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, April 24, 1920	Cassville Democrat, April 24, 1920
DROWNED IN WHITE RIVER Reports of the finding of the body of a dead man in White River reached this city on the 17th. Clabe Thompson of Cape Fair, Stone county, who operates a raft on White River and was engaged in transporting cedar logs down the river and when near the late Gus Thompson farm, 5 miles north of Viola, in Stone County, they discovered the body of a man lodged on some willows, on April 14, in about six inches of water. The body was removed to land and Squire T. H. Komans held an inquest and the verdict of the jury was that he came to this death by drowning. In a belt on his person, was found $1,565 in greenback and a purse with 12 cents in it. No papers or letters or anything that would lead to his identification was found. Mr. Thompson said he was about 50 years old, baldheaded, hair gray, about 5 feet and 6 inches in length, and had one tooth. He had on a pair of blue overalls with bib. He was barefooted and bare headed, with no coat on when found. The body had float about ten miles. This may passed Old Golden, on Easter Sunday, April 4th, said M. H. Roberts of Golden, Monday while in this city, two boats one trailing after the other boat the man occupied tied together with a rope about 100 feet long. The ferrymen at Golden, who was working on s boat hallowed to him to stop and rest, but he said no, that he was in a hurry and went on. Why they are siatisfied this is the same man, the rear boat was loaded with junk and a rocking chair and these boats were found near the mouth of Cedar Creek, near Sam Smith's farm on White River, about 2 miles north of Golden. A dark colored overcoat was found within a short distance of where the body was found said Mr. Thompson. From the best information obtainable, the man is supposed to have been drowned on Easter Sunday, April 4, and the body floated down the river, where it was found on April 14, badly swollen and decomposed. Squire Komans of Baxter, Mr. Thompson said, took charge of the money, who will pay it into the county treasury and later on, if no relatives claim it, it will be paid into the state treasury. Both boats were made of rough lumber, and were alike. The lumber had been shipped from Harrison, Ark., to Beaver, Ark. A saw and some other tools were said to be in the boats. The body was interred in a cemetery on late Gus Thompson farm near where the body was found. It is reported that parties from Shell Knob, had found a suit case with papers in it, but we have been unable to verify the fact of its being found anywhere near the river or anywhere else.	COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS Chas. W. Haddock county assessor, filed amount against state for assessing income tax for 1920, as follows: To 287 lists at 25c each $71.75; 159 lists at 3c each, $4.77; postage $12.88; total $80.40. Bertha A. Patton borrowed $150. from county school fund; also L. L. Vanderpool $355; Clarence Beck also $1,000; bonds approved. Abstract of fees collected by Emory Smith prosecuting attorney for quarter ending Mar. 31, 1920, filed and approved. Monthly statement of S. M. Trollinger circuit clerk, filed and approved. Helen Apple was ordered sent to Mt. Vernon State Sanitarian. R. A. Ellis, R. B. Bassett and M. V. Atkisson were appointed commissioners to assess damages on new public road in Mountain township. County Clerk Jeffries was ordered to make requisition on State for $875., memorial due Barry County. County Clerk Jeffries called county court together April 14, 1920, to canvas vote of Butterfield township, in an election held April 30, 1920, to organize a Special Road District of that township and the vote was found to be: 102 for organizing district and 42 against. The court declared the proposition carried. The court ordered that State Auditor be authorized to draw his warrant in favor of W. F. Wardlaw, county treasurer for $275, amount due Monett Teachers Training School Course, for first half of 1920. Collector P. E. Horine made annual settlement of collections as follows: He was charged with $204,942.58 delinquent. His commission on collections was $3,905.32. He paid late county treasury and state $1,091.76, as excess commissions collected, over and above what he was entitled by law.
MRS. ELIZA STUBBLEFIELD There was joy in heaven on the arrival of the spirit of an excellent woman, wife, mother and citizen, who beamed with goodness, and a lovely character of sweetness, that was beautifully illustrated in her every day walk of life, that ended in causing the world to be better. "One sweetly solemn thought," of hers was to do and be good. She has left the example for her loved ones and many friends to follow. Miss Eliza Earle was born in Pike County, Ill., Oct. 22, 1837, and was a daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Earle. Her parents moved to Texas, in 1848, where she grew to womanhood and there was married to late Elisha Stubblefield who died some 43 years ago, at his home 2 12/2 miles southwest of this city. They came to Barry County in 1868, and both enjoyed the highest respect and esteem of all their acquaintances. Eight children were born of this marriage and those living are: Mrs. Mary M. Bayless, Claremore, Okla.; Lock and Grant Stubblefield of near this city and Arthur Stubblefield of near Eagle Rock. On April 14, while she and her daughter Mrs. Mary M. Bayless of Claremore, Okla., were visiting her grandson Ross Bayless and family at Miami, Okla., she fell down a flight of stairs and injured herself so badly that she died from the injuries, Wednesday, April 21, 1920, at the ripe age of 82 years 8 months and 29 days. Funeral services were conducted at Miami, Okla., Thursday, by Rev. Stubblefield, a nephew and the remains were shipped to this city, Thursday afternoon and conveyed to the Baptist Church, where another service was conducted, Friday, April 23, at 2 p. m., by Rev's Stubblefied and Brattin, after which the remains were conveyed to the Stubblefield Cemetery, 3 3/4 miles southwest of this city and there consigned to a last resting place beside her beloved husband. She was a sister of George Earle of near this city. Her daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Bayless and sons Guy, Ross, Bourke and Mesdames Ross and Bourke Bayless accompanied the remains to her old home for interment. Many beautiful flora emblems were sent, in token of love and high respect for this good woman.	LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mrs. Grant Reese is very sick at her home in this city. Dave Miller's father from Pea Ridge, Ark., visited Dave and family last week. Mrs. Sarah Jones of Viola, Ark., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Barber and family. Mrs. Henderson McFall of Republic, is visitng her sister, Mrs. R. H. Barber and family. Joe Evans of Flat Creek, will teach the Horner School, 3 1/2 miles southeast of this city. Miss Thelma McQueen of Wheaton, visited her many young friends to this city last and this week. Mrs. Florence Smedley and son Jack of Monett, visited her aunt, Mrs. C. D. Manley and family, Sunday. Mrs. Eldon Bare of Eureka Springs, Ark., visited her mother, Mrs. J. N. Skelton at Eagle Rock, last week. R. G. Salyer, Jake Davis and Mrs. Deck Frost attended Democratic convention at Joplin Thursday. Barley Packwood of Billings, Montana, is visiting his many relatives in the vicinity of Exeter. The Democrat acknowledges a pleasant call. S. M. and J. H. Mitchell have received word of the death of their half brother, L. W. Pitts near Seattle, Wash., recently aged about 85 years. He was a veteran in the Civil War. R. H. Barber attended the 72nd birthday anniversary of his father at Republic, Saturday, where the boys and girls all met to do honor to their parent. A general good time is reported. Mrs. Jonas Wilson of near Flat Creek, p. o., died on the 14th, aged 72 years. She was a member of the well known Wiley family of this county and the remains were interred in cemetery at Osa. Misses Ethel and Maye Coons, two splendid young ladies of this city will go to Kansas City, about May 1, where they both have good positions and will remain there. We wish them success. Rev. Howerton who conducted a meeting at the Baptist Church, last week, baptized John F. Bass, Misses Lorine and Mary Ellen Matloe, Dorthy Bowen, Allie Coons and Jewell Wallen near the Spring, last Sunday week.
HAILEY Mrs. O. H. Ingerham has been very poorly. They expect to leave within a few days for California to make their home. Miss Lucille Hailey who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ross Manley and family in Neodasha, Kan., for sometime has recently returned home. Dell Madison and wife are the proud parents of a daughter, born March 25.	SUNNY SIDE Henry Springer and family of Pittsburg, Kan., are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Morgan. Leslie Barnes and family have been attending his father, J. M. Barnes who has been very sick with flu pneumonia but is improving.
METCALF - MARTIN A sweet and happy married life is one of the greatest beauties of this life, when the true love and adoration prevails for the contracting parties, there will be no end to the felicity or state of conjugal happiness, where this true love and affection is domiciled in the hearts of contracting parties. Announcements of the marriage of Mr. Ralph K. Metcalf and Miss Mary Martin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Martin, of Kansas City, which happy event occurred Saturday, April 17, 1920, have been received by relatives in this city. Mrs. Metcalf is a sweet young girl, of a happy and sunny disposition, who will make home a sweet domicile. The groom we do not know, but hear him highly spoken of as being a splendid young man. We hope this union of lives, may be the cementation of two happy hearts that will beat in unison, eternity. They will be at home after May 1, 2920, at 3227 College Avenue, Kansas City.	JENKINS We are sorry to see the bridge at Jenkins condemned by the county highway engineer. We trust there is none condemned in other parts, for the same cause, the lack of funds. The Jenkins bridge is very badly needed. The Jenkins Bank has moved into its new quarters. It is a real good building. Tom Sapp of near Flat Creek was in Jenkins on business Monday.
CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Don Cloud of Stella, have been visiting Mrs. Cloud's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Black. Rosebert Linebarger's baby continues very low with stomach trouble. E. B. Linebarger was seen riding in a new car Sunday.	MCDOWELL Mrs. John Bennett is clerking in Thomas' store. Miss Eva Jordan of Springfield is visiting home folks. Mrs. Tutt and son Tommie and sister Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. John Martin visited Dr. and Mrs. Robers on Sunday.
ROCK SPRINGS Bob Vanzandt and family of Pea Ridge, Ark., was here last Sunday. R. L. Henry and family motored to Roaring River, Purdy and Monett Sunday.	MAPLE GROVE Nancy Potts has been real sick for the past week but is better. Mrs. Alice Potts has three head of cattle poisoned from eating buckeyes. Percy Fletcher lost one last week.
PLEASANT RIDGE Mrs. Snuffer died one day last week and was buried at the Springriver Cemetery last Friday. She leaves one son Walter, who lived with her.	FOREST GROVE Earl Beason was in Joplin, on business, a few days last week. Mrs. Ceola Bennett has been employed to teach our school this fall. The barn of Henry Beeson was struck by lighting, Monday morning, killing the horse and several hogs. Mr. Beeson was in the barn milking and the cow was knocked over him. Mr. Beeson was stunned. The barn was set on fire but with help it was extinguished inturn, much damage was done
NEIGHBORING NEWS J. Kelso Grigg of Stotts City died on the 4th. Harry Short of Southwest City, who attempted to murder Sheriff Bay Smith at that place recently, by shooting at him twice and his deputy once, plead guilty at Pineville, recently and the court sentenced him 25 years in penitnetiary. A very just and wise sentence. Andrew J. Fly of Carthage, has bought a home there. He formerly lived at Rocky Comfort. John Holland has been appointed a special agent for the Frisco at Monett. W. E. Thornburg of Monett died on the 11th, aged 62 years. Henry Vaught and wife of Greene Forest, Ark., has been visiting relatives in Monett. J. W. Hixon, aged 75 years, died at Billings, April 15, of heart failure. Funeral services were held at Christian church at Billings and the remains were shipped to Purdy for interment. He had lived at Purdy and Cassville years ago. The Fairland, Okla. bank was robbed on night of 17th and the robbers secured $3,000 in the vault, but melted the hings off the vault door, probably with an acetyline blow pipe of some kind. About one-third of the bonds were registered. The bank was fully insured. Mrs. R. E. L. Bass and son John visited relatives in Monett, last week. Lieut. Don M. Hansell of Springfield, a U.S. Aviator, was killed at Sanderson, Texas, April 16, when his plane fell to the earth. The remains were shipped to Springfield for interment. Robert Burg who was injured at Springfield was a 12 year old nephew of Ben Burg of Purdy, instead of a son. Monett has two bands with with 68 members. With that number, there should be a lot of "tootin" going on.	LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mrs. Alta Frost is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. D. Manley and family. Garr Cole and Ruby Harrader of near Exeter, were married last week at Neosho. Jas. M. Bayless and his daughter of Wheaton, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Edge Blankenship and family in this city. Maurice Viernow and family of Carthage, have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hutchens and many relatives and friends. Miss Elsie Ayres of Springfield was the guest of Misses? Lora Reese Saturday and Sunday. We understand that she will located in Colorado, the coming year. W. D. Koon returned Saturday morning from Phoenix, Ariz., where he had been to see a sick brother. The brother is on the improve and he entertains hopes of his early recovery. Theodore N. Vail the head of the Bell Telephone Co., ? died April 16 of heart failure, aged 74 years, many years ago, opened an overland stage line through Cassville via Springfield along the Old Wire Road to Washburn, Fayetteville, and Ft. Smith, Ark., and on to Texas and the west.
78TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY David Calton of Pleasant Ridge township, celebrated his 78th birthday anniversary at his home on Little Flat Creek, 6 miles southeast of Verona, on the 18th. A large number of relatives and friends were present, with plenty of good grub, that made pleasant conditions for all present. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hankins and Misses Hazel Vinyard and Eula Hankins of this city were there.	MRS. GEORGE DILBECK INJURED Mrs. George Dilbeck who resides 7 miles out on the Springfield road while getting out of a car Sunday, at a neighbor's home, fell and crushed left hip. She is 69 years old. We are hoping that she may recover from this injury.
OF UNSOUND MIND Mrs. Harriett Sullivan, widow of the late Sheriff John R. Sullivan, was tried in Probate Court, Monday, on a charge of being of unsound mind, before a jury and found guilty. A guardian will be appointed.	Isaac Bowman has purchased the Elias Horine residence of Ben Johnson in Mitchell Addition. Considration $1,000.

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