Mrs. Chas. W. Jones Passes Away March 24:

Dies From Stab: Frank Brewer and Grant Johnson of Monett got into a row at the Faistfaff Saloon on night of March 28, when Brewer stabbed Johnson in the left side just below the heart, from which he died Wednesday morning. This killing grew out of a quarrel between Claud Smith and Earle Johnson a son of Grant Johnson. Brewer made his escape.

An inquest was held Thursday by Coroner Callaway by order of Prosecuting Attorney Jake Davis.

Grant Johnson was about 44 years old and was raised in the Cross Hollow neighborhood 8 or 9 miles northeast of this city and left a wife and several children.

Edward M'Kinney Passes Away: Edward McKinney, an old and highly respected citizen of near Hailey, died at his home there Thursday, age about 69 years. Interment was made yesterday in McKinney Cemetery on the old McKinney farm. An obituary will appear in the next issue of the Democrat.

Mrs. Hughel Answers Final Summons: Obit

Capt. Ozias Ruark Dead: Capt. Ozias Ruark died at his home near Neosho, March 21, aged 81 years. The Neosho Miner & Mechanic says he enlisted in the 8th Mo., in Co., L, and served during the Civil War. He has many old soldier friends in Barry County who will regret to learn of his passing. His wife died several years ago; he is survived by two sons and one daughter. Horace Ruark the well known attorney of Neosho was his son. 

Court Adjourns after a very Busy Session: After a session of only 9 days, the March term of the Barry County circuit court adjourned Thursday at noon.

Married at Store of Rev. W. H. Fisher in this city, Mar. 20, Audrey Eden of Washburn and Miss Bertha Fogg of this city. Both are members of old and respected families of this county and we trust that all the success of life may follow them through life.

Luther Shepherd a brother of Mrs. Claud Frost of this city, has enlisted in the U. S. Navy and has been assigned to battleship Kentucky. He is a son of Jas. Shepherd formerly of this city, Jenkins and near McDowell.

Fusion Freeze's school at Shady Grove, closed Wednesday and was largely attended, indicating that he had given the best of satisfaction, by the presence of so many of the patrons. A program was carried out successfully by the students and a the noon hour, the patrons served a fine dinner that was appreciated by all present. Prof. Lynch of the Springfield State normal was present and in a happy mood as he always is, when there is an opportunity to encourage the young mind, delivered an address that was enjoyed by all present. County School commissioner Hankins was there and leaded his presents and in a good talk to all present for their betterment.

Seligman: A Mr. Howard a brother-in-law of Mrs. J. I. Gladden of this place, died in Little Rock, Ark., and the remains wee shipped to Seligman and interred here Wednesday.

Seligman: Mrs. Louisa Webb mother of Mrs. G. W. Stapleton of this place died in Barton County, March 10, age 89 years. She was a member of the M. E. Church.  Mrs. Stapleton attended the funeral.

Shell Knob: Mrs. Wm. Ledgerwood is dead. She was a good woman and will be missed by her family and many friends.

Shell Knob: Miss Madewell a daughter of Grandma Madewell died Saturday.

Shell Knob: Lee Jarvis of Viola, was in the Knob, Sunday.

Rock Springs: Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Henry have moved to Carterville, where he has employment.

Rock Springs: Mrs. T. J. Barnes continues in a very feeble condition with a lung trouble. Mr. ? Barnes is making improvement.

Rock Springs: B. A. Gowan is still very poorly with stomach trouble.

Rock Springs: Lewis Barnes is selling out to move to Chicago to sell shoes for a factory.

Rock Springs: Jas. Garrison has moved to Conrad Oakley's to live with him.

Washburn Prairie: Henry Weston went to Purdy Saturday night to visit relatives taking his daughter Maye to stay with her grandmother Mrs. N. S. Gurley, bringing his daughter Faye home.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Jim Mooney came home from Tulsa, Sunday. His son Harold came in during the week with the measles.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Jim Mooney and sons have bought a tract of land south of town and are getting out 5 acres of strawberries.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Belle, wife of James Cargile, was buried at the Cargile Cemetery one day last week. She was a victim of paralysis and had been confined to her bed for a long time.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: John Burnett, a prominent citizen and old soldier died at his son, Bill's on Trent Creek, Monday afternoon. We do not know what the funeral arranges are at the time. His son Elbert came in town from Okla., on Tuesday.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lambert of Joplin, are spending the week with Mrs. Lambert's parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Weathers west of town.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Dock Weathers farm on Greasy was hit with a small tornado that destroyed his outbuildings and move his barn off the foundation.

Local And Personal: John Schrontz of near Jenkins, age 80 years, is dangerously sick.

Local And Personal: Marion Hilton of Jenkins has been very sick.

Local And Personal: Married Wednesday by Rev. J. T. Brattin, at his residence, in this city, Ava Graves of near Cassville and Miss Lizzie Arnold of near Butterfield.

Local And Personal: Mrs. Jennie Vandergrift of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting her son Frank Sparkman and family.

Local And Personal: Rev. J. T. Brattin of this city, said Wednesday that he had been preaching 25 years, March 25 and that he preached his first sermon for the New Site Baptist Church and was pastor of that church for several years. He is a zealous Christian worker and had been the means of bringing many people to Christ.

Local And Personal: Ernest Perryman one of our prominent school teacher closed a very successful school at Jenkins, on the 23rd. Those that attended the closing exercises are loud in their praise of the efficiency shown by the student of this school. The patrons were there in large numbers and spread a bountiful dinner that was appreciate by all.

Local And Personal: The Oak Hill Cemetery Association held a business meeting at the Rest Room in the Court house, Tuesday afternoon, with a good attendance. Arrangements were perfected for some kind of an entertainment in the near future to raise funds for the improvement of Oak Hill Cemetery at this place. Everybody should feel an interest in this splendid work.

Local And Personal: Chas. Curry a prominent farmer of near Eagle Rock, drove out a Ford, Monday.

Local And Personal: Mrs. Docia Fare is the new telephone operator at Jenkins.

Congress Declares A State of War Exists

Senate Adopts The War Resolution By A Vote of 82 to 6

President Wilson Is Given Power To Defend The Sacred Rights of Humanity And Justice

Active Preparations For War And Being Made in All Departments of The U. S. headline for this paper

Mrs. H. C. Jones Dead: obit

Edward M. M'Kinney: Obit

Local News: A son of Dr. Freeland was killed in an auto wreck at Houston, Tex., recently and was buried at Hillsboro, Ill.

Local News: Epp Higgs of the Shoal Creek country is about the same as here to fore, with a severe attack of rheumatism.

Local News: Wm. Shockley and C. E. Bennett were excused from serving on the petit jury.

Local News: Pat Brown of McDonald township now sports a Ford.

Local News: A.G. Farmer a well known citizen of Purdy, died Tuesday of heart trouble and was about 75 years old. He left a wife and several children to mourn his death. The remains were interred Wednesday in Arnhart Cemetery.

Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Otte Bower, March 31, a son.

Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred King, April 3, 1917, a daughter.

Local And Personal: John Harrell an old and highly respected citizen of Liberty township, has suffered a third stroke of paralysis and it is feared that he will not get up again.

Local And Personal: Thos. McKinney of Shawnee, Okla., arrived in this city Saturday morning to attend the funeral of his brother the late Edward M. McKinney but interment was made the day before.

Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Willyard old and highly esteemed citizens of near Viola, went to Springfield last week, where they will reside in the future.

Local And Personal: John E. Singpiehl of Seligman formerly of Prussia, Germany, was in this city, Monday, arranging to secure his final papers, thereby relinquishing his allegiance to Emperor William of Germany. He took out his first papers in 1886, at Anthony, Harper County, Kan.

Local And Personal: Will Martin of near Pioneer, was in this city Tuesday and said that three or four companies were mining in that section. That Shoal Creek asserted her power to get on a bender recently and did without any rain in that section.

Local And Personal: Mrs. James Keeling, residing in northwest of Butterfield is reported to have died.

Local And Personal: Mrs. Caroline Williams an old citizen of near Madry, suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday night.

Local And Personal: Calvin Skelton a prominent farm of near Eagle Rock was in town Monday.

Local And Personal: Ed Ambrose of Purdy, has moved to Cameron, Mo., to make that place his home. Personally, we wish him all the success that he desires.

Local And Personal: Ralph Roseberry of Exeter, left Wednesday night for Talihina, Okla., where he will be Frisco agent for a time. Success to him.

Local And Personal: Mrs. Tilden Weddington and son of Golden came up Saturday and remained over to Sunday to see her new grandson at Ot Bower's.

Local And Personal: L. D. Henley of New Mexico, who spent the winter with his sister, Mrs. R. R. Fine south of Washburn, left a few days ago for Strang, Okla., to visit his parents. He is located at Greenville, N. M., in the foot hills of the Rocky mountains and has a fine 320 acre farm there sown to wheat.

Local And Personal: Married, March 20, 1917, at the home of the brides mother Mrs. G. W. Ervin at Exeter, Grover C. Baker of Mena, Ark., and Miss Lula Ervin of Exeter, Mo. The groom is an Express Messenger on the Kansas City Southern Railroad and resides at Mena, Ark., where they will make their home. The bride is an excellent young lady and her many relatives and acquaintance at her old home, will follow her to her new home with a world of the best wishes that human mind can bestow.

Local And Personal: Thos. J. Porter of Galena, died Sunday, Aged 67 years. Remains were interred at Springfield.

Local And Personal: Martin Suttles of Fairview, attended the funeral of his his uncle, the late Edward M. McKinney at Hailey, March 30.

Local And Personal: Sheriff Houston and A. L. Galloway left Wednesday night for Jefferson City taking the following named prisoners to the penitentiary; Elmer Groves two years for pandering, John Wallace two years for obtaining money under false pretenses, Ed Long, two years for rape, Monroe Stanley was sent to the state reform school for two years for carrying a pistol.

Local And Personal: We hear that Mrs. J. O. F. Beasley has moved from Peirce City to Monett and will conduct a rooming house there.

Local And Personal: J. C. McQuarry of Seligman, is arranging to locate in Kansas City where he will engage in the real estate business.

Local And Personal: Will Bryant has contracted to teach the Swindle College at $60. per month. He will make a good teacher.

Local And Personal: J. W. Sherwood and daughter Miss Nellie went to Springfield, Sunday, where Miss Nellie entered a business college.

Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hemphill spent Saturday night and Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Burrell Reed of near this city.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Joe Rowley killed a dog supposed to be rabid some man where chasing last week. Mon Roller and others have killed their dogs. You can not afford to take the risk of having your family or your stock hydrophobia. Swat the canine if you have reason to believe he has been bitten.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Duncan Northcutt and Mrs. Evert Edens visited their brother Snow Hickey on Sugar Creek Saturday and did not get home until Monday on account of the high water.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mooney and sons set 5000 Texas, 5000 Aroma and 5000 Klondike strawberries the past week.

Mrs. James Keeling Died

Acea Harrell Dead

Mrs. Heffley Dead

An Excellent Young Mother Drops Dead

Card of Thanks: Relatives of the late Edward M. McKinney request the Democrat to return their sincere thanks to the good people who rendered such great assistance by act and deed; during the sickness and death of their father; to them they are grateful. To those who paid their respects by their presence and kind words of consolation, we will ever hold in remembrance.

Mrs. W. C. Potter and W. E. McKinney and families.

Earle James Dead

Long-Ripley: At the residence of John W. Phillips Justice of the Peace at Hailey, Sunday, April 8th, 1917, Mr. James H. Long of McDowell, and Mrs. Mary Jane Ripley of Jenkins were united in the bonds of matrimony. Mrs. Long is well known in this county and is the daughter of the late Obediah Hudson and sister of Mrs. H. Cornman of Jenkins, and Joseph and William Hudson of Cato. May their pathway be one of pleasure and prosperity.

Get Married: Chas. B. Anderson of Exeter, and Miss Mabel England of Cassville secured license at Carthage, Tuesday to marry. Chas. B. Anderson is the youngest son of Larse Anderson of near Exeter, a respected citizen of that section. The groom came to this city Tuesday in a car and Miss England left with him, with the above result. The bride is a splendid young woman and we trust that she has made a wise choice in the selection of a husband.

Monett: E. H. Ball, an old and well known citizen of this place, died April 4, of pneumonia.

Washburn Prairie: Merton Meador is now riding in a Ford.

Washburn Prairie: Mrs. Sarah Longley attended Mrs. Millie Hefley of Pasley during her last sickness. She died Sunday morning. The bereaved children have our heartfelt sympathy as they are deprived of both father and mother. 

Flat Wood: Miss America Porter continues very sick.

Flat Wood: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sims visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Creed Fulton on Washburn Prairie Sunday.

Flat Wood: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sims who were married last week, are for the present stopping with his parents, but in a few weeks, but in a few weeks will be at home to their many friends on the Hainline? farm, which his father recently bought for them. Their many friends join in extending their best wishes for this worthy couple.

Independence: Mrs. Jas. Montgomery has been sick lately.

Here and There: Arthur Moore's children have been on the sick list.

County News: Lon Thurman motored over to Berryville, Ark., March 29, and was married and brought his new wife home Saturday, where it is hoped they may live a long and happy life. Their neighbors extend best wishes and hope that it may continue as it has commenced.

County News: Recently Miss Hilda Dummitt's horse runaway with her near her home on Kings Prairie, threw her out; injuring her badly and tearing the buggy up.

County News: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Griffith's little girl Beulah died at Monett Monday of pneumonia. The family formerly resided near Butterfield and have many relatives in this section who will deeply sympathize with them in their grief and sorrow. The remains were interred in New Church cemetery Tuesday.

County News: The Times says that Allen Harrison of Kansas City has joined the U. S. Navy. He is a son of the late Al Harrison and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peel of Monett.

County News: A 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dilbeck of McDonald Township was very sick with membranous croup Monday and Tuesday. Antitoxin was administered.

County News: The Times says a son of Archie Beymer was recently killed at Joplin, by an explosion in the mines. Deceased was a nephew of Chester Beymer that resides near Forest Grove, northeast of this city.

County News: D. Fly an old and highly esteemed citizen of near Purdy, is dangerously sick with a kidney trouble. He is a brother of Hon. Wm. A. Fly of Purdy and Mrs. Michael Horine of Cassville.

County News: Andrew Ash aged 81 years is very sick at his home at Seligman. Dr. Bailey of Cassville, was called to attend him Monday.

County News: Mrs. Betsy Ann Thomas of Pleasant Ridge township, is reported very sick. She is the mother of Charlie and Pharis Thomas and the widow of the late Cary Thomas.

County News: Miss Naomi Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tucker of near Exeter, has been visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Davidson at Wheaton.

County News: Miss May Mutrix's school in the Harrell district near Wheaton, closed on the night of April 6, with an exhibition. It is reported that she taught a very successful school there.

County News: Miss Ina Collier of Cassville has been visiting her sister Mrs. Dan Roller of near Wheaton.

County News: Del Tarvin has purchased and moved to his new home north of Muncey Chapel.

County News: Alvin Ghan's residence in the northwest portion of this county, near Munsey Chapel, burned on morning of March 31. He carried insurance.

County News: Claud Cope of Crane Creek township, sold a fine Hereford calf last week to an Arkansas breeder for $125. says the Crane Chronicle.

County News: Jerry Reardon a son of the late Michael Reardon of Capps Creek township, died in St. Louis recently and the remains were shipped to the Peirce City for interment.

County News: A. A. Truman of Shell Knob, this county, and Mrs. Lee Kenner of Berryville, Ark., were married at the latter place, March 30. The Berryville Ark., Star speaks in the highest terms of Mrs. Truman and said that she was a most lovable Christian woman.

County News: Dr. Walker of Seligman, has purchased a Buick car.

County News: Benj. McCann, Turdie Stapleton, and a son of T. P. Hulsey of Seligman, are reported to have enlisted in the the U. S. Army service.

Local And Personal: L. E.? Jones is very tenderly learning to handle a Ford.

Local And Personal: Andrew Vanderpool of the Roaring River country was in Squire Sons' court Tuesday on a charge of assaulting Joe Justis to which he plead guilty and paid fine and cost.

Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hankins attended the funeral of their little niece Beniah Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Griffith, at New Church Tuesday. They also went to Monett and attended the family in their great sorrow.

Local And Personal: The Vanzandt school district at their annual school meeting voted to build a $1,000 school house.

Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams of near this city, April 7,  a 9 1/2 lb. son.

Local And Personal: Henry Thomas of Cross Hollows neighborhood will complete four years service in the U.S. Navy on May 2, 1917.

Local And Personal: Mrs. J. E. Marbut of Mt. Vernon, was recently granted a divorce from her husband, Mr. Marbut was born and raised in this county.

Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. Luther Brown of Purdy, spent Monday in this city, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brown, relatives and friends.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Lem Berryhill set 250 apple, 150 peach trees and 1 acre of strawberries last week.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Earle Cargile has moved to Pittsburg, Kan.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Ed Chadd has been confined to his room for several days with a bad case of Poison Oak on his face and eyes.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Jess Roller a well known citizen of this place died Tuesday morning of an asthmatic attack; he had been afflicted for several years with miners consumption contract in the Joplin field. He was 49 years old. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Arch Roller reside here. The Body was interred Tuesday evening at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Rev. P. H. Hodge of the Baptist Church conducing the service at home.

Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Walter Thomas came home from an extended visiting in Oklahoma, Tuesday.

Court House Weddings:

Orvil McCormick of Monett and Miss Hattie Terrell of Verona

Elmer Thomas and Miss Malice McClelland of Verona

Smothered To Death - Hutchens Obit

Lewis Carlile Dead - obit

Teachers Employed

County News: John Coats Died 

Arrested For Assault: W. J. Smith of Purdy, was arrested at Fairview, Wednesday night by Constable Hodge of that place on a warrant issued by Justice Worcester of Purdy, charging Smith with of attempted rape on a young girl ten years of age. The girls name is Cecilie Shad a grand daughter of Judge Storck of Purdy. Deputy Sheriff Vanzandt went to Fairview, Thursday morning at about 1 a.m. and brought Smith to this city.  

County News: C. A. Morgan living northwest of Exeter, has been in very poor health but is thought to be improving.

County News: Maplewood Cemetery Association at Exeter, has purchased to acres of land from Geo. Weatherly on the west, as an addition to the cemetery.

County News: Grover Loftin closed a very successful term of school at the Grove, March 30. The patrons gave a bountiful dinner. Success to Mr. Loftin.

County News: Alpheus Marlow left Tuesday for Oklahoma. We wish him success.

County News: A 13-year-old son of Peter Stockton of near Cato, has pneumonia.

County News: Fred Corn and Miss Martha Chastain of near Purdy, were married last week. 

County News: We hear that George and Rando Garrett have purchased a livery stable at Wheaton.

County News: We regret to learn that Ira Cope residing Carney Branch, 2 miles north of Flat Creek post office, has the smallpox. Dr. Bailey county physician went there Monday and quarantined the family. There are six members of the family at home to have this disease. Ira had been working in the mines at Webb City and believes he caught the disease there. We hope that may recover and be well soon.

County News: A happy wedding was consummated Sunday at the Union Church in Seligman, when two splendid young people of that place were married by Rev. G. S. Yarborough. Clarence Cox and Miss Ouida Northcutt, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Northcutt esteemed citizens of that place, were the contracting parties. Mrs. Cox is a young woman of many splendid qualities and her accomplishments towards making a happy home will be truly proven. Mr. Cox is cashier of Bank of Seligman, and is an excellent young man of sterling qualities, prominent in Masonic circles and stands high in that community. They were accompanied to the church by Miss Grace Finn and Mr. Clinton Northcutt. After the ceremony the happy couple were invited relatives and friends repaired to the home of Judge and Mrs. G. W. Finn, where an elegant wedding dinner was served.

County News: D. C. Fly of near Purdy, an old and esteemed citizen of this county is reported as not improving from a bladder trouble. His sister Mrs. Michael Horine of Cassville visited him last week.

County News: Mrs. John McAnespy of near Mano, died last week of a cancer of the breast, age 75 years and a few days. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky, where she grew to womanhood and was married to Mr. McAnespy and a happy family grew from this union. They came to this county many years ago where they since resided and she by her splendid womanly ways gained the friendship and good will of all her acquaintances. She left her husband and several children to morn her passing. For many years she had been a member of the Christian Church and was a zealous Christian woman. Rev. F. M. Smallwood conducted funeral services after which the remains were interred in the Aldridge Cemetery.

County News: Green Eubanks residing at the home of B. F. Cooper in the Black School district, northeast of this city died Monday morning of paralysis and old age, age 92 years. He left one son and three daughters and a second daughter. He formerly resided at or near Exeter. The remains were interred in the Pilant Cemetery, Monday evening. George Eubanks was 88 years old and had been a member of the Christian Church for years. He left a second wife, who attended him during his last sickness. His daughters Mesdames Prater of Peirce City, Waddle of Blue Jacket, Okla., and Kallem of Vinita, Okla., attend the funeral for their father and furnished an elegant casket and saw that he was laid away as they desired. Rev. E. A. Frost conducted funeral services Tuesday afternoon. He left 37 grand children, 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. [This obit is confusing - copied as it reads - gives two different names and ages.]

Sparks: John Dillbeck's little daughter has recovered from an attack of membranous croup.

Shell Knob: Dona Brock will teach the Fairview school.

Local News - Left over from last week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vineyard of Stacey, Texas, April 8, a third son. Rev. J. T. Brattin received a letter from George conveying the news of this new arrival.

Forest Grove: A letter to the family of W. L. Ennes states the arrival of a baby girl at the home of R. W. Kerr of Whitten, Ark. Mrs. Kerr is a daughter of W. L. Ennes.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Edens, a daughter, stillborn.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Bill Mahurin, a cripple from Robinson's Ridge, and son Jim, bought in a load of ties Monday, then Jim earned a pair of dollars by loading ties for Black. They drove 8 miles home in the night. That is the kind of grit there is in the Greasy Creek county and the Germans had better keep away.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mr. Payton has friends visiting him from northwest.

The Democrat has received a letter from Mrs. Missouri Fullerton of Locksburg, Ark., a daughter of John Newton Duggan, asking if there is any relation of this family residing in Barry County. The family left Barry County about the beginning of the Civil War. There used to be a man by the name of Andy Dugan that resided in Barry County before the Civil War. It has been suggested that B. A. Gowen of near Washburn might be able to give the desired information. We would be glad to hear from any one that knows anything about this family.

Marriage Licenses:

Edward F. Roller and Flora Ash, Osborne, Ark.

Elmer J. Balden and Myrtle Gaskins, Monett

Blaine Bailey, Cassville and Maida Porter, Washburn

Eizey Eden, Monett and Trix Robertson, Purdy

Elmer Thomas and Mabel McClellan, Verona

Orval McCormack, Monett and Hattie Terrell, Verona

Paten Hall and Dolly Hendrix, Washburn
Jas. H. Long, McDowell and Mary J. Ripley, Jenkins

Fred Corn, Exeter and Martha Chastain, Purdy

Clyde Russell and Lena Karnes, Monett

Carl Hemmerling, Monett and Anna Coffey, Graff, Mo.

Lisle J. Wormington, Monett and Zelma B. Hale, St. Louis

Clarence Cox and Ouida Northcutt, Seligman

Jas.? H. Evans Flat Creek and  __va Ozburn, McDowell

Jas. A. Ash Osborne, Ark. and Emma Bridges, Seligman

Eugene Wormington and Goldie Redding, Monett

R. E. Eblen, Eld Dorado, Kan. and Clara Hudson, Cassville

April 28, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO

Two Larecy Children Die

Drinks Carbolic Acid

Chicken Thieves Are Arrested: Oscar Whittington, Fred Kring and Fred Sullivan stand charged with stealing chickens.

Houston Gets Bradley - Whiskey Seller

Ignus Diringer Dead

Parker Killed in Auto Wreck

Probate Court Docket

County News: Chas. Edens of Seligman, is reported very feeble from tubercular trouble and is not improving like his family would be glad to see.

County News: Dave Calton, an old and respected citizen of Pleasant Ridge township, residing on Little Flat Creek, was visited recently by a number of relatives and friends and joyful and pleasant day was spent with the "old folks at home".

County News: Mrs. Mary Ross of Jenkins, has been granted a pension. 

County News: Miss Alta Loften's school at Mt. Sinai district, closed on the 18th with a good program and a splendid dinner. Seemingly everybody is well pleased with her as a teacher. She left on the 20th for Springfield where she will enter the state normal.

Purdy: George Gurley, Jr. had an auto wreck Wednesday night, cutting his face some.

Here And There: Ira Mitts opened his store at Oak Ridge and is ready for business.

Flatwood: Miss America Porter is not improving from sickness.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: John Frost went to Rogers, Ark., and drove a Ford car home, one day last week.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Aunt Fanny Hickman is confined to her room with pneumonia.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: John Cargile was in town Tuesday bragging about his potato crop. He says he won't be so slender when he grows a cop of eatables.

Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tomps Mason a son on the 19th.

Gets Married: The Democrat has received the announcement of the marriage of Annas Marbut and Miss Adele Hereford Powell in St. Louis, April 23. Annas is a Barry County man, being a member of an old and esteemed family of this county and with his many relatives, all his friends in this county will bestow their best wishes for a long and happy life. We congratulate him on his advancement and happy marriage.

Oaks to Oklahoma: Deputy Sheriff Snook of Catoosa, Okla., came Wednesday and escorted Frank Oaks with jewelry on his wrists, back to Catoosa, from whence he had flown, for engaging in horse and buggy business and dealing in groceries, without the knowledge or consent of the owners of the property.

King - Hamlin: Married at Waterloo, Iowa, April 21, 1917, Lloyd C. Hamlin and Miss Ruth King. The bride is a daughter of Chas. King who formerly resided in this city and her many young friends here will be pleased to learn of her happy marriage.

Little Child Dies: Velma, 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Chappell of Shamrock, Okla., died April 19,1917. The remains were shipped tot he home of the little child's great grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Calton in Pleasant Ridge township, this county and the remains were laid to rest in the Calton Cemetery, after funeral services conducted by Rev. Couch. Another little bud has been plucked to bloom in heaven.

County News: Andrew Ash, an old and esteemed citizen of Seligman died April 18, of Bright's disease, age 81 years. He had resided in that section for many years and was held in high estimation by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He left his wife and an adopted daughter to mourn his passing. For years he had been a member of the Church of Christ. Many years ago he erected a church building at that place.

County News: Mrs. Bell Brattin and her son Walter and wife of near Wheaton, were visitors to this city Wednesday. Walter has recovered from an attack of pneumonia and is looking stout again. He said the the farmers were working with vengeance and were attempting to raise a great surplus.

County News: J. B. Hudson of Pierce City, spent several days here last week, visiting his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hadley and family and hosts of friends who are always glad to see him.