The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-10
DIR. MOSES CHAPLAIN,
Another Pioneer Citizen Of Lexington
Passes Away. f"f


At 1875 o'clock Monday night DR.. Moses
Chapman, one OF The oldest and most
highly respected citizens Of Lexington,
passed away. He had been In an ex-
tremely eufeebled condition for several
months and his death at this time oeca-
stoned no surprise to his family aud
many friends who have been watching
the gradual approach OF the Inevitable
summons.
DIR. Chapman was born at Hillsboro,
Ohio, February Goth, 1926, and lacked'b but
two weeks OF being "A years of age, He
came to Missouri about 1850, and ut once
engaged in business. For many years he
conducted a large drug store, and was a
practicing physician, He was married to
Miss Laura o. Waddeli on the Goth day OF
August, 1853. Five children we're the
fruits OF this union, Of whom, Il
boy and a girl, died several years ago,
Just as they were about to enter manhood
aud ~womanhood. The wife and three
children survive him, being Mrs.
Susie Lane, OF New York; George w.
Chapman, Of this city, and Q. 4. Chap
man, Of St, Louis.
DR., Chapman was one Of the incorpora-
tors of the Lexington Savings bank, and
Tor twenty-three years was cashier OF
that institution. He was one OF the
trustees OF Baptist Female College,
and a working friend OF the school. He
was public administrator for several
years, and was always a prominent man
In the social and business affairs OF our
city and county.
DIR. Chapman was. for many years, one
Of the best known men 10 this county.
He was an intelligent business man, well
posted on all current events. lie was an
. enthusiastic worker In his church, always
ready to help, or to give encouragement
a to Others, He was a deep thinker, snt
a when he expressed an opinion, II Away
a carried weight. He was careful aud cor
rect 10 all bis dealings. 10 his Position
: Of trust and responsibility there wa
n never a dispute, nor mistake.
q About six yeSrs ago be was severely
+. attacked by some strange disease, re
gardlng which there IS a difference o
opinion among our medical men. IL
had a sudden aud very painful attack O
crampiug Of lhe muscles. BE fell to tn
floor, 10 tue bank, Of which he wa
y cashier. His mind was clear an
active, and he always declared tha
; the contraction Of the muscles threN
his shoulder out OF Joint. Many thin
II was thrown out by the fall. Fror
= this attack he never fully recovered
and other attacks followed, all mnc.
lighter than the first, but all tending t
weaken bis physical and mental strength
Moie than a year ago he became an nj
most helpless invalid. Though he ven
tured out occasionally, be needed watch
y ing and assistance.
" Aud nov be has ponel And his de
parture brings tears to many eyes. N
act Of his long and useful life ever cause
u a tear OF sorrow; therefore tears are nor
:, plentiful at his death. Our whole com
i" munity will sympatblze with the stricke
10 family, A kindly, gentle Christian hG
y gone home. May his teachings and h
example long shed their influence upo
" our people.
re The funeral services were held frol
, the First Baptist church at 2:30 o'cloc
. Wednesday afternoon, conducted by ID
10 Charles Manly.