Early Crawford County, Mo. Obituaries Extracted from available issues on microfilm. Many issues are missing. May 4, 1872 through June 19, 1919 (No corrections to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization have been made to the original text.) The Crawford Mirror Steelville, Crawford Co., MO ---- May 4, 1872 FARRAR, Mrs. Marv Serious if not Fatal Accident Mrs. Marv Farrar, an old and much respected lady of this county, mother-in-law of Judge J. R. Coleman, met with a serious, and it is feared fatal, accident on Thursday, April 25th. It appears that she was lying on the bed and hearing some one approaching the house, arose to see who it was, and in crossing the room she stumbled over a chair-rocker and fell, dislocating her hip, and it is believed, breaking her thighbone. Dr. Brickey is in attendance, but, owing to her advanced age and delicate health, has little hopes of her recovery. June 14, 1872 COLEMAN, Mrs. Death of Mrs. Coleman Judge John R. Coleman met with a sad calamity in the loss of his amiable wife, who died on Sunday last from a violent attack of inflammatory rheumatism, superinducing somewhat premature childbirth. Mrs. Coleman had lived in this section for many years and was highly esteemed by all; her death is indeed a sad bereavement not only to Judge Coleman but to this entire community. June 28, 1872 COLEMAN, Mrs. Correction Hauntsville, June 18, 1872 Editor Crawford Mirror Permit me to correct an error in your last issue, June 14, with reference to the illness of Mrs. Coleman. The onset of her affection was an idiopathic phlegmonous inflammation of a specific character, affecting one-half of the thorax (chest), including the shoulder and arm of the same side; on the twelfth day of her illness, auscultation revealed the presence of insipient pneumonia; and on the thirteenth day, happened the unfortunate accident of abortment. Respectfully yours, P. P. BRICKEY July 5, 1872 CRONENHOLD, F. W. Judge F. W. Cronenhold, late of the County Court of St. Louis, died in that city on the 26th, aged sixty years. He was a German by birth, a printer by trade, and held many offices of trust during his life. He had served the City Council, and was president of the First National Bank. August 17, 1872 BATES, CALVIN M. Fatal Cutting Affray Calvin M. Bates, a young man about seventeen years of age, while returning from a visit to his sister, Mr. E. A. Kavanaugh in Illinois, decided to stop and work a short time at the Scotia Iron Works before going to his home, ten miles beyond Salem. On Sunday, July 28th, he and several others went to a grocery kept in a cave near Scotia, where after a game at cards, he and a young man called Dave Cameron disputed about the ownership of a pack of cards that Bates had in his pocket; words ran high and finally Cameron drew a knife on Bates, who having no weapon of any kind, picked up a stone and threw at his assailant but missed him, and before he could get another, Cameron was on him and using the knife--a common pocket knife-- with fatal force. Bates caught the knife, while struggling, and held on at the same time beating his adversary with his fist until he cried out-- they then got up and Bates went to Bryant's, a mile from Scotia, where he was attended by a skillful surgeon who found seven wounds--three of them severe, two in the back near the left side, one just below the left collar bone; and the others mere flesh wounds on the head, neck, arm and hand, all being to the left. The wounded man's family were notified and his father--the mother is dead--and brother came and remained with him until his death which took place on Friday last, August 9th, after intense suffering. Cameron was arrested a few days after the occurrence and brought before Squire Clayton who after an examination released him on bail. A second and stricter investigation will take place on Friday, the 16th inst. Dr. S S. Harris and Dr. Chas. Young were the physicians in attendance. The above account of this sad affair was given by the afflicted father, A. B. Bates and brother, Alex Bates, when returning home last Saturday. POWELL, JOSEPH E. Death of an Old Citizen It is our painful duty this week to record the death of an old and worthy citizen of Crawford County--Mr. Joseph E. Powell, who expired on Wednesday morning last, after a short illness. A Few days ago, he had a severe attack of cholera morbus, causing or followed by congestion of the lungs, from which he died as above. Mr. Powell was an old and respected citizen of this county, who loss will be felt as a public calamity. His family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their bereavement. TILLER, WM. W. And Still Another. We have just learned of the death of Wm. W. Tiller, last night at about ten o'clock of congestive chills, after an illness of not more than three days. He was a brother of Mrs. Seay, and has been residing in Steelville during the past year, where he was appointed a Justice of the Peace by the County Court about a week ago. He was a most estimable gentleman and his many friends will hear of his death with exceeding regret. August 17, 1872 DIED: POWELL, JOSEPH E. At his residence above Steelville, Crawford County, Mo., August 14th, 1872, Joseph E. Powell, aged 65 years. TILLER, WM. W. Aug. 14th, 1872, at the residence of Mrs. Seay, in Steelville, Crawford County, Mo., William W. Tiller, late of Osage County, Mo. Obituary: ANDERSON, SARAH E. Died at the residence of her husband in Crawford County, Mo., on the 9th day of August, 1872, in the 44th year of her age, Mrs. Sarah E. Anderson, wife of James M. Anderson, and the daughter of John R. Poor. Sister Anderson made a profession of religion in the days of her youth, "before the evil day had come." She ever adorned her Christian profession by a well ordered walk and godly conversation before the world until her earthly work was done. She was an affectionate wife; and no mother, ever manifested more kind affection for her children, her neighbors only knew her to love her. She has left a beloved husband and four children with many relatives and friends to mourn for one they loved. May the religion she professed console the hearts of the bereft; and may one afflicting Providence be abundantly sanctified to the good of all surviving relatives and friends. J. B. BRALY August 31, 1872 SCOTIA ITEMS LONG, JAMES Another Veteran Gone James Long, known for the last half century as "Uncle Jimmy, " came with his father, Lawrence Long, from Caroline County, Virginia, to Kentucky in 1795, and to St. Louis in the spring of 1797, settled upon grant No: 2,031 in Bonhomme, where he lived until Saturday, Aug. 24th, (76 years), when the great Original called him home to sleep with his fathers. He was a volunteer soldier with Gen. McNair in 1814 at Cape au Gris, Fort Madison, Leutre Island, and with Col. Boone is his defense of Boonslick settlement. He was born in Port Royal, VA., Sept., 1789, and died in his 83rd year. October 12, 1872 Death of Children CHILDERS, MELVIN SYLVESTER We are grieved to have to record the death of our little friend, Melvin Sylvester Childers, a bright, handsome boy of much promise. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky, February 25th, 1860, and died near Steelville, Crawford County, Missouri, of typhoid fever, October 3d, 1872. We sincerely sympathize with those who mourn his loss. REEVES, ALBERT L. Albert L. Reeves, eldest son of B. F. and Maggie E. Reeves died quite suddenly on Friday, Sept. 13th, at their residence on the Meramec River. He had a chill on Monday and one on each of the two days following; a fever all day on Thursday, and was a corpse on Friday morning, notwithstanding the attendance of one of our best physicians. He was an interesting child of four years and five months. "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" October 12, 1872 TILLER, W. W. IN MEMORIAM. "Twas on a beautiful eve in August--the moon shed her tranquil rays upon slumbering earth, and kissed, through open windows, many fair sleepers. In the suburbs of a pleasant village stands a cottage, half hidden from careless eyes, by locust shades. Friends, go--open the little gate--enter the portico--pause--ask they heart, the cause of such silence. Pass through the lower room, which is onlylighted by the moon. Now ascend the stairs, Oh, step softly. Here the silence is broken by deep and prolonged sobs, which tell to the listener that Sorrow's hand presses heavily upon many hearts. Go nearer--ah, 'tis one more mortal passing along the gloomy path of death--another weary one fainting under the burdens of this life. Yes, watch that calm blue eye, see that head blossoming for the grave. Ah, sorrow-stricken relative, take that icy hand in yours. List! he murmurs--we cannot catch the broken words. Look again, he seems to submit quietly to death. Lo, he murmurs no more--his breath fails fast. One fond look to heart-pained relatives and friends--'twas the last. That look was full of faith and love. Yes, we feel that Jesus parted the clouds of sin and took a penitant soul to swell the throng of halcyon angels. As evening's soft shadows wreathed around our heads we laid the loved one in his narrow home. He sleeps with the numberless dead, near his dear Virginia's grave, where their tombs are all shaded and watered with tears by friends sincere. Uncle, like the oak that looses its twining vines by decay, has lived to have the tendrils of wife's, child's and grandchild's affections riven by the sure cycle of death. yes, they withered at his side, now he has fallen, yet we trust to rise where his little family will be complete. We leave his other grandchildren, only brother, sisters three, relatives and friends with God, for our hearts are filled with sorrow too deep for words." HIS NIECE, S.I.S. November 16, 1872 Sickness and Death. HARRISON, (child) We received a note last week informing us of the death of a child of Dr. Harrrison. The addressed to Miss Dellie, who was absent at the time--got misplaced, and has not yet been found. It told us that the Doctor himself, as also other members of his family, had been seriously ill, but were slowly recovering. Dr. Harrison has the heartfelt sympathy not only of ourselves, but of the entire community among whom he is so well and favorably known. HARMON, Mrs. We regret to learn that Mrs. Harmon, wife of Mr. Nimrod Harmon, of Cherry Valley, died on Saturday evening last. December 6, 1872 SOWARD, GEORGE Mr. George Soward, late settler in this county, died in the 26th ult., we are informed of cerebro-spinal meningitis complicated with other affections. He lived on the widow Mathews farm in this (Courtois) township. He was 47 years old; and a native of Tennessee. He leaves a wife and four children. December 12, 1872 DOBKINS, JAMES Died--At his residence, 12 miles east of Steelville in this county Sept. 27th, 1872, James Dobkins, aged 59 years, 9 months, and two days. The subject of this notice was born in the State of Tennessee, and emigrated to the State of Missouri with his parents when quite young. He professed religion about the year 1837, and soon after united with the Union congregation of the C. P. Church, at that time under the pastorship of the venerable Jacob Clark, and lived in the communion of said church a consistent Christian life for 35 years, and dying, has left a record behind him worthy of our imitation. He loved the church of his choice, and was always ready to aid in her enterprises. About one year before his death, he contributed largely toward erecting a new church house on his own lands. During the last few years of his life, he took great delight in holding converse with God by consulting His Holy Word. His soul seemed to feed upon its precious truths. His last illness was long and severe but he bore it without a murmur, and when spoken to about death, he always said, he "was ready when the Master called him." Brother Dobkins leaves behind him a wife, four daughters, and one son, all members of the same congregation, and numerous friends and relatives to mourn their irreparable loss. In his death has been lost a kind and affectionate husband and father, a true and tried friend, and a benefactor to both Church and Society. But our loss is his eternal gain. Therefore we humbly bow in meek submission to Him and who we know doeth-all things well. S. I. HARRISON. MOUTRAY, IRIS LETHE Died-- On Thursday night, Decem. 5th, 1872, at the residence of William A. Moutray, in Courtois Township, Crawford County, Mo., Iris Lethe, infant daughter of J. George and M. A. Moutray, aged one month and two weeks. We rests in care of One who said: "Suffer little children to come unto me." A bud too fair to bloom on earth, But blossoms now in Heaven. REEVES, ALBERT L. Died--Suddenly on Friday, Sept. 13th, 1872, at the residence of his parents near the Meramec River, Albert L., eldest son of B. F. and Maggie E. Reeves. He was an interesting child of four years and five months. December 20, 1872 JONES, CHARLES JULIAN Died--Near Salem, Dent County, Mo., of pneumonia fever. Charles Julian, infant son of E. R. and L. C. Jones, aged one year, six months, and eighteen days. Little Charley was a lovely child--the pet of the household. He watched me anxiously at my going and greeted my coming with joy. Always glad to see "Pa" adding largely to the endearments of home and its attractions. But he is gone. We loved him all too well, and God saw fit to take him home. Thus in His wisdom drawing our thoughts from earth to Heaven. But though we bow in meekness to His holy will, and say humbly, "Father, Thy will be done," yet 'twas hard to part. Nevermore to see that lovely form, with sparkling eyes and rose tinted cheeks, till we meet at the pearly gate of the city of God. There we may have hope for a re-union that cruel death shall no more sever. For Christ hath said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." By faith we lift the vail and look beyond the river, to hear the little cherubs sing, and all the angels of God shout, Hosanna! "Come holy watchers; come and bring the mourners to your blissful bowers." -- HIS FATHER January 8, 1873 DIXON, JACOB Died--At his residence, one mile south of Sullivan station, A. & P. R. R., Dec'r. 17th, 1872, Jacob Dixon, aged 70 years. STOVALL, THOMAS Died--At his residence five miles south of Sullivan station, Thos. Stovall, aged 70 years. January 24, 1873 Sickness and Death MILLER, CHARLES Few families have escaped a severe cold, accompanied by a distressing cough, during the past few weeks. A burial took place last Mondday week, a young man , named Charles Miller, having died from the disease. He was the son of Mrs. E. Graddy, and aged about eighteen or twenty years. CRISWELL, JANE Mrs. Jane Criswell, daughter of Judge Jno. R. Coleman, and wife of Mr. George W. Criswell, living near Leasburg in the county, died from consumption week before last. She was about thirty-eight years old, and leaves four children. ASKIN, MRS. ROBERT M. Mrs. Robert M. Askin, died at the residence of her husband, in Cuba, at four o'clock, last Wednesday, Jan. 22. She left a little babe only fourteen days old. Her burial took place in Steelville, Thursday, 23d, inst. We offer the family our sincere sympathy in the sad affliction. TRASK, KIT Mr. Kit Trask, living near the Courtois, we learn, died on Thursday, the 23d, inst., of typhoid pneumonia. DUNLAP, CORDELIA Miss Cordelia Dunlap, daughter of Preston and Rhoda Dunlap, living near the Meramec, died from a congestive chill, on Friday morning, Jan. 24th. MAGSBY, ANDREW A fatal accident occurred in Gerrish's spoke factory, in Rolla, last Tuesday morning. A young negro man named Andrew Magsby got his clothing entangled in a portion of the shafting that was making about two hundred and fifty revolutions per minute, and before he could be extricated, had several ribs crushed on his left side, besides others injuries from the effect of which he died about six o'clock of the same day. January 31, 1873 DUNLAP, (daughter) We learn that Mr. Preston Dunlap, living near the Meramec, has lost another daughter. She died on Sunday last, from spotted fever. February 17, 1873 ASKIN, CLARA Mrs. Died--At thee residence of her husband in Cuba, Mo., January 22d, Mrs. Clara Askin, in the twenty-fifth year of her age, after a severe illness of several days. OBITUARY--She was a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; though she had been a professor of religion but a few years yet the fruit she bore gave abundant evidence of the grace of God in her heart. Her prompt and punctual attendance upon the public exercise of God's house, the heed she gave to the Gospel, as she listened to the ambassadors of Jesus, her zealous labors in the Sabbath School, her anxiety, for the salvation of immortal souls, her continual reading and meditating upon God's Word and delighting to engage in pious, Christian conversation, all attest that she loved Jesus, that she trusted Him and that she lived for Him. She leaves a devoted husband, and a large circle of friends and relations, to many of whom it may seem that the death of one so active in the cause of Christ was premature. God knows best. Let us humbly submit. His mansion above was ready for occupance. Friends and relations mourn not, but let us be ready, too, for those bright mansions above, for we know not the day nor the hour when we may be called hence. Cuba, Mo., Jan. 31st.-- F. L. S. February 7, 1873 KELLY, DANIEL Death of Daniel Kelly-- We had hoped that some one better qualified than we are, would have written something concerning the life and death of this good man. As he was an old citizen, one who was highly respected by all, we feel that a tribute of respect is due him. Mr. Kelly was, if we mistake not, born in Washington county, Mo., and in an early day moved with his parents, to Crawford county, where he resided until death's cold fetters released him from the toils of life. He was a member of the Baptist church--a working member, for the prosperity of the cause of Christianity was his theme. He seat was seldom vacant at the house of the Lord; like good old David, he was glad when they said, "let us go up to the house of the Lord." Death to him was no terror, not for his "heart was fixed," his faith was strong in the Lord; and even when death stared him in the face, his faith grew stronger, hope brightened and in the triumphs of a true and faithful Christian, he passed away. Now, as we visit the old Bethel Church we find his seat vacant, his voice we bear no more, mingling with those who sing, and no more, we hear his prayers for the cause of Christ and the salvation of his fellow men. He is gone! Uncle Daniel is no more. We miss him; the church sustains a great loss, his neighbors one that was ever ready to assist them; and above all his wife and little boy (Willie) lose a kind husband and a loving father. But thank God, he left behind him, a sweet consoling consolation, that our loss is his glorious and eternal gain. And, although we shall no more listed to his counsel and instruction, or enjoy his sweet society, here, we shall, if faithful, when life's duties are done, like him fly away upon the pinions of bright angels to bask in the sweet smiles of Him who hath redeemed us and enter within the pearly gates, to die no more. Jan. 29th, 1873 -- A FRIEND. February 14, 1873 JAMISON, ELLA J. OBITUARY--Ella J. Has Gone to Rest. "In the midst of life we are in death." Another one of the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jamison has fallen by the ruthless hands of the grim monster - Death. Ella, the youngest child, except one, has fallen asleep. Her toils and labors are o'er. Only two weeks ago, she was with us in the public examination at Steelville Academy, anxious to answer any questions asked her. Ah! can it be she is dead? At the ringing of the old Academy bell, she was one among the pleasant, active happy number to be hastening to school and every ready to speak kind words to her schoolmates; her cheeks glowing with youthful beauty, a countenance beaming with almost unsurpassable intelligence, prompt and accurate in all her lessons. Truly this is one of the adverse providences of an Alwise Jehovah; she was too precious a flower to remain long. The Good Shepherd desired that she should not suffer in this sin haunted world, but should be gathered "with the lambs of the Upper Fold." Though so young she has laid aside her armor. She rests from all her trouble, pain and toil. Ella was a model in school, and though so young, only about thirteen years of age, yet her advancements in literature were surprising. May we as students of Steelville Academy emulate her example, struggle for that bright evidence she has left behind of which she told her friends in her last moments. She assured them that she was going to a home in Heaven. She could realize the promise of our Savior where he says, "Suffer little children to come unto me, forbid them not." The crown of rejoicing is hers. Then rest, Ella, till we all meet thee again the bright mansions prepared for those who are "finally faithful". We are saddened at thy fall! Yes, our hearts shrink within us to know that a flower so fair is torn from us. But truly we are grateful for thy illustrious example. Why then, mourn thy departure? We deeply sympathize with the parents and relatives. This is indeed a crushing blow that has fallen upon this family. But we may prove a blessing to the entire family, even that of leading them all into the way of everlasting Life. "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." -- H. F. HULL, DAVID David Hull died at St. Joseph on the 22d. His wife was buried on the previous Sunday. ABBOT, RUFUS Dr. Dr. Rufus Abbot died at Pleasant Hill, January 12. He formerly resided in Calaway county, and was highly esteemed. February 28, 1873 JAKE'S PRAIRIE MUSCATT, WM. C. Wm. C. Muscatt died of pneumonia on the 18th inst., aged 38 years. TAYLOR, JNO. Jno. Taylor, on Brush Creek, Oak Hill Township, died on the 15th, of smallpox. Precautions were taken to prevent the spread of the disease. DIED. COLE, VIRGINIA FRANCES At Cuba, on Friday, Feb. 21st, of puerperal fever, Virginia Frances Cole, wife of Dr. A. W. Cole, and daughter of David Arlington, of Manassas, Va. She was 27 years of age, and was the mother of two children. JOHNSON, ANNA E. Near Bourbon, Feb. 2d, 1873, at the residence of her step-father, John Turner, of consumption, Anna E. Johnson, aged 14 years, 8 months and 20 days. Having been raised by an indulgent father, and pious mother, Anna had early learned to taste the sweets of a Saviour's love. Often in her last, lingering illness she would say, "Oh, ma, how I love to pray, to read my Bible and sing of my Saviour. Do not weep for me, I am going to a happy land to join the angels around my Father's throne". The funeral services were conducted at the Boon Creek Church by the Rev. V. T. Carter assisted by the Rev. J. R. Hamlin, and were very impressive. DAVIDSON, MARY E. Near Bourbon, Feb. 20th, of diptheria, Mary E., daughter of George and Anna Davidson, aged 13 years, 8 months and 18 days. Mary was the last of Anna's young friends to administer to her earthly wants, and the first to go and join her above. Although her term of sickness was but short, she was, like Anna, prepared for the end. When she was first taken sick she told her parents that she should not live, but that she was not afraid to die, that she was going to see Anna. Her last words were, "I see the Angels". Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep A sleep which none awake to weep; A holy calm, a sweet repose, Which none that they that feel it know. ASKINS, Infant Died--on Sunday, Feb. 23d, the infant child of R. M. Askins of Cuba. It was buried by the side of the mother whom it has so soon followed. March 7, 1873 COLE, VIRGINIA FRANCIS Obituary. Died--at the residence of her husband in Cuba, Mo., on the morning of the 21st of February, 1873, Mr. Virginia Francis Cole. Mrs. Cole was the wife of Dr. A. W. Cole and daughter of David Arlington of Manasses, Va. At the time of her death was the mother of two children. Six years only had elapsed since she left the bright home of her childhood to become the wife of our young friend, Dr. Cole, and lovingly and faithfully did she discharge the duties of her position as wife and mother. Although she had never connected herself with the church, yet she often spoke to her husband and friends of her intention to present herself for membership to the Baptist Church, so soon as her health would permit. She was fully impressed with the importance of "working while it was yet day." It may truthfully be said of her that she was diligent in the business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. As a wife she was kind and affectionate; as a mother merciful and indulgent; as a neighbor accommodating and obliging; as a friend true and firm. But now she rests from her labors, and her works follow after her. She is gone, but a kind friend to us lost is an angel won. Gladly would we, were it in our power, pour the balm of consolation into the sad, sorrowing hearts of the bereaved husband, and that father, and sister, in their distant home, who, in her death, have sustained an irreparable loss. We can only point them to Him who hath said, "Come unto me all ye who are weary and heavy laden." It was our privilege to deliver a discourse on the solemn occasion before her interment, from those words: "And when he had opened the fourth seal I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, "Come and see." And I looked and behold a pale horse, and his name that sat on him was Death, and hell grave followed him." After which was sung: Sister thou was mild and lovely Gentle as the summer breeze, Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees. Peaceful be thy silent slumber Peaceful in the grave so low Thou no more will joining our numbers, Thou no more our songs shall know. J. R. Hamlin--Leasburg, Mo., Feb. 24th, 1873 HARRISON, BATILE Death of an Old Citizen It is our painful duty this week to chronicle the death of one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Crawford County, Batile Harrison, who resided near Sullivan. To-day we but announce the fact, reserving for another occasion a more extended notice. KELLY, DANIEL Funeral Service of Daniel Kelly. We are requested to announce that the Rev. Mr. Walker will preach the funeral service of Daniel Kelly at the Baptist Church on Crooked Creek, on the fourth Sunday in the month (March). DAUGHRITY, Mr. Found Dead. On Thursday the 6th inst. a wood chopper at Scotia Iron Works, by the name of Daughrity as found dead in his cabin. When found he had evidently been dead several days. An inquest was held and heart disease was pronounced the cause of his death. The man was living entirely alone but it is reported that he has a wife and family in Illinois, although nothing certain is known concerning him. His effects were sufficient to pay all funeral expenses. March 14, 1873 WALLS, MELINDA CHRISTINE Obituary Died--At the residence of her husband in Leasburg, March 7, 1873, Mrs. Melinda Christine Walls, wife of Mr. Walls, aged 40 years, 1 month and 13 days. Mrs. Walls was an invalid for over seventeen years, during which time she suffered very much. But her faith in her Saviour was unshaken during all these weary years of pain, which were borne with the most christian like fortitude and patience. She leaves a husband, two daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss, to whom we would gladly speak words of comfort, but at such a time commonplace phrases of consolation are but a mockery of their grief, so we commend them to Him who hath said, "I am the resurrection and the life." How sweet to reflect On her lone silent tomb, Since Jesus hath lain there It hath lost all its gloom. J. F. B.--Cuba, March 11th, 1873 WARE, WILLIAM Mr. Wm. Ware, of Lebanon, while hauling a load of wood on Tuesday last, was thrown from his wagon into a mud hole, the wagon load of wood falling on him. When found by a passer by, life was extinct and it was impossible to tell how long he had been there. March 28, 1873 POOR, JOHN R. Obituary Died--On Monday night, March 17, John R. Poor, aged 73 years, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed inhabitants of Brush Creek. His funeral service too place on the 18th inst at two o'clock. His funereal discourse was delivered by Rev. Demott in a very eloquent and impressive manner. EDWARDS, JOHN Died--On the 13th inst at the residence of Judge J. B. Smith, John Edwards, aged seventeen years. GREEN, Mrs. Died-At Cuba, on the 21st inst., Mrs. Charles E. Green. BACON, MARY ANN Died--In this county, on the 22d day of February 1873, Mrs. Mary Ann Bacon, aged 72 years, 9 months and 28 days. TAYLOR, JOHN Died--Of Small-pox, at his residence near Cuba, Mo., February 15, 1873, Mr. John Taylor, aged 60 years. The subject of this notice was born in the state of Georgia, February 22d, 1873*, raised in Wayne county, Ky, and emigrated to, and settle in, Crawford county in the year 1835. Uncle Johnnie (as we called him) professed religion and joined the M E. Church, South, when quite young, and has since been a Devoted Christian exerting his utmost ability for the upbuilding of his Master's Kingdom. He was a charter member of Evening Star Lodge, No. 94, A. F. & A. M., and as a man, a mason and a Christian, his character has ever been unimpeached and unimpeachable. A devoted husband, a kind and affectionate father, loved and respected by all that knew him. He leaves a wife, eight children and a large circle of friends to mourn his death. To the widow of Brother Taylor I would say, "weep not, for what is to earth lest is to Heaven gained." To his children I would say, "Live as he that is gone taught you and you will meet him again in a better world than this." To his friends, and to his brethren of the Masonic fraternity, I would say, "Imitate the example of our brother who has 'passed on'." The Lodge will doubtless pass suitable resolutions of condolence. B. F. J.--Cuba, March 19th, 1873. *Obviously a typo, but as printed in the newspaper. LARGENT, THOMAS Died--Saturday, March 22d, 1873, Thomas Largent, son of Catherine and the late Elijah Largent. DAVIDSON, MARTHA A. Died--Near Bourbon, March 1, 1873 of diptheria, Martha A., only surviving daughter of George and Anna Davidson, aged 10 years, 3 months and 5 days. Another flower from the same parent stem has been nipped by the cruel frost of death. But they mourn not as those having no hope. Little Mattie was one of those sweet dispositioned children that all love so well to meet. A short time before her death and after she had called upon a lady friend to pray with her, she said, "Oh, ma, see how lovely the sky is, I am going to see sister Millie." But three short weeks since Mollie was taken from our midst, and now Mattie, the only remaining daughter, with the same dreadful disease, diptheria, has gone to meet her. May our Heavenly Father comfort the lonely hearts of the bereaved parents. "God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform." May this be a solemn admonition to those that remain to set our house in order, for no man knoweth the hour when we, too, must die. WHITMIRE, CATHERINE Died--At the residence of her husband, one mile west of the Mirror office, Saturday, March 22d, of rheumatic fever, Mrs. Catherine Whitmire, aged 46 years. Mrs. Whitmire was a stranger in our neighborhood, and our first tidings of her arrival was a request to call immediately upon the family for the lady was dying. We arrived at the house several hours before her death, which was peaceful as the death of a Christian who has kept her lamp trimmed and her light brightly burning through a long and useful life, should ever be. We learned from her husband that Mrs. Whitmire had been a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church since the early age of fourteen. Truly, "Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are; While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there." In the death of Mrs. Whitmire we have an example of that mother-love that is ever faithful, "even unto death." Hearing that her son, Isaac Whitmire, who was at the house of a relative in Washington county, was lying dangerously ill, she insisted on going to him, and it was, in nursing him back to live that she overtaxed her own feeble strength, and was prostrated with the fever which in two short weeks, resulted in her death. Knowing that her days upon earth were numbered, at her earnest request, she and her son were removed, first to the residence of Mr. Hulsy, near Scotia, and thence, after a few day's rest, to her home that she might die in the midst of her family. She leaves a husband and eight children. Her son, Isaac, who, in the delirium of fever, was unconscious of his mother's death, at the time of its occurence, we learn is slowly recovering, and in the years to come will learn that in the journey of life "No love like a mother's love ever is known." April 13, 1893 COOK, EMMA J. Rest in Peace--On the 17th of July, 1861, there was born to Capt. Christopher Cook and Mrs. Margaret Cook, of Cook Station, in this county, a daughter, who was named Emma J. She developed into noble womanhood. She was possessed of a brilliant intellect, a kind heart, and of all the graces that dignify and sweeten humanity. She was not content to be a drone in the hive, for though surrounded by loving friends, kind parents and a home of comfort and independence, she early determined to make her's a useful, independent life. She was a hard student, faithful and thorough, and early her mind was stored with valuable, practical knowledge. She was a student in the famed Salem Academy, presided over by her brother-in-law, Prof. W. H. Lynch, and his success stimulated her to become a teacher, and to that noble and useful career she dedicated her young life. For a number of years she was a teacher at West Plains and afterward at Mountain Grove, in that famous school which has no superior, and where she was recognized as a very successful and popular instructor. About a year and a half ago she went to St. Louis to take a course in stenography and type-writing to better herself for the noble profession she had chosen. Her health failed her and eight months ago she came home, stricken down with pneumonia, which finally developed into consumption, and soon made it evident that her useful noble life was to be ended in the darkness and gloom of the grave. Loving and tender care sought in vain to arrest the progress of the dread disease. Devoted parents and agonized sisters hung over her couch with deepest solicitude and with unceasing attention. Loving brothers sought in vain some antidote that would stay the march of disease; and friends and physicians invoked every skill that science could suggest. All was vain, and an hour before midnight, April 10, 1893, the wearied frame and the freed spirit went out on pinions of love divine to an immortal existence. It was our pleasure to know Emma for more than a decade of years, and we never knew a truer, nobler girl, consciencious in the path of duty, kind, tender, sincere and just. Her death is not alone a loss to the bereaved family, but to humanity, that was better and wiser that she lived. The words of instruction she gave will live in other lives, her gentle memory will be cherished tenderly in thousands of hearts, and bitter tears will be shed by hundreds who were denied the melancholly pleasure of gazing on her sleeping dust. She was a true Christian woman, and in an immortal existence will be perfected the character that but commenced its development on earth. In the midst of a throng of weeping friends and relatives she was buried at the home of her brother, John, near Cook Station on Wednesday, April 12th. Rest, spirit free, In the green pastures of the heavenly shore, Where sin and sorrow can approach no more, Where all the flock by Christ, the sheperd fed, Beside the stream of life forever led, There with thy Lord and Savior biest, Rest, sweetly, rest. Oak Hill Occurence. NAUGLE, Infant Daughter The infant daughter of Columbus Naugle died on the evening of the 31st and was buried at the Rombleman burying grounds Sunday. BENTON, GEORGIE Little Georgie, the 3 year old son of LaFayette Benton died Tuesday, and was buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery on Wednesday. This is the second little one to die in the past few months and the parents have the sympathy of the community. HARTMAN, MARTIN Martin Hartman, whom we reported as very low in our last passed away on Monday, the 3rd. He was a young man, well-liked and respected by all, and his early death comes with shocking force. He was buried at the Hartman private buying ground on Tuesday. April 25, 1873 SMITH, CHRISTOPHER Potosi, Mo., April 16, 1873. Editors of Crawford Mirror: At the expiration of my year's subscription to your paper, (which I suppose was sent to me by my dear departed cousin,) you will please renew it and notify me, as I like the paper and wish it continued. It seems the MIRROR was to be the medium of communicating the sad news of the death of my dear cousin, Christopher Smith, to his relatives--his only relatives in America, (outside of his immediate family)--the number of the 4th inst. giving us the first intelligence we received of the melancholy event. Christopher Smith, in company with eight of the Nicholson family, three of the Parkins, and one of the Bowman--thirteen in all--left England on the first of August, 1834, and arrived in Washington county, Missouri, in October of the same year; and today there are but three of the party living--two Nicholsons and one Parkins. Truly may it be said, We are passing away! We are passing away! I deeply sympathize with the bereaved family of my much loved cousin. Yours truly, Thos. Nicholson COFFMAN, SAMUEL Sudden Death. We learn that young Samuel Coffman, son of Mr. Solomon Coffman, who lives about four miles east of Scotia, died very suddenly on Monday last, 21st. He was plowing in an orchard field near his father's house, and had been out about two hours when he was discovered by one of the family lying dead within some ten paces of the house, with quite a pool of blood about his head. He was a few months over 21 years of age, and had been subject to fits all his life. Died. GIBSON, HANIE Mrs. At the residence of her husband, Dr. A. Gibson, in Steelville, at 3 o'clock A. M. April 19th, Mrs. Hanie Gibson, after an illness of only four days of bone erysipelas. WHITMIRE, ISAAC After a severe illness of several weeks on Friday, April 18th, Isaac Whitmire, at his father's residence half mile southwest of the MIRROR office. He was born in Franklin county and was 25 years of age. Was interred in the burying ground near Mr. Wm. Gibbs' place, by the side of his mother, who preceded him but three weeks. PAYNE, SARAH On Saturday, April 19, Mrs. Sarah Payne, wife of James Payne, and daughter of Joshua and Anne Halbert, aged about 18 years. She leaves a young babe of some four weeks. COLEMAN, FANNY Mrs. Mrs. Fanny Coleman, wife of John C. Coleman, residing in Cherryville, and daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Farrar, on Friday, April 18th. DUGGER, LAURA FRANCES On Saturday, March 20th, Laura Frances Dugger, youngest daughter of Thomas and Mary Dugger, living on Dry Creek, of pneumonia, aged 1 year and seven months. URSERY, SARAH JANE Mrs. Mrs. Sarah Jane Ursery, wife of Hiram Ursery, residing on Dry Creek, and daughter of John Godby, on Monday, March 24th, aged about 35 years. She leaves a husband and five children, two of the latter twins of only a day or so old. May 2, 1873 JOHNSON, J. P. Death of an Old Citizen and Soldier of 1812. J. P. Johnson, better known as "Uncle Page, " a soldier of the War of 1812 and an old resident of Liberty Township, this county, died, at his residence near Anthony's Mills, Tuesday morning, April 28th. Old age and general debility was the cause of his death, he being abut 80 years of age. ANDERSON, JAMES M. ANDERSON, Mrs. Funeral Service The funeral of James M. Anderson and wife will be preached by Rev. J. B. Braly, the 4th Sunday in May, at 11 o'clock A. M., at the graveyard about one half mile east of the late residence of the deceased. There will be a masonic procession, and from the number of Lodges invited we expect to see quite a large number in attendance. Thursday, April 19, 1898 THE CYCLONE'S FURY. Destruction, Desolation, Death. A LIST OF THE KILLED. LAY, JOHN D. - aged about 25 years, was a David Williams', about one mile from Hawkins Bank, was killed by a log house falling on him. ASHER, WILLIAM - second engineer at the Midland Blast Furnace, had just returned home from Midland, Mo., Tuesday afternoon to visit his wife and little ones, was picked up dead about one hundred yards from where the house stood, with his little babe in his arms. ASHER, Infant - The infant child of Wm. Asher, which was picked up in its dead father's arms, died and its mother and the next youngest child are not expected to live. LAY, ANDREW J. - son of Jesse Lay, of Salem, aged about 24 years, was near the residence of John A. Wilson and was hit by flying timber; when picked up said he was a dead man, and shortly after died. DILL, JOHN - aged about 32 years, was found some fifty yards from where his house was torn down, in brush dead. Had been struck by falling timbers. He leaves a wife and five small children; all of whom are hurt and Mrs. Dill is seriously injured and will probably not recover. WILSON, Mrs. DOVIE - wife of James Wilson, and her three months' old babe are both dead. The baby died in the early part of the night from injuries received, and Wednesday morning, the husband left his wife, apparently with but slight injuries, and went for a coffin for the little one, but when he returned found his young wife dead with her babe in her arms. She had been crushed in the breast. In the crash of the house the debris took fire and burned the unfortune husband quite severely in the face, before he could be released. GREEN, D. M. D. M. Green Killed. On Dry Creek, on Tueday night, the house of D. M. Green, was blown down, and Mr. Green instanly killed. He has been paralysed several years and was unable to help himself. His wife was struck on the head with falling timber and severely hurt. ADAIR, CHARLES D. Charles D. Adair Drowned. Charles D. Adair, county surveyor and wood-boss at Midland was drowned soon after nine o'clk Tuesday night. The high water that followed the storm threatened the bridge near the furnace, and in company with Sam Darst, he was sweeping the drift-wood from lodges when he lost his balance and lurched head-foremost into the stream. He was carried under the bridge and seen no more till his body was found at 2 O'clock the next day, lodged in a drift a half mile below. His head had been crushed, and he was evidently stunned as he fell into the stream. He was one of the best men in the county, industrious, honest and kind, and was beloved by all who knew him. Everybody mourns his untimely death. His poor wife and aged mother are both in feeble health, and the terrible shock has prostrated them both. He was buried Thursday afternoon at the Steelville cemetery. A more extended obituary notice will appear later. COOK, EMMA J. In the obituary notice of Miss Emma J. Cook, in another place, we speak of her first attack as pneumonia fever; but are informed she first suffered from the grippe, succeeded by malarial fever. Miss Cook was buried in a beautiful metal casket at the John L. Cook farm on Tuesday. Revs., Ashlock and Hamby conducted the service and a quartette of singers from this place rendered appropriate music. The MIRROR offers its sympathy to the bereaved family. Thursday, July 14, 1898 DEVASTATION AND DEATH. Steelville Inundated by a Cloud-burst. Thirteen Lives Lost. Many Buildings Destroyed. Names of the Lost: MRS. MARTHA WOOD, 26 years old, wife of John U. Wood. FLOYD WOOD, 5 years old, son of John U. Wood. "DEWDROP" WOOD, 14 months, daughter of John W. Wood. LUTHER STOUGH, 23 years old. MRS. STOUGH, 23 years old. Wife of Wm. Stough. MRS. NELLIE TUCKER, 18 years old, wife of John Tucker, of St. Louis. TUCKER, Infant son, 14 months old, of Mrs. Tucker. MRS. FLORA TAFF, 30 years old, wife of James Taff. RAYMOND TAFF, 6 years old, son of James Taff. CLARENCE TAFF, 4 years old, son of James Taff. MISS MAY ABRAMS, 10 years old, daughter of Chas. Abrams of St. Louis. JOSHUA EVANS, (colored), 55 years old, St. Louis. Thursday, May 17, 1906 Bourbon Brevites. TRIPLETT, Mrs. Mrs. Triplett, wife of Captain B. F. Triplett, died at her home here the 13th inst. Mrs. Triplett was born in Covington, Kentucky, in the year 1829, became a member of M. Church, when thirteen years of age. She was married to B. F. Triplett in Northeast Missouri, where she emigrated to when quite young. There were no children to their marriage, although they have reared and cared for a number for other people. For sixty-one years they have lived a happy married life. But few couples are allowed that pleasure. She has been a resident of this town nearly 30 years; 16 years of that time she has been a paralytic and at times she has suffered intensely, but always endured suffering with true christian fortitude. For some years she has been accompanied by and cared for by a widowed niece and undoubtedly many a pain and ache has been eased by her thoughtful and loving consideration. She was unconscious for fifteen days before her death and during that time had no nourishment. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Proffit of that church. She leaves a husband now nearly ninety years of age. HUITT, GEORGE W. Our Father's Death. Died at his home 18 miles southeast of Steelville, Wednesday morning, May 9th, 1906, Mr. George W. Huitt. He was born in Crawford County, Mo., June 19th, 1827, and on the 20th of February, 1848 was married to Sarah J. Skaggs. To this union were born seven children, four boys and three girls, five of whom are now living. Messrs. W. H., E. W., and E. G., they live on and near the old homestead. The daughters are Mrs. I. C. Hanson, of near Davisville, and Mrs. W. J. Todd, of Steelville. Mr. Huitt has lived all his life on that farm he settled about the year 1845 and by his industry, economy and good judgement he made farming a success in his day. His life as a business man, a citizen and a Christian was worthy of our imitation. He professed about thirty-five years ago and united with the Courtoise Baptist Church. He faithfully served the church as Deacon for many years, and he was always found at the post of duty. As a husband and father he seemed as near perfect as is possible for a man to attain. He was never happier for more content than when surrounded by his children and especially so since he lost his wife, our mother, who died seven years ago. That was a sad day in our memory and now the cloud of sorrow has settled down on our path again, and at present it seems so dark; but we are striving to look by the eye of faith through these clouds to the land of perpetual sunshine, where tears never come again and we will never say goodbye. He leaves five children, thirty-five grand children and twenty great grand children. What a power we could be in the world for good. We could be, if we just live like him. Let us try. The funeral was conducted on the 10th inst., at the Shoal Creek Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. James Nipper. assisted by Reverends William Wright and P. D. Cooper of Steelville, and all that remains of our dear father in this world, was laid to rest by our mother's side in the old family graveyard where many of our loved ones sleep. And now that he is gone and we can do no more for him, we want to thank the doctors and all the friends who rendered such noble help in trying to relieve his suffering by administering help in every way possible. May all the blessings of God rest upon us all. -- HIS CHILDREN. Thursday, February 9, 1911 ANDERSON, MARY A. Obituary. Mary a. Anderson, daughter of E. T. and Emeline Lea, died at the home of her parents, Feb. 7, 1911, near Davisville, Mo. She was born Sept. 5, 1879, and was married to Ed. Anderson in 1895 and to the union was born seven children. One died and six are living. She professed faith in Christ when but 13 years old and lived a faithful christian life until death and to know her was but to love her, and in her last hours of life she called her husband, brothers, and children to her bed and them not to grieve after her for she was alright and was going to rest. Her dying request to her friends was for the to live to meet her in a better world for she would be there. She requested that her husband brother read the bible and sign and pray to her children every night and rear them to meet her where sad parting is no more. She was conscious up to the last and when death shut out the light of this world, she talked to them just like she was going away on a visit, and told them the songs she desired sang at her grave. Thursday, February 16, 1911. HUGHES, LILLIE ALICE Obituary. Lillie Alice Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leezy, was born November 30, 1883, died in St. Louis, February 10, 1911, aged 27 years, 2 months and 10 days, after a brief illness. She was married to John C. Hughes, Nov. 4, 1902. To this union were born three children; two of whom survive her. Two little boys aged four and two years respectively. She leaves besides these, her husband, father and mother and three brothers and a great many other relatives and friends. She was the only daughter and the first death in the Leezy family. She was brought to her old home for burial. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. Mitchell Wright, using as a text Heb., 13:14. She was one of the most kind, quiet and gentle woman. She loved and read her bible daily and it was her practice to pray with her children. Her funeral was largely attended and the grief shown to some extent expressed the love for her by her friends and neighbors. After the service she was laid to rest in the family cemetery near her father's. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved in their sad loss. HALEY, FLOYD WINFERD Died. Floyd Winferd Haley died Feb. 6, 1911, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Haley, in Leasburg. Floyd as he was familiarly called was taken down sick July 5, 1909, while living in Kansas City. While working at American Sash & Door Factory taken with a hemorrage of the lungs and never gained his strength and developed in to that dread disease consumption. He went to Selma, Cal., Oct. 11, 1909, where he stayed six months thinking it would be a benefit to him, returning home March 24, 1910, with no improvement in health. He was sick 19 months. Floyd was a kind-hearted boy, and loved his parents. He married July 1, 1906, to Miss Lena Walls. He was a kind and loving husband. They had one child Olive and he was devoted to her. When he realized he must leave this world he said he was ready to go. The funeral services was conducted by Rev. A. H. Russell at the M. E. Church after which the order of the Modern Woodman buried him. He was laid to rest in the Lea cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends followed him to his resting place. the entire community extend their sympathy to the bereived father, mother, brother, sisters and his widow and little daughter, Olive. May the good Lord comfort them in their hour of sorrow. May they look to the dear Lord for comfort. Floyd cannot come back to you, but you can go to him. Weep not, for he is at rest. -- A FRIEND. March 2, 1911 CARRIGAN, Mrs. CHARLES The sad news has just reached us of the death of Mrs. Charles Carrigan, in St. Louis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pancoast. The remains will be enterred in the Catholic cemetary in St. James, Wednesday, Feb. 15th. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the surrounding neighborhood. TREECE, BYRON The death of Byron Treece cast a gloom over this neighborhood which for many years was his home, where he was well liked by all who knew him as an upright and honorable citizen. STEWART, SAMUEL C. Mr. Samuel C. Stewart, who lived at Jake Prairie, died Friday, Feb. 24, 1911, and was buried Monday last. He had been sick about six weeks with pneumonia and had recovered sufficiently to be able to go about the house and took a relapse and died. He was a good citizen and his death removes a good neighbor from among us. He leaves a widow and five sons and one daughter, all the children being grown. Thursday, August 31, 1911. REEVES, MATTIE F. Mattie F. Reeves, wife of A. L. Reeves, and daughter of Mrs. Amanda and the late William Henry Ferguson, died at Jefferson City, Mo., at 11:30 o'clock P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 1911, after an illness of about a year from cancer. Mattie F. Reeves was born April 8, 1875, and was 36 years, 4 months and 18 days of age. The dear old mother and all the sisters and nieces of the deceased were at the bedside when the end came. Mattie F. Ferguson was the second daughter born to the marriage of W. H. Ferguson and Mrs. Amanda Millsap, and grew to womanhood at Steelville where she was loved and admired by all our citizens for her excellent qualities. She was of a kind and jovial disposition, and had a good word for all her neighbors and acquaintences. To those in distress she always had words of consolation and she gloried in making their burdens lighter and their hearts glad. A ray of sunshine illuminated her path. She was converted to Christ at what is known as the Mayfield meeting at the Baptist church in Steelville about sixteen years ago, was baptized and united with the Baptist congregation in this city, in which she had lived a devoted christian and was a prominent worker for the cause of her Master. She graduated in the classical department of the Steelville High School, and the Jennings Seminary at Jennings Station, St. Louis, and taught school in the graded schools at Steelville and Sligo, and was a favorite with all her pupils. Mattie F. Ferguson and A. L. Reeves were united in marriage September 28, 1900, and lived in Steelville, where they enjoyed the comforts of one of the most elegant and modernly equipped homes in our city, until October, 1909, when they moved to Jefferson City, at which time the husband accepted the position of actuary in the Insurance Department of the State. To this happy union five children were born--three girls and two boys--two of whom, a boy and a girl, preceded the mother to that Heavenly home where parting is no more. Owing to the delay in the train on the main line of the Frisco, the funeral party did not arrive in Steelville until 2:30 p.m. when a special car conveyed the remains and friends from Cuba. They were taken to the home of Mr. L. H. Scott where the funeral was held and where a large throng of relatives and friends had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to a worthy lady. The services at the house was conducted by Rev. Mitchell Wright, a former classmate in school and afterward her pastor in the church as touching and sad in the extreme. A quartette composed of two male and two female voices, softly sang and a fervent and appropriate prayer was offered, after which the reverend gentleman, in well chosen words paid a beautiful tribute to the life of the deceased. The quartette rendered in sweet tones: The song "It is Well With my Soul", and the minister read the text of the funeral discourse, Revelations, 14 Chapter, 13 verse: "I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Write: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from the labours and their works do follow them." At the conclusion of the discourse, the quartette sang, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus", and after the friends took a last look at the remains the funeral cortege proceeded to the Steelville cemetery, and as the sun went down in the west all that was earthly of a kind and tender mother a devoted and loving wife, a worthy and affectionate daughter, a beloved sister, and a good neighbor was laid to rest until time is no more and the just will assemble on the throne of God. In the funeral party accompanying the remains from Jefferson City where the bereaved husband, two little daughters and little son, Mrs. Amanda Ferguson, mother of the deceased of this place; Mrs. W. B. Arthur of St. Louis; Mrs. Abe Jones of Bowling Green; Mrs. Bessie L. Russell, a sister, and Mrs. W. R. Lay, a niece, and Mr. Lay, Mr. Earl Oliver, undertaker, and Mr. S. C. Lee, the last named the father-in-law of Governor Hadley. The party were joined in St. Louis by Dr. W. B. Arthur and father, Miss Marjorie Scott, another niece. At Sullivan they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Crow, brother-in-law and sister of Mr. Reeves and a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. G. W. Reeves and wife of Japan, and at Bourbon, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Reeves, the parents, and Mrs. C. C. Doty, a sister of the bereaved husband joined the funeral party. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reeves, another brother and sister-in-law arrived on the morning train from Cook Station. Mr. Milton McSpadden and sister, Miss Emma, arrived on the morning train from Salem to attend the funeral. The floral contributions from the relatives and friends were especially beautiful and appropriate, among which was a large wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Hackney of Jefferson City a large spray from the State Insurance Department of Missouri, in which Mr. Reeves is employed, a spray of asters from Governor and Mrs. Herbert S. Hadley, a bunch of yellow roses from Mr. and Mrs. Austen, of Jefferson City, a large piece from the Jefferson City Camp, M.W. of A., a large wreath from the Scott family and a pillow from Mrs. Bessie L. Russell and Mrs. Abe Jones, a large spray from Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Arthur, and a wreath of pink and white roses from the husband. KELLEY, MARTHA REBECCA Martha Rebecca Kelley, eldest daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kelley, and the late Robert Kelley died at the residence of her mother in this city, Saturday morning, August 26, 1911, age 48 years, 6 months and 9 days, she had been in ill health for a number of years and had been partially blind all her life. She was a devoted christian. The funeral was conducted at the Laban Wilkinson graveyard on Dry Creek, by Rev. Mitchell Wright on Sunday last and was largely attended. The grief-stricken relatives are deeply sympathized with by our citizens. Thursday, September 20, 1917 JACKSON, GEORGIE Georgie Jackson, an ex-slave, and who is said to have been 114 years old, died at the county farm Monday last. He was a bricklayer by trade and said he worked on the construction of a brick dwelling for the ex-President, James K. Polk. He had been an inmate of the county farm for about six years, and had been blind for a number of years. He never forgot any person's voice and as soon as an old acquaintance would speak to him he would immediately call them by name. Thursday, September 27, 1917 SANDERS, LAURA The remains of Laura Sanders, who died in Colorado, Sunday, September 16th, were buried in the Wm. Eaton cemetery last Wednesday. Mrs. Sanders was a daughter of Charles Sears, who is well known in this community and wife of N. F. (Nip) Sanders, who moved to Colorado with his family a few months ago for the improvement of Mrs. Sanders' health. A large crowd was present and witnessed the burial rites. Rev. George Gedbey of Cherryville conducted the funeral service. Mrs. Sanders leaves a husband, two children, two brothers, one sister, a father and a multitude of friends to mourn her death. The bereaved relatives have our sympathy in their hour of loss of a dear one. Cuba TAYLOR, WILLIS Willis Taylor, who had been sick so long with lung trouble, died last week. The remains were interred in the U. P. Cemetery. He leaves a wife. MCCORMICK, JOHN L. John L. McCormick died at his home near Fanning, Sept. 13, of paralysis. Mr. McCormick was a former resident of Cuba. He was married to his second wife. Besides her he leaves five children to mourn his death. Thursday, October 4, 1917 THOMAS, RANEY Accidently Shot Raney Thomas, of Czar, was accidently shot by a .32 caliber revolver at his home Saturday afternoon. He, his brother, Wesley Thomas, and a young man by the name of Anderson, were out practicing shooting at a small spot on a tree, and immediately after the contest young Anderson was holding the revolver, not thinking it was loaded; began snapping it. Raney was standing on the left of him when it fired and the bullet entered the right lung, went through and lodged in the left side. Raney is now confined to his bed in a critical condition. Two physicians were immediately called and after examination one stated there was little hopes of recovery. Young Thomas is a son of John Thomas of Czar, and has many friends and is well known in this county. Thursday, November 8, 1917 LYNCH, MARTHA ELVIRA Death of an Old Citizen. Martha Elvira Lynch was born in Livingston, Overton county, Tenn., January 12, 1842, and died in Cuba, Crawford county, Mo, Oct. 29, 1917, age 75 years, 9 months and 17 days. She came to Crawford county, Mo, in May, 1857, with her parents, the late Logan Augustus and Sophia Turner Lynch; was married to the late Joseph Scott, near Cuba, March 10, 1863. Four children were born to this union, viz: Virginia Belle, James Augustus, Henry Otis, and Joseph Emmett. Henry died April 19, 1891, age 20 years, 9 months and 19 days. Mr. Scott, her husband died May 21, 1910, age 77 years, 5 months and 7 days. Mrs. Scott had been a church member since she was 11 years old and has always lived an upright, Christian life. Mrs. Scott's family are all dead but two sisters, Mrs. Emily Tibbs, of St. Louis and Mrs. Ellen Tibbs, of Cairo, Ills. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. H. Russell on Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, after which the interment took place in the U. P. cemetery beside the grave of her husband. Mrs. Scott was one of the best woman who lived in the vicinity of Cuba, where she grew to womanhood, and was loved by all who knew her for the noble deeds of head and heart. She was ever-striving to do good to others, and was a lady of more than ordinary literary attainments. For years she was a regular contributor to the columns of the St. Louis Christian Advocate, the St. Louis Republic, and the MIRROR and Cuba Review. She numbered her friends by her acquaintances. She was reserved in her manners, ??? to an agreeable degree, and always remembered those whom she would meet, and always had a pleasant salutation for her friends. She will be missed as a devoted mother, as a loving sister, as a kind neighbor, and as a worthy citizen. Thursday, December 6, 1917 MARSH, PRESTON FRANKLIN Death of a Noble Young Man. Preston Franklin Marsh, son of Mr. Joseph F. Marsh, and the late Haney Marsh, died at his home near Steelville, Mo, at 10:30 P.M., Sunday Nov. 4, 1917, age 25 years, 8 months and 23 days. He had been in feeble health for a number of years but ??? strong will power and ??? grit kept him up, and on Saturday before he died he was down in town going about. He made a trip to California during the latter part of the winter but returned to his home here after a few weeks' absence. Preston Marsh was one of the nicest young men that Crawford county ever produced. He was gentle and kind to everything and had a good word for everybody. He looked on the bright side of life and was never heard to complain or burden others with his troubles. In fact if he had troubles he never mentioned them and seemed to always appear in the best of spirits. His death, although, might have been expected any time, was a shock to all our citizens is mourned by all. His three brothers--two of whom are in the army and one in Oklahoma were notified and owing to the quarantine at Camp Funsten, Kansas, Edward was not allowed to come home to the funeral. The brother, Jeff, who is stationed in a cantonement in Wyoming, arrived Wednesday, afternoon, and Don, the other brother come from Oklahoma Tuesday. MANCHE, JOHN MARCUS John Marcus Manche, youngest son of Ferrel and Malinda Manche, who formerly lived near Sligo, Mo, was born March 13, 1879, near Sligo, in Crawford county,and died at the Alexian Bros. Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 17, 1917, at 10:00 A.M., being only 38 years, 7 months and 4 days old. He leaves one brother, Lewis C. Manche, of Sabetha, Kansas, and three sisters, Mrs. J. A. Cooksey of Sligo, Mrs. Mary L. Watson and Mrs. S. J. Watson, of Cook Station, and many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. Mr. Manche was a successful business man, and everybody was his friend. He was a good farmer, but for the past fourteen years was employed by the Adams Express Company, of St. Louis. Mr. Manche, came out from St. Louis October 4 on a visit with his three sisters and to look after the interests of his farm on Crooked Creek. He took sick on the 10th; was taken to a hospital in St. Louis the 15th, and died Oct. 17, 1917. The remains were brought to the home of his sister, Mr. S. J. Watson, of near Cook Station, the 18th, and was taken from there Oct. 20th, and laid to rest by his mother, who died Nov. 10th 1889, and father, Feb. 6, 1890, at the Earney cemetery on Dry Creek. -- A NEPHEW. Thursday, March 27, 1919 HARMON, JOBE Obituary. Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Brown, near Patsy, Feb. 19, 1919, Jobe Harmon, age 82 years, 1 month and 14 days. He was a sufferer for years with stomach trouble but the cause of his death was heart failure. He professed religion in his youth and lived a real christian life. He told his family he was prepared and willing to go. He leaves an aged wife and ten children to mourn the loss of a good husband and father. MOOTS, MARY ELIZABETH Obituary. Died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Moots, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Pitts, at Cook Station, Mo. She was married to Roy Moots April 1, 1918, died March 7, 1919, age 21 years, 10 months. To this union one child was born, it dying Feb. 20, 1919. She leaves a loving husband, mother, father, one sister and seven brothers. All were present but Marion S. and Henry H. Pitts, Marion being in Germany and Henry in France. We deeply sympateize with the bereaved ones. All that loving hands could do was done, but she said the angels had come take her home.--A FRIEND. O'NEAL, AUSTIN Austin O'Neal, son of Edward O'Neal, who lived near Winkler, Mo., died Wednesday, March 19, 1919, after an illness of a number of months. He was about 30 years old and was married to Miss Virgie Eckhorst, of Phelps county, about eight years ago, and leaves a young wife and three small children. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. S. L. Roper at the Asher graveyard on Thursday, and was largely attended. He made a profession of religion a number of months ago, at Steelville, and expressed himself as prepared and willing for the great change. His mother died when he was real young and besides a father and two sisters he leaves a number of half sisters and brother, all of whom are sympathized with their many friends. Thursday, April 3, 1919 CAMPBELL, JAMES NELSON James Nelson Campbell, aged 89 years, 7 months and 1 day died at his home in Steelville, Mo., Thursday, March 27, 1919. He had been in feeble health for several years and owing to his extreme age, his death was not unexpected. The funeral was conducted at the grave at 2 o'clock p.m., on the 29th, by Rev. Sam. L. Roper and the interment followed in the Steelville cemetery. James Nelson Campbell was born in West Moreland County, Pennsylvania, August 16, 1830, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss Susan Wasabaugh in the year 1861, and one daughter, who was born to this union survives, Mrs. Chas. H. Webster, of this city. He moved here from Rushville, Ill. 31 years ago, and engaged in the millinery and ladies furnishing business. He served several terms as Justice of the peace. The wife died 11 years ago. They were both members of the M.E. Church South. He leaves a brother, John Campbell, of Donegal, Pa. and two sisters Mrs. Marth Kurtz and Mrs. Mary Coleman, of Acme, Pa. Mr. J. A. Ford and family, of St. Louis, werre in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Ford, nee Erma Wright is a granddaughter of J. N. Campbell. 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