The Diary of Wilbert S. Myers

Miami, Saline, MO

1888

This is the Miami home of Isaac Myers and Margaret Ann Whitmore. They moved into this home in September, 1868, with six children: Lina, Newt, Lyt, Bob, Addie, and Lem. Two more children would arrive: Rettie and Wilbert S., who were born in this house. Pictured in this photo are: Mrs. Vanice and Rettie Myers on the back porch. Isaac Myers is in the chair. W. S. Myers and Willie Cresap are in the hammock. This photo was taken June 28, 1898.

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JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

Miss Belle Burns c.1888

AUGUST

September

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

The Two Wibs
Wib Burns, on left, and Wib Myers, right
March 15,1891

DECEMBER

End of 1888

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Related items....found in the scrapbook of W. S. Myers

Obituary of Sallie F.(SIDENSTRICKER) DOSH

Died, at her late home in Silver Springs, FL, on Wednesday, March 14, 1888, after a brief illness, Sallie F., beloved wife of M. Dosh, and daughter of N. K. and L. C. Sidenstricker, of this city. The remains were brought to this city for interment, arriving Sunday morning, March 18.

At 2 o�clock on Sunday afternoon, the remains were taken to the Christian Church where Elder B. F. Hill preached a beautiful and pathetic sermon, after which, they were followed to the Christian Cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, and after appropriate ceremonies at the grave by Elder Hill, was buried by the side of her daughter, Lillian, who had preceded her only a few years.

Mrs. Dosh was born November 3, 1853, and was at the time of her death only in her 35th year. At the early age of 15-years, she became a member of the Christian Church, and had, during the 20-years, lived the life of a consistent and faithful Christian. In 1877 she was married to M. Dosh at this city, where they lived a number of years, and to them three children were born, a daughter who lived to the age of 7-years, and two sons who are left to mourn the loss of a devoted and affectionate mother.

In the fall of 1886, Mr. Dosh went to Florida, in search of a home in the land of flowers, and located at Silver Springs, where he built a home for his family, who joined him in Feb. 1887. Together they worked beautifying and adorning their little home and had but fairly gotten it homelike and comfortable, when death, the grim visitor, came like a thief in the night and robbed the happy household of its greatest treasure, and left it in desolation and despair.

During the time of her stay in Florida, Mrs. Dosh had enjoyed splendid health and had never been sick a day until Friday, March 9th, when she was stricken down and in a few short days she had crossed the river to meet those who had gone before, and to forever live in the true land of flowers. Although in a strange land, and among comparative strangers, they proved to be the kindest and most loving friends in their ministrations during her sufferings.

We extend to the bereaved ones our heartfelt sympathy, and bid them look forward to the happy meeting on the other shore, where all is peace and partings are no more. But what are the feeble words of man to those who are in sorrow and tears? What words of his can for a moment assuage their grief, stop the falling tears or comfort the troubled heart? �Come unto me all ye who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.� (Miami News)

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Obituary of Daniel REDD

Died: At his home in this city, on April 12, 1888, after a long, lingering illness of consumption, Daniel Redd, colored, age 18-years.

During his long sickness, which extended over a period of 4 or 5 months, Dan was a patient sufferer. About 3-weeks prior to his death he professed a hope in Christ and just before he died he said to those around him, �I am going to die, but I am going to heaven. I don�t fear death at all.�

Up to the time of his last sickness, Dan had been employed at this office in the capacity of roller, and he had been faithful and attentive to his duties. He was universally loved by his own race and highly respected by his numerous white friends, who mourn his untimely death.

His remains were followed to the cemetery of The Second Baptist Church, on Friday afternoon, and buried in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. T. W. Gill, of the Methodist Church, performed the last sad rites at the grave. (Miami News)

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Obituary of Margaret PHILLIPS

Died: At her home in this city, on Saturday, December 29, 1888, after a long illness of consumption, Margaret, beloved wife of Pius Phillips, colored, in the 40th year of her age.

On Sunday afternoon, after an appropriate sermon by Rev. Redd, of DeWitt, the remains were followed to the colored Baptist cemetery by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, and consigned to their last resting place.

The deceased was a member of the A. M. E. Church and she died a strong believer in that faith. She was raised by the family of Rev. W. M. Bell of this city, and was well and favorable known by nearly all of our people, both whites and blacks, who mourn her loss.(Miami News)

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Obituary of Mrs. Mary A. PENDLETON

Died: At her home in this city, on Wednesday afternoon, December 12, 1888, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. Mary A. Pendleton, beloved wife of Mr. C. W. Pendleton, in the 55th year of her age.

Mrs. Pendleton had been an invalid for several months, and her death, though sad, was not unexpected. Her maiden name was Mary A. Hicklin, oldest daughter of Mr. W. P. Hicklin. She was born in Edgar County, Illinois, September 4, 1834, and when quite young came with her parents to Saline County.

She was married to Mr. C. W. Pendleton, May 26, 1850. He, and two daughters, Emma, wife of Rev. J. C. Armstrong of Westport, Mo, and Annie, wife of Mr. Frank Robertson, formerly of Carrollton, Mo., and an adopted daughter, Lillie, besides an aged father, three brothers and three sisters are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother, a loving daughter and sister, whilst three dear ones have long been waiting on the �further shore� where they are now joined by their loved parent.

Mrs. Pendleton in her last hours was surrounded by her loved ones who ministered to her every want. In her long sickness, she was a patient sufferer, and when she knew that she could not recover, she was perfectly willing to go and happy at the prospect of going to her heavenly home. She was a member of the Baptist Church and hers was that practical Christianity that proves its fruits by its continued good works.

Her loss will be greatly felt throughout the entire community. She will be sadly missed in the home circle, where she was a loving, affectionate wife, a devoted and dearly-loved mother, and a dutiful and loving daughter. She will be missed by her numerous friends for whom she always had a pleasant word and cheerful smile; she will be missed , oh how much, in the homes of the sick and the suffering, the afflicted and troubled ones, where her presence was so familiar; and in the church of which she was such a zealous and active member. She will be missed as well by the members, as by the stranger to whom she was always so cordial, extending to them a hearty welcome, wishing them to feel as if they were at home �in their Father�s house.� Truly it may be said of her, �None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise.�

The funeral services were held at the family residence, on Thursday afternoon at 3 o�clock, and were conducted by the Rev. Wm. M. Bell, of the Baptist Church, at the conclusion of which, the remains were conveyed to the Baptist Cemetery, whither they were followed by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, the presence of whom they were consigned to their last resting place, there to await the trump on the Resurrection morn.

�Asleep in Jesus! Oh how sweet
To be for such a slumber meet
With hold confidence to sing,
That death has lost its venomed sting.

Asleep in Jesus! Peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremely blest;
No fear, no woe, shall dim the four
That manifests the Savior�s power.� (Miami News)

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Obituary of John P. SCOTT (reported in W. S. Myers Diary as January 5, 1888)

Died: Our community was severely shocked on Thursday night upon hearing that Mr. John P. Scott, one of its highly respected and valued citizens, had died very suddenly, presumably of heart disease.

During the day, Thursday, Mr. Scott was at his Store attending to his business as usual and seemed to be in better spirits than for several weeks past. He remained at the Store until after 5 o�clock, when he went to his home. And after supper, which he ate with his usual relish, he read aloud to his wife for about two hours, and at about 9 o�clock, he and Mrs. Scott prepared to retire. He fixed his fires, wound his clock, and performed the other little duties before retiring, when they went to bed. After lying down they talked a short while when Mrs. Scott noticed a strange sound in Mr. Scott�s throat. She spoke to him, but he did not answer. She reached over and placed her hand on his face and called him again. but still no answer came. She hastily arose from bed and lighted a lamp, and found that Mr. Scott was either dead, or dying. She rushed to the window and tried to raise it, but could not, so she went out on the porch and called for help.

Messrs. James Burns, Henry Mertens, and D. H. Saufley heard her call and came and found that Mr. Scott was dead, he having died without a struggle. Physicians were summoned but it was all over before they were sent for.

The sad intelligence was soon circulated and neighbors and friends flocked to the house of death to render such assistance as they could to Mrs. Scott, who was alone in the house with Mr. Scott when the grim visitor made his appearance. The daughters of the deceased, Mrs. Eva Miller, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Dr. A. S. McDaniel, of Kansas City, were telegraphed for, but owing to the illness of her husband, Mrs. McDaniel could not leave his bedside. Mrs. Miller and her daughters, Eva and Louise, arrived Saturday afternoon.(Miami News)