Hailey News: Charley Hailey and wife of Battle Creek, Mich., are visiting his brother Will Hailey.

Hailey News: We are sorry to hear of the death of our young friend, Pearl Rhoden. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Exeter News: Mrs. Sparkman of Washburn visited her granddaughter, Mrs. Ernest Sallee Xmas Day.

Washburn Prairie News: Miss Della McGuire of Fayetteville, Ark., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Alice Reese.

Eagle Rock News: Bob Jagers has purchased a fine span of mules.

Eagle Rock News: Jim Jagers came home to spend the winter.

Thomas Hollow News: J. K. P. Creason and wife visited Lot Senseney's, Sunday.

Thomas Hollow News: John Painter of Cassville, visited his best girl on Thomas Hollow, Sunday.

Seligman News: Nathan Skelton has retuned from Oklahoma to find his girl now lives a half mile nearer. He's very glad.

Seligman News: Mrs. Dr. Foster has gone to spend Xmas with her son Clyde, near Little Rock.

Leann News: Geo. Galloway has been in Stone County buying cattle.

White Church News: Mr. and Mrs. Cook have been visiting their son Melvin and family.

White Church News: Mr. and Mrs. Dyer have returned from Texas.

Scholten News: Goldie Williams is very sick with chicken pox.

Rock Springs News: Robert Vanzandt [Van Zandt] and wife of Pea Ridge, Ark., attended the funeral of Robert Roller's little babe on the 27th.

Mrs. Frank Sater an her interesting little daughter Marie, of Miller, visited her daughters, Mrs. Lee Brown and Mrs. Horace Allen and families this week.

Wm. Cowherd of Butterfield has sued the Frisco road for $200, charging that defendant neglected placing a car partially loaded with strawberries, in order to complete loading in Monett.

Judge Lincoln had a special term of Circuit Court here Monday, to dispose of the case of State vs. Anna Schraeter charged with the murder of her husband. The case was dismissed.

The [Monett] Star says Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cox lost their sweet little daughter at Long Beach, Cal., by death, Wednesday. Their many friends will sympathize with the parents.

Lee Semmons was discharged by Judge Johnston Thursday, and left on the evening train for Jasper County.

An automobile was reported to have passed through Exeter, Monday night; it or another one passed through Cassville, early Tuesday morning about 4 a.m., going out on the Springfield road. The occupants of the car were probably up to no good.

Obituary: Died, Dec 22, 1908, at her home near McDowell, Mary, wife of P. L. Dodson. [Click here to read]

Ed O'Dwyer stepped down and out of the Sheriff's office yesterday and was succeeded by Ed Newman; Judge Wm Davis is succeeded in the Western district by Chas. Velton; Wm. Houston succeeds George Wilder as Assessor; Bert Robbins is now Surveyor; Elmer Meador succeeds B. P. Northcutt as Treasure; no change in the eastern district judgeship nor public administrator; Dr. Miller is the new Coroner.

Sheriff Ed Newman informed us that he has selected Darb Henley of Butterfield, for his principal deputy.

It is reported that Frank Lambert formerly of this city and son J. M. Lambert of Wheaton, was recently killed in Nebraska or California, in a rail road accident. He was employed as a fireman.

Mrs. Lon Perry and children of Monett spent Xmas in this city with her mother Mrs. Helen Hobbs, relative and friends. Mr. Perry and Grover Hobbs spent Sunday in this city.

Married at the home of Rev. Smallwood, Dec 23, 1908, Henderson Stephenson of Minearlsprings and Nora Aldridge of Mano. The young couple enjoys the respect and confidence of that entire community.

Married, Thursday, Dec 24, 1908, by Rev. J. M. Parmley at his residence in Butterfield, Wm. Bayless and Miss Corda Lillard of Cassville. [abstract]

Married, Dec 26, 1908, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jordan, of this city, by Elder Yarbrough, Mr. Earle Smithson of Exeter and Miss Janie Jordan of this city. [abstract]

Married, Sunday evening, Dec 27, 1908, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stacy in this city, by Rev. E. W. Love, Mr. Ora O. Wilson to Miss Nina Stacy of this city. [abstract]

Marriage Licenses:

Orville Kirby, Cato & Nettie Dobbins, Mineralsprings

H. W. Stephenson, Mineralsprings & Nora Aldridge, Mano

Will Lathim, Viola & Essie Williams, Aurora

M. J. Hall & Elizabeth F. Green, Monett

E. L. Smithson, Exeter & Leland J. Jordan, Cassville

Wm. R. Bayless & Cordelia Lillard, Cassville

Frederick Tope & Missouri Stephenson, Shell Knob

Ora O. Wilson, Miami, Okla. & Nina Stacey, Cassville

J. N. McNabb & Amy Robberson, Cassville

Chas. D. Smelser, Linwood, Kansas & Emma E. Fehring, Rocky Comfort

W. L. Hagler & Maud Hill, Shell Knob

W. M. Lee & Anne E. Jacques, Monett

Item left over from last week: E. S. Wilks of Bentonville, Ark., spent Sunday with his brother Walter Wilks and family of this city.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Goostree, died Dec. 20.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sims of Wheaton, died Dec. 25th of spinal meningitis.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Mrs. M. A. Story of Colfax, Wash., died recently aged 75 years. She was a former resident of Rocky and was A. J. Fly's mother.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Potts went to Cassville, Saturday, on a visit with the latter's father and mother Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Horner. They returned Sunday.

Shady Grove News: Henry Scimager has come home and moved on the Shores place, which he has rented. He has been in Kansas at work.

Shady Grove News: Oscar Utter came home from Oklahoma to spend Christmas. He went back to Shawnee Monday to attend the State Teacher's association meeting. He is getting $50. a month and has four months more of school.

Shady Grove News: Mart Adams, of Wichita, Kansas, was married to Dona Wormington of Pierce City Sunday after Christmas. They will live at Wichita, he being the manger of the Wier Art Co., of that place. 

M. F. Fly of Nevada, MO, is now a MO Pacific conductor. He is a son of the late Rev. Bently Fly and a nephew of Mrs. Michael Horine of Cassville.

Wayne News: Born to Cliff Stubblefield and wife, a baby girl.

Travers News: The meeting held by the Holiness at Log Church has been a success. Rev. Levy Turner of Granby, conducted services Sunday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Cook northeast of Cassville, Jan 9, 1909, a daughter.

Mrs. John Box, of Fairland, Oklahoma has been visiting relative in this vicinity.

Born to Ab Baker and wife northeast of town, Jan 4, 1909, a son.

Dies of Tuberculosis: C. O. Short, a son of Ellis Short. [Click here to read]

An Old Settler Dies:  Again it is an unpleasant task to record the visit of the death angel to the home of George Higgs, an old and highly respected citizen of Liberty township, and there beckoned his beloved wife, Mrs. Semira Jane Higgs, to that better land, Jan 5, 1909, after a sickness of about ten days in pneumonia, aged 73 years, 7 months and 14 days.

She left a husband and five children to mourn her death. The children are Mrs. Dallas Box; Mrs. Walker England; Mrs. Tom Keeling and Horace and Geo. Higgs, all residents of that vicinity.

She had been a member of the Baptist Church all her life, was a true wife, an affectionate mother and an excellent citizen.

She was a daughter of the late John Burton and a sister of Jesse Burton, and has some half sisters.

The remains were laid to rest in the Burton Family burying ground on the 6th. Funeral services were held at the residence.

Mr. Higgs and children will have the sympathy of all their relatives and acquaintances. [Research Note: Martha Caroline Higgs married Dallas Box and she is buried at Clark Cemetery.]

Ash No. 2 News: Mrs. T. H. Hickey receive quite a treat Wednesday before Christmas by a visit from her youngest brother from Okalahoma. He is 23 years old and it is was the first time she'd ever saw [sic] him. Miss Chleo Hickey accompanied him on his return home.

Ash No 2 News: Uncle Tom Frost is very feeble and his eye has almost gone out. Should he lived to see St. Patrick's day he will be 85 years old.

Seligman News: Clarence Fawver is happily married, and now lives the life of a reasonable man in Springfield. His bride Miss Jennie Hooker is an estimable lady.

Seligman News: Bud Smith has moved to the John Herd farm south of Fawver's mill.

Seligman News: Bill Schultz and wife nee Zona Keith of Joplin, were here visiting a few days ago.

Seligman News: Henry Skelton shied himself to Arkansas Monday morning, and took unto himself a help-mate in the person of Miss Ollie Wilson. We join their many friends in wishing them much happiness and prosperity through life.

Munsey News: Silas Ball and family were the guests of Elbert Hall and family last Sunday.

Munsey News: Bob Jagers has moved to the Tobe James place.

Munsey News: Mr. Williams has purchased a stock of goods and is dealing in general merchandise at the head of Roaring River.

Munsey News: General Vanderpool spent the night with John Ash, Tuesday night.

Liberty No. 2 News: Mrs. W. H. Cole is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Bass of Pioneer.

Viola News: The new ferry boat at the Jack Morris ferry, is now ready for use.

Viola News: Mrs. Tom Willard and children of Prague, Okla., are visiting her mother, Mrs. T. E. McKee and friends.

Viola News: W. R. Cordell has moved on the H. E. Morro place.

White Church: Dode Hutchens of Monett visited his brother Ike Hutchens, Sunday.

White Church News: Rev. Holcomb intends to commence a protracted meeting at the white church in a few days.

White Church News: John Wade of Springfield, Ill., attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Arch Dyer.

Monett Times: Mrs. Joe Stubblefield of Cleveland, Tenn., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura Leckie.

John Williams of near Roaring River spring has purchased Taylor Bros. Racket store and moved it to the Roaring River mill.

Mrs. Thos. Collier of Seligman died Jan 13, of a continued illness, aged about 48 years. She left a husband and several children to mourn her death. She was a sister of H. P. Sons and of this city and Jas. Sons of near Seligman. [Research Note: Cemetery stone at New Salem Cemetery reads Frances E. Collier, born Nov 16, 1861, died Jan 13, 1909, wife of T. D. Collier. T. D. Collier's stone reads: Oct 16, 1830 and died May 29?, 1941.]

Mr. Robt. Ashcraft has had two thousand rainbow trout distributed in the stream, usually brown, in the McCord branch between Crane and Galena. Those came from the government hatchery at Neosho and went through here Thursday evening. The branch is fed by springs and they should do well. Aurora Argus

Mat. Hutchinson who resides 7 miles north of Rolla, was shot by his oldest son Barton, the 14th. The wound is not dangerous. Bart whipped a younger brother, and the father interfered.

Isaac J. Brown, 18 years old, has been arrested on a charge of robbing the post office at Simsberry, McDonald County.

The bill allowing a corporation to dam James River in Stone County, to create electric power, passed congress and was vetoed by President Roosevelt.

Born to Lock Stubblefield and wife, southwest of this city, Jan 19, 1909, a son, making the 9th son and 11th addition to this family.

Harry Cox of near Lebanon, VA, is visiting his uncle C. W. Edens and family of near town. Mr. Eden had never seen his nephew before and was exceedingly glad to meet him.

C. C. Carney and wife have returned from a visit to Marionville and aurora.

Born to Jas. Sapp and wife residing southeast of town, a daughter, last week.

Oliver P. Billings, 10 years old, who robbed a bank of Noel, of $92. was given 5 years in the State Reform School, in the McDonald County Circuit Court last week.

Hugh Daugherty who killed Jas. Littrell in a livery barn at Springdale, Ark., in 1907, and was convicted of manslaughter in 1908, and sent to the pen for five years, was recently pardoned. Hugh Daugherty many years ago, lived east of Cassville, a few miles, and had trouble with one of the Hodge boys about his wife. Daugherty was an old soldier and draws a pension.

Monett Times: M. C. Shipley is attending his father at Oswego, Kan., who is sick.

Monett Times: Miss Jessie Aulgur is recovering from scarlet fever.

Monett Times: Clyde Northcutt who teaches at Walnut Grove school visited Friday night with is aunt, Mrs. O. Barker. He went to Exeter, Saturday.

Monett Times: McKinley Schunk is very low with typhoid fever.

Scholten News: Frank Carney and wife are visiting at Flat Creek.

Scholten News: Emma Smyth has returned from a visit with her father.

Scholten News: Austin Wheeler and Everett Smyth caught 4 possums and a cat Saturday night.

Shady Grove News: Uncle Green Bridges is laid up with his heel again, but is better.

Purdy News: Mr. Houston Thomas died in St. Louis Friday, and the remains were brought to Purdy, Sunday. After short funeral services interment took place at the Calton Cemetery.

Washburn News: Chandler Davis of Washburn was calling on Miss Glen Reese Sunday eve.

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: G. M. Brixey of Cassville, brought mules here yesterday.

Wheaton News: The infant daughter of Add Cartwright and wife died Jan 10, of pneumonia. The bereaved family have our sympathy.

Wheaton News: Born to J. M. Garner and wife, Jan 11, a 10 pound son.

Viola News: Born to Range Robbins and wife, Jan 18, a son.

Viola News: Tom Arnold and family, old settlers of this vicinity, arrived from Oklahoma. It is said he had sold his possessions there and will again make his home here. 

Rollin Grammer now walks with a cane in one hand and a pipe wrench in the other to balance himself on account of a telegram received from his son, Chas. in St. Louis, stating that it was a nine pound girl, arrived 2:20 Tuesday morning. He's grandpa now. Verona Advocate.

James Oliver and wife celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary last week at their home near Hollister, Uncle Jim, as he called by everybody, was born and raised in Taney County, and is now 72 years old. Their children were present to help celebrate the happy day. Branson Echo.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bowling, the 15th, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bowling, the 12th, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bowling, the 15th, a daughter.  The fathers of these three babies are brothers. Crane Chronicle

Mr. and Mrs. James Holt of Pittsburg, Kansas, are the parents of a daughter born on the 22nd.

Viola News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Fred Whitaker of near Carter, he died of consumption.

Eagle Rock News: Born to Finis Ball and wife a bouncing boy, Sunday.

Eagle Rock News: Miss Grace Cassity spent Sunday with Misses Annie and Minnie Haddock.

Eagle Rock News: Miss Beulah Farwell visited the school at Golden Wednesday, it being the last day. Miss Maude Shumate was the teacher.

Exeter News: Born to Wm. Burrows and wife Wednesday morning a girl.

Cato News: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eden are the pound parents of a son.

Cato News: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailie are he proud parents of a little daughter.

The little son of George Bailey has been very sick but is some better.

Exeter News: Mr. and Mrs. Allen Champ, who have been in poor health for some time, are no better.

Monett Times: Last evening Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peel received a card from their son, Lynn, written on his arrival in Japan.

Monett Times: Mrs. J. W. Boogher is very ill with typhoid fever.

W. B. Boren Dead: The Democrat received a telegram from Earl Bayless at Claremore, Oklahoma, yesterday, Friday, announcing that W. B. Boren died at that place, Jan 30, at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at Claremore, Sunday at 2 p.m. Mr. Boren was formerly in the clothing business in this city and his many acquaintances will be pained to learn of his death. 

We regret to chronicle the death of Chas. Apple at his home near Seligman, Tuesday, Jan 26, aged about 40 years. He left a wife and children to mourn his death. Chas. tired to make this world better by having lived. Peace to his memory.

Bud, Joe, and Ernest Clontz of Ash Township were arrested by Sheriff Newman Monday and gave bond for their appearance at Circuit Court, on a charge of fighting.

Marriage Licenses:

Ray Cowherd and Pearl Gurley, Purdy

Thomas Jordan and Vinnie Hilton, McDowell

Clyde Doss, Joplin and Lillian Russell, Monett

Ross Stucky, Monett and Bessie Livingston, Cassville

Allen King and Clara Meador, Cassville

Peter Szydlaski, Eyria, Neb. and Lizzie Stechoweak, Monett

W. R. Coon and Clara Cramer, Purdy

Willie, six year old son of Bud Cole of Granby, died Jan 25 of tuberculosis of the bone. Bud Cole was a resident to Cassville many years ago.

John C. Call contested the homestead claim of Mrs. Ariminta J. Brown, age 75 years, in Barry County, down near Washburn. Call the contestant relinquished his right to the land in favor of Chas. C. Black of Washburn. Mrs. Brown, who had lived in a cave on the land went away on a visit to Montana, she said.

J. E. Passwaters of near Mano has traded the E. Williamson farm on Rock Creek, for stock of goods at Purcell, Jasper County.

John Hillhouse, of Lawrence County, age near 81 years, died Jan 31st.

Mrs. Elbert Wells of near Corsicana, died Saturday, Jan 30, 1909, of general debility, age 65 years. She left a husband and six children to mourn her death. She was buried Monday in the Corsicana Cemetery.

Judge Henson was called to his home near Jenkins, Wednesday, on account of ht he sickness of his wife. He returned Thursday and reported his wife much better.

Jesse Browning of Marionville, died Sunday, Jan 31, 1909. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Helen Hobbs and her son, Grover, attended the funeral of a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Crouch, of Bentonville, Ark., this week. The deceased was a grandson of the late Judge A. B. Greenwood.

Jesse Burton of Shoal Creek Township died.  [Click here to read]

Shell Knob News: Our school closed last Friday, Misses Della Blythe and Ennie Mills as teachers gave satisfaction.

Shell Knob News: Uncle Billie Cooper, as he was familiarly known, died Jan 24.  [Click here to read]

Shady Grove News: Fred Raush who has been down with a cold, is some better.

Carter News: Earnie Silles has his telephone an would like to chat with his friends.

Carter News: Jasper Wolfenbarger is teaching school at Owens Bend, Stone County.

Purdy News: Mrs. H. P. Sons of Cassville was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Houston, last week.

Purdy News: Mrs. Burrell of Humansville is visiting her grand daughter, Mrs. Herman Ranes.

Travers News: John Hutchens exchanged property with Wm. Oxford of Webb City, and moved there. Mr. Oxford and family came here to their property, but were so disappointed they returned.

J. L. Rubenstein is again able to be at his place of business after a brief spell of sickness. Greenfield advocate.  Mr. Rubenstein formerly resided in Cassville, and his name was then Balshowsky.

Thomas Ragsdale, aged 80 years, living on Finley Creek, five miles from Seymour, was found dead in his bed, Tuesday morning of last week. He had been a resident of Webster County many years an was well known in that section of the country. Marshfield Chronicle.

The Verona school closed Wednesday on account of diphtheria and other sickness and will remain closed for at least a week. Considerable sickness is reported up there above spring River. Carthage Democrat.

Mrs. Naomi McNatt daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crouch of Pleasant Ridge, died at her home in Joplin, on Friday of last week and was buried in the cemetery at that place. Verona Advocate.

White Church News: Monty Taylor has been on the sick list. [Research Note: Winfred Taylor and his wife Louisiana Ellen Banks were his parents. Lot and Elizabeth Ann (Woodard) Banks were the parents of Louisiana.]

Petit Jury: The following petit jury was selected for the February term of circuit court: [Click here to read]

W. T. Ayers of Eagle Rock, has purchased a herd of Black Polled Angus, cattle, and will raise this fine breed of cattle.

Mrs. Jennie Reed and daughter Miss Mabel of Neosho are visiting her sister, Mrs. Hugh Montgomery.

In Taney County on night of Feb 4th, at a charivari party, Richard Crabtree shot and killed Geo. Salmon. The pistol was supposed to be empty. The corner's verdict death by accidental shooting.

Mrs. J. M. Black of this city and Mrs. W. P. Jones of Lohmersburg, have been attending their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchens at Pioneer, who is sick. She is 82 years old. She is the widow of the late John B. Hutchens, a highly respected citizen of this county, during life.

Monday E. A. Hewett and J. R. Riddle fought a duel on the streets of Ash Grove. Pistols and shot guns were the weapons used, and although a great number of shots were fired no one was seriously hurt. The quarrel arose over a division fence. Both parties are under arrest. Mt. Vernon Chieftain

J. W. Riddle formerly Marshall at Ash Grove has been arrested on a charge of murder for killing G. Mullens at that place, one year ago.

Tobe Mullens of Turnback, was in town Monday, and reports that he killed a large garter snake on the 14th of January, which he found crawling around on the snow. Mt. Vernon Chieftain.

A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wilks yesterday. Verona Advocate

Allen Hudson of Pierce City, visited his daughter, Mrs. Ritttenhouse, Tuesday. Monett Times.

Howard Langston, age 65, died at Guyman, Okla.,  Feb 3. He was a member of the old time Langston family of Springfield. The remains were shipped to Springfield for burial. 

Rocky Comfort Telegrams: Jerry Clapper of near this city accidentally shot himself with a pistol. The bullet entered the left lung lodged in his shoulder.

Liberty No. 2: Mrs. S. F. Laney is on the sick list.

Liberty No. 2 News: Bob Bibb has moved his shingle mill to W. H. Coles place.

Cato News: The little son of Noah Bay died Tuesday of diphtheria.

Shoal Creek: Epp Higgs is building a new buggy shed.

Exeter News: Dick Mock and family came up from Fayetteville, Ark., Sunday, to visit Mrs. Mock's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bashe.

Hailey News: Orvil Reynolds was exchanging smiles with Miss Pearylee Doty, Sunday.

Cub McArtor of Trenton, MO, and Will McArtor of Garden City, Kan., visited their mother Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughn north of town this week.

Born to Ira L. Garrison of Exeter, Jan 28, 1909, a son. Ira could not have been better pleased, as it is a democrat.

Chas. W. Day of Ash township, was in town Thursday and made this office a  pleasant call. We are glad to know his health is improving. 

Milus Robbins of near town, while trapping on Roaring River, caught a wild cat and brought it home alive.

Mrs. Rhoda Adams obtained judgment against the Frisco road for $1,250., as damages for killing her son, Clevenger Lillard, some 38 months or 4 years ago, in the yards at Monett, by a switch engine, and was horribly mangled.

Mrs. Louise Card, wife of the late Jos. A. Card, died Jan 29, 1909, at Neodesha, Kan., and the remains were laid to rest in Monett. She was a daughter of Alfred Smith formerly of Monett, and who built the county farm building. Joseph Card was a son of the late Wm. Card of Monett who formerly resided in northeast part of this county.

Circuit Court Proceedings   [click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

Ray Swindle and Lola Clontz, Washburn

Wm. F. Burris and Elizabeth Applegate, Viola

Archie Thomas and Mrs. Ella Wasson, Monett

Hailey News: The wedding bells have rung again, Mr. Samuel Otto Lester and Miss Eliz Doty were married Sunday, Feb 14th. We wish the young couple a long and prosperous journey through life.

Mrs. John S. Colley died at her home in Iola, Kansas, January 12, in her 72nd year.  [Click here to read]

A groom of 22 and a bride of 12 considerably astonished the deputy recorder at Carthage Sunday. He asked for the consent of the girl's parents and  the mother stepped forward and said, "Nope I don't keer." The girl was in short dresses. [Research Note: Item does read Sunday  -  seems somewhat unusual.]

Andy Smith, a horse trader of near Marionville, attempted suicide last week, by taking a dose of stramonina?, from which he recovered.

In January there were reported to Dr. Woody health commissioner, 40 deaths and 62 births. All four who died between the age of ten and twenty had consumption. Springfield Express

Uncle Jos. Newman wore a badge pinned to his coat this week that he first put on 42 years ago.  [Click here to read]

Circuit Court Proceedings - Feb 20, 1909 [Click here to read]

Samuel Yarbrough, of Avilla, Jasper County, heard a disturbance in his father's barn, the Rev. Yarborough, Sunday night and went to see about it, when he saw a man and asked him what he was doing there, when the fellow shot the boy in the thigh, and Samuel shot at the stranger who ran away. Rev. Yarbrough was not at home at the time. The boy called his mother who helped him to the house and a doctor was summoned from Reeds. We hope he may recover.

Stray Notice: Taken up as a stray by G. W. Burdine of Washburn township, Jan 9, 1909, and posted before the undersigned a justice for the peace, for said township, one red steer two years old with some white on belly. Said animal was appraised at $15. B. F. McCary, Justice Peace.

A. J. Roller of Mountain Grove, MO, came in Monday morning to attend circuit court. Mr. Roller is a former resident of Sugar Creek township.

Mrs. Desdemonia Tucker and children of Rossville, Ill., and Mrs. Ella Roy of Grant County, Okla., were visiting their father J. C. Barcus of this city. They left for home Tuesday.

Married, Sunday, Feb 14, 1909, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Don Dickerson, Kenna, N. M. Claude J. Marbut and Miss Wilma O. Dick of that place. Claude's many relatives and friends in this county wish him ? success and happiness.

John Sheets of Exeter, who is old and in very feeble health, fell Thursday and it is feared broke one of his hips. We hope not.

Thomas Hollow News: Born to Hiram Metcalf and wife Feb. 10, a boy.

Purdy News: J. P. McClure, the Frisco agent, visited his parents, at Exeter, last Sunday.

Purdy News: W. R. Coon and Mrs. Cramer were married at the home of the bride, south of Purdy, Sunday afternoon. Both parties are well known and highly respected. 

Monett News:  Chas. Bethel has returned from Enid, Oklahoma.

Monett News: James Vermillion formerly of Monett, but now of Melrose, N. M., is visiting relatives and friends here.

Independence News: David Phillips and son have traded their saw and corn mill to the McNatt Brothers for a corn mill at Butterfield.

Married: Sunday, Feb 14, 1909, at the home of Mrs. Dora Talbert, in this city, Rev. Geo. S. Yarbrough married I. F. Russell, of Turkey, Hall County, Texas, and Miss Sarah Hadlow of Cassville.   [Click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

John W. Hadlow, Eagle Rock and Elizabeth Brown, Shell Knob

Samuel D. Lester, Cassville and Eliza Doty, Jenkins

C. W. Wallace and Lena Perkins, Seligman

Chas C. Ryan, Cassville and Sudie Meador, Washburn

A. E. Selvidge, Purdy, and Martha Meister, Monett

J. F. Russell, Turkey, Tex. and Sarah Hadlow, Eagle Rock

C. E. Benbroook and E. A. Waskop, Monett

John Gilmore of South Greenfield, age 79 years, died last week.

Ash News: Elbert Surrett is visiting his parents H. A. Surrett and family.

Travers News: Geo. Teel bought the Huck Carver farm of Mr. Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery bought Mr. Teel's farm and mill property. They exchanged places last week. We regret losing Mr. Teel from our neighborhood, but at the same time most heartily welcome Mr. Montgomery and wish them both unbounded success.

Travers News: Homer Marbut closed a very successful school at Quaker, Friday, we wish him many successful school terms as he will make teaching his profession.

Shoal Creek News: Charley Vineyard killed a mad dog at his house Saturday morning.

Shoal Creek News: Rocky and Swindle played ball Saturday evening, the game went in favor of the Swindle boys.

Rock Creek News: Born to Monroe Edie and wife an eight pound girl.

Cato News: John Perriman and wife are on the sick list.

Exeter News: Mrs. Fanes Dollar has gone to Joplin to see her daughter Mrs. Birdie Woods who is sick.

Exeter News: J. H. Graves a highly respected citizen of this place died at his home, Monday, Feb 15, at 1 o'clock, aged 86 years. Mr. Graves had lived in Exeter about 5 years, and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and several grown up children to mourn his death.

Exeter News: Ernest Sallee, R. F. D, carrier, was on the sick list Thursday, and Chas. Haddock, his substitute served the route.

White Church News: Monty Taylor has been sick the last few days.

Troy Brock of Bethpage was arrested and brought here Friday on a charge of manslaughter. His wife died about a month ago and some of her relatives suspected Brock of causing her death. The body was exhumed and the stomach sent to Kansas City for examination and his arrest followed upon receiving the report of the examination. He had no difficulty in making bond for his appearance for the preliminary trial to be held here Monday before Justice W. H. Mangum?, Pineville.

Julius Powell, son of J. L. Powell of Pierce City, died there last week of consumption, age 24 years.

Dr. L. C. Snell of Fairview, has been arrested, charge with violating the local option law in writing prescriptions. Those fellow over there, will have to drink well water or have a rain barrel.

Wm. Painter of near Wheaton, visited a brother at Carthage, last week.

Everett Powell living four miles northwest of Exeter, was thrown from the buggy, dislocating one of his shoulders, while driving a young horse last Saturday. At last accounts he was getting along okay.

Miss Dora Cowan closed a very successful school in Rosa Hill district in Capps Creek township last week.

Mrs. George Callaway went to Aurora, Thursday morning to attend her mother, Mrs. R. D. Lenhart, who is very sick.

Charlie Sills received a letter from Andrew J. McMurty of Las Palmas, Old Mexico, last week. He formerly resided 3 miles southwest of town, at the McMurty spring.

Pole Bradley of Miami, Okla., a brother of Mrs. Jas. Stacy, has been visiting her.

T. N. Galyen will keep his fine horse and jacks at his barn in Ash township, 5 miles west of Seligman, this season.

Sam Trolinger will soon move to the Lum Henry residence just north of the railroad.

Mrs. T. P. Mooney of Washburn visited Mrs. W. B. Robbins and family of this city, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The school at the People's district near Seligman, closed on the 19th, with Miss Maggie Ruddick teacher. A big dinner was spread and a general good time was had. She taught an excellent school.

Circuit Court Proceedings, Feb 27, 1909, Barry Co., MO [click here to read]

Marriage Licenses:

O. C. Stephenson, Minerasprings and Rosa Worthey, Mano

J. T. Williams, Komalty Co., Okla. and Lucy Niel, Scholten

Jas. P. Moore, Monett and Mellie Hallowell, Bentonville, Ark.

John T. Sullivan and Jennie B. Clinton, Monett.

While working in the mines at Joplin, Harry, Joseph, and Killbert Ritter, Robert, Warren and Ash Griffin were killed and Bert Ritter was fatally injured and Frank Ownley's leg broken and hurt internally on night of Feb 26th. Roy Irwin was knocked down by the concussion, but escaped injury.

Hazel Dell News: Aunt Polly Smith nee Christopher one of the old time citizens of this community died Thursday and was buried Friday afternoon at the Christopher Cemetery. She was 73 years of age and leaves two sisters and several other relatives to mourn her death.

Washburn Prairie News: John Weston of Beaver attended the funeral of his nephew, Wesley Burnet Friday.

Washburn Prairie News: Wesley Burnett died Feb 25, at the home of his father near Washburn of consumption. [Click here to read]

Washburn Prairie News: Born to George Longley and wife, Feb 25, a girl.

W. F. Keithley of Monett, has been arrest on a charge of fraudulently drawing a pension. At the time of the Civil War Keithley is said to have been a boy 11 years old. He had a cousin by the same name that had been enlisted twice in the army, and this Kithley obtained the necessary papers in some way, that enable him to draw this pension. He was indicted by the last U. U. Grand jury.

Big Judgment: Thursday of last week, the case of Mrs. Alta Lee, a daughter of the late Elmer Whitis, who died in the Nevada Insane Asylum, several years ago, against the Frisco R. R., was terminated by the jury bring a verdict for $12,000 damages, in favor of the plaintiff. She claimed to have injured on defendants deport platform at Fitzbugh, Okla., on July 12, 1908, by stepping on a rotten plank that broke causing her to fall with her child, inflicting internal injuries. F. P. Sizer of Monett was for plaintiff, while J. T. Woodruff and J. B. Todd of Springfield, T. D. Steele of Monett, and Jake Davis represent the defendants. This is the largest judgment for damages ever returned in this county. It will be threshed out in the Supreme Court. [Research Note: When searching these newspapers search for Whiteis also.]

The will of the late Chas. Apple was probated last week, W. A. Stapleton of Seligman was made executor.

The will of Mrs. Martha L. Smith, deceased of Monett, has been probated and A. H. Smith, her daughter was made executor.

Mrs. Geo. Flaherty of near Jenkins, died Saturday, Feb 27th of pneumonia. The remains were laid to rest in the Quaker Cemetery, four miles out on the Springfield road.

Houston Thomas of near Purdy, who died at St. Louis, in December, carried a $1,000 policy in the M. W. A. Society, and his family will be paid that amount.

Northwest Corner News: Will Gates of Purdy visited his cousin Mrs. Moro Chapman last week.

Northwest Corner News: Mrs. M. T. Kelly visited her brother M. J. West, Sunday.

Northwest Corner News: Born to Herman Witt and wife, Feb 4th, a son.

Eagle Rock News: Alva Stryker and wife left Saturday for Kansas, where they will make their home for awhile. We are sorry to see them leave but wish them success.

Married Monday, March 1, 1909, at the County Clerk's office by Judge Duncan, R. L. Roberts and Miss Annie Crenshaw of Rocky Comfort.

George Callaway received a phone message from Aurora, Wednesday morning informing him of the death of Mrs. Lenhart, Mrs. Callaway's mother. Mrs. Callaway has been with her mother since last week. George and his children went to Aurora on the morning train. This is a severe blow to Mr. Lenhart who was devoted to his wife, family have our sympathy.  

Mrs. Caroline Hall, widow of the late John Hall, died Wednesday, age 77 years, at her home 4 miles southeast of town. The remains were laid to rest yesterday in the Horner cemetery. She was a good citizen and had been afflicted many weeks. She was the mother of Miss Polly and Joe Hall of near town; Mrs. Will Smith of Gideon, Okla.; and the late Mrs. Albert Smith of Golden. They were all present when she died. 

Clark News: Died, Feb 26th, five miles southwest of Purdy in the Clark district, Mrs. Mary Adeline Jennings, wife of Chas S. Jennings. Mrs. Jennings was born March 23, 1840 at Buffalo, N. Y., being 50 years 11 months, and 3 days old. She was married July 12, 1868, at Twin Lake, Iowa. Eight children were born to them, five of who survive, one son and four daughters. She was converted and joined the United Brethren at the age of seventeen. The remains were laid to rest in Mount Pleasant Cemetery after services conducted by Brother Combs.

William Tennis of Washburn, MO, came down last week on a visit to old time friends. He left here seventeen years ago and this his first visit since he left. Berryville, Ark., Progress

W. J. Burton was born in Barry County, Missouri, Dec 25, 1838 and died Feb 1, 1909. He was converted and joined the New Hope Baptist Church July 1st, 1858 and lived a faithful member until death. He leaves a wife, and son and daughter to mourn his death. He was for many ears treasure of this church: The church loves a faithful member; the community a good citizen. May we who are left behind strive to meet him in the home above.

Samira Higgs was born in Barry County, Missouri, Aug 19, 1833 and died Jan 5, 1909. She was converted and joined the New Hope Baptist Church Nov 28, 1855, and lived a faithful member until death. She leaves an aged husband and five children  to mourn her death who in the hour of bereavement we commit them to Him who doeth all things well.

Exeter News: Rev. St. Clair filled his regular appointment at the South Methodist Church, Sunday.

Exeter News: Buck Harris and family intended starting to Alvarado, Texas, Monday, but Mrs. Harris was taken suddenly ill and they were compelled to postpone the trip.

Travers News: Mrs. George Flaherty was buried in Quaker Cemetery, Sunday. Services ere conducted by Rev. Will Hankins and Rev. J. C. Lowe. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors were present. Much sympathy was manifested. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her death. May heaven support and guide them in their sad bereavement.

Rock Springs News: Mrs. James Still is very sick from severe attack of paralysis.

Ambrose Weaver, age 26 years, 1 month, and 3 days, died Feb 26, 1909. The remains were buried at Munsey Chapel. We believe he was a son of Warren Weaver, a former resident of this county, but now a resident of Newton County, near Fairview.

John H. Tuck of Garfield, Ark., has gone insane over religion. He was taken to Bentonville, where his sanity will be passed on, and then he will be sent to the Insane Asylum.

Ben Gallon shot Wm. Bryant at Noel, in McDonald County, last week, with a shot gun and badly wounded him. Bryant took a can of Pet Cream out of Gallon's pocket and refused to give it up, caused the trouble.

Henry Marshall, of Noel, McDonald County, died last week of pneumonia, age 33 years. He left a wife and three children. He was a son of Tom Marshall the well known merchant of that place.

Thomas Hollow News: Mrs. Micie Senseny of Ester and Mrs. Parmlee Senseny were the guest of Mrs. Fred Cole, last Friday. [Sensensey]

Mary Damaris Lenhart, nee Hart, was born Oct 20, 1834, in Davies County, MO, died March 3, 1909, at Aurora, MO, age 54 years, 4 months, and 4 days. [Click here to read]

Bird Roller, formerly of Seligman, who shot and killed Jess King in Texas, instead of Oklahoma, while King was advancing on him with a knife, was convicted and fined $500., and given one year in jail. King was an uncle of Roller and was raised at Washburn. 

Wm. Clingenpeel, aged 72 years, 11 months, 19 days, died last week of heart failure. He was an old soldier. Rocky Comfort Telegram 

Andy B. Stringer of Monett, died Sunday night, of a lung trouble, age 63 years. Monett Star

Dr. Hudson's infant babe of Monett, died this week, and was buried in Pierce City Cemetery. Monett Star

Albert York and family came home Wednesday from Honey Lake where they had been called by the late illness of Mr. York's father, who died Monday, at the age of 73 years. The remains were buried Tuesday in the Anderson Cemetery.

Ash News: T. L. Vanzandt is putting in a chicken ranch. [Van Zandt]

Ash News: Hugh Vanzandt broke his buggy tongue Sunday, while driving with is girl. Walking happened not to be crowded.

Born to Carl Mitchell and wife, Sunday, March 14, 1909, a son, prematurely, weighting 3 lbs. The little fellow lived until Monday and died, and was buried that evening in Oak Hill Cemetery.

L. R. Funston died Sunday at Nora Springs, Iowa. [Click here to read] 

Mrs. Eliza Stubblefield living 2 1/4 miles south of town left Monday for Claremore, where she will make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Bayless.

Jacob McClendon of near Purdy, died March 5th, 1909, of la grippe, age 76 years.  [Click here to read] 

Geo. Long of near Jenkins, was in town Tuesday, and said that Walter McCubbin's little 3 or 4 year-old daughter of near Leann, was badly burned and it was thought that she could not recover. Her clothing caught fire from the fire place, burning her from head to foot on one side.

Miss Edna Taylor of Stone County, who has been teaching in the Galena schools for a number of years, has announced herself a candidate for County School Commissioner.

W. P. Murrell, a policeman, of Aurora, was tried at Mt. Vernon, last and this week, for killing Tom Miller at Aurora, in September 1903.

Hiram Montgomery of Springfield was tried at Mt. Vernon on a charge of venue, this week, on a charge of murdering George Mitchell in Springfield, Aug 23, 1908.

Thomas Murrell of Aurora, died at the Sanitarium Friday, and was taken to Aurora for interment. M. Vernon F & J.

Shady Grove News: Mrs. Vede Marbut and sister Cora Bridges were visiting their father J. D. Bridges last week.

Shady Grove News: D. A. Utter made a visit to Oklahoma, recently and visited all the Carver's and Jack England, who formerly lived in Barry County. They all seemed to be doing well. Jack England and C. H. Carver are farming near Fairland, James Carver, Marshal, "Little " Hack and Willford live near Cleora. Oscar Utter is teaching at the Monroe school house, eight miles south of Afton. His school will be out April 30. He is getting $50. per month

Mrs. Tucker, a sister of W. T. Goostree, who lived north of Exeter, died Friday night, March 5th, and was buried Saturday. Rocky Comfort Telegrams

Marriage Licenses:

Henry Applegate to Eunice E. Wells, Shell Knob

John Turner, Carthage to Minnie Thomas, Roark

Herschel Dabney to Popy Madewell, Shell Knob

Clay Purselley, Pleasant Hope, Polk County to Susie Williams, Exeter

Geo White and Maud England, Pierce City

Remember the Tacky party at Exeter Opera House to-night. Saturday, April 3, 1909.

Lee Nutt was acquitted at Joplin, Wednesday of murdering Jacob Nicely for disturbing his home.

All persons are hereby warned not to trespass on D. P. Pharis farm or lands.

Mrs. C. F. Marbut Dead: Passes Away at Her Home in Columbia, Wednesday.  [Click here to read]

Stole and killed Cow for Hide: George Harp killed a fresh milch [sic] cow belonging to B. F. Windes of Washburn, and skinned her, selling the hide to Mr. Davis, the produce man at Seligman.

Harp skipped on at once but was tailed to the Arkansas line by Sheriff Newman and others, Mr. Windes has offered $50. reward for his arrest.

Sunday, March 15, Henry Applegate of Viola, and Miss Eunice Willis of this place, were married by Rev. Cottrell. The bride was attired in white ___ and the groom wore traditional black. Those young people are well and favorably known. We extend congratulations. 

Mrs. Mary James, widow of the late Elias James, died at the home of George James, Sunday afternoon, age ? Her remains were ? to Clark Cemetery. She was a member of the Baptist Church for many years and lived a devoted Christian life to the end. She left relatives and many friends to mourn their loss. We sympathize with them in their bereavement. [Research Note: She was born 3rd July 1845.]

Married Saturday, March 20, by Squire Plattenburg, at his office, Geo. Vaughn and Miss Maud Reynolds both of near Cassville.

Shell Knob News: Prof. Roy Jaynes who was teaching at the Fields school house closed his school on account of sickness in the neighborhood.

Shell Knob News: Roda Harrell who has spent the past three months at Mt. Vernon, returned home last week.

Shoal Creek News: Joe Hoover of Corsicana, died Saturday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon at the Corsican cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

Scholten News: Mrs. Am Wiley has been in very poor health for sometime.

Scholten News: John Hilton living between this place and Crane, was called to his daughters, Mrs. McCubbin, who had a little three year old girl burned to death. They have the sympathy of all.