Staff Graham Hatcher, a prominent and successful farmer, who lived three miles southwest of town [Shelbyville], died at his home last Friday of blood poison. On the 13th day of last month, Mr. Hatcher received a slight cut on his finger. At the time he thought very little about it, but three days later blood poison developed and from that time on he was never able to leave his bed. The deceased was an energetic and industrious man who enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in this city [Shelbyville, Missouri] Saturday afternoon by Rev. W. L. Harris, after which his remains were laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. [Shelby Memorial] Cemetery. (May 10, 1918)
Staff Graham Hatcher, a prominent and successful farmer, who lived three miles southwest of town [Shelbyville], died at his home last Friday of blood poison. On the 13th day of last month, Mr. Hatcher received a slight cut on his finger. At the time he thought very little about it, but three days later blood poison developed and from that time on he was never able to leave his bed. The deceased was an energetic and industrious man who enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in this city [Shelbyville, Missouri] Saturday afternoon by Rev. W. L. Harris, after which his remains were laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. [Shelby Memorial] Cemetery. (May 10, 1918)
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