| 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 |
June 1, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
Deaths: Uncle Frank Davis, one of the pioneer residents of Lawrence County, died at his home on Center Creek, Saturday morning, May 27, 1916, at 4 o'clock, after a long illness. The funeral services were conducted at the Liberty church, four miles northwest of Monett after which interment was made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. He was born April 1, 1846. A devoted wife, three sons and one daughter mourn his death. The children are Will and Walter Davis, who reside near the old home place, Jack Davis and Mrs. J. A. Mayhew of St. Louis. His sisters are Mrs. F. M. Howard of Monett and Mrs. Nannie Stockstill of Miami, Texas, and his brother, E. M. Davis of Sulphur, Okla. The deceased was a man of strict integrity, upright and honest in all his dealings and was university respected by his host of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Davis was a soldier in the Union Army, a member of Company I, Second Regiment of Missouri Light Artillery. File Declarations for County Office
Candidates for Nominations to County Offices Should File Declarations Not later than Thursday June 1. Up to Wednesday noon, May 31, the following candidates for nominations to he various county offices of Barry County, for which elections are to be held in November, had filed their declarations with County Clerk Jeffries in order that their names may appear upon the printed ballot. Republican Ticket Judge Western District Jacob Storck Judge Eastern Distric S. P. Hilton Daniel M. Shumate Sheriff James Whittington M. E. Newman James Eubanks Joseph A. Jackson August F. Hilker Assessor W. W. Hutchens John E. Lowder J. M. Gurley Treasurer John P. Pennel Frank Moffatt Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Meador Democratic Ticket Judge Western District C.C. Howerton Judge Eastern District No one Filed Sheriff Ira Garrison S. F. Higgs Wm. Houston T. A. Stockton Fred Sills Assessor Chas. H. Haddock Treasurer W .F. Wardlaw Byron J. Hawk Prosecuting Attorney Jake Davis No one filed for the offices of Representative, Coroner, Surveyor or Public Administrator on either ticket up to Wednesday noon, May 31, when the REPUBLICAN went to press. These vacancies will be filled by the county committees after the primary. Thursday, June 1, is the last day for filling declarations as the law is generally interpreted but it is a question if a declaration filed on June 1 would not also be good. By counting that day there still remain 60 days to August 1. ***
Personal and Local News: It was reported in this city, Wednesday that George W. Gurley and Mrs. N. S. Baker of Purdy were married in Purdy, Tuesday evening. Rev. Whittington being the officiating minister. Mr. Gurley is one of the best known citizens of Purdy and this county, having been engaged in business at Purdy for many years up to a few years ago when he retired. Mrs. Gurley lived south of this city until a short itme ago when she moved to Purdy. The contracting parties are both highly esteemed citizens and will receive the congratulations of a host of friends. ***
Personal and Local News: M. M. Cox, brother of M. B. and Milligan Cox, died at Armer, Kan., Friday, May 26, 1916, at 12 o'clock, noon. The body will be brought to his city and funeral service will be held at the home of M. B. Cox, northeast of Monett, Sunday, by Rev. L.A. Smith, after which interment will be made in the Cox Cemetery. Monett Times. |
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