Elbert Rayl d. 12 June 1906

Elbert Rayl, an old citizen of Pulaski County, died at the home of his son-in-law, H.M. York, seven miles south of town, Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock and was buried at the family burying ground just north of town Wednesday. Mr. Rayl was about 70 years old and was raised in and near Waynesville. He was the oldest brother of S.O Rayl of Waynesville and J.A. Rayl of Crocker and had a world of friends in this community who regret very much to learn of his death. He had long been a sufferer from a complication of ailments and his death had been expected for some time. The sorrowing relatives have our profound sympathy.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
15 June 1906
Page 5

Ardilara (Scott) Duncan (1854-1906)

OBITUARY

Died; at her home near Spring Creek Phelps county, April 3, 1906. Mrs. Ardilara, widow of the late John R. Duncan aged 51 years 7 months and 2 days.

Mrs. Duncan was born in Warren county Tennessee Aug, 31^st, 1854, her maiden name was Scott, and she was married to John R. Duncan at Bloodland September 19^th, 1872 and became step-mother to three children and mother of eight children, three have passed on before with one step-daughter, Mrs. Elmer Duncan, five children survive her. Mrs. Duncan was a true mother and grandmother several of whom she cared for so faithfully. May God in mercy comfort the bereaved ones so suddenly deprived of a mothers love and care. Some months ago she was partially paralyzed, and on Tuesday, morning at 11 she received a second stroke and passed away the same evening at five o’clock p.m. ---J.J. Watts

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

20 April, 1906

Page 4

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Elsie (Nickels) Anderson (1886-1906)

LAQUEY

Mrs. Ora Anderson died last Wednesday morning of consumption. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Nickels, an old resident of this county. She was buried from the Ideuma church and at that cemetery.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

13 April, 1906

Page 10

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Jacob Lang (1830-1906)

HOOKER

Uncle Jake Lang passed away at his home near Hooker, the 8^th day of March. He leaves a wife, daughter and many friends to mourn his loss. The bereaved family have our sympathy.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

13 April, 1906

Page 9 
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E.D. Ayres Jr. (1879-1906)

Death of E.D. Ayres

E.D. Ayres, Jr., died at his residence in Big Piney, January 21, 1906. He was born in Ponca, Neb., Aug. 3, 1879, and was aged 26 years, 5 months, and 18 days. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers, three sisters and many friends, besides a beloved companion. Bro. E.D. Ayres, Jr., came to Big Piney a little over two years ago and engaged in the mercantile business. He made many friends here who will long remember his kindness. On May 28, 1905, Bro. Ayres was married to Miss Lea Rigsby, daughter of J.C. and Laura Rigsby, late of Edonsville. Since the marriage of Bro. Ayres it seemed that the new husband and wife both enjoyed life with all that heart could wish for, until January 11, when he was stricken with the affliction that ended in death. His wants were ministered to by his bosom companion, and also by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Rigsby, his brother and sister, all of whom surrounded his dying couch, besides several friends. His remains were laid to rest in the Big Piney cemetery, on the 23d of January. He was buried with all the honors of the Big Piney lodge of the I.O.O.F, of which he was a faithful member. Long will the memories of our departed friend last. ---D.D. BOYT

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 5
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Rachel (Stoner) Stump (1841-1906)

LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. Solomon Stump, an old and highly respected lady living a few miles east of town, died last Saturday of pneumonia, and was buried Sunday at Gospel Ridge burying ground. 

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 5
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Martha Jane (Rollins) Watson (1842-1906)

DIXON

Mrs. John J. Watson died at her home in this place last Saturday and was buried Sunday, at the Fairview cemetery 3 miles north of here. Rev. Bechtel conducting the funeral services.


The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 1
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*Fairview Cemetery, Maries County

James T. Sullivan (1857-1906)

DIXON

Jas. Sullivan of Newburg, formerly a resident of Dixon and for the past several years Engineer on the Dixon hill, died last week and was buried at Rolla. The funeral was at the Catholic Church, several from here attended. 

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 1
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Sarah J. Howard (1862-1906)

SCHLICHT

Mrs. Ed Howard died Friday night at her residence near here, and was buried Sunday at Bates' graveyard, near Waynesville. The bereaved husband has our sympathy.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 1
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John B. Cornwell (1830-1906)

RICHLAND

DEATH OF JOHN B. CORNWELL

John B. Cornwell died at his home in Richland, Sunday night, January 14. He was born April 25, 1830, near Nashville, Tennessee. Thus he was 75 years, 8 months, and 19 days old at his death. He removed from the place of his birth at the age of 30, going to Kentucky, where he lived until 14 years ago when he came to Laclede county, Missouri. He has lived in and near Richland for the past seven years. He was a shoemaker, working his trade until within a few days of his death. He served in the union army for four years. Thus, one by one, the old veterans are answering the roll call “over there.” He was living with his fifth wife, having buried four others. He had been a member of the Christian church since 1854, and held his membership in the church at Richland when he died. Having lived a faithful Christian life, he died with the hope of the Christian’s reward. Services were held at the home on Monday, conducted by J.R. Blunt, after which his body was lain to rest in the city of the dead, south of town.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

19 January, 1906

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Virgil Hammock (1887-1906)

RICHLAND

Died. At the home of his grandparents, near Fyan post-office on Sunday morning, Virgil Hammock, aged eighteen years of dropsy of the heart. He was a son of William Hammock and his father and mother both have typhoid fever and his mother is not expected to live.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

30 November, 1906

Page 8

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George W. Shaw 1882 - 1906

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.

George W. Shaw was born in the City of Worms on the Rhine, Germany, Aug. 29th 1906 [sic] and died on Democrat Ridge, Nov. 24th 1906, at 11=30 a.m., aged 74 ys, 2 ms, & 25 ds. Burial at Watts Lawn, Nov. 26th 1906, at 2 p.m. Funeral service by Rev. Raynolds & Watts.

29 August, 1882 - 24 November, 1906

Sarah G.(Duncan) Henson 1829-1906

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.

Died at her home near Tribune, Post Office in Pulaski Co., MO, Sept. 26th 1906, Sarah G., wife of Andrew Jackson Henson, aged 76 ys., 10 ms., & 25 days. She was born in Jefferson Co., MO, Oct. 31th 1829 and was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Duncan and was of a family of 11 children, 6 sons, & 5 daughters, all supposed to have passed away. Oct. 19th 1858 she was united in marriage with A.J. Henson at Oak Hill Methodist Church in Jefferson Co., MO, who survives her. One daughter was born unto them, Mary Alice Henson and who died Dec. 16th 1890, aged 26 ys, 4 ms, & 7 days. One grand-son survives, John Andrew Henson, born Sept. _0th 1888. Sister Henson & her twin sister Mary embraced a hope in Christ early in life & joined 1st the M.E. Church & later the Free Baptist Ch. I delivered a memorial discourse at Rolling Heath Ch. house Nov. 25th 1906 at 11 a.m. Text Phil. 1X21.