Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-06-21

(From the Vernon County Democrat, June Is.
Mr.. j W. Blackwell, who died In this vicin-
iy on May s5th, was born in Mason comfy,
Va, December %. 1873. He was N arried in
1913. Conducted a prosperous business as plan
amassing considerable wealth. In 1868 he re-
moved with his family to Lafayette county, Mo.
Here he invested q large amount OF money in
this adversity took the place OF prosperity. Mis-
fortune aI;er misfortune came upon him as by
merciless fate. and in the great panic OF 1879. al
tune was swept away Sad, but ever hopeful,
he came to this county and settled u lew miles
from the town of Nevada. Since that time he
has been known to the people of the vicinity as
q modest retiring christian gentleman. During
the extremely hot weather of last summer. he
suffered something like a sun stroke or shock of
paralysis. frsm which he never recovered. His
sickness was slow and lingering, and kept him
PROSTATE for nine months. Most of this time
proach of the welcome messenger. death. he
told his family be was .'going home. - and died
at peace with his Sod and his fellow men,
honor. sobriety and industry. Acknowledging
the sinfulness OF human nature, he was con-
xerted to Christ in 1872, and Joined Concord
Baptist church IN Lafayette county. The only
word Of consolation we Can offer to his sorely
afflicted family is that he was a christian. This.
sympathy of many friends. is all we can give
His sufferings are forever over, and in their be-
TeaVeWeut we assure them tney nave the hearty
sympathy Of the Nevada Baptist church, of
which Bro. B. was a devoted member
WI. BROWN.
From the Independence Democrat, June 3
Departed this life on the morning of June the
9Th, 1879. W. h. c. Brown. ST.. In the SOth year
of his life.
Mr.. Brown was born in Prince William cuuu-
ty, Va, October 18th. 1888. In 1873 his father
moved to Kentucky and in 1874 the subject OF
this notice with his young family moved to Mis-
souri, and settled in Lafayette county, where he
resided until q short time since, when he moved
to this city where he resided until his death.
Here he had spent much time and money IN Sc
curing for himself and family q Comfortable
home, when the Master satisfied with his work
here below. called him to that rest which he had
80 long anticipated and to which the companion
of his early manhood and the partner OF his Joys
and sorrows had preceded him q few years.
Mr.. Brown had been q member of the Cumber-
the church of his choice, ard of his love. BY =
consistent and Cody life. he had endearsd him
self not only 10 that particular branch OF the
church of Christ; but had secured the confidence
and esteem OF = large acquaintance in LAFAYETTE
county rnd Jackson county.
Mr.: Brown was the father of DR.. j. T.. and
Mr.. O. r. Brown, SO well and 30 favorably
whom as well as to q large number OF sorrow
ing friends. it is q precious thought that they
mourn not rs those who have no hope, In tho
midst OF great suffering. they had the evidence
In their father OF the truth and power of the re.
ligion OF Christ. He was enabled to say, al
await my Masters will; with patience await
the time of my departurej l am not afraid to
die"
May we all live the life of the righteous thai
our last end NAV be like his. A FRIENn