Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The house that is still standing after Order No. 11
The farm home was on the main road and many troops passed by the home crossing the river (Osage) at Callies Ford, south of the house. The troops used the farm yard as a stopping place and used the well to drink from and to water their horses .Mrs Barrows would also help a wounded soldier. Mr. Barrows had passed away before the Civil War and Mrs. Barrows and children lived in the house when “Order 11” was issued.
This is the story that Mrs. Bradley told my mom. “Grandmother moved by wagon somewhere near Balltown (west of Arthur), which was called Ball Mill at the time she left her farm with the children and a load of things when the “Order 11” was issued.
Sometime during the time she was away from the farm she decided she would go back to the farm and check on things. Mrs. Bradley at this time was about six years old, and her uncle Willie was about sixteen. Willie went with her and her mother and they traveled across the prairie to the Barrows homestead. They were crossing the pasture east of Papinville when two soldiers stopped them and asked grandmother to come with them and identify two outlaws they had killed. They thought they had killed Pony Hill. Grandmother and Uncle Wille went with one soldier and the other stayed with my mother, team and wagon. Grandmother had fixed a lunch for they would be staying overnight. While grandmother was gone the soldier got into the lunch box and ate all of the cinnamon small pies. These were mother’s favorites and we always remembered this story. The next day grandmother had Uncle Willie to bury the two men. Pony Hill was not one of the men killed.”
It has been told that the house had bullet holes in the weatherboards and the floor was burnt a little, but the fire had not caught hold to burn the house down. They figured that it was not burnt because Mrs. Barrows took care of the soldiers as they came through.
This is the last Civil War story. Let’s try and keep the history of Papinville alive. We have a nice museum, shelter house, school and bridge for people to see. If you are interested in helping in any way call these numbers 417 395 4288 or 417 395 2594. We are thinking about having an event between Thanksgiving and Christmas that will be an event that you won’t want to miss. More details later. Thanks to Mid America Live and the Radio Station for putting the stories and news on the internet, shopper and radio station. Until next time.
-Submitted by Phyllis Stewart (Activity Director)
Monday, October 9, 2023
Archie JH Football team finishes season undefeated
We would like to Congratulate the Archie Junior High Football team for completing an undefeated season tonight at Jasper! #ArchieStrong
Obituary - Richard Eddie Moores
Funeral Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2023 at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Marshall, Missouri.
A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.
Robbery at Price Chopper Pharmacy in Pleasant Hill
Price Chopper
Pleasant Hill Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Price Chopper Pharmacy.
While this is a fluid incident and information is limited, we do know that the suspect was a white male, wearing a dark colored sock cap, white hoodie, and blue jeans.
We are still collecting information and will update as more information is available.
Obituary - Kelvin Gene Cook
Kelvin was raised in the Kansas City area and graduated from Shawnee Mission Schools. Following his marriage to Laura, they moved to Montevallo where they have resided for more than 20 years. Kelvin enjoyed fishing, mowing his yard, and anything he could do outside. He especially loved his dogs, and his grandkids more than anything and he enjoyed playing his guitar for all the kids. Most of all was his dedication to God and studying his word. He read his bible every morning and faithfully followed God. Kelvin greatly impacted everyone who came in contact with him. He was an inspiration to all.
In addition to his wife Laura, he is survived by three children, Joey Kaderly and his wife Samantha, El Dorado Springs, MO, Joni O’Banion and her husband, Shawn of Montevallo, and Jerod Kelley and his wife, Cheryl and family of Olathe, KS; he is also survived by two sisters, Karen and her husband, Sal of Indiana, Karmen Collins and her husband, Darrell of Independence, MO; and one brother, Keirsten Cook and his wife, Christy of Kansas City, MO; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Carliss Townsend officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. There will be no graveside services.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
Dabbs Concrete Construction & Septic Systems, LLC
Licensed and insured with over 19 years experience. We specialize in all types of concrete flatwork, decorative stamped/stained & short walls. We are also state licensed for both basic and advanced septic systems and do all types of sewer repairs and lagoons. Serving Cedar, Henry, Polk, Vernon, Bates, St. Clair and surrounding counties. Lots of local references, for a free estimate call 417-955-5400
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