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| 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, Dec. 4, 1919 |
Cassville Republican, Dec. 4, 1919 |
Personal And Local
W. L. and Harry Woodruff of near Washburn motored to Cassville on business Wednesday. Miss Jemima Eidson of Okmulgee, Okla., visited her brother, Phillip and friends here during the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. and Mrs. George Bayless of Coffeyville, Kan., are visiting Mrs. Bayless' parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bayless, here. George has a good position in a cemetery plant at Coffeyville. Mrs. John R. Wallen continues to be very bad sick. Mrs. M. Willis of Douthitt, Okla., is visiting her son, Charles Willis, and wife. Mrs. Fanny Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ely Paxton of Springfield attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane McClure here Wednesday of last week. George Venable, a former citizen of Cassville and later of Exeter, now living at Sapulpa, Okla., was run over by a Ford car and seriously injured Monday, November 24. Mr. Venable and a neighbor man were walking along the public road about a mile from town when a man by the name of Depp driving a Ford Sedan struck Mr. Venable with the car and ran over him, breaking his left leg above the knee, dislocating his right hip and bruising him about the face. His condition is reported to be critical. The driver of the car is said to assume all the blame for the accident. Mr.and Mrs. W. H. Brown lately received the sad news of the death of Mrs. R. S. Donnell, of Memphis, Tenn. Rev. and Mrs. Donnell lived a few years ago east of Cassville and had many friends here. Rev. Donnell is a brother of Mrs. W. H. Brown. Mrs. Donnell died of kidney trouble and was about 71 years old. Wiley Cosbey and Smith King of near Purdy went to Fayetteville, Ark., Wednesday to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Grandma King. She lacked only 40 days of being 100 years old at the time of her death. She was a sister to Mace Combs of near Purdy. He was not able tot attend the funeral. Miss Jemima Eidson returned to Okmulgee, Okla., Sunday. C. A. Webber and little son, Marvin, spend Sunday in Monett. Dr. John Sparkman of Grove, Okla., was here for the first of the week visiting his brother, Dr. C. M. Sparkman. H. A. Walker and U. L. Barnes of Seligman, Judge Hilker of near Purdy, J. H. Aldridge of Mano and Tom Shrum of near Golden were in Cassville Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Doss Edmondson of Seneca attended the funeral of Mrs. Edmondson's father, D. L. Cox, Sunday. Columbus, Sam, Richard and James Morgan of Seneca attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, D. L. Cox, at the Horner Church near Cassville Sunday. Morris Bayless left at the REPUBLICAN office Monday a fine turnip which weighs 4 3/4 pounds. He had many others nearly as fine. They are the White Globe variety. Mr. Bayless says he sowed his turnip seed about the middle of August and raised about 76 bushels which is extra good for this year on a small plot of ground. Miss Lela Vanzandt who is teaching near Fairland, Okla., spent the thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vanzandt. The Aurora Advertiser last week gave an account of the death of Mrs. John R. McNatt, north of Aurora on Honey creek. Mrs. McNatt died at the Springfield hospital a few hours after an operation. She leaves husband and four little daughters. Mrs. M. B. Babb is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Virgil Newman, in Webb City. Mr. and Mrs. Will Meador and children of Monett spent Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Meador's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Montgomery. Mrs. C. H. Hadley and little son, Brice, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Pierce City relatives. Rev. E. W. McCracken of Sarcoxie attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane McClure here Wednesday of last week. Earl Mitchell visited at Tulsa, Okla., last week. Mrs. Mitchell and children went to Tulsa the week before to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Epperson of Seattle, Wash., arrived the first of last week to see their aunt, Mrs. Jane McClure. She had passed away before they reached Cassville. Pike Hailey has been discharged from the United States Navy. He had been in the service long enough to get to see many different parts of the world and has many interesting things to tell about his travels. Miss Effie Salmon of Shawnee, Okla., who attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane McClure, returned home Friday night. Miss Salmon is a teacher in the public schools of Shawnee. She taught in the Cassville school a number of years ago and is an excellent teacher. She said that Cassville had taken on a very substantial appearance since she was her before. A man who gives his name as Charles Fenster of Oklahoma City is in the county jail at Mt. Vernon upon a charge of selling bogus oil stock to a number of Lawrence County citizens who live around Bowers Mill. Fenster is said to have collected about $5,000 for the supposed oil stock but none of the stock was delivered. Daniel Cox Dead
D. L. Cox died very suddenly at his home in this city Friday morning November 28, of neuralgia of the heart, at the age of 68 years 10 months and 1 day. About ten days before his death he had a severe attack of neuralgia of the heart but had been apparently getting along very well for a few days just before his death. Friday morning he ate his breakfast and spoke freely of how much better he was feeling and how well the had rested through the night. About nine o'clock he received a sudden attack and passed away immediately. Daniel Leroy Cox was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Cox who came to this county in 1851 and located first on what was for many years been known as the Bowman or Pharis old farm up the valley southeast of Cassville three-fourths of a mile. Here D. L. was born January 28, 1851. Later the family located on the farm known as the Chris Ireland place where the Henry Beck store is now located on the Cassville and Rock creek road. All of his life, except a short time at Joplin, was spent in the community of Cassville. He was married to Malissa A. Morgan in 1874. To them seven children were born, two sons and five daughters, of whom one son, W. A. Cox, east of Cassville, and three daughters are living. The daughters are Mrs. Lula Edmonson, wife of Ben Edmondson, Mrs. Ada Edmondson, wife of Doss Edmondson of Seneca, and Miss Lena at home. Several months ago Mr. Cox had an accident in which he sustained a broken leg. He then sold his farm east of Cassville and moved to his Cassville residence property where he and wife and daughter, Lena were living at the time of his death. When yet in his teens he was converted and united with the Baptist church of which he was a devoted member and for which he was always glad to make any reasonable sacrifice. He was a quiet unassuming man but always looked upon as one of the community's substantial, upright and most highly respected citizens who aspired to set a good example of a righteous life before his children and neighbors. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Horner Baptist church and his body laid to rest in the cemetery near by. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin who stated that to be the seventh funeral he had conducted for the Morgan and Cox families. The County Court
The county court was in session Monday and Tuesday, there being present Judges Clevenger Varner and Ryder. In addition to routine business the following among other business was transacted: Joe Jackson of Monett was appointed constable of Monett township. Jess Mitchell was admitted to the county farm home. All road petitions pending bore the county were continued. Order that funs on hand in the county treasury available for that purpose be applied on warrants of past years in order of their protest and credit be giving upon judgments against the county to the extent of the amounts paid, same having been agreed to by officials of First National Bank and Barry County Bank, Cassville, holders of said judgments. Following order was made by the court: Warning:
Court orders County Clerk to give warning to all persons who are delinquent with their interest on school fund loans and all persons who have school fund loans have permitted their insurance policies to lapse, to call and pay interest, due and obtain necessary insurance on property. Court orders that in all cases where this order has not been obeyed by the February term of the county court, 1920, foreclosure will will be made on said loans. Attest, Leroy Jeffries, Clerk of the County Court. Circuit Court Adjourned
Judge Henson was in Cassville Friday to hear arguments on motions in a number of cases and to formally close the regular November term of the Barry County Circuit court. This closes the Judge's judicial work for the year. Four to Penitentiary
Sheriff Houston left Saturday night for Jefferson City with four men for the state penitentiary, two men having all been sentenced by Judge Henson at the regular November term of the circuit court. The four men are: John Roe and Joe Schlosser, four years, each for burglary and larceny; Fred L. Brady and M. E. Turner, five years each for shooting and attempting to hold up Charles Wagner in Monett. The sheriff was accompanied by James Trolinger. Elizabeth Riddle Passes Away
Elizabeth Terry was born Aug. 29, 1847 in Madison County, Ark., was united in marriage with J. W. Riddle, July 10, 1866. To this union were born 10 children, 6 boys and 4 girls. Three daughters and 1 son preceded her to the home beyond this vale of tears. She leaves a husband, 5 sons and one daughter, 2 brothers and 1 sister besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The sons are U. S. and J. W. jr., of Monett; Finas of Webster County, W. A. of Jenkins and Phillip of Crane. The daughter is Mrs. Dollie of near Monett. Grandma professed a hope in Christ in Oct. 1866 and united with the Missionary Baptist church and remained with that church about 2 years and then united with the Freewill Baptist and remained with that church until death. It as known by all who knew her that she had lived a Godly life. To know her was to love her as she always had a kind word for all those with whom she came in contact so long as she was able. The latter part of her life was so pleasure for her as she lost her hearing and endure much suffering. She was 72 years 3 months and 1 day old. Contributed. Young Moore Dead
Young Moore was found dead in his home at Purdy Sunday morning by one of his neighbors. He was found lying across the bed with his clothes on. It is not known just when he died. Some of the citizens of Purdy believe they saw him Saturday. It is believed that death was the result of heart failure. Mr.Moore was 67 years old last April. He was born near Cape Fair, Stone County, and when a young man the family moved to Cape Girardeau county. He there engaged in the drug business for a number of years and later traveled for drug houses. For the past twelve years he had lived in Purdy. He lived alone. He had been married and has one son who is thought to be living at Louisiana, Mo. He leaves two brothers, P. R. Moore, east of this city and D. R. Moore of Southeast Missouri. The funeral was held Monday and interment made in the Purdy cemetery. Licenses to Wed
Clarence R. Cummons, 20, Cassville & Marie Haddock, Cassville Waldo T. Hinerman, 27, Monett & Bessie Flamson, 22, Pierce City Earl Brown, Purdy & Ida Ellis, Cato |
Shell Knob
Sam Blankenship of Jenkins visited his brother, Will, and brother-in-law, Franklin Rogers, the past week. Washburn Prairie
Our new mail carrier, Mr. Will Lathin took charge of Route 1, Monday. Will and Ilus Ball of Munsey spent Sunday night with their sister, Mrs. Ella Brewer and family. Gene, Ruth and Carl Withers of Monett spent Saturday and Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Amah Foster here. Judge Varner and family and Chas Hefley and family attended the funeral of Uncle Dan Cox at Horner Sunday. Mrs. Otto Smith and little daughter, Ava, are spending a few days with her parents, Wm. Fairchild and wife of Rock Springs. Oak Ridge
Friday night Nov. 28, a telegram came conveying to Mrs. John Johnson the sad news that her son, Elmer Dalton of Kansas City was dead. Mr. Johnson left Saturday for Kansas City and a telegram Dec. 1st informs the family that he would be buried today, Tuesday, at Sarcoxie by the side of his first wife. He leaves mother, one half sister, Mrs. Frank Hall, four children, three of them make their home with their grandmother, Mrs. Johnson, and one with Mrs. Rosco Wallace, lives at Tulsa, Okla. He also leaves a wife at Kansas City to the bereave we offer our sympathy. Some one at the shore sale Monday accidentally let a gun go off, the charge striking the ground just in front of Mrs. T. A. Payne and some other parties filing their faces with dirt. Better be scared than hurt. Pike Hailey, who lately came home from the navy services is teaching our school for his sister, Miss Lula, who has been very sick. Pike has taught here before. Flatwood
Miss Opra Terry visited home folks Sunday afternoon and attended church at Arnhart, Sunday night. Jim Mackey is one among the sick. Line
Mrs. Allen Miller spent Sunday with Mrs. Harris. Amos Henson and family returned to their home Sunday evening after a two weeks stay at rich Henson's. Greenhill
Clyde McCormick has purchased a new car. Bethel School is still progressing nicely with Harlan McCoy as teacher. Asberry Davis and son Winford went to Monett Monday to have Mr. Davis foot treated. Willow Branch
J. B. Simpson is working at the McDowell mill putting in a new track and carriage. Robert Bolin has moved to this brother, R. D. Bolin's place. Miss Susie Collins left last week for Oklahoma City to work. Arthur Jay is moving in with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Kate Thomas of Leann. Mrs. Ida Thomas has returned from Oklahoma City where she had been attending her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Week, who has been very sick. She reported Mrs. Week greatly improved. Hazel Dell
Grandpa Garber has been over in this part of the county this week. George Powell and family moved in with Poll Packwood last week. Mr.Stephenson has moved to Pierce city and Mr. Richardson has moved on the Stephenson farm. Pleasant Valley
Mrs. Arthur Burchett is improving from her sick spell very slowly. Pleasant Ridge
Mrs. Ora Duffy of Pitcher, Okla., is visiting relatives around here and at Aurora. Homer Black's boy who has been real sick with pneumonia fever is better at this writing. Glenden Haynes of Monett visited Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Black from Thursday till Saturday of last week. James Davis and family, Dick Stark and family spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Boss Bolton. We had school every day last week. Had no vacation for Thanksgiving and sever visited the school Thursday. Amos Henson who has been at his father's sick for a week was able to come home Sunday. Mineral Spring
B. C. McCluer ran a narrow escape of getting his store burned Monday. His wife raked some coals into the ash box and then picked up a pan with coal oil in it and poured on the coals to put them out thinking it was water and of course it didn't work. Roy McCluer received a burned hand getting the box out of the store. East Jenkins
Miss Chloe Bolin visited with Misses Gladys and Vera Thomas Sunday. The death angel visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Hadley last Tuesday and took away their little infant daughter, age 1 year. Mrs. Gusta Riddle and children of Oklahoma are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Long and family. Macedonia
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Henderson has the whooping cough. Raymond Roller visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of New Site Wednesday. Gunter
James Trusty from Springfield spent Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. Bradshaw, returning home Friday. Elmer Richardson and family have returned from Texas where they have been for the last few months. Mrs. Sarah Roller went to Kansas City last week. She met her husband there and they went onto Nebraska to see their daughter and family, Mrs. Florence Bethune. Golden
Jack Davis returned from Kansas Saturday. Born to S. J. Sparks and wife, Nov. 28, a bouncing boy. Tom Shrum was in Cassville Monday on business. M. H. Roberts is home from a pleasant visit in Oklahoma. Harrison Doty and family of Jenkins are visiting Mrs. Doty's parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bryant. Babe Roberts and son, Charley, of Oklahoma are visiting home folks this week. Mr.Roberts will soon return but Charley will stay and attend school. New Salem
Isom Skelton of Richey was visiting relatives here last week. Leon Skelton accompanied him home Saturday to spend a few days. We are glad to see Ben Chappell and family in our midst again. They recently moved back to their farm here after a year's stay in Kansas. Robert Morely visited last week with his sister, Mrs. hazel Watson, our school teacher. Miss Opal Cheny spent the week-end with relatives in Joplin. She did not return until Sunday. Exeter
Mrs. Lela Hesse and brother, Jack Erwin, went to Joplin last week to bring home their father, Geo. Erwin, who was hurt in a street car accident there. He is improving at this writing. C. Wilhelm has been real sick but is some better. Mr.Keowing and family returned home Sunday from a months visit in St. Louis and other points. Arnhart
Newt Smith was in Monett Monday. Fred Long and wife who have been visiting her will make their home at Republic. White Church
Mrs. Geo. Woods and son, John, who have been sick are better. They expect to move to near Butterfield this week. Mrs. John Taylor went back to The Springfield hospital at Springfield Friday. She was accompanied by her daughter, Miss Nell. Clark
Sam Autry is moving to his place he recently bought near Fairview. We are sorrow to see them leave this neighborhood, but wish them good luck where ever they go. Rocky Comfort
Miss Ruth Davidson teacher of the Elm Springs school, spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Paterson and little son Loyd John R., of near Powell visited Mrs. M. J. Patterson and children Friday. |
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