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The Liberty Tribune 1885
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 1885.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 9, 1885:
Death of O.P. Gash.
In the death of O.P. Gash, of Missouri City, Clay county has last a valued 
citizen, his family a kind protector and liberal provider, and his church a 
sure prop in every need.  All who knew the deceased will bear testimony to the 
truth of the above, and his death will be as sincerely mourned as that of 
probably any man that has died in the county for years.  He belonged to the 
Methodist church and practiced in his daily walk his convictions of the 
Christian religion.  He resteth from his labors, and verily his works do follow 
him.

William W. Lincoln died at his home near Liberty Landing on the 6th inst., of 
pneumonia, aged about 54 years.  He was a son of the late Col. Geo. Lincoln, 
and was an excellent citizen.  He was buried at the old homestead Wednesday.

Tribute of Respect.
The following tribute relative to the death of Mrs. Maggie Houston, who died 
Dec. 22, 1884, was approved by the Barry Cumberland Presbyterian Sabbath 
School, January 4th, 1885.
[Tribute continues at length on page 3 of this issue.]

We learn that Mrs. Aggie Baker, (formerly Miss Aggie Thomason) wife of Dr. 
Baker, of Grayson, died a few days ago, aged about 33 yrs.  Our readers will 
remember her as a charming young lady of a dozen years ago.

The death of Henry Sparks will be regretted by a large acquaintance.  He was a 
model man in every sense, and his place will be hard to fill.  Rest to his 
ashes.

In Memoriam.
James Lunsford Nutter was born on the 5th day of April, 1842, in clay county, 
Missouri.
His father was James Nutter, late of Clay county, who died in 1845.
His mother was a daughter of Robert Adkins.  She afterwards became the wife, 
and is now the widow, of John D. Hall, late of Clay county, in whose family he 
was raised.  Early in life he became a clerk in the drug store of his uncle, 
James G. Adkins, and while in his employ, became an accomplished druggist.  
Later in life he was a clerk in the Commercial Savings Bank, while David 
Roberts was cashier.
The health of Mr. Roberts failed, when he quit business, and, from that time, 
Mr. Nutter devoted his entire time to Mr. Roberts’ personal comfort, 
accompanying him in all his travels.
Mr. Roberts remembered him in his will; but all that was given to him was 
earned.
After Mr. Toberts’ death, he was, on the 12th day of October, 1872, married to 
Miss Nannie Williams, the daughter of Jarret Williams, Esq., one of Clay 
county’s best citizens.  Of this union there were born two children; Trigg 
Nutter, a promising boy of eleven summers, and a daughter, who died some years 
ago.  
After his marriage, Mr. Nutter became a farmer and, in partnership with his 
brother, D.J. Nutter, did a very prosperous business.  As their means 
increased, they purchased separate farms, and each one farmed on his own 
account.
Some years ago he was accidentally poisoned with “poison oak.”  At first, and 
for many years, this was only annoying to him; but, later in life, the trouble 
became more serious.  About a year ago his malady became so distressing that he 
abandoned his farm and moved to town, hoping to get relief.  But his disease 
grew worse and worse.  No language can depict the sufferings which he endured 
the last few months of his life.  Days and nights were spent in agony and 
torment, which robbed him of rest and sleep.  Under this strain his mental 
faculties became impaired.  So terrible were his sufferings, that he was taken 
to the home of his mother, where, surrounded by those who loved him, - his 
devoted wife, his loving mother, and faithful brothers, sisters and friends – 
Death, at last, came to his relief.
He died on the 20th day of December, 1884.  Few men have lived in Clay county 
who were more sincerely respected.  He had a pleasant smile and a kindly 
greeting for everyone.
No act of his toward neighbor or friend requires to be forgotten or forgiven.  
His home was the abode of hospitality and affection.
He was never more happy than when entertaining relatives or friends at his own 
fireside.  It seems a pity that on should be taken off, in middle life, when 
there were so many he could make happy.  But the memory of what he endured 
tends to reconcile even those who loved him best to relief, in any form.
At last he rests.					H.

Barry.
Georgia Azel, infant son of Geo. and Maggie Houston, was buried in the Barry 
Cemetery last Friday by the side of the lately deceased mother.  God graciously 
took the precious being from the rude blasts of this world to fairer climes.

Barry.
It is with sincere sorrow for the loss of a good man and much esteemed friend, 
and also with the deepest sympathy for the bereaved family that we chronicle 
the death of Mr. Henry Sparks, at his home near Barry, Dec. 31st.  His useful 
and noble life ended almost parallel with year ’84 and almost as peacefully.  
In less than half an hour after eating dinner and conversing with the family 
his pure spirit passed into the realms of the blessed.  Mr. Sparks came from 
Kentucky to this state before the war and wherever he lived was loved and 
esteemed as a most honorable citizen.  In every relation in the family he was 
true and affectionate.  As a Christian he was faithful and consistent, having 
been for a number of years a devoted follower of Christ.  A truly good man has 
fallen.  May his many virtues be imitated by the large number of friends who 
attended his burial in the Gash Cemetery.  Funeral services were held by his 
pastor, Rev. James Froman, at the family residence.  He was in his 75th year.  
Long and precious will be his memory to our community.  The family desire 
through this notice to thank the many friends who came to extend their aid and 
sympathy in the hour of bereavement, and for special reasons to mention 
Jonathan McKissick, Thomas Williams and Caleb Parrish.

Jan 16, 1884:
William W. Lincoln.
Perhaps there is no one who knew Mr. William W. Lincoln, personally, who did 
not receive information of his death with sincere regret.
He died in this county January 5th, 1885, after a brief illness.  He was born 
in Clay county, MO., February 18th, 1830, and though at the time of his death, 
he was more than half a century old, yet from his peculiar youthfulness of 
temperament and manners, no one would have supposed that his age was so great.  
He was a son of that late and most highly esteemed citizen of Clay co., George 
Lincoln, Sr., Esq., who died thirty-seven years ago.  His venerable mother, 
Mrs. Julia Ann Lincoln, now some years beyond her four score – survives him.  
Mr. Lincoln, as will be seen from the date of his birth, belonged to the first 
generation of the descendants of the pioneers of Clay co., among whom his 
father and mother were of the earliest and most honored.
Mr. Lincoln received a fair education in the schools of the county, 
particularly in the academy which was maintained in Liberty for many years 
prior to the founding of William Jewell college.  Throughout life he steadily 
adhered to his profession of farming, and always had the repute of great 
industry and of being an excellent farmer.
As all know, he was his only enemy, and an unfortunate habit, acquired in the 
gayety of youth, rendered valueless, in a mere pecuniary sense, gifts of mind 
which were equal to important achievements.
His was a lovable disposition – kind, courteous, sympathetic, obliging, fond of 
friends, mindful of all those traditions in the community which go to bind it 
together as one family, and ever judging others leniently.
He was never married.  After appropriate services at the house of his brother, 
Hon. James E. Lincoln, by Rev. Mr. Frazier, on the 7th inst., he was buried in 
the family cemetery of the Lincoln family, near Liberty.               A.

Thomas J. Brown, a prominent citizen of Gallatin, Mo., committed suicide on 
Wednesday, by shooting himself in the forehead with a pistol.  No cause known.  
He married a daughter of the late Philip Wirt, and left an interesting family, 
including several grown up and highly accomplished daughters.

Mrs. Mildred E. Pratt, died the residence of her son-in-law, John H. Wymore, on 
the 14th inst., of typhoid fever.  She was a lady universally beloved, and was 
aged about 45 years.
[See date and age differences in Obit published on Feb 6, below.]

Mrs. H. Clay Rogers, of Columbia, is in our city, called here by the sickness 
and death of her sister, Mrs. Pratt.

John Williams.
The death of John Williams at his home near Smithville, on the 8th inst., has 
cast a gloom over that section.  He was one of Clay’s best and most 
enterprising citizens and had a good word for every move which he thought would 
be beneficial to his county and neighborhood.  He was in fine circumstances, 
and we hear that he paid taxes on more money than any man in Clay county.  He 
had long been a resident of our county, and was widely known and greatly 
esteemed.  He was, we would judge, about 56 years old.

Jan 23, 1885:
The Troy (Mo.) Herald brings the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. John 
Ellis, of that city.  Mr. Ellis has relatives and a large circle of 
acquaintances in Western Missouri.

Death of John Williams.
Died, at the family residence, near Smithville, Mo., on Wednesday Jan. 7, 1885, 
Mr. John Williams.  Mr. Williams was born Oct. 3, 1821.  He had for many years 
been afflicted with heart disease, but never before so dangerously as during 
the past winter.  During the last days of his sickness his sufferings were very 
great but he did not complain, and poor, faithful mother would watch over and 
wait upon him day and night, with but little sleep and rest, but she finally 
had to give him up; it seemed almost more than she could bear to be separated 
forever from her companion who was very near and dear to her.  Kind neighbors 
and friends hurried to his bedside whenever their presence was needed and all 
that could be done was done to smooth the rough passage through death’s iron 
gate.
[Obit continues with a poem on page 3 of this issue.]

Jan 30, 1885:
Death of Mrs. Davidson.
After months of suffering Mrs. L.A. Davidson died last Saturday night, aged 
somewhere about 25 years.  She was a lady universally esteemed for her many 
noble traits of character.  Her death is a peculiarly sad one – having been 
married but a few years, with all this life could give to make her happy – a 
loving husband, children, sister, and plenty of this world’s goods – but all 
did not avail.  The stern reaper, death, cut her down in the morning of life, 
and she now rests in the Kingdom of her Heavenly Father, with parents and other 
loved ones who went before.  May the Lord bless her    husband and children and 
reconcile them to their great loss, and when death calls may they be ready, 
with lamps trimmed, to meet her.  She was buried in the family cemetery on Mr. 
A.C. Davidson’s farm on Tuesday last.       Friend.

Willie, son of Rev. W.A. Tarwater, died in Palmyra last week.

Mrs. Kate Thornton, wife of Rev. J.T. Thornton, died at the family residence in 
Warrensburg last Wednesday.  She was a daughter of the late Greenup Bird and 
was about 50 years old.  Our old citizens will remember her as a belle of some 
thirty years ago, and a most excellent lady she was, beloved by all with whom 
she came in contact.  She was buried at Warrensburg Thursday.

Died, near Minaville, Mo., Jan. 3, 1885, Arthur Bowring, son of A.P. and P.A. 
Bowring, aged 7 months and 4 days.
When we see a precious blossome,
That we tended with such care,
Rudely taken from our bosom,
How our aching hearts despair.

Round its little grave we linger, 
Till the setting sun is low.
Feeling all our hopes have perished, 
With the flower we cherished so.

He shall sleep, but not forever,
There will be a glorious dawn;
We shall meet to part, no, never,
On the resurrection morn.              Mother.

Died, in Columbia, Ky., Dec. 18, 1884, Mr. A.J. Jones.  He was married in 
Liberty, Mo., 1877, to Miss Bessie Bryant, daughter of our countyman, Mr. L.H. 
Bryant.  He leaves a wife, one little son, and his mother to mourn his loss.  
His little daughter, Bertha, having preceded him last spring one year ago, and 
was quietly waiting for him for a long time.  He was editor of the “Columbia 
Spectator,” joined the Baptist Church when quite young and was clerk of the 
Church when he died.  A kind husband and a dutiful son, and loving father and 
upright neighbor and citizen.

Feb 6, 1885:
Hiram Ray, who lives east of Missouri City, was found frozen to death on the 
30th ult.  He left Mo. city on the evening before with his wagon and team and a 
bottle of whiskey.  It is supposed that he was under the influence of whiskey 
and west to sleep, and in that condition met his death.  His team wandered off 
into the woods, and his body was found in the wagon frozen stiff 12 o’c. next 
day.

Walnut Grove Items.
We felt much grieved to read the announcement in last week’s paper, of the 
death of Mrs. Kate Bird Thornton, of Warrensburg, (formerly of Liberty).  We 
knew her only to love her, and we would say in her dear husband, children, and 
brothers who loved her most, weep not as those that have no faith, and as we 
shed tears of sympathy with you, we also realize that another link has been 
broken, another one of the loved ones gone to that city of love, and 
is “waiting and watching,” for you.   U.C.

Death of Mrs. Pratt.
Mrs. M.E. Pratt has gone to her reward.  That relatives and friends should 
sorrow when their loved ones are taken away by the touch of death is altogether 
natural.  There is but one thing that can bring relief to them in such an hour, 
and that is the Christian’s hope.  And never did the gentle influence of this 
hope find better occasion to administer its sweet consolations than in the 
death of Mrs. Pratt.  Having become a Christian in early life, she always, 
through succeeding years, found in the practice of the virtues, her chief 
enjoyment.  Her place among her relatives will be vacant, painfully vacant; as 
her heart and her hand was ever ready to respond to their calls for sympathy 
and assistance.  Her fidelity to her church was conspicuous and unabated up to 
the time of her death.  Few persons have made a better record in this respect.  
How pleasant to cherish the memory of an ardent friend, a loving relative and a 
faithful Christian.  In the case of Mrs. Pratt these ties were all found to 
exist in a high degree.
The subject of this notice was born and reared in Jessamine county, Ky.  She 
was the daughter of T.C. and Julia A. George.  She confessed her faith in 
Christ and was baptized by Elder A. Roboblins, at Kecne, Ky., at 18 years of 
age.  After her marriage she removed to Liberty, Mo., where she resided up to 
the time of her heath Jan. 15th, 1885, in the forty-ninth year of her age.
Notwithstanding the fact that she had many crosses and sorrows to bear, yet she 
was always of cheerful disposition, had a kind word of encouragement for others 
and was ever ready to share with them in their afflictions, forgetting her own.
Mrs. Pratt leaves three children to mourn her loss, and a large circle of 
relatives and friends.  May these children, relatives and friends all be found 
as she was, ready when death comes.                  A. Friend.

Died, near Waco, Texas, on the 24th of January at half past 4 o’clock, p.m. 
Joseph E. Riley.  He died of pneumonia, and was aged 44 years.  He was a 
brother of our fellow townsman, Jas. T. Riley and was a resident of this county 
until 1858, when he went to Texas and engaged in the stock business.  At the 
breaking out of the war he joined the Confederate Service and was a member of 
Capt. Cobb’s Texas Scout’s, and served mostly in Mississippi.  When the war 
closed he returned to Texas, married and settled down near Waco, and opened up 
a cotton plantation and stock farm – and by hard work and economy made a 
handsome living for his family, consisting of a wife and three children, who 
are left to mourn his loss.

Death of Hon. James Adkins.
Hon. James Adkins, member of the house from Platte county, died at 10 o’clock 
tonight.  He was considered better by his physicians yesterday, but a change 
occurred early this morning, and he sank rapidly during the day.  A severe 
attack of pneumonia last week prostrated him.
Immediately after prayer by Rev. Pope Yeaman, Mr. Allen of Clay arose and 
announced the death of Hon. James Adkins of Platte county, and in doing so paid 
a fine tribute to the life, public services and great moral and honest 
character of the deceased.  In conclusion, he offered a resolution that the 
speaker appoint a committee of five to draft resolutions expressive of sympathy 
for the family of the deceased and respect of his late colaborers in the house 
of representatives, which was adopted.
The speaker appointed as such committee Messrs. Allen of Clay, Gray of 
Moniteau, Smith of Jackson, Johnson of Montgomery and Campbell of Knox.

Feb 13, 1885:
Death of a Good Citizen.
Martin M Wymore died at the residence of his brother, Wm. H. Wymore, sr., on 
the 10th inst., aged about 73 years.  He had resided most of his time for the 
last forty years in Liberty, and was greatly esteemed for his many good 
qualities.  No one ever formed his acquaintance that did not like him.  He was 
very quiet in walk and conversation, and was truly a fine specimen of the “old 
time gentleman.”  Although very old, he carried himself erect, and always 
appeared to good advantage.  During our celebration in November he carried a 
torch in the horseman’s procession, and it was observed that no one bore 
himself with a more marshal appearance than he did; he appeared to enjoy 
himself as much as the youngest.  His death is universally regretted by our 
citizens.  His funeral was preached in the Christian Church yesterday, and he 
was buried in the new cemetery.

Mr. Wm. H. Robb, of Helena, Mason co., Ky., had the misfortune to have a 
promising little boy burned to death on the 2d inst.  The child’s clothes 
caught fire from the grate, and before relief came he was so badly burned that 
he died next morning.  Mr. Robb formerly resided in this county, near Missouri 
City, and his many friends here sympathise with him in his deep affliction.

Joseph Brown, who died at his home near Liberty, Ind., recently, at the age of 
83 years, was an eccentric person.  He was worth $100,000, which he divided 
between his wife, and adopted child and the school funds of the county.

Feb 20, 1885:
Ryland Wilson, a worthy and promising young man from Fishing River, died in 
Kansas City Tuesday, and his remains were brought to this county and buried at 
Mount Zion Wednesday.  His young wife and mother’s family have the sympathy of 
the people in their severe affliction.  He was aged about 22.

Acme Items.
Mrs. Nancy Gragg who was thought to be dying when last heard from, is now 
dead.  A good woman has joined that angelic band; weep not dear friends, you 
loss is her eternal gain.

Porter Stollings, about 1 ½ years old, died on the 11th inst.

Capt. Wm. Buxton died at his home near Mo. City, on Monday last aged about 70 
years.  He was an old bachelor, eccentric, but a very clever man.

Death of Capt. Buxton.
All who knew him will much regret to hear of the death of Capt. William Buxton, 
which occurred at his residence near Missouri City in this county on the 16th 
inst.
He was born in Mason county, Kentucky, May 1st, 1819. It is no mean distinction 
to have been born in Mason county.  The first wave of immigration from the 
older states which peopled it must have possessed uncommon intellectual 
attributes for it produced such men as Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston, Col. A.W. 
Doniphan, Gen. Jessup and other men of high eminence.
Capt. Buxton settled in Clay county, Mo., in March, 1837, and purchased the 
farm whereon he resided during the residue of his life of one of the Mormons 
then resident of the county.  He was a farmer through life and was never 
married.  He was a man of strong convictions, tender feelings and most faithful 
friendships.
Not having had educational facilities during his youth, he was compelled to 
rely in matters of business on the suggestions of sound common sense and the 
promptings of a just impulse.
Whatever may be said of his gifts or failings otherwise, all will agree that he 
was a person of the purest integrity, and that is the brightest star that can 
glitter in the crown of man.  Where there are truth and honesty, every fault 
should be forgotten.
This county was peculiarly fortunate in the class of men who settled it.  All 
who have known of those men will agree that they were strong, earnest, brave 
and faithful; perhaps not as a rule, thoroughly educated, (though many were) 
but possessed of vigorous sense, candor and over-mastering wills.
Their words no shuffling, double-meaning knew,
Their speech was homely, but their hearts were 
true.                             A.

Feb 27, 1885:
Obituary.
For the third time in less than twelve months, it becomes the sad duty of the 
writer to chronicle the sad visit of death to the home and family of Mr. and 
Mrs. L.O. Riley.
On March 12th, 1884, their eldest born, Horace, a promising young man of 19 
years, was laid to rest till the judgment day.  Again on April 4th, the Death 
Angel came, and took “Little Lewis” into the Eternal presence of the Father.  
It would seem that the cup of sorrow had been drained to the dregs, but no, 
another draught was in store for them.  On Monday morning the 23rd inst., at 
6:15 o’clock, Mary their oldest daughter, was called from this world of sorrows 
into the light of the Great Beyond.
Truly the hand of affliction is heavy upon that family, but, dear parents, we 
should remember that “Whose the Lord loveth, He chasteneth,” and that yours and 
ours is a faith than can look beyond the vail and say; “The Lord has given and 
the Lord has taken; blessed by the name of the Lord!”
Mary Riley was born April 13th, 1867, and died Fe. 23rd, 1885, of that dread 
disease, pneumonia.  Her funeral was preached on Tuesday the 24th by Elder 
Samuel Lowe, of Lathrop, in the presence of a large and sympathetic audience.
Possessed of one of the sweetest dispositions I ever saw, she was just blooming 
into a womanhood which was noble, pure and spotless.  She was modest and 
unassuming, but kind and gentle withal, and we do not suppose her lips was ever 
opened to speak guile of any fellow creature.  She was a universal favorite, 
without a known enemy in the world.  To father and mother, brothers and 
sisters, kindred and friends, she was endeared by those qualities of head and 
heart that make these fleshly ties so painful in their severance.  She was an 
earnest Christian, a dutiful follower of the meek and lowly Savior, and there 
is not a doubt but that Master whom she loved will say of her in the last Great 
Day, “She hast done what she could; Enter into the joys of thy Lord.”
So loving friends, let us not be cast down, but ever remember that “All things 
worketh together for good to them that love God” for 
“We see but dimly through these mists and vapors;
Amid these earthly damps
What seems to us but sad funeral tapers
May be Heaven’s distant lamps.”
She is not dead – this child of our affection,
But gone unto that school
Where she no longer needs our poor protection,
And Christ himself doth rule.”                                     S. H. S.

Died, near Liberty, Clay county, Missouri, Feb. 18th, 1885, Ann, Wife of Mr. 
James McKarnin, nee McKinney – born in 1820 at Morgarget, Ballycastle, Antrim 
county, Ireland.  She was a loving daughter, an affectionate wife and mother.  
She leaves four sons and one daughter and husband to mourn their loss.
[See memorial below published on March 20.]

The funeral and burial of Mrs. Price yesterday was largely attended by old 
friends.

J.J. Waddell, in his 69th year, and one of the pioneers of Lafayette county, 
died at his home near Lexington on the 15th.

Death of Mrs. Price.
Died, in Kansas City, Tuesday the 24th inst., of typhoid fever, Mrs. Mary A. 
Price.  Her first husband, Abram Croysdale, was one of the pioneer merchants of 
Liberty, and will be remembered by a number of our oldest citizens.  He died in 
1842.
In 1860 she was married to Hon. Jno. G. Price, who died about 1866, since which 
time she has resided with her son-in-law, Judge R.S. Adkins, the last four 
years in Kansas City.  Her father was Wm. Campbell, who lived at, and maybe, 
settled the farm on which Mr. Denny now lives.  Mr. Campbell died some 30 years 
ago.
We knew Mrs. Price for nearly forty years, and have no hesitation in saying 
that she was a model woman in every sense – a kind and obliging neighbor, a 
devoted member of the Baptist church, and one of the best business ladies we 
ever knew.  In the death of Mrs. Price, her children have lost a loving mother, 
and society a most worthy member.  Her remains were bro’t to Liberty yesterday, 
and taken to the Baptist church where an appropriate and impressive funeral 
discourse was delivered by Rev. W.R. Rothwell, after which she was buried 
beside her first husband in the Old Cemetery.  After near fifty years, husband 
and wife again meet and clasp hands on the banks of the “Great Hereafter.”
[There is a quite lengthy obituary published in the March 6, 1885 issue with 
additional genealogical information.]

Mar 13, 1885:
Tribute of Respect. Christian Sunday School.  Liberty, Mo., March 1, 1885.
Whereas, In obedience to the will of an All-wise Providence, we are called upon 
to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of Miss Minnie Gordon, who died at 
her home in Liberty, Feb. 23, 1885, and who was lately a member of this 
school.  Therefore, be it Resolved, That we, her classmates, recognize the 
simple beauty of her life; we know its truth, its kindness, its helplessness, 
its strength; we knew and loved her, and so we sorrow for her.
Her spirit has been called to a higher school.
Resolved, That in her death, this school has lost one of its most earnest and 
faithful members, her associates a kind and loving companion, her parents a 
dutiful daughter, and her brothers and sisters a devoted sister.
Resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the record of this school, a 
copy be sent to the family of the deceased, and that the Liberty Tribune and 
Advance be requested to publish them.
Lutie Hodges, Lizzie B. Wymore, Hattie B. Corbin, Comm’tee.

Death of Mrs. Crafton.
Died, at her home in Liberty, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Laura S. Crafton, wife of 
MR. E.R. Crafton, aged about 33 years.  She had not been very well for some 
time, but was going about, and no immediate danger was anticipated.  In Mrs. 
C.’s death her husband and children have lost a devoted wife and mother, and 
society and the church a most exemplary and worthy member.  She leaves a 
husband and five children (from 12 years to 9 mos.) to mourn her death.  Her 
funeral was preached by Rev. MR. Talbott of the Episcopal church, in the 
presence of a large number of sympathizing friends, and her remains were 
interred in the New Cemetery. Peace to her dust and blessings on her children.

Died, in this city, on the 2d day of March, 1885, Mrs. Etta Heathe, wife of 
Maj. H.E. Heathe, aged about 28 years.  Her remains were taken to Republican 
City, Nebraska, (her old home) for burial.  She was a woman of many noble 
qualities, and her death is greatly lamented by many friends here and in 
Nebraska.  She leaves a husband and several children.

Mar 20, 1885:
James Williams of Putnam county, died last Saturday at the advanced age of 106 
years.  He chewed and drank moderately all his life, but never smoked.

A Memorial of Ann McKarnin.
Though now unknown, dear Ann, thy ashes rest,
Still lives thy memory in one grateful breast
That enjoyed thy love through many a happy year,
And marked thy humble hopes, thy pious fear.
Oh! when this frame which yet while life remains
Who beamed on thine, illumine my departing hour
So shall I greet thee where no ills annoy,
And what was sown in grief is reaped in joy,
Where worth obscured below bursts into day
And those are paid whom earth could never pay.
A  Friend.

Instantly Killed.
Missouri City, Mo., march 18. – News reached here today of a horrible accident 
that happened to a young man by the name of Carroll, six miles east of this 
place, on Monday.  Young Carroll, while cutting wood, felled a tree.  One of 
the limbs having hung on another tree standing near, he proceeded to cut the 
limb loose, when it sprung to its place, striking him on the head, tearing his 
skull bone off and scattering his brains over the ground, causing death 
instantly.

Obituary.
Mrs. Amanda Ford, wife of Mr. William Ford, and daughter of Mr. George S. 
Goode, for many years Justice of the Peace in Gallatin township, died in 
Prescott, Kansas, March 7th, 1885, and was buried in the Barry Cemetery on the 
10th inst.
Sister Ford was in youth a faithful attendant at the Presbyterian Church and 
Sunday School, professing religion and becoming a consistent Christian.  In her 
family she was kind, genial and affectionate.  In society her warm, generous, 
lively disposition made for her many friends.  For the last few years of her 
life she was a great sufferer, but bore her affliction calmly and bravely, 
meeting death resignedly and triumphantly, earnestly desiring to meet her 
Savior in glory.  She leaves a husband, four children and many relatives to 
mourn her departure.  Funeral services were held in Barry and Prescott.  
J. Froman.

Barry.
There were two burials in our cemetery last week: Mrs. Amanda Ford, of 
Prescott, Kansas, and a little child of Mr. Slaughter, of Linkville.

A.F. Hardwicke, son of Rev. J.B. Hardwicke, died at Carthage, Mo., last week.

Thomas L. Anderson, of Palmyra, a noted politician of thirty years ago, died on 
the 6th inst., aged 77 years.  He was bron in Green co., Kentucky, Dec. 8, 1808.

Mar 27, 1885:
Died, at his home, four miles northwest of Liberty, about two o’clock Tuesday 
morning, March 24th, 1885, of consumption, Daniel S. Thorp, aged 45 years, 3 
months and 24 days.  He was born and raised in Clay county, and was a son of 
Joseph and Nancy Thorp.

Mrs. Savery, wife of Maj. P.M. Savery, of Baldwyn, Mississippi, was visiting 
Mrs. Judge Jones last week.  She is a Clay county raised lady, and her husband, 
Maj. S. resided in Clay county many years previous to the war.  Since the above 
was in type, we have had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Savery, and can truly say 
that we know of no one who has been married 31 years, that looks as young as 
she does.  The “sunny south” agrees with her.  By the way, her mother (Mrs. 
Mitchell) died at the residence of her daughter in Hamburg, Iowa, a few weeks 
ago.  Mrs. M. was an early settler in Liberty, and well known to the “old 
timers.” She was a very smart and excellent lady, and her many old 
acquaintances will read of her death with sincere regret.

Mr. Josiah T. Braly, an esteemed citizen of this vicinity, died a few days 
ago.  Mr. B. has lived in this neighborhood for many years, and we can say 
truly he died without an enemy.

We regret to chronicle the death of little Davie, infant son of Thos. and 
Rosanna Stevenson.

Mr. Dan. Thorp, a worthy and honored citizen of our county, died on the 24th 
inst., of consumption, aged abut 45 years.  He was interred on the 25th with 
Masonic honors of which order he was an influential member.

Mrs. Elvira Laffoon, widow of James M. Laffoon, died at the residence of her 
son, (E.S. Lafoon) in this city on the 22d inst.  She was aged about 68 years, 
and was held in high esteem by those who knew her.  She had been a devoted 
member of the Baptist church for many years.  Her funeral was preached at the 
Baptist church on Monday, and her body laid beside that of her husband in the 
new cemetery.

Mrs. E.C. Umbarger, of Kansas City, and a former citizen of Liberty died on 
Wednesday last.

Apr 3, 1885:
Items from Paradise.
We learn that Mrs. Thos. Callaway died in the Indian Territory last week, and 
was to have been interred at this place Monday, but owing to some unavoidable 
occurrence the interment did not take place.  She was a daughter of Henry Snow, 
of this county.

Mrs. Bayer, an aged and highly respected lady died in the Providence 
neighborhood on the 24th. 

Barry Items.
Jimmie Wright, son of Mrs. Jenny Wright, died last Wednesday of Scarlet fever, 
and was buried in the Barry cemetery.  Three other members of the family are 
sick.  

Apr 10, 1885:
Miss Minnie, youngest daughter of Mrs. L.B. Finley, a former resident of this 
place, died at the residence of her parents, 729 Cherry street, Kansas City, 
Mo., on last Friday.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Walnut 
St. M.E. church, conducted by Dr. Matthews.  Miss Minnie has hosts of young 
friends here who deeply mourn her early death.

Died, in this county on the 2d inst., after a protracted illness, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Holtzclaw, wife of the late Peter Holtzclaw, in the 75th year of her 
age.  A good woman has passed away.  She was a citizen of Clay county over 
fifty years, and leaves a large number of descendants, relatives and friends to 
lament her loss.

Died, near Kearney on the 1st inst., Mrs. Mary McIlvaine, widow of Wm. 
McIlvaine, aged about 50.

Tasty monuments have been put up in the new cemetery over the graves of Wm. E. 
chitty (“Uncle Ed.,”) Mason C. Harrison; Mrs. Mary E. Trumbo, wife of J.A. 
Trumbo; H. Frank Hurdle and Renar Hurdle, and little Elsie Harrison.

Died in Clinton county, on the 5th inst., Mrs. Louis Morris, aged 65 years.

Mrs. ---- Butchart wife of James Butchart, died at the family residence in this 
city, on the 2d inst., aged about 60 years.  She was a most estimable lady.

Apr 17, 1885:
Mrs. Mary E. McIlvaine died at Wm. P. Garrett’s, near Holt, Mar. 1st.  She had 
gone there on a visit, and was the widow of Capt. Wm. McIlvaine, who was killed 
at Baker’s Creek, Miss., during the civil war.  She was a member of New Hope 
Baptist Church.  Her funeral was preached by Rev. Asa N. Bird at Bethel on 
Thursday Mar. 2.

Died, in this county on the 12th inst., Mrs. Paulina Bush, widow of Mercer 
Bush, aged 79 years and 9 days.  She was a lady held in high respect by her 
many friends, and her death is sincerely lamented.  She died at the residence 
of her son-in-law, Judge N.B. Bush.  She was a devout member of the church and 
kind neighbor.  She was a pioneer, having moved to Clay county 49 years ago 
last fall.  One by one the early settler drop out and pass to their long 
account.

Barry.
Mrs. ---- Waller an aged and highly esteemed lady of Platte county, who had 
suffered for many years from consumption, was buried in our cemetery Monday.  
Funeral services were held by Bro. Ricketts.

Died.
At her home in clay county, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Judie Benton, wife of Wm. 
Benton, Esq.  The many friends of this once happy family, deeply sympathize 
with the stricken husband, the tender infant, whose living mother is taken from 
it – the aged mother, sister and brothers.  Deceased was 24 years old, had been 
a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist church for 10 years.         G.L. Black.

Died in this county on the 7th inst., Mrs. Judy Benton, wife of Wm. Benton aged 
about 25 years.  She was an estimable lady.

James Suffington died on Sunday April 5, 1885, in St. Louis co., aged 88 years, 
4 mos. and 8 days.  He was born in Madison county New York, and moved to 
Missouri in 1817.  He was truly a pioneer.

Apr 24, 1885:
Barry Items.
Ordee L., son of George and Sallie Ebbs, was buried in our cemetery last 
Friday.  The community extend their tenderest sympathy to the parents in the 
deep bereavement they sustain in the death of their precious little boy.

May 1, 1885:
Arnold Items.
Mr. Fountain Waller, one of the oldest citizens of Clay county, died on the 
morning of April 27th, aged 87 years.  He had been a resident of Clay county 
for 52 years.  But at his advanced age he possessed all his faculties of mind 
and body up to the day of his death.  His often expressed wish to die without 
pain or lingering sickness was gratified.  He passed to his final rest 
peacefully and quietly without a struggle.  His funeral was attended by a large 
concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.  His loss will be deeply felt by 
his legion of friends and neighbors.  

Died.
Suddenly at his residence in this county, on Monday morning, 27th of April., 
MR. Fountain Waller, in the 87th year of his age.
Mr. Waller was born in Fauquar county, Va., 1798, and removed to Missouri in 
1833.  Since that date he has occupied his late residence, where he ever 
dispensed a generous and liberal hospitality, never happier than when his 
friends were assembled around his bounteous board.  His hospitable roof has 
sheltered many an otherwise houseless head.  Mr. Waller was a man, mentally and 
physically, of strongly marked individuality.  He was a type, too nearly 
extinct, of a former robust generation.  He was genuine in all things.  In an 
age of shoddy, he wore the wool of his own flocks.  He wronged none, and would 
suffer wrong from none.  His ideas of personal integrity and honor he carried 
to the verge of fanaticism.  He was still called “Mars Fountain” by his former 
slaves, and exercised a patriarchal authority over them, although now his 
fellow-citizens.
Death cam to him suddenly but found him not unprepared.  For many years he had 
looked forward with complacence to the day when he should take the place 
already prepared for him by the side of a beloved wife and daughter, whose 
tombs were always in view from his window.  Like the sturdy oak he has fallen, 
and has gone with honest and fearless heart and clean hands to meet the Judge 
before whom all must at last appear.  We may all profit by the example of a 
life ever useful and honorable to himself and others.  “Peace to his ashes.”

R.R. Craig, a resident of Clay county, previous to 1849, died at his home in 
California, some three years ago.  Our “Old-timers” will remember him.

Rev. W.C. McPheters, for many years a citizen of Clay county, died at his home 
in Terre Haute, Indiana, on the 18th inst., aged about 65 years.  His wife died 
only a few weeks before him.

Died in Elba, Nebraska, April 25th, 1885, Mrs. Lou Hudson, wife of Milton 
Hudson, and daughter of Mrs. Agnes Wills, of Clay co., Mo., aged about 30 
years.  A good woman has been gathered home.

May 8, 1885:
Walnut Grove Items.
Mr. Sugget, of this neighborhood, lost a little child with measles.  The 
bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.  We believe the other 
members of his family have recovered of the said disease.

Died, Wednesday 6th, at 1 o’c. p.m., ----- infant daughter of Harry and Cora 
Morse.

Died, on the 30th, ult., near Gosneyville, Mrs. Sutter, a very worthy lady aged 
about 75 years.

Died, on the 1st inst., of consumption, near Smithville, A.K. Elliott, aged 
about 55 years.  He was a prominent and good citizen, and at the time of his 
death was Justice of the Peace of Platte T.

Dr. Thos. S. Dabney, a citizen of Clay county for near a half century, died at 
the residence of his daughter in St. Louis on Sunday, and was buried in the Old 
Cemetery here Tuesday evening with Masonic rits.

Died, in Gosneyville, on the 4th inst., Squire Al. Burnett, aged about 50 
years.  In his death the community sustains an irreparable loss.

Dr. Thomas Smith Dabney.
The subject of this sketch died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mary 
Decker, in St. Louis, Mo., (whither he had gone some weeks ago,) Sunday, May 
3d, 1885, and was buried in the Old Cemetery in Liberty, Mo., with Masonic 
ceremonies, on the Tuesday following.
Dr. Dabney was born near the Pamunkey River in King William county, Virginia, 
April 17th, 1812.  His father was George Dabney, Esq., a substantial farmer of 
that county.  His mother’s maiden name was Susannah Quaries.  The Dabney family 
is an old and honorable one in Virginia.  It is of Huguenot descent, and the 
name of Dabney is a corruption of the French D’Aubigne.  He was educated at 
William and Mary College.  His education was a thorough English and classical 
one, and for many years of his earlier life there were few person who 
understood the meaning, or saw the beauties, of Horace and Virgil more clearly 
than he.  After the completion of his education he studied medicine, and 
received his degree of M.D. at Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, in 
March 1835.  In 1838 he settled in Liberty, Mo., and regularly began the 
practice of his profession, and during the years that he followed it his 
reputation as a scientific physician was deservedly high.  In June, 1841, he 
was married to Miss Rebekah Dykes, a sister of Mrs. Jas. M. Hughes.  They had 
five children, of whom three are living.  She died in August, 1852.
During many years of Dr. Dabney’s life, he was engaged in teaching, and there 
are numbers who remember with gratitude the exactness and thoroughness of his 
methods.  He was many times elected a justice of the peace of the county, and 
his high sense of honor and love of justice always enabled him to render 
decisions which were in substantial accord with the rights of parties.
He was in manners and feelings a gentleman, and few had a more delicate respect 
for the opinions of others, or, always and ………….observed the courtesies of 
life.  HE was greatly unfortunate, but neither that fact, nor any of the 
accidents of time and fortune could break the fine texture of his nature, nor 
destroy the generous emotions and noble impulses which were his by birth-
right.  
In him shone conspicuously truth and integrity.  None doubted either.  Though 
unmerciful disaster pursed him and fate had decreed that his declining years 
should not be spent in ease and luxury, yet he had with him those precious 
jewels and sweet and sustaining must have been his consciousness of the 
possession of them when time to him had ceased to be and the gates of the 
Eternal Kingdom were opened.
Liberty, Mo., May 5th, 1885.                     A.

May 22, 1885:
Died, at his home near Eagle Springs, Coryell county, Texas, on the morning of 
March 29th, 1885, of typhoid pneumonia.  Charles Deyerle Neff, son of Isabella 
and Noah Neff, in the 27th year of his age.  Charlie was an upright and noble 
man, a kind and dutiful son, and an affectionate brother.  He bore his 
sufferings (which were great) without a murmur.  His death has caused an aching 
void in a large circle of friends and acquaintances, as well as at the home 
circle.  His many good qualities and gentle manners have built for him a 
monument in the hearts of those who new him best, which time will not change 
nor circumstances deface until the dark waves of oblivion shall cover them too 
with its billows.  Peace to his memory.  McGregor, Texas, Plaindealer.

Death of Another Good Citizen.
Died, at his residence near this city, on Wednesday 20th inst., Mr. James 
Lancaster, aged about 75 years.  He was a number one man, and his death is a 
source of deep regret to a large circle of friends.  He was buried yesterday 
with Masonic honor.

Missouri City Items.
Mr. Riley Writesman, an old resident of this place, died at his home in Vernon 
County the 16th inst.  His remains were brought her for burial.

Died at her home some 4 miles southwest of Liberty, after a short illness, on 
Friday last, Mrs. Amanda Leitch, wife of Thos. G. Leitch, and daughter of the 
late John R. Hall, aged about 50 years.  Her death causes a void in her family, 
society and the church that will be hard to fill.  She was a devoted wife, 
mother and friend, and her death is lamented by all who knew her.  Her funeral 
was preached Rev. by McNair, and her burial at Little shoal Saturday.

Obituary.
Mrs. E. Ellen Benson Hamilton died May 15th, 1885.  The deceased was born in 
Bartholomew county, Indiana, April 14, 1863, moved to the present home of her 
parents, John and Catherine Benson, near Paradise, Mo., in 1868; was married to 
W. Watts Hamilton Dec. 14, 1884, by Rev. R.C. Watson, who was called upon to 
conduct the funeral services, at the Christian church in Paradise, in the short 
space of five months and giving full assurance of her peace with God, she bade 
farewell to father, mother, brothers, sister and husband, asking them to meet 
her in heaven, her spirit fled just as the leaves burst forth in the forest.  
Owing to the rainy morning many were not permitted to attend the funeral.  Her 
remains were interred in the Gosneyville cemetery.
Yes, she’s gone, so pure and holy,
To await our coming there,
God who took her in his glory,
Will take other to his care.

Husband and friends, strive to meet her
In that beautiful above,
God has promised those that love him
Shall receive His constant care.
Paradise, Mo., May 17.        R. M. H. 

May 29, 1885:
Death of Dr. Sheetz.
Clay county is fast losing her pioneer citizens.  In the death of Dr. Samuel 
Sheetz – which occurred on the 30th April – Clay county lost one of her best 
and most eminent men.  He had resided in Clay county near forty years, and in 
all the relations of life stood high with is fellow men.  Our people will long 
pleasantly remember his many good acts, gentlemanly bearing and great skill and 
success as a physician.  His life and example is worthy of imitation by the 
young.  He was born July 18, 1819.  May the turf p0ress lightly on his ashes is 
the wish of one who knew him long.

The funeral of Mrs. Amanda Leitch, (wife of Thos. G. Leitch) will be preached 
at the Little Shoal church next Sabbath, (30th, May) at 11 o’clock A.M.

A Sad and Fatal Accident.
Perry Rone, aged 17 years, son of Harrison Rone, who owned a mill 3 miles north 
of Taitsville, in Ray county, on the 9th of May, was engaged at the engine and 
his clothing caught in the machinery and tore his left arm from its socket and 
so wounded his left breast as to expose that lung, and notwithstanding his 
frightful injuries, he lived until the night of the 16th, when death came to 
his relief.  All his family except one sister were there to witness his 
suffering and patience, and that sister, (Mrs. Tuley,) of this county, reached 
his bedside a few hours ere the soul took its flight.

Jun 5, 1885:
In Memoriam.
Well may the poet ask: “Where are the friends of my youth?”  One by one they 
leave us, even while we are yet young.
Little more than a year ago, when the new year bells were ringing, gayest among 
the gay was Ellen, daughter of J.D. and Mary Park; for scarcely had their 
chiming ceased when she became the happy bride of Mr. J. Dearing, a worthy and 
noble young gentleman of Barnard, Mo.
How vivacious and happy was she on that nuptial eve!  Clad in her snowy bridal 
robes, she flitted here and there, scattering the sunshine of her heart on all 
around, until again it was reflected upon herself, and every one predicted for 
her years full of joy and peaceful gladness.  Her husband took her to the home 
he had so thoughtfully prepared with every luxury, as well as necessity, that 
could increase their mutual felicity.  The world seemed full of beauty to her, 
and her cup was filled with joy, and when a few weeks ago, a little one was 
added to their treasures, it seemed the crowning drop to their blessings.
But how vain are all our hopes; we know not what the morrow bringeth.  When in 
the late May time all nature was bursting into loveliness, again they robed her 
in white, and wreathed about her votive garlands of love.  Now, they moved with 
noiseless tread, an gazed with throbbing hearts and tear-stained eyes upon her 
marble features, while vainly they wished those mute and stiffened lips could 
speak once more their hearts to cheer.
Such a treasure death would not yield, though hearts were crushed and broken.  
They carried her form, lovely in death, to Woodland Cemetery, Kansas City, and 
laid it neath the turf by the side of a sister gone before.
How torn and bleeding must be the hearts of husband, father and mother, 
brothers and sisters.  Numberless friends lend their sympathies, for none knew 
her but to love her.  We can only mourn her loss to us, but rejoice in her gain 
of heaven, for she was a devoted Christian, and we know that even now, she is 
enjoying the reward she so richly deserved.  
Everything that mortal could do was done to keep her with us; the most skillful 
physicians were constantly by her bedside, and devoted friends granted her 
every wish, but she has gone; yet a little while and we shall follow.
The soft zephyrs that mingle with the voices of the birds in a requiem over her 
grave, will bring a soothing balm to the aching hearts she leaves behind, while 
her memory will be guiding star, ever beckoning us to follow where she has 
gone.            A Friend.
[Lengthy poems in the memory of Ellen Park Dearing published on Jun 12 on page 
3.]

Died, at her home near Cameron, on 23d ult., Mrs. Mary Hare, aged 81 years, 6 
mos. and 16 days.

Jun 12, 1885:
Death of Miss Anna V. Semple.
Died, in this city on the 6th inst., after a short illness of pneumonia, Miss 
Anna V. Semple, daughter of Prof. R.B. and L.A. Semple, aged nearly 14 years.  
She was of remarkably promising and sweet disposition, dutiful, studious and 
domestic at home, and members of her church (Baptist) say she was the “best 
developed Christian they ever  knew of her age.”  She was a great favorite, and 
her death is a source of deep regret to our people.  Her funeral was preached 
by Rev. B.G. Tutt Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church, and her burial 
immediately followed at the New Cemetery – both largely attended by 
sympathizing friends.

The funeral and burial of Miss Anna V. Semple (daughter of Prof. R.B. Semple) 
last Sunday was largely attended, evidencing high respect for the deceased and 
sincere sympathy for the afflicted family.

Mrs. Edw. Mooney died at her home near Gosneyville, on the 4th inst., aged 
about 20 years.  Considerable sickness in that section.  

Died in Maryville, Mo., on the –th inst., Mrs. Lutie Fifer, aged about 25 
years.  She was a daughter of S.H. Holmes, well known in this county.  She left 
an infant child eight months old.

Missouri City Items.
On last Saturday afternoon while several little boys were on the bank of the 
river catching lemons that were floating by, little Willie Holt fell into the 
river and was drowned.  His body has not yet been recovered.  The bereaved 
parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

Jun 19, 1885:
Claytonville Items.
We had a very sudden death in the neighborhood last week.  Mr. J.D. Miller had 
a paralytic stroke and lay about forty-eight hours without moving hand or 
foot.  He was buried at Salem church Saturday evening, with religious 
ceremonies by Rev. Mr. Newell.  A very great many people attended the burial.  
The family of the deceased have the sympathy of this entire section.

Died, on the 4th inst., near Claytonville, Mo., of paralysis, Mr. Jacob Miller, 
aged 50 years.  The subject of this notice moved from Kentucky to this county 
in 1849, and has lived in Ray and Clay counties ever since. – Lawson New Era.

Mrs. Elizabeth Parker died on Monday last at her home in Independence, aged 70 
years.  She resided in Liberty a great many years ago and her deceased husband 
was at on etim ea partner of the late John R. Peters.

Nebo Items.
Death entered our community and claimed two of Nebo’s fair daughters.  Misses 
Josie Galvin and Sarah Moore.  The former was interred at Liberty cemetery and 
the latter at Nebo.  The afflicted families have the heartfelt sympathies of a 
large circle of friends.  Luna.

Jun 26, 1885:
We regret to announce that A.W. Pipes, a man of family, and about 60 years of 
age, living seven miles north of town – committed suicide Monday by hanging 
himself to a tree near his house.  No reason is known for the rash act, as he 
was in good circumstances, and his family relations pleasant.  He is supposed 
to have been off of his mental balance.  He was buried at Gilead church Tuesday.

Mr. John Fisher lost his infant child Monday after a short illness.

Mrs. Desmond died Saturday after a long illness, aged about 55 years.

A Grand Pioneer Gone.
Lathrop, June 22nd. – Mason Summers, one of the oldest residents of Western 
Missouri, died at his home in this city this morning.  He was born in 
Montgomery county Ky., Feb. 6, 1801, and came to Missouri forty-nine years ago, 
and settled in Clay county.  He afterwards came to this county where he did an 
extensive mercantile business, and also owned a farm of about twelve hundred 
acres.  His death was caused by a fall received some time ago.
Mr. Summers was well known to the old citizens of Clay county, and they will 
all bear testimony to his high character an Christian virtues.  For over a half 
century he had been a pillar in the Christian church.  As an exhorter and 
singer he was known far and wide, and was often denominated the “sweet singer 
of Israel.”  His hospitality knew no bounds, and his house was always open to 
the member of his church and friends.  He never counted the cost, and was only 
too happy to minister to their comfort.  His charity to his church was only 
limited by his ability to give.  He was a good farmer, a good merchant and 
trader, and as a citizen he had no superior.  His death will be read with deep 
regret by a large circle of friends all over the west.  His place will not be 
easily filled.  In the life of Father Summers the rising generation have an 
example worthy of imitation.  He was buried at Haynesville by the side of his 
wife who preceded him some years to the spirit land.
[Poem follows in the notice.]

From Sunny Slope.
Mrs. A.J. Poteet, a daughter of Mr. I.M. Cox, arrived on the 16th.  Mr. Poteet 
emigrated to Oregon in 1874, where he lived until he died, two years ago.  His 
wife and children have returned to live with her father.

In Memoriam of Our Dear Aunt.
“There’s a sinless brow with a radiant crown,
And a cross laid down in the dust;
There’s a smile where never a shade comes now,
And tears no more from those dear eyes flow,
So sweet in their blessed trust.
“Ah, well! and summer is come again,
Singing her same old songs’
But oh! it sounds like a throb of pain
AS it floats in sunshine and in rain
O’er the hearts of the world’s great throng.”
We stop amidst the busy scenes of this life as one in this throng, and 
listening to the soft cadences of nature, there is bourne to our ears also the 
muffled sounds of weeping and sorrow.  The silent tear falls like the sunlight, 
making the heart better for its gentle touch, so our bereavements, when 
tempered by faith, lifts us nearer to God and unfolds the beauties of our 
nature.
Away in our distant home we attempt to write a line in memoriam of our dear 
aunt, Mrs. Amanda Leitch, who departed this life May 16th, 1885.
Born in Clay county, Mo., the 4th day of December, 1837.  At the age of 
seventeen she united with the Presbyterian Church, of which Church she was a 
consistent member when she was called to the Church above.  In the year 1856 
she became the happy bride of Mr. Thos. G. Leitch, who still survives her.
In the year 1872 I met her for the first time.  She was then surrounded by a 
happy and unbroken family.  There has not been a truer wife nor kinder mother 
than she.  Never weary of ministering to the wants of her family or neighbors.
Her first great sorrow was when her oldest daughter passed down the valley of 
the shadow of death.  While she mourned as only a mother can, no murmur escaped 
her lips, but, in confidence of a better life for her loved daughter, she heard 
the voice of Jesus saying:
“I love thee! I love thee!
Pass under the rod!”
In the midst of her family she reigned queen indeed, ever showing a loving, 
faithful, devoted, Christian spirit.  she, like others, had her trials, 
bereavements and disappointments, but could ever say. “The Lord delivers me out 
of them all.”  Ever ready to aid the helpless, speak a word of courage to the 
faint of heart, and to be a mother to the motherless.
OH! how much we have to be thankful for, for the strength we have received from 
her blessed counsel.  Truly, a great, good and grand woman has passed over to 
her reward.
The last day came, and she died as she had lived.  Before that tongue, which 
had so often stilled the tempest or soothed the sorrowing, was forever stilled 
in death, she sang that grand old son, “Oh, happy day, that fixed my choice.”  
That day of days to her while living was still a grand day, even in death.  
While weeping husband, children and friends were standing round her bedside, 
her soul was being poured out in that glad strain of heavenly melody.  Oh, what 
singing!  The earth-child singing with the breath of Paradise, laden with 
perfume from the tree of life.  How grand, how glorious thus to cross over!
She was buried in the cemetery at Little Shoal church.  Eld. McNair, of the 
Presbyterian church, of Liberty, preached a funeral discourse from the fourth 
verse of 21st chapter of revelations.  By the side of her daughter her body 
lies, there to rest till Jesus comes again.  Her spirit in that deathless land, 
freed from sorrow and care, mingles with loved ones gone before.
Dear uncle and cousins, weep not.  “She is not dead, but sleepeth.” Prepare to 
meet her in heaven.   Nephew and Niece.
Arkansas City, Kan., Jun 17, 1885.

Jul 10, 1885:
Harlem Items.
Chris. Hey, who lived back some three miles from here, died July the 4th, with 
consumption.  He was buried on Sunday last.  

Arnold Items.
Died, on July 4th, Mr. Christian Hey, of consumption.  Mr. Hey was an old 
resident of Clay county.  The people of Gallatin Township have lost a good 
neighbor, and the county a good citizen.

Very tasty marble monuments have been put up over the graves of Misses Lelia 
and Mary Wymore, and those of E.D Murray and his daughter, Mrs. C. Howe.

A beautiful granite monument has been put up over the graves of Mrs. Elizabeth 
Wymore (wife of Wm. H. Wymore,) and Martin M. Wymore.

Mr. Joshua Crow after many months suffering, died June 21st.  He was watched 
over and cared for by many good friends, and by a devoted and faithful wife.

John Anderson was killed on the 4th by John Leggett, at Hutchins, Texas.

Jul 17, 1885:
Died, in this city, on the 15th inst., after a long and painful illness, Mr. 
Emmons Johnson, aged about 66 years.  Mr. Johnson was an old settler, and was a 
good citizen and neighbor, and a large circle of relatives and friends lament 
his death.  At the time of his death he was living with his son, Mr. Ed. P. 
Johnson.

Died, at the home of her son, Thomas B. Rogers, in this county, on the 8th 
inst., Mrs. Rachel Rogers, widow of David S. Rogers, in the 77th year of her 
age.  She moved to Clay county in 1837, and during her long residence her 
endeared herself to a large circle of friends, who sincerely lament her death.  
She was buried at the Crowley graveyard, beside her husband.

Jul 24, 1885:
Death of Darwin J. Adkins.
Died, in this city, on Monday evening the 20th inst., after a protracted and 
painful illness, Darwin J. Adkins, President of the Commercial Savings Bank, 
aged about 64 years.  He was a native of Scott county, Ky., and moved to 
Missouri about 1838.  His father, Judge Robert Adkins, was well known to our 
old citizens, and for a number of years was Judge of the Clay co. court.  
Darwin J. Adkins always took a prominent part in all enterprises of a public 
nature, and assisted in every move he considered would build up and benefit his 
county and state.  For many years he was a large and successful farmer, but 
several years after the war he moved to town and was selected President of the 
Commercial Savings Bank, which position he held at the time of his death.  As a 
far-seeing, fair dealing and good business man he had few superiors, as the 
great prosperity of the bank over which he presided, fully exemplifies.
In the death of Mr. Adkins the county has lost a noble citizen, his family the 
best and kindest of protectors, and the Masonic Order a shining light.  He 
leaves a wife, and five children, and five grandchildren by a deceased 
daughter.  His funeral took place at the family residence, Rev. Mr. Dockery 
delivering the sermon, after which the remains were followed to the new 
cemetery by an immense concourse of sympathizing friends, where the last sad 
rites were tenderly and touchingly performed by the Masonic Order.
[Tribute of Respect by the Masonic Lodge published in same issue on page 2.]
[Resolutions of Respect by the Commercial Savings Bank published in same issue 
on page 2.]

Mrs. Gen. B.F. Stringfellow died at the residence of her daughter, in Chicago, 
on the 20th inst., aged 58 years.  Her remains were taken to St. Jospeh for 
burial.

From Sunny Slope.
Mrs. Poteet’s little boy died on the 13th.  MR. Melvin Rice’s baby died on the 
17th with something like the flux.

From Sunny Slope.
Mr. Simpson’s team ran away the other, day with his family in the wagon.  Mrs. 
S. Jumped from the wagon wit her child in her arms, and in the fall fractured 
the child’s skull.  It will not recover, it is thought.  The balance of the 
family are uninjured.

Jul 31, 1885:
Drowned, in the Chicaskia River, in the Indian Territory, July 4th, 1885, Jacob 
Groom, formerly of Clay county, Mo.  His body was not found until Monday, 12 
o’clock  He was a faithful member of the Baptist Church.  A good husband, a 
kind father, and considerate neighbor.  Elder James Via preached the funeral 
sermon on Tuesday, 7th inst.  H leaves a wife and three children to mourn his 
loss.             Pastor.

Aug 7, 1885:
Mort. King killed by Lightning.
Morton A. King, a citizen of this place, was killed by lightning at his farm, 
near Minaville, six miles southwest of here, about noon of Wednesday.  He was 
standing on the top of a straw-stack, which he was trying to complete before 
the rain that threatened to reach him, when he was struck.  The only bruise 
found on his body was that one of the toes of his right foot was almost severed 
from his body.  The right leg of his overalls was ripped the full length of the 
seam.  there were several persons standing within a few feet of him when the 
accident occurred, who felt the shock very forcibly; but no one else was hurt.  
Mr. King was about 47 years old, was born in this county, and was one of the 
most energetic and prosperous of Clay county’s citizens.  He leaves a wife and 
seven children.  His funeral took place yesterday at Minaville (his old home), 
with Masonic rites.

St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 2. – Jennie White, a Negro woman, died in this city 
today, aged 122 years.  She was born in the eastern part of Georgia, and when 
20 years of age was taken to Tennessee, where for ninety-six years she lived 
with a father and son by the name of Yocum.  She has lived in St. Joe about six 
years.

Ferrill Neighborhood.
Mr. A. Clevenger died at his residence, near Pratherville.  He left a wife and 
two children.  He was liked by all who knew him.  His family has lost a kind 
and affectionate father and husband; Clay county, a valued citizen.

Death of Judge L.H. Bryant.
It is with regret we announce the death of Judge L.H. Bryant, at his home in 
Gallatin township, Monday morning at 1 o’clock.  His death is supposed to have 
been caused by heart disease.  He was aged about 63 years, and was generally 
well and favorably known in the county.  He was a man of fine intelligence, and 
a clever and worthy citizen, and his death is the subject of universal regret.

Resolutions of Respect.
At a called meeting of Liberty Lodge No. 31, A.F&A.M., held at Masonic Hall, 
May 21st, A.D. 1885, the undersigned were appointed a committee to report 
resolutions on the death of Bro. Mason S. Lancaster.  In accordance therewith, 
the committee respectfully report the following:
Whereas, Death, the great leveler of all our race, has, in the wise providence 
of the Grand Master above, taken from our midst our old and esteemed friend an 
brother, Mason S. Lancaster, who departed this life on the 20th inst., at the 
ripe old age of 75 years.
Bro. Lancaster had been a zealous and valued member of our Lodge for many 
years.  His last illness was long and painful, but he bore it with true 
Christian fortitude until he was called from labor, pain and suffering to that 
celestial lodge above, where all good and true Masons hope to arrive when their 
earthly toils are over in this inconstant life.  Therefore – 
Resolved, That in the death of Bro. Lancaster we sorrow not as those who have 
no hope, but, if faithful to our trust on earth, we hope to meet where death 
will be no more and where sorrow never comes.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the two city papers for 
publication.
Resolved, That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for 
30 days.
A.J. Calhoun,  O.F. Dougherty, Committee.

Aug 14, 1885:
Death of a Pioneer Lady.
Liberty, MO., Aug. 6. – Mrs. Elizabeth Jontz died at the residence of her son, 
Luther, here today.  Deceased was 73 years of age, and was the widow of 
Cornelius Jontz, who died in Wyandott about four years ago, where they had 
lived for twenty-two years.  Last March she came her to live with her son.  She 
will be buried her tomorrow.

Aug 21, 1885:
Mrs. Wade, mother of Congressman Wade, died near Springfield Mo., last Friday.

L.M. Kidd died at Harrisonville Monday from the effects of sun-stroke.

The murder of L.M. Smith, a prominent bank cashier of Kansas City has been 
unearthed.  It turns out that he was sandbagged and thrown over bluff street 
wall by some three roughs one night.

Public Meeting.
Missouri City, Aug. 15, 1885.
At a public meeting of the citizens of Missouri City and vicinity, called this 
day for the purpose of devising some means to discover and bring to punishment 
the parties concerned in the murder of Jno. Oates, on the night of 11th of 
August, Wm. L. Neeley was called to the chair, and D.K. Morton was made 
secretary.
[Meeting minutes and resolutions continue at length.]

Died, in Lexinton, Mo., on the 19th inst., Edward McCarty, aged 80 years.  HE 
was a brother of the late Ike McCarty, (a citizen of Liberty forty years ago,) 
and an uncle of Mrs. W.C. Ellis north of town.  He was a most excellent citizen.

Resolutions of Respect
Hall of Liberty Lodge, No. 31, 
A.F.&A.M., Aug. 15, 1885.
Whereas, on the 5th inst., Bro. M.A. King, the youngest Master Mason in this 
Lodge, was suddenly called from time into eternity; and whereas, it is the duty 
of all true Masons to recognize the inscrutable hand of Providence and how in 
submission to the solemn behests of our Divine Master.
Therefore, be it resolved - 
1st.  That in the death of Bro. King the family has sustained the irreparable 
loss of a kind husband and a noble father, the community a most valuable 
citizen, and the Lodge a faithful brother and true friend.
2nd.  That we recognize in the life and character of Bro. King many exalted 
traits which, while living, endeared him to us all, and now that he has gone 
from among us, we will continue to cherish in our memory.
3rd.  That he Lodge hereby tender to the bereaved family our sympathy, with the 
assurance that they will ever hold a tender and sacred place in our hearts.
4th.  That a copy of these proceedings be presented by the secretary to the 
family, and that they be published in the Liberty Tribune and Advance.
By order of the Lodge.  E. McNair,  B.F. Corbin,  Madison Miller,  Com.

Death of Mrs. O.H. Corbin.
Mrs. Sarah A. Corbin, wife of O.H. Corbin, died at the family residence in this 
city Saturday evening August 15th, 1885, after a short illness, aged about 64 
years.  In her death the husband and children have lost a devoted wife and 
mother, and society one of its richest jewels.  Although very quiet and retired 
in her habits, she enjoyed the love and regard of a large circle of friends and 
relatives who feel most keenly her loss.
Her funeral was preached at the family residence by Rev. B.G. Tutt, after which 
her remains were interred in the new cemetery, followed by a large number of 
sympathizing friends and relatives.

Died, near Arnold Station, Aug. 13th, 1885, Miss Annie smith, aged 28 years.

Died, of Bright’s disease of the kidneys, at his home near Kearney, on Friday, 
Aug. 7, 1885, MR. Henry Snow, aged 59 years.

Aug 28, 1885:
Death of an Old Clay Countian.
The death of Isaac Eaton Price, at the residence of his son-in-law, Edward 
Haren, on Washington avenue, in this city, removes another one of the pioneers 
who came to the vicinity of Kawsmouth at an early day.
Mr. Price first came from Kentucky to Missouri in 1837, on a visit to a brother 
living in Howard county.  His father dying soon after his departure from home, 
he returned to Kentucky, where he remained at the old home until 1839, when he 
came to Missouri again, purchasing a farm in Clay county, where he resided form 
many years, respected by all as a friend, neighbor and citizen.  In 1856 he 
moved to St. Louis county, where for a time he was employed in the Surveyor-
General’s office of Missouri and Illinois, his brother–in-law, John 
Loughborough, holding that office during the administration of Franklin 
Pierce.  Office labor not suiting him, he did not remain long in this 
employment.  He purchased a farm in Ray county, Mo., to which he removed, and 
on which he remained until a few years ago, when he took up his residence with 
the daughter at whose home he died.
Isaac Eaton Price was born in Woodford county, Ky., August 15th, 1808, and was 
consequently just two days over 77 years of age when he died.  He was the last 
of a large family of children, there being seven sons and four daughters.  He 
was married twice, his first wife being Susan Haggin, who died without issue.  
His second wife – Elizabeth Loughborough –bore him six children, of whom five 
are living, the eldest, Florida P., being the wife of Mr. Edward Haren, of this 
city; the second, Mary Isabelle, the wife of Mr. Wyatt Webb, of Vernon county, 
Mo.; the third, Harrison Price, residing in California; the fourth, Bettie L., 
the wife of Rev. H.M. Richardson, of Lexington, Mo.; the youngest, a son, 
Charles G. Price, in the employ of the Santa Fe railroad, at Argentine, and 
residing in this city.
Mr. Price’s wife died some fifteen years ago, while on a visit to relatives at 
Columbia, MO.  and it was at his earnest request that his remains were 
forwarded to that place for interment by the side of her who had preceded him.
The funeral services at the home in this city were conducted by Rev. E.S. 
Dulin, of Kansas City, and Rev. R.P. Evans, pastor of the Baptist church of 
Wyandotte.  Mr. Price had united with the Baptist church some thirty-two years 
ago, having been baptized by Dr. Dulin. – Wyandotte (Kan.) Paper.

The people of Clay county have heard of the death of Fielding H. Lane, of 
Jackson county, with deep regret.  He was a splendid citizen and nice gentleman 
in every sense, and his place will be hard to fill.  He resided near Liberty 
during the war, and all who knew him will bear testimony to his high 
character.  After the war he returned to his Jackson county farm to the regret 
of his Clay county friends.  The death of such a man is a calamity to his 
county and state.

Died, Near Barry, Aug. 23d, MRs. Catharine Endicott, wife of Ladlow W. 
Endicott, in the 55th year of her age.
Mrs. Endicott was a daughter of the late Henry Wilhite, of clay county; had 
been a member of the Christian Church for over 30 years, exemplifying the 
Christian virtues in her life, and a Christian’s faith and hope in her death.  
Affectionate as a mother and wife, kind as a neighbor and friend, and 
charitable as a Christian, she will be missed in all the relations of life.  A 
very large number of friends attended her burial in the Barry Cemetery.  
Funeral services, in the absence of a minister, were held by Elder Dan 
Carpenter.

Died, 
At his residence in Jackson Co., Mo., Aug. 23d, Mr. Fielding H. Lane, in the 
74th year of his age.
He lived not for himself alone, but in the service of his Master.  His life was 
filled with deeds of charity, having been a member of the Baptist Church for a 
number of years.  Loved and honored by all who knew him.  After bearing his 
sufferings patiently for many weeks, on Sunday eve. he quietly fell asleep in 
the presence of his family and friends.
“Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep
From which none ever wakes to weep.”

Binghamville Splinters.
Don Boggess had the misfortune to lose an infant child recently.

Paradise Items.
Mrs. Kennedy, an aged lady, died a day or two ago.  Another landmark gone to a 
better world.  She was one among the oldest settlers in Clay county.

Died, Aug. 13th, Ruth, infant daughter of Chas. and Josie Hall.

Hon. J.R. Walkup died at Emporia, Kas., and his widow has been held on 
suspicion of having poisoned him.

Sep 4, 1885:
Died, on the 21st of July, 1885, at Atlanta, Missouri, Dr. Benj. H. 
Weatherford, in the 62d year of his age.  He was born in Howard county and 
raised in Monroe.

Mr. and Mrs Christian, living in Shelby county, and who settled in Missouri in 
1825, recently died within a month of each other.  The husband was 90 and the 
wife 89 years old.

Died, in Lafayette county, Mo., Aug. 23, of old age and general debility, Miss 
Euphemia Nivins, aged 90 years.  Also, at the same place three days previous, 
Miss Eliza S. Nivins, aged 80 years.

Sep 11, 1885:
Acme Items.
The remains of Mrs. Mollie Bridges, nee Lessem, were interred last Thursday in 
the Big Shoal cemetery.  At the time of her decease she was a resident of the 
State of Kansas.  Her body was placed beside that of her husband.  She leaves 
one child, a daughter, who is married.

Must See the Fair or Die.
Missouri City, Mo., Sept. 14.  Jack Kidd took his life by shooting himself at 
the house of his brother-in-law near here today.  Kidd’s mind was considerably 
deranged, though he has appeared rational of late.  He was in a field with 
several persons when he became very angry because his relatives would not allow 
him to attend the Kansas City fair, whereon he started for the house declaring 
he would kill himself.  The parties with him made every effort to overtake him, 
seeing that it was a case of life or death, but before they could do so he 
reached the house, and grabbed a gun sitting in the room, discharging the 
entire contents in his neck.  He lived only a short time afterward.  A 
coroner’s inquest is being held at 9 o’clock p.m.  Kidd was in the asylum at 
St. Joseph a short time.

Death of Mrs. Berry.
One by one our old citizens are gathered to their long rest.  On Sunday last 
Mrs. Hannah Berry, widow of the late John Berry, died.  She was born March 
1806, and died Sept. 12, 1885.  All who knew the deceased will bear testimony 
to her upright walk and Christian virtues.  No one stood higher with her 
friends and acquaintances, and no one has died, who death is more sincerely 
lamented.  She was practical and common sense in all her acts, and was a devout 
member of the Christian church, a kind and obliging neighbor, and true lady of 
the old school order.  Her funeral was preached by Eld. Dearborn at the 
Christian Church, to a large and solemn audience, after which she was interred 
in the new cemetery beside her late husband.

Walnut Grove Items.
Died, September 11th, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam. McConnell, aged 
about six months.  Weep not, dear parents for the treasure you have lost.  The 
cross of roses on her breast may lose their beauty and fragrance, but her 
spirit will flower to fade not among the fairest of Eden’s bower.  Then with 
this solace, why not rejoice instead of weep.

Tasty monuments have been put up in the new cemetery over the graves of John M. 
McGinness and Mrs. E.R. Crafton.

Sep 25, 1885:
Missouri City Items.
Mr. James J. Foley died at his residence below town on Wednesday night, 9th 
inst., and was buried in Missouri City on the following day.  He leaves a wife 
and several children to mourn his loss.

Missouri City Items.
Dr Morton and wife were called to Wyandotte quite suddenly on the 9th inst., to 
attend the death-bed of Mrs. Morton’s father, Col. H.D. McMeekin.  They were 
fortunate enough to arrive in time to see him before he died.  They remained to 
the funeral , returning home on the evening of the 10th.

Oct 2, 1885:
A Good Woman Gone.
Died, at Barry, Sept. 24th, 1885, Mrs. Margaret Tillery, widow of the late 
Albert Tillery, aged about 60 yeas.
She was the daughter of Maret Tillery, formerly of Liberty, now of Kansas, and 
was born near Liberty; was married to Albert Tillery in 1847, and settled in 
Platte county, near Barry, in 1848.  In 1860, professed faith in Christ and 
united with the Christian Church, living a useful, pious and godly life, and 
died a Christian death.  With a heart glorified by love, she was ever faithful 
in her attention to the sick or distressed.  She was the last of a circle of 
Christian ladies drawn together by bonds of good neighborship and kindness.  
She leaves three sons and two daughters, grown to manhood and womanhood, to 
mourn an irreparable loss.  For a number of years she was a diligent student of 
the scriptures, and while the oldest, the best scholar in her Sunday School 
class.  A large concourse of friends followed her to her last resting place; 
and in the absence of a minister, Eld. Dan Carpenter held the usual funeral 
services.  She has gone to the reward of the faithful in Christ Jesus.

Barry Items.
Mr. Conway, and old and highly esteemed citizen of Platt co., was buried in our 
Cemetery Monday.  Mr. Dan Carpenter held appropriate funeral services at the 
grave.

A tasty new monument has been put up in the old cemetery with the following 
inscriptions: James Marsh, born January 3, 1783 – died Sept. 1840.  Martha 
Marsh born Oct., 1800 – died Jan. 10, 1882. – Father and mother of Dr. Marsh 
and Mrs. J.A. Denny.  

Mr. Wm Conway died at his home near Barry on the 27th ult., aged 84 years.

Oct 9, 1885:
Death of Gen. Chas. F. Ruff.
General Charles F. Ruff, a brother-in-law of Messrs. L.B. and O’F. Dougherty, 
died at his residence, in Philadelphia, Pa., on the 1st inst.  He had been in 
declining health for several years.  Gen. Ruff was a resident of Liberty for a 
number of years just prior to the Mexican war, and was associated, in the 
practice of law, with Judge Wm. T. wood.  Many of our citizens well remember 
Gen. Ruff as a most exemplary gentleman, and will join the Tribune in condoling 
with his bereaved family.
[A eulogy printed from the Philadelphia Inquirer continues.]

Mrs. Sallie Holland died on the 29th ult., and was buried at Little Shoal next 
day.  She was aged about 38 years.

Oct 16, 1885:
Died, of consumption, in Liberty, on the 11th inst., Miss Ella Clark, daughter 
of John M. and Annie Clark, aged about 24 years.  Miss Clark, by her many 
feminine virtues and traits of high Christian character, endeared herself to a 
large circle of warm friends and admirers, who are left to mourn her untimely 
death.

Obituary.
Died, at her residence in Clay county, Mo., on the 29th of September, 185, Mrs. 
Sallie M. Holland, wife of J.P. Holland.
The subject of the above notice was born March 29th, 1845, and through her life 
displayed rare virtues.  For twenty years she was a member of the Christian 
Church, and her neighbors and friends attest that in every vicissitude she 
showed the character of a pure, beautiful, humble Christian.  Thro’ a long, 
painful illness she was sustained by her Christian fortitude and hope, and bore 
her sufferings without a murmur.
It is a mysterious Providence that has called her away in the prime of life and 
in the midst of her usefulness but we will say to the bereaved husband, mother, 
and brothers, let her Christian faith each them, that “He doeth all things 
well.”
Gone, and the home is so dreary,
Gone, and the heart is so rent,
Gone from the path that she brightened,
Aye, with a tranquil content.

Satisfied thou with the Savior,
Passed all the toil and care,
Never again to be burdened,
Never a heartache to bear.

Barry Items.
Mr. Bass Redmond was buried in the Barry Cemetery, on Sunday Oct. 4th.  He was 
a strong, young man, just assuming the responsibilities of life, and struggled 
for nearly four weeks with typhoid malaria, and as we all must do in the end, 
calmly gave up the battle, entering upon the great unknown.  Funeral services 
by Bro. Dan Carpenter.

Obituary.
Died, in Liberty, Mo., Oct. 12th, 1885, after a painful illness of more than 
six weeks, Emma Curtis, youngest daughter of Prof, A.J. and Mrs. S.J. Emerson.
“Curtie” was born in North Carolina, Jan. 29th, 1869.  In April, 1882, she made 
a profession of religion, was baptized, and united with the Second Baptist 
Church, Liberty, Mo.  She seemed to have a presentiment that this was to be her 
last sickness, and she often spoke of it to those who watched beside her 
sickbed.
In the beginning of her illness she expressed a desire to live, but never after 
that did she by word or look give the slightest evidence of a want of 
resignation to the will of God.
She was beautiful in form and feature, and no less so in mind and soul.  Her 
modest demeanor, gentle manners, and affectionate disposition made her greatly 
beloved by all who knew her.
She has gone to her Heavenly home, henceforth to watch and wait for the loved 
ones who still linger on this side the Jordan of Death.  That God may comfort 
the hearts of the afflicted family, is the prayer of their 
sympathizing.                  Pastor.

Acme Items.
In the death of Mrs. Sallie Holland, of whose long sickness we made former 
mention, the church mourns the loss of a zealous member, the husband a kind and 
faithful iwfe, and society one of its brightest ornaments.  Her remains were 
buried in the cemetery at Little Shoal, where the bright promise of hope and 
joy emanating from that ancient church, together with the shades of night, fall 
on her lonely grave.

Oct 23, 1885:
Death of Mrs. F.B. Major.
Died in this city, on Monday, October 12th, Mrs. F.B. Major, after a painful 
and lingering illness.  Mrs. Major was born in Howard county, Mo., March 14th, 
1824, and consequently was in her 63d year.  At the age of sixteen she united 
with Missionary Baptist Church, was baptized by Elder A.P. Williams, and walked 
thro’ life’s journey a a model Christian woman.  In 1840 she was wedded to 
James M. Major, elder Hampton Boone officiating.  The last years of her life 
were spent with her daughter, Mrs. L.V. Smith, who faithfully administered to 
her wants during her last days. – Lathrop Jeffersonian.

Ferrill Neighborhood.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferrill died last Friday morning, was 
buried at Shady Grove cemetery on Saturday.  Little Amos’ life was brief – a 
bud to blossom in eternity.  The parents are stricken, but may they find 
comfort in the promise, “He gathereth the lambs in his bosom.” 

The little son of Isaac Wisler, aged ten months and 15 days, died last Friday 
morning 16th inst., at one o’clock A.M. and was buried on the Saturday 
following at two o’clock P.M. in Little Shoal cemetery.
This is the same child that got a grain of corn fastened in its throat, several 
days since – mention of which was made in last weeks’ Tribune.  It was supposed 
for a time that the grain had been dislodged, but later developments proved 
that it still remained.  Inflammation set in causing excruciating pain and, 
although a skillful surgical operation was performed, the relief came too late 
to save the little sufferer’s life.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of 
the entire neighborhood in their great sorrow.

Oct 30, 1885:
Acme Items.
The remains of Miss Ida Adams, who died of consumption, were buried in the Big 
Shoal cemetery last Sunday.  She was a noble girl, beloved by all who knew 
her.  “Rest sweet child, thy warfare is over.”

Nov 6, 1885:
Died in this city, October 31st, of typhoid fever, Luella, wife of Mr. James A. 
Griffith and daughter of Dr. B.R. Mitchell, aged 29 years.  The funeral 
services were conducted at the Baptist church, of which denomination she had 
been a devout member for 14 years, on Sunday afternoon by Rev. B.G. Tutt in a 
very im0pressive manner.  The burial took place immediately thereafter at the 
new cemetery, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and 
relatives.

Died – Little Mary – beloved daughter of Clint and Flora Tillery, aged three 
years, after a long and painful illness.  She was unusually smart for her age 
and the pet of the family, who have the sympathy of the entire community in 
their bereavement.

Died, in Smithville on the 31st ult., Mrs. Lou Spratt, wife of J.W Spratt and 
daughter of Daniel Watchen, aged about 26 years.

Nov 13, 1885:
Tribute of Respect.
Whereas, Death has again invaded our sacred precinct, and robbed us of a 
shining light, and broken the golden chain of brotherly love, friendship and 
truth, and severed the mystic tie that bound us on earth, and rendered our 
house a house of mourning; and our hearts an altar of sorrow, as we listened to 
the dark dashing waves of the river of death as it bore our brother on to 
eternity:
Therefore be it resolved by Temperance Lodge No. 438, A.F. and A.M.:
1st .  That we bow humble submission to the will of him who is supremely good 
and great.
2nd.  That in the death of our beloved brother, Dr. C.N. Morton we realize a 
vacancy that can not easily be filled, a loss irreparable, a good citizen, a 
Christian gentleman, a kind and indulgent father, tender and loving husband and 
a worthy Mason has gone to the grave; rich and poor will miss his ministering 
hand and many will mourn that his useful life has thus passed away.
3rd.  That we tender his bereaved wife our deepest sympathy; his children a 
father’s care, in this their sad bereavement.
4th.  That we dedicate a page in our Masonic Journal sacred to his memory.
5th.  That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Liberty Tribune an Platte 
City Landmark for publication; also, a copy to the family of our deceased 
brother, and that we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
E.L. Thather,  A.O. Byrd,  S.F. Krauss, Committee on Resolutions.
[Additional resolutions published by the School Board published on page 3 of 
this same issue]
[Additonal resolutions of respect published on Nov 20, on page 2 of that issue.]

Resolutions.
Adopted by the Sunday School M.E. Church South, at Missouri City, Mo., on the 
death of Tommy Nall:
Whereas, By a sad and fatal accident, one of our members, little Tommy Nall, 
has been removed from among us, and 
Whereas, we think it but just that fitting Resolutions, expressive of our high 
regards for him and sympathy for bereaved friends should be passed, therefore, 
bit it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth 
all things well, “knowing that even a sparrow cannot fall without his notice,” 
we nevertheless mourn the loss of our little companion who has been so suddenly 
taken from us.
Resolved, That in the death of Tommy, his school laments the death of a 
faithful scholar, a kind hearted and pleasant companion.
Resolved,  That the heart felt sympathy of the entire school be extended to his 
bereaved relatives in their affliction.
Resolved,  That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the school, and 
that a copy be furnished each of our county papers for publication; and also, 
that a copy be sent to the bereaved relatives.
C.C. Carter,   L.G. Hopkins,  Thos. Nowlin.  Committee.

Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove, in the morning of life, 
from our midst Brother D. Chevis Samuel, by the hand of Death:  Therefore
Resolved, That he was faithful in all his Christian duties, and was ever found 
in his class at Sunday school.  He was very studious, and desired to grow in 
grace and in the knowledge of the truth.
Resolved, 2d, That we cordially recommend his worthy example to his classmates 
and t all belonging to the Sunday school.
Resolved, 3d, That we profoundly feel his loss, but confidently believe that 
our loss is her eternal gain.  We sympathize deeply with his parents and 
brother and sister, and trust the Lord may be with and bless them; and that all 
may finally meet in that better world, where there will be no separation.
Done in behalf of the Christian Sunday school in Barry, Nov. 8, 1885, by 
Samuel Dooley, Superintendent.

Barry Items.
Death has again entered our community and claimed as its victim David Chivis, 
oldest son of M.T. and Patsey A. Samuel.  The deceased died October 28th, in 
his twentieth year, with fair prospects for success and usefulness in life.  
For 28 days he suffered with typhoid malaria, which co9mpletely exhausted the 
vital energies.  Bidding his mother and friends an affectionate farewell he 
peacefully passed away.  He had been a member of the Christian church for about 
a years, and an attendant at Sabbath school from his childhood.

Barry Items.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel feel very grateful for the sympathy and kindness shown to 
them, and would especially thank Bro. Dan Carpenter, who conducted the funeral 
services at the Christian church, in the presence of a large audience composed 
of kindred, friends and school mates, who were deeply moved by the sad event.  
Earth has its sorrowful partings; heaven its joyful reunions.

Murdered by the Indians.
Cameron, Mo., Nov. 9. – Dr. W.H. Kemper of this city has received a dispatch 
from Deming, N.M., announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. J.J. Yeater, and 
her husband who were murdered by Indians on their ranch near that place 
Saturday.  Dr. Kemper also received a letter from his sister a few days ago 
stating that they would soon move to their ranch from Deming, as they thought 
the danger from the Indians was over.  IT appears, however, that they were 
murdered immediately upon their return to the ranch.  Mrs. Yeater has two 
sisters living here, at Edgerton, Mo., and one also at Protection, Kansas.

Nov 20, 1885:
Sorrow at Missouri City.
Missouri City, Nov. 15. – The remains of Miss Lelia Winfrey, who died at 
Carollton yesterday forenoon at 9 o’clock, were brought her this morning for 
interment.  The funeral exercises were conducted by the Rev. Alexander Proctor 
in a very impressive manner at the Christian church.  Deceased was 22 years of 
age the day of her death, and thus her birthday also proved to be her last on 
earth.  The remains of the young lady were laid away in the city cemetery, 
there to forever rest among the scenes of her childhood days.  Requiescat in 
pace.

Sorrow at Missouri City.
Maj. James M. Long, an old resident of this place, died at 10 o’clock this 
morning.  Maj. Long was well known throughout Western Missouri and was 79 years 
of age at the time of his death.  Deceased served in the Mexican war, being one 
of the Clay county volunteers.

Death of Rev. Alex. Barton.
Rev. Alexander Barton, pastor of the Baptist church at Kearney, died, of 
pneumonia, at his home in that place, on the 17th inst.  He had just concluded 
one of the most successful and interesting revivals ever held in Clay county.  
He was young in years and a true man, one of God’s noblest creation; poor in 
this world’s goods, yet rich in good qualities, manly graces and Christian 
deeds.  He received his education at William Jewell College.  The funeral 
services were conducted in Kearney yesterday and the remains were interred at 
the New Cemetery in this city yesterday afternoon.

Nov 27, 1885:
A Tribute of Respect.
Excelsior Sentinel.
Whereas, Rev Alex. Borton, whom the Baptist Church at this city expected to 
call to the pastorate of said Church at their next meeting, died at Kearney, 
Nov. 17th, 1885, be it
Resolved, That while we regret his unexpected departure, we rejoice in the hope 
of meeting him beyond the grave, and are determined to emulate his virtues, and 
profit by his life and testimony.  That we extend to the bereaved family our 
condolence and prayers, and that we furnish copies of this action for 
publication.
A. Falconer,  H.J. Matthews,  Jas. Huey,  John McRory.
The above was passed by a rasing vote of the congregation, Nov. 18th, at the 
Baptist chapel.

Obituary.
Died, in Liberty, Mo., Nov. 6th, 1885, Mrs. Luella, wife of Jas. A. Griffith, 
and daughter of Dr. B.R. Mitchell.
Mrs. Griffith was born Dec. 26th, 1857.  She graduated at Independence Seminary 
then under the presidency of Prof. French Strother in 1874.  On the 21st of 
March, 1876, she was married to Mr. Griffith.  She was converted in 1871 and 
was baptized by Rev. a. Machette.
Sister Griffith died in the triumphs of faith.  Conscious to the last, she 
evinced a perfect resignation to the will of God, and joyfully exclaimed, “I 
know that my Saviour will receive me in His living arms.”
She conversed calmly and affectionately to the loved ones around her and 
entreated them all to meet her in Heaven.
Those who were present when she passed away declare that they never saw a more 
beautiful exhibition of the power of religion to sustain in the dying hour.
May God’s grace comfort the hearts of the bereaved husband and relatives, and 
may His rich blessings be upon the dear little children who survive 
her.                     T.

Daniel Lovings, aged 9, was playing on a track at Sedalia, Mo., Tuesday, when 
he was struck by a switch engine and killed.

Walter Brown, son of a farmer living near St. Joseph Mo., was found dead in a 
field yesterday with a shotgun by his side.  It is not known whether it was an 
accident or a suicide.

Dec 18, 1885:
We regret having to announce the death of Rev. Mr. Tarwater, of the Methodist 
church, which occurred at his home in Clarence, this State, recently, he having 
been in poor health for some time past.  Mr. Tarwater’s wife will be remembered 
as the adopted daughter of Maj. A.J. Calhoun, of this county.

Dec 25, 1885:
Smithville.
The funeral of the late Ephraim Smith was preached on Thursday the 17th, by 
Rev. N. R. Pittman, of St. Joe.


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