Volume 9, No. 1                        Jan., 1964 
Cover photo: Simon Sager Cabin, Siloam Springs, AR.  Standing in front are 2 of Mr. Sager's grand-daughters, Mrs. E.A. Deatherage and Mrs. Tom Martin.

  Obituaries (brief) of members Bert Douglas, Maurice V. Lamberson, Mrs. Virginia Boydston, Mrs. Mary Clem Moore, p1

  "Simon Sager of Siloam Springs," by Mrs. Melvin Smith, p3-7

  "Pea Ridge Masonic College" by Alma Woods Mesnard. Story includes a copy of the program for the graduating class of 1912, a photo of the class of 1913 (people identified), a photo of the Pea Ridge College Band (identified).  Photo of Pea Ridge Masonic School (picture taken in 1883).  A few of the students and one teacher are identified.  p8-11

  "Forty Years Ago" Poem from McGuffey's 5th reader, p12

  Photographs of Professor Roberts of Masonic College; Pea Ridge Girls Attending Teacher's Institute in Bentonville; Four Young Ladies, identified. p13

  "Picture Taken in 1895." Seated, Professor and two students of Pea Ridge Masonic College, three persons of five in the back are identified. p14

  Letter dated 9 Feb. 1869 from W.W. Reynolds telling of his life in Rogers.  Letter courtesy  Mrs. Conrad Simpach of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. p15

  Photograph of Pea Ridge Battlefield Taken 1896.  Andrews family group showing a prize pig to neighbors. p15

  From the Records of the War of 1812: the Virginia Service of Reuben Deans and Elizabeth Deans.  (Text) pages 51 and 52 of official records.  Affidavits quoted of John H. Blansett in Benton County, AR and Mary E. Blansett of Avoca, Benton County, AR. p15-16

  "When a Rogers Editor Carried A Gun" by Erwin Funk.  Relates the information given to him by Wes Mason of Bentonville about his fateher, Frank Mason, on of the publishers of Rogers New Era, which was started in October, 1881.

  "Grandson Makes Search for Confederate's Grave" The Confederate soldier was Sgt. Henderson Hence Virden, Third Arkansas Infantry store owner at Pea Ridge when the conflict began.  This is an unusual story, and the grandson did find the grave. p17-18

  Letter dated 11 Sept., 1963 from Robert A. Green to Hugh Huhn.  The writer is a descendant of H.P. Greene of Prairie Grove and Joseph Dickson of Benton County.  The home of Clarence Andrews in Pea Ridge played a big part, he says, in the battle there. p21

  "From the ledger of John Smith, merchant at Osage," by Alvin Seamster.  The entries are dated May, 1855 and 1856 and refer to purchases by customers and a list of persons who are oeing for purchases.  p21-22

  "Maysville Reports on a Bit of Research," by Elsa Vaught.  An entry in General James G. Blunt's reprot of the Battle of Maysville states that a lady gave the Federsal soldiers (disguised as Confederates) information about the location of pickets, location of their camp, and troop numbers.  Mrs. Ida Tinnin suggested to the group at the dedication of the Old Ft. Wayne marker that they research the identity of the lady who gave the information.  Several replies are recorded - Mahala Fields (Mrs. Moses). p22

  "Plans for Observation of the 102nd Anniversary of the Pea Ridge Battle" no author.  A pilgrimage was suggested, hosts and hostesses on te Tavern porch and in the Center, big guest book and wreaths on all of the old monuments.  Mrs. Pauline Carnell will pin red ribbons on all real sons and daughters of the War. p23

  "Minutes of the Annual Meeting" (held at Siloam Springs High School).  A special thanks given to all who helped with the six Battle of Pea Ridge markers and with the six markers located along the Arkansas-Oklahoma state lines.  Markers were purchased at $150.00 each, and unveiling ceremonies for each were held. p23

Volume 9, No. 2                        Apr., 1964 
  Cover: Photograph of a magazine cover given to Mr. Tom P. Morgan, Rogers author, when he visited Curtis Publishing Co. in Philadelphia, PA.  It depicts an old man and a little girl.  He is allowing her to hold rhe reins while they are driving.  Artist was Anton Otto Fisher.

  Obituaries, brief, for Claude H. Smith, charter member and Marvin A. Holbrook who retired from the railroad mail service to live in Benton County.  pp 27,28

  "The Picture" no author.  A list of names of people appearing in this folded in picture are given but not in the seated or standing order.  At the bottom of the picture: "Birthday dinner in honor of J.M. Putman at his home in Pea Ridge, AR.  March 30th, 1930.  pp28,29

  "Southern Dreams Provide Way for 'Old Peel Home'" by George W. Moore, courtesy Rogers Daily News.  History of the house, the builder, Samuel W. Peel, and subsequent owners.  Photo of the house, undated.  pp31-33

  "Boyland of Arkansas, Inc.,Winslow, AR" by H.G. Huhn.  Tells of an open house at this facility, no longer in operation.  It served boys in need of supervision.  p33

  Letter from John M. Virden to H.G. Huhn with some additional information aaaabout his grandfather, Sgt. Henerson "Hense" Virden.  Letter dated 1964.  p34

  "Birthday Parties at Pea Ridge, AR" by Hazel Sharp Dell Koen.  This article is dated 1 August, 1915.  "Fifth Birthday Party."  Attendees are listed, followed by bits of information about each one.  "Seventh Birthday Party," 7 August, 1917, same type of items, and "Ninth Birthday Party," 7 August, 1919.  A very simple affair (two guests).  Writer's younger sister celebrated her birthday with her (one guest).  Charming snapshots of named attendees for each of the parties follow, including her tenth party (fourteen guests and honoree).  Tenth birthday party "was my largest and best." Again, little sister celerated with a combined party.  pp35-37 

  "Programme, Tenth Annual Commencement, Pea Ridge Academy, Tuesday, May 27, 1890"  Copy of program furnished by member J.D. James.  p38

  "They Built With Brick"  Brief notes and photograph of the Hawkins House, now Rogers Museum, built in 1895 by Frank, Zeke and John Matthews, brick masons.  p39

  "The Strong Solid Matthew Home" by George W. Moore (Courtesy Rogers Daily News).  Details of the method of construction by the Matthew brothers.  p40

  Third Anniversary of the Pea Ridge Memorial Association, January 5, 1964, by Mrs. H.F. Carnell, Sec'y.  Author gives a brief history of the purpose of the Association during the three years of existence.  High points were the historical marker project and the formal dedication of the Pea Ridge Battlefield National Park. p41

  Photograph of W.L. and Martha Ricketts and family in front of their home on Little Sugar Creek, "Three miles north of Bentonville, Benton County, AR"  Picture taken April 16, 1896.  Family members are identified.  Next page is a photograph of the same house, remodeled, with Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts standing by the fence.  pp43,44

  Letter from Mrs. Kenneth A. Smith (Veta Jo Gravette), La Canada, CA, dated Nov. 21, 1963 to H.G. Huhn.  Family information, maily on the Gravette family who founded Gravette, AR in 1894.  pp44,45

  "Benton County has many Caves - Large and Small," by Erwin Funk.  Information about Wonderland Cave at Bella Vista; a big cave west of Sulphur Springs (Spanish Treasure Cave?); the cave at Cave Springs; Black Diamond Cave near Prairie Creek; a large cave on White River; and a small cave on the Felker ranch on White River.  p45

Volume 9, No. 3                        Jul., 1964 

  Cover: Photograph of McKissick's Spring Historical Marker

  Obituary of Cortis A. Clark, member.  p49

  Obituaries of Aubrey c. Scott, Mre. H.H. Kennan, Mrs, Mary C. Lipscomb, Rev. Charles Harvey Hatfield, and Willie Glen Check.  pp49,50

  "Where Three States Meet in Benton County" by Lois Snelling.  A marker at the spot near Southwest City, MO is now on the highway.  When installed, it was in a forested area, remote and unsettled.  The year was 1823. History of the area and a photograph of the marker are included in this article.  p50,51

  "Francis Marion Boyd: A Confederate Veteran of the Battle of Pea Ridge" by Drury T. Boyd and Frances Boyd Hurlock.  Biography includes his Civil War service and a photograph of him taken in 1906 at Fayetteville, AR.  p53-56

  "The Foster Family Record" by Ruby C. Foster.  Several generations of this family with spouses and dates.  p56,57
Between pages 56 and 57 is a page with photographs of two historical markers: The Battle of Maysville and Camp Walker.

  "Some History Concerning Old Fort Wayne" by Elsa Vaught.  The fort was begun in 1838 to offer protection for settlers.  After a few years the fort was abandoned.  Stand Watie took it over in 1845 and it became a meeting place for Indian tribal conventions and other purposes.  The first Indian Cherokee Mounted Rifles were formed there in July, 1861 by Watie.  p58-61

Following page 61 is a photograph of the historical marker "The Battle of Cane Hill", one of the markers placed along the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line.  (The battle took place late in November, 1862.) 

  "Names of Persons Who Have Paid Poll Tax in Benton County, Arkansas for the Year of 1905."  Eleven districts are missing from this list.  p62-65

  Cover: "Arch Bridge Over Early Road in Benton County."  From an oil painting done in March, 1932 by an unnamed 18-year-old artist from Chicago. 

  "Roads of Benton County" by Alvin Seamster.  Mr. Seamster, county historian, had done much research on the formation and history of the early roads.  p68-70

  "Documentary Hstory of the Pea Ridge Masonic College" by Elsa Vaught.  The college was opened in 1853, the same year the town of Pea Ridge was founded.  It was first called Mt. Vernon Academy and was burned during the Civil War, rebuilt in 1876 as the Pea Ridge Academy, later known as Pea Ridge College.  In 1904 the College was offered to the Masonic fraternity.  Nine lodges accepted the offer and it was incorporated as The Pea Ridge Masonic College.  It was accredited by the University of Arkansas.  On page 72 is a photograph of the College.  p71,72 

  "My Memories of Springtown" by Myrtle Shields Griffith.  Author relates her childhood in and around Springtown.  p73,74

  "1887 Student at Arkansas Industrial Institute Applies for Admission in Osage Valley Academy, Osage Mills" by Jessamine P. Smith.  p77

Preceding this article is a copy of the hand written letter of this student, Jas. A. Heberly, Box 280, Fayetteville, AR.  The writer of ths article sets forth what is known about the academy.

  "John Robinson, Revolutionary Soldier" by Margaret Ann (Smith) Troutman.  Family and military history of the only known Revolutionalry War veteran. He is buried in Thornberry Cemetery in Washington County, AR, but his home was here in Benton County from 1836 until his death in 1842.  The family relationships with other southwest Benton County residents add to this detailed story.  p79-86

  "Osage Township - 1860 Census," by Alvin Seamster.  Mr. Seamster adds to the data about these family groups from his wide knowledge and research.  p87-91

  Brief Obituaries of members Berry D. Graham and wife Josephine H. Graham; T.E. Harris; Edmond Penn Watson; Samuel HH. Boren; Miss Minnie E. Rice.  p93,94