Marriage Licenses

Peter J. Martin & Jessie Dailey of Monett

Earle Ernest Viola & Pearl Green, Cassville

Arthur Allen & Lela Hailey, Monett

Bert Hooker & Nora Lennox, Seligman

Benjamin Reno of near Mineral Springs died very suddenly, July 1st of heart failure, age 61 years. He was born in Lawrence County, PA, Jan 2, 1843 and came to Barry County in 1884 and settled on Stone's Prairie, where he resided until about two years ago, when he sold his farm there and moved to his late home. He and been in bad health for sometime and on the day of his death had gone to his barn and when found was sitting with one hand supporting his head. He left a wife and five children to mourn his death. He was a good citizen and had the respect and confidence of all his acquaintances. Besides he was a consistent member of the Protestant Methodist church. The remains were laid to rest in the Mt Pisgah Cemetery on King's Prairie, July 2nd. Barry County has lost a splendid citizen his family a loving husband and father.

Chas. Haddock, Jas. Armstrong, Chas Cole, Chas. Kemper, Elias Yarnall, Sam Laney and Adolphus Walker of Exeter and David Talbert of Cassville, took examination for rural carries here last Saturday. 

Marriage Licenses:

T. B. Stephens & Nora L. Clountz, Washburn

Carl Sullivan & Clara Brown, Cassville

Edward E. Marbut & Mollie Seth, Verona

John J. Brigman, Exeter & Cleavie Allison, Purdy.

New Hope Items: George Vinyard has returned home from Texas. We are glad to see George back once more.

Pioneer News Items: Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Carpenter have a new girl.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Mrs. Judge Utter of near Cassville attended the funeral of her grandson. Lava Utter of near Berryville, Ark., last week.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Born to John Crabb and lady of Butterfield, a son.

Jas. Black has been sentenced to hang at Sherman, Texas, Aug 16. A petition is being circulated to be presented to Gov. Lanham of Texas asking for a commutation of his sentence from hanging to life imprisonment.

Mrs. J. W. LeCompe received an announcement of the death of Mrs. Susan J. Rogers at Atoka, I. T., July 11, age 55 years. The remains were laid to rest there July 12, with funeral services at the M. E. Church, South. Mrs. Rogers formerly resided at Exeter and was a sister to Mrs. J. W. Welshear, formerly of this city, but now of Ft. Smith, Ark., Mrs. Rogers was an excellent lady and enjoyed the respect of everybody.

Mrs. Jas. B. Davis of near Rogers, Ark., died Saturday of asthma and a bronchial affection [sic]. He was a brother in law of Alfred King of Mineral Springs and formerly resided just east of McMurty Spring.

The Monett Star says Mrs. John D. Friel left her new husband and returned to her home at Webb City, Tuesday, claiming that her husband had misrepresented things to her.

Gus LeCompe's parents have received his final appointment as cadet to West Point from President Roosevelt.

Marriage Licenses:

Homer Thomas & Lottie Hilton, Jenkins

Lee Hilker & M. M. Bohannon, Mayflower

Wm. Brant, Frank and Clyde Hefley, Lark Cunningham and Orvil Eden on a recent fox hunt down Dry Hollow, Lark Cunningham drove the hack into of water, and they were all unceremoniously capsized and all received a severe ducking, which dampened their ardor for fox hunting. The boys say that Wm. Brandt could be heard a quarter getting his breath when he got in the way.

It is with very great regret we announce the death of Adam Herd at his home near Seligman, Saturday, night of dropsy of the heart, age 71 years. Adam Herd's word was his bond; his honesty was never questioned. He was radical in his view and stayed with what he believed was right. He had resided in Barry County, for 50 odd years, and raised six children who are Madams George W. Roller, Johnson Tankersley, Geo. Snitzer, Amos Roller of near Seligman and Margaret Newland of Oklahoma, and Geo. Herd of near Cassville. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The remains were laid to rest Monday in the New Salem Cemetery with Masonic honors. Mrs. Herd and her children have our sympathy.

Willard J. Parrish died Saturday night in this city at the residence of his son, Nelson Parrish, of paralysis, age 73 years. The remains were conveyed to Bolivar Sunday and there laid to rest. He had been afflicted with paralysis since Aug 1, 1903, and had been an invalid since that time. He was a member of the M. E. Church and served 3 years in the Union Army during the civil war. Nelse and Henry Parrish, his two sons, and Mrs. Nelse Parrish accompanied the remains to Bolivar. The bereaved have our sympathies. 

John R. Mitchell received a telegram from Carterville on the 15th, stating that his son-in-law, John Kane, of that place was very low with typhoid fever. Mr. Kane died Saturday. He is said to have been a good citizen. Mr. Mitchell attended Mr. Kane during his last illness.

Oak Ridge News Items: Nathan Bennett of Roaring River visited his sister, Mrs. Martha Hudson, Monday. Mrs. Bennett will remain this week. Nath. says they can beat the Ridge for corn.

Aunt Lydia Mills is sick.

Died at Ft. Worth, Texas, from the shock of a surgical operation, Mollie, beloved wife of M. M. Hanks of Quannah, Texas. She leaves besides her husband five children.

Wm. Powell of Berryville, AR, died at Webb City, last week.

Mayflower Items:  Married July 12, Lee Hilker and Miss Mattie Bohannon of this place. W. F. Easley officiating.

Mayflower Items: Tom Stephens and Miss Nora Cloutz of Washburn were married at W. F. Easley's residence July 2nd.

Oak Ridge Items: Milton Brown lost a calf Sunday night, cause supposed to be black leg.

Marriage Licenses:

Jno. C. Vermillion, Jenkins & Hattie A. Cogzill, Monett

Wm. T. Barr & Fannie E. Wooten, Exeter.

Geo. Barnett & Julia Payne, Rocky Comfort

Elijah Furlow, Monett & Bertha Maxwell, McDowell

July 23, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

John R. Mitchell received a telegram from Carterville on the 150, stating that his son-in-law, John Kane, of that place was very low with typhoid fever. Mr. Kane died Saturday. He is said to have been a good citizen. Mr. Mitchell attended Mr. Kane during his last illness.

Jas. Roller of near Washburn was in town Thursday. He said corn was looking well considering the season. Wheat yield was very good.

Mrs. W. F. Mullens received a draft for $500 last week from the Supreme Secretary of the Fraternal Home Society, on a policy carried by her husband.

John P. McClure is now Frisco agent at Purdy. We are truly glad of it, and extend best wishes to John for greater success.

W. J. Bloomer of Cassville, Tim Montgomery of Washburn, Scott Barr of Corsicana, Pat Martin of Monett, and Arthur Hilton of Scholten attended the Democratic State Convention as delegates this week.

L. F. Jones and family returned Thursday, morning from a visit to the World's Fair. They are well please with their trip.

Timothy M. Anderson of Washington D. C. visited his sister Mrs. Howard Day and family of Exeter this week. He has a position in the U. S. Navy Department.

Wm. Lyon and lady and little son, Archie, of Waxahachie, Texas are visiting their niece, Mrs. O. P. Murphy, and family of near this city.

Francis Goodnight of near Purdy, had two horses stolen Thursday night of last week. They also stole two saddles from Fletcher Wormington. They traced them to Berryville, Ark., where they lost trace of them.

Washburn News Items: Miss Murrell Moffatt of Paris, Texas, is visiting relative here at the present.

Washburn News Items:  Born to L. L. Henbest and wife, a son on the 26th, mother and babe are doing well.

Washburn News Items: P. S. Myers and Sam Thompson are thinking of moving to Colorado soon.

Washburn News Items: Old Mr. Bateman of Arkansas who is visiting his son about 3 miles south of town is dangerously sick.

Shell Knob News Items; Sherman Epperly and his aged father, Uncle Sim, are visiting P. W. Epperly.

Shell Knob News Items: P. W. Brazel moved to his new home last week.

Mrs. Appa Moore and little daughter of Springfield, while visiting her father, John Davidson, of near Exeter, the little daughter was bitten through the nose by a dog. The bone in the nose was broken.

Jerry Miller and family arrived here Monday, July 25 from the Indian Territory, where he has been living for some time. He says he has come back to stay and will live at Mineral Spring.

Robt. Montgomery of Liberty township was here Monday. He said the corn crop was looking well, that the wheat crop escaped the wet season much better than he expected. That Geo. Ferguson of that neighborhood was very sick with the bilious fever.

Rock Springs News Items:  Albert Wilson commenced teaching school here Aug 1, with about fifty scholars in attendance.

Rock Springs News Items: Lorenza Bateman of the Boston Mountain country in Arkansas who was visiting J. H. Barem, his son, died on the night of July 30, of inflammation of the bowels, caused from flux. He was 73 years old. The remains ere buried in the King Cemetery near P. E. Roller's. The bereave have our sympathies.

Oakly Union News Items: Mrs. Dave Smith who has been sick for some time is no better.

Oakly Union News Items: Grandma Howerton visited her son, C. C. Howerton, Saturday night and Sunday.

Old man Eby of Scholten died suddenly last week, with heart trouble.

John F. Hutchens of the Pioneer Roller Mills, was in the city Wednesday. He informed us that another railroad survey had been made from Pierce City to that place and that they felt very hopeful of securing this road.

Mrs. Richardson died Sunday near New Hope Church of dropsy, aged 77 years. For 45 years she had been a resident of Barry County and was highly esteemed. Rev. Hodge's held funeral services at Concord Cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest.

Born to Thos. Robberson and family, at Madison Mill, Aug 6, a daughter.

Dock Hutchens, of Monett died Thursday evening of consumption, aged about 55 years. The remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in the Cassville Cemetery. Dock has many relatives in this county who will be grieved to learn of his death.

Mrs. Maud Jordan, of Texas is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. B. Price, at Neosho. She will visit relatives here before returning.

Roy Cornell and a Mr. Burris of near Eagle Rock, have gone to the Worlds Fair.

T. D. Steele left for Austin, Texas, Monday night to present a petition to Gov. Lanham, asking for a commutation of the sentence of death to be imposed on Jas. Black, at Sherman, Texas, Aug. 26 to imprisonment is the penitentiary for life. Mr. Steele carried a petition and many letters from citizens in this county to be presented to the governor. We hope the governor will see his way clear to commute Black's sentence.

Bud Phipps of the Pasley neighborhood left some very fine supplies at the office last Saturday, that we sent to the World's Fair. John Barker left some very fine Elberta Peaches, that we sent to the World's Fair.

Harris Hudson has returned from Arkansas.

Perry Grimes of Bloomington, Indiana, is visiting his brother, J. M. Crimes of this city.

H. L. Combs, wife and daughter, of Independence, MO, are the guests of Mrs. Combs' brother. W. A. Wear and family of this city. We acknowledge a peasant call from Mr. Combs.

L. F. Jones of this city, I. F. Pilant of Exeter, Elsie Cox and a Mr. Lane of Purdy, attended the Republican judicial convention at Jefferson City. They returned home Thursday.

John Earl, and his sister, Miss Cora, and Miss Clara Brattin are taking in the World's fair this week.

Mrs. L. Beasley, and daughter, Ruth, returned Tuesday evening from a visit with relatives in Springdale, Arkansas.

Rocky Comfort and Pioneer flour, meal, bran ship, hay and corn at Ira A. Williams. 

W. G. Tucker, of Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, came in Saturday night to visit old friends. He formerly resided in Purdy.

Sam Blankenship has purchased the Jas. Taylor farm, known as the Vaughn farm, at the Bear Wallow, northeast to of town.

Mayflower News Items: Marion Easley has sold his farm to Pete Mahurin and moved about about four miles north of Rogers, Arkansas.

Seligman News Items; C. R. Apple and W. J. Osbourn and families attended the meeting at Rev. McCracken's Sunday.

Seligman News Items: Ed Head has gone to Arkansas. 

R. D. Lenhart and wife of Monett visited their daughter, Mrs. George Callaway, Tuesday and Wednesday and took in the reunion.

G. L. Plummer, lady, and son of Green Forest, Ark, attended the reunion this week and were the guests of Mrs. Plummer's parents, Geo. Reed and family of near Eagle Rock.

Seligman News Items: James, Etta, Jennie, Gusta, and Early McCollum attended the St. Louis fair last week.

Marriage Licenses:

Theo. Sass, Corsicana & Ella Ogan, Monett

Fred West, Pierce City & Leona Rumbaugh, Monett

Clement J. Smith & Gertrude Swager, Monett

W. F. Patterson Pea Ridge, Ark. & Kate Stevenson, Mayflower

Herbert Roderick & Bessie G. May, Monett

D. G. Bethume, Cassville & Florence Roller, Purdy

Albert L. Laney & Cora Bloomer, Exeter

Thos. Ghan, Purdy & Arie Rice, Corsicana

M. L. Burton, Purdy & Bertha L. Davis, Pioneer

Albert T. Cowherd, Purdy & Minnie Rogers, Corsicana [Married August 28, 1904]

F. A. Bowman & Gertie M. Pendergraft, Seligman

Rus May and Sid Ducket were tried before Squire Lauderdale at Exeter for fighting, Monday and were acquitted. they were immediately arrested on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and will be tried on the 30th.

R. L. Combs returned to Independence, Saturday. Mrs. Combs and daughter remained longer for a visit with her mother, W. A. Wear and family.

Mrs. Lou Price of Neosho and her daughter, Mrs. Maud Jordan, Sherman, Texas are visiting relatives and hosts of friend and taking in the big reunion.

G. R. Brown was shot accidentally by Thos. Robberson, Saturday night, near the Madison Mill. It seems Robberson has a watermelon patch, which some boys had invaded and Mr. Robberson sent the Brown boy to scare them out, and had to shoot to scare them out. Mr. Robberson went a little later, and as the Brown boy was shooting to run the boys out, Robberson thought Brown was one of the invaders, shot Brown with a double barrel shot gun, loaded with fine shot, not hurting him badly as he was at the reunion Wednesday.

Mrs. Harfield Crane of Exeter, died Tuesday morning of consumption. She was born Dec 4, 1881 and would have been 23 years old in December. Everything was done to save her from the dreaded disease that carried her away. She was taken to Colorado hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial and possibly her health returned but to no avail. She returned home to die among her friends where she was born and reared. Rev. Harvey of the M. E. Church conducted funeral service at the grave. To the bereave husband and the parents of the deceased I. B. Gaskins and Lady we tender our heartfelt sympathies.

Mrs. R. L. Combs and daughter, who have been visiting her brother, W. A. Wear and family, left Tuesday, for their home at Independence.

Judge Frost married Elmer Briley of Wichita, Kansas, and Miss Vilena Buchanan of Purdy at the Recorder's office Wednesday.

Dr. Northcutt, W. B. Adcock, Harry Windes, and P. S. Myers, of Washburn attended the funeral of W. J. Bloomer Tuesday.

Thos. Apperger and Miss Cora Williams of Joplin were married at Carthage last week. Mrs. Apperger is a daughter of Thomas Williams, formerly of this city. The Globe said Mr. Apperger was a popular business man of Joplin. Success to them.

Rock Springs News Items: W. A. Fairchilds and family have retuned from a visit to Kansas and Colorado.

Rock Springs News Items: Some thief stole Miss Minnie Burnett's dinner at the reunion at Cassville. It seems the people of this section had pretty bad luck at the reunion with their dinner baskets.

Rock Springs News Items: J. A. Roller, J. H. Wilson, and Early Cargile were elected delegates to the Baptist Association to be held at Monett next week.

Mrs. Hutchens of Pikneyville, Illinois, who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Edens of near town, received a telegram Saturday, from Joplin, stating that her son was dangerously sick. She left on Sunday mornings train for Joplin, but arrived too late, as her son died that morning.

Allen Perryman committed suicide at his home near Scholten Saturday evening by shooting himself with a revolver. The ball entered the neck and ranged downward causing death almost instantly. The cause of the rash act was attributed to poor health. He told his daughter to bring his pistol to him so he could examine it to see if it was in good working order. The daughter did as she was bid, not suspecting his purposed and left the room. In a few moments a shot was heard, and when the family reached his bedside he was breathing his last. He was about 55 years old. Marionville Free Press. He was a large number of relatives and friends in Barry County that will be sorry to hear of this.

The Rocky Comfort paper, Rev. McCawley, Editor, is carrying his Democratic ticket at the masthead. Our thirty-three year old Cassville neighbor, Deacon Grimes, editor. Yes, "Parson." We carry the Democrat ticket in our masthead - that is the most of it as a matter of advertising and would also carry the other tickets as well - if they paid the announcement free - except the Hon. Jas. Aspiration Sturges and Grandma Walbridge and that was with a "Barl" over at Neosho. Who fancies some day he will hear the echo of his amorous voice reverberating through the halls of congress. The Telegram is independent of politics, but its editor is not ashamed for the ticket it now prints and thinks no apology is due for it, and we are sure if suffers none by comparison with a ticket disgraced the name of James Aspriation Struges. Rocky Comfort Telegram.

A. J. Cantwell died Aug 26 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Amos Greene, north of town, several miles, of consumption, aged about 65 years. He came to this county from Carroll County, Arkansas. He was buried Saturday in the Huff Cemetery.

Lone Elm News Items: Mrs. Sam B. Henson died at her home two miles south of Jenkins on Thursday, Aug 25, of consumption.

Marriage Licenses:

W. W. Scott & Auberry Adair, Marionville

Jas. Banks, Monett & Mary Silson, Exeter

Jas. Cooper & Leona B. Hankins, Cassville

Asa O. Beck, Cassville & Lillie L. Loftin, Columbus, Kansas

Elmer Briley, Wichita, Kansas & Viena Buchanan, Purdy

The case of State Vs Thomas Swoffar, charged with disturbing he peace at McDowell, was dismissed by Squire Marbut at McDowell on the 2nd.

A. J. Anderson received bad news from his son, the Rev. A. J. Anderson of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Thursday, stating that his wife was dangerously ill and for them to come at once.

Zadoc Plummer and family of Red Oak, Lawrence County, visited relatives and friends at Forest Grove last week.

Jack Hisey and Miss Mildren Plummer and Jas. Hensly and family have been rusticating at the mouth of Roaring River this week.

Squire Plattonburg authorized Willis A. Wilson and Miss Jane Boen of Monett, to assume the duties of married life at the recorder's office Tuesday.

W. T. Ayers of Eagle Rock was in town Thursday. He said he had cut three crops of alfalfa this season and had stored away about 89 tons. He is well please with his experience in raising it.

Concord Community Items:  Robt. Montgomery attended the C. P. Presbytery at Bethel Church, six miles north of Peirce [sic] City Saturday and Sunday and visited relatives near there.

Sunrise Community News Items: One Mrs. Sims is moving a still house or rather a distillery outfit from near Stella, Newton County, to Charley Howerton's place on Shoal Creek. It has raised the "Irish" or "Devil" or something in a lot of the temperance people around here. They have a place of meeting set for today to discuss measures of resistance. Hope nothing unlawful will be done. Let the people vote for and carry local option and make it unlawful for Mr. Sims to run his business in this county.

Concord Community Items: The Woodward sisters have lately erected a beautiful monument in Concord Cemetery to the memory of their mother and father.

Concord Community Items: Jess Warren went to Grove, I. T., last week and brought his nephew, Claud German, home with him. Claud expects to make his home with his grandpa.

Concord Community Items: Jess Davidson of Hood, Texas, who has been visiting relative here has returned home, accompanied by his mother who expects to make Texas her future home.

Marriage Licenses:

Henry Fisher & Ethel Henderson, Monett

Wm. J. Osborn & Mary C. Clanton, Herd, Ark.

Robt. C. Lewis & Pearl E. Lopp, Monett

John Myers & Bertha Cook, Jenkins

Wm. T. Ryan & Mossie Redwine, Monett

Willis B. Watson & Jane Boen, Monett

Roaring River No. 9 News: Mrs. P. S. Mahan has returned from Sulphur Springs, I. T., where they have been living for two years.

Roaring River No. 9 News:  Ruben Rambo has sold his farm and left Sunday for parts unknown. Mr. Rambo was a good citizen and a solid Democrat.

Seligman News: Clara Henbest is getting along fine at Springfield.

Pasley News Items: George Gilmore killed a mad dog in Alfred Henbest's pastor last week.

Pasley News Items: When Mr. A. J. Cantwell died Pasley lost a good citizen. Mr. Cantwell was a good neighbor and by his quiet and peaceable disposition had made many friends during the few short years he had spent among us. His family has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a kind husband and father.

Washburn Prairie News Items: John Varner and Mrs. Lassater were sent as delegated to the Baptist association at Monett last week.

Washburn Prairie News Items:  J. H. Mosely has shut do his evaporator at Exeter on account of the scarcity of apples.

Washburn Prairie News Items: Geo. Longley has moved his blacksmith shop to Washburn.

Washburn Prairie News Items: Mrs. D. G. Reese has returned home from Southwest city, where she was called by the sudden illness of her grandson, Don, little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ault.

Sept 17, 1904 Road Commissioners: Mentioned in among the listed was J. D. Berryhill of Washburn.

Sept 17, 1904, Administrator's Sale, Estate of Benjamin Reno

Marriage Licenses:

John Shrum & Esta Farwell, Eagle Rock

G. W. Turner of Verona & Grace Stubblefield, Roark

Jas. Lawson, Rago, McDonald County & Jessie A. Sims, Exeter

Thomas R. Bowen & Clara Mayo, Monett

Walter May & Addie Dennis, Monett

Chas. E. Venerable & Lille Smith, Cassville

Elige Reed, Seligman & Martha Buttry, Pea Ridge, Arkansas

A. R. Gann, Barry County & Bessie Boatman, Herd, Arkansas

Washburn Prairie News: Little Jesse Jones is very sick.

Washburn Prairie News: Kit Withers of Monett visited her sister Mrs. E. Ault of this place Saturday and Sunday.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Cox of Washburn was buried in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery Saturday evening. The bereaved family have our sympathy.

An infant babe of Jas. Mullens, living near Shady Grove school house, died Wednesday and was buried in the Cassville Cemetery.

W. L. Marbut, wife, and daughter have been taking in the World's fair this week.

Sam Gilmore of Mano returned safe and sound from the World's fair Thursday night.

Mrs. Maud Jordan went to Neosho Saturday. She will visit her mother, Mrs. J. H. Price, of that city for awhile, and then go to Kansas City to visit relatives, before returning to her home at Sherman, Texas.

Mano News Items: R. A. Cassity is very sick at this writing.

Mano News Items: Miss Edith Dummit, attended Sunday School at Accident last Sunday.

Mano News Items: James Eagleston is sowing several acres of wheat on his White River farm. Uncle Jim is one of our practical farmers.

Roaring River, NO. 3 News Items: Biles Pyatt is very sick with pneumonia fever at present. We hope for his early recovery.

Oakly Union News Items: The daughter of D. J. Smith died September 19, and his wife who has been sick for some time is no better.

Marriage Licenses:

Abe Snool & Amy L. Michael, Washburn

Jon. W. Taylor, Carterville, & Verlina Mondy, Monett

Jno. W. Martin & Bessie Lee, Washburn

Efton Davis, Cassville, & Nancy A. Jones, McDowell

Maurice Clinton, Monett & Nellie V. Henglad, Aurora

Gus Rowden & Pearl Brite, Monett

Rock Springs News Items: Elders J. W. Seamster of Milton, Iowa and Lewis Creason are holding a meeting here with good interest.

Rock Springs News Items: Two new cases of small pox. We hear Conard Oakley has them and a child of Mrs. Grahams on Oakley mountain also has them, Uncle Ben Oakley is expected to take them in any day.

Rock Springs News Items: J. A. Roller, R. L. Henry, and others are billed for the fair shortly. Roller is visiting the fair and will be on other business with the Russell Machine Co., as he is working for them this season. [Word's Fair is probably what the referral is to.]

Obituary: David G. McClure was born Sept 5, 1838 in Richland County, Ohio and died at his home, Oct 5, 1904, one mile south of Mineralspring, MO. [Mineral Springs] Deceased moved from Ohio to Illinois, where he lived at the outbreak of the Civil War, and enlisted in Co. H. 27th, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served as sergeant of the company until Sept 1864. After the war he moved from Illinois to Kansas, where he was united in marriage to Mary A. Duncan, March 25, 1869 to them were born six children two of which died, William Herbert 1872 and Dora Winford 1884. Those surviving are Mrs. Ella Stumpff of this place. Mrs. Ollie Phillips of Pennsylvania, Clarence H. and Ada McClure, who reside at Hartville, MO. In 1887 he moved from Kansas to the place of residence at the time of his death.

He was converted and joined the Congregational church in 1870 and exemplary Christian. A few years ago he affiliated with the Holiness Church, members of which conducted the funeral services.

During the last sickness he was cared for by his devoted family brother Joe of Oklahoma.

A host of friends and neighbors will greatly miss Uncle Dave, as he was familiarly called and they sincerely sympathize with the family in their bereavement. We should emulate his life and -

"So live that when one summons comes to join

The innumerable caravan that move

To that mysterious reliant where each shall take

His chamber in the silent halls of death

He sustained and smoothed

By an unfaltering trust approach our grave

Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch,

About him and lies down to pleasant drams."

Concord News Items: Born to Ellias Yarnell and wife a daughter. Mrs. Yarnell has not been getting along very well.

Married at the home of Robert Montgomery, October 29, by Rev. Pinkston, Arthur Keeling and Miss Alva Montgomery. A supper was given at the home of the bride and a dinner next day at the home of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Keeling left Monday evening to spend a week at the World's fair.

Marriage Licenses:

E. E. Rogers & Anna McClure, Rocky Comfort

Frank L. Berry & Anna McClure, Barry County

G. W. Lighter, St. John, Kansas & T. L. DeWitt, Cassville

Clarence Drake & Lula Dummit, Monett

A. A. Griep, Coffeyville, Kansas & Prudence Scott, Joplin, MO

[Research Note: Anna McClure was listed twice - this was not a mistake in transcription on my part, but may have been on the editor of the paper.]

Mrs. Thos. H. Robberson died Thursday morning at the Madison Mill, of a complication of diseases, age 36 years. The remains were laid to rest Friday in the Goodnight Cemetery. Rev. Ennis conducted services at the grave. She had been sick since Aug 6, and bore her suffering with Christian fortitude. She was a member of the M. E. Protestant Church. In his sore affliction, Mr. Robberson wills the sympathy of all the acquaintances. She left four children, the youngest three months old, to mourn her death. Mrs. Robberson was a daughter of W. G. Gauo, Parkville, MO.

Mrs. Olive J. Wilson is dead, she was the widow of John Wilson, dec'd Free Press

Urt Hutchens received a letter from his brother-in-law, Wm Russell of Joplin, Wednesday, that his residence and household goods were burned Tuesday without insurance. Urt. went to Joplin Wednesday night.

The children of Marion Vaughan of near the Black schoolhouse, celebrated his 74th birthday, Nov. 7, by gathering at their father's home and partaking of a splendidly prepared dinner, that was enjoyed by all present. We wish him may more much occasion.

Born to Lon Hatfield and lady, north of town 3 miles, a son, Nov 5th.

Township Officers Elected 11-12-1904: J. D. Berryhill - Road Commissioner.  [Research Note: Jefferson Davis Berryhill was married to Clara Elizabeth Hancock, dt of Rev. Golman Buford and Mary Minerva (Burris) Hancock, and he was the son of Michael Weeks and K. Catherine (Broyles) Berryhill]

Rock Springs News items: Jake Roller will build an addition to his home soon.

Rock Springs News items: Miss Julia Roller visited the World's Fair and returned some time ago.

Rock Springs News items: John Lenox and Arthur Roller both have girl babies at their homes.

Born to C. A. Thomas and lady, Monday, a son.

John Hobson, an old and respected citizen near Madry, died Tuesday night, Nov 11, 1904, of typhoid fever and erysipelas, age 74 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church for many years. The remains were laid to rest at Leann, Thursday. He left a wife and eight children to mourn his death. May years ago, Mr. Hobson lived in this vicinity and was well liked by all his acquaintances. He was an uncle of Benton Robbins and Mrs. Jos. White of this city and Mrs. J. B. Gaskins of Exeter. Mr. Robbins and Mrs. Gaskins attended the funeral.

S. C. Mitchell arrived Thursday from Nora Springs, Iowa. His family and household goods will soon leave that place for this city.

J. M. Mitchell of near Seligman was in town Thursday. He returned last week from a visit to Chas. Collier of near Vinita, I. T.

David Love who several years ago married Mrs. Mary A. Flabery of near this city, she being about twice as old as his is  - has commence suit in the Jasper Circuit court for a divorce.

Thos. Edmondson of the Morton Flooring Mills, delivered a lot of his product in this city, Thursday.

Mrs. Americus J. McVay of St. Anthony, Idaho, who purchased the Thos. Ennis farm, east of town, arrive here this week.

Married, Monday at the Probate Judge's office, in this city, by Judge Frost, Jasper Clark of near Pioneer, and Mrs. A. Crunk of Sunrise. We extend congratulations, and hope for them a long and happy life. We don't like for Jasper to slip in on us that way, and never say one word about it.

B. F. Pepper moved his household goods to this place this week from near Golden, and will go to the Indian Territory to see if he can find anything out there that suite him.

It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. A. J. Harbison of Neosho, Nov 12, 1904, aged 73 years, after a lingering illness of over a year. She was born at Glasgow, KY, where she and Maj. Harbison were married in 1851. The major will have the sympathy of all his Barry County acquaintance in his great bereavement.

A sad accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keeling, living west of Cassville, last Sunday. Their little 3 year old girl was playing around the stove when her clothing caught fire and she was badly burned that death resulted Monday. The remains were buried in New Hope Cemetery on Tuesday. The parents have the sympathy of all their sorrow.

The 3 months old child of Robt. Houston and lady of McDonald township died Tuesday night. The little one was apparently alright Tuesday night, but when taken from the bed Wednesday morning was dead. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in this city.

Pasley News Items: Zeke Thomas has moved to the Barnett Wolfe farm.

G. M. Brixey and lady and Miss Oma Neil have returned from a pleasant visit to the World's Fair.

Henry Johnson of Exeter was bit by a spider Monday, which came very near causing his death, Monday night. He was doing nicely at last report.

Mrs. Helen Hobbs and daughter, Miss Dixie, returned Saturday, from the World's Fair delighted with their trip.

Harve Doyel, Jos. Lucky and I. B. Gaskins of Exeter and Dr. Abbott of Powell and J. F. Taylor of Marionville will leave tonight (Saturday) on a hunting trip in the Choctaw Nation. The people of Exeter had better prepare themselves for some good ones.

James Rainwater, who was shot by Pearl Sykes, in Carthage several days ago, died at the home of his father in that city on Wednesday Night.

Milt Abernathy left Saturday in company with Rev. Jno. Abernathy for Texas where they will spend the winter.

Chas. Chandler came home from Springfield Wednesday night and spent Thanksgiving in the city with his parents.

Warning: I hereby notify all persons not to cut or haul any timber off of [sic] my land. I am now the owner of all the land heretofore owned by the Missouri Land Company, (Limited of Scotland) I especially notify all timber and saw men, buyers and shippers not to buy any wood cut and hauled off of [sic] land I will prosecute all trespassers from this date. J. H. McQuary, Monett, MO, Oct 10, 1904.

Obituary: John Hobson died Nov 16, 1904, age 74 years, 8 months, and 9 days, and was buried at the Spring Hill Cemetery, Nov 17th. John H. Hobson was born in Orange County, Indiana, April 7, 1830, went to Iowa when a young man; married Mary Froxel, Nov 14, 1854, and moved to Barry County near Cassville, Nov 8, 1869, and lived in this county ever since. He was the father of 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls; 3 boys and 5 girls are living. He was a Democrat and a member of the Primitive Baptist church.

Claud Frost and Miss Leota Shepherd were married in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday of last week, by Judge Townsby. The groom is a son of T. S. Frost of this city and is a young man of many good qualities. The bride is a daughter of J. W. Shepherd formerly of Jenkins but now of this city, and is an accomplished young lady. Their many friends wish them success. They arrived in Cassville last Saturday.

Miss Gertrude Bayless, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Bayless of Columbia, MO, was married to Dr. Wm. P. Mills of Las Vegas, New Mexico, at the bride's home in Columbia, Nov 2, by Rev. Dr. M. L. Thomas of the First Baptist church. The groom is a rising young physician of Las Vegas. Mrs. Mills was raised in Cassville and her many Barry County friends wish them a long and successful life.

Marriage Licenses:

J. E. Taylor & Lotta Ennis, Mineralspring

J. F. Duckett & Becca Laney, Washburn

Ellis Jones, Monett & Grace E. Brite, Cassville

James W. Spain & Ida M. Basley, Monett

Robert Duckett & Pheoba Scroggins, El Paso

Oscar Adams of Bonn, Dade County, was arrested at Stockton last week, on a charge of forging names to a note. He was placed in jail.

Shell Knob News Items: Miss Dela Blythe and brother Will, visited relatives on Flat Creek, Thanksgiving.

Shell Knob News Items: Born to the wife of Wm. Buckner a 10lb, girl on the 25th.

Washburn Prairie News Items: Riley Hood and lady returned Saturday from a visit to her parents near Joplin.

Asher Smith and lady of near Purdy were pleasant visitors to this city, Wednesday. [Research Note: Asher Smith was married to Melvina Carolina Long Addington around 1904. She was his second wife. They are buried at Kings Prairie.]

Jacob Straus of the well known Saddlery Co., of St. Louis, died Saturday morning.

Monett News Items: A. Drake of Kings Prairie was arrested charged with striking Harvey Jackson. Squire Jewett will hear the trouble Dec 6.

Monett News Items: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mock, Monday, a 10 lb daughter.

Marriage License:

Elmer E. Ash, Monett & Celesta Roper, Sarcoxie

Alonzo Shoopman & May Montgomery, Exeter

J. G.  Lasley & Ina Miller, Monett

Geo. W. Bourdin & Sallie M. Rowley, Washburn

M. W. Arnold, Springfield & Gertrude Powers, Seligman

W. A. Sapp & Dora Drake, Butterfield

Nook Bolin, Jenkins & Lucy Wilson, Flat Creek

G. L. Buley, Jenkins & Lizzie Foster, Cato

John Call, Washburn & Annie Green, Cove

Elzie Dennis & Artie Rucker, Monett

Oak Ridge News Items: James Cooper and wife moved to Rocky Comfort Monday.

Concord News Items: Sam Keeling and wife Mrs. Jas. M. Bayless and Miss Fannie Bayless, Mrs. Robt. Montgomery, and Master Harris Montgomery have returned from the world's Fair will please with their trip.

Bethel News Items: Revs. Crawford, Whittington Kennedy and Ennes attended church at Bethel Sunday.

Purdy News Items: The body of Mrs. Lyda Boswell who died in Kansas, was brought to this place for burial Monday morning. She was the daughter of Hiram Long on this place. [She died November 27, 1904, and was married to B. F. Boswell, Dec 1902 in Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Hiram D. and Mary E. R. (Davis) Long and was born Oct 4, 1884 in Barry Co., MO. She was a granddaughter of John Dake and Lavina (Bellah) Long.]

Marriage Licenses:

Henry Etter, Mountain Grove & Susan E. Padgett, Cassville

Wm A. Bennett & Tahitha Harris, Flat Creek

J. B. Johnson, McDowell & Samantha Scott , Roark

James R. Knee & Rosa Burris, Eagle Rock

Frank Sisney [Sesesney] & Ruby G. Henry, Mineralspring

Chas. Marshall & Martha Swearingen, Monett

Jas. H. Craig, Cassville & Josie White, Purdy

John M. Bibb & Clara Wiles, Exeter

James Long, Rocky Comfort & Lucy Metcalf, Exeter

Noah B. Calton, Verona & Betha Hagle, Newtonia.

Marriage Licenses:

Walter Cartwright & Pearl Keeling, El Paso

John T. Linebarger, Purdy & Noah Vassar, Exeter

L. Box & Miss Haze, Cassville

Oscar L. Thomas & Nellie Anderson, Cassville

Omer Wilson, Herd, Ark. & Violet Banks, Seligman

Oliver E. Pierce, Pierce City & Minnie Parrish, Cassville.

New Site News Items: Alba Banks has gone to Springfield.

New Site News Items: Rev. Luther Carlin filled Rev. Swiger's place at New site Sunday.

Mano News Items: Rev. Ed Chappell and family have all recorded from the smallpox.

Ash News Items: Jed Roller has moved back to Barry County, again from Arkansas.

Flat Creek News Items: John Campbell is laid up with a crippled hand on account of a splinter in his finger causing it taro?.

Oak Ridge News Items: Estel Bush's baby that has been sick with pneumonia is better. Also Mrs. A. R. Bush who has been sick is improving.

Thos. Galyon and son Wesley, of Ash Township were here Thursday. He said a number of cattle had died in that section.

Marriage Licenses:

Chas. P. McCard & Lena Leach, Shell Knob

Bates Davis & Gertie Ash, Purdy

Jas. Calton, Coffeyville, Kan. & Laura Eden, Exeter

Osman Callie? & Blanche Marshall, Monett

Clarence Lee & Ella Anderson, Rocky Comfort

Chas. H. Williams, Pierce City & Bessie, Toppings, Monett

Alonzo M. Buchanan & Nettie Burkhart, Purdy

Arch Herron & Lula McMillen, Monett

Geo. E. Badger & Huldab R. Saltzer, Monett

Fred Hurbutt & Mollie Clad, Rocky Comfort

Gilbert A. Markey & Emma Flaherty, Jenkins

John F. Hall, Mineralspirng & Thomas Doty, Jenkins

Homer Herrell & Georgia Brooks, Corsicana

Geo. Dent & Lillie Bryson, Mayflower.

Seligman News Items: Mrs. Zona Wardlow is clerking in her father's store while Mont carries R. F. D. 2.

Seligman News Items: Ran Skelton is getting to be quite the florist - he has a Lilly that blooms all winter, so says he.

Purdy News Items: Miss Gertie Ash was married to Marries Davis at the home of the bride's parents on last Sunday, Dec 18. Rev. M. Smith performing the ceremony.

Purdy News Items: Rumor has it that Mr. Alonzo Buchanan and Miss Nettie Burkhart drove to Cassville yesterday and were married there.

Marriage Licenses:

Hunter Warren, Exeter & Lissie Garrison, Corsicana

F. J. Osborn & Mattie Elsey, Exeter

Clifford Stubblefield & Effie Tate, Cassville

Frank Frankins & Grace Stout, Cassville

R. W. Kinser, Hailey, & Maud Ray, Butterfield

J. E. Simmons & Stella Combs, Purdy

T. W. Hankins & Ida B. Holten Purdy

G. B. Thompson & Annie Henson, Cassville

A. J. Roller & B. R. Anderson, Seligman

Roy Madison & Wilhelmina J. Phillips, Cato

Theodore A. Meister & Juliana Loehr, Monett

Columbus Linn, Purdy & Belle Miller, Cassville

J. L. Brown & Mabel Pense, Joplin