A few of the Pioneers

The portraits of old settlers presented herewith is an interesting collection and we regret that lack of space forbids the lengthy biography of each that was originally intended, but which will appear in future issues of THE REPUBLICAN.

Pictured in penciled drawings, in this paper are Mrs. M. Calton, Thos Van Zandt, Eli Dunlap, P. J. Stephens, H. Dougherty, Wm Stephens, Louis Wooldridge and W. T. Burton.

Mrs. Columbia C. Pharis is the oldest resident of Cassville counting years of residence. She is a daughter of Littleberry Mason, deceased, who moved from Madison Co., Ark., where Mrs. Pharis was born, in 1834 or the early part of 1835.

William T. Burton is the oldest native born resident being born to Mr. and Mrs. John O. Burton, April 1835.

Judge Elias Horine of Washburn is the oldest native Missourian in the county, if not in the state. He was born in Washington County in 1816, while Missouri was yet a territory.

Mrs. Mary Calton is the oldest person in Pleasant Ridge township. She settled on the same place where she now lives in 1840. Her husband built the first mill on Little Flat Creek.

Thos. Van Zandt of Pasley neighborhood and Wm. Stephens of near Washburn, helped to start the Cherokee Indians from their homes in the Carolinas for their present home in the Indian Territory.

Uncle Jack Stephens an octogenarian of north of Exeter was in the Confederate services under Lieut. Wm T. Burton.

Louis Wooldridge is the oldest resident of Mineral Township, 86 years of age. He lives on the north branch of Rock House Creek.

D. P. Pharis is the oldest living merchant of Cassville. He came here in 1844. The above three with Jacob Hawk are the only ones who were here before Cassville was laid out. Wm C. Hawk came soon after, their northwest corner of North and west interest.

Henry Dougherty of Washburn Prairie and Eli Dunlap of southeast of town are amongst the oldest in their neighborhoods.

J. M. Mattocks of Eureka Springs, Ark., was in the city Monday looking after a stand right on the reunion grounds.

Miss Nannie Phillips closed a private school at Mineral Spring Friday and entered Normal Monday.

Carl Appel of St. Louis is visiting at his old home in Capps Creek Township this week. Mr. Appel is a teacher in a German Lutheran Church. Tuesday, accompanied by E. F. Meister, he was visiting he New Cassville which he had not seen for a number of years.

Probate Court Docket

Estate                       Person in charge

W. B. Adcock, Dec'd; J. C. McClure, Adm'r.

Rosa Badcock, et al Minors; J. C. McClure, G. & C.

Madison Bayless, insane, J. W. Hemphill, G. & C.

Wilhelm Bugenhagen, Dec'd; Therce Bugenhagen, Adm'r.

Ellen Ellis, Dec'd; A. J. Cook, Adm'r.

Mary Easley, et al minors; C. G. Kelly, G. & C.

Mathew Frost, Dec'd; E. C. Frost, Adm'r.

Perry Ferguson, Dec'd; Elizabeth Ferguson, A. Ferguson, and Geo. M. Ferguson, Executors.

Everhart Hadley, Dec'd; E. J. Hadley, Extrs.'s

Richard Hill et al, Minors; John W. Bennett, G. & C.

James A. Cole, Minor; Harrison Horine, G. & C.

Wm. T. Hounshell, Dec'd; J. M. Hounshell, Adm'r.

Seth Harvey, Dec'd; Mark Plummer, Adm'r.

M.S. Inmon, Dec'd; Kiza N. Inmon, Adm'rx.

Henry W. Jimerson, et al, Minors; Mary A. Jimerson, G. & C.

Lula Maude Jimerson, Minors; J. H.  Jimerson, G. & C.

Cora and Mary Johnson, Minors; C. W. Johnson, G. & C.

Second Day

Ernest Marbut et al, Minors; J. M. Marbut, G. & C.

Julia Mayo, Dec'd; J. F. Pilant, Adm'r.

Silas Mayo. Decd; Chas ray, Executor,

Wm. Price, dec'd; W. S. Price, Executor;

J. J. overton, Dec'd; I. W. Badger, Adm'r.

Keturah Overton et al, Minors; Sarah E. Overton, G. & C.

N. A. Royer, Dec'd; L. J. Royer, Executor.

Arthur E. Robberson et al, Minors; Thos. H. Robberson G. & C.

August Sass, Dec'd; Juilanna Sass, Executrix

Jullen Sass, Dec'd; Marcy C. Sass, Adm'r'x.

Mary J. Slagle, Dec'd; J. F. Pilant, Adm'r.

J. E. Sylvester et al, Minors; J. W. Hemphill, G. & C.

Effie Stinnett et al, Minors; John R. Stinnett, G. & C.

Isaac W. Taylor, Minors; J. W. LeCompte, G. & C.

William Talbert, Dec'd; Chas. M. Talbert, Adm'r.

John Welnzerl, Dec'd; J. F. Pilant, Adm'r.

L. Beasley, Probate Court. 

[Research Note: This could be the same James A. Cole who was a son of Mary Margaret Simpson and her husband Richard Thomas Cole. Richard was killed in Barry Co., MO on Feb 25, 1875. Family lore states that Richard Cole was shot at George Reed's house. 

Gary Ball added: "I think this may have happened at George and Sarah Reed's place. I didn't hear any names, but I remember a story Dad told one time. A deputy Sheriff came there to arrest someone for supposedly stealing some corn. The deputy claimed the guy picked up a rock and tried to knock him in the head with it, so he shot him. The way I took it from the way he told the story, that was just an excuse to shoot him. Any way, they carried him into the house and laid him on the bed. Of course he had his hand over the wound and he placed his hand on the wall above the bed leaving a bloody hand print there. After he died and they started cleaning up, the stain was permanent. No amount of washing and scrubbing would remove it. They even took a broadaxe and tried removing a layer of wood from the log, but that stain remained as long as the house stood. I don't know if this is the same incident or not. But I think it is possible. Gary" Darla Marbut said - Gary Ball's Grandfather was Silas Ball brother to my Great Grandfather, Finas Ball. They were son's of William Valentine Ball who married Sarah Elizabeth Garrett. After William's death she married George Reed in the story.]

Licensed to Wed:

D. W. C. Brown, 39, Rogers, Ark. & Ida M. Bishop, 22, Rogers, Ark.

Thomas F. Lytle, 28,Washubrn & Mattie Riens, 24, Exeter

John W. McArty, 48, Golden & Mattie Wadkins, 48, Mano

Joel A. Martin, 23, Indian Springs & Celia J. Freeze, 22, Exeter

James H. Hudson, 28, Cassville & Clara Hessee, 18, Cassville

Samuel Cisney, 69, Rocky Comfort & Betsy Laton, 38, Rocky Comfort

Isaac P. Knight, 51, Jenkins & Clora A. Redding, 59, Jenkins

Frank Amos of Butterfield reported last week that Tup Reno had been seriously injured by a rock thrown by one named Davis who let his angry passions get too strong for him. The rock struck Reno above the left ear and fractured his skill, Davis made his escape.

Taylor Black will give $2.59 reward for the return of information that finds him possession of two bird dogs. The female is red and white with leopard spots. The other a male pup abut 6 months old, entirely red. Dogs or information may be given to him, south of Cassville, or left at this office.

Obituary: Died, at his home near Leann, June 28, Robert Burnett, age 48 years, 6 months, and 16 days. He was born Dec 22, 1848, in Roanoke County, VA. Moved with his parents when a young man; living here until his death. In January, 1888, he married Nina Jane Hall. Mr. Burnett was a member of the Baptist Church for twenty-two years, living a devoted Christian, and dying in the hope of an eternal life. He bore his sufferings with patience, leaving the evidence of having his life's work completed when the Master Called for him. He leaves a wife and four small children, two sisters and one brother to mourn his death. He will be missed among his many friends and neighbors. He commend the bereaved family to be care of him and who has promised to be a husband to the widow, and father to the orphan. The remains were laid to rest in the Jenkins Cemetery, June 29. Services were conducted by Mrs. M. A. Hutchens of McDowell.

Licensed to Wed:

Isaac R. Crane, Jr., 23, Butterfield & Louisa R. Long, 18, Butterfield

Geo. H. Long, 22, Purdy & Minnie F. Stinnett, 19, Purdy

John Lilas, 39, Monett & Marguerite Gaydon, 24, Monett

Mineral Springs News Items: Mrs. J. F. Wilkerson is able to sit up.

Washburn News: W. B. Adcock had a valuable cow killed by a cannon ball Thursday morning.

Washburn News Items: Miss Minnie Hancock is visiting her brother James H. Hancock of this place.

Died - 6 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Collins. The burial was in the Cassville Cemetery.

New Site: Miss Anna Banks is visiting in Purdy.

Died July 30, Bert, 3 month old son of Mr. & Mrs. Will Brown. Burial was in Cassville Cemetery.

Died July 31, Mrs. Marilda Wagner, age 78, of Shell Knob. Burial in Painter Cemetery.

Washburn News: Judge Horine has his corn crop cut up. Did it himself. He was very much enthused over the nomination for treasurer's office.

Washburn: Mrs. Franklin is able to walk to town and back again. Her health is better than when her husband left her a year ago.

Died the young son of Mrs. Kate (Adcock) Garland. Burial was in Prairie Cemetery.

Stabbing Affray

Monday night about 11 o'clock, at Mrs. Watson's residence in West Monett, Jack Slankard and Bob Hord got into trouble. A fight ensured during which Hord was stabbed in the left side under the arm and near the left collar bone. He was also cut slightly on the left arm. The cut in the side entered the cavity, and is regarded by Dr. Hawkins, the attending physician, as quite serious. After the affray Slankard skipped out and at last accounts had not been found. Both men have families and are said to be tough citizens. Monett Leader.

Mineral Spring News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barmlon, a daughter, weight, eleven pounds.

Mineral Spring: The infant of Hiram and Nettie Brandon was buried Sunday.

Licensed to Wed:

James A. Carter, 24, Eagle Rock & Ida C. Bryan, 16, Aix

George B. Longley, 21, Cassville & Zona Henry, 19, Washburn

Bion P. Bare, 19, & Susie Mullins, 19, Cassville

L. W. Nickel, 19, Butterfield & Donnie H. Box, 16, Cassville

Died at Jenkins, D. D. Thomas, age 76. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.

New Site Items: Fred Schaffer died.

Cato News Items: Died, Fred Johnson, burial was in Snider Cemetery.

Licensed to Wed:

Andrew J. Shull, 29, & Rosa Van Horn, 19, Butterfield

Charles E. Crabb, 25, & Anna Pennel, 17, Butterfield

David D. Lamar, 68, & Mary E. Utter, 59, Butterfield

Charles A. Lee, 26, Cassville & Florence Ivey, 17, Washburn

David S. Browning 28, Verona & Etta D. Nance, 17, Aurora

Ivy G. Perriman, 18, Jenkins & Perilla D. Felton, 17, Hailey

Allen J. Wilson, 23, & Ada Friend, 27 Osa

Joseph Gillman, 22, & Sabra E. Phillips, 28, Rocky Comfort

Benjamin F. England, 28, & Lizzie Thomas 29, Verona

Ash News Items: John Morgan, wife and child are all in bed, sick with the fever.

Ash News Items: Died the infant son of E. P. A. Cox. It was laid to rest in the Elk Horn Cemetery next day.

Ash News Items: Born to J. D. and M. E. Springer, August 31, a ten pound girl, Papa will get well, so mamma said.

Ash News Items: Died, August 6 the infant daughter of I. N. and W. E. Rose. The remains was interred on the 17  in the Moore Cemetery.

Licensed to Wed:

Isaac A. McKinley, 21, & Minnie L. Kailey, 18, Aurora

Otis S. McCall, 25, & Vita Hubbard, 20, Rocky Comfort

Isaac Meyers, 39, & Drusilla E. Sullivan, 20, Jenkins

Joseph Noah Brooks of Washburn died, age 71 years, and 8 months. The burial was in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery by the I.O.O.F and AF & AM Societies.

Mrs. M. C. Messer and children are spending the week with relatives in Republic.

Died, Miss Nannie Ferguson, daughter of the late Judge John D. Ferguson

Mineral Spring: Died, infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Williams was buried Monday. Rev. J. W. Ennis conducted the services.

Kings Prairie News: Chas. Grehert of Pleasant Ridge left of Germany last week.

Scholten News: Brought to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Zinn, Aug 23?rd a fine boy.

Scholten News: P. Hilton, who had been confined to his bed for four weeks, is so he can be up and about some.

Scholten News: Died Aug 17th, Lucy Ellis, nee Hilton supposed to have been afflicted with quick consumption.

Died, August 19, Mrs. Harry Seltzer and newborn babe. Mother was age 26. Burial in the Cassville Cemetery.

Licensed to Wed:

Charles S. Witt, 21 & Alice J. McGleason, 29, Cassville

George W. Cunningham, 54, Easton & Lizzie Summer, 22, Seligman

Charles H. Farrell, 21, Viola & Rosa Conner, 18, Golden

Samuel Ledgerwood, 19 & Ollie Harrell, 18, Shell Knob

Owen C. Gilliam, 17, & Belle Henson, 17, Jenkins

George W. Lowery, 21, Purdy & Josie McPhail, 19, Butterfield

Grandma Vineyard died at the home of her son in Purdy.

Died - Sept 7th, Denver Moore, age 2 years, 5 months, 20 days, son of James & Mattie Erwin. Burial was in the Quaker Cemetery.

Died - Sept 1, Lot Banks, 80, of heart trouble. Burial in Moore Cemetery. Veteran of the Mexican War and pioneer of Barry County since 1844. He fought for the Confederate States of America in the last war. [Lot Banks was married to Elizabeth Ann Woodard - "Bets Ann". She was the daughter of Wash Woodard who was hanged by the bushwhackers.]

Killed by lighting on Monday, George Blalock, age 22, son of Martin Blalock, while plowing Joe Riddle's field near Butterfield. Burial was in Arnhart Cemetery.

Licensed to Wed:

William P. Graber, 21, of Exeter & Mary R. Linebarger of Corsicana

Henry A. Redding, 21, & Rettie J. Terry, 21, of Jenkins

William A. Johnson, 19, & Mannie M. Sanders, 22, of Dale

John F. Mulrenin, 20, & Mary Cass, 26 of Monett

Shell Knob News: Married at the home of the bride's parents, Samuel Ledgerwood & Miss Ollie Harrell.

Married at the home of the bride's father, Dr. A. P. Knight, Harriett A. Knight, 29 ,to John M. Stubblefield, 29, of Jenkins.

Homestead entries: Levi H. West and Henry Beck.

Report of the murder, on Sunday at Pasley, of Maud Hayes, daughter of Wash Hayes, by Benjamin Bethel of Cassville, who then committed suicide. Maude Hayes was the daughter of I. W. & Phoebe A. Hayes, born June 25, 1875 in Johnson Co., IN. She was buried at Huff Cemetery. Ben Bethel was born in Newton Co., MO, April 7, 1876 and came here with his father John Bethel and burial was at Cassville Cemetery.

Died - Maude, wife of Harlan Roller. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery.

Ash News: Died - Sept 13th, Elisha Stevens of Near Avoca, when his team frightened by a train and he was thrown out of the wagon. Burial was in Moore Cemetery. He leaves a wife and 5 children. 

Licensed to Wed:

William F. Goodnight, 23 & Mollie J. Robertson, 17, Purdy

John R. Cullup, 34, Corsicana & Ora L. Stephens, 25, Exeter

George Beha, 23, & Ida Champ, 19, of Exeter

Mason C. Combs, Purdy & Sarah Harper of Butterfield

Monroe A. Lawson, 21, Aurora & Minnie R. Williams, 19, Madry

Isaac E. Woods, 53 & Eliza Illinois, 50, Monett

Married - Sept 17, William L. Medlin, 21 & Rhoda J. Ferguson, 22, of Purdy

Below story has penciled drawing of Thomas Van Zandt [Research Note: this paper is very badly worn or the film is. One or the other has long black stripes down the page. I apologize if something if I have made a mistake in transcription. The copy is very difficult to read.]

A Pioneer Passes Away:

Died Sunday, Sept 27, 1896, in Ash Township, Thomas Van Zandt of Pasley neighborhood, age 77 years, 11 months and 1 day.

Thomas Van Zandt was born in Cook Co., Tenn., Oct 26, 1818. At the age of six years he moved to Monroe Co., Tenn., where four years  later his father died and he, with his mother, moved in 1830 to Ross Landing, now Chattanooga, Tenn., and for eight years lived with the Indians. He married in that county in 1842 to Catherine Cornett and came to Barry County in 1853, where he lived until his decease.

In 1837 he enlisted to go to Florida, stared but upon reaching Atlanta was ordered to go to the Cherokee nation to assist in escorting the Cherokee west. He was discharged at Missionary Ridge, then called Indian Encampment.

Mr. Van Zandt was the father of thirteen children, all of who reached maturity. Recently he went to Ash Township to attend a free silver meeting an visit relatives, was ten sick and died Sunday. The remains were interred in the True Love Cemetery Monday after service conducted by Rev. E. W. McCracken.  

Seligman News Items: Mr. Nell's mother has some to make her home with them for the winter. She is 83 years of age.

Mineral Spring: Mrs. Alice Myers of near Neosho is here caring for her sister, Mrs. Carlton.

Licensed to Wed:

Charles M. Harvey, 27, Miami I. T. & Bessie Parlor, 25, Paris, Ark.

James B. Hopkins, 19, Cassville & Jessie Bostick, 16, Galena, Kan.

William D. Wilson, 24, Cato & Alice Stubblefield, 22, Cato

David M. Wilson, 39, Kemp, Tex. & Martha A. Woodruff, 24, Washburn

Samuel E. Andrus, 21, Crane & Minnie A. Brown, McDowell

Charlie Hutchens, 21, Cassville & Hattie Gaskins, 18, Cassville

William C. Keeling, 54, Corsicana & Mary C. Montgomery, 59, Butterfield

Alvin Holt, 22, Exeter & Emma N. Massie, 17, Exeter   

Aix News: Died, Oct 19, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Puett.

Aix News: Charley Wallen, Thursday, at school, stuck, Miss Ivy McPherson with a stone, severely cutting her lip and breaking out one of her teeth.

Licensed to Wed:

Wm H. Beaver, 84, Beaver, Ark. & Nancy J. Phelps, 28, Eagle Rock

George Simpson, age 34, & Ester Waddell, age 20, of Eagle Rock

Wilburn A. Wilson, 21, Osa & Esther Chance, 18, Osa

James M. Bayless, 43, Corsicana & Uda Overton, 21, Corsicana

Nathan Bennett, 23, Cassville & Lizzie Roach, 18, Butterfield

Capt. Geo. R. King was called home to Jenkins, Wednesday morning to conduct the funeral serviced over D. D. Thomas, better known as Doc Thomas, who died Tuesday from the effect of a recent fall from a mule. Mr. Thomas was a member of Co. L., 4 Ark., and one of the old Settlers of the county, being about 76 years of age. The remains were interred in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Aix News: Mr. Jackson has taken a homestead in Sec. 34.

Washburn News: Wm. Hancock started to Stone County Monday to visit his parents. [Research Note: Goldman Buford and Mary Minerva (Burris) Hancock were living at Mars Hill, which really is in Barry County, but I'm not sure if the G. B. Hancock family owned land in Stone or Barry in 1896. The William mentioned was their son.]

Corsicana News: Grant and John Blankenship have retuned from White River, with a large drove of cattle.

Probate Court Docket:

Docket of cases in which Executors, Administrators, Guardians, and Curators are due settlement at the November term o f the Probate County of Barry County, MO, to be held in the office of eh Probate Court, in the City of Cassville, November 9th A. D. 1896:

First Day:

Chester Palsgrove and Clinton Ault, Minors, A. F. Ault, G. & C.

Julia E. Bowman, Dec'd.; John F. Pilant, Pub. Adm'r. 

Susan and David Barnett, Minors; A. D. L. Lauterell, G. & C.

J. O. Banks, Minor; W. A. Banks, G. & C.

Wilhelm Burgenhagen, Dec'd; Theresa Burgenhagen, G. & C.

Elliott Couch, Minor; William Curry, G. & C.

Finis Ellis, Minor; J. C. Wilson, G. & C.

J. P. Ferrenburg, Dec'd.; J. T. Ferrenburg, Adm'r.

H. L. Jackson, Dec'd.; Thomas M. Jackson, Ex'tr.

Second Day:

Fitch and Co., H. T. Kelsey, Dec'd.

J. S. Little Dec'd.; J. F. Pilant, Pub. Adm'r.

Julia Mayo, Dec'd.; J. F. Pilant, Pub. Adm'r.

Mary S. Moore, insane, J. A. Vance

Jay D. Newall, Minor; Abrham Newall, G. & C.

Otto C. Alson, Minor; J. B. Hudson, G. & C.

Ethel Richman, Mionr; J. C. Wilson, G. & C.

Jas. C. Stockton, Dec'd.; M. N. Galloway, Adm'r.

Arthur Swaffer et al Minors; Thos. J. Swaffer, G. & C.

Harrison E. Sneed, Dec'd.; Harrison Horine, Adm'r.

L. Beasley, Probate Court

Died Oct 14, Billy Tucker, age 76. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery.

Ash News Items: Died Nov 3, Grandpa Stewart of old age, 81 years.

Died Tuesday, Mrs. Kate Carlton of Mineral Springs. Burial was in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Lookout Mountain Items: In our neighborhood there are three of the oldest ladies in the county. Mrs.  Smith, daughter of Peter Cartwright, age 73, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. N. Elmore; Mrs. Wade, 70; and Mrs. Hannah, mother of William Neil, age 83.

Died Sunday, I. J. Doyel of Liberty Township, age 27, of brain fever. Burial was in Crow Pond Cemetery.

Died Oct 39, Mrs. E. A. Ruckman. Burial in Bryson Cemetery. She leaves a husband, and a month old baby. [Research Note: Bryson is also known as Lone Walnut Cemetery.]

Died, Nov 10th, Otto Hailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Thiele, age 21 months of croup.

Washburn News: Mrs. Franklin is looking for her oldest son and wife to spend the winter with her.

Kings Prairie News: John Westfall has arrived from the Territory.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Ragan of Mineral Spring, Nov 11, a girl.

Licensed to wed:

John W. Carey, 60, Cassville & Etta Hudson, 27, Cassville

Solomon Rombaugh [Rumbaugh] 46, Pierce City & Etta Belle Haddock, 21, Pierce City

Rollie B. Lane, 23, Oak Hill, Ark. & Sarah Hobbs, 29, Viola

Chas. L. Call, 26, Jenkins & Nannie Henson, 19, Jenkins

A. L. Baldwin, 29, Herd, Ark. & Mary E. Gann, 29, Herd, Ark. 

[Research Note: Solomon Rumbaugh married on Nov 15, 1896 to Etta Belle Haddock, daughter of Joseph and Mary Josephine (Berry) Haddock. Etta had a child, Eula born December 30, 1896. She and Solomon divorced soon afterward. Solomon was the son of Solomon Rumbaugh and Susan Meyers. After Solomon Sr., died Susan married Charles Haddock, Jr. And so Susan was the stepmother of Joseph Haddock and the widow of Charles Haddock, Jr. Charles and his first wife Sarah Collins was the father of Joseph Haddock.]

Nov 18, 1896, Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Licensed to Wed:

Solomon Rombaugh, [sic] 46, & Etta Belle Haddock, 21, Pierce City, MO.  [Research Note: they divorced not long after they were married, but they did have one child. they are both buried at New Site Cemetery. Listed was this:
Etta Belle Rumbaugh - divorce from Solon Rumbaugh Circuit Court Divorce decrees, Cassville Republican, in the Oct 28, 1897 weekly paper.]

Circuit Court Proceedings, Divorces granted:  Moses B. Browning from Joanna Browning.

Died the child of Will Bryan of Claremore, I. T., formerly of Cassville.

Trial of Bige Fairchild for killing Walter Murray on Dec 24 at Seligman.

Tom Sims was found guilty of murder of Mat Davidson in Verona on Dec 18, 1895.

Died, Nov 22nd at her home near Leann, Phebe C. Thomas, maiden name Jaggers. Born Oct 26, 1830, Limestone Co., Alabama. She married Aug 5, 1859 to William F. Thomas and came to Barry County in 1852, She had 13 children. She was raised by a widowed mother. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Son is John F. Thomas. 

Died, A. G. Farley at Chapman, Kansas, where he had gone because of his health.

Dec 3, 1896, Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Licensed to Wed:

Nathan T. Marbut of McDowell and Martha J. Montgomery of Monett

Died Tuesday Rhoda Bond, of apoplexy. She was bound by her nephew Darius Corder. Burial was in the Quaker Cemetery.

Died Nov 26 at his home near Butterfield, Judge S. G. McCracken, age 64 years, 10 months, 17 days. A native of Bradley County, Tennessee. At the age 7 his parents went to Madison Co., AR. In 1889 he came to Barry Co. Burial was in McComas Cemetery. He was a mason.

Mrs. T. P. Mooney of Washburn was visiting friends in the city Tuesday.

Last Wednesday, Curtis, a little son of Jno. D. Long was struck on the nose by a bat that accidentally flew from the hand of a boy who was playing ball.

John Plummer will assist the public school during he illness of Prof. Maiden.

Another daughter came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. L. Downing, Monday.

Obituary: Dunnavant - died, Friday, Dec 11, 1896, at 6:00 O'clock p.m., Lydia Jaenette Dunnavant, age 33 years, 2 months, 1 day.

For nearly fifteen years Nettie, as the deceased was familiarly called by old and young, had been a resident of  Mineral Spring and Cassville, except a short time spent at Eureka Springs, Ark. During that time her persistent efforts, even in the face of ill health, and her daily exemplification, of a true Christian character, won won for her the esteem friendship and deep respect of all who knew her. For nearly six years she was an employee of THE REPUBLICAN office and for cheerful willingness added much to the lives of her associates.