[ACRES, JOSEPH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 1, 1887
--Joseph Acres, who lived in Guilford from 1866 to 1886, died in Barry county, Missouri, last Thursday of heart disease. He dropped dead while picking up chips in the yard. He leaves a wife and several small children. He enlisted in Co. A, 25th O. V. I., in April 1861 and served till September 1866. Was wounded three times. He married Miss Emma Ryan, a sister of General Ryan, who was accidently killed a few years since near Conception.

[8ADAMS, ALIDA "LIDA" HOWASTER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 4, 1890
--Mrs R K Townsend received a telegram Tuesday morning containing the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs Lida Adams, which occurred Sunday morning at Douglass, Wyoming. Mrs. Townsend deeply regrets that the message was not delivered in time to enable her to attend the funeral. The earlier years of Mrs. Adam's married life were spent in Maryville and her many friends will be grieved to hear of her sudden demise and extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in their great sorrow.
[Note: The same announcement was published in the Maryville Republican, September 4, 1890.]

[ADAMS, BARNEY EDWARD "ED"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 3, 1889
LAMAR STATION--On Sept 22 the remains of Ed Adams, who died the Friday night before, were laid to rest in North Grove cemetery. The Odd Fellows were out in full force, as he was a member of that order. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Blanchard, of Burlington Junction, in Elmo. The writer lived neighbors to the parents of deceased when he was a babe and carried him in my arms, and also his wife, Lillian, daughter of Jane and Ross Davis. She was a sweet babe and a more than ordinary lovely girl. They were married; had one child which died when nearly a year old. The mother faded away and died of consumption. And now the father. It is doubly sad. The entire family cut down in the morning of life, and all are sleeping side by side until the arch angel shall stand with one foot upon the land and the other upon the sea and declare that time shall be no more. Then God, the father will gather his own into his own into that place he has prepared for them that love, obey and trust in Him.

[ADAMS, SARAH A. TEESE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
LAMAR STATION – George F. Teese in answer to a telegram, left home on the evening of Nov. 6, to be with his much loved sister, Mrs. Sarah Adams, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the last hours of her life. She passed away Nov. 12, at the age of 63 years, 2 weeks and 1 day. She was born in Philadelphia and at the age of 18 gave her hand in marriage to Rudolph Adams, and went with him a happy bride to St. Louis where he was engaged in the drug business. Afterwards they lived in New York city, Philadelphia and St. Paul, Minn. About twenty years ago Mr. Rudolph Adams bought and greatly improved Rockford farm near Cedar Rapids. Seven years ago he sold his farm, fine stock and everything, and again embarked in the drug business with his son, Charlie Adams, in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Adams was the mother of twelve children, ten of them and her husband preceded her to the grave. She was surrounded with every comfort money could purchase, loving hearts and hands could do, but all of no avail, death had set his seal. She was a true Christian, an honored member of the Presbyterian church. Her life accorded with her profession. She died perfectly in her right mind. Bade her loved ones an affectionate farewell and entreated them to meet her in Heaven. Her funeral took place on the 14th, her pastor, Rev. Burkhalter, of Cedar Rapids, officiated and spoke in beautiful terms of her life and death. A good woman is gone.
--Geo. F. Teese arrived home on Nov. 16.

[AIRY, ANNA PIERSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 28, 1889
-- Mrs. George C. Airy returned from Tarkio Tuesday, where she was called Saturday to attend the funeral of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. D.[avid] W. Airy. John Airy returned Monday evening.

[AIRY, ANNA PIERSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 28, 1889
Anna Pearson Airy, wife of David W. Airy, of Tarkio, Mo., died near Chester, Nebraska, on the train, on her way home from Colorado Springs, last Friday, February 22, 1889, at 11:30 o'clock. She had been at Colorado Springs five months; had gone there in the hopes of being benefitted for that dread disease, consumption. Her husband had been with her five weeks at the Springs. She had a strong desire to get home to die and believed that she was going to die. A short time before she died, she spoke to her husband and said, "Will, I can't live many minutes longer. "After a little pause, she said again, "Kiss me. This is the last." She gasped and the vital spark had gone. She was perfectly conscious to the last. The funeral services were held at the residence of W. O. Miller in Tarkio and her body lay for the last time in the bay window, where, four years and a-half before, she plighted her love in the solemn bonds of matrimony. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church and her funeral sermon was preached by Rev. McNary at 3 p. m., Saturday, the 23d. Her mortal remains were laid to rest in the home cemetery by the side of the little boy who had preceded her to the better land just six months and twenty days. Mrs. Airy was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, in 1857. She died, as she lived, in full assurance of a blissful immortality. Her husband—wife and child gone—has the tenderest sympathy of a large circle of friends.

[AIRY, ANNA PIERSON]
Tarkio Avalanche (Tarkio, Missouri), Saturday, March 2, 1889
--Last week we noted the fact that I. V. Clark had received a telegram from D. W. Airy stating that he had started with his wife from Colorado Springs for this city and would arrive on Friday evening. On Friday afternoon anther telegram reached Mr. Clark, from Chester, Nebraska, bearing the sad intelligence that Mrs. Airy had just died on the train, while en route for here.

[AIRY, ANNA PIERSON]
Tarkio Avalanche (Tarkio, Missouri), Saturday, March 2, 1889
At Rest.
Again has the sad duty devolved on us to chronicle the death of an affectionate wife and to extend to a bereaved husband, relatives and friends, our most earnest sympathies.
On Friday, February 22, 1889, the spirit of Mrs. Anna Airy, wife of D. W. Airy, quitted its casket of clay to soar into the ethereal realms that bear the brightness and glory of the Great White Throne. This death was a peculiarly sad one. It followed many months of illness, of suffering, and came at the time when all hope of recovery had fled and an effort and desire were being carried out to reach the earthly home, where brightness and happiness once dwelt and there to await the coming of the messenger, which it was known would be but a short time. But this was not to be. As the swiftly flying train was bearing her to her earthly home, a swifter messenger came and bore her into an eternity of peace and love where no sorrow or suffering can follow.
Mrs. Anna Airy, nee Miss Anna Pearson, was born in Chester county, Pa., August 12th, 1857. She was married to Mr. D. W. Airy in this city, October 23, 1884. This union was blessed by one child, a bright little boy who was called to the Heavenly Home of He Who on earth said, "Suffer the little ones to come unto me," about six months ago. The health of Mrs. Airy has not been good for more than a year but for many months strong hopes of her fully recovering were entertained. She grew worse, however, and finally it became known to the devoted husband and friends that her condition was serious. About four months ago it was decided to send her to a noted health resort in Colorado, where it was hoped that the treatment and salubrious climate would prove of benefit. Unhappily this was not the case, for while she at times grew stronger and apparently better, it became evident that despite the slight respites she was continually sinking. A few weeks ago Mr. Airy left for Colorado Springs where she was stopping and although everything within the skill of man and the most devoted and loving attention from her husband and brother were given her, she constantly grew worse.
Last week, knowing that the end was fast approaching, she expressed a desire to come home to die. Accordingly the start was made on Thursday morning but the sands of life were too nearly run through for the journey. She peacefully passed away in the coach in which they were traveling, near Chester, Nebraska. The remains, accompanied by the sorrowing husband, arrived here Friday evening. The body was moved to the residence of W. O. Miller, from which place the funeral occurred on Saturday afternoon. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. W. P. McNary and the remains were laid to rest in Home Cemetery, being followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends and relatives, among the number being Mrs. Airy, the mother, and John Airy, the brother of Mr. Airy, of Maryville. The deceased was a member of the U. P. church and died in the faith of a peaceful, happy resurrection. She possessed many noble traits of heart and mind that endeared her to all and the announcement of her death carried sincere sorrow into the hearts of all who knew her.
--The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers at the funeral of Mrs. D. W. Airy on last Saturday afternoon: R. M. Stevenson, A. J. Miller, W. F. Frankin, I. V. Clark, Frank Sparks and J. H. Torley.

[AIRY, ANNA PIERSON]
Tarkio Avalanche (Tarkio, Missouri), Saturday, March 2, 1889
-- Mrs. Airy and John Airy, mother and brother of D. W. Airy, came over from Maryville Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. D. W. Airy. They were driven from Blanchard, Iowa, to this city in two hours and a quarter. This was rather fast driving and was accomplished by Mr. Anderson, the Blanchard liveryman, in order that they should arrive in time to witness the last sad rites to Mrs. D. W. Airy. They arrived while the funeral discourse was being delivered.
 

[AIRY, CARRIE MAY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 1, 1888
At Rest. Death of Carrie May Airy.
Carrie May Airy, daughter of Mr and Mrs George C Airy of this city departed this life Friday, February 24th, 1888, at 12:30 P. M. after being confined to her bed for three months with sickness. The fatal disease was ulcer of the stomach. She was a great sufferer all through this time; in fact, suffered very much for a month or so before she was altogether confined to bed. But she was patient and uncomplaining, enduring pain with calmness and fortitude. Carrie May Airy was born April 13, 1868, in Green township, Nodaway county, Missouri. When she was about twelve years of age her parents moved to Maryville and have been residing here since. It seems very sad that just when blooming into womanhood she should be called away. But so it is. Death is no respecter of persons. Those young in years, buoyant and hopeful, apparently with a prospect of a long and useful life before them, are summoned from the earth life to another sphere of being. . . . Death may be the door to eternal joy, endless felicity. In the case of Carry May we have every reason to believe that it was. Her testimony was clear. Early on Thursday morning, the day before she died, she said to Mrs W W Jackson, who was by her bedside: "I see Wilmer (her son who had died some months before) in pure, white robes and I see Ella Andrews (her niece, also dead). I will soon be with them, I will tell them you are coming to Heaven when you die. She frequently spoke of hearing the angels sing, asked almost every one who came into her room to meet her in Heaven. The day before her death, when yet conscious but unable to speak because of her tongue being paralyzed, she spelled out by the Mute alphabet, "I am Going Home Tomorrow." At one time she held up her hand and counting the fingers named her brothers, John, Will, Charlie, Frank and then called her own name May, and then spoke of her father and mother and said we will be a happy family in Heaven.
The funeral services were held at the First M E church Sunday, Feb 26, at eleven A M, conducted by the pastor, Rev J H Cox, who preached an able, consoling and impressive sermon from the words, "For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain."
The choir rendered several appropriate hymns, among them, "I am Going Home, To-morrow," which words she had spelled out by Mute alphabet. The last look at the familiar face was then taken by the large audience and her mortal remains were taken to Miriam cemetery and laid to rest. The father, mother and brothers have the sympathy of all in their affliction. All of her brothers were present through most of her sickness but Charles who lives in Colorado. [Poem not transcribed.]

[AIRY, CARRIE MAY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 1, 1888
Rest At Last. Death of Carrie May Airy.
For weeks Miss May Airy of this city has been hovering between life and death. Several times it had been reported that she had passed away, but she still lingered until last Friday, when at 12:30 p. m. she closed her eyes forever and was at rest. Miss Airy had been a great sufferer. She was sick for nearly six months and for the past three months has been confined to her bed. Although suffering intensely her patience was remarkable and she bore all with fortitude.
During the last week of her life she gave up all hopes of living, seemed happy in the thought of death and told all who called to see her to meet her in heaven.
Last Thursday morning while Mrs. W. W. Jackson was sitting up with her, a remarkable circumstance took place. May said that Mrs. Jackson's son Wilmer, who died last summer, was present, also Miss Ella Andrews who died a short time since. She described them both as clad in beautiful white and radiantly happy.
Miss Airy's funeral took place Sunday at 11 a. m. at the M. E. church. Rev. Cox preached a sermon which moved the hearts of all. His text was: "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain."
The audience was a large one, filling the church to its utmost capacity. After the last look at the loved features, the funeral cortege moved to Miriam cemetery and there all that was mortal of May was consigned to the silent tomb.
Carrie May Airy was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Airy. She was born on April 13, 1868, making her not quite twenty years of age. Beside her sorrowing parents, she leaves four brothers, John, of this city, Will of Tarkio, Frank, of Council Bluffs, and Charlie, of Colorado. All were present at her funeral except Charlie. The afflicted family have the sympathy of the entire city.

[AIRY, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1887
--George C. Airy's father died near Haddam, Kansas, a few days since, aged 85 years.

[AIRY, THOMAS SHEA "TOMMIE"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 9, 1888
--Tommie, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Airy, died on Friday at 2 o'clock a. m. He had suffered severely during the last few days and while everything possible was done for him, he continued to grow worse until his death. Tommie was a bright child and had just reached the age when the little ones feel nearer and dearer to their parents, when he was called away. Such losses are hard to bear, yet there is comfort in the reflection that he has only passed on before and that a happy re-union can be had, where partings never again occur. The remains were laid to rest in the Home cemetery yesterday afternoon. ---Tarkio Avalanche

[AIRY, THOMAS SHEA "TOMMIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 9, 1888
--Mr and Mrs Will Airy, of Tarkio, mourn the loss of their only son, who died at their home last Thursday, with inflammation of the bowels.

[ALBAN, CATHERINE E. KONE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 12, 1889
--Mrs. George Albin of Hughes township died last Saturday night and was buried Monday in the cemetery at Graham. We learn the above from Charles Talbott.

[ALBAN, CATHERINE E. KONE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 19, 1889
Catherine E. Kone Alban died September 8, 1889. She was born February 17, 1833, in Baltimore county, Maryland. At the age of 23 she was united in marriage to George S. [amuel] Alban and by this union there were born four children—two boys, George and John—two girls, Missouri and Virginia. All are living and were present at their mother's death. In 1858 she united with the Missionary Baptist church, of which she lived a consistent Christian and faithful member. In 1871 she with her husband and three children emigrated to Nodaway county, Missouri, where they have lived ever since, where she and her husband through industry and economy have laid up considerable of this world's goods. Sister Alban had always been a true and affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother and a good neighbor. To know her was but to love her. She had been afflicted for a number of months and had tried several physicians but to no avail. She gradually grew worse and sometime before her death she became reconciled to her fate and gave up all hopes of recovery, but all was done that money and loving friends could do. A week before her death she called her aged father, Uncle Henry Kone, with her husband and children to her bedside and told them she was prepared to meet her dear Savior and requested them all to meet her in heaven where sickness and sorrow, pain and death and parting will be no more. She was buried on the 9th, services being held at the residence conducted by Rev. A. K. Miller who delivered an able and effective sermon from the text "There is but one step between me and Death," after which her remains were taken to the Odd-fellows' Home at Graham, followed by a large concourse of friends. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of their neighbors. May God comfort the husband and children and prepare them to meet dear mother in heaven.
    Mother! There's music in the word
That thrills through every vein,
    Awakes the feelings of the heart
To life and love again.
      A Friend.

[ALBAN, GEORGE SAMUEL SR.]
Sabetha Republican-Herald (Sabetha, Kansas), Thursday, October 29, 1896
Geo. S. Alban died Monday morning at six o'clock, the immediate cause of death having been a tumor of the brain. He had been ailing several months. A son and son-in-law were here and took the remains to Missouri for burial.
Mr. Alban came here from Missouri about four years ago and engaged in the grocery business with A. M. Eisiminger. He was an honorable business man and was well liked. Mr. Eisiminger has been appointed administrator of the state, but we have not heard what disposition will be made of the store.

[ALBAN, GEORGE SAMUEL, SR.]
Seneca Tribune (Seneca, Kansas), Thursday, October 29, 1896
SABETHA – Mr. Geo. S. Alban, who has been one of our leading grocers since 1893, died early Monday morning and his remains were taken to Maitland, Mo., for burial beside his wife, early Tuesday morning. He leaves two children both grown.

[ALBAN, GEORGE SAMUEL, SR.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 5, 1896
George S. [amuel] Alban was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, October 6, 1829. He moved to Nodaway county in 1871, where he was engaged as a mechanic and farmer until the death of his wife, when he moved to Sabetha, Kansas, and engaged in the mercantile business until the time of his death. He received injuries in a cyclone which visited Sabetha last spring, from the effects of which he died, Oct. 26, 1896. His remains were brought to this place and buried in the Odd Fellows Prairie Home cemetery. He leaves four children, two of whom live at this place: Mrs. J. H. Baublits and George Alban, Jr. – Graham Post.

[ALBAN, GEORGE SAMUEL, SR.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 5, 1896
--J. H. Baublits and George Alban were called to Sabetha, Kan., the first of the week, by the sickness and death of George Alban, Sr. George S. [amuel] Alban was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, October 6, 1829. He moved to Nodaway county in 1871, where he was engaged as a mechanic and farmer until the death of his wife, when he moved to Sabetha, Kansas, and engaged in the mercantile business until the time of his death. He received injuries in a cyclone which visited Sabetha last spring, from the effects of which he died, Oct. 26, 1896. His remains were brought to this place and buried in the Odd Fellows Prairie Home cemetery. He leaves four children, two of whom live at this place: Mrs. J. H. Baublits and George Alban, Jr. – Graham Post.

[ALBERT, FREDERICK, JR.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 23, 1888
Frederick Albert, Jr. He Passes Quietly Away on Last Sunday at 4 O'Clock P. M.
Died, at the residence of S. R. Rowley, Maryville, Missouri, on Sunday, August 19, 1888, at 4 o'clock, P. M., Frederick Albert, Jr., at the advanced age of 67 years, 8 months and 29 days.
The deceased was born at Summit, Schoharie county, New York, November 21, 1820. He was married at Worcester, New York, February 15, 1842, to Miss Susan Martin. Five children were born to them, of which the eldest, Eunice Amelia Albert, died at the age of five months. No other deaths have occurred in the family for a period of forty-five years. The remaining four children were present at the funeral, viz: D. H. Albert, the eldest, residing at Hannibal, Mo; Mrs S. R. Rowley and Miss Ada Albert, residents of Maryville; and Edgar T. Albert, Thayer, Mo.
The deceased left New York during the fall of 1858 and removed to Darien, Walworth county, Wisconsin, where he resided until September 4, 1878. He then departed for Seattle, Washington Territory, where he remained until a few days previous to his death. Soon after his arrival at Washington Territory he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, to which denomination he belonged until the time of his death.
He was a carpenter and turner by trade.
He leaves numerous relatives and acquaintances to mourn his loss.
The funeral service was held in the Baptist Church, Wednesday, August 22, at 3 o'clock P. M., Revs. T. M. S. Kenney and John H. Cox officiating, after which the remains were interred in Miriam cemetery.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, August 23, 1888.]

[ALBERT, FREDRICK, JR.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 23, 1888
--Mr D H Albert and son Guy of Hannibal, Mo, arrived in the city Sunday night to attend the funeral of his father.

[ALBERT, FREDRICK, JR.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 23, 1888
--E. T. Albert of Thayer, Mo., and D. H. Albert of Hannibal, Mo., attended the funeral of their father Frederick Albert, at this place Wednesday, August 22. Guy O. Albert a grandson of Hannibal, also was in attendance.

[ALBRIGHT, CATHERINE A. "KATE" HOLT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 23, 1890
--Mrs Kate Albright, wife of Uncle Joel Albright, departed this life last Friday, October 17, at their home four miles northeast of Skidmore. She was born in North Carolina, April 25, 1815; married to Joel Albright, July 19, 1832. She was the mother of fourteen children. Twelve are yet living—eight sons and six daughters—all good citizens. Mrs. Albright joined the Methodist church in 1828. Rev. Garrett of Skidmore preached her funeral sermon. She was a noble, good woman and has gone to her reward.
[Note: The death date on her headstone is October 18, 1890.]

[ALBRIGHT, CATHERINE A. "KATE" HOLT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 23, 1890
--Mrs. Catherine Albright, wife of Joel Albright, died at her home in Green township Friday, October 17, 1890, and was buried Sunday. She was born in North Carolina April 25, 1815, and was a sister of W. R. Holt, of this county. She married Joel Albright July 19, 1832, and to them were born 14 children, 12 of whom are yet living to mourn their mother's loss. The family moved to Nodaway county among the earliest settlers and have always lived in the same neighborhood where they settled. Mrs. Albright joined the M. E. church in 1828, and always retained her Christian character. Her many friends will grieve to hear of her death and sympathize with the bereaved mourners.

[ALBRIGHT, JOEL EMERY]
Maryville Daily Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, January 20, 1891
--Joel Albright, one of the oldest settlers in the county, died yesterday at his home between Quitman and Skidmore. He has been afflicted with paralysis for several years. His funeral will be held to-morrow.

[ALBRIGHT, JOEL EMERY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 22, 1891
--Joel Albright, one of the old citizens of the county, died on Monday at his home between Quitman and Skidmore. We hope to be able to give particulars next week.

[ALBRIGHT, JOEL EMERY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 22, 1891
PLEASANT HILL – Joel Albright, one of the pioneers of Nodaway county, died last Monday and was buried Tuesday. He had been helpless for five years.

[ALBRIGHT, JOEL EMERY]
Maryville Daily Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, January 24, 1891
--W. H. Walker, L. L. Houston, M. T. Banta and A. C. Hopkins went to Quitman to attend the funeral of Joel Albright who died at his home five miles southeast of that place on Monday last. Mr. Albright was 77 years and six months old. He came to Nodaway in 1855 and is the father of fourteen children, twelve of whom are still living. He was buried with Masonic honors, Rev. Miller of the M. E. church preaching one of the best funeral discourses ever heard by those present. – B. J. Post.

[ALBRIGHT, JOEL EMERY]
Maryville Daily Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, January 27, 1891
Joel Albright departed this life January 19, 1891. He was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, July 10, 1813. He lived there to manhood and while a boy attended school in a school house on the site of the memorable battle of the revolutionary war between Gen. Green's American army and the British army under Lord Cornwallis. He married in 1832 Catherine A. Holt, sister of W. R. Holt. His wife departed this life about three months ago. In the fall of 1837 Mr. Albright moved to Clay county, Missouri, and the following spring moved to Platte Purchase, near New Market, Platte county. He lived there about two years and moved to Clinton county and moved from there to Nodaway county in the spring of 1855. In 1849 he went to California, when the gold fever raged. He was gone from home ten months. Mr. and Mrs. Albright had fourteen children—12 of whom are living, as follows: William, Daniel, Mrs. Jane Hunt, Jerry L., George W., Mrs. Josephine Headrick, Mrs. Tabitha Goslee, Mrs. Sarah Logan, Thomas, Joseph, Benjamin and Mrs. Elizabeth Rodman.
Mr. Albright had been afflicted with paralysis for six or seven years and had not been able to be out of bed.
The funeral services were held at Quitman on the 21st, conducted by Rev. Miller of the M. E. church. The burying was under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity and was conducted by W. H. Frankum.

[ALDERMAN, JUSTUS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
--Justus Alderman, uncle of Judge Ira K Alderman, died October 23d, 1888, at Belpre, Ohio.

[ALDERMAN, JUSTUS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
--Justus Alderman, uncle of Judge Ira K. Alderman, died at his residence in Belpre, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 23, 1888, after an illness of one week with inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Alderman had many acquaintances in this county who will regret learning this sad news.

[ALDERMAN, SUSANNA WEIMER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 24, 1890
--Mrs. Alderman, Widow of Nelson Alderman, late of Morgan county, Ohio, deceased, died on the 17th of this month, at her home in Kansas. Mrs. Alderman was an aunt of Mrs. Simon P. Joy of this county and was known to a number of our Republican readers.

[ALEXANDER, JOHN ANDREW]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 25, 1900
John Alexander Dead. Remains Will Be Brought to Maryville for Burial.
John Alexander, brother of the late Judge J. E. Alexander, died at his home in Steele City, Nebraska, Tuesday, after an illness of a few weeks. He formerly lived in Maryville, having moved away from here about eight years ago. His remains will be brought here Thursday and interred at Miriam cemetery. The Masonic lodge will have charge of the ceremony services at the grave. Mrs. Catherine Walker, who lives in Maryville, is now the only survivor of the family. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. James Taylor of Steele City, and Sherman, Albert and Clara Alexander are the surviving children.

[ALEXANDER, JOHN ANDREW]
Steele City Standard (Steele City, Nebraska), Friday, January 26, 1900
DIED; At his residence in this city, at 1 o'clock, A. M., the 23d instant, John Andrew Alexander, after a short illness of sciatic rheumatism, aged 71 years, 8 months and 20 days.
Deceased was born in Caledonia, Washington county, Missouri, on the 3d day of May 1828, removed to Nodaway county, that state, 1850, and there to Steele City in 1889. He was married to Miss Lucinda C. Pool Dec. 23d, 1858, she dying March 2nd, 1889, and to them seven children were born, five of whom are left to mourn the loss of a father.
Deceased joined the Baptist church when but 20 years of age and remained a conscientious member until his death. He was also a member of Steele City Lodge No. 107, A. F. & A. M., having attained the position of Senior Warden, a charter member of Lindon Lodge No. 146, Knights of Pythias, and its chaplain for many terms.
Mr. Alexander was engaged in farming in Missouri but entered the mercantile trade in Steele City, being first a druggist and later in general merchandise and was in comfortable circumstances financially. Of the surviving members of his family Mrs. Dr. J. S. Taylor and Mrs. E. I. Cole, his daughters, are the only ones residing here, the sons being somewhere in the west, and the community shares with them their sorrow at his loss and offer such sympathy as humanity can in such cases.
A sturdy, honest, straightforward citizen, he abhorred hypocrisy and despised dishonesty and strictly frugal in his habits charitable to those he deemed worthy, while his parental affection for his children knew no bounds.
Preparatory to sending the body to Maryville, Mo., where it will be interred, under Masonic auspices, by the side of his deceased wife, services were held in the Baptist church, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M., on the 24th inst., Rev. H. Berkeley, the pastor, of whom the deceased was a warm personal friend, taking his text from Job 5:26 "Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season."

[ALEXANDER, JOHN ANDREW]
Steele City Standard (Steele City, Nebraska), Friday, January 26, 1900
Mrs. Walker, who was present at the bedside of her brother, J. A. Alexander, during his sickness and death, returned to her home at Maryville, Mo., Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Cole started for Maryville, Mo., Wednesday night to be present at the interment of Mrs. Cole's father, Mr. Alexander, which took place at Maryville yesterday.

[ALEXANDER, JOHN ANDREW]
Fairbury Gazette (Fairbury, Nebraska), Saturday, January 27, 1900
J. A. Alexander, an old and highly respected citizen of Steele City, died Tuesday morning at the age of 89 years. The deceased came to this county from Nodaway county, Missouri, something over ten years ago and was at the time of his death a member of the general merchandise firm of Alexander & Cole. The funeral exercises were held in the Baptist church of Steele City and were conducted by Rev. Barkley of Alexandria, assisted by the Methodist minister of that city. The Masonic lodge of which he was an honored member, acting as an escort to the depot.

[ALEXANDER, JOHN ANDREW'S CHILD]
Albany Ledger (Albany, Missouri), Friday, May 10, 1889
Burned to Death.
On Thursday of last week the little five year old son of John Alexander, who lives west of Albany, met with a horrible accident which cost the little boy his life. His father was plowing in the field and had set some stumps and rubbish on fire. The little boy was playing around the fire, throwing on trash and keeping up the fire. In some manner his clothing caught fires, and before the father could come to his rescue the boy was so terribly burned that death ensued the following day. Dr. Campbell was called soon after the accident but soon discovered that the case was hopeless and informed the parents that all efforts to save their boy's life would fail.
Mr. Alexander had his hands severely burned in trying to extinguish the flames.

[ALEXANDER, JOHN ANDREW'S CHILD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 16, 1889
--On Thursday evening of last week John Alexander's son, about eight years old, met with a fatal mishap on his farm six miles east of Stanberry. While turning corn stalks his clothes caught on fire and before the flames could be extinguished he burned to death. Mr. Alexander, in endeavoring to save his son, received some frightful burns on his hands and arms. The funeral of the little fellow took place Saturday afternoon at the Hall graveyard. – Sentinel.

[ALEXANDER, LUCINDA CATHERINE POOL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 7, 1889
Our Contagion! Full Report of the Present Condition of Maryville.
Saturday, March 2.
Mrs. John A. [ndrew] Alexander died at 8:30 o'clock this evening. She had the contagion [smallpox] but was entirely well and had been around all day at her usual work. The cause of her death was heart disease. The house being infected, of course the burial had to be done at night, which was done.
[Note: The same announcement was published in the Maryville Republican, March 7, 1889.]

[ALEXANDER, MARY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 13, 1888
Died. September 9, 1888, Miss Mary Alexander, daughter of William and Polly Alexander, in her 14th year. She was a good girl and her custom was to be often found at a throne of grace asking guidance in the way. She never had made a public profession of religion but her life was that of one of the children of Zion. So we bid her farewell believing that
"There shall we see His Face,
And never, never sin;
    There from the rivers of his grace
Drink endless pleasures in."    T. M. S. K.
--Rev T M S Kenney conducted the funeral of Miss Mary Alexander, who died last Sunday, four miles north of Maryville.

Apr 1

[ALLEN, SAMUEL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 8, 1888
CLYDE – Samuel Allen, an old and respected citizen of Jefferson township, departed this life on last Friday night, aged about 75 years.

[AMMON, FRANK]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 27, 1887
Ammon, a young man aged twenty six, died of typhoid fever at Maitland. His remains were taken to Fillmore for burial. His parents resided in Cowly county Kansas.
[Note: The same announcement was published in the Maryville Republican,
  October 27, 1887.]

[ANDERS, LEWIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 7, 1889
--Lewis Anders died at his home in Graham on Monday of last week. He was born in Fayette county, Ohio, March 10, 1824, and moved to Nodaway county in January 1869 and located on a farm about three miles southwest of Graham.
GRAHAM –Uncle Lewis Anders was buried on last Tuesday. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. J. Lace.

[ANDERSON, MARY L. "MAY" FISHER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 29, 1888
--Joseph Anderson, who was formerly engaged in the livery business at Burlington Junction, but who moved to Albia [Albion], Nebraska, a few years since, lost his wife, who died of pneumonia last Monday. She was buried at the Junction to-day. Dr. Goodson and family attended the burial, Mrs. Goodson being a sister of Mr. Anderson.

[ANDERSON, MARY L. "MAY" FISHER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1888
DIED. On Monday morning last at her home, five miles south of Albion, Mrs. Mary L. Anderson, wife of Jos. T. Anderson, in her thirty-eighth year. Her death was quite sudden and caused a painful shock to the public. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place yesterday from the house and was very largely attended.
All who knew the deceased know her sterling qualities and can appreciate the loss to the husband and the small children. They have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.

[ANDREWS, ELLA J.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 1, 1887
--Miss Ella Andrews died last Tuesday morning at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. W. W. Jackson in this city, from consumption. Deceased was 34 years of age and lived a pure and spotless life. Her remains were laid to rest this Thursday, Rev. Gerhard conducting funeral services.

[ANDREWS, ELLA J.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 1, 1887
Miss Ella J. Andrews. She Crosses The Dark River.
Miss Ella J. Andrews, daughter of David Andrews, died at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. W. W. Jackson, Tuesday morning. Miss Andrews was well known in our city having pursued her trade of dressmaking here. Some two years ago she went to Kansas City where she worked in the store of Bullene, Moore & Co. But her health completely failed and she came to her aunt's to die. She was afflicted similar to her uncle, Arthur Andrews, who died a few weeks ago.
Her parents reside in Florida and will not be here. A younger sister, Carrie, came from Florida a few weeks ago and was with her during her last sickness. She also has four brothers residing in or near Maryville, James in the store of F. M. Petty, Wm. and Chester, who reside in the country, and Frank at Clarinda, Iowa.
Miss Ella was a young lady of a sweet and retiring disposition and was loved by all who knew her. She has passed from the sorrows of life to the bright world beyond.
Her funeral took place today at 2 o'clock P. M. at the residence of W. W. Jackson.

[ANDREWS, JAMES]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 6, 1902
--James Andrews of Shenandoah, Iowa, died Saturday, November 1, 1902, at St. Francis hospital in Maryville where he had been a few days for treatment for a cancerous affection. Mr. Andrews was formerly a well known resident of Maryville.

[ANDREWS, JAMES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 6, 1902
Obituary–James Andrews
Last Saturday morning about 10 o'clock James Andrews of Shenandoah, Iowa, died at St. Francis hospital in Maryville. He came here on Tuesday, in company with his wife and daughter, Mrs. Harry LaTourette, to undergo a surgical operation for tumor. The tumor was discovered to be cancerous, and an operation was thought unwise by the physicians as it would only hasten his death. But he was unable to rally from the examination and gradually grew weaker until Saturday morning when he died.
The body was taken to Shenandoah Saturday night accompanied by the wife, two daughters and son of Shenandoah and brother, Clark Andrews, of this city. The funeral was held in the Baptist church of Shenandoah Monday afternoon.
James Andrews was a native of Williamsport, Morrow Co., Ohio. He was born March 17, 1836. When a young man he went with his father's family to Wisconsin and then to Minnesota, during which time he engaged in farming. In 1859 he married Miss Frances M. Pitcher of Cataraugus [Cattaraugus] county, Minnesota [New York]. In a few years they went to Mason City, Iowa, where they lived four years, coming to Maryville in 1874 and made their home here and on a farm near Barnard until six years ago, when they moved to Shenandoah. Mr. Andrews was engaged in the feed, wood, coal and ice business in Shenandoah and was prospering. He had been in poor health for a number of years, but he never allowed ill health to interfere with his duties and kept on with his business when most men would have given up. He seemed to realize that he would never survive the operation at the hospital and before coming to Maryville had all his business affairs arranged, even to the most trivial matters about his home, where he was most kind and thoughtful.
Mr. Andrews was converted in 1856 and united with the Baptist church. He lived an exemplary life. He died happy and was conscious to the last, sending loving messages to the children who could not be present.
Mr. Andrews leaves a wife and six children, who are: Walter Wescott, living in Iowa; Minnie Rosetta, wife of Harry LaTourette of near Oberlin, Kansas; Clarence Sherman, who is in the grocery business at Shenandoah; Cora May, wife of W. F. McDowell of Oberlin, Kansas; Carrie Louise, wife of Bradford Aldrich of Shenandoah; and Edith Florence, who is a teacher, at home.
[Note: Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849 – 1950 gives the date of the marriage as June 30, 1859 in Shell Rock Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. The same obituary was published in the Nodaway Forum, November 6, 1902.]

[ANDREWS, JOHN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 11, 1890
John, youngest son of Wm Andrews died last week and his remains were laid to rest in Lamar cemetery on Monday last by the side of those of a brother and a sister. Those of his mother sleep in Colorado and also a half brother. The remains of Mr. Andrews first wife sleep in Clearmont cemetery. No matter how much we are scattered we will all be gathered together on that great and grand resurrection morn.

[ANDREWS, JUDA WALKER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 30, 1888
Memorium – Mrs. Juda Andrews died at their residence, southwest of Water Valley, August 6, A. D. 1888, of consumption. Deceased was 46 years old and wife of William Andrews, who was born in 1838.
The family moved to Nodaway county, Missouri in 1874, remaining there till August 1887, losing a child on August 18. Immediately thereafter moved, with family, to Water Valley, Colorado. The other members of the family, consisting of four sons, aged respectively thirteen, eighteen, twenty and twenty-two years, the son Joshua dying a short time after arriving here, the mother's life likewise being too far spent, the canker that dread disease consumption, slowly consumed the last tendrils of this life, till her spirit put on those white robes of the purity of another and better world and her tired, pain-tossed body was laid to rest at Sheridan on August 7, 1888. Her last words were, "Lord take me, I am now ready." Oh, how sweet that rest must be of one who dies so peacefully. Would we could all say as much when we enter the gates of judgment. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church. [Poem not transcribed.]  C. F. L.

[ANGELL, ALTA DOLLIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 19, 1887
UPPER ELKHORN – By request of friends in the west we make a short notice of the death of Miss Dollie Angel, who died near Athens, Ohio, May 9th, 1887, aged 16 years and 12 days. Miss Dollie was a fine young lady, loved by all. Her health had been failing the past two years. A few days before her death her sisters and brothers in the west were summoned to her dying bed. Only Mrs. J. S. Miller of this county was present. All that medical skill and human kindness could do was done to no avail. At one o'clock Monday, May 9, her loving form was forever stilled in death and the spirit took its flight to the better world.
Oh, what a sad hour to the aged father and mother to view a young and loving daughter, just budded into a woman, in the agonies of death, while her sisters, Mattie Spencer of this county, Maggie Nixon and Ella Angel, of Colorado, were not aware their sister was dying, as well as two brothers, James of Bedford, Iowa, and David of Kansas. She longed to see them, she desired to live to see them. She was so happy to see her sister Mrs. Miller before she died. Owing to constant rains, her body was not laid to rest until Thursday, then it was placed in a vault. A very large funeral procession followed her remains to the Free Will Baptist cemetery. Funeral service by the pastor. We will say to the aged parents, brothers and sisters, trust in God and meet Dollie in a better world. [Poem not transcribed.]
[Note: The last name is spelled Angell on her headstone.]

[ANGELL, ALTA DOLLIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 19, 1887
ELKHORN – Mrs. J S Miller was summoned to the dying bedside of her youngest sister, Miss Dolly Angel at Athens, Ohio. She arrived a week ago Saturday and her sister died the following Monday.

[ANGELL, NANCY ELLEN "ELLA"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1888
--St. Joe News, April 2d: Ellen Angell, an inmate of Asylum No. 2, committed suicide yesterday morning by throwing herself into a pond in the southwest portion of the asylum grounds. She was taken out as soon as possible and physicians worked with her for hours but in vain. The patient was received at the asylum during the latter part of January from Nodaway county and has for some time shown marked symptoms of a suicidal mania. She was out for a walk with an attendant and was perfectly quiet until the pond was reached when she broke away and made straight for the water, jumped in and sank without a struggle. Miss Angell's brother, J. [ohn] B. Angell, will take the body to Athens, Ohio, over the Missouri Pacific road this evening. The injury that led to Miss Angell's insanity was received at a hotel fire in Yuma, Colorado, where she was visiting with her sister, Mrs. G. B. Nixon. She was a sister-in-law of John S. Miller, who resides seven miles southwest of Maryville.

[ANGELL, NANCY ELLEN "ELLA"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1888
ROCKFORD – It is with sorrow we chronicle the death of our old friend and neighbor Miss Ella Angel, who died April 1st, 1888. Miss Ella was a bright, pleasant girl, loved by all who knew her. Oh how sad for one so young to be called away so soon, God's will be done. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters.

[ANGELL, NANCY ELLEN "ELLA"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1888
Determined to Die.
At half past ten o'clock yesterday morning Ellen Angell, an inmate of Asylum No. 2, committed suicide by throwing herself into the pond in the southwest portion of the asylum grounds. She was taken out as soon as help could be summoned and physicians worked with her for four hours but without avail.
The patient was received at the asylum during the latter part of January from Nodaway county and has for some time shown marked symptoms of suicidal mania. She was out for a walk with an attendant and was perfectly quiet until she reached a point about fifty yards from the pond, when she broke from the side of her companion and ran with the speed of a deer to the pond. With one leap she was gone after a short struggle sank to the bottom – St. Joseph Gazette.
The friends of Miss Angell will hear with sorrow of her untimely end. She was a lovely girl when in her right mind. Her insanity was caused by an injury she received when the hotel of her brother-in-law, Mr G B Nixon was burned at Yuma, Col. Her brother, J B Angell resides near Hughes P. O. He took her body to Athens, Ohio for burial. Miss Angell was also a sister of Mrs J S Miller of Hughes.

[ANGELL, NANCY ELLEN "ELLA"]               [HAGLOCH, HENRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1888
UPPER ELKHORN – Sorry to learn of the sudden and unexpected death of an old gentleman by the name of Haglock [Hagloch], quite recently from Ohio and had bought and moved on to the fine farm of Wm Duncan. Also the sad news of the death of Miss Ella Angell at St Joe on Sunday. We learn the remains were taken to her old home near Athens, Ohio, by J S Miller. Oh how sad, a noble young girl laid in the cold, cold embrace of death.

[ANGELL, NANCY ELLEN "ELLA"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 3, 1888
--J S Miller returned home a few days since from Ohio where he accompanied the remains of Miss Ella Angel to their last resting place near Athens, Ohio.

[ANTHONY, ELIZABETH HAGER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 13, 1887
--Mrs. Elizabeth Anthony, mother of our townsman Judge C. A. Anthony, after a long and useful life, has passed from labor to rest. Few persons, indeed, are permitted to pass so many days in this world. Born on the 28th of January 1798, died, January 9th, 1887, she lived almost 89 years. She was of a good old German family. Her maiden name was Hager. She was related to the Arndts and but few years younger than the German poet and statesman August M. Arndts, who died some 20 years ago. Few people retain their memory to the last as she did. She seemed to forget nothing and could relate personal incidents of the war of 1812. In which war two of her brothers were lost, leaving her the only child. She raised ten children—three boys and seven girls, all of whom are yet living. She has been a member of the Presbyterian church more than half, almost three-fourths, of a century. Read Baxter's Saint's Rest until she could almost repeat its contents. A person who never knew fear, as she believed that what was to be would be, and there was no changing the decree. Sunday was to her a day of sacred rest. No work of a worldly kind to be done that day. A gentle kindness pervaded her whole life. That she will enjoy the rest of a brighter and better world there can be no doubt. A life built upon that sure foundation could not fail.

[ARMENTROUT, CHARLES H. M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 4, 1888
--Chas Armetrout [Armentrout], who had one of his arms cut off by a moving train at St. Joe, about four weeks ago, died from the effects of the injury on Thursday afternoon of last week. His funeral services took place last Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. John H. Cox, after which the mortal remains were laid to rest in Miriam cemetery.

[ARMSTRONG, JAMES J.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
Death of J. J. Armstrong. At his Residence in this City last Sabbath.
It was a surprise to the citizens of Maryville when the sad intelligence spread last Sabbath afternoon that Mr. James J. Armstrong had died about noon that day. He had been up town at his foundry the day before and seemed to be feeling quite bright and cheerful for one of his age. Sunday morning he got up about the usual hour and ate his usual breakfast. About nine o'clock, however, he was taken with a chill and at eleven his son, William, came up town after Dr. W. P. Moore but when the doctor got to his place, Mr. Armstrong was dying and expired in a short time.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday, November 20, at 2:30 o'clock. A very large audience was present, thus attesting the great esteem in which Mr. Armstrong was held. Appropriate remarks were made by Elder James S. Frank. The scriptural reading was by Rev. T. M. S. Kenney and a prayer full of the balm of consolation was offered by Rev. J. H. Cox. An eloquent sermon on the life and character of the deceased was then preached by the pastor, Elder N. E. Cory. The services throughout were pathetic. At the close of the sermon a last look was taken at the familiar face and then the remains were taken to Miriam cemetery under charge of Nodaway Lodge No. 470 A. F. & A. M., of which lodge he was a member and were committed to the tomb with the impressive Masonic ceremonies, conducted by Rev. T. M. S. Kenney.
Father Armstrong as he was familiarly and lovingly called, was a good, noble, grand man. His words, at all times and on all occasions, were words of wisdom and of peace. He was a devoted Christian and lived for a life purer and better than this. The following historical sketch we take from the "Nodaway County History:"
James J. Armstrong was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1810. His grandfather, Col. James Armstrong, was a soldier of the revolutionary war. Trades and professions are sometimes handed down in a family from one generation to another. Such appears to be the case in the Armstrong family. The great grandfather of the subject of this sketch had a foundry in the district of Columbia at an early day. James Armstrong, the father of J. J., had a foundry and machine shop in Claysville, Washington county, Pennsylvania. Here Mr. A., at an early age, commenced and learned his profession. In 1833 he entered the United States navy in the capacity of engineer, serving several years, after which he worked as journeyman in several cities, eventually engaging in business at Pomeroy, Ohio, in 1844. There he built the rolling mill of Messrs. Pomeroy & Horton, remaining one year, when he returned to Cincinnati and lived there two years. He then entered the Bureau of Construction in the U. S. navy, continuing several years. While connected with the navy he passed through the Mexican troubles and did good service during that memorable war. After the battle of Vera Crux, he volunteered from the navy and entered the ranks, still holding his position as master in the navy. He was in Lieut. Totten's command, under Gen. Scott, and was at the taking of the City of Mexico, and served through until the close, being once wounded. After returning to the states he located for a time in Mobile, Alabama, being on detached service and superintending the constructing of the iron work on the Mobile custom house. Upon the completion of that structure, he resigned and came to St. Louis. While in that city he was for a time in the employ of the Excelsior Stove Works and afterwards took charge of the foundry department of Palm & Robinson's Locomotive works. He also had charge of Cuddy, Carpenter  & Co.'s Broadway foundry. In 1860 he moved to Liberty, Clay county, Missouri and started a foundry, but this enterprise did not prove very remunerative, the slavery question being strongly agitated and Mr. A. being an ardent Union man, it had a serious effect on his business. When the rebellion broke out it was his desire to rejoin the navy but owing to family ties he was obliged to remain nearer home. He took an active part in organizing and recruiting a company, of which he was tendered the captaincy, but declined and accepted the position of orderly sergeant. He was twice married—first in 1844, to Miss Elizabeth Garrett. There are four children living by this marriage. Mrs. A. died in 1856. In 1858 Margaret Conner became his wife, who survives. They had one son, William Armstrong, the foundryman of this city.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

[ARMSTRONG, JAMES J.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 22, 1888
A Patriarch Gone. Sudden Death of J. J. Armstrong Sunday, November 18, 1888.
DIED –At his residence in Maryville, Mo., Sunday noon, November 18, 1888, of heart disease, Mr. J. J. Armstrong, aged 78 years.
Another landmark is taken from our midst. No longer will the familiar form of "Father Armstrong," as he was lovingly called, be greeted upon our streets, for he has gone to join the heavenly throng on the streets of the New Jerusalem, to which he had been looking forward for these many years. We shall miss him sadly, but we know that he is in the hands of Him that "Doeth all things well."
J. [ames] J. Armstrong was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1810. His father, James, was also a native of Washington county, while his grand father Col. James Armstrong, was a brave Revolutionary soldier. The subject of this sketch learned his trade of machinist and iron founder in his father's shops at Claysville, Washington county, Pa. He was of the fourth generation of Armstrongs who had been engaged in the iron business.
In 1833 Mr. Armstrong entered the United States Navy in the capacity of engineer, serving for several years and journeying all over the globe. In 1844 he built the rolling mills of Pomeroy & Horton at Pomeroy, Ohio, after which he lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, for two years. He then entered the United States Navy again in which he served as master for several years, doing good service throughout the Mexican war. After the battle of Vera Cruz he volunteered from the navy, still holding his rank as master and entered the ranks, under Lieut. Totten, serving until the fall of the city of Mexico, and being once wounded. After the close of the war he was placed on detached service at Mobile, Alabama, where he superintended the constructing of the iron work on the Mobile custom house.
Upon the completion of this building, resigned from the United States service and moved to St. Louis, Mo., where he resided for several years. For some time he was in the employ of the Excelsior Stove Works, afterwards having charge of the foundry department of Palen & Robinson's Locomotive Works and of Cuddy, Carpenter & Co.'s, Broadway Foundry.
In 1860 he moved to Liberty, Clay county, Mo., and started a foundry, but the slavery question being strongly agitated and Mr. Armstrong being an ardent Union man, the enterprise was not remunerative. When the rebellion broke out he earnestly engaged in assisting to put it down, serving as orderly sergeant on detached service throughout the war. After the downfall of the rebellion he again turned his attention to the foundry business in Liberty.
In February 1876, Mr. Armstrong moved his family to Maryville and established a foundry and machine shop here, which has grown from a small business to quite an important business. He had always been hale and hearty and capable of much work until within a year or so of his death since which time he had been gradually failing in strength. He had suffered from one or two paroxysms of heart disease during the past year which were premonitions of the sad end.
Last Sunday he arose in the morning feeling as well as usual, but shortly after breakfast he complained of feeling cold, went to bed, grew rapidly worse and died about noon.
Mr. Armstrong was married twice, first to Miss Elizabeth Garrett, of Wheeling, Va. , in 1844, by whom he had four children, Georgiana, Laura, Naomi and James. His first wife dying in 1856, he married second in 1858, Miss Margaret Connor, by whom he had one son, William. Mr. Armstrong was an enthusiastic Mason, and one of the oldest in the State. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. and the G. A. R.
His funeral services were held Tuesday, November 20, 1888, at the Christian church in Maryville, Mo., of which denomination he had long been a member. The sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. N. E. Cory after which his remains were laid to rest in Miriam cemetery with the impressive ceremonies of the Masonic fraternity.

[ARMSTRONG, MARGARET CONNOR]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 17, 1889
--Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, widow of the late J. J. Armstrong, died at her home in Maryville about midnight, October 16, after a very short illness. Her funeral services will be held tomorrow, conducted by Elder N. E. Cory.

[ARTHUR, ROSIE R.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 15, 1887
--Died, from measles in East Maryville, Dec. 19th, Rosie R. Arthur, aged 6 years and 8 months.

[ATHERTON, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 6, 1887
LAMAR STATION – On Sunday night the death angel set the wearied spirit of George Atherton free. He has been ailing for years, part of the time a great sufferer. He has been confined to his bed only three or four weeks, was converted on his death bed. On Tuesday Rev. A. M. Wallace preached his funeral sermon at his late home after which the remains were followed to Lamar cemetery by a weeping devoted wife and loving children and a large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends where the impressive services were closed and all that was mortal of George Atherton laid to rest where he will sleep until the bright Resurrection morn when we shall all arise and meet our loving Savior in the clouds. He has lived here since the war. His death has cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood.

[AYRES, GEORGE'S CHILDREN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 18, 1888
LAMAR STATION – The death angel still hovers over our part of the county. Geo Ayres' two children were taken in one week. The remains were laid to rest side by side in Lamar Station cemetery, while their little spirits have gone to Him, who said "Suffer little children to come unto Me."

[AYRES, JOHN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 14, 1889
LAMAR STATION – A deplorable tragedy occurred last Saturday night in the store of Livengood & Joy in Elmo. George Ayer was drinking and got to smashing up show cases and things in general. Several men were trying to arrest him when his brother John came to the rescue and in the melee was shot. The wounded man was taken to the hotel of Bob Harlan where he died at two o'clock Monday morning. The remains of the unfortunate man were laid to rest in Lamar cemetery on Tuesday, Rev. A. M. Wallace officiating at the funeral. our excellent prosecuting Att'y Burnett was out investigating affairs and presiding at the inquest. I believe nobody was to blame but whisky. One thing is certain prohibition does not prohibit in this corner of the county.