Wilson, James Ellery 
     Justifiable homicide was the verdict of Coroner, B.L. Medicus, in the death of James Ellery Wison, 48, at the hands of his brother, Everett Ross Wilson, 47.  Ellery's throat was cut by his brother, Everett, wielding a corn knife, after the older brother had threatened to kill the whole family and burn their bodies.  The slaying occurred at the parents home; Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wilson, 4 miles south of Gravois Mills and a mile west of Highway 5.  After the tragedy, which occurred following a night and day of heavy drinking done by Ellery Wilson, Everett Wilson Voluntarily surrendered himself to the Sheriff, Oscar Hughes.  He was not held following the coroners verdict.  Medicus said that witnesses told him Ellery Wilson came home at dawn Sunday, intoxicated and making threats against the family.  He brought home 3 pints of whiskey, Medicus said, and drank them before noon.  To avoid trouble, Everett Wilson told the coroner, he stayed away from the house until nearly 1 o'clock.  When Ellery began throwing rocks at the front door and his father was unable to calm him, Everett said he went out the back door, and came around the house.  Ellery hit him in the face, he said, with a rock and tried to slash him with a knife, whereupon Everett snatched up a corn knife from under the steps and cut his brothers throat.  Everett Wilson's account was corroborated by his parents and testimony of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Mabry of Boonville, who were guests in the home.  Ellery who was not married, at one time spent 13 months in the state hospital in Nevada, Mo.  He lived on the farm with his parents and brother.  At the funeral his father suffered a heart attack.  Funeral by Rev. Nelson Sachs, Buried in Silvey cemetery.