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Obit For Phillip Tate
Headline Phillip Tate Dead
Text Phillip Tate was born on Kings Prairie near Monett, October 4, 1881, and died at Grand Junction, Colo., February 5, 1914, being 32 years, 4 months and 1 day old.

Mr. Tate was left motherless when three months old and his father died ten years ago.

He received his education at Marionville College. On finishing school he went to California where he remained for several years. On returning to Barry County, he associated himself with the firm of Davis A. Chappel Hardware Company.

On account of failing health he went to Colorado and took the course and graduated the Gregory Palmer School of Chiropractics. He located at Colorado Springs and later at Grand Junction, Colo., and had a good practice of his profession.

His health improved, but about a week before his death he took a severe attack of grippe, which proved fatal.

The body was brought back to Monett Sunday night. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The Knights Templar of whom he was an honored member, will have charge of the service. The pastor of the church, Rev. J. B. Jordan, will assist. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Phillip Tate and Miss Nora Granger were married October 23, 1907. They were the parents of a daughter, Gladys. Besides his wife and child, Mr. Tate leaves three brothers, Marion, and John Tate of Monett and Cornelius Tate of Grand Junction, Colo., and four sisters, Mrs. M. E. Adams of Hatton, Wash., Mrs. Walter Hale, of Marionville, Mrs. J. M. Beymer and Mrs. Henry Jackson, of Monett.

The deceased was a young man of unusual ability, sunny disposition and good habits. He was anxious to live for the sake of his loved ones and made a brave flight against disease to remain with them as long as possible. Monett Times.
Newspaper Cassville Republican
Date February 12, 1914, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO
Submitted by Donna Cooper