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MILLIE M. WORKELL rode:si se:vites !: M: Mollie M Worreil were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternon sl the family residence. 934 East Divlalon . street. Burial was 1:eld in Hazelwood under direction of Ithe Alnia Lohmeyer Funeral home
Funeral services for William R. Pus- ter were conducted at 2:30 o'clock to- day at the Klingner Funeral chapel Burial took place In the Greenlawn cemetery.
BILVEL INFAST SERVICES Funaral servicea for Marcus Leon , Bilyeu, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs L Bilyen 400 Turner street, were con- Cucted today at Selmore. Mo., under ! direction of the Alma Lohmeyer Fu-
CHARLES L. HILL.L. Funeral services for Charles E Bell 79 of 1043 Blain street, will be ; conducted Thursday at Norwood. !!!; under direction of the Klingner Funeral home.
MRS. ANNIE IIMPHREY Funeral services In: Mrs Jemble M Hun phrey. who died Monday In Bon- Her Springs. Kat: will be held l'litt++ un, alitfnoon at Maishleid Mu Mrs Humphrey's home was at 785 North ! Boulevard. Springfield The body was mrought here yesterday by an Alma !
2- CARDS OF THANKS
WE wish to Thank cur many friends and neighbors For their kindness offered. : also for the beautiful floral offering dur - ing Ine 1.5 .... abd Erath of out beloved son and brother, Gerold Manes. Mr and Mrs. Arth Manes and family.
THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage license: Roscoe R. Elton, 33, of Sedalia and Irene Hayden, 28, of Springfield.
Jesse Peace was killed .**
Page 8: There is a short biography of Edward L. Britain .* There is a short biography of Ed C. Rice .**
Millard F. Chaney died .**
Charles E. Bell died .** Mrs. Jennie Humphrey died .* Frank Trantham died .**
Page 10: There is a photo of and an article about George S. Russell who came from Baltimore, Maryland .*
Page 13: Card of thanks .* Poem in memory of Lon Carsdaddon. Obituary for J. A. Murphy .**
2 CARDS OF THANKS
WE wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindnesses. and tym- pathy, also for the beautiful floral of- Terings during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, H. E. Wills. MRS. H. X. WILLIS AND SON.
IN MEMORIAM
IN loving memory of our dear husband and father, Lon. Carskaddon, who died one year ago today, October 4, 1927.
Rest on, dear Lon, your cares are o'er, Your willing hand can toll no more.
On earth there's grief in heaven rest. We miss you most who loved you best.
To bring you back we cannot do. Dat we will strive our best to come to you. -Hla wifa, Hattie Carskaddon, and chil- dren, Fern, Esther and Carl.
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INTRODUCING THE CANDIDATES
Short Sketches of the Men Who Will Oppose Each Other in November Election
EDWARD L BRITAIN, republican candidate for state representative trom dirst district. Has general agency for Midland ' Life Insurance company in Ozarks region. offices at 626-28 Landers building. Was committee- man in Republic township for four years. In 1924 ap- pointed assistant supervisor fifth district in state of Missouri for farm census work. Born E. L. Brifain and reared in Ro- public, attending school there. In in- surance business for 15 years. Before that in railroad work. Served two years in war. 22 months overseas. Married, one son, and' la 41 years old. I
AND O. RICE, democratio candidate for state representative from the first district. Born October 11, 1891 at Fulton, Ken- tuoky. Attended the public schools and Vanderbilı University at Nash- ville, Tenn. Mem- ber of Delta Kappa. Epsilon fraternity. Belong to 8t. Paul Sburch, Shrine, K. of P., and Elks. As- sistant cashier of the City Nations' Bank of Fulton Kentucky, 1914 - 1919. President of. the Springfield Coca-Cola Bottling! company since 1920.
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DEATHS
MILLARD F. CHANEY Millard F. Chaney. 80. a farmer living on route No. 3. Fair Grove, died last night at his home. He is sur- vived by a daughter, Miss Eva Chan- ey. and a son. Frank Chaney, both of Gillette, Wyo .. and another son. Harley. of Los Angeles. Cal. Burial will be In Union Grove cemetery. Klingner Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES E. BELL Funeral services for Charles E. Bell. 79. of 1043 Blain street, will be con- ducted at Norwood today. under di- rection of Kiingner Funeral home.
MRS. JENNIE HUMPHREY
Funeral services for Mra. Jennie Humphrey, who died Monday in Bon- ner Spri: cs Kan., will be cor ducted this afternoon at Marshfield. Her home was at 765 North Boulevard The Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home is in charge.
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FRANK TRANTHAN
Prank Tranthan. 61. a boiler maker for the Frisco, dled last night at bis home. 933 East Dale street. He 18 survived by his wife and one daugh- ter. Mrs. Alta Cunningham. Benton- villo, Ark. Funeral arrangements are under direction of the Klingner Funeral home. --
J. A. MURPHY 1856-1928
J. A. Murphy was born in Greene county. Tenn., near Chattanooga. Septem- ber 13. 1856. He passed away September 30. 1926. Ago 72 years, 18 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and four children, two sons and two daughters. His oldest daughter having preceded him in death September 21, 1928. His funeral was preached by Reverend Thomas H. Wiles, pastor of the Grant Avenue Baptist church, at the Klingner Taperai Farior, October 2, 1928, 2:30 Those in attendance at the fu- neral. rioms out of the city were his two daughters, nephew, Mr. J. W. Brogdon Of Peabody, Kan., two coudns, Ell and Jwww Fitzgerald of Cabool, Mo. His body was Laid te rest in arcen Laya ceme- tary.
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'MY HOME TOWN'
Backward Glimpses Ry Spring- fleidians to Places They've Loved and Still Cherish
By CELIA RAY BALTIMORE, Md., the historic city on the Chesapeake bay, is the home town of George 8. Russell, of the firm of Russell and Axon, engi- neers employed by the city to supervise the erection of the Grant Avenue viaduct and of the sewage dis- posal plant.
M r. Russell left Baltimore in 1905, not many months following the disastrous fire which burned the heart of
George Russell
the business district of the city. He has been back several times. He stopped there enroute overseas during the World war and has driven there by automobile. His parents, grand- mother and other relatives still live there.
"Like every big city, the old part of Baltimore does not change much," said Mr. Russell. . "The houses in the old section are built close together, forming a solid wall along the street. This was because of transportation problems which led every one to want to live as close down town as possible. The newer section of the city is built as are suburban developments every- where.
"Baltimore is a typical southern city. One, of the interesting fea- tures is the fact that back of the rows of homes in the older section is a 20 foot alley on which live the negroes. This is from the old south- ern custom when the slaves lived on the back of the lot."
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Mr. Russell did not come directly to Springfield from Baltimore. "Like most engineers. I circulated all over the country." he explained £ He came to St. Louis trom his home. then after working in various cities went to Chicago from where he
came to Springfield.
"The thing I missed after leaving Baltimore was the Chesapeake bay." he said. . "I am very fond of fishing, boating and crabbing. and of course we have only the fishing here."
PEACE VALLEY BOY KILLED BY FRISCO TRAIN AT POMONA
Jesse Peace, 14, Instantly Killed by Sunnyland at Grade Crossing; Friend Is Badly Injured
JESSE PEACE. 14-year-old sono Fells Peace, of Peacevalley. Mo .. was instantly killed yesterday after- noon when a truck in which he was riding was struck by the fast Spring- field to Memphis Frisco Sunnyland at a grade crossing at Pomona
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Peace was riding in the truck. which was loaded with furniture. with Frank Smith of Peacevalley
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CRASHES INTO TRUCK
The truck apparently had just passed over the crossing when the train atruck it just back of the rear truck wheels, turning it around and throwing it Into the mall crane
The Peace youth was thrown from the seat directly in front of the giant locomotive and was literally cut to pieces
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FARMER TO HOSPITAL
Smith, a young farmer. was badly Injured and was rushed to the Christa-Hogan hospital at West Piains It Is not believed that his In- i juries will be fatal
The Sunnyland leaves Springfield at 2 o'clock In the afternoon The accident occured at 4.40 o'clock.
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THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 4, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 10: Marriage license at Marshfield to Cloyse Cantrell and Elmarie O'Bannon, both of Springfield.
Page 11: Card of thanks .**
There is a poem in memory of Lon Carskaddon .*
There is a notice in memory of J. A. Murphy .**
Page 13: Miss Irene Elizabeth Hayden and Mr. Roscoe R. Elton were married .** Jesse Peace was killed .**
Page 14: W. W. Gideon died .**
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GIDEON EXPIRES ON WEST COAST
Former Springfield Police Chief, Uncle of Present Mayor, Dies at Home
W. W. Gideon, former chief of po- 4100 . in - Springfield abd for many years active in Greene county repub- licansim, died In Wenatchee, Wash .. this morning after a long Liness, so- · cording to Information received by
funeral liere Next Tursuay The body will be brought to Spring- · field and will arrive at 2 o'clock Mon- The funeral unetin will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon but arrangements other ... than as to the time bavi"not . bren completed. . Mr. Qideon served as chief of police bere in 1003 and 1904 under the coun -... FilmaFin form of envernment when
, ine police chieftancy was an. alectivo t off'ce He moved to Welnichoo aoout 20 years ago and entered business "". " .... made his home there con-
An Vocle of Mayor aldeon
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Two sons, there dauchtera a henth- cr and two sisters survive. The aqns And daughters, all of whom reside lo Wenatchee, are Clarence and Herbert Gideon, Mra. Ralph Zener. Mra. Ju- Huis Hit and Mrs. C. E. Bowers. The brother. Martin Oldeon, resides nen! Battlefield, and the sisters, Mrs. Mia - Hatteland and Are Froma River .
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reside in Springfield.
Marc: T !!. Cidcon Is a nep !.. " of tho former police chief.
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JA MURPHY 1056-1928
J. Murphy was born in Oreene county. Tran., near Chattanooga, Beptem- ber 13, 1064. Ha passed away September 30. 1928. Age 72 years. 18 deya. He jeaves io mourn his departure his wife And four chudren. iwo sons and teu daughters. His oldant daugtter bering preceded htm In desth September 21, 1920. His funeral was presched by Reverend Thomas H. Wiles, pastor of the Grant Avenue Baptist chorch, st the Klingner Funeral Parlor, October 2, 1020, 2.30
p. m Thesa fo ettendance at the fu- neral rfom out of the elly were bis two daughters. nephew. Mr. J. W. Brogdon Jente Filsgarsid of Cabool, Mo. His body was laid to rest in Green Laws come- tery.
IN MEMORIAM
2IN loving memory of our dear husband .. A .. 1 .- reeskaddon, who died Qua year ago today. Uclobez ., 1027.
Rest on, dear Lon, your eares are o'er Four willing band can toll no more.
Ön earth there's griet in heaven rest. :225 4 best. To bring you back we cannot do. But we will strive our best to come to you. "His wife, Rattia Carskedden and chlf- den Fert Etter and far!
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BOY INSTANTLY KILLED AS TRAIN HITS TRUCK
JEMC Peace. 14-year-old mon of Tobe Pence of P ..... Valley, Mr. ans lissiantly killed yesterday afternoon . when the fast Frisco Sunnyland pre- i 'egger train atruck the truok in; which he was riding near Pomona.
With Peace was Frank 8mith of Price Valley, the driver of the truck. which was loaded with furniture. He ; was badly injured, and was rushed to ,the Chartala Hora'
Pleine. Ha Injuries are expected to. trove faTRI -
..... frurk had Just croeted the: Ernrk when the front of the locomo- live struck the rear end of the truck. turning It around and throwing it Into an Iron post The Peace south was thrown from the truck directly n front of the fra !!
Miss Hayden Is Married
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Irene Elizabeth Hayden, daughter of Mrs. M. E. Hay- den of the Savoy Hotel, to Mr. Roscoe R. Liton of Bedalla, Mo. The mar- -- rinve was celebrated yesterday after- noon at 5 o'clock at the First Preaby- ! terien church with the Reverend Os- car Lee Black officiating.
They were accompanied by Miss assiyn Battle and Mr. Roy Lawson.
Following the ceremony Mr. and . Mrs. Ccorke Hayden entertained with " i o clock dinner at Riverside Inn ! complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. El- ; tou. Those present at the dinner VCIC MIK. M E. Hayden, Miss Irma Les Hayden. Mr. and Afra. Roscoo EI- ion. Mr. and Mrs. George Hayden and Mr Herbert Hayden.
Mr. and Mrs. Elton will make their come !!: New Franklin. Mo.
DAROS OF THANKS
wish to thank our many friends and ichbors for their klodnesses and tym- Sthy. also for the beautiful floral of- Terlati during the Illness and death of ar beloved basband and father, H. E.
Mis' A. L. WILLIS AND BON.
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 5, 1928 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Arch W. Monroe committed suicide .**
Page 4: Miss Irene Elizabeth Hayden and Roscoe R. Elton were married. Page 6: W. W. Gideon died .*
Holmes infant died .*
Mrs. Savina Ward died .**
Page 10: There is a photo of and an article about Lester E. Cox who came from Republic, Missouri .**
Page 12: Card of thanks. **
COMMITS SUICIDE AT HIS HOME HERE
Veteran Frisco Locomotive Pilot Found Dying by Wife With Bullet in Brain; Body Wracked by Pain
D ESPONDENT over illness that had wracked his body with pain for more than two weeks. Arch W. Mon- roe, 48 years old, an employe of the Frisco rallroad 20 years, yesterday afternoon took his life at lils home. 546 West Division street.
He had been left alone In his room for a moment while Mrs. Monroe went downstairs to prepare some medicine. Mrs. Monroe heard a shot ring out, and raced upstairs. A gun lay on the bed beside Mr. Monroe where it had fallen after Mr. Monroe had placed it In, his mouth and pulled the trigger
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He was taken to St. John's hospital where he dled a few moments later. Relatives and friends of the man could assign no reason for the act other than dispondency over poor health His condition was not con- sidered grave and he had been in falr spirits most of the day. Mrs. Monroe sald.
Monroe entered the employ of the Frisco in June 1900 and first Was employed as a locomotive fireman. He later was promoted to engineer. Dur-
ing the 28 yours service with the com- - pany he has worked the greater part | of the time ou the castern division. between Springfield and St. Louis.
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COMMENDED AS PILOT
Officials in the superintendent of motive power office at the Frisco sald Monroe was considered one of the best engineers on the system. A survey of his records revealed that he had been commended many times in recent years for, his efficient and economical operation of engines.
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He is survived by Mrs. Monroe several children, and a brother. Ed Monroe, of Springfield, also employed by the Frisco.
Monroe was taken to St .- John's In · W. L Starne ambulante. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Klingner Funeral home.
Elton-Hayden Vows Are Read
Mrs. M. E. Hayden of the Savoy ho- tel has announced the marriage of her daughter. Irene Elizabeth, to Mr. Roscoe R. Elton of Sedalla, Mo.
The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Oscar Lee Black of the First Presbyterian church at 5 oclock Wednesday evening.
Miss Evelyn Harris and Mr. Roy Lawson were the only attendents.
Mr. and Mrs. Elton will make their home in New Franklin, Mo.
2- CARDS OF THANKS
WE wish to thank our many friends enc neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the iliness and death of our beloved husband and father. J A Murphy. Also for the beautiful flora offerings and the consoling words 0:
Brother Wiles. We shall hold you grateful remembrance. MR8. ELLEN MURPHY MRS. OSA MURPHY HERSHEL MURPHY HATTIE AFLIN EVELYN EVANS
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'MY HOME TOWN'
Backward Glimpses By Spring- fleidians to Places They've . Loved and Still Cherish
By CELIA RAY
WHEN Lester E. Cox, chairman c: the Boy Scout band commit- tee, was 16 years of age. he had charge of the band in his home town of Republic. Today he points to his boyish en- joyment of that band as the rea- son he has been interested in help- ing promote the band for the Boy Scouts of Spring- field.
"My first inter- est in music came Cox when I learned to play a cornet," said Mr. Cox. "I was 13 years old. Luther Beal and I learned at the same time. Then we organized our band and I often wished we could have just such a band as the Springfield boys now have."
Mr. Cox stayed in Republic until he was 18 years of age. His first job was in the Owen and Short Hard- ware store there. Later he worked during summers in the orchards of Dr. E. L. Beal After he finished school he taught in Republic one year. He attended Teachers college and Drury college then took a posi- tion with the Langenberg Milling and Grain company at Republic. He was sent by the company to coni- plete a special course in Chicago and returned as salesmanager of the milling company. War was de- clared and he left the old home town to enlist in the air service. and upon his return he entered business in Springfield.
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Mr. Cox's parents and his sister i still live in Republic and he very
often drives there for a visit on Sunday. He sees many changes in the old home town with the trans- formations brought by good roads and the automobile. The distance between Republic and Springfield is only a matter of around 30 minutes "Republic has wonderful com- inunity spirit." said Mr. Cox. "It enters into anything helpful to entire region. It has the viewpoint of a much larger town which really .
DEATHS
W. W. GIDEON
. W. W. Gideon, formerly police chief of Springfield, died yesterday in Wen- atchee, Wash, following & long 111- Dem. The body will be brought to Springfield, and will arrive next Mon- day. . Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Tuceday. Other arrangements are incomplete. He is survived by two cons, three daughters, a brother and two sisters. He is an uncle to Mayor T. H. Gideon.
INFANT HOLMES
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mra. John Holmes died last night at the bome, 631 Cherry street, follow- ing .. a brief iliness. Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock today at Starne mortuary. Burial will be in East Lawn cemetery.
MR8. SAVINA WARD
Mrs. Bavina Ward. 77, died yester- May afternoon at her home seven Elles south of Springfield following & Ungering illness She is survived by two sons, Fred and Elmer, of the home, two brothers, Ira Clay, of Springfield, Ill., and C. E. Clay of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Dessa Warnes, of Forrest Glenn, Md. Mrs. Ward came tu Springfield in 1866 and Les Lted the entire time here with be exception of 10 years in Pueblo, bolo. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church, the G. A. R. drude, wyd the Modern Woodman drohe. Funeral services will be con- lucted at 2:30 o'clock Saturday at StarDe mortuary. Burial will be in Maple Park cemetery.
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FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1928 -- LEADER
Page 1: Jorgia Liepman died .** George W. Harris was killed .* *
Page 8: Holmes infant died .* W. W. Gideon died .** Mrs. Savina Ward died. Frank W. Hayes died .* Page 17: Card of thanks .*
BLOOD GIFT VAIN, DRURY COED DIES
Typhoid Fatal to Jorgia Liepman Despite Transfusions; Col- lege Will Hold Memorial Service for Popular Young Student
A young Drury college student last night,,made n gallant and courageous effort to anve the life of Jorgla Liep- inan. popular Springfield society girl mixdi wond at the college, but the boy s ancelfice was in valu.
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Choseu from five fraternity broth - ers who volunteered to make gifts of blood If they were necesary to save Miss Liepman's life. Harold Garnsey of Aurora. Blo, aubmitled to & blood transfusion at midnight laat night after the girl'a condition had become critical and el.e had lapeed into un- consciousness. She never rallied. dyin : at 4:30 o'clock this morning at her home. 733 East Wulnut atreet.
Others Ready le Gire
Young Garneny, Who submitted to the tronefusion, was' che' of three. Drury youthe who passed necessary blood tests and were ready. to. giro Wood to Miss . flipman." The offer were Billy Lincoln, football player. aod Walter Niessen of Akrou. Ohjo, a personal friend of Miss Lepman for the past two years All three are members of the Bigtna Nu fraternity and are fraternity brothers of Mles Ljepman's brother, Paul.
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[irpinian'a death. and Dean John N. Bronett announced that a memorial
held at the college next week
CARDS OF THANKS
Giàh to thành our many friends and Brighbors for the kindness ond sympathy sbowa wi during the Linese and death of our beloved hyseband and father. J A MJ :¡ hy A!VI : : ''r hrantilat fiore!
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HATTIE AFLIN EVELYN EVAYS
DEATHS
HOLMES INFANT.
eral services for the Infant de liter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ho.c:+1, 631 Cherry street, were held At 10 o'clock this morning at the Starne Funeral chapel. : 1
Mies Liepman was a sophomore at the college last year and would bare been a junlor at the present term. Sh: was stricken with typhoid fever several weeks ago. Bhe seemed to be on the road to recovery Wednesday. when Internal hemorrhages developed suddenly. Plve Sigina Nu men of Drury volunteered to submit to blood transfitalons, and three were found to have blood of r. suitable type. The hema. Theges cogas again last alght. and & transfusion resorted to. .
Funeral Servicen Sunday
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Grace ' Methodist Episcopal burch; With, the Reverend I. P. Harris ofg
home.
r.rd Liepphan: a datst, damit Lipton & brother. Paul, and kebabregte, Mr. and" Mra. Robert Ciht &t ;Mount: Vernon, who wera at the bome here at the time of the girl's death, Misa Liepman was a member of the "zetta Tau Alpha sorority et Drury.
Young Garn, was chosen for the 'ranslusion at the last minute. be- : 7'130 ( Vircaen's nervous condition. Both the youths were at the Liepman home last night.
MRS. SAVINA WARD
Mrs. Bavina Ward. 77 long-time resident of the Ozarks, died yesterday afternoon at her home, seven miice south of Springfield. following & lin- Re1 Illness. Mra Ward came to ", field In 1866, and with the ex- a·of 10 years in Pueblo, Cola, hus' !: red bere since that time. Che wu . member of the O. A. R. atrale. the Modern Woodmen circle, and member of the First Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be con- ducted at 2:30 o'clock Saturday at the Starne mortuary. Burial will be in : Napie d'ark cemetery. --
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MAN IS KILLED BY LIVE WIRE, DOWN IN STORM
Springfieldlan Perishes As He Stumbles Over Fallen Line Near City
BODY IS BADLY BURNED
Boy Discovers Victim Hor- ribly Seared; Storm Is Blamed for Tragedy
Stumbling upon a high tension wire near the city disposal plant southwest of Springfield. George W. Harris, 52, was killed and his body horribly burned early this morning. Hours after Harris' blackened body was found by & schoolboy near the Missouri Pacific tracks 200 yerda west of the disposal plant, the man WLs identified by a city policemen who had seen him often in municipal court in recent years. Later the iden- tification was made positive by a rel- ative. Herria' Identity was establish- ed mainly by gold teeth, with one missing in front. the man's features being burned beyond recognition by the flashing. searing electricity.
Visited Hell's Pit
Harris, wbo once operated a grocery store here and who later served term ... ... - unty fall on & liquor Violation charge, was owner of a firm south of Springfield on the Campbell avenue roud.
During the past few weeks he had been seen often in the vi. inity of the city disposal plant, and it was thought be might be 'frequenting Hell's Pit. notorious jungle here .. of knights of the open road, which is near the plant
Harris Tòa trường carly this mocn-
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I blown town during In : night's storm, was sputtering on the tracks
Hartis was determined to ret into town. he circled the cracklin; wires. climbed through - wire fence at the side of the right-of-way end started around the obstacle. One foot came in contact with the high tension wire, hidden Ir deep grass, there was a blinding fla S. and 1 . man fell dead.
Boy Finde Burning Body
It must have been 45 minutes later when Clark Boring. 10-year-old school boy who lives on the Brookline road. passed by and saw the body ourning · near the tracke He ran to .he die- . posal plant and summoned L. D. Bagga, a sewer construction foreman. who notified the Springfield dai and Electric company and had the cur- rent in the high tension wire cut off.
When Baggs reached the body be found it horribly seared. one ! . . but burned away. all clothing gone and the face hurned beyond recogni- ilon At. vid antch was the only .:: 1c .. ......... . i.c :. n ::. ht furnish clue to the man's Identity.
The body was taken to the Herman Ichmeter Funeral home and sewell Windle. Greene county coroner. no- ulled.
The man is survived by four broth- erF. John and Lem of Battlefield. Ben "[ Marlonville and Tom of Nixa; two sisters. Mra. Betty Tillman. and Mrs. Frank Mixte. both of Springfield. a daughter. Mrs. Pauline Stickies of Enfield and a RAD. Whose Address ...... ... .. Funeral Arraticetrente
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