THE HERALD-DEMOCRAT, Clarksville, Arkansas, Thursday, 2 March 1939
"Coroner G.R. Siegel held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Joe Kirby's death was accidental but that no foul play was involved. Dr. Siegel said Kirby probably died from exposure after being injured in making his escape from the burning house. Fifteen dollars was found on Kirby's person, the coroner said.
Sheriff C.L. Arrington ordered a coroner's inquest Thursday in connection with the finding of the body of Joe Kirby, 80 year old Oark mountain recluse, 20 feet from the ruins of his home, which had been destroyed by fire.
The body was found by a neighbor Wednesday and was reported to officers here Thursday morning.
Sheriff Arrington said after a preliminary investigation Thursday morning that the body had bruises about the head.
The man was believed to have had money hidden about his home, the sherrif said.
Coroner G.R. Siegel and Sheriff Arrington were to go to Oark Thursday afternoon to hold the inquest.
Kirby lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack about a mile east of state highway 123, near Oark. His nearest neighbor lived about a mile away. Sheriff Arrington said it would have been possible for the small house to burn without attracting attention of neighbors. The house might have burned as early as Tuesday, the sheriff surmised.
Acquaintances of Kirby here said he had a brother who lives at Oark. They said they believed he had been married at one time but that his wife had been dead for a number of years. Acquaintances said they believed the man had lived at Oark all his life."
Same paper, Friday, 3 March 1939
"Funeral services for Joe Kirby, 80 years old, found dead Wednesday beside the ruins of his burned home on Oark mountain, was heald Friday at the home of his nephew, Henry Kirby, at Oark. Burial was at Oark.
Dr. G.R. Siegel, Johnson county coroner, held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Kirby probably died of exposure after being injured in making his escape from his burning home.
The body of Kirby, who lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack, was found about 8 p.m. Wednesday by neighbors, who lived about a mile away. They told the coroner that they noticed a fire early Wednesday but had believed it to be a brush fire.
Kirby is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Hunt, who lives east of Clarksville.
Foul play was suspected and several neighbors were questioned but the truth concerning the death of Joe Kirby is yet unknown.
"Coroner G.R. Siegel held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Joe Kirby's death was accidental but that no foul play was involved. Dr. Siegel said Kirby probably died from exposure after being injured in making his escape from the burning house. Fifteen dollars was found on Kirby's person, the coroner said.
Sheriff C.L. Arrington ordered a coroner's inquest Thursday in connection with the finding of the body of Joe Kirby, 80 year old Oark mountain recluse, 20 feet from the ruins of his home, which had been destroyed by fire.
The body was found by a neighbor Wednesday and was reported to officers here Thursday morning.
Sheriff Arrington said after a preliminary investigation Thursday morning that the body had bruises about the head.
The man was believed to have had money hidden about his home, the sherrif said.
Coroner G.R. Siegel and Sheriff Arrington were to go to Oark Thursday afternoon to hold the inquest.
Kirby lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack about a mile east of state highway 123, near Oark. His nearest neighbor lived about a mile away. Sheriff Arrington said it would have been possible for the small house to burn without attracting attention of neighbors. The house might have burned as early as Tuesday, the sheriff surmised.
Acquaintances of Kirby here said he had a brother who lives at Oark. They said they believed he had been married at one time but that his wife had been dead for a number of years. Acquaintances said they believed the man had lived at Oark all his life."
Same paper, Friday, 3 March 1939
"Funeral services for Joe Kirby, 80 years old, found dead Wednesday beside the ruins of his burned home on Oark mountain, was heald Friday at the home of his nephew, Henry Kirby, at Oark. Burial was at Oark.
Dr. G.R. Siegel, Johnson county coroner, held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Kirby probably died of exposure after being injured in making his escape from his burning home.
The body of Kirby, who lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack, was found about 8 p.m. Wednesday by neighbors, who lived about a mile away. They told the coroner that they noticed a fire early Wednesday but had believed it to be a brush fire.
Kirby is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Hunt, who lives east of Clarksville.
Foul play was suspected and several neighbors were questioned but the truth concerning the death of Joe Kirby is yet unknown.
THE HERALD-DEMOCRAT, Clarksville, Arkansas, Thursday, 2 March 1939
"Coroner G.R. Siegel held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Joe Kirby's death was accidental but that no foul play was involved. Dr. Siegel said Kirby probably died from exposure after being injured in making his escape from the burning house. Fifteen dollars was found on Kirby's person, the coroner said.
Sheriff C.L. Arrington ordered a coroner's inquest Thursday in connection with the finding of the body of Joe Kirby, 80 year old Oark mountain recluse, 20 feet from the ruins of his home, which had been destroyed by fire.
The body was found by a neighbor Wednesday and was reported to officers here Thursday morning.
Sheriff Arrington said after a preliminary investigation Thursday morning that the body had bruises about the head.
The man was believed to have had money hidden about his home, the sherrif said.
Coroner G.R. Siegel and Sheriff Arrington were to go to Oark Thursday afternoon to hold the inquest.
Kirby lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack about a mile east of state highway 123, near Oark. His nearest neighbor lived about a mile away. Sheriff Arrington said it would have been possible for the small house to burn without attracting attention of neighbors. The house might have burned as early as Tuesday, the sheriff surmised.
Acquaintances of Kirby here said he had a brother who lives at Oark. They said they believed he had been married at one time but that his wife had been dead for a number of years. Acquaintances said they believed the man had lived at Oark all his life."
Same paper, Friday, 3 March 1939
"Funeral services for Joe Kirby, 80 years old, found dead Wednesday beside the ruins of his burned home on Oark mountain, was heald Friday at the home of his nephew, Henry Kirby, at Oark. Burial was at Oark.
Dr. G.R. Siegel, Johnson county coroner, held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Kirby probably died of exposure after being injured in making his escape from his burning home.
The body of Kirby, who lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack, was found about 8 p.m. Wednesday by neighbors, who lived about a mile away. They told the coroner that they noticed a fire early Wednesday but had believed it to be a brush fire.
Kirby is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Hunt, who lives east of Clarksville.
Foul play was suspected and several neighbors were questioned but the truth concerning the death of Joe Kirby is yet unknown.
"Coroner G.R. Siegel held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Joe Kirby's death was accidental but that no foul play was involved. Dr. Siegel said Kirby probably died from exposure after being injured in making his escape from the burning house. Fifteen dollars was found on Kirby's person, the coroner said.
Sheriff C.L. Arrington ordered a coroner's inquest Thursday in connection with the finding of the body of Joe Kirby, 80 year old Oark mountain recluse, 20 feet from the ruins of his home, which had been destroyed by fire.
The body was found by a neighbor Wednesday and was reported to officers here Thursday morning.
Sheriff Arrington said after a preliminary investigation Thursday morning that the body had bruises about the head.
The man was believed to have had money hidden about his home, the sherrif said.
Coroner G.R. Siegel and Sheriff Arrington were to go to Oark Thursday afternoon to hold the inquest.
Kirby lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack about a mile east of state highway 123, near Oark. His nearest neighbor lived about a mile away. Sheriff Arrington said it would have been possible for the small house to burn without attracting attention of neighbors. The house might have burned as early as Tuesday, the sheriff surmised.
Acquaintances of Kirby here said he had a brother who lives at Oark. They said they believed he had been married at one time but that his wife had been dead for a number of years. Acquaintances said they believed the man had lived at Oark all his life."
Same paper, Friday, 3 March 1939
"Funeral services for Joe Kirby, 80 years old, found dead Wednesday beside the ruins of his burned home on Oark mountain, was heald Friday at the home of his nephew, Henry Kirby, at Oark. Burial was at Oark.
Dr. G.R. Siegel, Johnson county coroner, held after an investigation Thursday afternoon that Kirby probably died of exposure after being injured in making his escape from his burning home.
The body of Kirby, who lived alone in a 12 x 14 shack, was found about 8 p.m. Wednesday by neighbors, who lived about a mile away. They told the coroner that they noticed a fire early Wednesday but had believed it to be a brush fire.
Kirby is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Hunt, who lives east of Clarksville.
Foul play was suspected and several neighbors were questioned but the truth concerning the death of Joe Kirby is yet unknown.
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