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Denne of Mis Haves death arte not known here but it is expected 'haf burial will take place in Kan- .sas Cr :. hos former home
Ullmann Funeral To Be Held Monday At St. Agnes Church
Funeral services for Lee Ullmann, ¡ widely known Springfieldlan who : died suddenly in Kansas City Fri- day, will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. Agnes Cath- olle church. The Reverend Father Frank 8. McCardle will conduct.the service.
Fallbearers will be John Farring- ton, 8am Trimble. George Thomp- i son, Ray E. Murray, Fred H. Phil- lips, Julian Simmons, Carl Johnson, and' Louis Reps.
Dr. H. M. Ulimann. Lehigh uni- versity professor, arrived In Spring- field Saturday morning and Mrs. C. U. Wallerstein, a alster, of Rich- mond. Va., will arrive late today. ! A brother. Will Ullmann, lives In Springfield. In Mr. Ullmann'a own family are his wife and two dauch- ters, Genevieve and Jane at home. wand a son. Edward, who is here from Topeka. Kan.
Miss Smith, Mr. Bollman, To be Wed
THE marriage of M'se 1-1 Fisk 8mith, daughter of Mr. and Mra. Charles F. Smith, of Muskogee, Okla- and Mr. Clement Bollman. mon of Mr. . and Mrs. Louis Bollman, will take, place Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of the bride's parenta.
Miss Margaret Smith, sister of the bride. will be the ot:lr attendant and Mr. Catleton Ia-elite w ::: ac: a. best man.
After the 'ceremony there will be a
which the young couple will leave for an extended tour of the southerh ataten. They will be at home at 827 East Grand street, In this c !! y.
Miss Smith atended Drury here and i is a member of the Delta Del's Del'a sorority, Mr. Bollman 1º a member of the Siema Na fraternis. Mr. Boh. man and Mr. Haseltine left for Mus- I kopce last evening and Mr. And Mrs. . Louis Bollman and M: Re:nice Roll- man will Irave this afternoon. They will be accompanied by Miss Rhebe' -
WANDA LEFT BATEMAN
Fineral services for. Wanda Lee Bate. .man. 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .M. . B .... Bateman of.(1947% North . Douglas Avenue "will be held thus afternoon at " o'clock at the Klingner funeral clean !. followed is interment in Oreen Lesn cemeters.
DEATHS
WARREN ERNEST MOWILL MAIN. Warren Ernest McWilliams, 30, "died r.t 3:10 - o'clock Saturday afternoon at hi, home -at 962 Wart Monroe street. He 1%! survived by his wife, and one aon and Three daughters as follows: Wilbur, Ev .. Thelma Alice, and Ruth "Mary. H.s lather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. D. F .. McWilliams of 962 West Monroe street. alew surthe. with two brothers and three sisters. Homer and Ross at home. Mr. wane Mitlaith of Spanxtirla. Mrs Gemmer Gillamı of Mountain Grove, and Mt .. Barney Burr of Rogersville. Funeral services will be held al 2.30 o'cluirk Mon- day afternoon at Starne's mortuary chapel. followed hy Interment In Richwond com- elery', two miles south of Onirx.
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MRS. SI'SAN M. ISREI
Mre. Susan 16. 1shel. 50. died at her home in Casaville September 13. 8ha *** hern' in New Jersey. March 1. 1844 She "pe married to J. W. Davis. Januarv. 1859. and they had eight children One of these, Henry J. Davis, of New Norway. Alberta, Can. survives his mother. Mr nevis died In 1911 and she married O. A Ichel Funeral or. viere will he held at the Hotine Funeral home in Cassville. In- day at 3 p. m.
M. C. PARK
Funeral arrangements for M ( Park. 70. who died Friday at 1031 West Thoman street, are atili Indefinite, pending the ar- rival of relatives. J. W. Klingner is in ' charge. The wife, one daughter, and three ' sons survive.
CALVIN GEORGE NICKLE.
Funeral Services tor Celin George Nickel. 22-month-nld son of Mr. and Mrs, Orville . K. Nickle of 229 North Johnenn } avenue will be held this afternoon at 2 in'clock at the Latter Day Saints church . rith hurtal in Green Laan remeter: ini charge of tha F. C. Thieme funeral ) home.
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MRS. MINNIE A. RUNDBERG Mrs. Minnie A. Rundberg of Kansas FOIty,'"who had come to Springfield to visit her husband, Chartea J. Rundberg. a member of the staff of L D. Thompson Missouri state auditor. employed on the ; audit of the Greene county court record‹ here during the past few weeks, died suddenly' at 515 East Harrison
·Irert Saturday evening al R 13 o'clock Mra. Rundhere was an years of Realdes her by hand. are te culpo und ha and orn carl I politiets At .1
Fatorson and Paul Burnham
Kansas City and Mrs F. J. Gowers nf Bridgeport. Conn. 8men grandchildren also survive. The body will be sent by Ih> .J. W. Klingner Undertaking company | lo Kansas City today on the Sunnyland for funeral services and burial There.
JAMES H. FLOYD
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body of James it Floyd. 27. who died Thursday. will be tala to Fordiatat in funeral a: 2 o clock ifn- atterenon pur:at wupraes:lo . Fordiand ometery"in" charge ! For the Herman H. Lohmeyer funeral home. Floyd is survived by his wife, his father. one brother, and four .. at
WANDA LEE BATEMAN
Funeral services for Wanda Ire Hair. man. S.real-old daughter of Mr and M. Mf R. Haieman of 1947 North Doug !: ) utenup will be held the altertinng at n'alack at the Klingte:
followed by interment in fireen 1
MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1929 -- DAILY NEWS Page 1: Henry Thornhill was killed .** Lee Ullmann died .**
* * Page 12: Henry Watson was killed .**
M. C. Park died .** Warren Ernest Mc Williams died .**
A. H. Dixon died .** Mrs. Sue W. Sieben died .** [Also given as Seiben.]
WOMAN KILL'S NEGRO, BADLY HURTS FRIEND
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J\'HEN Henry Thornhill. 30 5ezto. continued to threaten =c: a. 8 result of her refusal to give him money. Naomi Handley. 29. a nezro woman, shot the man down and sert- ously wounded Lawrence "Happy" Arnold. 29. nrero, at her home #: 6:1 : : Washington Avenne. about 8 c'eirk veeterday maarnine
The. roman, according 10 the meagre story which questioners could obtain, was roaded Into the att by 'an attack which Thornhill made upon . her with a knife several hours be. Pair .... ...
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about the body.
Ime Thornhill did within a few minutes!
after the bullet from . 45-cellbre re- volver bored a bole through his cheat. Wtille 'Arnold. who sufferedsa similar wound, rallied yesterday afternoon and appeared to have a slight thance to recover.
The cause of the alfray as well an the dial Bernaise are covered With mystery. Officers received many mparts and accounts. . .. Murray .C .. Stone. coroner .. bea , Inquest in he held a the police station at 10.30 o'clock thin morning Whether charges will be filed against the woman will be do. termined at the hearing.
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One thing appears clear. however. and that is the woman did not in- Tend to Harm Arnold. He, according to her story, and that of Bili Small. negro janitor at the Greene county courthouse, who was present. acci- dentally stepped into the path of bullet Intended for Thornhill.
The woman was frantic in her cell at the city jall over the shooting of Arnold. who. It appears, wan trying to protect her from Thornhill.
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Trouble Maited at the Hanley home early Sunday morning when . Thornhill went to the woman's home and demanded money. She refined to give him any sod he departed in anger. only to return later He then attacked her with a knife and cut her, though not neverelr.
Questione failed to bring out when W.h .. r
Thornhill entered the house shor' !: before 8 o'clock and again demanded money. the woman pointed the gun a' him and pulled the trigger. Arnold rither tried to grab her wrist to keep her from shooting the other man or arcidentally stepped In front of the gun. He fell to the floor wounded The woman quickly fired a second . tot and Thornhill ran acream't:2 from the house. He fell in the Ford and died a few minutes later.
. The Henley woman was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Brumley.
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J. OTHO BARTON
'i'Funeral arrangements for J. Otho Bar- tton. 52. of Rogersville, are Indefinile pend- ing the arrival of relatives J W Kling- ner is in charge and services may be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock In Pleasant "' Grove cemetery in Webster county. The wife and four suns and four daughters cursive.
F. L. Adams
Funeral services for F [. Adam ::. 8 of Bois O Are will he held in the M. tund." church there with burial at Marionville in charge of the Redfrarn-Hoyel Under- taking enmpany of Bols D'Arr The wife and three, sons and three daughters eur. .... De lallave no " Adams of ini.r. alle cala VI. of Sacramento Col and A L of Bow D Are. Mrt W F Redlearn of Bolt D'Arr: Are HR Branky of Frrins :. 14 ana Birs. J A Demere of
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Nickel. 22-month-old san of Sit and Me i Orville K Nickle nº 270 Sneth Intern avenue will be held this afternoon at : nelock at the Latter Day Sainte choice. with hurlal in Green Lawn cemetery in charge of the F. C. Thinme ......
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Long were killed in an automobile accident.'
AUTO LEAPS DITCHA AND STRIKES TREE AS-LACK OF SLEEP OVERPOWERS MAN
Truck Driver and Wife Are Crushed to Death in Acci- dent on Highway 65 Near Springfield
MOTHER VAINLY PLEADS FOR SIGHT OF CHILDREN
Injured Woman Gives Tele- phone Number of Home to "Passersby But' Dies Before Word Is Received -
TWO persons were killed almost .. tantly shen tue ariver of a truck apparently fell asleep at the" Wheel, allowing the vehicle to leave highway 65. 34 miles south of Spring- meld. and crashed into a large tree ani : 37 artarak yesterday after- noon.
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The dead are Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Long. aged 81 and 40 years rapso-' "Ively. of Har !! on. A.t
Long operator of a milk and cream
load of cream when the accident ourTo
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FEARED ACCIDENT
befell her husband bad erdeed Mm. Long to decide at the last moment to accompany her bustand. Be bet worked all day datmutsy and the. greater part of BaMuay night 800 thought that her presence would bela to keep him awake. : trick porti on the highway a a speed of christ 40 miles an ho: alen droms:zes overpowered him The truck das !! " In the side of the road, plunged over fr. deep diteh. and ploughed through a barbed wire lenice to come to a .
TArze tree
The force of the Impact aboved the engine back Into the eab. crushtor the man and hiv wi !. Passing e'to- mobillista hurriediy freed them from
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the wreckage. but both died before' medical ald arrived. They suffered Internal injuries.
REGS VAINLY FOR CHILDREN
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"the muple at Harrison of the ac- ; cident and get them to the scene before the parents died Mrv Lent gave the telephone number of the children and begged to see them be- lore ahe died.
- The bodies were taken to the T B. Chattia Funeral home at Ozark, where they were prepared for removal to Harrison tomorrow for burial. No ix- quest ani be heid. it was sa.d at Ozark lust night.
The wrecked veh ::.. - Chevrolet eruri
DEATHS
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M. C. PARK Puneral services for M. C .. Park. 70. ahn Ated Friday at his home. 1031 West
Thoman street, will be conducted ... ... J Hilppner chanel at a o'clock this
Following the services the not:
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Funeral services for Warren Ernest Mc- noon at his home. 962 West Monroe street. : Williams, 30. who died Saturday after- 1 will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday after- noon In the Starne mortuary. Burial will be in Richwood cemrteis, tau ;te south of Ozark.
A. H. DIXON
A. H Dixon, 45, prominent dairy farmer of near Walnut Grove, died at 19 o'clock yesterday morning in @ Springfield hos- pital. He is survived by his wife; his mother. Mra. F. R. Dixon. Walnut Grove: seven children, Harry, Homer. Fred, Fran- cis. James, Ralph and Wilma Lee. all of the home: four brothers. F. J. and E. H. Wainut Grove, automobile dealers. F. A of Walnut Grove and !! and, Morrisville. two sisters. Mrs Glen Rummel and Mrs. Pete Acuff of Walnut Grove. Funeral ser - vices will be held at 2 o'clock this after- soon In the Oakville church. near Morris- viite. Mra. Bennett officiating Interment will be in Oakville cemetery under direc- tion of Brim and Sons, Wainut Grove. undertakers. A member of a prominent pioneer family of Greene county, Mr. Dixon had lived all his life in the same community.
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MRS. SUE W. SIEBEN
Mra. Que W. Beiben. 69, a former real- dent of Springfield. died yesterday noon at her home in Bapulpa, Okla .. according to word received by friends here 8he left Springfield about 20 years ago but still has many acquaintances here. Mrs. Selben is survived by four daughters and one son, all of whom live In Oklahoma. Funeral services and burial are to be held today in Tulsa.
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HELD BY FATHER FARMER TO FACE MURDER CHARGES
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Prominent Oregon County Man Jailed Without Bond After Victim of His Pistol Fire, Expires
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J. F. OVERSTREET. 34. promment farmer of :Oregon county who Is heid without bond in connection
: will be given a preliminary hearing at 10 o'clock this morning before Justice Richard Brooks At Alton. Oregon county seat.
Watson, a tenant on the farm own- . ed by Overstreet, waa shot at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon but did not die until an early hour Saturday
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hit the accused man. he encountered! Watson and Marion Lashley. 32, near the farm home and threatened bum " while Lashley pointed a double-bar- reled shotgun at him and anapped .it twice.
Overstreet then. he said. drew A 1.32 caliber revolver and shot Watson through the right side and Lashley.
who waa horseback. "10ok to
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Himself a bachelor. Watson had ; been living in the home with Over- street and the latter's 7-year-old Oughter. Lashley also had been staying there recently over protest of the owner and it was this cir- cumstance which Is thought to have caused The trouble. Overstreeet had been separated from his wife for new- eral yeara.
Following the shooting. Overstreet was arrested by his father. Thomas Overstreet, who has been an Oregon "nunty deputy sheriff for six years. The younger man was taken to Alton hue " , placed in the county Jail un !!! a charge of first degree murder Was ! filed against him Saturday hy Robert Lamar, prosecuting attorney. follow- Ing the death of Watson.
Officers yesterday were seeking I ashley for questioning ... .. on The nin had bren sentenced to the penitentiary i for two years on a charge of chicken ! stealing following a trial several months ago but had been paroled from the bench hy Judge F. P. Dorris. 1
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Hibute will be paid Lee Un- ! mann by his countless friends when --
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Agnes Catholic church The Reverend : Father Frank S McArdie will conduct .
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Ray E. Murray, Fred H Phillip. Julian Bimtrion :. Carl Johnson ar- Laile Pope
18t. Mary's cemetery.
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1929 -- LEADER
Page 1: Lee Ullmann died .**
Page 3: J. A. Mckinney, 78, sues to divorce Luella Mckinney, 42. They were married eight months ago.
Page 14: A. H. Dixon died .** Mrs. Sue W. Sieben died. * Arthur A. Pranter died.
Waine Everett Mc Williams died .**
Mrs. Gus Callen died. Charles C. Morton died.
Page 16: Miss Dora Ida Nichols and Mr. Kenneth Bernard Long were married .** Elaine Fayman and Samuel Stone of Wichita, Kansas, are engaged to marry.'
marry.
Miss Mildred Wood and Mr. Harold Baldwin Meador are engaged to
Page 17: The Holmes family held a reunion .*
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Lee Ullmann Rites Will Be Held Today At St. Agnes Church
MIss Mudred Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wood. 1219 North Play avenue, will be married in October to Mr. Harald : Baldwin Meador. Fon of Mrs Mu F. Mrader of Dfoft M !!!.. The wedding will be celebrated in Detroit at the home of Mt Mcador a mister. Mrs. Thomas Alsion.
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FATHER TIERNAN SHARES IN LEE ULLMANN RITES
Father Curtis L. Tiernan. ; long- love in which he was held -by time and intimate- friend . of Lee whole city, and the univerani rym- OUmann, Arrived in Springfield pathy felt for his family. about . noon today to attend Mr. Father Tiernan presobed the funeral sermon, while Father Frank ". MoCardle officiated during the usual funeral ritual of the Catholic church .... Ullmann's Superal at BL. Agnes church at 2:30 o'clock. Father Tler- ban vus for many years at &t. Agnes citurch, and We.now ebaplet at Poet SCH Okla He made the : In accordance with the custom of the church, there vere no town at the service. Journey to Springfield by futrplane and automobile in order to arrive to thoe for the funeral service, in Which he will esetet. .
Pallbearers were. Joba Furring- ton, Sam Trimble, George Thomp- Bt Appes church was crowded for Json. Rar R. Murthy, Fred Philips, the funeral with the hundreds of rias Bimmoot Court Johrod, kod friends of Mr. UllmanD. gatnered Burla _ m & -
ca expression of the honor and | Mary's det
Latest Betrothal
NOW that it has been formally announced p. t. presste-the to talk at random about the engagement of attractive Elaine layman to dameel Atone, of Whalla. Kan Of rouras. rno were surprised and thrilled. s. errrinn. ... Flaine to one of the lovefirst mirm. here of the younger crowd and the affair was a race of love at first night. The two met when Elaine was tripping about this summer .. He to terribly good looking. according to those who have seen him. and there was much speculation among her friends when he came i down for a short vlelt not as long asn-hot Elaine prored that a woman can keep a secret for the rhgagement rame at a great sur- i prise to her friends. 'The wedding will take place in January, and ! there have all frady heen many parilea planned in Elaine's honnr. Mr. Rtone in In buafness with his father In Wichita, In a larne con. cern that mannfactures airplane propellers.
The Fayman bume was the scene of many informat valle vester- day afternoon after Mr. and Mrs. Favman had announced tha en- Rarement. The rooms were sitrartirely decorated with a profnaion rf sesinnal flowers and tsa was served during the afternoon. Re. tweos fuiy and seventy-five guests called. 1
Dora Ida Nichols Weds Kenneth Long
WEDDING of interest to members of the vnunger crowd. was celebrated yesterday morning when Mira Dors ida Nichola. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Nichais, became the bride of Mr. Kenneth Bernard Long, mon of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Long Tha vows were exchanged at the home of the bride's paraotn. 13:3 8ummit avenue. at 8 o'clock. The Reverend Me. George' Var Wny was tha offielating minister. The hride Innhed charming in an ensemble of Independent blue chiffon velvet. with matchfor arepamnries. She wore a shoulder corsaga of orange blossoma, Immediately after the; ceremony. Nr. and Mrs. Long left in an extended trip through the, cart. They will be at home after October 1. at 617 Went Calhoun street. Mres Long lu a graduate of Springfield fllch achonl and nf ! Otate Teachers' college. Bhe In a member of Alphe Tay Phl aprofitv. Mr. Long la connected with the Greene County Building and Loan : 1
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ARTHUR A. FRANTER Funeral services for Arthur A. Prantor. former Springfield!an who died at San Di- Pan. Coll ?.. last Tuesday. will be at the Wtarne mortuary at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burtal will be in the Hazel- --.
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KAS. GUS CALLEN
Hra. Owa Cellen. a woman of about $8. from Creen Forest, Art., died early this morning In s Springfield hospital, follow- Ing as eperation. she ts surrtved by her ! butband. her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson, of Green Forest, and one son. I Karl Lesthers, who lives In the state of : Washington. W. L. Starbe is in charge of the body, which will be sent to Forsyth, Mo. for burial The funeral probably !!!; be et Porayth at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. and burldi will be in the Bospp cemetery et Poroyth.
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Family Reunion
An Informal plente dintier was held : yesterday by members to the Holmes family. at Cold Springa, west of the city. This family bolde . reunion each year in the form of an all-day meeting and pionic dinner. The fol- lowing members of the family were In itundmu at the affair yesterday : Dr. and Mrs. William M. Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. Lamudi J. Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. P: Albert Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. Omy W. Rolmes, Mr. and Mrs. I. Ja- son Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. George Y. Holmen. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Arlle Holmes and family, Mr. and Mra. Murrell Holmen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. White and family. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lewis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Compton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Comp- ton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Manles and larully. Mr. and Mrs Ed !- son Killpatrick, Mrs. Dallas Pugh. Mr. George Edward Pugh, Mr. Loy Lewis. Mr. Allan Holmes. Mr. Lewis White, Mr. Joseph Manlore, Mrs. Ida Compton, Mr. Wilmer Compton, Mr. Ella McCoy of Jackson, Mis, and Dr. Dorothy McCoy of . Jackson, Mist.
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HARRY CARSON: "Many of the older residents of the ' elly will regret to learn that John W. Shutt, of 's pioneer Spring- field family, who moved to Prior Creek, Oklahoma, many years ago is critically ill at his home and has been in bad health for a long Ume. Since leaving Springfield John has been quite successful and is one of the wealthy men of his county. He is a grandson of Chief Mayes, noted Cherokee In- dian. His father was one of the best known of the early physicians of Springfield. Mrs. Shutt, widow of the doctor. is in good health and resides with her son In Prior Creek." L12
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Charles C Morton. 71. a pioneer of southwest Missouri, died Uds morning 2 o'clock at his home / Koosen Cl). : following A wief illness. Born and rrared st Cosavifte, where he will be buried in Wetareasy, Mr. Morton. nad Irsielee through the whole of southwest MiMour) . for the past 44 years no state agent for a fire Insurance company, and was well. known throughout this section He is our-1 vived by tro daughter .. Hing Elisabeth Morten, and Hro hulph Metcalf, both of Kansas City, tve some. Pharis. Amarillo. ! Tex. and Bugter. of Tulas. Otis Mt is ! publisher of the Caseville . Democrat and also Mrs. : Helen C. Hobbs of Camertite.
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WAINS TVFRETT M.WILLIAMS Fun. ral services for Waine Everett Me. Williams 30 who died at his home at 952 West Monroe Street Saturday .*!! at the Øtarne mortuary at 10 o'clock Tues - day morning. Burial will be in the Payne cemetery. ning miles south of Springfielo. Mr. MeWillieta is survived by his widow. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. HeWill- liams, 063 West Monroe street, three smat] osughters sed ann son, and three sisters and two brothers, all living in Spring- field.
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A. U. DIXON A H Diznn. 43. Walnut Grove da!ry førmmer died Sunda: morning In @ hnc. pital here Ite !s surrived by hin wil- his mother, Mrs. F. R. Diann of Walnut Grove: and by arven children. Harry. Homer. Fred. Francia, James, Ralph, and Wilma tee. all at home Pour brothers and two sisters also survive: P. J and E. H Dixon. Walnut Grove sutomoblie deal- PIS. F. A .. al.o of Walnut Grove and Lloyd of Morrisville: and Mrs. Glenn Rummel and Mrs Pete Acuff of Walnut Grove. Funeral services were held this afternoon In the Oakville church near Mort.A:die w.to the Reverend Mr. Ren. neit officiating Intermen! "a in Oct. **** rem.pte:v in cha:x : 6: :.. .... ... . of Walnut Grove. Mr. Dixon =s, a mem- ber of a pioneer Greene county family and had lived in the same community all his life.
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MRS. KI'T. W. SIEBEN Mrs Sur W. Aimben 69, a former rest. dent of Springfield. died Sunday at her homa in Sapulpa. Okla . according to word received by friends here. She had left Springfield about 30 years sto but attft . has many acquaintances here Pour daughters and one ann survive. all living 'n Odjahoma Junera! ser !! ", and bur:#: 1 were to be held today In Tulsa.
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1929 -- DAILY NEWS Page 1: John Cash committed suicide .**
Page 2: Laura D. McMchen was named administratrix of the estate of Thomas D. Dotson who died November 14, 1928.
Waine Everett Mc Williams died .* Mrs. Ida Biggs died .** Mrs. Bessie Virginia Miller died. Arthur A. Pranter died .** Page 3: Henry Watson was killed .* Page 7: Lee Ullmann died .** Page 14: Ed Karr died .*
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DIVORCE TROUBLE LEADS TO SUICIDE OF BRIGHTON MAN F ...
John Cash Uses Shotgun to. End Life After Conference With" Kin; Wife Agreed to! Settlement
SHOOTING himself through head with a .20 calce shotgun. John Cash. 42. well known Polk coun- ty farmer. committed suicide at 5 .o'clock yesterday afternoon in him home a mile and a half mouth of
derangement arising from marital dif- fruitles were given as callers of his r.ct.
NO INQUEST PLANNED
S. B. Hutcherson of Bolivar. Polk county coroner. viewed the body moon after the tregeer was enacted and ·decided. after talking with friends of Cash, that an inquest would be un- i necessary.
Cash killed himself soon after he. and a brotherinlaw. whose name ' la McKment, returned from Bolsu where they went for a conference stad the former's wife. An attempt was -- made. according to information given Mr. Huicheson, to obtain a property
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The wife offered to settle the case for a money consideration of $400. her attorney told Mr. Hutcheson, but ' Cash apparently was Obsessed with . the Idea that she would alle him in an attempt to obtain possession of his farm. She was sued for & divorce after the alt his home series wooi agn with her two children by a for- mer marriage.
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