The Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, January 6, 1933

Lucille and Lois Clark visited their aunt, Gola McKee Sunday.

Chas. F., and Harry Wendel were over from Camp Tuesday.

Mrs. Mary Davis of Thayer is visiting her son, Rev. John Davis.

Bill Williams and family spent Sunday with Hiram Kester and family.

Hon. Harry L. Ponder and Harry Jr. of Walnut Ridge were here Sunday.

Mrs. M. W. Sampson, Mango, Fla., has our thanks for cash on subscription.

Bud Underwood and Victor Jones were here from South Fork Tuesday.

R. D. Waggoner, the poultry-man made his regular trip to town Tuesday.

J. D. Bookout, the Standard products man on No. 9 was in town Tuesday.

Jake Moore and John Largent of Oxford were here last Saturday on business.

Oliver Worden and Rose Wirth were married at Alton, Mo., Saturday, Dec. 24^th.

Mrs. J. M. Ground and son departed yesterday for their new home in Atlanta, Ga.

H. L. Green, the merchant at Many Islands, was here on business first of the week.

Mrs. Will Halstead of Thayer died Sunday in Jonesboro hospital, following an operation.

Robert and Mrs. Priddy were in from the farm Wednesday selling produce and shopping.

Jack Frazier, who fell on the ice a few weeks ago and broke his shoulder, is not yet able to be at work.

Mrs. Jeffery Thomas and daughter Mrs. Ora Sheets of Chicago visited Mrs. Clora Rensink Thursday.

Mrs. Mary Davis, mother of Rev. John F., will be 75 years of age on Feb. 14. W. A. Earls will be 48 on the same date.

William T. Bowling, ex-sheriff was here Wednesday as a private citizen, his successor, Lucius G. Langston, having been sworn in Monday.

W. D. Shepardson, new proprietor of the Oregon County Democrat, was a visitor to this office Tuesday. Sorry we were absent from the office during his brief stay.

Circuit court for the northern district of Sharp county, convened at Hardy Monday, with Judge John L. Bledsoe on the bench and Shelby Ferguson prosecutor.

J. Newt Hunt has returned from a visit to Izard County. He says he always goes to Izard when grub gets scarce at his home and he gains three or four pounds every trip.

Lester Green and wife of Memphis returned Monday morning after a visit at the White Kitchen café, Thayer. Charley Wahlquist and family had turkey dinner with them Sunday.

Hay Wanted – will take all the hay we can possibly get on subscription. If you are not taking our paper on account of lack of funds, bring us in anything we can eat or a cow can eat.

Mrs. Pulliam, here from Oklahoma, tells us that the address of Mrs. Wm. E. Sharp, nee Maud Waggoner, is 906 North Geary, Oklahoma City, Okla., Maud’s friends here, who are legion, will be glad to get her address and know that she is improving in health.

A Correction

In the funeral notice of the death of Mrs. Geo. Harrell a few weeks ago we erroneously stated that Mrs. Harrell was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hackworth when in fact she was the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hackworth. She was buried in the Shiloh cemetery, Myatt Township. She was aged 38 years, 10 months, and 2 days, was the mother of 5 children, 4 girls and 1 boy. She and Geo. Harrell had lived together more than 19 years.

John A. Kester, Dead!

John A. Kester died at his home at Farewell, Mo., Dec. 21, 1932 and was laid to rest in the Jeff cemetery, Dec. 22. He was born Mar. 14, 1969. He was age 63 years, 9 months, 7 days old. He leaves to mourn his death 7 children; Hiram Kester of this town, Katherine Steele of Thayer, Mo., Beulah Jameson of Atlanta, Ill., Julia Martin, Walnut Ridge, Ark., Dova Paxton, Fairwell, Mo. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John D. Rensick.

The Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, January 20, 1933

Card of Thanks

The family wishes to thank each and everyone who by word or deed, or in any way, helped to make more pleasant, the last hours of our father. “Edna G. Chanslor, Louis S. Bull, Helen N. Jefferis, Ralph S. Bull

Mrs. J. E. Ford has returned from a 17-day visit to points in Oklahoma. At Tulsa she visited in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Flannagan; at Coweta she visited her cousin, Dr. Carder and family; at Caloosa, R. H. Featherston and family. Mr. Featherston is an uncle whom she had not seen in 23 years.

Hagg Hilburn

Hagg Hilburn, 30 (this was what was actually printed), father of Mrs. Rich Reed, died Tuesday new Blytheville. The body was brought here Wednesday and laid to rest in Burk’s Chapel at a place picked by himself as his burial spot 40 years ago.

Gilbert Easley

Gilbert Easley, 38, world war veteran of Billmore, Oregon Co., shot himself in the head Monday morning, with suicidal intent, and died in a Leo Carr ambulance enroute to a Springfield hospital. The shot was fired while Mrs. Easley was preparing breakfast.

J. H. Mitchell

J. H. Mitchell, 94, died Sunday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Arnold, West Plains, and was buried Monday in the Camp cemetery beside the grave of his wife who preceded him a few years. He was father of Mrs. C. C. Pressly, and one of the real good men of our life experience.

Mrs. C. E. Elmore

Mrs. Emma Elmore, 70, widow of the late judge Charles E. Elmore, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. B. Babcock, after a long and lingering illness. She was the mother of 7 children, all grown, 3 boys and 4 girls, William, Sam, and George, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Couch, Mrs. Babcock, and Anna. Beside the children she is survived by five brothers, Judge Geo. T., W. W., Tollie, Elbert, and James H. Burial will be in Riverside as soon as the arrangement can be made.

Warning Order - This is notice to the public that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts incurred by my son, Raymond Harris, nor anyone else. 12-5-32 Mrs. Tillie Harris 508 Pearl St, Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, January 27, 1933

Frank Johnson has purchased a new Chevrolet truck.

Mrs. W. C. Greggs was visiting in West Plains Monday.

Geo. Ball made a business trip to Walnut Ridge first of the week.

Will Bowling made a business trip to Memphis first of the week.

A baby girl was born Saturday night to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ball.

A baby girl was born Sunday morning to Rev. and Mrs. John Rensink.

T. J. Spurlock of Black Oak, Ark., was a caller at this office yesterday.

Work has started on the new filling station which is being erected by G. J. Baertels.

Jack Charlton has purchased the Ritz Café on East Main street and has taken charge of same.

J. R. Reed, R3, has our thanks for 6 bales of hay on subscription.

H. L. Simms, Thayer, Mo., is a new subscriber to The Democrat. Thanks for the load of wood, Homer.

J. B. Arends, manager of the Fulton county Lumber Co., is the proud owner of a new Chevrolet Sedan.

Ervin (Shorty) Ritz and wife, who sold their cafe on East Main street to Jack Charlton, have moved into 3 rooms upstairs at the home of Russell John Ammerman family.

Miss Frances Fulkerson and Jeff R. Davis were married in Kansas City Wednesday. Miss Frances is the only granddaughter of F. M. Daniel, and Mr. Davis was raised at Searcy, Ark. They had an Episcopal Church wedding and Miss Francis wore her mothers hand made lace wedding dress which fit her perfectly. Some of our readers no doubt remember the wedding of her mother “Miss Ama”.

Lionel Holloway was badly cut and bruised last Tuesday evening when he lost control of his car while driving over the Warm Fork Bridge at Thayer. The car hit the iron railing on the north side of the bridge, knocking down two sections of the railing. Holloway has been under the care of Dr. C. Rhea since the accident – Thayer News.

Virgil Rikard, age 6 years, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. (Shorty) Rikard of the Hob Knob Café was struck by a car Monday noon at the foot of the school hill. His head was frightfully cut and he was otherwise hurt. He was carried Christa Hogan hospital Monday night for an X-Ray picture. The picture showed that no bones were broken not the skull fractured, so the boy was brought back home the same night and is under care of Dr. Hull. The boy was struck by a Ford car driven by Clyde Smith, oldest son of Clarence Smith, rural mail carried out of Mammoth Spring.

Frank Herbold, farmer living west of Thayer, and his three young daughters were injured when their two seated buggy was struck by an automobile last Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred on the street leading south from Thayer High School.

The car, a Ford coupe, was driven by Ethel Norris, 21, daughter of Walter Norris, rural letter carrier at Mammoth Spring.

The car struck the rear end of the buggy as it crossed the street. Mr. Herbold and his 3 daughters, Edith Pearl, 12; Frankie Lou, 10; Violet May, 8, were thrown several feet from the buggy.

One of the little girls, Violet May and Mr. Herbold were thought to be injured badly, but are improving. They have been under the care of Dr. H. B. Hull, since the accident.

Flossie Cash spent Sunday with Miss Mae Whiteside.

Rev. Charley Wooldridge and wife, and grand-daughter Little Charline Hudgens returned Monday from Wild Cherry where he filled his appointment.

Rev. Arthur Taylor preached Sunday night. A large crowd attended.

Billie Burnett spent Saturday night with Arthur and Frank Burke.

Mrs. McDaniel and daughter, Louise, spent Sunday at the home of C. D. Cash and family.

Jim Bell of Missouri, Gordon Long and Maxine Burnett spent Saturday night at the home of Albert Bell and family.

Arthur and Frank Burk worked for Mrs. J. T. Lunn Monday.

Marion Piland of Thayer spent Saturday night with Bonnie Wooldridge.

The Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, March 10, 1933

Mrs. McDonald

Mrs. Henry McDonald, 80, the mother of Mrs. Charley Whiteside of Mammoth Spring, Ben of Fryatt, Roy and Mat of Springfield, died yesterday at the home of her son, Mat, superintendent of the Green County Farm near Springfield and will be buried beside her husband, father of her children, in the Moten graveyard at 3 o’clock, p.m. tomorrow.

Rosco Brown

Rosco (Bingo) Brown of Salem who died in a veterans hospital, Memphis, March 6, was buried in the Salem cemetery March 8, by the Masonic order, the American Legion furnished a color guard of honor. Rosco was ill several years. The Legion sent him to the hospital Sunday. He died Monday. His mother is Mrs. Josie Brown, 72. Aside from her Rosco leaves 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Wm. Pettijohn

Wm. Pettijohn, County Judge of Sharp County, died last Friday after an illness of less than 20 minutes, at his farm home three miles south of Hardy, and was buried last Sunday at Highland graveyard 5 miles southwest of Hardy on the Ash Flat road, beside the body of his wife who preceded him 5 years, Leo Carr Funeral director. Heart failure was given as the cause of death. Two sons and two daughters and a large circle of friends mourn his departure.

Judge Pettijohn was serving a third term as county judge of his county, and had he lived, many more terms would have been his, so faithful was he to duty.

He was born in Illinois in 1859, and was the first Democrat to be elected to office in his Illinois home county. After serving there, first as tax assessor two terms, then as sheriff two terms, Mr. Pettijohn, with his wife and baby, moved to Arkansas 24 years ago, located on the little farm where he died, aged 74.

He was a sincerely honest man in all his dealings, faithful to every trust.

We have too few of the type and character of Wm. Pettijohn.

Garrett Harris is finishing high school here this year. He is boarding with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bookout.

Joe Murphy was in town Wednesday after field and garden seeds. He says Mrs. Murphy is doing fine in the Boonville sanatorium.

F. D. Harnden and his son-in-law, F. F. Henrick, were in from their English creek home Wednesday. This office acknowledges a visit.

The school bus is running on time every morning and evening and Mr. Jacobsen, the driver has managed so far to avoid an accident.

J. A. and Mrs. Riggs of Ft. Smith were here first of the week. Mrs. Riggs is sister to Jess and Alf Harmon and daughter of Mrs. N. J. Harmon.

“Lottie Mae Todd spent last week at Mammoth Spring visiting Miss Babe Bell. While on her visit she had a nice time.”

T. S. Lunn is one of our farmer citizens who owns a farm that is the home of himself and his splendid family as evidenced by the method of his living. The premises are kept clean and all the buildings are in first class shape and the bad places in the roads passing the place are kept passable.

Dr. Owen Herbert King

Dr. O. H. King is gone. He died in St. Bernard’s Hospital, Jonesboro, Wednesday at 6 p.m. exactly 96 hours after being operated upon for appendicitis, survived by his good wife, four children, 3 sons and 1 daughter, Nedra, Noble, and Taz, (twins), Malcom, also a sister Mrs. Dr. Henry Smith of Oxford, and more friends to the number of his acquaintances than any person we know.

He was born in Violet Hill township, Izard County, December 17, 1870, was educated in the common schools of Izard, and graduated in medicine from the University of Arkansas medical school.

Mrs. King was formerly Miss Ethel Billingsley, daughter of the late Sam Billingsley and sister to Pleas A. Billingsley now of Kenssett, but for 8 consecutive years sheriff and collector of Izard county. Pleas is here to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law and to try to console his heart-broken sister.

Dr. King was a first-class citizen, a devoted husband and father and to his family and friends the very soul of fellowship. He was a real man. As the pure man that he was those who knew him best love to contemplate him. He believed in the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. He believed that the duty of man is to scatter flowers in the pathway of his fellows and let into the dark and disappointing places of life the sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness.

Two days before his death he told Mrs. J. L. Dillard and others that he was done, and up to the last words he left the assurance that all was well with his soul.

The cheerful, helpful life of Dr. King his kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory.

Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain in the hearts and lives of our people as a lasting treasure.

The life of Dr. King was gentle, but like the still waters it was deep,. In his heart, he carried those he loved and his hand was never weary, his step never failed in caring for and ministering the sick whether they could pay or not who were dependent upon him.

From the beauty of his life we may all take an inspiration and go forth to live as his lived – for others – so that when the end come to us we may say, as he indicated, “All is well.”

The funeral service was held at the home this afternoon at 3:30, Elder Joe Blue of the Church of Christ officiating.

The funeral sermon was very appropriate and impressive.

Drs. Jeff and Henry Smith of Violet Hill and Oxford, respectively, are attending the funeral of Dr. King. For several years during his young manhood Owen King made his home with Dr. Jeff Smith at Violet Hill, and Dr. Henry Smith married a sister of Dr. King. She died 5 years ago.

Physicians from all the nearby towns are in attendance at the funeral.

Full 500 persons were present at the home during the funeral.

The school and every business place in town closed for the hour.

At the open grave in Riverside Cemetery we must say farewell to our dearly beloved friend.

He was buried with Masonic honors.

Burial was supervised by Leo Carr, the undertaker.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, March 24, 1933

Mrs. Yarbrgugh

Mrs. Yarbrough, 34, wife of Henry Yarbrough, died Saturday at her home near Moko, leaving her husband and 4 small children.

Galen W. Kelley

Galen Wilson Kelley, aged 24 years, 8 months, and 5 days when he died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Geo. M. Kelley, Field creek community, March 16, 1933 was born in Lenon, Kas., and came to Arkansas at the age of 2 years, spending the rest of his life on the farm where he died, being educated in the Field creek school. He was popular with the young people, took an active interest in athletics and social functions and will be sadly missed.

John Riley

John Riley, shot by Charley Richards at the latter’s home 4 miles south of Koshkonong last Thursday night, died in the office of Dr. Hull, Mammoth Spring, Saturday morning. Richards waived preliminary and has called for a special term of Oregon Co., circuit court. In the meantime he is held in the county jail at Alton. It seems that Riley and Charleys father were attempting to take the shot gun away from Charley when the gun was fired.

George T. Humphreys

Geo. T. Humphreys, 64, died Sunday afternoon at his home near West Plains and was buried in the Salem cemetery at 2 p.m. Tuesday, pastor of the West Plains Methodist church preaching the funeral sermon. He was brother to the late Mrs. C. E. Elmore, to Tolley Humphreys of French and Eb and Will of Salem. His father was a practicing physician and died at Ash Flat where Geo. was born. For 12 consecutive years George was chancery judge of this district, appointed by Jeff Davis. He leaves a wife and 3 sons. Leo Carr conducted the burial.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, April 21, 1933

Anna Elmore

Anna Elmore, aged 32 years, 6 months and 5 days, died Easter Sunday at 7 p.m. at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. Z. Couch, at Magnolia, Columbia county, after a long and painful illness, and was buried Wednesday afternoon in Riverside cemetery here, following religious services in St. Andrews’ Episcopal church, conducted by Father Roy Fairchilds of West Plains. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters: Will, Missoula, Mont., Sam, Portland, Ore., George, Jonesboro; Mrs. S. W. Baker, Aberdeen, Miss., Mrs. F. P. Babcock, Mammoth Spring, Mrs. C. Z. Couch, Magnolia.

Death has dealt severely with these this year. January 19 the mother, Mrs. Charles E. Elmore, was taken; on February 19, her brother, Judge Geo. T. Humphrey, was removed and on April 19 the Elmore children buried their beloved sister.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, September 27, 1933

Leonard Collins and Miss Zella May Robinson were united in marriage yesterday afternoon by Rev. E. N. Bickley. The wedding ceremony was performed at the office of Rev. E. N. Bickley. The Democrat whishes this young couple a very happy and prosperous journey through life. Leonard is the son of Davis Collins and Zella May is daughter of Herbert Robinson. The young couple were charivaried last nite at the home of Mrs. Kneedler.

Mrs. Louise Sharp, sister to Mrs. C. W. Culp is attending the World’s Fair at Chicago.

For Sale – Black Jersey (Muelly) cow, 5 years old – Mrs. Albert Cole.

U. M. Boles was attacked by a large male hog this morning and was compelled to fight desperately for his life.

Mrs. Ira Carter who has been visiting in Oklahoma and in Salem, Ark., returned home this morning.

A. A. Taylor, the jeweler, and family moved to Doniphan, Mo., yesterday to make their future home.

Bert Frazier, state patrolman of Hardy, won 5^th place in the peace officers pistol shoot at Jonesboro yesterday.

Alma Lemmons is here from Pocahontas attending high school. She is a niece of Mrs. B. M. Lemmons.

Mrs. Janie Hobson who has been visiting in the home of Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Craftman, is expected home to-nite accompanied by her hosts.

For Sale – Baby grand piano; cost $1250. Will sell cheap for cash or will accept an upright piano as part payment. – Alberta Cole.

Edward Gordon, Floyd Frazier, and Walter Johnson left here last Thursday and got back Saturday after picking all cotton in South Arkansas.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, October 7, 1933

Mrs. Vergie Timble Dies Suddenly Sunday at Her Thayer Home

Funeral Services Held Monday Afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist Church at Thayer

Mrs. Vergie Trimble, 55, widow or the late Will Trimble who passed away about a year ago, died suddenly and very unexpectedly Sunday morning at an early hours, at her home in Thayer.

About 9 o’clock Saturday night she complained of a severe pain in her left upper arm near the shoulder. The children treated her as best they could until the pain continued, when they called Dr. Barnes who treated her, got her easy, went home and everybody went to bed. At about the midnight hour, the children heard a noise in “mother’s room” and rushing to the bedside found her dying.

Mrs. Trimble, daughter of Ceph Brewer, was the mother of 9 children, 4 boys and 5 girls, all of whom are living and grown, all married except the youngest, Jo.

The boys are Otto, Gordon, Elsie, Audley, Thelma, Dorothy and Jo.

The funeral service was conducted this afternoon from Thayer Baptist church at 2 o’clock; burial in Thayer cemetery.

Vergie Trimble was born and reared in Oregon County and was loved by all who knew her.

Her Christian life was beautiful from its beginning to its ending and through all the vicissitudes and sorrows that she met in the way her faith in God never wavered.

But she has left us and the autumn leaves are now falling up on her new-made grave that hides from human sight all that is mortal of a true and noble mother, in the Silent City, Thayer cemetery, on its sloping hillsides, surrounded by beauty, happiness, and contentment of our people, where the flowers are sweetest and the birds warble their most melodious songs, should be the eternal abiding place of all that is mortal of Mrs. Vergie Trimble.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, October 9, 1933

Benny Ozburn, wife and son, passed through town yesterday enroute to their home in Ash Flat, after spending a few days attending the Century of Progress in Chicago. Mr. Ozburn is the postmaster of Ash Flat.

“Lester Collins and wife, accompanied by Gordon Rogers & son, Eugene, attended the base ball game at Alton yesterday. Lester and Eugene payed ball with the team of Red Smith.

Mrs. Hogan Stephens, 42 mother of two children, boy and girl, died Saturday morning at an early hour at her home on Myatt in I. N. Willison neighborhood of cancer of the breast and liver, and was buried Sunday afternoon in the Moten graveyard. She leaves a husband, beside the two children, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, October 9, 1933

Mrs. Bryant Ford, 3020 N. Grand avenue, St. Louis, Mo., is among our new readers to The Democrat. The paper is being sent to her by her mother, Mrs. John Frey.

J. G. Stoutemyer, 3125 St. Vencent, St. Louis, Mo, has thanks for cash on subscription, paying in advance to Feb. 1935, to the weekly Democrat.

Mrs. Gilbert Currence and Mrs. Joe Corey of Memphis are here visiting their parents, Jack and Mrs. Charlton, and other relatives and friends.

Clyde Porters farm house was totally destroyed by fire this morning together with most of his household effects. Clyde is son of Edgar Porter and resides near the Moten school house southwest of Mammoth.”

Missionary Circle to Meet Tonight

The Edith Martin Missionary Circle of the Methodist church meets tonight with Mary Emma Hynson. All members are especially urged to be present and all girls interested in this work are cordially invited.

The lesson is a continued study of “Our Friends in Africa” with Cleffie Blanton leading.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, October 23, 1933

Hosea L. Davis, state game and fish warden for this district, has returned from a lengthy stay on Black river.

Steve Friedman, driver from Frank Johnson, took a truck load of household goods to Kansas City this morning for a Mr. Butler.

T. H. Morris is the proud owner of a new Plymouth sedan. It is a handsome car. Mr. Morris purchased the car last Saturday in Springfield.

For Sale – fine wardrobe trunk at a bargain price. Must be seen to appreciate value. – Mrs. Gladys Leichner.

Evangelist Charley Wooldridge, the praying blacksmith, is conducting a revival meeting at Wild Cherry. It is billed to last 10 days beginning last Saturday night. Mrs. Wooldridge is with him.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, October 30, 1933

Abbie Cunningham of Camp spent Sunday with his uncle and aunt, John Charlton of Thayer.

Sam Swope has returned from Oklahoma City with his wife who had been visiting there for several weeks.

The protracted meeting at the Pentecost mission that has been in progress 4 weeks, closed last night with a record house and an altar full of seekers. Evangelist J. B. Rousey is a wonderful preacher and our people, regardless of church creed, fell in love with him.

S. P. Michaels of 2544 North 36^th street, East St. Louis, Illinois, and his family came in Saturday and visited over Sunday with his mother, Mrs. M. J. Blackburn and brother, John and Dick Michaels and their families on R1. Sam is not as heavy as when here a year ago, but he is in good health. He pushed his subscription to the Democrat up to Aug. 1934 before going back home.

Daily Democrat, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Thursday, November 9, 1933

Reta Warshaw (Washam) Becomes a Bride

Oliver Collins, age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Collins, late of Ravenden, now residing on the Charley Smith farm on Spring river was married Tuesday nite at the Christian church parsonage, L. V. Brown, pastor, officiating, to Miss Reta Warsham, 18, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Richie Warsham of Mammoth Spring. The happy pair are at home to their friends on the farm. They have gone to work just like folks with good sense will do.

Updated 16 Feb 2015