SOURCE: CENTRALIA SENTINEL - 4 JAN 1872 "Richard PHILLIPS, step-son of Mrs. J. C. COWPERTHWAITE of Centralia, was killed at Belmont, Mo. while in the act of coupling cars on Dec 27, 1871. Remains were buried at St. Louis." "Died in Centralia Dec 29, 1871, Annie, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. A. WHITE, aged 6y, 9m, 25d." "Died in Centralia on Dec 29, 1871, Lucretia V., infant daughter of W. R. and M. L. HEAD." "Married at the residence of the bride's mother at Centralia on Jan 1 by Rev. J. A. ROBINSON, Mr. Adolph F. PRAHM of Jackson, Tenn. (formerly of Centralia) and Miss Mary Emma GOODALE."