Obituaries & Death Notices “Ha”

These are typed from photographed copies of many obituaries and death notices that I have in my collection.  For many of them there is no indication of what newspaper they came from nor is a year indicated for some of them.  Photo copies are sometimes hard to read or are damaged.   Also, some of the obits and death notices may not be complete.  I will be spending time searching out the complete documents and their location, as well as continuing to search for more obituaries and death notices to add here.  I always strive for correctness.

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NADA WINONA HABERSTITCH DIES HERE

Was 56 Years Old; Resident of Kirksville Past Two Years

Mrs. Nada Winona Haberstich, 56, 803 W. Pierce, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.

Mrs. Haberstich was the daughter of Jacob D. and Eva (McPhetridge) Shafer and was born in Adair county Dec. 21, 1896.  She was married to Emil P. Haberstich May 6, 1916, at Kirksville and to this marriage four children were born.

She is survived by her mother; two daughters, Mrs. Merrill (Roma) Salladay, Kirksville, and Mrs. Lee (Enid) Crist, Winigan; one son, Ora Haberstich, Novinger; one brother, Warner Shafer, Chillicothe; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Pansy) Pifer, Kansas City, and Mrs. Reva Lowe, San Francisco, Calif., and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Haberstich was preceded in death by her husband in 1950, her father, one son, one brother and a sister.

She had made her home in Adair county all her life, and had lived in Kirksville the last two years.  She was a member of the Union Temple church.

The body is at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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MRS. EUNICE HADLEY DIES IN KANSAS CITY

Funeral Services Monday Afternoon At Novinger Church

Mrs. Eunice L. Hadley, 56, former Novinger resident, died in a hospital at Kansas City Friday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held at the Novinger cemetery church Monday at 1:00 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Archie Cooper, of Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Novinger cemetery.

Mrs. Hadley was the daughter of L. H. and Lola Florence (Bailey) Riddle, and was born Nov. 20, 1896, at Browning.  She was married March 14, 1912, at Cainsville, Mo., to George U. Hadley, and to this marriage one son was born.

She is survived by the son, Curtis Hadley, Kansas City; one brother, Kenneth Riddle, Silvis, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Lem (Claudie) Kittsmiller, Novinger, and Mrs. Alpha Thomas, Humeston, Ia., and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Hadley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died last July 7; one brother and one sister.

She was a member of the Methodist church.

The body will be at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until 10:30 this morning, when it will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lem Wittsmiller in Novinger to lie in state until the funeral hour.

Bearers will be: Charles Gasperi, Loyd Hadley, John Harris, Clementino Rock, Bernard McCabe and James McCabe.

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Funeral Services Held Sunday For Donald J. Haff

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 27, for Donald Haff, formerly of Gorin, from the Gerth and Baskett chapel in Memphis at 2 p.m.  Burial was in Gorin cemetery.  Rev. John Gooch was in charge of services.

Donald J. Haff was the son of Ignace C. and Bess Haff and was born Dec. 24, 1912 in Gorin.  He united with the Gorin Methodist church at an early age, and graduated from the Gorin high school with the class of 1930.  He was a member of the Gorin Masonic Lodge.  He served 3 years ? months with the U.S. Army and was connected with the 133rd Division of Army Engineers in foreign fields.

He died June 25 enroute home from Chicago where he had been employed for many years by the Santa Fe Railroad Co.

He is survived by his mother and a sister, Miss Helen Haff of McLouth, Kansas.  His father preceded him in death in 1951.

Donald Haff, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 1 Jul 1971, Thursday

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Jasper Hagans Dies in Lewiston, Idaho

Jasper N. Hagans, 91 years old, and a former resident of Kirksville, died Dec. 30 at the home of his son, Sam Hagans, at Lewiston, Idaho, according to word received by his son, Arnie A. Hagans, 1003 E. Jefferson street.

Funeral services were held there Tuesday and burial was yesterday at Pomona, Calif., beside his wife who died in 1944.

He was the son of Samuel J. and Nancy A. (Hills) Hagans and was born March 5, 1859, near Kirksville.  He was married to Lottie Axton on Feb. 23, 1882, and to this union eight children were born.

Surviving are six sons, Arnie A., of Kirksville, Sam, of Lewiston, Idaho, Ernest, of Weiser, Idaho, Homer, of Madera, Calif., Glenn, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Shan, of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Smith, of Ontario, Calif.; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Rosa Knox, of Bellingham, Wash.  He was preceded in death by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Isley, of Meadville, Mo.

Mr. Hagans spent the greater part of his life in and near Kirksville, moving to San Bernardino, Calif., in 1940 and from there to Glendora, Calif.  After the death of his wife, he made his home with his son, Sam, and wife, at Lewiston.

Jasper N. Hagans, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 5 Jan 1951, p. 3, col. 7 & 8, Friday

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Mrs. J. N. Hagans Dies In California

Mrs. Lottie Hagans, 36, wife of Jasper N. Hagans, former residents of Adair County, died at her home in Glendora, Calif., on Jan. 31, according to word received here.

Funeral and burial services were held in Pomona, Calif., Thursday afternoon, Feb. 3.

Mrs. Hagans was born Dec. 1, 1857, near Kirksville, and went to California three years ago from the place of her birth.  She lived in San Bernardino for one year and for the past two years has resided in Glendora.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Hagans is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ethel B. Smith, Ontario, Calif.; and six sons, Arnie A., of Kirksville, S. H. of Lewiston, Idaho, E. A., of Weiser, Idaho, Homer, of Madera, Calif., G. V., of North Long Beach and S. V. Hagans of San Diego.  There are also 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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DIED ON SATURDAY NIGHT

Mrs. Lucy Edwards-Hiatt Would Have Been 94 Sunday

Mrs. Lucy Edwards-Hiatt, who would have been 94 years of age next Sunday, April 15, and who was the oldest person in the county since the death of Mrs. Tish Miller of Gorin on Thursday, March 12, died at the home of Mrs. Clara Cowell-Stice, 433 West Madison street, Saturday night about 9:30 o’clock, April 4.

Funeral services were held Monday in the Granger Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J. C. Crenshaw, after which her body was laid to rest beside her husband in the Granger cemetery.

Mrs. Hiatt had lived at the Mrs. Clara Cowell home since she came here from Granger a few years ago.  For many years as Miss Lucy Edwards she lived in Memphis and vicinity.  She was a sister of William D. Edwards who was shot and killed by E. R. Bartlett on the stairway leading to Bartlett’s office on Friday afternoon, March 8, 1901, about one o’clock.

Shortly after that, she moved to Granger where she made her home.

Lucy Z. Edwards was born in Ohio, April 15, 1848.

At the age of ten years she came with her parents to Scotland county, Missouri.  They settled on a farm north of Memphis where they lived many years.  She taught school at one time in the county.

Later in life she was married to James Hiatt and they lived in Granger until his death in 1920.  She remained in Granger until her removal to Memphis over two years ago.

Mrs. Hiatt had many memories of early days, days of the civil war of Abraham Lincoln and of the Methodist church of which she was a loyal member from childhood.

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DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Albert S. Hale Had Been in Nurses’ Home Eleven Months

Albert S. Hale, who had been in the nurses’ home at Kirksville the past eleven months, died there last Thursday, February 27, at the age of 73 years.

About a year ago, on Thursday, March 21, Mr. Hale went to the field to do some work.  He became weak and when within about 200 feet of his barn, he gave out and crawled the rest of the way to his barn, across a ditch with the thermometer fifteen below zero, He lay in the barn all night and the next morning the barking of his dog attracted Arthur Wineinger, rural mail carrier, who discovered him partly in the barn, almost frozen to death.  He was taken to Kirksville where he has been the past year.

His body was brought to his old home west of Memphis, which is occupied by his nephew, Lewis Hale.  He was laid to rest in the Camp Ground cemetery nearby.  Rev. Howard Haworth, pastor, was in charge.  Music was furnished by a quartette composed of James Ashworth, James Kincheloe, Harry West and Charley Riley, with Mrs. Jim Kincheloe at the piano.

Pall bearers were Clark Fountain, Willie Barrickman, Garland Lancaster, Elton Fincher, Ed Woods and Arthur Wineinger.

Albert S. Hale was a son of Lewis and Sarah Hale. He was born at the old homestead in Scotland county, Missouri, July 16, 1867.  He spent his entire life here with the exception of the last eleven months.

He was converted Sept. 5, 1885, under the pastorate of Rev. W. C. Hardman and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Camp Ground, being a member for over 55 years.  He was ordained an elder Nov. 8, 1914, at the hands of Rev. R. L. Laymon and served until his death.

He was never married and is survived by one brother, Dr. R. W. Hale of Thermopolis, Wyo. and a number of nieces and nephews.

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SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. HALEY THIS AFTERNOON

Former Novinger Resident Died In Chillicothe, Ill.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon at the Novinger Cemetery Church for Mrs. Margaret M. (Virden) Haley, former resident of Novinger, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pat McNamara, at Chillicothe, Ill.  Mrs. Haley had been in failing health for some time.  Death was attributed to a heart ailment.  Interment was made in the Novinger Cemetery.  Pallbearers included Robert Frankford, Sam Jones, Ross Jones, Roland Elsea, George Daniels and Andy Swanson.  The Rev. Clyde Jones officiated during the service.

Born Feb. 28, 1861, on a farm near Novinger, Mrs. Haley was the daughter of Hiram and Elizabeth (Wilson) Virden.  On Feb. 27, 1881, in Adair County, she was married to William Cook Haley.  They lived for a few years in Kansas, and then returned to Novinger to make their home.  Mrs. Haley was an active member of the Methodist Church at Novinger.  Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 7, 1939, and for the past two years, Mrs. Haley had made her home with her daughter in Chillicothe.

Surviving are: two daughter, Mrs. Jennie F. McNamara, of Chillicothe, Ill., and Mrs. Ethyl M. Waugh, of Chicago; two sons, Jesse E. Haley, of Denver, Colo., and Charles A. Haley, of Novinger; a grandson, Lt. Charles Cook Bookout, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and a granddaughter, Helen L. Haley, of Novinger.  Two other children died in infancy.

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Alta Hall Services Are Held Here

Alta Lavera Hall died at 10:40 a.m., Sunday, September 8, 1968, at the Grim-Smith Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri, following several months’ illness.  She was born April 7, 1899, in Scotland County, Missouri, to William and Winifred Webber Mustoe.  She joined the Brock Methodist Church when a child and remained a member her entire life.

She was married February 26, 1922, to James R. Hall of Memphis. They lived in the Brock Community most of their married life.

Surviving besides her husband are one son, James William of Memphis; four daughters, Mrs. Verlin (Lorea) Waide, Kahoka, Mrs. Charles (Rosalie) Bainbridge, Woodhull, Illinois, Mrs. Dale (Juanita) Darnielle, Eldon, Iowa, Mrs. Charles (Elaine) Phillips, Quincy, Illinois; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Roy Southmayd of Memphis. 

Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Hubert Mustoe.

Funeral services were held from the Brock Methodist Church on September 10, 1968, with Rev. John Gooch presiding.  Body bearers were Franklin Reed, Stanley Bull, Robert Riney, Victor Patton, Buford Bull, Harry Robeson and interment was in the Brock Cemetery.  Soloist was Anna Lynn Kirkpatrick accompanied by Ann Luther.

Alta Lavera Hall, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis, Democrat, 12 Sep 1968, p. 4, col. 7

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B. J. HALL, OF QUEEN CITY, DIES SUDDENLY

Succumbs to Heart Attack; Burial at Milton, Iowa.

Special to The Daily Express.

Queen City, March 17. – B. J. Hall, 72, well-known farmer and stockman, died suddenly at 2 o’clock this morning following a heart attack.  Mr. Hall had done his usual work yesterday and had not complained of any previous illness.

Born March 8, 1871, in Milton, Ia., he had made his home there and in Bloomfield, Ia., until 1938 when he moved to Queen City.  He married the former Mae Conwell, of Milton, and three sons and one daughter were born to this marriage.  One son was killed in an automobile accident two years ago.

Surviving, besides his widow, are two sons, Joe Hall, of Greentop, and Edgar Hall of Bloomfield: a daughter, Mrs. Mary Reutzel, of Milton: three brothers J. C. Hall, of Milton, and Albert and Charles Hall, of Queen City: two sisters living in Los Angeles, Calif., and three grandchildren.

The body will be taken to the Curls Funeral Home in Bloomfield to lie in state until the funeral which probably will be held Friday afternoon.  Burial will be in a Milton cemetery.

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BEN HALL DIED YESTERDAY

Well Known Horse Buyer to by Buried at Milton

Ben J. Hall, 72, well-known farmer and stockman, died suddenly at 2 o’clock yesterday morning at Queen City following a heart attack.  Mr. Hall had done his usual work yesterday and had not complained of any previous illness.

Born March 8, 1871, in Milton, Ia., he had made his home there and in Bloomfield until 1938 when he moved to Queen City.  He married the former Mae Conwell, of Milton, and three sons and one daughter were born.  One son was killed in an automobile accident two years ago.

Surviving besides his widow, are two sons, Joe Hall, of Greentop, and Edgar Hall of Bloomfield: a daughter, Mrs. Mary Reutzel, of Milton: three brothers J. C. Hall, of Milton, and Albert and Charles Hall, of Queen City: two sisters living in Los Angeles, Calif., and three grandchildren.

The body will be taken to Bloomfield and funeral probably will be held Friday afternoon.  Burial will be in Mliton [sic].

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BERT HALL, 53, IS KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT

Former Adair County Man Fatally Injured in Oregon.

Bert Hall, 53, of Portland, Oregon, a former resident of the Nind neighborhood, was killed in an automobile accident in Portland on December 16.  Information received here said the accident occurred when he lost control of his automobile while on way to work and it crashed into a pole.

He was born near Nind and was a son of Joseph and Susan Hall.  He went west when 14 years old and spent most of his life there.  He returned to Adair County about 20 years ago and after living here eight or ten years, returned to the West.  He did considerable wrestling while he lived here and was in several bouts in Kirksville.

He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Nickols of Portland, one brother, Harvey Hall of Omaha, Neb., and three sisters, Mrs. James Booth of Kirksville, Mrs. Wm. Love of Nind and Mrs. George Pollock of Davenport, Iowa.  Two sisters preceded him in death, Miss Lena Hall and Mrs. Claude Cooley.

Funeral and burial services were held in Portland.

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OLDEST RESIDENT OF ADAIR COUNTY DIES AT AGE 104

Mrs. J. J. Hall Was Born In 1851; Funeral Saturday

Mrs. J. J. Hall, Adair county’s oldest resident, died at 11:50 yesterday morning at her home, 211 E. McPherson, at the age of 104.

Born during the presidency of Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, Mrs. Hall lived during the administration of 22 presidents.  She remembered vividly many occurences [sic] of the Civil War.

Although Mrs. Hall never actually lived in Kirksville until she moved here with her daughter from California in 1950, she attended the first classes of Joseph Baldwin’s Normal School here in 1867 while living elsewhere in Missouri.

At that time the school was located in the old Cumberland Academy building on what is now Memorial Park.

Celia Hall was born May 7, 1851, in Frankford, Ind., the daughter of James Morton and Eliza Vanclefe.  The family later moved to Missouri in a covered wagon, then to Iowa and finally back to Missouri.  On Jan. 30, 1877, she was married to J. J. Hall and they had eight children, five of whom survive.  Mrs. Hall was a member of the Christian church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. A. M. Smith, of Kremlin, Okla., and Miss Edna Hall, with who she made her home in Kirksville; three sons, Florin Hall, of route 4, La Plata, Lester, Hall, of Cadillac, Mich., and Nat B. Hall, of Dinky Creek, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

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Don Carlos, son of Jas. Hall, living two miles west of Hitt, died Tuesday morning, November 9, 1897, aged two years, and nine months.  He had been taken sick but two or three days before with the dreaded disease diphtheria and despite the tender nursing of parents and careful ministrations of the physicians death claimed its victim and the little one’s soul took its flight to the God that gave it.  The funeral was preached Tuesday evening and the little body laid to rest in Richland cemetery.

Don Carlos Hall, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 Nov 1897, p. 3, col. 3

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JAS. W. HALL, VETERINARIAN, DIES HERE

Knox City Man Succumbs Five Days After Wife’s Death.

James William Hall, of Knox City, a veterinarian who had practiced many years in the Brashear and Hurdland vicinity, died last night in a Kirksville Hospital, five days after the death of his wife.  He was 77 years old and had been ill for three months with heart trouble.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the Methodist Church at Knox City, with the Rev. Mr. Dobbs officiating.  The body will lie in state at the Hudson Funeral Home in Edina until time for the services.

Mr. Hall’s first wife was Melissa Scoffield, and three children were born to the union.  A son, Virgil, died in 1904 and a daughter, Mrs. Olive Medsker, died 18 years ago.  A son, Haskin Hall, lives at 501 S. Elson Street.  After the death of his first wife 30 years ago, Mr. Hall was married to Mary Medsker, who died Feb. 12, this year.

Besides his son, he leaves eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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JESSE C. HALL, 57, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Kirksville Grocer Succumbs In Hospital; Funeral Sunday

Jesse C. Hall, 57, Kirksville grocer for several years, died in a hospital last night at 7 o’clock, following minor surgical treatment for a chronic condition with which he had been suffering for several years.  Death was attributed to bladder trouble and complications with diabetes and infection.

Funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon at the Davis & Wilson Funeral Home and burial will be at Highland Park cemetery.

Mr. Hall was born August 24, 1874, in Adair county, 10 miles west of Kirksville.  He had lived in the county practically his entire life.  He was married to Laura Spray and three children were born.  Mrs. Hall died over 25 years ago and on May 25, 1906 he was married to Mrs. Laura Chaufty. 

Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Saville, Kirksville, and Mrs. Nellie Eitel, Des Moines; two stepsons, Edward Chaufty, Winlock, Wash., and Bert Chaufty, Waterloo, Ia., and four grandchildren.  A son, John G. Hall, died last May in an Arizona war veterans hospital. 

Mr. and Mrs. Hall moved to a farm a year ago but returned to the grocery store in the shoe factory district Dec. 1.

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Jesse C. Hall, aged 57, died in a hospital here June 16, following a minor operation.  Death was due to bladder trouble and diabetic infection.  Mr. Hall was born August 24, 1874, in Adair county, 10 miles west of Kirksville.  He had lived in the county practically his entire life and ran a grocery store her for several years.  He was married to Laura Spray and three children were born.  Mrs. Hall died over 27 years ago and on May 25, 1906 he was married to Mrs. Laura Chaufty.  Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Saville, Kirksville, and Mrs. Nellie Eitel, DesMoines [sic]; two stepsons, Edward Chaufty, Winlock, Wash., and Bert Chaufty, Waterloo, Ia., and four grandchildren.   A son, John G. Hall, died last May in a Arizona war veterans hospital.  Funeral services were held at the Davis & Wilson Funeral Home Sunday afternoon and burial was made in the Highland Park cemetery.

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JOSEPH HALL DIES AT HOME IN ADAIR

Death Came While Sitting in Chair Saturday.

Joseph Hall, 71 years old, died suddenly about 4:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home in Adair.  He had been in failing health for the past year but appeared to be in fairly good health yesterday.  He had been out of doors during the afternoon and had gone into the house to rest.  He sat down in a rocking chair and died in a few minutes.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1870, a son of Daniel and Sarah Drummond Hall.  His parents moved to Missouri when Joseph was six weeks old and settled on a farm near Adair.  He has lived in that vicinity all his life, living on a farm until a few years ago when he moved to Adair.

He was married to Miss Catherine Coffey in 1900 and she died Dec. 18, 1902.  One son, Lawrence Hall of Waseca, Minn., was born.  He was later married to Mrs. Julia Boyle Eagen on April 10, 1917.

He is survived by his widow, one son, a step-daughter, Mrs. I. A. Lucase of Wheeling, W. Va., a step-son, William Eagen of Silver City, N. M., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Coffey of Adair and Mrs. William J. Kelly of Utica, Ill., and two brothers, Daniel Hall of Depew, Ill., and Thomas Hall of Troy Grove, Ill.  A brother, William Hall, preceded him in death April 3, 1942.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services are to be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Adair.  The body is at the Easley Funeral Home at Brashear but will be taken to the Hall home before time for the funeral.

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JULIA HALL, 87, DIES TODAY IN KANSAS CITY

Body of Former Adair Countian Being Returned

Mrs. Julia Hall, 87, former resident of the Adair neighborhood, died at the Home of the Little Sisters in Kansas City this morning, where she had made her home since 1948.

Mrs. Hall was the daughter of William and Margaret (Muldoon) Boyle and was born April 7, 1866, at Martins Ferry, Ohio.  She was first married to Patrick Eagen, and to this marriage two children were born.  Mr. Eagen preceded her in death, and later she was married to Joe Hall, who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lucas, Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, also several nieces and nephews.  One of the nephews, Tim Eagen, lives in Kirksville.

Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents, one son, three brothers, and three sisters.

She was a member of the Catholic church.

The body will arrive at the Dee Riley Funeral Home tonight and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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MRS. VERN HALL DIES AT BRASHEAR

In Impaired Health a Year; Rites Wednesday.

Special to The Daily Express.

Brashear, Mo., Sept. 14—Mrs. Miriam S. Hall, 52, wife of Vern Hall, died at the family home three miles west of Brashear this morning at 8:15 o’clock.  She had been in impaired health the past year and seriously ill four weeks.

The funeral is to be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the U. B. Church at Brashear, conducted by; the Rev. Paul E. Thompson, and burial will be made in the Refuge Cemetery.  Her body is lying in state at the Easley Funeral Home until time for the service.

Pallbearers have been selected as follows: Lynton Hale, Martin Keim, William Mahaffey, Robert Zinn, Charles Lindquist and Elmer Patterson.

Mrs. Hall was born on the Chadler homestead five miles north of Kirksville on November, 1889, a daughter of Frank and Eugenia Chandler Stitzer.  She was married Oct. 12, 1921 to Vern Hall and one son was born, Frank Eugene Hall, now a sophomore in Brashear High School.

She lived all her life in the Refuge vicinity until three years ago, when the family moved to a farm near Brashear.

Surviving are her husband and son, three sisters, Mrs. Alice Hubley, Kirksville; Mrs. Irma Lillard, Williams Field, Ill., and Mrs. Frances Lillard, Kansas City; and one brother, F. Chandler Spitzer, Kansas City.  Her mother died Feb. 27, 1931 and her father on Feb. 18, 1939.

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MRS. MARY HALL IS DEAD

Funeral Services Held at Pleasant Hill Church, June 5th

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hall, 86, were held from the Pleasant Hill church, Tuesday, June 5, conducted by Rev. D. H. Newland.  Burial was in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Body bearers were Victor Patton, William McWilliam, Ed. Drake, Chan Bull, Clair Morgan and Morris Mullinex.

Mrs. Hall was the daughter of Chilian and Mary Kemp and was born July 29, 1864, near Galdstone, Illinois.  She died in Kirksville Friday morning, June 1.  She lived most of her life in and near Memphis.

September 21, 1884, she was married to James E. Hall of Scotland county and nine children were born to them.  Preceding her in death were her husband on Sept. 22, 1933 and four children, three of them dying in infancy and Mrs. Mary Mustoe who died Nov. 29, 1939.

Surviving are five children, Algie L. Hall, Milton, Iowa; Frank N. Hall, Gary, Indiana; Mrs. Sadie Mustoe of the home, James R. Hall, Memphis and Mrs. Lewis Wurster of Oakland, California.  Twelve grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Hall had been a member of the Methodist church since her youth.  She had been confined to her bed an invalid for approximately eight years.

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MRS. MARY HALL, 80, DIES NEAR GREENCASTLE

Funeral Services In Greencastle Sunday Afternoon.

Mrs. Mary Hall, 80, died at five o’clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ivan Hammons near Greencastle.  She had been in declining health for several years, but had been bedfast only since Tuesday with a strangulated hernia.  She had been a resident of Greencastle community all her life.

Mrs. Hall was born near Greencastle, Feb. 16, 1858.  She was married to Allen Hall in 1894.  To this union two daughters were born.  One daughter Dollie, preceded her in death.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hammons, two grandchildren, Mary Alice of Kirksville, Aileen of Greencastle, five sisters, Mrs. Rachel Hook of Hurdland, Mrs. Laura Pickens, Olathe, Colo., Mrs. Lizzie Ledford, Elmdale, Mont., Mrs. Dean Brookbank, Novinger, Mrs. John Beall, Green City, and one brother Dan O’Bell of Greencastle.

Mr. Hall died in 1900.

Funeral services will be held at the Greencastle Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The body will remain at the home of her daughter until time for the funeral.  Burial will be made in the Greencastle cemetery.

Mary Hall, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Mar 1938, p. 1, col. 1, Friday

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MRS. M. HALL, 84, DIES IN IOWA TODAY

Burial of Former Kirksville Woman Will Be Made Here

Mrs. Mary D. Hall, a former resident of Kirksville and widow of the late D. F. Hall, died at 1 o’clock today at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. C. T. McKenzie, in Fairfield, Ia.  she was 84 years of age and had been in failing health several years, but had been improved the last few months until Tuesday when she suffered a stroke.

Funeral services will be held Saturday and burial will be made in Kirksville beside her husband and daughter, Miss Bess Hall.  It was not learned this afternoon whether the services will be held at Fairfield or in Kirksville, but further announcement will be made tomorrow. 

Mrs. Hall was born at Downing, Mo., Nov. 14, 1862.  She was married to David F. Hall at Downing on July 31, 1884.  They moved to Kirksville about thirty-five years ago and she made her home here until after the death of her husband and the marriage of her children.  In recent years she had divided her time between her children.  She had been living in Hannibal with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Cable, until about three months ago when she went to the home of Mrs. McKenzie.

Mrs. Hall is survived by four daughters, Mrs. C. T. (Lulu) McKenzie, of Fairfield, Ia., Mrs. Richard (Lenna) DeWitt, Parkersburg, W. Va., Mrs. William A. (Hila) Cable, Hannibal, and Miss Vesta Hall, St. Louis.  She also leaves five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mrs. Hall was a member of the Methodist Church.

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MRS. MARY F. HALL DIES AT HOME HERE

Ill for Two Years; Funeral Services Monday Afternoon

Mrs. Mary Frances Hall, 59, died at 6 o’clock last night at her home, 407 W. Cottonwood street.  She had been ill for two years and seriously ill for the past two weeks.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene.  Burial will be in Highland Park cemetery.

Mrs. Hall, a daughter of Jack and Alice Burns, was born at Brazil, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1890.  She was married to Dan Huffman, who preceded her in death.  She was married to John Lester Hall on Nov. 5, 1916.

She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Everett Underwood, of Quincy, Ill., and Mrs. Glenn Spriggs, of Kirksville, one son, William Edward Huffman, of Kirksville; two grandchildren, Ann Spriggs, and Robert Lee Huffman, and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Malloy.

The pallbearers will be Harry Lee, Lester LaCore, Homer Damron, Harold Damron, Henry Adams and Harold Spriggs.

The body will be at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson.

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REMAINS OF MRS. FRANK HALL SHIPPED TO THIS CITY FOR INTERMENT

Nellie Richards was the daughter of Frank and Adeline Richards, of Mishawaka, Ind.  She was born April 9th, 1892, at New Philadelphia, Ill., and died at the home of her parents at 2:20 a.m., February 7th, 1925, being 32 years, 9 months and 29 days of age.  She came to Scotland county, Missouri, with her parents, in early girlhood and spent the greater part of her life near Hitt, Mo.  She was married Feb. 22, 1911 to Frank Hall of Hitt, Mo.  to this union were born three children–Blanche Louise, Chester Curtis, who died in early babyhood, and Richard Lee.

She leaves to mourn her early death her husband and children, a father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Riney of Memphis, and Mrs. Roy Anderson of Carmen, Manitoba, and two brothers, Curtis Richards, of Winnipeg, Canada, and Wallace Richards of Mishawaka, Ind., and many relatives and friends.  The body arrived in this city Monday, Feb. 9th, and services were held at the Baptist church, conducted by C. K. Green.  Interment in Memphis cemetery.

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W. R. Hall, of Hurdland, Dead

W. R. Hall, of near Hurdland, 69 years old, died Saturday in Rochester, Minn., where he had gone about two weeks ago for an examination concerning a cancerous growth.

Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Hurdland M. E. Church by Rev. S. E. Botsford of Edina.  Burial was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Hurdland. –Edina Sentinel.

W. R. Hall, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 21 Jul 1922, p. 1, col. 5, Friday

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WILLIAM HALL OF NEAR ADAIR DIED THURSDAY

Funeral Services To Be Held at Adair This Morning.

Brashear, Mo. April 4 (Special)—William Hall, a resident of the Adair vicinity for 70 years, died Thursday at a hospital in St. Joseph.

He was a son of Daniel J. and Sarah Drummond Hall and was born in Ohio Feb. 19, 1868.  The family moved to Missouri in 1870 and settled on a farm near Adair.

He was married to Miss Jessie Carpenter in 1911 and four children were born to them.  Three of them are living and they are William L. Hall of Paris, Mo., Riley Hall of Chicago and Miss Arelia Hall of Chicago.  There are three brothers and two sisters, Thomas Hall of Troy Grove, Ill., Daniel Hall of Depue, Ill., Joseph Hall of Brashear, Mrs. Mary A. Kelly of Utica, Ill., and Mrs. Emma Coffey of Brashear.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Sunday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Adair conducted by the Rev. Michael Donovan and burial will be in the St. Mary’s cemetery.  The body will be at the Easley Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

The pallbearers will be Dan Daly, Pat Reardon, William Malone, Felix Clark, Dick Johnson and William Ludden.

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MISS WILMA HALL, AGED 36, DIES AT LANCASTER

Funeral services for Miss Wilma Hall, who died at her home in Lancaster Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, will be held Friday afternoon at the family residence in Lancaster.  The services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. L. L. Gaither, of the Methodist church.  Burial was made in the cemetery there beside her father, the late W. P. Hall.

Miss Hall was born October 9, 1901, in Lancaster, the daughter of col. W. P. Hall and Sadie Hall, and had lived her entire life in Lancaster except for the years she was away in school and teaching.  She was 36 years of age.

She was educated in the public schools of Lancaster.  She spent one year at Stephens College, Columbia, and one at Drake University at Des Moines.  She received her. B. degree from the University of Missouri and her B. S from the Northeast Missouri State Teachers’ College at Kirksville.  At the Missouri University she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta and at Kirksville of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.

Miss Hall was well known in music circles in this section of the state, having specialized in violin and the teaching of music.  She had directed the music at the Methodist church in Lancaster for several years, and at the time of her death was supervisor of music in the public schools at Ottumwa, Ia., having 12 schools under her supervision.  Before going to Ottumwa she had taught in the schools at LaPlata, Milan, Brunswick, Downing and Lancaster.

Her death was due to pneumonia from which she had been suffering only a few days.  She came home from Ottumwa last Friday complaining of pleurisy but was able to be down town Saturday morning.  Her condition became critical the first of the week.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Sadie Hall, a sister, Mrs. William Bunch, of Keokuk, and a brother, William P., Jr., at home.  She was a niece of the late Mrs. C. E. Murrell, of Kirksville.

The late Col. Hall was a circus owner and dealer in horses and mules. –Kirksville Daily Express, April 7.

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MRS. THERON HALLADAY DIES HERE TODAY

Mrs. Theron Halladay, aged 43 years, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Adams, 105 East Burton avenue, at 12:15 this morning, following an illness of several months.  While she had been in poor health for several months, it was not until about seven weeks ago that she was confined to her bed.  Her death was the result of a complication of conditions.  She was very cheerful and patient up to the very last.

Mrs. Halladay was born in Adair county, just north of Kirksville, April 9, 1881, and has spent most of her life here.

Surviving her are her husband, Theron Halladay, one daughter, Mrs. V. W. Newman of Vandalia, Mo.; one son, J. W. Halladay of Kirksville; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Adams, one sister, Mrs. D. F. Turner of Kirksville and one brother, Sam Adams of San Francisco, Calif.

Funeral services have not yet been made.

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CHARLES HALLER DIES TODAY OF PNEUMONIA

Death of Former Jeweler First This Year of Influenza.

Charles Haller, a former jeweler of this city died at his home, 509 East Illinois street, at 9:30 this morning.  His death resulted from pneumonia following influenza.

He was born four miles north of Kirksville on Dec. 26, 1871.  At the time of his death he was 48 years, 1 month and 11 days old.  He has lived in Kirksville practically all his life.  Though a jeweler by trade, he has lately been working in the shoe factory.

He is survived by three half-brothers, E. J. Haller, of Kansas, W. D. Haller, of Ottumwa, Ia., and Frank Haller of Kirksville, and by two aunts, Mrs. Mollie Pierce and Miss Julia Haller, both of Kirksville.  With the last named aunt he made his home.

The funeral will be held at the house at 10 o’clock Monday morning.  Burial will take place in Bear Creek cemetery.

Charles Haller, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 07 Jan 1920, p. 1, col. 4

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Harry Haller Dies at Waterloo, Ia.

Word has been received here of the death of Harry E. Haller, 51, who died suddenly at his home in Waterloo, Ia., Friday.  He had lived here until about fourteen years ago.

Mrs. Esther Smith, employe at the Bank of Kirksville, and Mrs. Charley Kirk, of near Kirksville, sisters of Mr. Haller, returned from Waterloo yesterday.

Mr. Haller, who was an engineer on the W. C. F. and N. Railroad, became ill about a week ago.  Physicians were inclined to believe that death was caused by sleeping sickness.  While in Kirksville he was employed at the shoe factory here.

Mr. Haller is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Norma West, of California; and Elnora Haller, of Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Kirk, of Kirksville; and three brothers, Jacob M. Haller, Springfield, Mo.; Homer H. Haller, Paso Robles, Calif., and A. W. Haller, of Los Angeles, Calif.

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T. C. HALLER, 94, SOLDIER IN CIVIL WAR, DIES

Succumbed to Pneumonia at Home Here; Rites Tomorrow.

Thomas C. Haller, 94-year-old veteran of the Civil War, died at his home at 1002 South Davis street yesterday afternoon at 4:20 o’clock, at the result of an illness with pneumonia.

Although enfeebled by age to an extent that he left his home infrequently, he had been in his usual state of health until Friday.  He caught a cold which rapidly developed into pneumonia.

His death leaves only two survivors of the Civil War armies in Kirksville, George Wall Smith, 90, and James Shearer, 92.  Mr. Shearer has been ill for the past few weeks.

Funeral services for Mr. Haller will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. E. N. Garrett, district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  The body is to lie in state at the funeral home until time for the funeral.  Burial will be made in Highland Park Cemetery.

In Business When 17

Mr. Haller was born Dec. 22, 1840 on a farm near Circleville, O., a son of Jacob and Ann Elizabeth Hintzleman [sic] Haller.  His full name was Thomas Corven Haller.  The family migrated from Ohio to Greensburg, Ky., and subsequently by boat up the Mississippi River to Warsaw, Ill.

When 17 years of age, Haller struck out from home to make his way farther west.  He established himself in business at Leavenworth, Kan., but after two years closed out and went to Colorado to mine gold.  After two years in California Gulch, the war broke out and he enlisted in Company C, Second Regiment of the Colorado Cavalry.

His regiment marched all the way from Colorado to Missouri, escorting wagon trains, making skirmishes on Confederate troops and later engaging bushwackers [sic].

They chased Gen. Sterling Price southward to the Arkansas River, engaging his forces in battle at Maraduzani Mine, Creal and Newtonia.  Price made a stand at New Taney, where Haller’s horse was shot from under him.  The federals retreated and his troop was ordered to Leavenworth, whence it went on a northwestern expedition against Indians.

Came Here 70 Years Ago

After the war, Mr. Haller came to Missouri in 1865 and settled on a farm four miles north of Kirksville.  He was married in 1873 to Tabitha J. Wilkes and 11 children were born to them.  Mrs. Haller died in 1894 and in 1898 he was married to Sarah Tranmer, who also has preceded him in death.  In 1912 he was married to Mrs. Nancy J. Vaughn, who died in 1928.

In 1889 he went to Idaho to live but returned in 1907 and had lived here in retirement since that time.  He was commander of the Corporal Dix Post of the Grand Army of the Republic here, which curtailed its meetings about two years ago due to inability of it members to attend.  He was a member of the M. E. Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Esther Smith, Kirksville, and Mrs. Charles Kirk, of northeast of Kirksville; and four sons, H. E. Haller, Waterloo, Ia.; A. W. Haller, Buffalo, Wyo., H. C. Haller, Albion, Idaho, and J. M. Haller, Kirksville.  H. C. Haller has been here with his father the past four years.

One son, Howard, was killed in the Philippine insurrection, while serving in the United States army.

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George W. Halley Is Dead

Sam Halley received word last week of the death of his father, George Washington Halley, at his home at Houston, Texas County.  Mr. Halley had written but a few days before his death that he was coming to Novinger this month on a visit.

George Washington Halley was born in Ohio October 15, 1844.  He grew to manhood and when the Civil War broke out he enlisted in company F of the First Battalion of the 18th regular infantry of the union army.  He was captured and spent 528 days in the famous Andersonville prison.

At the close of the war he came to Missouri and settled on a farm north and west of Kirksville, now occupied by John Allen.

Mr. Halley moved to Texas county about 22 years ago.  He followed the calling of a farmer.

Mr. Halley’s first wife died about 22 years ago.  His second wife survives him.  There are five children surviving: Ben, living near Kirksville; Sam, of Novinger; Henry, of Texas County; Leonard and George Jr., of Texas county.  There is one great grand child, Dorothy Jean Sevits of Novinger.

George Washington Halley, from unknown newspaper, 13 Aug 1925, Thursday

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KILLED BY TRAIN.

Guy Halliburton, of Milan, Struck in Head by Overhead Bridge While Riding on Top of Freight Car.

Saturday morning the local freight out of Milan was so crowded with people coming to the circus at this place that some of the boys climbed on top of the cars to ride.  When the train reached the covered bridge this side of Stahl, Mr. Halliburton had his back turned and failed to see the bridge.  The other boys saw it, called for him to dodge but he failed to hear, with the above result.  His comrades caught the body and kept it from falling from the car.  He died in a short time and the remains were taken to Novinger, the nearest station, coroner called and an inquest held.

Guy was the 18 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Halliburton, and was a model young man, and will be greatly missed by his relatives and many friends in Milan.

Wesley Halliburton came over and had the remains taken to the home Saturday night, and the funeral was held Sunday afternoon, burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Guy Halliburton, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Aug 1906, p. 1, col. 3

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Death of C. F. Hamilton

C. F. Hamilton, an old and respected citizen, died at his home in Memphis, on Sunday, March 12, 1905, at 5 o’clock p.m., of paralysis.  The funeral took place from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. S. Foreman of the Presbyterian church.  the remains were then taken to Masonic cemetery where burial took place.

C. F. Hamilton was born at New Carlisle, Ohio, in 1843.  In 1870 he was married to Miss Martha Jacobs, at Springfield, Ohio.  In 1871 Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton moved to Memphis, Mo., where they resided until his death.

Mr. Hamilton united with the Presbyterian church in Memphis in February, 1873, and has lived a consistent Christian life.  On the 12th of September, 1903 just six months before his death, Mr. Hamilton was stricken with paralysis.  He lingered meantime in various stages, until the latter part of last week, when he suffered a second and more severe stroke, which resulted in his death.

The deceased is survived by the wife, four brothers and one sister.  Two of the brothers live at Munsey, Indiana, and the sister resides in Georgia.

The widow has the sincere sympathy of all the good people of our community in this hour of bereavement.

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Charles A. Hamilton Dies in Joplin at 83

Charles A. Hamilton, postmaster of Kirksville from 1897 to 1901, died about two weeks ago in Joplin, according to word received her, after an illness of several months.  He was 83 years old.

Mr. Hamilton was born in Knox County Jan. 1, 1861, and was reared in and near Edina.  After teaching in the Knox County schools he came to Kirksville in 1893.  He was connected with the Building and Loan Association here and after serving as postmaster he engaged in the real estate and abstract business.  Later he went to Carthage and then to Joplin where he was in the abstract business.

He leaves his wife, four daughters, Mrs. J. Harvey Swango, of Quincy, two living in California and one in New York, one brother, Dr. Emmett Hamilton, of Hannibal, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Curtis of Bozeman, Mont.  A son, Clifford Hamilton, preceded him in death.  He was a brother of the late Warren Hamilton.

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Sudden Death

On Saturday of last week, Jay Otis Hamilton, stepson of Chas. S. Martin, dropped dead of heart disease, while watching his little brothers playing marbles in the dooryard of his home, in this city.  The deceased was born in this county, March 31st 1867, and died March 7th 1885, aged 17 years 11 months and 6 days.

For some time he had been in poor health and had just recovered from a severe attack of Pneumonia.  His physician knew of his heart trouble and had advised his parents of his precarious condition in this respect, but still they were unprepared for the shock.  His father, the late Capt. Jerry Hamilton, died very suddenly of the same disease in Nov. 1878.

The funeral occurred on Sunday following, and a very large concourse of citizens and friends collected at the dwelling to tender their sympathy to the bereaved, and assist in paying the last tribute of respect to the departed.  It was an impressive scene as his roommates in the public school with slow and measured step filed into the room where their playmate and friend of the day before, lay, wrapt [sic] in the habiliments of death.  With them, he toiled and struggled in the school room for an education to fit him for the duties of life.  To him, life was just as sweet as to the sorrowing classmates who mournfully passed his silent bier, but time with his cruel scythe cut him down just as the book of life was opening up to view.

He was beloved by all who knew him, and his presence will not only be missed at home, where he was idolized, but in the public school, the Sunday school and town, where his manliness and sterling worth had won for him an enviable reputation.

Jay Otis Hamilton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Mar 1885, p. 3, col. 3

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Sudden Death

Our community was greatly shocked on Monday evening by the report that Capt. Jerry Hamilton had suddenly dropped dead while sitting in a chair at the supper table.  Although not in very good health for some time, Mr. Hamilton was attending his usual duties on Monday, and we noticed him on our streets after noon of that day, apparently as well as usual.  In the evening he went home, ate supper, pushed his chair back from the table, remarking that he believed he would call at the residence of his son-in-law, Chas. B. Leach- when his head dropped over and his body fell from the chair to the floor.  Dr. Parrish was at once called, but when he arrived Mr. H. was dead.  Heart disease is said to have been the cause.

Capt. Hamilton was well and favorably known in Scotland County as one of our best citizens- an upright, honorable, Christian gentleman, respected by all.  At the outbreak of the war Capt. H. enlisted in the 21st Missouri infantry, and by faithful service, bravery and efficiency as soldier was gradually promoted to the position of captain of Co. I., of which company he was commander at the close of the war.  Mr. H. was one of the proprietors of the Great Western flouring mills at this place.  He leaves a wife, four children and many relatives to mourn his loss. Never was the truth of the saying: – “In the midst of life we are in death” – more fully realized than in the sudden and sad death of Captain Hamilton.  His remains were followed to their last resting place-Masonic cemetery- on Wednesday, by a large and sympathizing concourse of friends.  The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in their severe and peculiarly sad affliction.

Capt. Jerry Hamilton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 20 Nov 1879, p. 3, col. 2

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Mr. Jodie Hamilton, of Texas Co., who was tried at Houston, Nov. 12, for the murder of the Parsons family, consisting of father, mother and three children, plead guilty and was sentenced to hang Friday, Dec. 21, 1906, about two months from the time he committed the crime.

Editor’s Note: Buried at Allen Cemetery, Raymondville, Texas County, Missouri, FindAGrave #19890947

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MRS. HAMILTON DIES; HAD BEEN ILL TWO YEARS

Active in community Service and Business Life.

Mrs. Mae DeWitt Hamilton, prominent in the social, civic and business circles of Kirksville, for many years, died early Sunday morning at her home, 1201 East Harrison street, following an illness of two years.

She was a daughter of Joseph C. and Elizabeth McCullough DeWitt and was born near Reger, in Sullivan county.  The family lived in Kirksville several years while the children attended the public schools and the State Teachers College.

She was married to Dr. Warren Burton Hamilton at her home near Reger in 1893 and has since made her home in Kirksville.  To this union one son, Arthur, was born.

Dr. Hamilton died in 1911 and Mrs. Hamilton then took charge of his extensive business affairs and proved herself a successful business women [sic].  She owned considerable property, some of it in the business district, was a stockholder in the Citizens National Bank and the Journal Printing Company, and was president of the latter institution.

She was an active member of the Sojourners Club, the Presbyterian church and several other organizations, and was greatly interested also in the Girl Scouts.  She has been credited with the organization of Girl Scouts here, and obtained the incorporation of the Kirksville group in the national organization.  She was also interested in home economics and was instrumental in getting it included in the course at the Kirksville State Teachers College and the public schools.  Mrs. Hamilton was also active and generous with her time and means in charity work.

Besides her son, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Wilson of Ness City, Kas., and Mrs. Eunice DeWitt Grigsby of Oakland, Calif., two brothers, Ernest DeWitt of San Francisco, and Dr. J. Wallace DeWitt, who is on the staff at the State Tuberculosis Hospital at Welmer, Calif., and two grandchildren, Warren Burton and Elizabeth May Hamilton of this city.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Davis Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the Christian Church, in the absence of the Presbyterian pastor.  Burial will be in the Llewellyn Cemetery.

The active pallbearers will be Dr. R. H. Still, Atty. George Junior England, Dr. J. E. Bigsby, Maurice Clark, Dr. Fred Still and Dr. Crawford Esterline.

The honoray [sic] pallbearers will be B. L. Bonfoey, Dr. Walter H. Ryle, Harry Jonas, Dr. Geroge M. Laughlin, Warner Mills, Karl Miller, Ethel Conner, Wilmont Reed, Frank Fulkerson, J. V. Anderson, Dean L. A. Eubanks and Atty. S. H. Ellison.

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MRS. HAMILTON DIED YESTERDAY IN MISSISSIPPI

Body of Former Resident Being Brought Here For Burial

Word of the death of Mrs. R. D. Hamilton, a former resident of Kirksville, at Hollandale, Miss.., was received here this morning.  The body is being brought to Kirksville for funeral services and burial, and is expected to arrive here tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Mrs. Hamilton died yesterday afternoon at Hollandale.  She was a sister of Mrs. W. P. Foster, of this city, and was here last May at the death of their mother, Mrs. Darrow.

Besides her husband, who was formerly postmaster of Kirksville, Mrs. Hamilton is survived by a son, Grant Hamilton, two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Kirkham and Mrs. Nellie Davis, both of Newcastle, Pa., a sister, Mrs. W. P. Foster, Kirksville, two brothers, Fred Darrow, Morrow, Mont., and Charles Darrow, St. Louis, Mrs. A. N. Gardner, of Kirksville, is a cousin and Miss Blanch Whitlow, a niece.

Funeral arrangements will probably not be completed until the arrival of the body.  The many friends of Mrs. Hamilton here join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

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Mrs. R. E. Hamilton Rites Here Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. R. E. Hamilton, former resident of Kirksville, will be held at 10:30 o’clock Monday morning at the Davis Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington street.  Burial will be in Highland Park cemetery.

She died Friday night in Joplin where her son, Dr. Eugene Hamilton, is located.  She had been ill since the death of her husband.

Mrs. Hamilton was the widow of Dr. R. E. Hamilton, a former dean and member of the faculty of the American School of Osteopathy, and also conducted a private practice here.  The family moved to Hannibal where Dr. Hamilton continued his practice.  He died about three years ago.

Mrs. Hamilton was a member of the Methodist Church.

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DR. R. EMMETT HAMILTON DIES TODAY, AGED 67

Taught Many Years in A.S.O.; Funeral in Hannibal.

Dr. R. Emmett Hamilton, 67, widely known osteopathic physician, and a resident of Kirksville for many years died this morning in Macon, according to word received from Hannibal, where he practiced the past sixteen years.  He had been in failing health for about two years and seriously ill for the past three weeks.

Funeral services will be held in Hannibal, but no date has been announced.

Dr. Hamilton served for more than twenty years on the faculty of the American School of Osteopathy and part of the time was dean of the school.  He specialized in diseases of the eye, ear nose and throat, and after he left here he practiced in that line in Hannibal.

Dr. Hamilton was born March 16, 1878 at Edina, the son of Henry S. and Margaret (Wiseman) Hamilton, and was brought to Adair county by his parents in 1884.  He was graduated from the Kirksville High school in 1894, from the Normal School in 1900 and then took graduate work in the University of Missouri and in the medical department of Chicago University.  He was graduated from the A. S. O. in 1904 and was then employed as a laboratory assistant.  He later served as registrar and in 1908 was dean of the faculty.  In August, 1911, he moved to St. Joseph to practice osteopathy, but returned to the faculty here a few years later.

He was married Dec. 2, 1903, to Katherine McMurry, of Kirksville, and two children were born of this union, a daughter, Virginia, who died 23 years ago, and one son, Capt. Eugene Hamilton, now serving with the U. S. Army medical corps in Australia.  Mrs. Hamilton also survives him.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Curtis, of Ft. Benton, Mont., one nephew, Arthur Hamilton, of Kirksville.  One sister and four brothers preceded him in death.  One of his brothers was the late C. A. Hamilton, one time postmaster of Kirksville, and another was the late Dr. Warren Hamilton.  One grandson, Wayne Robert Hamilton, son of Capt. Eugene Hamilton, is living with his mother at Peculiar, Mo.

Dr. Hamilton was a member of the Arch St. Methodist church at Hannibal and a member of the Masonic order.

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MRS. SARAH E. HAMILTON DIES AT AGE OF 93

Last Rites Will Be Held Here on Tuesday

Mrs. Sarah S. Hamilton, 93, of 710 North Elson, died Sunday morning in a Kirksville hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, where the body lies in state, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Nazarene Church.  Interment will be in the Bear Creek cemetery.

Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of James and Sophia (Aunspaugh) Phillips and was born in Adair county May 28, 1858.  She was married to J. A. Hamilton, Dec. 23, 1877 at La Plata, and five children were born to this marriage.  Mr. Hamilton died Sept. 22, 1931, and she was also preceded in death by one son, five brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Hamilton is survived by four children, Minnie, Charley, Everett and Elsea, all of Kirksville: one brother, William Phillips, of Kirksville, four sisters, Mrs. Mary Darnell, Kirksville, Mrs. Leroy (Hattie) Morgan, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Cyrus (Stella) Floyd, Novinger, and Mrs. Loyd (Myrtle) Floyd, Taylorville, Ill.; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Mrs. Hamilton in early life made her confession to God.  Bearers will be Eldon Hamilton, Douglas Hamilton, Wendell Hamilton, Carl Sites, Leslie Darnell and Richard Eggert.

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3 SUICIDES IN SCOTLAND COUNTY IN PAST WEEK

G. Mudge, Simon Hamiton, S. E. Smiley Shoot Selves

(From Memphis Democrat)

Early Friday morning George Mudge, a prominent farmer, who owned, and lived on what is known as the Shacklett farm, some 5 miles N. W. of Memphis, arose, made the fire in the cook stove, called his wife and the hired girl, took the milk pails, went to the barn, and in a short time, a shot was heard, and his lifeless body was found in a short time after.  It seemed that he had cocked the gun and hung the trigger guard over a nail on the gate, and placing the gun to his head, had thus pulled the trigger, the load tearing away the upper portion of his head.

Mr. Mudge came to Scotland County about a year ago, having purchased the Shacklett farm—one of the best improved farms in the community.  He was a man well thought of in the neighborhood.  It is known now that he was despondent at times and subject to melancholy.  Doubtless in one of these moods, he committed the act.

He leaves a wife and four children, a father and mother, the immediate members of his family to mourn his untimely death.  His body was shipped Monday to Ottumwa for burial, that city being his former home.

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Saturday afternoon, Simon Hamilton, a button cutter, who lived in West Memphis, shot himself through the head with a rifle, the ball entering his forehead and passing entirely through his head.  Ill health is supposed to be the cause of his rash act.

Hamilton was unmarried and lived with his aged parents here.  He was about 25 years of age.

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Stacy E. Smiley, a highly respected citizen of this community, aged about 63 years, committed suicide early on Thursday morning, March 25.  He got up before the rest of the family had arisen, built the fire and going to the barn he placed a muzzle of a shotgun in his mouth and discharged the gun by means of a piece of binder twine looped around the trigger and a stick which he evidently stepped on.  The family heard the report of the gun and upon investigation found the terribly mutilated body.

Mr. Smiley until the past several months, had always been a levelheaded man of quiet demeanor and cheerful disposition, fond of joking and enjoying lively company, but for some time his family and more intimate friends have noted a depression of spirit and at times loss of mental faculty and other evidences of a deranged mind.

He was intensely patriotic and the fact that he had two sons in the service overseas worried him a great deal. — Downing News.

Simon Hamilton, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Apr 1920, p. 1, col. 3, Thursday

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JOHN HAMLETT, 66 YEARS OLD, SUCCUMBS HERE

Funeral Services Will Be Held On Wednesday

John E. Hamlett, 66, of route 3, Kirksville, died in a Kirksville hospital Sunday night at 8:46.

He was born in Scotland county April 19, 1889, and was the son of Thomas R. and Sarah Elizabeth Kerr Hamlett.

On June 14, 1920, he was married to Gladys K, Reese and to this marraige [sic] two children were born.

Mr. Hamlett served in the army during World War I, serving most of his army career in France.  He attended the Normal School in Bloomfield, Iowa.  He was a member of the Methodist church and was also a former Mason.

Surviving are his wife, one son, Dale H. Hamlett of Albuquerque, N. M.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Ellis of Marion, Ind., and six grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral chapel of Davis and Davis Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. Romans Smith.  Burial will be in the Highland Park cemetery.

Bearers will be Edgar Gothard, Howard Penn, Morlin McClain, William Fortney, Jake Mulford and Birthel Collop.

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T. R. Hamlett of Mt. Sterling Dies Here

T. R. Hamlett of Mt. Sterling, Ia., a former resident of Scotland County, Mo., and father of J. E. Hamlett of near Kirksville, died Saturday in a hospital in Kirksville.  He was 83 years of age and had been in ill health for several months.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 24, at the Prairie View Church near Memphis, and burial will be made in the church cemetery.  The Masonic Lodge of Memphis will conduct the burial rites.

Besides his son here he leaves another son who lives at Council Bluffs, Ia., and three daughters, who live in the West.  His wife died eleven years ago.

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ELLEN HAMMER, 88 YEARS OLD, IS DEAD HERE

Mother of L. J. Hammer; Funeral to Be at McFall, Mo.

Mrs. Ellen Hammer, 88, died at 6:45 Sunday morning in a Kirksville hospital.  The body was taken to the Greening Funeral Home in Clarence to remain until Tuesday morning when it is to be taken to McFall, Mo., for funeral services and burial.  Services will be held at two o’clock.

She is survived by one son, L. J. Hammer, 112 W. Hickory, Kirksville agent for the Burlington Railroad; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Stokes, of Butler, Mo., and Mrs. Charley Polkinghorn, of Venice, Calif.; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was the widow of E. O. Hammer, a one-time editor of a McFall newspaper.  Two daughters also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hammer spent the early part of her life at McFall but had made her home in this vicinity for a number of years.  She was a member of the McFall Methodist Church.

Ellen Hammer, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville, 20 Oct 1952, p. 7, col. 6

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DOWNING RESIDENT DIED

Mrs. J. L. Hammond Died at Kirksville Hospital, March 29

Mrs. J. L. Hammond, 79, resident of Downing, died at a Kirksville hospital Thursday, Mar. 29.  Mrs. Hammond had been in failing health for about a year.

Mrs. Hammond was the daughter of William and Mary Record North and was born in Scotland county, June 14, 1871.  She was married to R. P. Allen and two children were born to them.  Mr. Allen died about fifteen years ago.  She was later married to J. L. Hammond.

Surviving are her husband, one son, Otis Allen and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Redding, both of Downing; six grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one brother, Ira North of Wyaconda.

Mrs. Hammond was a member of the Presbyterian church.

Funeral services were held from the Peoples Church in Downing, Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. L. E. Schudle and burial was in the Downing cemetery.

Body bearers were her grandsons and flower girls were her granddaughters.

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J. D. Hanan died Friday, the 7th inst. Saturday morning.  Rev. Boon, of Novelty, Mo., was phoned for.  He, in the company with Mrs. Boon and daughter, Flida, reached here Sunday evening, and preached Mr. Hanan’s funeral Monday at 11 a.m. at Mr. Moriah Church.  In the death of Mr. Hanan the county, has lost a good citizen, the community in which he lived, a friend.

J. D. Hanan, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 13 Jan 1898, p. 2, col. 3, Granger Column

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IDA S. HANCOCK, 83, SUCCUMBS NEAR BRASHEAR

In Failing Health Over a Year; Last Rites to be Sunday

Mrs. Ida Steele Hancock, 83, a resident of the Brashear community all her life, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Patterson, near Brashear.  She had been in failing health for more than a year.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the United Brethren church, conducted by the Rev. G. D. Hammantree [?], and interment will be in Brashear cemetery.  The body will be at the Easley Funeral Home until the hour for the services.

Mrs. Hancock was the daughter of William H. and Mary Spencer Steele and was born near Brashear Oct. 13, 1866.  She was married April 27, 1882, to William David Hancock, and eight children were born to the union, four dying in early childhood.  Her husband died May 14, 1941.

She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Elmer, (Nova) Patterson, Mrs. Frank (Vesta) Riley and Mrs. Clarence (Eva) Payne, all of Brashear, and one son, Clarence H. Hancock, of Brashear.  She She [sic] also leaves ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  Two sisters preceded her in death.

She had been a member of the United Brethren church for many years.

The bearers will be Willie Mahaffey, Owen James, Wayne Walters, Sam Adkins, Gayle Platz and Robert Zinn.

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WILLIAM DAVID HANCOCK, 81, OF BRASHEAR, DIES

In Failing Health Past Year; Funeral Tomorrow.

Special to the Daily Express.

Brashear, Mo., May 15—William David Hancock, 81 years of age, died at the family home in Brashear yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock.  He had been in failing health the past year and seriously ill the past three days with uremic poisoning.

Mr. Hancock was born April 8, 1860, in Lee County Iowa, the son of Isaac and Rachel Cragg Hancock, natives of Indiana.  He came to Missouri when 21 years of age and worked as a farmhand near Brashear for two years.  He was married to Miss Ida Steele, April 27, 1882.  To this marriage eight children were born, four dying in early childhood.  He is survived by his widow, one son, and three daughters, Clarence Hancock, Mrs. Elmer Patterson, and Mrs. Frank Riley, all of Brashear, and Mrs. Clarence Payne of Kirksville; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister and four brothers, Mrs. Nellie Brown, Willard Hancock and Norman Hancock of Keokuk, Ia., Edward Hancock and Freemont Hancock of Montrose, Ia.

Mr. Hancock bought a farm 2 miles west of Brashear soon after his marriage and lived there until 1935, when he sold the farm to his son and with his wife moved to Brashear where he has lived since.  He had been a member of the United Brethren Church of Brashear for sixty years.

The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the United Brethren Church in Brashear, conducted by Rev. Paul E. Thompson.  Burial will be in the Brashear cemetery.

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MRS. LENA HAND DIES; FUNERAL ON SATURDAY

Native of Germany Was 77; Came Here from Brashear

Mrs. Lena Magdaline Hand, 77, of 1401 S. Orchard, died Wednesday evening in a Kirksville hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, where the body lies in state, Saturday morning at ten o’clock conducted by Rev. Romans Smith, pastor of the First Christian Church in Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet cemetery near Green City.

Mrs. Hand was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Metgzer and was born May 21, 1874 at Darmstead, Germany.  She was married to Charles W. Hand in September, 1886, at Corydon, Iowa, and one son was born to this marriage.

She is survived by her husband; the son, E. E. Hand, Denver, Colo.; one brother, John Phillip Metgzer, Darmstead, Germany, and three grandchildren.

She was a member of the Christian Church at Green City, and Camp No. 1109 of the Rayal Neighbors of America at Green City.

Mrs. Hand came to America when she was ten years old and made her home with relatives on a farm north of Corydon, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Hand are well known in the telephone business, having operated the telephone exchange at Green Castle and Green City.  Later they purchased the Brashear Telephone Company and operated the business until they moved to Kirksville some fourteen years ago.

Bearers will be: Carrol Bell, Floyd Vincent, Walter Turner, Orval Gleason, Ben Ownbey and Francis Henry.

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Fred Hane Dies Suddenly On Way To See Doctor

Fred Morris Hane died very suddenly Sunday, November 14, at the age of 44.  He was born August 15, 1910, in Quincy, Ill., and was the son of John and Maud Hane.  His father preceded him in death in 1938.

Mr. Hane came to Scotland County as a young man and spent the rest of his life on a farm north of Hitt.

Mr. Hane and Miss Vesta Baker of Memphis were married September 14, 1933.  Four children were born to them, Doris, who died in infancy, Dorothy, Donald and Fred, Jr., all of the home.

He leaves his wife and three children, his mother, Mrs. Maud Hane; one sister, Mrs. Eva Wachter of La Mesa, Calif.; two brothers, John of Ruston, La.; and Carl of Quincy; one niece, Mrs. Arlyn Silvis of San Diego, Calif.; and one nephew, Dr. Kenton Wachter of La Mesa, Calif.

Funeral services were held at Richland Baptist church Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. by Rev. F. W. Varner.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Crawford McWilliam, Mrs. Ross Tucker, Lee Billups and Clyde Tippett, accompanied by Mrs. William McWilliam.

Pallbearers were Ray Monroe, Robert Riney, Waldo McWilliam, Junior Shelley, Chester Graham and Kinney Cossel.

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Father of Mrs. John Adkins Dies

Hiram E. Hanel, 77, of near Unionville, died last night from complications of disease.  He was the father of Mrs. John Adkins here.

The funeral is to be Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the Mt. Harmony Church.  Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery.

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WILLIAM H. HANES

William Henry Hanes, son of Peter and Rachel Hanes, was born on a farm near Edina in Knox county, Mo., June 30, 1857, and died May 23, 1938, at 12:45 a.m., after an illness of three years, at his home in Memphis.

We [He] was united in marriage with Molley Fox March 20, 1881, and to this union one daughter was born.  His wife preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage with Helen Forbes [Frobes] on February 28, 1893 and to this union three daughters were born.  Grace precede him in death.

He leaves to mourn his passing Helen Hanes, his wife; and three daughters, Blanch Forbes of San Pedro, Calif.; Gladis Diell Beloit, Wis.; Pauline Sweeney, Memphis, Mo. and six grand children.

Nine grandchildren, Guy, Agnes and Albert Frobes preceded him in death.  The living grand children are Mrs. William Newton, Helen Frobes, Leo Froges, San Pedro, Calif., Henry Frobes, Watertown, S.D., Harold Diehl and Max Diehl of Beloit, Wisconsin; one great grandchild, Mary Helen Newton and his many loyal friends.

Services from his home in Memphis at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.  R.W. M. Feay in charge of the services.

Singers Mrs. Mea Burns, Miss Fay Chappell and Donna Chappell was the pianist.

The burial was in Edina, Mo., and body bearers were Carl Nellis, Walter McPherson, J.E. Luther, Earl Smith, W.E. Wilsey and John Shanes.

William Henry Hanes, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 26 May 1938, p. 1, col. 4

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Died.

The many friends of Dr. Hankins and wife were made sad by the death of their little son, Leland, who died July 28, 1902.  He was born Dec. 30, 1900, and had he lived to the 30th of July would have been nineteen months old.  Little Leland was a bright [unreadable] fellow and was petted and loved by everyone who knew him, and will be missed and mourned by a large circle of friends as well as in the home.  Dr. Hankins and wife have the sympathy of many relatives and friends in their sad bereavement.  Leland was sick only eleven days but he suffered intensely and was patient through it all.  Dr. Hankins had the counsel of three other physicians and all that is known in medical science was done but to no avail.  It was God’s will to take him and we must submit.

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MRS. ANGIE S. HANKS, AGED 76, DIES AT GIBBS

In Failing Health Past Six Months; Funeral Wednesday.

Mrs. Angie Hanks, aged 76 years, died at her home in Gibbs, Sunday evening at 8:30.  She had been in failing health the past six months.  She suffered a paralytic stroke last Friday and gradually grew worse.

Mrs. Hanks was the daughter of Jordan and Mary Davidson Sublette and was born near Hunnewell, Mo., August 7, 1862.  She was married to Warner Hanks, March 21, 1883.  To this marriage five children were born.  One daughter, Grace died in early childhood.  Surviving are three sons and one daughter; C. A. Hanks and Mrs. Myrtle Joslin, of Port Orchard, Wash., J. V. Hanks, of Brashear, and Leland Hanks, of Jefferson City.  She also leaves four grandchildren.  Her husband died July 1, 1927.  Mrs. Thomas Tuggle, who died at La Plata, Sept. 22, 1925, was her sister.

For the first few years of her married life Mrs. Hanks lived on a farm north of Locust Hill.  Then they bought a farm adjoining Old Wilsontown where they lived until the death of her husband, after which she moved to Gibbs where she made her home until her death, with the exception of four years spent with her children in the state of Washington.

Mrs. Hanks united with the Christian Church fifty years ago under the ministry of the Rev. J. W. Davis.  She was a charter member of the Star Christian Church.  After moving to Gibbs she placed her membership in the church there.  She was active in all church work.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Gibbs Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Perley Lind, of Queen City.  Burial will be made in the Wilsontown Cemetery.  The pallbearers will be Wise Garlock, Albert Coons, George B. Easley, Ed McVey, Charles Martin and Albert Sykes.  The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home in Brashear until Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock when it will be taken to her home in Gibbs where it will lie in state until time for the funeral.

Her son and daughter from Port Orchard, Wash., are on their way to attend the funeral.

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Died at Maryville, Missouri

Clarence Hanks, 70, farmer living nine miles south of Ravenwood, died unexpectedly at 4 p.m., June 24, at his home where he had lived 35 years.

He was born February 7, 1881, in the Harmony neighborhood and was married March 15, 1903 in Memphis, to Iva Kerr, who survives.  Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Hugh Connell, Ft. Worth, Texas; Mrs. H. L. Koesee, West Plains, Mo., and Mrs. Z. F. Pfost, Maryville, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Hanks were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at the Price funeral home in Maryville and burial was at Ravenwood.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cone and Mrs. Newell Baker attended the funeral from here.

Clarence Hanks, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 5 Jul 1951, p. 1, col. 1

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–Mrs. J. C. Hanks died of the infirmities of old age at her home near Hitt Dec. 31, 1903, aged 86 years and seven months.  She was one of the pioneers of the county, highly respected and esteemed by all who knew her.  Funeral services were held at Hitt, the 2nd inst.  Rev. H. D. Thompson, of this city, officiating, after which the body was laid to rest in the Hitt cemetery by the side of her late husband.  Her obituary, prepared by the officiating minister, is promised us for next week.

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Sarah Russel Dies In Arbela

Sarah Ella Russel was born in Wayne County, Ohio, January 5, 1860.  Departed this life August 5, 1921.  She was married to David B. Hanks of Decatur, Ill., December 28, 1911 at her home in Arbela. 

She was the oldest daughter of Robert and Jane Russel, who preceded her to the Holy Land.

She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, her brothers and sisters: Robert Ben Russel of Havre, Montana; Maggie Toombs, Apache, Okla.; Henry N. Russel, of Gorin, Mo.; Emley Jane Craven, of Arbela, Mo.; Charles G. Russel, of Arbela, Mo.; Peter I. Russel of Meridian, Idaho.  One sister died in infancy.  She also leaves a number of nieces and nephews.

She was a good Christian woman, like a mother to her brothers and sisters, besides being a mother to the niece she raised, Lela Goff.

Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, August 7, at the Arbela M. E. Church in the presence of a great number of friends.  The services were conducted by her pastor, James R. Schultz, and interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Sarah Ella (Russel) Hanks, Memphis, Missouri, Missouri, 11 Aug 1921, p. 1, col. 5

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I.G. HANLIN, 72, DIES NEAR FEGLEY TODAY

Funeral Wednesday Afternoon at Hazel Creek Church.

Isaac Granville Hanlin, 72 year old resident of the Fegley neighborhood, died at 4 o’clock this morning.  He had been in poor health for some time but had been seriously ill for only a week or ten days.

The deceased was born in Adair County on Dec. 7, 1866, a son of Patrick and Nancy Hanlin, and lived in the northern part of the county.  He has lived on one farm for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, and six children, Charles R. and James W. Hanlin and Mrs. Lennie Lee of Novinger, Alva O. Hanlin of Waterloo, Ia., and Joseph L. and Elmer R., at home; also two sisters, Mrs. Martha Briddle and Mrs. Mary Findling of Kirksville.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Hazel Creek Church at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. L. L. Mikel with burial in the Hazel Creek Cemetery.

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Isabelle T. Hanna Dies At Age of 76

Isabelle Tracy Hanna, 76, passed away April 19, 1972, at Dallas Hospital Dallas, Oregon.  She was born June 23, 1895, a daughter of Charles William and Mary Ellen Apgar Tracy.

In 1912 she united in marriage with Pearl Thommen.  To this union six children were born.

She was married to Glen McPherson in 1934.

In 1965 she was married to Walter Hanna of Oregon.

She is survived by five sons and one daughter; Rex, Mt. Sterling, Ia.; Clyde, Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Dolores Godwin, Lakehurst, N. J.[;] Chester[,] Kansas City; Russel[,] Monmouth[,] Oregon and Max of San Antonio[,] Texas, three sisters; Mrs. Ruby Forsythe of Centerville, Iowa; Mrs. Jeanette Winn of Queen City[,] Mo.; Mrs. Wanda Crabtree of Rutledge, Mo.; two brothers; Carl Tracy of Centerville, Iowa; and Billie Tracy; two brother-in-laws [sic] and one sister-in-law, twenty five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services were from the Gerth and Baskett Chapel in Memphis Mo., Saturday April 22nd at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating.  Body bearers were nephews of Mrs. Hanna.  Interment was in the Memphis Cemetery.

Isabelle Tracy Hannan, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 27 Apr 1972

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MRS. J. HANNAH, AGED 74, DIES AT HURDLAND

Lifelong Resident of Knox Co. Succumbs to Heart Ailment.

Special to The Daily Express.

Hurdland, Mo., April 7—Mrs. James Hannah, 74 years of age, died this morning at 11 o’clock at her home in Hurdland.  She had been in failing health several years with a heart ailment and had been seriously ill since December.  Her death, however, was sudden and unexpected.

Mrs. Hannan was born in Knox County, Missouri, Nov. 9, 1866, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Fisher, and was a member of a family of six children.  She was married to James Hannah in September 1888.  To this union seven children were born, two dying in infancy, and one son, Carlisle Hannah, died in 1935.  Her husband preceded her in death, Dec. 10, 1927.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Josie Hall, of Hurdland, and by Mrs. Marie James of Des Moines, and two sons, Lloyd Hannah of Edina, and Dale of the home.  She is also survived by one brother, T. J. Fisher, of Hurdland, and two sisters, Mrs. Foster Sherwood of LaBelle, and Mrs. George Shumate of New Florence.  Two sisters also preceded her in death, Mrs. James Ballinger, who died in 1922, and Mrs. Ira Wickham in 1933.

Mrs. Hannah had spent her entire life in Knox County.  She had lived on a farm five miles southeast of Hurdland until seven years ago when she moved to Hurdland.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Hurdland Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. S. E. Botsford.  Burial will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.

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 MRS. S. HANSEN AN OLD RESIDENT DIES IN NEW YORK

It was with sincere regret we are called upon to chronicle the death of an old resident of this city – Mrs. S. Hansen.  Although she has been in a critical condition for several months with cancer, yet it was a shock to her many friends in this city when word came of her demise at the home of her neice [sic] in Gloversville, New York, where she had resided the past few months.

For over fifty years she was a resident of Memphis and saw and helped in the moral up building of this city.  Because of her christian character she was a factor in this growth.  The writer, while on the church board with her, has repeatedly heard her report upon the sick and needy of the town – how she visited the sick and suffering out of the church as well as in, and contributed as well as she could financially toward their recovery, and nursed them and prayed with them.  The influence of the life of this christian woman can never be measured on earth, but she is enjoying her reward in Heaven.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Hansen sold the family home and boarded at the Kinney Hotel until fast failing health caused her to remove to the home in New York.  That her heart was here was evident in that she kept in close touch with the happenings among her friends in Memphis.

Dr. Hansen brought the body back to the old home town, Memphis, arriving Friday morning of last week.  The undertaker in charge, Mr. J.H. Mulch, met them at the station and conveyed the body to the home of her old friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Simington, from where at 2:30 the same afternoon it was taken to the First Methodist Church where her pastor, Dr. Chase, conducted the funeral services.

The pall bearers were Geo. Simon, H.H. Jones, A. Ammerman, H.G. Gillespie, L.C. Combs, and J.J. Zumsteg.  Interment was made in the Memphis Cemetery, beside the body of her life companion of so many years.

Catherine Norton, now Mrs. Catherine Hansen, was born May 10, 1840 at Sharon, New York where she grew to womanhood.

In 1864 in Sharon, New York she was married to Sanford Hansen.  Two children were born in New York. Florence, the only daughter, died in infancy.  In 1869 they moved to Memphis, Missouri and Elmer, their second child died two years later.  After a few years another child, Edward, was born, who survives both his parents, living at Pittsburg, Penn. and is a member of the D.O. medical fraternity.

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen made their home in Memphis, Missouri for over fifty years and had been Methodists in early life in New York so immediately upon their arrival here they placed ther [sic] letters in the First M.E. Church of Memphis, Mo.

Mrs. Hansen was for years a steward on the Official Board of the church and occupied many positions of care taking and trust both in the church and P.E.O. society of which she was a member as long as she remained with us.

But the fatal disease which seized its self upon her caused her to seek medical assistance in the state of her birth.  Death proved the only relief – She passed to her beautiful home in Heaven, March 15, 1921 in Gloversville, New York.

Our memory of her will ever be, that she was a patient enduring Christian and won her reward through great suffering, by her belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Time conquers all and time we must obey.” “Death that teaches with out a tongue, the lonely emblem of what the bustle of mankind must come to at last.  The memorial of the proud, the beautiful, and the brave.” S.G.C.

Catherine (Norton) Hansen, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Mar 1921, p. 1, col. 1

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JUDGE W. L. HARBIDGE IS DEAD

Elected Member of County Court For Four Terms

Judge W. L. Harbidge, well known Scotland county farmer and stock man and former member of the Scotland county court, died at the Laughlin hospital, Kirksville, Sunday, November 6, at 6:40 p.m.

The body was brought to Memphis.  A short funeral service was conducted by Rev. G. Lolin Eaton, pastor of the Christian church, at the Payne chapel in Memphis, Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock, after which the body was taken to Cantril where services were held at 2 o’clock at the Christian church and interment was in the Cantril cemetery.

Pall bearers were Chas. E. Peck, Linn Pulliam, Lee Hardman, George W. Moore, Lloyd Lancaster and Joe Purvis.

Graveside services were under the auspices of the Cantril Masonic lodge of which deceased was a member.

Judge Harbidge suffered a stroke of paralysis on the east side of the square Thursday afternoon, Oct. 27, about 5 o’clock and a few days later was taken to the hospital.

Judge Harbidge was an active Democrat and was elected member of the county court from the Western District five terms of two years each.  He was elected in 1930, 1938, 1940, 1942 and 1944.

Besides the window [sic], Mrs. Lulu M. Harbidge of the home; Mr. Harbidge is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tucker of Tucson, Arizona, and four grandchildren, Richard Scott, Columbia, Mo., and Carol, Wesley and James Lee Tucker of Tucson.

Born on a farm near Lawn Ridge, January 1, 1873, he was the youngest of a family of five sons and one daughter, children of the late John W. and Jane M. Harbidge.

Educated in Scotland county rural schools and attending the old Memphis Business College, Lee Harbidge grew to manhood here where he amassed a wide circle of friends who mourn his death.

United in marriage April 29, 1894, to Miss Lulu M. Houk at the home of her parents at Azen, the young couple remained on a farm near Memphis where one son, John, was born, who died in young manhood.

Moving to Cantril, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Harbidge entered the mercantile business where they remained for several years.  A daughter, Edna May, was born there.  Selling the business there, the family moved to Pulaski.  After remaining in Pulaski for several years, the family sold their interests there and moved to Colorado and California where they remained for a short time, returning to Missouri in 1924.

Judge Harbidge entered business in Memphis, operating a poultry store for a short time.  Selling the store, he purchased extensive farm lands in Scotland county and remained here.

Always a quiet and unassuming man, Mr. Harbidge devoted the remainder of his life to managing his farms and helping his follow man.

Called to Memphis by the serious illness of Mr. Harbidge was his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tucker and Mr. Tucker, of Tucson; his nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Glen F. Harbidge, Ontario, Calif.; Richard Scott, grandson of Columbia, and Mrs. Emma Kessel of McLouth, Kansas, sister of Mrs. Harbidge.

Others here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffith, New London, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Buz Maddox and son, St. Louis; Mrs. Lucy Ingram and Mrs. L. M. Barnes, Columbia, Mo.; Mrs. Duff Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bartholomew and son, Keosauqua; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Osterberg, Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. Eston W. Jones, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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JOHN E. HARBUR IS DEAD

Funeral Services at Gerth & Baskett’s Yesterday Afternoon

Funeral services for John E. Harbur were conducted at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. G. Lolin Eaton, pastor of the Christian church.  Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.

Pall bearers were Arthur Drummond, Carl Fehr, Roy McHugh, Chas. Hudson, Ed. Brookhart and Freal Hudson.  Music was by the Chappell sisters, with Mrs. Ruth Platter at the piano.

Mr. Harbur died at the state hospital at Fulton, Mo., Monday, April 11.  He was born in Scotland county on July 30, 1863, being 85 years of age last July.

He spent most of his life on the farm[.]  The last 25 years was spent in Memphis.

On August 23, 1883, he was married to Mary Jane Brookhart, who passed away Feb. 27

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Marion Harbur Services Held

Marion Malone Harbur was born September 15, 1896, at Gorin, Missouri.  At an early age, he united with the United Brethren Church of Brashear, Missouri.

On March 14, 1943, Mr. Harbur was united in marriage with Sylvia Priebe.  To this union one daughter, Patricia Sue, was born.

Survivors include his wife Sylvia of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Murrell, a granddaughter, Kimberly Renee Murrell, a son-in-law, William Murrell, all of Kirksville; and one brother, Leo Harbur of West Amana, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at the Etna Methodist church, Sunday, November 30, 1969, at 3:30 p.m.  The Rev. Barbara Barnett and Rev. John Gooch officiated.  Burial was in the Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Missouri.  Musicians were Jodie Barnett and Janet Peterson.  Body bearers were Lloyd Lancaster, Paul Forrester, Bob Moore, Phil Hinds, Rudolph Dieterich, and Dan Hinds.

Marion Malone Harbur, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 4 Dec 1969, p. 5, col. 7

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Mrs. W. A. Harbur Rites Here Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. W. A. (Martha) Harbur, 75, who died at her home near Gorin Saturday afternoon, will be held at the First Baptist Church here Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral rites.  Interment will be in Highland Park cemetery.

She was born Martha Virginia Shanes, daughter of Marion M. and Adelaide Shanes, on the farm near Gorin where she died, on Sept. 30, 1877.  She was married to W. Ambrose Harbur March 13, 1895, and six sons were born to them, three of whom preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband, three sons, Marion, of Granger, Lee, of West, Iowa, and Albert of Gorin, one granddaughter and one brother, Lloyd M. Shanes, of Gorin.

For some fifteen years Mrs. Harbur and her family lived on a farm about three miles northeast of Brashear after which they purchased a farm north of Kirksville in the Porter district.  Retiring from that farm they moved to Kirksville where they engaged in business a few years, then moved back to the farm near Gorin.

While living near Brashear she was a member of the United Brethren Church and after moving to Kirksville and vicinity, she placed her membership with the First Baptist Church here.

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MRS. J. E. HARBUR FUNERAL

Services Were Held at Gerth & Baskett’s Yesterday

Funeral services for Mrs. John E. Harbur were held at the Gerth & Baskett funeral parlor in Memphis yesterday morning at 10:30 o’clock and were conducted by Rev. W. M. Feay, pastor of the Christian church.  Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.

The pall bearers were Louie Harker, Ira C. Huggans, Roy Van Dyke, Hubert Green, Wayne Harbur and Kenneth Harbur.

Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. Elza Burns sang, Miss Donna L. Chappell playing the accompaniments.

Mrs. Harbur was born in Scotland county near Arbela on July 18, 1861.  She died at her home in east Memphis, Sunday, Feb. 27th, at 7:45 p.m.

For many years Mr. and Mrs. Harbur lived southeast of Memphis in the Oak Ridge neighborhood but moved to Memphis a few years ago where they have since resided.

Mrs. Harbur’s maiden name was Mary Jane Brookhart.  She was married at Memphis on August 23, 1883, to John E. Harbur.

She is survived by the husband, one daughter, Miss Gladys M. Harbur and one sister, Mrs. Cynthia Brookhart, also three nieces, Mrs. Ruby Harker, Mrs. Opal Stuckey and Okle Green, and one nephew, Edward Brookhart.

Mrs. Harbur was a member of the Salem Christian church.

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W. C. HARDEN DIES SUDDENLY THIS MORNING

Former Milan Farmer; Funeral Sunday at Winigan.

William Calvin Harden, 75 years old, died at the home of his son, Frank, 1902 South Orchard Street, this morning.  He had been in declining health for some time due to heart trouble and asthma and succumbed while sitting up and drinking some coffee.

Mr. Harden had lived in Kirksville since 1924.  Previously he was a farmer for over thirty years in the Milan vicinity.

Born Feb. 16, 1863 in Tennessee, he was married to Martha Walker.  To this union were born three children, Louise Baldridge, of Kansas City; Walter Harden, Greencastle, and a son who preceded him in death.  His wife also died many years ago.

After coming to Missouri he was married to Esther Ann Tipton De. 13, 1891 and ten children were born to them, Marion, Frank, Harvey and McKinley, all of Kirksville; Mrs. Carl Teter, Los Angeles; Mrs. Ed McGrath, Mrs. Leonard Davis and Mrs. Albert McKin, all of Kirksville.  Mrs. Esther Tipton Harden and two children, Lee and Ella, also are dead.

A short funeral will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Sunday morning at 9:30.  Regular funeral services will be at the Winigan Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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DRS. BOHRER ATTEND FUNERAL OF AUNT

Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Bohrer and Rev. E. L. Knight, of Kirksville, and Dr. J. D. Bohrer, of Green City went to Monroe City today to attend the funeral of Drs. Bohrer’s aunt, Mrs. Emily Bohrer Hardesty, who died Monday at Levering Hospital in Hannibal.  She fractured her hip in a fall about five weeks ago.  She was 86 years of age and was the last of a family of seven children.  She was the mother of Paul L. Hardesty, of New York City, a former resident of Kirksville and student at the Teachers College.  Her husband, George T. Hardesty, died in 1915.

The funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon in the Christian Church in Monroe City.  The service was in charge of Rev. E. L. Knight, assisted by the Rev. Earl Kinder, pastor of the Christian church in Monroe City.

Emily (Bohrer) Hardesty, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Aug 1937, p. 3, col. 2, Wednesday

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MRS. LUCINDA HARDIN, 91, DIES AT NOVINGER

Funeral To Be Held At Jewell Sunday Afternoon.

Mrs. Lucinda Jane Willis Hardin, 91 years old, died yesterday evening at the home of a nephew, J. O. Miller, near Novinger.

The funeral will be held at the Jewell Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. C. M. Dauber.  The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

Mrs. Hardin was born in Randolph County, Mo., March 19, 1848.  She came to Adair County at the age of nine years and had made her home here continuously since that time, the past seven years with her nephew.  She resided in the Jewel vicinity fifty-seven years and was a charter member of the Jewel Church.

She was married to J. W. Hardin Dec. 9, 1866 ant three children were born, two daughters and one son.  The daughters and her husband preceded her in death.

Surviving is the son, James Hardin, of Novinger, and one half-brother, W. M. Willis, of Novinger.

Pallbearers at the funeral and burial services will be Roscoe Galyen, Cyrus Floyd, Everett Adams, Charles Crow, Lewis Crow and Glen Beltzer.

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Was born in Sweden, in 1867

Alvin Hardine Died at County Home Saturday

Alvin Hardine died at the county home Saturday, March 16. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.M. Feay at the Gerth & Baskett Funeral Parlor Sunday morning at 9:30. Interment was in the Memphis Cemetery. He had been ill a few weeks.

He was born in Sweden on March 1, 1867, and came to this country when thirteen years of age. He lived in Illinois and Missouri, having lived in Scotland County the past 45 years. He was married to Dollie McDaniel, who survives. He also leaves two brothers, Gus Hardine and Jess Hardine of Mexico, Missouri.

Alvin Hardine, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 21 Mar 1940

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HARRY HARDING, 72 YEARS OLD, IS DEAD HERE

Funeral Services Monday Morning For Iowa Native

Harry Roscoe Harding, 72, died Saturday afternoon in a Kirksville hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Monday morning at 10:30 a. m.  Interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.

Mr. Harding was the son of Winfield Scott and Amanda (Pancoast) Harding and was born Dec. 22, 1880, at Redfield, Iowa.  He was married Oct. 3, 1902, to Nettie Mae Fee at Mason City, Iowa, and to this marriage four children were born.

Mr. Harding is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Clere Weaver, Indianola, Iowa; two sons, Scott La Verne Harding, Los Angeles, Calif., and W. E. Harding, Kirksville; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter and one brother.

He was a member of the Methodist Church.

Mr. Harding came to Kirksville from Iowa about 12 years ago, and was employed by the Bailey Limestone Co., until he retired recently.

Bearers will be Ernest Whittom, Floyd Vincent, George Smith, Kenneth Whittom, Clyde Kelsey and Clarence Freeman.

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Services Held Today For Evah Hardinger

Green City, Mo., Dec. 10, (Special)—Miss Evah Hardinger, 59, Sullivan County resident, died at her farm home northwest of Green City, Wednesday evening at nine o’clock.  Miss Hardinger had been an invalid for the past thirty years and bedfast the past year and was cared for by her sister, Miss Orpha Hardinger.

Funeral services were held at the Mt. Pleasant Church west of Green City this afternoon conducted by Rev. E. V. Campbell, pastor of the Green City Methodist Church.  Interment was in the Hawkeye Cemetery.

She was the daughter of James and Mary (Strosnider) Hardinger, and was born Aug 29, 1889, on the farm where she lived her lifetime.

She is survived by two sisters, Miss Orpha, of the home and Mrs. Edith Wallace, of Unionville; one brother, Harrison Hardinger, who lives near the home place; three nieces and two nephews.

Evah Hardinger, Kirksville, Missouri, Funeral, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Dec 1948, p. 5, col. 2, Friday

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MRS. JENNIE HARDISTER, 73, DIES HERE

Suffered Stroke Of Paralysis Eight Weeks Ago.

Mrs. Jennie Short Hardister, 73 years old, died last night at 12:30 o’clock in a hospital here.  She had been in declining health the past several years and suffered a paralytic stroke eight weeks ago.

Mrs. Hardister was born near College Mound, Mo., and was married to John Hardister in Macon County on Nov. 30, 1898.  Three children were born to them, one son dying in infancy.  Mr. Hardister died thirty-five years ago.

She had lived in Kirksville the past thirty years, at 1007 South Florence Street until last September, when she moved to 216 East Jefferson Street, where she made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Alma McManness.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. McManness here, and Mrs. C. E. Glynn, Folcroft, Pa., and one brother, W. S. Short, Callao, Mo.

The funeral is to be Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Davis Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman pastor of the First Christian Church and burial will be made in Mt. Salem Cemetery near Excello.  The body is lying in state at the funeral home.

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Funeral Saturday For Mrs. Hardman

Mrs. J. W. Hardman died at 5:15 yesterday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson, on Adams street.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist church, with Rev. Wilbur E. Longstreth conducting.

Mrs. Hardman was born Miss Alice Marie Smith in Scotland county July 25, 1868.  She married Zeke Dawalt in 1888, to which union was born nine children, eight of whom are still living.  Mr. Dawalt died in 1909.  She married Mr. Hardman in 1930.  He died in 1950.

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DEATH OF MRS. WESLEY HARDMAN FEB 1

Cynthea Ann Walker, daughter of Harper and Catherine Walker, was born in Pendleton County, Indiana, April 4, 1839, and died Feb. 1, 1917, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Bourn, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 28 days.

She moved to Iowa, with her parents at the age of 18 years and was married to Wesley M. Hardman Feb. 14, 1863.  To this union was born ten children, John, Dell, Maggie, and Minnie of Hitt, Mo., Nina and Rue of Freemont, Iowa, George of Sharpsburg, Iowa, all of whom were present.  Her husband died Feb. 27, 1889 and also three children died in infancy.  She also raised a nephew from childhood, J. T. Walker of Pueblo, Colorado.

She united with the Methodist church at the age of 20 years, later she united with the Baptist church at Hitt, Mo., for which she remained a faithful member until death.  She leaves one sister, Elizabeth Busby of Creston, Ia., and 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at Hitt Sunday at 11 a.m., by Rev. E. B. Thompson, pastor of First M. E. church of this city.

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Delbert Hardman Dies in Keokuk

Harvey Delbert Hardman, better known to his many friends as Dell, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lavell McKnight in Keokuk, Saturday, May 2.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2 p.m. Monday, May 4, conducted by Rev. J. Purd Hays and burial was in the Richland cemetery.

Music was furnished by Miss Everly Hayes and Mess Evelyn Neese, accompanied by Mrs. W. M. Frogge.

Mr. Hardman was the son of Wesley and Cynthia Hardman and was born February 19, 1879, in Scotland county.

April 21, 1906 he was married to Ada Martin and seven children were born to them.  He is survived by his wife and children, Mrs. Delpha Sprouse and Ferrell Hardman of Muscatine, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Reick and Mrs. Mildred Gilbert of Peoria, Illinois; Mrs. Lavell McKnight of Keokuk, Derrell Hardman of Memphis and Mrs. Mebel Sciortino of Pekin, Illinois.

He was a member of the Richland Baptist church.

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Henry Hardman Dies In Kansas City Monday, Sept. 19

Henry Hardman, 86, died at the home of his son, Robert, in North Kansas City, Monday, September 19, after an illness of about four years.  The past 10 months of which he has been bed-fast at the home of his son.

Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Edward L. Beall, Pastor of the church.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.

He was the son of William and Polly Ann Ray Hardman and was born May 30, 1869 in Scotland county.  Mr. Hardman farmed in Scotland county most of his life and for several years made Memphis his home.

In early life he joined the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian church and later transferred his membership to the Memphis church.  He was married to Ruth Tadlock in 1896, who with three daughters, Estaline, Henrietta and Mable preceded him.  Surviving are a son, Robert Leo of North Kansas City; 4 brothers, Lee and Joe of Scotland county, Jim of San Francisco, California, and Charlie of Salem, Missouri.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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Obituary

Hila Marie Hardman died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hardman, four miles northwest of Memphis, Dec. 10, 1918.  She was born Nov. 9, 1900, thus lent by Heaven to earth to brighten the lives of others for 18 years, one month and one day.  The funeral services were conducted at the home by Dr. F. M. Hawley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, 1918, in which church and the Sabbath School there she had been a devoted worker for years, being especially helpful in the musical service.

She was an honor pupil in the public schools, winning not only a deplomr [sic] but a certificate of attendance which certificate was the second ever issued in the county.  She also held a teacher’s certification.  Her bright mind and loving disposition won and held the esteem of all who knew her.

Besides the father and mother there are left to mourn her a sister and three brothers, the young man she was soon to have married.

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J. E. HARDMAN’S FUNERAL

Died at the Laughlin Hospital Kirksville, Wednesday

Funeral services for J. E. Hardman, well known retired farmer, who died at the Laughlin hospital at Kirksville Wednesday afternoon of last week, July 14, at 4:45 p.m., were conducted by Rev. G. Lolin Eaton, pastor of the Memphis Christian church, at the Pleasant Hill church near Hitt Friday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was in the cemetery there.

Pall bearers were Tom Williams, Paul E. Boise, J. Vic Smith, Andrew McDaniel, Lloyd Lancaster and Osborne Mustoe.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Ruth Platter and Mrs. W. H. Roberts.

Jacob Emerson Hardman was a son of the late William M. and Polly Ann Hardman.  He was born Feb. 18, 1871 being 77 years of age at his death.  He was ill only a few days, his death following an operation.

He was married to Millie E. Hays, Dec. 19, 1895.  To this union six children were born.  Jessie Edith and Hila Marie preceeded [sic] him in death, as did his wife.  Those left are Mrs. Nelma Chance, Hillis M. Hardman, Amus and Vivian Hardman, Burl W. and Ruby Hardman, all of Memphis, and Arthur Wright and wife of Loveland, Colo.  Arthur Wright spent his boyhood with this family.  The grandchildren are Velce Hardman, with the service in Germany; Lawanda Hardman and Kieth [sic] Chance of Memphis.

He leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Wood, and five brothers, Henry, W. W., James, Lee and Charles Hardman.

Those here from a distance for the funeral were Coral Hardman and daughter, Miss Sandra Hardman; Mrs. Hazel M. Forrester, Gary, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ebling and son, Kansas City; Mrs. T. J. Kackett and Don York of Ewing, and Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan, Kirksville.

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J. W. HARDMAN DIED SUNDAY

Funeral Services Held at Gerth & Baskett Chapel Tuesday

John Wesley Hardman, the son of Wesley and Cynthia Walker Hardman, was born November 22, 1864, in Van Buren county, Iowa, and died, July 16, 1950, at his home in Memphis.  He had been in failing health for some months.

Mr. Hardman was brought to Scotland county as a baby.  His parents locating in the northwest part of the county.  He lived on the farm until recent years.

Mr. Hardman and Ida Campbell were married in 1888.  Mrs. Hardman died in 1922.  Mr. Hardman and Mrs. Alice Dewalt were married, Dec. 20, 1929.

Mr. Hardman was one of ten children, four of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Hardman, three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Campbell of Memphis, Mrs. Mina Lancaster, Mrs. Bue Gorman of Oskaloosa, Iowa.  His two brothers are George Hardman and Delbert Hardman of Memphis.

Burial was in the Hitt cemetery.  Funeral services were held, July 18, at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis by Rev. W. E. Longstreth and Rev. V. A. Venezia.  Music was furnished by Mrs. W. E. Longstreth, Mrs. Richard Moore and Miss Cleva Cox.

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Perry Hardman Services held Thursday, 2 p.m.

Perry Lee Hardman, son of Charles I. and Celesta Shawley Hardman was born September 26, 1899 near Nash, Oklahoma, and passed away at his home northwest of Memphis, Tuesday, February 3, 1959, being 59 years, 1 month and 7 days of age.  He had been in ill health for some time.

On October 18, 1928 he was married to Miss Mary Louise Hyde and to this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Faye Estelene Bennett, Ipava, Illinois and Carol Jean of the home.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, his father, Charles I. Hardman of Salem, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Crawford McWilliam of Memphis and Mrs. Arlie Hayslip of St. Louis.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother.

Mr. Hardman was a member of the Memphis Christian church.

Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel Thursday, February 5 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. G. Lolin Eaton.  Burial was in the Brock cemetery.

Body bearers were Clare Morgan, Harley Shelley, Chan Bull, Victor Patton, Clark Mustoe and Milo Morgan.

Perry Lee Hardman, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Feb 1959

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DIED MONDAY, NOV. 17

William Marshall Hardman, son of Thomas J. and Mary Ann Hardman was born in Lee County, Iowa, Nov. 4, 1841 and died at his home in Memphis, Mo., Nov. 17, 1924, being 83 years and 13 days.

He moved with his parents to Scotland County in 1850, where he has always made his home.  He was married to Polly Ann Ray, December 28, 1866.  To this union were born twelve children, three having preceded him in death, the rest were with him during his sickness and death.

Mary Ann Woods of Downing, Mo.; John Henry, of Memphis; Jacob Emmerson, of Memphis; William Walter, of Memphis; Mrs. Cora Blanche Todd, of Downing; Mrs. Stella Jane Ingersoll, of Milton, Iowa; Charles Ira, of Memphis; Thos. James of Memphis; Lee Roy, of Memphis.  And those who preceded him in death were: Mrs. Grace Maude Salmon and Glenn and Parthena.

He had thirty-eight grandchildren

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Bap. Hardy Died At Columbia, Mo., Friday

Baptist Hardy, a well-known farmer of this county, died at the Hardy clinic at Columbia, Mo., last Friday, February 26th, at 7:25 o’clock.  Mr. Hardy had been in failing health the past sixteen months and has been at Columbia for the past month or more.  His death was caused by an abscess on the lung and other complications.

The body was brought back to his home in this county and funeral services were held at the Greensburg Baptist church Sunday afternoon, February 28th, and burial was in the Greensburg cemetery.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sam Pettis, of Macon.

The pall bearers were Roy Rice, Dale Rice, Charles Rice, Herbert Kapfer, Berry Hackamack and Merrill Green.

Mr. Hardy, while he lived on the old Hardy home place in the south part of the county practically all his life, was born in Knox county, Mo., February 3, 1884.

Mr. Hardy was married three times, first to Miss Ethel Wishart, in March, 1912, who died in January, 1913.  He was married in December, 1918, to Miss Claudia Smith, who passed away in August, 1919.

On April 20, 1929, Mr. Hardy was married in Memphis to Mrs. Ethel Rice Keith, who survives.  He also leaves one daughter, Ethel Elizabeth Hardy, and two step-children, George Richard and Everett Keith.

He also leaves three brothers, Dr. J. H. Hardy and W. T. Hardy, of Columbia, and S. A. Hardy, of Atlanta, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Baugher, Bogard, Mo., and Mrs. Lafe Boone, Boise, Idaho.

Mr. Hardy was a member of the Mt. Tabor Primitive Baptist church, near Hurdland, and was a splendid man and citizen.

Mr. Hardy was interested in everything for the good of his community and for a number of years was a member of the school board in the Myers district and was secretary of the board.

Baptist Hardy, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Mar 1932, p. 1, col. 5

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James C. Hardy Dies

James Chester Hardy, 59, of 1002 S. First St. was found dead in bed in a hotel at Oswego, Kansas, Monday morning about six o’clock.

Mr. Hardy was the son of Jesse T. and Mary Elizabeth (Mattox) Hardy, and was born in Shelby County, Mo., July 19, 1887.  He was married in 1908 to Mary Ellen Baker.  One son was born.

He is survived by his wife and son, James and three brothers, S. T. Hardy, John E. and Francis Lee Hardy, all of Shelby County; one sister, Mrs. P. B. Parsons, of Emden, Mo., and seven nephews and one niece.  He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

Mr. Hardy was a superintendent in the M. W. Watson Construstion [sic] Co.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 105 and was a member of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock at Summers and Powell Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Perry P. Taylor, of Richmond, Mo., and Rev. Fed P. Hanes.  Interment was in the Shelbyville, Mo. Cemetery.

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Louie Orville Harker Services Held Monday

Louie Orville Harker passed away suddenly Friday, October 13, at his home in Memphis, Missouri.

He was he [sic] son of James W. and Lydia Ellen Harker and was born March 24, 1890, in Scotland County where he spent his entire life.

He was united in marriage to Ruby Jane Brookhart on March 24, 1911.  To this union was born three sons, James H. of Queen City, Joe G. of Kirksville, John B. of Quincy, Illinois.  Six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Lona Parrish, Irene Harker of Cushing, Oklahoma, and Ira Harker of Memphis and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife on December 21, 1966, also his parents, five sisters and three brothers.

He was a member of the Oak Ridge Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at the Payne Chapel at Memphis, Mo., Monday at two o’clock by Rev. Phillip Tolliver with burial in the Memphis cemetery.  Body bearers were Boyd Croley, Orton Eager, Gerald Courtney, Victor Downing, Gordon Moffett and Charles Green.

Louie Orville Harker, From Unknown Newspaper, 19 Oct 1967

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W. L. HARKER DIES TODAY AT AGE 72

William L. Harker passed away this morning about 7:30 in his home here, following a paralytic stroke of several weeks ago.  Mr. Harker’s 72nd birthday is today.

Tentative plans are for funeral services to be held on Saturday.

Mr. Harker had owned and operated a shoe repair shop in Gorin for many years, and was also a professional sign and house painter.

He is survived by three children, Tommy of Ft. Madison, Ia.; Sibyl of the home, and Mary, Mrs. Nelson C. Davis, of Gorin.  Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Loodean Reed of Gorin, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Jim Farris, Memphis.

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MRS. HARLAN DIES AT HOME HERE, AGED 82

Mrs. Catherine Harlan, 82, years old, died this afternoon at 3 o’clock at her home, 201 South Main street.  She had been ill for three weeks and her condition was considered critical for several days.

She is survived by a son, Dr. Fred Harmon, of Flint, Mich., and five daughters, Mrs. C. L. Ryther of Detroit, Mrs. Lula Johnson, of Coneaut [Conneaut], Ohio, Mrs. Clarence Kerr, of Cleveland, Dr. Hanna Stubblefield, of Greenville, S. C. and Mrs. Mabel Calland, of Kirksville, Mrs. Calland, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ryther and Dr. Harlan were at her bedside.  The other two daughters are expected.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 o’clock at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. F. W. Condit.  Friends of Mrs. Harlan here join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

Catherine Harlan, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Feb 1922, p. 1, col. 8, Friday

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OBITUARY

Surely a mother in Isreal [sic] has gone to the land of the Blest.  Mrs. Catherine Harlan, who passed away on Friday, February 10, was born on June 26, 1839, in Clearfield County, Pa.  When she was two years of age she came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Rorabaugh, to Knox County, and later moved to Adair county, where she has lived her long and useful life.  She has been a resident of this city since she was thirteen years old.  In 1862, she became the wife of William B. Harlan.  To them nine children were born: Bessie, Frederick, Lulu, Annie, William, Myrtle, Ada, Mabel, and Hallie, six of whom survive.  There are also fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

In her early girlhood she consecrated her life to the Master, and through her sweet Christian influence her nine children came into the church.  Although her hands were so full with the care of her large family she always found time to go with them to Sunday School and church; she did not send them as is the case now with many mothers.  She not only cared tenderly for her own, but in her sweet unselfishness she mothered all who came within her reach.  Although she was in her 83rd year, and could not walk with ease, she was always glad to go to church, and even a few Sundays before her death she was in her accustomed seat at the Lord’s House.  Her religion was her joy in life and her comfort in death.  Humbly and lovingly she was ever active in the Master’s cause.  She was thoroughly prepared for the summons that called her home, and she sweetly and peacefully went to sleep.  “None knew her but to love her.”  Her influence will always be felt.  Truly, “she being dead yet speaketh.”

Funeral services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. F. Condit, on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian church, which was hers for so many years.

Catherine Harlan, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Feb 1922, p. 1, col. 2, Saturday

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Funeral For Mrs. Harlan Sunday, 2:30

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Harlan, who died at her home yesterday afternoon, will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. F. W. Condit.  The body will be buried in Forest cemetery.

The deceased was born in Clarefield County, Pa., June 26, 1839, and has been a resident of this city for sixty years.

She is survived by a son, Dr. Fred Harmon of Flint, Mich., and five daughters, Mrs. C. L .Ryther, of Detroit; Mrs. Lulu Johnson of Coneaut [Conneaut], Ohio; Mrs. Clarence Kerr, of Cleveland, Dr. Hanna Stubblefield of Greenville, S. C., and Mrs. Mabel Calland of Kirksville.

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MRS. HARNAL’S FUNERAL SUNDAY

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Harlan will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Christian church, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. F. W. Condit.

The members of the Missionary Society of the Christian church, of which Mrs. Catherine Harlan was a member, will meet in the south rooms of the church tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 to attend the funeral in a body.

Catherine Harlan, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Feb 1922, p. 6, col. 3, Saturday

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Byron Harle Former Resident Dies At Kahoka

Byron Albert Harle, 65, of Kahoka died Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Walker Nursing Home in Kahoka.  He had been ill for several years.

Born October 5, 1900 in Memphis, Mo., he was the son of Thomas B. and Mary Love Harle.  He was a farmer.

He married Susan Mendenhall on March 10, 1931 at Ottumwa and she preceded him in death.

Surviving are two brothers, Hubert of Chicago, Ill., and John of Phoenix, Ariz., one sister, Mrs. Mary Guy (Blanche) Richey of Kahoka.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Gutting Funeral Home with the Rev. E. R. Pfeiffer officiating.  Burial was in the Kahoka cemetery.

Mr. Harle is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Earl Russell and Mrs. Wm. Miller of Memphis.

Byron Albert Harle, From Unknown Newspaper, 14 Apr 1966

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Harle– On Tuesday, the 4th inst., Claudy Fenton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Harle, aged five and one-half months, died.

The Angel of Death has been very busy of late, culling infant plants. The parents and friends, who anxiously watched for weeks the ever returning spasms and struggles of their dear child, brought on by inflammation of the brain, are joyous in the blessed assurance that he is now beyond all pain; at home with the blessed Savior who was once himself the babe of Bethlehem. It is comforting to know that Jesus who took little children in his arms and blessed them while here on earth, is the same gentle shepherd today and gathers the little ones into his arms, and bears them away to the realms of bliss.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. T. C. Johnston, of the Congregational church, at the residence of the parents on Wednesday, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends.

Claudy Fenton Harle, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Aug 1885, p. 3, col. 3

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Services Are held For Hattie Harle

Hattie Thompson Harle passed away in Scotland County Nursing Sunday evening, August 20, 1972 at the age of 96.

She was the daughter of LeRoy and Martha Forrester Thompson.  She was born in Scotland County, August 12, 1876, where she spent her entire life.

On March 11, 1905, she was married to Albert R. Eireman [sic].  He passed away April 2, 1909, on April 10, 1929, she was married to Harry Harle, who survives.  Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Bertie Carter of Memphis, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and two sisters.

She was a member of the Edinburg Baptist Church, later she and her mother moved to Memphis, where she united with the Memphis Baptist Church, also was a member or the Memphis Eastern Star Chapter.  She was active in both organizations, as long as her health permitted.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the ? Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Ernest Dieterich [sic], of the Memphis Baptist Church.  Interment was in the Memphis Cemetery.  Pall Bearers were Harley Black, George Townsend, Ezra Dodge, Floyd Weiland, Harry Poole and Jesse Aylward.

Hattie (Thompson) Eierman Harle, From Unknown Newspaper, 24 Aug 1972

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Died

Harle – An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Harle, of this city died last Sunday, aged about four months.  Funeral services were held the next day, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town.  We tender sympathy to the bereaved.

Infant Child Harle, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Sep 1888, p. 3, col. 4

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Leonard Harle Died Friday

Leonard James Harle, a son of James and Mary Aylward Harle, was born at Memphis, Missouri, March 9, 1881, and passed away at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Missouri, June 23, 1972, after a lengthy illness.

He was married to Cora Andrews in May 1904. To this union two children were born.

Mr. Harle lived in Memphis, all of his life with the exception of six years he lived at Moulton, Iowa.  For the past seven years his home was in the home of Evelyn Kisling.  His trade in life was a plasterer.

Those who preceded his passing are his parents, his son Harold[,] three sisters, and one brother.

Those who survive are his daughter, Helen Blaine, of Keokuk, Iowa; brother, Hal of Memphis; one niece, Mary Faramelli, of Rock Island, Illinois, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 26, 1972, at 2 p.m., in Payne Chapel, Memphis, Missouri with the Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating.  Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery.  Body bearers were Ezra Dodge, George McPherson, Forrest Martin, Herb Prather, Edwin Miller and Earl Birk.

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MRS. HARMON DIES AT HOME HERE, AGED 62

Had Been Resident of Kirksville Many Years; Funeral Today

Mrs. Frances Rebecca Harmon, 62 years old, died yesterday evening at 7:10 p. m. at her home, 409 West Pierce street.  She was born in Kentucky in 1859, and formerly lived near Greencastle.  She had also been a resident here for some time.

Mrs. Harmon is survived by five daughters, Mrs. George Coons, Mrs. O. P. McVey, Mrs. Roy Bozarth, all of Kirksville, Mrs. Luther Paschal, of Fort Madison, Ia., and Dr. Minnie Harmon Pirtle, of Coleman, Tex., two sons, Everett Harmon, of Weldon, Ark., and Oliver Harmon, of Callao.  She is also survived by a brother, Dan Brooks, of Shoffner, Ark., and 9 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Summers & Flinchpaugh chapel, conducted by the Rev. F. W. Condit.  Interment was in Llewellyn cemetery.

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K. HARMON DIES AT HOME IN NOVINGER

Funeral Services To Be Held Tuesday Afternoon.

Kalaski Harmon, 71, of Novinger, died Sunday night at his home.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock, conducted by Elder Clyde Johnson, of Stahl.  Interment will be in the Lipp Cemetery in Putnam County.

Mr. Harmon was the son of Redmond Perry and Mary Etta (Montgomery) Harmon and was born in Sullivan County, Mo., Jan. 14, 1875.  He was married to Pearl Ingersoll, Mar. 5, 1907, at Milan, and she died in 1918.  On Apr. 18, 1922, he was married to Myrtle Keller at Sathl.

He is survived by his wife and the following children, George Herschel Harmon, Marshalltown, Ia., Mrs. Audrey Harrison, Green City, Mo., Virgil Harmon, at home, Miss Virgie Harmon, Marshall, Mo., Miss Mildred B. Harmon, at home, James H. and Melvin D. also of the home; two step-sons, Isom Worthington, of Novinger, Arthur Worthington, of Trenton; four brothers, George Harmon, Novinger, Thomas and Henry Harmon, of Sidney and James, of Montana; five sisters, Mrs. Ollie Butler, of Palisade, Neb., Mrs. Annie Golphenee, Fairview, Mont., Mrs. Emma Montgomery, Enid, Okla., Mrs. Beda Ledford, Stahl and Mrs. Frances Vestal, in California, and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter and two sisters.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

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FACES CHARGE OF RECKLESS DRIVING IN CAR ACCIDENT

A charge of reckless driving has been filed against Mrs. K. A. Wurtz of Farmington, as a result of the fatal automobile mishap near the Steuben school, southeast of Bloomfield on Highway No. 3, last Tuesday afternoon.  Hans [Aldershol?], highway patrolman who investigated the accident in which Mrs. Joseph Harmon of near Milton was killed, filed the charges in Arthur Stookesberry justice of peace court here last Friday.

The accident occurred as Mrs. Wurz was passing the car in which Mrs. Harmon was riding.  Mrs. Wurz, according to authorities who investigated the accident, cut in too quickly in passing, striking the left front wheel of the Harmon machine which was turned around and then upset into a ditch.  Mrs. Harmon died from a broken neck.  The top of the car in which she was riding, an old touring car, was crushed.  Mrs. Harmon, who was 65 years old, died almost instantly.  She was riding alone in the rear seat.

Mr. Harmon, driver, his daughter and granddaughter, Mrs. Hazel Bickel and Geraldine Bickel, were riding in the front seat.  Mrs. Bickel and her daughter also were injured but Mr. Harmon was unhurt. –Milton Herald.

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Claude W. Harper Dies At Riverside, California

Services were held Monday for Claude Willie Harper, 52, of 8105 Helena, Riverside, who died Thursday, April 30 in a Riverside Hospital.

A native of Memphis, Mo.  Mr. Harper came to California in 1955 and had been active in construction work in the Riverside and Corona area.  For the past year he had been employed by the Del Webb Corp. at Sun City.

He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Sandra Rohleder of Riverside, Mrs. Joann Halley of Topeka, Kans., and Mrs. Judy Connolly of Valley Center, Kans.; brother Lloyd and Louis Harper of Mexico, Mo., and George Harper of Cantril, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Velma Patton of Memphis, Mo., and five grandchildren.

Services were held at the Thomas Mortuary Chapel, Corona, at 10:30 a.m. Monday with Rev. Ted Smith of First Church of Christ officiating.  Interment was in the Sunny slope cemetery.

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GRANGER FARMER DIES OF HEART AILMENT

Granger, Mo., October 26– P. D. Harper, 69, died of a heart ailment at six o’clock, Monday evening at his farm home near here.  He had been ill one week.

Mr. Harper was born in Missouri on October 30, 1873.

Surviving are his widow, the former Daisy Cochran; one brother, Seth Harper; and three sisters, Mrs. Nina Sharp of Luray, Mrs. Walter Harvey of Ashton, and Mrs. Margaret French of Farmington.

The body will remain at the residence until time for the funeral services which were held at 2 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church at Mt. Sterling, Ia. the Rev. Charles Wickham of Luray officiating.  Burial was made in the Black Ledge cemetery near Mt. Sterling.

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Mrs. Harrand, who has been in poor health for some time past, died at her home at Millport Friday morning and was buried in the cemetery at that place Saturday.  She was an old settler having moved to this part of the country thirty or forty years ago.  Elder A. E. McQuoid conducted the funeral services.

Mrs. Harrand, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis, Reveille, 6 Feb 1896, p. 1, col. 6

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MRS. HARRINGTON DIED LAST NIGHT

WIFE OF FORMER POSTMASTER AND ONE OF KIRKSVILLES PIONEER WOMEN

Mrs. Francis M. Harrington died at her home at 608 East Normal avenue last night at 11:45 o’clock, after an illness of more than two months.  It had been known for some weeks that the end was near, and most of her lived ones were with her when she passed away.

Funeral services will be held at the family home Sunday afternoon, though the hour has not been determined.  Services will be conducted by Dr. R. W. Lilley, assisted by Rev. W. D. Endres, now of Quincy.

The deceased was 72 years old and had been a resident of Kirksville for almost a half century.  She was one of the real pioneer women of Kirksville and was one of the real factors in its early growth and history.  She is survived by her husband and two sons and five daughters.

She was one of the widest known and most highly esteemed women in this part of the state.

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THE HARRINGTON FUNERAL SUNDAY

HELD AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT 2:00 P. M.—CAME HERE IN 1870

The funeral of Mrs. F. M. Harrington, whose death was announced in these columns yesterday, will be held from the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by Dr. R. W. Lilley, and assisted by Rev. W. D. Endres, of Quincy.  The honorary pall bearers will be selected from among the older members of the Kirksville bar, some of whom were engaged in the practice here when Mr. Harrington returned from Illinois with his bride in 1870.  The active pall bearers will be chosen from the officers of the Christian church, of which the deceased had long been a member.

Mr. Harrinton came to Kirksville in 1866, where he entered the practice of his profession.  In 1870 he returned to Illinois where he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Dutcher.  To this union were born seven children, one of whom died in infancy.  Besides the husband the surviving children are: Mrs. Katherine Swaney, Mrs. Mary F. Schwartz, Charles M. Harrington, and Francis L. Harrington, all of Kirksville, and Mrs. Martha Craig, of Ogdensburg, N. Y., and Mrs. Vera Lane Tracy, of Anderson, Ind.  She also leaves a brother, C. H. Dutcher, of Warrensburg.

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Professor Albert Harris, known by many Kirksville people, died in his Macon home, January 18, according to word received here.

Albert Harris, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 23 Jan 1936, p. 1, col. 3

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MRS. JASPER L. HARRIS, AGED 57, DIES HERE

Resident of Cherry Box Succumbs At Home of Daughter.

Mrs. J. L. Harris died at 2 a. m. Jan. 11, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold Cody, 204 E. Harrison Street, where she had been visiting since Christmas.  She had been ill only a few days with pneumonia.  The body was taken to the Hudson Funeral Home at Edina where it remained until Saturday.  Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Cherry Box Saturday at 2 p. m.  She was buried in the Cherry Box Cemetery.

Cordie Francis Alexander, daughter of E. P. and Louise Alexander, was born near Cherry Box, July 28, 1882, and died January 11, 1940, aged 57 years.

On July 13, 1901 she was married to James Stephen Cockrum, who died Jan. 10, 1907.  To this union two children were born, Mrs. Orinda Baring of Leonard and Mrs. Ilene Cody of Kirksville.

On December 9, 1916 she was married to Jasper Lloyd Harris.  To this union four children were born: Mrs. Cleo Durkee of Clarence; James, Fern and Alvin at home.

Early in life she was converted and joined the Christian Church of Cherry Box and later moved her membership to the Mt. Pleasant church.

Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, six children, eight grandchildren, a brother, Samuel G. Alexander of Shelbyville, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Goldie Craggs of Twin Falls, Idaho, and also two step-children, Wayman and Clyde Harris of Mt. Pleasant, Ia., and a host of relatives and friends.

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MRS. ELIZABETH JANE HARRIS, 75, IS DEAD HERE

Funeral Arrangements Await Arrival Of Relatives

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Harris, 75, died this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Claude (Audria) Sanders, 401 E. Missouri.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home and funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of relatives.

Mrs. Harris was the daughter of Thomas D. and Martha Ann (Curtis) Bell and was born in Adair County Oct. 16, 1873.

She was married to Clyde A. Harris Nov. 29, 1890, and to this marriage six daughters were born.  Mr. Harris died Dec. 28, 1932, and she was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

She is survived by the daughters, Mrs. Claude (Audria) Sanders, Mrs. Allen (Alice) Amon; Mrs. Glen (Iva) Beltzer, all of Kirksville, Mrs. Arthur (Martha) Kline, Great Bend, Kan., Mrs. Charles (Iona) Stees and Mrs. Lester (Lois) Elston, both of Wichita, Kan.; 26 grandchildren, and 22 greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Harris was a member of the Baptist Church.

She spent her lifetime in Adair County and for the past several years had made her home with the children.

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Former Downing Man Dies Last Wednesday

Glenn Harris, 66, former resident of Downing died Wednesday in Burlington hospital after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, and two brothers, Ed. of Downing and William of Ottumwa.

Funeral service was held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Burlington with graveside rites at Downing cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Glenn Harris, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 7 Nov 1957, p. 1, col. 7

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Jerry Oliver Harris died at his home in Novinger Tuesday afternoon at 4:55, following an illness of several years.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending arrival of relatives from California.  Funeral services will be held in the Novinger Cemetery Church and interment in Novinger cemetery.

He was the son of Charles and Ada (Tolson) Harris and was born at Laclede, Mo. Feb. 22, 1880.  He was married to Bertha A. Novinger May 10, 1905, at Novinger, Mo.

Surviving him are his wife, three children, Mrs. Kathryn Freeland, Lomax, Ill., Emery N. Harris of Chicago, Sgt. Gene P. Harris, U. S. Army serving overseas; one brother, Luther Harris, of Novinger, and one sister, Mrs. Edna Lilly, of Santa Monica, Calif.  His parents and four brothers preceded him in death.

Mr. Harris worked as a miner near Novinger for several years and worked for a number of years as a carpenter for the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring from the work about three years ago.  He spent practically his entire life in Novinger.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until 7:00 Thursday evening, then it will be taken to the family home in Novinger until time of the funeral.

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JOHN S. HARRIS DIES IN KNOX COUNTY

John S. Harris died at the family home near Hazelville Thursday at 6:20 p. m.  He had been a sufferer for the last three years from cancer, which caused his death.  He was born in Henderson county, Kentucky, Feb. 28, 1851, and was at the time of his death 81 years and 26 days of age.  He was the son of John S. and Mary Jackson Harris.  He came to Missouri with his parents at the age of 13, and settled on the farm where he died.  He had lived continuously on this farm.

Mr. Harris was married to Miss Emaline McNabb, July 5, 1896.  Eight children were born to them.  Two preceded their father in death, Theodore, who died at the age of 11, and Genevan, who died at the age of 24.  Those living are: Mrs. Nancy Lavina Kigar, of Hazelville; Mrs. Norabelle Jones, St. Louis; Mary J., Leveda A., John W., and Henry L., all at home.  His wife also survives him.  There are four grandchildren.

Mr. Harris was a member of a family of six children, only one of whom is now living, Mrs. Mary Belle Howard, of Kirksville.

Mr. Harris has a large acquaintance in western Knox and eastern Adair counties, and he was well and favorably known.

Funeral services were held at Pleasant Ridge church at 2:30 Friday afternoon.  Burial took place in the Hazelville cemetery.

John S. Harris, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 31 Mar 1932, p. 1, col. 3

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Mrs. Samuel Harris died last Thursday at the home of the late Felix Jeffries and was buried Friday, at Concord cemetery.  Her husband died a short time ago and shortly afterward Felix Jeffries, with whom she lived, was called away; now Mrs. Harris has followed them to the spirit land.  The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.

Mrs. Samuel Harris, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 7 Nov 1895, p. 1, col. 7

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Editor’s Note: This is the end of an obituary

Harrison,

…hospital at Kirksville where he died December 31.  He was a member of the Christian church at Downing.

In the year 1938 he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered, his left side remaining practically useless.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Charlotte, and one brother, James Harrison.

He is survived by four brothers, John H., of Fellsburg, Kans., E. W. of Nebraska, D. Lee of Norton, Kans., and David of Kansas City, and a number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Gerth & Baskett funeral parlor at Wyaconda at 1:30 p.m. on January 3, 1945 and were conducted by a brother-in-law, Rev. J. W. Borah of Kahoka.  Music was furnished by Mrs. Kenneth Fry and Mrs. Harold Clough with Mrs. G. V. Baskett at the piano.

Pall bearers were four nephews, W. M. Hayden, Dee Rife, Walter Mathes and A. L. Clough, and E. L. Robertson and C. L. Huse.

The body was buried beside his wife in the Kahoka cemetery.

Those attending the funeral from a distance included: Lee Mathes of Norton, Kans., David Mathes of Kansas City, Walter Mathes of Trousdale, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. Dee Rife of Downing, Mrs. W. T. Ware of Memphis and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Huse of Keokuk.

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C. E. HARRISON DIES AT HOME IN LAPLATA

Retired Farmer Was 78; Services Being Held Monday

Charles E. Harrison, 78, died early Saturday morning at his home on LaPlata.  Mr. Harrison, a retired farmer, had been ill for about three months.

He was born April 4, 1877, about eight miles southeast of LaPlata, the son of Joseph and Mary (Ball) Harrison.

He married Lou Stinson of Atlanta December 23, 1900.

He is survived by his wife and three children: Carl of Kansas City, Mrs. Edith Banta of Jefferson City, and Mrs. Lucile Halliburton of Phoenix, Ariz.  There are six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Jacci Hatten, who has made her home with her great-grandparents for the past ten years.  He is also survived by one brother, Lee Harrison, Kansas City.

Mr. Harrison had been a member of the LaPlata Methodist church since an early age.

Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church of LaPlata.  The Rev. J. T. Quigley will officiate.  Burial will be in the LaPlata cemetery.

The body is at the Wilson Funeral Home but will be taken to his home today.

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OBITUARY

HARRISON.

Mrs. Susan M. Harrison, one of Clark counties [sic] oldest citizens, died Friday morning, June 18, 1909, at 7 a.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia E. Randle, in Luray, Mo., at the age of nearly 87 years.

Her death was a sudden and sad shock, for she had been in her usual good health and there was no warning that the end was so near, she being stricken with apoplexy at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning, and never regaining consciousness.

Death came to her as it should to a noble great-great-grandmother, in the soothing, beautiful form of a gentle sleep, at the close of a long and exemplary life and the sorrow caused by her departure from this life is somewhat lessened by the thought that she did not die but fell asleep with no pain, no worry and no suffering.  She had long been prepared for death and had lived a noble christian [sic] life, deserving of every eternal reward promised to those who deserve.

She was one of Clark counties [sic] oldest citizens, having resided in this county continuously for 73 years and was beloved by all who knew her for her kindness of heart and loveable nature.  She was attached to home life, a good christian [sic] woman and had hundreds of friends in this vicinity.

At the Old Settlers meeting in Kahoka, in 1906, she received a silver handled, silk umbrella, for being the oldest lady present and at the meeting in 1907 she received a beautiful leather rocking chair for being the oldest lady settler in the county.  Both of these articles she prized very highly and took great pleasure in showing them to her friends.

She was a constant reader and read easily without the aid of glasses.  In addition to daily papers and other literature she read the New Testament through 43 times since January 1, 1906.

Susan Margaret Murphy was born in Cumberland county, Kentucky, June 25, 1822.  She came to Clark county, Missouri, with her parents in 1836, and settled on a farm about two miles north-east of Luray.

She was married to Benjamin Mills in 1840.  To this union were born four children, of whom only one, Mrs. Martha Alexander, survives.

Mr. Mills was killed by lightning at a point about two miles north of Luray, Mo., August 6, 1846.

In the fall of 1849 she was married to Jabez Harrison.

Two children were born to this union, Dr. Frank M. Harrison, of Palmyra, Mo., and Mrs. Julia E. Randle, of Luray.

Mr. Harrison was killed in the battle of Athens, August 5, 1861.

She united with the church in early life before leaving Kentucky and has been a steadfast member of the M. E. church living a consistent christian life.

Susan Margaret (Murphy) Mills Harrison, Kahoka, Missouri, Clark County Courier, 25 Jun 1909

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Editor’s Note: Jabez Harrison, was one of the heroes who was killed at the Battle of Athens, when he jumped off his horse to help a fellow soldier, and was shot.

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Wesley E. Harrison Is Buried Today

Special to The Daily Express.

La Plata, Mo., July 10—Funeral and burial services were held at the New Harmony church and cemetery east of here this afternoon for Wesley Earl Harrison, 51, who died Thursday in Modesto County, Calif., from pneumonia.  The rites were conducted by the Rev. E. L. Stanfield, pastor of the Baptist Church.

Mr. Harrison formerly lived in the Sue City vicinity in Macon County.  He was a son of J. W. and Eliza Harrison.

Surviving him are: One son, Ghlyn Billy Harrison, La Plata; one grandson, Billy Lee Harrison, La Plata: three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Murphy, St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Alice Ebert, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Hettie Erwin, Harris, Mo. and his mother, Mrs. Eliza Harrison, Harris.  One daughter, Marjorie, preceded him in death.

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THOS. HARSCH, CIVIL WAR VET. CELEBRATES 94TH BIRTHDAY

St. Francisville–Thomas Harsch, St. Francisville’s oldest citizen and one of the oldest citizens and last remaining Civil War Veteran in Clark county, celebrated his 94th birthday at his home here, June 27th.  He was born in Carroll county, Ohio, in 1846, and came to Warsaw, Illinois with his parents, Henry and Emma Harsch, when he was six years old.  During the war he served with the 30th Ill. Infantry Co. C.  If there are any other veterans living who belong to the same company Mr. Harsch would like to hear from them.

As the Yankees marched through the South they took delight in [unreadable] the darkies who were left working in the fields.  The darkies were afraid of them anyway, and they would further increase their fear by calling to them, “Come over and see the Yankee’s horns,” trying to make them believe the Yanks were devilish as reported.

One night they camped near a southern bayou.  Fence rails made the fire for their coffee and the water came from the near-by bayou.  Coffee and hard tack was the menu, and a welcome one after a long day’s march.  But next morning in daylight they discovered the bayou was the burial place of a number of dead horses, so they thanked their stars that at least the water had been boiled in making the coffee. Near Kingston, North Carolina, they engaged in a battle in the woods.  They killed the enemy look out and crept silently through the forest in an effort to surprise the men in gray.  Finally the officers, standing behind trees heard noises that led them to believe the Southerners were making a counter attack and called to their men, “Boys, I don’t know where they are, but they are coming.  Lie down close to the ground.”  The men obeyed, but come the Southerners did, under Gen. Forest, with such vengeance they took the northerners captive and led them off to Libby prison on the east coast.

Libby prison was an old tobacco house, sadly lacking in creature comforts, though swarming with small unwanted creatures, and much more fit for the storing of tobacco than storing prisoners.  They slept on the floor and meals consisted of corn bread and beans twice a day, which was princely fare, as some of the southern soldiers in the ranks didn’t even get that much at times.

At the end of a week, which Mr. Harsch thought was just a week too long, they were sent to Maryland.  There they were ordered to bathe in long wooden trough, like a horse trough, burn their old uniforms in order to cremate the unwanted small creatures.  They were also given something to kill the nits to prevent any further unwelcome company and were issued new uniforms.

After spending some time in Maryland 4 prisoners were exchanged at one time, and they were sent to St. Louis.  Here they were given a big feed.  Coffee was served in enormous quart cups and bread was brought into camp in wagons with the sideboards on.

From St. Louis, Mr. Harsch was allowed to come up the river to Warsaw and finally was mustered out with an honorable discharge from Springfield, Illinois, in 1865.

When he left for the war two girls had given him something to remember them by, and it happened to be the same thing, a ring.  They were gold rings with flowers engraved to form a set.  While at Libby prison one of the Johnny rebs took a fancy to the rings and demanded “Yank, gimme that ring.”

Now Mr. Harsch had his preference between the two girls so he was careful to give the Johnny the ring given him by the girl he liked the less.  And when he returned to Warsaw he wooed and won the other girl who had given him a ring.  Mary Case and married her in September, 1865.

In those days not even a license was required so all they needed to do was just find a justice of the peace.  After their marriage they went to housekeeping on a farm in Clark Co. and Mr. Harsch has lived in the county ever since, 75 years, which is longer than some who spend their entire lifetime in the county.

Mrs. Harsch died several years ago, but Mr. Harsch continues to live in their old home here.  His memory is clear and he retains his other faculties to a remarkable degree for his age.

Thomas Harsch, Gazette Herald, Jun 1940

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Word has been received here of the death of Charles S. Hart, of Quincy, Ill., formerly of Milan.  For several years Mr. Hart owned and operated a grocery store here, later he moved to a farm east of town where he lived until moving to Quincy.  He is survived by his widow, a son, Everett C. Hart, of Moberly, Mo., and a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Ford, of Quincy.  Mr. Hart was a member of the Milan Masonic Lodge.

Charles S. Hart, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jan 1938, p. 4, col. 3, Milan Items, Monday

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MRS. EDITH HARTLEY, 46, DIES HERE

Funeral Services To Be Held at 3 p. m., Saturday

Mrs. Edith Hartley, aged 46 years, of 1109 S. Baird Street, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning where she had been a patient for several weeks.

Funeral services will be held in the Dee Riley Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock conducted by the Rev. T. M. Walton, pastor of the Christian Church at Lancaster.  Interment will be in Highland Park cemetery.

She was a daughter of Samuel and Rosa Norman and was born in Schuyler County, October 12, 1897.  She was married to J. E. Hartley in July, 1919.  She lived in Lancaster until two years ago.  She is a member of the Christian Church in Lancaster.

She is survived by the following children: Pfc. Willis E. Hartley, age 24, serving with the armed forces overseas, three daughters, Arline, Helen and Mae, her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Main of Kirksville; three brothers, Fred Norman, of Corydon, Ia., Sgt. Hobart E. Main, serving with the armed forces at Wilmington, Del., T-4 Herbert C. Main, serving with the armed forces in India; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Mahurin, and Mrs. Glen Mitten, of Kirksville, and Miss Omema Norman of Washington, D. C.  Miss Norman and Sgt. Hobert Main, who was given a 10-day furlough, arrived here for the funeral.

Her father died Jan. 22, 1908.  Her mother was later married to C. M. Main.

Pallbearers will be Clarence Murrell, Floyd Roberts, Edgar McCoy, Wesley Crawford, Wilfred Mahurin and Gerald Mahurin.

Edith Hartley, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Apr 1944, p. 3, col. 5, Thursday

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MRS. BESSIE HARTSOCK DIES HERE AT AGE 49

Lived on Farm Near Brashear; Funeral Sunday Afternoon

Brashear, Mo., Feb. 8 (Special)—Mrs. Harry (Bessie) Hartsock, 49, died in a Kirksville hospital Thursday evening about 7:30 o’clock.  She underwent surgery Tuesday morning.

Funeral services will be held at the Easley Funeral Home here Sunday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. G. D. Hammontree, pastor of the E. U. E. Church.  Interment will be in the Brashear cemetery.

She was the daughter of Emma (Fredhoff) [sic] Clark and was born May 1, 1902 in Amboy, Ill.  She was married to Hary [sic] Hartsock on July 12, 1940.

She is survived by her husband; one son, Robert J. Wares, of Linneus; one sister, Mrs. Willard (Emma) McCoy, of Macomb, Ill.; one brother, Jake Clark, of Marengo, Ill., and three nieces.

Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Leo (Violet) Ridge, preceded her in death.

She and husband have been living on a farm 4 ½ miles northeast of Brashear for some time.

The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home.

Bearers will be Carl Wood, Ernest Miller, Clifford Evans, Fred Buckallew, Earl Scott and Ivan Bown.

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J. N. HARTSOCK, AGED 79, DIES AT BRASHEAR

Funeral Friday Afternoon for Farmer and Molasses Maker.

Special to the Daily Express

Brashear, Mo., Aug. 30—John N. Hartsock, 79-year-old native Missourian who had lived in Adair County for three-quarters of a century died at 2 o’clock this morning at his home two miles east of Brashear.  He had been ill since August 17.  Death was attributed to uremic poisoning.

The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home until the funeral at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the parlors.  Burial will be in the Brashear Cemetery with the Rev. C. V. Bittiker conducting the ceremonies.

Pallbearers will be Walter Platz, Sr., Albert Walters, Elza Walters, Lou Parsons, Lee Smith and Homer Conkle.

Mr. Hartsock was born Sept. 21, 1860, in Knox County, the son of John and Melvina Shouse Hartsock.  He moved with his parents to the Brashear neighborhood when he was four years old and has lived in the same community since that time.

He married Miss Nettie Ginn on April 15, 1888, and five children were born to this union.  Two died in infancy.

Mr. Hartsock was a member of the Brashear Methodist Church.  He was an ardent Republican.  He was an active farmer and also had operated for thirty years one of the best equipped molasses mills in the state.

His wife, three children, Mrs. Belvie Anderson, of Kirksville; Dr. W. E. Hartsock, of St. Joseph; and John L. Hartsock, a student at the Osteopathic College here; four grandchildren and one great grandchild survive Mr. Hartsock.  The late William and David Hartsock, both of Brashear, were brothers.

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May Hartsock

Mrs. Lettishia Mae Hartsock, 70, died Wednesday morning at the home of her son Roy Hartsock, near Brashear.  Funeral services were conducted Friday by the Rev. J. E. Rudloff at the Brashear Methodist Church.  Interment was made in the Brashear Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Albert and Wayne Walters, Lee Smith, Homer Conkle, Fred McGrath and John Knaack.

The daughter of John and Martha (Hildreth) Ginn, Mrs. Hartsock was born Jan. 28, 1874, at Terre Haute, Ind.  When she was a child, she came to Missouri with her parents and they located in Edina.  She was married to David W. Hartsock, and 13 children were born to this union.  Mrs. Hartsock had resided on a farm one and one-half miles southeast of Brashear for the past 45 years.  She was a member of the Brashear Methodist Church.

Surviving are sen [sic] sons, Roy, Lewis, Walter, Clarence and Harry Hartsock, oll [sic] of Brashear; Pfc. Byron Hartsock, of Camp Phillips, Kan., and Pvt. Ralph Hartsock, of Ft. Bragg, N. C., five daughters, Mrs. Metta Deibler, of Kansas City; Mrs. Octava Evans, of Kirksxille [sic]; Mrs. Marita Magruder, of Brashear; Mrs. Grace Mason, of Edina, and Miss Martha Hartsock, of St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Hartsock, of Brashear; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two nephews and one niece.

Mrs. Hartsock was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1938, and a daughter, Pauline, who died in 1927.

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MARY ANN HARTSOCK, 2, DIES AT DELHI, ILL.

Word has been received of the death of Mary Ann Hartsock, two-year-old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hartsock at Delhi, Ill., at their home in Delhi Thursday, Jan. 5.

Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon and interment was in the cemetery there.

Those attending the funeral from Brashear were: Roy Hartsock, grandfather of the deceased baby; Walter Hartsock and Mrs. Harry Hartsock.

Mary Ann Hartsock, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Jan 1950, p. 6, col. 6, Tuesday

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Bernerd Harvey Services are Held Tuesday

Bernerd Earl Harvey was born October 3, 1910, in Wheelock, North Dakota.  He was the son of James Eddie and Theresa Block Harvey.  He passed away July 12, 1966, at the age of 55 years, eight months and twelve days.

His mother passed away when he was five years old.  After that he was reared by his father and grandmother, Christina Harvey.

Bernerd was a member of the Arbela Methodist Church.  He spent his early adult years working with a construction company in southern Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Mary Geneva Summers on April 30, 1939, at Brock.  To this union four children were born, Pat Smith of Arbela, Sue, James and Dan of the home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and grandparents, and one sister, who died in infancy.

Bernerd is survived by his wife and four children, Pat, Sue, Jim, and Dan; one son-on-law, Bill Smith, a granddaughter, Rhonda Smith; stepmother, Ethel Harvey; one sister and brother-in-law, Noverne and Wayne Billups of Monrovia, California; one brother and sister-in-law, Eddy and Mildred Harvey of Memphis; ten nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; aunts, cousins and many friends.

Bernerd spent the latter part of his years as a carpenter and farmer.  He took great pride in his home, family and work.

Services from Brock Methodist Church were July 12, 1966, with Rev. Frank Barnett officiating.  Burial was in the Brock Cemetery.  Body bearers were Frank White, Joe Keller, Junior Hyde, Chan Bull, Clarence Kiddoo, and LaVern Stott.

Bernerd Earl Harvey, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 21 Jul 1966

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MRS. EMMA LEE HARVEY, 74, DIES IN KANSAS CITY

Funeral at Queen City Tomorrow Afternoon

Mrs. Emma Lee Harvey, 74, died yesterday in Kansas City, according to word received here.

She was born Emma Lee Mitchell and married Pleas H. Johnson in Schuyler county in 1895.  Mr. Johnson died in 1915 in Kirksville.  Mrs. Harvey was married in 1926 to William Harvey in Clark county.  Mr. Harvey died in 1944.

Mrs. Harvey was a member of the Methodist Church in Kirksville and lived here for many years.  She had three children, all by her first marriage.  The oldest, Orley E. Johnson, preceded her in death two years ago.  The surviving children are Charles E. Johnson of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. C. A. Povlovich, Sr., of Kansas City.  Three grandchildren, Charles D. Johnson, of Dallas, Texas, C. A. Povlovich, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. John De Masters, of Kansas City, four great-grandchildren and six nieces also survive.

The body will arrive at the Dooley Funeral Home early Tuesday morning where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. Hollis Bowen.  Interment will be in the Queen City cemetery.

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Browning Woman Dies

Mrs. B. Jay Harvey 50, of Browning, died in a Kirksville hospital Wednesday afternoon at 3:55.  The body was taken to the Wade Funeral Home in Browning.

Mrs. B. Jay Harvey, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express & Kirksville Daily News, 01 Nov 1951, p. 4, col.3, Thursday

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ROBERT M. HARVEY

Funeral services for Robert M. Harvey were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon, February 4, for Robert M. Harvey conducted by Rev. Harvey E. Butler assisted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth.  Music was furnished by Mrs. Richard Moore and Mrs. Longstreth accompanied by Mrs. C. C. McQuoid at the organ.

Mr. Harvey took his own life at his home southwest of Memphis, Sunday, February 1st.

He was born July 10, 1884, near Wallace, Nebraska, the son of John and Christina Harvey.

February 4, 1917, he was married to Miss Nora Burns.  To this union two children were born, Harry Harvey, and Mrs. Zenita Trueblood.

At the age of six he came to Scotland county, with his parents and brothers.  In his young manhood he spent several years in California but most of his life has been spent in Van Buren county, Iowa, and Scotland county, Missouri.

Besides the children he leaves his son-in-law, Owen Trueblood, and his daughter-in-law, Betty Harvey; two brothers, J. E. Harvey of Memphis, and Joe Harvey of Arbela; a niece, Mrs. Grace Rugh of Claremont, who lived several years in the home; and several other nephews and nieces.

Body bearers were: Wm. Stine, Ben Briggs, John Jones, Edward Desterreich, Art Hibbett and Leslie Prather.

Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.

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DIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENT

William Harvey of Arbela Succumbs at Kirksville

William Harvey, 73, of Arbela, died Thursday afternoon of last week, January 27, at a Kirksville hospital.  Mr. Harvey was admitted to the hospital Saturday night, Jan. 22, after being struck by an automobile when he was returning from a sale at Memphis.  The accident occurred about dusk and the driver of the car was unable to see Mr. Harvey who was walking on the highway east of Arbela.

He was brought to Memphis to the office of Dr. P. M. Baker by Rev. and Mrs. James L. Stone who were returning to their home at Granger from Memphis.

Mr. Harvey’s identity was not known at the time and Dr. Baker found some letters in his pockets which identified him.  Relatives were notified and he was taken to the Kirksville hospital.

He was struck by a car driven by Herbert Green, it is said, who did not see him in time to stop.  Mr. Harvey got his mail, was crossing the highway, waited for one car to pass and evidently did not see the car coming from the other direction and stepped in front of it.

Funeral services were held at the Wyaconda Christian church Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. Geo. V. Baskett officiating.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Harold Clough and Mrs. B. F. Hutchinson with Mrs. Clo Wilson at the piano.

The body bearers were James Whitehead, P. J. Smith, Francis Bourgeois, Arthur Lough, Fred Whitehead, and Emerson Goulty.  Interment was made in the Blattner cemetery.

William Walter Harvey was born in Clark county, Missouri, on July 18, 1870.

On September 1, 1892, he was married to Nancy B. Lewis.  To this marriage ten children were born.

He was again married to Mrs. Emma Johnson of Hamilton, Ill., on June 25, 1927.

Mr. Harvey spent his life farming in the vicinity of his birth.  He was industrious, energetic and was a successful man in his undertakings.

There remains to mourn his death his wife, Mrs. Emma Harvey, of Arbela, seven children, W. E. Harvey of Arbela, Mrs. C. M. Billings, Mrs. John Hartley, Mrs. Ivan Morrow and Mabel Harvey of Ft. Madison, Iowa; Frank Harvey of Donnellson, Iowa; Private Eugene Harvey of Camp Young, Calif.; three stepchildren, Arley Johnson of Kansas City, Col. Charles Johnson in England, and Mrs. C. A. Palovich of Kansas City: 20 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, one brother, John Harvey, of Ft. Madison, two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Brown and Mrs. John Forrester of Memphis.

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HENRY HASSANK DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE

Death Caused by A Heart Attack; Funeral Tuesday

Henry Hassank, 79, a resident of Kirksville for many years, died suddenly at 4:45 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home, 702 E. Jefferson street.  Death was due to a heart attack caused by a coronary occlusion.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.

The deceased, a son of Franklin and Mary Benson Hassank, was born in Kentucky.  He operated a dray for several years but had lived a retired life for many years.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.  He is survived by one niece, Mrs. Helen Anderson, of Kirksville.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

Henry Hassank, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Oct 1949, p. 4, col.3, Sunday

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Marguerite Ellen Hastings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hastings, was born June 23, 1896, and death claimed her Oct. 9, 1899.

Little Maggie had suffered for weeks from a severe burn.  She seemed to suffer more than any grown person could, yet bore it all heroically for a little child.  She was often heard to say, “When the roll is called up yonder.”  Everything was done for the little sufferer that could be done by loving hearts.

The funeral was conducted at the C. P. Church, in Gorin, by the writer, text, Luke 18:16, “Suffer little children to come unto me.”  We placed her in a white coffin among white flowers and autumn leaves and the calm and peaceful expression on her face said she had heard the “roll call” and was at rest.  After a short but impressive service we took her earthly remains to Bear Creek cemetery and laid them down to rest.  The parents have the sympathy of many hearts.

C. H. Whitehead.

Marguerite Ellen “Maggie” Hastings, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Oct 1899, p. 4, col. 2

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J. W. HATCHER DIES AT HOME IN ST. JOSEPH

Former Business Man Here Had Been Ill Several Months.

J. W. Hatcher, 69 years old, a former business man here, died at his home in St. Joseph Saturday night following a several weeks illness.  He had been in declining health for several years and suffered a stroke a few days before Christmas.  He improved some and had another attack last week.

Funeral services were held at St. Joseph yesterday afternoon.  Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hull and family and W. C. Montgomery, of this city, attended the services.

He is survived by his widow and three children.  He was in business here for many years and was an active worker in the Christian Church and its Sunday School. The family left here and went to St. Joseph about nine years ago.

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Mrs. Almira Elizabeth Hatfield, died January 17, 1928, at her home six and one half miles from Memphis, her age at death was 81 years, 4 months and 17 days.  She contracted a deep seated cold which lasted for 8 weeks.

She was married at the age of 19 years to Perry C. Hanes, August 3, 1865.  To this union was born 4 children, all of whom preceded her in death except one, a daughter, Mrs. Jane Potter of Kirksville.  On July 3, 1875, she was married to the late Luther Milton Hatfield, who also preceded her in death February 17, 1910.  To this union was born 11 children, all of whom are living except two daughters, one dying in infancy and Mrs. Clara Lora.  The rest are named Robert E., Milton T., Edward G. of Memphis, Albert W. of Danville, Iowa, Mrs. Jane Potter of Kirksville, Mo., Mrs. Eva McKinney of Moulton, Iowa, Mrs. Charity Bryant, Mrs. Lillie Boston of Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Sarah Parris of Fairfield, Iowa and Mrs. Pinky Roeschlaub of Glasgow, Mo.; 58 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren and 6 great- great- grandchildren.

She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana September 19, 1846 and immigrated west with her parents at Kirksville, Mo. where she spent her life until she and her late husband married and moved to Bible Grove, where she lived until 1910.  When she again was left a widow she made her home with her children from then on and of late made her home with her youngest son, Milton T. Hatfield until she was called to rest from her labors.

She united with the Christian Church at the new church in Bible Grove, Mo. under the preaching of Rev. Gray.  She was a devoted mother and self sacrificing where her children were concerned.  Her one wish was to die easy, which, thanks to our dear Savior, her wish was granted.  She was loved by all who knew her.

A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our home
Which can never be filled.

Almira Elizabeth Hanes Hatfield, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Jan 1928, p. 8, col. 4

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ANDERSON J. HATFIELD DIES HERE TODAY                  

Had Been In Chicago 15 Years; Burial Thursday.

Anderson Jett Hatfield, of Chicago, Ill., died in a hospital here at 12:30 o’clock this morning, following an illness of three years.

He was a son of alexander H. and Minnie Hatfield and was born near Kirksville, Mo., April 19, 1899.  He was a graduate of the Chillicothe Business College and had been an employe of the Commonwealth Edison Company of Chicago for about fifteen years.

He is survived by his father, A. H. Hatfield, of near Kirksville, his maternal grandfather, Thomas Gregory, of Greentop, Mo., and the following sisters and brothers: Dr. N. R. Hatfield, Edina, Mo.; Mrs. W. H. McIntosh, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. A. Polk Johnson, of Kirksville; Herschel Hatfield, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Carl Hatfield, of Chicago.

Mis [sic] mother preceded him in death in 1923 and his sister, Ethel, in 1934.

Funeral services will be held at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Edgar L. Knight.  Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

Anderson Jett Hatfield, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jan 1938, p. 1, col. 6, Monday

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Sam Hatfield, 87, Dies at Novinger

D. S. (Sam) Hatfield, 87, of Novinger died at the home of Glen Partin in Novinger today about 4 a. m.

He was the son of Newton and Emilie (Boyd) Hatfield and was born in Putnam county Dec. 21, 1867.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Glen Partin of Novinger; one son, Neal Hatfield of Rockford, Ill.; three brothers, Hiram, Ben, and John, all of Putnam county; two sister, Effie Crooks of Worthington and Mary Terrell of Des Moines.

The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Green Grove church.  Services will be conducted by the Elder Clyde Johnson, and burial will be in the Green Grove cemetery.

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FUNERAL AT NOVINGER FOR MINE VICTIM

Delbert Hatfield, 55, Killed Near Moberly Friday.

Delbert Hatfield, 55, former resident of Kirksville and Novinger, was fatally injured Friday morning when a rock fell on him in a coal mine he was operating for the A. B. Rumsey Coal Company west of Moberly.

He died at 10:15 o’clock Friday night in a Moberly Hospital, where examination revealed a crushed chest and right thigh, with severe internal injuries.

The funeral is to be held at the Novinger Church at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon and burial will be made in the Novinger Cemetery.

The mine in which Mr. Hatfield was injured was the former Sexton-Stonner mine, where the entombment of four miners a few years ago attracted considerable attention.  While part of the mine is in the old workings of the Sexton-Stonner, the actual entrance is some distance from the other’s shaft.  Mr. Hatfield just had entered the old workings about 9 a. m. Frdiay [sic] when the rock fell.  It required four men to lift it off him.

Mr. Hatfield was born in Putnam County, a son of Andy and Jane Hatfield.  Surviving are his wife, two sons, James and Layton Hatfield, both of whom live in Utah; four brothers, Everett Hatfield, Kirksville; Jim Hatfield, Connelsville; John and Clarence Hatfield; four sisters, Mrs. Ellie Combs, Kirksville; Mrs. Ople Runsey, Moberly; Mrs. Melissa Davis, Peoria, Ill.; and Mrs. Corda Elsea, Centralia, Mo.

His parents, one sister and one brother preceded him in death.

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Mrs. Elizabeth Hatfield Left 130 Descendants

Mrs. Elizabeth Hatfield, who died at the home of her son, Milton Hatfield, southeast of Memphis, Tuesday, January 17th, as stated in last week’s Democrat, leaves more descendants perhaps than any person who has died in this county for many years.

Mrs. Hatfield was the mother of fifteen children.  She had 58 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren, 130 descendants in all.

Funeral services were held at Bible Grove and were conducted by Rev. P. D. Holloway, of Memphis.  Mrs. Hatfield was past 81 years of age at her death.

She was married at the age of nineteen to Perry C. Hanes, August 3rd, 1865, and to this union four children were born, one of whom, Mrs. Jane Patton, of Kirksville, is living.

On July 3, 1875, she was married to the late Luther Milton Hatfield, who died February 17, 1910.  To this union was born eleven children, all of whom are living except two.  They are Robert E., Milton T., Edward G., all of Memphis; Albert W., of Danville, Iowa; Mrs. Jane Potter, Kirksville; Mrs. Eva McKinney, Moulton, Iowa; Mrs. Charity Bryant, Mrs. Lille Boston, Keokuk; Mrs. Sarah Parris, Fairfield, Iowa and Mrs. Pinky Roeschlaub, of Glasgow, Mo.

Mrs. Hatfield was born at Ft. Wayne, Indiana, September 19, 1846, and came with her parents to Kirksville where she lived until she and her late husband moved to near Bible Grove, where she lived until 1910.  Since then she has made her home with her children.  She died at the home of her youngest son, Milton T. Hatfield, southeast of Memphis.

She united with the new church at Bible Grove under the preaching of Rev. Gray.  She was a devoted mother and was self sacrificing where her children were concerned.

Elizabeth Hanes Hatfield, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 26 Jan 1928, p. 1, col. 2

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Erma Zona Hatfield, two years old, youngest child and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hatfield, died on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

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HUGH CHESTER HATFIELD DIES; 71 YEARS OLD

Funeral Services Wednesday at Low Ground Church

Hugh Chester Harfield, 71, of Novinger, route 3, died in a Kirksville hospital Monday at 3:15 following a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Lowground church Wednesday at 1 o’clock, conducted by Elder Clyde Johnson.  Interment will be in the Hodge cemetery at Martinstown.

Mr. Hatfield was the son of Newton and Emily (Boyd) Hatfield and was born on a farm near Martinstown Nov. 17, 1879, spending his entire life there.  He was united in marriage with Myrtle Mills Oct. 3, 1903.  To this union five children were born, one son dying in infancy.

He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Burns, 1101 N. Green, Kirksville, and Mrs. Mable Richardson, Lucerne, Mo.; two sons, Bernie of, 1008 S. First, Kirksville, and Basil E., of St. Charles; two sisters, Mary Terrell, of Des Moines, and Effie Crooks, of Worthington; five brothers, Pearl, of Kirksville, Sam, Ben and John, of Novinger, route 3, and Hiram, of Livonia, and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Albert and Jasper Hatfield.

Mr. Hatfield was a prominent livestock buyer and farmer.

The body was lying in state at the Husted Funeral Home in Unionville until two o’clock this afternoon at which time it was to be taken to the family home until time for the funeral.

Hugh Chester Hatfield, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 2 Jan 1951, p. 5, col. 4

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FARM WOMAN KILLED WHEN HOME BURNS

Mrs. John Hatfield Trapped on Second Floor at Noon Today.

Mrs. John Hatfield, living five miles north of Connelsville, was burned to death about noon today, when the Hatfield farm home was destroyed by fire.

Mr. Hatfield was not at home but his brother, Ben Hatfield and wife were there and the women were getting dinner when they heard a noise upstairs.  Mrs. Hatfield rushed up to see what was the matter and could not get back downstairs.

The fire had gained such headway that Mrs. Hatfield could not be rescued.

The Hatfield home is just over the county line in Putnam county, about five miles north of Connelsville.

John Hatfield is a brother of County Collector Pearl Hatfield.

Mrs. John Hatfield, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Apr 1944, p. 1, col. 5, Thursday

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Mrs. John Hatfield Burned To Death

Mrs. John Hatfield, of five miles north of Connelsville, was burned to death when her home caught fire about noon Wednesday, April 19.  At the time of the fire, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hatfield, Mrs. Leslie Lawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hatfield and her two little daughters were spending the day at the Hatfield home.

About noon it was discovered that the house was on fire and all of them went outdoors and saw that the roof was about to fall in.  Mrs. Hatfield, failing to see that the smallest grandchild was with them, screamed out that she was in the house and started in.  Her daughter told her the child was with them, but Mrs. Hatfield did not stop.  Ben Hatfield started after Mrs. Hatfield to prevent her from going upstairs but he did not catch up with her in time to halt her.  The heat was so intense wen [sic] he reached the stairway tat [sic] his hair and eyebrows were singed.

Mr. Hatfield did not know his home had burned until he came in sight of the place where it had stood, and then did not know his wife had burned.  The body was almost consumed by the flames.

Mrs. Hatfield was about 52 years old, and besides her husband is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Lawson, and a son, Leslie, who is stationed with the armed forces in Tennessee.

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Funeral Services For Mrs. Hathaway

Gay Brella Mattocks Hathaway, daughter of Elizabeth and James Mattocks, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, March 24, 1875, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Shalley, in Memphis, at 11:15 a.m., September 19, 1952, at the age of 77 years.  She was The third of a family of 7 children.

February 7, 1897, she was united in marriage to William F. Hathaway, who died January 4, 1943.  To this union were born 11 children, 6 of whom preceded her in death.  She was a member of the Greensburg Christian Church.

Surviving are 5 children: Enna, Mrs. Fred Shalley, Memphis; William C. and Vernon P. of St. Louis; Rachel, Mrs. Claud Henry, Hurdland; and Lloyd H. of Greensburg; 21 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a brother, Wm. Mattocks of Revere; a number of other relatives; and a host of friends.

Pallbearers were: Vernon P. Hathaway, Jr., LeRoy C. Hathaway, Franklin Willi, Leo Bruegenhemke, Raymond Riney, and Tommy Shalley, all grandsons.  Flower girls: Mrs. Rarline Willi; Mrs. Myrna Dean Bruegenhemke; Mrs. Betty Barnhill; Mrs. Dorothy Riney; Lucille Hathaway; and Joan Henry; all granddaughters.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church in Greensburg, by the Rev. Merritt H. Baker of Memphis.  Interment was in the Ft. Donaldson cemetery.

Gay Brella (Mattocks) Hathaway, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 25 Sep 1952, p. 1, col. 5

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MILLARD F. HATHAWAY DIES AT LANCASTER

Funeral and Burial Services to Be At Downing.

Special to The Daily Express.

Lancaster, Mo., March 22—Millard F. Hathaway, 86, a life-long resident of Schuyler County, died Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tadlock in Lancaster where he had been living for more than a year.

Mr. Hathaway was born in Schuyler County, Oct. 6, 1856, on a farm one and a half miles south of Downing.  On Feb. 19, 1882, he was married to Alice Waddle of the same community.  She preceded him in death.

Five children were born to this marriage.  They are: Capt. William Hathaway, who is stationed at Florence Internment Camp at Camp Coolidge, Ariz.; Elmer Hathaway, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Charles and Eben Hathaway, of Lancaster, and Mrs. G. E. Charter, of Guthrie Center, Ia.

Funeral services will be held in the Christian Church in Downing, of which he was a member, but the time has not been set, pending word from the son in Arizona.  Burial will be made in Downing Cemetery beside his wife.

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SERVICES FOR MRS. HATTER WERE HELD TODAY

Funeral services were held this morning at ten o’clock near Troy Mills, for Mrs. Ethel Hatter, who died night before last.  The services were conducted by Rev. F. W. Condit and burial was in the Ownbey cemetery.

Ethel Hatter, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Apr 1920, p. 1, col. 3, Thursday

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Dead at Home of son

Mrs. John Hauk Funeral to be Held at Lawn Ridge

Mrs. Mary Amanda Hauk died at the home of her son, Olin Hauk, near Memphis Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held from the Lawn Ridge Christian Church this afternoon, May 24 at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Merritt H. Baker. Burial will be in the lawn Ridge Cemetery.

Mrs. Hauk was 75 years old, born in Scotland County, Dec. 3, 1875. She spent her entire life in Scotland County except for one year spent in Oklahoma.

She was the daughter of Charles and Maggie Rosenberger Adams. In January 1901 she was married to John Hauk, who died in September, 1915.

Surviving are her two sons, Olin and Fred Hauk of Memphis, a daughter, Mrs. Emma Lancaster of Downing, five grandchildren, and on great grandchild.

Body bearers will be Paul, Floyd, Carl, Harold and Ora Drummond and Junior Adams.

Mary Amanda Hauk, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 May 1951

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MRS. EMMA HAVIGHURST DIES TODAY

Funeral Services To Be Held at LaPlata Sunday Morning.

Special to The Daily Express.

LaPlata, Mo., Feb. 11—Mrs. Emma Havighurst, 70 years old, wife of the Rev. E. S. Hagivhurst [sic], died at her home here at 11 o’clock this morning after a several months illness.

Rev. Havighurst is pastor of the M. E. Church and came here in the fall of 1934.

Besides the huband [sic], there are five surviving children, Freeman C. Havighurst of Kansas City, Rev. Lawrence Havighurst of Schaller, Iowa, Mrs. Milton Koch of St. Louis, Mrs. E. A. Martin of Morganstown [Sic], W. Va., and Mrs. Alexander Peters of San Francisco.

Funeral service will be held at 11 o’clock Sunday morning in the Methodist Church.  Burial at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

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MRS. ELEANOR HAWK, 78, DIES HERE TODAY

Widow of Late Rev. J. V. Hawk; Services Friday

Mrs. Eleanor Hawk, 78, of 110 E. Normal, widow of the late Rev. John V. Hawk, a retired Methodist minister, died early this morning following an illness of several months.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the Davis Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Fred P. Hanes.  Interment will be in Maple Hills Cemetery.

Mrs. Hawk was born in Malmo, Sweden, on May 12, 1870.  At the age of one year, she came with her parents to this country and they settled near New Ulm, Minn.  She was married to John V. Hawk on Oct. 3, 1893.  Two sons were born.  Rev. Hawk died Aug. 26, 1946.

She is survived by her two sons, William M. Hawk, of Denver, Colo., and Thoburn Hawk, of this city, four granddaughters and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Hawk attended Hamline University two years and taught school several years.

The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home from Thursday morning until time for the funeral.

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MRS. BARBARA HAWKINS

Mrs. Barbara Hawkins, aged 71 years, a native of Adair County, died Sunday morning Feb. 15, while sitting in a chair at her home in this city.

Mrs. Hawkins was born Dec. 4, 1853, and there are among our pioneer citizens many who will regret her death.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Moore, and Mrs. Sadie Bowles; two sons, Lafe Hawkins, and John A. Hawkins; one sister, Nancy; and one brother C. Z. Eitel.

Funeral services were held at the Davis and Wilson Funeral Home Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. T. S. Williams.  Interment was in the Stukey cemetery.

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MRS. HAWKINS, DIES SUNDAY AT AGE OF 71

Mrs. Barbia Hawkins, 71 years old, died at her home, 613 West Hamilton, yesterday morning at ten o’clock.  Heart trouble was thought to be the cause of the death as she died sitting in her chair.  She was in fairly good health and her death came as a shock to all.  She was said to have been felling not so well yesterday morning but that was the only thing that gave any warning of her death.

Mrs. Hawkins was born in Adair County, Dec. 4, 1853.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Moore, and Mrs. Sadie Bowles; two sons, Lafe Hawkins, and John A. Hawkins; one sister, Nancy; and one brothers, C. Z. Eitel, all of Kirksville and vicinity.

The funeral will be held at the Davis & Wilson Funeral Home tomorrow morning at ten o’clock.  Rev. S. T. Williams will have charge of the services.  Interment will be made in the Stukey cemetery south of Millard.

Barbia Hawkins, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 16 Feb 1925, p.1, col. 3, Monday

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E. H. HAWKINS, LA PLATA, DIES AT HOME TODAY

76-Year-Old Man Had Been in Poor Health Past Year

La Plata, Mo., Dec. 21. (Special)—Elliott Homer Hawkins, 76, died at his home here today at noon.  He had been in poor health the past year.

Tentative funeral services have been planned for Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian Church here conducted by R. L. Prather, pastor of the church.  Interment will be in La Plata cemetery.

He was the son of O. S. and Mellissa (Elliott) Hawkins and was born west of La Plata in Macon county on July 23, 1875.  He was married to Ethel Attebery at her home in the Illinois Bend community on Feb. 24, 1904.

He is survived by his wife; one son, John, and two grandchildren, Susan Joan and John David Hawkins, of S. Louis; two brothers, Albert, of Ludlow, and Carl, of Utica, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. O. F. Bosier and Miss Ethel Hawkins, both of Utica.  His parents and one sister, Mrs. P. T. Corbin, preceded him in death.

Mr. Hawkins was a member of the Christian Church having served as elder in the churches at Illinois Bend and La Plata for 40 years.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star.

The body is at the Wilson Funeral Home.

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F. M. HAWKINS, AGED 85, DIES HERE TODAY

Body Taken to Downing, His Home 50 Years.

Francis Marion Hawkins, 85, of Downing, died at 2:20 o’clock this morning at a local hospital where he had been a patient since Friday.  Mr. Hawkins had been in fairly good health until the time of his death.

Born in Lewis County, Mr. Hawkins lived there until 50 years ago when he moved to Downing.  He was a farmer until his retirement 15 years ago, and was a member of the Christian Church.

He leaves three sons, E. W. Hawkins, of 401 East Washington Street; E. E. Hawkins, of Downing, and J. N. Hawkins, of Ferris, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Cowell, of Memphis, and a brother, Ed Hawkins, of Bremerton, Wash.  His wife preceded him in death four years ago.

The body will lie in state at the Moore Funeral Home in Downing until funeral arrangements are completed.

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James Hawkins Fractured Skull

Falls From Ladder Monday Morning Causing Death the same Evening. – Funeral Yesterday

James Hawkins; an old and well known painter of this city fell from a step ladder in front of Zumsteg Bros. drug store about 11:45 o’clock last Monday and received injuries from which he died at 10 o’clock p.m. that night.

Mr. Hawkins, who was a man about 70 years of age, has of late been in rather poor health and the general opinion is that a spell of dizziness overcame him causing him to fall heavily to the concrete walk.  The back of his head was crushed and he never regained consciousness.

Dr. Platter was summoned and assisted by several by standers the man was carried to the rear room of the drug store where his injuries were cared for.  Upon examination it was found that the skull was fractured and blood was flowing in a stream from ear.  After cleansing the wound the injured man was placed in Vic Chaney’s express wagon and taken to the Joseph Forbes residence in the east part of town where he was given every possible attention.

Deceased was a lifelong resident of this locality.  He was a splendid painter and was a man of more than ordinary intelligence being a constant reader of newspapers and periodicals of different kinds.  He was kind-hearted and as in the case of Jay Forman he was worse to himself than to anyone else.  He was an old veteran and those who knew him in the “sixties” say he was a good soldier.

Early in life Mr. Hawkins united with the Methodist Church and though he did not live a consistent life yet he was a frequent attendant at the church services and seemed to greatly appreciate the privileges of hearing the gospel.  On account of the contemplated departure of Rev. Gale for his new home Rev. C. H. Morton, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducted a brief service at the Forbes home in east Memphis after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Memphis Cemetery.  After the service at the house the members of the Grand Army took charge of the body.

So far as known Mr. Hawkins had no relatives in this locality so the painters of the city made it a point to see that he had a respectful burial – the pall bearers being fellow painters.

James Hawkins, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Oct 1911, p. 3, col. 6

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JOHN HAWKINS, ONCE RESIDENT HERE, DIES AT 70

Body Being Brought to Kirksville; Services to Be Announced

John A. Hawkins, 70, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Willard Nash, in St. Louis this morning at 5:30.  He had lived in St. Louis the past fifteen years.

The body will arrive at the Davis and Wigal Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington, some time this evening and funeral arrangements will be announced.

He was the son of James B. and Barbara Eitel Hawkins and was born in Adair county Aug. 16, 1883.  He was married to Laura Mack in Kirksville Jan. 7, 1907.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Nina Thevel and Mrs. Ada Nash, both of St. Louis, and one son, Merle Hawkins, of Belle, Mo.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one daughter, two sisters and one brother.

He was on the custodial force of the high school here until leaving for St. Louis fifteen years ago.  He had been a member of the Christian church a number of years.

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Mrs. Ethel Hayden Dies In Oklahoma

Amy Ethel Hayden, daughter of J. M. and Martha Jane Greaves, was born at Rutledge, Missouri, April 10, 1883.  She was married to Adam A. Hayden at Memphis, Missouri, November 11, 1908.  Three sons were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy.  One step-son, Keith Hayden, died January 4, 1953.  Her husband, father, mother, three brothers, and one sister have preceded her in death.  She was converted and joined the Baptist Church when a young girl.

Surviving her is one son, Bernard Hayden of the home; a step-grandson of Kennedy, Texas; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

She departed this life at 1:00 a.m. April 8, 1966, at her home.  Her health had not been good for several years, but she had kept active with her housework and the home until the end.  Her smile and cheerful disposition will be missed by all who knew her.

     Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have

     laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.  God is awake.

Funeral services were held from the Christian Union Church, Tryon, Oklahoma, at 2 p.m. April 9, 1966, the Rev. H. I. Jones officiating.  Interment was made in the Tryon cemetery.

Among those who attended the funeral were niece, Mrs. Gilbert Sayres, Burlington, Ia., and nephew, Richard Carder, LaPlata.

Amy Ethel Hayden, Gorin, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 14 Apr 1966

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Died at her home in this city, Mrs. Dora Hayden, Friday, Oct. 18, 1906.  She had been sick for sometime with that dreaded disease, consumption, and her death was not unexpected.  She leaves to mourn her death a husband, A. A. Hayden and a son, a father, brother, two sisters and a host of friends.  Mrs. Hayden has been a resident of Gorin since childhood and was loved by all who knew her.  She was tenderly laid to rest in the Gorin cemetery Sunday, Oct. 21, to await the resurrection morn.  The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the writer.

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Obituary

Dora Linn Hayden, nee Chapman, was born Aug. 2, 1879 and died Oct. 19, 1906 at 8 o’clock p.m., after a long continued illness of tubercular infection.  She united with the C. P. church soon after he marriage and until her death lived a faithful christian [sic] life.  She was married to Adam A. Hayden Nov. 1, 1899.  Two said union two children were born, one died in infancy, one little boy, Kieth, surviving.  During her sickness she frequently expressed a hope of Heaven.  The night before she died she called her husband to her bedside and asked him to pray with her that she might live to raise her son, but if it was the Lord’s will she was prepared and willing to go.  A few hours before she died she called her husband to her bedside the second time and requested him to live a christian [sic] life and raise her son the same and give him a good education.  She called her son Kieth to her bedside, kissed them both and bade them farewell.  The funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. H. C. Shook, of Bucklin, Mo., from 2 Kings, 20, 1, to a large audience, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Gorin cemetery.  The vast concourse of relatives and friends, testified to the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her.

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MRS. JESSIE E. HAYDEN DIES AT HOME HERE

Long-Time Resident was 81; Funeral to Be Friday Morning

Mrs. Jessie E. Hayden, 81, long-time resident of Kirksville, died at her home at 215 E. Illinois yesterday afternoon at 3:30.

Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Washington Friday morning at ten o’clock conducted by the Rev. Ralph Hicks, pastor of the Kirksville Methodist Church.  Interment will be in the Hale, Mo. cemetery.  The body is at the Davis Funeral Home.

She was the daughter of George Newell and Frances Emma (Baker) Hubbell and was born Feb. 8, 1871 in Carroll county, Mo.

Three sisters, one brother and a half-brother preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband; one son Evard A. Hayden, of Des Plaines, Ill.; two sisters, Louise Hubbell who, made her home with the Haydens [sic], and Mrs. Gertrude Huntzinger, of Hale; one grandson and a brother, G. A. Hubbel, of Thayer, Mo.

Mrs. Hayden attended Appleton College in Livingston county.

Mr. Hayden was in the monument business here for a number of years.

Mrs. Hayden was a member of the Kirksville Methodist Church.

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RITES FOR MRS. WM. HAYDEN

Was Born at Granger, Scotland County, March 26, 1871

Mrs. Lydia O. Hayden, wife of William Hayden, died at their home just east of the city limits of Memphis, Saturday night, June 1st, at 10:30 o’clock.

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Some Years Ago, Buried At La Belle Tuesday

Mrs. Thomas Earl Hayden of Quincy, 45 years old, who as Mabel Marie Pitzer lived near Novelty some years ago, died at 9 o’clock Saturday, Aug. 18, 1956.  Death came at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, after an illness of several months.

Funeral services at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Christian Church in La Belle were conducted by the Rev. J. L. Shoemaker of Shelbina.  Burial was in the cemetery at La Belle.  Mrs. Hayden was a member of the La Belle Christian Church.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Betty, Mrs. Charles Menke, and two sons, Kenneth Hayden of Quincy and Jimmie Hayden of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pitzer, of Columbus Junction, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Jones and Frances, Mrs. Vernon Garnett, of Novelty and a brother, Lemuel Milton Pitzer, Jr., of Lewistown.

Mrs. Hayden, a daughter of Lemuel Milton and Fannie Irene Pitzer, was born March 8, 1911, west of Leonard in Shelby County.  She was married Jan. 5, 1927, to Mr. Hayden and to them were born five children, twin daughters having preceded her in death.  She was preceded in death by her mother, who died Dec. 28, 1955, and a brother, Leslie Pitzer, who died Jan. 1, 1918.

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Mrs. E. C. Hayden Dies at Wyaconda

Mrs. E. C. Hayden, 68, mother of Stanley Hayden, director of Educational service for the Teachers College, died suddenly from heart disease yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at her home at Wyaconda, Mo.

Mr. Hayden and son, Calvin, had gone to Wyaconda yesterday morning to spend the day with his parents and he was at the home at the time of his death.  She had been ill for the past six weeks.

The funeral is to be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Woodville Church and burial will be made in the cemetery there.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Merton, Wyaconda, and Stanley, here, and one daughter, Mrs. Al Clough, Wyaconda.  She was the grandmother of Richard Hayden, K. S. T. C. student.

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DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION

Wm. W. Hayden Succumbs at Kirksville Hospital Thursday

William W. Hayden, 70, lifelong resident of Scotland county, died at the Laughlin hospital at Kirksville last Thursday, August 12, following an operation for appendicitis which he underwent Wednesday afternoon.

In the absence of his pastor, Rev. Wilbur E. Longstreth, funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. G. Bensberg at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, August 15th.  The Methodist choir sang, Mrs. Charles Swift was the accompanist.  burial was in the Memphis Cemetery.

Pall bearers were I. M. Horn, W. A. Southerland, Ira Huggans, Duffy Hudnall, Lee Carroll and George Snodgrass.

William Warder Hayden was a son of Jacob B. and Nancy (Farrell) Hayden.  He was born in Scotland county, Missouri, March 3, 1873.

He was married to Lydia O. Hildebrandt, August 28, 1895.  To this union one child was born, Oris A. Hayden.  His wife preceded him in death May 31, 1940.

On February 19, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Rosettie Conaway.

He leaves his wife, his son, Oris A. Hayden of Memphis; one brother, Earl Hayden, and one sister, Dr. Pearl Mustoe, both of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Sgt. Max W. Hayden, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Larry Hayden of Memphis.

Mr. Hayden united with the Presbyterian church in Granger, Missouri, at the age of 18, later moving his membership to the Methodist church in Memphis, where he was a faithful member at the time of his death.

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HAYES SUDDEN DEATH

FORMER NIGHT WATCHMAN WAS CONSTABLE AND DEPUTY SHERIFF

Wm. M. Hayes, former nightwatchman and deputy sheriff, died suddenly at his home a mile east of Memphis Monday afternoon about three o’clock while talking with members of his family.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Memphis yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. M. Feay.  Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.

The pall bearers were Former Mayor Leo C. Pitkin, Marshal Tommy Gundy, Seth D. Trotter, Duffy J. Hudnall, J. B. Smoot and Delbert Oliver.

Mr. Hayes had been ill several weeks and was at a Kirksville hospital a few days recently.  Physicians there gave the family no hope of his recovery and he returned to his home east of Memphis where he had been cared for by members of his family.

Mr. Hayes for many years was a resident of Memphis and was well known to many people of the county.  For several years he was nightwatchman of Memphis, and at the time of his death, he was constable of Jefferson township, having been reelected at the election in November.  During the term of Sheriff Seth D. Trotter, Mr. Hayes was his deputy.

He was a man who had many friends.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Hughie Hayes, and one granddaughter, Janet Hayes.

Mr. Hayes was a son of Finley and Sarah Hayes.  He was born in Scotland county, Missouri, on December 10, 1881, being 57 years of age.

Mr. Hayes lived in this county all his life on a farm east of Memphis until twelve years ago when he moved to Memphis.

He was married on February 25, to Miss Myrtle Lough at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Lough Sr., east of Memphis.

In addition to the wife, son and granddaughter, Mr. Hayes is survived by one half-brother, Frank Bills of Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Richie of Loveland, Colo., one half-sister, Mrs. Allie Ayers of Denver, Colo.

Mr. Hayes was a member of the Memphis Christian church.

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James P. Haynes Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for James Pearl Haynes, 54, who died in the Veteran’s Hospital at Des Moines, Ia., Monday evening; will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock in the Assembly of God Church at Pennville, conducted by Rev. C. L. Rowland, of Green City.  Interment will be in the Greencastle cemetery.  The body will be taken to the family home this evening at 6 o’clock where it will remain until time for the funeral.

Born Sept. 4, 1894, the son of Jeremiah and Ella (Rouse) Payne he was married to Miss Fern Bachman.  Four children were born to them.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Gwendolen Duffey, of New Providence, Ia., Mrs. Nellie Rose Kelley, of Newton, Ia., and Willeta, and one son, P. J. Payne, both of the home; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Ella Haynes, of Unionville; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Muhring, of Hannibal, and Mrs. Reta Flannagan, of New Providence, Ia.; three brothers, Raymond, of Harlington, Tex., Clarence, of Green City, and Opal, of Unionville.

Mr. Haynes was a veteran of World War I.

The King-Walker-Custer American Legion, of Green City, will officiate at the interment.

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MRS. NANCY M. HAYNES DIES HERE TODAY

Funeral and Burial Services To Be Tomorrow.

Mrs. Nancy Murphy Haynes, 60 years old, died this morning at her home here.  The funeral is to be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Thursday morning at 10 o’clock and burial will be made in Forest Cemetery.

Mrs. Haynes was born in Adair County, Dec. 11, 1879, and had lived in Kirksville several years.  She is survived by three sons, Marshall, Tom and Virgil Murphy and four grandchildren.

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MRS. WALTER HAYS FUNERAL WILL BE TODAY

Mother of Four Died Friday After Illness of Weeks.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Union Temple Church, southwest of Kirksville, for Mrs. Walter Hays who died Friday at her home in the Union Temple district.  Burial will be made at the Union Temple Cemetery.

Mrs. Hays, the former Bertha Lee Sullivan, was born Dec. 10, 1885, in the same community where she died.  On Sept. 12, 1903, she was married to Walter Hays.  Four children were born to this union.  Mrs. Hays had been in failing health for several weeks and previously had been a patient at a local hospital.

Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Simler and Mrs. Martin Simler, of Novinger; two sons, Leland Hays, of Kirksville, now a patient at the Grim-Smith Hospital, and Cecil Hays, of Novinger; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Schrage, of Brashear; Mrs. Dorothy Ross, of Brashear and Mrs. Minnie Hall, of La Plata; three brothers, Clay Sullivan, of Novinger; Otto Sullivan, of LaPlata, and Fred Sullivan, of Edgerton, Kan.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  One brother, Dee Sullivan, preceded her in death.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until 1 o’clock this afternoon.  Pallbearers will be Lloyd Hays, Levi Hays, Lawrence Chitwood, Earl Ross, Walter Hall and Billie Howell.

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CHARLES HAYS, 69, DIES NEAR BLANCHARD, IA.

Funeral at Greentop For Former Schuyler County Farmer.

Special to The Daily Express.

Queen City, Mo., Nov. 13—Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Methodist church in Greentop for Charles Arthur Hays, formerly one of Schuyler county’s most prominent farmers, who died Tuesday evening at his home near Blanchard, Ia., of a heart attack.  He was 69 years old.

The services are being conducted by the Rev. P. M. Lind, a lifelong friend of Mr. Hays, and burial will be in the Greentop cemetery.

Mr. Hays’ body was found in an alfalfa field, near his home, and he apparently was stricken while driving some hogs from the field.  When he left the house a few minutes before he apparently was in excellent health.

Mr. Hays was the son of Anderson and Catherine Hays and was born near Glenwood Aug. 10, 1872.  He attended the Schuyler County schools and the Kirksville Teachers College.  He was married Jan. 10, 1904, to Lenore Spears, and one daughter was born to the union.

They lived in Schuyler County until 1930 when they moved to Iowa.  He was a member of the New Harmony Free Will Baptist Church.

He leaves his wife, his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Johnson, of Des Moines, his mother, Mrs. Catherine Hays, of Greentop, two brothers, Alva Hays of Greentop, and Frank Hays, of Columbus, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. Laura Nelson, of St. Louis.

Brief funeral services were held at the home in Iowa Wednesday morning and the body was then brought to the West Funeral Home in Queen City and then taken to Greentop.

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COY HAYS, 66, FOUND DEAD AT FARM HOME

Funeral Friday For Sullivan County Farmer

Green City, Mo., March 23. (Special)—Coy Hays, 66, farmer living northwest of Green City, was found dead in the barn at his farm home about noon Tuesday.  He had gone to the barn to see about some stock and when he remained there longer than his wife thought necessary, she investigated and found him dead.  The Sullivan County coroner was called, and upon investigation stated that he had died of a heart attack.

Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church here Friday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. Basil Sinclair and Rev. E. V. Campbell.

He was the son of Lynn and Nora Hays and was born on a farm northwest of Green City, in the vicinity where he had lived most of his life.

He was married to Miss Evah Halliburton.  No children were born to them.  They have a foster son, Fred Smith.

He is survived only by his wife and the foster son.

Coy Hays, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Mar 1949, p. 2, col.5

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EARL HAYS CRUSHED WHILE WORKING ON AUTO AT HOME MONDAY

Earl Hays was crushed to death beneath the rear of a car at his home northeast of Memphis Monday afternoon about 2 o’clock.

Hays and George Garrett, a neighbor, were removing the drive shaft of the Hays car, a 1929 Chevrolet, preparing to put in a new flywheel.

The rear of the car was suspended by a chain from a 2×8 just inside the barn door.  The wheels of the car were not off of the ground, but only the weight of the body had been raised off of the springs.

Both Hays and Garrett were under the car a few moments before the accident happened, Garrett working on the west side and Hays under the east side.  Hays finished removing three bolts on his side and was waiting for Garrett to finish his part, when Garrett got a cramp in his arm.

Hays took the wrench from Garrett and the latter got out from under the car.  He went to the front seat, removed the floor boards and returned to the back of the car and asked Hays how he was getting along.

Was About Through Work

Hays told him he was almost through taking out the last bolt, when suddenly the 2×8 snapped in two.  Hays was lying on his right side, facing the west when the car fell.

Hays had his arms raised under the car and when it fell, it struck his side just below the left arm.

Garrett stated that he heard Hays say: “Lift it up, it is getting heavier.”  Garrett attempted to lift the car by the rear bumper enough take some of the weight off of Hays and at the same time called several times to Mrs. Hays.  He, with Mrs. Hays, managed to raise the car with the block and tackle until Mr. Hays could be removed.

Neighbors were summoned an Dr. A. M. Keethler was called but Hays was died when he arrived.  In a few minutes Bill Gardner and Don Gardner, Wm. Briggs, Jess Armstrong and son and Glen Martin, all neighbors, were at the Hays home.

Coroner P. M. Baker was called but no inquest was held.

Funeral Services This Afternoon

Funeral services are being held at the Methodist church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth and Rev. A. M. Hadley and burial will be in the Memphis cemetery. Pall bearers will be George Cross, George Garrett. Don Gardner, Parley B. Rudy,…

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ETHEL E. HAYS, 48, YARROW, DIES HERE

Wife of Elmer Hays; Funeral services Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Ethel Ella Hays, 48, of Yarrow, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Union Temple Church Sunday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of Nazarene Church in Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Union Temple cemetery.

Mrs. Hays was the daughter of Willard and Duffie (Lowe) Dudley and was born July 26, 1904, in Adair county.  She was married to Elmer Hays March 24, 1923 at Kirksville, and two children were born to this marriage.

She is survived by her husband and children, Elmer Lean [Leon] Hays of Des Moints [Moines], Iowa, and Lodena Mae Hays of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Maudie) Bragg, Novinger, and Mrs. Merl (Ollie) Bragg, Kirksville; a half-brother, Virgil Dudley, Kirksville; step-mother, Mrs. Ethel Dudley, Kirksville, and one grandson, Ronald Leon Hays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters.

Mrs. Hays was a member of the Union Temple Church.

The body is at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Bearers are to be LaVern Bragg, Hollis Bragg, William Pinkerton, Kenneth Noel, Eugene Hays and Cleland Hays.

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Fannie A. Hays died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luther W. Magers, at Bevier, this morning at ten o’clock.  She had been in ill health for the past several months.

Funeral services will be held at the Union Temple Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the First Christian Church.  Interment will be in Union Temple cemetery.

She was born in Schuyler County, November 23, 1862.  She has lived in the Nind community most of her life.  She has been at the home of her daughter since July 9.

Surviving are five sons, Robert E. of Colstrip, Mont.; James H. of Forsyth, Mont.; Luther R. of Kirksville; Everett E. of Livonia; J. Dewey Hays, of Yarrow; five daughters, Mrs. J. A. Pinkerton, of Forsyth, Mont.; Mrs. W. W. Linder, of Livingston, Mont.; Mrs. C. E. Pickett, of Sheridan, Mont.; Mrs. W. E. Hudspeth, of Warrensburg; Mrs. L. W. Magers, Bevier; and fifty-one grandchildren and thirty-nine great grandchildren.

The body will lie in state at the Summers and Powell Funeral Home until time for the services.

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AGED PIONEER OF SULLIVAN COUNTY DIES

John Webster Hays, 95, Succumbs; Funeral at Green City

Funeral services for John Webster Hays, 95, former resident of the Sorrell community, who died Saturday at the home of his grandson, Roscoe Bankus of Nevada, Mo., will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock at the Glenn E. Kent Funeral Home in Green City.  The Rev. Omer Hunsaker will officiate with interment in the Mount Zion cemetery near Green City.

Mr. Hays was born in Monroe county, Ky., the son of James and Julia Ann Hays, on Jan. 27, 1858.  He was one of nine children, all of whom preceded him in death except one brother, Millard Hays, of Sulphur Lick, Ky.

He was married in 1879 to Mary Ellen Willborn and 12 children were born, six of whom survive: E. G. and F. J. Hays of Green City; Mrs. John Bankus of Milan; Mrs. Grover Lucas of Cheyenne, Wyo.; H. W. Hays of LaPort, Ind., and Paul Hays of Wilmington, Del.  He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 43 great-grand-children, and one great-great-grandchild, Gary Lee Peterson, of Kirksville.

His wife died in 1918 and in 1921 he was united in marriage to Clara Quigley of near Milan.  She died in 1940.

Mr. Hays was a long-time resident of Sullivan county, having moved there in 1890 during the pioneer days, and was well-known for his active interest in local government, school, and church work.  At one time he was a member of the Sullivan County Court.

He became a member of the Holiday Church of Christ in 1893.

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Sebern K. Hays Funeral

Rites Were at Gerth & Baskett Chapel Friday

Funeral services for Sebern K. Hays, whose death was reported in last week’s Democrat, were held at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth, pastor of the Methodist church.  Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.

Music was by a quartette composed of Mrs. B. O. Reeves, Miss Clara Lawrence, J. J. Zumsteg, and Wm. Kutzner, accompanied by Mrs. W. E. Longstreth at the piano.

The pall bearers were William Stone, Ira Huggans, Elmer O. Bertram, Chas. J. Williams, Bryan McQuoid and John Schuler.

Mr. Hays, who for many years delivered groceries and meats for Memphis dealers, died at home of his niece, Mrs. Nellie Spencer, 215 West Monroe Street, Thursday morning, January 15, at 10:25 o’clock.

He was never married and for several years had made his home with Mrs. Spencer.  He had been in failing health the past few years.  He lived an honorable life and had the confidence of all with whom he had dealings.  In the forty years or more we have known him, we’ve never heard anyone speak ill of him.

Sebern K. Hays was born in Greenville, Tenn., March 21, 1869.  He came to Scotland County with his parents, John and Mary Hays, in a covered wagon about 1875. 

Sebern Hays was the youngest of twelve children and is survived by only one brother, Thomas A. Hays of southwest of Memphis, and by a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Sebern K. Hays, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 22 Jan 1942, p. 2, col. 3

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Nade Hayes Dies

Nade Hayes, who was recently admitted to the Scotland County home, died at the home Tuesday night about 6:30.

Funeral services will be held from the Payne & Sons funeral parlors this afternoon at 2:30, and burial will be made in the Memphis cemetery.

Mr. Hayes was a brother of Thos. A. Hayes and Seyb Hayes of this city.

Nade Hayes, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 6 Nov 1930, p. 1, col. 2

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Funeral of “Nade” Hays

Funeral services for Nade Hays, whose death was reported in last week’s Democrat, were held at the Payne funeral home Thursday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Harry V. McColloch, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  Mrs. Joe Bertram sang several solos.  Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.

Sevier M. Hays, known as “Nade” to all his friends, was born in Green County, Tenn., August 18th, 1858, and died Nov. 4, 1930, in Memphis.

He leaves three brothers, Thomas A., John and S. K. Hays, all of Memphis.

For several years he owned a livery barn in Memphis and made many warm friends during that time.  His later life was spent in St. Joseph, Mo., having come back to Memphis a short time ago.  He will be sadly missed by a multitude of relatives and friends.

Sevier M. “Nade” Hays, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 13 Nov 1930, p. 4, col. 5

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MRS. HAYS, 88, DIES AT HOME IN LANCASTER

Funeral Services to Be Held Monday for Aged Woman

Lancaster, Mo., April 11. (Special)—Mrs. Sue Estell Hays, 88, aged Schuyler County resident died at her home here Friday night at 9:30 following an illness of about four months.

Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church here Monday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Coggins assisted by Rev. Ben Bradbury.  Interment will be in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

The daughter of M. J. and Nancy (Miller) Morris, she was born in Davis County, Iowa on Feb. 4, 1860.  She was married to Marvel J. Hays on June 10, 1882.

Three daughters were born to this marriage; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys McNeely, preceded her in death.  Her husband died several years ago.

The two daughters surviving are Mrs. Thelma Morgan, of Chicago and Mrs. Sybil Justice, of Lancaster.

Mrs. Hayes [sic] was the last of a family of nine children.  She has been a member of the Christian Church in Lancaster for many years and was a very active worker in the church.

The body will lie in state at the Fenton Funeral Home until noon Monday.

The pallbearers will be: Dewey Turner, William Shepherd, Fred Morris, Harden Graves, Lee Reynolds and Floyd Manning.

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WELL KNOWN FARMER DEAD

Thomas A. Hays Had Retired and Moved to Memphis

Thomas A. Hays, well known retired farmer and one of Scotland county’s best men, died at his home, 320 North Lincoln street, Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, following an illness of several weeks.

Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. V. A. Venezia, and interment was in the Memphis cemetery.

Pall bearers were S. J. Onken, Chan Johnson, Ross Alexander, Lee Adams, Jas. G. Snyder and Marcus Mount.

For many years Mr. Hays lived on his farm southwest of Memphis but a few years ago, on account of ill health and his advanced age, he sold out, bought the property in Memphis to which he moved, and where he died Saturday.

Mr. Hays was born Sept. 29, 1856, in Greenville, Tenn., a son of John B. and Mary Ray Hays.  He came to Scotland county with his parents at the age of 17 and had lived here since.  He moved to Memphis three years ago.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church.  On January 20, 1877, he married Mary Wyrick, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Hays was the last of a family of 12 children.  Surviving are three daughter[s]. Miss Essie and Miss Effie Hays, both at home, and Mrs. Chas. F. Wells of east of Memphis; two sons, Grover Hays of Memphis and Ford Hays of Lancaster; six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

The grandchildren are Van William and Charles Hays of Memphis, Alfred Hays of Kahoka, Harold Hays of Lancaster, Louise Hays of Memphis, and Mrs. Paulina Bowman of Ottumwa.

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WALTER HAYS, 67 YEARS OLD, SUCCUMBS HERE

Funeral Services Sunday Afternoon At Union Temple

Walter F. Hays, 67, route 1, Novinger, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Union Temple Church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Union Temple cemetery.

Mr. Hays was the son of Harrison F. and Margaret (Gunnels) Hays and was born in Adair county Dec. 9, 1882.

He was married to Bertha Lee Sullivan Sept. 12, 1903, and to this marriage four children were born.  Mrs. Hays died June 11, 1943, and he was also preceded in death by two sisters.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Simler, Kirksville, and Mrs. Martin (Lulu) Simler, Novinger; two sons, Leland, of Novinger, and Cecil, of Yarrow; one brother, John, of Yarrow, and two half-brothers, Sam and William Hays, both of Yarrow; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Lulu) Chitwood, Kirksville, and one half-sister, Mrs. Lettie McAninch, of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He was a member of the Union Temple Church.

Mr. Hays had been living with his son, Leland, on the home place where he was born and where he had lived his entire lifetime.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

Bearers will be Loyd Hays, Levi Hays, Walter Hall, Lawrence Chitwood, Virgil Sullivan, and Elmer Page.

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J. A. HAYWARD, GROCER HERE 35 YEARS, DIES

Funeral To Be Held Wednesday; Burial At Cater.

James A. Hayward, 74, a Kirksville grocer for thirty-five years before retirement about four years ago, died this morning at 7:30 o’clock at his home on West LaHarpe Street.  He had been seriously ill eight months due to heart disease.

The funeral is to be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Davis Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Pyron McMillen, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and burial will be made in the Cater Memorial Cemetery.  The body is lying in state at the funeral home.

Mr. Hayward, whose full name was James Alfred Hayward, was born June 1, 1868, in Adair County, Missouri, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Marion Hayward.  He had lived in Adair County most of his life.

He was married to Clara Painter and five children were born, one of whom died in infancy.  Mrs. Hayward died in 1900 and he later was married to Mrs. Fannie Wagner.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie W. Hayward; one daughter, Mrs. T. J. Blue, Kirksville; three sons, Dolph and Dale Hayward, Kirksville, and Lloyd Hayward, Gibbs; two stepsons, Minor Wagner, Austin, Minn., and Enic Wagner, Long Island, N. Y.; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. J. T. Hocker, Kirksville; Mrs. Luella Moore, Chicago; Miss Laura Hayward, Kirksville, and Mrs. C. C. Painter, Kirksville, and one brother, Dr. John D. Hayward, St. Louis.  Two brothers, Newton and Arthur, preceded him in death.

Mr. Hayward joined the Presbyterian Church at Millard when a young man.

He first came to Kirksville from an Adair County farm and became a clerk in the D. N. Nighswander grocery.  Four years later he decided he liked the business and bought an interest in the store.  He built several neighborhood grocery stores here, among them one on Michigan Street near the shoe factory, on West Hamilton Street, and at 315 West Randolph Street.  He ran a grocery in Tulsa, Okla., for six months.

After quitting the grocery business four years ago, he dealt in real estate until he became seriously ill.

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Sarah Hayward, 79 Died Wednesday At Kansas City

Sarah (Sadie) West Hayward, 79, St. Joseph, Missouri, died Wednesday night at a Kansas City Hospital, after a short illness.  She was a daughter of Wm. F. and Sara M. West.  A native of Rutledge, Missouri, having spent most of her life in Scotland County until the past 14 years.

She was married to George Hayward in 1911.  Mrs. Hayward was an active member in Rutledge Methodist Church, order of Eastern Star and community activities.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, George, and one son, Herbert.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Thompson, St. Joseph, Missouri; two sisters, Miss Buelah [sic] West, Quincy, Illinois, Mrs. Ethel Bertram, Kirksville, Missouri; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett Chapel, Saturday, August 12, at 1 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiated.  Interment was in the Pauline Cemetery, Rutledge, Missouri.  Body bearers were Arthur Lowe, Lawrence Berges, Gerildive Triplett, Letus McCabe, Joe Neese, Jr., and Estel Leslie.

Sarah “Sadie” (West) Hayward, From Unknown Newspaper, 17 Aug 1967

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Died at Holly Hill, Florida, on Monday, May 26

William F. Hayward was born February 25, 1860, at Croten, Iowa.  He died at Holly Hill, Florida, May 26, 1947, where he had made his home for several years.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Gerth & Baskett chapel, conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth of the Methodist church and by the Masonic lodge.

Burial was in the Union cemetery, near which he lived for several years before selling his farm and moving to Memphis.

Mr. Hayward came to Scotland county and married Mary Jane Kendall of Memphis, December 8, 1886.  Six children were born. 

Mr. Hayward is survived by his wife and four children–Edward and Chester Hayward of Holly Hill, Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Courtney of Lebanon, Mo., and by Frank Hayward of Milwaukee, Wis.  There are eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mr. and Mrs. Hayward had been married 61 years.  He lived in Scotland county 70 years, was an active member of the Methodist church in Memphis and of the Masonic lodge.

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