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The Liberty Tribune 1884
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 1884.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 4, 1884:
Mrs. F.G. Gaylord, wife of Prof. Gaylord, of Daughter’s College, Platte City, 
died on Christmas day, aged 71 years.  She was an estimable lady and widely and 
favorably known in educational circles.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Goldman desire to return their sincere thanks to the good 
people of Liberty who have lent them a helping hand in their affliction by the 
death of their son Isaac.  January 3d, 1884.

Barry Item.
Mr. John Bronaugh was buried in the Barry Cemetery last Saturday.  He was a 
Virginian by birth and education, and noble upright Christian gentleman.  
Services were held by an Episcopal minister from Kansas City.

A young man by the name of Bullock (a grandson of the late A.H. Ringo, of 
Richmond), was killed last week in coupling cars at Missouri City.  He was a 
brakeman.  Such accidents have been too numerous during the last few months.

Kearney Items.
On last Wednesday morning Daniel H. Cole, aged 21 years, and a son of Jesse R. 
Cole, met with an accident near Kearney that caused his death in an instant.  
He was a passenger on the Hannibal & St. Joe railroad going west, and when the 
train was running at full speed he stepped out on the platform of the cars, and 
losing his balance, fell from the train striking head first on a pile of 
stones, crushing his skull in a frightful manner.  His body was found by the 
section men and brought to town.  Where the inquest was held by coroner, N.B. 
Bush, the jury rendering a verdict that he was killed by accidentally falling 
from the cars, &c.

Death of Maj. John Bronaugh.
Although his great age and physical delicacy during some years past would lead 
his friends and acquaintances to look for the death of Maj. Bronaugh at any 
time, yet it was none the less a matter of great regret to them.  This event 
occurred Dec. 28th, 1883, at his residence in the western portion of this 
county.
He was born in Spottsylvania Co., va., Aug. 22nd, 1798, and was the son of 
David Bronaugh, of that county.  His mother was Anne Sandridge, of 
Spottsylvania Co.  The Bronaughs are an ancient and honorable family in 
Virginia.  Until his settlement in clay co., Mo., 1842, Maj. Bronaugh had led 
an active, energetic business life.  He commenced business in Richmond, Va., 
1817.  In 1829 he made a visit to Mason co., Ky., and emigrated thither in 
1830.  During the first visit of the Asiatic cholera to America – in 1832/3 – 
he was in business in Cincinnati, Ohio.  After the cessation of the scourge, he 
removed to New Orleans, La.  In 1835 he was chosen, and accepted the position 
of cashier in a bank in Maysville, Ky.  In 1840 he was in business in 
Louisville, Ky.  In 1842 he removed to Clay co., Mo., where he made his home 
during the residue of his life.
In 1842 he was married to Miss Hannah W. Morton, daughter of that elegant and 
cultured gentleman and thoroughly informed, educated citizen, the late Thomas 
Mountjoy Morton, who was, also, from Virginia.  Of this marriage there were 
born five children: David T. Bronaugh, of this county; Annie, who married John 
W. Park, of this county, and died in December 1876; Fannie, who died in early 
womanhood in 1875; and Virginia and Mary, who died in early girlhood.
He was buried on the day succeeding his death in the cemetery at Barry in this 
county.  The burial service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Mann, Rector of Grace 
Church, Kansas City.  Maj. Bronaugh had been a member of the Episcopal church 
from his youth.
Maj. Bronaugh was in manners and modes of thought a Virginian of the old 
school – dignified, refined, courtly, well-educated, extremely well-informed, 
courteous to men of every degree, easy, lively and gracious in society, and 
firm in his ideas of propriety as well as in his political tenets.  For years 
his age had largely precluded him from the active duties of life, but he none 
the less scanned all passing events with keen, scrutinizing glance.  None 
questioned his integrity, nor his willingness at all times to render to every 
man his due.  Kind, hospitable and just, full of years and of social honors, he 
left his family in tears and his friends in sorrow.          D. C. A.

Jan 11, 1884:
We regret to hear of the death of Michael Ryan, of St. Mary’s Mission, Kas., 
and for many years a citizen of Clay county.  He was aged about 65 years, and 
was an industrious and good citizen.  He moved to Kansas about 18 mos. ago.

In Memoriam.
Died, December 30th, 1883, at her home in Stanley, Johnson county, Kansas, Mrs. 
Martha, wife of the late Nathan Chaney, aged 84 years.  She was buried at 
Little Shoal church, of which she was a faithful member.  She was a kind and 
loving mother, but her voice will be heard no more on earth.  She was ready and 
willing to go.  She has gone where trouble nor sorrow will never come.  I know 
her children will miss her – sadly miss her.  They will listen for her foot-
steps – hushed and silent in the ground – but they will hear them no more on 
earth.  We will miss you, on! so sadly, when the fireside gathers round, but 
will try to think as others; you are not dead but gone before.  Oh! mother god 
bless you?  We have to give you up, but I hope we will meet again on that other 
bright shore, there to live and love forever – there to part from you no more.  
She has left us to mourn the absence of our dearest one.  In tears and grief we 
meet and say, we’ll trust the Lord from day to day.  Oh! that we could 
submissive be to God the eternal One, so that when we come to fall and die 
we’ll meet on high.       Son  M.C.

Jan 18, 1884:
We regret to hear of the death of Mr. W.T. Grimes, of the Frank Henshaw 
neighborhood.  He died last week sincerely mourned by all who knew him.  He was 
aged about 52 years, and was a splendid citizen in the broadest sense.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cockrell had the misfortune to lose their infant son, Daniel 
A.N., on the 8th inst., making the third child they have lost at about the same 
age.

In Memory of Marcus Taylor Park.
Aged 13 years, 4 months and 15 days.  Thus early in life has passed away one 
who bid fair to live out the allotted time of man.  But alas! “the grim monster 
Death” claims as his victims the young and tender boy as well as the feeble old 
man.  So on the morning of January 11th, 1884, while the stars were paling 
their beautiful light before the great king of day, Taylor’s spirit took its 
flight to the golden shores that lie beyond the dark valley of death.  His 
voice no more to be heard on earth, will join the heavenly choir to sing the 
chorus of the song so sweetly sang to his memory – “God’s children gathering 
home.”
[Eulogy continues in this issue on page 3.]
[A tribute of respect from the Sunday School contained in this issue on page 3.]
[Lengthy poem published in tribute in the Jan 25th issue on page 2.]

Jan 25, 1884:
Death of a Venerable Lady.
Mrs. Abigail Bloodgood died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. shuts, 
in Lawson, on Saturday, January 12, 1884.
Mrs. Bloodgood was born in Weschester county, New York, January 31, 1789, and 
was, therefore, nearly 95 years of age.  She never was sick a day in her life.  
She died of old age.  As a clock runs down and stops striking, so her heart 
ceased beating.

Missouri City Items.
We are sorry to learn, through the Kansas City Times, of the death of Mrs. 
Laura Waterman, one of our dear friends of by-gone days.  She was the daughter 
of Thomas Johnson, the founder of Shawnee Mission – and a sister of Wm. A. 
Johnson, son-in-law of L.T. Petty, of this county.

Feb 1, 1884:
A melancholy accident occurred a few miles northwest of town last Friday.  
Little Flora, a daughter of O’Fallon and Sallie Bush, was in the yard where a 
fire had been made for some purpose, and going too near, her clothes caught 
fire, and before her mother could strip them off of her she was so badly burned 
that she died the next morning.  She was a sprightly child and was aged 3 
years, 7 mos. and 6 days.  The afflicted parents have the sympathy of our 
people in their great affliction.  “Suffer little children to come unto me for 
of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Dust to Dust. Death of Waltus L. Watkins.
Another old and honored citizen of Clay county died last Wednes. at his home in 
the northeast part of Clay county.  Waltus L. Watkins was 76 years old and had 
been a resident of Clay county about fifty-five years.  He had been afflicted 
with paralysis for several years, and his death was not unexpected.  He had 
been a man of great energy, and his life had been a busy one – whatever his 
hands found to do, which he thought would be beneficial and honorable to 
himself or the people, he done with all his might.  He had been an earnest 
advocate of every enterprise that promised to benefit and give character to his 
county or state, and during his life had given thousands for such purposes.  He 
was a member of the Baptist church, and no church ever had a more devoted 
member.  To Wm. Jewell College he had ever been extremely liberal, and its warm 
friend from its inception and organization, and if a man’s good deeds follow 
him, and he is rewarded accordingly, he is now in the “land of the blessed.”  
Mr. W. had raised a good sized family, and had the satisfaction of seeing them 
all grown and occupying honorable places in society.  All who knew him will 
join in saying that no better citizen or nobler man ever lived or died in Clay 
county, or one whose place will be more difficult to fill.

Mrs. Sally Harrington died at her home in Gallatin Township, on Thursday the 
24th January, of consumption, aged about 65 years.   She had been a citizen of 
Clay co. for over 40 years, and was a managing and good woman, who will be 
greatly missed by her children and friends.  Her first husband was named Sutton.

Death of James Dagley.
James Dagley died at his home in this county on Friday last, the 25th inst.  He 
was born in 1796, and was 87 years 6 months and 4 days old.  He moved to 
Missouri in 1816 and settled in Howard county and to Clay county in 1822.  He 
voted for Simon Cockrell, the first Representative from Clay county to the 
Legislature, and for Jno. Harris the first Sheriff, and assessed the county for 
the years 1835, ’38, ’39, and ’40.  He assisted to build the first Court House 
in Liberty, and the first church in the county.  His father was a soldier in 
the Revolution, and was in the battle of Brandywine, as well as all the other 
leading battles.  James Dagley was a plain old style gentleman, universally 
respected, and his death is deplored by numbers who knew him and appreciated 
his real worth.  He was buried at Mt. Zion church in Fishing River Township.

Died, Monday morning, at one o’clock, at her home 3 miles northwest of Liberty, 
Clay county, Mo., Mrs. Nancy Thorp, wife of Joseph Thorp.
She was the daughter of the late William Monroe, who moved to Boonslick, where 
Howard county now is, in the year 1810, and to Clay county in the year 1820, 
and an own aunt of L.W. Burris, our county clerk.  She was born the 1st of 
October, 1812, and had passed her “three-score years and ten” – the time 
allotted to man.  She had been an Old School Baptist nearly fifty years, and a 
faithful attendant at her church meetings – always filling her seat.  She lived 
and died rejoicing in the faith, and has no gone to reap her reward.  “Blessed 
are the dead that die in Lord; they rest from their labors, and their works do 
follow them.” 

Death of Hon. John W. Gill.
On Sunday evening, the 20th of January, at 5 o’clock, one of Clay county’s most 
distinguished citizens breathed his last.  He was aged about 72 years, and had 
been a citizen of Clay county for probably more than fifty years, and all that 
time occupied a prominent position in its society and politics.  He was a man 
of unblemished reputation, and a leading member for many years of the Methodist 
Church, and his walk and conversation evidenced the sincere Christian.  In MR. 
Gill’s death Clay county has lost a citizen whose place will be hard to fill; 
his Church a good prop in every emergency, and his family a loving protector 
and father.
A few more years and the noble band of pioneers who braved the dangers and 
hardships of frontier life will have passed away, and we may never know their 
like again.  Mr. Gill had been greatly afflicted for several years with 
paralysis of the throat and tongue, and for a long time he was denied the 
privilege of conversing with his friends.  He gradually grew worse, until death 
came to his relief.
We heard of Mr. Gill’s death last week, but could not remember who told us, and 
as we dislike announcing the death of any one by mistake, we omitted it until 
we were certain.
[It continues with an excerpt from the Lawson Gazette.]

Death of Marshall A. Jones.
At Campo-Bello Plantation, the residence of Chas. W Campbell, near Ocala, 
Florida, on the 12 of January, 1884, after a painful illness of several weeks, 
the spirit of Marshall A. Jones, winged its flight. On the 14th, in a most 
beautiful spot, under the canopy of the drooping branches of a live oak, was 
deposited in mother earth, by loving hands and sorrowing hearts, all that was 
mortal of the subject of this notice.  
[Eulogy continues on page 2 of this issue.]
Mr. Jones was well known in Clay, having been a constant, and sometimes a 
protracted visitor here for over 40 years.  He remained at Hon. Jno. R. 
Keller’s several years within the last six years.

The funeral of Mrs. Judge Jos. Thorp will be preached at Little shoal church 
next Sabbath, by Elder Bradley.

From N.E. Corner.
Two of Clay’s old and best citizens are dead.  Mr. John W. Gill died at his 
residence on Sunday the 20th, aged about 70 years; also, Mr. W. L. Watkins died 
at his home on Wednesday last.  We regret to hear of the death of our old 
friend and school mate, Taylor Park; we extend our sympathy to his parents and 
sister.     

Little Amanda, daughter of Mr. John Donaldson, died last Monday night, aged 
about three years.  She was a bright little child.

Feb 8, 1884:
Mr. Wm. Williams died at his residence, near Greenville, Clay county, on the 
28th ult.  He was an old and respected citizen of Clay co’ty, and his death is 
mourned by a large circle of friends.

Claytonville Items.
Mr. Chas. Williams and Mrs. Dr. Ingalls, of Kansas City, Mrs. N.G .Cummins and 
Mrs. Ann Munkers, of Gower, were called to attend the funeral of their brother, 
W.P. Williams, which took place last Thursday.

Death of W.P. Williams.
Another of our distinguished citizens breathed his last, on Tuesday the 29th 
day of January, 1884.  He was 37 years old and a native of Clay county, and 
occupied a prominent position in society.  He was a prominent member in the 
Christian church and lived a consistent Christian life, honored and respected 
by all who knew him.  His affliction as great, having suffered for two or three 
years the most intense pains, and general decline in life, and for some time 
being deprived of his eye sight, which greatly added to his sufferings, but 
bearing all with that fortitude which only the Christian can do.  Thus he 
passed away from earth and struck hands with friends and beloved ones who had 
gone before.
In the death of Mr. Williams, his wife has lost a loving and devoted husband, 
his children a kind and indulgent father, and the community a good and faithful 
friend and neighbor.  His body was deposited in the Bethel church yard, where 
it will rest in quiet repose until the resurrection morn, when it shall rise 
and be transformed into a glorified body, and take its flight too that mansion 
prepared for him eternally in the heavens.
“Unveil they bosom, faithful tomb;
Take this new treasure to thy trust,
And give these sacred relics room,
To slumber in the silent dust.”                    G.

Feb 15, 1884:
Absalom H. Waller died at his home near Second Creek Church, in Platte county, 
Feb. 4, 1884, aged 67 years.  He was married in 1842 to Miss Miriam Nash, by 
the late Elder A.H.F. Payne.  In 1855 he joined the church under the preaching 
of Elder Payne.

Northeast Items.
Appie Titus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Titus, died Feb. 2nd, 1884, at her 
home in Lawson, Mo., aged 14 yrs., 8 mos., 7 days.

Feb 22, 1884:
Obituary.
Died, near Barry, Platte county, Mo., Feb. 9th, 1884, Mrs. Diana Pratt, wife of 
Thos. S. Pratt.
Sister Pratt, whose maiden name was Arnold, was born in Kentucky, Aug. 15, 
1820.  In 1836 she united with the Baptist Church in Woodford county, Ky., and 
was baptized by Rev. Mr. Dean.  On the 21st day of April 1839, she was married 
by Bro. Dean to Thos. S. Pratt, who survives her.  Sister Pratt was a devoted 
Christina woman.  Eight children survive her, all of whom, save one, profess to 
love and serve the Savior in whom their mother trusted.  All that skillful 
physicians, a devoted family and kind friends could do, did not avail, and 
quietly she passed into the rest that awaits the “people of God.”  The writer, 
who was formerly her pastor, had the sad pleasure of meeting her only a few 
hours before her decease.             Asa N. Bird.

Mrs. Anna Greever, wife of D.A. Greever, and daughter of Capt. John S. 
Thomasson, died at the home of the latter, on Monday.  She was a lady 
universally beloved, and one whose death will be sincerely mourned.  She was 
aged about 32 years.
Mrs. Sessions and Mrs. Nelson, of Kansas City, were over Tuesday attending the 
burial of their cousin, Mrs. Greever.  They are daughters of our former 
townsman, Mr. Merit R. Fisher.

Barry Items.
Mrs. T.S. Pratt was buried in the Barry Cemetery February 10th.  Mrs. P. was 
born, reared and married in Kentucky.  She was a most excellent lady, having 
been for 36 years a devoted member of the Baptist Church.  Her husband and 
children have lost their dearest earthly friend.  May the Divine Savior 
graciously sustain them.  Funeral services were held by Elder Rodgers.

Barry Items.
Mr. Jerry, Dean step-son of Mr. Brooking Frazier, was also buried in Barry on 
Thursday Feb. 14th.  He was taken away by the fell destroyer, consumption, at 
the age of 37, having been a sufferer nearly all his life.  He was a member of 
the Christian Church.  Services were held by Bro. Dan Carpenter.

Feb 29, 1884:
Death of Mrs. Nancy M. Eastin.
One more has gone and left the moorings of Time – passed out across the last 
river, and rests somewhere in the great unknown beyond.
Mrs. Nancy M. Eastin died at the residence of George Eastin, in Clay county, 
Mo., on February 14th, 1884.  For 85 years and 3 days she lived on this earth, 
with all its joys and sorrows, its happiness and troubles – a monument of love, 
goodness, charity and devotion.  She was born in Madison county, Kentucky, 
February 10, 1799, and was married to Reuben Eastin in 1817, and moved to Clay 
county, Mo., in 1851, where she resided until her death.  Her husband died in 
1869.  She was the mother of eleven children, seven of them still living.  She 
was a strict member of the Christian church for a number of years, and died 
fully in the faith of Christ’s power to save all those who trust in Him.  She 
died from the effects of a paralytic stroke.  Her remains were placed in the 
cold and silent grave at Bethel church, in Clay county, by the side of her 
husband.
It is a sad thought to think of giving up our loved ones, yet we have it to 
do.  Grandma is gone – yes, gone, never to return.  We too will some day 
follow, and trust to meet her in a better and lovelier home than 
this.             W.A.H.

Died at her home, two miles west of Lawon, Monday, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Belle 
Bogmire, wife of George Bogmire, and daughter of W.H. Waers, who lives near 
Watkins mills.  she was bout twenty-two years of age.  She was a member of the 
Baptist church and a devoted Christian lady.  Her remains were interred in the 
cemetery at this place Tuesday.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the 
entire community. – Lawson Gazette.
[Note difference in spelling below.]

From Northeast Corner.
Mrs. Belle Borgmire, wife of Mr. Geo Borgmire, living 2 miles west of Lawson, 
died last Monday morning, and was buried in the Lawson cemetery on Tuesday.  
She was bout 22 years of age, and leaves a husband and an infant babe, father 
and mother, sisters and brothers to mourn her loss.  She was a faithful member 
of the Baptist Church.
[Note difference in spelling above.]

Mar 7, 1884:
Obituary.
Died, at his residence near Lawson, Ray county, Mo., Feb. 28th, 1884, Jackson 
J. Garrett, aged about 67 years.
He was born in Shelby county, Ky.  When 14 years of age he professed faith in 
Christ, under the preaching of Revs. Johns S. Wilson and Silas Noel.  In the 
year 1842, he united with New Hope Church, after which he united with Mt. 
Vernon Baptist Church, and was elected deacon, which office he filled well for 
twenty years.  He died in the triumph of Christian faith.  In 1840 he was 
married to Miss Emerine Thomasson, to whom was born twelve children – seven 
daughters and five sons- all of whom are professed followers of Christ, except 
the two youngest.  His prayer was for them all to meet him in heaven.  His name 
will stand as a monument in time to come.  His remains were interred in New 
Hope Cemetery.  His funeral was preached by Rev. Asa N. Bird.         M. E. T. 

Death of R.G. Chanslor.
In the death of Robert Chanslor of Kearney, Clay county loses another 
distinguished citizen whose place will be difficult to fill.  AS a husband, 
father, neighbor and friend, he fulfilled all his duties with fidelity, and, so 
far as known, he died without an enemy.  His family have the warm sympathy of 
the people of Clay county in their great affliction.
R.G. Chanselor died at his residence, 3 miles northeast of Kearney, last 
Sunday, aged about 56 years.  He was born in Mason county, Kentucky, and moved 
to this county in 1866, where he has resided ever since.  He leaves a wife, 
eight children, all of whom are married except the youngest, to mourn their 
loss.  The funeral sermon was preached at the Christian church by Elder Trader 
on Monday last to a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, who 
followed the remains to the Kearney cemetery.  He was one of Clay county’s most 
honorable and upright citizens, a true friend and a noble Christian gentleman – 
a consistent and faithful member of the Christian church. – Kearney Clipper.

Mrs. Elizabeth Grady died at her home in this city Wednesday night, aged 65yrs.

Mar 14, 1884:
Death of Capt. George S. Story.
In the days that are long since passed away, Capt. Geo. s. Story was one of the 
landmarks of Weston.  He prospered with her prosperity and his fortunes waned 
with hers, and he seemed in all things identified with her, and was in fact so 
identified, that, although now for many years a dweller among a far different 
people, he was a Weston man to the last.  His death on last Monday night, 
therefore, comes upon his old town and its vicinity, as the departure of one of 
its own familiar citizens and fathers, with whom no sort of ties had ever 
before been sundered.  His name is familiar to old and young, and many is the 
tearful heart that responds to the touch of sympathy called forth by the deep 
grief of those who will ever hold his name in dearest memory.
He had for some time been engaged in a very brisk and lucrative grain business 
in Douglass, Butler county, Kansas, and it was probably his energy and zeal, 
which, pushing him beyond the line of prudence in the way of work and exposure, 
caused his last sickness – pneumonia.  He died on Monday night, and the funeral 
cortege arrived in Weston yesterday, accompanied by an escort of Masons from 
Douglass, Kansas, and Weston Lodge conducted the usual Masonic rites at the 
grave.  The cortege was met by his daughters, their families, and a large crowd 
of his friends, to render the last rites of burial in the city cemetery.
He leaves, besides his widow, four daughters, all with very interesting 
families of children: Mrs. James Tatman, of this county, Mrs. R.T. Ellifrit, of 
Platte City, Mrs. T.A. Gilbert, of Weston, and Mrs. Hume Park, of Kentucky. – 
Platte City Landmark.
Capt Story resided in Clay county for a long period of time, and his numerous 
friends here will read of his death with regret.  He was a brother of our 
esteemed fellow citizen, Jno. S. Story, and brother-in-law of John H. and James 
W. Mosby.  A good man “rests from his labors.” – [Ed. Trib.

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mrs. Peter B. Grant, at her 
home in San Francisco, California.  She died last Saturday and was buried 
Monday.  Her many friends in Clay county will read of her death with sincere 
regret.  She was a good woman, wife, mother, and Christian, and her memory will 
long be cherished by the people of this section.  A little over two years ago 
she, and her husband, moved to the golden state.

Died, at her home near Grayson, Clinton county, Missouri, March 6th, 1884, Mrs. 
Ida J. Lott, aged 29 yrs.  Deceased was the youngest child of the late 
Washington Scott, of this county, and sister of J.W., W.W. and James R. Scott, 
of this county.  She leaves a kind and affectionate husband, three children and 
numerous relatives and friends to mourn her early loss.  She professed 
Christianity in early life, uniting with the Christian church, with which she 
remained identified until death. 
In after time we’ll meet her.             W.

Died, at her home in Macon, Mo., on Wednesday last, of Consumption, Mrs. 
Choctaw Howe, wife of W.P. Howe, aged about 24 years.  Mrs. H. was a daughter 
of the late E.D. Murray, had been married some four or five years and leaves a 
little son aged about 18 months.  She had been sick several weeks, but it was 
thought nothing serious would follow for sometime at least.  Her mother only 
reached her bedside a few hours before death.  Thus is cut down in the bloom of 
youth an estimable lady, loving wife, daughter and sister.

Died, near Minaville, in this county, February 28th, Lizzie, daughter of A.P. 
and P.A. Bowring, aged 2 years and 1 month.
Little sister, thou wast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the evening breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening,
When it floats among the trees.
Peaceful by thy silent slumber 
Peaceful in thy grave so low,
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our songs shalt know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
			Brother.

We regret to hear of Mr. Lewis O. Riley’s great family affliction.  Has had 
nine cases of measles in his family, and one of them – his eldest son, and a 
promising young man of 19, died Tuesday.  Several other members of the family 
are dangerously sick, including Mrs. R.  We hope, however, they may all recover 
their health.

Mar 21, 1884:
In Memoriam.
On Wednesday evening, the 12th inst., in the presence of the largest assembly 
we ever saw at a funeral at Mt. Gilend, we committed to Mother Earth the mortal 
remains of Horace Riley.  The deceased was born April 6th, 1865, and was the 
eldest child of B.O. and Isabel Riley, and the grandson of George Smith and the 
late A.M. Riley.
In the death of Horace Riley we are forcibly reminded of the extreme 
uncertainty f human life and of all earthly prospects.  He was possessed of one 
of the most robust constitutions we ever saw, and two weeks before his death, 
there were but few who would not have willingly exchanged their chances of long 
life for his.  About a fortnight before his death, while under the influence of 
a severe cold, he came in contact with the measles while at church in Kearney.  
In due time he was taken to his bed, but no serious alarm was felt until Sunday 
evening the 9th, when pneumonia in its worst form was developed, from the 
effects of which, at four o’clock on Wednesday morning, his spirit took its 
flight to the God that gave it.
[The eulogy continues at length in this issue on page 2.]

Death of Dr. Alexander M. Robinson.
Platte City, Mo., March 14.
Dr. Alexander M. Robinson died at the residence of his son-in-law, James Chinn, 
in this city Sunday night, and was buried today with Masonic honors.  He was a 
native of South Carolina, born in 1802.  He removed to Lexington, Ky., where he 
received his literary education under the celebrated Tom Marshall, and 
afterwards graduated in medicine.  Subsequently he removed to Missouri, and in 
1834 was elected to the state senate from Boone county and served four years.  
Having removed to Platte county in 1848, he represented it in the legislature 
and was speaker of the house of representatives.  His portrait, painted by 
George C. Bingham, now hangs over the entrance door in the hall of the house of 
representatives at Jefferson City.  In 1852 he was elected senator for the 
counties of Clay, Platte and Clinton, and in 1856 was re-elected for the 
district composed of Clay and Clinton.  Resigning, he removed to Lewis county, 
in 1857, was appointed one of the Indian commissioners under President 
Buchanan.  He died of old age and general debility.

Kearney Items.
Died, of pneumonia, on Wednesday, March, 12th, Horace Riley, aged 19 years.  
Our most heartfelt sympathies are extended to the bereaved and sorely afflicted 
family and relatives.

From Sunny Slope.
Mr. James Poteet was buried at Fair Port, March 10th.  He was born in 1782, and 
was 102 years old last February.  He fought in the war of 1812, under Gen. 
Jackson.  He was one of Clay county’s first settlers, and moved to DeKalb 
county about a years ago.  He was a man of more than ordinary constitution, and 
retained his right mind up to his death, but his eyes failed him ten or fifteen 
years ago.  Peace be to his ashes.

Mar 28, 1884:
Mr. James B. Johnson, a prominent citizen of St. Joseph, committed suicide in 
Denver last Saturday by shooting himself. He was under charge of purloining 
some $15,000 worth of goods.

An old landmark gone.  Jabez E. Dougherty died at his home in Pike county, in 
this State, a few days ago, aged about 80 years.  HE was a brother of the late 
Maj. Jno. Dougherty, of this county, and uncle of L.B. and O.F. Dougherty.  He 
is spoken of as a man of prominence, and much esteemed by his acquaintances.

Kearney Items.
The little son of Mr. Joshua Cravens, who has been sick some four or five weeks 
with pneumonia, died last Tuesday morning.

Henry Nave, an old pioneer citizen of Saline county, died at his home near 
Arrow Rock on February 22, at the ripe old age of ninety-six years.  He move to 
Saline county in 1816, from Tennessee, and crossed the Missouri river with his 
family and household effects on a raft made by himself.

Apr 4, 1884:
Mr. S.J. Bond’s bright little girl, Minnie, died in Kearney a few days ago, 
aged about three years.

Died at the residence of her son-in-law, J.C. Maddin, in Clinton county, March 
25, 1884, Mrs. Margaret Hardwicke, aged 88 yrs.
Deceased was the widow of the late Alex. Hardwicke, of Clay county, and was one 
of the old settlers of the state, having moved with her father to Clay county 
71 years ago.  She resided in Clay from that time until the death of her 
husband, some four years ago. – Plattsburg Democrat.

From Sunny Slope.
Dr. Richards of Smithville died March 25th, and was buried at Mrs. Rogers, on 
the 27th.  A large number attended the funeral.

Apr 11, 1884:
Sister Mourning Anderson, wife of Elder John Anderson of this county, was born 
in Clay county, Mo., November 26th, 1829, died March 16th, 1884, aged 54 years, 
3 months, and 19 days.  She was the daughter of Myre and Nancy Thorp and was 
baptized many years ago by Elder A.H.F. Payne, and lived a consistent and 
zealous member of the Christian Church until the day of her death. – Plattsburg 
Dem.

Dr. Willie Reddish died last Saturday about 12 o’clock.  He was in his 25th 
year; a promising young man, possessing noble qualities of head and heart.  He 
had just completed his studies, and entered upon his profession.  He struggled 
more than seven months with that fell disease, consumption, and calmly 
submitted at last to the inevitable.  He was buried Sunday in the Barry 
cemetery.  The family have the sympathy of the entire community.      

Death of Dr. Richards.
At a regular meeting of the Clay County Medical society, held in Liberty, Aril 
8th, 1884, the undersigned were appointed a committee to express the sense of 
the Society in relation to the sad event of the death of Dr. J.H. Richards, who 
departed this life in Smithville on the 25th day of March last; and 
whereas, It has pleased God in his wisdom to take from our midst Dr. J.H. 
Richards, in the prime of life, and in the midst of his usefulness, to that 
land “where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest,” and,
Whereas, Dr. J.H. Records was a member of the Clay co. Medical Society, and 
well known to us all for his characteristic urbanity and generous deportment as 
a physician and educated gentleman, therefore,
Resolved, that in his untimely death this Society has lost a valuable member, 
society a good citizen, and his family a warm and devoted father, husband and 
friend; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this 
Society, and that the Society have them published in the city papers; and 
further, that a copy be furnished to the wife of the deceased.
J.M. Allen, M.D., S. Ritchey, M.D., W.W. Dougherty, M.D.

Died, in Edgarton, Platte county, on Sat., March 29th, 1884, of consumption, 
Mrs. Mollie J. Handley, wife of A.M.L. Handley, and daughter of the late Benj. 
F. and Lucinda Lampton.  She was born in Cooper county, Mo., Jan. 16th, 1844, 
and was a lady highly thought of by all who knew her.

Departed this life March 31, ’84, in this county, Mrs. Searcy, wife of the late 
Wiley Searcy, in the 85th year of her age.  Truly, a “mother in Israel” has 
passed away.

Died, in Wichita, Kansas, Feb. 28, 1884, Mrs. Mary E Major, wife of Geo. a. 
Major, and daughter of the late Wm. M. Thomason, of Clay county, Mo., in 32d 
year of her age.

Apr 18, 1884:
Death of Mrs. Horace P. Anderson.
Died. – In Riverton, Iowa, on Saturday, April 5th, 1884, at 2:30 A.M., Mrs. 
Louan Anderson, widow of the late Horace P. Anderson, aged 70 years, 4 months, 
1 day.  
Mother Anderson was born in Mason county, Ky., Oct. 4, 1813.  She was most 
happily converted at the age of fourteen and united with the Mayslick Baptist 
church in same county, after baptism in the Ohio river by her father, the Rev. 
Walter Warder, then pastor of that church.  May 25, 1835, she was united in 
marriage to Mr. Horace P. Anderson, by her father.  The same year of her 
marriage she left her native state and came to Clay county, Mo., and where 
their children, eight daughters and three sons were born.  In the spring of 
1865, she came to Fremont county, Iowa, where July 28th, 1879, death robbed her 
of her life companion.  She leaves all her children, twenty-four grandchildren, 
and two great grandchildren to mourn her loss.  The age of Father at death was 
70 years, 2 months and 3 days; of Mother Anderson, 70 years, 4 months and 1 day.
[Eulogy and poems continues at length in this issue on page 1.]

Death of W.F. Long.
Mr. W.F. Long, aged 33 years, and widely and favorably known in this city, died 
last night at the residence of his sister, Mrs. R.S. Quinn, 914 Forest avenue, 
after an illness of several months.  The deceased was a son of the late Judge 
F.R. Long, for a number of years, a member of the firm of Grant, Long & Co., 
bankers of this city, and up to a few months preceding his death, was a deputy 
sheriff of this county.. – Kansas City Times.

Died, at her residence in this city on Friday night April 4th, 1884, Mrs. Ann 
Morris after a long, protracted suffering of several years from that horrible 
affliction, cancer.  She was a sister-in-law of uncle Billy Morris, of this 
city, and for many years has lived a widow.  She was a good Christian woman, 
being a devoted member of the M.E. Church south many years and was esteemed for 
her many Christian graces and kindness of heart.  We understand she made a will 
giving all her little property and accumulations to a Miss Cork, a niece who 
has been living with her for several years. – Plattsburg Lev.

In Memoriam.
Died in Wichita, Kansas, February 28, A.D. 1884, Mrs. Mary E. Major, wife of 
Geo. A. Major, in the 32nd year of her age.  She was the daughter of Wm. M. 
Thomason, a prominent citizen of Liberty, Clay county, Mo., near which place 
deceased was born.  She was intermarried with G.A. Major, Nov. 1872.  She was a 
member of Christ’s church, Liberty Mo., of which organization she became a 
member several years before marriage.  She was a woman who knew her duty, and 
as such performed it without any ostentation.  A beloved wife, a loving mother 
has been taken away in the prime of life when anticipations were most bright, 
and hopes about to be realized.  May her good angel watch over the three now 
orphaned children.  May the turf press lightly her inanimate clay and her pure 
spirit find rest and our Eternal Father in whom her trust had ever been place.  
S. T. M.  Wichita (Kansas) Beacon.

Mary Eads died, Monday, March 31, 1884, at the residence of M. Curtiss, west of 
this city, aged 86 years.  The deceased was an old resident of this county, 
having removed here from Indiana in 1840. – Chillicothe Tribune.

Mrs. Meredith Collins, aged 84 years died at her home in Turney, Sunday night.  
Her husband died about four weeks ago, and the two who for fifty years fought 
the battles of life together, now sleep side by side in the quiet graveyard.  

“Alas! My Brother.”
Dr. Wm. T. Reddish died at his father’s in Barry, Mo., April 5th, aged 24 
years, 6 months and 29 days.
Consumption, that fell disease, chose him as its victim, and he lingered long 
on the shores of time.  He was a young man of much promise, always amiable, 
kind and a gentleman.  A graduate of Kansas City Medical College, he was 
honored with the esteem and confidence of all who knew him.  Lived respected 
and died regretted by old and young.  The family has the sympathy of every one 
in this sad hour of their great bereavement.
I am requested by the Doctor to express his and his family’
s gratitude and sincere thanks to their neighbors and friends for their many 
and continued acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy to them and their 
dear son, in his affliction and their sorrow.  He appreciated it, in all his 
sickness, and often spoke of the kindness of their many friends and neighbors.  
And they pray God’s blessings on all.    A Friend.
[An addition tribute of respect published on April 25, on page 3.]

Died, April 4th, 1884, after a long and painful illness, little Lewis, son of 
L.O. and Isabel Riley, aged 4 years.
“There is a Reaper whose name is Death, 
And with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath
And the flowers that grow between.

And the parents gave, in tears and pain,
The flower they much did love;
But they know they shall find it safe again 
In the fields of light above.

O, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The Reaper came that day;
‘Twas an angel visited the earth
And took that flower away.”          S. H. S.

Missouri City Items.
James Mitchell formerly of this place and recently of Pratherville, died of 
pneumonia at the latter place on Monday and was buried here on Tuesday.

Died, in and near Pratherville, on the 14th and 15th inst., Mr. James Mitchell 
aged about 54, and John McCorkle, aged about 30 years.

Apr 25, 1884:
Barry Items.
Died, near Pratherville, Mo., April 16th, 1884, John McKorkle, in the 47th year 
of his age.  He was a sufferer for more than 8 years with consumption.  A good 
man has gone to rest.   Buried in Shady Grove Cemetery.  Funeral services by 
the Rev. J. Froman.

In the death of Jeremiah Peebly, which took place on the 7th of April, Clay 
county loses an excellent citizen, whose death will be deeply lamented.  He was 
74 years 3 months and 7 day old, and had been a citizen of Clay for full fifty 
years.

Died near Columbia, on April 12, 1884, of old age, Wm. Hodge, in the 87th year 
of his age.

Acme Items.
Mrs. A.W. Mills died on the 15th from dropsy.  She leaves a family of six small 
children.  She was a member of the Methodist Church and beloved by all who knew 
her.

May 2, 1884:
Death of Miss Willie Bell.
The many friends of MR. W.E. Bell were pained to hear of the death of his 
daughter, Miss Willie, in Los Angeles county, California, on Friday the 25th 
ult., whiter she had gone in company with her father and sister, in quest of 
health.  She died of that fell disease consumption, in the bloom of life, 
beloved and admired by all with whom she came in contact.  Her remains arrived 
here Tues. Morning, and in the afternoon her funeral was preached at the 
Christian Church in the presence of a large audience, after which her body was 
committed to earth beside those of her mother and sister.

Mr. M.C. Harrison died at his residence in this city, last Sat., aged about 65 
years.  He was a clever man, who attended strictly to his own business, and one 
of the mot industrious we ever knew – frequently putting in several hours work 
after night.  His disease was consumption.  He was buried in the new cemetery 
Sunday, attended by a large number of friends.

May 9, 1884:
Died, on the 24th day of April, 1884, in Greenville, Mo., Carrie, only daughter 
of Wm. and Mary Nickolson, aged 6 years and 2 months.  “Little Carrie” was 
taken off very suddenly, only sick two or three hours; she was one of the most 
lady-like girls I ever knew of her age, and was loved by all who knew her.  We, 
with many others, can sympathize with her parents in their sad bereavement, as 
we have passed through the same sad ordeal of God’s divine providence.  
Father ! mother! your little jewel has gone, not to return to you, but you can 
adopt the words of David of old, and say you can go to her: “The Lord giveth 
and the Lord taketh away, Blessed by the name of the Lord.”      G.

May 16, 1884:
A Good Woman Rests from Her Labors.
Mrs. Sarah M.F. Rouse, (wife of Mr. Ezekiel Rouse, of this vicinity) died 
suddenly last Friday at her son-in-law’s in Houston, Texas, whiter she had gone 
on a visit.  She had been in delicate health for years, but no immediate danger 
was expected.  Mrs. R. had long been a resident of this county, and no lady 
stood higher in the estimation of her neighbors and acquaintances, and hundreds 
will drop a tear to her memory.  She was a devout member of the Baptist Church, 
and her life work was that of the devoted wife, mother, Christian, neighbor and 
friend.  Her remains reached there Tuesday night, and Wednesday morning her 
funeral was preached in the Baptist Church by Rev. B.G. Tutt, after which her 
remains were taken to the family burying ground on the old Simms farm, and 
placed beside those of her children who had preceded her to the “better land.” –
 She was aged about 63 years.

In Memoriam.
The sudden and unexpected death of L. Lingenfelter, at Chicago, May 5th, 1884 
has already been announced in these columns.,  He had gone to that city about 
six weeks ago t undergo an operation upon his eyes, which had been successfully 
performed by Dr. Homes. On Saturday, prior to his death Monday following, he 
suffered from abdomonial obstruction and death followed quickly.
Mr. Lingenfelter was born near Lexington, Ky., in 1814 and from that state 
moved to Missouri, where in 1847 he married Susan F. Lancaster.   He came to 
Sidney about the year 1840 and had lived here almost continuously since.  He 
was a lawyer by profession, had been prosecuting attorney, and was at one time 
a law partner of Judge Day.  Mr. Lingenfelter was a man well versed in the law, 
admirably posted in history, and was a writer of considerable ability.  
Personally, in some of his ways, he was quite eccentric, but of a warm nature 
and always interested in religious, political and social matters.  He was a 
member of the Masonic fraternity, at whose hands he received the last rites 
that consigned his remains to their everlasting home.  The funeral services 
were conducted at the Baptist church, of which he was a member, by Rev. Rhodes, 
pastor, assisted by Rev’s. Dye and Rusk. – Sidney Union.

Pro. L.B. Coates, of Salisbury, and Rev. Thos. Tate, of Lafayette county, have 
been here this week, in attendance upon the funeral and burial of their mother-
in-law, Mrs. E. Rouse.

Dr. Robinson was in Springfield last week attending the bedside of his sister, 
Mrs. E.H. Oswald.  We regret to say that she died.

May 23, 1884:
Died, in Columbia, Mo., at 4 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, of consumption, Mrs. Mary 
Rochester Banks, wife of Marvin R. Banks, and mother of Miss Jennie M. Banks, 
late principal of Hawthorne Institute, Liberty, Mo., aged 49 years and 6 
months. She leaves a husband and 6 children. 
[See marriage of daughter on the next day following in same issue.]

An afflicted family.  Last week we announced the death of Mrs. Ezekiel Rouse, 
of this city, and this week it is our painful duty to announce the death of her 
youngest daughter, Mrs. Maddie Turner, wife of Rev. Mr. Turner.  She died at 
her home in Houston, Texas, on the 18th inst., after a protracted illness.  
Mrs. turner was a very sprightly, highly accomplished and Christian lady, whose 
early death will be deeply deplored by her many friends and relatives in 
Missouri and elsewhere.  She was aged about 21 years, and leaves a husband, 
infant child, father, sisters, and brothers.  Her remains were expected last 
eve., and after funeral services, will be taken to the Simms farm and interred 
beside those of her mother and sister.

May 30, 1884:
Death of Littleberry Lingenfelter.
Marshall, Mich., May 7th, 1884.
Editor Union. – We returned last night from the performance of our sad duties 
for father’s dead body in Chicago.  The operation seems to have been a success, 
as he was able to see the doctor when the eye was unbandaged.  But it was 
necessary for the perfection of the cure that the patient lie on his back for 
three weeks, such was the order given, but father became so nervous under the 
restraint during the first week that he was given opium to quiet him.  We judge 
from the sequel that the drug produced the inflammation of the stomach from 
which he died.  The surgical operation came off on one Sunday morning, and he 
died the next Sunday night.  He began to suffer with his stomach last Saturday, 
but was not thought to be severely sick till Sunday evening.  His last moments 
were easy and his death unexpected by the attendants.  It was sudden,.  His 
last words were, “I am so tired, let me rest.” He was born Aug. 12th, 1814, in 
Fayette county, Kentucky.  He was married to Susan E. Lancaster, in Washington 
county, Kentucky, Oct. 13th, 1846, died in Chicago, May 5, 1884, of 
inflammation of the stomach.
In answer to my request, about September, 1881, father wrote to me from Lead 
City, giving some of the incidents which checkered his life.  I will give his 
exact words below:
“I was born near Lexington, Kentucky, and educated there.  My father, George 
Lingenfelter, was from Frederic county, Maryland.  MY mother was the daughter 
of a Revolutionary soldier, by the name of York.  She was born in Culpepper 
county, Virginia.  The family moved to Clay county, Mo.  I went to school in 
Liberty, and then two years to Central College in Fayette, Howard county, Mo.  
I was next a captain in Mo. Militia, Vol. Comp., and was under Gen. Doniphan in 
the expedition against the Mormons in Missouri in 1838.  Taught school in Clay 
county five years, then read law two years with Wm. T. wood, who subsequently 
became a Judge of the Supreme Court.  I was colonel of militia at the same 
time.  Began to practice in 1840, after marriage.  Your mother’s father was a 
colonel in the Mormon expedition of 1838.  He moved to Sidney, Iowa, in 1851, 
where we lived till your mother’ death, April 15, 1882.  I was elected 
prosecuting attorney in 1857; served two years; was a Douglas man in 1860 for 
the Union; and was elected to the Baltimore convention in 1864 as a Lincoln 
delegate, but could not attend. My eye was operated on for cataract in 1865; 
the inflammation which followed caused its loss.  I was Mayor of Sidney in 
1878.”
He went to Black Hills, in April 1882; returned to Sidney, October, 1883, He 
went to Chicago, March 24th, 1884.
Mrs. Mary Lingenfelter Glenn.

The funeral of Mrs. Maddie Turner, wife of Rev. H.B. Turner, was preached in 
the Baptist Church last Saturday by Rev. B.G. Tutt.  The sermon was very 
appropriate, and abounded in all the consolation that could be given to the 
living in regard to the dead.  The burial was at the Simms farm.  The funeral 
and burial were both well attended by sympathizing friends.

Jun 6, 1884:
Died, at the residence of her brother, Capt. Kemp M. Woods, near Smithville, on 
the 2d inst., Miss Sarah Woods, aged about 75 years.  Her funeral was preached 
by Elder G.B. Waller on Tues.

Jun 13, 1884:
Walnut Grove Items.
We deeply regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Hutchison, nee Miss Lida Bryant, 
at tone time a resident of this neighborhood, but at the time of her death 
living in Kentucky.

J.D. Skaggs, an old citizen of Liberty, died at his home near Lone Jack about 
two years ago.  He was an early settler in Liberty, and moved to the farm on 
which he died about 30 years ago.  This is not a very late item, but may be 
news to many of our old settlers.

Jun 20, 1884:
Tribute to the Memory of My Mother.
About fourteen years ago Miss Bennie Rouse, a beautiful and highly cultured 
young lady, died, and during her sickness she read the following lines, and 
requested her sisters, that when her mother died, to have them published.  Her 
mother having died several weeks ago, they now appear in print as requested.  
[Poem follows at length on page 3 of this issue.]

Mr. Thomas Baker a most excellent citizen, died at his home west of town, 
Wednesday night, aged about 54 years.

Jun 27, 1884:
Died, with typhoid fever, June 18th, 1884, Thomas J. Baker.
Bro. Baker was born in Henry county, Kentucky, Dec. 28th, 1829; was married to 
Miss Lucy J. Mitchell on March 2nd, 1854.  shortly afterwards he came to 
Missouri, and for many years had resided in Clay county.  After twenty-five 
years of married life, the wife of his youth, a most devoted and excellent 
Christian lady, passed to her reward.  On the 27th December, 1883, Bro. Baker 
married Mrs. Amanda Grimes.  So short the time between the altar and the tomb!  
In March, 1866, he was baptized by the writer.  He was soon chosen to the 
deacon ship in the Barry Church, and at the time of his death was an active 
deacon in the Bethel Church.  Bro. Baker was a man of close an careful 
reasoning powers, and better than all, a liberal and devoted Christian 
gentleman, with positive religious convictions, and firm in advocating what he 
believed to be right.  Clay county has lost a most excellent citizen, Bethel 
Baptist Church one of her most worthy members, and his family a kind husband 
and father.  It was the sad privilege of the writer to conduct his funeral 
services, I the presence of many sympathizing friends and neighbors.
June 1884            Asa N. Bird.

Jul 4, 1884:
Miss Mattie Leonard, of St. Joe, and daughter of John Leonard, formerly of 
Liberty, died at the former place last Saturday morning aged about 22 years.  
Her remains were brought to this city and interred in the family lot in the new 
cemetery.  Miss Mattie was quite a handsome and intelligent lady and highly 
esteemed by all who knew her.  May the turf rest lightly above her dust.

Rev. B.T.F. Cake, Baptist minister, and many years ago pastor of the Liberty 
church, died in Sedalia Sunday morning last, aged about 62 years.  His second 
wife was the widow of Rowland Hughes, one of the founders of W. Jewell College.

Jul 11, 1884:
Mary Gant, a colored girl, aged about 21 years, working at the Arthur House, 
fell dead while washing dishes last Thursday.

Mrs. J.H. Mereness, of Fishing River township, an estimable and highly esteemed 
lady, died on the 28th ult., aged about thirty years.  She was a daughter of 
Mr. Reuben Pigg, of Ray county.

Jul 18, 1884:
Wm Ricketts Jr., died at hthe residence of his father, in Kansas City Monday, 
age 28 years.

Died, in Kearney on the 10th inst., Mary, infant daughter of Mr. Jas. H. 
Hutchinson.

Jul 25, 1884:
Died in Acme last week, Alvernon, infant son of Mr. C.H. English, aged about 
six months.

Aug 1, 1884:
Died July 27th, at Kearney, little Walter, son of Benton E. and Mary Alice 
Gosney, aged nine months and twenty-three days.

Aug 8, 1884:
Bethel Items.
Mrs. Mary Neth, wife of Jacob Neth, died near Lathrop at the home of her 
parents the 2nd inst., leaving 4 children and husband, besides a good many 
friends and relatives.  We all sympathize with Bro. Neth in this hour of heavy 
trial which has come over him, but only the grace of God is sufficient to heal 
the wounds of the dear family.  May the Good Shepherd take the lambs in his 
care, and may they finally be united again as an unbroken family in that 
beautiful land were no pain, sorrow or death ever enters, in our prayer.
The parents of Mr. Neth have moved to stay with the little family from now on.

Aug 15, 1884:
Another Good citizen Gone.
Died, at his home at Liberty Landing, on the 6th of August, ’84, of flux, Jacob 
Weyler, aged 70 yrs the 1st day of last June. He had been for many years a 
citizen of Clay county, and was well known to many of our people.  He was a 
very quiet, gentlemanly man in his manners, and was held in high esteem by 
those who knew him.  In his death Clay county loses another valued citizen and 
his family a kind and loving protector.  He was buried in the new cemetery in 
this city on the 7th.  May the turf rest lightly on his dust.

Miss Lelia Wymore (daughter of MR. Van Wymore) died at the family residence 
Monday night, of typhoid fever, aged about 14 years.  She was a highly 
accomplished, very sprightly and pretty young lady, and her death is deeply 
mourned by her many friends.

Barry Items.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lindsay, are very much bereaved in the loss of one of their 
trwin boys who died last Thursday.  They have the sympathy of the community.  
Funeral services were held by Bro. Carpenter.

Aug 22, 1884:
Died, at his home in the western part of Clay county, on the 16th inst., Willis 
L. Vance, aged about 70 years.  He had been a citizen of Clay county for 
probably fifty years, and in all that time bore the reputation of a splendid 
citizen in every sense of the word.  The death of Mr. Vance will be deeply 
mourned by a large circle.  He has raised a good-sized family, and lived to see 
them all doing well.  One by one our aged citizens drop out, and their places 
are filled by the young generation.  Clay never had a better or more modest and 
unpretentious citizen.

Died, at his residence in this city of typhoid fever, on Wednesday, Frederick 
Meffert, aged about sixty years.  He had lived here many years, and was an 
eccentric, thrifty and quiet citizen, with a good heart and warm impulses.  
Peace to him.

Tribute of Respect.
Whereas, death has taken from us Lelia Wymore, a beloved, bright and faithful 
scholar of the Christian Sunday School, Liberty, Mo., therefore
Resolved, That we weep and deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents and 
family, and would call to their memories that we should not weep as those who 
have no hope, and that our Savior has said, “MY Grace shall be sufficient for 
thee.” And we rejoice that our schoolmate and pupil was faithful and beloved 
not only as a Sunday School scholar, but as a pious and devout member of the 
church of Christ.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to the family of the 
deceased, and that the Liberty Tribune and Advance be requested to publish them 
and also a copy be placed upon the Sunday School record. 
Done by order of the Sunday School.
Laura Corbin, Anna Miller, Fannie Morton, Committee.

Died, in this city Monday night last after a protracted illness, of 
consumption, Miss Helen Morris, daughter of John and Mary Morris, aged about 19 
years.  She was a highly accomplished and Christian young lady, beloved by all 
who knew her, and her death is a source of universal regret.  The family have 
the utmost sympathy of our community in their great grief.

Aug 29, 1884:
Rev. Henry Hill died at the residence of his son, in Carroll county, and was 
buried beside his wife at Liberty church, four miles north of this city.  For 
years he had been mentally unbalanced.  He was up to 1871 a prominent minister 
in the Old School Baptist church, and in his prime, was probably the ablest man 
his denomination had.

Johnson Everett, a native of Clay county, died at his home in Clinton county, 
on the 16th Aug., 1884.  He was born on the 16th of April, 1822, and was a son 
of Matthew Everett, and a nephew, we believe, of Judge A.B. Everett, of 
Liberty.  He was married twice, first to Miss Anna Hawkins, of O., by whom he 
had six children, and second to Mrs. Susan Baxter, by whom he had seven 
children.  HE was a strict member of the Baptist church, and stood high as a 
citizen. 

A good woman gone.  Mrs. Nancy Turner, died at the residence of A.G. Mosby in 
Fishing River Township, on the 14th inst., aged 74 years.  She was the widow of 
Walker Turner who died in Liberty about 1847, and sister of Geo. B. 
Linginfelter.  She was highly respected by her acquaintances, and her death 
will be a shock to her many relations and friends.  Form many years she resided 
in California with her son, Geo. E. Turner, but for the past two years has 
lived in Clay county.

Wm Hall died at his home north of Liberty on the 22d inst., aged 69 years.  He 
had resided in this county for many years.

Sep 5, 1884:
Mrs. Thomas B. Hale, before the war a resident of our city, and a very 
accomplished lady, died at Harrisonville on the 26th and was buried in Union 
Cemetery, Kansas City, on the 28th.  Her husband was before and during the war, 
a wholesale druggist in Kansas City, and was killed by the Red Legs during the 
war.

Sep 12, 1884:
Death of Jesse Morin.
Maj. Jesse Morin, well known throughout the State, died on the 30th August at 
his home in Platte City, Mo., after an illness of two years.  “He was born in 
Bourbon county, KY., in 1808.  IN 1816, wit his father’s family, he removed to 
Howard county, Mo., thence to Ray county, and finally, in 1837 to Platte.  He 
was a member of the Legislature from the Territory of Clay county in 1838, and 
framed the bill that erected the present county of Platte.  He was the first 
circuit clerk of the county, and was a captain in Sterling Price’s command 
during the war.  He was a member of the State Senate in 1857, and afterwards 
register of lands at Fort Scott.  Under Buchanan’s administration he was the 
compeer of Benton, Atchison, Abiel Leonard, Doniphan, James M. Hughes, John 
Dougherty, and all the illustrious pioneers and politicians of early days, and 
he died as he had lived, a steadfast Democrat.

Sep 19, 1884:
Obituary.
Died, in this county, Sept. 12th, 1884, Robert Kirkpatric in the 27th year of 
his age.
The deceased came with his father, Mr. William Kirkpatric from the state of 
Kentucky about two years ago.  He was deaf and dumb nearly all of his life.  He 
was buried at Shady Grove church.  The family have the sympathy of the 
community.        J.F.

Oct 3, 1884:
Jos. T. Swetnam, son of the late T.T. Swetnam, died in Clinton co., Sunday, and 
was brought to this co., Monday and interred at the family cemetery east of 
town Tuesday.  He was aged about 30 years, and was a promising young man.

Oct 10, 1884:
Stephen Kelly, a citizen of this county, aged some 52 years, was caught by the 
Rock Island cars Monday night at the cattle gap just beyond the new cemetery, 
and had his right foot badly crushed and thigh fractured.  Dr. Miller amputated 
his foot and rendered him all the assistance possible, but he died Tuesday 
night 12 o’clock.

Christopher C. Hope, for some years a citizen of this vicinity, but at the time 
of his death a lawyer of Kansas City, died on Friday last, aged about 36 years.

Mr. Benj. F. Evans, a citizen of Kansas City, and brother of Mr. J.C. Evans, of 
this county, died at the residence, of Mr. John Morris, in this city, on 
Saturday evening last.  He was far gone with disease and had only arrived here 
two or three days before his death to receive treatment from Dr. Meffert.  His 
wife and mother were with him when he died.  He was buried in Kansas City 
Sunday, attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and relatives.   The 
Kansas City papers speak of him in the highest terms as a man, citizen and 
Christian.  He was born Feb. 5th, 1847, and leaves a wife and three children to 
lament their great loss.

Tilman H. West died at his home in Kansas City Saturday last.  He formerly 
lived in Clay.

A handsome marble monument has been put up in the new cemetery over the graves 
of John S. Rearden and wife.

A very nice granite monument, of cottage design, has been placed over the grave 
of Mrs. Ed. Brining in the new cemetery.

Oct 17, 1884:
Died, in Higginsville, Mo., Oct. 11th, of cholera infantum, “Little Anna,” 
infant daughter of Rev. T.W. and Anna Tate, aged fifteen months 8 days.
“He carries the Lambs in his bosom.”

Oct 31, 1884:
Died, at his home near Edgerton last week, Eli G. Cummins in the 77th year of 
his age.  He was born in Anderson county, Ky., and moved with his wife who 
survives him, to the Platte Purchase in 1830.

Died, near Columbia, Mo., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Walker, on 
Wednesday night, October 15, ’84, Judge James Arnold, aged about 83 years.

Nov 14, 1884:
Death of Old Pioneer.
Capt. Jesse Thompson died at his home some six miles west of Liberty, on Friday 
last, after a long illness, aged 84 years.  Capt. T. came to Clay co. at an 
early day, and helped to clear the forests and make the county what it is.  He 
was an eccentric, but most excellent citizen, participating in every matter 
calculated to benefit his county.  He was a life-long Democrat, and prided 
himself on adhering to his party through good as well as evil report.  He had 
voted for every Democratic candidate for President for the last 63 years, and a 
victory was to him his greatest joy.  He leaves a number of grown up children, 
all holding honorable positions in society.  His wife died some six or eight 
years ago.  He was buried on the farm on which he had so long resided, in the 
presence of his children and neighbors.  Peace to the dust of the old pioneer.  
A few more yeas and all of that honored class will have passed to their long 
account.

Nov 21, 1884:
The death of Dr. J.C. Bernard, of Haynesville, is universally regretted by our 
citizens.  He was an accomplished and Christian gentleman and eminent 
physician.  Blessed by his memory.

Nov 28, 1884:
N.S. Prentiss, a former citizen of Liberty, died at the residence of his 
sister, Mrs. John H. Ruckle, near Kansas City, on the 20th inst., aged about 60 
years.  His disease was paralysis, and so fearful had it taken hold of him, 
that he could not move a limb or speak a word.  He was a prominent member of 
the Baptist church and a worthy man.

We regret to hear that Jacob Creek, one of our oldest and most honored 
citizens, died at his home some five miles north of Liberty, on Tuesday 
evening.  He was aged abut 70 years.

Death of Dr. Bernard.
Died at Hainesville, Mo., on Wednesday, November 5th, 1884, Doctor James Calvin 
Bernard, after a protracted illness extending over many months.  His health had 
been failing for several years, and last fall he and his wife concluded to try 
the virtues of a Florida winter hoping that the change in the climate would 
benefit his health, but, as in many our earthly hopes, they were disappointed 
in their expectations.
In his business transactions Dr. Bernard was just and reasonable and his honor 
was the first great care in all his dealings.
Dr. Bernard was born in Old Franklin, Howard county, Mo., October 7th, 1821, 
five years after the organization and the same year that Missouri was admitted 
into the Union.  He received a good school education, and afterward attended 
the Georgetown College of Kentucky.  His father was raised in Richmond, 
Virginia, and came to Howard county, Missouri, 1820.  He was at one time a man 
of considerable means and in his day was an extensive manufacturer of cordage 
in the town of Old Franklin.  The Doctor’s parents raised quite a large 
family.  More than half of them have passed away, all dying of heart disease, 
as also did the subject of this sketch.
His professional career began as a student of medicine in the office of Dr. 
J.H. Ellison, an able physician of Kentucky, and after a thorough preparation 
and course of lectures he was graduated from the university of Louisville, 
Kentucky in the spring of 1844.  He commenced practicing medicine in his native 
county, Howard, and then went to Clay county, locating near the town of 
Liberty.  After two years or in 1848, he moved to Clinton county, locating at 
Hainesville, while the town was yet in its infancy.
On February 1st, 1842, he was married to Miss Susan F. Major, a daughter of 
Rev. John S. Major, who was a distinguished and well known Baptist clergyman.
His house was the home of the preacher.  In fact there are but few ministers, 
especially of the church to which he and his wife belonged, who have not, in 
the days gone by, been made welcome to his hospitalities.        O. D. F. 
[Same obit was published a second time on December 5, 1884.]

Bertha Allen, daughter of Rev. O.D. and Sarah Allen, was buried in the Barry 
Cemetery Monday.  She was a bright little girl, and had been delicate in health 
all of her short life.  Her spirit is now in that fair clime where suffering is 
unknown.

Mrs. Eliza Spicer, and aged and much esteemed lady, and for 40 years a resident 
in Platte county, died last Saturday.  She will be greatly missed, for her life 
was one of faithfulness and devotion to the good of others.  She was never a 
member of any church but professed and manifested a Christian spirit.  She 
hated hypocrisy and tried to live up to her chosen motto.  Do all the good you 
can and as little harm as possible.  For the person possessing a character so 
noble and pure there is a happy future.

Mr. Robert Murray was in Barry today and reported the death of young McCormie 
at his home near Prairie Point.

Dec 5, 1884:
N.S. Prentiss, a former citizen of Liberty, died at the residence of his 
sister, Mrs. John H. Ruckle, near Kansas City, on the 20th inst., aged about 60 
years.  His disease was paralysis, and so fearful had it taken hold of him, 
that he could not move a limb or speak a word.  He was a prominent member of 
the Baptist church and a worthy man.

We regret to hear that Jacob Creek, one of our oldest and most honored 
citizens, died at his home some five miles north of Liberty, on Tuesday 
evening.  He was aged about 70 years.

Died, in this city, at the home of his parents, Nov. 28th, Louis, son of M. and 
B. Morganstern, aged 21 years and 4 months.

Died, in this county on the 3d inst., Mrs. Nancy Ann Martin, widow of the late 
Jas. L. Martin, aged 83 years.

Mr. Lewis Morganstern, a most worthy young man, died at the residence of his 
father in this city, on Friday last age 22 years.  He was buried Sunday at 
Elmwood cemetery at Kansas City.

Dec 12, 1884:
An unfortunate family.  Mr. and Mrs. James Fraher have lost no less than four 
children in the last three years from that dread disease, consumption.  The 
last was Miss Johannah Fraher who died last Saturday.  She was in the bloom of 
young womanhood, and was a very intelligent, pious and universally admired 
lady, and her death is a source of deep regret to her many friends.  She was 
buried on Monday from the St. Jame’s Catholic Church, attended by a large 
number of friends.

Fanny Elssler is dead, aged 73.  Fanny began dancing when she was 6 years old 
in Vienna, where she was born.  In 1841 she visited this country and in 1851 
retired, very rich.

The funeral and burial of Miss Johannah Fraher Monday was well attended; 
besides home people, quite a number were in attendance from Kansas City and 
other places.

Dec 26, 1884:
Barry.
The saddest event that has occurred for some time in our community was the 
death of Mrs. Geo. Houston, (formerly Miss Maggie Barnes) Monday evening, Dec. 
22d, after weeks of intense suffering.  Every attention was given by her 
friends – and also the counsel and aid of good physicians, but all in vain; 
death was seeking a shining mark in one who was ever true as a friend, 
consecrated as a Christian, tender and loving as a wife, faithful in every 
relation.  May her now motherless little boy live to perpetuate her 
excellencies of life and character.  Funeral services were held in the 
Presbyterian church.  Burial in the beautiful cemetery near Barry, where was 
laid her sainted mother.


Death of James L. Nutter.
James L. Nutter, died on Saturday last, after a long and painful mental and 
physical affliction, aged about 42 years.  He was a native of Clay county, and 
was an enterprising and promising young man, and his early death is lamented by 
a host of friends who knew and appreciated his genial and good qualities.
He leaves a wife and one child t mourn their irreparable loss.  He was buried 
at the New Cemetery in this city last Sunday in the presence of many 
sympathizing friends.

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