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Very kindly transcribed AND submitted by: Pamela Molloy  (These obituaries include Linn, Macon, and other areas.  The individuals who either lived, or died in Linn. Co., Mo., may have two  (**) after their name.    kk)

 

(updated: Saturday, August 06, 2011)

 

DAVENPORT, James

 

OBITUARY

James Davenport was born in Evelyn, Mo., Macon county, July 20, 1865, and passed away Feb. 12, 1945, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Blanch Collins in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

On Sept. 16, 1880, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ella Stanfield.  To this union 6 girls were born, two dying in infancy.  Mrs. Davenport passed away March 28, 1905.

The surviving daughters are Mrs. Blanch Collins of Mt. Vernon, Mo., Mrs. Arthur Wolfskill, Mrs. Grover Lacer, both of Bucklin and Mrs. Geo. Tuttle of River Forest, Ill.  Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Myrtle Grear of Kansas City, Mrs. Emma Nelson of Toledo, Ohio, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Mr. Davenport has spent the greater part of his time in or near Bucklin.  Left alone at a comparatively young man with four small daughters to rear and make a living for his efforts have been highly commended.

Since they have grown to womanhood they have always felt free to ask his advice and council.  Having sold his farm, his declining years have been spent with his daughters. 

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 14, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Emma Wolfskill by Miss Sue Van Wagner.  Interment was at the Zion cemetery, under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                February 15, 1945

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DAVIS, Bertha

 

Died in Kansas City

 

Miss Bertha Davis, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Tom Lovett, in Kansas City, Friday morning, December 29, 1911.  The remains were brought here Sunday and taken to Pleasant Grove Church, ten miles north of Bucklin, where the funeral services were held on Monday, and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.  Although deceased had been in poor health for some time her death was a shock to her mother and sisters and her many friends.

She leaves a mother, four sisters and many other relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    January 5, 1912

 

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DAVIS, Edwin Reese

 

OBITUARY

 

Edwin Reese Davis, son of Marshall and Mary Davis, was born May 17, 1874, near New Boston, Mo.  He passed from this life Feb. 2, 1947, at the age of 72 years, 8 months, 15 days.

He was united in marriage to Jennie Brownlee Sept. 18, 1895.  To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Ruth Faulkeson of New Boston and Mrs. Naoma McCollum of near Winnigan.  He united with the Christian church early in his life, and remained a faithful member.

He spent most of his life farming in this community.  He was highly respected and loved by all who knew him.

He leaves to mourn his passing the wife, one brother R. B. Davis of Kirksville, one sister Mrs. Lilly Jones of Green City, two daughters, three granddaughters, two grand sons and one great grand son, also a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at New Boston, Mo., by Lee Spurling of Kirksville, Mo.  Interment was made in the New Boston cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service, Bucklin, Missouri.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                February 6, 1946

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DAVIS, Eva May (nee Kirby)

At Rest

 

Mrs. T. B. Davis was born December 23, 1886, near Ethel, Mo., and died at her home north of Bucklin, March 22, 1913.  She was the only daughter of J. O. Kirby.  Besides her husband and two small children she leaves a father and four brothers to mourn their loss.

She was laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove cemetery, the day following her death.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ford, of New Boston.  The family have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    March 28, 1913

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DAVIS, James William

 

OBITUARY

James William Davis was born March 27, 1881, in Galena, Kans., and passed away at his home in Macon county the 12th day of May, 1946, at the age of 65 years, one month and 16 days.

He was united in marriage to Mildred McCarty on Dec. 20, 1939.  Besides the widow he leaves to mourn his death one sister and four brothers, Mrs. Henry Johnston and John of Ethel, Mo., Tom, Glen and Luen Davis of Bucklin, Mo., 22 nieces and nephews, 26 great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

While not a member of any church, he was a very religious man and firmly believed in God and lived true to his faith.  He always lent a helping hand to those in need and will be sadly missed by the community.

Services were conducted at the Pleasant Grove church Monday, May 13, 1946 at 2 p.m. by Rev. D. D. Reynolds and interment made in the nearby cemetery, under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    May 16, 1946

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DAVIS, Jerry

 

Uncle Jerry Davis died January 25th, 1911; was born in Virginia and came to Macon county, Missouri in 1857.  Was married to Sarah Lunday, January 10th, 1867, they lived together until May 10th, 1883 and died; in December following the 28th day, 1883 he was married to Margaret Wendel, to this union five girls were born of which all are living, three of them are married and have homes of their own—two are single yet.  Uncle Jerry did have any correct record of his age but he was 88; old age caused his death—death did not seem to be any burden to him, he just naturely slept his way out of this world into a better one we hope.

Uncle Jeremiah leaves a wife, five daughters, two brothers, a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.  “Blessed are they that die in the Lord.”

Remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Grove cemetery.  Mrs. Davis wishes to thank friends of this neighborhood for their kindness they have shown her in Mr. Davis’ sickness and death.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    February 3, 1911

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DAVIS, Lucy

Death of Lucy Davis

 

Lucie Davis died Saturday evening December 20, about 7 o’clock p.m., at the home of her parents one mile east of Benson, in Macon county, after an illness of about ten months of dreaded consumption.  She was perfectly conscious to the last moment waiting anxiously waiting her summons home.  The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove cemetery beside her four sisters who had gone on before.  Lucy was nearly 21 years old.  Although her stay on earth had been short she had many friends and sorrowing relation which have the sympathy of the entire community.

            Farewell Lucy, life is ended,

And we’ve lain thee down with care,

            “Welcome Lucy” say the angels,

“Life is open to thee now.”

            Oh! We loved thee as thou journeyed,

With us on this earthly way,

            Speak to Jesus for us morals,

Ask to guide us home with thee.

                         A Friend

 

The Bucklin Herald                    January 2, 1903

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DAVIS, Thomas

Noted Under Hart Pick-Ups:

At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald, on May 18, 1912, occurred the death of Thos. Davis.  Deceased was born in Montgomery county, Virginia in 1842, and moved to Missouri in 1856.  He was married to Miss Hettie Cahoon, July 4, 1867.  To this union seven girls were born, all of which, except one, with their mother preceded him to the grave.  Deceased leaves a daughter, a brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.  Remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Grove cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 24, 1912

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DAVIS, Thomas Boyd

 

OBITUARY

Thomas Boyd Davis, son of John and Marla Davis, was born Feb. 23, 1883, and departed this life June 13, 1946 at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 20 days.

He was born in Macon county, Mo., five miles west of Ethel, where he lived until his marriage to Eva Kerby, Dec. 30, 1903, who preceded him in death on March 22, 1913.  To this union two children were born, Leonard Davis of Macon, Mo., and Mrs. Mable Head of Bucklin.

On March 29, 1914, he was married to Alice Peters.  To this union 10 children were born, Pearl May, dying in infancy, Raymond of New Cambria, Earl of Bucklin, Ray of Marceline, Nadine McCarty of Ethel, Doris, Albert, Harold, Louise and Jerald of the home.  He also leaves to mourn his death one sister and three brothers, Mrs. Ora Johnston and John Davis of Ethel, Glen and Luen Davis of Bucklin, 16 grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

He was a good, kind and loving father and will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were conducted at the Pleasant Grove church Saturday, June 15th at 10 a.m. by Rev. D. D. Reynolds and interment was made in the nearby cemetery under the direction of Larson Funeral Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    June 20, 1946

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DAVOLT, Clarence Kelsey

CLARENCE KELSEY DAVOLT

Clarence Kelsey Davolt, who was killed by a passenger train at Ethel Friday, Nov. 7 was born on a farm near Ethel, on Nov. 2, 1884 the son of Isaac and Nancy Davolt.  He was 57 years old at the time of his tragic death.

On Dec. 8, 1912, he was united in marriage to Delia Gardner, who with their six children mourn his departure.  The children are:  Mrs. Bennie Sewell of Graceville, Minn., Mrs. Glen Garrett of St. Louis,  Mrs. Luther Earl Elliott of Kansas City, Arthur of Bucklin and Clifford and Milford of the home.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, a sister, eight brothers and other relatives.

Practically all his life was spent in Ethel or its vicinity.  For many years he has been in the employ of the Santa Fe railway, and it was while working for this company that he met his death.

In 1911 he united with the Baptist church, and held membership in this organization until his death.  During the many years he spent at Ethel, he worshipped with his family at the Christian church.  Honest and upright in all his dealings, Clarence was the type of citizen any community would be proud to claim

The Bucklin Herald                    November 20, 1941

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DAVOLT, Elizabeth, Mrs.  (nee Byler)   **

MRS. ELIZABETH DAVOLT DIES AT THE AGE OF 73

Elizabeth Jane Byler, the eldest daughter of John G. and Drusilla Byler, was born Jan. 8, 1864 in Cooper County, Missouri.

She passed away April 9, 1937 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ova Powell near Brookfield, Mo.

She spent most of her girlhood days in that vicinity, later she moved with her family to the New Boston community.

Early in life she joined the Christian church and remained faithful through life.  She missed very few services until about three years ago when she fell and injured her hip, then  - on Sunday morning her thoughts turned churchward.

On Dec. 24, 1882, she was married to William Owen Davolt.  They spent 55 years of married life together.

She leaves to mourn their loss her aged husband, William Davolt; six children namely; Claude Davolt, Bolivar, Mo.; Perry Davolt, Bucklin, Mo., Edward Davolt, Sheffield, Ia.; Mrs. Ina Morgan, Arribia, Colo.; Ava Powell, Brookfield, Mo.; John Davolt, Richards, Colo.  Fourteen grandsons, ten granddaughters, one great-grandson, four great-granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Teeters, Elkhart, Kansas., and Mrs. Dellie Troutman, Des Moines, Ia., three brothers, William Byler, Marceline; Chas. Byler, Wyoming, and Fred Byler, Okla., also a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 1:30 Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Earl C. Lewis.

Interment was made in the Bell Cemetery near Ethel, Mo.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 16, 1937

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DAVOLT, Fred  **

Fred Davolt

Fred Davolt was born in Macon county, Mo., September 9, 1883, and died at his home three miles southeast of Bucklin Saturday, June 23, 1923, aged 39 years, 9 months and 14 days.

One June 17, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Lake of Prairie Hill.  To this union was born seven children, 5 boys and 2 girls, 1boy and 1 girl having died in infancy.

Fred was a member of the High Hill Presbyterian church where he was a regular attendant at church and Sunday School.  He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, 5 children, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and an aged mother, besides a host of friends and relatives.

Fred was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor, and will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held at High Hill church Monday, June 25, conducted by Rev. J. W. Green in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Interment was in the High Hill cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 6, 1923

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DAVOLT, John P.

Obituary of John P. Davolt

The subject of this sketch was born on his father’s homestead in White township Macon county Missouri September 4, 1847; died at his son Walter’s home, two miles north and east of Bucklin, Feb. 14th, 1922.  At his death he was 74 years, 5 months and 10 days old.  The deceased had spent most of his days in Macon and Linn counties, and during these long years, had formed many warm friends and associates, those living will miss him.

The education facilities, when he was growing up were limited, compared to this day and time, consequently his education was neglected although he could read, write and cipher fairly well.  He married Miss Margaret Nester in the year 1873, to this union four boys and one girl was born, one boy dying in infancy.  The other children are living in different State, namely;:  Mrs. Kate Evans Kansas City Kans,  Franklin Davolt, Mountain Grove, Mo., Harry , of  Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Walter of near Bucklin.  The deceased was baptized by elder W. W. Jones over 30 years ago, and united with the New Harmony church congregation.  He lived as near to the Cross of Christ as most Christian under the many trying circumstances which he passed through for 25 years.  He contracted inflammatory rheumatism 35 years ago which made a bad cripple of him the remainder of his life.  He had no permanent home for the past 20 years, he made his home with his children and relatives.

I.C. Kelso

The Bucklin Herald                    February 24, 1922

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DAVOLT, Stella May (nee Fitzgerald)

 

DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT

 

Mrs. Davolt, 71 years old, died Wednesday at the family home on West Howell street.  She had been in failing health about two years.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. W. Dean Rainwater, pastor of the First Baptist church, was held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the McLaughlin chapel.  Burial at Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Mrs. Davolt, whose maiden name was Stella May Fitzgerald, was born Jan. 18, 1875, in Pittsburg, Pa. She and Mr. Davolt were married Jan. 12, 1898, at Ethel, Mo.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Davolt leaves three sons Theodore T. Davolt, Williamsburg, Iowa, Paul Davolt, Marceline and Robt. Davolt of the home, two daughters Mrs. W. E. Milliron, Kansas City, Kans., and Mrs. Chas. Wolfskill, Ft. Madison, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two sisters Mrs. James Davolt of Bucklin and Mrs. Harry Darnell of St. Joseph.  The family moved to Marceline in 1928 from Macon county. --  Marceline News

 

The Bucklin Herald                    September 19, 1946

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DAVOLT, Mrs. Perry (Virgie Ann Dowell) 

Mrs. Perry Davolt Passes Dec. 11

Dies After Illness of Three Years;

     Rites Held Monday

Virgie Ann Dowell, daughter of George W. and Nancy Dowell was born November 14, 1882, on a farm near Ethel, Missouri.  She departed from this life December 11, 1937, after a lingering illness of nearly three years.  She spent her girlhood days in the community where she was born.

On November 14, 1906 she was united in marriage with Perry A. Davolt, by the Rev. John Chadwell.  To this union three children were born, Mrs. Velva Powell, Helena and George W. Davolt.

On March 13, 1937, she united with the Christian church.

She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and three children of the home, her mother, Mrs. George W. Davolt, Galesburg, Ill., her son-in-law, George R. Powell, five sisters, Mrs. John Truitt, Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. Everett Warner, Brookfield, Mo., Mrs. M. S. Hays, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Mark Lovett, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Floyd Grant, Galesburg, Mo., one brother, Mr. Albert Dowell, New Cambria, her father-in-law, Mr. W. O. Davolt, also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church in Bucklin on Monday afternoon, Dec. 13 by Rev. E. C. Lewis.

Burial was made in the Bell cemetery near Ethel.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 17, 1937

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DAVOLT, Wm.  **

WM. DAVOLT PASSED AWAY SUNDAY

Wm. Owen Davolt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davolt, was born April 11, 1856, in Macon county, and died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Andrew Powell, near Brookfield.  He spent most of his life in Macon and Linn counties.

December 24, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Jane Byler, who preceded him in death April 9, 1937.

He leaves four sons, C L Davolt of Fairplay, Perry Davolt of Bucklin, Edward of Shefffield, Iowa, and John of Elkhart, Kans.; two daughters Ova Powell of Brookfield and Mrs. Ina Morgan of Arriba, Colo.  There are also 26 great grand children and 24 grand children.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Christian church in Ethel and burial was in the Bell cemetery at Ethel under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    January  13, 1944

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DICKINSON, Hazel Myrtle

 

Gone to Rest

 

On the morning of March 28, 1911, there passed from this life, at the parental home of her husband in Brookfield, Mo., Hazel Myrtle Dickinson, at the age of twenty five years, seven months and fourteen days.

For many weary months this dear one had battled against the ravages of the “Great White Plague.”  And if courage and fortitude could have possibly won in the warfare, the victory would have been hers.

But alas?  For that relentless enemy, there is no defeat, so after days of heroic struggling this young life was forced to surrender.

It is hard to understand why Death laid its icy hand upon this fair brow, ere time had dimmed the laughing, lustrous eye; ere winter’s frosts and chill had withered raven locks.

In the midst of noble plans for future usefulness and happiness Hazel was called from earth.

Full of the joy of living, with the desire on her lips to live and lover for others, she was cut down by the grim reaper.

But this young life was not in vain; indeed, it has been a revelation, in many ways to those who knew her.

When we remember how in spite of pain and suffering she would smile and answer so cheerily all inquiries regarding her health, in order that the young husband might not be discouraged; how bravely and patiently she endured all:  we would be ashamed ever again to allow the petty trials and difficulties of life make us falter and despair.

Only a few months ago she endured the fatigue of a long journey back to the state where she was born; to Michigan to see her father and mother, who before this time had no knowledge of her dying condition.

It was her request after her return home that her parents should not be notified if the worst came, she preferring that they should remember as they last saw her in life; that they might not be compelled to hold her in Death’s cold embrace.

She was married to James Dickinson in Frankfort, Indiana, on the sixth day of April, 1905.

To him she was a true companion, a tender, loving wife, always considerate and deeply interested in the welfare of those dear to her.

Throughout her illness she was tenderly cared for by loved ones who made every needed sacrifice for her comfort, that this young life which began so nobly here may be finished and perfected sometime, somewhere beyond the tomb is the hope of the friends and loved ones.

After a short funeral service at the house on the afternoon of March 30th, the remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    April 7, 1911

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DOUGHTY, Ernest R.

Obituary

 

Ernest R., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Doughty was born in Chariton Co., three miles south of Muscle Fork Post Office, Jan. 30, 1892 and departed this life at the home of his parents’ Oct. 9, 1914, age 22 years 8 months 10 days.

With his parents he moved to Macon Co., in 1894 near College Mound and there spent most of his school days.  And in 1909 the family moved to Linn Co.

He was united in marriage with Miss Dorthe Wolfscale of Bucklin, January 1914 beside his wife he leaves to mourn his loss a father, mother, two brothers and a sister, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Grove in Chariton Co., on Saturday by Rev. James Hice, of Bynumville.

Ernest had suffered seven weeks with typhoid fever.

            Tis hard to break the tender cord,

            When love has bound the heart.

            Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words:

            “We must forever part.”

            Dearest loved one we must lay thee,

            In the peaceful grave’s embrace

            But thy memory will be cherished

            Til we see thy heavenly face.”

                                                                        One who was there.

 

The Bucklin Herald                   October 23, 1914

 

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DOUGHTY, William Adolphus

 

OBITUARY

 

William Adolphus Doughty of RFD No. 1, Laclede, Mo., passed away at the home at 1:30 Wednesday morning.  The body laid in state at the Hill Funeral Home until Friday morning.  Graveside funeral service was held Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Mussel Fork cemetery (P. D. cemetery.)

Wm. Adolphus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Doughty, was born Aug. 22, 1862 in Mussel Fork, Mo.  On Jan 26, 1887, he was married to Miss E. Callie Powell at Keytesville, Mo., and to this union 11 children were born.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Callie Doughty of the home and three children:  Herbert Doughty of Kansas City, Kans., Geo D. Doughty of New Boston, Mrs. Robt. Hunt of Brookfield.  There are 14 grandchildren, two in the service of their country, James D. Doughty of the Navy in the Philippines; Cpl. Wm. Alfred Newkirk of the air corps at Ontario, Calif., and 8 great grandchildren.

Mr. Doughty’s entire life was spent farming in and around this community.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    March 22, 1945

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DOW, Lowell Maries

 

OBITUARY

Lowell Maries Dow passed away at the home of his sister Mrs. Rose Frazier, 322 West Clayton street, Sunday morning, Aug. 24, 1946.  Funeral services were from the Hill Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. F. L. Courtney, with interment in New Cambria cemetery.

Lowell, son of Charlie and Mary Dow, was born in Macon county, Mo., Oct. 5, 1896.  He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Dora Hewitt, Moberly, Mo.; Mrs. Belle Smith, Williams, Ia.; Mrs. Lena Cronin, Topeka, Kans.; Mrs. Rose Frazier of Brookfield, several nieces and nephews.

Lowell was employed in Brookfield by the Burlington railroad several years as brakeman, being transferred to St. Louis, Mo., where he was a switchman and where he was employed until his blindness.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    August 29, 1946

 

(Yes, the obit states five sisters and only lists four.)

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DOWELL, Blanche (Miss)  **

 

Obituary

Miss Blanche Dowell, born October 24, 1896, died Dec. 22, 1916.  Age twenty years, one month and twenty-eight days.  She was the daughter of Geo. And Birdie Dowell, who live two and one-half miles northwest of Bucklin.  The death was caused from injuries received from falling from a buggy five weeks ago.  Miss Blanche was a bright and beautiful young lady, always obedient to her parents and kind to all.  She had many friends.  It seems hard to give up one so young and full of promise, but God knows best.  To his will we all must bow.  And after a while we shall know this his will was best. 

The funeral was from Zion church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Marion Moore.

There are beside the parents, three brothers and three sisters who live to mourn the loss of their precious dead.  It was a sad Christmas for them.  May God bless and comfort them all.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 29, 1916

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DOWELL, Frank  **

Brought here for Burial

News of the death of Frank Dowell, 89, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mary Dowell, in St. Joseph, last Sunday was received here Monday.  The remains were brought here Tuesday and taken to the Cash cemetery for burial.

Deceased was a resident of Bucklin for a number of years.   But owning to ill health has made his home in St. Joseph for the past five years with his daughter.

He is survived by four sons and three daughters and several grandchildren.  Also, a sister Mrs. Jas Griffin.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 19, 1927

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DOWELL, George W.

At Rest

George W. Dowell, of Ethel, Missouri, was born Oct. 4, 1852, and departed from this life April 1927, at 4:25 p.m., after a lingering illness of six years.  He died at age of 75 years, 6 months and 14 days.

Mr. Dowell was united in marriage to Nancy De Lila King, March 7, 1875.  To this union was born ten children, three of which died in infancy.

Mr. Dowell united with the Methodist Episcopal church at the age of twenty-one.

He came to Macon county at the age of five, where he resided until his death.  Mr. Dowell lived on a farm 3 ˝ miles west of Ethel, Mo.

He leaves to mourn their loss his wife and seven children, one son and six daughters, all of whom were present when the end came, nineteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  The children are Mrs. J. W. Truitt, Galesburg, Ill.; Mrs. E. M. Warner, Ethel, Mo.; Mrs. Perry Davolt, Bucklin, Mo., Mrs. S. M. Hays, Springfield, Mo.; G. A. Dowell, Ethel, Mo.; Mrs. Mark Lovett, Ethel, and Mrs. Leta Mott, of the home.

To know him was to love him.  Dead, no we do think of it as that but as rebirth to the fullness of the stature of Jesus.

Mr. Dowell will be sadly missed from his home and the community at large.  The funeral services were conducted in the home, by Rev. Ray, of Ethel.  The remains were laid to rest in the Bell cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 29, 1927

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DOWELL, Leslie W.

GRANDSON OF SCOTT DOWELL KILLED

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Lampe received a telephone call from Mrs. Minor Wilkes of Macon Sunday stating that her nephew, Ensign Leslie W. Dowell of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was killed Saturday in a plane crash which occurred seven miles north-east of Norman Naval Air Station, Norman, Oklahoma.  The cadet who was flying the plane was also critically injured.

Ensign Dowell was the instructor and was on a routine flight.

Leslie Dowell was grandson of the late Scott Dowell, and also a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brammer of Tulsa, Okla., and a relative of Mrs. O. W. Lampe of New Cambria.  He was the son of Vern and Gladys Brammer, and visited here many times when a boy.  He was married to a Dallas, Texas girl on Dec. 26, 1942, and had been in training since April, 1942.

Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dowell have another son in the service and also a third son who will go into training in May.

The family, which is well known here, have the sympathy of their many friends in New Cambria and community.

This is the nearest casualty that has fallen to this community since the starting of the war.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 15, 1943

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DOWNING, William (Willie)

Wm. DOWING DROWNED

Sad End Of A Promising Young Man

Monday evening Willie Downing, aged 13, son of John Downing, and Willie Barrett, went out walking.  Their steps led them to the pond which supplies water for the boiler at the coal mine, just west of town.  About four o’clock, they concluded to take a swim in the pond.  Young Downing was first to take a plunge, while the Barrett boy was undressed and almost ready.  When the Downing boy got about fifteen feet from the bank, he lost his footing and went under.  He rose struggling and went down again.  The Barrett boy became frightened and hastily dressing, he ran to the home of Wm. McCandless, which was near.  Finding no man there, the boy ran to town and told constable Parker that “Willie Downing was drowned in the coal mine pond.”  Parker told the news to other men there, and together they ran to the scene of the accident.  Homer Howe, a miner, was the first one to reach the pond, and he and Gene Frisbie at once slipped off their shoes and removed their watches, and went in the water in search of the body.  Mr. Howe found him and getting hold of a foot, towed him ashore.  Parker and Ira Herriman assisted by the rest who were there, worked with the corpse, trying to resuscitate him, but to no avail.  He had been in the water over a half hour.  The men got all the water off his lungs, and did every thing that is known induce respiration, but he had been dead too long.

Mr. John Downing, the father, and Ora, a brother, of the boy, left last week for the Kansas wheat fields, and the family here have not heard from them, so it is almost impossible to get them word.

The funeral was held from the Methodist church Wednesday evening, Rev. Buckner conducting the service.  The house was well filled by sympathizing friends and relatives.  Interment in Masonic cemetery.

The grief stricken family seems to be having more than their share of sorrow lately, as it is only two weeks since a sister of Mrs. Downing, Mrs. Amanda Stanfield, of Marceline, committed suicide.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 1, 1910

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DRAKE, John W.

At Rest

Died at his home in New Boston, February 22nd, 1911, John W. Drake, aged 85 years, 10 months.

He was born near Nashville, Ohio in 1825; he moved with his family to Linn county in 1864.  He was the father of six children—four boys and two girls, all survive him except one son David S. Drake who is buried at Salt Lake, Utah, the others are; P. H. Drake of Creede, Colorado; L. M. and C. M. Drake of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. George E. Davis of New Boston; Mrs. Laura Downen of Owasco, Missouri; he also leaves a widow.  He was ready to go and was cheerful to the last.

He united with the Christian church twenty-one years ago and has lived a Christian life.  Reverend Munyon conducted the funeral service.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 17, 1911

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EDSALL, Richard S. 

Richard S. Edsall

The subject of this sketch was born in Russell township, Macon County, Mo., June 27, 1886, and died at Roswell, New Mexico, Jan. 19, 1920, aged 34 years, 6 months and 22 days.

He was married to Miss Versa Dowell Nov. 4, 1908.  To this union three children were born,  Rheba, 9 years old, Vaughn, 8 years old, and Raymond, 5 years old.

With the exception of a short time that he resided in Kansas and a short in Marceline his days were spent at and near the place of his birth.

Deceased had been in failing health for some time, and last fall he decided to go to Roswell, New Mexico, where he hoped to be benefited.  So he disposed of his property and on Oct. 13, 1919, he, his wife and their youngest child left for the above place, but we are told that at no time did the change seem to have the desired effect.

“Dick” as we knew him best, was a good boy, always striving for the better things of life.  He was a dutiful son, kind husband, and in indulgent father, always cheerful, bearing his sufferings without a word of complaint. 

Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn their loss his mother, Mrs. B. F. Edsal, and five sisters, namely:  Mrs. Lillie Dinsmore and Mrs. Ola Edwards, both of Ethel, Mo., Mrs. Myrtle Morris and Mrs. Iva Cantwell, of Bucklin, and Mrs. Maude Milsap of Marceline.

The remains arrived here Tuesday, Jan. 20, and were taken to Zion Church, northeast of Bucklin, where funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Morgan of New Cambria, and the Bucklin Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member.  Interment in Cash Cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 23, 1920

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EDWARDS, Elizabeth Jane  **

Elizabeth Jane Edwards

Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Mendenhall, was born July 5th, 1843, in Russell township, Macon Co., Mo., where she lived until December 1918, at which time she moved to Bucklin where she lived until the end of her life, which came at 6:30 a.m. July 7th.  She was 81 years  and 2 days old.

She was married in 1859 to James Wilson.  Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson; Sylvester, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Mary Lear, of Bucklin.  Mr. Wilson passed away in January 1863.

Mrs. Wilson was married in 1867 to John Dowell.  To them two children were born; Alice, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Laura Millsap, of Onaga, Kan.  John Dowell died in 1871.

In 1876 Mrs. Dowell was married to David Edwards.  To them was born one child, Cass Edwards, of Bucklin.  David Edwards died in April 1894.

She leaves one son, two daughters, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two step-children, Mrs. Martha Phillips, of Topeka, Kans., and J. W. Edwards, of Hart, Mo.  She also leaves two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Lucinda Plummer, of Hepburn, Iowa; Mrs. Arminda Haines, of Eldorado Springs, Mo., and Jasper Mendenhall of Eldorado Springs, who, on account of old age and failing health are unable to be present.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Union Brethren church for about 60 years.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 11, 1924

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ELY, H. W.

At Rest

H. W. Ely, who lived nine miles southeast of Monroe City, was born in 1838, in Ralls county, Mo., near where he lived the balance of his life.  At the age of six months, he with his parents, moved to the farm where he died, May 8, 1909, in his 72nd year.  In about 1866, he married Miss Mary H. Rouse, a sister of our townsman, Cashier J. W. Rouse.  This union was blessed by eight children, seven of whom are still living.  About 1870, he professed faith in Christ, and was admitted into the Methodist church, in which connection he lived a consistent, conscientious life until he was called from labor on earth to rest above.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Thompson Penn at the DeMoss Chapel, in Ralls Co., about four miles south of Monroe City, Tuesday at two o’clock, assisted by Rev. H. W. James.  Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

He is survived by the wife, the only living sister of Mr. Rouse, of this city; by seven living children, and friends as many as his acquaintances.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 14, 1909

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ENGBERG, Ollie (nee Anderson)

 

AT HOME WITH CHRIST

 

Ollie Engberg, widow of Olaf Engberg, was born in Sweden, July 28th, 1833.  Her maiden name was Anderson, and she was a native of Cristiansta, a provision of Sweden.  There she grew to womanhood. At about the age of twenty years, she was married to Olaf Engberg, whom she had known all her life, having grown up together.  To this union six children were born, two of them a son and a daughter, died in infancy.  The other four, Peter, John, Alex and Nellie, all being born in the city of Christiansta.

In 1872, the family came to America, landing at Castle Garden, New York, on the 4th of September.  After passing quarantine, they came on west to Burlington, Iowa, where they lived five years before coming to Bucklin.  They landed here in the spring of 1878, and located on a farm about four miles north of the city.  Here the children grew up, and in this community have been their struggles and triumphs.

About thirteen years ago, they came to Bucklin to live with their daughter, Nellie, where they made their home during the remainder of their life on earth.

On July 13th, 1904, the husband and father, Olaf Engberg, was called home to rest; since which time Grandma had to tread life’s pathway alone.

In early childhood she was confirmed in the Swedish Lutheran Church, in which connection she lived faithful until death relieved her suffering.  Among her last conscious words was the assurance that she was going home to her husband, and the God and Savior she had served so long and faithfully.  And when she died, on Sunday evening, February 23rd, at 7 o’clock, the end was peaceful.  She had reached the ripe age of 74 years, 6 months and 25 days.

The funeral was held at the Union Church, Tuesday, at two o’clock, conducted by Elder A. Munyon, pastor of the Christian Church, assisted by Rev. H. W. Buckner, pastor of the Methodist Church.  The church was filled to overflowing, by the friends and neighbors of the family.  The many and valuable floral offerings and the moistened eye and quivering lip, so noticeable in the audience, gave evidence of the high esteem in which Grandma Engberg was held by all who knew her.  The funeral sermon was from the text, Rev. 14:13, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”

After the services the remains were conveyed to the Masonic Cemetery, where they were laid to rest beside those of her husband, there to await the resurrection day, “When the dead in Christ shall rise.”

 

The Bucklin Herald                    February 28, 1908

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EPPERLY, David N.  **

Obituary

David N. Epperly died at his home, east of Bucklin, July 13, 1927. at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 5 days.  He was born and raised in Randolph county and came to Macon county in his late sixties.

In 1869 he was united in married to Mrs. Martha Kezar.  Seven children were born and 3 died young.

He leaves to mourn, his wife, John and Jim Epperly, Mrs. Geo. Wolfskill, Mrs. Harve Moxley, his stepson, Geo. Kezar, 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren besides a host of friends.  He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed.

There is a place of sacred rest,

Far, far beyond the skies,

Where beauty smiles eternally,

And pleasure never dies.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 22, 1927

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ERICKSON, Samuel Gustaf

S. G. Erickson

Samuel Gustaf Erickson was born in Linhult Parish, Jonkopings lan, Sweden, on the 29th day of June 1831.  His parents, when he was 26 years of age came to America in 1857.  He worked the first year of his stay in this country on a farm in Pane county, this state, going from there to Chicago, where he remained until 1861, in which year he bought a farm near Neoga, Illinois, to which he then moved.  From here he went to the Civil war, in which he was engaged as a civilian.

After the close of the war he sold his farm at Neoga and returned to Chicago.  Here he was married in 1869 to Clara Christina Carlson.  To this union three sons were born, one dying in infancy.  The other two, Chas. G. W. and J. Ludwig, reside near Millersburg.  In the year 1872, the year after the Chicago fire, he moved with his family to Bucklin, Mo., and settled upon a farm he had bought there.  In the spring of 1900 he removed with his family from Missouri to Illinois, settling in Mercer county, near Millersburg, on a farm bought there prior to that.  In the fall of the same year he removed with his wife to Aledo where he had purchased a home.  Here he has spent the last twelve years of his life.  Thursday, Feb. 6th, he passed peacefully away at 6:45 in the morning, at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 8 days.

Mr. Erickson has always been a faithful member of the Lutheran church.  While he Chicago he affiliated with the Salem church of which he was a charter member.  When he moved to Missouri he took out his papers from this church and became a member of the Bethlehem church in Bucklin.  He did not only take a very active part in this church but donated a lot to the congregation, upon which he afterwards helped to erect a church.  When he removed from Bucklin and settled near Millersburg he brought his church papers with him and joined the Lutheran church in Aledo, of which church he has been a good and faithful member unto his death.  He leaves to mourn him a beloved wife, Mrs. Clara Christina Erickson, two sons, Chas. G. W. and J. Ludwig, both living near Millersburg; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Sofia Colson, of Geneva, Illinois.  Peace unto his memory.

The funeral services for Mr. Erickson were last Sunday at 2 p. m.  After Bible reading and prayer in the home by the pastor of the Lutheran church, Rev. F. Swenson, the remains of Mr. Erickson were taken to the church where funeral services were conducted.  Ernest Berg, assisted on the piano by David Berg, rendered a violin selection as the remains were carried into the church.  The services began with a song by a male quartette.  Then followed reading of the Word of God and prayer in English by the pastor.  Then Cornelius Anderson sang “Face to Face.”  The pastor spoke in English, choosing as his text the 16th verse of the 11th chapter of Hebrews, and in Swedish on Hebrews 4:9.  Then followed a Swedish song by the choir.  While the remains were viewed in the vestibule the choir sang “Shall We Meet Beyond the River?”  Mr. Erickson’s remains were then laid to rest in the Aledo cemetery.—Aledo (Ill.) Times

The Bucklin Herald                    February 21, 1913

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ERVIE, Charles

 

OBITUARY

 

Charles Ervie was born May 4, 1860, in Czeckoslovakia.  Died June 14, 1945, at the home of his son Joe Ervie near Bucklin, at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 10 days.  He came to this country more than 50 years ago and settled at Lingo, Mo.  He was the father of four children, three of whom survive, Mrs. Anna Vidas of Albia, Iowa, Chas. T. Ervie of Brookfield, Joe Ervie of Bucklin, one stepdaughter Mrs. C. T. Welder of Hannibal.  His wife passed away January 10, 1929.

Funeral services were held at the Larson Funeral Home in Bucklin Saturday, June 16, conducted by Rev. F. H. Mittendorf.  Interment at the Lingo cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    June 21, 1945

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FERGUSON, Thomas

 

Thomas Ferguson died at his home just south of town last Friday morning after an illness of only a few days of typhoid malarial fever.  He was about 60 years of age.  The remains were buried in the Masonic Cemetery at this place Saturday afternoon.  The sympathy of the community is extended to those who mourn.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    August 10, 1900

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FIELD, Emmit H.

 

At Rest

Emmit H. son of Cyrus G. and Mary M. Field, was born Feb. 25, 1908, and departed this life Dec. 27, 1912.  He was at the time of his demise, 4 years, 10 months and two days of age.  It is said, “a little child shall lead them.”

Now the darling boy is dead,

             He to rest is early gone,

He to Paradise is fled,

             I shall go to him, but he

Never shall return to me.

The funeral was held at the home by C. L. Hess, his pastor, after which we laid his body to rest in the Bucklin graveyard to wait God’s call.  But his little spirit had returned to the God who had given it.  Weep not father, mother, brother, we shall seem him again.

                                     A Friend

The Bucklin Herald                                January 3, 1913

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FIELDS, Alvin C.

 

A Pioneer Gone

Alvin C. Fields was born in Russell County, Va. Aug. 30, 1833; moved with his parents to Linn Co. Mo. in the fall of the year 1842; professed religion and united with the M. E. Church South in 1849.  He was married to his first wife, Maranda E. Jennings, March 16, 1853, and of this union two children were born, one of whom still survives and is living in Oklahoma.  He was married to his second wife, Martha A. Gardner, March 4, 1857, of this union 10 children were born, 4 sons and 6 daughters.  All of these are living except two sons who died while small.  He was licensed to preach in 1863 by W. E. Dockery, P. E. was ordained local deacon by Bishop Dogget during the Annual Conference which convened at Palmyra, Mo. in 1871, and ordained elder by Bishop Key in 1895 at Clinton, Mo.  He died in Bucklin, Feb. 13, 1899 aged 65 years, 5 months, and 16 days.  The funeral services were conducted by the writer assisted by Rev. L. Sipple.  His body was laid to rest in the Switzer Chapel Cemetery where other relatives are buried.  He had been afflicted with heart trouble for some time and often suffered intensely, but his confidence in God became stronger as his body grew weaker.  In the valley and shadow of death the light of God’s presence shone in upon him.  He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, and has gone home to his reward.

                                                                                     J. R. Campbell

 

The Bucklin Herald                                February 17, 1899

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FINNEY, Marinda (nee Allager)

Mrs. Marinda Allager Finney Buried

After a long illness of terrible suffering, Mrs. Finney passed away at her home in Bucklin, July 30, 1914 at the age of 57.

She was born in Linn Co., Mo., Jan. 22, 1857.  Her maiden name was Marinda Allager.  On Jan. 14, 1875, she was united in marriage to Ben Finney.  At the age of 14 she became a Christian at the Lineberry School House.  She leaves a husband, one sister, five brothers and five children, 3 boys and 2 girls.  After a short service at the old home in Bucklin, the remains were taken to the Pleasant View Baptist church where the funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. F. W. Condit, of the Bucklin Christian church.  The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at the above named church.  Mr. Ed Herriman was the undertaker in charge.  The large crowd in attendance both at the home and at the church show something of the high regard in which she was held by all who knew her.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 7, 1914

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FINNEY, Sterling Price

 

Sterling Price Finney, a pioneer citizen of Odessa, died at 1 o’clock last Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness of several weeks, the immediate cause of his death was tuberculosis of the spinal cord.  Mr. Finney’s death was not unexpected for the past week or more, but it came as a complete shock to the citizens of Odessa when it was learned that morning that he had passed away.  The most expert medical attention was given Mr. Finney in the hopes of saving his life, but to no avail, and his demise caused a pall of sadness to overspread this entire community.  The funeral services were held from the English Congregational Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and were conducted by the Rev. W. S. Pritchard and interment was made in the Odessa cemetery.  During the time of the funeral all of the business houses were closed, as well as the city schools and the funeral was one of the largest ever known here.

Sterling Price Finney was born in Linn County, Missouri on the 24th day of November, 1862, and was one of a family of thirteen children, ten brothers and three sisters, all of whom survive him except one sister.  Two of the brothers, Geo. W., of this city and Zach, of Wilson Creek, are pioneer residents of the Big Bend country, the others brothers and sisters residing in Missouri.  In early manhood he affiliated with the Baptist church and he has ever shown implicit faith in Christianity.

On the 20th day of April, 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Ray, and to this union five children were born Iva, Gladys, Lois and Raymond, all of whom were present during the illness of their father, the other child having died in infancy.  In the fall of 1901 he removed to Odessa, just after this town was founded, and has taken an active part in its upbuilding every since he lived here.  He had always enjoyed the best of health and knew not one sick day until his recent illness came over him about three months ago.  He rallied from the first attack, and was up and about for some time but it left him in such weakened condition that he was unable to withstand a second siege and has passed away at the age of 51 years and 15 days.—The Odessa (Wash.) Record

 

The Bucklin Herald                                December 19, 1913

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FISHER, Martha E.

 

Martha E. Fisher Taken by Death

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Fisher were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church, with the Rev. A. Novak of Marceline officiating.  Burial was in the Masonic cemetery.

Martha E. Fisher, daughter of W. A. and Luticia Malloy, was born April 2, 1871, in Adair county, and departed this life, Nov. 3, 1940 at the age of 69 years, six months and one day.

She was united in marriage to Chester Carriker in 1889, and to this union were born nine children, four of whom preceded her in death.  Two died in infancy, and Jake Carriker and Ona Quinn died at a later time in life.

In 1916 she was united in marriage to Phillip A. Fisher.

She leaves to mourn her passing, the husband and five children:  Charles Carriker of Washington, Iowa, Minnie Googerty of Peoria, Ill., Mary Dillie of Oskeloosa, Iowa, Jimmie Carriker and Allie May Hughes of New Sheron, Iowa.  There are also 25 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three brothers:  Abe Malloy, Charles Malloy, and Grover Malloy, one sister, Mrs. Emma Mason; and a host of other friends and relatives.

Mrs. Fisher united with the United Brethern church at Rothville as a young girl.  Later she joined herself with the Holiness people and continued in that faith until her Father called her home.

She was well thought of by all of her friends and neighbors and was always willing to lend a helping hand in time of need.

The Bucklin Herald                    November 7, 1940

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FISHER, Eveline (nee Malloy)

Fisher

Mary Eveline Malloy was born in Collon County, Texas, February 15th, 1859 and died at the age 76 years, 5 months, 5 days.  She came to Johnson County, Missouri with her parents at the age of 7 years.  Here she lived until her marriage to William Henry Fisher on April 1st, 1877.

To this union were born ten children, three of whom are living and were present at the time of her death, Mrs. Emma Croy of Bucklin; Mrs. Susie Burnett of Linneus; and Earl of Brookfield.  Five girls and two sons preceding her in death in infancy.  She leaves to mourn her death besides her husband and three children, one sister, Mrs. Philip Fisher, of near New Cambria; one brother, Abe Malloy of Bucklin; two half brothers, Grover Malloy of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Charley Malloy of Oskaloosa, Iowa; and one half sister, Mrs. Susie Mason of Oskaloosa.  She leaves 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Fisher professed her faith in Christ at an early age and through all these trying years and long days of suffering she remained faithful to the end.  She was a faithful wife and devoted mother.  She lover her family, her home and her friends and neighbors and was loved in return by all who knew her.  For a number of years she had been in poor health, but only confined to her bed a short time.  Her loving and faithful companion stayed by her through all their long married life together.  She will be greatly missed by her loved ones, but our loss is heavens gain for she lived a constant Christian life.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 26, 1935

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FITZGERALD, Sydia (Lydia) Malvina (nee Warner)

Obituary

Sydia Malvina Warner, was born in Montrose Susquehanna Co., Pa., May 27 1845.  Died in Bucklin, Mo., March 3, 1912, being 66 years 3 months and 4 days old.  She was married to Edward S. Fitzgerald, of Pitston, Pa., Sept. 19, 1865, who departed this life March 12, 1904.  To this union 12 children were born, three sons and nine daughters of which seven are dead.  Those living are Frank and Billie, Stellie and Dasie Davolt of Bucklin, Rebecca Sage of Pacific Junction, Iowa.

During her sickness she often spoke of the beautiful home she was going to and of her companion the children and friends that had gone before.

Besides her children she leaves four sisters, one brother and a host of friends to mourn her loss.  Her last hour was spent in prayer.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 15, 1912

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FLYNN, P.

 

Passing of a Pioneer

Mr. P. Flynn, aged about eighty years died at his home east of town, Saturday, after several months illness.  Deceased was a native of that famous country, Ireland, from which he emigrated immediately after his marriage more than forty years ago.  He leaves four surviving children and his wife.  He came here when H. & St. Jo road was being built and worked for his uncle, Mr. Mulholland, in its construction.  At that time he settled on the land which he has made his home ever since.

 

The Bucklin Herald                   April 14, 1899

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FORBIS, Johnie

Obituary

 

Died of Malaria fever, at Lewis Bowers near Stroud, Oklahoma, Johnie Forbis on April 18, 1903.  Johnie’s mother died when he was three years old and he made his home with J. W. Switzer until 2 years ago when his father, who is living in Montana sent for him.  He remained less than six months, his health failed him, and he was obliged to return to Missouri until February 25 when he went to Oklahoma, where his health again failed him, finally terminating in Malaria fever.  His grand father Dowell of New Cambria had his remains brought back to Missouri and interred in the Dowell cemetery north of New Cambria April 24th by the side of his mother and leaving an only sister and father.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A Friend

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                                                                                                       May 1, 1903

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 FOX, John Allen

 

OBITUARY

John Allen Fox, son of Boyd and Lula Fox, was born at Callao, Mo., Feb. 23, 1903, and departed this life at Breckenridge, Colo., Dec. 1, 1946, at the age of 43 years, 9 months and 8 days.

He was united in marriage to Lucy Westmoreland.

He is survived by his wife, his father and mother and the following brothers and sisters, Osla Fox of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Glen Lacer of Carrollton, Mo., Wm. Fox and Roland Fox of Ethel, Mo., other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by one sister Mary Jane Fox, who died in infancy.

A number of years ago he united with the Friendship Christian church.

He was loved by those who knew him and his departure brings sorrow to the surrounding community.

Funeral services were conducted at Valley chapel Dec. 4, 1946, by Rev. Grimshaw.

Interment was made in the Old Chariton cemetery, under the direction of Larson Funeral Service of Ethel, Mo.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                  December 12, 1946

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FREEMAN, David

 

David Freeman, an eccentric character, of Callao, died at the home of his son, in Marceline last Friday.  Deceased was quite wealthy and had lived in and near Callao for many years.  He was about seventy-five years old.  Ten years ago he decided to make his own coffin.  He accordingly procured the best quality of 2-inch oak lumber of which he constructed the coffin, and covered it with common, black cloth, and laid it away for future use, and among other request asked to be placed in the coffin on his left side, when prepared for burial.  His remains were taken from Marceline to Callao Sunday and interred according to his wishes.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                  November 17, 1899

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GALLIGAR, Charley

 

Charley Galligar, after a lingering illness of several months, died at the home of his father-in-law Geo. F. White, Tuesday.  Deceased was twenty-four years old and leaves a wife to whom he had been married thirteen months.  His parents and family are living Garland, Texas, and were notified the first of the week of his condition, but were unable to reach here in time to see him, before his death.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                  December 13, 1899

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GARDNER, Elizabeth G.

 

Obituary

Elizabeth G. Gardner was born January 25, 1856, in Richland County Illinois.  Removed to Missouri with her mother and stepfather, John Cahoon in 1873.  Was married to Charles G. Gardner March 4, 1874.  To this union were born thirteen children; eight sons and five daughters.  Six sons and five daughters are still living.  She professed religion and join the Methodist Episcopal Church South; at Switzer Chapel in the year of 1875, in which church she has lived a consistent member ever since.  She was a woman whose heart was always filled with charity for suffering humanity.  The friendless always found a friend and the orphans a mother in Mrs. Gardner.  She was an active member of the Ladies Aid Society in this vicinity and was its president.  She was of a cheerful disposition and always looked upon the bright side of everything.  She was a good wife and a devoted mother and was loved and esteemed by all her neighbors and acquaintances.  She died April 13, 1902, of a cancerous tumor on her neck, being 46 years, 2 month and 10 days of age.  The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.  She will be greatly missed.  The funeral was conducted by her pastor.  Rev. E. A. Hogan, assisted Rev. C. W. Herley, to a large congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends.

                                                       A FRIEND

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                                           April 18, 1902

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GARDNER, Ida (nee Brown)

 

OBITUARY

 

Ida Brown, daughter of Jacob and Alice Brown, was born on a farm north of Bucklin, Mo., April 11, 1861, and departed this life Jan. 16, 1947, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chessa Langwell of Brookfield, Mo, being 85 years, 9 months and 5 days old.

In February, 1883, she was united in marriage to Wm. T. Gardner.  To this union 9 children were born.  Four children and the husband preceded her in death.  The five children and daughter in law that survive are, Mrs. R. M. Bodartha, Mrs. Rosa McCollum, Mrs. Lora Cupton, Mrs. Amy Hunt, Mrs. Chessa Langwell and Mrs. Carrie Saltsider, all living in and near Brookfield, Mo.  She also leaves 26 grandchildren and 35 great grand children, with nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn her passing.

She had two brothers and five sisters of which all preceded her in death.

Early in life she united with the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, north of Bucklin, Mo., in which she was a faithful member, always attending the services when possible to do so.

She was a good companion and a loving mother, always devoted to her family.  She was loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services were conducted at the Pleasant Grove church Saturday Jan. 18, 1947 by her former pastor, Rev. D. D. Reynolds.  She was laid to rest in the near by cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service, Bucklin, Mo.

The grand children serving as flower bearers were:  Wilma Gupton, Ruth Almond, Ethel Stoddard, Gladys Hunt.

The pall bearers were Jewel Brown, Erol Lane, Rudolph Truelson, Frank Nickerson, Allie Harrington and Telmage Coffman.

 

The Bucklin Herald                            January 23, 1947

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GARDNER, J. T.

 

An Old Citizen Gone

J. T. Gardner, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Linn County, passed peacefully away at his home in Baker township Monday night, of general debility, aged 66 years.  Mr. Gardner had been a resident of Missouri since 1855.  He was a peaceable, law-abiding citizen, and hones, upright man, and a credit to the community in which he resided.  He leaves three grown children by his first marriage, and his second wife and two little girls, besides a host of relatives and warm friends who miss him now that he has gone to his reward.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Webb, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Switzer Chapel.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                  December 13, 1901

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GARDNER, Mary (nee Hurt)

 

AT REST

Mary Hurt daughter of Wm. and Mary Winn Hurt was born Dec. 11, 1829 in Howard Co., Mo. and died at her home in Linn Co., Mo., July 30, 1908 being 78 years 7 months and 19 days old.

Her parents died when she was quite young, leaving her to the care of an older sister, who when she was about 16 years old moved to Linn Co., Mo., where she has lived ever since.  She was first married to Newman Bell in 1849.  To this union one child was born, Mrs. John Cary; about four years after the death of Mr. Bell, she married to Obediah Gardner, who with one child that was born to this union remain to mourn their loss; the daughter being Mrs. A. B. Carter, one child having died in infancy.  Besides the husband and two daughters, she leaves one sister, eleven grandchildren, seven great grand children with a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  Aunt Mary as she was commonly called by those who knew her best, was a member of the Baptist church, having been converted in early life, and living a consistent Christian until death.

The funeral services were conducted by H. W. Buckner at Wyandotte church where her remains were laid to rest.  A large and sympathetic crowd attended the funeral.

To the loved ones we say look to Him who has said, “I will be with you in six troubles and in the seventh I will not desert you,” and live to meet on the other above where there will be no death.

The Bucklin Herald                    August 7, 1908

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 GATES, Edward

 

EDWARD GATES’OBITUARY

Funeral services for Edward Gates, 76, who passed away at his home Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, will be held at two o’clock Friday afternoon at the Baptist church with the Rev. Harold Salem conducting the rites.  Interment in Pine Slope Cemetery.  Death followed a long period of ill health.

Mr. Gates was born in Macon County, Mo., February 4, 1871.  He was married at Goldsberg, Mo., April 20, 1897 to Miss Susie Ratliff.  He came to South Dakota in a covered wagon with his brother, George, in April, 1901.  After looking up a location for a home he sent for the family.  They have made their home here since.

Surviving Mr. Gates are the widow and one son, Ira Gates of Belle Fourche, and two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Decker of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Anna Sigman of Surgis.  Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Two brothers, Jesse Gates of Belle Fourche and Elmer Gates of Visalia, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Majors of Bell Fourche and Mrs. Burt Hudelson of Lead.

The children are all here, those from a distance coming to be with their father before he passed away.  The brother, Elmer Gates, of California, was unable to come.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    March 13, 1947

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GLASGOW, Frank

 

Frank Glasgow Killed

 

The following taken from a Hillsboro Texas paper is a partial account of the killing of Frank Glasgow, who is well known in this vicinity, being a nephew of Mr. Thomas Glasgow and a brother-in-law of Thomas Wright, who resides here:

“Without a moment’s warning, without even knowing the fate that had befallen him and while on his way home after going off duty, to seek rest from the hard labors of a night which had been devoted by him as all his time of services was to a faithful discharge of duty without ever counting the weariness and hardship involved, Frank Glasgow, one of the most efficient and useful officers who ever held a commission as such from Hill county or from the City of Hillsboro, was stricken down in death this morning, portions of his head and body being literally riddled with shot discharged from a gun in the hands of one who have thoroughly concealed from his view and of whose presence in the vicinity, he certainly had never dreamed.”

The article states that Glasgow was killed by a man by the name of James Fox, who afterwards gave himself up the Sheriff and after confessing to the crime he was placed in jail to await the action of the court.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    July 7, 1911

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GOLDEN, Joseph D.

In Memorium

 

Joseph D. Golden, well known in this section of the country as an honorable and upright citizen, business man and friend, died at his home in Bucklin Friday, November 6, 1914, aged 58 years, 10 months and 22 days.  He was taken sick last April with lung trouble and about the first of May gave up business; and since then, despite the skill of the best physicians he gradually grew worse till death released him from his suffering.

Mr. Golden was born in Macon County, Mo., December 14, 1855.  He was married to Anna M. Moorman March 14, 1881.  He spent most of his life on the farm, but moved to this city eight years ago where he was engaged as a stock dealer.  He had been engaged in this business before coming to town.

To Mr. and Mrs. Golden were born seven children, six of whom live to mourn the loss of their beloved father.  Five of the children live in Montana; Montie M., Ebbie W., Walter C., and Arthur C. Golden, and Mrs. Fred White, and one son, the youngest, Roy L. Golden, lives with his mother in the home in Bucklin. 

Besides the bereaved wife and children there are two brothers and two sisters living; John Golden of St. Joseph, and Mrs. W. D. Clark, and W. M. Golden of Brookfield, and Mrs. E. Dean of Bucklin.

The evening that he died Mr. Golden had been out riding with Mr. Poley Carter in his automobile and with his wife had called on his sister Mrs. Dean, and Mr. VanOsdal, and on returning home was stricken with hemorrhage of the lungs and did not live more than an hour.  But death did not find his victim unprepared.  Last June through the influence of H. C. Hurley, Mr. Golden was led to accept Christ as his Savior and was baptized and received into the church.  His conversion brought him that sweet peace which always comes from a living faith in the blessed Son of God.  He was reconciled to the will of God, and spoke of how much better it would be for him to depart and be at rest.  Yet he was not unmindful of the loved one and spoke of how delightful it would be to live now that he had accepted Jesus as his Savior.  He had sweet communion with God.  One morning after spending a night in the open he told his wife he did not sleep much but spent the night looking at the stars, and praying to God who had been so good to him.  He loved the song “When the roll is called up Yonder,” and the old camp meeting song, “I have some friends in glory,” and sang these songs just a few days before his death.

We are taught to “account that the long suffering of God is salvation.”  2 Peter 3:15.  We do so account and believe that God’s long suffering was rewarded by the return of his prodigal child to the Father’s heart and home.

Mr. Golden was of a sunny disposition, and had many manly traits in his character.  He was cheerful even in his sickness, and thoughtful of the comfort of those about him.  He had a wide circle of friends.  This was evidenced by the large congregation who on Tuesday evening Nov. 10 paused in the busy walks of life to shed the tear of sympathy with the bereaved wife, children and loved ones, and pay a tribute of respect to the man they had known and loved.  There were many beautiful wreathes that testified of the tribute of loving hearts.  The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. H. C. Bolen of Shelbina, Mo., an old time friend of the family.  Rev. H. C. Hurly of Brookfield who, also had known the family for many years assisted in the funeral, and offered appropriate remarks, and emphasized the fact that the prayers of the faithful loving wife and had been  answered in the salvation of her companion; and in a tender loving appeal urged the children, three of whom were present, E. W., and Roy L. Golden, and Mrs. Fred White, to give their hearts to God now.

It was by special request of Mr. Golden that Rev. H. C. Bolen was called to preach the funeral and he requested that he should thank the people who had been so kind to him in his sickness.

The burial was in the Masonic cemetery of Bucklin.

Obituaries are not intended to commemorate the private affections of surviving friends, but to chronicle the virtues of the departed that they being dead may still speak for God and goodness.  The message for us all in the death of Joseph Golden the message that he doubtless would bring could he speak to us from the unseen world would be, and is; “Prepare to meet thy God.”

 

The Bucklin Herald                    November 20, 1914

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GREER, Lessie B.  (nee Bowers)

 

Greer

 

At her residence 202 Lathrop street, Fort Madison, Iowa, at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, January 18th, 1911, Mrs. Lessie B. Greer died of tuberculosis, aged 57 years, 10 months and 28 days,

Deceased was a member of the Methodist church in Fort Madison where she had resided for the past eighteen years.  Besides her husband there survive the following children:  W. H. Greer of Portland, Colorado; Charles R. of Rock Island, Illinois; Mrs. D. E. Brown of Laramie, Wyoming; Mrs. Nellie G. Clinton of Fort Madison, Iowa, Thomas B. of Chillicothe, Illinois; Albert B. of Laramie, Wyoming; Harry at home.

Lessie Bowers, oldest daughter of James and Julia Bowers was born in Brunswick, Missouri, February 19th, 1952, came with her parents to Bucklin, Missouri in 1858, here she grew to womanhood and on May 22nd, 1872 was married to T. B. Greer of Macon, Missouri, to this union nine children were born, of whom seven survive her, one dying in infancy and a son James passing away after he had grown to manhood.  She moved to Fort Madison, Iowa in 1892.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Bucklin by the pastor Reverend George T. Rolston at 4 p.m., January 20th and interment made in the Bucklin cemetery.  Psalms 28:6 was used for the text of the funeral sermon—this passage of scripture having been selected by the deceased.

 

The Bucklin Herald                             January 27, 1911

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GRIFFIN, E. J.  **

 

Griffin

E. J. Griffin, a life long resident of Bucklin, passed away in Brookfield Friday morning.  For the past thirty days he has been confined to his bed at the home of his son, Albert Griffin, 124 West Clayton street.

The funeral, conducted by Rev. Wm L Andrews, was from the Methodist church in Bucklin Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial was in the Bucklin cemetery.

Erastus Jerome, son of George and Elizabeth Griffin, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, October 25, 1861.  When he was seven years of age he came to Missouri with his parents and located near Bucklin.

In early life he was united in marriage with Miss Joan Davolt of Bucklin, and to this union were born twelve children, of whom ten survive, Mrs. Myrtle Hicks of Galesburg, Illinois; Mrs. Lillie Griggs, of Chicago, Illinois; John Griffin, of Bucklin, Missouri; Mrs. Bettie Smeltzer, of Wenatchee, Washington; Charles Griffin of Watsonville, California; Mrs. Dora Power, of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Arvilla Nickerson, of Auburn, Nebraska; George Griffin, of Marceline, and Albert Griffin, of Brookfield.  The wife and mother passed away twenty-nine years ago.

Later Mr. Griffin was again united in marriage, this time with Miss Sarah Nickerson, of Bucklin.  To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Viola Williams, of Callao, Missouri.  Mrs. Griffin preceded him in death in May, 1926.  He is survived by 41 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 19, 1935

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GRIFFIN, Sarah Ellen (nee Nickerson)  **

Obituary

Sarah Ellen Nickerson was born in Linn County, Missouri, May 4, 1880, and died in the Kirksville hospital May 8, 1926, age 46 years and 4 days.

She was married to Jerome Griffin Dec. 8, 1907.  To this union was born one child, Mrs. Viola Ray, of New Cambria, Missouri.

She united with the Baptist church in 1906.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband, one daughter, one granddaughter, eleven step children, four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the house of Simon Griffin, by Rev. J. A. Medley.  Interment in the Masonic cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 14, 1926

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GRIFFIN, Walter

At Rest

The remains of Walter Griffin was brought to Bucklin, Sunday April 2, from Elreno, Oklahoma for burial.  Deceased was born in Parkersburg, Va. on Feb. 19, 1875.

Mr. Griffin meet his death on March 30, 1911, while on duty for the rail road at Elreno, Okla.  He started to cross the engine on the foot board and seeing that an other employee had already turned the switch for which he had started, he went to turn back, loosing his balance and fell beneath the tender of his engine.  He only living about 7 after the accident.

After a short service at the home in Elreno, the remains were shipped to Bucklin, Mo., arriving here on Sunday April 2, and a short service was held at the home of the wifes parents Geo. Foltz and wife on Monday April 3, 1911.

Mr. Walter Griffin was married to Miss Tena Foltz, of Bucklin, on June 27, 1907.  He was a true loveable husband and esteemed by all who knew him.  He belonged to three largely known lodges, through out the country, namely the Eagles, Trainmen and Switchmen.  The wife and remains were accompanied by four escourts from Elreno, to this place.

He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, and a father, two sisters and one brother and a host of friends.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 7, 1911

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GRIGGS, Henry

 

Little Henry Griggs Dead

William Henry, the little seven months old son of Frank Griggs and wife, of Bucklin, died Sunday.  The baby was afflicted with brain fever and spinal trouble.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Hess.  Interment in Masonic cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    May 10, 1912

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GULLICK, J.

SUICIDE AT ST. CATHERINE

 

13 Year Old Son of Wm. Gullicks Hangs Himself-Result of Measles.

 

About six o’clock Monday morning, the parents of J. Gullick, aged about thirteen years, found his dead body hanging from a tree about a hundred yards from their house.  The young man was sick with the measles, and it is believed that the fever effected his brain causing him to become temporarily insane.  At bed time Sunday evening, he complained that his head was hurting him severely, but as he had not had a severe case of the measles, little attention was paid to the matter.  He left the house apparently about two o’clock in the morning and going to the barn obtained a halter, and then went to a large tree near by and hung himself.  He was missed from his bed about four o’clock but was not found until about two hours later, when life had been extinct for some time.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    April 17, 1903

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HAMNER, Katherine

 

A SAD ACCIDENT

Katherine Hamner, 3 years old,

Fatally Scalded Last Saturday

Katherine, the 3 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Langdon Hamner, who reside on East Helm street, this city, while at play last Saturday afternoon fell into a tub of boiling water and was scalded so badly that she died about three hours later.  Mrs. Hamner had prepared the water to scrub the kitchen floor and the child was tugging at a string which gave way, causing the child to fall backwards into the tub of scalding water, which resulted in her death.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Prunty from the home Monday at 10:30 a.m. and the remains interred in the Laclede cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Hamner, who were afflicted in a similar manner about twenty years ago in the loss of a son, have the sympathy of the entire Brookfield people.  Katherine was a beautiful child with a lovely disposition and the pet of the neighborhood.  She is in peace with the angels.

             -Brookfield Gazette

The Bucklin Herald                    June 12, 1908

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HANSON, Pete

Pete Hanson was born in Gultarp, Sweden, Nov. 17, 1837.  And died at his home near Bucklin, Mo., Aug. 17, 1911.

He was married to Rotilda Hanson 1862, and to them were born eight children, six sons and two daughters.  Both of daughters and two of the sons proceded their father to the world beyond.

The wife, four sons, a number of grand children and many friends will mourn their loss as they miss Bro. Hanson from the home and community.

He immigrated to this country in 1886 and has been a resident of Missouri ever since.

He was a member of the Lutheran Church, having united with the church in Sweden.

Funeral services were held at the North Swedish Church at 3 p.m. Friday August 18, conducted by the writer and interment made in the adjoining cemetery.

             Geo. T. Rolston

The Bucklin Herald                    August 25, 1911

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HARDIN, Sarah

 

 Young Girl Committed Suicide

Miss Sarah Hardin whose parents live 2 ˝ miles south of St. Catherine, committed suicide by cutting her throat with a razor at the home of her brother in Marceline at 3 p.m. Tuesday.  Up to Saturday Miss Hardin had been employed as a domestic at the Randolph hotel.  She went to her brother’s home Saturday sick.  Tuesday afternoon she took her brother’s razor from the shelf and advanced toward Mrs. Hardin, who was holding her infant child in her lap.  As she advanced Mrs. Hardin arose and the unfortunate girl slashed at the babe with the razor.  Mrs. Hardin screamed for help and the girl ran up the stairway slashing her own throat as she went.  She cut three gashed in her neck, severing the carotid artery on the right side and fell in a pool of blood beside her bed, expiring almost instantly.  The deed was committed in a fit of temporary insanity, it is thought.—Budget

 

The Bucklin Herald                    December 27, 1901

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HARDINGER, Benjamin Oscar

 

OBITUARY

 

Benjamin Oscar Hardinger was born Aug. 18, 1874, died in Bucklin Nov. 11, 1946.  He is survived by one son Fredrick Eugene, Sr., of Ft. Madison, Iowa, three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Culler, Mrs. Bernice Talbert and Mrs. Eloise Bitter, all of Ft. Madison, 10 grandchildren and one great grand child, one brother J. N. Hardinger of Bucklin, one sister, Mrs. Anna Stephens of Kansas City, Kans., and a host of relatives and friends.  One daughter preceded him in death.

He spent the greater part of his life in Linn county.

Funeral services were held Wednesday Nov. 13, at Bethany church with Rev. Cash Wyble in charge.  Burial in the near cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral service.

 

Bucklin Herald              November 14, 1946

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HARLOW, James D.

 

J. D. Harlow one of Bucklin’s oldest citizens, both in point of age and residence, died at his home in the north part of town, Tuesday noon.  The funeral services took place at the home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. Sipple.  At the conclusion of the services, M. Y. Rusk, undertaker from Brookfield, took charge, and the procession repaired to the cemetery.  The deceased leaves a family of grown children and many friends to mourn his demise.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    February 24, 1899

 

Died at his home Feb. 21 a.m. 1899, at Bucklin, James Harlow who was born in Kentucky Oct. 16, 1819.  Mr. Harlow came to Missouri in an early day and settled in Chariton county, where he spent several years as a farmer then moved to Bucklin where he lived until he was called to another state of being.  He leaves a wife and six living children to mourn their loss.  Two of his children having preceded him to the spirit world, may the Lord comfort the bereaved ones.

                                                                                     L. Sipple

 

The Bucklin Herald                    February 24, 1899

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HARPER, Sarah (nee Burke)

AGED LADY DIES

Sarah Burke was born March 10, 1810, near Flemingburg, Flemming county, Kentucky; she was married to Alexander Harper Nov. 14, 1828.  To them were born ten children, four sons and one daughter, with the husband, preceding her to the grave.  Two sons and three daughters and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren survive her, and mourn the loss of a loved one.

Alexander and Sarah Harper moved from Kentucky to Coles county, Ill., Nov. 17, 1857, from there to Jasper county, Ill., in 1858, living there until 1868, when they moved to Macon county where they have lived ever since. 

She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1841, ever living a faithful Christian life dying at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. D. Adams, on Feb. 27 at 9:30 p.m., aged 97 years, 11 months and 17 days.  The funeral was held from the M.E. church Saturday afternoon, with Rev. G. W. McConkey officiating.  Interment at Maroa cemetery.

                                                             Maroa News-Times

It might be remembered that the above made her home with her son, Wesley Harper (deceased), a few years ago, being the grandmother of Mrs. McCartney and Mrs. Parsons of this place.

Peace be to her ashes.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 13, 1908

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HARPER, Wesley Kenneth

 

ST. CATHERINE MAN INSTANTLY KILLED BY LIGHTNING

 

Wesley Kenneth Harper of St. Catherine was instantly killed by lightning Sunday evening about 7:30.  He was in the barn attending to the chores when the building was struck by lightning directly over him.

Wesley Kenneth, son of Wesley and Endora Harper was born Dec. 3, 1915, in St. Catherine.  He was united in marriage March 25, 1938, to Verbena Davis, daughter of Commodore and Flossie Davis, of Bucklin, who with the father, one brother, Cloyce Harper of St. Catherine, two sisters Corrine Clark and Lois Wilson of Brookfield, five nieces and three nephews survive.  His mother preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1944.  Kenneth has lived his entire life in and around St. Catherine.

His sudden death was a great shock to the community where he will be sadly missed by both family and his many friends.

Funeral services were conducted at Wyandotte church Wednesday at 2 o’clock by Rev. D. R. Reynolds of Brookfield.  Burial at Wyandotte cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    September 13, 1945

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HARRINGTON, Maurice

 

OBITUARY

 

Maurice Harrington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Harrington, was born in Wood River, Ill., Feb. 9, 1930, and died at his home on St. Louis avenue in East Alton, Saturday, May 5, 1945, 15 years of age.  Maurice has been an invalid since birth, but of a winning personality and heart warming smile, his world was limited to his home surroundings but he had a fine mind and a good understanding of situations.  He and his family lived at the present home for five years.  Maurice’s brief life filled his home with sunshine, where loving hands ministered to him with gladsome sacrifice.

He leaves as sad survivors his parents and sister Myrtle Lou, a namesake of the paternal grandmother Mrs. Lou Harrington of Bucklin, who also survive.

Funeral services were held at the Larson Funeral Home Monday afternoon by the Rev. F. H. Mittendorf, with burial in the Masonic cemetery.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    May 10, 1945

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HAYES, William D.

 

OBITUARY

William D. Hayes was born on a farm near Bucklin on Feb. 19, 1869.  Passed away at the home of his daughter in Bucklin Aug. 15, 1946, at the age of 77 years, 5 months, 26 days.

He was married to Fannie Lacer, who survives him.  Two children were born to this union, one son, Lloyd Raymond, died in infancy, one daughter, Opal Luther Williams and one son in law, Luther Williams.  Together with Fannie Hayes, the widow, mourn the loss.

He also leaves three brothers, Edward Hayes in California, R. F. Hayes of Armstrong, Mo., and Jim Hayes of Bucklin, and sisters in law Catherine Lacer, Minnie Byler and Kate Burk.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Wyandotte church and interment in the church yard, the Rev. F. H. Mittendorf officiated.  The burial was under the directions of the Larson Service.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    March 22, 1946

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HEAD, William L.  **

Funeral Services Held Sunday for William L. Head

William L. “Canie” Head, son of Ira and Catherine Head, was born in Linn County, Sept. 4, 1870.  His death occurred Feb. 22, 1941 in Marceline at the age of 70 years, five months and 18 days.

His wife, Mattie, and two sons, Emerson of Meadville and Willis of Detroit, survive.  Two daughters preceded him in death.  Two brothers, Charlie Head of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Jim Head of Brookfield and two sisters, Miss Lizzie Head of Purdin and Mrs. Alice Johns of Kansas City are also living.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 23 in Garner, Mo. and were presided over by the Rev. Alfred E. Munyon of  Marceline.  Burial was in the Garner cemetery.  Short services were held at the Larson funeral home before going to Garner.  During these services a quarter composed of Mrs. G. S. Townsend, Mrs. C. A. Larson, Guy Borron and C. A. Larson sang, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “It is Well With My Soul.?  “Just a Few More Days” and “ Unclouded Days” were sung by Ken Guyer, Mrs. Harrison Blackburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Q. Guyer.  Mrs. Guyer and Mrs. Blackburn sang “The Last Mile of Way” at the cemetery.

The Bucklin Herald                    February 27, 1941

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HENSLEY, Sophia

MRS. SOPHIA HENSLEY

Mrs. Sophia Hensley, died of paralysis of the bowels, at her home near Switzer Chapel, Friday night, Jan. 21, 1910, at nine o’clock.

Funeral was held at Switzer Chapel, at 11 a.m., Sunday.  The services were conducted Rev. H. W. Buckner.

She leaves a husband, four children, father, three sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Hensley was sick only a week.  She had an operation performed for appendicitis, at 2 p.m. and died at 9 p.m., the same day.  She was about forty years old.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 28, 1910

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HERRIMAN, Adelaide M.

 

Death of Mrs. M. Herriman

Died, at her home in Bucklin, Monday morning, December 30, 1901, at 9:45 o’clock, Mrs. M. Herriman, aged 60 years, 10 mos. and 9 days.  Heart failure was the cause of her death, though she had been ill for some weeks with a complication of diseases.  Her death was a shock to the community, as it was not generally known that she was sick, and entirely unexpected that death was near.

Adelaide M. Herriman was born February 22, 1841, in Perry, Lake County, Ohio; was married to Martin Herriman December 25, 1861, at Painesville, Ohio.  They moved to Linn County, Missouri in 1867, where they have resided ever since.  To Mr. and Mrs. Herriman five children were born; Mrs. C. E. Sears, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. H. D. Faulkner, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. R. S. Ranthan, Bucklin; Mrs. Fred Claus, St. Louis; Walter M. Herriman, Kansas City, all of whom are living and together with the father mourn their loss.  The children were all present at the funeral.

Mrs. Herriman was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was always found at her post of duty.  She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge, I.O.O.F., and in the daily walks of her life she illustrated the lofty tenets of the order.  She has been called up higher, but leaves behind her the memory of a well spent life, to be affectionately cherished by all who knew her and knowing, loved her.

Funeral services will be held at the Union church in this place this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Johnson of Callao, assisted by Rev. Coen.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    January 3, 1902

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HERRIMAN, Earline

OF SEVERAL MONTHS

Earline Herriman was born in Scotland June 20th, 1868 and died at her home in Bucklin, June 7, 1908, being 38 years 11 months and 17 days.  She was married to Ed Herriman 1892.  To this union 4 children were born, all of whom remain to mourn their loss.

She suffered intensely the last few months of her life, having undergone an operation some time ago, hoping thereby to prolong life, but the disease was of such a nature that in spite of the fact, that all was done that loving hands and medical skill could do, it claimed her as its victim.

She was a member of the Christian Church and of the Royal  Neighbor Lodge.

The funeral services were under the direction of the Royal Neighbors, conducted by H. W. Buckner at the residence, and in accordance to her own request were brief.   She was conscious that death was near and talked freely with her husband and Mrs. Buckner, giving details as to funeral services and other matters.

She expressed her willingness to go, saying, she was ready, but desired to live for the sake of her family.  The large crowd of people and the beautiful floral offering showed the high esteem in which she was held.

She was tenderly laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery.

The community, the Church, the Lodge and, most of all, the family will miss her, but let us trust that after this life is over we can all meet where there will be no sickness or death ever comes.

The Bucklin Herald                    June 12, 1908

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HERRIMAN,  Edwin, Sr.

At Rest In Peace

On Wednesday night of last week, Edwin Herriman Sr., passed away at the family home on Rose Hill, Brookfield, at the advanced age of 80 years, 2 months and 2 days.  The deceased was born in Lake county, Ohio, April 21st, 1829.  Here he grew up and when the Civil war broke out, he went to the front, and served his country for the four years of that dreadful strife.  Returning home at the close of the war, he with his wife and family came west, and bought a farm 4 miles south of Bucklin.

He was married November 30, 1853 to Miss Adeline Dow.  To this union eight children were born, Ira, Fred, Edwin, Charley, and Mrs. Addie White, of Bucklin; Mrs. N. I. Cooper and Frank of Ft. Madison, Iowa, while the younger daughter, Miss Bird, is at home.

While the writer was not personally acquainted with Grandpa Herriman, yet those who knew him best assure us that he was an ideal man, honest and thoroughly honorable in all his dealings with his fellow men; a kind and affectionate husband and father; a loyal friend.  It is said that in his younger days he was a splendid specimen of physical manhood.

The remains were brought to Bucklin, Friday the 25th, and laid to rest in the family lot in the Masonic cemetery.  The services were conducted by Rev. Lacy Sipple, a life long friend of Mr. Herriman.

Those who attended from a distance were:  Geo. R. Haven. H. Hart, D. P. Hubbard, Steirs Hurst, George Baker and Calvin Moore, of Brookfield:  Mr. and Mrs. Nez Cooper of Ft. Madison, Ia., Frank Herriman, of Montgomery City, and Mrs. Edwin Herriman, of Brookfield.

Services at Brookfield were conducted by Rev. C. J. Chase.

He moved to Bucklin and was elected the first mayor of the city.  He lived here about eight years, then went to Brookfield about 25 years ago.

The Bucklin Herald                    July 2, 1909

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HERRIMAN, Walter M.

 

Walter M. Herriman Laid to Rest

 

Loved ones, neighbors and friends by the score gathered at the home of Spencer Kathan Sunday afternoon to pay a tribute of respect to one of nature’s true gentlemen—Walter Herriman.  While in the hospital in Colorado, Walter forgot the cares of this world and its pains for just one brief moment, but e’er he awoke from that rest his spirit had been kissed into eternity.  Nature, in its seeming cruelty, has struck down another life in prime of manhood; another life has fallen by the way like a rose by the roadside, but what a sweet fragrance has been left.  A true character like that of Walter lives on and never really dies for influence lives on so long as in the hearts of men that spark of divinity and love shall glow.  There will be a reunion some day.  Then separations will be no more.  No butterfly ever followed instinct and was deceived thereby.  God keeps His word with the sparrow, with the robin and the plover.  Will He break His word with His children, made in His Own image?  Does nature speak truth and not lies to the wild owl, winging its way southward?  But when man stands with adoring thoughts under the midnight sky, crying out, “My Father, my Father?” is there no response from the Divine One who stands behind the star fires?  No bosom upon which the soul can lean in the hour when it goes down into the valley and shadow?  No voice that will whisper, “Let not your heart be troubled” in the time when the fog chokes the throat, and the mists shut the pilgrim in?

            I go to prove my soul.

            I see my way as birds see their trackless way.

            I shall arrive!  What time, what circuit first,

            I ask not; but unless God sends His hail,

            Or blinding fire balls, sleet, or stifling snow,

            In good time, His good time, I shall arrive.

            He guides me and the birds, in His good time,

            For where I listen, music, and where I tend,

            Bliss forever.

Walter M. Herriman was born November 20, 1878, about five miles south of Bucklin on a farm.  He was educated in the Bucklin public school.  In Kansas City, Mo., on August 17, 1907, he was married to Miss Edith Hill.  To this union one child was born.  He was employed by the Burlington R. R. for several years, but for the past ten years has worked for the Rio Grand R. R.  He leaves a widow, a four years old son, four sisters, and a host of friends to mourn his departure.  He was buried in the Bucklin cemetery.  F. W. Condit conducted the services which were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Kathan in Bucklin.

Those present out of town were:  Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hill and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Scarr of Omaha, Nebr., Harry Hill of Enid, Okla., Mrs. Hill of Cyracuse, Kans., a Mr. Nelson of Kansas City, and Mrs. Bertha Claus of St. Louis.

 

 

The Bucklin Herald                                September 13, 1912

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HILL, Walter Brownlee  **

Last Rites for Brownlee Hill Today

From Budget Gazette

Walter Brownlee Hill, 26 year old young Brookfield business man passed away at the home 1017 Brookfield Avenue, Monday morning at 5 o’clock, January 25, 1943.

Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from the Christian Church by Rev. N. W. Nilsson and interment made in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Brownlee, as he was known by his many friends, was born in Brookfield September 24, 1916.  He attended the Brookfield schools and the Missouri Valley College at Marshall.

Following the death of his father several years ago, he associated with his mother, Mrs. C. W. Hill in the operation of the Hill Furniture and Undertaking business and was eminently successful.

He was a young man of many sterling qualities, energetic and active in the civic and social affairs of the city.  He was one of the youngest members of the Brookfield Rotary Club.  Coming from two of Brookfield’s finest families, he possessed a background of which he was justly proud, yet he was extremely democratic and his close friends were those coming from all walks of life.  He was a grandson of the late Senator Walter Brownlee whose name he bore and the late Rev. B. F. Hill, who represented Linn County for a number of years in the Missouri Legislature.  A bright future appeared before him, in the minds of his many friends, when death took him from our midst, Brownlee Hill will be sadly missed in this community.

Those who survive in addition to the mother, are Mrs. B. F. Hill, grandmother; Mrs. C. C. McIntyre, aunt of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Miss Dora May Hill, aunt, of Gary, Indiana;  F. Clay Hill, uncle, of Liberty; Harry Hill, uncle of Oklahoma City; and Mrs. Walter Brownlee, grandmother , of this city.

The mother and other relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their hour of sorrow.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 28, 1943

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HOGENSON, Anna Susan (nee Olson)

Ethel Lady Came to America in Sail Boat

  Saw Great Chicago Fire ‘71

ETHEL LOSES A LOVED AND RESPECTED CITIZEN

Anna Susan, daughter of Bertena and Lars Olson, was born May 6, 1855, in Arnedahl Norway, and passed away at her home in Ethel, Dec. 6, 1943, at the age of 88 years and 7 months.

Many of us recall Mrs. Hogenson telling so interestingly of her coming from Norway to America at the age of 6.  The voyage was made in 9 weeks in a sail boat, landing at Quebec, Canada, and going from there directly to Chicago where she lived for 10 years.  Mrs. Hogenson spoke with interest of carrying a small doll in her arms and reaching over the side of the boat, catching the high waves as they tossed to boat to and fro, throughout the trip.

Her father was a life long sailor and true to characteristic of the people in Norway, she loved the water.  She won the favor of the captain of the boat on which the voyage was made and he would carry her about on the deck.  Mrs. Hogenson enjoyed so much relating the early history of her life spent in Norway and the writers thought this bit of information would have been pleasing to her to have it related at this time.

In 1873 she, with her parents moved to Wein, Mo., where they lived on a farm for several years.  In 1880 she was united in marriage to Peter Hogenson at Goldsberry, Mo., and they resided on a farm near there until 1898, at which time they moved to Ethel, where she spent the rest of her life.

To this union was born four children, Andrew L., Sophia, Josie and Bertena.  One daughter Sophia, preceded her in death September 7, 1927, also her husband April 8, 1928.

She leaves the following children to cherish her memory, Andrew L. and Josie of the home and Mrs. Bertena Clardy, all of Ethel.  Mrs. Lottie Weinberg and Mrs. Clarise Heggem of Chicago, Miss Margaret Olson and Mrs. Rachael Lake of Marceline, Mo., nieces, Fred Jacobson and Merrill Jensen nephews of Chicago; four grand children, Louis Hogenson of Ethel, Julius of Kirksville, Grace Hilyard of Long Beach, Calif., and Lucille Clardy of Ethel; a number of great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mrs. Hogenson served the public for many years of her life and won the friendship and respect of all she came in contact with and with her passing we feel the great loss of a good neighbor, a loyal friends and a respected citizen most sacred to our memory.

Mrs. Hogenson attended Sunday school with Tod Lincoln, Abraham’s son in Chicago and was also an eye witness to the great Chicago fire in 1871.

Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. Chas. McCoard and burial was made in the Ethel cemetery under the direction of the Larson Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    December 9, 1943

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HOLMAN, Emma G., Mrs. (nee Shoemaker)

Attends Sister’s Funeral

F. C. Shoemaker was called to Ellis, Kans., last Thursday on account of the death of his sister Mrs. Emma G. Holman, who passed away on Wednesday.  He arrived at Ellis just in time for the funeral which was held on Friday.  Mr. Shoemaker informed that he and another sister, who lives in Pennsylvania, are the only surviving members of a family of eight children.

The Bucklin Herald                    January 3, 1913

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HOLT, Henry

Obituary

Henry Holt, the subject of this sketch was born in Virginia, March 15, 1835, died at his home in Bucklin, March 14, 1912.  Aged 76 years, 11 months and 29 days.

He emigrated from his birthplace to Missouri in an early day and remained here until his death residing most of the time in Chariton County.

He was married to Miss Frances Swearengin, July 31, 1862.  He leaves a wife, nine children, 22 grand children, and eleven great grand children.  He became a member of the Christian Church in an early day.

This family has lived in Bucklin for the past eleven years.

One by one earth ties are broken

  As we see our love decay,

And the hopes so fondly cherished,

  Brightened but to fade away.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 22, 1912

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HOLT, James Rolla

NECROLOGICAL

James Rolla Holt

James Rolla, infant son of Mrs. James C. and Mrs. Mollie Holt, was born June 27 1914 and died last Wednesday five minutes before one o’clock, Oct. 14, 1914.

Little Rolla was the first and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Holt, and only those who have passed through similar trials can know what their fond hearts have suffered in the loss of their precious babe.

They have the “exceeding great and precious promises” of God upon which to lean in their trials; and God’s promises is the only adequate source of comfort for our sorrows.

The funeral was from the home, and was conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church, the text used as a basis for the remarks made was “Fear not; only believe.”  Luke 8:50.

Quite a number of sympathizing friends and relatives were present.

The burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.  Misses Ruth Coen, Opal Rhodes, Frances Serher and Ruth Wright acted as pall bearers.

Let the bereaved parents rest assured that their little darling is safe, and forever safe, with the blessed Lord, who said of little children, “of such is the kingdom of God.”

The Bucklin Herald                                October 23, 1914

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HORNBACK, Charles E.

Obituary

 

Charles E. son of Solomon P. and Martha (McCartney) Hornback was born in Derry township near El Dara, December 28th, 1864 and departed this life in a hospital at Denver, Col., April 29, 1913, aged 48 years, 4 months and 1 day.  He spent the early part of his life near the place of his birth except a number of years that he lived with his parents in Missouri.  He was united in marriage to Miss Clara Phebus of ElDara, May 1, 1898 and to this union one son Verne was born, who with the mother survive to mourn the death of a loving husband and father.

Soon after their marriage they went to Black Hawk, Col., where for several years he followed the trade of carpenter, but his health failing he bought a store in ElDora, Col., where he continued to do business until he went to the hospital at Denver for care and treatment, but that dreaded disease consumption had fast hold upon his constitution and since March 5th, when he went to Denver his decline has been gradual.  He leaves beside his wife and son an aged father and three brothers, Clarence, Lennie and Otis Hornback of this city one brother Albert and one sister Mrs. Mellie Wolfskill being dead.  He belonged to no secret order or religious organization, but was a man greatly endeared to his home.  Funeral services were conducted at ElDara Sunday, May 4, 1913 in charge of Rev. W. D. Humphrey and Rev. J. W. Pearson of ElDara, and burial was made in Taylor cemetery.  L. J. Callaway had charge as undertaker and met the remains at the evening train Friday and took them to the home of S. P. Hornback, father of the deceased until Sunday when they were taken to ElDara.  C. M. and J. E Phebus brothers of Mrs. Hornback met the funeral party at Hannibal and accompanied them to this city.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                                                                                                                                                                                       May 16, 1913

 

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HOUGHTON, Anna Mary (nee Siemens)

PASSING OF AN OLD RESPECTED CITIZEN

Anna Mary Houghton died at her home in New Cambria at 5 o’clock, Saturday morning, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 9 days.  She had been ill for the past six weeks.

Mrs. Houghton was born March 2, 1867, at Brama Haven, Germany.  She was the daughter of Eibert and Sophia Siemens.  She was united in marriage with Walter Houghton on May 20, 1891, who preceded her in death six months ago.

She came to this country at the age of one year.  Her parents moved south of New Cambria when she was 3 years old.  She has been a resident of Macon county for the past 73 years.

Mrs. Houghton became a member of the Congregational church 51 years ago.

She is survive by one sister, Mrs. D. O. Jones of Macon and three sons, Geo. L., James E. and Wm. D., all of New Cambria, and four grandchildren Eugene of Quincy, Virgel Dean, Arvetta Grace and Wm. Shelton Houghton of New Cambria and several niece and nephews.

Funeral service was Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the New Cambria Congregational church conducted by Rev. Chas. McCoard, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  Burial was in the New Cambria cemetery under the direction of the Gilliland Funeral Service.

The Bucklin Herald                    September 16, 1943

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HOUGHTON, Walter L.

OBITUARY

Walter L. Houghton, 86 years of age, died at his home at 2 o’clock Sunday morning, March 7, after an illness of about 6 months.

Mr. Houghton was the son of James H. and Julia M. Houghton and was born Nov. 16, 1856, at Dayton, Ohio.  At the age of 10 years he moved with his parents to a farm south of New Cambria.

He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Siemens in 1891.  To this union three children were born, George L., James E. and William D., all of New Cambria.

Fifty-one year ago he professed faith in Christ and united with the Congregational church of New Cambria.

Mr. Houghton was a successful farmer in the community three miles south of New Cambria, retiring in 1932 after which time he made his home just south of town.

Besides his wife and sons he is survived by two brothers Julius of Brown City, Mich., and Theodore M. of New Cambria, also four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the New Cambria Congregational church Tuesday, conducted by the pastor Rev. W. A. Roberts and burial was in the New Cambria cemetery under the direction of the Gilleland Funeral Service.

Sympathy is extended the family.

The Bucklin Herald                    March 18, 1943

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HOWE, Paul

Gone to Rest

Empty is the cradle, baby is gone, but our Heavenly Father, has said, in His Blessed Book, “Suffer little children, to come unto me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”  Little Paul, son of Mrs. And Mrs. Homer Howe, died Tuesday April 18, 1911, age 16 months.

                                                                                     B.Y.

The Bucklin Herald                    April 21, 1911

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HUFFMAN, Frederick

 

Died, at the home of his uncle, Fred Berquist, Mr. Frederick Huffman, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Huffman.  He was born in Brookfield October 11, 1874, and died November 30, 1901 aged 27 years and 19 days.  He was married to Minnie Buckley of Leavenworth, Kan., to which union three children were born, two daughters and one son, who with a wife, a father and mother, two brothers, a sister and a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn.  But the depth of grief of the mother who gave him birth and the wife who gave him her heart and hand for life God alone can fathom, as his death has caused a vacuum in the heart of wife and mother that can never be filled until they cross the turbid stream of death to that country that knows no partings forever.

The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L. Sipple at the South Swedish Church December 1 to a large circle of mourning friends.  May the Lord bless the bereaved.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    December 6, 1901

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HUGHES, Benjamin O.

Obituary

 

The remains of Benj. O. Hughes, (colored) was forwarded here for interment from Houston, Texas, and laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery, Monday.

The deceased formerly lived near Bucklin, on a farm, during the days of his childhood.  At the age of 19 he went to Iowa College, at Grinnell, from which place he graduated.

He lived in Texas for 21 years and made a host of warm friends, to know him was to love him.

He was a brother Mason and lived a consistent pains taking life until death.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jones, D. D. pastor of Ward Chapel, Kansas City, Kans., assisted by Rev. D. S. Sawyer, pastor of this place.  There remains a mother, four brothers and two sisters who survive.

                                     Solemn strikes the funeral chime,

                                                 Notes of our departing time,

                                     As we journey here below,

                                                 Through a pilgrimage of woe,

                                     Lord of all below…above

                                                 Fill our hearts with truth and love;

                                     When dissolves our earthly ties,

                                                 Take us to thy lodge on high.

 

The Bucklin Herald                    November 17, 1911

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HULTMAN, Ada Alfrida

 

Obituary

On last Sunday took place one of the most impressive as well as sad funerals ever witnessed in the vicinity of New Boston.  The deceased was Ada Hultman, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hultman.  The funeral procession formed at the house at 10 o’clock.  The beautiful white plush covered casket was borne to the hearse by six young men of her acquaintance.  The procession was a large one.  In front were the six pallbearers on horseback, then followed hearse drawn by a span of fine dapple greys, after which came the relatives, then friends and neighbors in a long line.  The interment took place at the Swedish Lutheran Church, south of New Boston.  The church was already full when the procession arrived.  The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Sanden in a most tender and impressive manner from the text “And thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty,” 1 Sam. 20:18.  At the close the brother of the deceased, Rev. Hill spoke a few eulogistic words of his sister, which deeply stirred the audience assembled.  There were not many dry eyes in the house while he spoke of his dear sister’s past life, which evidenced the very high esteem in which she was held by all.  Ada Alfrida Hultman was born September 11, 1876, died May 17, 1901, thus being 24 years, 8 months and 6 days of age.  She was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at the age of 15, and has continued to live a consistent and beautiful Christian life.  For many years she served the church in the capacity of organist and was a leader among the young people.  Her end came very peacefully—it was like falling to sleep.  She retained consciousness to the last.  The last intelligible words she spoke were those to her brother, who reached her bedside from Iowa half an hour before death.  On recognizing him she said, “Oh, dear Godfrey, are you here?”  In her prolonged illness, she was a patient and hopeful sufferer, prepared to live or to die, as heaven willed it.  Her home will be desolate and lonely without her, and the church and community will greatly miss her.  She leaves her aged parents and three half brothers to mourn her loss.  Earth is poorer, but heaven is richer.

 

The Bucklin Herald                                May 24, 1901

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