THE TELEPHONE, Cuba, Crawford Co., MO 3 Jan 1896 to 31 Dec 1897 Obituaries extracted from available issues on microfilm. (No corrections to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization have been made to the original text.) Friday, January 10, 1896 HOUSTON, RUFUS G. Rufus G. Houston died at Steelville Sunday. BROWN, JOE Joe Brown, who was recently stabbed at Rambo school house, in Phelps county, is supposed to be fatally injured. EVANS, H. H. "A Shotgun in the Wagon" Near Elsberry, as H. H. Evans was riding along the bottom road in the rear of a two horse farm wagon, driven by Will Dave Jamison and son, a double barreled shotgun, loaded with goose shot, which was lying in the bottom of the wagon, was accidentally discharged, the entire load entering Evans' face and breast, mortally wounding him. ROBINSON, C. M. C. M. Robinson, lumber dealer, died at Lamar of pneumonia. He leaves a widow and three children. Judge Robinson, of the Missouri supreme court, William Robinson of Nevada, Mo. and L. B. Robinson of Paris, Mo., were brothers of the deceased. McGREGOR, MATTIE Died.--At her home in this city on last Sunday evening. Mrs. Mattie McGregor, wife of P. S. McGregor, fever following childbirth. The deceased was a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Z. H. Smith, of near Cross Roads, and well known to most of our readers. She was married to Mr. McGregor a little over a year ago and has lived in Bourbon. She leaves a sad husband, a little babe and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Cross Roads on Monday afternoon, where they were folowed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Mr. McGregor has the sympathy of all our people in this his hour of affliction. Friday, January 17, 1896 Obituary--Jackson. MURRY, CLARINDA Clarinda Murry was born in Pike county, Ohio, April 1819; was married in 1854 to J. H. Jackson, and went to Windsor, Canada, where she resided until 1883, when she moved to Cuba, where she lived until her death, being 76 years, and 10 months old. She died last Saturday night. Deceased has been a member of the M. E. church about 60 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. E. McClintock Monday at 2 o'clock. BURN, MRS. M. E. Dr. Dunnigan, of Sullivan, was called here Wednesday in consultation with Dr. King over Mrs. M. E. Burn, who was accidentally shot by Sam Sommers a couple of weeks ago and who is not expected to live. Friday, January 24, 1896 McCASLIN, MRS. H. R. Mrs. H. R. McCaslin died at her home at Oak Hill Saturday night. She had many friends here who regret to hear of her death and our people all join in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and little daughter thus left desolate. COYLE, MRS. MARTHA Died:--At her home in St. Louis on last Friday night, Mrs. Martha Coyle. The deceased was a sister to Thos. and Fred Hill, of this place, and was well known by most of our people. The remains were brought up on the train Saturday night and interred in the cemetery near Al Long's on Sunday. The funeral was held from the residence of Thos. Hill and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, attesting the respect in which the deceased was held. Friday, January 27, 1896 THURMON, JOE Joe Thurmon, of Franklin county, fell a distance of 12 feet into a ravine on Saturday night, striking his head against a rock and received injuries from which he died on Tuesday. NELSON, JOHN The sentence of John Nelson, formerly of this county, who killed a man in Ralls county, and was convicted and sentenced to be hung, has been confirmed by the supreme court. He will hang in February. NEWT, MR. Mr. Newt died last Friday and was buried Saturday. Friday, February 21, 1896 JESTIN, MRS. Old Mrs. Jestin died at D. W. Turnure's Monday morning, being 69 years of age. The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. Swartz. The King's Daughters attended in a body. Friday, February 28, 1896 SOUDERS, MRS. JOHN Mrs. John Souders, of near Argo, died at her home on last Friday. CLARKE, J. H. J. H. Clarke, well-known to many Crawford county people, died at his home in Vichy Springs, Maries county, on Sunday the 16th inst. SOUTHGATE, W. W. Judge W. W. Southgate, of Phelps county, died at Rolla Friday last, of Bright's disease. MITCHELL, HENRY Henry Mitchell, son of Thomas Allen Mitchell of Delhi, died Wednesday night of typhoid fever. Friday, March 31, 1896 WHLINGER, RUTH Died:--At her home in St. Louis on last Friday night of membraneous croup, little Ruth Whlinger, aged 1 year, 7 months, 9 days. The remains were brought here for interment Sunday. The death was all the more sad, as it came suddenly and only a few weeks after the death of the other child of the parents. Mrs. Whlinger is a daughter of W. H. Libhart and is well known to many of our readers. THOMAS, CHILDREN The measles are running riot down on the river, southeast of here. In one family, that of Mr. Thomas, the disease is followed by typhoid-pneumonia fever and four deaths have already resulted, two boys and two girls, and two more of the family have been given up by the doctors. Friday, April 3, 1896 McINTOSH, EMMA P. Died:--On Monday, March 31, 1896, Emma P. McIntosh, daughter of George and Lucretia McIntosh died, aged 17 years and 4 months. Her fatal illness was consumption from which she had suffered two years. She was a great sufferer and bore her illness with Christian fortitude, praising God continually and was ready and willing to give up all for Jesus' sake. Friday, April 10, 1896 SMITH, MRS. ZACK HANGED WITH A ROPE - Mrs. Zack Smith Kills Herself A very sad death occurred near the Cross-road church four miles southeast of Leasburg, on last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Smith, wife of Rev. Zack Smith, had been demented for some time over the death of her two daughters and had made two attempts to take her life. The arrangements had been made to take her to the asylum and in some way she became apprised of the fact and on Monday morning she concealed a rope under her dress and went up stairs at her home and hanged herself. She breathed but twice after being taken down. The death is a sad blow to the family, this being the third member of the family to die in less than a year. Mrs. Smith was the mother of T. M. Smith of St. James. Friday, April 17, 1896 McINTOSH, MISS EMMA MAY In Memoriam. A rose a bright pure rose Blasted when just in bloom For deaths resistless tread Has crushed its sweet perfume. Died of consumption, March 31, 1896, in the eighteenth year of her age, Miss Emma May, daughter of George and Lucretia McIntosh. She suffered for two years and four months ere death released her spirit from its mortal house and gave it immortality. She bore her suffering bravely without a murmur. Since the death of her mother, over two years ago, she has conducted the duties of the household in an examplary manner. She almost supplied the place of her mother in as much as the older children looked to her for guidance and council. She was raised in the Methodist church in Cuba. Rev. Norfleet conducted the burial services. The thanks of the bereaved family are greatly given to the kind friends who so cheerfully gave their assistance during her sickness and burial. Friday, May 1, 1896 FREDRICKSON, NELSON Drowned in the Bourbois. A crowd of young men from the neighborhood of Jake Prairie went saining [sic] in the Bourbois Monday night the party, Nelson Fredrickson, got in the water beyond his depth and before help could reach him was drowned. His body was recovered the next morning. The deceased was the son of C. C. Fredrickson and was a promising young man about 22 years old. Friday, June 5, 1896 LEAR, WILLIAM Man Killed near Bourbon. An accident which resulted in the death of a young man occurred two miles south of Bourbon yesterday (Thursday) morning. The local freight which reaches Bourbon about 2 o'clock put off Wm. Lear, Geo. Harper, and Frank Wheeler, all of Iberia, Miller county, who were on their way back from St. Louis. The boys stayed around town most of the afternoon and late in the evening went up the track about two miles where there is a steep grade, expecting to catch a freight train and go on toward home. Being tired they lay down with their heads on the end of the ties and fell asleep. They slept on until about 3 o'clock when a through freight going to St. Louis came along at a great rate of speed. The noise of the train awakened Harper and Wheeler, who had just time to escape with their lives, but Lear was struck on the right side of the forehead and knocked from the track. Word was sent to Bourbon and the section men, accompanied by Dr. Ashley, went out and took the wounded man to town where he died about 7 o'clock never having gained consciousness. Squire Taylor impaneled a Coroner's jury Thursday morning, which, after hearing all the evidence obtainable, returned a verdict in accordance with the facts as they stated above, i.e., that he came to his death by being struck by a freight train while he was sleeping near the rails. Telegrams were sent to his relatives at Iberia, but up to Thursday noon no word had been received from them. It seems queer that a man will lay down and go to sleep on a railroad track. ZEIGLER, JOHN Murder At A Picnic. Vienna, MO., June 2.--At a picnic near Pay Down, ten miles northeast of here, Saturday evening, Newt Crider and John Zeigler quarreled, and Crider shot Zeigler in the right eye, almost instantly killing him, but firing two more shots into his prostrate body. The enraged friends and relatives of Zeigler then set upon Crider and shot him once in the back of the head, also cutting him badly in the back and beating his head almost to a jelley with rocks. At last accounts he was bareley alive and expected to die at any time. Meager particulars have reached here and no one seems to know exactly who fired the shot that took effect in Crider's head or who used the knife on him. No arrest have yet been made. O'BRIEN, PAT Shot Himself. Pat O'Brien, a harness maker of Rolla, shot himself Tuesday afternoon about 4 o'clock, killing himself instantly. Some family troubles were being aired in court and during the progress of the trial O'Brien committee the deed. KNIGHT, MAT Died at his home near town last Thursday night of consumption Mat Knight. The remains were interred in the Cross cemetery Friday. Friday, June 26, 1896 EVANS, EUGENE A. In Memoriam. Whereas. It has pleased the supreme Ruler of the Universe in his Infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our esteemed and worthy companion. Eugene A. Evans: Resolved. That we deplore the loss of our companion with deep regret and while we believe our loss to be his eternal gain we bow in humble submission knowing the Divine ruler doeth all things well. Resolved. That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our deceased companion in their hour of affliction and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the TELEPHONE and to the "Home Forum" for publication. (Wm. C. Doggett Com. (H. H. Tieman (Chas. W. Eichor. Home Forum No. 304. Friday, July 24, 1896 KUSHKE, MR. _____ Kushke, died near Iron Ridge, Wednesday night, aged 80. He will be buried today. Friday, July 31, 1896 BRAY, Infant Died:--The infant son of George Bray died on Saturday evening and was buried at the Hibley graveyard Sunday. COLEMAN, JOHN H. John H. Coleman died on the Matlock farm, four miles northeast of Steelville, on July 27, of typhoid malarial fever. Friday, August 7, 1896 WADE, FRANK Horrible Murder. Frank Wade the 11-year-old son of William Wade, who resides near Spring Creek, in the southwesern part of Phelps county, disappeared from a neighbor's house, where he was visiting on Sunday last, about noon. Diligent search was made for him, and on Tuesday evening his body was found by some boys in a pond back of Ham Lawson's field. The pond had been dragged the previous day, but no body found. It was evidently put there afterwards. A coroner's jury was impanneled by Squire Vance, and after a searching inquiry, returned a verdict holding Andrew Lawson and his son, Zack, a boy of 10 years, responsible for the murder. They were brought to Rolla on Thursday night by John Brown and a posse of eight men and lodged in jail at this place. It was quite a task to keep the indignant people of that section from lynching them.--Rolla New Era. Friday, August 21, 1896 SMITH, W. M. A Horrible Death. W. M Smith, a prosperous and well-to-do farmer, living about three miles south of this city was sturct and instantly killed by passenger train No. 5 last Friday morning at the East crossing in this city. Mr. Smith had been in town for the purpose of getting his pension voucher cashed and had starte home and just as he reached the crossing his attention was supposed to have been directed towards a fast approaching storm and as he was very deaf he failed to hear the passenger train that was due at this place. And as he stepped upon the track the train was but a few feet from him. The engineer gave a warning signal but the engine was so near its victim that it was impossible to stop it. Deceased was about 55 years old and leaves two children, a boy and a girl to mourn his loss. This makes the fourth man that has been killed at this crossing during the past four years, and it is time something was done to prevent these accidents. The railroad company should be compelled to place watchmen at this crossing or be required to run at a speed of only six miles an hour through city limits.--New Haven Leader Friday, August 28, 1896 TANNEY, ESTELLA Died:--On last Tuesday morning at the home of her mother, near town, Estella Tanney. Deceased had been ill for some time with consumption, and had only recently come here from Illinois. The remains were interred in the graveyard east of town Tuesday evening. The family have the smypathy of all their neighbors. COWDEN, REV. Rev. Cowden, formerly of this place but late of Lebanon, died at that place Sunday morning and was buried at Leasburg Monday afternoon. Rev. Harris of Cuba conducted the services. The deceased was the father of Mrs. M. O. Taylor of this place and was well known by all of our older citizens. He was a man who numbered his friends only by the number of his acquaintances and his death is mourned by all who ever knew him. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. Friday, October 16, 1896 SWEETIN, MRS. ELIZABETH A Good Woman Gone. Mrs. Elizabeth Sweetin (familiarly known as Grandma Sweetin) departed this life at 12:20 Sunday morning, October 11, after an illness of four hours and forty minutes, at her residence, one mile southwest of Cuba, aged 79 years, two months, and ten days. Cause of death, neuralgia of the stomach, with partial paralysis. Funeral services at the house at 1 o'clock p.m. on Monday, conducted by A. W. Thurber. A large procession of relatives and sympathizing friends followed the remains to the M.E. church in Cuba, where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Harris. The body was then escorted by a large concourse of friends to the U. P. Cemetery where the interment took place. Elizabeth Smith was born in Lee county, Virginia in 1817, and when about 16 years of age moved to Indiana, where she afterwards married Mr. Sweetin, who survives her. They moved to Pulaski county, Mo., in 1840, and from there to Benton township, Crawford county, in 1852, and resided for a time in a house near her late residence. For the past 20 years she lived in the house in which the end came. She was known as a kind and good neighbor who was always ready to visit those in sickness and distress and minister to their needs with the limited means at her command. Her membership in the Methodist church commenced in her 21st year, hence the 58 remaining years of a consistent Christian life give assurance that she has passed on to receive a just reward. JONES, MRS. A. J. Mrs. A. J. Jones, living three miles southeast of town, died on Saturday.--Rolla Herald. WOOD, CHAS. S. Henry Wood of the National Bank was called to Chicago last Thursday by a telegram announcing the death of his eldest brother, Chas. S. Wood, which occurred in that city Tuesday.--Rolla Herald. Friday, October 30, 1896 MOBINS, CHARLES KUNTZ, CONRAD HOHL, ADOLPH BLEVINS, C. C. THOLE, H. McKENNA, BARNEY McKENNA, MAMIE CARTWRIGHT, JOHN Two Trains Collide on Sunday. Eight persons were killed outright. At 8:45 o'clock Sunday morning the excursion train running from St. Louis to St. James and The Valley Park Accommodation train collided head-on in an "S" shaped curve between Windsor Springs and Meramec Highlands and as a consequence Charles Mobins, Conrad Kuntz, Adolph Hohl, C. C. Blevins, H. Thole, Barney McKenna, Mamie McKenna and John Cartwright are dead, while two score of others are injured more or less. Friday, November 13, 1896 KINNEY, PATRICK Died--On Sunday, Noverber 9, Patrick Kinney, of penumonia fever, aged 56 years. He was born in Ireland, but had been a resident of this country 30 years. Friday, November 27, 1896 SOUDERS, INFANT One of the twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Souders died Tuesday. Friday, December 18, 1896 FULLER, INFANT A little child of Jake Fuller, aged 18 months, died Saturday morning, December 12. The funeral was conducted at Lick Creek Sunday by Rev. David. COYLE, JENNIE Little Jennie Coyle died at the home of her adopted parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hill last Wednesday afternoon. Her mother died only a few months ago. Jennie was a sweet little child and loved by all who knew her. Friday, January 29, 1897 ENGLAND, MR. Argo. Mrs. John Walker is caused to mourn the death of her father Mr. England who lived in Illinois. RINGHEISEN, MR. Argo. Mr. Ringheisen a prosperous farmer of this place committed suicide last Tuesday cause of the act unknown. Friday, February 5, 1897 MARKLEY, MRS.GEORGE Oak Hill. Mrs.George Markley died Thursday night. Friday, February 26, 1897 LICHIUS, GRANDMA Iron Center. We are rorry to announce that Grandma Lichius died Sunday night and was buried in the St. James Catholic cemetry, Tuesday at 1 o'clock. LICKLIDER, CLARA Clara, the second daughter of John Licklider, died on the 13th of whooping cough. Friday, March 12, 1897 BARBERICK, MRS. Mrs. Barberick, mother of the Anderson boys on Jake's Prarie, died some time Wednesday night of heart trouble. She went to bed as usual, but was found dead next morning. Friday, March 26, 1897 BARBARICK, MRS. O. C. Jakes Prairie. Mrs. O. C. Barbarick died at her home at this place the 10th inst. from heart trouble. She was 57 years, three months and five days old, and leaves five grown sons besides her aged husband to mourn the loss of a good and kind wife and mother. She was much loved by all her neighbors and friends and she will be sadly missed by all. Miss Emma Barbarick returned home from St. Louis the 11th inst. on account of the death of her mother. MORGAN, MRS. ELIZA Mrs. Eliza Morgan died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Grossman, on Brush creek, Sunday night of paralysis, aged 77 years. The funeral was conducted at the Hamilton buring ground by Rev. Maple. Friday, April 2, 1897 MORGAN, ELIZA Whitsett. Eliza Morgan died March 22, 1897; six minutes before one o'clock a.m. her spirit passed away into the land of the unknown. She was born in Sullivan county, Tenn., in 1829, hence she was 77 years of age. She was married to Nathaniel Morgan in 1850 in her native state. They moved to Crawford county, Mo., in 1871, where she has resided until death came to relieve her of the cares of life. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having joined the church early in life she could look back over her pathway and recall many good deeds that she had done. "Grandma" Morgan, as she was called, was loved and respected by all who knew her. It seemed to be a source of delight to her to assist in advancing the younger generation. Many times has the writer been cheered by words of consolation. She was the mother of five children, three boys and two girls, four of whom survive. The cause of her death is unknown as the doctors did not agree as to her disease. However, she has gone never to return. It matters not the cause of death, but far better that we all be prepared for its coming. Rev. G. G. Maple conducted the funeral services and she was laid to rest in the Hamilton cemetery where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. J. G. C. Friday, April 30, 1897 BENTON, WILLIAM A. The funeral of the late Wm. Benton, who died in East Cuba last Thursday night, was conducted at his old home near Delhi on Saturday at 1 o'clock. A large concourse of friends from this place and vicinity were in attendance. The deceased was raised in this section and was one of the oldest settlers here. Died.--In East Cuba, April 23, 1897, William A. Benton, aged 61 years, three months and ten days. Mr. Benton was sick several months of cancer of the stomach, which was the cause of his death. The remains were laid to rest in the Davis graveyard, near Delhi. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. D. W. Turnure. Friday, May 21, 1897 FERLING, INFANT Whitsett. George Ferling's infant child died last Tuesday. Friday, May 28, 1897 BENTON, THOMPSON Thompson Benton, an old and highly respected citizen of Cuba, dropped dead in his home in this city Tuesday evening about 7:30 o'clock. He was apparently in his usual good health during the day, attended to business in town, called at a neighbor's, and did the chores around the house, and at the time of his death was sitting talking to his wife when he suddenly closed his eyes, his head fell back against the chair and he was gone. The wife called for assistance but he was dead before anyone could reach him. He was buried yesterday. WELLER, MRS. PHILLIP Mrs. Phillip Weller died at her home, eight miles northwest of Cuba, Sunday morning about one o'clock, after a long illness. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at the house by Rev. Maple and the burial took place at the Mounts' graveyard. Mrs. Weller's maiden name was Cynthia C. Glosser and she was born near Mansfield, Ohio, March 9, 1843. She was 54 years of age. On January 16, 1866, she was married to Phillip Weller; she was the mother of two children, both living. She was baptised and joined the M. E. Church on November 2, 1896. Her suffering was great, but it was borne patiently and when the end came she passed peacefully to rest. She bore testimony of the saving power of Christ. It was he desire to die while the white flowers were in bloom and at the funeral her grave was covered with beautiful white floral offerings. It was one of the largest funerals ever seen in that section and many friends from a distance attended. The TELEPHONE extends sympathy to the bereaved family. LEWIS, JESSE A Sad Accident. One of the saddest accidents in this history of Cuba was the burning of Jesse Lewis, the four year old son of John Lewis, on Tuesday morning. Some children had carried a quantity of wall paper, which had just been stripped from the wall preparatory to having a room repapered, into the vacant lot between the residences of R. H. Sorrell and D. W. Turnure. The little fellow came into the house and got some matches and soon the pile of paper was blazing. In some way Jesse's clothes took fire and he ran up the alley, but was overtaken and the fire put out as soon as possible. The burns which he sustained were not severe, but he had breathed the flames. This occurred about 10 o'clock and the little fellow lived until that night in great agony, when he died. The funeral was conducted yesterday. Willie Hutcheson, Ella Hutcheson and Mrs. Brown, children of Mrs. Lewis, came out from St. Louis to attend the funeral. RIPSOM, CHAS. AMBROSE Chas. Ambrose Ripsom, father of jeweler Geo. F. Ripsom, died at the home of his son Friday night last and was buried on Saturday afternoon. He was born in Orleans county, N. Y., in 1826, has lived with his son for the past 20 years, and was 70 years old at the time of his death. SIMPSON, MRS. J. B. The funeral sermon of Mrs. J. B. Simpson will be preached in Cuba the first Sunday in June. Friday, July 9, 1897 HILES, INFANT The infant child of Geo. Hiles of the Blue Spring neighborhood died Friday and was buried Saturday. Friday, August 6, 1897 McALISTER, GRANDMA Grandma McAlister died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Asa Pinnell, Saturday and was buried Sunday at the Bowen graveyard. She was 81 years old. SMITH, MRS. Old Mrs. Smith, of near Bland, died July 30, at 10:30, at the advanced age of 80 years. She was the mother of a number of children, four of whom have preceded her in death. Fielding J. Smith, the oldest, being advanced in age, Benjamin and Hodgman P. Smith and Margarette, the youngest daughter aged 30 survive her, all living in the vicinity of Cleavesville excep Benjamin, who lives near Bem, this county. Mother Smith was a member of the Baptist church since she was 15 years old. The remains were interred in the Smith cemetery near Bland. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. R. Vaughan of Owensville, at the late residence of the deceased. McALISTER, MARY Mrs. Mary McAlister, nee Mason, died near Union chapel in Oak Hill township Saturday, July 31, aged 81 years. The funeral was conducted on Sunday by Rev. Maple. She had lived in this county 28 years and had been 40 years a church member. Friday, August 13, 1897 DIXON, WILL Will Dixon, who lived near town, died Friday night of typhoid fever. HICKMAN, MRS. JAS. The wife of Jas. Hickman died Friday evening and was buried on Saturday. LaFOON, JAS. Jas. LaFoon died Friday night of typhoid fever. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. T. Smiley on Saturday. Friday, August 20, 1897 STEPHENS, JAKE One of the saddest accidents that has ever occurred in our town occurred here last Sunday afternoon between three and four o'clock. It was an accident that resulted in the death of one of our brightest and best young men and inflicted an irreparable loss on one of our most respected families, Mr. and Mrs. Green Stephens in the sudden calling away of their son Jake. He had saddled a mule that has been raised by the family and always heretofore perfetly gentle to go out in the country to call on the young lady who was soon to become his wife, and from some unknown reason when he mounted into the saddle the animal begun to rear and kick finally throwing him behind the saddle and thence to the ground. He struck upon his head and shoulders completely paralyzing him. He was picked up and carried into the house and the doctor summoned but he never regained consciousness, lingering until near ten o'clock when he died. The remains were interred at Cross Roads cemetry Monday afternoon where they were followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Jake has just gone into business here with Cecil Harris and the two young men werre building up an excellent trade. Thus the parents lose a loving and loved son, the town a youcg, enterprising buisness man and the community a respected and useful citizen. The deceased was about 24 years of age. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved parents. Friday, August 27, 1897 PARKS, DAVID David Parks, for many years a resident of this city died at his home in East Cuba Monday night. He had been afflicted for about three years with cancer, which was the cause of his death. The funeral was conducted on Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Annin. Mr. Parks was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who all spoke of him as a man worthy of the highest respect and confidence. He was well spoken of by the older citizens especially. The whole community extends sympathy and condolence to the family. KIRBY, WILL Will Kirby, who lives in the Scantlin neighborhood, six miles west of town, while sitting on a stone waiting for a rabbit Sunday morning, about 10 o'clock was holding a gun across his lap. He raised the gun in some way and it was discharged; the load struck him in the center of the abdomen and ranged downward, penetrating the bowels in a very peculiar manner. The bullet was followed for three and one-half inches, but was not located. The patient got along in the best possible way, being without fever, until Tueday night about 12 o'clock, when he suddenly threw his head back, gasped and was dead. The accident was a very sad one, but all that was possible was done to save his life. Friday, September 24, 1897 HULSEY, THOMAS Argo. Thomas, son of Eli Hulsey, of near Bourbon, died Thursday. WOODRUFF, JESSIE Argo. Jessie, the baby daughter of Charles Woodruff, died last week. Friday, October 8, 1897 SHADRICK, ANDREW Vilander. Andrew Shadrick was shot and killed by Jim Baldrich in Washington county on Friday. Shadrich's wife had left him and was staying with the the family of Baldrich. This angered the husband and he lay in wiat for Baldrich who saw him and remained in the house for some time, but when Shadrich offered violence to Mrs. Baldrich her husband shot him. The wounded man died Sunday. Friday, October 15, 1897 PRINGLE, DAVID His Death A Great Mystery. The Dead Body of David Pringle Found in a Pond Four Miles East of Cuba -- Not Drowned. A mystery that will probably never be solved is among the events to be chronicled in Crawford county history this week. David Pringle, aged about 40, was found in a pond on the farm of James McInnis yesterday (Wednesday), dead. The Coroner's inquest closed its work at 1:20 this morning and failed to find any cause for the death of Pringle. The facts in the case are as follows: News was brought to town Wednesday morning by James McInnis that David Pringle, who had lived with the McInnis boys four miles east of Cuba near the Lick Creek church, was missing. Before he had left town W. L. Brand brought in word that the body of Pringle had been found in a pond on the McInnis farm. Squire Sweetin and Deputy Constable Doggett, accompanied by J. H. Martyn, John Dowley, L. Windle, Will Dowley and the editor of the TELEPHONE, left for the scene of the tragedy. The pond in which the body was found is about 200 feet east of the residence on the McInnis farm, and is a large one. On the arrival of the officers a man was sent out in the pond to bring the body to shore. It was found about ten feet from the east side of the pond in about three feet of water, lying face down. On being brought to the bank blood began to flow from a wound in the lower part of the left eye, as well as from his ears. The body was soon carried to the house where a Coroner's jury was impaneled and the investigation proceeded with. The deceased was known in this part of the county, having lived here for the most of his life. He had worked for the McInnis boys for about eight years. For some ten days or two weeks he had been feeling worse than usual and had been taking medicine. On one occasion he remarked that he would as soon be dead as to be in the state of health in which he was. Monday morning he seemed despondent, and went away that morning without telling where he was going. Upon his return that evening he did not speak to any of the family but went up stairs and went to bed. Next Morning he was gone, his shoes being in his room just as he had pulled them off. The family thought it suspicious and began to search for him. He was found in the pond Wednesday morning between nine and ten o'clock. The jury returned a verdict of death by a cause to them unknown. The deceased has two brothers in St. Louis. This affair is a source of great annoyance to the McInnis boys, who are among the best citizens of this section but no blame can be placed on them as they did everything possible to be done both in the search for the body and in assisting in the Coroner's inquest. Friday, October 22, 1897 ALLEN, FLORENCE Kolano. We are sorry to learn of the death of Miss Florence Allen, a highly estimable young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Allen of this place. She has been ill for some time with typhoid fever, but was not considered dangerous until the last day or two. She was interred in the family vault at the grave-yard on Wm. Collins' farm. SMITH, NELLIE Davisville. Nellie, daughter of John Smith, died Monday of croup. Friday, November 20, 1897 LOCKHART, MRS. A Mrs. Lockhart of Franklin county died Friday and was buried Sunday. Friday, December 17, 1897 KNIGHT, JOSEPH Joseph Knight of Cross Roads neighborhood, who has been sick for some time, died Monday afternoon. This is a sad loss to the community as he was a good citizen and respected by all. ARMSTRONG, GILPIN Gilpin Armstrong died last week near Washington where he was visiting his relatives. He had partially recovered from an attack of typhoid fever, but took a relapse and died. He was a member of Sullivan Masonic lodge and the funeral was conducted by that fraternity. REEVES, ALICE Mrs. Alice Reeves, wife of John Reeves, died at the home of her father G. W. Alexander, near Forest Hill, on December 6. She was a victim of that dread disease consumption, and had been a patient sufferer for a number of years. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist church and died in full Christian hope. She was laid to rest December 7 in the cross Roads cemetery. Eld. T. M. Smith conducted the funeral. She leaves a husband one little girl who have our sympathy. HARRISON, MRS. Forest Hill. Mrs. Wm. Harrison of Steelville, who died the 11th inst. was buried near Vilander Sunday. KNIGHT, JOSEPH Forest Hill. The many friends of Joseph Knight will be sorry to learn of his death, which occurred at 8 p.m. on December 13, after a lingering illness of three weeks. He was a respected citizen of our neighborhood and will be much missed. The remains were interred at the Cross Roads cemetery. Friday, December 24, 1897 NELSON, CHILD Jacobston. _____ Nelson's youngest child died Tuesday evening. END! ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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