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W. W. MOORE Funeral arrangements for W. w CH. Fuoco flugman who dropped dend while at work at the Jefferson avenue. Mill street crossing Baturday afternoon. have not been completed Mir. Moore I, [ survived by hla wife and by a son, Harry. of Springfield, and a daughter, Mrs. I L. Patr, of Memplus. Tenn Mr Mnare had he'll in the spirit of the Friaro Siner Than aport before that time had been ville wned by the Knuses this. Just moult and Semplice calleand 11. has been in all health for several .. ..
Tuesday Calendar Of the Centennial
."Pioneer das" will be Tues-
Centennial program, bd the cal-
Pioneer " reception find reunion at the Chamber of Commerce. 10 a. m. to.3 .p. m., with the Half- Century club. as hosts and the Daughters of the American Rev- olution assistant hostecons
Fulbright family reuruon pic- nic at the pumpestation, old Ful- bright spring, at noon.
Dedication of marker on the site of the first cabin in Spring- nela, built by William Fulbright. 4 o'clock. on College street be- yond Fort avenue.
Frisco veterans' reunion, with banquet at the Shrine Mosque at 6 o clock.
Baseball, Springfield versus Shawnee.
Old-time square dance. 9.30 p. m., at the Mosque, with an old Addlers' contest.
Springfield Museum of Art as- sociation museum dipids of ar.tiques at the Holland home on St. Louis, across from the
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Many Reunions Here Mark Great Centennial Start
Crowds of "Old Timers' Gather to Renew Acquaintances of Years Back; All. Remember Early Days of City; Recall Many Incidents
Crowds of old timers who have aal- tered to the four corners of the earth since lesving Springfield have had the Ir Individual reunions in the hotel inhbles and on the street corners of the city this morning. Cries of "Howdy. Bill," "Let's see now, Charlie, it's been 80 years -. " and "Where you been keeping yourself ever since-" could be beard on ove: " side.
Numbers of Springfield people who have lived here a long time have been down town greeting old friends as they arrive. Many of the visitors de- aleare that they are taking in the | railroad." Woodward · declared. "My Centennial and the Frisco reunion at th. same time. . . Recalls Railroad
"I worked on the first railroad ever hulit out of here." J I. Woodfill. now of Aurora, asserted. "We built it from here to Ash Grove. It was called ! the Springfield and Southwestern. Then I was atill'working when it was made the Kansas City, Fort Boott and Quif, and extended to Memphis and then to Birmingham. Yeah, I can remember Springfield In the old times. We Lived at Nichols Junction after we came here In 1878.'and I've walked Into town many a day." he continued.
MrL. O. E. Bissell of Pittsburg, Kan .. Is another who remembers early days In the city. She is the daughter of Jesse M. Badler, the first photographer In Springfield, who came here In 1856 from Tennessee. "The firat picture taken in this town was on glass." she said, "and after that tin became popular. I've got a glass picture of the wartime South Methodist church here," she went on. "I remember Me- ing mother's ducks waddle down Col- lege street to the watering trough on the square every morning and then ! has certainly changed since theu."
the first freshman. class to enter the Dew high school. 8be is particularly Interested in the Centennial museum which is to be held at the Holland home at 508 St. Louis street.
Mighty Littie Bury'
Another c! the old-timers is J. E. Woodward of Oklahoma City. whose grandfather settled near Ash Grove in 1844. Woodward himself was born fr. 1860. just six miles north of the square, and lived there until 1888. "This was a mighty little burg when wo bauled wheat in bere to the first
father ran Hackney's mill, one of the first In this district, and I helped to- model the depot here when the line 1 was extended on to Memphis."
George W. Daniels of For: Smith. Ark. asserted that be played base- ! ball on Commercial street before the brush was cleared off. "There wasn't a building between Benton and Boon- I ville avenues then," he went on. "We called the half-mile or to between Old and New Springfield, the Com- mons."
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"Different City'
Driving a wagon train on his way from Muletta, Oblo, to Wichita, Kan. James Workman came through Springfield back in 1876. "It's a dif- ferent city since then." he states. Mra. E. W. Keatley, formerly Bertha Zeigler, who lived bare 38 years ago and le a graduate of the local high school, is here for the Centennial. vlaiting Mrs. J. P. Long st 920 Pick- wick avenue
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Among the ather forman residents of Springfield who are spending this | week here, are Mrs. J. E. Bradley. Fort Smith, Ark .; W. B. Bailey. Mem- ph .. Tenn .; J. W. Marshall. Mus- kogee. Okla : Mr. S. K. Hopgood. j waddle back hothe at night. The place | Wink. Texas; Mr and Mrs. Dave Dean. , Pordiand. Mo .. W. E. Helton St Louis. Mo: Mrs. J. D. Oliver Siloam Springs.
Mrs. Bissell .. a graduate of Central high school in 1897, was a member of Ark, and C. W. Johnson, Monets
Mrs. Mae Cheek Wed's Mr. Robbins
One of the many June weddings --- was that which took place, Sunday evening when Mra. Mae Belle Cheek of 2017 Oakland avenue. waa united in marriage to Mr Howard Robbir.‹ of 1930 Kearney atroet. -
The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Dr. John T. Bacon at his home .. 701 South - Florence avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins will make their homa at 2017 Oakland avenue
The marriage of Miss Blanche Baker and Mr. Vernal Matthews was solemn- ized June 9. at the home of the bride 6 parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. V Baker, near Carthage. The Reverend P. T. Howell of Carthage was the officiating minister.
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ABOUT FEBRUARY, 1830, WILLIAM FULBRIGHT ERECTED, NEAR THIS SIVI : : FIRST CABIN BUILT. ON THE SITE OF THE PRESENT GITY .. OF SPRINGFIELD, AT THE SAME TIME. A.J. BURNETT. RUILT A POLE CABIN. NEAR THE : NATURAL WELL, AND JOHN FULBRIGHT ANOTHER NEAR JOVI S'SPRING. :
THE FIRST. CHURCH SERVICE WAS HELD
ORIGINALLY NAMED FULBRIGHT, AND THE SETTLEME' WAS CALLED CAMPBELL AND FUL BRIGHT
Two greatgreatgranddaughters of Inscription on the marker will state! Springfileld pioneers will participate, that John Fuibright came here with . In the Springfield Centennial cele -; his brother, William. in 1829 and bration when Jean Hamilton. 10. that he also bullt one of the first! Springfield homes. Jean Hamilton Is the greatgreatgranddaughter of John Fulbright. daughter of Mrs ... O. E. Hamuitoo, and Jean Fulbright, 13, daughter.of Mr. and Mrs. Max Fulbright, unvell "the historical marker to be erected by the University club.
The marker has been placed In! the retaining wall on the south side of College street near the spot where William Fulbright in the early spring of 1830 built the first log cabin in what is now Springfield. ---
The unveiling ceremony will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock under the auspices of the University club. It will follow a Fulbright re-' union which will be held at noon at the Fulbright pump station. The program for the unveiling ceremony! will include ~ ~~~~.... . . Y. L. B. Jean Fulbright is the greatgreat- Meado- of Drury college and Con- granddaughter of this pioneer. The gressman Fulbright of Don:phan.
William A Tier. 78. died Ainday Llew home at 2158 East avenue, after a long ill. nemn. Ho la survived by his wife. Mra. F. E. C. I., and T. P Tice. J. W Klng-
MRS. JANK KERSHINEN
Nia. Jatw. Kurshuer. . aleading The home of her son on' rural rodri day Afternoon" following is long illunes." Bhe. was the widow of Thomas J. Krisch- ner and had lived in the Ozarka. ancheet life, having been born in Christian ~coun
Hinith of Baxter Springs, Kan .. Mrs. Charles Olhson - of rural' route 2. Spring- field; and Mrs R & Carry of Rosedale. Cal Three sona also survive. no follows Thomas of Springfield, John of :.
to. Cal .: and W. J. of ruinl route 0. Springfield . Burial will be in the private family cemetery in charge of the Lohmeyer funeral home,
MARTIN 'INPANT
The two-day-old infant :08: 01 Mr a: d Mra R. P Martin of mal
Springfield, will be buried in Brookline cemetery this afternoon after short sery- lees at the Herman If Lour;eyer funeral home. at 2 o'clock. The child died curly
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REUNION SPIRIT LIVENS OPENING OF CENTENNIAL
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Fricon Gathering and Family Meetings Are Features of the First Day
TUESDAY CROWDED DAY
Reception by 50- Year Club and Fulbright Unveiling Among Features
B; HELEN 1 .. AVERTY
Welcoming and reykun of home- coming" visitors, Porrings of lemilles and old friendformal reunione reminiscence. general
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Spuit Kid's Centennial Miversary oherr.ance‹
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The day is received inplus friends
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"times " in Springfield, , events even approachis f tormal
Pinion reunions of the ama and Suites landes Phelps Giove past and the Dale. park, and the cioth annual
reunion banquet of the of 1921. ...
Senior High school. Marvell's -Ontra at 6:30. 0'clock th trening. Family Gathats
Members of the ousell family with hold thate after-
Iam'is from outside SeBeld are here for. the, reunionshun
are Ara. John Freeman Lott and her two sons, John Freeman Jr., and Campbell, of Gold "Trias, and" Mra. Louis Haring with her daugh- ter, Mary Margaret and son Loute. JF of Ran Antonio, Texas.
Mra J. P. NeCiomon, Grand- daughter of John Polk .Campbell; who has been In charge of plans for the picnic, will be unable to at -!;
Platt:burg. Mo, by the illness of her son. Owen MeCammon.
. The Turners was to meet
Phelps Grove park at 2 brinck, and after an hour and a half devoted to' frontal . masing and greetings of kinsfolk, there was to be a program in charge of Mrs. Elisabeth Dalton! W'aespe at 3.30 o'clock. A history of - the family compiled by Mrs. Waespe was a frature e: this program.
The Stephenses, mating at Do- ling park, also will celebrate with a semliormai prnimm of entertain- ment before servir: the: picnic supper at & brinca This Deneram
mohlo daires to the inner members and reminiscences by the oicer ones. The principal speaker
Badank West of the Spring-
"descendant of the original
Opens With Flag Service
Bpringfield's "Centennial celebra- Hon >boran Sunday -with special memorial and reunloff services In the city's churches, and the impres- ciye-Elke- flag service. at the. Phelps Grove park. at sunset.
- About 1000 persons gathered to watch the colorful pageant of flags in the evolution of the Stars and Stripes from the original flag of England, and to listen to Dr. Edward M. Shepard make a Centennial ad- dres .. Dr. Don H. Silsby _resided as master of ceremonies, and Miss ..... Sun willer related the stories . of the various flags as they wer( ' presented by Girl Scouts, each wear . ! ing the costume of the time in wtuch - her flag was flown. The Boy Scouts band also played the music of each period as the flags were brought forthesting a dramatic touch and dalnedmuch to recreate the spirit
Seeds of Great Harvest
"One hundred yca. s is not long." Doctor Shepard said, "when we Futur or the wantelements of the
The seeds sown by John Campbell. In quain A manufacturing de-
uplouis" spirit. jand of churches which were strewn · !!!! am and John Fulbright and those of educational advancement Inspired by Joseph Rountree, have ! , brought forth a great harvest which Is to he consummated In. this ob-
The flags .most enthusiastically 'checred were the ones made by! Betsy Ross, carried by Miss Mildred , Schibler, and the Stars and Stripes!
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program has been Ume is to be spent principally in "tidting" and reminithedrs. Beverai members oct:' Campbelltf pioneers who settled.in this country.
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of today," carried by Miss Helen iJohnson. The, Reverend Charles G. j
50- Year-Club Reception
- Tuesday. 10 be relebratrd. As Pio- ' wwwwith .. Featured by a"re -! ception when the Fifty-Year club and the Daughters of the Americas
. Revolution will gler at the Chamber Lof Commerer building, begnaung at . 10 o'clock m the morning and last- mg mill 3 o'clock pret in time to gre ther present an opportunity to attend the unveiling and dedication. of a marker to William Fulbright on! the College street site where he built the first cabin in Springfiel !!. At the Pioneer reception badges ! will be distributed to all members; rof the Fifty-Year club and ribbons to pioneer visitors.
Outstanding on this reception pro- gram, and one of ar tauque rients off the whole Centennial celebra .. tion, will be the cutting of an enormous birthday cake- the largest rake ever baked in this part of the country
wrHGible birthday cake. about three ! fect across, and built in four ters. will be decorated with: : 00 red. ahstr. -- 4 and blue candles, and topped b} a "thittering American flag. The re-
Large D. A. R .. conspicuous place.
Fulbright Unveiling
delook will come the unvall- ins of the Fulbright marker erected hy the /University club ... Following Athar own family plenic"at the pump siatlon, the old historic Fulbright ! spring, members of the Fulbright family- will attend this dedication in - a body, and several hundred of them . expected.
"L"E. " Meador, professor of eco -: nomics at Drury college, will make i the principal address, presenting the : marker to the Fulbright fanulv and kithe city of Springfield: and James : . F. Fulbright. farmer congressman .: from Domiphan. Ma. will accept it on betail of the fammi.
'A''aquare dance at the Shrine Momque following the Frisco vet- erans' banquet in beine arranged by Jerry Fenton, and promtacs to be apa-of/theymost : pay and spirited events of the week.
Prese Pageant Plans +++02:
In the meantime preparations for the great . Centennial Extravaganza pageant at the Mosque Thursday night are virtually complete. Ballet
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groups have continued their .prac- tice in the Chamber of Commerce and will be. brought here to face trial auditorium this morning; and to- night at 7:30 o'clock, in the same hall, the whole "epoch of progress" will be rehearsed. Preceding this, at 7 o'clock, Mra. W. Pat Magee, chair- man of the Civil war epoch. will re- hearse the scene between the mother and her two sons-one going to join --- `the union army, and the other the ;
Addillons to the cast of the pax- rant, announced this morning. In- ctude the following list of world war mothers: Mrs. Ida May Hainline. Mra. Sareh Witherspoon. Mra. Ben Lipp- Killla Austin. Ats. Hewes Stones. Mrs. Ida Thomas.
FWUllam.J. Schaffitael, chairman.oc decorations for the pageant stase. Is creatiug. a great cyclorama of folia and flowers. with a colonnade elfert behind which a great golden moon us foten rising .. As a background for the movement of the pageant, with his- torte groups and ballets rich in grace and color, this is expected to be moet effective.
ColuMete 'Off : Rome
Historical antiques and heirlooms from old Springfield families. some of them brought to Sp: . agtie.a neat's 100 years ago. are being gathered by members of the Museum of Art asso- ciation in the old Holland home ou St Louis street across from the Shrine Masque, today. The exhibition !!! ----- be opened to the public. irre. Tues -. day Wednesday, and Thursday. a. R part of the Springfield Centennial : observance
Varied Indeed are thew interesting displays. from massive and valitable cold furniture of fine woords, to the Metnihonest articlesof;
thus baby clothes -frem beautiful old china to the blackened iton pote Watch hung on cranes over open fires
& Rooms Reproduced
r. produced throughout the Dusidin; Lmoma of" varying periods" " One." tweeished by Mrs Dote Young. shows a combination living-room. dining- 1. root., and bed-room auch me was con-' tained in the original one-room cab- Inn of the first comers. Another is a bedroom of a later period. furnished by Mrs. Etta Williams Biega with three great bedsteads one so - tall what it quite tous les the ceiling.
Displays also include early clocks.
There" clocks; guns and weapons. ! ... And monate aid trinke nit mape and documents, and quantities of curious miscellaneous objects.
All of these things are being col-
sother they will present a stund rer. ord of the life of those pioneer, who uara them. :
astenar
Into which are often tossed things well worth while.
4. in. 1876 shows the old Rainey buliding on the square where the Nathan thing store now is."A sign on t'a building Cond . Brof had clothing store there in' the year Hayes was elected president Phelps, soverpor, trother
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started a wholesale clothing bowie., They soon .. or into financial trouble"and' Jake Marx, thelr. Hend, tried to help them out by making heavy purchases Finally the' Cohn house closed and the ; receiver demanded payment from Marx. Antipicat- ing. pothing of the kind. Marx had to close. He "hiver recovered from" this' financial blow, but was | - always happy in the esteem and respect he was ever held by the people of Springfield. Before the old Rainey building was erected the alte was pled atra hotel and Mrs. Jennie Clark, now de years old, daughter of the proprietor. was born "in/the' hotel. Mra. Clark is alive and well and attended the last meeting of the 50-year club. When the great fire struck the square In 1913 the "Rainey building was burned and later replaced by the present structure. Since the removal of the old; hotel over 60 years ago the corner has been used for a clothing store and nothing ,else.
"'HE REMEMBERS WHEN-'
Real Estate Was Cheap
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The next story w. D Mane; 821 Enet Walnut strret. remembers hear- ing in regard to real estate valid In atthe' be has heard mapy, times in which Jake Painter cold wind con the northeast part of the square where Rep's store and the Electric theater now stand. for $1000 in the 30%
Mr"Massey. "who "born in Springfield in 1835. can describe the
n.r:nory. Springfield has always been a trading point, a natural geograph: - Ical center for a large area. Is Mon sey's description of the town, patating out that before the coming of the Iallroad, Indian Territory. northern | Arkansas and all southwestern MLs- | court counted Springfield the market- ! Ing point for their products. In some rases. farmers drove 150 miles to - bring their produce here
When Hallroad ( ame -
In 1870 the railroad came to S.f :: d.Aux bought up land north of the town mind were in a position to profit when . the railroad built a mile north of The square instead of in Springfield proper . But whatever gain or loss was suffered hy the town. it was more 1: the erymione CAIn
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rond made .: As the 'oan grew an a shipping and trading point it natural- ly expanded. Massey remembers it at branching out from the square' in all ways instead of In one direction. Wie: the line of North Spring- Hield the southern part of town made Ittis progress for a year or two, but soon picked up :zain. Wagone bringing in produce of the Ozarks Billed the public square and the streets lending from it. and although the shipping was done from Nortb Springfield the trading was mostly done in Springfield.
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Bulll Short L.Ine
Anxiously did Springfieldians look towards Fort Scott. where a railroad ' had tren ouilt. and long for it 10 hesd . \nto Springfield, but .pothing --- - seemed 'to. be done about It. 00 Springlicidiens built a railroad to Ash Omore as a ball to draw the Kan- we city line this way, and after a few years stiereeded. In the early 97 . từ một we Bem: 'he noch ron- nerted with the Ash Grove line and but' o gaard" Memphis With the great erent in Springfield's life the . rity found itself at the cross roads of ¡ two large railroad systems and Ita name as a railroad center began is appeal_
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TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 18, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: The centennial displays are described .**
There will be a night parade as part of the celebration.
There is a photo and an article about James H. Fulbright .** William Jarvis died .**
Page 3: Marriage license: A. Moody Murray, 27, of Bolivar and Ellen Rebecca Willett, 23, of Stockton.
There was a gathering of old timers many of whom wore old time attire. They talked about old times. This is a long article and gives the names of those attending.
Page 5: Many family reunions were held as part of the centennial celebration. There is an article about William H. Gottfried .**
Page 7: About 150 members attended the Fulbright reunion .**
Page 8: Mrs. Lottie Flood celebrated her 94th birthday .**
Page 10: Francis Marion Kellett died .**
Page 16: Claud M. Pyles died .**
John Propst died .**
William W. Moore died .*
William A. Tice died .**
Mrs. Glen A. Coward died .**
John Pearson divorced Rachel Pearson.
Page 17: Card of thanks .*
Dog's Bite Kills Youth; :
New Ordinance Proposed
Death of William Jarvis Inspires Council to Change Law, Re- quiring Immunizing of All Canines and Keeping Them Tied Up
Drafting of an ordinance prob- Thy wil be started immediately by .A. Barbour, Jr., city attorney, to require Immunizing of all dogs in the city against rables and also to require certificates to be presented in obtaining . dog licenses.as .a .pro+ tection against the summer danger. Jarvis case. is that the do that this morning resulted in the --- death of Willlam R. Jarvis, 17, 2332 North Kellett avenue.
present dog Heense law"and totaltp tute a law requiring all dogs to be Immunized and requiring owners to obtain certificates of registration with a penalty of i heavy fine if they fall to obey the law.
Treatments Were .Yata ...... "The Information. I get about the
running around Jobde Tervis down and bit him in "- family heard several was the
Jarvis, bitten early in April by a ı female dog, undertook Pasteur treat- ments two. weeks later and no alarming symptoms developed until a few days. ago.
(Suggests New Law.
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-Lon, Sharp, health commissioner. this morning suggested the ordi- nance 'in; council meeting. 4: "Ti believe "we should" bari to determine how many physicians are supplied with the rabies serum," he said. "and also huw 'many dogs dle of rables here.
Funeral arrangements for young Jarvis are incomplete, pending the i arrival of relatives here. He is sur- vived by his parents, four brothers. Three sisters and one haif brother and one sister. The Klingner fun- cral home is in charge
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Do You Remember When? 1
Those Were The Days!
'Heroic Sixties' and 'Gay Eighties' Are Recalled by Old Friends Gathering for First Time in Many Years at Centennial Here
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Ry LUCILE MORRIS
Ahould aut * acquaintance be forgol. And dave if auld lang syne"
The days of auld lang arne. the herole 60's and gay 80's-epoches in the progress of Springfield's history- were reviewed with here a smile and "there a tear for the times that are gone as the liaifCentury club opened :to all os: orej·tion this morning in the Chamber of Commerce
Many groupe are enjoying religions during the Centennial celebration, inut none could have a better time- would get note plenome out of meet. "ry : weite: "han dal the men and women who have well at least 1.all of the city's history in the making. Lovely were the comlumen worn by *** * ding mel the alla.
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was the center of An admiring group when the appear in a cold block hrowade velvet gown that had be-
a colt of her halt! ' and a rich black lace shawl that her mother wore when a jot.l .; 21rt
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H R McDaniel. president of the Flush: Arch Mc Gregor. secretary: W. D. Alasney. W H Gottfried and several "the: leaders in the club dashed but greeting everyone and exchange- 11.g remin !.. ......
- As the victora entered - the lobby they-registered and were given badges mgmt whin hest hammer were polisler A moment later they had jaothird! groupe of friends and were chatting 1
- that three Impromptu gatherings the auditorium on the second finn: - There a sorgenun birthday cake .all I pink and white frosting and blazing with candles was the center of at. . traction. The rake wa. A huge effi In four lle ?. topped hy a small American flag. One hundred red. - white and hisse candles burned above. the pink '. vated Inscription of daten and the like cutre !' 'z Springfield .
Bank of the cake in picture que colonial costumes strxxl four meinbela.
of Rachel Donelson chapter Daugh- tere of the American Revolution the organization which assisted ar host. pases to the ring meinberg The four were Mrs. Kick Baxter. regent. Mra K O. Worthy. vice regent; Mra. Charies A. Howell and Mrs. Arch MrGregor. "Just Visiting'
rance 'T Alen arten es master of restantes for the wild.
which opened .the meeting. Dr. C. H. ! Briggs. pioneer Methodist minister. . neAver then MI Allen An-
nounced that the remainder of the ty-was to be-"just visiting."
Mira. Baxter cut the mammoth cake Atb"the sword which had been pre- unted to Governor Phelps of Mis- sourt by the D A. R women of Springfield and the first place was handed to Mrs. M. J. House. 84, thought to be the oldest woman who ! has spent het entire life in Spring-
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sunounced those who had expected to In aged. decrepit woman gave ai "Ramp of amarement at her youthful- news She easily could pass for An walking with a light spring in het frpand; talking with the animation of a girl Aira. House has just made The tip from Ca ..... . in .Fr spent several months. "There's no place. like Springfield " the announced to".her. many friends. She is the daughter of W. P. Cox, a pioneer resi- rene of Springfield Her sister, Mra. 8 .: 1 Patterann. 74. another youthful . woman, and her comun. Mrs. Emma Mccauley, accompanied her in the --- reception
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