| 1915 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 |
Feb 18, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Mrs. Martin Kelley Dead: Mrs. Malda Kelley died February 5, 1915, at the home of her son in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born November 11th, 1848 in Barry County, Missouri. She was married to Martin Kelley in August 1866 to this union was born five children, four sons, and one daughter. The daughter having died at the age of 22 years. The four sons now married, remain with their families to mourn her loss. At the age of fourteen, she united with the M. E. Church South and has lived a devoted Christian life. The body was shipped to Perice [Pierce] City, and taken out to Bethel M. E. Church where the funeral was conducted by Rev. F. M. Price. The interment was made in the Bethel Cemetery. Pierce City Leader An Excellent Citizen Dead:
Colmore S. Arnold, an excellent citizen, and a successful farmer, died Saturday night, February 13, 1915, at his home in the Vanzandt locality of pneumonia and complications of diseases. Mr. Arnold was born in this county near Seligman, November 21, 1876. He was reared in that vicinity, where he had ever since enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was held in high esteem. In December 1896, he was married to Annie McClure, a daughter of Thomas McClure, an aged and highly respected citizen who resides near the home of the deceased. They were the parents of one daughter, Miss Lois. He was also a nephew of Bud Arnold who resides west of town. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Exeter, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, in charge of Rev. E.W. Love of this city. is body was interred at the Maplewood Cemetery. In his death the county has lost one of its prominent citizens. He was recognized as one of this community's' successful and substantial farmers and because of his quiet and unassuming disposition he enjoyed the friendship of everybody. The widow and daughter and immediate relative have the heartfelt sympathy of the public. Died Suddenly:
David W. Loftin, letter carrier, on the Star route from Cassville, to Hailey and Cato, died very suddenly at Henry Scroggin's home about one mile west of Mineral Springs, Monday evening about five o'clock. On account of his sudden death an inquest was held Monday night under the direction of Justice of the Peace H. P. Sons. The testimony showed his death was due to heart failure. A short time prior to his death, Mr. Loftin had stopped at the Mr. Busse's home about one and a half mile east of the Scroggin's place to warm. While there he complained of feeling bad but owing to his poor health for the past year his aliment was not considered serious. By the time he arrived at Mrs. Scroggins' home he was in a helpless condition, and lived about ten minutes after his arrival. He had been bothered with internal aliments for several months but had not been seriously sick at any time. The deceased was born in Polk County, MO, Jan 13, 1851. He moved to this county about 27 years ago where he resided until death. As a citizen he enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large acquaintance of this county. He leaves a widow and six children. He was a brother of A. H. Loftin, east of town. His sudden death was a great shock to this family and many friends. Funeral services were held at Mineral Springs Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Wells of Miami, Okla., and Revs. Riddle and J. W. Ennes and his body interred in the cemetery nearby. Probate Court Proceedings
Est. Emily Wilburg, insane, demand of Barry County for $195.00, allowed. Est. James Catron, dec'd demand of P. E. Horine for $90.75, allowed. Est. James Catron, dec'd, demand of Mitchell Clo. Co. for $18.50, allowed. Est. Oval Suttles, a minor, final settlement field and approved. Est. Emily Wilburg, insane, final settlement, filed and approved. Est. Lena Fly, a minor, final settlement filed and approved. Est. William J. Overton, minor, 10th annual, settlement field and approved. Est. Jewel Ross, et al, minors, 6th annual annual settlement filed and approved. Est. Nellie Britton, insane, 7th annual settlement filed and approved. Est. Daisy Holt, insane, 4th annual settlement filed and approved. Bal. due estate $185.74. Est. L. W. Gardner, dec'd, 1st semi-annual settlement. Bal. due estate $3319.68. Est. M. B. Dabbs, dec'd, 1st semi-annual settlement, filed and approved. Bal. due estate $168.94. Est. Francis A. and Albina Buffa, 2nd annual settlement examined by the court and approved. Bal due estate $12.63. Est. J. H. Petilzer, dec'd, final settlement filed and approved. Est. Opal Bowling, et al, minor final settlement of Lemon Hilton and his adm'r. H. Hilton, filed and approved. Est. James S. Payton, dec'd final settlement filed and approved. Bal. due estate $84.20. Est. A. J. Henderson, dec'd, final settlement, examined by the court and approved. Bal. due estate $230.45. Est. Maco Messer, minor, 1st annual settlement, examined and approved by the court. Bal. due estate $202.95. Est. Cora M. Johnston, insane, 3rd annual settlement, examined and approved. Bal. due estate is $2222.93. Est. Raymond Card, 1st annual settlement examined, approved. Bal. due estate $13.17. Est. Clarence and Byron Lenhart, minors, 8th annual settlement, filed and approved. Bal. due estate $236.79. Est. Mary O. George, minor, 1st annual settlement, examined and approved. Bal. due estate $368.12? Est. Mandy Winsatt field and approved. Bal. due estate $30.30? Est. James Catron, dec'd, an allowance of $300.00, allowed to Mary Catron, widow of deceased. Est. James Catron, dec'd, an allowance of $50. ordered to administer, John Perkins, to purchase a tombstone at the grave of James Catron, dec'd. Est. Amos A. Vanzandt, et al, minors, 1st annual settlement filed and approved. Bal. due estate $232.62. Est. Rebecca S. J. and Martha M. Stephenson, 34d semi-annual settlement approved by the court. Bal. due estate $349.75. J. T. VanHook, dec'd, final settlement, filed and approved. Loren and Rosie Rogers, minor, 1st annual settlement approved by the court. Bal. due estate $212.35. Est. A. B. Gardner, 1st annual settlement, examined and approved. Bal. due estate $91.62. Est. B. Adam Schreoter, demand of First National Bank of Perice [Pierce] City for $60.80, allowed Est. B. Adam Schreoter, demand of First National Bank of Perice [Pierce] City for $25.33, allowed Est. B. Adam Schreoter, demand of First National Bank of Perice [Pierce] City for $51.58, allowed. Est. B. Adam Schreoter, demand of Peirce [Pierce] City National Bank for $40.00, allowed. |
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