The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-01-01
DEATHS,

Lamborn, aged 70 years, @ months aud II
days.
One by one the older citizens of our citJ
are being summoned to the other shore
Their life work has been completed a nc
they have gone to the peaceful rest which
they have earned. Silently the angel o.
Death stretches out his hand and leadi
them from the home On earth, surrounded
by their loved ones, to a better and
brighter home beyond. Fain would they
seek to remain yet longer with those who
have made life on earth 50 dear; but the
Father has called them and they must
obey. In vain are the prayers of those
left on earth, who love them SO we'll. The
time has come, and the peace SO well
merited awaits them. They enter into G
better and more glorious world, where
they shall see the face of their Savior.
William Webb Lamborn was born In
Wilmington, Delaware, June 8. 1919. his
parents were Quakers, and he was born
and reared amoug those of that faith.
The religious training he received Ia early
life remained firmly anchored In his
mind, and his life was lived In conformity
with its strict rules. It was a light by
which his footsteps were guided through
life, and when his steps had become
feeble 1t was the staff on which he leaned.
Mr.. Lamborn moved to this city In
1s41. He at once identified himself with
those who were interested Ia building up
Lexington, and by his honorable dealings
won the respect and esteem of all. He
was married to Miss Ada Weaver, Of Lex
ington, KY, In 1855. Eight children
- q , 80 Hlaao chat -E1- . -
with their mother, are now left to mourn
the loss Of a loved father and husband.
They are: William Webb Lamborn, OF
Kansas City; Frank NJ, OF Tacoms,
Washington, and Ada W. and Elizabeth
W., of this city.
Mr.. Lamborn Joined Washington Lodge,
1. o. o. F., at Cinniunati, Ohio, April Is,
1s41, and was at the time of his death the
oldest known Odd Fellow. In years Of
membership, in the United States.
He had been Ill for many months pre-
cedinR his death, and for some time had
known that he could not recover, but
those for whom he had laboTed during
the years of his active life now sur
rounded him with every comfort. For
the past few months he has see ned
almost at Deaths door. but the summons
was seemingly delayed by the prayers of
those around him. Gradually he grew
weaker, until at last the end came peace
fully.
The funeral services were held Wedues-
day morning at the family residence, and
the remains were laid to rest In Mach
pelah cemetery. A large c%oncourse Of
friends followed the body to Its last rest.
fug place among the peaceful dead.
Died, at Sedalia, Mo-, December %, 1897,
Mr.. Thomas L. Bolton, aged 81 yeats.
Death, when it enters the circle OF our
loved ones n carries away one who Is
dear to us, is ever unwelcome. When ths
one summoned has long since passed the
meridian OF life, and reached an age
where but few pleasures remain; when
their thoughts seem to dwell more In the
spiritual world than this, and they realize
that life on earth Is passed for them. and
wait patiently and loneingly for the
when they shall be permitted to
cross over the dark river OF Styx and
enter the land of God, where their indrm-
tiles, which have SO long encumbered
them, falling aside like an old garment,
they shall realize the true life, which Is
filled with love and blessings-then, yes,
even then we cling to them, and would
faIn push back the hand of Death which
is reckoning them on. But when the
angel enters the home to bear way with
BIN one who has Just reached the age
where every enjoyment is stretching out
before him, seemingly waiting to be
grasped and held captive; when life Is
Just blossoming into Its fullest aud best,
and the loved one Is surrounded by the
ties which should chain him more closely
to this life; when he sees by his side a
wife and child who look to him
for guidance and protection, and In h
trust which they render him he
realizes the greatest blessing given man
alb, then It Is that we most
dread his approach.
Mr.. Thomas L. Bolton, who met death
suddenly Christmas day, was born and
reared In Lexington. The strong friend
ships which he formed l. his youth are
here, and many sre they In this city who
sincerely mourn his untimely death. To
him was to love him, and II In q
there can be n who Ia loved-best
lie DEOLhCEo anu 6lSkcTS, ne WaD~ TO
Zach one the dearest of all. He united
the Baptist church In early life, aud
the new social life :here entered, he
was loved and respected as he had been
outside the fold.
He entered the employ of the railroad.
Ind soon had won the respect and conf
of those under whom he worked.
His high moral character won him the
'egard and love of those with whom he
associated and the future seemed
out bright and cheerful before
Three years ago he married Miss Dora
dcRorey, and with his bride by his side
lie seemed indeed to cont, 10 every enjoy
nent. A little boy came to bless their
married life, who will now be the comfort
4 his widowed mother. His eyes will
lever again look upon his fathers face,
mt as he grows Older and enters the on
est of life he will be guided by the lofty
principles which his mother has seen
portrayed In her husbands life. The
Ugh moral character of the father
unto the son will guide him
through Iife's temptations, and the
hCu hkSu hOtuoE Will bcc III uIuI tuo
of the husband Of her youth
Mr.. Bolton was the son Of Mrs. Mar
B. Bolton and a brother of Mrs.
tobert Smith, Messrs. w. B. and Horace
|. Bolton. OF his city. His oldest brother,
lev. d. G. Bolton, lives at Marshall. Rev.
Ienj. v. Bolton, his youngest brother, Ia
tending school at Liberty, Mo.
The funeral was held from the resi-
ence of Mr.. Robert Smith, and was
by those who had known and
oved him through life. The body was
lid to rest in peaceful Machpelab, there
sleep the silent sleep of the dead.
Another home Is robbed of sunshine, ,
a lonely woman Is left to mourn the
'ss of a noble husband. His widowed
lother has seen her loved son taken from
irth, and looks forward to the glad
in the world beyond. His broth.
rs and sister have felt a great grief, and
TO heaven for comfort.
To the bereaved family, relatives and
lends we exeend our most sincere sym.
Christmas can never again seem
them the glad season Of rejoicing 1t has
zen in former years. But while It will
yer be saddened by the memory Of their
at one, 1t will appear to them more !