| 1911 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 6, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
R. H. Sands died very suddenly at his home about three miles southwest of Cassville, Tuesday morning April 4. [Click here to read] S. S. Cornelius living near the Star School house on Flat Creek, between McDowell and Jenkins, was stabbed, cut, and otherwise beaten. [Click here to read] Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones near Wayne, a boy, March 29. Sheridan Lane of Purdy has bought the interest of H. B. Folies in the Purdy mill. Mr. Folies has moved to Clinton, Iowa. Mr. Lane has taken charge of the mill. S. R. Reynolds of this city has an interest in the mill. Ferne, the little four year old daughter of Mrs. Millie Hefley south of Cassville, three miles, was bitten by a small dog at their home Thursday. The dog was thought to be mad. Mrs. Hefley took the little girl to a mad stone Friday. The stone failed to adhere. P. A. Boucher of near Exeter was in Cassville, Friday morning, and reported the death of an old man by the name of McAuley at the Beagle Hotel in Exeter Thursday night. His death, according to the corner's inquest which was held Friday, was the result of taking carbolic acid with suicidal intent. A small vial of the acid was found in his room. He had been about Exeter for a few days, and claimed to be from Ft. Dodge, Kansas. Washburn Prairie News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hood, April 2, a bouncing baby girl. Washburn Prairie News: Aunt Fanny Cox who is living with her sister, Mrs. Mon Logan, is reported very poorly. Seligman News: Mr. Sprinkles is very sick, little hope of his recovery. His children have come to help care for him. Butterfield News: Prof. J. G. Henderson is teaching a singing class at this place. Kings Prairie News: Miss Verna Eagle has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lulia Drake. Kings Prairie News: There were two funerals at the Prairie last week, on Friday and Saturday, Mrs. Homer Morris of Verona was buried Friday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Grey of Near Center Creek. Walter Woods was buried Friday. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. Sunny Side News: A small crowd of young folks went to Mr. Johnson's Saturday night and were entertained by phonograph music. Shady Grove News: Everett Smith, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Smith, died March 27th, of bight's disease and dropsy. Interment in the Orange cemetery, five miles north of Aurora, age 2 years, 4 months and 1 day. Shady Grove News: Miss Dolly Tubbs of Aurora is visiting her step-brother, L. E. Smith and family. Washburn News: T. P. Mooney of Carthage visited his old friends here the past week. Washburn News: Clarence Skelton and sister, Lillian, of near Eagle Rock attended the closing exercises of school here Friday. Washburn News: Miss Estella Pease returned Saturday from a months visit with here sister, Mrs. Minnie Lund, at Cedar, Kansas. Shell Knob News: Josie Gunnels of Viola was buried at the Wills Cemetery here Thursday. She was the daughter of Thomas Wills, deceased. Oak Ridge News: Mesdames James Jefferson and Norman McNoble together with their brother Willie Roberson passed through here Friday enroute to visit their father T. H. Robberson of Golden. Eagle Rock News: Elmer Skelton and Bertha Whittington were married Wednesday at Cassville. They are making their home with their parents at present. Pleasant Ridge News: J. W. Goodwin was visiting his daughter, Hite McGuire, Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hood of Washburn Prairie, April 3, a girl. Licensed to Wed:
W. A. Davis, 27, Monett & Mrs. M. M. Boardman, 32, Monett U. C. Hudson, 21, Flat Creek & Mabel Curry, 18, Leann Marshall Roller, 27, Seligman & Gertie Bowman, 21, Seligman E. G. Broshears, 62, Purdy & Alice V. Shipman, 31, Butterfield D. E. Edmondson, 27, Stroud, Okla. & Ada Cox, 25, Cassville H. L. Mathews, 31, Monett & Minnie Blanche Landis, 31, Monett |
April 13, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Eagle Rock News: We are sorry to hear of the death of John Pollard. He leaves a wife and some small children. Eagle Rock News: The little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Skelton died Sunday evening after about three weeks of illness. It was laid to rest Monday evening in the Munsey Cemetery, the bereaved family have our sympathy. Eagle Rock News: Frank Tucker and Miss Ora Reeding were quietly married Saturday eve by J. C. Whittington. We wish the young couple many years of happiness. Flat Creek News: Ude Hudson and Mabel Curry were married April 20ng. They will make their home near Crane for awhile. Milwaukee News: We hear the directors have hired Mr. Latham to teach our school for another term. We hope he will teach us a good school, he comes highly recommend as a teacher. Union Valley News: Mabel and Guy Cole spent Sunday with Lucy and Harrison Kelster near Wayne. Washburn News: Henry Woodruff of Springfield is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woodruff. New Site News: We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Sheridan Lasley who went to Eureka Springs for medical treatment some weeks ago is not improving but was very low at last reports. Forest Grove News: The sawmill of S. O. Willard's place is not running this week. Forest Grove News: Mrs. Jones who has been in Grove, Okla., has returned to her father, Wm. Ennes. Seligman News: Ab Alread is working on the section here. Exeter News: Mrs. Ab McClure of Wayne was here to see her sister, Mrs. Jess McClure Friday. Mrs. Allie C. Jewett has been appointed by Judge Landis as administrator of the estate of D. N. Jewett, deceased, of Monett. The body of Mrs. Eliza Talbert was exhumed Monday and placed in another part of Oak Hill Cemetery. The bodies of her husband, Alpheus Talbert and a son were exhumed at the Quaker Cemetery Tuesday and removed to Oak Hill Cemetery where they were placed in the same lot with the body of Aunt Eliza. Rev. James Lockey of Clever has been assigned the pastorate of the M. E. Church at Cassville. He will preach here on the fifth Sunday in April. L. A. Thomas of Leann was in Cassville, Tuesday. He has just closed a term of school at Elsey, Stone County and has been re-elected for another term. A new school building is being built there this years. They will employ two teachers for next year. Mrs. R. E. L. Bass has accepted the intermediate department in the Exeter school for the coming year. B. F. Morris, who was called to Aurora by the tragic death of his brother, Dr. D. E. Morris, left his morning for his home at San Antonio, Texas, by the way of Ft Worth. Aurora Argus. H. O. Abernathy's fine registered jersey cow, Phillis Marigold, has a hip joint badly crushed caused by some mules running her either against something or by causing her to fall. She has a heifer calf a few days old. Licensed to Wed:
J. D. Knoth, 48, Golden & Jennie Westenhour, 18, Golden Frank Tucker, 19, Seligman & Ora Reeding, 19, Eagle Rock Charles Williams, 45, Cassville & Susie Foster, 24, Cassville Arthur Anderson, 25, Monett & Grace E. Johnson, 20 Monett |
April 20, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Wayne News: Cliff Stubblefield bought the Call Salmon farm near Wayne last week. Accident News: Mr. and Mrs. Ganstine returned to their home at Neosho Saturday, after a few weeks visit with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Channell. Mineral Springs News: Grandma Maxwell is still very poorly. Kings Prairie News: Howard Dummit returned home Friday night after a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Deweese of Kansas City. Clio News: We learn that Charley Doty will move his family to Purdy. Butler Hollow News: Fred Tate has been sick with the measles but is able to be up again. Butler News: Eddie Tate has the measles. Butler News: E. C. Tate made a flying trip to Eureka Springs, Ark., Saturday, and purchased a new camera. Look out girls. Purdy News: The infant child of S. A. Keeling died here Monday. Purdy News: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McGraw, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Weeks, Mrs. Riddle, Mrs. J. W. McCraw, Mrs. W. C. Pendergraft and Miss Lona Cox attended the funeral of Rue Watson at Monett Saturday. Butterfield News: M. L. Gentry is going to put up a canning factory here this summer. Seligman News: Mrs. Frank Snyder was taken sick Friday, died Monday, and was laid to rest Tuesday evening by the Rebekah and Eastern Star Lodges at Union Church, conducted by Rev. Marion Clanton. Dog Hollow News: G. A. Crane will teach at Washburn Prairie the coming term. Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. Nellie Henderson is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lonberg. Mrs. W. H. Martin is at Pioneer attending her mother, Mrs. R. L. Evans who is ill. Licensed to Wed:
Ollie V. Steele, Monett & Jewell F. McGuffin, Sinton, Tex. Floyd H. Isbell, Monett & Mary Coatney, Monett W. P. Searcy, Exeter & Jessie Erwin, Exeter |
April 27, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Pioneer News: Mr. Weaver living near Fairview died Sunday and was buried Monday at Muncie chapel. New Salem News: Harlen Roller and Elbert Pendergraft are doing a good business with their saw mill. Elbert has sawed some chair rockers. Cross Hollows News: Elzier, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arnold has been suffering with a sore foot cased by a piece of glass. Washburn Prairie News: Grover Fulton and Miss Avesta attended the funeral of Homer Packwood at Exeter Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. M. B. Sparkman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. T. Sims, of Horner. Oak Ridge News: Born to James T. Cooper and wife, April 10, a daughter. Mother and babe doing nicely. Seligman News: George Brewer and Jubal Noble write that they will soon leave for the Philippines. John M. Sherwood of Neosho, died very suddenly Sunday, April 16. [Click here to read] The mortality list in the United States for 1910 shows the following: death from lighting 199, storms 265, explosions 951, mines 1004, railroads 3520, automobiles 920, drowned 5,112, burned to death 3,562. Geo. Walt who is doing the drilling for mineral near Butterfield was in Cassville Tuesday. Mrs. Nancy Hutchens is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will Adams, at Monett who is sick with inflammatory rheumatism. Homer Packwood, the eighteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Packwood, west of Exeter, died Saturday. [Click here to read] A. J. Weaver and a fine team of black horses were drowned in the James River near Galena Sunday. [Click here to read] Clarence Bowen, the assailant of little Cora May, was brought into circuit court Thursday. [Click here to read] Licensed to Wed:
A. A. Pendergraft, 19, Seligman & Dessie M. Kern, 15, Seligman Chas. A. Maher, Monett & Leslie E. Haeflinger, Monett Warren W. Beaty, 28, Monett & Vern Lewis, 24, Monett |
May 4, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Hazel Dell News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Bridgman and Uncle Johnny Williams. Hazel Dell News: Little Mabel May, three year old daughter of Harry May, died Saturday night April 20th, and was buried at Antioch Sunday. Seligman News: Miss Laura Roller has closed a successful eight months term of school in the Butler Creek district. The directors hired her for another term of eight months to begin in July. Cross Hollows News: Born to Robert Patton and wife another plow boy, April 25th. McDowell News: Mrs. Geo. Finn accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Bowan to Kansa City, the 24th. Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Widders, a boy, April 25. Purdy News: Friday, April 28, closed a very successful two months school at this place, which was taught by W. P. Smith. The morning was devoted to regular class work. The classes were conducted in a manner that gave great credit to the teacher. About noon the patrons of the district began to gather in which will filled baskets. At noon a bounteous dinner was served which all enjoyed very much. Afternoon a short program was rendered after which the patrons and children were most generously treated to candy by the teacher, Mr. Smith. He is a teacher of ability and has taught a good school. The best wishes all are with Mrs. Smith wherever he may go. Clark News: Clark School district voted to supplant the "old cistern" by having a well drilled which will be completed by September. Clark News: Mr. Freeze is employed to teach our school at $60. per month. Clark News: Born to Ira Overton and wife on April 29th, a son. Elisha Fly and Jessie Haynes were united in marriage Sunday, April 30, John Pennell officiating. A few special friends were present: Mrs. John Pennell and daughter, Orvel, Miss Bertha Bolton of Carthage, Mr. and Mrs. Ceil Ozburn and Eldon Pennell. Mrs. Fly is a daughter of Wm. Hayes of Aurora. Mr. Fly is a son of Rev. C. A. Fly of Verona, r. f. d. The couple is well known in the northern part of the county and are highly respected and enjoy the confidence of all who knew them. We extend them hearty congregations for a happy and successful life. Frank Wilson, commonly known as "Bosco" plead guilty Monday to a charge of petit larceny and was given twenty days in jail by justice, J. S. Plattenburg. Frank was charged with stealing an ax from Richard Dunn, south of town. J. C. Skelton of Eagle Rock were in Cassville, Monday. From here they went to Monett to visit relatives this week. Judge P. B. O'Dwyer was called to perform his first marriage ceremony Monday. The ceremony was performed at the recorder's office. Recorder Hudson and deputy O. P. Brite accused the judge of being quite nervous during the ceremony. Floyd Brattin and Chas Bates had an alternation at Exeter, Tuesday. It is said a knife was used in the affray. Homer Marbut, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Marbut, who recently joined the army, is stationed at Goat Island near San Francisco, Cal. He writes his parents that he is well pleased with the army so far. R. L. Stubblefield southwest of town went to Marionville, Saturday to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Malissa Taylor, who died Thursday. Mrs. Taylor was a sister of Elijah and King Stubblefield, deceased, well known citizens of this county. Washburn News: The remains of Calvin Dudley formerly of Washburn were brought to this place last night and will be buried Tuesday. Mr. Dudley and family moved near Bentonville, Ark., about a year ago. He had been in failing health for several years. He leaves a wife and five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. [Research Note: Calvin F. Dudley was the father of Gertie Dudley and he was married to Mary Elizabeth Tilda Jane Hadley, Oct 21, 1877 in Barry County. He died May 1, 1911.] Licensed to Wed:
J. F. Parrish, 35, Bolivar & Flossie Williams, 23, Bolivar Wm McMinn, 27, Jenkins & Lucy Bennett, 27, Purdy Harold S. Hughes, 25, Monett & Flossye M. Halterman, 23, Monett Elisha A. Fly, 23, Verona & Jessie Haynes, 21, Aurora Samuel F. Holt, Cassville & Sallie Stansberry, 16, Cassville James W. Goddard, 22, Madry & Alta V. Brooks, 19, Purdy Herman S. Cartwright, 25, Exeter & Ova Brattin, 19, Exeter Walter L. Oden, 30, Rogers & Bertha E. Landers, 21, Rogers Perry E. Keithley, 31, Monett & Isabell A. Scott, 20, Monett Chester E. Collins, 22, Purdy & Ada Channel, 17 Cassville L. D. Patton, 22, Wheaton & Elma Nicely, 17, Purdy Finance C. Prewitt, 23, Exeter & Addie Packwood, 23, Exeter Jake Faulkner, 24, Mineral Springs & Ida Ogle, 18, Mineral Springs |
May 11, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Eagle Rock News: Rev. Chappel of Mano filled his regular appointment last Sunday. Pioneer News: Mrs. Burl Evans is not improving as rapidly as her many friends would wish. Her daughter Mrs. Martin of Cassville is with her. Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray, May 8, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ferguson received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of Mrs. Ferguson's niece Miss Jossie Brown of Springfield. Gaddis News: We are sorry to hear of the death of G. W. McDougal. The death angle called him away the 27th at 4:25 o'clock. The bereaved have our sympathy. He leaves a wife and 2 daughters, 1 son and 1 step-son, 1 step-daughter, and a host of friends. Washburn News: The year old child of John Cargile died Saturday and was buried Sunday afternoon in the Cargile Cemetery, south of town. The twin brother is quite sick at this writing. Leann News: John Hall, age 53 years, died May 2, at his home, one mile west of Leann of pneumonia fever. He leaves a wife and five children, two brothers and sisters which were present around his death bed. The remains were laid away in the Aurora Cemetery. His many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved. Washburn News: Willie Huffman, the boy preacher, of Ionia, Iowa, delivered two very interesting sermons here Sunday and Monday evening for a boy of his age. Exeter News: Mose Brattin of Carterville is visiting his mother, Mrs. Quincy Brattin, this week. Seligman News: R. Cheney and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten pound daughter. Seligman News: Word was received Saturday morning that J. W. Baker was seriously injured by carpenter Jones at Higdon, Ark. It seems Jones refused to pay back what Mr. Baker had overpaid him and he drew a knife cutting Baker in the side and hand. Baker was taken to Heber. Jones was caught at Edgemont and being held until it is seen how Mr. Baker's injuries turn out. Mrs. Baker went to her husband's bedside on the first train. All sympathize with the family in this trouble and all hope for his speedy recovery. Mrs. R. S. Wilks died suddenly at her home in Verona, Tuesday morning. She had been in her usual health and going about her household duties. She suddenly dropped dead, her husband, Major R. S. Wilks being the only person present at the time and life was extinct when he reached the body. She was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Lawrence County for many years. Deceased has been a member of the Christian Church for many years and was highly respected by all. Funeral Services were conducted Thursday morning at 10 O'clock and her remains laid to rest in Spring River Cemetery. Aurora Herald. Mrs. Wilks was an aunt of W. A. Wilks of Cassville. John Banks, a prominent citizen of Ash township, died at his home, west of Seligman, Sunday evening, May 8. Although his health had not been good for sometime yet his death was sudden as he was not taken seriously ill but a short time fore death came. He leaves a widow and five children, two of who are at home. John Banks, was about sixty-five years of age. He served as a soldier for four years during the Civil War. For years he has lived in Ash township and has been intimately connected with the affairs which have made the history of the southern part of this county. He at one time was Justice of the Peace of this township and has since been generally known as Squire Banks. He was a member of the Christian church and was wherever known spoken of highly as a good citizen. Obituary: James E. Bridgman who departed this life Sunday, April 30, 1911, at his home near Exeter, was born in Campbell County, Tenn., March 25, 1844, being at death 67 years, 1 month and 5 days old. When a boy he moved with his parents to Georgia where he grew to manhood. He was married to Syntha Barron in 1867, June 7. several years later he and family moved to Vernon County, this state, where they lived until about twenty-five years ago at which time they moved to the farm near Exeter. To Mr. and Mrs. Bridgman were born nine children, five of who are now living: Mrs. Emma Eden, wife of Grant Eden of Liberty township, Miss Arra, John, Miss Jennie and Ed, who with the exception of John are yet at home. He was a soldier in the federal army during the war of the rebellion, serving for two years in Company B 9th Tenn. Cav. He enlisted in 1863 and did service unto the close of the war. James Bridgman was a quite conservative man of excellent habits and fares? of character. He was at the head of an excellent family of children who were a blessing to him during his declining years. As a father, husband, neighbor and a citizen he fulfilled the important duties of life and will reap his reward by Him who judges with impartiality. |
May 18, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
The preliminary trial of Clay Stubblefield [Click here to read] Probate Court Proceedings [Click here to read] Mrs. H. T. Montgomery and little son are visiting Mrs. Montgomery's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Stacey, at Afton, Okla., this week. Wm. M. Martin died Friday at his home near Cross Hollows. [Click here to read] E. M. Hutchens left Tuesday morning for Clarksville, Ark., where he went to be at the bedside of his brother, Alexander Hutchens, who is dangerously ill. Mr. Hutchens was on No. 5 when it went in the ditch near Garfield, Ark., and we understand that he escaped any serous injury. Golden News: Mrs. Nannie Law has gone to the strawberry fields. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mary, also Mrs. Peterson and Mabel Fredrick. Shell Knob News: Wm. Henson of Grove, Okla., was visiting his sister, Mrs. Annie Brock, last week. Shell Knob News: Miss Ethel Dodson returned last week from Reeds, Jasper County, where she has been teaching the past year, her sister, Miss Katie, has the primary room at the Knob for this year. Washburn News: C. G. Henbest and family of Seligman visited his parents, Ed Henbest and family Sunday. Washburn News: Walter Woodruff is visiting his brother, Ed, and family of Springfield. Mano News: A. L. Towler, who was hurt in a runaway some time ago, is on the road to recovery. E. C. Taylor, DENTIST, office over Post Office, Cassville, MO. W. A. Boucher of Purdy [Click here to read] Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hailey left Sunday. [Click here to read] Cowherd has the largest berry patch in the county. He wants you to pick for him. Oldest house in Cassville [Click here to read] L. E. Meador has been re-elected principal of the Marshall High school at an increase in salary from $1000 to $1200. C. A. Carlin and son, Roscoe, of near Monett and Mrs. Edna Wormington of near Purdy, were in Cassville, Saturday attending the rural graduation exercises. Exeter News: Mrs. Frank Haddock has been sick for several days. Licensed to Wed:
S. A. Bertallotti, 34, Monett & Frances Roetta, 34, Monett Vern Kirk, Stella & Mary Randall, Stella C. O. Taggert, Eagle Rock & Mabel Elimore, Eagle Rock |
May 25, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Gunter News: John Lewis has retuned home from Oklahoma. Gunter News: Uncle Jeff Depriest departed this life May 12th, 1911. Aged 67 years. He had been ailing for some time. He will be missed by his bereaved family, for they knew him as a loving husband and father. He leaves an invalid wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn his death. But their loss is Heaven's gain. To the bereaved one we extend our heartfelt sympathy in their dark hours of grief. Purdy News: A new telephone line is being built into Purdy from the German settlement north and west. Purdy News: Mrs. Casper Schad died at the home of her father Jacob Storck of Purdy about 1 am Sunday. She leaves a husband and seven children. Interment took place a the German Cemetery. Lone Elm News: Mrs. M. Bruce has been to visit her son-in-law Mr. Wheeler of near Joplin. Oak Ridge News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Craig, May 20, a big boy, mother and babe doing well. Milwaukee News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Caywood a daughter last week. The two year old son, of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Davis of Joplin died Saturday. The body was brought to Cassville Sunday and taken to Mano where funeral services were held. Burial was made in the Mano Cemetery near where the family used to live. Mrs. H. S. Montgomery visited her brother Will Keller and sister Mrs. Jennie Reed at Neosho last week. George Cornell of near Eagle Rock lost fifty dollars in money when on his way to Cassville Friday. He said the money was lost on the last few mils of his trip. Lumber for sale or trade for stock, also full blood Duroc jersey pigs for sale or exchange for other stock. S. O. Willard, five miles east of Cassville. |
June 1, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Washburn News: Lee Saxe and sister, Dorothy, of Monett are visiting their uncle Lee Black and wife for a few days. Washburn News: J. H. Mooney and wife, Chas Campbell and wife, Grover Journey and sister, Alyer, enjoyed a fishing trip on Sugar Creek Friday. Washburn News: Ola Raines and Lulah Hopkins who have been to Purdy picking berries returned home Friday night. Dollie Paul and Clara Williams who have been to the same place returned Saturday. Lydia and Stella Burnett, Clara Longley and Ma__? Heffley who have been at Monett picking berries returned Saturday. Berries were no good on account of the dry weather. Washburn News: Jim Raines had family were called to Mr. Thompson's Saturday on account of the sickness of Clara Thompson's child. The child died Sunday night and will be buried a the Washburn Prairie cemetery today [Monday]. Washburn News: Jeff Barnes of near Seligman arrived here Saturday evening from Colorado where he went to bring his mother-in-law Mrs. Call back to her old home. He was accompanied by Roscoe Call and sister Ada. Mrs. Call died Sunday night and was buried Monday afternoon in the Call cemetery, south of town. Eagle Rock News: Bertha Jones about 30 years of age died at her mother's Mrs. I. D. Keith's on the 26th and was laid to rest in the Whittington Cemetery the 26. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. She had been sick for about six months with lung trouble. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Eagle Rock News: Aunt Cyntha Smith has been visiting her brother, Wm. Tucker, of Owl Creek this week. Purdy News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Moore south of town an heir whose name is James Albert Moore, mother and babe doing nicely and Steph is stepping high. Golden News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Jacky Edmonson, he lived at Grandview, Ark. He is a brother of Brock Edmonson of near Grandview. Shell Knob News: Mrs. Myrtle Owens died of consumption last week. Shell Knob News: T. N. McDonald found his runaway mules near Cassville. He says they were fleeting from ticks. Mrs. William Jones died Thursday at her home near Roaring River Spring of tuberculosis, age about thirty years. Funeral services were held Friday Conducted by Rev. J. G. Elkins of this city and the body laid to rest in the Whittington Cemetery on Roaring River. A husband and three children are left in the family. Mrs. S. E. Wallen of Vinita, Oklahoma, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brown, and brother A. L. Brown and family. Luther Brown of Purdy visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brown and brother, A. L. Brown and family, Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown on Flat Creek, northeast of town, a daughter. Little Allen Bright came in from Texas Thursday to visit his grandfather, Thos. M. Allen. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Claud Frost, Tuesday May 30, a son. Obituary - Mrs. Missouri Elizabeth Bagby died May 14, 1911, at her home in Aurora, age 37 years and 5 days. She was the daughter of A.G. and Nancy Copple and had lived most of her life near Forest Grove. She made a profession of religion in early life and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Mineral Springs. She leaves a mother, three sisters, one brother, a husband and four children. The remains were laid to rest at Mineral Springs cemetery on May 15 beside her father. The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. A FRIEND Licensed to Wed:
Omer Linn, 20, Purdy & Sarah Mitchell, 20, Purdy Artie Casbey, 22, Purdy & Bessie Hudson, 16, Butterfield M. J. Harris, 21, Washburn & Bessie A. Walden, 16, Washburn J. N. Pendergraft, 25, Garfield & Emma A. Braunm, 20, Washburn Harrison Perkings, 22, Purdy & Flossie M. Bowman, 17, Purdy Anthony Fenski, 26, Newton Co. & Anna Jasumbeck, 19, Newton Co. Joseph M. Temple, Springfield & Mrs. Addie Bouldin, Purdy |
June 8, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Claud Stubblefield of Mano is attending her sister, Kitt Varner, who is still very sick. Washburn Prairie News: Miss Dollie Paul returned to her home at Bola D Arc, MO, Thursday after an extended visit with relatives. Exeter News: Mrs. John May is dangerously ill at present. Munsey News: One of George Reed's mares got badly cut on the wire one day last week. King's Prairie News: Garland Dummit left Sunday morning to Fairland, Okla., to attend the normal. King's Prairie News: Words can not express our sympathy to the family of Mane McKinney in the death of their loving wife and mother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be badly missed in the neighborhood. Killed by Lighting: The shower of rain that brought so much gladness to many homes this morning brought sorrow to one home in this community. Early this morning Mrs. McKinney, wife of M. L. McKinney living about eight miles east of Monett, near Verona, was struck by a bolt of lighting and instantly killed. Mrs. McKinney with some of her family was in the garden picking berries when the sudden electric flash struck her to earth. No other member of the family was injured. Many friends in Monett were shocked at the news of the sudden death of Mrs. McKinney as she was well known and well liked here, and the family have the sympathy of all in their sadness and bereavement. She leaves a family of twelve children, all living. Two daughters Mrs. George Brown and Miss Julia McKinney live in this city. Monett Star, May 31. Seligman News: The mother of Mrs. Jeff Barnes was brought home from Colorado last week where she had gone for the benefit of her health, she died a few days after at her daughter's home of consumption. Washburn News: James Goddard and wife drove over from Madry Tuesday to visit her grandparents, Arch Roller and family, returning Wednesday. A. B. Downs died at his home in Monett Wednesday of last week of consumption. Mr. Downs was for several years the efficient deputy postmaster at Monett, resigning some time ago on account of ill health. He was one of Monett's popular citizens. Bert Addington, who has been away for seven years is visiting his daughters. |
June 15, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Washburn News: Uncle Tom Frost, age about 87 years died at the home of Tom Hickey, his nephew, Saturday night of old age. The funeral services were conducted by Mr. Stephens Sunday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Washburn News: J. A. Pease has a fine jersey cow that is very sick, cause from the extreme heat. Seligman News: Mr. Winters died on Saturday, was laid to rest on Sunday. He was an old soldier, was almost 78 years of age. He leaves a wife, daughter and three grandchildren to mourn his death. Butterfield News: Mrs. Henry Hadley is at Exeter attending her mother, Mrs. James, who is seriously sick. Fields News: L. Plummer is going to buy a binder to harvest with in this part. Pleasant Ridge News: Alva Hayes lost a fine sow, Saturday. Washburn Prairie News: Thomas Frost, age 87 years was buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Sunday evening. Purdy News: Miss Alice Russell, daughter of A. J. Russell living south of town has typhoid fever but is doing nicely. Flat Creek News: Cal Carney has a very sick baby. Butler Hollow News: We learn that Mr. Winters died at his home in Seligman, Saturday morning. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. Butler Hollow News: John Goins came in to his father's A. B. Goins, Sunday. Mrs. L. F. Jones received a sad message Monday morning informing her of the death of a sister, Mrs. Ferguson, wife of Dr. J. N. Ferguson of Sedalia. Mrs. Jones had been visiting her sister, having left her home Friday. She was at that time sick but not thought to be seriously ill. Mrs. Jones came to Monett Sunday morning where she met her sister, Mrs. E. F. Scott of Amarillo, Tex., who was coming to Cassville for a visit. Monday evening they left for Sedalia. Mrs. Ferguson's funeral was held Wednesday in order that the sisters might be present. The residence occupied by the family of A. D. Alsup of Monett and also a residence on an adjoining lot were burned Friday morning. The household goods of Alsup's were saved. Both residence were insured. Mrs. Alsup is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Murphy north of Cassville. Mrs. Jennie Graham, wife of will Graham of Fayetteville, Ark., died Thursday, June 8, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Browning, in Exeter following a long illness of kidney trouble. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graham formerly lived at Exeter. A husband and one small child are are left of the family, which is now robbed of the love and tender care which the wife and mother alone could give. The funeral services were held Friday and Interment made in the Exeter Cemetery. The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Will Adams of Monett, died Monday. The body was brought to Cassville Tuesday for burial. T. S. Frost and Chas. Ray attended the funeral of Thomas Frost at Washburn Prairie Sunday. Benton Robbins has been on the sick list this week. F. A. Meador went to Washington, MO, Tuesday. R. G. Salyer went to Chelsea, Okla., Wednesday morning. Jack Hisey will soon commence the erection of a photo gallery at his residence in this city where he will again engage, in the photographic work. Card of Thanks: We, Mona Alsbrooks, wife and J. M. and M. L. Caldwell, father and mother-law of G. W. Alsbrooks do hold in grateful remembrance, the kindness of our many friends and neighbors of Jenkins and vicinity and extend our heartfelt thanks to them for their work and care in the sickness and death of our beloved husband and son-in-law. Mona Alsbrooks, J. M. and L. O. Caldwell Thomas Frost Dead: Thomas Frost died Saturday at the home of his nephew, Thomas Hickey, north of Washburn. He was one of the county's oldest citizen, being at the death in his 88th year. For more than thirty-five years he had been a citizen of this county, living in the Seligman and Washburn localities. During the past several years he made his home with his nephew, Thos. Hickey, who looked after "Uncle Thomas" as he was familiarly called by most all his numerous acquaintances, as if he had been his father. He was a brother of Winter Frost of Oklahoma City, ex-clerk of the circuit court of this county. He was two other brothers yet living Snow and Young Frost. T. S. Frost of this city was a nephew. Funeral services were held Sunday and the body buried at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Licensed to Wed:
James Mackey, 26, Purdy & Ella Terry, 25, Purdy Homer D. Hall, 20, Cassville & Nora Ennis, 20, Mineral Springs |
June 22, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Forest Grove News: Sam Hall and wife visited Mrs. Hall's parents, L. D. Ennes Sunday. Forest Grove News: Rev. Ennes was called near Purdy Monday to the funeral of Uncle P. Henderson. Lone Elm News: Born to Collie Hankins an wife a boy, the 7th of June. Lone Elm News: Walsh Alsbrooks of Jenkins departed this life June the 7th. He leaves a wife and other relative to mourn his loss. His many friends sympathize with bereaved ones. Fields News: The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patton was buried at Oak Ridge Friday of last week. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy. Eagle Rock News: Albert Farwelll left last week to visit his brother, Ezra who is sick at McCallister [McAllister], Oklahoma. New Salem News: C. E. Weeks and family are on the ranch this summer. Cross Hollows News: Born to Collie Hankins and wife, a boy, the 7th of June. Clio News: James Bailie is in very poor health. We hope for his speedy recovery. Clio News: John Bailie and wife have a fine little girl. Washburn News: Mrs. E. Morgan of Syracuse, Kans., was called the bedside of her brother, Jim Gobel, who has been sick with typhoid. He is improving. Butterfield News: Mrs. T. W. Wade and daughter, Mrs. Arthur Moses, of Springfield visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Thos. Ferguson, from Saturday until Tuesday. Butterfield News: Tuesday of last week three tramps broke into Albert Hadley's residence and took his watch and other articles. They wrote on a piece of plank that they were hungry and out of work. Mr. Hadley returning home late Wednesday did not discover the robbery in time to get trace of the robbers until they ____ ___ ____. Butterfield News: S. F. Whittington and son, Monroe, stated Friday night for a few days visit with relatives near Garfield, Ark. Butterfield News: We were sorry to hear of the death on the first of Uncle Geo. McComas who went to Canada last winter. Butterfield News: Mrs. DePriest died Saturday night. Funeral services at Mt. Pleasant Sunday p.m. conducted by rev. Combs. Died: Friday morning, June 18th, John Hart and was buried Saturday at the Carterville Cemetery. It is sad when we think of the old fellow having to leave us. But yet we all know he was prepared for the great beyond. And then when we think of the snows of those 03 odd winters we do not wonder at his being called on to go. We all hated to hear of the death of such a fine old man as "Uncle John" was, but yet we know our Heavenly father doeth all things well. Uncle John was a good neighbor and devoted father. He was loved by those all who knew him and we will surely miss him. He leaves a widow and six children behind to mourn his loss. Three daughters, two of who are living near Pioneer, Jane Whittington, wife of Ed Whittington, deceased, and Mrs. Henry Banks. The other daughter, Mrs. Ida Newcomb lives in Carterville, with her mother and the three sons all live in Carterville. It was nice for father to have them all near him in the last moments. May God comfort the bereaved ones, most especially the darling boy of home who stood by his father so long and mother and dear daughter who had to go home and father not there. We want to extend out heartfelt sympathy in this their greatest affliction. A friend. Percy F. Swindle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Swindle of Wheaton, was awarded at the commencement exercises of the University of Missouri, a scholarship in experimental psychology. This honor came for proficiency in that subject. He is reported to be making a most excellent record for scholarship and research work. A similar scholarship was open to him at Cornell University, New York. He preferred to remain at the University of Missouri. James McCollen was in Cassville Monday. He recently graduated from the law school at Columbia. He has decided to locate in Springfield. Robert Anderson was at Oregano visiting his son, Hunter, the latter part of last week. Mrs. Mattie Rooks of Stillwater, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Claude Frost. James Mooney one of Washburn's business men, was in Cassville Tuesday transacting business. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Emory Smith of Monett, Saturday, June 17, an eight pound boy. Elder R. S. Donnell of near Memphis, Tenn., and family arrived Tuesday and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Brown, north of town. Mr. Donnell and Mr. Brown are brothers-in-law. Mr. Donnell has sold his home in Tennessee and is looking for a home in this locality. Milt Abernathy has returned from a trip to California. Licensed to Wed:
Henry E. Maloney, 18, Eagle Rock & Anna A. Carroll, 17, Eagle Rock A. S. Bradford, 60, Monett & Manda E. Kirkpatrick, 61, Chanute J. R. Linebarger, 21, Purdy & Flossie Sapp, 19, Exeter John Hagedorn, 30, Pierce City & Lena Ruskoski, 23, Monett Harry L. McMillian, 22, Monett & Sarah J. Houchin, 14, Monett Harry L. Montgomery, 24, Cassville, & Alver Lee Journey, 24, Washburn George W. Carney, 27, Monett & Elsie B. Salwer, 29, Monett Fred J. Snizer, 22, Monett & Mabel Mills, 24, Monett |
June 29, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Northcutt, Wednesday, June 28, a son. Mrs. W. T. Bailey went to Wheaton, Wednesday to visit her brother, Albert Johnson. We are informed by W. W. Witt that Mrs. Ollie Daniels died about two weeks ago in New Mexico. Mrs. Daniels was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Witt who until a few years ago lived north of Cassville a few miles. New Site News: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Britt Goodnight who has been very ill is reported much better. King's Prairie News: Miss Ethel Reid leaves for St. Louis Tuesday with her aunt. McDowell News: Drilling for mineral has begun on the Hemphill land. The driller people contract it drill a 1000 feet, different settings for $700. Butterfield News: Thos. Ferguson and wife attended the funeral of Walter McNabb at Antioch Thursday. Fields News: Aunt Laura Fields died last Sunday and was buried Monday in the Russell graveyard. She had been an invalid a long time. Purdy News: Mrs. Swiger is doing quite about of repairing on her store building getting it ready for J. W. McCraw to occupy with is stock of drugs, he having rented his building or a rooming house and restaurant. Licensed to Wed:
C. L. Jones, Salt Lake City, Utah & Kathryn C. Hailey, Cassville G. M. Hall, 37, Washburn & Alice Collis, 27, Mountain McCallister, 18, Aurora & Ladoska Talley, 22, Aurora Samie Stockton, 23, Jenkins & Maude Patton, ?, Cassville Ottie Pendergraft, 21, Seligman & Alma Taylor, 18, Seligman J. A. Browning, 21, Exeter & Bertha Boles, 15, Cassville C. O. Brown, 28, Pioneer & Trifa McMillian, 20, Newtonia |
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