| 1912 Extractsfrom 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 11, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Miss Addah Longley closed a successful term of school in the Mendon district in Lawrence County last week and was re-employed for another term. This will make her three terms in the same district. ***
Miss Flossie Manley and Kennedy Heriford of Joplin were married in Joplin Sunday. Mrs. Heriford was born and reared in this city, which was her home until she graduated from Cassville High School. She then attended the Joplin Business College and after graduation accepted a position as stenographer of the Underwood Typewriter Co., in that city. She is a young lady of many attainments and her friends are number by her acquaintances. Mr. Heriford is an engineer on the Frisco and his home is in Joplin. ***
Mt. Grove News: We are sorry to hear of the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Clemens who died last Sunday night. It is sad to give up our friends and relatives but our loss is Heaven's gain. The family have our heartfelt sympathy. ***
Gunter News: William McPhail and Miss Laura Pennel of near McDowell drove over to Cassville and were married a few days ago. They are both well and favorably known, having been reared in this county. We predict for them a happy future. We extend congratulations. ***
Madry News: Mrs. Solomon of this vicinity who has been ill for some time died at her home near Madry. She was raised near here and was well known. Her death was regretted by all that knew her. ***
Butterfield News: Last Sunday evening at the hour of three o'clock occurred the wedding of Fred Ferguson and Sealie Steward at the bride's home. They are spending their honeymoon in Joplin. We wish them a long and happy life. ***
Butterfield News: Fred Coatney passed away at his home last Monday evening at 5 p.m., April the first, he had been ailing for some time, he was 19 years, 6 months, and 10 days old. He leaves father, mother, one brother, one sister and has gone on to meet six other brothers and sisters that have gone on before. We extend our sympathy with the loved ones that are left. ***
Oak Ridge News: Mrs. T. A. Payne who was called to Miami, Okla., by telegram March 28, by the sickness of her mother arrived too late to see her mother alive. She met the funeral possession about half a mile from the town. We extend sympathy. ***
Oak Ridge News: Friday the 29 of March Uncle Matt Sooter received a telephone message from Monett informing him of the death of his second son, Marion Sooter, Thursday night at that place of pneumonia, on account of the creek being up Uncle Matt could not go until Saturday morning. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy. ***
Obituary: Benjamin F. Walker was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Jan 20, 1831 and died at Cerro Gordo, Ill, April 2, 1912, 81 years, 2 months and 13 days. Mr. Walker was well known here as he had lived in Washburn and neighborhood until this winter since 1886. He was married to Maria Hickman, Feb 24, 1859. To this union were born nine children, one of which died in infancy and another several years ago. The surviving children are George of Burden, Kan., John of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. J. W. Wiley of Cerro Gordo, Ill., Mrs. J. R. Brittenham of Chicago, Ill, Margaret Walker of Pierson, Ill., Mrs. P. R. Moffatt and Mrs. J. H. McGlothin of Washburn, Mo. The wife died Jan 28, 1910. Besides these two sons and five daughters, the deceased left to mourn their loss thirty-one grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. N. J. Henderson of Washburn and a brother G. T. Walker of Mount Pulaska, Ill. He had lived a consistent Christian since 1853. The remains were brought from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wiley in Cerro Gordo, Ill., to the family residence in Washburn, April 4, where Rev. H. J. Hood conducted funeral services at 10 o'clock Thursday. The body was then deposited beside that of his wife at Washburn Prairie cemetery. Card of Thanks:
We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors who gave us their assistance in performing the last rites for our beloved father. May our heavenly father provide friends to comfort them to their hours of need as they have tried to comfort us. Mrs. J. W. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Moffat, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGlothin and Miss Margaret Walker. ***
Fallen Asleep: Emily Catherine Howerton, widow of the late Rufus Howerton, at the home 3 miles east of Wheaton, Mo., departed this life after an illness of 5 days, from a stroke of paralysis, aided by old age. "Aunt Cath", as she was familiarly known in this part of the country, was an old pioneer settler here on Shoal Creek having lived here since childhood, the daughter of Asher P. Fly. She was born in Tennessee, May 5, 1830 and died April 6, 1912, being 81 years 11 months, and 1 day old. She was united in marriage with Rufus Howerton, September 17, 1850 and is the mother of 10 children, 7 boys and 3 girls, two of whom have preceded her to the world beyond, Columbus Howerton and Columbia A. Hackwith, the living are: G. J. Howerton of Granby, W. M. Howerton of Round Rock, Texas, Samantha Landsdown, Sarah Rogers, J. A., Charter, Charles, and Leonidas Howerton of this vicinity. She leaves 2 brothers, 3 sisters and about 33 grand children to mourn her loss, but should not sorrow as those who have no hope for she leaves the comforting testimony behind. Her last word was "I am going home" (to her daughter) and calmly and peacefully fell asleep and passed away without a struggle. She had lived a religious life since the year of 1840 having joined the M. E. Church in the year but of late years had held to the Church of God. The funeral services were held in the school house at Corsicana, conducted by Rev. Mark Combs after which the remains were laid to rest in the Corsicana Cemetery to await the judgment day. All the children were present at the funeral except W. N. of Texas. |
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