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, April 10, 1919	Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 10, 1919
Letter From France The following letter was received by Miss Emma Stubblefield, south of Cassville, from her cousin, John Henbest, of Fayetteville, Ark. I have been sick for two weeks. I had been on leave and was reporting back to my regiment when I was taken sick. I certainly had a grand time on my leave. Just think of a soldier over here getting to sleep on a real bed. Well, that is one reason why I enjoyed myself so much. I spent 8 days in Niemes which is one of the historical cities in France. I also went down to the Mediterranean sea. Now I have one more place to visit before I am ready to start back to God's county and that is Paris. At this time I am in the Alps near the Switzerland border. The country is beautiful and the soil is very fertile. It gets cold here and the snow is often three and four feet deep. It rains a great deal. I'll be glad when the orders come to leave for this is so different to what I have always been used to. There are fine looking girls over here but an American girl for me. Some of the boys are marrying while here. I am getting so I can understand this Frog language very well but cannot speak much of it. It seems that the French seldom drink water? What would you think of the American girls drinking strong drinks. We certainly should be proud of our country for everything is so far ahead of what it is in France. The streets in the cities are very narrow and the accommodations on the trains are very very poor. The first class coaches in this country are just about like the caboose on a train in the United States. We sailed from the United States Aug. 31 and landed at Brest, France, Sept 7. We came over on the German vessel Vauterland but its name was changed with the Unites States took it over and it is now called the Leviathan. It is the largest vessel in the world. There were 15000 soldiers, 300 sailors and 500 nurses on board. It has seventeen decks and was just like a large crowed city. I was lost several times on it. Convoys and sub-marine chasers protected the vessel on the trip. The vessel was armed with 17 large guns which were fired several times on the trip but we never knew what at. Brest is one place that I never want to see again. It's just like a hog pen. I will wait till I see you to tell you more about it. We are now located in some of the best barracks in France. They are two story stone buildings. Our regiment is holding a school for officers and are making a manual for a motorized artillery. It is the only fully equipped motorized outfit in the U. S. Army. I sure am anxious to get back home. I feel like I have done my part and want to get back. Sergt. John Henbest, "B" Bat. 142 F. A. A. P. O. 704, A. E. F. Good Citizen Passes Away W. H. Barcus, one of this county's old and highly respected citizens passed away at his home near this city, Saturday evening, April 5, following an illness of several days, at the age of 78 years. He had been failing in health for sometime and soon after taking his bed about two weeks ago pneumonia set up and his physician then gave up all hope of his recovery. The funeral services were held from the Baptist church in this city of which he was a member, Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Will Ireland, the pastor. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. William Henry Barcus was born in Franklin County, Ind., April 18, 1840. There he grew to manhood. When the Civil War came up he offered his services to the cause of the Union and served until its close, first in the 60th Indiana Infantry, and later in the 8th Iowa Cavalry. He was promoted for his excellent record as a soldier until he became First Lieut. of his company. About thirty years ago he came to this county and located near Seligman. Later he moved to Nebraska but returned to his county some twelve years ago and has lived near Cassville since. He was twice married. Of the first marriage two children were born, one of whom, W. A. Barcus of Blue Hill, Neb., is living. There are six children of the second marriage, all at home. In addition to wife and six children, he leaves four brothers, Warner of Indiana, Leban of Claremore, Okla., Freeman of Washington and Eli of Rockville, Ill, and one sister, Mollie Barcus of Danville, Ind. Warner and Leban Barcus attended the funeral. Mr. Barcus was a splendid man and citizen. He was held in high regard by his neighbors and acquaintances wherever he had lived. As an evidence of his standing and the confidence in his honor and integrity he was elected while living in Nebraska as Judge of the probate court. For many years he had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Former Citizen Dies William Montgomery died at his home in Fairland, Okla., Friday, April 4, of Bright's disease, at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 4 days. He had been confined to his home for about two years and had suffered from the disease which cased his death about eight years. His body was brought to Washburn Sunday. The funeral services were held at the Truelove church north of Washburn Monday afternoon and interment made in the cemetery nearby. William B. Montgomery was born on Washburn Prairie in 1859. He was a son of the late John Montgomery, one of the pioneers of Barry county. He lived in this county near Washburn all of his life until 1907 when he and his family moved to Okla. Before moving to Oklahoma he owned and lived on the farm where Keet LeCompte now lives. He was well and favorably know in that part of the county and his many friends were grieved to hear of his death. He leaves a wife and four children. Thomas Raines Dead Thomas Raines died at his home in Purdy Saturday evening, April 5, following a lingering illness of several weeks. Mr. Raines was a man of vigorous health until about two years ago when he was stricken by paralysis. For several months he had been almost helpless and for the past three or four weeks he had failed rapidly. He was in his 76th year. He came to Barry County about 20 years ago and located at Purdy where he had since lived. For several years he was engaged in the furniture business at Purdy. About two years ago he and his son, Herman, sold their furniture business and he retired from active life. Thomas Raines was a good citizen and had made many close friends in Purdy and community. Funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A large crowd assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to a neighbor and friend. The religious services were conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight and the Purdy lodge of the I. O. O. F. gave its beautiful and impressive funeral service at the grave. Mr. Raines had been an odd fellow for 55 years and was a charter member of the encampment branch of the order at Clinton, Mo., where he lived before he moved to Purdy. He leaves wife and an only child, Herman Raines, of Monett. Cassville To Have Ball Team Cassville is to have a base ball team this summer. R. H. Barber is heading the organization and is receiving liberal financial support from the business men. Grounds have been rented of J. M. Bower in north part of town and practice will begin at once. An arrangement has been made that the games are to be Saturday afternoon games and none on Sunday. Teachers Employed County Superintendent Hankins reports the following teachers employed up to Monday, for the coming school year in the rural schools: Mrs. J. H. Banks, Walnut Grove; Opal Moore, Hope Dale; A. E. Woods, Marbut; E. R. Periman, Jenkins; John Phillips, Cross Hollows; Winnie Mattox, McDowell; Mrs. Sallie Brite, Cedar Bluff; Oscar Prier, Sparks; John Hankins and daughter, Mary, Gunter; Grover Loftin and wife, Arnhart; Dale Bayless, Long; Marvel Baldwin and Ulah Hankins, Butterfield; Fred McPhall, Victory; Otis Packwood, Oklahoma; James Sapp, Independence; F. A. Freeze, Doss; Will Lathim, House; Willie Bryant, Stony Point; Ethel Coones, Shady Grove; Lara Brown, Quaker; Goebel Ray, Black; Nanah Hopkins, Mt Sinai; Carrie Hankins, Forest Grove; Alta Loftin, Gaddis; Clyde Cooper, Fairview; Thomas Reynolds, Vanzandt; Maurce Skelton, Carter; Farmer Ennes, Horner; T. J. Hodge, Pasley; W. A. Farley, Wayne; Nina Bowman, Twinn Spring; Mrs. Pruda Carter, Swindle College. Mr. and Mrs. N. R. England have been employed again at Exeter. Licenses to wed C. W. Eden, 68, Cassville & May Tate, 50, Cassville Roger Davis, 22, Washburn & Ophelia Northcutt, 23, Washburn	Personal And Local Lee Chapman who has been for awhile at the Mt. Vernon Sanitarium for treatment is reported to be very low of tuberculosis. Frank Stumpff assisted in the erection of a monument at the grave of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary McClure, at the Mineral Springs cemetery the first of the week. Mrs. Mary Brown one of the grade teachers in the Cassville school has been sick this week. She was not able to teach Wednesday and Mrs. W. A. Wear is teaching in her place. Miss Eva Swindle visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Swindle, Sunday. Smallpox is getting pretty badly scattered over the county. Cassville has had a few cases, Monett quite a number of cases and Jenkins a few cases. Other counties are reported to have a number of cases. It is in a very light form. S. T. Ledgerwood of Oilton, Okla., who visited at Shell Knob last week was here Saturday on his way home. He was accompanied by his father, Wm. Ledgerwood. S.T. is in the mercantile business at Oilton and sys he has a fine business. Drexel Atkisson, so of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Atkisson of near Aurora, has been discharged from the army service and has accepted a position with the Gulick store at Monett. He and Mrs. Atkisson were last week getting ready to move to Monett. J. O. Ellis, of near Crane died March 28, of tuberculosis, age 47 years. Mr. Ellis was born near Madry and lived in the northeast part of Barry county and at Galena and Crane, Stone County all of his life. He taught school a number of years and had been in business at Flat Creek and at Galena. He was an excellent and an enterprising citizen. He leaves wife and five children. Thos. J. Hodge has been employed to teach the Pasley school for the coming year. Mr. Hodge has taught at Pasley before and is one of the county's best teachers. He is to receive a salary of $80 per month. Don Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Murphy northeast of this city, has been discharged from the naval service and has returned home. Don made a number of trips across the Atlantic and had many experiences which he values highly. Mrs. S. W. Chandler returned Sunday from an extended visit with their daughter, Mrs. George Griffin, at Okmulgee and a short visit with her brother, W. D. McClure, at Claremore, Okla. Judge Wallen was appointed R. A. Ellis as administrator of the estate of Margaret Gardener deceased. Warren Barcus of Indiana was called here last week by the dangerous illness of his brother, W. H. Barcus, who died Saturday. Rev. J. T. Brattin was called Friday afternoon to Muncey Chapel north of Wheaton to conduct the funeral of a little child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis of that locality. Constable Wolfenbarger went to the eastern part of the county Thursday and placed Levi Bloomer under arrest and brought him to the county jail upon a charge of grand larceny. He is accused of having stolen seven head of hogs. Miss Marie Northcutt of Seligman has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Clarence Cox. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Smith received word from their son, Lee, the first of the week stating that he was starting upon a trip to China and would not be home until September. Lee is in the navy. Otis Packwood closed his term of school in the Vanzandt district Friday evening with an entertainment. A large crowd attended. Otis will teach in the Oklahoma district the coming year at a salary of $75 per month. Ross Montgomery, a son of William B. Montgomery who died at Fairland, Okla., Friday, and Newton Carver, a son-in-law of Mr. Montgomery, were in Cassville Monday making arrangements for Mr. Montgomery's funeral. Newton said he had not been in Cassville for thirteen years and he and Russ met a number of their old friends while here. Ross lives at Douthat and Newton at Fairland. C. W. Edens and Mrs. May Tate were married by Probate Judge Wallen Friday afternoon. Mrs. Eden is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith of the Pasley locality. Mr. Edens has been one of the substantial citizens of this community for the past forty years or more. Mrs. Anna Poor, widow of the late Robert Poor, died March 31, at her home at Clovis, New Mexico. Her body was brought to Muncey Chapel north of Wheaton for interment. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Chapel, conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin. The Poor family formerly lived at Purdy. She leaves three children, a son and two daughters. Frank Stumpff spent Sunday in Cassville. Frank is living at this time with his brother, C. B. Stumpff near Galena, Stone County. Mrs. Dora Talbert returned Wednesday of last week from an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Morris, at Tulsa, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Smith and children and Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Meador attended the funeral of Thomas Raines at Purdy Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. C. Ault gave a birthday party for a number of the little friends of her little daughter, Marzelle, Friday evening. Marzelle was six years old. Farmer Ennes will teach the Horner School the coming year. The little five months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cox is dangerously ill. The district clerk in the McGuire district east of Golden had posted the notices for the Annual school meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 8, believing that the date for the annual school meeting is the first Tuesday following the first Monday in April instead of the first Tuesday. Consequently no meeting was held in that district on April 1. Mineral Springs Miss Minnie Priest is working in the store for B. C. McClure. New Salem Miss Opal Cheney was visiting over Sunday with her grandmother here. Miss Opal has applied for our school the coming term. C. D. Henbest and family of Washburn visited Mrs. Henbest's parents Sunday and attend Sunday School here. Pleasant Valley Mrs. M. J. Hite was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery Friday evening. She had been sick for quite awhile. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Reed spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Harper. Arthur Burchett came home from France Tuesday. Butterfield W. M. Arnold and daughter, Ethel spent Saturday night and Sunday with Harry Wallace on Flat Creek. Miss Georgia Gillmore is a flu victim this week. Union Grove Ross Cole happened to a very dangerous accident last Thursday by getting his glove caught in the wood saw and jerking his right hand into the saw. It almost sawed his little finger off and sawed the other three fingers very badly. Dr. Searcy of Exeter dressed the hand and will have to take the little finger off as soon as the others heal so he can. Cedar Bluff Mrs. O. P. Brite closed a successful short term of school at Cedar Bluff Friday, April 4. The forenoon was class work and at the noon hour a bountiful dinner was spread for which Cedar Bluff is noted. In the afternoon speeches were given by the little folks and also very interesting talks by Prof. W. E. Hankins and R. A. Ellis. Rock Springs W. D. Gowen of this section, son of the late Burl A. Gowen, and Miss Mabel Webb of Pea Ridge, Ark., daughter of T. Webb were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride last Sunday. They are both members of well respected families. We wish for them a long happy and prosperous journey through life. Forest Grove We extend congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Evert Beeson. Roy Beeson and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a girl at their place. School meeting is over and Miss Carrie Hankins was employed to teach our fall term of school. Shell Knob John Madewell who used to have the store on the ridge, has moved from Vian to Claremore, Okla. Noah Wilson tried to get out of an auto while the car was running and got pretty badly skinned up. S. T. Ledgerwood who is in business at Oilton, Okla., has been in on business and on a visit with his father, Wm. Ledgerwood. S.T. returned Saturday, his father accompanying him for a few weeks stay. Soldier boys pass through here nearly every day on their way home. Francis Westpheling is reported to be very poorly. Macedonia The children of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Davis are on the sick list. Clark We understand that Miss Malsie Antle will teach our school this term. We wish Miss Antle a successful term of school. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Black visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cagel Sunday. Rocky Comfort Den Barnett arrived in Rocky Comfort Tuesday having received a discharge from the army at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. Den is looking fine and is in the best of health. He has been back from France one month. Herbert Taylor and Lewis Bailey have purchased the Independent printing equipment from Lawrence Sears and will start a paper here April 4. We wish them success. Mr. and Mrs. Howard of near Fairview visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Webb, Sunday.

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