Susan You are so right, the Mo Archives and now even the State Historical Society, 5 minutes from my house, has cards on microfilm showing military units for Missouri Civil War Soldiers, But SHS and MO Archives do not have the entire packet showing the soldiers' home town (in the case of black soldiers, his master, how much he earned, )pension application and the like so I'm obliged to request all that from National Archives. ( their three-month turnaround time shortened somewhat when a credit card number is used so they don't have to send back and wait to be paid) Guess there is still no way to accomplish that on the internet. I'd better get busy filling out those 30 forms to the tune of $300. -----Original Message----- From: susan lane <[email protected]> To: laura crane <[email protected]> Date: Friday, June 29, 2001 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MOHOWARD-L] Confederate Soldiers from Howard Co, Mo in Alton Prison, Alton IL >iF YOU GO TO THE MISSOURI ARCHIVES, THEY CAN GIVE YOU THE SERVICE RECORD OF >YOUR PERSON AND THAT WILL HAVE THE PRISON NAME ON THE PAPERS. IT TAKES ABOUT >3 MONTHS FOR THE ARCHIVES TO FIND THE INFO, BUT THEY ARE GREAT. >----- Original Message ----- >From: laura crane <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 10:53 AM >Subject: Re: [MOHOWARD-L] Confederate Soldiers from Howard Co, Mo in Alton >Prison, Alton IL > > >> Speaking of Civil War Soldiers from >> Howard County, MO, My g grandfather >> served on the UNION side and according >> to his daughter's words in a letter was >> "imprisoned" at one point during the war. >> there must be a list somewhere of >> Confederate prisons and their inmates? >> (Not at National Archives, I suppose. ) In my >> years as a genealogist I've never looked too >> hard for this list but must be some. >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 2:59 PM >> Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Confederate Soldiers from Howard Co, Mo in Alton >> Prison, Alton IL >> >> >> >Confederate Soldiers from Howard Co, Mo in Alton Prison, Alton IL >> > >> >http://www.altonweb.com/history/civilwar/confed/index.html >> > >> >Alton Prison in Alton, Illinois >> > >> >1 >> >Name: ADAMS, JESSE F >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 11/13/64 MT. VERNON, MO >> >Died/Cause: 01/01/65 PNEUMONIA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >2 >> >Name: BOMAN, WILLIAM >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/24/64 CASS CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 02/07/65 PNEUMONIA Buried: STATE GROUND >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >3 >> >Name: CROWLEY, THOMAS C >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/28/64 ST. CLAIR CO., MI >> >Died/Cause: 02/02/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA Buried: STATE GROUND >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >4 >> >Name: FORD, BENJAMIN F >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/28/64 CEDAR CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 01/03/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >5 >> >Name: FORD, JOSEPH W >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/25/64 HENRY CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 12/14/64 PNEUMONIA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >6 >> >Name: MILLER, WILLIAM C >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/21/64 CEDAR CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 01/16/65 DIARRHEA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >7 >> >Name: MURPHY, MOSES >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 11/09/64 CASSVILLE, MO >> >Died/Cause: 03/23/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >8 >> >Name: MYERS, JOSEPH >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 11/15/64 FAYETTVILLE, ARK >> >Died/Cause: 01/26/65 REM. FEVER >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >9 >> >Name: PALMATERY, JAMES >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/12/64 FAYETTVILLE, ARK >> >Died/Cause: 12/31/64 DIED IN QUARTERS(APOPLEXY) >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >10 >> >Name: PEACHER, JOSEPH >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/29/64 PATIS CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 12/28/64 CONG. INT. FEVER >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >11 >> >Name: RASSON, JOSEPH H >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/26/64 CEDAR CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 01/07/65 INT. FEVER >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >12 >> >Name: SHIPP, HIRAM B >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/28/64 HOWARD CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 02/15/64 PNEUMONIA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >13 >> >Name: SHIPP, WILLIAM R >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/28/64 CEDAR CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 02/05/65 VARIOLA Buried: SMALLPOX ISLAND >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >14 >> >Name: THOMPSON, HOWARD E >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 11/09/64 FAYETTVILLE, ARK >> >Died/Cause: 12/28/64 DIARRHEA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >15 >> >Name: THOMPSON, URIAH W >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 11/09/64 HOWARD CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 03/04/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >16 >> >Name: WEBSTER, NELSON >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/28/64 ST. CLAIR CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 03/14/65 SMALL POX >> >>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- - >> --- >> > >> >-- >> >17 >> >Name: WILLS, HENRY >> >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >> >Captured: 10/28/64 HENRY CO., MO >> >Died/Cause: 01/19/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >> > >> >> >

3 Apr 1903--Married, in Higbee, MO, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, on Thursday, March 26, 1903, Mr. James Terrill and Miss Dana Holtzclaw, Rev. John Robson officiating. The News extends congratulations. 3 Apr 1903--We learn that G. A. Dougherty, of Jefferson, Texas, is the Texas agent of the Sedalia (Mo.) Flouring Mill at a good salary. 3 Apr 1903--Married, in Elliott, Wednesday March 25, 1903, Mr. James Shaffer and Miss Bertha Lewis. The News extends best wishes. 3 Apr 1903--O. S. Pitney and wife returned Wednesday from a visit to their son near Glasgow who got one of his legs pretty badly hurt some time ago while clearing some land. They left him resting well and say he will be able to go to work in a few days. 3 Apr 1903--YOUNG MINER KILLED HIMSELF--Richmond, MO, April 1--Daniel Daniels, 22 years old, committed suicide this morning at 3 o'clock on the front porch at the home of William Bates. He used a shotgun. Daniels was a miner and had been drinking. The Bates residence was the home of the young woman he had been courting. Daniels told his parents last night that he might commit suicide. 10 Apr 1903--ANOTHER FAYETTE KILLING--James Leach Shot to Death by former Wife's Cousin--Fayette, MO, April 7--The first case disposed of this morning by the circuit court, now in session here, was the divorce suit of Fanny Leach against James Leach. As a result, within twenty minutes, Leach was shot to death by his divorced wife's cousin, Norman Smallwood. When Judge Hockaday granted Fanny Leach the divorce and awarded her the custody of the child, it made Leach furious. Smallwood was holding the child, and only interference by the sheriff prevented an immediate encounter. Smallwood, still carrying the child and accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Leach, left the courtroom and went to his wagon, hitched across the street from the courthouse. Leach followed him. At a few paces distant he stopped and, drawing his pistol, said to Smallwood. "You can't carry my child around; give it up or I'll kill you." Smallwood refused and Leach immediately fired. The bullet passed over Smallwood's head and crashed through a store window. Smallwood, still holding the baby drew his revolver with a lightning motion and fired. Leach fell and rolled in the gutter at his opponent's feet, with his face smashed in by the heavy bullet. Smallwood instantly sent three more bullets into the prostrate man, who lay at his feet. All took effect in his head. Leach scrambled to his feet and ran down the street about 100 feet. Smallwood shot him again in the back as he ran. Leach sank down in a heap and immediately expired. Smallwood, who was very cool and collected, gave himself up. He stopped to light his pipe before accompanying the officer. Leach was a well-to-do farmer, living nine miles south of here. His hostility toward Smallwood was inflamed by the latter's testimony this morning, which was instrumental in Mrs. Leach gaining her divorce. Both men were expert pistol shots, and the duel would have undoubtedly terminated fatally for both parties but for Leach's fear of hitting his child. The streets were crowded, and it is little short of miraculous that none of the bystanders were struck by the flying bullets. 10 Apr 1903--THE CITY ELECTION--The city election passed off very quietly here Tuesday, scarcely any interest being taken. In the first ward Thos. Towls was elected alderman over Benj. Robson by a vote of 79 to 50. In the second ward Richard May defeated Medley Burton for alderman by a vote of 42 to 18. R. L. Hines, for Police Judge, received a total vote of 185 and Lon Coleman for Assessor received 178. Neither had any opposition. The only rivalry of the day developed in the race for school directors, and even that produced very little interest. Wm. Burke and G. R. Rennolds were defeated by E. J. Turner and Geo. Bryant. Following is the vote: Burke 55; Rennolds 61; Turner 133; Bryant 126. C. G. Williams for county school commissioner received 185 votes. 10 Apr 1903--BRUSH CREEK ITEMS--B. F. Dougherty died in the Katy hospital at Sedalia last Saturday night. He leaves a wife, two children a widowed mother and four brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His body was laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. B. Naylor. 10 Apr 1903--Born, on the 7th, to Ira Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 10 Apr 1903--L. P. Kanatzar, who recently sold his farm east of town to E. B. Heathman, left Saturday for the West. 10 Apr 1903--Mrs. Thos. Spurling, of near Renick, returned home Wednesday after a two weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Jones. 10 Apr 1903--Ex County Judge M. Y. Buchanan, of Moberly, died at that place Wednesday, April 11, 1903, after a protracted illness, aged 65 years. The Judge was well known over the county and his many friends will regret to hear of his death. The remains will be interred at Sugar Creek church to-day. 10 Apr 1903--During the drought two years ago John and Joe St. Clair, of near Myers, removed to Indiana with their families. They had been there but a short time when Joe had the misfortune to lose his wife, leaving three small children. A month ago Joe got hurt while at work in a mill, from the effects of which he died last week. Mrs. John St. Clair returned Wednesday with the children who will be cared for by relatives. 10 Apr 1903--Charity Annie, the wife of James Sartin, died 5 miles east of Higbee at 7 o'clock Thursday night, April 2, 1903, after a long illness of tuberculosis. The funeral services were held at New Hope church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon by F. H. James, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery there. She was born Sept 23, 1865, and was 37 years old. She leaves a father, mother, four brothers and five sisters. She was married to James Sartin Oct 8, 1885, and three daughters and one son were born, the latter of whom is dead. She was converted at Elliott 8 years ago, baptized by Rev. Neill as a member of the Baptist church. She bore her long illness with Christian patience and fortitude and was perfectly reconciled to depart to that world beyond the skies where there are no changes or separations. 10 Apr 1903--Died, at his home five miles east of Higbee, on Friday, March 6, 1903, Alex Durnill, aged 77. He died of pneumonia after a short illness. The remains were buried at the Log Chapel cemetery, Howard county, last Wednesday. 17 Apr 1903--Born, on the 9th, in Willisville, Ill, to Mrs. Avis Carney, a son. 17 Apr 1903--Annie, the six-months-old daughter of G. E. Lessly and wife, died on the 15th of whooping cough and pneumonia. Burial in city cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of the community. 17 Apr 1903--We printed sale bills this week for J. F. Dougherty who will sell a big lot of personal property at his farm near Myres on the 18th. On account of the poor health of his wife, Mr. Dougherty will move to Wyoming and will leave here Sunday for that state. 17 Apr 1903--Wm. Richards and wife, Mrs. R. R. Jones, Mrs. ___Pilkington and Mrs. Geo. Lilly attended the conference of Latter Day Saints at Independence this week. 17 Apr 1903--Noah Smallwood, who shot and killed James Leach on the streets of Fayette on the 7th inst, had his preliminary trial Monday of this week and was discharged, the evidence tending to prove that he only acted in self-defense. 17 Apr 1903--Marshal W. I. Williams was in Marshall yesterday where he went to keep watch on a car of household effects being shipped from this place by A. S. Catron. Catron was indebted to John Robson several hundred dollars and as Mr. Robson suspicioned that Catron was going to leave the state he employed Mr. Williams to look after his interests. The goods left here Wednesday night for Marshall where Catron rebilled them to Kansas. As soon as he had done so, Mr. Williams served the attachment. In the car was a fine jack. We did not learn whether the goods would be turned to Higbee or not, but presume they will unless Catron makes a satisfactory settlement. We learn that he had previously shipped a car of his goods from Ryder. 24 April 1903--Lee Lloyd moved to Elliott yesterday. 24 Apr 1903--Born, on the 18th, to Ed Shook and wife a daughter. 24 Apr 1903--Born, on the 17th, to H. L. Hyde and wife a daughter. 24 Apr 1903--Mrs. Emily J. Finnell died at her home in Armstrong on the 20th, aged 92 years, six months and twenty days. 24 Apr 1903--J. F. Whitmore, of Chillicothe, was called home this week by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Marrs. 24 Apr 1903--Died, near Yates, on Saturday, April 18, 1903, of general debility, Frank Ware, aged 76 years. His wife and eleven children survive him. 24 Apr 1903--Mr. Charles Miles and Miss Mattie Martin, two prominent young people residing west of town, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin, Wednesday evening, April 22nd, 1903, Rev. White officiating. the News extends congratulations and best wishes. 24 Apr 1903--Mrs. Mildred Marrs died at the home of her son-in-law, Wm. Whitmore, Monday, April 20, 1903, aged 75 years and six months. Mrs. Marrs had been a patient sufferer for years and death came as a welcome relief. She is survived by five children--William, of California, Mrs. _______Merrill, of Kansas, Mrs. Morgan Hudson, Mrs. Wm. Whitmore and S. E. Marrs of this place. Interment was made at Ebenezar Wednesday. 24 Apr 1903--Mr. G. H. Webb and Miss Eddie P. Blansett, highly respected and popular young people of Higbee vicinity, were united in marriage last Sunday afternoon, while seated in their buggy, at the front gate of the officiating minister, Elder S. B. Naylor of north-east Howard. The Globe extends sincere congratulations to the happy Mr. and Mrs. Webb. May their lives be long and prosperous--Fayette Globe. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Mar 1903--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Aunt Sally Stevenson, who fell and broke her thigh last May, is quite poorly. She is past 76. 6 Mar 1903--J. H. Mobley has moved to Renick. 6 Mar 1903--R. P. Martin died at his home four miles south of Moberly Tuesday, aged 75 years. 6 Mar 1903--Talt Williams, of near Myers, was kicked by a horse last Friday and pretty badly hurt. 6 Mar 1903--Born, on the 4th, to Wm. Baker and wife, a son. 6 Mar 1903--Born, on the Feb 28th, to Hugh Mooney and wife, a son. 6 Mar 1903-Mrs. Susan Tritch died at her home in Moberly on the 3rd, aged 87 years. 6 Mar 1903--Christian Burton spent the latter part of last week in Kansas City with his brother, May, who is traveling for a shoe firm in that city. 6 Mar 1903--Omar Phipps, aged 19 years, a driver in mine No. 61 at Bevier, was killed in the mine Tuesday by being run over by a trip of loaded cars. 6 Mar 1903--W. R. Burch died at his home in Armstrong on Monday, March 2, 1903, aged 79 years. He was buried at Roanoke Tuesday with Masonic honors. 6 Mar 1903--J. N. Cross and wife, of Mexico, passed through here yesterday on their way to Fayette to see Mrs. Cross' father, Thos. Harris, who has been dangerously ill for several days and who is now expected to live but a few hours. 6 Mar 1903--Mrs. W. E. Jones suffered a light stroke of paralysis Friday evening of last week from which she is slowly recovering. About a year ago she had a stroke from which she barely recovered. It is hoped she will soon regain her health. 6 Mar 1903--B. F. Andrews struck an oil gusher at his store last Friday morning, but it was anything but profitable. He had just knocked in the bung of a coal oil tank when the oil spouted up several feet. Never having had a similar experience, Mr. Andrews did the very thing he ought not to have done--tried to stop the flow by putting his hand over the bung hole. The oil was coming out with such force that his hand only made matters worse, the oil being thrown all over him and on everything else in a distance of several feet. It is supposed that the oil became too warm. 6 Mar 1903--WOMAN KILLS NEGRO MAN--Moberly, MO, March 1-Odae Coates, a Negro, was shot and instantly killed this morning by Hade Brown a Negress. Coates was intoxicated and threatened to "knock all the hair off the head of every Negro woman in Moberly." He started in on the Brown woman and she drew her revolver. She is under arrest. 13 Mar 1903--NICHOLS-THOMPSON--One of the prettiest home weddings this season was that of Dr. G. M. Nichols and Mrs. Mamie Thompson, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rucker, at their residence two miles north of town at 4 o'clock p.m. March 12, 1903. The wedding march, played by Miss Evelyn Welch, was the signal for the wedding party. Miss Irene Nichols, daughter of the groom, and Mr. Morris Dinwiddie came in, taking their stand on the right of a beautifully decorated table of flowers, followed by Miss Eula Rucker, sister of the bride, and Mr. Will D. Burke, who took their stand on the left. Then came the bride and groom. Standing just behind a bank of flowers in a beautiful and impressive ceremony Rev. L. M. White pronounced them man and wife. They then marched to the dining room where the table groaned with its burden of tempting viands. After congratulations they drove to the home of the groom where a delightful repast awaited the bridal party with a few out of town friends. The house was beautifully decorated with roses and pot plants were seen everywhere, and under the soft mellow light of tapers made a scene long to be remembered. Miss Nichols was lovely in a white silk muslin and rare old lace and diamonds. Miss Rucker never looked prettier in a white muslin trimmed with lace and ribbon with opals and diamond ornaments. The bride looked her sweetest in a handsome Nile green silk cut entrain trimmed with white silk appliqué and green velvet with diamond ornaments. Messrs. Dinwiddie and Burke wore handsome black suits and the groom was handsome in the conventional black. May their lives be as bright as the day is the wish of a host of friends. 13 Mar 1903--Born, on the 6th, to S. J. Kirby and wife, a son. 13 Mar 1903--W. F. Taylor, who was sent from Moberly to the insane asylum at Fulton three months ago, died there Wednesday. Interment at Moberly. 13 Mar 1903--Died, at her residence, five miles northwest of Higbee on March 10, 1903, Mrs. Esther Jones, nee Thompson. Deceased was born September 30, 1826, and was therefore at the time of her death 76 years, 6 months and 10 days old. In 1852 she was married to Rees Taylor to which union 6 children were born-one son and five daughters. Of this number four survive her--J. B. Jones, Mrs. Ida Sanders, Mrs. Delia Brandenburg and Mrs. Edwards. She leaves sixteen grand and three great-grandchildren. At the age of 16 she united with the Baptist church and has since been a consistent and faithful member. She was a devoted wife and mother and kind neighbor, never losing an opportunity to help those in need and when the summons came was ready and anxious to go. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Wednesday by F. H. James after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bagby family burying ground. 20 Mar 1903--Died, near Burton, on Saturday, March 14, 1903, John Q. Mobly, aged about 70 years. The remains were interred at New Hope, Howard county, Monday. 20 Mar 1903--We learn that Captain Byrd Burton while at work about his boat on the Mississippi at St. Louis Monday, was struck on the head by the hook of a heavy chain and pretty badly hurt. We trust his injury will not prove serious. 20 Mar 1903--Mr. Frank Blakemore, a prosperous young farmer of near Harrisburg, and Miss Stella Wood, daughter of Dr. Wood, of Harrisburg, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents in that village on Sunday, March 15, Elder Schooling of Columbia officiating. The Globe extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blakemore whose lives, it hopes, may ever be as full of happiness and love as on their wedding day--Fayette Globe. 20 Mar 1903--Mr. Charles Terrill and Miss Mildred Farmer, both of this place, were married in Moberly on the 18th, and left at once for St. Charles, where Mr. Terrill has a lucrative position with the Midland Bridge Co. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations. 27 Mar 1903--HICKORY GROVE ITEMS--O. S. Pitney has sold his farm of 200 acres to his three single sons for $2000. 27 Mar 1903--HICKORY GROVE ITEMS--Mrs. John Hudson, of Burton, is visiting her parents, W. S. Pitney and wife. 27 Mar 1903--HICKORY GROVE ITEMS--The infant soon of Hugh Mooney and wife died Sunday eve and was buried at the Tucker Burying ground Monday. 27 Mar 1903--Born, on the 26th, to Ed Coons and wife, a son. 27 Mar 1903--Born, on the 21st, to Claude Avery and wife a son. 27 Mar 1903--W. D. Patterson, of Pittsburg, Kansas, is the guest of his brother, Thos. Patterson. 27 Mar 1903--Married, near Harrisburg, on Tuesday, March 24, 1903, Mr. George Sword and Miss Rosie Hargis, both of Howard county. The News extends best wishes. 27 Mar 1903--Gus Miller, aged 46 years, died suddenly at the Commercial hotel in Moberly Wednesday from heart failure induced by a protracted drunk. He leaves a wife and one son. 27 Mar 1903--Allen Lyon and sister, Miss Recie, who have been making their home in the Indian Territory for several years, returned last week and will make their home with their father, Jas. R. Lyon. 27 Mar 1903--Quite a crowd of friends were entertained at the home of J. E. Wyott and wife Tuesday night in honor of the birthday of their daughter, Miss Rosa, who was the recipient of many nice presents. All did ample justice to the nice supper served. 27 Mar 1903--The infant child of Hugh Mooney and wife, died Saturday, March 21, 1903. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends. 27 Mar 1903--I. T. KEITER DEAD--Another one of Randolph county's highly respected and prominent citizens has answered the Death Angel's summons and his spirit has been wafted above to his Maker. I. T. Keiter, after a lingering illness of cancer, died this morning at 120 at his country home east of town. Mr. Keiter had he survived until May 2nd would have been 76 years. He was born in Frederick county, Virginia in 1827, and came to Missouri in 1870, settling near Huntsville. He has resided continuously in the county since. He was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, a man honorable and just in all his dealings with his fellowman, kind and true to his family, and progressive and liberal as a citizen. In his death his family are deprived of a loving, devoted husband and father and the county loses one of its revered pioneers. A wife and six children survive him. The latter are, Mrs. S. C. Baker, of Renick; Mrs. Alex Butler, Mrs. C. B. Dysart, Miss Lola, E. Y., and F. G. all of this city. The funeral services will be held at the late residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Geo. D. Willingham. Burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat March 18. 27 Mar 1903--Miss Frances Robinson was called to Huntsville Monday evening by a telephone message stating that her father, John Robinson, was near death, and left on the first train, reaching home only a few hours before his death. Mr. Robinson was born in England and had lived in this county about 30 years. He was about 60 years of age. 27 Mar 1903--The Bolen-Darnall Coal Company has 26 carpenters at work at mine No 2 putting up houses for the accommodation of their employees. We learn that 50 houses will be erected at No. 2 and about 20 at No. 1. Their aim is to complete one house a day. 27 Mar 1903--County Recorder Bennet received a $1,000,000 mortgage the first of the week for record. The mortgage is given by the Bolen-Darnall Coal Company on all its lands and personal property in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Indian Territory to the Mercantile Trust company of St. Louis to guarantee bonds which will be issued--Huntsville Herald. 27 Mar 1903--Married, in Moberly, on March 25, 1903, Mr. Ben F. Hardin of Renick, and Miss Maggie Spurling of near the same place. The groom is the son of John H. Hardin and is a most exemplary young man, and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spurling and is a most estimable young lady. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

6 Feb 1903--Geo Morlee and wife, of Illinois are here visiting relatives. 6 Feb 1903--Born, on the 1st, to Wm. Durnill and wife, a daughter. 6 Feb 1903--Married at the residence of and by Rev. Notley Magruder, near Myers, on January 29, 1903, Mr. Robert Edwards and Miss Cora Griffith, both of near Higbee. We join their friends in wishing them a happy life. 6 Feb 1903--Uncle Squire Green who died near Clark recently at the age of 92 years, had lived on the farm upon which he died for 71 years and had carefully preserved his tax receipts for all those years. There are few men who use such care in their business affairs. 6 Feb 1903--Mrs. Robert Harris received word from Colorado Tuesday that her nephew, Clyde Belcher, aged about 16 years, was killed while at work in a mine at Primrose, that state, a few days ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Belcher who moved from Higbee to that state about four years ago. Their friends here will regret to learn of their loss. 6 Feb 1903--Mrs. J. R. Stevenson, died at her home near Higbee, Monday, Feb 2, 1903, aged 54 years. Two or three years ago she had a stroke of paralysis and continued from that time on in poor health. She leaves a husband, seven sons and four daughters to mourn her loss. The remains were laid to rest at Fairview church Wednesday. The family have the sympathy of the community. 6 Feb 1903--Mr. W. Burch Dougherty, son of ex-Public Administrator, James L. Dougherty, of Myers, and Miss Leona Andrews, the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Andrews, of this city, were quietly married last Monday morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence of the officiating minister, Elder E. M. Richmond, in this city. The ceremony that shall henceforth bind these two hearts in the holy relation of husband and wife, was witnessed by the minister's family, and Miss Kate Lewis, and at its conclusion the happy Mr.. and Mrs. Dougherty left for a brief visit to friends in Kansas City before going to their future home in Winslow, Arizona. Both the bride and groom are members of excellent families, and count their friends by the number of their acquaintances, all of whom wish them happiness and prosperity through life--Fayette Globe. 13 Feb 1903--Mrs. Etta Ragsdale of Lagoda, Indiana, is visiting her sister, Elizabeth Lloyd. (Note: this statement has several errors, Etta was not a Mrs., she was a Miss; the town was Ladoga, In; and her sister was Eliza not Elizabeth. There was an Elizabeth Ragsdale who was Eliza's older sister.) 13 Feb 1903--WILLIAMS-WATTS--Married, in Moberly, on Thursday, Feb 12, 1903, at the residence of and by Rev. J. Edgar Davis, pastor of the Baptist church, Dr. W. E. Williams, of Myers, and Miss Addie Watts, of Brownwood, Mo. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Watts, formerly of Higbee, and granddaughter of Mrs. William Terrill, whom she has been visiting for the past year. The groom is a most excellent young man and is well known in this community, having been born and raised at Renick. The News joins other friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life. 13 Feb 1903--Joe Cline and his sisters, Mrs. Wm. Edwards, Mrs. Maggie Noel and Mrs. Dougherty of Burton, left here Wednesday for Thayer, MO, to visit their brother, L. W. Cline, who was seriously hurt while at work in a saw mill at that place Friday. 20 Feb 1903--Born, on the 15th, to Fred Laight and wife a son. 20 Feb 1903--Miss Ollie Edwards, who was sent to the Fulton insane asylum from the north part of the county fifteen months ago, died at that place Monday. 20 Feb 1903--Ed Hall, until recently a prominent hardware dealer at that place Monday after an illness of one week, aged 37 years. Deceased was born and raised near Roanoke. 20 Feb 1903--MRS. R. G. DUNCAN DEAD--In this week becomes the NEWS' painful duty to chronicle the death of another of Higbee's noble and Christian woman--Mrs. R. G. Duncan, who died at her home at 6:30 Wednesday evening, February, 18, 1903, of a complication of diseases, after a lingering illness of a year's duration, aged 45 years. She was taken to Kansas City several months ago by her devoted husband and placed under the care of specialists in the hope of regaining her health, but her case was beyond the reach of medical skill and she returned home several weeks ago knowing there was no hope, but as she had long since made peace with her God, the future had no terrors for her save the intense suffering she knew she must endure. Her sufferings were extreme and death came as a welcome relief. In her death Higbee loses one of its noble and Christian women, her husband and little son a devoted wife and loving mother. Besides these she leaves to mourn her death two brothers and three sisters--W. H. and Wesley Alexander and Mesdames Lou Stark, Wm. Stark and Kate Kirkpatrick, and a legion of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence to-day by Rev. E. C. Surface of the Cumberlain Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, after which the remains will be taken to the Rennold's family burying ground near town and laid to rest. To the heart broken family the NEWS extends its warmest sympathy. 20 Feb 1903--Rees Beddow, of Gallup, New Mexico, who was called to Huntsville last week by the death of his mother, was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Brodie, here Saturday. He returned home Sunday. 20 Feb 1903--Mrs. B. F. Kirby met with a very painful accident last Friday. She was making tea in a small bucket with a tight fitting top and had just stepped up to the stove to remove the lid when the accumulation of steam in the bucket blew the top off, the boiling hot tea badly scalding her neck and face. Dr. Burkhalter dressed the burns and pronounced them painful but not serious. 20 Feb 1903--Married, on February 18, 1903, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds of near town, Mr. Arthur Holtzclaw and Miss Kizzie Rennolds, Elder Edgar Richmond of Fayette officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony and partake of the elegant supper served. This is a most estimable and worthy young couple and the NEWS joins their many friends in wishing them a long and prosperous life. 20 Feb 1903--Last Week we unintentionally failed to mention the birth of a son to Ike Jones and wife, which occurred Feb 6. 20 Feb 1903--Died, at her residence in this city, Sunday, February 8, 1903, with a complication of diseases, Mrs. Rachel Evans. She was born in South Wales, December 3, 1839, consequently being 64 years, 2 months and 5 days old. Mrs. Evans came to America in 1855 and to Huntsville in 1873. She was married three times, first to Richard Jones, in 1854, second to Reese Beddow in 1858, and third to Samuel Evans in 1898. She professed Christ in Huntsville about 12 or 14 years ago and united with the First Baptist church. She leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn her death. Funeral was conducted from First Baptist church Wednesday, February 11th, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. G. V. Tilley preaching the sermon, interment in Huntsville cemetery. She was a consistent and devoted Christian old lady, and well liked by all who knew her.--Huntsville Herald. 27 Feb 1903--Born, on the 20th, to Robert Hursman and wife, a son. (Note: This child is Warnie Lee Hurshman) 27 Feb 1903--Born, at Elliott, on the 19th, to Dick Atkinson and wife, a son. 27 Feb 1903--Born, at Elliott, on the 20th, to John Garrett and wife, a daughter. 27 Mar 1903--Quite a crowd of friends were entertained at the home of J. E. Wyatt and wife Tuesday night in honor of the birthday of their daughter, Miss Rosa, who was the recipient of many nice presents. All did ample justice to the nice supper served. 27 Feb 1903--IN MEMORIAM--Mrs. Martha Ellen Duncan, wife of R. G. Duncan, of Higbee, MO, was born May 27, 1858, and died at her home, Feb 18, 1903. She leaves a husband and son to mourn their great loss which is to her an eternal gain. Sister Duncan joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Higbee at the time of its organization, a number of years ago, but later she made a bright profession of religion at a meeting held by Rev A. M. Buchanan. On Nov 11, 1894, she and her little son Carl were baptized at her home by Rev. J. T. Bacon who was then the pastor. She was treasurer of the Orphans' Home Society, a local organization, and in this as well as in all of her church work she was earnest and faithful. Her home life was sweet and beautiful and though she had been a great sufferer for a number of years yet she was patient and sweet spirited--so trustful, so sympathetic. She died peacefully and triumphantly. At her request the funeral services were conducted at the home by the writer, who was formerly her pastor and then the loved remains were placed quietly to rest, her gentle spirit having taken its immortal flight unto God who gave it. Sister Duncan was a true-hearted, noble-minded Christian woman,--so gentle in her strength, so strong in her gentleness. The home, so long made beautiful and fragrant by her gentle presence is sad now as the bereaved father, the aged grandmother, and the little son are left alone in their extreme loneliness; but with a resignation that is true and sacred they look up with the comforting assurance that...(poem follows) We commend them to the tender watchful care of our loving, Heavenly Father, who is too wise to make a mistake and too good to do wrong. He has prepared a home for all of His children and one by one He calls them and they are being gathered unto Himself. 27 Feb 1903--Mrs. Jas. R. Lyon died at her home near town last Saturday morning, Feb 21, 1903, after a lingering illness from stomach trouble, aged 57 years. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday by F. H. James after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Botts family burying ground. She was an exemplary Christian woman. The News joins other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. 27 Feb 1903--Born, at Elliott, on the 19th, to Dick Atkinson and wife, a son. (Author's note: I think this was supposed to be Dick Atkins) 27 Feb 1903--Born, at Elliott, on the 20th, to John Garrett and wife, a daughter. 27 Feb 1903--O. S. Pitney and wife, of near Burton, were in town trading Saturday. Mr. Pitney says his son who was shot in Arkansas last December by a drunken Negro is improving but that his arm is very weak. 27 Feb 1903--Jas. Turner, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home near Huntsville, Tuesday, of pneumonia, aged 85 years. He was a great uncle of Mrs. Thos. H. Walton of this place. 27 Feb 1903--While John Mobley was moving from the Duncan farm north of town to the Hardin farm east of town Wednesday, his mother, Mrs. Mobley, fell from the wagon and was pretty badly hurt. She was helped back into the wagon and another start was made but had gone a short distance, when the horse ridden by Ben Hardin, aged 14, who was helping Mr. Mobley move, fell, breaking the young man's arm in two places. Dr. Dinwiddie was called and set the broken limb. 27 Feb 1903--Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Daniels were called to Belleville, Ill, Wednesday by the death of the latter's mother, Mrs. Betty Flaircloth, who died at her home in that city. Tuesday as a result of a fall the first of the year, in which she broke her hip. She was a little over 96 years old at the time of her death. 27 Feb 1903--Miss Gertrude Magruder who had been suffering from consumption for the past year, died at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Magruder, in this place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 1903, aged 17 years, 10 months and 1 day. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Thursday evening, after which the remains were taken to Log Chapel cemetery, Howard county, and tenderly laid to rest. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. 27 Feb 1903--OBITUARY--Published by request--Mrs. Mary E. Crews, of New Franklin, died in the Baptist sanitarium in St. Louis 7 a.m. Tuesday, January 27. Death was caused by apoplexy, following a few hours after an operation for tumor. Mrs. Crews had been suffering from this malady since early spring of 1902. The trouble developed very rapidly, until recently, her physicians decided that unless an operation were performed her life could be only a matter of days. She was taken to the hospital last week. Monday the operation took place. She seemed to stand the ordeal well, and was apparently on the road to recovery, when suddenly her life ended by failure of heart action. Mrs. Mary E. Crews was born February 2, 1893; the daughter of Basewell and Martha Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was, in his day, a man of great influence and prominence in the county. He established the Maxwell mills, about five miles east of this city. Of these, nothing but the mill site now remains, but for generations it was a leading point in the business of the community. The homestead, where Mrs. Crews was born, and the farm, are now owned by Mr. J. A. Maxwell, the only remaining member of the family who bears the name. In May 1857 the subject of this sketch was married to Enoch Crews of this county. Mr. Crews, in the course of time, succeeded Mr. Maxwell in the management of the mills. Here the family lived for years. The old home still stands just south of the mill site. Ten children were born to them, six of whom survive the mother: Mrs. Mattie Martin and Mrs. Annie Robb, of Higbee; Mrs. Ora Sparks, H. E. Crews, Tyre D. Crews and Mollie E. Crews, of New Franklin. The deceased also leaves a brother, J. A. Maxwell, and a sister, Mrs. Wm. McBee. Some twenty years ago Mr. Crews moved to this city and became the owner of the New Franklin mill, another enterprise which now exists only in the history of the community. Mr. Crews died April 16, 1895. Mrs. Crews joined the Christian church at Ashland, MO, in 1874. From that time she was a sincere, devoted member. The old family bible gives evidence of many a faithful hour spent in the study of God's Word. All who knew her were her friends. Many will learn of her death with deep regret and cherish ever an enduring memory of her. We all deplore the death of one who has lived long among us and been so much to many of us--New Franklin News. 27 Feb 1903--Wm. Poor, for eighteen years a switchman for the Wabash at Moberly, was run down and killed by a train at that place late Saturday evening. He had severed his connection with the company that day and was on his way to his farm just north of Moberly on a velocipede where he expected to spend the remainder of his days, when death overtook him. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

2 Jan 1903--Mrs. L. H. Gilliam, a bride of two months, was found dead in her home in Slater on December 29th, having killed herself with a shot gun. She left a note assigning as the cause of her action to homesickness, the business of her husband calling him away from home a considerable portion of the time. 2 Jan 1903--T. L. Marshall and wife went to Mayview yesterday to attend the funeral of their cousin, John Marshall, who died Wednesday. 2 Jan 1903--Mrs. Robert Davis of Bevier, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Sutliff. 2 Jan 1903--Richard May informs us that his son, John, was recently married in Iowa. 2 Jan 1903--W. I. Williams has been going on crutches this week as a result of a small blood vessel breaking in the calf of his left leg. 2 Jan 1903--FLEM BOULWARD DEAD--W. E. McKinney received a telegram Thursday evening from Pleasant Green, MO, stating that his brother-in-law, Flem Boulware, was dead, and took the first train for that place. Mr. Boulware formerly lived in Higbee and his many friends will be pained to learn of his death. 2 Jan 1903--Wm. Blansett, aged 25 years, living near Higbee, died Friday, Dec 26, 1902, of typhoid fever, after an illness of 30 days. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. The remains were laid to rest in the Tucker burying ground Saturday. 2 Jan 1903--MRS. A. M. DOCKERY DEAD--Died at 6:15 Thursday Morning From Heart Disease--Mrs. A. M. Dockery, wife of Missouri's chief executive, died at the executive mansion in Jefferson City at 6:15 o'clock Thursday morning from heart disease from which she had been suffering for some time. The doctors pronounced her case hopeless a week ago, but she rallied and was apparently on the road to recovery when she suddenly suffered a relapse at 3 o'clock Wednesday evening and gradually grew worse until she died. The Dockerys have no living children. Eight have been born to them, but all died in infancy or early childhood. Their graves are in the family plot at Gallatin. 2 Jan 1903--O. S. Pitney returned yesterday from Texarkana, Ark, where he went to see his son, U. S. Pitney, who was shot on a train by a lot of drunken Negroes near that place Christmas day. He reports his son as only slightly injured. 2 Jan 1903--Thos. McCormack, aged about 13 years, was badly hurt in mine No. 1 Friday evening. In returning from work he jumped upon a string of cars to ride to the hoisting shaft and fell off while the cars were going down a steep grade. He was caught by the cars and had his jaw broken in three places besides receiving other injuries and has since been in a critical condition. That he was not instantly killed is a miracle. 2 Jan 1903--John P. White, formerly judge of the county court for the Western district, died at his home in Moberly, Dec 28, 1902, of apoplexy, aged 59 years. He had been living in Moberly only 12 days. 9 Jan 1903--MYSTERIOUS DEATH AT GLASGOW--Glasgow, MO, Jan 2--The dead body of Albert Heinzler was found lying in the street in front of Price's Hotel about 6:30 o'clock this morning. There was a cut about three inches long on the right cheek and a slight cut which might have been caused by a blow on the back of the head, though neither of the injuries was sufficient to cause death. Heinzler was a blacksmith and had been here only a few weeks, coming here from Slater. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that he came to his death from causes unknown. No post-mortem examination was made. Heinzler was unmarried and 30 years old. 9 Jan 1903--Born, on the 4th, to Jeff Thompson and wife of near Myers, a son. 9 Jan 1903--Born, on the 3rd, to Lem Noel and wife, a son. 16 Jan 1903--Warney Lloyd, who has been quite sick of pneumonia for several days, is some better. 16 Jan 1903--Stephen White and Miss Ethel Rennolds, both of Fayette, eloped to Glasgow Monday and were married. The bride is a daughter of John M. Rennolds. 16 Jan 1903--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Timothy Dougherty gave a dance Thursday night which was enjoyed by many. 16 Jan 1903--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--J. M. Dougherty and family who have been visiting relatives in this vicinity for the past two weeks, left Friday for their home in Lusk, Wyo. 16 Jan 1903--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Luther Avery closed a very successful school in the Mobley district Friday. Luther is an industrious and energetic teacher and merits the success with which he is meeting. 16 Jan 1903--RUCKER--On Friday, January 2, 1903, at 10:30 a.m., at the home of her brother, George S. Myers, at Glendale, Sallie A., beloved wife of John M. Rucker, aged 63 years and 5 months. Remains will be taken to Wentzville, MO, and funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at that place at 11 o'clock a. m. Sunday. The above clipping is from the St. Louis Republic of the 11th inst. Mr. Rucker is a brother of Jas. E. Rucker of this place, and his friends here sympathize with him in his great loss. 16 Jan 1903--Born, on the 13th, to Thos. Hudson and wife, a son. 16 Jan 1903--Born, on the 13th, to A. Gordon and wife, a son. 16 Jan 1903--Born, on the 13th, to Thos. Hudson and wife, a son. 16 Jan 1903--Thos. C. Edwards, a prominent farmer living near Darksville, shot and killed himself Sunday evening. Family troubles were the supposed cause. 16 Jan 1903--Stephen White and Miss Ethel Rennolds, both of Fayette, eloped to Glasgow Monday and were married. The bride is a daughter of John M. Rennolds. 16 Jan 1903--John E. Dawkins, of near Darksville, who went to Texas recently for the benefit of his health, died at Denison on the 13th. The remains were shipped home for interment. Mr. Dawkins was well known here, being a brother of the late Moss Dawkins. 16 Jan 1903--MRS. N. P. SOLBERG DEAD--It becomes the News' painful duty this week to chronicle the death of one of Higbee's most noble women--Mrs. N. P. Solberg,--who entered into rest Tuesday, January 13, 1903, after an illness of only six days. From the first she thought her illness would terminate fatally, and was perfectly reconciled to go, and met the end with the faith of a Christian who had fought the good fight and won. Deceased was 53 years of age and a devout member of the Methodist church. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her death. Funeral services will be held today at 3 o'clock p.m. by Rev. C. S. Rennison, of Fayette, after which the remains will be laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of her son, John, who died four years ago. Her husband and children have lost a loving wife and devoted mother, and the community a true, kind-hearted Christian lady. To the grief stricken family the News joins other friends in extending warmest sympathy. 16 Jan 1903--Rev. A. C. Maupin died at his home in Burton township on Thursday, January 8th, 1903, of heart trouble. He had been ill for some time but was thought to be convalescing. His death was very sudden. He was born in Marion county, MO, in 1837 and was about 66 years old, was married in 1861 to Miss Laura J. Bush, to which union 12 children were born. He joined the Baptist church at the age of 17 and began preaching in 1882. His funeral was preached at the family residence on Friday by Rev. Notley Magruder, which was largely attended; after which his remains were laid to rest in the Log Chapel burying ground. He is survived by his wife and six children, three sons and three daughters all of whom were with him during his last illness. A good man has gone to his reward--Fayette Leader. 16 Jan 1903--Mrs. Munsell, living on West Buchanan street, Thursday night gave birth to the smallest baby that has been born in Moberly for several years. The little one, which is of feminine gender, tipped the scale at exactly three pounds. The wonder of it is, that the little miss is perfectly formed, of seemingly robust constitution and bids fair to become a healthy child, despite her diminutiveness--Moberly Democrat. 16 Jan 1903--Grant Allison and Miss Brown of Hallsville, MO, dropped into our little burg Friday morning about 2 o'clock, headed for Kansas City. It appears that it was another case of heart-beat to heart-beat and sidecomb to watchpocket--of love laughing at locksmiths. In other words an elopement. About 7 a.m. a phone message came from Higbee which evidently startled the doves, for a short time afterward they secured a rig at the livery stable here and started to Moberly, apparently as happy as could be, despite the fact that the groom to be, may be, had on neither overshoes, overcoat or gloves and the thermometer was hovering around zero. Miss Brown is just past 18 and Mr. Allison not yet 21--Clark Chronicle. 16 Jan 1903--Mrs. Jane Perkins, who fell and injured her hip recently, died on the 10th inst, aged 86 years. She leaves several children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the Rennolds' burying ground by the side of her husband, who preceded her several years ago. 16 Jan 1903--Squire Green died at his home south of Clark, Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. Green was in his 93rd year and one of the oldest, if not the oldest man in Randolph county. For some time past his health has been failing and his death was not unlooked for at most any time--Clark Chronicle. 23 Jan 1903--COUPLE WENT TO THEATER--On Way They Stopped at Preacher's To Be Married.--Mexico, MO, Jan 16--Mr. Geo. Elliott, an employee of the Majestic Range Company of St. Louis, and Miss Ressie Rennolds of this city left Miss Rennolds' home last night to attend the theater. Before entering the theater they went to the residence of the Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer and were married, this part of the program not being known to the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rennolds. During the intermission before the last act, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott left the theater and boarded a train for St. Louis, sending a message announcing the marriage to their parents before leaving. They will reside in Columbus, Ohio. 23 Jan 1903--Born, on the 16th, to Lob Cable and wife, a son. 23 Jan 1903--Geo. Wilson Chas. Tucker, aged about 15 years, of Glasgow, was arrested here Thursday evening by marshal Williams, upon the station agent at Burton telephoning him that the boys had robbed him of $4.50. The boys had run away from home and their parents upon locating them telephoned parties at Burton to buy them tickets to Higbee and give them only enough to pay their way from here home. The boys were placed in the lockup by Mr. Williams. 30 Jan 1903--Bud Embree and wife and Miss Lucy Heathman came over from Higbee Friday to attend the funeral of Hardin Blakely. They were neighbors of the deceased when they resided near Sharon church. They were guests of Mrs. Hulda Burton and daughter, Miss Bettie, while in the city--Armstrong Herald. 30 Jan 1903--Born, on the 24, to Alfred Hayden and wife, a daughter. 30 Jan 1903--Ike Skinner who moved from this place to Fayette a few months ago, died at that place Monday of this week of pneumonia. 30 Jan 1903--Mrs. Joshua Morris, of Yates, who had been seriously ill with stomach and heart trouble, died early Wednesday morning. 30 Jan 1903--Geo. Murdy received a telegram from Michigan Monday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his father. Mr. Murdy left on the first train for Michigan. 30 Jan 1903--Mrs. Enoch Crews, of New Franklin, who has been very ill for several days, died Monday in St. Louis from the effects of a surgical operation. Her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Robb and family went to New Franklin Tuesday to attend the funeral. 30 Jan 1903--J. H. Vincent received a telegram from Colorado Springs, Monday morning informing him of the death of his father, W. H. Vincent, who died at that place last Sunday evening. Mr. Vincent removed from Higbee with his family to Colorado about a month ago, and his death will prove a surprise to his many friends here. Mr. Vincent was 59 years old the day of his death. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss, and they have the sympathy of their many friends here. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Speaking of Civil War Soldiers from Howard County, MO, My g grandfather served on the UNION side and according to his daughter's words in a letter was "imprisoned" at one point during the war. there must be a list somewhere of Confederate prisons and their inmates? (Not at National Archives, I suppose. ) In my years as a genealogist I've never looked too hard for this list but must be some. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 2:59 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Confederate Soldiers from Howard Co, Mo in Alton Prison, Alton IL >Confederate Soldiers from Howard Co, Mo in Alton Prison, Alton IL > >http://www.altonweb.com/history/civilwar/confed/index.html > >Alton Prison in Alton, Illinois > >1 >Name: ADAMS, JESSE F >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 11/13/64 MT. VERNON, MO >Died/Cause: 01/01/65 PNEUMONIA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >2 >Name: BOMAN, WILLIAM >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/24/64 CASS CO., MO >Died/Cause: 02/07/65 PNEUMONIA Buried: STATE GROUND >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >3 >Name: CROWLEY, THOMAS C >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/28/64 ST. CLAIR CO., MI >Died/Cause: 02/02/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA Buried: STATE GROUND >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >4 >Name: FORD, BENJAMIN F >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/28/64 CEDAR CO., MO >Died/Cause: 01/03/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >5 >Name: FORD, JOSEPH W >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/25/64 HENRY CO., MO >Died/Cause: 12/14/64 PNEUMONIA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >6 >Name: MILLER, WILLIAM C >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/21/64 CEDAR CO., MO >Died/Cause: 01/16/65 DIARRHEA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >7 >Name: MURPHY, MOSES >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 11/09/64 CASSVILLE, MO >Died/Cause: 03/23/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >8 >Name: MYERS, JOSEPH >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 11/15/64 FAYETTVILLE, ARK >Died/Cause: 01/26/65 REM. FEVER >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >9 >Name: PALMATERY, JAMES >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/12/64 FAYETTVILLE, ARK >Died/Cause: 12/31/64 DIED IN QUARTERS(APOPLEXY) >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >10 >Name: PEACHER, JOSEPH >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/29/64 PATIS CO., MO >Died/Cause: 12/28/64 CONG. INT. FEVER >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >11 >Name: RASSON, JOSEPH H >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/26/64 CEDAR CO., MO >Died/Cause: 01/07/65 INT. FEVER >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >12 >Name: SHIPP, HIRAM B >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/28/64 HOWARD CO., MO >Died/Cause: 02/15/64 PNEUMONIA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >13 >Name: SHIPP, WILLIAM R >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/28/64 CEDAR CO., MO >Died/Cause: 02/05/65 VARIOLA Buried: SMALLPOX ISLAND >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >14 >Name: THOMPSON, HOWARD E >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 11/09/64 FAYETTVILLE, ARK >Died/Cause: 12/28/64 DIARRHEA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >15 >Name: THOMPSON, URIAH W >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 11/09/64 HOWARD CO., MO >Died/Cause: 03/04/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >16 >Name: WEBSTER, NELSON >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/28/64 ST. CLAIR CO., MO >Died/Cause: 03/14/65 SMALL POX >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > >-- >17 >Name: WILLS, HENRY >Rank/Company: CONSCRIPT, HOWARD CO., MISSOURI >Captured: 10/28/64 HENRY CO., MO >Died/Cause: 01/19/65 CHRONIC DIARRHEA >

(Kathy's notes: Although the paper should have been dated Friday, 28 May 1920, they made an error and printed it Friday, 29 May 1920.) Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--The many Higbee friends of Miss Flossie Burton, who has been living at Columbia for the past year, where she has a good position in one of that city's best photograph galleries, in which line of work she is an expert, will be pained to learn that she broke her right hip in a fall down stairs one day this week, her fall resulting from her ankle turning. She was taken at once to a hospital, and has since been doing nicely. As a child Miss Burton suffered more than her share of misfortune from broken bones, having broken arms or limbs a half dozen times or more. The present break makes the second time her hip has been broken. Her many friends join the NEWS in the hope that she will suffer no more such misfortunes. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--JAS. H. HARGIS DEAD--Jas. H. Hargis, a former well known citizen of this vicinity died at the home of his son Thomas C. Hargis, in Prescot, Iowa, on Thurday, May 20, 1920 from the infirmities of age, aged 81 years. The body was brought to Higbee Sunday and interment made in Mt. Pleasant Howard county, cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. E. Cropp of New Franklin. Mr. Hargis was born in Howard county in 1839, and was married in about 1860 to Miss Rebecca Ancell, who, with the two children, Thomas C. and Mary Frances--born to them, survives. He also leaves ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and four sisters. Mr. Hargis fought through the Civil War on the Union side, losing an arm in battle. He had been a member of the Christian church for many years, and in 1903 moved with his family to Canton, Mo., in order to educate his son for the ministry. He was a good man in every sense of the word and had the respect of all who knew him. The NEWS joins other old friends in condolence to the aged widow and the children. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--EARL LESSLEY NEAR DEATH--Earl Lessley, son of Mrs. Nettie Lessley, of St. Louis, is lying at the point of death, we learn, from tuberculosis, in a sanitarium in Cincinnati, Ohio, in which city he has been working for the past few months. Earl is the son of A. J. Lessley, deceased, than whom a better or more popular man ever lived--here or anywhere else. Following his death some twenty-seven years ago the family moved to St. Louis where they have since resided. May, a brother of Earl, and the baby of the family, was killed on the battle field of France. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Miss Bethel Goin is visiting relatives in Springfield, Ill. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Mrs. Robert Hursman and her children returned to their home in Marissa, Ill after a two weeks visit with Higbee relatives. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. George Atkins of Wyoming are the guest of Mr. Atkins father, Y. L. Atkins, and other relatives and friends in this vicinity. It is Mr. Atkins' first visit back to Missouri in thirty-two years. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Mrs. Thos. Beasley returned to her home in St. Elmo, Tenn., Tuesday after a short visit with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Compton, whom she had not seen in over twenty years. She was accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. Katherine Clare, who is in her 90th year, and who made her home with Mrs. Compton for the past year or more. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--MRS. S. G. ANDREWS DEAD--Mrs. S. G. Andrews, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for several months, died at her home near Sharon church Sunday, May 23. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. M. L. Hughes of Wellsville, Kan., at Myers Chapel, where interment was made. Mrs. Andrews was 29 years old and was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Bayse of Howard county. She is survived by her husband and one brother. A more extended notice will be given next week. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--MRS. JAS. ROBB DEAD--Mrs. Jas. Robb died at her home near Sharon church Saturday, May 22, from puerperal convulsions. An extended notice will be found elsewhere in this issue. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Mrs. Wm. Gilvin of Ft. Worth, Texas, arrived Wednesday to be with her father, John Williams, who has been critically ill for the past week, and whose recovery is not hoped for. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--DAVID WILLIAMS DEAD--The people of Higbee were greatly shocked, and especially those who had seen and talked with him that morning, to learn about 1 o'clock that David Williams was dead at the home of his son, Morgan, in the south part of town, death resulting from acute indigestion and heart failure, with which he was suddenly seized. There was no one at home at the time except the children and Mrs. Jas. Ballantine, who had stepped in for a moment in passing, and she at one phoned for Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, who reached Mr. Williams just as he drew his last breath. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment made in the city cemetery by the side of his wife, who died in 1895. David Williams was born in Wales in 1841 and came to this country with his parents, who located in Ohio, when he was 8 years old, and in which state he grew to manhood. He was married in that state in 1865 to Miss Nellie Dawson, and a few years later moved to Iowa. They were the parents of seven children, five of whom died in one month from diphtheria in an epidemic that swept their section of Iowa in 1884, and which carried off 366 children inside of 60 days. He moved to Higbee about 30 years ago and had resided here most of the time since, making his home for the past few years with his sons, Robert and Morgan. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the Civil War in which he saw some of the hardest possible fighting. He enlisted in Co. G. 8th Ohio Volunteers at Coshocton, Ohio, on February 7, 1862. His regiment joined McClellan's army in the Peninsular campaign and after its close his regiment was transferred to the west, after which he took part in the following battles: Siege of Corinth, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, siege of Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Big Shanty, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro. He was also with Sherman in his famous march to the sea. He was honorably discharged at Beaufort, SC, on June 14, 1865. The NEWS joins other friends in condolence to the bereaved. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Mrs. Ernest Bryant, who has been an invalid for the past 11 years, was taken to Kansas City Wednesday by Mr. Bryant and placed in St. Joseph's hospital under the care of a specialist in the hope that she could be restored to health. Mrs. Bryant has indeed been a great sufferer, not having been able to leave her home a half dozen times in all these years, the last two of which she has scarcely set foot outside her home, and her many friends join the NEWS in the prayer for her early and full recovery. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. John Watkins, on their way from Kansas, where they have resided for the past ten years or more, to Taylorville, Ill., where they will make their home, stopped off Saturday for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Richard Jones, and to renew acquaintance with their host of Higbee friends, leaving yesterday for Taylorville. Mr. Watkins informed us that men by the hundreds were leaving the Kansas mining fields on account of Gov. Allen's industrial court law. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--C. R. Lewis received notice from the War Department that the body of his son, Herbert, who died in France, almost immediately after his regiment landed, had been disinterred and that he would be notified of its arrival. The body will be shipped from New York to Martin & Mahan at Moberly, and interment will be made at Fairview. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--VIOLIN 190 YEARS OLD--Ernest Mobley, who lives near Fayette, has shown us a violin made in 1730, hence has passed its 190th anniversary. Its tone is sweet as the tones of a fiddle can be and he doubtless has an instrument that would be worth a great deal in the coin of the realm were it to fall into the right hands. The name of Joseph Klos is in the violin. Mr. Mobley knows nothing of its history. It had changed hands several times and he was made a present of it by Mr. Watt Hitt when he found a buyer for his farm.--Fayette Leader. Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--OBITUARY--The messenger of death with his relentless hand took from us our dear sister, Susie Williams Robb, on Saturday evening, May 22, 1920. The deceased was born March 22, 1895. She was married to James Robb November 5, 1919. She leaves to mourn her loss a bereaved husband, father and mother and five sisters and brothers, namely, Nannie Mason, John Williams, Jessie Markland, Willella and Walter Williams, besides a host of relatives and friends. No one can realize our sorrow unless he has had a like experience. The funeral services for our dear sister were conducted Sunday at Sharon church by Rev. Bell Green, and the remains were tenderly laid to rest by the side of our dear brother in the Sharon cemetery. The house was crowded with sympathizing friends and relatives who assembled to pay the last sad tribute of respect. The home is left in tears and sorrow, but the family have the promise of Him who said, "What I do thou knowest not, but thou shalt know hereafter." (poem follows). Friday 29 May 1920, Vol 34, No 6--MRS. H. S. NEWBY DEAD--Mrs. H. S. Newby of Mt. Airy died at her home Monday after a long illness and was buried at Huntsville Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Newby belonged to a prominent family and was well known in this county. She leaves, besides her husband, a daughter and son.--Moberly Monitor-Index. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--I. J. Embree, who moved to New Baden, Ill., several months ago, has moved to Springfield, that state, and orders his address changed to 101 E. Reynolds street. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--Thos. J. Craig of Pawnee, Ok., is the guest of Arthur Holtzclaw and other relatives in this vicinity. Mr. Craig was raised in this vicinity and moved to Oklahoma some thirty years ago. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--Sam Marrs, who had been working at the automobile repair business at Marshall for some time, threw up the job on Tuesday and will leave Saturday for Kansas City where he will do similar work. He is spending the idle time with the home folks. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jester, a daughter. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--BRADLEY-WRIGHT--Mr. Dewey Bradley and Miss Manila Wright, two of Higbee's best known young people, stole a march on their friends Saturday by quietly slipping away to Slater, where they were united in marriage at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Joe Mayfield, the Rev. S. F. Wilson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Wright and is popular with all who know her. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. Andrew Bradley, is a steady-going young fellow and popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The NEWS joins in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--Mrs. John Rankin and daughter, Miss Vera, and Miss Ruby Burton, spent Monday in Columbia, where the two latter will likely attend Christian College the coming year. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--In the last three weeks three Howard county citizens have had their necks broken by falls, none falling further than ten feet. The first was a young man at Glasgow who was painting the roof of his mother's house, the second, a carpenter at New Franklin, who feel from a scaffold while doing some repairing to the ceiling of a church there, and the third, Howard Broaddus, a negro farm hand, of near Fayette, who fell from a barn loft Tuesday while asleep. Friday 21 May 1920, Vol 34, No 5--GATHERING OF YOUNG FOLKS--A jolly crowd of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Bunton Saturday evening, May 15, the day being the 18th birthday anniversary of their daughter, Miss Jennie. Games made the evening very pleasant, and at a late hour dainty refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Pearl Forsythe, Vera Rankin, Frankie Stone, Elsie Walton, Mary Wilkinson, Romaine Hackward; Messrs. Omar Edwards, Odus Warford, Harry Sandidge, Jas. Palfrey, Alie Packwood and Fred Bradley. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--THOMPSON-NEWTON--Mr. Wm. Thompson and Miss Nannie Newton, two of Higbee's well known and popular young people, were united in marriage in Centralia Friday of last week, at the home of a sister of the bride, and are now receiving the congratulations of their many friends, in which the NEWS heartily joins. It is their intention, we learn, to locate in Kansas. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--MRS. W. C. CLEETON DEAD--The NEWS must again publish the painful news of the death of one of Higbee's citizens, that of Mrs. W. C. Cleeton, which occurred May 10, 1920. To this good woman death undoubtedly came as a relief for she had been bedfast for weeks, near death many times, and suffering great pain constantly. Her death was a surprise to no one--in fact, she surprised the community by her splendid battle for life, her ailment being pernicious anaemia. Julia Frances Cleeton-Hamilton, was born 4 miles northeast of Higbee on Nov. 20, 1851, and was the daughter of Francis Hamilton. In 1873 she was married to Wm. C. Cleeton, and to this union were born 6 children--five sons and one daughter, viz: W. F., Ira, Cottie H., Wood, Homer and Maggie. Death entered this home about three years ago for the first time and removed one of the sons, Ira, whose death the mother could never be reconciled to. There are also three grandchildren, a son and daughter of W. F., and a daughter of Homer. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Tuesday by Rev. N. B. Green, the large crowd in attendance proving the affection and respect with which she was held in the community. Burial was at Hamilton burying ground. To the family the NEWS joins the community in extending sympathy and trusts that all future sorrows that tend to disrupt home ties and separate loved ones will pass until death will prove a relief as in the case of Mrs. Cleeton. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--W. I. WILLIAMS TO JEFFERSON CITY--W. I. Williams left Tuesday for Jefferson City where he has secured a position as guard at the penitentiary under Warden Painter at $115 per months, and entered upon his duties the next day. Should he like the job well enough to stay with it after giving it a thorough try out, he will likely moved his family to that city. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--Word came to the family Tuesday from John Lilly who went to St. Louis three weeks ago to go under treatment for an abscess in the left eye, that he was unconscious, and unable to move and advised the family to come at once. That evening Mrs. Lilly and sons, Will and John Arthur, went to the city. The boys returned Thursday evening and reported their father's trouble due to the eye, which had bursted, causing much pain and suffering. An operation was performed Wednesday night and the eye removed since which time, Mr. Lilly has been resting easier and is out of danger, according to the doctor, who says the patient should be able to come home within a week. Mr. Lilly's host of friends will regret to learn of his misfortune, but under the circumstances, feel that he is a lucky man to have escaped with no more serious consequences. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--STEVENSON-DOUGHERTY--J. Weaver Stevenson of this place and Miss Lottie Dougherty of near Clark were united in marriage in the office of the circuit clerk at Moberly Wednesday by the Rev. E. L. Rutledge, of this place. The bride is a most prepossessing young lady and taught in our school the past year. Mr. Stevenson is one of Higbee's most steady and reliable young men and a veteran of the Great War, having gone through several of the biggest battles in France. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--Mrs. Pete Botini and Mrs. Claude Stevenson are visiting relatives in Marissa, Ill. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--We printed bills this week for C. R. (Tip) Lewis, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm east of town on the 22nd, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Lewis will move to Moberly where he has accepted a position as salesman and demonstrator for an automobile dealer. He will rent his farm. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--Everett, the 5-year-old son of Mrs. Aaron Young, was severely bitten in the face Sunday by his dog, with which he had been playing. He wound up his play by dashing a pan of water in the dog's face, which the animal seemed to enjoy. At least it showed no resentment until Everett, tired from play, sat down and began to laugh, when the dog, suddenly and without warning, made a dive for the boy's throat, which would perhaps have resulted fatally had not Mrs. Young, who was near, beaten it off. It was a fatal move on the part of the dog, for he was promptly shot. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--CALEB EDWARDS DEAD--Caleb Edwards died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McCormick, of near Huntsville. Deceased was the father of Mrs. Wm. Bradley, 417 Jefferson avenue, this city. The funeral service will be tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Watts. Burial in the Huntsville cemetery--Moberly Democrat, May 13. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--A big lot of extra work and a rush of advertising at the eleventh hour and the 99th minute, as the Irishman said, has caused the NEWS to be slightly delayed again this week, despite the fact that we have worked from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day this week. We hope, however, in the course of a very short time, to get back into our old habit of getting out on time, as Miss Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones, and one of Higbee's most studious young ladies, begins the job today of mastering the linotype, and we have no fear but what, in a short time, she will be able to keepus more than busy getting copy. We have been laboring under many disadvantages for the past few weeks and we hope our readers will put up as best they can for a short time longer with the NEWS' many shortcomings. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--CAPTURED FORTY-POUND FISH--For years many have contended that the Alton lake here was the home of some mighty big fish, and almost every summer someone would report having seen them swimming in the shallow water, while others hooted at the idea of fish larger than 8 and 10 pound bass being in the lake. It remained for Thos. Longdon, Jr., to demonstrate that those who told of the big fish were telling other than fish stories, for he caught a genuine buffalo Wednesday evening that weighed 40 pounds and which dressed 30. He also demonstrated that Higbee fishermen have been using the wrong kind of bait all these years, he having captured the big fish by the aid of a club, with which he landed on its head, stunning it to such an extent that its capture was comparatively easy, although it put up a game fight. Hubert Farris, who runs the Alton pump, is directly responsible for the capture of the fish, as he had taken a shot at it a few days before, severely wounding it. The fish measured three and a half feet in length and is supposed to be one of several buffaloes put in the lake when it was built some forty years ago, and others equally as large or larger are known to be in the lake, for three were seen at one time some four years ago, those seeing them stating that they appeared to be as long as the average size man. Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--GET YOUR FLOOR COVERING FROM LLOYD & WILLIAMS Floor covering 6 ft. wide, $1.10 sq. yd. Color Fast Carpet, 3 ft. wide, 85c running yard GUARANTEED AGAINST SUN AND WATER Friday 14 May 1920, Vol 34, No 4--FOR SALE--Gray mare, 10 years old, gentle and safe, will work single or double. Bay mare 4 years old, been driven three times. Horse colt, 2 years old. Buggy and harness. GEORGE LLOYD, Higbee, Mo. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--KILLED IN FALL--George Leckler of Franklin, a carpenter, fell and broke his neck Friday morning while at work repairing the Clark's Chapel Church which was damaged by the recent storm. He was putting on laths over the pulpit when the scaffold broke. It is said that he fell only a distance of 8 or 9 feet, but hit on his head. Death was instantaneous--New Franklin News. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--YATES HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES--Nellie May Blakely, Opal Goon, Gweneth E. Tribble and D. O. Green will graduate from the Yates high School this year, Prof. Ferguson is superintendent of the school and has given Yates a school this year that any city might well be proud of--ARMSTRONG HERALD. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--The sudden death of W. P. Ruffel, for thirty-seven years editor and publisher of the Glasgow Missourian, which occurred at his home in Glasgow Thursday night of last week from valvular heart trouble, was received with the deepest regret by the newspaper fraternity throughout the state, for everyone who knew him feels a personal loss. He was a quiet unassuming, whole-souled gentleman, as gentle as a woman, and to know him was to love him. He was perhaps one of the best known newspapermen in the state, and until his health broke down several years ago, was a regular attendant at all meetings of the Press Association, and was easily the popular man of the crowd. He made the Missouirian one of the leading country papers in the state, its editorial page being exceptionally strong and widely quoted. During all these years he has been ably assisted by his brother-in-law, J. H. Bowen, who will continue in charge of the paper, to the delight of its many friends and readers. Mr. Ruffel is survived by his widow, mother, one brother, and four sisters. He was laid to rest Sunday with full honors of the Knights of Pythias, of which he had long been a member. Peace to his ashes. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Mrs. W. C. Cleeton has been critically ill for several days, and is under the care of a trained nurse. She was no better at the hour of going to press. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--NEW THEATER BUILDING--Higbee to Have Modern Picture Play House--W. C. Cleeton this week purchased the S. M. Hirsch building and will convert it into a modern motion picture theater. The building will be extended twenty feet, a basement being put under the addition and a furnace installed. A front, modern in every way, will be put in, as well as a stage and balcony. The building will be perfectly ventilated by a system of fans in addition to windows in the south wall and in the ceiling. Work will commence as soon as plans now being drawn by an architect can be decided upon. The building will have a seating capacity of 500, and on open nights will be rented for all sorts of local entertainments. When completed Higbee will have the best theater of its kind of any town of its size in the state, and we trust that Mr. Cleeton will be amply repaid for his nerve and enterprise, for the venture means the expenditure of a mighty tidy sum. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Born, on the 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Lob (Lon?) Cable, a daughter. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Mrs. F. C. Bottoms received a message Thursday of last week conveying the sad intelligence of the death of her brother, A. L. Adams, at his home in Brooklyn, NY, following an illness of 8 weeks from pneumonia. Mr. Adams was quite wealthy and was one of the city's most prominent citizens, and came within a few votes two years ago of the Republican nomination for Congress. He was prominent in church and educational work and had been president of the school board for four years. He was a 33rd degree Mason and was buried with the full honors of the order. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Warford and son, returned home Wednesday evening from Rochester, Minn., and are improving from their recent operations and treatment--Madison Times. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Miss Mamie Alexander of Rocheport, a niece of Miss Lucy Elgin, formerly of this place, and at one time a teacher in our school, was married in Columbia Saturday to Luther Pipes, a prominent farmer residing near Rocheport. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Thos. Hare and family of Collinsville, Ill., on their way to Great Falls, Montana, where they will locate, are the guests of Mr. Hare's brother, D. S. Hare, and other relatives and friends. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Joseph Jones of Bloomington, Ill., is the guest of his brothers, W. F. and Thos. Jones. Friday 7 May 1920, Vol 34, No 3--Mrs. Robert Hurshman and children of Marissa, Ill., are the guests of Higbee relatives. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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5 Dec 1902--Born, on the 28th, to Rice Patterson and wife, a son. 5 Dec 1902--Born, on the 3rd, to Albert Martin and wife, a 12-pound boy. 5 Dec 1902--Born, on December the 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton, a daughter. 5 Dec 1902--Austin Allen, col, aged about 85 years, died at this place Monday morning of general debility. 5 Dec 1902--Dr. Robert Terrill, one of the oldest practitioners in the county, died at his home near Darksville, Sunday, aged 75 years. 5 Dec 1902--At the regular meeting of the city council Monday night R. L. Hines was appointed Police Judge to fill out the unexpired term of W. A. Davis who recently moved to Illinois. 12 Dec 1902--Born, on the 6th, to Cal Robb and wife, a son. 12 Dec 1902--Born, recently, to James Magruder and wife, a daughter. 12 Dec 1902--Harry Lewis, of Renick, died at his home in that place on December 6, 1902, of tuberculosis of the hip joint, after an illness of several months. Deceased was 26 years old and leaves a wife and two children. Interment was made in the Higbee cemetery by the Higbee lodge of Knights of phythias, of which deceased was a member. 12 Dec 1902--Mr. A. C. Burton of this place and Miss Annie Banning of the Yates vicinity, drove to Huntsville Thursday evening of last week and were married at the residence of and by the Baptist minister, Rev. Tilley. The groom is one of the county's most highly respected citizens and prosperous farmers and the bride is one of the first families of the county and is a most estimable and worthy lady. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations and good wishes. 19 Dec 1902--Married, on Wednesday, Dec 17, 1902, at the residence of and by Rev. Notley Magruder, Mr. Edgar Maxfield and Miss Etna Jones, daughter of Mr. Rollie Jones. The News extends good wishes. 19 Dec 1902--We learn through J. E. Rucker that Mrs. S. Q. Carey, who removed with her husband from near Roanoke to Enis, Texas, twenty years ago, died at that place on the 6th inst. She was a sister of Asa Thompson of Yates. 19 Dec 1902--The Rev. S. B. Naylor will, on Wednesday, Dec 24, break the Howard and Randolph county record by uniting in the holy bonds of matrimony, five couples, to-wit: Mr. Kelly McCune and Miss Lucy Dougherty; Mr. Wm. Warford and Miss Stella Kirby; Mr. Ernest White and Miss Sallie Winn; Mr. Cal Winn and Miss Mae Bell Roberts; Mr. John Palmertary and Miss Sallie Hearne--Clark Chronicle. 19 Dec 1902--CLARK ITEMS--Mr. Elmer Angel and Miss Pearl White were married Sunday afternoon. 19 Dec 1902--Born, on the 12th, to Geo. Carter and wife, a son. 26 Dec 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--J. M. Dougherty and family of Wyoming are the guests of relatives in this vicinity. 26 Dec 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Married, Dec 21, at the residence of and by Justice Dave Sweezer, Mr. Jas. Palmertary and Miss Mattie Hern. Their many friends unite in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life. 26 Dec 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Miss Leona Andrews closed a very successful term of school in the Wilson district Wednesday. Miss Leona is one of Howard county's most successful young teachers and the board of trustees would do well to again secure her service. 26 Dec 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Married, Wednesday, Dec 25, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, Mr. Kelly McCune, of Clark, and Miss Lucy Dougherty. They are both well known in this vicinity and receive the congratulations of their many friends. 26 Dec 1902--Married, in Higbee, on Dec 25, 1902, at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brodie, Mr. Walter Brodie and Miss Hanna Beddow, of Gallup, New Mexico, Rev. Ben Robson, officiating. About 100 invited guests were present to witness the ceremony, which occurred at 2 o'clock, immediately after which a most elegant dinner was served. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. The groom is one of Higbee's best young men, while the bride is a most estimable young lady, well and favorably known here, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Beddow formerly of this place, and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations and wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life. 26 Dec 1902--Born, on the 22nd, to May Spurling and wife, a son. 26 Dec 1902--Born, on the 18th, to Arthur Perkins and wife, a daughter. 26 Dec 1902--W. A. Davis' family moved to Taylorville, Illinois, Tuesday. 26 Dec 1902--Speed Burton of Norborne is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton. 26 Dec 1902--Thos. McDonald, a Huntsville miner aged 31 years, was fatally injured by a premature blast in mine No 11 week before last and died Wednesday of last week. 26 Dec 1902--We learn that Miss Nancy Scott, formerly of this place, was recently married at her home in Troy, Illinois. 26 Dec 1902--SHOT BY DRUNKEN NEGROES--U. S. Pitney of This Place Shot by Negroes on Train In Arkansas--Son of O. S. Pitney--Camden, Ark, Dec 23--As Cotton Belt train No 4, running seven hours late, was coming north this morning, after leaving McNeil, the conductor passed through, collecting fares, and a big Negro in the colored coach refused to pay. He drew his gun and threatened the conductor, who withdrew hastily, pursued by the Negro. At the door of the white coach the Negro attempted to follow, but was warned away by U. S. Pitney, a traveling man. A few minutes later the conductor returned with a brakeman. The three went into the colored coach, and, approaching the Negro, the conductor said: "You drew a gun on me, didn't you?" The Negro replied: "Yes!" and attempted to draw his weapon a second time, but was covered by Mr. Pitney, who exclaimed, "Don't do that," but before he realized, it the Negro had wrenched the pistol from his grip and began shooting, assisted by other Negroes. The three white men retreated under a heavy fusillade, during which two bullets pierced Mr. Pitney's head and one entered just below the point of the left shoulder blade, ranged upward and lodged near the collar bone. The conductor and brakeman escaped unhurt, though a bullet grazed the latter's neck. The wounded man was brought here to the Ouchita hotel and placed under the care of Dr. Rinehart. At last accounts, though dangerously wounded, he was resting comfortably. Four of the drunken Negroes were arrested and placed in jail, but later released for lack of evidence. The one who did the shooting escaped, but will doubtless be captured, as they are now known. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. O. S. Pitney received the following telegram at noon Wednesday from his son: "Texarkana, Ark, Dec 24. O. S. Pitney: Got shot accidentally. Not seriously hurt. See to-day's Globe. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Later--Mr. Pitney was talking with parties in Texarkana yesterday over the long distance telephone and was informed that his son was in a very serious condition. He left on the first train for that place. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Nov 1902--Born, on the 6th, to Hale Avery and wife, a daughter. 7 Nov 1902--Madison Davis died at his home near Rucker on the 5th, aged 81 years. 7 Nov 1902--H. F. Stalts, a freight conductor on the Wabash was killed at St. Charles Wednesday while doing some switching. His remains were brought to Moberly for interment. 7 Nov 1902--Mrs. S. E. Thompson, of Moberly, returned home Saturday after a week's visit with her son Wm. Thompson. 7 Nov 1902--Married, near Higbee, MO, on Tuesday, November 4, 1902, at the residence of the bride's father, J. N. Cleeton, Miss Clara Cleeton and Mr. Aubrey Humphrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Humphrey of this place. Eld. Strawn, pastor of the Christian church at this place officiated. The wedding was a quiet affair, only the immediate relatives being present. This young couple is a popular and worthy one and the News joins their numerous friends in extending congratulations and wishing them a long and happy life. 7 Nov 1902--Chief of Police Charles Quayle is dead. The end came quietly this morning at 9:15. His wife, children and several intimate friends were at his bedside when the death angel took his soul from his pain-racked body. Mr. Quayle was born in Guemes, Old Mexico, September 15, 1867. In 1869 with his parents he removed to Missouri and located on a farm. Amid such surroundings he grew to manhood. His education was received in the country and public schools. After leaving school he began a life of railroading. This he left to accept a place on the local police force. From that place he went with Mr. Lynch as Deputy United States Marshal. Later he returned to Moberly and again became a member of the police force. In 1897 he was elected Marshal and has held the position every since, making one of the best officials the city every had. Mr. Quayle at the time of his death was a member of the A. O. U. W, the Maccabees and the Married Men's League. In June 1891 he was married to Miss Dora Goodfellow, who with two children, survive him. He also leaves a mother, three sisters and three brothers--Moberly Monitor. 14 Nov 1902--Mrs. Annie Atkins returned home Friday from Oklahoma where she visited friends and relatives. 14 Nov 1902--William Avery died at his home near Myers Friday, Nov 7, 1902, after an illness of two weeks. Deceased was 32 years old and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Howard County Mutual Life Insurance Co, in good standing. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Myers Chapel, the deceased being a member of the Holiness congregation at that place. He leaves many friends and relatives who sympathize with the family in their hour of affliction. 14 Nov 1902--J. E. Wyatt, wife and daughter returned Saturday from an extended visit with Illinois relatives. 14 Nov 1902--Born, on the 12th to J. H. Vincent and wife, a daughter. 14 Nov 1902--Mrs. Thomas Sutliff is quite sick. 14 Nov 1902--Born, on the 7th, to Alex Carson and wife, a son. 14 Nov 1902--Jesse Wilkerson, a 14-year-old Sedalia boy, fell Monday and broke his leg, making it the thirty-first time he has sustained a bone fracture in his life. His bones are so brittle that they break even from moderate blows. 21 Nov 1902--LOCUST GROVE--John H. Dougherty and wife and daughter, Stella, returned home Saturday from an extended visit with relatives in Oklahoma. Their own account indicates a most pleasant visit and that they were deeply impressed with the beauties of the Sunny South. 21 Nov 1902--Born, on the 19th, to Ollie Perry and wife, a son. 21 Nov 1902--Born, on the 19th, to Jas. Shook and wife, a daughter. 21 Nov 1902--Married, in Moberly, on the 16th, A. F. Younger and Mrs. Mildred Winn. The bride is about 70 years of age and is a sister of Mrs. Susan Terrill. Her marriage was a surprise to her relatives here, whom she visited last week. 21 Nov 1902--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie was called to Sturgeon Sunday to see his little niece, Fannie, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mayer, who was suffering from diphtheria. The physicians did all in their power but to no avail as she died Monday at 1 a.m. 21 Nov 1902--The remains of Joe Harvey's wife (col.) who died at Clark Sunday morning passed through here Monday on the way to Yates for interment in the cemetery for the colored at that place. 28 Nov 1902--Lane Cottingham died at his home near Renick on the 12th inst, of typhoid fever, aged 41 years. 28 Nov 1902--William Embree is quite sick at the residence of his son, R. D. Embree. Although he is 75 years old this is the first time he has ever called in the services of a physician. We hope he will soon regain his usual good health. 28 Nov 1902--CLARK ITEMS--Born, to the wife of A. McMahon, Nov 23, a girl. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

10 Oct 1902--Born, on the 7th, to Robert McCormic and wife, a son. 10 Oct 1902--Miss Lulu, only daughter of Dr. Thos. Irwin, of Moberly, died at her home in that city on the 8th inst, of consumption, aged 26 years. 10 Oct 1902--MISS ORA BELLE CLEETON DEAD--Again has the death angel visited Higbee, this time taking from our midst one of our most popular and estimable young ladies, Miss Ora Belle Cleeton, who died at the home of her father, A. C. Cleeton, near town Wednesday evening, October 8, 1902, aged 23 years. She had been very poorly for some time from that dread disease, consumption, and while her death was looked for almost any time, it came as a surprise. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Thursday evening, of which church she was a devoted member, by Eld. Copher of Moberly, after which the remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large concourse of friends where she was laid to rest by the side of her sister, Virgie, who died about four years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss besides a father and two brothers, a host of relatives and friends. The grief-stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community. 10 Oct 1902--Miss Martha Vincent, daughter of Wm. H. Vincent, was married in Colorado Springs on Sept 28, 1902, to Mr. Samuel Kinnear of that place. Her many friends here join the News in extending best wishes. 10 Oct 1902--Odus Bradley was badly hurt at the old Higbee mine Tuesday. He was on the main entry on his way home from work and had stepped to one side to let a trip of empty cars pass, when the cars jumped the track, striking a lot of timbers, causing a heavy fall of dirt and rock which crushed him to the ground. He is resting as well as could be expected. 10 Oct 1902--Married, in Higbee, on October 8, 1902, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, Miss Sadie Davis and Mr. Wm. Mooney, Rev. Ben Robson, officiating. Only the most intimate friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride and groom are among Higbee's most popular young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy life. 10 Oct 1902--Married, at the residence of Dr. J. C. Mapel in this city, on Wednesday afternoon Oct 1, 1902, Mr. J. P. Banning to Miss Alma Smith, Dr. Mapel officiating. The contracting parties both reside in the vicinity of Yates. Mr. Banning is an industrious young farmer of good moral character and exemplary habits and is highly respected by his fellowmen. The bride is a most estimable young lady--Armstrong Herald. 17 Oct 1902--Born, on the 11th, to G. E. Lessly and wife, a daughter. 17 Oct 1902--Born, on the 12th, to Martin Tabor and wife, a daughter. 17 Oct 1902--Mrs. Chip Paulfrey, who has been seriously ill for several months, was taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. David Williams, the first of the week so she could have better attention. 17 Oct 1902--Reuben Long Jr, deputy recorder of Howard county, attempted suicide Monday by shooting himself. He fired two shots but only one took effect, passing through his right lung. He was a most exemplary young man and no cause is known for his act. He refused to say why he wished to end his life. At the hour of going to press (Thursday night) he was still alive, but was not expected to recover. 17 Oct 1902--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Wm. Feeland Dies From Injuries Received in Being Dashed Against Tree--Wm. Feeland, aged 25 years, son of W. R. Feeland, living about five miles south of town was thrown against a tree by a horse last Saturday evening and received injuries from which he died Monday night. He had spent the day in Higbee and, in company with several other young men of the same neighborhood was going home when a horse trade was proposed when near home. He was showing his companions how his horse could run when the accident happened. A large tree was standing in the road where the road curved and it is supposed the horse either got beyond his control or else Feeland thought it would pass on the opposite side from the one it did, as he was leaning toward the tree with the horse as it made the turn. The horse barely missed the tree, while Feeland's head struck it squarely. His skull was crushed. As soon as his companions saw what had happened they hurried to him but found him unconscious, of course. They took him to his father's house and medical aid was speedily summoned, but his injuries were of such a nature that medical science was of no avail. He died Monday night without having regained consciousness or having moved a muscle, not even so much as an eyelash. Interment was made at New Hope. The aged father has the sympathy of all in his sad bereavement. 24 Oct 1902--J. B. Martin died at his home in Moberly on the 22nd of general debility. 24 Oct 1902--Mrs. Thos. Reynolds of near Burton, aged 82 years, fell Friday and broke her thigh. 24 Oct 1902--Ezra Hopper, aged 28, died at his home near Yates on the 19th of typhoid fever. 24 Oct 1902--Marshall Barnett, a prominent farmer residing near Harrisburg, fell dead Tuesday evening. He was about 65 years old and unmarried. 24 Oct 1902--Reuben Long, of Fayette, who shot himself on the 13th inst, with suicidal intent, died on the 18th. Unrequited love is given as the reason for his act. 24 Oct 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--J. H. Dougherty and wife, G. H. Dougherty and wife and Mrs. Anna Adkins will start Wednesday on a pleasure tour of Oklahoma where they will visit relatives before returning. 24 Oct 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Rumor has it that J. L. Andrews has sold his farm near Myers and will move with his family to Audrain county. Old Howard is hard to beat and though we deeply regret to lose him our best wishes go with him. 31 Oct 1902--John Wyatt and wife are visiting Illinois relatives. 31 Oct 1902--W. A. Davis and son Joe, left Monday for Taylorville, Ill. Mr. Davis' family will follow later. 31 Oct 1902--Thos. R. Davis, aged about 60 years, was killed Wednesday in Sturgeon, his home, by falling from a house on which he was working. 31 Oct 1902--We are pained to announce that David Davis of this place is critically ill at the home of his brother in Elliott. While at work in the Interstate mine here Saturday he was struck on the abdomen by a fall of rock and considerably bruised. He thought nothing of the matter and Sunday went to Elliott for a visit. While going to the depot he stepped into a posthole and wrenched his back very severely just above the hips. By the time he reached Elliott he was very sick, but managed to reach his brother's house. Dr. Burkhalter was hastily summoned and he found him suffering from an internal hemorrhage. All that could be done for him was done but it was found to save his life an operation was necessary. This was performed Thursday morning by Drs. Burkhalter of Higbee and Cuppaidge and Mangus, of Moberly. It left Mr. Davis very weak but he rallied from it in a remarkable manner and at the hour of going to press he is reported as resting as well as could be expected, but with the chances of recovery decidedly against him. 31 Oct 1902--When the census enumerators made their rounds they found in the United States 667 boys under 15 years of age who were married. This is one of the interesting facts disclosed by the census report on the conjugal conditions of the inhabitants of the United States. There were 3,785 married girls under 15 years of age. The infant widowers under 15 numbered 33, and infant widows 126. There were seven divorced boys and thirty divorced girls under 15. New York and Pennsylvania led in the number of boy husbands, each having 46. Texas led in the number of girl wives, with 347. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 Oct 1902--Married, Oct 1, 1902, at the residence of and by Elder J. P. Naylor, Lon Hursman and Miss Mildred Blansett. 3 Oct 1902--SWINDLE EXPOSED BY A MOBERLY MAN--Clarence Ragsdale Answered Advertisement of counterfeit Money for Sale. Recognized Old Schemer.--St. Louis Republic--New York, Sept 26--On information furnished by Clarence Ragsdale at Moberly MO, who posed as "J. D. Dingle" of No. 413 Reed Street, Moberly, the Brooklyn police to-day placed under arrest Harry Philips, alias Sheeney Harry, whom they believe to be at the head of a green goods syndicate, which from the number of states it covers and the magnitude of its operations, stands alone this line. Ragsdale turned over to the police a number of circulars he received from the green goods house. To start at the beginning, it was about six years ago that Ragsdale received a circular marked "confidential." It told the usual story of how the syndicate was in a position to furnish the prospective purchaser $5 and $10 notes that could be passed as readily as the real thing. Ragsdale saw visions of wealth. His life in Moberly was not pleasing and he lay awake nights. At last he counted out $500 in good notes of Uncle Sam and boarded the train for New York. He was swindled, of course, but caused the arrest of the man who was known to him in the transaction. But before the case came to trial Ragsdale had returned to his Missouri home, and the police frowned and said something about a settlement. The green goods man was released because of the lack of a prosecutor. Several months ago Ragsdale had a return of his dreams of six years previous. The same sort of circular started it. It told again of how plates for $5 and $10 notes had been spirited away from the Bureau of Engraving in Washington, which enabled the syndicate to turn out an enormous amount of money at bargain counter prices. In addition to this were samples of paper on which the notes would be printed. Ragsdale bit again, and after some correspondence agreed to come to New York. He was told to register at a certain hotel under an assumed name, got to his room quickly and not stir until a man came and knocked on the door and whispered "front," the password, through the keyhole. Ragsdale obeyed the instructions religiously, and when the password was given, he opened the door and behold! Sheeney Harry appeared. "Gee whilikens! Are you still in the business?" asked the astonished Ragsdale. "Why, howdy-do!" responded the man with the password. "I am still working in the interest of my friends." A coldness seemed to spring up between the two men at once. Recognition is sometimes pleasant, but occasionally there is too much of it. Ragsdale saw in his present visitor the man he had dealt with five years ago and had had arrested. His next move was to notify Captain Reynolds. On the strength of Ragsdale's information Philips was arrested, but because of the departure of the Missourian, the police were unable to hold him, although they believe the syndicate of which he is said to be the head is operating extensively in Southern and Western States and that several other green goods men are interested in it. Ragsdale was accompanied to this city on his last trip by a friend, whose name the police decline to make public. Before returning home Ragsdale wrote to Captain Reynolds, giving explicit directions how to capture the swindlers. In his letter, which was dated last Sunday, September 21, and mailed from Washington, Ragsdale says: "I am not J. B. Dingle, and there is no such person at Moberly, Mo. I am Clarence Ragsdale of Moberly, MO; came to New York some four or five years ago, was skinned and captured Phillips with McClusky's men. He gave me my money back and I let him go by not knowing him in court. I am in business and had to go back today or would have come over." Captain Reynolds was furious when he learned that the Missourians had departed without aiding in prosecuting the green goods prisoners. 3 Oct 1902--The following is Ragsdale's side of the story, taken from the Moberly Monitor: "The Republic's story yesterday was incorrect in several particulars. The facts in the case are as follows: Several years ago I was the victim of a shrewd confidence game worked by one Harry Phillips, alias Sheeney Mike. I have since wished to have the fellow prosecuted, and getting possession of some of his circulars recently and finding he was still operating in New York, when in that city on business on September 18th, I made it a point to presumably fall into his trap. When face to face with Philips recognition was mutual and knowing it's lair I had the police arrest him. I gave Capt. Reynolds of the police foresee the letter sent through the mail by Philips and left the following day for Washington to continue my pleasure trip. Imagine my surprise to learn Philips was released the day of my departure, the police claiming they couldn't prosecute, even when they had damaging evidence in the form of the letters, in their hands. It is ridiculous to think I would have any dealings with green goods man after my experience, and I hope my friends will not believe the article, in yesterday's Republic." 3 Oct 1902--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Richard Baker and Miss Alice Fainter were married Sept 25th by Elder Hargis. 3 Oct 1902--Uncle Dan Gilvin died Saturday, September 27. Had he lived until October 1st he would have been 87 years old. He was buried Sunday at Mt. Pleasant cemetery by the side of his first wife. 3 Oct 1902--Thieves visited the residence of Oscar Baker Wednesday night and robbed the clothes line of a lot of ladies clothing and also made away with an ax. Thieves visited John Devore's residence the same night where they secured a lot of clothing which had been on the line since the day before. 3 Oct 1902--Joseph C. Welch and wife of Macon county were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. John Devore. 3 Oct 1902--Daniel Given, one of the oldest citizens of Howard county, died at his home near Myers Saturday. 3 Oct 1902--John Thompson moved to Howard county Wednesday. 3 Oct 1902--Died, at her home in Renick, on Sept 29, 1902, Mrs. Mary Sweeney, aged 84 years. She was the mother of E. A. Sweeney of this place. 3 Oct 1902--WOOD BURTON DEAD--Found Dead in His room at the Laclede Hotel, St. Louis--Apoplexy the Cause--Wood Burton is dead! Such was the startling intelligence conveyed in a message from St. Louis Friday evening of last week sent by G. L. Williams to Medley Burton. The sad news spread like wild fire and the whole community received a shock from which it has not yet recovered. The particulars of the sad affair, as we learn them from his brothers-in-law, J. B. Tymony and G. L. Williams, are as follows; On Tuesday or Wednesday of last week Wood came to St. Louis on the Eagle Packet Co's steamer "Chester" with his brother, Byrd, captain of the boat, and for which company he was soliciting freight agent, and informed his brother that he was going to Huntsville to see about a position he had offered him there. So far as we can learn it has never been learned whether he came to Huntsville, but it is presumed that he did. At 8 o'clock Thursday morning he registered at the Laclede as "S. E. Burton" of Sedalia. The clerk asked him if he wished breakfast at once and he said no, he would go to his room. He did so and so far as can be learned was seen no more until 8 o'clock that evening, when he called a bell boy and asked to be awakened at 10 the next morning. The drop in the indicator in the office from this room was out of order and while the ball would ring it could not be ascertained what room had called, and when he called the boy he had to go to another room. The boy reported that he wished to be called at 10 the next morning, and the clerk asked the boy if he was sure the call was for the next morning and not for ten that night. They boy was positive that he said the next morning and the call was so placed on the register. About 2 a.m., just before the elevator was closed down for the night, the elevator boy was called from the fourth floor and went up to see what was wanted. When he stopped at the floor mentioned Wood was standing in front of the elevator dressed in his trousers and undershirt with a water pitcher in his hand. He told the boy that he wanted some water and asked him why they had not answered him from the office, that he had been calling for half an hour. The boy explained to him that the bell was out of order. He did not get mad over the inditement as many would have done, but, true to his nature, laughed about it and took the water which the boy had given him and returned to his room. This was the last seen of him alive. The elevator boy was questioned closely as to whether he had noticed anything peculiar about Wood's actions and appearance and as to whether he appeared sick in any respect. The boy had noticed nothing but his wonderfully good nature and had been greatly impressed by it. At 10 o'clock the next morning a boy was sent to wake him, but failing to do so after repeated knocks, reported the fact to the office. The clerk went up with a key, and as Wood had removed his key from the door, had no trouble in getting into the room. He found Wood in bed, with his right arm under the pillow and his head resting on both (his favorite way of sleeping) apparently asleep, but cold in death. The house physician was hastily summoned and he pronounced it a case of apoplexy and he gave it as his opinion that death had been instantaneous and that he had been dead six or eight hours. A message of inquiry was sent to Sedalia, from which place he had registered, but of course nothing was known of him there. His body was then taken to the morgue to await identification. Had it not been for his business card which was found in his pocket he might have been buried by the city and it might have been months before his friends knew of his death. A newspaper reporter read the card and telephoned the general agent of the Eagle Packet Co, and he in turn telephoned J. B. Tymony, who, in company with G. L. Williams, hurried to the hotel where they were informed that the body had been taken to the morgue. They examined the hotel register and readily recognized the writing as Wood's and hurried to the morgue hoping against hope that their worst fears would not be realized and oppressed by a sickening dread. But it was only too true. After the coroner's inquest, which returned a verdict of death from apoplexy, the body was removed to an undertaker's and later to Mr. Williams' residence. The absent brothers and sisters were at once notified, but Mrs. J. M. Crew, of Tallequah, I. T, was the only one who could come and she, on account of missing her train at Kansas City and Moberly, had to drive through from the latter place, only reaching the cemetery a few moments before the body was lowered to its last resting place. It is not thought that Wood remained in his room all of Thursday but that he took breakfast in the cafe of the hotel or elsewhere and spent the day out in the city, returning to the hotel at 8 as stated. That he should register as he did is no surprise to his friends, as it was a fad or habit of his to use both fictitious initials and residence in registering at hotels. It is thought that he might have registered as he did in order that the company for which he was working might not know that he was in the city. The body, accompanied by Byrd Burton, G. L. Williams and wife, J. B. Tymony and daughter, Miss Carrie, arrived here Saturday afternoon over the Alton and was taken to the home of his aged, heart-broken parents where hundreds called to view for the last time on earth the face of a dear friend forever gone, and to mingle their tears of sympathy and sorrow with those of the bereaved family. The funeral took place at 3 o'clock Sunday, interment being made at the Rennolds family burying ground just south of town where he was laid to rest beside his sister, Mrs. J. B. Tymony. At the request of the parents, Mr. S. Lessley, who had known him from childhood, conducted the funeral services which consisted of singing, Scripture reading, a short talk and prayer. It was by far the largest funeral ever in Higbee, the whole town and community turning out en masse, and during the solemn scene every eye in the vast concourse was dimmed with tears--tears from sorrow's deepest wells. The universal sorrow manifested speaks more eloquently than words of the esteem and veneration in which he was held. Kind, noble, generous, big hearted, whole-souled, brother, son and friend--"None knew thee but to love thee, None named thee but to praise." Woodfolk Burton was born on May 27, 1869, on the farm where his parents now reside, and died Sept 26, 1902, and was therefore 33 years and four months old, lacking one day. In his death the community suffers an irreparable loss and his acquaintances a friend--one who looked on the bright side of life and who tried to make the burdens of others lighter. The world is better for such men having lived in it and their taking away is a calamity. Truly, "Death loves a shining mark." Freed from the sorrows, cares and disappointments of a cold, selfish world, sleep on, dear friend, until the last trump shall rouse you from your lowly bed to peace no mortal can ever know. 3 Oct 1902--We are sorry to learn of the death of Mamie, the only daughter of S. J. Kirby and wife, which occurred at Lyra, Texas, on August the 28th, 1902. 3 Oct 1902--Mrs. S. M. Hirsch received the sad intelligence Wednesday of the death of her father, Mr. M. W. Levi, which occurred at Haigerlock, Germany, on September 3, 1902. 3 Oct 1902--Uncle Joe Burton informs us that up to Thursday evening they had been unable to hear a word from his son, Richard, who is in Kentucky and whom they tried to reach both by telegraph and telephone. He is located at a small inland town and in all probability does not yet know that his brother is dead. 3 Oct 1902--Tole Gorham, of Montana, is here visiting his uncle, Joseph W. Burton. This is his first visit to Missouri in twenty years. He will probably spend the winter visiting Missouri relatives. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Sep 1902--Oscar, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Proctor, living near Myers, was thrown from his horse while returning from church at New Hope last Saturday night, and received injuries from which he died Tuesday morning. We learn that the young man was under the influence of liquor at the time and that he was running his horse at break neck speed and ran into a wagon. He was thrown over the horse's head, lighting squarely on his head in the hard road where he was picked up unconscious and taken home. Drs. Burkhalter and Dinwiddie were called and did all in their power to save the boy, but it was all to no avail and he died without ever having regained consciousness. We were informed by a gentleman Wednesday that the boy was not very bright and that those who sold him the liquor which was the direct cause of his death will be prosecuted if possible. The same gentleman informed us that he understood the boy purchased a pint of whiskey and a pint of alcohol from one of our dealers Saturday. (Author's note: read follow up article in the next issue) 5 Sep 1902--Amos Rice died very suddenly from paralysis at his home in Higbee about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, Sept 2, 1902. He suffered two strokes several months ago when it was thought he would die, but he gradually improved until he was able to go about his usual work. He was an energetic and hard working man and idleness was foreign to his nature and principles. When scarcely able to walk he would take his wood-saw in his hand and spend the day at work. Up to Monday night he was in his usual health and had spent the day with his son and daughter. He suffered the third stroke about 5 o'clock Tuesday morning, and although medical aid was quickly summoned, nothing could be done and he died an hour later. Mr. Rice was born in Kingsville, OH, Sept 16, 1832, and was consequently 69 years, 11 months and 17 days old. He was married to Miss Armet Call at Painsville, OH, in 1855, and to this union six children were born, four boys and two girls, of whom three survive--Reuben and Obe Rice and Mrs. Gus Hurtler. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery Wednesday. 5 Sep 1902--Born, on August 27th, to Onie Spurling and wife, a son. 5 Sep 1902--born, on the 29th, to F. C. Bottoms and wife, a daughter. 5 Sep 1902--George H. Barnett, who was nominated for Prosecuting Attorney of Boone county at the recent democratic primary, died at his home in Columbia Friday night of typhoid fever. 5 Sep 1902--WM. BLEE SHOT AND KILLED--Just before we went to press last week Jas. Blee received a dispatch from Spadra, Ark, stating that his brother, William, had been killed there that day, and, like Mr. Blee, we took it for granted that he had been killed in a mine, and so stated. He was shot and killed and we learn the following particulars from Mr. Blee who returned from there Monday. As a recent meeting of the local union of W. M. W. of A, Wm. Blee was elected to represent Anderson's mine of Spadre at the scale conference between operators and miners held at Clarkville, three miles from Spadra, on August 28th. The conference adjourned about 3 p.m. and the Spadra delegation, some six or seven in number, started home in a spring wagon. Among the number was one George Blanton, a miner, who, with others, had been imported from Virginia two or three years previously to take the place of strikers. Blanton had been to the conference to represent a non-union mine, and as they neared home he had a few words with two of the delegates who had called him down in the convention. On reaching Spadre he suddenly jumped out of the wagon and pulling out his revolver said, with an oath, that he would "kill the two-------" and fired two shots at them but missed them. By this time all were out of the wagon and Blee advanced toward him appealing to him to put his revolver up and go home and raise no trouble, when, without a word of warning, he turned the pistol upon Blee, shooting him in the body. He fell to his knees, exclaiming, "I am shot," when Blanton shot him again, saying, as he did so, "Damn you, I will finish you." This shot passed through the neck and produced instant death. Blanton then ran. One of the delegates, the first to recover from the excitement, ran into a store near at hand and secured a Winchester rifle and shot at the fleeing murderer several times, but without effect, other than to have them returned. Blanton then made his escape through the woods. A large posse was organized and a thorough search made for the fugitive, but up to the time of Mr. Blee's departure nothing had been heard of him. Mr. Blee informs us that feeling is running high over the killing and that if caught Blanton will surely be lynched. he and his brother, Harry, who went down with him, have each offered a reward of $25 and the local union one of $100. The remains were taken charge of by the brothers an interred at Morrison's Bluff, a little village near Spadra. Deceased was 42 years of age and single, and had many warm friends here who were pained to learn of his untimely death. Blanton has a wife and several children. 12 Sep 1902--About one hundred invited guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson Wednesday evening to witness the marriage of their daughter Rosina, to Charles H. Solbert. The home was beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion and promptly at the appointed hour the young couple marched into the parlor to the swelling strains of Mendelsshon's wedding march and in a very solemn and impressive ceremony Rev. Benjamin Robson pronounced the words that linked their hearts for weal or woe. Immediately after the ceremony the guest were invited to the dining room where a most tempting feast awaited them. The bride and groom are among Higbee's best people, and are deservedly popular and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness. They were the recipients of many lovely presents. 12 Sep 1902--We have been informed by Mr. Silas Proctor, father of Oscar Proctor who died last week from injuries received by being thrown from his horse, as well as a large number of other citizens of the Myers vicinity, that we did both Mr. Proctor an his dead son a great injustice in stating last week that the young man was not very bright, as the exact opposite was the case, and all have stated that they would be willing to sign a statement to that effect. It is not the NEWS' aim to wound the feelings or to injure any one, and as we were not acquainted with the young man, and had no personal knowledge of the accident, we had to depend upon others and gave the particulars as they were told us. We are exceedingly sorry the mistake occurred and hope this correction will be read by every one who read last week's article. 12 Sep 1902--Born, on the 6th, to W. R. Jones and wife a daughter. 12 Sep 1902--Born, on the 11th, to Harry Peters and wife, a daughter. 12 Sep 1902--Married, Wednesday, Sept 10, 1902, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, Wm. Winn and Miss Roxie Osborne. 12 Sep 1902--Eddie, the 7-year-old son of John Blakely and wife, of near Myers, died on the 6th and was buried at Old Log Chapel Sunday. 12 Sep 1902--James Barratto, a miner, was found dead near the Wabash depot in Huntsville Sunday morning. He had been run over by a train and horribly mangled. There is some suspicion of foul play, as when last seen he had considerable money about him. When found on the track only $2.40 could be found in his pockets. He had relatives in Illinois. 12 Sep 1902--Wm. Blee received a letter from Spadrs, Ark, this week informing his that Geo. Blanton, who shot and killed his brother, Wm. Blee, on August the 28th, and who made his escape, had been captured and taken to Little Rock for safe keeping. (Author's note: I think the editor meant the letter was received by JAMES Blee, rather than William. William was dead). 19 Sep 1902--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Last Wednesday evening after returning home from school Mrs. Thos. Rhodes' daughter, Maggie, went to the kitchen to assist her mother in getting supper, and after putting some wood in the stove used her apron in replacing the cap. The apron caught fire and she tried to put it out but could not do so and ran into the house where her sister was for her assistance. All of her clothing was on fire by this time and before the flames could be smothered she was fatally burned and died Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. 19 Sep 1902--Born, on the 17th, to Ed. Foley and wife, a son. 19 Sep 1902--Born, on the 18th, to James Johnson and wife, a son. 19 Sep 1902--Born, on the 13th, to Joe Hardwick and wife, a daughter. 19 Sep 1902--W. N. Hamilton and Miss Laura Harris drove to Moberly Wednesday and were married. The News extends good wishes. 19 Sep 1902--T. A. McVey, since receiving the news that his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Littlejohn, of Townsend, Neb, had given birth to a daughter, thus making him a grandpa, has been wearing a broad smile. The birth occurred on the 13th. 26 Sep 1902--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, on the 21st, to the wife of Tad Hardin, a son. 26 Sep 1902--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, on the 20th, to Mrs. Florence Strange, a girl. 26 Sep 1902--EUGENE H. ROSELLE--Died, at the home of his father, J. A. Roselle, near Harrisburg, on September 19, 1902, Eugene H. Roselle, aged 20 years and four months. On the 26th day of July he had a stroke of apoplexy which caused paralysis of his left arm and limb. His sufferings were intense. "Oh, my head and my heart," was his pitiful plaint for six weeks, night and day. For the last two weeks the pain in the head abated, but never ceased entirely. He was suffering and unable to take nourishment for fifty-six days. Drs. O. M. Long J. W. Woods were untiring in their efforts to relieve his sufferings. They pronounced it the most remarkable case on record. After eight weeks lacking one day from the first stroke his brave, noble spirit returned to the God who gave it, in the firm belief that He who spared not His own Son to save the repenting believer would forgive and save. After funeral services at the Christian church at Harrisburg, conducted by Elder W. F. Roberts, his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of his beloved and long mourned for mother. The sympathy for the bereaved relatives was shown by the marked respect and tender ministrations of the entire community. 26 Sep 1902--We learn that Sam, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jacobs, who moved from here to Englewood, Colo, about a year ago, shot and instantly killed a Mexican at that place recently. We understand they quarreled over a game of craps. 26 Sep 1902--Through an oversight last week we failed to mention the death of the infant daughter of John McGill and wife which occurred on the 11th inst. Mr. McGill and wife had been living in Springfield, Ill, and were advised to take the child away for a change as it was sure to die if they remained there. It only lived a day after they reached here and they thought at one time that it would die on the train. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

>From the Higbee News 30 May 1902--Ben Nance, one of Howard county's richest men and biggest land owners,died at this home near New Franklin on the 22nd, aged 72 years. Anyone out there familiar with this individual? I have an old picture that I believe is of his daughter Martha Ester Nance Jordan. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

> 23 May 1902--KILLED BY THE CARS--John Stone, Living Near Town Run Over and Killed on the Alton--> John H. Stone was the son of John W. and Margaret (White) Stone.

1 Aug 1902--Born, on July 26, to W. F. Baker and wife, a son. 1 Aug 1902--Born, on July 25, to J. P. Warford and wife, a son. 1 Aug 1902--Born, on July 26th, to Minor Moore and wife, a son. 1 Aug 1902--R. C. Shirley, aged 27 years, died at his home near Renick on July 23. Interment was made at New Hope. 1 Aug 1902--Robert Jones, of St. Joseph, returned home Wednesday after a two weeks' visit with his son, R. D. Jones. 1 Aug 1902--Homer, the 9-year-old son of J. S. Bradley, of near Burton, is quite sick. 1 Aug 1902--Mrs. George Morlee, of Springfield, Illinois, is visiting her parents, T. H. Williams and wife. 1 Aug 1902--Jas E. Harvey died at his home near Armstrong on July 29, aged 83 years. he was probably the oldest citizen of Howard county, having been born in that county in 1819. 1 Aug 1902--The little 14-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bradley, died on July 29, 1902, after an illness of two weeks. The remains were laid to rest at Fairview Wednesday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. 1 Aug 1902--The remains of John O. Dougherty who died at Salisbury Wednesday, passed through here yesterday on the way to Howard county and will be interred at Mt. Pleasant church today. Deceased was a brother of Chas. A. Dougherty, of Myers, and was about 67 years old. 1 Aug 1902--Tuesday, about noon, W. R. Jones had his hands badly burned while trying to fill the gasoline reservoir on his gasoline stove. He had lighted the burners and then attempted to fill the tank when the top feel from the can from which he was pouring the gas allowing the gasoline to run over the stove. The oil immediately took fire and it kept Dick pretty busy trying to keep himself and his house from burning up. It is a thousand wonders the oil in the reservoir and can hadn't exploded. 8 Aug 1902--The 2 months old son of Mrs. Poley Knight has cholera-infantum and its recovery is doubtful. 8 Aug 1902--Dr. W. E. Williams was here from Myers yesterday. 8 Aug 1902--May Spurling and wife went to Centralia Sunday to attend the funeral of their cousin, Miss Laura Spurling who died near that place on Saturday, Aug 2 1902. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hence Spurling, and was born near Higbee in May, 1882. In 1894 she became a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist church and since lived a Christian life. A father, mother and five brothers survive her. 8 Aug 1902--SAMUEL WARFORD DEAD--"O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory?" Man shudders at death and has a horror of the grave; but man who has through Christ died to sin and has made the new birth unto righteousness has the sting of death removed and knows that he will triumph over the grave at the resurrection. Such were the experience and assurance of Sam Warford who died at Dr. Burkhalter's residence in Higbee at 8:30 on Friday night, Aug 1, 1902. Sam lived with the doctor and family for 16 months, going to school during the term and working in the mines when school was closed. On Friday July 25, Sam came home from the mines complaining of illness. He was attended by the doctor who at once recognized the seriousness of the case. Appendicitis had set in and then inflammation soon developed into peritonitis when spread rapidly over the abdomen. Dr. Dinwiddie was called in for consultation and the gravity of the case was realized. He received the closest and most anxious medical care day and night, while the family and friends gave him the most careful and constant nursing. The disease resisted every effort made to counteract it. On Thursday Dr. Cupplage of Moberly, was called in and on consultation, he with Drs. Burkhalter, Dinwiddie and Dysart, saw that nothing more could be done and decided that even an operation would be futile. Sam suffered intense pain, which he bore with surprising patience and fortitude. His delight during his illness was in praying and singing and in hearing the word of God read. He fully realized the extreme danger of his state, resigning himself to whatever God thought best, frequently saying, "Thy will be done." On Friday forenoon, it was evident he was dying; his sufferings were intense, yet he was constantly in prayer and praise. About noon he sang in a low voice which was now only at his command, "Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee," and called on those around his bed to pray. He sang portions of many other hymns, and thanked God that he was able to be a "witness" for him. He admonished those around him to flee from sin, to live more holy lives and to be witnesses for Christ. He asked his father to warn all the boys to quit sin: to quit drinking and swearing and gambling and turn to God; to tell them so for him. When the father delivered the message to the large congregations in the Baptist church at Higbee and at New Hope church, there were very few dry eyes in the assemblies. He died at 8:30 very quietly, those present blessing God for the evidence given of the love and power of God, as exhibited in the death of this Christian. Funeral services were held at the Higbee Baptist church at 10:30 Sunday, Aug 3, by the Pastor, Rev. White. The church was packed and everyone was deeply affected by the statements of the Christian life and character of Sam. Interment was made at New Hope cemetery and services were held at the church by F. H. James, where an immense concourse of relatives and friends attended to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they loved and admired. Sam was born on Jan 28, 1884 and was consequently 18 years old last January. He was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Warford. His mother died in June 1896 and both now rest side by side in the city of the dead, waiting for the glorious coming of the Son of God. Soon after his mother's death he was converted at a meeting held at the Baptist church here by Rev. Nichols and was baptized into its fellowship, continuing a member up to his death. Sam will be greatly missed by Dr. Burckhalter's family, where he was regarded with the deepest love and admiration. Mrs. Burkhalter cared for him with a mother's care. The family accompanied him to his last rest. About the fourth day of his sickness the doctor asked him how he felt and he said, "I feel that I want to see God." "Not my will but thine be done." 8 Aug 1902--Brooksie Beulah, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bradley, died in Higbee, on Tuesday, July 29, 1902, and was buried next day at Fairview church where services were held by F. H. James. A very large number of relatives and friends assembled to sympathize with the sorrowing parents. Brooksie was born the 31st day of May, 1902 and took ill on Monday, July 7, with entero-colitis and notwithstanding the best medical care and the nursing of friends she succumbed to the disease. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends. 15 Aug 1902--There is no doubt whatever in the minds of people who were intimate with Dr. Braxton M. Johnson that he was 112 years old when he died at his home in Thomas Hill week before last. As stated in these columns last week, the old Doctor was very peculiar in many respects, especially as to his age. He had an idea if his correct age was known it would be injurious to his business. In conversation with a gentleman from that neighborhood on Monday, who knew the old Doctor intimately for many years, we learned some few additional facts about this singular old man. He says the Doctor came to Thomas Hill about 27 years ago and that he gave his age at 75 and that he scarcely ever gave his age at other figures when asked about it for many years thereafter. This was done, he says, to hold his practice. He was a high graduate of medicine and did much practice in middle life, but he used many remedies made principally from herbs and his treatments were confined principally to those afflicted with chronic diseases. "About seven years ago." our informant went on to say, "I had a conversation with the old Doctor about a man 86 years old making a trip on horseback from Linn county to Clifton Hill and return in one day. I talked to the Doctor about it in such a way as to leave the impression on his mind that the traveler was older than he and seemed to be more active. The old Doctor said, "well, the gentleman may be older than I am, but I will never see 105 again." and then added, "my age is on record, put there by my father, and when I am gone some people will be surprised to see it." The record he had reference to is the old family bible, which shows that he was born in 1790. In speaking of his early life, some years ago, the doctor said he was born in Kentucky and that he left that state when he was 18 years old, or in 1808, came out to the western territory and took up with a tribe of Indians and lived with them for about 18 years and while hunting and roaming over the country with them he learned much of their nature and manner of living and also got onto their secret of making certain medicines from herbs. After getting their receipts for some of their best remedies manufactured from herbs he left the Indian tribes and located in Cooper county, MO, about 1826 and sold his Indian remedies in Cooper, Pettis and other counties south of the river for about forty years thereafter. He moved from Cooper county to Renick this county, about the close of the Civil war and remained awhile then he moved to Chariton county where he remained till he came to Thomas Hill about 27 years ago. He started a drug store in Thomas Hill soon after he came there and done fairly well with it. About 13 years ago his store was destroyed by fire and sustained a financial loss of about $3,000 thereby, which he never fully regained. The Doctor was just as peculiar in politics as in other things. He was a kind of an independent man in politics though he voted mostly for Democrats. Sometimes he would vote for only one man on the ticket. He was always partial to candidates that lived at Renick, and would always vote for the fellows who were of that place or Prairie township and nothing could change him. There are many highly interesting incidents connected with the late Doctor's life that could have been gotten, but will never be told now. No doubt of it, that he was the oldest man living in the state at the time of his death--Huntsville Herald. 15 Aug 1902--RUSSELL ITEMS--Born, on the 6th, to C. T. Robb and wife, a daughter. 15 Aug 1902--Born, on the 4th, to Edgar Fullington and wife, a daughter. 15 Aug 1902--Miss Rosy Watkins fell on the sidewalk Wednesday night and dislocated her hip. 15 Aug 1902--W. A. Davis is in Kansas City this week attending a meeting of the miners and operators. 15 Aug 1902--D. H. Williams, who removed with his family from near Myers, to Forth Worth, Texas, about a year ago, has shipped his household goods back to Higbee and will soon return to his farm. They all come back. 15 Aug 1902--A traveling man named Goodwin committed suicide at Moberly yesterday by shooting himself through the temple. No cause is known for his act. He walked into Dingle's grocery store on east Rollins street, passed to the rear of the store and without a word to anyone shot himself. 15 Aug 1902--Mossie Glenn, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Williams, died at 9:30 a.m. Aug 8, 1902, near Locust Grove, Howard county, from cholera-infantum. He had been only four days sick and death was quite unexpected. The best medical advice was obtained. The funeral was held at new Hope church by F. H. James at 3 o'clock the following day and interment was made in the cemetery there. Mossie was born Jan 16, 1901, and now rests alongside a little brother of about the same age. The father and mother have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. 15 Aug 1902--On his deathbed, Wm. Thompson, of Vilas, Color, has confessed that he killed his son, Benjamin, aged 13, and that Zebb Nicholson, who was convicted of having murdered the boy and who is serving a sentence of 20 years, in entirely innocent. A petition for Nicholson's pardon was filed with the state board of pardons. 22 Aug 1902--Garletta, the little daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Little died at their home in Higbee about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening, Aug 15, 1902. Since her birth, on May 30, last, she had been more or less delicate but nothing serious was at any time anticipated. For a day or two before death she seemed to be unwell and a doctor was consulted, who ordered some medicine. On Friday morning she suddenly got worse and in spite of medical attendance passed away that evening, the cause of death being entero-colitis. Services were held at the residence oat 2 o'clock Saturday by F. J. James, assisted by Rev. White and interment was made at Tucker's cemetery. It is very hard to lose an only child, but there is consolation in knowing that it is now basking in the fullness of a Father's love. 22 Aug 1902--On Thursday night, Aug 14, Irene the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Price was playing about the house with her father apparently in the very best health. A little later she was taken suddenly ill when medical aid was promptly procured. The seriousness of the case was soon realized and every effort was made to alleviate her sufferings but the disease could not be controlled; she gradually got worse. When death relieved the sufferings of Garletta in the next house Irene was dying in her little bed from congestion of the stomach. She lived until 12 o'clock Friday night; then the spirit returned to god who gave it. It was sad in each family, living so close and each mourning the death of a dear little girl. Each had a treasure removed from earth to Heaven. Services were held at the home Sunday at two o'clock by Eld. Will Kelso assisted by elder R. R. Jones, after which the remains were laid away in the city cemetery. A large number of friends attended to sympathize with the family. 22 Aug 1902--We learn through Chas. Evans that Mike Lannan, who fifteen years ago left Higbee for the West, died recently in Washington. Mr. Lannan, was Marshall for 3 or 4 years during Higbee's early days, and is remembered by a large number of the older citizens. 22 Aug 1902--One of the prettiest church weddings that has occurred in Higbee in a long time was that of Mr. Fred Race and Miss Agnes McGill, which took place at the Methodist church Sunday, August 17th. A large crowd of friends and well wishers were present to witness the ceremony which was performed by the pastor, Rev. C. S. Rennison. Miss Libbie Walton presided at the organ an at the first strains of the wedding march the couple, attended by Mr. Will Lambier and Miss Edith Bryant, entered the church, marching down the center aisle and took their station at the altar where the words were said which linked their destinies for life and eternity. Mr. and Mrs. Race are two of Higbee's popular and deserving young couple, and the News joins other friends in wishing them a life of happiness and prosperity. They were tendered a reception in the evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGill, where a most tempting supper was served. 22 Aug 1902--George Longfellow of Louisiana, MO, was killed by lightning at New Franklin Monday. 22 Aug 1902--Born, on the 19th, to Joseph Stillwell and wife, a daughter. 29 Aug 1902--Mrs. George Morlee returned to Springfield, Illinois, Saturday, after a month's visit with her parents, T. H. Williams and wife. She was accompanied home by little George Broadie who had been visiting his grandparents Samuel Daniel and wife. 29 Aug 1902--Mrs. Geo. Perkins, who had been suffering from consumption for the past year, died at the residence of her parents, A. J. Waterfield and wife, four miles east of Moberly on Wednesday, Aug 20, 1902. The remains were laid to rest at Moberly Saturday. 29 Aug 1902--Born, on the 25th, to L. Murry and wife, a daughter. 29 Aug 1902--Born, on the 25th, to Gus Lesley and wife, a daughter. 29 Aug 1902--WM BLEE KILLED--Wm .Blee, formerly of Higbee, was killed in a mine at Spadra, Ark, yesterday. He was a brother of James Blee of this place, who left last night for Spadre. No particulars are known as to how he met his death. 29 Aug 1902--J. T. Risley, of Illinois, was here Saturday and Sunday visiting his wife who has been spending the summer with S. Lessley and family. 29 Aug 1902--J. K. Warford received a letter from his daughter, Mrs. S. J. Kirby, at Lyra, Texas, stating that one of her children was seriously ill. 29 Aug 1902--Married, Sunday August 24, 1902, at the residence of and by Rev. Notley Magruder, Mr. John Dennis and Mrs. Susan Long, both of Higbee. The News extends best wishes. 29 Aug 1902--Tuesday night at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lizzie Lawrence, at Krebs, Miss Cora Lawrence and Wm. H. Helm, of Fort Smith, were married by Father Murphy of the Catholic Church. Both the bride and groom are deaf mutes. The latter is connected with the McLoud & Sparks Furniture Co, at Fort Smith, and we understand is an excellent business man and elegant gentleman. Miss Lawrence is well known in this vicinity and is educated and refined. She is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Edwards, who attended the wedding. The happy couple left for Fort Smith Wednesday where they will reside in the future.--South McAllester, (I. T. ) Advertiser. The bride is well known here, having visited her cousin, Mrs. John Rankin on several occasions. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.