| 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,
Nov. 28, 1918
Killed in Action
Through a message from the War Department at Washington received at Exeter the first of the week, it was learned that Clint Lesan was killed in action on the battle line in France on October 20. Clinton Lesan who fell as a hero fighting for his country's cause and for the cause of humanity on the battlefield, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Lesan of near Exeter. When the message came Mr. Lesan was in Wright county looking after a farm which he had bought there and Mrs. Lesan, the mother, was at Neosho. Walter Sallee and to her good citizens of Exeter community who knew Clint Lesan will say he was a fine young man. The family lived in Cassville for a while a few years ago where they operated a restaurant. The people of the county mourn with the family upon the receipt of this sad news. Russell Hobbs Killed in Action
J. L. Hobbs received a telegram Thursday night from Washington, giving the news that his son, Russell L. Hobbs, was killed in action October 5. A short time ago Mr. Hobbs received a package containing the personal belongings of his son, but no message accompanied it. He immediately sent messages to learn what he could of Russell, and receive a reply that no mishap of any kind had been reported. He felt encouraged and thought that Russell might have been made a prisoner or have been sent some distance from headquarters. The package was mailed Oct. 12. Mr. Hobbs the first of this week received the September and October allotments from the young man and believe he must be safe until he receive the death message on Thursday. Russell Hobbs was born in St. Louis, February 23, 1895. He lived at Monett with his parents for a number of years and received his schooling in Monett public schools where he was a universal favorite. He was a member of the Methodist church. Russell Hobbs was one of Monett's finest young men. When war was declared he was one of the first to enlist. He was a member of Battery A. 5th field Artillery, First Field Artillery Brigade. He held the position of gas sentry and was in some of the fieriest battles of the war. He had the honor of being the first volunteer from Barry County and received his training at Jefferson Barracks and Fort Bliss. Monett grieves with the family in the death of this noble young hero. Monett Times Letter From A Soldier Boy
Floyd Henbest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henbest, writes as follows to his parents about his experiences in the military services. I have done much traveling since entering the service. Have gone through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I am now at Camp Merritt, N. J. This is a very nice place. I went over to New York last night. It is certainly a large city. I have also visited Washington D.C. I have sure had a chance to see lots since I left home. I do not know yet when I will get to come home. I was on the "pond" one night. I cannot answer all the letters I have received but I was awfully glad to receive them. I now weigh 230 pounds, including my pack and all. We walked five miles when we marched to the "pond" and carried three blankets, half a tent, some tent pegs, pole, ax, one pair of extra shoes, mess kit, overcoat, raincoat and I do not know what else. I am glad you folks have moved to Roaring river. Think I would like it there myself on account of the good water. Your son, Floyd Writes from Camp Merritt
Camp Merritt, N. J., Nov. 13, 1918 Dear Folks at home: I am feeling fine and hope you all are, too. I guess the war is really over, that is what our officers all say. If the Armistice had not been signed when it was I would have been riding across the ocean by this time. I saw Ira England yesterday. He was one of our regiment. He was on a ship that was going over when the news of the war being over reached them and they turned around and came back. He sure was some proud boy when they landed on this side of the world. Well, I went over last night and saw the great city of New York. We got a 24 hour pass from Camp Merritt. You have heard of those tall buildings in New York. I really saw them. I visited General Grant's tomb. It is grand and when one thinks of his life work it makes it grander. I also went over the Brooklyn bridge, one of the greatest brides in the world. I was down to the Atlantic ocean and saw all kinds of steamships. We had to ferry across the Hudson river from N. J. to the city. Am going to visit Jersey City, too. We had a fine trip and will tell you more when I reach home. Pvt. Hobert Spahr, Co. 48 Camp Merritt, N. N. Hobert is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Spahr of Exeter. Riley Phillips In Casualty List
The casualty list reported in Tuesday's papers contained the name of Riley Phillips of Grand View, Ark. Cassville citizens who are acquainted with the family feel sure that the Riley Phillips mentioned is a son of Anderson Phillips of near Golden. If that is true he is a Barry County registrant and adds one more to the list of the honored dead who gave their lives in the world war. His name was in the list of those who died of wounds. David Pendergraft Dead
David Pendergraft, a former Barry county boy who was reared near Seligman, died November 20 at his home at Northbend, Oregon, of pneumonia. Dave was a son of the late Daniel Pendergraft of near Seligman. He grew to manhood in this county and taught school here for several years. About eight years ago he moved west where he has since lived. He leaves wife and three children and numerous relatives in this county. Dave was a fine young man and the news of his death has brought grief to this many old friends here at his former home. Joe Rogers Dead
Joe Rogers died at his home near Cross Hollows Sunday, November 24, following an illness of about two months, of malaria and a complication of troubles. He was about 45 years old and leaves wife and four children. The funeral was held and interment made Monday near Butterfield. Joe Rogers was an honest, hard working man and a good citizen. Passes Into Rest
Mrs. Minnie Hunt, wife of Willard Hunt, died Saturday evening, November 23, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunn, five miles southeast of Cassville, of lung trouble. Mrs. Hunt had been a sufferer for a long time and had borne it with Christian fortitude and passed peacefully away surrounded by many of her loved ones. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Will Ireland, and interment made in the Corinth cemetery. Minnie Dunn Hunt was born in Barry county near Washburn March 1, 1870. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunn. Most of her life was pent in this county and at Aurora. The family lived for sometimes in Oklahoma. She leaves husband and three children, two sons and a daughter. Licenses to Wed
Ralph Cole, 29, Exeter & Ruth Zinn, Exeter Samuel Bowen, 34, Cassville & Columbia Howard, 34, Cassville S. V. Roller, 51, Seligman & Lurticia Dabbs, 53, Seligman |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 28, 1918
Personal And Local
B. R. Truhitte of the Sparks locality stated Wednesday while in Cassville that he had just received a message stating that his daughter, Mrs. Ellis Canon, and two sons of Lemon Grove, Calif., were in the hospital at that place ill of influenza and that the older son, Maynard, was very bad. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hutchens have returned from an extended visit in Virgin near Mr. Hutchens boyhood home. John Hutchens who accompanied them on the trip did not return. He has a good job wit the government there and will not return for the present. The casualty list given out the latter part of last week contained the name of Otto Rupert of Wheaton. His name appeared in the list of those wounded with the degree undetermined. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Newman received a letter Tuesday from their son, Otto, who is with the 89th division in France. The letter was written Oct. 28. Otto stated that they were on the battle front at that time. Mr. and Mrs. George Joslin received two letters this week from their son, Vern, who is in France. He is in the aviation service and since there are said to be only eighteen companies in the balloon division in France. It is Mr. Joslin's opinion that Vern is with the army of occupation and will be in France for sometime yet as he is in the balloon division of the aviation service. Rev. Will Ireland of Exeter has been called as pastor of the Cassville Baptist Church. A. H. Woodruff and son, Harry, of near Washburn motored to Cassville on business Wednesday of last week. Dewey Roberts and Leo Hutchens came home Sunday morning from the mechanical training camp at the Washington University for a visit. They are well pleased with the work. L. E. Meador has returned from the Great Lakes officers training camp and is again at the head of the department of history and social sciences at Drury College, Springfield. J. M. Bower and Otto Turner have been doing carpenter work for E. B. Babb near Washburn. They are remodeling the Babb residence. In the casualty lists appearing the latter part of last week was the name of Alfred Marion Hall of Barry County. His parents live west of Washburn. Ernest Mulkey of Monett and Chares Weatherman of Monett. Mulkey and Hall were reported wounded and Weatherman killed. Ernest Mulkey was a son of George Mulkey. Mrs. Thomas Carlin of Pierce City visited her brothers, Michael and Harry Horine, of this city last week. Charles Keeling has moved to the Chas. Holder farm three miles north of Cassville which eh has lately purchased. Kyle Earl, son of George Earl, northwest of this city, played a surprise on his father Monday morning by walking in on him for a ten days visit. Kyle has been in the U. S. navy for several years and is now with the battleship Cincinnati. He has been mostly in Western waters during the past three years and has had a chance to visit some of the time leading cities of China and Japan. His furlough is for ten days at home and an allowance of eight days from traveling to and from his battleship. He is looking fine and is in the best of health. Fred H. Davis, assistant cashier of the Peoples Bank of Aurora died Tuesday of last week at his home in Aurora following an attack of influenza and pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. North Purdy
Ferlin Gilbert has been confined to his bed for sometime with attack of the flu, followed by typhoid fever. Lawrence Chastain has been home on an eleven day furlough visiting his wife and parents, returning to his duties Sunday morning. Miss Callie Woody is reported better at this writing. Dr. Ferguson of Monett was called to Ellis Wormington's Saturday night. Seligman R. F. D. No 3
J. D. Berryhill has his sawmill running full blast on J. M. Brewer's farm. Miss Jean Ball who has been ill the past week with the "flu" is able to return to school at Seligman. Bob Tucker has returned home after a few weeks stay in Oklahoma. J. F. Raines and family will move soon up near Exeter where he will farm next year. Clark
Earl Black and family have been pretty bad with the "flu" but are reported a little better at this writing. Butterfield
George Thomas and wife left Sunday for a two weeks visit with relatives and friends at Fayetteville. Miss Pearl Ferguson, of Monett, visited her grandfather, Billie Ferguson, Sunday. Cedar Mound
S. M. Johnson has a very sick child with fever. Our school is progressing nicely with a good attendance. Miss Alma Latham teacher. New Salem
We are sorry to hear of the death of Dave Pendergraft of Northbend, Oregon, who died Wednesday Nov. 20, of pneumonia. Dave was born and raised in this neighborhood. About eight years ago he, together with his family left here and went to Oregon where he has since resided. He leaves a wife and three children, one sister and one brother besides other relatives and friends who were grieved to hear of his death. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. Shell Knob
B. F. Hill and son, Cary, have finished threshing. They are the largest growers of grain in this part of the county. James Waddell writes from Canada that he is teaching school and that all are well. Mineral Spring
Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Hankins is on the sick list. Mrs. Blanche Horine came down from Monett Sunday to visit her mother, Mrs. Reno, of this place. Ye correspondent had the pleasure of shaking hands with Frank Stumpff at Mineral Monday. He stated his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Anderson and little daughter are in very poor health at Picher, Okla. Munsey
Oliver Tucker left last week for Arkansas where he will visit his brother, Charley. Jeff Raines, son of Jim Raines, got hurt one day last week while he was helping his father bale hay. Elbert Ball has erected a new porch to his house. Henry Vanderpool had the misfortune of getting his leg broken while cutting saw logs. |
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