Barry Co., MO, Newspapers

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, March 6, 1920	Cassville Democrat, March 6, 1920
Sidney Mixon Accidently killed Auto Turns Over Breaking his neck; Dies Instantly; Remains are Brought Here. The unexpected news arrived in this city, Tuesday, March 2, 1920, that Sidney Mixon had been killed the 1st, 3 miles of Red Folrk, Okla., where he and family have been living this winter. The news of the death first came from B. F. Van Hook of Red Fork, who formerly resided near Shell Knob to Sheriff Houston. Another message came to Ashley Mixon a son of Sidney, from his mother conveying the same news. The mother said to wire her, it he was coming, and Ashley wired his mother he was coming and left on the evening train for Red Fork. The facts as related in a letter to Guy Isbell of this city by Mrs. Sidney Mixon is that her husband was driving his car and in making a short turn to let some cars pass, his car turned over, breaking Sidney's neck. Claud Frost and Burl Reed were at Tulsa, Okla., and saw the remains of Sidney Mixon and pronounced him sure dead. Sidney Mixon had been in Oklahoma this winter, selling canned tomatoes and a can crimper and said he was coming home about March 10th, to attend Circuit Court. He left his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters, his father and several brothers in Texas, to mourn his death. The remains were prepared for burial at Tulsa, Okla., and were shipped to this city where they arrived Thursday at 4 p.m. and were taken to Horine Under taking establishment, where short funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin, after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery near this city. His son, Ashley and brother John Mixon of Athens, Texas, accompanied the remains here. He leaves his wife, three daughters and three sons, father, brothers and sisters to mourn his passing.	Locals and Personals: Mrs. Annetta Hankins and children of Kansas City came Sunday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Neeley and family. Card of Thanks We desire to express to our many friends and neighbors, our deepest thanks for the many acts of kindness and words of sympathy given us all during the sickness of our family and the death of our precious girl and sister Opal Stockton. We hope that when such must come to you that we will be able to repay in part these much appreciated acts of kindness. We want to thank Bro. Brattin for his words of comfort and those that sung those beautiful songs of comfort and we want to thank Sister Hawk for that beautiful offering. May God's richest blessings rest on all of you in the prayer of T. A. and Della Stockton, Rebia, Alma, Bertha, Neola and Erma, sisters and Estel, brother. Marriage License Arch Gautney, Mano and Leva Archer, Eagle Rock. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas Dead Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas died at the home of her son, Dr. Pharis Thomas in this city, Friday morning, March 5 at 4:15, of infirmities of old age, age 78 years. Funeral services will be conducted at Calton Church on little Flat Creek, Sunday, March 7th, at 1 p. m. Interment in Calton Cemetery.
Locals and Personals Jake Gaskins has moved to Springfield. T. B. Yarnall has moved back to his farm from Exeter on account of the death of his son's wife. J. B. Hanes came in from California, Sunday. Mrs. Sherwood of Rogers, Ark., has been visiting Mrs. Arthur Salyer and family. A child of James Keeling of the Good Hope neighborhood, is reported to have died Monday with flu-pneumonia. Mrs. Charlie Stewart of Reed's Springs, died recently and the remains were interred in the Fields Cemetery. Mrs. Mary J. Harrall and her son Walter were in this city on the 217th. Mrs. Harrell is 80 years of age and is enjoying good health. Mr. and Mrs. Mutrix living on T. B. Yarnall's farm northwest of this city, have a new baby at their home. W. A. Pearl of Ewing, Ill., spent Saturday and Sunday in this city. He has sold out in Illinois, and we believe has a hankering to come back to Barry County. Mrs. B. Falk's infant son of Rogers, Ark., is sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Joe Perkins has been attending her mother at Republic, this week, who is sick. R. H. Barber has moved to the Arch Hessee residence northwest corner of the public square. Mrs. Skinner who lived at the mouth of Big Creek in the east portion of the county, died recently of flu-pneumonia. John Bradley who left Barry County four years ago and went to Kansas has wandered back and is now at Shell Knob. He is a brother of Sam P. of near Cato. Mr. Overstreet who will live at Roaring River Spring, received a car load of household goods here this week. Rolland Bruner of Roaring River Spring has been hustling and has the big saw mill about ready for operation at the spring where they will cut many thousand feet of lumber to be used in building an addition to the big hotel, cottages and other improvements.	Court Docket - March Term Convenes Monday, March 15 with 20 State Cases, 63 Civil Cases, and 25 Divorce Cases State of Missouri vs Opal Owens, parole. State vs J. E. Blankenship, assault with intent to rape. State vs. L. B. Whittington. Sarah A. Scott vs John D. Tate, equity. In the matter of A. L. Brown, J. E. Sater, assignee, assignment. George F. Bowen vs. S. Zaccautt. Lizzie M. Nichols vs. Miners and Farmers Bank, replevin. Floyd German vs. Inez German, divorce. Madison Zinc Land Company vs. J. P. Pennell, to quiet title. Belva Lauderdale vs. J. J. Lauderdale, divorce. George R. Armstrong vs. City of Monett, damages. Rosie Richards et al vs. Elvin M. Dent et al, equity. Taylor Black et al vs. Barry County Bank, equity. Jean Henderson Dobbie vs. Mary F. Dobbie, equity. Aldo Zaccanti by S. Zaccanti, next friend vs. John J. Davis, damages. State vs. Walter Brown, John Adams, paroled at Nov. term 1919.
Maple Grove Mr. and Mrs. Burl Mitchell of Seligman, were at Kious Tuesday morning up their way to see their daughter Mrs. Ernest Webo who is very ill with a relapse of the flu. A letter was received from Simp Anderson of Hooper, Utah. He reported all the folks there are getting along fine. Golden Roy Galloway of Cassville is visiting his sister Mrs. Tom Arnold. Slim Hardwick has bought him a hat since he sold the mill. Washburn - Greasy Lot Banks was here from Trent Creek, Tuesday. Frank Armstrong came home form Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday. E. O. Horton has moved his store to the Windes building near the bank. The infant son of M. M. Cargile, died this week, Rev. P. H. Hodge of this place said the funeral service at the Cargile Cemetery. Sol Lady from Brush Creek and Wm. Snook had business here Monday. Mrs. Sam Rose and son Lem had chickens here Monday. He is selling his mixed flock and will grow pure bred white Leghorns. C. C. Davis painted and refitted his store here room this week. Mr. Frazier of U. S. Marines is visiting his sister, Mrs. John Black. Don Fox has moved to the farm north of town owned by W. R. Scott. Rocky Comfort Jesse Harp has purchased a farm near Newtonia. Mrs. Otto yarnall who died recently near Cassville was a niece of Mrs. Noah S. Ford. Willow Branch Calie Hankins is able to set up. His brother Horace has been to see him, during his sickness. Brush Creek The 5 year old son of R. J. Graham died Feb. 24 with the flu pneumonia and is remains were interred in Roller Cemetery. Pleasant Ridge Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Terrel, Wednesday, Feb 25, a son. Washburn Prairie The flu sure did hit Washburn Prarie hard but all the cases are getting better. No deaths which we are very thankful. Dalton Varner returned Saturday night from Ft. Scott, Kan., where he had been attending an auto school. Will Varner who moved to the A. J. Hopkins farm moved his farming tools last week in order to be ready for work, when the weather permits. Neighboring News The Springdale, Ark., News says Mrs. Mary F. Jackson wife of E. A. Jackson of Fayetteville, Ark., died on the 19th. Deceased was 58 years of age and was born in Cassville, Mo., but had resided in Fayetteville, since childhood. She is survived by her husband and eleven children. One of her sons, Homer Jackson is Sheriff of Washington County, Ark. Her four oldest sons were her pallbearers. Huntsville, Ark. Democrat makes mention of the following deaths: Mrs. John Johnson, 80 years old at Drakes Creek, infirmities of old age; W. S. Myrse?, old citizen residing near Marble, heart disease; S. B. Garrison, near Marble tuberculosis; Mrs. John L. Phillips, an invalid for several years, near Huntsville. U. G. Kelley, a prominent citizen of Eureka Springs, Ark., died last week. He was chairman of the Republican county committee. Mrs. Catherine Dixon died at Rhea, Ark., last week, age 84 years. She formerly lived at Prairie Grove, Ark. Mrs. [Maybe should be Mr.] J. Hubble of Springfield, is dead at the age of 85 years. He located in Springfield in 1856, and has made it his home since. He has always been prominent and stood high with all of his acquaintances. Mrs. Herman Belt of Peirce [Pierce] City died Feb. 24, age 82 years. This family formerly resided in Capps Creek township, Barry County for many years and in their old days moved to Peirce [Pierce] City. She is survived by six sons and one daughter and the Leader Journal says they were with the mother in her last years.	Docket - Tuesday, March 16, 1920 Theora Stringer vs. Walter Stringer, divorce. M. L. Coleman Lumber Co., vs. Alfred Ellis, mechanics lien. W. T. Ayers vs. Tinkers Wilson, equity. Bertha Williams vs. Ray Everett Williams, divorce. Maud L. Wagner vs. Charles D. Wagner, divorce. Martha Iverson vs. Anders W. Iverson, divorce. Lois V. Shrum vs. Lige Shrum, divorce. Litha Carney vs. J. M. Carney, divorce. The Calloway Bank (a corporation) vs. F. A. Ellis et al, equity. Mable Long, admix of estate of Charles R. Long vs. Hiram W. Long et al, equity. Susan E. Wilcox vs. I. E. Mitts, et al, equity. Susan E. Wilcox vs. V. C. Hall, et al, equity. T. J. Miller vs. E. P. Henderson et al, mandate reversed remanded. Carl Hemmerling vs. Anna Hemmerling, divorce Pansy D. Foudray vs. Frank W. Foudray, divorce. Nora Etheridge vs. Jessie Etheridge, divorce. Janie Guthrie vs. Morris Guthrie, divorce. Oner Pierce vs. Adolp Pierce, divorce. Lena Longley vs. Jack Longley, divorce. C. W. Shipley vs. Joy Shipley, divorce. M. E. Johnson vs. Frank L. Johnson, divorce. Estle Wilson vs. Clarelia Wilson, divorce. Amos A. McCormack vs. Blanche McCormack, divorce. C. Darity vs. Urula Darity, divorce. Emma McKinley vs. Ernest McKinley, divorce. Pete Caldwell vs. Clara Caldwell, divorce. Claud Brewer vs. Pluey Brewer, divorce. Zoe Newman vs. William C. Newman, divorce. F. A. Blankenship vs. Jacob E. Blankenship, divorce. Albert Cox vs. Mary Messer et al, partition. Duward Hunt et al vs. James M. Farley, to quiet title. Mary E. Bryan vs. George Lennert et al to quiet title. W. C. Ferguson vs. John A. Mitchell et al, partion. T. E. Leeper vs. Russell Connely et al, to quiet title. R. C. Overton et al vs. Oscar Overton, partition. School District No. 9 of Barry County vs. John Danbroski, specific performance. Albert J. Taylor vs. Flossie H. Taylor, divorce.
Docket - Monday, March 22, 1920 H. K. Mulford Co. vs. E. M. Winters, on note. Elma A. Means vs. Ora Burks appeal from J. P. on note. Phoenix Insurance Co. of London vs. Wm. McCormack and Warren F. Brite, damages. L. L. Murry vs. Bill McCormack and Warren Brite, damages. Zuma Bloomer vs. Cassville & Wester Railorad Co., and Joe Ayers. W. C. Cooper vs. Levi Bloomer, replevin. Pittsburg and Midway Coal Mining Co. vs. Polish Queen Mining Co., account. Walter Perry & Co. vs. St. Louis and San Francisco R. R. Co., appeal from Justice Peace. S. E. Crumley and Mannie Crumley vs. A. M. Hagedorn, damages. Niles & Moses Cigar Co., vs. F. N. Reese, appeal from J. P. Lewis Rethmiller vs. John W. Armstrong, damages. L. H. Bowers vs. C. T. Howerton et al, accounting. W. T. Bailey vs. J. W. LeCompte, damages. W. H. Cinckler vs. Burl Reed, damages. S. J. Douthitt vs. Polish Queen Mining Co. (A Corporation), mechanics lein. J. L. VanHorn vs. Ben F. Johnson, replevin. The Southwest Automobile and Supply Co. (A Corporation), vs. M. O. Gilbert, doing business under Brick Garage, attachement. Roy Black vs. Ed Armstrong, slander. Mrs. B. D. Long vs. A. S. Westmoreland et al, damages. Astna Insurance Co. vs. M. E. Gillioz, on policy. City of Monett vs. Earl Stockdale appeal from Police Judge. Daltie Dabbs, an infant by next friend vs. L. H. Bowers, damages.	Docket - Wednesday, March 17, 1920 State of Missouri vs. J. R. May, grand larceny. State vs. Seth Gaskins, wrecking buggy and injuring horse. State vs. Glaeden Daugherty and Frank Bradley, burglary and larceny. State vs. Frank Willmouth, feloulous assault. State vs. B. O. White, grand larceny. State vs. J. W. Peters, burglary and larceny. State vs. Levi Bloomer, grand larceny. State vs. George T. Dwyer, burglary and larceny. State vs. Ashley Mixon and Sidney Mixon, murder in first degree. State vs. Frank Timmons and Tom Lindley, burglary and grand larceny. State vs. Tom Looney, felonious assult. State vs. Wilbur F. St. Clair and Caroline St. Clair obtaining money under false pretenses. State vs. James Rhodes, passing a bogus check. State vs. Pete Caldwell, abduction. State vs. Winfred McNeeley, wife abandonment. State vs. Floyd Scribner, grand larceny. State vs. Troy Richardson and Claud Myers, grand larceny.
Docket - Probate Court Proceedings Present Judge John R. Wallen and Wm. Houston Sheriff. Est. of George Gurley Jr., dec'd; A. M. Gurley appointed administrator and gave $10,000 bond. Est. of E. V. Cox, dec'd; W. H. Floreth filed demand for $6.95 allowed in fifth class. Est. of J. C. Crane & Son; demand of Simmons Sales Co., for $349.88, allowed in 5th class; same of H. W. Pearls for Chamberlain Medicine Co., for $21.25; allowed in 5th class. Est. of Phil D. Hardy, minor; report of sale of real estate filed and approved. Est. of Oral C. Carney et al minors; report of sale of real estate filed and approved. Est. of Kenton L. Lauler, minor, report of sale of real estate filed and approved. Est. of W. H. Rice; report of sale of real estate filed and approved. Estate of Roy and Fern Heffley, minors; petition for sale of real estate filed and order made. Application of O. S. McCall to be appointed administrator of M. D. L. McCall dec'd filed. Est. of E. V. Cox, dec'd demand of R. M. Calloway for $133.10; allowed in fifth class. Estate of Elmer L. Vanzandt et al minors; Amos A. Vanzandt, appointed guardian and curator. Annual and semi-annual setltemts made: E. V. Cox dec'd, Mary O. George, minor, Co-partnership est., of J. C. Crane & Son; Wm. J. Fleming dec'd, John W. Greathouse Jr. minor, Clarence Hudson minor, Davis Hoyt, unsound mind, Wilson Hutchens and Pioneer Milling Co., Cleatas Harter minor, Amanda Wimsatt, unsound mind, Jasper N. Skelton dec'd, Clyde Rice et al, minors, Logan Wormington et al. Anton Wrobleski, dec'd., Mary A. McGrath, dec'd. Final Settlements were made as follows: Martin Dieterich, dec'd, Dora Abood, dec'd, Alada L. Betterton, dec'd, John Brattin?, minor, Linmore Bryan, Raymond Card, Sarah Haskins, Hugh R. Williams, dec'd., Cora E. Wormington, Amos A. Vanzandt, Elmer L. Vanzandt et al, minors.	Docket - Tuesday, March 23, 1920 Settled by agreement. D. J. Smith vs. American Express Co., appeal from J. P. damages. Mrs. J. B. Tyler vs. Arthur Keeton, appeal from J. P. Mrs. V. Lukon vs. Joseph Rosewitz, damages. S. Zaccanti vs. Paul C. Block, attachment. J. R. Trolinger et al vs. T. M. Cager contract. Josephine N. Pruitt vs. Railway Mail Association, on policy. Bank of Seneca vs. Walter McDonald et al, on note. Fawyer & Padgett vs. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. (A Corporation), on policy. Mrs. Nellie E. Crane vs. J. C. Crane, on contract. George T. Johnson vs. H. H. Counts, damages. Charles Bowers vs. Lee Howerton, damages. A. T. Bramer vs. Aetna Life Ins. Co. money had and received. J. B. Hopkins vs. Walter Northcutt, damages. Walker D. Hines Director General of R. R.'s vs. Cassville & Western R. R. Co., et al on account. All Tax Suits set for Saturday, March 20, 1920.

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