| 1916 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 3, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Sunnyside News: A large crowd gathered at the home of Aunt Cynthia Still's Sunday, Jan 30th with well filled baskets and surprised her, it being her birthday. She was eighty years old. Regardless of the ice covered trees they all enjoyed the good things to eat which the kind ladies had prepared at then noon hour. All present seem to enjoy the day very much, especially Aunt Cynthia. She received several presents from relatives and friends. We hope she may live to enjoy many more such birthdays. ***
Hazel Dell News: P. A. Boucher received a letter from his brother, J. C. Boucher of Ardmore, Okla., stating he was paralyzed by the explosion that occurred there some time ago and was bed fast 8 weeks. He said the doctor told him the chances were against him but he says, "I can weather the storm," which he did as he is well and hearty at 75 years. ***
Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Underwood of Viola, but who lived over in Stone County, died a short time ago. Mrs. Underwood died about three weeks ago and Mr. Underwood about two weeks ago, so we are informed by parties living in the eastern part of this county. Mr. Underwood was known by a number of the citizens all over this county. He once owned a large farm near Viola and had been a large dealer in stock. ***
Announcement: We are authorized to announce James C. Eubanks of Flat Creek township as a candidate for the office of sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the August primary. ***
Mineral Springs News: Uncle Jerry Miller, an old and highly respected citizen of this county was buried here Thursday of last week. He took lagrippe which developed into pneumonia which cased his death. He was for many years a resident to Mineral and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was 82 years old. One more veteran has answered the last call of the Great Commander Called Home
Sunday, Jan 30, 1916, John Michael Wardlaw, age 6 years, 7 months and 5 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wardlaw. Resolved, that in the loss of little Mike, as he was known to his parents and friends, he will be missed from his home missed from our Sunday School class of which he was one of the brightest and most faithful members, but the said "Suffer little children to come unto Me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven," In humble obedience and recognizing that our loss is little Mike's great gain, we together with the parents can only follow where more and more the beckoning hands of loved one are calling us home. As we have been permitted to watch the unfolding of his bud may we not with one eye of faith look forward and upward to the full flower transplanted and perfected in our Father's home. And be it further resolved that these resolutions be spread upon the records and a copy furnished the parents and each of the Cassville papers. Signed Class No 6, Christian Sunday School. By Mrs. Emma Horine, Teacher Funeral Thursday
The funeral of Miss Nannie McCary was held at the McCary home southwest of this city five miles, Thursday, January 27, conducted by Rev. E. W. Love. Interment was made in the family cemetery on the old home place. Miss McCary was born on the old McCary homestead May 26, 1844, For more than 71 years of her life she had lived in this county. She was the daughter of Henry McCary who came to this county in 1837 and settled on the farm, with a much larger body of land, which has ever since been the McCary home. In the year 1854 Henry McCary represent Barry County in the Missouri legislature. He was for many years one of the county's leading citizens. She leaves five brothers and a sister. They are B. F. of Washburn, Asbury of Fairview, Joe of Exeter, Thomas and John and Mrs. Jennie Mitchell of Cassville R. F. She was a woman of splendid traits of character and was devoted to her home. ***
John Michael, little six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wardlaw, died at 12 o'clock Saturday night, January 29, of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Eld. G. A. Yardbrough and interment was made in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Little Michael was a bright pupil in his class the primary department at school and his unexpected passing away brought grief to the hearts of his teacher and little classmates. The bereaved father and mother have the sympathy of the citizens of Cassville in their bereavement. In the Probate Court:
The will of I. W. Nettleship who died a few weeks ago at his home near Purdy and the will of Thomas J. McClure southwest of this city who died last week have been filed for probate in the office of Judge Landis. Shelby Nettleship was named in the I. W. Nettleship will as executor and entered into a bond of r$1,000 as said executor. The estate consisted of a farm and about $500. worth of personal property. Emmet and John P. McClure were named in the McClure will as executors of the estate of Thomas J. McClure, to serve without bond. The estate consisted of 285 acres of good and well improved land, some $1,500 cash and quite a lot of additional property. There are five children to share the property. The will provides for a bequest of $100 to Mrs. Lenore Lee, a grand-daughter, $200 in cash is willed to Emmett McClure, the remainder of the money is willed equally to the other two sons, John P. and Ewing K., and the two daughters, Mrs. T. D. Pitts and Mrs. Anna Arnold. The other personal property is given to Emmett and Ewing, share and share alike. 285 acres of land is willed as follows: 102 acres, being that part of the farm on the east side of the Cassville and Washburn road, principally if not all, to Ewing, 10 acres to Mrs. Anna Arnold and 173 acres o the west side of the road to Emmett and John P. McClure, sharing equally. The two daughters had in years past been given land, which fact was mentioned in the will. The estate will likely be valued at $20,000. Husband and Wife Die Within 24 Hours of Each Other:
Jeremiah Miller, known as Uncle "Jerry" Miller died on Wednesday morning, January 26 and Mrs. Miller on Thursday morning, January 27, 1916, only about 24 hours apart. Funeral services for Mr. Miller were held at the Mineral Springs Baptist Church Thursday, conducted by Revs. Ennes and Riddle. The funeral for Mrs. Miller was conducted near Jenkins on Friday. Mr. Miller had been twice married and his body was buried by the side of his first wife. He and his second wife had been married only about ten years. Her family cemetery was near Jenkins and her body was laid to rest there. Jeremiah Miller was born in Iowa in 1834. He came to this state sometime before the Civil War. He enlisted in Co. B. of the 24 Missouri Infantry and severed faithfully until the close of the war. Sometime after the war he moved to Barry County were he continued to live until his death. For many years he lived in the locality about Mineral Springs, was a member of the Baptist Church at that place and an honored and respected citizen. He left no children, except an adopted son, Roy Miller of Tulsa, Okla. Roy arrived in time to attend the funeral. |
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