| 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 |
July 11, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Citizens Celebrate:
Crowds came in from all Parts of the County to Rejoice over their Victory
The report that the bond proposition had carried had reached the most distant parts of the county by Monday noon. Farmers were busy with their harvest and their plowing but in many places these tasks were put aside when then news of victory came and they at once started to the county seat to rejoice over the most complete victory the farmers of Barry County ever owned. At five o'clock a large number of citizens of Wheaton and community lead by the Wheaton band arrived. This was the first the people of Cassville knew that there was to be something doing in town that night. Until late in the evening citizens were coming from far and near and by eight o'clock the court house park was filled. The citizens of Cassville were completely surprised but a program was hastily made consisting of singing, of music by the Wheaton band and of extemporaneous speaking. Judge McNatt of Aurora, Silas McQueen of Wheaton, George Edgar of Monett, James Sapp and W. E. Hankins of Butterfield, G. W. Irby of Jenkins, R. A. Ellis of Ozark Township, George Hailey of Cato, O. D. Davis of Washburn, Judge O'Dwyer of Purdy, S. J. Salyer, A. L. Galloway, Rev. J. T. Brattin and J. S. Davis of Cassville, Wm. Houston and Fran Archibald of Purdy all made excellent talks. Each speaker was given all the time he wanted and nothing was said that would cast a reflection upon any town or any citizen of the county. Celebrations were held in several other places in the county. It is the greatest victory Barry County ever gained and the people are rejoicing as they have never before over the result of an election. R. L. Cares Killed:
The relatives and many friends of R. L. Cares were shocked to learn that he had been shot and killed at Grant, Okla. Cares was deputy sheriff and was attempting to arrest J. O. Sparks when Sparks killed him. The following letter from Charles Babb, postmaster of Grant gives some of the details of the killing. EDITOR - REPUBLICAN, I will give you a short sketch of the murder of R. L. Cares, J. O. Sparks age about 54 years shot and killed R. L. Cares about 2 o'clock the 5th of July in the R. S. Cozard Drug Store. Cares was an officer, deputy sheriff, Sparks was in the post office about five minutes before the shooting. I thought for a while it was going to be myself. I got my revolver and prepared for the trouble with him. Sparks if caught will be delt [dealt] with rough. Respectfully, Chas. Babb Mr. Cares parents and immediate relatives all live near Cassville. Just two weeks ago Mr. Cares was visiting in Barry County. He had been married one year ago the 21 of June. The relatives have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. ***
Thomas Tayne of Mineral Springs left Saturday evening for Clarksburg, VA., his native home for a few months stay with his brother whom he has not seen for forty years. ***
Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Brixey, July 4, a son. It lived only a short time. Burial was made Friday morning in the Oak Hill cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their relatives and many friends. ***
Walter Reams, son of George Reams, south of town, got his first three fingers on his right hand badly mashed, the middle one broken, by two cog wheels on a binder, while cutting wheat Thursday of last week. ***
Clearance Ivey and wife of Monett spent from Saturday to Tuesday in Cassville with Clearance's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ivey. ***
Mrs. Russell Painter of the state of Washington who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Painter of Wheaton and relatives for the past few days left here on Friday of last week for her home. ***
E. F. Starr of Flat Creek was transacting business in Cassville Friday. He has sold his stock of merchandise goods to R. B. Brogan who came to Flat Creek last spring from Kansas City. Mr. Starr will move soon to Seligman. ***
Benjamin O. Hagler died at the home of his uncle, J. A. Hagler, Wednesday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. His death was supposedly caused by ptomaine poisoning. He went to Pierce City Saturday night and ate ice cream, coca cola and other things. On Sunday he became violently ill and nothing could be done for his relief. The deceased was 21 years, 8 months, and 18 days old and had made his home since a child with his uncle, J. A. Hagler. He was employed at the freight office. A short funeral service was held at the Hagler home at 9 o'clock Friday morning by W. M. Wainright. Interment was made at Calton Cemetery.Monett Times Obituary:
Mrs. Ona Hogan of this community departed this life June 30th, 1912. She was born in Franklin County, Virginia, Jan 20th, 1826 being 86 at the time of her death. She was converted at the age of fifteen and lived a consistent Christian life until God seen fit to call her up higher. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a devoted mother. She leaves six children to mourn her departure, but we week not as those who have no hope for we have hopes of meeting her up yonder when there will be no sorrow, heartaches, sickness, or death. Only one child was present at the funeral, Mrs. Julia Roark. George Hogan in Illinois, John in Okla., Allie Roark and Harriett Nelson in Lawrence County and Mary Jones in Indiana. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Julia Roark near McDowell. We extend our greatest of sympathy to the bereaved family. ***
A deaf mute, son of John King, living on Flat Creek was killed Saturday of last week by a train at Columbia, where he was attending school. The remains were sent to his parents and burial was made in the Sparks Cemetery, July 1. ***
The infant son of Esq. John Pennell of Little Flat neighborhood swallowed several carpet tacks at Aurora July Fourth. the baby not yet a year old, got hold of the tacks while playing and the number he swallowed is not known. No harmful effects have so far devolved.Verona Advocate Obituary:
Roma King, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. King was killed Thursday evening at Columbia, by an engine striking him. He had started to town and had to walk on the track a short distance from where he boarded. Roma was 21 years, 6 months, and 4 days old at the time of his death. He was a deaf mute and was loved by all who knew him. He was working in the Hamilton Brown Shoe factory at Columbia. He was to be married July 4th to a deaf girl, Miss Cecilia Staats at Columbia. Miss Staats and Miss Ora Edwards and Roma's father accompanied his body home. His friends at Columbia sent many beautiful flowers. He was at home visiting just one week before this sad accident occurred. Mr. King's sisters, Mrs. Hattie Bell of Carthage and Mrs. King's two brothers, Spot and George Johnson, of Jasper City, were present at the funeral. Rev. G. G. Cottrell conducted the funeral services. Roma was a devoted son and brother. He leaves a father and mother, two sisters, three brothers and many friends to mourn his departure. ***
Mrs. Kate Griffith left for Miami, Okla., Sunday to be with her mother, Mrs. C. P. Pharis who is there for treatment. Mrs. Pharis is reported to be improving rapidly. ***
Charley Curry of near Eagle Rock was transacting business in Cassville Monday. ***
Wm. and Albert Farewell were among the number from a distance in Cassville Monday. ***
Jenkins News: Ernest Eubanks has been real sick as a result of a kick on the breast from a road plow. ***
Washburn News: Mrs. Ernest Montgomery and Miss Clara Montgomery called at S. D. Sparkman Sunday. ***
Washburn News: Jewell Burnett of Washburn is spending a few days with here uncle, Henry Weston and family. ***
Washburn News: Lester Sims of Horner spent Sunday with his cousins, Bryant and Mat Sparkman of this place. ***
Clark News: Maude Garrison of Muscogee, Okla., has been here visiting her sister, Mattie Rhea and others last week. ***
Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charley Holder, July 3, a girl. ***
Butterfield News: Mrs. Tom Ferguson was called to Republic Wednesday to attend the funeral of her little grandson. She then went to Springfield, Saturday, to attend the funeral of a nephew. ***
Mineral Springs News: Roy McClure stuck a rusty nail in his foot Saturday morning which made a very bad wound. ***
Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. Wm. Batesell died Monday after being sick several months. She leaves a husband and seven children and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved. ***
Cross Hollows News: We hear that Mr. Willard of Illinois has come back to Barry County to live. ***
Nubbin Ridge News: Ed Tate has been visiting in our vicinity for the past two weeks. ***
Cedar Bluff News: Floyd Miller who lives with Dock Willis shot himself accidentally last Saturday with a 22 caliber target in the right breast. They called in three doctors but failed to locate the bullet. His condition is quite serious. ***
Cedar Bluff News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Swaffar, July 4, a daughter. ***
Cedar Bluff News: Arthur Brown, a son of Will Brown fell from a horse Sunday and dislocated his arm. ***
Victory News: Glenn and Lewis Hedgecock have returned from Jasper County. ***
Union Valley News: Mrs. Fred Cole and children spent the later part of last week with her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Goostree, near Exeter. Licensed to Wed:
G. W. Patterson, 30, Springfield & Emma Stockton, 30, Bolivar George E. Skelton, 22, Seligman & Leslie S. Cornell, 22, Seligman Marshall E. Hughey, 21, Monett & Minnie Inman, 16, Monett E. B. Webb, 22, Monett & Otie Alexander, 24, Monett |
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