Lexington Intelligencer, December 07, 1907
HIRAM JACKSON GROVES DEAD
Passed Away Suddenly Monday Morning in Kansas City
DEATH DUE TO SEPSIS
At One Time Edited Intelligencer--Belonged To a Prominent Family of Lafayette County
Hiram Jackson Groves died at the German hospital in Kansas City Monday morning. Death was due to septic poisoning in a wound in the hip from a pistol shot. On the morning of November 23rd, R.C. Horne, head editorial writer of the Post, on account of a financial grievance shot O.D. Woodward, president of the Post, and Mr. Groves, managing editor.
At first it was thought that the wound of Mr. Groves was not serious and daily he showed improvements; but Sunday morning symptoms of septic poisoning developed. Quick action by the attending physician reduced the symptoms, however, and at 5 o'clock Mr. Groves was apparently in almost normal condition. But during the night symptoms of blood poisoning developed, and in spite of all possible measures on the part of his physician, death came Monday morning.
H.J. Groves was born July 6, 1871, near Lexington, Mo. His parents were David and Theodosia Groves. He grew to young manhood in Lafayette county and attended the pubic schools there. Afterwards he entered the State university, graduating in both arts and law, in the year 1893. Soon after graduation, he bought and edited the Lexington Intelligencer, which had formerly been edited by a brother, who by a fatal coincidence, was shot and killed as the result of a newspaper controversy.
On October 30, 1884, Mr. Groves was married to Miss Mary Oldham, daughter of W.A. Oldham, president of the Christian college, Columbia, the marriage being the result of a courtship which was begun during college days.
After editing the Lexington Intelligencer for a few years, Mr. Groves took charge of the Independence Sentinel and afterwards became news editor of the Kansas City Times. About a year before that newspaper was combined with the Star, Mr. Groves was sent to Washington as its correspondent. He was recalled to resume to duties of managing editor, but the paper changed hands before he had again begun to act in an official capacity.
After the Time ceased its independent existence, Mr. Groves became general agent for the Union Central Life Insurance company. He was also connected for a time with the New York Life Insurance company's Kansas City agency.
When the Post company reorganized last December, Mr. Groves became managing editor, in which capacity he continued until his death.
Mr. Groves was widely known among newspaper men and politicians of Missouri. He was at one time president of the Missouri State Press association and often remarked that this was the only office to which he ever aspired. In college he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution.
Throughout his suffering, Mr. Groves frequently expressed his sympathy for the family of the man whose wound was to cause his death. He was also deeply concerned for the condition of Mr. Woodward, for the news from whom he always waited eagerly.
Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Groves is survived by five half brothers--Thos. of Waverly, David of this city, J.F. and W.M. of Corder and Frank E. Groves of Kansas City,--two half sisters--Mrs. B.M. Neale of Dade county and Mrs. Jennie Hopkins of Boonville,--two brothers--John G. of Kansas City and J.L. of Dover--and a sister, Mrs. Karl H. Plate of San Jose, California. The mother who has been spending the winter in California, is on her way to Kansas City.
The funeral services were held at the late home on 3050 Harrison street at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.C. McVoy of the Troost Avenue Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
HIRAM JACKSON GROVES DEAD
Passed Away Suddenly Monday Morning in Kansas City
DEATH DUE TO SEPSIS
At One Time Edited Intelligencer--Belonged To a Prominent Family of Lafayette County
Hiram Jackson Groves died at the German hospital in Kansas City Monday morning. Death was due to septic poisoning in a wound in the hip from a pistol shot. On the morning of November 23rd, R.C. Horne, head editorial writer of the Post, on account of a financial grievance shot O.D. Woodward, president of the Post, and Mr. Groves, managing editor.
At first it was thought that the wound of Mr. Groves was not serious and daily he showed improvements; but Sunday morning symptoms of septic poisoning developed. Quick action by the attending physician reduced the symptoms, however, and at 5 o'clock Mr. Groves was apparently in almost normal condition. But during the night symptoms of blood poisoning developed, and in spite of all possible measures on the part of his physician, death came Monday morning.
H.J. Groves was born July 6, 1871, near Lexington, Mo. His parents were David and Theodosia Groves. He grew to young manhood in Lafayette county and attended the pubic schools there. Afterwards he entered the State university, graduating in both arts and law, in the year 1893. Soon after graduation, he bought and edited the Lexington Intelligencer, which had formerly been edited by a brother, who by a fatal coincidence, was shot and killed as the result of a newspaper controversy.
On October 30, 1884, Mr. Groves was married to Miss Mary Oldham, daughter of W.A. Oldham, president of the Christian college, Columbia, the marriage being the result of a courtship which was begun during college days.
After editing the Lexington Intelligencer for a few years, Mr. Groves took charge of the Independence Sentinel and afterwards became news editor of the Kansas City Times. About a year before that newspaper was combined with the Star, Mr. Groves was sent to Washington as its correspondent. He was recalled to resume to duties of managing editor, but the paper changed hands before he had again begun to act in an official capacity.
After the Time ceased its independent existence, Mr. Groves became general agent for the Union Central Life Insurance company. He was also connected for a time with the New York Life Insurance company's Kansas City agency.
When the Post company reorganized last December, Mr. Groves became managing editor, in which capacity he continued until his death.
Mr. Groves was widely known among newspaper men and politicians of Missouri. He was at one time president of the Missouri State Press association and often remarked that this was the only office to which he ever aspired. In college he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution.
Throughout his suffering, Mr. Groves frequently expressed his sympathy for the family of the man whose wound was to cause his death. He was also deeply concerned for the condition of Mr. Woodward, for the news from whom he always waited eagerly.
Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Groves is survived by five half brothers--Thos. of Waverly, David of this city, J.F. and W.M. of Corder and Frank E. Groves of Kansas City,--two half sisters--Mrs. B.M. Neale of Dade county and Mrs. Jennie Hopkins of Boonville,--two brothers--John G. of Kansas City and J.L. of Dover--and a sister, Mrs. Karl H. Plate of San Jose, California. The mother who has been spending the winter in California, is on her way to Kansas City.
The funeral services were held at the late home on 3050 Harrison street at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.C. McVoy of the Troost Avenue Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
Lexington Intelligencer, December 07, 1907
HIRAM JACKSON GROVES DEAD
Passed Away Suddenly Monday Morning in Kansas City
DEATH DUE TO SEPSIS
At One Time Edited Intelligencer--Belonged To a Prominent Family of Lafayette County
Hiram Jackson Groves died at the German hospital in Kansas City Monday morning. Death was due to septic poisoning in a wound in the hip from a pistol shot. On the morning of November 23rd, R.C. Horne, head editorial writer of the Post, on account of a financial grievance shot O.D. Woodward, president of the Post, and Mr. Groves, managing editor.
At first it was thought that the wound of Mr. Groves was not serious and daily he showed improvements; but Sunday morning symptoms of septic poisoning developed. Quick action by the attending physician reduced the symptoms, however, and at 5 o'clock Mr. Groves was apparently in almost normal condition. But during the night symptoms of blood poisoning developed, and in spite of all possible measures on the part of his physician, death came Monday morning.
H.J. Groves was born July 6, 1871, near Lexington, Mo. His parents were David and Theodosia Groves. He grew to young manhood in Lafayette county and attended the pubic schools there. Afterwards he entered the State university, graduating in both arts and law, in the year 1893. Soon after graduation, he bought and edited the Lexington Intelligencer, which had formerly been edited by a brother, who by a fatal coincidence, was shot and killed as the result of a newspaper controversy.
On October 30, 1884, Mr. Groves was married to Miss Mary Oldham, daughter of W.A. Oldham, president of the Christian college, Columbia, the marriage being the result of a courtship which was begun during college days.
After editing the Lexington Intelligencer for a few years, Mr. Groves took charge of the Independence Sentinel and afterwards became news editor of the Kansas City Times. About a year before that newspaper was combined with the Star, Mr. Groves was sent to Washington as its correspondent. He was recalled to resume to duties of managing editor, but the paper changed hands before he had again begun to act in an official capacity.
After the Time ceased its independent existence, Mr. Groves became general agent for the Union Central Life Insurance company. He was also connected for a time with the New York Life Insurance company's Kansas City agency.
When the Post company reorganized last December, Mr. Groves became managing editor, in which capacity he continued until his death.
Mr. Groves was widely known among newspaper men and politicians of Missouri. He was at one time president of the Missouri State Press association and often remarked that this was the only office to which he ever aspired. In college he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution.
Throughout his suffering, Mr. Groves frequently expressed his sympathy for the family of the man whose wound was to cause his death. He was also deeply concerned for the condition of Mr. Woodward, for the news from whom he always waited eagerly.
Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Groves is survived by five half brothers--Thos. of Waverly, David of this city, J.F. and W.M. of Corder and Frank E. Groves of Kansas City,--two half sisters--Mrs. B.M. Neale of Dade county and Mrs. Jennie Hopkins of Boonville,--two brothers--John G. of Kansas City and J.L. of Dover--and a sister, Mrs. Karl H. Plate of San Jose, California. The mother who has been spending the winter in California, is on her way to Kansas City.
The funeral services were held at the late home on 3050 Harrison street at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.C. McVoy of the Troost Avenue Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
HIRAM JACKSON GROVES DEAD
Passed Away Suddenly Monday Morning in Kansas City
DEATH DUE TO SEPSIS
At One Time Edited Intelligencer--Belonged To a Prominent Family of Lafayette County
Hiram Jackson Groves died at the German hospital in Kansas City Monday morning. Death was due to septic poisoning in a wound in the hip from a pistol shot. On the morning of November 23rd, R.C. Horne, head editorial writer of the Post, on account of a financial grievance shot O.D. Woodward, president of the Post, and Mr. Groves, managing editor.
At first it was thought that the wound of Mr. Groves was not serious and daily he showed improvements; but Sunday morning symptoms of septic poisoning developed. Quick action by the attending physician reduced the symptoms, however, and at 5 o'clock Mr. Groves was apparently in almost normal condition. But during the night symptoms of blood poisoning developed, and in spite of all possible measures on the part of his physician, death came Monday morning.
H.J. Groves was born July 6, 1871, near Lexington, Mo. His parents were David and Theodosia Groves. He grew to young manhood in Lafayette county and attended the pubic schools there. Afterwards he entered the State university, graduating in both arts and law, in the year 1893. Soon after graduation, he bought and edited the Lexington Intelligencer, which had formerly been edited by a brother, who by a fatal coincidence, was shot and killed as the result of a newspaper controversy.
On October 30, 1884, Mr. Groves was married to Miss Mary Oldham, daughter of W.A. Oldham, president of the Christian college, Columbia, the marriage being the result of a courtship which was begun during college days.
After editing the Lexington Intelligencer for a few years, Mr. Groves took charge of the Independence Sentinel and afterwards became news editor of the Kansas City Times. About a year before that newspaper was combined with the Star, Mr. Groves was sent to Washington as its correspondent. He was recalled to resume to duties of managing editor, but the paper changed hands before he had again begun to act in an official capacity.
After the Time ceased its independent existence, Mr. Groves became general agent for the Union Central Life Insurance company. He was also connected for a time with the New York Life Insurance company's Kansas City agency.
When the Post company reorganized last December, Mr. Groves became managing editor, in which capacity he continued until his death.
Mr. Groves was widely known among newspaper men and politicians of Missouri. He was at one time president of the Missouri State Press association and often remarked that this was the only office to which he ever aspired. In college he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a member of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution.
Throughout his suffering, Mr. Groves frequently expressed his sympathy for the family of the man whose wound was to cause his death. He was also deeply concerned for the condition of Mr. Woodward, for the news from whom he always waited eagerly.
Besides his wife and mother, Mr. Groves is survived by five half brothers--Thos. of Waverly, David of this city, J.F. and W.M. of Corder and Frank E. Groves of Kansas City,--two half sisters--Mrs. B.M. Neale of Dade county and Mrs. Jennie Hopkins of Boonville,--two brothers--John G. of Kansas City and J.L. of Dover--and a sister, Mrs. Karl H. Plate of San Jose, California. The mother who has been spending the winter in California, is on her way to Kansas City.
The funeral services were held at the late home on 3050 Harrison street at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.C. McVoy of the Troost Avenue Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
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