A Big Day at Skelton Home [Click here to read]

Anna Vanzandt Dead  [Click here to read]

Henry Zinn Dead [Click here to read]

Leg Amputated

Gus Ralph, who has been coming to Cassville for the past 30 years for a dry goods company, had a leg amputated just above his knee, in St. Louis, this week, caused by blood poison. He trimmed a corn on one of his toes which caused blood poison. This will be sad news to Gus' many friends.

Local And Personal

Jerry Leforce of Bentonville, Ark., has charge of the England hardware stock. He is a son-in-law of the late U. S. Senator, Jas. H. Berry of Arkansas.

A daughter of Wm. Allman of near Jenkins, is very sick with typhoid fever.

Mrs. R. W. Poplin who is sick at her daughters Mrs. J. L. VanHorn in this city, was dangerously sick Wednesday night.

Jack Hogan was brought down from Monett, by Claud Frost Saturday and lodge in jail for 30 days on a charge of vagrancy.

Will Peel of Ft Smith, Ark., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peel of Monett, last week.

Ray Cowherd has been employed to teach the remainder of the Hazel Dell school.

Mrs. Robert Curry who has been visiting her many relatives at Eagle Rock, left Tuesday night for Morrill, Nebr.

A telegram received Wednesday by relatives of Bert Heffley stated that he was dying at his home at Proctor, Okla., of consumption. George Reams of near this city and Chas. Hefley of Washburn Prairie, left on the first train. Bert is a son of Joseph Hefley of near this city. Later: He died Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Miss Edith Antle who is teaching school in McDonald county spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaily Antle and family of Liberty township.

Sheriff Houston arrested Vince Neeley on a charge of selling whiskey, Wednesday on a warrant issued from the clerk of the circuit court. He gave bond for his appearance at circuit court.

Mrs. Richard Tucker of Golden, is confined to her bed with her troubles. We hope to hear of her recovery.

W. H. Willis who resides near the Roller school house in Mountain township, McDonald County, has been arrested on a charge of rape, says the Pineville Democrat. He was bound over in the sum of $5,000 at his preliminary.

Elmer Garrison of near Purdy was arrested and brought to this city on the 28th on a charge of disturbing religious worship. He gave bond for his appearance.

Miss Edith Horine resigned her position as deputy county clerk, which took effect Jan. 1. C. W. Williams has been appointed do take the position and assumed the duties on the 1st.

Wm. Davis and family of Iona, S.D., have been visiting his mother, Mrs. Guy Isbel of this city. He is in the grain business and was jubilant over the election of President Wilson.

Flatwood: Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Skelton attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Skelton's parents at Eagle Rock, Dec. 28.

Pleasant Ridge: John Smith's baby is very sick at this writing.

Pleasant Ridge: Mrs. Chas. Edwards died at her home near McDowell, Sunday morning. She was 29 years and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hailey at this place. She was married to Charlie Edwards in 1908 and to that union 3 children were born. She leaves a father, mother, husband, 3 children two brothers and 3 sisters to mourn her death. The bereaved have our sympathy.

Pleasant Ridge: Omer Harris and Miss Lydia Henson were married Dec 24th at Aurora.

Pleasant Ridge: Glen Armstrong and Miss Ovel Pennell were married Dec 24th. They left for Texas, their new home.  

Shell Knob: Mrs. Minizer is going to have a sale of her household goods next Saturday in Shell Knob and will leave for Kansas Sunday.

Shell Knob: Miss Rodgers who is now teaching the Shell Knob School proves to be a fine teacher.

Shell Knob: Silas Carr and Miss Westpheling were married last week and have gone to Oklahoma and Kansas to spent the happy part of their lives.

Forest Grove: We are sorry to learn that Grandma Braught and son Grant are talking of breaking up housekeeping. They had their sale Thursday of last week.

Forest Grove: S. H. Beeson went to the sawmill Monday for another load of hard lumber for the Church.

Exeter Items: Ed Antle of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting his mother.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whittaker: Clara, the 14 year old daughter of Ellis Vanderpool is seriously ill with pneumonia.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whittaker: D. C. Daynard has exchanged the Phillps farm on Trent Creek for suburban property at Iola, Kan.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whittaker: Thomas Hendrix the Trent Creek stock farmer was transacting business here Saturday.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whittaker: Bert Weathers has moved to H. R. Windes' tenant house north of town.

Marriage Licenses

John Rosel, Rockford, Ill, and Ella Engwell, Verona

S. J. Carr and Marjorie Westpheling, Shell Knob

Elbert Scheute and Cora Shipman, Star City

Hollie Edmondson and Florence Watson, Golden

B. S. Suttle and Tressel Wall, Viola

Harman M. McIntosh and May M. Peters, Monett

Local And Personal

Sheriff Houston has purchased G. M. Brixey's auto.

Wm. Houston received a message on the 5th stating that his brother-in-law, Chas. Stinnet, had died at his home in Wentworth.

Chas. Pruitt a well known citizen of Liberty township, is reported dangerously sick with a brain trouble. His children have all been notified of his condition.

George Houston of Eufaula, Okla., visited his brother Sheriff Wm. Houston and family in this city, and the old Houston home in McDonald township this week.

A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh S. Montgomery, Jr. in this city on the afternoon of the 5th.

Gus Ralph Dead: Gus Ralph a well known drummer in Southwest, Mo., and Northwest Ark., died in St. Louis, last week of blood poison, caused from an ingrowing toe nail. He left a wife and several children.

Another Arrest: Vince Neeley was arrest Wednesday on a charge of selling whiskey, on a warrant issued by Squire Sons, by Constable Smalley, and gave bond for his appearance on 22nd for preliminary examination.

A 2 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hooten of Liberty township died Jan 4 of membranous croup. Rev. Chas. Vanzandt conducted funeral services at the Truelove Church and the remains were interred in the cemetery there.

John and Richard Hutchens, nephews of Mrs. J. J. Edens, who have been visiting their aunt in this city, went to Joplin, Tuesday, to visit relatives before returning to their home at Pinkneyville, Ill.

Moses Sanders from Arkansas, is very sick at the home of his sister Mrs. C. A. Webber in this city.

Otis Packwood a prominent younger school teacher of Liberty township, visited in this city Saturday.

Wade Antle of Whittier, Cal., a son of the late Oliver Antle, is visiting his numerous relatives in this city.

Mrs. Lee McCracken of Sarcoxie, died Sunday morning of consumption. Mr. and Mrs. McCracken both formerly resided near and in Exeter, where they were married several years ago. She leaves a husband and two children. The deceased formerly was Miss Hallie Searcy and was a cousin of Dr. Searcy of Exeter. Their relatives and acquaintances will sympathize with them in their bereavement

Luther Wells and Miss Stamps of Ridgley were married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stamps. We urge them to make the best possible efforts to succeed and hope that they may be attended by all the good things of life.

Epp Higgs of Liberty township, does not improve from rheumatism like his many friends would be glad to learn.

Crane: Mattie, the 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson of near Mars Hill, is seriously sick from spinal affliction, that is baffling her physicians.

Purdy: Charles Shanks a young man that Wm. Wormington raised, was brought home last week from a hospital where he had been operation for cancer of stomach. He died Monday at about 11 a.m.

Purdy: Mrs. Garrison and children visited her father, W. J. Smith and helped celebrate his birthday.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups were written by Irvin Whittaker.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Married by the Rev. Moulton Varner at his residence at Washburn, Sunday, Jan 7th, Robert Church and Myrtle Reynolds of Milwaukee. [Milwaukee in Barry Co., MO]

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Snow Hickey, a son, Monday the 8th at their home in McDonald County.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: W. F. McGaugh and son, A. J. McGaugh of Springdale, Ark., returned home Monday, after visiting his sister Mrs. Twitty on Greasy Creek.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Taylor Vanzandt was buried at the Cargile cemetery Sunday, Mr. Vanzandt was a son of John Vanzandt of Mayflower and Mrs. Vanzandt was a daughter of Jake Cline well known Greasy Creek farmers.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Chas. Young has bought 20 acres of land 2 miles northwest of town of W. L. Black which he will improve. This is a nice location and was bought at the low price of $20 per acre. Come to the Gem City.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups:  J. C. Henry said his little son had fever symptoms with the whooping cough. There seems to be an epidemic of colds in this neighborhood.

Rocky Comfort: Mrs. Alfred Sparks of Lanagan, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Draper, here last week.

Rock Springs: Thruman Still and several other parties of this section are at Joplin, working.

Add Miller Married [Click here to read]

D. A. Peters Passes Away   [Click here to read]

In Probate Court [Click here to read]

John Trim Dead [Click here to read]

Card of Thanks [Click here to read]

Wheaton Mill Afire [Click here to read]

Henson Holds Court [Click here to read]

Chas. Stinnett Dead [Click here to read]  

Marriage Licenses

Luther Wells and Bessie Stamps, Ridgley

Abbie Ellis and Berth V. Fink, Madry

Geo. Schrelner and Ada Wilson, Viola

Robert Church, Washburn and Myrtle Reynolds, Cassville

A. M. Miller and Lula M. Irvin, Cassville

Deo Elbert and Rosa Zoralski, Bricefield

L. H. Taylor and Amy Duncan, Minearspring

John W. Wills, Purdy and Vanie Wilson, Aurora

A Good Citizen Dies Lemon Thomas [Click here to read]

Funeral of D. A. Peters  [Click here to read]

John Trim Dead [Click here to read]

Lady Sues Merchant in Washburn [Click here to read]

Fred Gilmer Acquitted [Click here to read]

James Smith Dead [Click here to read]

Harry Windes of Washburn, while in this city, Monday, said he visited Robert Chanslor who resides on his ranch some 25 miles from Amarillo, Texas, while he and Dave Miller, were in that section. His sister Mrs. Demie Weymount lives with him and he said they were doing well and enjoying life. They have four sections of land in their ranch. Their friends in Barry County will be glad to learn of their success.

Dr. Ellis, a well known and highly esteemed physician of Fayetteville, Ark., was operated on in St. Louis hospital on the 13th and one of his kidneys was removed caused by a tumor pressing on it. He is a brother-in-law of Mrs. L. Beasley of Purdy, and attended the late L. Beasley during his last sickness in this city.

The case of State vs. Fred Johnson charge with exhibiting a pistol at Monett, and brought to this city on change of venue, was dismissed in justices court Tuesday. He paid the costs.

Mrs. Bert Farwell retuned Wednesday from a visit with relatives in Rocky Comfort.

M. Sanders of Popular Bluff, Mo., came Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother. He is a brother of Mrs. C. A. Webber of this city. He returned home Sunday night.

Married by Rev. Melvin Henson of near Purdy, at the home of Mrs. Mary Catron residing on Route 1, Cassville, Jan 16, Henderson Lowery of Purdy and Mrs. Marty Catron of Route 1, Cassville. Both are respected citizens of this county, and they will have the best wishes of all their acquaintances. Mrs. Catron was the widow of the late James Catron.

George Reams, one of Barry County's good citizens of the Pasley neighborhood was in this city Saturday and called at this office.

A Mrs. Darr figured in a divorce case at Springfield last week testifying that she was married to Willis Bettis in Barry County when 15 years old. She afterwards married Geo. Newcomb and then Fred W. Darr, who did not know of her two other marriages. 

Sim Perse of near Eagle Rock was in this city, Saturday.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - written by Irvin Whittaker.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Soll Lady of Wheaton, was in the Gem City, Tuesday. He formerly lived on the Seven Star. 

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Pease, R. A. Windes, Mrs. John Williams and son, and Miss Bolin are reported sick and all getting along nicely at this time. We expect them to be well by the time we see this in print.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: O. D. Davis, rural carrier on route 1, has a new mail wagon.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Oscar Stewart and Walter Weathers are delivering a large number of posts to Black & Co. Bob Hickox is driving the team.

Shell Knob: Charley Wallen was in the Knob Saturday buying hogs.

Rocky Comfort: Milton Poor of the Muncey Chapel neighborhood is reported sick.

Rocky Comfort: Clarence Kelley of near town died last week of a stomach trouble, age 41 years. He left a wife and other relatives to mourn his passing.

Independence: A little 2 year old son of Joe Hooten's died last week of membranous crop. Antitoxin was administered but nothing could save the little fellow's life.

Wheaton: Mr. Gardner, an old and highly respected citizen of near this place died on the 11th. She was the mother of the late Judge Logan Gardner and a grandmother of Horace Gardner, a well known attorney of Monett. The remains were interred in Muncey Chapel cemetery. 

A. J. Weston Dead [Click here to read]

Mrs. T. Phillips Passes Away  [Click here to read]

James Pease died Saturday night at 9 p.m. the 20th. [Click here to read]

Wm. Webber, escaped murder from the state penitentiary [Click here to read]

Katherine Patton Dead [Click here to read]

Mrs. Preston Daugherty, died Jan 22 [Click here to read]

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fulton of the Dry Hollow country, Jan 26, a daughter.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sater at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Farwell of  near this city, last week, a little daughter.

Mrs. Pease and daughter, Miss Estella, of Washburn, had business in this city Wednesday.

Judge Elam of near Eagle Rock was in town Saturday and said that a number of children in that section had scarletina.

Mrs. Thos. Reed of Exeter, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Collins, at that place of general debility, aged about 70 years. The remains were interred in Maplewood Cemetery at that place.

Blaine Bailey is sick at the home of his brother Dr. Bailey with scarlet fever.

Leonard Mitchell has purchased the interest of Tom Preddy in the Star Theater.

Miss Bertha Fogg went to Washburn on Wednesday evening train to visit her sister Mrs. Ed Hagood and family.

Kyle Earl, a son of George Earle, of near this city, has enlisted in the U.S. Navy and when last heard from was at Gaum, Phippine Island, Kyle's many relatives and friends hear at his old home will be glad to learn of his making a success in the naval service.

Mark Miller a resident of Japer County, died Tuesday and his remains were shipped to Exeter, and their interred Thursday afternoon. Several years ago, he resided south of this city and near Exeter and was the father of Mrs. James Vaught of this county. He was 70 years old.

Wm. Roller of Galena, Kan., is reported to died near that place recently. Many years ago he lived in the Pasley neighborhood south of this city and was a good citizen.

Jacob Brown Dead

Jacob Brown of near Jenkins received a sudden summons early Monday morning to go to the great beyond. It is supposed he died of heart failure. Those that were acquainted with him testify as to his being a good citizen. He left his wife and one child to mourn his passing.

To County Farm

Frank Rockwell, a badly paralyzed man that has resided near Shell Knob, was brought to the county has the heretofore allowed him financial help, but the cold weather coming on he could not do anything for himself.

Mrs. Rolla Townsend Dead

Mrs. Rolla Townsend died in Iowa, and the remains were shipped to Joplin for Interment. Rolla is a son of Bert Townsend of Duneweg, who was born and raised in this city. Rolla and wife had not been married long. Rolla is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Edens of this city.

Shell Knob: Grover Ledgerwood has been appointed the inspector of White River.

Crane: Luther Hilton and Dave Holderman got blowed up by a gasoline can. Luther was "diffed" in the face by the bottom of the can that made an impression on Luther's physiognomy and then took a shot at Luther's foot, injuring it some. Gasoline and fire will not be sociable and those young men are aware of the fact. Chronicle. 

Crane: Archie Hilton has purchased a grocery store at Aurora.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: J.D. Berryhill and F. P. Daniels are lucky people this season they have about a bushel each of Burpee stringless green pod beans and won't have to buy seed, which is very scarce.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Claud Poe and Omah Privett were married by W. R. Scott, J. P., one day last week. This was squire's initial ceremony, but his popularity with the youngsters will doubtless bring him much business in the matrimonial line.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Rice Eggleston, the boy who gained notoriety by weighting 149 lbs at the age of 7, dropped into our office all wreathed in smiles, last week. While a few years older he has not lost much of his adoren? pals yet.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: George Pease of Beatrice, Nebr. came here Sunday to attend the funeral of his brother Jim.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Ernest Lund of Kansas is with her mother, Mrs. Pease west of town.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Chas., the youngest son of W. C. Hancock has pneumonia and is very sick.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: An infant child of Water Fulton on Dry Hollow was buried Sunday.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: A sedate old timer reports frogs on Greasy creek weighing 10 lbs. There must be a Moonshine still on the creek.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: B. A. Gowen the well known farmer south of town is recovering from recent illness.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: John Banks of Trent Creek delivered a drove of stock hogs to C.C. Black Friday.

Marriage Licenses

Fred Carpenter and Addie Crough, Verona, RFD

James A. Pease, resident of Washburn passed from time to eternity.   [Click here to read]  

To Dear Friends and Neighbors [Click here to read]  

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Haddock and little daughter of Toronto, Canada. [Click here to read]

We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. John Hunt. [Click here to read]

Miss Bertha Fogg visited her sister, Mrs. Ed Hagood, at Washburn, last week.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Jake Brown of near Jenkins.

J. O. F. Beasley Dead: J. O. F. Beasley for many years a resident of Exeter but who has been living in Pierce City for several years died Tuesday night, Jan. 23, age about 68 years.

Mr. Beasley was stricken with a liver trouble about two years ago and had never regained his health. His last illness extended over a period of six days.

Mr. Beasley was born in North Carolina and came to Exeter many years ago and was in the mercantile business there until he moved to Pierce City.

He is survived by his wife and several children.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning an interment made in Maplewood Cemetery.

Jenkins: John Hudson more commonly known as "Gub" Hudson has been in bed some time with lagrippe. 

Jenkins: Raymond Thomas who is teaching in the Aurora school attended the funeral of his uncle, L. T. Thomas, Tuesday, Jan 16th.

Jenkins: The Jenkins mill will be sold by Sheriff Houston about the first of February. This is a good piece of property and a money maker to the man who has the means to make it go.

Jenkins: We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. John Hunt who died in New Mexico some few days ago. Mrs. Hunt lived near Jenkins several years and had a host of friends who will morn her loss.

Jenkins: Deputy Sheriff Chas. King was sent down in Mountain township by T. P. Suttles Saturday to arrest J. P. Foster. Mr. Foster was charged by his wife with assault on her Jan 12th.

Seligman: Uncle James Carden one of Barry County's oldest residence passed away Sunday morning. Uncle Jas. has been here since before the Civil War and has always been active in social and church work, holding position as justice of the peace for many years. He was a Mason and Baptist also a Democrat. In the death of Uncle Jim our community loses another of its land marks.

Flat Woods: Little Clarence Hemphill is in critical condition.

Lone Elm: We were sorry to hear of the death of Jake Brown. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy.

Mineral Springs: Riley Taylor and son, Ora, are here from Washington visiting relatives.

Mineral Springs: Mr. and Mrs. Young visited their son, Alfred, Sunday.

Hazel Del: Horace Antle's little daughter is very sick.

Hazel Del: Mr. Cowherd is teaching a good school for us.

Washburn Prairie: Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Weston and children of Pasley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Meador.

Washburn Prairie: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hopkins and babies, Loyce and Lois visited their daughter, Miss Nanah, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Leonard near Union Valley.

Willow Branch: We are sorry to hear of the death of Jake Brown of near Jenkins. 

East Purdy: Miss Glorine Davis visited her cousin, Anna Burg, Saturday night and Sunday.

East Purdy: Miss Mabel Marbut visited her aunt, Mary Roller, Saturday night.

East Purdy: We were surprised to hear of the marriage of Monroe Whittington and Miss Alta Brown. We wish them a long and happy life.  

Rock Springs: A man threw himself under the north bound passenger train last Saturday and was instantly killed. It was thought his mind was in a deranged condition.

Rock Springs: J. W. Anderson visited near Osborn, Ark. last Sunday.

Butterfield: Oscar Holder has moved to Monett having secured employment as brakeman on a run between there and Fort Smith, Ark. 

Butterfield: Oscar Holder has moved to Monett having secured employment as brakeman on a run between there and Ft. Smith, Ark.

Munsey: Mrs. Ora Ball is on the sick list.

Munsey: Andrew Stansberry's little boy had the misfortune of getting his leg broken.

Munsey: Munsey School stopped last week on account of the scarlet fever.  

Probate Court Docket - [Click here to read]

Wm. Staniford of Garfield, Ark. Died [Click here to read]

Property transfers: Abstract - George Simpson to Charles Easley se1/4 se1/4 35 22 26 cons. $300.

Mrs. Timothy Bowers of Travers, died. [Click here to read]

Mrs. Hunt Dead  [Click here to read]

Prof. John Rhinehart [Click here to read]

Susan Henson Dead [Click here to read]

Locals and Personal: Horace Allen received a telephone message from Miller, Lawrence County, Wednesday morning, informing him that his wife who was visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sater of that place, was sick with pleurisy. Mr. Allen accompanied by his sister-in-law Mrs. Birdie Brown and Dr. Mitchell went there in Mr. Allen's car, that morning and brought Mrs. Allen home that evening. Mrs. Brown remained to attend her father who is very sick with a liver trouble.

Locals and Personal: School House Burned: The Johnson school house 2 1/2 miles north of Wheaton, was burned between 5 and 6 p.m., Jan 25. It was insured for $400. They will re-build at once.

Constable Jack Dysart of Monett, brought Frank Anderson to the county jail on a charge of petit larceny, Wednesday. Anderson says his home is at Siloam Springs, Ark.

Mrs. Gette Harrison of near Wheaton died while visiting her son near Pioneer, on January 30.She was an old and respected citizen of this county.

Washburn Prairie: Sunday was the worst storm of the season.

Washburn Prairie: A. Mr. Wormington of Monett, has bought the P. D. Miller farm. We understand P. D. will leave in the near future for Texas where he has bought a ranch.

Washburn Prairie: Our school closed Jan. 29, Allene Sparkman as teacher. The fore noon was spent in class work and at noon the ladies of the district came with well filled baskets and boxes and set a dinner the afternoon was spent in spelling that was enjoyed by all.

Monett: James W. Day a son of H. Ward Day of this city, has been appointed to a position in the Grain Origination Bureau of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and is located at Baltimore, Md. For this appointment, he completed with graduated from the leading Agriculture.

Hud Thomas of Wayne died sometime Saturday night. He was 66 years old and had been raised in Barry County. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Brixey of the city attended the funeral, Monday.

Forest Grove: Elza Sharp has gone to Idaho to work.

Shell Knob: Walter Northcutt and Chas. Haddock of Exeter, invoiced the Ledgerwood stock here this week.

Mortgagee's Sale: [abstract] W. B. Cary and Mina Cary, his wife by their Mortgage deed, dated the 17th day of July 1912 and recorded in book 51, at page 114, in the records of the Recorders office within and for Barry Co., MO.

Trustee's Sale: Melvin E. Oakley and Maud Oakley, his wife [abstract]

Executor's Notice: [abstract] James F. Carden, deceased - James H. Still, Executor.

Walter Vanzandt of the city received a letter last week from his uncle Capt. Jas. Vanzandt of Kirbyville, Taney County stating that he was enjoying good health at the age of 92 years. The Captain is well know in that section of the country having represented that county in the legislature.

W. C. Haddock and family of Toronto, Canada, visited his sister Mrs. H. O. Abernathy and family of this city last week. They will visit their many relatives in this county for six weeks. They are all doing well there. He is still an American citizen we are glad to hear.

Clinton Stockton Dead: Clinton Stockton, a splendid young man of 18 years, died at the home of his parents near Jenkins, Jan 28, of pneumonia. Those that knew him, speak in the highest terms of him.

Petit Jurors: [click here to read]

Mrs. Polly Weston Dead: [click here to read]

John Caldwell Dead: [click here to read]

Mrs. Jas. Shaffer Dead:  [click here to read]

Gone Home: Caroline Bardorff Cares  [click here to read]

Fined $200 And Ninety Days in Jail: Fred Johnson was tried Monday in Squire Sims court with a jury and after hearing the testimony and the lawyers, the jury retired to consider a verdict on a charge of disturbing the peace of Rev. Fisher, proprietor of the Variety Store, on the northeast corner of the square. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and fined him $200 and 90 days in jail. The case was appealed to circuit court. Fred gave bond.

Miss Reah Adcock deputy postmaster and sister to everybody in this locality, is confined to her room with an acute attack of pneumonia.

W. O. Gates went to Exeter Monday to have a finger dressed that Doctor Smith amputated, last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lytle of Joplin, were here Saturday attending the funeral of their niece Bertha Bolin.

Mrs. Ruth Thomas returned home Saturday after a few days visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Adcock.

Walter Thomas has moved his blacksmith shop to his old location in town. After investigating other places, Washburn looked the best to him.

Mrs. Sherman Riddle of near Monett, is sick with pneumonia.

Judge Pat O'Dwyer is reported very sick at his home near Pioneer, with pneumonia. Sheriff Houston visited him Wednesday and said his temperature was at 103 an that he was sweating very freely. We hope to hear of his early recover.

More About Rhinehart: [click here to read]

Mrs. Aaron Starns Dead: [click here to read]

Little Girl Dies: [click here to read]

Dr. Walter Purselly of Springfield fell down a stairway leading to the basement at his home one day last week and he was taken to a hospital, suffering from possible fracture of the skull. He is a nephew of the late L. Beasley and went to school in this city many years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gilkey of Chickasha, Okla., visited his cousin Mrs. J. H. Mitchell and family of this city last week. He is a big farmer and fine stock breeder in that section.

Knox Garrison, a prominent farmer of the Corsicana section, was in this city Saturday. He said that the health of that section was very good.

Judge and Mrs. Richard Elam and Mrs. Cora Hurt of near Eagle Rock, attended Probate Court Tuesday. 

Epp Higgs of Liberty township, continues very sick with rheumatism. It is reported that he has dropsy in his lower limbs. We hope that he may take a turn for the better. He is a son of the late "Red" Higgs.

Mrs. Lula Sater and her sister Miss Maud Farwell returned home from Springfield, Monday, where they had visited their sister Miss Blanche Farwell, who is at the Springfield Hospital preparing her self to be a trained nurse and she will succeed.

Chas. Eden of Seligman, left last week for the M. W. A. Sanatorium near Colorado Springs, Col., where he will be treated for tubercular trouble. His boyhood friend Elmer Barker of Chanute, Kan., secured?. Elmer showed his heart was beating in the right place. He was raised near this city.

Horace Counts closed a very successful school at the Swindle College on Shoal Creek, on night of the 9th. 

A 12 pound boy was born to J. L. Van Horn and wife on the 10th. Mother and babe are doing nicely.

A seven pound boy arrive at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Anderson, north of this city on the 7th.

Sam Lewellen went to Springfield, Sunday night to enlist in the US Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Hawk have gone to housekeeping in Mitchell addition.

Grover Ledgerwood of Shell Knob spent Monday night in this city. He said his mother, Mrs. W. Ledgerwood, who has cancer on her face, was gradually growing worse.

Wm. B. Carney's little girl is recovering from scarlet fever.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fancher of near Viola, came up Saturday and took the evening train for Boonville, Ark., where they went to visit his nephew Gilbert Ragain and family. Mr. Fancher said he had 100 head of steers and 70 head of good hogs that he would sell.

Miss Lottie Shaffer died at the county farm. [click here to read]

Washburn Prairie: Polly Weston died at the home of her daughter. [click here to read]

Washburn Prairie: Mrs. Ida Banks received a message Saturday even stating that her aunt living at Tulsa, Okla., was dying. Mr. and Mrs. Banks left on the evening train for Tulsa.

Washburn Prairie: May Weston went to Purdy, Saturday night to stay with her Grandmother, Mrs. N. S. Gurley, a few days.

Washburn Prairie: Mrs. Lue Coward of Purdy is visiting her father,  Wm. Varner and sister Mat.

Washburn Prairie: A family gathering was held at the home of Henry Weston Friday night. Those that were present are: Kell and Andy Weston of Union Town, Kans., Jake Weston of Springdale, Ark., Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Burnett of Washburn, Walter Weston of Antioch, Jim Weston and family and Enoch Weston and family of Pasley. These are gatherings never to be forgotten.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: The subject of this sketch, Nancy Elizabeth Fife Died - [click here to read]

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: Mrs. Eunice Rich, came in from Neodesha, Kans., Thursday to attend her mother's funeral.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: Jasper Catron and wife of Miller, visited his kinfolks, Tom Burnett, last week.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: Mrs. A. J. Leach of Logan, Ark., returned home Sunday after spending a few days with her sister Mrs. E. O. Horton. Their mother Mrs. Wilson is getting along nicely with her broken limb. The doctor expect to take the plaster off this week.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: Mrs. W. W. Hisaw and son of Pierce City were the week end guests of her sister, Mrs. H. H. Gray.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: Levi Crim is building bridges for the Frisco near Springfield.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups - by Irvin Whitaker: A. Calvert went to St. Louis, Monday, to resume his work in the flouring mill.

Wheaton: Mrs. Edna McGlothlin was given a surprise birthday party on the 7th.

Rocky Comfort: Mrs. Minne Duncan, aged and highly respected citizen of this place, died on the 5th, aged 77 years. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church. 

Fall Breaks Hip: George Gurley, Sr., an aged and well known citizen of Purdy, fell one day last week and broke one of his hips, which will make him a cripple for the remainder of his life. He's the father of Amos Gurley and Mrs. C. A. Rose of Purdy and the Rev. Kiel? Gurley of near Verona.

Sheriff Houston brought John Wallace down from Monett Wednesday and lodged him in jail, because he attempted to enjoy prosperity at the expense of the people by issuing check where he had failed to make deposits.

Prof. Braught of Oswego, Kan., died at Tulsa, Okla., Wednesday. The remains were shipped to Oswego, Kans., for interment. Many years ago, Prof. Braught taught school in the Pasley district south of this city. He was a son-in-law of Mrs. Risdon just east of this city about 1 1/4 miles. Tom Henbest, his brother-in-law, left Wednesday evening for Oswego, Kan., to attend the funeral. 

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keith of near Bentonville, Ark., visited their daughter Mrs. Will Hodges and family this week and returned home Wednesday morning.   

Mano: Ellis Aldridge and family are preparing to go to Idaho.

Mano: George Wilson and others of Mano are preparing to go to war. 

J. C. Barcus Passes Away: A Good Citizen: The summons came Wednesday, February 21, to come up higher and the spirit of James C. Barcus took its flight to the realms of eternal felicity, leaving the earthly tabernacle to go to a better land. James C. Barcus was born Aug 15, 1846, in Franklin County, Ind., and died of paralysis, age 70 years, 6 months and 5 days. With is parents he moved to Vermillion County Illinois, in 18??. On Feb.  6, 1865, he enlisted in the Union Army, the 44th? Illinois Regiment, and was discharged Jan 27, 1865 at Dalton, Ga. He was converted and baptized in 1867, at the Bean Creek Baptist Church in Illinois. May 11, 1875 he and Miss Louis Gillespie were married; she died Oct 18, 1883, leaving six children, for of whom are: Dedlamonica?, Ellis, Martin and Henry. Jan 1, 1885, he and Sarah E. Reams were married at Guide Rock, Nebr., who died Mar. 30, 1895, leaving three children, who are: Morris, Earle and Zenith. On July 27, 1895, he and Elizabeth Brown were married and she survives him. For many years the descendant had resided in this city and enjoyed the respect of everybody. He was a member of the Christian Church of this city and his funeral was conduct4ed Thursday at 3 p.m., by Rev. J. S. McQueen at that church, and the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery at this place. The pall bearers were: L. G. Brown, J. J. Edens, Benj. Wagoner, S M. Cozad, Robt. Smalley and J. R. Lee.

Maurice Wear went to Bald Knob, Ark., Monday, where he will engage in the practice of law. We hope that he may be successful, as he is a very reliable young man every way and has a desire to make a success in life.

John Edwards Dead: We find the following account of the death of John W. Edwards a former citizen of near Cassville who was a son-in-law of the late Mrs. Susan Elrod in the Neosho Miner and Mechanic of Feb 16. John W. Edwards died at the home of his nephew, John Box, on Tuesday night, aged 71 years, 4 months and 22 days. Mr. Edwards had been ill for several months and became insane and was taken to the hospital at Nevada, Mo., for treatment. His health gradually grew worse and the hospital authorities notified his wife that he could not last long and she went on and brought him home. Mr. Edwards had been a resident of Neosho for about three years and was an excellent citizen. His funeral took place at the First Baptist Church at 2:30 yesterday afternoon, interment being in the IOOF Cemetery.

Rock Springs: Robert Fines daughter Calista has been very sick with lagrippe and a slight attack of pneumonia but is recovering.

Rock Springs: We were sorry to hear a few days ago that Joe Gregory's health was not as good as his friend had wished for him since he went to Tex.

Rocky Comfort: John Lampkins of the Muncey Chappel neighborhood has been on the sick list.

Wheaton: Miss Lucy Kelly has returned from Line, MO., where she taught an eight months school.

Shell Knob: Walter Northcutt is on the sick list.

Shell Knob: Wes Brock is carrying the mail from Cassville to Shell Knob.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: B. A. Gowan is able to ride to town after a siege of Grippe.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: Oscar Turner and family have gone to Pawhuska, Okla., where he has work.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: Jeff Berryhill has ordered a lot of cabbage plants for this neighborhood, we must make early greens.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: Henry Woodruff has leased the Senters farm on the east side where he will handle some fine stock.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: Jim Schell, a stock farmer, from Mountain was in town Saturday, looking as though hard times had not affected him.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: Frank Campbell  is on the streets after being confined to his room for several days with the mumps.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: By Irvin Whitaker: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson of Fairview started with a sick child to be treated by Dr. Northcutt on the way the child had convulsions an when they arrived here, the infant was beyond human aid and died at the hotel Saturday night. The parents returned home Sunday.

Martin Roark of near McDowell, was brought to the county farm, Tuesday, not as a charity but a pay patient, in order to give him more comfort in the way of a warmer room. He is 85 years old.

A child of Ed Allison's residing in the Oak Ridge neighborhood 5 miles northeast of this city, died Thursday night of scarlet fever. The remains were interred to Pilant Cemetery yesterday.

Grover Beymer died at Pueblo, Col., this week and the remains were shipped back to Monett and were entered in Kings Prairie cemetery. He was raised in that vicinity and was a brother of J. M. Beymer residing in the Forest Grove neighborhood northeast of the city 5 miles. He left a wife and two children to mourn his passing.

Warren Gallaber living on the old Holman farm on Rock Creek, near Mano, died Tuesday night of a tubercular trouble, age 19 years. He was said to be a nice young man by those that were acquainted with him.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Urt Hutchens of this city, Feb 16, a daughter. 

Mrs. Fatha Wheeler of near Viola suffered a stroke of paralysis last week.

Charles Curry, a prominent farmer, of near Eagle Rock, has purchased a Ford.

Tom Garrett of Eagle Rock, was in this city Monday. He has consummated a deal with Jas. Whittington for his farm at Eagle Rock.

The school in the Black district closed recently for the want of funds. W. H. Latham had taught them a good school.

Mrs. Thos. Carey of Verona, has been visiting her daughter Mrs. W. A. Wilks and family of this city.

Mrs. J. T. Brattin visited her daughter, Mrs. Clara Henderson and family of near Purdy, this week.

Kirk Douthett's children in the Shady Grove neighborhood have recovered from the scarlet fever.

Mrs. Wm. Hamilton of near Washburn is dangerously sick. Her daughter Mrs. S. P. Price of this city has been attending her with her other daughters and son.