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1919 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers |
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| Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 19, 1919 | Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 19, 1919 |
New SalemTom Summey of Seligman who lately arrived from overseas visited a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Summey. Clint Northcutt and Floyd Fawver have also retuned home. We are glad to see them back. Charlie Price and family and mother, Mrs. Loduska Price of Kansas City came in Sunday night for a visit with relatives in this part. Charlie will probably help his brother General in what harvest as he has quite an acreage of what to cut. Willow Branch
A Mr. Simpson from Joplin has purchased the Logan Edwards place of Mr. Berry and has moved to it and is improving it. Born to Robert Johnson and wife, June 11, a daughter. Gunter
Monroe Whittington and wife, were in this vicinity Sunday evening. Said they had attended a dinner and ice cream social that day given at Mr. Patton's in honor of his son, Bert, who has just returned from overseas. Cedar Mound
Roy Hudson has returned home from France. Pleasant Ridge
Tom Marbut, Frank and George Pennell are ridding around in Fords. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennel have a new boy. Forest Grove
Monroe Whittington has bought a car. Miss Edna Bennett is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hub Sands this week. Arthur Bennett who has been in the Marine service for over two years came in home Friday. Mell Ennes who has been in the 89th division in Germany has been visiting relatives here on his way home in southeast Ark. Pleasant Valley
Roy Harper has retuned from over the sea. Every one extends a hearty welcome home. Mrs. Gravitt and family visited with her daughter, Mrs. Pierre Decocq Sunday. Uncle John Parmley was buried at he Mt. Pleasant cemetery last week. The bereaved have the sympathy of the neighborhood. Clark
A large crowd gathered at the home of John Sexton's Sunday and set his son, Levi, a dinner. He has retuned from France. Chester Rhea and family attended the dinner at Dan May's near Exeter Sunday. The dinner was set for Bob May who has returned home from France. Shady Grove
Bill Russell and family of Webb City is visiting his brother, Tom Russell and family. Albert Douthitt went to Wentworth Sunday evening to help his grandfather in the harvest field. Shell Knob
Born to Clyde Cooper and wife a son. Frantz Westpheling went to the sanitarium at Mt. Vernon for treatment a few days ago. J. A. Brock has had a siege of smallpox but is getting better. White Church
Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Moore and grandson, Clifford Chapman, took dinner at the E. A. Frost home Sunday. Mrs. Les Wynkoop entertained her Sunday school class Sunday afternoon. Ice Cream was served. Butterfield
Everett Wilson, Elmer and Ira Nickle and Roy Harper have returned home from the army. We welcome you back again boys. Uncle John Parmley, an old citizen at this place passed away at his home in Butterfield June 11, after a short illness. His remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Arnold visited their daughter Mrs. A. A. Graves, Sunday. Sunnyside
Mrs. J. R. Hooker and son, Marion, spent Sunday with E. C. Hooker. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mills who came back from Idaho has been visiting Mrs. Mill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Reid. They have purchased the property in Seligman owned by C. W. Rubow. Mr. Mills was shopping in Monett last week and came back in a new Chevrolet car. Rocky Comfort
Miss Minnie Lummis of Springfield visited her uncle, C. B. Davidson and family Wednesday and Thursday. Cravens Dyer of near Bethpage and Miss Effie Stalcup were united in marriage in Joplin Saturday. They are highly respected people and have the best wishes of their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carter of Stella visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Shelley, Friday. Arthur Houser arrived in Rocky Comfort Wednesday from service in the world war. Arthur is looking food and can tell many interesting things about France, England and Germany. Mineral Spring
Granville McCluer of Big Flat, Ark., has been visiting his uncle, H. W. McCluer. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Loftin, June 13, a 9 pound son. Clyde Loftin writes his mother that he is now in the United States. Kings Prairie
Miss Madge Jackson is still confined to her room with the smallpox. Washburn Prairie
Mrs. Chas. Bryant of Cassville visited at the home of her uncle, R. J. Foster, from Friday till Monday. Harry Cox has just been discharged from the navy and his brother, Frank, who has been home a short time from the army spent Monday with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Logan. W. J. Fleming Dies From Operation
William J. Fleming, former Mayor and one of Monett's leading business men died at the Dr. West Hospital in Monett, Friday night, June 13, at 10:30 o'clock of acute dilation of the stomach, following an operation for appendicitis on Sunday, June 8. Funeral services were held at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monett Sunday morning, and the body sent to St. Louis for interment. Mr. Fleming was active in politics, in the movement for good roads and in other undertakings for the development of the community in which he lived. He was a member of the Democratic stat committee and for the past year had been its secretary. He was an enthusiastic worker and a liberal financial supporter of his party organization and had come to the recognized as one of the "live wires" in Democratic politics in Missouri. The cause of good roads in Barry County never had a better supporter than W. J. Fleming. As mayor of Monett for one term he made a good records and demonstrated that he possessed good executive ability. As a booster for his town he was always among the leaders. His death coming in the very prime of manhood's years brought sincere grief to the people of Monett and to the people all over the county who knew him. The following concerning Mr. Fleming and his family is taken from Saturday's edition of the Monett Times: William J. Fleming was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming and was born in Ireland, in 1871. He came to America when seventeen years old and resided at St. Louis. In 1895 he was married to Miss Lucy Williams, of St. Louis. They were the parents of two children who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming came to Monett in 1898 and Mr. Fleming was employed by the Frisco railroad for a short time. Later he and his brother, Martin Fleming, went into the furniture business here. Later he had other business interests, and was owner of the Monett Steam Laundry for a number of years. Besides his wife he is survived by three brothers and two sisters, John C. Fleming, of 1314 LaSalle Street, St. Louis; James Fleming, Shawnee, Okla., Martin Fleming, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. C. B. Wagner, of Monett and Mrs. Mary Greene, of Rochester, N. Y. James and Martin Fleming came to Monett and the other members of the family meet the funeral party at St. Louis. Died
Mrs. Rosa A. Burbridge of near Aurora died Tuesday morning, June 19, 1919 at 6 o'clock and was buried Tuesday at Aurora in Maple Park Cemetery. Rosa Anna Ray was born August 5th, 1885. She professed faith in Christ at he age of fourteen years and was ready and willing to go with the Master called her. She was married to G. T. Burbridge March 27, 1902. To this union were born nine children. All of whom are living excepting baby Joy who preceded his mother to Heaven only a few days. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and will be sadly missed by her loved ones. Nova Poynor
J. H. Aldridge and wife of Mano, Mo., Algia Poynor, wife and daughter of Monett, Mo., went to Chelsea, Okla., Tuesday night June 10th to attend the funeral of Nova Poynor, wife of Mat Poynor. The deceased was a daughter of J. H. Aldridge of Mano where she made her home until married to Mat Poynor the 2nd of December 1908. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the age of 14 years and lived a consecrated Christian life until the Lord called her to a world where the is no suffering. Nova contracted tuberculosis in August 1917, near Chelsea, Okla. Her husband took her to Alamogordo, New Mexico, in September 1917 where she had the best medical aid that could be secured but to no avail. She died June 9th, 1919, and was brought back to Chelsea for burial. J. A. Poynor, father of Mat Poynor who had gone to New Mexico to be with them through her illness, accompanied them to Chelsea. J. A. Poynor and family once lived near Monett, Mo. Algia Poynor of Monett is a brother of Mat Poynor. The deceased leaves a husband and 3 children, 3 girls and 1 boy, a father and 3 brothers and a host of friends to mourn her death; but their loss is heaven's gain. Rev. J. R. Parmley Died
Rev. J. R. Parmley died at his home at Butterfield Wednesday, June 11, following several years of very poor health and afflictions from rheumatism. He was 74 years and 26 days old. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Butterfield, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin of Cassville. A large crowd attending the funeral. Interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery northwest of Butterfield. John Reed Parmley was born in Polk County, Ill., May 15, 1845. He had lived in this county and at Butterfield for many years, coming to this county from Newton County. He was married to Susan H. Bridges of Lawrence County in 1866. Mrs. Parmley died in 1881. Sept. 14, 1890 he was married to Mrs. Priscilla McGlasson who survives him. He leaves a half-brother, G. G. Adams of Butterfield, a sister, Mrs. Mills of Pierce City, one daughter and three sons. He was converted in 1867 and united with the Baptist Church. In 1892 he was ordained to the ministry and was ever faithful to his duty until ill health a few years ago prevented him from being any longer active in the service. About ten days ago Rev. Parmley made all necessary arrangements for his funeral, realizing that the end was near. He was an up-right, Christian man, held in the highest esteem by the people of the community here he had lived for many years. |
Fined For Wreckless (sic) DrivingA. L. Warren of Pea Ridge, Ark., was placed under arrest Sunday and brought to the county jail upon a charge of wrecklessly (sic) driving an automobile on the public highway while in an intoxicated condition. Sunday forenoon on the road between Monett and Purdy warren ran his car into a buggy in which Mr. and Mrs. Emil Reynaud and little son were driving. The buggy was badly wrecked, Mrs. Reynaud slightly injured and the little boy pretty badly injured for a time. Mr. Reynaud escaped without any injury. Warren was taken before Justice Tom Ferguson of Purdy Monday and entered a plea of guilty and Prosecuting attorney Smith advised that his punishment be assessed at $500 and costs. In view of the nature of Warren's plea of guilty and his offer to make any amends in his power for what he had done, at the recommendation of Mr. Reynaud, Justice Ferguson reduced the fine to $75. and damages done to the rig. Personal And Local
Mrs. James Mullens and two children of Oklahoma are visiting Mrs. Mullens parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Shepherd. Oliver Horner east of Cassville has traded for the eight cylinder Jackson car bought by Tom Poplin two weeks ago at Joplin. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Martle Ennes of the Oak Ridge locality, Sunday, June 15, their eight daughter. There are no sons in the family. Troy Williamson has bought of John Kisler residence property in the Smith & Hayes addition and he and family will become citizens of Cassville for ht present. Mrs. W. T. Ward goes this week to Shreveport, La., to join her husband, Rev. Ward, where they are to be located for the present. W. W. Witt announces that he will operate his home cannery this summer and fall with double the capacity of the season of 1918. Persons desiring canning done for home use should see him. J. W. Hisey, the Wheaton photographer was in Cassville Monday. Miss Mary Daugherty of Purdy is visiting Miss Blanch Vanzandt this week. Mrs. Emma Vanhook and children left Sunday for Colorado to be gone several weeks. Mrs. Lelah Parrish of St. Louis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Reynolds. Bert Patton of the Cross Hollows locality and Earl Gibbons of Exeter have arrived home from France. Bert Shepherd of Westville, Okla., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Shepherd, the first of the week. Robert Montgomery of Oklahoma is visiting his cousin, Tim Montgomery, and other relatives near Washburn and at Cassville. Martin Marbut, a son of Prof. Curtis Marbut, has been visiting his uncle, Ethel Marbut, near McDowell. He left Friday for Columbia to attend the university this summer. Charles Riddle of Mineral Spring and Charles Adams of Cassville arrived Saturday from France and have received their discharges from the military service. Riddle was in the 88th Division and Adams was in an engineering corps. A dinner was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Uel Davenport at Verona for Mr. and Mrs. Don Murphy who were married last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Murphy and other relatives from the community were guests. The case of the State vs. M. C. Collar of Purdy, charged with the theft of a suit case and 24 pints of whiskey from the Tom Linley automobile while being repaired at the Purdy garage a few days ago, was tried before Justice Sons Monday. Collar was discharged. The case of the State vs. Tom Linley and Frank Timmons, charged with breaking into the Purdy garage and taking two automobile casings, also came up before Justice Sons Monday. Preliminary examinations was waived. Mrs. Hattie Fox, a teacher in the Carthage schools, is at home for summer vacation. A surprise dinner was given Sunday at the home of T. F. Ennes east of Cassville by relatives and friends in honor of Thomas F. Ennes who arrived home from overseas military service June 8. During the afternoon the crowd was entertained with music. Tom had been gone one year and 10 days. He leaves Friday for Kansas. Otto Newman, Willie Robertson and Mel Ennes of this locality, Bert Hankins, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Hankins now of Hoberg, Ed Blankenship and Lloyd Willis of Shell Knob have arrived home from overseas service within the past few days. Fred Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, is visiting the families of F. N. Reese and Leroy Jefferies. Fred lately returned from overseas service and has received his discharge. Mr. and Mrs. George Griffin and little son and Mr. Griffin's mother, of Okmulgee arrived in Cassville Saturday evening for a visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Griffin and little son will remain for an extended visit. The last week's Neosho papers gave an account of the marriage of David Shartel to Miss Lucile Robinson. David is the oldest son of former Congressman C. M. Shartel of Neosho and is treasure of the Shartel Mortgage Co. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Robinson of McNatt, McDonald County, formerly of Neosho. They are spending their honeymoon in California. Otto Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Newman, arrived home from Europe Thursday morning. Otto was some soldier, being over six feet in height and in good flesh. He was for several months in Germany in the Army of occupation and has many interesting things to relate. Creed Hamilton and son Lyman, of near Shell Knob were here Saturday. Lyman lately returned from France. He is not feeling well over becoming too hot in the parade in St. Louis on the way to be mustered out. Sheriff Houston was in Monett Saturday. He brought to the county jail Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Whittington of Webb City who are charged with the theft of more than two hundred dollars worth of brass at the old Henderson mines northeast of Purdy. Roy Harper and Elmer Nickle of Butterfield are both home from oversea military service. Harry Cox who has been in the Navy arrived Thursday for a visit with his brothers, Otis and Frank. G. W. Bayless of Indiana is visiting his brother, T. M. Bayless, and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parrish. J. C. Jeffries of Purdy and son, Cass, of Butterfield were in Cassville Monday. Clinton Black of Aurora is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Black. Sheriff Houston returned Thursday from New Mexico with Walter Stringer of Monett who is charged with wife abandonment. He was landed in the county jail. Licenses To Wed
Barney Payne, 25, Kennett & Margaret Ledgerwood, 19, Shell Knob William Browning, 20, Exeter & Frances Blackburn, 19, Wentworth John Bower, 33, Monett & Albie Bradford, 21,Monett Ray Pitts, 20, Purdy & Bessie Cates, 23, Purdy |
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