Mayflower News Items: Dance at D. J. Stephens, Christmas Night.

Mayflower News Items: There was musical entertainment at J. T. VanZandt's , Christmas Eve. [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News Items: J. T. VanZandt's saw mill is running nearly every day thought the week, except Saturday, which is grinding day. [Van Zandt]

Mayflower News Items: J. Potts of Texas, son of W. F. Potts arrived at his father's Saturday, Dec. 22.

Eagle Rock News Items: Richard Elam and Sol Russell took off a couple loads of turkeys just before Christmas.

Eagle Rock News: Miss Dora Kelley of this place and Mr. Albert Shelton of Viola were married, Sunday, Dec 23.

Eagle Rock News: Walter Williamson and family returned from Oregon recently. Walter's father also on the way back to Rock Creek.

Flat Creek News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wilson, Christmas day, a fine girl. Mother and babe are doing well.

Flat Creek: Married Kenn Smith and Edga Garland. Mr. Grant Hemphill officiated.

Black News Items: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Vaughn, a bright eyed girl. Mother and babe are doing well. Papa smiles and says, "It's a girl."

Licensed to Wed:

Charles Bramley, 23, Shell Knob & May Cooper, Shell Knob

Monroe Edie, 21, Mano & Dollie Easley, 24, Eagle Rock

Adscar King, 22, Elrena, Okla. & Maud Highby, 21, Monett

John Robinson, 26, Golden & Mamie McGuinn, 18, Golden

W. J. W. Clay, 22, Golden & Emily Haggard, 23, Golden

Harry Windes, 22, Washburn & Ona Wasson, 19, Seligman

Evard Mitchell, 23, Cassville & Jennie McCary, 20, Exeter

Flat Creek News: John Burnett is clearing up lots of land on his farm this winter.

Flat Creek News: Mrs. Sarah McKinzie was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery Christmas Day.

Flat Creek News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Love Baize, a nine pound boy. Mother and babe getting along okay.

Forest Grove News: Grandma Hannah is able to walk from Mineral Springs to her son's J. W. Ennes, a distance of two miles.

Stony Point News: Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold of Joplin are visiting the formers' brother, Bud Arnold, and family.

Stony Point News: Clarence R. Young of Springfield spent the holidays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Davidson and family.

Gunter News: Died, Jim Bethel, last Thursday night and was interred at the Arnhart Cemetery Friday.

Washburn Prairie News: Andy Coward from Oklahoma is visiting relatives.

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. John Varner visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Felker of Rogers, Ark., last week.

Accident News Items: Mrs. Rosa Slater died December 21 and was laid to rest in the Rock Creek Cemetery.

Licensed to Wed:

William Thompson, Washburn & Mary Kirk, Cassville

M. B. Gaddy, 37, Viola & Allee Allen, 18, Viola

Charles Easley, 23, Eagle Rock & Mary Farewell, 19, Eagle Rock

Arthur Billett, 28, Monett & Leona Gilmore, 24, Monett

Arthur Karus, 54, Hailey & Martha Purdom, 40, Hailey

W. T. Bailey, Corsicana & Lela Johnson, Corsicana 

[Research Note: Charles Easley and Lillie Mae Farewell married Jan 6, 1901 in Barry County, MO.]

Washburn News: Mrs. A. J. Main's mother-in-law just started to her home at Afton to move her household effects to Washburn.

Eagle Rock News: The dance at Charley Easley's Friday night was a failure, resulting from there not being enough girls.

Washburn Prairie News: James and Walter Ivey and family left Wednesday for Oklahoma to make their future home.

Washburn News: M. McGlothlin has bought the blacksmith shop owned by Dr. Northcutt and is setting it up on his own lot he purchased recently from J. B. Hurst.

Butterfield News: J. C. Critchfield and family who moved to this part of the country from Kansas last winter have moved to the territory.

Osa News: J. A. Williams of Scholten made a big deal in which he bought Bud Wise's farm of this place. He paid $5,750 for it.

Osa News: Dr. McCoy reports a 10 pound girl at Will Turner's.

Licensed to Wed:

William Terry, Purdy & Nancy Owens, Butterfield

Eli Cooper, 20, Shell Knob & Nettie Barnes, 17, Shell Knob

Flat Creek News: Married on the 17th, Mr. John Clark and Miss Ida Robison. We wish them all the blessings of married life.

Butterfield News: Sam Dixon of Stroud, O. T. [Osage Territory], was called here by the sickness and death of his mother, who died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. P. McPhail.

Gunter News: Died Martha Dickson at D. P. McPhail, Wednesday, Jan 18. The remains were interred it the Arnhart cemetery Saturday. Her son, Sam and son-in-law arrived from Oklahoma, Friday night.

Corinth News: Elmer Smith of Christian County was visiting his uncle, E. D. Smith and other relatives in this neighborhood. He returned home Saturday.

Gunter News: Married at the residence of Wm. Clark, Sunday evening, Miss Cordelia Clark and Will Henley. Rev. N. M. Whittington spoke the words that made them man and wife. 

Licensed to Wed:

Melborn Terry, Purdy & Nancy Owens, Butterfield

Eli W. Cooper, 20, Shell Knob & Nettie Barnes, 17, Shell Knob

Arch Dyer, Cassville & Lizzy Richer, Cassville

George W. Henly, 18, Butterfield & Cordelia Clark, 20, Butterfield

Jonah Turnah, 48, Canuck Ark. & Joann Starkey, 16, Canuck, Ark.

W. T. Mars, Monett & Laura B. Carter, Monett

Washburn News: Jamie Mooney is build a new house on the land he bought from Dr. Northcutt. [Research Note: This is James Harvey Mooney who married Ella Pease. In 1900, they had one child, Loyd Patrick Mooney who was born Sept 20, 1900.]

New Site News: The infant son of A. T. Higgins and wife died Wednesday, Jan 23, and was buried at New Site the 24. Arthur Higgins, who has been working in the territory returned home Thursday night in answer to a telegram announcing his brother's death, but did not get her in time for the funeral. [A. T. Higgins was married to Martha Mahala Montgomery. They had a child who was born in 1901 and who was buried in 1901, but there is no given name on the marker at New Site.]  

Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Hopkins are the proud parents of a girl.

Licensed to Wed:

J. A. McCallister, 27, Washington & Sarah E. Arnhart, 24, Washburn

James E. Couch, 28, Eagle Rock & Margaret Smith, 23, Eagle Rock

Hugh Brock, 25, Shell Knob & Clara McDougald, 25, Shell Knob

Forest Grove News: Married at the residence of Mrs. Mary Ennes, the 30th inst., William Jeffers to Miss Martha Ennes, J. W. Ennes speaking the words.

Forest Grove News: J. W. Ennes was called near Butterfield where he united August Rausch of Pierce City and Miss Maude Utter of Butterfield. The happy couple will go to Mr. Rausch's home near Pierce city, where they will make their future home and welcome a visit from their many friends.

Rock Springs News: The remains of Mr. S. H. W. Holmes who interred in the Frost Cemetery, Sunday. The funeral was conducted by the Masons. He died at Fair Play, MO, Feb. 1.

Licensed to Wed:

J. A. McCallister, 27, Washington & Sarah Arnhardt, [Arnhart] 24, Washburn

Jas. E. Couch, 26, Eagle Rock & Margaret Smith, 23, Eagle Rock

Hugh Brock, 25, Shell Knob & Clara McDougald, 25, Shell Knob

Will D. Jeffers, 24, Mineral Spring & Martha E. Ennis, 16, Mineral Spring

William Dale, 41, Monett & Mrs. Laura Decocg, 25, Monett

Andrew Deal, 28, Simcoe & Orpha M. Sanders, 22, Simcoe

August Rausch, 24, Pierce City & Maud Utter, 19, Butterfield

W. B. Okley, 29, Monett & Beth Keithley, 23, Monett

Albert Sarrett, 21, Washburn & Lizzie Garrison, Washburn

L. M. Thromuth, 25, Monett & Lee Derickson, 27, Monett

Mayflower News: G. W. Easley is visiting relatives in Benton County, AR.

Mayflower News: J. T. VanZandt had his new dry goods brought from the railroad last Saturday.

Mayflower News: Grandma VanZandt is very poorly. She is 70 years old.

Washburn News: Born to Mrs. Susan Adcock, a few days ago, a fine girl.

Washburn News: Phillip Myers has bought the old racket store from W. T. Denbo and moved into the same.  [Meyers]

Licensed to Wed:

Charles Anderson, 21, Cassville & Pearl Davidson, 21, Exeter

Charles Cameren?, 27, Butterfield & Amada Lake, 22, Butterfield

Richard Shockley, 72, Butterfield & Mary Lady, 40, Butterfield

S. Czaluzniak?, 51, Pierce City & Catherine Juehowa?, 50, Pierce City

John Cargile, 44, Washburn & Loucrecy Hawkins, 26, Cove?

Dale News: S. H. Long and family has moved to Purdy. Bert Etter has moved on his place.

Dale News: A fine girl arrived at A. J. Land's in the midst of the smallpox. Mrs. Land's sister, Mrs. Wells from Kan., came to take care of them white they have the smallpox.

Sparks News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Oxford, a new baby.

Combs News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Boswell, a 11 pound boy, Feb 8.

Flat Creek: Wallace Montgomery has moved on the Chas. Ragsdale place.

Shady Grove News: Richard Shockley of Liberty Hill has been visiting at Mrs. Ladie's [Lady's] for several days.

Licensed to Wed:

James A. Bouyer, 24, Aurora & Delpha Sargeant, 18, Aurora

Mathew Barnes, 21, Viola & Lela Whisman, 22, Viola

W. C. Haywood, Eagle Rock & Maggie Smalley, Eagle Rock

D. L. Perkins, 22, Butterfield & Hattie Stubblefield, 17, Roark

Albert J. Wagner, 28, Joplin & Elizabeth Hugey, 27, Joplin

Washburn News: Born to Dr. L. B. Northcutt and wife a fine baby last week. [Research Note: Thomas Dillard Northcutt was born Feb 20, 1901, Barry County, MO, to Leon Blum and Margaret Tennessee (Woodard) Northcutt.]

Joe Penn is now in Tennessee spending a few weeks with home folks. Mr. Penn has not advised is friend here as to what he will do in the future.

Washburn News: Charley Cook has returned from the Nation; where he has been to see his sister.

Washburn News: Mr. Box has moved from Washburn to back where he came from.

Licensed to Wed:

J. A. Hicks, 42, Golden & L. J. Smith, 35, Golden

J. C. Roller, 56, Purdy & Mary Walters, 48, Monett

John Graham, 21, Wister, I. T. & Pear. McGlothin, 21, Washburn

J. A. Kistler, 48, Mt. Zion & Mary E. Tarrant, 46, Monett

H.F. Baldridge, 26, Monett & Lillie Abbey, 27, Monett

Joseph N. Rogers, 52, Pierce City & Maggie Howell, 38, Pierce City

H. D. Rea, 26, Monett & Hula Crockett, 24, Monett

Virgil J. Hadley, 22, Purdy & Ida M. Walker, 16, Purdy

Corinth News: Robert Stubblefield has gone to visit his son, near Banner, Ark.

Flat Creek News: Died, Feb 24, Eliot Hudson, funeral was preached by G. W. Cottrell.

Forest Grove News: J. W. Ennes was called Thursday to the funeral of W. L. Combs near Butterfield.

Licensed to Wed:

Geo. E. Long, 18, Purdy & Effie E. Boswell, 20, Purdy

Geo. J. King, 39, Exeter & Mrs. Lottie Holder, 37, Exeter

King T. Shrum, 20, Eagle Rock & Clara J. Stever, 15, Mano

Frank Looney, Texas & Emma Looney, Pierce City

Norman Stockton, 21, Jenkins & Nancy V. Edwards, 20, Jenkins

J. W. Badcock, 24, Seligman & Vesta Morgan, 22, Seligman

Oscar Clark, Deceased, was born September 19, 1880, on Little Flat near the Henderson Mill. He remained in Barry County until 1892 when he went to Texas to live and there made a profession of religion and became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He had been at school at Mt. Gove since last September and intended to continue his course of study in the Marionville College Institute. He was to state to Marionville on Feb 12 on which day he was taken sick at A. J. Dodd's 5 miles Northwest of McDowell where he died Feb 27 at 7 o'clock. [Some of he remainder is unreadable, but it states that his parents lived in Christian County, MO.]

Eagle Rock News: Mr. Shelton, son-in-law of C. G. Kelly, has got the small pox.

Eagle Rock News: The wedding bells for Mr. Hall and Mrs. Smith was postponed.

Eagle Rock News: Calvin Skelton is having a well drilled on his farm.

Eagle Rock News: John Easly [Easley] is slowly recovering from pneumonia.

Eagle Rock News: Harry Cooper has moved to his new house.

Lone Elm News: Ellet Hudson, age 40 years, who died Feb 27, 1901, left a wife and seven children and his aged parents to mourn his loss.

Fairview News: Fred Williamson visited in this neighborhood Sunday.

Dale News: J. D. Long's friends and relatives met Sunday and gave him quite a surprise it being his 47th birthday. [Research Note: John Dake Long was born March 3, 1854 an died August 3, 1930. He was a son of John Dake & Lavina (Bellah) Long.]

Licensed to Wed:

M. D. Robberson, 27, Ponca City & Ada Wormington, 22, Purdy

S. W. Herd, 21, Herd, Ark. & Julia Boatman, 19, Herd, Ark.

Elisha Hall, 62, Eagle Rock & Elizabeth Smith, 61, Eagle Rock

Louis K. Ferguson, 31, Monett & Cora B. Stalter, 20, Monett

Charles James, Cassville & Emma Cantrill, Cassville

W. P. Johnson, 24, Golden & Maggie Clark, 23, Golden

Milton Thornton, 27, Madry & Amanda Walker, 16, Madry  

Mayflower News: Miss Anna Weathers is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. J. VanZandt, for a few days.

Lone Elm News: Owen Gillum, who left his home some time ago, has not yet returned to his family.

Dog Hollow News: One of Ben Truitt's twin babies died last week and the other one is not expected to live.

Dog Hollow News: Ed Turner's horse fell in a well and was killed a few days ago.

Dog Hollow News: Joe Shull finished covering his new barn.

Accident News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Holman, another plow boy a few days ago.

Corinth News: Joe Hootin has killed two wolves in the last week. There are two ore that we have seen.

Licensed to Wed:

Charles W. Smith, 28, Ergo & Arvilla Finney, 19, Butterfield

Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Moffat, a fine seven pound girl, the 24th. Mother and girl doing very well.

Shell Knob News: W. H. Holman is jubilant over the arrival of a 8 pound boy at his house.

Gunter News: N. W. Whittington is improving the looks of his farm by the erection of a new barn.

Gunter News: Sigle Whittington made a flying trip to Aurora the first of the week.

Gunter News: Mrs. Eva Whittington is reported no better. Her husband came in from Kansas last week.

Licensed to Wed:

Horace E. Murro, Viola & Mrs. Minerva Rice, Viola

Jacob A. Amrine, 22, Cassville & Alice C. Widener, 24, Cassville

John Calton, 32, Verona & Martha J. Duffy, 17, DeDowell?

James M. Ballie, 40, Jenkins & Ollie T. Riddle, 26, Purdy

George F. Hurd, 21, Washburn & Pearl McGlothin, 17, Washburn

Charles C. Black, 21, Washburn & Ona Erwin, 19, Washburn

Butterfield News: Joe England and wife have taken up their abode on his new homestead in Stone County near James River.

Osa News: James McCullah died at his home place Thursday at 5:35 o'clock. The deceased was one of her early settlers of this part of the country and ex-representative of Stone County. He was nearing his three score and twelve years: Mr. McCollah was probably the best poled men in this section of the country on government affairs and many a pleasant hour has been spent with him by his host of friendly talking of the money questions and the laboring class of people. Breezer.

Forest Grove News: Grandma Lieutrill, who lives on Mr. Davis' place is nearly blind.

Washburn News: Born to Mr. A. J. and Cassie Maine, a large fine boy, but he is not so old at A. J. quite, but looks democratic. [Doesn't seem to make sense. Copy is not very good.]

Licensed to Wed:

Lon McVendon?, 24, Mareopsis? & Myrtle Hesley?, 21, Exeter

____ Woodard, 26 ? Monett & Mellie ___, 25?, Monett   

Mayflower News: W. F. Easley and wife visited at Warren Potts' last Sunday.

Butterfield News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maglason, an eleven pound Republican boy, Sunday night. Baby and mother doing well.

Seligman News: Little Zula, daughter of R. A. McClure is recovering from pneumonia.

Sunrise News: Another light in the family of William Daniels, in the person of a nine pound boy.

Licensed to Wed:

George Russell, Monett & Myrtle Blankenship, Corsicana

William J. Ray, 35, Purdy & Chloe A. Turner, 24, Corsicana

W. I. I. Morrow, Purdy & Mrs. M. F. Burris, Purdy

Joseph Robertson, 25, Golden & Ollie Faulker, 17, Golden

James W. Kelley, 27, Butterfield & Millie Royle, 20, Seligman

Ed P. Ambrose, 24, Purdy & Mabel Archibald, 20, Purdy

Isaac N. Rogers, 61, Cassville & Nancy M. Bayes, 48, Cassville

James Hansford, 28, Fidelity & Rosa M. Kelley, 24, Fidelity

Flat Creek News: Born to Mrs. John Clark, a fine baby boy, on the morning of the 12 inst. We are sorry to say that John left his wife some time ago.

Flat Creek News: There was a genuine surprise birthday dinner at Uncle John Baize's on the 6th. There were many friends and relatives in attendance who did ample justice to the many good things for dinner. We wish Uncle John the return of many happy birthdays.

Flat Creek: Frank Beaver's little boy got very badly burned last week. The child is about 4 years old. The mother had gone to get water when the child began playing with  the fire. His clothes caught fire and burned his legs and feet very badly.

Corinth News: Born to George Erwin and wife, a daughter.

Corinth News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fogg, a daughter.

Licensed to Wed:

Shade E. Wallen, Cassville & Beulah Brown, Cassville

William Strother, 21, Butterfield & Rytha E. Lake, 19, Butterfield

Manley Molt, 60, Washburn & Paulee Day, 32, Washburn

Shady Grove News: Asa Russell has finished an addition to his house.

Washburn News: Frank Henderson will occupy the W. T. Denbo property.

Washburn News: Dr. Northcutt and W. B. Adcock have adorned their front yards with woven wire fabric fence which adds to the looks of their property.

Washburn News: Frank, son of A. J. Henderson, arrived in Washburn, Sunday, to make his future home in Washburn. He came from Utah.

Washburn News: Ed Henbest is using the old Reed blacksmith shop for a livery stable now for a time.

Washburn News: Jamie Mooney is going to be a farmer boy, as he has moved on a farm recently.

Mayflower News: Mrs. A. J. Van Zandt visited at the home of Allen Weathers, her father, last Saturday night and Sunday.

Licensed to Wed:

George Harrison, 26, Golden & Pearl Prentice 20, Golden

Alexander Murphy, 27, Monett & Emnia Chilgren, 20, Monett

Sterling Hailey, 19, Cassville & Eva Mullin, 18, Cassville

Leann News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jane Mullen, an 8 pound bay girl. Both mother and baby doing well.

Butterfield News: Jake E. England, living one mile southeast of town, lost his barn, 2 tons of hay, 100 bushels of corn, 1 wagon and one hours the night of the storm by lighting setting it on fire.

Viola News: James W. Lee, who has been in the Philippines for two years with his regiment, is expected home

Washburn News:  Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Berryhill lost their babe last Sunday from whooping cough. It was buried in the Sulherd Cemetery. [Research Note: This cemetery was called Old Washburn Cemetery in more recent years. A rock quarry moved in near it and a lot of the graves were moved out. But this baby's grave and Clara Elizabeth (Hancock) Berryhill's graves are still there. There may be as many as 5 or 6 more left there too, but most are unmarked. There is a stone on the ground that reads John Burks.]

Hailey News: Uncle D. Hudson's friends and relatives wt him a nice dinner on the 30th, being his birthday. He is 83 years old.

Licensed to Wed:

John P. Johnson, 67, Monett & Eliza Woods, 64, Monett

Curtis M. Shook, 27, Verona & Lulu B. Mann, 18, Verona

Lawson Jefferies, 30, Monett & Mary Woolsey, 25, Monett

James H. Fare, 21, Jenkins & Ida Hickman, 21, Jenkins

Eagle Rock News: Don Skelton has sold his farm near the Munsey school house and his son Henry, who has been living on it has moved down to this place.

New Site News: The death of Rev. S. H. Hardy was quite a shock to the people at New site, as he was once the pastor of the church and had many warm friends here.

Oak Ridge News: Mrs. Kirk, who had been sick for some time, died Wednesday of last week. Deceased left five children and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services held Thursday at Oak Ridge and burial in, cemetery near by.

Washburn News: Born to Mrs. W. B. Fielding, a boy, Saturday the 4th. Boy and mother doing well.

Shady Grove News: Mrs. J. M. Gray of Butterfield visited at her mother's Mrs. Thompson, Monday.

Licensed to Wed:

Levi W. Crim, 26, Washburn & Mary C. Morgan, 17, Washburn

J. M. Titterington, Verona & Mrs. C. L. Linthicum, Monett

Charles C. Gee, Cassville & Lucy Rogers, Cassville

William T. Bettles, 23, Pioneer & Ida Hart, 18, Pioneer

John Beatly, 21, Cassville & Ida Jefferson, 21, Cassville

James C. Ault, 22, Washburn & Bertha Arnhart, 20, Washburn

Washburn Prairie: Married, Wednesday at the home of Rev. McCracken, Clinton Ault to Miss Bertha Arnhart. Their many friends wish them success.

Shell Knob News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bodie Har__, Sunday Morning an eight pound boy. Mother and babe all ___  but Bodie has left, and no trace yet is found.

Born to Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Smith at Mineral Springs, Sunday, a bouncing Republican boy.

McDowell News: On the 18th of May the friends and relatives of A. J. Todd, familiarly known as Uncle Jack, living near McDowell, gave him quite a surprise, it being is fifty-ninth birthday.

Licensed to Wed:

William Johnson, 41, Purdy & Sallie Nichols, 17, Cassville

B. F. Hatcher, 30, Exeter & Ida Lawrence 22, Washburn

John H. Burns, 31, Washburn & Martha McCollin, 27, Seligman

Rupert Farrow, 29, Monett & Emma Clinton 23, Monett

Madry News: Sarah Wheat, wife of George Wheat, died May 24, of lung fever. The remains were laid to rest in the Aurora cemetery Friday evening. The bereaved family have our sympathy.

Corinth News: Mrs. Tom Huff and Dema Feltor of Galena, Kans., are visiting their father John Huff.

Washburn Prairie News: Married, Sunday at the home of the bride, Miss Martha McCollum to Mr. John Burns, H. J. Hood officiating.

Washburn Prairie News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Longley, Sunday, a fine girl.

Shady Grove News: Last Friday a large blacksnake crept into Charley Smith's house and got into the cupboard and crawled through two teacup handles and started to carry the cups away.

Licensed to Wed:

Nathaniel Umphries, 25, Golden & Bettie Allen, 24, Golden

James Vaught, 22, Cassville & Maude Miller, 22, Cassville

Parker Doyel, 22, Exeter & Della Lawrence 20, Washburn

Abstract of Obituary: Died at her home near Golden, May 26, 1901, Sister Stiles, wife of E. E. Stiles, age 45 years, 4 months, 26 days. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss.  Services were held at her home and after the remains were conveyed to the Vina Cemetery and laid to rest. [Obituary gives her name as Sister.]

Gunter News: Mr. Whittington received a letter from his nephew who has just arrived from the Philippines.

Gunter News: Mrs. Rose Shull visited relatives and friends in the vicinity Saturday and Sunday.

Lookout Mountain News: Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Godfrey of Enid, Oklahoma, who had been visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kerr, returned home last Friday.

Corinth News: Sunday, Deacons Charles Van Zandt and George Porter were ordained, Revs. Morgan and Brock assisted at the ordination.

Licensed to Wed:

George Faulkner, 23, Golden & Mary Easley, 22, Golden

Charles E. Sloops, 23, Monett & Jessie Jaques, 19, Monett

Daniel Cowherd, 18, Purdy & Adaline Lane, 18, Purdy

Horace Bedwell, 27, Axtell Kan. & Ida Lewis, 21, Purdy

[Research Note: Daniel Andrew Cowherd married Adaline Lane, June 6, 1901. She was the daughter of Wilson & Eliza (Long) Lane. Daniel was the son of Isaac Martin Coward and his wife Louisa Matilda Varner.]

[Research Note: George David Faulkner married Mary Steve Easley, June 2, 1901 in Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Christopher Columbus & Susan Elizabeth (Cotner) Easley. George was the son of James Samuel Faulkner and his wife Rachel Reed.]

J. A. Pease, whose building at Washburn was slightly damaged by the recent fire, was instructed by the adjustors to wave it repaired and send to the bill to the insurance companies.

W. S. Jordan of Jiminez, Mexico, was in the city Saturday enroute to his home. His wife, formerly Miss Maud Trimm is visiting in Texas. Mr. Jordan is manager for three large flouring mills in Mexico.

Fred Melton, who went to Afton, I. T. to start a paper, gave up the venture. He has secured a position at South McAllister, Indian Territory.

Mrs. Carrie Smith has moved from Mineral Springs and has placed her piano at the home of James Henly between the Baptist and Union Churches where she will give lessons during he summer.

A birthday surprise was given Mrs. Susan Emmerson, Friday, it being her 69th birthday. There was a large number of friends present to enjoy the occasion.

Dog Hollow News: Born to Cas and Mary Roberts, a big eight pound girl.

Ash News: Born to H. and L. Dent, a fine boy. Pa wears a broad smile.

Ash News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Martin, a big girl. Mother and bade doing well.

Licensed to Wed:

William H. Black 19, Corsicana & Fannie Smith, 18, Monett

William Fisher, 24, Ornogo & Maud Jackson, 16, Cassville

Walter Young 21, Eagle Rock & Flora Reading 16, Eagle Rock

Probate Court

Est. Josephus Rogers, dec'd. Josephus Rogers appointed administrator of estate.

Est. R. S. Wood, insane. W. S. Lester, J. B. Johnson, James Etter appointed commissioners to make inventory of estate.

Est. Warren Massie, dec'd. Found that no estate be left after widow given her share and expenses are paid. No letters of administration will be given.

Est. Nancy L. Johnson, dec'd. Wait Williams, John Rowten, [Rowden?] and James Johnson appointed appraisers to apprise real estate.

Est. Leander Johnson, dec'd. William Coleman, guardian of personal  estate, filed final settlement showing balance due ward $52.55.

Est. William Hefferman, dec'd. Catherine Hefferman, Administratrix, filed final settlement showing balance due of $3,108.00.

Est. R. V. Cline, dec'd. Personal estate turned over to widow, Sarah Cline.

Est.  Nancy Johnson, dec'd. Will Maher, administrator died appraisement of lots in Monett, which was approved. Report of sale filed and approved. Administrator ordered to give May Camp $125 and J. Johnston $50 approved. Demand of A. Jones for $45 allowed in 5th class.

Est. H. Webber, dec'd. D. H. Kemp, administrator, filed proof of publication of that settlement.

Est. James A. McCullah, dec'd. Demand of Charles P. Hale for $721.02 allowed in 5th class. Demand of Granville Smith for $825 in same class.

Court adjourned until Monday, June 8th.

Butterfield News: Uncle William Ferguson is building him a  new house on Barry City site north of the depot.

Mano News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Burton, Friday of last week, a fine 10 pound girl. Mother and girl getting along fine which causes Sherman to wear a big broad smile.

Mano News: Bob Burton says they call him pa. for it is a fine girl, two weeks old. Mother and babe getting along fine.

Mano News: Fred Williamson and Bob Dummitt paid Cassville a visit Monday. [Dummit]

Wednesday, June 19, was the 53rd anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Marshall, parents of Mrs. W. I. I. Morrow, and in order to commemorate thee same. Mrs. Morrow planned a surprise dinner on the old folks. The surprise was complete but the dinner was the best part of all. Those present were Rev. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Willis, Mrs. J. H. Lowery, Mrs. Morrow, Misses Effie Burris and Frona Morrow. Purdy News.

Dale News: Born to Mrs. Laura Thomas, the 20th, a fine girl.

Gunter News: Mr. Shull is seen on Gunter again.

Gunter News: Aunt Polly Gautney is in from Arkansas visiting her son's, David Gautney.

Leann News: Robert Mickels, Miniffe, KY, is visiting his uncle, John Hunt, next Leann.

Licensed to Wed:

Robert E. Wasson, 22, Seligman & Mabel Johnson, 18, Washburn

Marion Atchley, 18, Herd & Nellie Beaver, 18, Herd

Thomas H. Sapp, 25, Exeter & Rhoda Phillips, 26, Butterfield

Samuel Walker, 34, Cassville & Bertha M. Boyd, 16, Butterfield

William Gifford, Exeter & Mrs. N. M. Moore, Exeter

[Research Note: Look for Hurd and Herd when searching for Herd.]