yes they came to me, 2 of them did and my virus scanner caught them and deleated them At 12:51 AM 6/10/2001 -0700, Teresa Chase 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

I also received 3 from this "person" regarding postings, but McAfee alerted me on the first one so I just deleted the other also. BEWARE!!!! Helen

I also received an attachment from krtobias attached to my James Dennis/James Dougherty posting. Anyone that has nothing better to do than try to spoil things for someone else should get a hobby, like stamp collecting. I do not think they would make good genealogist. Sorry stamp collectors, maybe they should try underwater basket weaving. Until next time, Cecil V. Boyd

Same here Teri. I just received about 10 of them on the GRAPES family. Very suspicious. Beware people!!! Linda In a message dated 6/10/01 1:51:55 AM, [email protected] writes: << 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 >>

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 > >

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

This was in the Higbee News from Kathy - 2 Sep 1898--Mrs. Calvin George and children, of Colorado, who have been visiting her parents, Geo. Dougherty and wife, near Myres, for the past month, returned to her home Wednesday. My information from several people in my family and other sources have Elizabeth Dougherty married to Calvin George; this Elizabeth Dougherty was the brother of Jefferson Miles Dougherty, my great-grandfather, and son of James Dougherty and Elizabeth Enyart Mobley. Does anyone have any help on this? Suggestions? Were there two Calvin Georges? (Definitely not beyond the realm of possibility.) Carolyn [email protected]

18 Nov 1898--Died, southeast of Renick, on the 15th, Mrs. Thomas Walker. The remains were buried at New Hope on Wednesday. 18 Nov 1898--Born, on the 15th, to C. M. Markley and wife, a son. 18 Nov 1898--Born, on the 12th, to Jas. Blee and wife, a daughter. 18 Nov 1898--Joe, the 14-year-old son of R. R. Jones, has pneumonia. 18 Nov 1898--Died, on the 15th, near Renick, Mrs. Wirt, aged about 70 years. Deceased was the mother of Frank K. Collins, of near here. She was buried Wednesday at the Anderson burying ground. 18 Nov 1898--J. W. Ragsdale, ex-mayor, of Moberly, was the Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace in the 9th ward in Kansas City at the late election. He was defeated by a small vote. 18 Nov 1898--We regret to learn of the death of Esther, the handsome little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Milford which occurred at Jones & Davis' mine, near Moberly, Monday. Mr. Milford removed from Higbee about three weeks ago and soon after his little daughter was taken with measles from which she died. We learn that another one of his children is very sick. 18 Nov 1898--DORA ROSE PARDONED--Governor Stephens has pardoned Dora Rose, who was sentenced in August, 1898, by the Callaway county circuit court, on change of venue from Howard county, to two years in the penitentiary for the killing of Charles Mills in Glasgow, November 1896. The supreme court dismissed the appeal in this case. A large number of citizens of Callaway and Howard counties petitioned for the pardon, and two reputable physicians of Fulton say that Rose is a physical wreck, owing to having been confined in jail for twenty-one months. Governor Stephens says: "It has never been my policy, and never will be, to allow a man to be taken to the penitentiary to die, and for this reason, especially, I will issue a pardon to Dora Rose. Hundred of the best citizens of Callaway and Howard counties join in this petition for pardon." 18 Nov 1898--The News acknowledges the receipt of the following; "Mr. and Mrs. George Frederic Cope request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Carita Lucile, to Mr. William Anderson Rothwell on Wednesday evening, November the twenty-third, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, at seven o'clock. Central Christian Church, Moberly, Missouri." 18 Nov 1898--IN MEMORIAM--"Death loves a shining mark." This adage was verified in the death of Gussie, the bright little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Bradley, at their home four miles southwest of Moberly, on the morning of Nov 6th, 1898, at 1:40 o'clock, aged two years and six months. It has only been two years since the death reaper visited this home and took from them their oldest daughter, Emma., wife of W. A. Lessly. (Long flowery tribute that has no information in it, follows) 18 Nov 1898--ROOM 4--Since our last notes quite a serious accident has befallen one of our pupils. Last Friday week little Flossie Burton, shortly after returning home from school, fell and broke her right limb. She was running and playing with two of her little friends, when she stepped on a clod which turned under her foot, throwing her to the ground, causing the above accident. This accident will probably keep Flossie out of school this winter, but we hope she will be with us sooner. Flossie is an excellent pupil and we keenly feel her loss. 25 Nov 1898--MOBERLY MAN COMMITS SUICIDE--Albinas Allman Kills Himself While Standing by His Sweetheart's Side in Chicago--From St. Louis Republican Chicago, Ill, Nov 22--Albinas R. Allman, whose father lives at Moberly, MO, met his sweetheart first on the steps of the Academy of Science in Lincoln Park a year ago. Back to that place he walked with her last night and, almost without a word of warning, shot himself dead. Allman and his sweetheart, Miss Vinnie Rodner, with his sister and a cousin, had spent the evening together. He had expected to leave the city last night for the West of account of financial difficulties and was deeply troubled. The three had tried to cheer him up, and when they separated near midnight, young Allman said he would be all right if Miss Rodner would walk with him to the Academy of Science, at North Clark and Center streets. "He said he wanted to go back one last time to the place where we had first met," softly said Miss Rodner this morning. "I never thought he meant to die there." She consented and the two set out almost in silence. As they walked Allman drew his railroad ticket from his pocket, tore it to bits, and threw them to the wind. Suddenly he threw off his overcoat. "There's a fever burning me up," he exclaimed. "I've got to walk this off; then I'll be a man." When they reached the building and had stood on the steps for several minutes in silence, he suddenly drew a revolver and turned to the girl at his side. "Oh, God, forgive me, Vinnie," he cried. Without another word he placed the weapon to his head and pulled the trigger. It was all done so quickly that Miss Rodner could not interfere, and it was not until she saw him lying lifeless on the stairs that she really understood. She at once ran for a policeman, and a little later the body was removed to a neighboring morgue. 25 Nov 1898--Died, three miles east of Higbee, on the 18th, Joseph Schmidt, aged about 23 years. Mr. Schmidt was taken with a pain in the hip about eighteen months ago and was treated by the local physicians for rheumatism, but he continued to grow worse. Last April, he went to Quincy, Ill, to have his limb examined by experts who found the bones in the hip joint badly decayed. They told him his true condition and that nothing but removing the limb at the joint would save his life and that few ever recovered from such operations. Knowing it would not increase his suffering any he concluded to have limb removed at once which was done of April 25th. He stood the operation well and on June 24th he returned to his home and friends. For a short time he continued to gain strength when a change came and he gradually grew weaker until the end came. He leaves a wife and one child who have the sympathy of the entire community. 25 Nov 1898--A telegram was received here Monday from B. B. Pyle of Denison, Texas, stating that his wife had been killed in a runaway. The remains were brought to Boone county Tuesday and laid to rest at Midway, the former home of deceased. Mr. Pyle is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Pyle of this place and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to him in his great bereavement. Full particulars of the said affair will be found in another column, taken from the Denison Daily Herald. 25 Nov 1898--Died, in Higbee, on the 18th, infant son of David Davis and wife. 25 Nov 1898--Joe, son of R. R. Jones, who has been very sick of pneumonia, is on the road to recovery. 25 Nov 1898--Miss Crete Pyle, who is attending Central College, Lexington, MO, came home Tuesday to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. B. B. Pyle. 25 Nov 1898--Dr. Hawkins of Mexico is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Andrews, near town. 25 Nov 1898--J. S. Forbis and Miss Ada King, of Armstrong, eloped to the Indian Territory, Wednesday, and were married. Miss Ada is the daughter of M. King, of Armstrong, and is 14 years old. 25 Nov 1898--We understand that some hunter fired into Mr. Chester Robb's turkeys one day last week, killing some and crippling others. Mr. Robb was not long in making his appearance upon the scene and fired three shots after the scoundrel, none of which, unfortunately, took effect. It is only a question of time until some of the unprincipled hunters will get riddled with bullets, and it is nothing more than they deserve. 25 Nov 1898--Near Ash Grove, MO, Tuesday the dead bodies of George and Ed Cotter, farmers, were found frozen. They were drunk when they left town. 25 Nov 1898--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Mrs. B. B. Pyle Killed at Denison, Texas, Sunday While Out Driving With Her Husband--From the Denison Herald--A terrible accident occurred yesterday afternoon at the corner of bond street and Scullin avenue, as a result of which Mrs. B. B. Pyle lost her life. About 5 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Pyle started from their home, 713 West Gandy street, for a drive. Mr. Pyle was driving a young horse, rather nervous. At the corner of Morton street and Scullin avenue the horse gave a jump and bolt and started to run. A high wind was blowing, and Mr. Pyle believing that the wind blowing the lap robe, flapping it at the side of the buggy was causing the fright of the horse spoke quickly to his wife to throw the robe out. Mrs. Pyle was a lady of somewhat nervous temperament and when the horse began to lunge she became frightened and misunderstanding Mr. Pyle's instructions to throw the robe out to be a warning to jump out herself, she jumped from the buggy, but did not get clear of it and in falling plunged head first, the wheel catching the back of her head and her body falling so as to wrench the spinal cord. This occurred at the corner of Bond street and Scullin avenue and the horse had gained considerable headway. Turning the corner at Bond street, the animal ran swiftly eastward on Bond street for nearly a block and Mr. Pyle, who had become excited by the quick turn of events, lost control of the horse. The buggy struck a post or something and turned over, but Mr. Pyle held on to the lines until about a block from where Mrs. Pyle jumped out, the shafts broke and the horse freed from the encumbrance of the buggy ran on down the street. Mr. Pyle got out from under the wreck and started back to look for his wife, lying unconscious a block sway. The story of the runaway as told by eye witnesses and Mr. Pyle is as follows: Dr. J. G. Ellis said: "I saw Mr. and Mrs. Pyle when they passed my house. They were chatting gaily and seemed in high spirits. The horse took fright about the time they were passing my home and started to run. Mrs. Pyle jumped from the buggy at the corner of Bond street and Scullin avenue. I saw the accident and felt sure that she was seriously hurt. I hastened to her and found her lying in the street unconscious. With the assistance of the crowd that gathered I took her in the house on the corner opposite John Leeper's residence and did all I could for her relief. She lingered unconscious till about 6:20 when she gave a few gasps for breath and expired. All the time her pulse was good, and her respiration good under the circumstances. Death came very suddenly and unexpectedly. T. N. Skeen, who lives near the scene of the accident gives the following account of a portion of it: "I saw the horse coming down the street and saw Mr. Pyle get out from under the wrecked buggy. He was dazed, when he first got out, and walked around the buggy about three times, in an unconscious manner, with a puzzled look, then all of a sudden his memory came back to him with a rush and he started on a quick, dead run back to the corner of Bond street and Scullin avenue, where Mrs. Pyle was thrown out and injured. If it hadn't been for the harness and shafts breaking at the time and place they did, Mr. Pyle would certainly have been killed himself, as he was being dragged underneath the buggy." Mr. Pyle's statement is as follows: "Mrs. Pyle and I were driving along at the corner of Morton street and Scullin avenue when the horse suddenly made a lunge and started to run. The wind was blowing very hard, and I noticed a portion of the lap robe hanging out of the buggy flapping in the wind. I thought this was frightening the horse, a young animal, and a little inclined to be nervous, and I said to my wife, "throw it out," meaning the robe. She was probably excited by the actions of the horse and misunderstood my words and started to jump out herself but in jumping she did not clear the buggy and her head was caught caught under the wheel. In trying to save her I lost control of the horse entirely, and he turned the corner sharply, turned the buggy over and I was caught beneath it and dragged some distance, and when I found that the buggy had stopped I got out considerably dazed." Dr. W. B. Markham, who was called to see Mrs. Pyle, arrived a few minutes after her death and made an examination of her injuries. He gave the following as the cause of death: "From what I learned of the accident, I understand that Mrs. Pyle fell under the wheel on her head and was caught, her body striking the ground last, causing the weight of the body to be thrown on the neck. This, with the shoving motion of the wheel caused the spinal cord to be wrenched and twisted, causing paralysis which caused death. There was no fracture of the skull, but a long gash in the back of the head, where the wheel had struck. That was the only visible injury, and not sufficient to cause serious consequences in itself. From the manner of her death, as I learned it from Dr. Ellis, I am confident that the cause of death was paralysis, caused as stated above by a wrenching and twisting of the spinal cord." Mrs. Pyle, whose life was so suddenly and rudely ended, was a young woman of many graces of character, of a happy sweet disposition, loved by all who knew her. The father, mother and sister of Mrs. Pyle were visiting her at the time of the sad accident yesterday. The remains were shipped on the northbound Katy train this afternoon to Rocheport, MO, and will be interred tomorrow evening at ????Chapel about six miles from that place. The remains were accompanied by the husband B. B. Pyle, and Miss Mary Dennis, a sister of Mrs. Pyle. 25 Nov 1898--T. H. Pyle of Paducah, KY, came home Tuesday to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. B. B. Pyle. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 Nov 1898--The wife of Lewis Taylor, colored, who has been very low with consumption for some time, died Tuesday morning. 4 Nov 1898--The News acknowledges the receipt of the following: "Mr. and Mrs. John M. Rennolds invite you to be present at the marriage of their niece, Georgia Pyle, to Mr. Tully B. Chenoweth, Wednesday, November 9th, 1898, at 9:45 o'clock, Christian church, Fayette, Missouri. 4 Nov 1898--Evan Jones, son of Dan Jones was caught under a fall of coal at the interstate Monday, and was badly bruised about the small of the back. He is getting along as well as could be expected but will be some time before he is out again. 4 Nov 1898--The many friends of Mrs. Belle Hughes, formerly of this place, will regret to learn of her death which occurred at Clarkton, MO, on Oct 25th. She left here two months ago for Clarkton to spend the winter with B. F. Jarman, and was taken with malarial fever from which she never recovered. She was a noble woman and the news of her death has cast a gloom over the entire community. 4 Nov 1898--Died, at her home two miles southeast of Prairie Hill on Tuesday morning, Mrs. J. S. Rogers, after a brief illness with apoplexy. Her remains were tenderly laid to rest on the following day in Old Prairie Hill cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was a good woman and very much devoted to her family. She leaves a husband and four daughters with many friends to mourn her loss--Salisbury Press-Spectator. Mrs. Rogers was the mother-in-law of Tole Burton of this place, who, with his little daughter, Flossie, was with her in her last illness. 4 Nov 1898--A PRETTY HOME WEDDING--The home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dougherty was the scene of a pretty and memorable social event on Tuesday evening, Oct 25, 1898. The occasion was the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Nannie Pearl, to Mr. Sterling S. Minor. The home was lavishly and tastefully decorated with pot plants and autumn leaves, and was filled with a large circle of relatives and friends to witness the interesting event. When the hands on the dial of the clock pointed to the hours of 7 o'clock, the piano, presided over by Miss Nettie Becker, of Boonville, pealed forth the wedding march from Lohengrin. The happy couple preceded by their attendants, Mr. Geo. A. Middleton, of Higbee, and Miss Ollie Minor, of Huntsville, entered the arch way, which threw the parlors into one, and stood beneath the wedding bell of ferns and carnations, and there in the presence of the family and invited guests, Rev. John Holland of Fayette, pronounced the words which cemented the vows of love and welded the lives of Nannie Pearl Dougherty and Sterling S. Minor together for life. After the newly wedded pair had received a perfect shower of congratulations, hearty and sincere, the dining room was thrown open, where an elegant wedding feast was served. The table was a perfect bower of ferns smilax and carnations; pink and white ribbons twined with smilax, festooned the table from the four corners to the lamp, which also was pink and white. In the center of the table were two imaginary lakes with borders of ferns. The two colors, pink and white, were seen throughout the supper. After supper, the guests were invited to the "cozy corner," where Miss May Clark served punch, and the friends spoke their heart-felt praise and good wishes. The bride looked beautiful in her gown of white French organdy and illusion. It was profusely decorated with bow-knots of ribbon, maiden hair ferns and lilies of the valley. The veil was held in place with the lilies. The bride carried a bouquet of brides' roses. The groom wore the conventional black. The groom is one of Higbee's most popular young men. He has sturdy habits, exemplary character, and good business qualifications. His good humor and accommodating nature have won the respect of the entire community. The bride has grown up in our midst and is so well known here that no word of ours are needed to recommend her. She has always taken a prominent part in intellectual and spiritual instruction, and was a favorite in society circles. She is richly endowed with those womanly graces, which will enable her to preside with grace and dignity over the heart and home of him who wooed and won her. They are a most worthy couple, and start out in their new relations under bright auspices. That their union may prove a happy and prosperous one is not only the sincere wish, but the belief of the news and their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Minor took the 9:40 train for St. Louis, where they attended the Exposition and visited relatives, and will also visit the groom's parents near Clifton Hill, before returning home. The high esteem in which the couple was held by relatives and friends, was evinced by the many useful and valuable presents received. (gift list omitted). 4 Nov 1898--John F. Harlow, who has been at death's door for some time with paralysis, died at his residence just west of town at noon yesterday, aged 79 years. Funeral services will be held at the residence today at 3 o'clock, after which the remains will be laid to rest at the Tucker burying ground. A more extended notice of his death will be published next week. 4 Nov 1898--W. A. Jeffries who left Bunker Hill in 1858 for California, but removed later to Nevada, is here on a visit. He says the silver mining interest is not pushed as vigorously as it was before the metal was demagnetized. While a great deal of mining and prospecting is being done, gold is now the metal sought after. He will remain a month or two. 11 Nov 1898--Born, on the 5th, to C. S. Hargis and wife, a son. 11 Nov 1898--Born, on the 9th, to L. T. Burton and wife, a son. 11 Nov 1898--John Ray, a farmer living near Rush Hill, died Tuesday at the ripe old age of 107 years. 11 Nov 1898--E. L. Wicks, editor of the Clifton Hill Banner, was united in marriage Wednesday of last week to Miss Felicia Pierce of near Keytesville. 11 Nov 1898--Coroner C. J. Walden came down from Moberly Monday evening to inquire into the accidental killing of Edgar Humphrey at the Interstate mine Friday evening. After a careful inquiry he concluded that no inquest was necessary, and returned to Moberly on the night train. 11 Nov 1898--Orville Pitney, who is attending medical college in St. Louis was kindly furnished transportation home to vote by the Republican State central committee, as were other students who were known to Republicans. The chairman couldn't take Orville's word for it that he was a Republican, but wrote to parties in Higbee asking about it. Upon being informed that he was a Republican the transportation was furnished forthwith. Republican students at the state university were also furnished passes. This shows, in part, what a desperate effort the Republicans made to carry Missouri. 11 Nov 1898--Born, on the 6th, to Robert Harris and wife a son. 11 Nov 1898--Born, on the 8th, to Fred Laight and wife, a daughter. 11 Nov 1898--Died, on the 5th inst, the 2-year-old daughter of Dudley Bradley and wife. 11 Nov 1898--Little Flossie Burton had the misfortune to fall and break her right limb while at play Friday evening of last week. This makes the fourth time she has met with such an accident. Drs. Nichols and Burkhalter set the limb and report her as getting along nicely. 11 Nov 1898--Cal Brown and Dennis Lamb got into a fight at Centralia Friday over a crap game, when the former stabbed the latter three times with a knife. Cal Brown is the son of Hade Brown who was hung at Huntsville, in June 1880, for the murder of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Parish. Lamb is in a critical condition. 11 Nov 1898--Mrs. Sarah Williams has our thanks for late copies of Augusta, Ga, papers, sent her by her son, Miles, of the 3rd U. S. Cavalry, now stationed at that place. 11 Nov 1898--A Democrat reporter met Mr. Jake Fleming, the hustling manager of the Elliott coal mine company, this morning, and questioned him regarding the new settlement which is to be started four miles southwest of Moberly. Mr. Fleming said: "Carpenters are working now building houses near the place where the coal will be dug. With the new houses and all the old cabins which will be moved from Elliott, we expect to have at least 100 residences near the new mines. It is more than likely that we will abandon the mine at Elliott, as the coal is getting very scarce and is not now in large enough quantities to pay us to continue running the mine."--Moberly Democrat. 11 Nov 1898--FELL 100 FEET TO HIS DEATH--Edgar Humphrey Meets a Horrible Death by Falling Down the Shaft at the Interstate Mine--About 5 o'clock last Friday evening the entire community was horrified to hear that Edgar Humphrey, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Humphrey, of this place, had been killed by falling down the shaft at the Interstate mine. As soon as the accident happened Dr. Nichols was summoned to the shaft, but he could do nothing for the poor boy, as his injuries were beyond the reach of medical skill. He only lived twenty minutes after being brought out of the shaft, and never regained consciousness. He had finished his day's work, and in company with four or five others, got on the cage to be hoisted to the top. The cage stopped at the lower landing, or at the surface, where the men get off, and by some unknown means he fell into the shaft after the cage had started up. As far as we can learn no one witnessed the accident, and that being the case, how he fell will have to be guessed at. There are two theories as to how he might have fallen, or did fall. One is that he was the last to leave the cage and that he turned around to pull down the gate that protects the opening. The gate was out of his reach, and being at the edge of the hole his failure to catch the gate caused him to lose his balance and he plunged headlong to the bottom; 100 feet. Another theory, and the one generally accepted, is that some one thinking all had left the cage signaled the engineer to go ahead, and that the cage started up just as he was stepping off, striking his head against the bottom of the gate throwing him back into the shaft. The accident happened so quickly that those who had come up on the cage with him could not tell how it happened. They heard the noise of his bucket rattling and when they turned around they saw the cage going up and Ed going down to his death. The engine was in charge of the night watchman, David Magruder, who has the reputation of being one of the most careful men in the employ of the company. The remains of the dead boy were taken to the undertaking establishment of F. H. James and prepared for burial before being taken home to the heart broken parents. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church, South, Saturday evening at 1 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Nollner, after which the remains were taken to Armstrong for burial. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief stricken family. 11 Nov 1898--OBITUARY--Mrs. Elizabeth Marsheuser died at her home in Higbee, Oct 20, at 11 o'clock p.m. aged 47 years, 9 months, and 11 days. Deceased was born in Germany in 1851, and removed to this country with her parents when quite small. She was a daughter of Frederick and Katherine Schawo. Her mother preceded her to the tomb 34 years ago. She leaves an only child, Mrs. Ben Wright, a father, step-mother, one sister and two brothers to mourn her loss. Deceased was a faithful and consistent member of the Catholic church and always tried to live for Christ, and Christ alone. She was a kind and loving mother, daughter and sister, and always tried to do good for everyone around her. We know she has done a good work, and has received abundant blessings in return. She has left us in the valley of sorrow, while her spirit has gone to the one that gave it. Sweet is the thought death is but another life. She is not dead; she can only be sleeping, for such as she so loved, so loving, there can be no death. Funeral services were conducted at the house and her remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground. (poem follows). Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

30 Dec 1898--KILLED IN THE MINE--Charles, Only Son of A. B. Johnson, Killed in the Higbee Mine Monday--A feeling of gloom was cast over the entire community at noon Monday when news reached town from the Higbee mine that Chas. Johnson, aged 20 years, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson, had been killed while at work. He had gone to work with his father that morning as usual in buoyant spirits, full of life and hope, little dreaming that it was to be his last day upon earth and that never again in this world should he look upon the glorious light of day or upon the fond parents and sisters who idolized him. Wm. Smith, one of the drivers employed in the mine, did not go to work that day, and Charlie was anxious to take his place, as he had long wanted to drive. Mr. Johnson wanted to keep his boy with him that he might share his danger, but through his love for him he reluctantly consented for him to take the regular driver's place. Charlie made several successful trips to the hoisting shaft with coal, but while bringing another string of cars down a steep hill about eleven o'clock he met with the accident that cost him his life. Just how the accident happened will never be known. There were five cars in the string Charlie's mule was pulling and he was told by Luke Sharpe, another driver, that he had better not attempt to go down the hill without spragging (that is, putting a stick of wood between the spokes of the wheels so they would slide), or the cars would get away from him. At the top of this hill, or near the top, is kept a pile of these sprags. At this place there is also a board, or switch target, to be turned in a certain direction by the driver who has begun the descent of the hill on his way to the shaft, as a sign to the driver following that he has gone. Charlie failed to reach the bottom with his trip, but the men at the cage thought nothing of this, as the drivers are frequently delayed in making up their trip, by derailed cars, etc. When Mr. Sharp was ready to descend the hill he noticed that none of the sprags had been used and that the board had not been turned. He knew something was wrong and left his cars at the top of the hill and started in search of the missing driver. The hill is about 100 years long, and Mr. Sharp had gone about half or three-quarters of the way down it when he found Charlie lying across the track--dead. Two of the cars had passed over his body, one of which was off the track, and the body was across the rails between the second and third car. How he got there no one knows. His cap and lamp were found up the hill some distance and a gash was on his forehead, which leads some to think he was knocked from the cars by striking a timber. Another theory is that when he found the cars getting away from him he jumped off to one side and was trying to check their speed by pulling back on the cars and that his foot caught and he was jerked under. When the cars were examined it was found that they had not been spragged, but it is reasonably certain that he did not attempt to make the descent without them, for he knew too well the danger. It is supposed he forgot where the sprags were or that he failed to see them, as he was slightly near-sighted. Mr. Hiram Hyde, mine boss, while going his rounds, discovered the unfortunate boy about the same time as Mr. Sharp, and they summoned help and removed the body, which was brought to town and taken to the undertaking establishment of F. H. James. Upon a close examination it was found that the neck was broken, as was the right ankle. His breast and sides were also badly crushed. After the body was washed and dressed it was taken to the home of his heart broken parents. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, Wednesday evening by Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, after which the remains were followed to the city cemetery by the largest crowd of sorrowing friends ever assembled on such an occasion. Charlie was one of Higbee's best young men, full of life and energy and everyone was his friend. In the loss of an only son and brother just blooming into manhood the parents and sisters have suffered an awful blow and the sincerest sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in the dark hours of their bereavement. No words of sympathy can console in such times, but sweet will be the thought to these broken hearts that the spirit of their noble son and brother has returned to the God who gave it, and that in a few short fleeting years they shall meet him in that great beyond where sorrow is not known and where we shall never hear the sad word "Farewell." Deceased was a grandson of State Mine Inspector Evans, who sunk the mine twenty years ago and is the first one to meet with a fatal accident in it. 30 Dec 1898--Mrs. Mable Turner, of Kansas City, and A. M. Conover, of Macon City, were here Sunday to attend the funeral of their little nephew, Hugh Black. 30 Dec 1898--Mrs. A. J. Swetnam, of 922 South Fourth street, died Saturday afternoon at 3:30, of pulmonary trouble, aged 34 years. The deceased was a good Christian lady and a member of the M. E. Church, South. She leaves three children, a father, mother, two sisters and one brother to mourn her loss. The remains were taken to Huntsville at 1:50 this afternoon, where the funeral ceremonies were held from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. S. P. Cresap, of this city, assisted by Rev. H. H. Johnson, of Huntsville--Moberly Democrat. 30 Dec 1898--The four-year-old daughter of Hugh Melvin and wife, five miles northwest of Higbee, died Wednesday evening of membranous croup. 30 Dec 1898--C. S. Hargis, living just across the line in Howard county, has sold his farm of 216 acres to G. F. Lay. Consideration not known. Mr. Hargis thinks of moving to Colorado or California. 30 Dec 1898--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Jas. Palmer and wife, on the 22nd, Wm. Baker and Miss Ethel Palmer, justice Rankin officiating. The News extends good wishes. 30 Dec 1898--Maj. Williams, of Glasgow, who was stricken with paralysis some months ago, died at that place Saturday evening. Mr. Williams was for a number of years a resident of Higbee, and was well known to most of the older citizens. He was a nephew of J. E. Rucker. 30 Dec 1898--Born, on the 28th, to J. R. Robb and wife, a daughter. 30 Dec 1898--Born, on the 26th, to Sidney Swetnam and wife, a son. 30 Dec 1898--Married, in Moberly, on Dec 27, 1898, Mr. Calt Coats and Miss Ella Yeager. 30 Dec 1898--Granville Wilson, aged 78 years, died at his farm four miles north of town late Wednesday evening, of pneumonia. 30 Dec 1898--Mrs. W. R. Smith, of Huntsville, who has been very low with consumption for several months, died at that place last Friday evening. 30 Dec 1898--Grandma Ferguson died at Renick last Thursday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest by loving hands in Chapel Grove cemetery Friday--Clark Zephyr. 30 Dec 1898--Married, in Ardmore, on the 28th, Henry Hare, of Higbee, and Miss Anna Morlee, of Ardmore. The News extends good wishes. 30 Dec 1898--R. L. Jamison, of Kansas City, was here Sunday attending the funeral of little Hugh Black. Mr. Jamison is a brother of Mrs. S. R. Black. 30 Dec 1898--Died, on Dec 27th, 1898, at the residence of her son, Jas. H. Davis, Mrs. Mary Davis, aged 75 years. The remains were taken to Renick Wednesday for interment. 30 Dec 1898--Harry Hare, wife and daughters, left Wednesday for Ardmore, to attend the marriage of their son, Henry, which occurred at that place Wednesday evening. 30 Dec 1898--Mrs. Hence W. Burton who has been at the Hot Springs, Ark, for some time hoping to improve her health, is, we regret to learn, much worse. Mr. Burton left for the Springs, Wednesday. 30 Dec 1898--Wm. Muncy and Miss Bertha Reno were married by Squire Ferguson Friday, Dec 23--Clark Zephyr. 30 Dec 1898--Married, in Higbee on the 22nd, Mr. John McGill and Miss Lizzie Marecheck. The News extends good wishes. 30 Dec 1898--Reuben Barns and Miss Rosa Butts were married Christmas day at the residence of J. F. Robinson--Clark Zephyr. 30 Dec 1898--DROWNED WHILE SKATING--Hugh Black, Son of S. R. Black, Drowned Saturday While Skating--Last Saturday little Hugh, the 12-year-old son of S. R. Black and wife, slung his skates over his shoulder, and, in company with several of his companions, left town for the Rennolds farm to enjoy a Christmas skate. It was a merry crowd and all looked forward to an enjoyable evening of skating and to the greater pleasure of a visit from old Santa. Little did they dream that grim death had marked one of their number for his own and that in a few short hours he would clasp him in his cold embrace. The boys reached the pond and had spent some time in skating, when one of the number proposed that they venture out on the thin ice. This ice was over the deepest part of the pond and had frozen since those putting up ice had quit cutting it, only a few days before. One of the boys, who was lighter than Hugh, had ventured out a short distance and returned in safety. When Hugh's time came he ventured further out, and when out about ten or fifteen feet the ice broke and he went down in seven feet of water. His companions were horror stricken and dared not go on the ice to his rescue. They got some rails as quickly as possible and shoved them out to the drowning boy, but he was too far gone to grasp them. When he sank for the last time the boys came to the town with the sad news and soon a large crowd was at the pond. Marshal Frank Cain was the first to arrive and although the water was freezing, he pulled off his coat and vest and waded in water up to his chin to near the place where the boy had gone down. By reaching out his foot Mr. Cain located the body, which was in an upright position and swaying to and fro. After repeated efforts Mr. Cain succeeded in grasping the body and bringing it to the bank. Dr. Nichols, who had been summoned, worked with him some time hoping to revive the vital spark, but it had fled. The boy was brought to town and taken to the home of his heart broken parents. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Eld. C. H. Strawn, of the Christian church, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery. This has been a sad Christmas to the loving father, mother and sister and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them. 30 Dec 1898--Dr. William R. Rothwell, professor of theology in William Jewell College, an old and well-known educator and citizen of Missouri, died of pneumonia at his home in Liberty yesterday afternoon. He was at the college last Thursday and became quite ill the next day. His brother, Dr. Thomas Rothwell, died at Mexico on Thursday last. Dr. W. R. Rothwell has been connected with William Jewell college since 1872, a portion of which time he was president of that institution. Previous to 1872 he filled positions in other educational institutions of Missouri. In the early days he was president of Mount Pleasant college at Huntsville. He was born in Kentucky in 1831, being 67 years old at the time of his death. He was a brother to Hon. G. F. Rothwell, deceased, former congressman of this district, and Mrs. W. A. Rothwell, of this city. Two other sisters, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Reed reside at Mexico---Moberly Democrat. 30 Dec 1898--A dispatch from Leadville, Col, dated the 28th, says: "Carrie Williams, a beautiful young woman, who shot herself at Dillon, near here, a few days ago, died tonight and the remains are to be sent to her old home in Glasgow, MO, for burial. The girl went to Dillon a few years ago, and has lived with her sister and family since then. Some months ago Harry Evans, a variety actor, called at Dillon, his old home, and was appointed assistant postmaster. He became acquainted with the girl, fell in love with her, and the love was returned. A few months ago the girl was left a small legacy and it is alleged that under the promise of marriage she lent him the money. He soon spent it all, and other women were his companions in spending it. The couple quarreled and Evans began talking about her and wrote Carrie a letter discarding her, because he claimed she was jealous. Monday she received the letter and going home secured a revolver and returned to the post office where Evans was at work. "Harry," she said, "I'm going to kill myself." "All right," he replied. The next minute there were two shots and she fell to the floor, shot through the breast. Miss Williams was a refined girl, about 23 years of age, and her relatives at Dillon are among the leading citizens there. Miss Williams is a neice of Mr. J. E. Rucker of this place and a sister of Maj. Williams, formerly of this place, who died at his home in Glasgow last Saturday. 30 Dec 1898--Pearl Myers and Annie Myers, daughter of Judge P. D. Myers of the County court, went to Bloomfield, Iowa, this morning to be married. They are cousins, hence the marriage in Iowa. The young couple are expected home tonight. 30 Dec 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Dec 25, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Williams, Mr. George Morlee and Miss Mary Williams, Squire Rankin officiating. 30 Dec 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Dec 25, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunman, Mr. George Carter and Miss Ethel Dunman, Squire Rankin officiating. 30 Dec 1898--Married, Dec 25, 1898, at the residence of Lum Osborne, Mr. Oscar Parish and Miss Allie Haggard Rev. Ridgley of the Baptist church officiating. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

23 Dec 1898--FOUND WITH A BROKEN NECK--The Dead Body of Ryle Payne, Colored, Found on the Farm of Fred Walker Monday--Had Been Dead a Week. The dead body of Ryle Payne, a Negro boy aged 18 years, was found in the woods on the farm of Fred Walker south of town Monday. Payne had been engaged with others in cutting ice for N. N. Dysart on the Rennolds farm Monday of last week. To keep from "taking cold" he drank freely of forty-rod during the day and quit work about an hour earlier than the rest, refusing to work any longer. Mr. Dysart told him that if he couldn't work as long as the rest he needn't come back at all. The Negro started in the direction of his home, leaving his overcoat upon the pond bank. That was the last seen of him alive. While he lay dead in the woods all week his parents supposed he was in town and his relatives in town thought him at home. When he was missed a search was instituted. The search began Sunday evening and continued until midnight. Monday morning the search was renewed and about 10 o'clock his body was found in a small ravine. Upon examination it appeared that he had stumbled over a brush pile and fallen into the ravine and had frozen to death. Constable Elgin was notified, who had the body brought to town, when a jury was impaneled by Justice D. L. Barron, and in inquest held. Upon a close examination of the body it was found that the neck had been broken. The evidence showed that he was under the influence of liquor when he started home, and it is supposes he stumbled over the pile of brush and fell into the ravine and broke his neck. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. 23 Dec 1898--TIRED OF LIFE--Steve Pitney Attemps Suicide by Taking Enough Morphine to Kill an Elephant--It Was a Failure. David Pitney, of near Burton, attempted suicide here Tuesday night. He was in Martin's barber shop just before midnight and exhibited a bottle containing 60 grains of morphine which, he said, he had purchased at Fayette for the purpose of killing himself. Soon after he started home with City Marshal Frank Cain to spend the remainder of the night, on the way took forty grains of the deadly drug. As soon as Mr. Cain discovered that Pitney had taken the poison he called in Drs. G. M. Nichols and Ly. Dysart who worked with him until nine o'clock Wednesday morning before they pronounced him out of danger. The only reason he gives for his rash act is that he is tired of living and wants to die. He was thought to be under the influence of liquor at the time he took the poison. 23 Dec 1898--Lewis Smith, formerly of Elliott, died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter in St. David, Ill. Mr. Smith was an old miner, having spent over sixty years of his life in the mines, twenty of which were at the Elliott mine. His remains will be brought to this state and will be laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery at Moberly, by the side of his wife who preceded him about four years ago. He was 77 years old and leaves three daughters to mourn his loss, one of whom is the wife of Robert Milnes, of near Elliott. 23 Dec 1898--Born, on the 17th, to John Allen and wife, a daughter. 23 Dec 1898--Born, on the 17th, to Wm. Young and wife, a daughter. 23 Dec 1898--Chas. Hendrix, son of Jno. Hendrix, died at the residence of his father near Renick on the 16th, of consumption, aged about twenty years. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, Missouri, Dec 11, 1898--Dear Santa Claus:--I want you to bring me a ring and a doll buggy to ride my dolly in, and bring my little brother, Ollie, some horses and a drum. I hope you will bring them to us. We lived close to the new shaft. Your little friend, Bertha Reynolds. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 15, 1898--Dear Santa:--Please bring me a watch, (one that will run when I do.) Furs and muffs, sure enough, Doll buggy (not too buggy) Doll cradle (with cradler), coal bucket and shovel (not the real thing), set of China dishes, (made by a chinaman), rocking chair, if you don't care. Please bring Opal Lee, my sister, a doll that closes its eyes, and also opens them. Yours lovingly, Iola Adams. 23 Dec 1898--Dear Old Santa Claus: I thought as Xmas is coming I would write and tell you what I want you to bring me: Candy peanuts, bananas, chewing-gum, China doll, raisins, popcorn, oranges, lemons, apples, little safe and dishes, cook stove, gold ring, slate and pencil trimmer. I will be a nice little girl if you will bring me my Christmas treat. Your friend, Susie Sanders. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 10, 1898--Dear Santa Claus:--I am a little girl 8 years old and I live at Higbee, Mo. Will you bring me a Christmas present? I want a doll and a set of dishes. I have a little sister. She is 6, and she wants a doll and piano. I have another little sister. She is a year and six months old. She wants a little rubber doll. So good-bye Santa Claus, and don't disappoint us. We are all good children, and you treated us very nice last Christmas, and we thank you very much, and hope you will do as well this year. I am writing this in time for you to look round for good things, and before you will be annoyed by other children. We have moved, but you will find me at grandpa and grandma Evans'. Good-bye Santa. Willie M. Johnson. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 13, 1898--Dear Santa:--I thought that I would tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll and a store and a story book and some candy and some oranges, and my brother wants a jack in the box and a rocking horse and a wagon and some candy and some oranges and my sister wants a doll wagon and a big doll and a sack of candy and some oranges, and brother Clyde wants a train and a horse and a wagon and a pistol and some candy and some oranges. I hope you will not forget me. Mina Williams. 23 Dec 1898--Dear Santa: I am a little girl 8 years old. I go to school and try to be a good girl and obey Miss Gertrude. Santa, I want a work box, a little lamp, a drawing set a big doll that will go to sleep. Little brother wants a little red wagon and we want some candy and oranges and I want a pair of kid gloves, so I will close for this time. Good-bye, Dear Santa, I am your little girl, Lena Smith. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 14, 1898--Dear Santa Claus:--I want a doll and a set of dishes and a shell box and a piano and some candy and some peanuts. My brother wants a rocking horse and a wagon and a horn. Nalah Rice. 23 Dec 1898--Dear Santa:--I am a little girl too small to write, and so I shall get Aunt Lissie to write for me. I want a sleeping doll and a little doll buggy, a set of dishes, a little lamp, a little coffee mill and stove and a little wash set and some candy, oranges and bananas. Aunt Lissie wants an Opal ring and a bracelet. Now, I will close. So good-bye, Santa. Your little friend. Florence Smith. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 9, 1898--Dear Santa Claus:--You ought not to forget me this year. I have tried real hard to be a good girl and I want you to bring me a doll and a doll buggy and a story book and nuts and rocking chair and do not forget my sister. She wants a big thick book and a bottle of perfumery. And please don't forget my uncle that's so far away. Yours truly, Eugiena Coleman. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 5--Dear Old Santa Claus--Our mamma has told us that you are a jolly old fellow and that you dearly love good little girls. We try to be good and mind, but sometimes we forget and act naughty. We want you to bring us a doll, a little rocking chair, a set of dishes and a book. We want some candy and nuts and fruit. We have a little baby sister. She can't talk but we expect she wants a dollie, too. And she likes candy and bananas. Hoping that you will bring us what we ask for, we are yours, May and Frankie Bottoms. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 18--Dear Santa Claus--Please come to see us this Xmas. Papa and mamma say you will not come unless we are good. Please bring us a doll a piece, some bananas and candy, and if it suits you, a little set of dishes. Ora, Naomi and Ruth Robb. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 19--Dear Santa Claus--I wish you would come in the bank the first time you are in Higbee. I want to see you about your Christmas goods. I will try and tell you what I want: I want to insure your toys, firecrackers, candy, dolls, etc, and all the other property you possess. I represent the Home, Continental, Concordia. Now, Santa, you know how good and strong they are. Your loving friend. J. P. Wayne. 23 Dec 1898--F. M. King and family of near Yates left Wednesday for Texas, their future home. 23 Dec 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Dec 21, 1898, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Joseph Sole, Mr. Jas. McGill and Miss Teresa Sole, Justice John Rankin, officiating. The News joins other friends in wishing for them a long and happy life. 23 Dec 1898--If reports be true, some of Higbee's married men have been in the habit of leaving their wives at home by themselves while they spent the greater part of the night down town playing cards. The good wives became tired of such doings and held a council of war. Saturday night they came down town and marched their hubbies home. Man, poor man! 23 Dec 1898--Mr. Old Santa Claus--I don't want you to forget me on Xmas. I want you to bring me something nice. Don't forget the house. We live in the north end of town. You come down the south chimney and you won't get burnt, for we keep no fire in it. I will hand up my stocking by it, but watch, as one of my stockings has a hole in it at the heel and the goodies would drop out. We have a little tiny baby at our house and it has got no stockings but if you would put some more in mine I would give it some. You might bring Mollie and Maggie some, too. Jessie Blee. 23 Dec 1898--Higbee, MO, Dec 18--Dear Santa Claus--I seat myself to write you a letter, as I hear you are such a good man to a good girl. I am only eight years old. I want a piano, doll cradle, dishes, stove, table, chair, safe, sideboard filled with candy, bananas, oranges and nuts and fruit of all kind. Well, Santa, I don't want much this time but I will be thankful if I get this lot, but I will feel bad if I don't get this lot as this is my first letter to you. So good-bye. Come soon to Edna Burns. 23 Dec 1898--Dear Santa Claus--Please bring me some candy and nuts, a muff, a wagon, a tablet, and a box with a whole lot of pretty things in it. That's all I think. Willie Joe Ryle. 23 Dec 1898--John A Lloyd will read the News for a year. 23 Dec 1898--John A. Lloyd is talking of moving to California in the spring. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

2 Dec 1898--Mrs. John A Lloyd returned this week from a two months visit with relatives in Alabama. 2 Dec 1898--Married, on the 30th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mike Strief and wife, Mr. Tim Sullivan, of Huntsville, and Miss Jennie Strief, Elder Grimes, of Huntsville, officiating. The News extends good wishes. 2 Dec 1898--George Sumpter was killed Thursday morning at the Cronan mine 3 miles northwest of Moberly by a fall of rock. Deceased was removing some dirt preparatory to setting a prop when the rock fell, killing him instantly. Mine Inspector Evans was notified of the accident and after a careful examination pronounced it an unavoidable accident. Deceased was an experienced miner aged about 30 years, and leaves a wife and two children. 2 Dec 1898--Died, on December the 1st, the three-months-old daughter of J. G. Saunders and wife. The remains will be buried at the cemetery at three o'clock this evening. 2 Dec 1898--Joe Bennett, Randolph's handsome and accomplished Recorder, and Miss Minnie Foster, a charming young lady of Moberly, were married Wednesday evening. The News extends congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness. 2 Dec 1898--A dispatch from Mexico dated the 26th, says: Ernest Grubb, aged 20, and Mrs. Mollie Moore, a widow of 39, were married yesterday at Laddonia, their home. The bride, a beautiful woman of means, was the defendant in a suit brought by Mrs. Welch of Laddonia for alienating her husband's affections. The damage suit was dropped and Mrs. Welch obtained a divorce. Shortly afterward Dr. Welch began to call on Mrs. Moore. As a precaution against scandalous talk, he usually took young Grubb with him on these visits. Young Grubb's action was a great surprise to Dr. Welch, who is said to have expected to marry the widow himself. 2 Dec 1898--Dear Santa Claus--I think you might bring me a wagon. I will try to be a good boy. I have a little brother named Raymond. He wants a rocking horse. ROY DENNIS. Roy wanted to mail this to Santa Claus, but as he is a reader of the NEWS, we thought best to publish it. 2 Dec 1898--CLARK ITEMS--Died, near Clark, Tuesday night at 11 o'clock, infant child of Sam and Maggie Cross, aged 1 day. 2 Dec 1898--RENICK ITEMS--We learn to-day that our friend Jack Robinson and Miss Burkeye are married. Don't know any of the particulars, but wish you much success, Jack. 2 Dec 1898--RENICK ITEMS--Once more the wedding bells have pealed forth over our little city and two hearts made one. Mr. Will Johnson and Miss Ollie Patton were married on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. by Rev. McCune, at the residence of the bride's mother. After the ceremony had been impressively performed, the doors of the spacious dining room were thrown open and the wedding party and guests were invited to partake of an elegant supper, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mr. Johnson is a young man beloved by all and to him belong the sterling qualities of true manhood--temperance, generosity and refinement. Miss Patton was also raised here and she is a young lady universally loved for her many attractive traits of character. May their pathway through life be all sunshine and happiness is our wish. 2 Dec 1898--IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF MISS MARY RUSSELL--Dear friends: It is with deep felt sorrow I send these few lines, just having heard of thy great loss. The flower of thy family has been cut down. It gave me a shock when I read it. She must have been a great sufferer, but now her troubles are over. She has gone to her rest to await the resurrection morn where she shall stand in her Lord. Having believed in the Lord Jesus Christ she will have a glorious resurrection. I know thy hearts are full of grief and I deeply feel for thee. From one who loved her. Andrew Mc. Paducah, Ky. 9 Dec 1898--The trial of Joe Sumpter for the murder of Eli Hursman at his farm in the north part of Howard county last spring, came up at Fayette last Friday. The state did not make as strong a case as was looked for, and Sumpter was lucky enough to get off with a term of 10 years in the penitentiary. 9 Dec 1898--James Breakbill, son of J. W. Breakbill, aged about 21 years, died at the residence of his father near Clark Sunday, of pneumonia. 9 Dec 1898--Mrs. Hulda Burton has purchased the Lloyd property just north of the Baptist church, and moved into it Saturday. 9 Dec 1898--A dispatch from Kansas City, dated December 6, says: "Henry C. Settle, his wife and their son, were stricken with violent illness after eating supper last evening. Dr. Von Quest, the health officer, was called, and he declared that the family had been poisoned. During the night Mr. Settle grew worse, and died in great agony this morning. Mrs. Settle and her son are still very ill, but are expected to recover. The poisoning of the family is attributed to ptomaines, either in the milk or meat of which they ate. This theory is established, by the physician in the absence of anything to warrant the belief that the family might have been poisoned by some person. The police are working on the case, but they have no clues that would lead them to suspect intentional poisoning. Mr. Settle came here from Randolph County seven years ago." Mr. Settle was well known here by many of our citizens who will be pained to hear of his sad death. He was a brother of W. W. Settle, of Mexico, Mo. 9 Dec 1898--Morgan Clem, of Higbee, and Miss May Hooton, daughter of Mrs. E. Hooton, residing near the western suburbs of Mexico, were married at the M. E. Church, South, parsonage Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The wedding was a surprise to the friends and relatives of the couple, as it had not been publicly announced. Mr. and Mrs. Clem left on the first Wabash train for their future home at Higbee--Mexico Intelligencer. 9 Dec 1898--B. T. Sandige, aged 80 years, died suddenly Sunday at 5 o'clock p.m. He and wife, who is also quite old, went to the lot near the house to feed the stock, and while there Mr. Sandige was taken suddenly sick and was assisted back to the house by his wife who seated him in a chair and sent for a doctor. Dr. Burkhalter went to their assistance at once, but when he arrived the old gentleman was dead. Mr. Sandige came from Virginia 50 years ago and located and improved a farm three miles west of Sturgeon. Later he went into the mercantile business in Sturgeon where he soon lost the accumulations of years. In 1860 he again engaged in farming near Sturgeon and four years later bought and improved a farm near Harrisburg. He had not been in his new home but a short time when his wife died, leaving him with seven children, most of whom were grown. Later he was married to a Miss Dennis who survives him. Ten years ago he sold his farm near Harrisburg and moved to Higbee where he erected several houses and has since lived upon the income. The remains were laid to rest at New Hope church, Howard county, Wednesday. 9 Dec 1898--RENICK ITEMS--H. Kimbrough is wearing a broad smile over the advent of a new granddaughter, born to the wife of Milton Marshall of St. Louis. Mother and babe are doing well. 9 Dec 1898--RENICK ITEMS--Mrs. Della McCune, who was stricken with paralysis some two months ago, was brought to her brother's, Steve Hamilton, at this place yesterday. She is indeed an object of pity. How thankful we should be when we are well. She seems to be improving slowly. 9 Dec 1898--SCHOOL NOTES--Room 1--Oliver Bradley, Roy Dennis, Walter Hanson, Rothwell Sweeney, David Watkins, Grace Francis, Etta Longdon, and Willie Jones, were promoted from chart class to first reader this week. 9 Dec 1898-Born, on Dec 7th, to Warner Winn and wife, a daughter. 9 Dec 1898--Hon. Frank P. Wiley, who has been in poor health for a number of years, died at his residence in Moberly Tuesday night. Mr. Wiley was one of the most brilliant young lawyers in Missouri, and his death will be a great loss to the profession. He leaves a wife and daughter and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The remains were buried at Huntsville Thursday. 16 Dec 1898--W. H. Winn, one of Centralia's leading business men and son of Judge George J. Winn of Howard county, is the proud father of twin boys, born last week. Can't have too many boys if they make as good men as the father and grandfather in this case.--Fayette Leader. 16 Dec 1898--G. W. Lessley, who left here Saturday for Potsboro, Texas, to see his aged father, James Lessley, who has been sick for some time, writes that his father died Saturday evening and that he only reached there in time Sunday evening to see him buried. Mr. Lessley, at the time of his death, was over 80 years old. 16 Dec 1898--Born, on the 15th, to John Lambier and wife, a son. 16 Dec 1898--Born, to J. F. Andrews and wife on the 12th, a son. 16 Dec 1898--Died, on the 9th, at her home four miles east of Higbee, Mrs. Ben Sumpter, of pneumonia. 16 Dec 1898--Died, in Higbee, on the 11th, of membranous croup, the 3-year-old son of Arthur Gorman and wife. 16 Dec 1898--Married, in the parlors of the Randolph hotel, Sunday, Dec 11, Mr. M. B. Jackson of Monroe City and Miss Ella Nipper of Armstrong, Rev. T. W. Baker, of Moberly, officiating. 16 Dec 1898--Mrs. C. M. Markley received a letter from Walla Walla, Wash, Tuesday, informing her of the death of her uncle, Jas. Chadsey. He was about 68 years of age and leaves property valued at $50,000. 16 Dec 1898--CLARK ITEMS--Everybody turned out to church Sunday last on account of a report that there was to be a wedding, the contracting parties to be Mr. S. F. Adams and Miss Stella Crews. The sermon was over but no wedding. It then developed that they had driven to the residence of Rev. J. K. Robinson on Tuesday evening, December 6th, had been quietly married and had kept it a profound secret until Sunday so as to give the citizens a surprise. It indeed was a surprise, but we forgive them and extend congratulations with the understanding they are to invite us to their next "wedding." 16 Dec 1898--George Perry, a Negro school teacher, and his daughter, were run over by the east-bound mail train on the Alton, near Higginsville, Saturday. The girl was killed instantly, and her father was fatally wounded. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Oct 1898--A SHOOTING AFFRAY--Hollis Lewis and Dave Pitney Empty Their Pistols at Each Other on the Streets Saturday Evening.--Our usually quiet little town was thrown into a wild state of excitement last Saturday evening, when seven or eight pistol shots broke the stillness. As soon as the shooting ceased and everyone was sure there would be no more of it, a great crowd gathered in front of Cleeton's drug store, where the shooting took place, expecting to see one or two dead men, but fortunately no one was touched. >From what we can learn the trouble originated over two hitch reins which disappeared from the livery stable sometime ago, and which Pitney claimed Lewis had accused him of stealing. Early in the evening Pitney threatened to whip Lewis and was so persistent in his determination that Lewis gave him the chance by knocking him down and pounding him until bystanders pulled him off. Pitney swore he would have revenge if he had to kill Lewis or burn the livery stable. While Lewis was standing in front of Cleeton's drug store about 9:00 that night talking to Loss Sappington, Centralia, Pitney came up the street from the east and when immediately behind Sappington, pulled his pistol and pulled the trigger, but the pistol snapped. This is no doubt all that saved Lewis' life, as the pistol was in a few inches of his breast, and if the cartridge had exploded, it couldn't possibly have missed him. As soon as Lewis realized what had happened, he knocked Pitney's hand to one side (Sappington didn't have to be requested to please step to one side), at the same time stepping down off the walk into the street, when Pitney fired at him again. In a twinkling Lewis had his pistol out and was shooting at Pitney as fast as he could pull the trigger. Pitney didn't tarry to see what the effect of his shot had been, but as soon as Lewis had fired two or three shots he ran down the alley as fast as his feet would carry him. One or two extra police were deputized and a thorough search made for him, but he could not be found, and it was not known until the next day that he was not wounded. It is a wonder some one was not hurt, as the street was full of people during the shooting. The only damage done was the breaking of one of the plate glass windows in Cleeton's drug store by one of the bullets going through it. Pitney was arrested at the home of his uncle, O. S. Pitney, south of town Sunday, and his preliminary hearing set for Monday. He waived examination and his bond fixed at $750, in default of which he was taken to jail at Huntsville. 7 Oct 1898--C. M. McClure, formerly of Moberly, Missouri, took laudanum Monday night of last week and died several hours later. His wife lives in Moberly. McClure had little work lately and had been drinking hard. 7 Oct 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Oct 4th, Thos. Baker and Miss Minnie Wyott. The News extends good wishes. 7 Oct 1898--Married, near Fayette, on Oct. 6th, Rev. John T. Bacon and Miss Mary Dysart. The News extends good wishes. 7 Oct 1898--Miss Mary Russell who went to St. Louis ten days ago for medical treatment, underwent a surgical operation Tuesday from the effects of which she died late yesterday evening. The remains will arrive here today. We are unable to learn when she will be buried. 7 Oct 1898--Died, on the 4th, Maggie, the 7-year-old daughter of Albert Welch, colored. 7 Oct 1898--Arthur, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Newt Fowler, disappeared from home Thursday evening of last week and has not been heard of since. Just after noon Mr. Fowler came to town and Arthur took a bucket and went to the field near by to gather some beans. When Mr. Fowler went home in the evening the boy had not returned and the bucket was found on a stump, but no boy could be found. The neighbors were called and the farm and surrounding country searched, but no trace of him could be found. Arthur is a good boy to work and his parents are unable to account for his disappearance. 7 Oct 1898--William Noah would like to learn the residence of his sisters, Mary and Ella. He last saw them about the time of the mother's death, eighteen years ago, in the southwestern part of Mercer county, MO. Ella was then about two months old and Mary probably eight or nine years old. After his mother's death the family was separated. He never heard from Mary after, and learned that Ella first lived with a family named Roberts and then with a family named Brewer. Any information of them will be gratefully received. Address him at Dunsmore, Mercer county, Mo. Exchanges please copy. 7 Oct 1898--There was a wedding solemnized in Renick on Wednesday eve, the principal parties being Mr. Omar Pyle and Miss Clara Wirt. 14 Oct 1898--Born, on the 9th, to Tip Lewis and wife, a son. 14 Oct 1898--Charlie, the 7-year-old son of T. W. Burton and wife of Huntsville, died at that place Wednesday morning of diphtheria. 14 Oct 1898--Rev. Levi Haynes, one of the oldest citizens in the county, died at his home near Cairo Sunday, of general debility, aged 91 years, 9 months and 8 days. Deceased was the father of R. R. and William Haynes of Moberly. 14 Oct 1898--Peter Russell came in from Kansas Saturday to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Mary. 14 Oct 1898--Mrs. E. Fowkes, of Hannibal, who was called to Higbee Saturday by the death of her nephew, John Duffield, returned home Tuesday. 14 Oct 1898--Mr. J. F. Denham and Miss Laura E. Reed, both of Sturgeon, were married at the Merchant's hotel in Moberly on Tuesday. The groom is a brother of E. R. Denham, formerly of this place. The News extends good wishes. 14 Oct 1898--William Mead of Washington D. C. and Miss Romania Tindall were married at Omaha, Thursday. The bride is one of the beautiful women of Independence and the groom, a wealthy merchant of Washington City--Independence Progress. Miss Tindall is a niece of Mrs. Dudley Bottoms of this place. 14 Oct 1898--Mr. Joseph Hackward and Miss Thursa Owens drove over to Huntsville Wednesday and were married. The News extends good wishes. 14 Oct 1898--N. J. Fowler of this place, would like to learn of the whereabouts of his 15-year-old son who suddenly disappeared from home Sept. 29th. The boy is about 5 feet tall, weighs 140 pounds, has dark brown eyes and light hair. Wore blue cotton shirt, gray overalls, lace shoes, Palm leaf hat bound on edge and was without either coat or vest. Any information leading to his location will be thankfully received by Mr. Fowler. Exchanges please copy. 14 Oct 1898--Squire J. B. Freeman, deputy Coroner, of Moberly, was called to Huntsville Sunday to hold an inquest over the remains of Thomas Hargreaves. While walking along Main street he was stricken down by paralysis. He was carried into the Kiernan house and a physician summoned who found that his entire right side was paralyzed, including the vocal organs rendering him perfectly speechless. He had called the coroner's jury but becoming ill had been obliged to dismiss it with the intention of returning home. He was taken to Moberly Monday and has since been in a very precarious condition--Huntsville Citizen. Later--Mr. Freeman died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. 14 Oct 1898--Mrs. John Lloyd left this week for Alabama, where she will spend the winter. 14 Oct 1898--Died, at the home of his uncle, W. H. Duffield, on Oct 7, 1898, of consumption, John Duffield, the 20-year-old son of John Duffield and wife. The remains were laid to rest Saturday evening in the family burying ground. 14 Oct 1898--A. B. Heathman and wife were called to Huntsville Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Heathman's little brother, Chas. Burton. 14 Oct 1898--Married, in Howard county, on October 11th, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Winn, Miss Bertha Winn and Mr. Frank Crews. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple drove to Higbee and took the Alton for Omaha. 14 Oct 1898--The funeral of Miss Mary Russell, who died in St. Louis Thursday of last week, was preached at the Baptist church Sunday evening by Rev. N. B. Green, of Armstrong. After the services the remains were taken in charge by the Daughters of Rebekah and Rathbone Sisters, of which orders deceased was a member, who with hundreds of sympathizing friends took up their weary march to the city cemetery where the remains were laid to rest by loving hands. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 14 Oct 1898--Thos. Hargreaves, superintendent of the Huntsville gas works, was found dead at the works soon after noon Sunday. The body was found in a sink or basement where it is supposed he had gone to examine a pipe and was overcome by escaping gas. He was seen just before six o'clock in the morning and was apparently in good health. There was a deep wound in the back of his head which leads some to suspect foul play. The coroner's jury failed to locate the cause of death. 21 Oct 1898--SHOOTING AT RENICK--Louis Harvey, Colored, Probably Fatally Shot by Con Brockman--What may prove a father difficulty took place near Renick this morning between "Con" Brockman and Louis Harvey, a Negro. The particulars of the affair are difficult to obtain at this time, but the information received here today is to the effect that Harvey attacked Brockman, who is a cripple, with a club, whereupon Brockman drew a revolver and shot the Negro. It was first reported that Harvey was killed instantly but a later report conveys the intelligence that the colored man is not dead, but is in a critical condition. Brockman gave himself up to the officials immediately after the shooting and claims that he acted in self-defense. He will probably be given a preliminary hearing at Renick tomorrow--Moberly Democrat Oct 19. 21 Oct 1898--Born, on the 19th, to Chas Coons and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1898--Rev. Harris, who was pastor of the Baptist Church at Huntsville for a number of years, died at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis Sunday. 21 Oct 1898--Born, on the 14th, to David Davis and wife a son. 21 Oct 1898--The two-year-old daughter of Jas. Mullier is very sick. The infant daughter of Jas. Mullier and wife died Saturday and was buried Sunday. 21 Oct 1898--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. S. S. Minor and Miss Pearl Dougherty, on Oct 25th, The News extends congratulations in advance. 21 Oct 1898--Married, in Kennett, MO, on Oct 2, 1898, Mr. Lee Shelton of that city and Miss Bertie McCausland, of Fayette. The happy couple stopped off here Saturday on their way to Fayette for a short visit to the bride's parents and spent a few hours with relatives and friends. The News extends good wishes for their future happiness. 21 Oct 1898--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradley on the 19th a son. Mrs. B. is only 15 years old and her mother who was present is only 29 years old, and is probably one of the youngest grandmothers in the county, if not in the state. Dr. Nichols who officiated at the birth of the child says the mother and babe are getting along nicely. 21 Oct 1898--Married, in Huntsville, on the 16th, H. K. Turner, of Moberly, and Miss Laura Harris, of Higbee, Squire Robertson officiating. The News extends congratulations. 28 Oct 1898--Mrs. J. M. Crews, of Newkirk, Oklahoma, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Burton. 28 Oct 1898--Died, in Clark on the 24th, Mrs. Edgar Lyons, of consumption, aged about 22 years. She leaves a husband and one child. 28 Oct 1898--Born, on the 22nd, to T. C. Walton and wife, a daughter. 28 Oct 1898--Born, on the 22nd, to Thos. Smith and wife, a daughter. 28 Oct 1898--L. M. Patrick, aged 80 years, and for a number of years a resident of Randolph county, living a few miles east of Moberly, died Thursday, October 20, 1898, at the residence of his son M. W. Patrick in Brunswick. His remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in the Sugar Creek graveyard, Saturday afternoon. Besides his son at Brunswick, Mr. Patrick leaves to mourn his loss two other sons, W. G. Patrick, who resides in this county and another one in Texas. The deceased was a member of the Christian church at Higbee. He had been a Mason for a number of years--Moberly Monitor. 28 Oct 1898--Tole Burton was called to Prairie Hill Friday to see his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. R. Rogers, who is reported dangerously ill. He was accompanied by his little daughter, Flossie. 28 Oct 1898--Wm. Burkley aged 78 years fell dead at his home near middle Grove Friday morning. 28 Oct 1898--Mrs. Lizzie Martzheuser, who was reported dangerously ill in last week's issue, died at 10:30 Thursday night, Oct 20, 1898, aged 43 years. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in the family burying ground on the farm of Frederick Schawo, six miles southeast of Higbee. 28 Oct 1898--Dr. C. C. Canoyer of Higbee and Miss Charlott Kimber, of Galesburg, Ill, were married at the latter place Tuesday evening and arrived here Wednesday morning. the groom is one of Higbee's most popular young men, and the bride one of Galesburg's fairest daughters. The News extends good wishes for their future happiness. 28 Oct 1898--Married, on Oct 26, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Barron, Mr. Thos. Wilkinson and Miss Mamie Barron, Rev. G. W. Nollner, officiating. The groom is a young man of sober and industrious habits, and the bride is one of Randolph's most worthy young ladies. The News wishes them a long and happy journey through life. 28 Oct 1898--Dr. John H. Clark, the aged father of the Hon. Champ Clark, died Tuesday night at Bowling Green, from the effects of a fall. He was past 80 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--SHAFER-SIMPSON--Miss Freta Shafer and Mr. Forrest L. Simpson two of Brunswick's best known and most respected young people, gave their many friends a pleasant surprise Wednesday of this week when they were quietly united in marriage. While many had guessed at their engagement, and the wedding was expected at no distant date, Miss Shafer and Mr. Simpson had informed only their near relatives as to just when the happy event would take place. The marriage was celebrated at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Hackward, where Miss Shafer has been making her home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. O. G. Potter, pastor of Brunswick Methodist church, and was witnessed by only the near relatives of the bride and groom. Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. Simpson and bride left on Wabash No. 12 for the bride's former home at Higbee, Mo., to spend several days visiting relatives there and at neighboring points. Upon their return they will occupy rooms for the present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hackward. Forrest is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Simpson, and is well known as one of Brunswick's most worthy and deserving young men. He is industrious and thoroughly reliable, and enjoys the confidence of all who know him. For some time he has held a position as bookkeeper for the elevator firm of T. Miller & Company, of this city. The bride has lived in Brunswick only a short time, having come here with Mr. and Mrs. Hackward early this year. through her winsome personality and her many accomplishments she speedily won her way into the hearts of a large circle of friends here, and is known and admired as one of Brunswick's most charming young women. The Brunswicker's best wishes and heartiest congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, in the hope that happiness and good fortune may ever attend them.--Brunswick Brunswicker. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Mrs. John Studford of Crawford, Nebr., is the guest of her father, J. D. Dougherty. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Born, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hughes, a daughter. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Comstock of south of town, will celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary , Friday, the 26th. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--We printed bills this week for U. M. Thompson, who will sell a lot of personal property at his farm southwest of town on the 29th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. As will be seen, Mr. Thompson is going to sell out lock, stock and barrel, and if there is anything he has omitted we can't imagine what it can be. Mr. Thompson is undecided as to what he will do, but may go West. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--GEO. MCGILL DEAD--It again becomes the sad duty of THE NEWS to record the passing away of another old neighbor and friend, and also one of Higbee's oldest citizen in point of residence--George McGill--who died at the family home in this place at 5:25 a.m. Friday, December 19, 1919, after an illness of some eight weeks from asthma. Mr. McGill was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, on July, 27, 1851, and was in his 68th year. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Dickson of Kilmarmock, Ayrshire, Scotland, on October 25, 1872. They were the parents of seven children, two of whom died in infancy and one at the age of twelve. The surviving children are John and George McGill and Mrs. Fred Race of this place and Jas. McGill of Springfield, Ill. Nine grandchildren also survive. Mr. McGill came to this country in the early '80's, moving to Elliott a short time later, where he followed mining, and from there to Higbee some 25 years ago, where he had since resided. Having to quite the mines some twelve years or more ago on account of ill health, he became a familiar figure on our streets, and although seized almost daily with spells of coughing that would leave him at many times too weak to walk, he made but little complaint and always had a smile for friends and acquaintances and would walk a block out of his way any time to play a prank or a joke on a friend. Since twelve years of age he had been a constant sufferer from asthma contracted in the mines in Scotland from breathing impure air, and since that time had never known a well day, and death no doubt came to him as a happy release. He realized that time for him was rapidly drawing to a close, and although he had never made any profession of religion he went into the future life calm and unafraid. He had been a member of the Masonic order since his 21st birthday, and a member of Higbee lodge since his removal to Higbee. He had been tyler of Higbee lodge for years, and no lodge ever had a more faithful official. No matter what the weather or his condition, if he could go at all he was always there, and on time, and would insist on remaining until adjournment, no matter the hour. The lodge was one of his greatest pleasures, and only those associated with him in it can realize the fun he got out of it with his jokes on candidates, members and officers, and on his sometimes calling down the latter--in a joking way, of course, but always with good intentions and good effect. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by the Rev. E. L. Rutledge, pastor of the Methodist church, in the presence of an immense crowd, and interment made in the city cemetery with full Masonic honors. The NEWS joins the community on condolence to the bereft wife and children. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--MRS. DAVID J. CARTER DEAD--Mrs. David J. Carter, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for several months, died at the family home just northwest of town on Tuesday, the 23rd. She was about 50 years old and is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter. Interment was made Wednesday at Huntsville. A more extended notice will appear next week. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Joe Hackward, foreman at mine no. 11, was seriously injured Monday by a small rock or piece of slate falling down the hoisting shaft and striking him on the head, laying the scalp open to the bone for two inches or more. Luckily for Mr. Hackward, the rock was a small one, as it fell a distance of almost 200 feet and might easily have proved fatal had it weighed an ounce more. Mr. Hackward was able to be down town Wednesday and will likely be able to resume his duties in a few days. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--DUREN-KNIGHT--Mr. Emmett Duren, one of Howard county's best known young men, and Miss Dora Mae Knight, one of Higbee's prettiest and most accomplished young ladies, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Wm. Hunt, of Fayette, on Friday, December 19, 1919. The bride is the only child of Mrs. E. L. Winn of south of town and is a young lady of culture and refinement and also a very successful teacher, whose always genial smile and sunny disposition made her a general favorite. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Duren of near Fayette, and is a young man of the highest character and worth, and one of Howard's prominent and successful educators. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--Randolph County Census Enumerators--Emmett B. Fields, of Browning, who will have the taking of the census in the Second Congressional district in charge, announces the following enumerators for Randolph county.: Cairo township, Mrs. John G. Stanley. Chariton township, Leonard H. Holman. Chariton township, Claude P. Broaddus. Clifton township, Carson J. Patton. Jackson township, Harvey A. Manning. Moniteau township, Rhodes B. Burckhartt. Higbee city, J. B. Blansett. S. Prairie township, William F. Cleeton. N. Prairie township, Jean McKinney. Salt River township, John G. Stanley. E. Salt Springs township, excluding Huntsville city, Marvin S. Franklin. W. Salt Springs township, Frances W. Ryals. Huntsville city, C. C. Sandison. Silver Creek township, Chauncey Jacoby. Sugar Creek township, excluding Moberly city, Harry R. Tydings. Moberly city, ward 1 (part of) Harold D. Marline. Moberly city, ward 1 (part of) Myrtle Hunter. Moberly city, ward 2 (part of) Herbert S. Hatfield. Moberly city, ward 2 (part of) Mrs. Mary P. McAtee Moberly city, ward 3 (part of) Mrs. W. C. Stigall. Moberly city, ward 3 (part of) Era Capp Enslen. Moberly city, ward 4 (part of) Mrs. Bertha Radabaugh. Moberly city, ward 4 (part of) Marie Drake. Union township, Reginald H. Moberly. Friday, 26 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 36--ONE ON E. Y. KEITER--A good joke is being told on E. Y. Keiter of Moberly, who several months ago pitched his hat into the ring as a candidate for the republican congressional nomination in this district. A few weeks following the announcement of his candidacy, which was first made public by the NEWS, by the way, being a little anxious to ascertain how the public was receiving it, he asked his son, Eugene, who was running one of Moberly's popular soda fountains at the time, to keep his ears open and report anything he might hear. A week or so having passed and Eugene not having mentioned the subject, Ed thought to jog his memory, and asked him one evening while the family was gathered around the supper table. "Well, Gene, do you ever hear anything about my candidacy?" and received the reply, "O yes, a little," and being asked what it was replied, "nothing much." From the boy's reticence Ed suspected that he was about to get onto something important, and was sure of it when Gene came out and told him he didn't want to tell him what he had heard, but like the dutiful son that he is, he could not resist, much as he wanted to, when Ed, in a very serious manner, remarked, "Now, son you must ell me, for it is important that I know," whereupon Gene replied, "Well, a lot of fellows were talking about it in the store today, when one of them remarked, "I wonder if that damned fool IS going to run for congress." The silence that followed was distressing, but not for long, for as soon as Ed could get his breath he saw the funny side of it and enjoyed it as much as if the joke had been on the other fellow. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--SUIT FOR ALIENATION OF WIFE'S AFFECTION--A suit was filed today for John L. Bradley against Rupert L. Allen for the sum of $25,000 on the charge of alienating his wife's affection. Both plaintiff and defendant formerly lived at Yates but are now residents of Moberly. Mr. Allen is connected with the Moberly Wholesale Grocery Co. on West Coates street. Mr. Bradley and wife were married in 1907, according to the petition, and lived together until August 5, 1919. Mr. Bradley sued for divorce in Kansas City a few weeks ago but the decree was not granted. The suit filed today will come up at the February term of circuit court. The plaintiff will be represented by A. R. Hammett and Redick O'Bryan--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--MRS. J. E. GUERIN DEAD--Mrs. J. E. Guerin, one of Saline county's oldest and most highly respected ladies, and also one of that county's largest land owners, died at her home near Gilliam Monday following a short illness. She was 82 years old. She was known to many here, having frequently visited her son, A. B. Guerin, before his removal to California. She is survived by four sons and one daughter. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Will Morris, who saw some hard service in France as one of Uncle Sam's regulars; received his discharge the latter part of last week, and arrived home Wednesday to the great delight of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Morris, and his host of friends. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Jenkins Bowen had a very narrow escape from death while at work at Mine No. 11, Monday, being caught under a fall of rock. He was on his knees at the time, and hearing the rock working, mistook it for the coal and jumped away from the latter just in time to get caught by the rock. Fortunately for Mr. Bowen, a car caught most of the rock, holding it off of him, or he would have been instantly killed. He received severe scalp wounds and had his left knee and ankle pretty badly wrenched. It will be a week or so before he will be able to return to work. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Will Nichols, who has been in North Dakota since his discharge from the Navy last February, came home last week for a visit with his father, Dr. G. M. Nichols, and left Wednesday for Kansas City. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--A HOWARD COUNTY SHOOTING--At an early hour Saturday morning a tragedy was enacted at the home of Sanford Tippett south of Glasgow. Sidney Tippett, one of the best known men in Howard county, had been making his home for some time with his brother, Sanford Tippett, and Saturday morning when the hired man, Robert Grimsley, left the room to go to the barn to milk, Sanford Tippett was seated in a chair smoking. His brother, Sidney Tippett, asked him when the estate of his mother was to be settled up, and Mr. Tippett replied by telling him the estate had already been settled in court; whereupon Sidney Tippett reached for a double barrel muzzle loading shotgun and told his brother, "Well, I'll settle with you now." His brother seized the muzzle of the gun just as it was fired and caught the full effect of the discharge in his hands and arms, a few of the shot striking him in the breast and just penetrating under the skin. The gun was loaded with number 4 shot and Mr. Tippett's hands and arms were badly shattered by the shot. After the shooting Sidney Tippett, we understand, went to Fayette and gave himself up to Sheriff Fred Pryor. Sidney Tippett was well known all over Howard county having been a candidate for the legislature and the state senate a number of times. The whole affair is a very unfortunate one and possibly no one regrets its occurrence now more than does Sidney Tippett who let his temper get the upper hand of him. The estate over which the trouble occurred was settled in the courts some time ago--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--C. J. Brockman of Clark was a pleasant caller at the NEWS office yesterday, and informed us that he would leave in a few days for a visit with relatives and friends in Oklahoma, Washington and Oregon and other points in the West. He expects to enjoy his vacation which will be the first real one in many years. Mr. Brockman, who is a mail carrier out of Clark, and which position he has held for seventeen years, has perhaps more trips to his credit, despite his 72 years, than any of Clark's six carriers combined, having made trips when the balance found the weather too tough to face. They don't make better men than Con Brockman, and the NEWS joins his host of Higbee friends in the hope that he will have the time of his life every day of his vacation. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--SIMPSON-SHAEFER--Mr. Forest Simpson and Miss Freta Shaefer were united in marriage at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Will Hackward in Brunswick on the 17th, and arrived Thursday for a visit with Higbee relatives and friends. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. J. W. Shaefer of this place, but has been making her home with her sister for the past three years. She is one of Higbee's prettiest and sweetest young ladies as well as one of its most capable ones. Mr. Simpson is one of Brunswick's most prominent young men, and comes from one of that city's best families. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--John Wright was caught by a fall of coal while at work at mine No. 11 yesterday and had an ankle pretty badly bruised and wrenched, and will likely be kept from work for two weeks or more. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Lester, the ten-year-old son of Mrs. John Palfrey, who has been seriously ill for the past week, was reported some better yesterday. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--As we will be compelled, on account on carrying some legal publications, to issue a paper next week, which we would not have done otherwise, we shall, if possible, print a day or so earlier, and hope all advertisers and those having items for publication will hand in their copy as early in the week as possible. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--GEO. MCGILL VERY LOW--The many friends of Geo. McGill, who has been seriously ill for some time, will regret to learn that he is growing gradually weaker, and that unless a change for the better comes soon can live but a few days. Wednesday it was not believed he could last through the night, but he rallied and appeared to be a little better yesterday. At the hour of going to press his condition was very critical. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--ANCIL-WARFORD--Mr. Otis Ancil and Miss Mary Warford, two popular young people residing south of town, were united in marriage on the 16th at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Notley Magruder. The bride is the pretty and popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is one of Howard county's best young men and successful farmers, and is worthy of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--BRYAN BARRON VERY LOW--Bryan Barron, who has been seriously ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mamie Wilkinson, for the past ten days, suffering from typhoid or something similar, took a turn for the worse yesterday, and at the hour of going to press was about as low as it was possible for him to be and remain alive. His host of friends join the NEWS in the prayer for his recovery. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--A. C. Burton, who recently returned from Kansas City, where he went for medical treatment, has not been so well the past few days, his host of friends will be very sorry to hear, and all join the NEWS in the prayer for his speedy recovery. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter was called to Wellsville yesterday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Eli Burkhalter, who died suddenly at his home in Kansas City. Mr. Burkhalter had been connected with the Union Station for several years and when he did not report for duty Monday inquiry was made when he was found dead in bed at his home, death occurring, it is believed, Saturday night. He was about 70 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. Mrs. Burkhalter, accompanied by one of the sons left for California several weeks ago for the benefit of the son's health, he having developed tuberculosis from a gas attack in France. The funeral will be held following her arrival which will likely be today. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl 2 years old. I want you to please bring me a little doll and doll bed and little dishes and a cook stove and a little piano and anything else you think would be nice and don't forget my cousin Martain Reed in the Navy. Your little girl--Evelyn pearl Pitney. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear old Santa I am a little boy 7-year-old with brown eyes and dark hair. Please bring me a little train and a B. B. gun, a little car and some candy, nuts and oranges and anything else you wish to and please don't forget my brother Steve at Arkansas. Your little boy--Cecil Pitney. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy and a doll and a table and a set of dishes and a stove and a bed. Your little friend--Ruby Terrill. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS--Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy six years old. I go to school every day and go to Sunday School every Sunday. I want you to bring me for Xmas, a set of dominoes, some checkers, a nice big top, a drum, a blackboard, a candle holder, and lots of candy, nuts and apples. Bring papa and mamma something nice too. From a friend--Harold Smith Cave. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--Born, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Farris, a daughter. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--R. L. (Toot) Davis, who left here 13 years ago for the West, and who has spent most of that time on the Pacific coast, arrived in the old home town last Saturday looking the same as he always did, prosperous and pretty well contented with things in general. At present he is located in Chicago where he has a good position. He was much impressed with the many changes in the old town since his departure. He saw more change in the citizenship of the town than in any other way. In fact he felt like a stranger, the many years having transformed the old burg into a new one for him. He expects to remain through the holidays and then will return to Chicago. Friday, 19 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 35--F. C. Bottoms went to Kansas City Saturday and was accompanied home by Mrs. Bottoms, and daughter, Mrs. Crews Cooper. The latter has been in very poor health for several months, and as she was doing no good the anxious parents thought it best to bring her home for a short time. We are pleased to state that she is thought to be some better. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--BAGBY--JOHNSON--Mr. Roger Bagby of Armstrong and Miss Lillian Johnson of Sheridan, Wyo., were united in marriage in Kansas City on Friday, December 5, 1919, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Chas. A. Arnold, the only witnesses being Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patterson of this place. The bride is a former Higbee girl, being the youngest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson, and who left here two years ago for Sheridan, Wyo., with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Solberg, to make her home. She was among Higbee's prettiest and most popular young ladies, as well as among its most accomplished, and possesses every virtue calculated to make her home an ideal one. Mr. Bagby is no stranger to Higbee folks, having lived here a year or more when he was prescription clerk for Dr. J. W. Winn, which position he was filling when he was called to the colors. He is a gentleman in every sense of the term and popular with all who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. Bagby arrived Saturday, spending the week with Higbee and Armstrong relatives and friends, and will leave today for Mexico, where Mr. Bagby has a good position with the city's largest and oldest drug firm, and where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--MRS. JAS. WARE DEAD--Mrs. Mildred Ann Ware died at Fulton, Mo. Dec. 4, 1919, where she has been since last April under the care of a physician. Mrs. Ware was born October 21, 1841, and was married to James Ware, August 12, 1869. She was the step-mother of five children. All but one of the children, also the father, preceded her to the Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn her departure a step-son, Chas. Ware, of Higbee, six grand children and five great-grand children. Mrs. Ware united with the Friendship Baptist church when a girl but later moved her church membership to Mt. Ararat where she continued a faithful member until her death. She was a faithful Christian, a devoted mother and wife and a splendid neighbor, always ready and willing to lend a helping hand in the time of trouble. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Ararat Sunday, December 7 at 11 o'clock, after which her remains were taken to the Log Chapel cemetery and laid to rest by the side of her husband to await the resurrection morn. (poem). Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--MARRIED IN FAYETTE--Mr. Harry Fuqua, of Ansley, Nebr., and Miss Pauline Embree, of Higbee, Mo., were married in Fayette Monday afternoon at the home of Elder H. A. Browning who performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Fuqua will live in Nebraska.--Fayette Democrat. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--BROKE HER RIGHT ARM--Miss Mabel Redifer, a saleslady at Woolworth's, fell and broke her right arm at about 9 o'clock Saturday morning. The young lady considered herself fortunate in arriving at the store without falling and had been on duty but a short time when she fell in the store. She had been out of the hospital only two weeks after being operated on for appendicitis. Miss Redifer's many friends will sympathize with her in her misfortune.--Moberly Monitor-Index, Dec. 8. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--POSTMASTER SPURLING WINS U. S. HONOR--Higbee, which did its full share, and then some, during the war, is still on the job, her activities in buying Treasury Certificates and War Savings Stamps between Nov 3 and Dec 6, enabling Postmaster Spurling to win the Distinguished Service Pin awarded by the Treasury Department to the postmaster in the Eighth Federal district making the largest sales during that period, his sales totaling $7,000. Our congratulations to Mr. Spurling on the honor that is his, and to the people of this vicinity in investing in such gilt-edged securities, for a safer one could not be found under the sun. Mr. Spurling's friends are having quite a bit of fun at his expense over the matter, the St. Louis Post Dispatch, taking it for granted that he was a woman because his name was May, reporting the matter as follows: "Miss May W. Spurling, postmaster at Higbee, Mo., has been awarded Distinguished Service Pin by the Treasury Department for selling between Nov 3 and Dec 6, the quota of Treasury Savings Certificates allotted to post offices of the class over which she presides. "Higbee has a population of a little more than 1200. Miss Spurling sold Treasury Savings Certificates of a maturity value of $3000, and War Savings Stamps to the value of $4000. "Miss Spurling, in making her remittance to the Federal Reserve Bank, says she will try to do better this month." Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--WILL REED SUFFERS SLIGHT STROKE OF PARALYSIS--Will Reed, who was forced to sell his interest in his barber shop recently on account of poor health, is having more than his share of bad luck. About the time he was able to get out and around from an attack of small pox, but in its lightest form, he suffered a stroke of paralysis which effected the right side of his face, and his sight to some extent. This was followed Monday by Mrs. Reed and children developing smallpox, but in the same light form as Mr. Reed had it, we are pleased to say. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--MRS. ANN WARE DEAD--Mrs. Ann Ware, who made her home with her step-son, Chas. Ware, of south of town, for several years, died at the state hospital at Fulton of the 4th, aged about 80 years. Interment was made at Old Log Chapel Saturday. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--GEO. MCGILL NO BETTER--George McGill, Sr., who has been seriously ill from asthma for several weeks, and from which he has suffered for years, was not so well yesterday, we are sorry to say. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--JUDGE BURTON SELLS FARM--Judge T. W. Burton has sold his farm near Midway and he and his son Jesse and family will be moving soon to another farm to make their home--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Y. L. Atkins, who has been quite sick for several days, is able to be up. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--J. D. Dougherty, who is suffering from serious kidney trouble, and who was to have moved to town this week is very sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. Y. L. Atkins, and was no better at the hour of going to press. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--J. D. Dougherty of east of town purchased the John Dennis property on the east part of town, vacated last week by J. B. Terrill, for $850 and will move to town. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Little Miss Evelyn and Madeline Smith, aged 8 and 10, respectively, who spent the past several weeks here with Mrs. Nan Nichols and other relatives, left Tuesday for their home in Denver. They made the trip unaccompanied. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Mrs. Willie May Macey of Sheridan, Wyo., is the guest of Higbee relatives and friends. She is very much in love with the West and reports Chas. Solbert and family as well and prosperous and as well satisfied with the country as herself. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Harvey Gooch, who moved here several weeks ago from Kewanee, Ill., has decided to return to that place, and shipped his household goods this week. Accompanied by Mrs. Gooch, he will leave for his old home next week, to the deep regret of their many friends. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, who was called to Rock Island, Ill., two weeks ago by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Ongley, who is suffering from a very severe attack of erysipelas, was taken sick one day last week, when her daughter, Miss Libbie, and son Joe, left for that place to be with her. Both Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Ongley are better, we are pleased to state. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Paris Dougherty, a former well known Randolph countian, but who has been living in the West for several years, orders the NEWS sent to him at Baker, Oregon, and says: "We are now beginning to have some winter. A little snow but no blizzards nor zero weather. But we can't do without the Higbee News. Tried that, but it isn't satisfactory. Give us all the Howard county news you can as well as Randolph." Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--A letter to the home folks from Mrs. Mary Burke, who was called to St. Louis several weeks ago by the death of her grandson, only child of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bardott, informed them that Mrs. Bardott, who has been sick for several weeks, was no better and that she would not be home until after Christmas. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--W. K. Boyd, who moved here from Illinois several months ago, has decided to return to that state and shipped his household goods this week. His family will follow in a few days. "Blue's" friends, and that's everybody hoped that he had returned to stay, and give him up, as well as his family, with genuine regret. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Franklin, the 4-year-old son of Mrs. Hattie Farrah, becoming homesick for his grandmother, Mrs. F. C. Bottoms, who has been in Kansas City for several weeks, indulged in a big cry Sunday, and not wanting his grandfather to know that he had been crying, informed the latter, when he came home and asked the cause of the tears, that his eyes had been "leaking." Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--DR. BURKHALTER BREAKS RIBS--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter had the misfortune to fall on the concrete steps leading to the porch of his residence, and which were covered with sleet, Sunday morning, fracturing several ribs and has since been confined to his home. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--We printed bills this week for M. E. Duncan who will sell a big lot of personal property at the Jas. Wheeler farm east of town on the 16th, a list of which can be seen in this issue. Mr. Duncan and family will move to Oklahoma, leaving immediately following the sale. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--Jas. Pyle of Armstrong and Mrs. Celia Spurling of Centralia were married in Moberly on the 3rd. The bride is quite well known here, being a sister-in-law of Postmaster Spurling. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--MEAT THIEVES AT WORK--Thieves visited the home of Edgar Ware of west of town one night last week and made away with a big fine hog Mr. Ware had butchered that day, leaving him nothing but the head. Postmaster Spurling reports a similar loss, thieves having entered his smoke house Wednesday night and taking half a dressed hog. An epidemic of such thieving broke out in this county about ten years ago and was not ended until a victim residing near Moberly filled a thief's anatomy full of shot. It is to be hoped that all who are fortunate enough to have any considerable amount of meat on hand will keep a shotgun loaded to the muzzle with buckshot, handy and give any and all thieves the benefit of both barrels. Friday, 12 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 34--(Divorce Notice) Jennie M. Watson, plaintiff vs. Emmett C. Watson, defendant. Grounds of abandonment and desertion, scheduled for first Monday in February, 1920. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

In one of Kathy's recent transcriptions of the NEWS there was an obit taken from the Walker MO Herald and reprinted in the NEWS. I live in Vernon County MO where Walker is located. When I read Kathy's transcription of the obit of Franklin Hart from the NEWS I thought I would take the liberty of forwarding it to the VERNON CO List. I received this today. I wanted Kathy and others on the MOHOWARD list to see it. What Kathy is doing is so great. I feel like I get a history lesson every time I read the posts. >From: Donald Shields <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >CC: Janice Poe <[email protected]> >Subject: HART >Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:32:44 -0700 (PDT) > >THANK YOU FOR FORWARDING THE TRANSCRIPT POSTED TO >MOHOWARD-LIST BY KATHY BOWLIN TO THE VERNON COUNTY >LIST. MY NAME IS CASINDA. MY MOTHERS MAIDEN NAME WAS >NADINE CREWS, HER FATHER WAS FRANK HART CREWS, HIS >PARENTS WERE CASRAL/CASSANDA CREWS (CASSIE). THE >DAUGHTER AND SON-IN LAW OF FRANK HART. I HAVE BEEN >TRYING TO LOCATE INFORMATION ON THE DOB AND CORRECT >SPELLING OF FRANK HARTS DAUGHTER (CASSIE) NAME, MY >MOTHER TOLD ME I WAS NAMED AFTER HER AND CHANGED THE >SPELLING OF HER NAME. I HAVE HER DOD, BUT NOT DOB AND >HAVEN'T LOCATED THE INFORMATION I AM LOOKING FR, WOULD >ALSO LIKE TO FIND WHERE HER AND CASRAL CREWS ARE >BURIED. FRANK HART CREWS HIS WIFE MY PARENTS AND MANY >MANY OTHER RELATIVES ARE ALL BURIED AT NEWTON BURIAL >PARK IN NEVADA, VERNON COUNTY. AND I KNEW FRANK HART >WAS BURIED IN NEVADA, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHICH CEMETARY >SO THIS HELPS ALOT...SO EXCITED TO FIND THE >INFORMATION YOU POSTED THAT I ACTUALLY CRIED..THINK MY >SISTER AND I WILL MAKE A TRIP TO NEVADA THIS WEEKEND >TO LOOK FOR MY GGGRANDFATHER FRANK HART'S GRAVE IN >DEEPWOOD CEMETERY. AGAIN I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU. >PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION OR KNOW WHO >MIGHT PLEASE E-MAIL ME, AT [email protected], >IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED VERY MUCH. > CASINDA SHIELDS/K.C.,MO. > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

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2 Sep 1898--Mrs. Calvin George and children, of Colorado, who have been visiting her parents, Geo. Dougherty and wife, near Myres, for the past month, returned to her home Wednesday. 2 Sep 1898--Probate Court Proceedings--The inventory of the estate of Eleanor, Christine, John Elizabeth, Rebecca and Richard W. Lewis, minor heirs of Richard E. Lewis, deceased, filed, examined and approved. 9 Sep 1898--Mrs. Nellie, wife of Chas. Owens, died at 9:25 last night at her home, three miles south of Moberly, of consumption of the bowels, aged 28 years. Besides her husband, she leaves a mother, Mrs. J. E. Cleeton, of Bedford street, this city; five brothers, two sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. She was a devoted member of the Christian church and a most estimable lady in all the walks of life. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the sorrowing family. Funeral services will be held from the East Side Christian church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment will be had at Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat. 9 Sep 1898--Married, in Fayette, at Hotel Howard on August 27, Mr. Ed. B. Parson, of Beatrice, Neb, and Miss Ida Owen, formerly of Centralia. They left for their home in Nebraska--Centralia Guard. Mrs. Parson is a sister of Mrs. W. F. Woods, of this place. 9 Sep 1898--Born, on the 2nd, to Edward Waddle and wife, a son. 9 Sep 1898--HARRISBURG ITEMS--James White died near Perche church last Sunday. 16 Sep 1898--Born, on the 10th, to Lum Osborne and wife a daughter. 16 Sep 1898--Born, at Leeton, on the 13th, to H. H. Goldsberry and wife, a daughter. 16 Sep 1898--Died, on the 8th, near Higbee, Mrs. Eliza Lewis, of general debility, aged 89 years. Deceased was the mother of John T. Lewis, of Higbee. The funeral was preached by Rev. S. B. Naylor at Fairview church Saturday, after which the remains were laid to rest. 16 Sep 1898--Born, near Myres, on the 10th, to Joe Andrews and wife, a daughter. 16 Sep 1898--Mrs. Swetnam, great-grandmother of the late John H. Swetnam of this city, was the mother of twenty-one children--eighteen boys and three girls, no twins. Mrs. minor, wife of Geo. Minor of this county, and aunt of T. B. Minor of Huntsville, was the mother of eighteen children--nine boys and nine girls, no twins. This mother never weighed as much as one hundred pounds. None of the children died under the age of 33 years. The father died at the age of 55 and the mother at 62 years. We understand the children of Mrs. Swetnam all lived to be grown. 16 Sep 1898--Mrs. Arthur Burton spent the week with her parents G. H. Pyle and wife east of town. 23 Sep 1898--H. A. Lloyd has opened a tailor shop in the room vacated by J. W. Marecheck. 23 Sep 1898--W. D. DUNCAN DEAD--While we are in the midst of life we are in the midst of death; even while the pulsating, throbbing blood of a vigorous life courses our being we are constantly surrounded and over-shadowed by the stern reality--death; which, to the Christian, is the gateway into the newer, fuller, nobler, and purer life. Death snatches its victims under every condition and at every period of life. (poem) The strong, able-bodied man, our brother, W. G. Duncan, is with us no more. He was born Feb 16, 1859, and died September 17, 1898, making him 39 years, six months and one day old. He leaves four children, two girls and two boys, and a faithful, consecrated wife to mourn his loss. He became religious in 1884 and united with the Sharon congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; two years ago he transferred his membership to the Higbee congregation where, until his death, he has lived an exemplary life. As his pastor I found him consistent and faithful in all his duties; a man of strong religious convictions, one who was so intensely conscientious that he always dared to do right. Rev. J. T. Bacon and the writer conducted a short service at the home, also at the burying-ground at Sharon church after which his remains were placed quietly to rest until the sleeping dust of all the nations of the dead shall be raised incorruptible, when these vile bodies shall be "fashioned like unto His glorious body." (poem) We commend the sorrowing household, the dear mother and precious children, unto God even our Father, the everlasting comforts of whose grace will soothe and heal the anguish of the broken-hearted. (poem) 30 Sep 1898--Judge James N. Wright of La Plata who died at that place on the 23rd, foretold his death. He was 52 years old and an influential man in the community. Up to his late sickness he had not been sick a day for thirty years, but about two weeks ago told his wife and friends that he was going to die and began to prepare for the end. He drove with his wife out into the country and showed her some wood he had bought and told her to remember it, as he would not live to help burn it. The next day he was taken sick and in 12 days died. 30 Sep 1898--Born, on the 25th, to J. W. Stark and wife, a daughter. 30 Sep 1898--Edward Cook, a prominent stock raiser near Laddonia and Miss Dorsey, daughter of Elder W. P. Dorsey of that place, were married at the home of the bride Tuesday evening. The contracting parties are prominent in the social circles and have the best wishes of many friends for future happiness--Vandalia Mail and Express. 30 Sep 1898--G. W. Bradley, aged 90 years, and the oldest ex-Confederate in Missouri, who attended the reunion at Moberly, last year, walking from Higginsville to that point, participated in to-day's parade. He carried a cane, which, during the civil war, was owned by Gen. Sterling Price. The cane is 118 years old. Mr. Bradley is now an inmate of the Confederate Home at Higginsville--Sedalia Sentinel. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Aug 1898--KILLED BY THE CARS--A. L. Conwell, of This Place, Killed at Mexico Yesterday at Noon.--A dispatch came to Higbee yesterday just after noon, that A. L. Conwell of this place had been killed at Mexico by a train. We were unable to learn the particulars, but learned that the wheels passed over his chest, cutting him in two, and killing him instantly. C. W. Edmonston will leave tonight (Thursday), for Mexico, to take charge of the remains and will return with them this morning, and we presume the burial will take place some time to-day. Mr. Conwell was about 37 years old, and leaves a wife and three children in a helpless condition, to whom the News extends its warmest sympathy. We will give particulars of the said affair in our next issues. 5 Aug 1898--Born, on the 3rd, to Shelton Ketchum and wife, a son. 5 Aug 1898--May W. Burton of Yates received a telegram from Norman, I. T, Wednesday, stating that the little child of Levi Burton was dead and that both Mr. and Mrs. Burton were dangerously ill. Mr. Burton left on the first train for the Territory. 5 Aug 1898--A crowd of men went fox hunting Sunday near Kidder. They ran the fox in a hole. Several men went into the hole after the fox and the ground caved in on them. John Parker and his son William were killed instantly, and Jas. Key has died since. A number of others were seriously injured. 5 Aug 1898--Charlie McCalister and Miss Ethel Tucker, daughter of W. W. Tucker and wife, near Sturgeon, went to the Indian Territory the first of the week, and were married. They passed north over the Katy Wednesday on their way home. Their marriage was quite a surprise to many here, as the bride in only 14, and the groom 17 years of age. 5 Aug 1898--Mrs. Eliza Stiger, of Moberly, dropped dead at that place last Thursday noon, while at the dinner table. Her sudden death is attributed to heart failure. Deceased was 43 years old, and leaves a husband and several children. 5 Aug 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Aug 1, 1898, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Miss Lucy Elgin, Mr. W. W. Sphar, of Chicago, and Miss Mittie Elgin. The groom is a prominent young commission merchant of Chicago, and the bride was one of Higbee's sweetest and most accomplished young ladies. They left on the night train for Chicago, their future home. The News joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life. 12 Aug 1898--DEAD ON THE TRACK--A. L. Conwell, of Higbee, Killed by a Wabash Freight Train in West Mexico-- "A. L. Conwell, Higbee, Mo."--The above address on an envelope identified the remains of a dead man found on the Wabash railroad track in the western edge of this city Thursday morning. Jacob Kline, a shoemaker of this city, while returning from a walk out west of town about 9:30 o'clock saw a body lying across the Wabash track near the crossing at the Wm. E. West property. He at once investigated and discovered the mangled corpse of a middle aged man, and by telephone at once notified City Marshal Lane, who notified Coroner Rodes, who went at once to make his official investigation. Coroner Rodes found the addressed envelope, spoken of above, a memorandum book and several charts and patterns for cutting cloth in his pockets. Inside of the envelope addressed to him was a sealed letter directed to the Graham Paper Co, of St. Louis. When opened it was found to be written by "Mrs. L. D Conwell," who is supposed to be the dead man's wife. It asked the Graham Co, to return a draft they had of hers. The letters and papers are now in Coroner Rodes' possession, who at once made arrangements with Undertaker Lupton to take care of the remains, in whose store the body now awaits the further investigation of the case by the coroner and his jury. The tone of his wife's letter to him leads one to believe that their financial circumstances are very strained, but a telegram from Mayor Nichols, of Higbee, received this afternoon, request the body to be sent to his family at that place. It is not known how Conwell was killed, but it is supposed that freight train No. 297 struck him that morning, threw him across the track and the entire train passed over his body, which is nearly cut in two diagonally across his chest, and one foot is badly crushed. Nearly every bone in the body is broken, proving that he must have been struck. His features are recognizable and several who viewed the remains to-day remember having seen him here three weeks ago. He was then taking orders for linen collars. He was about 30 years old, with a mustache, and had dark hair--Mexico Intelligencer, Aug 4. It was about 7 o'clock Friday night when the coroner's jury reached their verdict concerning the killing of A. L. Conwell, of Higbee, MO, by a Wabash train in this city Thursday. The jury examined all the evidence procurable. The engineer of the train which ran over Conwell testified that he never saw anything of Conwell at any time. The fireman testified to the same. A brakeman, who was examined, said that Conwell was on the train stealing a ride and when they reached Centralia, he put Conwell off and saw no more of him. Conwell evidently climbed on again and fell from a car just as the train got inside of our city. The jury assembled at 4 o'clock in Coroner Rodes' office and it took them 3 hours to finish examining witnesses and reach a verdict, which was as follows: We, the jury, after examining the evidence on the death of A. L. Conwell, find that his death was caused by being run over by the Wabash local freight train, due here about 9:00 o'clock a.m., on the morning of August 3rd--Mexico Intelligencer, August 4. The News was unable to get any particulars of the accident last week in time for publication, and the above taken from the Mexico Daily Intelligencer does not throw much light on the affair, and just how the unfortunate man was killed will never be known. The remains were brought home Friday morning and laid to rest at Myres Chapel, Howard county. 12 Aug 1898--Born, on the 11th, to W. I. Williams and wife, a daughter. 12 Aug 1898--The song by little Miss Rosa Watkins, of Higbee, Thursday night was a rare treat and elicited the thanks of the entire audience. This little child with her beautifully trained voice unlocks the chamber of emotion which remains passive under the most persuasive sermon. She has a duty to perform in life and the good she can accomplish for the cause of Christ can not be estimated. 12 Aug 1898--Died in Higbee, on August 4th, Mrs. Christina Hailstone Ballantine. Deceased was born at Black Brays, Sterlingshire, Scotland, April 1st, 1857. She was married on April 26th, 1872, to Cochran Ballantine, who, with two children, survive her. The funeral services were held by Rev. Robson Saturday morning, after which the remains were buried in the city cemetery. 12 Aug 1898--Johnie Miller, the twelve-year-old son of Ed Miller of St. Louis, was killed one mile west of Huntsville, yesterday, by being thrown from a horse. Mr. Miller, has, with his family, been on a visit to Mr. Scott, Mr. Miller's father-in law. His son, while out riding in a buggy, was overtaken by a neighbor boy on horseback. They exchanged places, and young Miller began whipping his horse, which became unmanageable and ran away. His foot hung in the stirrup and he was dragged one-quarter of a mile before help arrived. He only lived a few minutes, as his skull was badly fractured,--Moberly Democrat of Monday. 12 Aug 1898--May W. Burton who was called to Oklahoma ten days ago on account of the serious illness of his brother, L. T. Burton and family, returned home Saturday. He left Mr. Burton and wife some better, and says as soon as they are able will come to Missouri until they regain their health. 19 Aug 1898--Died, in Higbee, on the 13th, at the residence of its grand-parents, Harry Hare and wife, Henry, the five-months-old child of David Hare and wife. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Monday by Rev. Green, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. 19 Aug 1898--Miss Georgie Burton, of Norborn, is here visiting her grandparents, Joseph W. Burton and wife. 19 Aug 1898--Born, on the 12th, to Geo. Orton and wife, a son. 19 Aug 1898--Born, on the 16th, to Jas. Ballantine and wife, a son. 19 Aug 1898--Born, on the 14th, to Jas. Mullier and wife, a daughter. 19 Aug 1898--Married, at the home of the bride's father, E. S. Shannon, on July 25th, at 3:30 p.m. by Hon. R. B. Shannon, Miss Annie Shannon and Warren Greeno. Both parties are well known, having been counted among our young people for some time, and have the very best wishes of the entire community. Mr. Greeno is our efficient foreman of the section of the C. R. I. and P. north of the village, and as faithfulness has been his practice in all his duties he will no doubt make a model husband. The "Times" joins the rest of their friends in wishing them joy and prosperity--Okarche, Ok, Times. Mr. Greeno is a son of W. W. Greeno, of near Higbee, and is well known here. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations. 26 Aug 1898--Born, on the 20th, to John Sanders and wife, a son. 26 Aug 1898--May W. Burton and wife, of Armstrong, were here Tuesday visiting his mother, Mrs. Hulda Burton near town. 26 Aug 1898--Mrs. D. T. Williams, of Iowa, who has been here visiting her daughter, Mrs. David Waltenbaugh, left Tuesday for Bevier, where she will spend several days before returning home. 26 Aug 1898--Mrs. John A. Heether died at her home in Huntsville yesterday morning after an illness of about two weeks. The deceased was a daughter of the late Judge Burkhartt and a cousin of Mrs. Chas. Digges, of West Rollins street, this city. She was a member of one of the best and oldest families in the state and was a most excellent lady in all the walks of life. She leaves a husband, nine children and a host of friends to mourn her loss--Moberly Democrat. 26 Aug 1898--Mr. John Kidler, of Sweet Springs, and Miss Ada Ritter, of Higbee, were married at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Francis Lee Goff, of this city, last Saturday evening. The bridal party left at once for their future home--Sweet Springs--Moberly Democrat of Monday. 26 Aug 1898--Born, on the 25th, to Harry Peters and wife, a daughter. 26 Aug 1898--Died, in Higbee, on Saturday, the 20th, the five-months-old child of David Waltenbaugh and wife. The remains were buried at the city cemetery Sunday morning. 26 Aug 1898--W. S. St Clair was here yesterday from near Harrisburg. 26 Aug 1898--Married, near Higbee, on the 24th, Lively Sly to Miss Dora Wheeler. 26 Aug 1898--Died, on the 24th, near Yates, the 6 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe. 26 Aug 1898--R. L. Long, of Sturgeon was killed at that place Tuesday morning by his horse falling on him. Mr. Long was 41 years old and leaves a wife and two children. 26 Aug 1898--J. M. Burton and wife are enjoying a reunion of all their children except Quant. Those here are John Burton, of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Fannie Jennings, of Oklahoma, Mrs. Ollie Griffith of Pittsburg, Penn, Mrs. Ella Maloney and Thomas Burton near town. This must indeed be a happy time in the Burton household--Huntsville Citizen. 26 Aug 1898--PROBATE COURT--The name of Mary Florence Myers, adopted by E. F. and Mary Moses, changed to Mary F. Moses. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.