Newspaper Files, Barry Co., MO

1920 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers. This paper is barley readable. It has long black lines across many of the items.	An interlibrary loan of microfilm from the State Historical Society of MO was the source of the below given data.
Cassville Democrat, Oct. 2, 1920	Cassville Democrat, Oct. 2, 1920
Mrs. Margaret Wilmoth Dead A splendid … … … the excellent … …. … motherhood, citizen, neighbors and Christians was embodied in her make-up and she truly maintained the excellent record of all these great qualities as everybody who ever knew her children. Miss Margaret Dunlap was born near Berryville, Ark., in November 1841, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dunlap, old and highly esteemed citizens of this country, during life. Sometime in 1868, this family moved to Barry County and located 4 miles south east of Cassville, where they lived for many years and then moved to Cassville, where they continued their residence. In 1860, the deceased and W. F. Wilmoth were married and two children were born of this marriage, a son and a daughter, the daughter dying in infancy and the son W. F. [long black lines cover one entire line] Mrs. Wilmoth was a sister of Mrs. Hannan Joslin, Miss Anna Dunlap and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, and the late Mrs. Frank Thompson, of this city. Mrs. Wilmoth was ever ready to attend the sick and was so from girlhood till she became unable, on account of age and injuries from a fall. She was truly a Christian woman and lived the life and was prepared to go to the land of eternal sunshine and happiness that is ready for us all, if we are duly and truly prepared. The deceased had been a member of the Christian Church since girlhood. Elder Rose conducted funeral services, Thursday afternoon at the home, where many relatives and friends had assembled to pay the last tribute of love and respect in a good woman. The remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery. Smiley Short Dead Relatives in Cassville, received notice of the death of Smiley Short at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Williams south of Marionville, on 9th, in Stone County, where he had resided since 1843. He was 100 years, 10 months and 25 days old. He was born in Roan County, Tenn., and was the father of eight children. He was the grandfather of Miss Grace Short deputy postmaster in Cassvile, and Troy Short. CURG. BOUHER DEAD It is with extreme regrets that we announce the death of Curg Boucher at Dallas, Texas when he was operated on for lock bowels, a short time before. His home was at Sulphur, Texas where he was in business and had been successful. He was married and leaves a wife and daughter. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boucher of Purdy, who attended their son in his last sickness. Curg. Boucher, taught school in this county successfully, before going to Texas, and made friends wherever he was known. He was a brother of John Boucher of the State Insurance Commission’s office at Jefferson City, Mrs. Percy Johnson, and Mrs. Fulton Smith of Monett, and Mrs. Bert Dummit of Texas. It seems so sad that one so young so full of life and vim, should be cut down in the vigor of manhood, when he was a staff of comfort in his loved ones in their declining years. Neighboring News W. L. Haymaker, city marshal of Aurora who killed Joseph Grant, a carnival employee was exonerated from any blame, by coroners jury. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cline of near Aurora, old and highly respected citizens were thrown from a buggy recently in which he received a broken hip and Mrs. Cline a broken collar bone. The canning factories of Southwest Missouri has suffered a shortage of cans. The Fordson tractor demonstrated at Neosho, Wednesday of last week, was a great success, notwithstanding the rain in the afternoon. The tractors proved their ability to pull plows discs, harrows, wood saws, emulate? cutters, etc. and everything else they were bided? to. Amos Ratliff killed John Berry a prominent farmer living 4 miles south of Eureka Springs, Ark. Ratliff killed Berry because he was keeping company with Mrs. Ratliff his divorced wife. Ratliff surrendered and is now in Berryville Ark. Jail. Horne Melton of Marionville continues to decline in health and his demise is expected in a short time. He is an aged and highly respected citizen. Bert H. Baird and Dave A. Curry of Red Oak, Lawrence County arrested James O. Hess near Lockwood, Dade County, one day last week, for robbing the bank of Avilla. He was securing a supply of oil for his Ford when these men put their guns on him and his hands went up. Hess is charged with robbing the bank of Arcola, last winter. Bert Baird formerly resided northeast of Cassville, 5 miles and traded the farm, for a stock of goods at Red Oak. The captors delivered Hess to the Sheriff of Jasper County. They removed the money. Locals and Personal Benton Robbins and wife visited relatives in and near Madry, Sunday. Ot. Smith and family of Washburn Prairie have moved to this city. The Washburn Prairie school has been stopped for a time on account for the fear of diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Perkins motored to Republic Sunday to visit her mother who is dangerously sick. Dr. Robertson and John Martin of McDowell motored to this city Wednesday morning on business. Joe England came home from Kansas last week and spent several days with his family. He returned this week. A little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Graves of Exeter died Thursday of last week of stomach trouble. The reminds were interred in Maplewood Cemetery there. It has gone to join the argentic ban on high. Rolla Packwood lives 3 miles northwest of Exeter will have a sale, Saturday, Oct. 9, a number of horses and mules, mares, cattle, feed, farm machinery of every description, harness, telephone and household goods. The Angel of death hovered around the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert McClellan of Washburn Prairie and summed their 3 year old daughter to a better world on high, Tuesday afternoon from diphtheria. The remains were interred in Huff or Corinth Cemetery. The 2 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Smith died, Tuesday night near Purdy of diphtheria. A tender bud has been transplanted to that heavenly home on high, where pleasures never cease and happiness is eternal. Mr. Smith is a brother of Emory, Porter and Bert Smith of this city. Ben Johnson and Burl Reed spent this week in Kanas City. M. L. Gentry of Butterfield had business in this city, Wednesday. Miss Margaret Hesson visited relatives in Monett from Thursday to Sunday. Mrs. Porter Smith and children have returned from a visit with relatives at Tulsa, Okla. S. Koon of San Antonio, Texas is visiting his brother W. D. Koon and family of this city. J. O. Roller and Vera McGlothin of near Washburn were pleasant callers at the Democrat Office Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Montgomery of Hockerville, Okla., has been visiting relatives at McDowell, Cassville and Washburn, this week. Silas Carr of near Shell Knob was there Tuesday and made the Democrat a pleasant call. Jas. Keeling and son, Arthur and wife of Liberty township were at the speaking in this city, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. K. Bowman of Liberty township, old time and highly respected citizens of this county were pleasant callers at the Democrat office, Tuesday morning. E. W. Kinnaman has closed his store and will devote his time to farm life and the growing of Dutch Belted Cattle and Hampshire hogs. This breed of cattle is recommended highly as a combined breed for milk and beef. The Hampshire hogs are prolific, produce the meat and have made good, wherever grown, We predict that he will make a success. A Mr. Vickers of Southern Texas was in this city Wednesday and rented the residence occupied by Fred Black of Julius Henley and will move here by Oct. 15. Rev. J. C. Weatherford has been assigned to the Cassville circuit by the M. E. Conference South and the M. E. Conference and preached his first sermon at the church in this city, Sunday. Ernest Kemp a St. Louis attorney visited his father Edward Kemp and family near Star Store his grandmother at Purdy last week.	Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many good friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear little Ruth. The words and acts of sympathy and the many beautiful flowers which were given us can never be forgotten. That each one, when their hour of darkness comes, may be comforted as we were, is our hope. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Graves and Family Maple Grove Rev. Aren Evans preached here Sunday and will start a series of meetings in two weeks. Rice Banks, Theo. Galyen, Jr., and Mr. Kannche left for Kanas City, Saturday. Lafayette Banks returned to the Oklahoma Oil Fields, Saturday. Maple Grove School gave an entertainment Friday evening. A Flower Drill was pretty, the dialogue was humorous, but we can’t but remark on Grandpa Bank’s activity in a Medley. We all enjoyed Mr. Donald Fletcher’s graphophone, also Mr. Walter Vanzandt’s mandolin. There was a big dinner at John Releford’s Sunday, given for his wife whose sixty third birthday was on that day. All the children and grandchildren were present besides a great many friends. The day was enjoyed by all. Everyone is busy with chair? cane this week. The mills have more cane than they are able to make up for something. Amos Vanzandt seems to be very much interested in school teaching near Purdy. Elmer Kions seems to be making a protracted visit in Kansas since he has not returned after five weeks. McDowell Rev. C. A. Fly has purchased a Ford of Mr. Ellis. We hear that Mr. Ellis and family are selling out and will move to Ranger, Texas. Wm. Dyer and Lon Ethridge hauled their cane to James Hemphill’s mill last week. The canning factory continues to do a good business. Marvin Hilton is hauling a lot of cord wood to the canning factory. Dimmit Wainwright and wife of Picher, Okla. visited John Martin and family Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Wainwright is improving in health. Bert Smith and family of Cassville visited Mrs. Smith’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Dyer and family Sunday night. Dr. Robertson and wife, Ira Hemphill and wife, John Martin and wife, and Mrs. Tutt?, and sister, Mrs. Brooks all had dinner on the creek Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. Dimmitt Wainwright as guests. All report a nice time. John Martin had some watermelons that were very nice. Clio Little Fay Bolin is sick at present. Miss Sadie Nell spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riddle. Mr. and Mrs. John Potter visited in Monett, Sunday. Clinton Thomas, Hugh Bolin, Estel Lassiter, Leon Daugherty and John Eubanks visited Amos Hilton, Sunday. Homer Thomas went to Marionville, Sunday. Rev. J. J. Eubanks of Idaho is visiting relatives in this section. School is fine. Eagle Rock Joe Skelton has returned home from Idaho where he has been at work for some time. James Garrett is hauling cement for the foundation of a new barn. L. D. Keith the ginseng grower was on the market last week with a lot of valuable roots. School is progressing nicely with Ware Stubblefield as teacher. A child of Finis Ball’s is very sick with tonsillitis. R. H. Elam shipped a load of fine grade cows to Kansas City last week. Brush Creek W. M. Poe’s sale was well attended Sept. 16th. Everything sold well. He left on the 28th for Okla. Born to Green Nodine and wife of Turkey, Okla., a fine son. Bob Snook and wife of Washburn visited her father P. D. Michael Sunday. John Pendergraft of Jacket died Sept. 19 with typhoid fever and was buried Sept. 20 in Roller Cemetery. Mrs. Inez Jackson and her brother Herbert Pendergraft came in from Oklahoma to attend the funeral of their father. Mrs. James Privitt and children visited her daughter Mrs. Abler Nodine, Sunday. Victory School is progressing nicely with Miss Maye Wallen, teacher. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keen, Sept. 16, a 10 lb. daughter. Misses Mary Wallen and Della Hannshell visited Lydia Cook, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Bayless and family of northwest of this city, has been entertaining their daughter, Mrs. Jack Delay and husband of Sapulpa, Okla., and her sister Mrs. Henry Parrish of Cassville. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Houston and Miss Nora Trolinger have been visiting relatives at Wagoner, Okla., this week. They went there in their car. Dr. Camp the well-known eye specialist of Springfield, died of apoplexy on the24th while preparing for an operation on a patient. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson of Seligman motored to this city Wednesday evening and attended the moving picture show at the Gem. Lone Walnut Rev. Burks preached at this place Sunday and Sunday night. Thelma Barnes who fell from a horse some time ago and broke her arm has been seriously ill as blood poison has set up. We hope she soon will recover. Most people around here are busy cutting corn and taking care of their sorghum crops. Mrs. Stella Springer of Pittsburg, Kans., is staying with her sister, Mrs. Bernice Lenox, who has been very poorly for some time. Hayen Dent and family will soon leave for Kansas City, where they intend to make their home for a while. We hope them success. Phillip Lowen and wife Nellie, Ella and Faye Lenox, Tina Talbert visited at J. W. Beal’s Sunday. There was a birthday dinner at John Rutherford’s Sunday it being Mrs. Rutherford’s birthday. Amos Williams of Rogers, Ark., is moving back to the J. C. Pippin farm. Mrs. Gerrie Morgan of Harrison, Ark., and Miss Pearl Barnes of St. Louis came Sunday to be with their sister, Thelma while she is so bad. Public Notice State of Missouri} County of Barry} In the matter of Application of John Roe and Joe Schlosser for parole. Notice is hereby given that we Joe Schlosser and John Roe convicted of the crime of Grand Larceny in the County of Barry, State of Missouri, on the 12th day of November 1920, and sentenced to 4? years imprisonment in the penitentiary at Jefferson City, Missouri, where we are now confined have made application for Parole and will be given a public hearing before the State Prison Board at the hearing office in and penitentiary on the second Monday in October 1920, same being the 11 day of said month, when reasons in favor of or against the granting of said parole will be heard by said month, the granting of said parole will be heard by the State Prison Board. All persons who favor or oppose said application are invited to communicate with said Board on or before said date, giving in writing such facts as they would have concern in this matter. Joe Schlosser, John Roe, Applicants Marriage License Morris Coatney, Purdy, Mo., and Bessie Isabell, Harper, Kan. Ray? Harper, Purdy, MO, and Ivy Ray, Butterfield. J. W. Kunlun?, Cistne?, Ill., and Irene Pulley, Bolivar, Mo. Roy? Hudson, Cato, and Irene Avaro?, Monett. Steve Renkuski? and Marie O’Dwyer, Purdy. Earl Platt, Eureka Springs, Ark., and Hazel Weems, Aurora, Mo. C. W. King and Clara O. Fowler, Monett.

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