Armstrong, Andrew J.
December 19, 1929 Autogram
FALLS DEAD WHILE ASSISTING HIS WIFE WITH MILKING; INJURY TO HIS SHOULDER WHILE MOUNTING HORSE THOUGHT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEMISE.
    Andrew J Armstrong, one of our county's best and most honored citizens, died very suddenly Thursday.  He and Mrs. Armstrong had gone to the barn to feed and milk.  She was preparing the feed in the troughs when he fell over and expired in a few seconds.  Mr. Armstrong injured his shoulder on the  day of the Tuscumbia Community and Homecoming Picnic.  As he  attempted to mount his horse at home he struck his shoulder on the saddle. He never realized until a few days before his death that his shoulder was  broken. He was advised of this when an x-ray picture was taken.  The  physician bound his arm in a sling, hoping that the bone would knit, but it failed to do so, and inflammation continued to grow worse.  His arm was in the sling when he fell dead.
    Mr. Armstrong was born April 23, 1857, in Green County, Illinois, moving to Miller County at the age of 15.
    He was united in marriage to Millie M. Boan November 27, 1884.  To this union four children were born--Ernest, of Lees Summit; Mrs. Edmond (Pearl) Davenport of Eldon, Mrs. Elmer (Lillie) DeMott of Pratt, Kansas, and Rosa, who preceded him in death at the age of 18 years. Besides the three children  and the wife, others left to mourn his death are 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and one sister of Lee's Summit, besides a host of other relatives and friend.
    He united with the M. E. Church at Harmony about 35 years ago.  About  two years ago, he moved his membership to Eldon as the home church was too weak to continue. He was a faithful member in good standing.  Mr. Armstrong was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. He took an  active part in the community's welfare and was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He enjoyed the company of his friends and neighbors. All of whom will join with the family in their grief.
    Funeral Services were conducted Saturday at the home by Rev. Grey, pastor of the Eldon M. E. church, and burial was made in the family lot at Woods Cemetery where his daughter was buried.
(They are buried at the Tol Wood Cemetery just off Highway 54 between  Eldon and Bagnell)

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