The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-10-05
Mr.. Young CAV. the following bioer.ph

Mr.. Young gave the following biograph-
Ical skstch: Was born In Hawkins coun-
~. Tennessee, July 2, 1875; moved with
near Ottsrville. In 16s3 the fam
lily removed TO this county, whore be has
lived ever siscs. He 10 member OF the
church, and has been for IS
ysars: hes been an elder for about IS years
or more; was married on the 12th Of Feb.
ruary, lSle, 70 Mis- Pamslis A. LAskiord.
II the father Of ak children-all living.
Mr.. Young was married st the residence
Of the bride, about half mile from where
he now iivss. Rsv. Robert Morrow onlcia-
ting. The bride aud groom of almost .
half century ago, are yet In robust health,
s1i bid fair 20 travel together down
lifs's declivity past many more milestonss.
This II the sincersst wish Of all who know
them.
Rev. Robert Morrison gave bis ''exl eri-
ence" ~ follows: One far greater and
older than &. has said: "Fsw sud evil have
been our days." came from Scotch. Irish
parentags; IVES born In Western Psnnsyl.
vania, near Washington. on the l6sh Of
March, le22, and an consequently - years
old lest March. ! went 70 Ohio Whss .
bov, aod attaAded school at the Ohio
Univsrsity; graduated In 1880 ct Miami
Uaivenity. I am . "blue" Prssbyteriaa.
Have bssn preaching for Il years. Am
books-what call disseminating whole
some literature. was married 10 Harri-
son county, Kentucky, In 1872; my wife
aud children arc living; my postofncs is
Fulton, Mo. Have lived In Missouri 10
years Have Eve children.
Rev. A. A. Moore wanted tn. minutes
OF the club TO show that these two msm.
bsrs were elected unanimously, and aiso
show that they gave good reports OF their
past lives.
The death Of ). b. sorsncy was reported,
and the president appointed the following
committee to prepare . suitable obituary,
to report ct the next meeting: Rev. J. v.
Barks, }. b. Carmichael.
The next order OF business was "Rs-
marks OF Members" No one seemed
anxious 10 make any remarks, and It was
suggested that the roll bs called, to give
each one chance TO speak or to decline
doing 90.
N. J. Cartsr's name was the arst one
called. He said he did not want TO make
. speech.
Elijah Obadiah was next called. but
had no remarks.
Rev. A. A. Moore Wa called, and said
he wanted TO hear Others, but every men,
ber was expected TO do something "a
interest others. He said he had closed all
hir appointmsnts - minister; his health
was bad, and his memory was worss. Hs
has had to disappoint congregations; he
10 now IS years old, and will probably ask
you 70 excuse me from attsnding any
more msstings Of the club. may be able
to attend; II rsjoices my heart TO meet and
talk with these old brethres. ! havs
written history of my boyhoOd. and
want 1t reserved till die, and then wani
you TO have It published.
8. @. Wentworth was the next nam,
called. He declined making Q speech, bu
Thanked the club for the honor conierree
on him by being elected president for tn,
third time. He had also been vice. presi
dent frequently. He considered 1t a
honor to preside over such An asssmblage
Washington Cooper was called, bu
declined speaking.
J. J. Cooksey was next called. He sal,
he always had something to say. l an
getting forgetful and feeble. The peopl
have known me for thirty odd years; m
neighbors know me; have not lived a.
ought, nor followed the teachings OF tn
Master ~ ought, but am striving. W
should ask ourselves u we are growing l
grace and knowledge. Are we to alway
be dwarfs. All OF US can talk fiuently {
corn aud hogs and cattle. The great thin
} to talk about is our short stay on th
earth. We must give an account; be u
J and doing. Don't be afraid to tell ,
! heaven. Since we last met one Of OF
: number has gone. BY the next meeting
lew more may be gone, and 1t will not
, long till We are all In eternity. Are v
. ready. Let US all live nearer to our Go
Be more particular in old age than eve