The Marshall republican., 1913-03-28
MALTA BEND

ay at New Haven, Mo, returned home
last Wednesday.
Misses Ruth Slusher and Elser
Tobin, who are attending school at
Fayette spent Easter here with home
folks.
Miss Maurine Gouldin was the
guest several days last week OF her
aunt Mrs. Clara Blosser and family.
Mr.. Fred Anderson was a Grand
Pass visitor last Wednesday.
Miss May Williams near Miami
was the guest of Mr., Lewis and fam
fly last week.
Dr. Frank sullivan and Raymond
Casebolt of Miami were In town las,
Monday.
Mrs. Rev. Cain and little daughter
LEFT last Friday for u visit with rela-
lives at Fayette.
Mr.. Mott Williams and sister, Miss
Aurline OF near Miami were shopping
in town last Monday.
Mrs. Kirmamon went to Marshall
last Wednesday for a weeks VISIT
with her granddaughter, Mrs. Ras
Williams.
MIR. Mourine Brown came home
from school last Wednesday and
spent several days here with home
folks.
Mr.. Earl vanstone was t%ransacting
business iu Marshall Friday.
Miss VILLA Adams was shopping In
Marshall last saturday.
Miss Bessie. yancy came home from
school 80 spend Easter with her par
ents.
Mrs. -. u. Allen aud sou were the
guests OF relatives at slater several
days last week.
MIR. Fletcher Douglass, who Is at
tending school at Fayette. spent Ess-
ter with his parents here.
Rev. Leathcrman left Monda,
evening to attend the conference nj
Carthage. Mo.
Died: Leopold Mortiz was born
in Baden. Germany In Oct. lS45 and
came with his fathers family TO this
country when a child > or q years
old. The family located In Cbilico-
the. Ohio and there he grew up to
adult age. Al the beginning OF the
Civai wal early In 1861 he enlisted
In the Union army. Joining Co. u OF
SD Ohio regiment he served his
country 3 years aud 10 months. Ia
the closc OF the war aud was honor
ably discharged. During his 3 years
ana 10 months service he n never
on the sick list. even for one day
He married Miss Mary Henness la
Waverly. Ohio, March It'll. 1865
Three years later they came 10 Mis-
Souri,. settling on u arm near Malta
Bend. Ia 1883 they moved into
town aud for a quarter of Il centui!
have occupied the present home
Three sons biest their union of whom
John ~. aud Homer survive, the
other sol died In early infancy. tir
wus converted and Joined the Metho-
dist Episcopal church In 1874. Later
he became n member or the prosby'
terrain church Ia Malta Bend HnC
served that church IN the capacit,
of elder aud Sunday school snperin'
tendent. until the local organization
ceased to exist. Since then he han
been a teacher In the NJ. E. SUNDAY
school until bc became physically un
able for the work. Mr.. Moritz hai
suffered affection for tho last .
years. sometimes his suffering was In
tense, but he bore II with patience
ana fortitude. when he VAS .
years old he joined the Odd Fellow
Order and later the lteDelEahs, III
wns confined to his bed but tw'
weeks during his last illness aud dir'
al 1888 u. M. sunday. March Is
J9i3. He Is survived by his Nif
two SONS. three graudsons and utho
relatives. lie had many warm nj
ends aud the people Of the entir
community deeply sympathize wi,
the bereaved family aud pray God
blessings upon Ihem. The Wnerf
services were held at the NJ. 4
church Thursday March Goth at D
O'Clock a. M, conducted by Rev. Lea
therman and burial in the Malta Ben
cemetery.
There will be a. home talent pia
given at the Opera house in Malt
Bend on Friday. April 4, under th
auspices OF the Rebekah Lodge. Com
and enjoy a good laugh. Admissio
Is aud % cents.
MIAMI