| 1914 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 |
January 1, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Walter Bostick Dead: Walter Bostick, son of W. A. Bostick of the Pasley locality died early Wednesday morning, Dec 31, at his home in Alba, Jasper County of miners consumption, age about 35 years. Mr. Bostick had been in poor health for several months and his death was not unexpected to the members of the family and friends. Several years ago he resided in the vicinity of Cassville and is remembered here by many friends. Walter was an excellent citizen. When young in life, he professed faith in Christ and united with the Corinth Baptist Church, south of town, and lived a consistent Christian life. Besides a father, he is survived by a wife and two children, two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Hopkins and Mrs. Tobe James, both of he Pasley locality and Will Bostick of Mulberry, Kan. ***
Obituary: Albert S. Kirk who had been failing health for several months, died at the home of his father-in-law, J. A. Livingston, in this city, at 10 o'clock p.m., Dec 23, 1913. Mr. Kirk was 41 years, 5 months, and 9 days old. He was born near Mano, Mo., July 14, 1872 and spent the grater part of his early life in this vicitny. He was united in marriage some eleven years ago to Miss Florence Livingston. This union was blest with one child, Hazel. Besides the devoted wife and daughter he leaves a step-mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Washburn to mourn his untimely death. His father, mother and two brothers having proceeded him to that better world. Having been converted when only a boy, at the old Union church in this city, he lived an upright life which won him a host of friends wherever he went. He passed peacefully away as one who falls asleep and awoke in that better land with the Master that he loved and trusted. We can only remind the sorrowing ones that he is not dead - he is only asleep, and though he has gone his record has been made and will remain as a listing treasure. His life was gentle but like the still waters it was deep. His life, his influence and pure aspirations are monuments that will keep him at remembrance in the hearts of kindred and friends and will long linger as a fragrant memory among these whom his presence brighten and which death has now darkened. Though he can not return to us we can go to him. A Friend. ***
Dead: Miss Fredeline Kisler, daughter of John Kisler, northwest of town, passed peacefully away Monday morning, December 29, 1913, at her father's home after only a few weeks sickness of tuberculosis, age 19 years, 1 month and 8 days. Until a short time ago she was enjoying the blessings of health. The disease that takes many to a premature grave took its hold and the young life gradually submitted unit the grim reaper made it visitation. She was a young lady, lovable of disposition and devoted to the family and friends. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. W. Love, and her body interred in Oak Hill Cemetery. ***
Married: Mr. Arthur Terry and Miss Edrie Sherrick were quietly married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charley Talbert, of Cassville, Christmas day. They are both highly respected and successful young teacher of Barry county. The groom is the son of Morgan Terry of near Purdy, one of the Barry County's old settlers. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. J.D. Sherrick of near Aurora. The ceremony was performed by Bro. Love of Cassville. There was a beautiful dinner spread and many Christmas and wedding presents were received from the many friends of the bride and groom. We all wish them a long and happy life. ***
Arthur W. Terry of Purdy and Miss Edrie Sherrick of Aurora were married Thursday in this city at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Chas. Talbert, Rev. E. W. Love officiating. Both are successful school teachers of this county are young people of excellent qualities. ***
J. L. Kelley, who formerly resided at Rocky Comfort died, Dec 19, at his home in Granby, age 51 years. Besides a father, two sisters and a brother he is survived by a wife and five children. ***
Jesse Ennis of Cassville and Miss Lois Stumpff of Galena, were married, Sunday, at the home of Justice T. E. Caster, at Flat Creek, the squire officiating. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple returned to the home of the bride where a bountiful dinner had been prepared in their honor. Crane Chronicle. ***
McDowell News: Mrs. Lena Jackson, wife of G. H. Jackson, east of Purdy, died Saturday morning, December 27, 1913, at 1 o'clock, age 22 years. She was he daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Phetteplace of Smith Center, Kan. About a year ago she was married to George Jackson. She was an excellent Christian young woman and her life was full of good deeds. Besides a husband, she is survived by a father, mother, one sister and two brothers. Her body was taken to Smith Center, Kan., for burial, after funeral services held at her father's home in Smith Center. *** McDowell News: Last Tuesday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Will Dyer received a message to come to Monett. They drove over but the stork beat them there. They found a little granddaughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith. Mother and babe were doing nicely but Bert had not got over the shock. Grandpa Dyer steps higher than common. |
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