I just wanted to say thank you again. I've only been a subscriber to the Mohoward-L for a few months and just went to check the archives today to see if I could find any mention of my Wilson family. I found a great deal and thought I would share it with you. - Karen in IL There are mentions of the Wilson family school and I believe the school district #9 (in Bonne Femme Township) was also named after my great great grandfather, David Wilson, who I believe died after 1880. In Jan 1887 a meeting was held in which George Rennolds was elected director to fill in the place of David Wilson, deceased. >From "The Higbee News" 30 June 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME-- ROGER I. WARFORD has been employed to teach the Wilson school the coming term. Higbee News, Friday, 5 Jan 1912 Friday, 5 Jan 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME-- Roger Q. Warford has been employed to teach two more months in the Wilson district. Under previous contract his school would have closed Dec 23. Higbee News, Friday 1 Mar 1912 Friday, 1 Mar 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME--Roger Warford closed a successful term of school in Wilson district on Feb 1. Friday, 8 Mar 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME-- T. A. Comstock a well known farmer near Wilson school house, slipped and fell Saturday, fracturing his collar bone and sustaining a severe wound on the head. We hope his injuries will not prove serious. Higbee News, 24 May 1912 Friday, 24 May 1912--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME-- Miss Ruth Blaise of near Rucker will teach the Wilson school in the north part of this township. *My great granduncle, who was a professor at the Missouri State Teacher's College (aka Normal School now known as Truman), and the Leroy Pope School in Memphis. He was also the first farm adviser appointed to Cooper County, Mo in 1913: Higbee News, Friday, 23 Aug 1912, part 1 Friday, 23 Aug 1912--John D. Wilson, an old Higbee boy, who has charge of the State Reform School for boys at Boonville, spent several hours here Wednesday. He says that there are 500 boys in the school--150 colored and 350 whites--and that but few have tried to escape since he has been in charge. Those who escaped have been captured. Miss Susan Wilson (John D. Wilson's sister)***this is of particular interest to me as I have not been able to find her sisters, Priscilla and Elizabeth, who are not found after the 1870 census. They were of marrying age but I have not been able to find marriage records for them. Higbee News, Friday, 18 Oct 1912 Friday, 18 Oct 1912--SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, Oct 13, 1912, was a day long to be remembered by all who had the pleasure of being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds, when their children surprised her with a big dinner to celebrate her 52nd birthday. At an early hour the guests began arriving to share the pleasure of the day. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner, such as only the farm homes can boast, was served. this feast is worthy of honorable mention, displaying the skill of the worthy children in its preparation. Mrs. Rennolds received many handsome and useful presents. After a pleasant afternoon all departed wishing her many more such pleasant events. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dougherty and three daughters: Mr. And Mrs. Bud Holtzclaw and son, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rennolds and son, Mr. Joe Perkins, Miss Sue Wilson***, Miss Mary A. Rennolds, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rennolds and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holtzclaw and daughter. A GUEST. Higbee News, Friday, 18 July 1913 Friday, 18 July 1913--R. C. Clark, a Fayette lawyer, has been elected superintendent of the reform school at Boonville, a position he held once before. He succeeds Prof. John D. Wilson, who was appointed by Gov. Hadley. Wilson, who was reared near Higbee and is quite well known here, ran the school, it is said, on a much higher plane than it had ever been conducted before. Higbee News, Friday, 6 Feb 1914 Friday, 6 Feb 1914--MUCH GOOD ACCOMPLISHED AND 55 ADDED TO CHURCH ROLL--The meeting which had been in progress at the Christian church for the past month closed Thursday night of last week, the last night's interest being fully up to that of any preceding night, although there were but three additions at the last service. The meeting drew larger crowds and the interest was maintained better, we believe, than any meeting held here in the past ten years, and its success is not to be measured alone by the number to unite with the church, although in that respect, also, the meeting eclipsed any held here in a long time, there being a total of fifty-five. All are agreed that Rev. Kitchen preached as strong sermons as were ever heard here from any pulpit, and we are sure much good will result aside from what is already evidenced. Many who had not attended church services in a long time were there every night, and while numbers of them gave no evidence that they took the word home to themselves, we are safe in saying that many of them formed the church-going habit and will be seen at all church services from this time forth. Mrs. Kitchen with her direction of the song service, her personal work and sermon to women only, proved somewhat of an evangelist herself, and was complimented highly on her sermon, many saying that she was a better preacher than her husband. They left Friday for the north part of the state where they are engaged in a similar meeting, and reports from them are that the meeting promises to be as good as the one here. They made many friends while in Higbee, and we understand that it is the intention of the church to get them for a big meeting this fall if possible. Of the additions to the church, 30 were by confession, 20 by letter and five by reinstatement, as follows: Messrs. Emmett Rob, Ed Perkins, Arthur Perkins, Jas Marshall, Ernest Hitt, J. D. Wilson, Sam Enochs, J. N. Cleeton, T. H. Hamilton, Grand Davis, Stant Pitney, J. C. Cain, Francis Barron, I. J. Embree, Wisdom Burton, Tole Burton, Rufus Boyd, Roger Kimbrought, Y. L. Atkins, _______Richardson, Thos. Rees, Wm. Smith, Ollie Bottoms, Claude Lessly, Cromer Griffith, Thos. Spurling. Mmes. Carl Harlow, Ethel Mann, Lilly Perkins, Stant Pitney, Elsie Hitt, _______Devore, Sam Enochs, ____Parish, Grant Davis, Thos. Spurling, Orion Lessly, _____Neal, Ernest Dinwiddie, Walter Dougherty, Wisdom Burton, Pearl Bradley, Will Lee, Misses Helen Tymony, Jennie Robb, Clara Lee, Nettie Sutliff, Marguerite Enochs, Nannie Enochs, Georgia Robb, Alberta Andrews ________Greenstreet, Valley Parish, Pearl and Goldie Davis. Higbee News, Friday, 11 June 1915 Friday, 11 June 1915--Miss Rosella Rule has been employed as teacher in the Wilson district in Howard county. Higbee News, Friday, 4 Feb 1916 Friday, 4 Feb 1916--Mrs. Anna Atkins of this place has a notice in this issue of interest to those who trespass on her farm near Wilson schoolhouse. Read it and get wise. NOTICE I hearby warn all trespassers to keep off my timber land south of the Wilson school house as I have never given my permission to cut any timber therefrom and it is my purpose to prosecute all such to the full extent of the law. Mrs. Anna Atkins Higbee News, Friday, 29 Nov 1918 Friday, 29 Nov., 1918, Vol 32, No 33--Wilson District Over the Top--Howard county school district No 9 known as the Wilson district, went over the top in UWW drive, contributing $35, or $5 more than its quota. The names of the contributors follow: Willard EDWARDS, $5.00 C. T. HARGIS, $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ATKINS, $2.00, Miss Vertie ATKINS, $1.00 Raymond ATKINS $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. John MEAD, $2.00 Odis MEAD, $1.00 Mrs. Hattie QUICK $0.50 Mr. and Mrs. Jessie COMSTOCK, $2.00 Mr. and Mrs. Dave COMSTOCK, $1.00 Jessie COMSTOCK, $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. W. E. REYNOLDS, $2.50 Mr. and Mrs. Joe PERKINS, $2.00 J. T. REYNOLDS, $2.00 Miss Eva HAYDEN, $1.00 Mrs. J. A. ADLER, $1.00 Mrs. M. E. WILLIAMS, $1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Pete SCHAWO, $2.00 Ernest SCHAWO, $2.00

2 June 1899--Sheriff Geo. D. Gibson took Jode Sumpter to Jefferson City last Thursday and turned him over to the penitentiary authorities. It will be remembered that about a year ago Jode Sumpter rode into the field where Eli Hearsman was at work and assaulted and shot him to death. Sumpter was indicted at the July term of the Howard Circuit Court. He was tried at the December term and found guilty of murder in the 2nd degree and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. A new trial was asked for and refused and an appeal granted with stay of proceedings till the same could be perfected which, however, was not done, hence Sumpter was taken to the pen.--Fayette Democrat-Leader. 2 June 1899--Mrs. Nettie McKinney, of Renick, who has been teaching in the Edwards district east of Renick had a misunderstanding with the directors recently and brooded over the matter until she became a raving maniac, and was this week taken to the asylum at Fulton. Mrs. McKinley taught the school in the old Higbee district here several years ago and has many warm friends, here who will be pained to learn of her sad condition. She is one of Randolph's best teachers, and a kind hearted Christian lady. 2 June 1899--J. S. Purdy attended the funeral of W. B. Lyons at Sedalia Tuesday. 2 June 1899--Born, on the 30th, to Bert Jones and wife, a son. 2 June 1899--Born, on the 25th, to Martin Tabor and wife, a daughter. 2 June 1899--Mrs. J. T. Kephart is here from Middle Grove visiting her mother, Mrs. Hemphill. 2 June 1899--A. D. Spratt, one of the wealthiest farmers and stock raisers in Audrain county, died at his home north of Sturgeon on May 31, aged 74 years. 2 June 1899--Born, on the 31st, to W. D. Edwards and wife, a son. 2 June 1899--Died, near Clark, on the 26th, Rev. Jas. M. Butts, aged 88 years. Mr. Butts was one of the oldest Baptist ministers in Missouri. 2 June 1899--W. B. Lyon, Division Superintendent on the M. K. & T., died in Colorado Friday. The remains were interred at Sedalia Tuesday. He was highly esteemed by the employees of the road and as many could do so attended the funeral. 9 June 1899--Some two or three weeks ago we spoke of the suicide of Tom Blackwell and how he had only been married a few weeks. Since that time his young wife nee Annie White had been suffering from grief and died Monday night of a broken heart, at the home of her brother-in-law, Dick Blackwell. The doctors say that this is an actual fact that she had no ailment whatever more than a continued sorrow that broke down her nerves and finally resulted in death. During the last five days of her illness she refused to take food, drink or medicine. This is a sad death indeed, two lives just budding into maturity have been taken from their friends. Our deepest sympathy is extended to all their bereaved ones.--Salisbury Press-Spectator. 9 June 1899--Born, on the 5th, to LaFayette Cleeton and wife, a daughter. 9 June 1899--Born, on the 4th, to John Barton and wife, near Myers, a daughter. 9 June 1899--Jas. W. Burton, wife and little daughter, Roma, of near Yates, were in town Saturday morning, and in the evening drove out to his father's Wm. Burton's northeast of town, returning home Sunday evening. Mr. Burton says there are but few pieces of wheat in his neighborhood that is worth cutting. 9 June 1899--Charles Cavannaugh, pit foreman of the Black Diamond mine at Bevier, dropped dead on the streets at that place Sunday night. 9 June 1899--Mrs. Geo. W. Dougherty, aged about 70 years, died suddenly Wednesday at Myres, Mo. She had not been well for several days, but was able to be about the house. Her death came rather unexpectedly and was a great shock to the family. 9 June 1899--The Fayette Democrat-Leader and Fayette Advertiser are booming Robert P. Williams of that place for State Treasurer. Mr. Williams has the reputation of being one of the best financiers in the state. His fine business qualifications and his wide acquaintance will make him a very strong man in the convention. 9 June 1899--We regret to learn that Mrs. John T. Dougherty of near Myres is very sick. 9 June 1899--Died, on the 7th, Roy, the 14 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burge. The little fellow was taken with measles some time in March and has since been hanging between life and death, the doctor and friends expecting every day to be its last. The remains were taken to Vandalia Thursday for interment. The news extends its warmest sympathies to the bereaved parents. 9 June 1899--Mrs. W. C. Norris, the wife of a prosperous farmer living near Clinton, committed suicide Friday by saturating her clothing with coal oil and setting them on fire. 16 June 1899--John A. Davis and wife, of Elliott, left Sunday night for Wales, where they will spend the summer. 16 June 1899--Married, on the 14th, near Burton, Wm. Patton and Miss Ada Enyart, Rev. N. B. Green, officiating. 16 June 1899--H. B. North, a Quaker doctor who has been giving street concerts at Moberly for several days tried to commit suicide Monday by stabbing himself in the breast several times with a pocket knife. The blade of the knife was too small and he tried to knock his brains out with a hammer. He is seriously, but not dangerously hurt. Domestic troubles and bad whisky are said to be the cause of his attempt upon life. 16 June 1899--Chas. Renie of Kansas City and Miss Eva Walker of Centralia, were married at the latter place Tuesday. The groom is a brother of E. H. Renie of this place. 16 June 1899--Wallace, the 6-year-old son of C. J. Smith, of New Franklin, was accidentally shot by a Negro boy Wednesday and instantly killed. 16 June 1899--It is our painful duty to this week chronicle the death of postmaster J. F. Jarman, who died at his residence at 6 o'clock p.m. Saturday, June 10, 1899, aged 52 years and 9 months. Mr. Jarman had been suffering for about two years with dropsy and all that could be done for him by medical skill was done, but to no avail. He bore his affliction with fortitude and was apparently reconciled to his fate. Deceased had made his home in Higbee for about 15 years, having come here from Sturgeon, and was well and favorably known to all our citizens. He was a lawyer of more than the average ability, but made no particular effort for practice of late years. The remains were taken to Sturgeon Monday and laid to rest in the Far West cemetery, by the side of his parents and two brothers. The News joins the community in extending sympathy to the heart-broken wife and sorrowing friends. 16 June 1899--Born, on the 15th, to Jesse Comstock and wife, a son. 23 June 1899--The "Klu-Klux" visited the home of Green Burton, colored, near Hancock school house, Monday night and called him out, blind-folded, gagged and strapped him to a tree and laying bare his posterior extremity, one of the party, chosen for the purpose, proceeded to apply the lash, which is said to have been done in an artistic manner, after which he was given hours in which to leave the neighborhood, which was promptly obeyed. This was all brought about by Burton's having made himself conspicuous by taking too active a part in behalf of Frank Emory, the Negro who so brutally assaulted Miss Willie, the 14-year-old daughter of W. W. Dougherty, on last Saturday p.m. There are others who will doubtless experience the same friendly greeting if they are not very careful--Fayette Democrat-Leader. 23 June 1899--S. B. Jeffress spent Sunday with Boonville relatives. 23 June 1899--The 6-year-old daughter of Dr. Forrest of Renick, died last Friday of spinal meningitis. 23 June 1899--Married, at the residence of John Cook, on the 21, George Cook and Miss Jennie Muer, Esquire John Ranking officiating. The News extends good wishes. 23 June 1899--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Swetnam drove over to Armstrong Wednesday to attend the marriage of his sister, Miss Nannie, to W. J. Snell. 23 June 1899--Out of twenty-eight new cases docketed for Huntsville Circuit Court, sixteen are for divorce. We are inclined to believe that in these particular cases marriage is a failure--Moberly Democrat. 23 June 1899--Miss Hattie Perkins, who has been teaching in Howard-Payne College, Fayette, for the past two years, was married in Kansas city on the 13th inst, to Mr. M. W. Hatton. Both are well and favorable known here and their friends extend good wishes. 23 June 1899--W. S. St. Clair of near Harrisburg was in town Saturday. 23 June 1899--A DASTARDLY BLACK CRIME--Miss Willie Dougherty Dragged From Her Horse and Criminally Assaulted.--One of the most dastardly crimes that ever blackened the history of Howard county was enacted in Burton township Saturday afternoon. Frank Emory, a black fiend, criminally assaulted Miss Willie Dougherty, the estimable fourteen-year-old daughter of Wood Dougherty, a prominent farmer living near Hocker School House. The county is up in arms and if the black brute is captured he will certainly meet the fate he so richly deserves. On Saturday Miss Dougherty left her home to go to Burton to meet a young lady friend, and the two intended going to Bethel church that night to attend Children's Day exercises. She rode horseback and led another horse, intended for her friend to ride. She was light-hearted and gay, anticipating the pleasures of the evening, and had no thought of harm befalling her. When she had reached a point about 1 1/2 miles from home on the public road leading from Hocker School house to Burton she noticed a Negro man on horseback coming up behind her. She presumed he would soon pass her. At this point, the creek crosses the road and at one side is quite a clump of heavy bushes and undergrowth. The black devil evidently took in the situation at a glance and seeing no one else in sight he rode up behind the young lady, and without saying a word dragged her from her horse into the bushes, choked her into insensibility and tearing her clothes from her committed his hellish crime. He threatened to kill her is she told of the crime, and then mounted his horse and fled in the direction of Burton. He was seen just before and after reaching Burton. Miss Dougherty soon recovered sufficiently from the shock to mount her horse and return to her home and inform her parents of what had befallen her. Mr. Dougherty was in the field at work. He left immediately after securing a shotgun and started in hot pursuit of the villain, a good description of whom was given by the young lady, although she had never seen him before. Unfortunately Mr. Dougherty took the wrong road or he would have met the Negro near John Q. Mobley's as he (the Negro) was leaving Burton, as he was seen positively, for the last time on that road about 1 1/2 miles south of Burton. The news of the crime spread rapidly, and by evening 50 determined citizens of that vicinity, fully armed, were scouring the country for him. A telephone message from Burton requested the officers here to arrest the Negro, but his name was not stated and no accurate description was given, nor did they tell what crime had been committed. Deputy Marshal Slaughter was on the outlook for the Negro and within 20 minutes had arrested John Brown, a Negro whose description tallied somewhat with that of Emory. However, it was soon found out that Brown knew nothing of the crime and he was released. Emory was riding a horse belonging to John Collins, his uncle. This horse was found Saturday night east of town and had been ridden hard. The presumption is that Emory remained secreted in the woods somewhere until dark, then rode on into Fayette ahead of the crowd that was after him, and had someone to ride the horse out of town and turn it loose. It might be that Emory was on the horse and being so hard pressed by the crowd that he jumped from the animal and escaped through the woods. At this writing (Wednesday night) absolutely no clue as to his whereabouts has been learned. Mr. Dougherty and family have the sympathy of all. Hell is not hot enough for the black brute who committed the crime. A reward of $300 has been offered for the black devil, and it is hoped that it will hasten his capture. His punishment will be as swift and severe as could be desired.--Fayette Democrat-Leader. 23 June 1899--The remains of Charlie Oliver whose home was in Jefferson City, passed over the Katy Tuesday to his old home 5 miles southeast of Moberly for interment. His death was caused from a lick he received on the head about 1 year ago and his death was very unexpected. Deceased leaves a wife, two children, father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. 23 June 1899--J. B. Saulter, a miner, was killed this (Thursday) morning at mine 1 1/2 east of town, operated by Jones & Davis. He was caught beneath a falling rock weighing perhaps five tons, and crushed to death. His head was mashed flat, and every bone in his body was crushed or broken. He formerly lived at Ardmore, was single and about 35 years old. He was a member of the Baptist church and superintendent of the Mission Sunday School at the mines--Huntsville Herald. 23 June 1899--Born, on the 16th, to Wm. Griffith and wife, a daughter. 23 June 1899--Born, on the 17th, to Wm. Henry and wife, a daughter. 23 June 1899--OBITUARY--Entered into life eternal, June the 10th, 1899, Mr. John F. Jarman, who was born in Kentucky in 1847--aged 52 years, 9 months and 4 days. The deceased was married in Macon City in October, 1897, to Miss Mary E. Popejoy. He suffered for about two years with dropsy and all that a loving wife could do was done to prolong his life, but death, the still and silent wintertime, folded him to his bosom to await the bright dawning of an endless morning, a glad eternal summertime. He was postmaster and one of the county's most talented lawyers. He was noted for his integrity and beautiful unselfishness and sympathy when trouble came to others, and was always ready to lend a helping hand. The hand of love hesitates as it writes the meager tribute, for only an inspired pen could depict the anguish of the strick ones, or do justice to the beauty of his character. Appropriate funeral services were read at the residence by Rev. Norvell, after which loving friends bore him to the grave at the Far West Cemetery near Sturgeon, MO, beneath the overhanging willows he loved so well, where his father, mother and brothers were laid to rest. He was a member of the Christian Church. (More prose, with no substance followed) 30 June 1899--Died on the 25th, Chester Robb, of spinal meningitis, aged 28 years. Deceased was apparently well until Friday, when he was suddenly taken sick. He leaves a wife and host of friends to mourn his loss. The remains were laid to rest at Log chapel, Howard county, Monday. 30 June 1899--Born, on the 22nd, to Ben Owen and wife, a son. 30 June 1899--born, on the 23rd, to A. C. Holtzclaw and wife, a son. 30 June 1899--Ike Jones and wife, W. A. Davis and wife, and Mrs. R. R. Jones returned Sunday from a visit with relatives at Renick. 30 June 1899--Died, on the 29th, of consumption, Samuel Jackson, aged 63 years. The remains will be taken to Monroe county to-day, and laid by the side of his wife, who preceded him a few months ago. 30 June 1899--The following announcement card has been received at this office: "Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Price have the honor of announcing the marriage of their sister, Miss Mayme Smith to Colonel Omar D. Gray, Sunday evening, June twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, Sturgeon, Mo. 30 June 1899--The Howard County Court has added $100 to the $300 reward previously offered by Sheriff Gibson and Governor Stephens, for the capture of Frank Emory, the brute who outraged Miss Willie Dougherty June 17th. Up to the hour of going to press Emory has not been located, although it is believed that officers are on a hot trail and that he will soon be caught. Then---!--Fayette Democrat-Leader. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 May 1899--Born, on the 28th, to A. J. Young and wife, a son. 5 May 1899--born, on the 29th, to Jerry James and wife, a daughter. 5 May 1899--J. E. Lessley, of Norman, Oklahoma, who had the misfortune to lose his wife about ten days ago, came up Wednesday, bringing his three-year-old son with him. Mr. Lessley will make Higbee his home for the present. 5 May 1899--Married, in Higbee on 3rd, Morgan Griffith and Miss May Giles, Elder F. H. Quinn of Fayette officiating. 5 May 1899--LEWIS-DAWKINS--A beautiful home wedding took place last Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton in the presence of a crowd of friends and relatives, when Mr. C. H. Lewis and Miss W. Pat Dawkins were united in the bonds of matrimony. At the hour of 4:30, in the beautiful parlor of this attractive rural home, surrounded with the fascinating decorations of spring-time, appeared this popular couple, who, in a short but impressive ceremony by Eld. C. H. Strawn, were made one. They looked at their best in their bridal costumes. After receiving the heartiest congratulations of all present, they took their joyful departure for Sturgeon, where they will make their future home. The best wishes of hosts of friends in and around Higbee go with them for their future welfare. 5 May 1899--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rees, of Wentworth Street, died yesterday afternoon, and was buried today--Nanaimo (B. C. ) Free Press. 5 May 1899--For several months Mrs. John F. Harlow has been greatly annoyed by hunters coming on the premises and shooting about the lot and yard, as though the property belonged to them. Tuesday, about noon, while Mrs. Harlow was washing her clothes in her smokehouse, a 32 caliber ball from a long-range rifle, passed through the weatherboarding and plastering, and fell near the tub. Shortly after this occurred, the roof of the residence was sprinkled with shot. Mrs. Harlow has notified hunters and loafers repeatedly to keep off the farm, but they pay no attention to the notices. The only alternative for Mrs. Harlow is to have the hunters arrested and sent to jail for trespassing. 5 May 1899--Saturday night some boys, for want of better employment, concluded to play a prank on one of their neighbors, and chose as their victim, Emmett Robb and wife. The boys proceeded to tick-tack Mr. Robb's window, arranging a string and nail so as to make a fearful noise when jerked. they commenced operating the tick-tack about 12 o'clock, and succeeded in thoroughly frightening Mrs. Robb. Mr. Robb concluded to find the cause of this noise, and proceeded to investigate. He examined the window carefully and found the string tied thereto. He noticed the string more closely and found that it led to the orchard where a lot of boys were seemingly enjoying themselves. Mr. Robb concluded the boys had had enough fun and thought he would have the laugh on them, so he pulled his pistol and fired in the direction of the boys who immediately took to their heels. Such jokes are only intended for fun, but someone is liable to get hurt while enjoying them. 12 May 1899--Rev. Jackson Harris, a prominent Baptist minister, died suddenly of heart disease in Burton at noon Thursday of last week. He was 74 years old at the time of his death, and had been a faithful worker for his Master's cause for 50 years. Burial took place at New Hope Church Friday. 12 May 1899--Mrs. Chas. A. Dougherty, of Howard county, we regret to learn, is seriously sick. 12 May 1899--Paris Dougherty, wife and daughter, of Grundy county, are here visiting relatives. Mr. Dougherty is a brother of G. A. Dougherty. 12 May 1899--Eld Jacob Hughley, of Paris, at one time pastor of the Christian church at this place, died at his home in Paris Monday. During his career as a Minister, he baptized over 6000 persons and married nearly 700 couples, and was Missionary for North Missouri for many years. 12 May 1899--Miss Dollie Burton is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. J. F. Harlow. 19 May 1899--Paris Dougherty and family, of Grundy county, who have been visiting his brother, G. A. Dougherty, for some time, left Tuesday for Moberly, where they will make a short visit with relatives. They will leave Monday for Montana, where they will make their future home. 19 May 1899--Miss Amelia Hall, aged 22 years, died at the home of her brother-in-law, John E. Lynch, in Moberly Tuesday. 19 May 1899--Mrs. W. H. Burton went to Paris Wednesday to see her little granddaughter, Clayton Smith, who was taken seriously ill Monday while visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Smith. 19 May 1899--W. H. Vincent who became demented two weeks ago, was taken to the asylum at Fulton, Sunday night. Mr. Vincent is a good citizen and we hope that his trouble is only temporary, and that he may soon be returned to his family. 19 May 1899--News reached here late yesterday evening from Mexico, that William, the 16-year-old son of W. L. Rennolds and wife, who was operated upon ten days ago for appendicitis, is rapidly sinking, and can live but a few hours. 19 May 1899--Died, in Higbee, on May 14, at the residence of his father-in-law, Gus Hurtler, Lee Redd, of measles, aged 22 years. The deceased had been married just one month and had only been sick about two weeks. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Monday evening by Rev. G. W. Nollner, after which the remains were taken charge of by the Higbee lodge I. O. O. F. , of which order deceased was a member, and conveyed to the city cemetery where they were tenderly laid to rest with the honors of the order. To the grief stricken friends and heart broken young wife the News extends its sincerest sympathy. 19 May 1899--T. B. Minor, an old and highly respected citizen of Huntsville, died Friday night of last week. 19 May 1899--Married, at Yates, on the 17th, R. M. Allen, of Higginsville, and Miss Bertha Creson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Creson. The news extends congratulations. 19 May 1899--Wm. Ganes and Miss Maggie Coleman, both colored, were married here Wednesday night. 19 May 1899--YATES--Married, on the 17th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Creason, Miss Bertha Creson, and R. E. Allen, of Higginsville, Rev. W. A. Simmons of Kirksville, officiating. The happy couple left on the night train for St. Louis. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 20th, to Ed Smith and wife, a daughter. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 20th, to John Gorman and wife, a son. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 23rd, to O. F. Nichols and wife, a daughter. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 25th, to Frank Mattox and wife, a son. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 13th, to Jesse Dougherty and wife, a daughter. 26 May 1899--Died, at his home 2 miles east of Higbee, on the 18th, of consumption, John Duffield, aged about 40 years. The remains were interred at Fairview church Saturday. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. 26 May 1899--Wm. Yancy, a wealthy farmer living near Butler, MO, was killed by lightning Monday. 26 May 1899--Thos. Hulett and wife and Ernest Hulett and wife, of Armstrong, passed through here Wednesday evening enroute to Clark, in answer to a telegram stating that Rev. James Butts was not expected to live through the day. Mr. Butts is the father of Mrs. Thos. Hulett. 26 May 1899--Sheriff Ike Grimes this morning took Walter Morehead, a prominent young citizen of Huntsville, to Fulton, he having been adjudged of unsound mind. This is a very pitiful case, as the young man has just reached the prime of life and from what we can learn had bright prospects for a brilliant career. He has been in the asylum once before--Moberly Democrat. 26 May 1899--Wm. Rennolds, the 17-year-old son of W. L. Rennolds and wife, formerly of this place, died at the home of his parents in Mexico, MO, on the 18th, of appendicitis. The remains were brought to Higbee Sunday evening and funeral services conducted at the Christian church by Eld. J. A. Headington, of Mexico, after which the remains were conveyed to the family burying ground near town and tenderly laid to rest amid the happy scenes of his childhood. Everything that could be done by the loving parents and medical skill was done, but it soon became apparent that an operation would have to be performed to save his life, and there were doubts whether such a move would prove successful, but it was the only hope. He was informed that an operation was necessary and readily submitted, saying he was strong and that he thought he could stand it, and that if he couldn't he was not afraid to die. The operation was performed on the May 4th---his 17th anniversary--and for a time it seemed as though he would be saved to his loving parents and sister, but a turn for the worse came and after a heroic battle of fifteen days with death he yielded. Deceased was a model young man, kind and obedient, and had a kind word for every one. To the heartbroken parents and sister the News extends its sympathy. 26 May 1899--Kirksville, MO, May 19--Mrs. E. M. Franklin, a prominent resident, died of fright yesterday, thinking that another tornado was to duplicate the horrors of April 27. She saw a dark cloud, accompanied by a strong wind from the west, and fell trembling to the floor. Mrs. Franklin lived near the path of the recent tornado, and was a witness of its awful effects. Ever since that she has lived in fear of another such visitation, and had spent much of her time watching the sky and the weather signs. Her nerves became utterly unstrung, and she was unable to stand the shock of her great terror. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Apr 1899--Mr. A. C. Griggs and Miss Kate Hines, two of Higbee's most worthy young people, were married at the Merchant's hotel, at Moberly Tuesday by Eld. Strawn, of Paris. The happy couple left on the first train for Mexico, MO, where they were given a reception by the groom's parents. The News join their many friends in extending good wishes. 7 Apr 1899--Mrs. Mary Ann Silvey died at her home near Rock Spring Church, Howard county, Monday, aged 75. 7 Apr 1899--Elmer Walker and Mrs. G. T. Mayhugh, of near Keytesville, were arrested this week charged with the murder of Mrs. Mayhugh's husband. Walker is 19 years of age and Mrs. Mayhugh 36. 7 Apr 1899--James Walker, an old citizen of Macon, was astounded this week to receive a visit from his brother, Stephen, who for over thirty years he had supposed to be dead. Forty years ago their parents died in Illinois, and the young men's way's of life parted, James Walker coming west and his brother Stephen going to Ohio. For about ten years they corresponded with more or less irregularity, but for over thirty years no word had passed and each supposed the other dead. The brother who is the pastor of a Dunkard congregation in Seneca county, Ohio, was visiting a son at Lincoln, Ill, last week. The son had somehow heard that his uncle James was living and in Macon county, Missouri. They decided to make investigation, and arrived at Macon Saturday night. Mr. James Walker is 64 years old and his brother is 75. 7 Apr 1899--CLARK ITEMS--Born, Sunday, April 2nd, to Wm. McCune and wife, a girl. 7 Apr 1899--CLARK ITEMS--Born, Friday, March 31, to T. F. Schrader and wife, a boy. 7 Apr 1899--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. Sallie Gentry died at her home 5 miles southwest of Clark Tuesday night of locked bowels. 14 Apr 1899--Missouri lawmakers had a hard fight at the revising session of 1889 enacting a law to prohibit the marriage of first cousins. Public sentiment was then somewhat divided on the question, but has evidently changed to nearly unanimous since for now the Missouri House of Representatives has passed to engrossment, without a word of comment, a bill to prohibit the marriage of second cousins, stepparents and stepchildren. And it seems altogether probable the bill will pass. The marriage of first cousins has almost entirely stopped by prohibitory laws in the Southern and Western states, where such marriages were most common. The State of Kentucky is now the only refuge for loving relatives of that degree. There has always existed a strong sentiment against marriages between stepchildren and there will doubtless be no opposition to a law prohibiting them. But the second cousins question is a new one. People may discuss that at some length, but there doesn't appear to be any reason why, if the marriage of first cousins is wrong, the marriage of second or even third and fourth cousins is not also wrong, to a comparative degree--Moberly Democrat. 14 Apr 1899--Died, near Burton, on the 10th, George Craig, aged about 65 years. 14 Apr 1899--W. I. Williams was called to Holliday, MO, Friday night, to see his sister, Mrs. Howell, who was dangerously ill. He returned Monday evening leaving her much improved. 14 Apr 1899--Mrs. Elizabeth Major, mother of the late Sam C. Major, died at her home in Fayette Monday, of pneumonia, aged 87 years. 14 Apr 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, on Tuesday morning, to Cap Avery and wife, a daughter. 14 Apr 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, on Monday, to Geo. Adams and wife, a girl. Mother and babe doing well. 14 Apr 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Gus Dougherty is the most pleasant fellow you meet now, all over the arrival of a fine girl at his home Tuesday.(11 Apr) 14 Apr 1899--John Mooney who was taken to the asylum at Nevada two months ago, returned home yesterday, cured of his malady. 14 Apr 1899--Married, in Higbee, on April 12, 1899, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hartler, Mr. Lee Redd and Miss Mary A. Hurtler, Justice Rankin officiating. The News extends good wishes. 21 Apr 1899--A FAYETTE BOY KILLED--Fort Worth, Tex, April 15--Emmett Robinson was today discharged by Justice Milam. About midnight Robinson was carelessly handling a revolver, which was discharged, the bullet penetrating the heart of Luther Mobley, his roommate, as he lay in bed. Mobley was instantly killed. The dead man came here a year ago from Fayette, MO, where his parents now live. 21 Apr 1899--Samuel L. Fizer of Slater, was killed Monday by being thrown from his horse. 21 Apr 1899--Born, on the 16th, to F. C. Bottoms and wife, a son. 21 Apr 1899--Born, on the 16th, to Richard Boomer and wife, a son. 21 Apr 1899--Born, in Nanaimo, B. C, on April 8th, to Edwin Reece and wife, a son. 21 Apr 1899--Born, on the 14th, to Wash Roberts and wife, twin girls. Mother and babes doing well. 21 Apr 1899--Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Minor drove over to Clifton Hill Tuesday evening, to be present at the marriage of his sister, Miss Lulu, to Mr. Albert Alexander, a worthy young man of that locality. The wedding occurred Wednesday night. 21 Apr 1899--Through the kindness of G. A. Dougherty, his brother, B F. Dougherty, of Oklahoma City, OK, will read the News for a year. 21 Apr 1899--Orville Pitney, one of our prominent young men, returned Wednesday from St. Louis, where he had been attending the Missouri Medical College, a full fledged M. D. Before entering this school Orville spent a year in Columbia studying medicine, and then concluded to finish his degree in St. Louis, and by close application, did so in two years. Orville is a bright young man, and we predict for him much success. The News congratulates him, and joins his many friends in wishing him success. 21 Apr 1899--Died, on the 14th, the 2-months-old daughter of G. W. Webb. 21 Apr 1899--Born, at Elliott, on the 14th, to Wm. Summers and wife, a daughter. 21 Apr 1899--Abe Pierce, aged 75 years, died at his home a few miles east of town on the 20th. He was one of the most industrious Negroes in this part of the country, and leaves an estate valued at about $10,000. 28 Apr 1899--Married, near Yates, on the 26th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams, Miss Julia Williams and Mr. M. A. Holly, Rev. N. B. Green officiating. The News extends good wishes. 28 Apr 1899--Born, on the 23rd, to J. R. Robey and wife, a son. 28 Apr 1899--Geo Fox and a Miss Goosie were married near Clark Thursday of last week. 28 Apr 1899--G. W. Lessley received a telegram from Norman, O. T, Wednesday evening, informing him of the death of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. J. E. Lessley, who had just died at that place. 28 Apr 1899--W. H. Martin of Prairie township was found dead in his bed Thursday morning of last week. He was 82 years and nine months old and had been in poor health for some time. 28 Apr 1899--Mrs. P. H. Nise of Moberly, died Sunday after an illness of about two months. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. 28 Apr 1899--Born, on the 23rd, to Claude Brooks and wife, a son. 28 Apr 1899--Born, on the 22nd, to H. C. Boyd and wife, a daughter. 28 Apr 1899--A ten-year-old colored boy by the name of Turner was killed on the farm of Ira Turner, of New Franklin, Tuesday. The boy had a pair of stilts strapped to his legs and was standing on a pile of stones. One of them slipped from under him, throwing him on the stilt, which punctured his side just below the heart, causing instant death.--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections (Heaven only knows I need them), comments (please be merciful) welcome.

Sorry folks, I did it again. The Higbee News that had the date April 1899 in the subject line, was actually for April 1900. I'm a year ahead of myself. Please ignore it, or read a year ahead if you like. I will post the April 1900 news again, when it is appropriate. For now, I will post the correct one in the next email. April 1899. Kathy

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. 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.

24 Mar 1899--Born, on the 23rd, to Garrett Lyon and wife, a daughter. 24 Mar 1899--Married, on the 19th, J. W. Warford and Miss Bettie Miles, Eld. Wm. Chapman officiating. 24 Mar 1899--The remains of William Terrill, father of Judge A. P. Terrill, arrived in this city from Ashland, Kentucky, today, and was interred in Oakland cemetery by the side of his wife, who died in January last. William Terrill died August 21, 1869, and after an elapse of thirty years time, was taken up and brought to this city. The casket which contained the remains was of the old-fashioned iron origin, with considerable weight. Bell Mahan, of the firm of Van Cleve, Martin & Co, went to Kentucky after the remains and returned this morning--Moberly Democrat. 24 Mar 1899--Born, on the 17th, to David Waltenbaugh and wife, a daughter. 24 Mar 1899--Married, at the City Hall in Higbee on Monday, April, the 20th, George Jones of this place and Miss Bertha Stiger of Moberly, Justice Rankin officiating. 24 Mar 1899--Born, on the 18th, to Labe Cable and wife, a daughter. 24 Mar 1899--David Pitney, who was charged with shooting at Hollis Lewis some time ago, was fined $200 and costs by Judge Hockaday Monday. 24 Mar 1899--Born, on the 20th, to Clyde Giles and wife, a daughter. 24 Mar 1899--Married, Sunday, March 19th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miles, Mr. Bud Warford and Miss Bettie Miles. We join with their many friends in extending congratulations. 24 Mar 1899--CLARK ITEMS--Born, on March 18 to Dod Bartee and wife, a 10 pound girl. 24 Mar 1899--Hon. Chas. A. Dougherty of Howard county, we regret to learn is quite sick with pneumonia. 31 Mar 1899--Higbee had a shooting scrape last Saturday night, but fortunately, it did not result seriously. From what we can learn, a number of men met at the house of Thos Longdon, Jr., and were enjoying a keg of beer, when Longdon and his wife engaged in a quarrel in an adjoining room, and he thought to settle the matter by slapping her. He then came into the room to join his company. It seems that Mrs. Longdon didn't consider the matter settled, for she secured a pistol, and approaching the window from the outside commenced shooting at her husband--as a mark of affection, perhaps. The first shot lodged in Richard Maxfield's left arm, making an ugly flesh wound, while the others flew wide of their mark. The doctors located the ball in Dicks arm but have not removed it as yet. Mrs. Longdon was brought before Justice of the Peace Rankin, upon the charge of assault, and he assessed her fine at $7.50 and costs. 31 Mar 1899--Thos Longdon and John Owens were in Moberly Monday. 31 Mar 1899--Died, at the residence of J. H. Duncan, near Yates, on March 25th, 1899, Miss Liddie Duncan, aged 78 years. 31 Mar 1899--Frank Walton and Miss Sallie Reece eloped from here Friday last, going south over the Katy, their intentions being to marry at Sedalia. Mr. Walton is a native of Pennsylvania and will probably locate in that state. 31 Mar 1899--Born, on the 24th, to John Lilly and wife, a son. 31 Mar 1899--Born, on the 25th, to W. E. McKinney and wife, a daughter. 31 Mar 1899--Mrs. Wm. Burton of near Elliott returned home Wednesday after a two weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. J. F. Harlow. 31 Mar 1899--Hon. Chas. A. Dougherty, of Howard county, mention of whose serious illness appeared in last week's News, died Wednesday morning, the 29th, aged 52 years. He represented his county three terms in the legislature and acquitted himself with much credit. Deceased leaves a wife and three children and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His remains were buried at Mount Pleasant Church southeast of Myres, Wednesday. 31 Mar 1899--Mrs. C. W. Edmonston, of this place, who was taken to the asylum for the insane at Nevada, about a month ago, died at that place at 5:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, 1899. Her mind began to improve as soon as she entered the institution, but as her mind gained her constitution began to give way, and an attack of pneumonia proved fatal. Mr. Edmonston was notified of her condition Sunday and left at once for Nevada, reaching there a few hours before her death. Deceased was 47 years of age, and leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to Mexico Tuesday for interment. The heart-broken husband and children have the sympathy of the entire community. 31 Mar 1899--Mrs. Chas. S. Fales was greatly surprised Tuesday morning by the arrival of her mother, Mrs. Mary Dougherty, from Newton, Iowa, as she was under the impression that her mother was dead. Mrs. Fales spent the early part of the winter in Iowa with her mother who is suffering with paralysis. Mrs. Fales thinking her mother much improved, left for home, but had not been here many days, when she received a telegram informing her of her mother's death, and knew no better, until Monday evening, when she received a letter to expect her Tuesday morning. Mrs.. Dougherty was accompanied by Mrs. Lutie Wulf and Miss Dollie Coulkins, and from them we learned how it was the news reached here of her death. Mrs. Dougherty, after her daughter's departure, grew suddenly worse, and her physicians and nurses pronounced her dying. A boy was sent to town to telegraph to her relatives that she was dying, but when the boy returned home, Mrs. Dougherty was much better. Mrs. Wulf and Miss Caulkins returned to Iowa Wednesday. 31 Mar 1899--CLARK ITEMS--Thos Dunnington and Miss Mary Roberts were married at the residence of Rev. J. K. Robinson, Wednesday eve, March 22. 31 Mar 1899--YATES ITEMS--Died, at the residence of J. H. Duncan, on March 24, Aunt Lydia Duncan, aged 78 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 March 1899--In looking over the Memphis (Texas) Herald of Feb. the 19th, we notice the death of John Wood Craig, the three year old son of James Craig and wife, who moved from this locality to Texas a few years ago. The death of the little fellow was caused from a fall received while playing about the bed. Mr. and Mrs. Craig have many friends here who deeply sympathize with them in their great sorrow. 3 Mar 1899--The Marceline Mirror says that Jeff Anderson, who died of smallpox at his home near Carrollton, was the son of Bill Anderson, the guerrilla chieftain who operated in that section during the civil war. 3 Mar 1899--Born, on the 28th, to John Dixon and wife, a son. This is official. 3 Mar 1899--Born, on the 28th, to Emmett Robb and wife, a daughter. 3 Mar 1899--Died, on the 24th, Mrs. Geo. Webb, aged about 20 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two children, the youngest of whom is only ten days old. 3 Mar 1899--We clip the following from the Vandalia Mail and Express: "The remains of Geo. Durnil, of Howard county, who dropped dead at the "Katy" depot in Sedalia three weeks ago, were supposed to have been buried in the Sedalia cemetery, but investigation showed that they were on an operating table in a medical school at Kirksville." 3 Mar 1899--Miles Williams and Jas. Blee, members of the third U. S. Cavalry secured their discharges last week and arrived home Sunday. They were pleased with army life, but wanted out after all chances for a fight were gone. Both are looking as though army life agreed with them. 3 Mar 1899--Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Eliza McCallister, near Sturgeon on Feb 28th, 1899, Rev. N. B. Green of Armstrong, and Miss Maud McCallister, Rev. I. M. Turnage officiating. Rev. Green is well known here and the News joins his many friends in extending good wishes for the future happiness of himself and bride. 3 Mar 1899--Alice Loyd is back in school after an absence of about three weeks. 10 Mar 1899--Mrs. Mary Lloyd has ordered the News mailed to her at Rich Hill, Mo. 10 Mar 1899--Born, on the 7th, to D. L. Barron and wife, a daughter. This makes their 13th child all of whom are living. Mrs. Barron's mother also raised thirteen children the last of whom was born on the 7th of March. 10 Mar 1899--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Lizzie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hare of this place, to Mr. David Reese of Elliott, which will occur on the 15th. The News extends good wishes and congratulations in advance. 10 Mar 1899--Mrs. E. Fowlkes, of Hannibal, is here visited her mother, Mrs. John Carroll. 10 Mar 1899--Chas. and Lum Burton arrived home this week to remain, their regiment, the 2nd Missouri, having been mustered out of the service. 10 Mar 1899--Died, on the 7th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Jas. S. Webb, five miles south of Higbee, Mrs. Ann Turner, aged about 83 years. The remains were buried at New Hope church Howard county Wednesday. 10 Mar 1899--Ira Frazier, of Moberly, fireman on the Wabash, fell from his engine near Benton City, Wednesday, and was instantly killed. 10 Mar 1899--YATES--Jim Pyles and wife, Tom Briggs and wife attended the burial of their grandmother, Mrs. Settles, near Renick, this week. 10 Mar 1899--EBENEZER ITEMS--Mrs. Thos. Williams left for Ottumwa, Iowa, this week to visit her sister who is at the point of death. 10 Mar 1899--EBENEZER ITEMS--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Barron, a son. Mother and babe are doing well. 17 Mar 1899--Died, on the 11th, J. B. Heathman, of consumption, aged 52 years. Deceased had been in failing health for the past two years. He leaves two sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown, to mourn his loss. 17 Mar 1899--GEORGE AVERY KILLED IN NEVADA--The following clipping from the Reno, Nevada, Gazette, of a recent date, will be of interest to many of our older citizens and all of our Howard county readers. Mr. Avery was an old citizen of Howard and was a brother of Wm. Avery of near town: "Coroner Peers returned from Olinghouse Canon yesterday morning with the body of George Avery, who was shot and killed by H. P. Reed, on Saturday morning. Coroner Peers, in an interview last night stated that so far as had been developed by a preliminary examination of the scene, there had been no witnesses to the shooting. People situated about twenty yards distant first heard the shot and on rushing to the cabin, where Reed and Avery had been talking, they found Avery dead, with a bullet hole through his body. Reed told them that he had shot Avery, but that it had been accidental. Further than this the coroner had not ascertained. The inquest will probably be held Wednesday. "Sheriff McInnis returned from Olinghouse last night, after having spent Saturday and Sunday at the scene of the murder, but had little new to report in the matter. "Reed was brought to the county jail yesterday morning. He has maintained a stolid reticence ever since the shooting, refusing to discuss the matter with the authorities at Wadsworth or here. Last night he was quite sick and could not be seen by a reporter. "Reed was still stick today, besides he was under orders from his attorney not to talk, but his statement of how the shooting occurred, as made to others, was substantially to the effect that he had contracted the measles during the week, besides had been suffering from the grip. He had been in bed Friday and Saturday morning, when he went to get up, he found his rifle in his way. He usually kept the gun about the bed, and ordinarily had thirteen cartridges in the magazine and none in the barrel. Not dreaming there was a cartridge in the barrel or that the gun was cocked he pushed it out of the way. It went off and immediately Avery cried, "Oh, my God, I am shot." Avery then walked out of the cabin. Reed then dressed hastily and summoned the nearest miners and told them what had occurred. Reed claims that he has had no trouble with Avery. "Information from the scene of the shooting, through the Gazette's special representative, leaves little if any doubt, as to the intentionality of the shooting, but grave suspicions are entertained as to Reed's sanity." Howard county papers copy. 17 Mar 1899--Born, on the 11th, to W. L. Redifer and wife, a daughter. 17 Mar 1899--Merideth Marschausser of Burton died at the residence of Joel Robb near Yates yesterday morning after a short illness. He was 28 (23?)years old and single. 17 Mar 1899--H. T. Johnson and Miss Iola Owen, of Clark, were married in Moberly Tuesday evening. 17 Mar 1899--John Mooney who became suddenly insane while feeding the mules in the Interstate Mine two weeks ago, was taken to the Asylum at Nevada by the sheriff of Howard county Tuesday morning. We hope that his affliction is only temporary and that he may soon be returned to his wife and children. 17 Mar 1899--REESE-HARE--Married, in Higbee, on Wednesday evening, March 15, 1899, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hare, Mr. David Reese and Miss Lizzie Hare, Rev. John Edgar Matthews, of Huntsville, officiating. The home had been beautifully and appropriately decorated for the occasion with flowers, plants, etc, and a large number of friends were present to witness the ceremony. The bride was attired in a gown of white satin, while the groom wore the conventional black. After congratulations were extended, the guests were invited to the dining room to partake of a most elegant and sumptuous wedding supper, to which all did ample justice. The bride is one of Higbee's most popular and lovable girls and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is one of Elliott's best young men, sober, honest and industrious, is a member of the Elliott Concert Band and thorough musician. The News joins the other friends of this worthy young couple in wishing them a life of unalloyed happiness and prosperity. They were the recipients of quite a number of valuable presents, a list of which we cannot give an account of a lack of space. 17 Mar 1899--Dick Metcalf and family went to Higbee Thursday to see Mrs. Fannie Osborne, a sister of Mrs. Metcalf, who is dangerously ill--Armstrong Herald. 17 Mar 1899--Died, at her home in Higbee, on March 11th, 1899, Mrs. Samuel Jackson, aged 48 years. Deceased leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to Paris Monday for interment. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections comments welcome.

3 Feb 1899--Married, at the home of the bride, near Lebanon Church, last Thursday at 1:30 o'clock, Mr. Stephen Green to Mrs. Pauline Graves, Rev. I. M. Turnage, officiating. The groom is 71 years of age, and is one of Prairie township's substantial citizens. He owns a nice farm near town. We understand that the couple will reside at the bride's home for the present. 3 Feb 1899--Engineer Thos. Carmody, of Moberly, who was stabbed by Theodore Sparkman at Kirksville about two weeks ago died at the Wabash hospital Friday night. The remains were taken to Nebraska City for interment. 3 Feb 1899--George Durnill, of Burton, died in the depot at Sedalia Friday, of dropsy. He had been to Kansas City and was on his way home when death overtook him. 3 Feb 1899--Died, Jan 31st, 1899, Mrs. George Kirby, aged about 75 years. The remains were laid to rest at New Hope church Thursday evening. 3 Feb 1899--Cards are out announcing the marriage of John D. Vincil Blackwell and Miss Edna Earl Pyle both of Fayette. This happy event will occur at the Christian church in that place on the 14th. 3 Feb 1899--Died, at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. Edwards, three miles west of Higbee on the 31st, Mrs. Silvica Cline, aged about 70 years. The remains were taken to New Hope, Howard county, yesterday for interment. 3 Feb 1899--We learn that Mrs. Doctor Harvey of Roanoke, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. 3 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Jim St. Clair, at the brush chopping, cut a tree which fell on Matt Grigg. They thought they had killed him but he crawled out with a few bruises. 10 Feb 1899--Melvin Bartee, aged 12 years, died suddenly at the residence of his uncle, Wm. Creson, near Yates Saturday, of paralysis. The remains were buried at Old Log Chapel Sunday. 10 Feb 1899--Mrs. Sarah Smith, mother of Mrs. W. F. Elliott of Moberly, and one of the oldest citizens in Randolph county, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter. The remains were taken to Fulton for interment. 10 Feb 1899--Miss Ella, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moss of Sturgeon died suddenly at that place Thursday of last week, aged 18 years. 10 Feb 1899--The residence of J. M. Fowlkes, of near Rucker, was destroyed by fire Tuesday. The fire caught in the roof from a defective flue, and when discovered was getting under good headway. Mr. Fowlkes who was at home mounted the roof and had the fire almost under control when the water gave out. He then turned his attention to removing the household goods and succeeded in saving most of them. He carries a light insurance but not enough to cover the loss. 10 Feb 1899--Peter Schawo, of Macon county, came down Saturday, and was with his brother Frederic during his last hours. 10 Feb 1899--"Dug" Bean, one of Randolph's old citizens and an ex-member of the Moberly city council, died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Milhem, west of Moberly. 10 Feb 1899--Died, at his residence, five miles from Higbee, on the 5th, Frederic Schawo; aged 80 years. Mr. Schawo came to Fayette, MO, from Germany, 42 years ago, and soon after located upon the farm on which he died. He was twice married, and raised 10 children. His second wife and three children are all that survive him. His remains were buried on the home from Monday. 10 Feb 1899--EBENEEZER ITEMS--Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Edwards, 3 miles west of Higbee, Jan 31, 1899, Mrs. Cline, in her 71st year. Mrs. C. was a noble Christian woman, loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. This is the second time within the past three weeks that deep sorrow has darkened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. We join with the entire community in extending our heart felt sympathy to them in their sad bereavement. 10 Feb 1899--YATES ITEMS--Died, of paralysis, at the home of James Creson, Feb 4, 1899, Melvin Bartee, aged 17 years, 4 months and 23 days. Left an orphan at 10 years old his uncle and guardian, S. W. Creson, moved him and his aunt, Mary Creson, to Yates where he has lived and grown up with our boys and seemed like one of them. When the news came that he was dead we felt as though one of our loved ones had gone. He was always ready to forgive and forget when mistreated by any one. he leaves one brother and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His funeral was preached at Mt. Arrarat church on Sunday by Rev. N. B. Green after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. (poem follows). 17 Feb 1899--OBITUARY--Mrs. Scilvitha S. Cline died at the home of her son-in-law, W. D. Edwards, near Higbee, at 8:45 p.m., January 31, 1899. Mrs. Cline was born October 17, 1833, near New Albany, Floid county, Indiana. She was married November 4, 1856, to John E. Cline, in Indiana. She moved to Howard county, in March, 1873, and was left a widow, January 24, 1882. She leaves eight children, and two brothers and one sister to mourn her loss. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. She died happy, saying "The Lord is my Shepherd." She united with the church when quite young and lived a Christian life. The last lesson taught her class was Christ's first miracle, the 15th of January. (long poem and resolution of Sunday School Class follows). 17 Feb 1899--Dudley Baker and wife who separated a few months ago, were remarried on the 10th by Justice Barron. 17 Feb 1899--Chas. S. Fales received word Tuesday from Manston, Wis, of the sudden death of his mother at that place. 17 Feb 1899--KILLED AT ELLIOTT--John Solberg, of This Place, Killed in The Elliott Mine--The News, for the fourth time in as many months, is called upon to chronicle another fatal accident to one of our citizens. This time the Death Angel selected for his victim, John, the 26-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Solberg, of this place, who was killed in the mine at Elliott Monday morning. He was employed as a company hand and it is the duty of these hands to brush the entries, set the timbers, etc. He and his fellow workman were engaged in brushing an entry when his partner noticed a loose rock near them and warned John of the danger, but before he could heed the warning, the rock, which weighed about two tons, fell upon him, crushing the back of his head and breaking his neck and limbs. His remains were taken from the shaft as soon as the rock could be removed and held in Elliott until evening to await the coroner, when they were brought home to his heart broken parents. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, Wednesday evening by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Nollner, after which the remains were taken charge of by the Higbee lodges of Odd Fellows and Knights of Phythias, of which orders deceased was a member and taken to the city cemetery where they were tenderly laid to rest with the honors of the orders. The Elliott Concert Band, of which deceased was also a member, was present in a body, and rendered some appropriate and touching music at the grave. John was one of Higbee's best young men, and always had a kind word and pleasant smile for everyone, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances, who will sadly miss him. The News joins other friends in extending its warmest sympathies to the heart broken parents and brothers and sisters. 17 Feb 1899--Mrs. E. Hemphill has recently moved into the Minor property just north of the Citizens bank, and is prepared to keep boarders. Day board and meals a specialty. 17 Feb 1899--Chas. Cleeton died at the residence of Dr. Fansler, in Moberly, Sunday, of consumption, aged 22 years. Charlie has many friends in Higbee who will regret to learn of his untimely death. 17 Feb 1899--A free for all fight occurred at dance at a Mr. Kanatzars Tuesday night in which Tip Lewis of Higbee received a severe knife wound in the back. We were unable to learn who did the cutting or how the difficulty was brought about. 17 Feb 1899--Born, on the 17th, to Geo. Webb and wife a daughter. 17 Feb 1899--Will Green, colored, was killed by a runaway team near Clifton Hill Thursday of last week. 17 Feb 1899--Mrs. Sarah Smith died at Moberly Thursday of last week. She lacked but a few weeks of being 100 years old. 17 Feb 1899--Died, on the 10th, Mrs. Fannie Burton, wife of A. C. Burton, aged 53 years. She was taken with pneumonia Tuesday evening, and continued to grow worse until death came. A husband and three children, one son and two daughters survive her. The remains were buried Monday in the Rennolds family burying ground. Mrs. Burton was a loving wife and mother, and her loss is not only a great one to her home, but to all her acquaintances. 17 Feb 1899--Died, near Harrisburg, on the 11th, Mrs. Nanie Patrick, at the age of 55 years. 17 Feb 1899--James Yager, colored, who was sent from Higbee to the county poor farm several years ago died last week. He was past 80 and had been demented for several years. 17 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG--Mrs. Monch Caldwell died last Tuesday of pneumonia. 17 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG--Mrs. Walter Pattrick died at one o'clock Saturday after a short illness of heart trouble. 17 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG--The young folks enjoyed a nice social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. St. Clair Friday night. A good time was had, as is always the case at that hospitable home. 17 Feb 1899--YATES--Died, near Sharon Church, on Feb 10, 1899, Robert Craig, aged 60 years. His remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Wesley Chapel burying ground near Armstrong. 24 Feb 1899--Miss Kate Munday, of Armstrong, aged about 30 years, died at that place Saturday, of consumption. 24 Feb 1899--Married, in Moberly, on the 19th, J. W. Owen and Miss Vic Strief, both of Higbee. The News joins other friends in wishing them a smooth and prosperous journey through life. 24 Feb 1899--J. M. Waltenbaugh, Wm. Kelso, W. J. Richards and wife, W. J. Griffith, J. R. Allen, Samuel Smith and wife, Mrs. Jas. Price, Mrs. Mary Pilkington, W. M. Richards, and Mrs. Maggie Richards, attended a conference of Latter Day Saints in Macon county Sunday. 24 Feb 1899--Chas. Unkefer, a C. & A. brakeman, was killed by his train at Centralia Tuesday morning. 24 Feb 1899--George Bradley, an employee of the car shops who resides on Myra street, and Miss Dina Kanatzer, of Higbee, were united in marriage in Huntsville Friday night at 10:10 by the Rev. Matthews. The wedding was a runaway match, objections on the part of the bride's parents being the obstacle that prevented the young people from being married at home. She outwitted the "old folks" through the agency of her lover's sister, who told her parents George was at a nearby house severely injured. The rest was easy. The young couple will reside at the home of the groom's parents on Myra street until other arrangements are perfected--Moberly Democrat. 24 Feb 1899--At Mexico, Feb 14, W. M. Sims aged 23, and Miss Eliza Cox, aged 18 years, were married by Rev. N. R. Pettyman. The groom is a son of Judge J. E. Sims of near Gant, and the bride a daughter of James Cox, living between Centralia and Gant. Saturday night Miss Cox and Dennis Jennings endeavored to elope. They intended driving to Sturgeon, get married, leave on the accommodation for Moberly and thence to Kansas City. But they didn't. The young lady had a note signed by her father, saying she was of age. It is reported that relatives interceded with the young lady and induced her to meditate before marrying young Jennings, as it had been generally understood for some weeks that she was to marry young Sims. So she "meditated," shook Jennings and married the other fellow--Sturgeon Leader. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Jan 1899--W. H. Burton and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. B's grandmother, Mrs. Ann Terrill, at Moberly Monday. 6 Jan 1899--YATES--Mrs. Hulda Burton and daughter, Miss Bettie, of Higbee, were down to see her son, May, the latter part of Xmas and New Years Day. 6 Jan 1899--Born, on January 3rd, 1899, to Arthur T. Burton and wife, a daughter. 6 Jan 1899--MRS. ANN TERRILL DEAD--The Democrat performs a sad duty in chronicling the death of Mrs. Ann Terrill, which occurred at the home of her son, John, southwest of town, Sunday morning at 7:00 o'clock, on infirmities due to old age. The deceased was the mother of Judge A. P. Terrill of this city, John R. Terrill of near this place, and Mrs. Wm. Christian, besides which she leaves about thirty-five grand-children. Her husband, Wm. Terrill, died about thirty years ago while visiting in Kentucky. She was a devout member of the Baptist church, and was possessed of a most lovable disposition. She was a woman of very marked intellectual powers and great force of character before old age overtook her, but had been quite feeble for a number of years, and for some time prior to her death had been almost wholly blind. The funeral services were held from the residence of her son, John, southwest of town yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Dr. J. B. Briney, and her remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. 6 Jan 1899--WILL MAKE RESTITUTION--J. C. Thompson, who Wrecked the First National Bank of Sedalia, would like to Return--From the Sedalia Sentinel--Sedalia was visited this week by a gentleman, in whom a number of our prominent citizens took the keenest interest, and whom a still larger number would have been very glad to meet, had they been aware of his presence in the city. This interesting personage was a lawyer named Lyons, from the City of Mexico, who was passing through Sedalia on his way to Independence, MO, for a visit with his daughter. Mr. Lyons is a representative of the highest class in Mexico--an educated, refined, and influential native, and is a man who is not only thoroughly acquainted with all the affairs of his home city, but is a power in many of its leading business deals and legal transactions. During his short stay in Sedalia, between trains, he took occasion to call upon several prominent people, at the special interest and request of one, who was formerly a prominent figure in this community, but is now a fugitive from justice. This man is no other than Jimmie Thompson, of First National bank fame. The news which Mr. Lyons brought, will be received with delight, both by those who have been Thompson's friends through prosperity and adversity, and by those to whom he is indebted. The word which Mr. Lyon brought, was to the effect that Thompson is now prospering in the city of Mexico, and that he has extensive interests in railroads; banking and mining stock, which promises within a short time, to not only retrieve his lost fortune, but to make him a very wealthy man. Mr. Lyons' estimate is that Thompson is now worth within the neighborhood of $50,000, and that one gold mine alone, in which he is a prominent stock holder, will clear him from two to three hundred thousand dollars, within the next few years. In addition to this, Mr. Thompson is drawing a handsome salary with one of the railroads centering in Mexico, but will resign on January 1st to accept a position as cashier of the city's leading bank. The name of this bank is said to be either "The Mexican and London," or "The Merchants and London." Mr. Thompson, prior to the departure of My Lyons for his northern trip not only requested him to call upon his old friends in Sedalia, but enjoined him to tell them that the time is coming and will soon be, when he expects to return to this city and straighten out all his accounts and pay off dollar for dollar. He declared his intention of resuming his old relations here just as they were before his fall. 13 Jan 1899--R. W. Edmonston died at Middle Grove Wednesday morning, aged 46 years. Deceased was a brother of C. W. Edmonston of this place. The remains were taken to Mexico for interment. 13 Jan 1899--A SUICIDE--Nick Mills Kills Himself Monday Night--Cause Unknown. Early Tuesday morning news reached town that the dead body of Nick Mill had been found upon the farm of W. M. Burton south of town. Upon inquiry it was learned that the young man left Mr. Burton's late Monday evening for town and when the family had retired to bed he had not returned. Nothing was thought of this, but when morning came and he was still absent, Mr. Burton went to Mill's room at five o'clock, where he found a note stating that he was tired of life, and that his body could be found between the house and town. The directions given in the note were followed up and the body found between the barn and the road. It appears that when Mills left the house he went to the barn, procured a lot of hay, carried it to the side of the path leading to town, made him a bed, and lying down upon it, put a pistol to his head and fired. The body was brought to town and an inquest held in the evening. Relatives at La Plata were notified and Wm. Mills, a brother, came down Wednesday, and Thursday took the remains to that place for interment. Deceased was 23 years of age and as far as we can learn, a man of good habits, and no cause can be given why he should have taken his life. 13 Jan 1899--Thursday night, two weeks, ago Henry Smith and Carrie Hughes (col.) aroused Judge Rankin from his slumbers and informed him that they wanted to get married and would like to have the matter kept a profound secret for the present. To this the Judge agreed and the knot was soon tied. 13 Jan 1899--C. P. Ornburn, a prominent farmer aged 40 years, died at his home five miles east of Moberly this morning of typhoid pneumonia, after a ten day's sickness. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss; also a father, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Salem church tomorrow at 12 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Cook--Moberly Democrat of Jan 6. 13 Jan 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, to the wife of Will Freeman a son. 13 Jan 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Died, Jan 5, at the residence of his grandpa, Samuel Porter, little Blandy Porter Freeman, infant son of Will and Mary Freeman. 13 Jan 1899--Married, on Jan 11th, 1899, at the residence of and by Justice John Rankin, Jas. T. Hamilton and Emma Tripplet. The News extends good wishes. 13 Jan 1899--The case of Daniel Robb of Howard county, charged with attempting to cash a forged check at the Citizens Bank of this place, was called at Huntsville last week and continued until the next term. 13 Jan 1899--SCHOOL NEWS--We received the sad intelligence this week that Jessie Thorburn, one of our former pupils, had died in Des Moines, Iowa, last Monday, of that much dreaded disease, spinal meningitis. Jessie was for several years a pupil in the Higbee School. The last year she was here, she was in the High School. During the whole time that she was in our school we never had to correct her once. She was possessed of a sweet and amiable disposition. Hers was one of those dispositions that if she thought she had offended she would be melted with tears. Jessie though dying young, has left an example worthy of imitation. The news of her death has cast a shadow over all her school mates. We extend our sympathies to her heart-broken parents. 20 Jan 1899--Born, on the 18th, to John Dixson and wife, a son. 20 Jan 1899--Jane Dudgeon, one of Higbee's colored citizens, died on the 13th aged about 60 years. 20 Jan 1899--Married, in Higbee, Sunday, at the M. E. Church, by Rev. G. W. Nollner, Mr. J. B. Bogie and Miss Josie Gibbins. The News extends good wishes for their future happiness. 20 Jan 1899--Died, five miles south of Higbee, Wednesday morning, Jan 18, Mrs. Edwin Edwards, aged about 75 years. Deceased leaves an aged husband and four grown sons to mourn her loss. 20 Jan 1899--Born, on the 18th, to Ed Coons and wife, a son. 20 Jan 1899--Harry Hazleton, of Middletown, died Sunday from the effects of a gunshot wound in the head, received accidentally during Christmas week. Hazelton's head was partly blown off, and yet he lived over five weeks. His case is a strange one. 20 Jan 1899--Mrs. Hence W. Burton who has been suffering from necrosis of the bone of one of her lower limbs for some time, was operated upon this week and had the decayed bones removed. She stood the operation well, and has since been getting along nicely. 20 Jan 1899--Mack Blackford received a telegram Wednesday from Muskogee, I. T, informing him of the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Blackford, which occurred at that place Wednesday morning. The remains will be brought here for interment and are expected at 11 o'clock today. After funeral services at two o'clock this afternoon the remains will be buried at the Dysart burying ground west of town. Deceased was 68 years of age and leaves several children to mourn her loss, two of whom, Mrs. W. W. Adams, and Mack Blackford, reside in this county. 20 Jan 1899--Wm. McClelland, an aged citizen of Howard county residing south of Armstrong, died Monday of grippe. 20 Jan 1899--Mrs. Jane Sanders, aged 71 years, and John Osborne, aged 82 years, two of Clifton Hill's oldest citizen's died this week. 27 Jan 1899--Born, on the 22nd, to Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and wife, a daughter. 27 Jan 1899--Washington McCormick, and old citizen of the county and a prominent farmer, died at his home near Huntsville Monday, aged 82 years. 27 Jan 1899--Walter Moorhead, of Huntsville, aged 32 years was adjudged insane at Huntsville Monday, and ordered placed in the asylum at Fulton. He leaves a wife and two small children. 27 Jan 1899--Henry Sears, one of the oldest native born citizens of Randolph county, died at his home in Clifton Hill on the 19th, aged 60 years. 27 Jan 1899--The News is pleased to state that there was no truth in the rumor circulated here two weeks ago that Miss Jessie Thorborn had died at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. 27 Jan 1899--Fred Walker, one of our substantial colored citizens, accompanied by two of his children, attended the funeral of one of his daughters at Jacksonville Thursday. 27 Jan 1899--Alice Loyd is out of school this week visiting relatives in Middle Grove. We hope she will have a pleasant visit and be back in school again next week. 27 Jan 1899--WEST HARRISBURG--Uncle Ed St. Clair still keeps up the Sunday school at St. Clair school house. 27 Jan 1899--EBENEZZER--D.L. Barron received a letter a few days ago from Augusta, GA, announcing the death of his brother, Jas. Barron, in that city from a severe attack of la grippe. Mr. Barron had lived for a number of years in Augusta. He leaves a wife and two beautiful children, a son and a daughter, to mourn his loss. 27 Jan 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--John St. Clair sold eighty acres of his Mount Pleasant farm to Will Naylor last week. 27 Jan 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Mrs. Elisha Ancell who has been confined to her bed for 6 or 8 months, died at 6 o'clock Sunday eve, Jan 22. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Born, on Jan. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Denny Graves, a son. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Geo. Lilly, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lilly of this place, who has been working in Chicago for the past year, was married in that city on January 10 to Miss Delta Morris. The NEWS joins Mr. Lilly's host of friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Born, on Jan 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orton, a son. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cox of Moberly and daughter, Mrs. Mary Dobson, of Kansas City, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lloyd. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Miss Marie Evans while returning home from Moberly Friday, fell at the front porch of her home and broke one of her ribs. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Miss Recia Longdon of Moberly was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Longdon Sat and Sun. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Joseph Riggs, a well known farmer died at his home just south of Sturgeon on the 11th. He was about 60 years of age. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lilly were called to Chicago Thursday of last week by the death of Mrs. Lilly's mother, Mrs. Margaret Kelso. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--As will be seen by his ad in this issue, Will Reed will sell all of his household goods at public auction at his home in this place on Saturday, the 24th, and will leave with his family the last of the month for Little Rock, Ark., where he has the offer of a good position, and where he will locate permanently. Mr. Reed and family have many warm friends here who will give them up with genuine regret and whose best wishes will follow them wherever they may cast their lot. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Milt Wheeler, who moved to Arizona about a year ago, arrived Monday with the intention of selling his farm south of town, but is waiting to hear from Mrs. Wheeler before disposing of the place. He states that land in his section of Arizona has advanced $100 per acre in the past few months and is almost twice as high as it was a year ago. He states that his brothers-in-law, John and Henry Lay, who recently moved to Arizona, are not doing as well as could have been expected, J. Hollis Bradley, moved from here about the same time, he reports as well and prosperous, the farm he purchased for $240 an acre now being worth $500. Cotton, owing to the high price of land, is the chief product, Mr. Wheeler informs us, although the yield of wheat and rye is heavy. The cotton, by the way, is the finest grow in the world, and always brings top prices. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--FOX-BUSH--Mr. J. E. Fox of this place and Miss Jencie May Bush of Clark were united in marriage in Moberly on Thursday, Jan 8, 1920, by Justice M. M. Marshall. The bride is one of Clark's prettiest and most accomplished young ladies and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is one of Higbee's most substantial young men and one of its hardest workers and has made a decided success in the blacksmith business since moving here from Yates about a year ago. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--MISS GROSHONG FALLS ON HOT FURNACE--About five o'clock Thursday evening Miss Clementine Groshong, one of the popular employees of the Taylor Music Co., had the misfortune to fall into the opening of the pipeless furnace heater in the store building. Paul Witten, the manager of the business, who was in the store at the time, rescued the young lady and carried her to the door to keep her from fainting. Her injuries were slight, considering the possibilities of such an accident. One knee was cut, a hand bruised and she received a nervous shock. The furnace is without an iron grating, since a zinc box encloses the area, and this had been pushed slightly to one side, leaving the opening which caused the accident. Miss Groshong was on the west side of the store and had been playing her violin. As she started to cross the room she carried the instrument and the violin was thrown some distance as she fell. Luckily there was only a moderate fire for it the top of the furnace had been red hot the victim would have sustained severe burns in addition to other injuries--Moberly Monitor Index. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--JOE E. JONES TO MARRY--Higbee friends of Joe E. Jones this week received the following announcement: "Mr. and Mrs. William Watson desire your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Tessie, to Mr. Joseph Elvin Jones on Sunday afternoon, January 18, 1920 at 4 o'clock, 1033 West Maple Avenue, Independence, Mo." The NEWS along with Mr. Jones' legion of Higbee friends extends hearty congratulations in advance. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Mrs. Jas. Rice was called to Glenwood yesterday by the death of her sister, Mrs. Zettie Henderson. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Luther Warford, who moved to Arizona about a year ago, arrived Sunday on a short business trip. He is well pleased with the West, we learn, and is prospering. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Jasper Roberts, while at work at the Walton mine Friday, had his right foot quite badly mashed by a fall of coal, and was able to be out Tuesday for the first time. It will be a week or ten days before he will be able to return to work. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--S. E. Dougherty, who has been occupying the Harlow residence property for some time, this week purchased the Price Creson property just across the street, moving to same Monday, Mr. Creson moving to the Harlow place. We did not learn the consideration. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Geo. Lay returned yesterday from Kansas City where he had been to see Mrs. Lay, who is in St. Joseph's hospital recovering from an operation performed two weeks ago. He reports her as doing nicely and stated that she expected to be able to come home Tuesday of next week. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--BISWELL-ANTONELL--Mr. Elmore Biswell and Mrs. Joella Scott-Antonell, both of this place were united in marriage in Moberly on Monday, Jan 12, 1920, by Justice M. M. Marshall. The bride is the pretty granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Adams of north of town, whose always cheery smile and sunny disposition have made her a general favorite. The groom is the hustling proprietor of the Higbee Garage and comes from one of Fayette's best families from which place he moved to Higbee several months ago. That their path may be full of sunshine and roses is the wish of the NEWS and a host of other friends. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE--Uncle Fred Walker Passes Peacefully Away.--Uncle Fred Walker, one of Higbee's oldest, best known and most highly respected colored citizens, who had been suffering from paralysis, with which he was stricken about a year ago, and who was taken suddenly worse Friday of last week, passed peacefully away Sunday at his home in the west part of town. Owing to the fact that several of his children could not get here sooner, the body was held until Wednesday when funeral services were held at the colored Christian church in the east part of town. That Uncle Fred was held in the highest esteem by all is attested by the fact that his white neighbors and friends composed fully half of the congregation, none of whom were ashamed to drop a tear on his bier and mingle their sorrow with that of the family, for all felt that they had lost a friend and the town and vicinity one of its best citizens. Uncle Fred was born in Howard county on May 10, 1837, was therefore in his 83rd year. He was married on March 10, 1858, to Jane Dougherty, who, with seven of the ten children born to them, survives, and who has been totally blind for many years. The surviving children are Zadie Williams and Nancy Martin, and Robert and Burl Walker of this place; Charles, Lawrence, Kan.; James of Chicago, and Colden, of Denver, Colo. He also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and one sister, Zaide Basket and a legion of friends. He had been a member of the Christian church for almost fifty years, and so far as we were able to observe, lived a consecrated Christian life. In our dealings with him for over thirty years we always found him on the square, and one whose word could be accepted as readily as his bond. We were proud to own him as a friend and as a patron of the NEWS. In his death the community has lost a man who always stood for what was good, and we are quite sure it is well with him on the other side of the dark river. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Little Miss Wilma Dilts is the proud owner of a new Victrola, presented by her uncle, Marion Carroll. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Comstock returned to their home in Holiday yesterday after a visit with Higbee relatives. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Dr. G. B. Baker orders his address changed to Birch Tree, Mo., to which place he has moved from Oklahoma. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--ADAMS-GRIGGS--Mr. John Adams and Miss Norine Griggs, two of Higbee's popular young people, were married in Moberly on Thursday, Jan 28, 1920, by Justice M. M. Marshall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Comma Griggs, and is one of Higbee's prettiest, most modest and refined young ladies, and a general favorite with all who knew her. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Adams, and is one of Higbee's most reliable, hard working and deserving young men. They will make their home with the groom's parents on the farm north of town. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--CHILD BURNED TO DEATH--One of the most distressing affairs to happen in the county in many years, was the burning to death Tuesday evening about 6 o'clock of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Percey Rothwell who live on the Will Francis farm three miles southeast of Huntsville, in a fire which destroyed their home and all of its contents. Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell were rendering lard a short distance from the house, their two children being with them, and when the little fellows grew tired and sleepy Mrs. Rothwell took them to the house and returned to assist her husband. Happening to glance towards the house a few minutes later they were horrified to see bright flames shining through the windows, and running to the house found the room in which the children had been placed a seething mass of flames. The youngest child, about two years old, had made its way to the door, and fell out when the door was opened, escaping all injury except the burning of its hair. The older child, who had spoken of being sleepy, and who had climbed on the bed, was burned to death. It is supposed the fire originated from a lamp which the mother lighted when she took the children to the house, as the entire floor seemed to be on fire. The fire had gained such headway that the house could not be entered, and as no help was near the house, together with its contents, was soon a heap of ashes. Mr. Rothwell, who moved to the farm from north of Huntsville about a year ago, had the misfortune to lose his home and all of its contents by fire only a short time before. They have the deepest sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--MRS. MARGARET KELSO DEAD--Mrs. Margaret Kelso, a former well known resident of Higbee, but who moved to Chicago some fifteen years ago, and who had been in very poor health for the past year or more, died at her home in that city on the 8th of pneumonia, aged 75 years. Interment was made in Chicago. She is survived by five daughters--Mrs. John Lilly and Mrs. Wm. Chapman of this place; Mrs. Henry Kier and Mrs. Horace Bradbrook of Chicago, and Mrs. Addison Franz of Battle Creek, Mich. The NEWS joins other friends in condolence to the bereaved children. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, Jan. 11, was a day long to be remembered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Blansett, it being the latter's 70th birthday anniversary, and which was fittingly celebrated with a big dinner and family reunion. The day proved a most delightful one for all and passed all too quickly, the guests departing at a late hour wishing Mrs. Blansett many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Blansett and children, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blansett, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blansett and children, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Webb and children and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dougherty and children. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Born, in Moberly, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Quinn, a son, who will bear the name Eugene Le Moyne. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Born, on the 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lee, a son. Friday, 16 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 39--Born, on the 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dorman, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

(Kathy's notes: Sorry folks, the first two items of the week 9 Jan 1920, were included on the last email dated 2 Jan 1920. The date in front of each item was correct, I just sent a little more than I meant to in that last email.) Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--Mrs. Wm. Kelso, who had the misfortune to lose her husband by death on the 27th of last month, received word Sunday of the death of her youngest brother. We did not learn his name or when or where his death occurred. The sympathy of all goes out to Mrs. Kelso in her newest sorrow. Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--LAMBIER-BRADLEY--Mr. Geo. Lambier of this place and Miss Adah Bradley of Yates, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for some time, stole a march on their parents and friends January 1, 1920, by quietly slipping away to Moberly where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Robin Gould. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bradley of Yates, and whose amiable manner and sunny disposition have made her a general favorite. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lambier of this place and is a young man of proven worth and character and generally recognized as one of Higbee's best young men. The date--New Year's--chosen by the happy young couple for their wedding was of peculiar significance in the groom's family, it being the 22nd wedding anniversary of his parents and the 50th anniversary of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laight. Few young people start out in life with brighter prospects than does this popular young couple, and that their pathway may be one of sunshine and roses to the end of the chapter is the sincere wish of the NEWS and a host of friends. Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--Born, Dec 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robb, a son. Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--Born, on Jan 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarendon Bradley, a daughter. Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--Miss Bessie and Belva Feland were the guests of Miss Jennie and Nellie Hall Sunday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--WM. KELSO KILLS HIMSELF--In Fit of Despondency Blows Head Off With Shotgun--"Billie Kelso shot and killed himself just awhile ago!" Such was the news flashed over town just before noon last Saturday, December 27, and so universally liked was this hard working, quiet, unassuming Christian gentleman that even those who had only a casual acquaintance with him were paralyzed with horror, and many who knew him best refused to believe it until a visit to the home in the south part of town proved it only too true. No death in years has cast such a pall over the community, nor one that will be so long in lifting, and those who knew him truly feel that in his going something has gone out of their own lives that can never be again. Being deeply religious and with a pleasant smile for everyone he met, he was the last person in town one would have dreamed of ending his own life--an expression heard on all sides since his death. From all that can be learned he had been suffering from despondency for several weeks and on the occasion of the last service at his church in which he took part he stated that a dark cloud was hanging over him and that he did not know whether it would pass or not. It is believed, too, that he worried over the strike, for when he was not down town to find out himself the latest news, it was the first thing he asked of the boys when they came home. Such was the case Saturday, we learn. On one of his sons coming home that morning he asked what the situation was, and on being told that the mine was being cribbed, he seemed greatly discouraged, evidently taking the work to mean that the mine was being prepared for an extended shut-down. Some time later, and while the noon meal was being prepared, he stepped out of the house, without a word to anyone, carrying a double barrel shotgun. A few moments later, Mrs. Kelso hearing a shot, stepped out of the house to see the cause of it, and not seeing Mr. Kelso, went to the chicken house, in which direction he had gone, and the sight that met her gaze all but caused her to drop dead from anguish and horror, for she beheld the body in a sitting posture, the arms limp across the lap and with the left side of the face and head blown away. She managed to get back to the house with the awful news, when she collapsed, and for several days her life was despaired of. Coroner Adams was summoned, and after making inquiries and viewing the body he decided that it was such a plain case of suicide that no jury would be required. It was his opinion, as well as that of the undertakers who prepared the body for burial, that Mr. Kelso was standing with the muzzle of the gun in his mouth when the fatal shot was fired. Whatever Mr. Kelso's troubles may have been--real or imaginary--there can be no doubt whatever that he was temporarily deranged, for the unnecessary taking of the life of any of God's creation was foreign to his thoughts and life. Wm. Kelso was born February 2, 1866, at Achongree, Ayrshire, Scotland, and was therefore in his 54th year. He came to this country when about 8 years of age, ,his parents locating at Braidwood, Ill., and where he grew to manhood. On December 24, 1888, he was married to Miss Jane Dagan, also of that place, and about a year later moved to Higbee where they had since resided. They were the parents of thirteen children, all of whom, survive, viz: William, George and John, of Ridge, Montana; David, Mrs. Cora Brooke, Robert, Euphemia, Paul, Lavinia, Andrew, Margaret, Edmund and Vivian, all of this place. He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Margaret Kelso, of Chicago, and five sisters--Mrs. John Lilly and Mrs. Wm. Chapman, of this place; Mrs. Henry Keir, and Mrs. Horace Bradbrook of Chicago and Mrs. Addison Franz of Battle Creek, Mich,; and friends to be numbered only by his acquaintances. He united with the church of Latter Day Saints at Braidwood, Ill., in 1879 under the preaching of Eld. Frank Lofty, now of Moberly, and so far as we were able to judge during his long residence here he lived a devoted, consecrated Christian life, and whose every day was lived as if it were to be his last--not through fear, but in a sublime faith in the teaching of his Lord and Master, "Inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these my breathren ye did it unto me." He was made president of the church here in 1903, which position he still held. As the holding of the funeral in his own church would have meant that not a fifth of the crowd could have been seated, the Christian congregation volunteered the use of their church, and even than at least 200 could not find standing room. The services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Eld. F. T. Mussel of Des Moines, Ia., assisted by W. B Richards of Bevier, both friends of many years. No better sermon was ever preached here on a similar occasion. It was free of eulogy of the departed, though volumes could have been said, as well as of any references calculated to work upon the sympathies and emotions of the sorrowing family and friends. Summed up, it was help for the living hope for the dead. The mother being unable to attend the funeral, as were George and John, who could not be reached in time, Eld. Mussel, with deepest earnestness admonished: "I feel to admonish you who are the sons of my brother. Arise, take up the burden and carry it. Do not let the weight fall on your mother. Hers is a heavy load, But you can lighten it if you will. Assume the task where your father failed. Overcome it. Put self out of mind, and gird your forces to lighten the burdens of Mother. Think of those who need yet are deprived of a father's care. As much as lieth in you, assume his virtues, avoid his errors, and the God of all will help you." He then closed with these beautiful and uplifting lines: (Poem followed) The body was then conveyed to the city cemetery and laid to rest with the full honors of the Knights of Pythias, of which order deceased had been a member for many years. The NEWS joins the community in warmest sympathy to the bereft family. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--ASBURY-CHAPMAN--Mr. Edgar Asbury and Miss Daisy Maude Chapman, two popular young people of near town, were married at the home of the officiating minister Eld. T. D. Williams, of this place, Saturday evening, December 27, 1919. The bride is the pretty and popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chapman and possesses all the womanly virtues calculated to make her home life a happy one. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury of east of town, is industrious and reliable and held in the highest esteem by all who know him. They will make their home with the groom's parents for the present. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--Mrs. Ivan Alexander of Burton is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--Dr. O. M. Long, a formerly well known physician of Harrisburg, died at his home in Columbia on the 26th. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--SUICIDE NEAR CLARK--Harold C. Jordan, was a lieutenant in the A. E. F., in France during the world war, ended his life sometime last night by shooting himself in the right temple with a 25-calibre Colts automatic pistol. The tragic ending occurred about a half mile from the home of Smith Edwards, where the body was found lying by the side of the road. Dr. Pope of Clark is said to be the first one to discover the body this morning. The young man was 29 years old. His home is at Springdale, Ia. He was a graduate of Columbia university and he and Mr. Edwards had formerly taught school together in Minnesota. Young Jordan, before the world war, had seen service on the Mexican border. While with the American forces overseas he suffered shell shock and his health being shattered he had been staying at the Edwards home since November 1, trying to recuperate. He got back from service in August. No cause other than poor health is known to which to attribute his deed. He is survived by his mother, two brothers and two sisters.--Moberly Democrat, Dec. 30. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--MISS BESSIE FELAND ENTERTAINS--On Sunday, December 28, Miss Bessie Feland most pleasantly entertained a number of guests. At the hour of 12 a sumptuous dinner was served. In the afternoon Miss Bessie introduced one contest, the winners being Miss Doris Thompson and Mr. Olen Smith. Refreshments were served. At 4:30 everyone departed, each feeling that the day had been most pleasantly spent. Those present: Misses Jennie and Nellie Hall of near Fayette; Miss Doris Thompson, Misses Eunice and Idella Atkins, Miss Eula Mead, Messrs. Jas. Long, Thos. Hall, Roy Shields, Doc Estill of Fayette, Clyde Naylor and Olen Smith. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--Born, Dec 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sweeney, a son. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--Don Boyd, who is working in Marissa, Ill., returned to that place Sunday after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--Mrs. Annie Spitson returned to her home in Crawford, Neb., Monday, after a visit with her father, J. D. Dougherty. Friday, 2 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 37--MISS LOUISE LOWRY MARRIED--Dr. C. K. Dutton has received the announcement of the marriage of his niece, Miss Mary Louise Lowry, to Elliott Wainscott, which was solemnized December 24 at New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Wainscott, who is a well-known Moberly young lady, has been teaching school in the South. She and her husband met in Columbia, some two years ago, while she was attending summer school at the University and he was in the secret service for the Government. She is a bright little lady who merits the good fortune wished on her by many friends in this city and county--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--Mrs. Wm. Kelso, who had the misfortune to lose her husband by death on the 27th of last month, received word Sunday of the death of her youngest brother. We did not learn his name or when or where his death occurred. The sympathy of all goes out to Mrs. Kelso in her newest sorrow. Friday, 9 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 38--LAMBIER-BRADLEY--Mr. Geo. Lambier of this place and Miss Adah Bradley of Yates, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for some time, stole a march on their parents and friends January 1, 1920, by quietly slipping away to Moberly where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Robin Gould. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bradley of Yates, and whose amiable manner and sunny disposition have made her a general favorite. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lambier of this place and is a young man of proven worth and character and generally recognized as one of Higbee's best young men. The date--New Year's--chosen by the happy young couple for their wedding was of peculiar significance in the groom's family, it being the 22nd wedding anniversary of his parents and the 50th anniversary of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laight. Few young people start out in life with brighter prospects than does this popular young couple, and that their pathway may be one of sunshine and roses to the end of the chapter is the sincere wish of the NEWS and a host of friends. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Looks like I got the virus. This will be my last message until I clean it up. If ANYONE gets an attachment from me, it is not me. Will send a message after I get home Wednesday and clean it off. Sorry, folks. Carolyn

Looks like I got the virus. This will be my last message until I clean it up. If ANYONE gets an attachment from me, it is not me. Will send a message after I get home Wednesday and clean it off. Sorry, folks. Carolyn

AMEN. What kind of fun or attention could anyone get out of causing trouble anonymously? -----Original Message----- From: Helen Bichel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, June 11, 2001 5:59 AM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] RE: virus >Any irritation that I have regarding any virus, is not directed at the >person who is unaware his/her computer is infected and sending out >infected messages, but towards the person who created the virus in the >first place. > >Wouldn't it be nice if anyone with the intelligence and creativity to >develop a virus would use that intelligence and creativity in a >constructive rather than destructive manner? > >Helen >

Any irritation that I have regarding any virus, is not directed at the person who is unaware his/her computer is infected and sending out infected messages, but towards the person who created the virus in the first place. Wouldn't it be nice if anyone with the intelligence and creativity to develop a virus would use that intelligence and creativity in a constructive rather than destructive manner? Helen

I MAY have been infected. I am on my laptop and had not installed Norton (Gosh, that was stupid) and am where I cannot do anything right now. If I have the virsus, will someone PLEASE let me know and I will not email anyone until I can get home. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Carolyn [email protected]

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to plead the case of this person. Please, don't be angry at them. They are not sending out this virus, the virus itself is. This is a very nasty little worm, and it changes the message on the subject line just about everytime it is sent. The person whose machine this is coming from, is subscribed to this list. When they boot up their computer, this nasty little worm sends out this virus email message to EVERY UNOPENED EMAIL IN HIS MAILBOX all without the knowledge of the person who is working the computer. I am pretty sure that each of you who sent a warning to the Howard county list, got another messages from ktobias with the worm attached, as a reply. It's an automatic response of this worm. Ktobias is just a victim of this worm, like all the rest of us. They simply were not aware that they have it. Most of you got three or four, because that is how many posts that you submitted to the Howard county list in the last few days. Well, I received somewhere between 60-100 last night. Another twenty or so this morning. It's the price I pay for being so prolific. Luckily, I have Norton Anti-virus and it was able to contain the worm. My husband Mike sent Ktobias an email last night, explaining what the worm was, and giving them the URL to go to to get this worm out of their system. One really good rule of thumb for everyone out there, is to NEVER open an attachment, unless the person it is from has sent you a prior email advising that an attachment is in the next email, and giving you a specific message in the subject line. I make it a pretty hard and fast rule never to open attachments without first sending an email to the sender asking if the attachment was intended. I don't accept forwards. If someone wants to forward something to me, they will need to cut and paste the origil message and then send it to me in a new email. . If anyone on this list opened an attachment from this ktobias, your machine is now infected, unless you had a virus protection program that alerted you to the worm and quarantined it for you. Please, everyone on this list, run a virus scan now, and make sure your machine is clean. If you don't own an Anti-virus program, run, don't walk to the nearest store and put one on your machine. It will save your computer from crashes, and save you a lot of friendships. They aren't that expensive, and are well worth the money. And remember to keep getting the updates online to keep your virus protection current. We do ours every two weeks, and it only takes a few minutes to keep it current. With this particular worm, it saved our system, because we had just gotten the update, a day before it hit my computer for the first time. Kathy Bowlin

if you dont have a virus checker to deleate them, you are out of luck you just cant deleate them with out software to do it, it is still in your computer system At 06:21 AM 6/10/2001 -0500, Stephen L. Willson wrote: >I just got two messages from krtobias regarding something I had written to >the list. Each came with an attachment. I am deleting both. Thanks for >the warning. > >Steve > > > > > >At 12:51 AM 06/10/2001 -0700, you wrote: >>To anyone out there.. >>I just checked my email early this am and received three emails >>regarding my posting on Robb, Pemberton, McCune, Cleeton. I didn't open >>the attachments because I saw the last one. It was titled "Me >>nude.AVI.pif". The others were titled "Humor". There is no way in hell >>I am going to open these. I would like to get hands on the sorry sack >>of #E% who sent these. I would use a great deal of caution regarding >>this "krtobias". I don't open attachments until scanned. >>Teri >> >> > > > God Bless Lynda