His death cert. shows Edwards KS. I am not sure it is Edwardsville. But it did come up on the county info that way.
Cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.
Then
Parents liste as Roze Ward of IL. and Bessie Ballou.
Lived at route ten city.
manner of injury: "shot in head with .32 pistol"
nature of injury: "shot in head"
these sentences are one after the other and they do not explain further.
REJECTED SUITOR FULFILLS THREAT; KILLS YOUNG WIFE AND THEN HIMSELF.
Bodies of Couple Are Found In Home of Young Woman's Parents, Gun Clutched in Hand of Slayer.
Mother Says Daughter's Former Sweetheart thrice Vowed He Would Take Her Life For Spurning Love.
Unrequited love was blamed for the murder last night of Margie Smith Hurst, 23, and the subsequent suicide of her former sweetheart, Owen E. "Cotton" Ward, 26 yr. old Frisco machinist helper.
The double shooting took place in the three-room home of the girl's deaf and dumb mother and stepfather at 1307 N Johnson ave about 6:45 o'clock last night.
According to the slain girl's mother the man had threatned her life three times. Police said that they had run Ward from the home about 6 mos. ago after he had vowed to kill the girl.
Mrs. Fred Niles, the mother, questioned in writing, told officer J T McReynolds that Ward had wanted their daughter to marry him on Sept. 30
Had Recently Returned
She had returnded about a week ago after visiting sister n OK. City. Neifhbors said thy had not seen Ward at the house.
Mr and Mrs. R O Ward parents of Owen, said that after they quit going together he was despondent for months but during the last 6 wks. had not seemed to worry about his love affair.
His railway pass was punched for a trip to Tulsa Mon. night and return Tues. night at home and did not work yesterday although he was supposed to.
At the time of the tragedy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Niles were at the rear of the house.
Neighbors Hear Shots
The next door neighbors Mr and Mrs Steve Blevens said that they heard shots. In a moment the mother of the slain girl was heard screaming in spite of her affliction.
Mrs Blevens went to the house while Mr. Blevens called the police and an ambulance.
The tow bodies were lying in the front room at right angles, their feet together. In Ward's hand was a small .32 revolver.
The girl was still breathing but expired before an ambulance arrived. She was shot through the throat, the bullet ranging into a major vein. Death was caused by internal bleeding. He was shot in the side of the head.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward said the the pair started going together last spring and broke up during the summer.
Vera A Campbell, 330 W Wall st. through whom the pair met told police they had not quarreled. Later she said that Margie had her her that Ward had threatened to kill her but thought nothing of it.
Divorce Suit Pending
The dead girl had stayed with Mrs. Campbell for several weeks in Sept. She said that she had not seen her since she returned from KC although the girl had been at the house looking for her.
Hearing on a divorce petition Mrs. Hurst had filed was set for next week in circuit court, officers said Ward lived on route 10 with his parents and 3 brothers, Oren K, Ernest, and Forest Ward.
Besided the husband and parents Mrs Hurst is survived bu the sister she had been visiting in Oklahoma City and a brother Roy H Baker., a policeman in Ft. Worth, TX.
Funeral arrangements for both the victims are incomplete. Burial of Mrs. Hurst will be under the direction of Floyd W Fox. Arrangements for Ward are under direction of the Herman H Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Jan 4, 1935 Springfield Newsleader, Springfield, Greene, MO.
RITES SATURDAY FOR LOVE SLAYER
Girl Victim of Owen Ward Probably Will Be Buried On Monday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tom. afternoon in the Herman H Lohmeyer funeral chapel for Owen " Cotton" Ward 29 yr. old Frisco machinist helper who Wed. night killed Margie Smith Hurst and then himself because she spurned his love.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn cemetery.
Girls Funeral Monday
He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R O Ward, rt. 10, and by 3 brothers Owen, Ernest and Forest, all of the home address.
Arrangements for Mrs. Hurst are still incomplete but will probably be conducted Mon. afternoon in the Floyd W Fox Chapel. Definiite arrangements are waiting the arrival of relatives.
Romance Broken Off
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs Fred Niles, deaf mutes in whose home at 1307 N Johnson ave the tragedy took place; a sister, Mrs Mary Plumbee, KC, and a half brother Roy H Baker a Ft. Worth Texas Policeman.
The two had gone together after meeting last spring. The romance lasted until midsummer. Mrs. Niles told police that Ward had thrice threatened to kill Mrs. Hurst. She returned about a week ago for KC where she had gone to avoid him. The night of the killing was the first time they had seen each other since her return.
Cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.
Then
Parents liste as Roze Ward of IL. and Bessie Ballou.
Lived at route ten city.
manner of injury: "shot in head with .32 pistol"
nature of injury: "shot in head"
these sentences are one after the other and they do not explain further.
REJECTED SUITOR FULFILLS THREAT; KILLS YOUNG WIFE AND THEN HIMSELF.
Bodies of Couple Are Found In Home of Young Woman's Parents, Gun Clutched in Hand of Slayer.
Mother Says Daughter's Former Sweetheart thrice Vowed He Would Take Her Life For Spurning Love.
Unrequited love was blamed for the murder last night of Margie Smith Hurst, 23, and the subsequent suicide of her former sweetheart, Owen E. "Cotton" Ward, 26 yr. old Frisco machinist helper.
The double shooting took place in the three-room home of the girl's deaf and dumb mother and stepfather at 1307 N Johnson ave about 6:45 o'clock last night.
According to the slain girl's mother the man had threatned her life three times. Police said that they had run Ward from the home about 6 mos. ago after he had vowed to kill the girl.
Mrs. Fred Niles, the mother, questioned in writing, told officer J T McReynolds that Ward had wanted their daughter to marry him on Sept. 30
Had Recently Returned
She had returnded about a week ago after visiting sister n OK. City. Neifhbors said thy had not seen Ward at the house.
Mr and Mrs. R O Ward parents of Owen, said that after they quit going together he was despondent for months but during the last 6 wks. had not seemed to worry about his love affair.
His railway pass was punched for a trip to Tulsa Mon. night and return Tues. night at home and did not work yesterday although he was supposed to.
At the time of the tragedy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Niles were at the rear of the house.
Neighbors Hear Shots
The next door neighbors Mr and Mrs Steve Blevens said that they heard shots. In a moment the mother of the slain girl was heard screaming in spite of her affliction.
Mrs Blevens went to the house while Mr. Blevens called the police and an ambulance.
The tow bodies were lying in the front room at right angles, their feet together. In Ward's hand was a small .32 revolver.
The girl was still breathing but expired before an ambulance arrived. She was shot through the throat, the bullet ranging into a major vein. Death was caused by internal bleeding. He was shot in the side of the head.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward said the the pair started going together last spring and broke up during the summer.
Vera A Campbell, 330 W Wall st. through whom the pair met told police they had not quarreled. Later she said that Margie had her her that Ward had threatened to kill her but thought nothing of it.
Divorce Suit Pending
The dead girl had stayed with Mrs. Campbell for several weeks in Sept. She said that she had not seen her since she returned from KC although the girl had been at the house looking for her.
Hearing on a divorce petition Mrs. Hurst had filed was set for next week in circuit court, officers said Ward lived on route 10 with his parents and 3 brothers, Oren K, Ernest, and Forest Ward.
Besided the husband and parents Mrs Hurst is survived bu the sister she had been visiting in Oklahoma City and a brother Roy H Baker., a policeman in Ft. Worth, TX.
Funeral arrangements for both the victims are incomplete. Burial of Mrs. Hurst will be under the direction of Floyd W Fox. Arrangements for Ward are under direction of the Herman H Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Jan 4, 1935 Springfield Newsleader, Springfield, Greene, MO.
RITES SATURDAY FOR LOVE SLAYER
Girl Victim of Owen Ward Probably Will Be Buried On Monday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tom. afternoon in the Herman H Lohmeyer funeral chapel for Owen " Cotton" Ward 29 yr. old Frisco machinist helper who Wed. night killed Margie Smith Hurst and then himself because she spurned his love.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn cemetery.
Girls Funeral Monday
He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R O Ward, rt. 10, and by 3 brothers Owen, Ernest and Forest, all of the home address.
Arrangements for Mrs. Hurst are still incomplete but will probably be conducted Mon. afternoon in the Floyd W Fox Chapel. Definiite arrangements are waiting the arrival of relatives.
Romance Broken Off
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs Fred Niles, deaf mutes in whose home at 1307 N Johnson ave the tragedy took place; a sister, Mrs Mary Plumbee, KC, and a half brother Roy H Baker a Ft. Worth Texas Policeman.
The two had gone together after meeting last spring. The romance lasted until midsummer. Mrs. Niles told police that Ward had thrice threatened to kill Mrs. Hurst. She returned about a week ago for KC where she had gone to avoid him. The night of the killing was the first time they had seen each other since her return.
His death cert. shows Edwards KS. I am not sure it is Edwardsville. But it did come up on the county info that way.
Cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.
Then
Parents liste as Roze Ward of IL. and Bessie Ballou.
Lived at route ten city.
manner of injury: "shot in head with .32 pistol"
nature of injury: "shot in head"
these sentences are one after the other and they do not explain further.
REJECTED SUITOR FULFILLS THREAT; KILLS YOUNG WIFE AND THEN HIMSELF.
Bodies of Couple Are Found In Home of Young Woman's Parents, Gun Clutched in Hand of Slayer.
Mother Says Daughter's Former Sweetheart thrice Vowed He Would Take Her Life For Spurning Love.
Unrequited love was blamed for the murder last night of Margie Smith Hurst, 23, and the subsequent suicide of her former sweetheart, Owen E. "Cotton" Ward, 26 yr. old Frisco machinist helper.
The double shooting took place in the three-room home of the girl's deaf and dumb mother and stepfather at 1307 N Johnson ave about 6:45 o'clock last night.
According to the slain girl's mother the man had threatned her life three times. Police said that they had run Ward from the home about 6 mos. ago after he had vowed to kill the girl.
Mrs. Fred Niles, the mother, questioned in writing, told officer J T McReynolds that Ward had wanted their daughter to marry him on Sept. 30
Had Recently Returned
She had returnded about a week ago after visiting sister n OK. City. Neifhbors said thy had not seen Ward at the house.
Mr and Mrs. R O Ward parents of Owen, said that after they quit going together he was despondent for months but during the last 6 wks. had not seemed to worry about his love affair.
His railway pass was punched for a trip to Tulsa Mon. night and return Tues. night at home and did not work yesterday although he was supposed to.
At the time of the tragedy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Niles were at the rear of the house.
Neighbors Hear Shots
The next door neighbors Mr and Mrs Steve Blevens said that they heard shots. In a moment the mother of the slain girl was heard screaming in spite of her affliction.
Mrs Blevens went to the house while Mr. Blevens called the police and an ambulance.
The tow bodies were lying in the front room at right angles, their feet together. In Ward's hand was a small .32 revolver.
The girl was still breathing but expired before an ambulance arrived. She was shot through the throat, the bullet ranging into a major vein. Death was caused by internal bleeding. He was shot in the side of the head.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward said the the pair started going together last spring and broke up during the summer.
Vera A Campbell, 330 W Wall st. through whom the pair met told police they had not quarreled. Later she said that Margie had her her that Ward had threatened to kill her but thought nothing of it.
Divorce Suit Pending
The dead girl had stayed with Mrs. Campbell for several weeks in Sept. She said that she had not seen her since she returned from KC although the girl had been at the house looking for her.
Hearing on a divorce petition Mrs. Hurst had filed was set for next week in circuit court, officers said Ward lived on route 10 with his parents and 3 brothers, Oren K, Ernest, and Forest Ward.
Besided the husband and parents Mrs Hurst is survived bu the sister she had been visiting in Oklahoma City and a brother Roy H Baker., a policeman in Ft. Worth, TX.
Funeral arrangements for both the victims are incomplete. Burial of Mrs. Hurst will be under the direction of Floyd W Fox. Arrangements for Ward are under direction of the Herman H Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Jan 4, 1935 Springfield Newsleader, Springfield, Greene, MO.
RITES SATURDAY FOR LOVE SLAYER
Girl Victim of Owen Ward Probably Will Be Buried On Monday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tom. afternoon in the Herman H Lohmeyer funeral chapel for Owen " Cotton" Ward 29 yr. old Frisco machinist helper who Wed. night killed Margie Smith Hurst and then himself because she spurned his love.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn cemetery.
Girls Funeral Monday
He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R O Ward, rt. 10, and by 3 brothers Owen, Ernest and Forest, all of the home address.
Arrangements for Mrs. Hurst are still incomplete but will probably be conducted Mon. afternoon in the Floyd W Fox Chapel. Definiite arrangements are waiting the arrival of relatives.
Romance Broken Off
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs Fred Niles, deaf mutes in whose home at 1307 N Johnson ave the tragedy took place; a sister, Mrs Mary Plumbee, KC, and a half brother Roy H Baker a Ft. Worth Texas Policeman.
The two had gone together after meeting last spring. The romance lasted until midsummer. Mrs. Niles told police that Ward had thrice threatened to kill Mrs. Hurst. She returned about a week ago for KC where she had gone to avoid him. The night of the killing was the first time they had seen each other since her return.
Cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head.
Then
Parents liste as Roze Ward of IL. and Bessie Ballou.
Lived at route ten city.
manner of injury: "shot in head with .32 pistol"
nature of injury: "shot in head"
these sentences are one after the other and they do not explain further.
REJECTED SUITOR FULFILLS THREAT; KILLS YOUNG WIFE AND THEN HIMSELF.
Bodies of Couple Are Found In Home of Young Woman's Parents, Gun Clutched in Hand of Slayer.
Mother Says Daughter's Former Sweetheart thrice Vowed He Would Take Her Life For Spurning Love.
Unrequited love was blamed for the murder last night of Margie Smith Hurst, 23, and the subsequent suicide of her former sweetheart, Owen E. "Cotton" Ward, 26 yr. old Frisco machinist helper.
The double shooting took place in the three-room home of the girl's deaf and dumb mother and stepfather at 1307 N Johnson ave about 6:45 o'clock last night.
According to the slain girl's mother the man had threatned her life three times. Police said that they had run Ward from the home about 6 mos. ago after he had vowed to kill the girl.
Mrs. Fred Niles, the mother, questioned in writing, told officer J T McReynolds that Ward had wanted their daughter to marry him on Sept. 30
Had Recently Returned
She had returnded about a week ago after visiting sister n OK. City. Neifhbors said thy had not seen Ward at the house.
Mr and Mrs. R O Ward parents of Owen, said that after they quit going together he was despondent for months but during the last 6 wks. had not seemed to worry about his love affair.
His railway pass was punched for a trip to Tulsa Mon. night and return Tues. night at home and did not work yesterday although he was supposed to.
At the time of the tragedy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Niles were at the rear of the house.
Neighbors Hear Shots
The next door neighbors Mr and Mrs Steve Blevens said that they heard shots. In a moment the mother of the slain girl was heard screaming in spite of her affliction.
Mrs Blevens went to the house while Mr. Blevens called the police and an ambulance.
The tow bodies were lying in the front room at right angles, their feet together. In Ward's hand was a small .32 revolver.
The girl was still breathing but expired before an ambulance arrived. She was shot through the throat, the bullet ranging into a major vein. Death was caused by internal bleeding. He was shot in the side of the head.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward said the the pair started going together last spring and broke up during the summer.
Vera A Campbell, 330 W Wall st. through whom the pair met told police they had not quarreled. Later she said that Margie had her her that Ward had threatened to kill her but thought nothing of it.
Divorce Suit Pending
The dead girl had stayed with Mrs. Campbell for several weeks in Sept. She said that she had not seen her since she returned from KC although the girl had been at the house looking for her.
Hearing on a divorce petition Mrs. Hurst had filed was set for next week in circuit court, officers said Ward lived on route 10 with his parents and 3 brothers, Oren K, Ernest, and Forest Ward.
Besided the husband and parents Mrs Hurst is survived bu the sister she had been visiting in Oklahoma City and a brother Roy H Baker., a policeman in Ft. Worth, TX.
Funeral arrangements for both the victims are incomplete. Burial of Mrs. Hurst will be under the direction of Floyd W Fox. Arrangements for Ward are under direction of the Herman H Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Jan 4, 1935 Springfield Newsleader, Springfield, Greene, MO.
RITES SATURDAY FOR LOVE SLAYER
Girl Victim of Owen Ward Probably Will Be Buried On Monday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tom. afternoon in the Herman H Lohmeyer funeral chapel for Owen " Cotton" Ward 29 yr. old Frisco machinist helper who Wed. night killed Margie Smith Hurst and then himself because she spurned his love.
Burial will be in the Greenlawn cemetery.
Girls Funeral Monday
He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R O Ward, rt. 10, and by 3 brothers Owen, Ernest and Forest, all of the home address.
Arrangements for Mrs. Hurst are still incomplete but will probably be conducted Mon. afternoon in the Floyd W Fox Chapel. Definiite arrangements are waiting the arrival of relatives.
Romance Broken Off
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs Fred Niles, deaf mutes in whose home at 1307 N Johnson ave the tragedy took place; a sister, Mrs Mary Plumbee, KC, and a half brother Roy H Baker a Ft. Worth Texas Policeman.
The two had gone together after meeting last spring. The romance lasted until midsummer. Mrs. Niles told police that Ward had thrice threatened to kill Mrs. Hurst. She returned about a week ago for KC where she had gone to avoid him. The night of the killing was the first time they had seen each other since her return.
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