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GEORGE L. GRAIAM Funeral services for George [. Graham
a: 3 30 o'clock Sunday ! ! the First Spiritual !! church, followed be bartel in tirren Lawn reme: . ts
SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 31, 1929 -- NEWS and LEADER Easter Sunday
Page 3A: Mrs. Willa Mae Latham died .** Mrs. Sarah Jane Cowan died .** George L. Graham died .* Mrs. Sarah Ann Frady died .* Mary Frances Agee died .* Mrs. Matilda Beatie died .*
Page 1B: Marriage licenses issued.1
Page 2B: Mrs. Jessie May Divan, 20, sues to divorce Orin E. Divan. They were married February 10, 1929. Her maiden name was Gladden.
Page 3B: Louie Moad of Electa, Texas, died and was buried in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Monett.
Pete Reese died April 25 at Tyron, Okla. He was the brother-in-law of Mrs. F. N. Reese of Monett.
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Mr. J. D. Baker died at Crocker, Mo. His son is S. L. Baker of Newburg. Mrs. Susan Paris died Tuesday at Stotts City. She was a sister-in-law of
George Hobbs of Miller.
Naoma Proctor, 16, died Tuesday at the home of her parents Rev. Tom Proctor and wife at Grunfield. She was buried at Greenfield.
Page 4B: Joe Wisby died .**
Page 6B: Miss Norine Thompson and Mr. Eugene McCurry are engaged to marry .**
Page 7B: The entire family of Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Martin are here. Mr. Martin is seriously ill .**
Page 12B: Cards of thanks.'
THE WASTEBASKET 1
Into Which Are Often Tossed Scraps Which Are Well Worth Whllc
Joe Wisby la dead In Guthrie, Oklahoma. where he had resided fur many years, lie RAS 82 when the final summons came and closed an eventful life. He was prosecuting attorney of Webster county in early days aud represented the state in some famous criminal cases. Ho prac- ticed in Springfield also, lals most famous trial be- ing the Holand case, Charles, T. Nolandy an at- Ect-+'premimat 'family. wis fried for the murder of Sam Odell. Noland's cousin. Ed Noland, was at one timo treasurer of Missouri. Charles Noland's father was president of the Exchange bank when it was first estab- lished, but resigned and left Springfield Jong be- fort the bank went out of business. Charles Noland, having been ritv attorney and prominent lawyer. it was practically impossible to obtain counsel to assist Prosecuting Attorney J. A. Pal- terson without going outside the city. Joseph Wisby and James R. Waddill were employed finally to ald in the prosecution, Weddill residing at the time in Kansas City.
The killing was the result of a muilt in a Justice court, Noland being attorney in & cast against Odell. During the trial Odell was said to have threatened Noland, saying he would thrash the attorney. Noland replied "It will take .po microscope to find me." The Justice's office was in the bullding at College and Palton, the Kirby building, and when Noland reached the street. evidence went to show. Odell struck Noind. who fell to his knees and at once opened fire. striking Odell several Umes and inflicung iz'al wounds. The trial took pisce In the old courthouse on the Square and attracted great attention. BIL- ter speeches were made against the defei.dant by both Wisby and Waudill, which were always re- sented by the Noland family. Noland moved 10 St. Louis and had not been there long intl. he was knocked down by a policeman for asking rhy 1. man was under arrest. Noland did not shoot this time but he got even. He kept his car an the officer for a long time and. finding he Bent considerable money. 'arted an Investigation. IL Was discovered the ol.n' zab lrensliter of a po- lice rellef fund and was short. Through Noland's activity the off .. -- was sent lo .he penitentiars. Noland died long ago and about everything active- ly conn .- ted with the celebrated murder case has passed.
Bam Odell was one of the original characters of the rough and ready kind. Jolly. good natured. but had a temper. He was a shouting democrat and bellevert in celebrating. When there was a democratic victory and a parade given. Odell was always present with a cannon in n wagon, which he fired off from time to time as ine matchiers moved ou. ils unilinel; _. I. Sas the cause of much regret, being so tragic and so unnecessary.
A brother-in-law of Mra. P. N. - Reese of Monett, Pete Reese, died at his home in Tyron. Okla., Tuesday, April 26. -
The remains of Loule Moad of Electa. Texas, arrived Bunday evening. Funeral cedrices were held Monday afternoon' at Methodist church, con- ducted by Rev. C. O. Klingman of the Christian church of Electa, who was a special friend. Interment in L O. O. P. cemetery.
Naoma Proctor died zu ning after a short Liners Caf of ber parents. Rev. Tom" and wife at Orunfield, at the. - 18. Funeral services were Thursday at 2 p. m. ' Interacat: p: Greenfield cemetery. Meterand Fibo tor and family formerly resided boro And have the sympathy of the whole community.
The entire family of Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Martin. Sr .. 1851 North Main avenue, have been called to the bad -. side of their father, who to seriously ill at St. John's hospital. The daugh- ters from out of town are: Mrs. George MoDaniel. Mro. Lorraine Jost and Mrs. A. D. Wright, 8t. Louis: Mrs. Ernest Shallengerger. Milwaukee; Mra Mildred Ray, Mra. Hortense Mages and Miss Naomi Martin, Chicago. Mrs. Ruy, Mrs. Magee and Miss Naomi Martin were called from Havana. Cube, and Miami, Florida, where they were spending the winter months. The three sons of Mr. Martin, Mr. Ben Martin, Jr., Mr. Isaac Martin and Mr. Theodore Martin, all reside in Spring.
Norine Thompson To Be Married
Mr and Mrs Jones A The. 851 South Broadway avenue, an- Bounce the engagement of their daughter. Norlur, to Mr. Eugene Mc- Curry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. IL. Mc- Curry, 836 South Newton Avenue
The marriage will take place in the carly fall.
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WE WISH TO THANK our many friends. for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the sleknees and death of our dear_ husband and father. Mr. J. L. Hara. man of Walnut Grove, Mo.,- MRS. EDITH! HARMAN. Walnut Grove. Mo. MIBS ZORA HARMAN. Walnut Grove, Mu. MISS MARY FRANCIA HARMAN, Wal- nut Grove. Mo MRS. FLOSSIE MARTIN, Humansville, · Mo. DEAN HARMAN, Jah Grove, Mo. RUE HARMAN. Walnut Grove, Mo.
RUSH FOR EASTER WEDDING LICENSES
towns was indicated yesterday in the large number.of marriage licenses Smaed by Jack W. M.Kea" Greene bounty - recorder .:
Licenses were, issued to the fol- lowing couples:"
"Jack D. Russell, 21, Mountain Grove, "and Katherine M. Mantle. 21, ' also of Mountain Grove.
. M. L. Swearengin, 11, Springfield. and Eva Barnett, 28. Springfield. - Bert W. Hogard, 22. Gainesville. and Leah Derrick, 21. Lutlc, M.c. Julian Smith. 24. Springfield, and Mary . Bmith, 21. Springfield.
Lester Wommack, 30. Fair Grove. and Jennie King, 26, Fair Greve. Raymond E. Champion, 21. Stret- ford, and Dora E. Strentsch, 28. Springfield.
Ted Gann, 24, Springfield, and Thelma Mitchell, 21, Springfield.
2-CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIUM
IN LOVING MEMORY of our dear baby
win dopaited this life one yest Match 31. 1923.
lone one from us is gonei ++ Kade we loved is sulled. place is vacant In our home Which never can be filled.
Hate in the arms of Jeres, " Bafe'on His gentle breaat. There by. bis love o'er shaded
wdrby father,. mother.
unries and grandparents. MR. AND MRS FOSTER EVANS
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MIA. WILLA MAE LATHAM- yer wmf Mas Itham, 32. 507 North Nettleton avenue, died In"T Hospital here- yesterday after a brief Illness. She was IN. wir of.Alex. Latham, who died s week MED." She is survived by two children by a former marriage, Harold and Geraldine ·Bradley, and by two sisters, Mra Maggie .Dodenhammer and Mra. Luella Lingen- berg. both of Springfield, Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday. after- noon at the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home, followed by interment in the Potter cemetery cast of Springfield. The Rey- trend & C. Bechler will officiate.
MES. BARAN JANE COWAN
Funeral services for Mra Sarah Jane Cowan, 15. 725 Monroe street will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Center Point church, followed by interment in the cemetery there in charge of the T. Chafin Undertaking company of Ozark.
GEORGE L. GRAHAM
Services for George L. Graham ot be held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Pirat Spiritualist church, followed by Inter- ment in Green Lawn cemetery, in charge of J. W. Kungper. Mr. Orebam was T and resided at 411 East Lyan street.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Frady
Funeral .services for Mra darah Ana Prady. - 03. 64 . West State Arert, 10 . held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Methodist church at Brighton, followed by bartal in the parish cemetery in charge of J. W Klingner.
.. MARY FRANCES AGEE Funeral services for Mary Frances aged # montha, will be held at Marlonvins this afternoon at 1:30. under the direction of Starne's mortuary. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ager. the parents, reside a: 1419 West Phelps street.
. MRS. MATILDA SKATTE '
Funeral services for Mra Matilda Beatle, 86. of Rogersville, will be bold this after- boon at Rogersville; followed by burial to Palmetto cemetery in charge of the Rogersville Undertaking company.
HAWKS-We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for' their kindness, sym- pathy . and beautiful floral offeringa in the death of our beloved brother. John W. Hawas. We wish especially to thank Klinger Undertaking Co. and the Frisco shop boys.
MRS. IDA FIELDEN AND FAMILY.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 1, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Marriage license: Fred Ritchison, 47, of Strafford and Minnie Smith, 42, of Friley, Ark.
Page 3: There is a photo of the Drury college football team of 1896. [It gives their names: Lucian Smith, Wilbur Smith, Alfred Page, et al.]
Page 5: Mrs. Rebecca McCracken Laptad died .** Mrs. Lora R. Mobberly died .** Aaron Hill died .**
Page 10: There is an article about the Bolivar Free Press .**
Page 11: The History of Springfield #28 **
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THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD (28)
End of the Civil War
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Marmaduke ordered the confederate carniry to dismount and attack in that manner, another fatal mistake. The sun- fedorates reached the south and southwest part of town and some of the hottest fighting was in a graveyard in that part of town which has long since been abandoned. The monuy, menta provided protection for the soldiers. The confederates were oventually driven back and evening found the federals still in possession of the towc, expecting another attack tho following day. It never came as the confederatea moved away to the southeast.
Now that the danger was over and the toun saved by cripples and volunteers. the federal government seut renforcements to Springfield. The town also was the harboriox place of many refugees, who came from all over southwestern Missouri, bringing little or no money with them. As a result there was a great deal of suffering in the town the winter of 1862-63. A mild winter saved many from freezing to death. 1
By January 1. 1864, It was found that 1387 Greene county men had entered the service of the government. This did not count the great number en- listed under the stars and bars. The draft quota had been gone over by 892 men. There was little fighting after the battie of Springfield around this sec- tion except a few guerrilla raida. In politica the town and county had had a change of heart, for the 40 votes cast for the republican candidate. in ₾
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On April 9, 1965, news was received of ire's surrender and the town celebra ... .. === .: the confederate government came a month later and the veterans of both sides began coming home. The wearied men wore glad enough that all was over and, although a few cases were known where the war and a man's views of it caused trouble. for the most part everyone was glad enough to forgive and forget.
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Aals Post-Dispatch recently raked up some Fold "events . of southwest Missouri In connection dth. the Bolivar Free Press, which is one of the oldest papers in this section. The "Port-pasitit says that for 38' years' Joe W. ... Ararebr. amp.at the veteran. republican editora For Hisbury, bee sat in the editor's chair and directed the publishing 'of his weekly news- puber, the Free Press, In the county seat of Polk county. The Free Press will bo 61 yeare old this spring, and his service as its editor Js longer than that of all of the other editora of the paper combined. When conditions follow- ing the Civil war had settled, a group of Doll- rar citizens felt that they wanted a paper to record county news events. They bought a printing outfit, and hirad a Springfield printer to take charge. This printer collected money for subscriptiona and legal notices and then skipped out, leaving Bolivar .backers to pay debts that he had Incurred. Undaunted, Capt. W. M. Delaplain and & young lawyer. J. Edgar Genton, were put In charge. With no newspaper experience, they ran the paper for a time. and then it was sold to an experienced newspaper man from Memphis. Tean., Col. James Dumars.
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The father of the Bolivar publisher was one of the landmarks of the Ozarks and once rep- resented the Springfield district in congress. James Domars, mentioned as a Memphis printer. weltad in Springttetd Itter he left Bolivar and was register of the laud office hora. His son, R. : Dumars, ; was the original band- master of Springfleid and was a musician of bizb ability. The Dumare band furnished all -the -band muslo for the city for many years .. led all parades and won many .prizes. Mr. Domars Inter located in carthage nod look chareg of the Carthage Light Guard band and
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wore the showy uniform of the militia com- panies of those days. Mr. Dumars ftnally do- :ated in California, where he died. several years ago. His brother, Horace, located in New York after leaving Sprlugfield nud wrote several suc- cessful plays. The name Dumars, which once meant so much to Springfield, has disappeared "as have many other pioneer Dames which were 'once a hourchold word.
DEATHS
MRS .LEBLOCA M. LAFTAD Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Cracken Lapted. 80. will be held at the bome ef her daughter. Mra. Frank V. Coolon. 1891 Bouth Fremont avenue, after ! whles the body #ff be "sent to Topeks. Kan., for burial. Mra Laptad died Sun- day: morning' at the home of ber son, W H. Laptad, at Pomona, Mo. Mra. Albert Lardle, Kansas City, Is another daughter.
MRS. LORA R. MORBERLY
The body of Mrs. Lors Ro Mobberly, 81. : whe dled Banday at the home of her son, H. P. Mobberiy, 1131 East Elm street, will be sent to Longview. Taz., from the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home today for funeral services and burial thera Tuesday. Thres other sons survive. as follows: Ssmuel 8 .. Ex. Louis; M. B. Amarillo, Tex., and Ed D. Pilot Point, Tex.
AAROX WILL
A private funeral will be held at the Alms Lohmeyer funeral home Tuesday aft- i arnoon for Aaron HIUl. 91. Fair Orove. route , 3. Interment Will follow iu Greenlawn cemetery. . Harry Broton will sing at the ! survived by his wife and two daughters and two sona. 1
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 11: Mrs. Rebie Anderson sues to divorce A. M. Anderson. They were married March 25, 1923. They have a baby daughter Maudine.
Mrs. Ethel Lindsey sues to divorce George Lindsey. They were married November 6, 1901.
Page 14: Birth reported .** Mrs. Lydia J. Keene died .* Mrs. Mary E. Robords died .** William N. R. Dillon died .* Mrs. C. C. Potter died .**
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BIRTHS.
Mr. and Max M O Partner of De- troit, Mich., announce the birth of a daughter .. Patricia.Lee. on.March- 17. Mra, Fortuer was formerly. Miss Opal Alezander of Springfield and is a sister of Mrs. W. N. Renfro, 1501 Pennsylvania avenue.
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MRS. LYDIA J. KLENK Funeral services for Mri. Lydia J. Keene. 61 were bold ;hir afterhour at !! Kite- ner chapel with the Reverend N G BE- tow officiating. 'Interment followed in Uroen Lawn cemetery ... Hri Kerne is sur- "ived by aix . denghiers and one con. a. and . Mrs Alla Arthur. Springfield. Mts. Frances Minimem. Stealing Kan: Mine Minple Weaver. Tulsa, Okfa .: Miss Pearl' Peley, Sapulpa, Okle .: and John Weaver. Hartville, Mo.
THE HISTORY OF SPRINGFIELD (29)
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Springfield grieved with the rest of the ballon wben tho news of Lincoln's asuassi- nation reached have. On April 18, 1x45 funeral acrylces wera held for the diatin -. . gulshed dead and the town draped in mourn- Ing. Most of the stures closed.
The early reconstruction daye la Spring. field found a rough clement intesting the Inwn and it was necessary lo start @ crunade acalost vice. In 1866 Inwlexaneyn was rent- front and many murdere committed. The most notorious of theso was the death of i tauld Tutt at the bands of Wild Hill Illekoh. July 21. 1865. Eventually an organization . Hed the "Regulators" took the law into their owu hande and puolshed criminals even to death. Some of the soldlors contributed in the general unrest at times. However, the soldiers were being mustered out of the nerv. ke on fest os possible and the Int federal Irit Springfield September 23. ISG3.
The town progressed rapidly after the war. l'itizens of the town bought the St. Lonf- telegraph las from the government. Den arIflera appeared. comlug from all points of the compass. Two new banks obtained . har- ters, the First National bank of Springfield on November 16, 1865, and the Green County National bank, February 2. 1864. In November 1. 1846. the town's popiti WG4 3.663. On February 15. 1.st the -Springfield-Public library opened Its doors 10 the public. The Springfield Leader made It appearance on April 4. 1867. Herconstruction days In Springfield were prosperous.
In July. IS67. Mr. W. M .Goodyear, sett out by the government, came to oversee the . moving of the bodies of the federal dead from Wilson' creek to the cemetery established here by the py.er ..... .. motivast of town. The confederatu cemetery was established Just south of it. The latter cemetery wad obtained by wale ription he the Confederate Harlal association. 1n 1822 it was takce wwwer by thu es Confederates at their reunion at Sedalla. A stone wall separated the two reineterles but at the ciose of the 19th con- tury a guleway was made and the gorera- inent now takes care of both. ...
MRS. MARY E. ROBORDS
E. Funeral services for Mra. Mary Robords, 84, who died Sunday 10 Los Angeles, Calif .. will be held here Thurs- day afternoon at 3:3 o'clock ot the bome of her daughter Mre Orin Patterson, 1125 Benton avenue. Burtal will follow in Maple Park cemetery la charge of the Alme Lohmeyer funeral home. Mrs. Robords, who was the widow of K. M. Roborda, is survived by four daughters and one son as follows: Mrs Orin Pat- terson. Springfield: Mre James Jennison. Tulat. Okla .: Mrs James Clapper. Kealla. Howali: Mra. Wallace Emerson, Los Ar- geles, at whose home she died: and D Robards. Los Angeles
WILLIAM N. H. DILLON
Funeral services for Wilitam N. R Dil'on. 41. will be held at Starnes mortuary at 2 30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon t'in the Reverend Lewis M Hair ." Intarmeut will follow in Natica .. ceme- tery He died Sunday in the gor .. . ment base hospital at Fort Lyon. Colr . . 13 survived by m sister. Mrs J & ...... "1" lives 10 Nebraska, and & brot: .:. Fate Dillon, of Northalew. Mo. ...
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MRS. C. C. POTTE ..
Funeral services for Mra. C. C Potter. as. who died Monday it be home Deaf LJodenlure lake. not far frow Ozark. win te held at 2 o'clock Wedoreda: - ternoon at Linden . - metery, near the Prir bom. She was to: mother of Dr & e . Potter of Springfield, and of th .: S. .; hiers. as follows. Hrs. William Reed and Mrs. Wiliam Forgery. both of Osart: and Mrs N B Lemon, Sparta, Mo. The husband and four sisters also survive The sisters are Mrs Anderson Owen. Mrs 8am Pleider. Mrs. James Caldwell, and Mrt. Charles Cialloway. al: of Oorlogtiek. Mra Potter was born in Christian county, but she had lived most of her It!e in Greene connty
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 2: James A. Reed, 20, sues to divorce Isabelle Reed, 18. They were married November 1, 1928, at Eureka Springs, Ark. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. J. F. McCaffrey. The groom is the son of C. H. Reed.
Mrs. Mary Robords died .**
Page 3: Joseph R. Tunnell and Mrs. Loula Jolly were married.
Page 8: Mrs. Mary E. Robords died .**
Nelson Baker died .** Chistian infant died .** [Christian ?? ] Horace Winbourne Thompson died .** Mrs. Eloise M. Horton died .** Mrs. Martha M. Griffin died .* Miss Ethel Buckner died .*
Page 9: Card of thanks .*
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FRIEND PAYS TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARY ROBORDS
I. D. Merritt, Springfield attorney, and an intimate friend of the family. today paid the following tribute to Mrs. Mary Robords, whose body will be. brought to Springfield tonight for- burial:
"in the death of Mra. Mary Roborde. who passed from this life ol: Sunday while visiting her daugh- ter In Los Angeles, many in this city have lost for awhile a friend whose memory will long be cherished in lov- Ing remembrance. Mra. Robords was Iwith In 1844 at Avora. New York and came to this city with her husband, the late E. M. Roborda, In 1888 and bad lived here for the past. 48 years. "'S :: Robords had a keen mind, a rudy wit and a heart big enough to. take in everyone In trouble or sorrow. Her sympathy found expres- alon not alone In worde of help and comfort, but in deeds.that made this old world a little better and happier for hier having lived. Surrounded by her loved ones and cheered by the love and respect of all who knew her. alle quietly passed from the busy scenes of this life to the City where the many mansions be to the reward of those who are faithful in the cause of Christ and humanity."
Mountain View
Banker Marries " For Third Time
WEST PLAINS. April 3 .-. Joseph; R. Tunnell, well known Mountain View banker, who a "low years ago Hrufed In a very " sensational · divorce . ettis here, and who the day following the gianting of ale alvores vas married ·to 'Mrs. "Berthe -atewerner. of . Mouu. this View, was again married in west Plains : Saturday. : Ris . latest : bride una until Asturday. Mrs. Loula Jolly of West Plains. The marriage cere. mony was said by 'Probate Judg: J. V Hamery In his office I.e.e.
When Tunnell was divorced from tila menin wife, Mrs. Mary Tunnell a few years ago. Mr. Tunnell naincd Mrs. McNerne, as one of the wonen who had broken up her home. Miry; MrNerney had Just been granted a di- varre from her first husband, and she and Tunnell Immediately motored to » neighboring county end were'inare Tied. . However, their matrimonial Dntk AnA wig wreckeit, and at the February, term of Howell county cir- . eult court this year Tunnel! - secured another divorce:
Tunnell gare his age here Saturday at 67. while hta new bride gave her @KO 47.
. Mit. Jolly was the widow of the Jate Ben Jolly, who lost his life in the explosion disaster here. She and . Jolly had been separated for several years before. Jolly's death. -
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"The electivo of November, 1868, was a land- slide for the republican so far as the town of Springfield and Greene county was concerned. Grant opposed Seymour and as Grant waa the republican. be won. The county gave Grant )1"] votes to Beymour's :40. I'nder the Drake amendinent. an att forbidding auy cx-t'onted- erate or aympathizer to vote, many of those of voting age were disfranchised and many Spring- There was littte ill- treflux ta"this election. The county's population at !!: : : : == was given out at 13.000.
Springfield now looked to the northweat at the oncuining Kansas City and Mooiphie rail- road, hoaded thla way. Whlio all were anxious for the railroad to pasa through Springfield. ttererthainaa & bond Jaane of $400,000 for the railroad was defeated by a narrow margio in November, 1869. la tho muimmer of 1870, how. ever. the question of bonds came up again and lin one seemed to fight the idea. Tho court. In full meaalon, made the subscription with the agreement that no money would be paid until the road reached the hordere of the county. This declalon later on caused many legal battlea but eventually the decision of the court beld.
The Atlantio and Pacific railroad finally reached Springfield from Bt. Louis. On April 31. 1870, the first locomotive recebed town. Because of some disagreemanta between sous ef the eitisent and the railroad officials, the road bulli Ita dapot a mile north of the equara and furthermore, built Its own town. The town was what was later known as North Spring- field. The openlox ceremonies for the railroad were held Mav 3. 1870 when an excursion train from St. Louis arrived. The train came In and with it. the first sight some people had ever had of a locomotive, countryman coming from miles around to ibe celebration. On May 19, 1870 a regular schedule was established between here. and St. Louis. Springfield's popefallon at that time was 5,814.
MISS 1 1111. RICKSER M. . 1.1lat Ba. kurt. 24, who died 1.@ Tueaday, Is aurvived by her father and mother. Mr and Mra. R F. Huekner. rural route ); Fait Cirove, and by one brother und twn' afstora, au Inllows: Ralph, Fair. ttowe Are Raymond Foley. Springfield: and Ming Pauline. Fair those. Funeral aerricea shi be held at 10 o'clock Thura- dav morning at Rasa chapel, 10 miles northeast of, Springfield, Inllowed by in- torment in the ceinelery there directed by J W. Kiinguer.
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