Fifth Generation

227. Minnie May Neighbors⁵²⁵ was born on 5 May 1888 in Missouri.^26,526,527 She appeared in the census in 1920 in Burdine Twp, Texas Co., MO.⁵²⁹ Listed under Mainard Neighbors as May, Wife, age 31, born in MO, married, father born in KS, mother born in MO, She appeared in the census in 1930 in Cabool, Texas Co., MO.⁵²⁶ Listed under Maynard G Neighbors as Minnie M, Wife, age 41, born in MO, married at age 24, father born in MO, mother born in MO. She died on 29 Jun 1971 in Cabool, MO.^524,527 She was buried in Cabool City Cemetery after 29 Jun 1971 in Cabool, MO.⁵²⁷ Her reference number is 626.⁵²⁵

Minnie May Neighbors and Maynard Green Neighbors were married on 15 Sep 1912 in Illinois.^26,526 They resided in Mountain Grove, MO on 8 Jun 1917.⁵²⁸ Maynard Green Neighbors^334,524,525 (son of William Henry Neighbors and Ann Eliza Stevens) was born on 28 Sep 1889 in Dunn, Texas Co., MO.^{26,130,526,527,528} He appeared in the census in 1900 in Clinton Twp., Texas Co., MO.⁶² Listed under William Neighbors as Lenard G, son, age 10, born Sep 1889 in MO, father born in IN, mother born in IA. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Clinton Twp., Texas Co., MO.¹²⁰ Listed under William H Neighbors as Maynerd, Son, age 20, born in MO, single, father born in IN, mother born in IA, occupation Salesman-Implement Store. In 1910 he had an occupation of salesman at a farm implement store owned by his uncles, Wiley W. and Elias G. Neighbors in Clinton Twp., Texas Co., MO.¹²⁰ He registered for the World War I military draft on 8 Jun 1917 in Texas Co., MO.⁵²⁸ On 8 Jun 1917 he had an occupation of farmer in Mountain Grove, MO.⁵²⁸ On 8 Jun 1917 in Texas Co., MO he had the following physical characteristics: medium height, blue eyes, and light hair.⁵²⁸ He appeared in the census in 1920 in Burdine Twp, Texas Co., MO.⁵²⁹ Listed as Mainard Neighbors, Head, age 30, born in MO, married, father born in IN, mother born in IA, occupation Harness Maker-Shoe Shop. Between 1920 and 1972 he had an occupation of harness maker and cobbler at his own shoe shop in Cabool, MO.^524,526,529 He appeared in the census in 1930 in Cabool, Texas Co., MO.⁵²⁶ Listed as Maynard G Neighbors, Head, age 40, born in MO, married at age 23, father born in KS, mother born in US, occupation Cobbler-Shoes. He died on 29 Oct 1972 in St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, MO.^524,527 He was buried in Cabool City Cemetery after 29 Oct 1972 in Cabool, MO.⁵²⁷
[obit]
Maynard spent almost his entire life near Cabool and Mtn Grove.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member and worker in the Church of the Brethern. He had a special talent for encouraging young people and making his children and friends feel very special with praise for their endeavors or sometimes just a pat on the back.

Maynard's interest in his hometown schools was well known. He supported all sports and other activities with his attendance as well as work and money.

He was a harness maker by trade. He operated a shoe repair business on Main Street for about 45 years. He returned to the harness business because pony harness was in great demand and he shipped them all over the United States. He continued the business until his death.

Maynard was a very devoted husband and a loving father.
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[Notes from Steven W. Neighbors]
I remember visiting Uncle Maynard's shoe repair store as a young child. He made a leather belt and holster for my toy gun. I wore it everywhere for a couple of years.

It was always a treat to visit Uncle Maynard and Aunt May in Cabool. There were always lots of cousins around to play with and soooo much good food.
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[Texas County Heritage]
Maynard G. Neighbors began making harness in 1910. He started with his uncles, E. G. and Wiley Neighbors, in their implement and vehicle company in Mtn. Grove. In the year 1910 most of the harness makers all over the United States went on strike, so his uncles went to Springfield and signed a contract to make harness for $16.50 per week. With this new incentive Maynard began to learn the trade. For a time six harness makers were employed at the Mtn. Grove firm.

With the onset of WWI he went to Springfield to make harness with the government. About this time the use of cars made the harness making business drop off. After the war he worked for a time for Pettigrew Hardware, then bought a shoe repair and harness shop on Main St. in Cabool in 1920 and, for the first time, was in business for himself.

The way he got into pony harness business is unusual. A man in Mtn. View was making wagons for ponies to pull. When he came to Cabool for supplies he would stop to visit with Neighbors and encourage him to make harness for ponies. Neighbors did not think it was a big enough project to tackle.

Finally a friend, James (Cotton) Carter, son-in-law of the wagon maker, explained just how big the pony business had grown. So Neighbors started making a few harnesses about 1950. The business grew, so he had to turn down orders.

He built a small building behind his house to contain his pony harness business, after he sold his shoe repair. There was a good wholesale market for his products. He filled mail orders from many parts of the U.S. especially in Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas.

He once filled an unusual order from Alaska. Harness was needed for a pair of burros. After the burros' measurements were sent to him, Neighbors was able to make a perfect fit and the buyer was well pleased.

Neighbors could turn out about five single harnesses a day with the help of his grandson, Jimmie Adkins. Other relatives were interested in learning the trade. He could compete with bigger pony harness makers because of his low overhead.

Adapted from an article in Cabool Enterprise in 1962, by Jack E. Johnson.
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Minnie May Neighbors and Maynard Green Neighbors had the following children:

+435	i.	Adelia Belle "Dean" Chadwick.
+436	ii.	Clefa Ann Neighbors.
+437	iii.	Mary Elizabeth Neighbors.
+438	iv.	William Louis "Louie" Neighbors.
+439	v.	Dorothy May Neighbors.
+440	vi.	Catherine Sue "Kay" Neighbors.
+441	vii.	Carol Casimir Neighbors.
+442	viii.	Jewel Dean Neighbors.