Answers Death's Call: Rev. W. C. Gilbert died at his home at Golden, Sunday night, April 28.   [Click here to read]

Mrs. Sweeney sent 16 sons to war. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Birdie Boggs, wife of conductor Bert Boggs, of Monett was drowned in Kelley Creek. [Click here to read]

A. L. Galloway has been informed by letter of the death of Mrs. Geo. King, a former citizen of this county. [Click here to read]

Nubbin Ridge News: Our school is progressing nicely with Oren Brattin as teacher.

New Salem News: Adam Skelton and family and Bill Brewer and family visited Sam Fountain Sunday.

Cross Hollows News: Albert Martin had a horse to get choked Sunday.

Cross Hollows News: There was a moving picture show at the school house Monday night.

Cross Hollows News: Mrs. A. J. Land visited her daughter, Pearl Widders, Sunday, who is on the sick list.

Mano News: Little Ray Chappell died April 14, 1912. [Click here to read] 

Mano News: Mrs. Mable [Mabel] Taggert has our next term of school.  

Mano News: Mrs. Martha Brown from Joplin has been visiting her father, Uncle Jack Stever. He has been right poorly but is better at this writing.

Rock Springs News: Frank Hickery of Granit City, Ill., was visiting his brother-in-law J. H. McGlothin Saturday of last week.

Rock Springs News: Bob Fine is home after spending the winter in Oklahoma.  [Click here to read] 

Shell Knob News: Mrs. A. J. Clanton has been on the sick list but is some better now.

Independence News: Mrs. S. H. Hankins and children and Rose and Omah Wooten spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.

Independence News: Mr. and Mrs. Eck Saltz spent Saturday night with Mrs. Saltz's brother, O. Boucher, and wife.

Jenkins news: It is reported Jim Ethridge had two mares and a mule colt to drown by the recent high water.

Jenkins News: Mr. and Mrs. Will Bennett attended the funeral of Mrs. Sam Bailey of Clio.

Jenkins News: Gid Bolin had two horses killed by lighting Saturday night.

Butterfield News: Mrs. Dave Talbert and Mrs. Dr. Leith attended the funeral of their cousin, Walter Powell, Saturday at Pierce City.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. Clara Taylor received a nice gold ring from her daughter, Mrs. Holstein, in Washington, for a birthday present.

Albert Dombroski of Capps Creek Township passed through Cassville.  [Click here to read] 

Thos. H. Robberson candidate for judge, August primary. [Click here to read]

George Swindle sold Lots 4 and 5 in block 14, Wheaton for total of $65. to W. R. Woodward.

Mrs. Jas. Johnson of Monett visited her daughter, Mrs. O. H. Hudson Sunday. She was accompanied by her little daughter, Miss Agnes.

Mrs. Geo. Joslin received news this week of the serious illness of a brother-in-law who lives in Iowa.

Miss Bland Houston who has been in Idaho is visiting her brother, Wm. Houston, and family at Purdy.

H. M. Murray, attended the I.O.O.F. Anniversary.  [Click here to read]

Miss Myrtle Baird has returned from Ennis, Tex, where she has been teaching.

T. D. Steele inherits a large sum of money. [Click here to read]

Misses Mae and Lena Combs of Monett visited their friends, Misses Lucy and Louise Landis, the latter par of last week.

In the death of Mrs. Samuel Bailey of Clio, that vicinity lost one of its best citizens. She was 55 years old and was one of the many victims of the dreaded disease consumption, which takes so many persons to a premature grave. She leaves a husband and seven children, five sons and two daughters. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes east of Cassville and the body laid to rest in the Clio Cemetery.

W. D. Burge, died at his home in Conway, Iowa, March 29, 1912. [Click here to read]

A number of neighbors and friends and relatives of W. J. Farwell gathered at his home Wednesday, April 24.  [Click here to read] 

Mrs. James Stacey and two little children of Oklahoma are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Jr.

Mrs. C. H. Hadley returned Saturday morning from a weeks visit with her father, J. B. Hudson, and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beaver at Pierce City.

Mrs. Clara Powell and son of Berryville have been visiting Mrs. Powell's uncle, J. W. Turner, and family. They returned home Tuesday morning.

Rev. and Mrs. Abe Carlin of Tulsa, Okla., were called to Monett last week by the sad death of their daughter, Mrs. Boggs, who was drowned. Rev. and Mrs. Carlin are well known in this county, which was for many years their home.

Walter Lamb, editor of the Marshfield Mail, died Thursday of spinal meningitis, age 32 years. He was sick from Monday to Thursday and was unconscious almost from the moment he was first taken. Lamb was a promising young man in his profession, well educated and prepared by a college training for his chosen work. He had only been engaged in the newspaper for a short time. He leaves no family.

Curg and John Boucher are in from Sulpher Springs, Tex., this week visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boucher at Purdy. Curg is now editor of the Sulpher Springs Gazette, a weekly paper published in his home town. He spent Wednesday with friends in Cassville.

Mt. Grove News: Ira Marbut and wife visited Jeff Stockton and wife Sunday.

Clio News: April 30, the death angel visited our community and claimed for its victim the wife of Samuel Bailie. She was a victim of consumption, was sick four months. She bore her sickness with patience, waiting for the end to come. Susan was 55 years old joined the M. E. Church when very young and remained faithful until death. She leaves a husband, five sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Ennes of  near Cassville after which she was laid to rest in the Zion Cemetery to await the resurrection morn.  

Eagle Rock News: The Tucker boys and Pink Smith think that they are the champion fox hunters as they went out one night caught two the same night.

Eagle Rock News: Willie Farwell is reported better at present he has been sick for some time.

Eagle Rock News: Miss Jessie Reed has returned home after a short visit with her uncle, Bill Roller, of Seligman.

Eagle Rock News: Aunty Martha Curry who has been very sick is reported some better at present.

Eagle Rock News: Elmer Skelton has rented part of Sime Purse's farm and is cultivating it this spring.

Gunter News: Wm. Riddle and family attended church at Butterfield and spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Merit Nickle.

Ash No. 2 News: Mrs. J. Hawkins lost a fine cow in the flood that swept down the hollow Saturday night one week ago.

Washburn Prairie News: Moulton Varner of Rock Springs visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Varner, Sunday.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. H. J. Hopkins and daughter Lulah and grand-daughter, Jennie, visited her daughter, Mrs. P. E. Smith and family of Eagle Rock, Saturday and Sunday.

Forest Grove News: Charley Norris and wife of Coffeyville, Kans., are visiting Mrs. Norris' father, S. H. Beeson, and other relatives near the Grove. 

Cross Hollows News: Roscoe Twilligear and Miss Susan Land drove to Cassville Wednesday where they were united in marriage by Squire Plattenburg. They have the best wishes of a host of friends.

The Pineville Herald states that Judge John C. Lamson was thrown from a wagon at his farm near Pineville one day last week during a runaway and received several cuts and bruises and a sprained wrist. The injuries were not reported to be serious. Judge Lamson is 86 years old but still as active as if many years younger. His many friends in Barry County will be pleased know of his escape without serious injuries.

J. H. Baird has resigned as marshal of the city of Cassville, Mr. Baird is constable of Flat Creek township and stated in offering his resignation that his reason for so doing was the duties of the two offices conflicted, making it difficult to properly look after the duties of the two office at those times.

Order of Publication: [abstract] W. H. Banks and Mahoney Banks, his wife, also M. J. Whittington, plaintiffs vs. Overton Revis and his unknown wife or if he be dead then his unknown heirs and widow, etc.

We are authorized to announce William A. Hopkins of Ash Township as a candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to the action of the voters at the August primary.

Big Day for Barry County Schools. The Eight Grade graduation, spelling and declamatory contests made Saturday May 4 a red letter day for the year in the school work in this county. [Click here to read]

Answered Death's Call: James Leroy Shipman died at Pierce City, Sunday night, April 28, at the age of 32 years and 22 days of miners consumption. He was buried at the Pierce City cemetery April 30th, by the I. O. O. F. Lodge. Rev. Bert Smith conducted the funeral services.

He leaves a sorrowing mother, M. A. Shipman, three brothers, Bert, Irvin and John, also one sister, Lillie, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His smiling face will be missed by his loved ones, but their loss is Heaven's gain.

May God be with the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow.

Judges of Election: Following is the list of judges, appointed by the county court for the special election to be held Saturday, June 1, 1912. [Click here to read]

Dog Hollow News: We are sorry to hear of Miss Della Oakley's serious illness. Hope she will recover.

Mano News: Aunt Lizzie Eagleston is slowly improving.

Mano News: Rev. Ed Chappell's sister came in last Tuesday on a visit. They hadn't seen each other for 40 years, she was accompanied by her son.

Union Valley News: Uncle Clay Seman returned to Kansas City after quite a long visit with his niece, Mrs. O. G. Russell.

Jenkins News: Mr. Ellis of Aurora who is helping in the blacksmith shop took a trip home Sunday week.

Arnhart News: Charles McCracken of Flat Creek has been very low with pneumonia. His mother, Mrs. P. S. Windham, and sister, Mrs. Sigel Bowman, have been visiting him. They report him some better.

McDowell News: Everyone around here is in favor of building a new court house right now and not wait any longer.

Shell Knob News: Thomas Painter is collecting the poll tax.

Cross Hollows News: A nephew of Mrs. DeMoss came down to stay with her a few days.

Cross Hollows News: Mrs. James Mayfield and children who have been visiting her parents, W. S. Lester and family for some time returned to their home in Monett Wednesday.

Kings Prairie News: We are sorry to learn of the destruction done by the storm to the property of our neighbors. [Click here to read]

Kings Prairie News: Court house issue. [Click here to read]

New Site News: Mrs. Ina Carlin and children of Granby visited her mother, Mrs. Nena Wormington last Sunday.

New Site News: Mrs. Nena Wormington entertained her niece from Pierce City Sunday.

New Site News: Miss Hessie Montgomery and brother Mason, of Pierce City attended church at New Site Sunday and took dinner at Mrs. M. C. Banks.

Walnut Valley News: We are sorry to say that Mr. Stockton is moving away. We realize we are losing a good man from our community.

Walnut Valley News: Homer Goodnight has our heart felt sympathy in all of his troubles.

Shady Grove News: Mrs. Lowery of Purdy is at her daughter's, Mrs. W. H. McNally, this week.

Butterfield News: Mrs. Mary Gray of Purdy was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Young, Sunday.

Washburn News: Mrs. Thomas Shannon (nee Katie Fry) who has been visiting Newt West and family left Monday night for New Mexico to join her husband. They were married the 3rd inst. at Monett.

Washburn News: Walter Yearns of Texas visited his uncle, E. A. Burnett, and family from Thursday until Sunday.

Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sage, of Chanute, Kansas, a boy, May 5th.

Roaring River News: Mr. and Mrs. John Ash visited their daughter, Mrs. Dovie Keeling, near Butterfield, Saturday and Sunday.

Roaring River News: Clyde Puett and sister, Gustie Visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hood, on Washburn Prairie Sunday.

Cedar Bluff News: A. Arnaud had a bunch of mules that ran through the wire fence killing one mule and badly cutting three more.

Mrs. W. T. Bailey returned from Rocky Comfort Thursday where she was called on account of the illness of her father, J. T. Johnson.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carey Henry, Thursday, May 9, a daughter.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hopkins, south of town, Tuesday May 14, twins, a boy and girl.

The Purdy school closes Friday May 24. The graduating class this year is a large one.  [Click here to read]

Dr. C. M. Sparkman and Dr. John Sparkman have been attending their father, M. B. Sparkman. [Click here to read]

Mrs. J. C. Skelton and children of Eagle Rock visited relatives in Cassville and south of town the latter part of last week.

Prof. Hamilton of Washburn has been elected principal of the Wheaton school or the coming year.

Louis Schneider, age 65 years, died at the home of J. P. S. Plancheon.  [Click here to read]

Ed Sullivan wrote his father, John Sullivan, this week that he would be in home Sunday for a visit. He was a position with a railroad company at Texas City, Tex.

C. T. Browning of Spokane, Wash, is visiting his brother, J. M. Browning.  [Click here to read]

County Court Proceedings: Ammon Worcester, appointed Justice Peace, Purdy township, W. D. Gurley, deceased.

Murder Captured: After 17 years of hiding from justice Ab. Meade has been arrested in Oklahoma for the murder of Will Agan in Pierce City.  [Click here to read]

Ralph Alexander Kenney, the son of Rev. A. J. Kenney and Mrs. Lula Kenney, was born Aug. 26, 1896 in Barry County, MO, died March 20, 1912 in McCurtain, Okla. [Click here to read]

State Spelling Contest: The first prize of $100 offered in the state spelling contest was won by Hugh Sappington of Clarksburg. [Click here to read]

Shady Grove News: J. F. McCracken has moved from Stone County to the Arnhart District.

Lone Elm News: A fine boy arrived a the home of Walt Lee the 18. Mother and babe doing fine.

Mineral Springs News: Dan Holliday and family visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holiday, Sunday.

Mineral Springs News: Charley Erwin died at his home in Mineral Springs Saturday evening May 18, about 7 o'clock p.m. He had been very low with consumption for some time. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday evening conducted by Rev. Smallwood, after which his body was laid to rest in the Mineral Springs Cemetery. To the bereaved family we extend our sympathy.

Mayflower News: Tom Vanzandt shipped a wagon load of produce from Avoca, Ark, Saturday. [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News: W. I. Vanzandt and wife went to Rogers, Ark., Thursday, 9th, and purchased a new set of harness.  [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News: Rome Dent and wife and Mrs. George Dent and children, Taylor Vanzandt, J. A. Dent, Shan Richard and Tom Vanzandt and wife took dinner at W. I. Vanzandt's Sunday. [Van Zandt]

Washburn News: Miss Estella Pease went to Monett Tuesday to have dental work done and remained over night to attend the commencement exercises of the Monett high school.

Washburn News: Mrs. Manford Dummitt and son, Fountain of Fairview visited their grandparent, Arch Roller, and family from Wednesday until Friday.

Washburn News: Mrs. Henry Pennington of Paul's Valley, Okla., arrived Thursday to spend a fortnight with her parents, J. A. Frost and wife.

Washburn News: Mrs. Ernest Lund of Cedar, Kan., is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pease.

Washburn News: Misses Lydia, Stella and Amanda Burnett went to Monett Sunday for an extended visit with their cousin, Sam Anderson and family.

Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Antle, May 5th, a son.

Washburn News: Bert Goddard and wife and little Margaret Houston, daughter of the latter spent Sunday, 5th, with Arch Roller and family.

Dry Hollow News: John Phillips is working in a blacksmith shop at Oak Grove, Ark.

Dry Hollow News: There was a pie supper given at the head of the river last Thursday night. There wasn't many out but all enjoyed themselves. Miss Mary Sills was awarded the cake as being the prettiest girl present.

Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gentry, a big girl, the 19th.

Butterfield News: The millers at this place have moved out the old engine and are going to put in a new gasoline engine.

Butterfield News: The berry growers had a meeting Saturday and are sending men south to hunt pickers. The men are: Ray Cowherd, Sig Whittington, and John Lewis.

Dr. C. M. Sparkman has rented the Lucky property in the north of town, which has been occupied by C. D. Higganbotham.

Charles Green of Osceola spent Wednesday and Thursday in this city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Green and sister, Mrs. Sidney Parker.

Mrs. Lizzie Hodge of Stroud, Okla., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Vina Howard and grandmother Mrs. Mary Horner.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Gentry of Butterfield, Sunday, May 19, a son.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry McNally, northwest of Cassville, Friday, May 17, a son.

The C. & W. electric car got out of order Friday and other means of transportation on the line had to be used until an electrician from Springfield could come over and make the necessary repairs.

Fred Williamson of Butterfield passed through Cassville Friday on his way home from a trip to the county and Grandview, Ark., where he had been to see about getting hands to help in the berry fields. He reported the prospect for berries good.

Sam Blythe of Flat Creek was in Cassville Monday making proof before Circuit Clerk, W. R. Hale in a homestead case.

Sidney Parker has resigned his position as foreman at the Democrat office.

Mr. and Mrs. Port Potts of Wheaton visited Mrs. Potts mother, Mrs. J. T. Horner, Sunday.

Peter Young and John Hurley of Butterfield were at the county seat Monday. Mr. young is now eighty one years old and is in excellent health but is bothered some with paralysis.

Mrs. H. O. Abernathy and children who have been visiting at Pierce City returned home Friday.

[Abstract] Order of Publication: W. H. Banks and Mahoney Banks and his wife and M. J. Whittington, plaintiffs vs. Overton Revie and the unknown wife or if he be dead then his unknown heirs and widow and the unknown heirs, devises, donees?, alliaceous, immediate, meane?, remote, voluntary and involuntary grantees and the concert so each and all of the if any of the unnamed defendants  ...

Probate Court Proceedings [Click here to read]

New Site News: John Cummins an old and highly respected citizen of S. W. Missouri, died at his home near Peirce [Pierce] City, May 26. Funeral to be held May 27, at 2 o'clock p.m. at Jolly.

New Site News: Mrs. Anna Shipman of Purdy spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Asa Wormington.

Mt. Grove News: We sympathize with Homer Goodnight in all his grief.

Shady Grove News: O. Z. Utter and wife of Miami, Okla., came in Saturday for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Utter.

Munsey News: J. B. Ball who lived in this community many years but late of Granby left the 26th for the western part of Colorado.

Munsey News: Miss Octavia Waddell daughter of James Waddell will teach our fall term of school.

Munsey News: J. W. Prier was in this part a few days ago after berry pickers.

Eagle Rock News: Frank Tucker and wife have moved to the old Tucker place.

Eagle Rock News: Dr. Foster of Seligman was called to Frank Shrum's Sunday to see Husten Maloney who is very low at present.

Eagle Rock News: Bob Tucker who has been down in Arkansas visiting relatives has returned home after about 10 days absence.

Eagle Rock News: W. A. Cornell and daughter visited Troy Cornell and wife of Seligman last week.

Madry News: Mrs. George Roark has been very sick.

Washburn News: Dr. Northcutt, W. B. Adcock, Jamie Mooney, and Tom Williams all went down on Sugar Creek fishing, Sunday.

Washburn News: Mrs. W. O. Black of Cassville visited her parents J. M. Stark and wife from Wednesday until Saturday.

Washburn News: Miss Nora Senter returned home Thursday after an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. J. L. Sage, at Chanute, Kan.

Harrison Crawford who has been located in Kansas for a while has moved to Seattle, Wash., where he will locate.

Mrs. W. O. Black visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stark of Washburn last week.

P. S. Meyers of Washburn was here Wednesday. He sated that Washburn is shipping out a fine lot of strawberries but the acreage is not large enough to ship in car lots.

Prof. J. Turner Horner of Stella was in Cassville Thursday visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Horner.

Frank Kiddo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kiddo arrived in this city last Tuesday from Burton, Kan., where he had been attending school.

Mrs. Margaret Russell of Eagle Rock was in Cassville Tuesday. She left on the evening train for Purdy to visit relatives.

Will Farwell and his mother of Eagle Rock were in Cassville on Business Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Munday and Mrs. W. W. Munday of Carthage, MO, visited Dr. and Mrs. Grigg and G. P. Grigg and family. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Nellie Norris, wife of Frank Norris, died at her home near Mano, Sunday, May 26. [Click here to read]

J. B. Sanders was run over and instantly killed by the Cassville & Western engine and coach near Exeter.  [Click here to read]

B. P. Lewis, formerly a teacher in the Cassville school and who is now superintendent of schools at Cuba, MO, is visiting his parents at Purdy. He has been re-elected to his parents position for another year.

Officer Ennis of Monett brought W. H. Morecamp to the county jail Thursday. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Eagleston, wife of James Eagleston, died at her home near Mano Thursday of heart failure. [Click here to read]

L. G. Brown of Purdy who is suffering from a nervous breakdown is reported to be improving.

The will of the late A. M. Farwell is being probated. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Geo. Joslin received word Friday that a brother-in-law in Iowa had died of cancer of the throat.

The Hailey family received word Monday morning that Mrs. H. O. Hubbert, of Berryville, Ark., was dangerously ill.  [Click here to read]

Frank Riley, a fireman on the Frisco, was run over by a passenger train at Monett, Monday evening and instantly killed. [Click here to read]

Rev. J. T. Brattin preached the funeral of Mrs. Emma Davis at he Bethel Baptist Church Tuesday.  [Click here to read]

Miss Tennie Warren died May 22, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harvey McClure at Exeter.  [Click here to read]

Milt Abernathy, who is now in the soldiers home at Leavenworth, Kan., came to Cassville Tuesday to visit Arch Hessee and family.

A suit was filed against Monroe Fly of Purdy, for Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald for damages received in an automobile accident.  [Click here to read]

Elmer Murray, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murray was drowned while swimming in White River, near the Easley ford.   [Click here to read]

Chas. Murray and family of Aurora came down and went to the home of Frank Murray, a brother.  [Click here to read]

Mrs. Margaret Susan Cartwright departed this life, May 23rd, 1912 at her home. [Click here to read]

Myron H. Kay, 25, Pierce City & Estella Mae Taylor, 23, St. Louis

Mano News: Mrs. Ellen Stever of Oglesby, Oklahoma, is visiting relatives and friends here.

Lone Elm News: Mrs. Mary Stocton and daughter, Mrs. Della Bruce, visited Grandma Plummer Monday.

Jenkins News: Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell and Monce Alsbrook are visiting relatives at Fayetteville.

Pleasant Ridge News: Miss Esta Moore is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. G. Black, and family this week.

Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. N. L. McKinney and children of Purcell are here picking berries for Manson McKinney.

Butterfield News: Mrs. Thomas of Washburn was here one day last week, trying to find her boy who had run away to the strawberry fields.

Cross Hollows: Emanuel Twillgear and family attended the funeral of Ollie Swindle at Monett Sunday.

Pioneer News: W. F. Stewart and family attended the burial of Miss Nellie Privett at Newtonia last week. Miss Privett, who died of typhoid fever, was a daughter of Will Privett of Neosho.

Kings Prairie News: Miss Goldie Dummit is going to teach the fall term of school at Shady Gove near Pierce City.

Kings Prairie News: Little Mabel Hutgren is visiting her uncle, Montie Collars, in Monett.

Shell Knob News: Wade Leach who spent the last three years at New Bedford, Massachusetts is spending the summer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Leach.

James H. Carey of Monett became very insane rather suddenly last week. He has been taken to Neva for treatment.

Go to Gurley Bros, Purdy, to rig up your harvest outfit.

Mrs. Lottie McHarge is visiting her sister, Mrs. Guy McClure of Springfield.

Will McCary of Alton, Okla., is in Cassville visiting his sister, Mrs. E. S. Mitchell.

E. W. Wallen, a prominent farmer and stock raiser of near Monett, has returned from a ten days business trip to Alabama.

Alam Kring fell from a wagon and broke an arm Sunday on the road home from Monett with J. B. Arnold who was hauling a load of ice to Cassville.

Mrs. Mary Ivey is visiting her son, Clarence, of Monett.

J. H. Dunlap of Monett was in Cassville Tuesday in the interest of his telephone company.

J. T. Wood of Cooper County, visited his nephew, Horace Hutchinson, of near town Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Wood is a real estate dealer and expressed himself as being well pleased with the farms about Cassville.

Mrs. C. A. Weber spent a few days this week with her daughter, Mrs. Rex Jones, of Wayne.

N. L. and Allen Hailey returned Friday from Berryville, Ark., where they were called by the illness and death of their mother, Mrs. Hubbert, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hailey and daughter, Miss Fonnie, remained for a few days visit.

W. M. Carlin and son, Pleasant, were in Cassville Thursday. They had been to their large stock ranch east of Cassville.

B. T. Coppedge was in Cassville Friday shaking hands with his many old time friends. He is now living at Bristow, Okla.. And from his appearance the world seems to be serving him well.

U. S. Lane of Purdy was a Cassville visitor Monday. Mr. Lane states that the strawberry shipments at Purdy are about over and that the shipments are short of what was expected on account of the heavy rains when the plants were in bloom and the lack of hands to pick the berries. Purdy shipped about 20 cars and they sold at from $1.20 to $1.25 a crate. [Research Note:  Ullissia Sherdin Lane was married to Ida England. He was a son of Wilson and Eliza (Long) Lane. And he was a grandson of Simon Hiram and Martha Tabitha (James) Long as well as a great-grandson of Hiram and Anna (Lakey) Long. Ida Cornelia England was born near Globe School House, in Greenup Co., KY, and was the daughter of Ohio born Ed W. England and his wife Angeline who was born in KY.]  

Pleasant Ridge News: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller and daughter, Fay visited at McDowell Saturday night and Sunday.

Dog Hollow News: The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Roberts and took from them their darling little Roy, age 2 months, 16 days. His little body was laid to rest in Sparks Cemetery. Bro. Kelley conducted the funeral. The parents have our deepest sympathy.

Hickory Grove News: Frank Rickman who has been visiting relatives in this vicinity will leave for his home in Washington Saturday.

Seligman News: Lock Collier and family of Chaffee are visiting relatives here.

Seligman News: Give us another chance and we'll vote the bonds.

Union Valley News: Ted Mullins and little daughter of Webb City are visiting his father, J. B. Mullins and family.

Rock Springs News: Nota Davis of Wheaton visited her grandfather, B. F. McCary, and other relatives here from Friday until Tuesday.

Rock Springs News: Miss Margaret Walker of Illinois is spending, the summer with her sisters, Mrs. J. H. McGlothin here and Mrs. P. R. Moffatt of Washburn.

Shell Knob News: E. Williamson of Butterfield was visiting his son, Walter, last Saturday and Sunday.

Forest Grove News: Mrs. Verne Willard is spending the week with her grandfather, Mr. Edie, near Mano.

Exeter News: Mrs. Mattie Osborne of Tulsa is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Elsey.

Exeter News: Robert Lauderdale died at his home Monday of this week, age 74 years. He fell a few days ago and fractured his hip which caused his death. Mr. Lauderdale had lived in Barry County many years and was well known. The remains were laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery, Tuesday.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Kit Sims and daughter May and son Mat, visited her parents, M. B. Sparkman and wife, Saturday. Mr. Sparkman's health is much improved.

Washburn News: Ivan Reed and wife of near Exeter visited friends here Sunday.

Washburn News: Miss Alice Roller returned home Wednesday after a few days visit with her niece, Mrs. Manford Dummitt, and family of Fairview. [Research Note: Search also for the spelling of Dummit when researching this family name.]

Washburn News: Ernest Lund and wife left for their home at Cedar Kansas, Monday, after a few weeks visit with J. A. Pease and family. [Research Note: Minnie (Pease) Lund was the wife of Ernest Lund and the daughter of James Alvin and Janetta (Fetrow) Pease.  She lived in Cedar, Kansas near the Fetrow family.]

Washburn News: Chas. Campbell and nephew, Orville Campbell, were Cassville visitors Monday.

Washburn News: Geo. Pease of Nebraska visited his brother J. A. Pease last week. [Research Note:  Wisner, Cuming, Nebraska, 1880, page 253c, listed George L. Pease, age 37, born in CT, father in NY and mother in CT., Abbey was age 37, born in CT, and both parents were born in NY, Minnie a daughter was age 8, born in NE, and in the house was Emma Rhinhart age 18, born in IL, listed as a Servant - Herder, father born in Ohio, and mother in NY. [Family History Library Film 1254745]

A. L. Galloway's father and mother of Jenkins have been visiting him. They left Tuesday for Monett to visit their daughter, Mrs. H. A. Gardner.

G. E. Skelton has moved from Eagle Rock to near Seligman.

Chas. Eden and wife of Seligman were visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Eden, Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Maggie Ruddick clicked a successful term of school at Pasley Friday of last week.

W. J. Hensley of Pioneer visited his sister, Mrs. J. T. VanHook, last Thursday. 

Fred Meador will graduate from the University of Missouri Thursday. Next week he will become editor of the Republican.

Lynn Manley of Monett visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Manley, Sunday.

James Talbert brought Jewel Russell and John Reed down from Monett Monday to serve sentences in the county jail. Russell was convicted for whipping his wife and for disturbing the whole neighborhood. Reed was convicted for vagrancy.

Sheriff Newman is having the prisoners work on the roads of the county.

Oren Brattin closed a very successful school at Roaring River Friday. He is spending his summer vacation on a farm near Bentonville, Ark.

Robert Lauderdale a well-known and highly respected citizen of Exeter, died Monday.  [Click here to read]

Mary E. Williamson died at her home northeast of Butterfield.   [Click here to read]

H. Perkins, 64, Exeter & Martha Periman, 46, Jenkins

Mayflower News: W. I. Vanzandt lost a good milk cow about four weeks ago. [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News: T. L. Vanzandt shipped produce from Avoca, Ark., Saturday. [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News: W. I. Vanzandt bought a cow and calf of Mrs. Frank Potts. [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News: Mrs. Lulia Row of California is visiting her parents, R. C. Bone and wife.

Shady Grove News: Frank Bayless and daughter of Kelleston, Ia., who have been visiting his brother, Morris and wife, sent to Eureka Springs last Sunday to spend a few days with friends in that city.

Shady Grove News: John Boyd and family of Jenkins were visiting Mrs. Boyd's brother, Frank Nickle, last week.

Shady Grove News: Joe England and brother George of Exeter spent last Sunday in this neighborhood.

Shady Grove News: Mrs. Ollie Gordon of Pierce City and Mrs. Ada Clubb of Joplin are visiting their  parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Adams.

Sugar Creek News: We are sorry that the bonds for the building a court house were defeated.  [Click here to read]

Mano News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brock, June 6, a 11 pound daughter. Mother and baby doing well but it is doubtful where Joe will recover.

Mano News: Mrs. Dan Shumake of Golden has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Aldridge, for a few days.

High Point News: Mrs. A. S. Buchanan has gone to Chester, Newton County, this week to be treated for cancer. We hope she will make a rapid improvement.

Washburn Prairie News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Hopkins a daughter. [Click here to read]

Washburn Prairie News: Little Dorris Marvell, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hopkins, died Thursday. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Ann Turner, mother of John Turner of this city, who has been visiting here for the past two months left Tuesday evening for Omaha, Neb., to visit another one of her sons.

Henry Thomas died Thursday of last week.  [Click here to read]

George Swindle and little daughter, Emera, of Chester, Newton County attended the commencement exercises at the University of Missouri, last week.

Chas. Haddock of Exeter was in Cassville Saturday. [Click here to read]

The bondsmen of Harrison Ennis surrendered to the sheriff last Thursday. Mr. Ennis is charged with a serious offence. He gave a new bond Friday.

John Betterton of McDonald Township plead guilty Saturday in Squire Hemphill's court to common assault and was fined one dollar and cost.

Horace Counts, candidate for nomination for assessor on the Republican ticket, was in Cassville Saturday.

Harry Montgomery and wife of St. Louis spent a few days of last week with is parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Montgomery.

Tom Volz died suddenly at his home in Arkansas City, Kan. [Click here to read]

[Abstract] Miss Jewette LeCompte and Mrs. Means Ray were married Wednesday. [Click here to read]  

Triplets were born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brown east of town, June 22.

J. W. Shelton came in from St. Joseph, Thursday of last week to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shelton, of this city for a few days.

Miss Nora Shepherd, who has been living with her sister, Mrs. Claude Frost, of this city for the past few months, left Friday evening of her home at Ritchey.

T. R. Duncan of Columbus, Kan., attended the funeral of his brother, Judge P. H. Duncan at Mineral Springs Thursday.

Judge Duncan died at St. John's Hospital, Joplin, MO, Wednesday, June 12, 1912, at 11:04 a.m. [Click here to read]

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ivey of Monett, died last Thursday night.  [Click here to read]

Miss Hazel Kirk came down from Monett Sunday to spend a few days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston, of this city.

Clyde Reed and Miss Orphia Bayless north of town returned Sunday evening from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Carterville and Monett.

Richmond Wormington had a barn badly damaged. [Click here to read]

Walter Willis, 23, Purdy & Elsie Brooks, 21, Purdy

Purdy News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Perkins, June 21, a boy.

Purdy News: T. W. Bowman of Cape fair visited his brother, Sigel, Saturday and Sunday.

Purdy News: Mrs. Ames, an aunt of Sam Ames died Saturday evening. A large crowd from here attended the funeral at Arnhart Cemetery.

Lone Elm News: Miss Lara Hemphill of Fairview spent the past week with her sister, Mrs. Ora Stocton of this place. [Stockton]

Pleasant Ridge News: Misses Elsie Black and Annie Dyer visited their aunt, Mrs. Cordelia Browning, of Marionville, part of last week.

Mrs. Charles Ray left Monday for Miami to visit her mother, Mrs. P. H. Pharis.

W. H. Bolton of Monett was fined $5. and cost Monday morning for getting on a train while intoxicated. He was brought down from Monett Monday evening by Prosecuting Attorney Talbert and lodged in the Cassville jail.

[Abstract] At three o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 23, at the home of the bride's mother, Miss Retta Talbert of this city and Mr. Lynn R. Jones of Exeter were married. Mrs. Jones is a daughter of Mrs. Dora R. Talbert. Rev. G. S. Yarbrough of the Christian Church performed the ceremony. 

Miss Tennessee Warren, born Dec 26, 1847, died May 22, 1912.  [Click here to read]

John Chaney one of this county's highly respected citizens passed away at his home near Seligman, Saturday, June 15, from broken health and general debility. [Click here to read]

Judges appointed for the various townships [Click here to read]

Circuit Court Docket [Click here to read]