| 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. 24, 1918
George B. Brewer
George B. Brewer was born in Roaring township, Barry County, Missouri, Jan. 15, 1891, died Oct. 4, 1918, at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., of bronchia-pneumonia, contracted in Uncle Sam's service on the U.S. S. New Orleans. His body was shipped to Seligman where after impressive funeral services the body was taken to New Salem cemetery for interment. He leaves a father, three brothers and one half brother, four sisters, three half sisters and numerous friends to mourn his departure. A large crowd was present at the funeral services held at the Seligman Union church, upon which occasion Rev. James Brattin of Cassville delivered one of the best funeral sermons the writer has been privileged to hear. Some years ago George served as a volunteer in the U. S. Army. His three years enlistment expired on Sept. 1, 1916. He again entered Uncle Sam's service as a volunteer in the Navy. He remained in this capacity until relived by death. Of his condition for meeting that grim monster called death I can not say. We can only hope that he made his peace calling and election sure before passing on to the great beyond. But of this much I am sure, no one could die in a better cause than the one in which he was engaged, the death struggle between autocracy and democracy. When this great contest is won, as it surely will be, the nations of the earth will rise up and call blessed those who gave their all to bring about this glorious condition and in that hour the name of George B. Brewer will not be forgotten. A Friend. No School This Week
On account of the danger of helping to spread the Spanish influenza in the various communities of the county, the schools did not open Monday and the band on public gatherings continued for at least a week. Nicholas Wolfe Received Flesh Wound
Nicholas Wolfe, whose name appeared in the causality list this week, is not seriously injured. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wolfe received a letter from him Thursday evening, in which he said that he had a flesh wound above the knee and his injuries ere not serious. He wrote a cheerful letter and said he was in a good hospital and had the best of care. Monett Times Killed in Action
Charles Dwight McCallon, Purdy, Mo. Charles Bruton, Golden, Mo. These two Barry County soldier boys have fallen on the battlefield in France while fighting nobly for their country. Bruton arrived in France in April and McCallon in August. People in the communities where these young men lived speak of them in the highest terms. The people of the county will ever cherish their memories. Soldier Boy's Letter
The following letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Terry of near Purdy from their son, Carl: Camp Meade, Md., 10-10-18 Dear Mom and Dad: Well, I had a dandy letter from Cordia today and it reminded me that I haven't written to you for several days. I also got those CASSVILLE REPUBLICANS and I certainly enjoyed reading them especially the letters from the boys "over there". I thought the one from Camp Funston describing how they give pills for everything was pretty good for they sure do shove them at us in "gobs" but the latest and most effective method is to place a sergeant at each door of our mess hall with a pitcher of castor oil and each man has to take a heaping table spoon full before he gets his dinner. We are still quarantined for "Flu". Most of us have had it and are nearly well but a few are still pretty bad including our Second Lieutenant. One of the fellows who went to school with me in Idaho died Saturday night from pneumonia. There are hundreds of cases here but they seem to be checking it. I was pretty sick for a couple of days but I wouldn't give up to go to the hospital. I am feeling fine now but I have a terrible cough. We have to do guard duty now and it seems pretty tough for its the first we have ever had to do. We hear a rumor once in awhile that we are going over pretty soon but I doubt if we go much before the first of the year. Say, but don't the war news look good too? It won't be much longer till old Kaiser Bill will be mighty glad to make peace on Wilson's terms and ask no questions. I wish I could buy a lot of these 4th Liberty bonds. They seem to be selling pretty fast in Baltimore and Washington. Mother, I have a dandy service pin I am going to send you as soon as I can get out to mail it which we are all hoping won't be longer than Saturday. I'll write you again soon for I'll have more time now. Lots of love to all and write soon. Carl Letter From Great Lakes
E. N. Meador, Cassville, Mo. Dear Brother: We are still very busy and yet the work is getting easier as we go along. We have work in motors, ordinance, electricity, radio, signaling, naval regulations and navigation. We have a fine group of men - none but men of experience in technical lines of business, or men of university training can get into this work. We have 79 men in our company and we raised $175,000 in an hour for the Fourth Liberty loan. Among the number are men of high financial standing and others famous in their respective lines. McMillin who was with Perry on his North Pole expedition is here. He is an author of note and has made independent trips to the north. We do not know when we will go from here. We will be here four weeks longer. We have our over sea trunks and I hope to be one who gets across, though none of us may. I would rather be in France than to be sent anywhere else and if I have any say in the matter there is where I shall go. I get the paper and am glad to hear from home. Everything is fine here and we shall keep well and safe in every way. Your brother, L. E. Meador, Barracks 48, Aviation Beach, Great Lakes, Ill. Oct. 16, 1918 Gallantry of Monett Soldier Boy
The St. Louis Post Dispatch of October 13 in relating thrilling exploits of individual gallantry performed by Missouri men, gives an account of a daring deed accomplished by Corporal Glenn Vaught of Monett and Sergeant Raymond Locke of Clinton. The 138th division of which they are a part was engaged in the desperate task of outflanking from the east the great German stronghold in the Argonne Forest. The story is as follows: "Stories of individual heroism will continue drifting in for days. The gallantry and dash of the Missouri Kansas men in the mass is everywhere acknowledged; they passed lightly over hardships that a year ago would have been considered insurmountable. The nightly rains which saturated the terrain and the absence of blankets and hot food, put the men's endurance to the severest test; but left their moral courage untouched. A machine gun battalion came through with no stragglers and none unaccounted for, though it had fought for five days at the front. Sergeant Raymond Locke of Clinton, Mo., and Corp. Glenn Vaught of Monett, whose detachment was 400 meters north of Vareunes, were sent forward to find a way around a German field piece that our machine guns could not affect. They had been gone only half an hour when the cannon ceased fire. Later Locke and Vaught returned with one prisoner. They had crept up to the position, killed four gunners and captured the fifth." Somewhere In France
Letter received by Miss Flora Dummitt of Purdy from her brother, Iliff L. Dummitt, a soldier in France. Dear sister: How are you all? I am getting along fine at present. I am still in the hospital, expect to get back to my company next week. I have my full equipment again and it does seem to be awfully heavy. We are in a swell place now. It seems more like the old U. S. A. Say, we ate some tomatoes the other day that came from old Missouri. They were put up at Wheaton. It kinder made me home sick. How is everybody at home? I think of nothing more of interest to write. Hoping to hear from you real soon after you get this. With love to all. Your brother, Pvt. Iliff L. Dummitt, Co. C. 365 Infantry, A. E. F. From A U.S. Marine
Mrs. Sarah Burris has received the following letter from her son, Geo. Bradford, who is in the U.S. Marine service. Dear Mother: I write you these few lines to let you know that I am all o.k. I hope you are well. I have not had a letter from you for more than a month. I met with Ezra Farwell two weeks ago and we sure had a visit while we were together. Tell his mother he landed safely overseas and is now in France. I also met some boys from Golden and some form Cassville a few days ago. Everything is going fine over here now. I am sending you one of my pictures. I am not as heavy as I was when I left San Diego but still weigh 175 so you see I am not doing bad war times. Well, I have seen quite a lot of the world since I left home four years ago. There is one place that I want to go when I get back to the states and that is Alaska then I think my career will have ended for awhile. Hoping to hear from you soon, goodbye, George Bradford, Somewhere in France Hilton Gets 25 Years
Maud Hilton, the deserter who defied the officers for so long, but who was finally captured by army officers and deputies Sheriff Vanzandt and Reed a few months ago in a night raid at the home of Hilton's father-in-law in Mountain township, has been sentenced to 25 years in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan. A letter received by the sheriff here Saturday gave the information. James Scott Dead
James Scott a prominent citizen of Claremore, Okla., and for years a citizen of Cassville, died at his home in Claremore this week. His funeral was held there Wednesday Oct. 23. Mr. Scott will be remembered by a large number of the people in this community where he was favorably known. Linthicum - McGinnis
J. P. Linthicum and Miss Jessie McGinnis were quietly married Sunday afternoon, October 20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McQueen, Mr. McQueen officiating. They had planned a trip to Springfield but did not go on account of the spread of the epidemic of influenza. The groom is a young business man of excellent ability. He came to Cassville from Springfield one year ago and has been located here since that time in the musical instrument business and has been quite successful. The bride is one of Cassville's popular young women. She has made her home, since the death of her parents, with Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hailey. The REPUBLICAN joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Linthicum in extending sincere wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life. Licenses To Wed
James P. Linthicum, Cassville & Jessie McGinnis, Cassville |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1918
Personal and Local
J. J. Doty who lately sold his farm at Golden and moved to Carroll County, writes to have the REPUBLICAN sent to him at Bogard, Mo. He says he believes he will be well pleased with his new home. He has bought 160 acres of land there. He says that is a fine country for blue grass, wheat and fine cattle. R. S. Davis of Wheaton who was in Cassville Tuesday stated that J. M. Davidson of Wheaton had lately received a letter from his son, Will, who is in France stating that he and Lee Davis, two of the Tarvin brothers and Emory Medlin all of this county, are in the same company and are now on the firing line. They are in the artillery. Will wrote that he was finishing his letter in a dugout and that it seemed like an electric storm to see and to hear the explosives of the enemy falling all about. A part of the Wheaton company of home guards visited Cassville Tuesday to meet and be with the 27 soldier boys who reported for entrainment for Camp Bowie. Fred Foster has been dangerously ill this week at the home of his mother, Mrs. Shrum. Mrs. C. M. Landis was called to West Plains the latter part of last week on account of the illness of Aubrey Landis who has had influenza. Sheriff Houston who has been visiting his brothers and sisters in the West for the past month is expected home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Drexel Atkisson are here for a short visit with Mrs. Atkisson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Montgomery. Mr. Atkisson is in the army and is stationed at the training camp near San Antonio, Tex. Albert Church who had been in the United States Navy for almost two years, was given an honorable discharge and returned home about two weeks ago in bad health. R. G. Mitchell and daughter, Miss Zula, of near Seligman, were Cassville visitors Monday. Walter Goostree, north of Exeter, has been very bad sick of influenza and pneumonia for the past few days. Reuben Brattin of Exeter had his new Ford car stolen from his garage at his home Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Will Neeley southeast of Cassville have received word of the safe arrival of their son, Horace, in France. John Lathim of this city received a card Thursday stating that his son, Wiles Lathim, had landed safely in France. John Zillox, Jr. who is working in the government shipyards at Philadelphia, returned Thursday after a few days furlough spent northeast of Cassville with home folks. Mrs. Katherine Minor who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Brown, left Thursday evening for Shawnee, Okla. Mrs. W. T. Priest and little son, Melvine, of Joplin, have been visiting Mrs. Priest's mother, Mrs. Mollie Messer. Mrs. Tom Poplin and little daughter, Bon Manley, Dewey Roberts, Brice Vanhorn and Clarence Burton are among those who have been ill of influenza the past week. Benton Reynolds has sold his barber shop. Morris Bayless of Stratford, Okla., visited his sister, Mrs. E. L. Blankenship, Monday. Morris is tin the drub business at Stratford. James Sapp of the Doss district was in Cassville Saturday and reported abut 40 cases of influenza in the school district where he is teaching. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ferguson of Flagler, Col., arrived on the 16th for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Williamson of this city, and with Mrs. Ferguson's sisters, Mrs. J. H. Aldridge of Mano and Mrs. D. M. Thumate of near Golden. Tom Holman who has lived in Arkansas for a number of years until last spring when he sold his farm, has joined with his brother, Will, and bought the Caudell farm north of Seligman two miles. The farm contains a little more than 100 acres. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Horine were called to Crane Friday on account of the illness of their son, Dr. Glenden Horine. Mrs. R. R. Fisher went to Gentry, Ark., the latter part of last week to attend the funeral of her son, Milton Thomas. Albert McCandless of Golden visited his father, James McCandless, south of Cassville the first of this week. Thos. Arnold visited his son, Will, at Camp Dodge while he was ill of influenza. Ned Easley of near Eagle Rock one of the county's best farmers was here Saturday. Orland Gurley, a son of Col. Gurley, died Sunday night at Wheaton of pneumonia. He had taken sick in Oklahoma and was brought back to Wheaton. He a few years ago had served a full enlistment period in the U.S. Army. He leaves a wife and one child. Rock Springs
Written for last week. A little infant daughter of E. J. Weathers and wife, about a week old died and was buried at the P. E. Roller cemetery last Sunday. The little 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Banks of Potts district died several days ago and was buried at the P.E. Roller cemetery. The bereaved have our sympathy. Mrs. T. N. Galyen, wife of T. N. Galyen, was taken very sick while visiting her relatives near Grove, Okla., last week and died very suddenly. She was a good woman. They shipped the remains here and she was buried in Pea Ridge. She was 72 years old. The bereaved relatives and friends have the sympathy of this community. Mineral Spring
Mrs. Amy Hart is in very poor health. M. G. Hankins has moved his mill and will soon be ready to operate it on the old Ed Brandon place. Word has been received that Bert Newby who had spinal meningitis at Camp Funston last December was being sent to a hospital at Washington D.C. He was been unable to drill any since he had the meningitis. Schools and all other indoor gatherings are being suspended. No influenza cases in this immediate vicinity. Willow Branch
John Thomas is working at the mill at Jenkins. Doc Fare is talking of moving his saw mill to Willow Branch. Lower Gunter
Lora Hoenshell received a letter from her husband, Frank Hoenshell, who is in France and who was reported seriously wounded stating that he was getting along fine and expected to get back to his company in a few days. George Sharp received a telegram from the war department Friday stating that Charlie McCallan was killed in action in France. Charlie McCallan went with the first contingent of Barry County boys Sept. 19, 1917 to Camp Funston. He was later transferred to Camp Cody, New Mexico, where he remained till about the first of August when he was taken over seas and there a few days ago made the supreme sacrifice. Arnhart
Eldon Painter who returned from the training camp three weeks ago after a few days visit with relatives on White river, accompanied by his wife. Since the death of Mrs. Steve Harris, Mr. Harris is talking of making a visit to Virginia. New Site
Edith Fleetwood is slowly recovering from typhoid fever. Aunt Lizzie Montgomery is reported much better. A. T. Higgins and son, Oscar, visited Denver Banks near Washburn, Saturday. Butterfield
We are sorry to hear of the death of Mellow Burkett who went to the camp at Wasco, Tex., about 3 months ago. He died Saturday evening. The body will be brought back for burial. Dr. H. Perkins received a telegram Saturday morning of the death of his oldest son who lives in Tulsa, Okla. He leaves a wife and six children. Bethel
Hershal Marbut has the influenza. Mrs. John Bertalott has returned from Oklahoma. Mrs. Lennie Williams visited the latter part of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Henderson. Clark
Lester Vineyard visited his grandmother, Mrs. W. H. Black Sunday. Nannie Rhea and mother, Mrs. Woodward, visited Mattie Rhea Sunday. Cato
Jane Stockton of Lone Elm spent last week with her daughter, Annie Burch. Jessie Redding visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Saturday night and Sunday. Anna Burch who has been suffering from throat trouble is better at this writing. Pleasant Ridge
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Starks Monday. Miss Elsie Black who was sick of influenza at Monett was able to be brought home Friday. Miss Ora Lynn of Wentworth visited her uncle, Ed Armstrong, and family a part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Boss Bolton and baby are all sick with influenza. Card of Thanks
We desire to extend to the good people of Seligman and vicinity our heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude for their disinterested kindness and service during the preparation for burial of our beloved son, brother and more than brother, Geo. B. Brewer. We are also duly appreciative of the beautiful and eloquent funeral sermon delivered by Rev. James Brattin. May God bless you all. J. M. Brewer and family and Miss Glenn Roller. |
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