[TAFF, M. GEORGE G.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 24, 1879
--M. G. G. Taff, a prominent citizen of Hopkins, died last week.

[TALBOTT, PERRY HOSHOR]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 23, 1880
Assassination Most Foul. Dr. P. H. Talbott Shot Down In the Midst of His Family. The Deadly Shot Fired Through the Window Striking Him in the Right Breast. Great Excitement Over the Affair and a Demand That No Stone Be Left Unturned to Discover the Assassin.
The writer, hearing of the terrible tragedy on Sunday morning, drove out to Dr. Talbott's residence, which is about seven miles south of Maryville.
He arrived at Dr. Talbott's residence about eleven o'clock A. M. Mr. Talbott was very low but his mind perfectly clear. . . .
His extraordinary nerve showed itself in every word. His wound was a terrible one, but he made little complaint. At two o'clock he felt his end near. His family were called around him and he took each by the hand and bade all of them an affectionate good-bye. At two and a half P. M. his eyes closed in death and all was over. . . .
His funeral took place Monday afternoon at three o'clock. The Rev. A. C. Gann preaching the funeral sermon. An immense concourse was out. He was buried in the family burying ground on his farm.
Dr. Talbott was a native of Hocking county, Ohio. He came to this county at an early day and was one of the leading physicians of the county. he represented the county in the legislature in 1858 and 1859. For the last four years he has been prominently connected with the Greenback movement. He was the member of the Greenback National Committee for this State was also editor of the Greenback Standard of this city. He was a fluent speaker and had carried his political views to extremes. He sometimes talked as if his death had been brought about by some enemy of the great cause for which he was striving.
Why he was assassinated is, of course, the all prevailing question. . . .
Verdict of the Jury.
We, the undersigned jurors, empaneled and sworn on the 19th day of September, A. D., 1880, at the township of White Cloud, in the county of Nodaway and State of Missouri, by Thomas Phillips, coroner of said county of Nodaway and State afore said, to diligently enquire and true presentiment make how and by whom Perry H. Talbott, whose body was found at his late residence on the 19th day of September, 1880, came to his death, having viewed the body and heard the evidence, do find that the deceased came to his death from the effects of a gunshot wound, inflicted upon his body about the hour of nine o'clock P. M, September 18, 1880, at the northwest lower room of his residence, in said township, county and State. We find that the deceased received said injury at the room aforesaid; that Belle Talbott, wife of deceased, and Albert Talbott, a son of deceased, were in the room at the time when and where deceased received said injury; that said Belle Talbott, with divers others, were continuously present with deceased from the time of said injury up to two o'clock P. M. on the 19th day of September, 1880, when he died; that deceased came to his death by violence and felony, from the effects of a gunshot wound inflicted from a weapon in the hands of an unknown party; that said body has upon it the following marks and wounds inflicted by an unknown party; One gunshot wound in the right breast, ranging through the body and out of the body at the right side of the spine and a gunshot wound in the right hand, severing the right thumb and the middle finger from the right hand and which the jury do find caused the immediate death of said Perry H. Talbott, deceased, whose body was found as aforesaid. We fail to find who was the perpetrator of said crime. . . .
[Note: This is an edited version of a long article concerning this crime, the complete text of which can be found in the newspaper named above.]

[THOMPSON, FRANCIS MARION]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 30, 1880
--F. [rancis] M. [arion] Thompson, a prominent citizen of Atchison county, died at his home in Phelps City on Wednesday of last week.

[THOMPSON, TELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 23, 1882
--Our Whitesville correspondent reports the suicide of Mr. Tell Thompson, a young man well known in Northeastern Andrew. He was sunstruck a couple of years ago and afterward fell from a horse, from which accidents it is supposed his mind was injured. Sympathy for the bereaved mother is general. – Savannah Reporter.

[THACKER, KATY A.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 6, 1879
LAMAR STATION – Mr. and Mrs. John Thacker waked up one morning last week and found their babe, a little girl of four months of age, dead and cold in bed with them. They did not know it was sick. It was buried on the 27th of Feb. at Lamar Cemetery. The stricken parents have the sympathy of all their neighbors.

[THOMPSON, LUTITIA LOWER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 27, 1879
-- The wife of Mr. Joseph P. Thompson, who resides near Guilford, committed suicide on Wednesday of last week by hanging. She had been insane for some time, but no one thought of her committing suicide.

[THOMAS, SARAH ANN BURNS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 9, 1881
Cold Poison. Mrs. Thomas of Independence Township Takes it and Yields up the Ghost.
From our Gaynor City correspondent we learn of the following sad case of suicide:
On the 5th inst. the wife of Mr. Thomas, living two miles south of Gaynor City performed her household duties and attended Sunday school apparently in her usual manner and health. On her return from Sunday school she found her husband asleep upon the bed. She took advantage of the opportunity and sought to end her existence by taking strychnine. The amount taken is supposed to be about 30 grains. After taking the deadly poison she aroused her husband and related to him what she had done. Medical aid was immediately summoned in the person of Dr. Goodson but arrived too late to render any assistance. The patient died about twenty minutes after his arrival. No reason for the rash act has yet been given. Mrs. Thomas leaves a husband and three children to mourn her unexpected death.
The deceased was the wife of Mr. Charles Thomas, a well-to-do, respectable farmer. Mrs. Thomas' parents we believe, resided in White Cloud township. She was the mother of three children, the youngest a babe at the breast. She was about thirty years of age and of a good disposition her suicide was a terrible surprise to her friends, as no known reason is assigned. We have heard it rumored that she was of a rather jealous disposition and that that might have had something to with her rash act. Of this we know nothing.

[THOMAS, SARAH ANN BURNS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 16, 1881
STRINGTOWN – The poisoning case of Mrs. Thomas excites much attention here, as the deceased was a daughter of Mr. Burns, who resides in this vicinity. We understand that they have adopted the youngest child.

[THOMPSON, MARY FLORILLA ADAMS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 21, 1881
The Last of Earth. Death of Mrs. Mary Thompson.
On Wednesday night of last week, just before midnight, Mrs. Mary Thompson, wife of Alonzo Thompson sank into her last long sleep. Her death had been expected daily for some time. One year ago Mrs. Thompson was made a happy bride. Her husband brought her to Maryville where she soon won all hearts by her gentle and lady like deportment. She was a lady of the highest culture and was a valuable acquisition to the society of Maryville. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson the future seemed bright indeed. Possessed of wealth, happy in the love of each other, nothing seemed lacking to complete their enjoyment. A palatial residence was commenced in the west part of town but Mrs. Thompson was destined never to occupy it. Quick consumption seized on her. She was taken to Florida in hopes that its balmy air might benefit her, but all proved of no avail, and she was brought home to die. For weeks she hovered between life and death. She was prepared for the summons and death to her had no terrors. Her trust was in Him who conquered both death and the grave. Her funeral services took place at the Presbyterian church on Friday forenoon at 10:30. Rev. A. D. Workman took for the foundation of his remarks the thirtieth verse of the fourteenth chapter of Revelation. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
He spoke of the many virtues of the deceased and her strong faith in her redeemer, how she came among us a stranger and won all hearts by her gentleness.
Her body was taken to Illinois for interment.
Mrs. Thompson's maiden name was Adams. She was united to Mr. Thompson in marriage on the 12th of April 1880. During her last illness she was cheered and comforted by the presence of a sister who came to administer to her wants. Everything that love and kindness could do was done and her last days on earth rendered as comfortable. At times she suffered terribly but bore all with Christian fortitude. She is now at rest in that land where sickness and sorrow, and death cometh not.

[TIMMONS INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 6, 1881
LAMAR STATION – Mr. and Mrs. Timmons, of Lamar Station, were called upon to mourn the death of their sweet little infant son aged three months, on Saturday morning last. Funeral services on Sabbath at their residence, by Rev. Edmunds of Burlington Junction, after which the remains were taken to Quitman for interment.

[TIMMONS, JOHN FRANK, SR.]
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri), Wednesday, January 11, 1911
John F. Timmons Dead at 86.
John F. Timmons, 86 years old, died last night at his home, 400 North River Boulevard, Independence. Seven children survive: Miss Mollie Timmons, Frank Timmons, C. A. Timmons, Mrs. John Hackett, Mrs. Emma Boriance [Dorrance], P. L. Timmons and John Timmons. The funeral will be conducted Friday afternoon from St. Mary's Catholic Church, Independence. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery in that city.

[TIMMONS, JOHN FRANK, SR.]
Kansas City Times (Kansas City, Missouri), Thursday, January 12, 1911
TIMMONS – John Frank, sr., age 86, died Jan. 11, 2 a. m., at his late residence, 1400 North River Boulevard, Independence, Mo. He is survived by seven children: Miss Mollie Timmons, Miss Fannie Timmons, Mr. Frank Timmons, Independence, Mo.; Mrs. John Hackett, Centralia, Wash.; Mrs. Emma Dorrance, Independence, Mo.; T. L. Timmons, Dodson, Mo.; C. A. Timmons, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services Friday, 10 a. m., at St. Mary's Catholic church, Independence, Mo. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Carriage will meet electric cars on North River Boulevard and convey friends to and from the residence every half hour beginning at 1 o'clock Thursday. Maryville, Mo., papers please copy.
[Note: The same notice appeared in the Kansas City Star, January 12, 1911.]

[TIMMONS, JOHN FRANK, SR.]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 19, 1911
J. Frank Timmons Used to Live Here
J. [ohn] Frank Timmons, who died Wednesday, January 11, at his home at Independence, Mo. and was buried Friday in St. Mary's cemetery in Kansas City, was a former resident of Maryville, leaving this city about 16 years ago for Kansas City, where he has since resided.
Mr. Timmons was born at Martinsburg, W. V., April 7, 1825. He was married to Miss Nannie Newcomb of Lansville, Ky., on January 24, 1852. She died 29 years ago. Mr. Timmons was survived by seven children, Misses Mollie and Fannie Timmons and Frank Timmons of Independence, Mo., Mrs. John Hackett of Centralia, Wash., Mrs. Emma Dorrance of Independence, T. L. Timmons of Dodson, Mo. and Charles A. Timmons of Kansas City.

[TIMMONS, NANCY F. "NANNIE" NEWCOMB]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 30, 1882
--Died—Nannie F. Timmons, beloved wife of J. [ohn] F. [rank] Timmons, departed this life last Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock after a long and painful illness of eight weeks. She leaves a devoted husband and loving son and daughter to mourn her death. Mrs. Timmons was fifty-two years of age at the time of death.

[TIMMONS, NANCY F. "NANNIE" NEWCOMB]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 30, 1882
--Mrs. Nannie F. Timmons, wife of J. [ohn] F. [rank] Timmons, departed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 22d, 1882, after a painful illness of eight weeks. She leaves a devoted husband, sons and daughters to mourn her loss.

[TIMMONS, WILLIAM]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 12, 1882
Died William Timmons, beloved son of J. [ohn] F. [rank] and N. [ancy] F. Timmons, aged 22 years, 11 months and 8 days, departed this life last Thursday night at half past 11 o'clock, January the 5th, 1882, after a long and painful illness of two years. he leaves a loving mother and father and darling brother and sister to mourn his absence. [Poem not transcribed.]

[TIMMONS, WILLIAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 19, 1882
William Timmons, beloved son of J.[ohn] F. [rank] and N. [ancy] F. Timmons, aged 22 years, 11 months and 15 days, departed this life Thursday night, January 5, at half-past 11 o'clock, after a long and painful illness of two years. He was interred at St. Mary's Catholic cemetery in the southeastern part of Maryville, January 7. Rev. Father Martin delivered a most effecting exhortation, after which Rev. Father Anselm officiated. He leaves a loving and affectionate father and mother, darling brothers and sisters to mourn his absence. [Poem not transcribed.]

[TOMPKINS, ALLEN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 13, 1881
--On last Monday morning the spirit of Mr. Allen Tompkins winged its way to the spirit world. His disease was chronic diarrhea, of which he had been a great sufferer. He was 69 years of age and had been a resident of Maryville for fourteen years, except two years he resided in Kansas. He was the father-in-law of Jake Gile, our architect and builder. His remains were laid to rest in Miriam cemetery on Tuesday. Thus one by one the old land marks disappear from among us. Es quiet en pace.

[TODD, MARY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1879
-- Frank Todd, of Grant township, lost a child aged two years. The funeral took place Friday at Swinford school house. Rev. Latour, of Maryville, conducted the services.

[TORRANCE, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 21, 1882
A Pioneer Gone. Death of B. F. Torrance, One of Maryville's First Citizens.
At two o'clock on last Friday afternoon the spirit of Benjamin F. [ranklin] Torrance passed from its earthly tenement into the great unknown. The intelligence was received with sadness by all. Although for the past year he was observed to be failing fast, none thought death so close at hand. The immediate cause of his death was pneumonia, contracted from a severe cold taken two or three weeks prior to his death. The funeral took place from the family residence on Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Elders Davis and Parker. The funeral was largely attended by citizens of this city and old settlers of the surrounding country, who came to pay the last sad rites to their old friend and comrade.
Mr. Torrance was born in Chautauqua county, New York, February 5, 1828 and came west with his parents ten years later, the family settling at Roubideaux Landing, where now stands the city of St. Joseph. Here young Ben lived with his parents until the breaking out of the Mexican war in 1846. Fired with enthusiasm and a love of adventure, he ran away and being too young to enlist as a soldier, he entered the U. S. service as a teamster, which position he occupied until our troops reached Santa Fe, when he was given a musket and sworn in as a soldier. He returned to St. Joseph in 1847. Soon after this the city of St. Joseph was laid out and he formed one of the party of surveyors. Mr. Torrance's family moved from St. Joseph to Bennett's Lane, in Andrew county, and after residing there one year moved to Fillmore in the same county. In the spring of 1850 his father and family moved to this city, and he followed in the fall. From that time to this—thirty-two years—he has resided in Maryville, proudly watched her growth from a sickly infant to one or two small shanties, until now she has attained magnificent proportions and reached a population of 5000.
Early in life Benjamin displayed remarkable business tact and enterprise and soon after attaining his majority embarked in commerce, his first venture being in the drug business in the fall of 1850. In 1851, he opened a tavern in the frame building (a portion of which is still standing) on the east side of the square. He still conducted the drug business, admitting his father as a partner. He also served as postmaster. After a time Dr. Bickett succeeded Ben's father and together they practiced medicine and dispensed drugs. He afterwards formed partnerships with W. C. Orear, Adam Terhune, Andy Jenkins and Geo. S. Baker in the drug and dry goods business; he was also at the same time engaged in the grocery business with Edward Stevenson. The drug house was located where now stands the magnificent building of Smith Bros. The building was destroyed by fire February 26, --, when the partnership was dissolved. With the spirit of enterprise which marked his career through life, he advanced money to enable a newspaper, the great factor in building up a town and county; he decided that the paper should live, and accordingly engaged a man by the name of Snow to conduct the sheet, giving him the entire income of the office for his services. This was the first newspaper established in Maryville and sailed under the title of The Maryville Reporter. Under the new management, the paper promised much better, but the war coming on, Ben espoused the side of the Union in strong measures. When McQuiddy, with his rangers, made a raid into Maryville, he paid his respects to the Reporter by throwing the office into the street. The paper was not resurrected. It was in the second story of the drug house which burned.
In 1858 he was elected sheriff, which office he filled acceptably for two years and during the war held the office of provost marshal. He was also captain of Co. H, Kimball's six month's men. While serving in this capacity he was breveted Major by Gen. Prentiss. At the close of the war he embarked in the grocery business, which he conducted until a few years since, when he retired from active life.
Mr. Torrance was married three times. His first wife was Matilda A. Scott, whom he married in this city, September 25, 1851. Four children were born of this union, two of whom survive, Frank L. and O. P. His first wife died in 1862. In 1863 he married Miss E. J. Wheeler. Of this union two children were born, Tolly and Rocky. His second wife died in --. He was married to Miss Nancy M. Johnson, who survives him, June 6, 1870. He had three children by this wife, Olive P., Inez and H. B., all of whom are living.
Mr. Torrance was a man of strong likes and dislikes. He would do anything in the bounds of reason for a friend or a fellow being in distress. He was charitable to a fault and no one seeking pecuniary relief ever went away empty-handed. He was very successful in business but gave with a free hand so that at no time was he considered wealthy but had always a competence of worldly goods and died, we understand, leaving plenty to support his wife and children.
Two sisters and six brothers survive him, three of whom live here. They are Hosea, Thomas and Henry.
To the bereaved wife and children we extend our heartfelt sympathy. May they look for consolation to Him who doeth all things for the best.
[Note: The birth year on his headstone is 1825.]

[TORRANCE, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, December 22, 1882
Death of B. F. Torrance.
The announcement of the death of Mr. Benjamen [Benjamin] Torrance last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, was a surprise to all the people of Maryville, although he had been lying very low with the typhoid malarial fever for several days. He was buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Mr. Torrance was one of the oldest citizens of Maryville, having resided in this city for thirty-two years, removed here from Chautauqua county, New York, in 1850. The deceased lacked only a few days of being 55 years of age. Thus, one by one, they pass away.

[TORRANCE, NANCY M. JOHNSON]
Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Oregon), Friday, February 13, 1920
TORRANCE – In this city, at her late residence, 1234 E. Broadway, February 12, Nancy M. Torrance, aged 69 years, mother of H. B. Torrance of Reno, Nev., Mrs. I. A. Crosby and Mrs. Inez T. Skinner of this city. the remains will be forwarded today (Friday) by J. P. Finley & Son, to Maryville, Mo., where services will be held and interment made.

[TORRANCE, NANCY M. JOHNSON]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, February 14, 1920
Dies in Portland. Body of Mrs. Torrance Will Arrive Here Tuesday for Burial.
A telegram received by the undertakers in Maryville is to the effect that Mrs. Nancy M. Torrance of Portland, Ore., has passed away at that place and that the body would arrive in Maryville on Tuesday of next week for interment here. Mrs. Torrance was a former resident of Maryville. A daughter, Mrs. Inez Skinner, is accompanying the body to Maryville.

[TORRANCE, NANCY M. JOHNSON]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, February 16, 1920

Torrance Funeral. Services for Mrs. B. F. Torrance Tomorrow Afternoon.
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Torrance, who died at her home in Portland, Ore., will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Price & Sons undertaking rooms and interment will be in Miriam Cemetery. Mrs. Inez Skinner, a daughter, accompanied the body from Portland. Other relatives here are: Mrs. Hosea Torrance of West Second street, who is a sister-in-law, W. B. Torrance of Guilford, who is a nephew, and Mrs. Belle Robbins of Hopkins, who is a niece.

[TORRANCE, NANCY M. JOHNSON]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, February 17, 1920
Torrance Rites. Services for Mrs. B. F. Torrance Held Today.
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Torrance, who died at her home in Portland, Ore., were held at the Price & Sons undertaking rooms this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Gilbert S. Cox of the First Methodist Church, conducted the services and interment was in Miriam Cemetery.

[TORRANCE, NANCY M. JOHNSON]
Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Oregon), Friday, February 13, 1920
TORRANCE – In this city, at her late residence, 1234 E. Broadway, February 12, Nancy M. Torrance, aged 69 years, mother of H. B. Torrance of Reno, Nev., Mrs. I. A. Crosby and Mrs. Inez T. Skinner of this city. The remains will be forwarded today (Friday) by J. F. Finley & Son to Maryville, Mo., where services will be held and interment made.

[TORRANCE, NANCY M. JOHNSON]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, February 14, 1920
Dies In Portland
Body of Mrs. Torrance Will Arrive Here Tuesday for Burial
Aa telegram received by the undertakers in Maryville is to the effect that Mrs. Nancy M. Torrance of Portland, Ore., has passed away at that place and that the body would arrive in Maryville on Tuesday of next week for interment here. Mrs. Torrance was a former resident of Maryville. A daughter, Mrs. Inez Skinner, is accompanying the body to Maryville.

[TOTTERDALE, SUSAN JANE BLEND]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1880
Susan Totterdale – Susan Totterdale, wife of Henry Totterdale of this city, died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday morning at 2 o'clock. Her death had been expected for some days. For months she had been suffering with that most dreadful of all diseases, cancer. All that love and skill could do was done but of no avail. Her husband left for Milwaukee Sunday evening of last week and was with her during the last few days she lingered on earth.
Mrs. Totterdale was a noble, true woman in every respect. A kind neighbor and a true Christian, none knew her but to respect her. To those who knew her best, her loss will be the most grievous to bear. It is a relief to those who knew her here, that she died in the midst of friends and relatives, those who attended to her slightest want and tried all in their power to relieve her suffering.
To the afflicted husband and relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy. But this should comfort them that her sufferings are over, and she is now at rest. Another house is desolate but over the river there is peace and joy. It is there that we should look.

[TOTTERDALE, SUSAN JANE BLEND]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, Thursday, December 2, 1880
--Henry Totterdale returned from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday. Mrs. Totterdale was buried in Milwaukee on Tuesday of last week. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of all.

[TOTTERDALE, SUSAN JANE BLEND]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1880
Death of Mrs. S. J. Totterdale. At Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sunday Morning, November 21.
Last Monday morning, at an early hour, Mr. George Conrad received a telegram from Mr. Wm. H. Totterdale, from Milwaukee, conveying the sad news of the death of his wife, Mrs. Susan J.[ane] Totterdale, in that city, on the previous day.
Our readers will perhaps call to mind that Mr. Totterdale went to Milwaukee early in last August to receive treatment for a cancer on her left breast. The cancer was removed by a surgical operation about the last of August. After that time she seemed to improve until about two weeks ago when she became worse.
One week ago last Sunday Mr. Totterdale received a telegram announcing that his wife was declining and left that evening for Milwaukee. All that medical skill and kind attention could do for her was done but it was of no avail so far as saving her life. It is sad that she was taken from earth, away from home and some relatives to whom she was much attached. She died at the residence of her brother. Her remains were interred at Milwaukee on Monday at two o'clock.
Mr. Totterdale will have the most heartfelt sympathies of this entire community in the bereavement which has fallen upon him.

[TOTTERDALE, WILLIAM HENRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, October 23, 1908
W. H. Totterdale Dies Suddenly
Former Maryville Mayor Passed Away in Kansas City Hospital Friday Morning. A Prominent Citizen.
In the German hospital in Kansas City Friday morning shortly after 9:30 o'clock death claimed William Henry Totterdale, former mayor of Maryville and one of the best known public men in Nodaway county. Death was immediately due to heart failure, although Mr. Totterdale had been in ill health for many months.
The attack of heart failure came at a time when hopes were highest for the recovery of Mr. Totterdale. He was recovering from the operation of Tuesday and Friday morning while being cared for and dressed by the hospital attendants was feeling much better than he had at any time during the week. Before the nurses had finished caring for Mr. Totterdale attending doctors noticed a sudden change for the worse and the ex-mayor fell back lifeless upon the bed. Mrs. Totterdale was with her husband at the time of his death.
News of Mr. Totterdale's death was at once telephoned to Dr. Martin and before long the death of the public spirited man was known all over Maryville.
No funeral arrangements have been completed. The body will be brought to Maryville Friday evening. Miss Anna May Worst and George Wilfley will go to St. Joseph to meet Mrs. Totterdale.
With the passing away of Henry Totterdale Maryville has lost one of her best known citizens. For 41 year he was prominently identified with the upbuilding of Maryville and shortly after he severed his business connections in the summer of 1905 he was honored by the election of mayor of the city. He was elected in April 1906 but in March 1907 he was compelled to give up the office on account of his ill health.
William Henry Totterdale was born Somerset county, England, May 21, 1848, where he lived for ten years. The family then moved to Columbia county, Wisconsin, where they lived for six years. Their next home was at Waukesha, Wis., where they lived three years, Mr. Totterdale coming to Maryville in 1867.
On May 18, 1870, he was married to Miss Susan Blend of Canada who died November 21, 1880.
Mr. Totterdale had learned the carpentering trade in Wisconsin and had continued to practice that trade on his arrival in Maryville. He soon became associated with George Conrad, with whom he was in business until March 9, 1905.
Some of the more prominent business houses erected by Mr. Totterdale were the Ream building, Howendobler building, Hudson building, the Ream hotel, Forsyth building, Roseberry building, Union bus barn and the buildings occupied by Alderman and son, Airy and Simpson, H. T. Crane and other businessmen. He also erected many prominent dwelling houses.
In 1874 Mr. Totterdale and George Conrad formed a partnership which was only to be dissolved after 31 years. Until 1905 the two men were proprietors of the lumber yard on North Main street.
In July 1884 Mr. Totterdale was married to Miss Frances Hess of Milan, Mo., who survives him. Two children were born of their union, Misses Carrie Totterdale and Annabelle Totterdale.
Mr. Totterdale was quite prominently identified in local lodge circles. He was a member of the following lodges, Nodaway Lodge No. 470, Chapter 96 and Commandry 40, all of the Masonic order; White Cloud Lodge No. 92 and the Elks lodge. Next to the interest in his family and business affairs, Mr. Totterdale took great pride in his lodge relations.
Three years ago Mr. Totterdale and Mr. Conrad dissolved their partnership. A year later Mr. Totterdale was nominated for mayor by the republicans, and he was elected by an overwhelming majority. But ill health compelled him to give up his duties hardly a year later. Since then he had been leading a retired life.
Lately his health became worse and two weeks ago last Tuesday he was taken to Kansas City. on Tuesday he underwent a dangerous surgical operation. He rallied from the shock of the operation and hopes were entertained for his recovery. To his friends he had sent word that he intended to be at home in a short time.
Mrs. Ida Kellogg, Oberlin, Kan., a sister of Mr. Totterdale and Harry Lukey of Salida, Colo., a nephew and Mrs. Calvin McKee of Canon City, Colo., a nice, have been notified of Mr. Totterdale's death. They are his only surviving relatives, other than the members of the family.

[TOTTERDALE, WILLIAM HENRY]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 29, 1908
W. H. Totterdale Born May 21, 1848. Died Oct. 23, 1908.
W. Henry Totterdale, former mayor of Maryville, past exalted ruler of B. P. O. E. Lodge No. 760 and secretary of Maryville lodge No. 470, A. F. & A. M., died in the German hospital at Kansas City about 9 o'clock a. m. Friday. Death was caused by a malignant stomach trouble. The body was brought to Maryville from Kansas City Saturday. Mrs. Totterdale, who was with her husband at the time he was operated on Monday, sent word from Mr. Totterdale to his many friends stating that he would be with them soon.
According to a long distance telephone message from Kansas City announcing Mr. Totterdale's death, he was being dressed by the hospital attendants after a rather restless night. While his condition had changed slightly more grave yet it was not thought at the time that he was in a serious condition, but before the nurses had finished caring for his few needs he began to skink and soon expired.
Mr. Totterdale was born in Somersetshire county, England, May 21, 1848 and with his parents came to America ten years later, settling in Columbia county, Wisconsin. Six years later they moved to Waukesha. He was first married to Susan A. Blend, who came from England with his parents. She died in in 1880. June 19, 1889, he was married to Miss Frances Hess. She and two daughters, Misses Carrie and Anna Belle Totterdale, survive. A sister, Mrs. Jane Lukey, died several years ago and one sister, Mrs. Annie Kellogg, lives at Oberlin, Kansas.
Mr. Totterdale was elected mayor of Maryville in April 1905. He was ever prominent in Masonic work and had attained the rank of a Knight Templar and Shriner.
Mr. Totterdale throughout his manhood years was perhaps best known to the people of Nodaway county and Northwest Missouri as a lumberman and contractor and builder and as a member of the firm of Conrad & Totterdale, George Conrad being the other member of the firm.
For more than thirty-one years he was engaged in the contracting and building lumber business. They were first associated as partners as contractors. In February 1874 they had a carpenter shop in the building which now stands back of the Democrat office on East Third street and which is still used as a carpenter shop. In August 1874 they purchased a lot on North Main street and built a carpenter shop which was at first comparatively small but to which they added until it covered the entire lot and from this shop Conrad and Totterdale built a large number of the business houses and residences of Maryville before going into the lumber business.
Together Messrs. Conrad and Totterdale built the Ream hotel, four buildings on Fourth street facing the square for A. P. Morehouse, John B. Cox, George Conrad and Brown and Montgomery, respectively, the building now occupied by H. T. Crane on Main street, for F. D. Snyder, part of the Robinson and Prather building on West Third street occupied by the Alderman Dry Goods Company and the grocery department of the Maryville Mercantile company for M. G. Roseberry, the Roseberry building at Third and Main streets for Smith Brothers, the Forsyth building at Third and Buchanan, occupied by Byers and Buhler, for R. K. Townsend, the building next to it on the east for George Worst, the building now occupied by Airy and Simpson on South Main street, for H. Schrader, the one next south of it, now the Forum office for Elias Pittman and the Union Bus barn on North Main street for James B. Prather.
Conrad and Totterdale built a great many residences all over Maryville and in fact all over the county. The Anthony home and those of Jack Welch, W. C. Pierce and the old Drennan home, all in the north part of town and the Vinsonhaler, Weaver and Goodson houses in the south part are among them, although there are dozens of others which might be named. The last house which they constructed was the one now occupied by W. C. Frank which they built for Thomas Brown.
At the time of their retirement from business, in March 1905, having sold their business to E. C. and Roy Curfman Messrs. Conrad and Totterdale had a business record of which they were justly proud. During their twenty years of business life they had discounted the bills on every car load of lumber which they had purchased. No bills of any kind had ever accumulated on them, at no time in their business life had they ever paid more than $40 in interest and in that instance their discount exceeded their interest by fifty per cent. So closely had the firm followed the rule which they laid down for themselves at the beginning of their business life—that they would keep within their means—that even in the hard times of the 90's they were not forced to borrow money or overdraw their accounts. At the time when Messrs. Conrad and Totterdale dissolved partnership, one member of the firm remarked that it was almost like breaking up family ties. After purchasing the lot on which they built the carpenter shop on North Main street the other lots of the quarter block were secured one at a time. Most of them had small buildings on them and the lumber firm moved seven of these off during the course of their expansion and covered the entire quarter block with their own building. The first lot which they purchased was the second one north from the alley on the south side of the lumber yard and they paid William Orear, father of Elias Orear, $200 for it.
Marked with that simple grandeur which characterized his life, the funeral of W. Henry Totterdale, formerly mayor of Maryville, was held at the family residence, 503 West Third street, Sunday afternoon. The lodges of which Mr. Totterdale was a member marched in one formation of three divisions from Third and Main street to the Totterdale home.
Hundreds of friends viewed the remains in the forenoon as they lay in state in the front parlor of the home. Lying across the casket, which was literally buried in flowers sent by the secret orders to which he belonged and by sorrowing friends, was his Knights Templar bonnet and sword. The Knights Templar, led by Eminent Commander Paul Sisson, headed the line of march of the secret orders. The services at the house were simple. A quartette composed of Messrs. Landon, Snodgrass, Matter and Crawford, rendered three selections. The Rev. Charles P. Luce, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, read part of the Twenty-third psalm and two other scriptural passages, after which the Rev. Dr. Jay Clyde Hathaway, rector of St. Paul's church, Episcopal, offered a short prayer. This was followed by a short eulogistic address by Doctor Luce. The secret orders then passed by the casket and marched up town.
Interment will be in Miriam cemetery, probably Tuesday. Part of the grave vault which should have been in place Sunday forenoon was broken in shipment, thus delaying the interment. The Masonic bodies will have charge of the services at the grave.
Mr. Totterdale was the first of Maryville' eleven mayors to die. Of the entire eleven all are still residents of the city, save Charles Ellis and James George. Those who are still living in the city and who have held the office of mayor during the twenty-eight years in which the city has been Incorporated are: S. R. Beech, Jack Welch, John Grems, Howard McCommon, W. T. Garrett and Gus Romasser.

[TODD, ANNA AMELIA CURFMAN]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, January 11, 1928
End to Mrs. Anna A. Todd
Widow of a Pioneer Editor Dies This Morning. Caused by Paralysis. A Light Stroke January 2 Complicated by Heart Ailment—Funeral 2 O'Clock Friday.
Following a week's illness of paralysis, Mrs. Anna A. [melia] Todd, widow of James Todd, for thirty-three years editor and publisher of the Nodaway Democrat and one of the pioneer newspaper men of northwest Missouri, died at 7:15 o'clock this morning at her home 630 West Third street.
Mrs. Todd sustained a light stroke at her home Monday evening of last week and because of chronic heart trouble, from which she had suffered several years, her recovery was considered doubtful from the first.
Mrs. Todd was a native of Pennsylvania. She was born December 16, 1849, in Huntingdon county, the only daughter of Christian and Margaret Garrett Curfman. The family located near Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, in 1850 and about 1875 came to Maryville. On June 4, 1877, she was married to Mr. Todd, whose death occurred January 31, 1907, following an extended illness.
Three daughters and two sons survive, as follows: Misses Mabel and Helen Todd and James and Walter S. Todd of Maryville and Miss Lulu Todd of Denver, Colo. The latter will be unable to return for the funeral. Two older children Hugh C. and Estelle, died in early childhood.
Mrs. Todd also leaves a half sister, Miss Katherine Curfman, South Buchanan street. Funeral services for her brother, Amon A. Curfman, who died Friday night after a several years' illness of paralysis were held at Tarkio Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at the First M. E. Church 2 o'clock Friday afternoon conducted by the Rev. W. S. Woodhull, pastor, and the Rev. W. N. Dewar, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Miriam cemetery.
The family request that flowers be omitted.

[TODD, ANNA AMELIA CURFMAN]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, January 13, 1928
Court Adjourns for Mrs. Todd's Funeral
Bar Attends Services in Respect to Widow of a Former Member.
The afternoon session of the circuit court was adjoined shortly before 2 o'clock when the members of the Nodaway County bar went in a body to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Anna A. Todd, which were held at the First M. E. church.
Her husband, the late James Todd, publisher of the Nodaway Democrat, and pioneer newspaperman of Northwest Missouri, was a member of the Nodaway County bar.

[TODD, ANNA AMELIA CURFMAN]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, January 13, 1928
Funeral of Mrs. Todd Held This Afternoon
Pallbearers Same as for Brother Monday—Burial in Family Lot in Miriam Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna A. Todd, who died Wednesday morning at her home on West Third street following a short illness of paralysis, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the First Methodist Church. The service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. W. S. Woodhull, assisted by the Rev. W. N. Dewar of the First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. F. P. Robinson sang, "No Night There," the organ accompaniment being played by Mrs. Arch Carter. Members of Chapter L, P. E. O., attended the funeral in a body.
Interment was in the family lot in Miriam cemetery. The pallbearers included three nephews, E. C. and R. J. Curfman of Maryville and Ardery Curfman of Tarkio and Dr. E. C. Braniger, J. D. Richey and Martin Lewis, jr. The same pallbearers served at the funeral of Mrs. Todd's brother, Amon A. Curfman, at Tarkio Monday afternoon.
Among out of town relatives and friends who were here for the funeral were: Mrs. Amon Curfman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Trout and Mr. and Mrs. Ardery Curfman of Tarkio; Mrs. Asa Willard, Missoula, Mont.; Mr. and Mrs. James Carver, Mr. and Mrs. John Todd and Miss Florence Skidmore of Guilford; Miss Myrtle Floyd of Bolckow; Miss Katherine Schenck of Kansas City and W. C. Van Cleve, Moberly.

[TODD, ESTELLE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 8, 1881
--Afflicted indeed are Mr. and Mrs. James Todd. Three weeks ago they were called upon to give up their first born, little Hugh. This left them two children, Estelle, a sweet little two year old girl and a young babe. A week ago, Estelle was seized with the same fatal fever that caused the death of Hugh. Everything was done possible, but death had sealed her for his own and Sunday morning her pure spirit winged is way to join her little brother in that happy and better land. The funeral services took place Monday afternoon. Many a cheek was wet with the tears of sympathy for the doubly bereaved parents. God only can know what they suffer in thus giving to the silent tomb two little darlings in so short a time. Gone is the sunshine of the happy home. Silent forever the music of the prattle of their two first born. May the Heavenly Father comfort them and spare to them their remaining child, their now more than precious babe.

[TODD, HUGH CURFMAN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 17, 1881
--Mr. and Mrs. James Todd have been called upon to give back to its Maker their first born, Hugh Curfman Todd. Little Hugh was nearly four years of age and the idol of his parents. He was taken with what appeared a mild form of typhoid fever and was thought to be in little danger. But on last Friday he was suddenly taken worse and notwithstanding every effort, rapidly sank and died at 5:00 P. M. The funeral services took place Sunday morning at 9:30, Revs. Bolen and Davis officiating. The remains were buried in Miriam cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Todd have in their great bereavement the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.

[TODD, HUGH CURFMAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 17, 1881
--Mr. James Todd, junior editor of the Democrat, and his estimable wife, have suffered a great affliction in the loss of their first-born, Hugh Curfman Todd, aged about three and a half years, who departed this life last Friday evening, after an illness of one week with typhoid fever. Hugh was an unusually promising child and was the idol of his parents. To have to give their darling up was a great trial but they find consolation in the assurance that little Hugh has put on the robes of immortality and now dwells with the angels, where there is neither sickness or sorrow and that some day in the better land they will have a blessed reunion with him they loved so dearly in this life. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Sunday morning by Revs. Bolen and Davis, after which the remains were consigned to the tomb in Miriam cemetery.

[TORRANCE, SALENA MIRIAM SWINFORD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 6, 1882
--It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. Thos. Torrance, which occurred last Wednesday from consumption. She was a daughter of William Swinford, was a devoted Christian woman and belonged to the Advent Christian church. She leaves a devoted husband five small children to mourn her loss. To the grief stricken husband and other relatives we extend condolence. The remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery on Thursday. The family have the sympathy of all.

[TORRANCE, SALENA MIRIAM SWINFORD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 6, 1882
With the Angels. Death of Mrs. Thomas Torrance.
Once more it becomes our sad duty to record the death of another of Maryville's good women, in the person of Mrs. Miriam Torrance, wife of Thomas Torrance, and daughter of Wm. Swinford, who departed this life on the 28th inst. at her home in this city.
The deceased was a patient and self-sacrificing wife and loving mother, a kind and true-hearted neighbor and a faithful Christian. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church of this city and died rejoicing in the hope of immortality and eternal life in the rising day "when Jesus comes." She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and five little children, the youngest a bright babe of two months old, a father, two brothers, four sisters and a number of other relatives.
A brief religious service was held at the house attended by a goodly number of kind neighbors and friends who escorted her remains to the Wabash depot, from whence they were carried to the Swinford family burying ground for interment.
Thus the good, the beautiful and loved of our earth-life pass away to that "House appointed for all living," there to rest in hope of that bright and glorious day when there shall be no more death.

[TRAPP, WILLIAM RODMAN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 20, 1879
In the Beautiful Beyond. Death of Elder W. R. Trapp.
As the destroyer works abroad, it seems that many of his deadly missiles are hurled at those whom the people have learned to love, esteem and respect, on account of their semblance to Him who laid down his life as a ransom for the sins of the world and redeem the sleeping from eternal bondage in the grave and raised them to the light of eternal day and clothe them in the garments of the redeemed in heaven. Such was the feeling of our people when the sad intelligence came that Elder William R. Trapp had on Monday the 6th day of January 1879, crossed the "lonely river" and joined the triumphant hosts and pitched his tent on the banks of the river of life.
Elder Wm. R. [odman] Trapp was born on the 22d day of September 1819 in the territory of Missouri in which was then called Lillard county, now Lafayette county, Missouri. Although towns and cities abound in that region now, it was then a wilderness country, inhabited mainly by a class of people who were poor, but full of energy and enterprise who preferred to live in log cabins and enjoy the warm friendship of those similarly situated than removing in older districts where they could not enjoy full freedom and respect. Although they were poverty stricken, they loved the perils and difficulties of the wilds of the west. Such was the ancestor of him whose name heads this article. His father was a minister and about the first who preached the doctrine of the Christian Church west of the Mississippi river. When his son Wm. R. was five years of age the father was called to his reward on high, and it appears his mantle fell upon the then poor young boy, who has honored the sleeping ashes of him whose name he bore, and like him preached Christ and Him crucified, in the borders of civilization. He was one of twelve children with a widowed mother, isolated from the world with but little means, yet they struggled through the thorny pathway. That mother had faith in God. She trusted that promise that He would be the widows' God and a father to the fatherless. In the spring of 1828 the family moved to Jackson county, Mo. through the kindness of his son we are permitted to quote from notes given by our departed friend on his death bed as follows:

"In August 1837, while on a visit to relatives and friends I attended a meeting of the disciples held at an old campground where Dover now stands—there made public profession of my faith in Christ my blessed Savior. In January, 1838, married Miss Mary Ann Garner with whom by the blessing of god I am permitted to live this day, being over forty years. in 1838 I settled in Platte county, Missouri. Severed my church connection in Platte county, Mo., sometime during the year 1844 and united with Longbranch congregation in this, Andrew county, and soon after commenced exercising the little talent God had given me. In 1846 was ordained Elder and Preacher. At the Presbytery officiating at my ordination was Elders Jourdan Wright and Benj. K. King."
Such is the modest history of one who was as widely known and is universally esteemed and respected as any man in the four counties of northwest Missouri. During a period of over thirty-two years he has watered the flock and been the good shepherd of the congregation, meeting at "Stone Church" near Fillmore ever since his ordination with the exception of six years in Nodaway and nine months in Gentry county. What a credible record for a minister in the west and especially during the terrible storm through which we have passed, not a single shadow has fallen on his clerical robes, but everywhere walking in the straight and narrow way, ever working for the cause of his Divine master. He has traversed northwest Missouri for over thirty years and the sad tidings of his death will cause the big tear to well up in many a heart who has received his sympathy and encouragement in an hour of darkness and distress. Elder Trapp was rather a remarkable man for his day and age. Although faithful to his duties, as one of the disciples of Christ, he felt that clerical robes did not in this free land of ours disqualify a man from participation in all public affairs, was on hand not to talk but to work. In politics, was rather conservative, but when in 1861-2 when the life of our country was imperiled, he was on hand with his boys. Here we first made his acquaintance personally. We remarked to him that it was a surprise to find him with a soldier's uniform on, he being a minister and well do we remember his answer, "I am still in the army of my blessed Master, upholding the right. I bring with me the large boys and Mary Ann and the little ones will take care of what's behind, should we all fall I have young ones coming on to take our places." He was made Chaplain of the Fourth Mo., Cav., M. S. M., commanded by Col. George H. Hill, which position he filled satisfactory. It is true soldiers on the march do not have an opportunity for much preaching, but Uncle Billy or Chaplain as he was called, made frequent calls after tents were pitched and cheered the campgrounds. He was full of enthusiasm and imparted it to others and cheered the sick—the homesick—and the disheartened until about the first of September, when he was compelled to offer his resignation which was accepted. After his return to Andrew county his health improved and in the fall of 1862 he was chosen to represent Andrew county in the legislature embracing the stirring sessions of 1862, 3 and 4, which he did ably and satisfactorily. Several offices of minor importance have been forced upon him. All realizing that he would do his duty without fear or regard to politics. In the family and neighborhood, he was ever conspicuous for deeds of kindness. In an hour of personal affliction we were the recipient of his kindness and although many years with its sunshine and shadows have passed, yet we cannot forget that face which daily appeared e'er the sun rays had kissed the dews of the morning—the face of our old friend, the face of the old chaplain, which brought with it cheerful memories whose words of cheer pointed to brighter skies, perhaps bringing something to tempt the appetite or rebuild a body, and with a balm for the weary soul. These days have fled forever. The writer with many others will long remember the kind heart of Elder Trapp, which was large enough to encase in his sympathies all the distressed and sorrowing which came under his observation.
He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and by them buried at the Foults Cemetery near Fillmore. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss, but in this sad hour they have a large circle of friends who deeply sympathize with them in this bereavement and they mourn not as them who have no hope. May they lay their burden on Him who gave and has called that dear one from his earthly afflictions and transplanted him in that land where the leaf never withers and storms never come. Our mothers die, our children sleep by the wayside, but we shall meet again where death's dark pavilion will enshroud us no more.
[Note: This is a slightly corrected version of the obituary which was published in the Maryville Republican, February 13, 1879.]

[SAUNDERS, JAMES]                  [TRAPP, WILLIAM R.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 9, 1879
-- It is with regret that we hear of the death of Uncle James Saunders, of Graham, who died last Saturday near Whitesville, Andrew county, and Rev. Wm. R. Trapp, who died near Fillmore, Andrew county. Cannot "Flint" send us an extended notice of both these gentlemen, who were so widely known to so many of our citizens.

[TURNER, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 27, 1881
W. H. Turner Is No More.
W. H. Turner died at his residence in this city, corner Seventh and Robidoux streets, at 4:30 P. M. January 23, 1881. He was born at Paris, Kentucky, March 10, 1813. He has been a resident of Missouri for nearly fifty years, having moved to the State in 1832. He was married to Sarah A. Menefee at Palmyra, Mo., February 7, 1839. After a companionship of nearly forty-two years, she is left to mourn his loss. Also five children and a number of grandchildren, three daughters, Mrs. David Street, Mrs. H. Terright, of Kansas City, Mrs. J. W. Railey of Weston and two sons, W. H. Turner, Jr., of Texas and H. M. Turner of Maryville, Mo. Funeral from the residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. – St. Joe Herald.

[TURNURE, EGBERT W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1880
GRAHAM – Died, at this place, Monday evening, at 3 P. M., Mr. E. [gbert] G. Turnure, aged 52 years. He had been ill for the past two months and had about recovered from the effects of an operation performed on him. A week before his death he was seized with softening of the brain, in consequence of which he died on Monday evening. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

[TURNURE, EGBERT W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 29, 1880
Obituary – Again has the "Pale horse and its rider" visited our quiet town, this time to take from among us one well and favorably known by all. E. [gbert] W. Turnure, the subject of this notice, was born in York state, Nov. 23d, 1827, died, July 12th, 1880. He moved from the state of his birth to Ill., where he was married to Miss Emily Compton, Elder Lake officiating. From Ill., they moved to Mitchell co., Ia., remaining in their new home some two years, thence to Nodaway co., Mo., where they have lived ever since. Mr. Turnure will be remembered by many warm friends in and around Maryville, where he conducted the business of the National hotel. After living in Maryville five years the family moved to Graham where they now reside, it consisting at present of the mother, four girls, three of which are grown and three boys. Frank, the oldest, was at the time of his father's death doing business in Atchison, Kansas. When all hope had failed of the father's recovery, his son was telegraphed for, but owing to some mismanagement of the telegram, he did not arrive until the immortal spirit had fled to a better land. The deceased had had poor health for some time and had been confined to his bed for several weeks but remained conscious until Sunday evening when his mind began to wander and the life thread began to distend, until it finally severed and permitted another soul to drop over eternity's brink. He became more endeared to his family by being of late entirely within their care. In his death, the wife will lose a good, affectionate husband and the children a kind indulgent parent. Rev. Luther, of Barnard, held short services at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, after which the remains were taken to the "Prairie Home" cemetery, where services were concluded and all that remained of E. W. Turnure was consigned to its last earthly resting place, there to await the resurrection morn, to be gathered home with the loved ones left behind.   A Friend.
[Note: The same obituary was reprinted in the Maryville Republican, October 29, 1908.]

[TURNER, JOHN G.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 9, 1882
--John Turner, an old resident of this city, departed this life on last Saturday morning and was buried Sunday. Mr. Turner leave a devoted wife in easy circumstance to mourn his loss. he was an affectionate husband, a true friend and a noble hearted, generous man. He was his own worst enemy. Many friends here and elsewhere sincerely mourn his loss.

[TURNER, JOHN G.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 9, 1882
An End of Life. Death of John G. Turner of This City.
On last Friday night, the long protracted illness and sufferings of our fellow townsman, John G. Turner, was terminated by death. Mr. Turner had been upon the bed of sickness for long, weary months and though his death had been expected for weeks, yet it was not looked for at the time it occurred, as during the day he seemed much better and took more nutriment than usual.
The funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday at three o'clock p. m., conducted by Elder R. N. Davis, pastor of the Christian church of this city, of which deceased was a member. The mortal remains were then followed to Miriam cemetery by a large concourse of friends and laid away to rest.
John G. Turner was born in Gallatin county, Kentucky, on the 14th of December 1828. John was brought up at his birthplace on the old farm, which the heirs still own and after having a preparatory education in the common schools, he finished his [?] at Franklin college, situated in Franklin, Johnson county, Indiana. Upon becoming of age he turned his attention to tilling the soil. In the [fall?] of 1870, he came westward, settling in Maryville on the 14th of November and engaged in the grocery business. After continuing for one year he sold out after which he gave his attention to dealing in real estate.
Mr. Turner was married November 18, 1856, to Miss Lucy E. Lancaster, one of the fair daughters of Switzerland county, Indiana, who survives him and who during his long sickness ministered to his wants with a kindness and patience which stamps her as one of the noblest of her sex. In her bereavement, she has the sympathy of all in the community.