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, May 8, 1919	Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 8, 1919
Personal And Local The Monett Times states that an attempt was made one night last week to steal H. A. Gardner's automobile. Mrs. Gardner was awakened by the noise when the thieves were trying to break the lock on the garage door. Mr. Gardner spoke to the men and they fled. Miss Nadine Robbins will teach the Pleasant Ridge school the coming term. Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Reese and daughter, Miss Lora, visited in Monett Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Manley and daughter Miss Elaine, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Manley at Monett. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Jones and daughter, Miss Carrie, and Miss Bessie Horine were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Len Marlow of Marionville. E. J. Ozburn, John Vanhatten and Frank Eckeman of Pleasant Ridge township were here on business as commissioners of the Pleasant Ridge special road district, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown and children motored to Joplin Saturday to see the big parade of the soldiers that afternoon. J. B. Hanes, L. G. Brown, Charles Ray, Mrs. John Ray and Miss Eulah O'Banion were driven to Joplin Saturday by Bob Hutchens to attend the ceremonies given in honor of the returning soldiers of the 35th division and to witness the parade. Lester Hanes, a son of J. B. Hanes, was among the soldiers, as was also Ralph Hawk, son of Robert Hawk. These young men were members of the 128th machine gun company. Willie Bryant has bought of the Walter Wilks estate the residence property in the Mitchell addition occupied by Warren Hankins. Miss Lucile Henbest of Monett is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Oliver Horner and Mrs. Boss Edmondson southeast of town. Rev. J. T. Brattin was at Wheaton Sunday filling his regular appointment at the Baptist church. That afternoon he was called to the home of Judge and Mrs. E.W. Davis and said the ceremony which made Ewing R. Davidson and Miss Nota E. Davis man and wife. The groom is a son of Marshall Davidson formerly of near Wheaton but now of Chelsea, Okla. He bears the reputation of being an excellent young man. The bride is a daughter of Judge and Mrs. E.W. Davis and is one of the popular young ladies in that community. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reynolds of Parsons, Kans., were called here Monday by the serious illness of Rev. J. W. Ennes. Mrs. Will Sharp and son, Elzie, east of Cassville were called home Monday from a visit with relatives in Kansas by a message that Mrs. Sharp's father, Rev. J. W. Ennes, condition was growing more serious. Rev. Ennes has been ill for a number of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Henbest of near Monett entertained Sunday at their home all of her sisters and brothers and families: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stubblefield, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Skelton, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Skelton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wormington, E. N., C. E. and F. A. Meador and wives and L. E. Meador. Other relatives were also present, making of the occasion a family reunion. Ellis Aldridge of Mano killed a large female wolf Sunday near his home. When he discovered the wolf he took a shot at it with a rifle and killed it the first shot. J. H. Aldridge, his father, brought the scalp to the county court Monday. J. N. Guthrie of Marionville spent a part of last week here with his daughter, Miss Goldie. He is moving to Cassville and will within the next week or two be here to remain. Lucien Horner said Monday that they were expecting his brother, Loren, Home most any day. Loren lately returned from France where he has been in the military service. He was in the 110th ammunition train. Rev. and Mrs. M. Smith of Exeter were in Cassville Tuesday. Rev. Smith said that he had been in the ministry for fifty years and that today, Wednesday, he is 75 years old. He said that his youngest son, Roy, is now manager of the Electric Light plant at Tulsa, Oklahoma at a salary of $200. per month. Pioneer Citizen Dies Boone Haddock, a pioneer citizen of Barry County, passed away at his home near Eagle Rock, Monday morning, May 5, following a period of failing health for several months. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at he home and interment made in the family cemetery on the Stubblefield farm nearby. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Will Ireland of Exeter. Boone Haddock was born on the old Munsey farm on Roaring River in December 1842, making him more than 76 years old. He had lived his entire life near there, except what time he was out of the county in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Few men have been born and lived their entire lives of more than three score and two years in one community. He was at the time of his death, perhaps, the oldest native born citizen of continues residences in Barry County. Soon after Civil War, he was united in marriage to Miss Columbia Russell, a daughter of Milo B. Russell, another old settler of this county. Mrs. Haddock was also born in this county and has lived here all her life. They have one child, Mrs. Alice Elam, wife of Judge R. H. Elam, of Eagle Rock. Boone Haddock was one of this county's most trustworthy and highly respected citizens. He was successful farmer and always looked upon as one of the most substantial men in the community where he spent a long life. For years he had been a member of the Baptist Church at Eagle Rock and he was indeed one of the pillars of the church. No one came nearer of having a real friend of every acquaintance than did "Uncle" Boone Haddock. He lived an exemplary life and his death means a great loss to his community. He leaves wife and daughter, one brother, Joe Haddock of Monett, one sister, Mrs. Wm. Fare of Purdy and two half brothers, Lon of near Monett and Ranse of Eagle Rock and one half sister, Mrs. Rachel Banks, widow of John Banks, of near Monett. Rev. J. W. Ennes Dead It is with deepest grief that w e chronicle the death of Rev. J. W. Ennes who died at his home east of Cassville six miles, Tuesday afternoon, May 6, following an illness of many weeks of enlargement of the heart and a complication of troubles resulting from the influenza. The news of the death of Rev. Ennes brought sorrow to many hearts in this county for he was one of the most beloved men and had perhaps the widest acquaintance of any man in the entire county. The funeral services ware to be held this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stribling of Monett and interment will be made in the Ennes cemetery near Forest Grove, by the side of his wife who died only a few years ago. J. W. Ennes has been a citizen of this county since about 18_5. [Possibly 1865] Since he was 21 years old he has been a minister of the Gospel and has given freely of his time for the welfare of others. Through all kinds of weather, never complaining at the personal sacrifice necessary, he has gone about over this county doing good and always cheerfully serving wherever duty called. In character he was truly one of nature's noblemen. Nothing but words of praise and commendation were over heard of Wesley Ennes. In his death Barry County has lost a valuable and dearly beloved citizen. For many weeks he suffered intensely but all was borne patiently and without a murmur. J. W. Ennes was born in Washington County, Arkansas, April 6, 1854, making him 65 years old 1 month old the day he died. He was the father of 9 children. Two died in infancy. The 7 living are: Mrs. J. W. Sharp, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. J. H. Chapman, Miss Alice Ennes at home, Mrs. Robert Albert Reynolds of Parsons, Kan., John of Purdy and Ollie of Monett. He also leaves four brothers: Fred of Cato, Miles of Hailey, Dow of Cassville and Willis of Whitten, Ark., and one sister, Mrs. Jane Hall of Mineral Springs. Rev. Ennes was a member of the M. P. Church at Oak Ridge. McPherson Boys All Back As happy a family as could have been found Saturday at Springfield and Joplin where the three units of the 35th division gave their parades with the family of Congressman I. V. McPherson of Aurora. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson's oldest son, Lieutenant Rex McPherson had been home only a short time and their other sons in the 35th division were in the battalions which were at Springfield and Joplin Saturday. All four of the boys saw real service in France and are safely home. The Home Boys A number of the men in the battalions which paraded at Springfield and Joplin last week were Barry County boys. The Monett Times gives the following as being in the battalions: Lieut. W. S. Perry, Lester Haynes, Paul Musick, Earl Douglas, Lee Bingham, Reason Vermillion, Lawrence Allcock, Dewey Cress, Marion Warder, Albert Scott, Peter F. Scott, Charles Gregory, Will McKinney, Stanley Atwood, Forest Mitchell, Ralph Hawk, Leonard Gabriel, Frank Foundray and Herbert O'Kelly of the 129th machine gun battalion. Other members of the 35th who are with them are Harry Fowler, Carl Utter, Leonard Mansfield and Water Feehan. Licenses To Wed Antony Jasper, 24, Purdy & Rosa Cendroski, 22, Pioneer John Lotts, 38, Monett & Blanche Rittenhouse, 24, Monett	Cedar Bluff Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swaffar, daughter, Anna and husband are home on a week's visit from Arkansas City. Pleasant Valley Charlie Shell is one of the expert horse shoe pitchers. He can be seen at Butterfield most any time. Quite a crowd from here attended the lecture at Butterfield Friday night. Sergeant Kaiser told some of he thrilling experiences while on duty in France. Lela Edward has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Robert Spain. The singing class is progressing nicely at this burg. Hurshel Hankins returned to Kansas City to his work. Strawberry picking will be soon be on in full blast. There is a prospect for a full crop. White Church We were sorry to hear of the serious illness of Rev. J. W. Ennes. We wish him speedy recovery. Roaring Spring Harry Thomas went to Monett Thursday to accompany his brother Jesse on his way to Oklahoma. The merry-go-around will attract attention. Many more visitors at the spring. Line The sale of Joe Lauber was well attended Wednesday. We are sorry to know of Mr. Lauber leaving. Arnhart Marion Foster and wife and daughter, Elma, and Oscar Bowman went to Cato Saturday to attend the meeting at Mountain home. Those who went from here to Monett to see the war tank were well pleased with their trip. Mano Homer McClure has been employed to teach our school this year. Miss Thelma Holman and brothers, Loy and Troy, of Seligman visited their uncle, W. H. Holman last week. Friday May 2nd closed a very successful term of school with Miss Laura Lathim teacher. Quite a number of the patrons met about the noon hour and spread a bountiful dinner which was appreciated by teacher pupils and all present after which they were entertained with a short program by the school. As a token of our appreciation of the good services given by Miss Lathim as teacher, Be it resolved, that we the patrons and pupils of the district No. 81 offer our many thanks to Miss Lathim for the good success of our school and for her faithful service. Shell Knob James Hogget and wife have returned home from Willow branch where they were called on account of the sickness of Mrs. Hogget's mother. Seligman Route 3 Miss Jean Ball will teach the Munsey school this year. We wish her success. Troy Cornell, or mail carrier, is now making his route in his new car. New Salem Miss Elsie Beaver has been working at Huffman's Produce at Seligman the past week or two. Mineral Spring One of the Ryan triplets is very poorly. We understand Bert Reynolds and wife of Parsons, Kansas came in this a.m. to be at the bedside of her father, J. W. Ennes. Clark Mrs. Maude Garrison of Joplin visited her sister, Mrs. Mattie Rhea, the latter part of last week. Sunday was Rev. Bowers' last appointment at Oakly Union as his wife is very poorly he will quit his work here and take her to a different climate for her health. We hope that Mrs. Bowers will soon gain her health back and they will be back in this part again. Geo. Lauderdale and family and Ira Overton and family spent Sunday with Mattie Rhea. North Purdy Fannie Burg is reported sick of inflammatory rheumatism. Some from here attended the Odd fellow's Anniversary at Monet Saturday. Bert Wormington and family, Fred Miller and wife and little daughter visited at Robert Wormington's Sunday afternoon. East Purdy Erskel Thomas is on the sick list. Shady Grove Dee Woodward of Shoal Creek visited his daughter, Mrs. Isaac Weaver, and family last Sunday. Frank Nickle moved his shoe shop to Butterfield last week. Frank Millner has moved from Butterfield out to the mines. D.A. Utter of Ft. Smith, Ark., is visiting in this district now. Pleasant Ridge Claud Todd's baby died last week at Picther, Okla., and was buried at Aurora Monday. Lucy Armstrong has married a young man by the name of Hull at Aurora and was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Armstrong, a few days last week. Washburn Prairie Mrs. Stella Farwell and children of Eagle Rock visited her parents, R. T. Raines, and wife Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Corda Lamar of Purdy spent the first of last week with Mrs. Mary Church. Mrs. P. D. Miller and daughter, Electa, and son, Coyne, took dinner with Mrs. T. J. Foster, Sunday. T. L. Montgomery, Mrs. S. D. Sparkman, Starwood Park, Bryant and Mat Sparkman and wives were fishing on Roaring River Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Clara Ruppert and children visited her parents, J. A. Longley and wife Saturday night and attend church here Sunday. Monday night April 28th lightening stuck Otto Percell's house. None of the family were hurt and very little damage done to the house. Mrs. N. S. Gurley, E. W. Daugherty, wife and daughter, Mary, and son Edwin, and Miss Combs of Purdy attended church here Sunday and took dinner with Henry Weston and family.

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