4 July 1902--M. V. Burckhartt, one of Fayette's oldest citizens, died at his home in that city Tuesday, aged 79 years. 4 July 1902--Born, on the 30th, to Barber Eubank and wife, a son. 4 July 1902--Eugene Andrews left Wednesday night for St. Louis where he has accepted a position with a tailoring establishment. 4 July 1902--W. H. Burton had a light stroke of paralysis Friday night, but we are glad to learn, is much better. 4 July 1902--A. F. Settle, a pioneer citizen of Howard county, died at his home in New Franklin June 25, 1902, aged 79. He leaves many friends who will regret to learn of his death. 11 July 1902--James H. Hendrix, of near Sturgeon, died Wednesday at the age of 92. 11 July 1902--Born, on June 27, to Millard Robb and wife, a son. 11 July 1902--Born, July 3rd, to Ben Williams and wife, a daughter. 11 July 1902---The city council met Monday night and transacted the usual business. Police Judge W. A. Davis, whom charges had been preferred against for being intoxicated and interfering with Marshal Williams while making an arrest, was not on hand to answer to the charge, and the council appointed a committee to look into the matter and report at the next meeting. 11 July 1902--Audrey H. Morton, the 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Morton, of near Renick, was killed by a Chicago & Alton train east of Clark yesterday morning at 11:40. He was 3 miles east of Clark and when train No. 115 came along he attempted to board it but was thrown to the ground. He attempted it the second time when he was thrown under the wheels and one leg was cut off at the hip. He was also struck in the breast by a piece of timber and one of his lungs partially torn out. Dr. A. J. Brown, the company surgeon, was hastily sent for, but the young man was dead when he reached him. The young man was one of the most steady and reliable in the neighborhood and his untimely end will be a great shock to his many friends. To the bereaved family we extend our warmest sympathy. 18 July 1902--Born, on the 13th, to Matthew Evans and wife a daughter. 18 July 1902--Joseph Mauer, one of the pioneer settlers of Howard county, died at his home in Armstrong Wednesday, aged 84 years. 18 July 1902--The 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kirby, of near Myers, died on June 14. The remains were buried at New Hope church. 18 July 1902--Frank Heathman who was called home from Chicago to see his mother did not arrive until after she was dead. When he left last week she was in the best of health. 18 July 1902--The case of Jas. Wilson against the estate of Granville Wilson, deceased, who willed his farm and $4000 in money to Press Oliver, col, was called for trail in the circuit court at Huntsville Tuesday. After hearing the plaintiff's evidence the case was thrown out of court. 18 July 1902--It becomes our painful duty to this week chronicle the death of Mrs. P. G. Heathman, which occurred at her residence in this city at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, July 17, 1902, from flux after an illness of less than a week. Mrs. Heathman was born in Kentucky September 22, 1840, and moved with her husband to Missouri in 1880, locating near Roanoke. Her husband died in 1884. For the past ten or twelve years she has lived in Higbee. She leaves to mourn her loss five children, as follows: Mesdames Nannie and Sallie Million, of Madison, KY; Mrs. I. J. Embree, A. B, Frank and Miss Lucy Heathman, of this place. She also leaves a sister and two brothers in Kentucky. In her death Higbee loses one of her most noble women and Christian mothers-one who had a kind word for all and who never tired in watching at the bedside of her sick friends and ministering to their wants. She will be sadly missed by her neighbors and her church--the Christian, of which she was a devout member. To the bereaved ones in their dark hour the News joins the community in extending sympathy. At the hour of going to press it had not been decided when the funeral service would be held, as they were waiting to hear from the Kentucky relatives. Interment will be made in Roanoke. 25 July 1902--Born, recently, to Thos Holtzclaw and wife, a son. 25 July 1902--J. S. Bradley and wife, of near Burton, were here this week and spent a few days with Milton Bradley and family. 25 July 1902--Mrs. D. H. Williams and son, W. C. Williams, of Fort Worth, Texas, are visiting relatives in Howard and Randolph. 25 July 1902--The remains of Mrs. P. G. Heathman, who died Thursday of last week, were held until Saturday to await the arrival of her daughter, Mrs. Nannie Million, of Kentucky. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Saturday morning by Eld. C. H. Strawn, after which the remains were taken to Roanoke and laid by the side of her husband, Wm. Heathman, who preceded her 16 years. 25 July 1902--John Maurer and wife, both past 80 years, died last week at their home near Fayette. One died on Thursday and the other on Saturday. They both died of flux. 25 July 1902--The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Maddox, after an illness of three weeks of cholera-infantum, died July 19, 1902. The remains were buried at the city cemetery Monday. The parents have the sympathy of the community. 25 July 1902--POLEY KNIGHT DEAD--It is with much regret that we announce the death of Henry Napoleon (Poley) Knight, which took place at his father's residence at the Interstate mine at 4:20 o'clock Friday evening, July 18, 1902. He had been ailing since April and sought here and at Moberly the best surgical aid available without material benefit. After some weeks he was urged by the members of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias here, to both of which lodges he belonged, to go to the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis for treatment. He consented to go and was accompanied by his father and John Little. The doctors there would not say what was the nature of his disease without performing an operation of exploration, but neither he nor his father would consent, and accordingly he returned home. The doctors were satisfied that there was an abnormal growth of some kind in the abdomen, but would not state what its nature was. All the expenses attendant upon the St. Louis visit were paid by the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias with the usual fraternal feeling and care and sympathy for their brothers and sisters. On his return from St. Louis, June the 11th, he called in the service of Dr. Burckhalter, who pronounced the trouble to be of a cancerous nature. The tumor was rapidly increasing in size, and consequently death would naturally result in a short time. Under these circumstances it was decided in consultation between Drs. Burckhalter and Dinwiddie and Haller, of Harrisburg, to explore into the abdomen and examine the cancer and its attachments. Accordingly on June 19, Dr. Burkhalter performed the operation, assisted by Dr. Dinwiddie, of Higbee, Haller and Long of Harrisburg and Shelby and Dickerson, of Renick. The conditions were found exactly as expected, numerous cancerous growths in the abdomen, to remove which would prove immediately fatal. Therefore the incision made was sewn up. For several days the operation seemed to bring some relief to Poley, which of course was only temporary. He lingered on until Friday last when he died. He suffered a great deal but bore up with great patience and fortitude. During his illness he was visited by several church members from Higbee and professed that he had found peace with his Savior, and felt quite happy. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at 11 o'clock Sunday morning by Rev. Ben Robson, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Tucker cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest ever in Higbee and was in charge of the two fraternal orders of which he belonged, the I. O. O. F. and K. of P., who turned out en masse to do honor to a Brother who was most highly esteemed by all. The members of each order were most attentive to their Brother during his illness, visiting him every day, provided persons to nurse and care for him, and saw that he needed nothing to ease and comfort him. In this as well as all similar cases both these orders are wonderfully solicitous and careful about their sick or suffering brothers and spare neither time, trouble nor money in attending to them. Poley was born in Harrisburg, MO, June 19, 1874 and was 28 years and 1 month old, lacking 1 day. He was the son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knight. He married Miss Sallie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Robb, and leaves with her two children. Poley was a kind and affectionate son, husband, father and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. No one was ever heard to say an unkind word of him. "Your fatherless children are mine" saith the Lord. 25 July 1902--Sylvia Dena, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rankin, died at their home here at 7:40 o'clock Friday night, July 18, 1902. She was ill only one week and until a short time before her death it was not thought she was dangerously ill. Sylvia was born on the 22nd of October, last, and was consequently 9 months old, lacking four days. Services were held at the house Sunday afternoon at three o'clock by Revs. Robson and Rennison, after which she was laid to rest in the city cemetery beside her little infant sister. A large crowd of friends assembled at the house to sympathize with the father and mother and many accompanied the cortege to the cemetery. While it grieves parents to surrender their little ones in that long sleep till the resurrection there is the consolation of the full assurance that they are safe in the arms of Jesus, and that they will accompany Him in the day when He comes to make up his jewels. "Not lost but gone before." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome

6 June 1902--Born, on the 29th, to Geo. Sharp and wife, a son. 6 June 1902--Born, on the 30th, to E. Little and wife, a daughter. 6 June 1902--Born, on the 3rd, to Bruce Kirby and wife, a daughter. 6 June 1902--Born, on the 1st, to Pete Walker and wife, a daughter. 6 June 1902--J. J. Bradley, C. B. Adams, George Perry, Claude Brooks and Wm. Hanna and wife left Tuesday for Colorado. Mr. Bradley went on a pleasure trip, while the others are expecting to locate. We wish them all success. 6 June 1902--Dr. B. F. Davis, for years one of Sturgeon's leading physicians, died at his home in Moberly Monday, aged about 65 years. He was buried in Moberly. 6 June 1902--Mrs. Wm. Shafer died at her home in Elliott, Sunday, of fever, aged 28. She leaves a husband and four children. The remains were laid to rest at Mt. Pisgah, east of Clark. 13 June 1902--J. M. Williams was here from Renick Wednesday. He informed us that the Morris Coal Company had begun to take coal out of their new mine. 13 June 1902--Frank Valelly, of Jacksonville, MO, an employee of the Wabash shops at Moberly, dropped dead at his work Tuesday morning. He was 21 years of age. 13 June 1902--Quite a serious wreck occurred on the Alton Friday evening of last week near Kansas City, in which engineer B. V. Meade, one of the oldest engineers on the road, was killed. The wreck was caused by a freight train, which was running on the passenger's time, stopping on the main line to do some switching at a siding, and failing to put out a flagman. The wreck occurred on a curve and the freight could not be seen until it was too late to prevent the crash. The fireman saved himself by jumping. The caboose and four box cars were demolished, while the passenger engine was only slightly damaged. None of the passengers were hurt. 13 June 1902--There was a war at the home of Uncle Dick Jennings in Howard, Wednesday afternoon. It seems that Uncle Dick and his son, Jorde, got into a difficulty, when Uncle Dick secured his shotgun to defend himself. Jorde disarmed his father, and attempted to demolish the gun over a rock. The gun was discharged, and the load of shot took effect in Jorde's right leg above the knee. Dr. Mitchell was sent for and found that amputation would be necessary, which was done Thursday morning. The doctor was assisted by Drs. Haller, Chinn and Angell, Later: Jennings died from his wound Thursday night. There are many conflicting reports in regard to the shooting--Rocheport Democrat. 13 June 1902--G. R. Rennolds, G. A. Middleton and J. P. Wayne attended the burial of G. E. Grimes at Paris Wednesday. Mr. Grimes was a prominent banker of Paris and died suddenly while visiting relatives at Salt Lake City. 20 June 1902--Born, on the 17th, to Perry Triplett and wife, a son. 20 June 1902--Born, on the 13th, to Aaron Young and wife, a son. 20 June 1902--Born, on the 14th, to Ted Edwards and wife a daughter. 20 June 1902--Mrs. I. J. Duffield left yesterday for Carrington, MO, in answer to a message stating that her sister, Mrs. Lucy Fowkes was dead at that place. 20 June 1902--George Comstock left Monday for Kansas City where he expects to find employment. 20 June 1902--Wm. Embree and wife, of near Cairo, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. J. H. Swetnam, who is quite sick. 20 June 1902--Judge Austin Crisman died at the home of his son-in-law, G. P. Wright in Chariton township on June 13, of Bright's disease, aged 58 years. He was twice judge of the county court and a prominent citizen of the country. 20 June 1902--Geo. T. Cottingham died at his home near Renick on Tuesday, June 16, from Bright's disease, and was buried at New Hope. He leaves a wife and five children. He had been a resident of the county for thirty years. 20 June 1902--Herbert Atkins and C. H. Turner, of Burton, spent Sunday with Higbee friends. 20 June 1902--Passenger train No 14 on the Alton, due to leave here at 12:14 p.m. was wrecked two miles west of Mexico Wednesday while running on schedule time, and the engineer, John Kellar, of Slater was killed. Three or four coaches left the track and were overturned. But thirteen passengers were injured and none of them seriously, all being able to continue their journey on a special from Mexico. It is not known what caused the wreck but it is thought that the rails spread. The fireman saved himself by jumping. 20 June 1902--Poley Knight, who has been suffering with side and stomach trouble for the past two months, and who has been growing worse and worse from day to day, was operated on yesterday as a last resort. The operation was performed by Drs. Dinwiddie and Burkhalter, assisted by Drs. Haller and Long of Harrisburg. Drs. Dickerson and Silvey of Renick were present and witnessed the operation. A malignant cancer was found which involved the stomach and bowels in such a way that its removal meant immediate death. The incision was closed and the patient is resting as well as could be expected. 20 June 1902--Mr. Chas. H. Turner, of Burton, and Miss Esther Moss, of Higbee, drove to Fayette Wednesday, where they were married by Rev. C. S. Rennison. They were accompanied by Herbert Atkins and Miss Carrie Tymony. The groom is a most worthy young gentleman and the Katy station agent at Burton. The bride is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Smith with whom she has been making her home for a year, and is a most lovable and accomplished young lady and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations and wishes for them a long and happy life. 20 June 1902--Miss Sallie Anderson, who resides one mile north of Elliott, is recognized by those who know her well as a fine marksman, and whether she shoots at her game on the wing or running she rarely ever fails to bag the game, but yesterday morning she surprised ever her friends by killing a large red fox one hundred and fifty yards away. The fox had caught a chicken and with fleet-foot was making for his den when Miss Anderson spied him. She seized her rifle and went in pursuit. The gun she used was a 32 caliber rifle and not of fine make either. When the fox fell dead the chicken was still alive and started to run toward home. She brought the fox home and had it skinned and it proved to be a very fine specimen. Miss Anderson can now claim the honor of being the best lady marksman in North Central Missouri--Moberly Democrat. 20 June 1902--Aunt Polly Snoddy died at her home in Franklin township Saturday morning, June 14, at 9 o'clock aged 99 years. She was the daughter of Andrew Smith and Sarah Scribner, and was born in Pulaski county, KY, in 1802. Her father emigrated to Missouri in 1807, and stopped for a short time in St. Charles county. In 1809 they came to this county, and in 1813, when the Indian war broke out, went into Fort Hempstead. She would have been 100 years old had she lived until September, the oldest person, perhaps, in Howard county. The funeral took place from the Baptist church in this city Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev McAtee--Fayette Globe. 20 June 1902--MURDER IN PARIS, MO--Paris, MO, June 16--Arthur Clark shot Minor Stone on the streets of Paris last night, inflicting a wound in the abdomen which proved fatal an hour later. Both parties were colored and each about 17 years old. The killing grew out of a difficulty the night before. The Negroes were rivals for a 16 year old girl. Stone was with her at a festival Saturday night, when Clark challenged him to settle their rivalry with their fists. Stone accepted the challenge, but friends separated them after Clark had struck the first blow. Clark claims that Stone and two of his friends waylaid him last night, and that he killed Stone in self-defense. He is now in jail. 27 June 1902--issue missing Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

2 May 1902--CLARK--Eld John McCune, who lately celebrated his 82nd anniversary, wishes us to extend through our correspondence with the News, his best wishes to his many friends in Higbee and vicinity. He says he often thinks the times when he preached at the Old Higbee church were the most profitable and happiest during his work in the ministry. 2 May 1902--Mrs. George Lilly, of Illinois, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Williams. 2 May 1902--Born, on the 28th, to T. C. Walton and wife a daughter. 2 May 1902--Wednesday evening, son after dark, Tole Burton went to his barn, and upon opening the door was surprised to see a Negro man in front of him. Tole drew down on the darkey with a revolver, ordering him to throw up his hands, which he did. The Negro all this time was making every effort possible to explain matters to Tole, who is a little deaf, but failed, and was marched to the house with both hands up. At the house the Negro explained that he was on his way to Kansas City and only wanted to spend the night in the barn. Mrs. Burton gave him his supper and he was permitted to sleep in the barn. The next morning Tole gave the Negro his breakfast and sent him on his way rejoicing. 2 May 1902--Mrs. T. D. Williams, of Keb, Iowa, who has been here several days visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, returned home Saturday. 2 May 1902--Wm. Embree, of Cairo, is here visiting relatives. He says his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Burton, of near Cairo who has been seriously ill far the past week, is some better. 9 May 1902--U. M. Thompson who is making the season with his fine stallion and jack near Burton is showing some fine colts. 9 May 1902--Born, on the 8th, to Wm. Boyd and wife, a son. 9 May 1902--Born, on the 8th, to Thos. Jenkins and wife, a son. 9 May 1902--Born, on the 6th, to Herbert Higdon and wife, a 12 pound boy. 9 May 1902--Chas. M. Swearingen, of Moberly, brakeman on the Wabash, was struck by a bridge near Lexington Junction Monday evening and instantly killed. 9 May 1902--Dr. W. C. Harvey, of Roanoke, died at his residence Wednesday morning after a short illness, aged 77 years. He had practiced medicine at Roanoke for more than 50 years. 9 May 1902--The friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stark, who moved from here to Mexico two years ago, will regret to learn of the death of their little daughter, Ada, which occurred at Mexico, Sunday, May 4. 9 May 1902--Mrs. Maggie Lilly, of Taylorville, Ill, returned home Wednesday after a two weeks' visit with Higbee relatives. 9 May 1902--B. F. Andrews is having the property he recently purchased from G. A. Dougherty repaired, and will move into it early next month. 9 May 1902--Guy Compton and Miss Bertha Cravens, both of Higbee, drove over to Huntsville Wednesday and were married. The News extends best wishes. 9 May 1902--"Uncle" John Sutliff, who owns the Baker mill here, has purchased a lot of wool carding machinery which he is now placing in position at his mill and will be ready for work by the 15th of May. Uncle John owned and operated the old woolen mills on Depot street in this city for many years and later operated mills in Howard county. His mill there was burned a few years ago. He says that he has stayed out of this business now as long as he can, as no other business suits him better. After getting the carding business under way he expects to purchase more machinery and manufacture woolen goods. Mr. Sutliff has worked at this business nearly all his life and he understands it thoroughly. We trust that he will make a big success of his latest undertaking--Huntsville Herald. 16 May 1902--Born, on the 11th, to Moses Stevenson and wife, a son. 16 May 1902--Born, on the 10th, to Poly Knight and wife, a son. 16 May 1902--Married, in Higbee, MO, Wednesday, May 14, 1902, at the residence of and by Rev. J. M. Bell, Mr. B. F. Barron and Miss Vernia McHume, both of Higbee. The attendants were Mr. John Walton and Miss Fannie Barron. A number of friends witnessed the ceremony and showered them with congratulations. The young couple will go to housekeeping at once in their newly furnished home two miles from town. We trust success may always attend them. 16 May 1902--Mrs. L. A. Pope, who went to Colorado Springs recently for her health, died at that place on the 12th inst. The remains, accompanied by her husband, arrived here last night and were taken to the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Warford. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church to-day--Friday--at 2:00 o'clock p.m., by Rev. N. B. Green, after which interment will be made at the family burying ground, near town. A more extended notice will appear next week. 16 May 1902--Thos. Warford sold his residence property Wednesday to Wm. Mattocks. Mr. Warford, we learn, will leave in a few days for Colorado. 16 May 1902--The remains of Dr. Cecelia A. Brown, the first practicing woman physician in Trenton, NJ, who died there on the 9th inst, were brought to Fayette and interred in the cemetery there Wednesday beside those of her father, the late Judge Henry L. Brown. Dr. Brown was born near Fayette 63 years ago. 23 May 1902--CLARK ITEMS--Born, on the 17th to Lee Hisle and wife, a son. 23 May 1902--CLARK ITEMS--Rev. John McCune was called to Middle Grove Friday on account of the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Betty Dulaney. 23 May 1902--Born, on the 15th, to J. H. Brock and wife a daughter. 23 May 1902--A. M. Greene of Boone county attended the funeral of his brother, W.W., here Saturday. 23 May 1902--Joe Cain was called here from Boonville Sunday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Stone. 23 May 1902--KILLED BY THE CARS--John Stone, Living Near Town Run Over and Killed on the Alton--Early last Saturday morning word was brought to town that the body of a man supposed to be that of John Stone, had been found on the C. & A. track two miles east of here mangled almost beyond recognition. Constable Elgin, accompanied by the company's surgeon, Dr. A. J. Brown, undertaker F. H. James and several others, went out and soon returned with the remains, which were recognized as Stone's from the clothing and a letter for his mother-in-law, Mrs. Frances Cain, which his brother-in-law, Frank Cain, had given him to take to her the evening before. The body was first discovered by the bridge men on their way to work, and was lying cross-wise between the rails with the head, both legs and one arm cut off. It is supposed that he was struck by the St. Louis fast passenger train which leaves here at 12:50 a.m. and if such was the case several trains passed over the body before it was discovered. That it was not caught by these and ground to pieces, is accounted for by the fact that the body was lying between two ties which had no ballast between them and to the high rails which are at least two inches higher than the average rail. That he was struck by an east-bound train is certain, as there was evidence that the body had been rolled for 100 feet from where his face and portions of his head were found. The face had been cut from the head much in the shape of a false face. A portion of the left side of the skull was found near it. The remains were taken to F. H. James' undertaking rooms and late in the afternoon, recognizable to a degree almost beyond belief, were taken to his home east of town from which they were interred the next day in Fairview cemetery. He was in town Friday night and was drinking and, we understand, started for home about 11 o'clock with a half pint of alcohol in his pocket. It is supposed that he laid down on the track and went to sleep. >From the manner in which the body was lying and cut up it is evident that he was lying across the track when struck. Deceased was about 30 years of age and leaves to mourn his untimely end a wife and three small children, father, mother and three sisters, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. 23 May 1902--W. W. Greeno--It is with regret that we chronicle the death of W. W. Greeno, who died at his residence one mile north of Higbee, on Friday; May 16, 1902, aged 71 years. For the past year he had been a great sufferer from cancer of the face, but bore his affliction with fortitude. Mr. Greeno was born and raised in Troy county, Pennsylvania, moved to Missouri with his family in 1870 and located near Huntsville. Ten years later he bought a farm near Higbee, where he has since lived and upon which he died. In his death Randolph county has lost one of its best citizens, one who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He leaves six sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Saturday evening by Eld. R. R. Jones, after which the remains were followed by numerous friends to the Baker burying grounds and laid to rest by the side of his wife who preceded him to the grave a few years. The bereaved family have our sympathy. 23 May 1902--Mrs. L. A. Pope--Mary E, wife of Lawrence A. Pope, died at Colorado Springs, Col, on Monday 12th inst, as we shortly noted is our last issue. Mrs. Pope had suffered from pulmonary trouble for a long time. In October last the family moved from here to Colorado Springs with the view of benefiting her health, but the experiment proved to be unavailing as death resulted after a residence of a little less than seven months. She suffered a great deal, but bore it with Christian fortitude. The body was embalmed and shipped here in a zinc lined box, arriving on the morning of the 15th, when it was met at the C & A depot and conveyed the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Warford. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Friday last by Rev. N. B. Green, after which interment was made at the family burial ground two miles west of town. Mrs. Pope was the daughter of M. H. Botts. She was the mother of 8 children, four of whom, with her husband and two brothers, John H. and W. T. Botts, mourn their loss. 23 May 1902--Wm. H. Wheeler--William H. Wheeler, who lived about 4 miles north of town was stricken with paralysis early Friday morning from which he died on Tuesday morning, May 20, 1902, at 2 o'clock. He partially recovered consciousness before death but could not articulate a word. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday at 11 a.m. by F. H. James, after which interment was made in the family burying ground on the Chas. Frisk farm 3 miles east of town. Mr. Wheeler was born in Virginia Sept 2, 1831. In 1854 his father and mother moved to this country and settled southeast of town with 4 daughters and 10 sons. He married in 1854, and to this marriage issue of 2 daughters was had. His wife died in 1858. He again married about 36 years ago; to this union four boys and two girls were born, all of whom were present at the funeral except one daughter who is at Seattle, Washington, and one son in Denver. His son, George, arrived home Saturday morning from Denver. Mr. Wheeler was converted and was baptized at McMullen Baptist church in 1884--of which he continued a member until his death. Several friends came from Kansas on Saturday morning to celebrate a birthday festival at the home, but instead of a joyous festival attended the funeral of the old gentleman, who died in his seventy-second year. 23 May 1902--Len Broaddus, a switchman, was run over and killed in the yards at New Franklin Tuesday night while on duty. He was born and raised in Moberly and the remains were taken there for interment. 23 May 1902--John O'Brien and Miss Bella Blee, notice of whose approaching marriage was printed in last night's Democrat, were wedded at Richmond, MO, this afternoon. The attendants were Miss Bella Blee, a cousin of the bride, and Mr. George Whittington, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien will make Moberly their future home--Moberly Democrat. 23 May 1902--As forecasted by the Democrat, Mr. Hugh L. Thompson, of this city, and Mrs. Millie Ohlinger, of Higbee, were married yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Geo. D. Willingham performed the ceremony in his usual happy style, at his home on West Coates street. The nuptials were witnessed by the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jones and a couple from Higbee, who were relatives of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were driven to their future home, which is near Higbee--Moberly Democrat, May 18. 30 May 1902--HANGED BY A MOB--Abe Witherup, the Monroe County Murderer, Taken From Jail and Hanged to Railroad Bridge Near Paris.--Paris, MO, May 25--Abe Witherup, the murderer of Wm. Grown, was taken from the Paris jail at 2 o'clock this morning, marched to the bridge on the north edge of town and hanged. The work was done by a mob of more than a hundred men, who rode quietly into the town at midnight. They went at once to the jail but were held back for more than an hour by Sheriff Jas. W. Clark and Deputies Martin Clark and Polk Masterson, who stood before the entrance to the jail stockade with drawn revolvers and threatened to shoot the first man who attempted to force an entrance. The mob stayed before the jail for nearly two hours and then marched away. The officers remained on guard but thought the mob had been foiled. About two o'clock several men approached and engaged the sheriff and deputies in conversation and before they could defend themselves they were seized, disarmed and marched away. The mob quickly surrounded the jail again and with sledge hammers battered the big iron doors off their hinges in a few minutes. James H. Whitecotton rushed into the jail as soon as the doors gave way and made a stirring appeal to the mob to desist and allow the law to take its course. The leaders wavered and became quiet and would probably have spared the prisoner's life, but for the frenzied cries for vengeance from those in the rear. Whitecotton was swept aside and in a few seconds Witherup was secured. He made no resistance and in reply to questions confessed his guilt. The father and brother of his victim were in the mob and assisted in escorting the prisoner to the bridge a quarter of a mile away. The brother is said to have bound Witherup's hands and feet and adjusted the rope, and the father is said to have pushed him off the bridge. His neck was broken by the fall. His death was almost instantaneous. The mob quickly dispersed and the body was left hanging until the arrival of Coroner Johnston this morning. The inquest will be held Wednesday. The action of the mob is generally deplored by the better element in Paris and vicinity. 30 May 1902--Born, on the 27th, to John Devore and wife, a son. 30 May 1902--E. B. Foley and wife, who moved to Colorado last fall, are back on a visit. 30 May 1902--We learn that J. R. (Dick) Burton, who has been at work for the T. J. Moss Tie Co, for a number of years, with headquarters in Kentucky, was recently married to the only daughter of a prominent farmer of that state, and that he has resigned his position with the tie company and gone to farming. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes and congratulations. 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. 30 May 1902--Arthur Potter, aged 22 years, son of George Potter, living near Myers, was killed by a horse Tuesday evening. He had finished plowing for the day and was riding the horse home, when it became frightened at a dog and ran away. Potter's foot caught in the harness and he was dragged over the field and trampled and kicked to death. The horse was brought to a sudden stop by Potter's free foot catching in a fence, which almost split his body in two. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome

4 Apr 1902--Died, at his home 5 miles southeast of town, Thursday, April 3rd, 1902, Mr. R. K. Hayden, aged 60 years. He was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday and never regained consciousness. He was a good citizen and his many friends deeply regret his death. The remains will be buried at New Hope church, Howard county, at 12 o'clock to-day. 4 Apr 1902--Born, on the 3rd, to Jeptha Harris and wife, a son. 4 Apr 1902--Born, on the 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir, a son. 4 Apr 1902--Born, at Elliott, on the 28th, to Ira Lewis and wife, a son. 4 Apr 1902--Born, on March 22nd, to Ech Pitney and wife, a daughter. 4 Apr 1902--John Owen, of Mendota, was here last week visiting his mother, Mrs. W. E. Jones. 4 Apr 1902--Died, at Harrisburg, MO, April 2nd, 1902, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Long, Lindsey Rennolds, aged 77 years. The remains were buried at New Hope church, Howard county, Wednesday. 4 Apr 1902--W. R. Pattrick who has been in poor health for the past year, will leave tomorrow with his family for Colorado, hoping to improve the state of his health. He will be accompanied by his nephew, Shelton Lessley, Jr, who will spend the summer. Mr. Pattrick and family are fine people and we hate to see them leave and hope he will return soon with his health restored. 11 Apr 1902--Ed Rennolds and sister, Mrs. Susan Long, of Harrisburg, were here Tuesday looking at property with the view of moving to town. 11 Apr 1902--G. F. Lay and Miss Mary Hackward were married at Shawnee, Oklahoma, on April 1, 1902, at the residence of the groom's aunt, Mrs. L. L. Atterbery. Both are well and favorably known here, and the News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 11 Apr 1902--Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Guerin returned Monday from New Frankfort, Saline county, where they had been to attend the marriage of the latter's sister, Miss Lydia Theirfelder, who was united in marriage Sunday to Mr. Almond McCall, of Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. McCall left here yesterday for Moberly where they will spend several days before leaving for Hot Springs. 11 Apr 1902--May M. Burton, who has been clerking in the store of the interstate and Higbee Coal and Mining Co, for the past year or two, has accepted a position with a wholesale shoe house in Kansas City, and left for that place Sunday to enter upon his duties. May is a sober, industrious and thoroughly reliable young man and will no doubt soon work his way to the top. 11 Apr 1902--Bessie, the 10-year-old daughter of Jas. Humphrey and wife, who was accidentally shot by her brother, Aubrey, on March 8th, died at 8:00 o'clock last Sunday morning. Short services were held at the residence Monday afternoon after which the remains were taken to Armstrong for interment in the family burying ground, and tenderly laid to rest by the side of her brother, Edward, who was killed by falling down a coal shaft here several years ago. To this bereaved family the News joins the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy, especially to Aubrey, whose anguish of mind can not be expressed in words. 11 Apr 1902--News reached this city last Thursday that two men were accidentally shot at Harrisburg last Saturday night by Wm. Hord. It seems that he was endeavoring to clear his store of a rather boisterous crowd, and that he thought to frighten them by a display of his pistol, that Chas. Rupert, a farmer living near that town, caught hold of the pistol, pulling it so that the muzzle was turned down, that in the attempt to prevent Rupert from wrenching the pistol out of his hand, the weapon was accidentally discharged, the ball passing through the fleshy part of Rupert's hand and then through Dr. O. M. Long's thing, producing what might have been a fatal wound, but which, though serious, is not so considered. Dr. Long is Mr. Hord's business partner in the firm of Hord & Long--Fayette Globe. 11 Apr 1902--ROBERT HAYDEN--Robert K. Hayden died on Thursday morning, April 2, 1902 at his residence 5 miles southeast of Higbee. He suffered from heart trouble for some days and subsequently was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in death. Mr. Hayden was born in Boone county, KY, June 13, 1841, and moved to Randolph county, MO, when about 7 years old. He moved later to Howard county, where he settled. On 4th of Feb 1864, he married Emily Amick who died Jan 26, 1882. To them were born 7 children, one of which died, the other 6,--3 boys and 3 girls--are all living in the neighborhood of their old home. He married again on Sept 10, 1885, Mary Jane Lynch, who survives him with her daughter Eva, aged 15 years. Mr. Hayden in 1862, joined the 9th Missouri State Militia, and served until 1865, when he was discharged. He was subsequently granted a pension, which he enjoyed until his death. The interment was at New Hope cemetery on Friday, where funeral services were held by F. H. James. Mr. Hayden was much respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. His word was his bond. The esteem in which he was held was testified to by the large concourse who attended the funeral. 17 Apr 1902--J. E. Rucker received a telegram from his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Thompson, at Shawnee, O. T. Monday, stating that her husband, Dr. Thompson, died Sunday night from hemorrhage of the lungs, and that the remains would be buried at Waxahachie, Texas, Tuesday. Dr. Thompson was well known here and his many friends will be grieved to learn of his sudden death. Mrs. Thompson has the sympathy of her many friends. 17 Apr 1902--Chas. Hager, of near town, received a message from Wagoner, I. T. last week informing him of the death of his little niece, Refa Hagar, who died that day from a severe burn received March 31. At the time of the accident she was out where her father was burning leaves and brush, and while playing near the fire her clothing caught with the result as above mentioned. 17 Apr 1902--Married, in Boonville, on April 16, 1902, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Joseph Cain, formerly of Higbee, and Miss Mabel C. Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Cain arrived here Wednesday for a short visit with his mother and other relatives and friends. The news extends good wishes. 17 Apr 1902--Died, at her home 2 miles north of Higbee, on Friday, April 11, 1902, of consumption, Miss Kate Wheeler, aged 25 years. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by Rev. J. M. Bell. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. 17 Apr 1902--Married, near Renick, April 16, 1902, Waverly Sweeney and Miss Flora Sorrell. 17 Apr 1902--Born, on the 11th, to John Rankin and wife, a daughter. 17 Apr 1902--Married, at Yates, MO, April 16, 1902, Mr. Neal Holman, of Huntsville, and Miss Estella Bright, of Yates. 17 Apr 1902--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of and by Rev. J. M. Bell, Sunday, April 13, 1902, Mr. Alfred Hayden and Miss Amy Holtzclaw, both of Howard county. The News extends best wishes. 17 Apr 1902--Mrs. Fannie Perkins, aged 76 years, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Susan Mason, near Burton, Sunday evening, of paralysis. The remains were buried at New Hope church, Howard county, Monday. 25 Apr 1902--Born, on the 20th, to James Brisco and wife, a son. 25 Apr 1902--Born, on the 23rd to Edward Liddle and wife, a son 25 Apr 1902--Born, on the 23rd, to A. T. Burton and wife, a daughter. 25 Apr 1902--Warren Maxwell and Miss Sadie Willis, of Higbee, were married at Huntsville about seven weeks ago, but so well did they keep the matter from their friends that it was learned in Moberly today for the first time. They have been living in Higbee where Mr. Maxwell was employed in the mines. Today they moved to Moberly. Mr. Maxwell expects to go to work for the Wabash--Monitor. 25 Apr 1902--W. W. Settle and family, of Mexico, MO, left here this week for Muskogee, Indian Territory, where they will locate. Mr. Settle is one of Audrain county's best citizens and should receive a hearty welcome by the citizens of Muskogee. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

> 7 Mar 1902--Born, on the 3rd, to David Hare and wife, a daughter. This is Thelma Hare daughter of David Smith and Mary Lena ROBERTS HARE.

> 7 Feb 1902--RENICK ITEMS--Luke Haggard and Miss Rosa Stone were married by Squire Littrell at his residence a few days since.> Rosa Stone was the daughter of John W. and Margaret WHITE STONE.

> 31 Jan 1902--Married, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, near Myers, on Sunday, January 26, 1902, Mr. R. A. White and Miss Alice Sarris. Roberts Aubrey WHITE, mother's name Lou, and Miss Mary Alice FARRIS, daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret DAVIS FARRIS. Believe Sarris is misprint.

3 Jan 1902--Born, on Dec 31, to Jasper Roberts and wife a son. This is James Roberts, son of James Jasper and Mary Florence Smith Roberts.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane DeBellis" <[email protected]> To: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Help please? > Kathy, > > I work in an academic library so I went and found Black's Law Dictionary. I > could not fine "nolle prossed." The closest I could get was the entries for > nolle prosequi: > > Entry 1) > "nolle prosequi" n. [Latin "not to wish to prosecute"] 1. a legal notice > that a lawsuit has been abandoned. 2. A docket entry showing that the > plaintiff or the prosecution has abandoned the action.--often shortened to > "nolle." > "In America the term [nolle prosequi] bears the same meaning as in > England, with one exception. The attorney-general has not the same > discretion with which English law invests him. Although in some States the > prosecuting officer may enter a "nolle prosequi" at his discretion, in > others the leave of the court must be obtained." 17 Encylcopedia Britannica > 546 (9th ed. 1907). > "Nolle prosequi" is a formal entry on the record by the prosecuting > officer by which he declares that he will not prosecute the case further, > either as to some of the counts of the indictment, or as to part of a > divisible count, or as to some of the persons accused, or altogether. It is > a judicial determination in favor of accused and against his conviction, but > it is not an acquittal, nor is it equivalent to a pardon." 22A C.J.S. > Criminal Law section 419 at 1 (1989). > > Entry 2) > "nolle prosequi" vb. To abandon (a suit or prosecution); to have (a case) > dismissed by "nolle prosequi" <the state "nolle prosequied" the charges > against Johnson>.--often shortened to "nolle pros;" "nolpros;" or "nol-pro" > > Jane DeBellis > Milton, FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 9:32 AM > Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Help please? > > > > I'd like to ask some of the brilliant minds out there reading these lists > if they can answer a question on a legal term that I keep > > seeing in the reading of the Higbee News. It seems to refer to a case > being dropped for some reason, and I would like to know just > > what the term refers to. Any lawyers or legal clerks out there? The > term is "nolle prossed". Thanks for your help. > > > > Kathy Bowlin > > > > > >

I just wanted to let everyone know the results of my request for the meaning of the legal term "nolle prosse". I got 4 responses almost immediately. Thanks to everyone who responded. I knew I could count on this group! In a quick search of the term on Yahoo, it seems to simply mean a dismissal of a case. It seems to be a direct translation of "not prosecuted". I don't know if there are any other legal implications for a nolle prosse, but I hope this points you in the right direction. Kathleen Ellis Red Oak, Texas The term "nolle prosse" is Latin, and essentially means that the charges will not be prosecuted (at least at this time). It is not unusual for the prosecution to nolle prosse cases, particularly when the State is uncertain of a trial's outcome and there is concern for less than favorable precedent, or when the evidence is questionable Donna Kathy, according to Black's Law Dictionary: Nolle prosequi- Lat. A formal entry upon the record, by the plaintiff in a civil suit, or, more commonly, by the prosecuting attorney in a criminal action, by which he declares that he "will no further prosecute" the case, either as to some of the defendants, or altogether. The voluntary withdrawal by the prosecuting attorney of present proceedings on a criminal charge. Hope this helps, Shelly Kathy, in my dictionary it gives nolle prosequi: 1. formal notice by the prosecutor that prosecution in a criminal case will be ended as to one or more counts, one or more defendants, or altogether. 2. similar formal notice by the plaintiff in a civil suit. Does that make sense in the ways it was used? Good luck! Nadine in St. Louis In this particular case, there was a man convicted of paying a bribe to a local law officer, to allow him to keep a gambling house open without being raided. The case against the man accepting the bribe, i.e. the law officer, was "nolle prosse". Hmmm...? You folks will see this case a little further down the line. Kathy

Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY--B. M. Avery celebrated his 55th birthday anniversary at his home 4 miles east of Higbee, Sunday, April 25, with a big dinner. He was presented with an aluminum percolator and a fine seal skin bill fold by his 8 children, who are: Mrs. Fannie Shockley and two children, of Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ditter and three children of Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. John Hagar and three children, of Renick, Ogal Avery, Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Avery and one child of Howard county, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Porter, Harrisburg, and Raymond and Benton Avery, who still reside at home. His brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Cash Avery, and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Romie Avery and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Griggs and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Walter White and two children, Misses Annie and Willie Avery, nieces, and Chester Avery, nephew; Mrs. Hagar of Moberly, Miss Nora Kerr of Moberly and Mrs. Henry Finton of Fayette, were also present. A good time was enjoyed by all. This has been an annual event for years. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Born, on the 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Bradley, a daughter. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Born, on the 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Barron, a daughter. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Born, on the 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Murphy, a daughter. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--S. Y. Tatum, one of Fayette's best known citizens, died at his home in that city on Monday. He was 55 years old and is survived by his widow and three daughters, one of them being Mrs. K. M. Smith of Sturgeon, who taught in our school here several years ago. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Born, on the 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. Levy Simms, a daughter. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Will Young, who is working at Kenosha, Wis., is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Aaron Young. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Mrs. Fred Jackson of Fayette is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nero Thompson of near town. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Mrs. Wisdom Burton and daughters, Misses Aline and Marjorie, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shiflett of Moberly. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Born, on the 29th to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neal, a daughter. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--CLOSING EXERCISES OF HIGBEE PUBLIC SCHOOL--(selected items)--The following are the members of the senior class: Misses Alberta Andrews, Jennie Bunton, Ruby Burton, Irene Campbell, Ruby Hudson, Lilly Kirby, Goldie Pitney, Vera Rankin, Elsie Walton and Mr. Chas. Dougherty. The following are the graduates from the Eighth grade: Inez Andrews, Sylvia Lewis, Jenette Hare, Marie Dougherty, Sula Griggs, Jewell Dulany, Edyth Webb, Susie Pitney, Berenice Reese, Hazel Rice, Reba Harris, Fred Cooper, Berthel Osburn, Lowell Howell, Victor Patterson, Glenn Burke, Perry Smith, Christian Burton, Roy Edwards, Raymond Shafer. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Mr. and Mrs. Notley Magruder Jr., left here yesterday for Billings, Montana, where they will go with a view of locating. Mr. Magruder, who has been firing on the Alton for the past few months, will likely take up the same work in the West. Mr. and Mrs. Magruder are people the community can ill afford to lose and are given up with the deepest regret by a wide circle of friends, and whose best wishes follow them. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--Arlie Packwood and Harry Sandridge of Pittsburg, Pa., are the guests of Mr. Packwood's mother, Mrs. J. W. (Rake) Winn. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--H. C. EUBANKS TO MOBERLY--The NEWS is very sorry to announce this week that H. C. Eubanks is to leave his farm just southeast of town and move to Moberly where he has purchased the automobile business of the late Virgil Turner, making the purchase last week. The business has been locked up since the purchase and will so remain until about May 10, or as soon after the 6th, when Mr. Eubanks will hold a big sale at his farm, as he can move to Moberly and take charge. His host of friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will make all kinds of money in the venture. Along with the NEWS, too, we have an idea that most of them believe that his removal is another case of a good man gone wrong. Friday 30 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 2--FORMER HIGBEE GIRL MARRIED--The following, taken from a Springfield, Ill., paper, will be of interest to Higbee people, the bride being a former Higbee girl: "The many friends of Miss Flossie Jane Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Jones, 212 West Pine street, will be surprised to hear of her marriage to John Edward Harris of New York, which took place in this city on March 31st at the home of Rev. E. B. Rogers, pastor of the Central Baptist church. Since the marriage the young couple have been living in this city as Mr. Harris is employed by the Hoggson Brothers' Construction company, who are building the Marine bank building. They expect to leave for New York, however, within the next two weeks, as Mr. Harris has been transferred. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--CLAUDE STEVENSON MARRIED--Claude Stevenson, son of Mrs. Malinda Stevenson of this place, but who has been working at Marissa, Ill., since his return from the army about a year ago, was married in Chicago on the 16th to Miss Leona Bingham of Marissa. They will make their home, for the present, at Kenosha, Wis., where Mr. Stevenson has a good position. The NEWS joins "Stevey's" host of friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Mrs. Robert Lazenby was called to Avon, Ill., Wednesday to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, John Asquith, who died in that city on the 20th, aged 80 years. Mr. Asquith was once a citizen of Higbee for a short time, coming to Higbee with Mr. Lazenby about thirty years ago, and had since paid the latter frequent visits, and was quite well known to our older citizens. He was one of the most deeply religious men we ever knew, and when here never missed a church service, no matter what the weather. He seemed especially gifted in prayer, his prayers being simply beautiful and beautifully simple and uttered with a reverence and adoration that brought home to even the most skeptical and hardened the fact that they were in Divine presence. His many friends, while pained to learn of his death, were glad, in a way, too, for burdened with years, nothing of pleasure remained to him but his daily communion with God, and all are sure in his passing a just man has gone to his reward. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--JAS. RICE DEAD--James Rice of Clark, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of the county, died Tuesday night in a St. Louis hospital, where he had gone, several weeks ago for medical treatment. He was about 70 years old, and is survived by his widow and one son. Funeral services will be held tomorrow or Sunday at Clark and interment made in Chapel Grove cemetery south of that place. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--J. J. BRADLEY BACK IN NEW MEXICO--J. J. Bradley who left Moberly a few weeks ago for El Paso, Texas, is again located in Columbus, NM, and writes us from that place under date of the 19th: "Will you please send my paper to Columbus, NM, until further notice? Weather very disagreeable here--cold and very windy. People here are watching across the border with much interest to see what is going to happen in Mexico." Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--LEWIS GOON DEAD--Mr. Lewis Goon died at the home of his son, Mr. O. M. Goon, near Yates last Saturday. The burial took place at Pleasant Grove cemetery. He is survived by six sons and three daughters--Armstrong Herald. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--HENRY CLAY WILLIAMS DEAD--Henry Clay Williams, aged 22 years, died at the home of his father, Gus Williams, north of Burton, Thursday, April 15, 1920. He had been ill of lung trouble for some time. The funeral service was conducted at New Hope church Friday by Rev. Browning, of Fayette--Armstrong Herald. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--GLASGOW BOY KILLED BY FALL--Willie May Noll, twenty-two years old, son of Mrs. Christopher Noll fell from the roof of his home in Glasgow Wednesday morning about eight o'clock. His neck was broken by the fall and he died instantly. He was painting the roof when the accident happened. He fell only eight feet, landing on the roof of a one-story addition to the house. Young Noll had many friends in Fayette who will deeply regret to hear of his death. He was a student in Central College in 1918 and was well liked by all who knew him. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Born, on the 21st, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burton, a daughter. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Mrs. W. D. Kennedy of Armstrong is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Burton. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--W. F. Jones, one of the Randolph county delegates to the democratic state convention at Joplin, left for that city Wednesday. Mrs. John Rankin, who was also a delegate, was unable to go and gave her proxy to Mrs. E. M. Richmond of Moberly. G. R. Rennolds and Evan Jones also are in attendance as spectators. (Kathy's notes: I found this interesting, because women did not have the vote at this time, and yet Mrs. Rankin had been selected to be a delegate at the democratic convention.) Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Dewey Goin is at home from Marissa, Ill where he has been working for some time. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Mrs. Walter Magruder of Howard county spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. M. A. Jones, who has been very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Shafer, for the past week. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Mrs. Wm. Lambier and little daughter, Doris, Mrs. Elerd Baker and baby and Mrs. Jessie Strong, went to Oil City Monday and took 6 o'clock dinner with Mrs. Lambier's and Mrs. Baker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houtz, the occasion being Mr. Houtz's 61st birthday and the 5th of Mrs. Lambier's little daughter. It is needless to add that the occasion was a most pleasant one. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--Joe Lowes, one of Higbee's most substantial and respected citizens, finding on his return from Kansas City several weeks ago where he was operated on for appendicitis, that the work in the mine was too heavy for him, secured a good position in the Wabash shops at Moberly and moved his family to that city this week. Mr. Lowes is given up with genuine regret and his host of friends sincerely trust that his removal will be only temporary. Friday 23 Apr 1920, Vol 34, No 1--A KILLING AT FAYETTE--Henry Cooper, a Fayette negro, known as "Dead Eye," was shot and killed at that place Friday morning of last week by Girard Robinson, another negro. The latter was drunk, it is said, and when he began swearing and using all kinds of indecent language in Cooper's house the latter ordered him out, when Robinson pulled a gun and shot Cooper through the stomach. Cooper lived but a few hours. Robinson is in jail and will likely have to face a charge of first degree murder. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--SEEMS A MIRACLE--Mrs. Charlie Pattrick, accompanied by Mrs. Joe Allen, returned Wednesday night from St. Louis, where she took her six year old afflicted daughter for treatment by the healer, James Moore Hickson. The child, who had never walked a step and whose limbs were deformed, and who has never talked, is already improving. When asked who is healing her, instead of giving a verbal answer as most children would do, she throws back her head and looks upward, as much as to say that God is the healer. In speaking of her trip and of the wonderful work which Dr. Hickson is doing Mrs. Pattrick said: "The streets were packed in each direction from St. Peters Church, where Dr. Hickson appeared. Automobiles lined the side streets and were packed in every available space. I went to the church on Tuesday, hoping to get in, although my card did not call for an interview until Wednesday, but found that I could not get within a block of the church. A friendly policeman, seeing that my baby was in a bad condition, took me into the church and secured an interview for that day. "The healer had the afflicted ones brought to the altar and passed along the line, laying his hands on each one as he was praying. He did this twice for my baby, which was the only one I saw treated twice. The first time he prayed that all of her infirmities might be cured and the second that she might receive strength with which to regain health. He told me that her recovery would be by degrees, owing to her physical weakness. Since coming home she has been sitting in her chair at the table and trying to talk some, which are things she never done before. She can now stand when we help her by holding her hands. Before this she could not support herself without the help of our hands under her arms. "People of all kinds were to be seen among the multitude that had come to the healer. The blind and the crippled, black and white, poor and wealthy were all there. Many did not gain an audience with the healer. Mrs. Joe Allen who went with me, saw one old darkey go into the church on crutches and come out walking without them. She was shouting and rejoicing so that the police, fearing she would injure herself, took her in charge and quieted her. Perhaps the most pitiful spectacle was that of a small child brought to Dr. Hickson in the arms of her mother. She could not walk or talk but was stiff and inert as a corpse. We heard of the case of a man whose sight had been restored immediately by the healer. Over 8000 people were treated in the three days that he was in St. Louis. I was probably the only one from Monroe county, but several were there from Moberly, Centralia and other surrounding towns." Dr. Hickson does not claim to heal the afflicted through his own power. He says that it is through God's power and faith in Him. He directs all those who come to him to pray daily, if possible at high noon, so that it may serve as a link, uniting all those who have the cause at heart. Following is a copy of the prayer to be used: O God, our Heavenly Father, we pray for Thy blessing upon the Christian Healing Mission. Bless, protect and guide those who have gone forth in the name of Thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. May all that they do be directed and governed by Thee. May they be so filled with the Spirit of Christ that they may be bearers of His Light to those that sit in darkness, for the setting at liberty of souls whom Satan hath bound, and for the healing of all who are sick and suffering in mind and body. And we ask that they and all who are linked with them in prayer may be ever united in Thy Love, and protected from every snare of the enemy; so that by Thy Grace Thy purposes may be fulfilled to the glory of Thy Holy Name; for Jesus' name, Amen--Paris Appeal. Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--IN MEMORY OF W. W. MATTOCKS--Died April 7, 1920, at 5:15 a.m., in Pueblo, Colo., aged 46 years, 3 months and 13 days. He had been in the state hospital in that place about thirteen months, his mind being affected from that dread disease, flu. He had been an invalid most all his life, having to quit school at the age of ten. He had been a member of the Baptist church at Pueblo for about ten years. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and two sons; a dear old mother, Mrs. Jane Mattocks of this place; one sister, Mrs. Lena Edwards, also of Higbee; two brothers, James Mattocks of 2867 Arlington Ave., St. Louis, and Charles Mattocks of Chaffee, Mo. He was well known in Higbee, having resided here many years, but went to Colorado ten years ago for his health. When he was here to visit us three years ago last Christmas, he gave evidence that he was a Christian boy, so we can say that he is not dead, but sleepeth. Some sweet day, by and bye, we shall meet him again over there where there is no sickness, no pain, nor death. Willie has only paid the debt we will all have to pay sooner or later. God grant that when the summons comes we shall be as ready as Willie was. No doubt he longed for the touch of the hand of a mother, who never ceased to pray for him, night and day. Someday, some time, we will understand. "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the name of the Lord." MOTHER, BROTHERS, SISTER. Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--Born on the 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, Jr, a son. Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--Born, on the 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Edwards, a daughter. Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--Born, on the 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jackson, a daughter. Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--Mrs. Wm. Lambier was called to Kansas City Sunday by the death of the daughter born on the 4th to her sister, Mrs. Stephen Hart. Friday 16 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 52--IN MEMORY OF JOHN S. RULE--In memory of one we loved who left us April 22, 1918. Precious John is wrapped in slumber sweet, and laid in earth's cold bed, Away from those who loved him, How we miss him since he is dead. Gone from earth, yes, gone forever, Tear-dimmed eyes shall gaze in vain, We shall hear his voice, Oh, never, Nevermore on earth again. Home is sad, yes, sad and dreary, Lonesome every spot, Listening for your voice till weary, For we hear you not. We loved you, yes, no tongue can tell. God loved you and thought it best, To take you home to be at rest. Rest from all sorrow and waiting fears, Rest from all possible sighing and tears, Rest in God's endless wonderful years, In a home of eternal rest. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Through the postings of the Higbee News, there have been several items about B.M. Avery, and/or his family. He died 21 Jan. 1939 and I have a copy of his obituary. His survivors include his widow and 7 children by a previous marriage. His first wife was Martha Jane (Mattie) Mobley, daughter of Enyart and Martha Burnham Mobley. Can anyone help me regarding information about the second wife? Who was she, where and when were they married? Thanks for any info. Helen

I'd like to ask some of the brilliant minds out there reading these lists if they can answer a question on a legal term that I keep seeing in the reading of the Higbee News. It seems to refer to a case being dropped for some reason, and I would like to know just what the term refers to. Any lawyers or legal clerks out there? The term is "nolle prossed". Thanks for your help. Kathy Bowlin

7 Mar 1902--Mrs. Lydia Graves aged 90, and Jonas McCalister, aged 75, died in Sturgeon Monday. 7 Mar 1902--Born, on the 3rd, to David Hare and wife, a daughter. 7 Mar 1902--Born, on the 4th, to G. A. Middleton and wife, a daughter. 7 Mar 1902--Wm Embree was here from Cairo this week visiting his son, R. D. Embree. Mr. Embree is 74 years old and was never sick enough in his life to call in a doctor. 7 Mar 1902--Harve Terry, Frank Collins, "CoonSkin" Burton, Judge Sellers, J. W. Graves and Chas. Richardson, were among the candidates circulating among the voters here this week. 7 Mar 1902--We are authorized to announce J. M. Burton (Coon Skin) of Salt Spring township, as a candidate for county Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic party. 7 Mar 1902--In ordering the address of her paper changed from Waxahachie, Texas, to Shawnee, O. T, Mrs. Dr. A. A. Thompson writes: "I cannot do without the News, for it is like a letter from home." 7 Mar 1902--G. A. Dougherty, of Jefferson, Tex came up from St. Louis Wednesday, where he had been with a shipment of cattle, and spent a day or two with old friends. He is well pleased with his new home and reports all of the family well and satisfied and enjoying the best of health. 7 Mar 1902--In this issue will be found the announcement of W. I. Williams, who is a candidate for re-election as city marshal. Mr. Williams is now filling his first term as marshal and as far as we know has performed his duties faithfully and made the town as good an officer as it ever had. If again chosen, he promises to perform the duties to the very best of his abilities. 15 Mar 1902--YATES ITEMS--Died, at his home, near Yates, on March 9, 1902, Joshua Hudson. Bro. D. B. Clifton, of Darksville, preached his funeral at the house after which he was laid to rest in the Whitmore cemetery. 15 Mar 1902--Born, on the 8th, to Chas. Cline and wife, a son. 15 Mar 1902--C. G. Dougherty, of Cairo, was in town Tuesday. 15 Mar 1902--Mrs. Martha A. Finnell, aged 65 years, died at her home in Huntsville last Friday. 15 Mar 1902--G. L. Williams, wife and little daughter, of St. Louis, are visiting Higbee relatives. 15 Mar 1902--J. S. Roselle, a prominent citizen of Boone county died at his home near Harrisburg, Monday, aged 80 years. 15 Mar 1902--Married, Monday, March 11, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hurtler, Mrs. Mary A. Redd and Wm. McGinnigal, Justice Rankin officiating. 15 Mar 1902--David Dunston, of near Burton, received a telegram from Barry, Illinois, Friday, informing him of the death of his mother who died at that place at the age of 74 years. 15 Mar 1902--T. B. Magruder, of near Burton, who bought the Wm. Burke property recently, moved to Higbee Saturday. Mr. Magruder will make a good citizen and we are glad to have him among us. 15 Mar 1902--JOSHUA HUDSON DEAD--At 6 o'clock on last Sunday morning at Ebenezar, 3 1/2 miles west of Higbee, the spirit of Joshua Hudson left its earthly tabernacle and ascended to God who gave it. His earthly house was returned to its kindred dust in the Whitmore cemetery on Monday evening in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect to one whom they loved and respected. Josh was the son of Berry Hudson, was born 45 years and 4 months ago, near the place where he entered into eternal rest and in which locality he spent all his life. He married Eliza Florence, daughter of Willis Green Duncan, 22 years ago the 19th of last November. Three brothers, Berry, Sim and Morgan, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Whitmore, survive him, and were present at the interment. He was ill only about three weeks, suffering from rheumatism and neuralgia, which seems to have attacked his heart, causing death very unexpectedly. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, was an ardent lover of his Savior of whom he delighted to talk and was never so happy as with those who conversed of Him and His Kingdom. Funeral services were held at the house at 1 o'clock p.m. Monday by Elder Dan Clifton, his former pastor. There remain to mourn their great loss, his widow, two sons, Estelle and Joseph and one daughter, Lizzie. 15 Mar 1902--Aubrey Humphrey, while handling an old revolver last Saturday evening, shot his little 9-year-old sister Bessie, in the left temple and it was at first thought the wound would prove fatal. Aubrey informs us that he had taken the pistol out of the dresser drawer and after looking at it carefully to see that there was no loads in it, snapped it several times, pointing it at the ceiling. Having a cartridge in his pocket, he dropped it in one of the chambers of the cylinder to see if it would fit, and just then the telephone bell rang. He got up to answer the phone with the pistol still in his hand, when his little sister and several other children came running into the room to see what was wanted. After talking for some time he rang off and, not thinking what he was doing, began snapping the pistol again, when it was discharged. The ball passed through the flesh of his left fore finger near the nail and struck his sister in the temple. As soon as it was discovered that she was hurt medical assistance was summoned and half the ball, which had broken the skull at the point of entrance, and then followed it around on the outside to a point behind her ear, was soon removed. The rest of the ball has never been found, and whether it is on the inside of her head is a question. As the pistol would not revolve half the time and on several occasions when fired had cut the bullet half in two, half going out through the barrel and the other half coming out alongside the barrel from the cylinder, Aubrey thinks such was the case this time and that the latter half was the one that struck him. Had he not thrown the pistol in the stove just after the accident, it could easily be found whether such was the case or not. We are glad to state that the little girl is now apparently out of danger and on the road to recovery. 21 Mar 1902--We are sorry to state that little Bessie Humphrey, who was accidentally shot several days ago, is not quite so well and that her recovery is doubtful. 21 Mar 1902--Died, on the 17th, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Reese. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday evening, and the body then buried in the city cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of the community. 15 Mar 1902--Died, March 13, 1902, Maggie, the 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. by Rev. C. S. Rennison, after which the body was interred in the city cemetery. The News tenders its sympathy. 21 Mar 1902--Mrs. W. E. Jones suffered a slight stroke of paralysis Tuesday and for a time it was thought it would prove fatal. She has improved since and hopes are now entertained for her ultimate recovery. 21 Mar 1902--Born, on the 9th, to Frank Brady and wife, a son. 21 Mar 1902--George and Lee Comstock, who have been at work at Kansas City for the past year, are at home on a visit. 28 Mar 1902--Lee Tutt, col, aged 80 years, dropped dead at the residence of his nephew, John Tutt, Tuesday. 28 Mar 1902--Bessie Humphrey, who was accidentally shot three weeks ago, is still hovering between life and death, with but little or no hope of recovery. 28 Mar 1902--We printed bills this week for Emmett Robb advertising a lot of personal property which he will sell at his farm on Saturday, April 5. Mr. Robb will remove to Arkansas this spring. See advertisement elsewhere for particulars. 28 Mar 1902--N. N. Dysart leaves today for Texarkana, Tex, with several men and teams, where he will engage in the tie business. He will be accompanied by Tedford Lewis and family, Thos. Bradley and family, Joe Sunderland and family, J. S. Davis, Andy Bradley, Will Perkins, Robert Gray, Wm. Hursman, Jas. Perkins, Chas. Sumpter, Arthur Bradley and others whose names we were unable to get. Mr. Dysart will be joined by his family the latter part of April. 28 Mar 1902--WHIPPED TO DEATH--The Dead Body of Oliver Wright, a Negro, Found East of Town--Had Been Beaten to Death--While the election excitement was at its height last Saturday evening word was brought to town that a dead Negro was lying in the Whitmore pasture just east of town, and soon a large crowd made its way to the place. The body proved to be that of Oliver Wright, aged about 35 years, who lived on the Burch farm near Yates, and from the surroundings and the condition of the body, it appeared he had been whipped to death. His back and arms were deeply scarred as if he had been whipped with a tug with a hook in it. Although the cuts were wide and deep, not a particle of blood could be found around these places, and as he had been seen in town about 9 o'clock the night before, it was not thought possible the cuts could have been made that night. The ground in the vicinity showed that a terrible struggle had taken place, and that Wright had not given up his life without a fight. He was denuded of all clothing save his trousers, and his undershirt had been pulled over his head and was prevented from coming off by his arms which were thrown up in front of his face as if to ward off blows. Strewn all around for fifty or one hundred feet was the remainder of his clothing, each garment being torn into several pieces. About 75 feet south of where his body lay his cap was found, the lining stained with blood. At this place it seemed the main struggle had taken place, the ground being rolled flat and bearing hand, feet and knee prints. What was thought to be tracks of several parties leading from the railroad was found, and it is supposed his assailants came upon him on the railroad. The body was brought to town and taken to the undertaking rooms of F. H. James, where Justice of the Peace John Rankin held the inquest in the absence of the coroner. Every one whom it was thought could throw the least light upon the mystery was called before the jury, but all to no purpose, and after adjourning and reconvening at 7 o'clock and investigating further they arrived at a verdict that he came to his death at the hands of parties unknown to the jury. A report was current here that evening that Wright had almost killed a white man the day before at his home near Yates by striking him in the head with a rock, and it was supposed that he had fallen into the hands of a mob from that vicinity. Since then it has been learned here that such was the case and that he had been given an unmerciful whipping by the enraged citizens and told to come to Higbee and leave on the first train and never return, under pain of death, and, it is said, several who composed the mob came to Higbee to see that he left as he promised to do. Several trains had passed in either direction before he was seen here, and it is supposed that he railed or refused to leave and that those who had followed him took him in charge and either killed him outright or inflicted such serious injuries that he died from them. The only apparently fresh wound upon him was on the top of his head, from which the blood was still dripping when he was found, and it was thought by some that he was rendered unconscious by this blow and died from exposure, while others think he was killed outright by it and his body left where it fell. The surroundings would indicate the latter to be the case, but the wound in the head did not seem to be more than a slight scalp wound. Several parties living close to where the tragedy occurred claim to have heard the noise raised but thinking it only a lot drunken brawlers, paid no attention to it. They have no idea as to how many composed the party. Night operator J. B. Terrill, of the Alton, says that about 1:30 he saw some seven or eight men run past the depot, going east, and took them to be farmers, but as a train was then passing he concluded they were tramps trying to catch the train and thought no more of the matter. It is not thought here that many composed the mob and it is probably that the parties Mr. Terrill saw were the ones into whose hands Wright fell. It seems almost impossible that such a thing could happen within fifty yards of the corporate limits without some tangible clue being left, but so thoroughly was the work done that not a trace of the guilty parties can be found, and in all probability the parties will never be known. The body of Wright was taken to his home on the Burch farm near Yates Sunday and buried. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Feb 1902--B. F. Smead was killed by a falling cage in the Chenault coal mine at Richmond, Wednesday. The cable broke as he was being lowered into the shaft. 7 Feb 1902--Born, on the 6th, to Odus Bradley and wife, a son. 7 Feb 1902--Born, on the 30th, to R. D. Embree and wife, a son. 7 Feb 1902--Mrs. Mary Morris, aged 73 years died at her home near Burton on Feb 1st. Interment was made at Sharon. 7 Feb 1902--Col. John L. Morrison, of Fayette, one of Howard county's leading citizens died at that place Sunday night, aged 73 years. 7 Feb 1902--The citizens of Higbee were greatly shocked Monday morning when word was brought to town that Wm. Avery had dropped dead at his home two miles south of town. The morning of his death Mr. Avery got up feeling as well as usual, fed his stock, ate his breakfast, shelled some corn and had started to the door to feed the chickens when he was stricken. Dr. Nichols was hurriedly called but death had done its work. Mr. Avery had been looking badly for some time but never complained. Deceased was born and raised in Howard county and was 65 years old. His wife, two sons and one daughter survive him. The remains were buried at New Hope Church, Howard county, Tuesday evening. To the bereaved ones the News extends sympathy. 7 Feb 1902--DEATH OF WM. RUSSELL--Wm. Russell died at 5 o'clock on Friday morning, Jan 31, 1902, at his home in West Mineral, Kansas. The remains arrived here Saturday morning, accompanied by the widow and his brother and wife, and were conveyed to the home of his mother in this city. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church at 1 o'clock Sunday by Rev. F. H. James, after which interment was made in the city cemetery. He had been suffering for years from Bright's disease which ultimately caused death. He was born at Galston, Scotland, on Dec 28, 1867, and moved to this country with his parents when seven years old. Since their arrival they have resided in Randolph county and for the last 12 years in Higbee. He was married to Miss Celia Reece on Dec 15, 1897, and soon moved to Kansas where he engaged in business. His widow and a little daughter are left behind to mourn the loss of a good and loving husband and father. "Your fatherless children are mine saith the Lord." All the surviving members of the family--mother, five brothers and two sisters--were present mourning the loss of their loved one. The congregation at the church was very large and a large number accompanied the relatives to the cemetery in the face of intensely severe weather to sympathize with them and to show respect to one who has passed from their view but not from memory. A very beautiful wreath was placed on the grave by the members of the Elliott Concert Band, as a token of love and respect to him who was once a member of the band. 7 Feb 1902--RENICK ITEMS--J. H. Hardin has just finished filling his ice house with a large supply of ice. 7 Feb 1902--RENICK ITEMS--Luke Haggard and Miss Rosa Stone were married by Squire Littrell at his residence a few days since. 14 Feb 1902--Born, on the 12th, to John Carroll and wife, a son. 14 Feb 1902--Dr. T. W. Avery and sister, Mrs. Mary Nichols, of DeWitt, who were called here last week by the death of their father, returned Sunday. 14 Feb 1902--Married, on Feb 8, 1902, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, near Burton, Arthur Perkins and Miss Carrie Warford. Congratulations. 14 Feb 1902--Geo. Mobley, of near Burton was stricken with paralysis Friday and died Monday, the 10th. He was about 50 years old and leaves a wife and several children. 14 Feb 1902--We are painted to chronicle the death of Joe Hulett, of St. Louis, who was killed at Lake Charles, La, on January 28th. At the time of his death he was working for a contractor and in attempting to pass from one car to the other he lost his footing and fell, the cars passing over his body. He was the nephew of L. A. Hulett of this place. 14 Feb 1902--The many friends of James S. Perkins, of Puxico, MO, will regret to learn of his death, which occurred at Cape Girardeau on the 8th inst. Mr. Perkins was raised in this community and went with the late T. J. Moss to Stoddard county 15 years ago. His wife and one child, and brother, John T. Perkins, of Savannah, Tenn, survive him. We did not learn the cause of his death. 14 Feb 1902--Married, in Higbee, MO, on Feb 12, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Young, Miss Agnes Young and Mr. Thos. Watkins, Rev. C. S. Rennison, of Fayette, officiating. After the ceremony was performed an elegant supper was served. They received many beautiful and valuable presents. This is a worthy young couple and the News joins their host of friends in extending to them best wishes for a blissful wedded life. 14 Feb 1902--Geo. H. Mobley died at his home at Burton on Sunday the 9th, from paralysis with which he was stricken the Thursday previous. The funeral services were held at New Hope church on Tuesday conducted by Eld. S. B. Naylor, after which interment was made in the cemetery at the church. The day was extremely cold, yet an immense congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to friend and neighbor who was widely known and esteemed. About nine years ago Mr. Mobley and wife joined the Christian church under the ministry of Eld. Naylor. He was born March 26, 1853, very close to the cemetery in which all that is mortal of him now rests, and he had lived all his years in the neighborhood. He married on Dec 22, 1871, Annie, daughter of Geo. W. Hern, who lived in the same locality. To them two children were born--Mirtie, who is married to Tobe Williams, and John H, who resides near to where his father was born. Mr. Mobley was one of a large family, and leaves to mourn his loss six brothers and five sisters. 21 Feb 1902--Born, on the 13th, to Wm Longdon and wife, a son. (Note: This child would be George Longdon) 21 Feb 1902--YATES ITEMS--Mr. Birch Fray and Miss Blanche Eubanks were married last Sunday evening at her home, Bro. Bell officiating. We wish this worthy young couple success in their journey through life. 21 Feb 1902--YATES ITEMS--Mrs. Tom Dameron died of cancer at her home near here on the 13th, aged about 80 years. She had been a patient sufferer for a long time, and death was a happy relief. She had been a member of the Baptist church at Pleasant Grove for a long time, and was a good Christian woman. She leaves an invalid husband and several children to mourn her death. 21 Feb 1902--We printed sale bills this week for G. W. Blansett who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm south of town on the 22nd. Mr. Blansett, we learn, is thinking of moving to Oklahoma. 21 Feb 1902--Mrs. Joe L. Andrews gave a house party at her home near Myers last week in honor of her sister, Miss Gertrude Hawkins, of Mexico, and Mr. Will Owens, of Renick. 21 Feb 1902--A. C. Burton received a letter this week from his son-in-law, John T. Perkins, which gave some of the particulars of the death of Mr. Perkins' brother, James, which occurred at Cape Girardeau on the 8th inst. John had secured him a position in Tennessee and he was on his way to that state when he met with the injuries which caused his death. When he left his home in Puxico he took with him $250 in cash and a gold watch and when found upon the side street in cape Girardeau with a broken hip and otherwise injured the money and watch were missing, which leads his friends to believe that he was the victim of robbers. He was not in a state to explain how he came by his injuries and only retained consciousness long enough to ask that his wife be sent for. For some cause, the officers failed to notify her for several days, and she did not reach there until after his death. The manner of his death will be thoroughly investigated. 21 Feb 1902--Married, in Higbee, on Feb 16, 1902, at the residence of and by the C. P. pastor, Mr. W. Burch Fray, of Yates, and Miss Beulah Eubanks of Huntsville. Mr. Fray is the son of O. S. Fray, one of Randolph's substantial citizens and ruling elder of Pleasant Grove C. P. church, and Miss Eubanks is of one of Huntsville's best families. A most hopeful and happy young couple indeed and we trust that their lives may be long and happy. They will be at home to friends on the farm near Yates soon. J. M. Bell, C. P. Pastor. 21 Feb 1902--Born on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Adkins, a daughter. 28 Feb 1902--David Simpson, a prominent farmer living near Paris, committed suicide Friday night by hanging himself in his barn. 28 Feb 1902--Born, on the 23rd, to Edwin Rees and wife, a son. 28 Feb 1902--Born, on the 26th, to Robert Williams and wife, a son. 28 Feb 1902--The infant child of H. A. Paterson and wife died on the 22nd. 28 Feb 1902--Thos. Ancell died at his home near Harrisburg on the 21st, of paralysis, aged 77 years. He moved from Virginia to Missouri in 1840. 28 Feb 1902--Married, in Higbee, MO, at the residence of and by Justice John Rankin, Sunday, Feb 23, Lewis F. Frosch and Miss Bettie Stanton, both of Centralia, MO. 28 Feb 1902--Married, at the residence of and by Rev. J. M. Bell, on Feb 26, 1902, Mr. Arthur Hudson and Miss Grace Martin of Howard county. A very promising young couple, and we wish them a long, happy and prosperous life. The attendants were Mr. Jas. Barron and Miss Mae Martin, sister of the bride--J. M. Bell, C. P. Pastor. 28 Feb 1902--R. M. Anderson, of near Armstrong was here Friday. He informed us that he had sold his farm of 80 acres to Joe Fugate of Armstrong for $57.50 an acre, and that he would leave early in March for Oregon to engage in fruit raising. 28 Feb 1902--Mrs. J. M. Crew and children who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton, left Wednesday for Tahlequah, I. T, to join her husband who has gone into the drug business at that place. 28 Feb 1902--Monroe county is to the front again with another shooting scrape, about the sixth in as many months. The latest one took place Tuesday between Hyson Burton and Joseph Scott, prominent farmers. They had been in Moberly that day and met in the public road on their way home, and immediately began shooting at each other. About fifteen shots were fired but none took effect. The men are neighbors and bad blood has existed between them for some time. Scott is an ex-representative of Monroe county and Burton is his nearest neighbor. 28 Feb 1902--In renewing his paper for another year, Mr. D. H. Williams who recently moved from Myers to Ft. Worth, Texas, says that when he fails to receive the News he feels like one of the family is missing. He is delighted with his southern home, and says oat sewing is now in full blast. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome

24 Jan 1902--John Bailey died suddenly at the home of Thos Longdon last Friday evening, of heart failure. He had been complaining for several days, but no one thought the end was so near. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Hay Bell after which the remains were taken charge of by the Odd Fellows and K. of P. orders, of which he was a member, and conveyed to the city cemetery for interment. He was 42 years of age and leaves a daughter. 24 Jan 1902--A dispatch from Shawnee, OK, dated the 19th inst, says: "B. B. Hunt, of Huntsville, MO, was shot and killed today by John Seville, who mistook him for an enemy. Hunt went to Seville's home and demanded admittance. Seville had experienced trouble Saturday with other persons, and supposing they had returned to open the quarrel, refused to admit Hunt and shot through the closed door. Hunt dropped dead on the steps." 24 Jan 1902--Gen. Lee, an old man 70 years old, was killed yesterday afternoon at Huntsville. He is hard of hearing and while walking down the railroad track, with the snow blowing in his face he failed to see the Wabash water train as it backed down upon him. He was run over and literally ground to pieces. Mr. Lee for several years was a miner at Renick but had lived in Huntsville during the last four years--Tuesday's Moberly Monitor. 24 Jan 1902--John L. Jones, whose serious illness was mentioned in the last issue of the News, died at his home west of town on Friday evening, January 17, 1902, of Bright's disease, from which he had suffered for some time. He was born 77 years ago 25th of October last. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters to mourn his loss, besides an adopted son, Willie, whom he loved with a father's affection with the fondness of a son. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the Mexican war, and during a stay of some years in California he was engaged with the regular army as a volunteer in repressing an Indian outbreak. He was a good citizen, an obliging neighbor and much respected by those who knew him the many years he lived in Higbee and its neighborhood. Services were held at the home on Saturday by F. H. James, after which interment was made in the Higbee cemetery. 24 Jan 1902--Tuesday being a good day for the sport, T. H. Walton, Thos. H. Dawson and A. T. Burton concluded to take a rabbit hunt, and at an early hour, with guns, dogs and shells enough to kill all the rabbits in Missouri, repaired to the woods and brush piles. After hunting for a considerable time and killing a rabbit now and then, a small rat dog which had accompanied them, chased a rabbit into a hole in the ground and went in after it. It hadn't gone far when for some reason it attempted to turn in the hole and come out, when it became wedged and could not move in either direction. The boys had been waiting patiently for the dog to chase the rabbit out and when neither made their appearance they laid down their guns and concluded to investigate and immediately set to work to extricate the dog, but it was in so far and wedged so tightly that they could do nothing for it until they procured several grubbing hoes and spades from a farm house half a mile away, and only succeeded then after working an hour and a half by the watch like beavers. Upon releasing the dog their minds returned to the rabbit that had been the cause of all their trouble and they swore vengeance and determined to have his life. With renewed energy they again set to work upon the hole and were doing the work of three steam shovels when they stopped as suddenly as if they had dropped dead--which they almost did. The hole led to the den of a skunk and when they had dug almost to it the skunk made its presence known and they instantly recognized its signal of "danger ahead" and lost no time in getting away and taking up the line of march back to town with the little dog in the rear looking as if he was sorry that he had gone. The boys deny that they slept in the barn that night, but say that hereafter when they go rabbit hunting no dog smaller than a yearling calf need expect to be of the party. 24 Jan 1902--Born, on the 16th, to Robert Wood and wife a daughter. 24 Jan 1902--Died, near Burton, on Jan 19, 1902, of scarlet fever and croup, the 3 year-old son of J. S. Bradley and wife. 24 Jan 1902--Lon Hursman got a foot badly mashed while at work in the mine Friday. 24 Jan 1902--Mrs. John Dameron died at her home west of Huntsville Sunday morning of la grippe. 24 Jan 1902--J. P. Wayne attended the band concert given in Sturgeon Thursday evening by the band boys of that town. Miss Rosa Watkins, one of the sweetest little singers in the state, was on the program for a selection or two. 24 Jan 1902--AT REST--Died, near Burton, on Jan 18, 1902, of scarlet fever, Raymond, little son of J. S. and Bessie Bradley, aged 1 year, 11 months and 13 days. It was the will of our Heavenly Father that dear little Raymond should be called away in his innocence and beauty from this sinful world to bask in the sunshine of his love forever. We know that all is well with him now. So sorrow not as those who have no hope, for we know that he is happy with the angels, but our hearts are so sad and lonely since he is gone. God needed one more angel child Amidst his shining band, And so he bent his loving smile And clasped little Raymond's hand. All is dark within our home, Lonely are our hearts to-day, For the one we loved so dearly Has forever passed away. The little chair is empty now, The little clothes laid by; A mother's hope, a father's joy In death's cold arm doth lie Go, little Raymond, to thy home On yonder blissful shore; We miss thee here but soon will come Where thou hast gone before. 31 Jan 1902--Born, on the 23rd, to Jno Mills and wife a daughter. 31 Jan 1902--Born, on the 25th, to Ed Spurling and wife, a son. 31 Jan 1902--Married, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, near Myers, on Sunday, January 26, 1902, Mr. R. A. White and Miss Alice Sarris. 31 Jan 1902--Thos. Walton and Thos. Dawson inform us that our account of their rabbit hunt in our last issue did Arthur Burton a great injustice, in as much as the article described him as working with them for the dog's rescue like a steam shovel, when, in fact, he only sat on the ground nearby issuing orders and waiting to shoot the rabbit should it make its appearance. The News is sorry it misrepresented Mr. Burton, for it is its aim to keep its columns free of articles calculated to wound the feelings, and we humbly crave his pardon. 31 Jan 1902--A dispatch from Fayette, dated the 25th, says: The little town of Harrisburg, in Boone county, is all agog over the matrimonial escapade of Jasper Rowland, a thrifty and well known young farmer and stock dealer of that vicinity. A few days ago Rowland went to Columbia and procured a license to wed Miss Minnie Hawkins, a popular young lady of the neighborhood, returning to Harrisburg, and with the marriage document in his pocket he happened to meet Miss Georgia Lyons of Harrisburg, who was an old sweetheart. After chatting awhile Rowland told his intended marriage to Miss Hawkins. Miss Lyons then made use of her persuasive powers and induced her old lover to accompany her to Fayette, where another license was procured, and repairing to the residence of Rev. F. H. Quinn, Mr. Rowland and Miss Lyons were married. But while happiness reigned in one home there was a heartrending scene in another. Miss Hawkins, when she heard of the unfaithfulness of her intended, became crazed with grief and attempted to take her life. She was in a critical condition for several days. 31 Jan 1902--Judge George J. Winn, who had been seriously ill for some time, died at his residence near Myers, on Wednesday, January 22, 1902, aged 73 years, 8 months and 24 days, having been born in Howard county on April 28, 1828. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence on last Friday by Eld. J. T. Marlow, of Fayette, after which the remains were laid to rest in New Hope cemetery with Masonic rites, of which order he was an honored member. Judge Winn was a good citizen, good neighbor and a Christian gentleman and his death is not only a great loss to his family and the neighborhood in which he lived, but the county as well. 31 Jan 1902--CLARK ITEMS--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ambros McCune, died Sunday morning. Its remains was laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove burying ground. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 Jan 1902--NAYLOR ITEMS (intended for last week)--Born, on the 22nd, to Joel Fisher and wife, a daughter. 3 Jan 1902--NAYLOR ITEMS (intended for last week)--Mr. Ben Feland and Miss Della Hearn were united in marriage last week. 3 Jan 1902--Misses Ora and Lula Fowlkes are visiting their uncle, Joe Buoy, near Sebree this week. 3 Jan 1902--OBITUARY--Entered into rest December 11, 1901, Mrs. George Ann Adams, aged 22 years. She had been sick only a short time when the angels gently drew the curtain of death around her. Oh! how hard it is for loved ones to part with her. But they must think of that happy reunion hereafter. So calm your sorrowing hearts and think she has passed over the river to a bright happier home. 3 Jan 1902--Born, on the 30th, to Orth Scott and wife, a daughter. 3 Jan 1902--J. J. Jones of Bloomington, Ill, is the guest of his brother, W. F. Jones. 3 Jan 1902--Born, on Dec 31, to Jasper Roberts and wife a son. 3 Jan 1902 --Born, on Dec 31, to Thos Longdon and wife, a daughter. (Note: This child would be Resa Longdon, Lida's first child) 3 Jan 1902--Died, in Renick, MO, on December 30, 1901, Mrs. Lucinda Kimbrough, aged 91 years. 3 Jan 1902--Married, in Higbee, MO, Sunday, Dec 29, at the residence of and by Justice John Rankin, Jas. F. Shook and Miss Maggie Roberts, The News extends congratulations. 3 Jan 1902--E. E. Newman orders the News sent to his sister, Mrs. J. L. Darby at Moberly for a year. 3 Jan 1902--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Towles have the sympathy of the entire community in the death of their son, David. 3 Jan 1902--DAVID TOWLS DEAD--On Monday of last week David Towls was taken ill, but as it was only of a slight nature he only received some home treatment. In a day or so, becoming no better, but rather growing worse, Dr. Dinwiddie was consulted. He at once saw that the case was of a very serious character, and treated him accordingly. He continued to rapidly grow worse and it was thought advisable to call in Dr. Irwin of Moberly, for consultation. The consultation was held on Friday afternoon at which were present Drs. Irwin, of Moberly, Dinwiddie, Burkhalter and Brown when it was decided to perform an operation as the only chance of saving life, but even the chances of the operation being successful were very few. The operation was at once performed by the medical gentlemen named. On examination they found that the conditions were such that there were little if any chance of recovery. After the operation he was very carefully watched and attended, but he died at 11:25 o'clock that night. Death came very unexpectedly as although the family and friends had scarcely a hope of recovery, yet they did not expect dissolution to come so soon. He was resting quietly and apparently without suffering, but suddenly a change came over him and he passed away in a moment without a struggle. The intelligence of his serious illness came as a shock to all who knew him. Everyone had sympathy for him as he was so well known and so very highly thought of. David was one of the best boys in town. He was quiet, contented and happy, had a smile and a pleasant word for everyone. No one of the home folks held a higher place in the affection of father and mother. He was so willing, anxious and ready to attend to all their wishes and could be implicitly trusted to do what he promised. He was a boy far in advance of his years in steadiness and obedience. In the hearts of father and mother he leaves a void which can not be filled. The funeral was held at the Baptist church on Monday conducted by Rev. J. M. Bell, assisted by his brother, Rev. Hay Bell, in the presence of an immense concourse of friends who had assembled out of love and respect for David and in sympathy with the mourning family. Bro. Bell referred in very feeling terms to a visit he paid David the day of his death, immediately before the operation was performed. In conversation David told him he was a Christian and loved Jesus. He also stated that he was a member of the Baptist Sunday School, which made his old teacher, the writer, look with fond remembrance to the pew in which David so often took his seat in class. David was born Oct 20, 1882 and was, consequently, in his 20th year. He was loved and respected by all, and many will fondly think of him as his body lies in the Higbee cemetery awaiting the glorious resurrection and the reward which Jesus gives to all who love him. F. H. J. 3 Jan 1902--Henry Neidig and wife were called here Saturday from Lexington by the death of Mrs. Neidig's brother, David Towles. They returned home Tuesday. 3 Jan 1902--SPURLING-BOTTS--One of the prettiest home weddings to occur in Higbee in many a day was that of Mr. May Spurling and Miss Maude Botts, who were married at the bride's home Wednesday evening, January 1, 1902. Promptly upon the stroke of eight the bridal couple, with their attendants, Mr. J. J. Jones, of Bloomington, Ill, and Miss Maggie Spurling, sister of the groom, marched to the parlor to the swelling strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. Then, as the organ gave forth the tremulous notes of "The Angel's Serenade," Rev. J. Edwin Norvelle, of Gilliam, in a very solemn and beautiful ceremony, pronounced the words that linked two hearts for time and eternity. Immediately after the ceremony the guests, about 80 in number, were invited to the dining room where a most tempting feast awaited them. The happy couple were the recipients of a great number of lovely presents. The bride is one of Higbee's most popular young ladies and numbers her friends by her acquaintances, and the groom is one of our very best young men, sober, industrious and in every way worthy of the prize he won. to them the News joins other friends in extending congratulations and wishing for them a long, happy and prosperous life. 3 Jan 1902--F. V. Gentry and Mrs. Mary E. Jarman left Tuesday night for Palmyra where they will spend a few days before going to Kansas City. We are informed that before leaving, Mrs. Jarman told friends that she and Mr. Gentry were married in Quincy, Ill, last month. Readers of the News will remember that a recent issue of the paper contained an item to the effect that among the Quincy items in the Globe-Democrat a few days before appeared the statement that marriage license had been granted to Flavel J. Gentry, of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Mary E. Jarman of Monroe City. Both Mr. Gentry and Mrs. Jarman were absent from town at the time and upon their return the News man upon congratulating Mr. Gentry, was informed that he was not married and that the license must have been issued to other parties of that name. 10 Jan 1902--Mr. Nathan Perrin died at 5:30 o'clock on Monday morning, January 6, 1902, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John H. Ryle, near Yates. The interment was in the family burying ground on the Stockton farm near Roanoke, where services were held by F. H. James. Mr. Perrin was born in Kentucky 68 years ago. He came to Missouri when very young and was raised in Macon county and spent all his years in that county and the neighborhood where he now rests, except a short time spent in Oklahoma. In October last he suffered from an attack of paralysis from which he lingered until death relieved him. He was very highly thought of and no one was ever heard to breathe a word against his honesty or morality. Besides Mrs. Ryle, he leaves another daughter to mourn the loss of a fond father--Mrs. Bert Pitts, of Yates. 10 Jan 1902--Born, on the 5th, to Bruner Heathman and wife, a son. 10 Jan 1902--Born, near Centralia, Missouri, on Jan. 4, to Coma Griggs and wife, a daughter. 10 Jan 1902--W. F. Jones and wife and brother, J. J. Jones, visited Mrs. Wm. Jones, near Myers, Friday. 10 Jan 1902--Geo. Marshall, aged 55 years, died at his farm near Renick, Wednesday, Jan 8, 1902, of cancer of the stomach. The remains will be buried at the Anderson burying ground, near Elliott, Sunday. 10 Jan 1902--Mrs. Samuel Daniels, who was called to Belleville, Ill, three weeks ago by the attempted suicide of her daughter, Mrs. George Brodie, returned home Wednesday. She left Mrs. Brodie much better, with fair prospects of ultimate recovery. 17 Jan 1902--NAYLOR ITEMS--Verbrish Johnson and Miss Ora Fowlkes were married last Wednesday. We wish the young couple a long and happy life. 17 Jan 1902--Born, on the 10th, to David Davis and wife, a son. 17 Jan 1902--Married, on the 10th, at the residence of and by Justice D. W. Sweezer, Mr. F. Johnson and Miss Ora Fowlkes, of Myers. 17 Jan 1902--Mr. S. M. Hirsch of this place and Miss Augusta Levi, of St. Louis, are to be married on the 21st. The News extends congratulations in advance. 17 Jan 1902--Mrs. Dr. J. W. Winn, of Yates, returned home yesterday afternoon from Howard county, where she had been in attendance at the bedside of her father-in-law, Judge Geo. J. Winn. She reported him as being very low, and informed us that all hope of his recovery had been abandoned. This is sad news to his many friends. 17 Jan 1902--While removing the rock from an old well on the Waters farm near Mexico the other day, the bones supposed to be those of John Henry Burns were unearthed. Burns, who was a married man, mysteriously disappeared about 30 years ago. Foul play was suspected, but the evidence was lacking. The family and the man suspected have long since left that community. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

24 Jan 1902--AT REST--Died, near Burton, on Jan 18, 1902, of scarlet fever, Raymond, little son of J. S. and Bessie Bradley, aged 1 year, 11 months and 13 days. This would be the son of John Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Bessie (HUBBARD) BRADLEY. Raymond was the younger brother of Omar Nelson BRADLEY, the oldest living 5 star general in the United States Army at the time of his death in 1981. Wilma Santos in Rainy California!! Wilma --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/