JEFFERSON WATCHMAN De Soto, Jefferson, Missouri FRIDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 1883. Capt. Joseph WALTER, who has been sojourning in Muenster, Westphalia, Germany, since early last summer, returned to De Soto last week. He is much improved in health and appearance and thinks he will be able to stand this climate in future. Mr. Samuel HOAK who for the past sixteen years has been a resident of this city breathed his last, at his residence Sunday last. Mr. HOAK was buried with honors by the Perry V. FLETCHER Post on Tuesday, 26th, of which he was an honored member, he being a member of Co. A. 115 Ohio Vols., Mr. H.P. DECKER the commander, officiated with Capt. J.C. FOX in charge of the guard of honor. The ceremonies at the grave was very impressive. Mr. HOAK had many friends in this city and all of whom will miss him as he was a gentleman who in every act and deed acted the part of a true man. To his friends in Armstrong county, P., we would say a true man was born, honored and respected by all who knew him. Pittsburgh ---- ----papers a copy. Sent in by Charlotte M. Maness Desoto Joe/The Record Man