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, Nov. 20, 1919

Cassville Republican, Nov. 20, 1919
Greenhill

Asbury Davis had the misfortune to cut his foot very badly Wednesday afternoon with the ax. Dr. Russell of Monett was summoned and came out and dressed the wound. Six stitches were taken tot sew it up. He is some better at this writing.

Shell Knob

Perry Cooper and wife of Oilton, Okla., are visiting homefolks.

Clio

Miss Sadie Neill spent Saturday night and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Walter Riddle.

Mrs. W. H. Daugherty who has been sick is better.

Washburn Prairie

Miss Bernice Thomas is visiting her sister, Mrs. Norma Brixey.

Mrs. Clemie Sparkman visited her niece, Mrs. H. G. Dodson, at Exeter the first of last week.

Arlington Varner of Joplin came down Wednesday and attended the funeral of his uncle, Wm. Varner.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral of their father and grandfather Wm. Varner were Mrs. Wm. Journey of Tar River, Okla., Mrs. G. W. Gurley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coward, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Coward and children and E. W. Daugherty of Purdy, Emitt Coward of Joplin and Clarence Varner of Maud, Oklahoma.

Carter

Maurice Skelton, teacher of the Carter school attended the teachers convention at Cassville last week and reported a successful meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. McGuire left last week for Boise, Idaho. We regret to lose them as they are nice people. Wish them success in their new home.

Gunter

Several from here attended the funeral of Uncle John Roller at Arnhart Sunday.

Grandma Whittington visited Sunday and Sunday night with Mr. P. A. Roller and family.
Forest Grove

Otis Baker has bought the 80 acres farm known as the McCandless farm near the Grove.
Union Valley

Mr. Gemmecke of Seligman is spending a few days with his daughter, Mrs. T. H. B. Smith.

Ralph Cole and wife spent from Friday until Sunday with Virgil Bailey and wife near Anderson.

Mrs. Fred Cole and two little daughters, Gladys and Hazel spend Saturday night and Sunday at J. W. Still near Cassville.

Geo. Crane has moved to his father's farm and moved his father, J.C. Crane, from Ridgley tot he farm. J. C. is very feeble.

Wm. Simpson and Fred Cole motored to Wentworth Monday.

Mano

Will Holman and wife are at Kansas City. They went there to have their son, William Hill, treated.

Homer McClure attended the teachers meeting at Cassville last week.

Pleasant Valley

Mrs. Arthur Burtchett is quite sick. She is at the home of her fahter.

In The Circuit Court

The following cases have been disposed of to date at the November term of the Barry County Circuit court:

State vs. Opal Owens, parole, continued.

Miller and Elam vs. St. Louis Union Trust Co., et al equality stricken from docket.

Missouri Zinc Land Co. vs. J. P. Pennel, et al continued.

Oscar B. Elam vs. L. L. Allen et al, equity dismissed.

Belva Lauderdale, J. J. Lauderdale, divorce, decree for pltf., one child to each and pltf., given almonry in some of 3.500.

Susan Wilcox vs. T. E. Mitts and also vs. F. C. Hall, equity, continued.

Tilda Groves, Elnora Black, Obe Moger, A. F. Brier, Nancy Gilland, Daught Young, Susie Twillger, Lettie Dotty, Retta James and Zona Couch were each granted divorces. Lettie Doty, Zona Couch and Daught Young were given care and custody of the children in their respective cases.

The divorce case of Hiram Long, Lottie Ferhing, Samuel Storms, Elmer Ash, Wm. Dame, Ella Tyhurst, Orpha Kennedy, and Francis Taylor were dismissed.

The divorce cases of Theora Stringer and Martha Iverson were continued.

J. F. Chastain, A. M. Turner and Daniel Flora who had suits to quiet this were all granted decrees as per statements of petitions.

The Rosie Richards, Jean Dobby, S. J. Douthitt, M. L. Coleman Lumber co. and W. T. Ayers equity cases were continued by agreement.

S. A. Chapell, admr. vs. Daisy Bowman, equity, decree for plaintiff.

W. H. Snider vs. C. L. Charbonnas, ejectment, dismissed.

State vs. Frank Wilmouth, continued.

State vs. Levi Bloomer, grand larceny, continued.

State vs. D. Antle, disturbing the peace, plea of guilty and fine five dollars.

State vs. Frank Timmons and Tom Lindley, burglary and larceny, continued.

State vs. Tom Luney, felonious assault, continued.

State vs. Joe Schlosser and Joe Roe, burglary and larceny, trial by jury, verdict of guilty, punishment assessed at 7 years in the penitentiary for Schlosser and 2 years for Roe.

State vs. Rans Garoutte, larceny, charge reduced to petit larceny and plea of guilty entered and punishment assessed at 80 days in the county jfail, to cover fine and costs.

City of Monett vs. Louis Reithmiller, appeal, dismissed.

State vs. J. F. Campbell, mandate, dismissed.

J. J. Lauderdale vs. Wm. McCormick, damages dismissed.

W. C. Cooper vs. Levi Bloomer, replevin, continued.

Walter Perry & Co. vs. St. L. & S.F. R.R. Co., appeal, continued.

Hiram Long vs. Roscoe Twilligear, damages, dismissed.

Ada Prier Vs. m. J. Smith, damages, dismissed.

City of Monett vs. P. R. Boyd, appeal, dismissed.

City of Monett vs. Mrs. Jennie Phillips, dismissed.

State vs. __ier? Brown and John Adams, grand larceny, pleas of guilty and punishment fixed at 4 years each in state reformatory.

City of Monett vs. Louis Reithmiller, appeal from police court, trial by jury and verdict of not guilty.

L. L. Muny vs. Wm McCormick, damages, continued.

Pittsburg, Midway Coal co., vs. polish Queen Mining Co., continued.

Elmer Wagonan vs. Louis Stark, damages, continued.

Barry County Bank vs. Tom Mooreman et al, judgment for plaintiff for $512.27.
William Varner

In the passing of William Varner last week Barry County lost one of her most highly respected and best men. For almost sixty years he had lived in the Washburn Prairie locality, fifty years of that time on one farm and was beloved by the entire community as a man who lived a most commendable life worthy of emulation to the younger generations whom it was this great pleasure to have about him.

During his long life he had witnessed many changes and always took an interest in recalling the simple life as it was lived in this county a half century ago.

Through the kindness of his son, Judge J. S. Varner the REPUBLICAN has the following sketch of Mr. Varner's life:

William Varner was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., July 12, 1829, died Nov. 11, 1919 aged 90 years and 4 months. He was converted in August 1843 and joined the Missionary Baptist church of Fall Branch, Tenn. When about grown he went to Hamilton County, Tennessee. There he was married to Catherine Shipley May 31, 1849 with whom he lived happily for 64 years. She was called to her reward May 8, 1913.

He moved with his family to Missouri in the fall of 1860 locating on Washburn Prairie Nov. 15 of that year. The trip was made in an old fashioned wagon, drawn by a yoke of oxen, trip lasting 2 months. With a great desire to do his master's will he united with the Washburn Prairie church by letter on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in Dec. 1860, serving said church in capacity of deacon until death. He was made a Mason at Pea Ridge, Ark., in the fall of 1863 in which order he was an honored member.

He had lived on one farm more than 50 years having moved there in 1866 and lived there continuously until 22 months ago when he was taken to the home of his son, Judge J. S. Varner to be cared for and at whose home he died.

He often talked of his early Christian experiences and especially of the big camp meeting where God so graciously pardoned and blest his soul. He suggested the text from which his funeral should be preached.

To Wm. and Catherine Varner were born 12 children, of whom 8 are still living, 2 sons and 6 daughters: Mrs. Louisa Cowherd, Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. Hannah Hopkins, Cassville, Mrs. Nancy Gurley, Purdy, Judge J. S. Varner, Cassville, Mrs. Mary Herron, Tecumseh, Okla., W. E. Varner, Maud, Okla., Mrs. Martha Journey, Tar River, Okla., Mrs. Pearl Fulton, Washburn. Besides these children he leaves 38 grand children 110 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his passing.

The funeral was held at Washburn Prairie Church at 2 p. m. Nov. 12, 1919, by Rev. J. T. Brattin, from text 1st Timothy 4 ch. 6 - 8, which was selected by deceased. His body was interred in the cemetery at that place by the side of his companion to await a glorious resurrection. A large crowd attended the funeral.

Death Sentences For Murder

Monroe Betterton was sentenced to death in the Oklahoma Circuit court at Vinita last week for the murder of his wife. The jury was out only about thirty minutes in making up its verdict of guilty and arrived at a decision on the punishment.

Betterton has a long criminal record. He served a sentence in the Missouri penitentiary for killing his second wife and it is said that his first's wife death resulted from Betterton's cruel treatment. His third wife whom he shot to death a few months ago was a sister of R. W. Whittington, the Eagle Rock merchant. Mr. Whittington was present at the trial and returned home Thursday.

Betterton was born and reared on Kings Prairie in this county.

The method of execution in Oklahoma is electrocution. The court had not fixed the day upon which Betterton is to be executed when Mr. Whittington left Vinita.

Joe Babb Home

John Babb, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Babb of this city, returned home Thursday morning, John volunteered for the Untied States Marine service for week the Unites declared that a state of war existed with Germany. he was with the Marines who turned the tide of the war against the Hun at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Woods which will be immortalized so long as time last as much posts on the highway of democracy. John is looking fine and says it is sure fine to get home after an absence of two and one-half years.

To Prison For Whiskey Theft

Joe Schlosser who claims Oklahoma for his home and Joe Roe of Monett were found guilty for a jury in the Circuit court here Thursday to burglary and larceny and given prison terms. Schlosser's punishment was assessed at 7 years and Roe's at 2 years in the penitentiary.

Schlosser and Roe broke into the Zuccanti saloon at Monett and stole a large quantity of whiskey in August.

Large Crowds At Court

Large crowds have been in attendance at Circuit court this week. Judge Henson has a large amount of court business before him this term and court is likely to run into next week.

The Mixon murder case for which the Sheriff has been ordered to secure a venire of 50 men was set for today, Wednesday.

Personal And Local

Mrs. J. H. Thomas and daughter, Kathryn, visited in Monett Thursday and Friday.

Mrs. D. L. Mitchell who visited for several weeks in Louisiana returned home the latter part of last week. She was accompanied home by her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Ward, and little son.

Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jayne have moved back to this county from southeast Missouri. They are now located at Monett. Mr. Jayne says that this county is far ahead of the county he was in south of St. Louis and was anxious to get back.

Charles Bennington left Monday for his home in Dillon, Mont., following a two weeks visit with his brother, F. W. and other relatives and friends. Charles had been away a number of years. He is presently located and is doing well at Dillon.

Mrs. George Griffin accompanied her uncle, Guy McClure, to Springfield Sunday evening and is spending the week there.

Arthur Erwin and Emory Smith have sold a forty acre tract of land which they owned three miles east of Cassville to J. C. Lowe who has moved to the farm.

Mr. and Mrs. James Trolinger and little son, Benston?, of Monett have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Trolinger and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Houston.

Clarence Sanders and Miss Cora Preddy of this city were married Saturday afternoon by Rev. J. T. Brattin. Clarence is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sanders and Mrs. Sanders is a daughter of Mrs. H. L. Preddy. Mr. Sanders is an industrious young man and Mrs. Sanders have been central girl at the Farmers telephone board for some time. Their many young friends will extend congratulations.

Judge Tom Zinn of Leann was in Cassville Thursday and Friday. He accompanied his daughter here to attend the teaches meeting.

Cash McKee, one of the prominent citizens of the Viola locality in the east part of this county, was lately married at Mt. Vernon to a Mrs. Hammock of Aurora.

S. T. Ledgerwood of Oilton, Okla., has sold his farm near Shell Knob, known as the Isaac Epperly farm, to Warren Higgs of Neodesha, Kan. The farm contains 120 acres and the consideration was $3,500.

Mrs. Laura Hodges of Marionville is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Cora Berkley, and Mrs. Dollie Vanzandt and brother, Will Ireland of Exeter and her sister, Mrs. Flora Owings of near Cassville, Mrs. Hodges lately underwent an operation at Springfield hospital and is slowly regaining her health.

James Perrine of Kansas City, Kan., has been here visiting his sister, Mrs. J. R. Wallen, who is ill and renewing his many old acquaintances.

The James Rhodes who a few months ago gave a bad check at the Brown Merc. Co., in this city and who Mr. Brown heard a few weeks ago had been killed at Tulsa, Okla., is now in the hands of the officers, having been arrested last week by Deputy Sheriff Ramey of Seligman at Monte Ne, Ark.

Dave Dingler received a message Saturday stating that his mother had died Saturday morning. She lived at Loveland, Col. Mr. Dingler left for Loveland Saturday evening to attend the funeral.

Sheriff Houston has bought the Roy D. Reynolds property in the Pharis addition which is now occupied by L. A. Dunbar.

Rev. J. T. Brattin, county missionary for the Baptist Association, began a series of meetings at Seligman Sunday night.

Oliver Horner has a new Maxwell car.

R.A. Gorg has a new Oakland car.

R. R. Fisher went to Quapaw, Okla., Sunday to visit his sister.

Mrs. D. H. Truhitte of Rogers spent last week with relatives in the Sparks locality.
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