| 1912 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 |
Feb 29, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Suburban News: It is with great sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mr. Wm. Lindley residing on O. P. Johnson's farm, of pneumonia after an illness of about eight days, age 77 years. He was born in McLean County, Ill., in 1835 and professed faith in Christ when 18 years of age and lived a consistent Christian life ever after. He leaves a widow and nine children to mourn his death. He came to Missouri last April to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Miller, in hopes that his health might be benefited but death came to his relief after a great deal of suffering. Funeral services conducted by Rev. T. F. Kennedy, Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m., after which the remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery at Cassville. The bereaved family have our sympathy. ***
Died in California: G. G. James died of paralysis at Long Beach, Calif., Feb 4, 1912, was buried at Signal Hill Cemetery at Long Beach, Calif. Feb 6, [or 8?] 1912. The deceased was born at Kirksville, Mo., Dec 8, 1858. His parents were from Jamestown, Va. In 1861 he joined the Confederate army, enlisting with the MO. state Guard, in Co. A., Fifth Regiment and was in all of the engagements with Gen. Sterling Price throughout Missouri, also in the Battle at Pea Ridge, Ark. In May 1865 surrendered with the army at Shreveport, La. In 1876 he moved to Cassville, MO., there engaged in the mercantile business. After a few years he moved to Exeter, MO., engaging in the lumber business and fruit growing. He was one of the most prominent workers in the Horticulture Society of Barry Co., and in all other enterprises, for the rebuilding of the town, in which he lived, he was an active worker. He moved to Santa Ana, [Anna] Cal., in 1901, where he leaves a widow and five children, Wooldridge, James, Lester James of Maders, Cal., Lando James, Mrs. Viva Armstrong and Mrs. Lela Coulson of Santa Ana [Anna], Cal. The following letter was attached from a daughter of Mr. James, Mrs. J. E. Armstrong. Ed. Santa Ana, Cal. Feb 17, 1912. Editor, Cassville Republican: At the request of G. G. James, I am sending you a notice of his death, and I would be very much obliged to you if you would print the enclosed in your paper. He took sick the last of last October and was confined to his bed until about the first of December, during that time he often talked of his old home and friends of Barry County. He said, he would like for us to send a notice of his death to the Cassville Republication, when he died. He had a stroke of paralysis the 7th, of January which left his left arm and leg paralyzed and was unconscious most of the time until his death. Very Sincerely, Mrs. J. E. Armstrong, Santa Ana, Calif. 720 S. Sycamore. ***
School Grades: The following grades were made by the pupils in Miss Reid's room during he month of February. The average grade only is given. 5th Grade:
Nadine Robbins, 98; Gertrude Higganbothan, 97; Dale Salyer, 97; Lois Hutchens, 97; Lenora Sheperd, 97; Lloyd Wilhite, 96; Charletee Schliecker, 96; Clara Montgomery, 95; George Newman, 94; Remna Shepherd, 94; Mildred King, 91; George Baker, 90; Toni Thiele, 87; Lavern Bloomer, 86; Leo Hutchens, 85?. 4th Grade - (A)
Mae. Barcus, 96; Beatrice Henbest, 95; Berk Haney, 92; Myrtle Gibson, 92; Oscar Coleman, 92; Chester Elkins, 89. 4th Grace - (B)
Hunter Reed, 95; Dora Jordan, 95; Evert Hale, 95; Glenn Salyer, 93; Charles Schliecker, 93; Sammie Sherwood, 93; Raymond Bunnell, 91; John Bowers, 90; Sidney Parker, 90; Lester Kisler, 90; Steve Anderson, 88; John Hessee, 86; Loren Griffith, 86. ***
William Anderson of Monett has been dangerously ill with Bright's disease and stomach trouble. A message was received here Sunday evening stating that it was thought that he could not live through the night. ***
John Painter who has been at his uncle's, Wm. Painter in Newton County for the past few weeks has returned home. He states that his grandfather died at few weeks ago at the home of Wm. Painter. ***
Washburn News: Miss Emma Senter and Woods B. Thompson of Marshall were united in marriage at the home of the groom's parents on West Vest Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. Clarence Hodge officiating. We extend hearty congratulations to this happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will make their home at Hiawatha, Kan. Marshall Republican ***
Washburn News: T. P. Mooney, died at his home in Carthage Sunday, Feb. 19th, aged 80 years. Mr. Mooney was a resident of Washburn for many years and was respected by all who knew him. His remains were brought here Monday accompanied by his wife, daughter and kind friends and laid to rest in Washburn Prairie Cemetery Monday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the church by Rev. Welch of Exeter. |
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