The Neosho Daily News from Neosho, Missouri • Page 1

VOLUME 25. NEOSHO, MONDAY, OCT. 14, 1929. CUPID SCORES ON HIT MADE BY ST. LOUIS BALL PLAYER WITH KANSAS CITY GIRL Condemned Man Wants Leader To Hang, Too Lamar, Oct.

J. Abshier, Lamar bank robbfer, who must hang for the murder of An. N. Parrish, president, in the "scarlet raid" on the first National Bank, here May 23, 1928, is ready to die, but he has one last wish. A'bshier is determined that Ralph Fleagle, leader of the gang that robbed the bank and killed four men, will hang, too, he said today.

A jury last night decreed death on the gallows for Abshier. Ralph Fleagle, through his confession, brought all the other bandits, except "Little Jake" Fleagle, to justice and in return officials have promised Ralph they will not ask the death penalty in his case. Abshier, Ralph Fleagle and How- Royston all entered pleas of guilty to murder in district court here recently, but under a Colorado statute a jury must decide whether fhe men will hang or be sentenced to life imprisonment. Man Killed Five Hours Before Wedding Hour Mount Pleasant, Oct. Windham, salesman, lay dead here tonight and plans his wedding this afternoon were forgotten by all save Mary Caulk, who was to have become the bride.

Windham, returning shotgun he had borrowed for a recent hunting trip, was killed almost instantly today, less than five hours before his wedding was scheduled, when it was into his chest. No inquest was held, as the accident was witnessed by three persons. Taylor Douthitt, Cardinal Fiel der, and Anna Jane Shelton to Wed. Taylor L. Douthit, center fielder for the St.

Louis Cardinals, won the admiration of Miss Anna Jane Shelton, 4906 Westwood road, twd years ago in St. Louis when he swung his mighty bat to aid the Cardinals to victory in a baseball game. The meeting which followed the baseball game will culminate today in the marriage of the Cardinal batsman and Miss Shelton at the First Baptist church, 2310 Lhiwood boulevard, Kansas City. The coilple obtained a marriage license Friday Douthit giving his age as 28 and Miss Sheldon, 27. The marriage ceremony will be performed at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon by Dr.

A. Ray Petty, the new pastor of the church. Miss Sheldon, a graduate of the University of Kansas in 1926, was introduced to her fiance following the St. Louis game two years ago by her Wendell T. Meredith, with whom she makes her home.

From this meeting grew the romance which resulted in their engagement. Douthit is a graduate of the University of California, class of 1923. While in the university he was captain of the baseball team. He went directly from college to join the Cardinals. He was "leadoff" man in the Cardinal lineup last season.

Douthitt is a former Newton boy, nephew of Mr. Sam Reynolds of Neosho. Assist In Birthday Celebration Mr. and Mrs. Carson Barlow drove to Gentry, yesterday to assist in, the celebration of the first birthday of their niece, Patsy Ann Walker, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Winfred Walker of Gentry. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Wallace and Mrs.

Etta Siler, all of Joplin, and the baby's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sheppard of Sarcoxie, were also present at the very pleasant dinner.

Returns From Hospital Gale Graham, son of Prof, and Mrs. R. S. Graham of route 1, who has been in St. John's hospital at Joplin for three weeks following an operation for appendicitis, was able to be brought home Saturday and is getting along nicely, although it will 'be several days yet before he will be out.

COAL ON TRACK Car Arkansas Semi Anthracite 8- 3nch egg. North Transfer Storage Co. Phone 171 316 Spring Si. Beturns From D. A.

B. Meeting Mrs. H. S. Sturgis has returned from Kirksville, where she went last week, representing the Neosho chapter of the Daughtei-s of the American Revolution, at the State convention of the organization.

Mrs. Sturgis is local Regent. The meeting was an extremely interesting one, and was attended by three hundred women from all parts of the state. Many beautifully appointed social affairs were given in connection with the convention, and much business of importance was transacted. An elaborate banquet was held on Thursday night of last week and at this time nominating speeches were made, presenting the names of for the office of State Regent, and her accompanying officers.

Mrs. Horace Bailey, and her accompanying ticket of officers were elected; Mrs. Bailey has been the one favored by the Neosho chapter as candidate for the office of State Regent, and much gratification is ex- Dressed st the election of her and her ticket. Her home is in St. Louis.

The meeting 1 of this convention were held in the auditorium of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Surgery, and the use of this extremely convenient and pleasant place added much to the success of the meeting. Funeral services for J. Perry Taylor were held at 10:30 today at the Bigham chapel, conducted by A. J. Miller.

Burial at the I. 0. O. F. cemetery.

Neosho Lodge No. 247 A. F. A. M.

had charge of the services at the grave. Try DEMOCRAT WANT ADS FA DA with Vibra-Coiitrol The newest, most astounding principle of radio design, Come in today! RIGGS' HARDWARE COMPANY BYE, BYE, MESSENGER BOYSf Above is the gargantuan pneumatic tube plant which has been installed in the baiement of a large insurance buijding in-New York. It receives and sends messages to all parts of the serves as well'as 300 messenger boys did. WOMAN KILLED BY RAGING ELEPHANT Animal Splits Her Skull With Tusk and Hurls Body Twenty Feet. Corsicana, Oct.

typical small town crowd which gathered here today to watch the Al G. Barnes circus unload its animals and catch a glimpse of the trapeze ppr- formers, was thrown into a panic today when "Black Diamond," giant elephant, became enraged, tore loose his shackles and killed one woman, seriously injured his trainer and tore up three automobiles. Mrs. Eva Donohue, 53 years old, Kerens, was killed. The elephant split her skull with one of his ivory tusks and threw her body more than twenty feet with his trunk.

The elephant then attacked his trainer, Charles Pritchard, and tossed him over two box cars. Pritchard suffered a broken arm and is believed to have been injured internally. Circus officials were at a loss to explain the animal's sudden outburst of rage. He had not been mistreated they said. W.

N. Cannon, Corsicana, and Bert Griffin, Garens, fought the beast back into his. box car where he was chained to two other animals. Three cars were wrecked almost completely when "Black Diamond" charged at them. Pritchard tonight said he was starting to lead "Black Diamond" to the show grounds when the beast rolled and unrolled his trunk, throwing his trainer over the box car.

Circus attendants attempted to stop the elephant as he charged toward Mrs. i Donohue. She stood in her tracks! as if paralyzed, witnesses said. Penally, by use of barbed hooks, the bull was hobbied. William Denny, assistant circus manager, said that "Black Diamond" never had given any trouble until today.

COURT Today has been the time for the opening of the October term of Newton county circuit court. Much routine work attends the opening day of the term of court, and today was no different in this respect. Special Service At Episcopal Church As a part of the program of the Clergy Conference of the Episcopal church being held at St. John's church, there will be a service Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock to which the public is invited. The speaker will be the Rev.

E. L. Soudar, recently returned from China and the Phillippine Islands. His subject will be "A Message from the Missionary Field." The choir of St. Phillip's church, Joplin, will render a musical program.

They will sing, the anthem, "Fear Not, Israel" by Spicker. Soloist will be Miss Imogene Price, soprano; Mrs. C. V. Welch, contralto; Mr.

Geo. W. Pither, tenor; Mr. Carl Neely, baritone; Mr. Fred Frevert, organist.

Saxton-Payne A wedding of two popular young people took place Saturday morning' at 9 o'clock, when Mifis Mary Louise Saxton, oldest daughter of and Mrs. Thomas M. Saxton, Mr, Dan Payne, son of Mrs. D. P.

Payne, were married at the home of the bride's parents, G02 South Hamilton street. The young couple was attended by Miss Mary Stark of this city and Jack Longstrcet of Goodman, and only immediate relatives of tho bride and groom witnessed tho ceremony which was performed by Rev. Roy Morgan, pastor of the First Congregational church of Neosho. The bride wore a charming gown of brown transparent velvet, with matching accessories, and curried a boquet of pink rosebuds. Mr.

and Mrs. Payne left at once for Kansas City. They will probably be at home in Seclalia, later in the fall. Mr. and Mrs.

Payne are widely known here, and have many friends who are interested in their happiness. Mr. Payne, who has been a popular pharmacist at Price's Drug store of the city, now holds a responsible position with the S. Ferrill of Cincinnatti. Missouri Defeats Ames State Field, Ames, Oct.

lanky 185-pound halfback, aided by the husky 204-pound captain, today led a smooth-working Missouri university football team to a victory over Iowa State college here today. Although Carl Johanningmeier and captain John Waldorf provided the bulk of the offensive punch for the Missourians, the towering hard-driving, sure-tackling group of linemen really spelled the downfall of the lowans. The Bengal forward wall tore through the Cyclone line on both offense and defense, opening the huge holes for its backfield and shattering all hopes of the Iowa State ball luggers. Absence of Paul Traiiger, Iowa State backfield ace, cost tho Cyclones what chance they might have had for victory. Richard Wilcox tried to take his plaoe at quarterback, but lacked ability as a plunger, open field runner or forwad passer.

Even Trauger, however, could scarcely have aided the Cyclones materially against such superior team play as Missouri showed. A lUo-yard forward pass, Waldorf to Dills, early in the second period put Missouri on Iowa's 20-yiird line. Waldorf then placed the ball 14 years nearer the scoring line and plunged for the first touchdown. A brief Iowa spurt after kick-off ended abruptly when the determined Missouri line stiffened, and Derry, who had replaced Johanningmeier, dashed off tackle for 20 yards. Waldorf and Dills pulled two forward passing tricks that gained another 30 yards and with Derry to the goal line, the sub-halfback carrying the oval across.

It was another sub who tallied the final Missouri touchdown. Bittner, who replaced Waldorf in the fourth period, intercepted one of the many forward passes Wik'ox threw in an effort to score and raced yards for a touchdown. Large Attendance At C. E. Lecture NOTICE 1.

O. O. F. Reguiar meeting of Neosho Lodge No. 85, O.

0. F. will be held at the hall Monday night promptly at All members urged to be present, visitors cordially invited, D. H. Lewis, Sec.

Frank Stanley, N. G. Grand Jury Meets A jury convened in Neosho today, howling in connection witih. the meeting of the Newton county circuit court. Miss Thelma Williams of Newtonia 'shopped in Neosho Saturday.

A lecture on "Christian Science: Its Ac-cord with the Lord's Prayer," was given hint night by Arthur 1'. De-Camp, C. S. at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Neosho. The lecture was largely attended, many coining' from Pittsubry, Springfield, lUonett, Webb City, Carthage and Joplin.

Chas. Haber of Ashville, N. motored to Neosho, arriving here Saturday accom named by-his brother, H. B. Baber of St.

Louis. The former went on to Tulsa yesterday for a visit with relatives. Youth Witt Be Ttfied For Killing Hit Friends Corpus Christi, Oct. Baldwin, popular young high school student and football player, will go trial in McAllen next Wednesday, charged with stabbing his friend, George Morris, through the heart with an ice pick and killing him. It was indicated he would enter a plea of self-defense.

Morr-is was stabbed after he, accompanied by Baldwin and another boy, drove to Reynosa and returned. Examining testimony indicated Morris became ill and the other two attempted to take him outside. In the scuffle that followed, he was pierced in the back by an ice pick which penetrated his lungs and heart. Baldwin has been free on $3,000 bond. Letter From Frank Murphy Prank Murphy, former resident of Neosho, and now watchman at the Alice Bodine gas well, No.

1, near Oklahoma City, has written us an interesting account of an explosion on last Tuesday in the south Oklahoma City field, which set fire Sin- Oil Gas Company's No. 3 Stamper, a new producing well, and threatened the company's huge gasoline plant, storage, and nearby wells. Only the drilling crew was on duty at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. It was but a few moments until the 120-foot steel derrick melted and crumbled. Mr.

Murphy's location is a mile or more from the burning well and he could read all of his pressure guages and meters, or his watch figures, by the light from the burning well. There was a traffic jam of'about 30,000 people in at the well, with 100,000 gallons of gasoline near the well, in grave danger of explosion. In case this had exploded, the jam of people would have suffered tex-ri- ble injuries and almost certain death. Mr. Murphy says: "If anyone who reads this ever happens to be near an oil field when a well is I would like to say: DO NOT go near the well.

You can get a good view of it at a distance of two miles, and will be in less danger. The oil field workers have something else to do besides driving people away from danger when a well is burning. "This well was burning at 2:30 a. October 8, and was extinguished at 12:42 p. October 10.

It is blowing gas now. They have not been able to get it under control, and of course, there is a possibility of it, being re-ignited:" Death oS Mrs. Sarah Box Mrs. Sarah Box, aged 84, wife of James Bex, died at 3 p. m.

Saturday at her home in the south part of town. She is survived 'by her husband, one daughter, Ellen, and four sons, John, Charles, Bert and Virgil. Funeral services conducted by Rev, T. M. Norris were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the First Baptist church.

Burial at the I. 0. 0. F. cemetery under direction of J.

Ashley Bigham. Oliver Sovereign, bass-baritone, and Carl Nealy, violinist, appear in concert tonight at the First Community church of Joplin. This is the first offering this year, of the Joplin Music Club, and the program as arranged contains some charming numbers. Mr. Sovereign has successfully conducted a vocal class in Neosho for some time.

I. H. Collier of Erie made a business trip to Neosho today. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONFERENCE HELD HERE Approximately 80 Delegates Attend. An interesting feature has been the Young People's Conference which opened Saturday evening at the First Christian church of Neosho, and closed yesterday afternoon.

Approximately 80 delegates were present, in addition to a large attendance of local young people. A banquet was held at the church. Saturday night, and at this time, movies of scenes taken at the Conference at Hollister during the past summer, were shown. Miss Hazel Mace gave the welcome address. Dean Petti't, president of the Kansas Young People's Conference, was the principal speaker of the evening, 'his address being most inspiring.

"Dad" Jones of Springfield gave "Echos of the International Convention," which was held at 'Seattle, Wash. Yesterday's program opened with a Sunrise Prayer service which was held at the City Park. A spefiial sermon to young people was delivered at the church at 9:45, by Rev, F. E. Mallory, pastor of the church, and at 11 o'clock Dean Swift of Drury college, Springfield, conducted a special Sunday School class for the young people.

A splendidly arranged basket dinner was served in the dining room of the church at noon, and the conference adjourned. Memorial To "Uncle Ike" Next Sunday, Oct. 20th, at 2:30 p. m. a dedication ceremony will be held for the erection of a memorial to Uncle Ike, postmaster at the Forks of the Shepherd of the.

Hills. The dedication will be held in the Shepherd of the Hills cemetery. Memorials have already been, erected for Uncle Mat and Aunt Molly and these memorials as well as the one to be erected to Un.cle Ike were brought about largely through, the efforts of Miss Pearl Spurlock, who drives the Shepherd of the Hills Taxi out of Branson. She has solicited subscriptions and worked assiduously nk raising funds for the purpose, and the dedication of this memorial will see the final accomplishment of her endeavors. The occasion next Sunday will be a most impressive one and we know there are many Neosho people who will drive dovyn to be present at the dedication.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Savage and two sons and Mr. and Mi-s. Leonard Carnes and family, of Neosho, Mr.

and. Mrs. Lawrence Carnes and fam- ilv of Webb City, and Mr. and 1 Mrs. W.

T. Kines, visited Mr. and Mrs. T. Caples and Mr.

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