DE SOTO WEEKLY FACTS De Soto, Jefferson, Missouri 9 JANUARY 1896 Gone to Her Reward - Mary A. CABLE departed this life at her home in this city ay Jan. 2, 1896, at 7:20a.m. being 51 years old. The deceased was the second daughter of Rose and Lavinia JELKYL, and was born near Farmington, Mo., Nov. 30, 1844. She recieved her education from her father who was one of the earliest instructors in St. Francois county who left his home England after completing a college course to try his fortune in America. Mary being his favorite daughter and being associated so closely with him soon became the most apt scholar in the surrounding country. At the age of 14, her father engaged in mercantile pursuit in the town of Farmington, and she was given a position in the store, the experience in which, had much to do in moulding the firm business like character which prevaded her life. When the war broke out the family moved to DeSoto for greater security and the business continued under her charge, her father being away in the service of the forces of the North. During the troublesome times of 1863-4, she was complimented for her bravery many times by those in command of troops stationed at De Soto, and when the troopes were withdrawn to St. Louis upon the approach of PRICE and his army and when the few men who were left to guard the families and property left behind were compelled to flee or remain in hiding Mary JELKYL was one of the very few women who were left to take care of the property of this city. It is well known to those who resided here then that it was chiefly through her pleadings with the captian of the Rebel forces that caused him to desist from burning the town on the night of that memorable raid. It was through her efforts that the fire that was thrice started to burn the hotel now known as the DeSoto House, and which had been completed a short time was extinguished. After PRICE's men left the town, which was near midnight, she gathered together the balance of the women, possibly a dozen, and during the remainder of the night engaged themselves and scattered end to end of the main street, keeping same safely until the owners returned and claimed them. At the close of the war she was married to B.C. CABLE and took up her residence for a short time at White Cloud, Kansas. She returned to De Soto in 1867 and with the exception of few years spent in St. Louis, has made this her home since. Mrs. CABLE was a most estimable woman and beloved by all who knew her, and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She was a devout and consistent christian having first united with the Methodist Episcopal church many years ago. Later she united with the Presbyerian church and was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city at the time of her death. While she suffered much during the greater part of her last illness she bore it with great fortitude and the end came while in the arms of her daugher without a murmer and as quietly as the dying leaf falls from the tree. Owing to certian perculiarities connected with her last illness--which was prounounced as valvular heart trouble--it was her request that an autopsy be made of her remains by the physicians who fough so heroically for her life to the end that the medical fraternity might have the benefit of such examination for the treatment of suffering humanity in the future. The funeral services was held at the residence on Friday afternoon by Rev. Mr. MASON and was brief and simply being in accordance with the of expressed wish of the deceased. Five children survive her who have the heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. Sent in by Charlotte M. Maness Desoto Joe/The Record Man