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Obit For Dora Louise (Pryor) Arnold
Headline Mrs. Arnold Drowns In Flat Creek near McDowell Mill while Bathing - Friends Attempt to Save Her
Text Mrs. S. E. Arnold of Monett, was drowned Thursday in Flat Creek near McDowell mill. Wm. Sevier and Doodle Wright of the party attempted to rescue her. Every effort was made to rescue her without avail. Dr. Robberson of McDowell, was called did everything possible to bring her back to life.

She was a stepdaughter of Wm. Meagher of the Monett saloon man and the remains were conveyed to that city for preparation for interment.

Mrs. Arnold and a party of friends from Monett were down there bathing.
Research Notes: Born: 9 Apr 1892, Morgan MO; Parents: Sterling P Pryor and Elizabeth M Green; Married to Sherman E Arnold 30 Mar 1914.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date July 21, 1917, Saturday
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper