ARNOLD OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== ARNOLD, Charles 1852 - 1928 Charles Arnold's Life Work Ended - The spirit of Charles Arnold went quietly into eternity at 1 a.m., Friday, September 28th, at his home on North 2nd street. His death came almost without warning as he had always been so well and strong, suffering only with occasional twinges of rheumatism, but nothing serious. He had sold his livery and feed stable a year ago and since then found much at home to occupy his mind and time being ever busy. He had been bright and happy all day, helping his wife plan the work for fall. He retired about 8:10 feeling well, while she stayed up working on a quilt. Very shortly he called to his wife and complained of feeling ill and got up, saying he could not get his breath. She gave him some medicine but he grew worse and she summoned the doctor and his sister, Mrs. Frank Hall, and nephew, W. F. Hall. Everything human power could do was tried, but he went in to eternity unafraid at 1 a.m. He realized the end was near and said he was ready, the only thing he hated was to leave his beloved wife. He was born at Bryan, Ohio, March 17, 1852. When he was about 17 years old he moved with his parents to Henry county and his parents settled on the place now occupied by his niece, Mrs. Frank Gildersleeve. He started to learn the blacksmithing trade when he was 17 under his father, but came to Clinton and completed it under John Oxley. About 40 years ago he bought the building on the corner of North Main and Green streets, for a blacksmith shop, which was a familiar landmark in Clinton until the fall of 1927 when it was purchased by Harry Coss, who constructed a modern garage there. He was united in marriage to Miss Bina Link, Dec. 6, 1881. The first few years after their marriage he followed his trade in contracts for railroad construction and they traveled a great deal. Then returned to Clinton and started his shop and was known as Clinton's leading blacksmith until about ten years ago, when he sold out the blacksmith shop and run a livery and feed stable. Mr. Arnold had a rugged honesty that made friends of people of all classes. He ever kept up with the news of the nation and world as well as locally. At his shop and feed stable, men gathered and discussed great issues. It was a happy meeting place under his genial hospitality. As he lived near a mile from his business he drove a horse back and forth to work, past the writer's home for more than 35 years. There was always a cheery nod and word of greeting for our family, the same when we passed his place of business. We missed him after he went out of business. Apparently he was glad to quit business and always found something to do to help his beloved wife. He assisted his wife nurse her sister, who was ill so long in their home some months ago. He planned out things to do, ever busy - but after all there must have been the desire for the down town life. They had talked of moving to California, returning with their daughter, Miss Louise, when she went in September, but could not decide to leave the old home permanently at that time but were still considering leaving in November, but he said if they went they must decide definitely to stay, as he did not like moving about. Deceased was a good neighbor and friend, never leaving a kindly act undone. He was a member of the M.W.A. He leaves to comfort his beloved wife, two children, Miss Louise Arnold, who teaches music and art in the schools of Redlands, California and one son, Charles, who is employed on the Live Stock Exchange in Kansas City. He also leaves four sisters - Mrs. Frank Hall and Mrs. Charles Major, both of Clinton; Mrs. James Elder, of Shawnee Mound; Mrs. Frank Elder, of Bryan, Ohio. His son arrived a few hours after his death and Miss Louise Arnold came home Sunday afternoon. Rev. Lindsey conducted the funeral at his late home on North 2nd street, Monday. Interment in Englewood. The pallbearers were: W. W. Gutridge, J. C. Wheeler, Ed Stauch, Charley Cordray, W. H. Leonard and C. E. Counselman. ARNOLD, Dorothy Virginia WILLIAMS 1916 - 1957 Mrs. C. E. Arnold Leukemia Victim - Mrs. Clarence E. Arnold, 40, of Lewis, a victim of leukemia, died about 1:15 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Windsor Hospital where she had been for a week. Mrs. Arnold, ill since Apr. 1, had been hospitalized there previously for several weeks, then spent two weeks at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sept. 12, at the Clinton Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roy Reichert of High Point officiating, assisted by the Rev. Hugh Sperry. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery. Dorothy Virginia Williams was born Dec. 14, 1916, in Henry County, south of Clinton, the fourth eldest of eight children of Estes and Mary Braun Williams. She was reared and educated in the New Harmony Community and on Oct. 1, 1938, married Clarence E. Arnold. During her husband's tour of duty with the Coast Guard, she remained with him as he was transferred to various bases. Upon being discharged in 1945 and after a short time here they made their home in the northwest, Washington and Oregon states. They returned to the midwest in 1950, spending two years at Sunflower, Kan. For the past four years they have resided at Lewis where they owned and operated a grocery for some time. Mrs. Arnold assisted her husband in the grocery and made many friends with her friendly, cheerful disposition. In early girlhood she united with the Golden Gate Baptist Church. Two children were born to the Arnolds, one preceding the mother in death. A devoted wife, mother and loyal companion, Mrs. Arnold held a deep interest in her family and friends who treasure the memory of her pleasant smile, her congeniality and thoughtfulness. Surviving are the husband, Clarence E. and 9- year-old son, Larry Mike, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Estes (Mary) Williams, 215 N. Second Street, Clinton; three sisters, Mrs. Daisy Plumb, Sunflower, Kan., Mrs. Ellen Daly, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Parks, Calhoun; four brothers, Philip and Russell of Kansas City, Mo., John Estes, Gruver, Tex., and Paul of Windsor; a number of other relatives and many friends. ARNOLD, Lizzie Annette YORK 1854 - 1888 Clinton MO, Sep 8 1888 - Mrs. George Arnold departed this life September 5, after being confined to her bed many weary months with consumption, watched over by husband, mother and devoted friends. Her maiden name was Lizzie York and she was born April 6, 1854 in Kankakee City, Ill. and married Geo. Arnold October 5, 1873. Leaves a husband, mother and two children in this city, one sister in Chicago and two in Kansas City to grieve her departure. Remains laid away in Englewood. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================