February 24, 1906, Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Barry Co., MO

Clovie Montgomery shot Clarence Polly in the calf of right leg, Saturday night, Feb 17, at a dance given at the residence of Mr. Nodines, a few miles northeast of Washburn. They had been fighting and were both were cut with knives. Deputy Sheriff Webb arrested Montgomery Sunday who gave bond for his appearance before Squire Durham at Washburn.

Ref: Haddock Family Web Page - State Historical Society of MO Microfilm