Lexington weekly intelligencer., 1882-12-16

Died-In Washington township. Lafayette
county, Mo-. recently, from tho effects of fall
In October. Mr.. ZACHARIAH ". WARNER,
aged 81 years.
In Round Prairie. Jackson county, Mo,
near Oak Grove. Dec; ., Of consumption. Mr..
ELI PARENT. aged about 50 years.
nt tn'; wnAn I'LL Rfein1s1 s1sR HI e. iess esFn 81
years.
Mr.. Easter was born in Bedford county,
Penn. September 81. 1881. He married there,
aad removed TO Lafayette county. Mo-, In the
spring OF 1865, where he followed his trade a.
miller while he retained his health. For ever .
year hs has been an invalid. Mr. Easter was
man OF sterling character. Modest and rstir-
Ing In his disposition he was still man OF de-
sided views. He was ardent and enthusiast
tio democrat. and though far from well came in
carriage to the polls to vote November I. HON.
est and conscientious In his dealings, . substan-
tial citizen. faithful husband aad kind father,
his death is loss to the community a. we'll a.
to his family. he leaves wife, four sons and
two daughters. Peace to his ashes.
- In this city. December IL. OF pneumonia
sad nicer OF the lungs. Mr.. h. J. K. AHRENS,
aged u years.
Mr.. Ahrens was born In the village Of Arden
stedt, near PeIns. In Hanover. Germany, Feb
rusry 3, 1870. and was consequently nearly s3
years OF age. He went through the public
schools at Peine. then went to Hildseheim,
where he spent some time under private tutor,
after which he took q full collegiate course IN
that city. He arrived In America in October.
1874. and was for IS years in active mercantile
business In the city of st. Louia. where he mar
RED Miss Elisabeth KIinRenberg. a sister of
Herman Klingenberg, E-q., of this county. u
lady of many accomplishments and virtues who
survives him. By this marriage he has had nve
children. who are all living. Ed W ard. Theodore,
Albert, Lydia and William. Mr.. Ahrens came
to Lexington TO live In 1857. and has resided here
ever aimee. his occupation being that Of dry
goods merchant, in which he has been uni formly
successful. He was trained buainess man and
methodical in his habits, took great pride In his
business. and Inculcated his habits and tastes In
the minds OF his children He was justly proud
of the beautiful store-room which he erected on
Franklin street some years ngo. which for
beauty cannot be excelled even In the large
cities. and which 10 an ornament to our city.
and will be for many day . monument to his
enterprise and Iib.rality, Active. intelligent,
honorable. pub!la spirited he was frequently
honored by his fellow citizens with. public
trusts. No enterprise for the public good ever
failed to receive warm aud liberal support at
his hands. He was. at the time of his death.
and had been for many years, member OF the
city council. He was always on the most i'm
portant committees and one Of the most useful
and active members. His counsel was heard
upon all questions OF moment, and he was
always thoroughly informed. He was for nine
years member Of the Lexington school board,
for . time Its president. and always active and
alert in the discharge OF his duties. Indeed few
citizens have ever lived n our midst who were
SO constantly jealous in regard TO public a1sirs.
While this was true he was Of genial and
kindly ditposltion, and In his hours Of relaxa-
tion enjoy I'd the pleasant tiings In life. He was
\ member Of the Lexington Lsidsrhrsnx, and