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February 3,
1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Personal and Local News: Dr. W. T. Bailey has moved to his residence property known as the Steele property. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Stapleton, mother of Ad Miller, south of town, two miles, is very sick with pneumonia. Personal and Local News: W. H. Geisler of Sunny Vale, Calif., was the guest of Charles Schlicker east of town the first of the week. He had been to Chicago and was returning home. Personal and Local News: Mont Wardlaw of Seligman was called to Cassville Sunday by the death of his little nephew, Mike Wardlaw. Personal and Local News: James Erwin, father of Recorder Arthur Erwin, and J. W. Hilton, a brother-in-law of Arthur's, were the guests Sunday and Monday. They live at Ozark. Personal and Local News: Bettie, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Curtis, of Morris, Oklahoma, was buried at Exeter Wednesday of last week. The funeral was conducted by Rev. L. F. Filewood of this city. Personal and Local News: John R. Sullivan is confined to his home southwest of this city and is reported to be pretty sick of pneumonia. Personal and Local News: A daughter was born, January 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stacey and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shore, on January 24. Personal and Local News: W. R. Hutchens returned to his home in Illinois Saturday following a week's visit with his sister, Mrs. J. Edens. Personal and Local News: Roy Miller of Tulsa, Okla., arrived Thursday of last week to attend the funeral of his adopted father, Jerry Miller, near Cato. Personal and Local News: Mrs. H. A. Gardner and little son of Monett accompanied Mr. Gardner to Cassville Thursday and spend the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Galloway. Personal and Local News: J. C. Pruitt, an old citizen of Pierce City, died at his home there last week. He had lived in Pierce City for more than 40 years. Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Underwood of Viola, but who lived over in Stone County, died a short time ago. [Click here to read]Mineral Springs News: Uncle Jerry Miller was buried here Thursday of last week. [Click here to read]Corinth News: E. W. Daugherty of Purdy visited his farm near this place one day last week. He also attended the funeral of his little nephew, Eugene Vanzandt. Corinth News: Mate Reynolds was taken very suddenly last week with something like lumbago which put him in the bed and he is not much better. Corinth News: We hear that Aunt Polly Weston of Beaver, Ark., is slowly improving. Hazel Dell News: Harry Gibbons of Waterloo, Ia., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eke Gibbons. Hazel Dell News: P. A. Boucher received a letter from his brother, J. C. Boucher of Ardmore, Okla. [Click here to read]Oak Ridge News: Will Dodge, wife and daughter, visited Mrs. Dodge's mother and brother, Mrs. Anderson and Ed Allison and family Saturday night. Shell Knob News: Charley Roe is the champion trapper. He has caught fifty dollars worth of fur to date this year. Shell Knob News: Melvin Madewell is carrying the mails now between Cassville and Shell Knob. It seems that as soon as one gets familiar with the work so as to give good service it is turned over to a new hand. Shell Knob News: W. J. James is having twenty-five acres of land cleared for cultivation this year. George James and George and Charley McCord will cultivate the same. Seligman News: Miss Mabel Stapleton had a birthday party Wednesday. She was eight years old. Many of her little friends were present. Seligman News: Mrs. L. A. Ramey hurt her back Thursday while chasing the town cows out of her yard. Butterfield News: Mrs. Chas. Eubanks of Prince Albert, Canada, who had been visiting relatives in this vicinity departed for home Thursday. Oak Ridge News: Mrs. Johnson is contemplating a visit to Chicago with her sisters. Seligman News: One of our old veterans who has passed through the civil war and through the rain making period in Western Kansas states that our recent heavy rains are caused by the cannonading in the war zones of Europe. He is certain of this and thinks if the war continues until summer it will be too wet for crops. Sunnyside News: A large crowd gathered at the home of Aunt Cynthia Still's Sunday, Jan 30th with well filled baskets and surprised her. [Click here to read] Announcement: We are authorized to announce James C. Eubanks of Flat Creek township as a candidate. [Click here to read]Sunday, Jan 30, 1916, John Michael Wardlaw, age 6 years, 7 months and 5 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wardlaw. [Click here to read]The funeral of Miss Nannie McCary was held at the McCary home southwest of this city five miles, Thursday, January 27, conducted by Rev. E. W. Love. Interment was made in the family cemetery on the old home place. [Click here to read]John Michael, little six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wardlaw, died at 12 o'clock Saturday night, January 29, of pneumonia. [Click here to read]In the probate court [Click here to read]Husband and Wife Die Within 24 Hours of Each Other: [Click here to read]Licenses to Wed: Geo M. Griffin, Jr., 25, Cassville & Lois M. Chandler, 21, Cassville Bert Landsown, 20, Purdy & Ethel B. Simpson, 20, Purdy
J. E. Noble, 26, Seligman &
Jessie Rubow, 19, Seligman
J. N. Kunbrough, Rocky Comfort & Betha
Edmonds, 19, Stella
Clinton E. Dummit, 22, Sapulpa & Jessie
Blythe, 22, Springfield |
February 10, 1916,
Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Personal and Local News: Maurice, little son of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Brattin, has pneumonia. Personal and Local News: George Linebarger of Exeter lost his residence property by fire Wednesday of last week. He is said to have had $600 in insurance. Personal and Local News: Mrs. J. H. Thomas is ill of pneumonia. Her sister, Mrs. Gilla short of Marionville, came over Tuesday night to attend her. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Aubry Brown and Mrs. Wm. Houston and a sister of Mrs. Houston of Colorado have been visiting Mrs. James Trolinger. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Dora Lloyd, and husband, of Arkansas attended the funeral of her father, John R. Sullivan, Sunday. Personal and Local News: Geo. Galloway of Jenkins will move to West Plains. He is a son of Judge M.A. Galloway and a brother of a. L. and Jess Galloway of this city. Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Wallen of Vinita, Okla., arrived Tuesday to be present at the celebration of the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wallen. Personal and Local News: A. L. Galloway visited his daughter, Mrs. Lenna Powers at Monett Wednesday of last week. Personal and Local News: Stephen Sullivan of Oklahoma was called here Saturday by the death of his brother, John R. Sullivan. Personal and Local News: E. A. O'Dwyer and J. T. Burgess of Monett attended the funeral of John R. Sullivan here Sunday afternoon. Personal and Local News: Dr. W. T. Bailey went to Rocky to visit his father and brother who were sick. Personal and Local News: Mrs. James King of Springfield attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Susan Stapleton, south of town Friday. Personal and Local News: Darius Conrad of Fairview, has filed suit in the Newton County circuit court. [Click here to read]Purdy News: A baby girl has taken up its abode with S.W. Ellis and wife. A new boy has also decided to stop over with Albert Cox and wife. Arnhart News: Rev. Melvin Henson has his mill running. He ground meal Saturday. Shady Grove News: T. J. Russell and wife spent Sunday with Milt Tate and wife. Washburn News: J. A. Pease has been quite sick with grippe but is improving. Washburn News: Mrs. H. Pennington and little daughter returned to their home at Ardmore, Okla., last week after a three week's visit with her parents, J. A. Frost and wife. Washburn News: John Williams and wife and Mrs. Mollie Williams attended the funeral Sunday of their brother-in-law and uncle, John Sullivan of Cassville who died of pneumonia. Washburn News: Frank Fine shipped his household goods to Morrisville Saturday where he is moving. He will enter college at that place. His family are visiting a few days with relatives in Monett. Washburn News: O. S. Smith and family attended the birthday dinner Sunday of their grandmother, Mrs. Tom Barnes at Rock Springs. McDowell News: Walter Larkin has moved to his farm one mile east of McDowell. McDowell News: Mrs. Fare and daughter, Mrs. Donnell, have traded their town property to John Jackson for a farm near Madry. They will leave our city the first of March. Butterfield News: Superintendent W. E. Hankins and wife went to Springfield Friday, returning home Saturday. Bethel News: Raymond Armstrong of Oklahoma came last Wednesday to live with his uncle John Bertalott. Bethel News: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Russell and daughter, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Lance and son, Hershel, Vernon Goodnight, and Miss Loraine Ennis, were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Erickson. Bethel News: Henry Schamburgh who has been living in a small cottage near John Bertalott's was found dead Sunday afternoon, Feb 6th by Mr. Bertalott. [Click here to read]Shell Knob News: Charley Roe informs us that he has sold $75 worth of furs the last two months. He obtained most of these by trapping. Abstract: Order of Publication: The State of Missouri at the relation and to the use of J. S. McQueen Collector of the revenue of Barry County, Missouri, plaintiff vs. Samuel L. Henson and Eliza Henson, his wife, and Charles B. Linville for James E. Adams, mortgagee, defendants. Mrs. Virginia E. Fulbright died at Mt. Vernon last week at the age of 87 years. She was a pioneer citizen of Lawrence county and a member of a well known family. She was the mother of Mrs. H. M. Hansard of Pierce City. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wallen celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home in this city, Tuesday, Feb 8. [Click here to read]Cass Jeffries Buys Store [Click here to read]Mrs. Susan Stapleton Passes Away [Click here to read] Ex-Sheriff Victim of Pneumonia. John R. Sullivan, Twice Sheriff Of Barry County, Dies After Illness of Less Than A Week. [Click here to read]
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February 17, 1916,
Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Fifty Years Married - Boone Haddock and his wife Columbia Russell [Click here to read] Miss Vica Cooper of Shell Knob, Mo., and John Cutter of Neodesha, Kan., were married at their home in Neodesha on Tuesday, Feb 8, 1916. [Click here to read] Personal and Local News: J. W. Hoog, the harness man was in Springfield Monday. Personal and Local News: Mrs. L. L. Lucas preached at Washburn Sunday and at Rogers, Ark., Monday. Personal and Local News: George Mitchell of Chattanooga, Tenn., is visiting his brothers, Dr. D. L., J. W. and S. P. Mitchell of this city. Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Lloyd of Whitener, Ark., who were called here last week by the death of Mrs. Lloyd's father, J. R. Sullivan, returned home Monday evening. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Rachel Pinkley died Sunday, Feb 13. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: J. W. LeCompte has been appointed administrator of the estate of Nancy A. and Nancy T. McCary deceased. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: The announcement of D. M. Shumate as a candidate for Judge of the Eastern District, appears in this issue of the REPUBLICAN. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: Mrs. J. S. McQueen spent Sunday and until Tuesday with her brother, Frank Lambert, of Wheaton, who has been quite seriously ill. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Frank Sater of Miller is attending her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Brown who has had pneumonia, Mrs. Brown is improving nicely. Personal and Local News: Mary Lee Quinn has been ill at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Salyer and is reported better. Oscar Coleman who makes his home at R. G. Salyer's is quite sick with lagrippe. Personal and Local News: Mrs. M. E. Linebarger who has been in Barton County for several months returned to Barry County is with her son near Purdy. Personal and Local News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dodson of Exeter, Feb 6, a son. Personal and Local News: Charles Bryant closed a successful term of school in the Calton locality north of McDowell Friday. He taught six months. There will be a spring term taught in that distinct. Personal and Local News: James Moore and family have moved to Purdy where they own property. Mr. Moore sold his barber shop here a few weeks ago to Isaac Hutchens and John Taylor. Personal and Local News: U. L. Barnes of Seligman was among the number here last week. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: John D. Long of near Jenkins who has lately sold his farm there has closed a deal for the Troy Williamson farm west of Cassville and north of the Stony Point school house. Abstract: Order of Publication: Albert Johnson and Mollie E. Johnson, his wife and Charles B. Linville for James E. Adams, mortgagee, defendants. Abstract: Trustee's sale: J. H. Dunlap and Nettie P. Dunlap his wife. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Josie Harrison of Kansas City is visiting her brother, R. T. Raines and family. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. Denver Banks were called to Monett Monday of last week on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Banks' father, Mr. Higgins. Mr. Banks returned home Wednesday. At last report Mr. Higgins was improving. Washburn Prairie News: Hasten Fulton of Granby visited his son, C. T. Fulton, and family last Tuesday night. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Josie Harrison of Kansas City is visiting her brother, R. T. Raines and family. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. C. H. Farewell and baby Helen, of Eagle Rock, Mrs. Ola Lowe of Gilford, Idaho, and Grandpa Marshall of Washburn are visiting at R. T. Raines. Butterfield News: Dave Talbert has traded his property near the Gentry store to Sam Gilmore for the Vanhorn property. Butterfield News: In a very short time after Walter Ray arrived with his new bride he was given an old time charivari. Butterfield News: A. L. McCracken and son, Earl, of the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood are both seriously sick with pneumonia. Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Crim, a son, Feb 10th. Washburn News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ramsey, a son, Feb 6. Washburn News: Mrs. Otis Hayes and little son of Arkansas are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas. [Research Note: Ina J. Thomas was a daughter of Walter Weeks and Mary Jane (Hendrix) Thomas and she married Otis Hayes, March 5, 1914 in Barry Co., MO.] Licenses to Wed: Montie Taylor, 32, Cassville & May Miller, Seligman C. M. Francis, 33, Ridgley & Georgia Staten, Ridgley |
February 24, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Personal and Local News: W. H. Martin of Pioneer was a Cassville Visitor Monday. He took his auto home with him and promised his friends here that he and Mrs. Martin would use it occasionally in visiting them this spring and summer. Personal and Local News: J. R. Kinser of Hailey, Farmer Higgs of Shoal Creek, R. W. Whittington and Judge R. H. Elam of Eagle Rock were among the number from a distance transacting business in Cassville Monday. Personal and Local News: Mrs. T. D. Pitts of Monett who has been sick at the McClure home southwest of this city is reported dangerously ill. She has been ill since the death of her father, Thos. McClure, a few weeks ago and has not been able to go home since that time. [Research Note: Her name was Cordelia Pauline McClure and her husband was Theophilus Denton Pitts.]Personal and Local News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Pritchett, west of this city, Feb 18, a daughter. Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Thomas were called to Monett last week on account of the illness of Mrs. Thomas' daughter, Mrs. John Chastain. Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parrish were Sunday guests of Mrs. Parrish' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bayless of near Butterfield. Personal and Local News: Fred Sills has fully recovered from a several weeks attack of lagrippe and is back on duty as City Marshal. He has many friends over the county who are urging him to enter the race for the nomination for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Personal and Local News: Ralph Roller who has a position at Westville, Okla., came over Thursday to attend the wedding his sister, Mary. Personal and Local News: Chas. Bryant went to Springfield Monday to enter the Draughon Business College. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Roy D. Reynolds of St. Louis arrived Friday to attend her mother, Mrs. T. S. Frost who has pneumonia. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Vera Pepple and little daughter, Anna May, have been visiting Mrs. Pepple's uncle, W. S. Hankins, northeast of this city. They returned to their home at Denton, Tex., Tuesday evening. Mrs. Pepple is a daughter of Judge Marshall Hankins and is a cousin of county superintendent W. E. Hankins. Shell Knob News: Mary E. Epperly has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Susie Goodwin between this place and Berryville School. Shell Knob News: W. H. Holman and son Elzy were over last week on business and Hylar looks very much as of old. Mineral Springs News: Mrs. Wm. Holliday is expected home this week from a visit with her daughter. Union Valley News: Mrs. Mabel Still of near Cassville spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cole. Union Valley News: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pulley of Washburn spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Ray Smith, and family. High Point News: L. C. Nickle and Mrs. Minnie Gauney attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Rachel Pinkley, last Monday at Exeter. Cedar Bluff News: Harrison Truhitte and wife, and Fletcher Dodson and wife, are the proud parents of two bounding boys. Harrison and Fletcher are stepping high. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. John Adcock, one of Washburn's oldest citizens was buried at this place Sunday afternoon. Washburn Prairie News: Albert Church came home Saturday night from Cardin, Okla., and stayed till Monday. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Sarah Longley and daughter Marjorie returned home Saturday after a week's visit with Otto Ruppert and family of Rocky Comfort. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. Robert Stubblefield of Pasley visited her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Hopkins and family from Wednesday till Saturday. Gunter News: Mrs. James Smith is quite sick with pneumonia. Stone Prairie News: Those who visited school Monday were Ina Medlin, Effie Henderson, Naomi Henderson and Ellen Reynaud. Vanzandt News: Mrs. T. D. Pitts of Monett is very sick with paralysis at the home of her brother, Ewing McClure. New Salem News: The tombstone man from Cassville came down Friday and erected a nice monument at Daniel and Aunt Elizabeth Roller's graves. Probate Court Proceedings [Click here to read] Obituary: Sarah Josephine Smith died, was born in Woodbury, Ky., July 1, 1853. [Click here to read] Licenses to Wed: Roy Williamson, 20, Shell Knob & Mamie Brock, Shell Knob Sherman Smith, 36, Eagle Rock & Mrs. Cora Crall, Eagle Rock Cyril C. Reese, 25, Cassville & Mary Louise Roller, 20, Cassville Walter Riddle, Jenkins & Tella Neill, Jenkins William R. Mitts, 33, Seligman & Junia Baldwin, 23, Seligman James A. Beck, 19, Cassville & Zeta Tracy, Cassville Floyd Pendergraft, Washburn & Ada Pender, 20, Washburn J. P. Martin, Monett & Marie O'Brien, Piece City |
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March 2, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Personal and Local News: E. Williamson returned Thursday from Kansas where he was called by the death of a sister-in-law. Personal and Local News: Miss Zetta Edens came over Tuesday from Joplin to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Edens. Personal and Local News: The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Eubanks who chewed some strychnine tablets a few days ago did not swallow sufficient amount to endanger of life. Personal and Local News: John Davidson died. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: Mrs. John Lopp of Monett died Wednesday night. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: Judge C. B. McAfee died at his home. [Click here to read]At a meeting of the Corinth Cemetery Association held Saturday, Feb 24. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: W. H. Brown received a letter from his brother-in-law, Rev. R. S. Connell. [Click here to read]Personal and Local News: Mrs. C. D. Manley and daughter, Elaine, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Manley at Monett. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Harris Hudson went to Monett Saturday to visit her son, Ralph, who has a position here with the Frisco R. R. Co. Personal and Local News: Dr. Jones of Monett was called here Sunday in consultation with Drs. Chandler and Bailey concerning the condition of Mrs. J. A. Livingston, who has been suffering severely during the past two week from gall stones. Personal and Local News: Will Livingston of Newton, Kan., and Mrs. Mae Dunkeson of Hatfield, Mo., are attending their mother, Mrs. J. A. Livingston, who has been dangerously ill. Personal and Local News: Mrs. W. T. Bailey visited her brother, Harry Montgomery and sister, Mrs. Will Meador, in Monett this week. Personal and Local News: The little sons of Mr. and Mrs. Will Burrows of Purdy visited their grand-mother, Mrs. Wm. Burrows, Friday and Saturday. Personal and Local News: Leslie Murry of near Eagle Rock has moved to Idaho to make that his home. Personal and Local News: Rev. E. W. McCracken and Scoggin Brown with their many families of Sarcoxie, S. P. McCracken and family Jake Parkison and family and A. Hagler and wife of Monett attended the funeral of Lonzo McCracken last week. Personal and Local News: The funeral of Joe Sheska of Capps Creek township was held Wednesday. Mr. Sheska is spoken of as having been a good citizen and neighbor. Personal and Local News: John Meador of New Mexico is in on a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Meador, south of this city. Washburn Prairie News: Lester Sims spent Saturday night at the home of his grandfather, M. B. Sparkman. Washburn Prairie News: Mrs. George Hall of Exeter has been visiting her father, Judge M. B. Sparkman, at this place. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunn of Corinth visited their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Hefley, and family Thursday night. Cross Hollows News: Roy Patton and wife are back home again after spending the winter in Jasper County where Roy has been working. Their many friends welcome them back to old Cross Hollows. Cross Hollows News: The candy breaking at T. J. Laney's Saturday night was well attended. All report a nice time. Hazel Dell News: Eke Gibbons' cousin, a Mr. Shively of Arkansas is visiting him this week. Hazel Dell News: LeRoy Packwood closed a successful term of school at Hazel Dell. Hazel Dell News: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Wright Weatherly at Exeter Sunday. Line News: The infant babe of Amos Henson's was buried Sunday. Line News: James Davis and daughter, Zell, attended church at Aurora Sunday night. Line News: Guy Wooley, wife and little son, Ona and Daisy Harris visited at Mrs. Harris' Saturday night and Sunday. Rock Springs News: Jim Edens has broken the record, as he has been done sowing oats for two weeks. Rock Springs Cecil Anderson has been sick with something like appendicitis. Rock Springs News: Mrs. John Cargile has been very sick. Rock Springs News: Mrs. Arthur Mahony [Maloney] is very sick at this writing. Rock Springs News: Uncle Ben McCary is in feeble health. Mineral Springs News: We understand that Mr. and Statts of Shell Knob is locating in our community. Cedar Bluff News: John McPhail who has been sick for some time is able to be up again. Cedar Bluff News: Miss Eula Jackson, who came down from Lawrence County a short time ago, is real sick with measles at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Manuel Twilligear. Cedar Bluff News: While on his way home from meeting Wednesday night Rev. Greenway's team became frightened and ran away turning his buggy over, throwing him out, tearing his buggy up. He escaped without any serous injury. Cedar Bluff News: Miss Pearl Kendall and Wesley Long drove up to I. C. Hemphill's and were married Sunday. Both are highly respected young people. Seligman News: Hazel Horn was called to West Plains to attend her sick grandfather, Mr. Adkins which is very low. Seligman News: Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Hulsey and Mr. Mitts and Mrs. Baldwin. [Click here to read]Seligman News: Mrs. Emma Thompson has been visiting her father, Henry Birkes, who has been very sick. Forest Grove News: Mrs. Spencer of Prairie Grove, Ark., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. D. Ennes Jr. New Salem News: Mrs. Wesley Reed of Roaring River visited in this part the last of the week. New Salem News: Nathan Skelton has been sawing quite a lot of wood in this part. He expects to saw wood this week for Sevier Roller, Sam Fountain and General Brixey. New Site News: Mr. and Mrs. John Means, north of Monett, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. G. Phillips. New Site News: William Brendlinger was instantly killed. [Click here to read]New Site News: Uncle Marsh Carlin is no better at this writing. He is gradually failing. New Site News: Mrs. C.A. Carlin remains critical ill and there is little hope for her recovery. New Site News: March 2nd, Reuben Bounous will close a very successful term of school. There will be a short program in the afternoon by the children of Walnut Grove. Purdy News: Mr. Stockton who has been working at Washburn the last week is at home now helping his mother, Mrs. Patterson, move this week. Butterfield News: Fred Robertson and sister, Mrs. Gardner of Republic spent a few days last week with their sister, Mrs. Jim Smith, who is yet very low with pneumonia. Butterfield News: John Rhodes of Green Forest, Ark., stopped off here Friday of last week to visit his cousin, Mrs. Tennie Cates, not knowing she had moved to Indiana some months ago. Flat Creek News: Mrs. Ed Smith who has been waiting on her father, Henry Carney, returned Tuesday to her home near Cape fair. Flat Creek News: Mr. and Mrs. Newt Smith and little son, Audrey, of near Purdy spent Tuesday night with I. A. Bowman and family Flat Creek News: Charley McCracken and family moved Monday to a farm near Purdy. We regret to see them leave our community. Lone Elm News: John D. Long has sold his farm and will move to Cassville, soon. Lone Elm News: Richard Long is improving his farm by putting ups some new fencing. Leann News: Drs. Miller & Stephens of Aurora came down to perform an operation on Mrs. Effie Richardson's eye last week but found that she was unable to stand the operation, being too weak to be kept under the influence of medicine until the work could be done. Leann News: T. F. Hobson's little four months old son died Friday, Feb 18 of lagrippe and was buried Saturday at Leann. Leann News: Walter Owens' family of Baxter, Stone Co., is visiting Mrs. Owens' sisters, Mrs. Willie Allman and Effie Thomas, this week. Abstract: Sheriff's Sale: Caroline J. Todd, deceased Lou Wofenbarger attempted suicide on Wednesday night of last week by taking strychnine at the farm on which he is living northeast of this city. [Click here to read]Probate Court Proceedings [Click here to read] Licenses to Wed: Wesley Long, Jenkins & Pearl Kendall, McDowell George W. Hudson, Jenkins & Ellen Coffin, McDowell B. F. Seltz, 26 McDowell & Georgie Segraves, 25, Flat Creek J. F. Jameson, 23, Bush, Ark. & Eva Moore, 15, Seligman |
March 9, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Personal and Local News: Mrs. H. O. Abernathy went to Monett Sunday to visit Mrs. C. A. Carlin who is dangerously ill. [Research Note: Callaway Funeral Home Records listed Minerva Carlin the wife of Charles A., and the funeral was on the 10th of March 1916. The services were at the residence at 2:30 p.m. Her death came on 9th of March in 1916. The cause of death was not listed. Buried was at New Site Cemetery. C. A. Carlin was a Haddock descendant through Charles and Sarah (Collins) Haddock, Jr. His parents were William Marshall and Nancy (Haddock) Carlin. Mrs. H. O. Abernathy was also a Haddock descendant. Her name was Elizabeth Dora Haddock and her parents were Joseph Franklin and Mary Josephine (Berry) Haddock. Joseph and Nancy Haddock were brother and sister - both were among the children of Charles and Sarah Haddock.] Personal and Local News: Mrs. James Trolinger has been with her sister, Mrs. Aubrey Brown, at Purdy this week. Mrs. Brown has pneumonia. Personal and Local News: J. B. Hudson and daughter, Mrs. C. W. Beaver, of Pierce City were seek end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hadley. Personal and Local News: A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester of Monett on Feb 29. Very few people have a birthday only once in four years but this little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Powers will not have another birthday until Feb 29, 1920. Personal and Local News: C. W. Eden, south of town, returned last week from Rogers, Ark., where he was called by the serious illness of a sister, Mrs. Wm. Miner. He went from Rogers to Bernice and visited his brother, George Eden. [Research Note: Wife of Columbus Walker Edens was Tennessee Van Zandt. His parents were Henry Harrison and Charity Edens.] Personal and Local News: Dr. Henson of Galena, Mo., visited his sister, Mrs. M. A. Galloway, Monday night. Dr. Henson is the father of Attorneys Chas. Henson of Mt. Vernon. Personal and Local News: Roscoe Wilks of Wyoming visited his cousin, W. A. Wilks, in this city Friday. Personal and Local News: Mrs. W. T. Bailey and little sister, Mary Montgomery, returned Thursday evening from a few days visit at Monett. Persona and Local News: Sam Ledgerwood has sold a one-half interest in his store at Shell Knob to Chas. Epperly. Personal and Local News: Will Livingston returned to his home in Newton, Kan., Friday night after a several days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston, during Mrs. Livingston's illness. Personal and Local News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bradley, northeast of Cassville, Feb 28, a daughter. Personal and Local News: The Monett Times states that J. W. Alderson who has been in the employ of the Frisco at Monett for many years, has reached the age of 70 and has retired in accordance with the Frisco rules. Mr. Alderson formerly lived near this city. Personal and Local News: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tucker of near Wayne were county seat visitors Monday. They moved to this county about one year ago from Illinois. The REPUBLICAN office acknowledges a pleasant call. Personal and Local News: Aubrey Landis of Rolla spent a few days here last week visiting his parents, Judge and Mrs. C. M. Landis. He is well pleased with his new business at Rolla and is doing nicely. Personal and Local News: Mrs. Myrtle Howell of Sarcoxie visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Moore, last week. Personal and Local News: Chas. Bryant came over from Springfield Saturday where he is attending business college. Personal and Local News: James Talbert attended Circuit court at Neosho Wednesday of last week. Arnhart News: Mrs. Maud Humphreys and daughter, Miss Grace, visited her brother, Loyd Clayton, from Thursday till Saturday of last week. Washburn Prairie News: Roy Daugherty and Mrs. Demah Hickem and daughter, Ruth, of Oronogo came Sunday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Foster. [Hickman] Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bryan and daughter, Florence, of Joplin and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryan and two children of Louray, Kans., attend the funeral of their father and grandfather, Mr. Fulton. Washburn Prairie News: Will Kibler and Miss Ethel Fulton of Lockwood, Mo., came last Thursday to attend the funeral of their brother-ion-law and father, Geo. Fulton. They returned home Sunday. Washburn Prairie News: Geo. Fulton died at the home of his son, Walter, in Dry Hollow March 1, after only a short illness of pneumonia, age 68 years, 1 month and 21 days. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, three daughters, Mrs. Jim Bryan of Joplin, Mrs. Frank Bryan of Louray, Kans., and Miss Ethel of Lockwood, Mo., and two sons, Walter and Will. Mr. Fulton's home was at Joplin. He and his wife were only here for a visit when he took sick. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted by P. H. Hodge, Friday at 1 p.m. at the Washburn Prairie Church after which is body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. Rock Creek News: The little 19 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Holman is not improving very rapidly. The doctors think an operation is necessary in a short time. He has hip disease. Mineral Springs News: Miss Dora Ennes and Alfred Young surprised their friends Sunday by driving to the home of Bro. Riddle and having the words said which made them man and wife. We wish for them a happy life. Butterfield News: Aunt Sarah Young died Friday, March 3, of the infirmities of old age. After a short service at the residence the remains were interred in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Butterfield News: Horace Gray went to Washburn last week where he has been given permanent charge of the section work. They will move there soon as Mrs. Gray's school is out at Shady Grove. New Salem News: Mat Lawson is moving today, Monday, to his farm in Dry Hollow. New Salem News: Misses Eunice and Trixie Hall and Ora Roller were among those that took the examination at Cassville Friday and Saturday. Seligman News: T. P. Hulsey's mother, Mrs. Goldsborough, of Springdale was visiting him the last of the week. Seligman News: Walter Payne of near Neosho was down to visit his father-in-law, N. P. Anderson, Saturday night. Mr. Payne was raised in this section and is now one of the leading business men in the Neosho section of the country. McDowell No. 2 News: Born to Claud Todd and wife a fine baby daughter, March 6. McDowell No. 2 News: Aunt Lucinda Clemmons who had pneumonia is thought to be some better. She is at her daughter's, Mrs. Will Smith. Her children have all been to see her. McDowell No. 2 News: Burton Williams is in Kansas City visiting his brother, Noah Williams. McDowell No. 2 News: Born to Claud Todd and wife a fine baby daughter, March 6. McDowell No. 2 News: George Hilton is in poor health. High Point News: Uncle Sam Slush who has been afflicted for some time is reported Worse. High Point News: J. R. Simpson from off the ridge was visiting in this locality last Friday. McDowell News: John D. Long moved Saturday to his farm west of Cassville. Purdy News: Mr. Horn, the McDowell miller, transacted business in Purdy, Monday. Rocky Comfort News: Dr. H. D. Mustain is now at Seligman practicing his profession. Shady Grove News: Earl Nickle and his sister of Dog Hollow visited their brother, Frank and family, one day last week. Sunnyside News: Fermon Burkhart came home from Colorado Springs where he has been for sometime for his health. Sunnyside News: Miss Junia Baldwin and William R. Mitts were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Sunday, Feb 20th. They among friends gathered at the home of the bride on Wednesday night and gave them an old time charivari. The bride and groom left Thursday for Dodge City, Kan., where they will make their future home. We all wish them a bright and prosperous journey through life. Horner News: A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Horner is reported sick. Horner News: Misses Maude Farwell and Annetta Neeley spent Saturday night with Jewette and Blanche Dunn. Horner News: Miss Marie Skelton of Eagle Rock came up to spend a few days with relatives and friends of this place. [Research Note: Marie was a Haddock descendant through Zachariah Haddock. She was a daughter of John Calvin and Mary Belle (Meador) Skelton. She later married Chester Shields.] Horner News: A little son of Mrs. and Mrs. Orville Edens has been reported very sick with diphtheria. [Research Note: Orville Edens was married Charlotte Miller, August 24, 1912. He was a son of Columbus Walker and Tennessee (Van Zandt) Edens. And Charlotte Miller was a daughter of W. A. and Susan (Sullens) Miller.] Union Valley News: J. W. Lee and family of near Cave spring spent Saturday night and Sunday at James Long's. We are authorized to announce James C. Hemphill of McDonald Township as a candidate for the nomination for Assessor on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the August Primary. Wm. Crow, aged about fifty years, died Thursday morning in the county where he had been incarcerated for sometime under a charge of white slavery. A charge of breaking jail was also against him. He had been sick for about ten days, taking sick first with lagrippe. He is said to have left six children in Arkansas, all under age. His body was buried Friday at the County farm. W. J. Brock Dies of Pneumonia: One of the County's Prominent Citizens Passes Away Quite Suddenly. Twice Representative in Legislature. [Click here to read]In Memoriam: William Wright Weatherly was born in Bradley County, Tennessee on February 14, 1850, and died at Joplin on February 26, 1916, age 66 years and 12 days. [Click here to read]Circuit Court Docket [Click here to read] |
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