body was discovered next day several 
hundred years down the stream.  Her husband saved his life by clinging to a 
tree.  It is said that over a hundred persons were drowned in that section by 
the same flood.
Mr. and Mrs. Hurt were married some four years ago.  most of our people 
remember Mrs. Hurt as a bright, beautiful, attractive girl, who had many firens 
who learn with profound sorrow of her tragic death.    Columbia (Mo.) Herald.
Mrs. Hurt was a granddaughter of Mrs. Ready and a niece of Mrs. Maj. A. 
Lightburne and Mrs. Dr. W.A. Morton, of Liberty.

Oct 6, 1882:
Obituary.
Died, at Acme Springs, in this county, Sept. 26th, 1882, John Wesley Davis, 
aged 50 years, 4 months, 2 days.
Brother Davis was born in Indiana, brought up in Ohio and came to Mo. about 
three years ago.  By his energy the Post Office was established at Acme, of 
which office he became Post Master.
In early life brother Davis was a Methodist, but owing to removal he and his 
family were connected with the Congregational Church.  He was instrumental in 
organizing a Sunday School, and in securing the preaching of the Gospel at 
Acme.  Of him it can be said: “He did what he could” to advance the Master’s 
cause.  May a merciful providence guide and protect the widow and her four 
children.  Funeral services at Acme.  Interment at Big Shoal Church.           
J. Froman.

Died, near Kearney, Clay County Mo., Sept. 21st, 1882, of heart disease, Mary 
Ann, only daughter of Larz A. and Jennie E. Logan, aged 10 years and 8 months.
Ere sin could blight and sorrow fade,
Death timely came with friendly care.
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed
And bade it bloom forever there.

Died, near Gosneyville, Sept. 23, Mrs. Nancy McGee, aged about 50 years.  Peace 
to her ashes.

Died, at Minaville, Sept. 13th, of typhoid fever, James W. Cooper, son of Col. 
Jos. R. Cooper, aged 17 years, 1 month and two days.

Oct 13, 1882:
Judge Howell, of the Harrison circuit court, died at his home in Bethany, on 
the 29th ult., of quick consumption.  His remains were consigned to earth by 
the members of the bar and Masonic Fraternity from Daviess, Gentry and Grundy 
counties.

Nov 3, 1882:
Forest Dell.
Frankie Duncan, little son of Jerrie and Mollie Duncan, died of diphtheria the 
24th of October, after the most intense suffering of 7 days; he died and was 
laid beside his little sister, who died of the same disease not two months 
ago.  We sympathize deeply with the parents, trusting they may not be called 
upon to give up their last one.

A little daughter of Robert Summers died the 24th of Oct. 

Nov 10, 1882:
Bert Ross Drowned.
Carthage, MO., November 3. – Late last night it was discovered that Bert Ross, 
son of D.M. Ross, (just after the war a citizen of Liberty,) a commercial 
traveler for Griswold’s grocery house, in this city, was missing.  Bert was 
very fond of fishing, and was in the habit of staying form home two or three 
days at a time on his fishing excursions.  He left home Thursday, and late that 
evening was seen near Hauts’ slaughter house. His father returned from a trip 
last evening, and inquiring for his son, learned that he had not been seen for 
two days.  His suspicions were aroused and he instituted a search immediately.  
About 10 o’clock last night the dead body of the boy was found near the place 
where he was last seen on Tuesday.  As he was subject to fits, it is presumed 
he fell into the river while setting a last seine.  He was buried today.

Obituary.
Died, on the morning of the 25th of October, at the residence of her daughter, 
in Andrew county, Mo., Mrs. Emma C. Riley, in the 83rd year of her age.
She was the widow of Benj. w. Riley, a prominent Baptist preacher, who settled 
in Clay county, near Mount Gilead,in 1826.  The subject of this sketch was born 
in Loudon county, Va., in the year 1800.  Was married in 1818.  Her husband 
died in Clinton county, near Holt, in the year 1841, and she remained a widow 
to the time of her death.  She leaves behind her eight children, and a great 
number of grand children and great grandchildren.  She died of old age – the 
lamp of life having burned so low that when she expired it was without 
warning.  Her life was as perfect an exemplification of her Christian 
profession as it is possible for humanity to attain in this world.  And thus it 
is that one by one the links that bind this generation to the past are broken.
John T. Riley.

Nov 17, 1882:
Death of Mrs. Mallory.
Mrs. Mary E. Mallory , of Scott county, Kentucky, mother of Mrs. Judge Savage, 
died at this place last Saturday evening, the 25th, at half past 8 o’clock.  
She was born November 12th, 1823, and leaves four children.  Her eldest son, 
Charles E. Mallory, of Scott county, Kentucky, was present at her death.  The 
old lady has been in failing health for several years, and came to Clinton last 
June, thinking that a change would be beneficial to her, and for a short time 
seemed to grow better.  For 44 years she was a consistent member of the O.S. 
Presbyterian Church, and died in the hope of a blessed immortality.  She passed 
away peacefully, conscious to the last, and willing to die, and breathed her 
last as quietly as an infant going to sleep.  She was a most amiable and 
exemplary lady, and loved and respected by all who knew her.  On Monday morning 
her remains were placed on the cars and sent to Georgetown, Ky., for interment, 
accompanied by her son. – Clinton, Misouri, Paper.

We regret to hear that Mr. S.M. Pipes has lost a promising three year old son 
with diphtheria, and has three others down with the disease.  The friends of 
the family wish them an early recovery.

Nov 24, 1882:
Missouri City Items.
Mrs. C.C. Carter, returned home Tuesday eve., with the corpse of her infant 
boy, “Harold,” who had been in delicate health for sometime and died on their 
return from a visit to relatives in Illinois.  The remains were deposited in 
our cemetery Wednesday, Rev. J.B. Johnsey officiating.

Dec 1, 1882:
Torn all to Pieces.
Missouri City , Mo., Nov. 26. – The mutilated remains of a man were this 
morning found on the track of the Wabash railway about a mile below this 
place.  The head was severed from the body, which was literally torn to 
pieces.  The lungs, almost intact, were found some distance from any other 
part.  It is thought several trains may have passed over the body.  From papers 
on the person, one of which was a receipt for freight on household goods 
shipped at Harrisonville to Missouri City, it is learned his name was Anton 
Dietrick, apparently 50 years of age.

Mary D. Shannon, aged 10 years, one of the twin daughters of Hon. R.D. Shannon, 
State Supt of Public Instruction, died at Jefferson City on the 21st inst., of 
diptheria.  The other one of the twin sisters is also quite low with the same 
disease.

Dec 15, 1882:
Missouri City Clips.
Grandmother Holt died very suddenly on Sunday afternoon about 2 o’clock.  On 
Thanksgiving day she suffered severely from hemorrhage at the nose, which 
continued six or eight hours, and after that she had frequent spells of 
smothering sensations, though the symptoms were not at all alarming.  On Sunday 
she prepared dinner for herself and husband.  After dinner she sat down in a 
chair by the fire, and in a few moments, without any premonitory warning, she 
uttered a scream, threw up her hands to her head and fell to the floor.  Those 
present rant to her and laid her on a bed and sent for Dr. Posey; but the good 
old soul had left its tenement of clay; she was dead.

Judge James A. Clark.
We learn that his gentleman, so well known in Central Missouri, died on the 
12th inst.  At the time of his death his residence was in Linneus, Mo., but 
much the larger portion of his life was spent in Howard county, Mo.  He was 78 
years old, and had lived in Missouri, we suppose, since 1817 or 1818.  He was 
form many years a circuit judge, and always ranked as a man of strong, vigorous 
sense, and as a lawyer of very decided ability.  HE is said to have been – even 
until quite recently – one of the most amusing and interesting men in 
conversation in the State.  We suppose he was born in Madison county, Ky., but 
his family was from Virginia.  Judge Clark was widely connected in Missouri.  
He was a brother of Gen. John B. Clark, of Fayette, Mo., and a first cousin of 
Mrs. Dinah A. Allen, of this county.

Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, by the inscrutable providence of an All-wise Creator, we are called 
upon to mourn the death of our much honored and beloved deacon and brother 
Richard King, which occurred at his home in Pratherville, on the morning of 
Dec. 8th, 1882.  Therefore, be it resolved by this Church – 
1st.  That in his death we recognize the hand of Him “Who doeth all things 
well,: and while we humbly and submissively bow to His will, yet we feel that 
his wife and family suffered an irreparable loss, that of a kind and loving 
husband and father and their best and truest friend on earth.
2nd.  That the community, one of its most honored, useful and active citizens, 
who was ever ready to help the suffering and needy, as well as to promote the 
peace and happiness of every citizen.
3rd.  Our Church one of its most humble, pious and devoted members, as well as 
firm and faithful officers, who was ever zealous in every good word and work 
which he thought promotive of the growth and interest of the Church, and of the 
cause of his “blessed Master.”
4th.  That we extend to his bereaved wife and family our warmest sympathy and 
Christina love, and pray that “He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb” may 
be to them a husband and father, and ever guide, protect and bless them in the 
vicissitudes of future life, and finally give to them and us of happy reunion 
in those bright mansions above, where death and parting will be no more.
5th. That a coy of these resolutions be spread on our Church record, one 
furnished to each of the county papers and one to the Central Baptist for 
publication.
By order of the church, this 10th December, 1882.
Asa N. Bird. Mod.
A.W. Robertson,  Abner Wilson,  T.R. Shouse, Com.

Barry Items.
There has been two deaths in our community in the last two days.  Geo Houseman 
died Sunday morning and Richard Jeans, son of the widow Jeans of this place, 
died this morning at three o’clock.

Dec 22, 1882:
Mr. John F. Foster, a worthy citizen living northeast of town, died Monday and 
was buried Tuesday at D.W. Mosby’s, with Masonic rites.

Resolutions of Respect.
Hall of Liberty Lodge, No. 31, A.F.&A.M., Dec. 19th, 1882.
Whereas, It hath pleased an all-wise God to remove from our midst our loved 
brother, John Foster, who departed this life at his residence in Clay county, 
Mo., on the 13th day of December, 1882.  Therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Foster the community has lost a good 
citizen, the Christian religion a faithful and consistent follower, and the 
Masonic brotherhood a good and worthy member.  
Resolved, that we tender to his bereaved family our condolence and sympathy in 
this their heavy loss and affliction.
Resolved, That as a token of our regard and friendship towards our deceased 
brother, the member will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be tendered to the family, and that 
they be published in the county papers.
J.H. Lloyd,  T.G. Leitch,  A.J. Wilson, Com.

Died.
On December 15th, 1882, at 1 o’clock p.m., at the residence of D.J. Adkins, in 
this city, Mrs. Susan Adkins, wife of E.V. Adkins, after a painful illness of 
two weeks.
Deceased was the daughter of John Williams, of Calhoun county, Michigan, where 
she was born, on Jan. 15th, 1863; she was, therefore, nineteen years and eleven 
months old when she died.  She came to Johnson county, Kansas, in October, 
1881, with the family of Edgar Loomis, with whom she lived as one of the 
family, they, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, loving her as their own child.  She was 
married Nov. 8th, 1882, to E.V. Adkins, and began housekeeping in a few days at 
her husband’s home, with which she was perfectly delighted.  On the 1st day of 
December she, with her husband, came to town to consult her physician, thinking 
there was but little the matter.  He found her to be very sick, and advised her 
to remain at her father-in-laws’ house for treatment.  She had malarial fever, 
with inflammation of the stomach in a fatal form.
Thus, within five weeks from the day of her marriage her remains were clad in 
the habiliment of death, and a mournful procession followed what was left on 
earth to its sad resting place in the New Cemetery, Rev. B.G. Tutt, of the 
Baptist Church, preaching the sermon from John, 13th chapter, 7th verse.  Mrs. 
Adkins was one of the few who are born to be loved.  No one ever came in 
contact with her for any length of time, but felt instinctively drawn towards 
her on account of her gentle and charming manners. Her heart was of that 
peculiar construction that it could not be brought to hate any object.  
Kindness, without affectation, was always manifested towards all.  She seemed 
to be the very embodiment of the true Christian.  She received every attention 
that the affection of her husband, which almost amounted to idolatry, could 
provide, he never leaving her side for more than a few moments at a time, 
during all the twenty days and nights of her illness.  But she has passed “to 
that bourne whence no traveler returns.”  “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh 
away, and blessed by the name of the Lord.” Requiscat in pace.             A. 
Friend.

John Berry
The subject of this sketch was born near Wytheville, Wythe county, Virginia, 
April, 1796, where he lived until he attained his majority.  Shortly after he 
became of age he moved to Crab Orchard, Kentucky, which he made his home for 
sixteen or seventeen years.  During his stay at Crab Orchard, he was married to 
Miss Hannah Collier, of Rock Castle county, Ky., on the 5th of April, 1827.  In 
1831 or 2, he professed faith in the Christian religion, under the preaching of 
Alexander Campbell, at Danville, Ky., and shortly after was baptized and joined 
the Christian church, of which he has ever since been a consistent and upright 
member.  In 1834 he moved to Standford, Ky., where he lived til 1839 or 40, and 
then moved to Hopkinsville, Ky.  Here he lived till 1846.  In 1845 he came to 
Missouri, and purchased a farm a few miles north of Liberty, to which he moved 
with his family in the spring of the year 1846.  Here he lived one year, and 
the educational facilities of the neighborhood being extremely meager, he 
removed the next year to Liberty, in order to educate his children, and has 
lived here continuously ever since.  The balance of his life – covering a 
period of over 35 years – is familiar to all who have lived here during that 
time.
[The obituary continues on page 3 of the issue.]

Claytonville Items.
Death has again visited our quiet little town, and taken as its victim Mrs. 
S.D. Dagley.  She leaves a husband and four little children.  Her disease was 
pneumonia.  This is the fourth call of the grim monster in our midst in less 
than a year.


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