| 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 |
July 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO
William Hawk Dies at Age 82
One by one the old pioneer citizens of Barry County pass to their reward in the great beyond. Every year for the past decade has marked the passing of some old citizen who helped to blaze the way to to the present age of progress and modern civilization. Thursday morning July 13, 1916 saw the passing of one more old pioneer, a citizen who had lived in Cassville practically all the time from the date the town was laid out until the present time. With the passing of William C. Hawk Cassville and Barry County lost a man who was familiar with every year of their history for more than 70 years. He was born in McMinnville, Warren County, Tenn., Oct 6, 1833. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Hawk moved from Tennessee to what was then called the "West" and located at Keetsville, the old name of Washburn, about the year of 1839. When Cassville was laid out in 1845 the family moved here and this has been the family home since that time. With the exception of a short time spent in California in the Fifties, Mr. Hawk had lived in Cassville very since the town was laid out. He was a blacksmith and operated a shop here for many years. During the stage coach days he drove on route between Springfield and Fayetteville, Ark. During the Civil War he served as a soldier in Company G of the 154th Mo. Cavalry. William C. Hawk and Miss Roba Weekly were united in marriage in 1856. They reared a large family. The following children are living: Byron J., Mrs. Dora Talbert, Wm. S., Carlee, Chas., Robert and Cleo and Mrs. Grace Thompson of Cassville; Mrs. Buna Scott of Alluwee, Okla., and Mrs. J. W. Dow of Washington, D.C., all of whom were present at their father's death. Funeral services were held at the family home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Eld J. S. McQueen and Rev. J. T. Brattin. The business houses were closed during the funeral in honor of his memory. A large crowd assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased. Many beautiful flora emblems were sent. William C. Hawk was a quite unassuming and a good citizen and of the old pioneer type of character known for strict integrity and upright life. Strother - Farwell:
Miss Wanda Strother who has been one of McDonald County's successful school teachers, and Bert Farwell, formerly of the Horner locality southeast of Cassville but now of Hegler, Idaho, were married July 7 at Colorado Springs. Mrs. Farwell is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Ragain of Exeter and is a highly esteemed and accomplished young lady. Bert is a son of Wilder Farwell southeast of Cassville and has been operating a ranch in Idaho for the past three years. He is an excellent young man and will make good. They will make their home at Heglar, Idaho. Mrs. Allen Hudson Dead
Mrs. Allen Hudson of Pierce City died Saturday morning at the Hudson home in Pierce City. The funeral was held Sunday and was attended by a large crowd of people showing the high esteem in which she was held by the people of Pierce City and community. Mrs. Hudson had many friends in this city among the older citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson lived in Cassville during Mr. Hudson's term of office as sheriff many years ago. their home was in Capps Creek township for many years but for some time they have lived in Pierce City where Mr. Hudson has been interested in the banking business, becoming president of the First National Bank there. Good Citizen Assaulted
Late Wednesday evening of last week Sheriff Brixey was called to Butterfield to assist in restoring the peace of that little city and to serve warrants upon a number of parties who were changed with assaulting one of the good citizens of the town. The facts as the REPUBLICAN obtains them are as follows: Wednesday evening, just about dark, Mrs. Tom Poplin in company with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Green, went to Albright's to get some ice cream. On coming out of the store it is alleged that Mrs. Poplin was attacked by Jane Forgey and badly beaten while Nora Johnson, Sarah Riddle, Hugh Murray and wife stood guard with clubs to prevent Mrs. Poplin from being rescued from the attack. Ben Ray, one of this county's best citizens, happened along and attempted to stop the affair and was himself attacked for his offer to secure peace. Mrs. King also acted the part of the peace maker and was attacked. Thus having been left for a few minutes to the mercy of her assaults, Mrs. Poplin was badly beaten. Soon about fifty citizens of the town gathered and the sheriff was called. The news of the trouble spread rapidly in the community and for a time it seemed that the crowd gathered at the Poplin home could not be deterred from taking the law into their own hands but at last and fortunately cool heads prevailed and it was agreed to let the law take its course. Within an hour Sheriff Brixey had placed five of the parties under arrest and they now face charges of assault with intent to kill. The parties under arrest are Jane Forgey, Nora Johnson, Sarah Riddle, Hugh Murray and wife. They waived preliminary examination and were bound over to circuit court. Jane Forgery has been at the home of her mother in Butterfield for the past several weeks. Nora Johnson, a sister, has been at Butterfield only a very short time also, coming here, it is said from Texas. She and a Mrs. Johnson from Texas were married a short time ago. He returned to Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Murray came to Butterfield from Washburn and it is said, have had trouble there. Mrs. Poplin, the victim of the vicious attack, is the wife of the poplar Frisco agent at Butterfield. R. T. Poplin, and has been a resident of Butterfield since her marriage to Mr. Poplin about fifteen years ago. She is a faithful church and Sunday school worker, an active member of the W. C. T. U. and is held in highest esteem not only at her home but in many other parts of the county where she and Mr. Poplin are well known. She is a a frank and plain spoken woman who does not hesitate to speak out in condemning the wrong and upholding the right. It seems that her assailants had become angered at her on account of what they had heard she had said in regard to the conduct of certain persons and this is given as the cause of the assault. At the time of the assault upon Mrs. Poplin, her husband was not at home, having gone to Monett that evening on the evening passenger to attend to official business with Mr. Mills at Monett. Criminal Docket Being Tried
Judge McNatt Begins Trial of Criminal Cases Monday. Two Young Men to Penitentiary, Butterfield Case Thursday. Q. G. Underwood vs. John D. Forrester et al, foreclosure of mortgage, trail by court and judgment for plaintiff for $450. Equity of redemption ordered foreclosed. St. Louis Bank Equipment & Fixture Co. vs. Barry County, warrant continued. First National Bank, Cassville vs. Barry County, on warrant, judgment for plaintiff for amount of warrant and interest. Barry County Bank vs. County, on warrant, same. Bessie Henley vs. Julius Henley, divorce, decree for plaintiff and name of former husband, DeMoss restored. Della Afrey vs. Scott Alfrey, divorce, decree for plaintiff. W. H. Loyd vs. Phyllis Loyd, divorce, decree for plaintiff. Artilla Pruitt vs. N. E. Pruitt, divorce, decree for plaintiff. Grace McGinnis vs. John C. McGinnis, divorce, decree for plaintiff. Pansy M. Killion vs. Luther B. Killion, divorce, decree for plaintiff, with care and custody of infant daughter. Julia Pratt vs. Homer Pratt, divorce, decree for plaintiff, with care and custody of child. M. J. Ripley vs. John A. Ripley, divorce, decree of plaintiff. Amanda Ruddick vs. Walter Ruddick, divorce decree for plaintiff. Leona Ray vs. Floyd Ray, divorce, continued by agreement. Floyd German vs. Inis German, divorce, J. S. Davis, appointed a special judge to try case. Anna Kendrigan vs. Richard Kendrigan, divorce, decree for plaintiff, maiden name restored. Inis German vs. Floyd German, maintenance, dismissed for failure to persecute. L. E. Brown vs. D.C. Brown, divorce, decree for plaintiff. State vs. Wm Lockhart and Lois Johnson, breaking jail. Case continued and bond fixed at $500. State vs. Monroe Tinsley, burglary and larceny, trial by jury, verdict of guilty of burglary to the 2nd degree and punishment assessment at 2 years in the penitentiary. State vs. John Tinolio, selling liquor to a minor, continued. State vs. W. A. Landingham, removing and concealing mortgaged property, continued. State vs. I. M. Periman, practicing medicine without a license, trial by jury and verdict of not guilty, defendant discharged. State vs. H. H. Temple et al, cutting fence, continued. State vs. H. F. Myers, abortion, continued. State vs. Lee Sturgill, grand larceny, continued. State vs. W. T. Bailey, carrying concealed weapons, continued by defendant. State vs. Glen Hawk, wife abandonment, dismissed by state. C. A. King vs. John Scullin, et al, continued by agreement. Barry County vs. Coleyite Const. Co., action on bond, continued at cost of defendant. W. T. Raleigh Co. vs. J.C. Lowe et al, continued. J. W. LeCompe vs. Cassville Marble & Lime Co., notes, trail by court, judgment for plaintiff for $233.50. Order made to foreclose lien against lot 17 for Smith & Hayes. Addition to Cassville to pay judgment and costs. Consolidated Portrait & Frame Co. vs. W. B. Carey, et al, account, trail by court, judgment for plaintiff for $72. A panel of 40 men was summoned Thursday afternoon to report Wednesday morning at 1- o'clock in the Wm. Roderick case. As we go to the press the taking of testimony in the case has been begun. The case of the state vs. Jane Forgery et al and the case of the state vs. Clarence Ivey are both set for Thursday. ***
Sheriff Brixey was called to Butterfield on Wednesday evening of last week by citizens there for the purpose of securing peace and order. It is charged that a Mrs. Forgey was placed under arrest and gave bond for $500 for her appearance before Justice Ferguson Saturday, July 15. Warrants were also issued and served upon Mrs. Jos Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Murray and Mrs. Johnson who were charged with having disturbed the peace for being connected with the affair. |
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