All the material tonight comes from this yard sale book. "AMONG THE BLEST. 'Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord; from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.' "Such was the death of sister Sarah L. Shaw who passed slowly but peacefully away to her home beyond the stars to be forever with Jesus and the loved ones gone on before. She was but 30 years of age and should have been in the prime of life, but the fell destroyer had marked her for his own and laid his icy hands upon her and she passed from among us. "She was born in Mercer county, Missouri on March 22, 1862, and was married to E. E. Shaw on Feb. 18, 1880. "She was the mother of four children two sons and two daughters, one of each, the eldest and the youngest, preceded her to the spirit land. She experienced religion many years ago and was conscious of her acceptance with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. "Four years ago she changed church relationship and united with the Baptist church. She was of a devout mind and was daily setting her spiritual house in order that when the change should come it might find her watching and ready. She was a great sufferer which she bore resignedly and bowed to the will of the Master. She faced the grim tyrant like a heroine and martyr, and gave minute instructions concerning her burial and had everything in readiness for her final departure. The tender ties of wife and mother linked her to earth, otherwise she coveted death, knowing full well that death would be sweet release from her suffering. Conscious to the last, she looked through her diming vision into the faces of the dear ones around her dying bed and passed softly away. Her parents have been dead for some years. Five sisters and two brothers surround her to weep over her early grave, and as we fondly hope, follow her to the better land. "Kind hands cared for her while living and smoothed her dying pillow and laid her enfeebled and wasted form to rest in Oak Lawn cemetery beside her darling children. A short service was held at her late home by the undersigned, surrounded by sorrowing relatives and weeping friends. And for every act of kindness and word of cheer, we know we but speak for the lips that are mute and the tongue that is silent their deepest gratitude and a dying blessing. "May he who has said, 'In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my children, ye have done it unto me,' abundantly reward and bless you. "Rest, dear sister, in peace. Loving hands will care for thy dear ones who are left to weep. Affectionatly inscribed, By thy pastor and Bro., J. H. BURROWS." (There is no listing for Sarah L. Shaw in the 1986 cemetery book by Joe Dale Linn, but there are listings for the two small children mentioned in the article: "Archie died Aug 16, 1882 aged 1 y 2 m 13 d; Daisy died May 5, 1889 aged 2 y 5 m 12 d--Children of E. E. & S. L. Shaw."--buried Oak Lawn Cemetery--JV) The next item is a Memorial to one of Princeton's doctors and druggists. "MEMORIAL. Dr. T. M. Fullerton was born at Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio, February 17th, 1832, died at his residence in this city at 8 o'clock the morning of July 20th, 1890. "Dr. Fullerton received his medical education in his native state, came west and commenced the practice of his profession at Spring Hill, Livingstone Co., this state, and for two or three years practiced in Livingstone and Grundy countys, when he located at Cainsville, Harrison county, where he remained until 1864, when he removed to Princeton and engaged in the drug business, occupying his own building. He continued this business up to the time of his death. He was married in Mercer Co., Mo., November 6th, 1856 to Miss Fenetta Reeves. Of this union there were born six children, five of whom are still living. "The Dr. Practiced his profession for about 37 years, and at his death was honored and respected by a large circle of friends. His remains were interred in the Princeton cemetery, Tuesday the 22nd of July, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was an old and honored member. His widow and children have the sincerest sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement." (Grouped together in the 1986 cemetery book by Joe Dale Linn and coming from the Princeton Cemetery listings is the following: "Dr. T. M. Fullerton Feb. 17, 1832 - July 20, 1890 aged 58 y 5 m 3 d; Fanetta E. his wife May 22, 1836 - Nov. 3, 1907; George B. 1864 - 1950."--JV) The next three items are marriages, which occurred in Mercer County and the families lived in Mercer County after marrying. "WEDDING BELLS. Miss Lillian McGrew, of near the village of Pleasanton, is, perhaps, the only living woman who enjoys the distinction of being married on the same day as her parents and also her grandparents. Sunday, the 11, inst., was the 56th anniversary of her mother's parents and the 32nd of her father and mother's wedding. a suprise dinner was gotten up by the relatives for the old folks, so Lilly and her beau, Mr. John Mitchell, concluded they would surprise the whole company. Accordingly, they sent for the Rev. C. C. Luce of this city, and just before dinner, having previously procured license they were quickly made man and wife. The old folks were induced to stand up, also, the parson had them renew the vows they had taken years ago. A sumptous dinner was in waiting and after hearty congratulations by all, the joyous company repaired to t! he dinning room and the way the victuals vanished was marvelous. May these three couples long enjoy married bliss, is the wish of ONE WHO WAS THERE." "MARRIED--At the pleasant farm home of Mrs. Mary Evans, 3 miles North East of Cainsville, Mo., Mr. Schuyler King to Miss Rose Evans, Oct. 9th, 1892. Quite a number of guests, mostly relatives, were there to witness the ceremony and everything passed off pleasantly to all except, Chas. and Wm. Mullins, Uncles of the bride, who drove till after dark to find a preacher, and so missed the ceremony, and came near not getting any supper. Hearty congratulations and a nice supper were features of the occasion. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. C. C. Luce." "WEDDED. At the widow Fletcher's, five miles south East of Cainsville Mo., Mr. Geo. Owens to Miss Alta Fletcher. It was their intention to be married in the Christain church near goshen but the blizzard from the north seemed so severe that it was decided to have the ceremony at the brides home. So amidst the cheery blazing of logs in the ample fire place the marriage service was performed by the undersigned assisted by Rev. W. H. Harper. Then the company partook of a most beautiful supper, after which, the hours were spent in social conversation and singing, till Christmas had passed, and Dec. 26 came rolling in. The newly married, are among our best people, and need no words of praise at our hands. We wish them long life, happiness and success. C. C. LUCE."