Does anyone in the list know any information of either a John, Isaac or Daniel Thornton? I know that Isaac and John were in Howard early at the Forts. And John and Daniel were buying land in the land grant rush in 1819. But does anyone have any more info? Thanks Perry Goss Perry Goss POB 191 Fayette, MO 65248 660.248.6335 work 660.827.0821 home [email protected] [email protected]

6 Dec 1901--The 3-year old son of Jasper Roberts and wife met with a very serious accident Monday. It was playing around the room where its mother was washing, and fell backwards into a tub of boiling water, and was very badly scaled from the back of the head to the hips. It is in a critical condition and its recovery doubtful. 13 Dec 1901--The three-year-old son of Joseph Roberts and wife, who fell into a tub of hot water and was frightfully scalded one day last week, died last Monday night and was buried at Fairview church Wednesday. This is Aubrey Roberts. Born October 1898. Son of James Jasper and Mary Florence Smith Roberts.

27 Dec 1901--THE PALMYRA MASSACRE.--H. K. Hinde in Mexico Ledger.--There was, perhaps, no single event of the civil war in Missouri that attracted more attention and was viewed with more horror than the shooting of the ten men at Palmyra by order of Gen. John McNeil on the 18th day of October, 1862. Palmyra is a border town, being 10 miles from Quincy, on the Mississippi river. It was on these border lines between the free and slave states that the factional strife was waged with the greatest bitterness. It was the fortune of the writer to have his home at Palmyra at the time referred to and during most of the years of the war. Most of the citizens of the town and country were southern men and southern sympathizers, though some families were divided, and brother was arrayed against brother, and father against son. A short time before the event of the ten men, Col. Porter, in command of a large body of bushwhackers, as they were called, dashed into Palmyra and made an attack upon the court house and jail, in which a number of rebels were held as prisoners by the Union forces then in possession of the town. My house was in line between the firing parties, and which made it rather an undesirable place of residence for myself, wife and two children. Col. Porter succeeded in releasing some of the prisoners and took out an old citizen of the town, a Union man, by the name of Andrew Aulsman. This man Aulsman, while not in the ranks of the militia, had made himself very obnoxious to the southern people by reporting to the Union authorities those whom he regarded as rebels or rebel sympathizers; and it was a matter of rejoicing in the town that he was carried away by Porter's men. I was lamenting the loss of a fine bay horse that Porter's men seemed to take a fancy to, as they retreated from town. At this time Col. Straughn, of Shelby county, was the provost marshal of the district, and Gen. John McNeil in command at the post. A few days after the Porter raid an order was issued by Gen. McNeil, at the instigation of Col . Straughn, as I understood, to the effect that if within ten days Aulsman was not brought in alive and delivered up, ten men, prisoners in the hands of the Federals, would be shot in retaliation. This order was regarded as a mere threat, and not much importance attached to it by the citizens, for they supposed that Aulsman was alive and could be produced before the time if necessary. As the days rapidly passed, however, and nothing was heard of Aulsman, some uneasiness began to be felt by the citizens. The uneasiness was increased as the limit of the ten days approached and it was learned that ten men had been selected by lot to be executed if Aulsman was not brought in at the expiration of the time. And yet scarcely any one in town could bring themselves to believe that such a diabolical order would be carried out. The men selected to be shot were taken at random from among a large number, mostly held under suspicion, who had not had a trial but were supposed to be bushwhackers or rebel sympathizers. At last the ten days expired and Aulsman did not appear, for the simple reason that he was dead, having been shot in the woods by his captors. This, however, was known at the time by the Federal officers. It was denied and not believed by many for a long time. Whether he was shot by order or approval of Col. Porter, I have never known, but men are living today who know the spot where Aulsman was shot, and by whom. Early in the morning of the eleventh day it was noticed that something unusual was going on about the court house and jail, and it was not long until there were unmistakable signs that the order of death to the ten men was about to be carried into effect. I refused to believe till I saw with my own eyes, ten wagons drive up in order, each taking a victim seated upon his coffin, filing out in procession up Main street, towards the fair grounds, the place of execution. Citizens along the line of procession looked on in mute astonishment, scarcely able to believe their own eyes. Not a word was spoken by anyone, but like dim specters, seated upon their coffins, they moved slowly along to the place of doom. Strong men, unable to bear such a sight, withdrew in doors and wept like children. One exception there was, and in memory's gallery there hangs one picture that can never be erased, and that has haunted me a thousand times. Capt. Sidener, of Monroe county, tall, young, handsome, graceful, with long black hair falling down upon his shoulders, stood erect by the side of his coffin, silently waving a farewell to the friends he recognized along the street. A friend of mine who went out to the ground to take charge of his body and one of the others, told me that upon the word "fire" all fell instantly killed, except Capt. Sidner, who fell to his knees badly wounded, and was dispatched by pistol shots in that position. I remember this fair ground spot with feelings of mingled pleasure and horror. There I first met the country girl who afterwards became my wife. The spot was forever abandoned for all public uses, and today is regarded as the "field of blood." I have always thought that Col. Straughn was more responsible for the shooting of these ten men than was Gen. McNeil. He had a wonderful influence over men, and had the reputation of being a man of shocking immorality. I have learned from good authority that he came to a horrible end just after the war at New Orleans. I have often seen the statement that a young man voluntarily offered himself a substitute in place of one of the doomed men, and preachers have used the supposed fact as an illustration of the substitutionary death of Christ. The story is not true. Upon the urgent appeals of the wife and children of one of these men he had released, and a young man selected to take his place, but it was not a voluntary act. The killing of Aulsman, was a great crime, and the parties to it ought to have been punished, but it was no justification of the wholesale massacre by Straughn and McNeil, of men who were in no way responsible for the death of Aulsman. I was a Union man throughout the war, but I never had a word of apology for the cruel and unwarranted deed, and regard it as one of the most atrocious in all the history of the war. In this connection I will mention another event in the history of this old conservative town of Palmyra that puts it ahead of Mexico for once. It was there that Gen. U. S. Grant began his military career of glory that was the pride of the nation, and that made him for eight years president of the United States. Well do I remember a raw regiment of Illinois soldiers encamped between my father's farm and Palmyra, commanded by an obscure and unpretentious looking man by the name of Grant. This was his first camping ground on the way to Donaldson, Vicksburg, the Wilderness and Appomattox. 27 Dec 1901--John P. Martin, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, of Elliott, died at their home in that place at 11 o'clock last night, the result of burns received at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The little one while playing about the stove, picked up a piece of paper and put it in the fire, the blaze flared out, igniting the child's clothing and before he could be rescued was horribly burned, dying as above stated at 11 o'clock after seven hours of awful agony. Funeral services were held at the house today at 1 o'clock and the remains were interred in the Elliott cemetery--Tuesday's Moberly Democrat. 27 Dec 1901--Here is an example of pluck on the part of a little girl that is worthy of emulation on the part of every girl and boy in the community that is seeking an education. Miss Versie Burton, the eleven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Burton, drives in a buggy to the Roanoke school a distance of three miles from her home and takes with her two younger sisters. During the entire school terms of the two preceding years and present term up to date, she has not missed but one day from school. And just think of the extreme cold weather of the two preceding winters, and this little girl braved the storm every day--Armstrong Herald. 27 Dec 1901--Married, in Higbee, on Wednesday, December 25, 1901, at the residence of and by Rev. J. M. Bell, Mr. Edgar L. Fray and Miss Hattie Baker. They were attended by Mr. Will Miller and Miss Maggie Fray. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of near Yates and is a son of John Fray of that neighborhood, and is a most worthy young man. The bride is a daughter of Oscar Baker of near town and is one of our sweetest and most lovable young ladies and will be sadly missed by her acquaintances and associates. Amid a plentiful shower of rice they took the train for St. Louis where they will spend a few days, after which they will be at home to their friends at Yates. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations. 27 Dec 1901--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cook, near town, on Wednesday, December 25, 1901, Mr. Rice Patterson and Miss Virgie Cook. Mr. Patterson is a young man of moral worth and the bride a most estimable and worthy young lady. May prosperity and happiness always be theirs. The writer officiated. J. M. Bell, C. P. Pastor. 27 Dec 1901--Died, near Myers, on the 26th, of general debility, Mrs. Frances Hitt, aged 83 years. 27 Dec 1901--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. May Spurling and Miss Maude Botts, on Jan. 1, 1902. The News extends congratulations in advance. 27 Dec 1901--ATTEMPTED SUICIDE--Mrs. Nancy Brodie, Formerly of Higbee, Attempts Suicide at Her Home in Belleville, Ill--Recovery Doubtful.--The St. Louis Post-Dispatch of the 22nd inst. contained the following, which proved quite a shock to Mrs. Brodie's friends in Higbee: While holding the door of her home shut to prevent the interference of a neighbor, Mrs. Nancy Brodie, wife of George Brodie of 23 South Lincoln street, Belleville, swallowed half an ounce of carbolic acid yesterday afternoon. Three physicians, by working over her constantly, have kept her alive, but her recover is deemed impossible. Mrs. Brodie had been despondent for some time because she did not find it possible to live as she had been accustomed to living. Yesterday afternoon she went to the home of Mrs. William Hamilton who lives next door, and handling Mrs. Hamilton a purse containing some money, asked her to use it in taking care of Mrs. Brodie's 10-year-old son, as she was going to kill herself. Before Mrs. Hamilton could detain her she ran back to her home and closing the door, held it until she swallowed the poison. Mrs. Hamilton beat upon the door and pleaded with Mrs. Brodie not to harm herself. Mrs. Brodie answered her with a demoniac laugh and shouted that she had taken the poison. Mrs. Hamilton ran to call assistance and Mrs. Brodie went to the kitchen. Her brother, who had heard nothing, was sitting by the stove. She told him what she had done and threw the bottle in the stove. Mrs. Brodie is 33 years old. The family moved to Belleville from Missouri a year ago. Upon the receipt of the shocking news her mother, Mrs. Samuel Daniels, took the first train for Belleville and is still attendant at her bedside. The latest news from Mrs. Brodie is that she is in a very dangerous condition and her recovery doubtful. 27 Dec 1901--Married, in Kansas City, MO, on Wednesday, Dec 25, 1901, Mr. George V. Tudhope and Miss Myrtle Smith, formerly of this place. They will make their home in Sedalia. 27 Dec 1901--Married, near Huntsville, MO, Sunday, Dec 22, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver, Mr. J. V. Minor and Miss Ida Oliver. The groom has a host of friends here, among them the News, who wish him all the happiness married life can bring. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Dec 1901--Died, on the 3rd, the 15-months-old son of Chas. Coons and wife. The remains were buried in the city cemetery Sunday. 6 Dec 1901--Mrs. J. M. Crew, of Fayetteville, Ark, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton. We learn that Mr. Crew has disposed of his drug business in Arkansas and is thinking of locating in Missouri. 6 Dec 1901--The 3-year old son of Jasper Roberts and wife met with a very serious accident Monday. It was playing around the room where its mother was washing, and fell backwards into a tub of boiling water, and was very badly scaled from the back of the head to the hips. It is in a critical condition and its recovery doubtful. 6 Dec 1901--Mr. Rhodes Burckhartt, son of Dorsey Burckhartt of Huntsville, and Miss Ella, daughter of Augustus Miller, of near town, surprised their many friends Wednesday by driving to the residence of Eld. W. B. Anderson near Elliott, where they were married. To this worthy young couple the News extends congratulations. May their life be one of unalloyed happiness. 6 Dec 1901--A California newspaper received in Huntsville yesterday gives the details of the death of Walter Morehead, who was born and raised in our sister city and frequently visited in Moberly. Mr. Morehead was found dead in his bed, by the landlady with whom he boarded, and a whitish powder was discovered on a stand near the bed. No autopsy was held and the cause of his demise is unknown.--Moberly Democrat. 6 Dec 1901--Born, on the 5th, to W. E. McKinney and wife, a son. 6 Dec 1901--Mrs. S. J. Kirby left last week for Texas to join her husband who has been at work there for some time. 13 Dec 1901--We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Cora Mangoven (nee Hulett) who died at her home in St. Louis on Nov 16, 1901. She was well known here and her death will be sad news to her many relatives and friends. She leaves a mother, four brothers and one daughter. 13 Dec 1901--John J. Avery, who had been suffering from lung trouble for several years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Avery, south of town, at 2 o'clock Monday evening, December 8, 1901, aged 36 years. He had suffered greatly for a number of years but only went to bed a short time before his death. His remains were laid to rest in the New Hope burying ground Tuesday evening. To the aged parents, the brothers and sisters, we extend our sympathy. 13 Dec 1901-- Born, on the 8th, to John Spice and wife, a son. 13 Dec 1901--Born, on the 6th, to Joe Hackward and wife, a daughter. 13 Dec 1901--Mrs. Pauline Riggs, of Clark, died last Friday at the home of her son at Wellsville, aged 77 years. 13 Dec 1901--Dr. Turner Avery and sister, Mrs. Mary Nichols, of De Witt, attended the funeral of their brother here Tuesday. 13 Dec 1901--Mrs. George Ann Adams, nee Wheeler, died near Elliott Wednesday of typhoid fever, after an illness of two weeks. 13 Dec 1901--J. D. Mobley and wife left Monday morning for Prior Creek, Indian Territory, where they will make their future home. They were good citizens and we hate to lose them, and wish them well in their new home. 13 Dec 1901--Died, near Burton, MO, on Friday, Dec 6, 1901, Mrs. James Grapes, aged 19 years. Deceased leaves a husband and in infant two weeks old. The remains were buried Saturday at New Hope Church, Howard county. 13 Dec 1901--The News is in receipt of a letter from D. H. Williams, who recently moved from Myers to Ft. Worth, Texas, which we are unable to print for lack of space. Mr. Williams is well pleased with Texas and says they are the best hearted people on earth,--Missourians making up a good portion of the population, and says that in all probability he will make that his home. He reports money plentiful and lots of work at reasonable wages. He says he appreciates the News as never before and can't sleep until he has read every line of it. He asks to be remembered to all his friends. 13 Dec 1901--The three-year-old son of Joseph Roberts and wife, who fell into a tub of hot water and was frightfully scalded one day last week, died last Monday night and was buried at Fairview church Wednesday. 13 Dec 1901--Miss Mamie Brooks, accompanied by her brother-in-law, Mr. S. Lessley, left Tuesday night for Sheldon, Ill, where she was married to Mr. John L. Risley of that place. Miss Mamie was one of Higbee's very best and most popular young ladies and Mr. Risley has won a prize indeed. She will be sadly missed by her associates, and more especially by her church, to which she was devoted, never allowing anything to come between her and her duty to it. To Mr. and Mrs. Risley the News joins other friends in extending wishes for a long and happy life. 20 Dec 1901--Born on the 16th, to W. C. Oxford and wife, a daughter. 20 Dec 1901--Sheriff George Gibson, of Howard county, passed through here yesterday on his way to Fulton with Robert Kemp, who had been adjudged insane by the Howard county court. 20 Dec 1901--Died, on the 17th, Albert, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Patterson, after an illness of ten days of pneumonia. The remains were buried in the city cemetery Wednesday evening. To the bereaved family we extend our sympathy. 20 Dec 1901--John Adler, aged 41 years, committed suicide at his home in St. Louis Tuesday by taking poison. He had been in poor health for a number of years. Deceased was a son of August Adler who died at his home near here two years ago. The remains were taken to Moberly for interment. 20 Dec 1901--Died, in Higbee, MO, on Monday, December 18, 1901, the 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, of pneumonia, after an illness of a few days. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Tuesday by F. H. James, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. To the bereaved parents we extend sympathy. 20 Dec 1901--OBITUARY--When one said, "Whit Wier is no more," I was startled, amazed, incredulous. I said, "why, it seems but a week ago that we stood right here in happy, genial converse." Confirmation soon followed, and in sadness I pay him this last tribute of respect. Deceased was born at Osceola, St. Clair county, MO, and died at his home in Higbee, MO, Nov 7, 1901, at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 21 days. His remains were placed to rest in Ash Grove cemetery, Green county, Mo. Our friend served through the war with Price and from 1866 to 1899 made his home in Callaway county. He leaves a widow and five children. Two brothers, Jasper, of Dallas, Texas, and A. B. Wier, of Ash Grove, MO, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Turley, of La Junta, Colo, survive him. He was a consistent member of the Christian church for 15 years. We very much regret the death of this kind hearted gentleman. He filled a craving which we seek in vain of others. Those dear responsive friends when they leave us seem to take with them the light and joy of life. May his rest be sweet. A Millerburg Friend. 20 Dec 1901--J. Horace Miller, for the past three years treasurer of Randolph county, died in a barber shop at Huntsville at 7:45 Saturday, Dec 13th. On entering the shop he was asked by a friend how he was getting along and expressed himself as not feeling well, but showed no outward signs of illness. As he took his seat in the barber's chair he suddenly expired. Deceased was born in Kentucky in 1832 and came to Missouri in 1852, locating in Macon county. When the war broke out he joined the confederate army and for three years battled for the lost cause. At the close of the war he located in Randolph county and in 1878 was elected assessor, and afterwards was for several years deputy county clerk. Mr. Miller was one of the best known men in the county, and his many friends will be grieved to learn of his death. He was buried at Huntsville Sunday with Masonic honors. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

15 Nov 1901--"Uncle Tip" Pemberton Dead--Methuselah lived to be nine hundred and sixty and nine years old, but he died, and so it is now. Man may exceed the three score and ten by many years, but at length it will be written of him, "And he died." Gray hairs and the glory of man, especially when one is gathered to his father with all his acquaintances calling him blessed, and leaving an affectionate memory and an example to be imitated. It is not often we are privileged to chronicle the death of one who has passed the ninetieth year mark, but it is so when we have to record the death of Tilford Pemberton--commonly known as "Uncle Tip"--who, after attaining the age of ninety years on the 6th of October, died at 1 o'clock on Sunday, November 10, 1901, at the home of his son-in-law, Rev. Notley Magruder, six miles southwest of Higbee. Mr. Pemberton was born in Fayette county, KY, on October 4, 1811, and moved to Howard county, this state, in 1825 with his father and his family, and located on what is known as the Pemberton place, five miles from here. He was, therefore, one of the pioneer settlers of the county. In 1839 he married Miss Sallie Lee of Howard county. There were fourteen children born to them, ten of whom are now living, and all of whom living within reach were at the funeral. He was converted in 1865 and joined the Ararat Baptist church. About nine years ago he moved his membership to the Sharon church, in which he was a deacon at the time of his death. His wife died about seven years ago and he now lies beside her in the Sharon cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at Sharon church on Monday, Nov 11th, by Rev. F. H. James in the absence of Rev. Townsend Wright. The house was crowded by his numerous friends who came to pay the last tribute of respect and affection to one of the best, and perhaps the oldest, citizens of the county. The church has lost one of its most zealous and best officers, one who had always an eye single to his Master's work and honor. "Uncle Tip's" early life was full of excitement, interest and adventure. In 1834 he made a trip with several men from his county into Old Mexico, at Santa Fe, under Henry Balker, the Indian scout, but owing to the war with Texas, the feelings entertained by Mexicans for Americans was so intensely bitter that the party had to leave that country in 1836, when he returned home. He had while there, many adventures which space does not allow us to enter into. In the great California gold fever, he, with others from his county went there by the usual "trail" route. One day while on their journey, with some of his companions he went off the trail on a hunt. They were moving along somewhat separated from each other, when he was suddenly confronted by a large grizzly bear, which at once attacked him and had him down before his companions, who saw his danger, could come to his assistance. "Uncle Tip" at once saw that his only chance of escape was to assimilate death. He lay perfectly motionless and the bear nosed hi him and turned him over from side to side. Yet he exhibited no signs of life. During the bear's test for life he caught "Uncle Tip's" hip in his mouth and crunched it, and also crunched an arm, but during all the tests he showed no signs of life. Had he done so he would have most certainly have been killed by his ugly assailant. During the attack, his companions, who were close by, kept firing at the bear and wounded it several times but never touched "Uncle Tip". In reference to this he afterwards said: "I was never in such a shower of bullets not to get hit." After a while the bear left him, but not before he broke his gun and powder horn to pieces. This was a marvelous escape, but the injuries he received kept him inactive for many weeks and under treatment. The wounds in his hip and arm left marks which he carried to his grave. The latter wound even caused pain at intervals up to his death. 15 Nov 1901--Owen Bagby, after an illness of several weeks, died at his residence northwest of town on Wednesday, November 13, 1901, aged 81 years 4 months and 26 days. Deceased was born near Lexington, KY, in 1820, and removed with his parents to Missouri in 1827, locating with them near Roanoke. In 1835 he united with the Baptist church, and in 1842 was married to Miss Mariah Yeager. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom--five sons and two daughters--with their mother, survive him. In 1861 he removed to the farm upon which he died. The funeral services were held at the residence Thursday afternoon by Rev. Clifton of Huntsville, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground on the farm. 15 Nov 1901--Whitfield Weir, after an illness of seven weeks, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Joseph Stillwell, on Thursday night, November 7, 1901, aged 62 years. Deceased was born and raised in St. Clair county, MO, entered the Confederate army early in the struggle, and after the close of the war located in Callaway county where he resided until three years ago, when he moved to Higbee. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one daughter and four sons. The remains were taken to Ash Grove, MO, Friday for interment. To the bereaved ones the News extends sympathy. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Born, on Thursday night, to Omer Earsom and wife, a girl. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Walter Pollard shipped two cars of cattle and one of hogs Monday night. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--We failed to state last week the death of R. L. Camron who died last Thursday of typhoid fever, and who was buried in Chapel Grove. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--News reached here Sunday that Frank O'Neal of Slater, who formerly lived here, had accidentally shot himself in the head Friday The ball had not been located. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Our school was dismissed last Week on account of Prof. Robert Thompson's mother being very ill. We are sorry to state her death, which occurred Wednesday Nov 6, 1901. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. Ellen Hamilton received a telegram Sunday informing her of the death of Miss Mary Spurling who died of consumption at Thompson, Nov 11, 1901. 15 Nov 1901--Born, on the 11th, to John Hoffman and wife, a son. 15 Nov 1901--Died, at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henson Spurling near Clark, on the 10th, Miss Mary E. Spurling, aged 23 years. The remains were taken to Centralia Monday for interment. 15 Nov 1901--After drinking heavily all day Monday, Ollie Anderson, a tailor in Moberly, said he would take one more good drink and quit. He procured a pint of whiskey and started home. He died that night at 9 o'clock. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 13th to Sam Wyatt and wife, a daughter. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 15th to Garret Lyon and wife, a son. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 17th, to Peter Scott and wife, a daughter. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 17th, to O. L. Farris and wife, a daughter. 22 Nov 1901--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burton died at Moberly Sunday. 22 Nov 1901--Married, near Higbee, MO, at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Hudson, on Wednesday eve, Nov 20, 1901, Miss Mary Farley and Mr. John M. Hudson, Rev. C. S. Rennison, of Fayette, performing the ceremony. A large number of relatives and friends attended the wedding and the young couple received a large number of useful and valuable presents. Miss Farley is one of Higbee's most popular young ladies, and the groom one of our nicest young men. To this worthy young couple the News extends best wishes. 22 Nov 1901--Word was received here Sunday that Emmett Farris, of near this place who had been at work on a railroad section in southwestern Kansas had been run over by a train and killed, and that the body was held subject to the order of his relatives. His father telegraphed to send the body home and it arrived Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, and was immediately taken home and buried next day. We have been unable to learn any of the particulars of the sad affair. The body was ground to pieces and his head split, but he was easily identified by those that knew him. He leaves a wife. 22 Nov 1901--It was reported here Wednesday morning that Claude Weir had been killed by a C & A train at Centralia the night before, and as he was well known there it was supposed the report was true. But we are glad to state that it was not, the dead man being Raymond Ware of Columbia. Upon receipt of the news his brother, W. E. Weir, telegraphed his brother at Ash Grove, MO, and accompanied by T. H. Walton left on the first train for Centralia. Before they reached that place word was received from Ash Grove stating that Clause was there and had been since the burial of his father there three weeks ago. 29 Nov 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Ed, the son of Joe Robinson and wife, who moved to Oklahoma about two months ago, died last Wednesday evening at 6:00 o'clock. His remains were brought home and interred in the family burying ground last Sunday evening at 2:00 o'clock. 29 Nov 1901--J. D. Mobley will leave early in December for the Indian Territory where he will locate. 29 Nov 1901--Born, on the 27th, to B. F. Kirby and wife, a daughter. 29 Nov 1901--Born, on the 23rd, to A. B. Heathman and wife, a daughter. 29 Nov 1901--Dr. C. F. Burckhalter went to Wellsville, Thursday of last week to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Burckhalter Bunch, who died at Waterloo, Iowa, from a surgical operation. 29 Nov 1901--Mrs. E. H. Burckhalter, of Wellsville, and Mrs. Sarah Cooper, of Pennsylvania, mother and grandmother of Dr. C. F. Burckhalter, are here visiting the doctor and family. 29 Nov 1901--Miss Bertha Staltman, of Boonville, and John Munson, of St. Joseph, both deaf and dumb, were married at the former place Wednesday. The ceremony was performed in writing, and not a word or a sound was heard during the ceremony. 29 Nov 1901--Married, on Wednesday, November 27, 1901, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, Mr. John Miller, of near Higbee, and Miss Callie Jones of Myers. The groom is one of Randolph's best and most industrious young men and the bride one of Howard's fairest daughters. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 Nov 1901--Born, on Oct 22, to Wm. Rankin and wife, a daughter. 1 Nov 1901--Born, on the 28th, to Henry Davis and wife, a daughter. 1 Nov 1901--Mrs. Hesteran Barton died at her home near Renick Tuesday morning, aged 85 years. 1 Nov 1901--Everett, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Truby, died at Danforth, MO, Thursday of last week, of membranous croup. The remains were interred Saturday at Fairview church east of Higbee. 1 Nov 1901--D. H. Williams of near Myers was in town Monday and while here ordered the News mailed to his wife at Ft. Worth, Texas. Mr. Williams expects to join his family at that place about the 15th inst. 1 Nov 1901--Mr. W. F. Williams of Burton, MO, was in Fayette last Saturday. He was feeling in fine humor, because of the good profits he had made from his farm this year. He informed us that he had sold about $500 worth of hogs, and that on last week he shipped 22 head of long calves to the St. Louis market, for which he received $1452 or $66 a head net. He paid $22 a head for calves last fall, and he estimates that he has made a clear profit of 100 per cent within the year, which all will concede to be extra good returns on his investment and labor--Fayette Globe. 8 Nov 1901--LYNCHED BY THREE MEN--Will Jackson, a Howard County Negro, Hanged by Unknown Parties--New Franklin, MO, Nov 3--Three unknown men went to the house of Will Jackson, Negro, on the farm of G. S. Tutt, near Estill, last night and called Jackson and another Negro man out and took them to a bridge, a half-mile distant, where the body of Jackson was found suspended from the bridge this afternoon, where it had been since early last night. Nothing is known as to who committed the deed or the cause leading to the same. 8 Nov 1901--A KILLING AT BURTON--C. G. White, station agent for the M K & T at Burton, Howard county, shot and killed Wm. Hudson at that place about 4 o'clock last Friday evening. There are several stories about the affair, but as no one was close enough to the men to hear or see what passed between them, not much faith can be placed in them. The killing was the result of an old grudge. We understand that White who had been to a spring south of the depot to water his horse, claims that Hudson met him in the road and began to curse and abuse him and made an attempt to draw a pistol. White warned him to stop and when he refused to heed the warning, White, believing his life to be in danger, pulled his pistol and fired, the ball entering Hudson's head just above the right eye, from the effects of which he died an hour later. Hudson was about 27 years old and leaves a wife and one child. At the inquest, Joe Grapes, who, with Wm. Berkley, witnessed the shooting from where he was shucking corn, about 200 yards distant, testified as follows: "About 4 o'clock yesterday evening I was down here in the field shucking corn with Mr. Barkley. I saw Mr. Charlie White gallop down the Salt Springs lane. He wasn't down there but a few minutes, and he came back and he met a man in the lane; the man got out of the road on the east side. Mr. White slowed his horse from a gallop to a trot, and as he had passed the man about 5 or 10 feet, I saw him present his arm, and I saw the smoke from a revolver. Then I saw the man stagger and fall. I said to Bill Berkley; "Charlie White has killed a man; let's go." Bill started, and told me to tie the mules. When I got there I found him lying about 14 feet from the road. I found the man to be Bill Hudson. Bill Berkley told me to stay until he came up to Burton. He was lying with his head to the north or a little northeast. His left hand was to his side with a bundle under it; right lying up with a bunch of briars under it. There was a pistol lying about 2 feet from his left side. I saw Mr. Scott pick up the pistol and look at it. I did not touch it or examine it. I did not see the man walking down the road until they had got within 20 yards of each other. White was riding in a gallop as he went down, and the same way when he came back until he got about 20 yards to the man walking, then he checked into a trot. White never stopped his horse. I was between 175 and 200 yards from the place. I never heard any words spoken. If Mr. Hudson spoke after I got to him I never heard it. I never saw Mr. Hudson make any demonstrations. I did not know that it was Hudson until I got to him." White's preliminary trial, which was set for the 5th, was postponed by the state until the 13th. It is said some 40 or 50 witnesses will be called. 8 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Born, on Oct 29, to Luther Barnes and wife, a son. 8 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. Elizabeth Spurling died Sunday night and was buried at Vernon Tuesday. 8 Nov 1901--Herbert Atkins was here from Burton Sunday. 8 Nov 1901--W. A. Jeffries left here Wednesday for the Indian Territory. 8 Nov 1901--Mrs. Nettie Littrell, wife of J. H. Littrell, died at her home in Renick on the 3rd, aged about 60 years. The remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery at Moberly, Monday. 8 Nov 1901--Mrs. John T. Dougherty and son, Morris, of near Myers, left Tuesday morning for a few days visit with relatives in the Indian Territory. 8 Nov 1901--David Mobley left Tuesday morning for a prospecting tour through the Indian Territory and Oklahoma. 8 Nov 1901--Col. John L. Morrison, one of the best known citizens of Howard county, sustained a stroke of paralysis Monday night, his left side being affected, and he lies in a critical condition at his home in this city--Fayette Leader. 8 Nov 1901--Married, on Nov 6, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hyde, Mr. W. W. Mattocks and Miss Cora Hyde, Rev. N. B. Green officiating. The News joins other friends in wishing them a life of happiness. 8 Nov 1901--Mrs. Mollie Dimmit (nee Owens) died in St. Louis on the 3rd, and the remains were brought to Moberly Tuesday for interment. Deceased was raised near Higbee and has many friends here who will regret to learn of her death. 8 Nov 1901--The remains of John Richardson, of Gilliam, MO, who died in St. Louis Wednesday, were brought here yesterday for interment in the Lessley burying grounds south of town. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Joseph Lessley and was about 70 years of age. 8 Nov 1901--Died, at her home near Clark, on Nov 3, 1901, of old age and general debility, Mrs. Elizabeth Spurling, aged 94 years. Deceased was born near Lexington, KY, in 1807, was married in 1829 to Alfred Spurling, and in 1831 removed to Missouri and located in Randolph county. To this union was born eleven children, five boys and six girls, six of whom survive her--Thos. and Kirl, twin brothers now in their seventieth year; Henson, John, James and Mrs. Dora Gibson. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Lucinda Kimbrought, of Renick, the only one of her family that survives her. The remains were laid to rest Monday in the Sherley family burying ground. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Mrs. Joseph Dougherty is quite sick at this writing. 4 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--James Kirby and wife visited his brother, Jesse, Sunday. 4 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Miss Gertrude Hawkins who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L. Andrews, of Myers, left Thursday for her home in Mexico. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, to the wife of Frank Rodes a 5 pound girl. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--J. N. St. Clair and Sam Webb will start to Oklahoma Oct 5th. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Plenty of whooping cough, but only one death--that of Parish Dougherty's 1-year-old baby. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Ed St. Clair has been confined to his bed for two weeks with slow fever but is better at this writing. 4 Oct 1901--Born, on Sept 30, to Commodore Perkins and wife, a daughter. 4 Oct 1901--Born, on Sept 29, to Bud Warford and wife, a daughter. 4 Oct 1901--WM VAUGHAN KILLED--Saturday evening just after the Fair was over, Wm. Vaughan, who had been employed as a farm hand by Joe Blake, of Chariton county, started out of town to walk to Roanoke. He was overtaken near Dr. Maple's residence by Wm. Banning, who was on horseback. He asked Mr. Banning to let him ride behind him to Roanoke. Mr. Banning consented, and Vaughan got up behind him. Soon the horse begun bucking and threw both Vaughan and Banning, Vaughan fell upon his head and Banning fell on top him. Vaughan being above the average in weight, the force of the fall was so great that it produced concussion of the brain. W. B. Yancey was near by, and he and others went to Vaughan's assistance. He only spoke a few words and lapsed into unconsciousness, from which he never recovered. He was brought to the Old Central Hotel, and was given the best medical attention, and all was done that could be done to relieve his suffering and, if possible, to save his life. He died Sunday night ten minutes of eleven o'clock. Vaughan had been under the influence of liquor during the day. The deceased was a farm laborer, and had nothing but $8.00 in wages due him by Mr. Blake. The citizens of Armstrong subscribed liberally to defray the funeral expenses, and the expenses of caring for him while injured. Wm. Vaughan came to Missouri from Foster Falls, Virginia, some fifteen or twenty years ago, and has worked in this neighborhood for several years. The rock upon which his life was wrecked is the same one that has wrecked the lives of countless thousands--that of strong drink. While under the influence of liquor, however, he was harmless and as inoffensive as a child. The deceased was probably 45 years of age--Armstrong Herald. 4 Oct 1901--Just before going to press we learn that a farmer by the name of Kimbrough Hopper living near Armstrong had been found dead in his corn field, having been shot. A gun was found lying by his side, but we could not learn whether it was supposed to be murder, accident or suicide. 4 Oct 1901--The following parties from here took advantage of the Alton excursion to Springfield, Ill., Thursday; Misses Edith Bryant, Agnes McGill, Mary Farley, Nettie Williams, _______ Loyd, Elsie Lambir,______Thomas, Delia Hudson; Messrs. James Ballentine, David Waltenbaugh, Edgar and Richard Maxfield, Robert Harris,O.D. Wallace, Fred Race, George McGill, John Lambier, Frank Heathman, Isaac Jones, J. O. Herron and son, Albert; George Bryant and wife, M. Griffith and wife and Mrs. H. Peters. 11 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--E. F. Kirby sold W. F. Williams, a horse for $75. 11 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Mrs. Joseph Dougherty is improving at this writing. 11 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--J. L. Dougherty and family of Myers visited James Kirby Sunday. 11 Oct 1901--CLARK ITEMS--R. L. Roberts' infant child died October 6th. Buried at Apleman Chapel Oct 7. 11 Oct 1901--As briefly stated in last week's news, Kimbrew B. Hopper, a farmer living near Armstrong, had been found dead in his corn field with a gun by his side, he having been shot. It is supposed that he was shot some time between 9 a.m. and noon Thursday of last week. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that it was either accident or suicide. A writer in the Armstrong Herald says that the deceased had been suffering for some time from heart and stomach trouble and that on the morning of his death he had eaten very little breakfast and had remarked to his wife that he would take the gun and try to kill a few squirrels, as he believed he could eat some. The writer further adds, "and from all surroundings it is evident that he was loading one barrel of the gun when the other barrel was discharged, killing him instantly." 11 Oct 1901--IN MEMORY--Frankie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kirby, died at the home of his parents on September 18, 1901, aged two years, three months and 18 days. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery. Little Frankie's stay on earth was short, but it is God that takes our loved ones from us. He knows best. One sweet little angel has gone. He will be missed by his parents and sister and brother and kindred and all who knew him. But weep not dear father and mother for little Frankie has just gone before to prepare a place for others coming some time. How sweet to think you have one little angel waiting at the gate to meet you. One more little voice is silenced, To be heard on earth no more, And the murmurings, too; Little Frankie's sufferings are o'er, One more pair of little hands Folded on a tiny breast; One more little heart is stilled; Little Frankie is at rest. One more little baby now in heaven, He will never know earth's sin; Angels opened heaven's gates, And Frankie entered in. A FRIEND 11 Oct 1901--Mr. Hugh Mooney and Miss Blanch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Barron, of near town, drove to Moberly Wednesday, the 10th inst, and were married at the residence of and by Eld. Samuel B. Moore. They were attended by Mr. Benj. Barron and Miss Verna McCluhan. This is a worthy young couple and the news joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 11 Oct 1901--Mrs. Owen Bagby, aged 81 years, of near Huntsville, Mrs. Samuel Bilderbeck, aged 76, and Mrs. Wm. Winn, aged 65, of Moberly, were the guests of Mrs. W. T. Botts, Sunday. 11 Oct 1901--We have been informed that Mrs. Will McAdams, of near town, on Wednesday of last week presented her husband with triplets, two girls and one boy, all alive and active. The girls weigh 5 1/2 pounds each, and the little brother, 4 1/2 pounds--Clifton Hill Rustler. 11 Oct 1901--Married, in Higbee, MO, on Wednesday evening, October 9, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Young, John Broad and Miss Jennie Young. The ceremony was performed by Justice Rankin in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. After congratulations had been extended the guests were invited to the dining room where a well prepared supper was served. The young couple were the recipients of many costly and valuable presents. The News joins other friends in extending best wishes. 11 Oct 1901--Married, in Higbee, MO, on Wednesday, Oct 9, 1901, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. H. Botts, Miss Oma Botts and Mr. W. W. Hannah, of Armstrong, Rev. Arthur Lindsay, of New Franklin, officiating, Mrs. Fonnie Gilpin presiding at the organ. A large number of relatives and friends had assembled to witness the ceremony, immediately after which they were invited to the dining room where a tempting feast awaited them. The happy couple were the recipients of many costly and beautiful presents. Those from a distance in attendance were: Miss Mary Williams, Fayette; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Thorpe, and Mr. Ruby Twyman, Armstrong. The News joins their friends in wishing this worthy young couple, a long, prosperous and happy journey through life. 18 Oct 1901--A romance in real life equaling that of Tennyson's famous Enoch Arden narrative just reached its climax in Macon county. About 40 years ago Mark Summers, a respected citizen of that county, lived with his wife and two sons on a farm where now stands the village of Excello. Summers was of southern extraction, and when the war broke out his sympathies were naturally aroused in their behalf, and at the first opportunity he joined the confederate army, leaving his home and beloved family to fight for the cause he believed to be right. He went south with his regiment and for four years fought bravely. Mrs. Summers was a northern sympathizer, and told her husband that if he ever donned the gray he need never return. The man took his wife at her word, though she says she never meant it, and at the close of the war settled in Mississippi, where he has since resided. His family struggled along as best they could--as well as many others did in those trying days. The wife reared and instructed her two sons and daughter and looked forward to the time when their father should return at the close of the war. However, he never came nor sent word, and at last they grew to believe that he was dead and mourned him as such. In about five years Mrs. Summers was married to a Mr. Stanfield, and after his death to William Cochran, and they now reside three miles west of Excello. Two children were born to them, both of whom are living. During all this time Mr. Summers never communicated with his Missouri family, but as time passed his thoughts would return to them, until a few weeks ago he concluded to write to his son. When the letter was received the man was thunder-struck; it seemed like a communication from another world. The son answered his father's letter, and last week Mark Summers came to Excello to visit his children. He found the wife of his youth another man's wife, his sons and daughter, whom he had left toddling around their mother's knees, and fathers and mother of grown sons and daughters. The meeting was an affectionate and pathetic one. Mr. Summers is 84 years old but is remarkably well preserved. He intends to remain in Missouri, where he will spend the remainder of his days. 18 Oct 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. Wm. Bartee died at her home north of town on the 9th. Burial at New Hope. C. C. Bartee was here from Kansas City to attend the funeral of his mother. 18 Oct 1901--Born, on the 10th, to Geo. Orton and wife, a son. 18 Oct 1901--John Cockshott and family moved to Mineral, Kansas, this week. 18 Oct 1901--Born, on the 12th, to Jack Adkins and wife, a son. (Note: This child would be Richard E. Atkins) 18 Oct 1901--R. Dysart, col., aged about 60 years died at his home on Silver Creek Monday, of dropsy. 18 Oct 1901--Bennett Hitt and family, of near Burton, left Thursday of last week for Montana where they will locate. 18 Oct 1901--J. C. Elgin and J. P. Wayne yesterday morning took two old colored men, Simon Hitt, aged 80 and John Burton, aged 79, to the photograph gallery and had their pictures taken. The old darkies will distribute them among their friends. 18 Oct 1901--Married, at the residence of James W. Wheeler, on October 18, 1901, Mr. Willard Ridgway and Miss Rose Wilson. The News extends best wishes. 18 Oct 1901--B. Richards returned Friday from a tour through the Indian Territory. He was much pleased with the country and while there secured a homestead. 18 Oct 1901--Married, at the residence of G. W. Manuel, in Moberly, on Oct 17, 1901, Mr. John Little and Miss Jennie Rankin, both of Higbee, Rev. S. B. Moore officiating. The groom is an upright, industrious and popular young man, and the bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin, is one of Higbee's fairest and most popular daughters. The News extends its heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. 18 Oct 1901--PITNEY-CUBBAGE--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cubbage, on the evening of Oct 16th, we united in marriage Dr. Orville Pitney, of Forest Green, and Miss Cilicia E. Cubbage. About seventy-five relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and enjoyed the choicest fruits, cakes and cream in the spacious dining room, after which we repaired to the parlor where good cheer and music abounded. Many beautiful, valuable and useful presents were given the bride and groom. They will be at home to friends at Forest Green, MO, about Nov 1, where the doctor has a good practice and has a beautiful residence nearing completion. May their life be long and happy. J. W. Bell, C. P. Pastor. 25 Oct 1901--FEUD ENDS IN TRAGEDY--Sturgeon, MO, Oct 21--At Middle Grove, 12 miles north of Sturgeon, on Sunday, Don Farror shot and killed Robert Farmer. The wounded man died this morning. Farror and Farmer had been enemies for many years. Sunday afternoon Farmer went to Farror's residence and knocked at the front door. It was opened by Farror's daughter. Farmer told the daughter to tell her father the he wanted to see him and that "he was fixed for him." Expecting trouble, Farror seized his shotgun and went to the door. Farmer pulled his revolver, but before he had time to fire Farror discharged his gun. 25 Oct 1901--Born, on the 21st, to Jas. E. Lessley and wife, a son. 25 Oct 1901--Mathew Evans and Miss Annie Morlee, who have been sweethearts for some time, concluded to get married, and at six o'clock Sunday evening drove to the overhead bridge over the Alton east of town and when on the center of the bridge, 25 feet above ground, were married by Justice John Rankin. The bride and groom are worthy young people and the NEWS extends good wishes. The reason the ceremony was not performed at the bride's home was, we understand, because one of her brothers objected to her marrying. 25 Oct 1901--Married, in Mexico, MO, on Thursday, Oct 17, 1901, Dr. E. C. Britt and Miss Fannie Duffield, both of Higbee. The groom is a young dentist, cultured and refined and the bride is one of Higbee's most accomplished young ladies. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. T. Britt, a brother of the groom. The young couple returned to Higbee Saturday evening and are stopping at the Randolph for the present. The News extends congratulations. 25 Oct 1901--Paul Bain, colored, died at his home on Silver Creek Monday last, of gastritis, aged 40 years. He had taught the Negro school in that township for four years. 25 Oct 1901--Died, at her home near Yates, on Oct 22, 1901, Mrs. Sarah S. Forbes, aged 68 years. Funeral services were conducted at Sharon church Wednesday. Deceased was born Nov 16, 1833, and had been a widow 17 years. She was the mother of 9 children, 2 daughters and 7 sons, and 1 daughter and 5 sons survive her. Mrs. Forbes was converted and joined the C. P. church at Sharon August 10, 1890, where she continued a faithful member until God called her from labor to reward. She was a good and loyal Christian, a good neighbor, a kind, patient and affectionate mother. She was noted for her industry and good management, and her neighbors and children, who are among the most highly respected people of Howard county, rise up and call her blessed. The services were conducted by Rev. Magruder of the Baptist church, Rev. Wm. Mitchell and the writer of the C. P. church. May God comfort the mourners. J. M. Bell, Pastor. Kathy Bowlin, Addtions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Sep 1901--Thos Longdon is suffering from tonsillitis. 6 Sep 1901--Born, on the 2nd, to W. A. Davis and wife, a son. 6 Sep 1901--Born, on August 31, to Ben Reynolds and wife, a daughter. 6 Sep 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--John Blakely, aged 45, died here on August 29, of asthma. Leaves a wife and two children. 6 Sep 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--W. D. Blaker, aged 70 years, died at his farm 9 miles north of Sturgeon, Aug 27, 1901, of dropsy; buried at Macedonia church. 6 Sep 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--Charles Brink, aged 78, died at the home of his brother, John Brink, near Murry, Boone county, August 27, 1901, of old age. He has many relatives in Sturgeon. 6 Sep 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--Mrs. Sebary Senor, who perhaps has been divorced more times than any native of Boone county, is in on a visit from Colorado. She has been divorced and married five times and is yet in her twenties. 6 Sep 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--Speaking of divorces reminds us of the fact that attorney Thos. S. Carter, of this place, has secured divorces for a mother and three of her daughters, and for two of the daughters he has secured each two divorces. This, we think, is without parallel--at least in this state. 6 Sep 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--A. T. Lingenfelter has filed suit for divorce from his wife Laura J. Lingenfelter. They reside near Hallsville and were married last January and separated August 5. Their married life has been one continual round of connubial infelicity, he having left her once and she had him arrested for abandonment, but a reconciliation took place; but they soon became estranged with the result as above stated. She was a Miss Norman and was raised near Columbia, Mo. 6 Sep 1901--Mrs. Tabitha Holtzclaw is seriously ill at the residence of her son-in-law, F. M. Kirby. 6 Sep 1901--The 14-month-old son of Noah Perkins and wife died on the 2nd. 6 Sep 1901--Born, near Myres, on Aug 31, to G. W. Comstock and wife, a son. 6 Sep 1901--Clarence Cleeton and Miss Bertha Buckler were married on Aug 31st. The News extends good wishes. 6 Sep 1901--W. F. Williams, of near Burton, was here Tuesday to see his brother, J. T. Williams, who was seriously hurt at Slater Monday. 6 Sep 1901--Swan Ferguson, for years night-watchman at the Wabash shops at Moberly, dropped dead from heart failure while on duty early Monday morning. 6 Sep 1901--Married, in Higbee, on September 5, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hurtler, Mr. Luke Mullier and Miss Florence Hurtler, Justice John Rankin officiating. The News extends good wishes. 6 Sep 1901--S. M. Forest, a prominent physician of Renick, died at that place last Tuesday evening after a month's illness. He was well known in this and adjoining counties and his many friends will regret to learn of his demise. 6 Sep 1901--The 14-month-old son of Thos. Jenkins and wife died on August 31, 1901. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 10:00 a.m., Sunday by Rev. C. S. Rennison, after which the remains were taken to Moberly for interment. 6 Sep 1901--J. T. Williams, of near Myers, who has been at work with the Alton fence gang for some time, was caught between two freight cars at Slater Monday and had his right foot and leg badly mashed. He was brought to Higbee and is now at his brother's-in-law, Dug Edwards, where he is being looked after by the company's local surgeon, Dr. A. J. Brown. 13 Sep 1901--Born, on the 9th, to James Baker and wife, a daughter. 13 Sep 1901--Married, in Higbee, on Sept 11, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davis, Mr. Benjamin Williams and Miss Pearl Davis, Eld. E. Carthell officiating. The News extends good wishes. 13 Sep 1901--E. Rogers, who removed from here to Kansas City about a month ago, died on the 8th inst. at the residence of his son-in-law, Wesley Floyd, in Armstrong, Kansas, aged 72 years. Mr. Rogers had many friends in this community who will be pained to hear of his death. 20 Sep 1901--Born, on the 15th, to James Richards and wife a son. 20 Sep 1901--Born, near Yates, on the 15th, to Wm. Duncan and wife, a son. 20 Sep 1901--George, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hackward, died on Monday night after a long and painful illness. For several days death was hourly expected, but its sufferings were so severe that death seemed a relief. A void has been left that nothing temporal can fill but the grief-stricken parents can realize that their loved one is free from all sufferings and is enjoying a rest in the eternal Home where Jesus went to prepare a place for him that he might be with his heavenly Father and with his Savior. Services were held at the parents' home at 2 o'clock Wednesday by Rev. C. S. Rennison and interment was made at the city cemetery. We extend to the bereaved parents our sincerest sympathy. The very large assemblage at the services is abundant evidence of the deep feelings of condolence of the community. 20 Sep 1901--The two-year-old son of B. F. Kirby and wife who live about 3 miles south of town, fell into the well Wednesday while playing around it. The child was got out of the well immediately but died an hour after being brought out. 27 Sep 1901--Born, on the 24th, to Walter Adkins and wife a daughter. 27 Sep 1901--Born, on the 21st, to Jesse Dougherty and wife, a daughter. 27 Sep 1901--Mrs. Clara Pyle, wife of Omer Pyle of near Renick, died on the 23rd of consumption, aged 23 years. Interment at New Hope Wednesday. 27 Sep 1901--Dr. Isaac Forest of Madison died at that place Sunday, aged about fifty years. He was a brother to Dr. S. M. Forest who died at Renick about three weeks ago. 27 Sep 1901--Miss Grace Holman, of St. Louis, who had been visiting the family of Thos. D. Baily, near Renick, died Sunday at the residence of Mr. Baily after an illness of a few days. 27 Sep 1901--Married, on Thursday, September the 29th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Willis, Miss Florence Willis, and Mr. Jas. W. Maycock, Justice Rankin officiating. The News extends good wishes. 27 Sep 1901--John Morrison Dougherty was here from Myers yesterday trading. We understand that strong efforts are being made by his friends to get him to make the race for assessor. From what we know of Mr. Dougherty we should say that he would make old Howard as good an officer as she ever had. 27 Sep 1901--Tuesday of this week word was brought to town that two men were in the brush near the Higbee mine with a lot of clothing which they were offering for sale very cheap. Marshall W. I. Williams was notified and made his way to their rendezvous and captured one of the men, the other one escaping. The young man arrested gave his name as George Williams and is being held in the calaboose awaiting developments. He had in his possession two suits of clothes, three or four pairs of pants and a good revolver. The clothing was evidently stolen and efforts are being made to find out where the theft was committed. Williams was taken before Justice Rankin Thursday on the charge of carrying concealed weapons and was fined $50 and given 15 days in jail. By the time he serves his jail sentence some one may identify the clothing. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Yes, that's the one. I'm apparently just hallucinating that I had heard they were going to scan it or copy it. -----Original Message----- From: Cecil V. Boyd <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, June 23, 2001 9:34 AM Subject: Re: [MOHOWARD-L] Howard County Cemeteries >Laura I do not believe that permission had been given to reproduce the >Howard County Cemeteries book. I believe it was just wishful thinking from >a whole bunch of people. Unless of course I missed something. I have been >told that both ladies have refused all requests to republish. There was >talk of their putting it on CD, but as far as I know that has not >happened. (This is all assuming that we are talking about the book by >Karen Boggs and Louise Coutts.) > >On this same subject- >A very nice person offered to do look-ups for me from this book, but I lost >all of my carefully hoarded email about four weeks ago. Needless to say >that email address was one of the approximately 1,200 that went where all >good emails go when you try Lap-Link to merge email from two computers. I >would appreciate if they would re-extend the offer. > >To anyone else that I have neglected to send a response - this may be the >reason. Then again it may be because I am so far behind I will probably >never get caught up. >Until next time, >Cecil Boyd > >At 08:56 PM 6/22/01 -0700, laura crane wrote: >>One of our members of GSCM proposes to re-publish or copy the huge >>Howard County Cemeteries book.(With blessings from the compilers) >>but can someone refresh my memory. Did I see a note to the effect that >>someone is endeavoring to copy it by scanning it? That sounds like >>an effective method but did I dream that or does someone else recall >>seeing a note regarding a scanning project? > >

Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--AN EASTER HOME COMING--Despite the Christmas snow and blizzard on Easter Sunday, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Compton was the scene of happiness, it being the first time in fifteen years that the parents and children were together at the same time, Guy Compton and family coming from Novinger especially for the occasion. The morning was spent in conversation and in preparing the sumptuous dinner that Royalty would not refuse. After dinner was served, games were played and pictures taken and a general good time was had among all. Perhaps not many families can boast of as many being present at one time of one immediate family, as there were 38 people, including the aged grandmother, who was 89 years old on the 8th of April. Five generations were present as follows: Mrs. August Claire, Mrs. R. W. Compton, Mr. Guy Compton and Mr. Samuel Compton. After a very happy day and at a late hour, the children departed wishing they could have home comings more often. Those present were Mrs. August Claire, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Compton, Guy Compton and family, Fred Compton and family, Will Compton and family, Roy Compton and family, Will Colley and Family, John Jenkins and family and George Compton, Dave Compton and family. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--MRS. S. E. AVERY DEAD--Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Avery, widow of Wm. Avery, died at her home south of town on April 2, 1920, aged 74 years, 5 months and 4 days, following an illness of six weeks and four days, from a dropsical affection of the heart caused by after effects of influenza. Mrs. Avery, whose maiden name was Williams, was born in Howard county October 23, 1845, moving to her late home 22 years ago. She was married to Wm. Avery, who died eighteen years ago, in 1863. They were the parents of six children, three of whom are dead, the surviving ones being William and Claude Avery and Mrs. Mary Nichols. She is also survived by four grandchildren--Will and Frata Nichols, Eunice Nichols-Johnson and George Avery. Two brothers, J. C. Williams of this place and D. H. Williams of Somerton, Arizona, also survive. Mrs. Avery was a devout Christian character and had been a member of the Christian church for many years. She was a devoted mother and kind neighbor and friend, an din her passing her children, as well as the community, have suffered an irreparable loss. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, at New Hope, Howard county, where interment was made. The NEWS joins other friends in condolence to the bereaved. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--The opening of Cleeton's fountain last week brought cold weather and snow--just as was to have been expected. As this is always the case, no matter how late in the season the event occurs, Cleeton's should not be allowed to open the fountain later than March 1 next year, that we may have all our winter at once. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Misses Roxie, Odessa and Eulah Atkinson of Hamilton, Iowa, are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Warner Lloyd. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--T. L. Warford underwent an operation at Mayo's hospital April 1st for stomach trouble and is getting along nicely. Mrs. Warford is receiving treatment at the hospital and will not undergo an operation--Madison Times. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hart of Kansas City on the 4th. Mrs. Hart will be best remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Beulah Houtz. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--We printed bills this week for Henry Avery, who will sell a small lot of personal property at the Clay Hubbard farm east of town on the 16th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Avery will move to the vicinity of Harrisburg and engage in the mercantile business. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Born, on the 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jenkins, a daughter. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Mrs. Ira Harriman left Sunday for an extended visit with relatives in Marissa, Ill. and St. Louis. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Mrs. Keene Johnson, who was called here several weeks ago by the illness of her grandmother, Mrs. S. E. Avery, returned to her home in Elizabethtown, Ky, Wednesday. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--Miss Frata Nichols, who was called home Saturday from Great Bend, Kas., where she is teaching, by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. S. E. Avery, returned to that city Monday. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--WILL MATTOCKS DEAD--Mrs. Jane Mattocks received a message Wednesday containing the sad news of the death of her son, Will, which occurred Tuesday at some point in Colorado, the name of which we did not learn. During the first flu epidemic Mr. Mattocks contracted the disease and it affected him to such an extent that he lost his mind and had to be taken to a sanitarium, but whether he ever recovered sufficiently to return home we are not advised. Mr. Mattocks was a citizen of Higbee for many years, going to Colorado some twelve years ago, and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. His aged mother has the sympathy of all. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--MRS. JANIE DAWSON DEAD--Mrs. Janie Dawson, widow of Jerry Dawson, died at her home in Otha, Ia., Tuesday, following an illness of several months. She was 70 years old and is survived by one son, Thomas, formerly of this place, and three daughters. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, one of the latter being Mrs. Elizabeth Walton of this place, who left last week to be with her in her last illness. T. H. Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walton left Thursday to attend the funeral which will be held today or tomorrow. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Mildred Evelyn, the 17-months-old daughter of Pat Carson, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Warford, on Monday, April 5, 1920, following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, Tuesday, and interment made in New Hope cemetery, Howard county. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to return our sincere thanks to the kind neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and on the death of our darling babe and grandchild, Mildred Evelyn Carson, and especially do we thank those who sent flowers. Pat Carson, Mr. and Mrs. John Warford. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--THE CITY ELECTION--The city election Tuesday, though one of the most quiet held here in years, brought out almost a full vote, a total of 320 being cast for the office of mayor, being two more, to the surprise of all, than were cast for the 3 candidates for marshal, which was considered the big race. The successful candidates were: Joe W. Burton, mayor; W. F. Cain, marshal; J. Edgar Smith, collector; A. J. Snedeker, Assessor; Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, police judge; D. W. Bowen and Bert Blansett, aldermen. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--AGED NEGRO DEAD--Sandford Page one of the oldest negroes in this section of the country, died Wednesday night at his home on the Hickman Wallace farm northwest of Armstrong. He was said to have been over 100 years old at the time of his death. We have known the deceased for over 40 years and we thought he was a mighty old man the first time we saw him. The exact age of Page is given at 114 years--Armstrong Herald. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--MRS. HOWARD ASKS DIVORCE--As attorneys for the plaintiff, a suit was filed today with the circuit clerk for Mrs. Nan Irene Howard, who asks a decree of divorce from her husband, Francis Emmett Howard. The petition alleges general indignities as the cause of the domestic trouble. They were married in Saline county in November, in 1917, and lived together until March 20, 1920. The case will be tried at the June term in Moberly--Moberly Democrat. Friday 9 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 51--DOCKET OF THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI, AT MOBERLY, MAY TERM, AD 1920. Docket for May 3, 1920. Final settlement of Estates of Arthur Bratcher--Jesse W. Burton--Luther Elsea--I. O. Goddard--Wm. B. Garvin, (will annexed)--Merrick H. Jurden--Austin Miller--Edward D. McCune--Flora Ann McGee--Hezekiah E. Pattrick--Robert F. Polson--Emma Robertson-- George Shea. (Will Annexed)--Lucy C. Strouvelle. Docket for May 4, 1920. Final settlement of Estates of George B. Hill (will annexed)--L. J. Sours--J. Hardin Sinas--Lydia Ward. Semi-Annual settlement of Estates of Olive B. Buck--Mary Conroy--Anna M. Cottingham--Mary Dowding--J. Wes. Farrell--Wythe Harris--Esther A. Jones--Conrad E. Kruse--Annie Morris--August Moss--Eugene Proctor--S. P. Rice. Docket for May 5, 1920. Semi-Annual settlement of Estates of Mary J. Trumbo--Angie Tuttle--William F. Moore, Sr.--Bettie Truby. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Mrs. R. R. Jones, who was called here from Independence Saturday by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Mary Pilkington, had to return home Tuesday, having taken sick. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. W. A. Davis, of Springfield, Ill, who arrived Saturday. Mrs. Pilkington is some better, we are pleased to state and hopes for her recovery are now entertained. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--ROBERT SUMMERS DEAD--Robert Summers, a former well known citizen of Huntsville, died at his home in Kansas City Sunday of last week from the effect of burns received in December by the explosion of a gasoline torch. He is survived by his widow, one daughter and three sons--Finis, Harry and Robert, the latter a son-in-law of Mrs. Mary Williams of this place. Mr. Summers was about 65 years old. Interment was made in Kansas City. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--A GOOD JOKE ON A. C. DINGLE--A. C. Dingle and young Nichols, who is a demonstrator for the Louis Hunt garage on North Clark street, were the principals in a short, quick-actioned stunt yesterday morning, which for excitement and speed was a good imitation of a movie comedy. Mrs. Dingle is visiting her daughter in the East, and during her absence left a colored maid to look after the house and A. C.'s comfort. Yesterday morning the maid phoned down to the Merchant's hotel to Mr. Dingle saying that there was a man there bothering her and that as she couldn't get rid of him she was going to leave. Mr. Dingle sent back a rapid-fire answer for her not to leave, as he would come home at once. Pushing to the door of the hotel he saw Mr. Nichols passing in a car. He didn't know who he was, but signaled for him to stop and when he slowed up, Mr. Dingle jumped in, gave his house address and told him to get there on short order. They arrived pronto. Both made for the back door and on finding it locked Mr. Dingle fished out the front door key and told Nichols to stay at the back door while he went in the front and they would be sure to bag their game. Mr. Dingle made his grand entry and rushed through to the kitchen. There stood a man grinning at him. In a voice of thunder, Mr. Dingle demanded: "What are you doing here?" The man still grinned. This added fuel to the flame of his wrath, so with added emphasis Mr. Dingle said, "You, you _____get out of here!" The man in a protesting voice, said, "Why Mr. Dingle___---!" Without further ado the supposed intruder was hit alongside the head. The astonished victim then got hold of Mr. Dingle as he said. "What do you mean? I am the man who brought you out here." With that Mr. Dingle fell on his neck with apologies and to make amends comparable with his usual generosity, he told Mr. Nichols to go to a clothing store and select him any suit he wished and charge it to him. The real offender was an agent who vamoosed after he heard the maid send the phone message. When he left she locked the door. When she heard the two men talking she opened it and Mr. Nichols went in. Mr. Dingle said he was so excited and so mad and in such a rush he never took a good look at Mr. Nichols and so did not recognize him where he was looking for the other man to be.--Moberly Democrat. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--The storm of Thursday of last week displayed cyclonic features at the home of J. E. Carter, southeast of town. The top half of the window in the south side of the house was blown in and the bottom half of the window on the east. The walls were stripped bare of pictures, and a center table in the room swept clean of books and other things, all of which were carried through the window and deposited at the side of the house. Mr. and Mrs. Carter took to the cellar and made sure their home was gone when they heard a loud crash, but were very much relieved to find that it was only the hen house that had been taken. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--IN MEMORY OR OUR INFANT BABE--William Hollis Blakely, infant son of John and Rosie Blakely, born March 25, died March 27, 1920. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A vacancy in our home that never can be filled. But in our hearts two little rosebuds linger still. In the graveyard lonely sleeping, Where the flowers gently wave, Are two little graves so short and sweet, Brother and sister fast asleep. In life we loved them dearly In death we do the same. William Hollis, 'tis sweet to breathe your name. As death had sent an arrow And took Hazel Viola the same. Oh, how we do miss them, As we drop a silent tear, Both shall never be forgotten, Never from our memory fade. Our hearts will always linger Around the grave where they are laid. MOTHER, FATHER, BROTHER. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Born, on March 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Golden, a son. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Born, on April 1, to Mr. and Mrs. John Houston, a daughter. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Born, on March 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Vernice Ragsdale, a daughter. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--John Race went to Huntsville Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jake Pattison. They were children together in the same town in England, and came to America at about the same time. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Twin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Corin of Butte, Mont, on March 2. Mrs. Corin will be best remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Marvis Rankin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rankin. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Born, on March 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Embree, a son. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--TO THE CITIZENS OF HIGBEE--Having been confined to my bed for the past ten days, and therefore unable to see many of you and solicit your support next Tuesday for re-election to the office of city marshal, I take this method of asking your support. During my past terms I have tried to discharge the duties of the office acceptably to the people, and if I am again honored with the place, and if I am again honored with the place, I shall continued to give it my undivided attention, and without fear or favor. I am not asking for the office because of a perfect record, for I realize that I have made mistakes. I am perfectly willing, however, to be judged by the record I have made and to stand or fall by it. For the benefit of those who would criticize me for not going on duty until late in the forenoon, unless called out, I will state that since the last big robbery, I have patrolled the streets nightly in all kinds of weather until 4 or 5 a.m., guarding, to the best of my ability, you and yours while you slept. Thanking the good people of Higbee for all past favors, and promising you the very best that is in me if you again honor me with the office, I remain, Respectfully, W. I. Williams. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Mrs. Onie Thornburg of near Moberly is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. David Williams. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Bryan Heflin and Roy Hayden left Tuesday for Oklahoma with a view of locating, if they liked the country. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Thos. Osburn moved to Fayette Monday, where he will engage in the blacksmith business. The family leaves many friends here who give them up with regret. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Joe Proctor and family left Sunday for Caddoa, Col., where they will locate on a large ranch owned by his mother, Mrs. Silas Proctor, and who moved to Colorado with her son, George, several weeks ago. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Mrs. S. E. Avery, who was reported as being very low last week, remains about the same. In mentioning her illness last week, we made an error that we are more than glad to correct. She is suffering from an affection of the heart, caused from the flu, and not cancer of the stomach as stated. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--A LETTER FROM JOHN LAY--John Lay writes us from Sahuarita, Arizona: "Please change my address from Glendale to the above address. I have been at this place a little over two weeks, and I see a great change in my condition since I came. We have a much better climate and water here than in the Salt River valley. We have been having March wind but it is very dry here and the air pure. We are about twenty miles from Tucson, which is said to be the second healthiest place in the world. Keep the NEWS coming." Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--The son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Blakeley Thursday of last week, died Saturday. Interment was made in the city cemetery. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereft parents. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Rev. Wm. Huff, one of Moberly's best known Baptist ministers, died at his home in that city Thursday of last week after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. He was born in Alabama in 1845 and came to Missouri in 1880, locating at Mexico where he edited the Baptist Review. He had been preaching for 37 years and had resided in Moberly for the past ten years. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--W. I. Williams who has been confined to his bed for the past ten days with a very deep cold, which threatened to develop into pneumonia, was able to be up Wednesday and hopes to be out again Sunday if he can gain sufficient strength, as he is now very weak. His general appearance shows that he has been a very sick man, and that he has lost a great deal in weight. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--C. J. BROCKMAN HOME--Monday evening C. J. Brockman returned to his home after a three months' sojourn in the sunkist west. Just before Christmas he left for the state of Oregon and spent the greater portion of the time in that state. A month ago he came back to Wichita, Kan., for a visit with his son, N. S. Brockman. The old gentleman had a wonderful time exploring the west and is about convinced that it is as good as old Missouri. He will resume his duties as rural carrier on Route 2 in a few days.--Clark Chronicle. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--Thos. Warford who is in the drug business at Madison, writes us from Rochester, Minn., under date of March 27: "Please send the NEWS to me, care Reiter's Apartments until further notice. Wife will not be operated on but don't know how long we will be here. I get my final X-ray examination Monday, and things don't look any too good, but will make it O.K. This is a great place. Regard to all." Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday being Mrs. J. D. Dougherty's birthday, her children planned a pleasant surprise for her, all going to her home with well filled baskets. Mr. Dougherty had been told of the plan and had a fine large ham prepared for the occasion. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Silas Dougherty, Mr. and Mrs. Elva Atkins, of Higbee; Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Howell and children, Mrs. C. C. Bradley and children, Mrs. N. W. Harris and daughter, Miss Myrna Hopson, Mr. Martin Howell, Mrs. Coons and Miss Minnie Dent of Moberly. Friday 2 Apr 1920, Vol 33, No 50--DOCKET OF PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI, AT MOBERLY, MAY TERM 1920. Sixth annual settlement of E. M. Bailey, Guardian of the Estate of Thelma and Velma Bailey, minors. Third annual settlement of Minnie Bennett, Guardian of the Estate of Josephine Bennett, a minor. First annual settlement of W. J. Skinner, Guardian of the Estate of Maude Haden, a minor. Third annual settlement of J. C. Nieman, Guardian of the Estate of Clyde Nieman, a minor. Seventh annual settlement of L. E. Stephens, Guardian of the Estate of Elizabeth Oak, a person of unsound mind. Third annual settlement of Henderson D. Wilcox, Guardian of the Estate of Tom Phillips, Robert, Roosevelt and Lucinda Oliver, minors. Third annual settlement of Fannie C. Rector, Guardian of the Estate of Garrett I., Elvira M. and Logan S. Rector, minors. Sixth annual settlement of J. H. Harris, Guardian of the Estate of Fay Sullivan. Fourth annual settlement of D. M. Sunderland, Guardian of the Estate of Katie Sunderland, a minor. Second annual settlement of Andy Schwakhammer, Guardian of the Estate of Alta Spencer, a person of unsound mind. Third annual settlement of W. J. Stamm, Guardian of the estate of Marcella and Alois Stamm, minors. First annual settlement of Luticia Grugin, Guardian of the Estate of Orangie Streight, et al, minors. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Laura I do not believe that permission had been given to reproduce the Howard County Cemeteries book. I believe it was just wishful thinking from a whole bunch of people. Unless of course I missed something. I have been told that both ladies have refused all requests to republish. There was talk of their putting it on CD, but as far as I know that has not happened. (This is all assuming that we are talking about the book by Karen Boggs and Louise Coutts.) On this same subject- A very nice person offered to do look-ups for me from this book, but I lost all of my carefully hoarded email about four weeks ago. Needless to say that email address was one of the approximately 1,200 that went where all good emails go when you try Lap-Link to merge email from two computers. I would appreciate if they would re-extend the offer. To anyone else that I have neglected to send a response - this may be the reason. Then again it may be because I am so far behind I will probably never get caught up. Until next time, Cecil Boyd At 08:56 PM 6/22/01 -0700, laura crane wrote: >One of our members of GSCM proposes to re-publish or copy the huge >Howard County Cemeteries book.(With blessings from the compilers) >but can someone refresh my memory. Did I see a note to the effect that >someone is endeavoring to copy it by scanning it? That sounds like >an effective method but did I dream that or does someone else recall >seeing a note regarding a scanning project?

One of our members of GSCM proposes to re-publish or copy the huge Howard County Cemeteries book.(With blessings from the compilers) but can someone refresh my memory. Did I see a note to the effect that someone is endeavoring to copy it by scanning it? That sounds like an effective method but did I dream that or does someone else recall seeing a note regarding a scanning project?

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 11:04 AM Subject: [MORANDOL-L] Stone > On the Higbee listings of May 1901, it mentions a daughter born to John Stone > on > 10 May 1901. Is anyone searching the Stone family? I have old photos of a > Stone family who were either slightly related or else good friends of my > mother's family (Steely/Turner) near Cairo. The pictures are: (1) Mary and > Belle Stone, (2) Mary Stone Napier, (3) two of Joseph Stone--one in a W.W. I > uniform and one probably a H.S. graduation picture. > Can anyone help me on descendants? Thanks. Nadine Mordt, St. Louis Co. > >

where is or what is the digital census thanks I feel so dumb ask this my Landram/Landrum/Lendrum/Landran are there also At 09:45 PM 6/21/2001 -0500, Betty Collier wrote: >Just an update on reading this census. I looked at the digital copy I have >of the 1880 census for Gasconade County, MO and noted my Kiehl family name >was written in very readable handwriting, only with a very short 'L'. So, I >did a search for KIEHE, and found my family. I also learned you can do a >copy/paste on sections of the census. For instance when asking for the >neighbors, I could highlight all the names I wanted to keep and paste into >the word processor for printing. > >Betty > > > God Bless Lynda

Just an update on reading this census. I looked at the digital copy I have of the 1880 census for Gasconade County, MO and noted my Kiehl family name was written in very readable handwriting, only with a very short 'L'. So, I did a search for KIEHE, and found my family. I also learned you can do a copy/paste on sections of the census. For instance when asking for the neighbors, I could highlight all the names I wanted to keep and paste into the word processor for printing. Betty

2 Aug 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Died, at the residence of her husband, 3 miles west of this place, in Howard county, July 26th, Mrs. S. M. Naylor. 2 Aug 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--The 9-month-old baby of Joseph Dougherty died of typhoid fever Saturday night. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. 2 Aug 1901--Born, on the 31st, to E. Coons and wife, a son. 2 Aug 1901--Born, on the 30th, to George Harris and wife, a daughter. 2 Aug 1901--Born, on July 25, to T. A. McVay and wife, a daughter. 2 Aug 1901--Born, on the 31st, to James Ballentine and wife, a daughter. 2 Aug 1901--Born, on the 26th, to Ruben Rennolds and wife, a daughter. 2 Aug 1901--Chris Hock and wife and Mrs. Fred DeWert, of Appleton City, MO, were called here this week by the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Mathieu. 2 Aug 1901--W. I. Williams informs us that his brother, J. R. Williams, of Holden, I. T, drew a lucky number in Uncle Sam's recent lottery of land. 2 Aug 1901--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie was called to Howard county Wednesday night to see Mrs. Joab Hitt, who is seriously ill at the residence of her son, Watt Hitt. 2 Aug 1901--Ed Harrison who left here a few years ago for Vancouver Island, was caught under a fall of coal in a mine on the island about ten days ago and killed. He was well known here and at Elliott. 2 Aug 1901--Mrs. Elizabeth Mathieu, after a residence of a number of years here, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Elgin, in Higbee, MO, on Wednesday, July 31, of general debility, aged 72 years. Mrs. Mathieu had been in very feeble health for a number of years and of late was almost helpless, and her daughter, Mrs. Elgin patiently administered to her wants. Deceased leaves eleven children--four sons and seven daughters--to mourn her loss, aside from a host of relatives and friends. The remains were taken to Moberly to-day for interment. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. 2 Aug 1901--SHOOTING AT FAYETTE--Fayette, MO, July 29--Benjamin Nance Burton was dangerously wounded by William Adams in a pistol fight in Boyd's saloon last night. The fight was the outcome of an old grudge. Both live near New Franklin, twelve miles south of here. It is claimed that Burton had threatened to fill Adams "full of hot lead." Adams, hearing of the threat, bought a revolver and went on a hunt for Burton, finding him in Boyd's saloon. Adams approached Burton, who knocked him down. While lying on the floor Adams shot at Burton, the ball striking him in the abdomen. Burton is a grandson of the president of the New Franklin Bank. 9 Aug 1901--Born, on the 5th, to Lud Newman and wife, a son. 9 Aug 1901--Died, on August the 2nd, the infant daughter of T. A. McVay and wife. 9 Aug 1901--Amos Mathieu, of Trinidad, Colo, who was called here Friday by the death of his mother, returned home Tuesday. 9 Aug 1901--Dr. G. M. Nichols was called to Myers Wednesday evening to see John T. Dougherty, who is reported seriously ill. 9 Aug 1901--Uncle John T. Dougherty, of near Myers, was in town trading Monday and among his purchases was a fine saddle which makes the 17th saddle he has bought since his boyhood. We hope that Uncle John, who is now 77 years old may live to use it many years. 9 Aug 1901--Mat Collins, a switchman at New Franklin was run over by a train of cars Sunday morning and instantly killed. He leaves a wife and three children. 9 Aug 1901--We take this method of returning our heart-felt thanks to our friends who assisted us during the illness and after the death of our little son, Raymond. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hare. 9 Aug 1901--Geo. Mathieu, of Bedford, Indiana, who came in Friday to attend the funeral of his mother, returned home Tuesday. Before leaving he dropped into the office and ordered the News for a year. 9 Aug 1901--Died, in Higbee, MO, on Friday, August the 2nd, the infant child of Henry Hare and wife. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church Sunday morning by Rev. C. S. Rennison, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery. The parents have our sympathy. 9 Aug 1901--Miss Josie Epperly, the 18-year-old daughter of Burl Epperly, formerly deputy sheriff of this county, was shot and almost instantly killed at her home near Thomas Hill Friday afternoon. The shooting was accidental and was another case of "didn't know it was loaded." Miss Josie and her brother, a lad aged about ten years, were playing with a target rifle when the weapon was discharged, the bullet entering her abdomen and passing entirely through her body. She died a few minutes later.--Moberly Democrat. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 11th, to Thos. Feland and wife, a son. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 11th, to C. H. Thomas and wife, a son. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 2nd, to E. W. Cundiff and wife, a son. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 9th, to Chas. Deering and wife, a son. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 9th, to Robert Heron and wife, a daughter. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 10th, to Wm. Anderson and wife, a daughter. 16 Aug 1901--Mrs. Jas. Dougherty, of near Myers, is reported seriously ill. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 10th, to F. R. Thompson and wife, a daughter. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 10th, to Amos Sunderland and wife, a daughter. 16 Aug 1901--Born, on the 12th, to W. L. Redfield and wife, a daughter. 16 Aug 1901--Uncle John T. Dougherty, of near Myers, who has been seriously ill for the past ten days, we regret to learn, is no better. 16 Aug 1901--Clark Brooks, colored, aged about 70 years, died on the 14th. The remains were shipped to Macon county yesterday for interment. 16 Aug 1901--Married, near Higbee, Mo., on Aug 14, 1901, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, Robert Hersman and Miss Mary Lloyd, and Bruce Kirby and Miss Mary Hursman. The News extends best wishes. 16 Aug 1901--Mark K. Davis, of Renick, who left Moberly Thursday night of last week for Denison, Texas, died suddenly at that place Tuesday. Mark had many friends throughout Randolph county who will regret to learn of his death. 16 Aug 1901--DIED--Saturday, August 3rd at St. Francis Hospital at Cape Girardeau, of typhoid fever, "Uncle" Bird Martin. Deceased came to this place in 1884 to accept a position with the T. J. Moss Tie Co, remaining with that company about sixteen years when he went to California, returning and accepting a position with R. J. Ramsey where he was employed until the time of his death. Mr. Martin was a member of the Baptist church, was an one degree Mason and a member of the A. O. U. W. lodge, in which order he carried $2000 life insurance. The funeral was conducted by the A. O. U. W. Sunday at the Cape--Puxico Index. Mr. Martin at one time resided in Higbee, and his death will be a painful surprise to those who remember him. 16 Aug 1901--Col. Wm. Quayle, father of Marshall Chas. Quayle, of Moberly, died at his residence at that place on Thursday of last week, after an illness of a few days. Col. Quayle was an enterprising citizen and his death will be a great loss not only to Moberly, but to Randolph county. 16 Aug 1901--R. W. Compton handed us a copy of a Webb City paper Wednesday containing the notice of the death of his uncle, R. J. Bennett, who was killed in a mine there on August 2. It is supposed he was killed by being struck by a large block of wood thrown down the shaft by a fellow-workman. Mr. Bennett was well known to many of our citizens, having been night watchman at the Interstate mine for some time. He leaves an eleven year old daughter. 23 Aug 1901--Born, on the 19th, to Wm. Sumpter and wife, a daughter. 23 Aug 1901--Born, on the 17th, to Chas. Cummings and wife, a daughter. 23 Aug 1901--Peter Woods, of near Burton, who had been suffering from heart trouble for several months, died at the residence of his son, Dr. R. A. Woods at Clark, on Tuesday, August the 20th, 1901, aged 71 years. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and six children, viz: Mrs. Bettie Snodgrass, Tipton, MO; W. F. Woods, Armstrong, MO; Mrs. Sarah Dennis, Higbee; Mrs. Nannie Adair, Dobson, N. M; Dr. R. A. Woods, Clark, and Mrs. Frona Smith, of ____, Mo. The remains were interred at New Hope burying ground, Howard county, Wednesday, the services being conducted by Rev. Townsend Wright. Mr. Woods was a honest and good man and his many acquaintances here will regret to learn of his demise. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. 23 Aug 1901--Died, near Rucker, MO, on August the 20th, of general debility, Jas. A. Bradley, aged 70 years. The remains were buried at Fairview church Wednesday. 30 Aug 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--The week old baby of John Franklin and wife died Monday night. 30 Aug 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Mrs. Sarah Williams, of Texas, is visiting her brother, Joseph Dougherty, this week. 30 Aug 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Died, Tuesday morning, after an illness of fifteen days, the 9 month old baby of J. B. Dougherty. 30 Aug 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Uncle Peter Woods, of near here, died at the home of his son, Dr. R. A. Woods of Clark on the 20th, aged about 70 years of age. 30 Aug 1901--Born, on the 27th, to Lewis Hulen and wife, a daughter. 30 Aug 1901--Born, on the 26th, to Harold Houtz and wife, a daughter. 30 Aug 1901--The 10-months-old son of Mrs. Mary Tucker died on the 22nd. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Friday by Rev. C. S. Rennison, after which the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery for interment. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. 30 Aug 1901--John T. Dougherty, aged 78 years, died at his residence near Myers, on Friday, August 23, 1901, after an illness of ten days. Deceased leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. Funeral services were conducted at New Hope church Saturday by Rev. Maupin, after which the remains were laid to rest. Mr. Dougherty was an upright, honorable, Christian gentleman, and by his death Howard county loses one of her best citizens. The News extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 July 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Orville, the little son of Emett Bradley, has the whooping cough. 5 July 1901--Born, on June 26, to Geo. Carter and wife, a daughter. 5 July 1901--Died, on June 30th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones. 5 July 1901--Misses Berenice and Willie Lessley, of St. Louis, are here visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Lessley. They were accompanied by Miss Ollie Lambert. 5 July 1901--Sam, John and Ellis Wyott and Geo. and Ellis Smead were up before Justice Barron, Saturday, charged with fighting at the picnic given at the Moniteau two weeks ago. The first three were fined $1.00 and costs, and the latter $7.50 and costs. In all their fun cost them about $40. 5 July 1901--Wood Burton who has been traveling agent for the Chester Packet Co, with headquarters at Cape Girardeau is at home on a visit. He will move his headquarters to St. Louis the first of next week and will look after the interests of the company in that city. Wood's friends are delighted to hear of his advancement, and wish him success in his new undertaking. 5 July 1901--Chas. Griffin, a prominent business man of Kansas City, who, when a small boy thirty years ago, struck this neighborhood hungry, penniless and friendless, and who was taken in and cared for and sent to school to G. R. Rennolds, is here visiting Mr. Rennolds and family. It has been twenty-three years since Mr. Griffin left Higbee for Kansas City and this is his first visit to the friend of his youth. He says what success he has met with in life he owes largely to his early training while with Mr. Rennolds. 5 July 1901--David Llewellyn, aged about 55 years, died at his home here Monday, July 1, 1901, of cancer. Deceased had been a great sufferer for the past two years and had been unable to work for the past year. Deceased leaves a wife and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church, Wednesday, by Rev. C. S. Rennison, after which the remains were taken charge of by the Odd Fellows and U. M. W. of A. and borne to the city cemetery, where they were tenderly laid to rest. 12 July 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Mrs. Samuel Porter, Mrs. Agnes Smith and Miss Nannie Porter visited the family of Ed. St. Clair Sunday. 12 July 1901--BIG WRECK ON THE ALTON--Eighteen Killed and Many Injured Near Marshall--Passenger and Freight Collide While Rounding Curve--Marshall, MO, July 10--One of the worst disasters in the history of Central Missouri railroading took place on the Chicago and Alton Railroad about five miles east of Marshall at 7:39 o'clock this morning, when No 7, the Chicago and Kansas City limited, going west, due in Marshall at 6:44, collided at terrific speed with east bound freight, second No. 88. Both trains were completely wrecked and at least twelve persons instantly killed. Nine others have since died, while some forty were wounded, several of them probably fatally. The freight train left Marshall at 7:23, with orders to meet the passenger train at Norton, the first station east. The passenger train consisted of a combination car, smoking car, chair car, tourist car, dining car, Pullman sleeper and observation car. The conductor on the passenger says that the chair car telescoped the smoker, turned to the right, and went down the embankment. Those who receive the greatest injuries were in the tourist sleeper, which was thrown on top of the engine. One Pullman car and the tourist sleeper were burned. The baggage car was a total wreck and the freight cars loaded with stock were piled on top of the engines and completely destroyed by fire. The passenger train was traveling in three sections on account of the heavy Epworth league business to San Francisco. The wrecked train was the first section and contained no leaguers. Conductor McAnna, of the freight train, eastbound, had been ordered to meet the second section of the passenger at Slater, the next station, east of Norton, but apparently overlooked the fact that the first section, which was fifty-five minutes late, had not passed. The front brakeman on the freight, who was about four cars from the engine, says Conductor McAnna assumed control of the throttle himself on leaving Marshall and was running the engine when the collision occurred. The trains met two miles west of Norton on a curve surmounting a high embankment. A relief train started from Kansas City at noon, returning there with the injured at 6 o'clock this evening. Those who died enroute were taken to an undertaker's, while the others were distributed between two hospitals. The six killed outright were left at Slater, Mo. 12 July 1901--J. S. Bradley moved to near Burton Monday, where he will begin teaching the first of August. 12 July 1901--Geo Morlee has a very sick child. 12 July 1901--Born, on the 10th, to Joe Hudson and wife, a daughter. 12 July 1901--Chas. Evans and wife went to Vandalia yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. P. Roberts, who died at that place Wednesday morning. 12 July 1901--Ben Sloan received a telegram Wednesday from Dallas, Wisconsin, informing him of the death of his daughter, Mrs. S. Burch, which occurred Wednesday morning. Mr. Sloan was unable to attend the funeral. 12 July 1901--The four year old daughter of Issac Williams' fell from the doorstep last Saturday and broke her thigh bone. Dr. Burckhalter set the limb and she has since been getting along nicely. Only a short time ago she fell from a fence and broke her arm. 12 July 1901--Elijah Jones, Robert Dudgeon and Lewis Taylor, the colored boys who left here two years ago for the Philippines as soldiers for Uncle Sam, returned home last Saturday, the two latter wearing the stripes of a corporal awarded for faithful services. They were well pleased with army life, but were not pleased with the Philippines. They have excellent discharges, and on the backs of them are the number and dates of the battles they fought 19 Jul 1901--Died, in Higbee, on Sunday, July 14 after a week's illness, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Morlee. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the M. E. Church by Rev. C. S. Rennison, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved parents. 19 July 1901--Chas. Crawford, aged 16 years was killed by lightning one and a half miles south of Clark Tuesday. After the rain Tuesday evening Crawford and a companion started for the woods to hunt birds and had not gone far when he was killed. His companion was unhurt. 19 July 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Joe Dougherty and Sam Foley returned Tuesday from Chariton county after a week's visit with relatives. 19 July 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--W. S. St Clair is very busy this week on flags and banners for the Mt. Pleasant and St. Clair Sunday School convention. A big time is expected should it rain. 19 July 1901--Born, on the 16th, to Miller Robb and wife, a son. 19 July 1901--Born, on the 14th, to John Rockford and wife, a son. 19 July 1901--Dr. W. F. Woods, of Clark, was here Wednesday. He was on his way to Howard county to see his father, Peter Woods, who is quite sick. 19 July 1901--A wagon loaded with wheat ran over the 7-year-old son of T. H. Todd at New Franklin Tuesday, from the effects of which the child died a few hours later. 19 July 1901--The many friends of Odus Bradley and Miss Mary Jarman were somewhat surprised to learn of their marriage last Sunday. The couple drove out to Fairview church, near Clark, Sunday morning, and were married by Eld. Stephenson, of Centralia, returning to Higbee that evening, and Sunday night left for Clark to spend a day or two with relatives. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Jarman of near Clark, while the groom comes from a good Howard county family. This is a worthy young couple and the News joins their many friends in wishing them a bright future. 26 July 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Mrs. Margaret Hardin, who will be 94 years of age in August, is quite feeble, though she gets around very well for one of her age. She has a good memory and converses well. She is well provided for by her son's widow with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband. 26 July 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mrs. Mamie Bradley spent Tuesday with her mother. 26 July 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--We are sorry to learn that Uncle Jas. Bradley is not better. 26 July 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mrs. Ruvisa Tudor, aged 87 years, 7 months and 17 days, died on Tuesday, July 23rd, 1901. She leaves no children, but two step-sons, a step-daughter, one brother and a host of relatives and friends mourn her loss. Her remains will rest in the New Hope cemetery. 26 July 1901--Died, on the 23rd, the infant child of John Rodenfield and wife. 26 July 1901--Died, near Higbee, on July 20, 1901, of consumption, Mrs. Enoch Waddel, aged 30 years. On the 23rd, her baby, one year old, died from the same cause. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. 26 July 1901--Married, near Higbee, on Sunday, July 21, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wash Cook, Albert J. Carney and Miss Avis Cook, Justice John Rankin officiating. The News extends the best wishes. 26 July 1901--Moses Sparerib Davis and Miss Angelina Hogback were granted a marriage license at Huntsville yesterday. The nuptial bonds were tied in the office of the officiating justice of the peace, Wm. Morrissey, this afternoon, in his usual becoming and impressive manner. In the eternal fitness of things it is entirely proper that the Sparerib should be joined to the Hogback. The groom is an employee in Joe Parrish's livery stable, while the bride is the daughter of a prosperous farmer residing near this city. The Democrat extends its choicest blessings--Moberly Democrat. 26 July 1901--Miss Ora Tallman, of Valparaiso, Ind, died in Kansas City Monday. She was the twenty-third victim of the Alton wreck near Marshall. 26 July 1901--G. W. Ragsdale, aged 52 years, died at his residence in Moberly Tuesday from overheat. 26 July 1901--Mrs. Alex Denny, who was so badly burned at her home near Armstrong two weeks ago, died on the 18th, aged 24 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 June 1901--WM. CAMPBELL DEAD--Wm. Campbell of this place died at the residence of his son-in-law Robert Jackson, of near Burton, on Monday evening, June 3. On Tuesday, May 28, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left to spend some days with their son-in-law, and Wednesday passed a very pleasant day with relatives in that vicinity, returning to Mr. Jackson's that night. Thursday morning he was feeling as well as usual, but about 9 a.m. he found a change coming over him and soon fell prostrate, stricken with paralysis. He received the best care and medical treatment, but without avail. On Monday evening at 6:20, he passed away. Mr. Campbell would have been 76 years old on the 29th inst. He was born in Indiana, where he married Elizabeth Wrighthouse and moved to this state about 34 years ago. He settled on a farm 1 1/2 miles west of Myers, in Howard county, where he lived until about a year ago when he sold his farm and came to live in Higbee. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were born 10 children, all of whom--save three, who are dead,--are living in Howard and Randolph counties. The interment was at the cemetery at New Hope church, where a very large concourse of friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute of affection and respect to one who was highly esteemed for his sterling qualities. There were no regular funeral services. The casket was merely taken into the church where some songs, which he always delighted to hear sung, were rendered, a portion of scripture read and a few words of consolation addressed to the sorrowing relatives. This course was adopted according to the wish of the deceased, who did not approve of funeral services as conducted at the present day. Mr. Campbell was a Mexican war veteran. 7 June 1901--Born, on the May 31, to Milton Bradley and wife, a daughter. 7 June 1901--Born, on the 3rd, to Ray Lyman and wife, a son. 7 June 1901--At a dance given a few miles southeast of town last Saturday night a fight occurred in which Ben Bradley, of Elliott, was stabbed in the right lung and Jas. Bradley, his cousin, of Howard county, had an arm badly cut. At first it was thought that Ben's wound would prove fatal but it is now thought he will recover. We were unable to learn the cause of the difficulty, or who did the cutting. 7 June 1901--Mrs. Ella Pruitt Wallis died at her late residence, No. 107 North Fourth street, at 4 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases. She was born in Fort Henry, MO, in 1826, and lived just three days after reaching her 75th birthday. She had been in feeble health for several years but was not compelled to take her bed until the last few months. Despite her physical suffering she bore her burden with Christian fortitude and was resigned and willing to face her Maker. In her early days she gained the deep friendship of a great number of our citizens by the help and tenderness with which she watched and cared for her sick friends. No one, either rich or poor, ever lacked the least attention or comfort when "Grandma" Wallis was around. She leaves a husband, James Wallis, one daughter, Miss Mattie; two sons, Tobe, of New Mexico and William, of Texas, and a brother, Asa Pruitt, of Roanoke, to mourn her loss, besides a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence, Burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat, Jun 3. Deceased was an aunt of F. M. and J. B. Tymony of this place, who, in company with Miss Carrie Tymony, were in attendance at the funeral. 14 June 1901--Miss Roberta Howell, of Kirksville, is the guest of her uncle, W. I. Williams. 14 June 1901--We learn from A. C. Burton that his daughter, Mrs. John T. Perkins, is very sick with typhoid fever at her home in Savannah, Tenn. 14 June 1901--DEATH OF JOHN WHITMORE--"Uncle" John Whitmore, who had been suffering from cancer for a number of years, died at his home one mile west of Higbee on Sunday morning, June 9, 1901. Deceased was born near Lexington, KY, on October 8, 1822, and was, therefore, at the time of his death, aged 78 years, eight months and one day. He came to Missouri when about 21 years of age, and on October 17, 1860, he was married to Miss Sallie Hudson. To this union were born three children--one daughter and two sons, two of whom died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, a son, John, a daughter, Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, and a brother, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. Wishing to be buried on the farm on which he lived so long, Mr. Whitmore several years ago set aside a very beautiful spot for a cemetery which he incorporated and suitably fenced. He also erected a very imposing entrance gate, expecting the cemetery to be used by the city some day. Realizing that he could live only a few years at best, he reserved a lot for himself and family when they should be called hence, and had erected at the head of the grave he was soon to occupy a very beautiful monument. Here his remains were tenderly laid to rest Monday evening in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends who had gathered to pay the last sad rites to a departed friend. The News extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. 21 June 1901--STORM AT BOONVILLE--One Man Killed by Falling Walls--Nine Persons Injured--Roofs Torn Off Buildings--Boonville, MO, June 19--The most disastrous storm of rain and wind that ever fell in this section visited Boonville at 6:45 o'clock this evening. Tobe Fisher was killed in the main street by the falling walls of a large brick, two-story building. The roof was blown off the Sombart's mill, the Commercial Bank and many residences. A large brick foundry near the river front was completely destroyed. Hundreds of trees were destroyed. Many small craft on the river front were blown adrift. The heaviest loser is the Bell Telephone Company, whose exchange is almost completely destroyed. The local exchange was also damaged. One death has been reported and nine injuries. The wind was from the northwest and followed the river. Three inches of rain fell in less than twenty minutes. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 19th, to Silas Bradley and wife, a son. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Russell and wife, a daughter. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 14th, to John Wilkinson and wife, a daughter. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 15th to H. H. Goldsberry and wife, of Pleasant Green, a son. 21 June 1901--Mrs. S. S. Ridgway died at her home 5 miles southeast of Higbee, on Wednesday, June 19, 1901, of consumption, aged about 40 years. Deceased leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. 21 June 1901--We learn from B. F. Andrews that his daughter, Miss Annette, is quite sick at the residence of her grandfather, Gus Adkins, near Myers. 21 June 1901--John R. Christian, formerly a leading lawyer of this county, died in St. Louis Monday. The remains were laid to rest in Moberly Wednesday. 21 June 1901--John T. Martin died at his home in this place Friday morning, June 14, 1901, of consumption, aged about 32 years. John was born and raised here and was one of our most respected colored citizens. He had been in the barber business for himself since 1887, and was known to everyone and counted his friends by his acquaintances. The remains were taken to New Hope, Howard county, for interment. 21 June 1901--IN MEMORIAM--Died, June 3rd, 1901, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Jackson, of Burton, William Campbell, in the 76th year of his age. Deceased was born in Indiana, where he married Miss Elizabeth Righthouse. Ten children came to bless this union, and of the ten, seven are living, the three eldest dying in infancy. Mr. Campbell came to Missouri 34 years ago and settled on a farm four miles east of Burton, where he resided until about a year ago when he sold his farm and came to Higbee to live. Mr. Campbell identified himself with the Christian church when quite young, and had lived a consistent life ever since. A kind and indulgent father, and a loving husband has departed this life. (sermon and poem follow). 28 June 1901--RUMORS OF A HORRIBLE CRIME--The burial of the infant child of Mary Carroll, colored, soon after sunrise Tuesday morning was a suspicious circumstance to some who knew of the matter and seemed to lend color to the crime that was reported to have been committed by Shep Carroll, the child's grandfather. The child was a little over a week old. On each of its hands were five fingers and a thumb. Shep, in order that his family might not be disgraced by a freak of nature of this sort, is said to have deliberately cut the extra finger from each of the child's hands with a pocket knife Sunday afternoon, and the operation is said to have caused the child to bleed to death. The prosecuting attorney made an investigation on Tuesday but could get nothing but denials from the darks. It was proposed to exhume the body but physicians were of the opinion that it would be impossible to tell whether or not the death had resulted from the unnatural cause reported . A more revolting crime is hardly imaginable. If possible, a thorough investigation should be made--Paris Appeal. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Cal Winn has returned to Texas. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mrs. Lizzie Dougherty of Kansas is visiting relatives here. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--George Lay is laid up at his father's on account of running a nail in his foot, and is unable to work. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Will Feland, who has been sick for so long, was able to attend Sunday School Sunday. He was in bed 92 days. 28 June 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--E. St. Clair has a very fine garden, notwithstanding the dry weather. Mt. Pleasant church members held a meeting last Saturday evening at 2 o'clock to raise money to repair their church. Eld. Thos. Hargis read a bible lesson and a prayer was offered by G. W. Porter. Ed. S. St Clair made an eloquent appeal to the members and to all interested in the old church and cemetery for help, and $27.50 was soon raised. A change, we are glad to state, is fast coming over this spot hallowed by so many memories of the past. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 24, to W. R. Jones and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 25th, to Wm. Young and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 26th, to Wm. Blansett and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 25th, to L. V. Burton and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 26th, to Henry White and wife, a daughter. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 23rd, to Hiram Hyde and wife, a daughter. 28 June 1901--George E. Steele, formerly of Higbee, was married in Centralia Tuesday to Miss Marie E. Hocker of that city. 28 June 1901--B. F. Andrews, we learn, will move his family here from Burton as soon as he can find suitable property to move into. 28 June 1901--G. L. Williams and family, of Jefferson City, are here visiting relatives. Mr. Williams, informs us that he has accepted a position with the 3rd National Bank of St. Louis, and will begin his duties Monday. Mr. Williams, is a deserving gentleman and his numerous friends here will be glad to learn of his good fortune. 28 June 1901--Mrs. Fount Wayland, aged about 60 years, died near Rucker Saturday evening. She was in the smokehouse cutting meat for supper, when she was stricken with heart trouble. She was carried into the house where she died in a very short time. 28 June 1901--Among other amusements at the picnic at the Moniteau bridge last Saturday, was a free-for-all fight, in which Sam Wyatt got cut, but not seriously. We hope the authorities will investigate this matter and punish the guilty parties. It has got to be so that a picnic can't be given but what a fight occurs, and the sooner such conduct is punished the better off will be the community. 28 June 1901--Miss Ettna Williams, of near Moberly, who had charge of room four of our public school last year, has accepted a good position in the city schools of East St. Louis. Miss Williams is a fine teacher and we are glad she has been advanced. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 May 1901--A NEW FAD--Just think of it. Women are going to ride astride. And, what may increase the shock to masculine modesty is, they are going to make riding astride one of the novelty features of a coming horse show. The fad originated in Boston, as a great many fads do. The young lady who will mother this daring innovation is the daughter of a prominent Boston physician. A long list of the names of women who will ride "scissors fashion" is published. Imagine, boys, if you can, your mothers, sisters and sweethearts coming galloping down the street some day, sitting astride a horse. The average American boy would blush with shame at such a sight. Of course the women have an excuse for adopting this extremely unlady-like mode of riding a horse. They always trump up an excuse when they want to imitate the masculine sex. They claim it is a good way to reduce their avoirdupois, but they should own up to the facts and admit that they are trying simply to become "mannish." It seems the desire of the woman of to-day to put away the purity and modesty our forefathers so much admired in the gentler sex and become as near a man as possible--Ex. 3 May 1901--B. F. Andrews, of Burton, has been appointed postmaster at that place to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of Robert Dougherty. 3 May 1901--Born, on April 26th, to J. D. Mattocks and wife, a son. 3 May 1901--Born, on April 27th, to Bud Goin and wife, a son. 3 May 1901--B. F. Owens, a prominent citizen of Sturgeon, died at that place Saturday, aged about 65 years. 10 May 1901--WILLIAMS' BODY FOUND IN RIVER--Wife Murderer Who Escaped Mob Met Quick Death--Drowned Near Brunswick.--From The Kansas City Times--Brunswick, MO, May 6--About 4 o'clock this afternoon, while Fred Laster and a Negro were fishing in Grand river, near Brunswick, they were attracted by the ghastly sight of a half decayed body of a well dressed man caught on the root of a tree. The boys notified Marshal Turner, who brought the body to town, where it was identified as that of Horace Williams, who escaped from a mob at that place on March 18. In his pockets was a letter and in his watch a perfectly preserved picture of the dead wife. The crime for which Williams was pursued was the murder of his wife, Emma Swain Williams, at their home near Forest Green March 14. At the time of Williams' escape the river was very high and the fugitive was twice traced by bloodhounds to the stream. Here it is supposed he plunged in, hoping to swim across. Since that time, stimulated by the vengeance of a large and influential family and by large rewards, strict search has been made all over the country. Sheriff Veatch signifies his willingness to pay the reward, as his offer was for the body dead or alive. 10 May 1901--Born, on the 5th, to John Davis and wife, a son. 10 May 1901--Born, on the 5th, to A. B. Guerin and wife, a daughter. 10 May 1901--Born, on the 10th, to John Stone and wife, a daughter. 10 May 1901--While at play Wednesday, Minnie, the little daughter of W. I. Williams had the misfortune to fall and break her arm. 10 May 1901--F. M. Daniel, of near Harrisburg, and Miss Gussie Nichols, daughter of Mrs. N. A. Nichols of near town, were married at the residence of and by Rev. Notley Magruder, in Howard county, on May the 3rd. The wedding was a secret affair and was a big surprise to their friends. The News wishes this young couple a happy life. 10 May 1901--On the first page of this issue will be found a dispatch taken from the Kansas City Times, telling of the finding in Grand river of the body of Horace Williams who was accused of murdering his wife near Glasgow about March 14th last, and who escaped from a mob at Brunswick. An additional dispatch says the body has been further identified by the gold filling in the teeth and the finding of $2.40 in the pockets of his clothing--the exact amount of money Williams is known to have had when he escaped. 10 May 1901--Married, May 9, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wales Campbell, Mr. Claud Avery and Miss Mertie Campbell, Eld. S. B. Naylor officiating. The News extends good wishes. 10 May 1901--Owing to the death of H. H. Jamison, which occurred at the residence of the editor last Thursday, the News is one day late this week. 10 May 1901--H. H. JAMISON DEAD--Harrison H. Jamison died at the residence of his son-in-law, W. H. Welch, in Higbee, on May 9, 1901, of general debility, aged 80 years, three months and seven days. Deceased had been in very feeble health for a number of years, and while it was thought his last sickness would prove fatal, death came rather unexpectedly as he had apparently rallied and was thought to be improving up to within a few hours preceding the summons. Deceased was born in Franklin county, Missouri, February 2, 1821, and at the age of eleven years removed with his parents to Polk county when that part of our great state was comparatively on the frontier, and his early life was that of the hardy pioneer. His father was a member of the first county court of Polk county, the first session of which was held in 1835. On Feb 25, 1845, deceased was married to Miss Sarah R. Montgomery, who survives him, but who is at present with a married daughter, Mrs. Anna L. Wither; of Denver, Colo, and who was prevented by reason of age and infirmity from being at his bedside in his last days. In 1858 and again in 1859 he was assessor Hickory county. In 1862 he was appointed sheriff of said county by Gov. Hamilton R. Gamble, and was afterwards elected to this office. In 1856 he became a member of the Missionary Baptist church and from that day until his death he remained a firm believer in God and His revelation. It can be said of him as it can, perhaps, of few, that in all his long and eventful eighty years he never had a personal encounter with a fellow man and was never engaged in a law suit. Five children survive him, as follows: Mrs. Anna L. Wither, of Denver, Col, Mrs. W. H. Welch, of Higbee, Mrs. C. W. Walker and John Jamison, of Wheatland, MO, and J. W. Jamison of Boonville. Brief funeral services were conducted at the residence Friday afternoon by Rev. J. E. Norvell, after which the remains were conveyed to the city cemetery and tenderly laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. Peace to his ashes! 10 May 1901--John M. Forest, who formerly lived in Higbee, died at his home in Sturgeon on May 1. He had many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. 17 May 1901--THOMAS-LAMBIER--Mr. David Thomas and Miss Maggie Lambier were quietly married Wednesday night at 8:30, May 15, 1901, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. Lambier, C. S. Rennison of the M. E. Church, officiating. Attendants, Mr. John Walton and Miss Elsie Lambier, sister of the bride. Only the immediate relatives were present. Elegant refreshments were bountifully served. The bride is a most estimable young lady. Her sunny disposition and industrious habits have won for her a host of friends. The groom came to Higbee from Bevier some time ago and has been a general favorite with both old and young. He is a young man of energy and promise. They were the recipients of many useful presents. The News joins their many friends in wishing them health, wealth and lifelong happiness. 17 May 1901--RUSSELL-DANIELS--The home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Daniels was the scene of a delightful gathering Wednesday eve, May 15, 1901, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary, to Mr. Chas. Russell. The home had been beautifully and appropriately decorated for the occasion, and at the appointed hour, in the presence of a host of friends and well wishes, Rev. C. S. Rennison of Fayette, in a very solemn and impressive manner, pronounced the words that made them one. The wedding supper, which followed, was a most sumptuous one, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. To this most worthy young couple the News joins other friends in wishing a happy and prosperous journey through life. 17 May 1901--Ben Duglas, an aged gentleman living near the Randolph Springs, was killed at that place Sunday by a Wabash train. 17 May 1901--Married, near Huntsville, on May 9, 1901, Mr. Chas. Burton, formerly of this place, and Miss Ora Burton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burton. The News extends good wishes. 24 May 1901--Died, on May 22, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kinney. 24 May 1901--J. S. Bradley went hunting down in Howard county Saturday, and brought back with him 18 squirrels. 24 May 1901--Carl A. Beckman, a railroad hand was killed at Macon Tuesday while trying to board a freight train. 24 May 1901--Born, on the 22nd, to Alex Warford and wife, a son. 24 May 1901--Mathew Ray and Miss Cleora Maxfield, daughter of B. F. Maxfield of this place, drove over to Huntsville Saturday and were married. The News joins other friends in extending best wishes. 24 May 1901--Fred Burdott and Miss Katie Piggot both of Salisbury, were married in that city Wednesday, May 15, 1901, Rev. Father John Hennes, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic church, tying the nuptial knot.--Keytesville Courier. Miss Piggott is a sister of Mrs. Wm. Burke of this place. 24 May 1901--Wm F. Elliott, one of the most prominent citizens of this county, died at his home in Moberly on May 18th, aged 64 years. He had been sheriff and collector for two terms when those offices were combined. He had been cashier of the Mechanics' Bank, and was its president for ten years. 24 May 1901--August Adler died at his home about five miles southeast of Higbee on Wednesday, May 22, 1901, of inflammation of the bowels and inflammatory rheumatism, aged about 45 years. Mr. Adler was a hard-working, honest, Christian gentleman, and besides leaving a wife, son and six daughters, leaves a host of friends to mourn his departure. The remains will be laid to rest to-day in the New Hope cemetery. To the bereaved ones the News tenders its sympathy. 24 May 1901--Mrs. Isaac Gross, a pioneer lady of Macon county, who would have reached the advanced age of 101 years on the 15th of next June, died at her daughter's home near cottage, Macon county. She was born in North Carolina in 1800, and came to Missouri in 1829, locating in Huntsville. One of Mrs. Gross' peculiarities for the past ten years was her great desire to attend funerals, and it is said that she was present at every one that occurred in the neighborhood. She had shrunk so that at the time of her death she only weighed forty pounds--Kansas City Times. 31 May 1901--Born, on May 26, to John Gorman and wife, a daughter. 31 May 1901--Mr. Frank Zaffke, a merchant of Baccus, Minn, and Miss Nannie Brasfield, the estimable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brasfield of this place, were married in Minneapolis, Minn, Wednesday, May 29, 1901, from which place they proceed to accus, their future home. The News joins Miss Nannie's many Higbee friends and relatives in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. 31 May 1901--Lincoln county was organized December 14, 1818, and the story of its naming is an interesting one. Major Christopher Clark, one of the first settlers, was a member of the legislature in 1818, and a genuine frontiersman. He was an earnest advocate of the establishment of Lincoln county. In a speech relating to the subject before the members of the legislature, he said: "Mr. Speaker, I'm in favor of the new county. I was born in Lincoln county, North Carolina. I lived a year or two in Lincoln county, Kentucky, and I want to live and die in Lincoln county, Missouri." His sentiments were loudly applauded and the county was organized and named as he desired. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.