Crane Chronicles: Crane has another paper, the Stone County Republican, by M. C. Brooks.

Crane Chronicles: W. O. Hilton of Crane and Miss Fannie Yokely of Canton, MO, were married June 17, 1907.

Powell News: Jess Tabor was obliged to stay over night in Powell Sat. night on account of high waters.

Monett Times: L. N. Swarizel was homesteaded land in Baca County, Colorado.

Monett Times: Owen Conley and Miss May Hess were married June 22nd, 1907.

Ash News: Charley Young killed six mad dogs last week.

Osa No. 2 News: Ben Gardner and wife are the proud parents of a nine pound boy, arrived June 24, all doing well. Ben has had his hair cut.

Ash News: Miss Fonnie, little daughter of Lum Vanderpool is visiting at her grandparents, Uncle Bill Stewart and wife this week.

Concord News: Last Wednesday night the 17 months old girl of Mr. Bass died near the church house. Mr. Bass and family had been to Sarcoxie to pick berries and were on their way back to Arkansas.

Purdy News: Mrs. Addie Bouldin was called to Hartville to attend her father J. P. Garner, who was seriously injured in a runaway.

Purdy News: Rev. Allen Prevo has accepted a call from the Granby Baptist Church.

Ilus Lee and little son Gene of Kansas City, came in Saturday and remained over to Sunday evening, to visit his parents, C. M. Lee and family, living south of town.

Mrs. Lottie McHarge of Aurora visited her parents J. M. Black and wife, relatives and friends in this city, Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. Fannie Holman, nee McCary of Konawua, I. T., visited relatives at Rocky Comfort and this city and last week. She and husband have gone to the Jamestown Exposition.

Moors Farwell of near Eagle Rock, was in town Monday, and was the first man to pay cash for stock in the Barry County Fair Association. He knows a good proposition.

W. T. Ayers and Dick Elam of Eagle Rock, sold G. M. Brixey several herd of cows and heifers last week.

A Birthday Surprise: A number of relatives conceived the idea of paying Mrs. Isaac Gaskins of Exeter, a surprise visit and giving her a dinner on Sunday, June 30, 1907, the occasion being her 53rd birthday. It was arranged to get her away from home, and on her return home she was overwhelmed with joy, at having all her relatives visit her and it soon dawned on her, what the object of the visit was for. The days was pleasantly spent and the splendid dinner and supper was enjoyed by the visitors. The relatives present were: Thos. Hobson and Mr. Burr and family of Exeter, Jos. Robbins and wife of Pleasant Ridge township, Milus Robbins and wife, Benton Robbins and family, Jos. White and family, of Cassville, Calvin Grimes and family of Webb city, W.W. Witt and wife of Cassville were the only persons present that were not relatives. Photographer Joslin of this city, took a photograph of the entire crowd of visitors, that will be preserved in memory of this delightful occasion.  

Henry McDunner who had hired a team at Wentworth, to drive 4 miles, was arrested at, Purdy, July 4, by Marshal Willis, and taken back to Wentworth.  

Hugh Daugherty Kills a Man: Hugh Daugherty and James Littrel of Springdale, Ark., got into a fight at that slace, [doesn't make sense, but the way it reads] Saturday, and Daugherty stabbed Littrell in the abdomen, from which he died Sunday night. The trouble grew out of Daugherty accusing Littrell of singing objectionable songs in the presence of his family. Several years ago Hugh Daugherty lived near Mineralsprings, this county, and had trouble with Wm. Hodge, charging Hodge with enticing his wife away from him. Daugherty was not considered a bad man, while residing in this county. [Research Note: Name of James is spelled both Littrell and Littrel. Mineral Springs is spell as given.]

N. M. Ray and Martha Snyder, Cato

Pioneer History: Henry McCarry's [McCary] Centennial Address.

A Good Citizen Gone: Obituary of Frank Curry

Born to John T. VanHook and wife, July 10th, 1907, a son. Mother and son are doing nicely, but the daddy is in a rather serious condition for a person of his age, but it is believed that he will pull through.

Sam C. Dow of Monett and Miss Clara A. Herman of Pierce City were married July 7th. Success to them.

Born to Charlie Wallen and wife July 8th, a daughter.

Albert Stockstills 3 year old child of McDonald township, died suddenly Tuesday. 

Lizzie Bryant an inmate of the county farm fell in a fit, July 5th, and broke her right arm near her shoulder.

George Loehr of Sarcoxie died June 26th. He was born and raised in the county, 8 miles south of Pierce City.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: The 3 year old child of Mr. Vandorn of the Thomas Hollow County, died July 1st.

Purdy News: Born to Chas. Wormington and wife, July 1st, a daughter.

Monett Times: Born to Chas. Mansfield and wife, July 2, a daughter.

Monett Times: Morgan Carr's barn on Kings Prairie, was burned recently, by a little girl setting a pile of dry hay a fire with a match. The barn and 250 bushels of corn was burned.

Monett Times; Ed. Burrell of Kansas City, and Miss Julia Harrigan of Monett were married June 27th.

Monett Times: Edley Martin was returned from Little Rock where he was called by the death of his sister.

Mano News: Mrs. Alice Hedrick and son, Rolly of Monett, are visiting her brother John McAnespy and family of Mano.

County Court Proceedings: Notice field that Mrs. Marinda Allcock had been furloughed from the asylum.

County Court Proceedings: P. W. Epperly was appointed road commissioner in Shell Knob Township, vice John Brock, dec'd.

Liberty No. 2 News: July 1, 1907, at 5 o'clock a.m. the death angel visited the home of C. L. Vandorn and took their loving baby, little Ina, age 20 months, after five weeks of suffering; she is sleeping sweetly in Jesus' arms. Her death has left and hearts and home a vacant place which can never be filled. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. The remains were laid to rest at Exeter, in Maplewood Cemetery.

D. P. Weems and wife of Newtonia left July 6th with their son Walter for Colorado Springs, Col., for he benefit of his health. Neosho Democrat

Mrs. Abe Leonard Dead: After an affliction of many years, Mrs. Abe Leonard died at her home near Exeter, Monday night and the remains were buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Tuesday. Her Christian life was beautiful from its beginning to its close, and through all the vicissitudes and sorrows that she met in the way, her faith in God never wavered. But she has gone from her loved ones, in the summer time, and when the autumn leaves fall on another grave, that hides from our sight, all that is mortal of a true and noble women. In his loss, Mr. Leonard has the hearty sympathy of all his acquaintances.

Messrs. C. W. Quinby, C. M. Goodyear, C. D. Manly, Jas. Henly, Will Steele and families, and Miss Mildred Plummer and Jack Hisey and Ollie Steele departed Tuesday morning, for a ten days outing on White River near Edward Easley's residence. It is hope the fish will be tame and gentle, so the gentlemen can catch sufficient to eat, during their stay there.

M. C. Messer and daughter Miss Mabel, returned Sunday morning from a visit with with his numerous relatives near Chillicothe. While there Mr. Messer visited the place where he was born, and drank out of the old spring. He also visited the cemetery and decorated the graves of his father and grandfather, that he had not seen for fifty-five years. He met many cousins that he had never heard of before, and renewed his acquaintanceship with his uncle and aunt. Miss Tiney Messer and her niece, Miss Alberta remained for a longer visit. Someone has suggested that Miss Tiney had a sweetheart up there.

Married July 16, 1907, by Rev. J. T. Brattin, at his residence in this city, James Mitchell and Miss Delia Turner of this city. Mr. Mitchell is a splendid young man and enjoys the respect and confidence of all his acquaintances. Mrs. Mitchell is an excellent young lady who is capable of filling the home will adorn with happiness and will prove to be truly a helpmate and campaign by the ... [rest is missing from my copy.]

Silas McQueen of near El Paso, acting under authority of Sheriff O'Dwyer arrested Arthur Cartwright of that vicinity Thursday and brought him to this city, on a charge of seducing Miss Zettie Rupert under a promise of marriage. He gave a $550. bond for his appearance at circuit court. Cartwright is 19 years old and she 16. both belong to good families and have heretofore enjoyed the respect of the community in which they live.

W. J. Love, wife and daughter of Anderson, Ark., are visiting their son, the Rev. E. W. Love and lady of this city.

Elzy Wormington of near Monett, was arrested Wednesday, on charge of seducing Miss Ora Henderson, aged 17. He gave bond for his appearance in court. 

Wm. F. Sampsel of near Golden, died Monday, aged 68 years. He left a wife and five grown children. Those that knew him, say he was a good citizen.

W. I. Stephens of Monett, was lodged in jail Monday on a charge of adultery. 

Mrs. Phoeba Gilmore and her son Guy Isbel, went to Eureka Springs, Tuesday, for a weeks stay.

Geo. Inman of Aurora is dead. He was a son of Thomas Inmon of near Madry.

Rocky Comfort Telegram: The infant child of Chas Jones died Saturday night.

Rocky Comfort Telegram: Wm. T. Goosetree will put in a livery stable. [Goostree]

Shady Grove News: Elder E. A. Frost will preach at Shady Grove at 11 O'clock Sunday. Everybody come.

Crane Chronicles: Rev. G. B. Hancock of Mountain Home has gone on another trip.

Crane Chronicles: Wm. Brown died at the home of Judge Woolridge, 6 miles south of Crane, of heart failure, aged 75 years. He left an aged wife.

Monett Stars: Chas. J. Cooper celebrated his 19 birthday, Sunday, July 14th. Refreshments were served.

Woodruff: Died July 8th, at the home of his daughter in Exeter, Tuesday evening at 2 O'clock, Uncle George Ervin, was called away, after about 8 years of affliction. Many friends and relatives were present. There were 6 of his children at his bedside when the sad news came. Uncle George was a good neighbor and citizen and the people of this community will miss him as it has been Uncle George for many years. Uncle George was born in Tenn., May 5, 1830. He was 77 years, 2 months and 3 days old. He leaves a wife, 5 sons, 5 daughters and a host of relatives and friends behind. Uncle George was the father of 13 children and the grandfather of 30 all living and the great-grandfather of 5 who are living. At 4 O'clock Wednesday evening the Odd Fellows took charge of the remains and the hearse took him to the Maple Grove Cemetery where he was laid to rest to await the coming of Christ. May the choicest blessing rest upon the bereaved family and the companion who stood at his side and have been so attentive to fulfill his wants as far as any one on this earth could do. Farewell Uncle George. Farwell Father. We hope to meet you in Heaven.

[Research Note: When searching the newspaper files and looking for Irwin, look for Erwin, Ervin, and all variations of the spelling. They must have  lived at Woodruff.]

Transfers: Thos. J. Barnes sold to James H. Mooney, 20 ft off the south end of lot 28 and 20 ft of south end of east half of lot 27 in Bierley's addition to Washburn; con. $350.

Eagle Rock News: We hear on Saturday the 3rd of August they will meet at the Munsey Cemetery for the purpose of cleaning the graveyard off, everyone that is interested should come and help.

Ash No. 2: Early Cargile has been laid up for several weeks.

Purdy News: Miss Effie Burris has returned from St. Louis. She graduated from a leading conservatory of music there.

Thomas Hollow News: Little Maud Eden was on the sick list last week.

Mrs. Henry Cooper who has been visiting relatives, and friends at Shell Knob, returned Wednesday night to her home at Edna, Kansas.

In the trial of Jas. Gaskins, charged with selling whiskey, on the 19th, the jury hung. The trial came up again yesterday.

Harold Guinney a son of Dan Guinney of Monett, was killed at Brentwood, Ark., Thursday. He was a brakeman, and had been sent back to flag a train, and went to sleep on the track; when the train came along and killed him.

Ward Dodd son of J. B. Dodd of Fulton, KY, has recently returned from N. M., where he had been for his health. Mrs. Dodd wrote Mrs. Calvin Hadley this week, that Ward could not live long. This will be sad news to their many old friends here. He has the consumption.

Judge E. M. Bowman of McDonald Township, is very sick. He has a cancer, on his face, and is afflicted otherwise. We hope to hear of his recovering.

Died: Virginia, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Perry of Monett, Friday morning, July 26th, 1907, aged six months and twenty-four days, of typhoid fever. Thus over a happy home the shadow of a little grave has fallen; and, as another has said, it is wonderful how long a shadow a little gave can throw. This beautiful baby life was so precious, so fraught with blessing to her parents, that she seemed a flower of paradise permitted to bloom for a brief season by their side, then recalled to its natural skies, leaving the earth road for them, dark and lonely indeed.

Death is a hard master. He would take from us, of our brightest, best and sweetest, but he can not ever mar memory. It will serve as a balm to our wounded hearts. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the family residence, and the remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery, where the remains of so many relatives now rest. The family have the sympathies of all their relatives and acquaintances in this city.   

The Star says Jas. Hendrick and wife of Wichita, Kan., are visiting in Monett. Jas. is a son of the late Eli Hendrick who formerly resided at Washburn and Monett. [Research Note: Be sure to also search  in the newspapers for Hedrick.]

Another Good Citizen Gone: Again we are called upon to note the death of a highly respected citizen of this county, one day last week, the person of Josiah Bolton of Pleasant Ridge Township, of consumption, aged 70 years. He left five sons and daughters to mourn his departure. He was a a highly respected citizen and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all his acquaintances. He was of the old school of citizens  - his word was this bond. We wish there were more of this kind.

Hiram Thomas, a son-in-law of the late A. D. Ellis and Edward Ellis of Aurora, a son of the deceased were in this city, Monday, probating the will of Mr. Ellis, in which, the two above named were appointed executors.  [In abstract]  A. D. Ellis committed suicide, was a citizen of Ozark Township, died Saturday July 27, by jumping in a cistern and drowning himself. Burial was in the Wise Cemetery, He was 63 years, 3 months and 13 days old.  

Fined $300.: July 26th, 1907, the case of the State vs. Jas. Gaskins, charged with selling whisky under the local option law, was tried by a jury in Squire Plattenburg's court, and after hearing the evidence, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty and the law placed the fine at $300., that being he lowest possible fine, under the law. Prosecuting Attorney Sater appeared for the state and J. C. Baker for the defendant. The case was appealed to Circuit Court. 

W. T. Ayers and his son Joe, A. M. Farwell and wife and Dick Elam of near Eagle Rock, were in town Saturday. They reported a good rain in that section the day before.

Frank Bryant had a fight one night last week, near the camp meeting, which cost him $1.00 and trimmings, in the city court.

D. C. Hagood and son Ed, Jim Miller and son James, and Zuma McCary spent several days on White River last week fishing. [Haygood]

J. T. Cook of Kiefer, Okla., came in on July 24th, to visit his father, James T. Cook and family of near town.

Mrs. Maud Jordan nee Trim of Honey Grove, Texas, will visit relatives, friends, and attend the reunion.

S. D. Thompson, wife, and little grand daughter, Gladys Henry have been visiting relatives at Afton, I. T. They returned this week.

Married - Sunday, July 28, 1907, by Rev. J. W. Ennis, near Butterfield, Wm. Hutchens and Eugenia Eidson of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchens both having been reared in this vicinity, are too well known to need any introduction to the people of this city. Mrs. Hutchens is a splendid young lady, and Mr. Hutchens is an excellent young man and both will have the best wishes of all their acquaintances, Jas. Mitchell and wife accompanied the happy couple to the place of marriage.

Mrs. Ed Maloney and J. J. Peck and wife of Monett, attended the funeral of Virginia, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Perry, here Saturday.

Robert, son of Ed Church, living six miles south of town, while plowing with a double shovel plow on his father's farm, with the lines around his neck, Tuesday, the horse ran away, dragging him quite a distance and through a wire fence, fracturing two ribs on right side and bruising his body badly. He was unconscious for a time.

Fred Johnson was arrested last week by Constable Brattin of Exeter, on a charge of carrying and exhibiting a deadly weapon at Woodruff recently. Trial was set before Squire Salle of Liberty township for last Monday, but the case was continued to next Monday. C. E. Frost represents the defendant.

Dies of Scarlet Fever: The Daily Record, Chronicles the fact, that the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. McCubbins, died at Monett, July 24th, of Scarlet Fever, and was buried at Leann, on July 25th.

Pine Grove News: Sam Wilson says it is a boy. Mother and babe doing nicely.

Liberty No. 2 News: Mrs. Sol. Lady is visiting near Butterfield, with her father Hiram Metcalf.

Jolly Items: Mrs. W. W. Hisaw and sister Miss Maggie Ruddick, were in the wreck between Purdy and Butterfield on the 13th inst., but fortunately escaped injury.

Jenkins City News: Born to L. T. Suttles and wife, July 4th, a girl.

Former Barry County Citizen Shot: Hobart, Okla., July 29 - Word was received by the sheriff's office here early this morning that Constable John Hankins of near Lone Wolfe, was shot and mortally wounded last night about 10:30 o'clock. Two men and a woman, who had camped near town, created considerable, disturbance. Constable Hankins started to arrest them when one of the men pulled a six-shooter and shot him in breast causing a wound which, it is claimed by the physicians, will prove fatal.

The woman was placed under arrest and is being held awaiting developments. The two men made their escape, one going north and the other south. One stole a horse from Wm. Campbell, a  farmer. The officers are on the trail.

When the camp outfit was searched a complete outfit of burglar tools was found. The woman refuses to talk but gives her name as Mrs. Armina Brown of Lawton, and claims the men that were with her are Frank Burns and Frank Schulter.

The following letter from the wounded man's brother, Walter Hankins of Butterfield, MO, gives an account of his condition, at that date:

Lone Wolfe, Okla., Aug 1, 1907. Friend Charlie: - I herewith send you a clipping, a good account of the shooting of my brother, and for the benefit of my friends, ask you to publish same, John is resting as well as we could expect, and while he is not out of danger, think he will get through all right. He was shot with a 45 colts revolver, the ball taking effect in front of right shoulder, passing through right lung and lodging between spine and left shoulder blade. The M. W. A. 's are caring for him. Mother and I have been with him since we got here at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, Respectfully, T. W. Hankins.

John Hankins is a son of the late Milliken Hankins, a highly respected citizen of this county who resided near Corsicana, and has many relatives and friends in this county who will heartily regret his being shot and will hope for his recovery and restoration to good health.

Later - We have seen another newspaper account of the affair, which says a mob of seventy-five person had been organized, with the intention of lynching the men, if captured. 

County Court Proceedings: E. B. Reese and Ed. Mahoney of Monett renewed dram shop licenses for six months.

Dr. Bailey was at Rocky Comfort, Sunday, to see Bert Montgomery. He says his condition is serious.

A daughter of Geo. Gwin of near Scholten has typhoid fever.

J. F. Mermound of Monett was before the County Court Wednesday on some road business.

Born to S. L. Leonard and wife of Monett, a daughter.

Ash No. 2 News: Mrs. Pink Stephen's daughter of Texas, is visiting in this vicinity now. She had not seen her parents for 25 years.

Thomas Hollow News: Arthur Smith who has been visiting his grandpa Tom Polly of near Washburn, returned home last Sunday accompanied by his grandpa.

Monett Times: Born to B. E. Williams and wife, July 28th, a daughter.

Monett Times: Born to Pat Dewine and wife, July 26th, a daughter.

Monett Times: Born to Dr. L. West and wife, July 27, a daughter.

Monett Times: Dave Courdin has gone to Kansas City to hunt up his brother John, who disappeared nearly a year ago.

The Monett Star records the death of Mrs. Orlindo Browning, wife of Wm. Browning, living 3 miles east of Monett, of consumption.

Mrs. Ona Russell of Joplin, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Hutchens of this city.

Two sons of M. P. Brown of Crane, age 3 and 5 years, while playing with a target gun, the youngest was shot through the body and died.

Grant, son of Harrison Hemphill, of near Osa, has typhoid fever.

L. A. Bennett and wife of Joplin are visiting her parents, J. J. Edens and family.

Released: George Lewis was released at Joplin last week on a charge of burglary, because sufficient testimony could not be secured to convict him, he was given sixty minutes to get out of Joplin and he "got". Policemen Johnson has known Lewis for thirty years and he is satisfied that he is the same fellow that placed the revolver in the policeman's face, in the building that he had broken into.

Died of Cancer of Breast: The lady named below has numerous relatives in this county. Mrs. Geo. Carney, aged about 45 years, died at her home about ten miles north of the city last Sunday afternoon from cancer of the breast. Her mother-in-law, Mrs. Walter Carney, died from the same cause two weeks ago. Berryville Arkansas Star.

Marriage Licenses:

Daniel Arnhart, Cassville and Kate Goodwin, Seligman

Ennis Wormington, Monett and Bertha Gann, Purdy

F. E. Brown, Monett and Pauline Finn, Seligman

Lee Parkinson, Joplin and Cora Sanders, Cassville

J. E. Summey and Eliza Moore, Mountain, McDonald County

Chas. Smith, Verona, and Ethel Harris, Madry

Monett Times: Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Phillips of Purdy, are proud parents of a daughter, born Aug 3.

Monett Times: The 18th months old child of J. R. Roller died Aug 3rd. The funeral and interment took place at Arnhart Cemetery.

Monett Times: The youngest son of Eli Dennis fell from a horse this week, and fractured his arm at the elbow.

Monett Times: A few days ago the lighting struck the M. Burkholder house, joining F. R. Dummit on the east and it was burned to the ground. This destroyed one of the old land marks on the prairie. Billy Whittington settled the place many years ago. It now belongs to Mr. Dummit. The house has been vacant for several years.

Monett Times: The death of Mrs. Victoria Browning, wife of Will Browning who lives 2 miles east of Monett. [Remainer is missing from my copy.]

Mrs. Mary Wilson and a little 12 year old son, were discovered by C. A. Morgan, at his home out on the Golden and Shell Knob road Saturday night about 8 p.m. interfering with his chickens. They were arrested and brought to town Sunday morning, by Constable Henbest and Mr. Morgan and gave bond. Monday she pleaded guilty to a petit larceny charge and was fined $5. and costs in Squire Plattenburg's court, which was paid.

Judge James Walt of Washburn died at his home at the place on Tuesday, aged about 62 years. He was buried Wednesday in Washburn Prairie Cemetery with Masonic honors. He was a splendid citizen and enjoyed the respect of everybody. He was a Mexican veteran.

Constable Vanderpool of Washburn landed a woman in the county jail Sunday, for extreme misbehavior. She is a hard looking bat, and should be given the extreme penalty of the law.

Born to Frank Kirby and wife 5 miles south of town, Aug 8th, a daughter.

Jack, son of Mrs. Sallie James, living south of town is sick with a bilious attack.

John Hankins who was dangerously shot, at Lone Wolfe, Okla., is recovering. His brother Walter of near Butterfield, has returned home and informs us that he will recover.

Mrs. W. H. Hefferman of Monett died Friday of last week at Electric Springs, near Rogers, Ark., Aug. 9th, of congestion of the bowels. She leaves two sons and two daughters. She was a good mother, citizen and will be greatly missed by her children. The remains were interred at Springfield.

Oscar Trent and Calvin Summers of Monett were lodged in jail Sunday, on misdemeanor, to serve out fine and costs, on account, of having violated the laws of our great state.

Marriage Licenses:

Arthur Oxford and Nettie McMinn, Viola

A. B. Baker and Agnes Edmondson, Cassville

W. H. Burch, Hailey and Annie Eubanks, Jenkins.

Grove Burch, Haley and Mary Bruce, Roark

Ernest H. Stiles and Maggie M. Phillips, Viola

Every J. Combs, Seligman, MO and Maggie M. Herd, Herd, Ark.

Clint Cargile and Susie Garrison, Washburn

Geo. K. Shute, Purdy and Janie Cramer, Monett

James Longnecker and Jennetta McCubbin, Monett

John Carnes, Mountain, MO and Claudie Harris, Garfield, Ark.

Confederate Veterans  Click here to read.

Biography of Hon. Wm. A. Fly  Click here to read.

A Happy Marriage:  Married Sunday, Aug 11, 1907, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edmonson, residing 3 miles, east of this city, by Rev. F. M. Smallwood, Amos B. Barker and Miss Agnes Edmondson. To these young people we extend our best wishes for a successful and happy life. The bride is one of the choicest young ladies in that section. From a little girl she has grown up in that vicinity, honored by old and young. She has been a bright star in the home circle and now she has gone to reign as queen in her own home. The groom is from one of our best families, and by those who know him, he is considered one of the substantial and coming young men of the county, who will make his mark as a son of honorable parents. The congratulations on the happy event are numerous and this paper is greatly pleased on this occasion to add its hearty good wishes to those being so freely extended. 

Roaring River No. 3 News: Mrs. Robert Easley is staying at Eureka Springs this summer for her health.

Independence News: Sherman Smith was arrested Friday by Sheriff O'Dwyer and Deputy Brixey on a warrant issued by Squire Sallee charging him with violating the local option law. He gave bond in sum of $500 with C. N. Elston as surety.

Ed Johnson of Monett was tried in Squire Plattenburg's court Tuesday on a charge of gambling and was held to wait action of circuit court in September. He gave bond. Prosecuting Attorney Sater represented the state and Steele and Burgress the defendant.

The case of state vs. Wesley Galyen of Ash township charged with rape, had his preliminary examination in Squire Plattenburg's court in this city Tuesday and he was held in bond to await action of circuit court. Prosecuting attorney Sater and J. W. George represented the state, E. C. Frost and Jake Davis defendant.

Calvin Summers and Oscar Trent were released from jail Sunday. They served their time for disturbing religious worship.

J. H. Wireman was arrested on the 15th at the re-union for operating a gambling device, which cost him $33. If he had listened to the instructions of the officials, he would have avoided this trouble, but persisted in operating his doll rack in such away that compelled the officers to arrest him.

Mrs. Foster of Sarcoxie, while visiting in Illinois, died August 15th. The remains were shipped to Sarcoxie for burial on the 17th. She was a sister of W. R. Reynolds of this city. He attended her funeral at Sarcoxie, Saturday.

Ash No. 2 News: Miss Gale Hancock is on the sick list this week.

Ash No. 2 News: Born to Milton Kessler and wife Aug 10, a son. Mother and babe doing nicely.

Washburn Prairie News: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Rains is no better.

Washburn Prairie News: Gip Dodson will teach our school instead of Gus LeCompte.

Clark News Items: Mrs. George Reed is on the sick list.

Probate Court Proceedings: Willie I. Catron was declared a suitable person for admission to state Deaf and Dumb School and he was granted certificate of admission by this court.

Probate Court Proceedings: Estate of Lee Moore, insane, discharged.

Seligman News: Andy Reed is expecting to marry this fall, as he informs his friends.

Oak Ridge News: Sigle Riddle while handling logs last Friday came very near getting his son, Earnest, hurt bad as the pole fell and log was almost ready to run over the boy he caught it and held it until the boy got out of the way bruising his arm and shoulder up some holding it.

For Murder in the Second Degree: The grand jury of Carroll County, Ark., says the Progress, indicted Anderson Short for murder in second degree. The Democrat gave an account of this trouble sometime ago, when Short killed Isaac Wright and his son Marcus. Children of these families had trouble and Wright and son went to Short's residence, and he, Short, killed them.

Born to Wm. Holman and wife of near Mano, Aug 22, a daughter. This is another grandchild for our old friend Rev. Ed. Chappel, and we hope he will now commence to pick up faster in health.

Mrs. A. C. Hailey and her daughter Fonnie, and son Dolph, have been visiting relatives and friends at Berryville, Ark., this week. They have returned, accompanied by Ulbert Hailey of that place.

Mrs. P. E. Horine and children have been visiting her brother John Blankenship and family of near Corsicana this week.

Bob Flaherty came over from Sarcoxie, Tuesday, to visit his mother, Mrs. Love, who is very sick at her daughters, Mrs. Allen R. Bush, northeast of this city.

Purdy News: Mrs. McNally has resigned as primary teacher in our schools.

Powell News: Aunt Delphia Laughlin is thought to be a little better at present.

Powell News: Miss Eva Dewitt attended the teachers examination held at Pineville Friday and Saturday.

Powell News: Mrs. Wm. Dewitt reached the bedside of her father Tuesday who is very low. Just at the point of death.

Elby Kemper was tried before Squire Plattenburg Thursday and the jury returned a verdict of guilty, and he was fined $25.00 and costs. The case was appealed.

Monroe, son of Mrs. Missouri James, living 5 miles out of town is recovering from an attack of fever.

Married by Rev. J. T. Brattin in the Baptist Church Saturday evening, J. L. Craig and Mary Miller of near this city. [abstract]

A Still to be Sold: A copper whiskey still with a capacity of 60 gallons daily with a 20 foot worm and cap, that was operated by Charles Rainwater in Stone County near Flat Creek post office, this county by order of the U. S. District Court, will soon be sold at Springfield. The still was brought from Kentucky by a man name Muse.

Mrs. Rachel C. Marlow Dead: Mrs. Rachel Caroline Marlow after a long illness of cancer of face and general debility, died Tuesday morning, at her home in McDonald Township, 6 miles out on the Springfield road, aged nearly 82 years. She was the widow of the late John M. Marlow who died in 1880. Mrs. Marlow was born Oct 1825 in Georgia where she was raised and married. They came west and stopped in Gasconade County, MO, thence to Newton County, MO, and from there to Worth County and in 1869, they moved to Washington County, Ark., and in 1873, they moved to Barry County, MO, and located on the farm, where they both lived and died. There had been eleven children born of this marriage, five of whom are living. They are Mrs. Mary Boyer, Elijah Marlow, Mrs. Barbara McGlasson and John Marlow of near this city, and Joel Marlow of Hartford, Kan. Mrs. Marlow had been a consistent member of the Christian Church for about sixty years, and died in that faith. She was a good mother, citizen and neighbor and enjoyed the respect of all her acquaintances. Rev. E. A. Frost of the Christian Church conducted funeral services at he Sparks School house, Wednesday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest, beside her husband. To relatives of Mrs. Marlow, the Democrat joins in extending sympathy.

Grand Jury: The following grand jury for the September term of circuit court has been summoned by Sheriff O'Dwyer: Sam Gilmore of Mano, Roaring River Township; M. C. Lucky, Cassville, Flat Creek Twp.; Chris Fawver, Seligman, Sugar Creek Twp.; J. A. Roller, Seligman, Washburn Twp.; Walter Sallee, Exeter, Liberty Twp.; W. F. Stewart, Pioneer, Shoal Creek Twp.; H. O. Cornman, Jenkins, Jenkins Twp.; Cas. Jeffries, Scholten, Crane Creek Twp.; D. N. Jewett, Monett; Henry Spain, Monett, Kings Prairie Twp.; Wilson Lane, Purdy; Otis Keith, Shell Knob.

Circuit Court Docket - Saturday, August 31, 1907   [Click here to read page.]

Marriage Licenses:

W. F. McCann and Sally Murry, Seligman

J. S. Carivon, Pittsburg, Kansas and Agnes Atkins, Seligman

Will Come UP: The case of State vs. Walter Fogg, under the charge of murder will probably come up next week for trial. Walter Fogg is charge with killing Lee Hefley at Milwaukee [Barry County] 4 miles south of this city, last December 1906, with a pistol. The defendant claims justification. This killing was not caused by any former trouble between themselves, but troubles of relatives and the long toughed gossipers who delight in mischief making. By the way these mischief makers are being spotted in every neighborhood and their stock in trade is known. Beware of them - they carry double.

Convicted and Fined $300:  Sherman Smith who owns and operates the distillery at Woodruff, had his trial at Exeter last week, in Squire James' Court, on a charge of violating the local option law. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and fined him $300. The defendant appealed the case and gave bond for his appearance at circuit court. J. E. Sater and J. S. Davis represented the state and Harvey Davis of Pierce City the defendant.

The Barry County Baptist Association

The Barry County Baptist Association, composed of all the churches of that faith, met Tuesday morning, Sept. 3rd at the Baptist Church in this city. After singing, Moderator J. T. Brattin called the association to order, and devotional exercises were engaged in. The officers of the association: Moderator J. T. Brattin, Clerk Morris Bayless, and treasure Dr. R. B. Gladden were all present.

Elder Wm. Kennedy preached the introductory sermon Tuesday morning.

Various committees were appointed Tuesday evening.

The discussion of foreign and home missions Tuesday evening was engaged in by members of the association.

Elder J. M. Payne of Springfield preached Tuesday night.

One new church was admitted to membership in the association Tuesday; probably one other before adjournment.

Cassville Church No. 2, was restored to membership in the association. This church had failed to make reports for two years and according to the rules of the association, was dropped from membership.

Wednesday education, ministerial support, Sunday Schools, district mission, orphans home, literature and Sabbath desecration were discussed at some length business was transacted.

The following messengers were in attendance on the Association from the churches named:

Antioch - Geo. T. Bayless, S. T. Hankins, T. J. McClure

Bethel - Norman Spain, Clarence Goodnight, John Lee

Big Spring - W. H. Strong, T. D. Collier, H. C. Still

Butterfield - J. R. Parmley, G. G. Adams, J. A. England

Cassville No. 1 - M. Horine, H. P. Sons, J. T. Brattin

Cassville No. 2 - J. J. Wallen, D. L. Cox, W. E. Dunn

Calvary - Elder C. M. Smith, Jesse Talbert, Corum McNabb

Corinth - A. L. Earle, Ed Smith, Geo. Herd

Exeter - J. B. Briscoe, W. B. Searcey, W. P. Browning

Fair View - Jas. Webb

Golden - Samuel Sparks

Lone Elm and Jenkins - Melvin and Geo. Henson

Macedonia - Joshua and John Roller

Measles Prairie - John Bowman

Mineralspring - L. H. Taylor, Mrs. Luresa McClure, Mrs. Ida Senseny [Sensensey]

Monett - Elder E. D. Maddox, Prof. Morris, Mrs. Ragan

Mt. Sinai - John Zilnox, Daniel Miller

New Site - Washington Montgomery, Alonzo Haddock, Oscar Higgins

New Hope - Kelley Higgs, Dallas Antle

Oak Ridge - Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Sooter, Reuben Lewis

Pleasant Hill - G. M. and J. R. Hall, N. N. Stevenson

Pleasant Ridge - J. T. Saunders, J. C. Crouch

Pleasant Grove - N. M. Whittington, W. R. Prier, B. F. Crawford

Purdy - Geo. Ayers and wife, Niles Parmley, Miss Lela Allman, Ike Ayers

Rock Creek - F. M. Smallwood, Edward Chappell, E. Williamson

Rock Springs - J. A. and Jacob Roller, Miss Gertrude Thomas

Roaring River - Boon Haddock, Mr. Vossburg

Shell Knob - Virgil Kimball, Mr. Goodman

Sugar Creek - Samuel and Virgil Patterson, Lee Bump

Viola - Mrs. Bell Henson, Mrs. Artie Cordell

Washburn - J. K. Harris, T. J. Barnes, Mrs. Ama Foster

Washburn Prairie - Creed Fulton, Brownlow Hopkins, Steve Varner

Revs. C. F. Siler of Exeter, A. M. Prevo of Rocky Comfort and M. Smith of Exeter attended the association.

The association completed its labors Thursday afternoon,  adjourned. There were over 100 messengers.

[Research Note: Boon Haddock and Alonzo Haddock mentioned above were half-brothers and were the sons of Charles Haddock, Jr.]

Married at Eureka Springs, Ark., Miss Montez Sparkman, daughter of Dr. J. M. Sparkman of Springdale, Ark., to Wm. Baker of Eureka Springs.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Henderson, Sept 6, a 9 lb. daughter, in this city. This birth makes Rev. J. T. Brattin a grandfather.

Sidney Nixon who was convicted of horse stealing in the Barry County Circuit Court, in 1904, and sent to the penitentiary for 4 years was released Thursday, Sept 5, under the three-fourths rule, and arrived in the city yesterday, and went to his home in Mineral Township, informed us that he had resolved to live a different life and to be an honest man. He should be encouraged.

Short Biography of the Grand Jury: [On separate page, Click here.]

Marriage Licenses:

D. W. Lilley and Estella F. Hagan, Monett

John F. Carter and Ava Gardner

Bert Parkinson and Pearl Edington, Monett

J. T. Cook and Orlena Morris, Cassville

Alvin W. Bradford, Monett and Edna M. Rouse, Purdy

Clarence Sanders and Lottie Graber, Cassville

Birks' Trial: Thursday morning the jury in the case of state vs. Harry Birks, charge with murdering Marion Thomas in Sherman's Saloon at Monett, in 1905, was selected and the taking of testimony was commenced. Prosecuting Attorney Sater, Jake Davis, W. B. Skinner and D. H. Kemp, prosecuted while A. M. Peel of Monett, Judge Landrum of Mt. Vernon, and Dick McPherson of Aurora defended.

The students of the Cassville High School have organized a foot ball team with the following membership: Wm. Davidson, Jas. McGuffin, Len Manley, Enoch Trolinger, Earl Mitchell, Clyde Reed, Guy Ivey, Wear Lee, Bob Atkisson, Homer Marbut, Sylvan Atkisson, Harve Bryant and Hugh Montgomery.

Clyde Lucky left on the noon train Wednesday for Columbia where he will attend the State University.

Scholten News: Born to Jesse Hilton on the 11th a boy. [Research Note: Jessie and Frances Maud Smyth had a son born named Delbert Hilton September 7, 1907.]

[abstract] Circuit Court Proceedings: State vs. Harry Birks, murder, jury trial and verdict of guilty in second degree and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. Motion for new trial filed. 

[abstract] Circuit Court Proceedings: State vs. Gabriel Potts, felonious assault, jury trial and verdict of guilty and punishment assessed at two years in the penitentiary.

Dr. H. T. Ivey of Hillsboro, Tex, attended court here this week, as a witness in the case of State vs. Potts, on the part of the defendant.

The case of State vs. Horace Holman, charged with assaulting James Henbest with a rock resulted in Holman being convicted and fined $1. and costs. The matter is settled and let all partied be friends.

Rachel, aged 6 years, 5 months, and 12 days, daughter of B. F. Hill of Shell Knob township, died Monday morning of membranous croup. Mr. Hill's many friends will heartily sympathize with him. He was a member of the last grand jury.

D. Roller and wife of this city attended the funeral of their nephew Paul, son of Robert Roller of near Seligman, Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hawk will celebrate their golden wedding, Sept 23, 1907, at their home in this city.

Powell News: Miss Pearl Woodard visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.

Scholten News: Rev. G. B. Hancock will soon moved to Marionville.

Scholten News: Mrs. Emma Smyth has been visiting all towns near home selling a temperance pamphlet, and has been quite successful, but has more to sell.

Ash No. 2: Albert Sass and wife of Carthage are visiting the latter's parents W. H. Cole and wife.

Fields News: Barty Roberts and wife are the proud parents of a new girl.

Rock Springs News: Mrs. Jasper Martin was buried at the cemetery near P. E. Rollers on the 8th. There was a large crowd present at the burying. This section joins the bereaved in their sorrow.

Rock Springs News: Elder J. T. Brattin will preach Mrs. A. Leonard's funeral the 2nd Sunday at the Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Rock Springs News: The Smith stock of goods is sold to Levy Pippin and will be moved to Pippin, Ark.

Purdy News: Dr. H. C. Smith formerly of Purdy, died in Springfield, recently.

Purdy News: H. Smith of Kansas City has purchased the Purdy Roller Mills.

Purdy News: Geo. Gurley was quite sick last week.

Powell News: Rev. Creason filed his regular appointment at this place Saturday.

Cato News: Claud Wiley took two loads of hogs to Crane, Saturday.

A two year old daughter of Chas. Cole of Liberty township, died Monday of membranous croup. The family has our sympathies. Rev. E.W. Love conducted funeral services at Concord, Tuesday.

Jas. McCallister and family of Washington, MO, and Geo. A. Arnhart of Washburn Prairie, visited relatives in this city, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. McCallister formerly resided on Washburn Prairie.

Charley Bethel new Pap: The Times record that Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bethel of Monett are the proud parents of a daughter, that was born on September 17th. No home is complete without the presence of a child. No heart is lonely that is full of father and mother love. Charley your many friends of boyhood days in Cassville hope the young lady may prove a great blessing to her parents in their declining days.

Shot and Killed: A. G. Jarrett shot and killed John Chambers, a policeman at Aurora, on Thursday night Sept. 19th. This unfortunate trouble seems to have grown out of a trivial matter. The men met on the street, had a few words when Jarrett commenced shooting, resulting in Chamber's death. Marshall Conner being near by immediately arrested Jarrett and placed him in jail. The next morning he was taken to the county jail at Mt. Vernon. Jarrret is the youngest son of John Jarret a prominent mill owner at Aurora, and a  prominent citizen. Chambers is said to have been a good citizen and left a wife and five children to mourn his death.

Circuit Court Proceedings: [abstract] Clyde Skelton vs. S. W. Lesieur, appeal, Continued.

Circuit Court Proceedings: [abstract] Notice from asylum filed, of the granting of furlough to W. T. Thompson.

Circuit Court Proceedings: [abstract] State vs. Bill Smith, assault with intent to rape. Plea of guilty and fined $25.

Charles Dunn, was arrested at Monett, on Sept 20th, on suspicion of being a horse thief, by Night Watchman, John Hagler, because Dunn attempted to sell the horse at a lower price than he was actually worth. Dunn gave his name as Frank Jones. Officers got Dunn to make a confession, in which he said his home was near Galena, Stone County, and that he had stolen one horse from a  man named Nichols, who resided near Galena and another horses from a man named Jack Clevenger, in Stone county. The Clevenger horse, he traded to Aleck Couch of Eagle Rock, for a cow, and sold the cow to Jas. Whittington, also of Eagle Rock. The Nichols horse he tried to sell in Monett. Officer Hagler brought Dunn to this city, Wednesday evening and lodged him in jail. Prosecuting Attorney Sater filed information against Dunn, for bringing stolen property into Barry County. It is hoped Mr. Hagler will secure the reward of $25. that was offered for Dunn. Dunn's father came from Stone County Wednesday to see his son. He was all broken up over his son's acts.

Celebrate Their Golden Wedding: Story about William Cahoun Hawk and Roby Elizabeth (Weekly) Hawk. Click here to read.