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Obit For Oran Commodore Collier
Headline Commodore Collier Dead
Text Commodore Collier died Friday evening, June 16 at the Rubow old home, near Seligman, of tuberculosis.

Mr. Collier was a conductor on the M. & N. A. with his home at Harrison, Ark. Last January failing health made it necessary for him to give up his work and he then moved back near his old home. Since that time he has been living out in the open and sleeping in a tent that he might have the full benefit of pure air.

He was a son of Thomas Collier of near Seligman and was about thirty years old. For several years he had been in the railroad work and had made rapid advancement, his last promotion being to the position of conductor. He had always been a careful and trustworthy employee and had won the confidence of the officials of the road with he served. Rising as he did to such a responsible position at this his age was a good indication for a bright nature in his chosen work.

He was married a few years ago to Miss Mary Rubow of Seligman. He leaves his young wife, father, brothers and sisters, and numerous relatives.

The funeral was held Saturday at 2:30 o'clock at the Big Springs Church. The funeral was preached by Rev. C. M. Smith. Following the sermon the services were taken in charge by the Seligman Masonic Lodge and the body deposited in its last resting place with the honors of that order.
Research Notes: Oran Commodor Collier was born 28 May 1887 (MO);
parents Thomas D. Collier & Frances E Sons;
spouse Mary Ruhow, married 30 Nov. 1912
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date July 1, 1915, Thursday
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of Missouri
Submitted by Gaye Wilcox