26 Die In Cyclone Across Bates County Missouri
A devastating cyclone struck Bates County on Saturday evening, killing 26 people and injuring about 50, with extensive property and livestock losses across Bates Johnson and Henry counties. The storm began near La cygne Kansas, then moved northeast to Drexel and Merwin, destroying homes, barns, and farms, and scattering debris over miles. The report details numerous victims by name and outlines widespread destruction and rescue observations by Sheriff Bullock.
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Bates County
Missouri
Johnson and
Henry Counties
Lacygne
Kans
Drexel
Merwin
Marion Stitt
Corey
Albert Corey
Fidelity Trust Co
Kansas City
Miss Stoner
Perry
Ill
Galloway
Adrian
Johnson
Sheriff Bullock
Billy Dunn
George Benstead
Howe
Elk Fork Creek
Kiver
Benstead
Bice
Hyatt Farm
Dr. Tuttlehome
Ficklin Farm
Euter
Foster Notes From Western Bates County
Foster gossip and notices cover neighbors moving in and out, illnesses, storms, travels, and a death. A.E. Perkins dies in Hume after long illness. funeral in Foster. Old livery barn from 1883 to be dismantled, marking a town landmark. Continuous storm events and local reflections tie to community resilience and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
W. B. Arbogast
Walnut
A. E. Perkins
Virginia news notes include weddings and visits
A stream of brief items from Payton to Joplin covers a new boy on the sick list, social visits by Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Saterlee, construction by Jol Becket, a sermon on voter duty, a wedding rumor, and local happenings. Names include Maud Burk Olive Nightwine Mrs. Lewis Lent Anna Malone Mary Allen John Foster W. M. Hardinger Everett Drysdale Darnes Nyhart Nyhart Nyhart Shackler Robert McCann.
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Maud Burk
Olive Nightwine
Lewis Lent
Anna Malone
Snail
Smithripe
Vine Walker
Butler
John Foster
Mary Allen
Warrensburg
Jol Becket
Adrian
Martin
Virginia
J. W. Rogers
Hyer
Anton
Mary Saterlee
Joplin
J. 1
Park
Lester Goble
Humbolt
Kansas
Everett Drysdale
Everett Schwenk
Raymond
Amoret
W. M. Hardinger
Darnes
Nyhart
Nnobwoster
Wlo
Funeral Service for Deceased Brother Charles Dixon
All Master Masons to meet at the hall at 1 p m on Thursday June 20 for the funeral of our deceased brother Charles Dixon Services will be at the family residence one mile south of Butler at 2 30 p m By order of Frank T Clay W M A H Culver Secretary
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Charles Dixon
Butler
Frank T. Clay
W. M. A. H. Culver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Cameron
Maude Cameron
Chester Cameron
Cameron
W. H. Alexander
Oscar Alexander
Morris Alexander
James Alexander
Fred Groves
Gibb Groves
Frank Cory
Albert Cory
George Reid
Lucy Cox
W. M. Todd
W. M. Tucker
Glen Chambers
Nail Corey
Piney Todd
P. H. Hainsell
Mr. Becksey
George Panos
George Trougers
Creighton
J. L. Parker
Gerald Stevens
Vera Stevens
H. M. Howe
Joseph Johnson
E. M. Rice
Robt. Kizer and Son
Tuttle Dan Yates
H. Penley
Joe Cope
Hugh Howe
Kim Howe
Prairieview Church
Alexander
Gib
Charles Gaines
Jas Tine
John Bennett
Silas Ruth
Mrs. Dade
Lester Gade
John Weir
O. C. Johnson
Jas. Addleman
Robi. Kizer
H. L. Wright
F. P. Lankford
Dr. Tuttle
Lewis Tuttle
Geo. Benstead
Bud Ficklin
Joe. Brown
F. M. Gilpin
Ed. Sliffe
H. H. Penley
W. H. Dunn
Jessie Smith
Mingo
Loren Brishti
Heckadon
Robert Livingston
Racheal Welch
Sprague
A. L. Brescoe
Sucsiay
Chude
Christian Church
Sam Wilsor
Hime
Sam
Hume
Aou
Mrs. Little Sparks
Oklahoma
Mrs
J. L. Bell
T. B. Scott
Cora Marks
Henry Briscoe
Lee Shelton
Winnie Frankenfield
Rich Hill
E. L. Hamilton
Mesdames Collier, Chamberlin, Wirt and
Davis
Joe T. Smith
Texas
Quality Hill
Lee Mullis
Lone Star State
Lee
Bates
M. E. Church
Independence
Dinah
Payton
W. A. McElroy
E. F. Burk
Howard Leonard
Mrs. Shackler
Gass City
Everet Drysdale
Mr. Meinen
Enterprise School
Robert McCann
Young Aaron
Samuel Levy Mercantile Co
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