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[Applegate, Zoe] Hopkins Journal
Thursday July 26, 1895
APPLEGATE
The infant child of Geo. Applegate died last Monday and was buried Tuesday in Hopkins cemetery. Elder Simmons conducted the funeral services at the Baptist church. The following lines are dedicated to its memory by a friend of the family. It was a blooming flower,
But, O, it bloomed to fade;
Our hopes were blasted in
an hour,
And in the dust were laid. Those tender chords of
love
That twine about the heart,
Not death nor time can
e’er remove,
Nor rend its ties apart. We tried, but tried in
vain,
To keep it longer here;
Our weeping eyes could
not refrain
From the parental tear. But let us weep no more,
But wipe our tears away;
Its landed on the
blissful shore
Of everlasting day. Its spirit could not stay
In such a world as ours,
For there’s a land of
endless day—
Of never fading flowers. Oh, may it be our lot,
By God’s redeeming grace,
To share its joys and
there behold
Its sweet, angelic face. Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 6, 1896 A Sad Accident Print Brinum [George Prentiss Bainum] and his son Roy were coming to town Thursday evening with two loads of wood, and as they were crossing the Wabash track east of the trestle the wood slipped and fell. The team started to run and threw Roy off, the wagon passing over him and killing him instantly. B. F. Anderson was sent for and the boy was brought to his undertaking rooms. Mr. Bainum lives five miles north of town and is a prosperous farmer. ---Maryville Review [Baker, Catherine “Katie” Bagwell] Hopkins Journal
Thursday March 19, 1896
Aunt Katie Baker of Barnard died last Saturday at the advanced age of 87 years. The editor has known Aunt Kitie [Katie] during the past twenty years and can say a purer and better woman never lived. She was benevolent almost to a fault, and was never happier than when about doing good. She had resided in Nodaway county since the ‘50s and, with her husband and children, lived to see this county transformed from a wilderness with a few log cabins to a beautifully improved country with houses to match; but what seemed to please her most was “a school house in every valley and a church on every hill.” Hopkins Journal
Thursday March 7, 1895 [p. 1]
A.
W. Broyles, after being bedfast
for about forty days with typhoid fever, passed to that better country at his
home in Hopkins, Mo., on last Friday. Brief services were held at the residence
on Saturday, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hopkins cemetery.
Elder McKinney will deliver the funeral discourse at some future date.
Obituary
Alexander Wilson Broyles was born Feb. 12, 1861, in Nodaway County, Missouri. He was married Feb. 6, 1886, to Miss Della Downing. To them was born two children, one son and one daughter. He died March 1, 1895, aged 34 years and 16 days. He leaves a wife and two children, a mother, two sisters and four brothers to mourn his loss. He left a bright evidence that he was going to a better home than this. Hopkins Journal
Thursday September 12, 1895
At Rest
Chas. F. Buell, 38 years of age, and a very exemplary young man, died at the home of his father-in-law, M. [aranita] White, in Taylor County, Iowa, last Sunday, and was buried in the Hopkins cemetery on Monday. The funeral discourse was delivered by Father Roof, while the I. O. O. F. lodge, of which the deceased was a faithful member, conducted the funeral. The following resolutions have been adopted by the lodge. Maryville Daily Forum Thursday August 19, 1948 [p. 1] Mrs. Ella Dawson Dies; Funeral at Burlington Mrs. Ella Dawson, 78 years of age, a resident of Burlington Junction the last 33 years, died at 7:50 o’clock Wednesday night at the St. Francis hospital. She had been ill three months and had been a patient at St. Francis hospital twice during that period. Funeral services will be held at the Burlington Junction Methodist church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. J. Wesley Miller in charge. The time of the services is pending word from relatives in California. She was born June 11, 1870 near Craig. She was married to Sam Barrett at Salina, Kas. Mr. Barrett died many years ago. In August, 1891, she was married to [William] Esau Dawson at Mound City where they lived until 1896 when they moved to Skidmore and later to Burlington Junction. Mr. Dawson died in December of 1941. She is survived by nine children, Mrs. Ed Seymour, Tarkio, Mrs. Clifford Welt, Live Oak, Calif.; Everet Dawson, Rock Port; Mrs. Paul Cooper, Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Kenneth Pendergraft, Mrs. Ernie Oxley, Mrs. Berniece Jackson and Mrs. Pearl Boyer, Atchison, Kas.; and Leland Dawson, Syracuse, N. Y.; one brother, Bob Tooms, 96 years of age, Portland, Mo. three sons, Ira and Harry Dawson and James Barrett preceded her in death. The body is at the Hann funeral home. [Dawson, Ella Tooms Barrett] Maryville Daily Forum Saturday August 21, 1948 p. 2 Dawson Rites Wednesday Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Ella Dawson at the Burlington Junction Methodist church. The Rev. Wesley Miller, pastor, will conduct the services. Mrs. Dawson died Wednesday night at St. Francis hospital. Burial will be in Ohio cemetery at Burlington Junction. [Dawson, Ella Tooms Barrett] Maryville Daily Forum Wednesday August 25, 1948 p. 5 Burlington Junction News The following children attended the funeral services Sunday afternoon for their mother, Mrs. Ella Dawson: Mrs. Ed Seymour, Tarkio; Mrs. Clifford Welt, Live Oak, Calif.; Everett Dawson, Rock Port; Mrs. Lucy Pendergrass [Pendergraft], Mrs. Margaret Oxley and Mrs. Pearl Boyer, Mrs. Berniece Johnson of Atchison, Kas., and Jack Dawson of New York state. Maryville Daily Forum Saturday August 14, 1948 [p. 1] Mrs. William Dawson Dies Word has been received by Mrs. Jack Stundan of the death of her
aunt, Mrs. William Dawson [Rosa Etta
Conklin], 1220 South Wilton Place, Los Angeles, Ca. Dawson, 83 years of age, died Friday night in a Los Angeles
hospital following a severe stroke. She formerly lived in Maryville.
Maryville Daily Forum Wednesday December 10, 1941 [p. 1] W. E. Dawson Dies at His Home in Burlington Jct. W. [illiam] E. [sau] Dawson, 70 years of age, died last night at his home in Burlington Junction, following a heart attack. He had been ill two years. He was born October 6, 1871, near Mound City, and had lived most of his life in the counties of Holt and Nodaway. He was married August 17, 1891 at Falls City, Neb. to Mrs. Ella Barrett. He was a member of the Woodman lodge. He is survived by his wife, of the home; seven daughters, Mrs. Ed Seymour, Tarkio; Mrs. Clifford Welt, Live Oak, Calif.; Mrs. Paul Cooper, Trees, La.; Mrs. Kenneth Pendergraft and Mrs. Adrian Jackson, Atchison, Kas.; Mrs. Ernest Oxley, St. Joseph, and Mrs. Fred Boyer, near Burlington Junction; three sons, Everett Dawson, Rockport; Harry Dawson Burlington Junction, and Leland Dawson who is in the Navy on the East Coast; two half-sisters, Mrs. Maude Blazier, Mound City, and Mrs. Cora Adams, Atchison, Kas., and two half-brothers, Charles Owens, Savannah, and Carl Owens, Mound City. One son, Ira Dawson, preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. [Dawson, William Esau] Maryville Daily Forum Thursday December 11, 1941 [p. 1] Dawson Rites Saturday Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church in Burlington Junction for W. [illiam] E. [sau] Dawson, who died Tuesday at his home in Burlington Junction. Rev. Ted Masters, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ohio cemetery, near Burlington Junction. Hopkins Journal
Thursday January 24, 1895 p. 6
Obituary
The grim monster, Death, on his pale horse, with his sickle keen, has invaded a home in our midst and taken from it a loving wife and devoted mother. Nora B. [elle] Fisher, wife of Grant Fisher, and daughter of George W.[ashington] Nash, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, Aug. 18, 1866, and was married to Grant Fisher June 10, 1884. Of this union three lovely children were born, a boy and two girls. The deceased departed this life Jan. 17, 1895, aged 28 years, 4 months and 29 days. She was a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were held by Rev. Chapman at the Dunkard church, where the remains were tenderly laid in their final resting place. During her last sickness she was afflicted with bronchial fever and rheumatism. Tender hands did all that could be done for her relief, but without avail. She fully trusted in the Lord and was happy even while suffering most intensely. As she expressed herself, “I trust in the Lord with my whole heart and I have no fears.” It is said, “If in this
life only we have hope we are of all men most miserable.”
If this was the last fond look, the last tender embrace---if there was no hope of a future greeting---our heartaches and sorrows would have no relief, no solace. But we are assured that this is not all of life. In our deep affliction we look through our tears, in anticipation of a bright and happy future. This dear one, who cheered and gladdened her home, has been stricken by the cruel hand of death, shall shine more beautiful, more lovely, in the paradise of God---the Eden above. The bereaved husband and
immediate relatives are truly thankful to the kind friends and neighbors for
their assistance in time of need.
Allison, Mo. A Friend. Hopkins Journal
Thursday May 21, 1896
Charles A. Fraser
Was born in Rochester, N. Y. Oct. 30, 1841 and died at his home in Hopkins May 6, 1896. Deceased had been in failing health for a long time and was subject to protracted seasons of intense suffering, which he bore with great patience and fortitude. He was married to Miss Jennie McLane in Pittsburg, Pa., April 17, 1874. Their only child, a daughter, died in infancy. He has lived in Hopkins since 1875 and was well known and respected by all. Mr. Fraser was an honored member of the A. O. U. W., having represented his lodge in the biennial meeting of the Grand Lodge of the order. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church and died in the triumph of Christian faith. His hope was such that he longed for death to take him from suffering to his future home. His sorrowing kindred have the earnest sympathy of a multitude of friends. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the M. E. church and the A. O. U. W., and the body was laid to rest in the Hopkins cemetery. Hopkins Journal
Thursday April 9, 1896
A Sad and Sudden Death
Mrs. William Grady, who lived just south of Hopkins, went to Maryville last week and entered the St. Joseph hospital for treatment for a tumor. She was dieted; and being in good health otherwise, the doctors and friends were confident she could stand the operation all right. The operation was performed last Monday, surgeons from both Maryville and St. Joe being in attendance. The tumor was of the mushroom variety, had only been troubling the patient for a year, and when removed weighted over twenty-five pounds. After the operation had been performed high hopes were still entertained for her recovery, but it could not be, her soul taking flight to that land where suffering and sickness is unknown Tuesday morning. Mrs. Grady is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. [ichard] M. Terral [Terrell], a sister of Mrs. Fred Sheley and Mrs. Geo. B. Flemming. She also leaves a husband and one child to mourn her untimely death. The deceased was a good woman and will be sadly missed in this vicinity. The funeral will take place at the M. E. church today at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. W. Miller conducting the services after which the remains will be laid away in the Hopkins cemetery. Hopkins Journal
Thursday June 6, 1895 [p. 1]
The adopted son [Alex C.] of Mr. and Mrs. B. [enjamin] F. Higgins died of diphtheria at their home in Gaynor City Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. Selig, of the Presbyterian church of this city. Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 15, 1895 [p. 1]
Another Victim
By the Frequently Traveled “Didn’t-Know-It-Was-Loaded”
Route
Lee Hodges, a young man 18 years of age, was accidentally shot by an older
brother and instantly killed last Sunday at the home of his parents, four miles
north of Clearmont, in Atchison Township.
Coroner Goodson of this
city was telegraphed for and held the inquest Sunday evening, and says the ball
entered the left temple causing instant death.
The way the accident happened is soon told. It is the same old story. The boys were fooling with the revolver, a 22 caliber, and didn’t know it was loaded. Hopkins Journal
Thursday June 12, 1896 An Old Landmark Gone Wiley Jackson, An Aged Negro, Found Dead at His Home An old landmark has passed away and one of Hopkins’ most unique characters is no more. Wiley Jackson was found dead at his home early last Monday morning. He had been indisposed for some time, but as he was up and around the day before, his death was entirely unexpected. The gruesome discovery was made by John Miller, who went to the place about five o’clock to see if Wiley was in need of help, and was horrified to find the old man on his knees with his head leaning on a chest, dead. The remains were viewed by hundreds of people during the day, and the funeral, which was held at the M. E. church in the afternoon, was largely attended, the church being packed to its utmost capacity. The body was interred in the Hopkins cemetery. There are not many characters in Hopkins who would be missed as will Wiley. Not for his prominence in any particular line, for Wiley’s own business was all he ever had anything to do with, but his figure has been seen on our streets every day for the past 18 years. For many years past he has been the only colored resident of Hopkins, living alone in an old wrecked car between the main Burlington track and the sidetracks. Born in Alabama he passed his early manhood in slavery and saw some army service during the war. About the only definite scrap of history relating to this period of his life is embraced in a telegram from Capt. M. B. Harmon of Pickering to A. C. Kennedy. “Wiley Jackson was employed with the ammunition train of the 14th army corps, and as such was on my pay roll about two years. He joined the train in 1863, and at the close of the war he came north with J. W. Harmon. I know nothing of his people.” Like many of his race, Wiley’s history previous to the war is a blank. Wiley was a devout church member, and what ever the future reward may be, he is certainly entitled to it. In his homely way he accomplished more real good than many more pretentious; always ready with a kind word for all and with friendly advice for the young. He was very zealous in temperance work, and although illiterate, he has delivered a quaint but forceful lecture on this line several times in our city. What good he has done was done because it was good and not for hope of future reward. He did the best he knew; who can do more? Hopkins Journal
Thursday June 20, 1895 [p. 1]
The four months old child of Harvey Kempton was buried in the Hopkins cemetery Tuesday, Elder McKinney conducting the services. Hopkins Journal
Thursday June 20, 1895 [p. 1]
Nancy D. [onavan] Kempton, an old and highly respected lady of Hopkins, died at the home of her son, S. [eth] T. [homas] Kempton, in this city, on Wednesday, June 12, from the effects of a cancer and old age. The funeral services took place in the M. E. Church on Thursday, conducted by Rev. Downs, after which the remains were followed to the Hopkins cemetery by a large number of kind and sympathetic friends. Grandma Kempton had reached a ripe old age, being born in Plymouth, Mass., in 1803, moving from there to Maine in 1813, where she was married in 1825. She moved to Michigan in 1835, and from there to Iowa in 1846. In 1861 she went to Colorado, but in 1863 she came to Missouri, where she resided with her son until the time of her death, her husband having died in 1871. She was the mother of seven children, four of whom are still living. During the war there was no kinder person on the border of Missouri to the boys who wore the blue than “Aunt Nancy Kempton,” and she has now gone to receive a rich reward for the great good she did while on this earth. Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 22, 1895 [p. 1]
At Rest
V. [elorous] P. Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of Hopkins, who has been sick for months, quietly passed away Tuesday evening at his home in this city. The funeral services were held at the house, being conducted by Rev. Selig, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Obituary next week. [Lewis, Velorous P.] Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 20, 1895 [p. 1]
Obituary
Died, at his home in Hopkins, Mo., Aug. 20, 1895, of Paralysis, Velorous P. Lewis, aged 67 months, 10 months, and 20 days. He was born at Marselles, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1827. He leaves a family consisting of a wife, five sons and six daughters; also two brothers and one sister—F. D. Lewis, of Martville, N. Y., H. J. Lewis of Auburn, N. Y., and Matilda Jones of Portland, Oregon. His brothers and sister were unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Lewis was an old and well known resident of Austin, Minn., having lived there about 35 years, afterwards removing to Hopkins where for a few years he was engaged in business, but his health having become impaired he was obliged to retire from all active business some years ago. The funeral services were conducted at his home, by Rev. Selig, Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. He has been a great sufferer and we could not wish him back although he will be sadly missed. The floral offerings by friends were beautiful. Hopkins Journal
Thursday July 25, 1895
Died, July 20th, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mahan. [Mahan, Lanna] Hopkins Journal
Thursday July 25, 1895
MAHAN
At his home, six miles
northeast of Hopkins, in Taylor County, Iowa, little Lanna, son of William and
Lettie Mahan, after a severe illness of several days. He was born Jan. 16,
1894, and departed this life July 20, 1895, being one year, six months and five
days old. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jackson, of Bedford, after which
the remains were interred in the High Prairie cemetery.
Little Lanna, thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But ‘tis God
who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 8, 1895 [p. 1]
Mrs. Dr. W. D. Martin Dead
The following notice concerning the death of Mrs. W. [illiam] L. [incoln] Moorhead’s mother is taken from the Lawrence (Kansas) Daily World: On Thursday evening, August 1, 1895, the soul of one of the best and noblest women in Baldwin passed to that beautiful home from whence no traveler has yet returned. To note all the good deeds of Mrs. [Sarah] Martin would fill this entire paper, and although she has gone her deeds of charity, love and mercy will shine as bright on this earth as do the stars in Heaven. Mrs. Martin was one of the oldest residents in this county, having located in Palmyra Township with her parents in 1858, near where Baldwin now stands but before the town was even thought of. She was united in marriage August 5, 1860, to Dr. W. [illiam] D. Martin, who with four daughters survives her. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, by Rev. Andrew V. Stout of Olathe, assisted by Rev. Paden of Baldwin. The members of the Fraternal Aid Lodge, of which the deceased was a beloved member, was among those present. Friends from Lawrence, Wellsville, Ottawa, Vinland and other places were in attendance, while the procession which followed the remains to their last resting place in Oakland cemetery, headed by the Masonic fraternity, was one of the largest ever seen in Baldwin. It can be truly said that while Mrs. Martin was on earth she went about doing good and has now gone to claim her reward. Hopkins Journal
Thursday October 24, 1895 [p. 1]
Earth to Earth
The citizens of Hopkins were pained to learn last Sunday morning of the death of Grandma Myers, which occurred the night before, for she was an old resident and had been held in love and high esteem by our people for many years. She had been a sufferer for several years, and has now gone to that country, where the inhabitants never say they are sick, to enjoy the blessings and happiness that awaits every person who lives right in this world. OBITUARY
Rebecca Weidler was born Sept. 12, 1816, in Lancaster County, Pa, and died at the home of her son, near Hopkins, Mo., Oct. 19, 1895. She was married to David Myers, Feb. 15, 1838, in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio. To them were born two boys and five girls, all of whom preceded her to the grave, except her son Harry, at whose home she closed her life. She removed to Hopkins, Mo., in 1871, where she united with the M. E. church, having formerly been a member of the Dunkard church. Her experience was constant and her end was peaceful. Her funeral was preached at the house, by Rev. E. V. Roof, from Second Timothy 4:8---a text she herself had selected for her funeral. Hopkins Journal
Thursday October 24, 1895 [p. 1]
Herbert Edward Nigh, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wils Nigh of Gaynor City, Mo., died Oct. 15, 1895, the sickness being heart trouble. He was 11 years and 19 days old. Eddie, as he was commonly called, was a favorite among all his associates, even men, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of a Sunday school class, of 28 boys and girls about his age, and will be remembered by them all, as well as by his teacher, with very tender affections. His funeral was the first one held in the new church. The remains were interred at Allison. “The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” [Rickard, Charles Edward “Chully”] Maryville Daily Forum Monday January 3, 1983 Charles Edward Rickard
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho — Charles Edward "Chully" Rickard, formerly of Pickering, died Thursday of a heart attack. Born Aug. 25, 1911, he was the son of Maine and Maggie Tracy Rickard. He attended the Mowery grade school and was an all-star basketball player at Pickering High School. He married Mildred Hogue in 1933 and was a grain elevator manager for many years in Ririe, Idaho. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Sandra Durfee, Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Wayne Rickard, Pocatello, Idaho; three sisters, Helen, Margie and Maysel; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Lane Ulmer, Maryville, is an aunt. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Sidney Dawn Durfee, in 1982, Services will be Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in American Falls. Maryville Daily Forum Monday November 1, 1982 Floyd L. Rickard
HOPKINS—Floyd L. [ym] Rickard, 86, died Sunday afternoon in Phoenix Ariz. Born Oct. 23, 1896, in Craig, he was the son of Robert and Hattie Rickard. A pharmacist, he operated Rickard Drug Store in Hopkins for 50 years. He married Gladys M. Heflin in 1930. He served as pharmacist's mate in the Navy in World War II and was a 50-year member of the Xenia Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Glen Ulmer Post American Legion. He is survived by his wife; and two nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church of Hopkins, of which he was a member, with burial in the Hopkins Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Swanson-Price Funeral Home in Hopkins. [Rickard, Floyd Lym] Maryville Daily Forum Friday November 5, 1982 Rickard service held HOPKINS--Services for Floyd Rickard, who died Sunday in Phoenix, Ariz., were Thursday at the Christian Church with the Rev. Carl Cummings officiating. Charlene Dunkin was organist. Pallbearers were Norman Pettlon, Roland Dunkin, Stanley Swanson, Dennis Florea, Erville Allison and Dennis Jeffers. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Xenia Masonic Lodge, Galen Ulmer, Galen Turner, Glen Woldruff, Earl Alexander, Cecil Allen, Claude Abbey, Wayne Boring, Russell Cross, John Houston and Landon Wallace. Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 15, 1895 [p. 1]
Another Pioneer Gone
Dr. A. D. Sargent, who has been suffering with paralysis for a long time, was called to exchange time for eternity last Tuesday. He was a man over eighty years of age and had resided in and around Hopkins for nearly forty years, being a prominent and successful physician. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church yesterday afternoon and were largely attended. Rev. Downs conducted the funeral, assisted by Rev. Selig, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hopkins Cemetery. Dr. Sargent was one of the oldest and best-known men in the county and had a wide circle of friends. Obituary
Amos D. [avis] Sargent was born Feb. 3, 1814, at Hudson, New Hampshire. His father, Rheuben [Reuben] Sargent, moved with his family to New York while the state was new, and settled at Port Byron, dying Nov. 13, 1826. Amos was the oldest of five children, three boys and two girls. His mother, with the children, returned to the relatives in New Hampshire. Amos was given a home with his grandfather Davis, who was a prosperous New England farmer. He labored with his grandfather on the farm, and there remains to be seen today, a stone wall, on this old farm, which he built in his boyhood days. Bu the time he had arrived at manhood he had formed habits of thrift and industry. He learned the carpenter’s trade, pursuing that vocation in early life. He was an earnest worker in the M. E. church in early life, but made no outward profession in later years. He married Eliza L. Nortling [Eliza Tilton Worthing], April 22, 1838, and removed to Ohio, settling in Ashtabula County. From there he moved to Kane County, Illinois, remaining four years. Having attended medical lectures he began practice in Southern Michigan. He removed from there to La Grange County, Ind., then to Montgomery County, Illinois and then to Brownsboro, Iowa; finally settling in Missouri. —First, at old Xenia, then at Clearmont, and lastly at Hopkins, where he died Aug. 13, 1895, at the age of 81. He has lived in this place nearly three years much of which time was spent on his bed. He was a man of energy and great perseverance, and never gave up at difficulties. He rarely failed to give a helping hand when called upon and was noted for honesty among his fellow beings. He was the father of six children, three of them having answered to the call of death, while three remain with us. The deceased was a successful physician, and a man true to his friends and family. Hopkins Journal
Thursday July 25, 1895
SAYLOR
Hazel,
daughter of J. [eremiah] V. [inton] and
Minnie [Vaill] Sayler, passed away from this life Friday, July 12, 1895,
and was laid in her final resting place the following day at 5 p. m.
Her span of life on earth was brief—three years and two months constituting the full sum. She died at an age that is generally considered to be under the age of usefulness, but when we take into consideration how many lives she influenced, with how many human beings she came in touch during her short life, what wonderful intelligence she possessed, how exquisitely dainty she was in her habits, the unfailing qualities of her memory and the unfathomed depths of her affections, we cannot say she has lived in vain. She received and gave of life’s brightest sunshine, never failing to win as her friends all she met; and in death touching many hearts with tenderness and love and a desire to live better and nobler lives for the future. Her influence was for good—all good---and we rejoice to think that the innocent spirit of our Hazel is now in the realms of the blest, where she is waiting to welcome her loved ones to its golden shore when their pilgrimage on earth is ended. Farewell until we meet again. G. Hopkins Journal
Thursday March 19, 1896
Henry Schmidt Dies
Suddenly
Many were shocked and dazed when the word came over the wire last Monday forenoon that Henry Schmidt was dead, and the news rapidly spread over town and far into the country, for no man was more widely known in this section of the country than the deceased. He was up and around the day before his death, taking sick during the night, but was so much better toward morning that his daughter, Anna, went to St. Joe on the six o’clock train, but he again grew worse and two hours later was cold in death. No one was at his bedside when the silent messenger appeared, his loving wife and son having retired for a needed rest, believing the husband and father to be in no danger. Heart trouble is given as the cause of his death. Poor Henry. He was always better to others than he was to himself. He had a sunny nature and to know him was to like him, no matter what his faults might have been. He was charitable, and none in need of distress were ever turned from his door. He was of a sympathetic nature, and too often for his own financial welfare he endorsed paper for men who were without money or friends. He had been a resident of this city, until a short time ago, for twenty-seven years, and had engaged in the saloon business and farming, but at he time of his death was general agent for the Standard Stock Food Co., of Omaha, and was making a great success. The funeral services were held at the family residence in Maryville on Wednesday, Rev. Berry of the Presbyterian Church officiating, after which the remains were brought here and laid to rest in the Hopkins cemetery. The funeral procession was headed by the Maryville K. P. band and the Uniformed Rank of Knights of Pythias, of which the deceased was an honored member. A special car brought friends from Maryville, the people here turned out en masse, and the procession was one of the longest ever seen in the city, and well lit might be, for when Henry was alive the weather was never too bad or disagreeable for him to attend and do all he could at any and all funerals. The floral tributes were costly and beautiful, while the ceremonies at the open grave by the Knights of Pythias were the most solemn and impressive ever seen. OBITUARY
Henry Schmidt was born in the province of St. Weindel, Germany, fifty-one years ago, and has been in this country twenty-seven years. Most of that time was spent in and near Hopkins, from which place he moved to Maryville last fall. He was buried at Hopkins March 18, 1896, where two of his children are laid to rest. He leaves a son and daughter, and two brothers, one in Chicago and one in St. Joe. [SCHMIDT, HENRY] Hopkins Journal
Thursday October 31, 1895 [p. 1]
NELLIE SCOTT
Nellie Scott was born in Bedford, Iowa, May 6, 1985 [1885], died at her home in Hopkins, Mo., Oct. 23, 1895, aged 10 years, 5 months and 17 days. Another sweet blossom has perished with the flowers, another home has been made sad and lonely by her untimely death. Nellie was in her usual place at school on the Friday before her death, with all the apparent promises of a long future before her. Her illness was of a short though painful duration, and from the time her condition became known her friends were made to know that it was but hoping against fate and the inevitable. She was an unusually bright pupil in all her schoolwork, ranking as one of the foremost in her classes. Her sweet disposition and lady-like bearing endeared her to her teacher and schoolmates. Besides all this she possessed the talent of a natural artist, which she often displayed by the specimens she drew on the black board of her schoolroom. Not only will she be missed from her home and school but from her accustomed place among the Junior Leaguers and her Sunday school class. Though but a child she had a mission to perform and an influence to give to the world. Hopkins Journal
Thursday August 6, 1896 Died This morning at 2 o’clock Mrs. Shaw, mother of I. [saac] M. Wood, aged 82 years, died at her home in this city, from the effects of an overdose of medicine. Obituary next week. Hopkins Journal
Thursday March 7, 1895 [p. 1]
Fell Asleep and Laid Unto his Fathers
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, at
his late home five miles west of Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri, Joel Strawn departed this life at the
advanced age of seventy-six years and ten months. He was an uncle of Nelson
Strawn of this city.
He was born in Perry County, Ohio, March 17, 1818; joined the Regular Baptist church when a young man, which faith he kept until his death. Was married to Miss Sarah Hartzell, by whom there were ten children, how many of whom now survive the writer does not know but thinks but two, Cynthia Morehouse, living in Ohio, and Mrs. Gordon Morehouse of this county. His wife died in Ohio and he was afterwards married in this county to Miss Priscilla Morehouse, who survives him. The funeral was held at the house Feb. 28, and a discourse delivered by Elder R. M. Simmons, of Hopkins, from 1 Cor. 15-53, to a large audience of sympathetic friends and neighbors, after which the remains were interred in the Morehouse cemetery to await the voice of the Arch Angel and the trump of God. Hopkins Journal
Thursday March 28, 1895 [p. 1]
Grandfather Sturgeon, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, living south of Hopkins, died last Monday, being buried in Pilot Grove cemetery Wednesday, Elder Cooper of this city conducting the services. [Sturgeon, George Washington] Hopkins Journal
Thursday April 4, 1895 [p. 1]
Obituary
G. [eorge] W. [ashington] Sturgeon was born in Barren County, Kentucky, June 30, 1818. At the age of seven years, with his parents, he removed to Owen County, Ind. In 1838 he was united in marriage with Margaret Evans. As a result of this union there were eight children, four sons and four daughters. G. [eorge] W. [ashington] Sturgeon and his family removed to Nodaway County, Mo., in 1856, where he had ever since resided. Father Sturgeon had been a member of the Baptist church for over fifty years. He departed this life March 25, 1895, at the advanced age of 76 years, 8 months and 25 days. He leaves a wife and five children, three sons and two daughters, to mourn his death. Hopkins Journal
Thursday July 25, 1895
Wallace
Judge Thomas D. [ickey] Wallace died at his home in Hopkins, Mo., July 17, 1895, aged 75 years and 7 months; the cause of his death being diabetes. Mr. Wallace was born in Anworth, N. J., Dec. 17, 1819. Received an academic education, and traveled extensively in twenty-two states, spending two years in Canada. For five years he was in business in Chicago and Boston, being a member of the champion fire company of the latter city. He was married to Olive McEwen, of Marcellon, Wis., in 1850, where he was then engaged in the general merchandise business. In 1852 he crossed the plains and spent seven years in the mines. Came to Missouri in 1859 and settled on the prairie three miles south of where Hopkins now is and resided there twenty years, moving thence to Iowa, four miles northeast of Hopkins. Three years later he removed to Hopkins, where he resided at the time of his death. He saw active service in Kimball’s regiment in the Civil War, from which he was honorably discharged upon being elected by his company as county judge and receiving his commission from the governor. Was twice re-elected; and held many positions of honor and trust, being prominent in state and county politics. He was the father of nine children---five sons and four daughters. Of these, Milton D. died in 1874, Carrie E. died in 1884, and Hattie F. died in 1887. Of the living children, Frank has lately been elected principal of the Normal Department in the Western Normal College, Shenandoah, Iowa; Charles W. is professor of language and literature in Fremont Normal School, Fremont, Neb.; Grant W. is chief illustrator for the Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.; Millan B. is a student in the Fremont Normal School, and the daughters, Ella A. and Adelia O., are with their mother. Judge Wallace, as he was familiarly called, made many sacrifices that his children might all be well educated, and it was his pride that he lived to see his desire fulfilled. His sufferings were such as to appall the strongest, but he bore them heroically and in his last hours repeatedly asked for his absent children that he might bid them farewell. His children honor and revere their father because of his integrity of character, for his devotion to what he believed to be right, for his years of sacrifice for their benefit, known only to him and them. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Revs. Selig and Edmunds. The church was crowded and the floral offerings were elegant; many coming from long distances. A large number of friends followed his remains to the cemetery, where the last rites were conducted by the G. A. R., of which he was a member. Hopkins Journal
Thursday January 31, 1895 [p. 1]
Died
Mrs. J. [ohn] H. [enry] Weeden died at her home, four miles west of Hopkins,
Sunday, at an advanced age. The funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev.
Buckner, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Shearer cemetery.
The deceased leaves a husband and six children (rest of paragraph missing). [Weeden, Martha A. Brooks] Hopkins Journal
Thursday February 7, 1895 [p. 1]
Obituary
Martha A. Brooks was born Nov. 21, 1836, in Orange County, New York. She was married Aug. 28, 1857 to John H. [enry] Weeden. They then moved to Illinois, then to Iowa; and to Missouri in 1872, where she lived until the time of her death. Eight children was the result of this union, two sons and six daughters; of whom one son and one daughter preceded her to the other world. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. She was converted in 1860 and joined the M. E. church; and died on Sunday morning, Jan. 27, in the triumph of a living faith. Services were conducted by Buckner and the remains were interred in the Shearer cemetery. Hopkins Journal
Thursday March 12, 1896
Died
Arthur E., son of Lewis and Abbie Whitten, died at Siam, Iowa, March 6, 1896, aged eleven months and one week. The parents are well known in Hopkins, having formerly resided here, and their many friends extend sympathy. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. Miller and the remains interred in the Hopkins cemetery. As vernal flowers that
scent the morn
But wither in the rising
dawn,
So lovely was this infant’s dawn.
And swiftly fled its life away. Hopkins Journal
Thursday April 11, 1895 [p. 1
Obituary
WILLIAMSON. ---Mary Lupher was born in Venango County, Penn., May 22, 1822, and died at her home south of Hopkins April 5, 1895. She was married to Samuel Williamson in 1841. To them were born ten children, six of whom survive. By the death of her husband thirty-three years ago she was left with the care and support of a large family, all of whom she raised to be Christian men and women. She was a life-long Christian, having joined the M. E. church over fifty years ago. Her funeral was preached at the M. E. church by the pastor Sunday, and the body was followed to its last resting place by a large number of sorrowing friends. [Wray, Sarah Elizabeth Shelman] Hopkins Journal
Thursday January 31, 1895 [p. 1]
Died
Many in Hopkins were surprised to learn of the death of Mrs. Wm. [William Washington] Wray [Sarah Elizabeth Shelman], which took place at her home southeast of town on last Tuesday. She was one of the oldest settlers in Nodaway County and was highly respected by all who knew her. Rev. Downs conducted the funeral services at the house on Wednesday. Obituary next week. Hopkins Journal
Thursday May 21, 1896
NANCY YOUNG
Died, May 18, 1896, of paralysis, Mrs. Nancy Young, aged sixty-five years, five months and seventeen days. Nancy Stull was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 1, 1830, and with her people moved to Wisconsin where she was married to John Young Feb. 1, 1857, to whom were born five boys and two girls. From Wisconsin she moved to this vicinity in 1881; and in the same year her husband lost his life in a cyclone. A few years ago she moved to near Westboro, returning to this vicinity the first of March. She and her son Mart were all that were left at home, and when he returned from his work one day last week he found her unconscious. Physicians gave all the assistance possible, but to no avail. She was converted when a child and lived a consistent member of the Baptist church till her death. Messages called the brothers and sisters to the bedside, all of whom reached here but one in Wyoming. How they watched for recognition, for that consciousness that would enable her to give them a few words, but they were disappointed---how great only those who have experienced like trials can realize. With the loss of the mother, the central figure, the home is gone. Our sympathy goes out to the family, especially to Mart who returns to the home alone. The children will be widely separated; perhaps will not meet again till the roll is called in Heaven. God be with you till we meet again. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Miller, of Hopkins. She was buried beside her husband in the
Hopkins cemetery.
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