Newspaper Files, Barry Co., MO

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, Sept. 11, 1920	Cassville Democrat, Sept. 11, 1920
LOCALS AND PERSONALS Mrs. Dick Frost went to Joplin, Wednesday morning. Evert James and family have returned from Caldwell, Idaho. Judge Finn of Monett, was on the streets of Cassville, Monday. W. C. Potter of Jenkins, went to Ft. Towson, Okla., Saturday on business. Mont James of Beggs, Okla., is visiting relatives in the Pasley neighborhood. Mesdames Noah Brattin and John Briscoe of Exeter, were visitors in Cassville, Monday. John J. Davis of Monett, attended a meeting of the bounty equalization board here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stucky of Monett, spent Sunday and Monday in this city with relatives and friends. Mrs. B. Tucker of Rogers, Ark., is visiting her grandfather, R. G. Salyer, relatives and friends in this city this week. Mrs. Lee Robberson of Monett, was adjudged insane by the county court, on the 3 and she was taken to Nevada State Hospital. Clarence Beck’s horses attached to his buggy, runaway last week and tore the buggy to pieces, in this city. No one was injured. Miss Goldie Guthrie returned Sunday morning from a visit with her sister at Houston, Texas. She reports a very delightful visit. Thos. Poplin purchased the late E. Williamson residence in this city and has been remodeling the residence. He has moved to this property. Judge E. E. Holman of near Mano, and Hider Holman of near Hider came for treatment of blood poison on one of his hands. Rev. and Mrs. Edward Chappell, T. A. Stockton and C. W. Eden were passengers for Seligman, where they want to attend the Baptist Association at Big Spring Church, Wednesday morning. Raymond Gorg and R. H. Barber have dissolved and divided business. Mr. Gorg took the Café business and Mr. Barber the Bakery and both will continue business in their locations Miss Jessie, 17 year old daughter of Wm. Holt of Pleber, Okla., died on the 3rd. Interment was made at Columbus, Kans. She was probably a granddaughter of late Judge James Holt of this city. Ora Hudson and a Mr. Davis and wives of Monett, National Bank were in this city Monday on their way to the Bankers Meeting at Roaring River Spring Hotel, Monday afternoon and evening. D. H. Kemp was at Paris, Texas, Monday. Ora Robberson of Monett, was here Wednesday. Len Collins and family of near this city, were in Springfield, Saturday. Silas Carr of Shell Knob, returned from a business trip to Granby, Monday. Mrs. David Dinglar returned last week from a visit with her parents in Springfield. Misses Maggie Gowen and sister of near Washburn were visitors to Cassville, Monday. James Black of Monett, visited his brother W. O. Black and wife in Cassville, Monday. List your property with Emory Smith at Cassville, Mo., or at the office at Monett, MO. White Heath Cling and Salway Peaches to sell. Isaac Brock, 2 ½ miles southeast of Cassville. Rolla Heffley of Pasley neighborhood, who has tuberculosis, is confined to his bed, most of the time. Robert Black from Oklahoma visited his brother W. O. Black and wife of this city Monday and Tuesday. Ben Johnson shipped a mixed car of cattle and sheep and one car of cattle, Saturday night to Kansas City. Mrs. Grat Reese who was operated on at Springfield, recently, returned home Saturday night and stood the trip very well. There will be a box supper at Oak Ridge School house on Tuesday night, Sept. 14. Everybody invited. Proceeds for benefit of school. Harry Bush of near this city, has been ordered to U. S. Hospital in St. Louis, for treatment and he will go there, about Sept. 16. He was a soldier boy overseas. Rev. Arkbright of near Fairview recently fell and broke or sprained a shoulder. He has been preaching at Rocksprings during the last few years, southwest of Washburn. Geo. W. Dugan formerly of this county and also resided at Exeter, has started the Weekly News Herald at Fairview. The first issue has been received and presents a neat newsy appearance. Mrs. Baylor of Purdy, mother of David Baylor of that place, will celebrate her 100th birthday, sometime in October. The citizens of that place should pay her proper honors in living to be a centenarian. It is due her. At this day and time large numbers of people are forgetful of the respect due aged people. Especially is this the case with the younger set. LOG CHURCH Rev. Chas. Mitchell pastor at Log Church failed to fill his appointment here Sunday. The M. P. Conference returned Rev. Sherman Erickson to the New Bethel (Gunter Church). We are glad to note this, as it shows that he has given satisfaction there during the past year. Let everyone show their appreciation by words of encouragement and acts of kindness. Nell White and lady of near Hailey p. o., former residents of Travers, were visiting old friends and neighbors at Star City, Log Church neighborhood and Travers, over Sunday and attended the Barry Co., Song Convention at New Bethel Sunday and Church at Log Church Sunday night. They have sold their farm and have not located. We hope they will locate in Barry County, as they are good people, of which any neighborhood can be proud. Sept. 5, the Barry County Song Convention was held at New Bethel Church, Gunter, Union, Horner, Monett, New Hope and Stotts City, classes were present. The classes were all led by able instructors and all performed their parts perfectly. The day was ideal. An immense audience was present. All seemed to enjoy the day. Addresses by Emory Smith of Cassville, Emory Medlin, Monett, R. A. Ellis, Ozark, E. B. Whittington, Gunter and J. B. Jefferson, Chairman. The grandest and sweetest of all were violin music by the Ellis sister’s two little daughters of R. A. Ellis. May God bless the little girls, may their lives be filled with joy. FOREST GROVE Alice Moore is staying with Mrs. U. S. Braught, attending school. Raymond Gates seems to be slowly improving, after quite a siege of typhoid fever. Ray Beeson is doing some plowing for H. D. Miller. The familiar face of Otis Baker is again seen on the roads after several weeks of sickness. Frank Craig from Arkansas, is visiting C. R. Beymer and other relatives. Grandma Beymer is spending a time with her son, C. R. Mrs. Caola Bennet and a few of her scholars attended spelling at Oak Ridge Friday night last week. Everyone remember the third Sunday is Rev. Moore’s day at this place. WILLOW BRANCH Our school is progressing nicely with Miss Edith Turner as teacher. John P. Simpson returned home from Kansas, a few days ago, where he has been working for some time. Most all are busy picking and hauling tomatoes. They are sure fine this year. The infant babe of Harvey Hudson and wife was buried Saturday. Ernest Wallace bought some pigs from Robt. Johnson a few days ago. They have the new school house about ready for the roof. Mrs. Joe Elbert is on the sick list; also Mrs. Robert Laney. Miss Ola Stubblefield has been employed to teach the Lone Elm school. WASHBURN-GREASY Irvin Whitaker We are not short of news but can’t see the point of the pencil. This will look as bad as Chas. Ray’s marking. He is so bum that he has to use a machine, so the printers can read it. The Washburn Produce Co., has paid Willis Lawrence $750 of tomatoes from a 4 acre field. See these truck farmers on these cheap lands. R. A. Windes and W. L. Black and families motored to Eureka Springs, Ark., Sunday. John Bowman is bringing in fine tomatoes to this cannery. He says that he has 160 acres of land instead of 80 acres as stated last week and will pay it off with a 20 a. crop. Has a turnip crop that will pay $100 an acre. Come to Ash Township and get acquainted. They grow other crops besides Democrats. We notice that Dr. R. R. Smith is improving his residence. Doing his own carpenter work for recreation. Mr. Baker has ordered two cars of limestone in sweeten this and on his farm. Keep your eye on him. Frank Webb set 15 acres to apple trees last spring, that are making fine growth. Tom Williams has some corn crop if it is drilled. Grady and Joe Northcutt gentlemen from Texas are visiting friends and relatives here. Mooney and Horton bought the Johnathan apples on the trees, John Hoog’s orchard. Have packed them in bushel baskets and sold the car to Tulsa, Okla., parties. Ed Watson is another man from town that is making good on a 40 acre farm in the Ash township. Ellis Vanderpool had good tomatoes. Said too much work, he was going to grow strawberries. No cash in 90 days either. J. D. Bowman has rented the Arnold farm out Cassville way and will try extensive farming. They will miss the huckleberries and seed ticks, as well as the beautiful scenery. Byrnes Dudley and Tom Weathers are preparing to make sorghum. James Eden the Big Springs merchant had business here Monday. Said the meeting closed Sunday. Rev. Henry Beck passed through here to his meeting at Sugar Creek Church last week. Charles Stenipher and others were baptized at his meeting. Nelson Paul has one of the best fixed small farms near town. A new house than can be modernized at a small expense, fine cellar, deep well with a pump and concrete water tank, and a beautiful location. Three of the Frost brothers from Oklahoma were visiting at Tom Hickey’s Tuesday. The Washburn Produce Co., will ship a car of turnips Friday. It is said that Dock Eggleston has a fine crop of tomatoes, the best that goes to the Big Springs Cannery. E. M. Rich was looking for real estate for an outside party Tuesday. Ed Lamb has gone to Purdy. Some young lady ought to take pity on Ralph and not allow him to batch on the farm. Frank Armstrong is home from Oklahoma. Walter Jones visited his folks at Joplin, Sunday. W. R. Scott and Fr. Mills are changing resident property. Mr. Scott has leased Mrs. Fountain’s property for a year. Reams McCormick has 5 acres of turnips. Some job getting them topped, but me, is a noted hustler.	REMAINS RETURNED HOME Friday, Sept. 3, 1920, the remains of Soldier John S. Cooper who died in a U. S. Hospital in England, June 30, 1918, of meningitis, arrived in this city, accompanied by Staff Sergeant David C. Wilks of Camp Pike, Ark., who delivered the remains to Wash. Cooper of Shell Knob, taking his receipt. The remains were conveyed to the Baptist Church, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Edward Chappell after which the remains were conveyed to a cemetery near Shell Knob, where they were interred. John S. Cooper was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and that church on receiving news of his death, held appropriate funeral service to his memory. The most beautiful flag on earth covered the coffin and was presented to the father by Staff Sergeant Wilks as his. Many relatives and friends were at the C. & W. depot to meet the remains. His remains were in a metallic coffin. He was a member of Co. C., 356 Infantry. 36 OUTSIDE STUDENTS The following is a list of the non-resident pupils enrolled in the Cassville High School and Seventh and Eighth grades. Lela and Orville Abernathy, Ruby and Ruth Bayless, Clyde Blythe, Pauline Cox, Fay and Ray Davis, Dorothy Faulk, Hugh and Alice Haddock, Aaron Hailey, Charline Hailey, Gerald, Loy Newton, Pauline Hailey, Carrie and Eva Hankins, Lois Hawk, Kenneth LeCompte, Fontella Loftin, Mary Laidlaw, Florence Jaques, Marzelle Marbut, Ruth Miller, Ethyl Pannell, James Sills, Earle, Frank, Hugh and Lavern Stubblefield, Luna Thomas, Erskin Yarnall 7th & 8th Grades: Gladys Beck, Gladys Laidlaw and Mary Yarnall. NEW CREAMERY AND ICE PLANT It is with much pleasure that we record that Cassville will have a new Creamery and Ice Plant in the near future. Urton Hutchens and J. C. Ault have bought the remains of which will be used of the Barry County Creamery Co., and have secured the concrete power house that was used by the late C. & W. R. R., Co., in this city and will install a creamery and ice plant. The Ice Plant will be of a ten ton capacity that will give it a sufficient output to apply the demands of this city and section. The old plant was a five ton capacity and was hardly sufficient to supply the demand of city and county. The Creamery will be of the same capacity as the Barry County Creamery plant. They have not fully decided as to where they will locate the plant at, as they have secured the ground where the old plant was located, we understand later. This will be joyful news to the people of Barry County, who were patrons of the old company and they will no doubt, herald the news of this. It will be a valuable adjunct to advancement of the great creamery business, that was given a slight backset, in the old plant, that added materially in advancing that great industry that has been doing so much good for the people of Barry County. COUNTY CANDIDATES HERE C. M. Cope for Representative, Allen Hailey for county judge in eastern district, Wm. Graber for county judge in western district, T. A. Stockton, for sheriff, Arthur Henbest for county surveyor, T. F. Wolfenbarger for public Administrator and E. A. Frost for county treasurer on the Democratic county ticket, were in Cassville, Saturday. ED TAYLOR BADLY MASHED UP While driving his team Sunday, Ed Taylor, the team runaway and he was badly mashed up, having his arm broken twice, collar bone broken, knee injured, several ribs broken and otherwise bruised. It was a close call to being killed. BUYS STOCK IN 1ST NATIONAL BANK James Wilson closed a deal last week, with Dr. C. M. Sparkman for all his stock in the First National Bank of this city, amounting to $15,000. W. C. T. U. MEETING Barry Co. W. C. T. U. convention was held at Washburn, Sept. 2. A very good attendance Devotional exercises, Rev. J. T. Deakins of Cassville Baptist Church. A very interesting program was rendered by Supt. of cpts., Mrs. B. P. Northcutt of Seligman, representing the Eastern Star Unit, Subject: My duty to the organization – Mrs. Thomas Foster brought greetings from the Progressive Club of Washburn; her subject was Sunday amusements. Reports of Co. Sect. and Treas. were encouraging showing much work done and a large increase in membership. Officers for incoming year: Pres. Augusta Fuller, Washburn, Vice-Pres., Ida E. Bailey, Monett, Rec. Sec., Mrs. B. P. Northcutt, Seligman, Cors. Maud Crim, Washburn, Musical Drct. Maud Kisler, Washburn, A bountiful dinner was served at Henbest Hotel, Dinner guests Prof. Hankins and Miss Vineyard, Cassville, Mr. and Mrs. Dummit, Kings Prairie. M. B. TARVIN M. B. Tarvin of Granby, died Aug. 30, age 72 years, 2 months and 20 days. He was born in Indiana, June 24, 1848. He married Miss Martha J. Tar, Nov. 20, 1870, and to the union one daughter was born, who survives the father. In 1869, he united with the United Brethern Church. He left two brothers, R. D. Tarvin of near Wheaton, and Geo. Tarvin of Illinois and two sisters, Mesdames Ellen Compton of St. Joe, Mo., and Ann Phrasher of Indiana. His wife died a few months ago. Funeral services were conducted and the remains were interred in a cemetery near Granby. MAPLE GROVE Mr. and Mrs. Shepard visited their daughter, Mrs. Brown, Saturday and Sunday. Albert Galyen and Miss Ash of Clantonville, Ark., were united in marriage Sunday. Percy Fletcher has returned after seeking a farm in two western states. He has decided to remain in the sticks with us. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banks a fine boy, Sept. 2. Pansy and Edith Banks, Mary Fogg and Dona Potts visited at Ike Scotts Sunday. Mr. Scott’s water melon patch suffered as a result. Elmer Klous is vising his brother and sister in Wichita, Kans., and will go from there to Garden City, Kan., to visit his mother and sister. He left Aug. 20. Miss Lelia Tracy and Eunice Osbourne visited from Wednesday to Friday with Lena Osbourne. Miss Tracy spent the summer in Virginia and Kentucky and returned recently. Houston Banks is trying out his new tires this week. Rev. Taylor a Methodist minister conducted services at Lone Walnut, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown and Mrs. Klous were in Pea Ridge Monday. Houston Banks, with five others in his car, started to Antioch, to church Sunday night. They had tire trouble and returned about 10 p. m. They don’t seem to like to talk about the meeting much. ROARING RIVER Our school began Monday, Sept. 6, with Miss Margaret Donaldson as teacher. J. G. Puett spent Saturday night and Sunday with J. D. Keith. Miss Dorthy Faulk entered the Cassville High School, Monday. Mrs. Cordelia Worthen visited her brother W. E. Puett and family, Tuesday and Tuesday night. There was a musical party at Lewis Clay’s Tuesday night. The Roaring River Hotel closed Wednesday; Mr. Bruner reports an excellent summer and expects to do even better next year. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Cottrell spent Tuesday night at W. E. Puetts, on their way to visit their son, S. J. Cottrell of near Powell. EAGLE ROCK The cutting of alfalfa is looking fine. J. W. Reed moved to his residence in Eagle Rock the last of the week. Vern Vosburg and family have returned from Monett, where he has been at work for the last two months. A cream station is needed at Eagle Rock, as quite a few of the Hockins ship their cream. Mrs. Julia Skelton and Mrs. Columbia Haddock accompanied Calvin Skelton home the first of last week and returned Sunday. Eagle Rock placed their first game of ball on their new park at W. T. Ayers’ last Saturday with Shell Knob and Viola’s best, scores 4 to ? in favor of the mixers. R. E. Bruner is doing quite a lot of sawing and building at present. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Skelton a buy, last week. The river contry has the best crops of corn it has had for several years. SUNNY SIDE E. Farrington continues very low. Miss Ivey Still has been staying with her cousin, Mrs. Benton Lenox for three weeks, because of her continued bad health. A. C. Ryer of Prescott, Arizona, who has been visiting J. H. Still and T. E. Anderson, and families for ten days, started home Tuesday. Floyd Still lost a good milk cow, Aug. 31, from eating green corn. Quite a few from this place attended the organization of the Church of God at Lone Walnut last Sunday, with Winfred Taylor pastor. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Mrs. Blon Brown of near Star Store, was surprised Aug. 29, by 100 relatives, neighbors and friends assembled at their home, to celebrate her 43rd birthday. The visitors all came loaded with good eats that was spread in the yard on a long table and everybody made a good showing at the table. After dinner, Mr. Brown cut the melons, and there many more showed. It was a happy day for all present and was especially appreciated by Mrs. Brown in the kindly remembrance, by relatives, neighbors and friends. All departed for home in the evening, wishing her many more happy birthdays. It is hinted that James Webb got overloaded with eating and Roy Haskins was not far behind him. Henderson Lowery and Mack Oaks wore inconvenienced, our reporter says, but later reports say they have recovered. CLIO There has been plenty of rain this week. Collen Palmer of near Flat Creek p. o. it real sick with appendicitis. John Ballie and family have returned home from Washington. Oxford Cope is filling his silo this week. Bon Eubanks is visiting relatives in Arkansas. Tom Edgeman is preparing to move this week. Joe Evans is moving near Cassville where he will teach this fall and winter. NEIGHBORING NEWS Jasper County people own 7, 775 autos. Miss Dora Cowan of Joplin, visited Mrs. M. J. West and family of Capps Creek to worship and her grandmother near Peirce City, last week. Sterling Hailey and family visited his sister Mrs. O. H. Thiele and relatives at Peirce City, recently. Mrs. Calvin Hadley and son of Cassville visited Peirce City relatives last week. The Journal says Dr. Wooten of Peirce City was traded his farm north of that place for Texas property.

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