| 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,
Sept. 5, 1918
Mrs. Martha Capps and Mrs. Belle Hudson of Harrison, Ark., are visiting their niece, Mrs. C. H. Hadley. Mrs. Carl Sullivan north of town lately received news of the death of Mrs. W. J. Hodges who died at Ottumwa, Ia., Aug, 21, of apoplexy. She leaves a number of children. The Hodge family lived in Cassville Several years ago. Of the 70 Barry County registrants who left last week for Camp Funston nine are said to have been rejected and sent back home. Among them are Ralph Hudson and Cyrus Ennes of Cassville and Clyde Hogg of Washburn. During the electrical storm Tuesday night the Cassville school building was struck by lighting and some little damage done. The janitor, Will Bingham, reported Wednesday morning that he thought the damage would be about ___. Mrs. Jane Turner of the Cross Hollows locality was adjudged to be insane by the county court, Monday and admitted to the asylum at Nevada. She was taken to the asylum Monday night by Burl Reed accompanied by her husband. John Blythe, president of the new bank at Jenkins, Joe Hudson and son and others of Jenkins and Flat Creek were in Cassville Tuesday. Floyd Ray of Butterfield who was principal of the Ritchey school last year and who is now in the navy training camp at Great Lakes, is at home on a furlough. He was in Cassville Monday. He is looking fine and likes the work. James Purvines of Oklahoma who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Lowery of Purdy and niece, Mrs. W. H. McNally west of Cassville was in the city Monday. Mr. Purvines was born and reared in Barry County but left here 32 years ago, and this is his second visit in here in that time. Miss Ruth Beasley will leave the latter part of the week for Texarkana. She has accepted a position in the High School at that place. She had a choice between a position there and at Roswell, New Mex. The Roswell position offered a salary of $111 per month and the Texarkana salary of $100. Mr. and Mrs. Funk were informed last week of the death of a nephew in Minnesota. His death was the result of an automobile accident. Marion Roller of near Purdy is in Kansas City for a few days where he is taking treatment. Mrs. Letha Gilbert and daughters, Lettie and Laura, of Selma, Calif., are visiting Mrs. Gilbert's nephew, J. S. McQueen and family. Major R. S. Wilks was eighty-six years old on last Saturday, Aug. 24. He was born in Giles County, Tennessee and came to this county five years later, at that time this was Barry County. He has six children, four boys and two girls. The oldest is past sixty-five and the youngest is fifty-two, all living. Verona Advocate. Mrs. Lou Price of Sarcoxie and daughter, Mrs. Maud Jordan of Kansas City, are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Mary Burton, and other relatives and friends in Cassville. Perry and Harden Cooper of Shell Knob, sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cooper, were in Cassville Friday on their way to Joplin to enlist in the Navy. W. C. Cooper of Shell Knob administrator of the estate of the late John S. Cooper, is advertising a large sale of personal property belonging to the estate. Raymond Sherwood who is in the military service and stationed at Camp Shelby, at Hattiesburg, Miss., has been promoted from a Corporal to a Sergeant. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sherwood of this city. Troy Williamson of Boise City, Okla., came in Sunday for a visit with his father, E. Williamson, and brother, Fred, of this city. He likes his new location well and the health of his family has improved since he moved but Mr. Williamson himself is just now in poor health. Mr. and Mrs. Langley were killed by lighting at their home in the north edge of Stark City last Friday evening. They were at the barn to do the milking and care for the horses when the storm came up and the barn was struck by lightning. The barn took fire but neighbors came in and put out the flames before much damage was done. At the house only a short distance from the barn were Mr. Langley's mother and their three small children. Mrs. Langley rushed to the barn and rescued the bodies before the fire reached them. Mr. Langley was in a run away not long ago and his skull was cracked by a fall. The funeral of the victims was held Sunday and interment made at Granby. Neosho Times Herman Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Moore east of town, who has been visiting his parents returned Monday to Oklahoma. He was accompanied as far as Monett by his mother who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Cox. Herman will leave soon for the training camps as an Oklahoma registrant. The case of the state vs. Fred Bruenn of Capps Creek township came up for preliminary hearing at Monett Friday. He was bound over to the Circuit court. J. S. Davis and T. D. Steele represented the state and James Talbert and D.S. Mayhew represented the defendant. J. C. Snider and daughter, Miss Zelma, of Cato were in Cassville Friday. Miss Zelma took a special examination for a teacher's certificate. J. S. McQueen, E. N. Meador, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Jones and daughter, Miss Carrie, Mrs. C. H. Hadley and Miss Jemima Eidson, P. E. Horine and S. M. Trollinger attended the county Sunday school convention at Purdy Monday and Tuesday. Miss Georgie Townsley and Fred Eden were married at Rogers, Ark., Saturday. They went from Rogers to Golden to visit relatives of Mrs. Edens. Mrs. Edens has lived in Cassville for the past year and has made many friends here. Fred is a son of Tone Eden and is a young man who will make good in whatever he undertakes. [Two spellings Eden and Edens] Rev. J. T. Brattin returned Saturday from a two weeks meeting held at Cave Springs, Dade County. He reports a very successful meeting. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aldridge of Mano and S. J. Sparks of Golden are attending the Baptist Association northwest of town this week at the Antioch Church. Judge Geo. Henson of near Jenkins was in Cassville Monday night. He is attending the Barry County Baptist Association at the Antioch Church northwest of town. C. I. Smith of Marionville has been here this week assisting his daughter, Mrs. Gertie House, in moving to Marionville. Mrs. Maynard Cannon of Lemon Grove, Calif., who has spent the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Truhitte, of the Sparks locality, returned home last week. Pierce City Boy Dies in France
Corporal Eugene M. Hughes, a former Pierce City boy, died in a hospital somewhere in France, August 9, as a result of wounds received at the front. Corporal Hughes was a truck driver of an ammunition train. He was 21 years old. He is the son of Smith Hughes, now living at Mennen, Ind., and is a nephew of James Hughes, of Pierce City. Monett Times. Card of Thanks
We desire to heartily express our thanks to our many kind and thoughtful friends and neighbors, for their help during he sickness and death of our infant babe. We want to extend our thanks to M. A. Hutchens, who spoke many consoling words to us in our bereavement. We also hope that when such must come to you that we will be able to repay at least in part these much appreciated acts. Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Hemphill, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Twilliger and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hemphill. Obituary
The death angel visited the home and took from the loving parents, little Sherman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Hemphill, August 24, 1918 at 4 o'clock p. m., age 6 weeks and four days. It is hard to part with the sweet babe but the Lord knows best. We can do no more than commend them to God who can always heal the broken hearted. The remains were laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery after short services by Mrs. M. A. Hutchens of McDowell. Large Land Deal
Thos. Laidlaw of Golden closed a deal with James Wilson Thursday whereby Mr. Laidlaw gets the Wilson 476 acre farm which now includes the old Stubblefield or Bell farm, the Frank Williams farm and an additional forty area tract south of the Williams tract bought by Mr. Wilson from Harris Hudson. Mr. Wilson gets the Laidlaw 702 acres farm known as the Salyer farm at Golden and $22,7000 in cash. Mr. Laidlaw gets possession Oct. 1 and will move to the farm and make it his home. Farwell Party
A large crowd gathered at the home of F. R. Dummit Saturday evening in honor of Miss Jesse Dummitt, who will leave Wednesday attend high school and Eldon Dummitt who left Wednesday night Aug. 28, with the contingent for Camp Funston, Kansas. All had a delightful time playing various games in and out of doors. Music and singing were furnished by different parties in the crowd. There was such a large crowd present it would be impossible to remember the names of all but those whom we recall were as follows: Misses Fannie Combs, Elford and Winnie Long, Grace and Theressa DeBross, Eva Long, Agnes and Frances Birkenbach, Gladys Carr, Elsie and Jesse Dummit, Flossie Long, Marion Wilks, Messers Clyde Combs, George Reynaud, Lawrence Roette, Cecil Long, Walter Henson, Raymond Pharis, Cletis Ash, Eldon Dummitt, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ash and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Dummitt. All enjoyed themselves so much they did not think the approaching hour of morning was so near until the mantel clock struck eleven thirty. Miss Dummit is a well known young lady and has attended high school here for two years. Mr. Dummit has just returned from one of the largest law schools in Kentucky where he was given a medal of honor for his work in law so we hope and think that Eldon will obtain a high rank in the army. In leaving they will be a great loss to their friends. Mr. Dummit on the Sunday night before his departure addressed the church audience on the subject of "If we do not want to fight, we are not worth fighting for." We regret to see Jesse and Eldon leave as they are two of the most prominent young people of the neighborhood. We wish them both good luck and success. CONTRIBUTED. [two spellings - Dummit and Dummitt.] Licenses to Wed
William Brotherton, 23, Neosho & Leta Porter, Neosho Ethel Terry, 25, Purdy & Lillie Myers, 16, Purdy Samuel Hudson, 18, Jenkins & Birdie Smith, Jenkins Omer Shepherd, 49, Purdy & Opal Cramer, Purdy Cecil Carlin, 20, Monett & Dessie Russell, 17, Monett Thomas Vanzandt, 17, Seligman & Mary Vanzandt, 20, Seligman |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1918
Zealous Clay Dead
Zealous Clay, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Clay, died at this home Wednesday, Aug. 28, of typhoid fever after an illness of over a month. The funeral services were held at Munsey school house Aug.23 conducted by Rev. Vanover and interment made in the Munsey cemetery. A large crowd attended the funeral which wasa testimonial of the high esteem in which he was held by hosts of friends and neighbors among whom he had lived most of his life. He professed faith in Christ a few days before his death. He leaves to love and cherish his memory a father, mother and a hosts of relatives and friends. We the people of Munsey extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Prisoner Captured
John Tash, one of the prisoners who broke jail here about two months ago, was arrested by Aurora officers Monday while he was in Aurora attending a show. He was brought to Cassville Monday night and landed in jail. Tash is charged with having stolen a steer belonging to Joe Clevenger. His home is in Mountain township. Oak Ridge
Mrs. W. S. Hankins an son, Truman, went to Tulsa, Okla., Friday returning Monday, accompanied by Carl Bush who has been working there. Truman and Carl will leave Thursday for the training camp at Waco, Texas, also Earl McGlasson from this neighborhood. Next Sunday is Frank Reynolds' day at Oak Ridge. Bethel
School is progressing nicely with Miss Winnie Long as teacher. Dow Todd and son, Clarence, visited at J. D. Goodnight's Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Willis and daughter, Mildred, of Monett visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Algie Poyner Sunday. Rev. Will Kennedy has sold his farm to Sherman Erickson and has bought the Andy Clevenger place two miles east of Purdy which he will move to in the near future. Rev. Ireland filled his regular appointment here Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Marbut were the guests of Will Kennedy and wife Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Aultie Kennedy have moved to Neodesha, Okla. New Site
Brit Carlin is riding in a new Overland car. Doris Rumbaugh from Oklahoma is visiting friends and relatives for a few days. Cecil Carlin and Dessie Russell were married last Thursday. They will make their home on Kings Prairie. Joel Montgomery of Fayetteville, Ark., was with old friends and relatives here last week. Washburn Prairie
Mrs. Myrtle Irby of Jenkins has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. J. Hopkins. Miss Nanah Hopkins who is teaching near Eagle Rock spent the week-end with her parents, J. B. Hopkins and wife. A social was given last Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Raines in honor of their son, Joe, who will leave soon for a training camp. Mrs. Sarah Longley spent the first of last week with her daughter, Mrs. Addah Matthews, of Monett. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Sims and son, Mal, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sims and baby and Mrs. May Green and baby visited at S. D. Sparkman's Sunday. Cato
Will Burch is in Monett this week transacting business and taking treatment from Dr. Jones. Dewey Blythe and Truman Clevenger returned home Saturday from the harvest fields where they have been working for some time. Charley VanVliet has been on the sick list but is some better. Rocky Comfort
Sam Haddock was a business visitor in Exeter Wednesday. Herbert Lamberson and Maurice Davidson were Joplin visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Howard were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis of Wheaton. New Salem
Aunt Rachel Summey is real low at this writing. Dallas Summey and Elvin Barnes left here last Wednesday for the training camp at Camp Funston, Kans. Mrs. May Brixey returned home Thursday of last week after a weeks visit with relatives in Rogers and Fayetteville, Ark. She was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. Arel Helling and children of Fayetteville. Butterfield
Floyd Ray who joined the Navy about three months ago is here on a furlough visiting relatives and friends this week. He will return to Great Lakes where he is training. Mrs. W. M. Arnold and son, Elzer and daughter, Ethel, are visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Wilson. Fred Ray is still on the sick list. John Henley is not able to be around yet with his rheumatism. While working with the district road engine last Tuesday, Eulas Gurley was trying to start it and it back-fired and threw oil on him and it caught fire and burned his hands very badly. He is very sick and not able to get away from home. Munsey
We understand that Will Reed started for the training camps Aug. 28. Exeter
Mrs. Coats will leave this week for Joplin to make her future home. Lee Stewart is moving to the country northeast of town this week. A large crowd attended the funeral of Grandma McBride Thursday of last week at the Maplewood cemetery. Gunter
Eb Whittington visited with home folks at Joplin from Friday till Sunday. Miss Lydia Terry will attend school at Monett. Gladys Roberts went to Monett to enter school. The auto truck from Wheaton comes for the tomatoes at this place every other day. |
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