1917 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.
January 20, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO


A Good Citizen Dies


It is with deep regret that the Democrat announces the death of Lemon Thomas at his home near Jenkins, Sunday, Jan 14, pneumonia, age 68 years. The remains were interred in the Leann Cemetery, Tuesday. He was a son of the later Doctor Thomas, and a brother of George, Hiram and John Thomas.

Lemon Thomas was a good man and citizen and was held in the highest esteem by all of his acquaintances. He will be missed by the people of that section, because of his many sterling qualities. He was a bachelor. His relatives have our sympathy.

Funeral of D. A. Peters


The funeral of D.A. Peters late editor and proprietor of the Monett Daily Times, was held at Monett, Saturday at the Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member an is said to have been one of the largest funerals ever held in Monett. The business houses of Monett, closed out of respect for the deceased. The Times will continue in charge of his daughter, Miss Pearl, as editor and publisher and the Democrat wishes for her every possible success.

John Trim Dead
Former Cassville Man Drops Dead
in His Home at Sarcoxie


J. A. Trim, 46 years old, died suddenly of heart disease about one o'clock Thursday morning. He had been attending an installation of officers of the Macabee Lodge from which he returned rater late. After he had gone to sleep he aroused his wife by suddenly rising up in bed, then he lurched across Mrs. Trim's breast and when she examined him she found he was dying. Dr. W. Boyd was hurriedly called but Mr. Trim has passed beyond before medical aid came.

Mr. Trim was city collector of Sarcoxie, serving his first term in that office after being city clerk for many years. He was record keeper of the Macabees and also held membership in the Masonic and Odd Fellow brotherhoods. In the Macabees he carried a beneficiary certificate for $2,000. His church affiliation was with the Presbyterians.

He had been married twice and had four children, two of the first and two of the second marriage. The first two are grown young ladies; the other two are mere children.

No death in recent years has caused such a wide-spread feeling of shock and regret as the death of this excellent citizen who took such a prominent part in the activities of the town in which he lived. He will be missed everywhere, but particularly in church, musical and lodge circles. Sarcoxie Record

SUES A MERCHANT
Washburn Lady loses Kitchen Cabinet
Sues for Damages - Loses


J. W. George had a case at Washburn Saturday in Squire Roller's court, wherein Mrs. Marle Benewitz had sued M. A. Hilton. Mr. Hilton is a merchant in Washburn, and inaugurated a sale, by giving a ticket number with every $1 sale made, that was to later, participate in the award of a kitchen cabinet. The day of the award came and her son took the ticket to the store in the forenoon, when Mr. Hilton informed the son, that the award would take place in the afternoon at 3 p.m. He made an excuse that he could not be present in the afternoon on account of some other duties, so he was told to leave the ticket with some friend who would represent them. He left the tickets with a friend who failed to be on time at the time of the award, and lost the cabinet for Mrs. Benewitz, as her number was the first to be called, but no one answered and another number was called and the party holding that number was given the cabinet. Mrs. Benewitz brought suit against Mr. Hilton for the cabinet and after hearing the testimony, Squire Roller decided in favor of the defendant.

J. W. George of this city represented the defendant and J. J. Park, the plaintiff.

Gilmer is Acquitted


On Jan 16, Fred Gilmer and his wife Mrs. Delia Gilmer were acquitted at Garden City, Kansas, of the charge of murdering Gilmer's former wife, last year by poison. The verdict was reached on the sixth ballot, after they had considered it five hours. The former wife of Gilmer died last summer and in a short time married his present wife, who was a domestic in the Gilmer family, previous to her death. The present wife is said to be 30 years younger than Gilmer. Fred Gilmer formerly resided near Leann, in Barry County and is well known in that section of country. The prosecuting attorney of Garden City, Kan., was here last fall, hunting evidence as to Gilmer.

James Smith Dead


James Smith an old and respected citizen residing east of Purdy, died on the 11th, age 84 years. He came to the county forty years ago from Tennessee, and had lived the life of a good man and citizen and had won the respect of all his acquaintance. He left three sons, Jack, Jess and James Smith and a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Henson. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
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