The Topeka Daily Capital Tuesday October 1, 1951 J. Harry French. J. Harry FRENCH, 76, retired salesman and a former Topekan, died Sunday in a Springfield, Mo., hospital. His home was at Ash Grove, Mo. He was born August 22, 1875, in Jacksonville, Ohio. His father operated a harness shop in Topeka years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie FRENCH of Ash Grove; a daughter, Mrs. Allen STONE of Maize; a son, Leander FRENCH, Kansas City; a brother, Joe FRENCH, Independence, Kan., and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Topeka Cemetery.