Hello All, Please ignore the the previous message that SAID it was July 1898. As those of you who read the first line in the body probably noticed, I sent the July1897 by mistake. Please delete that one and accept my apology. These two years are in the same works file, and I went to the beginning of the file instead of the middle. With that said, here's the REAL July of 1898. 1 July 1898--Born, near Elliott, on the 24th, to Chas. Owen and wife, a son. 1 July 1898--John T. Dougherty, of near Myres, was in town Monday. He reports the wheat crop in his neighborhood very poor. 1 July 1898--The three year old child of Henry Roberts, of Centralia, was bitten by a rattlesnake while playing in the yard Saturday, and died in a few hours. 1 July 1898--News reached here Friday from Osage City that W. J. Smith had committed suicide at that place. Mr. Smith was in the employ to T. J. Moss here for a number of years and is well known to many of our citizens. He removed from near Yates to southwest Missouri some years ago, but for the past two or three years has made Osage City his home. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his untimely death. Deceased was a member of Higbee Lodge No. 210 A. O. U. W, and will leave his family $2,000. 1 July 1898--Mrs. Barton Boyd of near Huntsville, is here visiting her nephew, G. R. Rennolds. She is 89 years old, and gets around with more ease than many women of half her age. 1 July 1898--Married, in a buggy in front of the Methodist church, Wednesday evening last, Miss Francis McDaniels to J. W. Wheeler, Squire J. H. Markland, officiating--Armstrong Herald. 1 July 1898--The $30,000 breach of promise suit of Lucy Whitmore against Julius Miller was compromised out of court at Moberly, MO, Tuesday afternoon. Julius Miller is to pay the plaintiff $2,000. Mrs. Whitmore is the widowed sister of Mr. Miller's second wife. The suit was commenced about a year ago, soon after the marriage of the defendant. The suit had already been continued one term and was to come up for trial at the Huntsville circuit court next month. Mr. Miller is the owner of the Merchants' hotel, the Moberly Fair Grounds and other valuable property. 1 July 1898--Wm Chapman returned Tuesday from Kansas, where he went to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. John Cairns. 8 July 1898--Died, on the 2nd, the 2 year old daughter of Robert Harris and wife. The remains were buried Sunday evening. 8 July 1898--Died, on July 1st, the 10-months old daughter of Gus Hurtler and wife. The remains were buried in the city cemetery Saturday. 8 July 1898--The 8-year-old daughter of Jesse Comstock was bitten Sunday by a vicious dog belonging to John Warford. Dr. Nichols was called in and dressed the wound, which he pronounced very serious. 8 July 1898--Married, on the 3rd, at the Residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mure, Jesse Q. Whitmore and Miss Emma Mure, Justice Rankin officiating. The News extends congratulations. 8 July 1898--Born, on June 30th, to Geo. Lilly and wife a son. 8 July 1898--Born, on the 3rd, to D. Marshall and wife, a son. 8 July 1898--Born, on the 2nd, to Price Jennings and wife, a son. 8 July 1898--Married, on July 7, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ward, Mr. Gus Lessley and Miss Annie Ward, Rev. Maupin of Howard county, officiating. The News extends good wishes. 15 July 1898--An infant child of Lon O'Neal's died Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock and was buried at 4 p.m. 15 July 1898--JOE SAMUELS SUICIDES--Shoots Himself Though the Head at His Home in Sutter, California.--Word was received here this morning announcing that Joe C. Samuels, a former well known citizen of this place, had committed suicide at his home in Sutter, California, last Thursday morning, by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. Mr. Samuels left here two years ago with his family and went to California, where he embarked in business at Sutter. Last Thursday morning, in company with his wife, he went down to his store and opened up for business, as usual. Shortly after he stepped out into the back yard, and as he failed to return within a reasonable time, a clerk went to look for him and found him dead in the water closet with a bullet hole through his head, and holding a revolver in his hand. Ill health is said to be the cause of his rash act. Joe C. Samuel had many friends in Moberly and Randolph county, where he was universally popular. He served as circuit clerk and recorder of this county from 1883 to 1890, inclusive, and was one of the most capable officials the county ever had. He was 52 years old, and leaves a wife and two daughters. One of his daughters, Miss Ella Samuels, who is an efficient teacher in our public schools and a most excellent young lady, is prostrated over the sad news--Moberly Democrat. 15 July 1898--Miss Leta Craig, daughter of Hobert Craig and wife, died at the home of her parents, near Armstrong Friday the 8th, of consumption, aged 17 years, 4 months and 5 days. 15 July 1898--Paul Richardson, conductor on a Chicago & Alton freight, fell dead on his train Sunday between Clark and Higbee. When the train left Clark, he seated himself in the cupola of the caboose, and was apparently in good health. The train had not proceeded far, when he fell from his seat, dead. He was about 38 years old and his home was in Slater. 15 July 1898--Died, on the 13th, three miles northwest of Higbee, Miss Sallie Ferguson, daughter of Jas. Ferguson, aged 24 years. 15 July 1898--Wm. F. Rush, a German farmer living three miles west of Moberly, committed suicide Tuesday evening by taking carbolic acid. He was 61 years old, and leaves five children. 15 July 1898--Died, on the 13th, at the residence of his son, Wm. Thompson, seven miles northwest of Higbee, grandpa Thompson, of general debility. 22 July 1898--Dr. G. M. Nichols was called to Columbia Friday to attend the funeral of his mother, who died at that place Friday morning. 22 July 1898--Died, near Sturgeon, on July 14, 1898, of general debility. Wm. Denham, aged 76 years. Deceased was the father of E. R. Denham of this place. 22 July 1898--The Howard county grand jury has indicted Jode Sumpter for murder in the first degree. Sumpter it will be remembered, shot and killed Eli Hersman some months ago, near Myres. 22 July 1898--Died, in Renick, on July 19th, 1898, Miss Puss Pemberton, aged about 45 years. Deceased was a daughter of "uncle" Tip Pemberton. 22 July 1898--The joke is on 'uncle" Joe Burton. During the storm the other evening Mr. Burton and family were sitting in the house but did not light the lamps on account of the hard wind, and the room was as dark as midnight. Presently Tole, who had just lighted his pipe out on the porch, came into the room smoking sufficiently to make the pipe give forth a ruddy glow. The wind was keeping up a terrible racket outside and no one saw or heard Tole enter: As he was passing his father the latter spied the fire gliding along in the darkness and mistook it for a lightning bug. Then--biff! he hit the pipe, knocking it and its contents all over the room, filling the air in the vicinity of Tole's face full of fire. Uncle Joe thought he had landed in the middle of seventeen generations of lightning bugs and Tole no doubt thought he had been struck by lightning. When it was discovered what had happened the roar of laughter could be heard above the roar of the storm. It would be hard to tell who was the most surprised of the two, Tole or his father. Uncle Joe says that when his hand came in contact with the pipe he thought it was the biggest lightning bug he ever had any dealings with. 29 July 1898--Y. L. Atkins and wife of Colorado Springs, Colo, are here visiting relatives. Mr. Atkins says the prospect for good crops in Colorado was never better. 29 July 1898--Born, on the 24th, to Jas. Triplet and wife a son. 29 July 1898--Died, at Elliott, on the 27th, the little daughter of John Dobson and wife. The remains were laid to rest yesterday in the Higbee cemetery. 29 July 1898--Born, on the 24th, to Jas. Triplet and wife a son. 29 July 1898--Born, on the 22nd, to Dr. G. M. Nichols and wife, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

2 Jul 1897--Mrs. Gus Adkins, of near Myres, is quite sick. 2 July 1897--Born, recently, to A. B. Johnson and wife, a daughter. 2 July 1897--One day last week as Jonas Robb and family were returning home from Huntsville, lightning struck a large tree near the road close by them, so we are informed, and Mr. Robb was rendered unconscious by the shock and other persons in the carriage were badly shocked. However, Mr. Robb regained consciousness in a short time--Armstrong Herald. 2 July 1897--J. E. Wyott last Saturday morning left Higbee with a two-horse team to move his son-in-law, Gus Jester, to Jones & Davis' coal mine near Moberly. When about three miles out the team became frightened and ran away, throwing Myrtle Wyott from the wagon and breaking her collar bone. Mr. Wyott, assisted by Wm. Burton, brought the child to town and had her wounds dressed. She is getting along nicely. 2 July 1897--One of the most pleasant events of the season was the marriage of Claude D. Marshall, to Miss Irma Mathers, the accomplished daughter of J. F. Mathers and wife, which was solemnized at the residence of bride's parents, near Renick, Wednesday evening, June 23, 1897. At an early hour the parlor was well filled with the invited guests and promptly at 8:30, the fair young couple, preceeded by Asa Ragsdale and Miss Opal Marshall, O. B. Marshall and Miss Elsie Mathers, entered the parlor, where they were met by Rev. G. A. Perkins, of Moberly, who, in a short but impressive ceremony, joined the happy couple for life. Immediately after the ceremony, they were invited into the dining room, where, in the midst of friends, mirth and merriment, they partook of a sumptuous repast. Too much cannot be said for this young couple. The bride is an accomplished young lady and of an amiable disposition, while the groom is a young man of enviable reputation. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. After September they will reside in Cairo, where Mr. Marshall has the principalship of the Cairo public school. 9 Jul 1897--Quite a number of men will leave Elliott in a few days for the West, hoping to secure work. 9 July 1897--Born, recently, to Thos. Wheeler and wife, a daughter. 9 July 1897--Died, on the 5th, infant child of Marion Murry and wife. 9 July 1897--Died, near Yates, on the 5th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Foster. 9 July 1897--The home of J. Horace Miller, on Elm street, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty marriage on Wednesday of last week. The contracting parties were Mr. Thomas A. Mitchell, a prominent young business man of Lamont, Pettis county, and Miss Minnie Maupin of Renick. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. Alfred Smith, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, of Moberly. The bride is a sister of J. N. Hamilton and Misses Dollie and Lillie Maupin, and an amiable and accomplished young lady. They left on the afternoon train for the home of the groom. The Herald joins with the friends of the bride here and elsewhere in the county in extending congratulations--Huntsville Herald. 16 July 1897--HARRISBURG ITEMS--John Williams and wife visited relatives in Rocheport Sunday. 16 July 1897--Miss Emma Chapman, of Rocheport is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Williams. 16 July 1897--Miss Virgie Hazzard died last Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, of that dreaded disease, consumption. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church last Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. Wright. 16 July 1897--IN MEMORIAM--At a meeting of a committee of the Randolph County Christian Endeavor Union, the following resolutions were passed in regard to our departed Christian friend and co-worker and treasurer, Oscar Landram, who died July 4, 1897. (the rest of the resolution adds nothing more of substance. Omitted because of time constraints.) 16 July 1897--Born on the 10th, to Garrett Lyons and wife, a son. 16 July 1897--Died, on the 10th, Geo. Welch, col, of general debility, aged about 70 years 16 July 1897--Dr. R. E. Lee, of Napton, was thrown from his buggy this week and killed. The doctor was formerly from Mexico, Mo. 23 July 1897--The NEWS is reliably informed that the damage suit of Mrs. Mollie Milliken against J. B. Andrews, which has been pending in the Howard county circuit court for some time, has been compromised. We were unable to learn upon what basis the compromise was effected. 23 July 1897--The marriage of Mr. Frank Grimes, Jr, and Miss Beulah McCausland, two well known young people of this city, was quite a surprise to relatives and friends alike here. The young couple had confided their secret to a very few most intimate friends. Sunday, Miss McCausland went to Higbee, ostensibly for a visit. On Monday, Mr. Grimes, accompanied by messrs. Paul Grigsby and James Deatherage and Rev. J. M. McManaway pastor of the first Baptist Church of this city, who was scarcely given time to go to his residence and don his "best suit of clothes," left here at 11:05 and arriving at Higbee went without delay to the residence of a "mutual friend" and in a few choice words the reverend gentlemen linked for weal or woe the destinies of the happy young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes then left for the western part of the state, where the groom will solicit for a life insurance company for a time. The groom's parents did not learn of the wedding until Tuesday. It is supposed that the bride's family was aware of the young couple's intentions. The Leader trust that they may never have cause to regret the step they have taken and that happiness and prosperity will ever attend them.--Fayette Leader. 23 July 1897--Died, on the 18th, after an illness of twelve hours, the 14 months old daughter of Sid Neal and wife. 23 July 1897--Died, near Burton, on the 19th, the 17 months old son of Gus Williams and wife. 23 July 1897--E. C. Siecott, of Moberly, was adjudged insane by the county court Monday and ordered placed in the asylum at Fulton. 23 July 1897--Born, on the 18th, to C. S. Hargis and wife, a son. 23 July 1897--Died, near Hallsville, on the 17th, Thos. Pemberton, aged 26 years. Deceased was a son of Uncle Tip Pemberton who resides a few miles southwest of Higbee. 23 July 1897--A. W. Jones, of Nevada, an uncle of W. F. Jones, of Higbee, was stricken with paralysis Thursday of last week and for several days was in a critical condition. Mr. Jones received a card Tuesday morning stating that his uncle was some better. 24 July 1897--Married, in Higbee, on the 19th, at the residence of W. M. Whitmore and wife, Mr. Frank Grimes and Miss Beulah McCausland, both of Fayette. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. McMannoway, of Fayette. The young couple left at 2:30 p.m. over the Alton for Kansas City. The News extends good wishes. 24 July 1897--C. H. Anderson, Deputy Grand Master Workman for the A. O. U. W., will be in Higbee on July the 28th, and will deliver a lecture to the members of the order and their families. Every Brother is earnestly requested to be present on that date. This is not a public meeting, but only intended for the brotherhood and their families. W. H. Welch, Recorder. 24 July 1897--Wm. Basey, of near Myres, died suddenly last Saturday, the 17th, at the residence of J. W. Myres, near Hilldale, Mo. On Friday Mr. Basey took his wife and two children and drove to his father's, near Sebree. Soon after leaving home he was taken with a chill, which wore off towards evening. Saturday morning they gathered blackberries and in the evening started home, when he was taken with another chill, and concluded to stop at Mr. Myres' until he got better, sending his wife and children home with the berries. Mrs. Basey had not gone far before she was overtaken and asked to return to Mr. Myres, which she did, but did not arrive until Mr. Basey had passed away. The News extends to the bereaved family it's heart felt sympathy. 30 July 1897--WRONGS RIGHTED WITH A PISTOL--Daniel Rose of Palmyra Fatally Wounds The Betrayer of His Daughter--Palmyra, MO, July 23--Last Friday night Daniel Rose found Dr. J. W. Norris in the bed-room of his daughter. This morning, just before 9 o'clock, Rose met Norris on the street in front of the post office and shot him down with a revolver. After Norris was down he drew a revolver and fired two shots at Rose, but did not hit him. Norris' wound is supposed to be fatal. Daniel Rose avowed Sunday that he would kill Norris at the first opportunity. Since then Rose has been watching for him and this morning he concealed himself in the rear part of the store room and watched for Dr. Norris to go to the post-office. Just as Dr. Norris came along and was about to enter the office Rose shot him in the back. Norris fell to the sidewalk and while lying there drew his revolver and shot at Rose twice, but neither ball took effect. Rose was immediately arrested, disarmed and placed in jail. Dr. Norris was conveyed to his home and Dr. Hays of Hannibal sent for. There is intense excitement in Palmyra, but no one censures Rose for his act. Norris was one of the leading physicians in Marion county. His wife is prostrated over the sad affair, and it is feared that she will not recover from the terrible shock. The general comment is that Rose was justified in killing the man who invaded his household. The affair that caused today's shooting has been the talk of the town since last Sunday. About 1 o'clock that morning Dr. Norris, a leading physician of the city, carried a ladder to the residence of Daniel Rose, a near neighbor, ascending to the second story of the house and entered the room occupied by Katie Rose, the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rose. The father and mother, who slept on the first floor, were awakened by a noise upstairs, and believing that burglars had entered the house, Mr. Rose armed himself with a butcher knife and ascended the stairs. On reaching his daughter's room Rose was horrified to find his neighbor, Dr. Norris, in her apartment and partially disrobed. Rose rushed furiously on the doctor with his butcher knife, threatening to kill him on the spot. Norris, however, was the more powerful of the two men, and he defended himself so vigorously that Rose was soon disabled. He was badly bruised about the head and face and bled freely. Mrs. Rose ran out of the house screaming murder and people turned out en masse to help catch a burglar, as they supposed. This frightened the doctor, who ran out of the house, jumped over a board fence reached his own home and secreted himself in his barn. Miss Rose is 20 years old, fascinating and beautiful. The next morning after the sensational events given above she and her father disappeared. Dr. Norris has appeared as usual at his office but has refused to talk about the affair. 30 July 1897--Orville Pitney intends leaving in a couple of weeks for Colorado. 30 July 1897--Jas. Dougherty who was tried at Fayette last week for the murder of Jas. Dennis at Burton about a year ago, was acquitted. 30 July 1897--A. L. Eastman was found hanging to the limb of a tree on the farm of S. A. Moss, near Callao, Sunday. In the man's pocket was found a note saying that poor health was the cause of the act. Eastman had recently worked in the coal mines at Ardmore. 30 July 1897--Died, in Moberly, on the 27 inst, of heart failure, Mrs. Mary Nicholson, wife of J. F. Nicholson, general foreman of the Wabash car department. The remains were taken to Litchfield, Ill, for interment. 30 July 1897--J. H. Hardin of Prairie township was in town Wednesday. He reports a fine prospect for corn. Mr. Hardin is being urged to enter the race for Sheriff next spring. He is well known in the county and would make a strong race. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--FATAL ACCIDENT AT RENICK--Golder Cleeton Killed by Passenger Train--Golder Cleeton, the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cleeton of Renick, was fatally injured at that place about noon Wednesday when a Ford car he was driving was struck by No. 20, a fast passenger train at the crossing just west of the depot. The young man, we are informed, was knocked fully forty yards and had both arms and legs broken and his skull crushed. He lived two hours we are informed by Dr. G. M. Nichols, who was called to attend him. The car was completely wrecked, one wheel being the only thing about it not demolished. On account of the cold, the young man was driving with the curtains down, and made the fatal mistake, as dozens of others do every day, of not stopping to see if there was any danger before crossing the track. Mr. Cleeton had accompanied his son to town and had got out of the car at one of the Renick stores, not two minutes before the tragedy occurred, the visit perhaps, saving his own life. Young Cleeton, we understand, was to have been married sometime this month. The sympathy of all goes out to his bereft parents. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--I. C. POWELL STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS--I. C. Powell, one of this community's most widely known and highly respected citizens, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis Wednesday of last week, his left side being affected, as was also his speech. He has since recovered to some extent, we are pleased to say. The NEWS joins the community in the wish for his speedy and permanent recovery. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--G. E. Lessly, met with a very painful accident one day last week, and one that could very easily have cost him his left hand. He had put in the day killing hogs and was handling a backbone when his son, Roy, came down on it with an ax which struck Mr. Lessly on the wrist, cutting a gash about two inches long, and which required several stitches to close, but which fortunately severed no tendons. Had Mr. Lessly's hand been resting on something solid and not in the air when the blow fell, it would have no doubt been severed. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--We printed bills this week for Edgar Pitney who will sell a lot of stock and implements at his farm southwest of town on the 11th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Pitney has made the noble resolve to enter the ministry and to that end will leave about January 1 for Liberty where he will enter William Jewell college. He will make his home with his brother, R. C. Pitney, a Jewell student, and who entered the ministry two or three years ago, until the end of the present term, and move his family to Liberty next week. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--H. S. Lay this week sold his farm of 76 acres near Rucker to L. G. Current of Coatsville for $100 per acre, and will leave with his family at once for Arizona for the benefit of his health. they leave many friends here who give them up with regret, and all hope they will soon be able to return. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--Born on Nov 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Atkins, a son. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--Born, on November 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brook, a daughter. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--L. McElhaney, who moved his household goods to Waverly last week, where he has a good position with a coal company spent Thanksgiving here with his family, returning with them to Waverly Saturday. They leave a host of friends here who regret their departure exceedingly. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--GEORGE PERKINS DEAD--George N. Perkins, a former well-known citizen of this vicinity, died at his home in Idabell, Okla., on Nov. 28, 1919, from a short illness from pneumonia. The body was brought to Higbee Tuesday and funeral services conducted at the Christian church by the pastor, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, and interment made in the Burton cemetery. Mr. Perkins had been living in Oklahoma for the past twelve or fifteen years, and several years ago resumed school teaching with marked success. He is survived by one brother, Jackson Perkins, of Colorado Springs, and one sister, Mrs. Hardin Cable, of east of town. It was our good fortune to have known Mr. Perkins for many years, and we knew him to be an honorable and upright gentleman, worthy of the confidence all reposed in him. In his passing friends and acquaintances have suffered a distinct loss. Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--(Kathy's notes: A new meat market, operated by John Lynch and C. W. Hargis was opened this week, in the building just south of the West Side Hotel.) Friday, 5 Dec 1919, Vol 33. No 33--KING-SILVEY--W. L. King and Miss Nola Silvey, both of Clark, were married at Moberly Thursday of last week. Mr. King recently purchased the Clark Chronicle and as editor-manager, has made a success of the paper despite the fact that he is a very young man. to make a success of the newspaper business in a small town like Clark, is a recommendation superior to any that could be given him. The young lady in the case is said to be pretty and accomplished and will make the young editor's home a happy one. We extend congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--SMALLPOX IN LIGHT FORM--Smallpox, we are sorry to say, has again broken out in this community, but in a very light form, and no serious consequences are feared. So far, but four cases have developed, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bradley and son, Freddy, of near town, and Will Reed. The disease is supposed to have been brought here by Freddie Bradley, who recently returned from Colorado, but who was not sick when he came home, and who had no idea that he had been exposed to the disease. The latter is now fully recovered. A strict quarantine is being maintained, and every precaution taken to prevent any further spread of the disease. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--(Kathy's notes: There was an article that stated the Attorney General was Directed by Governor Gardner to send a Special Prosecutor to Moberly to investigate the recent lynching.) Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--R. R. Jones of Independence is the guest of his sons, Isaac and Richard, and families. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--Will Longdon returned Saturday from a visit with relatives in Springfield, Ill. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--IN REMEMBRANCE--of our loving little darling daughter and sister, Cleta Bernice Roberts. Just a year ago, Nov. 29, Our darling daughter, you were called away; Though your sweet voice is silent, we have heard it every day; But in our saddest moments, Our happy thoughts hold sway We will meet once more, little darling, And be happy again some day. O, we miss our blue-eyed darling, As she sleeps her dreamless sleep, But we know she is safe with Jesus, And the angels watch will keep, Sadly missed by father, mother, sisters and brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--The editor of the NEWS, through its columns as well as personally, has always stood up for old Higbee and her people, and boasted of the latter as being the most kind hearted, generous and sympathetic of any people on earth. We are of the same opinion still, but have been brought to a realization of the fact by the visit of the Death Angel to the family circle, that we have underestimated their kindness of heart ten thousand times ten thousand. Deserved or not, no family anywhere ever found more kind, true or sympathetic friends than Higbee raised up for the NEWS family on the occasion of the last illness and death of W. H. Welch. It is such friends as these--real people with hearts such as God intended His children to have--that make life worth the living. To those who anxiously watched with us night and day; who assisted us with heart and hands; who made solicitous inquiries from day to day; who clasped our hands in mute sympathy when the spirit of husband and father had returned to God who gave it; who sent flowers and who furnished cars for the sad journey to the Silent City, we extend our sincere, heartfelt and grateful thanks, and pray the Almighty Father of us all that when the same silent messenger shall enter your home that He will raise up such dear, dear friends for you. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--W. W. FERGUSON DEAD--W. W. Ferguson, one of the county's best known citizens, as well as one of its very best men, died at his home west of Clark, Thursday, Nov. 20, following an illness of several months. He was 77 years old, and is survived by his widow and two children. Mr. Ferguson had many friends here who were pained to learn of his death. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--WALKER HIGDON RETURNED HOME--In the last issue of this paper we gave a report of a message having been received here stating that Walker Higdon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Finis Higdon of Roanoke had been missing from camp in Wyoming two days and the supposition was that he had gotten lost and had frozen to death. The telegram sent was a bogus one; and there was no truth in the report. Young Higdon arrived home on the 10:39 train Friday morning and was sound as a dollar and looking fine. The first thing that the young man knew of his reported death, was when he arrived in Kansas City from the West and went to the rooming house of his brother, and there he found telegrams telling of his death. He at once telephoned his parents and came on home as above stated. Walker, it is reported, said that he did get lost in the mountains last August, but there was not truth in the report that he had been lost lately. The many friends of the young man were glad to hear that the report of his death was all a mistake, and of course the parents and brothers and sisters were overcome with joy when the good news was received--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--County Court Proceedings--Huntsville, Mo, Nov 24. (condensed.) Now at this time comes Dr. S. C. Adams and files information in writing that Joseph Phipps is a person of unsound mind and that his insanity is less than one year's duration, that he has not estate sufficient to support him at the State Asylum and is a resident of Randolph County. Court makes an order permitting said Joseph Phipps to be sent to Hospital No. 1, Fulton, Mo., as a county patient. Warrant ordered drawn for six months support $108. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--NEW K. & P. OFFICERS--At the regular meeting of the Higbee Knights of Pythias lodge Monday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Thos. Forsythe, C. C.; J. O. Humphrey, V. C.; George Lloyd, Prelate; W. T. Cadmus, M. A.; Allen Harris, M. W.; J. Q. Whitmore, M. E.;F. C. Bottoms, M. F.;T. C. Walton, K. R. S.; J. P. Warford, O. G.; H. W. Burton, I. G.; John Walton, trustee. Two other trustees will be elected at the next meeting. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--Mrs. Emma Carley returned to her home in Oklahoma, Friday, after an extended visit with her niece Mrs. John Rankin. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--C. C. Richards of Saline county bought the John Ware farm of 71 acres six miles south of town Friday. We did not learn the price paid. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Douglas of near Rucker left here Saturday for Tulsa, Okla, where they will make their future home. They leave a wide circle of friends in this and Boone county who give them up with the deepest regret. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--Will Reed and Roy Richards, who opened Higbee's third barber shop early in the summer, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Richards having purchased Mr. Reed's interest Monday, and who will continue the business at the old stand. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--W. H. WELCH DEAD--Passes Peacefully to the Great Beyond at the Ripe Old Age of 79.--For almost 33 years the NEWS has been chronicling from week to week the passing of friends on all sides--"youth in life's green spring, he who goes in the full strength of years, matron and maid, the sweet babe and the gray headed man"--but not until now, save when a baby daughter and sister was called home to God in 1887, has it been called upon to record a visit to its own family circle by the Grim Reaper. Such is its sad duty this week, for W. H. Welch, its founder, was called home on Saturday, November 22, 1919, passing away at 4:05 p.m. from Bright's disease or some similar malady, and the infirmities of age. He was the son of David B. Welch and was born at Petersburg, Boone County, Mo., on October 1, 1840, being 79 years, 1 month and 22 days old. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Livingston county, where his father, a school teacher, died in 1846. The family returned to Boone county, where he grew to manhood. At the outbreak of the Civil War, being in sympathy with the cause of the South, he joined the Confederate Army and saw some hard service under General Price, being in the battles of Wilson Creek and Pea Ridge and several others that we do not recall. At the close of the war he returned to Sturgeon where he entered the general store of his brother-in-law, Daniel Mayer, as clerk and bookkeeper. His health breaking down, he went West, crossing the plains in the dead of winter with a party of freighters, making the trip in a prairie schooner. On his arrival in California he found that his health had been fully restored, and he entered the gold mines where he worked a year or two, returning by way of Panama and New York. On his return he was married on August 19, 1869, to Miss Laura Jamison of Pettis county, and resumed his position with his brother-in-law, after a year on the farm. In December, 1886, he purchased from the late Thos. H. Carter, then editor of the Sturgeon Leader, the plant of the defunct Boone County Advertiser, a paper that had been started in opposition to the Leader, and which foundered in a few brief months, the plant being bought by Mr. Carter. On January 10, 1887, he came to Higbee when he founded the NEWS, issuing the first number on the 5th of the following month, and spent the balance of his days here, never being away from the town as much as a week at any one time. He was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father and a true and sincere friend. No more reserved and unassuming man ever lived in Higbee. Having been his chum, confidant and partner, we knew him as no other person on earth, and can testify to the fact that he never knowingly did any man a wrong. Nor did we ever hear him speak evil of anyone, it being a religious practice with him to remain silent when nothing good was to be said. The files of the NEWS, from its first issue, are living proof of the fact that he believed in clean living and in standing for the right under any and all circumstances. While fame and fortune were not his, he passed out of life possessing that which outweighed them both--a good name, and respected of all decent men. At his request, preferred a year or more ago, his funeral was preached at the Methodist church, the service being held Monday at 2:30 by the pastor, the Rev. E. L. Rutledge, and his body laid to rest in the city cemetery with full Masonic honors, he having been a member of that order for fifty years or more, holding his membership with the lodge at Sturgeon. The services at the grave were conducted by J. W. Hulett of the Sturgeon lodge. The active pallbearers were Medley Burton, John Little, G. r. Rennolds, Dr. Chas. Harris, T. B. Hall and Frank Roberts, and the honorary pallbearers were T. C. Fray, Dr. J. W. Winn, C. C. Hon, Geo. Reese, J. T. Randolph and John F. Smith. He being the head of Higbee's oldest business firm, all business houses were closed during the hour of the funeral out of respect to his memory. He is survived by his widow and four children--H. Scott, Dan and Miss Anna, all of Higbee, and Mrs. W. H. Jenner, of St. Louis, and one granddaughter, Ruth, daughter of the latter. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. C. M. White, of Chico, Cal., one brother, J. E. Welch of Sturgeon and a half sister, Mrs. T. A. Sims of the same place, besides a large number of nephews and nieces. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--WARE-DURNIL--Mr. Wilbur Ware and Miss Mary Durnil, two of this vicinity's most popular young people, sprang a surprise on their friends Sunday evening by quietly slipping away to Moberly where they were united in marriage at 11:30 p.m. at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. E. Lamb. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Durnil of near town, and is deservedly popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ware of the Sharon neighborhood, and is a most exemplary young man, and is one of Uncle Sam's most efficient and courteous mail carriers, having succeeded O. B. Harbert on Route 2 several months ago. That happiness may ever attend them is the sincere wish of the NEWS and a host of other friends. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--When Uncle Geo. Reese was seen on the streets the first of the week some of his closest friends hardly recognized him, he having dispensed with his beard. He looks younger by ten years, and, were his mustache a little heavier he would resemble in a remarkable degree his famous countryman, Lloyd George. Friday, 28 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 32--(Kathy's notes: I am publishing the administrator's notice on this man, because he apparently died during the last week in October, which would have been in the missing issue of the paper. This is in lieu of an obituary.) EXECUTOR'S NOTICE--Notice is hereby given, that letters ___mentary on the Estate of Alexander C. Holtzclaw deceased, were granted to the undersigned, on the _1st day of November A. D. 1919, by Probate Court of Randolph County, Missouri. All persons having claims against said Estate, are required to exhibit them for allowance to the executor within 6 months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such Estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of this publication, they shall be forever barred. Arthur C. Holtzclaw, Executor. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Kathy Thanks very much for the article on the Second Chapter in the Smothers-Davis case. I wonder what was in the first chapter. Noah This Daniel Smothers, is found on the 1850 Federal Census for Putman (Dodge) county, Missouri. Again on the 1880 Federal Census for Howard County, Missouri, Page 10, Supervisor's Dist.... 5, Enumeration Dist., 98. Prarie Township, 3rd of June 1880. D. Smothers, age 32, born Iowa, farmer, Ella, w. 21 Mo., Eppa 1 d, Mo. Susan (Smothers, Daniel's sister) Slagel is also listed on the same census, Susan, Slagel, 51 Si, Ky., Willie 18, Ne, Mo., Noah 17, Ne, Mo., George 15, Ne., Mo. THE ARMSTRONG HEARLD D.D. Smothers, farmer and breeder of thoroughbred Chester White hogs, was born in Davis county, Iowa, June 24, 1847. When but seventeen years of age he shouldered a musket and went to the army, and fought bravely for the lost cause, making a gallant soldier. In 1868 he went to California, where he remained for four years, returning to Randolph county, where he married Miss Ella Hicks, November, 26, 1873. He engaged in farming, and for six years farmed on rented ground. Then he purchased a farm of 210 acres, located four miles northwest of Armstrong. Mr. Smothers started out in life with no capital save that of his nerve, ambition and industry, which he applied along with good management, and has succeeded in accumulating a good farm of 210 acres, a splendid residence, which he just built just 2 years ago, and a cut of which can be seen in this edition. He also has his farm well improved and plenty of good stock on hand. Mr. Smothers farms on strictly business principles, and has thus made a success where others would have in all probability made a failure. Mr. Smothers' home is but a short distance from the Oak Grove Methodist church, of which he is a leading member. in the year 1891 Mr. Smothers begun the raising of thoroughbred Chester White hogs, and has been very successful in this industry. He has from time to time bought many fine hogs, at fancy prices, in other states to improve his herd. Until now he has blended in his herd the blood of the best families of the Chester White breed of hogs. Mr. Smothers has established a good trade on his fine hogs, and his trade in increasing and extending over more territory each year. During the year, he ships hogs to all the adjoining states. Mr. Smothers is now vice-president of the Missouri Swine Breeders Association. Mr. Smothers also raises fancy poultry of the best breeds. Mr. Smothers is a good friend to the printer and always patronizes home. Such men are beneficial to any community. On the farm that Mr. Smothers now owns there was quite a battle fought during the civil war. Civil War Battle fought on the Fristoe (Smothers) farm. "One battle was fought on September 6, 1862, on the old Fristoe farm about four miles northwest of Armstrong, Fourteen rebels were on their way from Macon to join Price's army. They were attempting to miss Glasgow, but someone reported them to the Federal soldiers stationed there. The rebels stopped at the old Fristoe home and went to the woods for dinner. While two of the group were gone to the well for water the Federal soldiers charged on the other soldiers from out of a cornfield. "The rebel captain offered to surrender but Captain Beard (Capt. J. W. Baird) of the Federals said. "We take no prisoners." The group from Glasgow included 40 Federals under Captain Beard and about 40 of the state militia under Morgan. When Beard ordered the charge the rebel leader said for each to care for himself. All ran for cover except two who stood their ground. The name of one of these was George Teeters (from Randolph county and only 17 years old at the time). The Federals started firing and shots flew thick and fast for a few minutes. The rebel who stood with Teeters wounded Captain Beard and then the two gave up. The Federals fatally wounded Teeters and would have shot his companion if Morgan had not refused to do so. The Federals also captured the two men who had gone to the well. Beard was taken to the Fristoe home where he soon died. Teeters body was not touched until permission was obtained from Glasgow to bury him. With $40 obtained from his pockets and some money that they contributed the neighbors bought a suit of clothes and a casket and buried him. When the battle site was examined soon afterwards many shots were discovered high up in the trees on the opposite bank of the small creek. Many thought these shots were fired by Morgan's men many of whom were really southern sympathizers forced to fight in the state militia. (Article by William A. Markland in the Boonslick History, Boonslick Historical Society, 1976, p. 96) From: Missouri Confederate Surrender Shreveport & New Orleans May 1865 by Carolyn M. Bartels, Smothers D. Pvt., 10th Inf. K. Randolph, transcribed from National Archives film. Confederate Records From the United Daughters of the Confederacy Files Vol. IV. James Madison Heflin, enlisted in 1864 in Springfield, Mo., "believe with Quantrill". Was a private. Was in several battles. Surrendered at Shreveport in 1865. Note: Was taken prisoner by the Indians with two other companions, their names were Dan Smothers and George Slagle, after being scalped by the Indians and my companion and I was standing not far off and saw the wolves take the scalped man to pieces, it being in wild country. Higbee News, Randolph County, Missouri, contributed by Mike and Kathy Bowlin, June 6, 2001. 6 May 1898--SECOND CHAPTER IN THE SMOTHERS-DAVIS CASE--Mr. Smothers Called From His House by a Mob and Fired Upon Them, Killing Mitchell Lee-Others Unknown. Special to the St. Louis Republic--Armstrong, MO, May 1--A sad chapter enacted in the Smother-Davis imbroglio, by which bloodshed and death ensued since last related, when Miss Eppa, the Smothers' daughter and wife of Davis, had been abducted by friends and kept away from her husband and parents, screened and defended, as alleged, against apprehension and dangerous threats. Proceedings before the Grand Jury were brought, attempting to implicate Davis in the above acts named, but the Grant Jury failed to find an indictment, after which it was apparent that a change in sentiment and demeanor had been wrought with Miss Eppa, for she not only refused to compromise her father by testimony that he had unduly influenced her course in her marriage, but a secret longing for home and home influences began to have telling effect upon her actions. Robbins, the former suitor, was a frequent caller, and reports were rife that after her divorce proceedings against Davis should prove successfully her marriage to Robbins would take place. But the fickle Miss Eppa seemingly grew tired of her new environments, sought interviews with her father, which soon resulted in her throwing off the protection and friendship of those whom she had sought to be her captors, and signified her willingness and readiness to return to her parental home, which she did. The advice and counsel of her former captor friends began to lose power and influence, home and home influences seemed to again enrapture her, home rule was less oppressive, and upon the recommendations of her father, a meeting of all parties interested, both in the Smothers and Davis families, was arranged at a neighbor's house, and an arbitration of all points of difference discussed, resulting in the reunion of Davis and Miss Eppa in the relation of man and wife. No doubt Miss Eppa's friends had acted from the prompting of truly sympathetic hearts as they comprehended the situation, and were enabled to understand the facts, and their action was naturally hostile to Mr. Smothers, and seemingly warranted by the hearty co-operation of Miss Eppa. She now claims to have had nothing to do with doctoring the dog in order to secure his quietude and co-operation and that she was violently snatched from "Black Mammy's" arms, and with mouth stuffed with cotton to prevent screaming, she was almost unconsciously hurried away to a carriage in waiting for her rapid flight to her newly arranged home. Those who were now compelled to settle as best they could these seeming contradictions in words and action felt themselves the victims of misplaced confidence; in this state of passion, holding an unsettled grudge against Mr. Smothers, a party of men, how large is unknown, called at Smothers' house Saturday night, about ten o'clock, and called him out. When outside of his door in his yard he was ordered to throw up his hands, which he did, but in his hands was a double-barreled shotgun, which he quickly discharged at their company, suddenly killing one of their number, Mitchell Lee by name, the contents of both barrels having taken effect in the breast. It is reported that several shots were returned by the party, taking effect in the weatherboarding of Mr. Smothers' house, but leaving him unharmed. The dead man was taken to the main road, several hundred yards away, and left lying on the ground until Sunday morning when an inquest was ordered. Some of the party notified the neighbors of the existing facts, carefully concealing their identity. These neighbors took charge of the remains of Mr. Lee. The balance of the party disbanded, and their identity is at present unknown. Since writing the above it is learned that the coroner's jury has brought in a verdict that Mitchell Lee came to his death by a gunshot in unknown hands. It is understood that Mr. Smothers acknowledges the shooting, but it seems that the attacking party got a crossfire on him, and that he sought shelter behind a clump of evergreens, leaving it altogether uncertain whether Smothers' gun, or one of their own party on cross-fire actually did the killing. Smothers was enticed out of his house by the announcement that they had a telegram for him. The dead man, Mr. Lee, was about 45 years old, and reported to have been a reputable citizen. He leaves a widow and family. Complications in this unhappy affair are steadily growing more serious, and it is feared the end is not yet. But the motive had by this company is inferred by the presence of ropes and switches found on the front stiles, also a revolver, supposed to be the property of the dead man. Mr. Smothers testified before the jury that he shot at the man who commanded him to hold up his hands, and a wound in the thumb of the dead man, Mr. Lee, shows that he held his revolver in a shooting attitude at the time the death wound was inflicted. 1920 census Riverton, Fremont Co., WY., Election Dist. 1, Enumeration Dist., 59, Page 206b, sheet 4b, dated 20 April, 1910, Dwelling 116, family 134. Smothers, Daniel D., head m, 65, wd., married 34 years, b. IA., father born, York State, mother born York State, Carpenter, working on own account, rents home, farm schedule 32. Smothers, Naomi, daughter, f., 23, single, born MO., father born IA., mother born Mo., no occupation. THE RIVERTON REVIEW, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 1919, PAGE1. DANIEL D. SMOTHERS DIED LAST SATURDAY Daniel D. Smothers, one of Riverton's most highly respected and esteemed pioneers passed over the great divide last Saturday, January 25th, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Deceased was taken sick January 3 with an attack of Spanish Influenza which later developed pneumonia, and after a sever illness of three weeks and one day death relieved his suffering. Daniel D. Smothers was born in the eastern part of Iowa, June 24, 1847, and lived to be 71 years, 7 months and i day of age. When a small child his parents moved to Huntsville, Mo., where a short time later both his mother and father died. He was reared in that state and at the early age of 17 years during the Civil War he enlisted in the Confederate Army, served with General Price in his operations in Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, and was mustered out of the Army at Dallas, Texas, returning to Missouri. The following year he went to California with a company of emigrants and returned to Missouri on the first train that passed over the Union Pacific. A few years later he united in marriage to Miss Ella Hicks of Huntsville, Missouri. They then made their home at Armstrong, Mo. To this union four children were born. About twenty years ago the family moved to Houston, Texas where they resided until coming to Riverton Valley in the year 1909. While at Houston his wife and one daughter passed away. After coming to Riverton in 1909 he and his daughter, now Mrs. J. E. Coffman of this city took up a homestead and proved up on the same and a year later took their residence in Riverton where he resided until his demise. On December 22, 1916 he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Rebecca Hatton at Lander, who survives him. Mr. Smothers was a good Christian, joining church when quite young and has been an active member in supporting the church of his faith at all times. He had always enjoyed the best of health and strength until a few years ago when he was stricken with appendicitis after which his health had been declining. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for many years and his order conducted the services at the grave. Besides his wife he is survived by Rufus A. Smothers, of Houston, Texas and Estell H. Smothers of Parkerton, Wyoming, and Mrs. J. E. Coffman of this city. Also a step daughter Mrs. DuBeck. Interment was made in I.O.O.F. cemetery Monday afternoon at two o'clock. According to the funeral home record, he died at home and the funeral services were conducted from the house. Cause of death is listed as dilatation of heart.........Cheryl E mail Feb. 16, 2001. Record of Funeral: Davis Funeral Home, Riverton, WY. Book 1, 1918-1919 Page 17, Riverton WY., Branch Library Gen. 929.3 Fun. VOL.1: Name of deceased Daniel D. Smothers Charge to Mrs. D. D. Smothers Address: Riverton Wyo. Place of Death: At home. Funeral Services at Home Time of Funeral: 2 P.M. Cause of death: Acute Dilatation of heart Occupation of the deceased: stockman Date of birth June 24, 1847 Interment at IOOF block 85 lot 9 Information provided by Cheryl Belding Feb.23, 2001 Cheryl is in the process of obtaining a military tombstone for the deceased military persons in the cemeteries in Riverton, WY. I am forever indebted to Cheryl for her dedication to her quest, without her I would have thought that Daniel was buried in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri. Thanks Cheryl for your dedication to our Military Heros, gone but not forgotten. Date of Funeral: Jan. 27, 1919. Email June 6th, 2001: Noah: I told you I would keep you updated as to my progress on the cemetery stone for Daniel Smothers. I am happy to report that it arrived today! Once I can get the guys to "plant" it, I will try to take the digital camera out and get you a picture of it. Sad that I missed Memorial Day by a week. Cheryl

3 June 1898--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Victor Dysart of Near Yates Fatally Shot at that Place Monday Evening--Only Lived a Short While.--One of the saddest and most deplorable accidents that ever occurred in this community, happened at Yates late Monday evening by which Victor, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dysart, of near that place, met death. The young man in company with his uncle, George Newby, had spent the day in Higbee and left in the afternoon in a two horse wagon accompanied by Moses Blansett who was going into that neighborhood to do some carpenter work. Mr. Blansett took an old fashioned rifle along with him with which to kill squirrels at odd times, little dreaming that it was to put out a bright young life in a few short hours. When they reached Yates they stopped for Mr. Blansett to get some nails, and while he was getting out of the wagon, Victor, who was in the rear end of the wagon, took hold of the gun by the muzzle to move it out of the way or to handle it. He pulled the gun towards him when the hammer caught on the bed of the wagon and the gun discharged. The ball struck him in the right side, passing thro' his stomach, ranging down, and lodging just beneath the skin on the left side, where it was cut out. He was at once taken to the residence of his brother-in-law, Dr. Winn, and Dr. G. M. Nichols of this place, telegraphed for. The two doctors did everything in their power for him, but the wound was one beyond the reach of medical science, and he lingered until 4:30 Tuesday morning, when death relieved him from his suffering. He died in the room in which his only sister passed away only a few months ago. The funeral was held from the residence of Dr. Winn in Yates Wednesday after which the remains were laid to rest by loving hands in the family burying ground. To the grief stricken father and mother and two brothers the News extends its sympathy and commends them to Him who doeth all things well. 3 June 1898--Dr. Ben Dysart of Paris, came over Tuesday morning to see his nephew, Victor Dysart, who accidentally shot himself at Yates Monday evening, but did not reach Yates until after the death of the young man. 3 June 1898--Chas. Proctor, colored, aged 19 years, died near Yates Tuesday, of consumption. Death for this disease among the colored people living on Silver Creek appears to be on the increase. Hardly a month passes but what a death occurs among them from consumption. 3 June 1898--Mrs. Thos. Powell of Huntsville, died suddenly at that place Sunday morning. She was as well as usual when she retired but awoke early in the morning very sick. Her husband went at once for the neighbors and then for a doctor, but before help arrived she was dead. 10 June 1898--J. E. Fowlkes and daughter, Mrs. Overstreet, of Blackwater, MO, are visiting his son, J. M. Fowlkes near Rucker. 10 June 1898--Married, in Moberly, on June 6, 1898, Mr. J. E. Davis and Miss Vernon Hines. The bride is a niece of R. L. Hines and Mrs. Thos. Bain of this place. 10 June 1898--Married, in Higbee, June the 9th, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Botts, Mr. Wm. Allen and Miss Susie Botts, Eld. W. P. Dorsey officiating. A more extended notice will appear next week. 10 June 1898--A Negro boy 7 or 8 years old was shot and killed near Yates last Monday morning by Eff Terrill. Some days ago James Graves ran off with and married Eff Terrill's sister. Terrill went to Graves' home Monday and opened fire on Graves with a revolver. At the first shot Pearl Graves fell mortally wounded. Terrill was arrested, waived examination and was sent to jail to await the action of the grand jury. All parties concerned are colored. 10 June 1898--Died, on June 6th, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tabor. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery Tuesday evening. 10 June 1898--Married, on June 2nd, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, Mr. Oscar Naylor and Miss Nettie Mobley, both of Howard county. The News extends good wishes. 10 June 1898--The little son of W. H. Thompson, living on the Monroe Minor farm northwest of town, got caught under a gate yesterday, breaking one of his legs. 10 June 1898--Samuel Smith, who was stricken with paralysis some time ago, died Saturday, June 4. Deceased was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. The remains were laid to rest Sunday evening in the city cemetery. 10 June 1898--M. F. Hudson has arranged to move to Ripley county, Missouri, where he will engage in farming and stock raising. Mrs. Hudson, we learn, has secured a good school in that county and will teach this fall and winter. She leaves today to attend the Ripley county teachers' institute, and Mr. Hudson will join her with the rest of the family about the 20th. Mr. Hudson and wife during their eight years residence here have made a host of friends who regret to see them leave, and whose good wishes will follow them to their new home. 10 June 1898--WE WERE MISINFORMED--Joe Sumpter who shot and killed Eli Hearseman in the north part of Howard county short time ago, has been released on a $5,000 bond. We are not informed upon what grounds he was granted bond--HigbeeNews: This is a mistake. Sumpter was not released. He was held at $5,000 bond to await the grand jury. Being unable to secure bond he was committed to jail--Fayette Advertiser. 10 June 1898--HOBSON'S DARING DEFEAT--Merrimac Was Sunk by Her Own Crew to Block Santiago Harbor--Almost Miraculous Escape of the Eight Men Who Volunteered to Do It.--Kingston, Jamaica, June 4--The report which was received here yesterday to the effect that the American steamer Merrimac had been sunk in the Santiago channel was true. She was blown up by an internal torpedo as she was crossing the second line of mines, and her destruction was for a purpose. The Spaniards failed to prevent her crossing the first line of mines, but when the second was reached there was an explosion, and the vessel went to the bottom. The torpedo had done its work. The American fleet had resumed the attack upon the fortifications early in the morning, and, after a heavy fire which lasted three or four hours, the collier Merrimac was sent to attempt to force the entrance. There was no lack of volunteers when men were called for to man the vessel which was to undertake the perilous job, and Lieut. Richard P. Hobson and seven men were selected and the run for the harbor mouth began. The Merrimac steamed into the narrow channel under a terrific fire from the batteries. Cervera's fleet also took part in the attack, and the Merrimac was hit repeatedly by the projectiles. The vessel was then anchored in such a position that she swung around with the tide. When she was directly across the cannel, extending across it, Lieut. Hobson set off an internal torpedo with an electric attachment. There was a tremendous explosion which blew out a large section of the bottom of the Merrimac. The water poured into her with a mighty rush and only a minute or two after the explosion the collier rested upon the bottom of the channel. Hobson and his men in the meantime had put off in a boat, braving the fierce cannonading from ships and forts. Unable to make their way back to the American fleet, they calmly rowed into the harbor and went on board of the Spanish war-ship Almirante Oquendo, where they surrendered. Sampson had some time ago decided to block the entrance to Santiago harbor, as he knew that with Cervera hopelessly entrapped the greater part of the fleet now blockading Cuba could be released to bombard Havana or San Juan, while the remainder kept guard over Santiago. He realized that with this strategical plan adopted, mortar and siege guns can be landed near Santiago and placed on the heights. Admiral Cervera can be shelled at pleasure and his ships either captured or destroyed without any danger to the battleships or the American navy. As the Merrimac is sunk in the channel, it is scarcely probably that Admiral Cervera's squadron will be able to leave the harbor, while at the same time the American warships will be unable to enter. Later in the day Admiral Cervera sent word to Rear Admiral Shampson, under a flag of truce that heroic Hobson and his companions would be exchanged and that they were being well treated. The act of Lieut. Hobson, which is the most daring since that of Cushing, was performed at dawn Friday. The volunteer crew of seven was chosen with the leader from the entire number of seamen attached to Sampson's fleet, every one of whom volunteered to attempt to perform the task. 10 June 1898--ST CLAIR DISTRICT--T. E. St Clair visited his sister, Mrs. W. H. Sword of Boone County, Tuesday. 10 June 1898--ST CLAIR DISTRICT--T. E. St Clair and Miss Lois M. King were united in marriage at the home of Silas Dougherty, Esquire, on Wednesday, June 8. The groom is a young farmer of Bonnfemme township, and the bride is a daughter of W. E. King, one of the most prominent farmers in Howard county. 17 June 1898--Died, near Myres, on June 16, 1898, Mrs. Elijah Palmatary, aged 84 years. 17 June 1898--Mrs. S. T. Hughes returned from Fayette Wednesday, where she had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. B. S. Smith. 17 June 1898--Mrs. Annie Maria Smith, wife of Benjamin Smith, of Fayette, died at that place last Monday, of consumption, aged 38 years. Deceased was the daughter of the late S. T. Hughes of Higbee. 17 June 1898--Born, near Burton, on the 12th, to Uriah Thompson and wife, a son. 17 June 1898--Dr. R. T. Christian, of Renick, died Wednesday morning at the residence of Mrs. Wm. O'Keefe, in Moberly. He leaves a wife and seven sons to mourn his loss. 17 June 1898--ALLEN-BOTTS--Married, in Higbee, on June 9, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Botts, Prof. W. F. Allen and Miss Susie Botts, Eld. W. P. Dorsey, officiating. This was one of the most notable and pretty weddings of the season, the arrangements being elaborate and extensive. The rooms were gorgeously decorated with smilax and roses and at the appointed time the shades were drawn and lamps were lighted, casting a mellow glow throughout the rooms. Then the officiating minister entered the parlor, followed by little Miss Nannie B. Edmonston, flower girl, attired in a lovely white dress and sash, carrying a large bouquet of lovely hot house pearl roses held together with white satin ribbon, for the bride. Next, came the attendants, Miss Nettie Tindall of Independence and Mr. Homer Allen, brother of the groom. Miss Tindall wore a beautiful costume of white organdy with white satin and lace effects. As the wedding march, executed by Miss Pearl Dougherty, pealed forth, the bride and groom marched into the parlor, halting upon a white rug, while over their heads hung the marriage bell of evergreens, smilax and white roses. The bride was elegantly arrayed in white organdy, with white satin and pearl lace effects, white roses. Then in the following beautiful and solemn words Eld. Dorsey pronounced them man and wife. (the ceremony, more commentary, and gift list omitted because of time limitations. This was a full two columns). 17 June 1898--Married, this eve, at the residence of Squire W. W. Ferguson, Mr. Jos Cross and Mrs. Lydia Morris, both of Clark. 24 June 1898--KILLED BY FALLING DIRT--Craven Digges, a Young Farmer, Loses His Life After Rescuing Two Young Ladies From a Falling Bridge--FAYETTE LEADER--Cravens Digges, a gallant young hero of near Harrisburg, lost his life last Saturday afternoon after he had successfully rescued the Misses Patton from a falling bridge near the home of Joe Cornelius. From Jas. R. Shepherd we learn the following particulars regarding the sad death: The bridge was a 20-foot span across a small creek near Mr. Cornelius' home, and it had been weakened by the high waters. The Misses Patton were horseback and rode on to the bridge, although, (we are informed) that signs had been put up warning parties of danger. One end of the bridge gave way, falling toward the water. The young ladies were naturally greatly frightened and their cries were heard by Cravens Digges and his younger brother, who went to their rescue. The young ladies and the horses were removed to safety, but a parasol was dropped beneath the bridge and Cravens Digges went around and under the bridge to get it. Just as he got beneath the end of the bridge that had given way, the hard dirt on the approach or dump fell with crushing weight on the unfortunate young man, burying him under tons of dirt. He was completely covered except his face. His brothers and others ran to his aid and succeeded in removing the dirt from his body, but he was so badly injured internally that he died shortly afterward. Mr. Digges was constable of Moniteau township. He was a cripple, and his successful efforts at rescuing the young ladies, and his subsequent death, makes him all the more a hero. He was universally liked; was a young man of exemplary habits and was the support of a widowed mother, who and a sister also, is in very feeble health. He was about 24 years of age. 24 June 1898--News reached here Tuesday of the death of Jas. D. Patton, an old Randolph citizen, who died at Santa Ana, California, on Sunday last. The remains will be shipped to Moberly and interred in the Oakland cemetery Friday. 24 June 1898--Death, the grim monster, has again come among us, and claimed his own, this time, Caroline Johnson, wife of H. T. Johnson, of Clark. Wednesday, June 22nd, she passed away from the ravages of that dreaded disease, consumption. While her death was no surprise to us, yet that is no wise relieves the aching hearts of husband, mother, brothers and sisters. She was a kind and loving Christian woman, admired by all who knew her. Being aware of her condition and knowing she must soon die, she never murmured or complained, and expressed a willingness to leave all to Him who wills all things well. Her remains will be laid to rest at Mt. Pisgah cemetery Thursday. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. 24 June 1898--James T. Gatewood, Gen. Lee's stenographer, was killed by lightning Sunday at Jacksonville, Fla, when about to go in bathing. 24 June 1898--John James Graham, at one time a prominent merchant of Higbee, died at his home in Joplin, MO, last Sunday morning. Mr. Graham left here early in the seventies and located in Joplin where he has since been engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery business. While here he made many friends who will be pained to learn of his death. 24 June 1898--We understand that Wisdom Burton has joined the Army. 24 June 1898--F. H. Hackley, one of Armstrong's pioneer citizens, died at his home in that place Wednesday of last week, aged 75 years. 24 June 1898--Mrs. Anna Davis, of Elliott, who has been sick for several months, died at that place Monday evening, aged 68 years. Her remains were interred in the city cemetery here Wednesday. 24 June 1898--Died, at her home in Clark, on June 22, 1898, Mrs. Hiram T. Johnson, of consumption. She had been confined to her room for several months and her death was not unexpected. 24 June 1898--The cases of S. W. Marshall, Wm. Chisham and Thos. Jennings, the two former charged with burglary, and the latter with concealing stolen goods, were before the circuit court at Mexico yesterday. Marshall was sentenced to jail for twelve months, and Chisham for three months. The case of Thos. Jennings was dismissed for want of evidence. 24 June 1898--Our Renick correspondent says that news reached there Tuesday of the death at Santa Ana, California, of James D. Patton formerly of this county, but more recently of Sturgeon and St. Louis, who had gone to California for his health. Mr. Patton was born and raised four miles west of Higbee. In the spring of 49 or 50 he went to California, but not succeeding there returned to Missouri and engaged in business at Old Buena Vista, two miles west of Sturgeon. He was married in 1858 to Miss Duck Martin of near Middle Grove. He was one of the company that laid out the town of Sturgeon, where he afterwards located and continued in business until the breaking out of the civil war when he engaged in furnishing the government with mules. Soon after the close of the war he formed a co-partnership with J. M. Proctor in the mercantile business. This he followed for a few years when he disposed of his interest to Mr. Proctor. He then went to St. Louis and engaged in the sale of horses and mules with great success. He was a great lover of fast horses and has owned some of the best flyers in the United States. He attended closely to business and accumulated wealth rapidly and at the time of his death was estimated to be worth $500,000. Deceased was about 75 years old. The remains will be laid to rest in Oakland cemetery, Moberly, to-day. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 May 1898--William Cunningham, a brakeman on the Wabash fell from his train at Huntsville Sunday night and was killed. 6 May 1898--Born, on the 5th, to D. M. Burns and wife, a son. 6 May 1898--Born, on the 3rd, to B. F. Bagby and wife, a son. 6 May 1898--SECOND CHAPTER IN THE SMOTHERS-DAVIS CASE--Mr. Smothers Called From His House by a Mob and Fired Upon Them, Killing Mitchell Lee-Others Unknown. Special to the St. Louis Republic--Armstrong, MO, May 1--A sad chapter enacted in the Smother-Davis imbroglio, by which bloodshed and death ensued since last related, when Miss Eppa, the Smothers' daughter and wife of Davis, had been abducted by friends and kept away from her husband and parents, screened and defended, as alleged, against apprehension and dangerous threats. Proceedings before the Grand Jury were brought, attempting to implicate Davis in the above acts named, but the Grant Jury failed to find an indictment, after which it was apparent that a change in sentiment and demeanor had been wrought with Miss Eppa, for she not only refused to compromise her father by testimony that he had unduly influenced her course in her marriage, but a secret longing for home and home influences began to have telling effect upon her actions. Robbins, the former suitor, was a frequent caller, and reports were rife that after her divorce proceedings against Davis should prove successfully her marriage to Robbins would take place. But the fickle Miss Eppa seemingly grew tired of her new environments, sought interviews with her father, which soon resulted in her throwing off the protection and friendship of those whom she had sought to be her captors, and signified her willingness and readiness to return to her parental home, which she did. The advice and counsel of her former captor friends began to lose power and influence, home and home influences seemed to again enrapture her, home rule was less oppressive, and upon the recommendations of her father, a meeting of all parties interested, both in the Smothers and Davis families, was arranged at a neighbor's house, and an arbitration of all points of difference discussed, resulting in the reunion of Davis and Miss Eppa in the relation of man and wife. No doubt Miss Eppa's friends had acted from the prompting of truly sympathetic hearts as they comprehended the situation, and were enabled to understand the facts, and their action was naturally hostile to Mr. Smothers, and seemingly warranted by the hearty co-operation of Miss Eppa. She now claims to have had nothing to do with doctoring the dog in order to secure his quietude and co-operation and that she was violently snatched from "Black Mammy's" arms, and with mouth stuffed with cotton to prevent screaming, she was almost unconsciously hurried away to a carriage in waiting for her rapid flight to her newly arranged home. Those who were now compelled to settle as best they could these seeming contradictions in words and action felt themselves the victims of misplaced confidence; in this state of passion, holding an unsettled grudge against Mr. Smothers, a party of men, how large is unknown, called at Smothers' house Saturday night, about ten o'clock, and called him out. When outside of his door in his yard he was ordered to throw up his hands, which he did, but in his hands was a double-barreled shotgun, which he quickly discharged at their company, suddenly killing one of their number, Mitchell Lee by name, the contents of both barrels having taken effect in the breast. It is reported that several shots were returned by the party, taking effect in the weatherboarding of Mr. Smothers' house, but leaving him unharmed. The dead man was taken to the main road, several hundred yards away, and left lying on the ground until Sunday morning when an inquest was ordered. Some of the party notified the neighbors of the existing facts, carefully concealing their identity. These neighbors took charge of the remains of Mr. Lee. The balance of the party disbanded, and their identity is at present unknown. Since writing the above it is learned that the coroner's jury has brought in a verdict that Mitchell Lee came to his death by a gunshot in unknown hands. It is understood that Mr. Smothers acknowledges the shooting, but it seems that the attacking party got a crossfire on him, and that he sought shelter behind a clump of evergreens, leaving it altogether uncertain whether Smothers' gun, or one of their own party on cross-fire actually did the killing. Smothers was enticed out of his house by the announcement that they had a telegram for him. The dead man, Mr. Lee, was about 45 years old, and reported to have been a reputable citizen. He leaves a widow and family. Complications in this unhappy affair are steadily growing more serious, and it is feared the end is not yet. But the motive had by this company is inferred by the presence of ropes and switches found on the front stiles, also a revolver, supposed to be the property of the dead man. Mr. Smothers testified before the jury that he shot at the man who commanded him to hold up his hands, and a wound in the thumb of the dead man, Mr. Lee, shows that he held his revolver in a shooting attitude at the time the death wound was inflicted. 6 May 1898--OBITUARY--(poem at beginning) Entered into life eternal April 28, 1898, Thomas Carter, aged 55 years. He had for two years or more, suffered from bronchitis and lung trouble, which caused much apprehension and anxiety, yet all that medical skill or human love could do to cheer him, the failing heart beat its last pulsation, and the gentle spirit fled to a brighter home. In the last conflict of life's agony, making the last testimonials of expiring love, he commended his soul to God. No rude blast hastened the extinction of the expiring lamp of life, and angels gently drew the curtain of death around him. Peace to his quiet slumbers! Sorrowing friends bore him to the tomb and joined in the last sad rites, while the winds whispered their mournful requiem. His memory cherished with undying love, will steal upon us like the quiet zephyrs of evening. These partings are very sad, but they have to come with us all, and we must submit to God's will, for He doeth all things well. Those who watched over him when only God was near, will miss him. A long and last farewell! May we be prepared to meet you in that beautiful home above is the prayer of CALISTA. 13 May 1898--Mrs. J. W. Breakbill, aged 59 years, died near Clark Tuesday of last week of heart trouble. 13 May 1898--Murdered in Cold Blood Eli Hursman Shot Down on His Farm South of Town Monday by Joseph Sumpter--The Murderer Surrendered To The Authorities. Probably one of the most cold-blooded and unprovoked murders ever committed in Howard county was the killing of Eli Hursman by Joseph Sumpter early Monday morning, on the farm of Mr. Hursman five miles south of town. From the best information we can get, the facts in the case are that Sumpter had been paying attention to the daughter of Mr.Hursman, which was not agreeable to the old gentleman who finally told Sumpter that his presence was not desired at his residence. This so angered Sumpter that he told some of his friends on Saturday that he intended to attend Sunday School the next day and that if Hursman was present he would shoot him. Hursman was notified of the fact and remained at home. Early Monday morning Sumpter armed himself with a revolver, mounted his horse and rode over to Hursman's. Not finding Hursman at home he told Mrs. Hursman that he had made no threats against her husband and that he was there to deny the report. He then left the house and rode into the field where Mr. Hursman was plowing and shot him twice, the first ball entering the breast and the second the head, killing him instantly. After threatening to shoot a small boy of Hursman's, who was present, he turned and rode away. One of Hursman's older sons who was at the house when his father was shot down, got his gun and shot twice at Sumpter, who promptly returned the fire. Neither of them were struck. Sumpter left the farm and a few hours later surrendered to Justice Sol Dougherty. His preliminary took place yesterday, but we were unable to learn the result. Mr Hursman was about 55 years old and was always looked upon as a peaceful and inoffensive man. He leaves a wife and a large family of children to mourn his untimely death. 20 May 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Sunday the 15th, John Dixon of Higbee, and Miss Blanch Fight, of Seneca, Illinois, Justice Rankin officiating. The News extends good wishes. 20 May 1898--James Ceck, a miner at Jones & Davis' mines near Huntsville, was accidentally killed in the mines about three weeks ago, leaving a wife and six children. Last Saturday Mrs. Ceck and James Nence were united in marriage at Huntsville. This rather beats the record in Randolph county, as only three weeks had elapsed from the time Ceck was killed until his widow had married--Salisbury Democrat. 20 May 1898--Fred Hanson, the 10-year-old son of Robert Hanson and wife, died Sunday morning, of pneumonia. The remains were taken to Brunswick for interment. 27 May 1898--John A. Swetnam, of Moberly, died Thursday of last week from the effect of a carbuncle on the back of his neck. Mr. Swetnam was at one time Surveyor of the county, and had many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. 27 May 1898--A FATAL ACCIDENT--One of the saddest accidents and subsequent deaths that it has been our duty to chronicle in many years, is that which befell Charles Drake, one of Howard county's most popular and enterprising young farmers, at his home near White's Store Friday afternoon. From Col John D. Ricketts, of this city, whose farm adjoins the deceased's farm, we learn that Mr. Drake, assisted by a colored farm hand, was engaged in building a wire fence and had almost completed the job when the chain used in connection with the fence building machine, broke. Mr. Drake was standing only a few feet down the fence, in a stooped position, fastening the wires to a post, and he received the full force of the frame work of the machine, which struck him on the head rendering him unconscious and from which he never revived. An examination showed that the scalp was not broken, simply an indentation in the skull. Every medical attention was given him, but to no avail. On Sunday Drs. McCalister and Moss of Columbia, trephined the skull with the hope of saving is life. So utterly unconscious was Mr. Drake that the physicians gave him no drug whatever, and he never quivered during the operation. Mr. Drake lived until 12 o'clock Monday night. His death is peculiarly sad. A young man about 25 years old; in the full strength of manhood; had been married a little more than two years and leaves a heart-broken widow an a little babe.--Fayette Democrat-Leader. 27 May 1898--The twelve-year-old son of Peter McGirk of near Elliott, was bitten by a rattle snake Tuesday morning. The child was in the Anderson school house yard, and was making his way to the well for a drink of water when the snake sprang from a bunch of grass, burying its fangs in the bare foot of the boy. G. A. Dougherty who was near by killed the reptile, and assisted the child to the house, a distance of about half a mile. When the house was reached the leg was tightly bound about the place bitten, and Mrs. McGirk applied her mouth to the wound and drew what poison she could from it. Whiskey was procured and the child drank freely. Dr. Hickerson of Moberly was summoned and did what he could to relieve the suffering of the patient. When last heard from, the child was in a critical condition. 27 May 1898--Joe Sumpter who shot and killed Eli Hursman in the north part of Howard county a short time ago, has been released on a $5000 bond. We are not informed upon what grounds he was granted bond. 27 May 1898--Mr. E. G. Hayden, one of the oldest citizens in Randolph county, died yesterday evening at about 7:30, at the home of Mrs. Maggie Limeback on Elizabeth street, of senility. There is quite an interesting story connected with the life of the deceased. Many years ago he removed with his family and settled in California. He was in good circumstance, financially, but it seems that his wife cared more for his money than she did for him, and in some manner induced him to place his property interests in her name, after which she turned him out of the home he had made for her, without a penny. He returned to Moberly, an aged, heart-broken man, and made his home for a time with Mr. and Mrs. Lineback. Some time later Mr. Lineback died and rather than be a burden upon the widow the old gentleman left and endeavored to make his way in the world. Soon after, by the death of a relative in the east, he fell heir to a large sum of money, whereupon he returned to the home of Mrs. Lineback, where he has since resided and spent the closing days of his life in peace and plenty. He was a quiet, kind-hearted, Christian gentleman, and was held in the highest esteem by all of his acquaintances.--Moberly Democrat 19th. 27 May 1898--Married, on May the 12th, at the residence of and by Elder S. B. Naylor, W. L. Redifer, of Chariton county, and Miss Cora B. Robb, of near Higbee. The News extends good wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 Apr 1898--DID A THRIVING BUSINESS--W. J. Marshall and Bill Chism who Have Been Selling Stolen Goods to Higbee People Caught at Mexico While Laying in Their Spring Goods.--For the last six or eight months W. J. Marshall, better known by his customers as Sam Marshall, has been doing a rushing but illegitimate business in the dry goods line with the people of Higbee and vicinity. Sam is a slick, dapper young man who wore good clothes and altogether made a very good appearance. He made headquarters at the Higbee house at most of his leisure and when not there would stop with Thos. Jennings near the Interstate mine, 1 1/2 miles south of town. Sam created no suspicion, paid his bills promptly and was thought by some to belong to the Pinkerton detective force and was here working up a case. Sam was a hustler and always had a move on himself as though he were trying to catch a train. When Sam first made his debut in these parts he had a partner who, like Sam, was always discreet in his talk and movements and did nothing to create any suspicion. Along about the holidays Sam's partner dropped out of sight. Nothing was thought of this, and Sam moved along in the even tenor of his way until last Saturday when he took into his confidence one Bill Chism, of unsavory fame and notoriety, and the two proceeded to Mexico, MO, to work their little game on the merchants of that town. Sam and his former partner had done a thriving and successful business heretofore with the Mexico merchants, who it seems, had no trouble in furnishing Sam all dry goods, silks, dress patterns and ready-made clothing he could well ship to Higbee. Sam was doing a rushing business with the people around the Interstate mine, and probably finding his business accumulating so rapidly on his hands, he looked around for a clerk. He found one in the person of Bill Chism. Here is where Sam made the mistake of his life--in not being a good judge of material for a slick thief. While Bill has had lots of experience in the line of chickens, fat hogs, old bacon and such, he lacked judgment and skill in manipulating the calling and procuring merchandise by slight-of-hand. The first move made by Bill in his new occupation of selecting his first bill of dry goods was in the Turner-Jackson Mercantile Co's store at Mexico. While in the act of taking unto himself certain articles was apprehended by some of the firm and immediately arrested. Sam was also arrested and about $40 worth of different kinds of goods was found in the lining of his overcoat. The two were immediately jailed, where, after being put through a sweat, Bill squealed and gave everything away. Sam was obstinate and refused to divulge anything, but enough evidence is against him to send him to the pen for years. On Monday following Mr. Myres of the Turner-Jackson firm, accompanied by constable and deputy sheriff Johnson, of Mexico, came to Higbee and with the assistance of constable Joe Elgin, visited the houses and premises of all parties who had purchased goods from Sam and Bill. Mr. Myres identified his goods readily which consisted of silk waists, dress patterns, pants, etc. A great many other goods were found bought from these parties but could not be identified by Myres or Johnson, though satisfied that all were stolen from Mexico merchants. We will add here that the merchants have no kick against Sam on his prices, for he disposed of all his goods at prices equal to and above the price for the same quality of goods, showing that Sam was not in the business for his health. It will be worth a man's life to invade the homes of those people who purchased from Sam, as they are feeling very sore over their misfortunes--the loss of money and goods. We would advise them hereafter to trade with their home merchants unless they can find a peddler who will greatly undersell. Then the chances are you would be the loser. 1 Apr 1898--DAVID S. RULE DEAD--Died, at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 26th, 1898, David Livingston Rule, who resided south of town. His remains were interred on Sunday at New Hope cemetery. Funeral services were held at the church. Mr. Rule was an old resident of Howard county and was one of the best known men in the county. He is mourned by all his neighbors who openly proclaim that they have lost a close friend and a kind neighbor. This they attested by the large numbers who attended the funeral under the unfavorable circumstances of exceedingly bad roads. Mr. Rule was born in Franklin County, MO, April 2, 1838, and was, therefore, close on 60 years of age. He moved to his late residence 18 years ago and was married to Mary Jane Holtzclaw. The issue of this marriage was four children, two of whom are dead. His widow and two children survive him. He was perfectly reconciled to his death and was ready to depart to his Savior. He often expressed himself prepared to go and had only one regret--of parting with his family, whom he loved dearly. He was a member of the Methodist Church, South, for forty years. He suffered considerably for some time before his death from an illness of over a year's duration, but his end was quiet and peaceful. 1 Apr 1898--Sturgeon, Boone county, was the scene of a marriage under novel and trying circumstances on Wednesday of this week. Andrew Bagby, son of T. J. Bagby, of near Mt. Airy, this county, accompanied by Chas. Fullington, went there that day to claim Miss Eva Young as his bride. He was also accompanied by Rev. W. B. Watts, of this place, who went along to perform the ceremony. The prospective groom found his prospective bride in bed and quite sick and broken out with the measles, and of course she couldn't look pretty, charming nor cheerful with the fever on her and these detestable and angry little red pimples all over her face. But despite the provoking condition, she proved equal to the emergency for a time at least. She got up and dressed, and stood it fairly well until the ceremony was performed, but as soon as it was completed she had to retire again. It is to be hoped that she will improve steadily and rapidly with her devoted new nurse at her side. Then, if Andrew would take the measles and permit his bride to return the compliment as nurse, what a happy beginning it would be for them in their new relations! However, the Herald does not wish to impose so much sickness on them in the beginning, and it wishes them a long life blessed with health, wealth and happiness--Huntsville Herald. 1 Apr 1898--Died, near Burton, on the 24th, of bronchitis, Bary Williams, aged about 65 years. 1 Apr 1898--Jas. A. Checko, a Bohemian, was caught under a fall of rock in Jones & Davis mine near Moberly Monday, and killed. He leaves a large family. 1 Apr 1898--Samuel M. Bounds, a prominent farmer of Monroe county, and candidate for Associate Judge of the Western district of that county, died suddenly Saturday evening of heart disease. He with other candidates had attended a political meeting at Goss, and had mounted his horse and started to his home south of Paris, when the summons came. 1 Apr 1898--Born, on March the 30th, to William Henry and wife, a daughter. 1 Apr 1898--Lucy M. Foster, wife of L. D. Foster, died in St. Cloud, Minnesota, March 28, 1898, aged 32 years 10 months and 11 days. She leaves a husband, two sons, one daughter, and a step son to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. She was born and raised near Higbee, where she spent her life up to a few years ago, when she removed with her husband to Minnesota. Two brothers and three sisters survive here: J. W. Maxfield, of Kansas; B. F. Maxfield, Mrs. D. W. Harris, Mrs. P. W. Warford and Mrs. D. L. Barron of Higbee. The remains arrived yesterday and will be buried today in the Whitmore cemetery near town. The News extends sympathy to the grief stricken family. 8 Apr 1898--Born, on April the 1st, to Wm Rankin and wife, a daughter. 8 Apr 1898--Frank J. Ellis, a merchant at Guthridge Mills, seven miles north of Keytsville, shot and killed John Holden, Tuesday. The men had not been on good terms for some time. 8 Apr 1898--M. Murphy and daughter, Miss Lulu, went to Centralia Friday to attend the burial of his brother, Peter Murphy, who died at that place Thursday morning. Deceased was 65 years of age at the time of his death. 8 Apr 1898--Born, on the 2nd, to John Mead and wife, a daughter. 8 Apr 1898--Dr. T. B Tolson, an old and highly respected physician of Clark, dropped dead at that place Saturday, and was buried Sunday. 8 Apr 1898--Married, in Elliott, on March 30, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Davis, Miss Mary Davis, and Wm. Summers, Rev. H. H. Johnson of Huntsville, officiating. 8 Apr 1898--Erma, the three-year-old daughter of W. E. Cherry and wife, of Moberly, while playing with some beans Sunday, took one in her mouth, which, by some means, got lodged in her windpipe. Despite the efforts made by the parents to remove it, the child choked to death. 15 Apr 1898--AN OLD CITIZEN GONE--Died, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mary S. Dysart, in this city, April 11, at 8 p.m., Christian Collins, aged 88 years, 9 months and 10 days. Mr. Collins was born in Fayette county, KY, June 30, 1809. He was the eldest of a family of 7 children. His father, a sister and brother died in Kentucky. He, with his mother, his sister Sallie, and brothers, Hugh, John, and James, came to Missouri in 1833. His mother purchased the farm where John now lives. In 1838 he was married to Miss Catherine Higbee, and resided with her father, Joseph Higbee, until the latter's death in September, 1849. He then purchased that farm. His wife died in May, 1850. They had one son and two daughters. The son died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Juliet F. Dawkins, died about 14 years ago. His other daughter, Mrs. Mary S. Dysart, with whom he has always made his home, now lives in this city. Mr. Collins always took an active interest in the political affairs of the county, and was twice made Assessor of the county. After the death of Dr. Dysart, 12 years ago, he went with his daughter to Columbia. About 14 months ago his health was so bad that, at his earnest request, she brought him "back to his old home, that he might die among his old friends." He had been afflicted several years, and had a stroke of paralysis on Thanksgiving, 1894. Since then he has been helpless. He had been confined to his bed four months, and suffered intensely the last few months of his life. Mr. Collins was a man of honest integrity and truthfulness, that being the creed by which he lived. He was a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent father and grandfather. He leaves one brother, John M. Collins, one daughter, several grand-children, nephews, nieces and friends, who will ever hold his memory in grateful remembrance. His remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground on the Dysart farm west of town Tuesday. 15 Apr 1898--Born, on the 11th, to R. D. Embree and wife, a son. 15 Apr 1898--Died, on April 13th, 1898, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Richards. 15 Apr 1898--Born, in St. Louis, on April 6th, 1898, to Rev. R. Wilkinson and wife, a daughter. 15 Apr 1898--Mrs. Jas. Ware returned from the Nevada Asylum last week much improved. 15 Apr 1898--Died, near Clark on the 10th, of consumption, Mrs. Susan Hamilton, wife of S. B. Hamilton, aged 22 years. She leaves three small children to mourn her untimely death. 15 Apr 1898--Died, near Myres, on the 12th, the infant child of Ben Dougherty and wife. 15 Apr 1898--Married, on the 7th, near Myres, Ferdinand Wilson and Mrs. Lulu Pemberton. 15 Apr 1898--Died, on the 12th, at her home in Renick, Mrs. Martha Brooks, aged about 85 years. 15 Apr 1898--John Pollock, of near Dripping Springs, accidentally shot himself Wednesday of last week, and died within a few hours afterward. 15 Apr 1898--Died, near Yates, on the 8th, J. M. Kirkpatrick, aged 64 years. Deceased leaves a wife and six small children to mourn his loss. 22 Apr 1898--Died, near Clark, Friday morning, the 15th, of paralysis, Mrs. W. B. Cross, aged 69 years. 22 Apr 1898--Married, in Higbee, on the 20th, O. P. Cable and Miss Essie Morris. 29 Apr 1898--RENICK ITEMS--The little four-year-old daughter of Mr. G. S. Hines, was taken very ill on Monday, and died Tuesday. The remains were taken to New Hope Wednesday for burial. 29 Apr 1898--RENICK ITEMS--Mrs. Margaret Naylor died at the home of Jesse Kirby between Burton and Myres on April 22, 1898, at the ripe old age of 83 years, 4 months and 3 days. She was born in Kentucky on December 19, 1814. She first married Jonathan Hilton and subsequently Geo. T. Naylor, in 1838. By this marriage she had 3 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom are now living and married, save one daughter who died many years ago. Mrs. Naylor was step-mother to Rev. Silas B. Naylor, who has always with the most tender care and anxiety looked after the interests and welfare of his mother. Mrs. Naylor was buried in New Hope cemetery on Sunday the 24th, and services were conducted at the church, where a large number of friends and relatives were assembled to do honor and justice to the memory of one who was greatly esteemed and loved. Sister Naylor joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Mount Gilead, Howard county, early in the 40's, under the ministry of "Uncle" Billy Duncan, and continued up to the time of her death, a faithful and devoted member of the same church. We often see one remaining for some years a member of their first church but how very seldom does one remain for over half a century a member of the church into which she was baptized. 29 Apr 1898--CLARK ITEMS--Died, Saturday, April 23rd, at 9:45 p.m., Mrs. James Truesdale, aged about 30 years. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss, and who have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of bereavement. Mrs. Truesdale was a member of the Catholic church, and her funeral was preached here Monday afternoon by Father O'Riley of Columbia. Her remains were laid to rest in Chapel Grove cemetery. 29 Apr 1898--THE NEWS FROM CLARK--The angel of death has again visited us and claimed for his own one of our beloved wives and fond mothers, this time in the person of Mrs. Bridget Truesdell, beloved wife of James Truesdell. After a brief illness her soul took its flight April 23rd, about 9 p.m. When informed that she must die she expressed her desire to stay only to rear her four children and help her husband. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Father Riley, after which her remains were laid to rest in Chapel Grove Cemetery. The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. 29 Apr 1898--The 17-year-old daughter of Fount Taylor, colored, died near Yates Sunday, of consumption. 29 Apr 1898--George W. Dameron, one of Randolph's oldest and best citizens, died at his residence in Huntsville on Friday, April the 22nd. His funeral was preached Sunday at Sweet Springs church by Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, after which the remains were laid to rest. He was followed to his grave Monday by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Dameron, who had been sick for a number of days. In the death of Mr. and Mrs. Dameron, Randolph has lost two of her best citizens. 29 Apr 1898--Mrs. Sarah Hargis one of the oldest citizens in this part of the county, died last Saturday at the residence of her son-in-law, J. H. Roberts near Clark, at the advanced age of 98. She had been blessed with the best of health for many years and was able to be up and about the house up to within a few days of her death. Deceased leaves several children and grand-children and a host of friends to mourn her death. The remains were taken to Myres Chapel, Howard county, Sunday, for interment. 29 Apr 1898--Mr. Thos. Carter who has been very low with consumption for several months, died at his residence here at 1:20 p.m. yesterday. Mr. Carter located here about 18 years ago, and engaged in shoemaking up to a few months ago, when his health became so poor that he was compelled to abandon it. He was 55 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and step-son to mourn his death. The funeral will be preached to-day, after which the remains will be taken to the city cemetery for interment. 29 Apr 1898--Married, on the 20th, near Armstrong at the home of, and by Rev. N. B. Green, Mr. J. T. Nicholas and Miss Lizzie Sunderland, of near Yates. The attendants were Mr. Travis Nicholas and Miss Laura Creson. A. L. Nicholas and wife, parents of the groom, arranged a big reception Thursday for the newly married couple, to which a host of friends were invited. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections comments welcome.

4 Mar 1898--Samuel Bowman died near Levick's Mill Saturday, of hydrophobia. Last October he was bitten by a mad horse. 4 Mar 1898--.Mrs. Jacob Waltenbaugh, who.....stricken with paralysis Monday....ing of last week, mention of ...ich appeared in the last issue of the News, died at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. Deceased was 48 years old, and leaves a husband and son to mourn her loss. Her re-...wer...Bevier Wed (rest cut off) 4 Mar 1898--Michael Moynihan, aged 82 years, died at his home in Sturgeon Tuesday evening. He came from Ireland to this country 60 years ago, and was, at different times, both in New York City and Charleston, South Carolina on the police force. 4 Mar 1898--The decision of the lower court in the case of Elisha Silk, who was recently convicted in the Randolph circuit for the killing of young Hellensmith at Moberly, and sentenced to the penitentiary for 20 years, was this week affirmed by the Supreme Court. Mr. Silk is quite an old man, and will hardly have to serve out his sentence. 4 Mar 1898--Born, on the 28th, to David Hare and wife, a son. 4 Mar 1898--J. W. Owen left Tuesday night for Cascade, Mont, where he will make his future home. Mr. Owen is a young man of good habits, and will always have a host of friends wherever he goes. 4 Mar 1898--Died, near Yates, on the 3rd, Mrs. Jennette Williams, of general debility, aged 80 years. 11 Mar 1898--Died, near Burton, on the 10th, John Morschousser, aged 64 years. 11 Mar 1898--Born, on the 4th, to Jas. Cox and wife, a son. 11 Mar 1898--The 12-year-old son of Joe Kirby is dangerously ill. 11 Mar 1898--Died, on the 10th, the 2-year-old daughter of John Chesser and wife. 11 Mar 1898--Died, at Huntsville, Thursday of last week, Mrs. J. C. Shaffer, aged 84 years. 11 Mar 1898--Died, on the 6th, near Burton, Mrs. A. C. Maupin, aged 55 years. 11 Mar 1898--John Madden of Ardmore, died at Moberly Tuesday morning. He had been sick for some time and was taken to Moberly Sunday for treatment. 11 Mar 1898--A KILLING AT HARRISBURG--William H. Davis Shoots and kills James Ivie, Who Instigated the Quarrel--Released on $2,000 bond--Preliminary March 15th. From the Fayette Leader. The little town of Harrisburg, just over the line in Boone county, was the scene of an unfortunate killing Saturday night, March 5th, when James Ivie was shot and killed by Will H. Davis. Davis is principal of the Harrisburg graded school, and Ivie was a country school teacher. Both resided in Howard county and were about 29 years old, lived within two miles of each other, were school chums all their boyhood days and had been the best of friends until a few months ago, when the circulation of reports caused a coolness between them. From what we can learn, the following is about the straight of the affair: Davis was in Beazley's store at Harrisburg Saturday night, and about 7 p.m. Ivie opened the door and called out, "Bill Davis, come out here!" Davis replied that he would in a minute or two, and in about that time stepped out the door and followed Ivie around the corner of the store. When he got to the corner Ivie grabbed him by the coat collar and, thrusting a revolver in his face, threatened to shoot him, declaring that Davis had been telling that he, Ivie, had threatened to kill him, burn him out, etc. Davis protested and said he didn't want to fight. At this time two men in Beazeley's store heard the load talk and stepped out to interfere, when Ivie commanded them to step back, telling them that it was none of their fight. Ivie then jerked off his coat and told Davis to do likewise and they would have it out. While Davis was pulling off his coat and got it back on his arms--about half off--Ivie struck him a heavy blow in the face with something, staggering Davis and as he got up struck him in the top of the head and again in the face. As soon as Davis straightened up and slipped his coat back on he pulled his revolver and fired twice, evidently the first shot missing, the second one striking Ivie in the left side, a little back, the ball penetrating the intestines. Ivie staggered a few steps and fell to the ground a corpse. It now transpires that while Davis and Ivie were fighting that someone, who was concealed in Frakes' coal house, just opposite from where the men were fighting, fired a shot which struck the Beazley store building only about two feet away from where Davis was knocked back against the building, the ball passing through the weather-boarding, plastering, two boxes of hats on the store shelf and falling on the floor, where it was picked up. Davis came to Fayette Sunday and secured the services of Gen. R. C. Clark as attorney, then went to Columbia and gave himself up. He appeared before 'Squire W. S. Pratt, on information filed by the Prosecuting Attorney of Boone county, charging him with murder in the second degree. His bond was placed at $2,000 for his appearance for preliminary trial before Squire Pratt in Columbia on Tuesday, March 15th. Squire Turner of Columbia, who has also been retained as counsel for the defendant, and Mr. Jason Smith of Woodlandville are on the bond. Davis claims that Ivie was jealous of him because he, Davis, was principal of the Harrisburg school, and was making a success of it. James Ivie was a son of Mr. Ben Ivie. His friends claim that Davis was jealous of Ivie, because of the latter's attention to a certain young lady in the neighborhood. The unfortunate affair is greatly to be regretted. 18 Mar 1898--Born, on the 14th, to Wm. Burk and wife, a daughter. 18 Mar 1898--Wm Burke attended the funeral of his father-in-law, Peter Piggot, of Salisbury Tuesday. 18 Mar 1898--Elsewhere in this issue will be found the card of the Higbee Male Quartette. This Quartette is composed of Messrs. W. J. Richards, Thos. J. Davis, T. H. Williams and J. S. Watkins, and is one of the best in this part of the state. Any one desiring good singing for any special occasion would do well to communicate with them. 18 Mar 1898--Peter Piggot died at his home near Salisbury, Monday, aged 77 years. Deceased was the father of Mrs. Wm. Burks, of this place. 18 Mar 1898--Miss Minnie Wheeler, the young woman who, while in a fit of despondency, Friday night, took a large dose of morphine and reported the attempt on her life the following day, died on a cot in Police Matron Lee's room, Sunday morning. She was 19 years of age and left her home at Moberly, MO, several weeks ago. The body was removed to Carlat's undertaking rooms. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon.--K C. World. 18 Mar 1898--Born, on the 7th, to John Belcher and wife, a son. 18 Mar 1898--Born, on the 17th, to John T. Perkins and wife, a daughter. 18 Mar 1898--Married, in Higbee, on March 16, 1898, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones, Thomas Lewis of Elliott and Miss Maggie Thomas of Moberly. The News extends good wishes. 18 Mar 1898--Died, near Renick, on the 15th, of pneumonia, S. R. Davenport, aged 70 years. Deceased was the father of Mrs. J. H. Davis, of Higbee. 18 Mar 1898--Jackson Dixson received a telegram from Jolliett, Ill, yesterday, informing him of the sudden death of his youngest brother, and left on the first train for that place. 18 Mar 1898--Died, on March 14, 1898, at the residence of her son-in-law, J. V. Adams, Mrs. E. A. Bradley, aged 72 years. Deceased leaves three children, J. J. Bradley and Mrs. J. V. Adams of Higbee and Mrs. Jas. Stark of near Yates, to mourn her loss. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Church by the side of her husband who preceded her twenty years ago. Obituary next week. 25 March 1898--IN MEMORY OF THOS. MARION NICHOLAS--.....ard it is for me to realize that one who seemed so near as a husband, father, brother and friend, has gone from us never to return again and appear as he has in days passed and gone. It makes us feel sad to think that his face will never be beheld at the head of the table as it did only a few days prior to his death. Many times has the writer visited him at his home and sat and conversed with him as the moments quickly passed, and enjoyed being in his presence. Little did we think two weeks prior to the present time that our esteemed citizen would be sleeping in Jesus to day, but we know not when we are to be called away to be judged. When he was just taken sick, he seemed confident that he was almost through with the trials and troubles of this world, and only a few days before his death he lay on his death-bed and talked to his wife and said, "Come Nan, let's you and I go home to glory." Oh, how he touched the hearts of all present when he sang a song of his own composition of which only the last part can be remembered. The last line was, "I hate to leave my family, but if it be thy will, all is well." He seemed perfectly willing all the time to go, but his greatest hesitancy was of leaving his family. Mr. Nicholas' friends were numbered by his acquaintances and his neighbors will miss him. Go ye to his closest neighbors and ask them who was more ready and willing to favor them than Tom. Ask them who was more willing to perform his duty as a citizen and a Christian. He was always ready and willing to assist in the uplifting of human civility. Too much cannot be said in eulogizing the character and reputation of this grand and noble citizen. He was never too busy to attend to his religious affairs and has been a leading member of the Baptist church for nearly 25 years. Mr. Nicholas was born on the place now owned by Mrs. Wm. Nicholason October 20, 1852 and lived with his parents until 1882 at which time he purchased the farm now owned by his wife. He was married on November 30th, 1879 to Miss Nannie Chesser of Clinton, Mo. He leaves a wife who was perfectly devoted to him and ever ready and willing to assist him in all his troubles. She seems heart broken when the fact enters her mind that she will never enjoy the presence of her true husband again, and whose pleasant glances will never be given again. Gussie, the only daughter and older child whose friends, like her fathers, are numbered by her acquaintances, and whose being was the delight of her father, who was ever ready to exonerate her from all accusations against her--it seems hard for h....the fact that papa is gone....in his phys...12 years old. He was.....assist his path carrying on ...work, and whose idea of work...superior to most boys of his age. W....he lay in his bed the first night after the burial of his father he talked of him and said that he would try and take care of Mama and Gussie. He also leaves two brothers, A. L. Nicholas of Howard county and J. W. Nicholas of Higbee; also one sister, Mrs. L. A. Hulet, of Higbee. Dear wife and precious children we hope you won't grieve after him, as all indication predict his being in heaven. Trust in Christ that you may all meet him there. (poem follows) 25 Mar 1898--IN MEMORY--Mrs. Eunice A. Bradley was born in North Carolina, Nov 16, 1825. She was the eldest child of Moses and Elizabeth Bradsher. Her parents immigrated to Missouri when she was only four years of age, and she continued to reside here till her death. She was a consistent member of the Old School Baptist church and died as she had lived--"Trusting in Jesus." She was married to J. W. Bradley, Dec 23, 1847. Mrs. Bradley was the mother of three children, all of whom survive her. the eldest being Mrs. M. E. Stark, wife of ? M. Stark of near Yates; next, Janie E., wife of J. V. Adams of Higbee, and the younger is Mr. J. J. Bradley of Higbee. Deceased leaves, beside her three children, thirteen grand-children and numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Bradley had been a sufferer for many years but she bore her afflictions with Christian grace and fortitude, scarcely ever being heard to mention her suffering. She died March 14, 1898. 25 Mar 1898--Born, on the 21st to Martin Tabor and wife, a son. 25 Mar 1898--Born, on the 20th, to Robert Hanson and wife, a daughter. 25 Mar 1898--Died, on the 19th, near Clark, David R. Gibson, aged 60 years. 25 Mar 1898--Berry Williams, living near Burton, is seriously ill. 25 Mar 1898--Mrs. Eliza Lewis, aged 88 years, mother of John T. Lewis, we regret to learn, is seriously ill. 25 Mar 1898--Married, in Huntsville on March 21, Claude Brooks and Miss Effie Smith, both of Higbee. The happy couple left immediately after their marriage for Stanberry, MO, where they will spend several days. The News extends good wishes for...... 25 Mar 1898--Mrs. Joseph Robb, aged 82 years, died near Burton Tuesday, and was buried Wednesday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, Feb 1, 1898(NOTE: this date CANNOT be correct, if Friday was the 28th of January 1898. This should have read, Feb 4, 1989. The typesetter messed up) 4 Feb 1898--We are authorized to announce John H. Hardin, of Prairie Township, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action of the Democrat party. 4 Feb 1898--EBENEZER ITEMS--Born, Jan 31, to Ben Nelson and wife a daughter. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Died, Jan 8, Robert N. S. Crose, aged 76 years. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Mrs. Emily St. Clair is very sick of heart trouble. W. S. St. Clair is making his grand rounds this week. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Died, last week, Mrs. Nancy Boyd, at the advanced age of 74. She was a native of Kentucky. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Wm. Freeman and Miss Ida Porter were married January 5, at the residence of the bride's father, Samuel Porter. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Born, to the wife of T. C. Hargis, a boy. Mother and babe doing well. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Born to the wife of J. H. White, a girl. 4 Feb 1898--WEST HARRISBURG ITEMS (Intended for last week)--Born to the wife of R. White a girl. 4 Feb 1898--Born, on the 31st, to Ben Nelson and wife, a daughter. 4 Feb 1898--Mrs. Sophia Goin, aged 88 years, died in Huntsville Tuesday, the 1st, at the residence of her son-in-law, B. H. Ashcom. Deceased was the mother of W. H. Goin of Sedalia. 4 Feb 1898--Married, in Higbee, Feb 2, 1898, at the residence of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Evans, Mr. R. Fred Laight and Miss Ada, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson, Rev. Ben Robson, officiating. The news joins their many happy friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life. 4 Feb 1898--Died, on February 3, 1898, the one-year-old daughter of Jas. Morris and wife. 4 Feb 1898--Mrs. Reece Davis came over from Renick Wednesday to attend the Laight-Johnson marriage. 4 Feb 1898--Alfred Sears, of Berthaville, MO, committed suicide Tuesday morning by shooting himself in the head. Deceased was at one time a resident of Huntsville, and was well known all over the county. He was the father-in-law of Assessor W. H. Hubbard. 11 Feb 1898--FAYETTE ITEMS--Miss Mattie Smith of new Franklin was married Tuesday evening, Feb 8, to Mr. A. A. Williamson; of Huntsdale. The wedding took place in our city at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Obe Settle. 11 Feb 1898--FAYETTE ITEMS--The many relatives and friends of John Lintz were shocked last week when they heard of his death from smallpox at Deloris, Hidalgo, Mexico. His father, M. A. Lintz, of Sedalia, was with him at the time of his death. 11 Feb 1898--FAYETTE ITEMS--Monday afternoon at one o'clock a cabin in the yard of Ezra Overall was burned and two of the colored children who were playing in the house could not get out. Mr. Overall's son was playing with them and started the fire accidentally with corn stalks. He and one of the little darkies managed to get out. An old colored woman ran into the flames but did not see the children and barely escaped with several burns. Both were boys, one being 5 months and the other 12 years old. 11 Feb 1898--Moses M. Barnes, a prominent citizen of Clark, died at that place Tuesday, aged 59 years. 11 Feb 1898--John Johnson, aged 65 years, while firing a blast in mine 20 at Rich Hill Tuesday, was instantly killed. 11 Feb 1898--Born, on the 7th to Luke Sharp and wife, a son. 11 Feb 1898--E. T. Dinkel, to Tulip, passed through here Monday on his return home from Howard county, where he had been to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Mary Dinkel. 11 Feb 1898--John T. Dougherty was up from Howard county Tuesday. He says the wheat crop in his neighborhood will be almost a complete failure. 11 Feb 1898--Died, on Feb 4th, 1898, Miss Ann Duffield, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Duffield, aged 19 years. She was buried Sunday in the family burial ground on the home farm. The News ex......the bereaved. 11 Feb 1898--Died, near Jacksonville, on the 7th, Wm. Riley, aged 75 years. Deceased was an uncle of Mrs. J. V. Adams, of Higbee. 11 Feb 1898--Wm. Hursman, charged with burglary at Lexington, MO, was arrested here yesterday by Marshall Cain. 18 Feb 1898--EBENEZER ITEMS--Mrs. James Ford will, we understand, move from this vicinity in a few days to Chariton county. 18 Feb 1898--EBENEZER ITEMS--Married, on Sunday eve, Feb. 13, Mr. Chester Robb and Miss Etta Hayden. We join the many friends in wishing them many long and happy years. 18 Feb 1898--Born, on the 13th, to David Waltenbaugh and wife, a son. 18 Feb 1898--Mrs. C. W. Edmonston returned Friday from Aux Vasse, MO, where she had been to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Ab. Harrison. 18 Feb 1898--Wm. Palmer, ex-Prosecuting Attorney of Randolph county, died at his residence in Moberly on Monday evening, of congestion's of ....40 years. Deceased (the rest missing) (Note; this issue also had a resolution of respect for this man from the courts) 18 Feb 1898--Born, on the 16th, to A. J. Hendren and wife, a son. 25 Feb 1898--J. E. Rucker and wife were called to Glasgow last Friday by the death of Mr. Rucker's sister, Mrs. Martha A. Williams. 25 Feb 1898--Mrs. Martha A. Williams, wife of the late June Williams, died, Feb 18th, 1898, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. J. C. Collins in Glasgow, Mo. Mrs. Williams was born in Orange county, Virginia, age 5, 1834, and came to Randolph county, MO, in 1837 with a colony from Virginia, consisting of her father, Capt. Minor Rucker, and mother, Mrs. Harriet A. Rucker; also the families of Capt John Head, D. C. Garth, and Gen. Sterling Price. Mrs. Williams, was married Dec 18, 1854, by Rev. Wm. B. Thompson, to Mr. June Williams of Scott county, KY, who died 11 years ago leaving 9 children. Mr. and Mrs. Williams in 1867 united with the Chariton Baptist church during a protracted meeting conducted by Rev. A. P. Williams, and Rev. W. R. Painter. Mrs. Williams was a sister of Joel W. T. Rucker of Huntsville, John M. Rucker of Tecumsah, Oklahoma Territory, James E. Rucker, of Higbee, and Mrs. Hattie A. Brown of East Las Vegas, New Mexico. 25 Feb 1898--Callie, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gooch, of near Roanoke, was fatally burned Thursday of last week. Her clothing caught fire while she was playing in the yard. She ran into the house to her mother, but before the fire could be put out the child was burned so badly that she died during the night. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Jan 1898--Franklin Hart, an old and well known resident of this county, died at the home of his son-in-law in Nevada Monday morning aged 84 years. He had been in feeble health for a long time past, but about 10 days ago he became so much worse that it was apparent that the end was near, and as a result his death was not unexpected. He was a man of integrity and high moral worth and was held in the highest esteem by everybody with whom he was acquainted. He was an uncle of the editor of this paper and father-in-law of Cassie Crews, a well known citizen of Walker. His remains were laid to rest in Deepwood cemetery Tuesday evening. The deceased left one son, James P. Hart, of Ft. Scott, Kan, and two daughters, Mrs. John B. Harvey, of Nevada, and Mrs. Cassie Crews of this place, to mourn the irreparable loss of a kind father. Peace to his ashes.--Walker Herald. Mr. Hart at one time lived near Sturgeon and is well know in this county. 7 Jan 1898--OUR HARRISBURG LETTER--Died, at his residence, Jas. G. Walker aged 66 years. He was a native of Virginia. 7 Jan 1898--OUR HARRISBURG LETTER--Peter Watson died at his residence Dec 16th of heart trouble at the advanced age of 73 years. Deceased was a native of Virginia. 7 Jan 1898--J. E. Simpson, a prominent farmer of Howard County, died at his home near Fayette on the 4th, of consumption. 7 Jan 1898--Married, in St. Louis, on Jan 1, 1898, John Weidemeyer, of Clinton, MO, and Miss Orpha Dysart of this place. The News extends good wishes. 7 Jan 1898--Married, in Higbee, on January 1, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laight, Mr. John Lambier and Miss Lillian Laight, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. The News extends congratulations. 7 Jan 1898--Died, in Higbee, on January 3rd, 1898, Mrs. Mollie Fowler, wife of Onie L. R. Fowler, of consumption, aged 29 years. Deceased leaves a husband and a little son four years old, to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church at 11 o'clock Wednesday, of which deceased was a consistent member, by Eld. Strawn, of Paris, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family burying grounds on the old Owen farm. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 7 Jan 1898--AT 104 YEARS--Mrs. Nancy Wisdom died at the home of a kinsman in Macon county last Saturday. Her age was a secret. She kept it to herself until near the end of her life. She came with the family to this county in its early settling from North Carolina. She was a sister of Caswell Wisdom, one of the most prominent citizens Randolph county ever had. He had held county office and was president of the bank at Huntsville at the time of his death. Since his death she has spent the time with other relatives in this and in Macon county. She was the oldest person in the county and had never been married--Moberly Democrat. (Note: it was obviously an error that she was called MRS. Nancy Wisdom at the head of this article.) 14 Jan 1898--Died, on the 7th, Ethel, the 10-year-old daughter of Rolie Jones. The remains were buried Sunday at the Hamilton burying ground. 14 Jan 1898--Bird Burton and little son, Odus, of St. Louis, who have been here several days visiting his parents, Joseph Burton, returned home Tuesday. They were accompanied by Mr. Tole Burton, who will spend several days in the city. 14 Jan 1898--The grand jury at Huntsville found an indictment against Daniel Robb, charged with attempting to cash a forged check at the Citizens bank at Higbee some time ago. He was arrested Tuesday morning by deputy sheriff Hogue and taken to jail at Huntsville, where he will remain until he furnishes bond. 14 Jan 1898--(In an article about a Lodge Ceremony for N. 159, K. of P.) Miss Rosa Watkins, the phenomenal and pretty little songstress, sang "My Grandma" and received quite an ovation. 14 Jan 1898--Mrs. James Ware who has been in poor health and partially demented for some time, was last Monday taken to the Insane Asylum at Nevada, from which place we hope she will soon return sound in body and mind. 21 Jan 1898--DR. M. J. RUCKER DEAD--Death has again invaded our midst, and on Friday afternoon, January 7th, claimed one of Keytesville's well-known M. D's in the person of Dr. M. J. Rucker, who had practiced medicine in Keytesville and vicinity for the past 35 years. He lacked but one day of being 69 years old. Several months ago the doctor received a fall in which he fractured a hip, and from the effects of which he was rendered a cripple, hence he was afterward unable to get about as well as formerly. The immediate cause of his demise was diabetes and pneumonia. He had been a sufferer from the first named malady for some time, but was taken with pneumonia the Sunday previous to his death. Dr. M. J. Rucker was born in Orange county, VA, Jan 8th, 1829. When but 8 years of age he moved to Missouri with his parents and settled in Randolph county, four miles southwest of Huntsville, where the subject grew to manhood. He was educated at Lost Cedar academy in Huntsville. In 1846 he began the study of medicine under Dr. Grizzard, near Huntsville, and pursued his medical studies until he graduated from the medical department of the Kentucky state university at Louisville in 1849. Dr. Rucker began the practice of his chose profession at Huntsville, but went to California in the spring of 1850, where he remained about one year, and then returned to Missouri. After a brief sojourn at Glasgow he moved to Chariton county and located three miles north of Keytsville, where he continued to practice medicine in that vicinity. In 1854 he moved to the neighborhood eight miles north of this place, where he resided for six years. When General Jackson called for troops in the spring of 1861, Dr. Rucker raised a company at Lexington, and was made assistant surgeon of Col Burbridge's regiment. He took part in the battles at Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Dry Wood and Lexington. His term of service expired in six months from the time of his enlistment and he received an honorable discharge and returned to Keytsville where he has since resided. Dr. Rucker was married to Miss Narcissa Givens in this county, January 8th, 1857. This marriage was blessed with seven children, five of whom, with the widowed mother survive him, viz: William of Marceline, and Jackson, Miss Anna, Walter and Miss Nina of Keytesville. The deceased had been an exemplary member of the Presbyterian church and of the Masonic fraternity for years, and was buried with honors of the last named order last Saturday. Appropriate funeral services were conducted at the family residence, which were participated in by Revs. Xenophen Ryland, James R. Finley and J. T. Gose. May the husband of the widow and the father of the fatherless be the guide and consolation of the bereaved ones in their dark hour of affliction--Chariton Courier. Deceased was a brother of J. E. Rucker of this place. 21 Jan 1898--Born, near Burton, on the12th, to Oscar Newman and wife a daughter. 21 Jan 1898--Born, near Myres, on the 15th, to J. B. Dougherty and wife, a daughter. 21 Jan 1898--Mrs. J. E. Rucker and daughter, Mrs. W. F. Spotts, went to Glasgow Monday evening to visit Mrs. Williams, a sister of Mr. Rucker who is dangerously ill. 21 Jan 1898--Miss Lulu Todd, daughter of T. H. Todd, and sister of Rev. Luther Todd, died suddenly Saturday night at the home of her father, near New Franklin. She went to her room at 8 o'clock, took a bath and had partly dressed, when the summons came. She was found some time later by her little sister who occupied the same room. Her mother and grand mother both died suddenly from heart failure. 21 Jan 1898--Married, at the residence, of T. M. Nicholas, on the 19th, Wm. Knight and Mrs. Cornelia Jones, Rev. N. B. Green, officiating. This wedding has something of a romance attached to it. Over 20 years ago Mr. Knight and Mrs. Jones were married and were living in Renick. One day Mr. Knight left for Moberly. That was the last heard of him until a few months ago when he returned. In the meantime Mrs. Knight married "Sailor" Sam Jones. Upon the return of her first husband she secured a divorce from Jones and is now married to Knight for the second time. The News extends good wishes. 21 Jan 1898--Born on the 14th to Wm. Longdon and wife, a son. (Note: this child would be Roy Longdon) 21 Jan 1898--Born on the 19th to Jas Keyton and wife, a daughter. 21 Jan 1898--Born, on the 18th, to W. J. Richards and wife, a son. 28 Jan 1898--EBENEZAR ITEMS--Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Cubbage, on the 21st, a big bouncing girl. 28 Jan 1898--EBENEZAR ITEMS--Our entire neighborhood was shocked on account of the sad ending of our neighbor, Jas. Ford, on last Friday morning. Mr. Ford had lived among us for nearly three years and proved himself to be an honest and industrious citizen. His worst faults were to himself. He leaves a wife and four small children to mourn his loss. In connection with their many friends we extend our sympathy to the sorrowing ones in their sore affliction. 28 Jan 1898--IN MEMORY--of Mollie E. Fowler, who died January 3rd, 1898, aged 30 years, 3 months and 23 days. (long poem follows). 28 Jan 1898--OUR HARRISBURG LETTER--Win St. Clair made a business trip to Higbee Friday. 28 Jan 1898--Born, on the 22nd, to Geo. Pitney and wife, a son. 28 Jan 1898--Born, on the 21st, to Henry Cubbage and wife, a daughter. 28 Jan 1898--Word reached here from Moberly yesterday morning that John A. Hamilton and Wm. Myres, better known as "Bill Whit," had a difficulty in which the former used a knife with telling effect. Myres, we learn, is badly hurt, and his recovery is doubtful. 28 Jan 1898--A TERRIBLE DEATH--Jas. Ford, of Near Yates Falls From His Horse Near Town, Mires in the Mud and Slush and Dies From Exposure--Whiskey the Cause. Thursday morning of last week Dutch Freeman and his nephew, James Ford, came to town. Soon after they got here, Mr. Ford went to one of the banks and deposited $280, and shortly after, he and Freeman were under the influence of liquor. They continued drinking during the evening, and about 5 o'clock, left town in a drunken condition. They had not gone more than two or three miles, when Ford concluded he must get another bottle of whiskey, and, despite the remonstrance's of Freeman, started back to town. Freeman thinking him able to take care of himself, rode off and left him. When Ford had retraced his steps as far as John Whitmore's, a mile west of town, he was either thrown from, or fell from his horse, and in his drunken condition, was unable to regain his seat in his saddle, and was compelled to lay in the frozen mud until three o'clock Friday morning, when he was removed to Mr. Whitmore's. During the night, Mr. Whitmore's dogs kept up a terrible racket, which was something so unusual for them to do, that he sent his son John out to the road early in the night to see what the trouble was. The boy returned and stated that he could hear some one talking down towards the railroad crossing, but could see no one. The dogs kept up their noise, and the boy was again sent to the road, but as before, could find no one. About 12 o'clock the boy was again sent to the road, within instructions to go down the road until he reached the crossing. He had not gone very far until he found Mr. Ford on his hands and knees, stuck in the mud, but still holding the horse by the bridle reins. John asked the man who he was, and where he was trying to go. He replied that his name was James Ford, and that he wanted to go to Yates. John then left him and returned to the house for his father. When they returned five minutes later, the horse was gone and Ford was in a ditch, fifteen feet from where first found. He was speechless, and so deeply imbedded in the mud that their united efforts could not remove him. They at once made a fire near by, procured a lot of shucks and shoved them in between the poor man and the mud, and made him as comfortable as possible, until help could be procured. They were ready to start for aid, when Dr. Dinwiddie, who had been to visit the sick family of Henry Cubbage, was returning home, accompanied by Mr. Cubbage, whom they called to their assistance. It took the united efforts of the four an hour to dig him out of the mud and removed him to the house. The Doctor and family did everything in their power, but he never regained consciousness, and died at 8 o'clock Friday morning. It is thought by many that the horse dragged him into the ditch, and trampled him into the mud. Those best acquainted with deceased say he was a good neighbor, a kind husband and father, and that his greatest fault was the love of strong drink. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his sad fate. The remains were taken to Salisbury for interment. 28 Jan 1898--Born, on the 25th, to Dab Wilcox and wife, a daughter. 28 Jan 1898--Born, on the 26th, to Geo. Harris and wife, a son. 28 Jan 1898--Born, on the 25th, to G. D. Wright and wife, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I don't normally forward items like this, but if some of these photos were of my ancestors, I'd want to know about them! I know nothing more about the photos, if you find one of your ancestors, contact Cheryl Adams at [email protected] -Sherryl >-----Original Message----- >From: Cheryl Adams [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 6:01 AM >Subject: Photos I have > >I am a County Coordinator on the USGENWEB, for TnGen Web : Stewart, and >Dickson Counties Tennessee. >I live in Louisville, Ky and have in my possession some photographs of >people that are 'kin' to Lexington folks and Missouri folks... >I want to give you all the opportunity to claim these pix asap as I am not >wanting to store them longer... They were in a photo album that was at least >100 years old... I am selling the album, but wanted to salvage the >genealogical data. >Here is a selection of names. Please post to your list or to your website >for researchers to find. >Thanks so much. >Cheryl Adams > >William BEMME/ITT? or BESSMETT? (written on back in pencil and >faded)(photo taken in Lexington KY by Mullen Photographer) >Aunt Bennie BOYCE MASTERSON (female) >Mattie and Ernest EVANS (photo taken G.L. Collier, Concordia, Mo) >Bennie BAKER (male)(Photo taken in Hamilton Montana) >G.H. HOPPER Sherriff of Boone County (dont know state?) >Uncle Steve EVENS (photo has on it Paris Cabinet) Travening Photographers >Thomas Bros. >George BOYCE (taken Dec 1892) Centralia Mo. age 29 >Maude POTTS BOYCE (taken Dec 1892) Centralia Mo. age 18 >Uncle Kent (Clayton?) PENDLETON on his 80th birthday >N.B. POTTS >Mattie EVANS >Postcard with group pix on front dating Feb 1910 To: Uncle Thos POTTS >Huntsdale Mo. signed with intials of BL? B or BHB? or BTB? >There are two post cards from BTB etc to Thos POTTS dated Dec 1910 with >photos of people on a hunting trip to Stevensville Montana >Photo postcard to Mrs. Maude BOYCE in Huntsdale Mo. from BTB ect April >1911.. also from Stevensville Montana >Gertrude Cecelia GILLILAND age 6 months post card to Frances from Mrs HUMED? >Frances FERGUSON >Phoot of Willie, Wayne and Margaret >Photo of Ed COOK >VERY large group pix on the back it says in pencil Mr. A. L. JACOBS, >Columbia Mo. >A homemade genealogy lnotebook ..written on what appears to be wallpaper and >bound with string stitching >Front inside page says Willie BOYCE >Then in pen it states birthdates, and names. >The names are Jane BOYCE >Sarah BOYCE >James BOYCE >Mahala BOYCE >Jesse BOYCE >William BOYCE >Willis? BOYCE >Jane WRIGHT (I assume it to be the Jane BOYCE mentioned above) >Malinda BOYCE >This document is very very old the dates mentioned are from 1788-1819 >There are a few newspaper clippings with these photos... about family >members and a front page of a newspaper, The Columbia Missouri Herald dating >July 1, 1898. ( a story about a famous Mo Lawyer, Thomas H. BENTON) >If you are a descendent of these names please contact me at [email protected] >and I will be glad to turn the photo(s) over to you.

25 Dec 1897--Born, on the 17th, near Myres, to W. K. Avery and wife, a son. 25 Dec 1897--Mrs. Wm Burton returned to her home near Elliott Monday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Harlow. 25 Dec 1897--Mrs. E. A. Sweeney, who has been at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis for some time, is not expected to live many hours. Her husband went down Tuesday night to be with her in her last hours. 25 Dec 1897--Died, in Higbee, on the 22nd, of pneumonia, Emanuel Dill, aged 63 years. Deceased leaves four children, all of whom are grown. The remains were buried Thursday at the old Gashwiler burying ground, five miles south of Renick. 25 Dec 1897--Guy L. Rucker, formerly of Sturgeon, and a young man of much promise, committed suicide in St. Louis Thursday of last week. He was out of money and out of work and preferred death to being a burden to his relatives and friends. The remains were interred Sunday at Pisgah, near Sturgeon. Deceased was a son of the late John E. Rucker, of Sturgeon. 25 Dec 1897--Mr. Pryor Burton, of near Burton was here Tuesday and swore out a warrant before Justice Rankin against Daniel Robb of the same place, charging him with forgery. The warrant was placed in the hands of J. C. Elgin, who, accompanied by Jas. Palmer, went to Burton Tuesday evening and made the arrest. About the 10th of the month a stranger giving the name of John D. Hudson, presented a check for $200, and signed by Pryor Burton, at the Citizens Bank for payment. E. R. Denham, the cashier, not being acquainted with Hudson refused to pay the check until he could identify himself. Hudson then left the check in Mr. Denham's possession and was seen no more. Burton was communicated with and at once pronounced the check a forgery and began an investigation. His first move was to bring John D. Hudson before Mr. Denham for identification who pronounced him to be the wrong man. Wednesday morning Daniel Robb was taken into the bank and was at once recognized by Mr. Denham as the one who presented the check. He gave a $500 bond for his appearance at his preliminary trial which is set for December 27th. Mr. Robb has always borne the reputation of an honest, hard-working man and his arrest caused great surprise in the neighborhood. He solemnly declares that he was never in the bank in his life until he was taken there Wednesday. 25 Dec 1897--Probably the smallest child ever born in Higbee was the daughter born on the 21st, to S. G. Faulkner and wife. The little creature only weighed 2 pounds, but seems to be as healthy and lively as most other babies. 25 Dec 1897--The friends of Frank E. MaGuire will regret to learn of the death of his wife, which occurred at San Marcus, Texas, last Friday. The remains passed through here Sunday night en route to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for interment. Deceased leaves a husband and a little daughter four months old to mourn her loss. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 22, 1897.--Hello Santa Claus! Bring me a wagon, and bring pa some hair for his head. We want 'em both red. WOOD CLEETON. 25 Dec 1897--Yates, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear Old Santa--I am a very small boy but think I am good. I want you to come to see me and bring me a knife, some candy, raisins, and butternuts and oranges. Your friend, LASS YATES 25 Dec 1897--Yates, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear Old Santa--I am a little boy eight years old. Will you please come and see me Christmas and bring me a knife, pair of skates, cap pistol and some candy, raisins and oranges. Your friend, FINIS WILLIAMS 25 Dec 1897--Yates, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear Old Santa--I am a very good little girl five years old. I want you to please bring me a little cooking stove, some candy, raisins, oranges and bananas. Be sure and come to see Aunt Alice. Your little friend, IDA WOODS WILLIAMS 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 22, 1897--Dear Old Santa--I am located on Main street just opposite the Christian church and first door east of the News office. Please bring me a fair sample of everything you carry. Now please do not forget me, for I am one of the boys. Yours. LORA ESTILL RENIE. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear old Santa--I will write you a few lines to-night to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a story-book, a drawing slate, and I would like very much to have a pair of gum boots. I will be glad to see Christmas here once more. I must close now. Your affectionate boy, JOHN BRADLEY. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear Santa--I will write to you as Christmas is almost here and I want so many nice things. Well, Santa, what are you going to bring me? I should like to have some oranges, nuts and candy. I will hang up my stocking and hope you will fill it with lots of good things. From your little friend, MAY MATTOX. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 19, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a nice large dollie, and a set of dishes. I will be a good girl if you will bring them to me. If it isn't too cold I want you to come around in your sleigh. From your little friend, HAZEL MORRIS. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 22, 1897--Dear Old Santa--Brother and I thought we would write you a little letter to tell you what we want for Xmas. I want a horn, drum, sled, tool-box, fire crackers, caps, candies, fruit and a train, and brother wants a wagon, sled, horn, train, candies and fruit and lots of nice things. Remember my younger brother; also mamma and papa. Your loving friends, WILLIE AND CLAUD MCKINNEY. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO , Dec 19, 1897--Mr. Chris Cringle--Dear Santa: I wish to be remembered by you in your annual round. I would like to have a doll with brown eyes and long hair, and some candy and nuts. I will not ask much this time as you treated me so kindly last year. Your little friend, IOLA MAY ADAMS. P. S.: Please do not forget my little baby sister, eleven months old. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 23, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--As Xmas is coming I want you to know what I want, I thought the best way was to write to you. I want a gold watch chain, some games, a fairy story book, a little writing desk, a gold ring, a magic lantern and a pair of kid gloves. I will close my letter now and learn my lessons for school. Your friend, FLOSSIE G. BURTON. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 23, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--Please bring me a trunk, a pair of mitts, a doll table and a little stuffed turkey for a little Christmas dinner. Now please be good to me. You never brought me much last year. I want a sled and a stove that will cook. I don't like to ask for so much, because there are other little girls in Higbee for you to give things to. Your little friend, JESSIE HUDSON. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 22, 1897--Dear Old Santa--Sister and I thought we would write you a little letter to tell you what we want for Xmas. We both want a ring, and I want a washing set, and sister a little safe, and lots of other nice things, such as candy, nuts, oranges, etc. I don't think we have been very bad, so please don't forget us. Remember other sisters and little brother. Your dear little girls, EVA AND POLLIE NICHOLS. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 20, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--I shall now endeavor to write you another letter, as Christmas is here, and I forgot to tell you all I wanted in the first letter. The baby wants a doll and a doll carriage. Remember my little sister who is 16 months old. I want a gold ring, a large scrap book and a large tea set. Dear Santa I am going to sing you a song of welcome in the Baptist church Christmas eve. I will close for this time. Your little girl, ROSY WATKINS. 25 Dec 1897--Dear Santa Claus--Bring me a tune box with a handle on it and a doll bed and a ring and some candy. WILLIE JOE RYLE. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 23, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--I will write a few lines as Christmas is almost here. Santa, I want a storybook and a sled and a kitchen set and that is all I have to say for this time. Yours truly, BLANCHE HOUTZ. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 23, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--I am a little girl 8 years old and going to school, and as Christmas is near I want you to bring me a doll and doll buggy, a stove and tea set. I have a little sister 4 years old and, dear Santa, bring her a doll also. Please do not forget us. You will find me at grandma Evans. WILLIE MAY JOHNSON. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 23, 1897--Mr. Santa Claus, St. Louis--Dear Santa--I will try to write you a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. You please bring me a doll carriage and a gold ring. Well, Santa, bring me lots of candy and nuts. I will be pleased with anything you bring me. I will close now. From your loving friend, GRACE HOUTZ 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 23, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--We heard that you was not coming to this town, but Mr. Dougherty said you was coming, and we are glad of it, for we want lots of things. I want an ark and set of dishes and candy and bananas. Paul wants a little bicycle and clown doll and sack of nuts and candy. Now don't forget us for we are good sometimes. From your little friends, SAM AND PAUL. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 22, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--We are little sisters that live in the country and tho't we would write and tell you what to bring. We want a tea set apiece, a little trunk, some bananas, candy, and a nice little doll for our baby sister. Papa says you are looking in the window at night to see if we are good girls, and we are going to try and be good until you come. From your little friends, ORA AND NAOMI ROBB. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Xmas Time--Dear Old Santa Claus--I am a little girl. I can't write so I gets my aunt to write you for me, and I will tell you what I must have for Xmas. Brother can't talk, but I know he wants a horn and Noah's ark, and I 'specks he would like a rocky horse. I want a tea set, doll cradle, doll chair. I's got a doll--you need not bring me a doll. I want candy and bananas. Please bring me all this Uncle Santa. ANNIE MAY DYSART. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 18, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--Please bring me a drum, a rocking horse, a bicycle, a box of tools, a sack of candy, a sack of bananas, a quart of peanuts, a base ball, an every day cap, an airgun, a saw and saw buck, a pair of rubbers and an air ship. Oh, yes, I forgot to say--a pair of boots. And now dear Santa as times are hard this will do for this time, but please bring mamma and papa and Johnnie and Lilly a few little tricks. From your loving little boy, OLIVER BRADLEY. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 20, 1897--My Dear Santa--I am eight years old and will write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I would like to have a doll that will go to sleep, a lock bracelet, a pair of kid gloves, some candy and nuts, a bottle of perfume and red and blue ribbon and a fur and muff. I am anxious for Christmas to come. I would like very much to see your jolly face and hear your sleigh bells jingle, but I am afraid I can't stay awake. Your little girl, LILLIAN MAY BRADLEY 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear Santa--As Christmas is drawing near I thought I would write you a little letter to let you know what I want for Christmas. Well, first thing, I want a little piano, a little cook stove, a little trunk and a little rocking chair. Well, Santa, if you find anything better send it along. I won't get mad. I hope there will be snow on the ground so that you can bring your little reindeers with you. Mind you don't slip down. Well, dear Santa, don't forget to bring me some candy. Well I hope you don't think I ask for too much. Good bye. From your little girl, ROSA BOWEN. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 22, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--As it is almost Christmas again I take pleasure in writing you a few lines in order that you will not forget me this time. I do not think you will for you have never forgotten me yet. I am going away Christmas, but not till I hang up my stocking and go to the tree. I would like to have a nice large doll and a set of play dishes, and I hope you will fill my stocking with candy, nuts and oranges and bananas and anything else that you can think of that is good or pretty. I will close for this time. From your little friend, GOLDIER MARKLEY. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 20, 1897--Dear Santa Claus--I thought I would write you a little letter to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a pair of kid gloves and a large tea set and a gold ring with a set in it. I will hang up my stockings and hope you will fill them with candies and nuts. Miss Callie Jones is my teacher. We are going to have a Christmas tree at the school house. My brother wants Santa to bring him a new sled and a little wagon. I am in a dialogue at the Methodist church. I don't want you to forget to come Christmas. I guess I will have to close for this time. From your little girl, ATTA STARK. 25 Dec 1897--Higbee, MO, Dec 21, 1897--Dear Mr. Santa Claus--I thought I would write you a letter to let you know that I am well and hope you are the same. I am going to hang up my stocking for I want you to fill my stocking full of candy and something more. I want you to bring me something for Christmas. I want a gold ring and a pair of kid gloves, a piano and a doll about 17 inches tall. Miss Callie Jones is my teacher. My sister Maude wants a gold bracelet for Xmas, and a gold ring, too. I am going to sing a song at the Baptist church Xmas night. I am good at school and want you to come and fill my stocking. Well I guess I will close for this time. From your little girl, ETHEL BOTTS. 31 Dec 1897--RENICK ITEMS--Mr. Carl Wirt and Miss Nobia Osborne, were married on Xmas evening by Elder Joe Roberson, of Clark. 31 Dec 1897--Born, on the 25th, to Fred Dill and wife, a son. 31 Dec 1897--Born, on the 22th, to W. A. Hitt and wife, a daughter. 31 Dec 1897--The infant child of S. G. Faulkner and wife, died Sunday night and was buried at the John Whitmore burying ground. 31 Dec 1897--Died, near Myres on the 29th Mrs. Joe Andrews, aged about 25 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. 31 Dec 1897--On Christmas morning Dr. G. M. Nichols presented Joe Andrews and wife with a fine Xmas gift. His name is Elijah Nichols Andrews. 31 Dec 1897--W. S. St. Clair and W. F. Porter, two prominent young farmers of near Harrisburg, were in town Wednesday and paid the News a pleasant call. Both will start on the New Year properly by reading the News. 31 Dec 1897--Four of Higbee's young people drove over to Huntsville yesterday and were married. The parties were Wm. Young and Miss Anna Reece, and Edwin Reece and Miss Maggie Robson. They returned in the evening and were given a big reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Robson. The News extends congratulations and many good wishes to them for a smooth journey through life. 31 Dec 1897--The case of the State against Daniel Robb, of Howard county, charged with attempting to cash a forged check at the Citizen's Bank some time ago, was called in Justice Rankin's court Monday. The defendant was represented by Jas. Robinson, of Fayette, and the State by Hon. W. A. Rothwell, of Moberly. Defendant called for, and was granted a change of venue, and the case sent to Justice D. L. Barron's court, who will hear the case January the 18th. Both sides will have a large number of witnesses. 31 Dec 1897--MRS. E. A. SWEENEY DEAD--Mrs. E. A. Sweeney, who was reported near death's door in our last issue, died at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Friday, Dec 24, 1897. Mrs. Sweeney had been suffering from a complication of diseases for several years and had been to St. Louis several times for treatment. About a month ago she became much worse and was taken to the city again and operated upon for stomach trouble, but from the first no hope was given of her recovery. She lingered between life and death for two or three weeks, when she was relieved of her terrible suffering by death. The remains were brought home Saturday and funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church, South, Sunday morning by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Nollner. After the funeral the remains were taken charge of by Higbee Lodge of Rathbone Sisters, of which order deceased was a member, and taken to Moberly where they were tenderly laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. The M. K. & T. kindly furnished those attending the burial with a special coach to and from Moberly. About 200 attended the burial from this place and Elliott. Deceased was a daughter of Dan Harris and wife, was thirty years of age, and leaves to mourn her loss, father, mother, brother, sisters and a husband and little son, 5 years old. Mr. Sweeney did all in his power for her by employing the best of medical and surgical skill, but it was to no avail. She was a member of the M. E. Church, South, and was ready and willing to go, and prayed that death would relieve her. The news extends its sympathy to the heart-broken husband and grief-stricken family. 31 Dec 1897--Mrs. Mollie Mathieu, (nee Dennis), of Trinidad, Colo, sends us $2.00 to be placed to her credit on the News. In her letter she informs us that she was married to Amos Mathieu, son of Mrs. E. Mathieu, of this place, on Sept 29, 1897. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 Dec 1897--Mr. J. S. Bowers received a telegram yesterday morning, conveying the sad intelligence that his father, Mr. N. S. Bowers had died at his home in Philadelphia Friday night. The deceased was 85 years of age and his death was due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Bowers left on the 2:20 train yesterday afternoon to be present at the obsequies.--Moberly Democrat. 3 Dec 1897--H. T. Bradley and Miss Zadie Sunderland, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sunderland of east of town, eloped to Fayette Sunday and were married. Mrs. Sunderland said had they waited until Christmas, when her daughter would have been 14 years old, they could have married at home. 3 Dec 1897--Mr. Joe Allen of Salisbury, who was at one time a prominent citizen of this county, died in St. Louis last week while undergoing a surgical operation. His remains were interred at Huntsville Saturday. 3 Dec 1897--Born, on the 2nd to Shelt Cook and wife, a daughter. 3 Dec 1897--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie was called to Burton Tuesday to see a child of Ben Andrews who is reported very sick. 3 Dec 1897--Born, on Nov 30, near Rucker, to Ollie Fainter and wife, a son. 3 Dec 1897--May W. Burton and wife of near Armstrong, who have been visiting his mother, Mrs. Hulda Burton, left Tuesday for Moberly to spend a few days with her parents, G. B. White and wife. 10 Dec 1897--Born, on the 4th, to Gus Williams and wife, a son. 10 Dec 1897--Born, on the 5th, to W. P. Webb and wife, a daughter. 10 Dec 1897--Sidney Burge and his niece, Miss Julia Key, went to Fayette Wednesday to attend the funeral of Col. Byrd Deatherage. 10 Dec 1897--Rev. G. W. Nollner of New Franklin, passed through here Tuesday on his way to Renick where he had been called to preach the funeral of Netta, little daughter of A. H. Shearer and wife, who died Monday evening. 10 Dec 1897--Died, near Middle Grove, on the 4th, W. A. Wright, aged 62 years. The remains were brought through here Monday for interment at New Hope church, Howard county. Deceased was the father of Theo. A. Wright of this place. 10 Dec 1897--Died, near Clark, on the 7th, Willie, the 13-year-old son of James Harris and wife, of abscess of the bowels. The little fellow had been sick for several days and Tuesday he was operated upon and the abscess removed. He only lived about two hours after the operation. 10 Dec 1897--Mit Andrews has removed to Moberly. 10 Dec 1897--Died, in Renick, on Dec 6th, Netta, the 10-year-old daughter of A. H. Shearer and wife. 10 Dec 1897--Edward W. McVey of Laddonia, was killed by a train in the Wabash yards at Moberly Monday night. 10 Dec 1897--Died, in Elliott, on the 4th, infant daughter of John Slater and wife. 10 Dec 1897--Col. Deatheridge, father of Mayor Deatheridge of Fayette, died at that place Tuesday night, aged about 90 years. 10 Dec 1897--The 15-year-old son of Sanford Terrill, col, died at the residence of his father on Silver Creek Wednesday night. 10 Dec 1897--The wife of Dr. J. W. Winn, of Yates, who has been very sick for the past few days, we regret to learn, is much worse. At three o'clock yesterday evening Drs. Dinwiddie and Nichols were hurriedly called to her bedside, and Dr. Ben Dysart came down on the 3:20 train from Paris and left at once for Yates. At the hour of going to press she is not expected to live through the night. Mrs. Winn is a sister of N. N. Dysart of this place. 10 Dec 1897--We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of one of Higbee's old and highly respected citizens, Mr. Leven T. Dawkins, who died at the residence of his son-in-law, Medley Burton, Thursday morning, December 9. Mr. Dawkins had been in poor health for several years and for some months past had been suffering from synovitis of the knee which became so bad that the limb had to be amputated last week. He stood the operation well and seemed on the road to recovery until a day or two ago when he became suddenly ill and lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that condition most of the time until death relieved him of his suffering. Mr. Dawkins was born in Randolph county on December 11, 1842, and has resided here all his life. In 1863 he was married to Miss Juliet F. Collins, who died several years ago. This union was blessed with six children, three of whom are living. The News extends its sympathy to the stricken family. The remains will be buried this evening at 2 o'clock in the family burying ground on the Wm. Dysart farm west of town. 17 Dec 1897--AWFUL CRIME AT HANNIBAL--Negro Fiend Killed After Committing a Shocking Crime--Hannibal, MO, Dec 11--Last night Bill Underwood, a Negro, recently released from the penitentiary, called at the home of Christian Pabst, a farmer, living four miles southeast of here, and demanded money. Pabst refused and Underwood drew a revolver and made him lie down on the floor. He then pressed the revolver against Mrs. Pabst's temple and commanded her to bind her husband's arms and feet with twine. The poor woman obeyed. The brute then took her into another room and assaulted her. In the morning she managed to elude him and ran to the house of her brother-in-law, Louis Pabst, a mile distant. Louis returned with a shotgun. Underwood met and disarmed him and made him walk into the room where his brother, Christian, still lay bound. Louis suddenly made a bound for Underwood and after a scuffle secured the gun and a moment later the riddled corpse of the Negro lay stretched on the floor. Mrs. Pabst may die. The shooting meets with public favor. 17 Dec 1897--Lee R. Shryock, the well known Reed street druggist, died at his home on the corner of Wightman and Morley streets in this city, at 7:15 o'clock last evening, after a months severe illness of dropsy, aged 38 years. The deceased has resided in Moberly for many years--in fact, grew to manhood here. He was known by every man, woman and child in the city to be a man of generous impulses and honorable integrity. He numbered his friends by the score and his death is a source of universal regret. He leaves a wife, father, mother and brother, who have the sincere sympathies of all in their great bereavement. Funeral services will be held from the Central Christian church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, conducted by Eld. W. T. Henson, of the East Side Christian church, after which the remains will be laid to rest in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat of the 10th. 17 Dec 1897--IN MEMORY--Saturday morning, December 11th, 1897, the Death Angel spread its wings over our vicinity and claimed from our midst our dear friend, Mrs. Maude Dysart-Winn. She was about 23 years old, and was married to Dr. J. W. Winn, February 24, 1897. After song and prayer service at Yates church, the remains were interred in Dysart cemetery. In her short illness she experienced much suffering and seemed to realize from the first that her days on earth were few. She was willing to submit to God's will and requested mother, husband and friends to meet her in Heaven. She will be remembered by her many friends as a sweet amiable Christian, and her death is the cause of much sincere regret. We cannot always understand the ways of God and when the young and beautiful are called to rest we marvel and perchance doubt, but God's ways are best. Our loss is her eternal gain. While we wonder that one so young and fair should be sacrificed, let us not forget the implicit trust in the Father, who doeth all things well. The ministrations of Time will heal the sorrow-stricken hearts, and then shall our memories of her be sweetened with a hallowed joy, and the tears shall cease at the tender remembrance of her goodness. May the consolation of God be with the grief-stricken husband, parents, brothers and friends who stood over her in the dark hours of her suffering. (poem follows) 17 Dec 1897--W. H. Winn of Centralia came up Sunday to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Dr. J. W. Winn. 17 Dec 1897--Dr. G. M. Nichols, L. P. Perkins and A. F. Dinwiddie went before the county court at Moberly Monday in the interest of Mrs. Wm. Short, who has been in a demented condition for some time. The court ordered her sent to the asylum at Fulton. 17 Dec 1897--Burl Blansett, aged 19 years, who has been down with fever for several days, died at 10 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of his adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Olinger. Burl was a good boy and was loved and respected by all who knew him. The remains will be laid to rest in the Tucker burying ground at 1 o'clock to-day. 17 Dec 1897--Married, in Higbee, on the Dec 15th, 1897, Mr. Wm. Russell and Miss Celia Riece, Rev. N. B. Green officiating. Only relatives and close friends were in attendance. After the ceremony an elegant supper was served. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 17 Dec 1897--HIGBEE, MO, Dec 10, 1897. Dear Santa--I Take pleasure in writing you these few lines and hope to see you soon. Well, Santa, what are you going to bring me? I want a gold ring and a large tea set, and my elder brother wants a jack-in-the-box, a drum and a horn. I'll hang up my stocking to hold what you bring. I hope you will fill it with lots of good things. My mamma says I've been a bad girl and you will bring me nothing. I think I won't be a bad girl. This is all I have to say for this time. Your little girl. Rosa Watkins. 17 Dec 1897--HARRISBURG, MO, DEC 12, 1897--Dear Santa Claus: I will write to you as Christmas is almost here, and I am so far away from where I was last year. I will just say it will not be much out of your way to come to Rocheport and come through in your sleigh. Please bring me a sled, second reader, army, marbles, a nice sack of nuts and candies and a little saddle to ride my pony. And remember sister. She wants a scrap book and lots of other nice things. From your little friend, John Wood. 17 Dec 1897--Died, at Yates, on the 11th, Mrs. Mary Maud Winn, wife of Dr. J. W. Winn, aged 22 years and 9 months. Her remains were laid to rest Sunday in the family burying ground on the Dysart farm near Yates. The News extends its heart felt sympathy to the grief stricken family and heart-broken husband, and commends them to Him who doeth all things well. 17 Dec 1897--John W. Findlay an old and highly respected citizen of Sturgeon died at that place Monday aged 70 years. He was a prominent Mason and was buried with the honors of the order. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Nov 1897--Jas Lloyd bought Jones & Warford's blacksmith shop this week. This makes the fourth or fifth time this property has changed hands in the past six months. 5 Nov 1897--Died on Nov 1st, 1897, Miss Fratie, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Hudson, of hemorrhage of the stomach. She had only been sick a few days and her death was unexpected. The sorrowing family has the sympathy of the entire community. 5 Nov 1897--Born, on the 2nd, to John Harris and wife, a son. 5 Nov 1897--Lewis Heether, one of Huntsville's oldest citizens, died suddenly Sunday evening of apoplexy. 5 Nov 1897--Died, at Burton, on the 1st, of consumption, Mrs. Cole George, aged about 35 years. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her loss. 5 Nov 1897--A. B. Heathman has accepted a position in the livery business with his father-in-law, T. W. Burton, at Huntsville and will remove to that place as soon as he can procure a house. 5 Nov 1897--Joe Williams, aged about twenty years, while at work in the Interstate mine last Friday was caught under a fall of slate and had a leg broken. At last accounts he was getting along nicely. 5 Nov 1897--Died, in Higbee, on Oct 31st, 1897, Mrs. Lucy Boyd, wife of Dr. Wm. A. Boyd, aged 53 years and 27 days. Deceased had been confined to her bed for several months with dropsy and heart trouble and was a great sufferer but bore her affliction with great fortitude. The deceased leaves an aged husband and three grown sons to mourn her loss. Her remains were taken to Pisgah church, Audrain county, Monday, for interment. 5 Nov 1897--Died, at Burton, on the 1st, of consumption, Mrs. Cole George, aged about 35 years. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her loss. 12 Nov 1897--Mr. Fred Wheeler, of Higbee, and Miss Minnie Wheeler took the train here this afternoon for St. Joseph where they will be married. Parental objections caused them to elope--Moberly Democrat. 12 Nov 1897--W. L. Cave and Miss Dollie Rucker drove over to Huntsville yesterday, the 11th, where they were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Simmons. The NEWS joins their many friends in extending good wishes for their future happiness. 12 Nov 1897--J. R. Williams of Holdenville, I. T. , was here this week the guest of his brother, W. I. Williams. 12 Nov 1897--RENICK ITEMS--The news has just reached town that "Uncle" Sam Lyons breathed his last on last Tuesday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Harris. He was 68 years old. Although his relatives and friends mourn so deeply his loss and regret to give up that Christian life, it would be unjust to wish him back, for his sufferings from that dreadful disease, cancer, have been so intense and his continued prayer has been to die. His funeral will be preached at New Hope church and he will be buried in the New Hope graveyard. 19 Nov 1897--SCHOOL NOTES--Room 1--Allie Lloyd is in school again after several weeks absence. 19 Nov 1897--Born on the 16th, to John Kirby and wife, a son. 19 Nov 1897--Dr. Thos. W. Evans, the millionaire American dentist, who died recently in Paris, France, was an uncle of Mrs. M. F. Hudson of this place. 19 Nov 1897--D. M. Hudson of Kentucky who has been here several days visiting his brother, M. F. Hudson, left Wednesday for southeast Missouri, where he will locate if he can buy land to suit him. 19 Nov 1897--GOLDSBERRY-HIGDON--For several weeks past rumors were quite prevalent concerning the contemplated matrimonial alliance of several of our young people, but nothing was definitely known until after Wednesday, when it became publicly known that the marriage of Mr. H. H. Goldsberry and Miss Lilly Higdon was solemnized at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, 1897, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. b. Surface of the Presbyterian church, only relatives and most intimate friends being present. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the dining room where a bountiful repast was served. Too much cannot be said in favor of these young people. Mr. Goldsberry, who is station agent at Leeton, MO, is a most estimable and enterprising young man and worthy of the prize he has won, while his fair young bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Higdon, whose amiable disposition has won for her a host of friends who regret to lose her from their midst. Mr. Goldsberry and wife left at once for St. Louis, accompanied as far as Moberly by their attendants, Mr. S. S. Minor and Miss Pearl Dougherty. After spending some time in the city, they will leave for Leeton, where Mr. Goldsberry will resume his official duties, and make their future home. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 19 Nov 1897--Died, in Huntsville, on last Monday, Mrs. Burkhartt, wife of the late Judge George Burkhartt. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday evening. 19 Nov 1897--Earl Goldsberry, of Downing, MO, and Homer Goldsberry, of Rucker, MO, were here Wednesday attending the marriage of their brother, Hawkins Goldsberry. 19 Nov 1897--Joseph Williams, a fireman on the Northern Pacific, committed suicide last Saturday by jumping into the fire-box of his engine. Before the engineer could pull him out his head and shoulders were consumed. 26 Nov 1897--It is currently reported here, and generally believed, that the coal mine a Elliott will close down the last of the year. Should such be the case, Higbee will no doubt be benefited. The mine has been worked a long time and most all the coal owned by this company has been taken out, and it is not likely that it will ever be opened again. 26 Nov 1897--Mrs. H. P. Broaddus died at her home near Darksville Tuesday, aged 80 years. Deceased was the mother of Capt. W. H. Broaddus of Darksville. 26 Nov 1897--Jas. Dunn, col, aged 19, stabbed Merrit Smith, col, to death at Huntsville late Thursday evening of last week. Dunn was arrested and placed in jail where he will be held until he has a preliminary examination. It is reported here that several other people will be implicated in the killing. 26 Nov 1897--Born, on the 20th, to June Fowler and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1897--Miss Lucy Comstock, aged 16, daughter of Jesse Comstock, died Wednesday night. 26 Nov 1897--Wm. McGrew, formerly of this place, was married in Moberly Wednesday to Miss Mary Turley of that city. 26 Nov 1897--Mrs. J. F. Jarman, Mrs. E. R. Denham and Miss Allie Dinwiddie went to Clark Tuesday evening to be present at the marriage of Mr. Cary Snow, of Atlanta, MO, and Miss Beulah Jarman, of near Clark, who were married Wednesday. The News extends congratulations. 26 Nov 1897--Rev. P. T. Gentry, one of the oldest and most widely known Baptist ministers in Missouri, died at his home in Sturgeon Sunday, aged 85 years. He leaves a wife to whom he had been married 65 years, and seven children to mourn his loss. He greatly desired to die on a Sunday and his wish was gratified. 26 Nov 1897--A happy circumstance occurred at the union depot in Moberly Wednesday when Jas. Blee, of this place, met his daughter, Miss Lizzie, whom he had not seen for fifteen years. After her mother's death, which occurred in the Hocking Valley, Ohio, in 1882, he left her in care of her uncle, John O'Brien, now deceased, when she was three years old. Mr. Blee was accompanied to Moberly by his eldest daughter, Miss Bella, and the meeting between the sisters and father was very pathetic. They did not know each other at first, but the ties of nature overcame all doubt and they were soon happy in each other's company. the News cordially welcomes Miss Blee to Higbee. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 Oct 1897--Herbert Smith and Miss Ollie Ware of near Burton were married Thursday of last week. The News extends good wishes. 1 Oct 1897--BREACH OF PROMISE SENSATION--Mrs. Lucy Whitmore Sues Julius Miller Whom She Claims Was Her Promised Husband--From the Moberly Democrat--One of the heaviest breach of promise suits ever filed in Randolph circuit court was filed yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Lucy Whitmore, through her attorneys, Waller and Wiley, against Julius Miller, who is well known as one of the wealthiest men in Randolph county, and who has but recently married for his third wife, Miss Agnes Rapp, of St. Louis. Mrs. Whitmore in her petition, in which she claims damages to the amount of $30,000, avers that Julius Miller waited on her after the death of her husband, and they became engaged to each other, that he promised to marry her, the third of last May being the day fixed upon and agreed to by both parties for the marriage ceremony to take place. She says that the defendant, Miller, has failed to fulfill his promise to her, or carry out his part of the contract, but that she was ready and willing to marry him on the day set apart by them, and has ever kept herself in readiness to carry out her part of the contract and marry him, until by his marriage to Miss Agnes Rapp, his present, wife, he placed himself beyond the possibility of carrying out his promise to her. Mrs. Lucy Whitmore, the plaintiff in this case, is a sister to the defendant's second wife; she is well known in this city and county. Her maiden name was Mathieu and she was raised at or near Higbee. She was married to Lucien Whitmore, and is a sister of Mrs. O. Ratzer, of this city, and Mrs. C. F. Elgin, of Higbee. She is a handsome, stylish looking lady and has ever kept herself above reproach and moved in the best of society. 8 Oct 1897--Mrs. John Loyd returned this week from Illinois, where she has been visiting relatives for the past month. 8 Oct 1897--Born, on Oct 1, to Bud Robb and wife, a son. 8 Oct 1897--Born on Oct 4th, to Marvin Atterby and wife, a son. 15 Oct 1897--Married, Oct 10 at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stockton near Clark, Miss Mollie Stockton and Mr. Wm. Brown of Kansas City. The bride and groom left on the afternoon train for Kansas City, their future home. 15 Oct 1897--Grant Connel, of Lakenan, MO, who lost his wife at that place three weeks ago, is here visiting his father. He will leave his little 2-year-old daughter with his father's family for the present. 15 Oct 1897--The residence of Emmett Robb southwest of town with all of the contents was destroyed by fire last Saturday morning. We failed to learn the origin of the fire or whether Mr. Robb carried any insurance. 15 Oct 1897--To those who so kindly assisted me during the late illness and after the death of my wife, I take this method of returning my heart-felt thanks. Respectfully, ALEX JACOBS 15 Oct 1897--Mrs. J. M. Crew of Newkirk, OK, arrived here Monday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton. 15 Oct 1897--The remains of Mrs. Alex Jacobs who died Thursday morning of last week, mention of which was made at the time, were held until Saturday evening to await the arrival of her mother, when they were taken to the M. E. Church where funeral services were held by Rev. Serface. After the sermon the remains were followed to the city cemetery by the lodges of Rebekah, Odd Fellows, and K. of P., and a large number of sorrowing friends. 22 Oct 1897--MCMULLEN ITEMS--Mr. Isaac T. St. Clair was all smiles Monday morning. We guess he saw his best girl Sunday. 22 Oct 1897--RENICK ITEMS--Miss Ethlyn Williams, of Moberly, visited her parents, J. M. Williams and wife last week. We learn she has accepted a position as stenographer in Kansas City. 22 Oct 1897--Born, on the 11th, to Jas. Jobson and wife, a son. 22 Oct 1897--H. C. Martin and John Holman of Clifton Hill, became engaged in a difficulty Sunday evening in which both used pistols. Martin escaped without injury but Holman was seriously if not fatally wounded. Martin at one time sold fruit trees here and is well known to many of our citizens. Later: Holman is dead and Martin is in jail at Huntsville. 22 Oct 1897--The 16-year-old son of Robert Dougherty of Howard county got one of his fingers so badly crushed in a cider mill that it had to be amputated. Mr. Dougherty brought the boy to town Tuesday and Dr. G. M. Nichols removed the finger. 22 Oct 1897--HUGH MCCALL KILLED--Met Death in a Railroad Wreck in Arkansas Last Saturday Morning--The many friends of Hugh McCall here were shocked last Sunday morning when word came that he had been killed in a wreck on the Frisco in Arkansas. The wreck in which he met death was a head end collision between two freight trains. Both trains were going at full speed and met on a curve, and both engines were completely demolished. The engineers and firemen escaped with serious and perhaps fatal injuries, but Hugh, who was head-brakeman, was jammed against the boiler head and instantly killed. He had but recently moved from here to Huntington, Ark, where he went in search of employment. He had been carrying about $3,000 life insurance in the A. O. U. W. and K. of P., but was compelled to let his policy for $2,000 in the Workman lapse on account of the hard times, which left him with only $1,000 insurance. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his untimely end, to whom the News extends its sincere sympathy. 22 Oct 1897--Early one morning about eighteen years ago, Wm. Knight of Renick, bade his wife and baby good bye, and was never heard from by them until one day this week, when he returned and made himself known to his son, Pole Knight, who is now a man grown and married. Mr. Knight had not been gone many months before news came to Mrs. Knight that her husband was dead, when she laid aside her weeds and married "Sailor" Sam Jones and has lived happily with him ever since. She has again taken Mr. Knight to her heart, and Sam says he sees nothing in the future for him but to give up his boarding house, hunt new diggings and begin life anew. 22 Oct 1897--Mr. James Finnell died at his home, 402 Bertley street, in this city Saturday morning at 4 o'clock, of general debility, aged 67 years. The deceased leaves a wife and four children--two sons and two daughters. One of his sons, W. C. Finnell, in foreman of the Wabash bridge department at this place, while the other, C. W. , holds a lucrative position with the company as bridge carpenter. The daughters are Mrs. Dora Robb, of this city, and Mrs. Maggie Hubbard, of Boone county--Moberly Democrat. Mr. Finnell was well known here having lived here a number of years, and his friends will be pained to learn of his death. 29 Oct 1897--Died, near Burton, on the 25th, Demarcus George, aged about 60. Two of his sons come in from Colorado Wednesday, but did not arrive until after the father had been buried. 29 Oct 1897--John Ryan, a young farmer living near New Franklin was found dead in a thicket of brush not far from his residence last Saturday morning. How he came to his death is a mystery. 29 Oct 1897--T. W. Burton has bought a livery stable at Huntsville, and removed to that place yesterday. Mr. Burton was one of Higbee's best citizens, and the News takes pleasure in commending him and family to the good people of Huntsville. 29 Oct 1897--The ink on the last issue of the NEWS had hardly dried when Mrs. Sam Jones gave this office a call. Mrs. Jones was laboring under the impression that the NEWS had done her a grievous wrong in its account of the return of her first husband, Wm. Knight, who left her at Renick about 18 years ago. Mr. Jones says the article in question was wrong in several particulars and asks that we make the corrections this week, which we do. The first and most important error was that she had taken Mr. Knight back to her heart. Second, that her married life with Mr. Jones had been a happy one. Third, that the statement that a report reached her some months after Knight's departure that he was dead is likewise a mistake. She says she never heard of him until two months ago, when her son, Poley, received a letter from him. She says that Sam's statement that he would have to hunt new diggings and being life anew is true, but that he has no one to blame but himself. Mrs. Jones says she is tired of people calling her Mrs. Jones-Knight and Mrs. Knight-Jones, and requests us to inform the public that when she takes Knight back to her heart she will let them know it. We are sorry we were misinformed last week and hope these corrections will make matters all right. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 Sep 1897--FROM EBENEZAR--Born, on the 29th, to T. D. Williams and wife, a son. 3 Sep 1897--Clyde Giles and Miss Maud Blythe drove over to Huntsville Sunday, and Monday morning procured a license and were married. They were accompanied by Wm. Smith and his sister, Miss Effie. 3 Sep 1897--Thos. Williams and Miss Maggie Murphy of this place drove over to Huntsville Tuesday and were married, but by whom we could not learn. Their marriage was a surprise to their most intimate friends as none of them knew anything about it until their return. The News joins other friends in congratulations and hopes their fondest expectations may be realized. 3 Sep 1897--Willie Boyd who was accidentally shot some time ago, is able to be up town. 3 Sep 1897--Mrs. G. A. Dougherty was called to Elliott Tuesday by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Kate Marshall. 3 Sep 1897--Mrs. E. Fowkes, of Hannibal, accompanied by her niece, Miss Fannie Duffield, of Higbee, left Tuesday for Fulton where she will place the latter in the Christian Orphan home. (compiler's notes: see follow-up article in next week) 3 Sep 1897--Michael Clark, of Moberly, committed suicide Monday by taking an overdose of laudanum. He was 21 years old and leaves a wife and three children. 3 Sep 1897--Born, on the 30th, to Lee Hager and wife, a daughter. 3 Sep 1897--Born, on the 29th, to T. D. Williams and wife, a son. 3 Sep 1897--Joe Wheeler is minus a finger and has his face full of shot, the result of an accidental shot Monday. He was out hunting with a shot gun, when it was in some manner discharged. The index finger of his right hand was badly mangled, and a large number of shot penetrated his face. Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie was called and amputated the finger and dressed the face wounds. At last account the patient was getting along nicely. 3 Sep 1897--Wednesday morning Mr. Shedon Ketchum and Miss Fannie Sum.....drove to Fayette, where th.......cured license and were m........The News extends congratul...... 3 Sep 1897--Rev. Jesse R. Green, pastor of the Baptist church at Monroe City, and well-known here, committed suicide Thursday of last week by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been sick for some time and was delirious for the last day or two. He became despondent over his church work, as he had not been meeting with the success he desired and resigned his pastorate, although his church was well satisfied with his ministry and decided not to accept his resignation. He had been ...unusually close student and the........ding physicians say that this, .....with the brooding over the failure of desired success in his church work, caused his mind to give way resulting in the attempt on his life. 10 Sep 1897--The grand jury ignored the charge against Daniel Rose of shooting J. W. Norris with intent to kill, at Palmyra recently. Dr. Norris is still helpless and unable to move, though he believes he will recover. 10 Sep 1897--Born, on the 6th to Alex Jacobs and wife, a son. The child was born dead. Mrs. Jacobs is getting along very well. 10 Sep 1897--Born, on the 3rd, to Geo. Thorborn and wife, a son. The child only lived a short time. Mrs. Thorborn is getting along nicely. 10 Sep 1897--Sandy White, an old and highly respected farmer living near Sturgeon, died Thursday night of last week, after a short illness. 10 Sep 1897--Mrs. Jane Russell and her daughter, Mrs. John Pilkerton and little grandson, Willie Jones, left Tuesday for a two weeks visit with relatives in Kansas. 10 Sep 1897--Ex-judge D. J. Stamper of Clifton Hill, who has been in poor health for some time, died at his residence Monday evening aged 62 years. The judge had been a resident of the county since 1856. 10 Sep 1897--Died, in Higbee, on the 7th, Leona, the 5-year-old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Lud Newman. The remains were taken to Roanoke Wednesday evening for interment. The News extends heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved parents. 10 Sep 1897--"Uncle" Tip Pemberton, one of Howard county's pioneers, and one of the oldest settlers in the county, was in town Monday, feeling and looking hale and hearty for one of his age. He will in a few days have reached the 86th mile-post of life. He says and claims what no other man can say or claim--that during his natural life, and in which he has been thrown among all kinds and classes of people, he never had a quarrel or fuss or ever felt that he wanted to strike a fellow man. Uncle Tip says he feels like a two-year-old--in fact, has never in all his life felt old. He has but one defect through-out his anatomy, which is the loss of sight from one eye. With the remaining one he sees to read and write without glasses. He has seen life in all its phases and is quite interesting in his narration's of Southern and Western life in his younger days away back in the 40s. His travels through Old Mexico and California are very interesting. Today he shows the deep-laid scars on his thigh and arm made by a mighty grizzly of the Rockies in which he was master of the fight. Uncle Tip is thinking of moving to town, where, he says, his opportunities will be greater for meeting up with some spry widow who might like to trot in double harness again. The old gentleman says he can yet go all the gaits and if any spry widow doubts the assertion, why, he says, just let her try him on. 10 Sep 1897--Married, in Huntsville, on September 8th, Mr. J. D. Rutherford and Miss Ada L. Jackson. The bride is a sister of Mrs. T. H. Walton of this place. The News extends good wishes. 10 Sep 1897--In reading proof last week we overlooked a very serious mistake which we hasten to correct. In speaking of Mrs. E. Fowkes accompanying Miss Fanny Duffield to Fulton for the purpose of placing her in school at that place, we referred to the school as the Christian Orphan Home, when we should have said Christian Orphan School. This institution is in charge of the Christian Church of the State of Missouri and for every three pay students one orphan can go free of charge, hence the name. Beside a desire to progress fast, the knowledge that she is assisting some poor orphan, will cause Miss Fannie to study diligently and we predict that she will return with honor to herself and credit to relatives and friends. To let the mistake go uncorrected would be gross injustice and would leave the impression with those unacquainted with the facts that Miss Fannie had been thrown upon charity by relatives, but such is not the case by any means. 10 Sep 1897--R. R. Ackert, one of the oldest and most popular conductors on the Wabash, fell from his train Tuesday morning about 2 o'clock and was so badly hurt that he died the following evening. His train left Des Moines on time and everything went well until Belknap was passed, when Ackert was missed. The train was sidetracked and the crew returned to look for him. He was found four miles from Belknap lying unconscious by the side of the track with three ribs broken and a bad scalp wound and bruised about the base of the brain. He was taken to Belknap where his wounds were dressed and was later brought to the hospital at Moberly. He stated some time before death that some one knocked him from the train but the crew is of the opinion that he fell. He had been in the employ of the company 52 years. 10 Sep 1897--In the court docket, #50, Martha Anderson vs. J. Anderson. 17 Sep 1897--FROM HARRISBURG--George Gilvin went to Fayette Monday to see the king cure-all. Joe Dougherty who had lost his hearing returned and informed us he could hear a tick crawl across the road. 17 Sep 1897--FROM HARRISBURG--The wife of John Givens was found dead in bed last Wednesday morning. Heart trouble is supposed to be the cause. She was an ex-slave of Chas. Givens. 17 Sep 1897--RENICK--It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the death of Mrs. Rosa McAdams, nee Hubbard, of Prairie Hill, Mo. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hubbard, and was, until her marriage to Dr. McAdams a little over two years ago, a resident of this place. She was formerly a member of the Methodist church at Renick, a conscientious working member and loved by all who knew her. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community. 17 Sep 1897--Born, on the 9th, to Wm. Chapman and wife, a daughter. 17 Sep 1897--Born, on the 10th, to Bruce Redmon and wife, a daughter. 17 Sep 1897--Born, on the 11th, to Wm. Campbell and wife, a daughter. 17 Sep 1897--Born, on the 15th, to Wm. Smith and wife, a daughter. 17 Sep 1897--Married, on the 15th, Mr. Frank W. Hayden of near Yates and Miss Dora Whitmore of near McMullin. The News extends good wishes. 17 Sep 1897--Wm. Hursman was arrested here Monday charged with robbing a store at Waverly about a year ago. The sheriff of LaFayette county came down Monday night and took him to Lexington where he will be tried. 17 Sep 1897--Married, on the 7th, at the residence of the bride's parents, W. W. Adams and wife, Miss Nannie Adams and S. C. Scott, of Moberly. Eld. W. B. Anderson, officiating. 17 Sep 1897--Thos. Owings, a prominent Attorney of Fayette, died at that place Monday morning, aged 60 years. 17 Sep 1897--The patients at the Fulton lunatic asylum are to be provided with gray uniforms while the attendants will wear blue. Visitors frequently find difficulty in distinguishing the difference between attendants and lunatics, many of the crazy people having a more intelligent look than their guards.--Centralia Guard. 24 Sept 1897-John Hardin, of Prairie, was in town yesterday. He is being urged to make the race for sheriff and has about consented to do so. Mr. H. is a man of fine business qualities and would make as good an officer as the county ever had. If he enters the race he will make it interesting for all opponents. 24 Sep 1897--F. C. Bottoms has sold his butcher shop to G. A. Dougherty who will take charge the first of the month. Mr. Dougherty has had some experience in the butcher business which will enable him to conduct the business with satisfaction to the patrons and profit to himself. 24 Sep 1897--Born, on the 18th, to John Robb and wife, a son. 24 Sep 1897--Born, on the 18, to Wm. Robb and wife, a daughter. 24 Sep 1897--Chas Martin, who killed Walter Hager at the residence of Allen Terrill near Renick last Spring, has been indicted for murder in the first degree. 24 Sep 1897--Mrs. Magruder, widow of the late Travis Magruder, died at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening last at the residence of her son-in-law,--. Sunderland near Mt. Ararat church, aged 68 years. There survives her two sons and three daughters all of whom live close around in that neighborhood. Mrs. Magruder was stricken with paralysis on Aug 25, six years ago, from which she recovered so much that she could actively move about among her friends with little, if any, assistance, until about three weeks age when she was again stricken with paralysis, which terminated in her death. She was for 23 years a member of the Mt. Ararat church, having been baptized into its membership in 1874 by Rev. S. Y. Pitts. No member of the church seemed to take greater interest in its working and welfare than she did, and she died with a full assurance of salvation through the grace of her Savior. Her remains were laid to rest in the presence of an immense assembly of friends and neighbors, in the family burial ground one mile east of the church on Sunday. Services were conducted at the church by Elds. Maupin and Rice. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections comments welcome.

6 Aug 1897--Gus Adkins and wife of Howard county, came near meeting with a serious accident yesterday. They had started to drive to Higbee in a two horse buggy and all went well until they struck a bridge a few miles south of town, which gave away precipitating the team, buggy and occupants into the water nine feet below. Strange to say the team and buggy as well as Mr. and Mrs. Adkins escaped serious injury. 6 Aug 1897--Died, near Clark, on July 29th, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Mary Rice, aged 70 years. 6 Aug 1897--Born, on the 4th, to Geo. Webb and wife, a son. 6 Aug 1897--Lewis Taylor and Emma Reed, both colored, were married Sunday evening by Justice Ranking. 6 Aug 1897--Little Ransom Street, son of Mrs. Samuel Street who died here a year and a half ago, is making his home with Mr. Wm. Prowell on the Perche. This is a good home for the little fellow and his friends here will rejoice at his good luck. 6 Aug 1897--Ben Gueren living a few miles south of town was called to Moberly Saturday by the death of his brother-in-law, A. H. Nise, who died suddenly at that place Saturday morning. 6 Aug 1897--John Stockton, a prominent citizen, died suddenly Tuesday night of last week at the home of his brother-in-law in Howard county. Stockton and his son George after spending the evening picking blackberries had retired for the night. They had not been in bed long when George noticed that his father was breathing hard but thought him asleep. The breathing stopped suddenly and George lighted a lamp to see what was wrong and found his father dead. 6 Aug 1897--Died, in Moberly, on the 31st of July, a. H. Nise, aged 84 years. Up to within a few days of his death he was probably one of the most active men of his age in the county. 6 Aug 1897--Arch Cottle, a farmer living near Centralia, was killed at that place Tuesday evening by the west bound passenger on the Alton while trying to cross the track in a cart. The horse was instantly killed and the cart torn to pieces. Cottle's body was mangled beyond recognition. He was 46 years of age and a member of the A. O. U. W. 13 Aug 1897--Walter and Clabe Dougherty, sons of Hon. C. A. Dougherty, of Howard county, have been quite sick with fever for several days. 13 Aug 1897--Died, on the 12th inst, the infant son of Lev Pattrick and wife. 13 Aug 1897--Born, near Moberly, on the 4th, to Earl Buchanan and wife, a daughter. 13 Aug 1897--A party of young people left Sturgeon Tuesday morning for Rocheport on a fishing and camping out party, and while taking breakfast near Harrisburg a pistol in the hands of Miss Maude McCallister was accidentally discharged and shot Miss Eliza Riggs in the abdomen. The wound is almost sure to prove fatal. 20 Aug 1897--Born, on the 15th, to W. G. Duncan and wife, a daughter. 20 Aug 1897--Miss Eliza Riggs, of near Sturgeon, who was accidentally shot ten days ago while out camping, died Tuesday morning. 20 Aug 1897--B. F. Freeman, a prominent business man of Fayette, died last Saturday. 20 Aug 1897--ACCIDENTALLY SHOT--Just before noon yesterday the citizens of Higbee were thrown into a state of great excitement by one of T. W. Burton's livery rigs driving up to the Savings Bank with Willie, the 18-year-old son of Dr. Wm. Boyd and wife, who had been shot and dangerously wounded. About this time a child by the name of Wall came up and reported that while on the Moniteau he heard three shots fired and saw a man fall from his horse. Mayor Murphy notified constable J. C. Elgin, who called to his assistance N. N. Dysart, Jas. Palmer, W. F. Jones and A. B. Heathman, who left at once to investigate the matter. Arriving on the Moniteau they found where a party had just broken camp, and following the trail soon overhauled a two-horse wagon in charge of Collins Crews and Jesse Silver of Sturgeon, and two girls, May Smith and Willie Hall, who claimed to be from Kansas City. The parties left Sturgeon Monday and have been camping around in the brush ever since. From Crews it was learned that there was a fifth party and Constable Elgin sent part of his force back to where the party had camped, and arrested Joe Lessley, and brought him with the other four to town, where they were questioned in regard to the shooting, all of whom claimed that the shooting was an accident. They claimed that Lessley was riding behind young Boyd, that he fired off a pistol and frightened the horse, which commenced jumping, and in trying to save himself from falling, the pistol was accidentally discharged with the result as above stated. With this explanation the parties were turned loose. Drs. Dinwiddie and Nichols examined the wound of young Boyd and pronounced it a serious if not a fatal one. The ball penetrated the back below the shoulder, and so far, has not been located. The occurrence has cast a gloom over the entire community. 20 Aug 1897--F. M. Andrews returned yesterday from the Soldiers' Home at Fort Leavenworth. 20 Aug 1897--A frightful accident occurred at a coal mine at Hiteman, IA, Monday morning in which three men were fatally, and a score of others, badly injured. At 7:30 the 200 men employed in the mines were lowered in the shaft and all got aboard the 23 cars in waiting to convey them down a steep incline to their work. After the train had started, and while going at lightning speed down the incline, the coupling between the second and third cars from the rear broke and the remaining 23 cars started down the incline, free from all restraint, at frightful speed. With cries of horror the men saw what had occurred, but were too late to help themselves. Many jumped and were caught between cars and the wall and crushed. A short distance away the track turns a sharp curve, and the train of cars struck this curve with frightful force and men and cars were crushed in a mass. Among those who were hurt was Gomer Griffiths who had both legs crushed. It is thought by relatives here that is the Gomer Griffiths who formerly made his home at that place. 27 Aug 1897--Born, on the 21st, to John S. Rule and wife, a daughter. 27 Aug 1897--Married, in Renick, on the 22nd, at the residence of Horace Marshall, Ed. Morton and Miss Ida Walker, both of Renick. Rev. F. J. Mapel officiated. 27 Aug 1897--Married, in Higbee, on August 25, 1897, at the residence of the bride's uncle, D. R. Maple, Mr. Martin Taber and Miss Joanna Sharp, Eld. George Thorburn officiating. The attendants were Wm. Russell and Miss Celia Rees. After congratulations had been extended the guests, about thirty in number, were invited to an elegant supper that had been prepared for the occasion, to which all did ample justice. The bride is one of Higbee's most handsome young ladies and the groom one of her most energetic young men. The News joins their host of friends in wishing them a long and happy life. 27 Aug 1897--Married on the 26th, Mr. Rollie Jones and Mrs. Robert Reynolds. 27 Aug 1897--Married, on the 25th, Mr. Ed Smith and Miss Emma Hamilton. 27 Aug 1897--A serious runaway occurred near Glasgow Monday in which Mrs. F. M. Colvin received injuries from which she died next day. Mrs. Eliza Beach, of Keytesville, received a compound fracture of the leg, and Miss Mary and Chas. Veach received slight injuries. The accident occurred while the party was going down a very steep hill. The harness broke when the carriage ran against the horses, causing them to run away. 27 Aug 1897--Mrs. Sam Smith of Elliott, with her children is at present visiting her parents, T. D. Williams and wife. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

2 Jul 1897--Mrs. Gus Adkins, of near Myres, is quite sick. 2 July 1897--Born, recently, to A. B. Johnson and wife, a daughter. 2 July 1897--One day last week as Jonas Robb and family were returning home from Huntsville, lightning struck a large tree near the road close by them, so we are informed, and Mr. Robb was rendered unconscious by the shock and other persons in the carriage were badly shocked. However, Mr. Robb regained consciousness in a short time--Armstrong Herald. 2 July 1897--J. E. Wyott last Saturday morning left Higbee with a two-horse team to move his son-in-law, Gus Jester, to Jones & Davis' coal mine near Moberly. When about three miles out the team became frightened and ran away, throwing Myrtle Wyott from the wagon and breaking her collar bone. Mr. Wyott, assisted by Wm. Burton, brought the child to town and had her wounds dressed. She is getting along nicely. 2 July 1897--One of the most pleasant events of the season was the marriage of Claude D. Marshall, to Miss Irma Mathers, the accomplished daughter of J. F. Mathers and wife, which was solemnized at the residence of bride's parents, near Renick, Wednesday evening, June 23, 1897. At an early hour the parlor was well filled with the invited guests and promptly at 8:30, the fair young couple, preceeded by Asa Ragsdale and Miss Opal Marshall, O. B. Marshall and Miss Elsie Mathers, entered the parlor, where they were met by Rev. G. A. Perkins, of Moberly, who, in a short but impressive ceremony, joined the happy couple for life. Immediately after the ceremony, they were invited into the dining room, where, in the midst of friends, mirth and merriment, they partook of a sumptuous repast. Too much cannot be said for this young couple. The bride is an accomplished young lady and of an amiable disposition, while the groom is a young man of enviable reputation. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. After September they will reside in Cairo, where Mr. Marshall has the principalship of the Cairo public school. 9 Jul 1897--Quite a number of men will leave Elliott in a few days for the West, hoping to secure work. 9 July 1897--Born, recently, to Thos. Wheeler and wife, a daughter. 9 July 1897--Died, on the 5th, infant child of Marion Murry and wife. 9 July 1897--Died, near Yates, on the 5th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Foster. 9 July 1897--The home of J. Horace Miller, on Elm street, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty marriage on Wednesday of last week. The contracting parties were Mr. Thomas A. Mitchell, a prominent young business man of Lamont, Pettis county, and Miss Minnie Maupin of Renick. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. Alfred Smith, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, of Moberly. The bride is a sister of J. N. Hamilton and Misses Dollie and Lillie Maupin, and an amiable and accomplished young lady. They left on the afternoon train for the home of the groom. The Herald joins with the friends of the bride here and elsewhere in the county in extending congratulations--Huntsville Herald. 16 July 1897--HARRISBURG ITEMS--John Williams and wife visited relatives in Rocheport Sunday. 16 July 1897--Miss Emma Chapman, of Rocheport is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Williams. 16 July 1897--Miss Virgie Hazzard died last Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, of that dreaded disease, consumption. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church last Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. Wright. 16 July 1897--IN MEMORIAM--At a meeting of a committee of the Randolph County Christian Endeavor Union, the following resolutions were passed in regard to our departed Christian friend and co-worker and treasurer, Oscar Landram, who died July 4, 1897. (the rest of the resolution adds nothing more of substance. Omitted because of time constraints.) 16 July 1897--Born on the 10th, to Garrett Lyons and wife, a son. 16 July 1897--Died, on the 10th, Geo. Welch, col, of general debility, aged about 70 years 16 July 1897--Dr. R. E. Lee, of Napton, was thrown from his buggy this week and killed. The doctor was formerly from Mexico, Mo. 23 July 1897--The NEWS is reliably informed that the damage suit of Mrs. Mollie Milliken against J. B. Andrews, which has been pending in the Howard county circuit court for some time, has been compromised. We were unable to learn upon what basis the compromise was effected. 23 July 1897--The marriage of Mr. Frank Grimes, Jr, and Miss Beulah McCausland, two well known young people of this city, was quite a surprise to relatives and friends alike here. The young couple had confided their secret to a very few most intimate friends. Sunday, Miss McCausland went to Higbee, ostensibly for a visit. On Monday, Mr. Grimes, accompanied by messrs. Paul Grigsby and James Deatherage and Rev. J. M. McManaway pastor of the first Baptist Church of this city, who was scarcely given time to go to his residence and don his "best suit of clothes," left here at 11:05 and arriving at Higbee went without delay to the residence of a "mutual friend" and in a few choice words the reverend gentlemen linked for weal or woe the destinies of the happy young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes then left for the western part of the state, where the groom will solicit for a life insurance company for a time. The groom's parents did not learn of the wedding until Tuesday. It is supposed that the bride's family was aware of the young couple's intentions. The Leader trust that they may never have cause to regret the step they have taken and that happiness and prosperity will ever attend them.--Fayette Leader. 23 July 1897--Died, on the 18th, after an illness of twelve hours, the 14 months old daughter of Sid Neal and wife. 23 July 1897--Died, near Burton, on the 19th, the 17 months old son of Gus Williams and wife. 23 July 1897--E. C. Siecott, of Moberly, was adjudged insane by the county court Monday and ordered placed in the asylum at Fulton. 23 July 1897--Born, on the 18th, to C. S. Hargis and wife, a son. 23 July 1897--Died, near Hallsville, on the 17th, Thos. Pemberton, aged 26 years. Deceased was a son of Uncle Tip Pemberton who resides a few miles southwest of Higbee. 23 July 1897--A. W. Jones, of Nevada, an uncle of W. F. Jones, of Higbee, was stricken with paralysis Thursday of last week and for several days was in a critical condition. Mr. Jones received a card Tuesday morning stating that his uncle was some better. 24 July 1897--Married, in Higbee, on the 19th, at the residence of W. M. Whitmore and wife, Mr. Frank Grimes and Miss Beulah McCausland, both of Fayette. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. McMannoway, of Fayette. The young couple left at 2:30 p.m. over the Alton for Kansas City. The News extends good wishes. 24 July 1897--C. H. Anderson, Deputy Grand Master Workman for the A. O. U. W., will be in Higbee on July the 28th, and will deliver a lecture to the members of the order and their families. Every Brother is earnestly requested to be present on that date. This is not a public meeting, but only intended for the brotherhood and their families. W. H. Welch, Recorder. 24 July 1897--Wm. Basey, of near Myres, died suddenly last Saturday, the 17th, at the residence of J. W. Myres, near Hilldale, Mo. On Friday Mr. Basey took his wife and two children and drove to his father's, near Sebree. Soon after leaving home he was taken with a chill, which wore off towards evening. Saturday morning they gathered blackberries and in the evening started home, when he was taken with another chill, and concluded to stop at Mr. Myres' until he got better, sending his wife and children home with the berries. Mrs. Basey had not gone far before she was overtaken and asked to return to Mr. Myres, which she did, but did not arrive until Mr. Basey had passed away. The News extends to the bereaved family it's heart felt sympathy. 30 July 1897--WRONGS RIGHTED WITH A PISTOL--Daniel Rose of Palmyra Fatally Wounds The Betrayer of His Daughter--Palmyra, MO, July 23--Last Friday night Daniel Rose found Dr. J. W. Norris in the bed-room of his daughter. This morning, just before 9 o'clock, Rose met Norris on the street in front of the post office and shot him down with a revolver. After Norris was down he drew a revolver and fired two shots at Rose, but did not hit him. Norris' wound is supposed to be fatal. Daniel Rose avowed Sunday that he would kill Norris at the first opportunity. Since then Rose has been watching for him and this morning he concealed himself in the rear part of the store room and watched for Dr. Norris to go to the post-office. Just as Dr. Norris came along and was about to enter the office Rose shot him in the back. Norris fell to the sidewalk and while lying there drew his revolver and shot at Rose twice, but neither ball took effect. Rose was immediately arrested, disarmed and placed in jail. Dr. Norris was conveyed to his home and Dr. Hays of Hannibal sent for. There is intense excitement in Palmyra, but no one censures Rose for his act. Norris was one of the leading physicians in Marion county. His wife is prostrated over the sad affair, and it is feared that she will not recover from the terrible shock. The general comment is that Rose was justified in killing the man who invaded his household. The affair that caused today's shooting has been the talk of the town since last Sunday. About 1 o'clock that morning Dr. Norris, a leading physician of the city, carried a ladder to the residence of Daniel Rose, a near neighbor, ascending to the second story of the house and entered the room occupied by Katie Rose, the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rose. The father and mother, who slept on the first floor, were awakened by a noise upstairs, and believing that burglars had entered the house, Mr. Rose armed himself with a butcher knife and ascended the stairs. On reaching his daughter's room Rose was horrified to find his neighbor, Dr. Norris, in her apartment and partially disrobed. Rose rushed furiously on the doctor with his butcher knife, threatening to kill him on the spot. Norris, however, was the more powerful of the two men, and he defended himself so vigorously that Rose was soon disabled. He was badly bruised about the head and face and bled freely. Mrs. Rose ran out of the house screaming murder and people turned out en masse to help catch a burglar, as they supposed. This frightened the doctor, who ran out of the house, jumped over a board fence reached his own home and secreted himself in his barn. Miss Rose is 20 years old, fascinating and beautiful. The next morning after the sensational events given above she and her father disappeared. Dr. Norris has appeared as usual at his office but has refused to talk about the affair. 30 July 1897--Orville Pitney intends leaving in a couple of weeks for Colorado. 30 July 1897--Jas. Dougherty who was tried at Fayette last week for the murder of Jas. Dennis at Burton about a year ago, was acquitted. 30 July 1897--A. L. Eastman was found hanging to the limb of a tree on the farm of S. A. Moss, near Callao, Sunday. In the man's pocket was found a note saying that poor health was the cause of the act. Eastman had recently worked in the coal mines at Ardmore. 30 July 1897--Died, in Moberly, on the 27 inst, of heart failure, Mrs. Mary Nicholson, wife of J. F. Nicholson, general foreman of the Wabash car department. The remains were taken to Litchfield, Ill, for interment. 30 July 1897--J. H. Hardin of Prairie township was in town Wednesday. He reports a fine prospect for corn. Mr. Hardin is being urged to enter the race for Sheriff next spring. He is well known in the county and would make a strong race. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Charley - Got the CD. Thanks so much. Of course, as clumsy and a klutz as I am, I have misplaced your address. Please forgive me. I am gone for the next week plus but will let you know again how good it is. Thanks again. You are generous. Carolyn