| 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. |
Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers
Extracted by: Donna Cooper, Coordinator |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 27, 1918
Hilton Captured Taken To Funston
Capt. C. E. Garrison of the U.S. Army With Assistants Made, Midnight Raid and Get Deserter Heavily Armed Maud Hilton, a Barry County soldier who deserted from Camp Funston when given a furlough for a visit home last November was captured Saturday night after midnight at the home of his father-in-law George Woodhouse, by Capt. C. E. Garrison in the U.S. Army and assistants. Hilton was brought to Cassville Sunday morning and placed in jail. Sunday evening he was taken to Camp Funston by the army officers. Hilton was heavily armed and had repeatedly told his family and neighbors and sent word to the county officers that he would die before he would be taken. He carried a gun with everywhere he went. The army officers proved too much for him and he was captured without the firing of a shot. Two Winchesters, a shotgun and a large revolver were found in the house where Hilton was taken. The guns were brought Cassville with the captured man. Friday evening Capt. Garrison, Sergeant Seeple and E. Powell, a war correspondent, landed in Cassville. Saturday they checked up county upon the various war activities and spent a good deal of time at the sheriff's office. Saturday evening about 8 o'clock, they, in company with Deputy Sheriff Van Zandt and Burl Reed started in a car to get Hilton and other deserters in that section of the county. Upon arriving in the neighborhood where Hilton lived in Mountain Township and finding out that he was at the home of his father-in-law, George Woodhouse, they left their car and proceeded on foot to the Woodhouse home going through the timber most of the way and dodging all residents. Capt. C. E. Garrison, an experienced military man, went after his man with military tactics. He gave each of the the four assistants instructions and stationed them about the Woodhouse home armed and prepared to prevent an escape. Capt. Garrison approached the house and after telling who he was, demanded admission. He was answered by Woodhouse who said there would likely be somebody killed around there. Garrison informed him that it it would be none at his party and told him that the house was surrounded, that they had come for Hilton and he was going to take him dead or alive. Hilton was ordered out of the house with his hands up and although armed and had contended that he would shoot the first man who dared to try to take him, he walked out of the room where he was sleeping with his hands up. After being told that if the move was made by anyone that he would be shot forthwith, Burl Reed made a search of the house and brought out Jack Garner who was there for the night and was sleeping in an up stair room. Garner had twice refused to appear when called by the local board to go to the training camp. Garner was turned over to the local board to be sent to Jefferson Barracks. Hilton is a married man and now has a child. Since last November he has been defining the officers. He has worked most of the time at a sawmill and has kept himself armed every hour of the day. He said continuously that he would not be captured. Considering the approach of the house by moonlight and the way Hilton was armed the capture was one of unusual daring. Capt. Garrison displayed the nerve of the true army official in the discharge of duty. He and the other men with him deserve much credit for their good work in bringing the deserters from their hiding places and turning them over to the army authorities. Capt. Garrison complemented Burl Reed very much for the nerve he displayed. After the capture of Hilton the officers searched three other houses for Ben Garner, another deserter who has been harbored in the neighborhood. He was not found but noticed he was served upon his father that Ben must be turned in at once. Monday Ben came into Cassville and turned himself over to the officers. From a Soldier Boy
Allentown, PA, June 19, 1918 Editor Republican Dear Sir: I wish to write a few lines to my Barry County friends through the Republican. I am in the medical department, evacuation hospital and like it fine. There are eight of us Barry County boys here together. I and two others being promoted to first class privates. Camp Crane is a small camp. It can only accommodate 5000 soldiers. It is only a short distance to a port in embarkation. Crops around here are looking fine especially wheat. We are proud to hear the success of the Red Cross in Barry County. The people at home are showing the right kind of spirit and that is what it takes to win the war. Wishing you people all the good luck in the world I am, John R. Wallace, Evacuation Hospital, II Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa. From Lloyd Hancock
The following letter written by Lloyd Hancock, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hancock of Washburn, tells of the first experiences of a solider boy. Del Rio, Texas May 23, 1918 We were send first to Jefferson Barracks. Reached there next morning after leaving home. Had a special train from Kansas City. They treated us fine all the way. Gave us dinner and supper in the Harvey Houses at Newton and at Kansas City. They did not do any thing with us at Jefferson Barrack's but give us our suits, and we sure got some suits, too. Some fit others did not, but they will be changed for us. We were in the examining rooms about five hours. The examination did not amount to much. Guess I passed all o.k. I was surprised at not getting to stay at the Barracks. We left there Saturday and arrive here Monday. Had a good train most of the way. Did not see anything exciting on the way, just hills and timber except around Dallas and San Antonio there was lot of fine looking land. Oats were good. I saw one patch of corn tasseling. At San Antonio the air was full of airships flying around like birds. This is sure a desert looking place here. Brush and cactus, such as grow in Texas was all we saw for the last four hours riding on the train. That made us look blue. I helped in clerical work at first here but now am in the headquarters troupes of the cavalry. Have had a nice bunch of boys with me so far. We are in tents now but will be in our barracks soon. We are now under quarantine. We are 2 or 3 miles from the Rio Grande, in the edge of town. I am as ever with love, Lloyd Hancock, Headquarters troop, 307 Cavalry, Del Rio, Texas |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 27, 1918
Personal And Local
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meador, west of town, June 18, a daughter. Burl Reed went to Nevada Sunday night with James Davis who was ordered sent to the asylum Saturday by the county court. Chas. Cole of Liberty, township west of Exeter has been dangerously ill during the past ten days. Mrs. Wm. Houston and daughters, Mrs. Aubrey Brown of Purdy and Mrs. James Trolinger of Wagner, Okla., are to leave within the next few days for Colorado for a few months for the benefit of Mrs. Brown's health. County Court will be in session Monday, July 1. Miss Lela Van Zandt has accepted a position with Dunbar-Hadley's. Mr. and Mrs. John Snider and Miss Julia Carr of near Cato were in Cassville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant are home from Springfield where Charles is attending school. His eyes are giving him trouble and he was advised to give them a week's rest. A. J. Clevenger of Purdy, Republican candidate, for presiding judge of the County Court was in Cassville Friday. Al Bush said Saturday that he had the day before received a card from his son Roy saying that he had landed safely in France. Mrs. Grant Eden and daughter of near Exeter accompanied by Mrs. Eden sister Miss Arra Bridgman of Wichita, Kan. were Cassville visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones of Washburn were in Cassville Wednesday evening of last week on business for the Washburn Auxiliary chapter of the Red Cross. Miss Vera Mitchell went to Springfield Saturday and will enter the State Normal school for the summer term's work. She will teach this year at Purdy. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ray Cowherd of Miami, Okla. were in Cassville Friday. Clark
Mrs. Jane Smith of the East Purdy visited her granddaughter, Miss Ona Black, one day last week, Miss Eulah Amos also came with her. Munsey
Huckleberries will soon be gone if it does not rain. Mrs. Leslie Skelton who has been visiting friends and relatives in our neighborhood returned to her home in Seligman Sunday. Leonard and John Pryor and Edward Ball started to Kansas Saturday to work in the harvest fields. Miss Anna Clay has the fever. Mrs. Farwell of near Eagle Rock is on the sick list. New Salem
Miss Effie Roller returned home the first of the week after an extended visit with her sisters Mrs. Presh Montgomery of Diamond and Mrs. Bonnie Arnhart of Joplin. We join the Exeter people when they say "no reunion for us" while our boys are fighting for our freedom. Washburn Prairie
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stubblefield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Munroe Logan. Miss Nannie Banks returned home from Monett Saturday night. She was accompanied her cousins little Miss Johnie, Ruby and Florence Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Park and Mrs. Wm. Journey of Tar River, Okla. motored to this place Saturday for a week's visit with relatives. Star City
Mrs. H. W. Long motored to J. D. Longs near Cassville Sunday. Rock Springs
Clara, a daughter of R. L. and Fanny Henry, had a birthday party at their home the 17th in honor of her 14th birthday. All report a nice time. Those present were Gladys Shannon, Hazel Anderson, May Roller and Etta Roller. Rocky Comfort
Ernest Long was a business visitor and Pineville Thursday. J. A. Brown of near Neosho visited his brother H. A. Brown and family Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. M. J. Patterson and daughter, Jewell, visited relatives and friends near Powell from Thursday until Sunday. Forest Grove
Mrs. Earl Beeson thinks of leaving soon for Coates, Kan. Mineral Spring
Mrs. Tom Linley has a new piano. Dock Henbest and family spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ennes'. Mrs. Henbest's sister, Mrs. Ennes, is in very poor health. Obituary
James E. Whitsell died at his home five miles north of West Plains, Mo., May 23, 1918, age 64 years and 10 months. He lived in Barry County, east in Cassville, several years, moving to north Missouri in 1908, living there until about three years ago when he moved to Howell County for his health. His death was due to heart trouble. He is survived by a wife Mrs. S. E. Whitsell and son Henry, and a daughter Mrs. Chas. Bradley of West Plains, son Jesse of Kansas City and daughter Mrs. Ellen Hutchens of Elmira also two sisters D. C. Sharp of Elmira and Mrs. Mary Cooper of Lawson. Interment was made May 25 at the Elmira cemetery following funeral services conducted by long-time friend S. H. Martin. For days and nights we watched with care For him we did our best But now he is sleeping in his grave His spirit is at rest By a friend George T. Vineyard's Funeral
Held Sunday
The body of George Thomas Vineyard who was drowned in the Des Moines River arrived at Monett Sunday morning accompanied by Corporal Peterson. Funeral services were held at the Sloan Hotel at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight of Purdy and Rev. J. F. King of Monett. Interment was made in Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Just how the young man came to his death probably will never be known. He was one of the Monett boys in training Camp Dodge. He left the camp without permission Saturday. On Tuesday his body was found in the Des Moines River. He had evidently been in the water two or three days. He was clothed in his uniform. The condition of the body was such that identification could not be made except by a letter in the young man's pocket. The delay in sending the body home was due to having to wait for instructions from Washington before the body could be disposed of. George T. Vineyard (known here as Tom) and his brother Orlando came to Monett and about six years ago from Crane. They worked a part of the time for J. B. Burg as teamsters. After he received his call, George worked an odd jobs about town. He was 23 years old. Just before leaving for camp he was married to Lea Nelson the youngest daughter of Mrs. White of this place. Monett Times Licenses to Wed
Howard Wolff, 36, Springdale, Ark. & Emma Curtis, 31, Springdale, Ark. L. T. Stoops, 53, Exeter & Mollie Baysinger, 36, Washburn |
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