Golden News: A Mr. Reit died at Eureka Springs, last week.

Calvary News: In the death of Wm. Harrell, we have lost a good citizen, the family, a loving husband, and the children, an affectionate father. We were so glad to see so many in attendance at his funeral. It spoke louder than words.

Pasley News: Dr. James and wife now live at Marionville.

Married at Galena, Kans. Feb 22, C. T. Buckner and Miss Vera King of Carthage. Mrs. Buckner is a daughter of Isaac King of near Hailey, and has lived at Carthage two or three years.

Bon Manley visited his uncle Pol Bradley at Miami, Okla., last week. He said his uncle was a very sick man.

Some one entered Mrs. Dora Talbert's residence, within the last two or three weeks, and stole $15. out of a pocket book, belonging to her daughter Miss Rettie.

Miss Bammie Atkisson Dies in Kansas City: Miss Bammie Atkisson's many young friends in Cassville were made very sad Saturday, when they learned by a telegram from E. A. Atkisson at Kansas City to his nephew, Robt. Atkisson of Cassville, that she died Friday evening, March 27, 1908, of an acute stomach trouble, after an illness of two months, age 19 years, 4 months and 6 days. The remains were shipped to Aurora, thence conveyed to the Clay Hill Cemetery near Madry, where they were laid to rest at 2 p.m. Sunday, after funeral services by Rev. Abe Lemaster of Aurora. Miss Bammie was the youngest daughter of the late Ex County Clerk Lafayette Atkisson of this county, and was a splendid young lady, beloved by all her acquaintances. She expressed a willingness to die if it was so willed by her Creator. She died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fannie Stipp, who was unable to attend the funeral on account of sickness. Her brother, R. A. Atkisson of Claremore, Okla., accompanied the remains to Clay Hill Cemetery. She was a member of the Christian Church and the Rebekahs. A very large crowd attended the funeral.

The Last Roll Called: The last roll call on earth has been given and the spirit of John Buoyer was called to that great army of the Lord in the land of pure delight, at his home in this city, Wednesday morning, April 1, 1908, at 4:45 a.m., of heart trouble, age 71 years, 5 months, 27 days. He was born in Fountain County, Indiana, Oct 5, 1836 and came to Barry County in 1894, and has lived here since. He enlisted in the Union army in the civil war and served in the Co. F. 40th Iowa Vol. Inf. After arriving at manhood, he was married and four children were born, three of whom are living; they are: Wm. Buoyer and Mrs. Henry Cooper of Monett and Miss Elizabeth Buoyer of Cassville. He had been sick since the first of December and it was though as warm weather retuned he would be better, but the summons came suddenly and unexpected. He had been a member of the M. E. Church for fifty years and no doubt was a good man. The remains were laid to rest Thursday in Oak Hill Cemetery, there to await resurrection morn.

John Erwin's Death: The Berryville, Ark., Progress says of John Erwin's death: A sudden death from heart disease occurred in Polo township at Fred High's resident, Saturday evening. John Erwin, a nurseryman from Exeter, MO, drove up to Mr. High's gate and got out of his buggy. A few moments later Mr. High notice that he had fallen down and ran to his assistance. He mumbled a few words about being killed and was dead in a few moments. Mr. High represented Erwin's nursery in this county. Deceased was 54 yeas old and was highly respected citizen of Exeter. His remains were shipped there Sunday evening for burial.

Biography: Wm. S. Harrell, was born near Nashville, Tenn., Oct 15, 1827, and came with his parents to Barry County in 1838, and located at the Talbert Spring, where he lived with his parents until their death. He was married to Miss Mary J. Warren, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Warren, April 25, 1859. He moved to near Cleburne, Texas, shortly after his marriage and resided there about 8 years, when he moved back to Barry County and located on the place where he resided until his death. He was prepared to die and expressed his wiliness many times on his death bed. The deceased was the father of thirteen children, ten of whom survive him. They are T. M. and J. A. Harrell of Oklahoma; Mrs. M. E. Butler of Colorado; J. A. Harrell of California; S. H. and W. J. Harrell and Mrs. Vesta Mitchell of Kansas; J. F., Corum and Miss Ada the home. All were present during his sickness except two.

Wm. Harrell's Funeral: The funeral of the late Wm. Harrell was conducted by the Rev. S. M. Smith at Concord Church, Friday, March 27, 1908. The attendance was so large that they could not all get into the building. W. A. Wear of Cassville, made a talk on Mr. Harrell's life, as a citizen, neighbor and friend, and paid him a splendid tribute, all of which was true. Orvil Vineyard one our oldest citizens was there to pay the last tribute of respect to his old neighbor and friend.

A Hung Jury: The case of State vs. Jas. Winchester, charged with assaulting a young lady, was tried in Squire Phillp's court at Hailey, one day last week. They jury got mixed up and could not agree, and were discharged. Prosecuting attorney Sater and Horace Garner represented the state and J. W. George looked after the defendant's interest.

Sheriff O'Dwyer reports the arrest of A. F. McRay of Seligman, charge with violating the local option law. Bond was given for his appearance at the September term of the circuit court.

A Revolutionary Gun: We stepped into Milt Abernathy's harness shop, last Saturday and discovered two old looking guns and while looking at at them, Milt said that gun in the corner, was carried through the revolutionary war by my Grand-father Abernathy. It is a flint-lock, barrel four feet long and was originally a rifle but has been bored out and is now a shot gun. The gun when new was a fine piece of workmanship, and was manufactured in Liverpool, England. This gun was carried by Milt's grandfather in the Battles of Lexington, Bunker Hill, Cowpens and many other battles of that war. He said his grandfather was one of the squad that arrested Benedict Arnold and carried this gun. The gun is in very good repair for the age, and only needs a new flint and some powder in the pan to do execution.

Mrs. Lititia Montgomery, wife of Wm. Montgomery, died at St. Louis, April 8, and was buried at Pierce City. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gassom? former residents of Barry County.

Geo. Long of Galena, Kan., was elected a member of the city council of the city Tuesday, George is a son of Aaron Long of this city and were glad to hear of his success.

Ellis Roller was arrested on night of 10th, charged with stealing $15. from his uncle, Jas. Beaver, south of town. Roller is not considered very bright. He was sent to jail in default of bond. Fee waived preliminary examination Tuesday and went to jail.

Purdy News: Mrs. Sons and daughter Miss Lena visited Mrs. Jas. Houston last week.

Eagle Rock News: Cap. Bradford was a visitor in the county seat Monday.

Eagle Rock News: Finis Smith of near Mano, died last week of heart trouble, age 21 years. He enjoyed the confidence and respect of all his acquaintances. He left a mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn his death.

Killing Near Berryville: Dolph Ross living 1 1/2 miles south of Berryville, Ark., gave a party on night of March 31st, and during the evening a row came up and Rufus Wood was stabbed to death. The Star says Gus Wood, Dolph or Emilie Ross, were arrested and gave bond. It seems from the account of this killing that a jug of whiskey played an important part in this killing.

Marriage Licenses:

Cleo Wilder and Fairy Edmondson, Cassville

J. G. Craig and grave Harrell, Purdy

E. Johnson, Cassville and Maud Perkins, Jenkins

Lester Watson and Allie M. Summers, Monett

O. B. Williams and Lizzie Lee, Monett

Sheriff O'Dwyer took Mrs. Gill to the Nevada Insane Asylum Saturday night. She acted alright until they arrived at the Asylum, when she became unruly and had to be handled by force. She wanted her husband to remain with her.

Wm Craig of Garfield County, Okla., is visiting his brother, Jas. Craig and family of this city. He is 82 years old.

Shell Knob News: Geo. Alexander of near Shell Knob, has a new son.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. S. H. Gary is on the sick list.

Purdy News: Will Cowherd will set out five acres of strawberries.

Ash No. 2 News: Uncle Louis Vanderpool was reported very bad again.

Jenkins News: A. L. Eubank lost several head of hogs, by eating cuckle [cockle] burs.

Pensions Granted: Congressman Hackney reports the following pension granted in Barry County during the week ending April 18: Loyd Bianey, Monett, $8.; William J. Walters, Mineral Spring $15.00.

Marriage Licenses:

John B. Davis and Maudie Sheffield, McDowell

Bert Bonous, Monett and Jannett Mills, Bethpage

Adolph Casper, Purdy and Emeline Buchholz, Monett

Cashes a Bogus Check: John Hannecke a business man of Seligman cashed a check recently signed by Citizens Electric Co., of Eureka Springs, Ark., and the check was sent to a St. Louis bank and returned to a Eureka Springs bank where payment was refused. No arrest are reported in connection with this case.

Jack Longley plead guilty in Squire Plattenburg's court Thursday to carrying concealed weapons and was fined $50 and costs. A stay of execution was given to Sept 1st.

Mrs. Lottie McHargue of Seligman, visited her parents, J. M. Black and wife, here first of this week.

Nute Sprager, an inmate of the county farm, was sent to Western Oklahoma, last week.

Married at Hughesville, Pettis County, MO, April 26, 1908, Samuel B. Miller and Miss Gussie Claycomb of that place. Mrs. Miller is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Claycomb, former residents of this city. She and husband will have the best wishes of friends and relatives in this city.

Miss Myrtle Setzer and her sister Mrs. John Wisecup of Marionville visited their father, M. Y. Setzer west of town, Saturday and Sunday.

Dan Sanders, the blacksmith, at the stone Quarry, has moved his family from Exeter, to near Cassville.

The relatives of Tom Marbut, who was convicted at Columbus, Kan., of killing his step-son, are trying to secure his pardon.

Our young friend Charlie Chandler completes his four years at Drury College, Springfield, in June, and will graduate. 

Purdy News: Married Sunday, April 12, B. W. Jennings and Miss Lydia Graber.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: The Turner case will be tried at Pineville in the circuit court, May 18th. It will be remembered that James Turner killed Dan Utter at Horton's store about a year ago.

Beaver News: Mrs. R. C. Tucker is visiting her parents at Golden.

Herman Johnson, who has been arrested on a charge of shooting Ryan and killing another man in a Frisco box car near Pierce City, has been turned over to the Lawrence County authorizes, for trial. The preliminary examination will be held before Justice Rickman at Aurora.

Obituary: Judge E. M. Bowman Dead, A well spent life was closed and the book of accounts, so far as this life is concerned, closed with it, and Judge Elijah M. Bowman's spirit went to Him, who gave it from his home in McDonald township. Tuesday morning, April 24th, 1908, of a cancer, aged 64 years, surrounded by a loving wife, sons and daughters. The Judge Bowman, we believe, was born in Tennessee, and came to Barry County many years ago and located in Capps Creek township, where he resided until he moved to his late home. In 1902, he was elected County Judge from the Western District, on the Democratic ticket, and served his people well. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. They are Joseph, of Miller, MO; John, Albert, and Claiborn and Miss Leta and Mrs. Ollie Ash of McDonald Township. Judge Bowman was a member of the Fairview Baptist church, 8 miles out on the Springfield road. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday evening in the Maddy Cemetery west of Purdy. Another good citizen is gone to his reward - a family is broken and his neighbors will miss him. The family have our sympathies.

Frank Bailey charged with robbery and Geo. Wilson convicted of petit larceny and fined $50. and costs and given 60 days in county jail were brought down from Monett, Sunday morning by Sheriff O'Dwyer.

Scholten News: Albert Johnson started to New Mexico, but found the railroads washed out and came back.

Scholten News: G. B. Hancock and wife of Leann visited at Scholten last week.

Scholten News: Little Ora Williams is very poorly with two broken ribs. [Research Note: Ora Williams was the son of Charles Allen and Mary Adah (Smyth) Williams. He was a grandson of G. B. Hancock's.]

Shady Grove News: We learn Miss Maggie Rudick has a school in the Peoples district down near Seligman. She will teach a good school.

Monett Times; Sam Pittman who is attending William Jewell College at Liberty was at home last week.

Liberty No. 2 News: Mrs. Lottie Sensensey visited Mrs. Fred Cole Saturday. [Research Note: Fred Cole was married to Lena Estella Antle, Oct 23, 1892 and after her death in 1940, he married Lona Bell Haddock, Dec 17, 1941 in Barry Co., MO. Lona Bell was a widow, too, and had previously been married to Silas McDonald Autry.]

Washburn News: Will Cowerd [Cowherd] and son Guy of Purdy visited relatives at this place last week.

Wm. C. Matlock Dead: The many friends of Wm. C. Matlock in Cassville and Barry County, will be pained to learn of his death at Ennis, Tex., Monday May 4, 1908. He was born two miles southeast of Cassville on the Eureka Springs road, Aug 1, 1871. He was a son of the late Jas. Matlock and brother of Press Matlock and Mrs. S. P. Mitchell of this city. He left a wife and four children, two boys and two girls to mourn his death. He went to Texas in 1904, and had been employed in the railroad shops at Ennis. He was a member of the Baptist Church and Modern Woodman of America, and carried $1000 insurance in the later society. The remains were laid to rest Wednesday at Ennis, Tex. Wm. C. Matlock was known to nearly all the citizens of Cassville and was splendid citizen. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in the county.

County Court Proceedings: Notice from Nevada Asylum that Anthony Sindroski was furloughed, April 13, 1908.

County Court Proceedings: Warrant to J. E. McQueen, railroad fare for boy to Deaf and Dumb asylum.

County Court Proceedings: Notice filed for Myrtle Brown from Nevada Asylum.

County Court Proceedings: Receipt filed by sheriff showing entrance paid for Mrs. McGill? at asylum.

Washburn Prairie News: Sterling and A. J. Hopkins visited their sister Mrs. Pink Smith on Roaring River Saturday.

Exeter News: Ora Drinkwater has purchased the Akins property from heirs and will move to it.

El Paso News: N. D. Woodard informs us that he is going to put in a stock of goods at El Paso.

Thomas Hollow News: Death angel visited the home of Horace Daugherty, April 26, and took away their little beloved son. It leaves a vacant place in their home, which never can be filled. 

Shoal Creek News: Sam Keeling had bad luck the other day; his mule killed his best hound.

Shoal Creek News: We are sorry to hear of Jake Lowdendale's little boy being dead.

Shoal Creek News: The lighting struck Mrs. Buck Keeling's house, Thursday and damaged her some.

John Hopkins, who took Miss Lena Craig, a school teacher, out riding last January, just across the line in the Indian Territory, near Seneca, MO, and shot her, was tried at Miami, Okla., last week, and sentenced to be hanged. Hopkins wanted the young woman to marry him and she had refused to do so, is supposed to be the cause of his killing her.

Mrs. J. H. Woolridge, a former resident of Pierce city, died last week, at Okmulgee, Oklahoma, aged 67 years, 10 months.

Harriett Melissa Hallstead was born in Piqua County, Ohio, August 29, 1837, died Sunday morning, May 3, 1908, near Cross Hollow, Barry County. When 12 years old her parents moved to Indiana, from there to Illinois, where she was married to J. B. Johnson on Jan 8, 1856. They moved to Kansas in 1859; thence to Arkansas in 1892, and from there to Barry County in 1906. She was the mother of 9 children, 5 of whom are living. They are J. D. Johnson of Douglas County, MO; J. H. Johnson of Summit County, Ohio; E. Johnson of Howell County, MO, and Mrs. Alice Riggs and Miss Hattie Johnson of Barry county. She was converted when about 22 years old and lived a true and devoted Christian life. She was a faithful wife, a devoted and loving mother, and was kind and sympathetic to all.

May 15, 1908, Jacob W. Hawk, living southwest of town, will be 80 years old.

Born to Chas. Hutcheson and wife, Sunday, May 3, 1908, a daughter. 

Born to Al Reese and wife, three miles southeast of town, May 1, a daughter.

It is said that B. F. McCary of Washburn is one of the best and most enthusiastic bidders in the county on rocking chairs.

Sheriff O'Dwyer arrested Sherman Smith, Friday of last week, on the charge of violating the local option law. The warrant was issued from Squire Sallee's court, in Liberty township. Smith operates a distillery in Liberty township. He gave bond.

Baby Dies: The Neosho Miner and Mechanic records the following: the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morgan died at their home in the north part of town Thursday of whooping cough. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon. Walter Morgan formerly resided near Cassville and is a brother of C.A. Morgan of near town.

Miles Abernathy of Dublin, Tex, came in last week to visit his numerous friends and relatives.

Bruce Cares and his mother-in-law Mrs. Celia Vance of Hailey, returned Wednesday morning, from a trip to Portales, N. M., where he homesteaded. From his talk we inferred that he thought more of Barry County, than of the new country.

County Court Proceedings: Notice from Nevada Asylum that Antony Sindraski was furloughed on April 13, 1908.

County Court Proceedings: I. V. Meagner was granted a renewal of dram shop licenses at Monett.

Jas. B. Norman and Wm. Mathes of Stone County, had a row last week over the political and financial conditions of that county, that resulted in Norman getting badly cut with a knife.

Mrs. Hattie Fox is at home from Pierce City, where she taught in the public schools last and this year.

Miss Jewett LeCompte has returned from Sarcoxie, where she taught in the city schools last year.

We are sorry to hear that Peter McNally of Butterfield has a very bad heart trouble. Hope he may recover from this trouble.

Lonnie Manley and Earl Mitchell are charge with fighting against the peace and dignity of this state. Justice Plattenburg will adjudicate the trouble.

Mrs. Mary Johnson arrived from Center, Tex., Sunday, and is stopping with her niece, Mrs. J. B. W. Bennington. She is 84 years old and is enjoying good health.

Exeter News: Mrs. A. B. Burr has moved her millinery shop to the hotel south of the bank.

Hailey News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Johnson of Cross Hollows.

Hailey News: Miss Lottie Cares is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Swank.

Celebrates 80th Birthday: [Abstract] May 11, 1908 was the 80th birthday of Jacob W. Hawk.  Miles Abernathy made a pleasant talk about Jacob's birthday. Jacob was born in Warren County, TN, the son of John Hawk, May 11, 1828, and came with his parents to Barry County.  He married in 1857 to Elizabeth Porter, daughter of the late Rev. G. K. Porter, who died June 9, 1878 and in 1881 he married Miss Adaline Graston, who died Aug 16, 1890. By those two marriages he had eight children, seven of whom are living.

Roaring River: Frank Brewer had quite a crowd to attend his wedding everyone reports a good time. Luck to you Frank.

Marriage Licenses

Arthur M. Thomas and Maria Ellimore, Washburn

R. H. Haines and Ruthie Wilker, Washburn

Elmer Hampton and Lillie Starky, Moudell, Ark

Ash No. 2 News: Uncle Lewis Vanderpool is still very low.

Ash No. 2 News: Wine Vanderpool of Granala, Colo., and is sister Mr. R. Little of Galena, Kan., were called to the bedside of their father.

Scholten News: Charley and Adah Williams sold 18 dollars worth of hens last week and have plenty left.

Scholten News: The news came here today that Wolfenbarger who was drowned had been found; he was drowned in James River.

Scholten News: A wolf killed a lamb and hurt another one for Alba Williams.

Washburn Prairie News: H. Geary is in very poor health with dropsy.

Washburn Prairie News: Geo. Geary and wife came down from Joplin, Sunday night to see his father.

Thomas Hollow News: Mr. Jordan and family of Star Hollow and Rob Lee visited Wes Lee Sunday.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Geo. Pratt, an old citizen of Bethlehem, died Monday of last week, of consumption.

Lone Elm News: We are sorry to learn of the death of Grandma Johnson of Cross Hollows. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved children.

Lone Elm News: Jack Stockton and wife visited their daughter Mrs. Wm. Burch of Cato, Sunday.

El Paso News: The little son of Knap Birks and wife, died May 8th. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Monett Times: Mrs. J. A. Livingston, of Cassville, visited her daughter, Mrs. A. S. Kirk.

Arrested for Murder: Fred Shelton and Ed. Killen of Christian County, have been arrested charged with murdering Wm. Bowen at his home near Nixa, Christian County. Killian says Shelton did the killing with an axe. Robbery was their purpose. The deceased has a son living at Monett, who took charge of the remains and shipped them to Monett for burial. Deceased was 70 years old.

Francis Marion Lassiter Dead: Life departed from Francis Marion Lassiter at his home 4 miles south of Cassville, Wednesday, May 20, 1908, of Bright's disease, age 63 years. He was born in Tennessee, and came to Missouri with his parents, when a small child, his father locating at Jolly; later they moved to Barry County, near Osa. He married but a few years back, his wife died and he again married. He is survived by his last wife, and a daughter, Mrs. Peco Houston of near Marionville, who attended her father several days before his death. He resided many years in the Osa neighborhood and from there moved to his last home. He was an old soldier of the war of the sixties, and a member of the Church of God. His remains were conveyed Thursday, to the Wise Cemetery near Osa, and there laid to rest, beside loved ones, gone before. Rev. Williams conducted funeral services at the grave Mr. Lassieter enjoyed the respect, confidence of his acquaintances, and we judge he will receive the wages for a just and well spent life.

Mrs. Schuman, a very old lady, at the county farm, who is believed walked off the front porch of the building, Tuesday, breaking her right ankle. She is over 70 years old.

Wm C. Hawk of Cassville and Ephraim Henbest of Mano, have been granted increase of pensions to $20. per month. 

Andrew Henderson of near Washburn, died Sunday morning, aged 78? [ maybe 76?]  years, of heart trouble. He left a wife and several children. The remains were buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery.

Born to Mrs. Claud Howard, living east of town with her father, Vince Neeley, May 16, a daughter.

Miss Mamie Poor and Mr. Rawlings of Miami, Tex., were married, May 17th. Mrs. Rawlings formerly resided on Oliver's Prairie, near Wheaton in this county.

Marriage Licenses:

Albert Brock and Lula M. Jimmerson, Cassville

May 28, 1908, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Pleasant Ridge News: Sunday evening about six o'clock Charles Carlson sent his little boy after the cows about one quarter mile from home and he got lost in the woods. It raised quite an excitement and several of the neighbors got on their horses to help hunt him. Two hours later he was found. He had gone through the woods from J. T. Black's to John Calton's and Floyd Calton saw him and brought him back to the Ridge School house.

Bethel News: Roe Poynor went to Kansas last week to work.

Wheaton News: Miss Winnie Shewmake is very poorly.

Gunter News: Mrs. J. G. Murr of Seligman has been visiting her parents this week, R. Riddle and family.

Rocky Comfort News: Mr. and Mrs. Port Potts and son, Bert, visited at Cassville Sunday.

Kings Prairie News: Uncle John Carter is no better at present but we still hope for his speedy recovery.

Washburn News: Misses Ola and Stella Rains and Mat Varner returned home Saturday from W. D. Cowherd's where they have been picking berries.

Hailey News: Claud Burch has purchased a horse and has gone to carrying the mail.

Hailey News: Commodore Purdom has another big plow boy. He says he'll raise lots of corn this year.

Green Ridge News: Born to J. W. Rodgers and wife, May 20, a big fine boy.

Accident News: Mrs. James Farmer visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Scroggins, Sunday.

Purdy News: A party was given by Misses Eva and Elsie Autry at their home near Corsicana in honor of their brother Sam. Monday evening, May 18. Quite a large crowd was present and a jolly time was had. Refreshments were served. Several were present from Purdy.

Clio News: Samuel Barnes lost a good mare one day last week.

Very Sick: Don Applegate was here yesterday from Barry County to see his mother who is very sick. Verona Advocate.  Mrs. Applegate is the wife of Capt. Applegate formerly residents of near McDowell, Cassville and Purdy.

Concord News: James Creason of Liberty township, died May 18, 1908, at his home in Liberty township, age 97 years and 4 months. He was born in Davis County, MO. He was probably the oldest person in Barry County. The remains were buried in Rocky Comfort.

Purdy News: Isaiah Hale of Bakersfield, Cal., visited his sister, Mrs. Wm. Fly.

Purdy News: Oscar Campbell and wife of Hatton, Wash., visited his brother C. B. Campbell, last week.

Pasley News: Alf Reed received word his father was very sick and went and found him better.

Miss Stella Long went to Galena, Kan., to visit her sister, Mrs. Dow Moore and her brother Geo. Long and families of that city.

I. N. E. Johnson of near Shawnee, Okla., was in Cassville, this week, mingling with many old friends. After living in Barry County fifty years, left 13 years ago and located in Oklahoma. He formerly resided at Eagle Rock and near Shell Knob, and was a brother of the late Russell Johnson who resided near Golden. He is looking well, for a man of his age.

Marriage Licenses:

Anton Zebirk and Dora Hagerdorn, Pierce City

J. T. Sherman and Edith Marham, Monett

Noah England and Mattie Thomas, Exeter

Ernest Atkino Rodessa and Madaline Koenig, St. Louis

Exeter News: Ora Drinkwater has moved to his property in the east part of town.

McDonald County News: Rev. H. R. Danley of Washburn, and Miss Eula T. Bryson of Rocky, were married in Pineville, May 28, by Elder Zach Baker.

McDonald County News: Paul Pigg, age 38 years caught a cat fish, weighing 23 ponds, recently. He could not land the fish, by line and had to wade in and escort his fishship [sic] to the bank by the gills.

Scholten News: G. B. Hancock and wife visited at Emma Smyth's Friday.

Purdy News: Mr. Bullard and wife of McDonald County is visiting their daughter Mrs. Dr. Horton this week.

Long Elm News: We learn that Albert Lee, Jack Stockton and Jim Ethridge have organized a bee hunters association with Jim Ethridge as president, Albert Lee, chief story teller, and Jack Stockton as bee catcher.

Exeter News: Mr. John Herd and family Jasper County, Ark., are visiting his mother-in-law, Mrs. A. B. Barr of Exeter.

Pensions Granted: Congressman Hackney reports the following pensions granted residents of Barry County for eh week of ending May 30, 1908. Robert Toale, Monett, increase $12.00; Isaac N. Stocker, Monett $12.00.

For Assault and Battery: Lon and Bill James and Press Beal were arrested Monday, on a charge of having committed assault upon the person Douglas Painter, all living northwest of town, Sunday. Squire Plattenburg issued the warrant. Those fellows could have seen in better business that assaulting Doug Painter.

Mrs. D. W. Braucht Dead: Mrs. D. W. Braucht died Saturday, May 30th, at her home in Oswego, Kan., age 47 years, leaving a husband and, six children, mother, brothers and sisters to mourn her death. She was a daughter of Mrs. Helen Risdon of near Cassville, Mrs. Risdon and her daughter Mrs. Thos. Henbest attended Mrs. Braucht for a week or more, before she died. Mr. Braucht formerly resided near this city. Mrs. Risdon, Mrs. Henbest and Wm Rison returned home Monday. Mrs. Braucht was a member of the Holiness Church and had been for sometime.

Marriage Licenses:

Lyman E. Isaac and Zoe E. Peek, Monett

F. Bartkowski and Kattie Golkowski, Bricefield

Clyde S. Hobson and Maud McKinzie, Madry.

Golden News: Frank Stiles and wife are the proud parents of a daughter.

Golden: A 4 or 5 year old son of John Stewart, drank some carbolic acid last week and we are glad to say he is recovering.

Hailey News: Grover Johnson of Kansas will teach our school this year; we hope he will be successful.

Woodruff News: G. E. Tate and family spent Sunday at Woodruff.

Liberty No. 2 News: Death visited the home of Chas. Locket, Jun3 4 and called away his mother, aged 77 years. She had been an invalid for four years. The remains were laid to rest in the Concord Cemetery, Friday. The family have the sympathy of those many friends.

Purdy News: Born to Zuma McCary and wife, a baby girl, Friday.

Purdy News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rhea of Clark district, Sunday, a big boy.

Arrested Charged with Rape: Fred Boyer of McDonald Township, was arrested Monday, by Deputy Sheriff Brixey, on a charge of unlawfully, feloniously and forcefully ravishing Mrs. Maud Stanhope, May 31st, who is over the age of 14 years. She is a daughter of the late Bud Cates and has been residing near Butterfield. Boyer denies the charges of rape, and on learning the officer, was looking for him, he went to him to learn what was wanted. His preliminary examination was set for the next Tuesday, June 16. He gave bond Tuesday morning.

A son of Wm. Ervin of near Washburn, while out hunting with a shot gun, Wednesday, shot the middle finger of his left hand so bad that Drs. Newman and Mitchell had to amputate the finger at the middle joint.

L. A. Dunbar received a telegram Wednesday, informing him that the brother T. M. Dunbar of Longmont, Col, was seriously ill from surgical operation for sarcoma of the breast.

Marriage Licenses:

Lee Elliston and Mabel Brattin, Exeter

C. M. Best and Bertha Forsythe, Monett

J. F. Compeary and Louisa Robinson, Madry

Earl Thurman, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Edna Sorrell, Wesco, MO

James Rowden, Monett and Hazel Armstrong, Purdy  

Cato: Little Walter, son of Commodore and Gertie Purdom, received a severe burn on the face from hot grease a few days ago; he is recovering.

Leonard Miller and Miss Floy Goodnight of Carterville were married June 10, by Rev. C. F. Barnes. The bride is a daughter of W. H. Goodnight of Carterville, formerly near Purdy, this county.

Burton - Sherwood: Married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sherwood, in this city, Wednesday evening, June 17, 1908, Miss Bertha Sherwood and Mr. Clifford H. Burton. Rev. St. Clair of the M. E. Church, South officiating. [abstract]

Lone Elm News: J. D. Long has his new barn almost completed.

Lone Elm News: Some of Nick Eubanks children are quite sick with the whooping cough.

Purdy News: Wheelin Combs is improving in health.

Purdy News: Isaac R. Crane, Jr., died at Wickenburg, Arizona, June 6, 1908, of consumption. He was a son of Dr. Crane who died recently.

Mrs. Bowman died in this city, Monday, after a long illness. She leaves two small children and one married daughter to mourn her death.

Purdy News: Mrs. E. C. Hagood visited her daughter Mrs. Zuma McCary last week.

Travers News: Mr. McCracken of Kentucky is visiting his nephew I. O. Payne and family.

Hailey News: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cares, aged six months, passed away Friday morning. The little one was only sick 30 hours. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the neighborhood. [poem follows]

Marriage Licenses:

Joseph G. Carender, Los Angeles, Cal., and Mary Long, Purdy

Hugh Brixey, Cassville and Norma Thomas, Verona

N. C. Bunch, Monett and Ida Lauteret, Tulsa, Oklahoma

F. Flanigan, Purdy and Mary Lawrence, Kansas City

E. P. Eubanks, Monett and Harriett A. Johnson, Cassville

Benjamin A. Beckman and Amy Lewis, Monett