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.
Oct. 9, 1920, Cassville Democrat	Oct. 9, 1920, Cassville Democrat
L. A. Boucher’s Death L. A. Boucher died at St. Paul’s Sanitarium, Dallas, Texas who was operated on for locked bowels at 5:12 a. m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1920.The operation was pronounced a success but the surgeons informed the family that very few recoveries resulted from such operations. Curg, as he was familiarly called, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Boucher of Purdy, and was born Sept. 28, 1883 on the Boucher farm, 4 miles west of Cassville. The family later moved to Purdy, where he grew to manhood and graduated from the Purdy High School and took a business course in Kanas City. He had taught school in Barry, Lawrence and Newton Counties, was appointed by State Superintendent Carrington on examining Board of teachers in Barry County, before going to Texas, some fifteen years ago, was highly successful and made friends wherever he taught. He taught at Sulpher Springs, Texas, where he engaged in business for a time and finally traveled and continued to make friends by the hundreds. He married Miss Lillian Lollar, and one little daughter came to bless the happy home and they both survive the husband and parent. The floral emblems sent to his late home by relatives and friends were an unusual large number and of the most beautiful flowers. His hosts of Texas friends as well as some from Missouri and Oklahoma remembered Churg, the jovial, good natured and hearted, with a very kindly disposition to all, won him friends with whom he came in contact. He was a member of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Lodge, No. 231. A. F. & A. M., and his remains were interred with their honors and we learn that a very large number of Masons from the surrounding country and towns were in attendance to pay respect to an honored member. He was member of a church. D. F. Owens Dead D. F. Owens a prominent farmer and stock raiser of near Andoe, Stone County died on the 1st of a lung trouble, age about 55 years. He was well known in this city and favorably so. Otis Lassiter Seriously Injured Otis Lassiter of Jenkins was seriously injured at Aurora, Wednesday while driving his truck, when a Frisco west bound freight train stuck the truck and demolished it, while he was crossing the tracks. He had a rib broken and a severe cut on his head.	Ed McNulty Dies at Co. Farm Edward McNulty of Monett died at the County Farm, Monday evening aged about 58 years. The remains were conveyed to Monett and interred in the Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. J. E. Thomas very Sick Mrs. J. E. Thomas of near Leann, an old and highly esteemed citizen of that section, has been dangerously sick with appendicitis. She is 63 years of age. Her son, J. H. Thomas, wife and daughter, Catherine spent from Saturday to Sunday evening with his mother and she was thought to be some better when they left. Grand and Petit Jurors The following grand and petit jurors were drawn by the county court for the November term of circuit court: Grand Jury J. M. Davidson, Wheaton; R. B. Holman, Roaring River; D. M. Shumate, White Rver; J. M. Lawrence, Washburn; C. C. Fawver, Sugar Creek; Jacob Storck, Purdy; S. R. Reynolds, Flat Creek; E. A. O’Dwyer, Monett; W. F. Stewart, Sr., Pioneer; Ira Wilson, Crane; Walter Sallee, Exeter, O. J. Thomas, Jenkins. Petit Jury Ash Township, Wm. Fletcher, Chas. Eggleston; Butterfield, John Ennes, D. A. Cowherd; Capps Creek, ? Auromoyitz, John Casper; Crane, William Wiley, G. W. Curry; Corsicana, Edgar Linebarger, J. B. Sexton; Exeter, Bert Talbert, Ivan Reed; Flat Creek, William Brown, C. W. Williams; Jenkins, James Baile, Homer Thomas; Kings Prairie, L. C. Goodnight, C. C. Carter; Liberty, Chas. England, Will Cole, Jr.; Monett, W. T. McCormick, A. Bounous; McDowell, W. A. Carney, H. E. Goodnight; Mountain, Ross Peck, C. B. Stumpff; Mineral, Granville Moore, Bob Brandon; Ozark, A. C. Lawson, H. H. Wilson; Pioneer, Walter Allen, Leland Stark; Pleasant Ridge, W. H. Batswell, Chas. Applequist; Purdy, Wiley Cosby, Earl Carlin; Roaring R., E. B. Brock, Will Holman; Shell Knob, John Mills, W. C. Cooper; Sugar Creek, E. W. Pendergraft, Roy Ramey; Washburn, Sam Woodruff, Allen Elgin; White River, J. W. Simmons, A. Wolfenbarger; Wheaton, Jess Evans, G. L. Marney. Marriage License Virgil Hemphill and Eula Marbut, Purdy. Fred Henry, Washburn and Rachel Still, Seligman. Floyd S. Hadley, Monett and Gertrude Jolley, West Plains. H. R. Phillips and Mary Boyd, Ozark, Christian County. Luther M. Williams, Kansas City and Eva Tennison, Monett.
Locals And Personals Miss Opha Bayless was in Springfield, this week. Earl Mitchell went to Tulsa, Okla., Thursday night. Miss Maud Trolinger has accepted a position in Dr. Blankenship’s office. Rev. Samuel Smith and son of near Golden were in Cassville, Wednesday. Dr. Ingram, Dentist near First National Bank at Cassville, All work guaranteed. Mrs. Burl Reed went to Springfield, Monday to have a minor operation performed. Arthur Erwin has been sick this week. He has been doing too much heavy work in the campaign. Squire Sons married Luther M. Williams and Miss Eva Tennison of Monett, Monday in this city. John Stewart of Stone county, was in this city, Monday. He is thinking of moving near Monett. Mrs. H. P. Sons has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Houston and family in Kansas City. J. C. Henry and Buford Wilks went to Springfield, Wednesday night and spent a day or two in that city. A child of Mr. Obiz living south east of this city, has had the diphtheria. Lots of sore throats in the country and towns. Les Wynkoop celebrated the 39th birthday at his home northeast of this city, night of Oct. 5th. He stood the ordeal very well. John Rowan, after spending a week at home, returned to Sapulpa, Okla., Wednesday night, where he has a position in a grocery store. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bayless of Miami, Okla., Sept. 30, 1920, a daughter and the little girl was christened with the name of Georgia Shewmake. George Earl received a letter from his son Kyle last week, who is serving in the U. S. Navy. He was then in Central America. He is seeing the world and is making good use of it. J. J. Edens received a message from Douthatt, Okla., informing him that his daughter, Mrs. Bert Townsend was dangerously sick. He left on the evening train for that place. Arch Hessee and son, Claud and daughter, Mrs. Harris Hudson and Milton Abernathy took in the Springfield Stock Show and visited his brother, Marshall Hessee and family at Straford, Green county this week. Mesdames C. H. Hadley, E. L. Blankenship, Lynn Mitchell, E. N. Meader, H. P. Sons, W. E. Hankins, Chas. Ray, John Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mitchell attended Eastern Star Chapter at Monett, Monday evening. They report a very cordial reception and a good time. Five members were imitated. The remains of Mrs. T. H. Willyard arrived here on the 1st from Nevada, where she died and were conveyed to her old home near Viola, where they were interred. She was a splendid woman and a member of the Christian Church. Her son, Tom of near Viola, accompanied the remains from Nevada to the old home. The Horine Undertaking Co. Hearse conveyed the remains to Viola. Miss Florence George is visiting in Springfield. Eliza Sharp has moved from Tulsa, Okla., to Greeley, Col. R. H. Barber had business in Springfield, Wednesday. Born to Ernest Meader and wife living east of Cassville, Oct. 1, a son. John Babb went to Miami, Okla., Wednesday night, where he has a position. Mrs. Rachel Thompson and Geo. Thompson will leave Sunday for ElCentro., Cal. E. P. Butler and family motored to Siloam Springs, Ark., on the 1st, and visited relatives over Sunday. Perry Ethridge closed a deal for the late Mrs. Stewart residence in Mitchell addition, Monday, with her heirs. Married by Squire Sons in this city, Monday, H. R. Phillips and Miss Boyd of Ozark, Christian County. Bob Windes of Washburn, and Harry Windes of Durant, Okla., were business visitors in Cassville Tuesday. Wm. Reed had one water melon vine this season that produced $5.30 worth of melons. Five melons were grown on this vine. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Parrie? Thomas of this city, Oct. 5, 1920, a son. This makes the population of Cassville 1006 to date. G. W. Jackson of Cottonwood Falls, Kan., is visiting his daughter Mrs. Arthur Williams and family, northwest of this city. Henry Parrish was exhibiting a 7 lb., and 3 once sweet potato grown by Andy Catron west of this city, Monday. Who can beat it? Fred Black has moved to his home on West Water Street. Dr. Salyer vacated this property and moved to his property across the street formerly owned by S. P. Mitchell. Mrs. Porter Potts of Wheaton and Mrs. Ollie Sears of Rocky Comfort visited their mother, Mrs. Mary Horner of this city, the first of the week and returned home Wednesday. Dave Dingler, Dr. Blankenship and Fred Black took Commandery Degrees at Monett, Wednesday night. They were accompanied by W. E. Hankins who looked after their welfare. A six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Sapp residing 3 miles northwest of Exeter, died Oct. 1, of diphtheria. The remains were interred in Maplewood cemetery at Exeter on 2nd. A little bud has been plucked to bloom in that city of many mansions. While Mrs. T. F. Wolfenbarger and son, Ari of near Golden, were hauling a load of hay on a wagon on the 1st they stopped under a tree to gather some grapes, when she fell off backwards injuring the back of her head and neck. We hope nothing serious come from it. Roaring River Lots of tonsillitis in this neighborhood. Mrs. F. E. Faulk and sons, Albert and John left Monday for a few weeks visit in Kansas City, Kan. Lloyd Hudson is sick this week with Frankitis?. Marion Lawrence is real sick with ulcerated tonsillitis. People on Roaring River are very busy cutting cane and making sorghum. There is still some campers at Roaring River Spring. Mrs. Ira Lester spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Talbert at Seligman. Victor Stripping cane and making molasses is the order of the day. Rev. Vanover and wife returned home from Springfield last week accompanied by Rev. Youngblood and daughter and are holding a revival at this place. Miss Zuna Easley was a guest of Misses Vesta and Thelma Easley Sunday. E. C. Shaffer was at the county seat Saturday on business. Mrs. Zealous Farwell from Eagle Rock, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Waddle. Mr. and Mrs. Morse Shrum returned home the latter part of the week, from Mt. Vernon, where they visited their daughter. August Shaffer spent Sunday with home folks. Miss Hulda Cassity spent Sunday and Sunday night very pleasantly with Miss Beulah Chappell. Elmer Smith made a flying trip to Eagle Rock, Sunday evening. Mrs. Clarence Holman is visiting relatives here this week. Bricefield Harrowing is the order of the day. Many will commence sowing about the 15th. The Bricefield and Jolly baseball teams played here Sunday and the home team defeated the Jolly boys. Geo. Abromovitz was in Bricefield Monday. Hon. Ernest M. Roseberry of Neosho, Democratic Nominee for congress will address the voters here, Saturday Oct. 16th, at 2 p. m. Everyone ought to attend and hear the leading questions of the day. Mrs. Mikulski an elderly lady died at Pierce City, Saturday and was buried here Monday. Rev. Kelly of Pierce city conducted the funeral services. J. B. Ruskoski of New Ibera, La., arrived Friday and will visit his parents and relatives a couple of weeks. Mrs. J. T. Montgomery spent Sunday with Mrs. A. M. Dombroski. Mr. Hugh McGinnis left for Pennsylvania last week. Mrs. A. M. Dombroski and sister, Mrs. Perch visited at J. T. Montgomery’s Sunday evening. A large number of young people spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. A. M. Dombroski. John Dombroski is very busy these days making sorghum. Judge Velton’s home was visited by the stork last week who deposited a fine baby girl. Alex Kinski and Stanley Bartkoski were Bricefield visitors Sunday. Willie Perch and Leo Wrobleski are taking violin lessons at Pierce City.	Rock Springs Joe Henry had a registered Short Horn cow to get a leg broken, a few days ago. She is getting along all right. Frank Fine of Kansas, visited here two weeks ago and preached a sermon. The school at this place and People are both getting along nicely. There is some talk of a protracted meeting being held here in about one month. Rev. J. T. Brattin the county missionary may be in the meeting. Born to Henry Barnes and wife of People district, a few days ago a daughter. Elder A. C. Crouch filled his regular appointment at this place, Saturday and Sunday. He preached four sermons. Mrs. Zona Longley of Oklahoma visited here last week. Fred Henry, son of J. P. Henry and Miss Rachel Still, daughter of David Still of this section were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Elder A. C. Crouch officiated. We wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life. Mr. Banks, road overseer, has been doing some good work on the wire road, south of Washburn. Clio The social party at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riddle’s Saturday night was well attended. There are more tomatoes being canned by the factories this fall than ever before. A few mad dogs have been seen in this community recently. The pie supper at Jenkins City, Wednesday night resulted in $21 to the good. A good crowd was present. Tom Wilson and Oscar Bolin made a business trip to Carney, Monday. Miss Mary Daugherty has been sick with a sore throat, but is some better. Will Daugherty is expected home from Kansas next Saturday. Neighboring News James E. Edmondson has been elected manager of the farmer’s association at Seneca. James is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Edmondson residing east of this city and is a splendid gentleman in every respect. Jack Barri who has been in many different kinds of troubles in this section of the state, having been charged with bank robbery, auto thefts, etc., was recently brought back from California on a charge of stealing a car and lodged in Jasper County jail. Another good man and citizen has been called from earth to the beautiful home, prepared for the good in that land beyond the skies. E. J. Melton familiarly known as "Uncle Horn" died at his home in Marionville, Sept. 29, 1920, aged about 90 years. Had he lived until November 18, he would have been 90 years old. He was a native of Tennessee, and had lived in Missouri for 85 years. He leaves four daughters and those surviving him who are: Mrs. Francis Henson of Galena, Mrs. Antoinette Goodnight, Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. John Vertreas, Marionville, and John Melton of Galena were with him when he passed. He was a grandfather of Judge Chas. Henson of Mt. Vernon. He had been a member of the Christian Church for many years. Mrs. Robt. Pearsons of Seligman visited a sister at Rogers, Ark., last week. John Birchfield, Paul Taylor, G. O. Rodecker, Earl Hannah and Oscar Widener who robbed the Sulphur Springs, Ark., bank a few weeks ago plead guilty at Bentonville, Ark., last week and were sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years. Winford T. Price of Tulsa, Okla., and Miss Ina Flo Fullerton of Neosho, were married last week. Winford is a son of late John Price of Neosho, and was reared there. He is a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Winford Townsend respected citizens of Cassville during life. Mrs. Mary E. Burton is an aunt of Winford. ”FHI” Vass of Halltown, Lawrence County age 44 years, committed suicide last week, by shooting himself with a shot gun. Domestic trouble is reported to have been the cause. Mrs. Zach Barnett of Liberty township, celebrated her 50th birthday one day last week. Many relatives were present and aided in making the day a most pleasant one. J. E. Gillingham of Mt. Vernon and Miss Vesta M. Higgs of near Cassville, were married at Mt. Vernon, last week. A. A. Thurman of Aurora, formerly of Shell Knob, was granted a divorce from his wife, last week, whom he married at Berryville, Ark. McDowell Most everybody in and around McDowell, are attending the protracted meeting at the Star school house conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight. Much good is being done, with great interest. Pat Brown and wife visited Cal and Will dyer and families Sunday. Mrs. Claud Matthis of Kansas City, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maxwell at Verona, who is reported very sick. Leonora Reed, little granddaughter of Ira Hemphill, is visiting with them. Mrs. Ellis of Crane, is visiting her daughter Mrs. Neill. Dr. Robertson and John Martin and wives motored to Picher, Okla., on 1st and visited Dimmitt Wainright and family. They all motored to Joplin on morning of the 2nd and heard Gov. Cox speak. It did not look like Maine there. Gov. Cox told it right and impressed the people that heard him. They report a fine visit, coming back to the Devil’s Promenade and accompanying by the Wainright family to the Wild Cat Spring and returned home Sunday evening. Washburn Prairie Rev. Prier filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. J. S. Hopkins and family attended church here Sunday and took dinner with Francis Spain. Dr. Pharis Thomas of Cassville was called to Mrs. H. J. Hopkins’ Monday morning and removed a growth from a fine mares eye, which had been bothering her all summer. Dalton Varner and Clyde Smith left on the train Monday morning for Okmulgee, Okla. Mrs. Zona Longley at Maud, Okla., has been visiting at the home of J. A. Longley for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weston and son drove to Purdy, Saturday to see her mother, Mrs. N. S. Gurley and those that took dinner there Sunday were Walter Vanzandt and family, Mrs. J. J. Edens and Henry Weston, wife and son of Cassville, E. W. Daugherty and family of Purdy, and Mrs. Jane Paul of Webb City. Andy Coward and family of Butterfield, motored to his aunt's Mrs. H. J. Hopkins, Sunday and spent the day, eating chinquapins. Those that took dinner at J. A. Longley’s Sunday were: Evert James and wife, Chas Heffley, wife and daughter Neil, Hershel Longley wife and son Jack, Grant Reese, Frank Hefley, Maye and Faye Weston and Mrs. George Longley of Maud, Okla. Sunnyside The farmers are very busy cutting corn, digging potatoes and preparing cane and making shorthorn. Mrs. Stella Springer has returned to her home at Pittsburg, Kan. Miss Thelma Barnes is getting along fine with her broken arm. Ernest Hook and Hardy Wheeler took a load of sorghum to Rogers, Ark., last Saturday. Mrs. Roller is visiting in Texas. Maple Grove We had two frosts last week. Houston Banks, Thos. Galyen with perhaps another member of the party went to Joplin to hear Mr. Davis address. They were well pleased with the nominee. Mr. and Mrs. Arnhart visited their daughter, Mrs. E. G. Kinus. Miss Edith Morgan is visiting at Washburn, this week. Houston Banks is re-shingling his house this week. Billy Hancock was at Maple Grove, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sallie Fletcher and Grandfather Hill visited her grandmother, Mrs. Moore Sunday. We hear Miss Thelma Barnes is recovering very slowly as blood poisoning has set up. We again extend our sympathy, and aid, and wish her a speedy recovery. Walter Releford moved his house last week. We are glad to have him nearer our community.

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