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Appleton City Journal
Appleton City, MO 2 November 1916 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Rev. Honeycutt filled his pulpit at the M. E. Church Sunday. Among the out of town members attending were the families of John Jeffries and J. H. Durand. Loyd Carter celebrated his 18th birthday Friday evening at his home in Osage by inviting about seventy-five of his friends and neighbors in to spend the evening with him, which was spent in games and other past times. Choice refreshments were also enjoyed. J. W. Anderson, Lawrence and Miss Rill made a visit to Papinsville the last of the week. Miss Kate Pharis spent Saturday at Clinton with a sister who is in a hospital there. The Order of Eastern Star met in regular session Saturday night. Prof. Wise and wife spent the latter part of the week at Springfield. A number from here went to Appleton City Saturday to hear Hon. John Lucas speak. The Improvement Club will give a Halloween social Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sarah Circle, a sister of Sam Preston of this place, recently died at her home in Rich Hill. Miss Rosa Easter, of Nevada, is visiting Miss Frances Roberts. Miss Rosena Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Young of Round Prairie was recently married in Kansas City. The meeting which has been conducted for the past month by the Rev. H. R. Price at the Pleasant Grove church, closed Sunday night. Mrs. Frank Clark, of Clinton, is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Wood, and son, Seth Clark, at Harwood. Mrs. Herman Pinnow, who has been seriously ill for some time, seems to be improving at this time. The Taberville school played basket ball with the Rockville school last Thursday afternoon, Taberville winning the game. James Turner has returned from a visit with his sister, Miss Roxie Turner, in St. Louis. Mrs. Millie Field went to Schell City Monday to see Mrs. Porter, who is very low and no hopes are entertained for her recovery. Mrs. Porter formerly lived in Rockville and has many friends here who regret to hear of her sad condition. Laurence Anderson has returned to Joplin, after a visit at his home here. ADVERTISEMENT: PRAIRIE HOME: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harleman spent Sunday with Addis Allison and wife. Claud Moore and family of Kansas City came Saturday for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Miss Ethel Donovan of Roscoe, who visited with Miss Russie Morris the past week, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Whitley were Sunday visitors with Mr. Keeton and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lewis were Saturday night and Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Lewis. Silas Carpenter has been real poorly with asthma for the past several days, which we regret very much. Mr. and Mrs. Britt Dane and children spent Saturday night and Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howerton. Mr. and Mrs. Montbriand and daughter, Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Morris and Misses Ethel Donovan and Russie Morris were Sunday visitors at N. D. Lewis'. Quite a crowd attended the sale of E. P. Nunn on Thursday of last week despite the stormy weather. Everett and family expect to leave for Montana the first of November. On Friday night of last week Mr. and Mrs. Nunn gave a dance, for the last time for a long time perhaps, to the young people of the neighborhood. Those present were Messrs Frank Keeton, Geo. Thompson, Rufus Thomas, Emmett Smith, Lewis Dunham, Jess Meekins, Bob Nichols, Tom King, Claud Allinson, Frank Moore, Felix Thompson, Andrew King, Lester Jones, Misses Maud Meekins, Russie Morris, Ethyl Donovan, Gladys Waters, Mrs. Roxie Keeton, Mable and Birdie Allison, Annis Barnett, Dove Casey, Armitta Thompson, Julia Nichols. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much and only wish such an occasion as this could be protracted. We all join in wishing Everett and family the very best of success in their new location. JOHNSON CITY: Mr. and Mrs. James Allinson visited Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Jap Masterson and Mrs. Flora Allinson in Appleton City. I. Everson and family spent Sunday with Bert Goodenough and family. Mrs. Ed Mathews and daughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Andy Zink. C. G. Carroll and family Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lillard visited Sunday with W. L. Fitch and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker spent Sunday with Vern Walker and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Harris spent Sunday with Henry Fitch and family. Roy Shoop and family visited Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Shoop. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bock and children spent Sunday with Simon Shoop and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dingus visited Sunday with James Ditty and wife. Miss Elnora Shoop spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Fred Bock. Another flower buddeth on earth to bloom beyond the clouds. It was
indeed very sad when the news came over the wire that little Cleda
[sic], the youngest daughter of Elmer Ferrel, was dead. She was born
February 25, 1916 and died October 27, 1916, being 8 months and two
days old. She leaves a father, two sisters and two brothers. Her mother
passed to the Great Beyond when Cleada [sic] was only two days old.
It is true that there is a grief which can be relieved by no earthly
power yet the sympathy of friends can better fit the mourner to endure
their sorrow and to reconcile them to the will of Providence. Those
who have gone through the same afflictions are best prepared to offer
true sympathy to the bereaved ones. So, friends, the greatest consolation
anyone can offer is to refer you to the promise of Him who hath said,
"'Lo, I am with you always."' The voice of your darling can
cheer your home no more but it is tuned for a higher, loftier ministry.
Let it be a tie to unite your souls to him who granted you her cheering
presence for those eight months. Weep not that the flower is plucked
so soon, for it is now ever safe from the blast of a cold world and
the temptations and trials you must have to endure. You cannot call
her back so resolve, as did David, to go to her, and strive as a family
to be united in the sweet beyond. PLEASANT RIDGE: A large crowd attended the party at Lee Baugher's Friday night. All report a royal good time. Misses Pearl Tharp and Bulah Brown spent Friday night with Mrs. Sterley Bolin. Quite a number from this neighborhood attended the banquet at the Knights and Ladies Lodge at Butler Thursday night. Henry Nafus and wife motored to Butler Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Myers spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cassity. Mrs. Milburn Tharp spent Friday at the home of Pete Tharp. A large crowd attended church at the Apostolic church Sunday night. Will Brown and Miss Erma Williams, and Ray Tyler and Miss Lois Williams attended church at Butler Sunday night. The ladies of the Pleasant Gap Baptist Church will serve lunch on election day, November 7. A large crowd attended the Democratic rally at Butler Wednesday. A protracted meeting is being held at the Apostolic church by Rev. Humbard. Mrs. Tom Parker spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Beard. Willie Padgett helped Al Prier cut Kaffir corn one day last week. Joe Borland and Henry Cook went to the Stout & Penix apple orchard Thursday. Miss Bertha Padgett and brother, Everett, Misses Lelah and Rusha Rains and Miss Ruby Cook spent Saturday with Misses Cora and Anna Prier. Mrs. Jim Jones visited Wednesday with Mrs. Lee Reese. Clarence Raybourn spent Sunday with his father and mother. Saturday being Mrs. Dickey's birthday a number of her friends surprised her. Those present were: Mrs. Al Prier and daughter, Marie, Mrs. Robert Rains and daughters, Lelah and Lucille, Mrs. Henry Cook and daughters, Mrs. Oliver Barnes and ruby and Mrs. W. B. Raybourn. Misses Christie Sargent and Miss Jerusha Rains spent Sunday with Miss Ruby Cook. Mrs. Clarence Raybourn is improving at this writing. Logan Rains and Everett Padgett took Sunday dinner with W. S. Pharris. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baldwin and son, of Appleton City, visited in this vicinity Sunday. Several from this vicinity attended the Sunday School Rally at Hudson last Sunday and helped the Reds win the contest. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Mr. Reed, of near Monegaw, visited the first part of last week with his son Vestor and family. Mrs. J. B. Morgan and daughter, Miss Cammie, spent Friday night with the former's son, Joe Morgan. Miss Esther Godfrey spent Saturday with her friends, Misses Stella and Evelyn Johndrow. This community was well represented at the speaking in Appleton City Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Wilson was an Appleton City visitor Saturday. Misses Georgia and Thelma Smith were guests of Miss Gulah Buskirk Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Lewis Hollister and sister, Miss Minnie Neale, are visiting relatives in Clinton. Two new barns are being erected in this vicinity, one on the Guy Clark farm and the other on the Wheeler farm. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sharp spent Sunday with his brother, M. Sharp and family. Mrs. Chester Caton visited Sunday night with her mother, Mrs. Ann Bailey, near Rockville. Mr. and Mrs. Johndrow and daughter, Evelyn, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sims. OHIO, ROUTE TWO: J. Purviance and wife spent Sunday with Frank French. Belle Parks spent Sunday with Ethel Snider. Little Henry Jenkins is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Kate Fuller spent Sunday at the Charles Turner home. The people of this vicinity gathered at Frances Gilliam's Friday and spent the day getting wood for her for the coming winter. It is needless to say that Frances appreciated the kindness. James Murphy and wife spent Sunday with Rube Harvey. Little Ruby and Wanda accompanied them as far as Charles Turner's. Mrs. Rufus Parks and Mrs. James Knight visited with Mrs. Perry Davis Saturday. CAMP BRANCH: Miss Gladys visited in Appleton City last week. Francis Bellomy and family spent Sunday with James McKinley. Frank Diehl called the veterinary Saturday night to see a very sick horse. Charles Culver lost a fine calf Monday morning. Joe Brownfield attended the party at Lee Baugher's Friday night. Francis Bellomy and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Will Ginter in Appleton City Tuesday. Mrs. Carl Witte and Miss Erma Price returned Sunday from Nevada, after visiting the latter part of the week with relatives and friends. Walter Holt was a visitor in Appleton City Monday. Charles Kinder went to Rich Hill Sunday after Mrs. Graves and son Frank, who will visit here for a few days. PRAIRIE HOME: Mr. and Mrs. John Page and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson and son Ralph were Sunday visitors with John Rosbrugh. Cornish Huffman and family of near Rockville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Curt Thompson. Miss Gladys Waters spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Russie Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keeton, and the former's sisters, Ruby and Grace, were visitors in the home of Frank Smith near Roscoe, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Addis Allison and osn, Delmar, spent Sunday afternoon at Henry Allinson's. Miss Dove Casey was a guest in the home of Ike Jones near Rockville from Friday until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Waters and Delbert and Garland Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moore. Miss Julia Nichols spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Nichols, who recently moved to Chalk Level. Mrs. N. D. Lewis and daughter, Virginia, and Miss Russie Morris were visitors in Roscoe the first of the week. Died-At eight o'clock Thursday morning, October 26, 1916, William
Ray, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Grass. He was just three
weeks and four days old. His sickness was very brief, but the disease,
Hemorrhage of the brain, was so serious that Death's Angel soon hovered
around and took the little darling from our midst.
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