Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--IRA HARRIMAN DANGEROUSLY INJURED--Ira Harriman, who recently went to Marissa, Ill, to work in the mines, was dangerously injured Monday by a fall of coal, and that he was not instantly killed is almost a miracle. We did not learn the particulars of the accident, but understand that he was working with a mining machine along with four others when an immense block of coal fell, completely burying him. It was so large that his four companions could not lift or move it, and it had to be broken and split before he could be released. He was rushed to a hospital when it was found that he had been terribly crushed and that two big holes had been cut in his back. We are not advised as to whether or not any bones were broken, but do not see how he could come through such an experience without having every bone in his body crushed. It was at first reported that his back had been broken, but as the latest news from him yesterday was that he had a chance for recovery, this report was doubtless untrue. Mrs. Harriman, who had not yet gone to Marissa, left on the first train to be with him. Mr. Harriman's Higbee friends join the News in the hope for his speedy and permanent recovery. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--REV. GEO. L. JOHNSON WEDS MISS ROMA LUCILLE FULLINGTON--Mr. Geo. L. Johnson of Callao, Mo., and Miss Roma L. Fullington were quietly married Sunday, Feb. 22, 1920, at 8:30 p.m., at the residence of the bride's parents three miles northwest of Higbee, Rev. L. R. Lamb, pastor of the Baptist church of Huntsville, officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Jewell Fullington, Cousin of the bride, and Mr. Russell Walker of Thomas Hill, friend of the groom. Mrs. Johnson is the only living daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Fullington (and) is a most beautiful young lady of the highest culture and refinement, being a very talented musician and singer. She is a member of the 1920 graduating class of Prof. J. Thurber Gray of Huntsville. Mr. Johnson is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Johnson, one of the county's most substantial families and Thomas Hill merchants. Few young men have attained so many honors at the age of 23, being a graduate from Clifton Hill High School, also graduating last June with high honors from William Jewell College. He has been in active work in the ministry for more than two years, is now pastor at Callao, principal of the high school, and editor and owner of the "Callao Journal," a very progressive Macon county newspaper. They will reside in Callao until the close of the scholastic year, after which they will spend their vacation visiting relatives until Sept. 1, and then enter school, he to finish his seminary course, and the bride to continue her studies in music. The best wishes of an innumerable host of relatives and friends follow this estimable couple that their pathway may be strewn with love roses and each at least receive a crown of eternal glory as a reward for a life well spent in the services of the Master. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--(Kathy's notes: The following is a listing of the records for sale at Taylor Music Company in Moberly. Most sold for 85c. These were the songs that the young people of the day were humming, and courting to.) "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," "Home Sweet Home," "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," "Cuban Melodies," "Give Me a Smile and a Kiss," "I'm Always Building Castles In The Air," "Tulip Time," "Nobody Knows," "Every One was meant for Someone," "Lullaby Land," "Angels Dream Waltz," "Venetian Love Song," "Woodland Echoes," "Dear Old Pal of Mine," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Sing, Smile Slumber," "Raging the Scale," "Naval Reserve March," "Boston Commanders March," "I've Got My Captain Working For Me Now," "They're All Sweeties," "Coo Coo Orchestra Dance Record" "Mandy Dance," "Where The Lanterns Glow," "Sugar Lump Dance," "Chutney, Dance," "Canary, Dance," "Royal Vagabond, Dance," "A Rose, A Kiss, and You," "Girl of My Heart," " Old Black Joe," "Swanhee River," "When The Preacher Makes You Mine," " Granny Song," "When It's Orange Blossom Time," "Sybil, Dance," "Very Good Eddie, Dance." "Around The Map, Dance," "Down Among The Sheltering Pines," "Alabama Jubilee, Dance." Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--JOE SUTLIFF DEAD--It is with regret that we chronicle the death of another former citizen, Joseph Sutliff, who died February 19, 1920, at his home, on a farm near Clark, Mo. He was stricken with the "flu," and pneumonia developed a few days later, causing his death. His youngest daughter, Mrs. Velma Hamilton, died from the same disease a few days before, which, no doubt, hastened his death. Joseph Sutliff was born in England, April 24, 1860, and was in his 60th year at the time of his death. He came to this country when a lad of nine years. He lived in Higbee a number of years, prior to moving to Clark, a few years ago. He had long been a member of the Christian Church, and placed his membership with the local church in Higbee, during the pastorate of E. Y. Keiter. Owing to the nature of his sickness, there were no funeral services held. He is survived by his wife, one son, Thomas, of Clark, and six daughters, Mrs. Jno. Lewis, Mrs. J. N. Cleeton, Mrs. Frank Barron, Mrs. Ernest Truby all of Higbee, Mrs. Raymond Cook, New Salem, Ill., and Mrs. Carl Benette, Kirksville, Mo. Joseph Sutliff was a kind husband and father, and a good neighbor and citizen. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING--Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Powell, two of the county's most highly respected citizens, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Tuesday, the 24th, at their country home northeast of town, their guests being Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Terrill and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Powell and son, Frank. Needless to say, the occasion was a very happy one. That they may celebrate many more anniversaries is the wish of a wide circle of friends. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--J. J. BRADLEY TO TEXAS--J. J. Bradley, who returned from New Mexico some six months or more ago, and who has since been working for a drug firm at Montgomery City, has accepted a position as traveling salesman with the J. S. Merrill Drug Co. of St. Louis and will travel in the south, making his headquarters at El Paso, Texas. He is at present recovering from the flu, or a similar ailment, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. G. Owen, of Moberly and will leave for the south as soon as he is able to travel. The best wishes of a host of friends in old Higbee will follow him. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--GOT ENOUGH OF TEXAS--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Hardin, who disposed of their big farm just south of Moberly early last fall and moved to San Benito, Texas, will be pleased to learn that they are to return to Randolph county, having had all of Texas they want. Mr. Hardin will move to the old Thos. Spurling farm northeast of town, which he purchased last week from Walter Spurling, and will move back about May 1. Mr. Spurling will move to the Thos. Brockman farm east of town, having purchased the half interest of his brother, May W. Spurling. They purchased the farm about a year ago, it will be remembered, at $125 an acre. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Worley of Des Moines, Ia., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Warford and other relatives and friends. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--TWO FINE FARMS FOR SALE--In order to settle the estate of the late H. E. Pattrick, the two farms belonging to the estate will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the court house door in Moberly on Monday, March 15, 1920. These are among the best farms in Randolph county and are located 3 1/2 miles northwest of Higbee on the Higbee-Huntsville road. One contains 146 acres, all in cultivation, except 10 acres of timber. The other farm adjoins and contains 148 acres, all in cultivation and grass. Good houses and barns, fruit, plenty of water. You can't go wrong in buying either or both. Come and look them over. L. T. Pattrick, G. E. Lessly, Administrators. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Mrs. Wade Fullington received a telegram Friday morning from Belleflower, Mo., relating the sad news of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Madge Cole, from flu and pneumonia. The entire family are down with the flu, Mrs. Cole's father-in-law having died the same week from the dreaded disease. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Phillips, a son. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Thos. Jones of Detroit, who rented the John Whitmore farm west of town several weeks ago, arrived the latter part of last week, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nora, and moved to the farm Tuesday. The NEWS joins the community in extending the right hand of fellowship to these good people and in the hope that their stay will be permanent. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Mrs. Nero Thompson returned Monday from a visit with relatives at Fayette. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--MRS. GEORGE WOODS DEAD--Mrs. George Woods, who had been seriously ill for several days from flue and pneumonia, died at the family home in this place at noon Wednesday, February 24, 1920,--Higbee's first victim this year of this dread disease. Mrs. Woods was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Len Hopson of Moberly, where she was born and reared and from whose schools she was a graduate. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband and five small children, the oldest of whom is but eleven years old. The entire family was down with the same disease at one time, and at the hour of going to press the baby, about a year old, is not expected to live through the night. Mrs. Woods also leaves one sister, Mrs. Carrol Hudson of Moberly, and a brother, Harold Hopson, of Cleveland, Ohio. Though the family had resided here but a year or so, Mrs. Woods, by her gentle Christian manner made warm friends of all with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted wife and mother and consecrated Christian lady. To the heartbroken husband and his motherless babes the deepest sympathy of all goes out. Owing to the illness of the children, the body of Mrs. Woods was taken to the home of the parents in Moberly yesterday to await the arrival of the brother from Ohio, when funeral services will be held and interment made in Oakland cemetery. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shirley, a daughter. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Born, on the 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Thomas of near Yates, a daughter. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--MRS. W. A. WHITMORE ASKS DIVORCE.--Through her attorney, M. J. Lilly, Mrs. Mary E. Whitmore this week filed suit in the April term of circuit court for divorce from Wm. A. Whitmore of this place. They were married August 20, 1919. She alleges in her petition that within three weeks from the date of the marriage he began using indecent language towards her, and in other ways showing that he cared nothing for her. Mr. Whitmore is past 75 years of age, and Mrs. Whitmore a few years his junior. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Roy Lynch of southeast of town, who is not noted for dancing, did a few fancy steps one day last week that he probably couldn't duplicate if his life depended upon it. He had taken a rat trap, in which he had captured a large rat, out into the yard, and thinking to have a little fun, armed himself with a stick and then liberated the rat. It was the unexpected that happened, for the rat made a bee line for Mr. Lynch and ran up the leg of his trousers. Throwing away his club, and perhaps forgetting all about having intended to kill the rat, Mr. Lynch grabbed the leg of his trousers just above the knee with one hand and with the other made an attempt o take them off, which proved a somewhat difficult matter, as the rat was also putting in its best licks and waltzed Mr. Lynch all over the yard. The rat finally turned and made its exit when it was killed. Mr. Lynch's family, who had been called out into the yard to witness the fun, sure got their money's worth and are still sore from laughing. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--The two small children of Pat Carson have been seriously ill for several days, and at the hour of going to press the recovery of the youngest was a matter of grave doubt. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--J. P. Dumont, local manager of the C. J. Harris Lumber Co., will leave today for Kansas City to spend his birthday, Sunday, with his family. As he was born on February 29, he has a birthday only once every four years, and with his family makes the most of the occasion. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--Jennie Mag, the little three year old daughter of George Forsyth and wife, of Higbee, has heard much talk of death this winter, although her mother was unaware that she ever gave the slightest attention to it. While no deaths have occurred in the Forsyth family, they have lost so many friends and their deaths have come so closely together that the little girl gave her mother very much of a surprise one day last week, when, waking from her afternoon nap she looked up and inquired, "Who has gone to Heaven, now mother?"--Madison Times. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--George May, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Brown, living 4 miles north of Clark, died Monday of the flu. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. E. L. Rutledge of this place. Friday, 27 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 45--MELVIN MARSHALL FOR SHERIFF--Melvin Marshall, more familiarly known as "Poss," Moberly's popular and capable chief of police, this week places his name in our announcement column as a candidate for the office of sheriff. Mr. Marshall is a Randolph county product, being born and reared on a farm near Renick, and is a brother of Wiley Marshall of near Elliott, and is well known to most of our readers. He has been a citizen of Moberly for many years, serving as a member of the police force and is at present serving his second term as chief of police of that city. He has proved a competent and fearless officer, and has so discharged the duties of the office that he has won the respect and confidence of all who know him. He promises, if honored with the office of sheriff, to discharge each and every duty to the very best of his ability and with absolute fairness to all. He earnestly solicits your support, and hopes later when the weather will permit to solicit each voter personally. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--GEORGE HAYDEN DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of George A. Hayden, formerly of this place, will learn with deep regret of his death, which occurred in Des Moines, Ia., on the 7th. We have no particulars, but presume death was caused from pneumonia or flu. The first that was known of his death was a letter to Marshall W. I. Williams, dated the 14th, from J. C. Bradfield, clerk of Camp No. 18, Woodmen of the World, stating that death had occurred on the 7th, and that George had enough in cash and Liberty Bonds to defray all of the funeral expenses. He stated that Hayden had worked for him as a job printer for several years, and wanted Mr. Williams to furnish him the names of his relatives that he might communicate with them. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. A. F. Hayden of Hannibal, and two brothers, Ernest and Charles Hayden, of the same city, and one sister, Mrs. Brack Terrill, of this place, to all of whom our deepest sympathy goes out. Deceased was the son of the late Melvin Hayden and was born in Salisbury in March, 1869, moving with his parents to the vicinity of Higbee a few years later and to Higbee in 1887. He went to Iowa in about 1894 and had since followed the printing business there, most of the time in Des Moines. When The NEWS editor landed here a kid in 1887, George was one of the first friends he made. A better fellow one never knew, and in all of our association with him we found him kind and sympathetic, a man of his word on all occasions and under all circumstances and true blue, no matter what the test by which he was tried. Being a hopeless cripple, his right limb, on account of a sickness in his early childhood, being withered, and realizing that he could never do manual labor, he was one among the first callers at the NEWS office and asked the privilege of learning to set type, which was readily granted. Putting in all the spare time he could at the case, he soon mastered all we were able to teach him, and later he made a regular hand in the office until he was made deputy postmaster. He was one of the editors and owners of the only daily Higbee ever boasted, but as things turned out it proved very short lived. Back in those days the removal of the Alton division from Slater was hourly expected by all loyal citizens and the rumor becoming so strong at that particular time, George and the writer, being so sure that Higbee in a short time would outrank Moberly, launched the Higbee Daily News--a two-page sheet, having four 12-inch columns to the page. The total income for our six days of hard work was $20. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--Born, on the 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lyon, a son. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--Mrs. Henry Angelberger orders her address changed from Cleveland, Ohio, to Burlington, Ia., where Mr. Angelberger, superintendent of a big construction company, now has a million dollar job under way. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--MRS. H. F. BRADFORD DEAD--Mrs. Margaret Bradford, beloved wife of H. F. Bradford, of St. Louis, mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at a hospital in that city on the 13th, from pneumonia following the flu. Mrs. Bradford was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Mooney of this place, and was born on the farm just south of town on December 18, 1893. She was married to H. F. Bradford of St. Louis on March 12, 1909, and had since resided in that city. She is survived by her husband and their four little children, her mother, one brother, J. F. Mooney, of St. Louis, an done sister, Mrs. Nellie Pierce, of Chicago. The body was brought to Higbee and funeral services conducted Monday at the West Side Hotel by the Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment made in Tucker cemetery by the side of her father, John Mooney, and a baby sister, who crossed the dark river a few years ago. Deceased was a consecrated, Christian lady and was a general favorite with all who knew her. Knowing in whom she had put her trust, death had no terrors for her, and she met it calmly and unafraid, giving directions as to her funeral a short time before she passed away. The warmest sympathy of all goes out to the bereft and especially to the young husband, who was unable to attend the funeral, being down with the same disease, and whose father was buried the day his companion was called home. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--MRS. EUPHEMIA ANDERSON DEAD--Mrs. Euphemia Anderson, widow of Rev. Wm. Anderson, one of the best known and best beloved ministers of the Christian church in his day, and pastor of the church here for many years, died at the old home near Elliott Monday night following a short illness from pneumonia. She was 86 years old, and is survived by her daughter, Miss Sallie, and one son, Frank. She also leaves seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wilcox of Moberly and Mrs. Eugenia Rutherford of Colorado. She was the daughter of Kirtley Collins and was born in a farm within sight of the one which she spent her life. Interment was made in the family cemetery on the farm. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--MRS. L. C. JACKSON DEAD--The many friends of Higbee and vicinity of Mrs. L. C. ("Lem") Jackson will regret to learn of her death, which occurred at her home five miles south of Huntsville on Sunday, the 15th, following an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Jackson was 63 years old and is survived by her husband and one daughter, and five brothers and one sister, viz: Thomas, Ben F., Walter H. and Zeb P. Bagby of near Huntsville, Jacob W. Bagby of Warsaw, and Mrs. Jennie O'Bryan of Huntsville. Mrs. Jackson was a devout Christian lady, a loving and devoted wife and mother, and in her going not only her family, but the entire community, has suffered a severe loss. The NEWS joins in sympathy to the bereaved. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--PIERCE-MANUEL--Dr. Harvey J. Pierce of Greenville, Ohio, and Miss Lillian Manuel were married in Kansas City on Thursday, Feb 12, 1920, at the home of the bride's father, the Rev. R. F. Campbell, the bride's former pastor at Moberly, officiating. The bride is the daughter of George Manuel formerly of this place and is one of Higbee's prettiest, sweetest and most accomplished young ladies, and whose always cherry smile and pleasant manner made friends of all she met. Dr. Pierce, who is an active practice in Greenville, comes from one of that city's very best families and is a gentleman of the highest worth and character. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--MRS. MARVIN HAMILTON DEAD--Mrs. Marvin Hamilton died at her home near Clark Sunday from pneumonia, following the flu. She was 16 years of age and is survived by her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sutliff. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--Dr. E. D. Edwards, who was called home from Palo Alto, Cal., two weeks ago by the death of his brother, Rolla, left Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Edwards and the children, for St. Louis. Dr. Edwards, who has been in the army two years or more, and who for the past several months has been connected with the public health hospital maintained by the government at Palo Alto, is undecided as to whether to return to the west, with which he is very much in love, or to resume his practice in St. Louis when he quits the army, and goes to the city to look the situation over. His Higbee friends, who are legion, while wishing him every success, sincerely trust that he will decide to remain nearer home. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kirby presented their son, Charles, a fine phonograph Tuesday of last week in honor of his 23rd birthday. Friday, 20 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 44--Richard A. Jackson, a negro aged nineteen years, has been appointed principal candidate for West Point from St. Louis by Congressman L. C. Dyer. The examination will be held at Jefferson Barracks in March and if Jackson passes he will be the first colored man from Missouri over to enter West Point. In fact, only two negroes ever graduated from West Point---one from Ohio and one from North Carolina. Young, the man appointed from Ohio, is now military attaché from this country to Liberia, Africa--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MARCELINE YOUNG WOMAN--The death of Miss Adelaide Esther Mote, 21 years old which occurred at the home of her mother in Marceline Saturday of last week is a puzzle to physicians, who at an autopsy failed to find any cause. Young, prepossessing in appearance, Miss Mote gradually grew weaker, and a few hours before the end came lose her sight, but succumbed almost without warning. The case was so peculiar that Dr. Ola Putman, the attending physician decided to hold an autopsy. The brain was taken out and examined but found to be perfectly normal, nor could evidence of organic trouble of any kind be located. All the physicians concurred in the finding. Later after reviewing the case and going into the details of the young woman's life more fully, Dr. Putman has arrived at the conclusion that death resulted from lead poisoning. Miss Mote for years used a liquid face preparation, which she mixed herself. The preparation consisted of flake white, a carbonate of lead, mixed with water. An older sister, Miss Maggie Mote, and a younger sister, Miss Marie Mote, are both ill, the symptoms closely resembling the case of their sister. Miss Maggie Mote is quite ill at times having convulsions, the case differing slightly in this respect. Another sister died several years ago and it is recalled that her death resulted in much the same way.--Salisbury Press-Spectator. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--J. Edgar Smith was called to Nelson, Saline county, Sunday, to attend the funerals of his aunt, Mrs. Anneta Wood, and her son, Chas. Jobe. The latter, who was employed in Kansas City as a car repairer by the Missouri Pacific railroad, was run over and killed Saturday while at work under a car, and when his mother was told of the accident she dropped dead. Monday, Mrs. Smith was called to Marshall to attend the funerals of a niece and nephew--Wiley Larue of near Marshall and Clarence Larue, who died at her home near Sheridan, Wyo., the latter part of last week. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--W. R. Rennolds, a nephew of Mrs. John Dennis, died at his home in Slater on the 8th of the flu. He leaves a wife and one child. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--A marriage license was issued in Kansas City Wednesday to Mr. Harvey J. Pierce of Greenville, Ohio, and Miss Lillian Manuel, formerly of this place. The marriage, we understand, was to take place yesterday. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--FLU BAN STILL ON--On account of the prevalence of the flu, but more as a precautionary measure, the Board of Health Thursday of last week closed the school, picture show, all lodges and churches. The ban is still on, but it is expected that it can be lifted some time next week. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS, Moberly, Feb 9.--court makes an order requesting the release of Mrs. Clara Arnold from the State Hospital No. 1, Fulton. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Dewey Goin who is working in Slater spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Goin. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Mrs. Mart Mead, Mrs. Ben Feland and Mrs. Jake Atkins surprised Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hern on Saturday, Feb. 7, by preparing for them a birthday dinner. The dinner was in honor of Mr. Hern's 67th birthday. As Mr. Hern had been in the habit of going to town every Saturday, the girls did not know how to keep him at home until they could get there, so one of them called him up over the phone, telling them that a party had called and said for him to be at home about ten or ten-thirty, that they wanted to see him on particular business. When the time came the children began to arrive with baskets brimful of good things to eat. At the noon hour the sumptuous dinner was spread. About four o'clock the guests departed, wishing their father many more happy birthdays as this one had been. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Mart Mead, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Feland and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Adkins and family, and Mrs. Lou Fisher and children. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Born, on the 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Riley of Kansas City, a son. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Born, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Cable, a son. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Harris, a son. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Mrs. Eddie Gruber and little daughter left Saturday for Tilden, Ill, to join Mr. Gruber who has located there. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--M. G. Skillman, a Fayette grocer, committed suicide Monday by hanging. He had been dead several hours when found in his barn. Poor health is supposed to have been the cause of his act. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Mrs. Rich Griffith and Mrs. Edgar Giles will leave Sunday for New Baden, Ill., where Messrs. Griffith and Giles have decided to locate. They leave a host of friends in Higbee who give them up with deep regret and all of whom hope their stay will be only temporary. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Mrs. Mary Mooney was called to St. Louis Friday by a message stating that her daughter, Mrs. J. Denton Pierce, was dangerously ill of pneumonia and that her recovery was doubtful. A letter received yesterday from Mrs. Mooney stated that Mrs. Pierce was no better. The latter's host of friends join the NEWS in the wish for her speedy recovery. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--One day last week, Mrs. Ben Wright, who had been doing some work in the basement of her home, was very much surprised, not to say frightened, when she mounted the stairs, to see a big, burly man headed down the stairs. Mrs. Wright, who happened to have a large butcher knife in her hand, instead of dropping it and fainting, as many might have done, took a death grip on the handle and advancing up the steps, commanded the intruder in no uncertain tones, to get out, and to get quick, which order he lost no time in obeying. The man was a stranger, and as cooked food is not generally kept in basements, it is supposed he was bent on robbery and was making a search of the house to see that no one was at home. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--REV WM. COURT DEAD--Rev. Wm. Court, pastor of the Methodist church here some fifteen years ago, and one of the most able and best beloved pastors the church ever had, died at his home in St. Louis on the 4th from the flu. At the time of his death he was pastor of St. Paul's church, one of the largest and best churches in the city. At the time of his pastorate here he was a student in Central College, Fayette, and on his graduation he was transferred to the St. Louis conference and organized the Cabbanne church, and a few years later went to Japan where he had charge of the Palmore Institute for six years, returning to this country on account of his wife's health. He is survived by his wife and three children. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--J. E. Mosley, who formerly followed the carpenter's trade here, but who left the year of the world's fair, 17 years ago, arrived Wednesday from Portland, Oregon, for a visit with friends, being on his way to New Orleans. Since leaving Higbee, Mr. Mosley has seen most of the world, having served several years in the navy as ship's carpenter, following the sea on competing his enlistment, and again joining the navy when war was declared. He is now a first class seaman, he tells us, and carries papers entitling him to sail as second mate. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--R. D. Bradley returned to his home in Burkburnett, Texas, Wednesday after a visit with his uncle, Ed. Bradley. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--MRS. E. G. EDWARDS DEAD--Mrs. Celia Edwards beloved wife of E. G. ("Ted') Edwards, died at the family home in Moberly at 6 o'clock Monday evening, Feb. 9 1920, following an illness of a few days from pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Fannie and Minnie and one son, Harry. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. John Riley, Madison; and Mrs. Pete Schawo, of south of town; also two brothers, Harry Lewis of Moberly, and Robert Lewis of Oklahoma. The family formerly resided south of town, moving to Moberly some three or four years ago, and all recognized in Mrs. Edwards the truest type of consecrated Christian, wife, mother, neighbor and friend, and all join the NEWS in deepest sympathy to the bereft. Funeral services were held at New Hope, Howard County, Wednesday, by Rev. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly. Friday, 13 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 43--Charley Jones, aged about 45 years, employed by Horace Kingsbury, a well known farmer of near New Franklin, was killed Saturday morning. He was driving a team hitched to a manure spreader, and it is supposed the team ran away with him and that he was crushed to death by the spreader. His body was badly mangled. He is survived by a wife and two children. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

FYI: This is probably the simplest method for accessing any of the mailing list archives, especially if you don't know the name of the list, this is the location of the complete index to RootsWeb's 22,055 genealogy mailing lists. - Karen http://lists.rootsweb.com/

Since I am now receiving emails of easier ways to access the mailing list interactive search I thought I would add this. Yes, I am aware that there are easier ways to access it, the simplest being to go to: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl and then making it one of your favorites. It is the mailing list archives interactive search engine. My reason for doing it the way that I did and providing the URLs was to show those that are novices what else is available to them. - Karen Mailing List Archives: Interactive Search http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl

I have received several emails since mentioning accessing the Mailing List Archives in a message. Rather than address them all individually I thought I would post the "how-to" information here. 1). Go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/ 2). Look at everything that is available to you for searching purposes. 3). Note: The mailing list archives search engine is just a very small portion of what is available to you. 4). Scroll down to: SEARCH ENGINES AND DATABASES http://searches.rootsweb.com/ 5). Click on it 6). Look at the entries and say "WOW" (Like I did, way back when) 7). Scroll down to: User Contributed Records — Miscellaneous and click on Mailing List Archives: Interactive Search http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl 8). At this point you will then have to enter part of the mailing list name (you can do this with any of the mailing lists) for Howard Co it is: MoHoward-L 9). Good luck! Karen

16 Feb 1900--Wm Farris, one of the oldest pioneers of this part of the county, died at his home three miles southeast of Higbee Tuesday night, of general debility, aged 78 years. William 'Isaac' FARRIS. This is my 3rd great grandfather. Born about 1822 in Indiana. Married Mahala Ann ROBERTS BYRAM 1848 in Schuyler County, MO. Both are buried at Fairview Cemetery.

I have the Howard Co marriage records and can look there tomorrow. I really hope it is not in the Randolph Co ones. They only go through the 1890s - at least the ones I have. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike & Kathy Bowlin <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 6:16 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] 1900 marriage records? > Hi Folks, > > Janet, caught me on a real whopper of an error in the following post. > > > 6 Apr 1900--Married, in Higbee, on April 2, 1900, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Elgin, Texas, and Miss Fratie Whitmore, of > Moberly, Rev. J. E. Norvell, officiating. They left on the evening train for Elgin, their future home. The News joins their many > friends in extending good wishes. > > > Looks like I left out one very important part of this announcement. The GROOM. Since the reel that I transcribed this from has > already gone back to the Historical society, is there anyone on the list who might have access to the 1900 marriage records, either > on microfilm or in transcripted form, who could supply the name of the lucky groom? Obviously, the last name of the Mr. and Mrs. C. > F. is also missing, but it looks like they were living in Elgin, Texas. I know that I have read articles about a family that was > living there, but I can't remember the family name. Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks > > Kathy Bowlin >

Just wanted to send a very grateful and public thank-you to Doras Trussell for saving my bacon, and supplying the missing name for the Groom in the 6 Apr 1900 article. Thanks Doras! Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doras Trussell" <[email protected]> To: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] 1900 marriage records? > Kathy: > > According to my records on April 1, 1900 Miss Fratie Whitmore married Claud > Goldsbury. > > Doras > > At 05:16 PM 06/14/2001, you wrote: > >Hi Folks, > > > > Janet, caught me on a real whopper of an error in the following post. > > > > > >6 Apr 1900--Married, in Higbee, on April 2, 1900, at the residence of Mr. > >and Mrs. C. F. Elgin, Texas, and Miss Fratie Whitmore, of > >Moberly, Rev. J. E. Norvell, officiating. They left on the evening train > >for Elgin, their future home. The News joins their many > >friends in extending good wishes. > > > > > > Looks like I left out one very important part of this > > announcement. The GROOM. Since the reel that I transcribed this from has > >already gone back to the Historical society, is there anyone on the list > >who might have access to the 1900 marriage records, either > >on microfilm or in transcripted form, who could supply the name of the > >lucky groom? Obviously, the last name of the Mr. and Mrs. C. > >F. is also missing, but it looks like they were living in Elgin, Texas. I > >know that I have read articles about a family that was > >living there, but I can't remember the family name. Any help would be > >appreciated. > > > > Thanks > > > > Kathy Bowlin > > >

4 May 1900--Born, on the 2nd, to A. B. Heathman and wife, a daughter. 4 May 1900--We learn that Richard Maxfield, who went to Richmond some time ago, was married recently. 4 May 1900--Miss Amanda Brink aged 20 years, and Miss Opal Forrest aged 15, died at Sturgeon this week, of measles, and Mrs. W. A. Walker aged 44, died of consumption. 4 May 1900--Mrs. Moss Shaw Shoots Herself--The community was greatly shocked last Saturday upon learning that Mrs. Emma Shaw, who lived with her husband, Moss Shaw, at her father's, C. S. Hargis, one miles east of town, had shot and killed herself. From what few particulars we were able to pick up, the facts are about as follows: In the morning Mrs. Shaw's step-mother and grandmother came to town to do some trading, leaving her at home in her usual good health and spirits, busily engaged in ironing the previous day's washing. Upon their return, shortly before noon, Mrs. Shaw was still ironing and asked her grandmother to please finish the garment she was then working upon, while she stepped out of the house for a moment. They supposed she had gone for some wood and thought no more of the matter until a pistol shot rang out from the direction of the barn. Her brother was sent to the barn to ascertain the cause of the shot, and soon returned with the awful news that his sister had killed herself. Medical aid was at once summoned but was of no avail, as death had been instantaneous, the ball having passed through her heart. No cause can be assigned for her self destruction. We learn, but have heard it disputed, that she left two notes--one to her step-mother, telling her what disposition to make of her things, and the other one to her husband. It is said that these notes were lost in the excitement before they had been read, and unless they can be found (if they ever existed) the reason for her suicide will never be known. Deceased was about 21 years of age and leaves a husband, father and several brothers to mourn her untimely end. The remains were laid to rest Sunday at Myres Chapel, Howard county. To the heartbroken family the News extends its warmest sympathy. 4 May 1900--Mrs. Hulda Burton and daughter, Miss Bettie, moved to Huntsville Tuesday. 4 May 1900--B. F. Kirby has secured employment in Kansas City and will leave for that place about the 20th. 4 May 1900--J. E. Terrill, who has been in Oregon for some time, and who was expected home the first of the week, has concluded to remain in the West, and has accepted a position in Salt Lake City, Utah. 4 May 1900--Mr. John Woods and Miss Fannie Rogers, both of near town, drove over to Huntsville Wednesday and were married. The News extends good wishes. 4 May 1900--John McCrary, aged 81 years, a pioneer citizen of Howard county, died at his home west of Fayette on April 30th. 11 May 1900--The many friends of Mrs. H. P. Gouldman will regret to learn of her death which occurred at Blue Springs, MO, on May 2. 11 May 1900--Born, on the 10th, to Lob Cable and wife, a daughter. 11 May 1900--Wm Cunningham, one of Randolph's oldest citizens died at his home east of Moberly on the 8th, aged 78 years. 18 May 1900--Born, on the 17th, to George Burge and wife, a son. 18 May 1900--J. C. Ferguson, a prominent banker and leading citizen of Fayette, died Wednesday morning of heart disease, aged 64 years. 25 May 1900--EBENEZER ITEMS--Born, on the 20th, to Garret Lyons and wife, a son. 25 May 1900--Dr. Orville Pitney is talking of going west about the first of the month, with the view of locating. The doctor is a bright young man, and the News predicts success for him wherever he may cast his lot. 25 May 1900--W. H. Robb, who had been suffering from lung trouble for some time, died at his home south of town on the 23rd, aged 50 years. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. J. E. Norvell, pastor of the Baptist church, of which deceased was a member. The remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground on the old home place south of town. He leaves a wife, sister, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn his death. 25 May 1900--Mrs. Eppa Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Smothers, died at their home in Fairbanks, Texas, on Sunday, May 20th, of cancer of the stomach. These people are all well known in Howard county, having left here about a year ago for Texas. We are sorry indeed to learn of such sad bereavement of parents and husband, and offer them consolation and sympathy in this hour of sad affliction. Later--A telegram from Houston, Texas, states that James Davis, husband of the deceased, is under arrest, charged with poisoning the milk which his wife drank--Fayette Democrat Leader. 25 May 1900--Forrest Waters, the Moberly boy who was accidentally shot in the head with a target rifle, on April 8, died on the 19th inst. 25 May 1900--Erastus Scoles, who died at Neosho recently, aged 87 years, served in the Mexican war, and was in the first regiment that entered the City of Mexico. He served in the civil war in the Sixth Missouri infantry and Tenth Illinois cavalry. He participated in twenty-six general engagements besides a large number of skirmishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

20 Apr 1900--DEATH OF EDWARD HAYDEN--When the call was made for soldiers in consequence of the determination of the country to deliver the Dubans from the tyrannical yoke of Spain, many of our boys promptly responded to the call. Some saw service on battle fields, while others were kept in reserve at home. At the termination of the Cuban question those who had joined the Volunteers were discharged and returned to their homes. Some had acquired a taste for military life and soon took advantage of the opportunity afforded to join the regular army. One of the latter was Edward Hayden. Ed. originally enlisted in the Third Missouri Volunteers in 1898, but on the disbanding of the regiment returned home, where he remained for a short time. His ardor for service in his country's cause would not allow him to settle down to an ordinary citizen's life and accordingly he again enlisted, this time in the U. S. army and was assigned to troop M. Fifth cavalry, and was soon sent to active service in Puerto Rico. While there a terrific cyclone swept over the island in which he received such serious injuries that he was sent to the hospital for treatment. His injuries were aggravated by dysentery, and instead of improving he gradually grew worse, so that it was ultimately deemed necessary to send him to the New York hospital where he could receive better treatment than in Porto Rico. After undergoing a course of treatment in New York his recovery was looked upon as hopeless, and he was discharged from the army and sent home to die. He reached his mother's residence in this city on February 12th, and was kindly and lovingly cared for by his mother, sister and brothers, who placed him under a physician's care and did all that could possibly be done for him. It was soon seen that recovery was not to be hoped for, and he continued to grow weaker until death came as a relief at 3 o'clock p.m. on the 13th inst. When he left New York he was told by the physicians that there was no hope for him, and before he started for home he purchased clothing in which to be buried, and a lot of presents and keepsakes for each member of the family. When he reached home he informed his mother of his condition, and again two days before he died he told her that he knew he must die and that she would find all necessary clothing in his trunk. About noon on the day he died he became suddenly worse and commenced sinking rapidly and told his mother that the room was getting dark, and she asked him if he knew what it meant and he replied that he did. She then asked, "How is it with you?" and he replied, "It is all well with me, mother, if it is well with you." These were about the last words he spoke. A short service was held at the residence at 1 o'clock p.m. on Sunday by the Rev. J. E. Norvell, where many sympathizers attended to evidence their respect for Ed. and to condole (that's what it said!) with the family. A large cortege followed the remains to the family burying ground at the Botts grave yard two miles southwest of town, where they were lovingly and tenderly laid to rest. The entire community sympathizes with the family in the loss of their dear one in early manhood. His future career was a promising one as hopes of early advancement were held out to him in the profession he had chosen. We are proud of all our boys who left this neighborhood for the army. All behaved well, but none more so than Ed, and so far his is the only death that has occurred amongst them. 20 Apr 1900--A. S. Higdon met with a painful and serious accident last Saturday morning. He hitched a span of horses to a saw log and was loading it on his wagon, when one of the horses shoked down, and in falling also knocked Mr. Higdon down, who fell near the horses feet. The horse immediately regained it's feet, and the log, which was now on an inclined plane, permitted the horses to come forward. This had transpired so quick that Mr. Higdon had not had time to move before the horses were upon him, stepping upon his chest and side, breaking four of his ribs just over his heart, cutting his knee and head badly, and also internally injuring him. He was brought to town and his wounds dressed, and since has been in a critical condition. 20 Apr 1900--W. P. Mullens and wife, former residents of Higbee, but now of Carthage, MO, lost their twin babies, a boy and a girl, aged 11 months, from measles. Mr. Mullens came to Franklin Junction on last Saturday to bury the boy and while there, he received a telegram from Mrs. Mullens, stating that the girl could not possibly live. He reached home about the time the other child died, and again returned to Franklin Junction Tuesday morning with the remains for burial. They have been particularly unfortunate, having buried 4 children in less than 2 years. 20 Apr 1900--Thos. Wheeler died at his residence east of Higbee, Monday, April 16, 1900, of pneumonia, aged about 45 years. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his loss. 20 Apr 1900--Mrs. L. Sly, nee Miss Dora Wheeler, died at Hallsville, MO, April 13, 1900, aged 21 years. In August 1898 she married L. Sly of this place, and six months ago they moved to Hallsville, MO, where she died. The remains were buried at Friendship church, Boone county. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives. 20 Apr 1900--Died, at the residence of his son, Jeptha Harris, six miles east of Higbee, last Sunday, April 15th, 1900, Wm. Harris, aged 73 years. 20 Apr 1900--The remains of Miss Susie E. Haynes, of Monroe City, who died at the Insane Asylum at Fulton, Tuesday, passed through here Wednesday en route home for interment. 20 Apr 1900--Born, on the 7th, to Ed Shook and wife, a son. 20 Apr 1900--Born, recently, to W. F. Baker and wife, a son. 20 Apr 1900--Anna May Ward, daughter of Edward and Mary Ann Ward, was born August 13, 1875, at Dubois, Ill, and died in Higbee, MO, April 12, 1900. She joined the Higbee Baptist church August, 1897. She was married to W. A. Lessley July 7, 1898. God blessed this union with a son, born Feb 22, 1900. It seems sad to us that the child is left without a mother and the young husband without the help and consolation of a devoted wife. But God knows best. "All things work for good to them that love the Lord." Besides the husband and son she leaves a father and mother, two brothers, and Ruby, an only sister, aged 9 years, The family, the church, the community, has lost a member, but let this sweet, sweet thought comfort us, that those who die in Christ we may meet in the glory land. Brief services were conducted at the home and the body laid to rest in the city cemetery. 20 Apr 1900--A difficulty occurred four miles north of Higbee late Wednesday evening between Geo. Adams and Fred Wheeler, which may cost the latter his life. From what we are able to learn Wheeler went to the residence of his sister, Mrs. Adams and slapped and abused her. This act enraged Mr. Adams and he procured a shot gun and fired at Wheeler, the contents taking effect in his arm and side. The wounds may prove fatal. We understand that Adams went to Moberly and gave himself up to the authorities. 20 Apr 1900--STURGEON ITEMS--Earl, the 15-months-old child of J. T. and Lulu Sexton, died in Moberly the past week and was brought here for burial at Fair West. 20 Apr 1900--STURGEON ITEMS--Mrs. Agatha Kathan, mother of Mrs. John Stoltz, of this place, died in St. Louis April 8, 1900, of inflammatory rheumatism, aged 60 years. She was formerly Mrs. Adam Debus and resided here for many years. 20 Apr 1900--EBENEZER ITEMS--D. L. Barron received a letter from Ireland Monday this week informing him of the death of his mother, who died in that country March 9th, at the age of seventy-nine years. 27 Apr 1900--Died, of consumption, near Myers, Sunday, April 22nd, 1900. Chas Hursman, aged about 25. 27 Apr 1900--Charles A. Hursman died about 5 o'clock Sunday evening, April 23, 1900, at the residence of his mother, 8 miles south of here. He had been somewhat ailing for months but there was no real apprehension of danger, and he was able to engage in his usual work until a few days before death. He was under the care of Dr. McGee, of Burton. On Sunday eve his family believed he was sinking, and sent his brother to Higbee for further medical aid but he had left only a short time when Charley died. His remains were entered in the family burial grounds at Robb's cemetery 11/2 miles south of town, where a short service was conducted. The day was very wet but a large assembly of friends accompanied him to lay him to final rest. Charley was very well thought of by those who knew him, and we join with all in our sympathy for the mother, brothers and sisters. Death is always sad, but especially so when one is cut off in early manhood. Charley was 25 years of age on the 12th of last February. 27 Apr 1900--DEATH OF JOHN W. NEWBY--Born, in Madison county, KY, Sept 22, 1834, died at Kennett, MO, April 16, 1900, John W. Newby. He was first married to a Miss Wright, of his native county. Of the two children born to them, one, a daughter, survived until she was married to a Mr. Sanders, of Monroe county. She died about four years ago. He moved from Kentucky to Monroe county, MO, in 1866 and from there to Higbee, Randolph county, in 1876. In Aug 27, 1877, his first wife, having died several years previously, he was married to Mrs. Green, who survives him, the mother of Mrs. A. B. Mobley, Mrs. W. B. Gordon, of Kennett, Mrs. R. E. Sexton, of Malden and of Mrs. J. D. Marshall, of Clark, Mo. Mr. Newby served four years in the confederate army being a member of Morgan's famous Seventh Kentucky cavalry. Of this time about a year and a half was most unpleasantly spent in prison. At the age of 19, he became a member of the Christian church, and held to the faith during the balance of his life. He was made a Mason in Randolph county, about 15 years ago and for 21 years had been a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He was for a long time a Select Knight in this order. He moved to Kennett, Missouri, about ten years ago and energetically worked at his trade, that of blacksmith, until physically disabled five years ago. Then he was first stricken with partial paralysis, but was able to get about until a year ago. He was city collector for a term ending in 1899. A week ago today, he was the third time attacked by paralysis, this time his entire body being involved. His malady was beyond human assistance. During his years of suffering he had heroically borne up and rarely complained. he was tenderly nursed by his good wife and step-daughters who loved him as they could only have loved their own father. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon, under direction of Kennett lodge, No 68, A. F. and A. M, the interment occurring at Oak Ridge cemetery. Religious services were conducted at the late home by Eld. Blaylock, of the Baptist church--Kennett Democrat. 27 Apr 1900--Mrs. Lulu Bagby, wife of B. F. Bagby, who went to St. Louis a short time ago for medical treatment, died at that place April 20, 1900, aged 37 years. Deceased leaves a husband, three small children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest Sunday in the Bagby family burying ground. 27 Apr 1900--Born, on the 20th, to Wm. Robb and wife, a daughter. 27 Apr 1900--Wilson Payne, col, of Fayette, died Thursday of last week in the Fulton insane asylum. 27 Apr 1900--Mrs. Thos. Pierce, who was stricken with paralysis sometime ago, continues very poorly. She is 89 years old, and her recovery is doubtful. 27 Apr 1900--Fred Wheeler, who was shot last week, an account of which appeared in the News, and who was thought to be fatally wounded, is improving and bids fair to recover. 27 Apr 1900--RUSSELL ITEMS--Married, near Burton, on April 22, 1900, Wm. Blansett, and Miss Susie Grapes. 27 Apr 1900--William, son of I. M. Carter, about 25 years old, was ordered sent to the insane asylum at Fulton, by the county court here Wednesday. The young man was sent there for insanity in 1897, and released as cured in 1898--Huntsville Herald. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

2 Mar 1900--Issue Missing 9 Mar 1900--Issue Missing 16 Mar 1900--Joseph L. Minor, aged 68 years, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Romesburg, in Huntsville, on March 5. 16 Mar 1900--J. P. Kanatzer went to Centralia Tuesday to visit his sister, Mrs. Park, who is very sick with pneumonia. 16 Mar 1900--J. R. Estill one of the oldest and most wealthy citizens of Howard county, died at his home near Estill Sunday, aged 82 years. 16 Mar 1900--J. W. Bugg who removed from here to Moberly a few years ago, died at that place Sunday morning. He leaves a wife and five small children to mourn his loss. 16 Mar 1900--School news--Etta and Tenny Longdon have the mumps. 16 Mar 1900--Asa Hemphill has been on the sick list since Monday. 16 Mar 1900--John Mooney became suddenly insane Wednesday and will in all probability have to be sent to the asylum. His mind became unbalanced about a year ago and he was sent to the asylum at Nevada, where he soon recovered. 16 Mar 1900--Robert Williams returned Monday from a three weeks visit with relatives in Monroe county. He was accompanied by his grand-daughter, Miss Allie Howell, who will spend two or three weeks with her uncle, W. I. Williams. 23 Mar 1900--Issue missing 30 Mar 1900--THE SITUATION--The News is glad that it can state this week that all danger from a further spread of the small pox is about over. All the cases reported last week are, with one of two exceptions, fully recovered, and were it not for the fact that their families have been exposed to it, they could be turned out with safety. It is expected that the disease will be taken by all those confined in the houses in which the first patients have been confined, but no further spread is feared. The situation is under complete control, and if the proper precautions are taken, Higbee will soon be rid of the disease. Two of Mr. J. J. Bradley's three children are sick with it and it is believed they are taking it. Fay Hemphill is also sick and it is likely he has it also. Every precaution is being taken, and we do not think anyone risks any danger in coming to town as usual. 30 Mar 1900--Wm. Hennecke, deputy marshal at Boonville, was shot and instantly killed Monday night by Elsworth Evans, a Negro, whom he was trying to arrest. Evans had burglarized a cigar store. 30 Mar 1900--STURGEON--James T. Burris, aged 65, died at his home six miles north of Sturgeon, March 25, 1900, after a long illness. Buried at Mt. Pisgah. He had been married three times. 6 Apr 1900--Robert Polson died at his home near Cairo, April 3, aged 45 years, of measles, after an illness of two weeks. 6 Apr 1900--R. H. Williams has ordered the News mailed to him at Holdenville, Indian Territory. 6 Apr 1900--Married, in Higbee, on April 2, 1900, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Elgin, Texas, and Miss Fratie Whitmore, of Moberly, Rev. J. E. Norvell, officiating. They left on the evening train for Elgin, their future home. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 6 Apr 1900--Married, in Armstrong, on April 5, 1900, Dr. J. H. Gallemore and Miss Jessie Munday. 6 Apr 1900--A mad dog was killed on the streets of Armstrong Thursday, of last week, but not until it had bit Hamp Woods of Fayette. 13 Apr 1900--Chas Evans and wife and Mrs. D. W. Bowen went to Vandalia Tuesday to attend the funeral of Miss Mary John, who died at that place Monday. 13 Apr 1900--It is with deep and profound regret that we chronicle the untimely death of Mrs. Anna Mae Lessley, wife of W. A. Lessley, which occurred at their residence in Higbee, yesterday morning. Deceased, aged 24 years, leaves a husband, and a babe about six weeks old. The remains will be interred in the city cemetery at 2 p.m., today. The news extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives. 13 Apr 1900--Ed Hayden, who was discharged from the army some months ago on account of disability, and who has been at home for some time sick, became suddenly worse yesterday evening, and he is pronounced in a critical condition. We sincerely hope his case is not as bad as reported and that he will soon be out again. 13 Apr 1900--Died, on the 6th, the 15-year-old niece of Lewis Diggs, col, of consumption. The child had been sick for several months. 13 Apr 1900--Frank Wheeler received a telegram from Hallsville, yesterday morning stating that his daughter, Mrs. L. Sly, was not expected to live through the day. 13 Apr 1900--Rev. John McCune will be 80 years old on the 22nd of April, and will celebrate the occasion by preaching at the new Christian church at Renick. 13 Apr 1900--This is a peculiar and pathetic story and may be of some interest to the medical world. The details were furnished by Robert Kirby: Near Cecil, this county, in a little graveyard 36 X 36, lies buried an entire family of 14 people, all of whom died of consumption. The family is that of George and Lyda Trumbo. They were as good people as ever lived in the county and the little graveyard tells a pathetic story of the terrible destruction wrought by hereditary tuberculosis--Paris Mercury. 13 Apr 1900--Monday night W. I. Williams qualified as city Marshall, and appeared on duty Tuesday morning. W. F. Cain, who has honorably discharged the duties of marshal for 4 years, surrendered his responsibilities Saturday night and immediately ripped the brass buttons from his coat and pantaloons. Mr. Williams is thoroughly qualified and will make the town a desirable Marshall. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

2 Feb 1900--"Aunt Harriett" Allen, a good old colored woman of this city, died at her home in East Huntsville on Tuesday morning last at the advanced age of 101 years. She was brought to this county as a slave by Minor Williams, from Kentucky in an early day. She was probably the oldest person--white or black--in the county. Easter Austin, another colored woman residing in East Huntsville, is now 100 years old. She was brought to this country as a slave back in the 20's by David Austin, an uncle of Capt. W. T. Austin--Huntsville Herald. 2 Feb 1900--Died, on the 29th, Mrs. Martha J. Baker, wife of W. D. Baker, of paralysis, aged 62 years. Deceased was stricken Sunday night and continued to grow worse until relieved by death. 2 Feb 1900--J. J. Bradley went to Huntsville Monday evening to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Oliver, who committed suicide at that place Monday morning. 2 Feb 1900--Prosecuting Attorney Denny received a telegram announcing that the case of the State vs. Jode Sumpter had been approved. Sumpter shot and killed Eli Hearsman near Myers, this county, about a year and a half ago---Fayette Advertiser. 2 Feb 1900--John T. Dougherty of near Myers is the proud owner of one of the oldest bibles in the neighborhood, if not in the county. It was brought to Kentucky from Virginia by Mr. Dougherty's grandfather, and by his mother to Missouri. It was printed by Alexander Kincaid, His Majesty's printer, in the year MDCCLXVI. 2 Feb 1900--J. L. OLIVER A SUICIDE--The Well Known Randolph County Educator Takes His Own Life, at Huntsville, MO---This community was greatly shocked last Monday upon the receipt of news from Huntsville that Mr. John D. Oliver of that place, a half brother of Mrs. J. J. Bradley, of Higbee, had committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. When he retired Sunday night he was his usual self and no one suspected that before morning he would be numbered among the dead. About 2 a.m. Mr. Oliver and wife were aroused from their slumbers by the cry of fire and both started to the front door, Mrs. Oliver, leading the way, to locate it. She had just stepped into the hall leading to the door when a pistol shot rang out in the room she had just left. She hastened back, and upon entering was horrified to find her husband lying upon the floor, a ghastly wound in his temple and a smoking revolver by his side. Death had been instantaneous. There were few men in the county who were better or more favorably known than Mr. Oliver. He left nothing to indicate to his friends the cause of his self-destruction, but the opinion is general among them that he brooded over financial reverses until his mind became over-balanced. Mr. Oliver was married a month ago to Miss Thena Dameron, sister of W. T. Dameron of the Huntsville Herald. The remains were buried at Fort Henry, this county, Tuesday. Deceased was 49 years of age. 2 Feb 1900--A TRIBUTE OF LOVE--It is our sad duty to write a few lines of our dear friend, Mrs. Maggie Williams, who died Jan 23, 1900, aged 24 years. She had for some time suffered with consumption, which caused her friends much anxiety. They moved near Santa Fe, MO, last spring thinking a change would benefit her health, but the weeks and months swept by and brought no change for the better, until the death angel entered her happy home and cut down love's sweetest flower. Thus is life. The happy hours and pleasant associations connected with her will ever cluster around our hearts. She was noted for her beautiful unselfishness, always sympathized with those in trouble and ready to give a helping hand to those in need. There is none more pure and noble hearted. (poem, and prose, with no genealogical value) She was laid to rest at Santa Fe, Mo. 2 Feb 1900--YATES--Born, January 30th, to M. Holly and wife, a son. Mother and babe doing well. Don't know whether M. will survive or not. 9 February 1900--Issue missing. 16 Feb 1900--A Negro girl about 15 years of age, by the name of Carter was accidentally killed at her home one mile east of Burton Tuesday. Her small brother had a shotgun across her lap when it was accidentally discharged, and the load passed through her heart--Armstrong Herald. 16 Feb 1900--It is claimed for William B. Myres, ex-mayor of Carthage who died last week, that he invented the Pullman sleeping car. While he never shared in the profits from his invention, he always carried a Pullman pass. 16 Feb 1900--Died, near Yates, on the 15th, of consumption, William, the 18 year old son of George Lee, col. Consumption appears to be the prevailing disease among the colored people in that locality. At least one every month dies from that cause. 16 Feb 1900--Mayor John Heisel, of Brunswick, died last Friday. His death was caused by a gunshot wound received in a saloon row about a year ago. 16 Feb 1900--Z. T. Newman and daughter, Miss Carrie, of Lexington, KY, are the guests of G. T. Newman and family. Mr. Newman states that when he was here on a visit to his brother, nearly thirty years ago Higbee was not in existence and that the old Higbee church, about a miles west of town had not long been in existence. He also states that the Republicans and Democrats are having quite a lively time in Frankfort and other localities. 16 Feb 1900--Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, passed through here yesterday on his way to Macon county, in answer to a telegram stating that his uncle, Jacob Bell, aged 91 years, was dying. 16 Feb 1900--D. D. Griffith and Miss Edith Black, two of Higbee's most popular young people, were married in Moberly, Feb 14, 1900, by Eld. Perkins. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 16 Feb 1900--Wm Farris, one of the oldest pioneers of this part of the county, died at his home three miles southeast of Higbee Tuesday night, of general debility, aged 78 years. 16 Feb 1900--Mrs. Susan Rupe Williams, one of the oldest citizens of Howard county, died at her home in Fayette, Monday, aged 82 years. 16 Feb 1900--John H. Hardin and family who removed from Renick to Stockton, Cali, have removed, to San Jose, Cali, and orders the News mailed to them at that place. 16 Feb 1900--Etta Longdon is visiting in Elliott this week. 23 Feb 1900--Issue Missing Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

4 Aug 1899--Richard Thomas, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, at his home two miles south of town, aged 56 years. Mr. Thomas had been suffering for some time with chronic diarrhea's, and his death was expected. His remains were taken to Lorain, Ohio, Sunday night for interment. 4 Aug 1899--Born, on the 28th, to Geo. Sharp and wife, a son. 4 Aug 1899--The remains of John L. Hughes, of Howard county, who died at the Insane Asylum at Fulton, Tuesday, were taken through here Wednesday for Fayette for interment. 4 Aug 1899--Mr. C. Ballentine of this place, we regret to say, has lost his mind and unless he shows improvement soon he will be taken to an asylum for treatment. About three years ago he suddenly lost his eyesight, and although his eyes appear to be as good as anybody's, he is hopelessly blind. He had the misfortune to lose his wife about a year ago, and his troubles are supposed to have so preyed upon his mind that it became unbalanced. It is to be hoped that he will speedily recover. 4 Aug 1899--May, the 8-year old daughter of John Goin, met with a painful accident Wednesday. She was at the pond fishing and in trying to hook a fish was herself hooked in the nose. She was brought to town and Dr. Nichols removed the hook. 11 Aug 1899--Mrs. Mary Lloyd has ordered the News sent to her at Moberly. 11 Aug 1899--Born, on the 4th to Joe Hackward and wife, a son. 11 Aug 1899--Born, on the 3rd, to Arthur Kirby and wife, a son. 11 Aug 1899--Mrs. John A. Lloyd who has been at Rich Hill for several weeks, returned home Wednesday morning. 18 Aug 1899--ANOTHER NEGRO KILLED--Albert White Kills John Houston, Another Negro, With a Blow of his Fist.--Albert White and John Houston, Negro farm hands, became engaged in a quarrel on the farm of R. G. Tribble, 4 miles west of Roanoke on Wednesday, August 9th, and White struck Houston a blow with his fist over the region of the heart and the latter fell dead. From an examination of the inquest papers we learn that the two principles in the murder, and Dudley Tribble and Joe Gains were engaged in cleaning out a hollow on the Tribble farm and John Houston and Albert White disputed about whether one of the mules had been overheated or not. Houston called White a damn liar, and White struck him; Houston then hit White over the head and wrists with a small stick, when White struck the young man the fatal blow with his fist. White did not realize what he had done, and he picked his victim up and carried him to the bank and threw water in his face to revive him, but was of no avail. The fellow was dead. White claims that he was not mad at Houston. The other witnesses testified in substance to the above facts. Coroner Denny Smith held the inquest Thursday and the jury composed of R. E. Turner, foreman, R. G. Tribble, G. S. Morris, W. W. Snoddy, J. T. Patterson and E. W. Higdon, returned a verdict to the effect that "Houston came to his death at the hands of Albert White by a blow over the heart with his fist." White was arrested and had his preliminary trial before Esq. Phelps at Roanoke Tuesday, and was held to await the action of the grand jury--Fayette Democrat-Leader. 18 Aug 1899--O. S. Pitney, of Howard county, who, several weeks ago engaged in a shooting scrape with Tip Lewis on the streets of our town, and was later on arrested at his home and brought before 'Squire Rankin, gave bond for his appearance and trial on the 16th. Pitney, with attorney Jas. Robinson, of Fayette, appeared before the court and answered ready for trial. The case was called, but owing to failure of Prosecuting Attorney Rothwell to try the case, the court continued the case until the 22nd. Pitney, before leaving town swore out a warrant for Lewis, charging him with assault with intent to kill. He was arraigned and gave bond. His trial was set for the 22nd. 18 Aug 1899--Miss Mary Vance, aged 18 years, died at Sturgeon Friday, of consumption. 18 Aug 1899--W. S. St. Clair, a hustling young farmer of near Harrisburg, was here Wednesday. 18 Aug 1899--Miss Fannie Bartee, aged 20 years, died suddenly at Sturgeon Saturday evening. 18 Aug 1899--Born, on the 17th, to Fred Dill and wife, a son. 18 Aug 1899--Marion Griffin, col, working for J. W. Rutherford, of Huntsville, was killed by lightning at that place Friday night. 18 Aug 1899--John F. Smith and wife; S. Lessley and Mrs. J. H. Davis, attended the funeral of Simeon Oliver near Renick Wednesday. 18 Aug 1899--The 3-year-old daughter of W. P. Mullens and wife, who moved from this place to New Franklin about 3 years ago, died at that place Tuesday evening. 18 Aug 1899--Simeon T. Oliver died at his home near Renick Monday morning aged 81 years. He was one of the oldest Masons in Randolph county. 18 Aug 1899--Edward M. Mathews, aged 35 years, committed suicide at his farm near Centralia, Thursday of last week, by taking strychnine. He leaves a wife and one child. No cause is assigned for the act. 25 Aug 1899--Issue missing. 1 Sep 1899--Issue Missing. 8 Sep 1899--Issue Missing 15 Sep 1899--Issue Missing 22 Sep 1899--Rollie B. Green, youngest son of J. B. Green of Clark, died at that place on the 15th of typhoid fever, aged 26 years. His son, Lawrence, 3 1/2 years old, died on August the 22nd with typhoid fever, and his wife and six-year-old son are down with the same disease. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Baptist church by Rev. Swearingen. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church and had been a stewart for a number of years. 22 Sep 1899--Born, on the 16th, to John Harris and wife, a daughter. 22 Sep 1899--Lloyd Campbell, Robert Hersman and Oscar Blansett left Wednesday for McBaine, MO, where they will do some railroad work. 22 Sep 1899--Fayette, MO, Sept 20--George Beazley, the 14-year-old son of Frank Beazley, a prominent merchant of Harrisburg, Boone County, committed suicide yesterday on his father's farm, near here, by placing the muzzle of a shotgun to his breast and pulling a string attached to the trigger. He was an only child. No cause is known for the act. 29 Sep 1899-26 Jan 1900--Issues Missing Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 July 1899--TO ESCAPE A MOB--Frank Embree, Charged With Assault, in Jail at Mexico--Mexico, MO, July 5--Frank Embree, the Negro charged with assaulting a girl in Howard county, was brought here last night to prevent lynching. Embree escaped from Fayette to Garnet, Kan, where he was caught and taken to the Huntsville, (MO) jail yesterday. The Sheriff there heard that a mob was due at the Huntsville jail last night, and he rushed the Negro to this city. The Negro was interviewed in jail this morning. He denies the crime, but his stories are not very clear. He says he changed clothes before he left, after hearing that they were after him for the crime, but he denies he shaved off his mustache. His lip bears out this statement. Sheriff Melson, who has become almost famous since his trip to Oklahoma after Jester, will protect the Negro from the mob if possible. 7 July 1899--Mrs. W. H Welch returned home Saturday from Polk county, where she had been to attend the bedside of her brother, E. M. Jamison, who died on the 29th, aged 56 years. 7 July 1899--N. J. Fowler received a letter this week from his sixteen-year-old son, Arthur, who left home very mysteriously last September, an account of which appeared in the News at the time. This is the first Mr. Fowler has heard of him. He is working on a farm in Pettis county, where he has been ever since leaving home. He gave no reason for leaving. 7 July 1899--Died, near Higbee, on the 3rd, Mrs. Julie Crawly, col, aged about 70 years. 7 July 1899--Chas. Wyant committed suicide at Aldrich, MO, Sunday. Wyant was married only three days. No cause other than ill health, can be assigned for his rash act. 7 July 1899--Died, on the 30th, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tabor. The remains were buried at the city cemetery Sunday. 7 July 1899--Mrs. William McGlothlin, of Hannibal, is here visiting her parents, J. E. Rucker and wife. 7 July 1899--S. B. Jeffries, of Boonville, who holds a position here with the Star Clothing house, was called to his home Sunday morning by the serious illness of his father. 7 July 1899--Born, on the 28th to John Warford and wife, a daughter. 7 July 1899--born, near Myers, on the 29th, to John Franklin and wife, a daughter. 7 July 1899--The witnesses in the case of the State against Daniel Robb, charged with attempting to cash a forged check, were notified at 11 o'clock yesterday morning that Robb had pled guilty, and that the witnesses need not appear. We did not learn what punishment was inflicted by the court. Later--Mr. Robb was given two years. 14 July 1899--The Kansas officials tried to work a nice little game on Sheriff Gibson when he was there after Frank Embree. The sheriff of Anderson county, Kansas, and the Negro's attorney wanted Gibson to pay over the reward offered for Embree, and start home with him without going to Topeka for the Governor's warrant. Mr. Gibson thinks the object of the officials was to let him start with the Negro without the proper papers, and then have him arrested for kidnapping, and the Negro set free. But they didn't catch Col. Gibson napping, or kid-napping either. He tumbled to the game, and went to Topeka and got the proper papers from Governor Stanley. It was a nice little trap they had set for Col. Gibson, and many less thoughtful men would have walked into the trap.--Armstrong Herald. 14 July 1899--Born, on the 10th, to Thomas Russell and wife, a son. 14 July 1899--Born, on the 12th, to Pole Knight and wife, a daughter. 14 July 1899--Dennis Magruder died, at the age of 86, on the 11th, at the home of Rev. Notley Magruder, his son, near Forbus Mills. The remains were interred at Sharon church, where services were held by Rev. Al. Maupin. The deceased was born in Henry county Kentucky, and settled down on the farm on which he died, in 1844. He married Mary Magdalene Madox, of Kentucky, who survives him. Eleven children were born to them, eight of whom are now living. 14 July 1899--An old Irishman by the name of Jimmy Armstrong, who has lived in and near Glasgow for a number of years, and was well known, was found dead in his yard on the Tilford tippet place Wednesday morning. The supposition is that he was overcome by heat, Tuesday being a very hot day--Fayette Advertiser. 14 July 1899--Last Monday night at Dallas, Texas, John T. Carlisle, formerly of near Cairo, this county, shot and fatally wounded Prof. Wm. Lipscomb, principal of the Dallas High School, in the First Christian church. Carlisle is well known in this county. He married a sister to John and Frank Lamb, of near Cairo, was born and reared near Huntsville and made his home about 2 1/2 miles north of Cairo for many years. His brother, Wm. Carlisle, is a Wabash engineer with headquarters in this city. John T. Carlisle left this county about four years ago and went to Dallas--Moberly Democrat. 21 July 1899--A Kentucky feud in Clay county which began two years ago resulted in a fight on Little Goose creek last week in which, five men were killed and three wounded in fifteen minutes. This feud, which opens up so auspiciously, is between the Philpotts and the Griffins, and grows out of the feud between the Whites and the Bakers, the Philpotts taking sides with the Bakers and the Griffins favoring the Whites. As there seems to be no power in Kentucky to stop this sort of thing, a person of a mathematical turn of mind can easily make some interesting computations. If a second-hand feud, which has only been started two years, uses up eight men in fifteen minutes, how many men will be killed in Clay county in the next twenty-seven years, during which the Philpott-Griffin feud will go on with increasing activity?--Kansas City Star. 21 July 1899--A dispatch from Sturgeon to the St. Louis Republic, dated the 15th inst, says that W. H. White, a miner, fell down a forty-foot shaft west of that place and was instantly killed. He leaves a wife and seven children. Another dispatch from the same place to the same paper, dated the 19th says: "At Gosline's coal bank near Sturgeon this morning Wm. White, aged 50 years was instantly killed and Ab Barnes dangerously wounded by a cave-in." 21 July 1899--EMBREE INDICTED--No Surface Indications of Mob Violence. Undercurrent Strong for Punishment Worse Than Hanging--From the St. Louis Republic. Fayette, Missouri, July 18--the Howard Circuit Court was convened last evening upon the arrival of Judge John A. Hockaday from Fulton. The Judge made the case of Frank Embree of special business, and a grand jury was ordered. At 8 o'clock this morning sheriff Gibson had the jury before the Judge, who gave them the instructions, and he announced that he would let nothing interfere with a speedy trial. The jury had the necessary witnesses before them, and by 10 o'clock a true bill had been found. The indictment was at once mailed to the Sheriff of Audrain County at Mexico, where the prisoner is confined in a cell next to that of Jester. Sheriff Gibson has selected his venire of 100 men from which the jury to try the case will be chosen. Fayette is crowded with people from all section of the county to await the proceedings. The victim of the Negro's assault was here to-day, to appear before the Grand Jury. She was accompanied by her parents. She is only 14 years old and is a pretty and intelligent girl. While there is not much surface indication of mob violence, the undercurrent is strong for a punishment worse than hanging. It is thought that Embree will be brought to Fayette Thursday or Friday. 21 July 1899--Born, on the 20th, near Burton, to Walker Magruder and wife, a son. 21 July 1899--Died, on the 16th inst, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lobe Cable. 21 July 1899--Miss Kate Wheeler became suddenly insane Thursday of last week and Saturday was ordered to the asylum by the Probate Court. Deputy Sheriff Joe Grimes and Dr. G. M. Nichols took her to the asylum at Fulton Sunday night. Her mind became unbalanced a few years ago and she was sent to Fulton for treatment, and soon returned home cured. 21 July 1899--Born, on the 19th, to W. L. Cave and wife a son. 21 July 1899--Died, at the home of his father, Wm. Terrill, near Moberly, on the 15th inst, Wm. A. T. Terrill, aged 26 years. 21 July 1899--H. H. Roberts, one of the pioneers of the county, died at the home of his son, Walter Roberts, in Huntsville, on the 19th. 21 July 1899--ALMOST A TRAGEDY--O. S. Pitney Attempts to Shoot Tip Lewis and is Himself Shot. Not Seriously Hurt.--Higbee came very near being the scene of a killing Wednesday noon, and each participant in the fracas probably owes his life to the fact that both pistols refused to work. The trouble occurred between O. S. Pitney and Tip Lewis, and dates back as far as Decoration Day, at which time they had some words and Lewis knocked Pitney down. Wednesday morning Pitney went into Cleeton's drug store and, exhibiting a pistol, gave it out that Tip Lewis was the man he was looking for. Some of Lewis' friends informed him of Pitney's actions and he armed himself. Not long afterwards Pitney came up to him in front of the drug store and drawing down on Lewis with his revolver asked him to name his distance. This Lewis did by pulling his pistol and snapping it a Pitney several times, when it finally went off, the ball striking Pitney in the left arm. He then used his revolver as a club and knocked Pitney senseless. While he was doing all this, Pitney was trying to get his own revolver to work but did not succeed. A big crowd soon gathered around Pitney, who had fallen out in the street, and every one supposed he had been killed. He soon regained consciousness, however, and was taken to the office of Dr. C. F. Burckhalter, where his wounds were dressed. They are painful but not dangerous. Lewis went before Justice of the Peace Rankin and swore out a warrant for Pitney. 21 July 1899--Daniel Robb, who plead guilty to the charge of forgery in circuit court here last week, and who was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of two years, has written this paper a long communication solemnly protesting his innocence and alleging that he was forced to plead guilty to an offense committed by some one else. He is now convinced that he did himself and his reputation a great injustice by pleading guilty to a charge of which he was innocent, but hopes time will vindicate him and reveal the true criminal. He also expresses his deep gratitude to Sheriff and Mrs. Grimes for the kindly treatment accorded him during his confinement in our county jail, and request the Howard county papers to publish what he has to say of the punishment imposed on an innocent man--Huntsville Herald. 28 July 1899--EMBREE LYNCHED--The Brute Who Assaulted Miss Willie Dougherty on June 17, Hanged by a Mob of 1200 Men Near Burton Last Saturday Morning---Given an Unmerciful Whipping--Makes a Full Confession Frank Embree, the Negro who, on June 17th, criminally outraged the 15-year-old daughter of Wood Dougherty, of near Burton, Howard county, met the death he so richly deserved, at the hands of a mob of 1200 people, composed of some of the best citizens of Howard, Randolph and Boone counties, a few paces from where he committed his hellish act, last Saturday morning at 9:48. After committing the assault, he made his way to his home in Garnet, Kansas, where he was captured. Sheriff Gibson, of Howard county, secured the necessary papers and went to Kansas for the Negro and brought him back and placed him in jail at Huntsville, this county. Fearing a mob he had him removed to Mexico. In the meantime, circuit court had convened at Fayette and the Negro was indicted and his trial set for Saturday July 22. Sheriff Gibson gave it out that he would bring the Negro through here on the Katy, and several from Howard were here to accompany them to Fayette--if they ever got that far--but when the train arrived no Negro or sheriff were to be seen. Mr. Gibson had sent a couple of deputies to Mexico for the Negro, who were to bring him over the Alton to Steinmetz, from which place he would be driven to Fayette before the break of day. The people suspected such a ruse on his part and had every road and railroad station in the county closely guarded, and it was an utter impossibility to reach Fayette. About 100 men were here most all night searching all trains, but left before the last train on the Alton (the one containing the Negro) passed here, thinking that all trains had gone. When the train reached Steinmetz at 5:15 a.m. the deputies alighted with their prisoner and conveyed him to the carriage in waiting and started at a lively gait for Fayette. They had gone about two miles and were beginning to think they would elude the mob, but when they reached what is known as the Walcott hill a large crowd of men was seen, and the deputies tried to dash through' the crowd. The horses were whipped into a run, but the crowd was too large and determined to let the prisoner escape and it closed in on the vehicle. The deputies still resisted, but were soon overpowered. The Negro was then shackled and handcuffed and placed in a spring wagon and taken to the scene of his crime--the place chosen for his death. When the place was reached a crowd of fully 1200 was on the ground. No shouts, loud talk, of noisy demonstrations were engaged in, but everything was as quiet as death, and the determination written on every face told plainly their business--that they were there to pay a debt to society and avenge the terrible wrongs of a sweet, innocent girl. The shackles and handcuffs were not removed and Embree's clothing was cut off with knives, but his person was not scratched. When he was stripped he was made to stand up in the wagon and asked to make a confession--to acknowledge the crime and tell who assisted him to make his escape. He refused to open his mouth, but looked at his inquisitors with the brazen effrontery of the devil. The father of the young lady then proceeded to apply the lash and wore out a buggy whip upon him, but Embree never flinched, groaned or shed a tear. One after another took Mr. Dougherty's place and each applied the whip harder than his predecessor. Still Embree never flinched, although his flesh was cut from his neck to his feet and he was bleeding profusely. The last man to whip him used a buggy tug. Each lick was enough to kill an ordinary man, and the flesh was laid open at every welt, but still he refused to speak or show the least sign that he was in pain. During the whipping Embree fell from the wagon three times, alighting on his head. Some who witnessed the scene think he fell purposely, hoping to break his neck, while others think he fell from exhaustion. The first theory is probably correct, for as soon as he would strike the ground those standing near would make him mount the wagon again, unaided, though shackled and handcuffed, by shipping him. He generally got back about as quick as he had gotten down. He was allowed to sit down after the six man had exhausted himself with the tug. He was again asked to tell what he knew, but he still refused. He was then asked to stand up to receive further punishment, when he plead for mercy and told his captors that if they would not whip him any more and would not burn him he would confess. No promises were made him but he was given a chance to talk. He confessed that he was the guilty party and said he was drunk at the time. The latter statement is believed to be false. He was then asked the names of the parties who assisted him in escaping, but he would not talk freely upon this subject. Only when he saw a whip raised would he talk. All kinds of questions were asked him, and he seemed to answer at last in any way to please the crowd and save him from punishment. The sentiment for burning was very strong, but wiser counsel prevailed and it was decided to hang him. Embree then asked for time to make a few remarks and to pray, and it was granted. He asked that his parents be informed of his fate and that his mother be told he was not the good boy she thought he was and that he was guilty, although he had told her different, and deserved to die. He asked that some of his clothes be sent home; also, that his revolver be sent to his father and a dime in his clothes to his mother. The rope was then placed around his neck and he was told to make peace with his God. His prayer was in a very low tone and almost inaudible. Just after he said Amen the rope was thrown over a limb and he was pulled into mid-air more dead than alive. The body hung limp and lifeless for a few seconds, then a few jerks and convulsions and his soul took its flight to God only knows where. Mr. Dougherty gave orders that not a shot be fired into the Negro's body either before or after death, and his orders were strictly adhered to. After life was extinct the crowd quietly dispersed, leaving the body swinging in the breeze. The remains were buried in Nebo cemetery, Howard county Sunday be members of his race. Embree is the third Negro that has been hanged for criminal assault on white women in Howard county, and it is reported here that the citizens are determined to rid the county of their presence by pacific means if possible, by force if necessary. 28 July 1899--Born, on the 23rd, to Chas. Duncan and wife, twin girls. Mother and babes getting along nicely. 28 July 1899--Ike St. Clair, of Howard county, is the owner of a small bantam hen that hatched out and is caring for a covey of quails. Some time ago the hen found a quail's nest and drove the old bird from it, and hatched the eggs herself. Three weeks ago she came marching home with 13 young birds. 28 July 1899--R. E. Farris, Wm. Slaughter, Wm. Kanatzer, Clarence Cleeton, Ed Mathus, Goldie Stevenson and Richard White left here this week for the harvest fields of South Dakota. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Burl Wheeler, who moved to Arizona about a year ago, and who returned to Arizona ten days ago after a short visit back home to see about the sale of his farm south of town, changed his mind about selling the place on reaching home again, and notifying W. F. Jones in whose hands the farm had been placed not to sell, boarded the train with his family, landing here Thursday night of last week. He reports John and Henry Lay, who went to Arizona for his health, as not improving as fast as they had hoped, which will indeed be learned with regret by their many friends. He also states that J. Hollis Bradley, who bought a farm out there at $240 an acre, would soon be able to dispose of it for about $600, and that he thought he would soon be able to dispose of it for about $600, and that he would likely move to another valley further west where land is selling for less than $200. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Mrs. Chas. Ketchum of Colorado Springs arrived Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bias, of near Harrisburg, and other relatives and friends. She reports that the change of climate proved a complete cure for Mr. Ketchum's asthma, and that the only sick days he has seen since going west three years ago was on his first visit back home. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick were made the happiest people in town Tuesday by the receipt of a letter from their son J. H. Pattrick, who has been attending a law school in Washington, D. C., and where he also holds a lucrative government position, informing them that he had at last reached his goal, that he had just received notice of his success in passing the examination and would that day be admitted to the bar of the supreme court of the District of Columbia. Higbee never turned out a better or worthier young man than J. Hez Pattrick, nor a more studious one, and the NEWS joins his host of friends in hearty congratulations, not only to Hez, but to the proud and fond parents in having such steady, studious and ambitious son, and in the hope that he will reach the top in his chosen profession. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--MRS. ANN DOUGHERTY--Mrs. Ann Dougherty, one of the pioneer citizens of Howard County, died at her home in Bonnefemme township, Saturday morning, January 31, 1920, at 1 o'clock. The deceased was in her 87th year. She is survived by five children, one son John Morrison Dougherty, circuit clerk and recorder of Howard County, and four daughters. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and was a fine Christian woman. The funeral and burial took place at New Hope Church, Sunday.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--We printed bills this week for Harper & Brown, who will sell a big lot of personal property at the Harper farm south of town on the 16th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. W. K. Dougherty has rented the Harper farm for the coming season. Mr. Brown will return to Oklahoma, where he owns considerable land, near some of which oil has been found in paying quantities, since which time he has received all kinds of propositions to sell or lease, and will move to that state that he may know just what is going on and make a cleaning if one is to be made. Here's hoping a gusher will be found on every acre of his land. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, during their residence here have made many friends and will be given up with genuine regret. Their going is a distinct loss, as they are folks any vicinity should be proud of. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--See Mrs. James Lloyd for sewing and washing curtains. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Saturday night about 9 o'clock Jas. Lloyd, hearing someone prowling around the residence of Walton Burton, who lives next door, stepped out to investigate, knowing that Mr. and Mrs. Burton had not returned home, and saw two men step up on the rear porch. Seeing Mr. Lloyd approaching they walked leisurely out of the back yard toward the railroad, with the evident intention of leaving the impression with Mr. Lloyd that they had called on business. Mr. Lloyd did not get close enough to the men to be able to give any description of them. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Owing to the flu epidemic, the Higbee Board of Health has issued an order, effective until further notice, that all children under 16 years of age will not be admitted to the picture show. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Luther Warford, who returned to his home in Arizona, Wednesday, while visiting at the home of a relative, ran across a picture of the pupils at Possum College school, taken twenty years ago, and forthwith confiscated it and took it home with him. Wilbert McCune, now of Denver, was the teacher. Of the forty-one pupils in the picture, but four are dead--Thos. and John Warford, Len Majors and Bertha Rule. Of the remainder all are married but three, and all but six are living in this locality. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Frank Baker, who was called here last week by the death of his uncle, A. C. Burton, returned Saturday to Cleveland, Ohio. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Mrs. A. G. Dougherty and Mrs. Jester Dougherty returned to their home in Galesburg, Kan., Saturday, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ancil. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--The 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ancil is dangerously ill from typhoid-pneumonia. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Dr. Edwin Edwards arrived yesterday from Palo Alto, Cal., being called home by the death of his brother, Rolla. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--W. H. Duffield of east of town who has been seriously ill for the past week from pneumonia, was thought to be some better yesterday. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Luther Warford, who came in from Arizona three weeks ago, and who had since been laid up with a big carbuncle on his leg, returned to the West Wednesday. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--The many Higbee friends of Raymond Edwards, a student in the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., will learn with pleasure that he passed his recent examinations most successfully and is now a senior. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Sid Fisher of near Myers, who did his part in winning the world war, and who lost a leg in one of the battles in France, arrived home Friday of last week, having received his discharge. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--We printed sale bills this week for Geo. Lay who will sell a big lot of personal property at his farm south of town on the 18th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Lay will move to Higbee. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--The Mrs. Silas Proctor sale last Friday was well attended and everything brought top prices, cows going as high as $146. Mrs. Proctor and son, George, left the next day for Caddoa, Colo., where they have taken up a section or more of land. The best wishes of a host of friends follow them. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--ROLLA EDWARDS DEAD--The many friends of Rolla W. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Edwards of near town, were shocked beyond expression when word came Sunday stating that he was dead in Detroit, Mich., at the home of Rev. L. D. Knowles, 1264 Theodore St. with whom he boarded, death having occurred from the flu. The last letter the parents had, Rolla was well and was pleased with his position, which was paying him a handsome salary. Sunday morning a message came that he was quite sick, which, while it caused the parents concern, did not gravely alarm them. The shock they received about two hours later stating that their son was dead can better be imagined than expressed. Rolla was extremely popular among the young men of his own age, and the news of his death cast a pall over them as nothing but a death in their own families could have done. Omar Edwards, a brother, left on the first train for Detroit, arriving with the body yesterday morning, when it was taken to the home of the heartbroken parents. Funeral services will be held at the home today at 1 o'clock by Rev. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly, and interment made in the city cemetery. Rolla, who was the youngest son in the family, was born on May 31, 1899, and was in his 21st year. He was a devoted and loving son and brother, and was recognized by all as one of the community's best and most promising young men, and was extremely popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. Besides his parents he is survived by five brothers and two sisters--Dr. Edwin Edwards, Palo Alto, Cal., Charles R. Edwards, Kansas City; Willard G. of south of town, Tyra D., of Moberly, Omar and Virginia of this place and Mrs. R. H. Williams, Fayette. In his death the community has suffered a great loss as well as his family, for he was a young man of the very highest character and worth and was of that type from which the very best citizenship is made. His untimely death has fallen like a pall over the entire community, and while the grief of his associates may not be as poignant as that of the family, all will mourn for him as for a brother. The NEWS joins the community in deepest sympathy to the bereaved. Friday, 6 Feb 1920, Vol 33, No 42--Dr. J. H. Dillon left for Kansas City Tuesday night in response to a message stating that Mrs. Dillon was dangerously ill from the flu. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--A LIVELY PISTOL DUEL--Marshal Williams and Clarence Feland Engage in Duel with Six Supposed Yeggmen--No One Injured.--What is believed by everyone to have been an attempt at robbing one or possibly both of Higbee's banks was made about 1 o'clock Friday night of last week, but which was frustrated by Marshal Williams, who happened to be up a little later than usual that night. A burglar having entered the home of David Thomas in the south part of town about 11 o'clock and taken a shot at Mr. Thomas (an account of which will be found elsewhere) Mr. Williams, called Clarence Feland, who sometimes acts as deputy, to help him comb the town in search of the culprit. A thorough search of the south part of town was of no avail, so they came up town something after 12, Mr. Williams searching the alley between Railroad and Randolph street, while Mr. Feland came up the latter. They met at Cleeton's drug store and walked to Murphy's corner where they stood and talked for a few minutes. Mr. and Mrs. David Williams on their way home from a party in the north part of town, coming along, they told them of the happening at the Thomas home and asked if they had passed or seen any strangers, but they had seen no one. Mrs. Williams became very nervous and remarked to the officers in a half serious, half joking way, that one of them would have to accompany them home. After talking a few moments longer Mr. Williams told Mr. Feland that he had as well go on home, as things seemed to be pretty quiet, and that he supposed any further search for the burglar would be useless, and that he would take a turn around the Katy depot before going home. He stood on the corner for perhaps five minutes after the others had left and then started up the street. As he passed the west side of Rankin's store he noticed six men cross from the West Side Hotel to the Katy depot, but thinking they were local men on their way home in the west part of town, he gave them no further thought. Reaching the hotel, he crossed the street to the depot, flashing his light on the front and rear platforms and in the waiting room, where he heard voices to the south. He could make out dimly the forms of six men to the west of the box car just south of the depot used as a car and tool house. He followed, and when in about twenty feet of the bunch flashed his light on the leader who was stooped over as if looking for something to force the lock on the tool house. It was the first intimation, evidently, the bunch had that anyone was in a mile of them. The leader, reaching for a gun, and commanding Mr. Williams, "stand back! stand back!" in a voice that convinced the latter that he had run up against the real article, that the men were dangerous characters and that it was kill or be killed, he promptly opened fire, firing his third shot as the leader fired his first. All the others, some of whom had gotten on the south side of the car, opened fire on Mr. Williams, at the same time, firing in all about 25 or 30 shots. The leader telling his men, "Come on boys, let's get him," and at the same time starting towards Mr. Williams, who now had but three loads left, the latter began backing away in the direction of the hotel, firing as he backed. Believing that he would be killed by the gang unless he could kill the leader, he straightened his arm full length for his last shot, and taking deliberate aim, but losing no time, he fired his last shot point blank at the leader. It was the last shot exchanged between them, for the leader staggered and threw up his hands. Fearing they would rush him, Mr. Williams hastily made his way to the rear of the hotel where he reloaded his revolver with three extra cartridges he had in his pocket, and seeing that he was not followed, and knowing that the men would make their escape, he came on to the city hall for more ammunition as well as a shotgun, waking, on his way, W. H. Wheeler, John Lynch, Wisdom Burton, John Walton and E. Dulaney, each of whom responded and helped in the search for the robbers. Elerd Baker, assistant cashier of the Citizens Bank, turned out on hearing the firing and also assisted in the hunt. Mr. Williams is not sure but what one of his first three shots took effect, as one of the men replied, when the leader asked them to come on help him get Williams, that something was wrong with one of the number and called the man's given name, but which Mr. Williams does not recall. In the meantime, Mr. Feland, who had not reached home, heard the shooting and rushed back down town and as he reached the Murphy corner saw six men walking south on the Katy track, and as they reached the road crossing, taking them, as had Mr. Williams, for Higbee men, hallooed to them, "What's all the rack about, boys?" when one of them replied, "We'll damned soon show you," and blazed away at him, firing four shots as they walked. By the time Mr. Feland could unlimber his artillery the men were passing behind Murphy's big oil tanks and he could get but two shots at them. He wisely refrained from going after them, but made his way to the depot, fearing that at every step he would find Mr. Williams a corpse. Not finding him he came back down town, meeting Mr. Williams and the others on the street. All incoming and outgoing trains were searched, but not a trace of the robbers could be found. It was found later that the cable leading to the central office, which contained 48 wires, had been completely cut in two. Mrs. Alice Stone, who has charge of the office, states that she heard them at work, as well as stop work when some one passed (Mr. and Mrs. Williams, beyond a doubt) and again tackle the job after they had passed. As the light was on in the office, she was afraid to go to the switchboard and give the alarm, and states that the shooting began not over five minutes after she heard the cable fall, which would go to prove that the men Mr. Williams saw crossing the street had just completed the work. It is presumed the men intended robbing one of the banks, as their visit was on the night before pay day, and some think they were perhaps the same bunch that cut the same cable on the night of the 9th, also on the night before pay day. Some are inclined to think perhaps the gang had some assistance from home talent, but that is mere guess work. If they were all strangers, and were one and the same gang, it is quite evident they were posted as to pay day dates. Will Harlow, who works the graveyard trick as operator at the Alton depot, says he is satisfied the men were more or less acquainted with Mr. Williams' beat, as four of them were at the depot about 1 o'clock. Three of them, Mr. Harlow states, remained on the outside in front of the office window and door, while the fourth came into the waiting room. Mr. Harlow states that he knew as soon as he set eyes on the man as he passed the little window south of the ticket window that something unusual was up and that he was in for perhaps a holdup, and so sure was he that such was the case, he left his chair and started for the ticket window as if to wait on the man, then shot into the little office room on the north. Seeing that Harlow as alarmed and perhaps thinking he might open up on them from the darkened office or had slipped out to give the alarm, the gang made a hasty get away. He is now firmly convinced that they were looking for Mr. Williams to put him out of the way, and the latter is of the same opinion, as are others. Messrs. Williams and Feland are to be commended for their bravery and congratulated on their escaping all injury. Those who turned out to help are also to be highly commended. Not every man in town would have responded, although you could have found a full regiment next day who could tell you just what should have been done, and how, had they been doing it, they would have captured the band single handed and alone, and if necessary, eaten them blood raw. The officers wish to convey their sincere thanks through the NEWS to all who aided in the search. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--Miss Ruth Robb has resigned her place as teacher in the Higbee public school in order to accompany her sister, Miss Ester, to Arizona, who is compelled to change climate for the benefit of her health, and will leave for the West next week. She is succeeded in the school by Miss Lottie Dougherty of Clark. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--A. C. BURTON DEAD--Another Good Citizen and Just Man Called Home--Ambrose C. Burton, one of the community's most prominent citizens, as well as one of its best beloved and venerated ones, passed peacefully into the Great Beyond at his country home just southeast of town at 12:15 a.m., Monday, January 26, 1920, following an illness dating from last July. He had been complaining more or less before that time, and as he grew worse, he was taken to Kansas City where he took treatment at a hospital for several weeks. As his malady was diagnosed as cancer and the physicians pronounced his case hopeless, he was brought home, and until some few weeks ago was able to be up and about. Knowing that knowledge of the nature of his trouble would add to his worry and hence shorten his days and cause him to give up the struggle, thinking up until he took to his bed that he would recover, his family kept the knowledge from him, and when at last he had to be told the blunt truth, it had no terrors for him, but was received in the spirit, "Thy will, not mine, Lord, be done." yet for a few days he could not but believe that after all he might recover, although he realized that he had passed man's allotted span of three score years and ten. He took a sudden turn for the worse the latter part of last week and grew gradually weaker until death came as a happy release from his bodily suffering and his spirit returned home to God. Mr. Burton came of one of the county's oldest and best families--one whose name was recognized far and wide as standing for character and honor, Christian living and for the better and nobler things of life. He was the son of the late Judge May M. Burton, one of the finest men the county ever knew, and was born on September 23, 1846, on the farm on which he had spent all of his long and useful years. On October 24, 1867, he was married to Miss Frances A. Baker, who preceded him to the grave some fifteen years or more ago. They were the parents of five children--Mrs. John T. Perkins, of Waverly, Tenn., Mrs. N. N. Dysart of Roanoke, and Leslie Burton, who made his home on the farm. The two other children, Annie and Olive have been dead many years. In 1902 Mr. Burton was married to Miss Annie Banning of Yates, who also survives. A nephew, who mourned his passing as sincerely as did any of his own children, was Frank Baker, whose mother died when he was four weeks old, at which time Mr. Burton took him to his home and reared him as his own, treating him in every respect as if he were his own. He united with the Christian church in 1872 and his daily life since that day had been that of a devout and consecrated Christian. It was our good fortune to have known and to have had dealings with Mr. Burton for thirty-three years. We never knew a more square, honest or conscientious man than he. He was as gentle as a woman with a heart as tender as a little child's, yet, when it came to standing up for what he believed was right, he was oak and rock, and no power could swerve him. We presume, like all the rest of us, he had his faults, but we can say in all truthfulness that in all of our knowledge of him we never could find one, nor have we ever known a person who did. And another thing about him that all of us might emulate to our good as well as that of the world: We never heard him speak ill of anyone, it being one of the rules of his life to hold his peace when nothing good was to be said. Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. E. M. Richmond, assisted by Rev. E. Y. Keiter, the large house as well as half the lawn being filled with relatives and friends, each of whom felt a personal loss. The body was laid tenderly to rest in the Burton Cemetery just across the road from the farm that had been his home for seventy years beside those of his parents and other kindred and loved ones who had gone on before. In his death, not only his family, but the community and state have suffered an irreparable loss. To the bereaved widow and children the NEWS tenders its warmest sympathy. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--W. F. WILLIAMS DEAD--W. F. Williams, better known as "Tobe'" one of Howard county's best known farmers and citizens, residing near Burton, died at Christian hospital in Kansas city on the 24th from bladder trouble, from which he had suffered for fifteen years. His suffering finally becoming so great that he could bear it no longer, he was taken to Kansas City two weeks ago, having made up his mind that an operation, which he had always been advised might likely prove fatal, was the only thing that would give him even temporary relief from pain, but it was found, owing to the fact that cancer had developed, that an operation would only shorten his days. Funeral services were conducted at Old Log Chapel Sunday by Rev. W. T. Henson of Moberly, and interment made in the cemetery there. Mr. Williams was born in Howard county on December 18, 1861, in the vicinity where he had resided practically all of his life. he was an honorable and upright man in all his dealings and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He had been a member of the Christian church for many years, and when his health would permit took an active interest in all church work. He was one of the prime leaders in the movement that resulted in the erection a year or so ago of the new church building at Old Log Chapel. Mr. Williams is survived by his widow and four children--on son and three daughters--Eugene Williams, Mrs. Andrew Ewing, Hallam, Nebr.; Mrs. Lester McCullen and Mrs. Frank Bayse. He also leaves two grandchildren. Six brothers and four sisters also survive, viz: Gus, Joel, Henry, Lewis, Orville and Joseph Williams: Mrs. Mandy Frazier, Mrs. Ann Dougherty and Mrs. A. E. Robb. The NEWS joins other friends in condolence to the bereaved family. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--FINE HORSE SHOT--E. E. Newman reports the shooting of the best work horse on the farm just northeast of town the first of the week by some unknown party. The horse was shot in the hip with a revolver or high power rifle of large caliber, the ball penetrating far beyond the reach of any probe. Mr. Newman called in a veterinary as soon as he found that the animal, valued at $200, had been shot, but he could do nothing much and stated that the animal would be dead in a few days. Mr. Newman this week posts the farm against any and all trespassing and promises to make it exceedingly warm for any and all parties caught on the premises without permission. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--JUDGE ALEX W. WALLER WRITING A HISTORY OF RANDOLPH COUNTY--Judge Alex W. Waller is writing a History of Randolph County. He has a vast store of interesting information and valuable material on the subject of local history, and his work when completed will be of great value to the present and future generations of Randolph County. Judge Waller has been a witness of events that have transpired within the borders of this county for one half a century and his many years of experience as a lawyer, a judge and a citizen eminently qualifies him for the important task of writing a faithful and impartial history or Randolph County and its people. The history of Randolph County from the time of the red man and the first hardy pioneers involves a wondrous story well worthy of preserving, and such a work is commendable. Judge Waller's History of the County will be arranged in narrative form in a series of chapters, embracing the settlement, civic, religious, social, industrial and commercial development of the county as accomplished by the people working as a whole. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--JOSEPH DULANEY DEAD--Joseph Dulaney, one of the county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his home five miles east of Moberly on the 24th. He was 93 years old, and is survived by four daughters and three sons. He had been a member of the Masonic order for 61 years, holding his membership with the lodge at Middle Grove, and helped organize the lodge at Moberly. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--JUDGE WILLIAMS BACK HOME--Judge J. M. Williams, who has been taking treatment in a hospital in Indianapolis, Ind., reached Moberly Sunday and is now in the family home at 700 West Rollins street. It is with regret that the statement is made that he is in a critical condition. While he is receiving every attention, fears are entertained that he will not be able to long survive the ravages of the disease which is slowly sapping his strength and endurance--Moberly Monitor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--MEDALS FOR SOLDIERS READY--Editor The NEWS: You will announce through you columns that the medals awarded by the State to Missouri soldiers, sailors and marines for service in the war with Germany are now ready for distribution. The application therefore should be made to this office upon record blanks which may be obtained from the County Clerk or local post of the American Legion. Applicants should use this form, as the record of the soldier must be furnished before the medal can be awarded. In addition to the medal for Missourians who served in the war with Germany, a medal will likewise be presented to each Missouri volunteer who served with a Missouri regiment during the war with Spain. The application should be made in the same way and on the same blank. A medal will likewise be awarded to each member of the Missouri National Guard who served on the Mexican border in 1916. Application blanks for this medal should be made in the same way. All Missouri soldiers, sailors and marines entitled to a medal are urged to call on the County Clerk of the County at once, obtain the necessary blank, fill out and forward to this office. The medal will be sent without delay. Where the soldier is deceased the medal will be presented to his nearest living relative. HARVEY C. CLARK, Jefferson City. Adjutant Gen. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ewing, who were called here by the death of Mrs. Ewing's father, W. F. Williams, will leave today for their home in Hallam, Nebr. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--George Newton, a driver in the Walton mine, was quite painfully injured while at work Friday of last week, a car running into the trip he was driving. Mr. Newton was caught between the cars and had one shoulder quite badly mashed. Fortunately no bones were broken. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--MRS. J. E. GUERIN'S WILL--Doubtless one of the most important wills on record in the office of the Probate Court and one which makes a distribution of one of the largest tracts of land in Saline county is that of the late Judith E. Guerin which has recently been probated and which bears the date of December 18, 1917. The inventory of the estate shows about $15,000 worth of personal property and about 600 to 700 acres of Saline's best land lying near Gilliam. By the terms of the will and after all debts have been paid the estate is to be divided equally amongst the children, Clement L. Guerin, Harry A. Guerin, Gustine A. Guerin, Aubrey B. Guerin, and Frances M. Guerin with the exception that the daughter, Frances M. Guerin had already and before the date of the will been advanced the sum of $3,000. The two sons, Clement L. Guerin and Gustine, are executors of the will--Slater Rustler. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--Wm. Harris, a boy about 16 years old, was arrested in Moberly last week on the charge of passing worthless checks, and will be given a hearing Monday, the trial having been postponed until his father, who lives in Illinois, can be heard from. The young man, who claims Columbia as his home, but who says he has been working in Iowa for the past year or two, passed his first check here on December 13. He passed several later in Moberly on the 18th of that month, and showed up again here on January 9, when he passed several more, signing as Geo. Barnes, Geo. Wright, Geo. Wright, Jr., Geo. White and Chas. Eaton. Returning to Moberly he passed several more on different dates, drawing them on the banks at Higbee, Moberly and Renick. The boy's father lived here about twenty years, having charge of one of the sections on the Alton. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--SMITH-ROBB--Mr. Joseph Smith of Yates and Mrs. Laura Robb of this place were united in marriage by Justice R. L. Hines at his home yesterday. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--A DARING BURGLAR--About 11 o'clock Friday night of last week, Mrs. David Thomas who lives in the south part of town, was awakened by some one feeling stealthily about her pillow and as she moved her hand to ascertain what it was, was horrified when it came in contact with the cold barrel of a revolver, which the intruder placed against her side and told her he would kill her if she screamed, and then renewed his search. The terror of it was too much for Mrs. Thomas, who had seen from a street light shining through the window, the burglar having blown out a lamp that had been left burning, that the man wore a mask, when she screamed which awakened Mr. Thomas, who is very deaf. The man instead of shooting, jumped back and partly concealed himself by the side of a dreamer. On Mr. Thomas inquire what she was screaming about and being informed that a burglar was in the house told her that she had been dreaming, but on her insisting that she was not mistaken and that she was awake when she felt the revolver, Mr. Thomas made a move as if to get up, when the burglar stepped to the side of the bed remarking, "What the hell are you going to do if there is a man in the house," placed the gun against Mr. Thomas' breast and began his search again. Thomas suddenly grabbed the man's wrist and called to his two grown sons in the next room to bring a gun and kill the intruder. The latter made a supreme effort and freed himself from Mr. Thomas' grasp, the pistol being discharged as he did so, the ball making a slight flesh wound in Mr. Thomas' side. It was later found in the bed clothing, having gone through four thickness' of the top comfort and within an inch of the body of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' baby girl who was lying between them. It is supposed the man gained entrance to the house through the back door which one of the older boys had left unlocked when he went home. It is a pity that the intruder could not have been caught and strung up to the nearest telephone pole, and we sincerely trust that such will be the end of all burglaries in Higbee in the future. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--A pet wolf, sent to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Eubanks by the latter's brother, Miller Pyle, is no more, having been shot and killed Monday after it had bitten their little daughter, Ruth. The injury, we are glad to say was not a severe one. The wolf's hide is now at Dulany's market. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--BRADLEY-MOORE--Mr. Ben Bradley and Miss Lillie Moore, two popular young people of Moberly, were married on Tuesday Jan 13, 1920, by Justice Noonan. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Moore of southeast of this place. The groom is the industrious son of Mr. and Mrs. Wright Bradley of southeast of Higbee. They will make their home for the present at the home of the groom's father. That their pathway may be full of sunshine and roses is the wish of the NEWS and a host of other friends. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--Will Reed and family left Wednesday for Little Rock, Ark., where they will make their future home. They are followed by the best wishes of a host of friends. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--Jessie Wisdom of Seattle, Washington, and Miss Viola Allen of Pryor, Oklahoma, have been the pleasant guest of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--Mr. and Mrs. John T. Perkins who were called here by the death of the latter's father, A. C. Burton, returned yesterday to their home in Waverly, Tenn., to the regret of their many friends, all of whom had hoped they could remain for a visit of several weeks. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--W. F. Jones informs us that his brother, Thomas Jones, of Detroit, has rented the John Whitmore farm west of town and will move to the same about March 1. Mr. Whitmore and family, we learn, will probably spend a year in the West and will likely locate in Colorado Springs. Friday, 30 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 41--George Lay bought the Bert Blansett residence property in the north part of town Saturday and will take possession some time next month. We did not learn the price paid. Mr. Lay and family will make a valuable addition to Higbee's citizenship, and the NEWS joins others in the right hand of fellowship. Mr. Blansett and family, also citizens of the very highest type, are not to leave Higbee, we are pleased to know, but will buy property and remain among us. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Born, on the 19th, to Mrs. Bertha Hall, a daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Isaac Jones attended the wedding of his brother, Joseph, in Independence, Sunday. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols and J. W. Winn were called to Columbia Monday by the death of the former's sister, Mrs. W. H. Naylor, who died at her home in that city Saturday. She was 61 years old and is survived by one son and one daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orton were very much surprised on reading in the NEWS last week that the stork had left a son at their home on the 11th, and Mr. Orton, as he is very fond of children, lost no time in calling at the office and inquiring as to where it might be found. Dr. C. F. Burkhalter reported a couple of births just before we went to press, one of them being at the home of John R. Lee and the other at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dorman. How we happened to run the item relative to Mr. and Mrs. Orton we have no more idea than a rabbit. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--A SENSATIONAL HOWARD COUNTY TRIAL--The sensational whipping bout at New Franklin last October, which caused so much notoriety at the time, was echoed in circuit court in Fayette this week, when Mrs. Margaret Black was tried on the charge of common assault, before Judge A. W. Walker. It appears that on the night of October 12, 1919, four women concluded to give Miss Daisy Holliday a whipping for reasons not made clear at this time, but which hinted at as having to do with domestic trouble in that generally quiet little city. They sent a young man named Impich over to the home of Miss Holliday to advise her that there was a long distance call for her from Boonville. She got up out of bed, dressed herself and started to the neighbor's to answer the phone call, but just before entering the neighbor's house was set upon by four women and badly beaten. The women first threw a towel over her face, so that she could not call for help, and then proceeded to punch her with a stick, which was frequently referred to in the trail as a club. Miss Holliday was pretty badly treated and was taken home in a badly exhausted condition, it being reported later that she was sick for several days as a result of the extreme punishment given her by the masked women. Just what it was all about was something of a mystery at the time, and the exact facts have never been brought out and given to the public, as the women who did the beating were not all identified and it seems have made diligent effort to conceal their identity. There was, of course, some reason for the unlawful proceedings, but it will have to be conjectured until such time as other pending troubles burst forth in their fury, which they are certain to do before the thing is settled. After the assault upon Miss Holliday, the four masked women, still masked, drove away in a Ford automobile which appeared on the scene as if it had been pre-arranged for. Miss Holliday and her mother, who had rushed to the scene, and was also struck several times, was not able to identify all of her assailants, but claimed that she knew one of them--Mrs. Margaret Black and Mrs. Black was promptly arrested and arraigned before Jasper Thompson, J. P. on a charge of felonious assault, but was turned loose by that officer, who did not feel that a case had been made out. Later, Mrs. Black was indicted by the grand jury and the trial, which took place in Fayette Monday, was the result. The case was stubbornly fought by the lawyers--Prosecuting Attorney Bridges and David Bagby for the State, and Judge Jasper Thompson and Emmett Anderson of Columbia, for the defense. Twenty witnesses were examined--eight for the State and twelve for the defense. The jury was composed of the following gentlemen: Timothy Dougherty, W. F. Ware, H. T. Smith, W. A. Freeland, Roland Ricketts, T. Jesse Smith, William Robertson, Morris Wheeler, Sterling Crop, H. E. Darr, W. F. Naylor and Thomas Briggs. The jury deliberated all day Tuesday and up to a late hour yesterday, and had not been able to agree on a verdict after a large number of ballots. If the jury fails to agree the case will be re-tried at the next term of circuit court--Fayette Advertiser. The trial resulted in a hung jury. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marrs attended the funeral of Jas. Reiter at Roanoke Saturday. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Raymond, the 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, while at play Tuesday fell and broke his collar bone. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--A letter received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews informed them that their daughter, Miss Gladys, who is taking a special course in music in Chicago, and who was reported very sick the first of the week, was a great deal better. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--BIRTHDAY DINNER--On Friday, January 16, several friends were invited to spend the day at the home of Mrs. Jas. Lloyd in the north part of town, it being Mrs. Lloyd's and also her daughter's birthday. A most delicious dinner was served and all enjoyed a most pleasant day and departed wishing them many happy returns of the day. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cadmus and family, S. C. Blythe, Mrs. Ed Laight, Mrs. Ollie Duncan, Miss Mabel Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Moberly. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--While sharpening an ax Wednesday, Arthur Holtzclaw cut his left hand quite painfully. He was operating on the ax with a file, which slipped, allowing his hand to come in contact with the blade and all but cut the ball of the second finger off, the flesh being shaved off from the second joint to within a hair's breadth of the end. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Jas. Reiter, one of Roanoke's best known and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in that place on the 16th, from paralysis, with which he had been afflicted for a year or more. He was 50 years of age and is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Marrs, of this place, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. M. Richmond of Moberly and interment made in the Roanoke cemetery. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--WEDDING BELLS--On January 10, 1920, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris of Chicago, Ill., occurred the marriage of their daughter, Delta Morris, to Mr. George Lilly, of Higbee. This was a very pretty wedding. Elder H. P. W. Kier, an uncle of the groom, was the officiating minister, and with a very beautiful ring ceremony and in his characteristic way, tied a knot that we hope will never slip. Mr. and Mrs. John Lilly, the parents of the groom, from Higbee, Mo., were in attendance, while a host of relatives and friends were in evidence manifesting their interest in, and their love to these excellent young people at the beginning of their married life. Speaking of the bride, to look at her arrayed in her beautiful and becoming costume, to see her sparkling eyes and the radiance of her beautiful face was the answer to why George liked Chicago and why he decided to make it his future home. She was dressed so becomingly and wore such a beautiful bouquet of white rose buds as to make her at once charming and attractive. As to the groom, we will not say much to the Higbee people, but to the Chicago people he has proven to be a prince, and in a stately and dignified manner has won one of Chicago's belles, and has started a home in our city among the saints of the Central Chicago Church that we feel to have pride and interest in. After the services and a general good time a very sumptuous dinner was served by the hostess, one of the kind that makes one long for greater capacity, and fastens itself upon the memory. While the whole world is aglow with radiance, beauty and love to these young people, an innumerable host of friends and relatives looking on in silent admiration, pray God to deal kindly and justly with them and ever keep the cup of life full of sweets. A FRIEND. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--WADE HORTON A SUICIDE--Wade Horton, one of the best known and most popular men in Randolph county, residing near Randolph Springs, shot and killed himself at his home Thursday of last week. Worry over financial matters is supposed to have been the cause of his act. He left a note stating that he contemplated such action for three weeks and that for some time had not been himself. He was 45 years old. His widow survives. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Frank Goin, who went to Illinois several weeks ago, has decided to locate there, his many friends will be sorry to hear. Mrs. Goin will leave Sunday for New Baden, to join him. Friday, 23 Jan 1920--Through the kindness of Mrs. T. H. Dawson, her mother, Mrs. Mary Griggs, of Colorado Springs will read the NEWS for a year. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--The son born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Denny Graves, died on the 19th. Interment was made Tuesday in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--J. F. Caldwell was called to Columbia Saturday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Mollie Shock, who died that day at her home near Hinton from an illness of six weeks from pneumonia. She was 56 years old and is survived by three sons. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Burl Wheeler, who returned two weeks ago to see about the sale of his farm south of town, returned Saturday to his home in Peoria, Arizona. He decided not to sell the farm, we learn, which means, we hope, that his stay in the West is not to be permanent. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Ol Fainter and family moved to Oklahoma last week. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--In taking the census of Prairie township, C. A. Kraus reports four persons in the township over 90 years of age as follows: Mrs. Jordan Bently, 91; Mrs. Susan Yancey, 94; Mrs. Joseph, 91; Alonzo Webb, 95, making the total for the four 371 years, and an average of about 93 years. Mr. Kraus says he don't believe there is another township in the state of a similar population that will equal his record.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--FOSTER-KIRBY--Mr. Walter W. Foster of St. Louis and Miss Susie Kirby of this place were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, of Moberly, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 1920, the double ring ceremony being used. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kirby of south of town, and is one the community's prettiest, most popular, capable and accomplished young ladies, and one who numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is quite well known here, having visited Higbee on numerous occasions, and is a most worthy and exemplary young man, and holds a good position as electrician with the East St. Louis Light & Power Co. The marriage is the result of a romance dating back to pre-war days, and but for the war would have occurred sooner. The groom enlisted a few days after war was declared and saw 16 months of hard service in France as a member of the famous 35th Division. They will make their home in St. Louis. The NEWS joins other friends in happy felicitations. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Roy Oldham, who conducted a grocery and meat market here a year or two ago, was here yesterday from Clark shaking hands with old friends. Mr. Oldham, who moved to his farm near Renick from here, and who had his legs and feet badly scalded by the explosion of a steam tractor boiler last August, and who has been unable to work since, moved to Clark three weeks ago until such time as he is able to again run his farm. His Higbee friends hope to hear of his early recovery. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--A. C. Burton, one of the best men this vicinity ever produced, and who has been confined to his bed most of the time since his return from Kansas City several weeks ago where he went to consult a specialist, has not been so well for the past few days, his legion of friends will regret to learn. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi Folks, Janet, caught me on a real whopper of an error in the following post. 6 Apr 1900--Married, in Higbee, on April 2, 1900, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Elgin, Texas, and Miss Fratie Whitmore, of Moberly, Rev. J. E. Norvell, officiating. They left on the evening train for Elgin, their future home. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes. Looks like I left out one very important part of this announcement. The GROOM. Since the reel that I transcribed this from has already gone back to the Historical society, is there anyone on the list who might have access to the 1900 marriage records, either on microfilm or in transcripted form, who could supply the name of the lucky groom? Obviously, the last name of the Mr. and Mrs. C. F. is also missing, but it looks like they were living in Elgin, Texas. I know that I have read articles about a family that was living there, but I can't remember the family name. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Kathy Bowlin