| 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 |
November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Mrs. Russell, an inmate at the county farm, died Sunday night. Interment was made Monday at the Sparks Cemetery north of town. ***
The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wallen died Monday. Burial was made Tuesday at the Horner Cemetery. Married Thursday Evening:
Burl Reed of near town and Miss Glora Hemphill of this city were married Thursday evening by Rev. J. T. Brattin at his home. Burl is a young farmer reared in this vicitny. He is a young man well liked by his associates and admired by a host of friends. The bride is a daughter of Ira Hemphill of near McDowell. During her short residence in this city, she has gained the esteem of a large acquaintance. We join their many friends in extending congratulations. ***
Leann News: Uncle Bill Hilton, an old citizen of Leann, died Wednesday of last week of Bright's disease and was buried at the Hilton cemetery near Scholten Thursday. ***
A Pioneer Citizen Dead: William S. Hilton of near Scholten, who has resided in this county since 1841, died Wednesday of last week after a long illness. The deceased was born in Scott Co., Va., September 19, 1834. When seven years of age he came to Barry County with his parents who settled near Scholten. His father, Rev. Samuel Hilton, was one of the early Baptist ministers of this county. In 1848 he was married to Elizabeth Owens. To this union were born eleven children. He was the father of Lemon Hilton, a well known citizen who died a few months ago. He was a veteran of the Civil War, giving two years service to the cause of the union. He was a prominent stockman and farmer and was one of the county's most highly respected citizen. ***
Mr. John H. Lassiter died at his home in Aurora, Nov. 2, after forty days sickness of gastritis. He was the owner of the Rose Hill dairy. Mr. Lassiter was a native of Barry County in which county he spent most of his life. He had been a Christian from youth, being a member of the Church of God and was recognized and felt by all who knew him as a good man. Funeral services were conducted at Leann by Rev. John F. Thomas who was his neighbor for 22 years. The burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife and six children, five sons and one daughter, all grown. The daughter Mrs. Ira C. Thomas, who lives here. Verona Advocate. ***
Washburn News: Mrs. Josie Myers, wife of Phillip Myers, died Monday of pneumonia after a few weeks illness. Mrs. Myers was about 40 years old and has been a great sufferer with rheumatism for years. She was a lady of Christian character and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She will be buried at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery today, Tuesday. Our sympathy is extended to the husband and two sons who has lost a faithful wife and loving mother. ***
Alpheus Lamar, about 20 years of age, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Lamar of near Washburn, died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock of typhoid fever. From the beginning of his sickness he diseased took a strong hold and his condition had been serious many days prior to this his death. The funeral services were held at the Union Church in Washburn Monday afternoon and his body was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie cemetery. Besides the grief stricken parents he leaves a sister and two brothers to mourn his death. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends. ***
Washburn News: Alpheus Lamar, age 18 years, died at his home Sunday at 9 o'clock a.m. after a lingering illness of nine weeks of typhoid fever at the Union Church, Monday at 1 o'clock p. m. by Rev. Bishop. The remains were interred at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery, followed by a large funeral possession. Alpheus will be greatly missed by his parents and schoolmates. He was a patient sufferer during his long illness. We extend our heart felt sympathy to the bereaved parents in this dark hour and hope they will strive to meet Alpheus in the great beyond. The floral offerings were beautiful and showed love and esteem. ***
Washburn Prairie News: Alpheus Lamar died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lamar, near Washburn Sunday, Nov 8, 1914, after a lingering illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. His body was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Death of J. M. Stubblefield:
After an illness of two years from tuberculosis, J. M. Stubblefield, died Friday, Oct 30, 1914, at the home of his sister, Mrs. C.C. Ellis, just south of town. Deceased was 30 years of age and had always been of sound health till a few years ago when he began work in the zinc mines in the Joplin field, where he, as did his brother, contracted tuberculosis. He bore his affliction unflinchingly and made a brave fight for his life. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Thomas, Saturday, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family plot in the Stubblefield Cemetery on flat Creek. The dead man leaves, besides his mother, two brothers and three sisters. They are J. W. Stubblefield, Crane; Charles Stubblefield, Leann; Mrs. C.C. Ellis, Crane; Mrs. Anna Erwin, Springfield and Mrs. Wilma Galvin, Joplin. Crane Chronicle. |
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