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county collector Mr Callaway was boril in North Carolina, but he moved to Mis- souri with his parents in 1856. He was a farmer and stockman, and was one of those persons who watched from a dis- lance the tornado which destroved Marah- field in 1880. Besides Dr Callaway. an- other son. Lawrence . A Callaway of Chile. South America, and two daugliters. ALL .. J. 8. Kewiman and Mrs. Eva Yates of Marshfield. survive. Funeral services were beld at the Christian church at Marshfield at 3:30 o'clock tids afternoon, followed by interment in the Marshfield cemetery beside the grave of Mrs. Calloway. who died a few weeks ago The McMahan Undertaking company. of Marshfield had charge of arrangements.
MRS. NANNIE E. WARD
Funeral xervices for Mrs Nannie E Ward, To. of Fordiand, rural route 1. will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon a! Panther Valley chape ;. 20 miks ci! of Springfield, followed by interment 111. the cemetery there Mrs Ward died Bun- day night at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Clifford J. Ashcraft, 575 South Doll !- mon avenue. Springfield Other children ! surviving aro Mrs. Maude Witte and Mist Chloe Ward of Fordland. Mra Della Frank of Chettanongs. Tenn . Mrs. June Nease of Marshfield. and Claude Werd of Fordland The husband. Ben Ward. a brother, Morton Wommack of Strafford. and & alster. Mrs. Margaret Barb of. La Mean. N. M. als) suriye. There are seven Grandchild-en end one great -grandchild
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arrangements.
MRS. MARGARET J. MORTON
Funeral services for Mrs. „Margaret J. Morton, 52 who died Sunday at her home. 3116 North Summitt avenue. will be held at it o'clock Tuesday morning, at Mount Pleasant chapel. insured b. Interment In the cemetery there She is survived hv their anne. J A. Charles, and Gay. all of Springfield, and Thomas of Willard There are three daughters. Mrs. Mallte i Ryan of Springifeld. Mrs Lula Daugherty of Wood River. Il . and Mrs Mattie Straf- ford of Columbia. Kan J. W. Klingner 16 i in charge of funeral arrangements
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TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 14, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Miss Erma Werner and Billie Groves eloped .**
Marriage license: Roy Carson, 20, of Springfield and Lela Besdaul, 21, of Afton, Okla.
Page 7: The inquest into the death of Willie Gray has been postponed.
Page 14: Leon Clippard died .**
Joe Hinkle died .**
Daniel E. Bloxsom died .**
Page 16: There is an item about the Kissee family .**
YOUNG NURSE ELOPES; POLICE AID IS SOUGHT -
Mr. and Mrs. George Werner, of about 11:30 o'clock." the Werner 834 West Commercial street, today were "worried alck" because Erma Werner, their 18-year-old daughter, a nurse at a hospital here, eloped last night with Billle Groves, 17.
Just before retiring last night at
The · Wastebasket mo Which are often tossed things Jyell worth while.
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Ben Kisses, killed the other day In Taney coun- -17 .. Was a'woerober of the Alexander Kimee family . which played an Important part in the early af- bitrs'of Taney county. Alexander Klasee wen a real character of the Ozarks of 50 years ago. When quite an old man he came In Springfield and said he wanted to get married and the bride must be about "[ryln' size." He wus several times married sod hed the usual luck when Derember merges with May. Kisseo Mille was his hoine and he was considered a man of wealth. lle con. cefved a scheme to move the county seat of Taney county to Kisseo Mills. Ruoning lato Lawrence Carroll. « newspaperman. one day who wan in Tammy county on a buninn trip from Brooklyn in Jost anywhere. Kissee Induced Carroll to get out " paper at Klases Mille. the obfeel and general astore thereof being to move the rnunly seat. Walls Carroll was in a state of complete bank- ruptey he was a brilliant writer and he entered into the fight with great enthusiasm. His writ. Info attracted .anulderalle attention and kilence used in an niet the ingente and read them the larmere. He would open up by saying "Mr. C'ar- coll lent me his' hand in write thia." But the county sest was not ninved and the Kisseo dream bizzled out Garret name to Spangled werkend bere for several years. then went In St. Louis where he worked on the Pont Dispatch and dird vor aro.
family was visited by another nurse from the hospital who delivered a note to them from their daughter. Opening the note, which was written In Erma's own hand, the | mother and father discovered that i the two juveniles had left the city In the youth's Buick sedan. Mr. and Mrs. Werner, according to another daughter, immediately went to cen- tral police station where they "laid the case before Chief Pike."
The note written by the young bride-to-be definitely stated that they intended to go-to St. Louis Her parents doubt this statement, how- ever, and may they think such a statement was made by the girl "Just in throw them off the trall. . Mra. Werner said this morning that she will seek to annull the marriage as soon as the couple is treced. She professed to know nothing of young Groven
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DEATHS
LEON CLIPPARD
Funeral services for Leon Clippard. 47. manager-examiner of the Springfield Clearing House 'association who died sud- denly Sundey night at his home 687 Loren street. were held this afternoon at 2 O'clock at the Alma Lohmever funeral home. with the Reverend Frank Nett offi- ciating The body will be shipped to- right to Mr Clippard's former home in Cape Girardeau county for interment -
JOK HINKLE
Funeral services for Joe Hinkie. 71. who died Sunday morning at his home. 3500 North Delaware avenue. will be held at the Klingner funeral chapel at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, followed . by Inter- ment 10 Green Lawn cemetery ..
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DANIEL I. BLOXSOM
Daniel E Bloxsom. 81. father of Mrs. J. W. Burles. of dug Bouth Jefferson avenue. was buried Saturday In Houston. Trass. his home ut,, following his death earlier in the week. according to word received here Mr. Bloxsom past commander of the Gray lodge No 329, A. P and A :: and part emeritus com- inander of Rutten commander No 2. He was also a member of Arabia temple and rast patron of Ransford chapter O F. S He is survived by one and. Edgar Blox- som. president of the Houston Casket company. by three daughters. and ten grondchildren.
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Mra. J. J Barrett has announced the marriage of her daughter. for! De Friess. to Mr. Milton Bohring of Chicago. 111. The marriage mere teadt in 8' Inus MAN'S Mr'and Mra Bobring will make their home in
at the Hotel Blatter
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .**
Page 2: Claud Stacey and Olive Marple are to be married .**
Page 7: Miss Erma Werner and Billie Groves were married.
Page 12: George P. Gammon died .** Louis LeDuc died .*
Mrs. Maggie Lyman died .**
Bridegroom Sent Away, Girl Locked In Room
Mr. and Mrs. George Parten, of 534 Went Commercial street, parents of Erma Werner. an 18-year-old nurer who eloped to Mount Vernon last Monday and married Billie Groves. 17. of 1002 . West Thoman street, are "till intent on haring the marriage annulled.
The Werner family. it is under- stood, has never, since first learning of the young couple's desire to be married. been very friendly toward young Groves. Her parents took the girl away from him, locked her in a room, and ordered the bridegroom away soon after they returned yes- terday afternoon to the amall . Com- mercial street grocery store operated by Mr. Werner.
Erma explained that she and Blile had gone to Mount Vernon, and not to St. Louis as she had first told ber | parents, where they obtained a license and were married. It was anld This morning at the Lawrence county re- corder's offire that the tuo were mar- tied there early Tuesday morning by the Reverend A. L. Mosby, pastor of a Mount Vernon church.
Early this morning the - bride left her home with Milis Florence Parten: of 1539 North Missouri avenue, ac- cording to a report from the Werner home. Mrs. Thomas F. Parten. moth- er of Muss. Florence said the two girls voiced their intention of motoring to Rogersville this morning.
Young Groves, according to Miss Anna Werner. Erma's older alster. has not telephoned nor called at the Wer- ner residence unce he was chamed away yesterday afternoon. She siso said the! her parents will take steps
to have the marriage annulled within i the next few days
The bride was not a nurse at the Springfield Baptist hospital, as pre- vously reported.
MARRIAGE LICENSE TO OLIVE MARPLE
A license to marry Claud Stacey. 27. of Hartville, was obtained at the enurt house here this morning by Olive Marple. 17-year-old daughter of Mrs Mary Mi:p'e. 954 Enst Lynr. street
It was only a year and a half ago that citizens of Springfield quickly raised a fund and built Mrs. Marple's cozy little residence after the home which she had built was destroyed by fire. A widow, the mother had in support her daughter and a younger son by manual labor.
Stacey and his bride-to-be wtahed to be married this morning by Coun- , ty Judge J. W. Tippin, but Judge Tip- pin was not present when they ob- tained the license. They left the court house In search of a ustice of the peace.
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Doris De Friese Weds Mr. Bobring -
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DEATHS
GEORGE P. GAMMON
Cod Hemen 24 nº 710 North Jefferson avenue. died Inte Incoda: all- "rnoon a: his home after a long illn. s He is survived by hu wife. Mrs. Sarah Gammon. and by two sons and two daugh- tera. Burial will take place in the Ne- urnal centers unde the direction of J W. KIIngher
MRS. MAGGIE LYMAN
Word has been received here by J L. lumen of the death of his sister:lar Mrs. Maggio Lyinan. 1639 East Setrath street. Long Beach. Cahf Funeral acry. Ices were at' Long Beach Tuesday. Mrs. Lyman is survived by her husband. J 1, Lyman, and a daughter. ... ....... Jenkins, of Long Beach They forn; . : Isee In Springfield and Mr. Lyman lo t rcar estate business.
LOUIS LE DI'C Louis Le Duc. 63, of 911 South Firmont avenue. died at his home late Tuesday following a cerebral hemorrhage. He 1: survived by his wife and two daughters. Edith and Blanche. His mother. M:s. Nancy Le Duc. 905 South avenue, and five brothers and sisters, as follows, also sur- vive: Frank of Arkansas. John of Lead- Ville. Colo .: Homer of Aurora. Mo : MISS Effle Le Duc of Springfield and Mrs. Ber- tha Actor of New Jersey. Funeral serv- Ices will be held at the residence Thats- day afternoon at 3 o'clock, followed by Interment In Maple Park cemetery in charge of the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home. Dean Carl B. Swift of Dru:v co !- lege will officiate. assiated by the Reverend C. Emerson Miller.
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Everette Bricker. 23. Springfield. and Ruth Stauffer, 21. Quaphw. Okla. Sam Wilkerson. 22. and Alta -- Israel. 19. both of Springfield. 1
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Divorces granted .**
Marriage license: Reuben Long, 59, and Annie Starr, 38, both of Oilton, Okla.
Page 2: George L. Ryan committed suicide .** Page 14: Sherman Kelley died .** George P. Gammon died .*
Man Take's Poison After Losing Wife And Is Found Dead
Butolde by. drinking polson has the .: cause of the death of George [ .. Ryan. 48, whose rody was found lule Wednesday after- noon at his home, Dvd Wert Copeland street, by a brother, Fred O. Ryan.
Dr. Murray C. Stone. Greene county coroner. decided no formal inquest was necessary. A glass tumbler into which a quantity of the acid had been poured was found on A chair near the bed on which the man was lying, partially dressed. and a bottle half filled with tic liquid was on the floor nearby.
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seen by neighbors about 5 n'clark Tuesday afternoon. Dependency vier a recent separation from his wife was. blamed for his action.
Bealdes his wife, Mrs. Violet Ityanı he i survived by his parents, Mr .. and Mrs. Jerome Ryan, of Willard. and six brothers and sisters. all of !
Springfield, as follows: Mrs Max Bit . ler. Mrs. F. M. Dysart. B. F .. . R. W F. V. and B H HAAn.
Burial will be In Robberson 1'i1.' . cemetery Friday morning in charge . J. W. Klingncı.
DEATHS
SHERMAN KELLEY
Sherman Kelle". 62 died at his home n' rural route a cast of Springfield : the Cherry street road. Wednesday alt- ernoon He is survived br his wife. Mrs. Mary Kelley : one sister. Mrs. Viola Coomba. Fayetteville. Ark .. and one daughter. Mr. A D Rose of Springfield. Funeral services will be held under the direction of the Alma Lohmeyer funeral home.
GEORGI: P. GAMMON
Funeral services for George P. Gam- mon. 84. of 710 North Jefferson avenue. who died Tuesday at his home. were held at 2:30 o'clock today at the Klingner funeral chanel, followed by Interment in the National cemetery.
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DIVORCE COURT CARRIES TOUCH OF 'MODERNISM'
Only One .Old-fashioned' Ex- ception as Broken Hearts Are Paraded
MOST PLAINTIFFS GIRLS
No Atmosphere of Sadness or Regret Apparent Among Joking Crowd
BY HELEN LAVERTY
Casually parading before a crowd- rd. curious court room hearts ap- perently not much damaged. the deven-odd women granted ditorce ¡in Judge John Schmook's court this inorning unconsciously. perhaps. presented one of the more striking Argumente' against marriage.
As they related their sordid tales - and left the, witness chair smiling. sometimes joking with friends, one observer known .to be conservative commented: "Talk about men not Getting married 50 years from now . von couldn't blame them for not cutting married even now. after ;rring this."
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Only One Anke Allmany
There was no atmosphere of sad- . now that romances were ended-no -- sense of any sacredness in the mar- bates bring dissolved. Instead re- list at restored liberty, with only occasional flashes of bitterness ::
-nantly denied to the judge that . there was any possibility of recon- ciation.
An Interesting -perhaps sigalft- Sont-suggestion of -modernin, was that with one "old-fashioned"ezt populus. the wires did not area and wny allmom. . Freedom somml quite to satisfy them; and most of them testified that they are now
themmeine vam
Married Two Weeks
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One of the youngest was Jessie. .May: Divan. only 20. who .married Orla E. Divan on February 10 of un year and lived with him exact- ly two weeks, until. February 24. A alim. blue-eyed girl, with'a brief blue dress and red tie and, tan hat and cont. she told Judge Schmook that living with her husband for two weeks had so ruined her health that she had to go to the hospital ! for dh appendicitis operation. She testified that he was "fussy, quer- reisome, and abusive." and that her !
worry of evading hill-collectors who continuously hounded him.
Will It Be Leason
She had known lum for ir.c or six months before ahe married him. she said. He had told her that he had been married before; but after ahe married him, she said. he denied this, but was wont to relate to her : his "affairs" with other women.
An her friend, Vera Smith. took : the stand as a character witness. Judge Achmoon asked her. Do you think this will be a lesson to her?" "Yes." said the girl.
"Let it be one to all of us," com- mented the judge.
Mrs. Divan was granted her di- vorce, and the restoration of her maiden name, Jessic May Gladden.
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One Given Allowance
Allena Mae . Buchanan, 23, asked and was granted $25 a month all- mony along with her divorce. She testified that she had no nicans of support, but also testified that .she 18 working. She was awarded $50 attorney's fec as well, and her malden name of Allena Mae Jen- nings was restored to her.
She was a slim, youthfut figure In a dark suit and small hat which simulated smartness. She said she married . Paul Buchanan in April. 1925, and that they were separated in Septetiber, "1928." During their marriage," she said, he drank .to exé coss. and left her for weeks at a Lime without writing her or provid- ing for her support. He makes $125 a month and a commission working
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for an oll company, she said. All Uncontested Cases
All the cases this morning were uncontested.
Another very youthful complain -! ant was Eva E. Butler, who asked. her freedom from Leonard L. Butler - on the charge that he was quarrel- some, abusive, failed to work or to ; provide for her, and that he was "cruet. in that he no longer cared for her."
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' Wlic :: I was sick." Mrs. Butler said. "he took me honte to my mother's, and told me I could stay there.'
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"EVA G. . Horn. , small blonde waitress, was awarded a· divorce. from' George W. Horn, whom she married four years ago. He is now serving a sentence In federal peni- tentiary on a liquor charge. Val Mason, representing Mrs. Horn. pleaded that her husband "is no ac- count in the world. Judge."
Says Wife Drank
Two men were granted divorces -Benjamin Bennett from Patricia M. Bennett; and C. E. Ware from Emma Warc. Bennett said that within a month after his marriage January, 1927, his wife began going out at night against hta protest, and also began drinking.
Ware said that after 13 years of marriage, hla wife deserted-him "for no cause at all." They were married In November. 1912, and separated in September. 1925.
The judge asked Ware !! he had made any effort to persuade his wife
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Charges Abandonment
Hrs. Rebie Anderson was awarded a divorce from A. M. Anderson when `the robarged "that he had : Ab her Sive juan ago, jearing hat aloos and unprovided for with a baby just a month old. the hasn't heard from him aince .she said. The two were married in March, 1923, and separated just a year Ister. & ....
. After she had related bis desertion. the judge naked her. "How did you 'treat him while you were married?" "I always stayed at liome. she said. "I did the best I could." :- 8be bas
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supported herself and her baby by working in factories and poultry houses, character witnesses testified. She was given the custody of the baby. Maudine, with her divorce.
One a School Teacher
Faith R. Combs, of Ozark, was gir- en a divorcé from Leslie Combe, and custody of their year-old child, Albert Edgar, on a charge of desertion. They were married in December. 1923. end separated' In September. 1927. abe said. She has been teaching school to support herself and baby.
Two marriages of much longer standing also were dissolved. Roxie May Dean was given a divorce from Thomas Dean on charges of desertion and non-support. They were marri- ed in 1907. and separated" la"1017. Mra. Dean said her husband bas pro -. ided.nothing; for -ber support since their separation. She is employed at St. John's hospital; and he is employ - ed it the tuberculosis Hospital
at Mount Vernon.
After 25 Years
Mrs. Mae Martin, who had lived with Isaac P. Martin for more than 25 years before the; separated last September, was one of the ich wollte !! asking separation who still wore her wedding ring-an old-fashioned orie. a wide flat band of yellow gold. Most of the younger girla wore their dia- mond engagement :ings; but not the !: wedding rings.
Mra. Martin, a thin woma disnplay- Ing considerable quiet bitterness, said that her husband had "associated with another woman againat her ob- Jection:" had frequently staysd away from home all night: and had told her that he hated her ,and that "if she didn't go, he ao :.: d "
She testified thai during their en- tire marriage. "I treated hi mthe very best I could."
Chief Q. C. Pike, of the Springfield police department. was a character witness for her. He said he had known her for 12 years, and visited In her home, and that she was a "very good" woman.
Other Decrees Granted
Stella A. Murdock, 10. from Monroe Murdock of Chicago, abuse Mildred Werd. 21, @ student at State Teachera. college, from John a. Ward. de- sertion."
Mallesa Heover from Oud H. Hoover. bomuppett and abuse.
Mattle. L. Fancber trom David L: Pancher
from LawMod
Als : MO. troppo Either Kad from
Holdren+
Lloyd Klingensmith from Lid
smith.
Esther Keltner from Ouy Keltner.
- Beusle Klle from Orvall A. Kile.
Meredith.Barage from Dan B. Garage. :
Harriet B. Summers from Virgil F. Sum- mera.
Gladys Wade from Raymond Wade.
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Other Decrees Granted
Stella A. Murdock, 19. from Monroc Murdock of Chicago, abuse.
Mildred Ward, 21. @ student at State Teachers. college. from John 8. Ward. de- sertion.
Malissa Hoover from Gust H. Hoover. nonsupport and abuse. Mattie L Fancher from David L.
Fancher
Alma May. Faulkner from Lawrence from. LAWAN Father Hid from In
Holdren.
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Lloyd Khagensmith from Lydia Klingen- smith.
Kather Keitner from Gur Kritner. Besdie Kilo from Orvall H. Kile.
Meredith. Savage from Dan .. B. Garage ... Harriet B. Summers from Virgil F. Sum-
mers. Gladys Wade from Raymond Wade.
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Mrs. T. C. Pennell was killed .**
Page 6: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Walker, 1418 North Clay avenue, announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth Moore Walker to Clarence Muehlhausen of Lowell, Ark., on April 28
Page 7: Harry P. Williams died .**
Page 11: Mrs. Arbaleta Taylor of Ash Grove divorced William H. Taylor and her maiden name Harris was restored. She charged that he was not divorced from his first wife.
Page 20: Charles H. Mathena died .**
Sherman Kelley died .**
George L. Ryan died .**
O. D. Hanger died .** Charles Burdett died .**
Drury college was founded in a house on the southwest corner of Benton and Central .**
Page 24: A son Samuel Richard Bockman was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bockman, 431 Hovey street.
DEATHS
CHALLMS IL · MATHENA
. Charles HL. Matbena. 65-year-old farmer TAHtieron rural route '10. near Spring- Held died Thursday night at his bonie. Mais sarmed by his wife and by one Momsp. C. C. McGre of Pine Bluff.' Ark. TTO Heters also, survive, as follows: Mrs. Law Orren, Manlee. Ind .: Mra. Ida Bans, NA Warm, ind; and Mra Nina Smithi. WarmT. Ind. Burial will take place in Ocen Lawn cemetery In charge of J W. Kitart. Funeral arrangements are 111- complete.
GEORGE L. RYAN Paperal servues tor George I .. Ryan, 48. www. was found dead Wednesday at his hon at 93 Went Copeland street. were beid this morning st Robberson Prairie chapel. followed by Interment in the ormatery there in charge of J. W. K!ing -
HARRY P.
WILLIAMS
Harry P. Willanis. (22, died early this morning it the home of his father .- Fred
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brothers did a sister Baltimore. Md : Chori .r. Detroi: F!n.d.
Kansas City' Len- om^ and 7,-1d3
Hughlett, Cleveland ments are in charte of derising company .
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RHERMAN KELLEY
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Paperal vrvices for Sherman Kelley. 62. dked Wednesday at his ho:ne on GANTry street road. zete held this after- moos at Line Åima Lohmeyer funeral home. with the Reverend E. C. Bechler official- Harry Bruton sang Interment took Soo in Green Lawn cemetery.
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O. D. HANGER af services for. O. D. Hanger. . 6 salud Wednesday at his home. 1018 | Broadway. after a long illness, will ---- - OSM at 2. Velock Saturday afternoon StaroY's wortuary chapel, followed by meat in East Lawn cemetery.
CHARLES BORDETT
od was received bere today of the off Ubarles Burdett, formerly who died at his home In an early this week. He is aur. Ar-wtfvood tree sisters. Mrs. L um South Main avenue of and Mr. Bell and Mrs. Mabel
OLD DRURYITE IS RETURNING
Pieter E Harwood's Home
W Scario "or Founding
of College
Although he"is 50 years old, this foot-is not stopping Obaries E. Har- wood, oneof the founder of Drury college. from forneying here this week to attend the commencement exercises which begin Monday. Word was received here Wednesday that Mr. Harwood was "on his way to Drury."
Will Arrive Sat prday
He will probably arrive here some- time Saturday. It was indicated In the correspondence received by Dr. T. W. Nadal, president of Drury. While In the city Mr. Harwood will viait with many of his old-time friends
It was in his house of the south- - west corner of what ts now the Drui- ST., campus . Ab; Benton and Central. that the founders"of Drury college fruit met. " There they , drew up charter, based " on those of Oberlin and Olivet colleges, and Incorporated the college
To California In 1900
"Mr. Harwood lived bere a long time after the founding of Drury. but moved to California early in 1900. He has returned to Drury several times diace - then, but. has not been here during the past few years.
" He is said to be active despite his age and is expected to make several addresses during the commencement week.
WEDDING 18 ANNOUNCED
Mr. and . Mra. Ben Walker. 1418 North Clay avenue, have Autotnord the marriage of their daughter, Eliza- - beth Moore Walker, lo Clarence Muehlhausen of Lowell. Ark. The marriage was celebrated April 28.
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Mrs. T. C. Pennell. Fatally
Injured in Shreveport Crash; Body Will Be Taken to Ash Grove, Near Where! She Formerly Lived
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Mrs. T. C. Pennell, 36 years old, wife of the Reverend Pennell who for five years was pastor of the First Baptist church at Ash Grove, was instant!y killed Thursday in Shreve- port. La., when the automobile in which she was riding with her hus- band was struck by a train.
Mr. Pennell was only slightly in- Jured. Funeral services for Mrs. Pennell were conducted in Shreve- port today and the bod · will be for- warded to Ash Grove where services will be held Sunday. The hour of the funeral has not been set, but services will be In the Baptist church at Ash Grove and will be - conducted by Dr. Lewis M. Hale, pastor of the First Baptist church in Springfield.
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