Mary E. Rains d. 13 August 1904

OBITUARY

Mary E. Rains was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, July 19th, 1841 and died at Crocker, Mo., August 13, 1904. She came with her parents to Barry County, Missouri, in 1863, was married in May of the same year to Thomas Stockton, and they came to Pulaski County the December following, where she has ever since lived.

She is the mother of seven children, one of which died in infancy, and the others all live in Pulaski County except Mrs. Belle Overby who lives in Texas. Besides her children she leaves her husband, Wash Raines, her brother and many friends and neighbors who will mourn her loss.

She has been afflicted with heart trouble for some time and for the past two years has been confined to her bed the greater part of the time.

She has been a member of the Church of Christ for nearly twenty-five years and was always at her place in the church since I have known her, if it was possible for her to be there, even when in poor health. She talked freely of death and expressed a readiness to go where the weary are at rest and there shall be no more pain. She was patient to the last. A companion and mother has gone, buy may the loved ones live so as to meet her again.

Funeral services were conducted at the church in Crocker by J.R. Blunt Sunday, August 14th at 3 p.m., after which the remains were laid to rest in the Crocker cemetery.

J.R. Blunt

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
26 August 1904, Friday
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Emmet Earl Wood (1902-1904)

Gone to Rest

Loving friends weep not for him,

For he is now at rest;

How happy is your darling one,

Now pillowed on the Saviour’s breast.

Oh, the hope is sweet, tis sweet,

That we soon in heaven may meet;

There we all shall happy be,

Rest from pain and sorrow free.

Died, February 19^th, Emmett Earl Wood, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wood, aged 1 year, 8 months and 19 days. The little one was taken ill Thursday morning January 18^th from which time all help in human power was rendered, but to no avail. He got no better and Friday evening at 9 o’clock the Death angel hovered about him while he peacefully passed away resting in his mother’s arms. The remains were laid to rest in the Friendship cemetery Saturday, February 20. There his parents, relatives and friends bid him farewell until we meet again in the realms of perfect happiness where the weary are at rest and sad parting comes no more.

Little Ernest was a sweet and loving child, being loved by all who knew him. We will miss his bright and smiling little face, but God knows best and doeth all things well. We know his father, mother and little brother will miss him; no more to hear his sweet voice calling papa or mama or brother, but only think that your great loss is his gain, for God hath said “suffer little children to come unto me, and I will give them rest, for of such is the Kingdom of God. ---Ida B.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

26 February, 1904

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M.S. Bull 1822-1904

M.S. Bull Dead

Died, at his home near Dixon, February 11, 1904, M.S. Bull.

He was born in North Carolina September 5, 1822, and was 81 years, 5 months and 5 days old. He lived in North Carolina until 21 years of age, then moved to Illinois, lived there two years, and then moved to Calloway county, Missouri, where he married Saluda Chiles to which union five children were born, four of which survive him. He served in the civil war with the Union army and then moved to Maries county, Missouri, lived there until 1882, when he moved to Pulaski county, where he has lived ever since. He was a member of the M.E. Church, South at Bloom Garden. He leaves a wife, four children and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

26 February, 1904

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Snowden Earl Shockley d. March 16, 1904

Died, at his home near Waynesville, Mo., March 16th, 1904 at 11:30 p.m., little Snowden Earl Shockley, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Shockley, aged 9 years, 6 months, and 29 days. He was taken sick in school at Waynesville and his ailment was a brain trouble. Although he had all the attention that medical skill could render, together with all that could be done by loving parents, brothers and sisters to alleviate his suffering after a long and distressing illness he was bound to go, tho his bright smiles while at home illuminated the darkest pathway. Oh, how he will be missed, they will be so lonely without him, but we must not wish him back with us. That place at the family table is vacant, which will never e filled. He has run life's toilsome journey here on earth, and now the crown of glory has been won. May God comfort the bereaved parents; he seemed to know during all of his sickness he would not get well. He leaves a heart broken father and mother, two brothers and two sisters, all of whom were at his bedside except Mrs. Cora Stewart who was in the Indian Territory.

The funeral discourse was delivered at the family cemetery by Rev. Manes after which the dear lifeless body of little Snowden was laid to rest.

How sad and sorrowful was the day

When Death his visit made;

We prayed that he might spare

His life, that the sentence e delayed.

But death, an unbidden guest, enters

All of our homes, and takes with him

Some loved ones, ah, 'tis sad, very sad.

She gave up her only child,

Who was the only hope she had,

For whom she toiled, for whom she prayed,

For whom her proudest plans were laid,

God in his wisdom has he recalled,

The bourne his love hath given;

And though the body slumbers now,

The soul is safe in Heaven.

Peggy Hensley d. May 7, 1904

Died, at the home of her son Irven Hensley, near town Saturday, May 7th, 1904, Aunt Peggy Hensley. Mrs. Hensley was one of the oldest residents in the county, being 84 years old at the time of her death. She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was a good woman and will be sadly missed in the community. The family have the sympathy of all

James Madison Mays d. May 6, 1904

Uncle Mat Mays, a man whom every child in Richland knew and loved, passed into the mysterious beyond last Friday night. He had been an invalid for several years and only survived his wife, Aunt Betty, three weeks.

Richland Items

Pulaski County Democrat

May 13, 1904

Unknown Female Godfrey d. May 6, 1904

The little 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Godfrey died of measles last Friday night and her funeral was conducted Saturday.

Richland Items

Pulaski County Democrat

May 13, 1904

Unknown Male Manuel d. May 8, 1904

The 12 year old son of A. Manuel living near here died last Monday of measles and his remains were brought here for interment.

Richland Items

Pulaski County Democrat

May 13, 1904

Perlina Jane (Rhea) Houk d, May 28, 1904

Mrs. H.C. Houk, who has been an invalid for several years, died last Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday at the M.E. Church conducted by Rev. January. Mrs. Houk leaves a husband and ten children, nine of whom were present at the funeral to feel her loss.

Martha (Decker) Carmack d. June 15, 1904

Mrs. J.A. Carmack, an aged and highly respected lady, died at her home near Crocker Thursday morning of last week, and her remains were laid to rest in the Crocker cemetery the afternoon following. She leaves a husband and several grown children to mourn her loss.

Ella Green d. May 18, 1904

Miss Ella Green of the Gasconade died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Davis last Friday. The Coroner held an Inquest and decided that she died from abortion.

Fred Wright d. July 20, 1904

Fred Wright, who has been ill with rheumatism for several months had a relapse Monday and died Tuesday. He was a young man of exemplary habits and his many friends and relatives sadly regret his demise.

Margaret Jane (Smith) Roam d. 1904

Mrs. Jake Roam who was at her fathers, the Judge Smith, died in the presence of friends and relatives, burial services were held by the Rev. Marian Manus at the cemetery in Flea Hollow.

Pulaski County Democrat

5 August, 1904

Jimmie Lee d. January 29, 1904

Uncle Jimmie Lee died at his home in Richland last Friday evening. He was probably the oldest man in this part of the country, being 98 or 99 years of age. He was remarkably active considering his age and often walked up town without assistance. His passing away was said to be as peaceful as a babe going to sleep. He was a member of the Christian church and had many friends in Richland and surrounding county.

Pulaski County Democrat

5 February, 1904

Lizzie Walters d. May 31, 1904

Little Lizzie, the eight-year old daughter of L.F. and M.L. Walters, passed over the Valley of Death on Tuesday of last week. She had been suffering with the measles and was thought to be out of danger, but the angels came and wafted her spotless spirit to the golden city beyond the skies, where there is no more measles. The bereaved parents, brothers, and sisters have our sympathy.

Friday, 10 June, 1904

Pulaski County Democrat

Drucilla Jane (McElroy) Giddens 1865-1904

Died, on Bald Ridge, Pulaski county, Missouri, May 1st, 1904, at 3 o'clock, a.m., Sister Drucilla Jane, wife of George W. Giddens, and daughter of the late Fowler T. McElroy and wife, aged 38 years, 4 months and 21 days.

Sister Jane was born near Palace school house in Pulaski county and was of a family of 11 children, six of whom survive her. May 17th, 1883, she was united in marriage with G.W. Giddens and to them were born nine children, seven of whom survive, and with their father are left to mourn a kind and faithful mother, wife, and companion. Her disease was consumption and when she realized her approaching desolation sought and found Jesus, the sinner's friend, and was made to rejoice in a Saviour's love, and when death struck her and she realized her end was near she called her husband and bid him goodbye, then she called her children and bade them farewell and told them to meet her in heaven, but when she called for Frank and reached to him her hand, her arm was palsied and her hand fell and with a slight convulsion she was gone.

May God in mercy comfort all the bereaved ones and may they all be prepared to follow when called to go as we believe she was.

J.J. Watts

John Strom 1835-1904

Mr. John Strom was born in his native land, Sweden, June the 27th 1835. He came to America in the year 1868. He married Miss Carolina J. Bergman, at Springfield Mo. November 17, 1871, and with his bride came the same year to a farm one and half miles from Swedeborg, Mo. where he has ever since resided.

He died on the 23rd day of January, at 10:30 a.m. 1904. He leaves a wife, one married and two single sons and one single daughter. A son and daughter have preceded him to the spirit land.

The departed was a member of the Lutheran Church in his own country, but was never connected with a church here. He lived an honest, industrious upright life, and in the absence of a minister has conducted funerals.

He was a good neighbor, and was honored and respected by all who knew him. He will be missed by many friends.

Funeral services were held at the home on January 25, at 11: a.m. 1904, by J.R. Blunt of Richland, after which the body was laid to rest in the city of the dead near his home.

*He was a member of the Richland Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen and carried a policy of $2000 which will provide for his wife and children.

Pulaski County Democrat
January, 1904

Joseph Christeson d. May 7, 1904

Special thanks to Mike Christeson of Little Rock, Arkansas for sharing this obituary.

Joseph Christeson died at his home last Saturday of a complication of diseases. He had been an invalid for four or five years, but had not been confined to his bed but about three months, and though a great sufferer he bore it all very patiently. By his death, our neighborhood has lost one it’s most highly esteemed citizens, who was well beloved by all. Funeral services were held at Friendship church Sunday, conducted by his pastor Rev. Newton Manes. Interment was made in Friendship cemetery.

Editor’s note: This was published in the Pulaski County Democrat May 13, 1904. This would make the date of Joseph’s death May 7, 1904.

Caleb Baker 1903-1904

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Caleb, (called Capie N.) son of Charles and the late Dora Baker, was born in Hobson, Dent Co., MO, July 15th 1903 and after the death of its mother Sept. 22d 1903 he has lived with his Aunt Nannie Seisser until his death Nov. 25th 1904 near Laquey, MO, aged 1 yr, 4 ms, & 10 ds. Funeral discourse at Idumea Ch. on Sat., Nov. 26th. Text from Matt. 18X10 after which he was buried in the Idumea Cemetery at 3 p.m. Only child.

Mabel Esther Rockwell 1901-1904

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Mabel Esther, daughter of John Fremont and Nancy L. Rockwell, died near Rolling Heath Church, Nov. 17th 1904 at 2 p.m., aged 2 ys, 11 ms, & 9 ds. Funeral at the residence, Nov. 19th 1904 at 2 p.m. Sermon from Matt. 18X10. Hymns Page 2 & 89. Burial at the Logan & Rockwell Cemetery at 4 p.m. Father & Mother & son, survives.

9 December, 1901 - 17 November, 1904