Barry Adage ?? Date Unknown
David F. McNeal, a brother of Mrs. J. H. Hall, came down from Bowen, Ill., to attend the funeral of J. H. Hall, Sr.

Mrs. J. H. Hall has gone to Bowen, Ill., to spend a few weeks with her brother, David McNeal.

This article probably comes from the Griggsville Press, but the date is unknown. (From Margaret Rutledge)
The Bonnell house party at the home of Mrs. Anna P. Farrand this week has been pronounced success and means of much happiness to the participants and their friends. Monday afternoon and evening was spent in receiving old friends in a social way. Mrs. Lillie Seeds assisting Mrs. Farrand at this time. Tuesday Mrs. Polly Rodway and Mrs. Lizzie Parker entertained the party at dinner and in the evening all attended the alumni meeting at the school auditorium. Today Mrs. C.P. Hatch and Miss Mary are giving a dinner for them. This evening the visitors and friends will have a picnic at Parker Springs, northwest of town, after which “the Bonnell girls” will return to Barry. All those expected to come could not do so, but the following were here: Mrs. Belle Farwell and daughter Miss Bonnie, of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Margaret Watson of Barry; and Mrs. Lizzie Burleigh of Topeka, Kan.

Probably from the Griggsville Press. It was in a scrapbook too.
Bonnell Family Has Family Gathering
Several members of the Bonnell family, who years ago resided here, drove over last Thursday from Barry, where they were visiting, and spent the day calling on old friends. At noon they went to the old home place on East Quincy avenue, now owned by S. McKee and wife, who kindly permitted them to spread their dinner in picnic style on the lawn, a feature much enjoyed, especially by the ladies. In the party were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bonnell and daughters Mabel and Bessie, of Lake Bluff, Ill.; Mrs. H.F. Farwell and daughter, Bonnie of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Martha Sanford and daughter Nellie of New London, Mo.; Mrs. Eugene Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Watson and B.B. Watson, all of Barry, Ill. Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Albert Bonnell are better known to our people as “the Weagley girls”, being daughters of the Mr. Weagley who years ago conducted the Weagley hotel, which stood on the corner now occupied by the Press office. The family aims to get together for this outing once a year, and it is always a happy reunion.

The following is probably from the Barry Adage:
MRS. MARGARET WATSON HAS VISITORS IN HER HOME FROM CHICAGO.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bonnell of Harrisburg, Ill, accompanied by their daughter, Mildred of Rockford, Ill., and son Ellis and wife, of Chicago, were guests of Mrs. Margaret Watson Thursday. Mr. Bonnell is a nephew of Mrs. Watson and is assistant Principal of the Harrisburg Township High school, having been an instructor in that school for 28 years. Miss Mildred is dietician for the Rockford Woman’s Club Food Shop and the son is attending University of Illinois Medical College in Chicago.

North American and United States Gazette, Philadelphia, PA, Monday August 9, 1847 Issue 16,082 col. H from Margaret Rutledge
HIGHWAY ROBBERY - A man by the name of Piper was set upon in the woods near Barry, Illinois, on the 12th, ult., and after being dreadfully wounded in the fierce fight he maintained with the ruffians, was at length knocked down and robbed of $2720 in cash - $400 in gold eagles and the rest in Massachusetts and New York money. A reward of $500 is offered for the detection of the robbers and return of the money. Mr. Piper is recovering.

The New York Herald, NY, NY Sunday August 28, 1859, page 2, col B from Margaret Rutledge
GREEN - On Dry Creek, Sacramento county, July 15, Pulaski Green, aged 34 years, formerly from Barry, illinois, leaving a wife and two children.

Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, NY, NY, Saturday January 10, 1863; Issue 380, col A from Margaret Rutledge
Mrs. Lucy Baker, mother of the late Gen. E. D. Baker, died on the 12th inst. at the residence of her son, Dr. Alfred G. Baker, Barry, Illinois. Mrs. Baker was a native of England, and a sister of Admiral Dickerson, of the Royal Navy, and although at the time of her death she was in her 85th year, was remarkable for her energy of character, and for the possession of a taste and ability in reference to matters of art that was truly wonderful.

Daily Evening Bulletin San Francisco, CA Friday November 25, 1864 Issue 41 Col C from Margaret Rutledge
The body of the man who was found dead on Leidesdorf street, has been identified as that of a person named Nichols. He had recently arrived in Oregon from Barry county, Illinois, where his father resides, having made the trip across the plains, and came down on the steamer a few days since. His sickly condition attracted the attention of the passengers, and it was found that he was destitute of means, when a collection was taken up on board the boat, which netted quite a handsome sum for his relief.

Quincy Whig 28 August 1869 page 2 from Margaret Rutledge
One night last week, burglars entered Mr. Angle's store in this place, and carried off a small quantity of goods and some loose change which they found in one of the drawers. They entered at a window in the extreme rear end of the building breaking a glass to remove the fastening, and then forced their way through two or three intermediate doors before they reached the main store room. They succeeded in opening the doors of the vault but did not get the safe open. They passed up stairs to the sleeping room of the clerks, probably in search of the safe key, and while there rifled the pockets of Mr. Brown of a silver watch and about nine dollars in money. The burglars left several augurs, chisels, &c, behind them. No clue to the perpetrators has yet been discovered. - Barry, (Ill.) Observer.

Quincy Whig 6 September 1869 page 2 from Margaret Rutledge
Barry is suffering from an irruption (sic) of burglars. Two weeks ago the store of Mr. Angle was robbed of a small quantity of goods and money, and last week the store of E. W. Blades was entered, but nothing was taken.

Quincy Whig 13 Jul 1870 from Margaret Rutledge
The Barry Observer says that Michael Guard, an old citizen of Kinderhook, was stricken down with paralysis of one side on Sunday of last week.

Quincy Whig 15 Aug 1870 Pg 4 from Margaret Rutledge

The Quincy Daily Herald, Saturday 20 Jan 1872 from Margaret Rutledge
Personal.-Alex White, of the firm of W.F. White & Bro., extensive dealers in dry goods, groceries and agricultural implements at Barry, Illinois, came up to the city last night to see Forrest in King Lear. Mr. White was formerly a resident of this city, and years ago carried on book binding extensively. He is well known to many of our readers, who will be pleased to learn that he is enjoying the best of health, and is regarded as one of the most enterprising and public spirited citizens of Barry.

The Quincy Daily Whig 17 Dec 1872 from Margaret Rutledge
Orlando Hart, a boy 11 years old, near Barry, was severely crushed by the fall of a corn-crib from which he was taking corn, a few days ago. He was unconscious for several hours after being relieved from his perilous position.

The Quincy Daily Whig 22 Feb 1875 from Margaret Rutledge
Mr. George Frank, of El Dara, committed suicide last week by taking oxolic acid.

The Quincy Daily Whig 11 Dec 1875 from Margaret Rutledge
SUICIDE OF AN OLD MAN -- Mr. James Green, an old citizen of Barry, aged 84 years, committed suicide on Tuesday night by hanging. He had been slightly deranged for some time but his friends had no fears that he meditated suicide. Tuesday morning he did not appear at breakfast, and on going to his room he was found partly lying on the floor with a rope around his neck, the other end being fastened to a post. he must have committed the rash act the night before, as he was quite cold when found. The family heard no unusual noise, and were unaware of the tragedy being enacted until it was too late.

The Quincy Herald Thursday April 8 1875 from Margaret Rutledge
Alex White of Barry, formerly of this city, has been elected Supervisor over David Wike by a majority of 186.

The Quincy Herald Wednesday September 15, 1875 from Margaret Rutledge
About a week ago some unknown parties entered the residence of Mr. Alex White of Barry, Ill., and succeeded in getting away with several watches and other valuables. As soon as the loss was ascertained dispatches were sent to the Marshal of Hannibal, and the chief of police of Quincy and to all the officials of the adjoining towns. Since then a strict watch has been kept for thieves. On Monday last some strangers turned up in Hannibal, where they proceeded to get rousing drunk and have a good time generally, one of them especially did considerable talking, so much that he was taken in on suspicion, and upon being searched the watches were found in his possession. The others were also arrested and locked up. The principal character was at once sent to Barry, where he will have a hearing.

The Quincy Whig Thursday November 4, 1875 - from Margaret Rutledge
Notes on the Progress of a Pike County Town. Its General Growth, Public Taste and Business Activity. A Schedule of the Principal Actors in Its Trade

BARRY, Oct. 30. - After being housed in dreary offices till fatigued by the natural depression os sameness, and being tossed about for several days until cast down by the sense of disgust which necessarily overtakes one who has repeatedly missed the exact thing he was looking for, THE WHIG reporter had the fortune to alight from the train at this pleasant village. Accordingly he takes a "Dixon's American Graphite," freshly sharpened, to note what he finds.

BARRY LOCALLY.
Villages have a personality as well as individuals. An individual on one block may be a puxhing fellow who makes every adventure tell to his profit and to the advantage of his own neighborhood, while the first one on the next block may be dull and indolent, and half convinced that each new attempt at enterprise which he may make is but new means of bringing annoyance and trouble upon himself. Energy, or the want of it, is similarly displayed in the business life of villagers; and it is the fortune of Barry to have her share of the active wpirit and even enough to spare some to less energetic villages. Being located on a high and commanding position in one of the most fertile sections of Pike county, with a wide stretch of very productive country extending on all sides and tributary to her trade, there is something for the enterprise of the place to struggle for, and, to use the poets figure, "it grows by what it feeds upon." It may be possible that, if fortune had put the place in possession of another and competing line of transportation in addition to the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad, business men might have been able, in years past, to save to themselves a larger per cent, of profits from the amount of produce they handle; but on the other hand, it is considered that a crossline, while it might have afforded some advantage by way of competition, would doubtless have brought the companion evil of a competing village within the circuit of rich territory now entirely tributary to Barry.

LOCAL PRIDE.
As in the case of individuals, prosperity in villages creates public taste and the means of gratifying it. Accordingly prosperity here is manifested in the tasteful appearance of residence and the yearly increase of ample and capacious business houses. To the latter class several good brick buildings have been added during the present year that would do credit to a place of much larger size.

A notable exaple is found int he public school of the place. A few years ago Barry became aware that increased facilities for the education of her youth were an absolute necessity and the construction of the present school building was begun.The result is a fine brick structure situated on the most commanding piece of ground in the village. It is 84x82 feet on the ground and two stories high with a large basement. M. H. Wendorf was the architect and superintendent of construction, Mr. W. T. Mitchell, contractor, and Samuel Davis, M. P. Hart and Alexander White, the school board, and all being alike interested and touched with commendable local pride, the result of their work is a building, perhaps as econimically constructed, complete and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended as the State affords. The towns in Illinois are not few that have paid $25,000 and achieved a much less satisfactory result.

NEW BUILDINGS.
While many places have been quite satisfied, if during the present season they could hold their own, Barry has been able to go ahead with a fair proportion of new buildings. The contractors report about forty houses built during the year, of values ranging from $500 to $3000 apiece, three business houses costing about $10,000, a fine addition to Angle's pork house costing $4,000, and a new front to the Methodist Church costing $1500. Besides filling the hands of W. T. Mitchell, J. B. Allen and William Benson, the principal contractors and builders, these improvements have kept a considerable amount of capital about, furnished employment for a large number of laborers and added much to the beauty of the town.

MANUFACTURES.
The business of manufacturing has not yet become extensive, but the Barry Woolen Mills constitute a beginning that speaks well for the future. This establishment has grown out of a small roll-card, which was put in about 33 years ago by Mr. George Wike, one of the present proprietors. It was burnt out and afterwards rebuilt with roll-card and spinning machinery, being then one of the first mills of the kind in Illinois. This rebuilt factory has grown, by numerous enlargements, tillit is now a building 160 by 60 feet, three stories high, with three sets of cards, 13 looms, three jacks and all the necessary machinery to equip a first-class woolen mill. It has just been recently reorganized under a joint stock company with Maj. E. A. Crandall as president; Geo. Wike, vice-president; John Gorton, secretary, and John Wike traveling agent. The proprietors of the mill are nowhere excelled,and find large demand all over Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. The mill now produces 10,000 yards of cloth per month together with 2,500 pounds of stocking yarn and 250 pairs of blankets, and consumes about 9,000 pounds of wool per month. The mill is under the superintendence of Mr. A. R. McDonald, a young man admirably fitted for the position.

PORK PACKING
is a business which has grown to handsome proportions here from very small beginnings. The parties engaged in the business are L. Angle, W. F. White & Brother and C. & S. Davis. The latter firm pack to a considerable extent, but have their slaughtering done for them by some of the other parties engaged in the business. Mr. Angle's packing house is a substantial structure of brick and stone, 72 by 52 feet, and four stories high, with suitable additions for tanks and rendering rooms. W. F. White & Brother's building stands 30 by 70 feet, four stories high, running east and west, 20 by 78 feet, four stories high, running north and south. In each of these houses business is so conducted, during the slaughtering season, as to handle about 1,500 hogs a week, although they each have capacity for doing much more. They are each fitted up with all the modern improvements for the handling of pork by the most approved methods, and are just now undergoing renovation preparatory to the early commencement of operations for the season.

BUSINESS FIRMS.

Most of the active business men of Barry have seen the town grow up from its infancy; and it is noteworthy that a class of the most active uniformly turn the profits of their enterprise into local improvements, so that what individuals gain goes at once, in a general way, to the advantage of the town and, therefore to the advantage of all.

To sum up the principal business establishments, C. & S. Davis are correctly reckoned to be one of the substantial firms of Barry. They have been selling goods, on the corner of Main and Bainbridge streets, for about twenty-three years, and their business includes their store in the general mercantile line, the flouring mill and city elevator, the pork-packing business and a third interest in the Exchange Bank of Barry.

A first-class business establishment is that of W. F. White & Brother in the line of dry goods, hardware, farm machinery, pork packing and grain. Partially connected with this, also, is the White Brothers' star grocery, in the line of provisions, queensware, fruits, etc.

L. Angle & Co. have one of the finest business houses in town, a room 400 feet deep, and do a large business in dry goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, carpets, etc.

A necessary appendage to the business of the place is the Exchange Bank, owned and conducted by Davis, Angle & Co., Mr. Eugene Smith acting as Assistant Cahier.

Mr. J. B. Chamberlin, dealer in men's and boys' clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods, is one fo the foremost in the trade, and that of Sweet & Mallory has stood the storms of twelve or thirteen years.

In a complete and full line of furniture H. Wendorf fills a valuable place, and next door to him August Wendorf attends to the business of manufacturing and dealing in boots and shoes.

Chrysup & Crowden and Hollembeak & Son are the main dealers in stoves and tinware, the former running a complete line of general shelf hardware and smaller mechanical and farm implements.

One of the old hands at the bellows in Barry is the elder gentleman of the firm of J. S. Rowand & Son, druggists. His record is made up as a combatant of fever and ague and Democracy. The drug trade is also helped along by Ferguson & Weiss and G. H. Long.

Harvey & Long, dealers in groceries, provisions, etc., have been in trade here three years and command a good trade, and Johnson Brothers, dry goods, carpets, notions etc., have a fine stock.

The only merchant tailor of the place is Alex. Hamilton, who has the reputation of being a first-class man in his line and has been a stand-by for the past sixteen years.

E. M. Corwin, jeweler, carries the only general line of his kind in the town, and the next useful people are the Messrs. Jackson & Jackson, who keep a fine line of everything appropriate to a first class news stand and stock of stationary and notions.

An important line of business is that embraced in the planing mill and lumber trade of Angle & Green near the depot.

Among the old stand-bys of the place the reporter found L. W. Ferris, who has had the honor to serve the public as Justiceof Peace for fifteen years, a mark of esteem not often bestowed on a single citizen.

It is a matter of course that a village so equipped in other respects can not get on without the aid of a lively local press, and this Barry finds in the Adage published by Mr. J. H. Cobb. The Adage is just set up in a nice neat office in the new block built by Mr. Chrysup, and will, no doubt, do even better service in its new quarters in advancing the general interests of the place than heretofore.

Altogether Barry is a bright, brisk place, and though it has been dealt with kindly by all the freaks of trade that have been borne down heavily on many others, it has not ssen its best days, by any means, if its future may be foretold by its past.

Quincy Whig 18 July 1876 page 1 (Correspondence of the Quincy Whig) From Margaret Rutledge
BARRY, Ill., July 17.- A painful tragedy occurred here last night, by which Earnest Davis, a son of Samuel Davis, of this place lost his life. Some mystery appears to enshroud the affair, but the facts as near as they could be gathered, are substantially these: For some few nights past some one, as the story is now related, was seen in the vicinity of a private residence here at an unseasonable hour. Suspicions of thievery were aroused, and a guard was set to watch for the supposed intruder. It happened that, on Sunday night, Mr. William Mallory, of the firm of Sweet & Mallory, was on guard. About 11 o'clock some one was seen approaching a bedroom window of the residence referred to, and Mr. Mallory called to him to surrender. Instead of surrendering, however, he took flight and Mr. Mallory fired at him, the charge, a heavy one of buck-shot, literally riddling his body. On approaching the wounded man he proved to be young Davis, about 20 years old, son of C. S. Davis, one of the most prominent citizens and business men of this place. There was a young lady sleeping in the bedroom where he was apparently trying to effect an entrance, but all motives assigned for his being there are, of course, the merest conjecture. The case, at the best, is a very unfortunate and painful one.

InterOcean, Chicago, Illinois Wednesday, July 19, 1876 page 8 Issue 100 Co. E from Margaret Rutledge
SHOOTING AT BARRY, ILLINOIS Special Telegram to the Inter-Ocean QUINCY, ILL., July 18 - Earnest Davis, son of Samuel Davis, one of the most promising citizens and business men of Barry, Ill., was shot and almost instantly killed at that place by Wm. Mallory, of the firm Sweet & Mallory, early yesterday morning. It appears that for some nights past a man has been seen prowling around a private residence, and the neighbors, suspecting thievery were watching for the supposed intruder. On the night in question Mr. Mallory was watching the premises, and seeing some one approaching he ordered him to surrender. The supposed robber turned and fled, whereupon Mr. Mallory fired at him with a musket containing a heavy load of buckshot. The charge literally riddled his body. The injured man proved to be young Davis, and he lived but a few minutes. A young lady occupied the bedroom where Davis was apparently trying to gain an entrance.

Milwaukee Daily Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI Wednesday Sept 24 1879 page 2 col C page 8 contributed by Margaret Rutledge
KILLED BY CARS -- La Crosse Leader: An unknown man was killed by the cars at Sparta Sunday night. he was accompanying a drover who was on his way East with some cattle, and was standing on top of one of the cars while the train was passing through Sparta, when he was thrown from his feet by the jerking of the train, fell between the cars and was run over. The remains were taken in charge by the authorities of Sparta and an inquest held, but nothing was ascertained to throw any light on the man's identity. Upon his person was a letter from a sister who signed herself "Mollie" dated Barry, Illinois. The remains were interred to-day. When found the remains were badly mangled and it was difficult to get a description of him, but he was apparently of medium height, weighing about 160 pounds. He had auburn hair. The postmaster at Barry has been telegraphed for information.

The Signal, Evanston, Ill, Thursday, Sept 21, 1882 page 12, Issue 35, col A contributed by Margaret Rutledge
(reports of temperance activity throughout Illinois, several names are spelled wrong and I corrected them in parentheses))BARRYOur W. C. T. U. has recently made a change in its officers, appointing for president, Miss Anna Jones; vice presidents, Mrs. M. A. McConnell, Mrs. Addie Mathes (Matthews), Mrs. Holenbeak (Hollembeak), Mrs. Wm. Spencer; secretary, Mrs. H. Cleavenland; corresponding secretary, Miss C. A> Rush; treasurer, Mrs. C. Rowand.We have had a whisky war here lately. Several attempts have been made to run gallon-shops just out of town, and each time has resulted in a failure. It was one of these cases that has been the objective point. Philip Rogers, a Hannibal saloonist, several weeks ago opened out near town and began to dispense whisky and beer by the gallon. Soon the effects of his trade became visible and efforts were made to abolish the nuisance. Several cases were brought against him, but in each instance he came out victorious. This but renewed the zeal of the temperance workers and they mustered their forces for another conflict. This case was set for Monday last, and came up before 'Squire McIntyre about 4 o'clock Monday evening, and after an hour's filibustering over a continuance the defense was forced into trial, when a change of venue was taken to Justice Brown. The motion for a continuance was again overruled and the trial commenced at once. Some time was spent in selecting a jury, but at last one was secured. By the time one witness was examined the hour 11 p. m. had been reached and the court adjourned until morning. Wednesday forenoon and up to 3 p.m. was entirely devoted to interrogating witnesses, nearly all of whom had frequented the saloon. The jury returned at 11:45 p.m., and was out only a short time before a verdict finding Rogers guilty and assessing his fine at $200 and costs had been agreed upon. An hour or so before this, however, Rogers had packed up and left for Hannibal, and has not since been seen. it is needless to add that the verdict met with universal approval. In the recent case so long pending regarding the "Deadfall," the side of right triumphed, and the verdict of the jury of six men was guilty, and a fine imposed on Philip Rogers, the defendant of $200. Thanks be to God for this great victory, and the gratitude of a life-time to Messrs. Orr and Johnson for the able manner in which the truth was presented.

The Quincy Whig Thursday May 22, 1884 page 8 contributed by Margaret Rutledge
John McTucker Post No. 154 of Barry, Ill., has issued a handsome invitation to the ceremony of decorating the soldiers graves and the unveiling of the soldiers' monument on Friday May 30, The Whig extends thanks for being remembered.

The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday July 31 1890 page 7 contributed by Margaret Rutledge
C. M. Holmes and H. W. Brown go to the G.A.R. encampment at Boston next week.

The Quincy Daily Journal Monday February 17, 1890 page 6 contributed by Margaret Rutledge
Died, this morning, Miss Maud, daughter of A. T. Kinne

The Quincy Herald Wednesday August 5, 1891 page 3 from Margaret Rutledge
From Barry - Death has thinned out the population of this community recently far above an average.
A. W. Mulkins was crushed to death in the western part of this township Thursday week. He was driving a thresher, and in crossing a bad place in the road the separator, which was attached to the engine by a rope, caught him, and instantly killed him.The huge steam threshers have come to stay, and road overseers must learn that fact and prepare the roads accordingly, and good roads may save lawsuits.Charles Hammond, a young farmer, died last Sunday of consumption. The funeral took place Tuesday. A large number of friends and relatives followed his remains to the grave.Mrs. Thue Rowand died Wednesday evening after near a week's sickness with cholera morbus. She was a highly esteemed lady, raised and always lived in this county. She leaves a husband, a married daughter and a boat of friends and relatives to mourn her death.Friday morning the tolling of the bell announced the death of Mrs. Hart, some distance west of town. She was in her 85th year.

Decatur Morning Review 10 September 1891
Detective Ballard made an important arrest at Barry yesterday. Isaharn Askew and Floyd Darran, both about 12 years old and fast young fellows of Barry are accused of stealing $170. The money was in a sealed package addressed to the Wabash Banking House in St. Louis. Young Askew took the package and shared it with Dorran who together were spending its contents quite freely. Detective Ballard took them in tow and sent them to Pittsfield where they were turned over to the sheriff. They waived examination and were committed to jail in default of $700 bail each. Doran is the stepson of a rich resident of Barry, who will likely bail him out.

The Quincy Herald Thursday October 8, 1891 page 4 from Margaret Rutledge
Mrs. C. H. Ware, of Barry, wife of the secretary of the Barry fair, died suddenly Sunday.

The Quincy Whig, Thursday, December 3, 1891 page 8 - Contributed by Margaret Rutledge
Intelligence was received in this city of the death of Mrs. C. Hadsell, who died at her home in Barry, Ill. Wednesday. The lasddy has been in poor health for some time and an operation was performed at Dr. McKinney sanitarium at Barry by Dr. Prince. She did not recover from the effects of the operation. Her husband is secretary of the Barry Fair association.

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday February 19, 1892 page 8 from Margaret Rutledge
The friends of Albert Hurt among our readers will learn with unusual regret that he is in quite a serious physical condition. He is afflicted with a cancer on his head, and some disease-affecting one side of his body, and for four or five months has been in great distress. Three weeks ago he left Quincy for Chicago to have an operation performed but he was too weak to undergo the ordeal. There is little hope of his recovery. BARRY ADAGE

The Quincy Daily Journal Saturday April 30, 1892 page 5 from Margaret Rutledge
The many friends of Mr. Albert Hurt will be pained to learn of his sad and unexpected death, which occurred this morning at 4 o’clock, in the 39th year of his age.Mr. Hurt was born near Barry, in Pike county, and came to Quincy about twelve years ago. During most of this time he was employed as a shipping clerk at the Thomas White Stove company.He was well known in Pike county and this city, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. At the time of his death he was worshipful master of Bodley lodge, No. 1, F. and A. M. of this city.Mr. Hurt was sick during the greater part of a year, but when his death came it was unexpected to the great majority of his friends. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death. they have the sincere sympathy of the whole body of Mr. Hurt’s numerous friends.The funeral will take place from the late residence of the deceased on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and the services will be conducted at the home by Rev. S. H. Dana, and at the cemetery by the Masonic fraternity.

The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday May 2, 1892 page 6 from Margaret Rutledge
May 1 - A telegram received here yesterday announced the death in Quincy of our former townsman, Albert Hurt. It was a great surprise to his numerous friends here. Only Thursday the Quincy papers announced that Albert was getting along fine and his friends expected to see him out again in a few days. Albert was born and raised here and his friends are numbered here by the score. The family have the sympathy of our community in their bereavement. Mr. Hurt leaves three brothers here to mourn his death - Elosia, Berry and Charlie

The Quincy Whig, Thursday May 5, 1892 page 8 From Margaret Rutledge
Death of Albert HurtAfter a long and painful illness, lasting more than a year, Mr. Albert Hurt of this city, died Saturday morning at 4 o’clock. Everything possible was done for the sufferer, the best medical and surgical skill of Chicago and this city being exhausted in vain efforts to arrest the progress of the fatal malady that terminated his life. He was patient and hopeful, and it seems hard that he should be taken from his devoted family in the very prime of life, for he was but 39 years of age. Mr. Hurt had many warm friends, who will grieve to hear of his death. He will be missed by them, for he was a man whose kindly disposition and social qualities impressed themselves upon all who came within the range of his acquaintance. For the afflicted wife and three little girls left to mourn his loss there will go out the deepest sympathy of the community. Fondly attached to his family, his loss to them will indeed be great, yet they will have all the consolation afforded by the memory of a loving husband and father, whose every thought was for their happiness and comfort and whose pure life gives them assurance that they may meet him in a better world, where there will be no more parting forever.Mr. Hurt was born in Barry, ill., and has resided in this city during the past twelve years. In that time he has filled responsible positions in the wholesale boot and shoe house of Kingsbury, Blasland & Co., the wholesale cracker and confectionery house of Brown Bros., and in charge of the shipping department of the Thomas White Stove Co. Four brothers survive him, three living in Barry, Ill. and one in Boise City, Idaho.Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice on Monday afternoon at 8 o’clock. The services will be in charge of Bodley lodge, No. 1, F. & A.M., of which body he held a high position of worshipful master at the time of his death.

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday May 13, 1892 page 7 from Margaret Rutledge
Estate of Albert Hurt, deceased. Inventory of Thomas White, administrator. There is no real estate nor chattels. There is $803.65 in cash and notes amounting to $900, the latter belonging to the estate of Sarah Hamilton.

The Quincy Daily Journal Monday June 6, 1892 page 7 from Margaret Rutledge
Deeds Recorded Saturday...Albert Hurt to Alexander Hurt, lot 7, Newcomb’s sub of the e 1/2 lot 3 and w 1/2 lot 4, Reiss’ add to Quincy, q c d. Consid. (the dollars are cut off the article, and the new owner must be wife Alexandrine Hurt.)

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday August 18, 1893 page 6 from Margaret Rutledge
Chas. Holmes has let the contract for the building of one of the finest residences in our city, which will be built on Diamond Hill. That is right, Charlie, build your cage, then catch your bird.

The Quincy Herald Wednesday 28 November 1894 from Margaret Rutledge
Sickness and death are having a busy time just now in this community. Sunday morning, Nov. 18, Mrs. Mary Rhodes did at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. L. Walker. She was born in New York state on April 1797, thus being in her 98th year, having been a resident of Barry since 1857, her husband having died the year previous in Joliet, Ill. She has been a great sufferer for many years and bedfast the last four. She was buried on Tuesday. William Guss sr. also died the same day and has been a model farmer, a good neighbor and respected citizen of Pike County since 1848. He was a great benefactor, being the first man to introduce clover and show up its great advantages to the farmers of this community, thus adding one-third to the productiveness of our soil.Ellis T. High and Ollie M. Ward, of this place were married in Quincy last week and George R. Grubb and Miss Flora Swan were married in Hannibal. Both of Barry.

Morning Oregonian, Portland, OR Thursday march 14, 1895 page 5, Issue 11,058 Col C from Margaret Rutledge
Mr. Lydell Baker, secretary of the board of railroad commissioners, left for Barry, Illinois last night, on receiving word of the serious illness of his father, Dr. A. C. Baker. Doctor Baker is a brother of the lamented Colonel E. D. Baker, who, while representing Oregon in the United States senate, tendered his services to the government, and was killed at Balls Bluffs, during the early part of the war of the rebellion. He is the sole survivor of the family.

The Quincy Morning Whig Saturday September 21 1895 page 8 from Margaret Rutledge
Tuesday evening Theodore Doran met with an accident that is causing him severe pain and suffering. As he was hitching his team to the wagon to go to the train he slapped his hand on the gray mare and she quickly gave a kick planting her feet against his side. Mr. Doran was knocked several feet away and two or three of his ribs were loosened, and he is scarcely able to move about yet. The animal that did the kicking is gentle and kind and was never known to do such a thing before.

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday April 6 1900 from Margaret Rutledge
Two Former Quincy Residents, Alex White and Mrs. Martha Jennings, No MoreBoth Will be Remembered by Our PeopleTwo former Quincy residents who have died out west recently are Alex White, who died at Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Martha Jennings, who passed away near Oregon City, Oregon.Mr. White was 69 years old and a resident of Quincy until some seven years ago. He was a bookbinder by trade, and formerly employed by Cadogan & Hatcher. Deceased leaves a widow and one daughter. His remains were buried in Denver.Mr. White was a native of Scotland, and an old resident of Barry, where he was engaged in business as junior member of the firm W. F. White & Bro., who conducted a large general merchandise, grain and pork business. He was supervisor of the township and held numerous other town and city offices of Barry. His firm retired from business in the 70’s and some time thereafter Mr. White removed to Quincy and re-engaged in book binding, an avocation he had followed in his native land. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity of this city and retained his membership in Barry lodge No. 34 until his death. He was a brother of W. F. White of Barry.Mrs. Jennings was born at Kinderhook, Pike county in 1828, and was married to Joseph Pope of this city in 1844, and after his death at Ft. Laramie, while they were en-route to Oregon with an emigrant train in ‘49, married Col. Berryman Jennings. One daughter by her first husband and seven children of Mrs. Jennings survive.

Moberly Evening Democrat, Moberly, Missouri 25 January 1901 page 2 (contributed by Margaret Rutledge
Geo. Wike, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Laura Martin,arrived last night on the fast mail, from Barry, Illinois, where he had been attending the funeral of his late brother, Scott Wike, who died January 15, His sister came to take a long needed rest from attending the sickness and death of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Maxwell, who recently resided in Moberly.

The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday May 24 1901 page 7 from Margaret Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. John White have sold their home in Quincy and intend to make Barry their home, if they can find a suitable residence.

The Quincy Daily Journal Saturday August 9, 1902 page 2 from Margaret Rutledge
Theodore Doran’s 11 months old child died yesterday at 2 p.m., of whooping cough. Funeral today at 3 p.m. at the family residence, Barry.

The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday April 27, 1903 page 2 from Margaret Rutledge
Prominent Barry Citizens are Dissatisfied With Last Tuesday’s Result, and Threaten to Go to Court J.B. Chamberlain, who is in the gents’ furnishing business in Barry, and who is one of the wealthiest citizens of the town, and C.W. Goodale, the clothing dealer, are dissatisfied with the way last Tuesday’s election went. As will be recalled by Journal readers, the anti-license people won by the scant majority of three, and elected W.W. Watson mayor... Since the election, Messrs. Chamberlain, Goodale and others who were against the successful ticket, claim to have unearthed six or seven illegal votes, enough to turn things their way. One of these illegalities is charged to a voter who voted at the Blue Grass school house, four miles from Barry, and then went to Barry and voted there. The friends of the successful ticket are reported as saying that they do not fear a contest as they are in possession of evidence showing illegal voting on the other side...Barry has not had any saloons since 1894, and some of the boys down there are said to be getting pretty dry.

Modesto Evening News 21 November 1903 page 1 page 2 from Margaret Rutledge
Mrs. Alexis Reeves died at her home on 14th street this morning, of pneumonia, at the age of 43 years, 5 months and 10 days. She was the wife of William O. Reeves., and the mother of Ada, Lewis ?, Nellie ? and Ralph Reeves. Mrs. Reeves was a native of Barry, Illinois. She came with her husband and family to Modesto about two weeks ago to settle.Mrs. Reeves contracted her illness while on route from the east. They came on the Santa Fe, and while crossing the mountains there was a day or so when the cars were not sufficiently heated. All the members of her family took cold, but they recovered after reaching their destination. Mrs. Reeves cold developed into pneumonia, and her death this morning was the result. Mrs. Reeves was a sister-in-law of J. D. Reeves of Modesto, and a half-sister to O. D. Swan?The funeral services will take place tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. O. Ferguson will officiate. Internment will be made in the I. O. O. . cemetery in Modesto.

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday September 29 1905 page 2 from Margaret Rutledge
Miss Kate Carswell met with a severe accident Sunday night, which might have proven fatal. In going from one room to another in the second story of her home, she had to pass the head of the stairway leading to the lower floor. She accidentally stepped off and fell all the way down, severely injuring her right shoulder and neck and left arm and receiving other severe bruises. Her condition is considered critical. - Barry Adage.

The Quincy Daily Journal Saturday October 19, 1907 page 8 From Margaret Rutledge
Floyd Keller of Beverly and Miss Fruit, who live a short distance north of Barry, went to Quincy on Wednesday to be married. Floyd is a nice fellow and will be remembered as the one who barbered for N. R. Johnson last year. He is now in the undertaking business in Beverly. The Misses Bessie Stearns and Julie McIntire went to Quincy with them, but returned in the evening, while the bride and broom tarried for another year. - Barry Record.

The Quincy Daily Journal, Saturday September 11, 1909 from Margaret Rutledge
Walter Hurt and Miss Blanche Buffington gave their many friends a genuine surprise on Monday. In the morning they took the Wabash train going east and in the evening when they returned it was learned that they were married in Springfield, Ill. The groom is now employed at the Wabash depot. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Buffington.

Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Thursday Evening, June 13, 1912 page from Margaret Rutledge
Word has been received here of the death of John Carson, a former Connellsville resident. Mr. Carson died of pneumonia May 20 at his home near Barry, Illinois. He was 24 years of age. He was an uncle of Mrs. C. ? deMuth and Mrs. Lida Markle and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Jono.? Carson, all of Connersville.

Modesto Evening News, Modesto, CA page 6 21 Feb 1913 from Margaret Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hull arrived this morning from Barry, Illinois to spend some time with their daughter, Mrs. F. Walter Huff

The Quincy Daily Journal Friday June 18 1915 page 11 from Margaret Rutledge
Pike county has been considered a dry county, but last Thursday it surely went wet. The rain came down in torrents for over an hour. One of the C.I.P.S. company’s wires at the bridge west of town was struck by lightning, which put the electric light at our city out. Charles Peck, the agent here and his men succeeded in getting it repaired about 2 o’clock Friday morning, after working in water three feet deep. Much property damage was done to the north part of town in the low lands, chickens, hogs and other stock being drowned and several homes being flooded. Several bridges on the different roads leading our of Barry were put out of commission, and the Wabash railroad had several washouts near Barry. The tent meeting closed, last Sunday night, with a large crowd in attendance and much good resulting. There were quite a number of conversions. Harry Hake and wife are here for the summer, visiting the former’s mother and sister.

The Quincy Daily Journal Saturday September 16, 1911 page 5 from Margaret Rutledge
Harry Peck, formerly supervisor from Hadley township, has secured a position as overseer of a large plantation in Mississippi and will shortly move to that state.

The Quincy Daily Whig Tuesday November 21, 1911 page 11 from Margaret Rutledge
Harry Peck and family are preparing to move to Centerville, Miss. The will probably leave next week

Barry Adage, 9 May 1917 - From Virginia Gorton Bonne
CALLED MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD. Applications for Appointment as Teachers Considered. --- A called meeting of the Board of Education was held in the secretary's office last Thursday evening with the president and all the members present. The meeting was held to consider a report of the committee on teachers; in which they recommended that the following action on the applications received from candidates be considered. The position for superintendent was left vacant and steps will be taken to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Miss Celia J. Hatch, as principal, was offered a reappointment at $85 per month. Miss Roxie Odiorne, as assistant, at $75 per month. Marion Herriott, at $75 per month. Owing to international complications and the prejudice against aliens arising from the existing was it was decided that Prof. Hermon Roth's influence in the school was impaired, and his position as history teacher was declared vacant; but the members of the board unanimously expressed their appreciation of his talents and services, and his gentlemanly demeanor under the circumstances. The following were offered reappointments: Prof. D. McIntire, room 8, salary $60 per month. A letter from Mrs. Margaret Hale of room 7, declining a reappointment, was read, and the position was declared vacant. Miss Effie Kendall, room 6, $50 per month. Miss Sue Long, room 5, $50 per month. Miss Bessie Harlow, room 4, $50 per month. Miss Anna Lightle, room 3, $50 per month. Miss Lillian Robb, room 2, $50 per month. Miss Alta McIntire, room 1, $65 per month. H. C. McCarrel, of Kinderhook, and J. B. Hendricks, of White Hall, were considered for the position of superintendent, and after a discussion it was decided that owing to the differences of opinions existing in the board and in the community on these two candidates they should be dropped from the roll of candidates. The board then adjourned. [Barry Adage, 9 May 1917]

Barry Adage, 15 May 1917 - From Virginia Gorton Bonne
ROUGH HOUSE AT MRS. WHEELER'S - Cursing and Fighting Heard by Neighbors.
Some excitement was caused Saturday evening about 8 o'clock in the vicinity of the home of Mrs. Wheeler, in the northeast part of the city. Those in that vicinity at the time heard loud cursing and evidently some fighting in the Wheeler home, and it was learned that the parties engaged in the trouble were "Babe" Lippincott, Weaver Wittikind and Mrs. Wheeler. What caused the trouble could not be learned, as we have no city marshal and consequently no arrests were made.

The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, July 20, 1917 page 3
Barry, Ill., July 19. - William Hazen received the sad news of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Sheme, of Butte, Mont. She Mrs. Sheme was formerly a resident of Barry and the remains will be brought here for burial by her husband, Everett Sheme, who was a Barry boy.

The Quincy Daily Journal, 13 September 1917 from Margaret Rutledge
OWEN L. FITCH, BARRY MAN, WINS BIG STAKE AT ILLINOIS EXHIBIT
TAKES FIRST IN EVERYTHING IN THE CLASS A, 11, CATTLE AT SPRINGFIELD
Owen L. Fitch of Barry was the whole show in the awards of class A, 11 cattle, at the state fair in Springfield. He won in all of the entries as follows: Bull: 3 years old or more, first, Bull, 1 year old and less, first, Bull calf, 6 months old and more, first and second, Bull calf, less than 6 months, first and second, Cow, between 4 and 5 years old, first and second, Cow 3 years old and less, first and second, Heifer, between 2 and 3 years old, first and second, Heifer, between 2 and 3 years old, first and second, heifer, not in milk, between 1 and 2 years old, first and second, Heifer calf, between 6 and 12 months old, first, Heifer calf, less than 6 months old, first, second and third, Dairy herd, first, Exhibitors’ herd, first, Calf herd, first, Breeders’ herd, first, Get of one sire, first, Produce of one cow, first, Champion bull, 2 years old or more, first, Champion bull less than two years old, first, Champion cow, 2 years old or more, first, Grand champion bull, any age, first, Grand champion cow or heifer, first, Premier champion breeder, Premier champion exhibitor.

Barry Adage - 06 June 1928 (contributed by Margaret Rutledge
Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Adams, the former pastor of the Griggsville M. E. church, left last Wednesday for Adams, Mass., where they attended the wedding of their son, Lynon (sic.) Adams, to Miss Edythe Davis of that city on Monday, June 4th. The Adams family lived in Barry a few years ago when Mr. Adams had charge of the Barry pastorate and the son, Lyndon, was a student in the Barry schools

Burlington Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa April 11, 1930 (contributed by Margaret Rutledge
Miss Dorothy Main, formerly of Carthage, now living in Barry, Illinois, has announced her engagement to John McTucker of that place. The announcement was made at a bridge party at the home of Miss Main. She is a daughter of Mrs. Roy Scott, and has won many honors for her high school at Barry, in competitive singing.

The Barry Adage - 05 Jul 1939
Only one death was caused by fireworks over the entire nation on the Fourth of July according to reports from one of the leading midwest daily newspapers. Auto accidents and drownings caused a total of deaths of between 400 and 500 persons. Only one person in Barry was injured serioiusly enough to require the attention of a physician and that was Orin Larimore who spilled a vessel of smoking hot grease on his hand causing a very painful burn. There was one auto accident when a Michigan car ran into a culvert west of town and the four occupatants received minor injuries. Barry was comparitively quiet conpared to previous years when the city has staged a celebration. Most persons either spent a quiet day at home, enjoyed picnics or attented fireworks displays in the evening.
Mrs. Caroline Pothast of Los Angeles is spending this week in Barry with relatives. She will be in this vicinity for several months visiting her children and other relatives.
W.R. Hatfield, former superintendent of schools in Barry, and also a former county superintendent of schools, will visit in Barry Thursday and Fannie Watson will hold open house from 2:30 until 4:30 in the afternoon for friends of Mr. Hatfield who wish to call. Mr. Hatfield is now living in Chicago.
On Monday John E. Suter completed moving his fixtures from the Richardson building on the south side of Mortimer street to the McKee building on the north side of the same street. In the move he has dropped the name of the Highway Cafe and his new tavern will be known as the "Silver Dollar Inn." Mr. Suter came to Barry from Bayliss two years ago and purchased the resaurant he has since been operating from Eugene Wendorff.
Lee Staggs began his duties Saturday July 1 (1939) as star route mail carrier between Hannibal and Jacksonville, serving the Barry postoffice and others enroute between the two cities. Mr. Staggs arrives in Barry at approximately 4:30 am each morning except Sunday. On his return trip from Jacksonville he reaches Barry at 6 p.m. in the evening. The star route from Louisiana MO to Barry has been discontinued under the new arrangement. The driver on that route now goes only to New Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Staggs have moved to Hannibal and are now located at 808 Vermonot street.
Mrs. Everett Oakley was taken to Blessing hospital THursday in the Keller-Lock ambulance. Mrs. Oakley has been seriously ill since the birth of a son on June 22.
Mrs. E.A. McAtee is in Charleston for a few days visit.
Alfred Goodale of Champaign, is spending his vacation in Barry.
Alvine Kleinschmidt of St. Louis visited in Barry over the holidays.
Rev. McKendree Blair of Jacksonville, wasa in Barry Friday.
Mrs. A.J. Hamilton returned Friday from a visit to Fordyce AR
Rachel Redman spent the weekend in Payson with Charlotte Cosgrove.
Marianna Theobald of Bloomington spent the weekend in Barry.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Templeton of Champaign were in Barry over the Fourth.
Mrs. Nellie Edmon ofJefferson City spent last week with Mrs. Fanny Watson.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Strubinger of Good Hope IL are visiting his parents here.
Glenn Patrick of Tonica IL spent the fourth in Barry with relatives.
A niece, Miss Bernice Rohrig of St. Louis MO is spending her vacation in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kunzelman and Mrs. Susie Mulhall.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Earnst of Hayti MO are visiting for a few days.
Mrs. Kate Hess went to Peoria Sunday for a week's visit with her daughter Mrs. Mildred Moser.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stauffer and family of Chicago are visiting with friends and relatives
Sybil Earnest of Chicago, is spending a few days with her grandparents Mr.a nd Mrs. Lee Cunningham.
Emmett L. Lippincott of Chicago arrived Sunay for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Lippincott and other relatives.
Mrs. Russell Dresch of Chicago is spending a part of her vacation in Barry with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham.
Mrs. Fay McAtee and daughter Dorothy Lou of Birmingham AL will come today for a visit with her mother-in-law Mrs. Myrtle McAtee.. She has been visiting her parents in Macomb.
Mrs. Angie Larimore, Mrs. Hazel Liggett, Rachel Redman, Otis Larimore, Oria Larimore and Mrs. Harold Larimore drove to St. Louis Tuesday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fletcher.
Mr. and Mrs. Paige Weisenger and two children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Logan. Mr. Weisenger returned home but Mrs. Weisenger and children remained for a visit in the Logan home.
C.A. Nobis, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes and son, Thomas Jr. and Miss Myrtle Powell visited in the homeof Mrs. Louisa Lasher at Timewell Sunday. They also called at the home of Ernest Nobis in Quincy.
Mrs. Nancy Blair and Miss Dolly Lane entertained at dinner at Mrs. Blair's home Friday in honor of Miss ROberta Amrine of Griggsville. Guests were Mis Mary Fitch, Fannie B. Watson and Mrs. Edith McKinney and Mrs. Clara Morey.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Love drove to Chicago Thursday for a visit with relatives. They were accompanied as far as Ottawa by Miss Betty Kendall and Joe Stearns. Miss Kendall has re-entered the Ottawa sanatorium where she was a patient for 16 months before returning to her home here a year ago.
Marcella Ursery was elected president of the Queen Esthers at a meeting held at the home of Anna Mae Myers recently. Other officers were Vice-President, Yvonne Grubb; recording secretary, Anna Mae Myers, corresponding secretary Eileen Fesler. The group will have a picnic at Indian Mound park in Quincy July 13. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mary Louis Sykes July 27.
A birthday party was held at the home of Mr.a nd Mrs. O.S. ARnett Friday evening in honor of birthday anniversary of their son, Lawrence who is visiting here from Washington D.C. The party which was a surprise, was planned by the latter's sister, Mrs. Harry Lease. Those attending were: Mrs. Everett Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Fee and children, Mr. and Mrs. Wren Jeffers and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Everett Harris, MR. and Mrs. Pat Phebus and Clarine Hornback of ElDara, Mr. Otto of Racine Wisc., Mr. and Mrs. Walker Predmore, Mr. and Mrs. James Schmalshof and children, Miss Meredith, Robert Harris and Mr. and mrs. Harry Lease.
Roy Hinch and two children of Valley City spent Monday in Barry.
Ray Bowers spent the weekend with his wife, Mrs. Nina Bowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moore and family spent Sunday with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forshey of Winchester, are visiting relatives in Barry.
John Likes spent the 4th with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Likes.
Mr. and Mrs. George Barber of Hannibal were visiting in Barry one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Berry and son Olin of Quincy spent Sunday with Mr.a nd Mrs. joe Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Linthicum of Milton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cadwallader.
Mrs. Eva Thompson and son, Myron of East St. Louis spent the fourth with Mrs. Matilda Lewton.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Law and son of Chicago, came Monday to spend the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cook.
William Booth who has been confined in his home for the last three weeks with a badly sprained back, is slowly recovering.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Denum and two children spent the weekend in Quincy visiting friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farmer and daughter of Quincy spent the week end with Mr.a nd rs. Ralph Farmer.
Shirley Stroheker came home Sunday from Marshall MO where she has been visitingher aunt, Mrs. Nellie Entriken.
Mrs. Percy R. Perry, entertained the members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Baptist church at her home Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elser and daughter Jackie of Peoria cameMonday evening to spend the Fourth with friends and relatives.
Jerrold Wilbur "Tommy" Grunden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Grunden of Barry, was discharged from St. Mary's hospital Sunday and brought to his parents home at Barry. Tommy has been a patient since November 29 and had an eye removed several weeks ago in an effort to halt the growth of glioma, which is threatening his life. His general condition was reported as satisfactory.
Herbert Johnson and Alfred Welcourne spent the weekend in Barry.
Rev. and Mrs. A.C. Davis and children went to Kansas City Monday for a visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Waltner and son of Macomb spent Thursday and Friday with MR. and MRs. Phillip Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Myers and son of Rock Island spent last Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Hufnagel.
Mr. and MRs. Carl Berglund of Chicago are visiting in the home of the latter's mother Mrs. J. Olive Woolery.
Orin Larimore of the Illinois Cafe met with a very painful accident during the noon hour Tuesday when he turned a vessel of hot lard over his right hand.
Dr. R.H. Main has been seriously ill at his home for the last week. His condition is showing some improvement at this time.
Mrs. Eva Koeller and son, Harold of Champaign spent the weekend with the former's sons, Marion and Herman Koeller and their families.
The Townsend club will meet in the park following the band concert Wednesday July 12. There will be a very good speaker here for the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Barney McCardle and daughter of Greensburg IN are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Strubinger. Mr. McCardle is on his way to Kansas City.
Mrs. Jones and daughter Sandra of Jefferson City MO are visiting in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woodworth.
Mrs. Marion Koeller entertained friends of her daughter, Barbara in celebration of the latter's third birthday which was Sunday. The party was held Friday afternoon in the Dr. Main home on Diamond Hill. The guests were Mrs. Lowell Parrick and daughter, Connie, Mrs. Lola Doyle and grandsons, Alfred and RIchard Koeller, Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughter Nancy Bess, Mrs. Oral Bethard and daughter Barbara Joyce, Mrs. Robert Kay and daughter Carolyn, Mrs. George Robb and son, John R., H.L. Nelson and son Mac, Francis Joan Wheelan and Jane Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Fletcher and daugher, Betty Ann, came from East St. Louis Sunday for a week's vacation. Mrs. Larimore and carla, the Flethcers, Dr. and Mrs. A.L. Leggett of Hannibal, Mr. and Mrs. E. Mackinson, son Eddie, of Quincy, enjoyed a picnic supper at Dr. Leggett's home July 4, and saw the boat races and fireworks at Hannibal. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Fletcher will visit Mr. Fletcher's sister Mrs. Mildred SMith and family at Manteua, near Chicago, stopping over at Petersburg, Macomb, and also visit Mrs. Ella Lease at Hull, and Mrs. Angie Larimore and family at Barry. Betty Ann Fletcher will sepnd her vacation with her aunt and uncle Dr. and Mrs. A.L. Leggett.
Dr. and Mrs. A.L. Leggett of Hannibal accompanied by Mrs. Angie Larimore, daughter Carla and son, Otis and Mrs. Ruth Larimore drove to Davenport Iowa in the Leggett car SUnday morning. They were met in Davenport by Harold Larimore and drove to DesMoines Iowa where they all spent the night. Monday they went to Indianola Iowa where Otis and Harold Larimore were met by Glen Utsler. The three will drive to Denver CO where Harold will leave them to go to Miles City Mont., where he has a state job. Otis and Mr. Utsler will drive to Los Angeles CA. The boys are driving a Captain's car through and will be in Los Angeles by July 8. The boys will report for duty at San Diego July 12, where they expect to board ship for Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, where the boys will be stationed for the next 27 months. The leggetts, Mrs. Larimore and Carla returned to Hannibal Monday evening. Mrs. Ruth Larimore stopped off at Milan MO for a visit.

Alton Evening Telegraph - 07 January 1941 (contributed by Margaret Rutledge
The wedding of Elmer Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Rigg of Barry, took place in the parsonage of the Christian Church in Hannibal, Mo., at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, the Rev. C. J. Armstrong performing the single ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thaxton of this city, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the couple's only attendants.Later they were served a wedding supper at the American Hotel Annex at Hannibal, the couple leaving soon afterwards on a wedding trip, returning here Wednesday where they have furnished an apartment in the home of Mrs. Leroy Piper.Mrs. Jackson is a graduate of the Barry high school in the class of 1936 and for the past four and a half years has been employed in the First National Bank of Barry. She resigned Dec. 31.The groom is a graduate of the local high school in the class of 1932 and is employed in construction in the state highway department. The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri Wednesday Aug. 23, 1944 page 7CBC GRAD TO ILLINOIS BANK POSITIONLast week Mr. E. F. Stauffer, President, First National Bank, Barry, Illinois, called the Employment Department of the Chillicothe Business College regarding an opening for a secretary. Norma Jean Tucker of Williamstown, Mo., who had just completed her stenographic course was recommended and Mr. Stauffer paid her expenses to Barry for a personal interview. She was successful with her interview and went to work this past Wednesday. While Barry is not a large place this bank is capitalized at $1,000,000.00. Mining and agriculture are the main sources of income.

Waterloo Daily Courier 6 Feb 1972 page 31 (Waterloo, Iowa) (contributed by Margaret Rutledge
MOULDS - KNEPPER - CEDAR FALLS - An announcement is being made of the engagement of Miss Janet Moulds of 1929 Franklin St., to David Knepper of Barry, Ill.Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. George Moulds of Fairbank, and Mr. and Mrs. Loras Knepper of Farley.Miss Moulds is a senior student at the University of Northern Iowa. Her fiance is employed by the First National Bank of Barry.A summer wedding is being planned.