| Obit For | Clifton Rhodes Eidson |
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| Headline | Cliffton R. Eidson Dies - End Comes to Well Known Citizen, July 28, Following Paralytic Stroke |
| Text | We are missing that familiar form, hearty hand shake and pleasant daily greeting, that signified good fellowship and friendliness to this fellow man, that was daily practiced by Cliffton R. Eidson, with everybody. He did not pass a stranger by, but extended to him a welcoming hand and friendly greeting. After about a week's sickness, he passed away at his home north of this city, at 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning, July 28, of paralysis and heart trouble, aged 76 years, 5 months and 11 days. He was born Feb.. 17, 1841, near Franklin, Logan County, Ky., and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Eidson. He grew to manhood there and came to Missouri, just before the commencement of the civil war and located in Henry county. He had lived in Bates and Sullivan County. When the war of the sixties came on, he enlisted on the side of the Confederate states and served with Gen. Sterling Price and was in Cassville, Oct 31, 1861. When Claiborne Jackson's legislature assembled in this city, and heard Mr. Jackson made a speech from the south side of the old brick court house. This session of legislature continued to Nov. 7, 1861. After the war closed he returned to Kentucky, where he continued to reside until 1872, when he moved to Henry County, Mo., and in 1879, he moved to Barry County, and purchased the farm of the late Seaburn M. Johnson out on the Washburn road six miles., where he continued to reside until his removal to this city. At the age of 25 years, he united with Christian Church in Kentucky and on leaving that state secured his letter, but never united with any other church. He was a believer in Holy writ, but interpreted it, according to his own peculiar views and practiced it in the same manner. He was an honest man, never winked at dishonesty, paid his debts and expected everybody else to do the same. He was of a very kind disposition and a great liver of children with whom he enjoyed talking to. He was liberal with worthy poor people and would really assist the unfortunates. He was married twice both having died. The following children were born: c. Ralph Eidson of Denver, Col., Mrs. Engenia Hutchens of Cassville, R. 1, Mss Jemima and Phillip B. Eidson of Cassville. The remains were conveyed to Washburn Prairie Cemetery, and in the shade of the oaks in the church yard, Rev. J. S. McQueen of the Christian Church conducted very impressive funeral services, Sunday afternoon, assisted by Rev. Ed. Chappell of this city, to a large number of old acquaintances who had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to an old friend. The remains were interred in the cemetery there beside his loved ones. The following were pall bearers: H. P. Sons, J. S. Davis, C. M. Landis, James Talbert, J. R. Wallen and Guy Isabell. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | August 4, 1917, Saturday |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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