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1919 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers |
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Cassville Republican, Nov. 27, 1919 |
Cassville Republican, Nov. 27, 1919 |
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Hung Jury in
Mixon Murder Case Three Days Taken for Getting Jury and Trail Of Case. Large Number of Witnesses Examined The jury in the Mixon murder case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged Sunday afternoon after deliberating over the case since seven o'clock Saturday evening. It is said that the ballot stood 10 to 2 in favor of convicting Sidney Mixon, the father, and 9 to 3 in favor of acquitting Ashley Mixon, the son, on charges of First Degree murder. The jury was composed of the following named men: C. D. Velton, W .C. Dickson, M.E. Miller, A.G. Garrison, D. A. Lautaret, W. E. McCormick, J. F. Balmas, Fred Cole, D. C. Tarvin, Guy Cole, C.D. Watson and Ralph Turpin. Talking testimony began Friday afternoon and was completed Saturday a hour 3:30 o'clock. The lawyers in the case were given two and one-half hours for argument. The jury then had supper and were taken to their room to deliberate upon a verdict. The state was represented by Prosecuting attorney Smith and J. S. Davis of this city. D. H. Kemp of Monett as counsel for the defense. The state's theory of the case was that of deliberate murder, or murder in the first degree. The jury was either to find the defendants guilty of first degree murder or acquit them. A large number of witnesses were examined on both sides and large crowds attended the trial. Harve Williams was shot by Sidney Mixon, according to Mixon's own testimony, with a target rifle, Thursday July 17, at Williams home about 16 miles east of Cassville. Mixon's son, Ashley, was present and had a shot gun with him. The father steed on the stated on the stand that he shot Williams to keep Williams from shooting Ashley and stated that at the time he shot, Mrs. Williams was in the act of handling a gun to her husband. The Mixons acknowledged the killing but claimed it was in self defense. Mrs. Ashley Mixon was also an eye witness to the killing. Mrs. Williams had no eye witness on her side of the case. She testified that the Mixons came to the Williams home that morning and finding Williams out some distance from the house unarmed, the Mixons said "Now we have you where we want you." and shot him down. Relaying upon her testimony said circumstantial evidence the state attempted to prove First Degree murder. The testimony disclosed that the Mixons and Williams had been at outs, quarrelling and having each other arrested for disturbing the peace of each other for sometime past, ending in the tragedy of July 17. Proceedings of Probate Court
Est. W. B. Antle, dec'd final set., bal. due nothing. Est. Martin Dietrich, report of sale of real estate approved. Same in estate of Opal and Lorine King, minors and in estate of James McCullah, minor. Est. John Rowan minors, order made for sale of real estate. Est. Alzanda Lockwood Betterton, dec'd. order of sale of real estate. Est. Catherine Buchanan et al, minors, 1st annual set., bal. due estate, $582. Est. Woodrow H. Williams, minor, order made appointing guardian and curator. Est. of Co-partnership estate of J. C. Crane and son, demand of Ed Haas for $569.82. Est. Eugene Williams, minor, order for sale of real estate. Est. Leota Harman, dec'd, semi-annual set., no bal. due estate. Est. Maggie Siddall, insane, final set., bal. due estate $74.05, Est. Herbert Eagleston, dec'd., final set., bal. due estate nothing. Est. Willice Wilson, dec'd., semi-annual set., no bal. due. Est. Julia Malan, dec'd. 1st annual set., bal. due estate $380.03. Est. John Reid, dec'd., final set., bal. due estate, $2112.30. Est. Peter Yonker, dec'd., final set., bal. due estate, $563.76. Est. M. O. Trantham, dec'd, final set., bal. due estate $433. Est. Gilbert Plancheon, dec'd. final set., bal due estate nothing. Est. S. A. Monett, dec'd., final set., bal. due estate, $142.45. Est. Mrs. Mamie Boren, dec'd., semi-annual set., bal. due estate, $2335.87. Est. H. T. Pennell, dec'd., first set., bal. due estate $22.18. Est. Margaret Gardener, dec'd., semi-annual set., bal. due estate $1005.75. Est. Lula M. Curry, minor, 2nd annual set., bal due estate $81.23. Est. Maggie Siddell, court appoints W. C. Murphy guardian and curator. Another Pioneer Passes into Rest.
Mrs. Jane McClure Dies Following Lingering Illness.
Member of One of the County's Prominent Families.
Mrs. Jane McClure died at 7 o'clock Monday evening, November 24, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.W. Chandler, in this city, following an illness of many weeks, at the age of 79 years 9 months and 12 days. Funeral services are being held today, Wednesday, 12:30 o'clock at the M. E. Church, South, conducted by Rev. Lawrence Orr of Springfield the pastor. The body will be buried on the family lot in the Washburn Prairie cemetery eight miles southwest of Cassville this afternoon. A large number of relatives from a distance and numerous friends from Cassville, Washburn and communities will attend the funeral. Jane Gay McClure was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gay, of the locality of Newtonia about the time of the organization of Newton county in the year 1839. Mrs. McClure was born February 12, 1840. Sometime later the family moved to Barry County and located in the vicinity of Washburn. She was married to William McClure in July 18__. Mr. McClure was engaged in the milling business at the Roaring river spring and was in the mercantile business at Washburn, then Keetsville and at Cassville and from 1866 to the early eighties the family lived at different times at each of these places. Later one of the fine Washburn Prairie farms on the old wire road near Washburn became the family home and remained so until Mr. McClure's death many years later. Mrs. McClure was the mother of six children: Mrs. Rebecca Chandler, wife of Dr. S.W. Chandler of this city; Alice George, deceased, wife of the late J. W. George, William D. of Claremore, Okla., Charles of Lawton, Okla., Guy W. of Springfield and R. White McClure, deceased of Springfield. In addition to the rearing of her own children she received into her home and took the place of a mother to the children of her step-daughter, Mrs. Salmon, following her death and was a mother during the past fifteen years to the children of her daughter, Alice, since her death n 1904. She professed faith in her Lord at an early age and united with the M. E. Church South of which she remained a consistent and faithful member until death. She was a friend to everybody, loved and honored by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance and great will be her reward by her loving heavenly father for her long years of service in His name and for the welfare an happiness of others. Died
Mrs. Fannie Barnes, wife of U. L. Barnes of Seligman, died Nov. 17, 1919, after an illness of several months. She was born August 15, 1867 and was united in marriage to U. L. Barnes Dec. 25, 1884. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnes were born 13 children, 7 girls and 6 boys, 10 of whom are living: Mrs. Myrtle Roller, Washburn, Mrs. Gertie Morgan, Harrison, Ark., Mrs. Verda Rieck, Elkhart, Iowa, Mrs. Cleo Hildrett, Ankeny, Iowa, Miss Pearl Barnes, Joplin and Ben, Clyde, Thelma, Chester and Irene who are at home. Mrs. Barnes had lived most of her life in the community of Seligman and was known as a good Christian woman by her many friends. All the children were present except one daughter, Cleo, of Ankeny, Iowa, and one son, Ben, of Las Vegas, Nevada, who did not arrive in time for the funeral. In her death the family loses a dear companion and mother. Attend McClure Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McClure of Claremore, Charles McClure of Lawton, Okla., and two daughters, Misses Mira and Marjorie, who are in school at Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Guy McClure and son, Wilson, and daughter, Mrs. John Bates, of Springfield, Rev. Walter McClure of Sedalia, Miss Effie Salmon of Shawnee, Okla., Ed Stewart of Durant, Okla., and Larry and Florence George of Kansas City are here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jane McClure. Card of Thanks
We, the children of Mrs. S. A. Evans deceased desire to thank all the good friends of the vicinity of Cassville and Truelove who so kindly extended their sympathy and assistance at the death and funeral of our mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hines, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Smith, Fred Sills. Exeter
The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Erwin is real sick. Grandma Erwin is spending a few days in Wayne this week. Mrs. Cliff Wilhelm is able to be up after a spell of sickness. Robert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Berkley, is very sick at this writing. J. M. Fleming, one of Exeter's good citizens, died Tuesday and was laid to rest Wednesday of last week in Maplewood cemetery. He had been in poor health for the past year. He had been in Illinois for his health all summer but never a gained any and came home to die. He leaves one son, and some grandchildren to morn his death. T. B. Yarnell has moved to Exeter to take care of the Farmers Exchange. Hazel Dell
Tom Brattin has the foundation in for a new house. Three car loads of opossum hunters were out from Exeter one night last week. The catch must have been great. O. G. Antle while returning form Exeter lost a fine turkey. It was in a sack and in some way got out of the buggy. Washburn Prairie
Miss Esther Smith the Hello Girl at Exeter visited homefolks Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Mabel Raines and children of Washburn visited at R. T. Raines Saturday night and Sunday. Henry Weston went to Purdy Saturday to visit with the families of G. W. Gurley and E.W. Daugherty. Mrs. J. S. Varner visited her sons, Paul and Moulton and families at Washburn Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Corum McNabb and son, Chester, of Calvary spent Sudnay with R. J. Foster and family. Licenses to Wed
F. B. Schlitt, 36, Oakland, CA & Edith McCormick, 38, Monett A. M. Hagedorn, 58, Pioneer & Delia Depriest, 22, Pioneer Arnold B. Riddle, 18, Purdy & Loyse Blalock, Purdy James Channel, 20, Cassville & Grace Wilson, 16, Cassville Clarence D. Sanders, 23, Cassville & Cora Preddy, 21, Cassville Charlie Swindell, Purdy & Flora Atnip, Purdy Danny Booyer, 47, Exeter & Orpha Turner 37, Exeter Willie Pendergraft, 20, Seligman & Nellie Wilks, 16, Seligman George Abramovitz, 23, Monett & Rose Szezepanski, 23, Monett Frank Zebert, 26, Monett & Rose Jester, Pierce City Bruce Lowe, 22, Butterfield & Georgia Gillmore, 21, Butterfield Fred Long, 27, Purdy & Elbert Black, 31, Cassville James Carpenter, 18, Verona & Irene Brown, Monett Omar L. Ash, 22, Verona & Elsie E. Dummit, 21, Monett Horace J. Blakeslee, 62, Purdy & Florence Riddle, 40, Butterfield Edward Bobski, 24, Bricefield & Bessie Dombroski, 24, Bricefield |
Personal And Local
Mr. and Mrs. George Griffin returned Saturday from Springfield. Jack Hisey has bought the residence property now occupied by J. G. Perkins. George Joslin went to Rolla Thursday to remain. Mrs. Joslin left Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Joslin and son, LeCompte, will not go for a while yet. J. C. Henry and Ed Roberts will offer soon at public sale a bunch of yearling and two ear old Jersey heifers. Watch for bills. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller have received from their son, Neil who last week entered Missouri Valley College, saying that he is delighted with his new work. Mrs. J. J. Eden is visiting relatives at Pinkneyville, Ill. Rev. Will Ireland is engaged in a protracted meeting at the Baptist church in this city. D. L. Cox who was dangerously ill the first of last week of neuralgia of the heart, is getting a long very well at present. Chas. Curry of Eagle Rock was here Monday with a load of wheat and said everything was going fine in his community. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Galloway and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Loy of Aurora Stock show at Kansas City last week. Ed Harper and sister, Miss Ethel, of Purdy were among the number from this county who attended the State Sunday School convention at Kansas City last week. The Crane Chronicle states that Arch Stafford a former Hurley merchant and prominent Sunday school worker and officer in Stone of the the Delaware State Sunday School Association. Mr. Stafford will be remembered in this county for the work he died in behalf of the Sunday schools and the Y. M. .C . A. Dave Dingler returned Friday from Loveland, Colo., where he attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Mary J. Dingler, who died at Loveland November 14, at the age of 76 years. Rev. Luther Carlin has moved from near Monett to Rocky Comfort to be handy to his ministerial work. He is pastor of the Rocky Comfort and of the Wheaton Baptist churches, one half time each. Mr. and Mrs. Densil Reese have been visiting Mrs. Reese's parents at Johnson, Ark. Mrs. Arthur Salyer is visiting her mother at Hampton, Ia. East Purdy
Jim Mackey is on the sick list. Mrs. Norma Thomas and family write from Washington that they are well and are satisfied with their new home. Munsey
Misses Maye Ball and Zuma Easley were the guests of Miss Tina Prier Sunday. Andy Buchanan and family of near Butterfield visited their daughter, Mrs. Dora Ball, of this community. Rock Springs
J. A. Roller was at Maysville, Ark., last week and in the edge of Oklahoma. John Still is home after working in the oil fields for some time. Mr. Rowlet and family of Virginia are visiting in this section. Mrs. U. L. Barnes was buried at the P. E. Roller cemetery last week. She died of heart failure. She was a good woman. The funeral services were conducted a the cemetery by P. H. Hodge. The bereaved have the sympathy of this section. Carter
J. W. Goodwin, one of the White river's successful famers has sold his farm to parties in the West. Miss Florence Clark of Neosho was visiting relatives in this part last week. The wedding bells were ringing in Golden last week when Dr. Henson and Mrs. Truman were united in marriage. They gave a party last Wednesday night at which all had a jolly time. We wish them many happy days. Golden
Mrs. H. C. Bryant is quite poorly with rheumatism. Chas. Weddington has returned from Alluwee, Okla. Tone Eden of Cassville bought horses and mules here one day last week. J. J. Bartmess left Monday for a ten days stay with his sister near Garber, Okla. J. W. Goodwin sold his farm last week to J. W. Lawler of Wyoming. J. W. has the Idaho fever. Chas. Keith of near Cassville is visiting his sister, Mrs. S. J. Sparks, and trading some while here. Sim Hardwick who had the misfortune of losing one of his little fingers in the grist mill is getting along nicely. Mrs. Alfred McCandless and son, Archie, returned home Sunday from a weeks visit with relatives near Cassville. Mrs. McLewis and daughter, Mrs. Wirt Shumarker, have retuned from a pleasant visit with relatives at Broken Bow, Neb. Holley Edmondson and family are moving this week to near Chetopa, Kans. Here is wishing them well and hearty welcome back. Mrs. Susie Shaffer of Eldorado Springs is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Clark this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Arnold of near Cassville are visiting their daughter, Mrs. p. A. Garber. They spent Sunday evening with J. W. Goodwin and wife. Dr. H. C. Henson and Mrs. Alice Truman were quietly married by Rev. Haggard on the 18th. A large crowd gathered at their home Wednesday night. Good music was furnished by the string band and a treat of candy and apples by the Dr. Pokeberry
James Stockton has a very sick child. Miss Ollie Bolin spent from Saturday until Sunday evening with her cousin, Mrs. Alive McPhail of near Cedar Bluff. R. E. Bolin and family have moved. We welcome them to our community. Dr. S. W. Chandler returned Thursday from Vandalia, Ill, where he was called by the serious illness of his brother a few days before. He left him much improved. Rocky Comfort
Written for last week. Thomas Ford of Lowell, Ark., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ford a few days last week. Tom informed us that he owns a large apple orchard near Lowell. H. P. Lamberson and G. W. Wyatt have the new light plant building completed. J. W. Montgomery has purchased a new Ford touring car. Mineral Spring
Joe Baker and wife from Cassville visited Sunday with his son, Will, near Rock House. Roy Timmons has rented the farm of Tom Linley's where Otis Baker lives. Mr. Baker will move to the McCandless farm he recently bought. Cedar Bluff
Purl Hemphill says, "feeling ran high" when he and Miss Ollie Bolin of near Jenkins got into a hole of water near Clio on Saturday night. His horse falling down and not being able to get up, he wade right in and change places with it. Clark
Sam Autry is very poorly at this writing. Mrs. Hallie Burchett is still on the sick list. Pierre Decocq and family visited the latter's mother, Mrs. J. F. Graveitt and children Sunday. Morris Rhea and wife are the proud parents of a baby boy, born Nov. 18. James Rhea and family of Purdy spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Nannie Rhea. Roaring Spring
Miss Kate Elting left for Oregon Friday. F. E. Faulk has been on the sick list. Geo. Church of Pasley has been bailing hay for C. E. Puett. Miss Maude Cottrell of Shell Knob has been spending the week with her cousin, Mrs. C. E. Puett and family. Butterfield
Will Almstead has a new Ford car. Aunt Jane Holt is on the sick list. Bruce Lowe and Georgia Gillmore were married in Monett Saturday. We wish them a long and happy life. Kings Prairie
Large crowds attended he revival at Liberty Church, conducted by Rev. E. R. Stribling. Over 20 have taken a stand for Christ with several additions to the church and the membership greatly strengthened. A. C. Branch of Buffalo, Okla., is visiting his uncle, B. S. Stribling, and looking for a location. He raised 5,000 bushels of Wheat this year but says the season there is very uncertain. Rev. J. K. Rutledge of Neosho, a former pastor of the New Liberty church, is visiting here and assisting in some of the nearby revivals. He is accompanied by Mrs. Rutledge. White Church
Miss Dovia Edmondson and mother who have been quite sick are improving. Mrs. G. Wood and son, John, have been sick the past week. They are improving. Mrs. Grant McKee and mother, Mrs. Morrow, went to Viola Sunday for a short visit with relatives and friends. Syble Taylor had to miss school last week on account of illness. New Salem
Sam Fountain will soon have his new residence ready to move into. He has had quite a lot of trouble in getting lumber. Elijah Long who has been at St. Paul, Ark., visiting his brother the past month has returned home. Mrs. Lela Roller and daughter, Ercle, returned last week from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Maud Fosser, at Little Rock Ark. Mrs. May Brixey returned home Saturday night from a two weeks stay with her sister, Mrs. Ethel Helig, of near Fayetteville, Ark. Greenhill
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Roller attended the funeral of Uncle John Roller at Arnhart Sunday. Miss Eula Marbut of near Arnhart visited her cousin, Miss Opal Davis, Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith are the proud parents of a baby boy. |
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