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, July 24, 1919	Cassville Republican, July 24, 1919
Washburn Prairie Mrs. Stella Farwell and children of Eagle Rock spent part of last week with her parents, R. T. Raines and wife, at this place. Phillip Edison an oversea soldier and his sister, Miss Jemima, who has been working at Fort Smith visited their sister, Mrs. W. W. Hutchens, part of last week. Mrs. H. J. Hopkins received word that a 10 lb. son had arrived June 19th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Howell at Okmulgee, Okla., mother and babe doing nicely. S. D. Sparkman and wife and sons Bryant and Matt, and wives, Kid Park and wife, Mrs. Frank Foudrey and baby, Faye Stephens, wife and baby, Hal Stephens and his aunt, Chas. Hefley and family and W. B. Roller and family were all picnicking at Roaring River Sunday. Mineral Spring Mrs. Virgil Davis and babe of Pitcher, Okla., are spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Sparlin. Lawrence McCoy who has seen several months of service in France is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Holiday. Mrs. Hugh Erwin has been on the sick list for the last few days. Exeter Mrs. Fannie Reed is still very low with tuberculosis. Elvis Hawkins who has been in France returned home this week. Grandpa Kersey is no better at this writing. Gunter Written for last week. Uncle Jim Call and wife attended Sunday school at this place Sunday. Come again. Pleasant Valley Mr. and Mrs. Newt Blakeslee and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Harper spent Sunday at W. Cowherd's. Macedonia Mrs. A. H. Roller returned last week from a visit with her sister in Pittsburg, Kan. She was accompanied by her mother of Monett. Rock Springs School began last Monday with 38 enrolled. Mrs. Sid Henry has been on the sick list. W. E. Fairchild was at Springfield last Saturday to visit his sister, Mrs. Otto Smith, who is under treatment. He reports her doing well. George Roller and Henry Suttlemeyer made hay in this locality. Forest Grove We extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Elza Sharp. W. O. Bowers and Everett Beeson have retuned home from the harvest fields. Sunnyside Otis Baldwin has retuned from France. Everybody is glad to see Otis back home again. Victory Miss Lydia Cook has just returned home from a visit in Jasper and Barton counties. New Salem Mrs. Sevier Roller and daughter, Ona, visited Sunday at Mon Rollers near Wayne. Aunt Mary Pendergraft was called to Monett last Friday on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Martha Ruddick, of that place. She returned home Sunday. North Purdy Marie and Zenvar Eden visited John Morgan's of the Mt. Joy community Sunday. Licenses To Wed John Wallace, 24, Cassville & George Dalton, Sarcoxie Floyd Huffman, 20, Monett & Gladys Solomon, 17, Monett Elzy Sharp, 19, Cassville & Rachel Tarvin, Wheaton J. R. McCormick, 18, Monett & Addie Wilson, Monett John Bowman, 20, Monett & Lessie Laudermilk, Monett	Father And Son Held For Murder Sidney And Ashley Mixon Charged with Shooting Harve Williams Result of Former Trouble Sidney Mixon, aged about 40 years, and his son, Ashley, aged about 28 years, who live about 15 miles east of Cassville are charged with murder in the first degree and are under bond of $10,000 for appearance at the preliminary hearing to be held Aug. 1, for killing Harve Williams, aged about 39 years, at the home near the Mixon place, Thursday, July 17. Williams was shot through the hand and in the front part of the neck, the ball glancing and coming to the surface near the left shoulder blade. He was shot about the middle of the forenoon and died about 8 o'clock that evening. The Mixons report the affair to Sheriff Houston shortly after it happened and he, Deputy Sheriff Burl Reed, Prosecuting Attorney Smith and others drove to the place and brought the men to Cassville where they gave bond for appearance. There has been trouble between the two Mixons and Williams for months. Williams lived on the McConnell place where the two Mixon families live. The first trouble between them seems to have arisen over some farming land. Later serious trouble grew over a Billy goat owned by Williams and which Mixons say would chase their women folks. There had been many treats made between both parties lately about the goat. A short time ago Williams had Ashley Mixon arrested for disturbing Williams' peace. Mixon pled guilty and paid his fine. Later young Mixon had Williams arrested for disturbing Mixon's peace. That trial was to have come up within a few days. Both sides have their story of how the shooting occurred Thursday. The Mixons claim that they and Mrs. Ashley Mixon were passing the Williams place driving some calves when the Williams' goat attempted to attack Mrs. Mixon; that Ashley Mixon then shot the goat; that Williams asked his wife to bring his gun from the house and that when she was in the act of handing the gun to her husband Sidney Mixon shot at Williams with a No. 25 rifle the shot passing through the hand and entering the throat; that they carried Williams to the house and called a physician and later called the Sheriff. Since Williams' death Mrs. Williams is the only person present when the shooting occurred except the Mixons. Williams made a statement to neighbors before he died. Mrs. Williams states that Thursday morning about nine o'clock she and her husband were out near the house trying to put a yoke on the goat which had been the cause of the trouble, when the Mixons came upon them armed; that young Mixon had a gun in each hand; that when they came upon them the Mixons said now we have you where we want you and shot Williams down. Corner H. R. Williams held an inquest over Williams' body Saturday morning. The jury's verdict was that Williams' death was caused by a gun shot wound which was inflicted by Sidney and Ashley Mixon. Williams' body was buried at Clio. He leaves wife but no children. He had been living in the Mixon locality since last fall. Killed By Mexicans The State department at Washington D. C. was informed July 18 of the murder by Mexican bandits of Peter Catron, an American citizen. The report stated that Catron was killed on July 7 near the town of Vales in the Mexican state of San Luis Potisi. The above information was found in the city papers as a Washington dispatch Saturday. Hiram Catron and his three sons of near Cassville are in Mexico and have been for a number of years. His oldest son who is there is Peter Catron and relatives here believe that he is likely the Peter Catron who was killed. Charged With Assault Will Scroggins, Lawrence Priest and Henry Anderson were placed under arrest Friday evening upon a charge of assault with intent to kill. The assault was made Thursday night upon Clarence Sanders as he was returning home from the picture show. Sanders received a bad wound under the left eye which bears the appearance of a knife wound and also receive a cut on his left arm. Personal And Local Mrs. Vera Greene of Quincy, Ill., is visiting her father, Henry Miller, east of town. J. B. W. Bennington leaves today, Thursday, for his home in Florida following a visit of several weeks here with his son F. W. Bennington. Dr. J. S. Ingram spent Sunday in Springfield with his parents, Dr. And Mrs. M. L. Ingram, who are at Springfield sick. He reports them improving very slowly. Miss Gladys Solomon and Floyd Huffman of Monett were married at the home of the bride in Monett Saturday evening July 19. Rev. J. F. King was the officiating minister. W. T. Priest of Joplin is assisting at the C. & W depot for a few days. Mrs. Priest and their little son, Melvin, are here visiting her mother, Mrs. Messer, and other relatives. Miss Grace Jewell Dunbar returned home Wednesday from an automobile trip through Oklahoma and Arkansas in company with her uncle and aunt. She reports a pleasant trip. J. C. Cummons northwest of town left at the REPUBLICAN office Saturday a very fine sample of the Red Astrachan apple. He says he will have several hundred bushels of apples in his orchard this year of the different varieties. J. B. Jefferson northeast of town and Ora Robberson of Monett; Will Robberson who lately returned from France and Joe Henderson and son of near Purdy, enjoyed an outing and fishing trip last week at the mouth of King river. They report a nice catch of fish. Tuesday July 22 was recalled vividly by E. Williamson, J. B. W. Bennington and Thomas Arnold as the 55th anniversary of the battle between the armies of Generals Sherman and Hood near Atlanta, Ga. This was one of the fiercest battles of the Civil war. These men were in the battle and they say July 22 never passes that they do not recall the events of that awful day. In this battle General McPherson lost his life at the head of his army corps. Mrs. Tina Embrey of Mano fell on the stairs at her home Tuesday morning and broke her right arm just above the wrist joint. She was brought to Cassville by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aldridge for medical attention. Lawrence McCoy of Denver, Colo., who has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. William Holliday, at Mineral Spring, returned home Wednesday. Lawrence lately received his discharge from military service. He was in 23 battles in the world war and escaped un-injured. He had with him quite a collection of interesting war souvenirs which he exhibited Tuesday evening at the office of County Treasure Wardlaw. W. O. Simpson has purchased and is now operating the City restaurant. Mrs. Elsie Bingham of Springfield visited her grandparents, Mr. and Ms. J. M. Neeley, and other Cassville relatives last week. Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Clutter and daughter, Miss Blanche, and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Andrews of Monett attended the funeral of C. D. Hutchens here Thursday. Mrs. S. A. Newman and daughter Miss Gracie visited Mrs. Newman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hailey, the latter part of last week. One of the little twin infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webber died Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Adams of Sparta attended the funeral of C.D. Hutchens here Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hadley and little son, Brice, motored to Pierce City Sunday and spent the day with relatives. Mr. Hadley returned Sunday evening and Mrs. Hadley and Brice remained for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs. George Brandt who lately went to Colorado for the benefit of Mrs. Brand's health write that they are located at Tacony, Colo., and all are getting along fine and that crops are good there. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hoog of Washburn celebrated the 40th anniversary of their wedding July 13. Their children assembled that day at the home of their parents at Washburn and made the day a happy one. John Henbest died at his home near Fayetteville, Ark., Friday, July 17 of cancer of the stomach, at the age of about 70 years. He leaves wife and 10 children. He was a brother of the late William Henbest of near this city and of Alfred Henbest of Monett. The barn on the farm of George Cope, ten miles, southwest of Crane in Barry County was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon together with about 12 tons of new hay just placed in it a day or two before. It is not known how the fire started as Mr. Cope was working near the barn putting up hay at the time and cannot account for the fire unless his small children who were playing around the barn set it on fire with the careless use of matches. He carried a small amount of insurance but not nearly enough to cover the loss. Crane Chronicle. Will Henbest northwest of town and Lloyd Henbest of Monett attended the funeral of their uncle, John Henbest at Fayetteville Saturday. W. A. Wear stated Saturday July 19 that it was just 40 years ago that day that he landed in Cassville. He is a native of Cooper County. George Earle of Boonville is visiting his father, George Earle, northwest of town. Mrs. Earle and their little son arrived the latter part of last week for a visit. She had been visiting at West Plains. George was principal of the Boonville High School the past year. Miss Leah Abernathy is visiting her grandfather, Blackstone Abernathy at Pierce City. Miss Jemima Eidson who has been at Hot Springs, Ark., returned home last week. Miss Nova Trolinger is visiting her brothers, Enoch and James, at Wagoner, Okla. Lloyd Henbest of Monett visited his uncle, F. A. Meador, Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haskins visited Rev. and Mrs. Harve Truhitte last week at Rogers, Ark. Mrs. Mary J. Blunk of Bradleyville has been visiting her sister, Mrs. D. L. Mitchell.

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