Well Known Contractor Found Dead
Edward H. Moore , age about 68, well known Olney Building Contractor, found dead in his auto on West St. John Street at 6:30 O�clock ?? morning. A hose had been attached to the exhaust pipe and inside the ? With death apparently due to carbon monoxide poison. A note left for his son ED JR. Explaining the reason for his act as ill health.
Coroner Ralph King announced this morning an inquest would be held at the Porter-Schaub chapel at 5 O�clock this evening. The body was taken to the Porter-Schaub funeral home to await arrangements for the funeral service.
Mr. Moore a native of Noble, had constructed a number of houses in Olney during the past several years. Thirty years ago he left Noble for Fornfelt, MO., where he became a prosperous contractor and one of that city�s most prominent citizens. In 1932 he returned to Noble and purchased a Farm where he resided until about two years ago when he moved to Olney and again entered the contracting and building business.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs. Vera M. Krebbs of Shelbyville, Ind., and Mrs. Thelma E. Milford of Geff, and four sons, Ed H. Moore and Paul Moore both of Olney, Victor H. Moore of Burley, Idaho and Raymond M. Moore of Shelbyville, Ind.
Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Charles Murray of Noble, and one brother O.W. Moore of Chicago.
Funeral Services will be at the Porter-Schaub chapel Monday morning at 10:30 O�clock with Masons in charge. Interment will be at Haven Hill Cemetery.