Ayres, W.F. 
    W.F. "Bill" Ayres, a resident of Versailles the past 20  years and a brother of TM. and Draper Ayres of Versailles, died
unexpectedly of a heart attack Tuesday while tending his stock in a feed lot located in the east part of town.  Arthur M. Ayres had been afflicted with a troublesome heart for some time, his condition was no worse than usual, and his death came as a terrible shock to members of his family.  Persons living in the neighborhood of the feed lot noticed Mr. Ayres car had been parked there longer than usual and when they went to  investi gate, they found his body.
    Wm. Franklin Ayres, son of Ben and Mary Ayres was born in Camden county, MO November 12, 1875.  At the
time of his death he was 74 years, 10 months, and 1 day old.  Survived by his wife Sylvia, daughter Billie Ellen, two brothers, T.N. and Draper, neices and nephews.  During his residence in Versilles he had worked as a bookkeeper and more recemtly had been the local representative of a number of insurance companies.  In the city election last spring he was elected Police Judge.  Funeral services were held at Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Masonic order wil conduct graveside services.

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