| 1913 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 |
Cassville Republican, Thursday, Weekly Paper, May 22, 1913
Terrible Accident:
A terrible accident happened Friday evening when the eight months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bradley was killed in a run-away south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley were returning from Monett to their home six miles south of town, driving a mule to a buggy. The mule became frightened at an automobile soon after leaving town, and a little further on they were passed by a boy on a bicycle. The animal being already excited started to run. Mrs. Bradley became very much frighten and started to jump from the buggy. Her husband tried to keep her in but she finally jumped and was thrown, with the baby under the wheels. One wheel passed over the child's neck and it died almost instantly. Mrs. Bradley received a bad cut over the eye, was badly bruised about the face and suffered injuries about her side and back. They were taken to the home of J. H. Wormington, where they were cared for and Dr. A. Jones was called to dress the woman's injuries. They returned to their home that night and are grief stricken over the tragic death of the sweet little babe. Monett Times. Committed Suicide
Despondent over prolonged ill health, Chas. P. Rollan, who some years ago resided on the John Webb farm southwest of town but of late years had lived near Pea Ridge, Ark., committed suicide at his home near Saturday morning by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. Rollan was discovered committing the deed by his wife who immediately left the house to get assistance but on returning found her husband dead in the yard. Mr. Rollan had been afflicted for a number of yeas of kidney trouble. He grew melancholy and during the few days before his death, he seemed to become more in a gloomy state of mind. The deceased was 60 years of age and a brother of Mrs.. Thos. McClure, southwest of town. He was well known in the southern part of Barry County and in the vicinity of Pea Ridge. He was a member of the Baptist Church, was highly respected and his death will be mourned by all who knew him. The remains were laid to rest Sunday in the Twelve Corner Cemetery, near Pea Ridge. A very large number of friends and acquaintance were present to pay a tribute to the departed. ***
Mano News: Ephriam Hembrey, a well known citizen, died at his home near Mano, Friday morning, May 16, 1913, age about 80 years. He died very suddenly. He leaves a wife and 7 children and host of grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home. His remains were interred in the Hemphill Cemetery. ***
Floyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Skelton, of near Eagle Rock, was kicked by a horse, Wednesday evening of last week and got a bone of his left leg just above the ankle joint broken. ***
Ephriam Hembree died Thursday at his home near Mano of apoplexy, age 80 years. He took ill Wednesday night and on account of his advanced age he did not regain his strength and gradually weakened until death came Thursday morning. He had lived in the vicinity of Mano for a number of years and was a federal soldier in the Civil War. A wife and six children survive him. Funeral services were held Friday at his home and interment was made in the Mano Cemetery. ***
[Abstract[ At the state spelling contest held at Jefferson City last week there were fifty-nine constants from various counties of the state. With but few exception the words used in the contest were those of everyday use. The 200 words were written and the highest per cent of the list spelled correctly was 98 1/2, this honor went to Opal Mitchell of Texas County. Rae Berryhill from Washburn was this Barry County's constant. |
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