Exeter News: Mrs. Elizabeth Boucher, age 81, died at the home of her son, W. A. Boucher.  The remains were interred in the Washburn Cemetery, Friday. Mrs. Boucher was one of the oldest settlers in this part of the county. [Research Note: Elizabeth Mary Adams Hagan was married to John Goodnight Boucher and among her children were William Asa Boucher who was born July 21, 1853. He married Mary Orpha Wormington, Barry County, MO, Aug 29, 1880.]  

Exeter News: The five-year-old son of N. J. Tally died Sunday afternoon of bronchitis. The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Vineyard Cemetery.

Exeter News Items: Miss Sallie Brisco returned Thursday from her holiday trip to Monett and Aurora, and resumed her school duties Monday morning.

Exeter News Items: The five year old son of T. J. Tally died Sunday afternoon, of bronchitis. The remains were interred Monday afternoon at Vineyard Cemetery.

Exeter News Items: Chas. Martin and family have removed to Flat Creek, near Cassville.

Jenkins News: Frank Galloway is in Arkansas buying cattle.

New Site News: On Dec 24th J. C. "Jim" Means and Miss Alive Long were married.

New Site News: J. H. Browning and C. W. Fleetwood were in Cassville Dec 29th.

New Site News Items: Ada Fleetwood is quite sick. [Research Note: Ada Fleetwood married Alba Eric Banks, Nov 26, 1905, in Barry Co., MO]

New Site News Items: J. H. Browning and C. W. Fleetwood were in Cassville, Dec 20th. [Research Note: Joshua H. Browning was the son of Charles H. and Silvy (Reeves) Browning.  He married Margaret V. Gurley.]

Mineral Springs Items: Died Dec 31st of consumption, Mrs. George "Ellen" Armstrong, age 27, and on Jan 2nd her baby died. She leaves a wife and one child. Obituary: Died of consumption, Dec 31, 1806, Mrs. Ellen Armstrong, age 27 years, and on Saturday night, Jan 2, 1897, the Lord saw fit to call her darling babe home to heaven, where it can ever be with its mother. She leaves a husband and one child, behind and a host of friends and relatives to morn her loss. She was an affectionate companion, a loving mother and a kind neighbor, liked by all who knew her. She professed faith in Christ about four years ago and united with the Church of God, of which she had since lived a member. The remains were laid to rest in Stubblefield Cemetery, Jan 1, after services by Rev. John Thomas.

Oh, Jesus, lift me highest

I am going home to rest

With the angel host of heave

And be forever blest. Mrs. Anna Erwin.

Mineral Springs News Items: Robert Box of Purdy will return to his farm near the city this week.

Mineral Springs New Items: Jack Taylor, Jr., died Monday, Jan 4, of consumption. The deceased leaves a wife and one child. The God of Israel doeth all things well.

Mineral Springs News Items: Bret Carlin of Purdy, spent Sunday here visiting his particular friend. [Research Note: Brittieth Carlin married Elijah Frances Williams, Feb 2, 1899, Barry Co., MO. He was a son of William Marshall and Nancy (Haddock) Carlin and a grandson of Charles and Sarah (Collins) Haddock, Jr.   Lawrence County Record, Nov. 3, 1966, Funeral Services held here for Britt Carlin: Britt Carlin 93, a retired Monett farmer, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct 27, in Mercy Villa at Springfield, where he had resided for more than a year. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Glover of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Pauline Haggart of Kansas City, and one son, Ray of LaRussell. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Max L. Fossett chapel in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Charles Vanzant officiating. Burial was in the Monett IOOF Cemetery.]

Licensed to Wed:

James C. Richardson, 25, & Ella M. Hobson, 24, Madry

Vincent Balley, 29, & Amelia Frossard, 24, Monett

William M. Ruckman, 22, & Minnie R. Pendergraft, 19, Seligman

James J. Fare, 35, & Lydia M. Storm, 20, Jenkins

Osro Davidson, 24, & Nancy Hendon, 21, Rocky Comfort

Eli C. Terry, 27, Purdy, & Martha J. Wade, 24, Butterfield 

Probate Court Proceedings: Est. Aley Cannon, dec'd demand of R. G. Mitchell for $13. allowed in Class 1. 

Est. J. S. Little, dec'd demand of Winter Frost for $6.87, allowed in Class 6.

Est. John F. Eyler, dec'd demand of D. W. Tuder for $15.60 in class 5.

Est. Walter D. Ferguson, minor investment of funds by S. J. Bounds, G. & C. approved.

Est. Samuel R. Stansbury, minor appraisement of real estate filed by Eliza J. Stansbury, G. And C. approved.

Est, Susan Taylor, minor, final settlement of W. R. Collins, curator, showing balance due estate of $501. 51, approved.

Est. Antoni Pistok?, dec'd last will and testament proved by Peter Jester and Rev. Edw. R. Reynard, witnesses, Albert Domboski? interpreter.   

Est. Wm. Talbert, dec'd resignation of Chas. M. Talbert, adm'r accepted and J. W. Lecompte appointed adm'r de bonis non. Bond approved and order of publication granted.

Est. John R. Montgomery, dec'd final settlement of Mary Keeling, formerly Montgomery, adm'r, showing $23.02 due ward, approved.

Adjourned until second Monday in February.

Scholten News: Newt Hilton of this place, who hold a half interest in the roller mills on Carney branch traded it to Allen and Son for their place known as the Old Scott Farm on Jenkins. Mr. Hilton is thinking of moving upon it, so we understand.

Scholten News: A. M. Hilton and John Wiley went to Cassville Monday to look after telephone matters.

Scholten News: Wiley Hilton of Lamar is attending school at Scholten.

Stony Point News: J. A. Arnold and family, and C. C. Mitchell and family visited friends and relative near Washburn Sunday. 

Stony Point News: Tom McCary raised a huge barn last preparatory to a large corn crop next fall. Prosperity sill prevails on Stony.

Exeter News: Miss Etta Matlock is visiting friends in Washburn.

Washburn News: Frank Judson of near Osa paid Washburn a visit Monday.

Washburn News: T. J. Sage is on the road again with his leather business.

Suicide on Jan 1, Lisa Simms, 18, of Ponce de Leon Twp., in Stone Co., daughter of James Simms, shot herself.

Washburn News Items: Frank Judson of near Osa paid Washburn a visit Monday.

Stony Point News: J. A. Arnold and family and C. C. Mitchell and family visited friends and relatives near Washburn Monday.

Corsicana News Items: Eld. Hart of Granby will fill his regular appointment here Sunday.

Scholten News: Newt Hilton of this place, who holds a half interest in the roller mills on Carney branch traded it to Allen &  son for their place known as the old Scoot farm up Jenkins. Mr. Hilton is thinking of moving upon it, so we understand.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tolley died Friday.

Jos. Hudson is quite ill, being confined to his bed with pneumonia.

Mr. and Mrs. T. __. Ellimore were called to Jenkins Monday to attend their daughter, Mrs. G. G. Bayless, who is seriously ill with lung trouble. Tuesday, Truman Ellimore, a brother, who arrived the night before from Seneca also were in Jenkins.

O. H. THIELE, DDS, DENTAL PARLORS, over Hailey's Drug store, Cassville, MO.

A. C. Hailey, Cassville, Missouri, Jeweler and Watchmaker.

Dr. B. T. Coppedge, Resident Dentist.

Licensed to Wed:

Wallace G. Bruce, 28, Shell Knob, and Jennie E. Ray, 16, Shell Knob

L. H. Henson, 32, Seligman, and Anna Martin, 22, Exeter

Jerry B. Drake, 33, Cassville and Olive L. Hawkins, 22, Cassville

Silas Beckett, Jenkins, and Clemmie E. Lemmons, Jenkins

Rowan W. Elrod, Cassville, and Bettie Forester, Aurora

Mano News: Died, youngest child of John Pollard, burial was in John Easley graveyard

Mano News Items: C. H. Monday's infant child is very sick with grippe.

Born, Jan 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Cassity, a fine, nine-pound girl. Mother and babe are both doing well, but I hardly know what to say about Rus.

Mano News: John Pollard's youngest child died Monday. Two weeks ago it was badly scaled by turning over a kettle of hot water on it. The remains were interred in the John Easley grave yard, Monday. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Aix News Items: Miss Maggie Fain and Miss Jennie Park were visiting our school Monday. Come again!

Wm. Russell and wife of Webb City are visiting, Uncle Willis, his father at this place. He reports lead and jack as bringing good prices at Webb, though mining rather slow owing to so much water in the ground.

Washburn News: Born Thursday, Jan. 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Oll Davis, a fine big boy.

Died, Jan 16th, Mrs. Joanna, wife of Billy Ferguson, age 48 years, 5 months, 9 days. She was the daughter of Monroe Brattin, who died in 1886. She was a sister of Mrs. Mary Goodwin, and her brothers were Oliver, Noah, and Buck. She leaves 2 girls, George, 17 or 18, and Alice about 16. [Butterfield News]

Homestead Entries: William Russell, W. K. Richardson, & George L. Hamblin

Accidental shooting of George Crowdy who lived at Noel, MO, but was visiting relatives in Beeman Hollow, west of Splitlog. Burial at New Bethel Church Cemetery.

Licensed to Wed:

Timothy Connell, 52, Phelp & Malinda R. Terrell, 39, Dale

John R. Williams, 22, & Mary A. Scott, 18, Eagle Rock

William A. Reynolds, 32, & Mrs. Lou Allen, 23, Cassville

Mattie C. Suttler, 20, & Ann Thomas, 18, Leann

John Omenske, Corsicana & Frona Barsheske, Sarcoxie

Ash News Items: Died January 11, Miss Lundel L. Tanner, of pneumonia fever, age 21 years, 6 months and 3 days. The remains were laid to rest in the Burttry cemetery on the 12th last. She ;eaves father, mother, and eight brothers and sisters to mourn her loss.

Sparks School

The pupils who obtained an average over 90 per cent, in the examination of the term closing Jan 22 are as follows:  Elmer Patton, 94; Walter Patton, 93; Harvey Sneed, 93; Dona Oaks, 90; Bertha Houston, 90; Belle McIntosh, 90; Nora Catron, 91; Laura Houston, 94; Etta Dillbeck, 96; Robert Houston, 94; Robert Houston 95; John Dilbeck, 96; Anan Catron, 90; Noah Houston, 90 - E. N. Meador, teacher

A fine boy made an appearance at the Colonel Gurley's Sunday night. Mother and babe are doing well.

Someone set fire to Mr. Westbay's barn on his farm five miles southeast of Purdy, Thursday night. About 500 bushels of corn, some hay, oats, farming implements, etc, the property of Tact Long, who lives on the farm were destroyed. [Research Note: Tact Long was Simon Hiram Long who married Nancy Rebecca McDunner. His parents were John Dake and Lavina (Bellah) Long.]

Ash News Items: I. M. Van Zandt has sold out and gone to western Texas to make his future home. He is in Midland City, Midland County, 2,000 miles from the coast. He and family took the train at Garfield, Ark., at 9 O'clock p. m. and the third day at 11 O'clock p.m. landed safe and sound at Midland City.

Died, Jan 11, Miss Linden L. Tanner of pneumonia fever, age 21 years, 6 months, 3 days. She was buried in Butrey Cemetery [Ash News] [Research News: Butrey Cemetery is between Rogers and Pea Ridge in Benton Co., AR.]

Osa News Items: Mrs. Estes Feaster died and was interred at the Forest Cemetery, Sunday.

Died, Sunday, Jan 24, "Tommy" Wilder, age about 14 months, baby of Frank and Nellie Wilder. Little Tommy died at his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred King, who have had the care of him as his mother died a year ago. Funeral by J. W. Edon? at Mineral Springs. May the father and relatives lean on the everlasting arms of Jesus.

Died, Wednesday, Jan 20, 1897, Mrs. Sallie Long, age 102 years. Mrs. Long was one of the oldest person in Barry County. About a year ago she dictated the following sketch to her life, which through the courtesy of Henry Dunn, we are able to give.

This is to certify to the best I know, I am about 101 years or more of age. I was born in Old East Tennessee, in Green Co., Diction post office. My father died of disease they called the cold plague. It was about ninety six years age. My parents came from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. My brother-in-law, Jake Fisher, went crazy and died in the Cherokee purchase. My grandfather and mother were killed in Pennsylvania by the Indians, so my parents told me may years ago. Bill Weston went to see about them and he was killed by the same tribe, by arrows shot through the head. He was my uncle, my father's brother. Then from Tennessee we went to Indiana, then from Indiana to Missouri in 1840, then went to Gentry in 1843, then went to Sullivan County in 1848, and back to Gentry County and lived there till 1875, and then came to Barry County, and the principal part of my time since has been spent in this county.

My man, Jim Long, and his brother, Ruben Long, were in Old General Jackson's war and served three years and he came back home to Tennessee in the Blase Mountains, and my man Jim Long, came back home to old East Tennessee, Green County.

We plowed with bull tongues and a wooden mold board to turn the dirt over what we call wings to our steel plows these days and times, and worked steers or oxen.

I am the mother of ten children and have two alive. One of them, Martha Glenn, a girl of mine, is sixty years old and one more girl of mine is fifty-one years old. This is my baby. She lives in Albany, Gentry Co., MO, I live myself in Pasley district, with my girl Martha Glenn.   

[Research Note: Sarah Weston and James Long married 27 April 1825 in Green Co., TN. James Long was a member of the Culpeper Co., VA, Long families according to the History of Gentry and Worth Counties, MO. And there is a reference in that book to Christopher, Reuben, and Nicholas Long. Researchers think that this mentioned above James Long was probably a son of Henry Long and his wife Lucy Mansfield.  Wills of Clay County, MO list Reuben Long who died intestate 12 Sep 1852. Admrx, Frances R. Long. And also from Clay County, MO Jemima S. Long, widow of Reuben Long, will was proved 1 Jun 1854. Names daughter Sally Ann Peters, decd; Francis Long; heirs of decd son William G. Long; son John Long; son Richardson Long; dau Lucy S. Smith; son Thomas P. Long; son Southey W. Long; son Alexander R. Long; dau Polly H. Swope; dau Margaret D. Long.

The daughter Martha who is mentioned was married to William Glenn, I think.]

Obituary: Ben H. Kelly, Jr. born May 4th, 1895, died Jan 21, 1897, at Viola, MO, of pneumonia. The deceased was the only son of Dr. B. B. Kelly and wife. Little Benny was taken dangerous from the start through hope was not abandoned to the last. The remains were laid to rest in the Viola burying grounds, Jan 23rd, witnessed by many sad hearts and tear stained eyes. The bereaved parents and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community, the host of whom have felt the severe sting of death and have witnessed the flight of many souls to the parents no less dear oh the other shore. Every year the Father calleth. Some love done to endless rest. And the heart, though filled with anguish, Could but cry, "He knoweth Best". But a year not distant, cometh,

When we retread the vast unknown. We shall fled were  our ransomed dear ones,

Seated round the great white throne. Dillard

Washburn News Items: Little Minnie Pease has been quite sick for the past ten days. [Research Note: this was the daughter of James Alvin and Janetta (Fetrow) Pease. She married Earnest Lund and is buried at Mansfield, MO.]

Washburn News Items: Miss Lella Northcutt of Purdy is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ellen Denton.

Washburn News Items: Mr. Boozier and daughter, Callie went to West Fork, Ark., Wednesday to attend the funeral of their son and brother, Henry, who was accidentally killed in Kosoma, I. T. Henry married the 14th of July last and leaves a widow, who was unable to attend the funeral.

Washburn News: Uncle Johnny Ware has been on the grunt for the past two weeks.

Washburn News: Conversation that passed between Jeff Berryhill and a friend Sunday morning:

Friend - Going to church today, Jeff?

Jeff - No can't go.

Why, is it too bad for you to go out?

No, not particular; but I have to stay home and nurse the big girl that come to our house last night. 

[Research Note: This is Jefferson Davis Berryhill, son of Michael Weeks and K. Catherine (Broyles) Berryhill and husband of Clara Elizabeth Hancock. Clara was the daughter of Rev. Golman Buford Hancock.]

Licenses to Wed:

Jno. T. Shaffer, 21, Eagle Rock and Myrtle Neuse, 17, Mano

Charles Smith, 18, Golden, and Minnie Harbert, 16, Golden

Robert D. Snow, 24, McDowell and Ruth Applegate, 20, McDowell

John I. Van Zandt, 23, Mayflower and Ora F. Twitty, 16, Washburn

Licensed to Wed:

Henry D. Van Horn, 26, Monett & Linda A. Burton, 19, Lawrence, KS

William M. Williams, 19, & Martha J. Gallauher, 15, Cato

Jim Pitts, 22, Purdy & Lily Bennett, 17, McDowell

Charles E. LeMaster, 22, Newtonia & Mary Hogle, 18, Aurora

Butterfield News Items: Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Owens, Sunday night, a nine pound boy. You out to see Catholic smile.

Corsicana News Items: Grandma Blankenship is on the sick list, also Clay Crane.

Washburn Prairie News Items: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Rains, a boy. Mother and babe doing well.

New Site News Items: George Montgomery had the misfortune to hurt his foot recently but is able to get around again. [Research Note: George Montgomery was the son Hiram and Milky (Caveder) Montgomery. He was married to Emily Nix.]

New Site News Items: C. A. Carlin is putting an addition to his house and making other improvements. [Research Note: Charles Asa Carlin was the son of William Marshall and Nancy (Haddock) Carlin. C. A. was a grandson of Charles Haddock, Jr.]

The home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Jones was blessed Friday by the advent of a daughter.

Mrs. Arabella Messer is recovering from a severe illness.

Mrs. Mollie Claycomb and son went to Verona Monday on their way home to Pettis County, Mrs. Claycomb had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Nellie Wooten, and Mrs. Dora Talbert.

Samuel M. Turner, of Shady Grove, who went to Eureka Springs, last week for his health died there Tuesday, aged 38 years. The remains were brought here for burial today.

Died, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Blankenship. Burial was near their former home on Flat Creek.

New Site News Items:  The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Higgins died of pneumonia Saturday morning. [Research Note: this is Andrew Thomas Higgins or Thomas Andrew Higgins. Sometimes his name is listed as Thomas Andrew Higgins.]

Died, Mrs. William Rickman. Burial in Clay Hill Cemetery.

Washburn News: The body of Mrs. Anna Johnson was brought up on a train for interment. Taken to home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Frost and then buried beside her husband in Prairie Cemetery. She was very old and died of typhoid fever. Her daughter Mrs. Mary Moore and son Arthur are also ill with typhoid.

Scholten News Items: Born Jan 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Lemon Hilton, a nice girl. All doing well.

McDowell News Items: The six-year-old boy of Chas. Green, who was kicked by a horse belonging to Mr. Paleston, is getting along fine. Five pieces of skull were extracted two of them one inch long and three fourths inch wide.

Washburn News Items: The body of Mrs. Anna Johnson was brought up Monday eve on the 4:30 train for interment. She was taken to the residence of her daughter, Mrs.. J. A. Frost, until Tuesday, where she was laid to rest by her husband's side in the Prairie cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was quite old and died of typhoid fever. Her daughter, Mrs. Mary Moore , who had been with her mother was also brought home quite low with typhoid fever, and her son, Arthur, was down with same unable to attend the funeral of his mother.

Aix New Items: Dance at M. A. Bryan's Monday night was quite a success.

February  11, 1897, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Died, Saturday, George Simpson, of Eagle Rock, age about 40, of congestion of the stomach.

Died, Mrs. Seaburn Johnson, formerly of Washburn, at Brightwater, AR. She was buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Annie A., wife of S. M. Johnson, died Jan 31, at Brightwater, age 69 years, 7 months, 2 days. She died at the home of her son Dr. Arthur Johnson of typhoid. She leaves 5 children. Burial was in the Prairie graveyard at Washburn. 

Died, 7 month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Salyer of Viola. Burial in Clanton Cemetery. Grandfather is R. G. Salyer.

Died, Feb 6th near Oak Ridge, Nora, the daughter Brother George & Sister Turner, age about 4. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Order of Publication: Ellen G. Durham, plaintiff vs James H. Durham, Defendant.

Notice of Mortgage Sale: Ida J. Campbell, widow, owner - Recorded Book T, page 485

Notice of Mortgagee Sale: Samuel Gilmore, Book X, page 40

Trustee's Sale: Jesse H. Monday, and Martha Alice, his wife

Notice of Mortgagee's Sale: John W. Boggess, Book T, page 100

Died, at the home of his parents, two miles north of Cassville, Feb 6, son of Bob Anderson, age 12 or 13 years old. After nearly three weeks of great suffering the hour came for him to go. As he neared the last moment, with longing desire, with more than human power, looking up, called a name of his mother who had gone before. Religious services were held at the family residence, after which the remains were taken to the Cassville Cemetery, and laid to rest.

Obituary: Died near Oak Ridge, Feb 6, Nora, daughter of brother George and sister Sarah Turner. She was about four years old, a child more than ordinary, brightens, therefore she was joy of all the family, but at her say with us was short. Though she would sing her favorite piece; God with you till we meet again. She was buried the 7th in the Oak Ridge Cemetery after short service by the write.

We hope we meet again Where.

Our spirits shall sorrow no more

Not a sigh for the blessings of rest

Died, Feb 6, the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Pink Howard, the parents were on the way home from Galena, Kan., when the death angel overtook them in Joplin. The remains were laid to rest at Mineral Springs Sunday,  at 4 O'clock.

Beckoning hands of a little one, see'

Baby voice calling, oh, mother, for thee,

Rosy checked darling, the light of our home

Taken to entirety, the beckoning "Come". 

Madry News Items: Died, Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Obanion. Burial in Solomon.

Died, Feb 8th, Bessie age 1 year, 2 months, 8 days, daughter of A. W. & S. M. Roberts, at her home near Washburn.

Corsicana News Items: Mrs. Clara Jeffries, mother of J. E. Jeffries of this place and Dr. Jeffries of Monett was buried in Corsicana graveyard on Sunday. She died in Aurora at the home of her daughter Mrs. John C. Gillham. She was born in Tennessee in 1812 and had lived in Tennessee and AR as well as MO. Granddaughters are Mrs. F. N. Neese and Mrs. L. B. Jones.

Pasley News Items: Mr. Stubblefield has purchased forty acres of land from Tom Cunningham.

Corsicana: W. Foote moved into the property lately occupied by L. Hunt.

Corder Branch News Items: Mrs. Frank Ettter? of Cross Hollows died Thursday and was buried Friday in the Sparks Cemetery.

Lookout Mountain: Born to Albert Lytle and wife, a fine girl.

Obituary: Bessie, daughter of A. W. and S. M. Roberts, died at her home near Washburn, Feb 8, age 1 year, 2 months, and 8 days. Her stay on earth was short but during that time her loving heart so attracted her dear parents, brothers, and sisters that it was a great struggle for them to say goodbye. But He who took little children in His arms and blessed them has taken this little one to Himself - where she can never enter and where her teacher is perfect. The Good Shepherd has carried the little lamb across the river that the parents and loved ones may follow. Her remains were followed to the Horner Church by relatives and friends where her funeral was preached an the body buried in the cemetery. May the family be reunited in heaven. E. W. McCracken.

Annie A., wife of S. M. Johnson died at Brightwater, Ark., Jan 31, age 69 years, 7 months, and 2 days. She was converted when young and joined the Missionary Baptist Church in August 1848, in which capacity she served God until He took her to the church of the first born which are in Heaven. Heb xii, 23.

She was at her son's Dr. Arthur Johnson, when typhoid fever laid its fatal hand upon her. Her remains were brought to Washburn when the funeral was conducted and her body buried in the Prairie graveyard. She had been a suffer for many years and was deprived of the public means of grace, that we never visited her at anytime that she did not delight in talk about religion and express great anxiety for the salvation of her children and request us to pray for them. And we are glad to state that her prayers were answered before she left this world as we are informed that all her children are converted.

Thank God for praying mothers. She leaves five children - two boys and three girls - together with grand children to mourn their loss. But one by one they will come the river and grasp the hand of mother where parting is no more. "Oh, how sweet will it be in that beautiful land; so free from all sorrow and pain. E. W., McCracken.

Licensed to Wed:

S. E. Green, 51, Monett and Mattie I. Stewart, 37, Lebanon

Robert C. Bibb, 21, Exeter, and Cora L. Armstrong, 19, Exeter

Leroy R. Leith, 26, Exeter, and Lucy Armstrong, 21, Exeter

John Harroski, 24, Bricefield and Rosa Steppe, 19, Bricefield

Henry E. Shore, 31, Cassville and Nora F. Twillgear, 18, Cassville

C. H. McClure, 24, Mineral Springs and Mary S. Laidlaw, 23, Purdy

Washburn News: Dad Thompson as he is familiarly known had his forth-ninth birthday celebrated by the arrival of a 8 lb boy, Jan 10th.

Washburn News: Mrs. Doa Henry is real sick, as is Mr. Phillips, that suppose he will much improved since the arrival of a new granddaughter at his home Jan 13.

Mineral Springs: Henry Whistler and family have moved to Galena, Kansas.

Licensed to Wed:

Benjamin H. Moss, 52, Monett & Mary B. Tate, 45, Monett

Thomas H. Crabb, 27, Butterfield & L. F. Brandenburgh, 18, Butterfield

William F. James, 19, Shell Knob & Ada E. Shafer, 17, Shell Knob

Lorenzo Ennes, 24?, Mineral Spring & Laura J. Spencer, Cassville

Jesse A. Powell, 23, Cassville & Rena Graham, 23, Cassville

D. F. Thomas' saw mill has been moved to the picnic ground on the Galena road.

Eagle Rock News: Miss Lela Johnson and her brother Charles were at Mt. Joy, Sunday.

Butterfield News: Mrs. Maggie Cagley has been suffering since Sunday night from a severe attack of heart failure.

G. W. Dodd returned Friday from Hayden, OK

T. S. Anderson of Magazine, Ark., was visiting his cousins, W. A. and A. J. Anderson, Monday and Tuesday.

Licensed to Wed:

S. I. Garber, 21, Eureka Springs & M. L. Gooding, 19, Eureka Springs

Charles H. Brown, 23, McDowell & Sallie B. Oakes, 19, McDowell

Abel Teel, 36, Purdy & Telithe E. Drake, 25, Purdy

John M. Brown, 23, Purdy & Rosa B. Henderson,24, Monett

Robert P. Hawk, 22, Cassville & Annie M. Reed, 17, Butterfield

Charles L. Haggler, 22, Viola & Eliza A. Hayes, 19, Shell Knob

Wm. E. Armstrong, 18, Corsicana & Harriet A. Teel, 16, Purdy

William Porter, 28, Cassville & Ada Lewis, 18, Butterfield

An Octogenarian: Life History of Uncle John Maxwell of Mineral Spring: The life of each individual has many things of interest and the lives of our older people tell of the hardships as well as pleasure of pioneer days.

For nearly thirty years, John Maxwell of Mineral springs has been resident of Barry County, but his natively was near Mills Springs, formerly Atkinson's Mills, Wayne Co., KY, where he was born May 24, 1813, the son of Bazwell and Nancy Maxwell. He can just remember their moving  about twenty miles southeast of Atkinson's Mills to near the south fork of the Cumberland River on the Goose Creek or Bean Station Road.

Their purchases were made at Monticello twenty miles away on Canad_s? Creek and churches and schools were far apart. at that time slaves were common but the Indians had been removed to the Hiawassee purchase. It was in Casey Co., KY, that he came across a family with ten girls, five? pairs of twins - the largest barely able to nurse the smallest.

About 1828 he moved to Jackson Co., Indiana where he entered his first school at the age of sixteen, and March 8, 1834, was married to Mahala Waddell by Squire Milhorn Hobeson, by whom there were born five boys and for girls, all of who are living but one son, the oldest, James Jefferson, shi died in the rebel prison at Tyler, Texas, Oct 6, 1864, after captivity since Apr. aspersions?.  [The remainder is missing from my copy.]

Scholten News: Little Minnie George, daughter of Wash and Gracy Gouge, 5 years of age, who was severely burned last month, died a few days ago. Our sympathy to the bereaved ones has been fully extended. The remains was laid to resting Mars Hill Cemetery.

F. M. Horn of Seligman brought word Friday of a rich discovery of lead on Geo. Reed's place in Roaring River Township. A large lead of Blue mineral is said to have been discovered in the bed of a small creek and good size chucks have been picked up.

Licensed to Wed:

William W. Eddy, 22, Jenkins and Eva Browning, 17, Jenkins

Wesley Lea, 22, Rocky Comfort and Susan E. Metcalf, 18, Exeter

Thomas F. Hood, 51, Washburn and Sarah J. Skelton, 50, Cassville

Thomas J. Foster, 26, Washburn and Amah M. Stark, 22, Washburn

John W. R. Gooding, 19, Jenkins and Melinda E. Ervin, 19, Jenkins

New Site News:  C. W. Fleetwood was enjoying or enduring the pleasure or pains of a disconnected tooth last week.

New Site News: There was a family surprised and made happy, Friday. It being Richmond Teel's 27th birthday, his relatives and friends made a surprise dinner for him. It was a decided process and reflect credit upon the projectors. The afternoon was spent in social games and conversation. That evening the youngsters gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks and spent he evening in singing. Every one declare it a day well spent.  

Ash News: Born to R. L. and L. M. Bone, March 6, a bouncing big ten-pound boy. One more, they say for Mr. Bryan. Mother and babe are doing well and papa is convalescing.

F. M. Horn of Seligman brought word Friday of a rich discovery of leas on Geo. Reed's place in Roaring River township. A large lead of blue mineral is said to have been discovered in the bed of a small creek and good sized chunks have been picked up.

James O. Garner of Roaring River township has sold his farm to Doc Skelton and returned to Oregon where he formerly resided.

Marshal Hessee of Stafford, MO, arrived Friday night in response to the telegram announcing the death of his father, John Hessee. He retuned home Monday.

Washburn News Items: Mrs. Hancock is improving and soon will be out.

Washburn News Items: Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hancock buried their infant babe Thursday at the Boren Cemetery.

Madry: Press Hilton and wife of Scholten were visiting his sister, Mrs. Ann Suttles, Sunday.

Aix News: Born to Wm. Jones and wife, a 11 pound girl.

Butterfield News: Married Sunday, at the residence of the bride, Mrs. Martha Bryant and Henry Daugherty. Mr. Daugherty took his bride to the farm near Washburn, Monday where they will reside.

Corsicana News: Will Turner is running his saw mill on J. K. Rodgers place.

Washburn News: T. P. Mooney's store was broken into Monday night and some goods taken such as clothing, hats, boots and shoes.

Licensed to Wed:

James H. Thomas, 23, Jenkins & Allie M. Galloway, 34, Jenkins

James R. McCarrell, 28, Purdy & Lenna U. Stephens, 20, Cassville

Luther G. Sherman, 18, Eagle Rock & Edith Kersey, 18, Eagle Rock

Henry Daugherty, 72, Washburn & Martha Bryant 65, Butterfield

J. A. Livesay, 23, Monett & Lizzie Bayless, 21, Monett

Joseph H. Bargesser, 24, Monett & Cementine Smith, 19, Monett

McDowell News: Bud Walker, son of D. C. Walker, shot a boy by the name of Taylor, the ball entering in front of the left shoulder and ranging towards the point of the right shoulder. He says it was accidental. Boy's should not be allowed to have such playthings.

McDowell News: Mrs. Nina J. Burnett, wife to the late R. S. Burnett, decease ahs slow fever. Mrs. Judge Hutchens is also on the sick list.

Died of consumption, near Culbertson, Neb., March 18, Caroline, wife of  Combs Smith and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Marbut. The deceased was born near McDowell, on little Flat Creek, Nov, 41, 1863, where they lived until she was married. Early in life she embraced religion and became a member of the M. P. Church of which she was a constant and faithful member until death released her from her sufferings and she was wafted home by angels in heaven. February 23, 1895, she was married to James Smith of Culbertson, Neb., immediately after their marriage they returned to their western home where they lived happily together until separated by that inevitable monster, death. About one year ago she was taken of consumption and gradually grew worse. Feb. 1st her parents were called to her bedside, where they remained until the end came. She bore her sufferings patiently. Realizing that death was near, she sent an affectionate farewell to her brothers and sisters, saying "Tell them goodbye for I am going to heaven." The remains were brought back to the church near her old home where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Felix Horner. After which the remains were interred in the Calton Cemetery amid a throng of mourning relatives and friends. A cousin, Tursie Marbut.

Licensed to Wed:

William H. Eller, 27, Roar & Malinda Stubblefield, 19, Roark

Pleasant Carlin, 21, Monett & Tennie Russell, 31, Eagle Rock

Robert E. Gates, 26, Washburn & Minnie E. Davis, 17, Washburn

Eugene Carpenter, 17, Monett & Gertrude Crouch, 19, Verona

Columbus Young, 27, Washburn & Emma Hilker, 17, Washburn

William A. Roller, 21, Eagle Rock & Lillie M. Smith, 14, Eagle Rock

Charles E. Davis, 39, Cassville & Effie Holman, 21, Mano

[Research Note: Pleasant Vernon Carlin married Charlotte Tennessee Russell March 27, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. She was a daughter of M. Sidney and Margaret (Rumbaugh) Russell. Pleasant was a son of William Marshall and Nancy (Haddock) Carlin.]

Licensed to Wed:

Henry Malon, 36, & Julia Jabas, 27, of Monett

General P. Sooter, 35, Purdy & Rhoda E. Bayless, 17, of McDowell

James C. Henry, 30, Richland & B. A. Thompson, 23, of Washburn

John Bryant, 77, & Mary Parish, 46, of Cassville

C. W. Wall, 22, & Nettie Allen, 18, Golden

Washburn News:  Robert Gates & Miss Minnie Davis were married at Cassville on Wednesday last.

Washburn News: Mrs. Jim Hancock is quite sick again. [Research Note: This is probably James Calvin Hancock, brother to G. B. Hancock.]

King's Prairie News: Eugene Carpenter, 17, of Monett & Miss Gertrude Crouch, 19, of Verona were married.

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradford, died Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gardner, I. B. Jones, and C. D. Manley accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Leake and family, Thursday, to Monett, with the remains of Miss Allie Leake, that were taken there for interment.

A man given his name as Friday is in jail charged with stealing Harley Belt's horse near Corsicana. He was captured by Mr. Denny near Verona.

A fellow by the name of Shockley who was recently released from the state penitentiary, was brought tin from White River, charge with burglary.

Licensed to Wed:

Reese M. Burk, 21, & Rachel A. Wheat, 21, Aurora

Joel B. Calton, 24, Verona & Charlotte M. Owens, 17, McDowell

Marcus L. Scroggins, 57, & Jennie Cary, 38, Cassville

New Site News: C. W. Fleetwood will teach at Walnut Grove the coming term.

Washburn Prairie News: W. D. Lough visited his cousin, Jim Jim Stalcup, west of Exeter, Wednesday.

Washburn Prairie News: Eli Lockwood was visiting Uncle Billy Whittington of Muncie Monday.

Corsicana News: W. C. Willey moved to his farm on Corder Branch, April 7th.

New Site News: Again the matrimonial trumpet has sounded and Alvin Rumbaugh and Anna Teel heard and obeyed. The summons by being united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, on the eve of the 7th inst. They are both well and favorably known. Coming from good families and being raised close together, no reason can be seen why they should not enjoy a long, prosperous and happy life. They have the best wishes of a host of friends as they make a start in life on a farm near Purdy.

Lookout Mountain News: Mr. Reed has moved his saw mill from the Bolding property in Thomas Hollow, near Seven Star to Mr. Seneseny's place.

Lookout Mountain News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lawrence, a boy, the 11th. It is thought its grandpa will survive, it being he only grandson in the family, and a McKinley to boot.

A Double Wedding:  Married at the residence of Cary Thomas, four miles south of Verona, W. C. Montgomery to Miss Lucy Thomas; also Pharis Thomas to Miss Dollie Stone, Squire W. H. Miller of Pleasant Ridge officiating. The grooms were dressed in the usual suit of dark, while the brides were the pictures of true girlish loveliness, dressed in white cashmere, elaborate trimmed with white lace and ribbon. After the usual congratulations all repaired to the dinning room where the table was loaded with many good things prepared by the brides' and grooms' parents. We wish both young people a prosperous and happy life, hoping their sky of happiness many never be dimmed with a cloud of sorrow. May their sun of happiness so lately risen continue to shine in ethereal brightness an set in as dazzling splendor as that in which arose. Spencer Pannell.

Ash News: It's reported that Mrs. S. A. Spurlock has a ghost or haunt, which causes her bedstead to crack and fall down and also to make other loud noises. She is in her 85th year. Those who have stayed the night report frightful noises.

Hailey News: Tom McCary of Washburn was guest of Ed McKinney, Tuesday.

Died, babe of A. W. Bethel. Child was laid to rest in coffin of its mother, which was re-opened.

Scholten News Items: Died, April 15, infant of James & Mary Lassiter. Burial in Crane Cemetery.

Scholten News Items: Died, April 15th, Jasper L. Fly of Purdy, age 46 years, 11 months, 23 days. Son of the Hon. William A. Fly, born on the old homestead of Joys Creek. His brother is W. M. Fly. Burial was in Purdy Cemetery.

Suicide Monday, at Mineral Springs, of Mrs. Mary A. Beckett, who had been treated in Nevada asylum.

In the paper on April 22, 1897 was a very long article about Tom Sams who was acquitted. There were penciled drawings and details about the murder that Sams was tried for. Pictured and questioned was also Mrs. Eva Davidson, who was now Sinclair, Matt Davidson, and others.

Licensed to Wed:

Marion Birkes, 48, Corsicana & Amelia C. Warren, 44, of Exeter

Samuel M. McCormich, 22, & Sadie Martin, 21, Monett

William H. R. McCallister, 22, & Rosa Woods, 17, Osa

T. W. Murphy, 31, Westville, I. T. & Dell McDowell, 20, Washburn

Calvin Skelton has finished his new residence and moved into it Monday. Miss Dora Skelton has been visiting friends and relatives at Monett the past week. [Research Note: This is John Calvin Skelton and his sister Dora, children of Dock Skelton and Haddock descendants.]

Washburn News: Jas. Hancock has left Washburn, and gone with his family to make his future home in Kentucky. [This is James Calvin Hancock brother to Golman Buford Hancock.]

Died, April 25th, after a lingering illness, Grandma Daugherty. The remains were interred in the Washburn Cemetery, Tuesday. Mrs. Daugherty leaves one daughter and a number of grand-children and great-grand children and great-great grandchildren to mourn her loss. The bereaved have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

Leann News: Uncle Billy Thomas, with his son William, visited Thomas, with his son William, visited his sister, Mrs. Susan Whittington, on Gunters Creek, last week.

New Site News: T. Fleetwood and family went fishing on Shoal Creek, Wednesday.

New Site News: C. W. Fleetwood, was visiting friends near Exeter, the past week.

Miss Ida Downing of Monett has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Norby.

Guy Scoggins and Marcus Beaver of Roaring River were fined by Squire Frost Monday, for running horses on the public highway, and are now doing penance in jail.

Mrs. Laura S. Turner of Gunter was looking after an administration on the estate of her late husband, Tuesday, Dr. B. T. Coppedge was appointed administrator.

Hailey News: The home of Squire Phillips was made happy by the arrival of a McKinley son, April 20th.

Mrs. Mary Stringer of Washburn was visiting friends in Cassville Monday. She was recently granted a divorce from Dr. Stinger of Rogers, Ark., with alimony, by the Benton County court.