Stamps v. Century Electric Co.

[1] This is a proceeding under the workmen's compensation law, Secs. 3689-3766, R.S.Mo. 1939, Mo.R.S.A. §§ 3689-3766, and involves two claims for the death benefit allegedly due and payable because of the death of one Bennie Stamps, an employee of Century Electric Company, the employer and self-insurer.

[2] The one claimant is Fannie Stamps, who professes to be the widow of the deceased, while the other is Alice Porter, who claims the status of a dependent mother. Both claims were heard together before the referee as well as upon review before the industrial commission.

[3] In both instances…