| 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. 19, 1918
Given 99 Years
Virgil Wilks was found guilty and his punishment assessed at 99 years in the state penitentiary, by a jury in the Mt. Vernon Circuit court Saturday, for the murder of his father, George Wilks, near Verona in November 1917. At the first trial there was a hung jury. It is said that the testimony of the woman, a neighbor, who alone with Mrs. Wilks the wife of the murdered man, was present when he died was what brought the verdict of guilty. In her testimony she said that twice before Wilks died he said that Virgil had shot him. The attorneys for the defense will take the case to the supreme court upon the point as to whether this testimony was admissible. Daniel Wagnon Dead
Daniel Wagnon, 64 years old, died Sunday afternoon at Central City, Okla. The body was brought to Aurora last evening and taken to Osa, where the funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hiram Hilton. Interment was made in the Osa Cemetery. Mr. Wagnon, who was a resident of Barry County for many years, leaving for Oklahoma about five years ago, is survived by a wife, one son, Roy Wagnon, and two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Jones of Verona, and Mrs. Montgomery of Tar River, Okla. Mr. Wagnon's death was due to apoplexy. Aurora Daily Light, Sept. 10 Mrs. Forest Brite Dead
Mrs. Forest Brite died at her home west of town at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, after only seven hours illness. Mr. Brite left the house Wednesday morning, leaving his wife in apparently good health. On his return to the house at 11 o'clock, he found her in great agony. Physicians were summoned and pronounced her case as uremia poisoning. She died after seven hours suffering. Mrs. Brite was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Griffith of Pierce City. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves three small children, two boys and a girl. She also had several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Pierce City at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, September 13. Mr. and Mrs. Will Griffith, Jr., of Springfield, Mrs. Simmons of Carthage, and Mrs. Whaley, of Aurora were among the relatives who attended the funeral. Monett Times From Santo Domingo
The following letter was received by Clay Stubblefield and family from Park Stubblefield who is in the U.S. Marine service and is located at Santo Domingo. "We are not receiving any mail these days. You will probably get about one letter a month from me from now on if the mail does not come more often than it has been coming. The "Boots" are doing very good and we should make some good soldiers out of them yet. I have two with me now and if I make good soldiers out them I think I shall have accomplished something. One of them was pretty crummy and I had to make him take his first bath and then bless him out for having a dirty shirt and make him wash it twice the same day but this morning I examined all of his clothes and found he was good and clean. I really do not believe I shall ever find him with dirty clothes again. We may ruin the "Boots" in some ways but we do make clean men out of them. I am having a pretty good time now and am making up for lost time for the way I have been going for the past two months. I have gotten past wanting to leave here now before next year. I may be married by that time and not want to leave at all. Ha, Ha! I am sending some pictures of some of the Porto Rican girls so you can see how the Proto Rican girls look. It is raining here now. About two weeks ago we had a big storm and the waves would go at least fifty feet above the smoke stacks of the Memphis. I expected our tents to be washed away but we were not bothered as the waves did not quite reach us. I am thinking of trying for a few days furlough and if it is granted, I will go to Porto Rico. With love, Your son, Park L. Stubblefield" Letter From Camp McArthur
The following letter from Hobart Spahr was received last week by his mother, Mrs. Lillie Spahr of Exeter. Hobart went to Camp McArthur Sept. 5, as one of the quota of 75 from this county: Camp McArthur, Sept. 8, 1918 Have just got through carrying some freight and will write a little if I am not called out again. I sure am enjoying myself, I would not come home if they would let me. We are all in the same company. We have lots to eat and it is mighty good. Have not been examined yet and have not received my uniform but will get it tomorrow. Well, have not seen any planes today, just saw one yesterday and he was so high he was turning in all kinds of shapes. I guess those boys from there next week will come down here. There will be about 10,000 here soon. We live in tents and eight is called a squadron. Like to froze last night, had two wool blankets but it was warmed up some. Tell the boys not to be a slacker they never will be sorry of their trip. If you ever have a chance to help the Red Cross or the Y. M. C. A. do it if you have to use my money for they sure are all right. There was a Y. M. C. A. man came all the way with us. He had cards, stamps and anything we wanted. Ira England is next to my tent. Davidson and McAdams are about seven tents back. The army is all right. They say we must whip the Germans by next fall. Licenses To Wed
Win Miller, 33, Monett & Hedwig Hoffman, 20, Mountain Charles Slayback, 43, Springfield & Mary Strimple, 43, Springfield Harry Carlin, 32, Monett & Pearl Pittman, 36, Soper, Okla. Samuel Munday, Mano & Margaret Burris, 17, Mano Wess Fischer, 41, Monett & Ella Fischer, 36, Monett Theodore Schierenberg, 20, Monett & Elgie Garrett, 17, Eagle Rock Alvin Henson, 19, Cato & Zula Eubanks, 17, Cato Edward Reynaud, 20, Monett & Anah Burg, 17, Purdy Alouco Lehr, 23, Pierce City & Elizabeth Friday, Pierce City Clyde C. Cooper, 19, Shell Knob & Marie Carr, 17, Shell Knob John Anglen, 56, Cassville & Nancy Eubanks, 66, Cassville Walter McIntosh, 19, Purdy & Maude Webb, 19, Purdy D. W. Thomas, 22, Purdy & Reta Inman, Monett Abe Buhler, 36, Monett & Augusta Myers, 30, Wheeler |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 19, 1918
Personal and Local
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newman Monday night. It lived only a few hours. Interment was made Tuesday in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hutchens and son, John started Wednesday for an overland trip to Virginia to visit relatives. A. J. Clevenger of Purdy, Republican nominee for Presiding Judge, and Emory Smith, Republican candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, were in Cassville this week. Miss Nova Trollinger is visiting her brothers, Enoch and James at Wagoner, Okla. Miss Lottie Reese was home from Springfield from Wednesday the remainder of last week. The new school building in the Cedar Mound district north of Cato has been completed and painted. It is to be seated next week and made ready for opening of school. The building is 24x38'. J. M. Bower of Cassville had the contract and Will Neeley and Otto Sands did the carpenter work and Elzie Sullivan the painting. Herman VanHook who went as a Barry County registrant to Camp Pike June 26, has been transferred to an officers training camp at Louisville, Ky. This is evidence that he made an excellent record as a private. Mrs. M. A. Brookman went to Kansas City Sunday in answer to a message stating that her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Bradshaw was dead. Mrs. Brookman and daughter, Mrs. Will Lathim visited Mrs. Bradshaw a short time ago. Alvin Ruddick, a limited service registrant of this county, has been assigned to duty as a clerk in the local board office. He went to Jefferson Barracks where he was inducted into service and given his uniform and retuned to Cassville where he assumed his duties Monday. Elias Shaffer of near Eagle Rock and Mrs. John Hankins northwest of Cassville were called to Aurora, Saturday evening by the death of their sister, Mrs. Maggie Barger, nee Shaffer. Mrs. Barger died Saturday of leakage of the heart, at the age of 57 years. She leaves three children. One of her sons was at the army training camp. Mr. Barger died about 10 years ago. Rev. and Mrs. Truhitte are moving this week from Cassville to Rogers, Ark. Rev. Truehitte will be in the ministerial work there for the coming association year. R. E. Henson and others of near Cato were here Wednesday making settlement for the building of the new school building in their school district. Jasper McCary of El Centro, Calif., came in Tuesday and left Wednesday evening for Marshfield where his law suit against the estate of the late John McCary is to be tried. John Snider of Cato was in Cassville Tuesday and drove home a new Buick six car. Charles House and family northwest of town will move to California soon. Miss Jennie Montgomery has gone to St. Louis to enter business college. Mrs. S. R. Reynolds has returned from a visit at Fayetteville, Ark. Her sisters, Mrs. T. W. Adams of Hoberg and Mrs. Lou Miller of Verona, were visiting her the first of the week. Roy Swindell of the Sparks locality reports that his public sale held Sept. 10 was very satisfactory. He was highly pleased with the way his property sold and says that there was a large crowd in attendance. The sale totaled over $1,600. W. T. Priest was over Thursday from Joplin after his household goods. Mrs. Priest and little son, Melvin, accompanied him upon his return. Miss Ruth Beasley left Thursday for Texarkana, Tex. and began teaching Monday in the Texarkana High School Troy Wilson returned Saturday from Springfield. He went there to see about entering school and taking the military training. Dan Anderson of Texas is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Anderson, and his brothers, Chas., Sherman and Virgil. Mrs. Anderson died a few months ago leaving a number of small children. Sunday, Sept. 15th, Loren Bayless and Miss Mabel Wiseman and Harold Mutrix and Miss Effie Hankins drove to the home of Dallas Antle, near Wheaton, where Mr. Mutrux and Miss Hankins were united in marriage by Rev. J. T. Brattin, after which they returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Hankins where a delicious supper was served. Miss Muriel Hankins acting as hostess. Others present at supper were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker of Verona and Maurice Wear of Cassville. A long and happy wedded life is the wish of their many friends. According to the reports of both patrons and pupils, Miss Ethel Coons of Cassville is teaching one of the most successful schools that has been taught at Shady Grove in recent years. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fawver of Seligman have received word that their son, Floyd, has landed safely in France. He went to Camp Dodge with the Barry County contingent on May 28. Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant of Cassville and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. O'Dwyer of Monett received word last week that their son, Willie Bryant and Emmett O'Dwyer, had landed safely in France. A card was also received from Dan Meador of Monett to the same effect. All of these young men went to the training camp at the same time, May 28. Dan Meador and Willie Bryant are in the same company. Orval Wiseman accidentally shot a hole through his toe with a 22 target a few days ago. The wound is healing nicely. We hear that Charley House and family are soon to leave for California. Berry Price has rented the House farm and will move there. James Brown who sold his farm known as the Monroe Logan old farm just east of the Pasley school house, has bought the Sam Phillips 40 acre farm known as the Avis farm at the Milwaukee store. Mr. Phillips has bought the 20 acre tract owned by Leonard McCandless in the Pasley locality. North Purdy
Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett are the proud parents of a new boy. The little thirteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stringer of near Corsicana was laid to rest in the Goodnight cemetery Sunday afternoon. Services were held at the New Salem church. Butterfield
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson were visiting Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs. Harry Wallace, of Flat Creek and they all went to the tabernacle at the Black school house where Rev. Francis Goodnight is holding a meeting. They have large crowds and good attention. Ulus Gurley is recovering very nicely from the burns he received two weeks ago from the road engine. John Henley is considerable better at this time. Fred Ray is still on the sick list. New Salem
Aunt Rachel Summey died Saturday night after a lingering illness of over five weeks. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 4 p. m. by Rev. Crawford of Purdy and interment made at this place. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives. Frank and Willis Skelton an sister, Nellie, and their brother-in-law of Fairview attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. George Summey, at this place Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bell Wilson and children of Garfield, Ark., visited last week with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Skelton and family. Ealting and Doc Summey of Sugar Creek spent Saturday night and Sunday with their father and brother, Uncle George Summey, of this place. Blue Ridge
There was twenty-two people at J. R. Simpson's Sunday. They had a good time eating watermelons. All were welcome. Gunter
Miss Daisy Catron is staying for awhile with her sister, Mrs. Stella Hemphill. Sunnyside
Grandma Still spent Sunday with Mrs. J. R. Hooker. School is progressing nicely with Miss Blanche McClure teacher. Line
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Claud Davis the 12th, a daughter. Walter Henson of this place, Flossie Long of Kings Prairie and Vada Henson and Jess Weber of Monett were married at Mt. Vernon Tuesday Sept. 10. We wish them a long and happy life. Forest Grove
Homer Hall and family visited his father near Narcissa, Okla., a couple of weeks ago. Washburn
Mrs. Windes left Thursday night to visit her daughter, Mrs. Trailer, of Richmond. Mrs. Frank Stockton who has been quite sick is much better and has returned home. She was with her mother, Mrs. Davis, during her illness. Rock Springs
The Seamster reunion was well attended. Memorial services were held by Elder F. M. Seamster on Sunday. His remarks were very impressive. Those of them present were Elder F. M. Seamster, Avoca, Ark., Isaiah of Pea Ridge, Ark., B. Seamster and wife and daughter, Ola, of Fairview, Mo., Carol Gum, grandson of F. M. Seamster, Mrs. Ellen Arwood, Joplin; Mr. and Mrs. John Hedrick, Platte City; Mrs. Nancy Jameson, Bentonville, Ark., Alvin Seamster, son of Martin Seamster, Bentonville, Ark. They always enjoy themselves at these reunions. People enjoy meeting with them. They intend being her next year. Pleasant Ridge
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willard McGlon, a boy, Friday morning at Verona. Mrs. McGlon was formerly Miss Edna Montgomery, the daughter of Colquit Montgomery. Mother and baby are doing nicely but granddaddy is not doing so well. Union Valley
O. W. Lacey has purchased a Henry Ford car. Fred Cole and wife received a letter from their son, Guy Cole, stating he was somewhere in England and was well and had enjoyed his trip so far. He is with the 88th division. |
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