Headline: THREE STOVER RESIDENTS DIE - H.F. BAUER, LOUIS ALHERS AND MRS. LOUIS ALHERS were killed instantly when their car was struck by a Rock Island passenger at the grade crossing on West Newton Street about 3
blocks west of the square (Versailles)
    Bauer, H.F. Mr Bauer, 73 years old was the father of Alvin Bauer, owner of the Morgan County Oil Co. here.  He was one of Stovers best known and most public spirited citizens.  Some fourty years ago Mr. Bauer, then engaged in farming in the Nolting neighborhood, north east of Stover, moved to Stover where he entered the meat and grocery business.  He continued to operate the business for several years and in 1916 he purchased the Stover Mill & Elevator Company from Struewe and Kormick.
    In recent months Mr. Bauer placed much of the responsibility of the business on the shoulders of the youngest son E.H. Bauer.  He is survived by his wife; two sons: Alvin Bauer of Versailles and E.H. Bauer of Stover; 3 daughters: Mrs. Bert Johnson of Nevada, Iowa; Mrs N.F. Hagedorn of Stover and Mrs. Agnes Gehrs of Kansas City.  He is also survived by two brothers: Fred of Stover and August of Maryville and five sisters: Mrs. August Tagemeyer, LaMonte; Mrs. Henry I Meyers, Cole Camp; Mrs. Ed Reith, Sweet Springs; Mrs. Albert Mahnken, Waverly and Miss Kathryn Bauer of Kansas City.  One sister and 2 brothers preceded him in death.
    Alhers, Mr. & Mrs. Louis  Mr. & Mrs Alhers are survived by two daughters: Mrs. Atwell Munsterman of Stover and Miss Irene Alhers of the home.  He was a brother of H.C. Alhers, presiding judge of the Morgan county Court.

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