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The Liberty Tribune 1886
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 1886.  Some the deaths did not occur in 
Clay County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).  
NOTE:  Only January through April are available from the online images and 
therefore this list is incomplete for 1886.

Jan 8, 1886:
Mr. John Waller, of Henrietta, Texas, had the misfortune last week to lose by 
sickness, his bright and promising little 3 year old boy.  The family have the 
sympathy of their many Clay county friends.

Death if Mrs. Sallie Sparks, in an extended notice, which will appear next week.

Smithville.
The drowning of Charlie Lohman on the 26th ult., aged about 12 years.  While 
skating on the mill pond, he broke through into water six feet deep.  Crying 
for help, Ernest Brasfield lay down on the ice, gave him his hand and pulled 
manfully until the ice was giving way beneath him, when the drowning boy, at 
his request released his grasp.  The brave Ernest was soon rescued by the other 
boys, and unavailing efforts were than made to save Charlie.  He sank to rise 
no more, when the town was alarmed, a skiff procured and the body recovered.  
Al efforts at restoration were futile.  Charlie was a good boy.  The parents 
have the sincere sympathies of all.

Resolutions.
Whereas, death has again visited us and by its relentless hand shocked this 
community with a tragedy too heart-rendering to be told and broken the hearts 
of kind parents, loving brothers and sisters, and wounded the tender affection 
of many friends, therefore be it resolved by the Christian Sunday School, at 
Smithville,
1st.  That in the death of Little Charley, this school has lost one of it’s 
brightest members.  Honored by his school, respected by his teachers, and 
tenderly loved by his little companions.  A faithful child at home, this little 
boy has yielded his spirit back to God who gave it.
[The resolutions continue at length on page 5 of this issue.]

Jan 15, 1886:
Mr. Adam Woods, of Platte county, an aged and highly esteemed citizen, was 
buried in the Barry cemetery on the 1st Sunday in this month.  Funeral services 
by Elder Gardner.

Jan 22, 1886:
Mordecai Oliver, Jr., died in Pueblo, Col. on the 13th inst., of consumption.  
He was son of Hon. Mordecai Oliver, of St. Joe.  30 years old, and leaves a 
wife and child.

Mt. Olivet.
Mr. E.C. Tillman died last Thursday night.

Jan 29, 1886:
Mrs. Rachel Donohoe, aged 65 years, died at the residence of her son-in-law, 
MR. Luke Haydon, in Glasgow, on Wednesday night January 6.

General Atchison Dead.
Plattsburg, Mo., Jan. 26 – General Samuel R. Atchison, who represented Missouri 
in the United States senate from 1844 to 1857, died at his home in this county 
at 1 o’clock this afternoon.  He was about 77 years old, and has been in feeble 
health for several months, gradually sinking to rest.  The general became a 
member of the Presbyterian church about a year ago.  
General Atchison was for two years president of the senate and he was president 
of the United States for one day in 1853 – the time of the outgoing executives 
having expired on Sunday.  AS president of the senate he held the reigns until 
the inauguration.  He will be buried on Tuesday at Plattsburg. 

Obituary.
The writer was present at the burial of Adam Woods, in the Barry Cemetery, Jan. 
3, 1886.
His is a simple, common story; a plain quiet life, followed by illness, 
suffering, death and burial; the final lot of all.  But what a beautiful drama 
closed with that eventful life!  Seventy-six years of brave, manly work of 
duty, nobly done.  In the seclusion of the country his pure life was spent.  
What a picture it would make, could the eye sweep over it all at once! – that 
life of near four score years; from the infant in the cradle, whose brow is 
crowned with innocence, on through the days of mischievous boyhood and its 
training in the district school for future usefulness; then its wild 
uncertainty as to whither drifting as it advanced to years of riper manhood; 
the lover; the bridal; the farm home, with all its hopes, cares and fears; the 
joys and sorrows of paternity; the growing boys and girls that gathered round 
his fireside at the meridian of life; sorrow s this band was thinned by absence 
or death; bereavement at the loss of the bride of his youth; then the slow 
progress down the incline to wards the grave; his final illness, death and 
burial.  Thus in the career of this man are all the requirements of life’s 
drama.
He had a clear conception of right and wrong; was unpretentious and strictly 
honest; took a practical, common-sense view of his surroundings, whether of 
business or pleasure, and on his dying bed he was amply repaid for the 
forgetfulness of self and thoughtfulness for others, by the devotion of 
relatives and friends entire; and as he lay in his coffin, that calm, peaceful 
countenance was more like the sleeping face of a living father than the dead 
outlines of the departed.  sleep on, dear brother; they warfare is over.       
S.    J. 

The funeral services of Mr. Jno. P. Boughton were held at the Episcopal church 
in Ouray, Col., last Monday, and the remains were buried in the cemetery near 
that town with Masonic rites.  He was a miner and had resided in Ouray but a 
few months.  He had every attention possible during his illness.  Hon. Bela M. 
Hughes writes: “I think the deceased must be John P. Boughton, formerly of 
Liberty, and old and popular citizen of Clay county, Mo.”

Feb 5, 1886:
Mrs. J.M. Stout, received the sad information on Saturday last, of the death, 
near Red Bluff, Cal., of her father, John Holbert, and brother, James.  Mr. 
Holbert, Sr., passed away on the 12th of December, greatly mourned by all who 
knew him.  He was one of the early settlers of Clay county, Missouri, and 
immigrated to California, ’76.  He was 85 years old at the time of his death, 
which was the result of old age.  James M. Holbert, aged 56 years, died eight 
days later.  Yakima, W.T. Signal.

Feb 12, 1886:
W.H. Brasfield.
Colusa, Cal., Jan. 27, 1886.
Editor sun: - After suffering three weeks with typhoid fever, enduring, 
heroically, pain and misery, the soul of Judge W.H. Brasfield, at 6:25 o’clock 
Tuesday morning, January 26, 1886, took it flight to the God who gave it.
Mr. Brasfield was born in Clay county, Mo., July 3, 1840.  He remained on his 
father’s farm until July 4, 1863, at which time he, with his brother Wiley, 
came to this coast, and located for a time in the State of Nevada.  In the 
month of December of the same year, Wiley left him and came to California, 
arriving in Colusa county the following February, he (William H. Brasfield) 
remaining in Nevada until the fall of 1870, when he came to Colusa, California, 
where he has resided ever since.  Deceased has held several important offices 
in this county, and was always ambitious to excel in all that he undertook.  He 
performed no work indifferently.  He was scrupulously exact in all he did and 
said.  He was careful of the feelings of others and always guarded against 
giving the slightest offense to anyone, and I feel that I am safe in saying 
that he hadn’t an enemy anywhere.  I believe that he was universally beloved by 
all who knew him.  
Deceased was a son of Lenard Brasfield, of Prince William county, Virginia.  
His mother, Eliza G. Brasfield, was a daughter of Rev. John Edwards, of 
Kentucky, who was an early settler of Clay county, Mo.  Father and mother of 
the deceased are now numbered with the dead.  He has a sister buried on the old 
homestead in Missouri, and a brother buried in this State.
He leaves a wife, three infant children and a brother (Wiley E. Brasfield) in 
this State, and three sisters and two brothers in the East, besides a host of 
friends in this county and in Clay county, Missouri, to mourn his untimely 
loss.  Although we feel sad to note the demise of one so true and noble, still 
we realize the fact that He who “doth all things well” is the proper Judge in 
such matters.
Mr. Brasfield was a member of I.O.O. F. and A.O. U. W. Lodges in which he was 
an exemplary and beloved member.  Mrs. Brasfield has lost a devoted husband and 
the children a kind father.
Will, your memory shall be treasured sacredly in our hearts.  May you rest in 
peace.  A.J.

Died.
At her home, in Stewartsville, Jan. 30, 1886, Mrs. Enna Rose (nee Mitchell), 
beloved wife of Olie Rose.  She was born in Clay county Oct. 6, 1861, and was 
the daughter of Perry Mitchell.  At an early age she was left an orphan, and 
then lived with her uncle, Browning Mitchell, who now resides in Clay county.  
In the summer of 1880 she professed faith in the Lord and united with the M.E. 
Church, South, of which she lived a consistent and faithful member until her 
death.  Sept. 20, 1881, she was united in marriage to Olie Rose, of Maysville, 
DeKalb county, and they settled in DeKalb, where she resided until her death.  
She leaves a husband and three small children, one brother and many kind 
friends and relatives to mourn their loss, although they do not mourn as those 
who have no hope.
Her funeral was preached in the Christian church at Maysville Jan. 31, 1886, by 
Rev. Lockhart, to a large concourse of friends who had gathered to show respect 
to the loved one whose memory will long be cherished here.
Her remains were interred in the Maysville cemetery, their last earthly resting 
place, in the hope of a glorious resurrection when Jesus will raise her up, 
immortal with the bodies of all his elect, to be with Him and behold His glory 
and that of His Father.  And, now, may God, the Father of all, comfort and 
bless husband, children and friends.  To Him we would commend them, and to the 
word of His grace.  In conclusion, we add the following lines.
Peaceful, in the grave so low,
Peaceful be they silent slumber.
Thou no more our songs shalt sing;
Thou no more will join our number.

Dearest Enna, thou hast left us,
Here, thy loss we deeply feel;
But ‘tis God that hath bereft us – 
He can all our sorrows heal.

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled;
Then, in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.

Fare thee well, kind sister, mother;
We mourn thy sad, untimely end.
Look to God, lone husband, father;
He’s thine and thy children’s Friend.
				Cousin W.R.S.

In Memory of Little Elbert Earl.
Alas! how easily can the bright future hope of fond parents be blasted by the 
cold hand of Death, as was exemplified when it took away little Elbert Earl, 
aged 2 months and 14 days, infant son of W.E. and Cardie Ford.  Death is not, 
indeed, a reaper of the ripe grain alone; too often his sickle cuts off the 
tender plant.  But our Savior said “Suffer little children to come unto me, and 
forbid them not.”  How hard it was to give up the dear little form!  He was so 
dear to us; but he is just as dear in heaven.  His spirit is not in the cold, 
dark grave, but has gone to God, who gave it.  Why should we mourn because of 
the little ones when they are taken away; we know they are free from the cares 
and toils of this life and are safe in the bright upper world.  Many friends 
shed tears with the bereaved parents; but none can give consolation in this 
hour of bitterness except the Great Healer of Woe.  Beloved darling, fare the 
well.  Over the untrodden pathway of our future life sweet memories of thy baby 
prattle will cheer us on our lonely way.  God grant that we may meet thee in 
thy future home, where parting is no more.  The tender bud was laid quietly to 
rest in the city of the dead, at Bethel churchyard, in the presence of a large 
gathering of sorrowing friends.
“Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to heaven conveyed
And bade it blossom there.”                      Friend.

News of the death of Mr. Jos. L. Evans, of Kearney, reached us yesterday.  He 
is well known as a former resident of Liberty.  The family of the deceased will 
accept the heartfelt sympathies of a large acquaintance here.

Feb 19, 1886:
Died, on the 13th inst., at Smithville, Miss Jennie Tracy; of Heart disease and 
paralysis.  Her remains were taken, last Sunday, t Macon City for interment.  
Miss Tracy had been engaged in teaching a subscription school at Smithville and 
was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in Clay 
county.

Cameron School House.
Died, on the morning of the 11th, little Willie, infant and only child of Mr. 
and Mrs. John Thomason, aged 3 months.  His life was brief – a bud plucked from 
earth to blossom in eternity – but we recognize in this sad dispensation of 
Providence the chastening love of god for a wise purpose.

Obituary.
On the 11th inst., little Willie, infant son of John w. and Belva Thomason, 
departed this life.  He was but a few months old when he went to join the 
heavenly choir.  We would say to the bereaved parents that their babe has only 
gone before.  By and by there will be a reunion of the loved ones; what a 
consolation it should be.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing 
parents and friends.
Sweet babe, thou hast left thy mother’s breast,
But we know thou art with the angels blessed;
Grieve not, dear friends, for the little one
But strive to say, “Thy will be done.”                    Friend.

Feb 26, 1886:
The friends and acquaintances, in Clay county, of Mr. Anderson Deckard will 
read with regret the follow notice of his death which we clip from the Albany, 
(Oregon) Heral Disseminator.  MR. Deckard was formerly a resident of this 
county and was highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances:
Obituary.
Died – At his home in this city Jan. 19, 1886, Mr. Anderson Deckard, aged 72 
years.
Mr. Deckard was born in Hawkins county, Kentucky, and while yet a mere boy he 
lost his father by death.  Soon after, he and his mother went to Tennessee, and 
thence to Missouri.  He came to Oregon in 1853, and has lived in the vicinity 
of Albany ever since, greatly respected, and beloved.  From his youth Mr. 
Deckard was a firm believer in Christianity, and a devoted member of the 
Cumberland Presbyterian church, and through all his long and severe sickness 
his trust in God and assurance of heaven seemed to grow brighter and stronger 
to the very end.  Among his last thoughts and feelings that found expression in 
words, were those of God, friends and heaven.  Thus full of years and ripe for 
the upper and better life, he has passed on before not long hence to welcome to 
the eternal home the dear companion left, whose privilege it was to bestow upon 
him such attentive and affectionate ministry, through all his sufferings.

Resolutions of Respect.
Whereas, It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to summons from his 
labors upon earth, our beloved brother John Davenport, on the 19th of February 
1886, Therefore be it
Resolved, That we sincerely mourn the untimely death of our departed brother 
and will keep green in our memories his fidelity to Masonry and the principles 
it inculcates.
Resolved, That we earnestly sympathize with the wife and children of his bosom 
his relatives and friends, and tender to them that consolation which the world 
can neither give nor take away.
Resolved, That we wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days, and a page be 
set apart in our Records to his memory.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of our 
deceased brother; also published in the Liberty Tribune, Plattsburg Democrat 
and Free Mason, at St. Louis.
M.F. Duncan,  W.L. Sparks,  J.J. Rice  Com.

In Memorium.
Mrs. Sallie Sparks, widow of Henry Sparks deceased, departed this life Dec. 
24th, 1885, in thee 76th year of her age.  Mrs. Sparks was born and educated in 
the State of Kentucky, coming to Missouri with her husband in 1857, they 
settled in Clinton county.  Thence they moved to St. Joseph during the late war 
and from that place to Clay county in 1865, where they lived most happily on 
their beautiful farm two miles east of Barry, till separated by death.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Sparks were both earnest and devoted Christians, consistent and useful 
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.  Many were the acts of kindness 
and words of cheer extended to their pastor.
As a mother, Mrs. Sparks was most kind and affectionate; as a friend and 
neighbor, true and faithful.  Her life is ended, her sufferings are over and 
she has entered upon the rest, and enjoys the reward of God’s people.  She and 
her husband lie buried in the beautiful Gash Cemetery, in which is erected an 
imposing marble monument to the Sparks family.
James Froman.     Barry, MO., Feb. 23d, ’86.

Hiram Stevenson was on the 20th inst., one and a half miles east of Harlem, run 
over and instantly killed by engine No. 28, train No. 2, on the H.& St. Joe 
railroad track.  An inquest upon the body of Stevenson was held by Coroner N.B. 
Bush at Minaville on the 21st, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance 
with above statement and facts.

Smithville.
Mr. John Davenport died Friday morning February 19th of pneumonia, and was 
buried on Saturday at the Davenport family cemetery by the Masonic fraternity, 
of which Order he was a member, aged 47 years.

Mrs. Sarah Green died on Friday morning February 19th of chronic dysentery, 
aged about 61 years.

Another verdict of “came to his death by being run over by the cars” was sent 
up from Minnaville on Saturday.  The man killed was Hiram Stevenson, who worked 
at a saw mill near old Randolph.  He was sitting on the track when first seen 
by the engineer, and it is supposed was asleep.  Poor fellow, he has cut his 
last slab, and set his ratchet for the last time; he will hear no more the 
musical hum of the saw as it glides through the logs; and even the wild scream 
of the steam whistle will fail to arouse him from his peaceful slumber, to 
begin another day’s labor.

Mar 5,1886:
Obituary. – Platte City Landmark
Mrs. Mary E. Ellington, wife of J.N. Ellington, died at her home near Ridgley 
February 9th, 1886.  She was born in Clinton county, Missouri, in 1850, and was 
just thirty-six years and three days old when God saw fit to take her home.  
She was the mother of seven children, two dead and five living.  She was always 
deeply interested in their welfare.  Sister Ellington was a daughter of Judge 
Scott, so well known in Platte, clay and Clinton counties, and who was called 
away only a few months ago.  In early womanhood she was converted and joined 
the Methodist Church, South, and always lived a consistent life.  She had been 
in delicate health for a number of years and her suffering was great at times, 
but she bore her pains without complaining.  Her record is written in clear 
terms, without “ifs or ands,” and her life is an exhibit of a true and faithful 
Christian woman.  While the especially, feel this bereavement, the community 
recognizes the loss of an intelligent, good woman, and the church a member 
whose place cannot be easily supplied.  Her husband and all her children were 
with her during her last sickness and death, and her little babe, only a year 
old, cried to get in her mother’s arms while she lay silent in death.  They 
bore her remains to the Ridgley cemetery, where they laid her beside her two 
children who had gone before.
Not for thee, but for us be our sadness,
The weight of life’s burden to bear,
Thick studded with dangers to baffle, 
A fetter so weary to wear.

Safe sheltered forever, thou sleepest;
No harm to thy pillow can come,
The Father with gentle compassion,
Hath tenderly taken thee home.                  A. Friend.

Funeral of a Pioneer.
Missouri City, Mo., Feb. 26 – The funeral services of Mrs. Achsah Chanslor, who 
died in this place on the evening of the 23d inst., were held at the M.E. 
Church at 2 o’clock this afternoon.  The services were conducted by the Rev. 
Campbell, of Kansas City.  There was a large audience present, composed of many 
persons from a distance, was well as here, to pay their last respects to the 
dead.  At the close of Rev. Campbell’s remarks the congregation sang “Open the 
Beautiful Gates,” just after which those present were given an opportunity to 
take a farewell look at the dead on earth.  The remains were deposited in the 
city cemetery.
Deceased was born in Mason county, Ky., December 22, 1811, and immigrated to 
Clay county during its early settlement in 1835.  Mrs. Chanslor was the mother 
of seven children, one of whom died in infancy.  The rest are still living, 
three sons and three daughters, most all of whom have very large families, and 
some have grandchildren.  All of deceased’s descendants were present today with 
the exception of two grandchildren, who are some distance off.  It is very 
remarkable that one having so many descendants should precede them all in death 
with one exception.

James W. Talbott, one of Missouri’s oldest pioneers, died last week at his home 
in Easton, Buchanan county.  He was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Mar. 10, 
1796, and grew to manhood in Carroll county, Kentucky.  He came to Missouri in 
1816, remaining until after the admission of the state, in 1821, and while here 
he was employed largely in surveying public lands.  Returning to Kentucky he 
married the daughter of Rev. Geo. Strother and eminent divine of the M.E. 
church, South.

Mrs. John Snow was buried at Gilead last Sabbath.  She died in the Indian 
Territory.  She was aged about 25 years.

Bethel:
John Snow came home, last Saturday, from the Indian Territory, with his two 
children and deceased wife.  Her remains were buried at Gilead Sunday morning.  
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved ones.

Died, in Kearney on the 27th inst., of consumption, Miss Jennie Hanes, aged 
about 21 years, daughter of Col. O.H. Hanes.  The burial took place at Gilead.

Another of Clay County’s Residents Gone.
Mrs. Achuah Chanslor died at Missouri City, MO., Feb. 23d, 1886, and her 
funeral was preached in the Methodist chapel on Feb. 25th, by Rev. W.T. 
Campbell, of Kansas City, from Rev. 14:13 – “Blessed are the dead which die in 
the Lord, from henceforth; yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their 
labors, and their works do follow them.”
The deceased was born in Mason county, KY., Dec. 22d, 1811, and was married to 
Mr. James Chanslor Jan. 29th, 1829.  IN 1835 they emigrated to Missouri and 
settled in Clay county, where, amid the trials to which the early settlers were 
subjected, they lived and reared their family, enjoying the well earned esteem 
and love of the best people in the country.
In Oct. 1873, Mr. Chanslor died, at a ripe old age, having served his country 
as a citizen well, and leaving an honorable example and an untarnished name 
behind him.  Mrs. C. Was the mother of seven children, six of whom she lived to 
see married and settled in homes of their own, and they were all beside their 
beloved mother at the time of her death, and bade her an affectionate farewell.
Early in life the deceased united with the Presbyterian church and remained a 
member of that church till after she moved to Missouri City, where she united 
with the Methodist church, as there was no Presbyterian church there.  Her life 
was one of devotion to the cause of Christ, and to suffering humanity; striving 
to instill into the minds of her children the principles of truth and honesty, 
she endeavored to train them for time and eternity.  She died triumphing in 
Christ and left the sacred influence of a devoted Christian mother to be 
cherished by her children and friends.  Her remains were placed beside her 
husband on that beautiful hill near Missouri City, where may they rest.
“A sleep in Jesus; blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep.”                C.

Mar 19, 1886:
Resolutions of Respect by Glenwood School
Whereas, It hath pleased our Heavenly Father to take from our midst our friend 
and beloved schoolmate, James Orwick, who died on Tuesday morning March 2d, 
1886, and
Whereas, We, as a school, deeply deplore his untimely death, but bow in humble 
submission to Him who doeth all things well, and who healeth the wounds made by 
His own divine will.  Therefore be it
Resolved, That we sympathize and condole with the bereaved parents, brother and 
sisters in the trials which they are now called upon to endure.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family; also be 
published in the Liberty Tribune.
Charlie Schroeder, Xannie Boyd, Bettie Russell, Mattie Cruthfield, Banjamin 
Porter, Lee Kelsey.  Committee.

Miss Josephine Roberts died at 3 o’clock yesterday morning, and will be buried 
at the New Cemetery today, the funeral to take place at 10 o’clock this morning 
at the family residence, and the burial immediately thereafter.  Miss Roberts 
died from the effect of a paralytic stroke.  She was aged about 45 years, and 
was a lady highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Died, at her home, near Smithville, on Saturday, the 13th int., Mrs. Abbie 
Snail, wife of H.H. C. Snail, aged about 40 years.

Mar 26, 1886:
Obituary.
Died March 13, 1886, Abbie, wife of H.H. C. Snail, aged 45 years, 6 months, 25 
days; having lived a Christian life 28 years, over on the side of right and 
mercy, never turning a hungry tramp from her door unfed, with a kind word and a 
smile for all.  Such deeds speak for themselves.  Her pastor, Rev. Mr. Tate, in 
his few earnest remarks over her lifeless form, pointed to her life as an 
example for her two little girls and their bereaved father.
“Oh, sacred sorrow, by whom souls are tried,
Sent not to punish mortals, but to guide.”
Her remains were buried by the side of those whom she lived in the Brooks 
family burial ground.
“Slowly they bore, with solemn steps, the dead,
When grief grew loud and bitter tears were shed.”
The church mourns a faithful member; her brothers and sisters, their dear 
Abbie, the youngest; her husband, the wife of his youth, loving and devoted; 
her two little girls, their other – “No love like a mother’s love ever was 
known.”
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth 
her.”
But she has crossed the river; she is with the angels now.         B. B. K. 

Obituary.
Died, in Smithville, on the morning of the 18th of March, of cerebro-spinal 
fever, Ruth P., youngest daughter of Dr. B.F. and M.B. Records, aged four 
years, four months and ten days.  Thus a sweet flower has been torn from 
agonized parents; but we have the assurance that her gentle spirit is 
transplanted in a fairer clime than this, where no ruthless hand will ever soil 
its beauty, or mingle better with its sweetness, and where no impure breath can 
mar its fragrance.  Her soul was as pure as the dew drop and her short life as 
bright as the sunshine.  In the death of little Ruth, our Sabbath School has 
lost one of its most precious jewels; she was a former member of the Baptist 
Sunday School at Platte City; thus early she had given her life to service of 
God, and her little voice would always join in singing the sweet songs of 
Zion.  About her last words were, “Sister, sing “The Beautiful Gate Ajar.” and 
the heavenly choir turned their harps of gold, and descended to bear her little 
spirit through the open portals of that beautiful gate, to the arms of our 
Savior who has said “Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the 
kingdom of Heaven.”
The remains of little Ruth were followed by a large crowd including the Sunday 
School to the Gosneyville cemetery, where with many tears we laid her body 
beneath the clods of the valley.           Mrs. Alice Evans.
[Following this notice is published a Eulogy read by a teacher of the Baptist 
Sunday School.]
[Following the Eulogy mentioned is published a note of thanks from the parents.]

Mrs. Frances E. Long died at her home I Vacaville, California, on the 15th 
inst., at the age of seventy-five years.  At deceased’s request her remains 
were brought to Liberty and interred in the family burying ground on the Long 
farm just east of town.  The funeral services and burial took place 3 o’clock 
p.m., last Monday.  Mrs. Long was well known and will be kindly remembered by 
many of the older residents of Liberty.

Minnaville.
Mr. and Mrs. Root had the misfortune to lose their youngest child on the 16th 
inst., which died very suddenly.  The bereaved parents have the kind sympathy 
of their many friends.

Apr 2, 1886:
In our issue of January 29th, 1886, we made local mention of the funeral 
services of Ouray, Colorado, of a John P. Broughton, who came to his death 
through the Ruby-Trust snow slide, which occurred in that month.  It was 
erroneously supposed, by some, misled by the identity of names, that the 
deceased was John P. Boughton, Esq., so well and favorably known in this 
community from about 1838 to about 1859, when he went West.  Doubtless they 
were kinsmen.  The John P. Boughton who died was a young man not above 36 years 
of age.

Bethel Neighborhood.
Rev. Hoffman returned from Kansas City on Tuesday.  On the following morning 
his aged mother died.  She had been making her home with her son since last 
December.  She had been suffering for some time with consumption.  It seems 
death was to her a welcome messenger.  Rev. Hansam, of Cameron, preached her 
funeral.

Apr 9, 1886:
Died, at his home, in this city, on Tuesday, the 6th inst., Mr. Augustus F. 
Bishop.  Mr. bishop was one of the oldest residents of Liberty, and by his 
upright and honorable walk in life had endeared himself to a large circle of 
friends and acquaintances.  His remains were interred in the New Cemetery at 10 
o’clock a.m., Thursday, whither they were followed by a large concourse of 
sorrowing relatives and friends.

Apr 16, 1886:
In memory of Mrs. Mouring Nall, whose long earthly pilgrimage terminated on the 
7th of Apr. 1886.
For eight-six years she had journeyed on earth, having been born in Woodford 
county, Ky, on the 23rd of March, 1800.  At the age of thirty-three her husband 
brought her to Missouri, purchased a farm on which they lived until a few years 
since when they went to live with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
G.W. Winn; though spending much of their time with the rest of their children 
who lived near.
While every heart knoweth its own bitterness, and she perhaps was not entirely 
exempt from the troubles and trials of this life, still she was especially 
blessed, having excellent health, a hopeful, cheerful disposition, comfortable 
home, with all of her children living near her; and although living to such an 
advanced age had only lost two children out of seven.  Seven grandchildren out 
of more than thirty-one great grand children, and less than four yeas ago her 
husband, whose greatest regret in leaving earth was, that “Mother” would be so 
lonely without him.  She was a true helpmate for her husband, being 
industrious, energetic and economical.  She was a kind and conscientious 
mother, an strove to raise her children to be like her; was devoted to her 
grandchildren and they to her; she was a good neighbor, ever ready to divide 
with them the luxuries that her own thrift had provided; and as she loved her 
church as only the few love it, she made what can be truly and honestly called 
a good worthy woman.  Me thinks I can almost hear from a higher tribunal than 
ours, “well done good and faithful servant.”  Her last days were brightened by 
the hope that she would get to Big Shoal for the April meeting, and had it been 
possible she would have been there.  Alas, how many in health let the day pass 
without scarcely a thought as to whether there was preaching within reach or 
not.  She was there indeed before the day, but all unconscious of the tears 
that flowed, when friends and relatives looked for the last time on her dear 
face, so lovely in death.  She died at her son Henry’s where she had been for 
nearly three weeks, tenderly and carefully nursed.  Her health had been feeble 
all winter, and it was with an aching heart that her daughter saw her leave her 
house, but when she looked at her so wistfully and asked so piteously to let 
her go and visit all her children for the last time; She could not refuse and 
it was well she did not, for she would regret it if she had refused her 
request, it did not hasten her death, as she was better after she went.  She 
was confined to her bed but one day and died without a struggle.  She had 
suffered much at night for a long time with Asthma.  Would that we could all 
view our coming dissolution as calmly as she did and feel that it will be as 
well with us as it was with her.  Our hearts go out with sympathy with the 
whole family, but especially to that daughter who had the care of her all 
winter.  She will miss her Oh! so much, for her first thought in the morning 
and last at night was for “mother.” she watched over her with untiring care, 
and counted it no hardship to stay for months without leaving the place, though 
her mother often entreated her to go.  Mr. Winn too treated her with as much 
kindness and deference as if she had been his own mother.  We should not grieve 
when our friends are taken, but realize that they must first die e’er they can 
get to heaven.              A. Friend.

In Memoriam.
Again death has visited our quiet little village and claimed its victim on 
Monday eve. April 5, Miss Blanche Ashurt, after a protracted illness, at her 
step-father’s house, T.W. Smith.  All who knew her will bear testimony to her 
upright walk and Christian virtues.  No one stood higher with her friends and 
acquaintances.  All her associates loved her and have lost a kind and 
affectionate friend.  Miss Blanche professed religion some time ago and died 
with a bright hope of meeting her Saviour.  Her mother says her last hour was 
her best one.  Her funeral was preached at the Christian church by Bro. Watson, 
and her remains followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of friends and 
laid to rest by the side of her sister who had gone before her.              
A.  Friend.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith desires to return their thanks to their neighbors and 
friends of Gosneyville and vicinity for their kindness and assistance during 
the illness of their daughter, and that they will ever cherish their good 
deeds; and also to Drs. Rice and Nelson for their faithful services.

Pleasant Valley.
Several of this neighborhood attended the funeral services of the deceased 
widow of William Nall; which took place at Big Shoal on last Thursday.

Gosneyville.
Elder Watson preached the funeral of Miss Blanch Asher Wednesday, to a large 
audience.

Apr 23, 1886:
Death of James T. Chanslor.
Mr. James T. Chanslor, who has been very ill of typhoid fever for many days 
past, died at the residence of his father, Mr. Horace Chanslor, 1114 East Sixth 
street, yesterday.  Though but 19 years of age, Mr. Chanslor had already won 
admiration for business ability, and his early death is a very severe blow to 
both relatives and friends.  His funeral will take place from his late 
residence at 2 p.m. today and the remains will be placed in Elmwood cemetery. – 
Kansas City Journal.

Death has again taken another honored and greatly esteemed citizen from our 
midst in the person of Elder J. DeBerry, who died on Monday April 4th, of blood 
poisoning.  He, at his own request, had a large tumor removed from his right 
shoulder blade, which was accordingly done on Monday.  March 30th, by Dr. 
Records, assisted by Drs. Mizener and Riley.  He appeared to be doing well 
until Sunday the 3d, when blood poisoning set in, and he sank very fast in 
spite of every effort of the doctors and died.  He was an earnest Christian and 
an Elder in the Baptist Church of this place, and was looked up to by his 
brethren as the pillar of the church.  His life was an example to all; as he so 
conducted his life and business so as to convince all that he was what he 
professed.  He began selling goods here when he had but little means, eighteen 
years ago, and by care and economy he had not only received and educated a 
large family of girls, but had laid up a sufficiency for his family.  He was 65 
years old, and leaves a whole community in mourning as well as a broken hearted 
widow and a number of children and grand children to mourn his loss.  They have 
the sympathy of the entire community.

Binghamville.
The infant daughter, aged one year and five days, of Mr. and Mrs. David Creek, 
died last Friday and was buried in the Creek family burying ground on the 
Saturday following.

Barry.
Mr. Isaac Wallin died Wednesday, April 14th, and was buried in our cemetery 
Thursday.  His age was 76 years.  He was born in Tennessee, moving from there 
to Kentucky, thence to Missouri.  He was a soldier in the Mexican war, but died 
without receiving a pension.  He had a vivid remembrance of the events of that 
war and loved to talk of the stirring political movements of those times.  For 
the service he rendered his country we should be thankful.  At last he rests 
from war and suffering.  His widow has the sympathy of the community.  Funeral 
services were held by Bro. Carpenter.

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