1920 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers |
An interlibrary loan of microfilm from the State Historical Society of MO was the source of the below given data. |
| Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 | Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 |
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
Mrs. W. E. Hankins visited in Monett, Tuesday. Mrs. James Wilson and son, Troy visited relatives in Aurora, Monday. Arthur Henbest has moved over near Ridgley and claims that he will raise strawberries. J. A. Duncan and daughter, Miss Beulah of near Wheaton, had business in county court Tuesday. A. D. Alsup of Monett, Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney was shaking hands with the people here Monday. Chas. E. Hickman of Bird City, Kan., was here Tuesday, looking after his farm in Pasley neighborhood where Zeke Thomas lives. Lock Stubblefield living southwest of this city, we learn, has contracted for a 275 acres farm on Clear Creek, 4 miles northeast of Fayetteville, Ark. Add Carney of McDonald township, has 34 head of 2 year old Hereford heifers, 4 cows and 3 bulls. He says he has one of the best bulls in the county. Arch Hessee and daughter, Mrs. Harris Hudson and Milton Abernathy visited relatives at Okmulgee, Okla., last and this week and returned Wednesday night. Tom Linley has sold his farm in Forest Grove neighborhood to Tom Lunsey. Reef LeCompte had a mule killed by lightning recently. It was insured by Manley Insurance. Miss Glena Reese came home from Springfield, Tuesday of last week where she is attending school. Emory Melton of Monett is in Embry Smith's law office preparing himself for admittance for the bar. We wish him success. Emil Long who has been discharged from U. S. army service is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Ruby of this city. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Plummer of Webb City, visited his sister, Mrs. J. W. Hisey and family of this city, this week. John says he is making improvement and hopes soon to be himself again and resume his duties as Frisco Station Master at Joplin. The following are the judges and clerks of bond election in Butterfield township, May 22: Judges Thos. Ferguson, D. K. Lowe, G. F. Jordan, John Higgs, C. H. Birks, and R. T. W. Riddle. Clerks: Dan Robberson, G. W. Gilmore, J. A. McNally and Jas. Sapp. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller spent Sunday in Monett, attending Mrs. J. A. Livingston who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ross Stucky and took very sick. She was improved at last accounts. Two children of Mrs. Curtis Freeze living 4 miles northwest of this city, have the smallpox at their home. Robert Bassett of Crane Creek township, said Monday, while in this city, that the fly had practically ruined the wheat crop in that section. J. M. Black has just received a car load of feed. H. P. Sons has rented the Hotel to a man from Illinois. M. Lovell and family left Thursday for Goldsboro, N. C.. Married Tuesday by Rev. E. A. frost, Albert Taylor and Miss Flossie Johnson of Cassville. Del, Fred and Herman Tarvin and sister, Mrs. Meda Rice of near Wheaton were Cassville visitors Wednesday. Mrs. E. W. Kinnaman is visiting relatives at St. Louis, and will stop off at Rolla on her return home and visit her parents. C. F. Bailey, father of Dr. Bailey of this city, has purchased Babe Roseberry's residence at Aurora, and will move there. Acea Rowley got into trouble, speeding his car here Wednesday evening. There are others that are guilty of the same act and they should be taken care of likewise. Judge Shumate and wife of Golden, and daughter Mrs. Maud Chappell of Miami, Okla., visited her sister Mrs. G. W. Ferguson and family south of this city, Sunday. A fellow in the county jail, charged with breaking into a box car at Monett, attempeted to dig out, Wednesday, but was discovered and placed in the cells. The Democrat has received an announcement of the Hugo, Okla. High School from William Joseph Marbut from which we learn that he is one of the graduating class of that school this year. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tilan Marbut of that city, formerly resided in this city. We truly glad to learn of his graduation and hope that he continues going up the ladder of knowledge. We note with gladness from an announcement received a this office that Ben. H. Horine will graduate from the Monett High School, May 13. He is a son of Hiram Horine an esteemed citizen of this coutny and it pleases us to learn of his accomplishments and trust that he will continue his effort to great success. It is within his grasp. Doss Berryhill of near Washburn was in Cassville, Wednesday and made the Democrat Office a pleasant call. He is now among the old times of that section. SELIGMAN
Mrs. J. S. Foster has been seriously ill since April 9. On the 24th, Dr. Foster took her to DR. Huntington's hospital where Dr. Bolton performed a difficult and serious operation, which was a success. Mrs. Foster is improving rapidly. There many friends rejoice with the family. Many beautiful flowers have been sent to the sick room. Their son Clyde and wife of Kansas City came home to assist in care of his mother. Bland Roller Fee, second daughter of Az Roller and wife was killed in an automobile accident in Wichita, Kans., Saturday evening, May 1. Her sister Glenn and Mr. Smith, Supt. of Bell Co., at Wichita, brought the remains home Monday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p. m. Her brother Dewey came from Lamar, Color., Monday evening. She was born June 22, 1902 and was married to Hugh Fee, July __, 1919. She was a girl every one loved and made friends where ever she went. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. She was laid to rest in the Roller Cemetery to await the glad awakening. A large following of friends turned away with following tears, but knew they would sometime meet with a bright smile in the beautiful home of God. The young husband was away from home in ____ and had only been away from home a few days and had not sent his address to his wife and could not be located and on Tuesday he knew not of his great loss and sorrow. JENKINS
J. M. Zinn returned to Jenkins, Saturday from Reeds Spring, and will start west sometime the coming week. Mrs. Pearl Thomas has been visiting her uncle Fred Wheeler in Kansas for a few days. John Stubblefield and family of McDowell, R. 1, all loaded up in a wagon, Sunday and paid J. W. Garris and family an old fashioned visit, like they did in pioneer days. B. F. Thomas is visiting his brother, C. J. Thomas and his aunt, Mrs. John Hunt. He is talking strongly of going into business here. We welcome him as he is a gentleman. C. J. Potter is getting the lumber and other material on the ground for the re-building of their residence that was burned sometime ago. Work will begin this Tuesday morning on tearing out the little bridge across the pond in W. C. Potter's field, which was washed out some years ago, in preparation for the construction of the new bridge. WASHBURN PRAIRIE
Virgie Reynolds of Corinth was the guest of Marjorie Longley Saturday night and Sunday. Bart McClellan and family of near Cassville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roe Hicks, Sunday. Fay Weston is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. N. S. Gurley of Purdy, last and this week. Otis Fisher and family of Cassville, Mr. and Mrs. George Reams and daughter Jewel, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunn of Corinth, took dinner with Charles Heffey, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ball of Eagle Rock, visited her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. S. Varner, from Saturday until Monday. Mat Sparkman is on the sick list, also Mrs. Kid Parks is suffering with rheumatism. We miss the Washburn and Greasy Mixup, think he might write again. Mrs. Jim Parks had gone to a hospital in in Kansas for an operation, but the Doctor had not decided what to do the last we heard, Mr. Parks and all the children are with her at this writing. She is in a very critical condition. Rev. Roe Pryer filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. After services Sunday, he baptized Opal and Mary Hopkins. EAGLE ROCK
Mrs. Cordia Brock of Idaho, is visiting relatives in this community. Miss Eva Skelton, will accompnay her home. Sam Skelton is on the sick list. WILLOW BRANCH
Sig Hoggett and family of Star visited his sister, Mrs. Clement Sunday. Mrs. Joe Hoggett has been taking care of her mother at Shell Knob, the past week, who is sick. Mrs. Joe Elbert is improving. She is able to be out again. |
BAYLESS - DUNLAP
Loren Bayless of near Cassville and Miss Mary Dunlap of Wentworth, were married in Monett, May 1. Mr. Bayless is a splendid young man and is engaged in farming and stock raising and the happy couple will make their home on the farm northwest of this city. WILL PROBATED
The last will and testament of late E. Williamson has been probated and testament is bequeathed as follows: 1/5th to his second wife and 4/5ths to his sons Fred and Troy. Troy was made executor without bond. SUDDEN DEATH
Tuesday morning, April 27, 1920, Jake Hudson of near Cato, got up and went about his chores as usual, returned to the house and thought he would get breakfast for his mother. After getting the meal ready, he went to wake the mother and found her dead. She left three sons and two daughters, and three of them were present at the funeral. She was 80 years, 7 months and 28 days old. She had been a member of the Baptist Church for years and lived a faithful and devoted life. The writer in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends said to the children, weep no as one that has no hope for Sister Hudson will come forth in the resurrection to meet all he redeemed hosts of God. We know that our Lord doeth all things well and should be reconciled to his will. CARD OF THANKS
TO the relatives who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. May Gods richest blessings rest upon each of you is our prayer. Mary M. Bayless, R. L. Stubblefield and family, Grant Stubblefield and family, Arthur Stubblefield and family, Bertha Elrod and family, and Mrs. Geo. Brandt and family. BROTHER DEAD
A. R. Bush received a message from Mrs. James Bush of Denver, Col., informing him of the death of her husband and his brother one day last week. Mr. Bush was 70 years of age and was among the early settlers of Colorado. A. R. Bush received a message from Mrs. James Bush of Denver, Col., informing him of the death of her husband and his brother one day last week. Mr. Bush was 70 years of age and was among the early settlers of Colorado. GOOD MULE KILLED
Frank Miller living about 5 miles out on the Washburn road, had a valuable mule killed by lightning, Sunday night. The mule was in the pasture at the time. SURPRISE MRS. J. W. SHERWOOD
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church treated Mrs. J. W. Sherwood to a genuine birthday surprise, Wednesday, May 5 at the Sherwood home in this city, by paying her a visit with well filled baskets of good eatables that were spread in the yard at the noon hour. Mrs. Sherwood was slightly overcome, when she discovered the multitude of visitors and their intentions and naturally appreciated the visit. It was a happy occasion for all and none enjoyed it better than Mrs. Sherwood, it being her 54th birthday. CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVRSARY
The Baptist Aid Society and many relatives and friends spent a very pleasant day Saturday May 1. It being the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Robbins of this city, at their home. An excellent dinner was served at the noon hour. It seems but just a little while since these folks were married, but time has carried them along swiftly to the 30th milestone and we hope they have as many more. MRS. MARGARET STEWART
Another mother has been called from earth to her abode in a better land, that is free from trials, tribulations and sorrows. Three will be no separation in that land of pure delight, where all can dwell through ages, in happiness and contentment. Mrs. Margaret Stewart was born in Tennessee, where she grew to womanhood and married, and to this union five sons and one daughter were born and survive the mother, who are Mrs. Wm. Mills of Cassville, Ira and Walter of Pittsburg, Kan., Oscar, Washburn, Mo., Elmer and Wm. of California. She died May 4 near midnight, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mills in this city, of cancer of stomach, age 76 years. She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for many years. She had lived in this city for several years and was held in high esteem by all her acquaintances. Rev. Edward Chappell conducted funeral services at the Mills home, Wednesday at 2 p. m. The remains were conveyed to Peirce City, Thursday in the Horine Motor Hearse and there laid to rest beside her husband, who died some 30 years ago. PEGGS, OKLA., DEMOLISHED
Peggs, Okla., a town of about 250 population was practically wiped off the earth, Sunday night. 50 persons reported killed and 150 wounded. Five persons near Chelsea, Okla., were reported killed. Much damage was done in the mining district. NEIGHBORING NEWS
James Bymer was arrested in Joplin last week, charged with stealing an auto. Harry E. Stein of Hart, McDonald County was also arrested. Tilden Weddington of Golden, was in Cassville, April 30, and said the man that was drowned in White River near Viola, on Easter Sunday, was known to many people along White River, by the name of Murray where he had been a pearl hunter for sometime. Tilden said that Mark Swope of Beaver, Ark., was well acquainted with Murray and said there was mail in the post office at Beaver, Ark., for Murray. Tilden also said that Blake Allen and sons were well acquainted with Murray. The Lawrence County jail has been empty for three weeks, up to last week, says the Chieftain and cites the time when Aurora and Peirce City were wide open and as many as 20 persons in jail at a time. Vernon, third son of Congressman and Mrs. I. V. McPherson was married April 22, to Miss Helen Leming at Carterville. the Mt. Vernon Chieftain says they will live in Kansas City. George Mitchell of Howell County was found dead in a stock pond one day last week. Joe Kuklenski of Peirce City and Miss Grace Montgomery of near Bricefiled were married last week. The bride is a daughter of Judge T. F. Montgomery. W. A. Kirkpatrick, postmaster at Joplin will soon resign to go into business. The Springdale, Ark., News records the marriage of Raymond Stafford of Springdale and Miss Hazelle Thompson of Fayetteville, Ark., last week. The groom is a son of John P. Stafford, proprietor of the News. We wish them success . Henry Scroggins of near Mineral Springs, has bought his brother Joe's blacksmith shop at Johnson, Ark., and will soon move there and operate same. J. J. Phelan an old citizen of Peirce City died last week. MANO
Chas. Dell and H. B. Sisco were in Cassville, Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brock from Idaho, are visiting relatives and friends here. BUTTERFIELD
Mrs. W. T. Gray and son of Monett, spent a few days last week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake England. Mrs. Willard and Mrs. Atsy Baldwin departed last week for Tar River, Okla., to visit their son and brother, Vern Willard, after which they will visit in Kansas awhile before Mrs. Baldwin goes on to join her husband in California. R. F. Ferguson received a message last week that his brother-in-law Jas. Warren of Grandview, Ark., and his team were drowned in Kings River. The body had not been recovered at last account. G. F. Adams and wife started Monday for Tulsa, Okla., to visit their son, W. G. SUNNY SIDE
Miss Ivy Still who is at Springfield, writes her parents, that she don't want the measles any more and would rather have the flu twice. Lis Barnes and children spend Sunday at Tom Anderson's. Oran Burkhart formerly of this place, but now of Kansas City, got his arm broke a short time ago, while driving a car. VICTOR
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Swaffer and family visited the latter's parents, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Holman of Mano, visited at Floyd Easley's Sunday. Zuma Easley was the guest of Misses Vesta and Thelma Easley, Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Ned Easley was sick last week. Mrs. Effie Bailey who has been visiting home folks returned to her home Wednesday of last week. Elmer Smith made a flying trip to Eagle Rock, Sunday. |
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