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The Liberty Tribune 1883
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 1883.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 5, 1883:
Hezekiah Jones died near Mexico, Mo., Dec. 5th, aged 86.  He was a very 
eccentric man, the coffin he was buried in having been made expressly for him 
twenty years ago, in the meantime having been put to good use around the house 
as a receptacle for apples, potatoes, &c.

Our old citizens will remember Henry B. Ammons, an early citizen of Liberty.   
He carried on the tailoring business here under the firm name of Ammons & 
Benthal, and in 1849, on the discovery of gold in California, he went to that 
country where he has since been a citizen.  His brother, who lives in Boone 
county, furnishes the Columbia Herald with the following notice of his death:
Died, at Fort Crook, Shaster co., California, Sept. 25, 1882, Henry Ballard 
Ammons, in the 63rd year of his age.
He was among the first emigrants to that state in the spring of 1849, leaving 
Liberty, Clay county, Mo., with the first who left that place on the reception 
of the news of the discovery of gold in Cal.  He had been a citizen of 
Vacaville, Solano county, California, for the last 20 or 25 years.  At the time 
of his death he was on his return homeward from a tour to Eastern Oregon, for 
his health.  His death was quite sudden, being seriously ill only three days, 
dying suddenly in the spring wagon in which he was traveling a the time.  The 
deceased was a member of Capt. Moss’ company in Col. Doniphan’s regiment during 
its celebrated march through several of the States of Mexico, during the 
Mexican war, and participated in the battle of Sacramento and the capture of 
the city of Chihuahua, and continued with the regiment until it was disbanded.  
He was a man of noble impulses and made many true and steadfast friends among 
those who knew him.  A striking instance of those traits of character was 
manifested on the field of battle the night succeeding the battle of 
Sacramento.  Happening to be stationed  near where a wounded Mexican was lying, 
his feelings of commiseration were so much affected by the cries of the wounded 
man for water, that he left his post for a short time at the risk of his life, 
to administer to the wants of a suffering enemy.
Mr. Benthal, the old partner of Ammons, died in Liberty about the close of the 
rebellion.

A Louisville dispatch of the 30th says Wm. P. Thomasson, aged 85, died near 
there the day before.  He was a member of Congress from the Louisville district 
from 1843 to 1847.

Death of a former citizen of Liberty.  Died, at his home in Portland, Oregon, 
December 20th, 1882, Jas. D. Holman, aged 68 years.  He lived in Liberty 
previous to 1844, and we believe was a merchant.  He married in this county, 
the sister of N.H. Summers who blew himself up with powder in Liberty in 1847.  
He is said to have been a good man.  He failed in business here, but a few 
years after, returned and paid every cent.

Mrs. Ruth Brown.
Departed this life, on Tuesday, December, 5th, 1882, at Liberty, Mo., Mrs. Ruth 
Brown, wife of Anthony S. Brown, and daughter of Capt. John S. Groom.
The deceased was born in Clay county, Mo., in the year 1855, and was married to 
Anthony S. Brown on the 14th day of September, 1875.  She left surviving two 
children – Katie, aged two years, the 20th of October last, and Ruth, an 
infant.  She united at an early age with the Christian Church, of which she was 
a faithful and exemplary member till death – expressing in all her outward walk 
and life her conscientious Christian convictions.
She was naturally kind and sympathetic, and filled a large space in the 
affections of her relatives and friends.  She was greatly devoted to her 
family, and her sad departure has left a void in the household which time 
cannot fill.  She was retiring in her disposition, and of a singularly even 
temperament.  She was never known to complain, and her kindness and tenderness 
were proverbial.
Mysterious is the Providence that thus calls from earth one still in the bloom 
of youth, with loving relatives and growing infancy about her, and apparently a 
long, happy and contented life before her; but the long sleep and the dark 
house are not our destiny – the dead shall live again.  May the same Providence 
that has called her from earth sustain and comfort the bereaved husband and 
family.            S.

About Christmas, Elmer Gillespie (a 16 year old boy) had a difficulty in this 
city with a Negro man named Julius Hall, and cut him so severely that he died 
the next day.  Coroner Bush rendered a verdict that the deceased came to his 
death from wounds inflicted with a knife in the hands of Gillespie.  Gillespie 
was held in $1500 bond to await the action of the grand jury.

Masonic Tribute.
At a stated communication of R.S. Lodge No. 13 A.F. and A.M.
Barry, MO., Dec. 23rd, A.D. 1882, A.L. 5882.
The following report was unanimously adopted:  Your Committee appointed to 
prepare memorial resolutions expressive of the feelings of this Lodge 
consequent on the death of our esteemed brother, Andrew R. Murray, would 
respectfully submit the following:  Death, the last enemy, has again invaded 
our sanctuary, and claimed one of our most honored members.  The relentless and 
common leveler of the human race spares neither old nor young and claims us all 
as his heritage.  We are admonished by this sad event, that we are all mortal 
and warned to prepare for inevitable fate – remembering that there is life 
beyond the tomb and that as we improve or waste our time – short as it is – our 
future state will be happy or miserable.  Nor should we forget that the only 
preparation we can make is a firm reliance on, and an implicit trust in the 
atoning merits of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, fruiting in an upright walk 
before God and man.  Our beloved brother long since declared his trust in God 
and his faith in Him who was resurrected from the dead, and as a Mason kept his 
vows inviolate.  Therefore, we trust he is now enjoying the rest and 
refreshment so freely offered in the great light.  Brother Murray was 74 years 
old and was one of the charter members of this Lodge, in the strength and vigor 
of manhood, cheerfully, faithfully and constantly bore the heat and burden 
necessary to the permanent establishment of a newly organized Lodge, and for 30 
years faithfully adhered to his voluntarily assumed vows.  He served as J.W. 
one or more terms, with credit to himself and profit to the Lodge.  Without 
examining the Records, we believe he was the first Treasurer, and as such was 
faithful to his trust.  Therefore, in token of our appreciation of his official 
services and fidelity to the craft and of our esteem for him as a private 
member,
Resolved, 1st, That by his death the Lodge has lost one of its most honored and 
esteemed members, the family a kind and affectionate husband and father and the 
community a useful and good citizen.
2nd.  That the Lodge tenders the bereaved our kindest sympathy and condolence 
and assures them of our solicitude and care for their happiness and welfare.
3rd. That the Lodge be draped, the usual badge of mourning be worn by the 
brethren for thirty days, a page in the Record be set apart as sacred to his 
memory, and this report be spread thereon.  Also that a copy of same be sent to 
the family and published in the Advance and Tribune.
Respectfully submitted, Dan. Carpenter, M.T. Samuel, G.W. Elsea.  Com.
Attest: M.T. Samuel., Secretary.

Missouri City Items.
Morton Moore, an old and respected citizen of Clay county, living a distance of 
four miles northeast of town, died last Wednesday morning Dec. 27th, at the 
advanced age of 84 years; his remains were interred next day in the family 
burying ground.

We regret to hear that Mr. S.B. Simmonds of Kansas City, and a citizen of 
Liberty and Clay county for over thirty years, died on the 25th inst., aged 
about 63 years.  He was a master mechanic and good citizen, and his death 
deeply lamented.

Died, near Barry, Clay county, Mo., Dec. 22, 1882, Mr. S.O. Bird, after 
suffering for more that five months, aged about 40 years.
Respt’ly, J. Froman.

On the 21st ult., a man by name of E.D. Carter, living north of town, while 
under the influence of liquor, cut his throat, and took a dose of rat 
medicine.  He lived until the next day.  It is said that either would have 
killed him.

The sale of the personal estate of Ira Peters, dec’ed, last week , was well 
attended, and property sold well, under the happy inspiration of Col. Neat, the 
auctioneer.

Jan 12, 1883:
Died, at the residence of his son, John Warren, near Kearney, on the 7th inst., 
Elder Charles Warren, aged 89 years, 5 months and 7 days.
He was buried at Kearney, beside the wife of his youth, Monday in the presence 
of many friends, notwithstanding the extreme cold.  Mr. Warren moved to Clay 
county at an early day, and has resided here ever since.  He belonged to 
the “Old Baptist Church,” and has been a minister of that denomination for 
sixty or more years, always being prompt in meeting his appointments and 
obligations, religious and otherwise.  He cared nothing for the glare and 
glitter of fashionable life, but in all his dealings with his fellow men he was 
guided by the rule to do unto others as he would be done by.  He was a 
wonderfully robust man, and even as late as two years ago, would walk to any 
place in the county in preference to riding.  In the death of Mr. Warren the 
county ahs lost a valued citizen, his children a devoted father, and the church 
a strong pillar.  We shall not see his like again soon.          R.

John Reynolds died at his home four miles north of Liberty, Saturday morning 
last, in the 78th year of his age.  He was buried at Little Shoal Monday.  He 
settled in Clay county about 1820, and was a good man in the true sense, and 
those who knew him deeply lament his death.

Jan 19, 1883:
John W. Reynolds.
We know that all who knew him will be very sorry to hear of the death our much 
esteemed and venerable fellow citizen, John W. Reynolds, Esq., which occurred 
at his residence in this county on the 6th inst.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Kentucky, on the 26th day of November 1805, and came 
with his father – James Reynolds – to Clay county, Missouri, where he made his 
home – in the spring of 1820.  He was of Virginian stock.  He was twice married 
and left, surviving him, seven children – five by his first and two by his 
second wife.  The latter, also, survives him.  Mr. Reynolds died in full 
communion and membership with the Old Baptist church at Little Shoal in this 
county.  He was buried in the graveyard at the church by the side of his first 
wife and near the Rev. William Thorp, one of the pioneer preachers of that 
faith and order, and who came to the Missouri Territory in 1809.
Mr. Reynolds was a modest, unpretending man, perfectly just and unflinching in 
his integrity.  No, fact can be pointed to by any one which sullies the record 
of his long, laborious life.  Though firm, he was extremely gentle in his 
manners, loved his friends and neighbors, and his attachment to the early 
settlers of the county descended in all cases to their children.  He left a 
comfortable estate, and for many years prior to his death, his circumstances 
had been easy.
His residence in Clay county spanned the entire period of its civilized 
history, among the incidents of his early life was this: In 1821, boy though he 
was, in going on an errand for his father, rifle in hand, alone and unaided, he 
killed a large bear on the hills south of Michael Arthur’s old home place, and 
east of the block-house of Col. Shubael Allen and Col. John Thornton, which 
stood five miles southwest from Liberty.              A.

Mrs. Thomas Leonard, a most worthy and highly esteemed lady, died at her home 
in this city Monday night, aged about 35 years.  She was a daughter of Mr. John 
Halisy.  She leaves a husband and four children to mourn the loss of a devoted 
wife and mother.

Died, at Platte City, on Sunday 14th inst., a little daughter of Hon. R.P.C. 
Wilson.  Also, a 4 year old son of Judge Childs.  Diseases, diptheria and 
pneumonia.

Memorial.
Died, of diphtheria, on Monday, the 15th inst., at 5 o’clock p.m., Miss Mollie 
Welton, aged about 17 years.
She was a member of the Christian Church at Woodland; a pleasant young lady, 
admired by all who knew her.  She has gone from earth and the enjoyments of 
youth, but what are these temporary comforts, compared to a home in heaven, 
where there is no sorrow nor parting.
But wherefore weep?  Her spirit soars,
Beyond where shines the orb of day,
And angels gently lead her t the bowers,
Where endless pleasures virtue’s deeds repay.                       R.

Muddy Fork Items.
Mrs. Elmira Gillispie, wife of Geo. W. Gillispie, died at her home near Holt, 
Jan. 6th, in the 62nd year of her age.  She leaves a husband and five children 
to mourn her loss.  Her funeral was preached at Muddy Fork the 7th, by Rev. 
Black, of Liberty, to a large crowd of people.

In Memoriam.
Cecilia E. Brining, sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, January 15th, at the house of 
her uncle, W.S. Embree, after four days of patient suffering, bidding farewell 
to the evanescent beauty of earth, at the early age of twenty-five years, three 
months and two days.
When but an infant, in all her innocence and loveliness, Cecilia was brought to 
her uncle and Aunt, and watched over, cared for, and tenderly cherished, 
through childhood and maidenhood.  Less than one short year ago, she was wedded 
to the husband, who now mourns her irreparable loss.  As hand in hand they 
stood upon the threshold of their new life, how bright was their pathway, how 
radiant their hopes, life was so beautiful to their young trusting  hearts, one 
could but think and fee,
“How noiseless falls the foot of time
That only treads on flowers,”
Was this sweet life, only a short walk through elysian fields here on earth?  
Was it evanescent as the mirage?  Ah, yes! such happiness too swiftly 
flies. “Love, hoe and beauty’s bloom, are blossoms gathered for the tomb.”  
This tie, of the closest and tenderest nature, was to be, ruthlessly severed.  
Two days before the portals of heaven opened to receive our dear sister, her 
little babe was laid to rest.  Tenderly as she loved it, she was resigned, and 
lovingly said, “my little babe seems so far away, but I put my trust in the 
Lord; He will do what is right.”  Cecilia’s noble Christian life, is worthy of 
emulation.  In her love, such a devotion, in her home, such a pride and 
pleasure, in her disposition so appreciative, how precious the, must be her 
memory.  No tribute, more suggestive of her virtue than this, “She always made 
home happy.”  And in our memories, she shall bloom as lovely as ever.  To 
husband and loved one, we can only say, she will wait and watch for you, in 
that world of deathless love, with flowers that never wither, calmly and 
peacefully, resting upon her mother’s bosom.  In our loneliness and desolation, 
how sweet to think and know our darling is in Heaven.         Bertha.

Jan 26, 1883:
Another good man died at his home in this county on the 6th Jan. We allude to 
Benjamin Moberly.  He was 84 years 9 months and 15 days old, and was born in 
Madison county, Ky., and moved to Clay county in 1855, where he has resided 
ever since.  All who knew him will testify to his merits as a man and a 
citizen.  In his death the family and county have sustained an irreparable 
loss.  The old patriarch died full of years, with the respect and love of his 
fellow citizens.

The little four months old babe, of A.R. Allcorn, died Monday morning with 
congestion of the lungs.

After a lengthy suffering from cancer of the breast, Mrs. Mary A. Field, wife 
of our merchant, Melvin Field, died at her residence on St. Bernard hill last 
Saturday morning Jan. 20th, 1883.  Her remains were interred in the cemetery at 
Mt. Zion Church on Sunday at 2 o’clock p.m.
[A memorial by the Christian Woman’s Missionary Society was published on page 2 
of the March 23, 1883, issue of the Liberty Tribune.]

Feb 2, 1883:
Patrick Barry, son of Mr. Patrick Barry, of this city, died at his home near 
Gower, on the 23d, aged about 30 years.  He was a worthy young man, and his 
friends deeply lament his death.  His parents and relatives have the sympathy 
of this community in their great bereavement.  The deceased leaves a wife and 
two children.

Missouri City Items.
We little thought, when we noted one week since that Dr. McClelland and Thos. 
R. Reed, were on the sick list, that our next communication would bear the sad 
intelligence of the death of both.

Missouri City Items.
Died, Friday, January 26th ult., at his residence in this city, Dr. N.M. 
McClelland, of malarial fever.  The Dr. had only been confined to his bed about 
one week.  His body was taken in charge and interred by the Masonic Order of 
which he was a respected member.

Missouri City Items.
Mrs. Dorton, wife of our esteemed neighbor, James T. Dorton, while on a visit 
to relatives in Orrick a short time since, was stricken down with an acute 
attack of pneumonia, and with all the skill of medicine and kind nursing passed 
to her final rest last Sunday morning about January 28th inst.  Her remains 
were interred in our cemetery next day.

Missouri City Items.
Died, at his residence in this city Tuesday morning Jan. 30th inst., of Pluro-
pneumonia, Thos. C. Reed, in the 66th year of his age.  Mr. Reed was a pioneer 
settler in this city, being among our first citizens, has been Postmaster for a 
number of years which office he filled faithfully, was a kind neighbor and 
leaves many friends to mourn his departure.  He was buried with Masonic honors 
of which body he was an active and respected member, in our city cemetery 
Wednesday the 31st, followed by a large concourse of sympathetic friends.

Feb 9, 1883:
Claytonville Items.
Mrs. Tom. Wilson, died on the 1st of this month.  She was a very consistent 
Christian lady and leaves many sympathizing friends.  Her age was about fifty 
years.

Died in Clinton county, at the residence of his son-in-law, James Johnson, on 
the 29th ult., Robert Walker, aged about 84 years.  He was a resident of Clay 
county for many years, and up to some year or two since, and had many friends 
here.  Thus ahs passed off the stage another old landmark of our county.  He 
was interred at Ebenezer church near Grayson.

Feb 16, 1883:
John Jeff. Raymond (brother of R.L. and S.G. Raymond, of this county) died at 
his home in Platte county on 7th inst., aged 46 years.  He was buried in the 
new cemetery in Liberty on the 8th.  He was a good citizen, and leaves a wife 
and four children to mourn his death.

Fannie Lee, colord, died Saturday at Mr. Merritt Arnold’s, in this county, at 
an advanced age.  Her exact age was not known.  She remembered many incidents 
of the war of 1812, and that 84 years ago she was a widow with on child.  She 
was at least 100 years old.

Obituary.
Died, January 15th, 1883, of diphtheria, near Pratherville, in this county, 
Miss Mollie Welton, daughter of Solomon and Louisa W. Welton, aged 16 years, 3 
months and 1 day.  She was buried at Woodland church.
I baptized her last August on a confession of her faith in Christ; since that 
time she has been a constant reader of the Bible to the day of her death.  Her 
sickness did not cause her to deviate from her daily practice, and one 
remarkable thing about her reading after she was prostrated – she kept a pen 
and ink by her bedside, and when she closed the book to rest, she drew a pen 
mark under the last verse the entire length of it, thus leaving her indelible 
mark that time will never erase.  That book is a treasure to her loved ones; a 
monument, expressed in these lines:
“The soul inherits mortal youth,
Lasting as eternal truth,
Where loved ones dwell, none e’er grow old,
Winter is bright and seems not cold.
We oft have read in God’s own word,
The sentence of our blessed Lord;
Of her who did, of what few would,
He said, “She hat done what she could.”
She peacefully passed away from earth, leaving her aged parents and three 
brothers dear, and many relatives and friends who will miss her, sadly miss 
her, in the busy cheerful walks of life; but one by one we are passing over, 
and our separation will not be long.  May we all be ready when death comes, is 
my prayer.          B.C. Stephens.

Kearney Items.
Died, on the 9th inst., little Jack Courtney, son of Mrs. Rena Estes.  He was 
no more than ten years old, but showed unmistakable signs of a useful manhood, 
had he bee spared so long.  His sickness and suffering were long, and we should 
rejoice that he has been freed from all pain, while young and so innocent.

Feb 23, 1883:
Mrs. Sarah A. McGee, widow of Col. E.M. McGee, died at her home in Kansas City, 
on Tuesday, aged 60 years.  Her husband was known as Milt McGee and laid off 
McGee’s addition to Kansas City.

Missouri City Items.
Miss Jennie McNeely died at her home in this city last Monday night, after a 
long suffering with consumption.

Mar 2, 1883:
Obituary.
Died, February 24th, 1883, Linnie McGinness, aged fourteen years, eight months 
and one day.
About one year ago she made a profession of religion and united with the 2nd 
Baptist church of Liberty, Mo.  She was a remarkably thoughtful child, and from 
the day of her baptism gave the most satisfactory evidences of her conversion.  
During her last illness she was patient and uncomplaining unto the end.
Her life work was done, and the all loving Father took her to the joy and 
gladness of His house.
God grant that the father, mother, and little brother, may be able to say:
“A little while, then we shall dwell forever,
Within our bright, our everlasting home,
Where time, or space, or death can no more sever
Our grief-wrung hearts, and pain can never com.
‘Tis but a little while, the way is dreary, 
The night is dark, but we are nearing land;
O, for the rest of heaven, for we are weary,
And long to mingle with the deathless band.”
B. G. T.

Mr. Charlie Brooks, a young man of considerable promise, and son of Col. N.B. 
Brooks, of this county, died in Montana Ter., a few days ago, and his remains 
arrived here Wednesday morning and were taken to his father’s for interment.

Mar 9, 1883:
Mr. Jake Hedricks, of the Howdeshell neighborhood, was buried at Woodland 
Sunday.  He died with erysipelas, and was sick but 3 days.

Death of Charles Brooks.
One of the saddest deaths that it has ever been my fate to record is that of 
Charles Brooks, son of N.B. Brooks, of this county.  He had been out West 
engaged in hunting with the Stone brothers, also of this county.  Their scene 
of operations was in the cold and stormy Northwest.  Charles Brooks and William 
Stone were neighbor boys, and most intimate friends.  As the following details 
will show, that friendship continued unabated until the end came in the death 
of Charles Brooks.  He was his mother’s favorite son, and was respected and 
loved by all who knew him.  A mother weeps for the untimely end of her son, and 
numerous friends and acquaintances mourn his loss.  Charles Brooks was born on 
the 22nd day of September, A.D. 1860.
…..He died at about 9:30 o’clock on the morning of the 4th day of February, 
1883.
…..The remains reached Liberty on the morning of the 27th, and were interred at 
his grandfather’s, John R. Keller, on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, at 4 p.m.
[The entire story is published at length on page 2 of the Mar 9 issue.]

Death of a Good Boy.
Died, in this city on Sunday morning last, Sylvester Irwin Fraher, son of James 
and Ellen Fraher, aged 13 years.  He was a nice behaved and promising little 
boy, and his death is a severe blow to his family, and deep regret to his 
playmates, and numerous friends of the family.  His funeral took place at the 
Catholic Church Monday, and his burial at the old cemetery.

Kearney Items.
Died, Little Edith Wilson, daughter of R.P. Wilson of our town.  She was a 
winning little creature.  We know ‘twas hard for the parents to give up a 
treasure so dear – but remember it is only for a little while, and you’ll have 
her again, throughout endless ages.

In Memoriam.
Died – McCall.  Mrs. Sarah R., wife of the late John B.V. McCall, of Platte 
county, Mo., departed this life in Kansas City, Mo., March 3rd, 1883.  She died 
of heart disease, after a lingering illness of nine months, and was buried at 
Barry, Clay county, MO., Sunday the 4th inst., beside her husband and children, 
mother, brother and friends.
The deceased was the daughter of Edmund G. and Ann M. Vaughan, dec’d, was born 
near Fredericksburg, Va., May, 1830, and with her parents moved to Fayette 
county, Ky., in 1831.  On the eve of their departure for Missouri, in 1835, her 
father died, and her mother, with four little children, William A.M., Sarah R., 
Mary J. and E. Gustavus, moved to Clay county, Mo., where, in 1837, the widowed 
mother married Clayton Tillery, Esq., now deceased.
In the year 1853, the subject of this sketch was married to J.B.V. McCall, who 
died in 1864, and to them was born three children, only one of whom survives 
her parents, their daughter, Mrs. Anne Bucklin, who continued to live with her 
mother until her death.
The life of the deceased must be her eulogy as it has left itself impressed 
upon the minds of her friends and acquaintances, fixed there by her kindness of 
heart, good actions, exemplary conduct and pure and stainless character.
Her religion was her life’s actions, without display or professions, guided 
solely by her reason and judgment, and her surroundings.  And when the last 
hours – moments – came that called her to surrender her life, she met the 
summons with that marked courage and fortitude that had ever been a 
distinguishing characteristic of her life, and with her little family in the 
cemetery at Barry, she awaits that resurrection born of the sunshine and dew – 
dust to dust, and the spirit to the God that gave it.        V.

Mar 16, 1883:
Obituary. – Earnest N. Edwards, born and raised in Clay county, and a grand son 
of the late Edward Darnell, died at his home at Newbern, Tenn., on Sunday 
February 11th, of consumption, at the age of 31 years.
[The obit continues on page 3 of this issue]

Died, at her home in this county, on the 4th day of December, 1882, Mrs. Lavica 
D. Vance, wife of Willis Vance, aged 69 years, 11 months and 4 days.  Mrs. 
Vance was an earnest member of the Christian Church, and was beloved by all who 
knew her, for her many virtues.  She was buried in the family cemetery at home.

Died, in this city, of consumption, on Tuesday morning, March 13th, 1883, Mrs. 
Kate Morrison, wife of Thos. Morrison, aged 58 years.

Died, in this city, of inflammation of the stomach, on Wednesday night, March 
14th, 1883, Mr. J.M. McGinness, aged about 55 years.

Mar 23, 1883:
Death of Wm. A. Thompson.
The Tribune regrets to announce the death of Wm. A. Thompson, late editor of 
the Mo. City Chronicle.  The family have our heartfelt sympathy in their great 
bereavement.  The editor of the Paris Mercury, who was intimate with the 
deceased, pays the following merited tribute to his memory:
Wm. A. Thompson, editor of the Salisbury Chronicle, late of Moberly, died at 
his residence in Salisbury, Mo., at 4 ½ o’clock Monday afternoon, He was well 
known in this State as a journalist of ability, and a good true man everyway.  
He leaves many friends who feel keen regret at his death.  He leaves a wife and 
three children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father.  We 
have known him from his youth up to the time of his death, and can say we never 
knew a more honest, generous, frank and true-hearted man.  He was quiet and 
unobtrusive, yet his mind was highly cultivated and few knew his real worth.  
Death has fallen upon our old friend and he sleeps.  After a life full of toil, 
pain and suffering, he has put off this mortality and been clothed with the 
bright immortality of the other world.  His disease was consumption. – Paris 
Mercury.

Died,  in Liberty, Mo., March 14th, 1883, John Madison McGinness, aged 54 
years. 
Mr. McGinness wa a kind neighbor, a useful citizen and a devoted husband and 
father.  In early life he united with the Christian Church at Mt. Gilead, in 
Clay county, and was a member of that Church when he died.  He never seemed to 
recover from the shock occasioned by the death of his daughter Linnie, which 
occurred about three weeks ago.
May the God of all grace comfort the hearts of his bereaved wife and children, 
and help them to say:
“Let us be patient, God has taken from us
The earthly treasures upon which we leaned;
That from the fleeting things which lie around us,
Our clinging hearts should be forever weaned.”                A. Friend.

Acme Items.
Miss Minne Reddish, daughter of A.K. Reddish, formerly of this county, but now 
of Kansas City, died from a combination of diseases, on Friday, 16th inst.  She 
was buried in the cemetery at Barry, on the 18th, Elder Froman delivering the 
funeral services.  Sweet girl, thy warfare o’er, rest in peace.

Mar 30, 1883:
Mr. Madison B. Alder, a very worthy citizen, died at his home near 
Pratherville, on the 19th inst., aged 80 years.  He was a son-in-law of Judge 
Thorp.

Mrs. J.A. Trumbo died at her home near this city Friday night, after a 
protracted illness of consumption.  She was a devoted wife, mother and 
Christian, and universally beliked by all who knew her.

Apr 6, 1883:
Elder W.C. Rogers will preach the funeral of Mrs. F.M. McCormack, the 2nd 
Sunday, (8th day of this month), at Parkville, in Methodist Church, at 3 
o’clock p.m.

Rev. Lucien Wright, of Lafayette, a minister of the Old Baptist church, and a 
man of considerable ability and reputation, died at the residence of Mr. A.J. 
Wilson, near this city, on the 30th ult.  His remains were taken to Lafayette 
county for burial.

Died, in Gosneyville, Clay co., on 27th March, of typhoid fever, Nellie, 
daughter of Dr. J.C. Sutherland, aged 3 years, 9 mos. and 4 days.

In Memoriam.
Died, March 19th, 1883, at his home near Pratherville, Mo., Mr. Matt B. Alder, 
son of the late D.P. Alder, of this county.
The subject of this sketch was born March 19th, 1852, in Clay county, Mo.  
Professed faith in Christ when about 17 years old and united with the Christian 
Church, of which he died a member.  For some time previous to his death he 
served his Church as Elder and a sister in his congregation said to me: “His 
family will not miss him more than we; he was our main spoke.”  He leaves a 
wife, two children, four sisters and two brothers to mourn his sudden demise.  
May God bless them.  As a son, he was ever obedient; as a brother, kind and 
affectionate; as a husband and father, he was loving and indulgent; as a 
neighbor, accommodating and obliging; as a friend, faithful and true.  He was 
ever ready to administer to the wants and comfort of others.  As relatives of 
our departed loved one, may we leave the unknown and the unknowable to God, and 
trust Him for the future, feeling assured that in the light of eternity we 
shall be permitted to solve the mysteries of earth.  May God direct all things 
and comfort our afflicted hearts.      Sister B. A. C. 

Apr 13, 1883:
Missouri City Items.
The little child of James Huston, died last Friday morning with scarlet fever.

Missouri City Items.
Mr. J.H. Treloar, while on a lengthy visit to his mother, at this place, died 
last Wednesday morning of pulmonary consumption.  His remains were taken to 
Mexico, Mo., for interment.

Apr 20, 1883:
From Breezy Hill.
Mrs. Louisa Owen died Monday, 9th inst., aged 78 years.  She was a member of 
the M.E. Church, South, for 65 years.  She lived the life of the righteous, and 
died the death of the same.  May God bless the bereaved family.

Apr 27, 1883:
Death of Capt. W.D. Hubbell.
On Saturday morning last, after an illness of but a few days, Capt. William D. 
Hubbell died at the residence of his son, John P. Hubbell, in Columbia.  
Captain Hubbell was a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was born January 11, 
1798, and was therefore upwards of 85 years of age.  Being left an orphan at 
six years he was at the age of 14 sent to an uncle in Georgetown, Kentucky, who 
dissuaded him from an early ambition to become a sailor.  At the age of 18 ye 
went on the river and followed the vocation of a steamboatman until he was 
nearly 50 years of age.  On September 17, 1822 he was married in Franklin 
county, Virginia, to Miss E.E. Price, daughter of the late John Price.  Both he 
and his wife entered the Baptist church in 1825, and both remained faithful and 
useful members until their deaths.  They were baptized by Rev. John Taylor.
He was a member of the Yellowstone expediton which ascended the Missouri river 
in 1818, being clerk of the expedition.  This was the first steam boat 
expedition that ever penetrated the upper waters of the Missouri.
He took an active part in the organization of William Jewell College and was 
during his entire life one of its warmest and most valued friends.
In 1839 they removed to Missouri and settled in Howard county, whence they 
removed to Clay county in 1841: They aided in the organization of Liberty 
Baptist Church.  They removed to Columbia some 15 years since, and on January 
26, 1874 Mrs. Hubbell died.
They left a large family of children and grand-children, all filling honored 
positions in life. – Columbia Herald.

Death of John H. Robinson.
Still another good man dead.  On Wednesday John H. Robinson died after an 
illness of several weeks.  He was an honored and useful citizen, obliging 
neighbor, steadfast friend and loving husband and father.  His death is a 
calamity to his county, neighbors and family, and is deeply deplored.  He was 
aged about 45 years.

Mrs. Sarah C. Frost, wife of F.C. Frost, and daughter of the late Judge James 
H. Birch, died in Plattsburg, on the 16th inst., in the 47th year of her age.  
She was a lady of rare accomplishments and intellectual endowments, and her 
death is greatly regretted by her large circle of friends.

Death of Lafayette Grimes.
Another good citizen has passed away.  On Wednesday Mr. Lafayette Grimes died 
at his home some 6 miles northwest of Liberty, after a protracted illness.  In 
his death Clay county has lost one of her best citizens, his immediate friends 
a good neighbor, and his family a model husband and father.  His death is 
deeply lamented, and the family have the earnest sympathies of the people in 
their sad affliction.
He was buried at Little Shoal Church with Masonic rites.

IN MEMORY OF LITTLE JIMMIE.
Died, November 13th, 1882, Jimmie W., son of Silas and Lizzie Pipes, aged 2 
years and 8 months.
[Poem continues in publication on page 3.]

May 4, 1883:
Wm. Duvall, a pioneer of Lafayette County, died there last week, aged 70.

Mrs. Lizzie Stevenson, wife of Peter Stevenson, and daughter of Thos. H. 
Warren, died on the 26th ult., aged 17 years.

A very appropriate and tasty monument has been put up in the new cemetery over 
the grave of Mrs. Susie Adkins, wife of Col. E. V. Adkins.  The work was put up 
by Mr. Walwork, of this city.

Mrs, Wm. Pence, living West of town, died last Friday aged about 35 years.  She 
was a lady whose death will be sincerely regretted.

May 11, 1883:
A monument has just been put up in the new cemetery in this city over the 
graves of Col. John Thornton and Elizabeth thornton, his wife.  Col. T. died in 
1847, and his wife about 1856.  The monument is of the finest Red Scotch 
Granite, and stands about 21 feet high, and is of fine proportions and tasty 
design.  In a word, it is in perfect symmetry, and is a fitting tribute to that 
sterling old pioneer and his wife, and does honor to their children who had it 
erected.  It is not often a monument is put up over the dead 36 years after 
death.  

In the same lot and close to the Thornton monument, has just been put up a 
medium sized, but very elegant Red Scotch Granite monument over Mrs. Adaliza 
Morton, daughter of Col. Thornton.  It is also from the house of Mr. Pfeiffer 
of St. Joe, and her daughter, Mrs. Murphy, of Montana Ter., had it erected.  
Mrs. Morton died about 1867, in Weston, Mo.

May 18, 1883:
Missouri City Items.
Died last Saturday morning, at her residence three miles east of town, of brain 
fever, Mrs. N.R. Boyer, after an illness of but a few hours – her remains were 
interred next day in our City Cemetery.

Missouri City Items.
We announce with deep regret the death of Mrs. N.R. Boyer, of Fishing River 
Township.  Only last Monday week she was in our office in perfect health.  How 
true is the adage, that in the “midst of life we are in death.”

In Memory.
Of Lafayette Grimes, who departed this life April 25th, 1883.
[Poem continues in this issue on page 3.]

Obituary.
Died, April 26th, 1883, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson, wife of Peter Stevenson and 
daughter of Thomas and Lucy Warren, aged 18 years, 8 months and 3 days.
almost a year ago she made a profession of religion and united with the 
Providence Baptist Church.  She was a remarkably thoughtful woman, and from the 
day of her baptism gave the most satisfactory evidences of her conversion.  
During her last illness she was patient and uncomplaining to the end.  Her life 
work and the All-loving Father took her to the joy and gladness of His home.  
God grant that the father, mother, husband, sisters, brother and little infant 
may be able to say, it is the Lord’s will, we will not complain.
[Poem continues in this issue on page 3.]

May 25, 1883:
Resolutions.
At a called meeting of Liberty Lodge No. 31, A.F.& A.M., on the 26th day of 
April, 1883, for the purpose of giving Masonic burial to our deceased friend 
and brother, Lafayette Grimes, who departed this life April 25th, 1883, the 
undersigned, appointed as a committee on resolutions, do respectfully submit 
the following:
Whereas, In the beneficent wisdom of God it was meet that the scythe of time 
should, in the zenith of his honorable manhood, sever the brittle thread of 
life that bound our brother, Lafayette Grimes, to earthly walks, and that he, 
at the sound of the Master’s gavel, has mounted that theological ladder which 
Jacob in his vision saw, ascending from earth to heaven, there to report his 
stewardship and receive the wages due him; therefore, be it – 
Resolved, That we, his brethren of the mystic tie, while we mourn his absence 
from the craft, and deplore the loss to society of one who performed his every 
duty well as brother, husband, father, friend, yet have we left for consolation 
the well grounded hope that he is even now safely moored in that peaceful 
harbor where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary find sweet rest.
Resolved, That the members of Liberty Lodge No. 31 wear the usual badge of 
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved.  That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Liberty Tribune 
and the Liberty Advance for publication, also, that a copy he delivered to the 
family of the deceased in token of our sympathy.
Jas. E. Lincoln,  Thos. F. Messick,  John Dougherty.  Com.

Jun 1, 1883:
Gone to rest!  Uncle John dykes, aged about 89 years, died at the residence of 
this son Charles, on Sunday, May 27th, and was buried at Mt. Gilead on the 
following Monday.  Funeral services by Rev. Trader.  He lived a long and useful 
Christian life, and had as few enemies as any man in the world.  The bereaved 
family have the sympathy of their many friends.

Jun 8, 1883:
Died, Monday night May 28th, 1883, Bertha, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
A.J. Jones, aged 4 years 2 months and 18 days.  She took her bed about ten days 
ago, and grew rapidly worse until her death.  She was a very interesting child, 
the idol of her parents, and a great comfort to her grandmother.  The family 
have the sympathy of this entire community in this their sad bereavement.  
Columbia (Ky.) Spectator.
The deceased was a grandchild of L.H. Bryant, of Liberty.

Jun 15, 1883:
Mrs. Mary Brundt, a true and sincere Christian, has gone to her reward.  A year 
ago, last September, she went to Illinois, to some of her relatives, wit the 
intention of returning this coming fall.  Mrs. B. secured friends wherever she 
went.  She died 26th ult., aged 52.  

Jun 29, 1883:
Death Loves a Shining Mark.
It is with deep regret we announce the death of Miss Mollie Fraher, daughter of 
Mr. Jas. Fraher, aged about 19 years.  She died of that dread disease, 
consumption.  She was a very interesting young lady, highly cultivated and 
beloved by all her acquaintances, and her untimely death will be a shock to 
them.  The family have the sincere sympathy of our people in their great 
affliction.

Jul 6, 1883:
In Memoriam.
Of Miss Mollie E. Fraher, who departed this Life June 27th, 1883.
Again the dark-robed angel of death, which is always hovering over us like an 
ill-omened bird of prey, has ruthlessly torn from our midst a bright young girl 
just in the bloom of early womanhood, when her amiable nature had so twined 
itself around the hearts of relatives and friends, as to make the blow fall 
with double sadness.  Only a few short months have passed since her sorrow-
stricken family was called upon to mourn the loss of a dear little boy, at 
whose dying bedside was contracted the dread disease, which has now terminated 
so fatally.
[Eulogy and poem continues at length in this issue on page 3.]

Jul 27, 1883:
Death of Hugh McGowan.
Intelligence of the death of our much esteemed fellow citizen, Hugh McGowan, 
Esq., at his home near Liberty, in this county, on the 20th inst., was a shock 
to the entire community.  He was engaged in hauling hay, and, losing his 
balance, fell from a wagon and was instantly killed.  The manner of his death 
stirred in the bosoms of his friends contradictory emotions – joy in that death 
ensued quickly and painlessly, but sharp regret in that he was taken away 
without warning or the opportunity of giving to his family and acquaintances 
his parting words of tenderness and wisdom.
Mr. McGowan was born November 12th, 1822, in County Leitrim, Ireland.  He came 
to America in 1841, and finally settled for life in Clay county, Mo., in May, 
1851.  He was married in Portland, Maine, November 3d, 1847.  He leaves a wife 
and seven children – all above want in honorable positions.
….In religious faith, Mr. McGowan was a Catholic, and was in full fellowship 
with his church.  He was buried in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery, near Kansas City, 
on the 22nd inst., in accordance with the service and usage of his Church.
[The eulogy and tribute extend at length in this publication on page 2 of this 
issue.]
[There is published in this same issue another lengthy eulogy and tribute on 
page 3.]
[Another tribute of respect was published on August 3, on page 2.]
[Another tribute “In Memoriam” was published on August 3, on page 3.]

Walnut Grove Items.
July 20th, 1883.  Death, the relentless enemy of our race, has smitten to the 
tomb one of our most valued neighbors, Mrs. Ruth Perry, in the very prime of 
life, leaving grief and desolation in a once happy home of a husband and three 
children, and thrown a shadow of regret over the whole neighborhood.  Mrs. 
Perry in the discharge of her domestic duties, had few equals; as an 
affectionate wife and indulgent mother, her loss is irreparable; as a good 
neighbor, a firm friend to the poor and needy, she was invaluable.  The many 
friends who attended her in the two weeks of her sickness, evinced the esteem 
in which she was universally held by all who knew her.  Her presence in any 
circle always dispelled everything like formality, and scattered sunshine all 
around.  We extend to the husband and children in this, the darkest hour of 
desolation, our heartfelt sympathy.

We regret to hear that William Frick, son of Henry Frick, of this county, 
committed suicide at his home in Kansas, last Friday.  No particulars.  He was 
a worthy and highly thought of young man.

It is with regret that we hear that Mrs. Simon Bates died on Tuesday.  She was 
a good woman and her death is greatly regretted.

We learn that Sam. Martin, of Clinton county, was killed by lightning the other 
day on his way home from Plattsburg.  Mr. M. was raised in Clay county.

Joseph C., son of W.F. and Elizabeth Liggett, died of flux on the 24th inst.

Aug 3, 1883
Death of Dr. Ready.
An old resident of St. Louis and member of the medical profession passed away 
last night.  At 11:15 p.m. Dr. Thomas C. Ready died of Bright’s disease of the 
kidneys.  The doctor was born in Georgetown, Kentucky July 11, 1828, was 
educated at Columbia, and graduated in medicine at Transylvania College, 
Lexington.  Thirty – three years ago he married in Independence, Mo., Annie, 
daughter of Dr. Belt.  There he practiced his profession for three years and 
then went to St. Louis, where he first engaged in mercantile pursuits.  In 
societies, on account of his ability and estimable qualities, he held high 
rank.  He was Grand Master of Masons in Missouri in 1878, and was first Master 
of Tuscan Lodge, 360, A.F. and A.M., of which he remained a member until his 
death, having reached the thirty-second degree.  He was also a member of the 
Ancient Order of United Workmen and of the Odd Fellows.  In religion he was a 
Southern Methodist.  He will be buried at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.  The 
Grand Lodge of Missouri escorted by Tuscan Lodge, will perform the Masonic 
rites.  In his business, his lodge his family, and his citizenship he was 
recognized as a man of many virtues and few faults.  
The deceased was a step-son of Mrs. Ready of this city.  Many years ago he read 
medicine with Dr. Morton of Liberty.  He was a model gentleman.
[Knights Templar tribute published on August 10.]

Suicide of Wm. H. Frick.
Wm. H. Frick, of Clifton tp., who is quite well known in this part of the 
county, committed suicide Thursday night, the 19th, by shooting himself through 
the head with a revolver, in his own house.  He had been depressed all day, and 
gloomy for some weeks.  The evening of the fatal day his wife, thinking to 
dismiss his forebodings, prevailed on him to go to church in the neighborhood, 
and they went, returning at ten o’clock.  Frick declined to undress and prepare 
for retiring, saying it was no use, as he could not sleep, and Mrs. F. decided 
that she would not retire either, but stay up and watch him.  Getting tired, 
she lay down on the bed without disrobing, and fell into a doze.  About 
midnight she sprang up at the report of a revolver, and saw before her, lying 
on the floor, her husband, weltering in his blood.  He had taken the revolver 
from the top of the safe or shelf, in the same room.
There being no Coroner James Wiley, Esq., of this city, was called to act, and 
on Friday held a Coroner’s inquest.  Of course the verdict was that Frick came 
to his death by his own hands, while in a state of mental aberration.
It was shown at the inquest that Frick had been suffering for a long time, and 
had repeatedly remarked to his wife, while depressed, that he did not care to 
live, but for her and the children, and that at such times he invariably looked 
with tenderness and pity on the children.  He is reported to have expressed 
dissatisfaction with his financial condition, saying he had not been getting 
along as he should or might; but as he was not involved in debt, this could 
hardly seem to be real cause of his insanity.
Mr. Frick was a large man and physically well built.  He was honest and moral, 
and had no enemies.  His age was about thirty years.  He leaves a wife and four 
children.  His parents live in Clay county, Missouri.  Wilson county (Kansas) 
Advocate.

Walnut Grove Items.
Mr. Sam Martin’s remains were brought to the old family graveyard for 
interment, on the A.E. Martin farm.  He resided in Clinton county, and on his 
way home from Plattsburg, he, and horse were instantly killed by lightning.

Died near this city on the 31st ult., Nora, infant daughter of Jas. R. and 
Bettie Garvey.
“Not the ripe ears alone,
But gentle flowers new blown,
Fall with the reapers’ stroke.
This blossom of thy love,
The reaper, death has broke,
Yet, mother! look above,
And soothe thy bosom’s pain,
For there in Paradise they flower thou shall regain.”

Death of Dr. A.T. Guthrie.
Platte City, MO., July 28.Dr. A.T. Guthrie, one of the oldest physicians and 
citizens and one of the wealthiest men of the county, died today.  His wife 
died a fortnight ago in Tennessee.  His son and only child lies seriously ill.

Holt Items.
The infant child of W.E. Dugger died last Wednesday, and was buried in the New 
Hope cemetery.  Mr. Dugger and wife have our sympathies in this their 
bereavement.  “Death spares neither the tender bud nor the full-blown rose.”

From Claytonville.
Mrs. Thomas Rhodus died last night, the 27th, and was buried this evening at 
Shady Grove Church.  She suffered for several months with that dreadful 
disease, consumption, which is becoming so common in our country.  She was a 
consistent Christian lady – and bore her sufferings with that fortitude that 
none but a Christian can do.  She leaves a husband and several small children 
and a wide circle of friends to mourn their loss.

Aug 10, 1883:
Died, in this county July 27th, 1883, of consumption, Mrs. Lizzie Rhodus, in 
the 27th year of her age.

Obituary.
Died, in this county July 24th, 1883, Mr. Warfield Mosby, in the 58th year of 
his age.
Mr. Mosby was an upright citizen, a kind father and husband and a true friend.  
He was married to Miss Cordelia Goode, June 28th, 1847.  Eleven children 
blessed their union, eight of whom are still living.  He was buried in the 
family cemetery near Barry.  May God’s guidance and grace be granted to the 
bereaved family.         J. Froman.

Died, in this city on the 8th inst., Robert Emmet Fraher, son of Jas. Fraher, 
aged about 13 years.  He was a very promising boy, and his death is especially 
sad, as the family has been greatly afflicted – Robert being the third death 
within a year.  The family have the sincere sympathy of this community in their 
severe afflictions.

Aug 17, 1883:
Death of Mrs. Pence.
Mrs. Jane Pence died at her residence in this city, on Monday last, of cancer 
of the stomach.  She was the widow of Lewis Pence, deceased, and was an old 
resident of Platte county, her and her husband coming here at an early day.  
Mrs. Pence was a model woman and one whose loss will be felt in our community 
and by her large circle of friends in particular.  She was a Christina lady, 
fond parent and an esteemed and highly respected friend.  The funeral occurred 
on Tuesday evening, and was very largely attended; services were conducted at 
the family residence by Rev. J. Clay and the remains were interred at Pleasant 
Ridge cemetery.  Weston Chronicle.

Bro. G.W. Stout delivered a funeral sermon on the death of James Bridges, last 
Sabbath, as per announcement.  His discourse was divided into four heads: 1st, 
Man as a sinner; 2d, His helplessness while in that condition; 3rd, A knowledge 
of his release from the sin by vicarious atonement; 4th, His glorious 
resurrection.

Holt Items.
Henry Nolan’s youngest child died last Sunday.

Holt Items.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. Harris, died last Saturday.  Dr. McConnell 
was the attending physician.

We regret to hear that F.M. Hutchinson, of Missouri City, died at the Lunatic 
Asylum in St. Joseph, a few days ago.  He was a good man and his death deeply 
regretted by his acquaintance.

Aug 24, 1883:
Holt Creakings.
It was no ordinary feeling or sorrow that chilled the many friends of Jas. Gee 
when it was announced on our streets last Saturday morning that he had finished 
his life’s work and had journeyed into the land of souls.  Mr. Gee was formerly 
a prominent business man of this place and was highly esteemed by all who knew 
him.  His funeral was preached to a large audience last Sunday at the Christian 
Church in Haynesville, where his remains were brought for interment.  “They 
shall g home at night and find it morning there.”

Aug 31, 1883:
Died, at his residence 9 miles of Richmond, on Monday, August 20, 1883, of 
dropsy of the heart, Capt. John C. Garner, at the age of 72 years.  Mr. Garner, 
was born in Clark County, Kentucky, January 21, 1811.  His father was Col. 
Jesse W. Garner, a carpenter and architect, also the original contractor and 
builder of the Missouri Penitentiary.  The deceased was a brother to Dr. H.C. 
and Col. C.T. Garner, prominent citizens of Richmond.  Richmond Conservator.

Sep 7, 1883:
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Rebekah Berkley, (wife of Edward Berkley, deceased,) died at her home in 
Clay county, after a brief illness, on the morning of September 1st, in the 
seventieth year of her age.
More than forty years ago, she, with her companion, left her childhood home in 
Bourbon county, Ky., and came to this County.  Here a mother’s responsible life 
has been passed; tenderly she has watched over her family, and well has she 
guarded home, by her enlivening presence and words of counsel.  For nine long 
years, she has walked alone, clad in the weeds of widowhood.  through many 
years she has lived a noble Christian life, worthy of emulation.  We can but 
interrogate, why does a chastening hand, so often remind us of our mortality; 
why in her life of immolation, when no anxiously she awaited the arrival of her 
youngest child, who had been absent from her almost two years, was she to hear 
the gentle call, that must be obeyed.  And why did the Reaper come, when an 
only son, was miles away from the parental roof.  God’s ways we cannot fathom.  
Nor can we stay the summons, come when it will, “at morn, at noon, or 
eventide.”  Though she was not to feel the tender caresses, of her children, 
there was on faithful friend to assist medical skill, in alleviating pain.  O, 
when the cold, clammy damp of dissolution rests upon the feeble frame, and life 
cannot be prolonged, ‘tis then we call in question the inscrutability of our 
Heavenly father.
Let the bleeding heart mourn, the Christian hope will radiate the gloom.  We 
are a garland of bright immortelles, and remember a father’s protecting care, a 
mother’s deathless love, and try to say, “It is well.”  By and by the sunlight 
of the eternal hills will break, and in the morning’s dawn, we shall awake to a 
grand immortality.      B.  B.

Sep 14, 1883:
Died, on Sept. 7th, at his home in Fishing River Township, Mr. John Smith, aged 
81 years, 7 mos. and 23 days.  He died of old age and palsy, and was a good man 
and splendid citizen.

From Northeast Corner.
Death visited our neighborhood, last week, and claimed for its own the infant 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hubbard.  They have the sympathy of the entire 
community.

Sep 21, 1883:
Death of Edwin Daniel Bell.
After we had gone to press last Thursday, we learned of the death of Edwin d. 
Bell at his home four miles east of city.  He was aged, we would judge, about 
65 years, and had been a citizen of Clay county most, if not all of his life.  
Every one who knew the deceased, will accord to him the proud appellation of 
an “honest man – God’s noblest work.”  He was a valued citizen in all the walks 
of life – and a true Christian.  HE loved his church and could not do too much 
for its advancement.  In his death his family have been deprived of a devoted 
husband and father, and the county a citizen whose place will be hard to fill, 
and the church a zealous member and never-failing prop in every time of need.  
He was a son-in-law of that good pioneer, the late David McQuiddy.  For years 
he had been the President of the Missouri City Sav. Bank, and had done much in 
giving that institution the high reputation it enjoys.
Edwin D. Bell was always foremost in every good work, and an advocate of every 
public enterprise which he conceived would prove beneficial to the county.  He 
had raised a good sized family, all of whom are grown, and most of them 
occupying honored positions in society.  A large number of his neighbors and 
friends attended his burial.  Peace to his ashes.”

Died, near Craig, in Holt county, Mo., at the residence of her niece, Mrs. 
Addie Odell, on the 18th inst., Miss Teresa Simms, in the 84th year of her 
age.  She had been a citizen of Clay county for over fifty years, and was noted 
for her “godly walk and conversation.”  As a neighbor and friend she was 
devoted and steadfast, and attended strictly to her own business and allowed 
other to do the same.  she was the last of a large family, and the daughter of 
a Revolutionary soldier, (the late Richard Simms) who died about 33 years ago 
in this county.  She was an aunt of Mrs. Samuel Ringo, Mrs. E. Rouse, and the 
late Mrs. R.H. Miller and Mrs. V.S. McCoun, andn a sister of the late Seldon, 
John and B.F. Simms.  “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.”

Sep 28, 1883:
A.W. Wyman died at his home in Excelsior on the 25th inst., aged 50 years.

Oct 5, 1883:
Tribute of Respect.
A tribute to Mary E. Drew, eldest daughter of D.B. and L. Drew, who fell asleep 
in Jesus, after sixteen days of patient suffering, on the evening of September 
29th, 1883, aged eleven years and three months.
On last Sabbath morning the Presbyterian Sabbath School, of which little Mary 
was a faithful member, adopted the following resolutions, relative to the 
irreparable loss sustained by her death.
[The tribute continues with resolutions.]

A Pioneer Gone. – Platte City Landmark.
At noon last Monday there died at his home, two miles southwest of Hampton, in 
this county, one of the pioneers of the Platte Purchase – the next oldest in 
Platte – the venerable Edward Clark.  His death of course, was no surprise, for 
he had long since compassed the limit of ordinary life, and broken in health, 
complacently awaited the final summons.  When it came it found him willing, if 
not anxious, to go. 
Briefly, and so fare as we have been able to ascertain it, the history of this 
venerable gentleman is as follows:
Edward Clark, of Virginia and revolutionary ancestry, was born near Athens, 
Fayette county, Ky., May 2, 1791.  He came to Missouri in 1826, and settled in 
Clay county, and, upon the admission of the Platte Purchase in 1837, came to 
Platte county and located a farm and built him a home almost within a stone’s 
throw of the house in which he died and within a few rods of where he now 
sleeps in eternal rest.
There he reared a large family of children, among whom survive William, living 
in California; Maj. Charles, David and Archibald, and the widow of Mr. Joseph 
Clark, of  this county – all of them venerable in years and inheriting the 
predominant characteristics of their progenitor, are among our most honored 
citizens.
Mr. Clark sold goods in Liberty for a number of years previous to 1847.  He was 
a model man and all who knew him will regret his death.

Miss Mary E. Drew, a highly interesting little girl died last Sunday, aged 
about 11 years.  She was a daughter of Archie and Lizzie Drew, and her death is 
deeply lamented by a large circle of friends.  Since the above was in type, 
another little daughter of Mr. D. has died – Katie R. Drew.  The both died of 
diptheria.  The family have the sincere sympathy of this people in their great 
affliction.

Jane Barkley, an aged colored woman, dropped dead in this city the other day.

Oct 12, 1883:
Barry Items.
Mr. bud Harris was buried in the Barry cemetery lat Saturday.  His widowed 
mother will miss him very greatly.

We regret to announce the death of our young friend, Mr. Sam Woodson.  He died 
Sunday night of erysipelas, aged about 18 years.  He was a son of Col. W.H. 
Woodson, and was a promising young man.

Oct 19, 1883:
At Rest.
Dedicated to Mary E. and Katie R. Drew, only daughters of D.B. and Lizzie Drew, 
aged eleven years and three months – five years and two months.
[The eulogy continues at length in this issue on page 3.]

Oct 26, 1883:
Mr. A.S. Brown had the misfortune to lose his little 8 months old girl baby 
this week.  She was a promising and sweet little child, and her father and 
relatives have the sympathy of this people in their great sorrow.
“Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Nov 2, 1883:
Death of a Former Clay Countian.
We regret to announce the death of James M. Riley, at his home in St. Louis 
last Friday.  He was a brother of Wm. Riley, of Kearney, and of the late Alfred 
M. Riley, and an uncle of our fellow citizen, James T. Riley.  Mr. R. moved to 
St. Louis about 1849, and for many years previous to that time, was a citizen 
of Clay county.  All who knew him recognized in him a most worthy gentleman and 
citizen, and a sincere Christian, and his death will be read with regret by his 
many friends scattered over the west.  He was in the 74th year of his age.

Mrs. Wm. P. Hubbell died at her home in Richmond last week.  She taught school 
in Fishing River township many years ago, and was an estimable woman.

Clay county has lost a good citizen in the death of J.N. Pettus, of 
Pratherville, He died last Sunday aged about 32 years.  He was a nice gentleman 
in every sense, and he will be specially missed in his neighborhood.  He was 
buried at Richmond, Mo.

Miss Fanny Nowlin, a Clay co., patient, died at the St. Joseph Lunatic Asylum 
Tuesday last.

Nov 9, 1883:
Obituary.
Died, in Clay county, Mo., on Monday evening, Oct. 1st, 1863, Kittie Williams, 
daughter of Henry and Amanda Williams, aged 34 years.
Miss Kittie was an invalid six years, four of which she was totally blind.  
Previous to her afflictions she was one of those sweet, dutiful daughters, who 
won the admiration of all who knew her, and after her affliction her circle of 
friends and sympathizers increased until a whole community were anxious 
inquirers of her condition.  At time her sufferings would seem to others almost 
beyond endurance, but she with patience bore it all, knowing that “the Lord 
chasteneth whom he loveth.”  Though she never embraced Christianity in the form 
of being buried with the Savior in baptism, she loved the house of the Lord and 
the Lord’s people, and after being deprived of the privilege of attending 
church loved that Christians would meet and pray with her, exclaiming, “How 
beautiful and consoling are christian prayers.
May the Christian mother, dear father, loving sisters and dear friends realize 
that her sufferings on earth are terminated; may they feel assured that she has 
gone to rest, and that they will meet her again “in that sun-bright clime,” 
where parting shall be no more.  She was on Wednesday morn buried in the 
cemetery at Liberty Church by many friends, who assembled to pay their last 
tribute of love to the departed.           Friend.

Kearney Items.
We have received the sad news of the death of our esteemed friend and fellow 
citizen, Mr. J.N Pettus, of Pratherville.  We extend our most heart-felt 
sympathies to the bereaved widow and orphans.

Nov 16, 1883:
A terrible tragedy occurred in this vicinity today.  The parties concerned were 
M.S. Arnold, Jos. Arnold, Geo. Nall and Jos. Barnes, Jr.  The result was, Jos. 
Arnold killed, and M.S. Arnold seriously but not fatally wounded.  He was able 
to give his testimony before the coroner’s jury this evening.  The preliminary 
examination of he parties will be held tomorrow at Arnold, before Judge 
Thompson, of Acme.

Died, of Diphtheria, at Barry, Mo., Nov. 10th, 1883, Frankie May, youngest son 
of Dr. Ben L. May, deceased, and Mrs. Mary E. May, aged 4 years, 8 months, 14 
days.
He was not only a comfort and joy to his mother, but the idol and pet of 
everybody.  Tho’ a child in age, he was a man in thought – a boy in sex, a girl 
in refinement – pleasant, amiable, and a gentleman in manners, courtesy and 
kindness.  We offer the bereaved mother all the consolation in the blessed 
words of scripture, “Suffer the children to come unto me and forbid them not, 
for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, and mingle our tears of sympathy with 
hers.  He was a faithful member of our Sunday school.  

Nov 30, 1883:
Excelsior Items.
Will Wyman died Saturday night and was buried Sunday afternoon.  Will was good 
young man, and will be missed in this locality.

Barry Items.
Mr. R.C. Wright died at his home, near Barry, Nov. 26th after a short illness.  
He was a native of Kentucky.  He was a Confederate soldier in Morgan’s 
command.  Coming to this state after the war he lived for a while in Audrain 
county, then moved to this county.  He was a kind husband and father, and 
useful and upright citizen.  His wife and four children meet in his death a 
very heavy affliction.  The sympathies of the community are extended to them.  
Burial at the Barry cemetery; funeral services in the Christian church by Rev. 
James Froman.

Dec 7, 1883:
A Deputy Sheriff Killed.
Platte City, Mo., Nov. 30, - In an altercation at Camden Point, in this county, 
last night, Thomas Tipton shot and killed John Woodson, deputy sheriff.  Bad 
feeling had existed between the parties for some time past.  Woodson was shot 
about 7 o’clock p.m. and died about 3 a.m.  This morning Tipton surrendered and 
is now in jail brother of Hon. S.C. Woodson and Arch Woodson, lawyers of this 
place, a brother of Hon. Ben Woodson and a nephew of Ex Gov. Woodson of St. 
Joseph.  both men were highly respected and influentially related.

The grave of Lewis Tillery, in our new cemetery, needs dressing up and the 
stone reset.  He fell on the Confederate side in the battle of Lone Jack.

New monuments have been erected in the new cemetery over the graves of Mrs. 
America, wife of Harrison Davis, John J. Raymond and Katie, wife of W.W. Estes.

Died, in Woodson county, Ky., November 20, 1883, Lizzie Trabue, daughter of Wm. 
W. Trabue.

Dec 14, 1883:
Death of A.B. Bowman.
Mr. A.B. Bowman died at the residence of Mr. B.B. Young, his step-father, near 
Van Camp, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, of consumption.  Mr. Bowman was 
widely known as a newspaper man in different sections of the Union.  He was 
born near New Columbus July 21, 1844, learned the printer’s trade at Berwick, 
and as a practical printer, had few superiors.  His ambition and native 
industry led him to cast aside the ease and enter the more promising and 
responsible duties of an editor.  He was the editor of no less than seven 
different papers located in six different States.  His latest and most 
successful  ventures were the Dushore Review, and Canton Sentinel, both of 
which he originated and after conducting them successfully, sold to good 
advantage.  Failing health necessitated the sale of the latter about a year 
ago, after which he took his family South, hoping that a change of climate 
would prove beneficial.  In this he was sadly disappointed.  His strength 
continued to decline and about a month ago he came back to Pennsylvania.  Since 
that time he failed gradually until the hour of dissolution.
Mr. Bowman enlisted under Col E.B. Harvey in the seventh Pennsylvania regiment 
and served his country well and faithfully.  The funeral services will be 
conducted at Mr. Young’s residence today and will be in charge of his comrades 
of the G.A.R.
The deceased leaves a wife and four children, who, in their bereavement, have 
the sympathy of a large circle of friends. – Shickshinny (Pennsylvania) 
Mountain Echo.
Mr. Bowman published the Clay County Democrat in Liberty, Mo., in 1870 and 1871 
and is a son-in-law of Mr. W.H. Roush, of this city.

The many friend of Dr. Shafer, at Edgerton will be pained to learn that he lost 
a bright little son with that terrible disease, membraneous croup last night. 
Plattsburg Register.

Dec 21, 1883:
Death of Marshal Ed. Chitty.
Our City Marshal, Ed. Chitty, was found dead in his room in the court house, 
Tuesday morning.  He is supposed to have died of heart disease.  He had been 
complaining for some days, but nothing serious was looked for.  Sheriff Reed, 
who was the first to discover him, was in his room the night before until bed 
time, and when he left Marshal C. thought he felt better.   The indications are 
that the got up in the morning and made a fire, and fell dead before reaching 
his bed.  Coroner Bush held an inquest and post mortem examination, and a 
verdict was rendered of rupture of he heart.
Marshal Chitty was born in Salem, N.C. and was close around 50 years of age.  
HE made a most excellent officer, and was well thought of by our people.  He 
could enforce law and keep order with less trouble than any one we ever knew.  
He had resided in Liberty about two years.  His remains were taken to the 
residence of Mr. J.R. Timberlake, and from there to the new cemetery, followed 
by a large number of friends.  Peace to the ashes of the faithful officer.

Missouri City Items.
Mrs. Chas. Huston, (nee Miss Anna McClelland,) died on Friday morning last and 
was buried on the Saturday following.




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