| 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,
Oct. 17, 1918
County Court
The county court met Monday Oct. 7. The following business was transacted. Abstract - Janey Turner ordered released from the State Hospital No. 3 at Nevada. Mary A. Deal
Mary A. Deal was born at Liberty, Ill, May 7, 1833 and departed this life at Purdy, Mo., Oct. 12, 1918. She was 85 years, 5 months and 5 days old. She was united in marriage with Balser Deal at Quincy, Ill, on May 5, 1854. He preceded her in death fifteen years. To this union were born nine children of whom six are still living. There are twenty grand children and twenty-three great grand children. The living children are: Sarah E. McDonald, Purdy; Wm. Deal, Burrock, Kan.; Geo. Deal, Wichita, Kan., Robert Deal, Grand Encampment, Wyo.; Charles Deal, Fayetteville, Ark.; Fred Deal, Purdy. Oliver Ellis Dies
Orville Ellis, son of Otis Ellis, of Pleasant Ridge, died Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock of tuberculosis. He was seventeen years old. Funeral services were held at the Calton church, Thursday afternoon and interment was made in Calton cemetery. Monett Times. Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the sickness and at the death of our mother, Mary Deal. Mrs. S. E. McDonald, George, Charles and Fred Deal A Pioneer Passes Away
Mrs. Julia Ann Brite died at her home in Pierce City Saturday morning, October 12. She was above 90 years old and a pioneer resident to Lawrence County. Mrs. Brite was a sister of Kelley Higgs northwest of Cassville. Death of Mrs. L. H. Ferguson
Mrs. Lillian May Ferguson, wife of Dr. L. H. Ferguson, died at 11:15 o'clock, Sunday morning, October 13, of pneumonia and complications. She had been ill since Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the residence, 811 Frisco avenue, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. A. Todd, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Lillian Meador was born near Monett, May 14, 1885. She was married to Dr. L. H. Ferguson in October, 1907. She was the mother of four children, the first born, a girl having died. Two small sons and a daughter are living. She is also survived by her mother or Mrs. Eason Vermillion, of Purdy; four sisters, Mrs. E. W. Wallen, Mrs. Ellie Hudson, Mrs. Will Brite and Miss Myra Meador; and three brothers, Willis and Elmer Meador of Monett and Dan B. Meador, who is now in France. Mrs. Ferguson was a beautiful young woman, well loved by all who knew her. Monett Times. Lawrence Jayne and Orville Banks Die at Springfield
Lawrence Jayne and Orville Banks of Washburn Prairie died at Springfield Thursday October 19, of influenza following a very brief illness. They were attending the Springfield State Normal school and were members of the S. A. T. C. of that institution. Lawrence and Orville were associates, having lived in the same neighborhood for a few years. They were both ambitious for a higher education and each had done considerable High school work. When the government made a call for the new registration for September 12 they registered, filled their questionnaires and then entered the state Normal where they could pursue their education work and also take the military training for their county's service. Both were stricken by influenza at about the same time and both passed away on the same day. Orville's body was sent to Monett and taken to the New Site church where the funeral was held in his honor Friday Oct. 11. Lawrence's body was sent to Washburn. The funeral services in his honor were held Sunday afternoon. Both were excellent young men and the people of the entire county morn with their loved ones in their deep grief. Orville Banks was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Banks and Lawrence was a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jayne. Marine Gives Experience
Hato Mayor, Sept. 4, 1918. We left the capital the morning of the 16th of August, eighteen of us mounted. We made about fifty-five to sixty miles that day and about fifty the next day on into this place where we joined about thirty-three others of the mounted company. We made one trip out of here on Sunday and another on Monday and ran onto a bunch of bandits, some twenty or more. We were within 20 yards of them when the firing began but when the machine guns opened the fire they ran like H__. We chased them on foot for it was in the woods where we could not take our horses. We only got a few of them that time, six or eight. On Thursday twenty of us were out about fifteen miles on a foot hike when we ran into about 70 or 80 in dense woods. Had we not had out an advanced guard we would likely have lost several of our men but they saw the bandits in time to give a warning and we lay down about the time the firing began on all sides. The fight lasted about twenty minutes. When our machine guns began to operate the bandits gave a sharp whistle and retreated. The woods were so dense we could not follow them. Two of our boys were shot. A corporal was shot in the left leg and a private in the hip. Our troops killed 11 bandits that we knew of and probably more were killed. Another company of ten of our men were ambushed one evening and came near getting several hurt. They killed several of the bandits that time, too. Since the trouble began we have had three men killed, one drowned and nine wounded besides the Dominican guards, one of them was killed and several wounded. All of the people have been called in and are living in the towns while we are scouring the country to rid it of the bandits. We have been out on foot much of the time and believe me it is no fun to be out for ten days on foot. Thirty-five of our men left today for a five day trip. I was glad to be left behind this time. There are about ten detachments here now and some ground is being covered. We do not know when we will get to return to the capital but we are all praying how soon we will get to return. Park L. Stubblefield. The above letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stubblefield, parents of Park, who live south of Cassville. From Clyde Loftin
Somewhere in France Near Bordeaux, Sept. 16, 1918 Dear Brother, Grover: Received your letter tonight was certainly glad to get it and to learn that you all are enjoying good health. Well Grover, grapes are ripe now and there is sure lots of them. The American soldiers have been trying to drink all of the wine but they can make it too fast for them. This is sure a lively bunch I am with. We are ready to get after the Germans and we can't hardly wait for the time. Part of us have been out on a little trip. I sure saw some country. We were gone 3 days. This country doesn't look like what I always thought it did. Of course, I haven't seen what I am going to see in the very near future. I will soon find out what warfare means. I saw in the Monett Times where you and were others that were in class 4 had been put in class 2. So I guess you will soon be seeing the world and get paid for it. Well, Grover, this is a great life over here, plenty of excitement. It would be worth lots to you. I know if I get back O.K. I will never regret my trip. I would certainly be glad to send you some views of this country and especially of these old buildings that have stood for hundreds of years but I am not allowed to send any views of this county whatever back. I can send pictures of myself where I have white back ground. Well, Grover, I don't know much now to write but by the time I write again I will probably know something more interesting. Clyde Stubblefield is still with me and the other boys are here and are having a very good time. I will close. I am well and feel fine. Your brother, Clyde Loftin, Bat. C. 340 F. A., A. E. F. |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1918
Personal and Local
A Barry County soldier boy in France by the name of Harper has been wounded in battle there. The REPUBLICAN did not get his first name. He is a brother of Del Harper of near Pioneer. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Sparkman of Washburn have returned from Kansas City where they visited their son, Bryant, who is in the Auto training school preparing for the military service. News has been received that Frank Hoenshell of near McDowell has been wounded in action in France. Arch Hessee has been ill this week of influenza. H. A. Gardner, O. H. Hudson and wife and Mrs. J. P. Wood of Monett have all been ill of influenza. Rev. J. T. Brattin was called to Purdy Wednesday of last week to preach the funeral of Mrs. Arthur Gurley. Valentine Doty who is in the army service was at home last week on a furlough for a visit with his parents near Jenkins. The funeral of George Brewer was held at Seligman Thursday Oct 10. He died in New York and his body was sent home for burial. T. J. Lasher has sold his farm at The Forest Grove school house to John Holland of near Pierce City. There is 100 acres in the tract and the farm lies well. There are very few cases of influenza in the community and fewer in the county than there were a week ago so far as is know at this time schools are all to open again Monday October 21. Wilson Lane and son, U. S., M. J. and J. W. Combs, Horace Counts, Will Cowherd, Malone Cox, Thos. Ferguson, Paul Decocq and sons, and many others of Purdy and community attended the boy's calf club sale here Saturday afternoon. H. G. Dodson, Jr., little three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dodson of Exeter, died at an early hour, Saturday morning, October 12. He had been sick only a few days. The many friends of the family extend their heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. George Earle northwest of Cassville and a letter lately from his son, Kyle, who is in the U. S. Navy on the battleship Cincinnati. He wrote that the men on that vessel alone had subscribed for $20,700. worth of Fourth Liberty loan bonds. This shown how two men who are risking their lives for their country in this war and working for small pay are responding to the call of their government for the necessary funds to prosecuted the war to a final victory and world wide peace. W. C. Hancock of Washburn was in Cassville Saturday with some nice winesap and black twig apples. They were sprayed fruit and very nice. Mr. Hancock always has the finest of apples as he gives them the best care. Mrs. Myrtle Poor Gurley was born May 3, 1885, and professed faith in Christ at the age of 12 years and united with the Baptist Church at Purdy, during Rev. J. T. Brattin's pastorate. She was married to Arthur L. Gurley, March 3, 1913 and to this union was born one son and one daughter. She died Oct. 6, 1918, at her home at Clovis, N. M., of influenza and pneumonia, after and illness of four days. She lived a faithful Christian life and was a member of Clovis Baptist Church and had contributed $500 to the newly dedicated church house there. Her remains were shipped to Purdy where funeral services were conducted Oct. 8, 1918, by Rev. J. T. Brattin. A large audience was parents at funeral services. She leaves her husband, son, daughter, mother, father, two sisters and many other relatives to mourn their loss. The remains wee interred in Purdy cemetery. Washburn Prairie
Several attended the funeral of Orville Banks at New Site Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens of Springfield accompanied Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jayne home Thursday night but could not remain on account of the death of his brothers' wife. They left for Springfield Saturday night. Albert Church who joined the navy almost 2 years ago returned home Friday night from Washington D. C. where he had been in a hospital since April. He was discharged from the navy on account of rheumatism. His many friends are glad to see him back home. Our community was made very sad Thursday morning Oct. 10, when messages were received from Springfield of the deaths of Lawrence Jayne at 5 o'clock and of Orville Banks at 8 o'clock that morning. They were sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jayne and Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Banks of this place. Both were splendid young Christian boys and loved by all who knew them. Both were about 20 years of age. Lawrence was a member of the Baptist church here. They were attending a military training school at Springfield and contracted that dreadful disease of influenza and were sick 12 days. Their parents were with them when death came. Lawrence leaves father, mother, one brother and two sisters and Orville leaves father, mother, one brother and one sister and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their deaths. They will be greatly missed in Sunday school and church. Lawrence's funeral as conducted by Rev. Chas. Vansandt at the church Sunday. Orville was buried Friday at New Site. The bereaved families have the deepest sympathy of their many friends. Lone Hill
The doctor was called to see Mrs. Bessie Hailey Sunday. She has influenza. Forest Grove
Roy Beeson has gone to Neosho to rent a farm for another year. Mrs. E. H. Smith and three children of Springfield have come to spend the winter with her father, J. W. Ennes. Butterfield
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Adams departed Sunday morning for Independence, Kan., where they will make their future home. New Salem
The remains of George Brewer which were sent back home of burial arrived Tuesday night. Funeral services were held Thursday at Seligman by Rev. Brattin of Cassville and interment made at this place. Union Valley
Born to T. H. B. Smith and wife, a daughter, Oct 10. Line
We will not have any more school at this place for two weeks on account of the epidemic of influenza. Oak Ridge
Mrs. Mattie Cooper is here visiting her children, James and Mrs. M. Perkins. She lives with her son, Paul, near Spring Hill, Kan. The house on W. S. Hankins place known as the old Allen place was burned Saturday night. The house was vacant and was set by someone for reasons best known to themselves. It was a very good box house 14x26 and is a total loss. A message from adjutant General Harris at Washington D. C. to Mr. Roby last Thursday night informed him that his son who was drafted last spring had been killed in action in France on Sept. 17. This is a hard blow to these invalids. Their son had taken care of them, helping his mother with the house work as well as doing all the work on the farm. He was about 29 years old. Now you men with money who are able to buy bonds who twist about and say, "I am doing without my money to help the war, I have done lots," but have you? If you had given all your money and property you would not have given as much as this mother and father. May God comfort them in their great grief. Cato
Robert Henson and family visited his son, Alvin, of Hailey Sunday. Little May Potter was quite poorly last week. Shell Knob
Thos. Painter went to Cassville Monday to meet his son, Eldon, who has been discharged from the army at Camp Funston. Cedar Mound
Miss Lissie Long returned home Saturday from her school near Golden. She said she had been dismissed for awhile. We are glad to see Val Doty in our midst again on a furlough. He made us a talk Wednesday night that made our blood run cold about the war conditions. North Purdy
Jed Gilbert has been sick with influenza but is now able to be out again. The body of Orville Banks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Banks of Washburn, was shipped to Monett Thursday and interment was made Friday in the Walnut Grove cemetery. Mr. Banks was attending school at Springfield when he took sick of influenza which we understand caused his death. |
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