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1920 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers |
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Cassville Democrat, Jan. 24, 1920 |
Cassville Democrat, Jan. 24, 1920 |
Mrs. Polly Mason Dead
Another old citizen has been called from earth, after a sojourn of many years, to that land somewhere someday, we will all be called by the initiation of death., which brings a shudder to some, yet it must be. A splendid mother and citizen has been taken from the community in which she resided and will be sadly missed by those that she loved. Mrs. Polly Mason, who lived 3 miles west of Washburn, died Saturday, January 17, 1920, aged about 76 years, of heart trouble. She was the widow of the late Wm. J. Mason and formerly lived one mile southwest of Cassville, from where they moved to near Washburn. She leaves five sons and daughters surviving her, the husband dying several years ago. The children living are: Sterling, Thompson, Robert and Miss Cordelia Mason and Mrs. Vanzandt. Rev. Wm. Hancock conducted funeral services Monday and the remains were entered in Hickman cemetery. Joseph M. Gray Dead
Time has found out a long life for an old time citizen of Barry County, one who recognized honesty as his guide and his traits of character were characteristic of the man. His profession of Christ years ago and his billet in the one, true and living God, undoubtedly fit him for that eternal life, where the weary cease from troubling and are at rest. Joseph M. Gray of near Butterfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1920, of the 'flu' and infirmities of old age, age 82 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was born, Aug. 24, 1837, in Perry County, Tenn., and came to Barry County in 1881, and has since made this his home. At the age of thirty-three he and Miss Susan Greer were married July 26, 1870, and six sons and one daughter were born of this marriage, and are: Henry, James, Horace and Wm. Gray of Monett; Powell Gray of Purdy and Walter Gray of near Butterfield. The wife survives the husband. The daughter having died in infancy. Mary years ago he untied with the Christian Church and later joined the Old School Baptist Church and died believing in that faith. He first lived at Exeter, and then later moved to Butterfield. Services were conduced at the New Church northwest of Butterfield, Thursday and interment was made there. He was the father of six splendid sons who are highly respected citizens of this county and enjoy the respect and confidence of all their acquaintances. Wolf Chasing
Washburn Prairie and adjoining country was the scene of several wolf chases last week, but they were unable to catch the wolves. Hugh Brixey was in town Saturday and was rather disgusted with his shooting ability as he shot at two wolves at a distance of 250 yards and failed to get either, but thought he hit one from the way he jumped. Wheaton
Mrs. D. J. Waltrip died Jan. 13, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. Johnson, age 84 years. The remains were interred at the old Waltrip homestead north of Purdy. W. A. and J. M. Davidson were U. S. petit jurors in court at Joplin, last week. Morris Bayless of Stratford, Oklahoma, has been visiting his father J. M. Bayless and family near town. The W. P. Jones farm near Pioneer was sold to M. L. Vaughan of Wichita, Kan., last week. Raymond Johnson of Joplin, and Miss Ester Grover of Dardanelle, Ark., were married at Ft. Smith, Ark., on the 3rd. When a small boy his parents resided in Cassville. Flat Wood
Received too late for last week. We are having a good school at Arnhart and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Loftin are the teachers. Washburn Prairie - Greasy
By Irvin Whitaker
James Monday has been the guest of Joe Stinecipher for 2 weeks. He goes from here to Laclede county before he goes to his home, at Wichita, Kans. Bart Stephenson formerly from Mr. Park farm, has bought the J. M. Laughlin farm on Trent Creek. He was a pleasant caller at this office Friday. Oliver Fox has leased the Snook property, in the northwest corner of town. There is two acres of this and will make a good chicken farm. Aunt Fanny Hickman and son William are going to Blackwell, Okla. Tracy Wade was here Tuesday, said all was quiet on Trent Creek and health was good. The Rush and Hancock canning people were loading out tomatoes this week. They will have some stored here. Henry Ledenham, W. H. Shannon and Harry Woodruff were among the business farmers that were here Tuesday. Andrew McCormick has pneumonia. Bud Allison was here, is well pleases with his new location. H. R. Windes is home from Rogers, Ark., will stay here and look after his farming business here. Golden
Grandma Gilbert is on the sick list. Om Shrum, of near Golden has a crippled hand, cause by a tack. Shell Knob
Amos Loyd, our miller, had been laid up with rheumatism. Charlie Wallen passed through the Knob Saturday, with a fine bunch of cattle. Butterfield
J. M. Gray is seriously sick with flu and is not expected to live long. John Henley says he intends to put in a barber shop at this place. Jno. is a good barber and will do a good business. Our new Station Agent is now at home in the property purchased by J. W. Strother from Mr. Jeffries. C. W. McCoach, from Centerville, Kans., has arrived and will occupy the place owned by his aunt, Mrs. DeMoss. Maple Grove
Mrs. Lulu Vanzandt has been sick for the past week. Amos Vanzandt has been very busy cutting wood and making rails this week. Miss Ola Stockton is substituting at Maple Grove this week. Grandpa Hill went to Seligman, Tuesday to get the pension papers fixed up. He's quite old to traveling around; being past the 80 mark. Nova Ethridge and family visited at the home of her brother Tom Vanzandt Sunday night. Pleasant Grove
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elihu? Hailey, a daughter. The 15 months old babe of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Ellis, died on the 9th, and remains were interred on the 10th in Calton Cemetery. |
Local And Personals
Mrs. Wm. C. Potter, of near Hailey, is reported sick. W. C. Roller of Seligman is a new subscriber to the Democrat. Mrs. S. M. Trollinger and daughter Miss Maud were at Carthage, Tuesday. John Hutchens, the mill man at Pioneer, was here Tuesday on business. Miss Myrtle Baird is having an addition built to her residence in Pharis addition. Geo. Griffin hiked to Joplin, Tuesday. W. D. Cowherd of Purdy, was here Monday. C. H. Carty of Gravette, Ark., visited his sister, Mrs. Richard Sands, in this city last week. Miss Ella Mosely of Pea Ridge, Ark., visited her niece, Mrs. Charlie Bryant, of this city, this week. Mrs. George Gurley of Purdy is very sick at Dr. West's hospital in Monett. We hope she may recover. Ot Bower and family of Golden visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roe Bower, family and friends last week. Miss Belva Shrum of Eagle Rock, went to Mt. Vernon Monday, to resume her position at the state Sanitarium. A. J. Hopkins, Herschel Longley and Wm. Brewer of the Washburn Prairie country are preparing to move to Idaho. The Horine Undertaking Co.'s auto hearse was called to Butterfield, Thursday, for the funeral of late Joe M. Gray. Mrs. Sarah Fox and sons Charles and Oliver and family, of Washburn attended the funeral of late kinsman, John Fox at Horner, Thursday of last week. The census enumerators have been very busy taking the census in the different townships in the county. No doubt they have had many amusing experiences. Elder Rose of Springfield, pastor of Christian Church of this city, preached Sunday at that church. Miss Fern England was immersed at the evening services. We learn that Walter Northcutt has sold his grocery store at Monett and will not engage in business for awhile on account of his health, which we hope he will soon regain. Tom Bowman of Liberty township was in Cassville, Monday and said he made about $700 on about 3 acres of apple orchard last year. He has a son in U. S. Army and is in Siberia. Cassville High School has about 1,500 volumes in its library. Mrs. Sterling Hailey is reported to be improving from sickness. Frank Coffey of Ridgely, was arrested Wednesday by Sheriff Houston, on a charge of destruction of property. Star Hollow
Mrs. Sam Main spent last week with her sister, Mr. Lark Main, at Washburn. Roller & Rush are going to put in a canning factory at Seven Star Spring. Roe Shockley and wife are gong to Oklahoma. Henry Day will move on his farm. Earl Frazier, while in the Hollow, Saturday night, turned his buggy over, with no one hurt. Huston Jones has the pneumonia. Alma Day visited home folks last week. Katherine Snook was sick last week, but is better now. Willow Branch
Johnnie, little son of Mr. and Ms. J. B. Simpson is reported sick with pneumonia. Joe Hogget and wife have gone to housekeeping on his father's farm on the branch. Mrs. Clemens and son, R. M., visited Sam Stockton at Lone Elm, Sunday. Harry Cullers and wife of Kansas, have visiting their parents, W. B. Cullers and wife and J. A. Roark and family. Walter cullers has been her for sometime. The saw mill is located at Elbert Stockton's but is not sawing yet. Exeter - Liberty
Clarence Antle came in from California, a few days ago, to visit his mother, Mrs. Sidney Antle. Cleo Wilder attended court at Mt. Vernon, last week. Ike Gaskins is still in a vey critical condition with paralysis. Mrs. George Packwood was sick last week. Walter Packwood is home on a 30 day furlough; he is looking well. Neighboring Towns
John B. Lowery of Webb City is dead at age 91. Wm. Schedrup, the druggist of Pierce City, was recently granted the first naturalization papers in U. S. Court at Joplin. He was a subject of Norway. Mrs. J. F. Pilant of Exeter, visited in Joplin on the 12th. Dr. Wheeler, an old citizen of near Scholten, is reported seriously sick. J. Ray Miller and Miss Nellie Huffman of Verona, were recently married. Otis Griffith of near Verona, is producing 30 dozen eggs weekly from white leghorn hens. There seems to be an unrest among the married people of Springfield and Greene County, because Judge Patterson of Springfield granted 38 divorces and dismissed 3 cases on the 16th. Jenkins
C. A. Chaney has purchased a barber shop at Crane and will run it and will be assisted by his brother, Banister. C. A. has moved there. They are good barbers and we wish them success. Mrs. Bell Huse has moved to the C. A. McArtor residence and will open a hotel, which is badly needed here. We predict she will do a good business. A little girl of Robert Henson's south of town threw a piece of paper in the stove, which rolled back and caught her clothing afire, causing very painful injuries, throughout, not very serious is hoped. A sister was near by and went to her rescue and probably saved her life. We learn that J. W. (John R.) of the store at Lone Elm, will move his store to Jenkins. We told you Jenkins was the hub of the commercial center of the county and when businessmen began to flock here with their business, don't that prove we are noticed? He recognizes if he will succeed in business must come to the hub, where business is revolving. We welcome all energetic business, and say to come and we will help you. We understand that Misses Jewel Perryman and Ivy Hilton are going to start a millinery store in a few weeks at Jenkins and wish them success, as they are both industrious ladies of culture and refinement. We also learn that Mrs. E. E. Hilton will engage in the same business at this place. Marriage License
William A. Skaggs and Winnie Robinet?, Seligman Claud Williams and Dae? Bayless, Cassville Geo. W. Miller and Eva Caldwell, Cape Fair Raymond Gates and Alice Ennis, Cassville A. F. Osborne, Latham, Kan., and Maggie Gibbs, Cassville John Bartokski and Rose Burdalski, Bricefield John Washick and Jennie Bartkoski, Bricefield John C. Marion, Monett, and Lois Shepherd, Purdy Henry N. Duncan and Anna Reed, Exeter Jesse B. Kring and Mildred T. Schofield, Monett J. T. Laney and N. E. Hall, Cassville Chas. C. Black, Washburn and Della Camp?, Ft. Smith, Ark. |
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