The Family of Thomas & Caroline Oscam Cornell, came to America in 1855 from Puttsy Lowtown, Yorkshire, England. They settled in Valprasio, Indiana, having 6 boys and 2 girls, John E, Charles, William, Alvin, George, Oliver, Elizabeth, and Mary Ann Cornell.
The oldest son, John E Cornell, came to Missouri with his new bride, Elizabeth Brumbaugh, at the age of 19. The Wagon Train moving west had other southwesterners, the McNeely's, who went on to Granby, the Jackson's and descendants are still in this area. The Cornell's settled at Hornet, MO. John Cornell said "Elizabeth this is as far as we shall go, any farther west and we will be in the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) we have plenty of water and lots of wood." They homesteaded 200 acres and he was the first to string a barb wire fence in Newton County, the neighbors laughed when the horses were cut by the barbs of the wire, but the horses soon learned to stay home. The children had to cross Five Mile Creek to get to school. Earl (John's son) was given the name of "Squirrely" because he used the vines to swing across the branchs. The other Cornell children were, Emma, George Thomas, John Wilbert, Mary Elizabeth, Mina Mae, Earnest Cleveland, Florence Belle and the for mention Earl Eddy Cornell.
Because of the Spring City Mines, John E Cornell built and founded the town, Spring City, other businesses soon appeared, butcher shop, cleaners, blacksmith, saloon, boarding House etc. The General Store owned by John E Cornell, had notions, groceries, Drugs, Clothing, Feed, Gas and Oil. His business sent him to Chicago for merchandise, so he saw the need for the railroads. He helped build the first railroad into Carl Junction and Joplin, called Murphysbury at the time. He served the County as its County Collector for 12 years. The present store building has been in the same location since 1904, with the youngest son Earl taking over the business in 1914 when he married Clara Kleine of Freisett, Missouri.
Earl E & Clara, had 9 children, William Herbert, Karl Edmond, Alvin Ernest, Vearl Oliver ,Leo Russell, Leila Adele, Marion Edwin, Vera Mercedes and Keneth Delano Cornell.
"Grandpaw's Store", is what it is commonly called and Mr Cornell called all the ladies "Sis" and the men "Sirs". Kids recall the talks with "Squirrely" (Earl Eddy),as they warmed themselves around the wood stove on the way to school, and later as they waited for the school bus to Seneca. The pickle barrel, bulk flour, sugar and beans are now a part of the "Good Ole Days". Clara Cornell was noted as being the "Good Neighbor in deed", as she was the one who was thought of in time of need. She delivered many babies when the doctor didn't get there in time, sat up with sick folks, and often called to pray for someone. She held Sunday School Services for the children in the community building.
The Store had the only telephone in town during the depression days. After being missused by the public, Mr. Cornell wanted the phone installed in the back room for his own private business. But the phone company said it still would be a public phone with business rates, even in the barn too. The phone was disconnected and later the phone company wanted to set up some poles on his land, "No Thanks, I needed a favor from you and didn't get it." To this day there has been no phone, which the boys say has saved them money and headaches.
This was a letter written by Vera M Cornell Kinkade, daughter of Earl E and Clara Cornell. She was raised in the home attached to this Cornell Store.
By S.Kirkendall
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The oldest son, John E Cornell, came to Missouri with his new bride, Elizabeth Brumbaugh, at the age of 19. The Wagon Train moving west had other southwesterners, the McNeely's, who went on to Granby, the Jackson's and descendants are still in this area. The Cornell's settled at Hornet, MO. John Cornell said "Elizabeth this is as far as we shall go, any farther west and we will be in the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) we have plenty of water and lots of wood." They homesteaded 200 acres and he was the first to string a barb wire fence in Newton County, the neighbors laughed when the horses were cut by the barbs of the wire, but the horses soon learned to stay home. The children had to cross Five Mile Creek to get to school. Earl (John's son) was given the name of "Squirrely" because he used the vines to swing across the branchs. The other Cornell children were, Emma, George Thomas, John Wilbert, Mary Elizabeth, Mina Mae, Earnest Cleveland, Florence Belle and the for mention Earl Eddy Cornell.
Because of the Spring City Mines, John E Cornell built and founded the town, Spring City, other businesses soon appeared, butcher shop, cleaners, blacksmith, saloon, boarding House etc. The General Store owned by John E Cornell, had notions, groceries, Drugs, Clothing, Feed, Gas and Oil. His business sent him to Chicago for merchandise, so he saw the need for the railroads. He helped build the first railroad into Carl Junction and Joplin, called Murphysbury at the time. He served the County as its County Collector for 12 years. The present store building has been in the same location since 1904, with the youngest son Earl taking over the business in 1914 when he married Clara Kleine of Freisett, Missouri.
Earl E & Clara, had 9 children, William Herbert, Karl Edmond, Alvin Ernest, Vearl Oliver ,Leo Russell, Leila Adele, Marion Edwin, Vera Mercedes and Keneth Delano Cornell.
"Grandpaw's Store", is what it is commonly called and Mr Cornell called all the ladies "Sis" and the men "Sirs". Kids recall the talks with "Squirrely" (Earl Eddy),as they warmed themselves around the wood stove on the way to school, and later as they waited for the school bus to Seneca. The pickle barrel, bulk flour, sugar and beans are now a part of the "Good Ole Days". Clara Cornell was noted as being the "Good Neighbor in deed", as she was the one who was thought of in time of need. She delivered many babies when the doctor didn't get there in time, sat up with sick folks, and often called to pray for someone. She held Sunday School Services for the children in the community building.
The Store had the only telephone in town during the depression days. After being missused by the public, Mr. Cornell wanted the phone installed in the back room for his own private business. But the phone company said it still would be a public phone with business rates, even in the barn too. The phone was disconnected and later the phone company wanted to set up some poles on his land, "No Thanks, I needed a favor from you and didn't get it." To this day there has been no phone, which the boys say has saved them money and headaches.
This was a letter written by Vera M Cornell Kinkade, daughter of Earl E and Clara Cornell. She was raised in the home attached to this Cornell Store.
By S.Kirkendall
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The Family of Thomas & Caroline Oscam Cornell, came to America in 1855 from Puttsy Lowtown, Yorkshire, England. They settled in Valprasio, Indiana, having 6 boys and 2 girls, John E, Charles, William, Alvin, George, Oliver, Elizabeth, and Mary Ann Cornell.
The oldest son, John E Cornell, came to Missouri with his new bride, Elizabeth Brumbaugh, at the age of 19. The Wagon Train moving west had other southwesterners, the McNeely's, who went on to Granby, the Jackson's and descendants are still in this area. The Cornell's settled at Hornet, MO. John Cornell said "Elizabeth this is as far as we shall go, any farther west and we will be in the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) we have plenty of water and lots of wood." They homesteaded 200 acres and he was the first to string a barb wire fence in Newton County, the neighbors laughed when the horses were cut by the barbs of the wire, but the horses soon learned to stay home. The children had to cross Five Mile Creek to get to school. Earl (John's son) was given the name of "Squirrely" because he used the vines to swing across the branchs. The other Cornell children were, Emma, George Thomas, John Wilbert, Mary Elizabeth, Mina Mae, Earnest Cleveland, Florence Belle and the for mention Earl Eddy Cornell.
Because of the Spring City Mines, John E Cornell built and founded the town, Spring City, other businesses soon appeared, butcher shop, cleaners, blacksmith, saloon, boarding House etc. The General Store owned by John E Cornell, had notions, groceries, Drugs, Clothing, Feed, Gas and Oil. His business sent him to Chicago for merchandise, so he saw the need for the railroads. He helped build the first railroad into Carl Junction and Joplin, called Murphysbury at the time. He served the County as its County Collector for 12 years. The present store building has been in the same location since 1904, with the youngest son Earl taking over the business in 1914 when he married Clara Kleine of Freisett, Missouri.
Earl E & Clara, had 9 children, William Herbert, Karl Edmond, Alvin Ernest, Vearl Oliver ,Leo Russell, Leila Adele, Marion Edwin, Vera Mercedes and Keneth Delano Cornell.
"Grandpaw's Store", is what it is commonly called and Mr Cornell called all the ladies "Sis" and the men "Sirs". Kids recall the talks with "Squirrely" (Earl Eddy),as they warmed themselves around the wood stove on the way to school, and later as they waited for the school bus to Seneca. The pickle barrel, bulk flour, sugar and beans are now a part of the "Good Ole Days". Clara Cornell was noted as being the "Good Neighbor in deed", as she was the one who was thought of in time of need. She delivered many babies when the doctor didn't get there in time, sat up with sick folks, and often called to pray for someone. She held Sunday School Services for the children in the community building.
The Store had the only telephone in town during the depression days. After being missused by the public, Mr. Cornell wanted the phone installed in the back room for his own private business. But the phone company said it still would be a public phone with business rates, even in the barn too. The phone was disconnected and later the phone company wanted to set up some poles on his land, "No Thanks, I needed a favor from you and didn't get it." To this day there has been no phone, which the boys say has saved them money and headaches.
This was a letter written by Vera M Cornell Kinkade, daughter of Earl E and Clara Cornell. She was raised in the home attached to this Cornell Store.
By S.Kirkendall
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The oldest son, John E Cornell, came to Missouri with his new bride, Elizabeth Brumbaugh, at the age of 19. The Wagon Train moving west had other southwesterners, the McNeely's, who went on to Granby, the Jackson's and descendants are still in this area. The Cornell's settled at Hornet, MO. John Cornell said "Elizabeth this is as far as we shall go, any farther west and we will be in the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) we have plenty of water and lots of wood." They homesteaded 200 acres and he was the first to string a barb wire fence in Newton County, the neighbors laughed when the horses were cut by the barbs of the wire, but the horses soon learned to stay home. The children had to cross Five Mile Creek to get to school. Earl (John's son) was given the name of "Squirrely" because he used the vines to swing across the branchs. The other Cornell children were, Emma, George Thomas, John Wilbert, Mary Elizabeth, Mina Mae, Earnest Cleveland, Florence Belle and the for mention Earl Eddy Cornell.
Because of the Spring City Mines, John E Cornell built and founded the town, Spring City, other businesses soon appeared, butcher shop, cleaners, blacksmith, saloon, boarding House etc. The General Store owned by John E Cornell, had notions, groceries, Drugs, Clothing, Feed, Gas and Oil. His business sent him to Chicago for merchandise, so he saw the need for the railroads. He helped build the first railroad into Carl Junction and Joplin, called Murphysbury at the time. He served the County as its County Collector for 12 years. The present store building has been in the same location since 1904, with the youngest son Earl taking over the business in 1914 when he married Clara Kleine of Freisett, Missouri.
Earl E & Clara, had 9 children, William Herbert, Karl Edmond, Alvin Ernest, Vearl Oliver ,Leo Russell, Leila Adele, Marion Edwin, Vera Mercedes and Keneth Delano Cornell.
"Grandpaw's Store", is what it is commonly called and Mr Cornell called all the ladies "Sis" and the men "Sirs". Kids recall the talks with "Squirrely" (Earl Eddy),as they warmed themselves around the wood stove on the way to school, and later as they waited for the school bus to Seneca. The pickle barrel, bulk flour, sugar and beans are now a part of the "Good Ole Days". Clara Cornell was noted as being the "Good Neighbor in deed", as she was the one who was thought of in time of need. She delivered many babies when the doctor didn't get there in time, sat up with sick folks, and often called to pray for someone. She held Sunday School Services for the children in the community building.
The Store had the only telephone in town during the depression days. After being missused by the public, Mr. Cornell wanted the phone installed in the back room for his own private business. But the phone company said it still would be a public phone with business rates, even in the barn too. The phone was disconnected and later the phone company wanted to set up some poles on his land, "No Thanks, I needed a favor from you and didn't get it." To this day there has been no phone, which the boys say has saved them money and headaches.
This was a letter written by Vera M Cornell Kinkade, daughter of Earl E and Clara Cornell. She was raised in the home attached to this Cornell Store.
By S.Kirkendall
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