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October 7, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Marbut Case Ready for Trial,

Mineral, Kans., Man and his Wife

Will be Tried at Columbus, Thursday

 

Columbus, Kan., Oct 2 - Thomas Marbut and his wife were arranged before Judge Glasne? in the district Court this morning on a charge of murder in the first degree. They entered a plea of not guiltily.  Marbut is charge with the murder of his step son in Mineral, during the summer. The body of the lad was found in a cess [sic] pool and is alleged that a short time, previous to that time Marbut was seen in company with the boy near the spot where the body was found. This case is being watched with considerable interest and only circumstantial evidence will convict Marbut. The wife of Marbut and mother of the boy is being held as accessory to the fact. Their cases were set for hearing, Thursday of this week - Tuesday's Joplin Globe -  The feeling against Tom Marbut grows less every day, on account of the circumstances pointing to the fact, that other parties were much more interested in the boy's death than Tom. Many reputable witnesses will go to Verona to testify in his trial as to his standing and reputation, before this trouble came up.

Monett Stars News: Dr. Miller reports Charles Rumbaugh's son living southwest of Monett, quite sick with softening of the spine. [Research Note: Raymond Benton Rumbaugh was born 1903, and was the only son Charles had in 1905.]

Exeter News: Will Williams sold an interest in his livery stable to W. J. Steen.

Exeter News: Born to John Brattin and lady, a girl, Sept 20.

Additional Local Items: Deck Mitchell of Ringgold, GA, came in Monday morning to visit, his brother, Dr. D. L. Mitchell, and family.

Additional Local Items: Mrs. Mike Wardlow of Ash is very low with typhoid fever. We hope her early recovery.

Additional Local Items: George Montgomery and family of Capps Creek are visiting Mrs. Montgomery's at Conway. Pierce City Journal

Additional Local Items: W. F. Easley of Ash Township was in this city, Saturday, and informed us that he would move to near Rogers, AR, some time this fall. Mr. Easley is a good citizen and we hate to see him leave county. We wish him success.

Death carried away Raymond, little son of Robert P. Hawk of Monett, Sunday morning, Oct 1st of membrane croup, aged 2 years and 26 days. The remains were brought to Cassville Monday morning and funeral services were conducted at the residence of Wm. C. Hawk, Sr., father of Robert, at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. T. Brattin. After the services the remains were laid to rest in Cassville Cemetery, beside his little sister, Ruth.  His spirit has gone to Him who gave it, there to wait the coming of the loved ones left on earth. Their many friends sympathize with them.

Married Tuesday, Oct 3, 1905, by Squire Pattenburg, in this city, Grover Ledgerwood and Miss Lizzie Mikeman of Shell Knob. We extend congratulations and hope for them all success in married life. 

Mrs. J. H. Mosely of Washburn Prairie, has been attending her father, John Buttry of Pea Ridge, Ark., who is very sick. He is about 80 years old and many years ago kept the Stage stand at Twelve Corner Church.  

It is with much sadness that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Nancy Hisaw, beloved wife of Judge Wm. Hisaw, at her home in Capps Creek Township, Friday Sept 29, 1905, after a continued illness of several weeks, aged 69 years. Mrs. Hisaw was the daughter of Fieden L. Richardson, who came to Barry County from Indiana in 1852. On Dec 6, 1855, were married and would have been married 50 years next December. To them were born 6 children: Mrs. B. D. West, Mrs. Enoch Browning, Fred L., Mrs. J. L. Cummins, Mrs. M.  J. Shankard, Miss Therisa B., (deceased), and Nancy A., (deceased), and William Hisaw.  Mrs. Hisaw was a member of the M. E. Church South. This ends the beautiful life of a splendid wife, an excellent mother, and truly a good citizen that will be sorely missed from around the family arcade and in the neighborhood. Judge Hisaw's many friends and acquaintances throughout Barry County, will deeply sympathize with in his great loss. The remains were laid to rest Saturday, Sept 30th in Jolly Cemetery. [Research Note: Their son Walter William Hisaw was married to Maude Banks, dt of John Henry and Rachel (Haddock) Banks. Rachel was a dt of Charles and his second wife Susan (Meyers) (Rumbaugh) Haddock, Jr. ]

Mrs. James Irvin of Aurora died Saturday, of dropsy, age about 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Judge Hutchens, who resided at McDowell. The remains were laid to rest in the Quaker Cemetery four miles northeast of town. She left a husband and four children to mourn her death. 

Sheriff Thomas took Marion Dobbs and Paul Baymer to the State Reform School at Booneville for two years each on the 29th.

Mrs. Fannie Trim was tried before Judge Draper of Monett, Sept 29th, for maintaining a bawdy house and was fined $400. and cost. This fine was reduced to 20 days in the county jail and she paying the costs.

John Burress of near Jenkins was in town Thursday and made this office a call. During the war he was a member of Capt. Joseph Peevey's company in General Price's army. He sited an instance when he saved Garrett Horner's life, now deceased, a brother of Amos Horner, from drowning in the Red River. Mr. Burress will soon move to Randolph Co., AR, to make his home.

Miss Josephine Nichoalds [Nichols] of Eureka Springs, who attempted suicide by jumping off L. road station over Union Avenue, in Kansas City, one day last week, breaking her left arm in two places, bruised about the body and probably injured internally, and may die, is the daughter of Mrs. H. C. Chapman of Eureka Springs, formerly of Cassville, where Mr. Chapman operated a photography gallery for several years, finally moving to Eureka Springs. She is 23 years old, and seems has a manic for jumping out of windows and high places. Josephine attended school here many years ago, during the residence of her parents at this place and is remembered by the older students at that time and was very troublesome while in school here. We learned later that she will recover.

Eagle Rock News: We understand that T. M. Tucker has sold his farm, to Roy Bullington of Gunter.

Eagle Rock News: Rev. Carlin filled his appointed at Eagle Rock, Saturday and Sunday.

Eagle Rock News: W. A. Cornell found his bull, that some one had stolen out of his pasture. He found him tied up to the woods and almost starved to death.

Eagle Rock News: There is a great scare in our neighborhood over an epidemic of sore throat among the little children, four of them having died from it.

Eagle Rock News: We are sorry to hear of so many deaths in our community, four little children having been laid to rest within three weeks. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy.

Eagle Rock News: T. N. Bennett has sold his farm.  

Marriage Licenses in Lawrence County:

O. V. White and Ida White, Miller

Allie Harvey and Mary E. Ware, Aurora

Walter Larkin and Ethel Turner, Aurora

Bee Festus Clark and Effie King, Pierce City

Owen A. Stewart of Springfield and Elizabeth Botts, Mt. Vernon

Crane Chronicles: Born to Ellis Hilton and lady, a son, Sept 26th.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Murter Pitts, of Monett, Sept 25th, a son.

Crane Chronicles: Mrs. Annie Hancock of near Schoten was given a surprise dinner on Sept 22nd, it being her 18th birthday.  [Research Note: This was Oscar Jeff Hancock's wife, Annie Wells.]

October 14, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Concord News Items: Miss Slate who has been visiting at Mrs. Martin's has returned to her home in the Indian Territory.

Washburn Prairie News Items: Mrs. J. C. Ault and children returned Sunday from Purdy after a weeks visit with here sister Mrs. Malone Cox.

Additional Locals: Married Oct 9th 1905, by Elder Daugherty at the Baptist patronage in Monett, S. D. Withers of Monett, formerly of Cassville, and Mrs. Mary Cunningham, of Seligman. Mr. Withers is an old time resident of Barry County and has many friends who will wish he and his bride all the success of married life.

Jas. Carter of Eagle Rock, Mr. Plummer of Forest Grove, and Miss Beatrice Henbest, foreign students, have entered our excellent school.

Born to Jas. Mayfield and wife of Dale, Sept 25, a son.

Obituary: Mrs. Christena Bowsher, wife of Samuel died. Buried on the farm where they had lived. She was born Mar 7, 1840 in Hancock Co., OH. She first married Isaac Moore.

Charles M. Vinyard of Harrison, Arkansas, found dead, 7 miles east of Seligman.

By a letter from Elias Roller of Seligman, Mo., we learn that the man found deed 7 miles east of Seligman, along the St. Louis and N. A. R. R. on Oct 8th, 1905, was Chas. Vinyard of Harrison, Ark. A corner's jury brought in a verdict that the deceased came to his death, by falling from some moving train, when stealing a ride. This is the old story repeated. Too many men ride the rods, brake beams of blind baggage. It is a very hazardous mode of traveling.

The case of R. H. Davis of Pierce City vs. U. G. Robinson and  ____ Rosenthal, charged with liberal and slander, on a charge of venue from Lawrence to Stone County, came up in the Circuit Court at Galena last week. The case against Rosenthal was dismissed. The plaintiff took judgment against Robinson for $4,000. Mr. Davis is prosecuting attorney of Lawrence County and Robinson and Co., charge him with failing to discharge his duties, especially was he severely denounced because as they charge of his failure to persecute whiskey cases. Mr. Davis ids a good lawyer and discharged his duties, probably as he interpreted the law. [Research Note: the ___ line was printed this way in the original text.]

 

 

October 21, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Doss News Items: Roy Sapp was the guest of Jas. Woodward Sunday.

Kingdom News Items: James Cooper is painting a barn for W. E. Hankins near Butterfield.

John R. Brock, an old time and well known citizen of Shell Knob, to the older citizens, died Oct 11, 1905, of cystitis, age 77 years, 9 months, and 27 days. He was born in Perry County, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1827, and resided there until arriving at manhood, when he married Miss Elizabeth Horner, a sister of Amos Horner, of near this place, who died in 1889 and came to Barry County in about 1850, where they resided until their deaths. To this marriage were born 12 children, 7 of whom survive their parents, who are Mrs. Wm. Painter of Rocky Comfort; Mrs. Samuel Blythe of Flat Creek, Mrs. George Snider of Cato; Mrs. Mary Painter of Goldendale, Wash.; Mrs. Samuel Winn of Waterville, Wash.;  Hon. Wm. J. and John Brock of Shell Knob. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of his acquaintances. 

Miss Jennie Sons, daughter of James Sons living 3 miles northeast of Seligman, while sitting in a chair talking to her relatives fell dead on the 13th, of heart failure, age 42 years. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in the New Salem Cemetery. She was a sister of Ex-Collector H. P. Sons of this city, who attended the funeral. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was a good citizen and her many relatives and friends will mourn her death. [Research Note: Tombstone reads Jannie Sons, Oct 23, 1863 -Oct 13, 1905. Item in paper reads Jennie.]

Leann News Items: Sheridan Yeagul? raised a enormous crop of pumpkins this years some of them weighing 80 lbs.

Washburn News Items: Died Oct 14, Carl, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cooper of Eagle Rock, of diphtheria. They formerly resided in this vicinity and will have the heartfelt sympathies of their many friends.

Jenkins News Items: Oscar Thomas and wife have gone to housekeeping east of Jenkins.

Jenkins News Items: A Mr. Littrell of Colby, Kan., was visiting George Long and family last week.

Jenkins News Items: Ed Sheperd will soon move to Ritchey, MO, to help run a mill.

Jenkins News Items:  Wm Perriman and Roy Suttles killed a beef last week.

Union Valley News Items: Born to Albert Robbart and wife, Oct 6, a boy.

Union Valley News Items: Mrs. William Sesney [Senseney?] is still very low with paralysis.

Union Valley News Items: Mrs. Fred Cole was called to Exeter, Saturday to the bedside of her cousin, Bruce Goostree, who is very low. [Research Note: the first wife of Fred Cole was Lena Estetta Antle, who he married Oct 23, 1892. And then later on he married Lona Bell Haddock Autry, on Dec 17, 1941.]

Married at the Recorder's Office, Thursday, Oct 19, by Squire Robt. Lauderdale of Exeter, James S. Antle of Washburn and Miss Susie Stewart of Exeter. May their independence be equal: their dependence mutual, and their obligations reciprocal.

Charles Farwell died Thursday, Oct 19, 1905, at his home 4 1/2 miles out on the Roaring River Road, of consumption, age 26 years.

He was the son of Wilder Farwell, an old and highly respected citizen of this county. Charlie was born on White River in Roaring River Twp., and has lived his entire life in this county. About two years ago, he and Miss Dausephine Sands, daughter of R. H. Sands, of near town, were married. He leaves his wife, a little daughter, father, sisters, brothers, and hosts of other relatives to mourn his death.  He was a splendid citizen, and was held in high estimation by all his acquaintances.  Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the Horner Cemetery, yesterday, Oct 20th, after which the remains were laid to rest there. 

Local News Items: Some of the names mentioned are Baker, Brattin, Bayless, Price, Babb, and Henry Birks who was arrested for murder.  "Dad" Thompson of Washburn arrested for selling booze by Deputy Babb.

Marriage Licenses:

 

Nathaniel Wilson, Scholten and Cora M. Calhoun, Flat Creek

Elbert H. Mackey and Nellie Chezem, Purdy

R. T. Burris and Ida M. Leitwein, Monett.

James I. Lauderdale and Bellville McCormack of Monett

James S. Antle, Washburn, and Susie Steward, Exeter

John Field and Liddie Huffman, Shell Knob

October 28, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Eagle Rock News Items: W. T. Ayers has sold the Whittington farm to W. D. Carroll of Oklahoma.

Union Valley News Items: Columbus Eden and family of Purdy are visiting his brother Grant.

Union Valley News Items: J. F. Shockley and wife of near Rocky Comfort, visited at C. L. Vandor's Sunday.

Mrs. Margaret Wisby wife of Jos. Wisby of Guthrie, Okla., has sued for a divorce. They formerly resided at Marshfield.

Aaron Long has purchased the City Restaurant where he will take possession today.

Notice of final statement by Jasper Clark, estate of Abner Clark, deceased.

Trustee's Sale - Albert M. Earnhart

Notice of Final Settlement - Nancy P. Richardson.

Dennis Witt and sister Miss Nellie, have gone to Kansas.

Mr. Hillbarger, late of Sunrise, has sold his grocery store at Granby.

W. B. Boren and family moved to Monett Tuesday where they will reside until he finds a suitable location for a clothing store. The best wishes of a large number of friends will go with him wherever he locates.

R. M. Callaway, the undertaker of Monett, came down Wednesday and embalmed the body of Leona Turner, that was shipped to Nora Springs, Iowa for burial.

W. L. Marbut received a car of the celebrated Studebaker wagons last week.

Alfred King and wife of Mineral Springs, are visiting relatives at Galena, Kansas. They will visit relatives in the Indian T'y before returning.

Fred C. Hubbert and Miss Dayne Sheffer of Neosho, were married Wednesday evening. Mr. Hubbert is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hubbert, former residents of this city. We wish them the greatest success.

Born to C. A. Webber and lady, Oct 20, a son.

Mrs. John Ivey returned last week from a visit with relative sin Oklahoma.

 

November 4, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Obituary: Carrie A. Bateman was born in N. H. Sept 12, 1833. While young went to Ills., where she married L. Bateman. In 1866, they moved to MO, settling and improving a farm in Bates County, afterwards going to Cal., thence to Ark., and in June 1904, came to Barry County, to the home of her son Rev. J. H. Batmen, where she died Oct 18, 1905. She leaves besides a host of friends four children who morn her. W. N. of Rocky comfort J. H. of Seligman, and G. L. Bateman of St. Paul, Ark., and Mrs. Lillie E. Pierce of Rich Hill. The deceased was a member of the Christian Church. She lived and died in full assurance of faith in Christ. She was a kind sympathetic neighbor a very affection mother. Her death was due in a complication of diseases. She being a sufferer for years. She under went intense suffering in her last illness, which she submitted to with patience. Funeral took place at her late residence, conducted by Rev. T. D. Hutchison, who spoke very impressive of her love for her children and her locality to God. Interment was made in the King Cemetery by the side of her husband L. Bateman who proceeded her more than a year ago. The children wish to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to those who rendered their assistance and love in the sickness and death and burial of their parents. 

Henry Cooper's youngest son of Monett, was badly scalded Wednesday, by falling into some boiling water. The little fellow is a grandson of John Bougher of this city.

Chas. W. Williams and wife visited relatives at Crane, Galena, and in Crane Creek township last and this week.

A. D. Allsap of Seligman, was tried at Seligman, this week, on a charge of larceny, and acquitted. He plead his own case.

Aaron Long has taken charge of the City Restaurant. Mr. Long has had considerable experience in this line of business and will no double make a success of same.

Carrie A. Bateman was born in N. H., Sept 12, 1833. Her husband, Rev. J. H. Bateman died Oct 18, 1905.

Will Henson of Golden recently had a horse killed by lighting.

The Star records records the marriage of Arch Bailey and Miss Lena Warden of Monett, this week. Mrs. Bailey formerly resided in this city, and her friends will wish her a happy married life.

Born to Dr. Madry and wife of Aurora, a daughter.

Mrs. Montgomery of near Washburn, mother of Tim Montgomery of Washburn Prairie, and Hugh of this city, has been very sick but is slowly recovering.

John Wilson died at Carthage last week of paralysis, aged 78 years.

Many years ago he was a prominent citizen of Pierce City, and will be remembered by the older citizens.

A child of Dayton McNabb's living northwest of Exeter, had an attack of membrane croup, last week. At last accounts it was thought to be improving.

L. B. Sidway of Chicago, Ill., father of Geo. Sidway of Monett, visited his son last week. Barry County owes much to Mr. Sidway It is through his efforts that the successful growing of grasses were proven in Barry County. He distributed free grass seed of different kinds in this county many years ago.

J. W. Farley of El Paso [Barry Co., MO] died last week.

Marriage Licenses:

Wm. C. Allman, Salina, Kan. and Edna M. Davis, Monett

Oscar Stocksdale and Ora Boyer, Cassville

Dayton Brattin, El Paso, and Ana Ray, Purdy

Joel Calton, Verona and Nina Hilburn, Mano

S. W. Ash and Nell Houts, Monett

November 11, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Judge Richard Tucker Passes Away [Click here to read]

The angel of death entered the home of Andrew Jackson Baker, 2 miles east of Cassville, Saturday, Nov 4, 1905, and beckoned Uncle "Andy" to go to that celestial home.  [Click here to read]

County Court Proceedings:

A regular term of the County Court convened Monday with all officials of said court present.

Road petition of B. D. Woodward, R. B. Bassett, et al., for change of road. Survey ordered at expense of petitioners.

Same of Chris Snider et al, for change of road. Survey order at expense of petitioners.

C. J. Aus, agent for Armour & Co., claimed that they had been erroneously assessed in amount of $1,000. Collector ordered to take credit to said amount. 

Road petition of W. A. Ninkern, Frank D. Pinvan, et at., to widen road. Damages answered as follows: W. A. Ninkern $5l, Bonnous Brows, 6.00, A. Bonnous 1.00 Reno estate 10.00, Jno D. Bonnus 7.50, D. Bonnett 2.50, F. Tucker 25.00. A. Cnendet 10.00,  F. D. Plavan 5.00, D. Bonnous 7.50, D. Bonnett 2.50, J. P. S. Plancheon 65.00. Damages paid and survey ordered by Monett road district.

A. L., B. S. P., and J. W. Irby showed that they were erroneously assessed, and collector was ordered to take credit for same.

Henry Branacomb borrowed 220. from county school fund.

Road petition of J. H. McGuffin et al., for new road. Survey ordered at expense of petitioners. Damages were assess as follows: $1.00 each to Duke Kendall and Scotch Land Co.

J. G. Phillips resigned as J. P. of Shoal Creek township and W. D. Gurley as appointed.

Otis L. Baker borrowed $125. from school fund.

Quarterly statement of C. D. Manley, county clerk, field and approved.

J. E. Brendlinger, commissioner of Monett special road district, resigned and B. E. Williams was appointed.

The court being informed of the death of Richard Tucker, a former member of this court, it was ordered by the court that a page for the record be set apart to his memory, and that the clerk prepare same; it is further ordered by the court that this court adjourn for one day out of the respect for the lat Judge Tucker.

G. W. Weatenhauer borrowed $335. from the school fund.

Marriage Licenses:

 

Wm C. Allman, Salina, Kansas and Edna M. Davis, Monett

Oscar Stockdale and Ona Boyer, Cassville

Dayton Brattin, El Paso and Anna Ray, Purdy

Joel Calton, Verona and Dena Hilburn, Mano

S. W. Ash and Nell Houts, Monett

November 18, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO November 25, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO
December 2, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Union Valley News Items: Grandma Senseney is better.

Andrew J. Baker's Estate, Wm. A. Wear, Administrator

J. W. Spain, Trustee's Sale notice

Administrator's Notice:  Joshua Thomas' Estate, Nathan J. Thomas, Adm.

Administrator's Notice - James C. Fare, Deceased.

Rock Springs News Items: W. A. Fairchild and T. J. Harris have bought a couple of blooded cattle.

Washburn Prairie News Items: Lige Burnett is now at Neodesha, Kan., with his son Amos, at work.

Order of Publication 12-23- 1905, Etta Stone, Plaintiff, Fred Stone, Defendant

Washburn Prairie News Items:  Misses Glenn Reese and Ethel Jones visited their Uncle Patton Jones and family of near Washburn Sunday.

Effie Nichols, who was charged with attempting to shoot Georgia Trollinger at Aurora a few days ago, was given a trial at Mt. Vernon, Monday, the jury returning a verdict to two years in the penitentiary. Marionville Free Press.

Robert Atkisson fell Sunday, off the water tower, a distance of about 25 feet, landing on his left side, injuring him from his left ankle to his shoulder. No bones were broken, but he was badly shook up and bruised.

 

December 9, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

The Schroeter Case

Tuesday, the trial of Mrs. Anna Schroeter, charged with attempting to poison her husband, John Schroeter in Capps Creek township, occupied the attention of Judge Gray. The testimony produced allowed that she had purchased some Rough on Rats at Pioneer placed it in the cellar to kill rats and took the remainder and put it in a tea cup and by accident coffee was poured into the cup, containing poison, the husband drank it, but it being and overdose, he was vomited and recovered. He and wife separated because he refused to perform certain duties, and it is probable, this case grew out of their differences. The jury could not agree and were discharged Tuesday night. They stood 8 for acquitted and 4 for conviction. George and Landis and Kemp prosecuted and Joe French of Piece City and Jake Davis of this city defended. The case went over in February term.

The case of Iowa C. Wafford vs Frisco railroad, charged with killing her husband, B. F. Wafford of Rudy, Ark., at Monett, on July 11, 1902, has been appealed to the Supreme Court of this state. By the widow of deceased. She having brought suit for $5,000 damages. The case will be heard in the Supreme Court next month. Chew & Fizhugh of van Buren, Ark., and A. M. Peel of Monett represent the plaintiff and L. F. Parker and J. T. Woodruff the defendant.

Mrs. G. C. Beymer of Kings Prairie, died  very suddenly, Nov 27. Rev. Marion Smith conducted the funeral services at Bethel Cemetery, on Nov 28.

Vance Owings, [Owens] and Miss Flora Ireland were married at Joplin, last Sunday. The groom is the son of Geo. H. Owings, 2 1/2 miles south of town. Mrs. Owings is the daughter J. C. Ireland of Joplin, who formerly lived south of this city also. We join their many friends in wishing them much happiness in this life. [Research Note: Flora was a Haddock descendant through Zachariah Haddock. They were married Dec 3, 1905.]

Lawrence E. Patterson died in Sherman, Texas, Dec 5, 1905, son of C. A. Patterson of Seligman.

Case of State vs. James and John Campbell, for Selling goods on Sunday

The remains of Jerry Cagley who disappeared sometime ago at Aurora, were found in an abandoned shaft at that place. He was a  son-in-law of Mark Rickets of Purdy.

Mrs. Westmoreland, of Washburn, died Thursday. She was 70. The remains will be interred Sunday in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery.

William Beaver serving a time in jail, with other prisoners, were taken out to the County Farm Thursday, to do some work, by Merton Meador, and while there, Beaver made his escape. The blood hounds, they say traced him quite a distance, and then it seemed that Beaver went straight up because he could not be traced. Some fellow suggested he crawled in a hole and pulled the hole in after him.

Sheriff Thomas returned the summons of a special petit jury, as follows: Frank Overton, Geo. Dilbeck, Dave Beck, W. L. Ennis, Elisha Marbut, S. I. Spaulding, J. A. Arnold, Wilder Farwell, N. J. Braid, L. N. McFarland, C. A. James, B. R. McNeil, James Catron, George VanDorn, George Bayless, John Box, T. B. Yarnell, Houston Bradley, Mark Plummer, Nute Meador, R. M. Stubblefield, Alfred Henbest, L. D. Brattin, and B. F. Trubitt.   

Purdy News: Mrs. Arthur Burrows is recovering from sickness.

Samuel Woodward, of Liberty township, was in town Monday. He is one among the oldest residents in this county, having been here 67 years. He is no enjoying good health with promise of several more years to live. His father settled on Woodward's Creek.

Mrs. Glenn of near McDowell, died Dec 1, aged 94 years. The remands were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery, Sunday.  Rev. Abe Lemaster of Aurora conduced the funeral services.  

Constable Ed. O'Dwyer of Monett, brought Chas. McCaulley down Monday, and lodged him to jail for four days, for injuring the peace and dignity of our state.

The case of State vs. John and James Campbell charged with exposing goods, wares and merchandise on Sunday, Judge Gray ruled that the sale of chili, ice cream, ice cream soda, lemonade or any thing that might be prepared to eat would not be unlawful. Canned goods cannot be sold. Jas. Campbell was convicted for selling 3 lemons and was fine $1.00. The case was appealed to the Court of Appeals. All the other cases against Campbell Bros. were continued until the higher court passes on the case appealed. The Judge held that cigars, tobaccos and candies, lemons, oranges, and canned goods were merchandise and could not be sold.

Butterfield News Items: Died at his home at Butterfield, Friday morning, M.A. Clark. The remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The bereaved family have our deepest sympathy.

Mark Prindle and Miss Goldie Turner of Lamar, were married last week at that place. Prindle was here this fall, canvassing for appropriate houses. 

Monett Times: A. W. Wigtman and wife, celebrated their fifteenth marriage anniversary, Sunday.

Purdy News: Married, Nov 26, 1905, at the residence of T. F. Fleetwood, father of the bride, by Rev. Jas. Swiger, Alba Banks and Miss Ava Fleetwood. Mr. Oscar Higgins, was the best man and Miss Mabel Banks, bridesmaid. After congratulations, the guests repaired to the dining room where a bountiful supper had been prepared. [Research Note: Ava Fleetwood was the daughter of Thomas F. Fleetwood and his wife Alice Jane Ball. Alba Banks was the son of William Able Banks and hixs wife Margaret Chastina Baird.]

Marriage Notices:

Sidney J. Cloutz & Ella Weathers, Washburn [Research Note: They were married Dec 5, 1905. Mary Ellen Weathers, was a Haddock descendant through Zachariah.]

Charles Johnson & Lizzie Stever, Mano

Noah O. Bennett & Ida Burnett, Rocky Comfort

December 16, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

George Clay defended Wes Hudson in Court and won. [abstract]

Union Valley News Items: Mentioned were Grandma Senseney no better; and born to George Peerson, a daughter, Dec 6.

Southwest Missouri's Oldest Woman Dead:

Career Marked by Experiences with Indians, Mormons and Bushwhackers.

 

With the death of Mrs. Sarah Baxter, commonly called "Old Aunt Sally", the oldest person in Southwest Missouri, passes away. At the time of her death, a few days ago, she was past 106 years of age, as so far as known, no woman living in this section of the state lays claim to that many years of life. Certainly none have more interesting history. Stories of hardships, her stole to an Indian band, a thrilling escape, deeds of daring at the time of the Mormons were migrating to Utah and a daring exploit, in which she rescued her own son from Bushwhackers, during the Civil War are some of the early day experiences of this early day woman. Mrs. Baxter was born in Illinois, but her parents moved to Independence, then little more than a fort, when she was a small girl. It was there that she was taught her first lesson of Indian life. It was the experience that she loved to repeat in her old age. Her father, one day, in jest, offered to sell her, to an Indian, for a pair of moccasins, little thinking that the Indian would take him seriously.  A few days later, the Indian brought the moccasins, and when refused, throw them on the floor. The next night the girl was stolen, when returning to the house from the well. Several days later she was recaptured by a posse organized by her father, after a hard fight with the Indians. A few years later, she helped make bullets to repel the attacks of the Mormons, then on their way from Illinois to Utah. During the Civil War, she had many experiences and hardships, too: the one which her friends tell was not often repeated by her. Her son was home one day, on a furlough when a party of bushwhackers attacked the house, and took the son into the yard, tying him to a tree, where they intended hanging him. Mrs. Baxter and her daughter alone, held up the entire party, and cut the ropes, which held the son, permitting him to escape and again join the army. Globe Democrat.

Death of Little Hazel:

One of the most sad events, which appealed to the sympathies of the community of Seligman, MO, occurred on the morning of the 4th, inst. Little Hazel, second daughter of A. D. and Jimmey Keeney, whose former home was in the vicinity of Huntsville, AR, the little tot just past her fourth birthday. 

While engaged in her childish play, in the home, by some unknown means, her clothes became ignited by the stove in the room. The mother being absent from the home, at one of the neighbors. Before she could reach the little one, the flames entirely enveloped her body, rendering it impossible to save her. At noon day, death came, and relieved the little dear sufferer, from further pain. Not only the parents of little Hazel, but the whole community were forced to shed the sympathizing tear, and were sadly impressed by the event, for every one who knew her loved her dearly. The little tot, was endeared by with a height intellect, and seemingly living at the age of maturity, far exceeding one of her years. Her conceptions of God and her Savior, who loved her, being the product of her religious training she received from her home surroundings, seemed early embraced? into her mind with the thought of a God, who loved little children. At times, and amid the  surroundings of home, arched? when engaged in play, with her sisters, she would give raise to expectations, which her mother thought, were too mature, or so much in advance of one of her years. The little children, of her classmates, of her Sunday School, entered deeply into the sad event, which summoned little Hazel from their midst. The fact of the weight of sorrow, felt by those of her classmates, could not have been more strongly demonstrated, than was done by the large number of little ones, who attended the funeral, at the church. The children of the public school also, whose sweet voices, added sobriety to the occasion. Solemnly the procession moved from church to the cemetery, where the little form was laid to rest. Kindly hands moved by the impulse of love, laid upon the little mound, the beautiful floral tribute of remembrance.  

Monett Stars: Mrs. J. W. Stewart is dead.  The remains were interred at Springfield. Quite a number from Monett attended the funeral.

Monett Stars: There was a freight accident at Globe, Saturday night, all trains were delayed.

Monett Stars: Judge Johnson granted an injunction Monday, retaining City Treasure Harvey, of Monett, from paying out any of the money derived from Saloon license, to the Road Commissioner, of Monett Special Road District.

Order of Publication: W. F. Stewart, Administrator for James F. Coatney, deceased; Administrator's Notice, Andrew J. Baker;  Notice of final statement: T. J. Stockton; and Administrator's Notice: James C. Fare, deceased.

Purdy News Items: W. S. Carlin and wife have been visiting at Alba. [Research Note: William Sherman Carlin was married to Mintie Ellis Northcutt. They married Feb 20, 1887 in Barry County. He also married Rilla Emeline Lane, in Barry County, and on June 9, 1938. She was the daughter of Wilson and Eliza (Long) Lane. Rilla was first married to William David Cowherd. William Sherman was the son of William Marshall and Nancy (Haddock) Carlin.]

Purdy News Items: Born to A. McGowan and wife, 5 miles east of town, a son, Dec 5.

Crane Chronicles: Melvin Ross has moved his family back to Scholten.

Pioneer News Items: D. S. Major has been attending court this week.

Butterfield News Items: Rev. Turner will preach here Saturday night and Sunday.

December 23, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Pasley News Items: Lee Heffley has a new barn about completed.

Kingdom News Items: R. G. Wallace has been building a porch on the west side of Wm. Reed's residence of near Shady Grove.

Golden New Items: Mrs. Richard Tucker is living by herself, with her sons nearby.

Golden News Items: Kelly Truman of the Golden Ferry, was in Cassville, Tuesday, and acted very suspiciously around the Recorder's Office.

Shell Knob News Items: Dave Loftis is putting in a saw mill at the McDougall Spring.

Verona Advocate: C. Tate and Henry Spain of King's Prairie have returned from New Mexico.

Doss News Items: Elmer Tucker and Willa Davidson made a flying trip to Cassville Saturday.

Doss News Items: James Goostree is having a well drilled on his farm.

Hazel Dell News Items: Dennis Waters returned to his home at Hoover, Ark. He will return in the spring and make a crop on John bowman's farm.

Central News Items: Mr. and Mrs. McTeer called on Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith Sunday.

Purdy News Items: J. G. Phillps and F. J. Harian have purchased Wm. Teel's grocery store.

Central News Items: Lewis Smith of Springfield spent the first of last week, visiting his son, A. C. Smith.

McDowell News Items: Jack Adams of Dobson, N. C., is visiting his brother, Thomas who is very sick.

McDowell News items: Rev. Mitchell and Miss Dell Alabrook, were married Sunday, by Rev. John Allman.

Marriage Licenses:

Jno. H. Magers and Florence Roberts, Golden

Ben Edmonson and Lulu Cox, Cassville

G. K. Truman and Nola Baker, Golden

W. O. Wells and Pearl Lewis, Buffalo

Ambert Nelson and Minnie McQueen, El Paso

A. B. Hagler and Omah Haufman, Shell Knob

Isaac R. Petty and Elsie Brock, Mano

 

December 30, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Weekly Paper, Barry Co., MO

Order of Publication: Albert Johnson, Plaintiff and Elva Galloway nee Blankenship, Pearl Anderson nee Blankenship, and Chester Blankenship, Defendants

Order of Publication: Chas. Shelby, Plaintiff vs. Eli Shelby, Defendants

Notice of Mortgagee's Sale: C. H. Bouton

Order of Publication: Chas. Shelby, Plaintiff and Ell? Shelby, Defendant

Washburn Prairie News Items: Born to Henry Weston and Lady on the 31st, twin girls. Mother and bade doing well.

Rock Springs News Items: Bob Edens is talking of selling his farm and moving to the Indian Territory.

Rock Springs News Items: Tom Rowan and family and Mrs. Mary Fine, widow of David Fine, and family of the Indian T'y, have been visiting in this section during the holidays.

Locals: Mrs. Jasper Spillman of Lawrence County is dead. She was 75 years old.

Locals: Born to Henry Weston and wife of Washburn Prairie, twin daughters, Dec 21.

Marriage Licenses:

 

Clarence Horine and Grace Burg, Purdy

Isaac Henry and Lille McCormack, Washburn

Noah A. Mills and Mary Cooper, Shell Knob

Horace Wood, Aurora and Stella Hilton, Scholten

Jas. E. Poe, Garfield, Ark. and Mary E. Williams, Washburn

Daniel Farmer and Maggie Wiseman, Purdy

B. H. Youkum, St. Louis and ___ ce Rodman, Pierce City

Ben Lauderdale, El Paso and Birdie Rhea, Purdy

Alfred Talbert and Della Addington, Exeter

Geo. R. Brown and Nettie E. Bush, Cassville

A. R. Burr, Seligman and Rachel Dabbs, Exeter

Wm A. Jackques and Daisey D. Reno, Monett

J. H. Hawkins, Willow Springs and Celuda L. Stitles, Howell County

Clinton P. Carr, Shell Knob and Annie L. Latham, Viola

Theodore Forgey, Seligman and  Jane Murray, Needmore, I. T.

Lonnie L. Lawson and May W. Turner, Rocky Comfort

Thos S. Carlin, Sawyer, Kan. and Lille Lee of Monett

 

[Research Note: They married Dec 28, 1905.  Thomas Solomon Carlin was a son of William Marshall Carlin and his wife Nancy Haddock. He was a grandson of Charles and Sarah (Collins) Haddock, Jr.]

 

[Research Note:  Della Addington was a daughter of Asa and Rebecca (Bailey?) Addington. Asa was from Georgia.]

 

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