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Mr. and Mrs. William Busby of 854 North Broadway, announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday, Oc- : tober 9.
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POTTER FAMILY'S REUNION IS HELD
More Than -Hundred Attend Gathering of One of. Oldest Families in Missouri
More than 100 persons attended the annual reunion of the Potter family, Sunday, at the home of J. W. Potter, six miles northwest of Fair Grove.
The Potter family is well known throughout this region and was es- tablished here In 1828 when B. T. Potter and his brother, Col. Tom Potter, came to Missouri and set- tied in Dallas county.
During the reunion It was de- cided that a meeting be held on the Crat Sunday In september, 1928. at the home of Elizha Potter, north- east of Fair Grove.
Representatives of this family who are now in business In Spring- field, Include J. E. Potter, of 624 South Clay avenue, who is a for- mer county collector of . Greene county; Raymond L. Potter, 2101 N. Prospect, member of the Springfield city council; C. O. Pot- ter, of 2134 Travis, le Identified with the .Cowden-Buick company; C. Potter, 1800 East Atlantic, . machinist in the North Side Frisco shops; Carl Potter of Sunshine road, connected with the MoGregor Motor company; Paul C. Potter of 1428 8. Fremont, owner of the Paul C. Potter Cheese company and owner of the first successful cheese fac- tory in the Ozarks; Paul graduate of Teachers college and has taught school a number of years in the Ozarks. He was sup- erintendent of schools at Niangua last year; H. B. Potter of 1558 8t. Louis owns a grocery store at the corner of St. Louis etreet and Glen- stone road.
Those attending the reunion in- cluded the following:
Cal Potter and Dee Rennet of Fair Grove; Tom Potter, and Willle Newport and wife of Red Rop ; Charlie Mayfield and wife and som Arlis, of Springfield : Willard Case and wife of Halfway ; Lasika. Opal, Oman, and Marie Vonalon of Half- way: Marry Mmer of Halfway; George Earon and wife, Nina, Wilfred, and Cleo Koron, of Red Top ; Bill Belf and wife of Hled Top: Hubert Ourlin and wife of Springfield; John Potter and wife of Red Top : Lawrence Potter and wife and
daughter, Irena, of Red Top : Buster Pot- ter of Red Top; Hattie Edmonson and Com, Jake, Lon, Rez, and Billle of Spring- field, Kisha Potter and wife and ton Syrus and daughters, Pearl Marie, Uns. and Inggras, of Fair Groves Cholos For- ter and wife and children Cathryn and Bafe of Springfield ; Dos' Canalfax and wife and son Carl Des, of Fair Grove. Lawrence Whooler and wife and, daugh- ter Theda Pearl, of Elkland, Habert Dav !- som and wife and children Billie Jean and Gladys Jane, of Niangus, John Whit- con and wife of Springfield ; H. B. Pot- ter and wife and daughter Ruth, « Springfield ; : B .. B. Potter and wife and children, Besulah, Bud, and Max of Red Top: A. C. Potter and children, Lorene, Karens and Viele, of Springfield ; Paul C. Petter and wife and daughter Lala Na- das of Sprinthold; Steve Petter and wife and.sma Junte, of Rid Top : Grint Jones
Suchetill Jan Petter . Twee, Okie!
Del Potter & Fafr Grove : Clay, Ofte and Pild Fotter & Fair Grove : J. B. Potter and wife and' children, James Lee, and Mary Madalloe of Fair Grove; and Hattle Rey of Springfield.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
William Stennett, 64. Wichart, and dereida Dale. 60, Springfield; Claude Henson. 21, and Vesta Horner. 18.1 both of Springdeld.
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W. V. BREAZEALE DIES IN HIS HOME
Retired Merchant Had Been Resident of Springfield 20 Years; Funeral Today
William V. Breazeale, 70 years old, a retired merchant who, for the past 20 years, has been a reald- ent of Springfield, died at 2:46 o'clock yesterday morning following a lingering Illness at his home, 626 East Monroe street. Funeral eerv- Ices will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Klingner Funeral chapel with burin! In Hazelwood cemetery. The Hteverend M. F. Cowden will officiate and the Solo- -
mon lodge, A. F. and A. M., will be la charge of services at the grave. He is survived by the widow and by two sons, Charley V. Breazeale; Allen J. Breazeale, of Springfield; by two sisters, Mrs. Milier Cave and Mrs. Addie Walker, both of Spring- fleld; and by three brothers, Tom Breazeale, of Oregon, Oscar and George Beazealo, both of Ozark, Mo.
Married to Clara A. E. Fielden, on March 27, 1879, the two had lived happily together for 48 years.
Mr. Beaseale was reared in Chris- tian county and when atin a young man, moved to a farm on the James river, eight miles south of Spring- field, where he lived until 20 years lago, when he moved to Springfield and entered the grocery business. He continued In this business untu two years ago when he retired from ctive work.
He was a member of Solomon lodge, No: 371. A. F., and A. M. also of the Chapter and Zabud coun- cll. He served as acting tyler of the Solomon und United lodges.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1927 -- LEADER
Page 1: There is an article about Mrs. Nancy Ann Price, soon to be 101 .**
Page 5: Potter family held a reunion .**
Page 6: Indian mound marker dedicated .**
Page 13: William V. Breazeale died .*
J. T. Sherrod died .** Alexander Calhoun died .*
B. F. Smith died .**
Mrs. Fannie E. Negus died .**
Mrs. Gertrude Lea died .**
Job E. T. Hunt died .*
Lorton N. Cox died .* Ira Lucille Lucas died .** Daughter born to Dr. and Mrs. Floyd B. O'Rear .** Marriage licenses issued .**
Page 14: Card of thanks from E. C. Sawyer and others .**
Page 17: Mrs. Effie Daigler of 607 South Campbell avenue went to Joplin for the funeral of her cousin Mr. S. W. Ornduff.
Page 18: A son Clyde Joe Campbell was born October 10 to Mr. and Mrs. William Lester Campbell of 1056 East Commercial street.
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Dr. and Mrs. Floyd B. OTHER, of New York City, formerly of Spring- field, announce the birth of a daugh- ter, Ostoba .11. Dr. O'Bear was for- merty registrar at the loon! Teachers college and is now a member of the Columbia University faculty at Xow York City. Ha in the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. 4. ORear, 608 South Florence
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Marriage licenses, ware lesved Jest tarday to : Claude Hadson, 31, and Vesta Homer, 18, both 'of Springfield: William Stannett, 84, of Wishart, and Bereids Dale, 60, of Springfield; and Cecil C. Futman, 26, and Fern B. shull, 30, both of Springfield ..
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Stone 10,000 Years Old
Is Dedicated at Drury ,
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"Early Man Liked the Ozarks,"Says'L'. E. Meador at Cere- mony for Unveiling of Campus Marker; Relic Is * a Link With the Past.
"The mound upon which this stone is placed is all that remains of the house of some chieftain of the Neo- 11thlo ago." mid L. I. Medor, in an address at the dedication ceremony of the historic marker placed on the Drury college campus by "the Unt- veraity. club this afternoon.
The marker. a simple stone, with explanatory inscriptions, rests on a mound beneath a clump of ever- gresos between Wallace hall and the muslo ball.
Mies Alice Thrasher, registrar of Drury college, unvelled the marker. And T. W. Nadal, president of Drury college, made an address in which he accepted the market on behalf of the
Dr. John Pearson gare, the troca- Ulon. the ceremony . followed . . luncheon of the University club served in the domestic science room s& Burnbarı ball.
Mr. Meador made a historical ad- drees in which be explained the old trails and the Indian mounds, both of which the marker commemorates. "This stone." be sald. "marks the achievement of the past. It tells . of a race too busy with life to leave written evidence of Its existence. But I. consista in action, in functioning. and wa art therefore interested in what the men did. The house which once Moos Bere was made some 10 .- 000 years ago by perhaps the second rise of men to Inhabit Greene county."
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According to Dr. L. M. 'Sheppard. - the best living authority on the hts- tory of the county. there are about . this later day."
10,000 of these mounds in Greene county. The mound dwellers built the walls of their houses of adobe. the roots of thatch.
"We know nothing about the men And women who lived in them. but much is coming to be known of the part the men played in the long and Interesting story of civilization, " be sald. "It was the men of the Neo- lithic age-that first made the rough patterns of all the essential tools which make industry possible today. the wheel, the wedge, the arch and the screw. Much of our civilization of today we owe to unknown men and racee of the silent past. This marker represents our unpaid debt to there mon. .
"This stone marks an old trail, one of many old trails over which men have traveled for centuries to one of the most attractive places in the Ozarks," said Mr. Mendor. "Two of the most important of these trails crossed at Springfield, one, the Wu- dernees road, leading from the Osage settlement to the Osage river at Ber- ryville, Ark .; the other. the Virginia warriors' path, leading from the At- fantic to the Rocky mountains. There were other trails made by the In- dians in coming to this hunting ground. . One of those, the trail to 8t. Louts, became important during the Civil war and earthworks were thrown across the trail to protect It. The remains of these earthworks can still be seen on the Drury campus, and this stone is placed here also in . a memorial to the action and men of
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Mr. Nancy Ann Price, who today planned to celebrate her 101st birth- day November 27. She is pictured abort at bar spinning wheel.
FEARED DEATH HAD HER IN '33; NEARS 101 NOW
Oldest· Woman, in Ozarks Primps for "Birthday Picture."
· HER SISTER IS NINETY
"I'm.a Wee Bit Old-Fashion- Think Knee
Mr. Mary Priog oldest woman la the Omrtt, who thought ber "time had come" way back in 1838, when she -w the sky empty Its stars onto the ground, today begin plans for cele- bestice ber 101st birthday.
But this year she wants a quiet 004. Our thousand beiped ber cele- brate reaching the century mark last pear at ber quaint cottage tucked aVy on : 200-c farm northeast ber.
--- & 101 the spurs authoritatively ! on the subject of longevity.
Here's ber recipe:
Drink plenty of good water- Uke that found throughout the
Eat wholesome and substantial food-nix with the rich delicacies. Go to bed at a reasonable bour.
Don't use tobacco and by all means leave Intoxicante alone.
Read the Bible and enact Its teaching.
That's au.
The wonderful little old lady waa found today .. sitting in her favorite 100-year-old rocking chair in front of · fireplace, a picture of contentment. 90 Attends 100.
"I real time for a woman of my years," she mid. There was a twinkle -
in Der .. es as she said this.
"Wil I let you take my · picture? Wall I suppose there's no harm in it and besides I've had too much ex- parlance to let It flatter me. - walt until I get "fixed up.' though.
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"Elisabeth." abe called, "got that Uttle. bar of mine orer there in the wardrobe."
Kuzabeth is Mrs. Prices' sister. Mrs .. Ktmabeth Sumner. who is 00 years old herself. She takes care of ber . Oderly uster-doing the cooking and Other amull household duties. it la remarkable to note bow sha flits about the house with such great man She handed Mr Price her prized box. The little old lady nimbly lifted the Ud and seuched for fully two min- . utes Suddenly a smile played about her countenance and from within the br she removed a fancy lace hood.
Dons Fancy Hood.
"I couldn't think about baving my Picture taken without this," she ro- marked. as she lled a neat bow be- neath bes chin.
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It has not been definitely decided whether or not a celebration will be Moned for Mr. Price on ber birth- day. for trice declares that she bed unich rather spend the day in peace and quiet.
"it's tos to have all my children- toda daughters grandchildren, great- grandchildren and even great great- mandchildren-father" here, but the excitement is too great." she sald.
Mra. Price was born at East. Tenn .. Mckinn county. November 27, 1828. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Bimms, Hor' fe- ther being of a roving nature be tranied with his family extensively throughout the unsettled country. From Mckinn county the family mov- ed Low Georgia. They want them only a short time when be loaded the family and belongings into a wagon and drove to Bedford county. Tenn.
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Later the family moved near the Cumberland mountains and lived there about four years.
m 1833. Mr. Price Mw an unusual light, opened the door and saw stere falling just like drops or raln.
the called ber older sister to the door and they thought the end of the world bad come.
The Price family moved into Mls- court when His Pitos Was but 10 years old. They drove through the fron mining region south of St. Louis on Greene's ferry boat. At that time
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there wasn t & rajtroed from St. Louis to Springfield. The entire jouramy was made with az-drawn wagone. !! they traveled 10 miles a day they con- · andered this a record, Mr. Price do- clared.
Wild Geme Abounded.
At night they would find a place
. 10 camp and cut trees down to make & wurm fre.
. Hru Price wald there wert plenty of bud turkey and other game then. Her father killed several of the four-
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The wyzna irsin reakci crveni doubty. April 10, 183T. While coming through' Spttorfield it was peowwwkry for Mr Price's father to pick bis way around stumpe and trees-eren in the exact lot where our public square Is beated today. Find was welling at 81.35 an scre in Springheld at' Opat Ltmne.
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Mrs. Price remembered distinctly the place where they firut located- Doktory Barrens- And : their neighbors wer people by the names of Headies and Bleek.
There verv sight Headles boys and
and eria of the Headles boys married the piqsle girls. Mr. Headlee wished. for another atesje girl so that his son, John could marz her .
Mrs. Pros, formerly Mancy. Anh &mms, was married December 14, 1848, to Terry Griffin Price. Her un- ale Brist Bimms, performed the care- moby.
.The most wonderful thing in ber It was to watch the growth of Bartagfield. When she dirat saw the town it was nothing, figurativaly speaking. .
There was a long log cabin, los not oren bowed used boarding house. The hotel was run by Nick Smith.
Thenv rus ona dry goods store and a small grocery store owned by Rob- en Mckibany.
New CHY ONOW CP.
Daniel B. Berry married a piece of President James K. Polk. Mrs. Berry made a dress for M.s. Price at one Uime. When the Democrats pomidat- od Folk for president, people would cry out, "Don't rate for Folk, be's poison, " baring reference to the polk wed. the "grand old woman" re- called.
- In 1848. Hra. Price's brother, Robert Blame It years old, left home to to I to the gold fields in California, It was at the time the peaceful religious life
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of the Spanish mission was disturbed + and destroyed by the feroe onset af | American progress. A man named Marshall found a place of metal which proved to be gold. In a few Treks !! wus discorered that roid was abundant throughout California, Mmo. Price recalled.
It mus ncanly known all over the lavilised world that in California there --
were fields of gold that could be worked If Anyone who could bay ater'i outfit. a pick. shovel and
At least that was the . news that reached Springfield and caused many to Join in the mad rush worth! ! dotat who said. People traveled on foot, on borseback, in wigoni, in carte" Mrs. Prioo said they never heard anything of Robert. He was given up for dead. Fifty, thats passed and one day to their surprise and great joy. a friend informed. them of Robert's where. abouts. He attended the World's Fair in St. Louis In 1904. He thought wul of his family was dead. Learning that his two sisters were here, be paid them a visit in 1005.' He died a short time after the visit.
Relative Founded Joplin.
Mrs. Prios bad ao upole named Harris Joplin. He was & Methodist preacher. He founded a small esttio- ment where Joplin now is. He put up a commissary house to keep provisions for the Cherokee Indians. He was so Uked by all who knew him that they pamed this settlement Joplin, Mo.
. "I don't visit. very much."" Mrs. Price said, "I've been taking The Leider since the first publication. It keeps me posted on all the eventa of the day flippers unruolomatul marriages, murders and most oftry- thing.
"Otris' smoking?" the pondered. "Well, I most certainly don't like'lt- aod those short skirts are terrible. But then of course times have changed Ind I might be a wee bit old fashion- ed. I'm for the younger out having & good time-but in the right way."" -
CARDS OF THANKS.
PTWPSER -- WC. winh . to thank our friends for kindnem shown as during our great Flow and for the beautiful floral of- forings. -
E O. MAWYER MR. AND MRS. GFOROR. ORIPPENS.
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PIONEERS IN OZARKS HOLD FAMILY REUNION
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The annual reunion of the Potter family was held at the home of J. W. Potter, atx miles northwest of Fair Grove, Bunday. Members of the Pot- ter family are prominent in Spring- field and the family has lived here for almost 100 youra.
CoL' Tom Fotter came to this dis- trjot in 1830, with. His brother B. T. Potter. It was decided at the reunion that the meding next your will be beid at the home of Klisha Potter. Dortheset of Fair Orore.
Members of the family now living In Springfield are J. E. Potter. 624 South Olay avenue, formerly collec- tor of Greene county; Raymond Pot- ter. 3101 North Prospect, member of the city council: C. P. Potter. . 1300 the city council: C. P. Potter. 813 Travis, of Cowden-Buick company; A. O. Potter. 1800 Kast Atlantia, of the Frisco shops: Carl Potter, Bun- aline road, with McGregor Motor company: Paul C. Potter. owner of the Paul C. Potter Cheese company. and H. B. Potter. 1583 St. Louis street, owner of a grocery store.
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Thow who attended the reunion were: Cal Potter and Dee Rennet of Falr Grove; Tom Potter, and Willle Newport and wife of Red Top; Charlie Mayfield and wife and son, Arlis. of Springfield: Willard Case and wife of Halfway, Leslie, Opal. Omen, and Marie Vanaton of Halfway: Murry Miller of Halfway: George Eagon and WLe, Nina, Wilfred, and Cleo Eagon. of Bed Top; Bill Belf and wife of Bed Top: Hubert Curlin and wife of Springfield; John Potter and wife of Red Top: Lawrence Potter and wife and daughter. Irene, of Red Top; Buster Potter of Red Top: Hattle Ed- monson and sons, Jako, Lon, Rex and Billie of Springfield: Elisha Pot- ter and wife and con Byrus and daughters, Pearl, Marie, Una and Imogene, of Falr Grove: Clofus Potter and wife and children, Cathryn and Rufus of Springfield: Dee Cannifax and wife and son, Carl Dee, of Falr Orore: Lawrence Wheeler and wife and daughter. Thede Pearl, of Ek- land: Hubert Devison and wife and children, Billie Jean and Giadys Jane, of Mlangua; John Whitson and wife of Springfield; H. B. Potter and wife and daughter Ruth, of Spring- fleid: B. B. Potter and wife and chil- dren. Beulah, Bud and Max, of Red Top: A. C. Potter and children.
Lorene, Eugene and Viola, of Spring- field; Paul C. Potter and wife and daughter. Leis Nadine of Springfield: Bteve Potter and wife and son Junior. of Red Top: Grant Jones and wife of Springfield: Mra. W. A. Potter of . . Springfield: Raymond Potter and children .. . Unabelle and Josephine. of Springfield: Fern Potter of Tulus. Okla: Carl Potter and wife of Spring- Delft: Mra. Bud Potter of Falr Grove: Clay. Ollie and Ethel Potter, of Fair Orore; J. B. Potter and wife and chlidren, James Lee, and Mary Mada- line of Fair Grove, and Hattle Roy of Springheld.
DEATHS
W. V. BAKAZEALE
Funeral services . for. William V. Bresseale, 50; a retired marchant who died at 2:4 o'clock yesterday mord- ing following . "lingering ilities at his home, 628 Kast Monroe street. were held at 8:20 o'clock this after- noon at the Klingner funeral home. Burial was in Haselwood cemetery.
J. TI SURRROD.
Funeral carvioss were held at 8:30 p. m. today for J. T. Sherrod, 68. former resident of this city, who died Mondey trening at Les home in Kan. the City. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery under direction of the Her. man H. Lohmeyer funeral bomt. ·
ALEXANDER CALHOUN.
Funeral services for Alexander Oui- boun, 77, who died Monday afternoon At his home, 836 South Delaware avd- Que, wer held.at 10 & m. today at the residence. Burial was in Basel- wood cemetery under direction of the Herman H. Lohmeyer funeral home.
J. K. T. HUNT.
Job E. T. Hunt, 70 years old, died this morning st the home of & daugh- tor, La . Charles Williams of 21IT Spruce street. He is survived by bis wife, three daughters and a non. Fun- eraj services will be held at 10 a. m. tomorrow at the Klingner Funeral home with burial in Hazelwood come- Lery.
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B. Y. SMITH.
Funeral services .trero beld at a p. M. Buday for B. P. Smith, 00 years old, who died, at his home to Mouett, Mo. carly. Saturday morn- ing. Burial was in the I. O. O. P. cemetery at Mobett. Mr. Smith came to Monett about 80 years ago and settled at the home where he died. He was married to Miss Nellla Crane of Springfield In 1908. To this union two sons were born. Mr. Smith was one of Lonett's leading contractors and bullders Ho ia surtired by his alle, foste sisters, Mrs. Emma Hler-t onymous of Los Angeles, Mrs. Mamie Jameson of San Francisco, Mrs. Car- rhe o. Olurk of Oxford, Miss., and Mr.' Hartha Eagle of Cardington, a. and a brother, Eimy Smith of Mans- Geld, Mo. He was a member of The Mother church, the First Church of Obrist Salentist of Boston, Mass, and ! also of the Christian Selene society of Honett. A large number of friends and relatives attended the
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IRA LUCILLE I.UCAS.
Irt Lucutà Lacas, 22.months-old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Harrey Lu- cas. 539 College street, died at 12 20 p. m. today at the home follow- Log a brief Illness Funeral services will be bald at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow at the Starne mortuary. Burial will : be in Lust Lawn cemetery.
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THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 13, 1927 -- DAILY NEWS
Page 1: Job Newton, now 101, took an auto ride. **
Charles C. King was appointed guardian for Ruth O. King, minor heir of the late R. Ophelia Seaman.
Marriage license: Douglas R. Forrester, 27, and Elizabeth R. Hood, 25, both of Springfield.
Page 2: Mrs. Eliza McDowell died .** Florence A. Rozell was appointed administratrix of the estate of William R.
Ellison.
Page 3: Mrs. Gertrude Lea died .**
J. E. T. Hunt died .** Mrs. Fannie E. Negus died .* B. F. Smith died .** Lucas infant died .*
Mrs. Mollie Smott died .* *
Page 6: Marker put up on Indian mounds on the Drury campus .**
Page 7: A son Charles Vernon Underwood was born October 9 to Mr. and Mrs. William Underwood of 1089 South Douglas avenue.
Page 11: Card of thanks for kindness at time of "our sorrow," signed by E. C. Sawyer and Mr. and Mrs. George Crippen.
We wish to thank our friends for kind- meas shown tu daring car great sorrow and . for the beautiful Doral offerings. Signed :
E. C. SAWYER MR And MRS. CEO. CRIPPEN. 1
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KURS. GERTRUDE LEA.
Los Centrado Im. 10 jours old. VỪA XXX T. M. Les of Marthfield, Mo .. died Just night in a local hospital following a brief iliness. Bhe is sur- vived by the husband and a son, both of Marshfield The body was forwarded to Marshfield this morning by the Klingner Funeral home for bartal. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, although the bour bas not been set.
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L. N. COX.
Funeral services for Lorton N. Cox, 68. Who died yesterday morning in a local hospital after a brief illness. were beld at 2:30 p. m. today at Wls- hart under direction of Harman H. Lohmeyer Funerd home. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, four sona, and two daughters
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YANNIE K. NEGUS.
Mrw. Fannie K. Negus, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday at .the bome of her son. O. N. Regus, in Obi- caro, sooording to word received here today. Funeral services will be hold Tounday to Chicago.
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LUCAS INFANT i
Ira Lucille Lucas, 22-months. o !! daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey lucas of 339 College street. died yesterday following a brief illness. Funeral servlees will be held at ":30 o'clock this afternoon at the Starne mortuary with burial in Fast Lawn cemetery.
UNIVERSITY CLUB DEDICATES MARKER ON DRURY CAMPUS
Site Marks Former Homes of Mound Dwellers of Neolithic Age, Said To Be 10,000 Years Ago
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BUILT on a mound which, sup- posediy, was the home of the chief tribe of Ozark mound dwellers of the neolithic age-some 10.000 years ago-& marker was yester- day dedicated by the University Club In commemoration of the event. The marker, of white stone, and uniform with others placed about the city on historic spots, was set slightly north of the Music hall. "The mound dwellers were the second race of people to inhabit the Ozarks," Prof. L. E. Meador told the Univeralty Club members, "the cave-dwellers being the first. The mounds were circular, from 15 to 30 feet in diameter, and there were at least 10,000 In Greene county alone. There are a great many on the Drury campus. We have but a few bare facts concerning these people, but we know this much: they were the makers of the first rough tools, the wedge, the wheel. the screw, the lever - tools that modern Industry could not do with- out."
The marker accidentally serves a double purpose-the other being to mark the spot where one of the most famous trails leading tato the Ozarks crossed the. Drury campes
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