THE TELEPHONE, Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri Jan 1899 to Dec 1902 Obituaries extracted from available issues on microfilm. (No corrections to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization have been made to the original text.) Friday, January 6, 1899 HARDESTY, FRANK R. The community was greatly shocked Tuesday morning to learn that Frank R. Hardesty had died at 11:30 o'clock Monday night. It was known by a few that he had been sick for a day or two, but no one suspected that he was dangerously ill. It seems that it is true that in "life we are in death." The funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in St. Andrew's Episcopal church by the Pastor, Rev. F. M. Weddell, the ritualistic service alone being used. The body was then taken in charge by Ozark Camp No. 2121 Modern Woodmen of America. A part of their funeral service was carried out at the grave. Frank R. Hardesty, was the elder son of Dr. and Mrs. N. H. Hardesty and was born and raised in Cuba. He was married and had one child. For a year or two past he had been clerking in the drug store of J. A. Rost. He was popular among the people of Cuba and all bemoan his untimely death. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and of the Knights of Pythias. The sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended to the heart broken family. JACOBS, MILTON Jacobston. Nancy Jacobs and her brother Bernard were called home to attend the funeral of their brother Milton, who died very suddenly with spinal affection in Granite City, Ill. His remains were buried at the old Evans cemetery. He leaves many friends and school-mates who sympathize with the family in their bereavement. George Howarth dismissed school to allow the pupils to attend the funeral. CHAPMAN, MRS. Argo. Died. Wife of Frank Chapman of Delhi, January 1, at 9 o'clock p.m. All extend their sympathy to the bereaved. She was young and died of consumption, leaving a husband and one child. LAY, GIRARD It is with sad and sympathetic hearts that we chronicle the death of little Girard Lay which occurred of membranous croup at 2:10 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. His remains were taken the next day to Cuba for interment. The heartfelt sympathy of all goes out to the grief-stircken parents in this their darkest hour of sorrow.-Licking News McNERNEY, TIMOTHY McNERNEY, JOHN Mrs. McNerney, of North Dillon, a highly respected widow has had more than her share of this world's grief during the year and month about to pass. Early in the spring she lost a son eight years old from a dropsical affliction, and last week another son, Timothy, aged 16, died from consumption, preceded only a few days by an older brother, John, from the same disease. About the first of the month her eldest son died of consumption.-Rolla Herald. Friday, January 13, 1899 BELL, MRS. JOHN Cherryville. January 9. A very sad accident occurred about two miles south of here Thursday inst. The clothing of Mrs. John Bell caught fire from the cook stove while she was alone in the house, and she was fatally burned. She ran a short distance from the house and taking hold of a bush held to it until she dropped down on the ground. She died in a few hours. The remains were buried at Leasburg. The husband has the sympathy of the entire community. SCOTT, JOEL A. Joel A. Scott, aged about 80, died at the home of his son, Frank Scott, on the river Friday night of pneumonia. The funeral was held Sunday. FERLING, JACOB Jacob Ferling, aged 83, died on the old Swandson farm, west of town, Saturday of la grippe. His wife had died but a few weeks before. LAY, JARORD In Memoriam. Little Jarord Lay, a brief account of whose death appeared in these columns last week, was the only child of Prof. and Mrs. G. Lay. His death occurred at 2:10 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 1898, of membranous croup; aged three years and five months. The remains were laid away next day in the cemetery at Cuba. He was apparently a healthy, robust child , but in fact he was very susceptible to croup and other throat troubles. For this reason his last attack which lasted only a few days caused no special alarm until about (?) hours before his death when it became apparent that his condition was rapidly becoming more dangerous. Drs. Maier and Mitchell were hastily summoned but could do nothing more than stay death a few short hours. He was conscious almost to the moment of his death, but could only speak in a whisper. Only those whose first born has been taken can fully sympathize with the grief stricken parents but the hearts of all are touched more than our pen can tell. Parents, mourn not; there is a promise inscribed in that immortal Book which gives to your Jarord entrance abundant into Gloryland.-Licking News. Friday, January 20, 1899 DOGGETT, MRS. LURA WEBSTER Mrs. Lura Doggett, nee Webster, wife of C. S. Doggett, died Monday morning at her home in the Oak Shade neighborhood, aged 28 years. She had been afflicted for a number of years with consumption. The funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon. Friday, January 27, 1899 WEIGLE, HAZEL Jacobston. Hazel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weigle, died at her home in St. Louis of pneumonia on January 18. Her remains were brought home to grandpa Taylor's. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Stamper. Quite a number of friends were present. We laid her body to rest in the Mounts' cemetery, looking forward to the time when we shall meet again. STILLWELL, INFANT An infant child of Bennie Stillwell died last week and was buried in the Fleming cemetery on Saturday. Friday, February 10, 1899 EATON, S. S. S. S. Eaton died Friday evening at 8 o'clock and was buried Sunday. There was a large number of relatives and friends followed him to his last resting place. EATON, SAMMIE Berryman. Uncle Sammie Eaton of Dry Creek, father of Roe Eaton, the Berryman mail carrier, died Friday. HARTMAN, JACOB Oak Hill. "Uncle Jacob" Hartman, who has been very sick for some time, died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday at the Hartman grave yard on Brush creek. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. FERRIS, INFANT Oak Hill. Died at the residence of L. G. Ferris their infant son, of pneumonia fever and was buried at the church cemetery on last Thursday. It was a bright, intelligent child and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents. SITES, ELIJAH Kolano. Elijah Sites an old and respected citizen of this neighborhood, died suddenly at the home of his son at Keysville on the 31st ult. He was buried at the Fairview Baptist cemetery. Friday, February 17, 1899 FULTON, JAMES Whitsett. James Fulton, an old and well respected gentleman who has been making his home with Charles Taylor of Jacobston, died February 14. He was buried at the Cuba cemetery. He was in Granite City, Ill. when he died. WIKEY, MRS. MARTHA Mrs. Martha Wikey died here Tuesday morning. She had been sick only a few days and her death was a shock to the community. She was buried Wednesday at the old Simpson place, near Cuba. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement. JOHNSON, JOHN ISAAC John Isaac Johnson died at Joplin the first of the week of spinal menegitis (sic) and was brought here for burial Tuesday. He was a brother of Mrs. Hugh Woodworth and formerly lived in this county near Huzzah. SMITH, MR. & MRS. H. M. Ramsey received a letter from G. L. W. Smith informing him of the death of Mr. Smith's mother and father near Bourbon. The mother died of la grippe last Thursday aged 75. They were preparing to take her remains back to her old home in Kentucky, and the father, aged 80, told them to wait a day or two and then take him too. He was then apparently as well as usual. He lay down and the next evening was dead. It is a very peculiar circumstance. COOK, INFANT Center Point. An infant child of _____ Cook died a few days ago of whooping cough. MORAN, PETER Oak Grove. Peter Moran died at his residence near here last week after a few days sickness. The old gentleman would have been 84 years old next March. He leaves two sons, his wife having died some years ago. WIKEY, MRS. MARTHA Oak Grove. The remains of Mrs. Martha Wikey of the Maple Shade district were brought here and interred in the Dowley Cemetery Wednesday, near where her parents are buried. Friday, February 24, 1899 WALKER, MR. Bourbon. _____ Walker, father of I. C. Walker, died Wednesday morning. SAVORY, MR. Bourbon. _____Savory died Saturday evening. He leaves a wife and one child. PERIGUE, ED It is reported here that Ed Perigue, of this county, was killed in the recent fight at Manila. FITZGERALD, JESSE Uncle Jesse Fitzgerald died at his home near Red Bird February 15, aged 62 years. He was a member of the Star of the West Lodge, No. 282, A.O.U.W., and held a policy for $2,000 which will be paid his wife in a short time. Friday, March 3, 1899 SOUDERS, INFANT Died, at the residence of Isaac W. and Lizzie Souders, their infant son, last Monday morning at two o'clock, and was buried at the church ememtery Tuesday at 10 o'clock. There was a large crowd present at the funeral. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. MARTIN, POLLY Mrs. Polly Martin died Saturday the 19th inst. and was buried at 3 o'clock Sunday in the Dobkins family cemetery. Rev. Pryor Harvey conducted the funeral services. The deceased left two sons and two daughters and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Friday, March 17, 1899 TAYLOW, JOHN Oak Hill. Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Taylow, their son John, aged 12, of spinal disease, on Friday at 9 p.m. The remains were taken and buried at the Oak Hill cemetery at 12 o'clock Sunday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. R. McCaslin. There was a large congregation present to sympathize with the bereaved parents, but they should remember that when we meet again it will be in a land where all is fair and there will be no parting. BRAND, GEORGE Oak Hill. Geo. Brand of this neighborhood died Thursday morning and was buried Friday at the Leasburg cemetery. His death was caused by consumption. Mr. Brand was fifty four years old and has long been a resident of this county. His oldest is also very sick of pneumonia fever. SWEETIN, SHARON Sharon, the two years old child of Louis N. Sweetin and wife, died in St. Louis Saturday and was buried here Monday. Friday, March 24, 1899 POWERS, MRS. Frank Powers has the sympathy of this entire community in the loss of his wife, who died on the 9th inst. He was so sick that he was unable to attend the funeral. They had not been married quite a year. BRACE, MR. Jacobston. Grandpa Brace died very suddenly of heart trouble at his son's home. Father Brace, as many called him, was highly respected by all who knew him. He was 79 years old. WOOLFORD, GEORGE News reached town yesterday afternoon that George Woolford had died Wednesday night about 9 o'clock at the house of one of his neighbors. The old man had been sick for several days, but was taken in by this neighbor on Wednesday afternoon. He was tried for the murder of A. J. Alby at the last term of circuit court, but was to have a new trial April 11. A coroner's jury was taken out by Squire Doggett yesterday about noon and an inquest was held. Friday, March 31, 1899 CLOTHIER, N.W. N. W. Clothier, a well respected citizen of this neighborhood, died at his home Saturday and was buried at the Christian cemetery Sunday. Uncle Nett, as he was generally called, will be long remembered as he was a Christian and always ready to help the distressed. We greatly sympathize with his wife and daughter in their sad bereavement. CLOTHIER, NELSON W. Answered the Last Roll Call. On Saturday, March 25, 1899, Nelson W. Clothier, an old soldier living five miles north of Cuba, died with la grippe. He was but nine days confined to his bed. He died in the presence of his family and a number of neighbors. His end was peaceful and triumphant. He was conscious to the last, and made request as to his burial and selected text for his funeral sermon, Matt. 25:13. The deceased was born in Cook county, Ill., April 2, 1839. Was married to Susan Ardrey Jan. 1st 1860. He served three years in the 18th Iowa Vol. in the war for the Union. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his death, with whom the entire community sympathize and to whom they offer condolence. Though death brings sorrow there is a consolation, a solace, mingled with our grief when contemplating a life spent in good works as was Bro. Clothier's. We are apt to say, "He is dead, he is gone," but it is not true. Earth may claim his body, but his soul liveth. God's word says, "He who has fought a good fight and kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness."-L.M. CLOTHIER, NELSON Charles Clothier of Stafford, Kas., who was called to this county by the death of his brother at McDade spring, spent Tuesday night with his old friend Ray Smiley. MITCHELL, TOM Argo. The body of Tom Mitchell,. who died at Knob View, will be brought to Argo for burial tomorrow. MURPHY, INFANT Died at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Murphy, their infant daughter, Wednesday the 22nd, and was buried Thursday at the Oak Hill cemetery. A large crowd was present to see the remains laid away. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. Friday, April 7, 1899 JUMP, MINTA Aunt Minta Jump of Tea died Friday, March 31, only two weeks after her husband died. They were two of the oldest people in that section and were good citizens. Everyone seems to be greatly bereaved over their deaths. Friday, April 14, 1899 ELISON, MRS. Grandma Elison died at the residence of her son Joe in the Wilderness district, April 5, aged 81 years. She leaves several children, her husband having died about fifteen years ago. FENNESSEY, JOSEPH J. Sad Accident. St. James Journal: Joseph J. Fennessey of Vienna, was drowned in Tavern creek, between St. Thomas and Charleytown on Saturday last. Mr. Fennessey was a traveling salesman for J. W. Anderson & Co., of St. Louis. He was making his regular trip and attempted to ford the swollen stream, but was carried away by the swift water. In his efforts to save himself he caught a small branch of an overhanging tree and called for help. A man who was working near by ran to him but could not reach him; a boat was at hand, but was locked and instead of breaking the lock, the man ran to a house a half mile distant for the key, and when he returned the angry flood had claimed its victim. The team was found drowned near the spot where Fennessey went down. A party from Vienna left there Sunday night to search for his body, but it is doubtful if he will be recovered as the Tavern empties into the Osage river a few miles away and the body may be washed into the larger stream. The deceased was about 22 years old, and before he went on the road was in the grocery business at Vienna. He was an honorable, upright young man and had a host of friends in that place and in the community. He leaves an aged father and mother to mourn his sad taking away. Friday, April 21, 1899 WALTON, MRS. H. M. Mrs. H. M. Walton, a former resident of Cuba, died in St. Louis Wednesday night of last week of heart failure. The remains were brought here Friday for burial. The funeral was from the house of Mrs. Snider to the Baptist church, where Rev. B. F. January conducted the service, thence to the Cuba cemetery. E. B. Walton of St. Louis, son, S. D. Walton, husband, and Mr. and Mrs. Jap Butler, son-in-law and daughter of the dead woman were here for the funeral. Friday, April 28, 1899 BELL, INFANT Argo. Died, at the home of the parents, the infant child of Andrew Bell of Japan, on Friday, at 9:30 a.m. and was buried at the Rommelman graveyard Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. There were not many at the funeral on account of rainy weather. The whole community sympathize with the bereaved parents. GREGORY, JAMES A. The funeral sermon of the late James A. (Uncle Jack) Gregory will be preached at the Methodist church on Lick creek on Sunday at 11 a.m. by Rev. M. A. Clayton. Friday, May 19, 1899 FAN, CHARLES Didn't Know It Was Loaded. At Bourbon Saturday Charles Fan, a farm boy, was trying to trade a revolver to Chris Bauman, the Argo blacksmith, and told him it was not loaded. Bauman snapped the gun and the ball entered young Fan's body just below the heart. Fan will probably die and Bauman is nearly crazed with grief. Friday, May 26, 1899 McCRAE, CHARLES M. In the death of Charles M. McCrae of Rolla the country newspapers lose one of the most successful editors and publishers. His loss will be felt not only in this state but all over the country. Friday, June 16, 1899 BLAND, RICHARD P. Hon. Richard Parks Bland died at his home near Lebanon on Thursday, June 15, at 4 o'clock a. m. His wife and family were all present at his bedside. Mr. Bland was born in Hartford, Ky., August 19, 1835. He has served in the Forty-third, Forty-fourth, Forty-fifth, Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh, Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, Fifty-first, Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses. He failed at re-election to the Fifty-fourth Congress, but was again elected in 1896 by a majority of over 3,000 votes. Last fall Mr. Bland was again re-elected, his majority being about 2,500 votes. B. F. Russell left for Lebanon yesterday to make arrangements for the funeral. Friday, July 14, 1899 LOWRY, CHILD The 14-months-old baby of Janice Lowry, of Taber, was drowned the other day. Mrs. Lowry had been absent from the house a few minutes, leaving the child asleep. When she returned she found the child in a pond near the house. Friday, July 28, 1899 WOODRUFF, MRS. J. T. Mrs. J. T. Woodruff of St. Louis died at the residence of J. M. Wallace in this city Monday morning, July 24, at 7 o'clock. She had just reached here on the early morning train from Texas, where she had been for some time in a vain endeavor to regain her health. Her sister, Mrs. Wallace, and her husband had been with her since her departure for Texas. The disease was consumption. The funeral service was conducted in St. Andrew's Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. Ritchie of St. Louis, the same minister who had performed the marriage ceremony in the same church in September, 1896, which united the lives of J. T. Woodruff and Jessie May Doak. The service was an impressive one. After the regular ritualistic work the minister offered the thouoght of future companionship as a solace. He paid a glowing and eloquent tribute to the life and true worth of the deceased. The floral offerings were extremely beautiful and quite numerous. A number of persons from a distance were present. The entire community feels the sorrow keenly. Every one has thoughts of sympathy and words of condolence for those who are bowed beneath this great bereavement. The large number of persons who attended the funeral attested the feeling of universal respect. The life of Mrs. Woodruff will long be remembered as one of purity, goodness, and beauty by the people of Cuba. Friday, August 11, 1899 SOUDERS, INFANT Oak Hill. Died, at the home of its parents, the infant child of Isaac Souders and wife Saturday night. The remains were interred in the church cemetery Sunday evening at five o'clock. Friday, August 18, 1899 EARIXSON, MRS. MARY Never Recovered From the Shock. Mrs. Mary Earixson, aged 23, died at the home of her father, John Marnell, in St. Joseph. She was the widow of William P. Earixson, a young man who committed suicide May 28 by taking carbolic acid. The young woman never recovered from the shock of her husband's tragic death. Friday, September 22, 1899 SUMMERS, MRS. DORA Mrs. Dora Summers, wife of Carrac Summers, died of typhoid fever on Thursday, September 14. She leaves a husband and one child. GRIFFITH, THOMAS J. Thomas J. Griffith died at his home on Brush Creek in Oak Hill township Friday, September 15, 1899. He had been afflicted for some months with a complication of diseases and his death was not unexpected. The funeral was conducted at the home place Saturday afternoon, the interment being in the private cemetery on the farm. His son, James Griffith, a prominent citizen of Texarkana, Ark., attended the funeral. Rev. B. F. January conducted the service and preached from the text. "Thou shall be missed, because thy seat will be empty." "Uncle Tommy" was a man of worth and will be greatly missed in the community where he lived. He was born in Ross county, Ohio, October 10, 1827, and was 71 years old at the time of his death. He was married to Rachael McAllister September 17, 1851. Three months afterward they emigrated to Missouri and located at the Old Meramac Iron Works. The deceased had lived on his farm for several years. He was converted in 1887 and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a zealous christian and held official relation to the church for years. Friday, September 29, 1899 CAVENAH, INFANT SON The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Cavenah died on Thursday of last week and was buried on Friday at Hawkins cemetery. Friday, October 6, 1899 PINSON, FLEDA Merimec. Fleda, the infant daughter of J. M. and Susie Pinson, died Sunday evening, aged 29 days. Friday, November 17, 1899 BELL, MYRTLE Argo. Died, at her home near Argo, on November 10, 1899, Myrtle, infant daughter of Robert Bell. She was sick but a few days her death being caused by the croup. Grieve not fond parents for Jesus has said, "Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven." She was buried the following day. Friday, December 8, 1899 GIRTH, JOHN John Girth died at his home Monday evening. He had been sick for some time and everyone thought he was getting along all right, but while sitting in a chair talking to his wife he suddenly dropped over dead. He was buried on Wednesday. ANDERSON, ALLEN G. Died. December 12, 1899, at 9 a. m., Allen G. Anderson. He had been a sufferer for 15 years and had taken medicine most all that time. He was a member of the Christian church for a number of years and was a sober, christian gentleman. He told his brothers not to grieve after him, that he would be at rest, and they would all meet again soon to part no more. He leaves four brothers to mourn not as those who have no hope, for if they live as he lived they will all meet on the sunny banks of a sweet deliverance, where parting will be no more. Deceased was born July 30, 1865, and was 34 years, 4 months, and 12 days old. Friday, January 5, 1900 SUMMERS, ELIJAH Scotia. Elijah Summers, a highly respected citizen, died at his home on Courtois December 27. The entire community sympathizes with the bereaved family. WRIGHT, ELIJAH Jake Prairie. Elijah Wright, son of William Wright, died at his home near High Gate December 20. He had just reached home from Colorado where he had gone for his health. He came home Friday and died Tuesday. He leaves a wife and several small children. OSBORNE, MARION M. Whereas: It has pleased the Divine Ruler of the universe to call our beloved Neighbor, Marion M. Osborne, from this world of sorrow to his reward in the lige beyond the grave, and thereby our Camp is bereft of a faithful Neighbor and a beloved companion: therefore, be it Resolved: That the heartfelt sympathy of Leasburg Camp No. 2657 M. W. A. extend to bereaved wife and children in the sore affliction and that the charter and emblems of our order be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days; and be it Resolved: That the resolutions be spread upon the records of our Camp and a copy be sent to the bereaved family also to the Cuba Telephone for publication; and be it further Resolved: That the lines of our noted poet be added as comforting words for the bereaved: There is no death; what seems so intransition, This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the Elvsian Whose Portal we call death. F. M. Roseman Wm. J. Land John King Friday, January 19, 1900 SIMPSON, E. F. E. F. Simpson, who was at Fulton to receive medical treatment, died Tuesday, the 9th. He was sent home and buried in the church cemetery Thurday. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the relatives and friends. Friday, February 2, 1900 RAY, MAX Max, the youngest child of Jeff Ray, died Friday and was buried Saturday on Brushy Prairie. He was a very bright little boy and was loved by all. The writer sympathizes with the family. DUREE, CHILD The Duree's child died Monday morning at his house and was buried in the church burying ground Tuesday evening. A large crowd was present to see the remains laid to rest and join in sympathy with the bereaved parents and relatives. Friday, March 9, 1900 TAYLOR, MRS. ALLEN Mrs. Allen Taylor died at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. SANDERS, MRS. Mrs. Sanders died Friday night of pneumonia and was buried in the U. P. cemetery Sunday afternoon. FERRIS, CHARLEY Vieman. Charley Ferris died March 2, aged 19 years. Friday, March 30, 1900 PICKENS, MATTIE Miss Mattie Pickens died at her home near Delhi at 2:20 o'clock March 24. She had been sick for about two weeks with pneumonia. Her bodily suffering was very great, but she "endured as seeing Him who is visible," and would talk of death as a happy change. While her fond mother, brother and sister were sorrowfully waiting by her bedside full of sympathy for her she proved to be the comforter of them all by some sweet word of assurance as, "Mother do not weep when I am gone," and to brother and sister, "I have no fear of death; I am willing and anxious to go, but it is not right to be impatient." Such beautiful words of Christian fidelity and trust are a source of joy to the bereaved family and friends. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Arnold Russel at the home of the deceased Sunday at 2 o'clock, the text being Col. 2:10, and the funeral was at the McNicol cemetery. The deceased was born February 10, 1857, and at the age of 15 united with the M. E. church south. Her life has been an exemplary one and her death impressive and beautiful. G. T. S. Friday, April 13, 1900 SCHULENBURG, W. H. W. H. Schulenburg, a former citizen of Cuba, died at Alton, Ill., last week of congestion of the brain. He left here some 12 years ago and was engaged in the grocery business in Alton. He was a member of the local A. O. U. W. lodge. DODD, MRS. SARAH Mrs. Sarah Dodd, relict of the late Jesse Dodd, who died 21 years ago, died April 9, after a lingering illness of four months. She was the mother of 12 children, seven of whom are living, John, George, Nancy, James, Jesse, Dorcas (Brand), and Martha (Cartwright). Mrs. Dodd professed religion 24 years ago and lived a consistent life. She was firm in her belief and was prepared and willing to go home to meet the dear ones who had proceeded her. Friday, April 27, 1900 CLYMER, MRS. HARRY Mrs. Harry Clymer, who had been ill for some time, died in Steelville Friday morning and was buried there Sunday. Friday, May 11, 1900 FRITZ, MRS. M. F. Mrs. M. F. Fritz of Vichy, well known to many people in this county, died Saturday and was buried Sunday. CRANMER, CHARLES It is reported here that Chas. Cranmer of Knobview township is dead. The facts in regard to the matter cannot be learned. LIVESAY, L. A. Suicide at Rolla. L. A. Livesay, the marble man of Rolla, who had been sick with typhoid fever for several weeks, committed suicide by jumping into a cistern at that place Sunday morning. Mrs. Livesay, who had been with him constantly during his sickness and was tired out, laid down for a short rest and fell asleep. Mr. Livesay took advantage of this and stepped out in the yard and walked around the house a couple of times and then went to an adjoining lot where there was a cistern and jumped into it. When discovered he was dead.-St. James Journal. WHITACRE, MRS. The body of the old lady Whitacre, who lived on Brush creek for a number of years was brought to town Tuesdy to be shipped to the northern part of the state for burial, she having died the day previous. She was one of the old settlers and was 78 years old. WHITACRE, MRS. Jacobston. Grandma Whitaker died on the 7th at her home on Brush Creek. She was 78 years old, a faithful Christian and loved by all who knew her. Her husband and son, Dick Whitaker took her remains to McFall for interment. Friday, May 18, 1900 BAKER, CHARLES Charles Baker, a prominent citizen who lived on the Bourbois, died Sunday after a brief illness. CRANMER, CHARLES The funeral of Charles Cranmer of Knobview township was conducted Friday afternoon at the Mounts graveyard by Rev. H. L. Davenport. The old gentleman had been sick but a few days. He was one of the old settlers having come to this county in 1862. FLEMING, JOHN Oak Grove. The death of John Fleming which occurred Tuesday afternoon cast a gloom over this community as he was one of our oldest residents and highly respected citizen. JETT, WILLIAM Sligo. Died, at his home in Sligo, Wednesday evening, May 9, William Jett, aged 55 years, 10 months and 7 days. The remains were taken to the Pinson graveyard at the old iron works for burial. STAMP, JULIUS Julius Stamp, one of our progressive German citizens, died Saturday, May 12, aged 62 years. He was born and educated in Germany. Emigrating to the United States while a young man, he located in St. Louis and remained for a number of years at his profession of cabinet maker. On leaving the city, Mr. Stamp came to a German settlement in Maries county where he married and afterwards removed to Crawford county. He has lived at Three Mile about 18 years, was a pronounced book worm and owned a fine library, including the works of many classical German and English authors. During his sickness he requested that his wife should wait upon him until his burial as much as possible without other help. The body was interred Monday morning in the German graveyard on the Vogler farm. Friday, June l, 1900 HARRISON, CHARLES A. Charles A. Harrison died on Tuesday the 28th at the home of C. E. Summers. Friday, June 15, 1900 THOMAS, EDWARD Edward Thomas, a striking street car man whose home was at St. James was killed in a riot with officers in St. Louis Sunday. CASSIDY, DEACON HILERY The funeral of Deacon Hilery Cassidy, deceased, will be preached at the Baptist church Sunday at 11 a. m. Everybody is invited to attend. GRIFFIN, JOSEPH W. Joseph W. Griffin of 1919 Oregon ave., St. Louis, and well known in Cuba and the vicinity of Fanning, committed suicide Friday morning at 9 o'clock. He had been in poor health for about three years and this was the cause for his ending his own life. He had been passenger agent for the Wabash road at the Union Station for 18 years, but had not been working for several days before his death. He told his family that he was going upstairs to take a bath and in a few moments the shot was fired that ended his existence. The body was cremated Sunday. Mr. Griffin was a brother-in-law of J. F. Clute of Fanning. ASHER, JAMES James Asher was shot and instantly killed by Thomas Hall in Iron county last week. They had trouble over the blockading of a road by the latter. His mother abetted the crime. Friday, July 13, 1900 DOWNEY, MRS. ELLEN Mrs. Ellen Downey died this (Thursday) afternoon of dropsy. BURTON, MR. The father of Rev. C. Burton of Steelville died there Friday night and was buried by the Masons Monday. The funeral was attended by a number from Cuba. Friday, August 24, 1900 STONE, JACOB Jacob Stone, formerly a merchant of St. James, is dead. PENCE, THOMAS B. Thomas B. Pence, proprietor of the City Hotel at Salem, is dead. HARRIS, WES The Dooley boys who shot and killed Wes Harris at a picnic at Doe Run, had their preliminary trial at Farmington last week and were put under $8,000 bond each. KETRING, JOHN H. John H. Ketring died in St. Louis last week and was buried here in the Flemng graveyard Friday. The funeral sermon was preached Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church by Rev. H. L. Davenport. The deceased was a fine young man and his mother and her family have the sympathy of the entire community. Friday, August 31, 1900 REINHOLZ, HENRY Henry Reinholz was shot and killed while going swimming and hunting in Gasconade county last Sunday. WILSON, MRS. GEORGE Mrs. George Wilson, nee Weatherwax, formerly of St. James, who has been boarding at Hotel Grand for the past three weeks, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at about 6:30 o'clock. She had been ill for several days and had been receiving medical attendance. It seems that she ws subject to severe paroxysms of pain and during these attacks resorted to morphine to relieve them. Wednesday she sent her little daughter Mabel, who is 11 years of age, to the drugstore and got 25 cents worth of morphine. She then locked herself and the child up in her room, but when she grew so much worse the child managed to get the door open and call for assistance. After several severe convulsions she died suddenly and quietly. Her husband who is a salesman traveling in Texas was telegraphed for. Her parents who now reside in St. Louis were also sent for and her mother and sister arrived on the midnight train. Judge Wilson of Steelville who is a brother-in-law is also here. The body was embalmed by undertaker Williams of Sullivan and will be kept until her husband arrives from Texas. Friday, September 7, 1900 BRAND, MRS. The wife of Louis Brand, who lives west of town, is dead. EGGERS, INFANT The infant child of William Eggers died Tuesday afternoon of erysipelas. Friday, September 21, 1900 DAVAULT, SAMUEL A Popular Young School Teacher Is Dead. Samuel Davault departed this life September 9, 1900, being cut down in the prime of his life, being only 32 years of age. In this as in many other cases we see that death has no respect for persons. Those who are in the track of the destroyer must yield to his power, whether they be young or old. All men prepare for life but how few prepare for death. Mr. Davault never made any public profession of religion, but many times in conversation with the writer he has remarked I have great faith in God and His promises are sufficient. He was born in Maries county April 16, 1868, and was the second son of Jacob and Sarah Davault. He was one of the most prominent school teachers in Crawford county and had followed that profession for over ten years. At all times he was a man of kind heart and excellent judgment and loved by acquaintance, and the many expressions of sympathy on his untimely death warmly attests the strong friendships held by him in his life. About four weeks ago he fell down stairs, which caused malarial fever, followed by cancer of the spleen, which finally resulted in death. His death will be most widely felt as he was a most intelligent, useful and valuable citizen. With a mind perfectly clear and a faith admitting of no doubt, he peacefully fell asleep. To his widowed mother, brothers, and sisters we kindly say you are left to travel the balance of life's journey alone, but rest assured your parting will not be long. You shall meet again where there will be no more sad farewells and where all tears will be forever wiped away.-G. S. McIntosh. Friday, October 19, 1900 KNIGHT, INFANT George Knight's baby was buried at Cross Roads Thursday. The corpse was conveyed by wagon from St. Louis. Friday, November 2, 1900 NIXON, MARTHA Martha Nixon, daughter of William Nixon, died on Monday, the 19th inst., of typhoid fever. She contracted the disease while nursing her sister, who has just recovered. KING, MRS. Sunday the beloved wife of Jerry King, Jr., died. The funeral was conducted the 29th inst. at Cross Roads. A large number of sorrowful friends accompanied the remains to its last resting place. SCOTT, MRS. L. H. Mrs L. H. Scott of Steelville died there Saturday morning. The funeral was conducted Monday, a number from Cuba attending. PHILLIPS, GEORGE W. G. W. Phillips was killed last Wednesday, October 24, by being thrown from a horse near Sullivan. He was riding along a smooth stretch of road and the horse stumbled and Mr. Phillips fell to the ground, breaking his neck and killing him instantly. The funeral was conducted in the Cuba United Presbyterian church Saturday by Rev. H. L. Davenport of the Methodist church, and the deceased was buried in the Cuba cemetery near his wife who died 13 years ago. G. W. Phillips was born on the Phillips farm, four miles south of St. Clair, January 28, 1846, and was killed, as stated above October 24, 1900, aged 54 years. Four children, Estella, Bert, Ralph, and Fred live to mourn the loss of a loving father. Friday, November 23, 1900 GILLS, SON Killed by the Kick of a Mule. Leasburg Correspondence. The six -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gills of Stringtown was almost instantly killed by the kick of a mule Friday. The mule had just been turned out of the barn and in running past the little fellow kicked him in the breast just over the heart. The funeral was conducted at Leasburg Sunday at 1 o'clock, a large crowd attending. Friday, November 30, 1900 YOUNG, ANTON An Old Settler Dies. Anton Young died at his home north of town Friday and was buried in the Cuba cemetery Sunday. He was a native of Germany, was 79 years and six months old, had been in America since 1848, and had lived in Crawford county 33 years. He was well liked by a large circle of friends and acquaintances and lived on one of the finest farms near town. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Robert, Charles, Fred, Billy, and Clark Young of St. Louis, Dan Young of Springfield, James Young of Bellville, Ill., Mrs. John Salzer of Monett, John Fleming and family of St. Louis, Mrs. Fred Young, the family of Clark Young and Robbie Young. A remarkable thing about this large family is that all are successful in financial matters all of the boys holding responsible positions. HARMON, CHRIST Berryman. Christ Harmon of Harmon's branch died last Wednesday. He was an old and respected citizen, having lived on the branch 35 years. YOUNG, A. Oak Grove. A. Young, who has been sick for nearly two years, died at his residence Friday morning, November 23, 1900. The remains were interred at the U. P. cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr. Young was one of our old settlers having moved to the locality in the spring of 1867. He was a quiet, inoffensive, good man and a good neighbor, highly respected by all who knew him. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. ROOK, W. J. Died, November 18, at the home of his daughter near Oak Hill, W. J. Rook, aged 76 years and nine months. He was the father of eight children. Friday, January 4, 1901 NEWBERRY, GEORGE While hunting turkeys Friday morning Wm. Mullen shot and instantly killed George Newberry, a Lick Creek farmer. The two men were "calling", Newberry being concealed in the top of a fallen tree. Mullen waited for the turkey, as he supposed, which was answering his call, to come within gun shot, but as it didn't come he advanced until he saw somethig move in the tree top. Then he fired hitting Newberry, who with one cry expired. Mullen ran to the "copper diggins," near by, and got help, and then went to Steelville and surrendered to the sheriff. The inquest was held that afternoon. Newberry was a man of family and had joined the Woodmen the Saturday night before his death. His widow will receive $2,000. Mullen is the son of Dennis Mullen and is 19 years of age. He is said to be terribly worried over the occurence. The coroner's jury did not hold him responsible for the death of his neighbor. The deceased was buried with full honors of the M. W. A. Sunday in the Liberty cemetery. The funeral procession was the largest seen in that part of the country for years. REYNOLDS, TILDA MRS. Vieman. Mrs. Tilda Reynolds died at the home of her son, Isom Holiday, on the Big Bourbois, December 29, and was burried at the Collier cemetery the following day. She was the mother of our children and was beloved by all who knew her. BRALY, JESSE Jesse Braly, of Argo, died there Saturday morning. He had just returned from a trip to Arizona, but could not get rid of the disease which had a firm hold on him-consumption. He was buried at Oak Hill Sunday. Friday, January 11, 1901 MERRITT, INFANT Sligo. The infant child of Mrs. John Merritt died last week. McKINSEY, MR. A. A. McKinsey, an old resident, who has been sick nearly a year, died at his residence near Delhi Sunday evening. Friday, January 18, 1901 LITTLE, MATTHEW On Wednesday morning, in the west end of town, the watchers by a bed saw one of the quietest, most peaceable death scenes that ever occurred. It was the passing away on one of Nature's noblemen, Matthew Little. The fatal illness, la grippe, was only of three days duration, and the loved wife and absent children as well as the numerous friends, had no warning of the end. The tears of grief for the closing of a beautiful life are illumined by a sense of deep satisfaction that such a man lived, and that it was given to us to know and love him. For Matthew Little was ready to go. No matter the day nor the hour the summon came, this servant of the Most High was ready. His body was very frail for many years, his constitution delicate, but because others needed him he sought to live. By a quiet life and careful, abstemious habits he prolonged his days, until now, at the age of 72, honored, respected and loved, he fell asleep just as gently as a tired child on its mother's breast. Dear, kind old friend, you were the best man I ever knew. Your heart was as gentle as the dawn; your life as pure as the crystal dew. Your voice was always raised in defense of the absent and weak, and in pleading for mercy for those accused. The man does not live who could say a word against your blameless life. You were a Christian, a man of peace without guile, one who walked in the foot steps of your Master, a disciple of whom He was not ashamed. Some men live for hording gain, some for selfish enjoyment, and others for fame and honor, but you, dear old man, lived for those who loved and needed you, and your generous aid and sympathy went out to all. Your life was a sermon for righteousness the memory of which in the hearts of those who loved you will be the best monument to your memors. Praise be to God for the excellent hope that now you rest from your labor in a land to us unseen, there to reap the bountiful harvest of what you have sown. A life well spent, A race well run. A crown well won- Eternal in the heavens. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, from the First Presbterian church, of which the deceased was a ruling elder. The pastor, Rev. Annin, conducted a very touching service. The choir sang softly, "Now Safely Through Another Day," and "Asleep in Jesus," favorites of Mr. Little. The church was filled with friends and neighbors from Delhi as well as town and surrounding country. The remains were interred in the city cemetery. MARTIN, THOMAS Berryman. Thomas Martin, after an illness of several months, succumbed to that dreaded disease consumption. He passed away Thursday, the 10th inst., at 5:40 p. m. and was buried in the family cemetery, on the Dobkins farm, Saturday. He was followed to the grave by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. Pryor Horney conducted the funeral services. TAYLOR, MISS LILLY Miss Lilly Taylor has sucumbed to the general epidemic, la grippe. STACKERFORD, WILLIAM William Stackerford, of our eastern suburbs, died on Thursday morning, the 10th inst., of Brights disease. He has suffered for some time, and his death, though sad, was not unexpected. He was an Odd Fellow, and a man highly esteemed in this community. He was buried in the Cross Roads cemetery on Friday, the 11th. SHACKELFORED, WILLIAM Wm. Shackelfored, aged 59 years, died Wednesday, January 9, at about 6 o'clock a. m. He has been a sufferer from rheumatism for a long time. The remains were buried at the Cross Roads cemetery the day following. Friday, January 25, 1901 LITTLE, MATTHEW The article published in The Telephone last week on the death of Matthew Little was written by T. S. McNicol, and because of a lack of space the following sketch of the life of Mr. Little was omitted: Matthew Little was born in Scotland in 1828. His father was a shoemaker and the son learned the same trade. In 1850 the latter came to America on a visit and staid (sic) three years, returning to Glasgow to marry Elizabeth Frew who survives him. In 1857 they moved to Cincinnati, which became their home for many years. In 1870 the family moved to Crawford County and joined the little group of Scotch families near Delhi. They remained but a few years, then returned to Cincinnati where they lived until 1879 and again returned to the farm. Five years ago they sold the farm and moved to Cuba. Two children survive-Elizabeth, a teacher in Cincinnati public schools, and John, a mail clerk in California. CLARK, MRS. Mrs. Clark, a lady 85 years old who has lived here but a short time, died Sunday morning at the home of her son-in-law in the west end. SCOTT, MRS. AMELIA Mrs. Amelia Scott died at her home on West Washington street, Marshall, Wednesday, January 9. The funeral was conducted at the Presbyterian church in that city the following day. She had many friends in Cuba, her old home, who regret to know of her death. MYERS ?, GRANDDAUGHTER James Myers was called to St. Louis Saturday morning by a telegram announcing the death of his daughter's three-year-old child in Illinois. The little one was brought here and buried in the Fleming graveyard Saturday afternoon. The family has the sympathy of the entire community. STEVENS, MR. Old Mr. Stevens died at his home in this city Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock. He had been blind for some years and was quite feeble. The funeral was held at Delhi the following day. ARNOLD, MRS. HUGH St. James Journal. The remains of Mrs. Hugh Arnold, formerly Mrs. Mat Fanning, of Fanning, Mo., but who has been making her home in East St. Louis, were brought to this city and buried in the Catholic cemetery, Tuesday, January 10, 1901. NICOLS, INFANT The infant child of Mrs. Geo. Nichols died Sunday and was interred at the Hibbs graveyard Monday. STEVENSON, MRS. C. A number from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. C. Stevenson, which took place at the Mountz grave yard last week. REDMAN, MRS. LIZZIE In Memoriam. Mrs. Lizzie Redman (nee Doggett) died at Minolia, Mo., January 19, 1901, aged 53 years and 23 days. Mrs. Redman was married to P. F. Redman in 1864. She leaves a husband, son and daughter to mourn her death, besides two brothers, Wm. C. and Geo. M. Doggett, and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Wright and Mrs. Belle Davis. She was sick but a short time, was fully concious that she must die, talked to her friends about dying, and requested them not to grieve for her, requested that she be buried at Mount Pleasant by the side of her uncle, Wm. Redman, and the night before her death she sang, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Hold the Fort For I am Coming," and when the moment of her departure came she went sweetly to sleep in the arms of Jesus with a smile on her lips. She died in the full triumph of faith in Jesus. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." By a friend in behalf those who mourn. D. W. Turner, Pastor Cuba Baptist Church. Friday, February 15, 1901 GRUVER, CHARLEY Charley Gruver, son of Fritz Gruver, who had been suffering for some time with appendicitis, died Saturday morning. His body was taken to Steelville for burial. Rev. J. A. Sigler of the C. P. church conducted the funeral services which were very impressive. MUDD, LETTIE F. Lettie F. Mudd, who had been suffering with consumption for more than a year, died at her aunt's, Mrs. S. N. Watress', last Thursday. A very impressive funeral service was conducted at the M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. H. L. Davenport, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mudd leaves two children, Myrtle and Harry, a sister, Mrs. Mark Vandegrift, of Mexico, and a brother, Dell Evans, of Bonne Terre. All sympathize with them in their sorrow. Friday, February 22, 1901 FARROW, ALBERT U. A. U. Farrow died at his home in Steelville Saturday night, February 16, 1901. The funeral service was held in the Steelville Southern Methodist church Monday morning. The body ws brought to Cuba and lay in state in the Methodist church from 11:30 to 1:30, when the burial took place at the U. P. cemetery. The service was in charge of the Masonic fraternity. A large crowd attended the services in both towns. The business houses of Steelville were closed in the morning and those of Cuba were closed for the burial. There were seventy Masons in the line of march from the Steelville, Cuba and Salem lodges. Albert U. Farrow was born in Montgomery county August 27, 1853, and was the youngest of the seven children of John P. Farrow; a native of Virginia. He was educated at Steelville, the family having moved to this county in 1867 and settled on Jake Prairie. In 1872 Mr. Farrow began teaching school and followed that occupation for seven years. In 1879 he purchased the Vienna Courier and edited that paper for three years. In 1880 he married Miss Mollie Smith, daughter of Judge S. W. Smith, of Gasconade county. In 1877 Mr. Farrow was admitted to the bar in Crawford county, and in 1886 he was appointed postmaster of Cuba under Cleveland. In 1891 he moved with his family to Steelville and was elected prosecuting attorney of this county. Last year he was re-elected to that office. Mr. Farrow was the first mayor of the city of Cuba, being elected to that position in 1884. No man in the county had more friends than A. U. Farrow. He was a brother of H. P. Farrow and a brother-in-law of J. M. Munro of this city. VERHINE, MRS. Mrs. Verhine, an old lady in her 74th year, died at her home Thursday. The funeral services were conducted Friday by Rev. H. L. Davenport. Friday, March 22, 1901 LICKLIDER, MRS. OLIE Vieman. We are very sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Olie Licklider, formerly Olie Ray, daughter of the well known T. J. Ray of Brushy prairie. Mrs. Licklider died at the home of Chas. Licklider and was buried in the Licklider cemetery. She leaves a devoted husband, father and mother, seven brothers, and one sister to mourn her death. Mr. Ray wishes to extend his thanks to the Licklider family for the kindness shown his daughter through her sickness. The funeral will be preached at Union Chapel on Sunday, April 14, 1901, by Rev. Gordon. CURRENT, TOM Mr. and Mrs. Current were called to the bedside of their son, Tom, at Hinch the latter part of last week. He was suffering with pneumonia and Saturday witnessed his death. He was buried at the Hardy graveyard. The bereaved parents and family have the sympathy of Bourbon's citizens. SWAN, MRS. C. M. Vilander. Mrs. C. M. Swan died at her home on Brazil, Saturday, the 16th inst. Friday, April 5, 1901 EVERSON, WILLIAM R. EVERSON, FRANCIS A Father's Awful Deed. A Former Resident Kills His Child and Shoots Himself. William R. Everson, a former resident of Steelville and whose fathers lives there now, shot his two-year-old daughter Tuesday morning and then put a bullet through his own breast. He is a telegraph operator out of employment and had been living with his father-in-law. The child died within 15 minutes after the shooting and the father's wound is considered fatal. The murder and attempted suicide was the result of family infelicity, and followed a quarrel between husband and wife. The husband's jealousy of the wife had caused them to occupy separate apartments. Tuesday morning the woman went to her husband's room to put it in order. He was still in bed and a quarrel began. During the quarrel Francis, the little girl, came into the room and climbed on the bed with her father. The mother said she would go away and take the child with her. Everson then drew a revolver from under his pillow and placed it against the child's breast pulled the trigger. Jumping from the bed he placed the gun against his left breast and put a bullet through himself. The father-in-law ran in and took the revolver from him. Everson ran for a quarter of a mile to a neighbor's and told what he had done. He says his desire is to die. Friday, April 12, 1901 GOODWIN, MRS. T. A number from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. T. Goodwin and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. BRITTAIN, GEORGE George Brittain, aged 17 years, son of John Brittain, died Sunday of meningitis and was buried Monday in the Hibler cemetery. Friday, April 19, 1901 WATSON, MRS. D. B. Mrs. D. B. Watson of Vienna is dead. DYE, INFANT The infant child of E. L. Dye of Salem is dead. SALTSMAN, GEORGE Berryman. George Saltsman was buried at the Boloise Baptist cemetery, the 11th inst. Rev. Todd delivered a very interesting funeral discourse. The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of relatives and friends. ADAMS, MRS. JACK Scotia. Mrs. Jack Adams, a highly respected lady of Scotia, died April 3 of typhoid fever and was buried in the Pinnell cemetery. She was the mother of six children, who with the husband survive her. MITCHELL, ALICE One more we are called upon to record the death of a fair and noble daughter of our county. Alice Mitchell, two miles south west of town, was called to her final reward Sunday morning, April 14, about 4 o'clock. Two of her sisters preceded her to the grave in the past one and a half years, victims of the same disease-consumption. Her remains were interred in the family graveyard Monday afternoon. Rev. L. B. McCaslin conducted the funeral services. Her bereaved friends have the sympathy of Bourbon's citizens. HUTCHENSON, MISS ELLA L. Miss Ella L. Hutchenson died in St. Louis Monday and was buried in the cemetery here Wednesday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mrs. John Lewis, who formerly lived here. Friday, April 26, 1901 LACEY, JAMES M. B. Keton shot and mortally wounded James Lacey, a deaf and dumb man, Saturday morning on the former's farm, four miles north of Red Bird. There had been some trouble between the two men, and Keton had forbade Lacey to cross or even come on his farm. Saturday morning when Keton left home he took his gun with him and told his family he was going to shoot a crow. When he saw Lacey in the wheat field he beckoned to him to go back, and upon a failure to have his orders obeyed fired the fatal shot. Lacey died Sunday between 11 and 12 o'clock. The shooting occurred about 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning. Keton was within 48 feet of his victim when the shot was fired. Sixty shot entered the body of the unfortunate man, his body being riddled from the waist down to his knees. Keton was arrested Sunday morning about four o'clock and was taken to Herman Tuesday. HAMILTON, MISS SUSAN Miss Susan Hamilton, aged 71, died at her home six miles northwest of Cuba, Tuesday morning, April 18, and was buried on Friday in the family cemetery on Brush creek. The funeral services were conducted at the house by her pastor, Rev. H. L. Davenport. A large crowd of friends and old acquaintances, as well as loved ones, attended the funeral. "Aunt Susan", as she was commonly known leaves a host of friends, who have no doubt regarding her home beyond, for which she had so patiently waited. HUTCHISON, MISS ELLA L. Miss Ella L. Hutchison, St. Louis, died Monday, April 15, aged 24 years. She formerly lived in Cuba. Her friends and relatives met the train on Wednesday and followed the remains to the Methodist church. At 2 o'clock the funeral was conducted at the U. P. graveyard by Rev. H. L. Davenport. Miss Ella was the daughter of Mrs. John Lewis. Those attending the funeral from St. Louis were Mrs. M. J. Lewis, Misses Daisy and Clara Hutchison, W. H. Hutchison, W. A Forester and Carl Frickel. Several beautiful floral designs were placed on the grave by friends and loved ones as a token of affection to the sweet spirited life she had lived. Friday, May 10, 1901 CURTIS, REVANIS R. Sunday morning, April 28, R. R. Curtis, son of Uncle Dan Curtis, formerly of this county, died near Ault, Colorado. He and his brother, Sam, took some horses to the range, and when two miles from Price Station Sam was in advance of Revanis and looking back saw him on the ground. He tried to get him on his horse and failing went for a buggy, believing him to be slightly stunned. When he returned his brother was dead. It is supposed that the horse stumbled and threw him or that he took a smothering spell and fell in such a way as to rupture a blood vessel. BAKER, MR. Oak Grove. Mr. Baker who came here from Texas about a year ago and purchased the Fuller farm died at his home last week with dropsy. Mr. Baker, although able to be about, had been suffering with dropsy for some time and his death was not unexpected. The remains were interred at the Delhi cemetery. He leaves a wife but no children. WEATHERWAX, CHARLES Charles Weatherwax of St. Louis, who was 60 years old, died last week and was buried in St. James. SNELSON, JOSEPH The body of Joseph Snelson was taken to Sligo Sunday on the excursion train, he having died in St. Louis Friday evening. He formerly managed the company store at Sligo. Friday, May 17, 1901 BELL, A. J. A. J. Bell, who has been severely ill with something of a paralytic nature for several weeks past, died Thursday evening, the ninth inst., at about 5 o'clock. Mr. Bell was an old resident of Franklin county and had many friends who sympathize with his family and many relatives. He was buried at the Rumelman graveyard Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ferd Davis, who preached from the text, "If a man dies shall he live again?" A large crowd attended the funeral. Friday, May 31, 1901 ENGLE, KLANS Klans Engle, a young man who worked for Charles Fehrend at St. James, was found in the Dry Fork last Friday morning. He had gone there to learn to swim and had got beyond his depth and drowned. His clothes were on the bank. No inquest was held and he was buried that afternoon in the St. James Catholic cemetery. Friday, June 7, 1901 FERGUSON, W. H. A Pioneer Citizen Dies. W. H. Ferguson died in Steelville Saturday morning. The funeral was held there the following day. He was one of the early settlers of the county and was probably the best posted man in regard to its early history. Mr. Ferguson was born in Allen county, Ky., in 1827. His parents located in Crawford county in 1837 and the deceased has been closely connected with the county's interests since. He followed the occupation of a farmer for many years, though he understood the bricklaying trade and sometimes worked at that. During the last few years of his life he has conducted a hardware and farming implement business in Steelville. Mr. Ferguson served as surveyor for 12 or 14 years, as sheriff and collector for eight, as assessor one, and as notary public for mahy years. His greatest public service, however, was as an administrator of estates, he having administered more estates than any other citizen of the county. In 1860 he married Martha D. Johnson of Washington county. She died in 1871 and two years later he married Mrs. Amanda A. Millsap. They were the parents of three daughters, Mrs. Dr. Arthur of St. Louis, Mrs. A. L. Reeves of Steelville and Miss Flossie Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson is still living. Mr. Ferguson was a democrat and a member of the I. O. O. F. In December, 1857, he laid out and surveyed the city of Cuba. BEERS, MARTHA Berryman. Martha, wife of Oliver Beers and daughter of J. W. Wright, died on the 28th ult. She was the mother of three children and had four brothers and two sisters. The aged parents and all relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. LOVE, MRS. Mrs. Love, nee Gardner, of Vichy died last week. Her husband, who has been quite ill, is thought to have a chance for life. Friday, June 28, 1901 SCOTT, Child Two Children Eat Morphine For Candy. A sad accident occurred in the Big Bend neighborhood on the river Monday, resulting in the poisoning of two of the children of F. C. Scott, one of which died. Dr. J. T. Coffee had been called to see Mr. Scott and his wife, both of whom were suffering from some slight malady, and while he was dosing out the medicine the children accidently ran against the table spilling some tablets of morphine on the floor. The doctor thought all had been picked up, but cautioned the family that they were poison. After his departure two of the children found some of the tablets and calling them candy ate them. The eldest, a little girl six years old, died. The other child was saved. The affair is a very sad one and the family has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. No blame can be attached to Dr. Coffee, however, as he did all he could for their protection. HALTZHSHAL, MRS. SERILDA Died, at her home, Friday, June 28, Mrs. Serilda Haltzhshal, wife of Rev. Haltzhshal. She was a Christian and loved by all who knew her. Friday, July 12, 1901 WHITEMAN, MRS. AGNES Died at the home of August Newman at Argo, Mrs. Agnes Whiteman, July 6, 1901, and was buried in the Bacon graveyard on Monday following. She was born in Germany in 1867. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Ferd Davis. Friday, July 19, 1901 MARTIN, IRENE Berryman. Died. July 9 at 9:00 p.m., Irene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Martin. The child had been quite sick for several days but was thought to be much better, and was taken to Dr. Parks for treatment. From there they went to a picnic where the child became worse and was taken to the home of J. W. Wright where it died as stated above. The parents wish to thank those who so kindly assisted them in the sad hour of bereavement - especially Mr. and Mrs. Wright, who took them into their home and rendered all assistance possible to relieve the pain of the little sufferer during its last hours. And for the kind assistance in the preparation for the funeral. Friday, July 26, 1901 CHAPMAN, INFANT Sligo. The infant child of ____ Chapman died last Saturday. Friday, August 2, 1901 FELS, HARRY C. Steelville Boy Commits Suicide. Harry C. Fels, son of a farmer living near Steelville, committed suicide in St. Louis Sunday on account of a quarrel with his fiancee, Miss Lizzie Smith of Steelville. The young lady is 22 years old, lives in Steelville, and taught school at the Eaton school house last year. She attended the institute in Cuba.. Miss Smith was visiting in St. Louis and had heard reports concerning the attentions her sweetheart was paying to another woman. He went with her to this woman and she thought the matter was amicably settled. Upon reaching his boarding place he shot himself, the wound proving fatal. Friday, August 23, 1901 MARTYN, DR. THOMAS P. Dr. Thomas P. Martyn died at his home in this city late Wednesday afternoon. He had been suffering from a complication of diseases for a year, but was feeling as well as usual until Tuesday night. From a severe attack he seemed to rally, but another attack of disease came and late yesterday afternoon he died. The funeral will probably be held this afternoon after the arrival of No. 2. Dr. Martyn was born in Harrison county, Ky., in 1827, being 74 years old when he died. He lived in Illinois from the age of ten years until 1853, when he entered the Louisville Medical College. In 1847 Dr. Martyn and Miss Sarah J. Gritton were married. They came to Crawford county in 1869. Mrs. Martyn died about ten years ago. The Doctor served the Union as assistant surgeon at Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Martyn had for years been a member of the official board of the Methodist church being one of the original members of the organization in Cuba. Dr. Martyn was a true man and a faithful friend. His smile and joke will be missed, but his memory is to many a blessed one. The world is better for his having lived. The Telephone extends sympathy to the family. Friday, August 30, 1901 MARTYN, DR. T. P. The funeral of Dr. T. P. Martyn was conducted in the Methodist church Thursday afternoon by Rev. W. F. Talley of Steelville. MARTYN, DR. T. P. Mr. and Mrs. Godwin and daughter, Mildred, and Mrs. W. H. Holding of Republic, attended the funeral of their father, Dr. T. P. Martyn, here Thursday last. Mr. Godwin was at one time principal of the public school here and publisher of the Cuba Champion. He is now engaged in the mercantile business. MUNRO, A. M. A. M. Munro, Cuba's postmaster, died Sunday morning after a continued illness of several weeks. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. J. A. Annin. Squire Munro was 72 years old and had been a resident of Crawford county since 1867. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church. Friday, September 13, 1901 MARTIN, DAN Sligo. Dan Martin of this place died Friday afternoon at four o'clock after a week's illness. His remains were buried at Barnacle chapel. He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his death. PRESTIDG, MRS. Oak Hill. Mrs. Prestidg of whom we spoke last week as being very low, died at her home on Brushy Prairie on the 4th inst. and was buried at the Oak Hill cemetery. Her married life ws short, only two weeks and two days. Friday, September 27, 1901 STEVENS, MRS. LUCY Mrs. Lucy Stevens fell and broke her neck Saturday afternoon at her home in this city. She had been putting up a stove and it is supposed she stepped from the stove to a chair and fell over backward, striking her head on the door facing. Her neck was broken and she died instantly. She was found with in an hour by some boys who went in the house for a drink of water. An inquest was held and the above facts determined. The funeral service was held Sunday at 12:30 at the house by Rev. H. N. Gowan. The burial was at the Delhi cemetery. Mrs. Stevens was 74 years of age and had been a resident of Crawford county almost all her life. Her husband, who died in February, was 84 years old. He was a school teacher when a young man and taught a subscription school near Cuba in a little log house. Uncle Johnnie Fleming, now dead, told him of a number of fine girls living near Delhi. Mr. Stevens investigated and as a result fell in love with the woman who became his companion for over half a century. Mrs. Stevens was a kind wife, tenderly caring for her husband in the declining years of his life. She was a Christian lady, having the respect of the community. The Telephone joins the citizens of the town in extending sympathy to the relatives. Friday, October 4, 1901 BREOG, MR. The old gentlemen, Breog, wo lived east of town, died Sunday night and was buried by the G. A. R. Post Mnday afternoon the the Fleming cemetery. MITCHELL, LEN The body of Len Mitchell was found near the railroad track between Leasburg and Bourbon early Sunday morning. He had been killed by the train. The body was found about five miles west of Bourbon. He had come from St. Louis to Bourbon the the regular passenger train. No one seems to know whether he got on the excursion train to go to Leasburg or not, but is is supposed that he started to walk home and becoming tired sat down ont he crossing to rest. He probably fell asleep and the train struck him, knocking him 45 feet. Some, however, think that he fell from the excursion train and was killed. The deceased was a young man who lived a few miles south of Leasburg. An inquest was held Sunday and he was buried late that evening. The body was considerably mangled. TAYLOR, MRS. M. O. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson went to Bourbon Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. O. Taylor at 10'clock that day. Friday, October 11, 1901 HOLLOW, INFANT The infant child of H. O. Hollow died in Sullivan Thursday and was brought here for burial Friday. The young parents have the sympathy of their friends in Cuba. Friday, October 18, 1901 PINNELL, JOHN W. John W. Pinnell died at Mt. Vernon, Ill., yesterday. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church in this city tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friday, October 25, 1901 PINNELL, JOHN W. As stated in last week's Telephone John W. Pinnell died in Mt. Vernon, Ill., October 16. The funeral was held in the Methodist church in this city Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. N. Gowan conducted the services. The burial was in the U. P. cemetery. John W. Pinnell was born in Crawford county September 11, 1853, and was 48 years old when he died. He married here in 1877, his bride being Miss Edwards. He ran the engine at the Iron Ridge iron mine till that closed down, then he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ill. He is remembered by all the old citizens of the town and county. His mother lives with her daughter, Mrs. B. S. Treece, at Argo. The deceased has two brothers Asa and Ell Pinnell and another sister, Mrs. W. H. Urquhart, all living in this county. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. SHINKLE, JUDGE G. W. Judge G. W. Shinkle of Lane's Prairie is dead. He had lived there for 58 years. Friday, November 1, 1901 WINGO, MRS. Mrs. Wingo, who had been visiting at Steelville and in that vicinity for some weeks,died there yesterday and was brought here for burial today. The funeral was at the Fleming cemetery and the services were conducted at 10 o'clock by Elder D. W. Turnure. Friday, November 22, 1901 HENRY, JOHN John Henry, the oldest inhabitant of Pacific, died Saturday. FORBES, MRS. JULIA Mrs. James Forbes of Delhi was found dead in Little Bourbois Sunday by her brother in law, John Forbes. A note tied to a bush on the bank told that she was tired of life and asked that her four children be well taken care of. Since the death of her husband last spring she has made her home with his father, G. W. Forbes of Delhi. The family had not noticed that she was more despondent than usual. She quietly left the house, probably with the intention of drowning herself. At the end of an hour the family became alarmed and went in search of her. Accidentally her body was found. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock after Squire Hulsey of Argo had held an inquest. The family, a highly respected one, has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Mrs. Forbes was the granddaughter of J. B. Jones of the neighborhood where she lived. FORBES, MRS. JULIA Delhi. Mrs. Julia Forbes committed suicide Sunday about noon by drowning in the little Bourbois just above the bridge. She left the house about 11:30 o'clock and was found about 3 p.m. by those who were searching for her. The inquest was held Sunday evening by Esquire Hulsey of Argo. She had thrown herself from a high bank striking the ice face downward which gave way sufficient to admit her body to the water which measured just two feet deep. She was twenty-five years old and leaves four orphan children, the oldest seven years old and the youngest only one. Her husband, James Forbes died last February. There is no known reason why she committed the rash act that shocked the community. She was buried in the Delhi cemetery Monday afternoon. The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. Friday, December 6, 1901 HARRISON, CHARLES M. Vilander. Charles M. Harrison, died of pneumonia on the 25th of November at Flat River. The remains were brought home and buried in Hawkins cemetery on the 27th. The deceased was born in Washington county, Jan. 12, 1879. He leaves a wife and two babies, a mother, four brothers and one sister to mourn his early death. Friday, December 13, 1901 STEWART, MR. Scotia. We were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Stewart of Bourbon and send sympathy to the family. NELSON, J. B. J. B. Nelson, an old man, who has lived in the country for some time, died Saturdy morning. BLAIR, INFANT The infant child of Thomas Blair died Friday of whooping cough and was buried Saturday. The young parents have the sympathy of the community. Friday, December 27, 1901 BRAY, INFANT The infant child of Art Bray died Monday evening of whooping cough. ALLEN, CHARLES The funeral of Charles Allen was conducted at the home of J. E. Christian Thursday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. H. N. Gowan. The remains were taken to Sedalia the next morning for burial. Mr. Allen has been a familiar figure on the streets of Cuba for several years. He was a man of a generous and charitable nature, kind and gentlemanly. He was a native of Buffalo, N.Y. and having been born there September 2, 1836. Mr. Allen came to Missouri 40 years ago, and was married at the close of the civil war at Sedlia. He has six living children, and was always extremely kind and devoted to his family. The Telephone joins many friends in sorrowing the family because of his death. Friday, January 10, 1902 HEIFFNER, MRS. LIZZIE Jakes Prairie. Mrs. Lizzie Heiffner died Saturday night with consumption and was buried in the Licklider cemetery Monday. She leaves a husband and one child to join with a host of friends and relatives in morning her heath. Her maiden name was Licklider and she was born November 30, 1880, and was sick for five months. She had been a member of the Union chapel class of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, for seven years and was a consistent Christian. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Gordon Monday at 1:30 p.m. We sympathize with the bereaved family. SMITH, LOUIS Delhi. Louis Smith who made his home with his step-son, Bill Plowman, died Friday and was buried Saturday afternoon in the Brown graveyard. BELL, ROBERT Oak Grove. Robert Bell, son of John Andy Bell, died of consumption December 29. The body was intered at the Three Mile grave yard. Friday, January 17, 1902 SMITH, LEWIS M. Argo. Lewis M. Smith died at Wm. Plowman's last Friday morning about 5 o'clock of old age. He was 81 years old and leaves two daughters and three sons to mourn their loss. WINDLE, ORVILLE Whitsett. Orville, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Windle, died of pneumonia January 9. The family have the sympathy of the neighborhood in their bereavement. Friday, January 24, 1902 ATTEBERY, MRS. F. S. Mrs. F. S. Attebery died at Bourbon Friday morning, after a long illness. She was afflicted with dropsy of the liver and had been a great sufferer for years. She with her husband formerly lived on the Fort farm, west of Cuba and are well known to the old settlers of this county. Mrs. Attebery was the sister of Henry Fort of this city and was 63 years of age. She was a native of Ohio and came to this county some 50 years ago. She was married after coming to Missouri. The burial was at the Fort cemetery. Mrs. A. S. Munro of Cuba is her daughter. ATTEBERY, MRS. The death of Mrs. Attebery occurred at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning after a long siege of suffering. Her death throws a gloom over the entire community. The remains were taken to Cuba for burial near there. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. Friday, January 31, 1902 KNIGHT, INFANT The infant child of Mrs. Knight of St. Louis died last week and was brought here Monday and taken to the Barnes cemetery for burial. RINGHEISON, MRS. Barney Ringheison's wife died of pneumonia last week and was buried at the Ringheison cemetery on the Big Bourbois. Barney is left with four small children, the youngest being only about four months old. He has the sympathy of the community in his sad bereavement. KNIGHT, EULA MAY Eula May, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Knight, of St Louis died the 26th inst of croup, aged four years and six months. The remains were interred in the Barnes cemetery near here Monday. Friday, February 7, 1902 PINNELL, ASA Asa Pinnell of Jake Prairie is No More. Asa Pinnell died at his home on Jake Prairie February 1, 1902. "Uncle Asa," as he was known to his friends, was a native of this country, being born in 1843. He served in the Union Army during the war of the Rebellion, and was a faithful soldier. In 1863 he married Katherine McAllister, and they were the parents of three children. While only a boy, Mr. Pinnell joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and remained a member of it until his death. The funeral ws conducted at the house Monday by Rev. H. N. Gowan, who spoke from the text, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. They rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Mr. Pinnell was one of the best citizens of the county and the regret at his death is shared by all who knew him. He had been sick for about ten days, with pneumonia but he was not seriously ill until about two days before his death. The M. W. A. Lodge had charge of the services as the deceased being a social member of that order. The Telephone joins the family in sorrowing for the one who was a true friend, a loyal citizen, and a man of noble impulses and purposes. It will be a long time before the Prairie secures a man who can fill the place "Uncle Asa" filled. KNIGHT, EULA MAY A Bright Child Dies. Eula May Knight, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Knight, died in St. Louis January 26, 1902, aged four years, six months and four days. Little Eula was a bright and lovely child, the light and joy of the home. She had a sweet dispostion and was womanly in her ways. There are three brothers left to mourn with the weeping father and mother. "The little form was beautifully clad and placed tenderly in the casket which was laid in the tomb." Friday, February 7, 1902 PINNELL, ASA Jake Prairie. Once again the death angel has visited our neighborhood and this time claimed for its victim our esteemed neighbor and friend, Asa Pinnell. A host of friends and relatives mourn his death. The funeral was conducted Monday by Rev. H. N. Gowan of Cuba. Will Pinnell and wife, Rev. Mitchell Wright and wife, of Steelville, Jim Pinnell of St. Louis, and Wes Pinnell of Scotia attended. The remains were in charge of the M. W. A. GROGER, INFANT Argo. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Groger died Saturday night of whooping cough and was buried in the Geisey grave yard. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents in the loss of their little one. SUMMERS, MRS. BARBARA Scotia. Mrs. Barbara Summers died January 30 of pneumonia. She had been in poor health for some time, but her last illness was of short duration. She was a highly and much respected lady and leaves six children to mourn the loss of a mother. Their father, Elijah Summers, died two years ago. Mrs. Summers was buried at the Fairview cemetery. MOORE, MRS. MARY A. Leasburg. Mrs. Mary A. Moore commonly known as grandma Moore died Wednesday, January 29, 1902, at 8:45 p.m. She was well and hearty about 7 hours before her death. She was preparing to take the train for Bourbon to visit her daughter, Mrs. Kate Turner, when, she took a congestive chill about 2 o'clock and never spoke. She was 75 years, six months and 23 days old, and was born July 6, 1826 at Rochdale, Lanchester, England, coming to Missouri in 1865 with her husband James Moore, who died about 14 years ago, and she has remained here most of the time since. Rev. B. McCaslin held funeral services at the Methodist church Friday at 2 p.m. before a large crowd of mourning relatives and friends. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Kate Turner of Bourbon, and Mrs. Ruth Adams of Argentine, Kansas and two sons, George and John Moore both of this place. Grandma was well liked by everyone who knew her and was always ready to gain a new friend by a kind word or a good deed. She was always ready to lend a willing hand in sickness and to mourn with those who mourned. She went over town and bid all hearty good-bye before she was stricken with the chill, as she expected to take a visit. Friday, February 14, 1902 BROWN, GENERAL E. B. General E B. Brown died at West Plains Monday and the body was brought here for burial. The funeral will be conducted at St. Andrew's Episcopal church today at 2 o'clock. Egbert B. Brown was 85 years old. During the civil war he was a Brigadier General in command of the Federal troops of Central Missouri, and was located at Jefferson City, afterwards being transferred to Springfield. During the battle at the latter place he was shot through the arm. General Brown fought the last battle of the war at Brazos, Texas, after the surrender of Lee's army, the news of the surrender not having reached him. After the war he engaged in mercantile pursuits in St. Louis and made a fortune which he lost afterwards. Some years ago he moved to Cuba and bought the lots on which his handsome residence property was erected. Mrs. Brown died about three years ago and since that time the General has been living with his granddaughter at West Plains were he died. General Brown was a friend to Cuba and her people. In return he was held in high esteem by all. He was always ready and willing to show his friendship. His advice was of the wise kind and the writer was greatly benefited, thereby on more than one occasion. In his death we have all lost a friend, for he was one of the best and noble of men. The Telephone joins in the universal sorrow at his death. JAMISON, MRS. Mrs. Jamison, an old resident of the county and a member of a well known family died at Steelville Tuesday night. The funeral will be held today. MURPHY, DR. J. D. Died at Des Moines, Iowa, February 9, J. D. Murphy, D. D. Dr. Murphy was a brother of Mrs. D. W. Turnure of the city and the deceased was known by a number of our citizens as an eloquent preacher and a worthy man. PHILLIPS, REV. JOHN Rev. John Phillips, a C. P. minister, 84 years of age, died at the residence of I. J. Blair in this city Tuesday night after a brief illness. He had been afflicted with some bladder trouble which was the immediate cause of his death. He had been staying at Mrs. Scott's on the river but came to town last week for medical treatment. GORMLEY, MRS. L. F. Vilander. Mrs. L. F. Gormley died Friday evening and was buried at Harrison cemetery Sunday. CATES, STELLA M. Argo. Stella M. Cates, formerly of this county but recently of St. Louis, died Friday night of pneumonia. Friday, February 21, 1902 FORT, HENRY Henry Fort, died Saturday evening at 7:10 o'clock at his home in this city. As he was shoeing a horse at his shop that afternoon about 3 o'clock a blood vessel in his head burst and he fell forward overcome with paralysis. Physicians were called and he was taken home at once but he never rallied from the attack and died as stated above. The funeral was conducted at the house Sunday afternoon at 3:45 by Rev. H. N. Gowan and the body was buried with Masonic honors in the city cemetery. The death of so good a citizen as Mr. Fort has cast a gloom over the entire community and the unexpectedness and suddenness of his demise has made the affair all the more deeply felt. Probably no man in the community had more friends than Henry Fort. His life was one of nobility and true manliness. He was firm and sincere in his beliefs true to his friends. Those whom he has helped when they most needed help are many and no good cause was ever refused help by this upright man. His life is known to us all and his memory will ever be revered by those who have known him. Mr. Fort was born at the old family home at Benners Forge, near Bainbridge, Ohio, July 18, 1836 and was 65 years and seven months old. In the fall of 1848, when 12 years of age, he came to Missouri with his parents. In 1874 he joined the large number of people at the then famous Maramec Iron Works. In the fall of 1884 he came to Cuba and remained here in the blacksmith business until the day of his death. In August, 1860, Henry Fort and Elizabeth Mounts were married. Mrs. Fort died something over a year ago. Mr. Fort was an ardent Republician and in 1892 was elected county collector and filled the place most acceptably for two years. He was an enthusiastic Mason and was the first Master of the Cuba lodge, being chosen when it was organized in 1887. Mr. Fort was also a member of the A. O. U. W., joining in the infancy of that order as a charter member of the Cuba lodge. In the secret work of both these orders he was proficient being known as one of the best posted Masons in South Missouri. At the time of his death he was serving his home lodge as its Worshipful Master. The esteem in which he was held was partly shown by the large number of sorrowing friends who attended his funeral. There were 58 Masons and 23 Workmen in line of march to the cemetery, Rolla, Steelville, and other towns being represented. The ceremony at the grave was conducted by Cyrus Jones of Rolla, representing the Grand Lodge. This blow falls especially hard upon Mr. Fort's only child, Mrs. W. F. Mitchell, and to her and all the sorrowing relatives and friends the people of the community extend their heartfelt sympathy. CALDWELL, JOHN M. C. John M. C. Caldwell, who has been sick for some time with Bright's disease died Monday night at the home of Al Sewall in this city. The funeral was conducted at the Baptist church Tuesday morning and the body was taken to the Oak Grove Baptist cemetery near Lane's Prairie. In this death the community has lost a good citizen and the sorrowing friends have the sympathy of all our people. The deceased was born December 16, 1830 and was 71 years and two months old at the time of his death. He was married to Eliza Sewall in 1850 and had been a member of the Baptist church for 50 years. At the time of his death he was a member of the Cuba Baptist church and his funeral was preached by the pastor of that church, Elder E. W. Turnure. BASS, THOMAS Thos. Bass, one of the oldest settlers of the county, died at Steelville Sunday morning and was buried Tuesday. He was 72 years of age and had led an active life. The family is one of the substantial ones of the county. The burial services were conducted by the Masonic order after a church service conducted at the house by Rev. Mitchell Wright. Those from the Cuba lodge who attended were: B. H. Newman, J. N. Taylor, W. C. Doggett, R. W. Jones, Leslie Jones, Will Dowley, J. L. McCormack, J. M. Eaton, J. R. and O. McKee. McWILLIAMS, WILLIAM The late William McWilliams, who recently died and a notice of whose death appeared in the Telephone at the time, had lived on his farm near Jacobston for the past 30 years coming to this county from Gasconade. He was 55 years of age at the time of his death and left a wife and three children. He was buried at the Fairclough cemetery, Rev. Gordon conducting the service. GOULD, CHARLES A. Sligo. Chas. A. Gould, aged 47 years died at his home Monday evening at 10:05, after a short illness of pneumonia. He was chief engineer of Sligo Furnace and will be sadly missed by his many friends. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Carter of Salem. The remains were buried in the Sligo cemetery by the Modern Woodmen of Salem. In the death of this true and noble man, the family loses a true and loving husband and father. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. URSERY, LUKE Luke Ursery died last wek at the home of his uncle, G. T. Cook, of pneumonia, aged 17 years. He was a bright and promising young man and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. LARKIN, BEN Bourbon. The remains of Ben Larkin, who died in St. Louis from a surgical operation, was brought home Saturday. LARKIN, BEN Leasburg. Ben Larkin, who lived near Bourbon, was buried here Tuesday. He had been in St. Louis for some time being treated for cancer, which proved fatal and he died there Friday. He was born and raised in Crawford county and was 38 years of age. He had a farm near Dowler's mill, where he made his home. His only brother lives in Washington. Friday, February 28, 1902 CONNALLY, JOE Jacobston. A large crowd of realtives and friends attended Joe Connally's funeral Saturday. ANDERSON, MRS. EVA Jacobston. The many friends of Mrs. Eva Anderson will be sorry to hear of her sudden death. She was highly respectd by all who knew her. Her death has cast a gloom over the whole neighborhood. CONNALLY, JOE Joe Connally, who has been in very poor health for the past two years died Thursday, the 20th. He wa 29 years, two months and 28 days old. The funeral was conducted at Union chapel Saturday at 11 o'clock by Rev. Gordon. The remains were buried in the Chapel cemetery. The entire community extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and friends. Friday, March 2, 1902 ROBERTS, MRS. SARAH F. Mrs. Sarah F. Roberts, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Sweetin, died in Fayetteville, Ark., the 2nd inst., and was brought here for burial Tuesday noon. The interment took place in the city cemetery under the charge of Rev. H. N. Gowan. She was born in Pulaski county April, 1848, and was 53 years and 11 months old at the time of her death. She married J. B. Roberts in 1868, and was the mother of eight chuldren. She was a member of the C. P. church and leaves a husband, two children and five brothers. Her husband and son accompanied by her son-in-law, ___White and his mother, attended the funeral. A number of the old settlers remember her and extend sympathy to the Sweetin brothers in their loss. CATES, CARLOS Carlos Cates of East St. Louis, died recently of typhoid fever. BURNS, MRS. Mrs. Burns, the mother of Mrs. Bennie Stillwell, died in the Cain property Sunday. Friday, March 14, 1902 WRIGHT, THOMAS Jake Prairie. At 5 o'clock Thursday morning Thomas Wright died. He as a young man whom we all knew and was our friend and esteemed neighbor. The funeral was conducted at the home of his father, U. B. Wright, Friday by Rev. Gordon, after which the Masonic Lodge of Cuba, of which he was a member, buried his body in the Licklider cemetery. The family and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. Friday, March 21, 1902 SWEETIN, BESSIE McIntosh Mill. Bessie Sweetin, aged 3 years, died Saturday morning of some spinal disease. SIMPSON, EB Jake Prairie. We were sorry to hear of the death of Eb Simpson. SIMPSON, EB Oak Hill. Eb Simpson, a prominent merchant of our town, died Thursday morning, March 13, of pneumonia and was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery Friday in the presence of a large concourse of weeping relatives and friends. He will be missed not only by his family and relatives but by the entire community. Friday, April 11, 1902 WRIGHT, MRS. J. W. Berryman. Mrs. J. W. Wright of Berryman died Saturday evening at 7 o'clock after a nine months illness. She was buried in the Berryman cemetery Monday, the 7. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Todd of Steelville. She leaves a husband and four sons and two daughters. Rev. Mitchell Wright and U. S. Wright and families of Steelville attended their mother's funeral. OBERCROMB, MRS. FRED McIntosh Mill. Mrs. Fred Obercromb of Steelville Valley died Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. She was taken to Osage county for burial. Friday, May 2, 1902 MILLER, MRS. JAMES In Getting Out of Wagon She Falls and Receives Fatal Injuries. Mrs. James Miller was accidentally killed in Cuba Saturday. She had driven to town from her home in the country with her son to do some shopping. The team was stopped in front of Wallace's store and as she jumped to the ground her foot became tangled in the lines and she fell, striking her head on the curb stone. She was a very heavy woman and the blow was harder than was at first thought. After she recovered from the fainting sensation produced by the fall, she walked to the doctor's office and had the wound dressed and then walked to the home of her friend, Mrs. W. C. Doggett. She soon grew worse, complaining of a pain in her side, and by 1 o'clock she had died, living not over three hours after the accident. The husband was notified and came in at once. The funeral was held Sunday, the burial taking place at the Lick Creek cemetery. MILLER, NANCY E. Whitsett. Died, at the residence of Esquire Doggett in Cuba, April 26, 1902, Nancy E. Miller, wife of Jas. C. Miller of this place. She died from the injuries received from a fall while getting out of a wagon. She was 48 years old and was born and raised in this county. She was the mother of 12 children, 11 of whom are now living, six boys and five girls. She was a good christian woman and loved by all who knew her. Her funeral was preached at Cuba by Rev. D. W. Turnure, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Lick Creek cemetery, where a large number of friends had gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. "Dear is the spot where Christians sleep. And sweet the strains that angels pour. O., Why should we in anguish weep? They are not lost, but gone before." The family wishes to express their thanks to the citizens of Cuba who were so kind to them in their time of sorrow. Friday, May 23, 1902 GREEN, MR. Henry Lichius and wife attended the funeral of Mr. Green Tuesday. Friday, June 6, 1902 EMERSON, SAMUEL C. Death of a Former Crawford County Teacher. Samuel C. Emerson was born October 28, 1863, in Phelps county, Mo., and died in Farmington May 12, 1902. Mr. Emerson was raised on a farm. At the age of twenty he started to college, graduating from the State Normal school at Cape Girardeau. For nine years he taught school, but finding the close confinement injurious to his health, he took up the work of district deputy for the Modern Woodmen of America, attaining much success and organizing the majority of the camps in Southeast Missouri. He also worked a while at the carpenter's trade. He was a man of much industry and put his whole energy into whatever enterprise he undertook to accomplish. Mr. Emerson leaves to mourn his death his wife and two children, his mother, who resides in St. James, three brothers, Luther Emerson of Naparine, Wash., Charles Emerson of the U. S. army, stationed at Springfield, Mass., and Wm. Emerson of St. James, and two sisters, Mrs. Linia Glenn of Wichita Springs and Mrs. James Dann of Farmington. Besides these sorrowing friends, the Modern Woodmen, especially the camp of this place will greatly miss the society of Mr. Emerson. He was a member of the executive committee for eight years and his efforts both as a member of the camp and as an officer to promote its general welfare and to increase its usefulness among the people. His loyalty and devotion to the principles of the order, his wisdom as a counselor and builder, his steadfastness in defense of it in its earlier struggles, his incessant labor and untiring zeal in the development of this great fraternity, with his characteristics of heart and mind have left an impression which time can never remove. Let us all be united together for the future and let the care of all Woodmen be extended to the bereaved ones that are left to mourn the death of any neighbor.-Farmington News. Friday, June 13, 1902 RAY, EDWARD Vieman. Edward Ray, son of T. J. and S. Ray, died June 2 about 1 o'clock after a continued illness of consumption. He was 22 years, 1 month and 12 days old, having been born April 20, 1880. He was a kind and beloved boy. He has six brothers and one sister who with his parents are left to mourn his untimely death. He had been feeling some better recently, but death came suddenly and ended his suffering. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. The family desires to express their thanks to the many friends who have showed so much sympathy and kindness during his sickness, death and burial. Friday, June 20, 1902 JANSEN, INFANT DAUGHTER Bourbon. An infant daughter of John Jansen died in St. Louis last Saturday and was brought here by the parents last Monday for interment in the Gurth Cemetery. LORTS, MRS. Vieman. Rev. Gordon preached the funeral of Mrs. Lorts last Sunday. There was quite a good attendance. Friday, June 27, 1902 KNIGHT, MRS. GEORGE Mrs. George Knight died in St. Louis Tuesday morning and was buried near Whitsett yesterday. She was a Copeland and was a sister of Mrs. G. H. McSpadden of this city. The funeral was conducted by Eld. D. W. Turnure of the Baptist church, of which the deceased was a consistent member. The Telephone joins the community in an expression of sympathy to the bereaved ones. Ella Copeland, daughter of David Copeland, was born April 18, 1868 and was 34 years old at the time of her death. She and her husband, George D. Knight, lived at 1419 Rowan ave., St. Louis. Friday, July 4, 1902 HALBERT, THOMAS PUMPHREY, CARL Train Kills 2 Steelville Boys. Thomas Halbert and Carl Pumphrey of Steelville were killed in a wreck on the Frisco near Valley Park Sunday morning and Clarence Whitmire was severely injured. The young men were stealing a ride on the cannon ball and were on the "blind baggage" when the train was wrecked. Halbert and Pumphrey were killed instantly and Whitmire was hurled some thirty feet, striking in a gravel pit. His face was terribly cut, his leg bruised and his head hurt. He was brought to Cuba that morning and taken home on the excursion train. O'FALLON, PATRICK Leasburg. Patrick O'Fallon died June 30, 1902 of typhoid fever at his home on Lick creek, aged 26 years. The funeral services were held here Wednesday at 9 a.m. by Father O'Laughlin and the remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery in the presence of a large crowd of friends and relatives. He leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Malie O'Fallon, four brothers and one sister. Patrick had been ill for some time but was able to go about until Thursday, June 19, when he was confined to his bed. "Pat" as known, was well liked by everybody. The whole community sympathizes with the family. O'FALLON, PATRICK Argo. Patrick O'Fallon aged 28 years died at the home of his father near town Tuesday morning. He had been working in St. Louis for some few months and came home about three or four weeks ago sick with malaria. The funeral was conducted at Leasburg yesterday by Father O'Laughlin. HALBERT, THOMAS The body of Thomas Halbert who was killed in the wreck Sunday morning, was brought out on the train Monday and taken to Steelville. PUMPHREY, CARL The body of Carl Pumphrey who was killed in the wreck Sunday morning was not brought home as was first expected but was buried in St. Louis. MILLNER, LOLA The body of Lola Millner, who died in St. Louis Friday, was brought here for burial Saturday, and taken to Steelville Monday when the interment took place. She died of consumption and was the daughter of H. Millner of this city. WINDLE, MRS. SQUIRE Mrs. Squire Windle died in Springfield Friday and was brought here Sunday and buried in the Barnes cemetery. She was one of the old time settlers of the county and her husband died some eight years ago. Since that time she has lived with her daughter in Springfield. Friday, July 11, 1902 WELCH, ROBERT Robert Welch, the 17-year-old son of Charles Welch, was drowned in the Tank Pond Tuesday night. His body was recovered yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. After supper Tuesday he asked permission of his father to go to the pond and go in bathing. The permision was granted and he left the house. When he did not return at 9 o'clock his father went to the pond and called him but receiving no reply he supposed that he had gone off with some other boys and would soon return. At midnight the old gentleman took a lantern and went to the pond to look for the boy. He found no trace of him, and came home and waited till morning. On returning to the pond he found the boy's clothing on the bank and gave the alarm. News was brought to town by Ed Dowley and the search for the body was begun. About 10 the body was found by Pry Myers, and Ed Ellis in 7 feet of water. The boy had evidently drowned at the part of the pond where he jumped into the water as his clothes were on the bank near where his body was found. Squire Doggett held an inquest yesterday morning. The jury was Levi Maule, foreman, J. R. Myers, P. J. Mitchell, Frank Benton, C. F. Fitzgerald and H. E. Johnson and they returned a verdict of accidental drowning. The funeral will be held this morning. JAMISON, MARQUIS D. Marquis De Lafayette Jamison died at his home in this city Saturday morning after a short illness. He had been working quite hard this spring and was not strong enough to withstand the attack of disease. The funeral service was conducted at the house Sunday morning at 10 a.m. by Rev. T. T. Hays of the Presbyterian church. After the service the body was taken to Steelville for burial. Mr. Jamison was one of the most respected citizens of Cuba and had many friends who mourn his death. By an upright life and a strictly honorable career he had endeared himself to all who had dealings with him. He was a member of no church. For several years he had been a resident of Cuba, coming here from his farm in Cherry valley. Mr. Jamison was born in Washington County in 1831 and was 71 years old at the time of his death. He was the son of Thomas Jamison who came from Virginia and who settled in this county in 1832. He was the first settler in Cherry Valley and had the honor of having named the valley, the name being derived from a clump of cherry trees. Mr. Jamison became the main support of his parents when twelve years old, and when 19 he purchased a farm. In 1859 he married Mrs. Eunice Halbert, nee Kinworthy, who was born in Virginia in 1818. She afterwards died in in 1898 Mr. Jamison married the present Mrs. Jamison who survives him. In politics the deceased was a Democrat. Friday, July 18, 1902 DOWLER, FRED Bourbon. Fred Dowler died at his residence four miles south of here early Saturday morning of consumption. Deceased was proprietor of the Dowler mill which is located near his residence. He was popular in his community and leaves a large circle of friends. A widow and three* children survive him. The remains were taken to Leasburg Sunday for interment. DOWLER, FRED Leasburg. Fred Dowler of Blue spring was buried at the Lee cemetery here last Sunday before a large crowd of friends and relatives. Rev. J. R. Hamlin of Bourbon conducted the funeral services here at the church. Fred had been a long sufferer from that dreaded disease, consumption. He leaves a wife and five* small children to weep for him. *Note. Number of children differ in each report. Friday, July 25, 1902 BROCK, INFANT Scotia. An infant of John Brock and wife died last week and was buried at the Cherry Valley cemetery. Friday, August 8, 1902 CROWDER, CHARLES Bourbon. Charles Crowder, the young man who had his limb crushed and was otherwise injured at this place, died at the St. John's Hospital St. Louis last Friday. Friday, August 22, 1902 LEA, RUTH Scotia. Died of erysipelas August 14, Ruth Lea, aged 11 months, 7 days, daughter of John and Mary Lea, after an illness of seven days. She was buried at the Pinnell cemetery. The community joins in the sympathy of the bereaved parents. ORR, HAZEL Hazel Orr, the nine years old child of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Orr of Lick creek died last Wednesday of typhoid fever and was buried at the Lick creek cemetery Thursday. She had been ill 24 days. The family have the sympathy of their many friends. BRINKMEIR, BRUNO Bruno Brinkmeir of St. Louis who formerly resided near here was shot and killed Friday night by a St. Louis policeman while resisting arrest. Friday, August 29, 1902 UPSHAW, THOMAS B. UPSHAW, WILLIE Friday evening Willie Upshaw, aged 18 years, spent considerable time about town in Salem and did not go to his father's house where he makes his home until close to the hour of midnight. Soon after he entered the house, loud talking, followed by a pistol shot and screaming, were heard. The first arrivals upon the scene of the disturbance found Thomas B. Upshaw, the father, lying on the upper porch suffering from a pistol shot would just over the left nipple, and Mrs. Upshaw in one of the bedrooms, suffering from a shot which had made six abrasions of the skin, none of which are considered to be dangerous. Willie had left the house, and a little after daylight Saturday morning his lifeless body was found about 100 yards from the Upshaw residence, with a bullet hole squarely in the center of the forehead. Since Mr. Upshaw's second marriage the Upshaw children, three daughters and one son, have not entertained the most kindly feeling toward their stepmother, Willie being the only one of the four staying at the Upshaw home. He returned home last night slightly under the influence of liquor. It is believed that he killed his father while the latter was trying to protect the stepmother and that on realizing the enormity of his crime, took his own life in the manner described. DELANO, WILL J. Will J. Delano died at his residence in this city Tuesday afternoon, August 26, at 4 p.m. The funeral was conducted this morning at 10 o'clock at the home by Rev. T. T. Hays, pastor of the Presbyterian church and consisted of songs by the choir, followed by a short talk by the minister with a song at the grave. The interment was at the U. P. cemetery. Mr. Delano was born May 7, 1834, in Eagle Harbor, N.Y., being 68 years, three months and 10 days old when he died. He came to Cuba in 1891 and has lived here since. He was held in high esteem by the people of the community and the feeling of sorrow at his death is universal. Friday, September 12, 1902 ANTHONY, MRS. NANCY Vilander. Rev. L. B. McCaslin preached the funeral of Mrs. Nancy Anthony at Anthonies Mill Sunday. Friday, September 19, 1902 HANSEL, MRS. PRICE Bourbon. The remains of Mrs. Price Hansel, who died at St. James Monday, were brought here Tuesday for interment in the Rock cemetery. DELCOUR, INFANT New Rock. The infant child of Matta and Fred Declour died Thursday evening and was buried Friday afternoon at the Rock cemetery. HOLLOW, INFANT The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Hollow of Sullivan died Monday afternoon and was buried here Tuesday. The child was only a little over a week old. The parents have the sympathy of their many Cuba friends. Friday, September 26, 1902 HENRY, MRS. ELIZABETH Mrs. Elizabeth Henry, wife of P. A. Henry, died at her home near Cuba Thursday, September 18, after a short illness. The funeral was conducted at the house by Eld. D. W. Turnure Saturday morning and the interment took place at the Delhi cemetery. Mrs. Henry was born in Columbus county, Ohio, July 14, 1842, and was 62 years, two months and four days old. She was married in the state of Iowa, September 19, 1885, and with her husband came to Crawford county seven years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Henry have been members in good standing of the church of God for 30 years. They have enjoyed the esteem and good wishes of many friends here since residing among us. The Telephone joins in the sorrow felt at the death of Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Henry was known far and wide as a lady of the highest Christian character and her death is deeply regretted by all who knew her. Her relatives, now so sadly bereaved, can look with pleasure on the well spent life which left its impress on ther world, and know that she will obtain the reward of the faithful.-D. W. Turnure. HOLLMAN, JOHN John Hollman, who has been suffering for a long time with typhoid fever, died at his home Sunday at 8:20 p.m. He was about 45 years old and leaves a wife, mother, brothers and sisters to mourn his death. The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. A. H. Russel, after which the remains were buried in the Lea cemetery. The bereaved family has the sympathy of their many friends. HOLENSHEAD, MRS. AGNES Scotia. Died, at her home, August 28, Mrs. Agnes Holenshead. She was a highly respected lady, aged 79, and had been in poor health for some time. Friday, October 10, 1902 GRADY, INFANT St. James Journal: "Mister, I believe our baby is dead." These words from a 7-year-old boy startled night operator Martin in the West Plains depot Friday night. He looked through his ticket window and saw in the waiting room a man and six children spending the night in the depot for lack of money to go to a hotel. The operator went out and found a 14-year-old girl holding a dead baby. Hackmen, railroad men and a few people waiting for a train made up a collection and sent the man and his five children to a hotel. The county took charge of the dead child. The man was VanBuren Grady, who was trying to get to relatives in Crawford county from Arkansas. Mrs. Grady died two weeks ago. Mr. Grady was for many years a familiar figure around Bourbon where he lived until about 6 years ago when he went to Shannon county and it seems from there on down to Arkansas. KEY, NORA Wilson Mills. Nora Key, youngest daughter of Noah Key, died Monday night. HOGAN, INFANT The infant child of John Hogan died Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon. The child was about a year old. The parents, who are among the best citizens of our county, have the sympathy of their many friends. Friday, October 17, 1902 FANNING, THOMAS F. Word was received by relatives here Tuesday that Thomas F. Fanning had died at his home in St. Louis shortly after midnight that morning. No particulars were given. The Post-Dispatch gave an account of it and said that his death was from drinking carbolic acid. He sat up until the rest of the family had gone to bed and shortly after midnight his wife was aroused by his heavy groaning. He was lying across a bed and in his hand was a vial containing carbolic acid. He died before a physician could reach him. The deceased was raised by Uncle John Fanning west of town, was 45 years old, has nine children. His wife was a Burrows. JACOBS, BERNARD AUGUST Bernard August Jacobs was born in Edewecht, Oldenburg, Germania, February 4, 1837, came to this country in 1868, settled on Brush creek at his late residence in 1874 and died October 11, 1902, aged 65 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He was buried Ocrober 12 at the Evans cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Cuba Lodge No. 312, A. F. & A. M., of which he was a worthy member. A large concourse of friends followed him to his last resting place. Mr. Jacobs was an upright, honorable, useful citizen and will be long remembered by a loving wife and children, as well as by a host of admiring friends. * A FRIEND- Friday, November 7, 1902 DIXOE, MRS. EFFIE Bourbon. Mrs. Effie Dixoe died at Bristow, I. T., Sunday of consumption and was brought here Monday and buried at the Cross Roads cemetery. Friday, November 14, 1902 McLAIN, JAMES W. James W. McLain died Friday morning after a long illness. He was afflicted with cancer. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon and was conducted at the family residence by Eld. D. W. Turnure, pastor of the Baptist Church, to which Mr. McLain had belonged for 17 years. The services at the grave were conducted by Cuba Post G.A.R., of which institution the deceased had been a faithful member since its organization. The deceased was born May 10, 1833, and was 58 years, five months and 27 days old at the time of his death. He was highly respected by all who knew him and his wife has the sympathy of the entire community in her bereavement. SOUDERS, MARGARET Oak Hill. Margaret, wife of James Souders, died Saturday of consumption. The funeral was preached Monday at noon by Rev. Oels of Bourbon after which she was laid to rest in the cemetery. The husband and family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. PENNOCK, ASA LEONARD Hinch. Your correspondent was called to Sullivan Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother, Asa Leonard Pennock, who was killed Friday in an accident on the Colorado railroad. He was foreman of a gang of men who were widening the cuts along the new road and sloping them back to prevent cave-ins. They had prepared three blasts, and fired the fuses and gone to places of safety. Two of the blasts exploded and the other one hung fire. The men thought that it either had gone off at the same time as one of the others or was not going to explode. They all approached the blast at the same time and just as it went off. A man named Rapp was killed instantly. Patrick Doyle died in an hour, Pennock lived for an hour and thirty minutes, and five others died before sunrise Saturday. How many more were injured, I was unable to ascertain. Pennock's remains were buried in the Old Buffalo cemetery near Sullivan. He was 41 years, 11 months and one day old, having been born in Washington county December 6, 1860. There were 22 men in the gang at the time of the accident and those killed were hit by the falling debris. Friday, November 21, 1902 ESSMAN, MRS. Bourbon. Henry Essman received a telegram Saturday night that his mother was dead in Chillicothe, Ohio. Friday, November 28, 1902 SWEETIN, JESSE Jesse Sweetin died at the family homestead, one mile west of Cuba, Saturday, November 22, 1902 at 9:30 p.m., aged 86 years, five months and 22 days. The funeral was conducted at the U. P. church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. J. S. Harris. The interrment was in the Cuba cemetery where the wife of the deceased was buried six years ago. Father Sweetin was one of the oldest settlers of this county and his life was closely interwoven with the history of our county. He was born in Perry county, Kentucky, May 30, 1816 and moved from that state to Indiana with his father in 1826. He was married there January 15, 1836 to Elizabeth Smith, who had come from Harlan county, Kentucky, with her older sister. She was the sister of the late Judge Nocle Smith of Harlan county, Kentucky. Mr. Sweetin moved to Missouri in 1840 and settled first in Pulaski, now Phelps county. He remained there until 1852 when he moved to Crawford county and has lived here from that time until his death. He leaves five sons, A. B., David S., Stephen, Joe, C. and W. H. Sweetin, who are all well advanced in years the eldest being 66 years old and the youngest 52. Father Sweetin always lived in peace with his fellowman and died in peace with God and man. The Telephone extends condolence to the sorrowing relatives and friends. JONES, JOSEPH G. Former Cuba Boy Dies. Pine Bluff (Ark.) Daily Graphic: Joseph G. Jones, aged seventeen years died Sunday of hydrophobia at his home in the West End. The deceased was the son of F. G. Jones, who is connected with the St. Louis Stave and Lumber company. This is the first death to occur in Pine Bluff from hydrophobia in many years. The unfortunate young man was bitten by a dog several years ago, and the effects of the bite were just asserted about last Wednesday. Drs. Galligher and Troupe attended during the last days of his life, but could not successfully combat with the boy's terrible affliction. During the last few days of his life when the case became fully developed his sufferings were excrutiating. Dying for drink the sight of water threw him into spasms and in that condition he remained until death relieved him. Friday, December 19, 1902 PAUL, JOHN Bourbon. John Paul died of consumption at 7 p.m. Saturday at the residence of his brother, William Paul, two miles west of Bourbon. Deceased was a highly respected young man and leaves a large number of friends. The remains were buried Monday afternoon in the old Bourbon cemetery beside the grave of his mother. His father, four brothers and four sisters survive him. ZIMMER, MR. Leasburg. _____ Zimmer of near Coffeyton died of dropsy at his home Thursday at 10 p.m. and was buried in the Catholic cemetery Saturday at 1 p.m. COGAN, MRS. Oak Grove. L. Rudolph's daughter, Mrs. Cogan died in St. Louis last week. The remains were brought out here Saturday, accompanied by her husand, brother, and two sisters, and was buried Sunday. Deceased was born and raised in this community and was well and favorably known here, but for a number of years has resided in St. Louis. A husband and two little chldren, a father, one brother and four sisters are left to mourn her early demise. Friday, December 26, 1902 MAULE, MILTON Milton Maule died of typhoid pneumonia in Medford, Oregon, December 7. He was the son of the late Azariah L. Maule of Cuba and brother of Levi Maule of Oak Grove. The deceased was 50 years and 11 months old. He worked with his brother for many years in the painting business and came to Cuba from Ohio shortly after his brother did, 24 years ago, to work on the High School and First National Bank buildings and other large jobs they contracted in Phelps and Crawford counties. The deceased will be remembered as a fine workman, upright and honest in all his dealings. The worthy family he leaves have the sympathy of many friends here and elsewhere. DAVIS, MRS. G. W. Word was received here Monday morning of the death of Mrs. G. W. Davis at St. James that morning. She was the daughter of Thos. Glosser and formerly lived near Iron Ridge. The interrment was on Tuesday at 11 o'clock. She is remembered by many of the former residents of the county and her parents have the sympathy of a host of friends. PAUL, JOHN It has just become known that John Paul an account of whose death occurred in last week's Telephone carried $1000 insurance in the Ben Hur Society and was a member of a lodge in St. Louis, and that his father, Lionel Paul, is made the beneficiary. This comes as a great surprise to his father as none of the family knew he carried a policy on his life. Lionel Paul received a message to come to St. Louis last Saturday and as soon as the proper papers which contain proof of death can be made out he will receive the money. TREECE, ADA Oak Hill. Ada, the 18 months old daughter of Ell Treece died last week and was buried at the Hamilton cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. ==================================================================== 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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