Volume 7, Number 12 - Summer 1982
The Past in Review
From The Taney County Times. News items as published in this weekly newspaper, printed Kissee Mills, Missouri from November 1887 until moved to Forsyth in 1891. Date of paper preceeds the news items appearing in that issue. Copied and submitted by Vera Wood, Strafford, Missouri from microfilm in the Missouri State Historical Society Library in Columbia, Missouri.
July 9, 1891
The baseball enthusiasts about Forsyth were greatly elated over the result of their match game on the 4th.
Mr. W. J. CAUDLE has been allowed his pension. He received $127.00 and will get $12.00 per month from now on.
July 16, 1891
Mr. J.R. WYATT of Kissee Mills made a rare visit to Forsyth. He says cotton is doing well this year.
Mrs. Mary DILKES of Taney City, stepmother of Mr. Joe DILKES, died Tuesday. The funeral was yesterday, the remains were interred in Helphrey Cemetery.
Sunday School Convention at Beaver Twp. convened at Roller School House on Sunday June 21st.
Called to order by Pres. T. L. FITCH; Prayer by Elder G .B. THURMAN; Prof. POWERS was appointed chorister; John W. FITCH appt. Secretary pro-tem. Welcome by J.R. HACKETT; Response by Elder M. WAGONER. Afternoon Prof. GROVE and H. RUSSELL spoke. The next convention will be August 8th 1891 on Little Beaver. Each Sunday School in Beaver Township is invited to send at least three delegates to the convention which will convene at Fairview Church on Taney City Ridge, July 18 & 19th.
July 30, 1891
Mr. S.P. BLEDSOE returned from a visit to his mother in Ozark County.
August 6, 1891
Green Hampton Post #480 will hold its first reunion at Protem, Sept 3, 4 & 5.
Taney City Sunday School Convention at Fairview Church welcomed G .F. RANEY.
August 13, 1891
County Court News!
Hiram LAWSON was appointed constable of Beaver Township to fill the vacancy caused by removal of Archie BLUNK.
August 13, 1891
Mr. James HENRY and wife arrived in Taney City Thursday from Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. Mrs. HENRY is a daughter of Mrs. A. GASKILL.
August 30, 1891
On Friday the 14th inst, at 9 P.M. Mrs. S. J. WILLIAMS passed to her last rest at the residence of her husband, County Collector WILLIAMS. Before her marriage she was Eliza LAUGHLIN, daughter of James M. LAUGHLIN an old, and respected resident of Taney County. She was about 40 years of age, Three boys, the eldest about 13, are left to mourn with the husband. Buried in the WILLIAMS Burying Ground.
Mr. J. N. RAY visited relatives and friends in Phelps and Manes Counties. His uncle Alexander COX came with him on his return to Taney County and may stay all fall.
August 27, 1891
Mr. Tim HIRES, of Taney City, has moved his family to Forsyth, and will take charge of the Parrish Blacksmith Shop.
Mrs. DEBORD, of Joplin, Mo., and three children, had an exiting time crossing White River Tuesday. A trace broke and the horses balked and frightened the occupants of the wagon. Mrs. John WEATHERMAN was driving the team and managed to keep control till Messrs. J. A. WEATHERMAN and James BRODRICK, Sr. came to the rescue in a skiff and took off the ladies, safe and sound.
A telegram from Grainland, California announced the death of John VANZANDT. His brother Alf was with him. The deceased was a son of Capt. Jas. R. VANZANDT and one of the eight hearty brothers. He was buried in California.
September 17, 1891
Thomas P. THURMOND died September 14th, of Typhoid fever. He was 23 years old, born in Kentucky. He married the only daughter of Capt. N.N. KINNEY.
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December 10, 1891
The young folks had an enjoyable time at the candy party given by I. S. CASE in Swan, on Wednesday night last week.
December 17, 1891
"Parson PICKETT of Kerbyville, likes to cross White River at the ford here and recommends the Black Hawk, as it only costs a citizen of the county, 25¢ or .50¢ a round trip. Mr. PICKETT says the 25¢ saved by crossing at Forsyth will buy the little girl a dress. Word to the wise is sufficient."
Mr. "Hank" (I.H.) BALDWIN and Miss Artie THOMPSON were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. M. L. THOMPSON.
Mr. B. W. CUNNINGHAM rode into town in his own cart, accompanied by a lady and gentleman friend. His elegant turn-out created a sensation. "Uncle Dick" received the cart as a present from Mr. Frank CHAPMAN, who made it himself. Mr. CUNNINGHAM points with price to its great strength and all around utility.
It was made to mark Mr. CHAPMAN’s appreciation of "Uncle Dick’s" faithful services in looking after the CHAPMAN farm while the owner was in Kansas.
Kerbyville: Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Professor McKNIGHT. It is one of the best schools ever taught in Kerbyville. The professor’s heart is in his work and he takes an interest in each one of his pupils individually. He had a box supper, two weeks ago, for the purpose of raising funds to purchase a school library, and another is planned.
Mrs. WARNER, daughter of Mrs. BOOKOUT, has gone home. She was here visiting friends and relatives. She came from Colorado and has gone to her new home in Oklahoma.
The Baptist Church house near Rev. HICK’s in the east part of the county, was destroyed by fire on last Friday night. The cause is unknown, but thought to have been accidental, as there had been church services on the preceding evening.
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