Barry Co., MO, Newspapers

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 Arnhart News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. James McCracken, Jan 23rd, a plow boy. Wayne News: John Taylor returned home from Kansas City last week. Mt Peasant News: Mrs. Horace Antel closed a very successful term of school at Pleasant Valley last Thursday. It was a very bad day but the patrons gathered and set a bountiful dinner. An excellent program had been prepared by the pupils and an enjoyable time was had. Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. Francis Black and daughter Caledonia, visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Batesel Sunday. Kings Prairie News: Mrs. G. E. Stevenson was given a surprised social Tuesday night by several of her friends. Purdy News: Abe Teel of Tulsa, Okla., visited his son, Geo. of Purdy, Monday and his infant child living with Elvin Riggs of Monett, the rest of the week. Mr. Teel has lived in Oklahoma for some time but his wife died about a year ago, leaving an infant and 5 or 6 older children, all of which stay at home except the babe. Shell Knob News: W. P. Brazele is able to be out again since his severe attack of fever. Most all the sick are better. Milwaukee News: John Gillmore and Miss Nora Williams were united in marriage Saturday evening at the home of Rev. Will Ireland, Bro. Ireland officiating. Washburn News: Mrs. Reed died at her home in Monett, Jan 27th, 1914. She was born Nov 17th 1846 and was married to Louis Pratt July 3rd 1864. She was formerly a citizen of this place and a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Pole [Poe] at Seligman and burial was made at that place. Three children were present. A E. Pratt of Arkansas, Mrs. Apple of Seligman and Sybil Pratt of Monet. She was a good Christian woman and will be greatly missed. Washburn News: J. M. Stark went to Cassville Monday to visit his daughter, Mrs. W. O. Black. Washburn News: Aaron Gill of Oklahoma is visiting his uncle, Wm. Journey, and family. New Salem News: Ray Cowherd closed a 6 months term of school here Friday. G. A. Crane now has charge of the school commencing today, Monday. Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cheneyworth and son, Elmer, came in Wednesday from Oklahoma, here they have been for about a year. There are but few who leave for Oklahoma but what must always come back to the old state of Missouri. Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Will McMinn and little babe visited Saturday night with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bennett. Forest Grove News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Ross Brown of Oak Ridge. The bereaved family have our sympathy. [abstract] Order of Publication: John Eustice, defendant, tax suit. [abstract] Order of Publication: Tax suit, J. Harper, defendant. Forest Grove News: Andrew Nafus and wife are the proud parents of a baby girl. 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. [Click here to read] James Sapp closed a successful term of school Friday at Doss. [Click here to read] We are informed that the patrons of the Washburn school district are having an excellent term of school. [Click here to read] Thursday of last week closed a very successful term of school at Rock Springs, taught by Albert Roller. [Click here to read] "Dude" Smith of Monett was placed in the county jail last week to serve a term for the cost in a case at the November term of circuit court. Mrs. S. W. Reed, an aged citizen of Seligman, died Tuesday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Apple. Death was due to dropsy of which disease she had been afflicted for some time. She is survived by five children. Mrs. Amanda Hawkins, leaves today (Friday) for Peirce [Pierce] City, where she will attend a birthday dinner given in honor of herself and sister-in-law, Mrs. Julia Ann Brite, who is 92 years of age. Mrs. Hawkins be 75 the same day and there is to be a joint celebration. Sarcoxie Record. Jake Burns of Lawrence County, charged with stealing five and one half bushels of cow peas, was convicted last week in the Lawrence county circuit court and was sentenced to serve a four year term in the penitentiary. Two years for burglary and two years for larceny. Lawrence County Chieftain. Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Clutter of Monett attended the funeral service of Ross Brown held at the home of J. A. Bayless, Friday afternoon. Dead: Ross Brown, son of Wm. Brown, died Thursday morning, Jan 29, 1914. [Click here to read] Licenses to Wed: Orville Reynolds, 24, Cassville & Mollie E. Starr, 22, Norris City Francis J. Sherry, 22, Perice [Pierce] City & Veronica Rakonski, 20, Peirce [Pierce] City David E. Ferguson, 34, Butterfield & Bertha M. Utter, 20, Butterfield H. T. Walden, 27, Osborne, Ark. & Florence Murphy, 22, Osborne, Ark. John A. Gillmore, 26, Cassville & Nora Williams, 22, Cassville Bert F. Hebner, 21, Wheaton & Jean Crawford, 18, Purdy Ray Vickers, 26, Ottawa, Okla. & Sarah E. Jones, 23, Monett J. L. Owens, 23, Monett & Jewell Cassidy, 19, Monett	February 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Ash No. 2 News: Abe Snook and family have moved back to Barry County. They have been living at Fayetteville, Ark. Ash No. 2 News: Miss Gussie Cooper of Boonville, Ark., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Hannah, near Exeter. Arnhart No. 2 News: Two of Ben Burg's daughters visited their uncle, Dave Burg, Saturday night and Sunday and attended the play at Arnhart Saturday night. Washburn News: Robert Hickox and Miss Florence Stephens were quietly married at Miami, Okla., last week. Mr. Hickox is a worthy young man. He has been employed by the R. R. Co., the past few years. Miss Stephens is a daughter of Eli Stephens and has been employed as saleslady at W. L. Black's store for two years or more. Their marriage was a great surprise to their many friends. We extend congregations and wish them a long and happy life. Washburn News: Miss Ella Hood of Aurora is caring for her sister, Mrs. G. Parks, during her sickness. Washburn News: Born Feb 7, 1914, to Mr. and Mrs. Doc Burke, a daughter. Washburn News: Mrs. J. A. Pease retuned to her home Saturday from Nebraska where she had been attending a sick nephew. We understand the young man is no better. Pleasant Ridge News: Claud Todd was in a very bad wreck in Aurora last Wednesday night. His horse was killed and he was hurt badly. Gunter News: Born recently to Thomas Dotson and wife, an eight pound boy. Mother and babe are doing fine. Thomas is still in a critical condition. Gunter News: A sister of E. P. Lewis from Panhandle, Tex., and Miss Lela Lewis are visiting at E. P. Lewis'. Oak Ridge News: Will Dodge of Cassville has moved on James P. Turner's place. We welcome him and family. Oak Ridge News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Ross Brown. Ross was partly raised in this district. He was trying to fit himself for a successful life. He worked hard to that end. He was liked by the old as well as young. It is sad to see him cut down in the bloom of manhood. To the bereaved we extend our sincere sympathy. Kings Prairie News: Marion Tate and Mrs. Joe Beymer were called to Colorado to the bedside of their brother who recently died. Washburn Prairie News: A new son made his arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mike Tuesday Feb 3rd. Washburn Prairie News: Joe Raines and sister, Miss Ola, visited their brother, James and family of Horner Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mouton Varner, Feb 2nd a son. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. S.T. Sims and little son, Matt, of Horner visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Sparkman, Monday. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. S.S. Weston of Pasley is visiting her son, Henry and family at this place. Washburn Prairie News: Paul Varner is at Mano working for his brother-in-law, Claud Stubblefield. Washburn Prairie News: A new son made his arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mike, Tuesday, Feb. 3rd. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Withers and little son, Carl Stark, of Monett spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Foster at this place. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Lou Sanders, who has been with her sister, Mrs. Frank Servase most all winter received a message to come to Rushfield, Mo., at once on account of the sickness of her son. Washburn Prairie News: F. O. Gustaflson received a message Monday night from Sarcoxie, stating that his brother's wife of that place was dead. Mrs. Gustaflson will go there today, Tuesday, to attend the funeral. Roaring River Spring News: Andra Sills of Springfield, has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Sills. Exeter News: Frank Kelly is visiting his mother and his sister, Mrs. John Pinkley who is very low with a completion of ailments. Exeter News: A. F. Antle of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting his father, Sidney Antle near Hazel Dell. Mr. Sidney Antle is in poor health. Exeter News: Mrs. J. O. F. Beasley of Peirce [Pierce] City is caring for her mother, Mrs. W. B. Searcy, who had the misfortune to fall and break her hip Wednesday. Exeter News: I. A. Doyel of Purdy visited his mother, Mrs. W. B. Searcy, Sunday. Exeter News: Harvey West, son of J. T. West, writes he has recovered from a mild case of smallpox. He is at Tulsa, Okla. Exeter News: H. C. Hindman of the El Paso neighborhood spent a few days in Kansas City last week at the bedside of his father who was sick. Exeter News: Dr. Sherman McCall of Fairview is attending his father, Dr. M. C. L. McCall, who has been seriously ill. Exeter News: Mrs. W. B. Searcy while attending to chore work late Wednesday evening at her home fell and sustained a broken hip. Owing to her advanced age her friends are very deeply concerned about her recovery. Exeter News: Miss Fannie Packwood completed a very successful term of school at Hazel Dell Friday. Quite a number of the patrons appeared at the noon hour with well field baskets and a nice dinner was spread. Thus proving to Miss Packwood that her efforts had been appreciated. Exeter News: We are informed that Ed Zuspan near town, was married Sunday to a daughter of John Higgs near New Hope. [Click here to read] Cedar Mound News: We hear that Uncle Samuel B. Henson of the Jenkins locality is sick. We hope his recovery will be soon. Sunny Side News: Mrs. Rose Tilford has been very sick but is better. Sunny Side News: Willie Barnes visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Anderson, the later part of the week. Sunny Side News: A. R. Stills and Mrs. Eph Morgan are at the bedside of Uncle James stills of Rock Springs, who is very sick. Morris Bayless of the Shady Grove locality received word Friday announcing the sudden death of of a brother, W. H. B. Bayless. [Click here to read] W. J. Brock and son, Lester, of Shell Knob, were Cassville visitors Tuesday. William, 15 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Thomas of Monett, died Sunday night. The body was brought here for burial. Interment was made at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Florence Kirk and little daughter and Miss Mary Roller went to Blytheville Sunday for a few week's visit. Gus Turner, south of town, was recently informed of the death of his mother at her home in Nora Springs, Ia. Aliments were heart trouble and dropsy. She was 81 years of age and had been afflicted for some time. A husband and seven children survive. A double wedding occurred Sunday at the home of J. M. Higgs north of Exeter. [click here to read] Mrs. Horace Allen and little son went to Miller, Lawrence County, Sunday night to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sater. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Shaw left Sunday night for Davenport, Ia., to reside. In giving the county court proceedings last week, the item concerning G. T. Long on special road work in road district 15 should have been$51.00 instead of $60.00 as given in the proceedings. The Monett papers chronicle the death of Phillip Tate who died Thursday, of last week at Grand Junction, Colo. Mr. Tate formerly resided on Kings Prairie. He was a brother of Marion Tate of near Monett. Phillip Tate was born on Kings Prairie near Monett, October 4, 1881, and died at Grand Junction, Colo., February 5, 1914, being 32 years, 4 months and 1 day old. [click here to read] Licenses to Wed: Otto Yarnall, 19, Cassville & Carla Higgs, 17, Cassville Edward F. Zuspunn, 19, Cassville & Zula Higgs, 16, Cassville Joseph T. Brock, 22, Eagle Rock & Corda Skelton, 18, Eagle Rock Elbert Thomas, 23, Hailey & Pearl Suttles, 18, Leann Earl M. Carnes, 24, Nebraska & Lula P. Harlan, 23, Purdy Chas. C. Rogers, 50, Exeter & May E. Rogers, 35, Exeter
February 19, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Cedar Mound News: John Long will soon have his new house completed. Arnhart News: Lloyd Clayton was called to the bedside of his neice [niece] last Sunday. She has typhoid fever. Victory News: Jerome Johnson has returned home from Jasper County where he has been visiting his sons, Spot, Add and George Johnson. He was accompanied home by his grandson, Millard Johnson. Shoal Creek News: Miss Howerton and her cousin, Curtis Butler, of Oklahoma visited friends and relatives at Bentonville, Ark., last week. Clark News: Sam Black who went to California about two years ago on account of his wife's health has returned on a visit. His wife died but he is planning to go west again in the near future. Butterfield News: Jas. E. McNally of Monett transacted business at Cassville Saturday and spent Sunday with his brother, W. H. McNally, three miles south of this place. Purdy News: Albert Cox and wife enjoy the company of a new babe at their home. Purdy News: Mrs. Smith and babe of Monett are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boucher and attending church. Purdy News: Mrs. VanHook and son visited friends in Purdy Saturday and Sunday and attended the Baptist revival. Purdy News: J. R. Blankenship is reported quite sick. He is said to be afflicted with something like cancer of the stomach. Kings Prairie News: The Kings Prairie school closed Friday. The day was very disagreeable and there was not so many out as usual. Mr. Stevenson taught a very good school. The usual school work was carried out in the forenoon and at the noon hour a bountiful dinner was set by the ladies of the vicitny. In the afternoon, a nice program was rendered. Supt. W. E. Hankins of Cassville and Prof. lunch of the Springfield normal made a good talk. The day was a very enjoyable one. Milwaukee News: Noah Varner of Webb City was visiting relatives last week. It was the first time he had been here for twenty-seven years. Milwaukee News: Dock Heffley was kicked by a mule last Sunday but no serious injuries were sustained. Milwaukee News: Mrs. George Owens is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Evert Baker, of near Gaddis school house for a few weeks. Flat Creek News: Wm. Doring and wife passed through this vicitny Wednesday enroute to Shell Knob to visit the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Cottrel and family. Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fine, Friday, Feb. 13th, a son. Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Woodruff, south of town, Monday, Feb. 9th a daughter. Macedonia News: W. S. Medlin will leave Wednesday for Tulsa, Okla., where he will visit his brother, John, and see how he likes that country. Macedonia News: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cox are the proud parents of a bouncing boy, born, Sunday, Feb. 15. Union Valley News: Mrs. Anna Lawson and son, Carl, of Exeter visited her sister, Mrs. Rosa Cole, and friends in the valley last week. Union Valley News: Mrs. J. F. Goostree and son Afton, of near Exeter spent the latter part of last week, at the home of Fred Cole. Union Valley News: Grant Eden went to Exeter Sunday afternoon to build a fire, and do some carpenter work Monday for his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. M. Bridgman. Rock Creek News: James Brock, with his new bride, moved last week across White River to the Martin farm. Rock Creek News: Roy Timmons has purchased a buggy from Albert Easley. Rock Creek News: Arbia Holman who has had a severe attack of typhoid fever was able to be at Mano one day last week. Shell Knob News: Oliver Williamson and wife are the happy parents of a fine new boy. Rock Springs News: Born to Lafayette Woodruff and wife Tuesday, Feb. 10, a daughter. Rock Springs News: Orville Roller commenced a two months term of school at Potts schoolhouse last Monday. He had taught a six months term which was out a short time ago and it became known that there was nearly one hundred dollars left so the directors decided to have two more months taught. Rock Springs News: James Still died Tuesday, Feb 10, of heart trouble and dropsy, age 74 years , 6 months and 6 days. He had been in bad health for some time. He moved to this country from Hancock County, Tenn., in 1872. He was a noble Christian man and was a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. O. Atchley in the presence of a large crowd of friends and neighbors. He is survived by eight children. They are: J. N. and John Still of this vicinity, Dan of McDonald County, Wm. of Beaver, Ark., Mrs. Bettle Mesinger of Pennsylvania, Mattie Yantz of Vinita, Okla., Mrs. Molly Kennett of Grove, Okla., and Mrs. James? Mullens of New Mexico. Wayne News: Miss Florence Erwin is staying at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ona Clack, at Washburn. Big Springs News: Mrs. Molly Kennett of Bernice, Okla., attended the funeral of her father, James still, at Rock Springs and visited her brother, C. N. Still, retuning home Saturday morning. Big springs News: Hiram still who has been working with a well drill [driller] near Wheeler, Ark., visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday. He says they have several cases of smallpox here and there have been vive died with it. Big Springs News: Miss Rilda Murray of Garfield, Ark., is visiting her uncle, H. M. Murray, at present. Big Springs News: Daniel Still of Jane, Mo, visited his brother, C. N. Still, Saturday and Sunday. Big Springs News: Miss Bessie Webb of Pea Ridge, Ark., has been spending a few days with her brothers, Ernest Webb of this place and Oscar Webb of Rock Springs. Mineral Springs News: Henry Scoggins was helping Mr. Martin Tuesday in the blacksmith shop. Oak Ridge News: Mrs. W. S. Hankins and Mrs. W. H. Bradley visited Mrs. R. M. Black at the home of William Henley Tuesday. Mrs. Black is going home with her daughter, Mrs. Ida Hitt of Sun city, Kan., to make her future home. Mrs. Black is in poor health. We hope she may soon regain her health. Oak Ridge News: Otto, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vaught has pneumonia fever. Oak Ridge News: Mrs. Stewart is poorly with rheumatism at he home of her her daughter, Mrs. Will Mills, of Hungry Hollow. Willow Branch News: N. S. Widders is teaching a singing class at Lone Elm. Pleasant Ridge News: Miss Verna Black visited her sister, Mrs. Milton Brunner, of Monett, part of last week. Mrs. J. H. Anderson and Mrs. S. L. St. John of Kansas City returned home Monday night after a few days visit with their sister, Mrs. Fred Chaney, and family. T. F. Montgomery, P. B. O'Dwyer and R. H. Elam, members of the county court, Sheriff G. M. Brixey and C. H. Funston went to St. Louis Monday to buy furniture and office fixtures of the new court house. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Green of Osceola who have been spending the past few months in Texas, arrived Saturday night to visit their daughter, Mrs. Sidney Parker, and family. Mrs. Sarah Chaney of Seligman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Wardlaw and family. Vern, son of R. H. Anderson, while playing Sunday, dislocated his left arm at the elbow. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Powers, south of town, expect to leave for Oregon to reside within a few weeks. W. L. Sharp and son of Springfield who have the contract for plastering the court house begun work the first of the week.	February 26, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Purdy News: Mrs. Gusta Long who has been in Monett for some time returned to her home in Purdy last Saturday. Purdy News: Mrs. J. R. Lowery is reported sick of a fever. Her mother Mrs. Morrow is nursing her. Purdy News: Mrs. Mosely and daughter, Miss Ruth, visited Mr. Kersey and family, t Exeter, Sunday. Purdy News: The stork visited Stephen Buckman also Frank Waltrip last week and left a plump little babe at each home. Purdy News: Mark Weirman who has been visiting his brother in Oklahoma has returned to Purdy. Purdy News: H. O. Abernathy of Cassville and W. T. Stewart of Pioneer were here Friday to meet with the committee to arrange for celebrating the 95th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in the U.S. They voted to celebrate on Monday April 27th instead of 26th as it should be on account of the committee assigned he degree work to be done at night to the following lodges: Washburn Lodge, The inflationary, Purdy the First, Cassville the Second and Monett the Third degree. These lodges with all get busy now and be able to do excellent work in the degrees assigned them and any one wanting to join the order should be making his arrangements in advance to be present for it will be worth their write. Rock Creek News: Albert Easley has sold an interest in his stock of merchandise to his father, John Easley. Exeter News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Elsey, Sunday, a son. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Bert is using bailing wire suspenders to keep from going straight up. Exeter News: The accident which, befell Mrs. W. B. Searcy some days ago when she sustained broken limb proved fatal on Saturday morning, Feb 21, 1914. Mrs. W. B. Searcy until her marriage to W. B. Searcy about fifteen years ago was the wife and widow of the late I. J. Doyel. She came to this county from Benton County, Ark., some 35 years ago, and had lived in and near Exeter since coming to this county. In her death the husband has lost a faithful wife, the children a devoted mother and the Baptist Church of which she was a member, a faithful sister. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. M. Smith of Exeter assisted by Rev. Hodge of Washburn. The large number of friends who gathered to pay their last respects to this estimable lady packed the church to its fullest seating capacity and standing room. While historians may write pages extolling he virtues of those past, while orators may talk until their speech fails to express their thoughts, as we look on the face of one who has lived the great life, this lady had lived we see it all expressed on the them name plate which should adorn the blur. We see it expressed in one word, which should be on the marble that marks the last resting place, expressed fully and in all the word implies, "mother". Harve Truhite closed a successful term of school in the Mt. Sinai district Friday, Feb. 20. He and brother, Harrison, are making plans to go in the mercantile business at at the King store on Flat Creek. Born Thursday, Feb. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Everet Baker, east of town, a daughter. Miss Ova Hamilton, who is the Monett high school visited her sister, Mrs. W. S. Price, Saturday and Saturday [night]. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henbest, east of town, Sunday, Feb. 22 , a daughter. Warren Higgs and Miss Mattie Alexander of Schell Knob were married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. G. G. Cottrell performed the ceremony. Both parents come from excellent families and enjoy the esteem of a large circle of friends. Mrs. Nora Callaway, wife of George Callaway, of Carthage, died Sunday after several months illness, at the family's home in Carthage. Death was caused by typhoid fever, followed by lung trouble. Besides a husband, she is survived by eight children, the youngest being only six months old. Some years ago the family resided in this city where the deceased enjoyed the respect of many friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and lived a devoted Christian life. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday at the residence of her father in Aurora. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Cassville in this their deep bereavement. Obituary: A mother in Israel has been called from labor to reward. Sister Mary Elizabeth Morrison, died Feb. 21, 1914, at Exeter, age 79 years, 2 months and 15 days. She was born in Hardin County, KY, Dec 6, 1834. In November 1862 she was married to I. J. Doyel, who died Nov 7, 1895. To this union were born eight children, seven boys and one girl, five of whom are living. They are: Robert, Harvey, Arnold, Packer, and Mrs. Bensley of Peirce [Pierce] city, all of whom were present at the time of death, and rendered great love and sympathy to the dear mother during her sickness and death. She was converted at the age of thirteen yeas and united with the Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church at Exeter. Two unusual things were connected with her marriage and funeral. First, she and her second husband, W. B. Searcy, were born the same day of the same month and year. Second, a song composed by W. B. Searcy and titled "The Home Beyond" was sung at the funeral service. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Revs. M. Smith and P. M. Hodge by her special request, in the presence of a large crowd of neighbors and friends. Calvin Lee Dead: Funeral services over the body of Calvin Lee, who died Friday following an operation in the Jane Chinn hospital, was held in the late residence at Black's crossing at 2 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the Carterville Cemetery. Rev. L. M. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Carterville, preached the funeral sermon, and he service at the cemetery was in charge of the Woodmen of the World and Odd Fellows. Calvin Lee was 44 years old. He is survived by his widow, one son, Jewell, and three daughters, Mesdames Elmer Cummins, Keller and Luther Aikens [Atkins?]. A mother and other immediate relatives also survive.Joplin Herald. The deceased was a son Andy Lee, dec'd, and was born and reared south of town on the Lee farm at the Lee Spring. His mother, Elvira Lee, resides at Filer, Idaho. Mr. Lee is well remembered here, and his many friends extends the deepest sympathy to the family and relatives. Licenses to Wed: Lester G. Powers, 25, Monett & Leona Galloway, 18, Cassville Wm. C. Long, 29, Jenkins & Millie Hemphill, 22, Jenkins Earl Hendrix, 18, Washburn & Rachel Shipley, 16, Washburn Robert L. Thomas, 21, Washburn & Elvira M. Taylor, 21, Washburn Moise B. Seligman, 22, Kirksville & Mary O. Myer, 18, Monett Harry L. Santee, 20, Purdy & Annah Gardner, 21, Wheaton Oakley Parrigon, 22, Monett & Ida E. McComb, 18, Monett
March 5, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO New Site News: Brit Carlin and son, Ray, have both been quite ill at their home. New Site News: Bert Wormington who was recently injured by a horse is said to be improving some. New Site News: Miss Lottie Fleetwood who has been very ill with lagrippe, is some better at this writing. New Site News: Walter Lauterett and wife of Hugston, Kan., who have been visiting relative here for some months, leaves Monday night for their home. Wayne News: Mrs. G. M. Brixey and Miss Ruby Wilson of Cassville spent Sunday with Mrs. Brixey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Erwin, at this place. Kings Prairie News: Jack Williams has purchased a new buggy. Arnhart News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Larison Perkins, Feb 24, a fine son. Arnhart News: J. T. Justice of Van Buren, Ark., visited his son, Carl last week. Eagle Rock News: James Garrett has a sick boy, also F. Ball's baby is real sick. Eagle Rock News: R. W. Whittington and wife visited on Rock Creek Sunday with the family of Harvie Aldridge. Eagle Rock News: Charlie Garrett has moved to the home of his father, I. N. Garrrett, to cultivate his father's land this season. Eagle Rock News: T. A. Sapp took a load of flour to the Elk Ranch for R. W. Whittington, Monday and reported White River pretty deep fording. Eagle Rock News: Mr. and Mrs. Garrett are the proud parents of a a nine pound Republican boy. Mother and babe are doing nicely, but Thomas', case is doubtful. Exeter News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Northcutt, March 2, a daughter. Exeter News: Milt Wilhelm is candy kid a the restaurant now. Exeter News: W. B. Searcy left Saturday night for Republic where he will make his home with is daughter, Mrs. F. G. Prator. Exeter News: A two year old child of Auddie Harrell's was injured by a horse running over it Monday evening. Exeter News: Friends of Miss Helen Peterson received cards announcing her marriage to a Mr. Cunnings of Sloan, Ia., of Mrs. Jesse Smith. New Salem News: Uncle John Skelton of Butler and George Skelton of Raring River came up the last of the week to visit Adam Skelton. New Salem News: Mrs. Vesta Dabbs of Rocky Comfort recently visited her sister, Mrs. Sarah Bennett and children. New Salem News: Aunt Elizabeth Roller and son, Floyd and families pent Sunday at Robert Rollers. New Salem News: Leon Skelton has recently purchased a new phonograph. New Salem News: Adam Skelton is no better. He is in a dangerous condition. Big Springs News: R. G. Salyer sold a drove of twenty-nine large steers to J. M. Mitchell last week. Purdy News: Floyd ray who has been visiting his brother, Ola, in Stone County, for a few days is at home again. Purdy News: T. J. Ray, visited his son, B. M. Ray, Monday. Purdy News: W. H. Wormington worked in W. M. Fly's store last week. Purdy News: Mrs. Jas. Willis and little daughter of Monett visited Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Carlin, Sunday. Washburn New: Miss Ina Thomas and Otis Hayes were married at Cassville Wednesday. Misses Amanda Burnett and Rhea Adcock and Frank Windes were present, Rev. Hickman performed the ceremony. We wish them a long and happy life. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes all make their home in Alabama where he has a position with the railroad company. Washburn News: Will Hodge and son, Cecil, left Wednesday for Collinsville, Okla. They went by the way of Deering, Kan., to visit relatives a few days ago. J. M. Cates, father of State Senator, G. D. Cates, died at his home in Southwest City, Wednesday of last week. R. S. Stuckey, grandfather of Ross Stuckey of this city, died at his home near Carl Junction, Jasper County, Monday of last week, age 92 years. He was a pioneer settler of Jasper County. G. W. Short of McDowell was a Cassville Visitor Wednesday of last week. He stated his two sons Efton and Ernest left recently or Bradford, Ill. to remain several months. John Chappell of Mano was in Cassville Friday. He stated his father, Rev. E. Chappell who has not enjoying good health for some time, was still confined to his home. [Abstract] Trustee's Sale: James Pendergraft - Lavina Pendergraft. Trustee, W. L. Black. [Abstract] Mortgagee's Sale: Steve Walker, Mortgagee. C. W. Lines and D. R. Lines, his wife. Book 15, page 139 of the mortgage records. Vora B. Piper - burial at Maplewood. [Click here to read] Isaac Elbert Horner passed away at his home Wednesday night of last week, age 34 years, 8 months and 17 days. Burial Horner. [Click here to read] Judge Andrew Harris, ex-county judge of probate court of the county died at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. J. McMann of Wakeman, Ohio, Thursday, February 26, age 88 years, 6 months and 12 days - burial Oakhill. [Click here to read] Licensed to Wed: Ottis E. Hays, 22, Avoca, Ark. & Ina J. Thomas, 19, Washburn Virgil Wilhite, 27, McDowell & Cora Strother, 20, McDowell	March 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Lone Elm News: Mrs. W. L .Burkhart and sister visited Mrs. W. M. Stockton one day last week. Lone Elm News: W. E. Hankins has through this part last week posting notices of the rural high school election to be held at Jenkins Tuesday the 17th. Seligman News: Linel Hulsey and Helen Fawver who have been attending school at Springfield, are at home on a vacation. Rock Creek News: Ellis Aldridge bought some nice calves from w. Cox last week. Antioch News: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Yarnall visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Higgs, Saturday and Sunday. Antioch News: Mrs. Jane Freeze who has been visiting in California for the past few months has returned home. She was accompanied from Dexter, New Mexico, by her sister, Mrs. W. L. Vineyard. Mrs. Freeze say Albert and James Clark and families are well and doing well. Clark News: Elihu Blankenship, we understand, will move to Nevada, Vernon County, in the near future, where his brother, Grant, lives. He will have a sale March 10th. He has a lot of fine stock to sell. Golden News: The friends of Mrs. McCandless will be glad to learn she is improving and hope she will soon be out again. Purdy News: Cam Boucher, a brother of W. A. Boucher, of this place is visiting him this week. Purdy News: Floyd Ray taught school in Prof. Ben Ray's place last week while he assisted in the examination at Cassville. Purdy News: Bert Medlin who has been sick for a few weeks, is now on the pay roll at the Monett post office. Mineral Springs News: We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mr. Trolinger of the Forest Grove locality. Mineral Springs News: Frank Stumpff and daughter Miss Nellie, and Mrs. Ivey and children of Cassville visited at Granville Moore's Sunday. Shell Knob News: Clarence Greenstreet leave this week for Idaho, where he will stay for the summer. Shell Knob News: Oscar Ethridge has his well down about 60 feet and think they have struck a good stream of water. New Site News: Denver Banks has sold his farm to Charles Raetto and rented a farm on Washburn Prairie to which he moved last week. His son Orville, who is attending high school at Peirce [Pierce] City will stay with his grandfather, Mr. Higgins, and finish the present term of school. New Site News: Brit Carlin is again confined to his bed with rheumatism. Medford Greenstreet and son, Clarence of Shell Knob were here Monday. Clarence left that evening for Caldwell, Idaho. J. F. McCarter returned Friday from Cherryvale, Kan., where he was called to the bedside of his father. He reports his father's condition quite serious and has but little hopes for his recovery. Raymond Thomas of Leann was a Cassville visitor Friday and Saturday. He closes his school at mars Hill, Friday. He expects to enter the state normal school at Springfield soon. G. E. Dewey of Kansas City has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Guy Hessee and family. J. A. Roller, of the Rock Spring locality, below Washburn, while in Cassville last week, stated that he and brother, Jake Roller, would begin the erection of two residences within a short time in the Mitchell addition. Prospects are favorable for the building of several residences in the city this year. Rev. J. W. Garrett of Shell Knob left Tuesday evening for Campbell, Mo., to see a brother who is reported dangerously ill. He requested us to announce that he will be unable to fill his regular appointment at Seligman Sunday. Miss Ida Brock closed a very successful school at the McCandless district Friday, Feb. 20. The patrons are highly pleased with her excellent work and can highly recommended her to any school board wanting an efficient teacher. An unbounded success in her next year's school work is the wish of her many friends in this locality. A Patron. Wm. Trolinger, of the Forest Grove locality, who has been sick for several weeks is reported to have but little chance for recovery today, Wednesday. Mr. Trolinger is an old citizen of this county and highly respected by his acquaintance. C. S. Bump of Butterfield was here Friday. Mr. Bump has recently moved from Mexico, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Green of Osceola returned home Monday after a visit with their daughter Mrs. Sidney Park, and family. Licensed to Wed: B. B. Bruce, 38, Kansas City, Mo. & Lena R. Lapp, 26, Harrison, Ark. Ernest E. Mosley, 19, Monett & Mary Milton, 20, Monett Virgil Willhite, 27, McDowell & Cora Strother, 20, McDowell James E. Goostree, 21, Exeter & Effie C. Higgs, 21, Cassville E. H. Jackson, 22, Monett & Mabel Cosby, 19, Purdy Albert A. Thurman, 40, Shell Knob & Mrs. Maud Leach, 39, Oronogo Joseph J. Lowe, 22, Cassville & Alphretta B. Phillips, 22, Hailey.
March 19, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Mineral Springs News: Those who attended the school exercises at Gaddis Friday were: Mrs. farmer Ennis, Misses Carrie Hankins, Latha Pennell, Elsie Poisal, Mrs. Curtis Barker and Frank Ryan. Mineral Springs News: Mrs. W. P. Timmons and daughter, Mrs. Busse, were shopping Cassville Saturday. Quaker News: Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Nafus, Mrs. R. P. Kerr and W. L. Wright's folks visited at Francis Vaughn's Sunday and reported a good time. Quaker News: Will Vaughn took a load of hogs to Purdy, Saturday. Exeter News: Prof. Gentry was not at school Friday on account of the illness of Mrs. Gentry. Wayne News: Alonzo Thomas purchased a span of young miles from J. E. Erwin. Price $200. Victory News: Mrs. Myrtle Cook and sister-in-law, Lillie were visiting Mrs. Essie and Miss Pearl Kennedy, Thursday. Victory News: John Johnson and family of Leon Elm spent Sunday night with his sister, Mrs. John King. Victory News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Charley Tow who was killed in the mines. The bereaved once have our sympathy. Roaring River News: We understand a sawmill will be located at Mr. Price's on the river soon. Wheaton News: Andy Savage southwest of Rocky Comfort accidentally shot himself in the foot last Saturday. Two toes had to be amputated. Wheaton News: Prof. John Swindle and daughter, Miss Hattie, went to Springfield, Sunday where Miss Hattie will attend the Normal during the summer term. Big Springs News: Mr. and Mrs. Matt Brewer and daughter, Pauline of town visited at J. W. Burnett's Sunday. Big Springs News: Locky Collier, wife and daughter Josephine, of Chaffe, Mo., visited H. M. Murray and mother, Sunday and Monday. Sparks News: Mr. and Mrs. James Burchett of Butterfield spent Sunday with T. H. McPhail and wife. Rock Springs News: The Dunkard preacher failed to fill his regular appointment last Saturday. Arnhart News: Jack Smith and wife visited her brother, Mr. Ellis and wife Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. Merton Meador visited their uncle, Wilson Meador and family of Horner Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: T. J. Trolinger and family and Mrs. Myrtle Meador attended the funeral of Mr. Trolinger's brother at Cassville Friday. New Site News: Arthur, little son of Alba Banks, has been seriously ill but is a little better. New Site News: Washington Montgomery and wife visited his sister, Mrs. Roller, near Purdy, Friday and Saturday. News Site News: Knowles and Ruth Haddock spent Saturday night and Sunday with their brother Sanders near Pierce city. Washburn News: Miss Maggie Walker who has been in Spokane, Wash., the past eight months visiting her brother, John Walker, and family returned Friday. She will spent the summer with her sisters Mesdames Moffatt and McGlothin. Washburn News: Mrs. T. M. Skelton and daughter Miss Ollie, of near Eagle Rock, visited relatives here from Saturday until Monday. Seligman News: Miss Laura Roller, our primary teacher, took her pupils to Sugar Creek for dinner. Press Daugherty, who at one time resided on Washburn Prairie, died at an advanced age, Saturday at his home near Stark City, Newton County. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Ed Henbest of Washburn and A.G. Henbest of near Monett. A wife and several children survive. John Trolinger and Ed Woods of Aurora attended the funeral of Wm. Trolinger, Friday. J. T. Brooks of McDonald township went to Joplin Tuesday evening to visit his daughter, Mrs. Manford Dummit, and family. Oruff, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Atkison, [Atkisson] of Ozark Township, has the small pox. The family is under quarantine, and has also been vaccinated. We are requested to state that this will not interfere with the song convention to be held at the Hickory Grove Church the first Sunday in April. Every precaution has been used to prevent the spreading of the disease and no new cases are anticipated. M. B. Dabbs, a prominent stockman of Seligman, was stricken with paralysis the first of last week. His condition has been pronounced serious since. Robert Sloan, collector of Jasper County, has been placed under arrest, charged with embezzling $33,000, of the county, funds. Petit Jury Drawn for March. [Click here to read] Wm. J. P. Trolinger, one of Barry County' excellent citizens, died Thursday morning, March 12, 1914. [Click here to read] Circuit Court Proceedings [Click here to read]	March 26, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Mano News: E. B. Holman and family, Ellis Aldridge and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Easley, Sunday. Mano News: Frank Norris has moved to the Carter settlement across White River. Mano News: J. C. Tucker lost a fine mare one day last week. Flat Creek News: Mrs. Will McMinn and little babe visited with her parents, J. A. Bennett and wife. Flat Creek News: Frank Taylor of Galena visited Saturday night with his mother, Mrs. Rachel Carney. Flat Creek News: Obediah Hudson visited one day last week with his sister, Mrs. Everett Jordan and family. Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Potter and little babe or Wolley creek visited Sunday with his parents, D. I. Potter and wife. Roaring River News: Mrs. Henry Vanderpool who has been in Idaho for some two years was called home to the bedside of her son, Leonard, who is badly afflicted with rheumatism. Flat Creek News: Grandma Carney has been very ill but is some better at this writing. Cedar Bluff News: John Burnett made a trip to Arkansas last week. Gunter News: Homer Pennel and wife visited with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith, from Friday till Sunday. [Pennell] Gunter News: Mr. and Mrs. Stringer, visited at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark last week. Gunter News: Andy Macky from Leslie, Ark., is visiting among his children, James, Arch, Mrs. Roe Prier, Mrs. Norman Thomas and Mrs. Bob Stewart. Mr. Macky was at one time a resident of this county. [Mackey?] Rock Spring News: Charles Edens of Garfield, Ark., was here to see his mother, a few days last week, who is in poor health. Milwaukee News: Born to James Smalley and wife, Monday, March 23, a fine 9 pound daughter. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Milwaukee News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Ed Johnson at his mother's near Vanzandt school Friday. Funeral services were held at Exeter Sunday afternoon. [Click here to read] Milwaukee News: We were sorry to hear of heath of Isabelle Reese of Cassville. We sympathize with the parents and relatives and especially the husband and little children that so much need the love and care of a mother. Milwaukee News: Ethel Hefley, we are glad to say is some better. She visited the family of George Reams, Sunday. Milwaukee News: Miss Myrtle Reynolds of Cassville is visiting her brother, Orville and wife for a week. Washburn News: Mrs. Wm. Davis of Wheaton, visited her father, B.F. McCary, and other relatives from Wednesday until Saturday of last week. Washburn News: The remains of Lela Bradley were brought here for burial Monday. She died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Drinkwater in Chicago. She was an old resident of Washburn. She was laid to rest in the Hickman Cemetery, Monday at noon. Willow Brook News: Saturday, March 14, closed a very successful term of school at Willow Brook, with Noah Wilders, as teacher. The morning session spent in recitations of regular studies of the school. Near the noon hour the patrons begin to flock in. They expressed themselves as being very well pleased with the school. At noon the good ladies of the district began to spread a bountiful dinner which all enjoyed very much. In the evening, songs, pieces by the children with Ernest Land and his Edison phonograph entertained all pleasant until nearly four o'clock. Several prizes were give by the teacher to pupils for every day attendance, special work, etc. Big Spring News: Friday ended a successful term of school at Peoples taught by W. E. Fairchild. The day was spent with regular lessons until noon, when a bountiful dinner was set that was enjoyed by all. Spelling in the afternoon an a nice program was rendered Friday night with music by the Berryhill band. This is said to be one of the best schools that have been taught at Peoples. Big Spring News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Mitchell, the 23rd, a fine boy. Mother and babe are doing nicely. Mrs. W.W. Flint of Rolla is attending the daughter, Mrs. E.W. Kinnaman, who has the typhoid. Mrs. J. D. Gustin and children arrived from Salem, Dent County, Sunday for a several days visit her sister, Mrs. W. O. Black, and other relatives in the county. The family expects to move from Salem soon but have not decided upon their location. N. L. Hailey has received word from his son, Frank, of California that eh will be in soon for a visit with homefolks. Frank has been in the set for fifteen years. The members of the Christian Church gave Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Salyer, a surprise social Monday evening. The evening was most pleasantly spent. Mr. and Mrs. Salyer arrived that evening from a visit to Kentucky and found the home filled to its capacity with guests. They expect to move their household goods to Aldrich this week. Edward Johnson died early Saturday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Johnson. [Click here to read] M. B. Dabbs, died, one of the best known businessmen in the county. [Click here to read] Mrs. Isabelle Reese, wife of Al Reese, died Thursday, March 19, 1914. [Click here to read] Circuit Court Proceedings [Click here to read] Mrs. Lotie Burgy, daughter of the late W. S. Weston, died at her home in Washburn. [Click here to read] P. A. Boucher stated he had been enjoying a visit from his brother, J. C. Boucher. [Click here to read] Where an electric power company put in a dam they took George Vanzandt's farm - but didn't pay him for it. [Click here to read]

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