Funeral services for Jess Holder, 28 years old, former night watchman at the Union Soldiers' home, who was shot by Neal Huston, special deputy sheriff at the home, in a fight therein Thursday night, were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Spencer. Burial was in Spencer cemetery. Hahn funeral home was in charge.

Holder was shot after he allegedly slashed Huston on the check with a razor. Three fights in which Holder is said to have participated proceeded the shooting. Lewis Morris, county attorney, said his office would continue investigation of the affair Monday. Holder died Saturday in University Hospital.