M. W. Deatherage was born March 11, 1832, and died April 21, 1905, aged 73 years, 1 month, and 10 days.

He was married October 8, 1853, to Miss Fanny J. Armstrong. To this union were born six children, four of which died in infancy; one at the age of 21, leaving only one son, John C. Deatherage, living near this city where he made his home since the death of his wife, who died some three years ago.

He professed religion at the Bristow Camp Meeting in the year 1848.

The deceased leaves one brother, James, of Chetopia, Kansas, and three sisters, Mrs. Emily Rice of Wert, Ia., Mrs. Lydia Hardman, of Appalonia and Mrs. W. P. Piercy, of this city.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. M. Barton.

Interment was in Rogers Cemetery.