Items of Interest From Old Files of the Guide

Harrison County Times Bethany Mo Thu Sep 24 1931 page 8

Twenty Years Ago

Sep 22, 1911

-One of the most horrible and mysterious murder cases in the history of Harrison county was discovered at the home of Ed Shirley, north of Melbourne, last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Shirley was about thirty years of age and leaves a husband, three sons, and one daughter besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.