| 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 |
August 20, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Walter Williamson Killed: Walter Williamson who lived near Mano was killed lateMonday evening by a horse falling on him while attempting to drive a team to awagon up a steep hill near his home. Walter was on his way home from Cassvilleand had almost reached the top of a long steep hill when the horrible accidentoccurred. One of his horses is said to be balky and at times hard to control. Itis believed the horse refused to work and caused an entanglement that resultedin the wagon being found completely upset, the horses down on the ground andWalter lying dead under one of them. We have so far been unable to learn theparticulars as to how such an accident could have occurred. Mr. Williamson's tenyear old son was with him at that time. Mrs. Williamson sent the little boy witha horse to meet his father and assist him up the hill. But for some reason theextra horse was not placed in use as only the team was found hitched to thewagon. The little boy conveyed the sad news to his mother and neighbors who weresoon at the horrible scene. We understand Mrs. Williamson's body was found badlycrushed. The newsof his sudden and untimely death was severe shock to this family, father,brothers and neighbors. Walter was about 38 years of age and was one of the mosthighly respected of men. He was an excellent Christian gentlemen, a goodneighbor and an upright citizen in every respect. He leaves to mourn hisdeparture a wife, and eight children, an aged father, E. Williamson of thiscity, and two brothers, Troy of near town, Fred of Selbert, Colo. The family andimmediate relative have the heartfelt sympathy of the public. As we goto press we were unable to learn the funeral arrangements. ***
Rock Creek News: A sadaccident happened Monday on Rock Creek when Walter Williamson was returning fromCassville. About one-half mile from Dave Gautney's his team became unmanageableon the hillside turning the wagon over. Walter fell under the wagon tongue andboth horses fell on him breaking his neck and one shoulder and caved in hisbreast. His little boy was with him. Mr. Guatney was the first one to reach himand one horse was still living on the body when he arrived. Walter was one ofour very best citizens and a Christian man. In losing him we lose one of ourbest citizens and neighbors and the family of a kind and loving companion andfather. May each and every one of his family be prepared to go when the Lordcalls them as Walter was and be one unbroken family around the great whitethrone of God is the prayer of a friend and neighbor. The bereaved ones have theheartfelt sympathy of the entire community. ***
Charles,11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Davidson, of Exeter, died Monday. Thefuneral services were conducted at the Baptist church in Exeter, Tuesday morningat 11 o'clock. Burial was made at the Exeter Cemetery. ***
W. M. Antle, an agedand highly respected citizen who lived north of Exeter, passed away earlyWednesday morning, August 19, 1914. He was stricken Sunday with a stroke ofparalysis from which he gradually weaken until life became extinct. Mr. Antlehad been a resident of Barry County for a number of years and enjoyed theconfidence and respect of a large acquaintance. He is survive by a wife, foursons and a daughter. ***
Death of N. J. Lucky:N.J. Lucky, a well-known citizen of Exeter, died Sunday morning about sixo'clock. Death was due to an illness similar to apoplexy. He had been in poorhealth for some months. The deceased was 30years old and was born in Texas. When ten years old his parents moved toSouthwest Missouri where he grew to manhood. About 1887, he came to Exeter andengaged in the mercantile business and later farming. In 1876 he was married toAlmeda Burrow who died some years ago. He is survived by two sons, Walter ofMontana, Monroe of Exeter, and one daughter, Mrs. Mahala Phillips of California;also two brothers, M. C. of Texas, Robert of Lawrence County and one sister,Miss Lizzie Lucky of Exeter. He was an excellentcitizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a wide acquaintance. In hisdeath, Exeter loses one of its most honorable citizens. After short funeralservices held at the home, Monday morning interment was made at he ExeterCemetery. ***
Nathan Baird Dead:Nathan Baird for many years, a highly respected citizen of the vicinity ofCassville, died at his home about 4 miles southeast of town about 12 o'clockSunday, August 16, 1914, from Bright's disease. He became afflicted severalmonths ago and a general decline became evident to his wife and associates. Alltreatment came to be temporarily only availed nothing towards the regaining ofhis health and the victory of the disease soon became inevitable. The deceased was 66years and 4 months old and was born in Smith County, Tenn., April 15, 1848. Hewas a son of the late Capt. J. M. Baird. When a small boy he moved with hisparents to Lawrence County of this state where he grew to manhood. In the 70'she was married to Cris Beaver whom survives. To them were born no children. Soonafter their marriage, they moved to the place where he lived until death.Besides his wife, he is survived by three brothers, John of Winfield, Kan.,Chas. of Stotts City and H. S. Baird of Cassville, and one sister, Mrs. LindaMatlock of Stotts City. The funeral serviceswere held Monday afternoon at the home in charge of Rev. Ed Vanderpool.Interment was made on the home place at a spot selected by the deceased severalyears ago. In the death of Mr.Baird, Barry County loses one of its most highly respected citizens. He was aman of strong convictions and of unquestioned integrity and stability ofcharacter. He took an active interest in the affairs relating to his communityand county. For thirty odd years he served successively, with the exception ofone term, as school director of the Horner school district. We doubt if anotherman in the state had a longer record of service on the school board and tookmore interest in educating the youths of our country. He always manifested anunusual interest in the schools of his district and was a source ofencouragement to every teacher who has taught in the district and the pupils aswell. |
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