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.
Cassville Democrat, Feb. 21, 1920 Cassville Democrat, Feb. 21, 1920
Mrs. Bruce Owings


The saddest hours have visited one of our happiest homes and the hearts in that home have been pierced with pangs of sorrow, for which there is no balm, yet the great Comforter has provided consolation and it will be provided as often as it is asked for. The angelic hosts welcomed her arrival in the Holy City where she will bask in the sunlight of her Redeemer.

Miss Florella Ireland was born near Cassville, April 21, 1886, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ireland old and respected citizens of this county. She grew to womanhood and was married to Vance Owings, Dec. 3, 1905,and to this union five children were born, the first baby dying infancy. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Corinth Baptist Church and continued her membership there to her death. She was a devoted wife, mother and daughter an loyal to her church. She died Feb.15, of flu pneumonia, age 33 years, 9 months and 24 days.

While the people were assembling for her funeral their infant babe that was bornon13thdied and both were interred in same casket. She left her husband, three daughters, Laura, Murrel, age 11, Nannie Pauline aged 8 and Dorothy Lucile age 4, her father J.C. Ireland who was making his home with them, three sisters, Mrs. Cora Berkley, Mrs .Chas. Vanzandt and Mrs. Laura Hodges and one brother, Rev. Wm. Ireland and many other relatives and friends.

She was highly respected by all her acquaintances.

Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the Owning home, Feb. 16, at 3:30 p.m. after which the remains were interred in Corinth Cemetery.

Mrs. Bell Morgan


We are all standing in the dark valley in the shadow of death, hovering on the brink of separation that brings all to a realization that death is certain and the initiation is into a better world, where the faithful will be reward with eternal life. It is consoling to know that these opportunities are within the grasp of any and all.

Miss Arabella Ray was born near Corsicana, Nov. 28, 1858, and was a daughter of late Dr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Ray. The family moved to Cassville in the fall of 1862, and she had lived all the time in this city.

She and B. F. VanHook were married and separated. Several years afterwards she and W. H. Morgan were married and five children were born of this marriage and those living are Miss Wanda an Landis Morgan. She was a sister of Chas. Ray, Editor of the DEMOCRAT.

She passed to the other world, Wednesday, Feb. 18, at about 2 a.m., of chronic Bright's disease and dropsy, age 62 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Her daughter, Wanda, and Mrs. Jennie Hutchens ministered to her every comfort and she had every attention that excellent nursing could be given. Since Wanda's discharge from the U. S. Army Red Cross Nursing Corp. at Ft. Sheridan, Ill, she has been with her mother.

She had been a member of the Christian Church since girlhood and was among its oldest members in this city.

Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the late home, Thursday, at 2 p.m., after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Pritchard Hood


Mrs. J. W. Hisey of this city, received the sad news Saturday of he death of her only sister, Mrs. Pritchard B. Hood, Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, at 5: 15 p.m. in St. Louis.

Mrs. Hood was a daughter of the late J. S. and Mrs. Pauline Plummer of this city during life, and was born and reared in and near Cassville.

She was a member of the Christian Church and had been for years and was an excellent woman.

Since the death of her son, during the late war, she suffered a nervous breakdown and Mr. Hood had done everything in his power to secure a restoration of health but in vain.

She was a sister of Jeff Plummer of Carthage and John W. Plummer of Joplin. John went to St. Louis, Sunday.

Mr. Hood many years ago, represented Barry County in the state legislature and afterwards located at Perryville, Mo., where they have since resided and he has been very successful in the practice of law.

Mrs. A. J. Anderson


Death is stalking around in our land and is indiscriminately visiting home and carrying away some loved one, leaving bleeding hearts and removing a link of life, that can never again be welded. Mothers that are the salt of the earth, always heeded in a home, to aid in making it better and life worth living, are being beckoned from earth to their heavenly father.

Miss Martha Shepherd was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1847, and was a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Shepherd. They moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Springfield, Mo., and lived here for about two years and then came to Barry County, and located near Cassville where she has since lived.

In 1867, she and A. J. Anderson were married and to this union, nine children we born and six sons and one daughter survive the mother.

She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Baptist Church and her relatives that she left great testimony proving that she was going to her home in that Holy City, where she hoped to meet all her relatives and friends.

She died Feb. 16, 1920, at the Anderson home, 1 mile north of this city, aged 73 years, of heart trouble.

Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted short funeral services at the grave in Oak Hill Cemetery, Wednesday morning where the remains were interred.

Mrs. M. D. Reynolds


Another home is bereft of a mother who are needed in all homes to aid in directing the lives of their loved ones to better things. The mothers place is vacant in this home and cannot be filled satisfactorily. She obeyed the injunctions of the Christ and is now enjoying the sweet reward.

Miss Effie Smith was born at Mineral Springs, Dec. 10, 1884, and was married to M. D. Reynolds, October 15, 1901, and to this union was born two daughters and one son as follows: Maybel, 17 years old, Virgie 15 and John 5?.

She professed faith in Christ, Jan. 1910 and had lived true to her profession, always doing good and urging everyone to accept Christ. She died Feb.13, 1920 of pneumonia, aged 35 years, 2 months and 3 days.

She left her husband, children, an aged mother and three brothers to mourn her death.

Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the Reynolds home in Pasley neighborhood, Feb. 15, 1920, and interment was made in Corinth Cemetery.

Mrs. Boyd Moffatt


Frances, wife of Boyd R. Moffatt, died Feb. 5, 1920, at the home of her parents, L. E. Harman at licking, Mo., of flu pneumonia.

Frances Harman was born Sept. 25, 1899 in Nebraska, where she resided until last July when she came to Washburn where her parents then resided.

She was a graduate of the Bridgeport, Nebraska High School and had taught in the Nebraska schools before coming to Mo.

She was married at Marionville, Nov. 20, 1919 to Boyd r. Moffatt of Washburn.

Funeral services were conducted at the home west of Washburn on the 8th by Rev. Dr. Gilbert of Marionville, who had performed the marriage ceremony but a few weeks ago. Rev. St. Louis assisted in the services. Interment was made in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery.

Of Frances we can truthfully say, "None knew thee but to love thee." A Friend

Chas. Wallen


Judge Wallen received a message from J.C. Baker of Fairland, Okla., Tuesday informing him of the death of his cousin, Chas. Wallen of that place. He was a son of Shade Wallen and was married and left his wife to mourn his passing. He was 36 years old.

Mrs. Otto Yarnall


Mrs. Otto Yarnall died yesterday morning, Friday, Feb. 20, 1920. Funeral services will be conducted today, Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery, near Exeter, by Rev. J. T. Brattin. friends are invited.

Mrs. Catherine Velton


Another grand old mother has been called up higher and her spirit now basks with loved ones that have gone before. Mrs. Catherine Velton of Capps Creek township, died Feb. 10,1920, of Bright's disease, aged 83 years. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, on the 12th, by Rev. Berthold. She is survived by eight sons and daughters. she was the mother of our esteemed fellow citizen, Judge Chas. Velton of Capps Creek Township.

G. M. Reno


G. M. Reno, an old citizen of near Monett, died of pneumonia, aged about 63 years. He was born in Pennsylvania and came to Barry County in the early 70's and has lived her since. He is survived by several sons and daughters. He was a highly respected citizen.

Evan Hutchens


It is with much sorrow that we announce the death of Evan Hutchens recently in Arizona, at the home of a daughter. He formerly resided near Cassville and Pioneer and was a brother of the late Wm. Hutchens, John F. and Isaac Hutchens, Mrs. W. P. Jones, Mrs. Robert Allen and Miss Effie Hutchens of Pioneer and Mrs. J. M. Black of Cassville. He was about 71 years of age and was an excellent man in every respect and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all his acquaintances.

Mrs. Amos Lloyd Dead


Mrs. Amos Lloyd of Shell Knob died Thursday, leaving her husband and several children to mourn her leaving.

Patton - Turner


Two happy hearts have been united, with the best wishes of a large circle of friends and relatives and in order to maintain this happy condition, they have their missions to perform, that will continue these blessings. Rev. J. T. Brattin authorized Bert Patton and Miss Polly Tuner of the Cross Hollows neighborhood at his residence in Cassville, Feb. 14, 1920, to bring about these happy relations of martial life. Bert was one of the overseas soldiers and retuned home hearthold and fancy fee and has now surrendered. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Turner, all respected citizens of that section.

Cole - Bennett


In unity there is strength and when love abounds in two hearts, there should be success and happiness. Rev. J. T. Brattin said the words that united Ross Cole of near Exeter and Miss Edna Bennett of near Cassville, Sunday, at home of bride's parents. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cole of near Exeter, and the bride a daughter of near Cassville, all respected ceremony and congratulations, they were invited to a splendid wedding dinner that all enjoyed.

McComas - Higganbotham


Rev. Denton R. Woods of this city, joined Mike McComas of near Purdy and Miss Gertrude Higganbotham of this city, in the holy bonds of wedlock at his residence Feb. 14, 1920. Mike is a son of the late Canada McComas and Mrs. Harper, respected citizens of this county. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Higganbotham of this city and is an excellent young lady. Their many acquaintances bestow their best wishes for a long, happy and useful life for this young couple. They will reside at the McComas home northwest of Butterfield.

Indians in Barry County


Little do the present generation of people of Barry County know of the doing in the county, back in 1837, but in a recent number of the Missouri Historical Review it gives an account of the State Militia being organized by state authorities to remove Osage Indians from Barry County. Gov. Boggs was then governor of this date and he ordered Adjutant General R. M. Lisle to organize the 83rd regiment of Barry County and address him on Nov. 29, 1837.

Maj. General Powell of 7th division of Mo. Militia was ordered to proceed to Barry County and organize a company of militia, to be armed and equipped, to range on frontier of the county, until superseded by U. S. troops for the purpose of removing any Indians found hunting or roaming within the limits of the state, for protection against depredations.

J. T. Shanks, Brigade Inspector certified that he had proceeded from Springfield, Mo., to Mount Pleasant, the county seat of Barry County, and had there mustered into the service 100 volunteers and it is thought that being the last company organized, that the following were its officers: Capt. Levi A. Williams, Lieut. M. G. Campbell, Ensign A. Looney and Serg. Alex. Morgan.

It is said that this company continued in service 18 days.

It has always been our understanding that it was the Delaware Indians that roamed and hunted over this section of the country, as the late James Brixey, a former resident of this county, told the writer that he had hunted with the Delaware Indians in this county, in his younger days and that he and a young Delaware Indian exchanged guns, a mark of esteem, as they were leaving this section on their way to the Indian Territory, in the McCary hollow near were Joseph McCary now resides, about 3 3/4 miles southwest of Cassville.

Companies were also organized in Greene and Stone Counties for the same purpose.
Local And Personals


We are sorry to learn that Dow Moore of Galena, Kans, is critically ill. We hope for his early recovery. He formerly resided at McDowell.

Mrs. Clarence Meader of Pasley district, had attack of pneumonia.

Miss Ruby Couch of Viola, who has been attending school at Edna, Kansas, retuned home on the 13th.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Adcock and son and Mrs. Walter Jones of Washburn, motored to Cassville, Wednesday.

A. J. Hopkins and family are sick at Wilder, Idaho. A. J. has pneumonia. Wm. O'Bannon and family, Mrs. Roberta and Mrs. George church are all sick at the same time.

Mrs. Glenn Horine accompanied by two little children of Hugh Montgomery, Jr., left Wednesday night for Phoenix, Arizona, where Dr. Horine and the children's pares are at present.

The annual meeting of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association will be held at Pleasant Valley school house, Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Elmer Tucker, Pres.

Gilbert Buzzetti of Mankato, Minn., has been visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. S.S. A. Buzzetti, relatives and friends here. He is looking well.

Will Brown, who has been living on J. A. Turner's farm, near the Black school house, has bought the late Hessee farm out on Exeter road 1 1/4 miles, and moved there Thursday. He bought of J. G. Ault.

We heard Tuesday that John J. King, one of the pioneer Poland China Breeders of this county, had sold his farm on Butler Creek near Seligman, for $17,000. We hope John don't hike off from Barry County.

Exeter - Liberty


Mrs. McCall, wife of Dr. McCall, an old and highly respected lady of this county, was buried at Concord last Monday. Rev. E.W. Love of Joplin, conducted services, assisted by Rev. A. K. Gurley.

Miss Esther Smith, of Siloam Springs, ark., is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Freeman, west of Exeter.

Chas Sallee and most of his family have the flu.

Born to Wm. Hiles and wife, on the 12th, a daughter.

Doss


James Sapp and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Sapp's mother, Mrs. Mollie Rear.

Arthur Browning and wife are proud parents of the new arrival of a daughter.

James Sapp has purchased a new Ford.

School is out Friday and a bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour, and a nice program was rendered by the children in the afternoon. Mr. Freeze taught a very successful school.

Arch Graves and son Irbie spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother Em Graves of near Rocky Comfort.

Scholten


Mrs. U. R. Williams is very sick this week, but is reported much better.

Misses Freddie Burks and Lura Wilson, motored to Cassville, Monday.

Sunnyside


Grandma Still who had been sick so long, passed away, Jan. 8, and was interred in New Prospect Cemetery on the 10th.

The two baby children of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lombard died one day last week and were buried in New Prospect Cemetery, in the same casket, having died the same day, of flu. The little girl aged 2 1/2 died at 5 a.m. and the baby aged about 6 months died at 2 p.m.

Two were made happy Saturday evening at 2:30 p.m., when T. P. Hulsey spoke the words, that made Phillip S. Loewen of Kansas City, and Miss Josie Talbert of Seligman, husband and wife. We wish them much happiness thru their journey of life. They will reside in Kansas City.

Eagle Rock


Chas. Smith and family are preparing to go to Chelsea, Okla., where he will make his future home.

Mrs. Bertha Kisler returned home after a weeks visit with her parents.

H. A. Vosburg is tending Tom Garrett's store while he has the flu.

Mrs. Julia Likins and children left Sunday for Tulsa, Okla., where she will join her husband and make their future home.

Maple Grove


Miss Edith Morgan visited her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Weathers, at Washburn, this week.

City Fletcher and E. L. Klous have been plowing this week.

Any one wanting maple sugar, either write or call Pansy Banks, Dorsa Potts or Lloyd Dent.

Mrs. E. G. Klous received word that her sister, Mrs. Walter Barcus and family were all sick with flu but improving.

Lone Walnut


Roy Still has been very sick with the flu but is able to be up again.

Albert Mayhan and family and Chas. Agan have the flu. Chas. has been working at Monett, and came home.

Purdy


Mrs. Gladden Daugherty is better after an attack of flu.

We were very sorry to learn of the death of the two Stubblefield girls, Mrs. Mate Reynolds and Mrs. Vance Owings. We sympathize with all in their bereavement. May God's richest blessings be with them all.

Rev. Whittington received a message from his son, Lee, who is in the U. S. Navy, informing the father that he was critically ill with pneumonia. he heard later that he was better.

S. A. Peck made a flying trip to his farm Saturday, having heard that his sons had the flu. He found them some better.

Brush Creek


Claud Poe and family have moved back from Wheaton, with is father Harve Poe at Washburn.

Washburn - Greasy


We are glad to say that Washburn Mill under the new management is making good flour. A customer who bought wheat to exchange got more flour than he expected and was surprised to know that he had bran also due him.

Fate Henry has bought 80 acres of Greasy Creek dirt from Ben Cargile and Ike Henry has bought 40 acres more land. He placed his money in a good place.

Chad and Earl Shipley were home Tuesday. They returned to their work at Van Buren, Ark., Wednesday.

Lester Day came here from Kentucky to visit his father.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bowman went to Miami, Okla., to care for their sons family who are all sick with the flu.

Dock Eggleston the well known Greasy Creek farmer was here Tuesday. He said the twin babies were doing nicely, the boy weights 19 lbs and the girl 17 1/2 lbs.

Golden


Lois Edmondson is on the sick list.

Mrs. Henry Allen is on the sick list.

Tom Arnold is improving.

Miss Cora McCullough from Kansas is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank McCullough.

Riley Bryant had a light stroke of paralysis, on the 9th.

Willow Branch


Willow Branch is going to have a new school house at last. There was only three opposing votes to the bonds at the election Monday.

Albert P. Lee, an old aged and highly respected citizen of Lone Elm, died at his home on the 10th. He had been a sufferer from asthma for many years. It is believed the flu brought the end earlier. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Neighboring News


A Mr. Veercamp of Neosho, died here on Morning of 14th of pneumonia. He was a brother of Franz Veercamp of Neosho, formerly of this city. He is said to have been a splendid young man.

T. F. Wolfenbarger of near Golden, was in Cassville on the 14th, visiting his son, Lou and family and his daughter, Mrs. Hoover Hicks and family near this city.

Mrs. Myrtle B. Hixon shot and killed her husband at their home near Miller, Lawrence County, on the 9th. The trouble originated over sale of real estate. She claims to have acted in self-defense.

Rev. Wm. W. Green died at Versailles, Morgan county, on the 10th of infirmities of old aged near 84 years. Many years ago Rev. Green and wife lived in Cassville several months, during the residence here of his daughter Mrs. Sidney Parker, whose husband was foreman of the Democrat office. He made many friends in this city and was held in high esteem by his acquaintances. He was a member of the Methodist Church. The remains were interred at west Plains beside his wife.

Marion Ham of Verona has been sick. He is a son of W. J. Ham.

Dr. Pearson, the veterinarian of Pierce City, died on the night of 14th, pneumonia. He left his wife and children to mourn his passing.

Albert Thomas has been elected cashier of the new bank at Crane.

Dan L. Turner of Picher, Okla., age 81 years, died at his home there on night of 13th of pneumonia. He is survived by a son of Dallas, Texas, and a brother, Charles Turner of Joplin. Many years ago Dan Turner used be around Cassville, a great deal, while his sisters Mesdames Winfield and John Taylor resided here.

Residence Burns


The home of Mrs. Maggie and Charlie Potter, 1 mile west of Jenkins, burned at noon Tuesday. The fire originated in the roof and is supposed to have caught from sparks from burning brush heaps nearby. It was an eight room residence and one of the best residence in that section. It and the contents were insured for $2, 2000 with Manley Insurance Agency of this city.

Card of Thanks


We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and daughter.
Boyd R. Moffatt
L .F. Harman and family
Marriage Licenses


Milo H. J. Burnett, Beaver, Ark., and Thelma E. Ferguson, Cassville
Bert Patton and Polly Tuner, Cassville
Bernice C. McComas, Purdy and Gertrude Higganbotham, Cassville
Ross Cole, Exeter, and Edna Bennett, Cassville
Edward Lane and Dorothy Fly, Monett
R. S. Wilks, Verona, and M. Clarkson, Monett
Ralph M. Bennett, Purdy and Mary J. Hankins, Cassville
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