[CAIN, MORRIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 19, 1880
--Morris Cain, a section hand at Elmo, was killed in a cut just west of that place, last Saturday night. His wife was sick and after all the regular trains had passed, he, in company with four or five others, boarded a hand car to go up in to Iowa, where his mother-in-law lived to get her to come down to his house. While in a cut they were met by an extra caboose and engine which threw them all from the track, killing the above named man instantly. Coroner Phillips held an inquest on Sunday over his dead body. His remains were brought to Maryville Monday and interred in the Catholic cemetery.
[See following entry for a correction to this entry.]
[CAIN, MORRIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 26, 1880
A Correction. Elmo, August 24, 1880
I see by the piece you had in your paper about Morris Kane's death. I would like to have you put this in. It was Mr. Ryan's mother-in-law that we were going to Blanchard after and not Morris Kane's mother-in-law. We were on a hand car and when we got about half way there was an engine backing down. There were six of us on the hand car. The telegraph operator of Elmo was with us, when one of the men said jump and we all jumped except poor Morris Kane. A. Jumper.
[CAMPBELL, ALLEN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 19, 1881
The Way of Earth. Death of Mr. Allen Campbell, Father of Dr. S. V. Campbell.
When the aged are seized with illness death is generally anticipated. In this case there had been a gradual declining for some months past and his demise was more the result of the giving away of his physical powers than of any particular disease. Had he lived until next January he would have arrived at the ripe old age of seventy-four years. He was born on the 31st of January, 1808, in Woodford county, Kentucky, eight miles from Frankfort. He married Emily Vawter in Vernon, county seat of Jennings county, Indiana, on the 6th day of August 1829, in which county and vicinity he resided until in October, 1880, when he came to Maryville and has since resided with his son, Dr. S. [mith] V. [awter] Campbell. His wife died July 8, 1878. They had four children—three sons and one daughter. Mary died when young. In the death of his wife he so deeply felt the loss of a beloved companion that since that time he has patiently waited the summons to rejoin her in the land where none but the good and the pure in heart dwell. For some time past he was conscious that his stay on earth was short and never was he heard to express any regrets in consequence of the fact. Having lived a long and useful life he felt his mission here below was ended. Having finished his course, he was prepared for the applaudit, "Well and faithfully done." To thus close this earthly life is worth all the world beside. It leaves behind sweet memories that will be on perpetual record in the hearts of loved ones. His death occurred at twenty minutes past three o'clock last Sunday morning, the 15th instant. His mind was clear and rational to the last. The Doctor's two brothers, S. [olon] B. Campbell who lives at Penora, Iowa, and J. D. Campbell who lives at Vernon, Indiana, arrived last week, in response to telegrams from the Doctor and thus were all the surviving children, three sons, present at his death.
Funeral services were held at the Doctor's residence at six o'clock Sunday evening. Rev. Parker of the Methodist church offered a fervent prayer and appropriate remarks were made by Rev. Davis of the Christian church. Mr. Campbell had been a member of the Christian church for forty years.
His remains were taken to Vernon, Indiana, his old home, on the 8:10 Wabash Sunday evening train and interred, being accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. Campbell and the Doctor's two brothers.
[CAMPBELL, AMY A. DITMARS CAMPBELL]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, March 4, 1918
Funeral of Mrs. Campbell
Services Were Held This Afternoon at the Family Home on East Sixth Street—Burial in Miriam
The body of Mrs. G.[ilbert] M. Campbell, who died at 12:20 o'clock Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Derrickson of Bedford, Ia., following a very short illness of pneumonia, was brought to Maryville this morning.
Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Campbell residence, 216 East Sixth street, conducted by Rev. T. H. Wiles. Burial was in Miriam cemetery.
Mrs. Campbell was 73 years old and is survived by three daughters, Miss Ina, at home, Mrs. Derrickson of Bedford, Ia., and Mrs. A. [llen] W. [oodring] Reese of Oakley, Idaho. She is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. For the last sixteen years Mrs. Campbell's home has been in Maryville, but she had been spending the winter with her daughter in Bedford. Mr. Campbell died about two years ago.
[CAMPBELL, FRANCIS M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 31, 1884
DEATHS – Francis M. Campbell, June 30, aged 1 year, 6 months and 19 days of cholera infantum; ret by Dr Humphrey.
[CAMPBELL, GILBERT M.]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, September 8, 1915
G. M. Campbell, 77, Dead.
Was Veteran of Civil War—Had Resided in Nodaway 43 Years
Gilbert M. Campbell, 77 years old, died at six o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family home, his death following an illness of several months.
Mr. Campbell was born in Ohio county, Ind., October 30, 1838, and was the son of Alexander Campbell. He was reared on the farm and received his education in the public schools. He was living in Indiana when the civil war was in progress and on February 26, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, 52nd regiment of Indiana volunteers. He fought at Shiloh and Nashville and was in the third brigade, second division at Fort Pillow. He remained in continuous service until 1865. At the close of the war he remained in Indiana until 1872 when he came to Missouri and purchased land in Atchison township.
On December 25, 1867, Mr. Campbell was married in Iroquois county, Ill., to Miss Amy Detmars [Ditmars], who with three children survive. The children are Maud, the wife of Elmer Derrickson of Taylor county; Mary B., the wife of A. [llen] W. [oodring] Reese of Oakley, Idaho, and Ina, at home. Two children died in infancy.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral services. Mr. Campbell was a member of Nodaway lodge, No. 479, A. F. and A. M.
[CAMPBELL, GILBERT M.]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 9, 1915
Gil Campbell Dies After Long Illness
Had Lived in Nodaway County for 43 Years—Was Civil War Veteran.
Wednesday. Gilbert M. Campbell, an old resident of Nodaway County, died last night at 5:30 o'clock at his home on East Sixth street following a ten weeks illness. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Mr. Campbell was born October 30, 1876 [1838], at Rising Sun, Ind. Forty-three years ago he moved to Nodaway County and settled on a farm fourteen miles northwest of Maryville. For the past fourteen years he had lived in Maryville. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters: Miss Ina Campbell at home, Mrs. A. [llen] W. [oodring] Reece [Reese] of Oakley, Idaho, and Mrs. Elmer Derrickson of Bedford, Iowa. He also leaves two brothers and one sisters. They are L. L. Campbell of Peoria, Ill., G. R. Campbell of Monica, Ill., and Mrs. Lizzie Hayman of Napa, Cal.
Mr. Campbell was an old soldier, having been a member of Company B, Fifty-second Indiana Regiment. He served three years. Fraternally he was a member of the Masonic lodge.
[CAMPBELL, GILBERT M.]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 16, 1915
Gilbert M. Campbell – Gilbert M. Campbell was born in Ohio County, Ind., October 30, 1838, and was a son of Alexander Campbell. Gilbert M. Campbell was reared on the farm and received his education in the public schools. He was living in Indiana when the Civil War was in progress and on February 26, 1862, enlisted in Company B, Fifty-second Regiment, Indiana Volunteer infantry. He fought at Shiloh, Corinth, Nashville and was in the Third Brigade, Second Division, at Fort Pillow. He was in the service from the time of enlistment until May 1, 1865. After the close of the war he resided in Indiana until 1866 and in Illinois until 1872. He then came to Missouri and purchased wild and undeveloped country in Atchison Township.
Gilbert M. Campbell was united in marriage in Iroquois County, Ill., December 25, 1867, with Mrs. Amy Campbell, a daughter of Abraham and Eliza Ditmars. Five children were born to this union. Three who are living, Maud, the wife of Elmer Derrickson of Taylor County, Iowa, Mary B., wife of A. [llen] W.[oodring] Reece [Reese], who lives in Oakley, Idaho, and Ina, who lives at home. Two children died in infancy.
[CAMPBELL, GILBERT M.]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 16, 1915
Hold Campbell Rites Friday.
Funeral Services to be at Home Conducted by the Rev. L. M. Hale.
The funeral services for Gilbert M. Campbell, who died Tuesday afternoon will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the family home, conducted by the Rev. Lewis M. Hale, pastor of the First Baptist church.
The services at the grave in Miriam cemetery will be under the auspices of Nodaway lodge, No. 479, of Masons, of which Mr. Campbell was a member.
L. L. Campbell of Peoria, Ill. and G. R. Campbell of Monica, Ill., brothers of the deceased, arrived in Maryville this morning to attend the funeral.
[CAMPBELL, GILBERT M.]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, September 14, 1915
Arrives From Idaho.
Allen Reese of Oakley, Idaho, arrived in Maryville Saturday night to meet Mrs. Reese and children, who were called to this city several weeks ago by the illness of Mrs. Reese's father, the late G. [ilbert] M. Campbell.
[CAMPBELL, NANCY JANE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 27, 1880
--Miss Nancy Jane Campbell departed this life in this city last Sunday morning, after some four weeks illness. The disease at first was measles, but it ended in other complications and death was the result, as above stated. Her remains were interred Monday in the Odd fellows cemetery. She was thirty-eight years of age.
[CARBERT, S. F.'S INFANT] [CARL, E.'S INFANT] [GIBSON, AMI D.] [NATHMAN, DOROTHY ROSE] [NATHMAN, MICHAEL JOSEPH] [PROTZMAN, FRANK JOSEPH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 12, 1883
CLYDE – We have to report the death of several little ones since our last—as follows: Joe Nathman lost pair twin babies, E. Carl lost child 14 months old, Joseph Protzman lost one of twin babies, S. F. Carbert lost babe 2 months old, Geo. Gibson lost child 14 months old.
[CARPENTER, GEORGE P.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 16, 1884
--Burlington Junction Post: Uncle George Carpenter Sr. died at the residence of his son in Atchison township on last Monday evening. Mr. Carpenter was a native of Kentucky but came here in an early day. He was an industrious honest man and by dint of economy and hard work built himself and family a goodly amount of wealth. He was married to Miss Nancy Guilliams in April, 1839 and leaves a family of four children.
[CARR, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 7, 1881
--John Carr, son of Charles E. Carr, aged 13 years, was taken suddenly ill and died last Thursday. Mr. Carr and his son John had been working in the barn when he sent the boy to the house to get a certain tool he wanted. While on his way to the house Johnny fell on the ground, screaming aloud. Drs. Nash & Dean were summoned at once, but he was beyond the aid of medical skill and died from congestion of the brain in about four hours after being taken sick. John was a bright and promising boy, and his sudden death is a sad blow to his devoted father. The funeral took place the following Friday.
[CARVER, NILES G.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS – The funeral of Niles Carver was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city Monday forenoon. All of his living children were present. Mr. Carver was about 80 years old and for a number of years has been afflicted with Bright's disease, was an old soldier and an old resident of Nodaway county, Mo.; also for a number of years a resident of this city. Mrs. Emma McCord, his only daughter, with her family, lives in our midst and have the sincere sympathy of everyone.
[CARVER, NILES G.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
BRADDYVILLE – Died, at the home of his son Frank, Niles Carver, in the eightieth year of his age, on Aug. 11, 1900. Had he rounded out five more days he would have seen just four score years. He has been bedfast since the middle of May. Deceased was born in the state of New York, Aug. 16, 1820. In early life he came to Illinois and later to this place. He leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. He was a soldier in the civil war in an Illinois company. The interment was in the College Springs cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.
[CARVER, NILES G.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Uncle Niles Carver, an old soldier and an old resident of this community, died last Saturday at the home of his son, Frank, near Mt. Tabor, Mo. The remains were laid to rest in the Maple Mill [Hill] cemetery Monday after a short funeral service in the M. E. church at 11 o'clock.
[CARVER, NILES G.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
BRADDYVILLE – Niles Carver, an old resident of this vicinity, died at his son's home, Frank Carver, on the 11th and was buried at College Springs on the 13th. He was an old soldier, having served as a musician in some eastern regiment.
[CARVER, NILES G.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 23, 1900
Niles Carver, an old and respected citizen of Lincoln township, died at the residence of his son, Frank Carver, 5 miles northwest of Elmo, on Saturday, August 11, at p. m.
Deceased was born at Leeds, Maine, August 16, 1820, and lived there until 1850, when he moved to Pennsylvania, thence to Illinois in 1855, coming to Lincoln township in 1869, where he has made his home ever since. In his 21st year Mr. Carver was married to Almira Freeman and to them six children were born, two only of whom survive him. Mrs. Carver died in Illinois, April 20, 1862. He was married the second time to Mary E. Fuller and to them four children were born, three of whom are living.
Mr. Carver was a direct lineal descendent of John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth Colony and one of the passengers on the Mayflower. Mr. Carver had been quite poorly for several years, being lovingly cared for by his children, Mrs. Emma McCord and Frank Carver. Funeral services at M. E. church in College Springs, burial at the cemetery there, attended by all of the living children and a large number of relatives and friends, who attended to pay their last loving respects to an old neighbor, a kind friend, a loving parent and a respected citizen. – Elmo Register.
[CASE, ARTIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 5, 1883
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Mr. and Mrs. Case buried a little infant in the Guilford M. E. cemetery the 20th inst.
[CASE, LEONIDAS MCDOWELL "LEE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 22, 1880
--Capt. L. H. Case and wife have sustained a great loss in the death of their little son Lee who departed this life last Tuesday. The burial of the little one took place the following Wednesday. They have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their great bereavement.
[CASE, MATTIE MCDOWELL]
Maryville Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, January 18, 1902
Death of Mrs. Case. Wife of Capt. L. H. Case Passed Away at Her home in South Maryville Friday Night After a Short Sickness.
Mrs. Mattie Case, wife of Capt. L. [eonidas] H. Case, died at her home in South Maryville Friday night at about 11 o'clock.
The news was a surprise to Mrs. Case's friends as it was not known that she was seriously sick.
Mrs. Cases' fatal illness began Saturday immediately upon her return from Lexington, where she attended the funeral of a sister who died Jan. 3.
Mrs. Case was of an old Southern family. Her maiden name was McDowell. Her father, Daniel McDowell, was the first sheriff of Lafayette county and her grandfather was one of the governors of Virginia.
She and Captain Case had been married 25 years.
The funeral will be conducted by Rev. C. W. Webdell at the Methodist Episcopal church, South, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Interment will take place at Oak Hill cemetery.
[CASE, MATTIE MCDOWELL]
Maryville Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, January 20, 1902
Sylvester Case and wife of Bolckow attended Mrs. L. H. Case's funeral in Maryville Sunday.
[CASE, MATTIE MCDOWELL]
Nodaway Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1902
Death of Mrs. Case.
Mrs. Mattie Case, wife of Captain L. [eonidus] H. Case, was born in 1838 and died at her home in South Maryville, Friday night, January 17, 1902, at 11 o'clock, thus making her 64 years old when she passed away. Mrs. Case was ill but a few days and when the summons came, "It is enough—come up higher," she was ready. She had returned on Saturday before her death from Lexington, Missouri, where she attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. F. McFadden, whose husband was a brother of the late Governor Albert P. Morehouse of Maryville.
Mrs. Case was of an old Southern family and her maiden name was Mattie McDowell. She was well connected. Her father, Daniel McDowell, was the first sheriff of Lafayette county, Missouri, and her grandfather once occupied the governor's chair of Virginia. She was married to Captain Case twenty-five years ago. She leaves a husband, one sister and one brother, many relatives and friends to mourn her going away.
The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Episcopal Church South, by the pastor, Rev. C. Wesley Webdell. Many of the old citizens of Maryville were present to pay a last tribute of love and respect to the memory and life of this good woman who was not, because God had taken her.
The pall bearers were: John C. Curfman, John Lieber, J. W. Holt, Judge M. G. Tate, Wesley Bales, Ed McMillan. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
[CASE, MATTIE MCDOWELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1902
Death of Mrs. L. H. Case.
Died at her home in the southern part of Maryville, Friday night, January 17, 1902, at 11 o'clock, Mrs. Mattie Case, aged about 60 years.
Miss McDowell was born at Lexington, Mo. Her father, Daniel McDowell, was the first sheriff of Lafayette county and her grandfather was a governor of Virginia.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. C. W. Webdell, after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery.
The following tribute to her memory is from the pen of H. G. Case, principal of the High School at Mammoth Springs, Arkansas.
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Mattie C. Case, wife of Capt. L. [eonidas] H. Case, aged about 60 years, departed this life Jan. 17, 1902.
Mrs. Cases' maiden name was McDowell. She was born in Lexington, Mo. and married to L. H. Case in 1876 and with the exception of a few years that the family resided in Nebraska and Arkansas her home has been in Maryville, where she was well and favorably known and especially beloved by her neighbors.
One who owes his life and all to her, with sorrowing heart would pen a line in memory of a dear and loving mother. She was pure and true as steel, unselfish, she spent her life for others.
No doubt her death was hastened on account of service and sacrifice for others. Her memory will be sacred to one she loved and so tenderly nursed. God bless her and may her spirit find an abundant entrance into heaven, where we hope to meet her when this life is over.
Good bye, dear mamma, your life was not in vain. By a loving son, H. G. C.
[CASE, MATTIE MCDOWELL]
Nodaway Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1902
F. McFadden and daughter of Lexington, Missouri, are guests at the homes of Ned Morehouse and W. L. Johnson. They came here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Captain Case.
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[CASTILLO, NANCY J. "NANNIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 27, 1881
--After a long and painful illness with dropsy Miss Nannie Castello died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Capt. Gaunt, in this city last Friday night. Deceased was known and loved by a large circle of friends who will mourn her loss. Her remains were consigned to the tombs in Oak Hill cemetery on Saturday, Rev. Parker conducting the services.
[CHAMBERS, MARY A. MAXWELL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 3, 1883
Life's Troubles Over. Death of Mrs. Mary A. Chambers on Last Sunday.
It is with a deep degree of sympathy for the bereaved relatives and family that we record the death of Mrs. Mary A. Chambers, wife of J. W. Chambers, Esq., of this city. She had not enjoyed good health for a year or two past and her bodily ailments finally affected her mental powers and for the past three months she has been an inmate of Lunatic Asylum No. 2, at St. Joseph, though had her physical health improved there is but little doubt that her mind would have been restored; but as ardently as this was desired on the part of loving relatives and especially on the part of a devoted husband and three dutiful and affectionate children, fate seems to have ordained that this natural hope should not be realized. Mr. Chambers, who has ever been most faithful and constant to his afflicted wife, received word about the middle of last week that she was worse and at once went to St. Joseph. She had caught cold which developed into a kind of pneumonia and on Sunday last, about the hour of noon, the end came. Shall we say the end of life? Or, rather shall we say, the beginning of real life in the beautiful home of the soul? This is the Christian's hope. This was the hope of Mrs. Chambers, for she was a truly a pious and Christian woman. Her husband and children while they sorrow, do not sorrow as those without hope. Their love for wife and mother was too great, too strong, and is too enduring to be severed by the great mysterious change called death. Ah, yes! Love survives the tomb. Its chord reaches from earth to the blissful Summerland in the hereafter. It never dies, no never.
The remains of the deceased were brought from St. Joseph to Maryville on Monday's 10:40 train. The funeral services were held at 3:30 o'clock on Tuesday at the Christian church in this city, conducted by Rev. Cake, after which her mortal remains were consigned to the grave in Miriam cemetery.
Mrs. Chambers was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, October 15, 1844. Her maiden name was Mary A. Maxwell. Her mother lives at Mr. Chamber's. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were married in 1865. They have three children—Wm. H., aged 16 years; Wiona G., aged 14 years and Mary E., aged eleven years. Until her affliction came upon her, Mrs. Chambers was a model of true womanhood. She made friends of all with whom she came in contact. During her long illness she was the recipient of the heartfelt sympathy of all who knew her, whose sympathy is now extended to the bereaved husband and children.
[CHARLES, MATILDA ALLEN MARLIN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 31, 1884
DEATHS – Matilda Charles, July 18, aged 70 years, 5 months and 19 days, of cholera morbus; ret by Dr. Rhoades.
[CHARLES, MATILDA ALLEN MARLIN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 31, 1884
At Rest. Mrs. Matilda Charles Passes Away to the Better Land.
It is with sadness that we inform the many readers of the Democrat of the death of Mrs. Matilda Charles, mother of T.[homas] L. Marlin of Skidmore. Mrs. Matilda Charles was born January 29, 1814, in Tennessee and moved to Pettis county, Missouri, when a little girl. She lived in Pettis county until 1835 when she married Mr. Daniel Marlin and moved to Platte county, Missouri, where their only child, T.[homas] L. Marlin, was born November 16, 1839. He still survives his parents and lives in Skidmore where he is engaged in the hardware business. They lived in Platte county until the spring of 1837 when they moved to Nodaway county and settled on what is known as the Marlin farm three miles north of Graham. In the spring of 1850 Mr. Marlin went to California where he died in the fall of the same year. She remained on the farm with her son until October 5, 1864, at which time she married Mr. Martin Charles of Maryville. She lived in Maryville until the death of Mr. Charles Dec. 21, 1874. She then moved back to the old homestead and lived with her son until he moved to Skidmore. She left the farm in August 1883 and moved to Skidmore with her son. On Tuesday, July 15th, 1884, she went to see her sister Mrs. Mary Hughes north of Graham and on Thursday morning she took the cholera morbus and died Friday morning, July 18, at half past seven o'clock. Mr. Marlin did not know of his mother's sickness until they came after him and although he started immediately on receiving the intelligence, her spirit had taken its flight before his arrival.
She was a kind and loving mother and was loved and respected by all that knew her. She was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church for over fifty years. She died at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 19 days. She lived out her three score years and ten—the time allotted to man—when she was called to come up higher and be with her God, whom she had served for half a century. She has gone to reap her reward. She was faithful over a few things and He will make her ruler over many things.
[CHESTNUT, DICY CATHERINE SEVERS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 18, 1882
--Mrs. Edmond Chestnut, a sister of Mrs. N. B. Lamar, of this city and Daniel F. Severs, of Lincoln township, died at Six Corners, in the northwest part of the county, on Monday, May 15th, at 6 A. M. Mrs. Chestnut had been sick for some time and her death was not unexpected.
[CLARK, HULDAH TEMPLETON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 4, 1884
Mrs. Clark, wife of Solomon Clark, who lives three miles west of Pickering, died on last Saturday morning. She with her husband was at the fair last Friday and was taken sick on the fair grounds with hemorrhage of the bowels. They took her home and she died the next morning as above stated.
[CLARY, SARAH ELIZABETH HOWELL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 7, 1884
--Mrs. Clarey, who lived near the K. C. depot, died Tuesday evening.
[CLARY, SARAH ELIZABETH HOWELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 14, 1884
Mrs. Uriah Clary died of the flux on Wednesday and was buried Friday. She was an elderly lady.
[CLARY, URIAH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
Uriah Clary was born in Marion county, Indiana, December 9, 1827, and came to Missouri in an early day and settled in Platte City, where he was married April 16, 1852. He lost his wife Aug 5, 1884. He was only sick about two days and died Saturday evening, Nov 17, 1888, from the effect of a congestive chill. He leaves four daughters and three sons, with a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. His funeral services were conducted by Rev J J Cox from the First M E church, at 10 a m, Tuesday, Nov 20, and he was buried in Miriam cemetery.
[CLARY, URIAH]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
--Uriah Clary died at his home in Maryville, Saturday night, Nov. 17, 1888. He was born in Marion county, Indiana, December 9, 1827, but moved in early life to Platte City, Mo., where he was married April 16, 1852. In August 1875, he moved his family to Maryville which place has since been his home. His wife died here on August 2, 1884. Mr. Clary was converted about three years ago and joined the M. E. church. He was taken with a congestive chill last Thursday and only lived two days. His funeral was conducted from the First M. E. church by his pastor, Rev J. H. Cox, Tuesday, November 20, at 10:30 o'clock a. m., after which he was buried in Oak Hill cemetery. He leaves several daughters, all married.
[CLELLAND, JOHN T.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 4, 1883
Sudden Death. John T. Clelland Found Dead in Bed in a Chicago Hotel.
With sorrow we write that John T. Clelland is no more, he having died at Chicago, Ills., at an early hour on the 1st inst. He had been afflicted for some time with an abscess on the neck which had been operated on and it was hoped he was permanently cured from its effects. Last Sunday night he went to his room in a Chicago hotel and in company with a gentleman friend retired for the night, the two occupying separate beds. About 3 o'clock in the morning his companion heard him groan and called to him, but hearing no response supposed he had gone to sleep. His room mate went to sleep again and awoke about 6 o'clock and called to John to get up but finding he did not do so went to his bed to wake him and found he was dead. An inquest was held, and the verdict of the jury was that his death resulted from the effects of an abscess on the neck. His remains were brought to Maryville for burial in charge of his brother-in-law, Geo. Anderson, last Wednesday morning when they were taken to the residence of Wes McMacken where Rev Gerhart held services at 3 o'clock. The remains were followed to Oak Hill cemetery by a large concourse of citizens and laid to rest by the side of his sister Mrs. Celia West. Deceased was born and raised in Nodaway county and was about 35 years of age at the time of his death. For some time past he had been travelling for a Chicago wholesale clothing firm by whom he was highly esteemed.
He was a splendid salesman and universally popular and his untimely death will be sad news to his legion of friends in Nodaway county. He was the only remaining child of Mrs. Elizabeth Clelland and a son-in-law of Joseph Anderson. His devoted mother and wife have the sympathy of all in their great affliction
[CLEMENS, GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 30, 1882
GUILFORD – George Clemens, an honored citizen who lived near the Andrew county line, died one day last week of pneumonia.
[CLOSE, HANNAH MILLER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 12, 1883
--Rev. A. [lfred] C. [hristian] Gann and wife left Monday evening for Belleview [Bellevue], Ohio, being called there by the death of Mrs. Gann's mother. They will be absent two or three weeks.
[CLYBORNE, ELECTA HARRIET SHAW]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1883
--Mrs. W. L. Clyburn, sister of Mrs. C. A. Anthony and Mrs. D. R. Eversole, died last Sunday near Council Grove, Kansas. Her remains were brought to Maryville and funeral services held by Rev. Workman at the residence of C. A. Anthony Wednesday morning after which she was buried in Oak Hill cemetery.
[COLBURN, HERBERT O.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1883
--Herbert O. Colburn, aged abut 16 years, son of Mrs. Chas. E. Carr, died at the residence of his parents four miles southeast of Maryville, Sunday night, Nov. 18, from inflammation of the bowels. Services were held at the family residence by Elder Fort, Tuesday, Nov. 20th, after which the remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
[COLLIER, ORLA PEARL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 6, 1884
--We omitted, unintentionally, last week, to notice the death of Orla Pearl, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.[eorge] B. Collier, who was buried on Tuesday of last week.
[COLLINS, JOHN DEGUERMORE]
New Market Herald (New Market, Iowa), Thursday, December 29, 1921
SIAM – Word was received Saturday from New Mexico that John Collins had passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Snow.
[COLLINS, NELLIE PEARL WARD]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 29, 1974
Nellie Collins, 91, Final Rites Held August 20
Funeral services for Mrs. Walter (Nellie Pearl) Collins, 91, of Bedford, formerly of Siam and New Market, held August 20 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Collins died at Colonial Manor in Bedford August 18, 1974. Interment was at Shearer Cemetery, near Siam.
Nellie Pearl Collins, daughter of William and Clara Clauson Ward, was born near Siam, in Polk township, Taylor County Iowa, August 10, 1883.
She attended school and grew to maturity in the Siam community. In February 1904 she was united in marriage to Walter R. Collins, and they lived in the Siam neighborhood.
Four sons were born to this union, Howard, Albert, Russell and George and all have preceded their mother in death. Her husband, Walter, died in 1942.
Following her husband's death she moved to New Market, where she continued to reside until ill health caused her to require nursing care and she entered the nursing home in Bedford.
Left to cherish her memory are one sister, Elizabeth Walker, of Lawton, Oklahoma; two grandsons; two granddaughters; 10 great grandchildren; a daughter in law, Edna P. Collins, who has given her both love and care in looking after her needs.
She was a member of the Church of Christ, New Market, Iowa and attended as long as health permitted.
She was a kind and loving wife, mother, sister and friend and she will be sadly missed.
[COLLINS, MARTHA LENORA "NORA"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 27, 1882
Died, April 6th, 1882, of pneumonia fever, Martha Lenora Collins, daughter of Peter and Frances Collins, aged two years, seven months and twenty-one days. Nora was of a lovely and amiable disposition, full of life and loved by all; but the prattle of her little tongue and the clatter of her little feet will be heard no more on earth. [Poem not transcribed.]
[COLLINS, MARY ELLEN COX]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 13, 1880
--Mrs. Mary C. Collins, mother of Mrs. S. L. Craig, died at the residence of S. [ilas] L. [eonidas] Craig, on the 6th inst., after eight months of intense suffering from cancer. She was brought here from Louisville, Ky., where she resided, some three weeks previous to her death, thinking a change of scenery and climate might benefit her, but she sank rapidly till death released her from her sufferings. She was 57 years of age, a member of the Presbyterian church and died as she had lived, full of faith in her eternal peace and happiness beyond the grave. Her husband, Richard H. Collins, Esq., the Kentucky historian, did not arrive till after she had died. He left on the 7th inst. with the body for Maysville, Ky., for interment there.
[COLLINS, WATSON ARMENIUS' INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 29, 1880
ARKOE – W. A. Collins and wife had the misfortune lately to lose their infant child.
[COLLINS, WATSON ARMENIUS]
Watson A. Collins – Watson A. Collins, retired cement worker, resident of Council Bluffs for thirty-eight years, died Thursday at 6 p. m. at his home at 2435 Sixth avenue. Death was due to Bright's disease.
The body was removed to the Jackson mortuary pending funeral services which will be held Sunday at 4 p. m. at the Seventh Day Adventist church, Story and Bluff streets, with Rev. J. R. Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill cemetery.
Mr. Collins is survived by his widow, Mary E. Collins, and two sons, Charles E. and Elmer W. Collins, all of Council Bluffs; five daughters, Mrs. Jack Donovan, Mrs. Grover De Bar, Mrs. Everett Grimes, Mrs. Carl Hak Miller [Hakmiller] and Mrs. James Dellinger, all of Council Bluffs; a brother, Peter Collins, Elk City, Kan., nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
[COLLINS, WATSON ARMENIUS]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Saturday, March 21, 1931
Funeral services for Watson A. Collins will be held Sunday at 4 p. m. at the Seventh Day Adventist church, Bluff and Story streets. Rev. J. R. Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Hill cemetery. The body was removed from Jackson's funeral home Friday evening to the residence, 2435 Sixth avenue, where it will remain until the hour of the funeral.
CONNOR, NANCY REED]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 1, 1884
--Mrs. James Conner, mother of Mrs. James Storm and Mrs. A. M. Campbell, died at the residence of Mr. Campbell last Saturday morning and was buried the following Monday in Miriam cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Elder Robert White. Deceased was 61 years of age and was found dead in her bed. She had been afflicted for some time past with heart disease.
[CONRAD, GERTRUDE KÜNG]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 17, 1881
--Rev. Father Ignatius and John have received the sad intelligence of the death of their mother. A requiem mass was celebrated in St. Joe on last Monday morning for the repose of her soul, at which Father Ignatius officiated, assisted by the Rev. Father John, Bishop Hogan being present. Five sons of this good and noble woman, who has passed away to the better land, now wear the priestly robes of the Catholic church.
[CONRAD, GERTRUDE KÜNG]
St. Joseph Gazette (St. Joseph, Missouri), Saturday, February 19, 1881
The Mother's Mind.
This celebration, in honor of the late Mrs. Gertrude Conrad, who died a month ago, took place Thursday at the Cathedral. The solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated by the late Mrs. Conrad's son, the Rt. Rev. Abbott Conrad of Conception, assisted by his three brothers, the Rev. Father Ignatius Conrad, Pius Conrad and Jno. Conrad, the presence of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Hogan, the very Rev. Linnenkamp, vicar general, and several priests and a large congregation. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Father Adelhelm of Maryville, in his usual pleasant but impressive style. The church was appropriately draped, and the choir rendered the requiem beautifully. Rev. Father Ignatius wishes to thank all who attended.
[Note: The last name has been anglicized to King in some records.]
[CONROY, BRIDGET REGAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – We regret to report the death of Mrs. Conroy, wife of Owen Conroy, which occurred on the 13th inst. she leaves a kind husband and three children to mourn her loss. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew her. May her soul rest in peace is the wish of her many friends.
[CONROY, BRIDGET REGAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
CLYDE – Mrs. Owen Conroy died very suddenly at her home last Friday and was interred at Conception on Saturday.
[CONROY, OWEN EUGENE]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Saturday, December 14, 1889
Owen Conroy died at the family residence, Twelfth and Mitchell avenue, last night, of lead poisoning. Deceased was a painter by trade. He was fifty-five years of age and his funeral will occur tomorrow.
[CONROY, OWEN EUGENE]
St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, Missouri), Sunday, December 15, 1889
CONROY – Owen Conroy, aged 55 years, died at his residence on Mitchell avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, at 11:50 Friday night after a three weeks illness of catarrh of the lungs. The funeral will take place today at St. Patrick's church at 1:30 p. m. and the interment will be at Calvary.
[Note: The same announcement was published in the St. Joseph Herald, December 15, 1889.]
[COOK, EDDIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 4, 1882
LOWER ELKHORN – Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Cook were called upon to mourn the loss of their little son Eddie, who died April 24th after a brief illness.
[COSS, ELIZABETH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 1, 1883
DEATHS – Elizabeth Coss, Sept. 26, 1883, age 1 year, 6 months and 17 days. Cause of death diptheria; buried at Quitman; Donnel & Batin, undertakers. Certificate returned by Dr. Manning.
[COSS, EMANUEL M.]
St. Joseph Gazette (St. Joseph, Missouri), Sunday, December 25, 1921
COSS -Emanuel Coss, 75 years old, died at 10:30 o'clock Saturday night at his home, 1223 South Eleventh street. He was a retired grading contractor and had been a resident of St. Joseph for forty-five years. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, as follows: Dewey and Leo Coss, Miss Nellie Coss and Mrs. Oscar Tarter of St. Joseph and Mrs. Myrtle Vaughn of Coalinga, Cal. The body has been removed to the Rock undertaking rooms.
[COSS, INEZ MARIE SPEAR]
St. Joseph Gazette (St. Joseph, Missouri), Wednesday, February 15, 1922
COSS – Mrs. Inez Coss, 62 years old, 703 Angelique street, widow of Emanuel Coss, died at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at a local hospital. She is survived by two sons, Dewey and Leo of St. Joseph and three daughters, Nellie Coss and Mrs. Oscar Tartar of St. Joseph and Mrs. Chester Vaughn of Coalinga, Cal. The funeral will be at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from Rock's funeral home, the Rev. E. C. Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Ashland cemetery.
[COSTLOW, GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 28, 1884
--Geo. R. Costlow, of whose sickness we made mention last week, departed this life on the morning of the 23d, at 2 o'clock, after a four-weeks illness of typhoid fever. He was buried at the Burlington Junction cemetery last Sunday where services were held at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Warner. George was an exemplary young many and a good business man for one of his age. He was 26 years old. His former home was near Chillicothe, Ohio. The death of one so young, active and useful is peculiarly sad.
[COULTER, MINNIE, - 1883]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 1, 1883
--Minnie Coulter, a young lady well known in Maryville, departed this life last Saturday morning. She was buried on Sunday at one o'clock at the Myrtle Tree cemetery. Miss Coulter attended the Normal here last fall. During the time she was attending it, while taking a buggy ride, the horse ran away and she was thrown out and so badly hurt that she never recovered from the effects of the fall. The disease developed into consumption. She was an estimable young lady, and her death is mourned by the entire community.
[CRABB, ROY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 16, 1883
Roy E. Crabb, infant son of R. L. and Sadia Crabb, died at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Moore, on the 31st day of July, aged 11 months and 26 days. His funeral was preached at the residence by Rev. Lewis of the M. E. church, and he was buried in Miriam cemetery, south of Maryville. His suffering was only of short duration, he being sick only four days with dysentery. [Poem not transcribed.]
[CRABB, SARAH EMILLY "SADIE" MOORE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 26, 1891
--Mrs. R. L. Crabb, wife of the postmaster and storekeeper at Bedison, died Monday at 1 o'clock p. m. after an illness of about six weeks. Deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. Two children have already preceded her to the grave. Her funeral services were conducted this morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Christian Church at Bedison, after which her remains were brought to Maryville and laid to rest this noon in the family lot in Miriam Cemetery.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Weekly Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune, November 26, 1891.]
[CRAIG, JANET]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1880
--An infant child of J. [oshua] M. [orris] Craig at Barnard died on last Monday.
[CRAIG, JOSEPH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 19, 1882
--Joseph Craig, Sr., father of L. N. Craig of this city, departed this life Wednesday, October 11th at his home in Carroll county, Ky. Deceased was a kind and affectionate father and lived an exemplary life. The news of his death will be heard with sorrow by his many friends in Nodaway county.
[CRANOR, MANLOVE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), October 4, 1883
--Col Manlove Cranor, grandfather of Mrs. Ernest Saunders, died last week at his residence in Gentry county. Col Cranor was once engaged in business in Maryville and was well known throughout Northwest Mo.
[CRICKETT, MARY C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 24, 1880
Death of Mary C. Crickett.
The many friends of Miss Crickett will learn with profound sorrow of her decease. Her health had been gradually declining for the past year but up to the day before she died she had been feeling as well as she had for some time past. The fatal disease, consumption, had fastened itself in her system and in the very prime and usefulness of her life she was called away. Her death occurred Sunday evening about half past seven o'clock. It was painless and easy—like going to peaceful sleep. Miss Crickett was a sister of Mrs. A. W. Penny of this city, at whose residence she died. She has a sister in Illinois and a brother in Harrison county, this state, and a brother in Oregon. She was born in Delaware county, Ohio, in the year 1855 and consequently was about twenty-four years of age. She has been in Nodaway county seven years and has followed school teaching during that period. She was very efficient and thorough as a teacher. The past two scholastic years she taught a department in the Maryville public school and was much beloved and respected by both patrons and pupils. Of gentle, amiable, disposition she made friends of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday at four o'clock P. M., conducted by Rev. A. D. Workman. At the conclusion of the services at the church, her remains were followed to Miriam cemetery by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances and consigned to the grave, there to await the summons of her Divine Master to rise and enter into life eternal. She had been for years a member of the Presbyterian church. A truly noble, Christian young lady has been called to her reward.
[CRIGER, WILLIAM'S INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 8, 1883
--W. [illiam] W. Crigger of Atchison township, lost an infant son January 27.
[CRITCHFIELD, JAMES]
LOWER ELKHORN -- Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 10, 1882
Mr. James Critchfield died at the residence of his son John, on the 2nd of August in his 89th year, after an illness of twelve days. His wife died eight years ago and since that time his children have done all in their power to make his declining years happy. During his last illness he was kindly ministered to by loving hands, his children having left their homes and gathered round him to comfort and care for him in his last moments. Deceased had long been a member of the Christian Church. He was buried in the Groves Cemetery on Thursday last. Funeral sermon will be preached at Grange hall next Sunday, at 11 A. M.
[CROY, ALICE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 8, 1881
RABBIT HILL – Alice Croy, aged about eleven years, died last Tuesday with diptheria. Her death casts a gloom over the entire community.
[CULVERSON, JOHN M.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 20, 1891
--J. [ohn] M. Culverson died of rheumatism of the heart Tuesday night, August 18, 1891. Mr. Culverson was forty five years of age the 19th of last February. He was married to Martha Adcock in Davis county, Iowa, January 1, 1866; came to Maryville the spring of 1876 and lived on a farm for three years. He then moved to town and has ever since engaged in the livery business. He was the father of seven children, four of whom, and his devoted wife, survive him, namely, Cora C., wife of A. S. Robey, Charles A.[ustin], Carrie E. and Mamie B. He was a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. N. McCash at the Christian church in Maryville, at 3:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Following were the pallbearers: Actual—J. F. Owen, G. W. Turner, A. M. Campbell, R. W. Miller, Fred Caughlin, C. P. Denny. Honorary—James W. Storms, W. C. Franks, J. M. Hosmer, Joe Craig, G. L. Wilfly, Jas. Saunders.
[CULVERSON, JOHN M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 20, 1891
Death of J. M. Culverson.
This sad event occurred Tuesday night after a sickness since the 29th of July. His ailment was rheumatism of the heart. Mr. Culverson was forty-five years of age the 19th of last February. He was married to Martha Adcock in Davis county, Iowa, January 1, 1866. Came to Maryville the Spring of 1876 and lived on a farm for three years, and then moved to town and has been engaged in the livery business since. He was the father of seven children, four of whom and his devoted wife, survive him, namely, Cora C. [assandra], wife of A.[rthur] S. [ilcott] Robey, Charles A. [ustin], Carrie E. and Mamie B. he was a member of the Christian Church, a kind husband, loving father, good citizen and an upright man.
The funeral services were held this Thursday at 3:30 p. m. at the Christian church, conducted by the pastor, Elder I. N. McCash and the burial took place in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Culverson had $2,000 insurance in the Woodmen of the World order. Mrs. Culverson and the children have the heartfelt sympathy of all in the community. During the long sickness of her husband, she was an angel of mercy constantly by his side, ministering to his wants. John M. Culverson was a generous, kind-hearted man and much more charitable than his means justified. A good man has been called home. May the sorrowing ones find comfort in the promises of Divine Revelation.
The following are honorary pallbearers: J. W. Storm, W. C. Frank, J. M. Hosmer, Jos. Craig, George L. Wilfley and J. H. Saunders.
Actual pallbearers: J. F. Owen, G. W. Turner, A. M. Campbell, R. W. Miller, F. H. Coughlan and Chas. P. Denny.
[CULVERSON, JOHN M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 20, 1891
--Dr. Frank Culverson of Greenfield, Iowa, is here to attend the funeral of his brother, J. [ohn] M. Culverson; also Charles Coffin, a nephew of the deceased; and Wm. Jones and family of Quitman, Mr. Jones being a brother-in-law.
[CULVERSON, JOHN M.'S INFANT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 5, 1882
--J. M. Culverson buried an infant son last Monday.
[CURREN, STEPHEN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
Death of Father Curren.
Died of consumption, February 25th, at his residence, one mile east of Clearmont, Stephen Curren; aged 67 years, 4 months and 1 day.
Father Curren was born in Delaware county, Ohio, October 24, 1816, and was married to Clarissa Stratton, October 25, 1838, and moved to this county in the spring of 1863. For over thirty years he suffered from the disease of which he died, but notwithstanding his affliction he was an active Christian, and many can testify to his example as such, set before them during the twenty years he lived in this community. He was converted in 1848 and in May of that year was baptised by Elder Joseph Mason and united with the Baptist church in Delaware county, Ohio, and in June 1854, was ordained a deacon.
During his last illness he fully realized that his sufferings were almost over and spoke with calmness and resignation of his departure. On Sabbath morning, the day before his death, in conversation with those who watched, he quoted the words of David: "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me," and said that he was experiencing the reality of that truth. He arranged all his business affairs and gave directions for his burial as though only going on a journey. He remained rational to the last moment, making signs to his children after he became speechless.
On February 27 his funeral sermon was preached in the Clearmont Baptist church by Elder Tilbury, pastor of the church, from 2d Cor. v-1, to a large congregation and after the sermon it was remarked that it made those present feel like rejoicing rather than sorrowing, even though so good a man had gone from their midst. Truly we may say "Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
[DARDEN, CHARLES A.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 18, 1883
DEATHS – Charles A. Darden of cholera infantum, July 13, at Graham, aged 6 mos. and 12 days.
[DAVAULT, BERTA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 18, 1883
DEATHS – Berta Devault, of fever, Sept 14, at Elmo, aged 5 years.
[Note: The last name is spelled Davault on her parent's headstone.]
[DAVAULT, ISAAC]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, December 2, 1921
Obituary, Isaac Davault – Last Friday Evening as nature was sinking to repose, the spirit of Isaac Davault forsook its frail tenement of clay and winged its way to that celestial clime where the weary find rest.
Mr. Davault was old, very old, and had lived here a long time. He was universally respected, and his going away leaves a void not easily filled.
Funeral services Sunday afternoon at the M. E. Church South, sermon by the pastor, E. J. Speer and burial at Oddfellows cemetery west of town.
Isaac Davault was born near Kingsport, Tenn., Sept. 14, 1831, moved to Missouri when a young man and settled near Maryville, Mo. From there he moved to a farm near Braddyville, Iowa, from there to Elmo, Mo., where he has lived the remainder of his life.
He was married to Mrs. Sara C. [atharine] Rutlege [Rutledge] Clever [Cleaver], June the 20th, 1865. He was the father of 15 children, five of whom survive him, ten preceding him.
He leaves a wife, five children, twenty-eight grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
He united with the Methodist Church of Elmo and has been a faithful servant of God ever since. Owing to failing health he had not been privileged to attend church for several years but has belonged to the Home Department of the S. S.
A good and faithful man has gone from our community. May God bless and protect the bereaved family. E. J. Speer.
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[DAVIS, HIRAM A.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 3, 1880
Another Old Settler Gone
Hiram Davis was born in Giles county, Va., August 5, 1798, and died at the residence of his son-in-law, Rev. Geo. W. Litts, in Nodaway county, Mo., May 29, 1880, aged nearly eighty-two years.
The subject of this notice was married to Nancy R. Bateman, in the year 1817. There was born unto them ten children—eight sons and two daughters—one daughter and two sons preceded him to the better land. He immigrated with his family to Missouri in 1845 and settled in Davis county, where he lived till the fall of 1851, when he moved to Nodaway county and settled the place known as the 16-mile-house. Here his wife died April 11, 1861. In 1862 he was married again to Mrs. Sarah Martin of Platte county. in 1863, owing to the misfortunes of war and the actions and influence of bad men he had to leave the country to save his life and consequently was reduced to poverty in his declining years. He returned to Nodaway county in 1866 and has since lived near his old home. He had been a faithful and consistent member of the M. E. church, south, for forty-eight years and the religion that supported him these long years sustained him in death. He died trusting in his Saviour and in hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave. His remains were followed on last Sunday by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends to the Littsville cemetery where they were deposited in the tomb to await the general judgment. G. W. L.
[DAVIS, CATHARINE "KATE" MCCANN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 7, 1884
--Mrs. William Davis, who resides near Arkoe, died last Tuesday night and is to be buried this Thursday in the Catholic cemetery of this city.
[DAVIS, CATHARINE "KATE" MCCANN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 14, 1884
At Rest. Mrs. Catharine Davis Passes away to the Better Land.
Died at her home near Arkoe, Mo., on the evening of the 6th inst., Catharine (nee Kate McCann), wife of William Davis, of puerperal fever. A large concourse of friends and relatives followed her remains to St. Mary's Catholic cemetery in this city where they were laid to rest July 8th, appropriate services being conducted by Father Pembroke. Kate was a bright girl and a loving and dutiful wife. On the 28th day of May 1867, in the city of Philadelphia, Penn., she became the loving wife of Wm. Davis. Heaven blessed their union with five children for the youngest of whom she gave up her life in bearing "His cross that she might wear a crown." She was a professed Catholic and the beautiful simplicity of her manners, chaste and courteous demeanor and charitable good will towards all will ever endear her name to those of her friends and neighbors who had the good fortune to know her as she was, the kind friend, the tender mother and loving wife. May she rest in peace. A Friend.
[DEARING, CELA/CELIA CAMERON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 11, 1881
--Mrs. Cela Dearing, wife of George Dearing, died last Monday morning after a sickness of several months. She was a devoted mother and a loving wife and had been for a number of years a worthy member of the M. E. church. her funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church, south, Tuesday morning, by Rev. Bolen, after which the remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Miriam cemetery.
[DEARING, JACOB ALPHEUS "JAKE"]
Shawnee News-Star (Shawnee, Oklahoma), Wednesday, October 20, 1926
Funeral Services for J. A. Dearing 3 O'Clock Today
The funeral of J. [acob] A. [lpheus] Dearing, who passed away at his home, 1109 North Union street Monday evening following an illness of a number of weeks, will be held this afternoon at the home at three o'clock.
Mr. Dearing was born at Barnard, Mo., August 19, 1860. He had lived in Shawnee for the past seventeen years where he was highly respected for his integrity and high business standards. Mr. Dearing on first coming to Shawnee was for a number of years associated with the Stone Hardware company and for the past several years was engaged in the furniture business, for the past year being associated with his brother-in-law, J. T. Rosser, at 306 East Main street.
Mr. Dearing is survived by his wife, to whom he was married at Oklahoma City fourteen years ago; a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Mamie Wagoner, who lives in Santa Ana, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Pryune of Colorado Springs and a brother, Mortimer Dearing, of Kansas City, Mo.
If it is possible for him to come, the Rev. J. T. Ogles of Blackwell, boyhood friend of Mr. Dearing, will come to Shawnee to conduct the funeral services, the Rev. W. A. Merrill, pastor of the First Christian church of which Mr. Dearing was a member, assisting with the services. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery.
[DEARING, LUCIE MONTGOMERY ELLIS]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 23, 1911
Former Barnard Woman Dies in Shawnee, Okla. Mrs. Jacob Dearing Passes Away From Complication of Diseases Friday. Is To Be Buried Near Salem. Body Will Be brought to Barnard on Saturday Evening and Taken to Home Neighborhood for Burial Sunday.
News of the death of Mrs. Jacob Dearing of Shawnee, Okla., a former well known resident of Barnard, was received here Friday evening by friends of the Dearing family. Mrs. Dearing had an attack of apoplexy about a week ago, which brought about her death.
The body will be brought to Barnard Saturday evening. The funeral services will probably be held at Salem church, near where she lived for years, burial taking place in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Dearing was about 50 years old. She was born in the south part of the county. She was a member of the Montgomery family. Her first marriage was to the son of Dr. Ellis, who died shortly afterwards. A few years afterwards Mrs. Ellis married Mr. Dearing, who was engaged in business in Barnard for many years. Until three years ago Mr. Dearing was senior member of the hardware firm of Dearing and McFarland. At that time he sold out in order to move to Oklahoma, where he again engaged in the hardware business.
Local friends of the family had heard of the poor condition of her health and had been expecting her death.
No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dearing, but a son, Tom Ellis, of Oklahoma City, was born to her by a former marriage. A brother, West Montgomery, lives in Shawnee, Okla.
Mrs. Dearing was one of the best known women around Barnard and the southern part of the county. She had many friends in Maryville and in other sections of the county.
[DEARING, LUCIE MONTGOMERY ELLIS]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 28, 1911
Barnard Woman Dies at Shawnee, Okla. Mrs. Jacob Dearing Passes Away From Complication of Diseases Friday.
News of the death of Mrs. Jacob Dearing of Shawnee, Okla., a former well known resident of Barnard, was received here Friday evening by friends of the Dearing family. Mrs. Dearing had an attack of apoplexy about a week ago, which brought about her death.
Mrs. Dearing was about 50 years old. She was born in the south part of the county. She was a member of the Montgomery family. Her first marriage was to the son of Dr. Ellis, who died shortly afterwards. A few years afterwards Mrs. Ellis married Mr. Dearing, who was engaged in business in Barnard for many years. Until three years ago Mr. Dearing was senior member of the hardware firm of Dearing and McFarland. At that time he sold out in order to move to Oklahoma, where he again engaged in the hardware business.
Local friends of the family had heard of the poor condition of her health and had been expecting her death.
No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dearing, but a son, Tom Ellis, of Oklahoma City, was born to her by a former marriage. A brother, West Montgomery, lives in Shawnee, Okla.
Mrs. Dearing was one of the best known women around Barnard and the southern part of the county. She had many friends in Maryville and in other sections of the county.
[DEARING, LUCIE MONTGOMERY ELLIS]
Weekly Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 28, 1911
Mrs. J. A. Dearing Dead. Passed Away at Her Home in Weleetka, Okla., Friday Night—Body Will Be Brought to Barnard.
Mrs. J. A. Dearing, formerly of Barnard, died Friday night at her home in Weleetka, Okla., after an illness of several weeks from paralysis. The body is expected to arrive in Barnard Saturday night and the funeral services will be held Sunday. Interment at Salem cemetery, four and a half miles northwest of Barnard.
Mr. and Mrs. Dearing moved to Weleetka two years ago from Barnard, and Mr. Dearing was engaged in the hardware business, as he had been in Barnard for many years. Mrs. Dearing was twice married. Her first husband was a son of the late Dr. T. C. Ellis of Barnard and was a cousin of Dr. C. A. Ellis of Denver, Col. Her husband was accidentally killed about thirty years ago. They had one son, Thomas Ellis, who resides in Colorado Springs, Col. They lived on a farm in White Cloud township.
Mrs. Dearing was married to her husband, who survives, about twenty-three years ago, and he was a well known merchant of Barnard until their removal to Oklahoma. She is also survived by two brothers, J. West Montgomery of Weleetka, a former druggist of Maryville and a brother who lives in Kentucky.
[DECKER, JAMES B.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 10, 1883
--Capt. James Decker died at his residence in Hughes township last Sunday. Mr. Decker laid down on the bed to rest, in apparent good health, with his wife sitting near, when he suddenly expired. His disease was thought to be neuralgia of the heart.
[DELANY, ETTA MAE GARRETT]
Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), Sunday, May 27, 1945
Etta May DeLany – Etta Mae Garrett was born near Maryville, Mo., Nov. 2, 1874. She came to Nebraska at the age of 12 years and made her home with her sister, Mrs. Hyram Woodford near Burr, Neb., until her marriage to Michael DeLany Oct. 18, 1893.
The following spring they moved to Alliance where they resided for about ten years, at which place their only child, a daughter, Beulah DeLany Besch, was born.
They then returned to Otoe county where they engaged in farming until they moved to Lincoln in 1921 where they have since resided at 2945 O street.
She was a member of the Methodist church since early childhood and was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
On Oct. 18, 1943, they held open house and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Lincoln.
She is survived by her husband and daughter of Lincoln and granddaughter, Mrs. Merle Peterson and a great grandson of Tacoma, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. Will Spencer of Blackwell, Okl., and Mrs. Lincoln Phelps, and a brother, Willard E. Garrett of Burr, Neb.
She passed away Thursday, May 17, in Lincoln.
Services were held Sunday May 20, at 1:30 p. m. at Roper & Sons chapel with Rev. Walter Aitken in charge. Edna Stone sang, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Darling.
Further services were held at 3:30 p. m. at the Douglas, Neb., Methodist church with Rev. Mr. Cochrane in charge. Interment was in the Douglas cemetery.
Pallbearers were L. W. Weaver, Al Cook, John Smith, Harry Schrader, Walter Schneider and Jim Rodney.
[DENNING, ELIZABETH GROVES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 24, 1881
At Rest. Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Denning at Her Residence in White Cloud Township.
The subject of this notice, Mrs. Elizabeth Groves Denning, was born in Sumner county, Tennessee, August 15, 1805, and was united in marriage to William Denning about the year 1825. She and husband moved to Monroe county, Missouri, in 1827 and from there to Nodaway county in 1846, where she has since resided until February 17, 1881, when her spirit peacefully passed to a better home above. She professed religion at the age of sixteen and has ever lived a consistent Christian. She was one of the charter members of the Pleasant Grove M. E. church, South, and has witnessed its growth from the small class to a strong society of 100 membership.
Mrs. Denning had been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years and this disease combined with the injuries received a few weeks since from a fall were the immediate causes of her death. Notwithstanding her sufferings, which were intense, she bore them with Christian fortitude and meekness. Her patience and contentment are living monuments of her memory which time will not efface.
She was the mother of ten children, three of whom, together with their father and her companion, have proceded her to the "Great Beyond." Five reside in this county and are well and favorably known. They are Mrs. W. G. Turner, Mrs. Silas Briggs, Mrs. Oscar Briggs, David and Thompson Denning. Two reside in California, Hiram Denning and Mrs. Elizabeth Petree. She was a sister of Thomas and Hiram Groves of this county and also a sister of Mrs. Hughes—mother of Thomas Hughes, Mrs. Geo. Snapp and Mrs. Nat Sisson of this city.
Her remains were followed on Saturday, February 19, to the White Cloud Baptist church by a large concourse of relatives, neighbors and friends, attesting stronger than words the high esteem in which she was held by those who knew her in life.
At the church the religious services were conducted by Rev. Bolen of this city. He chose as his text, Job xiv, 14: "If a man die, shall he live again." The discourse was able and replete with hope and consolation to those left behind. The true worth of the Christian's hope was revealed not only in her life but in her death as well. Her life was within the meaning of the apostle when he said, "For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain."
After services her remains were consigned to the tomb and laid to rest by the side of her companion who had preceded her some seven years.
Her loss to a wide circle of friends will be keenly felt. She was a noble, self-sacrificing mother and wife; to her acquaintances and friends an esteemed neighbor. To her church a faithful and zealous member. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. Her life was that of faith in her Saviour and her religion her every day practice.
To those who are left to mourn we would say, look not upon the grave as her abiding place, but remember her as one transplanted from this world of sickness and pain to heaven—a fit place for the children of God. Let all remember her kind words, acts and precepts while here.
[DERRICKSON, CARY'S CHILD]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Saturday, March 12, 1881
--A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Derrickson died on Monday morning the 28th ult., of a low grade of fever.
[DENNIS, EDWIN B.]
Carthage Evening Press (Carthage, Missouri), Monday May 4, 1931
Edwin B. Dennis, 88 years old, civil war veteran and resident of Carthage 47 years, died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 1160 South Main street.
Mr. Dennis suffered a stroke of paralysis on Wednesday, April 22, and his condition has been critical since that time.
He was born July 19, 1841, in Covington, Ind. He served in Company I, 15th infantry of Indiana three years and three months and took part in three major battles of the war, at Shiloh, Missionary Ridge and Chattanooga.
Mr. Dennis was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Security Benefit Association. He also was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maggie Dennis, to whom he was married October 2, 1884, in Greenfield, Mo., a son, Edwin Dennis of Chicago, and a daughter, Mrs. Florence Swick of Glendale, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dennis have been here since shortly after Mr. Dennis was stricken. Mrs. Swick was unable to come at this time.
Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Knell service home. Dr. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, was in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Proctor sang "Rock of Ages," and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," accompaniments being played by Mrs. Frank Knell.
Pallbearers were George Talley, W. S. Shuler, G. W Miller, J. Harris, W. F. Martin and A. M. Wood.
Members of the G. A. R. conducted their flag service at the service home. The K. P. members were in charge of the services at the grave in Park cemetery.
[Note: His Missouri State Death Certificate and his headstone give his birth date as July 19, 1842.]
[DENNIS, EDWIN B.]
Joplin Globe (Joplin, Missouri), Tuesday, May 5, 1931
Dennis Rites Are Held at Carthage
Carthage, Mo., May 4. – Funeral services for Edwin B. Dennis, 88 years old, a well known citizen and a civil war veteran, who died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 1160 South Main street, were held this afternoon at the Knell Service Home, with the Rev. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist church, in charge. Burial was in Park cemetery.
Mr. Dennis had been ill for some time. His death was due to paralysis. He came to Carthage forty-seven years ago from Maryville, Mo.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Dennis, and two children, Edwin Dennis of Chicago, who is here and Mrs. Florence Swick of Glendale, Calif.
He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Knights of Pythias lodge, the Security Benefit Association and the First Methodist church. Members of the G. A. R. and the Knights of Pythias were in charge of services at the grave. Pallbearers were George Talley, W. S. Shuler, G. W. Miller, J. Harris, W. F. Maring and A. M. Wood.
[DENNIS, EDWIN B.]
Jasper County Democrat (Carthage, Missouri), Friday, May 8, 1931
Funeral Rites for Edwin Dennis Held
Veteran of Civil War and Resident of City 47 Years, Passed Away Sunday
Funeral services for Edwin B. Dennis, 88 years old, resident of Carthage for the last 47 years, who died at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at his home, 1160 South Main street, were held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Knell Service Home. Dr. Fred M. Bailey, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, conducted the services. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Proctor, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Knell, sang hymns. Pallbearers were George Talley, W. S. Schuler, G. W. Miller, J. Harris, W. F. Maring and A. M. Wood. Members of the G. A. R. conducted their flag service at the service home. Members of the K. P. lodge were in charge of services at the grave in Park cemetery.
Mr. Dennis, who was born July 19, 1842, in Covington, Ind., was a veteran of the civil war and served three years and three months with the 15th infantry of Indiana.
Mr. Dennis was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Security Benefit Association. He also was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maggie Dennis, to whom he was married October 2, 1884, in Greenfield, Mo., a son Edwin Dennis of Chicago and a daughter, Mrs. Florence Swick of Glendale, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dennis have been here since shortly after Mr. Dennis was stricken. Mrs. Swick was unable to come at this time.
[DENNIS, ISABELLA MARY "BELL" MAY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 27, 1882
--Mrs. Isabella Dennis of this city departed this life last Saturday afternoon after an illness of nearly a year with that dread enemy of humanity, consumption. She leaves a devoted husband and four children—three girls and one boy—to mourn her loss. She suffered long but patiently. No complaining escaped her lips, but she bore her sufferings with a fortitude that only the devoted Christian could exhibit. Her funeral sermon was preached Sunday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. J. M. Parker of the Methodist church to which denomination she belonged. Her remains were buried in Oak Hill cemetery. The sympathy of all is with the bereaved husband and motherless children. A noble woman has passed to the spirit life.
[DEWITT, WILLIAM RYERSON, SR.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 17, 1881
--From the Mexica (Texas) Ledger we learn of the death of Mr. W. [illiam] R. [yerson] Dewitt, formerly a resident of this city and pretty widely known in the county. He left here some two years ago and went to Texas. His wife has written Mrs. Judge Alderman that she intends to go with her four children to the home of her relations in Iowa and on her way will stop off at this place a few days with her old friends. The many acquaintances of the family yere will be sorry to hear of the deep affliction which has fallen upon Mrs. Dewitt and family.
[DIMOND, ELSAY/ELSIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 17, 1881
BARNARD – Mr[s]. J. [A.] H.[olmes] Diamond aged about seventy years died yesterday, after a very short illness.
[DICK, WILLIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 22, 1882
--Willis Dick, an esteemed citizen of this county, residing five miles southeast of Maryville, departed this life on June 7, aged thirty-three years, consumption being the disease. He leaves a devoted wife to mourn his loss.
[DILTS, SADIE MAE HANKERSON]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, February 11, 1941
Mrs. Silas Dilts Dies
Mrs. Silas Dilts died at 7 o'clock this morning at her home in Randolph, Ia. She had formerly been a resident of the Clearmont community. Mrs. Clifford Edwards of Clearmont is a daughter.
[DILTS, WILLIAM LEANDER]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), February 15, 1968
Mrs. Davis' Brother Dies in California
Mrs. True Davis, Maryville, has received word of the death of her brother, William Dilts, 79, Randolph, Ia., formerly of Clearmont, who died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Becky Swope, San Francisco, Calif.
Funeral services and burial will be held Friday at San Francisco. Besides his daughter and sister, he is survived by three other sisters.
[DODGE, THOMAS J.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 28, 1882
LOWER ELKHORN – Mr. Thomas Doge [Dodge] died from lockjaw produced by running a rusty nail in his foot September 9th at the residence of Henry Forcade, where he had been living for the past 18 months. He was a native of Illinois, was a member of the Baptist church and such had been his daily walk that although far from home and kindred he was kindly cared for during his illness and many tears were shed o'er his grave. He was buried at the Grove cemetery on the 10th.
[DOLLAHITE, CYRUS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 27, 1882
CLEARMONT – Cyrus Dollarhide [Dollahite] died Friday 21st, of typhoid fever, leaving a wife and two children, who have the heartfelt sympathies of the community in their bereavement.
[DONAHUE, JOHN C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 12, 1883
Suicide by Shooting. John C. Donahue ends his Mortal Career.
He Leaves a Wife and Five Children. Despondency Because he had no work the Reason.
Democrat Supplement July 5.
The city of Maryville was thrown into considerable excitement just after noon Thursday, July 5, by the report that a man had committed suicide. The Democrat, though it had gone to press some two hours before detailed a reporter to find out all about the report. He found it too true. The man who had ended his mortal career was John C. Donahue. He was miller at the Maryville City Flouring mills for over two years and was known by many of our citizens. He was employed in said mill until in June, one year ago, when he and family went on a visit to Ohio. He staid over his time and the proprietor had to put another man in his place. Since that time he has had no employment. He leaves a wife and five children, the youngest four years of age. Donahue was a son-in-law of Jacob A. Eversole.
On the morning of the 5th Donahue told his wife before they got up if he just had work he would be one of the happiest men in the world. During the forenoon he was looking over some of the family portraits and remarked to his wife he was glad to know that she had one of his pictures.
He went to the grocery store of Vaughn Bros. about ten a m and asked to borrow a pistol. Enos Vaughn asked him what he wanted with the pistol. He replied that he wanted to shoot a dog. Enos, after talking pleasantly with him awhile and treating him to a cigar, told him the pistol was at G. B. Vaughn's store and he could get it by going there. When he got the pistol G. B. Vaughn said to him in rather a jesting way, "don't commit suicide." He muttered something which Mr. Vaughn did not understand.
He then went to his father-in-law's, where Mr. Eversole was engaged in working on some screen doors and remarked to him that he didn't know what to do as he had a large family and no work. Mr. Eversole told him that there was no use borrowing trouble, that neither him nor his family would suffer as long as he had anything. He then went to the back of the yard and leaned over the fence some ten minutes, when he went into Mr. Eversole's house to get a drink. Mrs. Eversole was singing a hymn. He said he was glad that she could sing that song for he did love Jesus. He then went out into the wood shed and laid himself lengthwise on a table that was there and placing the pistol directly over his right ear fired. The ball ranged towards his left eye, protruding the same. The pistol was placed so near the head that his hair was burnt with the powder. The report was heard by several persons, but no attention was paid to it, owing to it being so near the 4th and there being considerable firing of fire crackers and toy pistols all day. The shot was fired about ten minutes to twelve and the pistol used was a 38-calibre and a self-cocker.
Mr. Eversole when called to dinner went to the wood shed for the purpose of putting a board in the shed. He put the board down and when in the act of returning from the shed he saw Donahue lying there at full length on the table and at first supposed him to be sleeping and went to him to wake him up, when he discovered the pistol and some blood. He informed the family and the shock to them was of course very great.
In his pocket was found a note given to Vaughn Bros., which note however had been paid, a key ring, on which was a badge with the inscription, "John Donahue, Delta, Ohio." On the other side was "I. O. O. F. 460, Ohio," a key, two shoe buttoners, a knife and some tobacco.
Jim Sharp testified that his children found half a dozen empty bottles that had contained morphine lying in the street near his (Donahue's) house and that no bottles of the kind had been found previous to Donahue moving into the neighborhood.
His father-in-law testified at the coroner's examination that the deceased had several times borrowed money of him and regretted that he could not pay it back, but told him his wife would pay it back after he was dead as he had $2,000 life insurance.
Despondency caused by having no regular employment seems to have had much to do with the rash act.
Coroner Larrabee had Sheriff Anderson empanel a jury as follows: Thomas Graves, A. Sprecher, James DeAtley, J. C. Hayes, Geo. L. Drennan and Sam Arnold. Their verdict was "that deceased came to his death by a pistol shot in the right side of the head, fired by his own hand."
The family have the sympathy of all.
When the suicide occurred, we had been to press about two hours. We issued a supplement containing the above matter and sent it out in all the mails not made up before it occurred, but as it did not appear in all of last week's issue we publish it this week.
Donahue was a large man, weighing considerably over 200 pounds. He was a miller by trade and aged about 42 years. He was a member in good standing of an Ohio lodge of Odd Fellows and was buried July 6th by White Cloud lodge of this city, about fifty members being in the funeral procession, with Dr. Koch as marshal and J. J. Armstrong as chaplain.
He had $2,000 insurance in the Odd Fellows Mutual Benefit Association of Columbus, Ohio, which his wife will get as soon as proof of death and other necessary papers are forwarded to the association.
[DONLIN, JAMES C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 20, 1880
--Dr. J. [ames] C. Donlin, for the past ten years one of the leading physicians and business men of Hopkins, departed this life last Saturday afternoon, his disease being apoplexy. He was taken sick on Friday and Dr. Mulholland of this city was telegraphed for on Saturday morning but his patient was beyond all medical skill when he arrived in Hopkins. Deceased was buried last Sunday afternoon with masonic honors.
[DONLIN, JAMES C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 27, 1880
Deputy Grand Master L. A. Bariteau conducted the impressive Masonic ceremonies at the burial of the late Dr. Donlin of Hopkins.
[DOOLAN, THOMAS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 20, 1881
NEW CONCEPTION – Thomas Doolan, an exemplary young man of our village, departed this life on last Saturday evening, at eight o'clock. He was a relative of the families of Mr. Patrick Kenney and John Ferritor. Patient and loving hands ministered to his wants, but that dread disease, typhoid fever, slowly but surely did its week.
[DORAN, BRIDGET FINNIGAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 1, 1883
--Bridget Doran, aged about 70 years, mother of William, Robert, Martin and Lawrence Doran, died February 19, at the residence of her son William in this county, her disease being dropsy. Her remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery of this city on Thursday, February 22, Father Pembroke officiating. Deceased raised a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, who in company with a large circle of friends mourn her loss.
[DORAN, ELLEN COOK]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 8, 1880
Instant Death. Mrs. Martin Doran is Killed in a Cyclone.
We are constantly reminded that death is ever in our midst and though we may be young and vigorous, with apparently many years of life before us, yet when we least expect it the grim messenger comes and claims us for his own. Last Friday evening at about six o'clock as Mr. Martin Doran and his wife and four small children were congregated together in his one story frame dwelling house, located on his farm six and a half miles east of Maryville, a terrific cyclone suddenly swept down on them and in the twinkling of an eye tore the house into fragments, carrying Mrs. Doran away in its merciless grasp a distance of thirty feet from where the house stood, where she was found in a few seconds after the cyclone had passed, dead. Her head was mashed and nearly all her clothes were blown off of her body. Her death was probably instantaneous. Wonderful to say, Mr. Doran and the children, the youngest of which was only two and a half years old, escaped with only some slight injuries. This is more strange too, when we tell our readers that they passed from their farm to Mr. Lavin's, a distance of a quarter of a mile, in the midst of a violent hail storm which immediately followed the cyclone but although it rained chunks of ice—some of which would weigh a pound—they were providentially saved.
From Mr. Lavin we learn that the cyclone came from the northwest traveling with the rapidity of lightning. It had a black appearance, was funnel shaped, and full of debris and made a loud, roaring sound. The track of the cyclone varied in width from 100 to 150 yards, sweeping everything before it. It appeared to come down with greater violence on the farm of Mr. Doran than on any of the surrounding country, as a mile east of his place we have not learned of its doing any great damage. As an indication of the power and force of this cyclone we will state the fact that it actually lifted out of the ground fence posts that were firmly set and had nothing nailed to them. Its force was simply irresistible, and the wonder is that either Mr. Doran or his children escaped with their lives.
The sudden death of Mrs. Doran is a sad blow to her devoted husband and four little children. She was an estimable young woman and was beloved by all who knew her. Her remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery of this city last Sunday in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives.
[DORAN, LAWRENCE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 31, 1879
--Lawrence Doran of this city, died last Monday morning at ten o'clock. The fatal disease was cancer in the face. He was buried on Wednesday at ten o'clock at the Catholic cemetery. Services by Rev. Father Adelheim.
[DORAN, LAWRENCE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 21, 1879
DORAN – Died, at his residence in Maryville on Monday morning, July 28, 1879, of cancer in the face, Lawrence Doran, aged seventy years.
Mr. Doran came here from Canada two years ago last spring. He had been troubled with a cancer on the side of his face for eleven years and for the past two years had suffered quite intensely with it. Though he had tried doctoring much, yet he was never fortunate enough to obtain any permanent relief. When his hour of dissolution came, he died calmly. Rev. Father Adelhelm attended him closely during his last sickness and his spiritual ministrations afforded the dying man much comfort. For two months before his death he was confined to his bed. His wife survives him and also eight children—four in this county; one in St. Joseph, Missouri; one in Nebraska; one in Kansas, and one in Canada. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at this place on the Wednesday subsequent to his decease, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Father Adelhelm. A good man has gone to his reward.
[DOUGHERTY, ELIZABETH PIERCE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 15, 1880
GRAHAM – Died on Sunday, January 4, Mrs. Dougherty. She was eighty-one years of age.
[DRUMMILLER, MARTHA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1880
--Miss Martha Drummiller died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Richard McGinnis, in East Maryville, last Monday, of cancer in the stomach, aged forty-five years. Rev. Bolen preached her funeral at the South Methodist church on Tuesday at three o'clock P. M. She had been a member of said church for twenty-five years. Her remains were buried in Miriam cemetery.
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