The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-08-12


thage, Wilson Greek and Lexington. No
Joined the Baptist church 10 this city hal
a century ago, and lived a Consistent
christian life.
Died, in Lexington, August S, Of heart
failure, Mr.. Patrick Lllis, aged about 80
years.
Mr.. Lillis resided with his son -in-lAw 10
Dover township. Last week be zane to
Lexington for a visit to the family Of Mr..
7. ]. Frazier. Tuesday be was about
town, though somewhat complaining.
He retired for the night, aud wednesday
morning not appearing st breakfast, 8
messenger was sent TO his room to wake
him, when be was found dead In bed.
Mr.. Lillis has lived in this county for a
number Of years. He leaves one son, Mr..
Mike Lillis, and 4 daughter, Mrs. Sam
Nsale, both OF this county. He was q
brother of Martin Lillis aud the late
James Lillis.
Died, at her home, in H~igginsyille,
August 5, Mrs. May Goodwin, wife OF DIR.
J. j. Fulkerson, about a. years Of age.
"0ne sell. deuying act, one word,
That eased the heart Of him who heard.
One glance most kind
That fell like sunshine where II went,
Then eau count the day well spent"
Such were the days spent by Mary
Goodwin Fulkerson upOn this earth.
From the day Of her birth, October 10,
1851, until that Of her death, August 5,
1893, this was the motto under which she
lived.
Born In a southern home, near Shreve-
port, Louisiana, she came to Missouri 10
her childhood. She had been for years a
consistent member OF the Presbyterian
church.
Her husband and five little daughters
are left 10 mourn her loss. Also macy
friends and relatives who will ever
remember and revere that sweet life
which has left this home for a brighter
aud better one. II was not everyone who
was permitted TO know the sweetness and
beauty Of her character; her life was lived
for her family and friends, and those
whose lives have been touched by her
Influence have known her only 10 love
her, for with untiring devotion she min.
istered TO the wants OF those about her.
Even In her last hours her thoughts were
OF her loved ones, and nothing was left
unsaid which could help aud comfort
them 10 the days 10 come. She possessed
4 rare Judgment, a doe mind aud a noble
heart, and long will her Influence be felt
among her family Int friends.
RESOLUTIONS on THE DEATH OF MRS.
FULKERsoH.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the Confederate Home Chapter OF the
United Daughters OF the C~oniederAey:
WHEREAS, by the will Of him who doeth
all things well. We are called upon u
mourn the loss by death OF our beloved
sister, Mary p. Fuikerson, the first one Of
our band to receive the summons "Come
up higher" and while we know that lie
knoweth best, yet our hearts are filled
with sorrow over the great loss we have
sustained.
THEREFORE,, be IL resolved, That BY the
death Of Mrs. Rulkerson this chapter has
lost one OF its most devoted and efficient
members; a woman Of true southern
character, loyal, unselhsh, pure and up.
right.
RESOLVED, That we extend to her hus.
band and children our tenderest sympa.
thy in their great affection.
Resolved, That a copy OF these resolu-
tons be spread upon the minutes OF this
chapter and also a copy Of the same fur.
nished the family Of the deceased.
Mrs SAMUEL DOWNING,
EDNA REISHARDT,
TACIE LAKE,
Committee.
Died, at his home, in Wellington, Mon.
day morning, August I, Of paralysis, DIR
b. ID. Ragland, aged 70 years, 10 month";
and 4 days.
DR.. Ragland was a typical old-tim'
gentleman, and was popular with every
body. He was active and energetic in hi
friendship, and always took an activI
interest in current political events. Abou
three years ago he was stricken will
paralysis, from which he never recovered
but gradually grew worse, and for
long time he has been helpless, with d
hope OF his recovery.
lie was an early practitioner In thi
county, and had a large practice, extend
log from Wellington to W~arrensburg
and from Independence to Waverly. II,
had lived at Wellington forty seyel
years, and practiced medicine all th
time till he became helpless three year
ago..
He was born in Virginia, November {
1875. At an early age he removed /
Tennessee, and there he married Mis-
Laura A. Beeler. There were two chill
dren a. a result Of this marriage, onl
one Of whom now Is living-Mr. EC
Ragland, Of Higginsville. 10 1852 ID
Ragland and family moved 10 Lafayett
county. In 1870 Mrs. Raglaud died, an
10 1872 the doctor married Miss Cynthi
Embree, who, with one daughter, Mi,
Georgia, now survive him.
His remains were laid away 10 the oil
neighborhood cemetery, about five mile
from Wellington, the funeral service
being conducted by Elder T.. J. Fenstel
mAcher, Of this city. The county has lol
q useful citizen, and every lover OF trutl
justice and honor has lost a friend.
IN MEMoRIAM-DR. b. D. RAGLAND.
otis sweet, as year by year we lose
AANatn ChN VI RAEhNn III aAAh W llhHt
How grows In Paradise, our store"
Do Sunday morning, August G, al
O'Clock, while the new day was still ifes
with dew and vocal with the songs (
birds, the soul OF DIR. b. ID. Ragland lie
, his pain raeked weary body and passe
beyond the veil into eternity.
} Two years ago, last November q strok
Of paralysis laid the sturdy country doc
tor PROSTATE upon a bed or suffering an
helplessness. How weary and trying
faith and patience, the long waiting tin
was, none Of us will ever know. That i
was patient, grateful for every attention
glad to see his friends and hear them tall
though bis W u%tterances were almoI
4 uDintelligible, those who loved him an
were about him. hourly mlniStering
bis needs and comforts, bear testimony.
|, One realized what the battle betwee
life and death had been during the loo
months OF warfare, as one looked upo
the atten usted form, with It's pale, wor
though peaceful face ~ he lay wrapped
the lmpenetrable mysterious silence
death.
His strong, sturdy form and fine rudd
determined face, were well know
throughout our county. lie had met an
J stood the storms Of many winters and u
suns Of many summers, as he rode q
horseback or In his buggy over Tex
Prairie or through woodland and villag
TO see the sick and suffering, and man
an anxious heart has been liPhtened
he came with bis skill and experience
which was a mine Of help 10 him, as /
; hsd a wonderful memory. DR.. Raglan
was born 10 Virginia and a touch OF u
cOurtly manner, that seems 10 be a her
tage OF the sons OF the old Dominion WI
always noticeable "a he raised his hat 40
bowed on the street or came viii
!. extended hand and hospitable invitatiC
10 his home, 10 meet you. His paren
moved 10 Tennessee and lived on