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(Some surnames appear more than once in the year)
11 Jan 1877 Last Sunday night the telegraph brought sad news of the death of Mr.
Watson, of Hannibal. He was the uncle of Mr. Thomas Robinson, and died
very suddenly. Within the past few months death has made fearful
inroads in the family. Mrs. Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Lyle and his wife
died last Spring. A few days, Mr. Greathouse, the venerable head of
the family died, and now Mr. Watson is also dead.
18 Jan 1877 We regret to announce the sudden death of Clara Sites, eldest daughter
of S.E. Sites. Miss Sites was visiting her grandmother in Pa., where
she had intended to spend the winter. Some two or three weeks ago
she was taken ill with quick consumption, and last Monday morning a
telegram was received announcing her sudden decease.
01 Feb 1877 The wife of William Smith of Huntsville departed this life last
Friday. Mr. Smith is the son of our esteemed townsman, Thomas A.H.
Smith, and was well known in Macon.
Terrible accident (long story) - Sudden and frightful death of
Charles J. Carlin. Mr. Carlin and his eldest boy, Willie, were on
their way home in the evening, having made some purchases in town,
and were crossing the Depot where the 6:00 o'clock freight train stood,
and which was about to start out. They attempted to get up between
the 3rd and 4th cars from the rear, and Mr. Carlin, himself, had
passed through and reached the platform, turned to his boy, reached
out, and said, "Come Willie". At this time the cars were moving
and by some means Charlie Carlin was jerked under the cars. He
was heard to say, "Oh, My____". He was dragged some distance
and killed.
08 Feb 1877 Died Jan. 25th, Ida Belle, infant daughter of John J. and Belle Thompson,
and grandchild of Judge Rowland. Aged 14 years, 4 months, and 16 days.
01 Mar 1877 Obituary - Died at Macon, Missouri, Tuesday, February the 27th 1877,
Cora E. Smothers, age 11 years.
Bevier. Miss Mittie Hudleson, second daughter of F.J. Hudleson, was
buried yesterday. She was 22 years of age.
08 Mar 1877 Obituary - Isham Walker was born in Ky. March 16, 1816. His parents
came to Missouri in 1819. He married Miss Murphey in 1840, and settled
in Macon, Mo. in 1837. He lost his first wife in 1855, and married Miss
Andrews in 1858. He died February 26, 1877.
15 Mar 1877 Obituary - (short) - Died at Macon, Mo., Friday March 9, 1877, at the
residence of Thomas H. Smith, Thomas Kirkpatrick, a veteran of the war of
1812. He was 87 years old. He was born in Fauguar County, Virginia.
22 Mar 1877 The remains of Hon. J.F. Benjamin were buried last Friday at Shelbina.
Several people from Macon attended the funeral. We learn that Mrs.
Benjamin is very ill, and not likely to survive long.
29 Mar 1877 Mrs. Mary, wife of Giles E. Cooke died Sunday. Mrs. Cooke had suffered
for many months with the ravages of cancer. A few days ago the cancer
was removed. She was recovering when other diseases took her life. She
was born in Virginia.
In Memoriam - Mr. Joseph T. Reister, a well known citizen of Macon de-
parted this life on the 22nd inst.
12 Apr 1877 Died - Leona Bell, daughter of Wm. L. and Sarah A. Thompson died
Monday morning at 5 o'clock, April the 2nd, 1877, aged 21 months and
26 days, of laryngitis combined with severe hoping cough. (Long Eulogy).
17 May 1877 In Memoriam - At Moberly, on the 17th inst., Giles F. Cooke of Macon,
departed this life at a ripe old age. Mr. Cooke had been ill for several
weeks, and death to him was release from trouble. His wife died but a
few weeks ago (short story in text).
24 May 1877 The funeral of John Z. Hufman will be preached at Hopewell Church near
his late residence by Rev. Jesse Wilson, on Sabbath, May 27th at 11 A.M.
31 May 1877 Died on the 27th day of May 1877 at 10 minutes past 3:00 in the morning,
Isaac Wellington, infant son of Nettie C. and O.F. Farewell, aged 1 year,
2 Months, and 2 days.
NEWSPAPER NAME CHANGE TO "THE MACON REPUBLICAN"
12 Jul 1877 In Memoriam - Mr. Emery Osgood departed this life on Sat. July 7th. He
had been ill for several months with that dread disease consumption, and
death for him surcease of trouble. He was born in Maine, and had lived
here for several years. We believe he had but one relative, a sister,
in Mo.
19 Jul 1877 A very painful accident occurred in the family of Rev. W. Bell who lives
4 miles north east of town, last Saturday. While Mr. Bell was
harvesting his hay, his daughter, about 12 years of age, was riding
a horse and assisting to draw the hay up into a stack with a rope.
By some means she was thrown and became entangled in the harness.
The horse started on a run, plunging and kicking at the same time,
the little girl was kicked and dragged until not only life was
extinct when she was taken up, but her body was badly mangled.
26 Jul 1877 L.P. Ripley, son of L.P. Ripley Sr. of Ten Mile Township died Monday
last. He was 27 years of age.
The only son of James Mullinix, living near Bloomington, died last
Saturday. He was 6 years of age.
Edward Millet, son of Pat Millet of Macon died of dropsy last Sunday.
Col. Neff, the brother-in-law of F.S. and A.J. Williams died at LeClede
Sunday evening. He had been dangerously ill for a number of months and
His death was not enexpected.
We regret to announce the death of Oscar Collins, who was formerly a
Citizen of Macon, and was highly esteemed by all who became acquainted
with him. For several years he had been suffering from disease of the
lungs. This spring and summer he has spent in Texas hoping to find a
relief in a milder climate. He died last week in Austin, Texas. His
wife was with him and accompanied his remains to Alton, Illinois.
Another very sad and fatal accident occurred last week in the family of
G.W. Darrow, who lives in the southwest part of the county, six miles
south of New Cambria. He had led one of his horses up to the well to
give it a drink of water, and while it was drinking he placed his
daughter, about 12 years of age, on the horse. It turned and ran,
dragging the girl, who had been thrown and entangled in the harness.
She was dashed against the gate post, crushing her head and killing her
almost instantly. Mr. Darrow lost a boy last winter by a run away team.
09 Aug 1877 We regret to learn that the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hartwig died
on Monday.
16 Aug 1877 At the Commercial Hotel, Macon, Mo., August 14th, Matthew Jackson,
aged 73 years, died The deceased was the father of Fred Jackson, who is
in the employ of Wm Saeger. He had been ill for a long time and
gradually declined, until his death.
We regret to learn that the last of Mr. Gellhan's 3 boys died Wednesday
Morning.
We regret to learn of the death of Elihue Trott, an old citizen of Macon
County, who a few years ago lived just east of town. He died last Monday
at his home some 10 miles northeast of Macon. His disease was rheumatic
fever.
30 Aug 1877 In Memoriam - Capt. Michael Malony departed this life August 28,
1877. He was one of our best citizens and had been a resident of
Macon County for many years. He was Capt. of a Wisconsin Company
during the war.
06 Sep 1877 We regret to announce that Alex Lewis died last Saturday night from
effects of his recent wounds. To the public he had seemed to be
getting well, and his death was a surprise to all. His wife is one
of the teachers in our colored schools.
13 Sep 1877 Died at her home, 4 miles south of Macon, after a long and severe
illness, Mrs. J.S. Towner, aged 45 years. She was buried yesterday
p.m. in Chapel Hill Church Cemetery.
John Edsall, sent to the insane asylum from this county, was
discharged as cured on August 31st. This is good news to his family
and friends.
20 Sep 1877 Married: In Victoria, B.C. on the 14th of August by Rt. Rev. Bishop
Cridge at the Parsonage, Mr. T. Dalyell Lindsay, of this City, to
Miss. E.C. Epperson, late of Macon County, MO.
We regret to learn of the severe illness of Mrs. D.G. Saeger, and
trust she may soon be restored to health.
04 Oct 1877 Dr. W. Lowry was arrested last Monday by Messrs. Terrell and Hanley on
the charge of bigamy. He was bailed in $1000 and will be tried at the
November Term.
Bud Little, implicated in the recent horse thefts has fled to parts
unknown. His wife is an invalid and his family are entirely destitute.
Young Jenkins pled guilty of horse stealing, and was sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary.
11 Oct 1877 Died on Saturday, September 7th at seven o'clock A.M. Miss Belle
Ketchaw of Love Lake, Missouri. Departed this life after a brief
illness. Her remains were deposited in Shiloh Cemetery on the 11th
inst. (short story included - eulogy).
Obituary - Died at the residence of Samuel E. Fox, two miles southeast
of Macon, MO., the 6th day of October, 1877, Mrs. Minerva F. Gaunt,
wife of Richard Gaunt, aged 42 years, 11 months, and 16 days. Born in
Boone County, MO. the 20th day of October, 1834, and was married to
Richard Gaunt on the 4th day of December 1856. She left an invalid
husband and four children, two boys and two girls. She was buried
near Cairo, in Randolph County on Monday last. (full obit story in
text).
15 Nov1877 I.O.O.F. Tribute on the 9th of November 1877 for Daniel Morgan. No
dates mentioned.
29 Nov 1877 William Shaw, brother of D.T.W. Shaw departed this life last Saturday and
was buried on Sunday. He had been ill for several months with that dread
disease, consumption. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1854
and had lived in Macon Co. for several years.
13 Dec 1877 We Regret to hear of the death of Mrs. T.J. Perrell, wife of Rev. T.J.
Perrell who was formerly Pastor of the M. E. Church of this place. She
died last Friday evening in Kansas.
We are pained to learn that Mr. Grant Mathews of Wichita, KS. was
accidently killed last Monday while out hunting. His brother, George
was with the hunting party. Mr. Grant Mathews was the brother of
Mrs. R.W. Caswell of this City.
27 Dec 1877 Obituary - Wm. N. Vansickle died December 12, 1877, aged 26 years, 8
months, and 29 days. He leaves a wife and a two year old child.
(Complete Eulogy by L.P. Wooldridge).
1878 NOT TRANSCRIBED
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