| 1895 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 given below was obtained. |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, June 6, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, June 13, 1895 |
| Ash News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Bennard, May 25, a fine girl. Ash News: Lum Ethridge and wife have dissolved their marriage contract and Mr. E. has gone to the Territory to live. Mrs. E. has come back home. Licensed to Wed: Isaac H. Myers, 47, Monett & Asoria ____, 14, Monett Cale Pilant, 30, Monett & Rose L. Richardson, 21, Monett Lorenzo D. Cates, 26, Butterfield & Annie Brandenbaugh, 23, Butterfield Jackson Carney, 29, Flat Creek & Ada Olive Baze, 17, Flat Creek |
Dr. Mooney, of St. Louis, assisted by Drs. Mitchell and Wooten of Cassville, and Dr. Chandler, of Washburn performed a difficult surgical operation on Mrs. T. P. Mooney of Washburn, Monday, removing a nine pound tumor. Including the fluid, the patient was relieved of at least forty pounds. Mrs. Mooney has been in ill health for some time, but since the operation is improving. She is a sister of Dr. Coppedge of this place. |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, June 20, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, June 27, 1895 |
Licensed to Wed: Hawley B. Farley, 53, Carson, Iowa & Annie Christian, 34, Rocky Comfort Ira A. Williams, 27, Panacea & Eva Horral, 25, Panacea Married at the residence of A. J. Henderson of Mineral Springs, Wednesday afternoon, June 19, Ira A. Williams and Miss Eva Horrall, Rev. J. W. Ennis officiating. Mano News: Sam Gilmore sold a load of hogs to Bill Jones of Cassville, Monday. Mano News: William Gillmore, of Eureka Springs, Ark., father of Sam Gillmore of this place, who was visiting friends and relatives in this place, and Eli, Hannah, and boys three miles east of Cassville, returned home last week. |
Licensed to Wed: Allen Frame, 30, Kansas City and Laura Smith, 19, Republic Franklin Ethridge 29, Mano and Marandin Standley, 24, Mano George A. Ferguson, 21, Butterfield and Manda S. Howerton, 18, Butterfield Stony Point News: Born June 12th to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Arnold, a daughter. The child lived about a few hours, dying next day. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community. Killed by a Widow: Aurora, MO, June 26, Mrs. John Hanson, armed himself with an ax and going to the house of Mrs. John Wilver, a widow, assaulted her, striking at her several times, each time the victim narrowly escaping death by dodging. Mrs. Wilver finally reached a revolver and opened fire. The first bullet shattered the ax handle, the next hit Mrs. Hanson upon the upper lip, just to the right of the nose, ranging downward, breaking the jaw in several places and landing in the back of the neck at the base of the skull. The trouble grew out of the idea held by Mrs. Hanson that the widow was trying to alienate the affections of her husband. Mrs. Wilver was placed under arrest, Mrs. Hanson was killed. State of Missouri vs. Charles Dickson, charged with assault and battery on one Henry H. Fox, who was the title of a suit brought before Squire Manley, Friday. Dickson entered a plea of guilty and was fined $5 and costs, amounting to $15.55. The case of the State vs. L. F. Jones and C. W. Claycomb at Galena, last week was settled by their depositing $4,000 in cash, and note, with J. M. Bayless, for the benefit of the creditors of the Citizens Bank of Cassville. The cash and notes have not yet gone into the hands of the receiver, Mr. Bayless being absent. J. M. Bayless returned Sunday from Toledo, Ohio, where he attended the United States Court in the cases against Charles M. Whitbeck for deeding land which he did not own. Whitbeck, would represent that he owned certain very fine farms, that he would not sell at any price, but he needed money and would deed them the land for their security, as he would pay them in a short time, and that would be the last seen of him, as he did not own a foot of land. He raised money, in that way, on about two hundred pieces of land that he did not own. |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, July 4, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, July 11, 1895 |
Proofs of Homesteads: Made before Circuit Clerk Jones during the week ending July 8, 1895. Giles Wasson southwest quarter, fractional quarter, section34, township 22, north of range 25, west. Witnesses, Martin L. Bruton and William Hilton. Monroe E. Osborne, lots 7 and 8, section 22, township 21, north of range 26 west. Witnesses, F. D. Hurt and John Snelser. Ethan V. Watson, south half of lot 2, section 6, township 21, north of range 26 est. Witnesses James M. Beaver and Andrew J. P. Philips. Killed in the Rain. About 6:30 o'clock Sunday morning Antonio Adams was struck and instantly killed by the engine of the Frisco west-bound train a short distance east of Verona. Adams was a farmer, living near Verona, and was walking into town on the track to attend early mass. There was a heavy rain and some mist at the time, which kept him from seeing the train, and Engineer Stephenson from seeing him in time to whistle. No blame is attached to Engineer Stephenson. Springfield Democrat. Grandma Kennedy has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Eagle. Grandma is doubtless the oldest person in the county, as she was born Jan? 1792. Licensed to Wed: Edward D. Baker, 21, Rocky Comfort and Ida May Creason, 16, Rocky Comfort Elias C. Shaffer, 23, Eagle Rock and Jennie Smallwood, 19, Eagle Rock Henry Smith, 29, Lohmarshburg and Emma R. Franke, 22, Lohmarsburg Frank H. Larkin, 24, Monett and Mary Sutcliffe, 18, Monett Burrel P. Northcutt, 19, Washburn and Maggie Miller, 18, Seligman Frank Erwin, 26, Exeter and Oda Taylor, 19, Exeter |
A sad accident happened to J. I. Huff at Monett Wednesday night. Some of the boys where shooting Roman Candles at each other, when the fiery ball from one struck Huff in the eyes and it is feared injured them so he will be totally blind. It is reported that one eye is entirely gone. Pierce City Empire County Court Proceedings: School fund mortgage of A. M. Farwell for $150 approved. In matter of erroneous assessment against D. A. T. S., J. R., and H. H. Wilson, brought from Stone County dismissed upon proof that taxes had been paid in this county. Dram shop licenses ordered as follows: S. W. Peirce [sic] Monett; A. J. Stalling, Monett; J. V. Meagher, Monett; A. F. Garrett appointed constable of Capps Creek township; Road fund ordered transferred to general road fund. Warrants Ordered: [dollar amounts not listed] Bed. Hessee, overseer, 10, U. L. Barcus, overseer, 3, Tabitha Mitchell, poor person, R. A. Drake, prtg and stationery R. G. Mitchell, coffin, etc., A. J. Henderson, rent, Jacques Gro. Co., mdse, Standard Printing Co., Books, Geo. E. Harris, books and stationery, B .F. Lamar, sheriff, J. W. Hemphill, per diem, P. M. Frost, same, S. G. McCracken, same Adjourned until court in course first Monday in August. Licensed to Wed: Charles C. Gee, 72, Cassville and Rebecca J. Gee, 45, Cassville |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, July 18, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, July 25, 1895 |
| Obituary: Died, Monday, July 16th, Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morgan, age 10 months and 14 days. The remains were interred in the Cassville Cemetery, Tuesday. Services conducted by Elder E. A. Frost. [Click here to read] Died, July 14, 1895 at 1 o'clock, p.m. age 8 months and 17 days. Lesley Price Plummer, infant son of J. D. and A. M. Plummer, of Carterville, MO. Lesley Price Plummer was the only grand child of J. S. and P. J. Plummer of this city. [Click here to read] Died, Tuesday, July 16, 1895, at 3:15 a.m., Rosa Ella Manley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Manley, age 19 years, 11 months, and 16 days. [Click here to read] Died, Sunday, July 14, at the home of his brother, Chas. F. Green in Exeter, James Green, aged 23 years, 4 months and 8 days. [Click here to read] Died, Monday, July 15, 1895, at 7:35 p.m., William Talbert. [Click here to read] Leann News Items: Died, July 10, Katie, the 10-year-old daughter of Geo. Long and wife. [Click here to read] |
Will Wright of Springfield, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen while in camp on James River, the 16th, from the effects of which he died the next morning. Rev. J. D. Lamb returned Saturday from Taney County, where he had been called by the serious illness and death of his sister, Mrs. Louisa Gillmore. He was accompanied by his nephew, Wm. Gillmore. [see also Gilmore listings] Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Risdon, of Garnett, Kansas, arrived Friday to attend the funeral of the formers' brother, L. D. Risdon. Deputy Sheriff King was in Newton County last week and secured Wilburn Davis who was wanted for participating in the Corsicana white capping affair. He also arrested at Pioneer, Joe E. Johnson for selling liquor without license in McDonald County. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gipson, the 14th, a daughter. Dick came from Schell City, Friday, to see his first born but departed the next day. Probate Court Docket [Click here to read] Licensed to Wed: Elmer E. Garrison, 23, Corsicana and Lillie M. Hunt, Corsicana Charles F. Smith, 23, Monett and Lulu Howell, 17, Monett George A. Dotson, 20, Cassville and Rutha E. Chastain, 19, Cassville Will J. Ross, 21, Aurora and Rosa A. Rickman, 19, Aurora |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, August 1, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, August 8, 1895 |
| Attorney E. C. Frost went to Neosho last week where a surgical operation was performed by Dr. Benton and others who removed three tumors from his bladder, one of which weighed over a pound. The latest reports indicate that he is getting along nicely. Mr. Frost has been a great suffer for many years and his friends will be glad if the operation brings the relief sought. Wm. Mullins and Han Howard started for the Cherokee Nation. The latter while there, will prove his head-right, there being a small per cent of Cherokee blood in his veins. Scholten News: J. R. Lee has a job now, which he thinks is very neat, carrying the U.S. mail from Scholten to Flat Creek. Licensed to Wed: George M. Peerson, 22, Monett & Emily Metcalf, 17, Butterfield Luther M. Lea, 24, Eagle Rock & Emily E. Parker, 24, Eagle Rock William J. Scott, 44, Roark & Sarah E. Dotson, 23, Madry James Cartright, 23, Rocky Comfort & Nancy A. Creason, Rocky Comfort James C. Barcus, 48, Cassville & Elizabeth C. Stansberry, 44, Cassville John Pinkney, 21, Golden and Ella Hungate, 20, Golden David L. Shriver, 24, Golden and Martha C. Hungate, 16, Golden |
Married Saturday, Aug 3, at the residence of the bride's parents in Mineral Spring, W. McCallster of Scholten and Miss Ida Meeks of Mineral Spring, Squire A. J. Neeley officiating. G. Bidgeman and wife of La Junta, Colorado, are visiting the former's uncle, J. E. Bridgman on the Exeter road. On the 15th ult. he cashed his check and started home. When within a few feet of his door a footpad endeavored to hold him up and a skirmish ensued. Mr. Bridgman is now ornamented with a scar in the forehead on the back of his head and a bullet wound through his right shoulder, but he saved his money. Madry News Items: M. L. Mullins and family of Stone County were visiting at J. C. Wilson's last week. He reports crops good in Stone. Licensed to Wed: W. J. Ash, 24, Eureka Springs, Ark. & Ida E. Wray, 18, Larue, Ark. Geo R. Haddock, 20, Eagle Rock & Flora E. Pyatt, 19, Eagle Rock Marion Weston, 22, Cassville & Pat Martin, 23, Washburn W. H. R. McCallster, 20, Scholten & Ida B. Meek, 18, Mineral Spring |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Aug. 15, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Aug. 22, 1895 |
| Fred Maskell of Mineral Spring passed through town Monday on his way to Burlington, Kan., where he has been called by telegram announcing the death by drowning of his brother, Herbert, aged about 26 years. Licensed to Wed: Dean Harris, 24, Eagle Rock and Sarah E. Bradford, 26, Eagle Rock John Head, 65, Mano, and Mary Ann Umphres, 51, Mano John D. Minnick, 32, Eagle Rock and Rose A. Bowaher, 24, Cassville |
Seligman News: Mrs. Hally Bryant met with a slight, but painful accident, on the 10th, caused by the rapid rotation of a chain pump. Sneak thieves got in their work Tuesday night. The losses reported are; Mrs. J. W. Newby, Purdy, satchel and contents, including $1; Homer Coppedge, hat and $1.50; Bill Sallee, coat, vest and $20. |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Aug. 29, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1895 |
| Squire Walt Williams and A. V. Darroch of Monett were selling some realty Monday, at the court house under foreclosure. Washburn News: Died, Thursday, August 27, Rev. Roland Moffatt, aged 80 years; 7 months, and 8 days. The deceased was born in West Springfield, Mass., Jan 19, 1815, the son of Lewis D. and Asentha Moffatt. At the age of 10 he moved to New York and from there to Wisconsin in the year of 1850, where he entered on his ministerial service in 1851, and traveled some twenty circuits in that state. In 1869, he removed to Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, and entered on his ministerial work and worked about eight circuits before coming to Barry County in the year of 1879 where he continued in his work one year before being superannuated. He continued as a local preacher until the last sickness. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Emma Howard, near Cassville, a son P. R. Mofatt. The funeral took place at the church in Washburn at 10 o'clock, Wednesday and the remains were buried at the Prairie Cemetery immediately after service. |
John Flanagan, Jr., a young unmarried man living two miles southeast of Pioneer, made an attempt to commit suicide last night by stabbing himself twice in the left breast. The wounds are not serious and he will not die. The instrument used was a cheap pocket knife. No cause is known for the act. Monett Leader. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hutchens will start for Indiana the 9th, inst., where they will visit friends and relatives for a few weeks. He will take some of his excellent fruit to show the Hoosiers what they can grow in the Sunny Southwest. Died, Saturday, Aug 31, Lucinda, wife of D. A. Burris, age 50 years. The deceased was interred in the Horner cemetery Sunday afternoon, after services at the Union Church, conducted by Rev. J. W. Haynes of the M. E. Church. Will Wells, who tacked Sheriff Lamar in jail, has been recommitted to await the action of the grand jury. His little attempt to release the prisoner will probably cost him a few years' liberty, which will give him time to meditate. Ash Township News: Died, Aug. 18, Mrs. A. Bunch. She leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. Obituary: Died, August 24, 1894, Margaret Elvira, wife of Mace Combs, age 72 years, 2 months, and 14 days. "Aunt Peggie" was not a member of any man's organization, but was a firm believer in the Christian religion. She had her way of seeing, therefore she thought there was too much sow and form by too many people in this world. Her children said, "My Mother taught me right." After suffering with cancer in the throat for some time, she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. Funeral services were held by the writer, at Mount Pleasant Church amid many relatives amongst whom was Rev. Gurley of Purdy, a grandson of the deceased. Text: Job xiv, 10. The remains were then first laid in the Mount Pleasant cemetery. |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Sept. 12, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Sept. 19, 1895 |
Licensed to Wed: James W. Gilmer, 70, Leann & Leona Farris, 67, Roark David L. Holder, 26, Exeter & Lotta Daniel, 31, Exeter James W. Henson, 25, Flat Creek & Mattie E. Baxter, 25, Flat Creek Andrew J. Wright, 36, Viola & Nettie A. Allen, 27, Viola Emile Arnand, 37, Monett & Pauline Barriquand, 19, Monett John L. Barnett, 32, Rocky Comfort & Julia A. Baker, 26, Rocky Comfort John M. Campbell, 24, Purdy & Margaret Robberson, 23, Purdy |
Golden News: Robt. Tucker and family moved to Rock Creek last week. Stony Point News: R. L. Stubblefield was on the sick list last week. Licensed to Wed: Winfield M. Horton, 21, Scholten and Azores Wilson, 18, Crane Geo. W. Herd, 22, Seligman and Mary E. Mulveigh, 18, Pierce City Jacob C. Stever, 56, Mano and Mary E. Allison, 15, Mano Levi S. Mills, 26, Cassville and Margaret M. Randolph, 19, Cassville W. G. Pilkington, 23, Rocky Comfort and Samantha White, 22, Ergo Charles E. Rogers, 24, Hailey and Clara Clanton, 15, Hailey |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Sept. 26, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1895 |
| Grandfather McCluer, who had been visiting his children near Mineral Spring, returned home to Columbus,, Kansas, Thursday, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. H. W. McCluer. Washburn News: Old man Crawford has got so weak he cannot sit up. |
Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy McClure, Wednesday, Sept 23, a daughter. Washburn News: S. D. Withers and W. C. Hancock are running a barber shop. Licensed to Wed: Geo. W. Coatney, 28, Pioneer, Crelia Weston, 19, Pioneer James H. Henbest, 22, Cassville and Julia Garrison 18, Aurora John Nelson, 22, Madry and Ellie Brown, 19, Madry Valentine Henson, 28, Flat Creek and Doshia Erwin, 24, Flat Creek |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1895 |
| Hon. John T. Teel Dead: Nevada, MO, Oct 5, Ex Representative John T. Teel of Lawrence County died at the Nevada insane asylum this morning. He was brought here from Mount Vernon more than a year ago. His reason became detrimental, a few week's before that time, while in St. Louis, and caused great confusion at the Laclede Hotel by the constant receipt of numerous packages of his wild purchases, and also by a member of personal altercation in which he engaged with parties about the hotel. When Teel was brought to the asylum, he was a large, robust man, but he gradually wasted away to skin and bones. He was a prominent lawyer and Democratic politician and was a member of the state legislature, which located the asylum at this place. He often referred to this act while an inmate of the institution. His wife proved him with a special attend and by special cure his life was prolonged. His body was shipped from here last night to Rushville, Ill, where his wife is making her home with relatives. Mrs. Eliza Howe of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Harris. Mrs. Mary Stafford, who spent the summer with her daughter, Mrs. L. Beasley, left yesterday for her home in Springdale, Ark. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Beasley, who are visiting relatives and attended the fair at that place. Dan and Jim Kennedy of Rock Creek were brought in Monday night and today will appear before Squire Manley to answer the charge of shooting Mart S. Hilton's mule. Capps Creek: Alonzo Haddock, A. Tom Higgins and Tom Vasser each report the arrival of fine boys lately, and Mr. Higgins, adds, "This one doesn't weigh but 15 pounds." |
10-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elrod died the 9th inst. and was buried Thursday at Horner. Rev. Wiley was fined $1 and costs in Squire Lauderdale's court at Exeter for malicious trespass. Licensed to Wed: James Parker, 19, Cassville and Frances Fox, 19, Cassville Grant Eden, 24, Purdy, and Emma Bridgman, 22, Exeter William C. Cooper, 21, Shell Knob and Lou A. Epperly, 18, Shell Knob Davis G. Coones, 20, Hailey and Gillie A. Doty, 20, Flat Creek Woodford L. Richardson, 23, Madry and Louiza E. Simpson, 27, Madry Geo. C. Givens, 24, Pea Ridge, Ark., and Minnie Seamster, 17, Garfield, Ark. David W. James, 21, Joplin, and Montie Blake, 18, Bentonville, Ark. |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Oct. 31, 1895 |
Licensed to Wed: James Eubanks, 27, Roark & Mollie Maddox, 17, Leann Thomas D. Davis, 25, Cassville & Lou A. Baker, 20, Cassville John S. Jones, 21, Lawrenceburg & _aney Dodson, 16, Cassville Thomas Rowan, 21, Washburn & _mum Rhodes, 18, Washburn Anton? Plontek, 24, Pierce City & Anna Mary Witt, 18, Pierce City George E. Criswell, 24, Cassville & Florence A. Rowman, 14, Cassville John H. Purdom, 19, Carney & Cora May Hollingshead, 18, Hailey Thomas J. Nelson, 21, Exeter & _ity Montgomery, 20, Exeter Samuel L. Leonard, 23, Seligman & Cassie M. Wooten, 20, Purdy Will Pasley and John Fipps of Mineral Spring were arrested Tuesday for disturbing religious worship. Their hearing is set for Tuesday before Squire Neeley. Married Wednesday, Oct 24, at the resident of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wooton, of near Purdy, Samuel L. Leonard of Seligman and Miss Cassie Wooton, Rev. Marion Seamster officiating. Married, Sunday, Oct 10, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Baker, Thos. B. Davis and Miss Lou A. Baker, Eld. J. C. Sellers officiating. |
Licensed to Wed: William H. Gilbert, 21, Golden & Ada Browning 17, Golden Amos F. Gilbert 26, Washburn & Martha B. Ford, 21, Washburn Thosolas B. Atterbury, 22, Viola & Mattie E. Broughton, 21, Viola Rev. Chas. A. Buffa, 31, Monett & Alive Raymond, 19, Monett Theodora Griffin, 22, Flat Creek & Rebecca C. Evans, 15, Flat Creek Henry M. Hemphill, 24, Cassville & Alice Rickets, 24, Purdy John H. Phillips, 25, Golden & Lavina E. Reading, 2_, Golden Pleasant W. White, 48, Ergo & Elizabeth Bunch, 52, Rocky Comfort |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1895 |
| Ed Sanders of Aurora is assisting Munday & Son during court. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Edwards, Sunday, Nov 3, a daughter. Ash News: Y. W. Vansandt [Van Zandt] is having a nice addition built to his dwelling. John Jones formerly of Monett and Carthage, kidnapped his child from its mother at Monett, Friday, and left for parts unknown. The parents had been separated for some months. Mr. Jones has a divorce case pending in the present term of court set for tomorrow. Licensed to Wed: Isaac M. Wright, 27, Wadena?, OK & Maude E. Pringle, 17, Dale Edward C. Chaplain, 24, Purdy & Rosa L. Thomas, 18?, Cassville Lorenzo D. Todd, 24, McDowell & Sarah Callett?, 22, Monett J. Lloyd Peters, 29, Monett & Hattie Bayless, 21, Springfield Robert W. Clemmons, 26, Jenkins & Della Storm, 23, Jenkins Charles W. Galloway, 23, Flat Creek & Myrtle Erwin, 16, Flat Creek James M. Kissee, 46, Shell Knob & Mrs. B. A. Rose, 23, Viola Bot Hefley, 20, Cassville & Zaida Mullins, 18, Cassville Morgan C. Ellis, 27, Madry & Rebecca Jaquish, 19, Aurora Charles M. Doty, 41, McDowell & Mary E. Munday, 25, McDowell |
County Court: Panel of Petit jurors returned as follows: Reason Vermillion, Monett; Ed Wilson, Monett; Fletcher Wormington, Capps Creek; M. C. Lucky, Exeter; Peter McNally, Exeter; Geo. H. Meador, Flat Creek; S. R. Reynolds, Flat Creek; John D. Tate, Kings Prairie; Joseph Robbins, Pleasant Ridge; J. E. Oanion, Ozark; Boone Haddock, Roaring River; Sidney Artle, Liberty; Marion Spawr, McDonald; Geo. Houston, McDonald; Robert Bailey, Mountain; Chas. A. Howard, Mineral; U. G. Blankenship, Shoal Creek; Abe Swindell, Shoal Creek; Adam Herd, Sugar Creek; S.D. Thompson, Washburn; E. M. Dent, Ash; H. E. Morrow, White River; C. A. Prentice, White River; F. A. James, Shell Knob. A new post office has been established in Crane Creek Township called Osa with J. R. Wilson as postmaster. This will accommodate quite a section of country that has heretofore had poor mail facilities. A post office at Roaring River would make the mail facilities of the county very good. Lookout Mountain: Wm Erwin has sold his place to a Kansas man and is preparing to move. Todd - Carter: Married, Sunday, Nov. 3, at the residence of the bride's parents on Kings Prairie, D. Todd and Miss S. G. Carter, Rev. Qualls officiating. About 10 o'clock a.m., the invited guests began to assemble at the residence of Squire Carter and before 11 o'clock the house was filled. A few minutes after 11 the bride and groom entered the sitting room and the impressive ceremony was performed, which made them one. The bride never appeared to better advantage. She was dressed in a cream-colored Henrietta, made in the lutes style, trimmed in white satin ribbon and white lace. In her hair she wore a small bouquet of white chrysanthemums and pink geraniums. After receiving the congregations of their friends they prepared to the New Liberty church, where an able discourse was delivered by Rev. Dutton, after which they returned to the bride's home to partake of the sumptuous dinner prepared by the bride's mother. The next morning a number of guests assembled at Mr. J. Todd's to spend a short time in a social manner, and join at the dinner table to do amble justice to what the groom's mother had so liberty and nicely arranged. Licensed to Wed: Ablmas Roller, 24, Purdy & Alice Sooter, 17, Purdy Geo. A. Blalock, 20, Butterfield & Mary L. Van Horn, 20, Butterfield Lee Elliott, 23, Seligman & Alice A. Galyen, 25, Seligman William H. Haney, 20, Purdy & Samantha Terry, 28, Purdy Charles H. Johnson, 23, Shell Knob & Mary V. Stewart, 20, Shell Knob James A. Glossin, 52, Pioneer & Rachel A. Bettes, 37, Pioneer B.F. Thompson, 22, Berryville, Ark. & N. E. Howerton, 20, Eureka Springs, Ark. William Andrews, 23, Mano & Martha J. Allason, 15, Mano Oscar E. Parmley, 23, Butterfield & Mary A. Cameron, 20, Butterfield Harry F. Setzer, 28, Cassville & Emily C. Fountain, 25, Exeter |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Nov. 21, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Nov. 28, 1895 |
| Mrs. J. C. Cooper of the Kingdom is visiting in Kansas. Mrs. Jennie Hamilton is at Spanish Fort, Texas, and will spend the winter. Bert Talbert has moved to the Marbut residence on West Street, vacated by County Clerk Atkinson, Saturday. Licensed to Wed: Franklin N. Hawk, 17, Exeter & M. E. Pritchard, 18, Ponce De Leon Thomas M. Harmon, 27, Sweet Springs & Tabitha C. Garrett, 18, Eagle Rock Charles H. Ellis, 26, Madry & Delilah Hughes, 17, Madry Jacob Brown, 28, Ash Grove & Prudie Henson, 24, Flat Creek S. W. J. Rogers, Green Forest, Ark. & Caldona J. Riddle, 17, Butterfield Robert L. Dodson, 22, Golden & Alice Alice M. Shumard, 17, Golden Henry Ballay, 20, Globe & Mollie Murphy, 20, Monett H. S. Brandon, 22, Mineral Spring & Mattie Langhorn, 22, Mineral Spring John H. Owen, 29, Verona & Ella M. Nivens, 16, Leann Franklin S. Nivens, 18, Leann & Mary A. Hilton, 19, Leann William N. Ruckman, 21, Seligman & Lourania E. Smith, 21, Herd, Ark. Charles W. Casteel, 20, Corsicana & Mabel M. Henry, 19, Purdy |
Obituary: Emily, daughter of J. D. and Mary M. Wotton [should be Wooten], died Nov. 5, age 18 years, 7 months and 20 days. She professed faith in Christ Oct. 1890, and joined the M. E. Church south in March 1891, in which she lived faithfully until death. Her remains were followed by the bereft family and her many sorrowing friends to Concord where her funeral was preached by Rev. H. Pinkston, from Amos v8 and Deut. xii 9, after which her body was interred in the Concord Cemetery. As we looked at the lifeless form during the service, in the same alter where she was converted, we wept; but not as those who have no hope, for all felt that her rest was not here but yonder. Licensed to Wed: Robert N. Garret, 22, Monett & Lulu Porter, 22, Monett Thomas C. Zinn, 25, Leann & Nora M. Teague, 21 Leann James W. Fox, 30, Washburn & Minnie Bryson, 18, Seligman Adam Wyrick, 20, Herd, Ark. & Caroline Rice, 20, Seligman |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Dec. 5, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1895 |
| Madry News: Born, to H. H. Wilson and wife, a daughter. Osa News: Overseer W. H. Burk, of Crane Creek Township, is opening up new roads. Lone Star School: In a three months examination, the pupils averaging the highest are as follows: Eva Gemmecke, Margaret Tankersley, Nellie Royle, Melle Royle, Martha Tankersley, Frank Taylor, Ellette Roller and Cap Roller. Died, Sunday, Dec. 1, 1895, at 2:00 o'clock, a. m. Mrs. S. L. Bayless, age 68 years, 9 months, and 29 days. Sarah Louisa Brunner was born February 2, 1827 in Green County, Tenn., where she grew to womanhood and married Daniel D. Bayless of Washington County. In 1853 they moved to Benton County, Ark., and five years later came to this county settling near Seligman, where they resided until 1888, when they moved to Cassville; there were born to them eight children, of whom W. K. and John M. Bayless and Mrs. M. C. Allen of Cassville, and James M. Bayless of Corsicana, survive her. At the time of her marriage Mrs. Bayless was a member of the Methodist Church her people being of that domination. Her brother John H. Brunner, now retired, was for many years presiding elder. Relinquishing that, he served a long time as president of Hiawassee College, an institution under the Holston Conference. The two kept up a close correspondence for 45 years. After coming west she joined the Baptist Church, in which faith she died. Mrs. Bayless was a domestic nature, and well and extensively read, loved home and was an earnest advocate of the right good morals and true Christian life. Funeral services were conducted Sunday night at the Baptist Church by Eld. Amacker and Monday the remains were laid to rest in the Roller Cemetery, north of Seligman, by the side of her late husband who died in March 1893. Licensed to Wed: John H. Phelps, 27, Monett & Amanda E. Roark, 24, Monett Stephen Davis, 21, Golden & Fannie Dodson,23, Golden Marion C. Salmon, 21, Exeter & Ona H. Reed, 21, Exeter George W. Paush, 55, Eagle Rock & Mary Knee, 30, Eagle Rock |
Died, Friday, Dec. 6, Nancy, wife of Wm. Roden, age 22 years. The remains were buried in the Cassville Cemetery. The dwelling on the Jim Stubblefield place between Cassville and Exeter, belonging to Prof. G. C. Hughes burned Tuesday night of last week. Insurance, $350. Licensed to Wed: William Curry, 25, Eagle Rock & Ellen Pruitt, 20, Eagle Rock Henry C. Cooper, 29, Washburn & Julia B. Whittington, 19, Eagle Rock W. M. Saunders, 21, Shell Knob & Margie M. Wilson, 17, Shell Knob Riter S. Godard, [Goddard] 22, Eagle Rock & Mrs. Dora Pyatt, 27, Eagle Rock M. J. Armey, 25, Washburn & Martha M. Johnson, 21, Osa |
| Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1895 | Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1895 |
| Has Lived Over a Century: Mrs. Lucinda Kennedy enjoyed her 103rd Anniversary Monday. But few are granted the privilege in these degenerate days of reaching four score years and fewer still of having breathed a century. Mrs. Lucinda Kennedy of Kings Prairie, however has done even better than that and can count 103 years to her credit since first breathing the balmy air of Kentucky, one and half miles from Westport, in Oldham County, Dec 16, 1792. Mrs. Kennedy's many friends delight in remembering her annual anniversaries and Monday gathered at the residence of Mrs. B. T. Eagle, a daughter-in-law, with whom she is living, to the number of ninety-five to spend a portion of the day. None seemed to enjoy it more than Mrs. Kennedy who was up before day and with but little apparent fatigue held a reception until late in the afternoon. When the generous dinner, that had been so nicely prepared by Mrs. Eagle and her daughter, was announced, it was noticeable that her appetite was not of the things she had lost until after very vigorous exercise. Lucinda Harris lived near Westport for about twelve years when, with her parents, she removed to Shelby County, and later to Tennessee, near Memphis. At the age of 16, she was married to Jacob Eagle, by whom she had twelve children, the only surviving one being Mrs. Fredonia Mattingly, age 68, who was a the dinner. Mr. Eagle died in 1839 and after moving to Arkansas, she married James Kennedy, with whom she came to Barry County in 1853. Kennedy was a veteran of the war of 1812, was in the battle of New Orleans and died in 1875. For one of her age, Mrs. Kennedy's memory is remarkably good and flashes of wit indicate that the energy which has sustained her so long is far from being exhausted. She faithfully recalls the early fortifications against the Indians and her travels from one place to another. Her father got part of his supplies from Lexington, KY, which was a long day's ride from home. Her grandfather walked in his sleep and one night walked into the river. Their sugar was made from the sugar trees and their clothing by their own hands. The first calleo dress she had cost 75 cents a yard. Their building was all of logs but some lumber was made. When asked about saw mills, she replied, "You are a saw mill," which indicated the early methods. She has never went [sic] backward but always forward, which others might do to advantage. She is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Pleasant Ridge and has been a church member for 56 years. Mrs. Kennedy comes from a long lived family, her mother, Joanah Harris, living in this county until her 108th year. In addition to her living daughter, Mrs. Kennedy can count ninety grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and twenty-five or thirty great-great grandchildren. [Newspaper published also had a penciled drawing of her, pictured in a bonnet.] Obituary: Died, Dec. 9, Ophelia Hughes, daughter of A. A. and Cordielia, of a burn which she received a few days before. Little Ophelia was 4 years, 3 months, and 28 days old. The remains were laid to rest in the Calton Cemetery where a large gathering of friends were assembled to pay the last respects to the little one. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. "The Son of God cometh when we know not so. Be ye ready". Yours in Christ. Chas. H. Ellis. Died, Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 1895, at 10:00 p. m., Floyd, infant son of Jno. R. and M. F. Blankenship, age 2 years, 1 month, and 27 days, of pneumonia and whooping cough. The remains were interred at Corsicana Cemetery, Wednesday, at 3:00 p. m.; services conducted of E. A. Hart of Granby. The parents desire to tender their sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted them during the illness and death of their beloved baby, Floyd. |
Obituary: Died, suddenly of hemorrhage of the lungs, at her home in Mountain Township, on the night of Wednesday Dec. 18th, 1895, age 61 years. Jane, the beloved wife of Isaac P. Knight. Mrs. Knight had been in feeble health for several years previous to her death. She was the daughter of Joel Triplett of McMinn County, Tennessee, and will be universally mourned wherever known, as well as by her bereaved family, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all who have the privilege of knowing them. She was a beautiful type of a sincere, humble, patient, and peace loving Christian, and exemplified her faith by her daily life, so that to all those who were privileged to know her, her character will ever be an inspiration and an example. This mortal has put on immortally, and our loss is double her great gain. Sympathizer. Washburn News: Mr. Judson's little adopted child fell Sunday and dislocated her arm. Dr. Chandler was called and reduced the fracture and the child is doing as well as could be expected. Jenkins City: Died, Jane, the wife of Dr. I. P. Knight, of consumption. Seligman News: James Babb and wife were up at Walnut Grove last week visiting sick relatives. Washburn News: Mr. Upshaw of near Little Rock, Ark., passed through Washburn, Tuesday, to near Cassville to visit his brother-in-law, Mr. Long. He says Mr. Schmit has moved from the J. M. Bayless house to Mr. Hannah's farm southwest of town. |
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