Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb.  27, 1919

Probate Court Proceedings

The regular February term of the Barry county Probate Court was held Feb.. 10 to 15 and the following business was transacted by Judge Wallen.

Est. Dora Abood, dec'd 2nd, semi-annual set., bal. due estate $72.30.

Est. Tabitha Dent, dec'd orders made in vacation confirmed.

Same in other cases.

Est. Nellie F. Britton, insane, 8th annual settlement, no balance due ward.

Est. Rausch, et al, minors, order made to sell real estate, appraised at $1,537.50.

Est. E. V. Cox, dec'd demand of Logan McKee allowed.

Est. John Barolin, minor, 2nd annual set., bal. due ward $2320.

Est. William H. Butts, dec'd final set., balance due estate $4017.45 and distribution ordered.

Est. John McClure, final set., bal. due estate, $305.26, and same ordered distributed.

Est. Reta Allsbrook, dec'd., final set., no balance due.

Est. B. A. Garner, dec'd., first semi-annual set. bal. due estate $1132.49.

Est. Daisy Holt, insane person, 8th annual set., bal. due estate $177.90.

Est. Joseph W. Greathouse, minor, 3rd annual set. bal. due estate $979.65.

Est. Logan L. Wormington et al minors, Guy L. Wormington appointed guardian and curator, bond fixed at $2,000.

Est. J. C. Barcus, dec'd, final set. bal. due estate, $60.98.

Est. Francis Catron, et al minor, 3rd annual set., bal. due estate $511.27.

Est. Lela Powell, minor, order to sell real estate.

Est. Mary Flaherty, dec'd 1st annual set., bal. due estate $439.58.

Est. Kasiah Channel, dec'd 1st semi-annual set., bal. due estate $599.21.

Est. William Lewis, dec'd., 1st annual set., bal., due estate $110.73.

Est. W. H. Holman, dec'd 1st annual set., bal. due estate $68.05.

Est. Mary O. George, minor, 3rd annual set., bal. due ward $411.

(To be continued next week)

In Memoriam

Mittie E. Bennington passed to her eternal home Friday morning at 6:50 o'clock, February 21, a the Springfield hospital, at the age of 39 years, 3 months and 29 days.

She was taken to Springfield for an X-ray examination Thursday February 6. The operation was performed Monday, February 10 for adhesion of the stomach and intestines, a gall stone also being removed. For one week after the operation she appeared to do well. A change for the worse came on Monday of last week and she gradually grew weaker until Friday morning when in peaceful abeyance her soul answered the call for the Great Master and she passed into rest.

Mrs. Bennington was born and lived her entire life in this county, most of it in this immediate community. She was married to Fred W. Bennington on December 3, 1899. To them two daughters were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves husband, a daughter, Miss Fredelene, who was in the Springfield business college at the time of her mother's death, tow sisters, Mrs. Alice Butler of Tulsa, Okla., and Miss Ora Burks, and a brother, Oley Burks of this city.

For seventeen years she had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was one of its devoted members. In church, Sunday school and the women's organizations of the church she was a faithful and tireless worker. A true, faithful, tranquil minded Christian mother, wife, friend and neighbor, devoted to the highest ideals of life's responsibilities, is the monument she leaves behind.

The body reached Cassville from Springfield at noon Saturday. The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lawrence Orr of Springfield, pastor of the M. E. Church South in this city. Many lovely floral offerings were sent to the home and a large crowd assembled at the church to pay their last tribute of respect. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery.

Killed by Automobile

Mrs. George Solomon of Pierce City was killed and her daughter, Miss Mabel, dangerously injured on Wednesday night of last week when run over by an automobile on the street in Pierce City. Mrs. Solomon and daughter were returning home from church when struck by a large Buick car driven by N. N. Hoover who lives a short distance north of Pierce City.

Mrs. Solomon lived only a few minutes after being struck.

The Coroner's jury which held an inquest over the case Thursday handed in a verdict finding N. N. Hoover, owner and driver of he car, responsible for Mrs. Solomon's death. Hoover was placed under a $2,000 bond and his preliminary hearing is to be held this week.

From the testimony given at the inquest it appears that N. N. Hoover and Wm. Erwin who are neighbors had attended the Hereford sale at Monett Wednesday. Before leaving for home that night they visited a saloon and bought some whiskey and wine and were drinking on the way back to Pierce City. The testimony also disclosed that Hoover was driving his car very fast through the streets of Pierce City when the women were struck.

Mrs. Solomon was 60 years old and a widow. She and daughter, Miss Mabel who was with here in the accident lived alone together. She has a son, James, of Springfield and another daughter, Mrs. Ed Johnson of Neodesha, Kansas.

Later: Miss Mabel died Thursday.

Writes From France

Charles Riddle of Mineral Springs and a former pupil of the Cassville High school writes the following letter to Col. and Mrs. Wm. Holliday of Mineral Springs:

Dear Friends: I was sitting last night thinking of you, wondering how all of the old folks are at home. I am not interested in a few but all of my old friends. I miss those old time hand shakes I used to get when I walked down the street in Mineral Springs. Little did I dream at that time of being so far way from my native land.  Little did I realize what it meant to be so far away. But, never-the-less, I came and came with a free will to fight for my home land. I deem it an honor to fight for the freedom of the human race. If I should have died as other boys have freely died, my death as others, would not have been in vain. The death of my comrades has been to make the world better for their posterity to live in. It is hard to give them up but when we think that Christ died for the sins of the world that the human race might have eternal life, then it is not so hard.

I used to sit and listed to Uncle William Holiday talk and wondered why he became so enthusiastic when telling of the solider life in the Union army, but now I understand it all. It was because true American blood was flowing fast. As a people we lacked that when the war began but now I believe the people have been wrought up to the place where they realize that it takes red-blooded Americans, loyal and true, to be successful against the foe. I hardly realized that I was going to real war until I landed in France.

I have met people of about all nations of the Eastern hemisphere and part of the Western, especially of Canada. It has been a wonderful thing to me to meet so many. I have my opinion of all these men as soldiers but that opinion I will not express at this time.

I am glad that I came across the ocean. I would not take thousands of dollars for what I have seen but I would not give one cent to go back over it again. I am ready now to come back to my home and be satisfied. Have been in France almost six months. That is long enough for me. 

Some changes have taken place since I left Mineral. I fear it will not seem like home when I get back. How is Uncle Taylor? I was very sorry to hear of Mrs. McClure's death. The world would be better off with a few more persons like Aunt Mary. She has set an example for us to live by. I suppose you are feeling well. I am feeling good and hope to shake hands with you soon but of course I have no idea when we will leave here or where will go.

Your friend,

Pvt. Chas. W. Riddle

M. G. 350 Inf. A. E. F., Amer. P. O. 795

Wounded Cassville Boy Returns

George Bayless, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bayless of this city, returned home Saturday night, having received his discharge from the military service. George is still lame from the wound he received in the left lower limb in the battle of Argonne forest. He was also gassed in the same battle. He served with the 89th Division. Since the last of December he had been at Camp Merritt in a hospital for treatment but was sent to Camp Dodge for his discharge.

George had some great experiences. He was in France a little over six months and saw some real service. He was in the infantry.

John Epperly Writes

John Epperly, a Barry County soldier buy now in Germany with the army of occupation, writes this letter to his parents at Shell Knob.

Dec. 20, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Epperly

Dear Father and mother: I wonder how you are feeling this afternoon. Elbert and I are feeling fine. I suppose you wonder why you haven't heard from us. We have been traveling from one place to another so much we didn't have any change to mail our letters.

I have written some and wore them out carrying them waiting for a chance to mail them. We are located for a few days here so I thought I would write one and try to get it mailed.

We are in a small town in Germany by the name of Chuld. They say we are going to Coblenz in 2 or 3 weeks. We have spent the last five weeks hiking toward the river Rhine but haven't reached it yet. We sure have had some experience in hiking since we landed in France.

I have seen about all of these countries I want to see.

They don't look like the good old U.S.A. to me.

It rains here every day. I think we were lucky. We didn't see any fighting but if it had lasted 24 hours longer we would have. We were only about 35 miles away when the guns ceased firing.

Our old regiment was split up and scattered through the 4th division. We are in A Co. 39th Inf. 4th Div. I would like to be there to spend Christmas with you but guess that is impossible. Some think we will be over here three months yet. I am ready to come back any time. I am in German kitchen writing. There is a Jerry sitting beside me eating soup now. I spread my pack on the floor and sleep in the kitchen. We all are staying in the houses with the German people.

Six of us boys bought two hens from a woman and fixed them for our supper the other night. They cost us 26 marks or $3.65. We also bought some sauerkraut for supper. Most of the German people treat us pretty nicely. I am working in the kitchen. I haven't heard from Sherman since I left Cody. I don't suppose he saw any fighting. I haven't got any mail at all since we left the States.  Don't suppose we will get any until we get settled down for a few days.

Elbert would have written some too but didn't have time.

Have you seen Lola lately? I suppose she is worrying about the mail but I am doing the best I can. I will have to close as this is all my paper.

With love to all, I remain,

Your loving son,

Jno. J. Epperly

James T. Pennel Dead

James T. Pennel who for the past half century has been a citizen of the Gunter locality, died at his home Monday afternoon, February 24, at the age of 72 years.

Last September Mr. Pennel was stricken with paralysis and failed to recover his former health. He had been seriously ill for many weeks of kidney and a complication of troubles.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes, and the body laid to rest in the Bullington cemetery. The Masonic service was also used as he was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

James T. Pennel was a native of Tennessee, having been born in that state in August 1846. His parents moved to this county before the Civil war. During the war James T. served in the Union army was in the Battles of Wilson Creek and Prairie Grove. After the war closed he located on Gunter and lived there the remainder of his life. He leaves three sons, S. S., J. H. and W. H. Pennel and one daughter, Mrs. Granville Terry. He was one of this county's best citizens and will be greatly missed in the community where he has lived so long.

Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb.  27, 1919

 Personal And Local

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Nickle of Butterfield attended the funeral of their niece, Mrs. F. W. Bennington, Sunday.

Miss Alta Loftin who was operated on Tuesday at the Springfield hospital for appendicitis, was reported Tuesday night as getting along fine.

Judge Clevenger of Purdy and Varner of Washburn, of the county court, were called to Cassville Tuesday to pass upon the sanity of Albert Baldwin of near Seligman. 

The funeral of little William C. Hankins, 20 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hankins of Tulsa, Okla., was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hessee, parents of Mrs. Hankins, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Willie Bryant who has been in the hospital at Jefferson Barracks sick of the mumps is getting along fine. He is expected home soon.

Ned Easley of near Eagle Rock suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday night leaving him paralyzed from his waist to his feet. His condition is reported to be very serious.

Mrs. T. H. Hickman of Lincoln, Elmer Hessee of Kansas City and Jack Hessee of Picher, Okla., attended the funeral of little William C. Hankins Tuesday and are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hessee.

W. E. Bell of Tulsa, Okla., spent Sunday in Cassville with his daughter, Mrs. Earl Mitchell.

Probate Judge Wallen has appointed Miss Myrtle Baird as administratrix of the estate of her sister, Mrs. Mamie Boren.

The little two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hankins of Tulsa, Okla., died Sunday night. They brought its body to Cassville for funeral services and interment Tuesday.

Robert Suttles of Leann, the first Barry County soldier who was wounded in the World War to reach home, arrived last week on a furlough from Camp Dodge, Ia. Robert was in some of the hardest battles of the war. In the Battle of Argonne Forest he lost his left arm.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Jeagers of the Munsey locality on Roaring River, February 20, triplets, two girls and a boy. This is the second set of triplets born in this county within two weeks. The others being born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryan of near Mineral Springs. All of the children and them mothers were doing fine at last reports.

Floyd Brattin and Miss Ruby Francis of Exeter were married in Springfield Tuesday of last week. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Francis of Exeter. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Brattin of Exeter. Floyd has been in California for a few years and since his discharge form military service has been visiting at Exeter. They will make their home in Californian.

Sergeant Waldo Hatler, former cashier of the Bank of Stark City, who was in France with the American Expeditionary forces, has been cited for bravery under extraordinary conditions while in battle line at the front. He was in the 356th infantry. Sergeant Hatler is a son of Troy Hatler, assistant cashier of the Newton County Bank at Neosho.

Shell Knob

Ausaniah Brock who has been living with his son, Cal, is gone to the home of his son, Isaac Brock, near Cassville where he will live for the present. 

Corinth

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tucker, Feb. 23, a son.

Mrs. J. C. Ireland is reported no better.

Inez and Carl Perkins have just recovered from chicken pox.

Myrtle Smith is staying with her grandmother, Mrs. H. J. Hopkins, and attending school at Washburn Prairie.

Union Valley

Fred Cole has been very sick with liver trouble again.

Seligman R. F. D.

Troy Cornell, our mail carrier got a day of rest Saturday, it being a holiday.

Mrs. Dought Young left last week for Oklahoma to visit her aunt, Mrs. Laura Harrington.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Jagears, triplets, two boys and one girl, Feb. 19. Mother and babes are doing well.

Mrs. Nellie Lindquist received a telegram that her husband, W. J. Lindquist, arrived safely in New York from France.

School at Roaring River closed Saturday. A bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour and every body seemed to enjoy themselves.

Mineral Spring

Ray McCluer returned home from the camps Sunday.

Pleasant Valley

Miss Nellie McMannis of Tulsa, Okla., is visiting her foster mother, Mrs. James Harper.

Carmon McKee has gone on a visit to see his lady friend. Look out Carmon more wedding bells will be ringing soon.

A very quite wedding at the home of Mr. Tom McKee's Wednesday the 19th, their daughter, Miss Murriel, was married to Otto Linebarger. We wish the young couple much success through life.

New Salem

Dr. Northcutt was called Friday to see Mrs. Crawford Brixey who was suffering very badly with pleurisy in the right side.

Al Burton has moved back to Mr. Weeks' farm and we understand Bill Myers will move to Mr. Anderson's farm vacated by Mr. Burton.

Leon Skelton has been released from Navy service for the present and is now at home again. He has been stationed in Washington.

Washburn Prairie

Miss Ella and Mary Mosely of Pea Ridge, Ark., are visiting at the home of their uncle, R. J. Foster and family.

Cedar Mound

R. E. Henson has returned from Purdy where he has been building his strawberry shed and looking after his crates.

Lone Elm

Monroe Truhitte and family were visiting Friday night at Collie Hankins'.

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bowen of Purdy was in this part last Sunday week. Miss Annabelle Easeman accompanied them home.

Willow Branch

Our school will close Saturday as it is getting near crop time and the attendance is low.

Triplets And Twins

The birth of the triplets to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryan of Mineral Springs, of triplets to Mr. and Mrs. James Jagears of Roaring river and two sets of twins reported at Wheaton, all within one weeks time, has attracted considerable attention to the way Barry County's population is increasing.

At the Ryan home the triplets are two girls and one boy, at the Jagears' home, two boys and one girl. All are reported doing fine and appear to be strong and healthy children.

Licenses To Wed

Valentine Doty, 24, Jenkins & Elizabeth McCall, 19, Jenkins

Joseph Vanzandt, 26, Seligman & Lizzie Arnold, 20, Pea Ridge, Ark.

Keneth Brattin, 19, Exeter & Jewell Yoes, 16, Washburn

Licenses To Wed

Grant Aldridge, 26, Mano & Verga Reed, Seligman

Walter Nickle, 29, Cassville & Cordelia Vaughan, Cassville

John C. Morgan, Purdy & Donie Eden, Monett

M. H. Marney, 23, Rocky Comfort & Bertha Hawkins, 17, McDowell

Otto Linebarger, 23, Purdy & Murrel McKee, 21, Purdy

W. M. Marbut, 53, McDowell & B. F. Hunt, 49, Madry