CAPT. R. A. COLLYER 25 Apr 1918 Capt. R. A. Collyer died Tuesday morning, April 23, 1918. He was 84 years and 11 days old. Capt. Collyer, who in recent years made his home with Clarence Fulton, east of Rolla, has resided in and around Rolla since the Civil War. He was born in Boston, Mass. He was a veteran of the Civil War, fought on the Union side. Capt. Collyer was well known among our people and respected by all. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, and interment took place at the Roach cemetery west of Rolla. LEMUEL C. MORGAN 6 Jun 1918 Lemuel C. Morgan died at his home in this city Sunday afternoon, June 2, 1918. He was 76 years, 11 months, and 1 week old. Mr. Morgan was born in Medina county, Ohio, June 6, 1841. When a small boy he went with his parents to Wisconsin, where he grew to manhood. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Co. I, 22nd Wisconsin Volunteers. His company was engaged in many battles, among them Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Gettysburg and the Atlanta campaign. Immediately after the war he came to Rolla, where he met and married Miss Augusta Dearborn, in March, 1867. To this union six children were born, four of whom with the mother survive. The children are: Mrs. H. A. Featherman, of Phillipsburg, Mont.; Mrs. J. P. Campbell, Doniphan, Mo; J. H. Morgan, Lyons, Kansas; and R. D. Morgan of Temple, Texas. All were present, including Mrs. J. H. Morgan and children, and Mrs. Campbell's son, Jack Campbell, to attend the funeral. He is also survived by an only sister, Mrs. H. E. See, of Anutt, Mo., who was present at the funeral. Mr. Morgan was a member of the Methodist Church and was an ardent worshiper in that faith. He was one of the old and highly respected citizens. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist Church, Rev. C. B. Hanby officiating, and interment took place at Rolla cemetery. MRS. MARGARET ANN BRADFORD 6 June 1918 Mrs. Margaret Ann Bradford died at the home of her son, John D. Bradford, Monday, May 27th, 1918. She was one of the old and highly respected citizens of this part of Missouri. Mrs. Bradford was formerly Miss Margaret Ann Lenox, daughter of Elder David Lenox and wife, who were among the pioneer settlers of this section of Missouri. She was born near Lake Spring, Mo., February 14, 1831, making her at the time of her death 87 years, 3 months, and 18 days old. She was one of twelve children. She united in marriage with John D. Bradford of near Spring Creek. Four children were born to this union, only one, John D. Bradford, of Lake Spring survives. Her husband died in 1861. She is survived by two brothers, D. T. Lenox, of Lake Spring, and J. M. Lenox of Eram, Okla. and two sisters Mrs. Emma LeSueur, of Erain, Okla., and Mrs. Mary J. Pemberton. of Saganaw, Texas. All were present at her funeral except Mrs. Pemberton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a devout member of the Primitive Baptist Church, the faith of her father. "Aunt Sis" as her relatives were pleased to call her, has had many experiences, and has endured many hardships. During the Civil War she was under the constant surveillance of the officers of the Federal Army. The border warfare made it particularly hard on the people along the border. She was always fearless and heroic. On one occasion immediately after the war, she rode horse back by herself from Pana, Ill., to her home here in Missouri. She was wonderfully well posted on affairs of her time, and it was most interesting to listen to her tales. Funeral services were held at the home of her son Tuesday afternoon. There was scripture reading and a prayer by W. L. Bradford, of Edgar Springs and her remains were laid to rest in the Lake Spring cemetery. ALEXANDER PETERSON 3 Oct 1918 Alexander Peterson died at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Danville, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 28, 1918. Mr. Peterson was born at Springfield, Ohio, March 29, 1832, making him at the time of his death in the 87th year of his age. He served four years in the Civil War. After that he and his family moved to Phelps County, and here he has made his home until the last year, when he entered the home at Danville, Ill. His wife preceded him to the grave twenty-six years ago. He is survived by seven children: Will and Andrew, of St. Louis; Harry Peterson, of Springfield, Mo.; Robert Peterson, of Joplin, Mo.; Alfred Peterson, of Coffeyville, Kansas; Chas. Peterson, of Rolla; and Mrs. Jos. Plasket, of Indianapolis, Ind. Harry and Robert and Andrew Peterson and wife, and Chas. Peterson and family were the only members of the family present at the funeral. Mr. Peterson's remains were brought to Rolla, arriving here Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted from the residence of Chas. Peterson by Rev. C. L. Parker, of the Union Mission and interment took place Monday at Rolla cemetery. JOSEPH L. KELLY 17 Oct 1918 Joseph L. Kelly, one of Rolla's oldest citizens, died at his home in this city Friday, Oct. 11, 1918, age 76 years, 6 months and 5 days. Mr. Kelly was born at Jonesboro, Ark. He afterwards moved to Missouri. When the Civil War came on he enlisted in the 32nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry Volunteers in 1862. He served until September 1st, 1864, at which time he received a gunshot wound through the left lung at Jonesboro, Georgia. In the Company with him were the late Gov. A. J. Seay, Judge C. C. Bland and James M. Hoggett. Mr. Kelly held the rank of Sergeant of this Company. In 1861 Mr. Kelly united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Dykes, of Rolla and here they have made their home ever since. Twelve children were born, four of whom with their mother survival. They are: W. I. Kelly, Mrs. Mary A. Jett, Mrs. W. F. Dykes, of Rolla and Jos. E. Kelly of Benonine, Texas, all of whom were present except the last named son who could not get here. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a good business man, and strictly honest in all of his dealings. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev. C. S. Hanby, and interment took place at the Rolla cemetery. JOSEPH AARON 17 Oct 1918 In the death of Joseph Aaron which occurred at his home about three miles and a half west of Rolla on Wednesday, October 9th, 1918, one of Phelps County's oldest citizens has passed away. Joseph Aaron was born February 9, 1838, in Boone County, Kentucky, making him at the time of his death 80 years and 8 months old. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jarrett, and to this union seven children were born, three of whom survive. They are: J. D. Aaron of Dixon, Mo., Wm. Aaron, of Patmos, Ark., and Mrs. J. P. Turner, west of Rolla. His wife died many years ago. About ten years ago Mr. Aaron united in marriage a second time, this time to Mrs. Amelia Mitchell, of Rolla, who survives him. Mr. Aaron had lived for over fifty years at the place he died. He served as a Federal Home Guard during the Civil War, under Gen. Franz Sigel. For years "Uncle Joe" was a familiar figure around Rolla. He was a staunch democrat, and took a great interest in public affairs. For the past six years he has been in very poor health, during which time he has been confined to his home. SAMUEL BRIDGEMAN ROWE 14 Nov 1918 Samuel Bridgeman Rowe was born in Ste. Genevieve county, Missouri, on the 13th day of August 1844. He was the son of William and Nancy Rowe, who were born at Cornwall, England. The deceased grew to manhood in his native county. Before he was twenty years old, to-wit: on August 4, 1864, he was enrolled in the military service of the United States and mustered in as a private in Company B, forty-seventy Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Shortly after enlistment he became a quarter-master sergeant and on Nov. 29th, 1864, he was commissioned as First Lieutenant and Regimental Quarter-master. He was in the battle of Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was mustered out of service with an honorable discharge on April 7, 1865. After the Civil War, Dr. Rowe took quite an interest in organizing the Grand Army of the Republic, and was an active member of Henry Wilson Post, G.A.R. of Rolla. He was commissioned by the National organization as an Aide-de-camp. On his return to civil life Dr. Rowe engaged in the drug business, and conducted a drug store at DeSoto, Mo. In 1866, on March 15th, he united in marriage with Miss Mary CD. Hutchings, of Caledonia, Mo., and to this union four daughters were born: Mrs. M. F. Faulkner and Miss Roberta Rowe, Rolla, MO.; Mrs. Wallace Brennan and Mrs. Vital W. Garesche, St. Louis, all of whom, with their mother survive. Dr. Rowe is also survived by two grandchildren: Lt. Rowe A. Garesche, of the Aerial Observation Corps Hempstead, L. I., New York, and Mrs. Henry F. Bisbee, of Portsmouth, Va. In 1875 Dr. Rowe sold his drug business at DeSoto, and he and his family moved to Rolla, where he bought and conducted a drug store. Later he attended the Missouri Medical College (now Washington University) in St. Louis, from which he graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1881. A few years later he took a post graduate course at this college. Since his graduation he has practiced his profession in Rolla, except for the years intervening between 1893 and 1900, when he and his family resided in St. Louis, where he owned and conducted a drug store, and practiced his profession. Upon returning to Rolla in 1900 he resumed his practice and continued same up to his death, which occurred at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis Thursday, Nov. 7th, 1918, making him at the time of his death 74 years, 2 months and 25 days old. Dr. Rowe was one of the sturdy and substantial citizens of Rolla. In religion he was a Methodist. In politics he was a Republican. In citizenship he was a gentleman of fine instincts, and stood for what he believed to be right. He was intensely honest, and scrupulous in all of his dealings. He was a Mason, and served as Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge two terms, in 1878-79, and in 1881-82. He at one time was a Royal Arch Mason and served as High Priest of Rolla Chapter of Eastern Star. Dr. Rowe was chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of Phelps County under the Selective Service law, and he was also Assistant Medical Examiner for the Phelps County. In this latter capacity he gave a great deal of his time. He took a deep interest in the war against Germany and followed it in detail every day. Dr. Rowe's remains were brought to Rolla last Thursday night, and were taken to his home. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church by Rev. C. S. Hanby, assisted by Rev. L. C. Sappenfield. Following the service at the church the remains were taken in charge by Rolla Lodge of Masons, of which he was an old and faithful member, and with E. J. Koch...remains were laid to rest in Rolla cemetery. The active pallbearers were: Edwin Long, J. G. Campbell, J. A. Spilman, B. H. Rucker, L. E. Garrett, Dr. E. W. Walker, Charles L. Woods, and S. M. Smith. The following were honorary pallbearers: Robert McCaw, William Heller, Chas. M. Knapp, W. J. Kilgore, R. R. Dickerson, P. H. McGregor, Geo. R. Dean, J. B. Scott, Dr. A. L. McRae, E. G. Harris, J. M. Williams, W. H. Ary, and Dr. A. B. Northern. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. The church was unable to hold the large attendance and the funeral cortege was very long. In the death of Dr. Rowe Rolla has lost one of her most highly esteemed citizens. There were present at the funeral all four daughters, Wallace W. Brennan, and Mrs. Mollie W. Huyette, of St. Louis. Desoto Joe/The Record Man