Crawford County, Missouri Miscellaneous News Clips ELIAS MATLOCK's obituary, J. M. ORCHARD anniversary, E. M. CLARK'S obit, BEN TERRELL The following newspaper clippings were pasted in an old scrap book. The collector is unknown. the county is thought to be Crawford and the newspaper is believed to be from Cuba, MO. The year seems to be about 1891. I am not related to these people and know nothing further about any of them. ANOTHER LANDMARK GONE Elias Matlock, one of the oldest and best citizens of our county, is no more. On Wednesday, Dec. 17th, he closed a long and useful life and has gone to "that bourn from whence no traveler returns." He was born in Washington county, KY., Dec 15, 1807 and came to this county with an uncle when but nine years old. He settled the place on the Meramec four miles east of Steelville in 1829, and has lived there for 62 years. He has been married three times. His first wife was Mrs. Mary Reed, who bore him ix children, of whom three are now living: Mrs. Constance Crow, of Boon Township, Mrs. Joanna Reeves, of Liberty Township and George W. Matlock, of this city. she died in 1852. His second wife was Miss Aley Francis, who bore him four children, of whom, but one, Mrs. Elizabeth Stough, is living. His third wife, who survives him, was Mrs. Cicely Halbert. The deceased has been in poor health and a great sufferer for a number of years, but his last fatal illness was of but about six w! eeks duration. He had the most eminent medical skill, the famed Dr. Mudd, of St. Louis, among the number, but skill was unavailing, and at the ripe age of 84 years and one day, he died. Mr. Matlock was a man of unusual intelligence, upright in all his dealings, a good neighbor, a useful citizen, a kind husband and father, and an honest man. He had a remarkable memory of events in the early settlement of our country, and was a very interesting conversationalist. in politics he was a staunch Democrat, consistent and unswerving to his party. He was successful in business affairs, and in addition to his one farm, was a large stock-holder in the Farmers Joint Stock Company of this place, besides other interests. The funeral services were held on Friday, at the family residence and many citizens from different parts of the county attended and testified their respect for the good old man who has gone from among us, and whose venerable form will greet us never again. So, one by one, the ancient land-marks go. And leave us wanderers o'er the desert bare, without their guidance, wandering to and fro we stumble blindly everywhere but they have left a pathway blazed behind clear as the beaten turnpike, often trod and following these, our wayward feet may find the path to honor, usefulness and God --------------------------------------------- Last Friday was the thirty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Orchard, and their many friends had a pleasant surprise prepared for them. About 7 o'clock they began to assemble at the residence of Millard Browne and at 8 repaired to the Orchard residence. They found Mr. Orchard with his boots off, smoking. When the old couple had recovered from their surprise, Rev. LaTour, on behalf of the guests, presented them with an elegant set of table linen and a card containing the names of the donors. A delicious lunch of cake, coffee, sandwiches and pickles were served at 10:30, and at 11 the guests departed for their homes after a truly enjoyable evening. Salam Courant. Thursday, Dec. 10, 1891. ----------------------------------------------- Thursday, Jan 14, 1892 Hon. Ben Terrell, of Texas, President of the Confederation of Industrial Organization and his amiable lady were guests at Brook Farm, during a portion of the holidays and those who had the pleasure of exchanging compliments with them, acknowledge it to be the greatest treat of the season. On the 26th ult. the writer had the pleasure of introducing Prof. Terrell to a large audience at Oak Grove School house, who attentintively listened to him expound the gospel truths of the Ocala demands. The only regret anyone could have that was present, was in the absence of those who oppose these demands. For if they had heard the clear, strong and convincing arguments of Bro. Terrell, they could not help being enlightened on the subject, at least sufficiently to realize how diminutive they make themselves in their blind partisan opposition to those potent truths. Brook Farm, Jan 4, L. Mauled ----------------------------------------- As Intimated in last week's issue, the remains of E. M. Clark were brought to Steelville on Wednesday of last week and buried. On the arrival of the train, an escort of United Workmen were formed at the depot and the pall-bearers consisting of a detail of Grand Army men bore the remains to the hearse, through the open rank. The funeral procession proceeded to the Baptist church, where Rev. W. H. Mayfield, of Rolla, preached a touching and eloquent funeral discourse, and then the body was conveyed to the cemetery where the ritual services of the A. O. U. W. were performed. The floral decorations were very beautiful, consisting of two lovely wreaths, a pillar of roses and smilax with the work "brother" in immortelles, an anchor and shield contributed by his children and a most elegant cross and crown from his nieces, Mollie and Margurite Hickman. There were a number of handsome bouquets, and other tokens of love and affection. A large number of friends from Cuba and Steelville! attended the obsequies, thus showing their respect for the deceased and sympathy for his bereaved relatives. ==================================================================== 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. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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