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BIRTHS
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Mr. and Mrs. Calvin B. Willianis, Russelville. Mo., formrely of Spring- . feld, annonnce the birth of a son Sepember 13.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank M Robberson. , of 1965 Johnson, announce the birth of a daughter. Betty Lou. September 17. Mrs. Roberto: formerly was MISS Dela Crumley.
MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1927 -- DAILY NEWS 1
Page 1: A daughter Julianna Elizabeth Johnson was born on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Johnson, 1001 New street.
Wiley Fry of Thayer was thought to be dead but was not .** Page 2: Mrs. Blair Bedell died .**
Page 5: Miss Isabel Boyd Page and Mr. Fred B. Bryant were married .** Miss Alice Ruth Tornquist and Mr. August Peterson were married .**
Page 10: Mrs. Arty May Jackson Keller died .** Mrs. Loren Turk died .** John Burke died .**
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FTHEM HE'S LO PHANTUR
Going to Oklahoma to Wor . Falls to Write and Killthe Another Leads to Unusual Confusion
A WIDOW and her five children sat in their Uttle farm bome
last Friday night and mourned for their husband and father, but a few days buried in the family plot of a nearby cemetery.
The children hovered near thetr mother. sensing ber despondenty and grief when a, dadita pointist the door attracted thetr 'attendop Tte door swung open and the man for whom they grieved, stepped into the room!
The mother stilhed, thatobed har . cat
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walked toward Mi
wait And then thủ appekranod the doorway of. Comstalde Barmy MeCourtny, of Thayer, completely. rausingred ber and the maak tato the outstretched arms of ber hus- band.
But this most wassual stery bas Its beginning almost one month ago when Fry informed bis family thất . be had planned a trip to Oklahoma Tubero he hoped ti, got come time noththy
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Then the arrathe band. polated to The, Okla, 'and:
Was shot by otfloera durtat tetapted holdup , of '&' ' drug." there For wveral days the . Kentified body. of the boadit Iny: the morgue. They officials of finger prints, identified the, as Jack Laman, holder of love .: Bice recorda, who had morved? ty terme in penitentiartes.
But tate agh acrawled an certain band across the web oreats and relatives of Fry hardes that the body of a whore identity had not conclusively boda. established, " occupied a sib in the Tulsa morgue. Fearful of wird they might find on that slab brother and #. sister of Fry jour- neyed to Tulsa, viewed the body and positively identified it as that
los their brother.
BRING BODY HOME .
In the face of such positive iden- tification Tulsa officials released the body to the relatives and drop- pod Investigations tending to prove that It was the body of Lamar, the criminal
The body .was returned to Thayer and thence to Jobe, Mo. some 25 miles east of Thayer, where It was burged In the Fry' family plot last ; Thursday afternoon, September 8.
Just eight days later. Fry dropped from a train in Thayer. Citizens of the town stared in undlaguised amazement at the seeming appari- tion as I'ry walked along the street unul be encountered Barney No- Courtney, constable, whom he bad known for years.
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"AREN'T YOU DEAD?".
"What's the matter hero, Bar- ney?" asked Fry. "what have I done? These people all know me but you'd think I was a crazy man walking up the street the way ! they're acting now."
Instantly realizing that the real Wiley Fry stood before him Instead of lying beneath six feet of soil in the Jube cemetery, Constable Mc- Courtney replied :
"You're supposed to be dead. .Wiley. You can't blame prople for being afraid of you., I was myself. and I'm still shaking. We had a fororal service for you last Thurs- da) and buried you in the family lot but I'm sure glad it wasn't you. And you can bet your folks will be sind."
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PLAN TO EXAMINE BODY
Castaldo Mecourtney then offer- " tu so with Fry to his home and the two left as soon thereafter as · possibile for the Fry fari.
The family has decided that the to remain in its grave on their plat for a few more days, awaiting pos- mille action on the part of Tulsa officials. If It has not been taken after a reasonatde time, it will be removed and reburied in the Pot- . ters field at Thayer.
MR8. BLAIR BEDELL Funeral services for Mra. Blair Bedell, 70, who died Saturday at her home 112 East McDaniel street. will be held at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon at the residence with burial In Lincoln Memorial ceme- tery under direction of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home.
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TORNQUIST.PETERSON. A pretty wedding was colettaised at noon Saturday, at the home of Mr. and Mre. F. Tornquiat, 770 Col- lege street. when their daughter. Alice Ruth become the bride of Mr. August Peterson of Brooklyn, N. Y. Dr. Lewis M Hale of the First Baptist church. performed the cere- mony. The birde carried a bridal bouquet of rose huds. Miss Mar- garet Backlund played the bridal march. Miss Esther Marle Torn- quist. elater of the bride. served at bridesmaid, and carried a boli- quet of red and white dahlias. Fol- ring the ceremony buffet luncheon wan served to about fifty cuesta.
The couple left for a week's vielt with friends and relatives in Kansas City, Lawrence. Kan., and Verona. Mo., after which they will ro to Brooklyn, N. Y., where Mr. Peterson le connected with the New York Central railroad.
Couple Wedded In Covington, Tenn" }, .. .
The wedding of Miss Isabel Boyd Page of Memphis, Tenn., and Mr. Fred B. Bryant, son of Mr. and Mra. Fred Bryant of this olty'took place In Covington, Tenn., Thurs- day at the home of the brides aurt Mrs. E. C. McFadden. The· brilc wu attended by Mrs. Robert King of Memphis and Mr. Mahs Linster of Springfield and Memphis attend- ed Mr. Bryant. Mrs. Bryant is a niere of Judge Alfred Page of this city and lo known to a number of friends here. The couple left for trip to Kansas City where they wi realde temporarily.
DEATHS ..
MRS. JACKSON·KELLER
I uneral services for Mra. Arty May Jackson-Keller. 49 years old, whu dled Thursday night at her home at 759 West Elm street, were held Saturday afternoon at Weaver cemetery neur Ozark, with burial there under direction of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home. She was born on April 19, 1878, In Jasper county, Mu., and lived most of her life in or near Springfield. She Joined the Baptist church when 14 years old and continued with her churel: ........ tlou unin her death. She was married on January 20. ..... to Junn N. Keller and to this 'union two children were born, a | daughter, Velma, and a son. Tom. She Is survived by the husband, one son, Tom, one daughter. Velma. one ¡brother, Loula Jackson, of Wash- inglon; one sister, Mra. J. A. White_ head. of Springfield, two halt brothers. Oscar and Hite Jackson, of Miami, Okla.
MRS. LOREN TURK
Funeral services for Mrs. Loren Turk, who died Sunday at her home In Ash Grove, will be held. at the P'reabyterian church at that place at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Turk, who formerly
Miss Dolly Killingsworth, was a member of one of the ploneer fam- Illes of Greene county. She is sur- ¡vned by her husband. Loren 'Turk, who is one of Ash Grove's leading , business men; by two daughters. MEN Sherwood Morgan of Tulsa. Ulla., and little Miss Louise Turk ¡of the home address, and by two brothers. Wayne and Cleo Killings- worth, who reside In Ash Grove.
JOHN BURKE
l'uncral services for John Burke, "1 years old, of New York city, who Was killed Tuesday in an explosion - of gasoline tanks where he was em- ployed. will be held at 9 o'clock this ----- morning at Sacred Heart Catholic church with burial In St. Mary's Cemetery under direction of the . Horma :. Lohmeyer Funerali
MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1927 -- LEADER
Page 4: Birth reported .**
Mamie E. Brown sues to divorce William H. Brown. They were married in May 1923.
Wilfred Fry, thought to be dead, returns home .**
Katie S. Peat sues to divorce Arthur D. Peat. They were married in December 1908.
Mrs. Blair Bedell died .**
Page 17: Miss Alice Ruth Tornquist and Mr. August Peterson were married .** Miss Henrietta Young and Mr. J. D. McClinton were married .**
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MAN THOUGHT DEAD' RETURNS TO HIS HOME
Happiness . Grata rotgans - in home of Wilfred Fry. young Oregold
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month's shesnes, during Which time the body of an alleged bandit killed during an atyw bokdup Tulsa, Okla., bad been identified M Fry and was taken : to his bonne for burial.
Ofdabomse officers .identified the bandit as Jack Lamar, notorious po- llos character, but gave up the body to a brother and sister of Fry, vào went to Tules and "positively" idea- tified it as that of their brother. .
do positive were members of Fry's family of the identification. that Mrs. Fry at first bellered her hus- band to be a ghost when he walked Into their home Friday night.
What disposition will be made of the body buried in the family plot bas not been determined.
BUES FOR DIVORCE.
. Katle B. Peat this morning filed suit in the circuit court for divorce from Arthur D. Peat. They were married in December, 1908, and lived together until September, 1927. ' The plaintiff alleges her husband threatened to kill ber and we quarrelcompe,
MRS. BLAIR BEDELI ..
Funeral services for Mrs. Blair Be- dell, 70, who died Saturday at hier home. 1112 East Mcomniet sircet. were ' held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at I-the residence, with burial In Lincoln Memorial cemetery under direction of the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home.
BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. Avis Cosby, of 141 East Hasel street, announce the birth of a son, Robert Wesley, on Beptem- ber 18.
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Miss Henrietta Young, daughter of Mrs. Faith M. Young of Peirce City. became the bride of Mr. J. Dr Mociin- ton at Joplin at a quiet ceremony at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. MoOunton of Diamond, Mo., yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph .3. Maddor of this city attended the couple. Mrs. Meddor is 6 stater of the bride. Mro. Mecitn- ton wore a street frock of black geor - gette with matching accessories. The Rev. Ira Karr, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Diamond, per- formed the services which we at- tanded by Miss Norine MoClinton, Ajeter of the groom; Mra. Irs Karr and the parents of the bride and groom in addition to the attendant couple from this city. A four-course dinner followed the wedding ceremony and places were laid for 10. The bride presided and cut the large bridal cake. The centerpiece for the table was fashioned of a wreath of ferns and pink begonia blooma. The young couple. both of whom have been re- aiding in Joplin, will be at home in that city after September 25. They plan to visit several nearby points before returning to Joplin where Mr. McClinton Is employed by the South- western Creamery company of Jop- lin.
Peterson-Tornquist.
A pretty wedding was solemnized at noon Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Tornquist. 770 College street, when their daughter, Alice Ruth, was married to Mr. August Friction of Brooklyn. N 1. Rev. Lewis N Hale, pastor of the First Baptist church, performed the cere- The bride's bouquet was of - me Suis and the bridesmaid, Miss F ... . Virle Tornquist. etater of the
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tr ..: .. : ried red and white dahlias. 'The wir ting march was played by
MIS: · ". enret Backlund. A buffet was served to about 50 1 the ceremony. The
departed on the Bunny- : : "'' of a week with rela- Use: min Blends in Kansas City, Low- NI.". K.u. and Verona, Mo., after wh:r :. they will leave for Brooklyn, N Y their future home. where Mr. Petersen is connected with the New Ye:x C'entra: railroadt.
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TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1927 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .**
Harry and Calvin Smith were killed by a train .**
Page 2: Katie S. Peat sues to divorce Arthur D. Peat. They were married December 16, 1908.
Page 3: C. H. Davis died.
William V. Thomas died .**
Page 5: Miss Freda Wingo and Mr. Ewing Savage will be married today at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wingo, 817 South Pickwick avenue.
Page 8: Mamie E. Brown sues to divorce William H. Brown. They were married May 22, 1923.
Harold C. Dickenson and Louise Schotte, both of Springfield, were married yesterday in Springfield.
Page 12: T. H. Gideon was appointed curator for Virginia Rose Godfrey, a minor.
FREIGHT
ON SPUR BOM
Dead Two Days When' Bodh Discovered by Crew od: For Car That Had Court Them Fatally
LETTERS FROM MOTHER ESTABLISH IDENTITIE
Tell of Pathos in Arkan Home, With Indicatiod T Were Returning In Ahaw To Her Plea :
LIFE crushed . slowly from the by a ponderous bas cer un the slept Saturday night on as farth en railway bumper. the bodied two youths were found by a WHY switching crew at 1 o'clock night near the intersection of mass street and Lyon 'averre.
The bodies were lying aide b Ride on the bumper which enda tid Frisco spur alongside the rafiwar's record flle building. Thetr erweber chests told how they met deaths sleeping on the bumper tosether! they failed to bear an approach my ¡switch engine and w ground
against the bumper as the cogiad crew shunted a car against ft. . It le belleved they have bory identified positively as Harry and Calvin Braith, brothers, who wird hurrying to their home in Winslow. Ark., after spending the summer working in Detroit, Mich. . . .
! PATHOS IN LETTERE
Letters which established " at Identity told also u a levtag'
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KILLED AS THEY SULLY
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Railway officials said they losand the youths had been the ming" their way home on trette ; trains and stopped near the mert side yards Saturday.
Finding a resting piace in shade of a box car on the w. Ing spur. they wid th Pred probably decided ' night there lying down toendeks on the gradual slope of the moth which ends the spur. A switching crew, bringing a car of coal enter, the spur lato Saturday night, mht the boxcar lumbering against the mound. The youths probably diet. a few minutes after the car struck them, either of Internal Injuries or:
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suffocation.
A telephone call to the chiet police at Winslow revealed that a Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith Att there. It is believed they are the parents of the youtha.
A bill of lading for . vallse shipped from Detroit on September 14 to Winslow by Harry Smith, found on the body of the older boy. served to further establish their Idenuty.
OTHER CLUES FOUND
Lettere from "Mrs. W. A. Smith. Winslow," were found on the bodies of both the youths. one addressed to Calvin Smith and the other to Harry Smith. In these she begged -
her sone to come home, and urgod Harry to stop in Winslow for a short time if he Insisted on "going on to the oil fielde."
Both the youths appeared to be of a good family, though they were dressed for the road. One wore an! expensive wrist watch and a 'small' guld pin, a tiny airplane model set With stones. On the body of this youth were found two mall money order receipts for money belleved to have been sent to his mother The wrist watch had stopped at 1.30 o'clock.
A driver's license Jaued In Detrolt wu found on the body of the older boy, and the description given of him on It was seen as an accurate description of the youth found here. It gave his etrolt Address an route ' and described him am brown - hatred, blue-eyed, and 21 years old
A LETTER FROM HOME
The poverty of the youthe' fam- lly/ L plainly but . graphically . tuld in the following letter from Mrs. Smith, found on the body of the younget by: . "Wasour,
"September 9.
"Dear son: I will once more write - you to let you know I am not quite - dead yet. Calvin, I want to know way you don't write home any po Tour' father is not well-he! Les't been since you left bome. 1 kdy that you are feeling fine. - Two Just finished working in the pois a day and a half, making um, and are patas to pick again today. Please, Calvin, you and Harry come home and help tako ; aure of the crop. Two boys you i know here are going to the oil Celds about the 25th of next month, ! to you boys come home and help your father with the crop, and If Harry wants to go on he can go to the oll fleide with them. Your father la not able to take care of the crup by himself. Hurry and do come home. Answer. please. '
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Love to you-from your mother and all at home to Calvin."
The bill of lading for the valise Indicated that the youths decided to return home Immediately, pack - Ing their clothing and shipping it on shead of thent on September 14.
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Another letter from Mrs. Smith, found on the body of the youth believed to be Harry Smith, con- tained a plea similar to that found In the other Jetter.
A pipe carried in a breast pocket of one of the youths was smashed to bits by the crushing weight of the box car. An old large copper coin carried by the cther bore a dan: apparently made by the car.
Reached by telephone at WInslow last night. W. A. Smith, a farmer. declared hle two sons had left home early this summer, and that he belleved there was no question of the Identification. Ile will come to Springfield today to calm the bodies and complete funeral ar- 1 ancient The bodies le at the Altta lohmeyer funeral home.
Pioneer Attorney Of Pulaski County Buried at Richland
Funcral servicos were beld yes- terday for C. H. Davia, 67. proce- outing attorney of Pulaski county. who died Baterdey at his home at Richland following a short ilinces. The death of Mr. Davis leaves Richland. a town of 600 population, without an attorney.
Mr. Davia was the oldest prac- ticing attorney In 1 ....... ..! . . having been born and reared in the! county He began the practice of law when a young man and filled the office of prosecuting attorney motoral terms.
The September term of Pulaski county circuit court was convened at Waynesville yesterday morning
T ly Judge W. E. Marton but court! was adjourned until today. Court, will be reconvened this morning but | further delay may be caused un- irma Governor S. A. Haker acts on the appointment of a prosecutor to succeed Mr. Davis.
Mr. : Davis was prominent dein « ratie politics of the Ozarks for ov years.
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DEATHS
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WILLIAM V. THOMAS
William . V. Thomas, 78. of 1864 Clay street, died yesterday after- noon after .s lingering finess. He Is survived by the widow and 3 sons W. F .. Harry H, and Ray, all of Springfield: two daughters, Mra. Eva White, Springfield and Mrs. Chester Brashears. also of Spring- 'eld. 4 grandchildren and 2 sisters. ' Mrs. Theodocia Gibson, of Spring- 'field and Mrs. Lena Molten, of Los I Angeles, Cal. : Funeral arrange- lenta have not been completed. The - Kungner company is in charge of arrangements. 1
MARRIAGE LINCESES
Joo K. Lewis, 21, and Irene Phi- lipa, 21, both of Aurora; Harold O. Dickenson, 21, and Louise Schotte. IT. both of Springfield.
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TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1927 -- LEADER
Page 1: Harry and Calvin Smith were killed by a train .**
Page 6: Miss Corrine Dobson and Mr. George Reynaud, formerly of Springfield, were married Saturday in Los Angeles. The bride is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F. F. Dobson of Oswego, Kan., formerly of Monett. Mr. Reynaud is a brother of Walter Reynaud, formerly a football star at Teachers college here.
Page 12: A daughter Julianna Elizabeth Johnson was born September 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Johnson, 1001 New street.
Elva Renner divorced Elvis Renner.
Page 13: William V. Thomas died .**
Page 17: Miss Corrine Elizabeth Duemler and Mr. Oscar L. Palmer were married .** Family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Campbell .** Miss Erma Jean Mckinney and Mr. Elmer F. Bath were married .** Miss Mabel Stiver and Mrs. W. S. Eckman were married .** Reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Tuck .**
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Marx celebrated their golden wedding anniversary .**
Reunion of Cousins. A cousine' reunion and basket din- Der were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8. Campbell, 940 Kast Division street. Those who attended were: Mesers. and Mesdames R. A. Campbell. Imaam Calloway, Claude Stone and son. Billy. Allen Cain and son, Allen, Jr .: Misses Retha Stor. Tilla Belle Stone, Juanita Canışi ..... Marcella Cuit .. Mess:n. Virgil Canlı and George Cain and the out-of-town guests, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stone of Marshfield. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brooks And son. Lonnie Jean, of Jop- Un and Mrs. Ellen Bodenbammer of Bt. James.
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Bath-MeKenney.
Mrs Mury K. Mckinney. 1612 Col- lege street, anounces the marriage of her daughter. Erms Jean, to Mr. Kimer F. Batu of this city. The ceremony was performed at Ozark Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Both are at home at 1612 College street.
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Reunien at Tuek Home. A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Tuck near Bolivar. A large dinner was served to the following: Mesure. - and Mesdames C. F. May. George May, George Love, Gone Lava, Claudia Herndon, Fred May. L. M.That; Xim Agnes Tuck, Mr. Ralph Lowe and the young people. Max and Kern Hern- don. Junior May, Martha Ann May. and the out-of-town muestr, Mr. Nettie Davies of Kansas City and Miss Bert May af Los Angeles, Catil,
Eckman-Stiver.
Mrs. Jennie Murray. 1129 North Missouri 'avenue, anounces the mar- riage of her niece, Miss Mabel Btiver. to Mr. W. 8. Eckman Bunday moin- ing at, the home of Rov, T. H. Wlles, pastor of Grant Avenue Baptist church. Mrs. Eckman has been mak- Ing her home with her aunt.
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FIND MANGE AI BODIES OF TWO BROTHERS HERE
Harry and Calvin Smith, Winslow, Ark., Meet Death on Frisco Tracks ..
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.4 Youths Apparently Had Gone to Sleep on Bumper at End of Switch Spur.
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Crushed by a Frisco freight car es they slept. the bodies of Harry and Calvin Smith. brothers. of Winslow. Ark .. were found by a switching crew at 7 o'clock last night near the in- teis.ction of Chase street and Lyon
The chests of both youths, lying side by alde on the bumper which ends the Frisco spur alongalde the rallway's record file building. were horribly crushed. They were belleved to have been killed Saturday night when the car. loaded with coal, was cut loose from a train and backed Into the siding
Identification Made.
The bodies were taken to the Alma
Lohmeyer Funeral home where a let -- tar'and other articles found on them gare their identification. A letter bore the signature of their mother and was mailed at Winslow. Art.
After talking With Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Omith of that town, Coroner Jewell E. Windhe said that almost positive identification ww certain. The parents of the boys will come to find,-probably arriving at mid- night tonight, to take charge of the
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An Inquest' will be held at 10 a. m. tomorrow. Coroner Windle announe-
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It is believed that the youths had been "bumming" their way and were ca route home. as the letter found on one of the boys written by his . mother urged them to come home as she needed aid. Railway employee be- lleve that the boys stopped on the spur Saturday night and comfortably situated themselves for a few hours rest.
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ored last night at a dinner at Colonel hotel on the fiftieth anal- versary of their wedding. Sixty guests attended the dinner, arranged by local friends of the Springfield pioneer, among them being a score of relatives of the couple, who came here from several cities to participate in the anniversary celebration.
Ignace Olaser acted as toastmaster at the speaking program which fol- lowed the banquet, and in a abort talk pald bis compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Marx.
Complimentary talks also were made by Dr. Herbert Spite of Nashville,
Mr. and Mrs. Marx were the recipi- ¡ ents over the week-end of many mes- tages of congratulations trom friends in other cities as well as the personal felicitations of Springfieldians, and of many gifts to mark thetr poiden so- 'niversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Marx have lived to Springfield with the exception of 4 few months, all of their married life. coming bere' nearly 50 years ago from Loutwille, Ky. Mr. Marz engaged in the clothing business after cmmeine here and is one of the city's business
DEATHS
WALLAM Y. THOM
IS away street, who did you afternoon after a lingering illucas. Be Is survived by his wife the som W. P., Harry M. and Ray. a « Springfield; two daughters, Mr. En White and Mrs. Chester Brasbear. of Springfield, two doters and four grandchildren. Arrangements are ia charge of the Kinger Puntini Mm. *** 19/
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tier Springfield Girl Weds. uncement has been received of the marriage of Mies Corrine Elizabeth Duemler, daughter of Mr. . und. Stra. t. O. Dumaior of Parents, - Arts, to Mr. Oscar L. Palmer, also of Phoenix, Saturday. The young couple will take . wedding trip to Grand Canyon and will be at home after October 11 in Phoenix. The bride and her family resided here uctil about three years ago.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 21, 1927 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Marriage licenses issued .**
Page 3: Mrs. Kate Smith died .**
Page 5: Miss Freda Mabel Wingo and Mr. Ewing Savage were married .** Miss Marian Galbreath and Mr. Byron Cole were married .**
Page 12: Daughter born September 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Versaw of 1119 East Commercial street.
Miss Wango Mamed, To E. Savage
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