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VETERAN PRAISED . BY GRANT DIES AT 93
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Funeral services for David W. Batchelder, 93. Civil war veteran, who died yesterday morning after a short Ilineen at his home. 866 North Na- tional avenue, will be held at 2 o'clock .p. r.m. Wednesday at the Klingner Funeral home. Burial will be in the National cemetery.
Mr. Betchelder served In the Six- teenth Jilinfile Infantry during the Civil war and won fame at the battle of Shiloh For bravery et this battle General Grant highly commended the officer. then a lieutenant.
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Mr. Batchelder la eurvived by two cone. C. W. of Springfield: H. D of Carthage: 'and by five daughters. Mrs. Ella Fetzer. Philadelphia: Mrs. Mary Smith Mrs. Maggie Collina, Mrs. Anna Berry and Mrs. Jante Barnes of Epringfield: and a stepson, Edward Grace of Springfield.
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CARDS DF THANKS.
MEANARD-We wish to extend our ap- preciation to our friends and neighbora for their kindness and armpathy shown. 'is during the Illness and death of ove beloved son, brother and nephew, alan Irt the beautiful floral offericav. also thank the Herman Lohmeyer Puner- al home and Reverend Waat
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Mrs. Emma Meanerd 'mottar' and. family. Mea. George URtan and family Mr. Dalidzer and lamits. H It Mvera and familly. P At Mvers and family
- TODD .. We wish to thank nur friends ar:d neighbors, especially Rev. Moody And ! mite for their sind expression of arm- paths in the death of our heloved alster. Alsu for the beautiful floral offerings Mr. and Mrs J M Stea'i.er,
DEATHS
MRS. AMANDA PATTERSON.
Funeral services for Mra. Amanda Petterson, who died Sunday at her home, Route 2. Springfield, were held at 2 p. m. today at Boulevard Baptist church. Burial wie In Hazelwood cemetery under direction of the Klingner Funeral home.
MRS. PAMELA HOGG. Funeral services for Mrs. Pamela Rogz. who died early yesterday morn- ing at her home. 452 Cherry street, were held at 3:30 p. m. today at the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home. The Rev. Juhi: T Bacon and the Ret. Os- car Lee Black officletect. Burlel Was in Maple Park cemetery.
MIKS. CARRIE BRAND. Fuuersi services for Mrs. Carrie Brand. 63. who died in Springfield Sunday night, were held et Mountain Orore et 2:30 p. m. today. Burial wu In Mountain Grove uuder direction of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home.
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FRED BERNET.
Funeral rervices for Fred Bernet, 72. who died Sunday at his home. 612 W'rat Division street, were held at 3.30 ! p. m. today at the home. Burlel was , in Oreenlawn cemetery uncer direc- -
tion of the Klingner Funeral home.
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MRA. LOL' A. HERRY.
- Funeral services will be held at &t. : Clar. Mo., Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Lou A. Berry, of 1002 North Rob- berson avenue. who died Monday morning at the home of a brother, J H. Murphy of Oklahoma City Mrs Berry had resided In Springfield 40 years. She was visiting with her brother when death came. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Bhrine and the First Congre. rational - church. " She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Duffy. Stockton, Ill., and Mra. E. M. Hul of St. Louis: A soD. J. H. Berry of Okla- homa City: by two brothers, J. H. Murphy of Oklahoma City, and Mr Murphy of St. Clair, Mo., and by . daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bylvia Berry of Springfield ..
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CHARLES TOWARD.
-- The body of Charles Toward. 75 who died at his home in Chanute .: Kan . yesterday afternoon, will be for- 1 warded Here for burta :. Funera; AT- : A.gemen's are incomplete but they will be in charge of the Starne mor -. tuary zih burtal in Maple Park cein- wor3. He is auf: lied by three sisters. Mrs Joe Araswell. 859 North Weaver avenue: Mrs. W. H. Montgomery .. Chanute. Kan., and Mrs. C. N Chef- ; fin, 1424 West Phelps atreet.
JUOD FRBENTRI TH.
. Funeral arrangements are Ir.com- . picte for Jacob Erbentruth. 70, a rea- , Ident of Greene county 45 years, who ' died at his home, 911 Thomen street. at 10 30 o'clock last night. Burtal | will be in Hamelwood cemetery under
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daughters. Mr. C. P. Latinon, Gore- ville. I11 : Mra. Lillian Groomes, Kan- BAJ City: Mrs. Elmer Allhands and Mira Lealle Painter, and a con. Har- Herr al of the liome address
HRS. IL. r. WRIGHT.
wwwDeld - from Episcopal church's tardi's tutti
xtrti who died Saturday at the hrme of0 her son, Donald Wright, In Ykittiekrk, Ma - Mr. Wright's hus- band!"who died several years ago, WAS Apalstant postmaster at Lebanon for . many years.
. MRS. SARAH J. WEST.
SA: al: J West 83. mother of J. C. ! Luther and Elmer Wrat of Spring- i field. died this morning at her home . at Nixa, Mo Besides the three sons who live There, 'she is survived by eight other i
children. " they being Lillie Stiffler, Kansas City: Charles A. West, Hous- ton, .Tex .: . Cynthia Johnson. Arme, Kan .; Liston Weet, St. Joseph, Mo .; I. E. West, MoAllister. Okla .; Bird Rice, NIxa, Mo .; Nettle Rice, Wasco. Ore .; and Ines Jessce, Joplin.
Funeral services will be held at the Payne cemetery. Thursday afternoon at J o'clock.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Edward N. Boner was killed .**
The will of Rebecca J. Van Hosen was filed for probate .** T. J. Walker died .*
Chris J. Christensen committed suicide .**
Page 5: Miss Pearl Grace and Mr. Brady O. Chandler were married .*
Page 6: Rev. Daniel L. Healy died .** Page 12: Mrs. Sarah J. West died .** Mrs. Lou A. Berry died .** Jacob Erbentruth died .**
Taylor Houston Hunt died .** David W. Batchelder died .**
Page 15: Card of thanks.
Page 16: William J. Coonis sues to divorce Sadie A. Coonis. They were married October 24, 1901.
Fred W. Schweidtke was appointed executor of the will of Sarah Ann Bentle.
Wealthy Hermit Leaps To His Death in River
LEBANON. Mo. April 10 .- La- rleite county's man of mystery nha vesterdas committed suicide by leaping from Dry Knob bridge Into
the Owner fork of Gasconado st., remained . a. man of myie although the body was Identified as that of Chris J. Christensen, 65- year-old hermit, who lived in a cabin 16 miles oust of Lebanon More than 100 persons Sheriff Allen and alds pull the body out of the water at 9:30 o'clock this morning 16 1-3 hours after he as seen to leap from the bridge + -
UNDOUBTEDLY WEALTHY
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Christensen, who lind lived a . recluse in his tiasconade cabin for rany years, minde certain that he would not be able to change his mind after unce Immping Into the antft river water & henty rock had been tied under the bib of his oreralla. Sheriff Ailen also found a watch and sisono in bile packers.
1 After Identifying the body, Sher- tff Allen wert to Christensen's cabin where he found several walcher Ino hank looks one showing deposite .mounting to 1837 In an lowa bank and another flat- the deposits of 8550 in a Lebanon hank
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LEAVES SEALED WILL
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Christensen also jeft a note the table of his cabin, directing the
sheriff to notify Job Grosbob of his death. His will In a sealed on- retope, was not opened.
Sheriff Allen sent a message to Grosbob and a short time later re- ceived an answer signed Chris J. Christensen, leading the officer to believe that Christensen had a son. The answer came from l'etersburg. Illinois.
The body was taken to Lebanon where it will be held until relatives arrive.
Chandler-Grace Wedding Held
Miss Pearl Grace, daughter of Mn and Mra. J. H. Graco, Fairfield, Icwo, was married Sunday morn- Irg to Mr. Brady O. Chandler at an "kunclive home wedding, the cere- fon'se being conducted by the merend J. T. Racon before an Im- varied altar of pink roses and IT.S.
A pink and white color scheme married out in the decoration the wedding breakfast table. A white wedding cake ocoupled the Henter of the table. Those pres- the breakfast were Mr. and . C. Chandler. Dr. and Mrg. 1. To Dacon, Mrs. Cowell. Minses Bead Powell, Mabel A. Rathbone. Mark Witherspoon. Mecars. Bartkeit end Brady n. er. Jr.
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T. J. WALKERDIES AT HIS HOME HERE AFTER OPERATION
Former, Member of Teachers College Faculty Expires After, Leg Removed in Effort To Save Life
FRIENDS BLAME WORRY AFTER DISMISSAL HERE
Protest Voiced When He Was Relieved From Post, Later Becoming Inspector of Rural Education ;
PROFESSOR T. J. WALKER, S4. prominent educator of South. west Missouri, died at a Spring. Cela hospital lagt, night, following thrro weeky Ff ness. He returned: from Jeffernot City to bia bom here. 157 South Kingshighway three weeks ago His left leg was. amputated in Effort to maro b
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We wish to extend our appreciation to car friends and neighbors for their kind- storm of protest frem bandrede of schoolmen and friends in the die. triet.
Within a few days, he was made director of rural Inspection of the state department of education, but worry over his dismissal from the college here la declared by bis friends to bave Impaired bis health and shortened his life.
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Mr. Walker was born January 18. 1874. at Lebanon. Tenn. During hia
boyhood, he lived for brief periods at Mount Vernon, IU., and inter in Texas, beore moving with his fam. lly to Hartville, Mo., where be Hired until grown. ¡ He was edu- cated in the rural schools of Wright county. the Hartville. High school. S. T. C., and Peabody college, at Nashville. Tenn.
He was graduated from the Hart. ville High school with highest hon. ora, in the same class with Cleve land A. Newton and James M. Wood. now president of Stevens college.
lie began teachingjin the rural schools of Wright county: taught for a time in the Hartville High school; and Liter was' superintend- ent of schools at Norwood, Mo .. county school commissioner of Wright county, and superintendent of schools at Seymour. Mo., and Morris, Uklı. .
HERE MANY YEARS
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He came to Springfield as teach- er of history in the old Springfield Normal school, and when the Nor- mal school becunie the State Teachers college in 1918 he was made professor of rural education.
He is survived by his wife, Mra. Ellen L. Shields Walker, whom he married in 1897: one con. Edward F. Walker.' now with the MacMillan Book company; a brother, the Rev- erend G. M. Walker of Mountain Grove. No, and a sister, Aire. John Scarborough of Norwood, Mo.
Mr. Walker had been a member of the First Baptist church aince coming to Springfield, and was also a member of the University club. here, and of the Modern Woodmen of the World.
Funeral arrangements are incom- plete as yet. The body is in the care of Herman Lohmeyer.
3- CARDS OF THANKS
CARD OF THANKS
diri ud mrstider. Also for the beautiful floral offertaga. We expectNy
Noustitul porvlees, the Crescent Chapter. MR. CLAY LITTLETON UM FAMILY. HRL LEE HERIFORD IN FAMILY. MR. ALFRED .LITTLETON. MR. JEROME LITTLETON.
MIRS PRISCILLA LITTLETON. MLS. A. W. EMERY And FAMILY.
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FARMER FATALLY WOUNDED IN ROW OVER POKER HAND
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KNIFE wounds, Inflicted by 's Ufe long friend following a dia- puto over $1 of poker winnings. rM. terday resulted in the death of Fd- ward N. Boner. 41 widely - known farmer of Flippin. Ark .. in a Spring- Nleid hospital
ARGUE OVER HANDS
Will Woods, 45. neighbor of Bon- er for more than 20 years, is being held at the county jall at Yellvlile. county seat of Marion county. charged with his murder.
The men were playing cards In the rear of a grocery store on March 18 at Flippin. Two dollars tras in the pot. One drew a flush and the other a straight. A.i argu- ment arose over which had the highest cards.
Woods, who was sitting across the table from Boner. struck his friend. Woods is said to have drawn his knife and cut Boner sev- eral times across the face, arnie and cheet.
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Boner was taken to hla home where medical care was given, but a week later infection set Ir. and he brought Springilek. died of blood poisoning.
Roner's wife and a brother. John. were here at the time of his death. The body was taken to Flippin for burial by the Klingner Funeral home.
Wand was arrested shortly after the fight, but later was released on $1000 bond.
The will of the late Rebecca J. Voo Hosen was filled in the pro- hate murt yesterday, with a request that T. T. Umbarrer be appointed erorutor. Aside from minor b. goodth the property is left to Finddaughter, Ena Cornella Kin- in
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FR. DANIEL HEALY DIES AT AGE OF 73
Pastor of Sacred Heart Church Here 14 Years Well Known In Ozarks
The Reverend 'Daniel L. Healy. 73. founder of St. Patrick Catholic church at Peirce City, and for 14 years pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic church here, 'dled rester- day morning at 8'. Joseph hospital, Kansas City where he had been chaplain for seven years,
Well Known in Ozarks
The Reverend Healy . wes .well known over Missouri In both Catho- lic and Protestant circles, He went to Peirce City 10 1895 and founded St Patrick church, He later went to Bedalla where be instituted the more for Bt. Patrick school He was pastor of Bt Patrick church
there until 1905, when he came to Springfield.
He served as priest at Sacred Heart church here until 1919. when he was transferred to Kansas City as dasletant pastor of the &t, Pat- rick church there. He remained In that capacity until seven years ago. when he retired from active pasto- rate work and became chaplain of the St. Joseph hospital.
Ordainad in 1880
From point of service and age. The Reverend Healy was the oldest Catholic priest in Kansas City. He was born In Providence. R. I., Jan- uary 10, 1855. He was ordained in St. Joseph. Mo., August 6, 1880. He was educated in Montreal, Canada.
DEATHS
MRS. BARAH J. WEST
Mrs. Sarah J. West, 83. of Nika, died yesterday morning at her home following · lingering , illness. Funeral services will he held at Payne cemetery at & o'clock Thursday. She Is survived by 11 children. arven sunt and four daughters. The sons are: J. ( *.. Luther and Elmer West, St. Joseph, Mo .: F. K. West, McAllister. this., und Bird Rice. Niza. The daughters are: Ine Jeme, Joplin, Mo. : Mrs. Lillie Stiffler, Kansas City : Mr. Cynthia Jobn- Pon. Arma. Kan., and Miss Nettie Rice. Wasv. Ore.
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MRS. LOU A. BERRY
Mr. Lom A. Berry, 1602 North Rob- herson, who died in Oklahoma City early Monday, will be buried at St. Clair, Mo .. a: 8 o'clock the afternoon. Funeral serv- lewa will be held there under direction of WAlte Shrine.
JACOB ERBENTRUTH
Puserel services for Jacob Erbentruth, TO. KlauMed with business firme bere for more than is years, will be held at . church. The services will be conducted by the Reverend Father J. A. Mottatt. The body will remain at the Starse mortuary where it may be viewed by filende umtil 8:30 o'clock Thursday morn- Ing Interment will be In Hazlewood cemetery.
TAYLOR H. HUNT
Taylor Houston Hunt, 81. . retired farmer of 617 Belmont avenue, died at his bome last night following a Ungering il- ness. Funeral arrangements are Incom- piete but are under direction of the Kilog- ner Funeral home. Burial will be at Maple l'ark cemetery. He is survived by bis wife and five sons and three daughters. The daughters are: Mica Norma B. Hunt, Littleton, Col. : Miss Pearl Hunt, Tuiss, Oile., and Mles Grace Smith, Mount Ver- ron. The cons are: J. E. Ilunt, Jerico. Teama : L. L. Hunt. Fairplay ; Ira Hunt. Yest Polat, N. Y .: F. Crell Hant, San Francisco. l'al. and W. A. Hunt, Springfield.
DAVID W. BATCHELDER
Funeral services for David W. Batchel- der. 93. wbo died Monday at bis bome. .666 North Boulevard. will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Klingner Fu- 'neral chapel. Burial wW follow et the National cemetery.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 1: Prof. T. J. Waker died .** Page 12: Births announced .* Edward N. Boner died .** Mrs. Sarah J. West died .* Jacob Erbentruth died .** David W. Batchelder died. Norma Jean Wilson died .* Taylor L. Hunt died .**
Page 14: William J. Coonis sues to divorce Sadie A. Connis. They were married October 24, 1901. [The name is spelled both ways.]
Fred W. Schweidtke was appointed executor of the will of Sarah Ann Bentle. Meakie Leone Burch sues to divorce Charles Edward Burch. They were married July 31, 1923.
Verna D. Rhodes sues to divorce Ernest Rhodes. They were married November 24, 1912. They have four children.
Thelma Lee Lowe, a minor by next friend Mrs. R. B. Lemon, sues to divorce Eugene M. Lowe. They were married April 2, 1927.
Card of thanks .**
Page 18: Prof. T. J. Walker died .*
KNIFE WOUND FATAL TO ARKANSAS VICTIM
Edward N. Boner, 41. cf Fl:ppin. Ark, died last night in a hospital bare as a result of kitle wounda re- ceived In an altercation March 18 at Flippta.
Will Woods, 45. a neighbor and life iong friend of Borer. ts Leld In the county Jail at Yeiltille
Bore was pushed 1-row the lace. hands and cher: moral times The Injured man was taken to his home and given treatment. Blond poison- ing iater demmings brought to Springfield. Boner's wife and @ brother. John, were here at the 'tre of this cee ... .º1.4
The WAY we : pared for hostal hy the K !!! mr.er Fut.era! I.ome and forwarded w Flippin this morning for funeral services and burlel.
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FUNERAL THURSDAY FOR PROFESSOR WALKER
Funeral services for Prof. T. J. Walker. 54. who died in a local hos- pital last night following an opera- tion for amputation of his leg to prevent spread of Ringreneous Infec- tion. will be held at 2 p. m. tomor- row at the Herman II. Lohmeyer Funeral home. Barial will be In Greenlawn cemetery. .
Active pallbearers will be: L. H. Coward. Ira A. McBride, L. O. Litle. C. E. Erana. M. A. O'Rear. 8. T. Oresham, Honorary pallbearers will be: Bamuel A. Miller, Howard Butch- er. C. D. Mitchell, Charles F. Boyd. Fred Thompson and C. W. Parker.
2- CARDS OF THANKS.
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for thele"kindness, loving-sympathy' to" of our- beloned mother and > grandmotherMut. xd
a. tot: the bedttiful floral offeringt. Mr and Mrs. Fred M. Jehnson, Mina Ethelyn Fs).
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Edwin and Russell Mezihany ...
LEG INFECTION PROVES FATAL
Professor T. J. Walker Dies i Following Surgical · Operation.
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Prof T. J. Walker. 54 years old. promloent throughout educational circles of this region. died in a local hospital last night following an op- ' eraton for amiputation of his leg to prevent spread of gangrenevus Infec- tion
Three weeks ago he returned fruits I Jefferson City to life home at 837 South Kingshighway. Por some thine. Lo had served as director of rural in- · spersion of the state department of educa*101.
Ha 1:ad acquired a wide circle of . friends and acquaintances throng' .ile tes. !.: 1.2 96 :< A' Teachers collerr where le man an :fructo: 11: ti; departinen: of education for approx !- mintely 15 years
He was born in Ichanon Tenu h 1874 and during his boy hood lied a. different times in Homola and Taxes before his fatally moved to Hartville
Ho cereised iste education in the achocta of Wright county, In the Hatt -
Witte Har are! Teachers collecte: . ... n . P. . ... college at NA !.. ::.... ......
in the Harville high erhund he was . Awarded 1 .:- diploma with high honors He sindusted in the same ' class ="h Cleveland A. Newton and ! " Jamen at Wood, how president of · Ste: . ns college
Pro! Walke: gegen Lis teaching -
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profession : in . the). Wright : county rural schools, later teaching in the high school at Martville, and then taking the office of superintendent of schools at Norwood. Latgi"he wes county school , commissioner of Wright county, and then superin- tendent of schools at Seymour, Mo .. und later at Morria, Okla.
Taught at Normel
When ha began his work an teacher 111 Springfield, he taught history in 'un old Normal school. Later, when the Institution became a State Teach- ers college, he was made professor of rural education.
Hle was a member of the First Bap- that church, and of the University club here.
He is survived by the widow. Mrs. Filen 1. Shields Walker. by ona son. Edward F. Walker. employed by the MrMillan Book rompany: one brother. Hry. ( M Walker. of Mountain trove. Mo, and one sister. Bira. John Scarborough. of Norwood, Mo.
Funeral arrangements are yet In- rompiete but will be held under di- reett. of the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral home.
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DEATHS hp
MRA: SARAH J. WEST.
Funeral services for Mra. Barah. J West, 83, of Nixa, Mo., who died yet- terday morning at her bome following & lingering Illness, wil be held at 3 p. m Thursday at Payne cemetery with burlet in the cemetery there. She ia currived by the following chil- dren : J. C. Luther i.nd Elmer West. St. Joseph. No .: E. E. West. MçAI- [ lister. Okle : Bird Rice, Nixa., Mra. fines Jesse, Joplin. Mrs. Lillle Stiffler. of Kansas City: Mra. Cynthia John- son. Arma. Kan. end Miss Neltic Rice, Wascd. Ore.
IVOR ERBENTRI TH.
Funera: **** ier for Jaroh Erber .- + truth, 70. for 45 years & business miall 1:ere, will be held at 9 a. m. Thurs- na; a: St Agnes Catholic church The services will be conducted by the Rev Father J A Mottatt. The bod: !
where It rady he 're d'by trend until 8:30 a. m. Thursday. Buriel will be In Hazelwood cemetery. .
DAVID W. BATCHELDEN. .
Funeral services for David W. Batchelder, 93. who died Mondey at bis home, 065 North National avenue. were held at 2 p. m. today at the Klingner Funeral home. Burlel wes In the Nellonal cemetery.
NORMA JEAN WILSON.
Norma Jean Wilson, the two-year - old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey LA . Wilson, died this morning at the bome, 007 South Newton avenue, fol- lowing & brief Illness of pneumonia. Rhe la survived hy the parents and ·pree Misters Funeral arrangements are Incomplete but burial will be in , Correnlawn cemetery under direction . of the Klingher Funeral home
TAYLOR H. HI'NT.
. Funeral services for Taylor 1. Hunt. : 81. retired farmer of 617 Belmont . Dienue. who died at 1.is home last hight following a lingering Bluesr. : ; will be held at 2:30 Thursday at the | home Burial will be in Maple Park cemetery under direction of the Klingner Funeral home lle JA sur- sived by his wife. The Mans, J. 1: . Hunt, of Jerico, Traas i - .Fair Play. Ira Hun', West Point. : Y : P Cec !! Hun .. San Francisco and w. A Hunt, Springfield and by three caughters. Miss Girare Smith, Mount Vernon Miaa Peur1 10:1:1, Tulsa. Okla, and Mis. Norma D Hon'. 14t- telon. Colo
BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs C # Willlainsor. 1719 Went Chestnut street, announce the hirth of a daughter on Tuesday. April 10.
.Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rowden of Ran. tin. Tex., announce the birth of son, Ralph James, April 8. al St. John's hospital Mr. Rowden was formerly Miss Doris Berry of this city.
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THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 12, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .**
H. R. Hoover and Florence C. Adams, both of Buffalo, were married yesterday in Springfield.
William H. Taylor and Arbaleta Harris were married yesterday in Springfield. Page 3: John C. Wise of Washington, D.C., and Louise Sawdey of Ash Grove were married yesterday in Springfield.
Thelma Lee Lowe sues to divorce Eugene M. Lowe. They were married April 2, 1927.
Page 4: James D. Orr sues to divorce Margaret Orr. They were married in January 1923.
Leona Hulse sues to divorce Charles Hulse. They were married July 6, 1927.
Page 5: Verna D. Rhodes sues to divorce Ernest Rhodes. They were married November 24, 1912.
Gardner W. Wommack died .**
Norma Jean Wilson died .** T. J. Walker died .** Taylor H. Hunt died.' Jacob Erbentruth died. Charles Coward died .**
Page 11: Card of thanks .**
DEATHS
GARDNER. W. WOMMACK Gardner W., Wommaet, '1& die yunter. day at his home at 2137 Travis mirtes, sol. bowing a brief. Diness. He is survived by C& father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Wowmack, and two sisters. Fuerral cerv. lome will be held at 2 o'clock today. al Cedar Bluff church, three miles cast of Fair Crore The Reverend Karl W. French, pastor of East Avenue Baptist starch, will officiate. Burial will be at Cedar Bluff cemetery under direction of WingDer Funeral home.
NORMA. JEAN - WILSON
Funeral services for Norma Jean Wi- ton, 2-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L Wilson, 907 South Newton awave, who died yesterday. will be con- durted at 2 o'clock today at Klingner Fo- Deral chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn cunstery.
PROFESSOR T. J. WALKER Funeral services for T. J. Walker, who d'ed Tuesday night at a local hospital. will be beld at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral cl.apel. Burial will be In Greenlawn einetery. Pallbearers will be: L. R. Cow. and Ira A. McBride. L. O. Little. C. E Erana. M. A. O'Redr. 8. T. Gresham. Hlosorary pallbearers wil be : Samuel A -
killer. Howard Butcher. C. D. Mitchell. Charles F. Boyd. Fred Thompeca and C. K. Parter.
TAYLOR H. HUNT
Funeral services for Taylor H. Hont. 81. who died Teraday, will be beid at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon a abs bome. 617 holmens avrove Berial will be in Maple Fart custery moder direction of Kling. .
JACOB ERBENTRUTH
· Funeral orrviere for Jacob & bentruth. :C. mtired Springfield business men, will be held at 5 o'clock today at St. Agora Catholic church. Burial will be at Hasel wed emartery vader direction of W. L. StarDe. undertaker.
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CHARLES COWARD
Fune . Is IT L'harka Coward. . In died Tureday at Chanute, Kan .. will be held at 3 o'clock today at Starne Mortu- ary. Burial will be in Maple l'ark cline- un.
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Asserting that his wife was quar. relcome and abusive and that she continually made falseaccusations against him, James D. Orr has filed sult for divorce from Margaret Orr. They were married In January, 1923. and separated last June.
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