Newspaper Files, Barry Co., MO

1919 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.
Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 6, 1919	Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 6, 1919
Frank Cox Writes Frank Cox writes the following letter from France where he is with the American army to J. B. Hopkins southeast of this city. Somewhere in France, Dec. 20, 1918 Kind Friend: I was glad to hear from you. I received your letter December 19. News from home is valued highly in France. I am getting along fine and am in good health. Will tell you something of my journey. Sailed May 19 and landed in Liverpool, England, saw some very rich country. Was a rest camp at Winchester for a few days and from there to South Hampton and crossed the Channel, June 5, and landed in France. The tours I was on were on were Alcase, Toul, Argonne and Verdun. Saw some pretty rocky times, worked day and night but never missed a meal alth. some of them were 48 hours apart. The main slogan was "Don't weaken". Will tell you more about it when I get back, which I hope will be before very long. I will then tell you my experience in this strudel?. I was on the Argonne front from last of September and in October. It certainly was some battle. I came out all O.K. I was camped and sleepy a few hours after the enemy took the back trail. In crossing the battlefield I saw some awful sights but stayed right on the job and did my duty and was in several close calls. God was with me. The war closed on the 11th month 11th day and at the 11th hour. I was lying on my blankets on a hill near Verdun when the last shot was fired. It seemed like the bottom had fallen out of the earth. I got a goodnight's sleep for there were no shells going over my head. I am getting the paper right along and have nothing to do but to read the news from Barry County. I do not know how long I will be here but will send you a telegram when I land in the states. I received my Christmas package and was sure tickled to get it. The boys in my section sure had a good Missouri smoke and the ___ articles were appreciated highly. A happy new year to all and give to all my best regards. Pvt. Frank Cox, Co. F 110 Am. train, A. E. F. France Mrs. Georgia Patton Dead Mrs. Georgia Trollinger Patton died at her home in Chickasha, Okla., Thursday, January 30, following an illness of about one year resulting from an operation for gall stones. She was about 30 years old. Her body, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. George Trollinger, and brother, John, was sent to Cassville for burial. The funeral conducted by Eld. J. S. McQueen, was held Monday afternoon and interment made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Patton was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Trollinger who lived in Cassville for ten years several years ago. She was married a few years ago to a railroad conducted in Oklahoma and had lived there since. She leaves her mother and one brother, John, of Oklahoma City. She was a niece of S. M. Trollinger of this city and of Thos. Trollinger of near Washburn. Elbert Chappell Dead Elbert Chappell, second youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. Ed Chappell of this city, died Thursday, January 30 at a hospital in Webb City, of tuberculosis. The funeral was held Friday and interment made Friday at Carterville by the side of his little child who died sometime ago. He leaves a wife who was with him and helped to care for him at the hospital where he had been for several months. Elbert was born and reared at Mano and his many friends at his old home will be grieved to learn of his death. E. W. Kinneman Dead It is reported that E. W. Kinneman died at his home near Springfield on January 6. News to this effect reached Cassville last week Mr. Kinneman was in the mercantile business in Cassville for several years until about one year ago when he closed out his business and traded his residence property here for a farm near Springfield on which he had since lived. He leaves wife but no children. P. P. Lewis Dead P. P. Lewis, who for many years has been a member of the state board of agriculture, and a part of that time president of the board, died last week at his home near St. Louis. Mr. Lewis was one of the state's foremost farmers. He visited Cassville a few years ago and spoke at the Reunion. Armal Riddle Dead Armal Riddle formerly of Jenkins, died Jan. 7, 1919, at Twin Falls, Idaho. His death was caused from appendicitis for which he had had two operations performed. Armal had gone to Idaho from Jenkins late in 1918 to make his future home and the news of his death came as a great shock to his host of friends and relatives of Barry County. He was born Dec. 28, 1895, died Jan. 7, 1919, being 24 years and 10 days old. He was married Nov. 8, 1914 to Miss Augusta Hemphill. He leaves wife, two children and mother all of Twin Falls and a sister, Mrs. Clifford Neill, of Jenkins besides a host of more distant relatives in this county to mourn his loss. Armal had lived in Barry county all of his life and no young man had a larger acquaintance of more friends than he. He will be missed by everybody in his community. He was laid to rest in the Twin Falls cemetery, Jan. 9, 1919. Funeral For Mrs. Boren Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Boren were held at the home in Cassville Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin of the Baptist Church of which Mrs. Boren had long been a member. Interment was made in the Horner cemetery southeast of Cassville by the side of her mother. Mamie Baird Boren was born southeast of this city, April 4, 1884. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baird who were for many years highly respected citizens of this community. Her mother was killed in a runaway near her home July 16, 1901. Her father died January 14, 1916, at Stotts City. She was married April 4, 1900 at Ennes, Tex., to Jesse Boren of that city. To them two children were born, Dorothy and Elizabeth, who are now 8 and 5 years old respectively. Mr. Boren was an employee of the Houston & Texas Central R. R. and in an accident on the road a few years ago was killed. Since Mr. Boren's death Mrs. Boren and little daughters have lived in Cassville. She was at the time of her death, as was stated in last week's REPUBLICAN, at Purdy with her only sister, Miss Myrtle Baird, who is a teacher in the Purdy school. Her body was brought to Cassville Wednesday evening. From childhood she had been a member of the Baptist church and was a woman of a cheerful and happy disposition. Her untimely death is mourned by a host of relatives and friends here where most of her life was spent. Petit Jury Drawn The county court drew the following names as members of the petit jury for the March term of the circuit court. J. L. Still, Ash township; Fred Combs, Butterfield; J. J. Muloski, Capps; J. A. Williams, Crane Creek; S. E. Autry, Corsicana; A. P. Bayless, Exeter; C. A. James, Flat Creek; W. H. Daugherty, Jenkins; Orville McCormack, Kings Prairie; J. U. Duncan, Liberty; W. T. McCormick, Monett; James Hemphill, McDonald; S.W. Blythe, Mountain; Henry Beeson, Mineral; R. A. Ellis, Ozark; J. F. Hutchens, Pioneer; E. J. Osburn, Pleasant Ridge; C. E. Henderson, Purdy; O. W. Stever, Roaring River; G. W. Willis, Shell Knob; J. H. Murry, Sugar Creek; A. J. Hopkins, Washburn; T. O. Hood, White River; George Howard, Wheaton. Licenses To Wed Ray Swindle, 34, Purdy & Cora Atnip, 20, Purdy Gilbert Thompson, 24, Monett & Inez Douglas, 22, Monett Trudy Stapleton, Seligman & Jesse Beaver, Seligman Sanford Cooper, Monett & Catherine Fretwell, Monett	Personal And Local E. Williamson received word a few days ago that his brother, M. B. Williamson, of Blonson, Kan., was dangerously ill as a result of a fall. His brother is 86 years old and has lived where he now lives for fifty years. Mrs. C. H. Hadley and son, Brice, are visiting rev. and Mrs. E. W. Love at Joplin. Miss Florence George will leave within a few days for Okmulgee, Okla., where she has a position offered her. Ewing McClure has been dangerously ill at his home near the Vanzandt school house, southwest of Cassville five miles. The Mill & Power Co. has put a concrete floor in the building formerly used as the Hutchens garage and will use the building for a garage. John and Joe Rausch who lived in the North part of the county, died lately within a few days of each other. Both left large families of small children. Miss Ima White entertained a number of her young lady and young gentlemen friends at her home Tuesday evening in honor of her friend, Charles Ward, a soldier boy from Camp Bowie, Texas. D. L. Cox east of town was in Cassville Saturday and able to walk about by the use of crutches. A few weeks ago he had a leg broken in a runaway. M. B. Babb received a letter Friday from his son, Bernard, saying that he was in Germany with the army of occupation. He wrote that John Babb is still in France. Frank Wilmouth of the Gunter locality who was under bond for felonious assault was brought to the county jail on Wednesday of last week as his bondsmen asked to be released. John P. Boren and J. V. Gillmore of Ennes, Texas, attended the funeral of Mrs. Mamie Boren Friday. Mr. Boren is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Mamie Boren and Mr. Gillmore is a brother-in-law of Mr. Boren. Charles Edie of Mano and Leonard Wisely northeast of Cassville returned home Tuesday of last week from Camp Funston where they were trained for the military service as members of the Tenth Division. John Bryant received a letter Friday from his son, Willie, who was with the 88th Division in France, saying that they were due to sail for the United States on January 29. The letter was dated January 13. Miss Fredelene Bennington returned to Springfield Friday to assume her studies in the Springfield Business College. She had been at home for two weeks on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. F. W. Bennington. Royce Stubblefield, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stubblefield southwest of this city, returned from Camp Funston, Wednesday of last week, having been discharged from the military service. Nearly all of the boys at Camp Funston who constituted the tenth division are now at home. Lloyd Keith east of town, received letters from his sons, Lloyd and Horace the latter part of last week. They were both well and contented with their work with American forces in Europe. Lloyd who was for a time with the 89th Division which is made up largely of Missouri and Kansas troops. The 35th lost very heavily in the battle of the Argonne forest. J. B. Hanes received a letter Friday from his son, Lester, who is with the famous 35th Division in France. Lester wrote that Ralph Hawk who is with him had lately undergone an operation for appendicitis but was getting along fine and as soon as he became stronger he would be sent home. Lester said he did not know when he would get to come home. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Hug Brixey, Saturday, Feb. 1, a son. Miss Pearl Davis of Iona, S. D. is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Guy Isbell. Miss Frances Wright of Springfield spent the week end with her sister, Miss Louise, a teacher in the Cassville High School. Mrs. James Trolinger of Wagoner, Okla., arrived Thursday of last week for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Houston. John Mulkey who lives east of Monett, lost a large barn by fire early Sunday morning. In addition to the barn, a large quantity of feed, harness, implements and four head of horses were burned. Mr. Mulkey was in Springfield at the time to have his eyes treated. The barn had not been built many years and unless well insured the loss will be heavy. The preliminary hearing of Tom Linley, Ben Johnson and Virgil Arnold who were charged with gambling was held Saturday afternoon in S. R. Reynolds' court. The men were acquitted. The case of the State vs. Gilbert Cobb was tried by a jury in S. R. Reynolds' court Saturday. He was charged with larceny and was acquitted. Austin Bower, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bower, has returned from the Great Lakes Naval training camp having received his discharge. George Gemmecke of Seligman was in Cassville Saturday. He spent a part of last week with his sister, Mrs. T. H. B. Smith, west of Exeter. Chas. A. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Alsie Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Mase Gurley, Joe Gurley and John Balmas of Purdy attended the funeral of Miss Ruth Beasley Sunday afternoon. The body of Miss Ruth Beasley accompanied by her mother and a nephew of Springdale, Ark., arrived in Cassville, Saturday evening. It was taken to the Beasley home. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church South at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Denton R. Woods of Monett and interment made on the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. A large crowd of grieved friends who had known Miss Ruth all her life attended the funeral. Nicholas Wolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wolfe, who has seen some hard fighting overseas, arrived home Sunday, having received his discharge from the army. Nicholas was in a draft contingent from Lawrence county and was in the 89th division. He was wounded in action, but has completely recovered. Monett Times Butterfield Uncle Charley Fain is very feeble at present. Miss Columbia Gentry was visiting her uncle, Tom Ferguson, at Purdy last week. Union Valley Mrs. Mable Still and children of near Cassville spent part of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cole. Clyde Palmer of Wichita, Kans., spent last week with his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Palmer. Pleasant Ridge Dave Calton received a message from Crane Friday that his sister was seriously ill. Frank Seth died at his home in Arizona, Jan. 19, and was buried at the Calton Cemetery Wednesday, Jan. 29?. He was a brother of Mrs. Ethel Marbut. John Rausch died last Saturday week and was buried Monday. Four days later his brother, Joe was buried. They both have a wife and several little children. Willow Branch Volley Doty preached at Lone Elm Sunday night. The news reached here Monday that Mrs. Jas. Bruce died at her home in Joplin, Sunday night of influenza. Also her husband and one child are not expected to live. The other child also has it. Mrs. Bruce is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stockton of Lone Elm. Mrs. Stockton left Friday night for Joplin. Robert Clemen's went Monday. New Site Mrs. Alice J. Fleetwood and two granddaughters, Alice and Edith visited with C. W. Fleetwood's of Newton County Saturday and Sunday. Ennis Wormington is reported quite ill with flu. William Wimsatt has moved back to the farm from Monett. Star City Spelling at Victory every Wednesday night. Washburn Prairie Miss Bertha Hurd who is teaching at Exeter spent the week-end with homefolks. Rock Springs W. L. Henry, Sally Davis and Simp Anderson are putting in new phones. Arthur Pearson has moved from near Hurd, Ark., to Simp Anderson's farm in this section. New Salem Willie Etchason who has been in on a furlough visiting relatives will return Tuesday to Hampton Roads, Va., where he has been stationed in the navy service. Sunnyside Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wilson arrived at Seligman Tuesday with their little daughter who died at Tar River Sunday. She was laid to rest in the Bayless cemetery, Wednesday. The birthday dinner which was given in honor of Cynthia Still Thursday was enjoyed by all. Aunt Cynthia, as she is known, was 83 years old. Velma Reid received a letter from her brother who is in the hospital at Fort Riley. He says he thinks he will be discharged any day. Shady Grove Coleman McNally is on the sick list. Arnhart Homer Terry has moved his saw mill to John Bibb place. We are glad to see Hershel Miller and the other Barry County boys back from the training camp. Noel McCormick has retuned from the training camp. Calvin Lasley is home from the navy. Clark Several went to the surprise party at Charles Jeffries as his son, Norris has just returned home from the Navy. Pleasant Valley Fred Grey of Oklahoma is visiting his sister, Mrs. Will Johnson. Oak Ridge Riley Brown who has been living at Whitten, Ark., for the last year came in with his family last week and will be at home on his place in Hungry Hollow. Well they will come back welcome. Some of the boys drop in every few days. Homer Boyer? and Henry Wisley came in last week. Surely all will be glad when all the boys get home. Some of them are sure needed at home now to commence spring works. Forest Grove Monroe Whittington and wife are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs. Henry Beeson has been quite sick for a few days. Lower Gunter Uncle Jim Pennel is seriously ill at this writing.

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