| 1920 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. |
Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers
Extracted by: Donna Cooper, Coordinator |
Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Jan. 10, 1920
The death angel visited the home of Albert Beeson and took his wife. Mrs. Beeson had been real sick for about two weeks, but her friends had thought her improving until about twenty minutes before she died. She left her husband and two sons, besides a host of relatives and friends. She was the youngest daughter of Dow Ennis. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Methodist Church and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Goodnight, at the Forest Grove School house after which her body was laid to rest in the Ennis Cemetery beside her four little ones who had preceded her to the great beyond. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and sons. Bert Pickle Passes Away
Bert Pickle died at his home 1-2 miles west of Oak Ridge school house. Jan. 1, 1920, of cancer of stomach, aged 35 years, 1 month and 18 days leaving his wife and one daughter to mourn his passing. He was born at Winterset, Iowa, Nov. 14, 1884, and moved from there to Colorado, about 13 years of age. He was married Dec. 18, 1907 to Miss Tillie Painter and to this marriage one daughter Gladys was born, age 11 years. He left his aged mother, 3 brothers and 6 sisters to mourn his passing. Three of the sisters live east of Cassville and are: Mrs. Emma Gates, Mrs. Maggie Gibbs and Mrs. U. S. Braught, Mrs. G. R. Fuqua, Willis, Texas Mrs. Mary U. Mayers, Mrs. Florence Mervin and Rosa Lawrence of Lamar, Col., and David M. Of Rosedale, Ind., and John east of Cassville. He protested faith in Christ at Rocky Ford, Col., when a young man and came to Barry County in 1917. He was a very quite and unassuming man and made many friends. Rev. Edward Chappell of Cassville conducted funeral services at the late home, Jan. 3, and interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery near Cassville. "Two more hands are gently folded on a frightful father's breast Two more feet have ceased to wander Through life's wilderness One more head has ceased the aching One more heart has ceased to beat One more soul has left its casket Gone to heaven's save retreat Oft we thing we hear our father Coming through the open door Then we tearfully remember Father will come back no more All his earthly labors over Gone with cares of more oppressed Where the wicked ceased from troubling And the weary are at rest" Mrs. Polk Bayless Dead
The spirit of another splendid wife, mother and citizen of Barry county have been claimed by the death angel and she is enjoying her inheritance in the sweet land of pure delight in that Holy City on high where bliss is eternal and will await the arrival of her loved ones from earth and shout glad hosannas? on their arrival and their dwell eternally all that loving hands and ____ physicians would do proved unavailing. The tomb has been unveiled to her and she passed thru this transitory abode in limitation to that glory land that awaits all the living of a Godly life on earth. Miss Della Susan Barr was born in Dade County, March 16, 1875 and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Barr, who lived and died at Exeter, and were estimable citizens of this county. She died January 1, 1920 at her home 4 miles northwest of Cassville of a liver trouble and other complications, age 41 years, 2 months and 15 days. August 18, 1895 she and A. P. Bayless were married. To this union four children were born: Homer, Rae?, Ruby and Ruth and they with the husband survive the wife and mother. She left four sisters and one brother who are: Mrs. Ollie Stapleton, Mrs. Ida Bates, Mrs. Edith Packwood, Mrs. Glenn Packwood and R. L. Barr of Exeter to mourn her departure for that glory land. She was converted in early life and united with the Methodist Church at Exeter and joined the Antioch Baptist Church in August 1907. Revs. C. M. Smith and Chas. Vanzandt conducted funeral services at Antioch Baptist Church, Saturday, Jan. 3, 1920 at 2:00 p.m., with a large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of love and respect to an excellent woman, wife, mother and citizen. The remains were interred in the Antioch Cemetery. Death Claims E. Campbell
Elijah W. Campbell for the past ten years, resident? of Greene County, died Sunday evening, December 7th at his home, one mile east of John Day, after an illness extending over a period of more than six months. Cancer of the stomach was the direct cause of his death. Up to last May when he bought the Dan Flar? place near John Day, Mr. Campbell and his family had been residents of Bear Valley, having come there from Missouri in 1909. Deceased was born in Georgia on 12th day of October 1858, being 61 years, one month and 23? days old at the time of his death. From Georgia he moved to Missouri, where he married Martha L. Baker, who survives him, also their four children, Mrs. D., Stratton, Virgil E. Campbell, L. E. Campbell and Arthur Campbell. Seven brothers, three living in Washington, two in Oregon and two in Missouri are others surviving relatives. Mr. Campbell had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church since boyhood. He had also been a member of the Modern Woodmen of America for the past 10 years - John Day, Oregon paper. Elijah Campbell was raised near Purdy, Mo., and was a brother of C. B. Campbell of near that place. He married Miss Martha Baker of near Cassville, a sister of Joseph Baker of the city, Mrs. Frank Wilmouth and Alvin Baker of Oklahoma. Elijah once lived near Cassville and at Rocky Comfort. He was a member of the Rocky comfort M. W. A. Camp. He was a good man and citizen and enjoyed the respect of all his acquaintances. We understand that he had done well since going to Oregon. Mrs. Campbell sons Edward and Arthur may return to this section to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. A. M. Leach Dead
Joel Cottrell, Stamp Mound and Stephen Epperly of Shell Knob came up Tuesday after a casket for Mrs. A. M. Leach who died at her home near the Knob, Tuesday at 3:00 of stomach and heart trouble, aged about 65 years. She enjoyed the high estimation of everybody who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, she walked for the good of the community in which she lived, she looked after the needy and suffering and there ___ better word to be spoken of a person than that they helped the needy. She was a___ member of the Christian Church at Shell Knob. Her husband two daughters, Mrs. Ola Shapen? of Springfield?, Mo.?, and Mrs. Charles Mc ___Kan., ___ Leach of Fowler, Colo., and Wade Leach of Dexter, Kans., survive the __ ___ ___ mother. The departed was a sister of Stamp Mound. Funeral ___ was ___ Wednesday by Rev. G. G. Cotwell and interment was made in Painter Cemetery. Bud Marbut Moves to Texas
Mrs. Missouri Ethridge of this city received a letter from her brother, W. L. Marbut on the 2nd from Hugo, Okla., who stated they had sold their property interests there and would leave on No. 3, that day for Breckenridge, Texas. This is in Stephens County and near the Ranger Oil fields and we hope that Bud and Addie will strike it rich down there. Edens Buy Farm
C. W. Edens and his son Floyd purchased the Lee Hefley farm of Chas.? and Evert James, Monday, Place is 100 acres in the tract and they paid $5,150 for it. This farm is in Pasley neighborhood and formerly belonged to the late Lee Hefley. Curry - Ball
Rev. Edward Chappell performed the ceremony at his residence in this city, Jan. 2, 1920 that combined the hearts of two splendid young people, Noel Curry and Miss Jeanetta Ball of Eagle Rock, into one union. Both are members of old and highly respected families of that section. Noel is a son of Chas. Curry a prominent farmer and Mrs. Curry is a daughter of Silas Ball another good citizen of that vicinity. We hope this splendid young couple all the success ___ is in married life. Ball - Varner
Another young couple have ventured out on the matrimonial sea, not withstanding the squalls that have caused many barks to flounder on those voyages. Wm. Ball of Eagle Rock and Miss Pauline Varner of Washburn Prairie, were married last Sunday. The groom is said to be a nice young man and has prepared for life's journey. The bride is the youngest daughter of Judge and Mrs. John Varner of Washburn Prairie, and is highly spoken of by those who enjoy her acquaintanceship. Hankins - Vincent
The words have been spoken, that caused two hearts to palpitate with happiness and joy and we trust that it may continue and in through not their earthly ____. Dewey Hankins of near Cassville hiked out over to Joplin, on the 30th int. and then he and Miss Elafu Vincent departed for Neosho, where they were delighted to marry by the Recorder of Newton county, and a preacher was unlighted as their intentions and he married them on Dec. 31. The bride formerly resided northeast of Cassville and Dewey has always lived northwest of Cassville. Success to them. Hilburn - Beck
Oscar C. Hilburn and Miss Grace Beck of Cassville were married Dec. 27, 1919, by Elder E. D. Chappell at his home in Cassville. Mr. Hilburn is the son of Tom Hilburn and is an industrious farmer and has many friends. Mrs. Hilburn is a daughter of the Rev. H.? R. ? Beck of near this city. Their many friends wish them a happy life. May heavens choicest blessings attend their pathway. Dombroski - Flaherty
Frank Flaherty and Miss Mary Dombroski of Bricefield were married at Bricefield Church, Dec. 30?, by Father Bosna?. This two prominent families of Barry County are united and we hope for them all the good things of this life. Marriage License
Noel Curry and Jeannette Ball, Eagle Rock Frank Simsberry and Mary Dumbroski, Bricefield John Seteppeski? and Elizabeth Abromovitz, Bricefield Wm. A. Ball, Seligman and Pauline Varner, Cassville Sigle Snider and Ethel Stockton, Cato Roscoe? R. Davis, Sawyer, Kans. and Alta Hobson?, Cato W. C. Hammers and Minnie Edens, Seligman |
Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Jan. 10, 1920
Local And Personals
Miss Lillie Abernathy returned to Kansas City, Sunday night. Sterling Hailey and family of near Mineralspring visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hailey and relatives Sunday. Winter Frost, father of T. S. Frost, is spending the winter with his daughter Mrs. Stella Harris at Capleville, Tenn. Mrs. Drexel Atkisson went to St. Louis, on 2nd to join her husband who has a position there. Don Ante returned to Booneville, Monday, where he will resume his studies in a military school. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gib Withers, of near Pierce City, Jan. 6, 1920, a daughter. Miss Kathleen Stone of Verona visited her aunt Mrs. Pharis Thomas and family of this city, this week. Tom Vanzandt wandered back from Clifton, Ohio, Monday morning to the surprise of everybody and claimed to have enjoyed his stay there with Ike Preston and family, who he said were doing well. He also met Dr. Francis in a nearby town who formerly resided in this city. Mrs. Columbia Haddock of near Eagle Rock, who has been sick is reported improved. Miss Beatrice Buzzetti has returned to Drury College at Springfield to resume her studies. John Boucher of Jefferson City spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boucher of Purdy. Will Hemphill and wife of near McDowell were Cassville visitors Monday. Miss Edna Priest, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Priest, residing 4 miles north of Cassville, died Wednesday, aged 12 years. Mrs. G. D. Quinn and daughter, Miss Mary, of LaRussell, visited her father, R. G. Salyer and family last week. They returned home Sunday. Miss Louise Landis, who spent the holidays with her parents, relatives and friends in this city, returned to Columbia on the 2nd where is attending the state university. Ira Sullivan who was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elzey Sullivan of this city, returned to Parris Island, SC where he is serving the U.S. in Marine service, last week. Jas. W. Goodwin of Golden left for Boise City, Idaho, Saturday night to look at the country and to visit his daughter who live in that state. He as accompanied by Claib? Brattin of Exeter whose mission is to see. J. P. S. Planchon, wife and son Oliver of near Monett, spent Christmas with their son and brother Albert and family, 4 miles out on the wire road. Oliver is at home from Great Lake Naval Training School for the holidays. Neighboring News
Mrs. Cyrena Gibson of Crane died Dec. 29, and the Chronicle says she was 95 years old. J. Rudolph Cook and Miss Zuma Wiley of Crane were married Dec. 29. The Chronicle says the bride is a daughter or Willis Wiley formerly of Barry County. John W. Leathers of Mt. Vernon is dead at age of 83 years. The Chieftain says Mrs. Gibson Adams and daughter of near Mt. Vernon has gone to California. Mrs. Hiram C. Dummit of Kings Prairie, died Dec. 27, 1919, aged 77 years. She left her husband, several sons and daughters to mourn her passing. Reuben Scholes of Granby, died Dec. 26, 1919, aged 82 years. Mrs. Chas. Gilman of Wheaton, aged 73 years, died Dec. 29, 1919, of blood poisoning. She was a member of Baptist Church. She was an old resident of the vicitny of Wheaton and left many relatives to mourn her departure. A. C. Johnson's application for parole will be heard at Jefferson City, Feb. 26. Butterfield
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Marlow, Sunday night, a daughter, The mother is not doing well. Miss Ethel Harper is making an extended visit at Tulsa, Okla., with Nellie McManns, who was recently married. Mr. Wheeler from Springdale, Ark., who purchased the D. Bethune place, has arrived with a car of goods and stock; the family coming overland via the Ford route. He has a new Ford Truck, which is certainly a very useful article about the farm. G. W. Gillmore has moved to the Young place and John Weaver to Horace Ferguson property. Mr. Robertson of near Madry has rented the R. J. Henson building and will put in a stock of hardware. Jenkins
C. A. McArtor is going to move to Noel this week. We always regret the loss of an energetic man from our community. Charlie has done considerable toward the up building of our town. We have to give him credit for the new buildings in our town, the walls will be ready for occupancy this week as they have the roof on and floor down and all done except stairway landing. The Jenkins Bank expects to have their building ready for occupancy in a short times. S. E. Hilton has his feed store and corn mill in operation. Jenkins is coming in the front every day. Our school is progressing nicely with E. A. Suttles as teacher. Lester Long of the firm of Long & Rose of Leann, was in Jenkins, Monday. Elbert Thomas the new mail carrier between Jenkins and Aurora is now on his route and is good good satisfaction. Sunnyside
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Still. Sim Potts of Rogers, Ark., is visiting his friends and relatives on Sugar Creek this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Still, Jan. 4, 1920 an 8 lb girl. Pleasant Ridge
We regret to learn that Alfred Engwall has very poor health. Mr. and Mrs. Vessie Arnhart went to Picher, Okla., on the 2nd. Shell Knob
Rev. Melvin Coones filled his appointment, Saturday and Sunday. B. F. Hill visited his daughter at Cato, Sunday and Monday. Marion Gillam was at Aurora to visit his parents. He reports them doing ___ and they are 80 years old. Washburn and Greasy Creek
By Irvin Whittaker Harold Mooney is back from a trip to Oklahoma. Jim is glad to have him back as he makes good at the produce office. Deb Williams has moved to the Tom Reynolds property. Uncle Jack Ford and wife were thrown from a buggy last week when the __ wheel broke and Mr. Ford was badly? wrecked. Mrs. Ford was ___ shaken up. Martin Anderson has move to the J. A.? Thomas farm near Tom Stephens and Lee Hiker gets in the land he bought from the Scotch Co., in ___. Maple Grove
Houston Banks and son Rice accompanied by Elder's Pach and Pomeroy from Utah motored to Washburn and Seligman, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Mell Fletcher's daughter from Oregon is visiting her parents this week. Jess Arnhart of Seligman visited at the home of his daughter Mrs. E.G. Klous, the latter part of last week. Tom Vanzandt and family spent Sunday at Jimmie Dent's. Brush Creek
Miss Rosie Privitt spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs. Thurm Nodine. Forest Grove
Rev.'s Goodnight and Ollie Ennis attended the funeral Tuesday of last week of Mrs. Albert Beeson. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Parkhurst and Mr. and Mrs. McGlothlin. We extend our sympathy to the Dummit family in the death of Grandma Dummit. We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Polk Bayless. The relatives and a few friends attended the funeral of Bert Pickle, Saturday. |
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