Barry County, MO Newspapers, Cassville Republican, 1891, Newspaper

1891 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers - Extracted by: Donna Cooper, Coordinator	An interlibrary loan from the State Historical Society of MO of microfilm, was the source from which the data was obtained. The 1891 papers are in very poor condition and there was a lot of data that I simply could not read.
Monett Times, Weekly Paper, Jan 11, 1911 Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the Estate of Carrie Gammon, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the Clerk of the Probate Court of Barry County, hearing date the 20th day of December 1910. All persons having claims against said Estate are required to exhibit them to him for allowance., within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate: and if said claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of the said Letters, or they may be preclude from any benefit of such estate; and if said claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of said Letters they will forever barred. Harry Etter, Executor 12 16-14. Order of Publications Mary A. Vermillion, Plaintiff Vs Marion A. Vermillion, Defendant Ernest E. Combs, Plaintiff Vs Caesrine Combs, Defendant John M. Shudder, Plaintiff vs Sarah R. Schudder, Defendant Mina M. Boardman, Plaintiff vs Ernie A. Boardman, Defendant	Monett Times, Weekly Paper, Jan 11, 1911 Miss Blance Clutter is visiting Mrs. T. W. Wade in Springfield. Mrs. Delany Davis celebrated her 82nd birthday, Jan 10, 1911. She is well and enjoyed the day. Her daughters, Mrs. M. C. Prevo and Mrs. V. Costley gave her a surprise dinner at the home of Mrs. Prevo, near Purdy. W. L. McCoy informed us that the sale at Capt Smith's yesterday was attended by the largest crowd of any sale in many years. Mr. Smith had lived on the farm he recently sold, for over forty years. Stock sold for good prices. Dr. J. P. Brown, a prominent physician of Rogers, Arkansas died Thursday morning of tuberculosis of the liver.
Monett Times, Weekly Paper, Jan 24, 1911 Edward D. Olive was born n Paris, Tennessee, November 13, 1871 and died January 19, 1911, age 86 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was married May 1, 1897 to Miss Mabel Clarie Peach, at Woolsey, Arkansas. To this union four children were born, three boys and one girl. The eldest 7 years, the youngest 5 months. Besides the wife and children, a father, Rufus Olive, of Paris, Tennessee, and a sister, Mrs. Clayton Watts of Abilene, Texas, are left to mourn his loss. The deceased had been a resident of Monett a number of years and had held a position as postal clerk between here and Paris, Texas. He was highly respected by his fellow workers and all who knew him. The wife loses a faithful husband, the children a good father, his associates a true friend. Though a great sufferer he endured it to the end with great patience. Funeral service ere conducted at the family residence, 7:29 Euclid Avenue. The sermon was preached by Rev. England, of the M. E. Church South and interment was made in Fayetteville, Arkansas beside his mother who preceded the deceased three years ago this February. Died in Texas Word was received here this week of the death of Mrs. Annie MCGaehin in El Paso, Texas, which occurred last month. Mrs. McGaehin, in grief over the development of her sixteen year old daughter, took her own life. The deceased was Miss Annie Redwine and will be remembered by the older residents of Monett.	Monett Times, Weekly Paper, Jan 24, 1911 R. R. Teel and wife, E. C. Browning, wife and daughter Sybil Robert Teel and wife took dinner with Brit Goodnight and family Sunday. E. C. Browning is building a new chicken house. Tom Brendlinger left for Arkansas Monday. Miss Nora Wimsatt has resigned her school on account of illness. Miss Lara Goodnight is teach the school now.
Monett Times, Weekly Paper, April 14, 1911 Our Baseball Team The Monett baseball team has been partially organized for the year's work. Part of the last year's line-up will play again this year. "Dutch" Combs had returned from California where he made a good record as pitcher this winter, and will pitch for Monett. Grant Rolleg has consented to catch here another season for which the fans will be well pleased, Mr. Rolleg, having made good here the past two seasons. Leckie will play first base, Lawrence, second base, Guinney short stop, Lukens, third base, Stout, fielder. Other players will be Jay, Long, and Lewis. These boys have played together for several seasons and their team work has given Monett the reputation for the best amateur team in the section. H. W. Fly is president of the Monett, Athletic Company. W. J. Fleming is manager, W. W. Lehnhard, Secretary and Treasure, and Joe Ryan, corresponding Secretary. These gentlemen have been very busy getting the team in shape and putting the affairs of the association in good working order. A prosperous and successful season is predicated by those interested.	-
Monett Times, Weekly Paper, May 5, 1911 Mrs. Thomas Tucker is very ill at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. B. Kirkpatrick. [Cassville News] Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shelton, of Eagle Rock, were in Cassville, Monday. From here they went to Monett to visit relatives this week. [Cassville News] Noah Widders, of Butterfield visited in Monett, Monday. [Cassville News] Homer Packwood, the eighteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Packwood west of Exeter, died Saturday of Stomach and bowel trouble. Mrs. B. L. Evans, of Pioneer, does not improve. Her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Martin, of this city, is attending her. Notice of Final Settlement All creditors and others interested in the estate of Martha L. Smith, deceased, are notified that the undersigned executrix of said estate intends to make a final settlement of said estate at the next term of Probate Court of Barry County, to be held in Cassville, in said county, on the 8th of May 1911. Arthur Smith	Monett Times, Weekly Paper, May 12, 1911 John Banks, a prominent citizen, of Ash township, died at his home west of Seligman, Sunday evening, May 8th. [Cassville News Items]

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