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
July 23, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO


The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Perkins who died Wednesday of last week were held Thursday conducted by Rev. Clanton. Interment was made at the family cemetery near Seligman. The deceased was a daughter of the late James Sons and was born in Hancock County, Tenn., Nov 17, 1852. In 1880 she was married to Merit Perkins. To this union were born four children. They are Wilburn, James, and Luther Perkins and Mrs. Lena Wallace. Earlyin life she professed faith in Christ and lived a consistent Christian life. For a number of years she had resided in the vicinity of Seligman and enjoyed the esteem and respect of her acquaintance.

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Purdy News: Mrs. F. A. Archibald who died very suddenly last Tuesday night was buried here Friday afternoon following funeral services at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. E. W. Love. Mrs. Archibald was a native of West Virginia. She was 69 years old and had been in poor health for a number of years but was able to do her own house keeping up tot eh day of her death. Her brother from Kansas was the only relative to reach here owing to the distance from Purdy. Mrs. Archibald was a good woman and will be missed by those who knew her. We extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and other relatives.

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An aged Citizen Dead: Archibald M. Laney, an aged and highly respected citizen of the Oak Ridge locality, died Thursday following several months illness of kidney and bladder trouble.

The deceased was born December 30, 1833, in Greene County, Tenn. When five years of age, he with his parents, moved to Lawrence County, Mo., where he lived until until 1892 when he moved to the Oak Ridge locality northeast of town. In 1885 he was married to Mary A. Garroutte. To this union were born nine children, four living and five dead. In 1861 he united in the Union Army, being a member of Co. F. of the 24th Mo., Inf., and served three years. He was again married in 1890 to Mrs. Jane Elliot. To them were born two children, who survive. He was the father of 11 children, 35 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is survived by a wife , one sister, two brothers, and six children.

The funeral services were held Friday in charge of Rev. J. W. Ennes and interment was made at the Oak Ridge cemetery. The pall bearers were W. A. Anderson, T. A. Payne, Thos. Davis, J. R. Lee, J. A. Livingston and J. J. Edens.

The deceased was always a man of his word, of unquestioned integrity and stability of character. In his death the community and county loses one its most highly respected citizens.

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Killed Instantly: Crane, Mo., July 17. The funeral of Wesley Wilson, a young farmer who was killed in a runaway, Monday, six miles west of here, was held yesterday at the home, followed by interment in the Osa Cemetery. Wilson was killed before the eyes of his mother when he was thrown from a loaded wagon as the wagon struck a fence post.

The accident occurred as Wilson was hauling a small load of wood to the house. His mother was walking in front of the team of mules going down an incline to prevent them from running away. The wagon ran upon the mules and they began to run. Wilson was thrown out over the front of the wagon when the collision came and the wagon passed over his body. He regained his feet but fell dead as his mother reached his side. The right side of the chest was crushed according to an examination by a physician.

Wilson was 26 years of age and is survived besides his mother, by the widow and two small children.

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Died Suddenly: Mrs. F. A. Archibald of Purdy died Wednesday of last week at her home of heart trouble. Mrs. Archibald had on that day attended the Chautauqua and appeared to be enjoying her usual health. Shortly after her arrival home she was found by her husband in an unconscious condition. All assistance proved in vain. Her sudden death was a surprise to everybody. The deceased was born in March 1845 at Lumberport, West Virginia. In 1889 she was married to F. A. Archibald. Besides a husband she is survived by two sisters and one brother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.W. Love Friday afternoon. The deceased was a highly esteemed citizen and enjoyed the friendship of a host of acquaintances. The husband and immediate relative have the sincere sympathy of the public.

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Obituary: The death angel visited the home of Brother J. A. and Sister Frances McNally and claimed as its victim their only daughter, Bessie Gladys, age 1 year, 6 months, and 25 days. For more than a week she had suffered and lingered near the end of of life's journey. The loving parents did everything in their power together with the assistance of a good doctor and a host of neighbors and relatives but the end came and her little spirit was wafted away to the realms of day by the angels to join the loved ones gone before. She was a bright, sweet spirited child and was loved by all who knew her. But she is free from pain, sickness and sorrow and is now resting in the presence of Jesus and waiting the coming of father, mother, and little brothers to join her on the other shore. The funeral was conducted by the writer at New Church at 3:00 o'clock p.m., in the presence of a large audience of sorrowing relatives and friends and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery near by. May heaven's richest blessing attend the bereaved ones. J. T. Brattin.

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Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Abe Cantrell, died at her home, near Wheaton, Friday, June 17th. She leaves a husband three sons and three daughters, besides a host of other relatives to mourn her death. The body was brought to this place Saturday for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. H. Hodge after which the body was tenderly laid to rest.

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Purdy News: Ray Bennett, son of C. M. Bennett, living southeast of town, about five miles, died Friday night and was laid to rest in the Arnhart Cemetery, Saturday. He was a victim of a bad form of stomach and bowel trouble that prevails here now.

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Oak Ridge News: Wilson, little 11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott died Sunday, July 19 at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McVay, of Oak Ridge. The family had come here lately. The little fellow had the ailments of whooping cough and measles. Short services were conducted at the home of W. S. Hankins and burial was made at the Oak Ridge Cemetery. A 15 year old son, who also had the measles, now has typhoid. To the family almost among strangers, we extend our sympathy.

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Oak Ridge News: Died at his home near Oak Ridge of Bright's disease, A. M. Laney, about 81 years of age. Uncle Arch as he was called had lived here about 20 years and burial was made at the Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was very jovial and a good neighbor. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He leaves a widow and 7 children. Funeral services conducted by J. W. Ennes were held Friday at Oak Ridge school house. Interment was made in the cemetery near by. To the bereaved we tender our sympathy.

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In Death's Embrace: The death angel visited our community, Tuesday, July 14 and claimed for its victim the little babe of Marion and Josey Baird. The bereaved parents have our sympathy to their sad hours.poem follows.

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Oak Ridge News: Married Sunday, July 10, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, their daughter Miss Myrtle and Mr. Earnest Payne, W. S. Hankins officiating. These are fine young folks and we bespeak for them a happy and successful journey thur [through] life. The boys gave them a noisy charvarri [chavarri] Monday night and were treated to cigars and candy.A nice time was reported.
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