The La Cygne Weekly Journal Linn County Saturday August 7, 1880 Mr. M.H. MATHEWS, formerly of La Cygne, died Tuesday, at Pleasanton, of consumption. He was buried on Thursday, the lodge of the Knights of Honor of this city participating in the last sad rites. Mr. Mathews suffered for a long time and owing to the disease he had, his death was not unexpected, though, when it occurred, it occasioned sincere regret among a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The deceased was a man of good character. He leaves a wife and children.