The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1911-01-26
FOSTER.

Frank Daley, who was making an
overland trip in a prairie schooner
from Colorado Springs to Richmond,
Mo-, stopped in Foster Thursday for
a brief visit with j. o. Shofner..
The remains of Conductor Haire
passed through on the noon train
Sunday, enroute to Nevada for inter-
ment. Conductor Haire had inform
ed us while conductor on the Inter-
State he had been doing railroad SER
vice and soldering for 40 years.
Mrs. D. H. Arboeast received let
ter from her sister, Mrs. j. M. Clark,
of Ustick, Idaho, announcing the seri-
GUS illness of her husband. Rev. j.
M. Clark formerly lived at Rich Hill,
and his many friends will regret to
learn of his serious illness.
Died:-The little SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. Smithy at their home in Wor-
land Jan. 18. Interment was made at
the Woodfin cemetery.
Died:-The four month old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lowern Bright at
their home, east of town, Jan. 18th.
Interment was made at the Woodfin
cemetery.
Judge John H. Sullens.
The funeral of Judge John H.
Sullens was held from the Salem
church Wednesday at II o'clock a.
m. by Rev. j. A. Jared, of the M. E.
Church, South. in which Mr.. Sullens
has long been a constant member.
He was one of the old settlers that
helpedsbuild the Salem church many
years ago, and has been one of its
staunch supporters and members.
The flowers that covered the casket
were nice, and the rostrum was heav-
lily draped in mourning. We know
of no higher tribute, we can pay the
deceased, then has been paid by the
press of Bates county. The high
esteem in which Judge Sullens was
held was demonstrated at the funeral
by the old settlers, who came from
miles around to pay tribute of re-
spect to their departed friend, whose
life will go down in the history of the
pioneer settlers of Western Bates,
who are rapidly passing to the great
beyond. The remains were laid be-
sides his wife, who had been his faith
full companion to help fight the bat
ties and indure the hardships of the
of the pioneer settlers. peace be
to his ashes." To the widow who
survives, we extend our sympathy in
her bereavement.
Mrs. w. M, Littlefeld at Rest.
Magdalenia Littlefield, nee Schwegh-
heimer, departed this life Jan. 10,
. 1911, at the home of her sister, Mrs.
John Blangy, southwest of this place.
She was born in Canal Dover, Ohio,
1868, and was AZ years, II months,
Is days at the time of her death. She
was converted under the ministry of
Rev. Weems and united with the M.
E. Church, South, at Salem at the
age of IA years, and has lived con-
slant member until her death. At the
age of 10 she was united in marriage
to w. M. Littlefield, and to this union
were born five children, two of
whom proceeded her to the better
world in infancy. Edith, Arthur and
Willie with the husband survive her. |
Some years ago she moved with the |
family to Scott City, Kansas. Owing |
to failing health she returned to Mis-
souri,, where her life's work ended at
4 o'clock a. m. Thursday. The hus-
band and children were telegraphed
for and arrived Friday night. Fun
eral was held from the Salem church |
Saturday by Rev. E. R. Horton, of
the M. E. Church Of Hume, and the
remains laid to rest besides father,
mother, sisters and brothers, who
proceeded her to the promised land
many years ago.
A Farewell Reception.
Teachers on Friday last gave fare
well reception in honor Of Mrs. Fail
and Mr& Kinion, who are soon to re-
move from the neighborhood. After
the regular program, the ladies' serv-
Cd refreshments, consisting of sand