Cassville Democrat, 1917 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.
August 25, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO


John Bradley Dead


John Bradley who has been operating a distillery at Elk Ranche, near Eureka Springs, Ark., died recently. His son Charles, confined in the county jail here, for selling whiskey illegally at Roark store, in southeast portion of this county, desire to attend his father's funeral and Sheriff Houston place him on his honor and let him attend and he returned.

Claud Frost is Named


Claud Frost has been appointed a deputy game warden for this district by State Warden Tim Birmingham. He will assume is duties September 1. Deputy Frost states that there will be a strict enforcement of the game laws in his territory and requests all hunters to secure licenses before hunting. He says that he does not desire to make any arrests but that his instructions are to see that the laws are enforced and he intends to carry them out to the letter. The place pays $3. a day and actual traveling expenses while at work.

Wants Divorce


Andrew Nissen of Monett, has filed suit in the circuit court for a divorce from Myrtle May Nissen. The petition alleges infidelity. Mrs. Nissen is a non-resident of the state.

Killed By Lighting


Isom Kelley, a farmer residing near Rocky Comfort, was killed by lightning, Tuesday afternoon. He was killed while plowing. Mr. Kelly is reported to have been a good man. His untimely death is regretted by all.

Rebecca Hilton Dies


Miss Rebecca Hilton, aged 18 years, died at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hilton in Crane Creek township, last week, very suddenly of cramps. Miss Hilton was at work in the house while other members of the family were doing the chores at the barn. When they returned to the house she was found on the floor suffering with the cramps. She died before a physician could reach the home from Crane. She leaves three brothers and two sisters besides her parents to mourn her death.

The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Osa, after service conducted by Rev. John Thomas.

Williamson- Marshall


Charles T. Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williamson and a member of the U.S. Marines who is here on a furlough, was married Wednesday to Miss Vera Marshall, Purdy. Both are excellent young people and have the very best wishes of a large number of friends. Charlie will return to the service within the next few days.

Geo. Webb is Held


George Webb charged with criminally assaulting Angie Bowman, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bowman, residing east of Purdy, was held by Justice Sons to the await the action of the circuit court. Bond was placed at $1,000.

Pioneer


Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gamble, Aug. 12, a son.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker


Mr. Deer of Buffalo, Mo., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Erie Rush.

Walter Cargile has bought a piece of property of Jim Eubanks in Keetsville.

A son of Mr. Snook on Seven Star while riding a horse in the pasture let the horse run along a wire fence badly lacerating the youngsters foot.

C. G. Clontz and family, of Wentworth, came Tuesday, and went out to Jeff Boman's on Greasy Creek. Mr. Clontz has an arm badly damaged and is unable to work.

Lon Cargile lost a fine heifer Monday from some unknown cow trouble.

Ernest Kemp and family returned to St. Louis, after a short vacation with homefolks last week. Mr. Kemp is connected with the interior department at his home city. Another Barry County boy making good.

Mrs. W. W. Hisaw, of Pierce City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. H. Gray, Saturday night and Sunday.

B. F. Shipley returned from Kansas City, Sunday.

Maud Woodruff returned to Springfield, Monday, after a short visit with the homefolks.

Neighboring Towns


Leslie Bare, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bare, of Eureka Springs, has a good position with the Texas Oil Co., with headquarters in St. Louis. He receives $136. per month. Mr. Bare formerly resided at Eagle Rock, this county.

The Chronicle says Miss Mattie Mitchell, of Purdy, is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Morrissey, of Crane.

W. J. Ledbetter, aged 69 year and one of Berryville, Ark.'s, best citizens, died last week, says the Star.

Mrs. E. J. Black has rented her residence at Berryville, Ark., and will move to St. Joe, Mo.

Mary Boone, aged 7 years, of Brandsville, Howell County, died last week as a result of eating toad stools.

Stone County is organizing a company of Home Guards.

Myers Neighborhood


Aunt Catherine Sluss, aged 82 years, at the High Point neighborhood, died Wednesday and the remains were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery, Thursday, after service by Rev. M. Henson.

A new baby has arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nichols. Dad is so delighted he can clear the mill race at one jump.

G. W. Hayworth, of Chrisman, Ill., is visiting his brother, W. P. Hayworth. It is their first visit in fourteen years. Ye scribe hopes he will like our part of Barry County and remain with us.

Rock Springs


George Roller and family are here from McDonald County attending Mrs. Mary Weston in her sickness.

D. G. Walton, of California is leasing quite a lot of land with a view to drilling for oil. We trust that may find it in great quantities.

Mrs. Mary Wilson, who is very sick with heart trouble, is thought to be improving.

Shell Knob, By W. A. Pearl


Silas Carr has put a tongue in his car and now runs it with horse power. Silas says it is cheaper as he can take his time and avoid all stumps.

Lemon Hamilton failed to pass the examination on account of being too old.

Grover Ledgerwood's two little girls are sick.

Little John Bruce is again bedfast. He has been down for a long time and it is hope that he will take a turn for the better soon.

Washburn Prairie, By Florence Weston


Mr. and Mrs. Merton Meador attended the funeral of the little babe of Charles Rine at Exeter, Wednesday.

Lee Hurd is on the sick list.

Bert Wormington and daughter, Bulah, are at his farm near New Site turning wheat ground. He is preparing to sow a big wheat crop this fall.

Wheaton


P. E. Daniels, who has been conducting a barber shop at Neosho, has moved to the property recently occupied by G. E. Paul.

Purdy


Ben Ervin is now running the hotel here. We hope he does well.

Fay Weston, of Washburn Prairie, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. G. W. Gurley.

Mrs. Beasley and daughter, Ruth of Cassville, will soon move to this place. Miss Ruth will teach ere again this winter. We are glad to welcome them.

Local And Personal


Mrs. Ed Davis, of Butterfield, was arrested Sunday night on a charge of forging names to a note which was chased at the First National Bank of Purdy. She is in jail in default of bond.

Mrs. J. W. Turner is visiting her brothers, Marvin and David Jeffries at Westville, Okla. Marvin is suffering from typhoid fever and is very low. This is the first time Mrs. Turner has seen her brothers for twenty years. The boys formerly reside here on the place now owned by D. D. Roller.

A son of Robert Stephenson, of near Corsicana, died Sunday. The remains were interred in the Muncie Chapel Cemetery. He was about 21 years of age.

Frank Cox left for Kendrick, Colo., Monday night to visit his mother, Mrs. Jess Cox and brothers. He has been called in the first draft and passed the examination.

A son of Golden Hankins, residing near Butterfield, was thrown from a horse on the 17th. It was feared that he was seriously injured but he is improving.

Mrs. Calla McClure and her son, Paul White, of Springfield, are visiting Mrs. Jane McClure and Mrs. S.W. Chandler and families. She is the widow of the late Dr. White McClure.

W. R. Jones, aged 73 years, died in Monett, Sunday evening of paralysis. He recently came to Monett from his Kentucky home at the solicitation of his son, Dr. Alva Jones.

A 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Troxel, of Pierce City, died Monday of typhoid fever. The remains were interred in the Berwick cemetery. Mrs. Troxel was formerly Miss Bertha Shipman, a niece of Mrs. C. H. Hadley. Mr. and Mrs. Hadley attended the funeral.

Mrs. E. M. Swartz, of Hugo, Okla., is taking a trip in the north and east. In a letter to her father, Rube Brattin, of Exeter, she said she would be with them for a visit on her return home.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hedpeth, of Sarcoxie, have been quite sick. Their daughter, Mrs. Rube Brattin, of Exeter, accompanied by Rube, spent Saturday and Sunday with them. They are improving.

Wm. Arnold and T. J. Redding were fined $5. and costs each for drunkenness in a public assembly. Both were before Justice Sons.

Lock Stubblefield has purchased Lorenzo Brattin's farm of 100 acres southwest of this city 3 miles. Consideration $3,300.

Sap Lane, son of Sheridan Lane, of Purdy, has enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

Britt Carlin of near Monett, was a business visitor to this city on the 17th.

Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Martin, of Monett, are the proud parents of a new son.

Wm. Hilburn was fined $1. and costs for fighting by Justice Sons. Benton Starkey was discharged.

D. R. Thomas and son, Fred, successful farmers of the Kings Prairie county were visitors to this city on the 17th.

Mrs. S. A. Newman and daughter, Gracie, of Mt. Vernon, are visiting Mrs. Grace McManus, of St. Paul, Minn. They will remain there for a month.

Marriage License


John Epperly and Lola Cooper, Shell Knob.

Chas. T. Williamson, Cassville and Vera Marshall, Purdy.

Jasper M. Williams, Drumright, Okla., and Mary A. Collins, Exeter.

Arthur Landsdown, Purdy, and Plina Taylor, Cassville.
September 1, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO


Float Down James


Lee Brown and two nephews Robert and Templeton, and Hodge Wallace of St. Joe, left Monday for Galena, where they secured a boat and will float down James and White Rivers to Branson. They will indulge in an attempt to amuse the finny tribe on their float.

Have Typhoid


Ira Garrison, of near Corsicana, was here Wednesday. He reported that the families of Thos. Patton and Robert Stephenson, residents west of that place, were suffering with typhoid fever. The entire family of Mr. Patton are down and two sons of Mr. Stephenson, James and Dorris. Noel, 23 year old son of Mr. Stephenson, died last week.

He also reported that Dr. O. S. Overton was improving from an attack.

Everyone in the county should put out plenty of disinfectant to kill these germs.

Birthday Surprise


Forty one years ago, August 26, there was born a "kid" at the home of a mighty good man in the person of the late John Banks, who lived in Capps Creek township at that time. They called the newly arrive babe "Denver" and the reason why was never been explained, yet that black headed and eyed babe was allowed to grow to boy and manhood and continues to survive and is doing well on his farm on Washburn Prairie, where he is surrounded by good neighbors like Monroe Logan, Sol Sparkman, Thos. Trolinger, Keet LeCompte, Grat Reese, John Varner and others that are evidently his friends and well wishers.

Last Sunday a great host of relatives and friends met at his home and administered such a good feeding to him and all the hosts that had assembled on this happy occasion, that he is not going to soon forget this kindly remembrance of their thoughtfulness, which afforded Denver and family much pleasure and satisfaction.

The day was a happy one and will long be remembered by Mr. Banks and family and all the visitors.

Old Citizen Surprised


The many relatives and friends of Rev. W. S. Hankins residing five miles northeast of this city, surprised him Sunday, August 26, with a birthday dinner on his 52nd anniversary. His neighbor Thos. Davis got him off to Sunday School that morning and when they returned home they found the place alive with people who had brought baskets and boxes containing all the good things imaginable to eat. The day was full of pleasantries and appreciation. At the noon hour the ladies spread a bountiful dinner and after a return of thanks to Almighty God by Rev. J. W. Ennis for his bountiful blessings and this happy occasion, all partook of the splendid dinner to the entire satisfaction of the inner man. It was feared for a time that Rev. Hankins had over-eaten himself, but everything worked out all right. One hundred and twenty persons were present and enjoyed this happy day.

Sells Mineral


Holloway Ozburn of near McDowell, was in this city Wednesday and said he sold 1,332 pounds of lead at Aurora last week at the rate of $98.50 per ton. This mineral was mined on his land near McDowell and has great hopes of opening up a big mine there.

Shoal Creek


The case against Russ May, charged with stealing a suckling calf from the range in Layton hollow, has been continued until today, September 2. The charge was filed by Bill Warren who lost the calf. May is under bond for appearance in the circuit court charge with sealing a heifer from Dodge McGlothilin.

Rev. Charles Vanzandt has been holding a protracted meeting in a brush harbor near the Independence school house.

Butterfield


R. W. Poplin and family of Cassville, were visiting their old home and friends, Sunday.

J. M. Gray was the proudest man around here Sunday. It is no wonder though, for his six sons and their wives and children made a home run on the old folks. To say a good time was had lightly expresses the idea. Mr. and Mrs. Gray have raised as fine a family of boys as Barry county has produced. After an all day's good time ye scribe and family dropped into extend congratulations and help relieve the table of its burden. All departed late in the day wishing these good people many such happy days.

Rock Springs


Mrs. Orville Roller was at home from Friday to Sunday evening. She reports her schools at Independence progressing nicely.

Madry


Wendell Williams, 13 year old son of E.W. Williams, took advantage of his father's absence on the 14th, and ran away from home. His mother started him to school in the morning but instead of going went to the road, disposed of his straw hat and pencil by the side of the road and wrote on the hat, "Good bye all. I will write." He then went to Joplin where he remained two days when he conclude he would be needed at home an started back. He got as far as Pierce City, where he was apprehended by the marshal and held until his father's arrival.

Ridgley - By R.C. Crane


Aretha, the bright little 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith departed this life Thursday evening, Aug. 23rd after a three weeks illness of typhoid fever. Besides a father and mother, she leaves three sisters and one brother. Her remains were taken to their former home at Lanigan, for interment. Her grandmother Smith of Lanigan, was with her when the end came. Her uncle Jack and aunt Angie Charles attended the funeral. Retha was a bright little girl and was loved by all who knew her an will be sadly missed by her friends and school mates. The bereaved parents have our sympathy.

Kate Birks is able to be about again.

Charlie Horner's little son is ill of fever.

Mary Arthur is very low of fever.

Pete Crabb is going to Okla., soon.

Mrs. Fannie Long of Lanigan, visited her brother Jim Smith, here last week.

Mrs. James Rains and sons Otis and Clovis have returned home from Arkansas. Her little son is quite ill of fever.

Joe Daughter of California, spent a few days with his sister Mrs. Nellie E. Crane and also visited his little son, John Maxwell, at the home of its grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Kersey, of exeter.

Shell Knob


The silver mine on Kings River is creating quite a lot of excitement. It is only a short distance from Bill Fancher's residence and is said to be very rich.

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ledgerwood is improving slowly.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker


Luther tennis and mother went to Kansas city where Mrs. Tennis will make an extended visit with a daughter.

Bud Day has bought Harve Poe's saw mill.

Washburn School district will furnish school books up to and including the sixth grade. School beginning next Monday.

Mrs. Blanche Paris was home Sunday. She began teaching last week.

Myers Neighborhood By Dr. N. H. Myers


We enjoyed a very pleasant visit with a former neighbor, Neil White, of the Hailey neighborhood, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. White formerly owned and operated the mill at Travers. He says every thing is prosperous with him. May success and happiness attend them through life, and may they enjoy eternal bliss in the life to come.

Neighborhood Notes


Cyril Williams and Miss Gladys Bevers, of the Mars Hill neighborhood, were married by Justice Hiram Hilton, Sunday. These young people have many friends who wish them well.

Miss Bonnie Evans of Elsey, was operated on last week for appendicitis. She is doing nicely. She is a daughter of the late Perry Evans and a niece of Mrs. Wm. Martin of this city.

The Crane Chronicle reports the loss of both feet by Winfred May, living south of Elsey, as a result of falling under a train. The shock was so great the little fellow died. He had attempted to hop the train.

S. J. Douthitt has been elected captain of the Pierce City Company of Home Guards.

The barn of August Brockschmidt of near Freistatt, was struck by lighting and burned, last week. Arnold Kaiser, who lives on the farm lost a horse and some oats.

Mark Ford Trial


The trial of J. M. Ford, charged with forging the names of Mr. and Mrs. George Swindle to some notes, will come up in Lawrence County circuit court, at Mt Vernon, which starts Sept 10. Ford was discharged on a similar charge in this county. The alleged crime was committed several years ago. Ford is out on bond.

Local And Personal


Mrs. Mattie Beasley and her daughter Miss Ruth of Purdy, visited their many friends in this city, this week.

Mrs. Lottie King an son Robert of Marshall, after a very pleasant visit with her brother W. T. Ayers and family in this city, returned home last week.

Tom Setzer of Exeter, has been appointed Frisco Agent at Butterfield. Tom has served his apprenticeship at Exeter, for several years and we believe he will make good.

Mrs. Horace Gardner and son Joe, of Monett, visited her mother Mrs. M. A. Galloway, relatives and friends in this city Tuesday and Wednesday. Her mother accompanied her home.

Mrs. Fanny Black and her sisters Misses Flora and Addie Edmondson, accompanied Edgar Evans to his home at Greenwood, Mo., Monday in his car to visit their sister, Mrs. Evans and family this week.

Marriage License


R. W. Holland, Durant, and Juda McCormack, Monett.

Allen Thomas and Effie Reed, Ridgley
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