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 24, 1919	Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 24, 1919
Bounous Brothers Home From France Joel D. Bounous, former principal of Monett high school, and his brother, Reuben Bounous, have returned home from overseas. The brothers had no word of each other while in France, but arrived at Camp Merrit, N. J., a few days apart and found each other there. They were sent to Camp Grant, Ill, for discharge a few days apart and Reuben reached home a few days before his brother. Joel Bounous had pneumonia while in France and spent the most of his time at the hospital. Both of the young men are looking fine. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bounous went to Springfield, Wednesday evening, after a visit with relatives and friends here. Monett Times Letter From Germany John J. Epperly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Epperly of Shell Knob writes the following letter from Germany where he is with the army of occupation. Honninger, Germany, Mar. 24th, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Epperly, Shell Knob, Mo. Dear father and mother: I wonder how you are feeling. I am fine and in the best of health. Received your letter yesterday afternoon, was glad to hear from you and that you were all well. I received a letter from Sherman Saturday. He is at Gondecourt, France on special duty. Elbert is still at Cobleuz, Germany. As I can't think of very much to write I will tell you about some of my experiences in the army of occupation which probably will be interesting to you. It will also give you some idea of what Uncle Sam is doing for the boys over here. I will describe a pleasure trip that several of us boys had the privilege of taking. Each company was entitled to send 24 men. We left Honninger about 9 o'clock in the morning. Instead of getting in nice coaches, like we used to ride in the U. S. A. we climbed into American box cars. We reached Coblenz about 11:30. We unloaded, line but in formation with the band in front, marched down through town to the River Rhine which we all have heard so much about. We crossed the river on a pontoon bridge built by the A. E. F. engineers. After reaching the other bank we came back across. There was a boat awaiting us there. We all went aboard and gathered on the top deck with the band on one end of the boat. The band began playing "The Stars and Stripes" as the boat started up the river. This was followed by an applause from those on the boat and answered by those on the bank. After thy had played 2 or 3 pieces we went below to eat our dinner which was given us by the Y. M. C. A. It had been prepared by German cooks and had German girls as waitresses. After dinner we returned to the top deck where we could get a good view of the beautiful scenery. We saw several castles built hundreds of years ago. Also saw the place where delegates met over 1000 years ago to select their rulers. We also saw the castles of Wilhelm I and II. We saw the monument of Wilhelm I. It is located on the Rhine at the mouth of the Mosel river. Just across the river from Coblenz is a German fort with a large American flag waving over it. We went up the river about 60 kilometers of 37 1/2 miles returning to Coblenz about 5:30 when we were turned loose until 6:45 to see the town. It has a population of 55, 000 and is more like the towns in the U.S. than any town I've seen on this side. We all met again at the Red Cross canteen where we were given a copy of hot coffee and a sandwich. We left Coblenz at 7:45 returning to Honninger about 11:30 a distance of about 40 miles. Our division was reviewed by Gen. Pershing last week. It took us five days to go to the place of review and return. We camped out in the woods two nights. It snowed all night one night and the review was held next night in a field covered with snow. We cooks didn't get to see the review as we had to stay and cook supper. Gen. Pershing said our division was second to none in the A. E. F. Your affectionate son, John J. Epperly, Co. E. 47th Inf. A. P. O. 746, A. E. F. Germany Mrs. Rachel Shore Dies Mrs. Rachel Ellen Shore died at the home of her son, Elmer Shore, two miles north of Cassville, Thursday, April 17, 1919, of tuberculosis. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon and interment made in the Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Ed Brown. Rachel Ellen Murphy Shore was born in Hancock County, Indiana, March 16, 1841. She was married to Ozal Shore, June 13, 1858. In 1877 the family moved to Lyon County, Kan. Later they moved to Lawrence County, Missouri and located near Pierce City. In 1896 they moved to Barry county and located north of Cassville which has since been the family home. She professed faith in Christ when quite young and had lived a consistent Christian and said that she was ready and prepared to go. She leaves four children to mourn her departure; Elmer and Earl of near Cassville, Mrs. Minnie Hegwer of near Pierce City and E. M. Shore of San Diego, Calif. Albert George Dead A telegram was received here Monday by the relatives of Albert George, stating that he had died Sunday, April 20, at Gudua Springs, Kan. He had been at the Springs for some time for treatment for rheumatism. Mr. George was a son of the late David O. George, an old settler on Washburn Prairie. He was a brother of J. W. George of this city who died a short time ago, of the late Dr. George of Berryville, Ark., and of Mrs. Sarah Evans. Larry George, a nephew, of Kansas City went to Gudua Springs Monday upon receipt of the news of his uncle's death, to look after the body which is being brought to Washburn Prairie Cemetery for interment. Birthday Dinner A pleasant surprise was given Mrs. Sarah Smith, Sunday, April 20th, when 75 friends and relatives gathered at her home south of Mano to help her celebrate her 62nd birthday. The forenoon passed very quickly and at the noon hour a bountiful dinner was spread on the lawn, which was very much enjoyed by almost every one, Wm. Haney and Finis Easley being a little backward. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent. Vocal and instrumental music was rendered by the young people present. At a late hour regretting that the day had passed so quickly, all departed for their homes, wishing Mrs. Smith many more just as happy occasions. The children present were: Mrs. Thos. Reynolds, Mrs. Effie Bailey and Messrs George and Elmer. One Present. Personal And Local Richard Stewart of the east part of the county, a returned solider, came in Saturday morning. Will Davidson of Wheaton who has lately returned from France spent Saturday in Cassville. Mrs. Tom Mason of California arrived last week for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Rachel Thompson. E. C. Faulk southeast of this city six miles, left Tuesday evening for Canada where he has spent the last two or three summers. Sheriff Houston left Monday night with W. C. Moore for the penitentiary. Moore goes to serve two years for stealing a horse and buggy. The Bloomer case to have been tried before S.R. Reynolds Tuesday was continued to next Tuesday on account of some witness not being present. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McQueen and daughter, Bernice, and son, Maloy, drove over Saturday from Wheaten and spent the day here. Mr. McQueen has bought the Duncan interest in the Wheaton Hardware Co. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Galloway of near Aurora visited Cassville relatives Sunday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Effie Loy, wife of Major Loy who is with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Ed Catron, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Catron northwest of Cassville, arrived home Sunday from France. Ed was at the front in some of the hardest fought battles of the war and says that he was on the firing line with guns in hand when the news reached them that the Armistice had been signed. Harry Crouch, son of Rev. A. C. Crouch, and Miss Stella Carpenter drove to Cassville Wednesday of last week and were married by Rev. J. T. Brattin. Rev. Crouch's second wife was a Mrs. Carpenter. Since their marriage sometime ago a son and a daughter of Rev. Crouch have married a daughter and son of Mrs. Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stubblefield south of town received a message Thursday stating that their son, Park, who has been in the United States Marine Service for the past two and one half years, had landed at Charleston, S. C. Park was wounded not long ago in Santo Domingo and has been sent to the United States for treatment. Miss Mabel Solomon of Pierce City is suing N. N. Hoover and W. J. Irwin of Pierce City for $15,000 damages for injuries she received when run over by an automobile driven by Hoover and Irwin on February 19. James Solomon of Springfield, a brother of Miss Mabel, has instituted suit for $10,000 damages against Messrs Hoover and Irwin on account of the death of his mother who was the death of his mother who was run over and killed on February 19. The men are under bond charged with manslaughter. Otis Cox of this city received a message Monday from his brother, Frank Cox, who has been in France saying that he had landed in New York City. J. H. Aldridge of Mano received a telegram Friday stating that his daughter, Mrs. Mat Poyner, of Oklahoma was very low of tuberculosis and not expected to live long. Circuit Clerk Trolinger returned Thursday from a week's visit with his sons, Enoch and James at Wagoner, Okla. He says the boys have a good business and are well pleased with their new home. Mrs. Mary F. Dobbie of Oklahoma was here Friday on business in the Probate Court. She formerly lived near Seligman where she owns a farm. She was accompanied here last week by her brother. Leonard Mitchell of this city and Miss Blanche Marney of Wheaton stole a march on their friends, went to Springfield and obtained marriage license Wednesday of last week and were married there. Mrs. Mitchell is a sister of Mrs. Will Davidson of Wheaton. A little three year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robertson of McDowell died Monday. Clifford Edmondson who has been in France in the military services returned home Tuesday evening. He is looking fine. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Barber visited at Republic Wednesday of last week. A birthday dinner was given Mr. Barber's father there on that day.	Seligman R. F. D. No. 3 Luther and Mary James visited at Silas Ball's Sunday. Bun Montgomery has returned from France. We are glad to see him back without a scratch. He went through several battles. Clark A large crowd gathered at Okly Union Sunday as the people of that place had a nice program for Easter. A bountiful dinner was spread at the noon hour. A large crowd gathered at the Clark school house Friday night to make up money to clear off the cemetery and next Thursday April ?, everyone is invited to come and help fix the fence it. Shell Knob The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Carr died Friday and was buried Saturday. Lafe Plummer and wife passed through here Friday on their way to Jenkins to visit his brother, John and family. W. C. Cooper, Amos Brock, Charles Epperly, G. G. Cotrell, Ervie Brock and others were at Cassville as witnesses in the Bloomer case last week. Some of the solider boys in France write home that they are now anxious to get back home. They say that the fighting is over and they want to come home. Line Mrs. Clyde Atkisson and little daughter Mildred spent Sunday at Jake Millers. Rock Springs Elmer M. Smith of Exeter will hold memorial services at the P. E. Roller cemetery Decoration day. Elza Brannan, Jake Sprinkles and Mrs. Sam Hunter have returned from Jefferson City. Jake is out on parole. We regret the very sad occurrence of Henry Barnes getting his leg broken and one arm besides other bruises. He was holding a wagon tongue while it was running with no team to it and one wheel stuck a gate post throwing him quite a distance. Drs. Leon and George Northcutt attended him. He is in a bad condition. T. Webb of Pea Ridge and his son Arizona were visiting here last week. Union Valley Mrs. Ocie Antle has been employed to teach our school. Maude Eden spent Sunday at her Uncle Columbus Eden's near Purdy. Mrs. A. M. Russell has sold her farm to a Mr. Jenson from Wisconsin. Mineral Springs Mrs. Loften received a letter from Clyde last week stating he expected to get to sail sooner than he had first heard. Clarence Moore reached home from over seas Tuesday. Sunday a number of friends and relatives who were glad to know Clarence was home, took dinner and enjoyed the day with him. The number present besides the immediate family was about sixty. The school board finally got together and hired Ware Stubblefield for teacher the coming hear. We anticipate a good school. New Site Fred Miller and Bert Wormington have the mumps. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Farley Wormington, only a few days old died Thursday night and was buried in New Site cemetery Friday afternoon. Rocky Comfort Virgil Long returned home Wednesday night from Tulsa, Okla., where he had been at work for the past months. The grade rooms of the Rocky Comfort High School closed last Friday. The high school department will continue one more month. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Patterson and son, Loyd, John R. Patterson of near Powell visited Mrs. M. J. Patterson and children Wednesday and Thursday. F. M. Bible and sons, Robert and Harlan were Cassville visitors Friday. Butler Miss Daisy Goins who has been employed to teach our school departed Monday for Fort Worth, Tex., for an extended visit with her aunt. Miss Daisy is planning to take a six weeks course in training school there. Washburn Prairie Mr. and Mrs. Guy Reese of Tar River, Okla., are visiting his parents, D. G. Reese and wife. Mr. Wade has been employed to care for the cemetery the coming year. Miss Glenn Reese is home from Springfield for the coming week. New Salem We were certainly sorry to hear of the serious accident of Henry Barnes, which happened Sunday morning while he was preparing to start to church. He was pulling the wagon down a grade by hand when he was thrown down, the wagon running over him braking one of his arms and one leg and bruising him pretty badly. Mrs. Will Wedding and daughter, Mary, of Seligman, visited from Wednesday until Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Summey. Miss Opal Cheney has been employed to teach our school the coming year. Mrs. Al McCann had the misfortune of getting an arm broken one day last week. Exeter Mrs. G. W. Erwin spent part of the last week with her mother, Mrs. E. D. Smith of Corinth who has been very sick. Pleasant Valley We were so sorry to hear of the death of little Virgil Gurley. The parents have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in their said bereavement. Eulus Gurley came in from Sapulpa, Okla., Friday, called here to his brothers funeral. Cedar Bluff The little 3 year old daughter of Dr. Robertson died Monday. Harrison Truhitte and family and Fletcher Dotson and family visited at John Bennett's Sunday. Cedar Mound Mrs. Cora Beshears has a very sick child with the flu. The Cedar Mound school board has hired Miss Opal Pannell of Mineral Springs for their teacher this year. Porter Calton has a new Ford and John Pennel has a new Chevrolet. Joe Lanlee has sold his farm to Mat Printy and will have a public sale Wednesday, April 30 and will go to Ohio. Benton Lam from Oklahoma was visiting Eldon Pennel Thursday night. Oak Ridge Sunday about 70 friends and neighbors gathered at James Wiseley's of Hungry Hollow and set a dinner, welcoming their son, Rolla, who came in home from France, Saturday. He was in the hospital several weeks, being hurt by a falling bridge while going over with machine guns. We would be glad to see all the boys home and would suggest that when all the boys are discharged we have one great big basket dinner at Cassville and get every soldier boy in the country there as a guest of honor. Give them all an old fashioned welcome that will make them feel the pleasant memories of it while life lasts. Gunter Eulys Gurley visited a few days last week with his wife who has been at her father's for several days. Eulys was called home on account of the death of his little brother. Leslie Chesser of Picher, Okla., is visiting with Eb Whittington and family. Licenses To Wed Harry Crouch, 28, Verona & Stella Carpenter, Verona Orlan Riggs, Purdy & Susie Mullen, Aurora James A. Hailey, 36, Golden & Bettie Humphry, 40, Golden William L. Tucker, Monett & Nell Carey, Monett Isaac N. Lee, 48, Wheaton & Mary E. Farmer, Wheaton William D. O'Conner, 27, Monett & Mary Kenney, 24, Monett

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