1918 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 Republican, Thursday, March 7, 1918


Local And Personal


The little seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hisey died Monday night of pneumonia.

Mike Stotts of near Mineral Spring sustained a painful injury Monday evening when his driving horse ran away with him. He was thrown from his buggy and his nose broken.

Homer West of Eagle Rock has volunteered for the army service in the aviation corps and will leave this week for a training camp in Texas.

Mrs. Alice Dilsaper of Miami, Okla., is visiting her brother, I. P. Bowman, whom she had not seen for 27 years.

Miss Grace Newman and brother George, of Mt. Vernon spent Saturday and Sunday here. Miss Gracie is attending Drury College.

Clay Stubblefield south of Cassville has been suffering from a carbuncle on the back of his head.

James Johnson, Frisco officer, at Monett was in Cassville Monday. He says the scalp wound received two weeks ago when shot at by bandits is healing nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. John Plummer of Webb City were in Cassville Wednesday to attend the funeral of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hisey.

J. P. Hoog of Washburn was here Saturday. Mr. Hoog has two sons at Camp Funston. They were both in the increment leaving here Feb. 25.

Mrs. Dave Talbert lately received a letter from Mrs. Ella Teague, nee Ella Bowman, giving an account of the death of her mother, Mrs. E.W. Bowman, Feb. 22 at their home at Mangum, Okla. She was about 65 years old and death was the result of an operation for rupture following an attack of indigestion. She leaves the following children living: Mrs. Ella Teague, Joe Bowman, Mrs. Ona Francis, Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Will Bowman and Miss Dee. The family formerly lived in the Horner school district. Mr. Bowman has been dead for about two years.

Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Horine and daughter, Miss Edith, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Horine attended the funeral of W. A. Fly at Purdy Thursday. Mr. Fly was a brother of Mrs. M. Horine.

Mrs. Fred Cole, west of Exeter, has been at a Springfield hospital for the past week where she underwent an operation. Her physicians report that she stood the operation fine and is doing well, which will be good news to her many friends here at home.

Mrs. Joe Vermillion Killed


Mrs. Joe Vermillion who formerly made her home on a farm south of Monett, was killed last Thursday in a runaway near Seneca.

She was driving to town in a buggy alone when her horse became frightened at some refuse piled beside the road and backed the buggy over an embankment. When found, Mrs. Vermillion was pinned under the horse, which had fallen and when she was taken out she had been dead for sometime. Pierce City Leader

Charles A. Williams


Charles A. Williams for more than thirty years a prominent business man of Purdy, died at his home in Purdy, Monday, March 4, of pneumonia, following an illness of less than one week.

While never of a robust constitution in appearance, Mr. Williams never had had any illness of consequence and never had before taken a physician's treatment. Thus the news of his sudden passing away came as a great shock to his numerous friends all over the county.

His funeral held at M. E. church in Purdy Tuesday afternoon was one of the nicest largely attended ever held in that little city. Hundreds of his friends and associates assembled as a tribute of esteem and honor to him, long recognized as one of the county's best citizens. The funeral was conducted by Presiding Elder Sitton of Springfield and Rev. W. F. Goodnight of Purdy. Six of Mr. Williams' fellow business men for years in Purdy were pall bearers: A. M. Gurley, Luther Brown, W. S. Carlin, W. A. Boucher, C. A. Rose and W. M. Fly. The funeral was directed by P. E. Horine of this city, assisted by Floyd Callaway of Monett.

Charles Andrew Williams was born at Rogersville, Tenn., May 6, 1850. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isom Williams, he moved from Tennessee to Missouri when a small boy. The family located at Pineville, later moved to Corsicana. When the Frisco was built through the county and the town of Purdy started Mr. Williams moved to Purdy where he had since been in the dry good business.

He was married Dec. 1, 1875, to Miss Georgia Adams of Newton County who survives him. To them six children were born, Three of whom are living: Ethel, Miss Mae and Eugene, all of Purdy.

Mr. William was a member of the M. E. Church and had been a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. He was a man whom to know was to love. He was recognized everywhere he was known as the highest principles of honor and no man in the county was held in higher esteem. It is a distinct loss to Purdy and to Barry County to lose so valuable a citizen as Charles A. Williams.

William A. Fly Funeral


The funeral of W. A. Fly held at Purdy Thursday afternoon was largely although the weather was not favorable for being out. Being one of the county's oldest and one of her most prominent citizens in his days of active life and being beloved by all who knew him the funeral was one of the largest ever held in the county.

As a mark of respect the business houses of Purdy were closed during the funeral and the public school was dismissed.

Rev. Combs and W. F. Goodnight conducted the funeral in accordance with the plans arranged by Mr. Fly himself. The impressive Masonic ceremony was also used, Sam Douthitt of Pierce City acting as Worshipful Master and members of the Purdy, Monett, Cassville and Pierce City lodges joining in the ceremony.

Obituary


Andrew Jackson Russell was born in Fort Scott, Kans., June 10, 1858 and died on March 1, 1918, being 50 years, 8 months and 21 days old.

While an infant he came to Barry County with his mother, his father dying when he was one week old. He grew to manhood in Barry County when he went to Texas. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 18 years. He united with the Missionary Baptist church at Round Rock, Tex.

In 1880 he returned to Barry County and in 1882 was untied in marriage to Joanna Cox. To this union were born ten children, two of them having preceded him to haven. He leaves a wife, eight children, two sisters and one brother and a host of other relatives to mourn his death. He was a faithful husband and father and a devoted Christian and his loss will be greatly felt by the neighborhood in which he had lived.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. B. F. Crawford. He had made a request that Psalms 17:15 be used at his funeral. Six Baptist ministers, Revs. Brown, Kennedy, Henderson, Ireland, Goodnight and Whittington, were his pall bearers. He was a deacon in the church and was a faithful worker. He will be greatly missed by the pastors whom he gave so much assistance.

Obituary


James Riddle, an old and highly respected citizen died at his home in the Cross Hollow locality, Tuesday morning, February 19, after a continued illness, at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 2 days.

He leaves a wife and four children. They are Seigle Riddle, Mrs. Joe Rogers and Elva Riddle of Cassville and Mrs. George Russell of Fairview. He also leaves two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday 21 at the Sparks school house on Flat Creek conducted by Rev. D. H. Truhitte after which his remains were conveyed to the Sparks cemetery and laid to rest to await the resurrection morn.

Card of Thanks


We sincerely wish to thank our many friends and neighbors who so kindly and willing aided our dear father and us during his continued illness and at his death and may God spare them as long as possible from a like sorrow.

J. S. Riddle and family, G. W. Russell and family, S.W. Rogers and family.

Roaring Spring


Bernice Sills who has the smallpox is improving rapidly.

Gunter


F. S. Whittington and John Bertalot and family attended the funeral of Jackson Russell at Bethel Saturday.

The little two year old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pennel died Thursday night and was buried Friday at Arnhart Cemetery. The parents and relatives share our heartfelt sympathy.

Oak Ridge


The boys who left from this immediate vicinity for Camp Funston Monday 4th were Jesse Wisley and Roscoe Wallace.

Forest Grove


Rev. Ennes was called to Jenkins Friday to attend the funeral of H. O. Cornman. We extend our sympathy to the Cornman family.

Shell Knob


John Madewell was in last week from Oklahoma and was looking good.

Dr. Salyer makes a trip every other day to attend John Mills' boy who has fever. He was getting along fine at last report.

Mineral Spring


The youngest son of John England received a bad lick from a mule last Wednesday morning breaking his nose and bruising him up pretty badly, but at last reports he was getting along nicely. Drs. Chandler and Salyer dressed the wounds.

New Salem


Jim Roller and family left Saturday for Clyde, Kan., where they will visit a few days with Mrs. Roller's parents before going to Washington where they expect to reside. We regret having them leave here but wish them success wherever they go.

Flat Creek


Miss Rozella Foster visited a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Dale Coones.

North Purdy


Aaron Henson departed Monday night with the boys for Camp Funston.

Mrs. Hope, a sister of Mrs. Robert Wormington died at her home north of Monett Saturday morning at 7 o'clock. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure.

Clark


Minnie Hankins of Monett is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Myrtle Highbarger this week.

Mamie Cantrell passed away Saturday Feb. 23 and was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery Sunday. Rev. W. F. Goodnight conducted the funeral. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

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Miss Vada Henson came home from Monett Saturday night to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rich Henson.

Auto Bandits Plead Guilty


When circuit court met Monday the five auto bandits who were arrested recently were arrested recently were arraigned and four of them entered pleas of guilty but Judge Henson deferred passing sentence. Fred Riddle, Jack McDowell, Andy Boswell and Cravens Plumlee pleaded guilty and John Maness, the fifth, of the gang, has made a confession.

Claud Shearer and Wilson Teague pleaded guilty to grand larceny and were given two years in the pen. The seven boys were brought into court at the same time and while they brought the trouble on themselves one could not help feeling a sympathy for them. Neosho Times

Licensed to Wed


Walter Johnson, 20, Monett & Janie Justus, 17, Monett

Cletlon Inmon, 20, Monett & Ethel Carpenter, Monett

W. E. Michael, 33, Washburn & Josie Legrand, Rocky Comfort

Loyd England, 19, Exeter & Effie Snelson, Exeter

Luther H. Cornett, 25, Perry, Ky. & Melvina? Bolin, 15, Washburn
Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 7, 1918


Docket For March Term Circuit Court
Regular March Term of Barry
County Circuit Court Convenes Monday
March 18 Short Term Expected


Monday, March 18, 1918


State vs. Joe Harber, parole.

State vs. Lee Cheney, Geo. Holman, Leo Green, parole.

State vs. A. V. Neeley, parole.

State vs. Jane Forgery, parole.

In the matter of a. L. Brown, J. E. Sater, assignee, assignment.

Becker Laugenham Milling Co. vs. D. R. Thomas, appeal from J. P.

Sarah Lewis vs. Robert Lewis, et al, equity.

M. J. Derrig vs. Ellsworth Klaner Construction Co., damages.

J. C. Ault vs. G. W. Schweitzer et al, equity.

Blug Moody, Pres. Bald Knob F. G. A. vs. W. D. Cowherd, mandate.

Demand of Joe Stringetto against Est. of B. Stringetto, deceased, appeal from J. P.

Fidelity Phoenix Insurance Co. vs. D. J. Smith, on note.

State vs. John P. Nagel, cutting fence.

Tuesday, March 19, 1918


Sarah A. Scott vs. John D. Tate, equity.

Jennie Brendlinger vs. Otis L. Brendlinger, divorce.

T. C. Hatler vs. S. M. Mitchell, et al, appointment of receiver.

Lucy Maffit vs. Victor L. Maffit, divorce.

E. P. Henderson vs. T. J. Miller, et al, to determine title.

McGuire & Stanton Construction Co. vs. Letha Jeffries to quiet title.

T. J. Miller and Oscar B. Elam vs. St. Louis Union Trust Co., et al, equity.

Frances Catron, et al vs. C. M. Sparkman, et al, partition.

Mary Parmley vs. Oscar Parmley, divorce.

James T. Cargile vs. Mary E. Cargile, divorce.

Floyd German vs. Ines German, divorce.

C. J. Wheeland, et al vs. Zula Mann, equity.

Enoch Trollinger vs. Victor H. Francis et al, to enforce vendor's lien.

E. A. Suttles, et al vs. L. R. Suttles, partition.

C. L. Miller vs. M. L. Campbell, et al, to quiet title.

Thos. Noble, et al vs. Jas. Johnston, et al, to contest will.

W. W. Shockley vs. Lettie Shockley, divorce.

William Wright vs. Ida J. Wright, divorce.

In the matter of the naturalization of Peter Frandsen.

Florence Betts vs. Ray Betts, divorce.

Wednesday, March 30, 1918


State vs. W. C. Ivey, felonious assault.

State vs. Olon Brattin, burglary and larceny.

State vs. Henry Muse, grand larceny.

State vs. W. J. Smith, assault with intent to rape.

State vs. Rus May and Steve Mullins, grand larceny.

State vs. Onus Roller, seduction.

State vs. Ozro Arnold, murder.

State vs. George Webb, an attempt to rape.

State vs. Earl Brown, statutory rape.

State vs. Earl Nickle and Earl Brown, gambling.

State vs. B. Crabaugh, H. Apple et al, gambling.

State vs. Bill Babb, common assault.

State vs. Byron Young, carnal knowledge.

State vs. Claud Whittington, assault.

State vs. J. E. Blankenship, assault with intent to rape.

State vs. Eual Logne, et al, grand larceny.

State vs. Daniel H. Metcalf, grand larceny.

State vs. J. R. May, grand larceny.

State vs. Wm. Douglass, burglary and Larceny.

State vs. Emmett Thomas, et al, burglary and larceny.

Thursday, March 21, 1918


The Fidelity & Casualty Co. vs. A. H. Perry and t. D. Steele on bond.

J. T. McMinn vs. Blake Allen, damages.

Barry County Bank vs. Tom Mcorman, et al, on note.

C. H. McDonald vs. Geo. R. Armstrong, attachment.

H. K. Mumford Co. vs. E. M. Winters, on note.

Lawrence Co. Bank vs. Joseph Edwards, chattel mortgage.

Jennie Brendlinger vs. Otis L. Brendlinger, replevin.

George F. Bowen vs. S. Zaccanti, appeal from J. P.

Mike Flaherty vs. J. A. Livesay, breach of contract.

George R. Armstrong vs. City of Monett, damages.

Ambrosia Bissagno Vs. D. S. Mayhew, on note.

Miners & Farmers Bank vs. R. W. Williams, et al, on note.

E. Herschel, et al vs. J. E. McWilliams, suit on contract.

S. A. Reese vs. W. E. Bell, damages.

John M. McGrath vs. A. T. Barmer, et al, on contract and bond.

A Swearingen vs. Ora C. Eden, breach of promise and seduction.

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