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Obit For Earl B. Jeffries
Headline Horrible Death
Text Earl B. Jeffries, a young switchman, was killed by falling under some moving cars, Friday night about 11 o'clock. It's not known just how he met death. He was last seen by the crew he was working with riding on top of a box car. The trainmen were looking for a signal from him and on receiving no sign, went back to see what the trouble was. His dead body was found by the track with his head crushed. It is thought that he fell between the cars and several cars passed over him.

The remains were taken to Callaway's undertaking rooms to be cared for. Coroner James King decided an inquest was not necessary.

Funereal services were held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday, April 5, at the Baptist church. Rev. W. A. Todd, the pastor, had charge of he service. Interment was made in Wesbay's Cemetery by the grave of his little brother who died a number of years ago.

The death of this young man is one of the saddest that has ever occurred in Monett. He was a large fine looking boy, physically perfect, of quiet an retiring disposition, kindly and manly. He lived an exemplary life and was the idol of his parents and sisters. His death is a crushing blow to the family.

Earl was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Jeffries and was born November 17, 1889. He was at his death 24 years, 4 months and 6 days old. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Letha and Lelah. He had worked as switch tender for several years and had recently been promoted to switchman. He was faithful to his duties and well liked by his associates. Monett Times
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date April 9, 1914, Thursday
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper