Humeston New Era
December 7, 1921
BOY KILLED WHILE HUNTING
Wayne Conner Died Shot By
His Own Rifle Saturday Afternoon
Seldom has this community been so shocked as when the report came Saturday afternoon that Wayne Conner had been killed while hunting near town. Wayne, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner, the only boy in the family, had gone out to the W. Sponsler farm about two miles southeast of Humeston with a neighbor boy, Glen McCullough.
From the story of the latter, told at the coroner's inquest held that night at Hutchinson's furniture store the following facts were developed: The McCullough boy had a single shot rifle and Wayne Conner a repeating rifle carrying fifteen shells. They had Bert Joy's dog with them and as they were walking across a plowed field, Wayne carrying his rifle cocked, they heard the dog bark in the timber nearby and stopped. Wayne set the rifle down and it was discharged, the bullet entering his left jaw and penetrating the brain, apparently killing him instantly, as he fell backward full length and neither moved nor spoke. The McCullough boy, standing about eight feet away turned toward him at the sound of the rifle and saw him strike the ground. He spoke to Wayne but received no answer and thought him dead; he went to the home of Roy Able, the nearest house and had Mrs. Able telephone to town. The message was taken to Mr. Conner at his garage building and he and Dr. McCulloch hastened out to the scene by auto. At the point in the road nearest the scene of the tragedy they found Herman Robinson and Floyd Able, who had been to the body and returned. The Able boy was at the house when Glenn McCullough came to have Mrs. Able telephone, and Mr. Robinson's wife had heard the message being telephoned and both went to the scene and later helped to place the body in the auto to bring to town. The body was taken to the Hutchinson undertaking rooms where an inquest was held that night, D. P. Goodrich acting as coroner, with a jury composed of W. H. Buck, J. L. Yates and Chas. Kelley; J. L. Taylor recorded the proceedings and Wm. McDonald summoned witnesses. The testimony of Glenn McCullough, Dr. McCullouch, Floyd Eugene Ables and H. A. Robinson was taken and the jury rendered a verdict that "Wayne Conner came to his death by the discharge of his own gun."
The funeral was held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, attended by an immense crowd, the high school students attending in a body and contributing part of the beautiful floral pieces that covered the casket. Six of his schoolmates of the sophomore class of Humeston acted as pall bearers. The following obituary was read at the funeral service conducted by Rev. Pontius:
WAYNE CONNER
Wayne Albert Conner, oldest child, and only son of Walter H. and Sylvia Gibbs Conner was born May 22, 1905, at Humeston, and died Dec. 3, from result of the accidental discharge of his gun while out hunting in the vicinity of Humeston.
He is survived by father and mother and three sisters. He was the only living grandson on his mother's side.
Wayne was a boy of unusual sedate manner. He loved his home, rarely ever being away even for a night, and was especially devoted to his mother. At school he was a commendable pupil, and a universal favorite with everyone.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church where his mother is a member, also his sister Thelma. Although lately attending the M. E. Sunday School, for years he has been a regular attendant in the S. S. being a member of Sister Geo. Gardner's class of boys who as "Live Wires" have attracted attention throughout the S. S. of the State for their unusual record.
After the service the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Green Bay cemetery. Surely in this sad hour the family has the universal sympathy of everyone.
December 7, 1921
BOY KILLED WHILE HUNTING
Wayne Conner Died Shot By
His Own Rifle Saturday Afternoon
Seldom has this community been so shocked as when the report came Saturday afternoon that Wayne Conner had been killed while hunting near town. Wayne, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner, the only boy in the family, had gone out to the W. Sponsler farm about two miles southeast of Humeston with a neighbor boy, Glen McCullough.
From the story of the latter, told at the coroner's inquest held that night at Hutchinson's furniture store the following facts were developed: The McCullough boy had a single shot rifle and Wayne Conner a repeating rifle carrying fifteen shells. They had Bert Joy's dog with them and as they were walking across a plowed field, Wayne carrying his rifle cocked, they heard the dog bark in the timber nearby and stopped. Wayne set the rifle down and it was discharged, the bullet entering his left jaw and penetrating the brain, apparently killing him instantly, as he fell backward full length and neither moved nor spoke. The McCullough boy, standing about eight feet away turned toward him at the sound of the rifle and saw him strike the ground. He spoke to Wayne but received no answer and thought him dead; he went to the home of Roy Able, the nearest house and had Mrs. Able telephone to town. The message was taken to Mr. Conner at his garage building and he and Dr. McCulloch hastened out to the scene by auto. At the point in the road nearest the scene of the tragedy they found Herman Robinson and Floyd Able, who had been to the body and returned. The Able boy was at the house when Glenn McCullough came to have Mrs. Able telephone, and Mr. Robinson's wife had heard the message being telephoned and both went to the scene and later helped to place the body in the auto to bring to town. The body was taken to the Hutchinson undertaking rooms where an inquest was held that night, D. P. Goodrich acting as coroner, with a jury composed of W. H. Buck, J. L. Yates and Chas. Kelley; J. L. Taylor recorded the proceedings and Wm. McDonald summoned witnesses. The testimony of Glenn McCullough, Dr. McCullouch, Floyd Eugene Ables and H. A. Robinson was taken and the jury rendered a verdict that "Wayne Conner came to his death by the discharge of his own gun."
The funeral was held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, attended by an immense crowd, the high school students attending in a body and contributing part of the beautiful floral pieces that covered the casket. Six of his schoolmates of the sophomore class of Humeston acted as pall bearers. The following obituary was read at the funeral service conducted by Rev. Pontius:
WAYNE CONNER
Wayne Albert Conner, oldest child, and only son of Walter H. and Sylvia Gibbs Conner was born May 22, 1905, at Humeston, and died Dec. 3, from result of the accidental discharge of his gun while out hunting in the vicinity of Humeston.
He is survived by father and mother and three sisters. He was the only living grandson on his mother's side.
Wayne was a boy of unusual sedate manner. He loved his home, rarely ever being away even for a night, and was especially devoted to his mother. At school he was a commendable pupil, and a universal favorite with everyone.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church where his mother is a member, also his sister Thelma. Although lately attending the M. E. Sunday School, for years he has been a regular attendant in the S. S. being a member of Sister Geo. Gardner's class of boys who as "Live Wires" have attracted attention throughout the S. S. of the State for their unusual record.
After the service the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Green Bay cemetery. Surely in this sad hour the family has the universal sympathy of everyone.
Humeston New Era
December 7, 1921
BOY KILLED WHILE HUNTING
Wayne Conner Died Shot By
His Own Rifle Saturday Afternoon
Seldom has this community been so shocked as when the report came Saturday afternoon that Wayne Conner had been killed while hunting near town. Wayne, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner, the only boy in the family, had gone out to the W. Sponsler farm about two miles southeast of Humeston with a neighbor boy, Glen McCullough.
From the story of the latter, told at the coroner's inquest held that night at Hutchinson's furniture store the following facts were developed: The McCullough boy had a single shot rifle and Wayne Conner a repeating rifle carrying fifteen shells. They had Bert Joy's dog with them and as they were walking across a plowed field, Wayne carrying his rifle cocked, they heard the dog bark in the timber nearby and stopped. Wayne set the rifle down and it was discharged, the bullet entering his left jaw and penetrating the brain, apparently killing him instantly, as he fell backward full length and neither moved nor spoke. The McCullough boy, standing about eight feet away turned toward him at the sound of the rifle and saw him strike the ground. He spoke to Wayne but received no answer and thought him dead; he went to the home of Roy Able, the nearest house and had Mrs. Able telephone to town. The message was taken to Mr. Conner at his garage building and he and Dr. McCulloch hastened out to the scene by auto. At the point in the road nearest the scene of the tragedy they found Herman Robinson and Floyd Able, who had been to the body and returned. The Able boy was at the house when Glenn McCullough came to have Mrs. Able telephone, and Mr. Robinson's wife had heard the message being telephoned and both went to the scene and later helped to place the body in the auto to bring to town. The body was taken to the Hutchinson undertaking rooms where an inquest was held that night, D. P. Goodrich acting as coroner, with a jury composed of W. H. Buck, J. L. Yates and Chas. Kelley; J. L. Taylor recorded the proceedings and Wm. McDonald summoned witnesses. The testimony of Glenn McCullough, Dr. McCullouch, Floyd Eugene Ables and H. A. Robinson was taken and the jury rendered a verdict that "Wayne Conner came to his death by the discharge of his own gun."
The funeral was held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, attended by an immense crowd, the high school students attending in a body and contributing part of the beautiful floral pieces that covered the casket. Six of his schoolmates of the sophomore class of Humeston acted as pall bearers. The following obituary was read at the funeral service conducted by Rev. Pontius:
WAYNE CONNER
Wayne Albert Conner, oldest child, and only son of Walter H. and Sylvia Gibbs Conner was born May 22, 1905, at Humeston, and died Dec. 3, from result of the accidental discharge of his gun while out hunting in the vicinity of Humeston.
He is survived by father and mother and three sisters. He was the only living grandson on his mother's side.
Wayne was a boy of unusual sedate manner. He loved his home, rarely ever being away even for a night, and was especially devoted to his mother. At school he was a commendable pupil, and a universal favorite with everyone.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church where his mother is a member, also his sister Thelma. Although lately attending the M. E. Sunday School, for years he has been a regular attendant in the S. S. being a member of Sister Geo. Gardner's class of boys who as "Live Wires" have attracted attention throughout the S. S. of the State for their unusual record.
After the service the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Green Bay cemetery. Surely in this sad hour the family has the universal sympathy of everyone.
December 7, 1921
BOY KILLED WHILE HUNTING
Wayne Conner Died Shot By
His Own Rifle Saturday Afternoon
Seldom has this community been so shocked as when the report came Saturday afternoon that Wayne Conner had been killed while hunting near town. Wayne, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conner, the only boy in the family, had gone out to the W. Sponsler farm about two miles southeast of Humeston with a neighbor boy, Glen McCullough.
From the story of the latter, told at the coroner's inquest held that night at Hutchinson's furniture store the following facts were developed: The McCullough boy had a single shot rifle and Wayne Conner a repeating rifle carrying fifteen shells. They had Bert Joy's dog with them and as they were walking across a plowed field, Wayne carrying his rifle cocked, they heard the dog bark in the timber nearby and stopped. Wayne set the rifle down and it was discharged, the bullet entering his left jaw and penetrating the brain, apparently killing him instantly, as he fell backward full length and neither moved nor spoke. The McCullough boy, standing about eight feet away turned toward him at the sound of the rifle and saw him strike the ground. He spoke to Wayne but received no answer and thought him dead; he went to the home of Roy Able, the nearest house and had Mrs. Able telephone to town. The message was taken to Mr. Conner at his garage building and he and Dr. McCulloch hastened out to the scene by auto. At the point in the road nearest the scene of the tragedy they found Herman Robinson and Floyd Able, who had been to the body and returned. The Able boy was at the house when Glenn McCullough came to have Mrs. Able telephone, and Mr. Robinson's wife had heard the message being telephoned and both went to the scene and later helped to place the body in the auto to bring to town. The body was taken to the Hutchinson undertaking rooms where an inquest was held that night, D. P. Goodrich acting as coroner, with a jury composed of W. H. Buck, J. L. Yates and Chas. Kelley; J. L. Taylor recorded the proceedings and Wm. McDonald summoned witnesses. The testimony of Glenn McCullough, Dr. McCullouch, Floyd Eugene Ables and H. A. Robinson was taken and the jury rendered a verdict that "Wayne Conner came to his death by the discharge of his own gun."
The funeral was held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, attended by an immense crowd, the high school students attending in a body and contributing part of the beautiful floral pieces that covered the casket. Six of his schoolmates of the sophomore class of Humeston acted as pall bearers. The following obituary was read at the funeral service conducted by Rev. Pontius:
WAYNE CONNER
Wayne Albert Conner, oldest child, and only son of Walter H. and Sylvia Gibbs Conner was born May 22, 1905, at Humeston, and died Dec. 3, from result of the accidental discharge of his gun while out hunting in the vicinity of Humeston.
He is survived by father and mother and three sisters. He was the only living grandson on his mother's side.
Wayne was a boy of unusual sedate manner. He loved his home, rarely ever being away even for a night, and was especially devoted to his mother. At school he was a commendable pupil, and a universal favorite with everyone.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church where his mother is a member, also his sister Thelma. Although lately attending the M. E. Sunday School, for years he has been a regular attendant in the S. S. being a member of Sister Geo. Gardner's class of boys who as "Live Wires" have attracted attention throughout the S. S. of the State for their unusual record.
After the service the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Green Bay cemetery. Surely in this sad hour the family has the universal sympathy of everyone.
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