The spectator., 1922-02-03
IN MEMORIAL.

Tenn, January 2. 1864. and came to Ozark. Arkansas. some thirty-six years ago He was married to Miss Edna Mckinney, October 20. 1889 He en- joyed a long and successful business career in Ozark, having been employ ed in the grocery business of Robt. Eichenberger shortly after his arrival in this State and later in the drT goods store of Jack Eichenherger From there he went with M. Montague Clothing General Notions Store, be- coming manager of a branch store at Mulberry Later associated with F. P. Nichols, Ae purchased the Monta gue business at Ozark, Geo w. Rus sell some time afterwards succeeding Mr Nichols III the partnership Upon selling to Mr Russell his interest in this business Mir McElroy embarked ,n business by himself which he con tinued for time and then became q member Of the Ozark Dry Goods Co
 
 this concern he engaged in the gen. eral mercantile business with w. M, Wagner and Gpen Lis retirement from this business became interested in farming
 In all these various business ven. lures coGr esy, honesty and integrity were lis guides and watchwords In all his dealings with his fellowmen he measured up to the fullest require ments u ls honest manhood and proved himself at all times ready to make his own personal gain and profit sub- servient to hfs convictions of right and fair dealing thereby meriting and receiving the fullest trust and conf dence of all who came in contact, with him
 For two terms. hy their suffrage. he served the people of Franklin County as Treasurer and no more courteous. affable or conscientious officer ever served the people of this county in that or any other public ca pacity. Always slateful for the trust reposed in him he was ever mindful of the duties and responsibilities of his office and met their requirements in every respect, nor did he stop st the mere demands of formal duty. but was always happy If he could render some extra service 10 his constituency and those with whom he came in contact
 AS member of Ozark Lodge No 79. + X 4 M. he was true and faith tul to the teachings and precepts Of masonry as husband and father hn vas kind, just patient and loving AS q business m1n and public officer he was industrious and successful, As a citizen he was progressive, en. terprising and patriotic, AS a friend he was loyal true and uucompromis- ing in his attachment to the cause of those upon whom he bestowed his friendship Under all circumstances he was manly man, receiving the deserved appreciation of his fellow man. and loved ana respected by all
 Que uf he brightest insights into his character was the great love and attachment he bore for litue children This nobla trait and sentiment of pure manhood E particularly emphasized by an incident which happened only a very few minutes before his tragic death and within A few feet of the fatal scene of the tragedy. He wa, then engaged in what to him was one of bis chief deliehts-laughing and playing with a nur, Der of small chil. dren iu whom he al' avs showed the Lindest and frlendliest interest and whose iey and pleasure was always his
 On the 18th da of January, 1922. on tho principal street of the town of Ozark, lie was suddenly shot down and almost instantly killed His death came as | great shock to his family and friends, demonstrating anew the oft repeated saying that "in the midst of life we arc in death" Ths death of Mir McEiroy was 60