| Obit For | James House |
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| Headline | James House |
| Text | James House died at his home east of Cassville four miles, Monday, April 1 at 12:00 o'clock, following an illness of only three days of pneumonia, at the age of 59 years. The news of Mr. House's death came as a shock to his numerous friends all over the county as very few had learned of his sickness. His health had been failing somewhat for the past two years and he had had a severe attack of pneumonia once before, leaving him in a poor condition to withstand another attack. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the grave in Oak Hill cemetery where his body was laid to rest beside his father and mother. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Smith, an uncle of Mrs. House, and Rev. J. W. Ennes, following the regular service the Cassville Lodge I.O.O.F. of which Mr. House had long been a faithful member, gave its funeral ceremony. James House was born and reared in this county. He was a son of the late Judge House who was one of Barry county's prominent pioneer citizens. He was educated at the Cassville High school under the instruction of the late Prof. N. L. Maiden and entered the profession of teaching which he followed for a number of years, later giving all his attention to farming. He served as deputy county clerk under Dr. W. T. Bailey. He had been prominent in Republican politics in the county and in 100 made the race on the ticket for county assessor. James House was a man of exemplary Christian character, of high ideals and who had always endeavored to live in his daily life up to the principles of the Golden Rule. He enjoyed the high esteem of a large circle of friends all over the county who will be deeply grieved to hear of his passing away. As a teacher for years he had accomplished much good and had influenced many boys and girls to a better and higher life. He leaves a wife and four children, three daughters and one son. One brother, Charles, and four sisters; Mrs. W. P. Browning, Mrs. James Browning, Mrs. M. Y. Setzer and Mrs. Frank Brandenburg. He was a member of the Cassville Camp of the M. W. A. and carried an insurance policy of $1,000. Three members of the M. W. A. and three Odd Fellows were the pall bearers. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | April 4, 1918, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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