Found in John Albert Stewart's (raised in Halltown) papers after he died December 7, 2001. This is an original news clipping that may have been a relative. I don't know who this family is; can anyone help me? Ash Grove Common???? In Memory of Mrs. McDorman Mrs. Martha A. (Nicholson) McDorman, whose death occured November 30, 1928, was the Wife of the later J.P. McDorman, prominent farmer, stockman And financier of Halltown, Mo. With her death marks the pass- ing of the McDorman family, well and favorably known in this community. Their long and useful life of more than four score years enabled them to be acquainted with three and four generations of the families of many people. They valued high- ly and honorable and respectable life, and taught in a forceful and effective way by setting the ex- ample of living one. The fun- eral of Aunt Martha Ann, as eh was familiarly known was held at the Halltown tabernacle church Sunday, December 2, with the pastor conducting the service. The high esteen in which she was held was attested by the large crowd that was present. Singing was furnished by a boys and girls quartette. Six of her grand nephews acted as pall-bearers. The bier was cov- ered with a blanket of glowers bearing the inscription. "Aunt Martha Ann". Burial was made in the Halltown cemetery along- side that of her husband. Thus has come to a close her earthly career having now joined the silent city of the dead, but she leaves behind a memory cherish- ed by all who knew her. -Contributed ?????