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Funeral arrangements are incom- plete hut probably will be held Bat- urday under direction of the llerman H. tohmeyer Funeral home.
Mr. Velrs came to Springfield from town In 1804 to accept a general agency for the Warder, Bushnell and (ilessner company, manufacturers of taroi implementa. He held this po- i Ation until 1902, at which time the company was consolidated Into the International Harverster company.
Entered Buntnean.
In 1904, Mr. Veirs accepted a sales- : managership for the Frisco Lot and Land company. He operated the real estate business until a few months aco.
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Mr. Veirs #us'a charter member of the Springfield club. the Country club and the Chamber of Commerce. - He also was a member of the Cal- vary Presbyterian church, Knights of Pythias and ex-member of the Royal Arcanum.
Mr. Veirs wu born April 15. 1886, ut Washington. lowa. where he re- mained until 12 years of age. Hle parenta were Mr. and Mrs. Danial Williamson Veire. He completed pub- lic school at Fontanalle, Jows, at the age of 14.
Taught in Jowa. .
He was married to Miss Ella Ophe- lia Scofield July 3, 1878. To this ublon five children were born. four of whom are living.
After teaching in Town schools for several years. Mr. Veirs accepted a position with the D. N. Dunlap Ile- motor company. Shortly after being employed by this concern, he was dren the general management of their new plant in Coes county. He Ister wu appointed town lot agent tor the o. 1. . Q. saftroad company. Later be conred in the hardware and farm Implement buelnem, X. conducted this business until 1003. Me then beostse associated with the Deering Harvester company. Hu Dert position vas with Warder. Bushnell & OlessDer company.
Mr.' Vairs is survived by his wife, INO BOD4. 8. C. L. Valm of Miami, Okla., and Dan B. Veirs of this city: two daughters, Mrs. Charles P. De- Brunner and Mrs. George H. Pipkin. of Kansas City: and by three broth- ars. J. P. Veirs and R. L. Vaira of Kansas City, and E. D. Veire of Iowa; by two sisters, Mrs. Kate Lowte of Des Molams and Mrs. I. E. Warren of Los Angeles, Calif.
FARMER SHOT DEFYING PAIR AT HIS HOME
Robbers' Shotgun Shattered Arm as He Foiled Rob- bery Attempt.
NAMES HIS ASSAILANTS
Camden County Man Makes Statement to Family Before Death.
Jamen Webster. 50, wealthy Cam- den county farmer. died at 4.45 e. m. today in the St. John's hospital. Blood poisoning resulting from a gun- shot wound ten days ago caused his death.
Mr. Webster was shot in the lets Farm et his home near Hahatonka by itwo bandite the night of January 24. The man's arm was shattered br amall shotgun pellata. Blood. polach-" Ing developed.
Mr. Webster was attracted to his. front door by a map. Members of hts family had retired for the night, HA ww greeted by two atrang, opened the door. One had gun. the other a revolver.
Falla to Floor.
"Give us ' your money, And 'ToM' besttate," the strangers dewygody ?: Webster dropped to the Mer wod at the same time warzyed Mond of his family to turn out the Menta .: The bandit with the shotgun tired at. Webster. The charge struch htm In the left arm, above the elboy ..
At the approves of other member's of the family, the bandite fled. Sber- Uff Sam Puson of Linn Creek orgin- Løed # posse.
Mr. Wębeter .vart pkmn to Lebanon .. In an automobile and placed on a ten Frito pisemte train. Ho tta to-" cetred at the Bt. John's hospital and
Funeral Mrvices Mu'-be 'bild .. Hahatonka, near Lebanon, tomorrow . afternoon. Burla! will be tif' Chuog.' cemetery under direction of the. tter: man H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Me to survived by at wth, apa' nine brothers. Dave. Ace. Tom, 'Jobut'; Pat, Jew. Joe, Alvin, Milton, and . deter, Mra. Fannie McOutro, - all "ok Hahatonka. Mr. Webster had rodded In Camden county all his life. ..
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SERVICES FRIDAY AT MOSQUE FOR DOCTOR
Funeral services for Dr. Charles E. Pierce, $8, formerly of Republic, Mo .. Who died at . Vanderbilt hospital In Nashville, Tean.+: Tuesday morning from influenza, will be.beld at 1:40 p. m. Friday at the Shrine Mosque. Rev. C. H. Britta will officiate. Burlet will be in Hhsetwood cemetery under direction of the Thurman Undertak - ing company of Republic.
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-- Dr. Pierce was actively engaged In the medical profession at Republic until four years ago. Since that time he had been engaged in State Hos- pital work. He was a member of the Southwest District Medical society; the American Medical Association: the State Medical society, and the Greene County Medical association. He also was a member of the Cbrie- tlon church and the Masonic lodge. He was a member of the Scottish Rite at Joplin and the Abou Ben | Adbem Shrine of Springfield.
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1 Dr. Pierce la survived by his wife. Mrs. Jennie Pierce; his mother. Mrs. Margaret Ann Plerce of Ozark: a sia- ter. M.I. Tela Willlams of Ozark, and a brother. J. W. Pierce of Marionville; by two nephews and two nieces.
SERVICES FARIDIVAFOOR
Funeral services for the Fertigte they
Heart.Catholic church of Springfield: who died "yesterday . morning in the! BL. John's Irospital will be held at 10 a. m. Friday.
Bervires will be conducted at the Barre Heart church Burial will be !
mother of Falles O'Neal who died Att & JONES AND The Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral home will be In chATRO
Offirera of the miss will be the Rev. Futher Thonins Brady, celebrant: the Rev. Father Edward Fitzgerald, deacon of nimes: the Rev. Father D. J. O'Durroll, aub descon, and the! Rev Father James Moffatt, master of serenouer. The Right Rev. John J. Hogan. vicar general of the Kansas City diocese. will preach the aermon.
Father O'Neill was one of the oldest priests in the Kanman City discene. He was born In Ireland in 1848 but har spent most of his life in this ; county. He wes pioneer priest of this section and built several : churches. He had been in charge of the Aurora church 10 yrarr.
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 3, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 10: William Norris Viers died .**
Dr. Charles E. Pierce died .** Father Francis F. O'Neill died .**
Genevieve Page Smith sues to divorce Edward C. Smith. They were married November 7, 1916.
VEN. VEIRS DIES IN HIS HOME
Veteran Citizen Expires After Long -Miness; Active in Business World
: Willam Norris Viera, 72. pronil- ment Springfield real estate dealer. died at his home. 900 Sonth Jeffer- son avenue. yesterday morning. Velra had been a realdent of Springfield 13 years. He had been to falling health for the past several months.
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Mr Veira was born in "Washing- ton, Inwa, April 15. 1856. He taught ochosi for a lime In Iowa and then tho the general manager of the .N. Dunlay Elevator ". company plant in Caas county. He also was for several years in the hardware and farm Implement business.
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Mr. Veirs came to this city front lowa In 1894 and was in charge of the general agency for the Warder. Bushnell and Glessner company. manufacturers of farm Implements. He held that position until the :company wan consolidated with the International Harvester company in IS82, Two years later he became salesmanager for the Frisco Lot and. Land company. From that the until a few months ago he continued in the real estate huBi-
Mr. Veira is survived by his wife. fre dona. F. C. I. Veira of Miami. Okta,, and Dan S. Veira of this city ; daughters. Mra. Charles F. De- power and Mrs. George H. Pipkin. Masas City: and by three broth- .P. Veirs and R. L. Veirs of : City, and E. D. Veirs of Siby two sisters, Mra. Kate of Des Moines and Mrs. E. ratren of Los Angeles, Callf.
års was a charter member ch Springfield club, the Country tthe Chamber of Commerce. - was a member of the Calvary [Presbyterian church, and Knighta po Pythias
Funeral Arrangements are nend- ny with the Herman H. Lohmeyer theral home
.. DR. CHARLES E. PIERCE Funeral services for Dr. Charles R. Pieroe. 58. formerly of Republic. Who died at Vanderbilt hospital Nashville, Tenn., will be held to- day st 1:40 p. m. in the Shrine pisogte . The Reverend C. H. "Bries will officiate. Burial will .be in the Hatelwood cemetery. under the direction of the Thurman Un- Rocking company of Republlc.
FATHER F. P. O'NEILL Funeral Services for the Reverend Father Printts F. O'Nein, so, pioneer Cadiothe priest, will be held 'this maraing at 11 o'clock in the Bacred Wort cfrurob. Father O'Neill was Sopoder of the Sacred Heart church And at the time of his death was in charge of the Catholic church at Aurora
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 1: Mrs. Charles Ferguson died .**
Page 2: Paul Green was adopted and became Charles Junior Traylor .**
Page 12: F. S. Puckett is here .*
The public administrator was appointed to administer the part of the estate of William L. Parker of Texas which is in Greene county.
Page 18: Dr. Charles E. Pierce died .** William N. Veirs died .** Father Francis F. O'Neill died .**
Mrs. Amanda J. Smalley died .**
Horace P. Owen died .**
Ernest Walter Stubblefield died .**
Daughter born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brown of 521 South Grant avenue. Page 20: Card of thanks .**
GASSED WORLD WAR VET DIES
Ernest Walter Stubblefield. Succumbs After Long Illness.
Ernest Walter Stubblefield. 35 years old. World war veteran, died This morning at the home of his par- et.ta. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stubble- · field, 317 West Division street. fol- lowing sh illness of several years.
Mr Stubblefield was gassed while fighting in France during the World war. He had been In ill health since that time. He had been a pa- Went in several government hospitals in this country and .drew .compense. tion from the government. He served 18 montbe ts FreDeL
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Puperei services v !! '1 be held at 10 a. m. Bunday at the Starne mortuary. with Rev. H. A. Wood officiating. Bu:tal .will be in East Lawn ceme- .
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M- Stubblefield is survived by his pare :.:.. three sisters. Mrs. Ethel Dicker, of the home address: Mra. C W. H.11. n. Haynesville. La. and Mrs. Grover W. Lampe. 960 South Clay. aresur: by four brott.era. Edgar C .. a.d Deoras E. Stubblefield of Kan- -
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MRS. CHARLES FERGUSON IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
. Ida Ferguson. 40. / WST.
That company here. died at 12:50 p. m. today in St. John's hospital. .
Uittion, prominent'in Procter; "circles bere, had . resided in Spring- .field for 17 years. She came . bere from Peirce City, Mo., where she was . reared. She was a member of the Hopewell club and the Kurian. co- ciety .. "of South Avenue Christian church. : Bhe resided #$ 1717. South . National avenue. .
Funeral arrangements . are Incom- pi .. r.
Are Ferguson is survived by her bustatid. her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Ho+ ry G Eckeri: by @ brother. Al G. 'Peber !: a sister, Mrs. J. F. Bawyer, all
SWITCHMAN ASKS TO ADOPT TWO-YEAR-OLD
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known, will become Charles Juntos Adoption' na in. thế duit court is sustained by Judge Guy D. Kirby.
Charles O. and Martha Traylor; with Whom the little boy has been'living for some time. yesterday filed tha peution. Traylor Is a switchman for the Frisco railroad, and he and bis fife reside at 876 South Douglas. " In their petition they etato that they plan to give the child at least high school education.
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MIERCE FUNERAL.
Funeral services were held at 1:40 p. m. today at the Shrine Mosque for Dr. Charles Z. Pierce, 58, formerly of Republic, wbo die : at Vanderbilt bos- pital at ' Nashville. Tenn., Tuesday. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery un- der direction of the Thurman Un- dertaking company of Republic.
VZIRS FUNERAL'
" Funeral . services for William N. Vetri, 72. prominent real estate dealer bere, who died yesterday morning. will be beid at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow at the bome. 900 South Jefferson avenue. Burial will be In Maple Park cemetery under direction of the Her- man H, Lohmeyer Funeral home.
FATHER O'NEILL.
Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. "today at Sacred Heart Catholic rburch for the Rev. Father Francie F. O'Nelll, 80. ploneer Catholic priest. Father ONeill was founder of the Sacred Heart' church and at the time of his death was In charge of the Catholic church at Aurora.
. BODY FORWARDED HERE. The body of Horses P. Owen, broth- er of Sheriff Alfred Owen, Will arrive ta Springfield Sunday morning for Varial. Deflatte funeral ' arrange- ments will not be made until that time. Mr. Owen died at his home In Prescott, Artzona, ' Sunday. He is survived by his widow.
MRS. A. J. SMALLEY.
Mrs. Amanda J. Smalley, 67, died bor boup at. 1701 South . Kim-
Loras cemetery." Funeral services will bald Monday afternoon.
MIL'Omalley & currived by one 800,' R. Y .. Omalley, and two daugh- tera, 'Mri. Dona Bryant and Miss Christine Smalley, all of Springfield. MA. Smalley has been a resident of Springfield since 1918.
F. S. PUCKETT HERE FROM'SAN ANTONIO
.P. S Puckett of San Antonio, Tex .. arrived In Springfield last night. He wilf apend a few days visiting with his wife who has been 'realding et 360 East Elin street since the death of her grandmother, Mm. Mary E. Tompkins.
According to the terme of the will Ih: buit of the estate, valued at ap- proximately $100,000, was bequesthed to Clay Tompkins Puckett and Mary. Puakelt, children of Mr. end Mrs. Puckett.
1- GARDS OF THANKS.
We wish to thank our many friends their tindnew and help, their beautiful floral offerings, dutiti sickness eod desth of our moltet. MRA. TINNIE DAILEY. MRS. APFIE YARBOUOH AND FAMILIES
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 4, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .** Miss Mary Helphenstine died. Evans Smith and Mrs. Lucinda Jones were married.' Page 3: Mrs. Amanda J. Smalley died .** William N. Veirs died .** {His tombstone spells it Viers.] Mrs. Ida A. Ferguson died .**
Page 10: Bruce Stokes sues to divorce Leah Stokes. They were married February 7, 1924.
MARRIAGE LICENSES James M. Armstrong, 69. and Mrs. agglo Hilton, 62. both of Spring- ald: Shelley E. Johnson, 28, and ora Berry. 34, both of Springfield.
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WILLIAM N. VEIRS
Funeral services for WiHam N. Veirs. 73. will be held this after- noon at.2:30 o'clock at the home, 900 South Jefferson avenue. Burial will be In Maple Park cemetery under the direction of the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral home.
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WOMAN IS FOUND DEAD IN :GREENFIELD HOME
Special to The Newa
GREENFIELD. Mo .. Feb. 3 .- Mias Mary Helphenstine, about 60 years old, was found dead in bed at her home here. The prosecuting attor- ney and coroner were called and after examining the body decided that Miss Helphenstine had died of natural causes
Miss Helphenstine. who lived alone at her home, was last seen Wednesday night when abe at- tended prayer meeting at the Pres- byterlan church. She was promi- nent in church. circles of Green- neld.
"Very bapply married" are these newlyweds, Ev ana Smith, 12, and his ti-year-old .beide, { formerty Mrs. Lucinda Jomme af Grove Springs, Meeting recently for the fhet tiene in more than; to fyrt, theyi well immediately to the court house, obtained a mast lage license and were intended a few hours bote
. hool inerus, they had been corresponding for the last year. They now have a small home on Eagle street here neur ths home of Mr. Smith's daughter. Both ar e fond of their pipes, aod neither see any harm Mra. Braith myking-or any woman smoking, for that matter.
MRS. A.J. SMALLEY DIES AT HER HOME
›Body Will Be Taken to Mans- field"for Funeral Services On Sunday Afternoon 1
Mrs. Amanda J. Smalley, 67, died at her home, 1700 South Kim- brough avenue, yesterday morn- ing. Mrs. Smalley was the mother of R. F. Smalley, president of the Ozarks Central Poultry association. Bbe also is survived by two dangh- ters, Mrs. Dona V. Bryant and Miss Christine Smalley, of Springfield. Mrs. Smalley has lived In this city the past ten years. The body will be taken to Mansfield, Mo., Sun- day, where burial will be in the Mount Mariah cemetery. Funeral forviced, will be held there at 2:30 o'clock. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alma Loìmey - er Funeral home.
IDA A. FERGUSON
Mrs. Ida A. Ferguson, 40, wife of Charles A. Ferguson, vice president and treasurer of the State Savinge Trust company. died yesterday aft- ernoon in & Springfield hospital. Mrs. Ferguson prominent In social and club activities here and was widely known. She came to Springfield 17 years ago from Peirce City, where she was reared. Her home was at Sunshine drive and National avenue. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Hopewell club and the Kurian eoclety of the South Avenue Christian church. She le survived by her husband, her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Eckert of 1307 East Walnut street; one brother, AI G. Eckert: and one mis- ter, Mrs. J. F. Sawyer, both of Springfield. Funeral arrangements are pending with the' Alma Loh- meyer Funeral home.
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SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4, 1928 -- LEADER .
Page 1: Mrs. Elizabeth Berry will celebrate her 85th birthday on Monday. She was Elizabeth Katherine McCurdy and was born on a farm near Springfield. On December 18, 1861, she married James A. Berry, who came to Greene county from Tennessee at age 11. Her father was Thomas McCurdy who fought in the Civil War as did her husband who was in the same company as her father. Mr. and Mrs. Berry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before he died. They had fourteen children of whom six are living: J. Blaine Berry, J. L. Berry, G. F. Berry, Mrs. L. F. Patterson, and Mrs. W. C. Cornell, all of Springfield, and R. P. Berry of Kansas. [This is a long article.]
Page 3: Marriage license: Shelley E. Johnson, 38, and Cora Berry, 34, both of Springfield.
Marriage license: James M. Armstrong, 69, and Maggie Hilton, 62, both of Springfield.
Bruce Stokes sues to divorce Leah Stokes. They were married February 7, 1924. They have three small children.
Page 8: Daughter born February 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Chapman of Englenook apartments.
The probate court docket for February is published.
Page 12: Mrs. Amanda J. Smalley died .** William N. Veirs died .* Mrs. Ida A. Ferguson died .** Ernest W. Stubblefield died .** R. S. Long died .* Mrs. Neva M. Wright died .**
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SMALL.E.Y FUNERAL ..
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at Marshfield. Mo :. for Min. Amanda J Snimlley. 67. who died at her home. 1700 South Kimbrough avenue, yesterday morning. The body will be taken to Marshfield Sunday for funeral services and burial under direction of 'the Alma Lohmeyer Fu- neral home. M. Smalley was the mother of R F. Smalley prealdent of the Crack Central Poultry Associa- tion. She also in survived by two daughters. Mr. Thorn V Bryant and , Misa Christine Bmalley of Springfield. Mra Smalley had lived In this city for the past ten years.
VEIRS FUNERAL.
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Funeral services for William N. Veirs. 72. were held at 2:30 p. m. to- day at the home, 900 South Jefferson avenue. Burial was in Maple Park cemetery under direction of the Her- man H. Lohmeyer Funeral home.
FERGUSON FINERAL.
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STUBBLEFIELD FUNERAL~ sich atrices for Ernest Wistut blefield, 28, World war veteran, who died yesterday morning at the hatne of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stubblefield. 317 West Division street, will be held nº 10 a. m. Sunday at the Starne morluty. A military fu- neral will be held. Rev. H. A. Wood. pastor of 'the Campbell Avenue Me- thoutat church, will officiale. Burial will be in Cast Lawn cemetery. Mr. Stubblefield was passed while light- ing In France. He served 13 months overseas.
R. S. LONG.
Funeral services for R. S. Long. 76. retired farmer who lived near Green- : [leld, who died at 10:20 o'clock last ulgh !. at the home of a rentive. t'ha:irs Orr. 524 West Walnut street. following a long Illness. will be held a. 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Greenfield Christian church Burial a:" he three He is stillved by fils wife five sonts. Charles Long of Ar- koe. Mo. William Lone and John R. Tone of Greenfield: Harry Long of Tulsa, Okla . and Ray Loug of Lock- wood. and four daughters M:6. Etta Ezerman of Everton. Mrs. Alice John- son of Strafford. Mrs. Lou Johnson of fxckword. and Mrs. Mary Johnson of Kingston, Wash.
: Wright, 1932 North Douglas Av :.*** rtied early this morning in a :eral hospital following a brief 111- :es. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m: Sunday a: the Klingner Punera! (napel with burial in Green- lawn cemetery Mrs Wright la Bur- vived by her husband a alster. Bien W. C Rugh. of Spring !!! and a brother. W 11 Meredith, of Victoria. : Brillan Columbia .
SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 5, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 5A: Mrs. Neva M. Wright died .** Mrs. Ida A. Ferguson died .**
Page 1B: James M. Armstrong and Maggie Hilton were granted a marriage license .*
Page 6B: There is a poem in memory of James S. Bristow .**
Page 2C: Miss Dorothy Rhodes and Mr. Harry Worman are engaged to marry .**
Page 3C: Miss Rose Elizabeth Marthaler and Mr. Clyde Patterson Wells were married .**
Page 7C: Daughter born January 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Glasscock of Miller. Mrs. John Short died .** W. A. Boucher died.
Mrs. Robert Clinkingbeard of Ava died February 1 and was buried in the Ava cemetery.
Page 8C: There is a long article about Rev. William R. Russell who has been pastor of First Presbyterian church in Everton for 36 years. .. Announcement is made by Mr. W. B. Rhodes of the engagement of his daughter. Dorothy. (above), to Mr. Harry Worman. The marriage Lo expected to be an event of the early spring."
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Mra. John Bhort died at the home of her daughter. Mra. O. G. Don- Lary. 400 Sixth street, Wednesday morning. . Funeral services ware held at Peirce City and Interment in Peirce City cemetery.
DEATHS
MRS. NEVA M. WRIGHT Kru Nova M. Wright. A. wife of Q. T. Wright, . 1983 North Douglas avenue, died yesterday morning in a Springfield hospital following a brief illness, Funeral services will be beld this after- noon at 2:30 o'clock in the Kling- ner Funeral chapel. Burlal will b? In Greenlawn cemetery, Mra. Wright le survived by her husband, a dis. ter, Mra. W. C. Rugh, of Spring- Deld, and a brother, W. H. Mere- dith, of Victoria, British Columbia.
. MRS. IDA A. FERGUSON* Funeral services for Mre. Ida A. Ferguson, wife of Charles A. Fer- ruson, who died Friday In a Springfield .bospital will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral chap- ol. Burial will be in Hazelwood wertery.
Miss Marthaler Weds Clyde Wells
Mra. B. J. Martbaler, of Emporia. Kans, announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Rose Elizabeth Marthaler, to Mr. Clyde Patterson Wella son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wolle, At Cherry street. The wed- ding occured last Thursday. Mr. and Mr. Web will make the? home ta Springenold. . .
"MEMORIAL"
In loving memory of James S. Brie who passed away February 1, 1127. Bomcone we love is abest from our bomse today. A rodos to love we hear no more: Stilled are the kindly loving hands, that Smoothed our care aWay.
The dear companion and Dad that we adoro, Although he is gone forever 'from aight He will dwell in our hearts is the future
And his life and Kesh will always be brought In our memory of him through the years.
And as Jown life's pethway we maat ro, The Influence given by him ta his Life Wil loed us as a straight clow
To the end, when we shall fortes att strife MRS. JAMES A. BRISTOW. MR. and MRS. K. H. BRISTOW. MR. and MRS. W. C. YOUNO. MISS DOROTHY YOUNG, MISS GERA YOUNO.
Man 69, Woman 62 Apply for License At McKee's Office
THEY were well advanced In years, the two who entered the office of Jack W. Mckee. reminder of deads. yesterday. "Is the recorder here?" in- quired the man, glancing about somewhat uncertainly.
"If he's afraid to any . It. I'll tell you." the woman spoke up. "We.want a marriage license." The man gave his name as James M. Armstrong, 69 years old, of 630 Souter street, and the bride, Nagr ... Hilton. 63 years old. gave her address as cod College street.
SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 5, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 1: James W. Armstrong and Mrs. Maggie Hilton were married .**
Page 2: Wilchie Higgs died .**
Page 4: There is a long article about J. G. Taylor, 64, who is retiring from the Frisco.
Page 5: Marriage license: James P. Brust, 35, and Mary L. Wise, 38, both of Springfield.
Marriage license: Rymond L. Kennemer, 21, and Louise M. Turner, 21, both of Springfield.
Page 12: Mrs. Amanda J. Smalley died .** Mrs. Ida A. Ferguson died .** Ernest W. Stubblefield died .** R. S. Long died .** Mrs. Neva M. Wright died .** Horace P. Owen died .** William S. Newberry died .** Lorena May Davis died .**
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Page 16: Daughter born January 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jamison of Niangua. A daughter Bertha Evaline Rader was born January 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Rader of Niangua.
Earl Blankenship died .**
Miss Audra Endicott and Murray Ayers of Springfield were married last Saturday. Son born January 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Pearce of Billings.
Page 20: There is a long article about the history of North Springfield.
Page 22: There is an article about the Springfield Planing Mill .**
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