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Mrs. Shelia Curnett of Clinton, Mo., died. She was the sister of Mrs. Ernest Reiss of Bolivar, Mo.
Miss Irma Ruth Coffman and Mr. Velcer Webster of Tulsa, Okla., were married. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Coffman, formerly of Lebanon, Mo.
Alfred Morrow died January 1 at his home in Waynesville. He had been married twice. To the first union three children were born: Mrs. Nettie Flannigan of Newburg, Frank Morrow of Oklahoma, and Huse Morrow of Waynesville. To the second union was born one child Mrs. Lula Roberts of Springfield. Mr. Morrow was 76 years, 2 months and 29 days old.
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Page 6: Mrs. Nancy V. Hartley died .**
Hold Funeral Rites For Woman Burned To Death in Home
Funeral services were' held! Carthage yesterday morning: for Mrs. Nancy V. Hartley. 78. who died early Saturday morning from burns received when her clothing became Ignited from a pipe she was smok- Ing.
Mrs. Hartley's daughter. Mins Della Hertley, left her mother att- ting in the kichen smoking . her pipe while she at outdoore to at- tend to some d. When she ro. turned. her mot fyr was lying on the floor with her clothing
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L'and Mrs. John Wooten, 9 3 40 a mile east of Rescue on the m2theway. celebrated their golden Ming recently. They were mar- ;January 1, 1976, at & . home -quarters of a mile from where dve. They are the parents three living children. One of daughter died it few yours ago. The living children are George L. Wooten of Carthage, Mo .: Frank Wooten of Red link and ' J. C. Wooten of Howers Mill. There ar 19 grandchildren and one great- trest grandchild. the latter being John Myron Gathers, small non of Mr. and Mrs. C'eell Cathere of Car- thage. Mo. Mr. and Mrs. John Wooten ure pioneers of Jaaper and Lawrence counties.
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In flames.
Bhe extinguished the flames but not until her mother's legs and tort so had been charred. and the "re -. - mkinder of her bodyibadly burned. She did notFree in boneclopraces
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Folks You Know
Informal Glimpses and Sidelights on Prominent Springfieldians
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Itinerant L'abord Had.Expir Two Days Ago, Apparent:'
The wind whinde' about the orum- bling walls of an old storm cellar on the Balderlinden farm southwest of the city. The dwelling house, of which the cellar uns a part, was de- stroyed by fre long ago, and only the ruined foundationa remain.
The cellar has no door, but It af- fords a shelter and for the past set- cral weeks has been the revelry piace of men of uncertain employment and
Residents of the vicialty have pro- tested agalast the, gatherings and have threatened to dynamite the cel- lar.
Laborer's' Body Found.
And now death has Intervened. Ushered by the moaning winda, the rexper touched clammy fingers to the forehead of Will Williams, Itinerant lat.orer
l'ersona Investigating the tales of other Itinerants, who claimed that the cellar bald Williams' body, found the corpse yesterday morning. The body was cold and stiff, pitched forward with the head in the dead ashes nf a fire. He apparenty had been dead two 'days.
Bottle Contains Alcohol.
The bushy red hair had. been singed and a slight brulee showed above the right eye. Two bottien were found Chisth the body." onit
centained & moall' empty. liqui.
manager of the aptio tanke muty. the body delivered to Ceramic Juwen E. Windle, who stated that &a eu- topsy would be made today 'by Dr. Murray C. Stone.
Relatives of the dead man facinde his mother and two sisters. Hving icar Fair Grove, and three brothers, Troy. of -HM Kast Atleatko street, Spring- feld, and John and Tom, "who live Hortbeast of Falr- Grove.
Alfred Morrow died suddenly- in his Janne In Waynesville ou January 1. i'7. He had been married twice. To the first union were burt three chil- tren Mru. Nettle Flannigan of New- Iurk. Frank Morrow of yklehoina. Itume Morrow of Waynesville. And to the second union one child Mrs. Luis Huberts of Springfield. He died at the age of is year : months and
Funeral services were hold Just werk
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formerly atfarmer.
Sirs. Ernest Helas received a mes- Huge her alater. Mrs Shella C'ur- hutt of Clinton. Me. had died last the funeral.
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FROM candy tu the city commis- elon may be somewhat of a hurdle, but Raymond L. Potter, commissioner of public utilities. made It. Of course, It wasn't one ; Juma as hurdle might Imply, . be- cause tea, coffee and apices camo along in the meantime.
"How did you . happen to run for this place, any- way?" the com- Potter missioner was ashed as he sat in . hin office checking reports.
Commissioner Potter leaned back . thoughtfully.
Not All Roses.
"At the request of my friends And ;because I'd had the politica' bec in my bonnet for some time." he! finally answered. "And I'm glad Ii did. 100. for I like the work, even If it hasn't heen all roces."
Remarking that he Had quite an 1 extensive acquaintance when he threw his hat In the ring. the com - misshar gave a little account of himself in explanation.
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started a -Creomy Horse. .. I, worked there, ' delivering creode ... and after, ochreal and of Attardiyk school and then went to High achedh Before : completing the work there I decided to go'to buatnome cotera After completing'that work I start- ed in the office of a wholeenle house and finally became bookkeeper.
Likes to Most People- "But I Ifked to deal with people. so I was glad to bave a chance us city galeeman. After a few years of 'that, In which I got acquainted with A lot of people. some friends and I entered the candy .manufacturing business."
Here Commissioner Potter paused. "The candy was sweet. all right." he remarked. "but the experience was bitter."
Then came another round as city malesman In tea, coffee and spices. when the call to office sounded. 1 "I've tried to look after the de- partment here Just as I Would after my own business." the commlselon. er Fald. "That's the only Inir way. And I've found my experience an a salesman helps, for after all much In both fields of work Is dealing with the public.
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MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17, 1927 -- LEADER
Page 3: William Renfrow died .**
Page 5: Card of thanks for kindness at time of death of "our wife and mother," signed by I. Windle and family.
Page 6: Rose Ann Thompson died .** John E. Bertram died .** Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cause died. Mrs. Margaret Harris died .** Daumann infant died .**
Earl Ray Ellis died .** Will Williams died .** Miss Elizabeth Schmidt died .**
Page 10: Card of thanks from Cleve Comstock and others .**
WIRRIAM RENFROW. OLDEST CITIZEN OF HOWELL COUNTY, DIES
Tie Business Prospera- on White River-Child Caught in Steel Trap.
William Renfrow Br. 06 year old
The oldest citizen of West Plains, and one of the oldest in Howell county. died at his home two milles southwest of. West Plains following a brief 'st- tack of pumimonis
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My. Renfrow, who was among the well known ploueer residents of How- ell county. had lived there for forty- five years. Born in Butler county. Kentucky, September 7. 1830, Mr. Renfrow camo to the Missouri Ozarks! In 1870. locating on the farm south- west of West Plains, where he has since lived and where his death oc- curred this morning.
The death of Mr. Rentrow marks the passing of the last charler mem- ber of the First Christian church of wert Phirus. Nr. Renfrow having been one of the little group who organized the church here many years ago.
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Despite his advanced age Mr. Ren- frow did not until recently become ; Herble and was a familiar figure on; the streets of West Plains, coming ' to the city to market his farm pro- ducts and to transact other business He did not care for the speed of the ! automobile, but was content with h !? horse and buggy. even declining to; pernilt someone else to harness and uuharness his horse when he made trips to town. Only a few years ago he was seriously injured in an cu- counter with an Infuriated bull. which attacked him in a field on his ! fartn. Despite his years Mr. Renfrgow : emerged victorious in the encounter fand although it was februari! majarier might PORYTAfFOR ed quickly and was soon able to b leading an active life again.
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DEATHS
KOSE ANN THOMPSON. Ttome."Ann Thompson, three years of fare. died here this morning et 11 oblock at the home of her aunt. Che is survived by her mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Thompson, of R. F. D. No. 2, and by ono alster, Gene. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home and AN incomplete.
JOHN K ACKTRAN.
Funeral services ware beld at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon for John E. Bertram, I years old, who died at { p'block Baturday afternoon at bia home. 526 New street. Bortlow were bald at the Klingner Funeral chapel `with Interment in Brick Church formatery, located 5 miles northwest of Springfield. The decedent le sur- vived by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bertram.
MRS. ELIZABETH CAUSE.
Funeral services for Mra. Klima both M. Cause. 92 years old. pioneer resi- dent of the Ozarks. who died Satur- day at her home in Webb City. fol- Jowing a lingering Illuens, will be held tomorrow at her home town.
Mrs. Cause umme to the Ozarks 45 years ago. She is survived by her husband. three children: 13 grand- children and 5 great grand-children.
MAX. MARGARET HARRIN.
Funeral services were held at 2 Fo'clock this afternoon at the M E church of Republic for Mrs. Margaret Harris, 76 years old, widow of the late J. Wlilliam Harris, of near Elwood. Mo., who died Saturday morning at har bome. Interment will be made In Mavergroen cemetery at Republic under the direction of the R. E. Thurman Undertaking comment
MUL WILLIAMS.
Funeral aringsowohl an incom ;. Wullans bed bera dead plete for wru wallam, who was yes- terday morning foudn dead in an old /cellar of a residence in the southwest part of the city. The body of Will- lams wwe found by J. K. quinn, man- lager of the septic. tanks, car. the old house. . . ently two days, Jewell E. Windle, coroner of Greene county, stated this morn- ling. Coroner Windle stated that Mr. Williams' death ww caused from al- cobolic poisoning. It was not known why the man was in the cellar.
WWiuse is survived by his mother and two steters. Uving near Fair Grove, and three brother, Troy. of 1286 Erat Atlantic street, Springfield. and John and Tom, who live north- east of Patr Grove.
MISS ELIZABETH SCHMIDT.
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Miss Elizabeth Schmidt, a trained nurse living et 472 East Elm street. died of heart disease Sunday After- noon at Billings. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church 111 Billings.
Miss Schmidt le survived by three sisters. Mrs. Johanne Schmidt of Springfield, Mrs. J. R. Garbee of Bull- - lings, and Mrs. Joe Schaeffer of Mua- logre. Okle., and two brothers, Dan ; Bchmidt and William Schmidt, both of Billings. -
CARD OF THANKS.
We want to thank each and every one for the kindness shown us In the death and burlul of our son, Ien Com- *Tock We also went to thank the Strafford Baptist church and high school for the beautiful senga. Also our thanks to J. W Khuguer
CIEVE COMSTOCK and wife OSCAR WILLOUGHBY ard fan,Ils. L. B. COMSTOCK and family. F. J. COMSTOCK and family
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SERVICES FOR CHILD.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Sterne mortuary fo- the infant son · of Mr. and Mrs Ed C. Daumaun. of Route No 2. Lebanon, who died early Sunday morning In a local hospital. Interment was made In Maple Park Kcemetery.
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The body of Earl Ray Ellis, 26 yeara Wald. of Thayer. Mo. who died at 6:20 o'clock Sunday evening. in a local hospital was forwarded to his home Tthis afternoon on the "Bunnyland." Funeral services will be held at !
to'gluck tomorrow aftamaaa Et;Quite church. northeast of futr Grate." Th- terment will be made in Olive church osmetery. The body was pre- pared for burial by the Alma Lob- meyer funeral home.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18, 1927 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Charles R. Fulbright was killed .**
Page 3: Mrs. Nancy V. Hartley died .**
Page 4: There is an item about Jessie E. Smith .**
Folks You Know, Informal Glimpses and Sidelights on Prominent Springfieldians.
YOU'VE heard of the fellow who toota his own horn .. Well, Jestle E. Smith not only can foot his own horn but several of them. That, tooting naturally. camb by the horn-
he had to run for clerk. Of course
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Interfere with his however, doesn't Folks who knew him declare that Be An Infant he even cried music- ally.
But even county r .. ords and! music his time. J .... E. Smith. don't occupy all his time.
"There are lote of things I Itko to do." ho remarked. "I like to hunt rnbblia and quall nnd go flabing and ride horseback. I'll admit I don't have much time for those things nowadays, but I don't overlook an opportunity."
A Native of Arkansas.
Smith was born In Nettleton. Ark .. In 1893, but he didn't tarry there long. His parents moved to Bla Bay In the same state, and natural- -
by nesaccompanied that not HOT her on the plano." started to ride soon as' Tobuld striadle tto county .derh remarked hp had " several ' dandy"animals and. I spent lote of time ; when . I. & youngster' yriding . through the woods."
Then came attention , to tauale. And the lessone began. Before long young Smith was a capable ' per- former with a violin, a cornet; a clarinet. the drums and trape or al- most any other instrument you need in an orchestra. .
The family moved to Springfield In 1905, and young Smith made his musical debut here om a member of the band that was organized in con- nection with the Drury college cadet corps. He played the cornet with that organization.
He Loves to Hunt.
"But it hasn't all been muslo by any means," the county clerk, who made his bow in politics by run- ning Ellis J. Cogley a close race for city commissioner of revenue remarked. "for I like to hunt and fish too well."
And not Infrequently as ho lasues n hunting and fishing Heense, Smith has a faraway look In his eyes, and you can see his lipe frame the words.
"I wish I was going along."
Smith, who is married and has 8 Utile daughter. restdes nt 30 West Scott street.
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Laura Bornbeak, daughter,of John Hornbeak, one of the of Greene county.
DEVELOPED BRANSO
Mr. Fulbright .was irec one 'of the leading . real Ozarks. Shortly after ret Springfield In 189 ;. he' several townsites and tegutb R. E. Lee and Bert 8 .: platted the town offe. Taney county, now the larg on Lake Taneycomo.
He also was Interested. ka mining ventures in Southw anurl and Northwest Arkanza eral new mining locations made by Mr. Fulbright In Bancos Orari.s.
lle' alded in organizing th ¿ bank at Branson and retain Interest in Tame; county until his death. Several tracts in Stone. Taney. Greene? Christian cout.they were disposed
. OWNED CITY SPRINGE
Because of his knowledge. values In the Ozark region, be tesentend the state tax comme many times in appraising land 'uen. For several years past, Ho
.resented the probate courte „Greene county on inheritance- probleme and was called upon eral times by the circuit court seitle land value disputes. The Fulbright name has been Buciated with practically all' jearijer history of Greene o Fulbright springs, the sous 'Springfield's water supply. my hamon was part of the
Fun tiAht holdings.
Beveral membera : wart engaged in business early days of , Spring
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Coroner 'Jewell E. the body last night. Am,y will be decided upon today. Windle " said and the last will be continued today. wett . reported".the mod lice headquarters and the the hospital, to offen Mr. Fulbright ' la survived widow, Mra, Laura Felbel one son. J. Max Fulbrite associated with himto ance and'realty firm.' Mrs. Mary G. Caraon'ot and Mr. Lucy E. H mansville, also survive
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BY BRIGHT LIG FATALLY INJU SPRINGFIELD
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Pioneer. Citizen Dies in A lance on Way to Ho Officials to Continue It tigation Today
VICTIM LONG A LEADER OF THIS CITY'S TASK
Helped : Develop Numero Townsites and Other Pro erties: Fathere Was Pron ment in Bank Circles
CHARLES R. FULBRIGH prominent Springfieldy fatally Injured at 6:45 o'clock night when struck by an' bile driven by H. M. Prewett South Boulevard. Mr. Fulbright died a few:
later while haine loban bulande to St. John's'h Investigating officers that Mr. Prowett:would'! of blame.
BLINDED BY, LICH 1
The accident occurred." Boulevard, 50 feet from trance to Pheipe Grove,, Prewett was driving isten south on the : Boulevard plained, when tub cars, with usually bright lights, came te south. Mr. Fulbright att cross the Boulevard Justi two cars, etepping directly '[. of Mr. Prewett's: machine. woto no eyewitnesses to" cho. edy.
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Mr. Pre wett atepiet In a few foet, be Wit called a Puxson ambulance ti l''uibright died while being taken the hospital. Surgeona said he sustained a fractured 'skell: I.ruhen beck.
NATIVE OF SPRINGFIELD
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Mr. Fulbright was born Splikten on May 4: 1863. the so of Judge John Y. Fulbright, one the founders of . Springfield's president of the Farmers and Ma chants bank until his death in I
: (charles Fulbright went to in Christian county and code a hardware atore from 18271 1 He returned to Springfield: and organized the C. R i real estate and Insurance; ! He was married in 1887gi
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Hold Funeral Rites For Woman Burned To Death in Home
Funeral - servic Were! beld ~ at Carthage yesterday morning for Mira, Nancy V. Hartley. 78, who died early Saturday morning from burns received when her clothing became Ignited from a pipe she was smok- ing. .
Mrs. Hartley's daughter, Miss Della Hartley, left her mother alt- ting in the kitchen smoking her | pipe while she went outdoors to at- tend to some duties. When the re- turned. her mother was lying on the floor with her clothing in flamen, .4 :
She extinguished the flames but not unul her mother's legs and tor- wo had been charred and the re- mainder of her body badly burned. She did not regaln consciousness.
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18, 1927 -- LEADER
Page 1: Charles R. Fulbright killed .** Mrs. Mamie Leake died .**
Page 9: Charles R. Fulbright died .* John Jarrett died .**
Page 13: F. Beeler Eskridge and Miss Irene Lavender were married .**
Page 14: Roy Gisler died .**
Francis Caldarera died .* Robert Henry Harbison died .* Powers child died .** Miss Elizabeth Schmidt died .*
Will Williams died .**
Agnes Ann Gabriel born .* Divorce suits filed .**
Laura Branstetter divorced Charles Branstetter. They have minor children.
DEATHS
HOY GINLER.
Roy Qlaler. 0-year-old son of Mrs. , Della Ofeler. 0.16 North Main avenue.
the is survived by arten brothers, William, Harry, Walter, Ar -! thur and Clearke langley, of Spring- 'Ield, and Paul and Joseph Oister .!
but hintal will be under direction of i ti Khlugner Undertaking company
FRANCIS CALDARERA. Funeral servicen were held at 10 · flock this morning at the iterman ; 11 lolimmer Funeral home for transin taldurern. the intant son of At and Mire Jor L'aklarera, who died
WILL. WILL.I.AMS. 1
Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at Olive Church ermetery. northeast of Fair Grove. for Will Williams, who was found dead Sunday morning in an old cellare of a residence in the southwest part af the city. Interment was made in Olive Church cemetery under the di- rection of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral hams. Williams died of alcoholic poisoning although it was not known why he was in the collar, Jewell I. Windle. coroner of Orvene county. : statod. 1
MINH ELIZABETH SCHMIDT.
Funeral services were beid at 10 Fick the morning at the Catholic church in Billings for Mima Elizabeth Schmidt, a trained nurer. who reside . ed at 472 East Elm street. Alex Schmidt died Sunday afternoon at! Billings of heart disease. She is sur- ihed by three sisters and two broth- en.
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Funeral Services for C. R. Fulbright to Be Held To- morrow Afternoon.
Charles R. Fulbright, 64 years old. prominent in Springfield business cir -! cles, was killed almost Instantly, at 6:45 o'clock last night when struck: by an automobile na he attempted to ; cross' a siret in the 1300 block ou South Boulevard. The car wua driven by H. M. Prewitt, who resides only a who ?: d! lance from where tie ac-
An ambulance was summoned fol- ihnwinx the accident but Mr Fulbright Was Appareativ grad before :: arrived · He was taken. the the St. John's how-
The Accident occurred on the South. | Boulevard a few fett north of the en- :fabre to Prego Grove park Mr Prev ::: was driving a Dodge roadster ' ---
no :: 25 miles un hour. he told of- ftcers
Hat Apppeared from the south. . Ao-
tempted to cross the road just bablite the care. He stepped directly in the pattrof. tho- FromMy machine. " Mr. Fulbright was knocked to the pare- ment
Il's body, was found about ten feet from the automobile with his head lying on the pavement and his body just off the concrete. Prowitt claim- fed he worked his brakes just as soon se be mw that he was going to hit the man. Physicians stated that Mr. -. Fulbright received a fractured skull and u bivken urek. . Inquest Tonight.
An inquest will be held at 7:30 lotluck Innight. by Jewell F. Windle. ruruler of Greene county. The In- quest will be held at the Alma Loh- meyer Funeral parlons. W. D. Web- ater, of 1355 South Boulevard, and A. J. Blevsua, of 1352 Boulevard. will be . summoned as willicases. These two men were the first to arrive on the scene after the accident Mr. Web- later operated a store at the corner of the Boulevard and Beunett and Mr 'Fulbright was on his way to the store
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when the accident occurred.
Funeral services for Mr. Fulbright will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow Afternoon at Bouth Avenue Christian church. Interment will be made in Hazelwood copietary.
Ese ros of the Late Judge John Y: Fulbright, one of the founders of Springfield and former president of the Farmers' and Mercbarita bank.
ML: Pulbrighi went to Sparta. in Christian county and conducted hardware store from 1887 to 1897. He Ireturned to Springfield in 1897 and 'organized the C. R Fulbright real estate and Insurance agenty
Well Known In Ozarks.
M :. Fulbright was recognized as one of the leading rendors of the Ozarks. Shortly after returning to Springfield IL: 1897. he promoted several town -.
Ber: S. Ler. ho platted the town of Eranson. 2. Taney conais. now the .dites: town on Lake Thuevromo
Charles R. Fulbright was married in ! 1887 to Mias Laura Hurtibook, daugh- 'ter of Major John Karpbeak, one of the pioneers of Greene county."
The decedent. sided in : organising the first bank at Branson and retain -! ed bis Interter in Taney county afaire ! until his death Several large tracts In Stone, Taney, Greene and Chris- tian counties were disposed of recent- .ly by Mr. Fulbright's firm.
He was Interested in several mining 1
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Lausers of Springfield often called on & fulbright to aid them in land settlements because of his knowledge 'of land values in the Ozark region .He also represented the stain tax conunission wany times In appraising land values. For several years be represented the probate court of Greene county on state Inheritance tax problema
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Mr. Fulbright la survived by the wldów. Mrs. Laura Fulbright, and (1:€ son. J. Max Fulbright, who was As- socialed with him in the insurance and really firm NO AlsterN. Mrs Mary. G Carson of Springfield and MY Lucy E Hubic, of Humat.sville. uso survive him.
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The decedent's muther. Mra. Martha Haden Fultret :. died last Septeniser at the age of 84 years. Hils father died In 1912
L'atted Uxike No 5. A F. & AM will have charge of the services at the grave Members of the lodge will meet # 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon of the Masonic temple
BIRTHS
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gabriel, who reside northwest of Springfield, an- nounce the birth of a daughter, Agnes Anu, on Thursday, January 13. at St. John's hospital. Mr. Gabriel owns and operates the Gabriel Onie on South avenue,
O. R. FULBRIGHT
Charles N. Yulbricht promtasas Jo- cal business man, whose life was snuff- « out Monday night when he was run down and killed by an uutome- ble, trưa too will knowa throughout the Ouart ragion for any uribe of woondary ability to attenpt to' pro- claim his merits. Most oortunly be was rucouatul in business, but when highway. such rocews dove xxx . 1. make up the qualities by which are judged by those who know us bast. Nor can the sucoseste attained AN by which to weigh the true worth af Oberies Fullright.
First of all. Charles Fulbright was a man born of the sturdy ploneer par- entage and as a youth my truth, loyalty, friendship and honesty on- shrined at the family firvelde. Throughout his life he chung to the etmple teachings which he received at his mother's kee. where. as & babe. be wu taught to ilsp his evening prayer. He worshiped the God of his fathers without lending an eur to the theories of those who mwst to destroy the only hope man cau lay chatta to when he keeps his rendesy- ows with death. He ww old-fashion- ed enough to believe that friends are the mile-posts which mark one's way to FocosMs. He was convinced that there wwe something sacred in the flex of his country and that books ture shrines and not merely edifices tabloned by architecta from marble slabe and sand, He was abora all. Iulf and truthful. giving the man who was down, the benefit of the doubt Broad minded enough to res- Lite that there was always room for doubt, he spent no time in doubting those who profused to be his frinds, but accepted them with the same but accepted them' with the same whole-beiried reparebtp of which be was thrice worthy. His mettle was nerer questioned, but bed besa tem- pered in the bolling olle of sorrow and experience. He was .never too buey to such as a joke, or to on- ground in personal affaire es to dis-
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