Pryor's (Arthur) Mother Death Notices in St. Joseph Gazette, February, 1916
Entry/Object ID
AM2020.2.95
Scope and Content
Pryor's (Arthur) Mother Death Notices in St. Joseph Gazette, February, 1916. Two clippings (photocopy) reporting the death of Mary A. Pryor. Arthur was a famous musician from St. Joseph in the early 1900's, playing and composing for Sousa' s band.
A = "Arthur Pryor's Mother is Dead. Mrs. Mary A. Pryor Succumbs in Kansas City after long illness. Three Sons Musicians." She had lived in Arthur in Asbury Park, NY shortly before her death. A St. Joseph band of 50 pieces was organized to lead her funeral cortege. February 1, 1916.
B = "Mrs. Pryor's Funeral To Be This Morning. Services to be Held at Scottish Rite Cathedral." Her body had arrived from Kansas City on the Interurban. Songs by Pryor were played at her funeral and she is buried in Mt. Mora Cemetery. Feb. 3, 1916.
