Barry Co., MO, Newspapers

An interlibrary loan of microfilm from the State Historical Society of MO, was the source of the below given data.	1917 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers
June 2, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO Thomas H. Robberson Dies very suddenly Circuit Court Docket For June Term Dr. J. T. Cozad Died County News: We learn that the citizens of Jenkins township, are taking steps to erect a monument to the memory of Mr. Jenkins in the Potter Cemetery, near Jenkins, who was among the earliest settlers of that section. This is a good move and should be done, because it is right to mark the last resting place of this man who had the nerve to suffer the hardships in blazing the way for civilization and settlement in this county. Wm. Washburn was probably the first settler on Washburn Prairie in 1828, James Stone was the first settler on Stone's prairie, south and southeast, and southwest of Monett. Kings Prairie was first settled by George W. King. John W. Starkey first settled Starkeys Prairie in southwest part of county. Jacob Hickam is given credit for being the first settler on Hickam Prairie in the southeast portion of the county, around Golden. Cicero J. Corder entered the land including the Corder Spring, about 7 miles north and a little west of Cassville, in 1847. Wm. Kerr entered the land on which the original town of Cassville is now located. Those that entered lands in township 23, range 27, were: Bryan T. Newland in Sec. 3, in 1846; Solon B. Abernathy in Sec. 30 in 1850 and Winford G. Townsend in 1853; John B. Walker sect 21 in 1851; Wright Beakley sec. 27 in 1854 and Jas. Helms in 1852, Wm. Kerr sec. 20 in 1846. Littleberry Mason in 1851, John Logan and W. G. Townsend in 1847, Richard Jackman in 1848; Jas. E. Firgus in Sec. 30 in 1846 and Geo. K. Porter in 1847. In secs. 31 and 32 Littleberry mason and John P. Porter in 1846; Miller Lee in Sec. 33, in 1847; Solomon Roberts and John Ireland tracts in 1848. Local And Personal: Mrs. Lou Griffith visited her son Will and wife near Aurora from Saturday to Monday morning. Local And Personal: W. O. Black has received the announcement of the graduation of his niece Miss Freida C. Black from the Sanger, Cal, Grammar School on May 26. She is a daughter of Finis Black formerly of Pleasant Ridge township, this county. Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. M. Henry of Altoona, Pa., are visiting their uncle J. A. Livingston and family. Local And personal: Mrs. Mae Dunkeson after a very pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston, relatives and friends returned to her home at Hatfield, Harrison County, Sunday evening. Local And Personal: Miss Genevieve Martin of Monett visited her sister Mrs. Arthur Erwin and family of this city this week. She returned home Tuesday and Mrs. Erwin accompanied her. Local And Personal: Judge Elam, Chas. Curry, Cap Bradford, Dick Whittington and others of Eagle Rock, were in this city Monday. Local And Personal: Mrs. Minnie Hudson has been appointed postmistress at McDowell. Local And Personal: Announcement has been made of the wedding of Mr. Edwin Allen McCallister of Purdy and Miss Carrie Vinora Boucher at the home of the bride's father P. A. Boucher near Exeter, Sunday, June 3. They are excellent young people and we are going to predict that they make a success of this life and if they do not, we will be sadly disappointed. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Sherm Smith and family passed through here in a car Friday. They were formerly residents of Trent Creek but now of Carterville. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Monuments have been placed at the graves of George Chadd at the Prairie cemetery and Mrs. J. E. Cargile on Greasy Creek, last week. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: J. D. Berryhill has been dodging a case of fever for a fortnight, but is about as usual this week. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Billy Hancock is spraying his apples the third time. He has a fine show for a good crop. Spray or no apples. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Walter Hisaw of Monett, spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. H. H. Gray. Mrs. Gray is visiting her mother Mrs. Ruddick near Cassville, this week. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Jim Schell, a prominent Sugar Creek farmer, shipped wool from this station Friday. Wheaton: John Stinnett has been in poor health for sometime. Acquitted: The case of State vs. Claud Whittington, charge with assault, was taken on change of venue from Squire Son's court, who after bearing a number of witnesses, discharged the defendant. Jake Davis looked after the state's interests, while J. W. George and Jas. Talbert defended. The parties were all from Roaring River township, and many witnesses were present and several interest spectators. Dave Stockstill Dead: We heard this week of the death of Dave Stockstill at or near Miami, Texas, sometime ago, caused by turning his auto over on himself. Many years ago Davis lived near Pioneer and was well known to many of our citizens. He was a great believer in sports and especially in horse racing and many years ago, masticated and run a race in this city, between Johnny W., a well known running horse, against Stockstill's horse Ten Broek, that resulted in Ten Broek cutting out ahead by a foot or two. Found Dead: The body of a man supposed to be C. E. Roberts was found dead Monday morning along the Frisco track just west of Monett. He was stuck by a train and killed. The testimony at coroner's inquest, showed that he had been around Monett and had been drinking. Wedding Anniversary: Fifty years ago, May 26, 1867, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Neeley were married at the residence where George Edmondson now lives on the Mineralspring road about 4 1/2 miles east of this city. During all this time they have lived in and near this city. Sunday, May 27 was Mrs. Neeley's birthday and she was 75 years old. Some of the children sent them some very kindly remembrances. Mr. Neeley returned to Baxter Springs, Kans., Monday, were he is carpentering. Baby Kidnapped: A 14 months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keet of Springfield, was kidnapped at about 10 p.m., Wednesday night. The child was in charge of a nurse, who had gone to sleep. This is some of the Keet family that settled Keetsville now Washburn, before the Civil War. Mr. Keet is vise president of the Holland Banking Co., The child will be held and a sum of money will be demanded by the kidnappers. From Raymond Baze: Raymond Baze, another Barry county boy who answered the call of his country and enlisted in the Coast Artillery Service and is now at Ft. Monroe, Va., where he is learning to be artillerist in behalf of humanity and the unfurling of "Old Glory" on the seas of the world without let of hindrance from any country on earth. He enlisted at Springfield, Mo., and was sent in Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis, and from there he was sent in Ft. Monroe where he has been taking battery practice. In a letter from him this week we learn that he is well pleased with his surroundings. He gives an account of what they have to do daily in their practice at different hours, in which all their time is taken up. He said Ft. Monroe was one of the largest and best forts on the Atlantic Coast. He said that the sour apple tree that they used to sing about hanging Jeff Davis to is on their parade ground. Raymond will make a good and obedient soldier and is willing to go anywhere that the flag of this county calls him because he came from a family of patriots whose patriotism was proven in days gone by. Success to Raymond. Brock - Waddle: There was consummated a pleasing wedding in this city Monday evening, when Wesley Brock of Shell Knob, and Miss Maggie Waddell, of this city, were united in marriage by Judge Landis at the Waddell home. Mr. Brock comes from an old and highly respected family of the Shell Knob country and is a young man of many splendid qualities that will cause him to make a good husband. Mrs. Brock is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Waddell of this city, and is an excellent young woman, processing many excellent traits of character and womanhood, that will mean a happy household to that branch of the Brock family. The best wishes of a large circle of relatives and friends will go with them on their journey through life. They left Tuesday morning for Lodge Grass, Montana, where they will make their home.	June 9, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO Sleeping in Oak Hill Cemetery The following is a list of soldiers sleeping in Oak Hill Cemetery at this place: Federal: Wm. Talbert, Jacob Bower, Wm. Creswell, W. J. Robberson, C. C. Emerson, A. J. Tolby, W. E. Trim, J. W. Davis, Wm. Gilmore, W. H. Muflins, H. Lohmar, D. F. Thomas, B. Bert, B. F. Hines, Peter Baze, Thos. Bunnell, C. M. Jimerson, H. M. Harbert, T. F. Hankins, John Hesses, E. McGlasson, D. P. Pharis, C. S. Bryan, L. D. Oxford, Wm. Champ, J. A. Bayless, A. N. Woody, D. J. Thompson, John Ray, C. M. Lee, A. Gansel, B. F. Gabrel, L. Scroggins, W. C. Keith, A. Harris, E. M. Frost, John Beuyer, E. Clum, James Gaskins, W. C. Hawk and E. Horine: total 47. Confederates: W. T. Burton, N. L. Maiden, S. B. Feeland, H. Fraley, M. A. Abernathy, M. L. Abernathy and James McArter: total 7: total on both sides 48. J. R. Lee kindly furnished this list and he always looks after placing of flags at the graves of the veterans on decoration day. Some of these days Uncle Jerry will not be here to attend to this very commendable duty and the question arises who will continue the work? *** Personal And Local: Jess Cox who is in Colorado is reported in very bad health and is in a hospital there for treatment. He formerly resided in the Pasley neighborhood, south of this city, and has many relatives and friends in this county who will be glad to hear of his recovery. There is some talk of his coming back to this county. Local And Personal: Announcement of the marriage of Ross Raymond Bayless of Commerce, Okla., and Mrs. Emma Robson Parker at Tulsa, Okla., May 22, 1917, have been received in this city. Ross Bayless is the third son of the late John M. Bayless and Mrs. Mary Bayless of Claremore, Okla., and was born and partially raised in Cassville, Mo., and we want to assure him that the best wishes of a large circle of old friends in Cassville will attend him through his married life. He is now Cashier of the First National Bank at Commerce, Okla. We do not have the pleasure of the acquaintance of Mrs. Bayless, but we are in the belief that Ross' selection of a wife is satisfactory evidence that she will make him an excellent wife and we trust that their journey through life, may be followed by continual happiness. Local And Personal: P. O. Snyder died May 30, 1917, at his home in Monett, aged near 80 years. In 1869 or 70 he came to Barry County and located in Kings Prairie township, where he owned a farm. In the early seventies he moved to Cassville and had charge of the Barry County advocate, a publication that was devoted to the interests of the "tad pole" party as it was called and after two or three years lease of life it passed out. Mr. Snyder was a good printer in his day and time and published a neat newspaper. After his newspaper experience in this city, he returned to his farm on Kings Prairie where he continued to reside until sometime last year, when he moved to Monett. He was a native of New York state. He was a good man and citizen and enjoyed respect and confidence of all his acquaintances. He was a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. Rev. R. S. Stribling conducted funeral services at his late home and interment was made in the Goodnight Cemetery on Kings Prairie. Local And Personal: L. B. Keith of near Cassville and Miss Beulah Moon of Seneca, were married last week. They are both members of good families. Local And Personal: J. W. Ennes attended the funeral of T. H. Robberson last week. They were friends of 45 years. Local And Personal: Homer Overton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Overton, was telegraphed last week to report for service in U. S. Army at St. Louis, at earliest convenience. Homer left for St. Louis, May 28, and it is hoped that he may return to his home when these critical times are over and peace and happiness rule the world. Local And Personal: Rev. S. M. Petty of this city has received a letter from his son, W. F. Petty of Sacramento, Cal., in which he informed his father that he had received noticed to be ready at a moments notice, to the call of the flag of his county and he is arranging his business when the last summons is issued, "to be read". Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Gourley of this city, June 4, 1917, a son. Died in Colorado: James Talbert received a letter from his uncle John W. Manning of Greeley, Col., Monday from which he learned that his daughter Mrs. Effie Copeland, was operated on for appendicitis, May 15 and died on the 18th, leaving her parents, husband and child. John W. Manning, many years ago resided near Exeter, and married a sister of David Talbert of near this city. Dr. A. Mass, an old and highly respected citizen of Neosho, died May 26, age 85 years. The remains were interred in cemetery at Springfield. Washburn Prairie: Miss Mary Longley is visiting her sister, Mrs. Adah Matthews at Monett. Flatwoods: Ross Neil spent Sunday with his cousin, Floyd Eden. Wheaton: Raymon Johnson of Joplin, visited his mother, Mrs. H. C. Hindman last week. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: A. H. Woodruff was in town Tuesday and reported crop conditions in Blockade good. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: James Starwood Park, son of Jim Park and Miss Eileen Sparkman, daughter of Sol Sparkman, were married at Exeter, Monday night, June 4th, by Rev. Chas. Vanzandt. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sparkman. Mr. Park is one of the best known young business men in the community, and Mrs. Park is a popular teacher. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Park served dinner to the newly weds and friends, Tuesday. They leave for Tar River where Mr. Park's business interest calls him at once.
June 16, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO John Newton Barr Dead Aged 69 Years Keet Baby Found Dead in Old Well: Murdered Myrtle Allison Dead Jarvis - Bowman: Married June 4, 1917, at Berryville, Ark., Lee Jarvis and Miss Anna Bowman of near Viola, Barry County. They came to this city Sunday and left on Monday mornings train for Larned, Kan., and will probably later go to Canada, Mrs. Jarvis is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowman of near Viola, former residents of near Purdy. Lee Jarvis is a young man said to posses good qualities of manhood, who is not afraid of work and with no misfortunes they will make a success of life. They are both members of splendid families, that enjoy the respect and esteem of all their acquaintances. Jas. Griffith Injured: Jas. Griffith a switchman in the Frisco yards at Monett, was badly injured Wednesday, while switching in the yards. It is said that he was turning in discharge of his duties and stepped in a hole that caused him to fall and his fell oil the track, but got all his body off but his right foot, which was badly mashed from ankle to toes by a car wheel passing over the foot. He was taken tot he Frisco Hospital at Springfield. He is a splendid young man and formerly lived near Butterfield. Elisha Towler Dead: Word came to this city Wednesday that Elisha Towler living between Mano and Eagle Rock, had died that morning of pneumonia, age about 65 years. He had lived in that section of the county for many years and raised quite a family of children, who are: Mrs. Preston Matlock of this city, Dow of Kansas, Tom, Sid and Mrs. Mary Davis of South Dakota, Charles and Sigel of Eagle Rock, and Mrs. Albert Burris of Kansas. On account of distance, all of his sons and daughters could not attend the funeral. The bereaved family will have the sympathy of all their acquaintances. He is also survived by his wife. John Manlove Dead: John Manlove of Aurora, died Sunday morning at that place, aged 77 years. He had resided in Lawrence County for many years and had lived in Pierce City and Mt. Vernon. He was the father of Jos. Manlove of Pierce City, and and been sheriff of Lawrence county, many years ago. The remains were interred at Aurora, Monday. He is said to have been a good man and citizen. Local And Personal: Miss Margaret Adams of Sparta, Christian County, visited her grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Hutchens and other relatives in this city last and this week. She is a daughter of Wm. Adams who used to loved to pitch ball for the Cassville Ball Team and he most always did a good job of it. He is farming over in Christian County and is said to be doing very well. Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bennett, Jr., June 8, 1917, living east of this city, a son. Local And Personal: Mrs. Lela Brattin of Joplin, visited her father, Dr. Bailey and family a few days this week. Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott of this city, June 11, 1917, a son. Walter is foreman of the Democrat office and we congratulate him on his first effort. Local And Personal: Wm. Johnson and son, Shade, and Riley Phillips of near Golden, brought up two wagon loads of 200 lb. hogs to this city Saturday. Local And Personal: Will Meader and family of Monett, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery and family from Friday to Sunday. Local And Personal: Mrs. G. M. Brixey and little son, Wilson, visited relatives at and near Wayne, Tuesday and Wednesday. Local And Personal: The case of state vs. Jess Wilhelm of Seligman, charged with carrying concealed weapons in Squire Reynolds court in this city, was continued on account of sickness of the Squire from a tick bite causing blood poison, to June 22. Local And Personal: Miss Stella Carr of near Cato, visited in this city on the 7th. She said her father Bion Carr was no better and was confined to his bed all the time. Local And Personal Mrs. M. J. Jeffries, an old and highly respected citizen of Monett, is reported seriously sick. She is the mother of Mrs. F. N. Reese and County Clerk Jeffries of this city, Mrs. J. H. Wormington, Mrs. L. B. Jones, Miss Bertha and Lawson Jeffries of Monett. Mrs. Reese has been attending her mother. Local And Personal: Geo. M. Thomas who hails from McAllister, Okla., has been sentence to the county jail for thirty days by Justice O'Dwyer of Monett, for giving bad checks. Local And Personal: Mrs. Sarah Lowder returned Monday from Nevada, where she visited her son, John, who is in a critical condition. She thought he recognized her. His right side is paralyzed and the officials there thought it only a short time until his passing. Local And Personal: Ned Easley of Roaring River country, was here Monday on business. Mr. Easley is one of the county's oldest and best citizens and is always a welcome visitor to this city. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Pole Burnett came in from Oklahoma and went out to his farm near Mountain, Saturday night. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Miss Maud Crim returned with her sister, Mrs. Brewer, who spent the week with friends here. They live at the Pippin store on the State line, on Sugar Creek. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Died June 9th of heart failure, Wm. B. Fielding, in his 77th year. A good citizen has passed away. A widow and a large family survive him. Interment June 11th at the Sullivan graveyard. Funeral service by Rev. P. H. Hodge of the Baptist Church. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Col. Whitaker has an old muzzle loading shotgun that Jim Cargile brought to Greasy Creek after the civil war. It is a heavy No. 10 gauge and has a reputation of being a deer slayer. Purdy: Lawrence Chastain of Purdy and Miss Blanche Goodnight residing between Monett and Purdy, were married Sunday morning. This happy couple are members of excellent Barry County families and there is no reason why they should not maintain the standing of the two families, because they posses the necessary qualifications to make a successful and happy home. Success to them. Purdy: Mrs. Henry Weston visited her mother Mrs. G. W. Gurley from Friday to Sunday. Her daughter Faye returned home with her. Shell Knob: Frank Yearing has returned from the west and says there is no place like Missouri. Berryville, Ark.: The remains of Cutberth Clark were shipped to Berryville, for interment. He was a son of the late Prof. I. A. Clark. Crane: Claud Cope of the Crane Valley Stock Farm in Barry County, sold an eight months old Hereford male calf to Alex Steinhart of near Cato for $150. Crane: Luther Hilton has returned from Kansas City where he underwent an operation from which he is recovering. Verona: E. R. Platt of Springfield and Miss Mexie Ruggles of Verona were married June 4. Marriage License Lester Merriam, Fairview and Mary VanDorn, Exeter Glen Elwin Thompson, Sapulpa, Okla. and Jessie Margaret Wallace, Haskell, Kan. Emile Balmas and Uiah Caroline Stark, Monett. Marriage License Jess R. Reed and Minnie M. Barness, Seligman. C. Stricklin, Madry and Beula Fields, Cassville. Sam G. Phillips, Hailey, and Carrie Fare, McDowell. Bert Hankins, Kansas City, and Annette Neeley, Cassville. Henry Ash, Collinsville, Okla, and Laura Burkes, Cassville. Ernest L. Clanton and Audrey L. Whitney, Osborne, Ark. Chas. Allen and Leathia Suttles, Vila. Herbert Such, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Myrtle Basham, Monett. Paul F. Kutz and Esther M. Hellage?, Wentworh. Wm. J. Huckerlry, Sallisaw, Okla., and Myrtle Gilpin, Butterfield. Earnest Petizer and Henrietta Bucholz, Purdy. J. W. Brock and Maggie L. Waddell, Cassville. Bryant Sparkman and Reah Adcock, Washburn. Delmer Myers, Purdy, and Gertie Ennes, Hailey. E. A. McCallister, Wheaton, and Carrie E. Boucher, Exeter. Paul Davis and Caroline Nelson, Purdy. Bill Keeling, Cassville and Jane Forgery, Butterfield. Jerry M. Allred and Ella Redkins, Sapulpa, Okla. J. S. Park, Tar River, Okla., and Clara E. Sparkman, Washburn. Jessie L. Chastain and Blanche Goodnight, Purdy.	June 23, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO Enke- Henderson: A happy party of young people of the north central portion of this county, on Stones Prairie and Capps Creek township, motored to this city late Saturday evening and George Enke of Capps Creek township and Miss Effie Henderson of near Purdy were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by Judge Landis at his office. Congratulations were tendered by Miss Lucy Henderson of near Purdy, Miss Bertha Enke of Capps Creek township, Willie Schad of near Purdy and George Storck of Purdy. They are both members of old and respected families where they reside and will start on their wedding voyage with the best wishes of a large number of friends. Dick Carter Arrested: Dick Carter, charge with murdering the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Keet of Springfield, was arrested at Hutchinson, Kans., this week and taken to Kansas City and lodged in jail. Carter denies the charge and said he had not been in Springfield since March. He said that if Dock Piersol said he had anything to do with it he was a liar. Piersol and Adams who were taken to Kansas City, have been removed to St. Louis, by Sheriff Webb of Springfield. Josh B. Piersol of Billings, grandfather of Dock Piersol, one of the most important witnessed for the state in this case, was killed by a Frisco train while attempting to cross the track in from of a Freight, Wednesday. Hon. J. R. Waddill Dead: Ex-Congressman, Jas. R. Waddell died recently in New Mexico, after a lingering sickness, age 75 years. He was born and raised at Springfield, a lawyer, a member of Congress, from the old Sixth District, State Insurance Commissioner, a Union war veteran and a member of the M. E. Church. Thomas Dodson Dead: Thomas Dodson of near Norwalk, Stone County, died recently aged about 63 years. Several years ago, he lived between Shell Knob and Viola in Barry County and was a brother of Wm. Dodson, who formerly resided near Golden, Barry County, and now of Jasper County. Deed of Adoption: By a deed of adoption filed in the recorder's office, June 14, 1917, Edward Wood Kinnaman and Mrs. Maud Kinnaman his wife of this city, adopted Miss Hettie B. Flint, a sister of Mrs. Kinnaman, as and for their child, heirs and devise, under the laws of the state. The adopted has lived with the Kinneman family for many years, and they having no children, desired to make her their heir to share in their estate. Golden Wedding Anniversary: Fifty years ago, June 20, 1867, John J. McNatt was in the mercantile business at old Gadfly now Corsicana, and he paid courtship to Miss Catharine Blankenship, a daughter of the late Mr. L. J. and Mrs. Martha Blankenship a well known family of that section. On the date above mentioned Rev. W.W. Wood married these young people. The next day after the wedding, the happy couple accompanied by Michael Horine and Miss Samantha Fly now Mrs. Horine, all rode horseback to Aurora, to attend an infare given by the grooms parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. McNatt of that place, then composed of about half a dozen houses. The family has been very successful in life having lived at McNatt, McDonald county and are now residing near Neosho. Mrs. McNatt is a sister of Mrs. P. E. Horine, of this city. Local And Personal: Mrs. Finis Easley and daughter and Misses Rosa and May Shafer of near Eagle Rock, visited in this city Monday. Local And Personal: Mrs. Cartwright of Wheaton, aged 89 years, has been visiting friend in this city this week. Local And Personal: Jas. Roach of Roaring River township was arrested by Sheriff Johnson of Carroll County, Arkansas, Wednesday, Sheriff Houston went to Eureka Springs that night and brought him to this city, and took him to Eagle Rock, Thursday where he gave bond. A man named Darity met them there and gave bond in the same case. It seems that the above named and another fellow by the name of St. Clair gave a fellow named Carter a severe beating several months ago, for which they had never answered. Local And Personal: Sam Ledgerwood and W. A. Pearl of Shell Knob, were in this city, Thursday, Sam said he believed that the death of Willie Mikeman was an accident and not suicide. Local And Personal: Bud Pilant of Pittsburg, Okla., visited relatives near this city and at Exeter last week. He is employed by the Frisco, out of Ft. Worth, Texas. Local And Personal: Jas. C. King, of Norman, Okla., has been enjoying himself visiting his boyhood friends S. M. and J. H. Mitchell of this city. He is a very pleasant gentleman. They no doubt have rehearsed much of the boyhood sports at Crab Orchard, Ky. Local And Personal: Garland Tucker of near Monett, spent Sunday in this city visiting his grandfather, R. G. Salyer and family, his sister Miss B. tucker and brother Glenn. Oscar Coleman returned with him and will get a job there. Washburn And Greasy Creek MIxups: Levi Crim and some of his helpers spent Saturday night at home. Mr. Crim has signed a 4 year contract with the Frisco and has been transferred to the K. C. Division. Levi will do some concrete work in that time. Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Bert Berryhill while cutting cane last fall lost a $5. bill; a few days since while working in the same field, he picked up the "William" a little the worse the wear, but good enough to satisfy Uncle Samuel as to its identity. Cashier Jones sent it to the Sub-Treasury for redemption. Washburn Prairie: Luther Haddock and family of Corinth spent Sunday with relatives on the Prairie. Washburn Prairie: Maye and Fay Weston visited their uncle Jas. Weston and family at Corinth, Saturday night and Sunday. Shell Knob: Henry Applegate and Charley Epperly are drilling for oil on Creed Hamilton's farm. Wm. Mikeman Commits Suicide While Wife Cooks Dinner Young White River Farmer Shoots Self in Right Side With a 40 Stephens Rifle - Dies Instantly The unwelcome news of the suicide of Willie B. Mikeman at his home Monday noon in White River township, 3 3/4 miles southeast of Shell Knob, by shooting himself with a 40 Stephens rifle, was brought to this city early Tuesday morning by Elmer Mikeman, a brother of the deceased. That noon he came in from his work on the farm and took his team to the barn and left without feeding them, going to the residence and accrued his Stephens rifle and on doing asked by his wife, what he was going to do with the gun, said he was going to shoot a hawk. He went out on the porch where his little children were playing and placed the muzzle of the gun at his lower right side and pushed the trigger with a stick that he had prepared with a notch in it, and went his soul into eternity. The bullet ranged upward to the left shoulder, causing instant death. Mrs. Mikeman ran to her husband, as well as his brother, Elmer who was at the barn, but there was nothing that could be done. Neighbors were notified and came to the assistance the bereaved family and gave them all the comfort possible in this their great bereavement. Willie Mikeman, as he was familiarly called by those who were best acquainted with him stood high in the estimation of the people of that portion of Barry County. He was temperate every way a God fearing man and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a very sensitive man and if he owned a man anything and could not pay it, it cowed him and he did not want to see the man owed. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Mikeman, respected citizens of the section of the county and was 29 years of age. He married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Plummer of that section, who with five little children survive their father, as well as two brothers and three sisters. His brother who was in this city early Tuesday morning said that the most probable cause for the rash act of his brother was an account of his financial condition, as he was considerably involved. He did not register June and rumors assign that as the probable cause. His folk attempted to persuade him, but he refused. Someone remarked to him that the authorities would come and get him and replied "let them come and get me." He was probably contemplating suicide at that time and for sometime before. He was a base ball player and was a member of the Shell Knob team and was a very successful batter. He was a fine specimen of a manhood. A few years ago while cutting a tree down the tree in some way fell on him and badly crushed his jaw bone, knocking out some of his teeth. This might have affected him in some way. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Shell Knob Baptist Church by Rev. Virgil Kimbel, after which the remains were interred in the cemetery near that place. Marriage License Bert Potts and Monta Kelly, Wheaton. John Andrews and Flora E. Williams, Monett. George Enke and Effie Henderson, Purdy.

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