| 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 |
July 3, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Hazel Dell News: Rolly and Roy Packwood will go to New Mexico soon. They have three-fourth section of land there. Hazel Dell News: Burley Packwood left last week for North Dakota. Hazel Dell News: Mr. and Mrs. James Moore of Purdy visited at the home of the latter's parents, J. A. Boucher and wife, one day last week. Stony Point News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brattin, Wednesday, June 15, a fine daughter. Stony Point News: Miss Zuma Weatherly visited her sister, Mrs. Homer Brattin, of Exeter last week. Stony Point News: Mrs. Grant Eden of Thomas Hollow spent the latter part of last with her mother, Mrs. James Bridgeman. Stony Point News: F. M. James, and wife, Will James and family, Mr. Easley and family and Mrs. James Bridgeman and daughter, Miss Artie spent Sunday, June 22 at the Roaring River Spring. Shady Grove News: W. H. Scott and wife of Webb City visited their son, Frank Scott and family Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Shady Grove News: Miss Mabel France of Altamont, Kan., and B. E. France of Hart, Mich., visited their aunt, Mrs. T. M. Bayless, and husband and Tuesday until Thursday evening of last week. Purdy News: Mrs. G. A. Mills of Peirce [Pierce] City spent the day Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Ellis. Also Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Parmley of Butterfield. Purdy News: Mr. and Mrs. James Rhea left last Thursday night for Greensburg, Kansas, on an extended visit to Mrs. Rhea's father, Rev. Pinkney Henderson. Purdy News: Edward A. King of Wentworth and Miss Bland Houston of this place were united in marriage last Wednesday, June 18, at Peirce [Pierce] City. The bride is a sister of Wm. Houston of this place. They will reside at Wentworth. Harold. Forest Grove News: Rev. Ennes preached the funeral of Robert Brandon's baby Wednesday of last week. Osa News: On Sunday, June 15, Mr. and Mrs. Harson Hemphill had visitors. [Click here to read] Osa News: Miss Hattie Bassett has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Minnie Johnson the past week. Independence News: Mr. and Mrs. N. Baldwin celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Tuesday, July 1st, in a most appropriate manner. We wish them many returns. Independence News: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Freeze visited Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Packwood. Independence News: Mrs. Maud Potts who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Fisk, returned to her work in Nebraska, Sunday evening. Gunter News: Sam Harris and wife and daughter, Mariah, and W. E. Wallace and family visited at Tom Harris's [Harris'] Sunday. Hailey News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ambers Henson, June 25, a girl. Hailey News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Thomas, Tuesday, June 24, a girl. Cross Hollows News: J. E. Widders and family stayed with his son, Noah, Friday night and picked huckleberries. Butterfield News: Mrs. Taylor passed away at her home at this place Monday. Her death was due to consumption. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. New Salem News: Miss Wanda Bennett was awarded the gold medal given at the speaking contest at Seligman, Friday night. Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Houston, Friday, June 20, a daughter. Washburn News: Mrs. J. L. Sage and children, Pauline and Russell of Chanute, Kan., are visiting he former's sister, Mrs. J. S. Amphlett, and family. Washburn News: G. M. Withers and family returned to their home near Monett Sunday. Mrs. Withers had been with her mother, Mrs. J. M. Stark, the past week. Washburn News: Mrs. T. J. Foster returned Friday night from Stanton, Ill. [Click here to read] Pioneer News: Miss Millie Privett of Seattle, Wash., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Stewart. Pioneer News: Evan Hutchens is on the sick list and Mrs. Jack Barker has been suffering with throat trouble. Pioneer News: Misses May and Mary Harper started Saturday for Clarksburg, West Va., Mary expects to stay and go to school at that place for a while. Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. Elbert Bolton visited her daughter, Mrs. Eldon Pennell, near McDowell, the last of last week and attended the Ministers and Deacons meeting at Fairview. Bethel News: J. D. Goodnight lost a fine red cow killed by lighting Sunday night, June 29. It was valued at $50. Bethel News: J. D. Goodnight and son, Maloy, were shopping in Monett Saturday. Bethel News: Mr. and Mrs. Will Ethridge of Monett visited Mrs. Ethridge's sister, Mrs. P. Marbut of this place Sunday. Bethel News: Mrs. Altha Goodnight of near Mount Grove has been visiting her mother, Mrs. England, of Carthage, the past week. Wheaton News: Ezra Cartwright is reported to be seriously ill at his father's home at present. Wheaton News: Matt Buxton who has been sick for sometime died at his home north of town, Wednesday night, June 25. Wheaton News: Andy Boyd, nine years old, was accidentally killed. [Click here to read] Wheaton News: Four prisoners from Newton County were taken to the penitentiary. [Click here to read] Seligman News: C. G. Henbest has added some improvements to his livery equipment. Shell Knob News: Mark Pray leaves this week for his home in North Dakota via Ohio where he has relatives. Big Springs News: Mr. and Mrs. Webb of Pea Ridge, Ark., visited their son, Ernest, and wife Sunday. Big Springs News: Hiram Still and Tom Summey attended a moving picture show near Rock Springs Sunday night. Big Springs News: Mrs. Sarah Arnhart visited her daughter Mrs. Bertha Barcus of Cassville, Sunday. Bellview News: Mrs. Homer Wilks of near Aurora is reported very sick. We hope for her speedy recovery. Aldon Tucker of Claremore, Okla., arrived Tuesday to visit his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Barcus. Sam Gillmore, merchant at Mano, was in Cassville Tuesday on business. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Freeze, Saturday, June 28, a daughter. Emory Freeman of Monett was released Wednesday from the county jail after serving a sentence of 30 days for indecency. John Kincannon died recently at his home near Anderson. [Click here to read] Mrs. Will Houston of Purdy visited her daughter, Mrs. James Trolinger, last week. The town of Pineville in McDonald County has been incorporated as a village. Dr. W. T. Bailey went to St Louis, Saturday night to visit Mrs. Bailey who has been there for some time taking treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hawk returned Tuesday from an extended visit with their daughter, Mrs. Will Dow, at Washington City. A. J. Clanton of Shell Knob went to Monett Tuesday night to attend the funeral of a grandson who died very suddenly Monday. Mrs. Ada Berry and children of Lincoln County, Oklahoma, arrived Wednesday for an extended visit with relatives near Shell Knob. Miss Ruth Hawkins came up from Claremore, Okla., Sunday to spent time with her father, Dr. A. S. Hawkins. She was recently operated on for appendicitis and has made a good recovery. Monett Times. Rev. P. St. Clair passed away at his home in Exeter. [Click here to read] Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Black did not make it to the funeral of Carl Stark because of an illness. [Click here to read] Porter Smith and Miss Emma Brown were married Saturday evening, June 28.[Click here to read] Mr. and Mrs. Sherdian Wells of Sapulpa, Okla., arrived Wednesday of last week to visit Mrs. Well's father, Elmer Shore, north of town. John Perryman of Barry County, has been captured in Billings, Montana. [Click here to read] Mrs. A. L. Payton, widow of the late J. S. Payton, and other of near Seligman were here Monday proving upon a homestead claim. A fifteen months old child of Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Kelley of Purdy fell from a window at their home Saturday and sustained a broken thigh and other injuries. The infant child of Mrs. Stella Polis, daughter, J. B. Hanes, died at Memphis, Tuesday of last week. The remains were brought here Thursday and interred in the Oak Hill Cemetery. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brandon of Mineral Springs died Tuesday night of last week after a short illness of cholera infantum. The Monett Star, owned and published by the Monett Star Publishing Co., has been sold to Hugh L. Moore of St. Louis. Mr. Moore is new publisher and editor of the paper. Mr. and Mrs. James Fogg, south of town, are the happy parents of a son, born Wednesday, June 24. J. F. McNallie, son of Dennis McNallie, the well known strawberry grower of near Sarcoxie, died last week at Sarcoxie from uremia poisoning. He was survived by a wife and one daughter. Mrs. Gladys Brooks is visiting her sister, Mrs. Manford Dummitt [Dummit], in Joplin. Mart Underwood, a rural mail carrier out Aurora, met instant death Tuesday morning. [Click here to read] Orville Jr. and Misses Ida and Lela Abernathy are visiting their grandparents. [Click here to read] |
July 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Bethel News: Tim Todd and wife and little daughter, Pauline, attended church at this place and took dinner with Jake Marbut. Shady Grove News: Sanford Sooter of Butterfield died Sunday morning and was buried at Mt. Pleasant Sunday evening. Funeral services were conducted by J. W. Ennis. The relatives have the sympathy of all the community. Shady Grove News: Anna, the wife of Walter Ray, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Griggs, last Saturday at Springdale, Ark., after a lingering illness. She was brought to Butterfield Sunday and interment was made in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Eld. C. M. Smith of Exeter conducted the funeral services. Walter has the sympathy of the entire community to his bereavement. Shady Grove News: Willie Freeze made his first trip out last week with his medicine wagon. He says he has learned already when he drives up to the homes of his friends not to wait for an invitation to get out and come in. But he just comes right in and acts so friendly that one would think he had always loved you. And he is beginning to talk like a man that had some experience. Washburn News: Mrs. Summey of Seligman came Tuesday to see her daughter, Mrs. T. Lytle, who has been quite sick. Washburn News: Rev. Uvalde Daugherty of Berryville, Ark., visited his uncle, J. M. Stark, and family Wednesday of last week. Washburn News: Mrs. Dave Wilson and sons, Ray and Walter of Caddo, Okla., are visiting the former's parents, A. Woodruff and family. Mano News: E. B. Homan and wife visited Floyd Easley and wife, Sunday. Oak Ridge News: Died at the home of her brother, Mack Black, Miss Eliza Ann Black, aged about 54 years. She has had rheumatism for about 14 years and for the past nine years had not walked a step. For the last five years she has not been able to move a finger. Think of that you who are able to go when and where you will. She was very patient considering her suffering. While death was a relief and blessing to her, yet to those who cared for her she will be missed. Clark News: Clyde Black has been very sick with typhoid fever since the 12th of June. Dr. Kelley and F. A. Archibald of Purdy are attending him. His condition is considered serious. McDowell News: Aaron Long and wife of Galena, Kansas, also visiting their daughter, Mrs. Will Hemphill, and their many friends and neighbors around McDowell. We are certainly glad to have them visit with us again. McDowell News: Will Dyer served ice cream and pop at his home Saturday evening in honor of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Long. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hemphill and son, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and family. The evening was spent very pleasantly. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. James Weston and son, Steve, of near Butterfield visited his brother, Henry Weston, and family of this place, Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: Dr. John Sparkman of Springdale, Ark., spent Saturday and Saturday night with his parents, M. B. Sparkman and wife, at this place. Washburn Prairie News: Miss Electa Miller is spending a week or two with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barcus of Rock Springs. Washburn Prairie News: Miss Jennie Montgomery of Cassville has been visiting her cousin, Miss Aliene Sparkman. Washburn Prairie News: Ye Scribe wishes to announce the wedding of Mr. Roger Matthews of Monett to Miss Addah Longley of this place which occurred on Wednesday evening June 18, 1913, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Geo. Qualls in Monett. They have kept their marriage a secret until now, just to play a joke on their many friends. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Matthews and is a splendid young man. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Longley and is one of our successful young school teachers. They both have many friends who wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life. They will go from here today (Monday) to his home northwest of Monett to make their future home. Arnhart News: Ed Justice, L. W. Bowman and wife of Phelps visited Mrs. Siegel Bowman from Friday until Monday. Golden News: Miss Mamie Whittington has been on the sick list. Flat Creek News: Mrs. Francis Moore and children are spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Alice Foster and family. Eagle Rock News: Our road overseer, Uncle Rance Haddock, commenced working the road at the head of the river. Eagle Rock News: Mr. Edwards of Monett is running the mill for R. W. Whittington. Eagle Rock News: Mr. and Mrs. Kiper of Maple, Ark., was called to the bedside of Mrs. Kiper's sister, Mrs. Lawrence. They stayed from Thursday till Sunday. Big Springs News: Jim Forgery and wife, South of Seligman visited their daughter, Mrs. T. H. Barnes, Sunday. Big Springs News: B. P. Mitchell and family spent the Fourth at Eureka Springs and visited Mrs. Mitchell's sister, Mrs. Mary Collier, until Sunday evening. T. J. Newman and Mrs. H. G. McManus of St. Paul, Minn., are visiting their brother, Dr. S. A. Newman and family. Mrs. McManus arrived today (Thursday) Judge H. C. Timmonds, a well known Missouri jurist of Kansas City but formerly of Lamar, died Friday at Kansas City after two months illness, age 60 years. He was formerly prosecuting attorney, judge of the circuit court of Barton County. Twice he was an successful candidate for the Missouri Supreme court. H. P. Sons returned Sunday in company with his granddaughter Helen Houston, from a week's visit in Kansas City with his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Houston We were in error last week when we stated that Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Black's late arrival at St. Louis last week did not permit them to go father than St. Louis on their way to attend the funeral of Mrs. Black's brother, Carl Stark, at Stanton, Ill. They attended the funeral and were on their way back when Mr. Black became ill. We gladly correct the mistake. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Crouch, Saturday, July 5, a daughter. W. E. Milkman of Shell Knob was in Cassville Monday. J. C. Jefferies of Scholten and son, Cass, of Jenkins were in Cassville on business Monday. They report a good rain in that section of the county, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Withers of Republic returned home Sunday from a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sullivan. Mrs. M. A. McClure, who for the past year, has been living at the home of her son, C. H. McClure, at Warrensburg, is visiting relatives in Cassville and Mineral Springs. She returned by the way of Coffeyville, Kan., where she had been attending a granddaughter. Sheriff G. M. Brixey arrived Friday from Billings, Montana, with John Perryman, who is wanted here on the charge of forgery. He was released Tuesday on a $1500 bond. Mrs. Vernie Smith of Neosho and Mrs. Emma Wynn of Paris, Tex., are expected here this week to visit their sister, Mrs. Mary Burton. Charles Edens of Seligman, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Edens, Thursday. W. M. Cole was brought down from Monett Saturday night and lodged in the county jail on the charge of burglary and larceny. Cole entered five homes in Monett, Friday night and took jewelry amounting to $25. He claims Oklahoma City as his home. The administrator's sale will be held Saturday, July 19, at the home of the late J. A. Vanzandt in Ash Township. The sale will consist of live stock, farm implements and grain. [Van Zandt] Notice of Final Settlement: John Applequist, deceased. Anthony Applequist, Executor. [Abstract] P. Hilton was paid $3.00 for a wolf scalp - listed in the County Court Proceedings. Gilbert Buzzetti and Miss Gladys Brooks were married Monday, June 30, at Carthage. [Click here to read] Thomas Ford, a well known citizen of Exeter, died at 1 o'clock, Sunday morning. [Click here to read] Mrs. Walter Ray of Butterfield died Saturday at the home of her father, George Griggs. [Click here to read] Manford Sooter of near Butterfield died Saturday night. [Click here to read] Sooter Family Card of Thanks. [Click here to read] A. C. Rude, one of the best known citizens of Eureka Springs, died suddenly from a stroke. [Click here to read] Petit Jury
Petit jurors for the July term of Barry County circuit court convening Monday, July 14 have been picked. [Click here to read] Licenses to Wed:
Carl Fabisch, 35, Monett & May Emmerson, 23, Monett Sterling Mason, 35, Washburn & Nettie B. Cothran, 24, Washburn John M. Shafer, 65, Purdy & Mary Bennett, 65, Purdy R. Fay Herd, 23?, Benton Co., Ark & Lillie Bledsoe, 19, Seligman |
July 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Circuit Court Proceedings [Click here to read] Probate Court Docket [Click here to read] Eagle Rock News: Willie Preston who had gone to the harvest fields was called to the bedside of his mother, Mrs. Lawrence. Eagle Rock News: The death angel visited at the home of Mrs. Bowman and took her beloved husband. We sympathize with the bereaved family. Butterfield News: Mrs. Darb Henley was called to Monett last week on account of he sickness of her little grandson. Vanzandt News: Miss Mabel Neal of Purdy is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Purdon, this week. Vanzandt News: Mrs. Famous Neill of Oil City, La., has been visiting at J. A. Neill's. Big Springs News: Miss Mabel Webb of Pea Ridge, Ark., is visiting her brother, Ernest Webb, this week. High Point News: The lighting struck J. H. McGuire's barn last week, doing some damage. High Point News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Coleman Drake of Joplin but formerly of this county. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. Shell Knob News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Pleas Cooper, the 7th, a fine boy. Shell Knob News: Mrs. Agnes Hill has a lemon tree with 15 lemons on it, one of which is full size. Shell Knob News: Mrs. Auseny Brock was quite poorly last week. Shell Knob News: Mattie and Willie Alexander are on the sick list. Shell Knob News: A. Greenstreet is making a good fishing boat. Viola News: Sunday will be Rev. Roland Prior's regular appointment at Viola. Everybody come to church. Bethel News: Floyd Carter of Kings Prairie has been very low with appendicitis for the last few days but is reported some better at this writing. Rock Creek News: F. M. Smallwood's brother who has been visiting him from Lafayette County returned home last week. Rock Creek News: Mrs. Matt Poyner visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aldridge, last week. Forest Grove News: H. Beeson and son, Roy, have moved their sawmill to Granville Moore's. Forest Grove News: We are sorry to learn of the sickness of Ethel Combs of Purdy. Forest Grove News: Enoch Trolinger and sister Miss Maud, were visiting their uncle near the Grove Monday. Stony Point News: Mrs. Henry Hadley spent Thursday, of last week, with her mother, Mrs. F. M. James. Stony Point News: Mrs. G. W. Weatherly and Mrs. Frank Overton spent Monday at their brother's on Shoal Creek. New Salem News: Isom Skelton and family of Monett and Miss Nellie Ball of Roaring River spent the first of the week at Carter Skelton's. New Salem News: Mrs. G. W. Pendergraft and daughter, Miss Dixie, and son, Carl, of Normangee, Texas, are visiting at Elbert Pendergraft's this week. Washburn News: Mr. and Mrs. Horton of Purdy visited their son Horace Horton, and family Saturday and Sunday. Washburn News: Miss Maud Crim, the telephone operator at Seligman, visited home folks here Sunday. Rocky Comfort News: George Haines who lives east of town was bitten by a copperhead snake Wednesday morning. He is reported better at this writing. Seligman News: Homer Roller, son of W. J. Roller, was shot and killed by his brother, Charles, Saturday evening. The shooting was accidental. The boy shot was about eleven and the boy that did the shooting was about seven or eight. The boys took a shot gun with them to hunt cattle near their home. Seligman News: Fay Herd and Lillie Bledsoe were untied in matrimony the last of the week by Justice Hulsey. The young folks are well known and highly respected in this community, and all wish them a happy and pleasant journey down the avenue of life. Washburn Prairie News: Miss Maud Marshall of Grove, Okla., who has been visiting at her uncle's R. T. Raines, went to Springfield Friday to visit relatives. Washburn Prairie News: Ralph Jayne came down from Monett Saturday to visit with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Jayne. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. John January and children of Gentry, Ark., spent from Friday till Sunday with the latter's brother, P. D. Miller and family. McDowell News: Mrs. Claud Maxwell is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dyer, this week. McDowell News: Mrs. Mullens of Crane is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira Hemphill. McDowell News: Chas. Thomas and family of Jenkins visited their father, Dave Williams, Sunday. McDowell News: Saturday was Burton Williams birthday and those that visited him at his mother's were Mr. and Mrs. A. Long, Will Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Will Dyer and daughter, Anna and son Morris, Virgil Wilhite, Mrs. Stella Miller and Mrs. Jeff Cook of Verona. Late in the evening ice cream was served an all reported a good time wishing Mr. Williams many more pleasant birthdays. McDowell News: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Long visited a number of families in this vicinity last week. We are always glad to have them. Rock Springs News: Saturday, Homer Roller, eleven years old and his brother, Charley, seven years old and Willie Pendergraft were out hunting. Charley Roller at the request of the Pendergraft boy began loading a shot gun and it was accidentally discharge the whole load taking effect in Homer Roller's breast. He died instantly. Rock Springs News: Landen Crumley and Thurman Still have returned from the Kansas wheat fields. Bert Potts of Wheaton visited his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Horner, first of the week. J.C. Tucker of Golden was in Cassville Sunday night. He went to Joplin on business, Monday. Miss Myrtle Maddox of Carlos Agency, Ariz., returned home Saturday night after a few weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Eubanks and family. Joe Hudson and son, George, of Cato, was in Cassville Monday. George left Monday night for Kansas to remain indefinitely. Glenn Pearl and Will Robberson have opened up a livery business in the Red barn back of the Barry County Bank building. W. D. Cowherd of near Purdy attended the meeting of the Cassville Fruit Growers' Saturday. Mrs. Homer Decker of LaFounain, Kan., a sister of Mrs. W. T. Bailey, of Rocky Comfort, are [is] visiting at the home of Dr. W. T. Bailey. Earl Price of Neosho motored to Cassville Friday. He was accompanied by his aunts, Mrs. Venie Smith and Emma Wynn, who are visiting their sister, Mrs. Mary Burton. Walter Woods returned to St. Louis Thursday night after a short visit with his mother, Mrs. J. A. Craig, and family east of town. Allen Stubblefield south of town has been employed by the state department of agriculture at Columbia to take a census of he apple orchard in Barry County. He began work last week. Thomas Stribling, one of Lawrence County's aged citizens, recently died at his home, near Peirce [Pierce] City. He had lived all his life on the farm his parents settled on in Lawrence County in the early forties. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hale and daughter, Edith, visited in Purdy, Friday. Mrs. J. C. Barcus was acquitted in the probate court Monday upon the charge of insanity. She was placed in the custody of Sheriff Brixey Friday night and held until trial Monday. Mrs. Ella Roy returned Tuesday night to Goodwin, Kan., after several days visit with her father, J.C. Barcus. Mrs. G. W. Pendergraft, daughter, Miss Dixie and son, Carl of Normangee, Tex, are visiting relatives near Seligman. They will visit Cassville friends before returning. Miss Dixie Pendergraft was recently ranted a state life certificate in Texas. She will teach her first term this fall and winter. Mrs. Matilda J. Davis, mother of Mrs. D. S. Mayhew and Mrs. J. U. Vermillion, of Monett, died Thursday at Monett, age 82 years, 10 months and 20 days after an illness of several months. The deceased was born in Tennessee in the year 1830 and has lived in this section of the state since 1850. Rev. J. T. Brattin went to Peirce [Pierce] City Wednesday to preach the funeral of Mrs. Fannie Brite who died here Tuesday morning. She was almost 79 years old and had been afflicted for some time with asthma and heart trouble. Died Suddenly in Idaho: Thomas Davis, formerly one of Barry County's prominent stockmen but who for the past 12 years had been living at Goldenburg, Ida., died very suddenly Sunday, July 6, of heart trouble. Word announcing his death was received here Monday by relatives of Mrs. Lou Davis, wife of the deceased. Thomas Davis was a son of the late Mack Davis and was born and reared on the farm now known as the Shoenholtz farm, located about four miles southeast of town. While a resident here he gave considerable time to buying and raising cattle, which business he successfully followed in Idaho. A few years before going west he was married to Miss Lou Baker, daughter of the late Andy Baker and sister of J. C. and John Baker of his city. Besides a wife he is survived by one child and one brother, Henry and sister, Mrs. Nan Linn, both living in the west. His many old friends in and about Cassville will be deeply grieved to learn of his sudden departure. Obituary: Departed this life, July 6,1913, at his home, one mile northeast of Butterfield, Sanford Vanburen Sooter, of quick consumption, age 24 years, 10 months, 27 days. He had been sick for sometime. He bore his suffering with meekness and when conscious, greeted all with a cheery word and smile. All that loving hands could do was done. He was converted in 1910 and joined the Methodist Church. He was united in marriage March 17, 1912 to Miss Nelsie Hilburn. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, his parents, M.A. Sooter and wife, one brother Elmon, of Monett, one sister, Lydia, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 6 by Rev. J. W. Ennis and interment made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. May God comfort the bereaved in their dark hours of grief is the prayer of a friend. |
July 24, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Forest Grove News: Mrs. Hisey of Webb City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Martin, south of the Grove. Dog Hollow News: John Gautney and family visited his father at Mano Saturday night and Sunday. Dog Hollow News: Miss Maggie Giddings, a nurse at the Wichita, Kan., Sanitarium, accompanied by her brother, Ralph, spent two weeks with home folks. They returned to Wichita Thursday evening. Viola News: J. B. Hannah died Monday, July 21, and interment was made Tuesday, July 22. The entire family has our sympathy. Washburn News: They young friends of Miss Lydia Burnett gave her a surprise party Tuesday night, the 15th, it being her birthday. She received many useful presents, which she appreciated very much. Miss Lydia has been in bad heath for some time and is no better at this writing. Washburn News: Elmer Burnett and sister of Exeter visited their uncle, Elijah Burnett, and family last week. Washburn News: Rev. Uvalado Daugherty of Berryville, Ark., visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stark. Washburn News: Miss Neil Frazier of Joplin is the guest of her cousin, Miss Gaye Black. Big Springs News: W. M. Kennedy of Monett has been elected pastor of this church, B. P. Mitchell, clerk, C. N. Still, treasure, and janitor for the coming year. Milwaukee News: Mrs. Lawrence of Eagle Rock died last Wednesday and was brought Thursday to Corinth cemetery for burial. Funeral services wee conducted by Rev. Ed Vanderpool. New Salem News: Elmer, son of Crawford Brixey and wife was quite sick Friday but is improving. New Salem News: Carter Skelton and daughter, Cora, visited relatives on Roaring River from Thursday unit Sunday. New Salem News: Harris Montgomery and wife of Neosho are visiting the latter's parents, Robert Roller and family. New Salem News: Mrs. Ella Brewer and son, Homer, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ball of Roaring River Saturday and Sunday. New Salem News: Sam Fountain and wife, Will and Charlie Brewer attended the all day meeting and dinner at the head of the river Sunday. New Salem News: Mrs. Buhl Boggess of Ochelata, Okla., visited her cousin, Elbert Pendergraft and sister, Mrs. Hattie Scroggins, the first of the week. New Salem News: Mrs. G. W. Pendergraft and daughter, Miss Dixie and son, Carl, left Monday night to visit relatives and friends in Purdy and Exeter. They will also visit in Pierce City before retuning here. Rocky Comfort News: Mrs. Nellie Wayatt of near Simcoe was visiting Mrs. A. J. Fly Friday. Rocky Comfort News: H. W. Wescott and A. J. Cooper of Powell were in this city Wednesday on business. Rocky Comfort News: Mrs. Lucy Christian and daughter, Fay, were Wheaton visitors Wednesday. Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. Allie Black visited her mother, Mrs. Ellen Moore, in Monett Saturday night and Sunday. Pleasant Ridge News: Miss Martha Bolton visited her sister, Mrs. Eldon Pennell, near McDowell the last of the week. Eagle Rock News: Mrs. Tucker has been visiting at Berryville, Ark, the past week. Eagle Rock News: We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Lawrence. She leaves five children, a father, three sisters, one brother, and a host of friends to mourn her death. We all sympathize with the bereaved family. Eagle Rock News: Whittington & Skelton are putting up a new warehouse at this place. Watch our little burg grow. Wayne News: A crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Stubblefield's of this place Sunday. And in the afternoon ice cream and cake was served to the following parties: Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Smith, Mrs. Henry Johnson and daughters, Misses Fay, Laura and Eugene, Mrs. R. M. Stubblefield, Misses Marda, Colla, and Myraim Porter, Ona Tate, Lela and Lois Erwin, Lloyd Erwin and Burl Thomas. An enjoyable time was had by all present. Sheriff Brixey received information Wednesday from Gov. Major stating that a reward of $300. had been set aside for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who dynamited the property of Porter Potts at Wheaton last winter and also a reward of $100. for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who set fire to the barn belonging to George Hilton of McDowell. J. E. Burruss, formerly of Purdy but who is now located at Oklahoma City, was married Wednesday of last week to Miss Mildred Wise of Henrietta, Okla. Immediately after their marriage they came to Purdy for a short visit with the groom's mother, Mrs. Morrow. They left Sunday night for an extended trip to Chicago, Minneapolis and points in the west. Mr. Burruss is a chain agent for the Frisco and has many friends in this home county who extend his happy congratulations. Obituary: H. H. Hanna, one of Barry County's aged citizens, died at his home at Viola, Sunday, July 20, 1913, aged 86 years. The deceased was born in Indiana, April 16, 1827. In the year 1850 he was married to Zulina Rodney who died in 1880. They were the parents of six children. In 1896 he was married to Susan A. Willis who survives him. During his early life in Indiana he taught school and engaged in the practice of law. In the year 1862 he enlisted in the 10th Iowa Infantry, Company A, and served three years as a faithful solider in the Civil War. Early in life the professed faith in Christ and lived a faithful Christian life. He was a member of the Viola Baptist Church where he labored much for his Master. The funeral services were conducted Monday by Eld. W.R. Prier and interment made in the Viola Cemetery. A Friend. Died: Ethel (Dutch) Combs, died at his parent's home 2 miles south of Purdy, Thursday, July 17th at 10 a.m., age 25 years, 8 months and 25 days. Several months ago at the Deaconess hospital at Springfield where he had been taken for an operation it was found that he had been contracted that dreaded disease, Sarcoma. He seemingly recovered from the operation and was brought home, but the disease had a stronger hold than was hoped and he continued to grow worse. He suffered intense pain without a murmur for weeks and months, fighting with all the nerve that human can posses to get well, but when the disease over come the will power and Dutch saw beyond a doubt that he must go, he met it calmly as he had lived, not with fear or regret, but expressed his willingness to go and told his father and mother that all was well with him. Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Church Friday, July 18th, 3 p.m., and were ably conducted by the Rev. E. B. Stribling. The pallbearers were selected from among Dutch's close friends, Shorty Meyers, Maynard Smith, Leo Crocker, John Boucher, Harrison Smith and Audie Selvidge acting as such. The largest crowd that ever assembled at this church, by far, were there to say their last respects to their departed friend. Many flowers were present, among which were two beautiful emblems from friends of Monett, they spoke in strong terms of the high esteem in which his friends held him. Monett Times Mr. and Mrs. George Swindle of Stark City, Newton County, attended circuit court Saturday. They report a good wheat crop in that section of Newton County. Mrs. J. J. Edens was called to Pickneyville, Ill, Friday in response to a message that her mother was seriously ill. Ed Boland was brought down Wednesday of last week on the noon train charged with burglary and larceny. When brought immediately into court by Prosecuting Attorney Burgess he entered a plea of guilty to burglary and larceny and sentenced by Judge McNatt to four year term in the penitentiary. Boland gives his home in Kansas City. He was changed with entering the residence of W. A. Payne, Walter Draper, J. F. Brown and Ed Johnson and stealing wearing apparel and small household trinkets. He had the appearance of being a transient. Mrs. J. H. McGuffin and daughter, Mrs. M. C. Hagler, of Monett, visited the latter part of last week with friends in Cassville. Mrs. McGulffin arrived some days ago from Texas to visit relatives and friends in this county. J. W. Underwood, presiding judge of he county court in Lawrence County, is reported seriously ill with no hopes entertained for his recovery. Mrs. Roy Reynolds of St. Louis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Frost, and other relatives in Cassville. The large steel wagon bridge across Lake Taneycomo at Branson, Taney County, has been completed. The bridge is 702 feet long and is the first steel bridge ever build across White River. Wiley Epperson of Carthage, brother of Chas. Epperson, who is employed at the Cassville stone quarry, sustained a broken leg Wednesday of last week while at work at the consolidated Marble & Stone Co., at Carthage. Chas. left for Carthage Thursday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Meador, south of town, Friday, July 18, a son. James Johnson and family of Monett visited Mr. Johnson's sister, Mrs. W. T. Bailey, Sunday. Men's Suits 14.65 at Mitchell Clothing. Deputy Sheriff Walter Vanzandt left Tuesday night for Jefferson City with W. M. Cole and Ed Boland, each to serve four years in the penitentiary for the charge of larceny and burglary. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Mitchell south of town are the happy parents of a new girl, born Saturday, July 19. Miss Elva Smith of Mt. Vernon is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W.F. Wardlaw. Miss Lenna Galloway visited her sister, Mrs. Luther Goddard of Jenkins, Sunday. Mrs. S. E. Wallen of Vinita, Okla., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brown and other relatives in this city. Dave Talbert and son, T. J. and Rollin, and daughter, Mrs. Zuma Bloomer, returned Monday from a few days fishing trip on White River. Card of Thanks: We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Mrs. Tea Lawrence. A. J. Phillips, Grace and Thomas Stapp. Circuit Court Proceedings [Click here to read] |
July 31, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Eagle Rock News: Elsy Casidy [Elzie Cassidy], R. H. Elam and Charles __urk caught and [an] eel last Monday, that dressed five pounds. It was caught in Roaring River close to Eagle Rock. Eagle Rock News: Charley Curry is having a new barn built. Eagle Rock News: The death Angel visited the home of George Skelton, Sunday and claimed for his, their darling babe. It was laid to rest at the Muncey Cemetery Monday. The bereaved family has the sympathy of all. Bethel News: Nadeen Goodnight of this place visited her little nephew, Claudie Jackson of Kings Prairie Friday and Saturday of last week. Pleasant Ridge News: News was received Saturday that Oscar Hunsucker was killed in the mines at Webb City, Friday. Pleasant Ridge News: Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Globe, visited their daughter, Mrs. Bill Ellis, Saturday night and Sunday. Big Springs News: T. H. Barnes and family visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Forgery, south of Seligman, Sunday. Big Springs: Mrs. Becca Baker and daughters Noma and Izelle, of Garfield, Ark., and Mrs. Eliza Baker and daughter Mildred, of Seligman, were Sunday visitors of C. N. Still's. Big Springs News: J. W. Still who was hurt in a runaway is up again and thinks he can take another buggy ride Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Hattie Meador returned to her home at Cassville Sunday after spending a few days with her uncle, R. J. Foster and family. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. J. H. Hopkins and daughter, Miss Lulah, spent Saturday with her brother, P.A. Varner and wife at Exeter. Washburn Prairie News: Roy Jayne of St. Louis spent from Sunday till Tuesday with his mother, Mrs. Lucy Jayne. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Alice Scholes and daughter, Miss Chloe and son, Fred of Joplin came to J. S. Varner's Sunday to visit a few days with relatives here. McDowell News: Oscar Bennett will teach a singing school soon for the benefit of the Sunday School. McDowell News: Mrs. Fare has returned home from Dewey, Oklahoma. Her daughter, Maud, is visiting with her. McDowell News: Ralph Martin is visiting his brother in Springfield. Seligman News: W. A. Weston of North Missouri was here looking at land the last of the week. Seligman News: Mrs. Fannie Walden, P. S. Mahon, T. P. Hulsey and others were in Eureka Springs the last of the week on business. Washburn News: Miss Louva Jones of Pioneer visited her brother, Walter Jones and family last week. Washburn News: Born to Dr. L. B. Northcutt and wife, Thursday, June 24, a daughter. Washburn News: Mrs. Dave Wilson, and sons, Walter and Roy returned to their home at Cado, [Caddo] Okla. Friday after a two weeks visit with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Woodruff. [Research Note: An earlier paper listed Roy as Ray.] Cedar Bluff News: Will Lipe and family of Monett and George Lipe of Kings Prairie was visiting their father, Joe Lipe, Saturday and Sunday. Wayne News: Mrs. Beachamp Shore is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Venable, at Wayne. She will return to her home in Sapulpa, Okla., within a short time. Flat Creek News: Mrs. Jim Ellis and daughter, Miss Lela of Crane visited a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carney. Wheaton News: J. S. McQueen has been setting up the capping machine at the canning factory and also putting in some wagon scales on which to weight tomatoes. A big crop of tomatoes is expected at the rains continue as have come the past few days. Journal. Wheaton News: Sidney Wright, living west of town, and Miss Ella Cartwright, of southeast of town were united in marriage on Wednesday of last week. [July 23rd] Stony Point News: Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Littlefield of Thomas Hollow are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Littlefield, this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte have received an announcement of the marriage of their son, Gus LeCompte of Macon, to Miss Elizabeth Coppedge of St James, on Tuesday, August 5. Arch Hesse went to Stafford, Greene County, Saturday night to visit his brother, Marshall Hessee, who is in poor health. Mr. Hesse will return by way of Clever for a short stay. The barn on the Culp farm west of Rocky Comfort was burned Wednesday night of last week. Roy Antle lives on the farm. There was no loss of live stock but some feed and farm implements were destroyed. The property carried some insurance. The origin of he fire is unknown. On the same night the barn of D. J. Smith was of Wheaton was burned, and destroyed a large amount of feed and some farm implements. There was some insurance on the property. Mrs. Roy Berry and children of near town left Friday night for a visit at Davenport, Okla. A. M. Wallingford, a prominent shoe merchant of Carthage, was instantly killed Tuesday of last week by a Frisco engine at Carthage, J. T. McCoy, conductor and John Gillan, both of Monett, were in charge of the train. Misses Mary and Rose Elizabeth Clugston arrived last week from Lexington, Ky., to visit their brother, W. G. Clugston, and the family of S. J. Salyer. Everett Tate of Christian County came in Wednesday night of last week to visit his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, and other relatives south of town. J. A. Powers, a pioneer citizen of Newton County, died at his home in Richey, Friday, July 18. the deceased had lived in that county for more than 60 years. J. W. Shelton, east of town, went to Springfield Saturday night. He was accompanied home Sunday by his grandson, Harry Kink, for a few days visit. Mrs. Myrel Wells returned Monday to Sapulpa, Okla., after an extended visit with her father, Elmer Shores, north of town. J. E. Fitzgerald, a pioneer citizen of Capps Creek township, died Wednesday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. J. Heyburn, at Monett. The deceased was 79 years old and was born in Ireland. He had lived in this county for a number of years and was recognized as one of this most prominent citizens. He is survived by a wife and five children. John W. Underwood, presiding judge of the county court in Lawrence County, passed away at his home in Aurora Wednesday night of last week. Death was due to uremia poisoning. The deceases was one of Lawrence County's well known and highly respected citizens. Interment was made near Mt. Vernon Friday afternoon. According to the Springfield papers, the case of Barry County vs. Thos. F. Montgomery, E. B. Holman and J. H. Otterman was field last week in the Greene County circuit court on a change of venue from this county. The case will be docketed for the September term of circuit court. Elijah T. Eagle and Theresa Yeager, both of Pleasant Ridge township were united in marriage by Squire Plattenburg Tuesday at the office of Recorder of deeds. B. M. Sims and wife came in Saturday from Lexington to visit the former's brother, S.T. Sims, and family, south of town. J. W. Rowe was brought down from Monett Saturday night and lodged in the county jail upon the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses and attempt to rape. He was captured at Galena, Stone County. A Republican voter arrived Monday, July 28, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Trolinger. Mrs. Blackstone Abernathy of Perice [Pierce] City is visiting at the home of her son, H. O. Abernathy. Milt Abernathy came in Wednesday from a few months stay at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Gus Marquardt of Roaring River received injuries Monday while sawing timber on White River. He was struck on the chest by a slab which gave some painful bruises. Dr. Rawhouser was called to dress the wound and sates his injuries so far are not serious. Dr. Perriman of Jenkins was in Cassville, Monday. He stared that Walter Riddle, son of Rev. Wesley Riddle of Jenkins, got a jaw broken, Saturday, while playing ball at the Jenkins reunion. Walter lives in Kansas and is on a visit with his parents. F. Scorggins who came in last week from Kansas was placed in the county jail Wednesday on the charge of adultery. He was arrested at Rogers Tuesday night. R. L. Hatcher, an old and highly respected citizen of Granby, was killed at a mine he was engaged in operating at that place Saturday of last week. His clothing became tangled in the main shaft of the engine that operated a mining pump and drew him into the machinery. He had been a residentt of Granby for many years and had always been an active and energetic citizen. He was about 65 years old and a veteran of he Civil War. Neosho Miner & Mechanic Dead: Napoleon Edens, a farmer, living about three miles northwest of Purdy, died Friday morning after an illness of three days of diabetes. Mr. Edens had been afflicted with this disease for some time but his condition was never thought serious until his last illness. On Wednesday he became suddenly ill and gradually grew weaker until he succumbed to his afflictions Friday about 10 o'clock a. m. The deceased was 41 yeas old and was a son of Wm. Edens who lives in Carroll County, Ark. He was born near Purdy and had lived in that vicinity all of his life. He was a member of the New Site Baptist Church and enjoyed the greatest esteem and respect of the citizens of his community. He is survived by a wife, three children, a father, three sisters and six brothers. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin Saturday afternoon at the New Site Baptist Church and interment made in the New Site Cemetery. Obituary: Died at his home five miles south west of Purdy, Clyde Black, son of Henry and Amanda Black, after an illness of 48 days of intense suffering with typhoid fever, which he bore with the greatest patience and was never heard to murmur or complain but was often heard "praising God for the salivation of his soul and how sweet it was to know that he was saved." Clyde Black was born Feb 27, 1801 and died July 25, 1913, age 22 years, 4 months and 28 days. He was married to Hermin Plancheon of Powell, Feb 28, 1912. He professed faith in Christ and joined the Protestant Methodist Church in Oct 1900. All was done for him that could be done by relatives and friends and by Dr. Kelley and F. A. Archibald of Purdy. But it pleased God to take him and we should not grieve as those who have no home but prepare to meet him where parting will be no more. He leaves a wife and one child, father and mother, five brothers and two sisters, two sister and one brother having proceeded him. His remains were laid to rest in the Clark Cemetery after funeral services conducted by Bro. Goodnight in the presence of a large congregation of people. One present. Presidents and Clerks of School Boards - [Click here to read] Licenses to Wed:
Frank A. Golster, 25, Monett & Anna A. Patterson, 21, Monett C. F. Roberston, 23, Sapulpa, Okla. & Zella King, Sapulpa, Okla. Homer Turner, 18, Carr, Stone Co. & Sarah Reynolds, 16, Carr, Stone Co. Rual F. Selz, 21, Scholten & Ollie Carney, 22, Cape Fair Elijah T. Eagle, 43, Monett & Theresa Yeager, 42, Monett |
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