Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 29, 1919

Personal And Local

Otto Turner has begun work on the school building in the Horner district, southeast of Cassville, three miles.

Mr. and Mrs. Porter Smith attended the Decoration Day exercises at Pisgah church south of Monett Sunday.

Miss Lora Reese is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Jeffries, in Monett this week.

W. M. Gann of Purdy has lately returned from a trip to Mineral Wells, Tex. He says they have been greatly benefited by the Mineral Wells water.

James Talbert came in Wednesday morning from Philadelphia to accompany his family to Philadelphia. They mean to leave Friday to remain indefinitely.

The case of the state vs. James Coble which was to have been heard before Justice Roller Tuesday will be heard before Justice Scott Tuesday of next week, the defendant having taken a change of venue.

Earl Douglas of Monett visited a special friend in Cassville the first of the week. Earl is one of the 35th Division heroes and has many wonderful things to relate about his experiences on the firing lines in the world war.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Joslin entertained at one o'clock dinner, Sunday complimentary to their son, Vern, who has recently returned from overseas service and Miss Nelle Pierce who is soon to depart for her home in Nebraska. The dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Beauford Wilks, Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Joslin, Misses Lucy Landis, Ethel Mitchell, Louise Landis, Nadine Robbins, Nelle Pierce and Otto Thomas, Gaylord Price, Jess Galloway and Vern Joslin.

Mrs. James Talbert and children leave Thursday, May 29, for Philadelphia to join Mr. Talbert who has been in Philadelphia for the past few weeks with the Emergency Fleet Corporation.

Miss Eva Swindle was called to Springfield Tuesday on account of the illness of her sister, Miss Clara, a nurse at Springfield.

Emmett Freeze and family have moved to the Pendergraft property in the south part of town.

Miss Maud Trolinger returned Sunday from a visit with her brothers, Enoch and James, at Wagoner, Okla.

Pat Martin and son, Pete, of Monett came down Friday and with Arthur Erwin drove to Mr. Martin's farm southwest of Cassville.

Mr. and Mrs. Opal Griffith of Greenfield are visiting Mrs. Griffith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hawk.

S. M. Callaway of the southeast part of the county was in Cassville Monday attending to probate court.

Wm. Nickell had bought the Chas. Talbert residence property.

Elijah Patton of the Cross Hollows locality is hauling in as many as 50 crates and more of strawberries each day. Three hundred dollars a day sounds mighty good from only three acres of ground or less. Mr. Patton lives nearly 9 miles from Cassville but that did not discourage him when he decided that there was money in the strawberry business. 

James and Sim Hemphill of near McDowell were here Monday. They said a telegram had been received lately from Frank Hoenshell stating that he had safely landed in the United States from overseas service. Frank was in the 89th division.

Janie Porter, little six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Porter southwest of Cassville, died Friday morning. She had had pneumonia and an abscess formed on the lungs which resulted in her death.

Miss Lela Vanzandt will teach school in Oklahoma this fall and winter.

A. H. Woodruff and son, Harry, of near Washburn were in Cassville, Saturday.

Miss Wanda Morgan of St. Louis is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bell Morgan, and other relatives here.

Mrs. Leta Armstrong of Doge City, Arkansas is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Smith.

Rev. Ed Chappell, Mrs. Frank Curry, Emmett Freeze and F. A. Freeze attended the funeral of J. N. Skelton at Eagle Rock Monday afternoon.

The case of State vs. J. M. Ford, charged with forging the name of Mr. and Mrs. George Swindle to notes and cashing them for $2,500., a few years ago, came up for trial at Mt. Vernon last week. The jury failed to agree. The jury stood, however, 10 to 2 for conviction, it is reported by the Mt. Vernon papers.

Miss Lottie Reese of Springfield visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Reese, and sister ,Miss Lora, Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Demah Hamilton of Washburn who has taught so many successful terms in the Monett schools has been re-elected principal of the Forest Grove school in Monett.

I buy and ship livestock of all kinds. A. M. Weeks, Purdy, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Anderson have received word from their son, Jack, who is with the 89th Army Division, that they will be n St. Louis Friday. The boys will parade there on that day and then go to Camp Funston to be discharged. Those who live in this county should reach home early near week.

Guy H. Capps of Bolivar has been employed to be superintendent of the Monett schools for the coming term. Finis Engleman, also of Bolivar, has been elected principal of the Monett High School and Miss Daisy Johnson of Springfield has been elected principal of the Central School. These new teachers come highly recommended as high class teachers.

Charles Nelson who has been working for George Hilton near McDowell was snake bitten one day last week while working on the Hilton farm. He drove to Verona and had his had treated but has a badly swollen one.

Samuel Harris died at the county home Tuesday morning at an early hour. Interment was made in the home cemetery. Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Harris was brought to the home a few months ago from Washburn. He had been working about Washburn for a while. He was 71 years old and had no relatives in the county so far as Superintendent Reed was able to find.

Superintendent employed

The Cassville School board has employed Benjamin Cartwright of Southwest City to be superintendent of the Cassville school for the coming year.

Mr. Cartwright has for the past four or five years been superintendent at Southwest City and has given good satisfaction. He was educated a the Springfield State Normal School.

Blaine Bailey Gets 3 Years

Blaine Bailey plead guilty in Judge Perkins Court in Carthage last week to a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses and his punishment was assessed at three years in the penitentiary.

Bailey cashed worthless checks at the Keystone Hotel in Joplin which got him into his trouble.

Kills Wife, Takes Own Life

Joe Hopper of near Stella shot and killed his wife, attempted to kill his father-in-law, his mother-in-law and then killed himself, about 6 o'clock Friday morning, May 22. The shooting took place at the home of his father-in-law, J. F. Baker. Domestic trouble is given as the cause of the trouble. Hopper and his wife had been separated but were said to have been living together again lately.

From France

Otto Farwell who is in France writes the following letter to his mother of near Eagle Rock.

Issurtille, France

5-3-1919

Dear Mother: As I wrote you I would keep note of a few things I saw while on leave, will try and tell you about it in my letter today.

We left Moraine Court, Frances, April 18th, hiked about 5 kilometers to Manila Court which is regiment headquarters, 1909 out of regiment met there, took trucks there for Grandecourt, met boys there from all parts of division. I went down to see Sherman Epperly, he had been there for some time.

We went to salvation army hut and got doughnuts and hot cocoa. I also got a bunch to take with me as I thought it would beat canned willey beans tomatoes and hardtack. We stayed in cars until 4 o'clock morning, pulled out went to Neauchateau, turned there went through Chaumont then on tot Issurtille.

Sunday the 20th were went through the bakery which is one of the largest in the world, then on to Y. M. C. A. for Easter service. In afternoon went over on high place that overlooks the camp. We could count eleven French villages from that point. We went back to Y in evening for service again.

Monday the 21st we did not know where we were going but just afternoon they came in put Nice on our cards, so we knew then where we were going, said we would leave at 3 p.m. We went through Dijon, Macon and Lyon. When it got light enough to  see next morning we were far enough south until trees were leaves out and flowers were blooming. Soon came to Mediterranean, on to Marseilles, made stop there, was given coffee by Red Cross. From there we followed on around the coast to Nice. We reached there Tuesday in the afternoon, were assigned to our hotel and were turned loose, was out of army for seven days. The days sure passed by in a hurry. The bunch I was taken to Cimiez hotel were Queen Victoria of England stayed from 1895-96, British officers 1914-1915 and American privates from 1918-1919.

Wednesday went down to Y. M. C.A., which is in a large casino out over the sea, signed up and got tickets for Monte Carlo and Italian border where we where to go next day. Spent that day in Nice.

Thursday we started out, followed the coast to Monte Carlo where Harry K. Thaw won his millions, and through the oceanographer museums, saw all kinds of animals and fishes. Saw a skeleton of a whale that looked to have ribs 7 to 8 feet long. went from there to Kin's Palace but were not allowed to enter. Saw an old church where a girl had been beheaded.

Stated back along the Grand Cornish road along the Alps, could see everything from Nice to the border, had good view of sea, could see ships away out on one side and snow capped mountains on to the side. Sure was a trip worth while. Saw the ruins of an old Roman tower built 13 B.C.

Friday we took trolley and went to New Eze, got off walked up to Old Eze, a quaint Saracen village of A.D. 814. We saw the church that Prince Albert Charles stayed in one night just before he fled to Portugal.

Saturday we took in Nice, went to Roman Arena ruins which was close to where I stayed. Also went to old fort which was built in 1557. We had it fine at Nice, had nice rooms, good beds to sleep on and everything handy that we could wish for.

After we left Marseilles it began to be cloudy and soon began to rain. By the time we got to Dijon it had snowed enough to make the ground white. Came on to Issurtille, they told us where to get off line up in columns of twos, so we realized we were getting back in the army again. 

We sure had a nice trip and the thoughts of that will make the time pass quicker.

Don't know just when we will get back to Division. Am sure getting anxious for the mail.

With love to all. As ever

Your son, Otto Farwell,

89th Army division A. E. F.

Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 29, 1919

J. N. Skelton Passes Away

J. N. (Doc) Skelton of Eagle Rock died Sunday afternoon, May 24, very suddenly. During the forenoon Sunday some stock had give some trouble in breaking through a fence and Mr. Skelton went out to see about it. Shortly after his return to the house he had a sinking spell but soon rallied from it and ate a hearty dinner with his wife and also Mrs. Ed Cullup of New Mexico, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Skelton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curry who were there to spend the day. About four o'clock in the afternoon while sitting upon the porch he fell over, was carried into the house and in a few minutes he passed into that sleep that knows no waking. For the past few years he had been in very poor health and had complained almost continuously of trouble with his head.

J. N. Skelton was born in the county near where Seligman is now located April 29, 1845 and until his death Barry County had been his home. He served for two years in the Union Army during the civil war. After its close he located on a farm, married and reared a large family. He professed faith in Christ in 1868 and united with the Roaring River Baptist Church of which he had ever since been a consistent and faithful member. By industry, good management and strict integrity he soon became recognized as one of the county's most substantial citizens. He was a man of the highest sense of honor and was always looked upon as one of the trustworthy and leading citizens of the community where he spent the most of his life.

He was married in 1868 to Miss Martha Russell who was born and reared in this county and who has lived in that community all her life. To them were born 14 children, 11 of whom are living. Those living are: Mrs. S. M. Callaway of Eureka Springs, r. f. d.; Mrs. Ed Cullup of New Mexico; Mrs. E. M. Bare, Eureka Springs; Mrs. Chas. Curry of Eagle Rock; Mrs. Robert Curry of Nebraska; Mrs. Florence Stryker of Blue Rapids, Kan., J. C. and Henry of Eagle Rock, J. M. of Cassville and Charles and Elmer Skelton who are in the West.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Ed Chappell of the Baptist Church, of which Mr. Skelton had for years been a member, and his body was laid to rest in the Munsey Cemetery.

Doc Skelton's death certificate reads that he died May 25th, but the obit reads that he died May 24th on Sunday afternoon. Sunday was the 25th so the obit has the wrong date. Wife was Julia Ann Russell not Martha as the obit reads. He was married in 1866 not 1868 as the obit reads.

 Mrs. Wilson Lane Dead 

Mrs. Wilson Lane died Wednesday, May 21, at the Lane home west of Purdy. She had been in poor health for sometime and a few days before her death had a stroke of paralysis which resulted in her death.

The funeral services were held Thursday and interment made at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery southwest of Purdy.

She was 68 years old and was the mother of a large family and a women held in highest esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in may parts of the county. She leaves husband and six children living. The children are: U.S. Lane of Purdy, Sherman of Thomas, New Mexico and Mrs. Pete Harper, Mrs. W. D. Cowherd, Mrs. T. J. McKee and Mrs. Andy Cowherd, all of near Purdy.

Pleasant Valley

Chad Cowherd is home on a 10 day furlough.

Jim Burchett was on the sick list a few days last week.

Sherman Lane from Thomas New Mexico, was called here to attend his mother's funeral.

George Long was called here to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Lane.

Everyone was sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Wilson Lane. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.

Roaring Spring

The hotel will be open soon with a great deal more improvements and accommodations than last years.

W. E. Puett made a business trip to Crane Saturday.

Rock Springs

Born to Joe Henry and wife the 24th, a girl. Joe says just let it rain. Grandpa and grandma R. L. Henry and wife are looking a little old.

Uncle Toog Webb of Pea Ridge was seen driving through this section a few days ago. He has four children in Barry County now. We believe he might think about locating here some of these days.

Mineral Spring

One of the triplets of Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan was buried Sunday. funeral services held at the home at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Will Powers.

Mrs. Scroggins is recovering from the small pox. Mr. Scroggins has not yet taken time.

Kings Prairie

After a three weeks' visit Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carter and children left Saturday for their home in Pueblo, Colo. They made the trip in their Ford car.

John Williams of Aurora has been visiting old acquaintances on the prairie the past week.

Miss Minnie Moore who has been nursing Herbert Tate who had a broken limb, has returned to Kansas City.

Rocky Comfort

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sears of near Powell visited the former's mother, Mrs. Caroline Sears, Saturday night and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Omer Gerster of Stella visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Culp, Sunday.

Probate Court

(Cont. from last week)

Est. E. M. McKinney, dec'd, final set. bal. due estate, $193.01.

Est. Parzada Pippin et al, minors, first annual set. bal. due estate, $511.02.

Est. W. A. Wilks, dec'd. final set. bal. due estate, $19, 816.63.

Est. Anna Schofield, dec'd., first semi-annual set. bal. cue executrix, $15.60.

Est. William Tennis, executrix, final set. bal. due estate, $325.60.

Est. Osba Ross et al, minors, tenth annual set. bal. due estate, nothing.

Est. Peter Younkers, dec'd., first semi-annual set. bal. due estate $1024.76.

Est. B. F. McCary, dec'd. final set. bal. due estate, $2,909.32.

Est. Stella M. Crouch, minor, final set. bal. due estate $92.33.

Est. S. A. Mott, dec'd. first semi-annual set. bal. due estate, $232.70.

Est. Ruby Lee Noe, minor, bal. due curator.

Est. Emmet O'Dwyer et al, minor, first annual set. due estate $21.33.

Est. Purley Black, dec'd. order for sale of real estate made as per publication.

Est. Walter Bruton, minor, M. L. Bruton appointed curator of said minor.

Est. Lizzie Wright, dec'd, first semi-annual set. bal. due estate, $304.39.

Est. D. F. Richardson, dec'd, final set. bal. due estate, $306.74.

Est. Jewell and Ruby Eden, minors, order confirming report of sale of real estate.

Est. Harlan Yarnall dec'd, first semi-annual set. bal. due adm'r. $35.29.

Est. Alice E. and Asa B. Rowley, minors, first annual new bal. due ward $622.12.

Est. P. E. Roller, dec'd, final set. bal. due estate, $634.62.

Est. Mary Rausch, et al, minors first annual set. bal. due $1, 157.67.

Est. Jewell and Ruby Eden, minors, second annual set. bal. due estate, $7.85.

Est. Alice E. and Asa B. Rowley, minors, order made to sell real estate.

Est. Lee Saxe et al minors, eight annual set. bal. due estate, $1,549.

Est. Thelma Vanderpool, minor, final set, no balance due.

Est. Raymond Whalin et al, minors, final set. bal. due estate, $85.51.

Est. Lena I. Wood, minor, 1st annual set. bal. due estate $17.70.

Est. James Dobbie, dec'd, final set. due estate, $800.00.

Cassville Democrat, May 24, 1919

MRS. WILSON LANE DEAD

Another home has been broken and saddened by a sudden calling to that sweet land of rest, in that spirit land of eternal felicity in that city on high, where mansions have been prepared for all that have obeyed His will, by accepting Him as their personal Savior, which she did many years ago and lived a faithful consistent Christian life. An excellent wife and loving mother has bid farewell to the earth and gone to her everlasting reward.

Mrs. Eliza Lane, beloved wife of Wilson Lane of near Purdy, was born in Douglas county, Missouri, September 15, 1851. In 1865 her parents moved to Barry county and on February 9, 1868 she and Wilson Lane were married. To this union were born ten children, six of whom are living, who are: Sheridan Lane, Mrs. Rilda Cowherd, Mrs. Susie McKee, Purdy, Mrs. Anna Harper of near Butterfield, Sherman Lane of Clayton, New Mexico, and Mrs. Addie Cowherd of Butterfield. She leaves her husband, children, thirty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, three sisters and one brother to mourn her departure.

Mrs. Lane united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1871 and lived a zealous and faithful servant of her Christ. She died May 22, 1919, at 11:15 P.M. , at her home 1 1/2 mile west of Purdy. Rev. E.W. Love of Joplin, conducted funeral services on the 23rd at her late home after which the remains were interned in the New Church Cemetery.