| 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 |
February 5, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO>
Kendall - Sullinger: A quiet home wedding recently took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sullinger, when their neice [niece], Miss Essie Sullinger, of Purdy, Mo., was united in marriage to Mr. to Mr. Charles Kendall of McDowell, Mo. Rev. Surles pastor of the Baptist Church officiating in a very impressive and beautiful ceremony. To the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. Bert Knight, a cousin of the bride, the happy couple marched to the reception room here the ceremony was solemnized in the presence of a bride's uncle and aunt, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Knight, Mrs. H. F. Surles and little Miss Lucile Surles. The bride wore a white shadow lace gown and carried a bouquet of white carnations and ferns. The groom was attired in the conventional black. After the ceremony the bride and groom led the way to the dining room where an elegant three course dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall took the afternoon train for Kansas City, Carthage and Aurora, Mo., after a short visit at these points they will go to house-keeping on the groom's farm near McDowell, MO. The bride is a winsome little lady who has made many friends during her brief visit, who will regret to have her leave here. The groom is one of Southwest Missouri's most progressive young men, extensively interested in agriculture and stock raising. Communicated. ***
James Sapp closed a successful term of school Friday at Doss. In the forenoon the regular school work was carried out giving a good incite as to the kind of school work which the teacher and pupils had been doing. At the noon hour the good ladies of the vicitny spread a dinner that gladden the hearts of all and for the hour an enjoyable time socially was enjoyed in the afternoon an excellent program was rendered by the pupils. Browning brothers furnished splendid musical numbers and the occasion was an enjoyable one for all. The following pupils completed the eight grade work and received their diplomas: Ina Sapp, Ople Moore, Naomi Tucker, Mary Spahr and W. P. Keeling. Several of the pupils received presents from their teacher as well as their portion of the treat. Mr. Sapp is a splendid instructor and is one of the county's successful teachers. He was taught nine years in the schools of the county and is very successful in his profession. ***
We are informed that the patrons of the Washburn school district are having an excellent term of school. J. T. Hodge, principal, assisted by an able crop of teachers have created an unusual school sprit and a good number of non-resident pupils are in attendance. The following are the pupils entered the week: Nora Lawrence of Twin springs, Joseph Henry, Levi Roller, Chas. Evans, Bland and Noma Pallett of Rocks Springs, Alta , Vella and Lawrence Jayne, Electa and Ruth Miller of Washburn Prairie. ***
Thursday of last week closed a very successful term of school at Rock Springs, taught by Albert Roller. The day was not a pleasant one but at the noon hour a good number of the patrons had gathered and had in readiness a bountiful dinner which was spread and enjoyed to the fullest extent. Mr. Roller has now taught at Rock Springs school for three successive terms and has proven himself an able instructor. The average daily attendance for the term was 41 and 40 - 100, which gives some indication to his efficiency in the school room. Dead:
Ross Brown, son of Wm. Brown, died Thursday morning, Jan 29, 1914, at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bayless, northwest of town of typhoid fever, age 19 years, 4 months and 29 days. From the beginning, his aliments were pronounced quite serious. He battled the disease bodily with this fine physique but it was all in vain. Ross was a young man of excellent habits and was liked by all who knew him. He possessed an earnest desire to secure an education and was an excellent student to the Cassville High school. His untimely death has brought sorrow to many hearts. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home of his grandparents, conducted by Rev. E. W. Love. Interment was made in the Oak Hill Cemetery. |
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