This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: JARVIS, ELLIOTT, STAHL, THOMPSON, GIBSON, PRATHER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8074/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hallie Jarvis (nee Elliott) a former Potosi woman, died at her home in St. Louis Friday, Jan. 30, 1942, at 7:45 a.m. Funeral services were conducted from the Centenary Methodist church by the pastor, Rev. Chas. M. Crowe, Sunday. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery in St. Louis. Deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Edith Stahl, Harry, Mary and Hattie Mae, her mother, Mrs. Wm. Elliott all of St. Louis; six brothers, Sanford, Roy and Elmer of Potosi, Bert and Lawrence of St. Louis and Pat who is in the Marines; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Thompson, Mrs. Leona Gibson, Mrs. Helen Prather and Miss Jane Elliott all of St. Louis, besides many other relatives and friends. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: LIVINGSTON, KEY, SINSABAUGH Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8073/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A telegram from Rear Admiral Jacobs, Chief of Navigation, Washington, D.C., received by the W. L. Livingston family early Sunday morning informed them that Samuel D. Livingston, Fireman 2nd class, had been lost at sea, Jan. 28. No other details were given, but the message stated a communication from the Commander of his ship would be received at a later date. "Sammie" as he was known by his friends, enlisted in the Navy last August and was graduated from the U.S. Navy School at Great Lakes, Ill., on October 1. He was assigned to sea duty and left Oct. 2 for Boston, Mass. to board the U.S.S. Tucalusa (President's cruiser) for the west coast. A letter was received from him a few days prior to the telegram. Mrs. Livingston has been in Columbia with her daughter, Mrs. Dwight Key, since the death of her husband a week ago. Mrs. Paul Sinsabaugh and children left Saturday for Naylor after attending the funeral of her father, W. L. Livingston in Potosi on Jan. 25. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, dated February 5, 1942 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: TAYLOR, RICHARDS, MALUGEN, NICHOLSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8072/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Lillian T. Richards of Potosi, Missouri was born October 24, 1904, in Golden Pond, Kentucky, and departed this life at Washington County Memorial Hospital, Potosi, Monday, January 15, 2007, at the age of 102 years, 2 months and 22 days. She was the daughter of Robert Huggins Taylor and Alice Bush Taylor. In 1926 the family moved to Potosi, where Mrs. Richards made her home the rest of her life. On May 25, 1932, she married Stephen T. Richards, who served as Washington County Sheriff and State Representative, and to this union six children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, James Taylor "Fuzz" Richards. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Richards was a faithful member of Potosi United Methodist Church, a sixty-seven year member of Browne Chapter 320 Order of Eastern Star, and a staunch Democrat. A graduate of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri and a long time educator in Washington County schools, she retired from teaching in 1968. She is survived by three sons: Stephen T. "Bud" Richards and wife Jacqueline of Las Cruces, New Mexico; George B. Richards and wife Rebecca of Potosi, and Robert H. Richards of Potosi; and two daughters; Helen Lucy Malugen and husband G.W. (Junior) of Charleston, Missouri, and Anne Richards of El Paso, Texas; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and one niece, Alice Nicholson and husband James of Phoenix, Arizona. Visitation took place Thursday, January 18, 2007 from 3 to 8 P.M. with Eastern Star service at 7 P.M. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral Service was conducted Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at the Potosi United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Compton and Rev. Dr. Don Kuehle officiating. Burial was in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi. Pallbearers were Wallace Henderson, Junior Fryman, James Woods, Wayne Malugen, James Simpson, Neil Richards and Robert Maxwell. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, Missouri, Thursday, January 25, 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: MISSEY, NORTHCUTT, DAVIS, JONES, SPROUS, WHITFIELD, WIELMS, NEFF, SMITH, EMEWEN, WEINMANN, CLINTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8071/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruth Ann Conner of Sullivan, Missouri was born on Monday, June 16, 1941 in Richwoods, Missouri a daughter of the late, Gertha (Missey) Northcutt and Samuel Northcutt. Ruth departed this life on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at her residence having reached the age of seventy-two years, ten months and fifteen days. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Trina Davis of Sullivan, Missouri; Rebecca Jones and husband, Jeff of St. James, Missouri; two sons, Frank Conner and wife, Carolyn of DeSoto, Missouri; David Sprous and wife, Terry of DeSoto, Missouri; one sister, Judy Whitfield and husband, Kevin of Kentucky; two brothers, Lester Northcutt of Sullivan, Missouri; Alvin Northcutt and wife, Paulette of DeSoto, Missouri; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; also surviving are other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey "Shorty" Conner, two daughters, Doris Wielms, Cathy Neff, two sisters, Norma Lee Smith, Ethel McEwen and two grandchildren, Paula Weinmann and Michael Clinton. Ruth loved to work in her garden and planting flowers. She enjoyed playing with her dogs and spending time with family. Ruth will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Memorial Visitation was held Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, Missouri. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend David Hayes officiating. Burial and Final Prayers was held at the Horine Cemetery, Richwoods. Moore Funeral Homes was honored to have served Ruth, her family and friends. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, May 8, 2014 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

There is a Mary Ann Langley, b. 1869 listed as daughter in the 1870 Washington Co, MO census of Christopher and Julia nee DeClue Langley. However, Christopher Langley and Julie DeClue married in 1877 Washington Co, so does this mean Mary Ann was the previous child of Christopher OR Julia? In trying to determine if Julia was previously married (she is a few years older than Christopher), I see that Anthony DeClue and Joseph Boyer witnessed the 1877 marriage of Christopher Langley and Julie DeClue. I find Anthony listed as follows.  Is there a chance that Julia Shelton, age 23 in the 1870 census was Julia DeClue, age 3 listed in the 1850 census? Thanks, Kay - FL Anthony DeClos/DeClue Birth: 28 Mar 1810 Ste Genevieve, MO - Death Date: 1839 Parents: Alexandre Duclos, Julie Boyer              Spouse: Emiline Brown [Marriage: 18 May 1833 Washington Co, MO] 1850: Union, Washington, Missouri Antoine Duclos  40  Emeline Duclos  35  Margaret A Duclos  16  Joseph Duclos  14 Alexander Duclos  12  Antoine Duclos  11  Daniel Duclos  9  Sylvanus Duclos  8  Mary Duclos  6  Julia Duclos  3   1870: Kingston, Washington, Missouri Phelix Polete 40 Mary Polete 13 Thomas Polete 10 Elizabeth Polete 7 Nora Polete 6 AlexanderDeclure 32 Susan Declure 27 Mary Declure 8 Julia Declure 5 Adiline Declure 3 Susan Declure 1 Janes Shelton 21 Julia Shelton 23 1880: Richwoods, Washington, Missouri C. C. Langley  24 MO; works on farm  Julia Langley  30   Mary Ann Langley  11 yrs  Sarah E. Langley  2 yrs    Clarence I. Langley  8 mths

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: SUTTON, SEABORNE, GRAHAM, WILSON, CASE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8070/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cecil Joseph Sutton of Belgrade, Missouri departed this life on April 12, 2014 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of ninety eight years, nine months and seventeen days. He was born on June 26, 1915 in Caledonia, Missouri a son to the late Frank Sutton and Nora (Seaborne) Sutton. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his wife Fannie Marie Sutton, five brothers John Virgil Sutton (Slim), London Sutton, Clyde Sutton, Charlie Sutton, Alvin Sutton, four sisters Ethel Sutton, Edna Sutton, Lela Graham and Eula Wilson. Cecil was a graduate of Caledonia High School in. He was a member of the men's group at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Cecil's 98 years of life were full - full of life, love, giving, caring, sharing and adventures. He always had a smile and a story. His stories ranged from playing in Janes Creek instead of going to school, to chasing and catching rabbits to sell so he could go to a basketball game, to his cowboy adventures in Nebraska. He always said with a smile that he and Marie Farrell got married on December 6, 1941 and his war started the next day and World War II also. Cecil served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and then returned home to the Caledonia/Belgrade area where he became a stone in the foundation of the community. He helped start the Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department and was a charter member of the Valley Lions Club where he served as Club President, Deputy District Governor and District Committee Chairman. He was an active member of the Caledonia Methodist Church, the Methodist Men's Group and owned/operated the Sutton Feed and Supply Store for many years in Belgrade. Many long days were spent transporting livestock to St. Louis and feed back to Belgrade. He was proud of his three boys - Bob, Ronnie and Joe. They all worked on the farm and at the feed mill. The only thing that would consistently cause Cecil to raise his voice was working his cattle-they never seemed to follow directions. He was a good man with a good, caring heart that touched many lives. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his three sons Cecil Robert Sutton and wife Bernadine of Monroe, Georgia, James Ronald Sutton of Belgrade, Larry Joe Sutton and wife Darlene of Belgrade; one brother Loren Sutton and wife JoAnn of Bowling Green, Missouri; one sister Nina Case and husband Roy of St. Louis; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends of who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11 AM at the Caledonia United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Lasley officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Allen, Darrell Watts, Eddie Pashia, Michael Lyons, Shane Underwood, and Jason Underwood. Interment and final prayers were held at the Caledonia Methodist Cemetery where full military honors were presented consisting of flag folding and presentation, gun salute and Taps by VFW Post 6947 and the United States Army. Following the committal service, family and friends returned to the Caledonia United Methodist Church, where a luncheon was provided by the church ladies group. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Funeral Home. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 24, 2014 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

Is anyone able to find Christopher Langley (1856ish), with wife, Lucy and daughter, Lillian V (1908) after the 1910 census?   -FYI: Numerous online family trees post inaccurate information. This family lived in Jefferson County, Washington County and St. Francois County. I'm really stuck on this and would appreciate any help.  Many thanks! -Kay, FL Christopher Langley (b. 1856) Spouse1: Julia A Declue (b. 1850) (looks like DeClose on the marriage record) Marriage1:29 Jul 1877 Washington County, Missouri Children: 1 / Sarah E. 1878 (see below) 2 / Clarence 1880 (see below) 3 / Laura 1883 – died Nov 01, 1918 Jefferson Co, MO 4 / Thomas 1885 (see below) 5 / Lewis 1889(see below - found him in TX!)   CC Langley Spouse2: Lucy Black Marriage2:13 Jun 1906 Bonne Terre, St Francois County, Missouri Child: 6 / Lily V Langley  1908   Census: 1880: Richwoods, Washington, Missouri C. C. Langley  24 MO; works on farm  Julia Langley  30  Mary Ann Langley  11 yrs  Sarah E. Langley  2 yrs  Clarence I. Langley  8 mths    1900: Kingston, Washington, Missouri  Christopher Langly  44 MO; farmer  Julia Langly  51  Emma Langly  20  Clarence Langly  19  Laura Langly  17  Thomas Langly  15  Lewis Langly  11                                                 Did Christopher and Julia divorce?; or did Julia DeClue Langley die between 1900-1910?   1910: Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri Christopher C. Langley  50/ 1860; 2ndmarriage; car repair - railroad  Lucy Langley  25/1885; wife; 1stmarriage; married 3 yrs; 2 children – 1 living  Laura Langley  27 daughter (this matches the 1900 census above?)  Lily V Langley  2 daughter  Felix Measey  18 boarder  (note: the Measley family are neighbors)   Where are Christopher, Lucy and Lily after 1910? Laura Langley 1883 – died Nov 01, 1918 Jefferson Co, MO (tuberculosis of spine)  NOTE: Is this the same individual with a mis-reported birth year (‘Christopher’s 2ndwife was much younger, so it is possible’), OR - were there 2 Christopher Langley’s who married a Lucy? Christopher Langley Born: March 1868 MO Death: June 04, 1919 St. Louis City, MO; Age: 63 Spouse: Lucy Occupation at time of death: polisher – Johnston Tin Foil Co; St. Louis Parents: Isreal Langley, b. IL and Sarah Johnston, b. TN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: DICKEY, ROBINSON, LANGLEY, MARTIN, BERTEL, BARKER, ERRETT, BARGER, WISHON, ALBER, NEAL, SMITH, DANIEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8069/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dorothy Dickey Robinson Langley, 98, of Eagle, Idaho passed into her eternal rest in the early hours of March 27, 2014, following complications from a recent surgery. Dorothy was born November 21, 1915 in Belgrade, Missouri, the fourth daughter of Mabel (Martin) and Arthur T. Dickey. She grew up in Irondale, Missouri and was a star basketball player of the Irondale High School Cardinals in the early 30's. In August 1933, she married Robert (Bob) Robinson. In July 1934, they welcomed their first child, Carole Jean. The family lived in St. Louis until 1944 when Bob was drafted into the Army, at which time Dorothy and Carole moved back to Irondale, where Dorothy resided until 1988. She worked as a grocery clerk for nearly twenty years, before being appointed U.S. Postmaster at Irondale for another twenty years. A second child, Joanne, joined the Robinson family on August 29, 1953, just four months ahead of the birth of her nephew, Richard Bertel. Tragically, Dorothy and Bob lost their daughter Joanne in an automobile accident in December 1972 at the age of 19. Bob passed away on March 26, 1977. In 1985, Dorothy married Jess Langley and they moved to Farmington, Missouri. Jess passed away in 2001 and Dorothy lost her dancing partner. In 2005, she moved to Aledo, Texas with her daughter Carole and son-in-law Don Bertel. Don passed away in 2006. In 2009, Carole and Dorothy moved to Eagle, Idaho to be near Dorothy's granddaughter Donna Bertel Barker and her family. Dorothy was the oldest member of the Irondale Methodist Church and regularly received news of church activities after leaving the area. She enjoyed gardening, always grew beautiful flowers, and was an excellent cook and a wonderful mother. She was a quiet, gracious, lovely lady who will certainly be missed by her daughter, family and many friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Pauline Errett, Evelyn Barger, Ardath Wishon and Mary Vada Alber, a brother, Robert Dickey, two husbands and one daughter. She is survived by her daughter, Carole Bertel; three grandchildren, Richard Bertel (Connie), Ft. Worth, Texas, Ronald Bertel (Melissa), Colleyville, Texas, and Donna Bertel Barker (Joel), Eagle, Idaho; six great-grandchildren, Chris Bertel (Wendy), Rhonda Daniel (Neal), Courtney Smith (Brian), Robert Bertel, all of Texas, and Chris Barker and Jeff Barker, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three great great-grandchildren, Cade Bertel, Brek Bertel, and Dalton Daniel, all of Texas and one brother, Ted Dickey and wife, Jessie of Irondale, Missouri. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Dorothy will be laid to rest in the Caledonia Methodist, Caledonia, Missouri near family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to private charities in her honor. Moore Funeral Homes was honored to serve Dorothy, her family and friends. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 10, 2014 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

Christine- I got the birth/baptism records fixed and posted - let me know what you think. http://washington.mogenweb.org/ssbb1880-1886.html THANK YOU! Larry On Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:16 PM, Christine Lembeck <[email protected]> wrote: Public Ledger, July 8, 1881 >Judge Thomas Smith White, who was born in Knoxville, Tenn., died at his residence at Old Mines, Washington County, Missouri, June 20th, >aged fifty-four years > >St. Louis Republican, March 29, 1874 >The Accidental Shooting of Dr. McCallion >A private letter addressed to a gentleman in this city, give the following particulars of the accidental shooting of Dr. James A. McCallion by his son at Potosi last Wednesday.  Robert McCallion, the unfortunate instrument of his father's death, was lying in bed sick. About 10 o'clock in the morning his father went to his bedside to see him, and noticing the holster of a pistol lying on the bed, asked for the weapon.  The boy undertook to hand it to him, but in doing so, caught the trigger in the bed clothes and the weapon was discharged, the contents entering the doctor's right side and >passing through the heart. Death ensued almost immediately. > >St. Louis Republican, November 24, 1876 >MARRIAGE: Higgins - Carrigan - In Potosi, Mo., November 14, by Rev. Father McDonald, Mr. John R. Higgins and Mrs. Emma Carrigan > >DEATH: In Irondale, Mo., November 6, Margaret, youngest daughter of John B. and Julia A. Benham, aged 17 years and 20 days. > >St. Louis Republican, May 7, 1875 >On Friday, the 30th, the house of Joseph Scott, an aged colored man who resides six miles west of Potosi, caught fire and was consumed. > >St. Louis Republican, April 10, 1876 >Attempted Murder and Suicide in Washington County >Mineral Point, April 8 - >A terrible affray took place at Potosi this afternoon about half past two o'clock, which resulted in William M. Settle shooting Nathan Cowell. >Potosi, the county seat of Washington County, is a town of 1,200 inhabitants, situated four miles west of Mineral Point, and connected with >the main line by a branch road over which trains run daily between Potosi and Mineral Point.  Mr. Settle, a well known and prominent >citizen of Potosi, has been employed for many years by the railroad company as agent at Potosi, and conductor on the Potosi branch. >Cowell has also been employed as engineer for several years.  There has been considerable enmity existing between the two men for some >months originating from their railroad business connections.  Settle requested the company some ago to remove Cowell, but his request was >not granted.  He then resigned himself on March 1. Today while at the depot, he saw Cowell standing on a flat car. Approaching the car, he >said to Cowell, "Defend yourself." and drew his pistol and fired.  Cowell fell to the ground. Settle fired two more shots at him, both taking >effect.  Settle then walked to his residence about half mile off and seating himself on a bed shot himself, the ball entering about one inch >above the left nipple.  The attending physicians say there is no possible hope for Cowell's recovery and Settle's condition is extremely critical. >The affair has cast a gloom over the entire community.  Both men have families and many friends to mourn their unhappy situation. > >St. Louis Republican, April 14, 1876 >Second Attempt at Suicide by Desperate Man >Mr. T. Cowell of Potosi, Mo., is at the St. James.  He has in charge the remains of his brother, Nathan Cowell, the engineer of the Iron Mountain >Railroad, who was shot at Potosi on Saturday last by William M. Settle, the conductor, who then turned around and shot himself.  The remains >were shipped East last night.  The wife, son and two little daughters of deceased accompanied the remains. Settle was employed as agent and >conductor, and Cowell engineer for several years. Settle requested the removal of Cowell, and his request not being granted by the company, he resigned.  Approaching Cowell he said to him, "Defend yourself" when he drew a pistol and fired three times, each shot taking effect.  >Settle then went to his residence and shot himself, the ball entering below the left nipple.  Settle up to Wednesday afternoon was still alive. >That evening he requested his attendants to cover up his head with the bed clothes when, unknown to them, he swallowed a heavy dose of >morphine.  A physician was sent for, and antidotes to the poison was given.  Although in a state of stupor when last heard from, yet a >perspiration was produced and some slight expectation of his recovery from this second attempt at suicide was entertained by his physician. >Settle has an interesting family.  Two families by his criminal conduct are thrown into an agonizing state of distress. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Public Ledger, July 8, 1881 Judge Thomas Smith White, who was born in Knoxville, Tenn., died at his residence at Old Mines, Washington County, Missouri, June 20th, aged fifty-four years St. Louis Republican, March 29, 1874 The Accidental Shooting of Dr. McCallion A private letter addressed to a gentleman in this city, give the following particulars of the accidental shooting of Dr. James A. McCallion by his son at Potosi last Wednesday.  Robert McCallion, the unfortunate instrument of his father's death, was lying in bed sick. About 10 o'clock in the morning his father went to his bedside to see him, and noticing the holster of a pistol lying on the bed, asked for the weapon.  The boy undertook to hand it to him, but in doing so, caught the trigger in the bed clothes and the weapon was discharged, the contents entering the doctor's right side and passing through the heart. Death ensued almost immediately. St. Louis Republican, November 24, 1876 MARRIAGE: Higgins - Carrigan - In Potosi, Mo., November 14, by Rev. Father McDonald, Mr. John R. Higgins and Mrs. Emma Carrigan DEATH: In Irondale, Mo., November 6, Margaret, youngest daughter of John B. and Julia A. Benham, aged 17 years and 20 days. St. Louis Republican, May 7, 1875 On Friday, the 30th, the house of Joseph Scott, an aged colored man who resides six miles west of Potosi, caught fire and was consumed. St. Louis Republican, April 10, 1876 Attempted Murder and Suicide in Washington County Mineral Point, April 8 - A terrible affray took place at Potosi this afternoon about half past two o'clock, which resulted in William M. Settle shooting Nathan Cowell. Potosi, the county seat of Washington County, is a town of 1,200 inhabitants, situated four miles west of Mineral Point, and connected with the main line by a branch road over which trains run daily between Potosi and Mineral Point.  Mr. Settle, a well known and prominent citizen of Potosi, has been employed for many years by the railroad company as agent at Potosi, and conductor on the Potosi branch. Cowell has also been employed as engineer for several years.  There has been considerable enmity existing between the two men for some months originating from their railroad business connections.  Settle requested the company some ago to remove Cowell, but his request was not granted.  He then resigned himself on March 1. Today while at the depot, he saw Cowell standing on a flat car. Approaching the car, he said to Cowell, "Defend yourself." and drew his pistol and fired.  Cowell fell to the ground. Settle fired two more shots at him, both taking effect.  Settle then walked to his residence about half mile off and seating himself on a bed shot himself, the ball entering about one inch above the left nipple.  The attending physicians say there is no possible hope for Cowell's recovery and Settle's condition is extremely critical. The affair has cast a gloom over the entire community.  Both men have families and many friends to mourn their unhappy situation. St. Louis Republican, April 14, 1876 Second Attempt at Suicide by Desperate Man Mr. T. Cowell of Potosi, Mo., is at the St. James.  He has in charge the remains of his brother, Nathan Cowell, the engineer of the Iron Mountain Railroad, who was shot at Potosi on Saturday last by William M. Settle, the conductor, who then turned around and shot himself.  The remains were shipped East last night.  The wife, son and two little daughters of deceased accompanied the remains. Settle was employed as agent and conductor, and Cowell engineer for several years. Settle requested the removal of Cowell, and his request not being granted by the company, he resigned.  Approaching Cowell he said to him, "Defend yourself" when he drew a pistol and fired three times, each shot taking effect.  Settle then went to his residence and shot himself, the ball entering below the left nipple.  Settle up to Wednesday afternoon was still alive. That evening he requested his attendants to cover up his head with the bed clothes when, unknown to them, he swallowed a heavy dose of morphine.  A physician was sent for, and antidotes to the poison was given.  Although in a state of stupor when last heard from, yet a perspiration was produced and some slight expectation of his recovery from this second attempt at suicide was entertained by his physician. Settle has an interesting family.  Two families by his criminal conduct are thrown into an agonizing state of distress.

Sacramento Daily Union, November 2, 1852 MARRIED - In Santa Clara Valley, Oct. 14th, Elias F. Springer to Miss Kate E. Shore, both formerly of Washington County, Missouri Sacramento Daily Union, May 30, 1853 In Auburn, May 19th, Alice Cornelia Roussin, daughter of S.C. and Catherine Roussin, formerly of Washington County, Missouri, after lingering illness of five months, aged 8 years. Sacramento Daily Union, March 7, 1861 Wildman, who was stabbed last evening by R. W. Brashers, died this afternoon at half-past five o'clock.  Wildman was a single man, formerly from Washington County, Missouri. Brashers has a family residing here.  He awaits his examination, which will take place this evening.  They have been partners in business all winter and living together in the same house.  Last evening, it seems that Mrs. Brashers ordered Wildman out of the house.  He went out and turned to go back, when Brashers drew a knife and threatened if he came in he would kill him.  Upon which Wildman picked up a stick and struck, when Brashers ran out and stabbed him. Daily Alta California, July 7, 1864 Andrew Laypole, alias Isidore Leopold, a convicted spy and guerrilla, has been hanged at Fort McHenry.  He asserted his innocence on the scaffold, and said he forgave those having to do with his death. Laypole was born in Washington County, Missouri, in 1841. Pacific Rural Press, October 17, 1874 It becomes our painful duty to record the untimely death of Christopher G. McCormick, who was a member of West Grafton Grange, No. 89, P. of H.   Brother McCormick was kicked by a vicious horse, on August 4th, and died August 12th.  His remains were interred by the West Grafton Grange according to the ritual of the Order.  He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss.  Brother McCormick was an exemplary Christian, beloved and respected by all who knew him, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and at the time of his death, Superintendent of a Sabbath School.  He was born in Washington County, Missouri, June 16, 1830.  Aged 44 years, 1 month, 26 days at the time of his death. Los Angeles Herald, February 21, 1895 Irondale, Mo., Feb. 20 - The throes of the great blizzard of February 6th, 7th and 8th are just beginning to be learned from the far outlying "wood choppings" of Washington County.  From Beaufort Mountains, eight miles southwest of this place, comes the report of a sad incident which happened in the section.  A woodchopper name John C. Warner, his wife and three children were found frozen to death. San Francisco Call, July 5, 1910 HALF A CENTURY SPENT AT THE KEY - Veteran Telegraph Operator Dies After Remarkable Record of Continuous Service Irondale, Mo. - July 4 - Almost half a century at the telegraph key, in the employ of the same company, is the remarkable record of William Martin, station agent of the Iron Mountain railroad, who was buried at Desoto, Mo., yesterday. Martin was born in Baltimore, 66 years ago. He entered the service of the Iron Mountain as telegraph lineman under Colonel R. C. Clowry, now president of the Western Union telegraph company, when 18. He was made station agent eight years later, was transferred to Irondale as agent, in which capacity he remained until his death.  Martin was present at the battle of Pilot Knob, in September 1864. He was then a member of the telegraph corps of the federal forces. Los Angeles Herald, July 24, 1904 Marriage Licenses - Russel E. Politte, 27, native of Missouri, and Anna L. Baker, 19, native of Nebraska, residents of Los Angeles San Francisco Call, July 2, 1912 Young - In this city, July 1, 1912, Cynthia Susan, widow of the late Eleazer J. Young and beloved mother of Mrs. Lillian M. Regallo and Arthur S. Young, sister of E. B. Smith and Mrs. M. H. Lytton and Mrs. E. J. Northcutt of Missouri and Mrs. W. E. Lytton of Montana and Mrs. S. J. Bubb of Palo Alto, Cal., a native of Washington County, Missouri, aged 56 years, 3 months and 18 days.  Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Wednesday), July 3, at 1:30 p.m. from the parlors of Martin and Brown, 1868 Geary Street. Interment Mount Olive Cemetery, by automobile.

Linda I'm glad you enjoy them!. I love digging up old news in general and think newspapers are a great research resource. I'll have more as time permits. Enjoy and take care!

Thank you for posting these interesting tidbits.  What a great window to the past! Ann O'Rourke On Saturday, March 15, 2014 12:15 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: Today's Topics:   1. Various News (Christine Lembeck) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:42:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Christine Lembeck <[email protected]> Subject: [MOWASHIN] Various News To: Wash Co List <[email protected]> Message-ID:     <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Wellsville Genesee Valley Free Press, January 4, 1871 Amasa Frissell, of Potosi, Missouri, while hunting on the 14th, stumbled and killed himself with his gun. Wyoming Post, December 14, 1872 The larger portion of the business part of Potosi, Mo., has been destroyed by fire.? The Journal office was burned. Indianapolis Evening Journal, December 7, 1872 Thirteen stores, shops, etc., including the Journal printing office, in Potosi, Missouri, embracing the larger portion of the business part of the town, were destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss not stated, but said to be heavy, with very little insurance. Sedalia Daily Democrat, September 18, 1875 Jack Wisdom, a violent, turbulent character, was killed near Palmer, Washington county, on the eighth inst., by Marlon (or Martin) Darnell. Wisdom was the aggressor, having struck Darnell over the head with a heavy whip, when the latter cut Wisdom three times with a small knife, causing death in ten minutes.? Wisdom killed a man in 1861, and was sentenced to be hung, but escaped punishment, having been pardoned by Governor Fletcher. Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, November 24, 1883 At Potosi, Missouri, Mrs. W. J. Owens, who live in the country and had been to the jail to see her husband, a prisoner there, was washed from her horse in crossing Benton Creek, and was swept down the river some distance with her two year old child.? She was rescued by a farmer, but the child was drowned. Indian Journal, February 11, 1886 Potosi, Mo., Feb. 8- The dead body of Dr. N. Lyon Franklin was found this morning by J. K. Ellis at the Burgland Farm, four miles south of Potosi.? The body was lying on the outside and a gun on the inside of the fence.? On examination of the body a gunshot wound was found in the breast two inches to the left of the breast bone, running upward and lodging back of the right shoulder.? From the position of the body it is evident that the deceased had aimed to cross the fence, placing his fun on the inside and in attempting to climb the rails, the gun was discharged. Saint Louis Christian Evangelist, March 9, 1893 William S. Smith, departed this life February 13, 1893, being 58 years, 5 months, and 10 days old. He was born in Kentucky, September 3, 1834, and came with his father, Benjamin Smith, to Missouri in 1840, and located in Washington County, where on September 8, 1855, he married to Emily Simpson, who with seven children, four girls and three boys, still survive him.? Bro. Smith obeyed the gospel in 1856 and for 37 years has lived a devoted Christian. He was a modest, unassuming, yet uncompromising disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.? He was loved and respected by all that knew him.? The church at Pleasant Hill sustains a great loss, but we know it is his great gain, so may we all strive to meet him where parting will be no more.? To the bereaved family we would say, "Weep not as those who have no hope." I. B. Dodson, Hematite MO Saint Louis Christian Evangelist, January 25, 1895 The cause of Christ in Washington Co., Mo., seems to be taking on new life since Brother I. B. Dodson has been employed as its evangelist.? I have just returned from a cooperative meeting held at Pleasant Hill Church on the 4th, 5th, and 6th.? Brother A. W. Scott served as Chairman and Miss Stella Hancock as Secretary.? There were four preachers present, I. B. Dodson, C. W. Larned, S. W. Robinson, and Robert Abrams.? Washington Globe, February 9, 1889 Appointed postmasters: John Amonette, Caledonia, Missouri John Casey, Old Mines, Missouri Winchester Journal, June 2, 1897 Levy, Washington County, MO, Dear Editors: I thought perhaps you would like to hear from the hills of Missouri and as that is now my home, I will drop a few lines to the Journal as I am a reader of that paper.? Everything here is booming, wheat is heading, and corn is being planted the second time, there will be plenty of wild fruit here, but peaches are mostly killed.? Fish weighing from one to four pounds are in abundance, and easily caught.? The new potatoes are as large as hulled walnuts, so you see we are ahead of Indiana.? I live about thirty miles the Iron and Ozark Mountains; it is also twelve miles to the depot.? There is lead on the place we live on.? Foxes can be heard barking around the house every night. My father is an old soldier and belongs to the G.A.R. post at Trenton.? Very Truly Yours, Miss Ina A. Sheppard ------------------------------ To contact the MOWASHIN list administrator, send an email to [email protected] To post a message to the MOWASHIN mailing list, send an email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of MOWASHIN Digest, Vol 9, Issue 19 ***************************************

Daily Alta California, November 20, 1853 At Charley's Ranch, November 17th, Col. Franklin Stuart, late of Washington County, Missouri, aged 46 years. Sacramento Daily Union, October 27, 1854 MARRIED - In Santa Clara County, Oct. 17th, by Rev. A.M. Bailey, Mr. A.P. Anderson, of Lagrange, Tennessee, to Miss Mary McCabe, of Washington County, Missouri Galveston Weekly News, September 6, 1865 I met an old acquaintance of Washington County, Mo., William Thompson.  He did well last year. His cotton is worth $10,000.00 to $12,00.00.  He is offered $10 a day to work his trade (carpenter). New Albany Daily Ledger, May 17, 1861 General Lyon has won another bloodless but decisive victory, and southeast Missouri has returned to her allegiance.  Last evening at ten o'clock he dispatched an expedition consist of two companies under Captain Cole, by railroad, to Potosi, where an organization of rebels existed.  The train arrived at 3 o'clock A.M.  A chain of sentinels immediately surrounded the town. Small parties were sent to the houses of leading secessionists, and about one hundred and fifty arrested, most of whom took the oath and were released.  Ten persons from Potosi, one from Desoto, and one from Victoria, were brought to St. Louis, and are now confined in the arsenal.  Among the Potosi prisoners were the editor of the Potosi Miner and John Dean, a man who has been conspicuous in selling and transporting lead to the South.  There were captured one thousand dollars worth of lead, forty horses, a quantity of uniforms, and a flag of the Southern Confederacy, bearing also the State arms. The flag was captured at Desoto to, where it was to have been raised, and a Southern love feast held today.  The American flag was run up on the pole prepared by the secessionists, and a guard left to protect it and the horses which could not conveniently be brought away.  The Union people were enthusiastic and wild with delight, and gave the troops breakfast and dinner, presented bouquets and flags to the officers and invited Captain Cole and his men to stay a month, at their expense.  The returning expedition arrived here shortly after 6 o'clock, and was greeted with tremendous applause for Lyon, Blair, and the national flag. Bangor Daily Whig and Courier, August 12, 1861 A party of 100 rebels made a dash into this town yesterday but were fired upon by 15 of the Home Guard and -----, with a loss of two killed and several wounded. One of the Home Guards was mortally wounded.  It is reported that 1100 rebels are encamped 3 miles below here. Cedar Falls Gazette, September 13, 1861 The Iowa boys in Missouri are making a business of publishing Union papers on Secession presses. We acknowledge the receipt of Lauman's Left Bower, published at Potosi, Missouri, by Companies B and H of the Seventh.  A.J. Felt, editor, compositors, M.F. Molony, W.L. Putnam, J.A. R---erford, and James Shields.  The paper bears the motto, "We march with the Flag and keep step to the music of the Union!"   It is well printed and edited with ability. Sacramento Daily Union, November 23, 1864 In El Dorado, El Dorado county, Oct. 22nd, Ann, widow of Charles Roussin, late of Washington County, Missouri Sacramento Daily Union, May 26, 1868 BURIED ALIVE - Washington County Journal (Mo) of April 30th says: On Friday last an accident occurred near town which was near proving fatal tone of our citizens. John Molloy and Van Parmelee have for some time been engaged in sinking a shaft in Burts' Diggings.  On the day above name Molloy had descended in to the shaft and was digging in an oblique direction past a shelving rock, when a large body of earth from overhead fell, completely burying him to the depth of five and half feet. His partner, at the mouth of the shaft, immediately gave the alarm when a party of miners descended the shat to the ruin, and, with others at the windlass, exerted themselves nobly to extricate their comrade from his perilous situation. The task required above twenty minutes, and Molloy was found in an insensible condition, apparently dead.  After a short time eh was resuscitate, but his breathing was accompanied with great pain and spitting of blood. Molloy stated that, having been in a partially upright position at the time, his face was forced against the side of the shaft by the falling mass, leaving two or three inches of space around his mouth for respiration, and that he remained conscious of the most intense physical and mental agony until the working party came so near his body that hear one the shout, "He's gone! We can't reach him alive!"  At that instant he experienced an agony beyond description and was no more conscious until after his removal. He has now, he thinks, fully recovered from the effects of the accident. San Francisco Call, November 22, 1890 O'Cain, In this city, November 20, 1890, James O'Cain, a native of Irondale, Washington County, Missouri, aged 37 years.  Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral This Day (Saturday), a 2 o'clock P.M., from the undertaking parlors of Suhr and Becker, 1209 Mission Street, near Eighth, Interment I.O.U.F. Cemetery

So interesting. Thank You for the old Newspaper clips On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 2:00 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Various News (Christine Lembeck) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:42:32 -0700 (PDT) > From: Christine Lembeck <[email protected]> > Subject: [MOWASHIN] Various News > To: Wash Co List <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Wellsville Genesee Valley Free Press, January 4, 1871 > Amasa Frissell, of Potosi, Missouri, while hunting on the 14th, stumbled > and killed himself with his gun. > > Wyoming Post, December 14, 1872 > The larger portion of the business part of Potosi, Mo., has been destroyed > by fire.? The Journal office was burned. > > Indianapolis Evening Journal, December 7, 1872 > Thirteen stores, shops, etc., including the Journal printing office, in > Potosi, Missouri, embracing the larger portion of the business part of the > town, were destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss not stated, but said to be > heavy, with very little insurance. > > Sedalia Daily Democrat, September 18, 1875 > Jack Wisdom, a violent, turbulent character, was killed near Palmer, > Washington county, on the eighth inst., by Marlon (or Martin) Darnell. > Wisdom was the aggressor, having struck Darnell over the head with a heavy > whip, when the latter cut Wisdom three times with a small knife, causing > death in ten minutes.? Wisdom killed a man in 1861, and was sentenced to be > hung, but escaped punishment, having been pardoned by Governor Fletcher. > > Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, November 24, 1883 > At Potosi, Missouri, Mrs. W. J. Owens, who live in the country and had > been to the jail to see her husband, a prisoner there, was washed from her > horse in crossing Benton Creek, and was swept down the river some distance > with her two year old child.? She was rescued by a farmer, but the child > was drowned. > > Indian Journal, February 11, 1886 > Potosi, Mo., Feb. 8- The dead body of Dr. N. Lyon Franklin was found this > morning by J. K. Ellis at the Burgland Farm, four miles south of Potosi.? > The body was lying on the outside and a gun on the inside of the fence.? On > examination of the body a gunshot wound was found in the breast two inches > to the left of the breast bone, running upward and lodging back of the > right shoulder.? From the position of the body it is evident that the > deceased had aimed to cross the fence, placing his fun on the inside and in > attempting to climb the rails, the gun was discharged. > > Saint Louis Christian Evangelist, March 9, 1893 > William S. Smith, departed this life February 13, 1893, being 58 years, 5 > months, and 10 days old. He was born in Kentucky, September 3, 1834, and > came with his father, Benjamin Smith, to Missouri in 1840, and located in > Washington County, where on September 8, 1855, he married to Emily Simpson, > who with seven children, four girls and three boys, still survive him.? > Bro. Smith obeyed the gospel in 1856 and for 37 years has lived a devoted > Christian. He was a modest, unassuming, yet uncompromising disciple of the > Lord Jesus Christ.? He was loved and respected by all that knew him.? The > church at Pleasant Hill sustains a great loss, but we know it is his great > gain, so may we all strive to meet him where parting will be no more.? To > the bereaved family we would say, "Weep not as those who have no hope." > I. B. Dodson, Hematite MO > > Saint Louis Christian Evangelist, January 25, 1895 > The cause of Christ in Washington Co., Mo., seems to be taking on new life > since Brother I. B. Dodson has been employed as its evangelist.? I have > just returned from a cooperative meeting held at Pleasant Hill Church on > the 4th, 5th, and 6th.? Brother A. W. Scott served as Chairman and Miss > Stella Hancock as Secretary.? There were four preachers present, I. B. > Dodson, C. W. Larned, S. W. Robinson, and Robert Abrams.? > > Washington Globe, February 9, 1889 > Appointed postmasters: > John Amonette, Caledonia, Missouri > John Casey, Old Mines, Missouri > > Winchester Journal, June 2, 1897 > Levy, Washington County, MO, Dear Editors: > I thought perhaps you would like to hear from the hills of Missouri and as > that is now my home, I will drop a few lines to the Journal as I am a > reader of that paper.? Everything here is booming, wheat is heading, and > corn is being planted the second time, there will be plenty of wild fruit > here, but peaches are mostly killed.? Fish weighing from one to four pounds > are in abundance, and easily caught.? The new potatoes are as large as > hulled walnuts, so you see we are ahead of Indiana.? I live about thirty > miles the Iron and Ozark Mountains; it is also twelve miles to the depot.? > There is lead on the place we live on.? Foxes can be heard barking around > the house every night. My father is an old soldier and belongs to the > G.A.R. post at Trenton.? Very Truly Yours, Miss Ina A. Sheppard > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the MOWASHIN list administrator, send an email to > [email protected] > > To post a message to the MOWASHIN mailing list, send an email to > [email protected] > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of MOWASHIN Digest, Vol 9, Issue 19 > *************************************** >

Wellsville Genesee Valley Free Press, January 4, 1871 Amasa Frissell, of Potosi, Missouri, while hunting on the 14th, stumbled and killed himself with his gun. Wyoming Post, December 14, 1872 The larger portion of the business part of Potosi, Mo., has been destroyed by fire.  The Journal office was burned. Indianapolis Evening Journal, December 7, 1872 Thirteen stores, shops, etc., including the Journal printing office, in Potosi, Missouri, embracing the larger portion of the business part of the town, were destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss not stated, but said to be heavy, with very little insurance. Sedalia Daily Democrat, September 18, 1875 Jack Wisdom, a violent, turbulent character, was killed near Palmer, Washington county, on the eighth inst., by Marlon (or Martin) Darnell. Wisdom was the aggressor, having struck Darnell over the head with a heavy whip, when the latter cut Wisdom three times with a small knife, causing death in ten minutes.  Wisdom killed a man in 1861, and was sentenced to be hung, but escaped punishment, having been pardoned by Governor Fletcher. Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, November 24, 1883 At Potosi, Missouri, Mrs. W. J. Owens, who live in the country and had been to the jail to see her husband, a prisoner there, was washed from her horse in crossing Benton Creek, and was swept down the river some distance with her two year old child.  She was rescued by a farmer, but the child was drowned. Indian Journal, February 11, 1886 Potosi, Mo., Feb. 8- The dead body of Dr. N. Lyon Franklin was found this morning by J. K. Ellis at the Burgland Farm, four miles south of Potosi.  The body was lying on the outside and a gun on the inside of the fence.  On examination of the body a gunshot wound was found in the breast two inches to the left of the breast bone, running upward and lodging back of the right shoulder.  From the position of the body it is evident that the deceased had aimed to cross the fence, placing his fun on the inside and in attempting to climb the rails, the gun was discharged. Saint Louis Christian Evangelist, March 9, 1893 William S. Smith, departed this life February 13, 1893, being 58 years, 5 months, and 10 days old. He was born in Kentucky, September 3, 1834, and came with his father, Benjamin Smith, to Missouri in 1840, and located in Washington County, where on September 8, 1855, he married to Emily Simpson, who with seven children, four girls and three boys, still survive him.  Bro. Smith obeyed the gospel in 1856 and for 37 years has lived a devoted Christian. He was a modest, unassuming, yet uncompromising disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.  He was loved and respected by all that knew him.  The church at Pleasant Hill sustains a great loss, but we know it is his great gain, so may we all strive to meet him where parting will be no more.  To the bereaved family we would say, "Weep not as those who have no hope." I. B. Dodson, Hematite MO Saint Louis Christian Evangelist, January 25, 1895 The cause of Christ in Washington Co., Mo., seems to be taking on new life since Brother I. B. Dodson has been employed as its evangelist.  I have just returned from a cooperative meeting held at Pleasant Hill Church on the 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Brother A. W. Scott served as Chairman and Miss Stella Hancock as Secretary.  There were four preachers present, I. B. Dodson, C. W. Larned, S. W. Robinson, and Robert Abrams.  Washington Globe, February 9, 1889 Appointed postmasters: John Amonette, Caledonia, Missouri John Casey, Old Mines, Missouri Winchester Journal, June 2, 1897 Levy, Washington County, MO, Dear Editors: I thought perhaps you would like to hear from the hills of Missouri and as that is now my home, I will drop a few lines to the Journal as I am a reader of that paper.  Everything here is booming, wheat is heading, and corn is being planted the second time, there will be plenty of wild fruit here, but peaches are mostly killed.  Fish weighing from one to four pounds are in abundance, and easily caught.  The new potatoes are as large as hulled walnuts, so you see we are ahead of Indiana.  I live about thirty miles the Iron and Ozark Mountains; it is also twelve miles to the depot.  There is lead on the place we live on.  Foxes can be heard barking around the house every night. My father is an old soldier and belongs to the G.A.R. post at Trenton.  Very Truly Yours, Miss Ina A. Sheppard

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: HOCHSTATTER, SMITH, BENETT, CHILTON, PARMELEY, CAIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8068/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Hochstatter who died last Thursday were conducted by Elder G. W. Fox, pastor of Central Ave. Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, at Hopewell Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Burial was in Hopewell cemetery by Smith-Higginbotham Funeral Home. Jennie Smith Hochstatter was born Feb. 26, 1883, near Belgrade, and departed this life at her home in Desoto, on March 12, 1953, at the age of 70 years, 14 days. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Smith. She was united in marriage to Rudolph Charles Hochstatter on Oct. 13, 1907. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive. The are Mrs. Elsie Benett of Coldwater, Roy of Potosi, Herman, Helen and Mrs. Edith Chilton of St. Louis, Mrs. Mary Parmeley of Desloge, and Rudolph, Jr. of DeSoto. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter, Ruby. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Laura Cain of Potosi, two brothers, Wm. Smith of Potosi, Leonard Smith of Sheldon and a host of other relatives. Mrs. Hochstatter spent her entire life, with the exception of the last two years in and around Potosi. She had been in failing health for several years but she bore her suffering with courage and Christian fortitude. She was converted at an early age and lived a consecrated Christian life. She joined the First Baptist Church at Potosi and after moving to Desoto, united there with the Landmark Baptist Church, and was a member there until her death. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 17, 1953 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: MINER, WELKER Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8067/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The wedding of Miss Verna May Miner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Miner of Shirley, and Pvt, Carl Welker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Welker, of Palmer, took place at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at Grassy Hollow Baptist Church near Shirley. The couple was attended by Miss Wilma Miner, sister of the bride, and Mr. George Arkulari, Jr. Elder Melvin Reed officiated at the singe ring ceremony.' Preceding the service Lowell McFarland sang the Lord's Prayer. The bride chose for her wedding, a beige spring suit, with which she wore a pale blue blouse and matching hat. Her shoulder corsage was pink carnations tied with delicate pink satin ribbon. Her bridesmaid was attired in a pink suit, with matching accessories. She wore a corsage of white carnations. The bridegroom, who is in the Sixth Armored Division at Fort Leonard Wood, wore his Army uniform. The best man wore a gray business suit with a white carnation boutonnaire. Following the wedding a dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents for the bridal party. The former Miss Miner is a Senior in Potosi High School and will graduate in May. She is secretary of P.H.S. Student Council and is sales manager of the Scholae, the P.H.S. yearbook. She has also been on the staff of the Independent Journal during the past four months. The bridegroom has returned to Ft. Wood until he completes his basic training. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 17, 1953 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: posterone Surnames: MERCER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8066/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Fayette, MO - Marvin Gene Mercer of Potosi, Missouri, has been awarded a scholarship to attend Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri, for the 1985-86 academic year. Marvin will be receiving a Football Scholarship. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mercer of Potosi, Route 1. Central Methodist College is a four-year, coeducational, liberal arts college located in Fayette, Missouri. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>