| 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 |
April 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Prominent Young Business Man Passes Away:
Will Storck, a young business man of Purdy, died at his home in Purdy, Wednesday afternoon, April 12, of measles and pneumonia, following an illness of several days. Mr. Storck had been the very picture of robust manhood. He became sick of measles and pneumonia also set up. The measles failed to break out well and his condition was considered serious for a few days before he died. However, on the day of his death he appeared much better and only a few minutes before he passed away talked freely and suggested some of his friends who had called that the weather seemed fine and that soon he hoped to be able to go out with them for a drive. On account of his apparent improvement his physician advised Judge Storck, Will's father, that he could come over to Cassville that day and look after his official duties on the board of equalization. Judge Storck came over and felt hopeful of his son's rapid improvement until about 3:30 o'clock when he received the sad message. Will Storck was born on the Storck homestead northeast of Purdy 3 1/2 miles in 1882 and had lived in this county all of his life. Until a few years ago he had engaged in farming and had been a successful farmer. After moving to Purdy he became associated with his father in business and was a successful and promising young business man. He was a member of the Lutheran church and estimable citizen. The county had no better citizen than Will Storck and his passing away is a distinct loss which has caused sincere grief to the entire community in which he had spent his life. He leaves a wife and four small children, three daughters and one son. All of the children have been ill of measles. The funeral conducted by Rev. Meyers, his pastor, was held Friday at 1 o'clock. A short service was held at the home and continued at the Lutheran Church northwest of Purdy. The large crowd in attendance from Purdy, surrounding community and from Cassville and Monett spoke in highest terms of the respect in which he was held. ***
Brother and Sister Meet After 60 Years
George W. Hammit of Bristol, Virginia, arrived in this city, Saturday morning to visit his only sister, Mrs. Mary Flaherty who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Al Bush, northeast of this city, five miles. They had not seen each other for sixty years. through the assistance of Postmaster, A. L. Galloway, this brother and sister were brought together after a lapse of more than a half of a century. Several weeks ago Mr. Galloway received a letter of inquiry from Mr. Hammit. He promptly answered the letter, telling him that Mrs. Flaherty was still living and that her home was near Cassville. Numerous letters have since followed and Saturday Mr. Hammit came in. Mr. Galloway drove him to the Bush home. Mrs. Flaherty is ninety years old and Mr. Hammit sixty-nine. ***
Heir to Large Estate:
Otto Abrens of Golden was in this city Monday. He lately receive a letter from a sister in Germany giving the sad news of the death of Mr. Abrens' father, Edward Abrens, who lived in the Province of Hanover, Germany. He was 83 years old and left a large estate which is to be heired by three children: Otto Abrens of Golden, a son at St. Charles, Mo., and the daughter in Germany. Otto Abrens came to this county from Germany in 1875. He had not seen his father since that time. The estate is believed to amount to about $20,000 to $25,000. ***
Young Lady Dies of Measles:
Miss Clara Hall, 20 year old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hall, northeast of this city, died Tuesday of measles. On account of the dangerous illness of an older sister in the same home, no funeral services will be held at time of interment, but will be held at a later date. Interment will be made today at the Ennis Cemetery. Sam Hall, the father of Miss Clara Hall, has also been dangerouslyy ill of measles, but is now improving. ***
Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
L. G. Brown passed the eightieth milestone of the highway of life on Thursday, April 13. Mrs. Brown and son, A. L. gave him a birthday dinner in honor of the occasion. The employees of the Brown Mercantile Co. and Miss Emma Vawter were dinner guests. Mr. Brown says he is eighty years young and judging from his apparent good health and the ways in which he looks after his business, his friends believe that he puts it right. ***
Aged Mother Passes Away:
Mrs. Jane McMahan, an old and beloved citizen of Exeter, passed away Monday at the age of almost exactly 75 years. She was known by a large number of the citizens of this entire community and news of her death will bring grief to many hearts. Her pastor, Rev. L. F. Filewood, conducted funeral services at Exeter, Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the beautiful Maple Grove Cemetery nearby. The following short sketch of her life was reported by her pastor: Mrs. Eliza Jane McMahan, was born in Kingston, Ark., April 25, 1841, and died near Exeter, Mo., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Northcutt, April 27, 1916. She was married to G. R. McMahan, Aug. 28, 1856. To this union 9 children were born. Four died in infancy. Mrs. H. M. Hargis of Springfield, Mo., Martin S. McMahan of Aurora, Mo., Mrs. Nora S. Lucky of Saragossa, Tex., Mrs. Kate Powell of Pierce City, Mo., and Mrs. Maud Northcutt of Exeter, Mo., are left to mourn her death. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church of Rocky Comfort some time in 1855. After the Civil War closed she joined the M. E. Church South of which she continued a faithful member to the close of her earthly pilgrimage. She was so afflicted and weak the last few years of her life that she could not take much interest in the active work of the church but ministered the best she could to its support. Her well worn Bible bears the marks of regular reading. May we all meet her in the place of "The Saint's ever lasing rest." ***
Birthday Surprise:
A large number of relatives and friends of Mrs. J. N. Skelton assembled at her home in Eagle Rock Sunday, April 16 and gave her a surprise dinner in honor of her sixty-ninth birthday. Sunday was church day at Eagle Rock and after church services were over practically the entire congregation went from the church to the Skelton home where a fine dinner was served. Parties present were Rev. Ed Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Skelton and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meador of Cassville and Mrs. Eldon Bare of Eureka Springs. Mrs. Skelton was born and reared in Roaring River Township and has lived there all her life. She is the mother of eleven children, all married and most of whom were present at the old home Sunday. The day was a most pleasant one and her many friends wish her numerous returns of the day. ***
Probate Court Docket:
Monday, May 8 Atkinson, Clyde, H. L. Thomas, curator. Arnold, C. S., J. A. Arnold, admr. Arnold, Carrol S., J. A. Arnold, curator. Arnold, Lois, J. A. Arnold, curator. Bryan, Frank, et al, J. E. Sater, curator. Brattin, Nellie, Lorena Marquardt, guardian. Black, Joseph C., W. O. Black, admr. Bowling, Opal, et al, Martha E. Hilton, curatrix. Bowen, Raymond, et al, W. N. Laidlaw, curator. Card, Jane Alfred, et al, Jas. E. Sater, curator. Case, Jerley, et al, Elisha Case, curator. Carter, Jackson D., Sig Solomon, executor. Carey, J. H., Pearl Carey, guardian. Tuesday, May 9
Easeman, Nadine, et al, Vicey Easeman, curatrix. Eden, Napoleon, Francis Eden, adm'r Edwards, Opal, Fred Edwards, curator. Eagleston, James, Herbert Eagleston, admr. Ferguson, Roy C., et al, Thos. Ferguson, curator. Hurt, Geo. T., Cora C. Hurt admrx. Higgins, Martha L., F. L. Higgins, guardian. Hussey, Harrison, et al, S. M. Callaway, curator. Hilton, Wm. S., E. M. Hilton, admr. Hunt, Jas. W., Rhoda F. Hunt, admrx. Hemphill, Jewette, W. M. Perriman, curator. lance, Chas. H., R. A. Moudy and T. C. Lance, executors. Lee, Chas. M., I. M. Lee, executor. Murphy, Jere, E. A. O'Dwyer, admr. Wednesday, May 10
Noe, Ruby Lee, J. B. Mullins, curator. Overton, Wm. J., A. K. Boggs, admr. Packwood, J. B., J. F. Pilant, admr. Rowley, Joseph B., et al, A. F. Rowley, curator. Rowley, Asa B., et al, A. F. Rowley, curator. Robinson, G. W., J. A. Roller admr. Rice, Laura, et al, C. C. Mitts, curator. Saxe, Lee, et al, W. L. Black, curator. Skelton, Reuben R., G. C. Price, admr. Tate, Gladys E., Nora G. Tate, curatrix. Warren, Tennessee, J. F. Pilant, admr. Wagner, W. M., J. F. Pilant, admr. Wilson, Harlan, H., A. G. Wise, admr. Williams, Rilda, A. M. Williams, executor. Wilson, Wayne and Frank, J. L. Wilson, curator. C. M. Landis, Judge of Probate |
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