The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-22

% years auu 10 uayS.
The deceased leaves a wife and eight
children. His remains were inferred 10
the Masonic cemetery beside those of his
brother Creth and sisters Judith and
Joanna.
Died, in this city, Jan. 20, 1896, of heart
failure, Mary, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Butler Talbert, aged 10 years..
Though subject to bad spells of heart
trouble, the young lady's death was un.
expected, as she had been i'll but a short
time, and her condition was not considered
dangerous until the day before she died.
Died, neal Odessa, Feb. IS, 1895, oil
catarrh OF the stomach, Mr.. G. N. Beale
aged 81 years.
OF him the Odessa Moon says:
"Mr. Beale had the appearance oil
having several years of life before him.
He was, to all appearances, In perfect
health, n in fact was, until a week
before his death. He made a visit to Mr..
Armstrong The naxt morning when he
arose he complained of feeling badly. He
unable to go home. He gradually grew
worse, until death claimed him as its VIC
tim. About two weeks ago his devoted
wife was called hence"
Died, in Lexington township, Feb. IS,
1896, after q lingering illness, Miss Fannie,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. john McFadin.
For many months she suffered before
relieved by the hand of death. She was OF
a most lovable disposition, kind, benevo-
lent and regardfnl of the happiness of
those around her, and all who knew her
will long cherish her memory. She was
the eldest child Of MI. and Mrs. McFadiu
and had reached the age of 40 years, 9
months and z days. She had been O men,
Der of the Baptist church for sixteen
years, and was a true Christian woman.
She bore her sufferings with patient resig-
nation, and calmly awaited the Masters
call. The funeral look place Monday
evening and was very largely attended.
Rev. w. 1. Cole and Elder g. M. Goode
conducted the services, speaking words OF
hope and comfort, and the body OF this
beloved one was laid to rest in beautiful
Machpelah cemetery. The family have
the sincere sympathy of the community
in this sad hour OF their affiiction.
Died, near Stanford, KY, Feb. 10, 1896,
Mrs. Maria L. BIedsoe, nee Sharp, wife oil
John 8. Bledsoe, brother of the late Hiram
Bledsoe, ST., of this county.
Mrs. Bledsoe was In the 73rd year CO her
age. She was the eldest daughter of Abb
SALON. and Maria L. Sharp, nee Rice, OF
Christian county, KY, and was the only
sister of Mrs. Wallace, wife OF Hon. II. c.
Wallace, ST., of this city, and also q sister
of the late F. G. Sharp, Esq, and l.. J.
Sharp, Esq, both attorneys of this city in
former years. Mrs. Bledsoe's death leaves
Mrs. Wallace the only surviving member
/ of a large and interesting family of chill
dren. She was a woman of superior INTEL
lectual endowments, of extensive reading,
fine tastes and Of high cultivation and re-
finement. Though raised a Presbyterian,
after her marriage she united with the
Christian church, of which her husband
was q member, and for many years ex-
erted a large influence for good in that
church. She was a constant bible student
and we'll grounded in the knowledge of
the plan of salvation therein revealed.
She leaves a husband, one daughter, Mrs.
j. p. Baily, a granddaughter, Mrs. Louise
Gregory, two grandsons, Carroll and Bled-
soc BaiIy, a loving sister, and numerous
friends and more distant relatives to
mourn her death. May we all live so as
to be prepared to meet in the home above,
the home of the soul. w.
OBITUARY.
Died, at his home in Kansas, Edgar
county, ILL.,, on January 80, 1895, Robert
Owens, aged 70 years, 2 months and 2
days.
Many who read this Will be sorry to
learn of his death, as he was well known
in Lafayette and Saline counties. He
was married to Miss Juliet R. Davis of
Lafayette county, January "a, 1850. They
lived in Saline county until 1884, when
they moved 70 st. Louis where they
remained until 's6. they then went to
Kansas, Ill, Twelve children were born
to them, nine boys and three girls. Ten
survive him and all live in Illinois. Bob
was q good man, he always had a kind
word and pleasant smile for all he met,
Little did the writer Of this sketch think
when she gazed into his laughing eyes 80
years ago that it was for the last time ,ibut
Gods will must be done whether it is our
or not. God comfort the bereaved widow
and children, for He only can.
One who knew and loved him in days
gone by.
Lexington and Saline county papers
copy.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following action was taken at q
special meeting of the board of directors
of the Lafayette County Cooperative
association at Higginsville, Feb. Z, 1895:
Whereas, We have heard with deep
regret the very sad affection that has
befailen our efficient manager, Henry
Kuhne, in the sudden and unexpected
death of his estimable wife; therefore be 1t
Resolved, By this board of directors that
1t conveys to Mr.. Kuhne their heartfelt
sympathy In this trial, and commend him
and his motherless little ones to the care
and mercies of an all wise Providence.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon our minutes and published in
the county papers. HENRY d. MILLS,
RUFUS YOUNG,
Committee.
Died, in this city, shortly after II
O'Clock, Thursday, February Goth, 1895,
after q prOtracted illness, MIR. William L.
Trigg, aged 20 years and 6 days.
Mr.. Trigg had been very sick for some
time but he was thought to be recovering.
The announcement of his death therefore
came as a great surprise 10 the entire
community. He was the brother OF Mr..
Frank Trigg, and of Mrs. Alex. A. and
Mrs. Jos. O. Lesuspr, and leaves a devoted
wife and three beautiful little children to
mourn his death. 7
For years he has been a successful mer-
chant, but the failure of his health has
prevented him from giving his bpsiRess
very close attention for several months.
William X. Trlgg was a native OF this
county and hosts OF friends all over the
county will mourn his death. He was g
whole-souled, open hearted man,
who was ever ready to make any sacrifice
for one he loved. He was a friend maker
and . friend keeper. He was kind,
induIgeHt aHd generous. He had his
but who has nOtf He may
nave made mistakes, but who Is
InfallibleP Whatever OF error he com-
was not from the heart, for we
never knew a gentler man. He was AT all
lines genial. At all times ready to
uphold the right and condemn the wrong.
lie .Yss as honest as the day was long.
But the erst~hile genial, iovial, kind
hearted Will TriGR has appeared before