Bliss, Cary O.

Douthat Oklahoma, July 19. C. O. Bliss, a shoveler in the employ of the Skelton Lead and Zinc Company, was instantly killed at Skelton Mine No. 1 of that company at Douthat at 10:30 o'clock this morning when struck by a falling slab. He was about 45 years old. The body was taken to the morgue of the Todd undertaking company, of Picher at Picher. According to information obtained at the company office, Bliss lived near the Twin Schools in Picher Oklahoma. He is said to be survived by two children.

Picher Oklahoma, July 20.--Funeral arrangements for Cary O. Bliss, 43 years old, who was instantly killed by a falling slab while working as a shoveler at the Skelton Mine No. 1 at Douthat Oklahoma, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning have not been completed because relatives are awaiting word from Wayne Bliss, a brother in Iowa. Ralph Bliss, another brother, arrived from southeast Missouri last night. The body is at the morgue of the Todd undertaking company, of Picher. Bliss resided at 614 Oneida street, Picher, with two daughters, Mildred Bliss, 11 and Arletta Bliss, 7 years old. Two married daughters also survive, Mrs. Violet Myers, Osceola Wisconsin, and Mrs. Ivadell Kasorta, of Arkansas. He became separated from his wife about two years ago, her present whereabouts is unknown here. Bliss was a member of Tar River Lodge No. 502, IOOF, who will have charge of the funeral.