Tragedy at Ray Farm Ends Martinet Couple Feud
Charles Ray was shot by his wife Fannie at the Ray farm northeast of town after a long dispute over a wheat crop and a pending divorce. Ray had a history of insanity adjudications and earlier threats. Mrs. Ray claimed self defense as she fired four times at him and later shot him on the binder. Neighbors described a tense day as Ray menaced the house and a call for help went out as officers were summoned.
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Charles Ray
Fannie
Gired
Ray Farm
Mrs. Ray
Rey
Mra. Ray
Carthage
Wellsl
Charley
Tankersley
Ray
Dobbs
Hugh Dobbs
Ray Himslf
Ray Kiewell
Hove
Earl
Winters
J. P. Johnston
Jasper Drops One To Avilla In Error Filled Game
Avilla beat Jasper 9 to 7 after a lopsided scoring middle innings. Shaffer pitched for Avilla and Dodd started for Jasper with Wagner and Hardaway finishing. Several players were hampered by injuries and misplays as both sides combined for numerous errors. Rev David Tatum of Chicago will give a temperance lecture at the Christian church Friday night June 16. Admission free.
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Avilla
Jasper
Uie
Avilla Slao
Ross Dodd
Wagner
Tom Hardaway
Ross
Avillians
Hardaway
Shaffer
Sureale
Joplin Bankers
Crawford
Bharkey
Bill Hicks
Ven Wolf
Bill
Wagoner
Boyer
Clyde Wagner
Stemmons
Williams
Jasper—Dodd
Wagner Hardaway
David Tatum
Chicago
The
Christian Church
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