Carroll County Quarterly Archive 1

The following news items regarding 1905 senior citizens were extracted verbatim from the North Arkansas Star, Berryville's weekly newspaper by Larry Gage, Houston, Texas.

"Ten of His Sons Are Voters.
"James A. Edwards of Graphic Crawford county, is something of a character. He is 63 years of age and is the father of 19 children, 15 of whom are living. Ten of the boys are grown to men and he and all the boys vote the Democratic ticket straight. Mr. Edwards joined the Confederate army when he was 15 years old and served with distinction through the war in Gen. Cabell's brigade. He is a prosperous farmer, was never sued and never sued a man in his life; has been thrice married, is in good health and bids fair to live many years yet." Melbourne Times" Dec. 23, 1905

"William Davis, brother of the W. W. Davis died at the home of his son-in-law Loyd Butler at Blue Eye, Mo., on the 25th. His home was in Yocum township." Dec. 30, 1905

"F. S. Hoag, a respected citizen of Yocum, died on Tuesday. The body was shipped to North Missouri for interment. Mr. Hoag was about 75 years of age and had been a sufferer from Bights disease for several years." Jan. 20, 1906

"From the Alpena Searchlight we learn that Jim Bell, an old citizen of Osage township, died on the 23rd ult.; that Mrs. Jeff Hittson of the same township fell and broke her knee a few days ago." February 3, 1906

"Allen F. Hailey drove down from his home at Cato, Barry County, Mo., on last Friday and remained till Sunday with his mother, Mrs. H. O. Hubbert, and other relatives. He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Ophellia who will remain here for a month or so with her grandmother." Feb. 10, 1906

"Mrs. William Stacy who lived with her son John Stacy one mile east of town, died on Monday morning of paralysis. She was the widow of the late William Stacy. The remains were buried at the Moore cemetery seven miles south of Berryville." Feb. 10, 1906

"J. E. Perry of Grand View, who thirty years ago, conducted the overland star route from Berryville to Cassville, Mo., was in town on Monday, and paid our office a pleasant call." Feb 23, 1906

"Uncle Alex Wilson of Piney township, who is 80 years of age, came to town on Monday to hear Senator J. H. Berry. He is looking in fine health and this was his first trip to the county seat in six years. He is an oldtime friend of Senator Berry." Feb. 23, 1906

Neurological.
"Mrs. F. Massman died at her home on Leatherwood near Eureka Springs on last Saturday after a brief illness of pneumonia, at the age of 85 years. She was a noted woman having moved to the wilderness where Eureka Springs now stands thirty five years ago with her husband where Mr. Massman was a pioneer in the saw mill business. After Mr. Massman's death, Mrs. Massman assumed the lead in the lumbering business and carried it to a great financial success. She leaves three children, Louis and John Haneke and Mrs. James Roach." Mar 2, 1906

Pat H. Oliver
"Pat H. Oliver died near Grand View on last Saturday morning. Mr. Oliver was an old citizen of this county and form may years was a traveling salesman. Some three or four years ago his health failed, since which time he had been an invalid. The remains were shipped to Springfield, Mo., for interment, accompanied by J. P. Oliver, youngest brother of deceased. Another brother, Jack Oliver, lives at Springfield." Mar 2, 1906

George W. McCullough died at his home near Baxter, Mo., April 2, 1906, with consumption after a lingering illness of several months."He was born in Dallas Co., MO;, May 16, 1860 He came to Stone county in 1867 where he grew to manhood. Married Miss Nancy A. Hale of Barry Co., Sept. 7, 1878. To this union was born 8 children, five boys and three girls, all living except one boy who died July 31, 1897. He leaves two brothers, John C. McCullough of Polk county and D. S. McCullough of Stone Co., also two sisters Mrs. Nancy Garrison of Carroll Co., Ark., and Sarah C. Carter of Red Bird, I. T. He was converted and joined the Missionary Baptist Church in 1884. He was the first postmaster of Baxter, Mo., was elected associated judge of the county court of Stone county and served two years. As a church member he lived a consistent, christian life, always giving good advice to those he came in contact with. As an official he was always true to his trust. As a farmer, stock raiser and dealer the was one of our most successful men and he leaves his family plenty. In his death his wife has lost a good husband, his children lost a loving father and the county a good citizen. "A Friend." April 13, 1906

"J. Hurd Freeman died at the home of his father, W. H. Freeman, on Monday night at 11:30 of consumption, aged 58 years. Mr. Freeman came to Berryville about three weeks ago, from Indian Territory, hoping the change would be beneficial to him. resided at Berryville ten years ago, coming here from Polk Co., Mo. He was a brother to T. C. and J. W. Freeman and leaves a wife and six children, four brothers and four sisters and his aged parents to mourn his death. His wife was at his bedside at his death and his three sons and one daughter arrived after his death. The remains were buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery on Wednesday at 10 a. m. . Rev J. H. Spurlin conducted the funeral service at the grave. A large number of relatives and friends attended the burial." April 27, 1906

"Dock Howard died at his home south of town Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Consumption was the cause of his death. Green Forest Notes" May 4, 1906

"Mrs. Hale, wife of James Hale of Oak Grove, died on Wednesday of last week after a short sickness. A relapse of sickness from confinement was the cause of her death. Mrs. Hale was a daughter of William Miller who lives five miles east of Berryville." May 4, 1906

"Joseph Whiteley, an old-time resident of this county, now of Council, Idaho, is visiting relative near town. He arrived on last Friday and will spend a month or six weeks in the county." May 4, 1906

Died from Accident. "On last Monday S. S. Rivett who lived on Pension Mountain fell from a wag
on load of shingle blocks, sustaining injuries from which he died on Wednesday morning. Mr. Rivett was about 60 years of age and had been a resident of Pension Mountain for 15 years. He was a prosperous farmer." May 4, 1906

"R. Swope of Beaver, aged 81 years, died on last Saturday. He had been in feeble health for some time. He was the father of twelve children--nine girls and three boys. Mark and Cash Swope of Beaver, well known citizens of the county, are his sons." May 11, 1906

"Uncle Billy Freeman, our townsman and one of the oldest citizens of the county, passed his 92nd birthday on last Saturday. Mr. Freeman has all his life been very healthy up to two years ago when he had an attack of pneumonia since which time he has not been so well. he walked up to the barber shop on Saturday and got a shave. He has ever been a very temperate man, abstaining from the use of intoxicants and tobacco and is more active than many men of sixty, and bids fair to pass many mile stones on life's journey." May 11, 1906

"Mrs. Mary Barnes, mother of Mrs. Joe Clark, died at the latter's home at Winona Springs last Friday, and was buried the following day at Shady Grove. Deceased had been twice married to ex-union soldiers, and had twice been on the government pension list. When application was made for he last pension, the department found that she was entitled to a balance of several dollars, from way back in '66". May 11, 1906

"Mrs. Sadie Snow, wife of W. D. Snow, died on Monday night at 10 o'clock at the residence of her father, R. C. Ramey, four miles north of Berryville of consumption, aged 19 years. The remains were buried at Black Jack grave yard on Tuesday."

"Henry Brandon, in company with his grandmother left Saturday for LaGrande, OR, Henry expects to work on the farm for his uncle W. J. Case until fall and enter school there. Mrs. Case who is seventy years old will visit her two sons R. F. and W. J. Cases. Mrs. Case has lived with the family of Tom Brandon 14 years. Rogers Journal" June 22, 1906