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| Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1919 | Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1919 |
Will BurchWilliam Holland Burch died at the home known as the Karns farm between Cato and Hailey, Jan. 1, 1919. He was born in Carthage, Nov. 12, 1881. With his mother, Mrs. Karns he moved to Barry County in 1895, they located on the old Ben Purdom farm. There he grew to manhood. At the age of 17 years he confessed a hope in Christ, uniting with the Missionary Baptist church. In 1907 he became a member of the Church of God, known also as the Apostolic faith. He remained a faithful member until death. He was married to Anna Stockton Eubanks, Aug. 13, 1908. To them five children were born, four of whom are living. He had been afflicted with miner's consumption and had been bedfast about 3 months and was a patient suffer until death. The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. Henson at the home on Jan. 2. Interment was in the McKinney cemetery. In addition to his wife and children he leaves mother, three brothers; Grover, Claud and Frank and two sisters, Mrs. Pansy Owens and Mrs. Lena Russell. Soldier Boy Endorsees Work of County Superintendent
Will Bryant who is in service with the American Expeditionary Forces in France writes the following letter to County Superintendent Hankins: France, Dec. 21, 1918 Sup. W. E. Hankins, Cassville, Mo., My Dear Mr. Hankins: As I have some time off I will write you a few lines. I have thought of you and of the schools of Barry County often since I left. You know my interests have always been in the school work. I have always felt that we had the best line up of school work in Barry County that could be found in the state, and I am hoping that it will continue so. I am sure that there is much credit due you for the high standard of excellency that our schools have reached. I do not fear but that they will remain as they are, but will continue to grow better as long as they are under your supervision, but I realize that next spring is the time to elect a superintendent. I am hoping that I may be able to return to Old Barry in time to once more cast a vote for you and for the interest of the schools of our county. I want to take up the teaching profession again; when I return, and would be especially glad to teach again under your supervision. I feel confident that the people of Barry County appreciate your work and efforts enough to return you to office without any opposition. Everything is moving along fine here. I am feeling good. We are having some warm weather, but it is a little cooler today. I would like to be with you again at some of those big dinners. With best wishes for your continued success, I am, Pvt. Wm. Bryant, Bat. E. 339th Field Artillery, A. E. F., France Put One Over On Their Friends
Hon. Uel Williams representative from Barry county, went to Jefferson City last Sunday to attend the his duties in the legislature and on Wednesday after, wired Mrs. Williams, who everyone including her and his parents, thought was Miss Opal Curry, to reveal the secret and "come on". The secret was that Mr. and Mrs. Williams had been married for a month or more but had succeeded in keeping the fact a profound secret. It is understood that Mrs. Williams will act as clerk in the legislature, and since she has kept her marriage a secret for so long should develop into a first class politician. Here's to the bride and groom. Crane Chronicle Barry County Boys From France
The daily papers are authority for the information that a part of the 88th division which has been in France was due to land in New York the first of this week on the return trip home. Among the units mentioned to the return this week was 339th field artillery. In this are Willie Bryant of this city and Dan B. Meador of Monett and a few other Barry county boys whose names the REPUBLICAN does not have. Monett Business Man Honored
Henry Fly of the Davis & Chapell Hardware Co., at Monett was elected a member of the board of directors The Western Retail Implement Vehicle and Hardware Association, which held its annual meeting at Kansas City last week. Mr. Fly is recognized as one of the leading hardware men in this county and the honor was not undeservedly conferred. A Stabbing Affair
Harley Leake was dangerously wounded by a stab in the neck with a knife at an early hour Sunday morning at the Frisco Hotel in Monett. Leake is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leake of Tulsa, Okla., but formerly of Monett. A Frisco brakeman by the name of Harold Salmon is accused with the crime and is under a $2,500 bond for his appearance. The preliminary hearing is to be held in Monett Monday, January 27. The altercation is said to have come up over the order for something to eat. The order was given by Salmon. Dr. L. H. Ferguson was called and pronounced the wound serious. At last report Leake was still alive. Aaron Long Dead
News reached Cassville Saturday that Aaron Long, a former citizen of Barry County and also of Cassville, had died that day at his home at Galena, Kan. The funeral was held Saturday. Mr. Long had been in very poor health for several years. When in Cassville a few months ago he appeared to be rapidly declining. He leaves a wife, four daughters; Mrs. Dow More, Mrs. Penn Moore, Mrs. Will Hemphill, Miss Lena Long and two sons, George and Charles. The family formerly lived near McDowell and for a few years lived in Cassville where they were in business. Mr. Long was a splendid citizen and a man well liked by everybody who knew him. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of this city. George Griffin, Sr. Dead
George Griffin died at his home in Okmulgee, Okla., Saturday evening, January, 18, following an illness of two or three years. His relatives and friends in Cassville knew of his failing health and that his condition was dangerous and were not surprised at the news of his death. He spent several weeks here last summer with his daughter and son and at that time was merely able to be up most of the time. The funeral was held at Okmulgee. He leaves wife and two children, Mrs. C. C. Chandler of this city and George Jr. of Okmulgee. The family lived in Cassville for several years coming here from Iowa, and have a host of friends who were grieved to learn of his death. Docket of Probate Court
Of Barry County For February term, 1919 First day, Monday, Feb 10 Allsbrook, Retta, dec'd., R. R. McCormick, Admr. Andrews, Archie, minor, S. T. Clutter, G. & O. Abood. Dora, dec'd, H. I. Bradford, Ex. Barcus, J. C., dec'd, T. S. Frost, Admr. Boralin, John, minor, Jno. P. S. Plancheon, G. & C. Brendlinger, Wm., dec'd, J. E. Brendlinger, Admr. Brattin, J. O., dec'd, H. P. Sons, Admr. Beaty, Glenn T., minor, James Mansfield, Curator Brattin, Nellie, insane, Lorena Marquarlt, Guardian Bond, Victoria, Mark Bond, Admr. Catron, Frances et al, minors, Mattie McQueen, G. & C. Second Day, Tuesday, Feb. 11
Channell, Kesian, dec'd. Martha Combs, Admx. Case, Jerley et al, minors, E. S. Case Curator Day, Mary M., dec'd, Emory Smith, Admr. Flaherty, Mary, dec'd, John Flaherty, Admr. Gleason, Eliza, dec'd, J. S. McQueen, Admr. Gowan, B. A., dec'd, W. B. Gowan, Admr. Groskoski, Joseph, dec'd, John Moleski, Admr. Greathouse, John W., minor, George Greathouse, G. & C. George, Mary O., minor, C. C. Chandler, G. & C. Holt, Daisy, Insane, Harry Etter, Trustee Hudson, Clarence, minor, D. F. Hudson, G. & C. Hilton, Susie et al, minors, Mary E. Hilton, G. & C. Third Day, Wednesday, Feb. 12
Hurt, Wm. Henry, dec'd, H. A. Gardener, Admr. Holman, W. H., dec'd, E. B. Holman, Admr. Harter, Cletus, minor, Harve Harter, G. & C. Hemphill, Charley, minor, L. A. Hemphill, G. & C. James, William J., dec'd. Sarah J. James, Ext'x. Johnston, Cora M., minor, C. W. Johnston, G. & C. King, Estle D. et al, minors, H. B. Westenhaver, G. & C. Lowder, J. E., dec'd, Elsie Lowder, Admx. Lewis, William, dec'd, W. S. Lewis, Admr. McKinney, E. M., dec'd., W. C. Potter, Admr. Martin, J. W., dec'd., James H. McCary, Admr. McCary, John T., dec'd., Cam McCary, Admr. Messer, Maco, minor, Mary P. Messer, G. & C. Fourth Day, Thursday, Feb. 13
Mikeman, Irene et al, minors, Allie Mikeman, G. & C. Noble, Wm., dec'd, James Johnston, Ex. Plancheon, Gilbert C., dec'd, John P. S. Plancheon, Ex. Rogers, Loren et al; minors, J. C. Stamps, G. & C. Roark, Martin, dec'd., Thos. J. Roark, Admr. Richardson, D. F., dec'd., Zeb Cochran, Admr. Reardon, Stephen, dec'd, Kate Reardon, Extr. Roller, P. E., dec'd., W. L. Woodruff, Admr. Rickman, Sarah A., dec'd., Jane S. Rickman, Admr. Stinnett, J. R., dec'd., E. R. Stinnett, Admr. Storck, Hilda et al, minors, Fred Hanke, G. & C. Fifth Day, Friday, Feb. 14
St. Clair, Docisa J., dec'd., W. F. St Clair, Admr. Sturgis, Ella, dec'd., N. Sturgis, Admr. Stippe, J. dec'd., Alex Renski, Admr. Sapp, Dewey, minor, W. A. Sapp, G. & C. Swertfeger, August, dec'd., William Swertfeger, Admr. Tranthom, M. O., dec'd., R. J. Tranthom, Admr. Vanzandt, Amos et al, minors, T. N. Galyen, G. & C. Wimsatt, Amanda, minor, G. M. Wimsatt, G. & C. Wilson, Wayne et al, minors, J. L. Wilson, G. & C. Williams, C. C. dec'd., S. A. Chappell, Admr. Welch, W. O., dec'd, Pearl Welch, Adm'x. Williams, Bertram, minor, C. E. Williams, G. & C. J. R. Wallen, Judge of Probate. Licenses to Wed
Henry Stringer, 32, Eagle Rock & Julia Cooper, 22, Eagle Rock Evert Hoog, Washburn & Lillie Kyle, Exeter Otis Doty, Afton, Okla. & Virginia Wilcox, 19, Springfield |
Personal And Local
Miss Fredelene Bennington came home from Springfield Thursday on account of the sickness of her mother, Mrs. F. W. Bennington. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hub Sands, east of Cassville, January 20, a son. Miss Lottie Reese is spending the week with her grandmother, Mrs. Jefferies at Monett. J. B. Curd of Stone county was in Cassville Sunday and Monday. Mr. Curd bought the James Wilson farm one year ago at the mouth of James river and is farming on a large scale. The county court was called into session Tuesday to pass upon the sanity of Matt Sullivan of Washburn and Chas. Bush of Monett. The men were adjudged insane and ordered sent for treatment to the state asylum at Nevada. Sheriff Houston and Burl Reed went to Nevada Tuesday night to take Mat Sullivan and Chas. Bush to the asylum for treatment. Wm. Houston received word the first of the week that Mrs. Ben McNeil, a sister of Mrs. Houston, was in a critical condition at their home at Kimberly, Idaho. Her health has been poor for sometime. J. E. Nobel who has been operating a barber shop in Cassville for the past few months, has traded the shop to Wm. Houston for some restaurant fixtures which Houston owned at Monett. Isaac Hutchens is in charge of the barber shop at the present. Mrs. Lizzie McAllister of Washington, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Ault, and her sister, Mrs. C. N. Jayne, on Washburn Prairie and relatives at Purdy. Olan Smith of the Hailey locality has returned from France. He was in some of the last big battles of the war but was not wounded. One of the famous battles in which young Smith had part was the battle of the Argonne. In a letter from officers at Van Buren, Ark., Sheriff Houston was informed that George Agen who was associated with the Tash boys in the jail escaped here last summer had been arrested there upon a charge of robbery but had broken jail there. Agen was charged here with carrying concealed weapons. Mrs. Lucy Landis visited with her brother, Aubrey, at West Plains the first of last week. Harry Horine, one of Cassville's highly esteemed citizens, is not improving as his friends would like to have him. Albert Taylor returned last week from Michigan where he was stationed while in the military service after leaving Camp Dodge. W. C. Cooper returned Saturday from Coffeyville, Kan., where he had been for three weeks with his son, Perry, who had been dangerously ill of appendicitis. He was operated upon and is now getting along fine. Mrs. Wm. Houston who has been at Wagoner, Okla., attending her daughter, Mrs. James Trolinger, who has been ill of influenza, writes that he is now recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Will Meador of Monett motored to Cassville Wednesday of last week to attend the funeral of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ryan south of town. Arthur Salyer returned last week from Camp Bliss at El Paso, Tex., where he had been in the military service. He is looking fine and says that he enjoyed his experience in the service of Uncle Sam. Mrs. Walter Morgan died two weeks ago of lung trouble. She had been in Colorado for sometime for the benefit of her health. Mrs. Morgan was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gass Cox of near Seneca and lived with a girl east of this city. For a number of years the family has lived in Newton County. Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Edger left last week for their new home four miles north of Springfield. They leave many friends here who regret very much to see them leave the county. They are excellent people and the county is the loser when such people leave us. Cleo Wilder of Exeter has bought the Doyal & Stith Stock of groceries at Exeter and has taken charge of the business. The store is located in the new brick building south of the Kersey store and is a good location. Jacob Majors of Pierce City was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon when he took hold of an electric wire that had become entangled in a tree which he had cut down. Majors was 28 years old. He leaves wife and six children. He was a son of Elbert Majors and was born and reared in Pierce City. C. R. and Will Daniels of Wheaton motored to Cassville Wednesday, C.R. is a member of the produce firm of Payne & Daniels. Will is a teacher and has just been discharged from the military service. He has been employed to teach in the Wheaton school as assistant principal and begins his work this week. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Smith of Tulsa, Okla., and Elsie Smith of Purdy visited Mr. and Mrs. Emory Smith the first of the week. Elsie has lately been discharged from the military service. J. B. Hopkins reports the birth of a daughter at his home southwest of this city on January 8. Mrs. P. O. Snyder, an old and highly respected citizen of the north part of this county and of the city of Monett in late years, died at her home in Monett, January 12. She was a sister of W. A. Niskern. The family came to this county in 1867. She was the mother of 11 children only two of whom are living, Frank Snyder and Mrs. Laverne Harrod. Forest Grove
Born to Hub Sands and wife, Jan. 20, a son. Mrs. Sands is at the home of her parents. Some of the Tom Luney's, also U.S. Braught's have the flu. Monett
E. E. Meador and his sister, Mrs. Effie Hudson, have gone to Muskogee and Morris, Okla., on business. Henry Badger has returned from overseas and is now at Camp Dodge, Ia., waiting to be mustered out. He was in the field artillery in the 88th division. Roaring Spring
Mr. Berryhill is doing a lot of work with his sawmill. S. D. Elting has hauled a nice lot of walnut logs to the sawmill. J. M. Brewer's have the flu. Along Route 4
Will Henbest is reported sick with the flu. Mary Dunlap of Sarcoxie who has been staying at Leonard Hankins for several weeks went home last Saturday. L. A. Bayless attended W. O. W. Lodge at Butterfield last Saturday night. Jack Harvey rode the goat. We don't see how Jack could get in a woodman lodge for he said he was tired of working in the timber. Rocky Comfort
John Kirk died at his home four miles southwest of town Thursday morning of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Carlin of Monett. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Patterson and little son, Loyd John R., of near Powell visited Mrs. M. J. Patterson an children Wednesday. Mrs. Edgar Freeman and son, Carl, of Joplin are visiting relatives and friends here at present. Mrs. Otis Gentry has the flu. Miss Fannie Sears is quite sick with the flu at present. The F. A. Lamberson family is about over a recent attack of the flu. Oak Ridge
James Cooper is helping Evan Shore of Cassville fix his building preparatory to putting in a grocery store. The four days old babe of Jake Oxford and wife of Kings River was buried at Sparks Monday. Short services were conducted by Frank Reynolds. Robert Black, wife and babe of Monett came down Sunday to bring his brother, Truman Hankins, who had been discharged from the army and to visit his mother, Mrs. W. S. Hankins, returning Monday. On account of shortage of money our school will close Friday. The flu has almost ruined our schools and teachers realize it as well as patrons and scholars. Miss Maye Coones our teacher has done well considering the time she has taught and wish her success. Some changes in our part: Geo. Hobbs moved on Fred Williamson's place, R. M. Brandon moved on his Pasley place, Ed Allison moved on the place vacated by Brandon and Cloe Nickle on the place vacated by Allison. Frank Reynolds baptized Naomi Nickle at the ford at the mouth of Hungry Hollow Sunday. Slayton Hankins, nephew of W. S. Hankins, is at hospital at Fort Sam Houston, Tex., and his father, M. M. Hankins of Quanah, Texas writes W. S. that the ball wounded the leg so he can't use his toes and will be a cripple, but is getting along fairly well. Gunter
A message from Monett Friday informed M. G. Terry that his son, Arthur, of that place has pneumonia. Uncle James Pennel is reported to be very bad this morning, Monday. The peanut party at F. S. Whittington's Saturday night was largely attended. There was music furnished and old fashioned games were played. At a late hour the hostess served lunch to all present and all departed wishing Mr. Whittington and family many more occasions. Munsey
J. T. Prier has sold several ton of alfalfa hay this winter. Jim Payton and wife have moved on C. C. Cornell's place. Tobe James and family have moved to the Flat Woods. Line
Paul Lear who has been in the Navy, has his discharge and is home again. Our mail carrier, who has been at Camp Bowie for some time is back on the route again. Exeter
Born to Frank Reno and wife, Jan. 16, a baby boy. We understand Cleo Wilder has purchased the Doyel & Stith stock of groceries and will take charge of it Monday. Washburn Prairie
Ilus Ball of Eagle Rock visited his sister, Mrs. Ella Brewer, and family Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie McCallister of Washington, Mo., visited last week with her brother and sister, W. B. Roller and Mrs. Vannie Jayne and families. She went from here to Cassville to see her sister, Mrs. J. C. Ault. Denzil Reese was discharged from army service at Camp Funston and returned home last Thursday. Miss Pauline Varner is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. B. Stubblefield, and family of Mano. New Salem
We extend congratulations to F. A. Meador and wife. May their journey through life be happy and prosperous. Miss Esie Beaver is staying at Cassville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Talbert who we understand are sick with the influenza. Clyde Dabbs who has been at Springfield sick with the flu is now at home again. He will remain at home until able to return to school. Mrs. Mike Stout and children are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Trimble, while Mike is in Oklahoma looking out a location. They contemplate moving there. Wm. Russell had the misfortune last Thursday of cutting one leg very badly while making ties. The physician was called and after taking a few stitches dressed the wound. The last word received he was doing very well. Oel Skelton of Washburn visited Saturday night with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. General Brixey. Sunnyside
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hall and son, Carl, of Garfield, visited with home folks Sunday. Velma Reed is reported to be on the sick list. New Site
Other cases of flu in our neighborhood. Mrs. Jim Seamster and four children are sick. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wimsatt have been visiting for the past week with their brother, Eugene Wimsatt. Sanders Higgins came home last week from Camp Green Leaf, Georgia, to stay. Welcome home, Sanders. William Banks, youngest son of Mrs. M. C. Banks, has undergone an operation at Springfield for appendicitis. Dr. Russell of Monett accompanied him. He said Will stood the operation fine and was doing well when he left him. Pleasant Valley
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Decocq visited with her mother, Mrs. Gravitt, Sunday. Mr. Cheesms is gradually getting weaker. The cannot be very far away. Miss Katherine Lamar visited her cousin, Miss Lela Edwards, Saturday and Sunday. Pleasant Ridge
Ray Black is in on a few days furlough from Camp Funston and Loy Black who is working at Kansas City come home with him. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Black, Jan. 8, a girl. Floyd Calton and wife left Saturday night for North Missouri where he has a position. Willow Branch
Our school has been closed for two weeks on account of our teacher's eyes troubling him. Fred McPhail and sister of Cedar Bluff visited at R.D. Bolin's Friday night. Miss Alice Bolin accompanied the home for a short visit. Willard Roark came in last week from the training camp. He is looking fine, having gained about forty pounds in weight. Elbert Stockton and family, R. D. Bolin's and Mrs. Carrie Hilton attended the funeral of little Geo. Stockton Saturday. |
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