Barry Co., MO, Newspapers

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.

March 3, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

Local And Personal:

D. Barlow of Minneapolis, Minn., came in Friday of last week to attend his mother who is very sick. He is foreman of the Ford assembling plant in that city.

Mrs. Ada Russell from New York is attending her father, Frank Sater, who is at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Horace Allen in this city very sick. He is thought to be some better.

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Abernathy and Mrs. W. C. Haddock visited Mr. and Mrs. Boon Haddock and Judge and Mrs. Richard Elam near Eagle Rock, Sunday.

Mrs. Ella Clanton of near Seligman, has been very sick. Here sister Mrs. C. M. Sparkman of this city has been attending her.

Mrs. Dema Schwartz of Hope, Ark., has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Brattin and family at Exeter.

Mrs. Frank Marr and children of Nelson, Saline County, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bell and family near this city.

Henry Reading of near Eagle Rock, left for Kansas City, Sunday night.

Ben Johnson and family will leave tomorrow for Hot Springs, Ark., where Ben will continue the baths for rheumatism for two months.

Fred Cole of Liberty township is sailing around in a Ford.

J. J. Wallen and son John visited in Monett and Purdy, Saturday.

Sterling Price is assisting Chas. Higganbotham in his feed and grocery store.

Rev. J. T. Brattin, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church northwest of this city, baptized fifteen new additions to that church Sunday afternoon near Jas. P. Turner's residence in this city. There was a a large crowd present.

Rev. E. W. Love and family left for Joplin, Thursday, carrying the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness and success in their new home.

Mr. and Mrs. Len Marlow of near Marionville, were the guest of Miss Bessie Horine of this city several days last week and had a very enjoyable visit. They also visited Mrs. Marlow's father, M. Y. Setzer and wife at Exeter, who accompanied them home for a visit.

D. A. Utter and family of the Shady Grove neighborhood near Butterfield, left last week for Ft. Smith, Ark., where he will have charge of a feed store. He is a reliable man and we hope that he may have all the success that he desires.

Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Brown of near this city were married Feb. 28, 1876, and are living happily at their home 2 miles out on the Springfield road. They should have celebrated their golden wedding and had a big time.

Married Wednesday at the Recorders Office, by Rev. J. S. McQueen, Ray Malcom of Reece, Kan., and Miss May Ayler of Purdy, Mo. They were accompanied by Ora McNally of Purdy.

Monroe Standley was arrested at Monett, on Feb 23, charged with carrying concealed weapons. Sheriff Houston brought him to the county jail where he will have time to repent of his wicked act.

Mrs. Hedgpeth P. Holman died Thursday at her home near Mano, of lagrippe, age about 65 years, leaving a number of sorrowing relatives and neighbors to mourn her passing. Rev. Wm. Ireland conducted funeral services at the Mano Church, yesterday, Friday and interment was made in the cemetery there.

L. F. Jones had been visiting his aged father in Housetonia, Pettis County. The father has been sick since November and was threatened with pneumonia.

Emmett Freeze has been very sick.

Chas. Bryant is on the sick list, Enoch Trolinger is teaching his grades in school.

Miss Dove Edmondson residing east of this city, spent last week with her sister Mrs. Cleo Wilder and family at Exeter.

Mrs. W. E. Wallen of Vinita, Okla., has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brown and other relatives and friends.

Sheriff Houston arrested Claud Anderson of McDonald township Feb 22, on a charge of petit larceny. He gave bond.

Oscar, Rufus and Emmett Utter of Miami, Okla., visited their father D. A. Utter of near Butterfield, last week.

Dr. Mitchell, Mrs. Birdie Brown and Horace Allen motored to Miller, Lawrence County, Wednesday of last week and returned the same day, bringing Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Sater home with them and they are at the home of his daughter Mrs. Allen in this city, where Mr. Sater will be treated for severe sickness. Mr. Sater is up in years and it is hoped will recover from his aliments.

Forest Grove:

We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Thos. Ray of Gunter.

Mrs. Evans of Texas has purchased the Forkner farm and will soon take possession.

Homer Hall and wife are the proud parents of a baby girl.

Rocky Comfort:

Aaron Houser has returned to Colorado.

Fed Baker who has been very sick has been removed from Joplin to the home of his brother-in-law Ed Rodgers on Shoal Creek.

Washburn Prairie:

Mrs. Bert Wormington of near Monett, attended P. D. Miller's sale Saturday and visited her sister Mrs. Denver Banks and family.

From Last Week:

Sheriff Houston went down in Mountain township, Tuesday and arrested Wiley Harris, S. A. Peek, Dock Garner and John Senz for disturbing a public assemblage and religious worship. Ben Garner was ? two charges of disturbing a public assemblage and religious worship. Tom Doty was arrested Monday night by Deputy Sheriff Will Hailey, on a charge of disturbing an assembly and religious worship. All gave bonds for their appearance at circuit court.

James Cowan of near Flat Creek p. o., is reported to have been assaulted by two Garner boys of that section, sometime Saturday night.

Visit Their Parents:

John Larecy, postmaster at Hugo and his brother Wm. Larecy of Soper, Okla., who is a merchant there, visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Larecy at Eagle Rock, from Sunday to Monday noon and returned home Monday night. Their mother was sick and made improvement that would justify their returning home. These boys are former Barry County lads and we are glad to know of their making successes in their new homes. We are always proud to speak of our boys when they go out in the world to fight the battles of life and make good. Continued success to you boys.

Nancy Kniskern Dead:

Mrs. Nancy M. Kniskern died at the home of a daughter on Kings Prairie, Feb 24, age 94 years of lagrippe. Interment was made in the Goodnight Cemetery between Purdy and Monett. She had long been a resident of this county and was held in high esteem by her acquaintances.

Awarded Six Months:

Clarence Neeley was tried in the Newton County circuit court Wednesday, was reported in this city, on a charge of bootlegging and was awarded six months in the Newton County jail, for his dealing in the liquid, that causes men to travel crooked paths.

Mrs. Stamps Dead:

Another home has been invaded by the death angel and an aged mother has passed to the great beyond in that glory land where mansions have already been prepared for her reception. Mrs. Amanda Stamps died Feb 23, at the home of her son Jos. C. Stamps in Ridgley, of paralysis, aged 87 years. She was the mother of J. C. and Thos. Stamps, Mrs. Rebecca Creason and another daughter residing at Lockwood. She had been in poor health for sometime, but tender care and nursing from loved ones, no doubt prolonged her life. This is to their credit. Rev. P. H. Hodge of Washburn, conducted funeral services at Concord Church, on Feb 24, after which the remains were interred there, to await a beautiful resurrection. She was among our oldest citizens and was held in high esteem by all those that had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

Dies of Scarlet Fever:

A 4 1/2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carey of this city died Sunday of scarlet fever. Sad to see a sweet young life snatched away to eternity, but her troubles are over and she is basking in that sweet spirit land where little angels dwell and shout sweet hosannas forever. Rev. Edward Chappell conducted funeral services and the remains were interred in the Bowsher Cemetery southeast of this city, Monday evening.

Mrs. Thos. B. Ray Dead:

Another happy home has been invaded by death and an excellent wife, mother and neighbor has been called to a better land, where death never enters and happiness is eternal, as a reward for living the life of the righteous. The separation from loved ones breaks earthly ties, which brings sorrow and sadness to her loved ones who are left on earth for a time, but will soon be called hence and can dwell in the land of pure for all eternity.

Mrs. Thos. B. Ray died Sunday at her home near Butterfield, surrounded by loving relatives and friends who silently watched her spirit take its heavenly flight to eternal bliss.

Mrs. Ray was the wife of Thos. B. Ray, an excellent citizen of this county and the mother of Walter, Ben, Floyd, Ola, Goebel, Fred and Miss Iva Ray and Mrs. Kinser of Granby, all respected and highly esteemed citizen of that section.

She had been a consistent member of the Christian Church for many years and lived a life that will be rewarded with a home in the mansions above.

Heavy Loss By Fire:

About 10:30 p. m., Monday night neighbors of John Higgs discovered his barn in a blaze and hastened to his home to give the alarm, as all the Higgs family were in bed asleep, but it seems the fire had so much headway, that there was no chance to save anything in the barn. The barn is estimated to have been worth $1,900, $180 worth of oats, $500 worth of corn, 2 wagons, buggies, farm machinery, 5 head of horses, and 4 hogs, valued at $1,345 and $200 worth of hay, making his total estimated loss at $3,625, with only $1,750 insurance with the Manley Insurance Agency of this city.

John Higgs is a son of Kelly Higgs an esteemed citizen of the county, and has made all this loss by hard licks. He was at the barn about 9:30 p.m., and turned some young stock on the pasture. He has no idea of the origination of the fire. He lived 2 1/2 miles northwest of Butterfield.

Bank Robbers to Pen:

In the Newton County circuit court at Neosho, Monday, the parties that robbed the Fairview National Bank a few weeks ago, all plead guilty. Roy Daugherty the alleged leader of the gang received a sentence of eight years. He pled with the court for leniency for Massie and Cutter declaring that he and Albert Johnson had influenced them to go into the job. Johnson and Massie received sentences of six years each and Cutter and the youngest man in the robbery was given a sentence of four years.

When a man goes wrong it is only a question of time until he runs up against the law and is brought to justice. It is like murder will out and those that have an idea of doing similar jobs had better consider the fact that they sooner o latter will be brought to justice and will have to suffer the consequences.

Derr Hubbert Dead:

[Not readable copy.] His name may have been Derry and his wife could have been named Nancy. He was a lawyer.

... He was a few weeks over 60 years old. He was a brother of George Hubbert of Neosho, Dr. T. J. Hubert of Texas, Rev. J. M. Hubbert of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. John B. Gill of Roswell, N. M.

He has many relatives and host of friends in this county who will be made sad because of his passing. With all his splendid ability he was short on application and his tendencies to imbibe strong drink naturally shortened his life. We have love him from this boyhood. Good bye.

Marriage Licenses:

W. M. Wimsatt and Bessie Stark, Monett,

Otis Ashley and Gladys Craft, Tulsa, Okla.,

Chas. H. Williams and Lita G. Franks, Monett,

H. O. Fauks and Lena L. Wall, Monett,

Ray Michael and Beulah Mitchell, Washburn,

Frank C. Franclaco and Nettie Laningham, Monett,

Fred Terry and Addie Nickle, Purdy,

Leslie E. Fawver, Cassville and Zettie E. McClure, Seligman,

S. A. Woodruff and Estella Pease, Washburn,

Ray Rodenbush and Wilhemia Utter, Monett,

Jos. C. Baker and Christena Beard, Cassville,

Ed Thomas and Alice Weathers, Washburn,

Virgil Chaney, Scholten, and Lettie Allman, Leann,

Ray Malcom, Reece, Kan., and May Aylor, Purdy.

Circuit Court Docket for March Term

Monday March 19, 1917

State vs. Joe Harber, parole,

State vs. Harris Burdon? parole,

State vs. Lee Cheney, Geo. Hadman and Leo Green, parole.

Tuesday March 20, 1917

First National Bank of Monett vs. E. S. Wilson, to quiet title,

First National Bank of Monett vs. Edward S. Wilson et al, in quite title,

J. C. Ault vs. G. W. Schweitzer et al, equity,

Sarah J. Lewis vs. Robert Lewis, et al, equity,

In this matter of assignment of A. L. Brown, J. E. Sater, seizure assignment,

State ex rel W. H. Smith, Coll. City of Monett vs. J. M. McGuire?, back taxes,

State vs. rel W. H. Smith Coll. of City of Monett vs. J. M. Armstrong, back taxes,

Sarah A. Scott vs. John D. Tate, equity,

Artinia? Pruitt vs. N.E. Pruitt, divorce,

Elmer Ash vs. Emma Ash, divorce,

Martha A. Hall vs. Cynthia J. Kingery, breach of warranty in deed,

F. A. Blankenship vs. J. E. Blankenship, divorce,

J. C. Fawver vs. David D. Pendergraft et al partition,

Joe Kaisley vs. Peel Kaisley et al, partition,

V. W. Henson vs. Mathew Y. Henson et al, partition,

Carl Sullivan vs. James Edward Sullivan et al, partition,

The City of Monett to the use of M. E. Gillos vs. Monett State Bank and Nettie Wilson tax bill,

Millie Cochran vs. Ora Richardson et al, equity,

J. M. Marshall vs. David Marshall et al, partition,

G. W. Finn et al vs. Milton Dennis et al, quiet title,

Susan J. Bradley et al vs. Lavina Bradley et al, partition,

W. H. Craig vs. Lola E. Craig, divorce,

Wm. H. Butts vs. Media Butte, divorce,

Julia A. Freeland vs. Dr. P. L. Freeland divorce,

N. W. McHolland vs. Nancy McHolland, divorce,

Jean Hubner vs. B. F. Hubner, divorce,

Hannah M. James vs. Lonzo A. James, divorce,

Bessie Catanzero vs. Frank Catanzero, divorce,

Lizzie Baxter vs. Oscar Baxter, divorce,

T. E. Jinkins vs. Lottie Jinkins, divorce,

Bilva Prier vs. Earl Prier, divorce,

Marion Horton vs. Charles Horton, divorce,

Minnie Stephenson vs. Hugh Stephenson, divorce,

Joe W. Jones vs. Blanch Jones, divorce,

Thresa Eagle vs. Elijah T. Eagle, divorce,

Laura Armstrong vs. J. W. Armstrong, divorce,

John Moore vs. Effie Moore, divorce.

Wednesday, Mar 21, 1917

The Missouri Land Co. of Scotland vs. Missouri and North Arkansas RR Co., injuction and damages,

Clyde Thornburg, a minor, by next fraud? Mary Shea vs. W. P. Search damages,

The Fidelity & Causality Co., of New York vs. A. H. Perry and T. D. Steele, on bond,

Alice Yount vs. L. S. Spain account,

Southern Surety Co., vs. Spencer Pannell, damages,

Becker, Lungenburg Milling Co. vs. D. R. Thomas, appeal from J. P.,

M. J. Hale vs. Cee A. Thomas, appeal from J. P.,

B. F. Johnson vs. Charles Epperly, damages,

Arthur Henbest vs. Arthur Erwin, account,

Hayes Terrell vs. C. A. Fly, note,

The W. T. Rawleigh Co., vs. J. O. Lowe, et al, account,

C. A. King vs. John Scuilin et al, damages.

Thursday, Mar 22, 1917

First National Bank of Cassville vs. J. T. Petre, attachment,

J. T. McMinn vs. Blake Allen, damages,

M. J. Denig vs. Ellsworth Kianes Construction Co., change of venue from Barton Co., damages,

Emmeson Bratingham Implement Co., vs. W. and Noah England et al, mandate,

Barry County Bank vs. Tom Moorman, et al, note,

D. R. Thomas vs. J. R. Bussell, note,

Ed F. Buckner vs. Ed Feeney, attachment,

Bing Moody president of Bald Knob Fruit Growers Association vs. W. D. Cowherd, on check,

C. H. McDonald vs. The Armstrong Drug Co., attachment,

Fred Ethridge vs. Cecil Williams et al, damages.

Friday Mar 23, 1917

Porter Thomas vs. Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad Co., et al damages,

The Bankers Reserve Life Co. vs. Emil A. Sass, note,

Bailey Wilds, a minor, by D. W. Vaun guardian and curator vs. St. Louis & San Francisco R. R. Co., damages,

Cassville Hardware Co. vs. J. L. Bliz and Della Bliz, attachment,

Monett State Bank vs. A. H. Perry and W. F. Fleming, note,

Ben F. Davidson vs. St. Louis and San Francisco Ry Co., damages,

W. J. O'Dwyer vs. St. Louis San Francisco Co., damages,

J. S. Merrill Drug Co., vs. A. L. Galloway et al, note,

L. T. Temple vs. the Travelers Insurance Co., damages,

L. Maud Spencer admx. vs. St. Louis San Francisco Ry Co., damages,

James Burns vs. St. Louis San Francisco Ry Co., damages,

E. P. Sizer and H. A. Gardner vs. St. Louis San Francisco Ry Co., action for attorney's fee,

State of Missouri at he relation of and to the use of Alice Lucas vs. G. M. Brixey and the Title Guaranty and Surety, on bond,

Mrs. Anna G. Martin vs. St. Louis and San Francisco Ry Co., damages,

H. K. Mulford Co. vs. E. M. Winters, note,

R. D. Liles vs. Monett Furniture Co., appeal from J. P.

Monday, Mar 26, 1917

State vs. Lee Sturgill, grand Larceny,

State vs. H. H. Temple and John P. Nagel, cutting fence,

State vs. H. F. Myers, escaping custody,

State vs. W. C. Ivey, felonious assault,

State vs. Sarah Riddle et al, felonious assault,

State vs. Clarence Neeley, 2 cases violation local option law,

State vs. J. M. Ford, forgery,

State vs. Chorum Howerton et al, disturbing religious worship,

State vs. Clarence Neeley, carrying concealed weapon,

State vs. Fred Johnson, disturbing the peace,

State vs. Olen Brattin, burglary and larceny,

State vs. Bert Anderson, selling liquor to minors,

State vs. A. V. Neeley, 2 cases, selling liquor without license,

State vs. Jess Patterson et al, disturbing public assembly,

State vs. Allen Kring, exhibiting a deadly weapon while intoxicated,

State vs. John Riley, 2 cases, selling liquor without license,

State vs. Ben Garner et al, entering a lawful assembly in an intoxicated condition,

State vs. Wiley Harris et al, disturbing religious worship,

State vs. John Riley, 2 cases, violating local option law,

State vs. Denver Neil, carnal knowledge,

State vs. C. C. Beaver, obtaining money under false pretense,

State vs. Bid Crumley, felonious assault,

State vs. J. B. Wallace, obtaining money under false pretense,

City of Monett vs. P. M. Hall, appeal from J. P..

Monett vs. Chas Stringer, same,

Monett J. F. Campbell and Fred Gray, same,

Monett vs. J. F. Campbell, 7 cases, same,

Monett vs. Rus Harper, same,

Monett vs. Estill Kring, same,

Monett vs. Jess Overton, same,

Monett vs. Wm. Meagher, same,

Monett vs. John Riley, 2 cases, same,

All tax suite set for Saturday, March 24, 1917.

March 10, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

Nancy Johnson Dead

The angel of death has beckoned a good mother and citizen to the mansions above to enjoy eternal life as a reward for a well spent life on earth. Such lives are an exemplification of what we should follow if we desire to be assured of that future life of happiness and joy.

Miss Nancy Plumlee was born November 18, 1829 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Mitchell in Purdy, March 1, 1917 of infirmities attending old age, age 87 years, 3 months and 13 days.

She was married first to Geo. R. Leonard, Oct 7, 1952 and to this union was born four children, two of who survive the mother, who are: David Leonard of Paden, Okla., and Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Purdy, Mr. Leonard died during the Civil War at Fayetteville, Ark. On Feb 3, 1868 she married Isaac N. E. Johnson and to this union was born one son Joel M. Johnson of Cyril, Okla. Mr. Johnson died October 31, 1916 at Cyril, Okla., and since that time she has been making her home with her daughter Mrs. Mary Mitchell at Purdy.

She united with the Baptist church in 1868 and had lived a consistent Christian life till death claimed her.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 3,1917, by Rev. E. Chappell of Cassville, at the Christian Church in Purdy.

Many years ago she and family resided in Roaring River township near Eagle Rock and her many old acquaintances will be made sad to learn of her passing.

Makes Arrest

Deputy Sheriff Walter Vansandt motored to Mountain township Wednesday evening and arrested Henry Muse early Thursday morning on a charge of grand larceny and brought him to this city and lodged him in jail until the 17th when his trial comes up before H. P. Sons, justice of the peace in this city.

Jack Perrott Dead

Jack Perrott of Pierce City died in a Springfield hospital Wednesday. He was a prominent citizen of Pierce City and among her wealthiest citizens. The late Wm. Vance and Mr. Perrott were owners of the big mill at that place years ago.

Martin Roark Dead

Martin Roark died Thursday night, March 1, at the county farm where he had been taken on account of the even temperature and warmness of the building because of his age, last week. He died of infirmities attending old age, age 88 years, 1 month and 22 days.

He was born in Clay County, Kentucky, January 8, 1829, where he resided until 1865, when he moved to Barry County and settled on Willow Branch not far from McDowell, where he continued his residence for many years, when he moved to Ozark township, where he lived until he came to the county farm. He had been married twice, his first wife having died, the last living. The children born of his marriage are: Mrs. Samantha Johnson of near McDowell, Mrs. Dona Cooper of Miami, Okla., Samuel Roark of New Mexico, Joel Roark of near McDowell, Thomas Roark of Monett and Columbus Roark of Texas.

Mr. Roark was a very quiet and peaceable citizen and by his life had won the the confidence and respect of all his acquaintances.

He had been a member of the Baptist church for many years.

The remains were conveyed by auto to the Stubblefield Cemetery east of McDowell, Friday, where interment was made.

Thomas Roark of Monett, came down Thursday and was with his father when the summons for his departure came.

Dies of Scarlet Fever

A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Osman Henbest died at their home in this city, March 2, of scarlet fever. Funeral services were conducted on the 3rd at the Horner Church and interment was made there. The angelic band has been increased in numbers as she "wanted to be an angel and with the angels stand a crown upon her fore head and a harp within her hand". Prepare to meet this little loved one in a land where she will be a beacon light to the parents and relatives on their pathway to that glory land.

T. M. Lemaster of near Osa, has moved to Johnson, Ark., a few miles north of Fayetteville.

Judge Holman of near Mano, was in this city Tuesday and said that Mrs. Anna Manley was dangerously sick with pneumonia.

Mrs. Wm. Hailey and son Pike of Hailey, motored to Wheaton, Sunday.

Tom Henbest, Ot Sands, John Elmore, Joe Hall of near this city and Clarence Farwell of near Eagle Rock, returned last week from Lamar, Colo., where they went to look at the country with the view of homesteading. They say that all the good land is taken up in that section.

Wm. Hudson and sons, Lester and Sherman, of near Cato, were in this city Tuesday.

Thos. Galyen and son Wes of Ash township, had business in this city Tuesday.

T. S. Frost has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late J. C. Barcus.

Frank Timmons of Mineral township, left for Colorado Tuesday night to look after his homestead.

Shell Knob: Mrs. Ocker is in very poor health.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: by Irvin Whitaker:

Some who have been married in the locality since our last letter to the democrat are S. A. Woodruff and Estella Pease, Ed Thomas and Alice Weathers, Ray Michael and Beulah Mitchell. Cupid is very busy in this neighborhood.

Pres. Beal and wife have moved to the B.F. McCary farm, where they will farm the coming season.

Will Burnett is on the Joe Bell Farm on Trent Creek. We understand that Mr. Shepard, the new owner, will not get here until June.

T. N. Smith of Independence is staying with his daughter Mrs. C. L. Cochran.

Mar 1, 1917, born to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gray, a son.

Tom Williams and Clint Cargile are digging a well for F. A. Denton with better indication for mineral than water.

Joe Walden has made a trip to White River to locate some fishing ground that he will occupy about the middle of April.

Sam Woodruff and wife are keeping house at the Pease home west of town.

Miss Viola Richine and Edna Akers of Webb City were guests of their Aunt Mag Porter last week. Miss Akers retuning home and Miss Viola going to California to be with her father. This is quite a trip for a 13 year old girl to take without a chaperon.

John Stinecipher returned from a visit with friends at Marshfield last week. John is making good on a small farm on Greasy Creek. A neighbor went to John to buy some seed potatoes and the neighbor said that spuds were worth $3.00 at Seligman. John said $1.50 a bushel was enough for potatoes and that was the charge. He has more friends than he can supply with Murphys.

Marriage Licenses:

John Cook, Cato and Pearl Coons, Flat Creek

Ben Shockley, Washburn and Maud Lee, Exeter.

March 17, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

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March 24, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

Germany Has Sunk 4 American Merchant Marine Vessels; Wilson calls Extra Session of Congress to Meet April 2nd, to Consider Declaration of War
- That was the headline for this issue.

Mrs. Wm. Ledgerwood Dies At Shell Knob

A splendid wife mother and neighbor has been called from earth to heaven there to bask in the sunlight of a dear Saviour, because of her acceptance of him and having lived the life prescribed in the book of books. It is consoling to relative when they pass, in this condition but the parting and separation is bitter.

Mrs. Wm. Ledgerwood of near Shell Knob, passed from earth to the land beyond the seas, at her home near Shell Knob, Sunday surrounded by her aged husband and children she stood by and saw their loved ones life ebb away and at the severing of the thread of life, her spirit was waffled to Him who gave it. She died of cancer, aged 69 years, 8 months and 11 days.

She grew to womanhood near Golden, and her maiden name was Moles and in early life she and Wm. Ledgerwood were married and the following named sons and daughters survive their mother: Samuel T. and Grover Ledgerwood, Mrs. Joe Whissman of and near Shell Knob, Mrs. Arthur Henbest of near Exeter, Mrs. Geo. Alexander of Oklahoma and Mrs. Amos Brock of near Shell Knob.

She was a member of the Christian Church and a consecrated Christian woman, her neighbors ay.

Rev. G. G. Cottrell conducted funeral services Monday and the remains were interred in Painter Cemetery.

Annas Marbut to Wed:

Announcement was made in the St. Louis Republican that Annas Marbut and Miss Adele Herford Powell, 5206 Vernon Avenue, St. Louis, would soon be married, no date having been set. Annas Marbut is well know in this county and comes from a highly esteemed family, but has been in St. Louis for many years, where he has a position with the St. Louis Union Trust Co., The Democrat joins his many relatives and friends in this city and county in wishing Annas and his intended bride, a happy on the sea of matrimony.

W. F. Sater Funeral:

The funeral of late W. F. Sater was conducted Saturday, March 17, at 4 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Horace Allen, by Rev. Patty, in the presence of Mrs. Sater and four daughters that were present and many friends.

The remains were shipped to Miller, Dade County, where they were interred Sunday, amid a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends who had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to a departed friend.

All the relatives, excepting his daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Russell who was too sick to go attend the funeral.

Card of Thanks:

We desire to express our sincere thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness and to Dr. Mitchell for his faithful services and to Bro. Patty for his great help and consolation during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, W. F. Sater. We also wish to thank you for the many beautiful flowers.

Mesdames W.F. Sater, Ida Connell, Ada Russell, Hattie Smith, Maud Benedick, Birdie Brown, Essie Allen and Marie Prather.

Has Runaway:

A. J. Land's mule team of near Cross Hollows took a notion to run away one day last week and did, when a shepherd dog stopped the mules by running and grabbing hold of the check lines with his death. A good dog.

Arrested in Wichita:

Sheriff Houston returned from Wichita, Kan., Sunday morning bringing Ed Lang with him on a charge of carnal knowledge and in the absence of bond was lodged in jail to await action of circuit court. Entered plea of guilty and was sentence to two years in the penitentiary.

Little Girl Dies:

Mattie, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson of Crane Creek township, died March 7 of spinal affliction and pneumonia. Many beautiful flowers were sent to the Wilson home, as a token of esteem and love for the family in their great bereavement. A little bud has been plucked in bloom in heaven and there be a beacon light for the loved ones left on earth to light their pathway heavenward, and to eternal life.

Badly Injured:

W. W. Frost of Seligman, while driving his truck one day last week unfortunately turned over throwing one of his shoulders out of place, injuring one leg and bruising his body, causing him to suffer a great deal. He was doing very well at the last accounts.

Local and Personal:

Dr. Taylor of Eagle Rock, came up Monday and took the evening train for Bonham.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor, Mar. 4, 1917, a daughter, name Nellie Eileen.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Williams of Ozark township, March 12, a son.

208 persons died in Barry County in 1915; there were 18 stillbirths in the county for the same time; 495 births - 269 boys and 226 girls; native parents 484; 4 illegitimate children.

Snow Frost of Diamond, Newton County has been visiting relatives and old friends at Seligman and Washburn.

Mrs. Dora Talbert returned Tuesday from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Willie Morris and family at Tulsa, Okla.

Mrs. Wm. Farrar of Purdy, died Thursday morning. Her maiden name was Tabitha Holder and formerly lived at or near Butterfield. Rev. J. T. Brattin of this city conducted funeral services at Bethel Church, yesterday. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Spencer Owsley died at Bixley, Okla., March 8, age 95 years. The remains were interred in Owsley cemetery in McDonald County near Bethpage, where he formerly resided.

Dick Elam, Dock Skelton, Dick Whittington and Tom Garrett of Eagle Rock, were in this city Monday.

Fred Black and Leslie Fawver went to Kansas City on the 16th, and drove home in a new Ford Car.

Geo. B. Hindman who has resided in Marionville, for 56 years, has sold out there and moved to Brown Springs, to live says the Marionville Free Press. George is very likely to return to his first love.

Fred Ray of near Butterfield, was in this city Tuesday. He said his father was not doing very well.

Ridgley:

Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Mrs. Blanche Parrish. The school will close in five weeks. The teacher and scholars are preparing for excellent program for the last day and night. Everybody invited to attend.

Jim Matt Stevenson was stricken with paralysis at the home of his cousin Andrew Stevenson. Dr. Dabbs was called by nothing could be done to save his life, he died Sunday evening and was laid to rest in Concord Cemetery Monday afternoon. Jim Matt as he was known to a wide circle of friends and neighbors was a man of splendid Christian character respected and esteemed by all who knew him upright and honorable in his dealing charitable and ever ready to lend a helping hand. He will be sadly missed in the community where he lived and labored.

Mrs. Frank Northcutt was called to the bedside of her son John who is seriously ill of pneumonia.

Mrs. Bert Crabb and baby have gone to Tulsa, Okla., with her mother Mrs. Chas. Birchfield. Mrs. Crabb is seriously ill of dropsy and will take treatments while there.

Flat Wood:

Harry Day and family wish to thank their neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted them during their sickness. Such deeds of kindness are appreciated very much and they hope to repay each one in some way in the future.

Mrs. John Gillmore visited with her mother Mrs. Williams at Wayne, Thursday night and Friday of last week.

Rocky Comfort:

Mrs. Cora Wilhite and two children of McDowell have been visiting her grandmother Mrs. E. P. Dabbs.

Mrs. Martha M. Duncan died Feb. 5, age 78 years, 1 month and 8 days. She was born in Overton County, Tenn., and her maiden was Davidson. She was a member of the Christian Church.

Washburn & Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whittaker:

E. P. Dalton and others have bought a canning plant of Rush and Son of Springfield, which they will install at C. J. Benjamin's spring on Trent Creek. They are building an 18 x 40 foot house and will be prepared to pay as much for tomatoes as the local market will be at railroad points.

Miss Lora Bacon has closed a successful school at Star Valley. She will attend the Normal at [missing]

Miss Rae Berryhill closed her school last week. She is one of our most progressive young teachers.

Mrs. Woodruff and Sam were managing Horton's Store Monday.

Mrs. Walter Thomas is visiting her daughter Mrs. Hays in Oklahoma and her son, Artie at Farmington, Ark.

Mrs. Minerva Walden died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Clay at Stott's City, Sunday, in her 84th year. She was the mother of Joe, Dave and Bill Walden and Am and Hum Rowley. The body was brought here and interred in the family cemetery Tuesday. The children were present except Mrs. Clay who was kept at home on account of sickness in her family. Funeral service at the grave by Rev. P. H. Hodge.

Bill Walden of Beaver, Ark., and Hum Rowley of Fairland, Okla., were here Tuesday.

Two of the most popular youngsters in town were married Sunday, by the Rev. Harley? of the M. E. Church, Frank Windes, Jr. and Miss Amanda Burnett. Frank is going to farm extensively this season as he has been confined in the store for several years and thinks the work will benefit his health.

Busy Term of Circuit Court; Henson on the Job

The March term of the Barry County circuit court convened Monday morning at 10:00 a.m., with Judge Chas. Henson on the bench, with Frank McClure, court stenographer, Wm. Houston, sheriff, Walter Vanzandt, deputy, J. L. VansBose?, circuit clerk and S. M. Trollinger deputy present.

Court Stenographer, McClure, and Sheriff Houston and his deputy, Walter Vanzandt, were sworn as to their duties.

The following jurors were excused: J. P. F. Plancheon, Kings Prairie; G. W. Goodnight, Purdy; Ed Kemp, Washburn and John Kelley, Wheaton. The following were summoned to take their places. O. P. Murphy and E. A. Frost at Flint Creek, Walter Saller, Exeter and Elmer Allman, Wheaton.

Many complements have been paid to Judge Henson this week on account of his rapid discharge of circuit court business. Nothing lags on his account by so doing and continuing he will serve a great deal for the tax payers of Barry County.

Following are the proceedings:

State vs. John Harber, parole; continued.

State vs. Harris Hudson, parole; continued.

State vs. Lee Chency, Geo Holman and Leo Green parole, continued.

State vs. Floyd German, parole; continued.

State vs. Elmer Reed, parole continued.

First National Bank of Monett vs. E. S. Wilson to quiet title; continued.

State ex rel W. H. Smith Coll of City of Monett vs. J. W. Armstrong, back taxes; stricken from docket.

Elmer Ash vs. Emma Ash, divorce, continued.

F. A. Blankenship vs. J. E. Blankenship, divorce; dismissed.

Joe Katzfey vs. Paul Katzfey et al partition, dismissed.

Y. W. Henson vs. Mathew Y. Henson et al; partition, decreed for the plaintiff.

The City of Monett to the use of M. E.? Gillois vs. Monett State Bank and Nettie Wilson, tax bill, judgment for plaintiff for $6.45.

Millie Cochran vs. Ora Richardson et al, equity; continued.

Jim Marshall vs. David Marshall et al, partition, dismissed.

G. W. Finn et al vs. Milton Dennis et al quiet title; decree for plaintiff.

W. H. Craig vs. Lola E. Craig, divorce; decree for plaintiff.

Wm. H. Butts vs. Media Butts, divorce; decree for plaintiff.

Julie? A. Freeland vs. Dr. P. L. Freeman, divorce, decree for plaintiff.

Jean Hubner vs. B. F. Hubner, divorce; decree for plaintiff.

Bessie Catanzero vs. Frank Catanzero, divorce, decree for plaintiff.

Lizzie Baxter vs. Oscar Baxter, divorce; decree for plaintiff.

T. E. Jinkins vs. Lottie Jinkins, divorce, decree for plaintiff.

Bilva Prier vs. Earl Prier, divorce continued.

Minnie Stephenson vs. Hugh Stephenson, divorce dismissed.

Joe W. Jones vs. Blanch Jones, divorce, decree for plaintiff.

Thresa Eagle vs. Elijah T. Eagle, divorce decree for plaintiff.

Laura Armstrong vs. J. W. Armstrong, divorce, decree for plaintiff.

John Moore vs. Effie Moore, divorce, decree for plaintiff.

The Missouri Land Co. of Scotland vs. Missouri and North Arkansas and R. R. Co., injunction and damages continued.

Clyde Thornburg, a minor, by next friend Mary Shea vs. W. P. Searcy damages, dismissed.

The Fidelity & Causality Co., of New York vs. A. H. Perry and T. D. Steele, on bond; continued.

__ F. Johnson vs. Charles Epperly, __charges; dismissed.

Barry County Bank vs. Tom Moorms? et al, note; goes over.

Bing Moody president of Bald Knob Fruit Growers Associations vs. W. D. Cowherd, on check, goes over.

Monett State Bank vs. A. H.? Perry and W. J. Fleming, note: continued.

J. S. Merrill Drug Co. vs. A. L. Galloway et al, note; continued.

L. T. Temple vs. The Traysters Insurance Co., damages; dismissed.

State vs. J. M. Ford, forgery; continued.

State vs. Chorum Howerton et al disturbing religious worship, plead guilty fined $5 and cost.

State vs. Olon Brattin, burglary, and larceny, continued.

State vs. Jess Patterson et al, disturbing public assembly; plead guilty, fined $5. and costs.

State vs. Ben Garner et al, entering a lawful assembly in an intoxicated condition: plead guilty, fined $5 and costs.

State vs. Wiley Harris et al, disturbing religious worship; pleas guilty, fined $5 and costs.

State vs. J. B. Wallace, obtaining money under false pretense; plead guilty, given 6? years in penitentiary.

State vs. Monroe Stanley, carrying concealed weapons; plead guilty given 2 years in reform school.

State vs. Henry Muse, grand larceny, continued.

State vs. Ed Long, carnal knowledge, plead guilty, given 2 years in penitentiary.

State vs. Ross Garrison and Fred Lauderdale, entering religious assembly in drunken condition; plead guilty, fined $5 and costs.

State vs. Fran Allen, exhibiting fire arms, continued.

Monett ? vs. Chas. Springer, ? ?, appeal.

? vs. H ? Harper, ? ___ from police judge, dismissed.

Alta Yount vs. L. S. Spain, account; trial by jury, judgment for plaintiff.

Southern Surety Co. vs. Spencer Pannell, damages; dismissed.

Becker, Langenburg Milling Co. vs. D. R. Thomas, appeal from J. P.; trial by jury judgment for plaintiff for $21.

M. J. Hale vs. Geo. A. Thomas, appeal from J. P., trail by jury, verdict for defendant.

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