WILLIAM W. YOUNGER
Former Prosecuting Attorney and Postmaster Dies
William W. Younger was born near Stockton, Mo., December 12, 1861; died Thursday morning, August 6, 1925 at his home west of Stockton. He was the son of James M. Younger one of the early settlers.

Bill Younger, as we all knew him, was a hard worker when able to work. In his youth he worked hard and studied well and took advantage of all was offered in the public schools here at that time. He taught school for a number of years and was regarded as a strong teacher and his services were in demand. During the term of R.N. Cox he served as deputy circuit clerk and recorder and at the same time studied law and was admitted to the bar by Judge Stratton. In 1892 he was elected prosecuting attorney and was re-elected in 1894. During these four years there were some important criminal cases. On leaving the prosecuting attorney's office he formed a partnership with John B. Cole and kept an office here until the Fall of 1897 when he was appointed postmaster in which capacity he served until April 1906. His record for efficiency with the Postal Department was excellent.

In the early nineties he married Miss Arminta Rountree who with their two daughters, Mrs. Leota Fox and Mrs. Cleetis Morgan survive him.

After leaving the post office Mr. Younger devoted his time to farming and stock raising and was very successful until the break of price came in 1920.

Mr. Younger was a man whose roughest side was out. He was loyal to his friends and those who knew him best speak of his loyalty and willingness to assist those needing assistance and his encouragement to those trying to do something for themselves. He worked hard himself and respected other who worked. His health failed a few years ago and although he made a strong fight to recover and sought good medical advice he could not throw off the disease. His days of suffering were made as easy for him as possible by the devoted care of his family.

Besides his wife and two daughters, four sisters, and two brothers survive him. They are Charles Younger of Galena, Kansas, Mrs. Arthur Rutledge and O.N. Younger of Stockton, Mrs. H.D. Miller of Fair Play, Mrs. Janie Butler of Monett and Mrs. Media Nance of Kansas City.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones. (Cedar County Republican, Thursday, 13 August 1925)