1910 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.
Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers

Extracted by: Donna Cooper, Coordinator
April 7, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Purdy News: Harrison Truhitte and Rosa Bennett both popular young people of Flat Creek were quietly married in the presence of a few friends Saturday evening. We predict for them a joyous journey through life.

Fairview News: J. W. Pitts left Tuesday night for Afton, Oklahoma. His household good were disposed at his sale here last Saturday.

Pasley News: Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stubblefield have a child sick with the fever.

Dog Hollow News: B. Zellers has been on the sick list but is better at this writing.

Exeter News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Packwood west of town Sunday, the 3rd, a girl.

Exeter News: Mrs. M. B. Sparkman of Washburn Prairie spent Saturday night and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hall.

Seligman News: Mrs. Tom Walden is slowly recovering from her illness. Her mother, Mrs. Hoffman, is with her.

Seligman News: John Walden, his nieces Martha, Mary, and Mrs. Joe Walden visited in Washburn Thursday and Friday.

Seligman News: John King's two children found part of a human skeleton in a sheltered nook on the mountain Friday while they were hunting for a stray cow. The bones had been there for years, no doubt.

Seligman News: Maynard Murray has shipped large orders of nursery goods to many places so far north as Michigan and Minnesota.

Seligman News: Arthur Schaffer, fifteen years old, shot and killed his father, April 1st with a revolver, which his father kept under his pillow. Mr. Schaffer was asleep when killed. The mother, two grown girls, a boy of eighteen, and Arthur were taken to Berryville. Mr. Schaffer was buried Sunday forenoon. They lived on White River near Busch, Ark.

Butler Hollow News: There was a man's skull found about half mile from John King's residence last week. It was found under a shed rock under the bluff. It was thought it had been there for years as it was real old.

Butler Hollow News: Elias Schaffer was killed at his home Saturday night by his 15 year old son. It was thought that the family had been having trouble for about a week. The Schaffer family tell that when Mr. Schaffer went to bed Saturday night he took his revolver with him and placed it under his pillow saying as he did so that he would kill the entire family and himself also before morning. When the boy found that his father was asleep he stole to the bed, got he revolver out and killed his father with it. His remains were laid to rest in the Egypt Cemetery Sunday morning.

J.C. Henry, received a message from his brother, Charles, at Richland, stating that his little eight year old daughter, Ione, was dangerously ill and not expected to recover. J. C. went to Richland, Monday night. His little niece died that evening and was buried Tuesday.

Sam Gillmore and B. Holman of Mano were here Monday. They reported the death of John Toller who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Eagleston, near Mano. John Toller was 84 years of age and one of the pioneers of that section of the county. He was a good citizen and lived a quiet life, taking little interest in public affairs. He leaves three sons, Ambrose, Elisha, and Wid, and one daughter, Mrs. James Eagleston. The funeral services were held Tuesday and the remains laid to rest at the Mano Cemetery.

The case of the state vs. Albert Thomas, a teacher charged with excessively whipping one of his pupils, occupied much of the attention of the court for two days last week. There was a large number of witnesses to the case. The jury failed to agree, seven being for conviction and five for acquittal.

Miss Florence Eden closed a spring term of school in the Horner district, Friday, April 1.

It is said that the much talked of Hailey's comet may now be seen with the naked eye. In order to see it, however, without the aid of a telescope, it is necessary to look for it just before sunrise. The comet rises a short time before the sun rises and on account of the superior brilliancy of the sun the comet can not be seen at any other time of the day for the present. [Research Note: My grandmother, Ruth Berryhill Mooney, told me she saw the comet in 1910, and told me that she probably would not live long enough to see it a second time. But, she said, you probably will get to see it when it comes back. And when you do, remember that I saw it when I was 8 years old. I did see it and of course remembered the story. Donna Cooper]

Son Kills Father:Elias Schaffer, a farmer living on Butler's Creek, in the edge of Arkansas, a few miles southeast of Seligman, was shot and killed by his fifteen year old son at their home Friday night, April 1. The report is that there had been trouble for some time in the family and that Schaffer was a very quarrelsome man and cruel to his family. It is also reported that he had said during the day that he would kill the whole family and then take his own life. After the father had retired for the night the son went to his bed, took a revolver from under the father's pillow and shot him dead. The son had just returned home, having run off a short time before on account of being made to get along peacefully with his father. A coroner's inquest was held Saturday to investigate the case. The family is said to be of German descent and has been living on Butler's Creek for several years.

Assault:


Saturday, evening between five and six o'clock, Chas. Bass and Fred Johnson in company with John Parrish, south of town tanked up with liquor and went to the reunion grounds where they secreted themselves in the hollow entering the grounds from the east near the spring for the purpose of card playing. Some trouble arose and Parrish was attacked by Bass and Johnson and was severely wounded on the back of the head. J. W. Turner who at the time was not far away, heard the boys while in the difficulty. Mr. Turner thought the boys must have been on the road leading east from the grounds and started to see what the trouble was. When he approached the hollow he saw Parrish running from the two other boys and saw a rock thrown which struck Parrish on the head and knocked him down. The boys discovering Mr. Turner struck across the hill. Mr. Turner went to Parrish whom he found bleeding profusely. He took him to near Will Hawk's residence and had Mr. Hawk phone for the sheriff. Parrish [Paris] was brought to town and his wounds dressed. He had three gashes in his scalp but no serious injuries. The other boys made their escape but Fred Johnson was placed under arrest Sunday morning. Bass has not yet been found. Parrish claims that the boys attacked him and robbed him of five dollars. Johnson is out on bond.

In another column we stated that John Parrish was assaulted by Chas. Bass and Fred Johnson. Later we are informed that his name is Newton Parrish instead of John.

Obituary of Alfred King and of Mrs. Margaret Journey [Click here to read]
Licensed to Wed:


Edward Alexander, Shell Knob & Poppy Madewell, Shell Knob

H. F. Bailey, Elkland & Jennie West, Monett

J. W. Hazelwood, Butterfield & Ada Owens, Butterfield
April 14, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Flat Creek News: Frank, the little son of Joe Seitz, who has been ill with pneumonia is improving.

Butterfield News: A fine baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Gentry, the 9th.

Kings Prairie: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jackson, April 6th, a fine girl.

Seligman News: T. D. Collier read in his Bible that it was not good for a man to be alone, so he lost no time in hicing [sic] himself to Exeter where he was joined in wedlock to a Miss Woodard.

Seligman and Vicinity: Mrs. Venie Arnold and daughter, Jessie, were in Fayetteville, Ark., Monday.

Seligman and Vicinity: Ollie Bowman is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Edgar Hamlin.

Seligman and Vicinity: Mrs. Anderson had a tombstone placed at the grave of her husband, Andy Anderson, in the Salem Cemetery.

Seligman and Vicinity: Mrs. Andy Wyreick of Seneca, Okla., did of consumption. Her sons, Adam and Will, went to see her before her death.

Seligman and Vicinity: Arthur Schaffer was retained in jail. Mrs. Schaffer and the two girls secured bond and John was given his freedom. They retuned to their home Saturday night.

Seligman and Vicinity: J. H. Dunlap of Monett has been busy with telephone work in town for a few days.

Seligman and Vicinity: Cecil Reed who was living in Beaver, Ark., has returned to his home east of Seligman.

Eagle Rock News: John Banks died at his home near the head of the river last week. He was a very old man. He was a son-in-law of the late James Brixey. He was buried in the Munsey Cemetery the 8th.

Munsey News: John Banks died near the head of the river the 7th of April and his remains were laid to rest the 8th in the Munsey Cemetery. John Banks [came] in this county at the time of the Civil War broke out. He was the son-in-law of James Brixey and was eighty some years old and had be quite feeble for some time.

Purdy News: Rev. A. K. Gurley and family of Sarcoxie are in Purdy, having been called here for the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. G. W. Gurley.

Washburn Prairie News: A fine Republican boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hopkins, March 27, 1910.

We are authorized to announce S.T. Sims of Flat Creek township as a Republican candidate for county clerk, subject to the August primary.

We are authorized to announce Henry Rhine of Exeter Township as a Republican candidate for judge of the Western District subject to the August primary.

We are authorized to announce W. R. Mitchell of Purdy as a Republican candidate for county clerk, subject to the August primary.

Mrs. W. D. Gurley Dies Suddenly:


Mrs. Tennessee Elvira Gurley, wife of W. D. Gurley and mother of A. M. Gurley died. [click here to read]

Suicide and Murder, Homer Todd Murders his Wife and Then Shoots Himself. [click here to read]

The funeral of Mrs. Homer Todd, nee Ethel Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Webb north of town on Flat Creek was held Wednesday afternoon and interment made in the Sparks Cemetery.

Died: At their home in Monett, Claud Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Riggs, April 4, at 6:30 o'clock, age 2 years, 5 months, 29 days, was laid to rest in Westbay cemetery. His death was caused by measles, pneumonia and appendicitis.

Officers arrested Charles Bass, south of town, Tuesday night upon a charge of robbery in the first degree. He gave bond. Bass is charged as is Fred Johnson with assaulting and robbing Newton Paris [Parrish] near the reunion grounds here on Saturday evening, April 1. The preliminary hearing will be held Thursday April 14.

At the preliminary held Tuesday before Squire Harry Horine, Fred Johnson was bound over to Circuit Court, upon a charge of feloniously assaulting Newton Paris [Parrish]. Bond was fixed at $500.

Dental Office - O. H. Thiele, D. D. S. Office over Barry County Bank. Rooms 1 and 2. Office Phone 53, Residence 88.

David Dingler and Dr. D. L. Mitchell arrived Friday from Kansas City with a new automobile for Mrs. Margaret Allen.

Chas. McCarter came in from Oklahoma, Saturday, to visit his brother, J. F. McCarter, south of town, a few days.

Marshall Carlin of near Monett was here Friday. He had taken a bunch of cattle to his hill pasture several miles east of Cassville.

Licensed to Wed:


T. D. Collier, Seligman & Mary Woodard, Exeter

J. J. Throne, Exeter & Laura Rodgers, Exeter

Albert A. Weide, Pierce City & Ava Boucher, Pierce City
April 21, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Martin Gady of near Viola died suddenly at his home April 10th. He was a good citizen. He leaves a family.

Flat Creek News: Will Doty killed a dog supposed to be mad Friday.

Mineral Spring News: Mrs. Sarah Cline who has been sick is improving. She is in her seventy-third year.

Mineral Spring News: Rev. Smallwood passed through Mineral last week on his way home from Flat Creek where he was called to preach the funeral of Mrs. Homer Todd.

Sunny Side News: Grandma Carden was on the sick list last week.

Shady Grove News: Mrs. John Parmley of Butterfield and Mrs. Gilf Adams visited their niece, Mrs. Ad Prier, last Wednesday.

New Salem News: Elbert Ball of Munsey was visiting Bill Brewer and family Saturday night and Sunday.

New Salem News: Miss Grace Stapp of Dry Hollow vested at J. H. Brewer's Sunday.

Exeter News: John Crabb of Eureka Springs is visiting his brother, Bert Crabb, this week.

Lone Elm News: Jack Stocton was on the sick list last week. [Stockton]

Lone Elm News: James Stockton and family visited his brother Sam Stocton last week. [Research Note: There is a spelling Stockton and Stocton in same sentence and of brothers.]

Martin Gady of near Viola died suddenly at his home April 10th. He was a good citizen. He leaves a family.

E. R. Sparrow and son of Anderson County, KY, are visiting their uncle, W. B. Searcy, at Exeter. They were in Cassville Friday.

John L. Hankins will teach at Marbut, T. J. Hodge of House, G. A. Crane at Sparks, Miss Bessie McNally at Chapman, Miss Maggie Ruddick at Shady Grove and Florence Edens at Walnut Grove, the coming year.

Robert Lucky left Monday to his work on the road after a weeks visit at home.

Geo. A. McCause was in Cassville, Thursday. He organized Barry County's census enumerators for their work, which they began Friday.

Merton Meador will teach the Pleasant Ridge School the coming year.
April 28, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Shoal Creek News: Tom Highbarger has traded his farm for a hotel. We hope Tom made a good trade and a successful business.

Accident News: A little dish-washer arrived at he home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, Friday night.

Sparks News: Rev. Chas. Vanzandt [Van Zandt] filled his regular appointment at Fairview Saturday and Sunday.

Sparks News: We see that Loren Hemphill has purchased a new buggy.

Eagle Rock News: John Ball of Granby is visiting on the river this week.

Eagle Rock News: Troy Cornell and Simon Perse will put in phones in the near future on the line from Seligman.

Eagle Rock News: Owell Skelton of Seligman is reported worse. He was taken home last week. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Wheaton News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Shewmake Saturday, April 6, a big boy.

Butterfield News: Mrs. McNalley is visiting her son, Ora, at Purdy this week.

Cross Hollows News: Mrs. J. T. Denton received a message Friday calling her to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Ghann of Monett, who is very sick. She left Sunday.

White Church News: Montie Taylor went to Joplin Monday from there eh intends to go to Kansas.

White Church News: Lot Taylor is home on a visit from Neosho.

Clio News: Will Hollingshead is carrying the mail every other day.

Died:


The death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Allcock in Monett, April 12, and took away their son Walter, who for twenty years and ten months had been their joy and pride. So far as it is known it was the dreaded disease, consumption that carried him from earth to swell the number over there. He had been ailing for some time. Five weeks ago he took his bed and Tuesday morning, April 12, a little past midnight the summons came. Walter was a noble young man beloved by all who knew him, a dutiful son, a loving brother and a pleasant companion. Always cheerful and smiling he was a mother's comfort and a father's stay. He leaves a father, mother, three sisters, three brothers and a host of other friends and relatives to mourn the untimely death. Interment was made in the Calton Cemetery, April 12. A few words were spoken by Rev. C. A. Fly after which members of the M. W. A. lodge of which Walter was a brother took charge. While we fully realize the weight of the crushing blow which has fallen upon the family and truly sympathize with them, especially does our heart go out to the mother who has watched over him and cared for him from his babyhood.

Licensed to Wed:


Martin Dietrich, Monett & Elizabeth Balden, Monett

B.C. Taylor, Monett & Maud M. Hoover, Monett

Jacob S. McCraw, Purdy & S. C. Reeves, Caldwell

R. D. Skelton, Seligman & Katie Frost, Seligman

I. A. Marley, Estherville, Iowa & Mollie Allred, Madry

Roy Henderson, Washburn & Mona Young, Washburn
May 5, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


White Church News: Lot Taylor accompanied Mrs. John Taylor and children to Neosho where she intends to visit. Lot went on to Joplin.

Mt Sinai News: Mrs. Morgan is very poorly and Grandma King is also sick.

Kings Prairie News: John Tate and family visited at Dave Williams Sunday.

Milwaukee News: Tom Vanzandt went Monday to Joplin to accompany his sister Mrs. E. W. Daugherty and children here for a few days visit. They will driver over. [Check other spellings too, Van Zandt]

New Site News: Asa Wormington and family visited relatives at Purdy Saturday night and Sunday.

New Site News: Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Banks, Mrs. M. C. Banks and family and Mr. and Mrs. T. Fleetwood were tempting the family tribe on Shoal Creek last Thursday.

New Site News: Mrs. A. T. Higgins who has been ill for several years will leave this week for Eureka Springs to secure medical advice.

McDowell News: Sherman Hemphill has purchased a new buggy. We wonder who the lucky girl will be.

Union Valley News: W. P. Browning and wife of Exeter spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Leonard.

Union Valley News: Mr. Gimmecke and son of Seligman visited at T. H. B. Smith's the latter part of last week.

Mano News: Sam Gillmore informed us that he and family had a nice mess of cat fish for dinner Sunday.

Mano News: Mrs. Geo. Stever received a telegram Saturday from the railroad agent at Exeter that her brother, Charley Humphrey, had died the night before at Pine Bluff, Ark. The bereaved sister has our sympathy.

Mineral Spring News: Mrs. Mary Reno has retuned home from a visit to Arkansas.

Mineral Spring News: Miss Mabel Reno accompanied her grandmother from Arkansas home last week.

Lone Elm News: Earnest Eubanks has a school at Cedar Bluff this year. We wish him success. Floyd Eubanks went to Monett Sunday.

Butler Hollow News: Delbert Gebhart visited at G. R. Tate's Sunday.

Butler Hollow News: Rufus Tate came very near losing some fence Sunday by fire getting into it by put it out before much damage was done.

Butler Hollow News: Allen Beaver was visiting his father-in-law, John Davis, on Dry Hollow Sunday.

Munsey News: Martha Reed is coming home in a few days to visit her parents.

Munsey News: A. B. Goins was seen going home Sunday with a fine string of fish.

Munsey News: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur died the 27th of April and was laid to rest the 28th in the Munsey Cemetery.

Miss Constance Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Jones, of Monett was married Wednesday, April 27th, to Grover W. Powers, a popular young mail clerk of Monett. Mrs. Powers lived in Cassville during her father's term of office as circuit clerk and has many friends here.

G. Forest Hutchinson died at his home in west Monett at 11:40 Sunday morning, May 1. His death was caused by pneumonia. G. F. Hutchison, son of Daniel and Julia Hutchison was born July 17, 1874 and died May 1, 1910, age 35 years. The funeral was held at the Christian Church, May 2, conducted by Rev. R. H. Love. The Modern Woodman of America of which the deceased was an honored member attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in Westbay Cemetery. Mr. Hutchison leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, and little son, Glen. One son, Jesse, died several years ago.Monett Times.
May 12, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Seligman and Vicinity News: Chas. Beaver will teach the Star School.

Seligman and Vicinity News: Miss Laura Roller has been employed to teach an eight months term of school in district No. 100.

Gunter News: The little babe of Alford Terry's has recovered form its recent sickness.

Kings Prairie News: Elbie Stribling went to Springfield Monday evening to attend the funeral of his uncle, W .S. Alexander.

Sunny Side News: Aud Burnett, U. L. Barnes and sons, Willie and Bennie, went to Cassville Tuesday of last week.

Exeter News: The cemetery association is going to buy a new iron fence for the cemetery.

Exeter News: The six weeks old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Linebarger died Monday a.m. of pneumonia.

Exeter News: Mrs. Sadie Prater of Republic is visiting her father, W. B. Searcy, south of town.

Jenkins News: Mrs. Joel Periman of near Viola is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Tom Stockton, south of town who is very ill.

White Church News: Lot Taylor returned from Joplin last week.

White Church News: Montie Taylor came home from Joplin to see his mother who has been ill.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. will Varner south of town, Sunday, May 1, a girl.

Halley's comet is easily seen in the eastern sky. Look for it not later than four o'clock. About May 19th it will appear in the west just after sunset.

Henry Rudd, who lived southeast of town three miles for several years, died at his home near Monett, May 3rd, age 85 years.

Will Meador and wife visited Mrs. Meador's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Montgomery, Saturday and Sunday. They have moved from St. Louis to Monett.

H. G. Shaw held his sale Saturday and he and wife leave Friday for Rock Island, Illinois, where they will make their future home. They lived at Rock Island about thirty years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ault leave Saturday for a visit at Washington, MO. Mr. Ault will attend Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. at Columbia and the Bankers association at St. Louis before they return.

Miss Mary James is ill with typhoid fever at the home of her mother, Mrs. G. W. Maxwell.

Suicide:


Mrs. Anna Stevens, wife of R. S. Stevens living near the Pleasant Ridge school house in the north part of Barry County took her own life early Saturday morning by placing a 32 caliber revolver to her right temple and sending a bullet through her brain. The horrible deed was done in the yard near the house in which Mr. and Mrs. Steven were living an while Mr. Stevens was at the spring some distance away for a bucket of water.

Coroner Miller of Monett held an inquest over the body, the jury's verdict being that Mrs. Stevens death was the result of her own voluntary act.

Three shots were fired but the effect of only one could be found on body of the deceased. Neighbors living near heard the shots and hurried to the scene of the tragedy, reaching the Stevens home about the same time as the husband did.

A girl who had been staying with the family, but who was not at the house at the time of the shooting, states that the husband and wife had quarreled only a short itme before, the wife throwing out a bucket of water and demanding that the husband go to the spring for more water. The girl however, stated that she did not consider the quarrel to be a very serious matter. There seemed also to be evidence of previous quarrels.

Mrs. Stevens was about twenty-one years of age. Her former home was Vernon County. She and husband were strangers in this county. For several months they lived northeast of Cassville 3/1/2 miles on Flat Creek. They moved form there to Pleasant Ridge in February, Mr. Sevens, while located near Cassville, was a solicitor for a picture enlarging house and was a young man of genteel appearance. After finding his wife dead neighbors stated that it took an effort to prevent him from shooting himself with which his wife had taken her life.

The remains of Mrs. Stevens were interred at the Calton Cemetery Sunday.

Licensed to Wed:


William C. Wood, Monett & Lydia Cullers, Cassville

Charlie Skelton, 22, Eagle Rock & B. French, 20, Eureka Springs

Henry Calhoun, Monett & Verga Winham, Purdy
May 19, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Munsey News: R. W. Whittington is preparing to put up a big store building at Eagle Rock in the near future.

Munsey News: Miss Martha Reed is at home with her parents for a few days.

Munsey News: Rev. Ed Vanderpool lost his horse. It fell off a bluff about 12 feet high.

Hailey News: Sunday, May 8th, at the home of the bride's parents, occurred the married of their daughter, Bessie and James Arnold of Norwalk. Mrs. Arnold is one of the most highly respected and accomplished young ladies of our community. Mr. Arnold is the son of Rev. James Arnold and comes highly recommended. There were about 70 present. After he wedding the guests were invited into the dinning room where the table was loaded with all that's good. May their lives ever be happy and bright and their paths ever be strewn with roses are the wishes of their many friends. Rev. Melvin Coones officiated.

New Site News: G. E. Fleetwood and family and A. E. Banks were fishing in Shoal Creek one day last week.

New Site News: Mrs. A. T. Higgins will go to Eureka Springs, Ark., May 16, for medical treatment. She will be accompanied by her granddaughter, Annie, and her sister, Mrs. Mary Roller of near Purdy. They will be gone about six week or two months.

New Site News: Miss Mary Lanning was born in N. Carolina, Oct 20, 1840, moved to Arkansas in 1862 from there to Booneville, MO, in 1864. In 1867 she was married to William Browning and moved to Barry County in 1869 where she lived for thirty-two years going then to Oklahoma where at Wellstone she died May 9, 1910. The remains were brought to the home of her niece, Mrs. R. J. Holmes, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 at 10 a.m. were interred in the New Site Cemetery by the side of her husband who was buried just thirty-seven years ago on the same day. The services were conducted by Eld. Luther Carlin. The deceased was converted to faith in Christ at the age of 25 years and united with the Methodist church of which she was a faithful member at the time of her death. She was the mother of four children, there sons and one daughter, all of whom survive except the daughter who died in early childhood. The bereaved have the sympathy of all.

New Site News: Clyde Northcutt of Washburn and Miss Ora Haddock, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Abernathy drove to the home of Eld. Luther Carlin last Wednesday afternoon where they were united in marriage. Mr. Northcutt is one of Barry County's most successful teachers and is a fine Christian gentleman. Mrs. Northcutt is a most estimable young lady of noble Christian character and loved by all who know here. They have the best and heartiest wishes of all the their journeys through life together may be prosperous and happy.

Clio News: Last Sunday near Ed Harris' on Carney Branch Percillia Henson and Mrs. Ed Harris had a fight and we understand warrants are out for their arrest.

Sheriff Newman went to Monett Tuesday and Wednesday morning brought down Jas. A. Jackson to serve 13 days in jail for exposing person on streets in Monett.

H. G. Brunton who has been in jail here for several days, charged with burning a car at Monett, gave bond for his appearance. His father came down from Mountain Grove and he returned with him Sunday evening.

J. R. Sammons:


After weeks of suffering from a complication of diseases, J. R. Sammons passed away at his home, west of Cassville one mile, Saturday, May 14, 1910, age 71 years. He had been confined to his bed only a short itme but had been ill for weeks.

J. R. Sammons was born near Lexington, KY, March 22, 1839, where he grew to manhood. In 1861 he was united in marriage to Miss Susan May. To them one child was born. Mrs. Sammons died in 1869. From Kentucky Mr. Sammons moved to Jonesborough, Ill. At that place he married Mrs. Susan A. Fisher, mother of R. R. Fisher of this city. She died in 1902. In November 1903 he was again married to Mrs. America Huffman of Green County, she survives him. A daughter lives at Anna, Ill.

J. R. Sammons had been a citizen and a Christian gentleman. For twenty years he had been a church member and had endeavored to lived according to the tenets of his faith.

His remains were taken to the Star Cemetery for interment Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Clanton.

R. R. Fisher and family attended the funeral of Mr. Fisher's stepfather J. R. Sammons, near Seligman Sunday.
May 26, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Gunter News: Mrs. Pearl Pennel's sisters, Tisha and Bess Smith, visited with her Saturday and Sunday.

Mt. Pleasant News: Fred Combs has purchased a bicycle and is riding some in spite of the muddy weather.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. M. J. Sparkman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kitt Sims at Pasley a few days.

Shell Knob News: W. N. Cooper is improving fairly well from a kick by a horse.

Kings Prairie News: Mrs. Ella Hasket and children, Mrs. Ethel Fischer and son, Orville of Parsons, Kan., are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson.

Seligman and Vicinity: Mrs. Merit Perkins has almost fully recovered from a severe spell of heart trouble.

Seligman and Vicinity: Halley's comet was visible for a short time Sunday evening.

Seligman and Vicinity: Joe Walden of Washburn was in town Saturday.

Seligman and Vicinity: Beryl Mitchell is clerking for Henbest.

Milwaukee News: A horse of Mr. Foggs went mad last week and died. It bit his son, Frank. They took him to he mad stone at Purdy but it did not stick. He is getting along very well.

Madry News: Hiram McKinzie has bought a new buggy and a driving horse.

Madry News: M. L. Robins [Robbins] and family attended the celebration at Jenkins Saturday.

Eagle Rock News: A. M. Farwell is able to be up again after a spell sick spell.

Eagle Rock News: Troy Cornell has been on route 3 while Roy Cornell laid off.

Eagle Rock News: We understand there will be church at Munsey the first Sunday in June. There seems to be good interest taken there lately.

Pasley News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Arbuckle's son, we sympathize with them.

Pasley News: Mrs. Auga DeWitt of Nebraska is visiting her parents, C. S. Critchfield.

White Church News: Albert Taylor is visiting his brother, Lot, at Neosho.

William Allen, who is being held by officers at Marshfield, Ore., for the killing of Sank Gibbs near Golden in 1897; had lived in this county only about eighteen months but his parents and a brother had lived near Golden for several years. William Allen came in 1896 and attended teacher's normal here, secured a certificate and taught the McGuiro school that fall east of Golden. He was a well educated man and made friends in Cassville.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ault returned Monday from Columbia, St. Louis, and Washington, MO. Mrs. Ault visited her sister, Mrs. McCallister, at Washington and also accompanied Mr. Ault to St. Louis to attend the Bankers Association.

Deputy Sheriff Henley left Sunday for Jefferson City. He expects to get the proper papers ready there for going on to Oregon after Wm. Allen, who is being held for the officers in his county upon a charge of murder in the first degree.

Erle Arbuckle, nineteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arbuckle of near Roaring River spring died last Wednesday, May 18th, and was interred Thursday at the Corinth Cemetery. He had been afflicted for several years and the family had done all in their power to have successfully treated but failed to get him benefited. The r family lived in Cassville about two years ago.

It is reported that Ambrose Kelley and Tom Stansberry of Corsicana were both badly hurt Sunday while under the influence of intoxicants. Stansberry managed to get to the office of Dr. Overton at Corsicana and had his wounds dressed. He had been badly cut with a knife about the face and shoulders. After his wounds had been dressed he suggest that Kelley be looked after whom he said was also hurt. Kelley was found with an ugly wound on the skull and it was feared his skull had been fractured. The wound appeared to have been effected with a rock. It is thought that both parties will recover but Kelley was reported not to be doing very well Wednesday morning. After recovering from the influence of liquor both parties refused to talk about the affair. It is not known how it occurred. Kelly [Kelley] is a miller and Stansberry is a blacksmith at Corsicana. Both are men of families.
June 2, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Lone Elm News: Ira Stockton and Wes Long visited home folks the 20th and went to the picnic at Jenkins the 26th.

Mano News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Dell one day last week, a fine daughter.

Mano News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shrum, the 26th, a fine little daughter, mother and babe doing well; we think Tom will recover soon.

Mano News: Geo. Dell has retuned home from Garden City, Kan., where he has been at work. George has the same old mule.

Purdy News: Jim McNatt and wife of Coffeyville, Kans., are visiting L. R. McNatt and family.

Forest Grove News: Rev. Ennes was called to Bert Hutchen's funeral Wednesday of this week.

Washburn Prairie News: Miss Lillie Vanzandt [Van Zandt] and little brother from Pea Ridge, Ark., visited their brother, Claud, and family Saturday night.

Union Valley News: Lot Senseney and family visited Tom Creason's Sunday.

Cross Hollows: L. A. Lester is on the sick list.

Kings Prairie News: Frank Jackson and wife, Phelix Jackson and family visited their brother Charley and family Sunday.

Gunter News: Albert Turner who has recently been sick is spending a few days with his sisters, Mrs. a. Buchanan and Mrs. Ben Terry.

Munsey News: Martha Reed who has been visiting her parents will soon return to Ava to resume duties as a telegraph operator.

Munsey News: R. W. Whittington is working a good many hands on his store building.

Munsey News: Simon Perse is hallowing, "Hello, Central!" He has joined onto the Mutual, and has his phone in now and says he expects to use it.

Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Brattin have taken Margaret Allen, a little ten year old orphan girl, to live at their home. She is from an orphan's home in St. Louis and arrived May 24. Her twin sister has a home with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bustie south of town.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Baker, southeast of town, May 26, a boy.

To Answer for Attempt to Kill:


John Nail whose term of service in the Missouri penitentiary for horse stealing expires Saturday, June 4, will be placed under arrest immediately upon his discharge and brought back to this county to answer a charge of assault with attempt to kill.

Almost four years ago awhile in the county jail waiting trial for horse stealing Nail attacked Sheriff G. A. Thomas and made an attempt to escape. His assault upon the sheriff was a brutal one and had other parties not hastened to Thomas' assistance he likely would have been killed as Nail has proved himself to be a desperate man. For this assault upon the sheriff, Nail is yet to answer.

In making his arrest Nail resisted the officers and was wounded. At the same time he shot and wounded Deputy Sheriff James Johnson.

Deputy Sheriff S.R. Reynolds left Monday night for St. Louis, from there he will go to Jefferson City to be present when Nail is discharged from his present sentence.

Licensed to Wed:


William F. Mulky, Monett & Marie C. Cameron, Monett

Oscar Roller, Monett & Nellie Bowman, Monett

Alonzo M. Campbell, Purdy & Mabel Smith, Purdy
June 9, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Purdy News: A. B. Cox and wife welcomed the arrival of a bouncing baby boy at their home on May 30th.

Purdy News: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lowery are the proud parents of a son, which arrived last Saturday.

Cedar Bluff News: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lowery of Purdy are parents of a baby boy. Mrs. Lowery was formerly Miss Vena Bennett of this community.

Sunny Side News: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Barnes have returned home after a week's visit with their daughter, Mrs. Minnie Pippin.

Seligman and Vicinity: A new son arrived at the home of Robert Collier's on last Tuesday.

Seligman and Vicinity: Tom Reed had the misfortune to loose a fine two year old colt supposed to have been poisoned by some weed in the pasture.

Seligman and Vicinity: Al Muir met with a very painful accident on Saturday night. While switching cars at Wheaton his hand was crushed so badly that on Sunday morning Dr. Foster assisted by a Dr. Russell amputated the hand above the wrist. Mr. Muir was a brakeman on the M. & N. Ark., railroad.

White Church News: Rev. Hood and daughter, Miss Ella, visited in this community, Sunday night. Rev. Hood occupied the pulpit here at night. We should enjoy hearing him again.

Fairview News: Dr. J. B. Hancock's father died at his home in Newtonia, last night.

Cato News: Miss Pansy Burch who is attending school at Cassville visited her mother Mrs. Karns, of near Cato Saturday and Sunday.

Milwaukee News: Grandma Dodson is very sick with paralysis at her son's Jim Dodson's.

Shell Knob News: C. B. Carr and daughter and Agnes Brock attended memorial services at Viney the 20th and 30th. ult.

Clovis, New Mexico News: Temma Cunningham, son of Will Cunningham formerly of Cassville, was one of the pupils of the Clovis school who received a prize and passed out of the eight grade.

Bert, the twenty-four year old son of Lloyd Hutchens of Webb City, died at their home in that city Sunday, May 29, tuberculosis. His remains wee shipped to the Quaker Cemetery and interred Wednesday, June 1st, funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes.

Fred Cole and others of Liberty Township were here Friday at the hearing of the Cull Antle insane case before Judge Durnill.

Mrs. Jane Dodson is ill at the home of her son, James Dotson, south of town.

Married:


On April 20th, 1910, Jas. Willis and Miss Blanche Carlin by Rev. F. P. Henderson at the residence of Jas. Moore at 9:30 p.m. For some time Madam Rumor has had the time set for this wedding and the young people decided to play even with their fiends by getting the ceremony performed and keeping their marriage a secret. The license was procured in Sedalia, MO, by W. A. Boucher is one reason their friends were thrown off their guard. Mrs. Willis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Carlin of this place and one of Purdy's best young ladies with a host of friends that regret to lose her. Mrs. Willis is one of Purdy's prominent young men who stands well with everyone and now holds a good position with the Aurora Wholesale Grocery Co., at Aurora, for which place they will leave next week where they will begin housekeeping. They have the best wishes of their many friends. Purdy Guide

Charles, the little ten year old son of Conductor and Mrs. Lester of Monett, accidentally fell from a bridge over Kelley Creek at Monett Saturday afternoon and was drowned. He, in company with other little boys, was playing about the stream, which was very high when Charles fell into the stream and was carried almost a mile by a swift current. One of this playmates attempted to rescue him but failed. The body was found after a long search and every effort made to restore life. He was the only son of Mrs. and Mrs. Lester and thee accident was indeed a sad one.

On June first at the home of Jas. Pease of Washburn the family and friends of Miss Minnie E. Pease and Earnest A. Land [Lund] witnessed their union in the holy bond of matrimony.

The wedding took place promptly at 2 p.m., Miss Stella Pease playing the wedding march. The couple were attended by Miss Nellie Journey and Harry Woodruff. The Rev. J. F. King of Aurora at one time pastor at Washburn officiated.

The ceremony was followed by a bountiful dinner after which the party spent a social afternoon. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Land [Lund] leave June 2 for Cedar, Kansas, where they will make their home. The best wishes of their friends follow them. Those present beside the immediate family of the bride were Mrs. Montague, Miss Lucile and Master Geo. Montague, Mrs. Irvin of Springfield, Miss Delcia McGuinty of Stafford, the Misses Journey, Woodruff, Roller and Howard and Sam and Harry Woodruff of Washburn.
June 16, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Elbert Freeze Passes Away: [Click here to read]

Emmett Freeze and wife of Pierce city are spending he week with Mr. Freeze's mother northwest of town.

Mrs. C. M. Beaver who had spent a week with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Hadley, retuned to Seligman Sunday.

Old Citizen Gone:


Robert M. Black died at his home northeast of Cassville Wednesday, June 8, 1910.

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Butler News: Mrs. Lum Beaver is reported about the same.

Butler News: Claud Beaver has been visiting his brother at Arleberg, Arkansas.

Sunnyside News: Alice Reed, Grave and Elva Tuck visited at U. L. Barnes Sunday afternoon.

Sunnyside News: Grandma Shepherd of Garfield, Ark., has been visiting her son, Will Douglas, the past two weeks.

Forest Grove News: Luther Hankins is in a poor state of health. He is at his grandmother's Mrs. Mary Black's near the Grove.

Forest Grove News: Our old friend and neighbor, R. M. Black, died last week and was buried at the Pilant cemetery. We have lost a good neighbor in the person of Mr. Black.

Oak Ridge News: Ezra Davis has gone to Ellensburg, Wash., to visit his sisters Mrs. Elva Twilligear and Miss Corda Davis.

Oak Ridge News: On his return from the funeral of his grandfather, R. M. Black, Luther Hanks was taken very sick at the home of W. H. Bradley, but Saturday he had improved enough to be moved to his grandmother's near forest Grove.

Nobbin Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Ike Gebhart are the proud parents of a fine son, born June 7, 1910. Ike says he is the finest boy on the ridge.
June 23, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


Washburn News: Mrs. Florence Weston and mother, Mrs. J. A. Baker, visited friends near Exeter Sunday.

Purdy News: George F. Doyan died at the home of his son-in-law, Frank Wooster, in this city at 2 a.m., June 13, aged 66 years. Mr. and Mrs. Doyan arrived in Purdy from St. Louis at 8:30 Sunday evening on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. Wooster. Mr. Doyan having been in ill health for several months was very much prostrated when he arrived, but he insisted that it was only fatigue and that a good night's rest would make it all right. Mr. and Mrs. Wooster feeling anxious about him, thought not realizing the end was near, kept watch by his bedside until he passed quietly away at the hour mentioned. The remains were taken to Monett Wednesday where funeral services were held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Father Callahan officiating and afterward laid to rest in the St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Cross Hollows News: Last Wednesday evening while feeling his horses, Ernest Wallace was bitten by a copper head snake.

Wheaton News: Perry Daniels came home from a two weeks visit with relatives in Oklahoma.

Forest Grove News: Grandma Sharp is suffering a great deal with a cancer on her face.

Hazel Dell: Uncle Sam Woodard, an old and highly respected citizen if this vicinity died Thursday, June 16. Interment was made at the Concord Cemetery, Friday the 17th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. M. Smith. [Research Note: This one is probably a Woodward and not a Woodard.]

Obituary: James R. Sapp, died at the home of his brother, T. H. Sapp, in this city, June 7. He suffered with that dreaded disease, consumption. The deceased was a son of J. C. Sapp of Cassville, MO. Roy came to Adams Co., Wash., in October 1900 thinking he would again his health. Roy Sapp was born in Barry Co., MO, Feb 4, 1890 and died June 1, 1910. He was converted at the age of sixteen and lived a consistent Christian life until his death. He bore his sickness with much patience and gave us the assurance that he was going to Heaven. Roy made many friends and no enemies where ever he went and his untimely taking away is regretted by all. He leaves a father, one sister, six brothers and a host of friends to mourn his taking away. Their loss is his eternal gain. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Morely of Rizville, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Lind Cemetery to await the resurrection. A Friend.

S. M. Trolinger an son; Enoch, Thomas Trolinger of Washburn Prairie and William of near Mineral Spring were called to Aurora Saturday night by the dangerous illness of George Trolinger. [Trollinger]

M. B. Babb has a motor cycle and is planning to use it in delivering the mail on rural route number 2.

Harold Hudson, nineteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hadley died at their home in this city Thursday, June 16, following an illness of two weeks. Rev. E. W. McCracken of Sarcoxie conducted funeral services at the Presbyterian church Friday at 2 p.m. and interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wicks, Dr. Bert Wright and wife of Freistatt and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beaver attended the funeral of little Harold Hudson, Friday.

James L., the little infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bayless, died Thursday evening, June 16. Funeral services were conduced by Rev. J. T. Brattin and interment made in Oak Hill Cemetery Friday afternoon.

Mrs. W. E. Brineroff of Carthage, mother of Mrs. Willis Lehnard, died at her home today. She was seventy years old and had been seriously ill for the past ten weeks. The funeral will be held Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lenhard left for Carthage this morning. Monett Star.

The automobile party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. David Dingler, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Joslin, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Allen and Mrs. Margaret Allen, who have made the trip to Dallas, Tex, write that they are in Oklahoma on their return and expect to reach home about July 1.

Licensed to Wed:


Roy Scroggins, Exeter & Mary Metcalf, Cassville

Oscar Utter, Afton, Okla. & Lizzie Rausch, Cassville

J. W. Seitz, Flat Creek & Het Carney, Flat Creek

T. M. Tucker, Monett & Pauline Armstrong, Monett

George R. Brown, Cassville & Edith McGlasson, Cassville

John B. Dillbeck, 20, Cassville & Lizzie Edwards, 20, Exeter
June 30, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


White Church News: Mrs. Arthur McCaleb closed her school at this place Friday. We wish that we might offer the school children a longer term.

Shell Knob News: Mrs. Nanie James has a turkey that has laid 66 eggs this spring and with ordinary care should raise 50 turkeys which would bring a dollar a piece by November.

Union Valley News: Charley Cole and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Welch.

Purdy News: Mrs. A. M. Gurley has been quite sick this week.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. A. J. Bennett has been very sick but is better now.

Seligman and Vicinity News: Dr. and Mrs. Foster were called to Pea Ridge, the 25th to the funeral of Ed Foster's little three year old daughter, Frances.

Seligman and Vicinity News: Grandma Clanton is very sick, old age and stomach trouble.

Clark News: Horace Counts will teach the Clark School this year.

Butterfield News: Floyd Ray will begin his school at Hailey, July 11.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Baker, Friday, June 24, a son.

J. M. Carl is a petit juror from this county for the July term of the federal court to be held at Joplin.

S. M. Trolinger and son, James, went to Aurora Friday night in answer to a message that George Trolinger was dying.

George Trolinger Died:


After a lingering illness of several weeks and many months of bad health, George Tolinger died at his home in Aurora Monday about 10 o'clock June 27, 1910, aged about 58 years. George Trolinger was well known in this and Lawrence County, having lived for years, perhaps all his life about Verona, Aurora, Mt. Vernon and Cassville. He leaves a wife, a son, John of Aurora, and a married daughter whose home is at Oklahoma city, Okla., and three brothers, William, Thomas, and S. M., all of this vicinity. He was a good citizen and always enjoyed the highest regards of the community in which he lived. The funeral was held at Mt Vernon Thursday where his remains were interred.
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