Cole County Democrat
Friday, November 17, 1905
Jefferson City, MO

"The friends of Mr. Ray Gass, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Gass, were given a great surprise when his marriage to Miss Edith Beringer of Ridge Farm, Ill., on Wednesday last, was announced. Mr. Gass is located in Ridge Farm, being a member of the civil engineering corp of the Big Four with headquarters in that city."

"Ray Gass Weds
Former Popular Jefferson City Boy Becomes Benedict.
Ray Gass, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Gass of this city, was Wednesday, united in marriage to Miss Edith Beringer of Ridge Farm, Ill., in that city. Miss Alma Gass of this city, a sister to the groom, attended the wedding. The bride is one of the prettiest and most accomplished young women of Ridge Farm, and is a talented musician besides, being a leader in the social set in which she moved.

The groom is a popular young man of this city and now has a responsible position as civil engineer with the Big Four railroad with headquarters at Ridge Farm.

The Democrat extends congratulations to the happy pair."

Cole County Democrat
Friday, November 17, 1905
Jefferson City, MO
"Mrs. Ray Gass returned today to her home in Kansas City after several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Gass."

U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Howard R Gass
Residence Year: 1913
Street address: 2601 Paseo
Residence Place: Kansas City, Missouri
Occupation: Eiv Eng
Publication Title: Kansas City, Missouri, City Directory, 1913

Daily Democrat Tribune
Thursday, April 16, 1914
Jefferson City, MO
"Ray Gass Gets Position
Appointed Assistant Engineer For Utilities Commission.
Jefferson City Boy Lands Good Position - Son of Howard Gass.

Ray Gass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gass of this city has been appointed assistant engineer of the utilities commission at a salary of $2,400 a year. Mr. Gass is a Jefferson City boy and we are glad to have him back with us. He will move his family here from Kansas City May 1, when he assumes his new duties."

U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Howard R Gass
Residence Year: 1914
Street address: 2600 Paseo
Residence Place: Kansas City, Missouri
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Publication Title: Kansas City, Missouri, City Directory, 1914

Daily Democrat Tribune
Tuesday, August 18, 1914
Jefferson City, MO
"Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Gass, Mr and Mrs. Ray Gass and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller of Kansas City are spending several days on an outing at Moreau lodge."

Daily Democrat Tribune
Tuesday, September 1, 1914
Jefferson City, MO
"Mrs. Ray Gass and Howard Allen Gass, Jr., left on Monday via St. Louis to visit relatives in Illinois. Howard was one of the prize babies at the baby show."

Jefferson City Democrat Tribune
Tuesday, July 27, 1915
Jefferson City, MO
"Tuesday morning from ten to twelve o'clock, at the Gass home on Cherry street, Mrs. Ray Gass was hostess for her bridge club. Garden flowers were everywhere and a refreshing light lunch was served. The members are ..."

Jefferson City Democrat Tribune
Wednesday, November 17, 1915
Jefferson City, MO
"Mrs. Ray Gass and little son, Howard A. Gass, Jr. left on Wednesday to spend several months in St. Louis. The Gass family will be at home to their friends on Waterman avenue."

Jefferson City Daily Capital News
Tuesday, July 2, 1918
Jefferson City, MO
"Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gass and son will motor to St. Joseph Saturday where they will make their future home for three months. Mr. Gass will be in charge of work connected with the Public Service Commission."

Jefferson City Daily Capital News
Saturday, November 30, 1918
Jefferson City, Missouri
"Mrs. H.A. Gass entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Gass during the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Gass, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gass, Howard Allen Gass, Mrs. John M. Miller and son of Kansas City were guests of Mrs. Gass at noon Thursday."

Jefferson City Democrat Tribune
Friday, February 7, 1919
Jefferson City, MO
Mr Ray Gass expect to spend the next five or six months in St Louis.

Jefferson City Daily Capital News
Saturday, October 11, 1919
Jefferson City, MO
"Mrs. Ray Gass and son, Howard Allen, will leave next week for St. Louis to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Gass will take an apartment."

Jefferson City Democrat Tribune
Friday, December 26, 1919
Jefferson City, MO
"Mr. Ray Gass came up from St. Louis to spend Christmas with Mrs. Ray Gass and Mrs. Howard Allen Gass."

Democrat Tribune
Monday, April 18, 1921
Jefferson City, MO
"Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gass and little son will arrive tomorrow from Sedalia and be at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Knight on East Main street."

Democrat Tribune
Friday, April 22, 1921
Jefferson City, MO
"Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gass and son Expect to leave on Saturday for St. Louis where they will make their home."

Howard was in Cottlesville, MO when he died at 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 13, 1935, from apparent heart related problems. He had lived 52 years and 19 days. His obituary was published in the Jefferson City Post Tribune on Wednesday, February 13, 1935.

"HOWARD R. GASS DIES IN ST. LOUIS
Former Resident Ill Only Short Time of Sudden Heart Attack
Official of P.S.C. Here
Retired to Become Head of Car Co.; Grew to Manhood in This City

St. Louis, Feb. 13 - (AP) -
Howard R. Gass, 52, vice-president and director of the St. Louis Car Company, died of heart disease today.

Formerly the valuation engineer for the Missouri Public Service Commission, he had been associated with the company for sixteen years. He was the son of the late Howard A. Gass, one-time superintendent of schools.

He is survived by his widow and a son.

Howard Ray Gass was well-known in Jefferson City where he grew to manhood. He came here from Vandalia in Audrain county with his parents when 5 years old. His father had succeeded W.T. Carrington as chief clerk to State School Superintendent Coleman in 1884. He was educated in the Jefferson City public schools and Missouri University.

Word to relatives here today was to the effect that Mr. Gas had complained of feeling slightly ill early last evening. He told Mrs. Gass later in the night that he felt better and intended to read for several hours before retiring. About 1 a.m. Mrs. Gass was awakened when she heard him fall. He was dead when she reached him.

The Gass family was one of the most prominent and best known in this part of the state. Mr. Gass was appointed chief clerk when W.T. Carrington became superintendent of schools and later succeeded Mr. Carrington as head of the department.

Ray Gass was with the State Public Service Commission for several years before becoming an official in the St. Louis car company.

Friend here were advised that the fune4al would take place in St. Louis at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon."