| Obit For | John Head |
|---|---|
| Headline | Obituary |
| Text | May 29th our little valley was called to mourn the loss of John Head of Eagle Rock, who was here visiting his son-in-law, W. H. Holman. While driving his mule, into
the barn, the 27th, the animal kicked, striking him just above the hip and below
the lower rib. No one supposed the injury fatal until Thursday night, when he
lost consciousness and before the aid of the physician could be called his
passed away, at about 8 o'clock Friday morning. Saturday the body was presented to the G. A. R. order for burial. As Decoration was observed at the schoolhouse, flowers were lovingly and tenderly placed on the coffin and a beautiful song was sung after which Elders Greenstreet and G. S. Cottrell made nice talks and all were asked to follow the cemetery [Painter's] where the remains were placed within the limits of the tomb. Mr. Head leaves a wife and children, all grown, to mourn his absence. The people of Shell Know showed their respect to the old gentlemen in a way that will never be forgotten. He being a stranger among us, it shows that he have the sympathy of others. U. C. Shell Knob. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | June 11, 1896 |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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