The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-24
DEATHS,
Died, ut Dover, October Is, of membra-
nous Group, infant child of Mrs. Alexan-

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nous Group, infant child of Mrs. Alexan-
der.
Died, at the residence of her father, j.
NJ. L~ivengoOd, in Corder, October 20, 1891,
Miss Bette LivengoOd, aged 10 years.
Bette had been a sufferer a long time
with heart disease. Shut off from the
buoyant hopes OF young w~omanhood, h
had laid hold Of hat hope which as "an
anchor to her SOUP reaches within the
veil. She was n good girl, we all loved
her. and shall think of her now, not in
the lonely grave but in that beautiful
home, where there is no more pain and
clothed upon with the spiritual body that
is fadeless and pure. The Master came
and called for her suddenly, but not I'M
cXpcctedly. She laid her head upon His
breast and breathed her life out sweetly
there. &c. >.
Died, October 10, 1891, Miss Ada Cheat
ham, of typhoid fever, in the 3lst year OF
her age. ri
The call came suddenly. But years OF
faithful service forthe Master had prepar-
ed her for death. She was confined to her
bed two weeks, but was patient in her
protractcd suffering, and peaceful and
happy in her dying hour. As the end
drew near she almost reveled in the
glorics of the better world, and rejoiced
in the anticipations of meeting her broth
ers and sister, who preceded her some
years ago. She was a consistent member
OF the Baptist church. In the church she
was tenderly loved, and her voice was
often heard testifying h goodness of
God. Not only will the family miss her,
but the neighborhoOd in which she was
so widely known. Her funeral was con-
Quoted by her pastor, j. II. Osburn, and
her remains were laid to rest in Concord
cemetery. HER SCHOOLMATE.
Bates City, Mo.
RESOLUTIONS of RESPECT.
At a special meeting of the vestry OF
Christ church the following resolutions
of respect and coincidence were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has seemed good to our
heavenly Father, since we last met, to re-
move from our midst one h stood high
in our esteem and affection;
Resolved, That in II late John n.
Heathman, our fellow parishioner and
modest Christian, q true and earnest
churchman, and a jealous co-worker in
the cause Of the Master and that in his
death we feel that this parish has suffered
a deep loss.
Resolved, That the example of his con-
sistant and pious Christian life should
commend itself to the imitation OF his
survivors in the church and in the COM
munity.
Resolved, That we tender to the bereav-
ed family and friends the expression of
our heartfelt sorrow and cordial SYM
pathy;
tions be presented to Mrs. Heathman, and
n COPY be sent to each of the local papers
for publication, and also that they be en-
tered in the minutes OF our next vestry
meeting. WILLIAM TAUBMAN,
G. K. SMITH,
THOMAS PAXTON,
Committee.
Lexington, Mo-, October II, 1891.
IN MEMoRIAM.
Captain James M. Withers was born
March 3, 1924, died October 8, 1891, aged
81 years, Z months and 6 days.
He was a native of Jessamine county,
Kentucky, removing with his parents to
Mclean county, Illinois, in 1882. In 1886
he went to Mexico, a lieutenant in Col.
Forman's fourth regiment, Illinois infan-
try, and participated in the capture OF
Vera Cruz and the battle of Cerro Gordo
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ed in June or July prior to the series OF
engagements that resulted in the capture
of the City OF Mexico in September.
Returning home, he visited his old home
in Kentucky, where he was married in
1919, to Miss Mary Drysdale. In 1851 he
came to this county with his family, set
thing in Washington township, where he
resided until his death.
In 1861, in the war 'between the states"
Capt. Withers commanded a company in
Col. Ben Elliott's regiment, M. $. Co., par
ticipating in the battles of Carthage,
Wilson's Creek and Lexington. He was
taken prisoner in 1862 and confined in
Gratiot street prison st. Louis, and was
transferred to Alton, ILL.,, for a considera-
BILE length of time, being denied an ex-
change; and after being buffeted from one
prison to another was finally paroled.
The acquaintance OF the writer with
| Capt. Withers was an intimate one. A
neighbor for forty years; n conlrad in
two wars; | can truly claim to have known
him we'll. He was a man h would not
thrust himself upon public attention, nor
was he familiar with strangers, or toward
a casual acquaintance. HIS vas strong in
his likes, and dislikes. An attachment
once formed was not likely to be disrupt
ed; if it was an aversion it was not easily
eradicated. He could not, nor would not
dissemble in those matters. III he was
your friend, you a few, if any better
lIlcllu. lIt " ui"d W u III u~oANS R"A tAptsa
in politics-not u self-seeking partisan
but always active and alert for his party
for his party's sake. In his young man
hood days he was q wing. lie knew Mr.
Lincoln, Judge Davis, Senate Douglass
and other Illinois politicians well. The
writer has often heard him speak of Lin
coin and Judge Davis, especially of Mr.,
Lincoln, who then rode the circuit" us q
practicing lawyer. When Lincoln came
to town on court day, it was customary
for a large crowd to assemble in the even
ing at the hotel where the great ex-rail-
splitter stopped, to hear him tell his in
imitabie yarns-some of which were a lit
tie off color at times. But Lincoln KEEP
the crowd in a roar of laughter notwith'
standing.
Capt. Withers became a democrat, even
before the disruption of the wing party
of strong states-rights proclivities. HI
was not neutral in anything-in polite!
Dor, n good husband and father, and
most loyal friend.
He leaves u wife and six children t.
mourn his death. Mrs. j. G. Worthing'
ton, of this city, Mrs. Powell Vanmeter
Misses Sallie and Jessie, and Irwin, o
MAYHEM, n William Wlthers, OF Iexas
He was a member of Mound Prairie, nov
Mayvlew Missionary Baptist church, ant
was prominent in sustaining its enter
prises.
Farewell, comrade, neighbor and friend
You fought as best you could, for nearl!
three score and ten years, the battles o
life. But the conflict is over, and you
race is run. Your body now sleeps in tn,
city of the dead; but your friends will
ever cherish with Il kindly recollection
your answering attachment to them,a ant
your uncompromising devotion to prin
ciple and duty as you understood it. Their
was nothing negative in your nature an
disposition. 1t is from such character
that the worlds heroes come.
Green be the sod over your grave, an
the peace of the just your reward Iii tn
bright and shining realms beyond.
f.
UP TO THEIR NECkS.