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ISSN 0884-2140

Volume 22 Number 1

February 2006

Phelps County Genealogical Society QUARTERLY

Published by Phelps County Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 571 Rolla, Missouri 65402-0571

Phelps County Genealogical Society

PO Box 571 Rolla MO 65402-0571

Phone: 573-364-9597

Email: <[email protected]> http://www.rollanet.org/~pcgs/Index.html

PCGS Quarterly ♦ Volume 22 − Number 1 ♦ February 2006

President’s Message Hello Fellow Genealogist,

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Holiday season. The Phelps County Genealogical Society has new officers to start off the New Year: President-Reba Fryer, Vice President-Phyllis Cooley, Treasurer-Bill Silleck, Recording Secretary-Mike Lusher, and Corresponding Secretary-Ruth Adair.

For those of you who don’t know me, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have lived in the Rolla area my entire life as has my husband Darren of 22 years. We have three children, two sons 19 and 16, and a 3 year old daughter. I started doing research about 15 years ago and joined the Society about a year later. I was not at all interested in my roots until I was asked to straighten out a problem with a cemetery and that is what got me going. Someone asked me how do you know who is buried in that spot; you were not around then. True, but I did have the documentation that said who was buried in that particular spot (the person buried there had died before I was born). However, they used to keep what is referred to as burial permits. So my research began. Why not find out who these people were that had died before I was born? What was their story and how did they get here? Needless to say, I was hooked.

I would like to take this time to thank the past Officers and volunteers for all the hard work and dedication that they contributed this past year, you know who you are. Some of you went above and beyond your roles as members and officers. It has been a very busy year for the Society, with the move across the parking lot to our new location in the Old Phelps County Courthouse. Shelves had to be made or put together, furniture acquired from various donors, and phones donated to make it a workable library. THANKS TO ALL. A special thanks to Sheila Wood for pulling it all together. We now have a very welcoming room for researchers and visitors to come to.

With the New Year have come some new items as well. We now have a new copier which was donated by a very dear person who saw a need and met that need for the society. We have also received by donation the new accounting software for the treasurer to provide the requested reports for the members. A very BIG THANKS to these two contributors. These items will provide a lot of benefit for the Phelps County Genealogical Society. Hope to see you all at the meetings in the future. Reba Fryer PCGS President

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PHELPS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Research Room

Hours of Operation

We keep the research room (7) in the old Phelps County Court House open on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 5:00. We will also open the research room for out of town visitors at other prearranged times. If you want to visit at another time, please call on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:45 (573) 364-9597 or e-mail us at [email protected] to make the necessary arrangements. We will be happy to see you.

PCGS Officers - 2006 President

Reba Sands Fryer [email protected]

Vice President Phyllis Cooley

N/A Recording Secretary

Mike Lusher [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary Ruth Adair

[email protected] Treasurer

William B. (Bill) Silleck [email protected]

Please keep your mailing address current. Send all address changes to our P.O. Box so you won't miss any quarterlies.

PCGS Membership

Current dues are $15.00 per year. The membership year runs from January 1 through December 31. Dues for the following year are payable by November 1, and are past due if not received by January 1. All members receive four periodicals, and any occasional newsletter that may be published. However, quarterlies will not be mailed unless dues are current.

PCGS Mailing Address

The address of the Phelps County Genealogical Society is Post Office Box 571, Rolla, MO 65402-0571 as shown on all our literature. PLEASE DO NOT send mail intended for the PCGS to the courthouse or to any other address. Thank you for your cooperation.

Copyright 2006 Phelps County Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 571 Rolla, MO 65402-0571


Editor’s Message Hello all. As your new Quarterly editor, it is only right that I give you a little information about myself. My name is Steven Michael Lusher, but everyone calls me Mike. Only the IRS calls me Steven. I am an employee and a student at the University of Missouri-Rolla. I live in Rolla and have been a Phelps County resident since 1993. I have been a member of PCGS since the beginning of 2000. After my dad passed away in 1994, I began digging into our family history. Lo and behold, the Lusher side of the family took up residence in Phelps and Crawford counties sometime in the mid 1850’s. So moving from Franklin to Phelps county has been kind of a “homecoming” for me. Anyway, I’m fairly new to genealogy but I really enjoy it…discovering something new about your ancestors is exciting. I’m looking forward to the challenge of putting together the Quarterly in such a manner that folks who read it may also experience the joy and excitement of discovery.

Phelps County, Missouri Old Marriage Licenses/Certificates

The old marriage licenses/certificates listed below

may be claimed by a descendant of the participants.

This is a continuation of the old marriage licenses/certificates published in the 2002 quarterly number 3. Many of these licenses were claimed years ago, but the remaining old licenses were given to the Phelps County Genealogical Society so that we might find the family members who would like to have them. All you need to do to claim the license of your ancestor is to send a Number 10 (approx, 4-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches) self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with one first Class stamp (currently 37 cents). The licenses will be given away on a first come, first served basis, so someone may have already claimed the license you are interested in. The address is: Phelps County Genealogical Society P.O. Box 571 Rolla, Mo. 65402-0571 [email protected] ===============================================================

1935 Ament, Henry Buren Duke, Lorraine 14 July Bayo, Sylvewster M. Roberts, Viola L. 05 May Benson, Harry A. X Williamson, Bertha 23 April Blaylock, Grunup Owen Arnold, Ione Madeline 31 March Borgfeld, William C. Barneko, Louise 14 April Buford, Orville L. Stagner, Shellia 23 February Burgoyne, William Richard Mann, Margaret Elizabeth 21 December Clayton, John Henry Mueller, Norma Catherine 25 August


Dausmann, Henry William Conaran, Edna 04 August de Liniere, Victor Henry Haven, Selene Josephine 01 June Deffre, Robert Fred Herter, Martha A. 16 March Denton, Ferman Wiley Halbrook, Gladys Marie 09 February Dodkins, Devol Ernest Casebolt, Goldie Gladine 09 December Donahue, Gerald Michael Welker, Fern Angela 02 May Duffin, Edward Sherrell, Ethel 30 June Engle, Claude Ray Hendrix, Eula 08 June Fuhlendorf, Christy G. Gordan, Emma E. 15 December Gallion, William Fanning, Anna 31 May Gatrell, Donald Hamby, Edna 10 September Gault, James Herbert Gault, Ida Dorothy 12 January Gibbs, Carl M. Plank, Pauline E. 14 December Gilpin, Carroll C. Maccubbin, Frances T. 17 August Groves, Norris Hanks, Nina 04 November Haller, Lloyd C. Ackerson, Dorothy 19 October Hammack, Orla Russell Sellers, Lucy Isabella 30 January Hardesty, Edwin Walter Bush, Ruth Laura 23 July Hatcher, J.F. Pidcock, Artie 04 December Hauser, Carl H. O’Neil, Ethel M. 07 May Hehl, Raymond L. Stevenson, Clara 27 December Henderson, Garland Frossard, Louise 09 November Henson, Charles Earl Lamb, Lena Elizabeth 24 December Hesse, Vernon Stair, Shirley Or Lou 13 October Housewright, Herbert Lively, Laura B. 15 April Hudson, William Floyd Nelson, Grace Virginia 26 May Hunt, Frank G. Herman, Irene 14 December Karraker, Joseph B. Heinrich, Virginia 10 November Klersch, Elmer Morrison, Ann 31 August Knight, Claude Roy Branson, Ruth 26 June Koetter, Joseph Lillis Munoz, Virginia T. 16 December Lambiel, Leo E. X Huffman, Marcialee 07 November Largent, George Walsh, Margaret 14 July Laxton, Loren King, Irene 03 June Lierman, Chester T. Hill, Gail Eddie 01 December Lindsay, Fergus Marion Whitworth Elizabeth 23 February Lock, George ? Hanks, Cora G. 25 December Long, Guy T. Fearney, Fannie R. 23 March Lowery, Russell C. Drake, Esther C. 21 October Milhone, Frank Dillchay, Florence 23 September Morton, Clarence Virgil Mauk, Mayzo Pauline 08 January Nicks, Alvie Melvin Barnes, Margaret Jean 06 April O’Leary, Arthur Shugdas, Alma 20 July Pasco, George Lewis Rose, Mary Opal 23 January Picker, Orville Eugene Hartley, Reva 02 March Pitzer, Ma… ? Sillyman, Laura 08 March Plank, Ervin Smith, Myrtle 15 March Roland, Lloy Bruce Freshour, Lillie Elizabeth 01 June


Seff, Fred J. Brandt, Venita H. 23 April Shelton, Elmer M. Huff, Ruby J. 08 January Shelton, Jewell W. Lowe, Avis 27 April Siefield, Hiram F. Hendrick, Gertrude 07 February Sims, Fred E. McKibben, Florence Leigh 11 April Snelson, Bartie B. Cowan, Daisy Marie 30 March Stivino, Stuart McElellen Christeson, Erpel…? 28 September Taggart, William M. Jr. Ralston, Clara Sutton 12 June Thompson, Homer Ferdinand Henkenius, Agatha Mary 29 October Thornberry, Martin H. Galliher, Addie B. 23 July Tweed, Russell Baxter, Violet 31 March Ulrich, Joseph Lawrence Fitzenrider, Vallora Eva 02 March Wallace, Henry Glenn Shotwell, Virginia 26 June Westergard, William Henry Laurbach, Byrnina Jane 25 May Wilmas, Walter Hartman, Dorothy 03 August Woodward, Hurshel Westiman, Cumolette …? 19 June York, Emerson Fipps, Fern 21 August

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1936 Akley, William Earney, Kathleen 09 January Albertson, Leslie Earl Grempcznski, Lillian Louise 16 March Beck, Roy R. Beck, Ellen Anna 25 February Beeler, Paul L. Wofferd, Kathleen 25 July Berwick, Harold H. Wilkins, Lillian 11 July Bishop, A.R. Hicks, Earlyne Harriet 13 December Blasé, Fred Donnelly, Hilda 04 October Boatwright, Edmund L. D. Warren, Pearl Julia 24 August Border, Lowell J. Coppock, Mildred E. 16 September Buck, Robert Halvorsen Smith, Viola Mary 04 October Bueker, John Walter Harris, Carolyn 01 January Burch, Troy Virgil O’Brien, Willa Mae 15 February Cape, Gerald Eldon Clonti, Eileen Goldie 13 May Casarotto, John D. Dodd, Eula Blanche 04 January Cheadle, Thomas Perry Prayza, Rose Mabel 24 December Condray, Harold Cook, Opal 19 December Danuser, Henry Elbert Glieze, Edna Rosa 27 may DePriest, Lee Lawton, Elanor V. 12 December Dunnavant, Francis Marion McLard, Hazel Eva 21 September Elmore, Virgie Link, Blanche 07 July Farris, Wesley James Gray, Marjorie McGee 13 June Floyd, Clair L. Harris, Madge 11 April Fox, Harry R. Baker, Margaret Alberta 22 December Frankensten, George Basham, Bernice 07 February Freemontt, W. A. Lowenstein, Mildred 14 February Gibbs, Arley M. Nelson, Verna D. 06 June


New Books in the Research Room

Chronicles of the Chriscos and Hurts from England to Shannon County, Missouri Iron County, Missouri---1973 Obituaries Iron County, Missouri ---Cemeteries Iron County, Missouri---1945 Obituaries Iron County, Missouri---1946 Obituaries John Albert Undertaking Business 1878-1921--- Iron County, Missouri Dent County’s Historic Place Names 1890 U.S. Special Schedules---Shannon County, Missouri Remembering Eliza Missouri Bushyhead Census Records Reynolds County, Missouri---Marriage Records, etc. White Funeral Home Register, 1907-1924---Caledonia, Missouri Book I: Iron County, Missouri Obituaries---1982-1991 Book II: Iron County, Missouri Obituaries---1992-1999 (all donated by Melba Baker) ==================================================== Webber Family group sheets and much more---Phelps County, Missouri (donated by Carolyn Tillford) ==================================================== The Story of John Webber and The Webber Family Xerox Copy of Goodspeed’s History of Phelps County, Missouri---1889 Note from Mike Lusher, the new Quarterly Editor: The following is an excerpt from Goodspeed’s History of Phelps County. I include it because it is one of the very first pieces of genealogical material encountered when I started my family research. Fairview Church was organized in 1878 by Rev. N. H. Buck, on the Salem road, five miles southeast of Rolla. They now have fifty-one members, who have been under the pastoral charge of Revs. Buck, I. Lunbeck, D. S. Dunlovey, Revelle, Poole, and I. J. K. Lunbeck. Their first members were the Hales, Lushers, Parks, Morris, and Castleman. They use a log school-house. The church was reorganized by Rev. B. F. Pool in 1886.


Glimpses. . .75 years ago…1931 From The Rolla Herald, Thursday February 5, 1931

HOTEL EDWIN LONG Hotel Edwin Long is the name of the new hotel being completed at the corner of Eight

and Pine streets in this city. This action was decided upon last Thursday at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Nation Building Company, with Mr. Aston, who has leased the hotel.

Many names have been suggested for this new hotel, but after considering everything, it was decided that it was fit and proper to name the hotel in honor of the man who had made his wealth in Rolla and whose wealth had made it possible to build this finest structure in Rolla.

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Long came in Rolla almost with the beginning of Rolla. Every dollar they possessed was made in Rolla. They left their fortune to their only son, Edwin Long, who was successful in doubling his inheritance. Edwin Long’s sons are the financial backers of the hotel building. It was not their suggestion, however, that the hotel be named in honor of their father. It was the unanimous expression of the Board of Directors of the Building Company to honor the man who had been a former President of the National Bank, who had served the people as mayor of Rolla several terms, whose wealth had always been directed toward the upbuilding and development of Rolla. And thus it will bear his name.

PERSONALS Mrs. Jenson Tyson and Miss Ada Howell were in St. Louis Saturday---Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith were in St. Louis the first of this week---Mrs. S. L. Perry of Edgar Springs, Mo. spent Wednesday in Rolla with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Perry---Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Melton and son, John Melton, of Edgar Springs, Mo., were in Rolla Wednesday---Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dean, of Lecoma, Mo. were among the Rolla visitors last Saturday---George Marsh and little son Elva of Yancy Mills were in Rolla Saturday---Miss Agnes Deegan went to St. Louis Wednesday for a few days visit---Attorneys J. A. Watson and S. N. Lorts were looking after legal business in St. Louis Tuesday.

NEWBURG NEWS Mrs. E. E. Paulsell, Assistant Editor

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Waterman, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Waterman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cox, have returned to their home in Gary, Ind.---Mr. and Mrs. Nate Root are receiving congratulations over a son born to them Monday. He will answer to the name of her grandfather, H. A. Root---Mr. and Mrs. Howard Edison are rejoicing over a son, born to them Thursday morning, who will answer to the name of Donald Wayne---Mrs. Louise Long and children spent Sunday at Arlington, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ormsby---Mr. and Mrs. Louie DeShurley motored to Rolla Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Drew returned home with them and visited her sister, Mrs. G. W. Roach---The Harmony Class of the Christian Church will meet with Judge and Mrs. W. E. Duncan Tuesday evening---John Thomas purchased the grocery and butcher business of Frank Spradling in the north part of town. Mr. Thomas took possession last Monday---Mr. and Mrs. Ed Grayson of Pacific, motored out Saturday and spent several days in Newburg, the guest of Mrs. Joyner and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Grayson.


Glimpses. . .100 years ago…1906

From The Rolla Herald-Democrat, Thursday February 1, 1906

WANTED A good girl for general house work. Wages, $3.00 a week. Apply to Mrs. A. L. McRae

REED-MITCHELL Last Wednesday evening, January 31st 1906, Dr. H. L. Reed and Miss Mable Mitchell

were united in marriage in the parlor of the Imperial hotel, Rev. F. S. Beggs of the M. E. church officiating.

Dr. Reed is the son of George Reed of Beulah. He was first educated in this county, and then taught school. He afterwards entered Barnes University in St. Louis from which he graduated in 1904 in a class of 129 students, and of which Dr. Reed stood fifth from the head and received honorable mention. Dr. Reed is now engaged in the practice of his profession at his home in Beulah, and enjoys the confidence of his people.

Mrs. Reed is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Licking, Missouri. She has been engaged in teaching school in Texas county. She is a young lady of estimable qualities and was always admired by her many friends.

The young couple departed for their home at Beulah Thursday, where they will be welcomed by their host of friends with congratulations and best wishes. From The Rolla Herald-Democrat, Thursday February 8, 1906

SALTS ASSAULTS RUCKER As County Clerk B. H. Rucker was on his way to the Court House to attend the meeting of the County Court Tuesday morning, he was halted by Representative W. J. Salts, who began to upbraid Rucker for circulating statements regarding him (Salts) and Hohenschild relative to the recent investigation of the School of Mines. Rucker tried to pass the matter of pleasantly and told Salts that he did not care to discuss the subject with him but Salts followed up and denounced Rucker as a liar, which Rucker resented with a blow in Salt’s face with his fist. Salts at once jerked a 38-caliber revolver from his pocket which Rucker seized and held and made him put it back in his pocket until bystanders and City Marshal Dan McMasters rushed and separated them and Marshal McMasters took charge of the pistol and placed both under arrest. The trial of Salts for carrying concealed weapons will come up before Mayor Koch Friday.

LOCAL GLEANINGS One of the most delightful meetings of the ‘young ladies’ whist club was Friday at the home of Mrs. Harry R. McCaw. The game favors fell to Miss Georgie Harrison and Miss Gordon. An elegant lunch was served---As a result of the Democratic Central Committee and of the Phelps county branch of the Missouri Immigration Association at Rolla last Saturday, there was a large attendance of farmers from all parts of Phelps County to be seen on our streets---The ‘lucky thirteen’ club had a jolly time on Saturday at the home of Miss Mary Shaw. Whist was the game, and Miss Mary J. McCrae and Miss Ida Smith winning the high score received the prizes, while Miss Lucille Harrison carried off the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served.


Glimpses. . .125 years ago..1881 From The Rolla Weekly Herald, Thursday February 3, 1881

LOCAL GLEANINGS Did you see the bear?---St. Valentine’s Day is drawing nigh---The boot-black’s harvest has arrived---Several business changes are spoken of---What has become of the ’Silver Cornet Band?’---The ‘mud train’ is now working near Arlington---Julius Petzold offered $100 for the performing bear---New cars for the Atlantic & Pacific railroad go west daily---According to the census returns, Rolla has a population of 1,851---Sam. Bowles sprained his ankle last Friday evening, which is giving him pain---The author of “Beautiful Snow” ought to try his hand on this slush and mud---All trains are instructed to run slow over Big Beaver bridge, owing to the thaw---A couple of dead hogs can be found near the railroad track back of Millard, Smith & Co’s warehouse---The governor has re-appointed Judge C. C. Bland and A. M. Millard, Esq., curators of the State University---William Hambleton, a former resident of this place, died in Leadville, Col., on the first day of last January---Master Sammie Tipton pleasantly entertained a number of his young friends at his father’s residence on Tuesday evening---Chas. Creusbar and Mrs. Mooman were arrested last Saturday for lascivious conduct. They gave bond to appear next Saturday.

ST. JAMES ITEMS [From The Press]

Wm. James will resume the shipping of Iron ore from this point this week---Jacob Stone shipped three cars of wheat from this point to St. Louis on Saturday---Mrs. Emory informs us that the festival has been postponed until the weather gets better---Mrs. R. W. Mendel returned from St. Louis last week, looking well and apparently having fully enjoyed her visit---Chas. Bremer, our enterprising druggist, was arrested last Thursday by a Deputy United States Marshal for a violation of the law governing the sale of tobaccos---Saturday night was one of unusual carousing. Seemingly all the boys were taking a benefit from the marshal’s having fallen into disfavor, and the result was a lively town for about five hours. From The Rolla Weekly Herald, Thursday February 24, 1881

NOT GUILTY The Herald published a rumor a short time since that Rev. Jack Zeigler, pastor of the colored Baptist church in this city, had been refused the pulpit of that church for practices not strictly in accordance with the scripture. The charge was investigated by the church, and the Rev. Mr. Zeigler is fully exonerated, as the following report handed me by the Elder, shows: Rolla, Mo., Feb. 21st, 1881 It has been reported that the members of the colored Baptist church, of which the Rev. Jackson Zeigler has been pastor for the past ten years, did not admit him to the pulpit, and on this day the church convened together and pronounced that report all false, and to the injury of the colored preachers, and we would be glad for the people to read this for themselves, and to the ones who reported to the press, may the God of Heaven give him his just pay when he comes in the next world. Done by order of the church. Rev. James H. Chambers, Missionary of the Union Association.


Rolla High School Graduates-1932 [left half of full photo]

What a sharp looking group…Do you recognize anybody?


Rolla High School Graduates-1932 [right half of full photo]

(Photo courtesy of Marilyn Taylor)


The Phelps County Missouri Genealogical Society Bylaws

Revised 18 May 2004 - Approved 20 July 2004

ARTICLE ONE The Society shall be known as the Phelps County Missouri Genealogical Society, whose address is P.O. Box 571, Rolla, MO 65402-0571.

ARTICLE TWO

This Society shall function as a not for profit organization, and no part of the net earnings of this society shall inure to the benefit of any private individual. No member of this society shall use his/her office for personal gain, nor any information obtained in performance of the duties thereby. The Phelps County Genealogical Society, hereinafter referred to as “The Society," shall be operated as a not for profit organization under the laws of the State of Missouri, as defined in Article 13.

ARTICLE THREE - PURPOSE The purpose of this Society shall be to preserve and perpetuate ancestral records for educational and historical purposes; to encourage the study of family history and teach the methods of genealogical research; to promote the preservation and safeguarding of genealogical data.

ARTICLE FOUR - MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Membership in The Society is open to any person. Section 1. Any person desiring to become a member may do so by completing an application form

and forwarding it, along with annual dues, to the corresponding secretary. The corresponding secretary will then forward monies and information to the treasurer.

Section 2. a. Annual dues shall be established by the executive committee with the approval of The Society in a regular business session.

b. The membership year shall be from the first of January through the thirty-first of December.

c. Membership dues are payable as of the first of November for the following calendar year. Membership dues received during the year through October shall be processed for that current year.

ARTICLE FIVE - OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Society shall be a President, a Vice President, a Recording

Secretary, a Corresponding Secretary, and a Treasurer. Section 2. Term of Office. The term of office for all elective officers shall be for One year. All

officers may serve no more than three consecutive terms in the same office.


Section 3. Nominations. The president shall appoint a nominating committee at the September meeting for the purpose of selecting a proposed slate of officers, to be presented at the November meeting, at which time additional nominations may be made from the floor.

Section 4. Election. Officers of The Society are to be elected at the regular membership

meeting held during the month of November. Order of business shall be: a. reading of minutes b. treasurer’s report c. old business d. new business e. election of officers f. installation of new officers g. thank you to outgoing officers.

Section 5. Eligibility. Any active member in good standing shall be eligible to hold an elective

office in The Society, whose dues have been paid at least six months prior to being nominated for office.

Section 6. Vacancies. A vacancy in the elected office of presidency shall be filled for the

remainder of the term by succession of the elected vice-president to president, the remaining offices by recommendation of the president, with the approval by majority vote of Society members, at a duly scheduled general membership meeting.

Section 7. Compliance with By-laws. Upon the election of officers, the nominating committee

shall provide each new officer with a copy of the then current bylaws, and the corresponding secretary shall provide each new member with a copy of the then current bylaws. The failure of any officer to abide by the bylaws of this Society shall be considered due cause for removal from office, upon a majority vote of the general membership at a regular meeting. No officer of the society shall have the authority to alter, or override, any duly carried motion that has been approved by the membership.

ARTICLE SIX - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The President as chief executive of The Society, shall preside at all meetings of The

Society and its executive committee, shall bring before the membership for approval their recommendations, pertaining to the appointment of committees and committee chairs, and be ex-officio member of all committees, except the nominating committee. The president shall recommend officers to complete the term of office of any vacated position. As chief administrative officer of The Society, it shall be the duty of the president to carry out the policies and directives of The Society, as outlined in motions approved by the general membership.

Section 2. The Vice President shall preside at regular meetings and perform all duties that may be necessary during the absence of the president, necessary being defined as essential that it be done immediately; shall become president in the event the office of president becomes permanently vacated. Shall be program chairman and be responsible for meeting arrangements for The Society; shall provide details on meetings, date, time,


place and program for media distribution, to the appropriate individual, as recommended by the president, with the approval of the membership. Section 3. The Recording Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of The Society and the

executive committee, read the current minutes of meetings of both groups at each general membership meeting, furnish the president with a copy of the minutes of meetings as soon as practicable after each meeting, and keep a list of members in attendance to be entered with the minutes of each meeting. In the event of the absence of both the president and the vice-president, the recording secretary shall have the authority to convene the meeting.

Section 4. The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct such correspondence of The Society as

directed by the president or the executive committee and shall be responsible for receiving and distributing incoming correspondence (i.e. checks, membership applications, publication orders, etc.) to the appropriate individual. The corresponding secretary shall send PCGS literature in response to inquiries coming into The Society

Section 5. The Treasurer shall receive from the publications chairperson and/or the corresponding

secretary all dues, donations, funds from the sale of publications and any other income, keeping accurate records of the financial status of The Society. The treasurer and one other executive committee member shall be required to sign all checks. In the absence of the treasurer, any two authorized signatories shall be authorized to pay by check all expenditures of The Society, which have been authorized in the membership approved budget and such other expenditures as authorized by the general membership. The treasurer shall be required to provide each general membership meeting a current “Cash Flow Report.” This report shall summarize the income and expenses of The Society by budget category and cover all of The Society’s financial accounts. The Treasurer shall provide a minimum of nine copies of this report for distribution among members attending the general membership meeting.

ARTICLE SEVEN - MEETINGS AND QUORUMS

Section 1. Meetings of The Society shall be held monthly, January through November. Section 2. A quorum at regular membership meetings shall consist of nine (9) members in good standing. A quorum at an informational meeting shall not be required for the reading of the minutes {corrections, if any, may be noted); presenting the treasurer’s report; for general discussions, with no action taken; or for the presentation of the scheduled program for that meeting. A quorum at a regular meeting shall be required to conduct any/all other Society business.

ARTICLE EIGHT- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND QUORUMS

Section 1. The executive committee shall be composed of the five (5) elected officers of The Society. The executive committee shall be responsible for the policies, called the Standing Rules, under which The Society shall function. These policies shall be established by recommendation of the executive committee, with the approval of a majority of the members in attendance, at a regular membership meeting. Once approved, the standing rules shall remain in effect until rescinded. Should changes be


deemed necessary, these rules may be amended by recommendation of the then current executive committee, at a regularly scheduled membership meeting, with the approval of a majority vote of the members in attendance, at that meeting. The Recording Secretary shall maintain and keep current a Standing Rule Log. This log to list all current Standing Rules, showing dates of approval as well as any and all changes to The Society’s Standing Rules. Copies of the current Standing Rules shall be distributed to those attending The Society’s January meeting. Section 2. There shall be an executive committee meeting scheduled by the president, within thirty (30) days after the installation of officers at the November meeting. Section 3. Executive Committee meetings may be called by the president or by three-fifths (3/5) of

the committee members. Section 4. A quorum of the executive committee shall be required at all meetings. Section 5. The executive committee shall be the trustees for and have custody of all real and personal property owned by The Society. Section 6. The executive committee shall not sell, lease, mortgage, loan or otherwise dispose of any property, real or personal, owned by The Society, unless given such authority by The Society.

ARTICLE NINE - STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1. The Standing Committees of The Society shall be: Publications, Nominating, Research Room and such other committees as the president, with the approval of the membership, shall deem necessary. Section 2. The members of the standing committees of The Society shall not carry over from one year to the next, but shall be appointed by the president, and be approved by the membership at the next regular meeting, though the same person may be re-appointed

ARTICLE TEN – PCGS QUARTERLY

SECTION 1. The Quarterly Editor shall be appointed by the president, and his/her term shall be the same as the membership year, from January 1st through December 31st. The quarterly editor shall be responsible for the content and preparation of the quarterly. Members are encouraged to submit pertinent Phelps County genealogical information, for use in the quarterly as space permits; suggestions are welcomed. SECTION 2 Members of The Society shall receive the PCGS Quarterly, which is published in February, May, August and November. New members joining the PCGS later in the year shall receive any previously published quarterlies for that year, and subsequent quarterlies as they are published during the remainder of the year.

ARTICLE ELEVEN – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The parliamentary authority for The Society shall be Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised – 10th Edition. The rules contained in this current edition shall be the authority used in all cases to which they


are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws, and any special rules The Society may adopt, and where they do not conflict with the laws of local, state or national government.

ARTICLE TWELVE - AMENDMENT AND REVISIONS OF BYLAWS

SECTION 1. The Bylaws of this Society can be amended or revised by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members in attendance at any regular meeting of the membership; provided that the amendment or revision was submitted in writing and read by the Recording Secretary at the previous meeting of the membership. a. First Reading: All members in attendance shall be provided with a written copy of the section for which a change is desired, and a copy of the proposed change, showing clearly what and how the section should be changed, if there are minimal changes. If a major revision is being considered, all members present shall be provided with a complete copy of the then current bylaws, showing clearly what changes are proposed. The section for which a change is proposed shall be read first, from the then current bylaws; the proposed change shall be read second. No motions or debate shall follow this first reading. The purpose of the first reading is to alert members to the desired changes and to allow time for them to be considered. Members should take the bylaws copies and the written proposed changes with them, bringing them to the next meeting, for the second reading. b. Second Reading: The reading process is repeated, section by section; first the original is read from a copy of the then current bylaws, next the proposed change, followed by any motion and debate on the proposed changes, according to the accepted rules of order SECTION 2. Amendments to the bylaws that have been approved by the membership, shall go into effect after the adjournment of the meeting in which they have been approved, unless provided otherwise; with the stipulation that a copy of the bylaws, incorporating the newly revised amendments, shall be brought before the Society to confirm the accuracy of the transcription. This shall not include corrections or revisions to any amendments, merely confirmation that what was approved has been accurately transcribed, and if not accurately transcribed, corrections to the copy shall be made. This approved copy shall, then, become the official bylaws document.

ARTICLE THIRTEEN - LIMITATION OF MATERIAL BENEFITS No part of the net earnings of The Society shall inure to the benefits of, or be distributed to its members, directors, officers or any other private persons, except that The Society shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in article three (3) hereof. No substantial part of the activities of The Society shall be to carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and The Society shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, The Society shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by: a. a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), or; b. a corporation, contributions in which are deductible under Section 170 (c) 2 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).


ARTICLE FOURTEEN - DISSOLUTION AND/OR TERMINATION OF THE SOCIETY Section 1. Upon dissolution of The Society, the Executive Committee shall, after paying or making provisions for payment of all the liabilities of The Society, dispose of the net assets of The Society by donating 75% of said assets to the Friends of the Rolla Public Library. With said funds to be given to Rolla Public Library for the specified purpose of purchasing Genealogical Material and Information for the Rolla Public Library Genealogical Research Room. The remaining 25% of said assets to be donated to the James Memorial Library in St. James, provided that said institutions qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c) 3 or the Internal Revenue code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). If the Friends of the Rolla Public Library or the James Memorial Library, does not qualify, the Executive Committee shall donate the assets to any other appropriate qualifying institution, with preference given to institutions in Phelps County Missouri. Section 2. The Society shall be deemed defunct or inactive if no regular membership meetings are conducted for a minimum of twelve (12) calendar months. Section 3. The last duly elected members of the Executive Committee shall implement provisions defined in section 1 of this article when the inactivity defined in section 2 of this article has come to pass. ==========================================================================

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ST. JAMES JOURNAL [First named The Vindicator] September 1896 thru December 1900 [Transacted from the microfilm by Marguerite Mason]

Horn, A. R. – d /o The 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Horn of near Safe died very suddenly about 7 o’clock Wednesday evening. The remains were interred at the Sewall graveyard at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Sept. 7, 1896 Martin, Mary L. (Hill County, Texas) Mrs. Mary L. Martin, wife of George W. Martin, deceased, formerly of this place, died at Massey, Hill County, Tex., August 18, aged 61 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was married to her husband near this place in early life, and spent the greater portion of her time here. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a devout christian. She leaves many friends here to mourn her loss. Sept. 7, 1896 Tipton, d/o Henry A young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tipton, who resides near Vichy, died last Friday. The remains were buried at Rock Spring graveyard on Saturday. Sept. 7, 1896 Love, Isaac Isaac Love, who resided on Spring Creek in Maries county died on Wednesday, August 26. He was an old and respected resident of the county. The deceased was the father of Jasper Love, the well-known stockman of Grove Dale. Sept. 7, 1896


Montgomery, T. B. – s/o A 17 year old son of T. B. Montgomery was killed by lightning several miles north of Greenfield. He was plowing and the mule team he was driving was also killed. Sept. 25, 1896 Morris, Mrs. E.J. The death of Mrs. E.J. Morris, which occurred at her residence in this city Monday morning at about 2 o’clock, removes one of our oldest and most respected citizens. Mrs. Morris was a patient sufferer for many months from cancer of the stomach, and her knowledge of the dread disease with which she was afflicted had prepared her fully for her reward beyond the grave. She was in her 56th year and leaves four daughters, orphans. The remains were laid to rest in the Rolla cemetery Tuesday afternoon with services by Rev. A. D. Ball of the Methodist Episcopal church. Sept. 25, 1896 Beckham, Mrs. Noah Died, at her home, four miles northeast of this place, on Monday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Noah Beckham, aged about 26 years. The funeral will took [take] place Tuesday, at 11 p.m. Interment at the Sewall burying ground. Oct. 2, 1896 Love, Stella Ray At about 2 o’clock last Friday evening, Sept. 25, the angel of death claimed little Stella Ray Love as its victim. Little Ray was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Rhoda Love, born July 18, 1892 died Sept 25, 1896. Died of diphtheria, aged 4 years, 1 month and 27 days. The writer spoke words of comfort to a large gathering of sympathizing friends at High Gate church from Matt. 19:14 after which we laid her to rest in the silent city of the dead… John Dillon. Oct. 2, 1896 Lett, G.A. Died, at his home in St. James, G. A. Lett. Was born in the state of Ohio, in the year 1823. Came to Missouri in 1849, and had lived in Missouri until his death, which was on the 26th day of September 1896. He was 73 years old. Married in the year 1853, to Miss Roda M. Hawkins, daughter of Carter Hawkins, then living near the noted Meramec Iron Works, then Crawford County, now Phelps County. Esquire Lett, as he was known by this familiar title for many years, and was in fact a justice of the peace almost continuously from 1856 until a few years before his death. He was a good carpenter and builder. He was a free talker, and in every cause would speak his mind--being of a cheerful spirit, was liked by all--had no enemies. He was a man of strong faith in friends and neighbors and was easily deceived. He was extremely cordial about his house. His home was the stopping place for the old-time Methodist circuit rider. Both him and his wife being of Methodist folks they knew how to make a Methodist preacher welcome at their house… E.W. James. Oct. 2, 1896 Carter, Sarah Mrs. Sarah Carter, one of the oldest residents of Maries County, died at her home at Lane’s Prairie on Saturday night. The deceased, at the time of her death, was in her 87th year. She had lived in that county for over sixty years. Oct. 9, 1896


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==================================================================== McCLOUD: Wanted: Info on all McCloud families & the following in particular: Martha McCloud, b ca 1819 TN; mar Squire Littleton Case in Morgan Co, IN 1834. They moved to MO where they died in 1843; probably bur in Pulaski Co, MO. Julia Ann McCloud, b ca 1822 TN, mar James William Tinsley ca 1845 in MO. They both died ca 1867. Malinda McCloud, b in TN; mar Thomas Staton Brown. Boys born to Squire & Martha Case were: James Glaspy Case, Joseph "Warren" Case & John Newton Case. After their parents death the Browns took James & John & the Tinsleys took Joseph "Warren." The parents of the McCloud girls were James & Margaret "Polly" McCloud. Barbara Case Helwick, PO Box 50345, Casper, WY 82604-0345 ==================================================================== JAMISON-HEROD: Wanted: Info on Martha Jamison born 1836-1839. She married James W. Herod, Dent Co., 1915 (his 2nd wife). She is supposedly buried in Williams Cemetery near Licking with James Herod. Her name and birth date are on the stone but no death date. James died 1907; Did she remarry and is she buried elsewhere? Need her parents and siblings. Is the "infamous" James Jamison of the Civil War her brother? Barbara Case Helwick, PO Box 50345, Casper, WY 82604-0345 ==================================================================== CASWELL-RAY: Seeking contact with ancestors of Caswell and Elizabeth (Mary) Ray that lived in the St. James area from 1850 through 1910. Children: Elizabeth (Luiza), Robert J., Benjamin, Nelson, Lydia, Sarah A. (Sally), Mary (Minerva), martin. I have Caswells’ family history and wills c. 1795 in Tennessee. I would like to find Mary’s maiden name and where they were married. Mary was one quarter Indian. She was born in Tennessee. Ruth Arena, 7043 S.W. 33rd St., Topeka, KS 66614-4606 ==================================================================== Would the person that sent the request for Obituaries for the following individuals, please inform the society of a name (and address) to which this information may be directed.

PERRY-MATLOCK (MATTOCK?): Nathan Perry: d: Jan 25, 1875 St James, Phelps, MO. ---Thomas Matlock/Mattock: d: Jun 1857, Crawford Co. Mo. ====================================================================

MATHIS: Wanted: Information about Samuel Franklin Mathis who died 15 January, 1962 in Edgar Springs, Phelps Co. Mo. Gary Dotson, eclives98sbcglobal.net ====================================================================

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In This Issue President’s Message 1 PCGS Information Page 2 Editor’s Message 3 Old Phelps County Marriage Certificates (1935-1936) 3 Records of Rev. J. J. Watts 6 CASE-DEAL Family Group Sheets 8 New Books in the Research Room 12 Glimpses 75, 100, and 125 Years Ago 13 1932 Rolla High School Graduates Photo 16 1910-11 Liberty Township Public School Book Images 18 The PCGS Bylaws 19 Obituaries 24 Queries 26

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