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Petty, Mrs. Ed (Vaughan, Martha) Martha Vaughan was the daughter of the
late James L and Virginia Chapman Vaughan, she was born in Linn, MO May George & Donald Petty.  Besides her husband and 2 sons she leaves two
grandsons: George Donald Petty & Robert Petty; 1 granddaughter Nancy
Petty; 2 great grandsons; 3 sisters: Mrs. Ida Briscoe, CA; Mrs. Mary
Farrman, Reno NV; Mrs. Sophie Kahrs, Versailles.  Preceded in death by
her parents & 2 brothers: George & Marshall Vaughan.  Funeral services
were held at the Versailles Methodist Church with the Rev. J. L. Freeman
officiating.

Taler, Mrs. William E. (Marriott, Jennie) Mrs. Jennie Marriott Taler,
the daughter of Elza D. & Philena Craig Marriott was born September 2, was 75 years, 4 months and 22 days old.  She married William E Taler on
Sept. 18, 1895 who preceded her in death on December 13, 1938.  She has daughter she is survived by 2 brothers: Phillip and Elza Marriott both
of Versailles MO; 1 sister: Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Brewster WA; 5
grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 sisters & 3 brothers.

Fletcher, Mrs. Archie L (Marriott, Frona Ethel)Services for Frona Ethel
(Marriott) Fletcher were held at Baptist Church with the Rev. Mr.
Vaughan officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery, Versailles,
Morgan county, MO.  She was born June 3, 1890 in Morgan county, MO, the
daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Riley Marriott.  She was Married to Arch
L. Fletcher on August 20, 1910.  She is survived by her husband; 2 sons:
Fred Fletcher, Kansas City; Willie Lee Fletcher, 7th Army, Germany; a
daughter: Rose LaVern Fletcher; 8 sisters: Mrs. Addie Moser, St. Joseph
MO; Mrs. Bess Parsner and Mrs. Esther Stovall of CA; Mrs. Grace Hulett;
Mrs. Ona Akin; Misses Mae, Faye and Polly Marriott of Versailles MO; and
a brother: Elza Marriott of Stover; 7 grandchildren.

Dunn, Mrs. John H. (Dotson, Anna Caroline)  Mrs. Anna Caroline Dunn,
daughter of Squire and Caroline Dotson was born at Lancaster, MO on
November 21, 1870 and passed away at the home of her daughter in Gravois
Mills, MO.  She had reached the age of 85 years, 3 months and 25 days.
In 1893 she was married to Dr. John H. Dunn and had 3 children.  In 1905
the family moved to Gravois Mills MO where Dr. Dunn practiced for 10
years prior to his death in 1915.  She is survived by a daughter: Mrs.
Mabel McKinley, Gravois Mills MO and a son: William Dunn, Gravois Mills
MO.  Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, 2
brothers and 4 sisters.  Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's
Catholic Church.  She is buried in the Holst cemetery, Morgan county,
MO.  Funeral services were handled by Scrivener's.

Phillips, Mrs. Joseph (Phillips, Ida Sophie)  Ida Sophie Phillips was
born in Moniteau county, MO on January 5, 1866 the daughter of Samson &
Elizabeth Phillips and passed away February 23, 1956 at the home of her
son, Alvin Phillips, near Florence, MO.  She was married to Joseph
Phillips who preceded her in death in 1942.  She also was preceded in
death by an infant in Gold Field, CO.  She is survived by 3 sons: Alvin
Phillips,  Florence MO; Joe Phillips Jr., Kansas City MO; Leroy Phillips
of Versailles MO; 3 daughters: Mrs. Dixie Meyers of Greenridge MO; Mrs.
Caroline Short and Pauline Pritner of Long Beach CA; 13 grandchildren; Rev. J. L. Freeman officiated at the funeral and burial was at the
Phillips cemetery.

Merriott, Elza Thomas  Elza Thomas Merriott, the son of Riley M. and
Rosa Lee (James) Merriott was born February 14, 1889 in Versailles MO.
He married Bessie Mae Jones of Gravois Mills MO on April 26, 1936.  He
had 5 children 4 sons & 1 daughter.  Preceded in death by his father and
mother.  2 brothers: William  and James; 1 sister: Mrs. Arch Fletcher; 1
daughter who died in infancy.  He is survived by 4 son: Jack of Kansas
City; Clifford of Versailles MO; Winfred and Claude of Gravois Mills MO; Parsner of Los Angeles CA; Mrs. H.C. Akin; Faye & Polly Marriott all of
Versailles; 10 nieces and nephews.

Marriott, Elza  Elza Marriott was the proprietor of the pool hall and
lunch counter.  He was born May 27, 1894
 in Morgan county; the son of Elza D. and Anna Marriott.  He married
Miss Minnie Allen in 1915.  Of this
marriage were born 6 children.  He is survived by his wife; 2 sons: St.
Sgt. Gilbert  C. Marriott, Air Force, Texas; Walton Marriott,
Harrisonville MO; 3 daughters: Mrs. Frances Bass Harrisonville MO; Mrs.
Mildred Hodges, Jefferson City, MO; Mrs. Waneta Anderson, Lincoln NB;
one brother: Phil Marriott.

Madole, Mrs, William P (McKinley, Sarah Jane)  Sarah Jane (McKinley)
Madole of Barnett MO died September 10.  She was born January 2, 1871
near Linn Creek MO, the daughter of John A. McKinley and Nancy Pierce
McKinley.  He was married to William P. Madole on November 24, 1889.
She is survived by her husband; 2 daughters: Mrs. Charles Hess, Barnett
MO; Mrs. Paul Marriott, Versailles MO; 4 grandchildren: Raymond, Shirley
and Billy Hess and Buelah Kidwell, all of Barnett.  2 great
grandchildren: Irma Hess and Frances Jean Kidwell.  She was preceded in
death by her father, mother and 6 brothers and sisters..

Walters, Samuel Jay  Samuel Jay Walters lifetime resident of Morgan
county, born March 11, 1884, died May 7, 1951 at age 67 years, 1 month,
and 26 days.  He was the son of Reddick and Adeline Walters.  In January and George of Gravois Mills MO; and Everett of the US Navy.  Preceding
him in death were his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.  He leaves his
wife and 4 sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 brother: Jim Walters, Gravois Mills,
MO.  Funeral services were in the Versailles Baptist Church with the
Rev. L.V. Webb and the Rev. DR Alex Best, Versailles officiating.  He is
buried in the Versailles cemetery. Funeral services handled by Kidwell's
of Versailles, MO.

Hibdon, Hiram Richard  Hiram Richard Hibdon died January 11.  He was the
oldest son of the late G.W. and Emma Meyer Hibdon.  He was born in
Camden county on May 21, 1886.  On July 7, 1907 he married Josephi8ne
Allen who survives.  He also leaves a daughter: Mrs. Lemuel  (Eula)
Cotton of Eldon MO; one son Dorsie Hibdon, Kansas City; 5 sisters: Mrs.
Fannie Walters, Versailles MO; Mrs. Josephine May, Kansas City; Mrs.
Kate Stevens, Green Ridge, MO; and the Misses Ada and Essie Hibdon,
Gravois Mills, MO; three brothers: Tom Hibdon, Versailles MO; Ed and
Charlie Hibdon of Gravois Mills, MO; 9 grandchildren; 1 great
grandchild.  Preceded in death by an infant son in 1926 and another son
Leo who died Jan 1, 1939; one grandson and one great grandson.  Burial
was in the Holst cemetery near Gravois Mills, Morgan county, MO.

Chamberlain, Charles William , Jr. Charles W. Chamberlain, 67, died
Thursday, February 9, 1978 at his home in Versailles. He was born
September 9, 1910 in Camden county; a son of the late Charles William
and Roxy Ellen Kennedy Chamberlain.  He was married to Viola Allen, who
preceded him in death.  Survived by 1 son: Charles A. Chamberlain of
Versailles; 1 brother Floyd Chamberlain, Versailles; 7 sisters: Mrs.
Bessie Roe, Mrs. Clara Waisner, Mrs. Cecil Coontz, Mrs. Thelma Scott,
Mrs. Lorene Borton & Mrs. Della Pifer (all of Versailles) and Mrs. Irene
Evans of Pontiac, MI; 5 grandchildren. Also preceded in death by 2
brothers: Arvil Lee Chamberlain and Emery Chamberlain, 1 sister: Maude
Mae Miller. Funeral was held February 11, 1978 at the Kidwell Garber
Funeral Home in Versailles, MO.  The Reverend Kenneth Carpenter
officiating.  Mrs. John Buck sang "In the Garden", Mrs. Bill Bowers at
the organ.  Pall bearers were: Jack Pifer, Ed Scott, Winford Wilson, Ray
Wilson, Joe Pace and Vincel Chipley.  Charles William Chamberlain was
buried in the Versailles cemetery, Versailles, Morgan county, Missouri.

Silvey, William M.  William M. Silvey, 73, died June 28, 1952.  He was
the eldest son of Charles and Martha Forester Silvey. He was born at
Gravois Mills MO on October 2, 1878.  He spent his entire life in Morgan
county.  He was a farmer and an employee of the State Highway
Department.  On October 26, 1904 he married Merle Webster.  They had 2
sons,
and 2 daughters:  Claude of Gravois Mills, Myron of Grandview, Mrs. Cleo
Gieger of Kansas City and Mrs. Clarence (Willena) Cable of Versailles.
Besides his wife and children he leaves 8 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren.  One brother Marion Silvey, Gravois Mills; 3
sisters: Mrs. Cornie (Jennie) Hibdon, Gravois Mills; Mrs. Oscar (Maggie)
Morris and Mrs. Henry (Gracie) Hild, Quincy, IL.  He was a member of the
Ozark Methodist Church.  He was buried in the Versailles cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Kidwell Garber Funeral Home, Versailles, MO.

Hibdon,  Mrs. Cornie(Silvey, Jennie Josephine)  Jennie Josephine Hibdon
was born in Morgan county, MO December 26, 1881 the daughter of Charlie
and Martha Forester Silvey, and died May 12, 1956 at her home. She was
preceded in death by 1 daughter, Pernia Hibdon; her parents; 2 brothers,
Marion and Willie Silvey and one sister, Mrs. Linnie Coffman. She is
survived by her husband, Cornie Hibdon; 2 sons, Charles Gilbert and
Lloyd Monroe; 1 daughter, Mrs. Edna Ivy Coontz; 2 sisters, Mrs. Oscar
(Maggie) Morris and Mrs. Gracie Hill of Quincey, IL.; a grandson,
Darrell Hibdon, who was reared in the home. 7 grandchildren.  Funeral at
Gravois Baptist Church May 14, 1956. Rev Leonard Webb officiating.
Burial in Silvey cemetery. Services handled by Kidwell's of Versailles.

Tombs, Thomas M.  Tom Tombs age 72 died in Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital
in Columbia, MO May 11, 1953.  A son of Jim & Frances Tombs. Born
December 13, 1881, he first married Maggie Smith who preceded him in
death. On July 10, 1950 he was united in marriage with Dolly Patton, who
survives.  He leaves 3 sons, Everett, Louis, and Joner; a sister, Della; Church with Rev. Rob officiating. Interment in the Holst Cemetery.
Funeral services were handled by Kidwell Funeral Home, Versailles, MO.

Hibdon, Leo Charles  Leo Charles Hibdon born in Topeka Kansas August 14, Funeral services handled by Kidwell, Versailles, MO. Rev. Wilbanks
officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery.
***Notes from Evaleen Hibdon***
He was in the car with Gail Hibdon & Quincy Weaver. He entered the
Marine Corps in July, 1943 and received his discharge in 1946.  4th
Marine Div.  He married Mabel Chipley.  they had 2 children, a daughter:
Elizabeth and a son: L.D.  Later he married Geraldine Grace Webb and
they had 2 sons: Galy Lee & Donnie Dale Hibdon.  Survivors include his
wife & children, his parents. Also 2 sisters: Mrs. Frank Terry, Clinton
and Mrs. Maurise Betshel, Boonville; one brother Guido Hibdon of Gravois
Mills MO

James, Mrs. William Edward (Vaughan, Emma) Mrs. W. E. James age 74 died
May 25,  she was a daughter of the late William and Pernecia Vaugha n.
She was born in Moniteau county, Mo, February 3, 1876.  Married to
William E. James. They had 10 children; six sons and four daughters.
One son preceded her in death at the age of 10 years.  She is survived
by her husband and the following children: Ernest and Vencil of Kansas
City; Hayden and Ellis of Gravois Mills; Bill of Stover; Mrs. Alta Huff
and Mrs. Nellie Carter of Kansas City; Mrs. Alma Roe of Camdenton; and
Mrs. Alpha Bauer of Versailles; 28 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; Hibdon,  James Edward (Ted)  James Edward (Ted) Hibdon, age 60,  was a
son of William Peter Hibdon Jr. and Mary McFarland Hibdon.  He is
survived by his wife; Mrs. Sarah Hibdon; 6 brothers: Henry Hibdon,
Jordan (Jurd), Tulsa OK; Cornie; Johnnie; Billy of Gravois Mills MO;
Jerry Hibdon of Stover; a sister: Julia Davenport of Waynesville, MO; 4
grandsons, Harold Gregg, Billy Jasin, Glenn Everett, and Teddy; 3 step
daughters: Mrs. Arthur Wisdom of Cherokee KS. Mrs. Joe (Marie) Lees of
Versailles MO; Mrs. Earl Carver of Gravois Mills MO; 4 step sons: Tom &
Lee Kelly of Boonville, Jack Kelly of Yuba City, CA and Johnnie Kelly of
Kansas City. Also preceded in death by a daughter: Mrs. Ed (Addie Lou
Mary) Hibdon.
From another obit: died18 Jan, 1946
Edward  (Ted) Hibdon age 60   buried Versailles city cemetery born Dec. P.   Hibdon married  Sarah
six brothers Henry Hibdon  address unknown Jurd Hibdon  of Tulsa Okla
Cornie, Johnnie Billie Hibdon of Gravois Mills Jerry Hibdon of Stover a
sister Mrs. Julia Davenport of Waynesville, Mo. four grandsons Harold
Gregg Hibdon  in the navy Billy Jack Hibdon in the Navy, Glenn Everett
Hibdon Teddy Hibdon    both of Gravois Mills 3 step daughters and 4
stepsons Mrs. Arthur Wisdom of Ks Mrs. Joe Lees of Versailles Mrs. Earl
Carver of Gravois Mills Tom and Lee Kelley of Boonville Jack Kelley of
Yuba City, Calif. and Johnnie Kelley of Kansas City

Davenport, Mrs. Horace (McGinnis, Carrie Katherine) Carrie Katherine
McGinnis Davenport, daughter of Dave McGinnis was born in Morgan county
MO on March 27, 1909.  In 1924 she married Horace Davenport. Of their 9
children, the oldest, Goldie Jane, died August 30, 1945 of a cerebral
hemorrhage.  She is survived by her husband and 8 sons, Ray, Junior,
Ross, Russell, Donald, Kenneth, Roy & Larry.  Her father and step
mother: Mr. & Mrs. David McGinnis; a sister, Mrs. Robert Cooper of
Versailles; 3 brothers, Ferd, Charles and Claude McGinnis of Kansas
City; 3 half brothers: J.D., O.L. and Kenneth Dale McGinnis; a
step-brother, Herbert McGinnis; 4 sisters: Mrs Alf Wood; Miss Leona
Alpha McGinnis; Mrs. Les Kunzler, and an infant preceded her in death.
Note From Bonnie Brown:  Carrie died from being burned.  She was trying
to start a fire and grabbed the gasoline can instead of the kerosene
can.  She died from inhaling the fumes and fire from the explosion.
Horace had just returned from the hospital after having surgery and
managed to save the baby and drag Carrie outside.  Carrie later died
from injuries suffered in this fire.

James, Samuel E.  Samuel E. James of Kansas City died as a result of a
collision with a milk truck about a half mile west of Stover, on Hiway driven by Raymond Stoner of Marshall collided.  Mrs. James is a sister
of Mrs. Bert Morrison. He was buried in Kansas City.  He was Employed at
the Chevrolet plant in Kansas City.  He is survived by his wife. Delilah
James, 2 sons: Glen and William James, both in the south Pacific; a
brother John James Gravois Mills MO; 4 sisters: Mrs. Charlie (Ida)
Witherall, Mrs. Willie (Jessie) Dunn of Gravois Mills MO, Mrs. Ralph
Bias of Versailles; Mrs. Ola Shockley of St. Louis.

Garrison, James Marion (Red)  James Marion (Red) Garrison died November the late W.G. and Martha Garrison.  He was 80 years old.  He was married
in September 1873  to Eunice Findley, who preceded him in death on July of Versailles who survives.  He also leaves 1 sister Nell, 2 brothers:
John & H.P. Garrison; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one
brother-in-law; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 son- in-law.  3 sisters preceded
him in death.

Witherell, Forest Sherman Forest Sherman Witherall died May 29, 1945.
Mr. Witherall , 25, was born in Morgan county April 2, 1920.  He was the
youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Witherall of Gravois Mills.  He
entered the service July 27, 1942 and served 16 months in the Army at
Camp Robinson, AR.  He is survived by his parents; 4 sisters: Mrs. Fred
Friedley of Versailles; Mrs. Hershel Kays; Mrs. Wyman Kays of Barnett
and Mrs. Walter Huttson of Kansas City; a brother Alva Witherall.

Calton, John Edward, Jr.  John E. Calton, Jr., 72, Stover, MO., died
Wednesday, October 14, 1992, at the home. He was the father of Kerry
Calton, Odessa, and Ella Oyler, Blue Springs. John Edward Jr. was the
son of John Edward Calton, Sr and Hattie Opel McCasland Calton.
   His survivors also include his wife, Laura Nell Calton of the home;
six other sons, Randy Calton, Versailles, MO., Danny Calton, Braymer,
MO., Dennis Calton, Kearney, MO., Darrell Calton, Kuwait, Denzil Calton,
Stover, and Mike Calton, Versailles; four other daughters, Leora Dillon,
California, MO., Kathy Beckner, Wellington, MO., Kay Armstrong, Trumann,
Ark., and Robin Pottorff, Ionia, MO.; five brothers, Aubrey Calton,
Versailles, Roy Calton and Jimmy Calton of Russellville, MO., Lonnie
Calton, Eldon, MO., and Ben Calton, Olean, MO.; six sisters, Elsie
Tryon, California, Eunice Casteel, Waynesville, MO., Anna Wells, Alice
Calton and Brooks Sullens of Eldon, and Rosemary Howser, Rocky Mount,
MO.; and 37 grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Chapel, Versailles,
MO. Burial in the Versailles Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday at the chapel.

Wright, Mrs. George Henry (Stout, Fannie K.)
FUNERAL RITES FOR FANNIE K WRIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
  Mrs. Fannie K. Wright, age 81, passed away Wednesday evening,
November 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Nibert, near  Eldon.
   Fannie Katherine stout, daughter of McCager and Katherine Stout, was
born September 17, 1864, near Old Linn Creek, Mo.  She was married to
George Henry Wright on November 7, 1889, and to them seven children were
born.  Her husband preceded in death August 21, 1934, and one son died
September 21, 1896, at the age of three years. She united with the
Presbyterian Church in early life,  In 1921 she was baptized in the
Christian Church at Mt. View, near Richland, Mo., and  on October 22, Eldon.
    She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Milford, Marvel, and
George Wright of Eldon, John Wright of Kansas City, Kansas.  Mrs. Myrtle
Hutchinson and Mrs. Carrie Nibert of Eldon;  26 grandchildren and 18
great grandchildren.  She also leaves one sister,  Mrs. Tena Keeth, of
Albuquerque, N M;  two brothers, Will and Ed Stout, of Blackwell, Okla;
a number of nieces and nephews, and a host  of friends.
   Mrs. Wright's death occurred on the anniversary of her marriage and
funeral services were held on the 43rd birthday of her son Marvel.
    The body lay in state at the home of her son, George, until 2;00
o'clock Friday when funeral services were held at the Mt. Carmel Baptist
Church.  Rev. A. L Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church
and Rev Robert  ----- of Slater Mo. conducted the service.

Harbison, Mrs. William  (Adcock, Zilpha)  5 February, 1942 MRS. WILLIAM
HARBISON LIVED IN COUNTY 83 YEARS
  Zilpha Mary Harbison was born September 4, 1858, near Mt. Pleasant,
Mo., and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. homer
Crane,  she was 83 years, 4 months and 27 days old at the time of her
death. She was the daughter of John and Caroline Adcock.
    She was united in marriage to William Harbison on September 3, John, Ida, Pearl, who preceded her mother in death in March, 1932,  and
Albert, who passed away at the tender age of six months.
   Mrs. Harbison confessed her faith in Christ at the age of eighteen,
and united with the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church where she remained a
member until God called her home.  Aunt Zilpha, as she was known to her
many friends, was a great inspiration to all who knew her.  She suffered
a broken hip from a fall more than six months ago and had been bedfast
since that time, but she bore her illness patiently.  She always met her
friends with a cheerful smile.  Having spent her entire life in the
community, she will be sadly missed by a wide circle of  friends.
   She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted husband, William Harbison,
a son, John Harbison of Kansas City, Mo., a daughter, Mrs.  Ida Crane,
of Etterville, Mo., eight grandchildren, and a host of other relatives
and friends.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2;00 o'clock at the
Mt. Pleasant Christian Church by Rev. A. L. Alexander.  Burial was made
in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Phillips Funeral Home Service.

Wyrick, Daniel  22 February, 1934 HONORED CITIZEN IS GONE
 D M WYRICK, ONE OF BEST KNOWN MEN OF COUNTY PASSES AWAY
   Daniel Malachi Wyrick, one of Miller county's most honored and
esteemed citizens passed away at his home five miles south of  Tuscumbia
February, 10.
   Mr. Wyrick was born Feb. 12, 1858 and just lacked two days  being 76
years old. Death was due to a complication of diseases of his age.
  About 1871, Mr. Wyrick was married to Parthenia Wyrick.  To them three
children were born.  They are;  Mrs. J H Wickham of Eldon, Mo., Charley
Wyrick of Tuscumbia, and Mrs Lola Walker of Pratt, Kansas.  About 1887,
he was married the second time to Mrs. Jennie (Wyrick) Curry.  He is
survived by two children of this marriage. They are Carrol Wyrick of
Hillview, Ill., and Mrs.  Anna Royster of Kansas City, .  He is also
survived by twenty grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of
relatives and friends.
    Mr. Wyrick united with the Mount Zion Christian Church about forty
years ago,  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him on his daily
walk of life.
   The body was conveyed to Mt. Zion Christian Church by Delbert Ryan of
Eldon Funeral Home and Homer Wright of  Tuscumbia.  Funeral Services
were conducted Monday by the Rev C M Sooter in the presence of a very
large crowd of family and friends.
    The flower carriers were grandchildren;   Ruby Wyrick,  Mrs. Loyd
Vaughan,  Mrs. Ethel  ------, Miss Opal Wyrick,  Miss Mabel Wyrick,
Carman Wyrick, and Ivan Chandler.
  The pallbearers were Tony Weitz, Oscar Abbott, Port Pyles, Rufus
Crismon, Alvin Wyrick and Victor Nixdorf.

Patterson, Mrs. Grant (Crane, Emma)  Sept 16, 1943 RESPECTED ULMAN WOMAN
PASSES AWAY
AT AGE OF 75
  Emma Crane Patterson daughter of John and Rachel Crane was born near
Ulman May 15, 1868 and entered into rest at her home near Ulman
September 16, 1943 at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 29 days.
   She was married to Grant Patterson September 14, 1885(?), and to them
were born 6 children, all living except one who died in infancy.  Those
surviving her are the husband and five children Namely  Mrs.  Grace
Cardwell of Ulman, Walter of Crocker,  Chester of Ulman, Clint and Cliff
of St. Louis.  She also leaves thirteen grandchildren and one great
grandchild,  one sister,  Mrs. Joda Shikles, and four brothers, Leander,
Shelby, Clarence and Dave Crane.
  She was a member of the Ulman Christian church a faithful follower of
Christ; a true Christian mother and companion in every respect.
  Funeral services were held from the Ulman Christian Church on
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. E. Waddell, pastor of the
Crocker Christian Church.  Burial was in Gott Cemetery.

Haynes, Joel Jefferson   The funeral of J J.Haynes, a pioneer citizen of
Eldon for over  85 years and a good man in the community, was held at
the Christian Church Memorial Day in the afternoon and attended by a
large crowd of relatives and friends.  Rev. A. L. Alexander, the pastor,
conducted the services and the body was taken to the Eldon cemetery to
be placed by the grave of Mrs. Haynes.
   Joel Jefferson Haynes was born November 17, 1845 on a farm just south
of Eldon city limits where he spent nearly all his life.  He  departed
this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. G. Jemphrey, May 28,    Mr. Haynes was the son of Martin Haynes and Margaret Hinds Haynes. He
was married to Anna M. Miller January 19, 1868.  To them eight children
were born.  One, John Haynes, passed away when a young  man.  The seven
living are; Mrs. G. D. Walker, Ollie Haynes, Miss Belle Haynes, Mrs. H G
Jemphrey, and Gaylord Haynes of Eldon, Mrs. Leslie Yarger, of Madill,
Oklahoma, and Mrs. Roy Lumpkin of Des Moines, Iowa .
   When 22 years old Mr. Haynes united with the Christian Church at
Mount Pleasant and later was a founder and charter member of the First
Christian Church at Mount Pleasant and later was a founder and charter
member of the First Christian Church of Eldon.
  Mr. Haynes was a man who stood four-square for his convictions of
right and a man whose integrity and honesty, was an asset to whatever
organization he chose to belong.   He was careful and conservative in
business and aside from being a director in the Bank of Eldon he had not
taken much interest in business for years and devoted his time to his
farm where he had spent  practically  all of his useful life..  With the
building of the Rock Island railroad through Eldon a part of the farm
became a portion of the  city and greatly increased the remaining
portion which he kept for the old home.
   When Mr. Haynes was a boy plowing  in Miller County was done with a
wooden mould board plow and wheat was threshed with a  flail or by
treading on threshing floor.  The grain was bolted by hand in a small
stone mill.  Biscuits were considered a luxury and were cooked only on
Sunday or special occasions.  They were blue in color and contained
considerable grit from the stones between which they were ground. < br>Clothes were made from wool raised and spun on the farm.

Hart, Hiram Tolliver   Hiram Tollivar Hart was born December 22, 1856,
died at his home near Mary's Home January 9, 1942, at the advanced age
of 86 years and 18 days.
   He was married to Malinda Kohenskey February 1st, 1883.  Eleven
children were born to this union, five boys and six girls.  Two children
preceded him in death.  He leaves to mourn his death seven children  and
a host of grand and great grandchildren.
   He professed religious faith in God and was baptized in December,    Mr. Hart had been in poor health and feeble from his advanced age for
almost a year.  He was highly esteemed by this entire community and
everyone who knew him.
   His remains were laid to rest at the St. Mary's cemetery at Mary's
Home on Monday January 11th, 1942 at 2 pm with a large number of
relatives and friends in attendance.  His grandsons served as pall
-bearers namely; Buster Thorpe, Woodrow Thorpe, Joseph McKinley, Norman
Lloyd and Earl Hart.  All the children except Eldon Hart of Denver,
Colo. attended the funeral.
  Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson of
Detroit, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bartel, Mr. and Mrs. Danny
Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Thorpe all of Rolla.
  Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon had charge of burial arrangements.
 

James, Charles Edward   Tuesday May 8, 1934  Charles Edward James,  71,
resident of Santa Maria for 56 years and prominent Cuyama valley stock
raiser, died at his home at 620 South Oakley Street last night at 9
o'clock following an illness of several weeks.
He was a native of Bagnell, Miller Co., Missouri and came to Santa Maria
Valley in the 80's,  He was married in 1888 to Margaret J Hall, in San
Luis Obispo.
 He leaves his widow, two sons, Edward M. and James G. James, and Mrs.
Gertrude Kortner of Santa Maria; two brothers,  John B James of
Bakersfield and Alex J. James of Fillmore, also two half brothers, Elmer
James of Eldon, Missouri and Joe James of Perry, Kansas and four
grandchildren, Margaret, Edward and Emavine James and Jane Kortner all
of Santa Maria. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge No 264. F & A. M. of
Santa Maria. The body will be at Dudley Mortuary chapel until 2;30
o'clock Wednesday afternoon when Masonic funeral services will be
conducted.  Interment will be in the Family Plot at Santa Maria
Cemetery.
"Charles is the son James Monroe and Mary Ann Hays James.  He was born
at High Point, Mo.   Margaret J Hall James   wife of C  E  died  May 27, was born January, 1861 in California.  Children are ;
Marion Edward   son   born  July, 1890
James G             "       born Feb. 1891
Hazel Gertrude    daughter born  April, 1896
Hattie R   Sept. 1899   dec'd by 1910"

Wilson, Edgar Lee  November 8, 1951  LAST RITES FOR EDGAR LEE WILSON
   Edgar Lee Wilson, known to the people of Eldon for the past 43 years
as a interior decorator, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 30.
He was in the Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where he went on
Sunday, October 28, for treatment.  He became seriously ill Saturday
evening from a stomach ailment which he has suffered for many years.
   Mr. Wilson was the son of John and Ruth Wilson.  He was born March community.
  He  married Mary Leona Beard in 1915.  Seven children were born to
them,  all of whom survive, with their mother.
  The children are Coleman of Wichita, Kansas, John of the family home,
Mrs. Ruby Haggerman of the home, Logan of Wichita, Kansas, Herschel of
Wichita, and Mrs. Marjorie  (a line must have been omitted)
stepson Oval E Dolson of Norfolk, Va.
   There are 15 grandchildren and two step grandchildren and one sister
Mrs. Ollie Morris of Kansas City, Kansas.
   Services were held at the Eldon Christian Church at the Eldon
Christian Church at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Clark Sanner officiating.
Burial was made in the Eldon Cemetery with Kays Funeral Service in
charge.

Todd, Edgar D.  Edgar D. Todd son of Elizabeth and Garland Todd was born
April 14, 1876 near Versailles, Morgan county, Missouri.  Died Jan. 9, operations.  Deceased spent his early life in Morgan County having made
his home with his uncle L B Hawks until he was 21 years old.  When he
and his brother, the late R. L. Todd who died July 12, 1920 bought their
old homeplace 4 miles north of Versailles and farmed together until the
fall of  1901 when Ed went to Oklahoma and located on a claim near
Manitou, about 180 miles south west of Oklahoma City where he has since
resided.  March 12, 1907 he was married to Miss Lillian G Oxford.  At
the age of 16 years he professed religion and later united with the M.
E. church south of Glensted, Mo.,  after moving to Oklahoma he placed
his membership with the M. E. Church at Manitou.
   He took sick in October of 1920 and was taken to the hospital in
Oklahoma City where every medical assistance was given him to no avail.
His sufferings were great but he bore them patiently to the end and died
as he had lived trusting in that Almighty Friend. "Who doeth all things
well"
   A short funeral service was held in Oklahoma City Monday  evening
January 10.  Then the body was taken to Manitou where on Wednesday
January 12, funeral services were held at the church to where he
belonged, after which the body was laid to  rest in the Manitou
cemetery.  He leaves a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a sister and
three brothers together with a host of relatives and friends to mourn
his departure.
   Not only will he be missed by his immediate family and relatives, but
the entire community in which he lived for to know Ed Todd was to love
him for his good habits his friendly disposition and  Christian
character.  In Every sense of the Expression he was a good man.
 

Miller, James Perry     James Perry Miller, retired farmer and a
life-long resident of the Eugene community, died at his home there
November 19, 1951 after a long illness.  He was born on January 16, married to Emma Curty, who survives.
   The couple had celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary with an open
house last February 5.
   He was a member of the Christian Church, served as an Elder and
Sunday school superintendent, and was active in the church and community
affairs as long as health permitted.
   Survivors include: four sons,  Richard of Etterville, Claude of
Eldorado ,  Kansas;  Dr. J. C. of Columbia;  C K of Jefferson City, two
daughters  Mrs. F A Neffler of Burbank Calif. and Mrs. Ruth Crum of
Leavenworth, Kansas and a number of grandchildren and a son T A Miller
and a daughter Mrs. Elsie Stillwell, preceded him in death.
   The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church Wed. at 10 AM  by
the Rev. John Jenkins of Tuscumbia and Rev. J Lyons of Brazito.
Interment was made in the Spring Garden Cemetery.
   Those from a distance that attended were;  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Neffler
of Burbank, California,  Mrs. Ruth Crum,  Alton, Bob and Bill Stillwell
of St. Louis,  Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller of Eldorado, Kansas,  Mr. and
Mrs.  J C Miller of Columbia;  Miss Maude Wright of Barnett,  Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Monte Roberts of Eldon and Mr. and  Mrs.
J(?) Halderman of  Olean.

Woolery, B. F. "Frank"  (appeared in paper 4/28/1927) B F Woolery,
Deceased Was One of the South Side's Best Citizens
  B F (Frank)  Woolery, one of the county's best and most highly
respected citizens, died at his home on Route One, Iberia., Friday
following a protracted illness.  He was stricken some time ago with
paralysis, which finally
brought on his death.
   Mr. Woolery spent his entire life on the farm, being considered one
of the successful farmers of Richwoods
township.  He married a number of years ago and two children, Ernest
Woolery, of near Ulman, and Elvin Woolery foreman at one of the State
Prison farms, near Jefferson City survive him.
  The funeral was conducted Saturday and burial was made in the Iberia
Cemetery.

Wright, Stephen Alexander  STEPHEN A. WRIGHT DIED AT HOME OF DAUGHER
  Stephan Alexander Wright was born April 22, 1863 near California, Mo.,
and passed away July 31, 1934 at 2;15 p.m. at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Ben F Hays, in Versailles, at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 9
days.
   He leaves to mourn his death, his widow, Mrs. Alice D Wright; two
sons, L. D. Wright of Medford, Oregon and Earl L Wright of  Kansas City;
one daughter,  Mrs. Ben F Hays of Versailles; one sister, Mrs. H. C.
Grilley of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren and  three great
grandchildren.
   Funeral Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2;30 at Flag Spring.

Cooper, Mrs. Julius R. (Simms, Maud Elizabeth)   Maud Elizabeth Sims ,
daughter of John E and Alice Lawler Sims, was born near Versailles,
March 16, 1876 and died April 11, 1921, being 45 years and 26 days old.
She professed religion and joined the church in October, 1892, has lived
a devout Christian life, being one of the leaders in church and Sunday
School life for several years. She was always willing and ready to
contribute to this cause of her time and means, and to all public
enterprises, all of which will miss her efforts.
  Deceased was united in marriage to Julius R. Cooper September 28, 1898
by Rev. W. B. Morgan.  To this union six children were born, three sons
and three daughters.  The three latter all died in infancy, three sons
to mourn their loss.  These sons ages are 21, 16 and 9 years.  She was
a true and devoted wife and a patient and kind mother.  she also leaves
two brothers and one sister,  W T Sims of Los Angeles, California and
Berry M Sims of Commerce, Oklahoma and Mrs. S T Holloway, of Auixvasse,
Mo., besides a host of neighbors and friends.  Truly a good woman has
gone from us and revelator? we can say; "Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord,"  She has been a sufferer for a number of years but she was
ambitious and was able to attend to her home and church duties till
within a few days of her death.
   The funeral services were conducted by her pastor,  Rev G. M. Blaine,
of the Methodist Church, Tuesday evening and the body was laid to rest
in Glensted cemetery in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and
friends.
   Her Sunday School class at Glensted has paid a tribute of respect to
their teacher which will be published next week.

Hawken, John  (appeared in paper 12/28/1933)  HEAD STRUCK POSTS ON
INTERCITY VIADUCT AS HE LEANED FROM CAR, SAYS THE KANSAS CITY PAPERS
BERNARD HENNESEY AND KELLIS WRIGHT, OTHER OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR, HELD FOR
QUESTIONING
   Tuscumbia relatives and friends were shocked and deeply grieved to
hear Saturday morning that John Hawken, son of Mr. and Mrs.  S. P.
Hawken of near Tuscumbia, met death in  a tragic manner Saturday night
while he and Bernard Hennessey,  19, and Kellis Wright, 25, were driving
westward from Kansas City Mo., to Kansas City, Kansas, over the
intercity viaduct.
  According to reports in the Kansas City Papers, his head struck
several posts on the viaduct as he leaned from the rear window of the
car.  Hennessey told Capt. Stanley Beatty of the Kansas City, Kansas
police department that it was several minutes after the  accident before
he and Wright knew that their comrade had been injured.  They said they
discovered it when they noticed Hawken's head and shoulders protruding
from the open window. Capt. Beatty found blood on several posts on the
viaduct.
    Young Hawken was employed at the Kansas City Packing and Fibre Box
Company, where his uncle, W C Hawken, also worked.  He was boarding at
the home of Jas. Anson, who married a cousin of Hawken.
    Mr. and Mrs. Hawken, parents of the victim, received word of his
death at 3 am Saturday and Mr. Hawken departed as quickly as possible
for the city, and arrangements were made to bring the  body to Tuscumbia
for burial.
   John was born near Tuscumbia April 5, 1909, and was therefore 24
years, 8 months, and 17 days old.  He was an honest and  industrious
young man, an employee in whom one could put the utmost dependence, and
it is regretted that so stalwart a young man, just in the prime of life,
should meet with so untimely a death. The host of relatives and friends
here and elsewhere deeply  sympathize with the parents, his brothers and
sisters.
    Besides his parents, he leaves to mourn his death five sisters and
three brothers.---Mrs. Truman Vernon of Eldon,  Mrs. Forrest  Lewis of
Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Mrs. Malachi Wyrick of Tuscumbia, Perry of Jefferson
City, Miss Myrtle, Miss Francie, Wayne and Jesse at home.
   Funeral Services were conducted at the Tuscumbia Christian church by
Rev S A Crouch, pastor, with a choir of eight young men with T C Wright
in Charge.  These services were held at  10;30 am Christmas Day, and the
building was packed to overflowing.  The Eldon Funeral Home had charge
of the burial arrangements.
     The body was laid to rest in the Tuscumbia Cemetery.  Pall bearers
were six of his intimate friends---H. L Wright, Lloyd Stone, Homer Clay
Wright, Tollivar Lawson, Otto Richardson and Emmett Crane.

Hull, Joseph  DEATH OF OLD TIMER CONFEDERATE VETERAN PASSES AWAY AT
BARNETT,
FORTY YEARS A MASON, BURIAL AT HOPEWELL
   Joseph Hull, a veteran of the confederate army, died Friday, February Mr. Hull was born in Franklin County, Missouri 77 years ago.  He moved
to Moniteau County near High Point and has spent most of his life in the
Barnett community.  He was married in 1865.  He and his wife united with
the Christian Church at Hopewell 55 years ago and have lived in that
Faith all their lives.  Eleven children were born to them,  two dying in
infancy---the other nine are living.  He also leaves four brothers and
one sister.  While he live d in Moniteau County,  Mr. Hull served as
county Judge four years.
   Mr. Hull had been a Mason about forty years and the funeral was
conducted under the auspices of that organization at Hopewell Saturday
in the presence of a large crowd of old friends and neighbors.  Rev.
Edmund Wilkes, of Columbia, Missouri, officiated.

Setser, C. C.   C. C. Setser, son of J. A. Setser and Jemima Setser was
born November 15th, 1875 near Iberia, Mo. and passed away April 5, 1951,
at Waynesville General Hospital at the age of 75 years, 4 months and    He was united in marriage on September 21st, 1894, to Stella Musick
of Iberia, Mo., and to this union was born 5 children, Camilla Spearman
of Jefferson City, Mo., Sarah Rapp of Sedalia, Mo., Johnny Setser of
Tuscumbia, Mo.  Two daughters, Lura and Blanche, and also his wife
preceded him in death.
  On October 17, 1923 he was married to Emma B. Ichord of Crocker, Mo.
and to this union two children were born, Emma Jean Wolf of Sacramento,
California and C C Setser Jr. of Georgetown, Kentucky.  He also leaves
two step children,  Robert Ichord of Scarsdale, New York and Ina
Backland of Fort Bragg, California.  He is survived by one brother,
Felix Setser, of Tuscumbia, Mo. and leaves 5 grandchildren and 2 step
grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
  In 1918 he was elected to the office of Collector of the Revenue for
Miller County where he had a wide acquaintance and many friends.  The
last 17 years of his life were spent on a small farm near Crocker, Mo.
where
he made many friends.
   Funeral services were held last Sat. April 7th, 1951, at 2;00 p.m..,
at the Crocker Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Sooter of Eldon
officiating, assisted by Rev. Ralph Blair.  Interment was made in the
Livingston Cemetery under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of
Crocker.
   Pall bearers were;  Wilbert Keeth,  Kellis Lamb,  Frank Shaw, Mert
Skaggs,  Dewey Williams, and Allen Shaw

Hensley, Mrs. Thomas A. (Jarrett, Zena)  (appeared in newspaper ------------------
MRS.  THOMAS J HENSLEY PASSED AWAY MONDAY NIGHT, AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS;
SURVIVED BY FIVE SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
-------------------------------------
   Mrs. Thomas J Hensley, another honored and respected  woman of Miller
County, died at the home of her son, Milton, of the Fairview church
neighborhood., near Iberia, Monday night.  She was about 75 years of
age.  Mrs. Hensley was not sick very long so her death is rather
unexpected to her many relatives and friends.
   Mrs. Hensley was Miss Zena Jarrett before her marriage.  She being a
daughter of Abel Jarrett Sr.   When a young woman she was  united in
marriage to Thomas J. Hensley and the couple resided on a farm on the
Big Tavern creek many years, both dying on the old homeplace, their son
Milton  now living on the farm.  Mr. Hensley has been dead several
years.
   She leaves five sons and one daughter namely, W F. Hensley, Arthur
Hensley and Harold Hensley of Granite City, Illinois, Milton Hensley of
Iberia, Johnnie Hensley of Kansas City and Mrs. John (Emma) Blankenship
of near Iberia. She is survived by three sisters---Mrs. J M Crane of
Etterville; Mrs. F B Ramsey of Eldon; and Mrs. Dave Humphrey of Texas
County.
    Mrs. Hensley was a member of the Fairview Christian Church.
Arrangements were being made to have the funeral  Wednesday, February 5, Cotten, Mrs. J. A. (Yows, Anna Lucinda)  (appeared in newspaper Barnett--Funeral services were held Tuesday of last week at Barnett
Union Church for Mrs. J A Cotten, who died Sunday at the age of 72. The
rites were conducted by the Rev. R. R. Watts, with music by the  Barnett
Choir, accompanied by Mrs. C. L. Hatler.  The Barnett Eastern Star
Chapter conducted rites of the order.  Burial was in Big Rock cemetery.
   Mrs. Cotten, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Yows, was born at
Barnett May 3, 1874, and spent most of her life here.  Before her
marriage in Eldon, Feb. 5, 1911, she was Miss Anna Lucinda Yows.
   Previous to her marriage Mrs. Cotten taught at Eldon and Enid, Okla.
She was a charter member of the Eastern Star, a past matron of the
chapter and held an office at the time of her death.  Converted in 1913,
she was a member of the Baptist church and for years taught in the
Sunday School.
   One of eight children, she was the last.  Mrs. Cotten is survived by
her husband; a son, Frank Gordon Cotten of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Jack
Jones of Kansas City; a grandson, Daniel Joseph Cotten.
    Among those who came to attend the funeral were Miss Nell Jones of
Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yows of New Bloomfield,  Mr. and Mrs.
Golden Milburn of Clarksburg, Mr. and Mrs. J D Bradshaw of Leeton; Miss
Nellie Jones of Greenridge, Mrs. Cloe Wilson and Mrs. E A Williams of
Fortuna.

Washburn, John Thomas  LONG TIME MORGAN COUNTY BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY
AT AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS
   John Thomas Washburn, for many years a merchant at Gravois Mill,
Morgan County, "drew the drapery of his couch about him" November 23,     Mr. Washburn was born July 16, 1841, in Patrick county, Virginia. He
came to Morgan County, Missouri, in about the year 1867.  He was
married to Desdamona Martin, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth  Martin of
Versailles, August 29, 1869.  The following children were born to this
marriage;  Henry M Washburn of Kansas City, J. Samuel  Washburn, of
Eldorado, Kansas:  Elizabeth Rosannah, a twin to J. Samuel that died in
infancy,  Lottie, wife of L. O . Williams of Gravois Mills;  James
Francis who departed this life in 1910; Jeanett Marker, of
Omaha, Nebraska; Reynolds, of Eldorado, Kansas;  William F. and  Ralph
of Gravois Mills.  Mr. Washburn's wife died in 1895.
   For a few years after coming to Morgan County Mr. Washburn was in
business in Versailles but in 1878 he bought out the O'Bryans at Gravois
Mill at which place he was a merchant, postmaster, farmer and stock
raiser till the time of his death.  He served throughout the civil war,
having enlisted in Virginia and was with General Lee.  His son  Frank
served in the Spanish American war, while his son Ralph and grandson
Ewing, son of H. M Washburn fought in the World War. When Mr. Wasburn
was a boy educational facilities were nothing like as good as they are
now and he had a very poor chance to go to school and what education he
had he drilled out for himself in the  main, yet he worked and saved
till he leaves to his children an estate valued at $100,000 But more
than this material wealth he leaves a  good name.
That is all the obituary that I got.  There were a few more lines
without
genealogical value.  It ends(MJ)
   John Washburn will long be remembered by the editor of this paper and
by others who believe, in morality and improvements and progress as one
of our most stalwart allies.  Often when he came to town he  would say;
"Baker, I am for you in this fight you are making for  morality and
betterment."  A strong man has left us but not without leaving the
imprint of a busy and useful life upon his generation.

Jeffries, Mrs. Derrick (Huddleston, Mary E.) Mary E Jeffries passed away
Wednesday, November 28, 1951 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alta
McCubbin in Eldon, following a stroke  which she suffered ten days ago.
   Mrs. Jeffries was the daughter of John O and Lucy A Huddleston.   She
was born April 19, 1974, in Camden County Mo.  At the time of her  death
she had reached the age of 77 years.
   She married Derrick Jeffries February 22, 1891, and to this union
seven children were born.
   Mr. Jeffries died June 8, 1940.  Others preceding her in death were
twin babies, who died at birth and a son, aged three years,  five
brothers and three sisters.
   Survivors include four children; Mrs. Alta McCubbin, Eldon; Mrs. Fern
DeVore, Brumley; John A Jeffries, Dixon; and Otis B. Jeffries of Iberia.
   Ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
   She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Martha B Jeffries of Osage Beach and
Mrs. Eliza Pierce of Eldon.
    She had been a member of the New Hope Baptist church for  many
years.
    Funeral services were held at the New Hope Baptist church at 2 p.m.,
Friday, November 30 1951, with Rev. Virgil Smith of Brumley
officiating.  Interment was made in the New Hope Cemetery with Kays
Funeral Service in charge.

Plemmons, Mrs. A. J. (Wall, Frances V.)  Frances V. Wall was born May    She was united in marriage November 26, 1874 to A. J. Plemmons. To
this union was born nine children of whom four have preceded her in
death.  The five living are, namely; Willie, of St. James;  Mrs.  Ida
Cholet  of St. Louis;  Allee, Earl and Roy, all of Brumley; Also one
brother, George Wall,  survives her.
   She united with the Brumley Baptist Church in December, 1884, and
lived a faithful Christian life to the end.
   Funeral services were conducted by W. W. Bunch at the long time home
of the deceased, near Brumley, August 2nd, at eleven o'clock, after
which the body was taken to the Hawkins Cemetery and interred, to await
the resurrection morning, when we shall all be caught up into the air to
meet our Lord and shall live and reign with him forever.
   The Adams and Casey undertakers of Iberia took care of the body very
efficiently and sympathetically.
---W W Bunch

Bledsoe, Mrs. Phillip (Kays, Leora)    Mrs. Leora Bledsoe, 94 , of Route Sept. 14, 1971, at Bothwell Hospital, Sedalia, where she had been a
patient 10 days.
   Funeral services for Mrs. Bledsoe were at 2 p. m. Friday at
Griswold-Kays Chapel in Eldon with burial in the Versailles Cemetery.
   Mrs. Bledsoe was born March 17, 1877 in Texas, the daughter of the
late John Jack and Mary Ann Lanman Kays.
   She was married in Zebra, Mo., on Sept. 7, 1897 to Phillip A Bledsoe.
They spent their married life in Miller and Morgan counties.  Mr.
Bledsoe died in 1958.
    Mrs. Bledsoe was a member of the Barnett Baptist Church.
    She leaves four generations of descendants.  Surviving are one son,
Everett Bledsoe, of Fortuna; four daughters, Mrs. Maude Kehr and Mrs.
Ann Tyler of Eldon, and Mrs. Edith Shearer and Mrs. Opal Noland of
Versailles;  11 grandchildren;  23 great grandchildren; and six great
great grandchildren.
   The Rev. August E. Williams officiated at the funeral services Friday
afternoon.

Allen, Mr. & Mrs. Henry (Baldwin, Hattie)  9 March, 1922 HUSBAND AND
WIFE DEAD
   William Henry Allen, of Barnett, was buried at Big Rock church
Sunday. He died of flu and pneumonia.  His wife died Monday morning of
the same disease.  Mr. Allen was born February 15, 1884, and was married
April 22, 1911, to Hattie Baldwin.  On dying he left the wife and two
children.  He  was a member of the Christian church.  Rev. Newsom,
pastor of the  Presbyterian church of Versailles, conducted his funeral
at Barnett Sunday
and interment was in the Big Rock Cemetery.

Ewing, Mrs. Aaron (Vaughan, Martha Jane)   Mrs. Martha Jane Ewing died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Katie  Parker, in Eldon, Mo., August    Martha Jane Vaughan was born in Camden county, Missouri September 13,    She was the oldest of seven children of John and Louisa Vaughan. Two
brothers and one sister having preceded her in death.  She is survived
by two sisters-Mrs. Sarah Wyrick, Venice, California, and Mrs. Mary Burr Homestead, Idaho.
   She moved with her parents to California, Mo. in 1876.  She was first
married to Mansfield Apperson, March 25, 1877.  To this union four girls
were born-Mrs. J A Stark near Tuscumbia, Mrs. J A Heldstab, 815 Shawnee
Ave.  Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Katie Parker, Eldon, Mo.;  Emma Apperson
who died at four years of age.  Her husband died July 17, 1885.
   March 18, 1893, she married Aaron Ewing.  To this union two children
were born---Mrs. J A Kinworthy, Guthrie, Okla.,  and B. R. Ewing,
Centralia, Illinois.
   She united with the Baptist church at Eldon, Mo., in 1911, and was
faithful to the end and remarked only a few days before the end; "I went
as long as I was able; always enjoyed hearing the word of God."  She was
never satisfied to sit idle, always willing to labor for the support of
her children.
   Funeral services were at Eldon Baptist church Friday afternoon,
August 22, conducted by Bro. Roper.  Burial was in Eldon cemetery, near
her oldest grandson, Curtis Stark.
   Sleep on, dear mother, take your rest,
   So lonesome without you,
  But God's will is best--Sadly missed by daughters and Son

Prater, Mrs. Shorty (Miles, Clara)  (appeared in paper - 9 March, 1922
Mrs. Clara Prater, wife of "Shorty" Prater, four miles south of Sedalia,
died last Saturday evening of diabetes, she was sick about 24 hours.
Mrs. Prater was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miles of Versailles.  Mr.
Prater and family lived a few miles west of Versailles.  Mrs. Prater was Groff A. B. (appeared in paper January 1, 1931)
A. B. GROFF PASSED AWAY FRIDAY EVENING AT 9;00 O'CLOCK AT AGE OF ABOUT NEAR IBERIA
   A. B Groff, a highly respected and influential citizen of Iberia,
died  rather suddenly Friday evening at 9;00 o'clock with asthma.  He
was  critically ill only a few moments.  Mrs. Groff observed,  Friday
morning, that he had taken a turn for the worse, but before neighbors
could arrive he passed away.  Mr. Groff was about 60 years old.
    He was married a number of years ago to Miss Minnie Cross, who
survives.  There are no children by the marriage.  He is also survived
by two brothers, John and Harvey Groff, both of Iberia .
    Funeral Services were conducted Sunday at the Baptist Church and
burial was in the Iberia Cemetery.

Curtman, Dr. George W.  Dr. George W. Curtman, Maries Co. Physician Died
Wednesday, 26th
Born in Miller County son of Charles Otto Curtman, a native of Giessen,
Germany;  practiced Medicine at Dixon, Koeltztown, St. Thomas,  St.
Elizabeth and Vancleve.
            G. W. Curtman , a prominent Maries County Physician,  died
at his home near Sudheimer July 26, 1933 at 11 o'clock p.m..
            He was born in Miller County December 2, 1857, and from the
St. Louis Medical College and then began practice of Medicine at Iberia.
(there was more to this on another page which I don't have).

Sumner, Heriott Defaunt  H D SUMNER DIED FRIDAY
  Heriott Defaunt Sumner was born January 21, 1850 and died  October 9, and to this union five children were born, namely, Edward, Wesley, Mrs.
Rosa Ward, Mrs. Joe Lamm and one boy Clarence, who died in infancy.  His
wife preceded him in death 26 years ago.
   Later he was married to Ida A Henderson, who survives him.   He
leaves to mourn his departure the widow, four children, twelve
grandchildren, one brother, Guff Sumner, one sister, Elmira McGinnis and
a host of other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Lem Stevenson at eight
o clock Monday morning and internment was made in the Wilson Bend
cemetery.------written by a  granddaughter, Freda Sumner.

Lee, Daniel Thomas    Daniel Thomas Lee, a well-known and respected
farmer of the Alder Springs Community, near Iberia, died Thursday the was 67  years, 8 months and 18 days old at the time of his death.
   He was united in marriage January 16, 1890, to Miss Dora Alexander of
Miller county, and the union nine children were born.  Two preceded him
in death.  His companion and seven children are left to mourn his
departure. The children are;  Mrs. Josie Lea, Crestline, Kansas, Willie
Lee, Mrs. Mary Jones, Jimmie Lee and Mrs. Anna Dake of Dixon; Mrs.
Dollie Shelton of Granite City, Ill; and Mrs. Madge Humphrey of Tavern,
He also leaves 23 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   He united with the Christian church about the year 1905 and later
moved his membership to the Christian church at Mt. Gilead.  During this
time he has lived a devoted Christian life.
   Besides the relatives he leaves the congregation and a host of
friends to mourn his death.  At the time of his death, he was
superintendent of the Sunday school, a place which he has held for the
past five years.
   A large crowd attended the services which were held at the Mt. Gilead
Christian church, conducted by Rev. Neddie Sooter, who spoke many
comforting words to the bereaved ones.  The body was laid to rest in the
small cemetery on the old home place near High Knob.

Wright, James Lawrence  JAMES LAWRENCE WRIGHT (6 Jan 1818 - 25 April    It has been twice our painful duty to chronicle the death of our dear
darling infant offsprings, a beloved sister and many more distant
relatives since we have been  publishing a paper, and now we are called
upon, this week to mention the death of our dear aged father, who
departed his life at his home this Saturday morning, April 25, at 2
o'clock P.M. There were present at his bedside, his son Green Lee
Wright, his wife and myself. He was not thought to be dangerously ill
but for a short time, although he had been rapidly on the decline for
about one week. His suffering at times seemed intense till a short time
before his death, though seemingly unconscious for about 12 hours of his
last moments. The scene would of been hard indeed for us to have borne
had our  father not given any expression of hope beyond the grave, but
while we lonely seated by his bed near the hour of midnight, the night
before he died, he said he would " soon be in glory". " I want to go
home" and other expressions of like character which we could not
remember. Whether  real or not, this will offer us comfort through life,
when we think of him as a kind father who taught us to walk and talk.
   The funeral was on Sunday, beginning about 12  o'clock,  conducted in
the Christian Church by Hon. W.F. Freeman, prayer and remarks were
offered by Eld.. Albert McCubbin, Eld. L. E. Melton had been expected to
perform this duty, but the rain in the morning prevented him from
arriving on time, There were a goodly number of relatives and friends
present.
   Our father was born in Pennsylvania, January 6, 1818, moved to
Missouri with his parents and family of several children in 1838 or Elizabeth Mace
Tomson, Sept. 13, 1842. To this union were six boys and two girls. The
girls are both dead but all the boys are living and were all present
except the oldest C.M. Wright of Fulton, MO. Mother died June 4th, 1879.
He was again married to Eliza Jane (Pittman) Melton, the widow of John
Melton, on Dec. 25,1879 by Eld. J.C. Glover. Eliza Jane now survives
him.
 While a boy our father worked two or three years in a screw factory in
his native state. He was for a time a Justice of the Peace in Cole
County, a member of the jury that convicted Burr on circumstantial
evidence for murdering his wife and hanged in Jefferson City,
confessing his guilt on the scaffold. He built and operated several
water mills, was a neat workman in wood, and has done much hard work. He
moved his family to Miller County about 1854 or 1855, locating on the
Saline north of town. When the war broke out he took sides with the
Union, and served as first Lieutenant of a company of militia for quite
a while, but never forced into any active service.
    We might mention more of his life, but will close by saying we never
heard him swear or take a dram of whiskey, except for medical purposes
to our knowledge. Or did we ever hear him express a doubt as to the
truth of the bible. He for years held to the ideal that it was possible
to live a sinless life from infancy, but made up his mind with our
mother to confess Christ and be baptized and take membership with the
Church of Christ some 20
odd years ago. Becoming feeble from farm work, he moved to town with his
wife and two step-daughters, where he ended his days. His power of
talking and reasoning seems to have been marred by partial deafness for
some time. But his labors and trials on earth are ended and we hope to
meet him with all the good shining banks of sweet deliverance where
partings will shall be no more and the weary shall rest.
(Below are notes I received with the obit){MJames}:
NOTE-1:  The wife of James L. Wright is buried at the cemetery in
Tuscumbia,
MO and her tombstone reads:
Wright, Elizabeth M. w/o Jas L
His wife, Elizabeth Mace Thompson, was the daughter of Missouri pioneer,
poet and school teach Henry Tomson. She was born near Reidville in
Rockingham County, North Carolina. Her father Henry migrated to Hardeman
County, Tennessee in 1826 where he became the very first school teacher
in that frontier region of southwestern Tennessee. In 1842 Elizabeth's
family settled in or near Brazito where her Henry Tomson later purchased Township just west of Brazito and which today is owned by Carrender
family. Two books of her father Henry Tomson's published poetry were
printed in the late 1980's by Mary Lou Roberts, and are entitled "The
Capers of Sots" and "The Collected Poetry of Henry Tomson."
NOTE-2:  The old grist mill and carding machine was built and operated
by James Lawrence Wright. It was built on his property three miles north
of Tuscumbia and located a short distance south of the old one-room
Wright
school house in Saline Valley, above the Saline Creek. Additionally, it
was due south of the present day Saline Valley Church of Christ which I
believe James L. Wright probably helped build sometime between 1860 and bought from the government shortly after his arrival in Miller county.
The land purchase is recorded in the Bureau of Land Management records.
The church, the old school house and the former Wright homestead is
about one mile east of the old Kallenbach farm site which today is a
Missouri State historical site because it has remained in the Kallenbach
family for 140 years.
NOTE-3:  The author of the obituary above was JAMES PINKNEY WRIGHT, a
son of James Lawrence Wright and Elizabeth Mace Thompson. James Pinkney
was the grandson of Henry Tomson and Elizabeth Lee. He was born in Cole
County on Nov. l4, 1850. As a 5-year old boy he came with his parents to
Miller County
in 1856 where his father operated a carding machine and grist mill by
the Little Saline Creek located three miles north of Tuscumbia,
Missouri.
During his earlier years he became interested in newspaper work, and in
the 1870's, in association with his cousin, Josiah Henry Dockery
Thompson, published religious tabloids at the county seat. In 1880, they
established The Miller County Vindicator, a weekly newspaper, which was
published at Tuscumbia for seven years. Later, he published a weekly
newspaper at Tuscumbia known as the "Eye-Opener." Then, after a stint as
editor and manager of the "Western Preacher" abandoned newspaper work,
and spent the remainder of his lifetime engaged in agricultural
pursuits.
 He was married to Carrie M. Fendorf on Nov. 11, 1880, and they were the
parents of Lizzie Belle, who died in infancy; Grace May, who died in business for many years; Chester Roland, who died in infancy; and
Tennyson Clay, best known and loved for his work in the field of
education and who taught at Tuscumbia High School during the 1920's.
 James Pinkney Wright, a devoted member of the Christian Church, died
June 19, 1923.

Heckemeyer, Henry  Henry Heckemeyer, pioneer citizen of this community,
died Feb. 1st, 1933 after a long lingering affliction of heart ailment
at the age of 78 years, 10 months, and 26 days.
    The deceased was born near Westphalia, Osage county, came to  Miller
county 52 years ago where he engaged in farming on a fine  farm south of
St. Elizabeth on the Big Tavern creek, and through honest labor and good
management made it one of the finest farm homes  in this vicinity.
   About 8 years ago the deceased and surviving wife retired from active
farming and located near St. Elizabeth where his remaining years were
spent.
    Although he was not bedfast he was confined to his home for nearly
four years, during which time he bore his affliction in manly patience
and was well prepared to meet his Maker for the eternal reward
due him.
    The deceased was particularly noted for his kindness and willingness
to give assistance to friends and neighbors in need of help and was
always ready to do his part in the advancement of church, school, or any
other public enterprise.
    The deceased was married to Gertrude Buechter, to which union 6
children were born, 5 of whom preceding their father in death. 4 dying
in infancy, and Mary (Mrs. Otto Meyer), passing away nearly 8 years ago.
John F., who is now residing on the home farm, being the only surviving
son of the deceased, was only 6 days old when the mother passed away.
    Later the deceased was united in marriage to Mary Struemph, to which
union was born one daughter, Lucy (Mrs. Oliver Roark) of  St. Louis,
Mo., who also survives him, but who was not present at the funeral of
her father.
     Besides his wife, son John and daughter Lucy, his passing is
mourned by 8 grandchildren and a host of relatives, and this entire
community.
     After a requiem high mass on Saturday, Feb. 4th, funeral services
were conducted by Rev H J Meyer and burial was made in the St. Lawrence
Cemetery, and nearly the entire community accompanied the remains to the
last resting place.
St. Lawrence Cemetery records:
Henry Heckemeyer  6 March, 1854- 1 Feb. 1933
Gertrude  (nee Buechter) 25 August, 1858- 12 Nov. 1888
May        4 May, 1858-23 December, 1935
John F. 6 November, 1888- 26 January, 1935
Mary Angela Meier, wife of Otto F. 2 August, 1886-23 May, 1925

Kelly, John F.  (appeared in newspaper Dec. 5, 1913)
  We briefly noticed last week the death of John F Kelly at his home in
this city Wednesday of last week.  Mr. Kelly was born November 23, 1838,
nearly 75 years of age.  He came to this county with his father in 1839
when only one year of age and has resided here ever since. His father
Henry F Kelly, was a Virginian, first locating in St. Louis county,
thence to this vicinity.  His father was a merchant in High  Point many
years, followed by the son John F. in that locality for quite a period.
He was afterward engaged in farming in the southern part of the county.
   In 1879 with his family removed to ;this city and for many years was
engaged in mercantile pursuits, the firm of Fulks, Kelly & Co. for quite
awhile being one of the leading firms of this city.  Some years  ago
after retiring from active business in connection with Bluford  Russell
he bought the Roach Farm of 200 acres adjoining the city limits on the
south laying the same off in lots, from whence came the Kelly & Russell
Additions to the city.  In January, 1863 he was  married  to Miss
Taylor, a daughter of Joseph D Taylor, who survives him together with
six children.  Three sons and three daughters ,  all of whom were with
him during his last hours.  Two daughters Mrs. Pirkey and Mrs. Burton
live in the state of California., two sons Joseph and David in St. Louis
and Dr. Quince Kelly of Versailles  and Miss Zoe Kelly at home.
    John F. Kelly was a good citizen, a man of strong mind with  much
originality of character, he was generous and kind, a devoted husband
and a tender. loving father.  For many years he has been an active
member of the Christian Church.

Ferguson, John Squire Miller Co. Autogram November 30, 1931
  Squire John Ferguson of Iberia, who is now nearing his 92nd birthday,
came to Miller county on a steamboat when he was 14 years old.  Born in
Scotland, the family made St. Louis their home.
   He stepped out as a man when only 12 years of age by hiring as a
deck-sweeper on a Mississippi river packet, plying between St. Louis and
New Orleans.
    He came up the Osage river on the Thomas E Tuck, a big side wheel
packet.  The monster boat had no trouble in getting up the Osage, but
the river took a sudden fall and there was difficulty in getting back to
the
Missouri river.
    The Thomas E. Tuck was owned by Tom and Bill Dozier, who later
became owners of the Dozier bakery in St. Louis.  One was pilot and  the
other held a position as mate.  When the boat attempted to go under the
bridge near Osage city on this fateful trip up the Osage, the boat
rammed its side into a pier, taking off the smoke-stack, and a whole
side of the boat, leaving the contents of the dining room and kitchen
open to view.  Everything was consternation and it looked like the boat
was  headed for the bottom of the river.  Mr. Ferguson says, " I jumped
into  the river to save my life."
    Another incident of steamboat days which he related was a trip he
made before the civil war on the St.. Falls City,  When they left New
Orleans for St. Louis they had on a cargo of coffee and brandy and at
the mast- head was flying the Confederate flag.  This was just at the
beginning of the war, and Mr. Ferguson and about a dozen more of the
boys were anxious to get back to St. Louis.
    At Memphis, the steamer left them stranded, and they decided to
make the balance of the trip in a row-boat.  They started out with  some
provisions and a supply of brandy which river men always found
"necessary" in those days.  After proceeding up the river a distance
they made camp on an island.
     While preparing their meal, the St.. Kentucky came by.  The pilot,
was a friend of Mr. Ferguson, hailed them and wanted to know what they
were doing there.  They advised the pilot that they were going home. He
told them that they could get no farther than Hickman as a blockade had
been established.  He agreed to assist them through the lines, and after
they clambered onto the steamer, the pilot locked them up in a  room.
When a search was made for contraband, the pilot told the searchers that
he had some prisoners locked up in the room.  This sufficed and the
boys were happy when informed they were through the lines. They
disembarked from the steamer and proceeded on their own resources for
St. Louis.
     Later, Mr. Ferguson enlisted in the Union army and served
throughout the conflict.  He is one of the very few living veterans of
the civil war.

Bassman, John Casper Miller Co. Autogram October 9, 1930
SURVIVED BY ONE SON AND FOUR DAUGHTERS;  FUNERAL  SERVICES WERE
CONDUCTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON BY ELDER A. L. ALEXANDER AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
   John Casper Bassman passed away Saturday morning, October 4th, at
eight o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mr. J. F. Wright of
Tuscumbia, following an illness of several months duration.
   He was born in St. Louis county, Mo., October 29, 1850, and was a son
of George Casper and Barbara Eva Ott Bassman.
   He came to Cole Co., Mo. with his parents when he was six years old,
and spent his boyhood days on a farm near Jefferson City.
   He was united in marriage Apri8l 1, 1879, to Miss Lucy Evelyn
Birdsong of Tuscumbia, and she preceded him in death January 15, 1929.
By this union five children survive, they being Mrs. C. W. (Lena)
Holtzman of Chicago;  Mrs. L. A. (Ercell) Wright of Tuscumbia; J. L.
Bassman of  Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. H. E. (Phreda) Lang of Kansas
City, Mo.   Two sons preceded him in death----Fritz who died in infancy;
and  William D., who died two years ago in Union, Mo.,  at the age of 48
years.
     Two years before he married he bought out the farm near Tuscumbia
now owned by S. P. Hawken,  later buying the farm on Saline Creek, now
owned by Oliver Kallenbach.  He sold the farm in 1899 and moved to
Tuscumbia where he resided until he moved to Kansas City in 1918. He had
been feeble for more than a year and had been in very poor  health since
undergoing an operation at St. Luke's hospital in Kansas
City last December.
   He returned to Tuscumbia last April, and was making his home with his
daughter,  Mrs. J. F. Wright, when he passed away.
   Besides the five children, he is survived by four brothers--John
Augustus, George Casper, and Albert N Bassman all of Jefferson City. and
William H. Bassman of Claremore, Oklahoma.  He also leaves to mourn his
departure 18 grandchildren.
  Impressive Services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the  Christian
Church, midst a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends, by Rev.
A. L. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church, after  which the
body was conveyed to the Tuscumbia Cemetery, there to rest beside his
wife, who preceded him in death by only a few months.
   The floral tributes were most beautiful and profuse, silently
speaking the love and esteem which the donors held for him.  A number of
favorite  hymns were beautifully sung by a choir of mixed voices.
   He was a kind and loving father, and was always ready to help his
neighbors and friends in cases of distress and sickness.  Although he
lived nine years more than mans allotted time on this earth, yet his
departure leaves a void in the hearts of his children that never can be
filled.
      All the living children were present.
 

Bassman, Miss Ruth(granddaughter of J.C. Bassman) died August 12, 1932
at the home of her brother Casper,  in Union, Mo.  Syble Ruth Bassman
was born near Etterville, Missouri, December 23, 1907 and had reached
the age of 24 years, 8 months and 19 days, when the summons came to call
her away  from a life which had just begun.  The deceased spent the
early days  of her childhood in Tuscumbia, Mo., attending the public
school there. At the age of 13 years, she moved with her parents to
Union, Mo.

Curtis, Michael A.  Versailles Leader Friday 11 July, 1913
   It is with deep sorrow we chronicle the sudden death, from heart
failure, of Mr. Michael A Curts.  He died at the home of his daughter
Mrs. R. A. Harrison, near Glensted, Mo. Monday afternoon, July 7, 1912,
complaining only just a few minutes before of his side and arm.
   Mr. Curts was born in Butler county, Ohio, August 11, 1829, being in
his 84th year at the time of death.  He joined the Christian church
early in life and has since lived a .Christian life, always ready to
lend a  helping hand to the church.
   He was married to Miss Rebecca Talbort.  To this union seven children
were born, six of whom survive him as follows;  Frank Curts, of
Hutchinson, Kansas;  Mrs. Mollie Fugate, of McClure, Kansas;  Mrs. Rhoda
Harrison, of  Glensted, Mo.;  Mr. John Curts of Livingston, Montano;
Mr. George Curts of Wells, Nevada; Mr. Clark Curts of San Francisco,
California.
   Funeral Services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Fortuna,
Mo., Wednesday afternoon, July 9th, by Rev. David Bowman, after which
the remains were laid to rest in Newkirk Cemetery.

Witt, Arthur  Miller Co. Autogram Nov. 6, 1930
  Arthur Witt, died Thursday, the 30th, near Tuscumbia at the home of
his brother, Will Witt.  He was living in the Eldon vicinity, and on
last Sunday morning his two sons, John and William, left their father at
home.  When
they returned later in the day he was found lying prostrate on the bed,
face downward, and in an unconscious condition.
   He was brought to his brother's home near Tuscumbia where he
continued in a coma until death came Thursday, four days after being
stricken.  The  attending physician found him paralyzed and having no
sensation of pain when pricked with a pin. It was thought possible that
the paralysis was  due to poison.
  He was united in marriage in 1907 to Bessie Wright of near Brumley.
who died several years ago.  Two sons John and William survive him.
  He united with the Christian church at Brumley when a young man.
Brief services were conducted Saturday by T. C. Wright and burial was in
the Tuscumbia Cemetery.
 
 

Holst, Mrs. Nicholas J. (James, Rachel Jane)    Rachel Jane James Holst
was born June 18, 1849 near High Point, Missouri, and passed away
December 31, 1921 being 72 years of age. Rachel James was the
granddaughter of the late John James of High Point, Mo.  Her father's
family came to Mo. from Kentucky and her mother (Nancy Woolf) was born
and raised in Ohio, came to Missouri with the  Dutcher Family who
located near High Point, Mo.  but all her mothers  relatives lived in
Ohio and North Carolina.  William James (her father) lived on a large
farm near High Point, until Rachel was about five years of age. when
they moved to Morgan County bought and located near  Gravois Mills, Mo.
on the farms now owned by Mr. Asa and John Webster,  he also owned and
run a saw mill a number of years,  the only one for miles around,  it
was here they were living when the civil war broke out. Rachel was then
twelve years of age, there was ten children in the  family, three boys
and seven girls, four older and five younger than Rachel. The father and
eldest brother joined the army and served throughout the war.  Her
father in the Militia and her brother (John Daniel) in the regulars, her
second brother being too young to join was forced to  stay with his
father for safety, thus leaving her mother with those little  children
all alone, no boys old enough to help them, and being the only union
family in that part of the country at that time their hardships were
great.  Many a night was their house busted into by men swearing,
cursing and calling for her father and brothers and searching the house
for anything they might want.
     Rachel was married to Nicholas J. Holst March 17, 1872, they built
their home on Mr. Holst homestead 4 1-2 miles west of Gravois Mills,
Mo., and they continued to live there until the year 1906 when they sold
their
home and bought another farm four miles north of Barnett, Mo. where they
lived until in the fall of 1916.  When they retired from farming and
bought a home in Eldon, Mo., where their home is now.  Mrs. Holst
was never strong but was one never to hive up, always doing her full
duty  and more too.  She had been in failing health the past five years,
but was  stricken down with paralysis, November 13, 1921, but by the
careful treatment of Dr. Well of Versailles, Mo. and Dr. Wessling of
Eldon, Mo. was fast gaining her strength and use of her paralyzed limbs,
would soon been up again, had not pneumonia developed.  She passed on
December children and eleven grandchildren, two sisters and one brother and
other relatives and friends.  The sisters are Mrs. George Hibdon, Eldon,
Mo.;  Mrs. John Hibdon of Linn Creek, Mo.; and the brother Mahlon J.
James of Gravois Mills, Mo.  The children are as follows, Prof. J. H.
Holst of Bozeman, Montana, Mrs. C. F. Rastorfer, Barnett, Mo., T. R.
Holst of Versailles, Mo., Jay Holst, Marvin, Mo., H. C. Holst, Genoa,
Colorado,  Robert Holst, Sedalia, Mo.; Iola Holst, Eldon, Mo. and the
little grand son who has been in the home since he was seven months
and now almost five years old.
    Mrs. Holst confessed her faith in her Christ in the year 1873 at
Gravois Mill, Mo. during the preaching of T. Phillips of Miller County
and joined the Christian church and has lived a devoted Christian  life
ever since.  All through her younger life was a devoted worker. In
Sunday School and church, year after year when there was no
Sunday school near she would conduct Sunday school in an old house that
was vacant on their farm and then in later years in the school house
known as Holst school.  She wanted her  children and her neighbors
children to know God and learn of him all the time, of her residence
west of Gravois Mill, Mo.  She was instrumental in having a Sunday
school near her home.  Her entire life was a Christian life full of love
and sacrifice for others, always thinking of others, and always kind and
cheerful and glad to see her friends, even after she was not able to
return visits, it did her so much good for her friends to visit her, she
always gave them a glad welcome.  During her younger life, she was
always with her neighbors in their sickness and grief, her motto was
"give the flowers while they live"  Her loving mother heart reached out
to several children besides her own and gave to them the mother love and
care they were missing.  There never was a more faithful and  loving
wife and mother  never neglecting her home or children.  She  taught her
children from the cradle that there was a God and her  counsel and her
prayers were that they might fear God and live honest upright Christian
lives.  We know that this mother is at rest.  She has done all she could
do,
her example is good
Her absence is hard to bear
Her place in home can never be filled.
Altho her form is silent now
Her deeds will forever live.
(One Who Knew Her.) Versailles Leader  January 1922

Edwards, Mrs. George T. (Barnhart, Mary Frances)  Mrs. George T. Edwards
succumbs to typhoid Fever Friday August 5, 1932
Deceased was a kind and loving wife and mother;  is survived by the
husband,  two sons, one sister and seven brothers.
   Mrs. Mary Frances Edwards, wife of George T. Edwards, died at her
home four miles south of Tuscumbia, Friday morning, August 5, at 5;45
o'clock. She became ill about two weeks before her death of typhoid
fever, but her condition was not regarded as critical until a few hours
before her death,
when she rapidly grew worse.
   Mrs. Edwards was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Barnhart and was
born near Capps October 4, 1897, being at the time of her death 34
years, 10 months and 1 day old.  She was one of a large family of
children,  there being 12 in all.
   She was united in marriage May 16, 1915, to George T. Edwards, and
for a few years they resided on the Porter P Pyles farm on Panther
Creek, near Capps.  They later moved to Granite City and resided there a
number of years, then about 2 years ago they bought a farm on Cat Tail
creek, near the county home, where they continued to reside until her
death.  To  this union there were born two sons, James and Calvin, who
survive her.
Besides a husband and two children,  she leaves to mourn her death her
parents, who now reside at Pacific .  Also one sister and seven brothers
as follows: Miss Ollie, Pacific, Mo.; Louis, Higgins, Texas; Iva and
Elmer,
Granite City, Illinois; Mary and Everett, St. Albans;  John, Russell,
Ark;  and Andrew, Tuscumbia.  Three sisters preceded her in death.
  She united with the Humphrey's Creek Christian church about 20 years
ago  and lived a devoted Christian until death.  Besides the relatives
she leaves to mourn her passing many friends who held her in highest
respect.
   Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion, Christian church
Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, midst a large crowd of sorrowing
relatives and friends, by Rev. C. M. Sooter, and the body was laid to
rest in the Church
cemetery nearby.

Raines, Charley  Statesman 16 March, 1922
Charley Raines, formerly of Versailles died in a hospital in Anaconda,
Montana, Saturday, March 11, 1922 , and his body is being brought to
Versailles for burial.  He had been in poor health for seven years and
had been in a hospital since last July.  Mr. Raines is a brother of Mrs.
J W. Boles, Mrs. Frank Ratcliff and Mrs. Ferguson of this city.  He was Lumpkin, W.M.  Eldon Advertiser August 23, 1906
ELDON'S FRIST CITIZEN
W. M. Lumpkin was born in Eldon, September 27, 1832, with the Indians.
He bears the distinction of being the only living first pioneer citizen
of Eldon.  He is at present, city Attorney; has been county school
commissioner, prosecuting Attorney and Probate Judge of Miller County.
He was here before the county was organized and although he is the
earliest settlers now in Eldon, he takes a deep interest in the welfare
of little children and seeks to have them leave off their evil habits.
( John Lumpkin who settled Miller Co. before 1830 was the father of
W. M. Lumpkin).

Gabriel, Charles  Statesman 16 March, 1922
Charles Gabriel, a life long citizen of east Morgan, died last Friday,
March 10,  after a few days sickness. He was first afflicted with the
flu and then contracted pneumonia from which he died at the age of 65
years.  He  leaves his wife and two married children.--Mrs. Ola Comer
and Walter Gabriel.  The funeral services were conducted at Hopewell
Sunday by a  Christian Church  minister of Fortuna.  Mr. Gabriel had
been a member of the Christian Church for a number of years.  He was
counted a good citizen and will be missed in the community.
 

Miller, Thomas Jefferson, Miller Co. Autogram November 27, 1930
THOS. J. MILLER, PROMINENT CITIZEN, DIES
Died at Olean at age of 66,  Was Found Dead In Back Yard, After His
Failure To Come To Dinner;  Recently sold His farm  Near Eldon and Moved
to Olean.
    Thomas Jefferson Miller, one of the prominent and respected farmers
of Olean, died very suddenly Thursday of heart trouble. Mr. Miller had
been taking treatments for some time for leakage of the heart and had
sold his farm, near Eldon, a few weeks ago to  Owen Wyrick of Tuscumbia.
He bought property in Olean and had  planned to take life easier owing
to his infirmities.
    His body was found by the family when he failed to answer the
summons to come to dinner.  He was working in the back yard with a pick
and shovel, and no doubt the exertion brought about his death.  He was
lying on his back against a pile of loose dirt which he had removed.
      Dr. D. H. Kouns, county coroner, held an inquest and the verdict
was that he came to his death from natural causes.  Dr. Kouns stated
that while Mr. Miller was attending court recently at Tuscumbia he came
to him for treatment for his heart.
      Mr. Miller came of one of the county's pioneer families.  His
father  was  Lemuel Miller and his mother was Sarah Stubblefield Miller.
He is survived by the widow and a number of children.
       Interment was made at Spring Garden.

Atteberry, Mrs. Frank M.  (Atteberry, Martha Ann)  Martha Ann (BEAR)
Atteberry, born April 2, 1876 near Iberia, Miller County, Missouri, the
daughter of Absalom and Mary Catherine (SPEARMAN) Bear and the fourth of
their children.
The Bears moved from Ohio and the Spearmans from Tennessee to Missouri
in the early 1800's. Martha finished the academy at Iberia, then taught
school in Miller County a few years prior to going to Indian Territory
in 1904 as a teacher through the Indian Agency.
She taught at Krebs (near McAlester), near Durant, and in Atoka County
at Balls Chapel (now Valley View) and last at Old Standing Rock.
She married Frank M. Atteberry at Lehigh in 1907. The mother of three
daughters and three sons,  she was a tireless and devoted mother who
asked no odds and gave none.
She was always ready and willing to help others—which she often did. A
devout Christian, she loved children. Unassuming, yet, willing and ready
to counsel others. Articulate on politics and religion. She enjoyed good
health all of her life except for a brief period in the middle 20's. She
could ride a horse well at 80, and at 91, she was still preparing most
of her own meals and participating in general house work. She enjoyed
life and played hard—and by the rules. I seriously suspect that in later
years she did much regret that she did not devote her life to education
and philosophy.
Except for the years 1917, 23, and 28, she was a resident of Atoka
County her entire married life, and lived 43 of those years on the same
place in the Standing Rock Community. In February, 1963 she moved with
her husband to live with their daughter, Norma Haberman in Vallejo,
California. Soon thereafter, in May, 1963 her husband died. Then in a
very short time, her youngest daughter, Gretchen, came to live with her
and Norma in Vallejo. That arrangement continued until August, 1966 when
Gretchen, because of a change of employment, moved to San Jose, CA.
Then, in July, 1967, she made her home with her son, Doyle and his wife
Penny , at Napa, CA where she resided until the time of her death.
She showed evidence of weakness and loss of stability on Tuesday,
September the 12th and worsened on the following day. Although much
improved, she was taken to the Richmond General Hospital Thursday the suffered a light stroke…After entry into the hospital, she commenced
having a series of light strokes periodically which the doctor could not
prevent. Her short period of illness in the hospital was with excellent
care and was little suffering or pain. She died quietly on November 1, She is survived by two daughters Norma Atteberry Haberman, Vallejo, CA,
and Gretchen Atteberry Thomas, Hayward, CA, and two sons Orval Atteberry
of Pasadena, TX, and Doyle Atteberry, Napa, CA. A grandson, Donald J.
Sanders, Donaldsonville, LA, Granddaughters, Arlene Fauncille Haberman
Kirgan, Fairfield, CA, Mrs. Dorothy Atteberry Goucher of Pasadena, TX,
and Mrs. Peggy Atteberry Mason of Reno, Nevada. Three great
grandchildren, the daughter and two sons of Mrs. Kirgan and one sister
Zella Livingston.

Kelsay, William Aubrey   Versailles Leader 4 July, 1946
KELSAY RITES ARE CONDUCTED
  Funeral services were held in Boonville Saturday afternoon for William
Aubrey Kelsay, a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Ferguson of Versailles
Route 2.  Mr. Kelsay died Thursday in a Kansas City Hospital, where he
had undergone an operation Tuesday.
   Home only a week after a trip by air to California, Mr. Kelsay was
host at a family gathering Sunday, June 23.  He woke up ill Monday but
went to Kansas City to resume his work in an airplane plant.  His
condition became
so critical that he underwent an operation Tuesday for intestinal
strangulation. Although the operation was successful, Mr. Kelsay
succumbed to a heart ailment.
  Born in 1895, Mr. Kelsay married Miss Leona Ferguson in June, 1917. He
had lived in Boonville 22 years, during the first of which he was an
officer at the reformatory.  Later he became a rural mail carrier and
then to a city mail carrier, but quit to take up the work in Kansas
City.
   Mr. Kelsay is survived by his wife; a daughter, Miss Margaret Kelsay,
who was a marine;  two sons, Merlin Kelsay, who wan an army air forces
navigator, and Billy Kelsay, who is now in service; a brother, George
Kelsay, of Long Beach, California, with whom he had visited on his  trip
west.  Billy Kelsay was home on furlough just before his father  became
ill.
  The rites were held at the Goodman & Boller funeral home by a Baptist
Minister.  At the cemetery, rites were conducted by the American Legion,
to which Mr. Kelsay as a World War 1 veteran belo9nged.  Attending  from
here were Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Birtle Huff.

Bilyeu, John  Moniteau CO Herald April 23, 1914
  Andrew Bilyeu, one of the well known residents of this county and a
pioneer citizen died at this home about three miles south of California,
Easter Morning April 12, 1914 after an illness extending over several
months from a weak heart.  He had been confined to his bed only for
about two weeks but had suffered from his heart much at times during the
winter.  Mr. Bilyeu was born in Miller County September 26, 1835 and was
married to Amanda Wyrick  March 1862.  Eleven children were born to the
union, seven of whom survive, four sons and three daughters.  He had
been a member of the Christian church for 42 years and was one of the
workers in building and supporting the  Moreau Christian Church, during
the days of its activity.
  The funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday,
Rev. R. E. L Prunty, pastor of the California Christian Church
officiating. Burial at the Sappington Cemetery.

Beutcher, Herman F. Miller CO Autogram July, 1951
   Herman F. Buechter, son of Joseph and Katherine Buechter was born
January 30, 1886, and died July 15, 1951 at the age of 65.
  He was united in marriage to Rose Bax, who survives him.  Other
survivors are three children, Martha Evers of St. Louis; Marie Wieberg
of St. Anthony; and Herman of St. Anthony.  Six brothers, Willie,
Henry, John, Frank, Ben, Herman, of St. Anthony.  Two sisters, Elizabeth
Kloeppel and Katherine Blomberg.
   Funeral services were held at  9 a. m. Tuesday, July 16 at the St.
Anthony Catholic Church.  Rev. J. Hans officiating.  Internment was made
in the church cemetery.  Arrangements were by Hedges Funeral Home of
Iberia.

Silvey, Martin M.  Statesman Dec. 26, 1929
   Martin M. Silvey, of 812 Alabama Street, St. Joseph, Missouri, died
at 7;30 o'clock Sunday night, December 1, 1929 of appendicitis and
either pneumonia.  He had undergone an operation on Tuesday Nov. 26 and
was only sick eight days.  He was born in Jefferson City, Mo. February Morgan county at the age of two years.
   He was married to Miss Hazel Marie Stringer, a daughter of  Mr. and
Mrs. Dallas Stringer on January 20, 1926.  To this union one daughter,
Martha Ellen, was born.
   He is survived by his wife and daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Press M Silvey, of St. Joseph, two brothers Mason Silvey of St. Joseph
and Harry Silvey, of Denton, Montana;  three sisters, Mrs. E. V. Otten,
of
St. Joseph, Mrs. Bert Ratcliff, of Eldorado, Kansas and Mrs. Jean
Johnson of Jefferson City, Mo.  All were at his bedside when the end
came except Harry Silvey.
   Funeral services were held at the Bretheran Church on Tuesday, Dec. Aubrush cemetery. The flower offering was beautiful.
    Martin Silvey moved to St. Joseph last October a year ago.  He  was
employed at Armour's Packing House.
 

Viet, Mrs. Rudolph (Adrian, Josephine Elizabeth)     Josephine Elizabeth
Veit, daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Adrian, was born  at St. Thomas
May 27, 1895, and died at her home near Meta July 17, 1959.  She was 64
     On October, 29, 1919, she was married to Rudolph Viet.  They were
parents of three children.
   Mrs. Veit is survived by her husband; one daughter, Deloris Holtmeyer
of Iberia; two sons, Gregory of St. Thomas and C. H. of Kansas City;
three sisters,  Zita Huhman, Laura Adrain and Margaret Huhman of St.
Elizabeth;  six brothers, Ben of St. Elizabeth, Mike and Louis of Kansas
City, and Decker, Edward and Leo of St. Louis; and 10 grandchildren
   Funeral services were at 9 am Monday at the St. Cecilia Catholic
Church with the Rev. T. T. Wilkending officiating.
    Internment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Hedges
Funeral Home of Meta.
    Pallbearers were Henry Luecken, Andrew Beliche, Herbert Volmert, Leo
Luebering, Norman Juegens, and Leo Holtmeyer.

Rowden, Isaac D.   Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune Friday 10 Sep 1926
ISAAC D. ROWDEN DEAD
Aged Civil War Veteran Passed Away at 85 Years Yesterday--Had Suffered
Paralysis
   At 8 o'clock yesterday morning, at the family residence, 1324 G
Street, Isaac D. Rowden, one of the most highly respected and best known
residents of this city and section passed away at the age of 85 years,
death ensuing from complications following a paralytic stroke suffered
ten months ago. Until three weeks ago  Mr. Rowden was able to be about,
but then took to his bed to remain until death came.
  The deceased came to this part of the west about 1900, first locating
in Asotin county, later taking up a farm near the Slickpoo mission, and
still later residing at Winchester.  Seven years ago the family came to
Lewiston to
make their residence.  Owing to wounds received in the Civil war, in
which he enlisted then re-enlisted after being honorably discharged, and
during which he served with conspicuous bravery, Mr. Rowden was unable
to actively engage in farming operations, but his sons were associated
with him.
  During his residence in Lewiston he became quite well and favorably
known and he was a great favorite with all he came in contact with. He
was a man of high character and splendid ideals and his presence in the
community will be missed.  Mr. Rowden was a native of Miller county,
Missouri.
  On Nov. 7, 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Rowden celebrated their 60th. wedding
anniversary at their home, and he looked forward to being able to
witness the 61st. anniversary pass around.
  Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rowden, eight of whom are
still living, and these with the devoted wife survive.  The children
are: Mrs. Os car Lovinburg, Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Mary Goff, of this
city; I.E. Rowden, Pacific, Mo.; George W. Rowden, Slickpoo mission;
Mrs. Pearl Stevens, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. James M. Hardin, of Lewiston;
Mrs. R.R. Crum, of Slickpoo mission, and Mrs. Lou Tidwell, of Pomeroy.
Thirty-two grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren also survive.
  Arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been perfected, word
being awaited from the children residing elsewhere.  The remains are at
the Brower- Wann parlors.

Rowden, Mrs. L.D. (Caroline L.)Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune
Obituary-4 February 1929 Correction-5 February 1929
DEATH CALLS MRS. ROWDEN
Esteemed Lady Had Resided In Lewiston and Asotin 29 Years
  Mrs. Caroline L. Rowden, a well known matron of this city, who had
lived in Asotin county and Lewiston for the past 29 years, passed away
at her home, 1324 G street, last night at 7:10 o'clock from old age.
She was the widow of I.D. Rowden, who died September 9, 1926.
  She was born October 4, 1846, in Miller County, Missouri, and married
there in 1865 to Mr. Rowden.  When first coming west they located in
Asotin county, then moving to Lewiston.
  Mrs. Rowden leaves four daughters, two sons and twin sisters.  The
children are Mrs. Oscar Lovingborg, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Mrs. Mary
Goff, Mrs. Pearl Stevens, Mrs. J.M. Hardin, all of this city; I.E.
Rowden, Pacific, Missouri; G.W. Rowden, Culdesac.  Her sisters are Mrs.
L.M. Tidwell of Pomeroy, and Mrs. R.R. Crum of Culdesac (error,  these
are daughters...see correction below). When death came, all except Mrs.
Tidwell and I.E. Rowden were at the bedside.
  The body is at the Brower-Wann mortuary.  Funeral arrangements will
not be made until relatives outside the city may be heard from.
Rowden Rites Wednesday-----Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline L. Rowden
will be held on Wednesday at the Brower-Wann Chapel at 2 o'clock.  Mrs.
Rowden died Sunday evening at her home from complications due to old
age.  She was the widow of I.D. Rowden, a Civil war veteran, who died in their golden wedding anniversary in 1915.  Mrs. R.R. Crumm of Culdesac
and Mrs. L.M. Tidwell of Pomeroy are daughters of Mrs. Roden and not
sisters as was reported.  Eight children, 33 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren survive.
*Caroline L. CLARK ROWDEN was the daughter of Alexander Clark and
Minerva
Davidson of Miller county.*

Wright, C.B.  Iberia Sentinal Sept. 17, 1953
  Tuesday afternoon of this week Miller County lost one of its best
known pioneer citizens, C. B. Wright of Tuscumbia, 75, passed away at
his home after a lingering illness of six years.  During his long
affliction, he
spent many hours writing to his friends all over the nation and much
time was spent recalling early days when the Osage River played a very
important part in the life of the county.  For 35 years, he was active
in his work on steamboats on the Osage and became known as an  authority
on the river.
    He was born near Little Saline Creek, three miles north of
Tuscumbia,  and his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Wright were
pioneer people of this county.
      In 1905 he was married to Mae Hauenstien, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Phillip F Hauenstein.
      He became a member of the Tuscumia Christian Church many years ago
and served as superintendent of the Sunday School for  a number of years
and for 50 years taught a Sunday School class.
       At the time of his death, he was president of the Anchor Milling
Company of Tuscumbia and had been associated with the company for 55
years.
         He is survived by his wife; one son, Homer Clay of Tuscumbia;
one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Topping of Barnett, Mo.; four brothers, Otis
of Pierce City, Mo.;  Charles L of Centralia, Mo.; Homer Lee and
Richard of Tuscumbia.
          Funeral services will be held Thursday morning (Sept 17) at of Lake Ozark officiating.
          Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon is in charge of arrangements.

Miller, Albert A. Miller CO Autogram 10 August, 1933
  Albert A. Miller of Tuscumbia, Mo., passed away   Saturday,
July 29, 1933.
  He was born near Kansas City, Mo., April 1, 1889, the son of Sam and
Mary Miller.  His father died when he was a small child.  Later  Albert,
with his mother, four brothers and two sisters, moved to Illinois,
making that state their home.
   Albert was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Sons, August 25, 1926,  at
Ottawa, Illinois.  To this union 2 children were born------Bobbie, 6,
and Liew Ellen, 8 months.
    After his marriage he started farming near Ohio, Ill.  In the spring
of  1929 he, with his wife and little son, moved to Montana, remaining
there until the year of 1931, then came to Missouri where he remained
until
his death, which was caused by heart trouble.
    He leaves to mourn his death his wife and two children, Bobby and
Liew Ellen, one sister, Kate Slogren of Ohio, Ill; three brothers,
Arthur L. Miller of Ohio, Ill., George E Miller of Minnesota, Frank
Miller of Red-
stone, Montana;  three half-sisters, Lillie Erickson, Lorietta Emfonz,
and Minnie McGangee, all of Ohio Ill., and a host of relatives and
friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 2 brothers and
a sister.
   The remains were laid to rest in the Robinett cemetery in Miller Co.,
Rev. J. A. Roper of Eldon, Mo. officiating - written by a
sister-in-law,, Mrs. Walker Sons, Depue, Illinois
Other items in the same paper;  Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sons and Mr. and Mrs.
Walker Sons of Depue Ill,. came out to attend the funeral of their
brother- in -law, Albert Miller.  Alfred Sons returned to Illinois with
them.
The wife of Albert Miller, the bridge worker  who died here July 29, has
moved to the home of her father near Brumley.
Miller, Albert  August 3, 1933    Miller CO Autogram
Albert Miller, age about 40 years, collapsed on the Hauenstein Store
porch Saturday morning and died instantly.  According to witnesses, he
walked up the steps and sat down on the porch seat, and while
conversing with others he began vomiting and pitched forward on his
face, before medical aid could be given, he expired.
   Dr. J. R. Ellison, county coroner, came down from Eldon and after
questioning a number of witnesses he decided to hold an inquest Monday.
However, after had made a thorough examination , he states that he is
convinced that death was due to a heart block resulting  from acute
indigestion.
   Miller has been employed here since last winter as a fireman on  the
construction barge at the River Bridge Project.  he is survived by the
widow and two children.  The family has been living in a tent just below
the south approach of the bridge.

Hildebrand, Jake Versailles Statesman December 19, 1929
    Jake Hildebrand, a bachelor 74 years old, of Gravois Mills, while
eating supper Monday evening choked on a sweet potato and died in a few
minutes. The funeral was Wednesday.  Mr. Hildebrand was a brother of
Frank Hildebrand and made his home with his brother for several years.

Hildebrand, Jacob  Statesman December, 1929
                  IN MEMORY OF JACOB HILDREBRAND
    Jacob Hilderbrand was born in Sangamon County, Illinois,  April, 23 brother Frank and family Two and a half miles South of Gravois Mills.
    Uncle Jake spent his early childhood in Cooper County coming there
from St. Louis.  Most of his life was spent in Morgan Co.
     He is survived by six brothers namely, John, Alfred, Robert and
Frank of near Gravois Mills, James of Proctor, and Louis of near
Versailles.  The members of the home in which he lived are;  Frank, the
brother, Elizabeth, the wife and Helen, Ollie, and Ernest, the children.
Frank and Jacob are separated now for the first time since birth.
    The funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 18th in the
home, by Rev. B. F. Kennedy of Versailles.
    Uncle Jake was a good man and a kind neighbor, and friend to all who
knew him.  He was always ready and willing to help those in trouble,
need or distress.  The memory of his kindness, patience, faith and the
fine qualities which makes a good man will be a life reminder and
example to me in making me a better woman---his niece.

Wall, Raymond  2 April, 1953 Iberia Sentinel
   Mrs. Effie Ferguson of Iberia received a telegram last weekend,
telling of the sudden death of her nephew, Raymond Wall, 46, of
California.  He was the youngest son of Mrs. Stella Wall of Ventura,
California and the late Will Wall.  Several years ago the Wall family
were residents of Miller Co.  Raymond leaves a wife but no children. Iberia Sentinel
Ray O Wall dies of Heart Attack at Ventura, California
   Ray O. Wall, 45, died March 28 of a heart attack while visiting
neighborhood friends in Ventura, Calif. He had been a resident of 216
No. Brent St., Ventura for the last few years.
  Ray Wall was born in Mo. and went to school at Curry, near Iberia,
until he was 14.  His parents then moved to Colorado Springs, where he
attended high school and college, and was member of Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity.
   At 23 years old, he was made manager of the Chevrolet Motor Co. in
Colorado Springs, which he managed for a few years.
    He had the opportunity to go into business for himself, so he bought
the agency for DeSoto and Plymouth cars in Pueblo.
   In 1941, just after Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Marines and sold
his agency.
  After the war was over he went back to Colorado Springs and married
his school day sweetheart, Yvonne Welland.  They lived in Colorado for a
year or so, then decided to move to California and settled in Ventura
where he was engaged in the automobile business.  He belonged to the
First Methodist Church in Ventura.
   He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Yvonne; his mother; his
brother, Clyde;  sisters, Goldia Urquhart and Ora May Ebeling; also
three nieces and one nephew, besides many friends as he made
friends wherever He was.

Hatcher, Mrs. Fred A. (Hildebrand, Maggie E.)  Versailles Statesman
October, 1929
  Maggie E. Hachler was born in Morgan County, Missouri August 19, 1898.
She was reared and educated in this county. She died in Cass county,
Mo., on November 15, 1929 at the age
of 31 years, 2 months and 26 days.
   She was a daughter of Robert and Mary Hilderbrand and in her young
womanhood was one of the popular teachers in the county. On April 4, daughters were born Pearl Lucille, age 11, Opal  Martzelle, age 9 and
Freda Eilene, age 7.
   Mrs. Hachler was a kind Christian wife and mother and was loved  by
all who knew her.  For the past few years she had lived in Saline and
Cass Counties.  Wherever she lived she was an active worker
in community affairs and was never tiring in labors for those in  need.
   She is survived by her husband, three daughters, her father and
mother, a sister, Ellen who lives with her parents in this county and
six brothers, James of Kansas City, Joe, Alpha, Curtis, Woodrow and
Olney of the home.  Besides these immediate relatives she is  survived
by a host of kindred and friends.
   The funeral Services were conducted by Dr. E E. Stringfield of  the
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, and the interment was  in the
Rastorfer cemetery where she awaits the Resurrection day.

Vernon, Berry Thomas  5 September, 1918 Miller CO Autogram
extracted from Obituary
Berry Thomas Vernon
born 22 Feb. 1851 died  30  August, 1918   buried    DOOLEY CEMETERY
(Franklin Twp)
married  6 August, 1893  unknown place Elizabeth Busick born unknown
died  3 February, 1903
children:William, Alfred  (deceased), Pearl A, Archie Lee    He is also
survived by one sister,  Mrs. James Jesse

Sullens, Earl  Statesman Versailles, Mo. December 12, 1929
   Earl Sullens, son of the late John C. Sullens and brother of the late
Claud Sullens, city marshal at Versailles, died at the State Hospital No Proctor in 1883 and was therefore 46 years old at the time of his
death.. He was deaf and dumb and lost his mind about a year after his
brother Claude died at Versailles ten years ago.  Undertaker W. F.
Kidwell, accompanied by Fred Zwanzig went to Nevada Monday afternoon and
brought the remains to Versailles that night.  The body was held at the
Kidwell Undertaking parlors till 3 o'clock Tuesday when Rev. E. B. Woods
conducted the funeral services in the presence of quite a number of the
friends of the family. This death removed from earth the last of the
John C. Sullens family. Burial was in the city cemetery.

Whale, Mrs. Frank (Hibdon, Jerusha Louise)  7 June 1945 paper unknown
(did not write it on there)
Autogram, Advertiser of Versailles Papers
Rites held in Eldon for Mrs. Frank Wahle
  Funeral services were held Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene in
Eldon for Mrs. Jerusha Louise Wahle, who died at Schneider Hospital in
Eldon  May 22 at the age of 72.  The Rev. Glen Pace of St. Louis
conducted the rites, assisted by the Rev. Tullis Thompkins, Eldon
Pastor.  Music was furnished by the choir.  Burial was in Eldon cemetery
with Kays service.
    Mrs. Wahle, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M Hibdon was
born Feb. 19, 1873, near Gravois Mills.  She was married Feb. 17, 1897,
to Mort McGorder, who died Dec. 23, 1918.  Their only child,
Willard McGorder, died in 1915, when he was 18.
     In 1922, she was married to Joseph H. Barnhart, who died Jan 7       Mrs. Wahle is survived by a sister, Mrs. Vina Kennedy of Eldon and
a brother J E Hibdon of Harrison, Arkansas.
  As a young woman, Mrs. Wahle was baptized as a member of the Christian
Church.  In later years she attended the Church of the Nazarene.
 

Carver, H. Marion  Ve rsailles Statesman Sept. 12, 1929
AGED MAN DEAD   H M CARVER, AGED 84 YEARS, DIED SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN
VERSAILLES, TUESDAY NIGHT
    Marion Carver, long time a citizen of South Morgan, near Carver, a
town named after his family, died at his home in Versailles Tuesday
night a little after 11 o'clock, and after an hour's illness, due
possibly to heart failure,  Though 84 years old Mr. Carver got around
over town remarkably well for one of his age.  After the death of his
wife in 1925, he has lived alone in his home in this city except during
the time he visited his children.  For over fifty years he lived in the
south part of Morgan county near the little town that has grown up in
more recent years named after the Carver Family.
    Marion Carver was born in Kentucky, April 14, 1845.  He came to
Missouri in his youth. He was married to Cornelia Bartlett, of Benton
Co, Mo., December 31, 1866.  Thirteen children were born to them. Seven
of whom are now living.  As follows; Samuel M Carver of Carver; Mary
Jane Bonine, wife of Willard Bonine, of Versailles; Susie Culbertson of
Groves Springs, Missouri; Martha Hays of Marvin; Annie Fellhedger of
Kansas City; Margaret Milhein of Brighton, Colorado; George Carver of
Kansas City; Besides these he is survived by one brother, T J Carver of
Carver. In 1869 Mr. Carver and his wife united with the Christian church
in which
faith they both lived out their days.  Mr. Carver enlisted in the Union
army and made a gallant soldier during the civil war strife..
    Mr. Carver and family moved to Versailles about ten years ago.  His
wife died here in 1925.  He has been a familiar personage on our streets
here.  He made many good friends, all of whom liked him because of the
clean life he lived.  The day of his death he was seen by many on  the
streets and several men talked to him.  He was in his usual good health
apparently.  He went home Tuesday evening and found his granddaughter,
Mary Carver, at his home to stay all night with him.  At ten o'clock
that  night, he became sick and his granddaughter called Dr. H. M Ross,
the veterinarian living on the next lot and asked him to call Dr. A J
Gunn, physician living across the street.  These three were the only
ones present at the time Mr. Carver passed away at a little after 11
o'clock.
   Ashort funeral service will be conducted at his home at 2;30 o'clock
Friday afternoon.  Interment will be in the Smith cemetery in Wilson
Bend  by the side of his wife.
      The passing of this good old man is regretted by all, but
especially by the old timers   who have known him so long.  He has
enjoyed the  confidence of all the best people all of his days.  He was
an obliging neighbor and a friend to man.

Taylor, Mrs. Thomas (Ratcliff, Sarah Jane)  Versailles Statesman
December, 1929
   Another old landmark has passed away------a lady that was born at
Versailles 79 years ago.   It was Mrs. Thomas Taylor who died in
Oklahoma  and was buried at Hopewell church cemetery eight miles east of
Versailles Sunday.  Rev.Smith of Otterville conducted the funeral
services and W F Kidwell was the undertaker in charge.  Rev. Smith read
the following data at the funeral services:
  Sarah Jane Ratcliff was born August 16, 1850 at Versailles, Missouri
and died at the home of her daughter,  Mrs. Mike Jansen ,  Dec. 6, 1929
at Newkirk, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years 3 months and 20 days.
    At the age of twenty two she was married to William Thomas Taylor.
To this union eight children were born, six of whom are now living. She
was a member of the Presbyterian church and was active in  church work
until the last few years since her health failed.
  Those who are left to mourn her death are two sons, Charley W. Taylor
of Shawnee, Oklahoma, James W. Taylor, of Sedalia, Mo. four daughters
Eva Tanner of Denver, Colorado, Lonia Taylor of Butte, Montana,  Minnie
Hunter of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Ross Jansen of Newkirk, Oklahoma with
whom she spent the last few years of her life..  One sister, Martha
Cochran of Barnett, Mo. and fifteen grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.

Snorgrass, Mrs. Jesse (Frances)  Versailles Statesman  January 27, 1924
DEATH OF MRS. SNORGRASS
   Lived Morgan County seventy years
  Mrs. Frances Snorgrass, widow of the late Jesse Snorgrass, died at her
home in Versailles Sunday, January 23, 1921.  Mrs. Snorgrass had been in
poor health for a week or more but her condition was not regarded as
serious but heart weakness developed and terminated her life
unexpectedly.
    Mrs. Snorgrass was born August 4, 1843 in Alabama, and moved with
her parents to Morgan County, Missouri, when she was eight years old.
She united with the Baptist Church in 1863, and was a member of the
Versailles Baptist church at the time of her death.  She was married to
Jesse Snorgrass August 15, 1859.  To this marriage were born six
children all of whom survive her, as follows;   Thomas J Snorgrass, of
Leesville, Mo; Dr. W. F. Snorgrass, of Bristow, Oklahoma; Mrs. J T.
Price, of Marvin, Missouri Mrs. W. R. Adams of Washington, D. C.  Jesse
Snorgrass, of Toledo, Ohio and Wade Snorgrass of Reensburg, Colorado She
leaves one sister,  Mrs. J. S. Thixton, of Fortuna and eleven
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, many kind friends and
neighbors to mourn their loss.
    The funeral services were held Tuesday evening from the Baptist
Church in Versailles and were conducted by Rev. F. C. Richards, of
Syracuse.  A  large crowd of relatives and friends attended the
services.  The remains
were laid to rest in the city cemetery by the body of her husband.
    Mrs. Snorgrass was a woman of the old school, a hard worker in her
day, saving, helpful, scrupulously honest, faithful to her trust,
dignified in her bearing and straight out what she was.  She was a wo