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ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Oblidrem, died el the home ofthe parents, 1800 douth Jetterson awow. many today. . Funeral (Tions will to beld at 2 o'clock Wednes- day aftermodo at the First Baptist church with the Rev. Lewis M. Hale officiating. The Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home in in charge of arrangementa. Besides the par- ents, two sisters, Dorothy and Betty June and a brother. Williani. Jr., surviva. .
MRS. MARTHA COL.F.
Funeral services for Mra Martha Cole. 77. who died .afly today at her home on Route 11. near Springfield, will be held at J o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Al- me Lohmeyer Funeral home, followed by burial In East Lawn cemetery. Harry Uru - ' ton will sing at the funeral. Mra. Cole's death followed a long Illness. She is rurvhed by her danghierinlaw. Mrs. D. F Cole of Springfield.
JOPLIN DENTIST DIES JOPLIN. Mo., March 28-(AP)-Dr. Jotin A Cotton. 62. paat prealdent of
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TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 14: Benjamin A. Dillard died .** Mary Jane Childers died .** Houser infant died .** Mrs. May Mason died .** Charles H. Caton died .** Mrs. Annis Shimp died .** Page 16: The History of Springfield #17 **
DEATHS
BENJAMIN A. DILLARD
Nenjuinin A Dillard. 45, farmer of ruris route No. 10. 10 miles east of Springfield. dird late Monday afternoon after he was stricken by a heart attack while plowing itt a field on his fat :: !fe Is survived hy halv wife. Mrs. Elizabetts Dillard, and two daughters. Fanny. 9, and Mary Mar- gret. # His mother, Mra. Winfield Dillard, two slatera. Mrs. Dora A. Cole and Mra, B. T. Parten and three brothers. Dan. William, and Tom, all of Springfield, also antvive him. Funeral services will be held "1 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home, followed by burial in Eastlawn opmelery .. .
MARY JANE CHILDERS
Funeral services for Mary Jane Chil- ders, 13,' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Childers. 1130 Booth Jefferson stente ..! will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday after- nenn at the First Baptist church, con- sorted by the Bry Lowi & Hair. 11.0 Alma Lolume er funeral home will have --. charge of Intermes Dorothy and Betty Jane. daters and Willtam. JE. a brother. survive with the parents.
HOUSER INFANT
The Infant daughter of MY. Paul Houser died at the parents' homa. 43516 Bouth Campbell arenuna early . to !! morning. Blarne's mortosury
of burial services and Interient 's) Tant Lawn cemetery. Mr.,and Mrs. Houser bare no other children
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MRS. MAY MASON
Mrs. May Mason. 34. wife of James Mason. 807 South Delaware arenue. died at her home at 4:20 o'clock this morning after a long ill.tess Besides her hus- band she la survived br s son. Robert Johnson: by her father and mother. Mr and Mrs. James Wilson of Norman, Okla and br two brothers and six sistera. Fu- neral arrangements. in charge of the Her- man Lohmeyer funeral home. are incom- plele, awaiting the arrival of relatives. ..
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CHARLES II. CATOY
The body of the Rev. Dr Charles H Calon. 78. who was found dead in his
Friday. was sent by ore Alme Lohm. rer funeral home to Kokr ). Ind . last nich: for burial, Since ti .. aid man lad the relati.es or clus- friends here :t necessary to ***: t !!- truction:« f :: : . bretre: 11 V ('a"! ": Kokome a :.. từ .
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this working at like them in het water .. Mrs. J. L. Mamey. 726 South Newton uve nue. after a long illness. She Ja surifter hy two daughters. on- son. one sister atn! one brother. The daughter' arr Mr .. J L .. Massey and Mrs. Oscar Eick. the latt-) | of Los Angeles, Cal. The moo. John E :- nest Shimp lies a !!!! Varit Pras .... avenue lives at Aurora, Neb .. and the brother. Edward Douglas. at Chariton. Is Shimp came to Springfield from Chariton Ia . 44 resrs aro and had since mad- lome here She t1+ir.her n! ٠١٠٠.٢٠٠٠٠
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THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD (No 17 ) . ..
Slavery and Stage Coaches.
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Slave markets flourished in Springfield before the Civil war. Cost of slaves around I85; show that a "Ilkely" negro mao of 33 brought a sum of $1000 aod a negro woman with & child of tuo. brought $830. .
Springfield bad its first view of an overland alsge coach September 17, 1858. when the Butterfield company's first coach went through here on His way to California. On October 22. 1858, the first everland mail from Callfornia reached here on the way
ydaye to make the trip from San Francisco.
First telegraphle communication with the rest of the world was established In Springfield the 3ed of Apell. 1860, when a line to Jefferson City was opened. W. H. Parsons was the first telegraph operator bare.
FORMER DRURY YOUTH HONORED
Morris Garnsey to Study in France; Will Wed Miss Col- leen Kenney in July
Through the department of eco- nomics and soctology at Clark uni- rerattv. Worcester. Mass. Morris F .. Garusey of Aurora. Mo., a graduata arudent of the department, has been awarded at the University of Parle The American field service fellowship for French universities, adasinistered by the institute of International Migos tion. .. This means tuition at the Borbonne, Paris, and in emolu- mient of $1400 additional. At the -
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Majors In Economics
Gunnery, who is inajering in eco- i
receive from Clark university, where he holds & fellowship in economics. the degree of munter of arts, having for his thesis the subject, "History -
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To Wed Drury Gir'
He is a member of Sigma Nu fra - . .....: wna presiden: deut budy at Drury college. tiis mar- I ige 10 Miss Colleen Kenney, a senior at Drury college, will take place be- fore be salla for France the first of July. They will go directly to Grenoble to spend three months In Intensive study of the language before going to Paris. Misa Kenney la 's specialist in the Preuch language. having taught French at the college In the absence of the regular In- strictor. 110
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 20, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Mrs. Maude Burris and her three children died in a fire .**
Page 2: There is a photo of the Square taken about 1899.
Page 10: Mrs. Eva May Mason died .** Martin Darrell Brooks died .** Mrs. Annis Shimp died .** Clara Maydean Newkirk died .* Charles W. Tooker died .**
Page 11: Card of thanks .**
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THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD (No 18 ) - - -
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The election of 1860, so eventint to the liletory of the United Saties, caused excitement In every com- munity and Springfield wat no exception. Locally. ropabileanlam was in Ill favor and the lew who sup- ported that ticket made no announcement of the fact. They met la secret, had their own bandebakes and righe and atruck handa to support Abraham Lincoln. the party nominee, who, after the balloling. was found to have received 13 votes lo the entire cogoly.
2) Lincoln defeated Bell. Breckenridge uud Douglas for the presidency lo 1860. Locally. the election the not satts- factory for the majority, although a. a rule Springfield men favored the colon lu the growing argument of secresion. In the secession of South Carolina however, many changed their views. Then followed & period of changing minda due to the excitement of the days following thie announcement. A oolog man on one day might advocate se'es. slon for Missouri the next and Visst versa.
3 Before gulug Into the recording of the Civil war. let s word be said regarding the alare beldera ta Springfield and Greene county. A bard and ernet master in thia locality was hardly known and stringent laws forbade cruelty to Blaves. In January, 1660, C. 8. Bodenhammer was Indicted for cruelty to a slave, arrested and held upon the charge.
4)The regular term of court In August. 1858. Lad appointed th:ce : : ------- - location and make plans for a new court house. Work was started with Josiah Leedy a archl- tect but flasocial difficultles were met aod it was the first day lo April, 1861. before three roome were completed and the county. circuit and probate courte moved In. This court house W'al located at the corner of College street and the public square. where Heer's now atande. The building was not finished until after the
2 CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIUM 10 centu à lina.
Wr. WiHlt TO THANK our miany Irienda for thelt liberal fiorut offerings, also their sympathy during the Illness of our be- loved son and brother, Leroy Wallace. MR. AND MRS. ENOS BEDELL LILLIAN WALLACE WILLARD WALLACE
WE WISH to express our sincere thanks to our dear folks and friends for the kindly deeda of love and sympathy abown to my dear brother. Frenk Pinegsr. through his long illness. May God bless them. MR. AND MRS DAN KELLER. Terroa Belir, California.
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DEATHS
MRS. EVA MAY MASON Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Mav Me- son. 14. who died Tuesday at her home. 807 South Delaware avenue. were held this afternoon of the Herman Lohmever fern! !. r. followed by hurisl In cemetery at Hafftown Mrs Ma .... :. ... . hrd by her husband. James Mason.
C son. Robert Johnson, and by her parents. Mr and Mrs. James Wilson of Norman.
MARTIN DARRELL BROOKS Funeral servle.« for Martin Darrell Brooks, 2-months -oid son of Mr and Mrs Charlea ) Brooks. 1825 North Dougisa avenue, will be held Thursday afternoon at the Kingnar funeral chapel. Interment le expected to be In Oreanlawn cemetery. Besides the parents, one brother and one slater also survive.
MRS. ANNIS SHINY Funeral servicen for Mrs. Annis Bhimp. 05. who died Tuesday morning at the bome of ber daughter. Mra. J. L. Masser. TH South Newton avenue, were bold the residence thia afternoon. Intermeni 10 Hazelwood cemetery was In charge of Starne'a mortuary. Two daughters and one sop survive, sa followa: Mra. J. L. Massey. Springfield: Mra. Oscar Dick. Los Angeles, Cal., and John Ernest 8blmp. 1331 North Prospect arenue, Springfield. Mra. Bhimp had lived in Springfield africe coming here from Cheriton. Is .. 44 years
CLARA MAYDEAN NEWKIRK Clara Maydean Newkirk. Alne-months- old daughter of Mr. and Mra Lev! New. kirk. 929 Kast Division street, died at the parents' home early today. Besides the father and mother, two brothers and one water also survive. Funeral services will be held at Klingner's funeral chapel at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, followed by Interinenit in East Lawn cemiciery.
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CHARLES W. TOOKER
Charles W. Tooker. 78. died at his home at Willard early today. He Is survived br hits wife and by atx sons and three daugalers, ex follows: George R . Aurora. Mo. Clarence R .. Los Angeles, Calif : John J .. Webster Groves. No : Charles. Tutaa. Okla . and Wesley and Douglas ot Willard. Mrs M P Howland. Chicogo: Mrs. J Rt. Plumley, Huntington Park. Calif : and Mrs. John Bennett, Route 1. Springfield A brother. Frank. lives in Moffat. Colo, and another brother. Er- bert. In Slate Hill. N. Y Funeral services will be held at Klingner's funeral chapel hr.d buriel at Mople Park cemetery at rat.gen:ents are not complete
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WE WISH TO THANK the friends and neighbors and Frisco friends, Rev. M. D. Occivener for services, Harry Bruton for the beautiful singlug, for the kindness . sud sympathy abown us during the death oud burial of our belored Husband, Pun-
MRS. ENVA HARRIS AND GRIL- DREN MR. AND MRS CHARLES HARRIS MRS. EDNA KARAS
GAS LAMP IS BLAMED FOR'DEATHS OF FOWR
WEST PLAING, Mo., March 20- Explotion . of gasoline with which cho tươi thìing a reading lamp.was birmed , for the fatal burning of Mr.' Maude ' Burris, 33 years. old. and her three children near here Monday night. T. C. Brittlan, coro- Der of Fulton county. Ark., an- nounced today. The children were Willem, 6; . Edward, 3, and Jim-
The husband, away fighting a forest fire which threatened his farm, returned in time to take the bodies of his family from the names.
THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 7: Mrs. Georgia L. Cantril sues to divorce Eugene E. Cantril. They were married in 1922.
Page 10: Charles W. Tooker died .* Mrs. W. E. Landers died .** Maude Roberson was appointed to administer the estate of her husband P.
O. Roberson who died March 9.
Rev. Joseph H. Carter died.
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DEATHS
CHARLES W. TOOKER
Funeral aervices for Charles W. Tooker. 78. who died. at his home at Willard early Wednesday, will be held at 2. o'clock Friday afternoon at the Klingner funeral chapel, followed by berial In Maple Park cemetery. Mr. Tooker is survived by ste PO !! and three daughters, Including Wes- ley tod Douglas, sons, at Willard, and Mra. John Bennett of Springfield.
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REV. JOSEPH H. CARTER EXPIRES AT HOME HERE
The Reverend Joseph Hobson Carter. known throughout Missouri AS A minister and educator. died here this morning at the home u. his daughter. Mrs. C. T. Vaughan 1500 East Sunshine drive. He was 85 years old.
Funeral services will be held Pri- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home. The Reverend C. Emerson Miller, pas- tor of the South Avenue Christian church will officiate. Burla will be in Hazelwood cemetery.
Mr. Carter cane to Springfield In 1914 from St. Louis, where he was pastor of a church there. . Prior to that time he held the directorship of the ancient and modern- lan- guages department dt Culver-Stock- ton college. Carton. Mo. for 23 years.
THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD (No 19 ) - - -
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Daring the stirriog times just prior to the Civil war. secesaton was an issue In Missouri and Gureroor Jackson ralled a spoolal legislature made. up of three times' the number usoally cooreoing. Three men were elected from Greene county. The fight was "unconditional nolon" against secession. The county ond city both went union" by a yote of approximately four to one.
The guon that fired on Fort Sumpter, April 12, IS61. affected every locality. The newa wat recalved in Springfield by tele- graph and the "Advertiser" jaqued an extra. Crowde congre- gated everywhere to discuss the probable consequences. The Civil war was on. .
Early in May. 1861, Major Benjamin Kite, a 3)"Black Republican," was appointed poalmaster of Springfield. It în and that Nathan Robinson, se- cessiontat postmaster under the Buchanaa admlo- istration, had a Confederate flak above the post- office. Kite, with a pistol in one band and ble commission In the other, went In and showed them To Robinson who gave over the office-to his eur- censur. The Conledesale colors campsdomu _t -
Military maneuvers near the Arkansas line May. 1861. olarmed Springfield Colonlata and as a result the streets of the towo and the roads lead- log into Springfield guarded. The patrolling waa doue at night from dusk lo
MRS. W. K. LANDERS .Word was received here today of the death In Kansas City of Mra. W. E. Lan- ders, aged about 35. Mra Landers was the daughter of the Reverend J. L. Sul- lens, who before his desth was paster of the Campbell Street Methodist church. Mra. Landest is survived by ber hasband and two children, Mary o, and Bully. S. Mrs. E. N. Pinky. 1917 North Grant are- nue. Springfield, was a sister. . There are two other sisters and ux brothers, three of whom are Methodist ministera. It has. not yet ten decided whether the body will be brought to Springfield where the Reverend and Mrs Bullens are buried.
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FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 22, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Marriage license: Bennie H. Craft, 2_, and Margaret Montgomery, 21, both of Springfield.
Page 2: Mrs. Susana Steury died .**
Page 6: Miss Margaret Montgomery and Mr. Benjamin H. Craft were married .** Miss Gladys Long and Mr. Francis Canaday were married .**
Page 20: Joseph Hobson Carter died .**
Mrs. E. William Landes died .**
Miss Lola Curbow died .** John Wutke died .** John W. Smith died .**
Mrs. Carrie Underwood sues to divorce J. J. Underwood. They have been married 25 years.
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The Blue and The Gray
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Both Unlonists and Confederates organized · armed fois a !!! schoolty from no one in 1bis rtiy, in 1×61. Fortunately both aldea had :apabie
from figbling. Col. Richard Campbell led the be- - cessiontaia while Hon. John 8. Phelpa, who had been elected cotonel by his owu group. headed the Ualonlata. The leadera and their officers confer- rød at times Ja efforte to werd oft unnecessary bloodshed.
In June. 14at the uinaintete seut three focal citizens to St Louis to ush tee Medetet afd. They reached Rotts, where they found Col Frans Sigel, who had (ap- tored the town, and spoke of their mission. Ife assured theto that Springfield was bls destinallon. On Joue 24. 1861 Sigel and his "Yankee Dutch" army. called ao hocause of the large number of Germans in it entered Springfield from the cast Soma socesalonlata were arrested and their powder. bidden in a barn. waa confiscated . That night, Ineidenlelly. the old courthouse burned. starting. It is said. by the erliona of a half-crazed man who had been placed in It for his ton hilarious greeting of the U'nlon arany
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(3) strong. was organized in June, 1861 and in July Estas tarsed orir to Goperal Lyvse who Id arrtied. In Springfield July 12 to assist Sigel These troops ained In garvice until after the battle of Wit -. greek when the rigtweat was_ dhcharged :
corvice. A large number of the troops re- ed In thetermy, however.
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Funeral for Woman Drowned in Barrel To Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Susana Steury. 79, who was drowned when she fell Into a rain barrel at ber home four and one-half miles east of Springfield on the Mill street road late Thursday. will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence
A formal Inquest was not consid- ered necessary by Dr. Murray C. Stone. Greene county coroner, who loveet !- gated the case. According to mem- There of the family. Mrs. Steury had been a autierer of heart disease and was In the habit of going to the rain barrel to bathe her face and bands during attacks of the trouble. It Is believed Mra. Steury lost her balance and fell head foremost Into the water barrel or fainted. She was found by her husband when he returned to the house from his work in the far- den.
: "Three sons and five daughters aut- i've with their father. They are Fred and Edward Steury, rural route No. 3. Springfield: Henry Steury, 1205 St. Louis atreet; Mrs. Sam Edmondson, Kansas City; Mrs. John Young, Straf- ford, and Mra. Leonard Kemmener. rural route No. 2. Springfield.
Mrs. Steury and her husband werd known as the proprietors of Steury Springs farm, which Is widely known to plenic parties in this section of Missouri.
Miss Montgomery. Weds Mr. Craft
Of Interest to friends of MIRs Mar- paret Montgomery and Mr. Benjamin H. Craft Ja the announcement of their tatarriace leat evening. The vows were read by the Reverend C. Emerson Miller at hia home. 1050 South Pick- wick aventto.
The bride la the daughter of Mr Walter E. Montgomery. 1526 North ! Jefferson avenue Mr. Cial is the .... ... Mis Alville Croft. 422 Wes! locust street. The young couple at both graduates of Semor High school And Mrs. Craft formerly studied at Hatdin college In Mexico, Mo. and Dritry.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudeen uit- nemed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Craft left Immediately following the wedding for a brief honeymoon. They will be at home after April 1. at Mc- Aleater, Okla., where Mr. Craft #111 open a Nehl Bottling company.
DEATHS
JOSEPH B. CARTER
Funeral 'services for the Reverend Joseph Habson Carter. 85. wBo dled Thursday at the home of his daughter. Mrs. C. T. Vaughan. 1500 East Sunshine drive. were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home, followed by Interment in Hasel- wood crafftury. MY. Cafter we formerir head-of-the Torufra TERfuages department of Culver-Blockton college il Canton, Mo.
MRS. E. W. LANDES
Funeral services for Mra E. William Landes. 39. who died Thursday at het home In Kansas City. will be held in Springfield at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon In the Campbell Avenue Methodist church. of which her father. the Reverend J. L. Bullens, was at one time pastor. Mrs. Landes was Miss Mabelle Bullens before bar .. masstage .-- the- to-survived"by TUT husband and by two children. Marjory. 9. and Billy. 5. The Reverend R. A. Wood will officiate at the funeral Sunday. - In- terment will be in the Green Lawn come- tery where the Reverend and Mrs. Sul- lens are buried. J. W. Klingner Ja in charge of burial arrangementa.
MISS LOLA CURBOW
Funeral services for Miss Lois Cur- bow. 32, graduate nuree who died Thurs- day afternoon, were held this afternoon a! 2 o'clock at the Herman Lohmeyer funeral home. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday in the Delaware church near Nixa, followed by loterment In Dela- ware cemetery.
JOHN WUTKE
Funeral services for John Wutke. #7. who died Thursday at the home of luis daughter. Mrs. Martha Warener, 882 South Douglas atenue. 3 !! l b Feld + the German Evangelical church at Billinge at 2.30 o clock Sunday afternoon. In charge of the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home. Burlal will follow in the parish cemetery Mr Wutke is survived by fire daughters. as follows. Mrs Lena NeCer and Mrs Martha WARiner. Springfield: Mr. Min- nie R Iteinea. Aurota: Mrs. Julia An- derson Pay :!. Idsh.c. and Mrs Anna Logsdon. Joplin.
JOHN W. SMITH
Arrangements are not . @innleted for the funeral of John W
died Thursday at hils home. 1344 East MI!I street. after a brief Illness J W. Kiing- t'er will be in charge of Intetinent Mr. Braith Is survived by his wife. three sons. and one daughter .-
Miss Long Weds Francis Canada's
Mr. and Alm. W. Long. 637 Normal atrest, have announced the marriage of their daughter. Gladys, to AD. Francia Canaday on March 16 at Từ homo of The Reverend Frank Neff. Mr. Canaday ta the son of Mrs. Leo- na Canaday. 614 South Market are- nue. The couple will be at home Mt 614 South Market avenue.
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SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .**
Miss Delpha Mckinney committed suicide .*
Page 6: Louie Moad was killed .**
Ben Lamb died .**
Mrs. Susana Steury died .**
John Wutke died .**
John Bach died .**
Mrs. E. W. Landes died .**
John W. Smith died .**
James H. Mashburn died .*
Alva E. Latham died .**
Mrs. Nora B. Cook died .*
James Edward Strocke died .*
Kruse infant died .**
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Wright died .**
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pruit, 1234 St. Louis street went to Comanche, Okla., where Mr. Pruit's father died.
Marriage license at Hartville: J. S. Tone [?] of Lynchburg and Nora Dash of Springfield.
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Page 10: Sister Mary Adelaide of Elfindale is dead.'
Thomas Helton committed suicide .**
Kills Self After Quarrel With Niece Over 'Dates'
Bois D'Arc Woman Takes Fatal Dose of Poison After Dispute; Found When Girl Returns From Basket- ball Game
Remorse over a quarrel with her nelce. whom she thought should Istay at home and study Instead of having "dates". and despondency fover in health."were the : reasons assigned today for the suicide of Miss Delpha Mckinney. 38, of Bols D'Arc.
Miss Mckinney died at her home ! ut Bols D'Arc . at ) o'clock this morning after having taken a dose of polson which had been pur- chased for use lu disinfecting chicken house.
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casc. but decided that no formal inquest was necessary, since Lise Mckinney admitted having taken the poison. She lived for four hours before the dose proved fatal.
Dector Works Vainly Dr. A. E. Potter of Springfield was called as soon as it was discov- ered that Miss Mckinney had tak- i en the polson, but It was Impossi- Die lo counteract the effects of the
Helen, lund qiautreird on Thursday | · For 41.1 had ret.rund from n date' i
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Is a senior in the Boli D'Are high school und her ant believed that she should not have company on - stwo! nights. During the argu- iment the cider Miss Mckinney threatened to commit suicide. the girl amiri. .
Friday night' the here attended a basketball game. presumably sith young Mason, leaving her sunt at home alone. Another aunt. . Mrs. Louis West. enfied during the e:eu- Ing and was toid of the argument on Thursday by Miss Mckinney.
Promised to Explain
When Mrs. West Iet: abo ..: 8 o'clock. however. her sister prom- Ised not to take her own ute. An
I found her ount lying on a bed sut- Hering mensile of the elects of t:c wwitum :. .
Miss McKluney. is survived by i there are and the brothers. as trinas. Mas. firmy bravoure. Mrs. II. C. Suckow, and Mrs. Louis West. all of Bots D'Arc, and Will McKin- ney. who lives in Oklahoma, and who Is the father of Helen McKin- ney. und another brother who lives In Colorado
ter. Delle, why is dead now, had made a home for their muere after | the death of her mother, Mrs. Will Mckinney, several years ago.
THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD (No 21)
Before The Battle of Wilson Creek . .
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In order to understand the erenta that lend to the battle of
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