| Obit For | George M. Wilks |
|---|---|
| Headline | G. W. Wilks Murdered Father of Mrs. Ragan of Exeter, and Uncle of W. A. Wilks of this City |
| Text | George W. Wilks, residing 1 1/2 miles northwest of Verona, was shot through a window at his home, Wednesday evening about 7:30, while preparing for bed. He died in about an hour. His assassin is unknown. A distant relative was placed under arrest Thursday but it is said that he proved an alibi by showing that he was in Aurora on the night of the assassination. News of Mr. Wilks untimely death was received here by W. A. Wilks who was telephoned by his father. The decedent was the father of Mrs. J. G. Ragan of Exeter. He leaves a wife and several children. |
| Newspaper | Cassville Democrat, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 24, 1917 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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