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Obit For Alpheus Lawrence Lamar
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Text November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Alpheus Lamar, about 20 years of age, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Lamar of near Washburn, died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock of typhoid fever. From the beginning of his sickness he diseased took a strong hold and his condition had been serious many days prior to this his death.

The funeral services were held at the Union Church in Washburn Monday afternoon and his body was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie cemetery.

Besides the grief stricken parents he leaves a sister and two brothers to mourn his death. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends.

November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Washburn News: Alpheus Lamar, age 18 years, died at his home Sunday at 9 o'clock a.m. after a lingering illness of nine weeks of typhoid fever at the Union Church, Monday at 1 o'clock p. m. by Rev. Bishop. The remains were interred at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery, followed by a large funeral possession.

Alpheus will be greatly missed by his parents and schoolmates. He was a patient sufferer during his long illness.

We extend our heart felt sympathy to the bereaved parents in this dark hour and hope they will strive to meet Alpheus in the great beyond. The floral offerings were beautiful and showed love and esteem.
November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Washburn Prairie News: Alpheus Lamar died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lamar, near Washburn Sunday, Nov. 8, 1914, after a lingering illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. His body was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery.
Research Note: Washburn Prairie cemetery stone reads:
Alpheus LaMar born Feb. 2, 1896
died Nov. 8, 1914.
Buried there are also Corda and Horace E. LaMar.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date November 12, 1914, Thursday
Death Certificate Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of MO
Submitted by Donna Cooper