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Autogram
May 8, 1930
Tompson, Jim Frank
JIM FRANK TOMSON DIES IN FLORIDA
James Frank Tomson, familiarly known to Tuscumbia
friends as Jim Frank Tomson, died at his home in Lecanto, Florida,
April 23rd, after an illness of more than two years.
Mr. Tomson was born in Tennessee October 23, 1855.
He being 71 years and 6 months old at the time of his death. He was
a son of Joseph H. D Tompson, who was a prominent minister, editor and
music writer of the
seventies and eighties. James Frank was married early in life
to Miss Mattie E Richardson,
daughter of Moses G. H. Richardson (now deceased) and a sister of P.
P. Richardson of Tuscumbia. To this union four children were born;
W. P. Tomson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Maude M. Robertson, Canaan, Mo., Fred
A Tomson of Eldon, and Daisy E. Kincaid, who died at Cincinnati, Ohio.
After the death of his first wife he then married Mary E. Williams
of Oaktown, Indiana. To this union five children were born, four
of whom survive--George, Paul, Ralph, and Margaret Tomson. Mr. Tomson
was married the third time to Miss S. E. Mead, of Middleton, Tenn., and
three children from this union survive.
Mr. Tomson has many relatives in Miller
County where he spent most of his early life and all these sympatize with
the family in their bereavement.
Weitz, Tony
Iberia Sentinel
February, 1953
FINAL RITES FOR TONY WEITZ OF TUSCUMBIA
Tony Weitz, the son of Nicholas and Martha Birdsong
Weitz, was born near Tuscumbia, August 13, 1875 and passed away at the
Humphreys Osteopathic Hospital in Tuscumbia, Saturday morning, January
31, 1953.
Memorial services were held for him
on Monday afternoon, February 2, at First Christian Church, Tuscumbia with
the pastor, Rev. John D. Jenkins, officiating.
Tony had resided in the Tuscumbia vicinity during
all of his life, most of which time was spent in farming.
On May 23, 1897 he was united in marriage
to Angie Wyrick, who preceded him in death on May 20, 1951. Their
onloy child, Lura (Mrs. Perry Hawkins) of Union, Missouri survives.
Other surviving relatives include one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Sisson;
Bowling Green, Mo.: one brother, Wesly, Tuscumbia, Mo.; several other
relatives and many friends.
In 18997 Mr. Weitz confessed his faith in
Christ at the Hopewell Christian Church in near Tuscumbia; for the past
35 years he had been a faithful member of the First Christian Church
in Tuscumbia.
Pallbearers were; John Doherty, Jr., Guy Hix,
Jim Weitz, Carl Bridges, Ralph and Stanley Adcock.
A men's quartet--D. O Barron, D. E. Kallenbach,
Oliver Brockman and Wes Condra, with Homer C. Wright piano accompanist,
rendered the memoriial hymns and music.
Interment was in the Tuscumbia Cemetery
Draffen, John
March 17, 1927
Statesman
JOHN DRAFFEN DEAD
DEATH CAME TO POPULAR MAIL CLERK IN HIS 42ND YEAR AT ST. LOUIS.
BURIED AT FREEDOM.
The people of Versailles and community were
saddened to hear of the death of John F.Draffen, son of the late
John Draffen and Anna Draffen of Versailles at his home, in St. Louis at
5224 Itaska Street, March 10, 1927. John was stricken with
the flu about two weeks before his death and meningitis developed, terminating
his life after intense suffering.. John was a popular mail clerk
running on the Rock Island between Kansas City and St. Louis, a position
he had held efficiently for many years. He owned a home in St. Louis
and was happy in his surroundings. He was raised on a farm near Versaillesand
was well known here as a splendid young man and had many friends.
John F. Draffen was born March 18, 1885, at
Bunceton, Missouri. He was married to Miss Eva Sims, daughter of
Mrs. and Mrs. J. W. Sims, now of Texas, September 12, 1911. Besides his
wife he leaves a son, John F. Draffen, Jr., his mother, two brothers and
a sister, Mrs. C. P. Letchworth, all of Versailles. His father John Draffen,
and one sister, Miss Lizzie, preceded him in death. John united with
Compton Heights Baptist Church in 1914, and all of his family were members
of the same church. In 1922, they transfrerred their membership to
Kings Highway Baptist Church because it was handier for them. Soon
afterwards he was ordained a deacon in his church. His pastor,
Rev. R. J. Rendleman wrote a nice letter to John's relatives and friends
at Versailles, saying John had acquitted himself like a Christian gentleman
as a member of this church and was held in high
esteem by all that knew him.
The remains were brought to Versailles on
Friday morning over the Rock Island and taken to his mother's home where
they were held till afternoon, Saturday when they were taken to Freedom
church wereh Rev. J. B. Sims conducted the funeral services in the
presence of a great throng of people,old neighbors and friends. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Andrews, Beatrice
Miller Co Autogram
17 September, 1931
Beatrice Andrews was born February
4, 1906; died September 10, 1931; being at the time of her death 25 years,
7 months, and 6 days old. She was born and reared near Iberia, Mo.
She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrews. She was
united in marriage to Henry Keeth on Sept. 7, 1920. To this union
3 children were born--2 boys and one girl. She also
leaves to mourn her --father, mother, aged grandmother, and three sisters.
She joined the Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill at age 15. Funeral
services were held there.
Partial obituary---poem omitted
Simpson, Ira
Advertiser
June, 1964
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR IRA SIMPSON, 87
William Ira Simpson, 87, a longtime resident of
the Spring Garden community, died at 11;45 p. m. Thursday, May 28,
at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. He had been hospitalized
for several days.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at
Spring Garden Baptist Church where Mr. Simpson held membership.
The Rev. H. w. Gadd conducted the service.
Interment was in Spring Garden cemetery under
the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon. Pallbearers were
Louie Wallis, Willard Henley, Fred Haldiman, Willard Abbett, Parker Henley,
and Ed Tellman.
Mr. Simpson was born September 18, 1876 at Acadamy,
California, a son of William D and Sarah Henley Simpson.
He is survived by two sisters, Miss
Ada Simpson of the home and Mrs. W. E. Johnston of Eldon and one brother
Otto Simpson of Kansas City.
He was a retired farmer and stockman
Holst, Mary J.
Statesman
MARY J. HOST DEAD
Mrs. Mary J. Holst, of near Gravois Mills,
passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Phillip Marriott, Friday
March 13, 1935 She was 73 years old at the time of her
passing. Mary Josephine Meyer Holst was born August 23, 1861,
in Salem, Illinois. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Meyer
who came to Missouri and settled near Gravois Mills, when Mrs.
Holst was still a small child. It was here that Aunt Mary as
she was familiarly known grew to womanhood, and made friends with all whom
she came in contact with. Mary Josephine Meyer was married
to Marion A. Holst February 17, 1884, to this union were born seven children,
six girls and one boy. Two girls died in infancy, the son,
George M. Holst passed away April 17,
1935. She leaves four daughters and one sister and five grandchildren,
and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
The surviving children are Mrs. Phillip
Marriott of Gravois, Mills, in whose home she passed away: Mrs. Mamie
Owens, Miss Bessie Holst, and Mrs. Carrie Bell Dykier, all of Chicago,
Illinois; and a daughter in law, Mrs. May Holst of Gravois Mills.
Funeral serices were conducted
by Rev. J. B. Bomar, of Tipton.
Interment was made in the Holst
Cemetery on a hill overlooking the old home where she lived so long.
Tabor, James T.
Autogram
January 12, 1961
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT MT. UNION FOR JAMES T. TABOR
Funeral services for James Thomas Tabor
were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Mt. Union Church of Christ near Brumley,
with Virgil Smith officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
under the direction of the Humphrey Funeral Home of Iberia.
Mr. Tabor, son of Dillwood and Sarah
Tabor, was born in Pulaski County, on June 17, 1878, and passed away at
his home near Iberia, last Friday at the age of 82 years.
On March 17, 1903, he was united in
marriage to his wife, Dora, who survives. To this union four children
were born.
Early in life he united with the Church
of Christ.
Mr. Tabor leaves his wife, Dora of the
home; two sons, Walter and Glenn of Iberia; one daughter, Wilma
Stanton, of Iberia; three sisters, Felicia Martin of Lebanon, Mae Allsup,
Richland and Bessie Johnson, of Maplewood; two brothers, Robert of St.
Louis and Fred, of Richland; and four grandsons.
He was preceded in death
by one daughter, Gladys.
Huhman, Clemens D.
24 January, 1946
Autogram
CLEMENS B. HUHMAN DIES IN NEW MEXICO
Word was received
here on January 17th of the unexpected death of Clemens B. Huhman,
43, son of Mrs. Elizabeth and the late Frank Huhmann, at Sante Fe, New
Mexico.
In poor health for several years,
Mr. Huhmann, on the advice of his doctor, went to New Mexico to seek recovery.
However, he contracted influenza and was found dead in a cabin by the camp
owner.
Mr. Huhmann is survived by his
aged mother, three brothers, Leo of Ironton, Mo., Emil of Beemer,
Nebraska, and Bruno of Clarion, Iowa, and two sisters, Miss Sophia
and Mrs. Agnes Schaffer, of St. Louis. Two sisters preceded him in
death, Mrs. Mathilda Lueckenhoff and Mrs. Ida Boeckmann.
The body was removed to
the home of his mother in St. Elizabeth and on Thursday, January 24, following
a Requiem High Mass at 9 a. m. the remains were laid to rest in the parish
cemetery.
Attending the funeral
were his brothers, Leo and Bruno; sisters Sophia and Mrs. Agnes Schaeffer,
the latters husband and children: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Boeckmann of
O"Keene, Oklahoma: Sophia Kroll, Mrs. John Lauf, Sam and Victor
Kroll, and George Doerhoff of Jefferson City; Mrs. Barnard Morff
of St. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Sanning of Marys Home.
Wyrick, Sadie
Autogram
6 June, 1963
SERVICES HELD AT MT. ZION FOR MRS. ALVIN WYRICK
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Mt.
Zion Christian Church for Mrs. Sadie Wyrick, the wife of James Alvin
Wyrick. Mrs. Wyrick, 77, died at 5;55 a. m. Friday at the family
home two miles southwest of Tuscumbia.
She had been in failing health for several months.
Mrs. Wyrick, daughter of William and Tabitha
McNally Vannatta, was born in Miller County February 15, 1886.
She spent her childhood and attended school in this county.
On June 1, 1902, she and Mr. Wyrick were married
at Tuscumbia. They were the parents of 11 children, nine of
whom survive.
All of her married life had been spent in the same
neighborhood and the past 14 years at the same home where she passed away.
Early in life she became a member of the Mt. Zion
Christian Church, and was active in the work of the church.
In addition to her husband Alvin, of the home, survivors
include one daughter, Mrs. Ocra Adcock, of Tuscumbia, eight sons, Calvin
and Gail of Tuscumbia, Clinton of Tonganoxie, Kansas, Clay of Caro, Michigan,
Ray of Uthy, Michigan, Clarence and Earl of Modesto, California and Churchhill
of Ulman; one brother Oliver Vannatta, of Tuscumbia; 25 grandchildren
and 24 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son
Homer in 1936, and one daughter Grace Martin, in 1961.
The Rev. Mark Sooter officiated at the services
Sunday. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of
Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.
Kelly, Mrs. John
Eldon Advertiser
Mrs. John Kelly, died 20 Feb. 1903 at her home near Galdstone.
Mrs. Kelly, formerly Miss I J Blosser, was born in Coshocton, Ohio
on June 10, 1867 and moved to Missouri in 1887. She married John
F. Kelly of Morgan Co., MO on February 22, 1888. She leaves a husband,
daughter, mother, brother and two sisters.
McGee X.X.
January 12, 1961
Eldon Advertiser
X. X. McGEE DIES OF HEART ATTACK AT MATTOON, ILLINOIS
X.X. (Xennie) McGee, a former resident of Tuscumbia, died
Friday at his home, 2621 Prairie, Mattoon, Illinois, as the result of a
heart attack.
He was the son of the late Dr. J. H. and Eliza Cummings
McGee, and the great grandson of Daniel Cummings, one of the first settlers
of Tuscumbia of the early 1800's.
Mr. McGee had been an oil broker for many
years in Illinois. He grew to young manhood in Tuscumbia.
He leaves his wife, the former Lillie Clarke,
and a son X. X. McGee, Jr. of Mattoon; a daughter, Mrs. V. H. (Lalouise)
Wright of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren,
and a sister, Mrs. Phil (Lalla) Hawkin, of Wichita.
Services and burial were in Mattoon
Godfrey, Charles W.
Miller County Autogram
10 December, 1936
CHARLES W. GODFREY, 87, PASSED AWAY SATURDAY
Charles W. Godfrey, a pioneer citizen of Eldon,
passed away Sunday morning at 10;30 at the age of 87 years. Mr. Godfrey
had been feeble a number of years due to infirmities of old age.
Mr. Godfrey was perhaps known best to most
people throughout the county by reason of his having operated a hotel at
Eldon on Maple street, just south of the Missouri Pacific station, for
44 years. He served several terms as justice of
peace of Saline Township.
He is survived by his wife, and had he lived
until the 29th of this month they would have observed their 64th wedding
anniversary.
He also leaves to mourn his passing
three children--Mrs. H. S. Kilgore and Guy T. Godfrey of Eldon and Mrs.
Marble -------of Oklahoma.
Funeral services were conducted at the
Phillips Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon and interment was in the Eldon
Cemetery
Franklin, Sarah
4 May, 1939
Autogram
MRS. SARAH FRANKLIN PASSED AWAY NEAR OLEAN AT AGE OF 84 YEARS
Sarah Elizabeth Spalding was born August 28,
1854, and departed this life April 28,1939, at her home near Olean, being
at the time of her death 84 years and eight months old.
She was married to Andrew H. Franklin
January 17, 1875, who preceded her in death February 1, 1895. To
this union seven children were born---William Elmer, Susan Ellen, Ruben
Alton, James Perry, Rosa Lee, Carrie Melzona, and Thomas Logan. Four
children preceded her in death---Susan Ellen in 1879, Rosa Lee in
1909, Carrie Melzona in 1907 and Thomas Logan in 1895. Besides
her own children she raised to womanhood two granddaughters Misses Anna
and Misses Mabel Franklin.
She professed her faith in Christ in young
womanhood and lived a faithful Christian until the time of her death.
She was a charter member of the Mt.Pleasant Christian Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing three
sons--Elmer of Olean; Ault of Eldon; and James of Golden City,
eleven grandchildren and five great grand-children. Besides her children
and grandchildren she leaves one brother, William V. Spalding
of Olean, and two half-brothers and two half-sisters, namely: Elijah Clay
of Tallulah, Louisiana, Thomas Clay of Olean, Mrs. Lucille Pitchford of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Emma Clay Russell of Olean.
Aunt Sarah, as she was commonly called,
will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. She was a
good and useful citizen, always ready to help at any time.
Funeral Services were held at the home
Sunday afternoon at one-thirty o'clock by Rev. A. L. Alexander of Eldon.
Burial was made in the Salem Cemetery, near Eldon, beside her husband and
four children. Phillips Funeral Home was in
charge. Pall bearers were Joe Weaver, Maurice Weaver, Floyd Miller,
Neil Oliver, Norman Graham and Donald Parkes. Flower girls were Chlorine
and Dorene Franklin, Sarah Dean and Gertrude Jackson, Lois Dean Weaver
and Sarah Lou Parkes.
Relatives who attended from a distance
were Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin of Golden City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs.
George Jackson and children of Kansas City, Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. George
Oliver of Carthage, Mo.
"Tis God alone who knows our heartache,
Tis God alone who sees our tears,
As they fall in sweet remembrance
Of the one we loved so dear."
Coffman, Laura Ellen
March 28, 1963
Autogram-Sentinel
MRS. COFFMAN, 87, LONGTIME RESIDENT OF COUNTY, DIES
Mrs. Laura Ellen Coffman, 87, of Eldon, a resident
of Miller County throughout most of her lifetime, died at 11 p. m.
Sunday. She had been paralyzed the past eight years.
She passed away at the home of Mrs. Irene
McCluskey, 214 W. Eighth St., where she had been staying for two years.
Mrs. Coffman, daughter of Greenville and Sarah
Boyd, was born in this county September 15, 1875, and spent her childhood
and attended school in this county.
She was first married to Sherman Roark, who
passed away in August, 1904.
In 1905, she was married to James Coffman.
He preceded her in death in 1951.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Vesta
Vail of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Opal Boyle of Lawrence, Kansas and Mrs.
Jeannette Peterson of Kansas City, Kansas; three sons, Raymond Roark
of Kansas City, Doris Coffman of Chesterfield, and Ferril Coffman of Eldon;
34 grandchildren; 68 great grandchildren; two brothers, John Boyd of Eldon,
and Ed Boyd of Iberia; and one sister, Mrs. Willis Rowden, of Iberia.
In addition to her parents and her husband,
she was preceded in death by two daughters.
Mrs. Coffman was a member of the Assembly
of God Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday
at Kays Chapel in Eldon with the Rev. Ed Boan officiating.
Burial was in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Sullens, Leonard F.
Eldon Advertiser
March 19, 1942
L. F. SULLENS DIES AT ETTERVILLE HOME
Leonard F. Sullens was born Nov. 16, 1865 in Miller
County, Mo., the son of Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Sullens, who were also
natives of Miller County, his father being a minister in the
Christian Church for many years. Mr. Sullens was one of a family
of 8 children, all of whom, with his parents have passed into the Great
Beyond, except one brother, Pink Sullens, of Olean, who alone survives.
Mr. Sullens had been seriously ill the past few
weeks, passing away at his home in Etterville, March 15, 1942, aged
76 Years, 2 months, and 29 days. Early in life, he gave his
heart to the Savior following in His Steps faithfull in Christian
principle and church attendance.
On May 25, 1889, he was married to Mary Templeton.
Two daughters were born to them, Mrs. Bessie Jenkins, of Los
Angeles, California and Mrs. Anna Witham, of Etterville, Mo. On January
20, 1895, this mother was called up higher
leaving her husband and two small daughters.
A second marriage occurred February 10, 1897
to Emma Florence Agee. To this union three children were born, Mrs.
Vivian Bond of Marionville, Mo., and Omar Sullens of St. Louis, Mo.;
One son Sidney, passing away at the age of 19 years, May 18, 1918.
This companion also passed into the Gloryland July 5, 1905.
October 16, 1907, he was united in marriage
to Miss Maggie Findlay, who has been a loving companion throughout
the years and who survives Mr. Sullens with his four children, 10
grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, one brother and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Mr. Sullens will long be remembered for his beautiful
music which he played on the accordian, playing often for hours
entertaining himself and those about him. He has played since
he was 14 years old, in later years broadcasting over WOS and
St. Louis radio stations many times.
He enjoyed life and his happy nature and love
of fellowman won for him a wide circle of friends who are deeply saddened
by his going. He had lived his entire life in Miller and Cole
l counties and many friends will miss him.
Funeral services were held in the Etterville
Christian Church at 2 p. m. Tuesday by the Rev. A. L. Alexander of Eldon.
Songs
were sung by members of the Etterville choir. "Shall We Gather At The
River" "I Need Thee Every Hour", and "Going Down The
Valley."
Eight small flower girls carried the
lovely floral tributes. They were Bonnie Marie Harbison; Peggy Lou
Hinds; Wilma Dale
Deffenbaugh; Mary Magdalene Thomnas; Thelma Houston; Mary
Crane; Normalee Agee and Freda Lorene Law. Pall-
bearers were W. K. Lilly, W. A. Bybee, M. E. Whittle, Earl Bond,
Raymond Sullens, and J. W. Houston.
Interment was made in the Spring Garden Cemetery
by the Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.
Smith, Jim Will
Aug. 8, 1918
Versailles Statesman
DIED IN LITTLE MORGAN
Jim Will Smith, An Old Settler In Little Morgan, Died August 1, Buried
at Otterville
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One of the best known citizens of North Morgan
was Jim Will Smith. He was well known by reason of his long
residence there and because he was an extensive farmer and stock raiser
and because he was an active citizen
all along the best lines.
Jim Will is dead. He died
Thursday night, August 1, 1918, after a long illness. He had cancer
of the stomach and was also afflicted with Bright's Disease.
Mr. Smith was born
in Otterville about 65 years ago. His father was George Smith, an
early day settler of Otterville and he was born in 1810. Jim Will was raised
on the farm. He was a brother of Frank, Alley, and Joe
Smith. Joe Smith perished in a well from the "damps" around thirty
years ago. His widow became the wife of Judge J. P. Daughtery in
later years. Jim Will also had two sisters, Rose and Mat. Rose married
Jim Bane, brother of Mrs. Dr. H. M. Ross, of Versailles, and Mat married
Mahlon White, a business man of Otterville who died several years
ago.
Jim Will Smith was married to
Josie Howell, of Otterville. Two children were born to this marriage.
This wife died more than twenty years ago and in later years he married
Sallie Luckett, of Lookout, Mo., and four children were born to them.
Two of the boys being now in the army, one of them in France.
Mr. Smith bought a farm
in Little Morgan county thirty years ago or more and has been prosperously
engaged in farming and stock raising since moving here. He was a
prominent Odd Fellow and was a leading member in the Presbyteran
Church at Otterville. The funeral services were held Saturday. Rev.
C. Harrell, of Versailles, Mr. Smith's former pastor, conducted the
service. A large crowd attended the funeral of their old friend and
neighbor. Mr. Smith was a good man, a good citizen and a well liked
neighbor.
Bultemeir, Henry
March 20, 1917
Versailles Statesman
HENRY BULTEMEIR DEAD
Henry Bultemeir, a Union soldier of the civil
war, died at his home four miles northwest of Florence Tuesday morning.
He was about 75 years old and was a good citizen. Particulars
are not available at this time. He had lived around Florence many
years and was held in high esteem there.
Boner, William
Yarnell Scrapbook
May, 1918
WILLIAM BONER DEAD
William Boner, formerly of Versailles but
lately of Sedalia where he was engaged in the merchantile business, died
at his home in that city Saturday morning of pneumonia and stomache
trouble. Mr. Boner was formerly a school teacher in Morgan county
was a man that made a good neighbor and friend. He married a daughter
of Fritz Lemler, of Florence several years ago and moved with the Lemier
family to Saline county where Mr. Boner and family lived a few years
before engaging in the merchantile business in Sedalia.
Anthony, Joe
Versailles Statesman
Jan. 1918
JOE ANTHONY DEAD
Joe Anthony, aged 74, died in Sedalia about
ten days ago and his body was taken to Syracuse for burial. Mr.
Anthony
was born west of Versailles and lived in this county for many years.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. C.
Richards of Tipton. Mr. Anthony was a brother in law to P. J.
Siegel, banker of Syracuse.
Jackson, B.H.
Eldon Advertiser
Jan. 16, 1936
FUNERAL OF B. H. JACKSON HELD AT ELDON SATURDAY
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Well Known Resident of Miller County For Over Forty-Four Years
Dies at Age of Eighty Four
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B. H. Jackson, a resident of Miller County
for more than fourty-four years, died at his home south of Eldon, January
8
at the age of 84 years. Although under a physicians care, Mr.
Jackson was able to be about his home until a short time before
his death and had been a hearty man for his age.
Benjamine Howard Jackson, son of Woods and
Mary Jackson, was born December 14, 1851 in Moniteau Co. He was married
to Mary Lamm in 1872 and to them one son, Orsino Jackson, was born. Mrs.
Jackson died In April, 1884. Oct. 26, 1886, Mr. Jackson was married
to Leona Madole and to this union eleven children were born. Three
sons, Ben, Howard and Hero Jackson, preceded their father in death.
Two of the sons, Howard and Hero, died while in U. S. Army service.
Mr. Jackson is survived by his devoted wife
and nine children, Orsino Jackson of Okemah, Okla., Elder Murray
Jackson, Frank Jackson and Mrs. Lulu Foote of Eldon, Mrs. Mame Harrison,
Mrs. Ella Wilkerson and Mrs. Ruth Lavely of Kansas City, Mo., Miss
Emma Jackson of Topeka, Kansas, and Dewey Jackson of near Marshall,
Mo. All of whom were present for the funeral.
Besides the immediate family Mr. Jackson is
survived by a sister, Mrs. Lavonia Easley, of Kansas City, Mo., a
brother George
Jackson, of Sedalia, twenty-two grandchildren and ten great grand children.
Mr. Jackson united with the Primitive Baptist
Church at Big Rock in 1881 and lived a faithful member. He
was a spiritually
minded man and sometimes spoke in public of God's Goodness and mercy.
As a man in the community he was trusted and
neighbors and people generally had conficence in him because he lived
his religion day by day.
The funeral was conducted by Elder Lem H.
Clevenger of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and the Rev. A. L. Alexander,
at the
Eldon Christian Church and at Big Rock Church, west of Barnett. Burial
was made at Big Rock Cemetery with Phillips Funeral Home Service.
Haywood, Mrs. Thomas
Tipton Times
March 25, 1921
MRS. HAYWOOD THOMAS DROPPED DEAD AT SUPPER
A gloom was cast over the Fortuna community Monday night
by the sudden death of one of the most highly respected
women of that town.
Mrs. A. H. Thomas died Monday evening, March 21,
1921.
Her death was caused by a stroke of apolexy which
came while she was at supper.
Before her marriage she was Miss
Lavina Lewis, daughter of the late James R. and Sarah E. Lewis of Morgan
County. She was born Sept. 3, 1863. June 21, 1881, she was
united in marriage to A. H. Thomas. To them were born three daughters
and one son who with the husband survives.
partial obituary this is all I got....
Piercey, Walter
Eldon Advertiser
Jan 15, 1936
Walter Piercey of Olean, was bitten through the finger
by a dog Sunday and Tuesday after the dog had been shot and the head examined
at the State Department in Jefferson City, it was found that the dog had
been suffering from a severe attack of rabies. Mr. Piercey will start
the new treatments.
partial article.
Weaver, James
Eldon Advertiser
June 3, 1920
OBITUARY OF JAMES WEAVER
James Weaver passed away at his home
near Olean, Mo., Tuesday, May 25, 1920. He had been in ill health
for about five years, however he had not been confined to his room until
the last seven weeks.
He was born in Ross County, Ohio, May 17,
1860, having come to this state when a young man. He was married
to Maggie Miller, daughter of the late P. S. Miller, August 3, 1884.
To this union one child was born. On May 13, 1900 he was married to Minnie
Baker, daughter of Judge J. M. Baker, of Etterville. To this union two
children were born. He is survived by the widow and three sons, W.
M. Weaver, Joe Weaver and Maurice Weaver, also two brothers and one sister,
John Weaver, Clarksburg, Ohio, Zack Weaver, Barnett, Mo. and Mrs. Clara
Dyer, Russellville, Mo.
He joined the Christian church at Mt. Pleasant,
Mo., a number of years ago and lived a consistent member until the
end. Funeral services were conducted from the home by Rev. J. C.
Thompson, of Eldon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery.
The community has lost a useful citizen.
He will be greatly missed by his neighbors as well as by his family
Houser, Benton
June 3, 1920
Eldon Advertiser
Benton Houser was born in Miller County, Mo., December
6, 1840 and died May 18, 1920, age 79 years, 5 months, 12 days. He
was married to Victoria Moore October 15, 1860. Five children were
born to this union, three of whom survive him, Mrs. Vona Houser and Edgar
Houser both of Missouri and Berry Howser of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They
were with him during his illness. The other two children preceded
him, one in infancy and the other, a son Lee died only a few weeks
ago. Mrs. Howser died April 15,
1888.
Mr. Howser was a good farmer and a good neighbor.
He bore his suffering very patiently to the last. We only hope he
is at rest in that home beyond. He leaves many friends and relatives to
mourn their loss. The body was laid to rest Wednesday in the Birdsong
Cemetery.
Card of Thanks signed by; Mrs. Vona Houser, Mrs. Vina Houser,
Berry Houser and Edgar Houser.
Farris, Andrew J.
Eldon Advertiser
May 13, 1920
Andrew J. Farris Dead
Andrew J. Farris died at his home one and
one half miles northwest of Enon at 1;00 Saturday morning of neuralgia
of the heart. He was 54 years, 4 months and 8 days old.
He is survived by his aged mother, wife, and step- son, also two
sisters, Mrs. Wm. Bartsch and Mrs. Frank Lowery of Olean and
five brothers located at different points which we failed to learn
Mr. Farris
had been in failing health for some time but was sick only about
two hours before the end came. Interment took place Sunday
at 10;00 o'clock in the Farris Cemetery near Enon.
same paper and same page on different column
Died Suddenly
Andy Farris died at his home near Enon,
Mo., on Friday night, May 7th, 1920. Death was caused by a
Paralytic Stroke. He worked all Friday evening plowing some ground
to plant corn in after which he ate a hearty supper, and went to bed feeling
well as common. About midnight, he got up and stepped out in another
room and fell dead. He was born January 29th, 1866 and was 54 years
old. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Tillie Farris, also his father
and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Farris and one sister and five brothers,
Mrs. Frank Lauroy, Olean Mo., Lige Farris, California, Mo., Dell Farris,
Sedalia, Mo., and Bud, Dock, and Charley of Enon, Mo. Funeral services
were held at the Farris Cemetery near Enon, Mo., amid a number of
his relatives Sunday, May 9th.
Buster, child of Walter
Eldon Advertiser
Feb. 19, 1920
The death angel has again visited the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter
Buster and took from them another of their little children on Feb.
9, 1920. The little body was laid in the Eugene Cemetery to wait for the
ingathering of the little children. Mr. and Mrs. Buster have the
sympathy of a host of friends.
Rev. J. H. Browning
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