D. DWYER                                     GRAVESTONE PHOTO                      

Independence Daily Reporter, Wednesday, October 21, 1896, Pg. 3:

            No material change was reported yesterday in the condition of Mr. Dwyer. He is still delirious and there is little hope of recovery.

            LATER—As we go to press, we learn that he died at 3:15 o’clock this a.m.

Independence Daily Reporter, Thursday, October 22, 1896, Pg. 2:

            The funeral of Mr. M. Dwyer will take place from the Methodist church at 2 p.m. today with sermon by Dr. Wright.  All old soldiers are requested to meet at G. A. R. hall at 1 p.m. today to attend the funeral.

Independence Daily Reporter, Friday, October 23, 1896, Pg. 2:

            The funeral of Mr. M. Dwyer took place yesterday afternoon from the Methodist church under the auspices of the G. A. R. with a sermon by Dr. Wright.  The steady rain kept many away who would otherwise have attended.  The two wagonettes were brought into the service to carry the old veterans, the ladies of the Relief Corps, and the Patriarchs of America to the cemetery.