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August 6, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Eagle Rock News: Claud Whittington and a daughter of Dr. Kelley [Kelley's] were married Monday. We wish them much happiness in life.

Eagle Rock News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Hadlow. He leaves a wife and a number of children and a host of friends.

Stony Point News: Mrs. R. A. Littlefield and daughter, Miss Anna, have returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Kansas and Oklahoma.

New Salem News: Miss Susie Etchason visited her sister, Mrs. Floyd Roller, from Wednesday until Sunday of last week.

New Salem News: Floyd Roller and family visited Claud Roller and family of Washburn Sunday. Aunt Elizabeth stayed with her daughter, Mrs. S. V. Roller.

Butterfield News: The death angel came Saturday evening and claimed for its victim Tressie Gray, who has been ill with fever for the past two weeks. The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Dog Hollow News: Sorry to hear of the death of Tressie Gray.

Dog Hollow News: John Blalock and wife have gone to St. Joseph to visit her brother.

Dog Hollow News: Grandma Roberts returned from Arkansas Saturday night were she had been visiting a daughter.

Arnhart News: Mrs. Belle McCracken and little children, May and Faye, have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carney for the past week.

Flat Creek News: Uncle Jim Harris received a telegram Thursday stating that his son Wiley who is in Oklahoma was very low. Uncle Jim left Thursday evening. We hope that Wiley will recover.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. Jewel Snow and little babe returned Saturday night to her home in Springfield. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Major Wilson and daughter, Miss Opal and Ivon and son Oval.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. Lawrence Moore of Kansas writes her mother, Mrs. Tennie Foster, that she will be home this week to visit her. Mrs. Foster isn't well. There is something the matter with her head.

Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hudson of Cato and Mr. and Mrs. Will Doty spent Wednesday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bennett.

Wheaton News: Mrs. Keeling, mother of S. A. Keeling of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Hallabaugh, [Hollabaugh] Sunday, July 26, and was buried in the Concord Cemetery, Tuesday. [Research Note: At Concord Cemetery is a stone for George and Louisa. It reads: George Keeling, 1830 -1897, Louisa 1833 -1914. Also buried there are a number of other Keeling and Hollabaugh family members. Buried there among others were William A. Hollabaugh Nov 26, 1865 - Sept 17, 1940 and on the same stone was Mollie April 7, 1870 -July 24, 1916.] 

Roaring Spring News: E. C. Frank has gone to Oregon to visit his son, Henry, where he intends to spend some time hunting.

Bethel News: Mr. and Mrs. Doss of Oklahoma, visited Mrs. Doss' parents, Bro. John Goodnight and family from Wednesday to Saturday.

Shell Knob News: Bertha Carr, wife of Silas Carr, who died July the 28th was 35 years, 6 months and 2 days old. She leaves two brothers, two sisters, a husband and three children to mourn her death. Her father died two weeks previous to her death. She professed faith in Christ seven years ago and joined the Christian Church. She was a loving wife and a kind mother and will be sadly missed by her neighbors and especially by her family.

Shell Knob News: The eleventh months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ledgerwood died Wednesday morning and was buried that evening in the Painter Cemetery.

Shell Knob News: James Waddell's father died Tuesday night at his son's home and we understood was buried in the Muncey [Munsey] Cemetery near Eagle Rock.

Shell Knob News: George R. James and wife went to Aurora last week to visit her half brother whom she had not seen for twenty years.

Shell Knob News: Misses Stella and Clema Carr came down from Springfield last week to attend the funeral of Bertha Carr. Clema will not return to Springfield.

Seligman News: John Weston of Washington County, Ark., died at the home of Solomon Bierly the last of the week.

Seligman News: Dortha Ramey and sister visited their grandfather, C.C. Beaver, Sunday.

Milwaukee News: Born to Everet James and wife, August 2, a son. Mother and babe are doing well.

Milwaukee News: While Dr. Mitchell was making a professional call Saturday night, he left his car at the Pasley school house, some follow went the rough everything and took some of the instruments out of the car and carried them off. It is hoped that the guilty party will be found and punished to the extend of the law.

Washburn Prairie News: The small babe of Dock Burke's was buried at this place Saturday.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sparkman came home from Cassville last week. Her health isn't improving as fast as her friends would like.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roller and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hefley and children enjoyed ice cream at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Banks, Saturday evening.

Washburn Prairie News: James W. Hodge of Washburn and Miss Martha Varner of this place were married last week at the home of the officiating minister M. W. Coones of Cassville. They drove back home and found a nice wedding supper that had been prepared for them. Only a few of the immediate relative were present. That night he young folks gave them an old time charivari. They both came from highly respected families. May they enjoy a long and prosperous life is the wish of the writer.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roller and daughter Maggie, spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Longley and children.

Independence News: Emmett Packwood's little daughter, Wanda, has malaria fever.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus LeCompte of Macon have been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte. Gus returned to Macon last week. His wife remained for a longer visit. 

H. O. Cornman of Jenkins has been chosen as commander at the reunion. Mr. Cornman is well known in the county and will perform the duties with much credit.

City Marshall Ayers was recently notified of the marriage of his son, W. D. Ayers, at Ottwa, Ill. He visited his parents where some time ago.

Rev. and Mrs. Bert Smith of Dodge City, Kan., are visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Smith at Exeter.

Mrs. Bashe Johnson of Oklahoma is visiting her brother, Harris Hudson, and family.

Miss Alma Stout of Oklahoma is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hawk.

Mrs. J. E. Lowder and children and niece, Miss Ruth Townsend, have been visiting relatives at Golden.

Fred Black who has accepted a position in a bank at McAlester, Okla., expects to move his family to that place within a few weeks.

News of the sudden death of Miss Mollie Robbins of Gravette, Ark., was received here Monday. Miss Robbins lived with the family of Mance Carl when they resided in Cassville. She was an aunt of Will Priest of this city.

James M. Kitto and Mrs. Emma Massie both of Exeter were married Sunday. Rev. M. Smith of Exeter performed the ceremony.

Harry Fleming of Washburn who received some months ago a penitentiary sentence for burglary has been given a parole by Governor Major. John O'Brien of this county who was serving a five year sentence for robbery was also paroled.

Miss Ethel Heffly, daughter of Mrs. Heffley, of the Pasley locality, died about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning after several months illness of tuberculosis, age about 16 years. The funeral services were held at the Horner Church, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock and interment was made at the Horner Cemetery. The members of the family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. [Both Heffley and Heffly spellings]

August 13, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Milwaukee News: Miss Ethel Heffley died at her home Tuesday, Aug 4, after several months sickness. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the mother, brothers and sister and other relatives in their sad hour of trouble. May God's blessing rest on the family and may they all get ready for that summons when it shall come to them like it did to Ethel, be ready and willing to go.

Wheaton News: Earl Blankenship continues to be quite poorly with the fever.

Washburn Prairie News: James Ault and son, Cecil, of Claremore, Okla., visited his sister, Mrs. T. J. Trolinger and family, the latter part of last week.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. S.T. Sims and daughter, Miss Mae and son Mat, spent Sunday and Sunday night with her parents, M. B. Sparkman and wife.

Hazel Dell News: Mrs. Pinkley whose husband died at Exeter a short time ago is making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Will Dell.

Rock Springs News: Judge P. M. Frost and daughter, Daisy, have been visiting here for several days. At one time, he was judge of the county court from the Eastern District.

Shady Grove News: Miss Merle Hankins has retuned home from a few days visit with her sister, Mrs. Frank Nickle of Hoburg.

Shady Grove News: Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Springfield are attending the reunion this week and visiting their daughter, Mrs. James House.

Cedar Bluff News: Ed Ellis of near Verona while driving up Flat Creek near Truhite's store his team became frightened and ran away, doing considerably damage to his buggy. Ed was hurt some but not seriously.

New Salem News: James Fountain and son, Claud, are on the sick list.

New Salem News: M. L. Payne of Neosho spent a few days last week with his daughter, Mrs. May Brixey and family.

Purdy News: Grandma Lane, mother of Wilson, Jerry and Columbus Lane, died at her home in Purdy Sunday evening, Aug 9, after a lingering illness of many months.  She had celebrated her 90th birthday the Wednesday before and about a week before had bee one of a group to have a photograph taken showing five generations. She leaves a large number of grandchildren and a few great, great grandchildren besides a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest at the Maddy Cemetery west of Purdy, Tuesday. [Research Note: See obituary below that was run in the Democrat.]

Mrs. R. G. Salyer and niece, Mrs. Geo. and daughter, Miss Dorothy, went to Eureka Springs, Ark., Friday evening with Mrs. Salyer will remain a while for the benefit of her health.

A Brock of Shell Knob is visiting his son, Isaac Brock, east of town. While in Cassville last week he talked of taking a trip out west some time soon. Mr. Brock is near 85 years of age and is enjoying good health for a man of his age. He is among Barry County's oldest and highly respected residents.

Rufus Padgett and Miss Etta Greenwood were united in the happy bonds of matrimony, Sunday. Rev. Coons performed the ceremony. They both enjoy the esteem and confidence of a large circle of friends.

Emmett Freeze suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday night. His conditions are improving.

After an illness of several years from rheumatism, Uncle John Gardener passed away at his home near Osa, Wednesday, August 5. Deceases was 75 years of age and has spent his life in this immediate vicinity where he has raised a large family and leaves several children besides his wife to mourn his death. Funeral services will be conducted and interment made today at Osa Cemetery. Crane Chronicle [Research Note: Osa Cemetery, tombstone inscription reads: John M. Gardner, [different spelling from the above news item] born March 19, 1842 died Aug 5, 1914. Same Stone with Margaret Jane, born June 27, 1847 and died Feb 5, 1919. There are quite a few Gardner family members buried there.]

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hailey and daughter, Mrs. H. C. Rupple and Miss Fannie, came over from Berryville this morning. Mr. Hailey located the ladies comfortably at the Lawrence cottage for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Rupple, whose home is in Seattle, Wash., will probably remain here a month before returning to her home. Mr. Hailey says his time is too much occupied as secretary of the Berryville fair to permit his staying much of the time, but he will make frequent visits. He reports prospects for a fine fair to be very promising. Eureka Springs Flashlight

Under Arrest: Friday's issue of the St. Louis Globe Democrat gave in a special dispatch from Ft. Smith, Ark., that W. R. Felker of Rogers, Ark., had been placed under arrest, the cause coming from his relationship with the Bank of Rogers, and the Kansas City and Memphis railroad. The article is as follows: "Fort Smith, Ark., August 6 - W. R. Felker, vice president and founder of the defunct Bank of Rogers and president of the Kansas City and Memphis Railroad, which went tot he hands of a receiver following the bank failure July 22, was arrested in Rogers today on a charge of receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. He was released on bond."

Miss Delphine Atkisson of Claremore, Okla., is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Burton.

Mrs. Ethel Terry of Monett has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Frost east of town.

Chas. Burris and wife, of Idaho returned home Friday evening after an extended visit with Mrs. Burris' parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cordell, of Viola.

J. W. McCarter, father of Frank McCarter, south of town, died at his home in Cherryvale, Kan., Saturday night. The deceased formerly lived in the vicinity of Cassville. He was born in Tennessee and was 67 years, 6 months and 15 days old. He had been afflicted with rheumatism for several years, but bore his affliction with great fortitude. The deceased was a most highly respected citizen, and was an excellent Christian gentlemen. He is survived by two sons and six daughters. Burial was made at Cherryvale, Monday.

Licenses to Wed:

James M. Keeton, 33, Exeter & Emma Massie, 40, Exeter

E. Farrington, 72, Westfork, Ark. & Fannie Walden, 54, Garfield, Ark.

Orvel Garrison, 22, Purdy & Ada Santee, 19, Purdy

John B. Waltrip, 40, Purdy & Verda Maghan, 26, Sasakwa, Okla.

Farris Brattin, 19, Exeter & Fannie Frazier, 16, Wheaton

Henry R. Padgett, Cassville & Etta Greenwood, Cassville.

 

August 15, 1914, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO, Weekly Paper

Mrs. Jane Lane Dead: Mrs. Jane (Combs) Lane of Purdy died Monday, August 10, 1914 age 90 years and 15 days of the infinitives of old age. She was born July 29, 1824 in Tennessee and went with her parents to Madison County, Arkansas about 1838, where she grew to womanhood and married Mr. Lane who died some fifty years ago. Sara was the mother of five children, two daughters and three sons, the sons are living and are: Wilson and Jerry Lane of Purdy, and Columbus Lane of Monett all highly respected citizens of Barry county.  Mrs. Lane was a member of the Hard Shell Baptist Church and a very religious woman, who had the respect and high esteem of all her acquaintances. She had resided in Barry county since about 1865, coming here in the dark and gloomy days of war, she had seen Barry county grow from almost nothing to one of the best sections of this state. She was a sister of Mace Combs of near Purdy, one our oldest citizens, and of the late Wheeling Combs of Butterfield, and Mrs. Thos. Clark of near Pioneer, MO. Rev. Taylor of the Hard Shell Baptist Church, conducted services at the Madry Cemetery near Purdy, where the remains were interred Tuesday. A grand old mother and citizen has gone to her blessed reward for a well spent life on earth. Her many splendid virtues are worthy of imitation.

[Research Note: Maddy and Madry are not the same cemetery and are located in different areas of Barry County. There appears to be no stone at either place for this person, but the family reports her at Maddy and without a stone.]

August 20, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Wayne News: We are sorry to hear of the death of Joe Lucky.

New Site News: Luther Carlin and family of Granby are spending a few days with relatives in this neighborhood.

Sunnyside News: Mrs. Vesta Babcock and sons who have been visiting her father, Eph Morgan, for a few weeks returned Saturday to her home in Oklahoma.

New Salem News: Miss Ethel Payne of Neosho is visiting her sister, Mrs. May Brixey, and family.

Pleasant Ridge News: Ernest Eckman died at Monett, last Tuesday. He was taken to St. Louis a few weeks ago for an operation for pressure on the brain. The remains were laid to rest in the Spring River Cemetery, Wednesday. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Eagle Rock News: Mrs. Angie Malonia [Maloney] who has the typhoid fever, was reported better yesterday, Monday.

Eagle Rock News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Miss Lethie Carroll. We sympathize with the bereaved family. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Eagle Rock News: A. J. Phillips is staying with his daughter and son, T. A. Stapp, at this place.

Eagle Rock News: Walter Young has sold his house and lot and blacksmith tools to R. W. Whittington. He is going to move to Cassville.

High Point News: Nellie Lewellen expects to go to western Kansas soon.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. R. T. Raines and son, Joe, went to Eagle Rock, Sunday, to visit her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Farwell, and family.

Kings Prairie News: Marion Tate has gone to Colorado on a visit.

Rock Creek News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Holman, Aug 6, a son.

Rock Creek News: A sad accident happened Monday on Rock Creek when Walter Williamson was returning from Cassville. [Click here to read] 

W. A. Henson of Goodman arrived last week in response to a telegram that his mother near Cato was dead. After  his arrival he learned the telegram was false, finding his mother in her usual health. He returned home Friday.

Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Bush of Monett, is reported sick with typhoid fever.

Miss Alma Horner of Webb City is visiting her uncle, Rev. T. H. Hickman.

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hutchens and son, Roland, visited in Webb City the first of the week.

Mrs. Mayme Chapman and son of Webb City and Mrs. Myrtle Howell of Sarcoxie are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Moore, east of town.

W. M. Antle of Exeter, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 19, 1914. [Click here to read] 

Charles, 11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Davidson, of Exeter, died Monday. [Click here to read] 

N.J. Lucky, a well-known citizen of Exeter, died Sunday morning about six o'clock. Death was due to an illness similar to apoplexy.  [Click here to read] 

Nathan Baird for many years died Sunday, August 16, 1914. [Click here to read]

 

August 27, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

New Salem News: George Summey and son, Ealin and wife attended the reunion at Pea Ridge last week.

New Salem News: Geo. Roller and family of Wichita, Kans., are visiting Mrs. Roller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCollum and other relatives.

Milwaukee News: Mrs. N. S. Baker returned from Purdy Sunday where she had been at the bedside of Mrs. E. W.  Daugherty. She reports her improving very slowly.

Milwaukee News: Will Wheeler and family returned to their home in Oklahoma last week after spending a few days with the latter's parents, Doc Heffley, and wife.

Wheaton News: P. G. Greesley of Pomona, Cal., is in Wheaton visiting relatives. He is a brother of Mrs. w. S.  Reaser and an uncle of F. L. Lambbert and Mrs. Leta McQueen.

Wheaton News: A memorial service in memory of the late laminated John R. Patterson was conducted at the Rocky Comfort Methodist Church, Sunday at eleven o'clock. The service was in charge of Rev. S. R. Hogan. 

Shell Knob News: Mrs. Sarah Trainer left last Monday for home at Modena, Mo., after spending six weeks with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Hill.

Shell Knob News: Bert Cooper arrived last week from Joplin where he has worked for several years. He thinks of trying the farm for awhile.

Belview News: We were sorry to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Williamson.

Arnhart News: Our school is progressing nicely with Miss Hazel Gravitt and Floyd Ray as teachers.

McDowell News: W. L. Marbut of Hugo, Okla., has been visiting his sisters, Mrs. J. M. Ethridge, Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. Will Dyer. They had not seen him for eight years. He returned home last Tuesday.

McDowell News: Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hemphill were laid to rest near their old home the family cemetery at Osa, amidst a large crowd of friends and relatives.  [Click here to read]

Mrs. Elizabeth Hemphill died Wednesday evening, Aug 19, at the home of her son, B. L. Hemphill, of near McDowell.  On Thursday night following, the husband, Lee M. Hemphill passed away at their home.  [Click here to read]

The funeral services over the remains of Wm. Antle were laid to rest in the Exeter Cemetery.  [Click here to read]

Card of thanks from E. Williamson and sons, Troy and Fred, Mrs. Lovancia Williamson and children.  [Click here to read]

Mrs. Alice Warren of Wapanucka, Okla., is visiting her father, David Talbert and other relatives.

Mrs. Arthur Smith and daughter, Miss Madeline, of Springfield are visiting Mrs. Smith's sisters, Mrs. A. L. Brown and Mrs. H. M. Allen and families.

Mrs. J. B. Sanders, the only sister of Mrs. J. J. Wallen, of this city, died at her home in Fairland, Okla., August 12. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Mary Jones of Kansas City arrived Tuesday to visit her cousin, Mrs. E.W. Love and family, Ralph Jones of Tulsa, Okla., a brother of Mrs. Love, also arrived Tuesday for a few days visit.

Illus M. Lee came down from Kansas City Saturday for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lee.

The body of Patrick Walsh was interred at the Seligman Cemetery, Friday.   [Click here to read]

Miss Roberts of Springfield who has been attending, as nurse, Emmett Freeze returned home Wednesday morning. Mr. Freeze's health his improving.

William Irwin [Erwin] and family of Peirce [Pierce] City visited his sister, Mrs. G. M. Brixey, and family last week.

Miss Blanche Messer is sick and has symptoms of typhoid fever.

Licenses to Wed:   [Click here to read]

 

 

September 3, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Shady Grove News: John Ruddick of Joplin visited his brother, J. F. Ruddick, and family last week.

Shady Grove News: Mrs. Fred Rausell is at Monett this week waiting on her daughter, Mrs. Clara Beal, who is quite sick

Shady Grove News: Mrs. J. J. Daley of Sapulpa, Okla., who has been spending a couple of months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Bayless and family returned home Monday.

Seligman News: Mont Wardlaw has a dish washer at his house.

Seligman News: H. L. Wedding and Dallis Hamblin pulled off a nice little fight on our streets Sunday morning. The Hamblin boy has paid a fine.

Mineral Spring News: Grover Loftin who is teaching the Munsey school is progressing nicely with his work.

Mineral Spring News: Mr. and Mrs. Otis Baker are the proud parents of a son, which came to their home, August 23.

Mineral Spring News: Mrs. Reno has relatives visiting her from Pennsylvania.

Flat Creek News: Olen Stumpff is boarding at Joseph Foster's during his school.

Purdy News: Mark Birkes, a former citizen of Purdy, visited his sister, Mrs. D. L. Baylor, last week, and looked after his farming interests south of town.

Purdy News: Albert Johnson's daughters visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Jeffries last week, returning to their home at Wheaton, Saturday.

Butterfield News: Mrs. Tom Poplin is seriously ill with typhoid fever. We hope for her speedy recovery.

Victory News: We were surprised of the marriage of Ben Shipman and Cora Patton. We wish them happiness and success through life.

Victory News: Albert Carter and wife left Tuesday for Jasper County where they will make their home.

Land Transfers: [abstract]

Floyd Easley to Chas Easley, all of their undivided interest in and to the ne 14 of 2-21, $200.

Ned Easley to Chas Easley, all of their undivided interest in and to the ne 1/4 of 2-21-26, $200.

J. S. Morgan to J. H. Ellis, the se1/2 of 15-21-29, $650.

Mrs. Dora Talbert and daughter, Mrs. Retta Jones, have been visiting relatives at Verona.

Miss Jennie Montgomery has been visiting her brother and sister, Harry and Mrs. will Meador, at Monett.

Mrs. John Horner and son, Ray have been visiting Mrs. Mary Horner of this city.

Mrs. Newton Sapp, north of Exeter, returned Friday, from a visit with her brother, Judge R. H. Elam, of Eagle Rock.

Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Jones and daughter, Miss Carrie, returned Saturday, from a week's outing trip in Northwest Arkansas.

Mrs. Pearl Chandler and children who have been visiting Mrs. Chandler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ivey, returned home Saturday evening.

Mrs. A. D. Armstrong of Dodge City, Ark., has returned home after several days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Smith, and family.

Mrs. R. R. Rankins of Wellington, Kan., returned home Monday after several weeks stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Eden, and other relatives about Cassville.

Mrs. C.D. Manley and daughter, Miss Elaine, spent a part of last and this week visiting in Monett.

Miss Myrtle Baird will begin her school near Pineville, Monday.

Mrs. Helen Day of Prag, Okla., who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arnold, returned home Monday evening.

On account of age, Leonard Aldridge of near Mano, was discharged of his charge of seduction in Squire Plattenburg's court Thursday.

Deputy Sheriff Walter Vanzandt received a message from the Warden of the penitentiary Thursday morning of last week stating Benson Davis, a prisoner from this county, had died the day before of consumption. Davis was convicted at the November term of circuit court, 1913, for rape and burglary and was given a seventeen year sentence. His residence in this county was at Monett. He leaves no known relatives in this county.

Howard and Wayne Hadley of Dennison, Tex., visited Sunday, their brother, C. H. Hadley and family. They are also visiting relatives in Exeter.

N. L. Hailey, spent Monday looking after his farm at Hailey. He reports a Redding boy killed a wolf recently in that vicitny that had been doing considerable damage for some months.

Chas. Thomas of Corsicana and son-in-law, Mark McClanhan, of Monett, were Cassville visitors Wednesday of last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennington and daughter, Miss. Fredline, and Miss Ora Burks visited with the family of A. F. Cox at Monett Sunday.

Mrs. C. A. Webber and daughters, Zelia and Mary and son, Marvin, left Wednesday for Popular Bluff and Marmaduke, Ark., to visit relatives.

 

Licenses to Wed:

 

Arthur H. Eldridge, 54, Seligman & Margaret Donaldson, 54, Seligman

Ted Mullins, 21?, Exeter & Treacy Harrison, 15, Exeter

Porter A. Overton, 22, Cassville & Anna L. Zuspann, 20, Cassville

Forest Higgs, 20, Cassville & Emma E. Zuspann, 18, Cassville

Henry Ward, 28, Monett & Cora Waltrip, 16, Monett

September 10, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Golden News: Died Tuesday, Sept 1, 1914, Lennie Henson, age 18 years, 5 months and 5 day. [poem follows - written by the school children at Golden]

Golden News: James Henson and wife came in Thursday too late to attend the funeral of Lennie Henson.

Shell Knob News: Bert Snow, Charley Wilson and Al F. Cooper are making sorghum.

Wayne News: Mrs. Oscar Holder of Butterfield spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. F. Roblyer of this place.

Independence News: Adolphus Baldwin is very sick with typhoid fever. Olaf Baldwin is acting as substitute in his school.

Eagle Rock News: Mrs. Angie Maloney is reported better at this writing.

Sunnyside News: Daniel Stills has moved in the house with his mother and Riley Stills has moved in the house vacated by Daniel.

Rock Springs News: Several from this section attended the funeral services held at Bayless church in Benton Co., Ark., over the remains of Anderson Rogers. Mr. Rogers formerly lived near Seligman but was living on White River in Carroll County, Ark., when he died.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. Jane Henson of near Cape Fair visited Saturday night and Sunday night with her daughter, Mrs. Ames Hudson.

Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Hallet Snow and little babe of Springfield visited a few days last week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Carney.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. Will Edgmond was laid to rest in the Carney cemetery Thursday, Sept 3. Rev. D. F. Coones had charge of the funeral services. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community in their hour of grief.

Milwaukee News: Richard Dunn and wife visited his brother, Ed and children near Mt. Sinai Saturday night and Sunday.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. S.T. Sims of Horner spent Monday with her father, M. B. Sparkman, at this place.

Washburn Prairie News: Miss Gwendolyn Park is visiting her sister, Mrs. Demah Marcum, in Joplin.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hall and Mrs. Zoe Newman and son, Erwin of Exeter spent Sunday with relatives here.

New Salem News: Mrs. Freeman Scroggins of Cassville spent from Thursday until Sunday with her brother, General Brixey, and wife.

Purdy News: Fred Mitchell, son of R. W. Mitchell of Purdy has enlisted in the army and has gone now to battle for Uncle Sam's interest.

Forest Grove News: A. C. Ussery and wife have retuned to their home at Bear, Ark., after visiting relatives here.

Seligman News: J. I. Gladden, proprietor of the Gladden Hotel died the last of the week. Mr. Gladden was widely known and liked by all who know him. He was a generous man with a big heart and a kind word for all. We regret his loss.

Seligman News: G. T. Apple, formerly of Cassville is now proprietor of the Linden Hotel and he Seligman livery and transfer barn. Mr. Apple is one of Barry Counties oldest citizens, is a hustler and well liked by all.

Forest Grove News: We are sorry to learn of the sickness of Mrs. Ross Murphy, nee Chloe Plummer. She once lived in this district.

Mat Sullivan son of Mat Sullivan, died Tuesday of last week.  [Click here to read]

Mr. and Mrs. McGill of Willow Springs have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. John Grambel.

George Long of Galena, Kan., and his brother, Charles of Purdy, were here Wednesday of last week on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Carlin of Stone's Prairie are the happy parents of a daughter born Monday, August 31. [Research Note: Both of her parents were Haddock descendants - one of Zachariah and one of Charles.]

Saturday morning about 8 o'clock, Lemon Hilton of Crane Creek township died after a short illness of stomach trouble.  [Click here to read]

Death, that terrible invader, entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Wallen, Aug 25, took Garland, their son. [Click here to read]

John Sullivan, son of Matt Sullivan, died Monday morning, August 31, 1914.  [Click here to read]

Beulah, the little child of Neisie Sooter, died at the home of grandfather, T. J. Hilburn, Monday evening, August 31. [Click here to read]

Lennie Henson, a 17 year old son of Wm. Henson, a merchant at Golden, shot and killed himself late Tuesday evening of last week at his father's home about one-half mile northeast of Golden.  [Click here to read]

Willis Boltan, son of Albert Boltan of Pleasant Ridge township, died Friday.  [Click here to read]

Licenses to Wed:

 

Archie R. Long, 19, Jenkins & Zelda Shrontz, 18, Jenkins

John P. Jennings, 22, Jenkins & Nellie Potter, 18, Jenkins

E. O. Milizer, 24, Milwaukee, Wis. & Elizabeth Ruetto, 21, Monett

Andrew Vanderpool, 18, Seligman & Nancy J. Bowman, 17, Seligman 

September 17, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Rock Creek News: Henry Garner died at the home of his father, last Thursday of typhoid fever. To the bereaved ones we extend our sympathy.

Rock Creek News: Mrs. James Holman and Miss Vica Cooper spent Saturday night and Sunday at the bedside of their sister, Mrs. Myrtle Smith, who is quite sick.

Rock Creek News: Edna, the youngest daughter of Irvin Brock has typhoid fever.

Milwaukee News: We were sorry to hear of John Sullivan's death, who died last week near Jenkins. May God's richest blessing rest on the parents and sister at this dark hour.

Milwaukee News: There is considerable sickness in this vicinity. Those who have typhoid fever are: Orville Reynolds, Mrs. Robert Stubblefield and son, Lon, Mrs. Bradley, Homer Mitchell, and one or two members of Clay Stubblefield's family.

Milwaukee News: We extend much sympathy to Bro. Kimball in the death of his wife. May the Lord comfort him in his sad hour of trouble.

Milwaukee News: George Vaughn is running the store for Orville Reynolds during his sickness.

Union Valley News: Mrs. Mabel Still is improving from an attack of typhoid fever.

Union Valley News: Earl and Maude Eden both have typhoid fever. Earl is very low.

Sunnyside News: Henry Springer [Springles?] left for Buffville, Kan., Wednesday.

Mano News: Mrs. Mary Holman and daughter, Iva, of Lawrence County visited relatives here last week.

Mano News: Lee Holman who has had typhoid fever is better at this writing.

Mano News: Henry Garner died at the home of his father, Sept 9th of typhoid fever.

Mano News: Lee Holman who has had typhoid fever is better at this writing.

Mano News: Jack Stever has a very sick baby.

Victory News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Alpha Fare. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

Victory News: Misses Lola and Delia Johnson spent Saturday night with their aunt, Myra King.

Victory News: Rascum Wheeler and wife are the proud parents of a big baby boy.

Arnhart News: There are a number of cases of typhoid fever to this locality. So far there have been two deaths. Wesley Henderson who died Thursday and the death of Mrs. Arch Mackey on Friday. The families of the deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

Line News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harris, Sept 3, a big fine boy.

Line News: Lots of sickness in this locality. Bert May who has typhoid is improving. Ones Shoemaker has typhoid fever, also Miss Hulda Lonberg is very low with the fever.

Kings Prairie News: Miss Bessie Carter is confined to her bed with typhoid fever.

Seligman News: Miss Cleo Hickey, our central girl, was visiting in Washburn the last of this week.

Seligman News: C. Cox and mother, Mrs. Apple and daughter, and Mrs. J. W. Baker and daughter were in Garfield last week.

Seligman News: Hamblin and Wedding pulled off another fight, making their second in the past few days.

New Salem News: Mrs. Lillie Roller and children and sister, Mrs. Clara Overton were called Saturday to the home of their brother, Arthur McNatt, near Powel on account of the death of Mr. and Mrs. McNatt's little child. To the bereaved ones we extend our sympathy.

New Salem News: James and Samuel Fountain have sold their farms to Mrs. Angline Richardson and son Elmer, of Altoona, Kan. Samuel and James will probably locate near here again soon.

New Salem News: Walter Pendergraft and son, Loren, spent Saturday and Sunday at Adam Skelton's Walter expects to move back here soon.

Flat Creek News: Miss Nettie Swearingen isn't very much better at present.

Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Marion Foster and daughter, Elma, came down Saturday from Purdy to be at the bedside of he latter's sister, who is sick with typhoid fever.

Flat Creek News: Ben and Rural Seltz and sister Miss Nellie, all are reported to have the typhoid fever.

Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hudson of near Cato spent Sunday night with his brother, Amos Hudson, and wife.

Flat Creek News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Easman. To the bereaved we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

Mineral Springs News: Alfred Young is low with typhoid but is reported better.

Mineral Springs News: B. C. McCluer and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McCluer. [McClure?]

Willow Brook News: Alpha Fare, oldest daughter of Frank Fare, died Friday morning of typhoid fever. She was a young lady about 20 years old and loved by everybody. Interment was made in the Stubblefield Cemetery, Saturday.

Willow Brook News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. and Mrs. William Easman of Jenkins. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Wheaton News: Mrs. R. M. Cochran is quite sick with the typhoid fever.

New Site News: School at Walnut Grove began Monday with Miss Naomi Bounous as teacher.

New site News: Mrs. Martha Higgins is quite sick of cancer trouble.

New Site News: Marshal Carlin and wife, Brit Carlin and wife, Washington Montgomery and wife, Thomas Fleetwood and wife, B. W. Withers and wife, Mrs. Cox and daughter, Maude, Nellie Withers and father, Mr. Stark, Ada Banks and Lottie Fleetwood attended the Baptist Association at Wheaton last week and all report a nice time.

Rocky Comfort News: Uncle John Roller died Tuesday morning at his home in this place after being in feeble health for several years, having suffered a severe stroke of paralysis several years ago from which he never fully recovered. Mr. Roller was one of the most respected aged citizens. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. Siler after which the Masonic brethren performed their burial rites and the body was laid to rest in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Independent.

Mr. Skinner who has for several months been staying with Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Bowman, died Tuesday night of a cancer trouble.

Mrs. Ollie Horn, west of Purdy, died Tuesday night of typhoid fever. She was a daughter of George Reed who resides in the vicitny of Corsicana.

G. W. Short and L. B. Hemphill of McDowell were here Monday on business. Mr. Short returned Saturday from a visit to Illinois. He recently sold his mill property at McDowell and talks of finding a new location.

Miss Mary Brown north of town has been very sick with typhoid.

Wesley Henderson, who lived two miles northeast of Purdy, passed away Thursday night of typhoid fever. He was about 30 years of age and was an excellent young man. He leaves a wife, two children, and other immediate relatives.

Chas. Terry, 23 years of age, of near Butterfield died Sunday of typhoid fever, after an illness of about two weeks. Burial was made Monday afternoon at the New Hope Cemetery following funeral services conducted by Rev. Goodnight.

Mrs. Luther Goddard of Springfield is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Galloway.

The little daughter of Lillie Abernathy has been sick with symptoms of typhoid fever.

Four children of George Reams' family, south of town, have typhoid fever.

On account of the sickness of Mrs. Cline, Mrs. Lula Hickman had charge of grades five and six, Thursday and Friday.

A daughter was recently born to Mr. and Mrs. George Brandt of the Pasley locality.

Alexander, a prisoner being held in the county jail on a charge of boot legging liquor, was released Friday having served his sentence.

Henry Garner, about 21 years of age, son of Frank Garner who resides near Eagle Rock, died Wednesday evening of last week of typhoid fever.

Mrs. N. L. Hailey visited her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Suttles, of near Jenkins, the latter part of last week.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Burton, Friday, Sept 11, a son.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Edens and granddaughter, Gusta Edens, spent Saturday and Sunday with Chas. Edens and family at Seligman.

Administor's Notice: James T. McCord, deceased. H. T. Love, Administrator. [abstract]

Willis Brock, 23 years of age, son of W. J. Brock, a prominent and well known citizen of near Shell Knob, died early Sunday morning of typhoid fever. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Kimball, wife of Rev. Virgil Kimball, died, grandmother of Willis Brock. [Click here to read]

Licenses to Wed:

W. E. Dotson, 26, Des Moines, Ia. & Della Birkes, 23, Exeter

Milo Fields, 20, Caldwell, Mo & Nola Baldwin, 17, McDowell

September 24, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO

Wayne News: Wile E. Haygood and son, Ed were driving their family mare last week, she became frightened and ran away throwing them out of the buggy. Mr. Haygood received some severe bruises but Ed escaped without being hurt. Mr. Haygood is improving.

Wayne News: Little Loren and Jack Erwin are sick with typhoid.

Sunnyside News: School began at Bayless Monday with Mr. Ruffin as teacher.

Mineral Springs News: Grandpa Gurley is spending this week at Mineral with his daughters, Mrs. M. Hankins and Mrs. B. C. McCluer. [McClure?]

Forest Grove News: Born to Will Bowers and wife, Sept 12, a boy.

Washburn Prairie News: Misses Pauline Varner, Avesta Fulton and Lulah Hopkins have typhoid fever.

Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. D. G. Reese and son Gerald are visiting relatives at Johnston, Ark.

Washburn Prairie News: Aunt Polly Weston and daughter, Mrs. E. A. Burnett of Washburn, visited at the home of Henry Weston, Friday.

Butterfield News: Born to Bill Olmstead and wife, Sept 13, an eight pound daughter.

Butterfield News: Charley Terry passed away at his brother's home, south of town, Sunday night, Sept 12. Burial was made at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Butterfield News: Mrs. Frank Roblyer of Wayne visited her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Holder, one day lat week.

Butterfield News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Luther Gurley, who passed away last Tuesday, Sept 15. Interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.

Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cargile, a son, Sept 18th.

Washburn News: Mrs. J. A. Frost left Sunday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Pennington, of Ardmore, Okla. She will visit her son, K. A. Frost and wife of Rogers, Ark., before returning home.

Washburn News: Rev. John Weston and mother of Beaver, Ark., visited their sister and daughter Mrs. Elijah Burnett last week.

Washburn News: Died Sunday, Sept 20, at the telephone office, little Pauline Brewer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Brewer of Seligman. Her mother brought her here last Thursday for treatment but nothing could be done for the little one. She died of bowel trouble and congestion of the brain. She was 14 months old. The remains were taken to Seligman for burial. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents. Mrs. Brewer was formerly Miss Snoe Crim of this place.

Pleasant Ridge News: Mrs. Milton Brunner of Monett visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Black and family, from Saturday to Monday.

Pleasant News: Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Pennel, and Mr. and Mrs. Jon Pennel went to Monett Sunday to be at the bedside of their niece, Thelma Clemons, who is very low of typhoid ever. [Pennell?]

Hazel Dell News: Robert Montgomery and family attended a birthday dinner given in honor of Uncle Harris woods of Wentworth, Lawrence County, who was 90 years old on the 17th of this month.

Hazel Dell News: Delpha Boucher will visit her uncle, J. C. Boucher of Ardmore, Okla. the first of October, also Charles Hadley of Texas. 

Forest Grove News: Wesley Henderson, of Purdy, died Sept 10, 1914, of typhoid fever. He was born in Barry County, August 29, 1880, his age being 34 years and 12 days. He was converted when a young man and joined the Free Will Baptist Church in which he was a faithful member until death. He was also superintendent of the Macedonia Sunday School. He leaves a wife, two children, a mother, two sisters and seven brothers, a recent deceased brother and a host of relatives and friends mourn their loss. Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Ennes at Purdy after which the remains were interred in the Purdy Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

Forest Grove News: Mr. and Mrs. Stamps of Golden are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Wolfenbarger, who is sick.

Forest Grove News: Our school has been dismissed on account of Mr. Keith having typhoid fever.

Seligman News: Ethel Murray is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wright.

Seligman News: Mat Brewer brought the remains of his baby from Washburn Sunday evening. The baby was near a year old and died after a short illness. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss.

The remains of C. M. Skinner who died Tuesday night of last week were laid to rest at the Horner cemetery Thursday afternoon following short funeral services conducted by Rev. John Elkins. The deceased was 72 years of age and was born and reared in Illinois. He was a veteran of the Civil War giving four years service to the cause of the Union. He is survived by four children and a sister, Mrs. I. P. Bowman.

J. N. Skelton and son, J.C. of Eagle Rock were here on business Saturday.

Mrs. K. W. Cannon who has been spending he summer with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Livingston, left Friday for Oregon.

Mrs. E. J. McNally of Butterfield was a Cassville visitor, Saturday. Mrs. McNally recently returned from a visit with two brothers, Sanford and E. B. Smith at Tulsa, Okla.

F. M. Skinner and Mrs. Luella Russell of St. Louis attended the funeral services of their father, C. M. Skinner, Thursday afternoon of last week.

Mrs. May Witt of Joplin returned home Sunday after a visit with relatives and friends in Cassville.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mortan of Nauvoo, Stone County, are the happy parents of recently born twins, a boy and a daughter.

Will Kemp, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Kemper, of Exeter, died Tuesday evening of typhoid fever.

Calvin Henderson of near Purdy, brother of Wesley and Hosea Henderson who recently died of typhoid fever is reported to be quite sick with the disease.

Cassville physicians believe that the epidemic of fever which took its hold some weeks ago over the county is debating to some extent.

Mrs. May Dunkeson of Hatfield, Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston, and relatives.

Edward Wells of Granby and Mrs. Nora Hide of this city were married Monday afternoon at the home of Levi Turner. Rev. J. T. Brattin performed the ceremony.

Licenses to Wed:

Mils Fields, 29, Caldwell & Nola Baldwin, 17, McDowell

E. A. Langston, 34, Springdale, Ark. & Nellie M. Hunter, 39, Pana

Chas. W. Werdin, 24, Joplin & Flossie Roberts, 24, Monett

Charles B. Long, 20, Exeter & Zuma Weatherly, 16, Cassville

Geo. P. Stokes, 30, LaJunta, Colo. & Martha Oldon, 23, LaJunta, Colo.

James N. Brazeal, 20, Newtonia & Orville Hance, 26, Newtonia

Ed Wells, Granby & Nora Hyde, Cassville

 

September 26, 1914, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

 

Dock Skelton

In Town last Saturday

 

Was born and Raised in

Barry County Sixty Nine Years Ago 

 

Dock Skelton of Eagle Rock, came to this city on Friday of last week and spent the night with his sister, Mrs. Frank Curry of this city and on Sunday, he visited his many old friends and acquaintances in this city and purchased a wagon, buggy and two sets of harness from Joe England. He also visited the Stone Quarry and was well pleased with what he saw out there.

 

He was born sixty-nine years ago on the late Judge Pleas Frost farm near Seligman, and is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Skelton old time citizens of this county, and he has practically lived in Barry County every since.

 

When the civil war came on, he was the only member of the Skelton family that espoused the cause of the Union, and he enlisted and served in the 2nd Kansas Calvary for about two years.

 

In 1866, he and Miss Julia Russell, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milo B. Russell, were married and to them have been born eleven children, who are: Mrs. Mrs. Melvin Callaway, Mrs. Edna Culllup, Calvin Skelton, Mrs. Columbia Bare, Mrs. Chas. Curry, Monroe Skelton, Henry Skelton, Mrs. Nora Curry, Mrs. Florence Stryker, Elmer Skelton and Chas. Skelton, all well to do citizens and all enjoying the respect and confidence of all their acquaintances.

 

Mr. Skelton said in a conversation with the DEMOCRAT representative, that he had never in all his life, run as much as $10 store account, which is saying a great deal. He is a member of the Baptist Church, one of the solid and reliable citizens of Barry County and enjoys the respect and height estimation of all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.

 

He is enjoying good health at present. His many friends in this city scored him a welcome visit and hope for many more in the near future. [Research Note: Julia Russell was a descendant of Zachariah and Chloe (Albritton) Haddock.]

 

 

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