Does anyone know of the couple mentioned as getting married in the 1Dec 1894 papaer. I am searching for a Thomas Burge who married a Dennis woman. This could be a son. Thanks, Susan Lane

1 Dec 1894--Mrs. Chas. Buckler and Miss Versa Osborne were married at the residence of the bride's father, Lum Osborne, on Wednesday, Nov 28, Rev. Townsend Wright officiating. 15 Dec 1894--In mentioning the marriage of Chas. Buckler and Miss Versa Osborne week before last, we stated that the marriage took place at the bride's father's, Lum Osborne, when it should have been the bride's brother's Lum Osborne. 1 Dec 1894--Married, in Moberly on the 28th, Mr. Frank Burge and Miss Rosie Mathieu. 1 Dec 1894--W. E. Rennolds of Moberly died at that place Monday aged 54 years. 1 Dec 1894--The marriage of Mr. John Ennis Jr. and Miss Alice Winn, daughter of judge George Winn, and John Simson and Miss Francis Taylor all of Howard county, were solemnized at Bethel church Thursday evening, Rev. John Holland officiating. 1 Dec 1894--Died, in Sturgeon, on the 28th, at the residence of Mrs. A. E. Mayer, Mrs. Ella Elliott, of pneumonia age 32 years. The remains were brought here Thursday morning and were laid to rest in the Tucker burying ground. Deceased leaves a little boy aged 6 years and an aged mother to mourn her death. 8 Dec 1894--Mrs. Jane Scott of Audrain county, killed herself Monday by cutting her throat with a razor. 8 Dec 1894--Eph Tanner of Mexico, took a dose of "rough on rats" Saturday. He's with the angels now. 8 Dec 1894--George March was caught under a fall of earth at the Beasly mines near Joplin, Monday, and instantly killed. 8 Dec 1894--Near Brown's station, Mo, Monday night Lonnie Wright and John McLane, aged about 20 years, had a quarrel over a 17 year old girl. McLane stabbed Wright several times with a knife, inflicting what may prove fatal wounds. 8 Dec 1894--FROM YATES--Born on the 28th to J. P. Hammett and wife, a son. 8 Dec 1894--W. H. Shelby, a prominent citizen of Moberly, died Wednesday, aged 62 years. 8 Dec 1894--Dr. Thos. Hamilton, one of the oldest citizens of Renick, died at his residence in that place last Monday, aged 69 years. 8 Dec 1894--J. M. Crew, our efficient postmaster, received a telegram from Blockton, Iowa, Tuesday, informing him of the death of his father. He left at once to join the grief-stricken family. 8 Dec 1894--Dan Evans Jr, formerly of this place, but now of Columbia, was married Thursday of last week to a Callaway county girl. The News extends good wishes. 8 Dec 1894--Born, in Mexico, on the 3rd, to Joe L. Andrews and wife, a son. 8 Dec 1894--Everett Tritch and Miss Emma Owens were married at the residence of the bride's parents in Moberly Wednesday of last week. 8 Dec 1894--J. C. Hutton, a prominent citizen of Moberly, died suddenly Saturday at Enterprise, Mo. He was visiting a sister at that place. 15 Dec 1894--Quite a sensational wedding took place in the jail at Fayette Thursday night of last week. For some Miss Willie Crigler, daughter of sheriff Crigler, had been receiving attentions from Walter Swain, a young man about town. The girl's father and oldest brother objected the ground that Walter's occupation was doubtful. So they concluded to elope. The father and son were on the lookout, however, and the son entered the carriage as it was being driven to the groom's rooms. Arriving there some words ensued which resulted in the sheriff giving his consent. It was now 2 o'clock, but Walter wanted to strike while the iron was hot so he aroused Recorder Watts from his peaceful slumber and procured a marriage license. He then awoke Dr. Schuck, the Baptist minister who performed the ceremony in the jail. The happy couple then left for Keytesville the groom's home. 15 Dec 1894--Harry Morgan, aged 17, living near Dearborn in Platt county, met death in a peculiar and horrible manner one night last week. The boy was a very sound sleeper and slept with his mouth open. During the night a full grown mouse entered his mouth, went down his throat and cut the linings of his stomach before it died. It required a post mortem examination to find out what caused the boy's death, as when the family was awakened by his groans he was too near dead to talk.--Kansas City Times. 15 Dec 1894--Miss Dode Burton has sold her stock of millinery goods to Mrs. John Pilkerton, who took charge Wednesday. 15 Dec 1894--Born, on the 14th, to Dab Wilcox and wife a son. 15 Dec 1894--Geo. Smith, a Negro boy aged 19, while hunting near Keytesville last week, accidentally shot and killed himself. 15 Dec 1894--Died, on the 13 of consumption, Mrs. John Davis, aged 23 years. She leaves a husband and a five year old son to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church at one o'clock yesterday by Revs. Holland and Wilkingson, after which the remains were conveyed to the Ebenezzar burying ground for interment. 15 Dec 1894--Married, in Huntsville, on the 11th, Mr. Ira Galispie, of Clearmont, Mo, and Miss Annie Brooks, of this place Eld. J. A. Berry, officiating. The News extends good wishes. 15 Dec 1894--Martin Robb of Fayette was given 40 lashes and orders to leave town one night this week by the citizens of that place for improper relations with his 13 year old niece. He skipped. 22 Dec 1894--Peter Murry, aged 76 years died at Fayette Thursday. 22 Dec 1894--Nannie, the 7 year old daughter of George Marshall and wife, of near Renick, died of hydrophobia Sunday evening in great agony. The child was fearfully bitten six weeks ago by a dog while returning from school. Two or three doctors were called and dressed the wounds and the child got along nicely until Friday evening when symptoms of hydrophobia appeared. Medical aid was at once summoned, but the little sufferer continued to grow worse until relieved by death. 22 Dec 1894--John F. Hannah died at his home in Moberly of heart disease. He was 70 years old. 22 Dec 1894--Mrs. Nancy Sartin living near Estill Howard county celebrated her 100 birthday last Saturday. 22 Dec 1894--At Moberly Wednesday of last week the little son of Wm. Grinell and wife was scalded to death by falling into a tub of hot water. 22 Dec 1894--John G. Denton of Audrain county was killed in Centralia last Saturday by Floyd Cunningham, a blacksmith of that place. Denton was speaking of a wagon he had purchased from some of the merchants when Cunningham remarked that his wagons were worth two of those purchased by Denton. In a joking way Denton remarked as he walked out, "Cunningham, you are crazy." This made Cunningham wild with rage, and he seized a bar of iron and overtaking Denton struck him an awful blow on the head. He staggered under the blow and fell against a picket fence badly lacerating his face and tearing out an eye. He was taken to the hotel where he died a few hours later. Cunningham armed himself and escaped but was captured and taken to Columbia. He was in the insane asylum at Fulton once, which accounts for his getting mad at what Denton said. 22 Dec 1894--Henderson Snyder who resided four miles south of Salisbury hung himself Wednesday of last week. No cause is known for the rash act. 22 Dec 1894--Born, on the 17th, to Dudly Bradly and wife a son. 22 Dec 1894--O. S. Barton, a prominent attorney of Glasgow, and Miss Maude Hayes, of Salisbury, were married in the Recorder's office at Huntsville Wednesday night of last week, Eld. Berry officiating. 22 Dec 1894--Born, on the 16, to Frank Miller and wife a son. 22 Dec 1894--Born, on the 18th, to Jackson Crawford and wife a daughter. 22 Dec 1894--Leo Green and Miss May Patton of near Roanoke were married Thursday evening. 22 Dec 1894--Wm. Lozier was found crushed to death in a coal mine at Keytesville Tuesday. 22 Dec 1894--Born, on the 18th, to Jackson Crawford and wife a daughter. 29 Dec 1894--An accident occurred in the Fray mine near Yates Thursday noon that cost Wm Robb his life. Robb and Geo Broadie were working a drift mine for W. H. Fray and went to work as usual Thursday morning. They were working some distance apart when the accident occurred. Mr. Broadie says that soon after noon he thought he heard someone hollo as if in distress, and hastened to Robb whom he found under a large rock. Being unable to remove the rock he pried it up and took his sledge hammer and removed it piece at a time. When he got Robb out he was still alive but unconscious. He was taken home and Drs. Dysart and Dinwiddle sent for who arrived a few minutes before he died. Deceased leaves a wife and one child who have the sympathy of the entire community. 29 Dec 1894--Married, in Bloomfield, Ill, on the 19th, Mr. Swan Johnson and Miss Susie Burge, both of near Puxico, Mo. The bride formerly resided here and her many friends here wish her much happiness. 29 Dec 1894--J. L. Dougherty public administrator of Howard has removed his family from Fayette to his farm near Myres. 29 Dec 1894--It had been rumored for some time that L. T. Patrick one of Moniteau's most prominent young farmers and Miss Delphi, the handsome 16-year old daughter of Mrs. Edward Jackson would wed during the holidays. When these rumors reached the ears of the old lady she refused, on the account of tender age of her daughter, to give her consent to the marriage. The young couple were determined to marry and being unable to procure license without the consent of the mother they called to their assistance a Miss Bagby, a friend of the bride, and Lem Jackson her brother and drove to Higbee Sunday, when the passenger on the Katy going south pulled in the four boarded it for Muskogee Indian Territory where they were married Monday. The bridal party returned Tuesday and were met at the train by a host of friends with whom the News heartily joins in good wishes for their future happiness. 29 Dec 1894--We stated last week that Leo Green and Miss Mae Patton of Roanoke, were married. Such was not the case. There were to have married but Green left for California or some other place. John Key a former sweetheart of Miss Patton, was on hand to witness the wedding, and when Green failed to put in an appearance. John informed them that he would fill Green's place if there was no objection, as he still loved her. He was taken at his word and they drove to Huntsville and were married. The News extends congratulations and hope that their happiness may never be marred. 29 Dec 1894--G. M. Glinn a breakman on the M K & T fell from the top of a freight car at Clinton Sunday and was killed. 29 Dec 1894--James H. Brassfield, Purcell I. T. , is anxious to find his three brothers, John, Americus, and Charles and his three sisters, Judosa, Mary and Frances. Through the death of his parents, who lived somewhere in Missouri, he was at a very early age separate from his family and is now eager to find some trace of them. 29 Dec 1894--Married in Moberly, on the 24th, by Rev. Father Ryne, Mr. John Spelman a prosperous young farmer of Boone county and Miss Laura Forest youngest daughter of J. M. Forest of Higbee. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes for a smooth journey through life. 29 Dec 1894--Near Florida, Mo, last Sunday, Robert Rouse accompanied his sweetheart, Miss Bettie Hayden to church. At the close of the service he assisted her into the buggy and started home. He had not driven more than 200 yards when he took a revolver from his pocket, placed the muzzle to the back of the young ladies head, pulled the trigger and at the report of the pistol she fell from the buggy mortally wounded. Rouse seeing that she was not dead attempted to shoot her again but the young lady begged him not to do so as she already had her death wound and wanted to reach home before she died. Rouse then put whip to his horses for three miles when he shot himself in the head dying instantly. Late information from Florida states that Miss Heyden will recover. The bullet glanced around her skull and she is now resting easy and physicians pronounce her wound not necessarily fatal. 29 Dec 1894--A special from St. Joseph, dated Dec 24, says: Late last night a colored man was driving along the road of this city when he picked up a man's hat. A short time later he came up with a buggy, in which was seated a dead man. His hands still clutched to the reins tightly, and the horses were going along in a walk. The corpse was that of T. B. Winborne, a wealthy stock dealer, who resides near DeKalb. It is supposed that heart disease was the cause of his death. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

3 Nov 1894--Born, on the 2nd, to R. S. Jones and wife, a son. 3 Nov 1894--Willard P. Cave and Miss Fannie Lango, of Moberly, were married Wednesday of last week. 3 Nov 1894--Miss Jennie Duckworth, formerly of this place died in Centerville, Ia, October 27, aged 19 years. 10 Nov 1894--Died at the residence of J. B. Graves, near town on the 5th, Mrs. Sallie Robb, aged 86 years. 10 Nov 1894--Born, on the 4th, to E. W. Cundiff and wife, a son. 10 Nov 1894--Born, on the 6th, to Jas. Warford and wife, a daughter. 10 Nov 1894--Mr. Jas Hare and Miss Lizzie Lamb of Higbee were married in Huntsville Tuesday. 10 Nov 1894--L. Kellogg, an old resident of Moberly died at his home in that place last Saturday aged 60 years. 10 Nov 1894--Married, on Nov 7 at the residence of and by Rev. W. B. Anderson, Perry Dooley of Stoutsville, and Mrs. Jessie Smith, of this place. The News extends good wishes. 10 Nov 1894--John M. Edwards is visiting his brother near town. 10 Nov 1894--The friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Anson will regret to learn of the death of their bright little son Fred which occurred at Pulaski, Ill, Friday of last week. 10 Nov 1894--Thos. H. Walkup, a prominent young business man of Armstrong, died at Hot Springs, Ark, Tuesday of typhoid fever. He went to the Springs some time ago to be treated for rheumatism, when he was taken with fever which resulted in his death. 17 Nov 1894--KILLED BY A HORSE--Last Sunday morning Pleas Sappington, a prosperous farmer living two miles southwest of Sturgeon, arranged to go with his children to Sturgeon to Sunday school. He caught the horse and started the children who expected him to overtake them on the way, but he failed to do so. When preaching was over they returned home and reported the matter to their mother who became alarmed, and a search was at once begun. It was not long before he was found near the barn in an unconscious condition. Assistance was called and he was removed to the house where he died an hour later. Upon examination it was found that his skull was badly fractured and one leg bruised. It is thought that his horse fell on him as one of the saddle stirrups was badly mashed and the horse's side showed evidences of a fall. 17 Nov 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Dr. Mangus has found among the latest returns a 11 pound daughter, born Nov 6. 17 Nov 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Willard Terrill and Miss Addie Shirley were married Sunday. May their lives be full of pleasure and success. 17 Nov 1894--Died, on Sunday, the 11th, infant child of Jas. Warford and wife. 17 Nov 1894--Married, near Moberly on the 11, G. L. Jenkins and Miss Lizzie Brock. 17 Nov 1894--Born, near Burton on the 12th, to Wesley Henderson and wife, a daughter. 17 Nov 1894--Rev. Wright was called to Cairo Wednesday to preach the funeral of Mrs. John Brock who died at that place Tuesday. 17 Nov 1894--W. Potts a prominent stock trader of Audrain county, died at his home in Mexico Sunday, of heart disease. 17 Nov 1894--Wm. Winn, one of the oldest citizens of Boone county, died at the residence of his son James, near Sturgeon last Sunday. 17 Nov 1894--Died, at Chetopa, Kansas, on the 13th, Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill, aged 50 years. Deceased was a sister of Green Duncan and Mrs. Joshua Hudson, both of whom were with her during her illness. 24 Nov 1894--Died, near Myres, on the 17th, the 5-year-old son of Barney Frazier and wife. 24 Nov 1894--Howard Nelson and Miss Ada Higdon of Howard, were married in Glasgow on the 21st. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Oct 1894--The dead body of Arthur Sherman, a popular young man of Fayette, who left that place several months ago to sell Farm Records and Pettis county bonds, was found at Holden a few days ago. It is supposed that he was murdered. The remains were taken to Fayette for interment. 6 Oct 1894--Born on the 29th, to Joe Hardwick and wife, a daughter. 6 Oct 1894--Died, in Fayette, on the 4th, Luther Dougherty, son of Jas. L. Dougherty, aged about 20 years. 6 Oct 1894--Married, on Monday, Oct 1, 1894, at Louisiana, Mo, Miss Latica Payne to Robert Baskett, of near this city. Uncle Bob is getting along in years, but still he does not think it is well for man to be alone. The groom is in his 75th year and the bride about 40. The bride has for years made her home at Mr. Baskett's and is well known and loved by a host of relatives and friends for her goodness to Uncle Bob, with all of whom we join in good wishes for their future happiness--Fayette Advertiser. 6 Oct 1894--Last Tuesday, Miss Drusie Hamblin swore out a warrant against Charles Hoover charging him with rape. Hoover was arrested and brought to Mexico. Friends of both parties interdated themselves in their behalf and succeeded in convincing Hoover that married life was to be preferred to a term in the pen. Miss Hamblin withdrew the charges against Hoover, a marriage license was secured and Tuesday night Justice Winscott married the couple at his residence. Both parties live near Thompson Station--Mexico Intelligencer. 6 Oct 1894--RICHARDSON-PARRILL--Real happy, indeed, was the union consummated Thursday evening in the marriage of Mr. Edward Richardson, of Farina, Ill, and Miss Anna Parrill, of this city. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. George W. Parrill, of south Fourth st. At eight o'clock the happy couple stood before Rev. T. S. Scott, of the Presbyterian church, who spoke the solemn words that made them husband and wife. The wedding was a very quiet affair and witnessed only by relatives. The groom is a member of the firm of Glich & Richardson, dealers in grain and implements of Farina, Illinois, and is a handsome and worthy young gentleman. Miss Parrill is a sister of Mr. George W. Parrill, the commercial traveler of this city, and is a lady of much grace and many amiable qualities. After the ceremony refreshments were served. The union is a very happy one and a host of friends wish Mr. and Mrs. Richardson a long life and much joy in their new home at Farina, to which place they will go in a few days to reside--Vincennes (Ind) Commercial, September 28th. Miss Anna's host of friends here join the News in extending good wishes. 6 Oct 1894--Mrs. Joseph W. Burton and son Richard, were called to St. Louis Sunday by the serious illness of the little son of Capt. Byrd Burton. 6 Oct 1894--G. R. Rennolds received a telegram from Moberly yesterday stating that Mrs. Bettie Dysart was not expected to live. LATER--Mrs. Dysart died at 3 o'clock. 6 Oct 1894--ALL THE NEWS FROM YATES--J. R. Williams and family visited his brother in Howard near Sharon last Sunday. 13 Oct 1894--Jim White shot and killed his sweetheart, Delia Morehead aged 17 years, four miles west of Roanoke last Monday, both were colored. When White was arrested he claimed the shooting to be accidental. 13 Oct 1894--ACCIDENTALLY KILLED--Richard Osborne, a prosperous farmer living near Thompson station, Audrain county, met with a sudden death last Saturday. He took a double barrel shotgun and left the house telling his wife that he was going out to kill some young rabbits and would not be gone long. In a few moments Mrs. Osborne heard the report of a gun but paid no attention to it. A neighbor woman came to get Mr. Osborne to haul her a load of wood. Mrs. Osborne left the house to tell her husband about hauling the wood, taking the path leading to the woods. She had not gone more than 100 yards before she came upon the dead body of her husband, whose clothes were on fire. She ran to the house and returned with two buckets of water and put the fire out. Neighbors were called and upon examination of the body it was found that one load of shot had entered the left breast just over the heart, and passed clear through the body. It is thought by the friends of the deceased that the shot was accidental. Mr. Osborne was raised in this neighborhood and was well known here. He leaves a wife and three children who have the sympathy of the entire community. The remains were brought here Sunday for interment and laid to rest in the City Cemetery. 20 Oct 1894--Fire broke out about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening in the residence of J. A. Lloyd near the Baptist church. The fire originated in the dining room during the absence of the family, and when discovered was getting under fair headway. Soon after the alarm was given the house was surrounded by a large crowd some of whom broke in the doors and windows and removed the household goods, while others begun one of the most gallant fights against the flames that ever occurred in Higbee. For more than an hour the flames were fought with salt and water before they were gotten under control. When the fight began there was hardly a man on the ground that had any idea of saving the building, but all hoped to prevent it from reaching the Baptist church on the south and the residence of Dan Jones on the north. Mr Jones thinking that his residence was doomed removed all his household goods which were badly damaged. The Lloyd building was badly damaged and it will cost nearly as much to repair it as it would to replace it with a new one. Mr Lloyd carried sufficient insurance to cover the loss on the building. The fire is thought to have originated from a lamp. 20 Oct 1894--N. C. Hulen aged 70 years died at his residence in Moberly Tuesday. 20 Oct 1894--Mrs. Emma Short, wife of W. L. Short, died near Harrisburg on the 14th. 20 Oct 1894--ALL THE NEWS FROM YATES--J. S. Williams and family of Howard county, visited his brother Joe, Sunday. 20 Oct 1894--ALL THE NEWS FROM YATES--Mrs. Tuggle and Mrs. Will Terrill went to Macon county Tuesday to attend the marriage of Kirk Winn to Miss Maggard, which came off Wednesday. 20 Oct 1894--E. G. Gray of St. Louis and Miss Janette Ewin of Fayette, were married Tuesday. 20 Oct 1894--Rev. Green Cary, one of the oldest Baptist ministers in North Missouri, died at his residence near Harrisburg Friday of last week, aged 80 years. 20 Oct 1894--Born, on the 15th, to Ed. Smith and wife a son. 20 Oct 1894--Married, in Burton, on the 10th, W. R. Tucker and Miss Lucy Warford. 20 Oct 1894--Mrs. Nellie Targget, wife of James Targget of Moberly, died at that place Friday of last week. 27 Oct 1894--The infant daughter of Mr. Talt Williams and wife of near Myres, died Wednesday of last week. 27 Oct 1894--Lou Ashby left Rocheport quietly Monday with his 7 month old baby, which he kidnapped from his wife Sunday at Renick. He has separated from her--Sedalia Democrat. 27 Oct 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Mr. Willie Wright and Miss Ersie Fray were married in Sturgeon Wednesday by Eld. J. W. Caldwell. May their lives ever be happy and prosperous. 27 Oct 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Miss Minnie Collier was brought home sick with fever last week from Kirksville where she had been attending school and continued to grow worse until the death angel relieved her of her suffering Monday. Her funeral took place at the new church here Tuesday. She was a kind sweet lady, and had many friends wherever she was known. 27 Oct 1894--ALL THE NEWS FROM YATES--Born on the 18th to Gorham Burton and wife a son. 27 Oct 1894--John Lewis of Columbia is under arrest for whipping his 7-year-old son to death. 27 Oct 1894--Larkin Dewitt, a farmer living near Clifton, Mo, was found dead in his pasture Tuesday. It is thought that he was murdered. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Once again, thanks for all the hard work you do by transposing the Higbee news which I read faithfully. I believe the Stephen Biswell mentioned below is actually my Great Grandfather Shelton Biswell, whom has that exact date of death recorded and farmed in the Sebree area. In another obituary found by a Biswell researcher he is called Chilton Biswell. Kathy Biswell Brady ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike & Kathy Bowlin <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 1:47 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, 3 Mar 1894-31 Mar 1894 > 3 Mar 1894--Chas. Pagle, a German laborer, aged 43 years, died suddenly of colic at the > residence of Wm. Adams two miles north of town, Sunday. > > 3 Mar 1894--Miss Laura Watkins and John Smith, of Pendleton, Mo, were married > February 28th. May happiness ever be with them. > > 10 Mar 1894--Jean Moore, a brakeman on the C. & A. was killed by a freight train at > Shackelford Saturday night. > > 10 Mar 1894--Charlie Taylor formerly depot agent at Sturgeon, and who left there > suddenly ten years ago and thought by his friends to be dead, is running a ferry boat on > the Mississippi river. > > 10 Mar 1894--Frank Bottoms and wife attended the funeral of her grandfather, Peter > Adams, at Independence Tuesday. > > 10 Mar 1894--Born, on the 4th, to John R. Sutliff and wife, a daughter. > > 10 Mar 1894--Moss Dawkins of near Moberly was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. > Medley Burton this week. > > 10 Mar 1894--Hugh Collins, aged 87 years, died near Renick yesterday morning. He had > been quite sick for some time. > > 10 Mar 1894--"Grandma" Bruce, of this vicinity, went to Higbee last Saturday to visit her > son, Charley Bruce. She is 78 years old--Paris Mercury. > > 10 Mar 1894--Frank Littrell and Miss Maggie Scott were married in Moberly on the 8th. > > 10 Mar 1894--Dab Wilcox, a prominent farmer of near Renick, and Miss Ethel Hubbard, > of the same place, were married on the 7th inst. > > 10 Mar 1894--Mrs. Wm. Haines, of New Franklin, and R. B. Tarlton of East St. Louis, > are here visiting their mother, Mrs. Susan Stapleton, who is seriously ill at the residence > of her brother-in-law A. F. Dinwiddie. > > 10 Mar 1894--In our announcement column will be found the name of John N. Hamilton, > as a candidate for re-election to the office of Recorder of Deeds of Randolph county. He > was born and raised in Randolph. Educated at mount Pleasant College at Huntsville, > read law and was admitted to the bar before he was twenty years old; he afterwards > engaged in the real estate business in the city of Moberly; he was then elected to the > office of Recorder of Deeds, a position he has filled with credit to himself, and to the > entire satisfaction to the patrons of the office. He has made an accurate and painstaking > recorder. When papers are filed for record he takes pains to note any errors that may > occur, and notify the parties, so they may have them corrected before it is too late. His > familiarity with the law of conveyancing enables him to detect errors, which one not > familiar with conveyancing would not discover. By this method of business, parties are > saved trouble and expense arising from defective deeds. This alone, it would seem > would be an incentive to the people when casting their ballots, to vote for such a man, as > titles to real estate mean a great deal. We therefore have no hesitancy in saying that his > character and qualifications are as good as the best. He is the first elected since the > offices of Circuit Clerk and Recorder were separated. > > 17 Mar 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 11th, of measles, Carry Smart, aged 3 years. The > remains were buried Monday evening at Ebenezer. > > 17 Mar 1894--Nellie Stapleton a Negro girl living near Fayette took a dose of rough on > rats on the 8th, from the effects of which she died. > > 17 Mar 1894--Mr. James Alderson, an old citizen of Randolph county, was taken to the > asylum at Fulton Monday. He was accompanied by his son Jno. Alderson, and Robert > Lawrence. Mr. Alderson has been partially insane for some time and it is to be hoped > that he will have a speedy recovery and will be able in a short time to join his family and > friends again--Huntsville Herald. > > 17 Mar 1894--Born, on the 11th, to the wife of J. F. Boulware, a son. > > 17 Mar 1894--Born, on the 12th, to Onie Sterling and wife, a daughter. > > 17 Mar 1894--Died, on Sunday, March 11th, at the residence of her son-in-law, Geo. > Marshall, near Renick, Mrs. Atha Brockman, aged 70 years. Her remains were buried at > the Anderson burying ground Tuesday evening. > > 17 Mar 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Mr. Walter Hulen and Miss Minnie Heether were > married on the 14th, by Eld. P. T. Gentry. We wish them much joy and happiness > through life. > > 24 Mar 1894--Born, near Yates, on the 22nd to W. Williams, and wife a daughter. > > 24 Mar 1894--Born, on the 23rd, to D. W. Bower and wife a son. > > 24 Mar 1894--I. J. Williams returned to Audrain county Monday after a short visit with > his son, George. > > 24 Mar 1894--Stephen Biswell a prominent farmer of Howard county died at his > residence near Sebree on the 19th, aged 72 years. > > 24 Mar 1894--Mr. Elijah Andrews and wife left Thursday for Fayette to visit her sister > Mrs. Martin Andrews who has been quite sick for several days. > > 24 Mar 1894--OBITUARY--To the memory of Mrs. Atheda D. J. Brockman, the mother > of Mrs. Kate and Nella Marshall, Mrs. Tuck and Fannie Dougherty and Mrs. Nannie > Ragsdale. Her maiden name was Rarer. She was born in Virginia Sept 26, 1824, but > moved to Missouri in early youth, spending the most of her life on the place near which > she died March 11, 1894. She was educated at Howard College, after which she taught > both in the public and private schools for years, taking great and loving interest in her > work and many to-day filling professors" chairs or other places of trust date back to their > happy childhood days when Mrs. Brockman taught them A. B. C's and from that on up to > higher and better things. She was a member of the M. E. church, loving that church with > the fidelity which should characterize every true Christian, though her hospitality and > kindness reached out to all mankind. Generous and painstaking with all her friends, her > heart went out in loving sympathy to the unfortunate, opening her doors and spreading > her tables with a liberal hand to all with whom she came in contact, your humble scribe > being the recipient of many favors for which she will ever indulge in fond remembrance, > keeping a green spot in her heart sacred to the memory of this motherly friend who gave > a home and welcome to the orphan who needed solace and comfort in many trying hours. > Now as we chronicle her death we know that it is not an isolated case. The decree has > gone forth; All men must die, and after death the judgment; and we would say she fell > asleep in Jesus. As men live so death will find them. She was the last of her father's > family to cross the mystic river, three brothers and one sister having preceded her to the > spirit land. Apoplexy, that dread disease of which she often spoke and feared, was the > cause of her death, causing no pain or disturbance in her last hours. Peaceful be her rest. > (poem follows) A. FRIEND > > 24 Mar 1894--Born, on the 23, to G. W. Palmatary and wife, a 10-pound boy. > > 31 Mar 1894--T. D. Williams is erecting a neat residence on his farm west of town. > > 31 Mar 1894--A Negro woman by the name of Scott hung herself in Audrain county > Tuesday. > > 31 Mar 1894--From Thos. Robertson, of Harrisburg, who was here this week, we learn > that there was a big fight at a dance given at Bill Clarkston's Friday night of last week in > which knives were freely used. Averett Mead was cut in the side, Welby Walker was > stabbed in the right shoulder, Lewis Dunman was cut in the left cheek, and several others > had their clothing badly cut. Mead is reported to be badly injured. > > 31 Mar 1894--Born, on the 25th, to D. F. Winn and wife a son. > > 31 Mar 1894--Born, on the 23rd, to Thos Brockman and wife, a daughter. > > 31 Mar 1894--Thos. John and wife came up from Vandalia Monday to attend the funeral > of Mrs. John's mother, Mrs. Smith, who died at Elliott Sunday. > > 31 Mar 1894--J. J. Whitmire received a telegram from Edgar Baker, yesterday evening, > dated at Crescent Oklahoma, stating that his sister Mrs. Moses Baker was not expected to > live many hours. > > 31 Mar 1894--Died, in Elliott, on the 25th, Mrs. Louis Smith, aged 76 years. The > remains were interred at Moberly Tuesday. > > 31 Mar 1894--CLARK ITEMS--H. P. Hines and Miss Lulu Bartee were married > Wednesday, and may joy and peace ever be with them. > > Kathy Bowlin, > Additions, corrections, comments welcome. > >

I have an old photograph labeled Mrs. Jordan. I have been researching the Jordan (Jourdan) line to determine if any relatives still live in the Howard County area. My Great Great Grandmother was Adaline L. Jordan Edmonds. In looking through the "Cemetery Records of Howard County" I found that most of the family from the 1800's and into the 1900's are burried at Clark's Chapel. There is mention of two daughters of Thomas J. Jordan and Martha Ester Nance Jordan, Mrs. Robert M. (Sophie) Robertson and Mrs. Mary Cropp (Croff) and Samuel Jordan. There is also mention of the Jordan family bible. Is anyone who subscribes to the Howard Co list, related to or has knowledge of descendants of these folks, living or deceased. I would of course like to identify the picture. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--BROCKMAN FARM SOLD--One of the biggest farm deals made in this vicinity in some time, was the purchase, Monday, by Postmaster May Spurling and brother, Walter Spurling, of east of town, of the Thos. Brockman farm of 139 1/2 acres five miles north-east of town, at $135 per acre. The deal was made by W. F. Jones. In the opinion of many this is one of the very best farms in the county. With land values rising in all sections of the state Messrs. Spurling will no doubt find their purchase a wise one and easily disposed of at a substantial increase. There are those who predict that when the hard-surfacing of the roads in the Moberly Special road District, now proposed, is completed to where the M. K. & T. crosses the six miles lane, a distance of about two miles from the farm, the latter will well be worth $200 per acre. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--RANDOLPH WOOD'S FATHER DEAD--Randolph Woods, who went to Memphis, Mo., last week for a visit with his parents, informs us that his father died Sunday within four hours after he had been stricken with paralysis, and that he never regained consciousness. He was 78 years old and is survived by his wife, six sons, two daughters and a foster daughter. Interment was made Tuesday at Memphis. Mr. Randolph informs us that his father had been almost totally deaf for twenty years or more and so nearly blind for the past several years that he had to be led about the farm. About two days before he was stricken with paralysis both sight and hearing were suddenly restored. He was seated in a chair in the yard the happiest and liveliest of all, when he suddenly fell back remarking that he was not feeling right. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--CARD OF THANKS--We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our good friends and neighbors for their kindness and expressions of sympathy on the death of our beloved son, Joe Billy, and especially those who sent such beautiful floral offerings and all who furnished cars on the occasion of the funeral. That God may raise such friends for you in a similar hour is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Adams and Son. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--Mrs. John A. Woods who was called here from Dekalb, Ill., by the funeral of her nephew, Dan Mooney returned home Monday. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--Frank Cain left Monday morning for Sheridan, Wyo., where he may locate. He is followed by the best wishes of a host of friends. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--Born, on July 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Enochs, of Kirksville, a son. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Joe Billy Adams Electrocuted by Live Wire--One of the most distressing accidents ever to occur in Higbee, was the accidental death about 8 o'clock Sunday morning, July 13, of Joe Billy, the 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Blackford Adams, who was electrocuted in the south part of town near his home while making his delivery of the Sunday papers. Just how the accident happened is not known, no one witnessing it, so far as we have been able to learn. Several reports are in circulation, but are all based on supposition, so far as we know. One is to the effect that the wire was hanging down from the pole and lying on the ground and that as he passed he took hold of the wire and let it run through his hand as he walked along, being killed when he reached a section of the wire where the insulation had been burned off from the contact with the trees overhead. One or two claim to have seen the wire burning in the trees at about 3 a.m., and some think it was so nearly burned in two that it broke just as the child passed under it. Another story is that he took hold of the wire to remove it from the walk, and received only a slight shock, but sufficient to hold him to the wire, and that in attempting to remove the wire with his free hand caught hold of it where all of the insulation was gone. Something like this must have happened, or he took hold of the wire with both hands at the same time, as they were fearfully burned, fingers being burned off of each. He was also badly burned on the body near the region of his heart. Some say this burn was caused by a net wire fence which became charged when he was thrown against it, while others say he did not come in contact with the fence and that the burn was caused by the wire as he fell. Some say that he was heard to scream, but it is the opinion of T. J. Cooper, local manager of the company, that the child never knew what struck him, as the wire was carrying 2500 volts. The scream was perhaps of some person who realized what had happened. J. F. Caldwell, who was the first person to reach him, states that the child gave two gasps and that the wire was entirely free from the body when he arrived. Word was conveyed to the mother that Joe Billy had been badly hurt, and when she learned the awful truth she collapsed--still being in bed from the shock--and well she might, for the child was her baby, and was the ideal of her heart, as he was of his father's, and was all the dearer because he was not stout and had been threatened with blindness. The grief of the poor mother was all the harder to bear from the fact that a letter had been received the day before from Mr. Adams, who was in the Kansas harvest fields, advising her not to write until she heard from him, as he was changing locations, and did not know where he would go. A kind Providence, which perhaps controls our action more than we may suspect, caused him to change his mind and start for home, arriving Monday, coming by way of Moberly where he was met by his brother, Roy, who tried to break the news gently by asking him if he had received any telegrams, etc., finally telling him the boy had been hurt, and received the reply, "No, he isn't; he is dead." His arrival home seemed but to add to the grief and the scene would have melted a heart of stone. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly in the presence of an immense concourse, the citizens turning out en masse. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Joe Billy will not only be missed in the home, but by all who knew him and especially by his little playmates in his section of the town, with whom he was a great favorite. The heart broken parents have the profoundest sympathy of all. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--Mrs. Otis Cochran and son, Delbert, and niece, Miss Dollie Jennings, after a two-weeks' visit with Mrs. Cochran's sisters, Mrs. Thos. Owen and Mrs. Bert Hughes, left Wednesday for their home in Coffeyville, Kan. They will stop off at El Dorado Springs, for a visit with relatives and to take in the home-coming, which has been an annual event for thirty-eight years. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--Mrs. Wm. Walton received the sad intelligence Friday of the death that day in Ft. Dodge, Ia., of the youngest child of her nephew, the late Emerson Dawson, who was killed in a mine accident some eight years ago, it will be remembered. The little fellow, who was but eight years old, was riding a bicycle, we learn, and was run down by an automobile, dying from his injuries a day or two later. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--We printed bills this week for A. J. Kirby who will sell a small lot of personal property at his farm south of town tomorrow (Saturday, the 19th,) beginning at 2 p.m. A list of the property can be seen in this issue. Mr. Kirby is holding the sale on account of poor health and will leave the first of next week for Colorado. His many friends trust that his stay will be only temporary and that he will soon return as good as new. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--DANIEL JAMES MOONEY--Dan Mooney, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, died July 6, in Philadelphia, death being caused from heart failure. He had not been in the Navy, as stated last week, being rejected on account of his sight, but had worked in the shipyards until the armistice, being determined to do his part, and since that time had held a good position with the Curtis Publishing Co. With other employees he had gone to a private resort maintained by the company for them, and died in the swimming pool. He jumped in at the deepest place, and several who were near thought nothing of it when he did not come up, thinking he was swimming under the water. When his body neared the surface, however, it was seen that something was wrong and he was taken out at once, and doctors with a pulmotor worked with him for an hour or more, but to no avail. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that death was caused from heart failure, as his lungs did not contain enough water to have caused death. His heart had been in bad shape since his recovery from the flu early last fall. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mooney and was born in Iowa on May 3, 1898, and was 20 years, 2 months and 3 days old. He came with his father to Higbee when fourteen months of age, and where he spent his life, save during the time he went to school in DeKalb, Ill, where he made his home with his aunt, Mrs. John A. Woods. Following funeral services from the church, of which he was a true Catholic member, in Philadelphia, the body was brought to Higbee, reaching here Sunday, and was conveyed to the home of Mrs. Fannie Barron, where a short service was held that afternoon by Eld. Wm. Kelso, in the presence of a very large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends, and interment made in Tucker cemetery. He is survived by his parents, and one brother, of Henrietta, Okla., an aunt, Mrs. John A. Woods of DeKalb, Ill., two uncles, Wm. Mooney of this place and Jas. Mooney of Novinger, besides many friends, of whom he had a host wherever known. May his ashes rest in peace and his soul in the Paradise of God. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--FORMER HIGBEE LADY DEAD--Mrs. W. H. Chick, best remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Nicinda Andrews, died at a hospital in Dallas, Texas, Friday of last week from an operation for tumor. Interment was made at Fayette, her old home, Tuesday, the following from here attending: Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews, Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie, Mrs. John Ware and Miss Mattie Terrill. Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--Miss Gladys Andrews, who left last week with her sister, Miss Alberta, for Luddington, Mich., to take a special course in music, writes us under date of the 14th: "Sister and I are now in Epworth. we arrived in Chicago Thursday then took the "Missouri" over on lake Michigan to Luddington, which is only a few miles from Epworth. We find climatic conditions ideal here: always so cook, in fact so cool that a fire in the grate is quite welcome, often in the early morning. this is such an interesting place. Most everyone owns or rents cottages, and they are of the old pioneer type and have such clever names, as "Dewdrop Inn," "Linger Longer," "Happy Days," "As You Like It", etc. Then there is a real old Indian trail here and the Mary Woods Chase Conservatory is built directly on it. Miss Chase is very wonderful, indeed, and I am finding my work with her very interesting. Will you kindly send me The NEWS to Epworth Heights, Luddington, Mich., care of Highland cottage, because I know we shall enjoy reading it so much while here." Friday, 18 July 1919, Vol 33. No 13--J. H. Pattrick, who had been in France two years and more, and who had the honor of sailing on the same boat with Gen. Pershing and his expeditionary force, arrived home Monday, to the delight of his parents and many friends. Mrs. Pattrick was so anxious to see him that she went to St. Louis, to meet him. Mr. Pattrick was unable to make the trip. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--MAGRUDER-GRAPES--Mr. Chas. Grapes and Miss Opal Magruder sprang quite a surprise on their friends Sunday by motoring to Friendship, where they were united in marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magruder and is a refined and lovable young lady, and popular among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grapes and is a prosperous young farmer, and only recently returned from France where he served with the 32nd Division fighting for the freedom of the world. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and in the wish that the path of these deserving young folks may be strewn with flowers. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--ROBERTS-STONE--Mr. Arthur Roberts and Miss Frances Stone, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching wedding had been rumored for some time, went to Moberly Sunday accompanied by Pete Bottino and Miss Edna Stevenson, where they were married by Judge Warrick McCanne. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.Arthur (Sandy) Roberts and is one of Higbee's popular and deserving young men as well as one of its most industrious ones. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Alice Stone, and is one of Higbee's sweetest young ladies. The News joins their host of friends in congratulations and wishes for them a long line of wedded bliss. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--DAN MOONEY DEAD--Word was received here Wednesday of the death of Philadelphia, Pa., on Monday, of Dan Mooney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mooney who moved to Henrietta, Okla., from this place about a year ago. Young Mooney, who was 20 years of age, received his discharge from the Navy some two or three months ago, since which time he had been located in Philadelphia, where he had employment. Nothing whatever has been learned as to the cause of his death. Mr. Mooney left Henrietta immediately on receipt of the message with the intention of bringing the body to Higbee, if possible, for interment. Up to the hour of going to press no word had been received from him. The NEWS joins the community in condolence to the bereaved parents. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--FALSE RUMOR DENIED--Carlos Williams, more familiarly known as "Curly," who left here for Detroit several months ago, writes us the following self-explanatory letter: To the Editor of The Higbee News: Would certainly like to rectify in your paper the false report about me being sentenced for two years. I want my relatives and friends in the around Higbee to know it isn't true, and that I certainly have more respect for them and myself and also my dead wife, who has just been dead a year, to get in so deep trouble. CARLOS WILLIAMS. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--S. C. Blythe who has been in Victor, Colorado, for the past year, arrived Friday of last week, accompanied by his granddaughter, Miss Beattrice Giles, and will likely locate among us once more, his many old friends will be pleased to learn, as will his son-in-law, C. T. Giles, who returned Friday from a visit with relatives in Illinois. Mrs. Giles is in Denver, where their daughter, Miss Nellie, is attending a commercial school, and will return to Higbee as soon as she has completed the course. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--The home of Mrs. Annie Atkins was the scene of a very pleasant gathering yesterday, the occasion being Mrs. Atkins' 75th birthday, which was fittingly celebrated, as it has been for several years, with a big basket dinner served on the lawn. Owing to the busy season with the farmers, and the rain of the night before, the crowd was much smaller than usual. A most pleasant day was spent, nevertheless. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Mrs. John Wright and Mrs. John Longdon spent the 4th with Slater relatives. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--A LETTER FROM MRS. JOHN BLAKELY--Colorado Springs, Colo., July 1--Editor NEWS: As I can not write to all our friends individually, I am writing this letter to the NEWS to that all may hear from us. We are in the land of sunshine and flowers and all feel better than ever in our lives. This sure is a wonderful place. The climate did us more good than all the medicine we ever took in Missouri. We like it better day by day, and simply love the beautiful scenery. It sure is great to us to go over to the mountains. We can see snow on Pike's Peak all the time, nine miles away, but it looks much closer. John works every day and likes the work fine. It seems much easier than there because it is cooler and the air is so light. Allen likes it fine and feels good, and as for myself I think there is no place that beats Colorado. We all love Missouri and its people, but as for our health we think Colorado is the place for us. It sure has helped John and myself wonderfully. Health is above everything else and when you do not have it you do not have anything. So we feel so much better that we are satisfied. We live on the main street leading to the mountains and Maniton and cars are always passing. We can count 30 or 40 cars in a row most any time, so you see it is not lonesome out here. And the friendliest people you ever saw. We never meet a stranger. We go to the parks most every Sunday. They are wonderful. We see boating, swimming, ball games, and all kinds of amusements for children and the best music I ever heard. Regard to all. Will be glad to hear from any one who wants to write to us--Mrs. John Blakely, 1719 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, Colo. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--CLEMENTINE TURNER DEAD--Aunt Clementine Turner, one of Higbee's oldest and most highly respected colored citizens, died at the home of her son-in-law, Simon Carter, in this place on Wednesday, July 2, from the infirmities of old age, she being 92 years old. She was born in Audrain county, but had resided in this vicinity practically all of her life and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons and four daughters--Joe and Tom Turner, and Minerva Bailey, and Grace Carter of this place, Mary Reeves of Bowling green and Malinda Boshier of Ohio. Interment was made in the colored cemetery southeast of town. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--During the rain storm here Tuesday the lightning, which put on quite a show, took a crack at the Methodist church, striking the spire, which was only slightly damaged as was the roof on the north side. Lightning also ran into the residence of John Little over the light wires, but did no further damage than destroying an electric light on the back porch. A big apple tree at Mr. Little's--the best one, of course,--was broken off even with the ground, but whether from lightning or wind is not known. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--OHLINGER-YOUNG--Mr. George Ohlinger and Miss Edna Young, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for several months, went to Moberly yesterday morning where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. E. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church, returning on the noon train, but not imparting their secret until late in the afternoon. They left on the Hummer that night for Streator, Ill., for a visit with the groom's parents, and where they may decide to locate, temporarily at least. The bride, a daughter of Mrs. Aaron Young, is one of Higbee's sweetest and most refined young ladies and is popular among a wide circle of friends. Mr. Ohlinger, while a resident of Streater, was a former citizen of Higbee, and has resided here for the past few years, making his home with his sister, Mrs. Thos. A. Hudson. He is one of Higbee's most substantial young men and a most exemplary gentleman, worthy of the prize he has won. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Mrs. J. S. Worley of Des Moines, Ia., is the guest of her father, John Warford and other relatives. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Frank Gulick, who was recently discharged from the navy, was here Tuesday for a short visit with his aunt, Mrs. W. A. Seymour, before leaving for Texas. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Misses Gladys and Alberta Andrews, two of Higbee's most popular young ladies, as well as two of its most accomplished musicians, left Wednesday for Luddington, Mich, where they will take a special course for several weeks in the Mary Woods Chase Conservatory. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Thos. Jennings, who left for Minneapolis following his return from France a few weeks ago, returned the first of the week for a short visit. He will return to Minneapolis Sunday, accompanied by his mother, where they will make their home. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--The home of Mr. and Mrs. David Chaney was the scene of a delightful gathering Thursday of last week, when their little granddaughter, Cleda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Morgan of Steinmetz, celebrated her 9th birthday, having as her guests twelve little friends of about her own age. Refreshments were served. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick were made the happiest in their lives the first of the week by the receipt of a message from their son, J. H. Pattrick, advising them of his arrival in this country from France. He is expected home the latter part of this week. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--DR. COX TO LOCATE HERE--The many friends and acquaintances of Dr. Elmer Cox of Salisbury, and an old Higbee boy, will be pleased to learn that he is to again become a citizen of Higbee, having purchased the office and dental practice of Dr. T. H. Walton, and will likely take charge within the next week or ten days. Dr. Cox, who is a graduate of the Washington University (St. Louis) Dental college, one of the leading schools of the country, is an exceptionally clever and bright young man and possesses the happy faculty of making friends of all those with whom he comes in contact. This, coupled with the fact that he comes to us well up in all that is new in dental surgery, makes his success assured. The NEWS joins others in the right hand of fellowship, and makes the prediction that he will never regret locating among us. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--A DOUBLE WEDDING--Mr. John Cooper and Miss Flossie Daggs and Mr. Frank Embree and Miss Flora Daggs, among Higbee's most popular young folks, surprised their numerous friends by motoring to Moberly on Sunday, the 6th, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. E. Smith. The brides are the pretty and accomplished twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Daggs of near town and are exceedingly popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. Messrs. Embree and Cooper, sons, respectively, of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Embree and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper, are two of Higbee's steady and industrious young men and popular with all. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 July 1919, Vol 33. No 12--WEALTHY NEGRO DEAD--Former Slave Leaves Estate Valued at $40,000.--From the Fayette Leader--Jackson Hill, an aged negro died at his home north of Fayette Thursday night, leaving an estate estimated at $40,000. He owned a farm containing about 300 acres of good Howard County land. Hill was 80 years of age and a former slave. He had lived his entire life in Howard County and had never been outside the county, it is said. While in slavery he belonged to W. L. Dempsey. Although having amassed a small fortune, Hill had never ridden on a train. Seventeen years ago he refused a free trip to Kansas City offered him by Dr. H. K. Givens. Hill and his wife got their start on the road to success by making candies, cakes and cookies and selling them at fairs, picnics, etc. He bought the first horse power threshing machine used in Howard County and for years operated a threshing machine here. He threshed a man's grain for so much a bushel, furnishing all the hands and feeding his crew. Hill bought timber land and cleared it. He engaged in truck gardening, fruit raising, and farming. Until a few months ago he had been in good health, doing a great deal of work. The old man was honest and industrious and highly respected by both the white and black citizens of this county. His word was as good as his bond. He is survived by his wife and four sons and two daughters. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 Sep 1894--Born, on the 26th, to Lud Newman and wife, a daughter. 1 Sep 1894--Died near Burton, on August 25th, on consumption, Mrs. Hiram McCafferty. 1 Sep 1894--G. A. Dougherty traded a wagon and a span of horses to Jesse Roberts for 60 acres of land on the Perche one day last week. 1 Sep 1894--At Centralia Saturday night Benjamin F. Walker, aged 74 years, while returning from church was struck by a Wabash engine and killed. He was an uncle of G. A. Dougherty of this place. 1 Sep 1894--George Rees was called to Wellsville yesterday to attend the funeral of one of his grandchildren. 1 Sep 1894--Married, near Glasgow by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. James A. Walden to Mrs. Gussie Hockensmith. 1 Sep 1894--It seems that Moberly has another baby-murder case on hand. Miss Fannie Johnson, the 20-year-old daughter of James Johnson and her mother, Mrs. Martha Johnson, of Moberly, are now in jail charged with the murder of an illegitimate child born to Miss Fannie about ten days ago. Miss Johnson does not deny the birth of the child but claims that Tom Tilfley, the father, came to the house and carried the babe away several days ago. The city officials not being satisfied with this story, organized a searching party who looked in every conceivable place but without success. When the search had been about given up, officer Fox visited the cook stove ash pile and upon looking through it found a lot of small bones thought to be those of an infant. When this discovery was made a warrant was sworn out for G. W. Johnson, a brother of the young lady. The warrant was placed in the hands of the proper officer who arrested Mr. Johnson at his farm near Roanoke and took him to Moberly where he was placed in jail with his mother and sister for safe keeping until after the preliminary trial. The Johnson family is well connected and the investigation of the charges will be awaited with great interest. 8 Sep 1894--Jas Barnes, of Benton City, was run over and killed by a freight train at Mexico last Friday. 8 Sep 1894--A. H. Hinten living two miles south of Benton City, Mo, shot and killed Henry Houghland, a prominent druggist of that place Sunday night. For several nights Mr. Hinton thought that some one was prowling around the house for the purpose of robbery. Sunday night he loaded his rifle and took a stand in an outbuilding to watch for the prowler. About ten o'clock a man entered the yard and attempted to get in the house by a window. Hinten fired and killed Houghland. A woman is supposed to be at the bottom of the case. 8 Sep 1894--Judge Edwards, of Jefferson City, was stricken with paralysis Saturday and died in a few hours. He was 82 years old. 8 Sep 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 6th, the 20-month-old son of Alex Jacobs and wife. 8 Sep 1894--Geo. A. Eddy and H. C. Cross who a few years ago were appointed receivers of the Katy, died this week--Eddy dying in Colorado Tuesday, and Cross in Michigan Wednesday. 15 Sep 1894--J. F. Andrews has removed his family to Fayette. 15 Sep 1894--Mrs. Martha Johnson of Moberly, who was badly burned last Saturday by the explosion of a gasoline stove in the restaurant of Joe Calvert is reported to be sinking rapidly. Mrs. Johnson had only been released from jail a few days where she had been placed charged with the murder of her daughter Fannie's illegitimate child. She is aware of her condition and says her conscience is clear and that she is not afraid to die. During her rational moments Prosecuting Attorney Primer conversed with her in regard to the disappearance of the child, but whether he gained any information that will lead to its whereabouts we are not prepared to say. Later--Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday night. Before she died it was learned by Attorney Palmer and chief of police ???? that she knew nothing about the disappearance of the child. 15 Sep 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Lewis McCoy who recently visited his uncle H. T. Johnson at this place, and made many friends while here, died last week at his home in Lawrenceburg Kentucky. 15 Sep 1894--James Collins says he is going to quit his foolishness and get down to business. Read what he has to say in another column. 15 Sep 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Mr. Lon O'Neal and Miss Eliza Butts were married Wednesday by and at the residence of Eld. P. T. Gentry. They were accompanied by Mr. Will Bonnell and Miss Beulah Cottingham and Prof. Jones and Miss Olivia Butts. The bride and groom have many warm friends here who wish them a pleasant and happy journey through life. 15 Sep 1894--TO THE PUBLIC--Having decided to locate in Higbee permanently, I am still in the shoemaking business--the only first-class shoe shop in the city. Repairing neatly and promptly done at reasonable prices. Can put on invisible patch to any shoe. Repair all kinds of harness cheap. I have got down to business! Can be found in the shop from 7 in the morning until 9 o'clock at night at the old stand on Randolph street. All work guaranteed. Yours respectfully. Jas. Collins. 15 Sep 1894--FREE STATE--We had the pleasure of being present at the reunion of the family of Tilford Pemberton and wife Sept 8. At an early hour, notwithstanding the heat, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren numbering 60 began to arrive and with the exception of two sons--one in Ark. the other in southwest MO--the children were all gathered together again under the paternal roof. Time sped quickly by and as the hands on the old clock that had measured off time for 50 years, pointed to the hour of noon dinner was announced. The table with its snowy linen was loaded to its utmost capacity with all the substantials and delicacies of the season. All did ample justice to the viands, quenching the hunger of the inner man. After dinner Rev. Notley Magruder read the 10th chapter of Job and commented thereon. It was suggested that it would be well to have a group of the family taken, so a messenger was dispatched for Higbee's photographer, but when he had arrived some few had left for home. The rest, however, gathered in front of the house with Uncle Tip and Aunt Sallie sitting under their favorite shade tree. Thus the group was taken. A brief biography of these two old people may not be uninteresting. Uncle Tip, as he is familiarly called, was born in Fayette county, KY, Oct 6, 1811. His parents came to Missouri in 1825, and settled the place where he now lives in 1837. He went to Santa Fe in company with John R. White and others and remained two years. In 1839 he was married to Miss Sarah Lee, who was born in Randolph county. To this union 16 children were born, fourteen of whom are still living. We could not help thinking as they were leaving the old house if all those present would ever meet there again. We trust so and may time deal gently with these two old people and may they live to enjoy many more annual reunions with their children notwithstanding their ages of 84 and 76 respectively. Among the old people present we noticed Joseph Burton and wife, Dennis Magruder and wife L. K. Collier and Hortensia Martin. HANK 15 Sep 1894--Died, on Saturday 8th, at the residence of Robert Lazenby and wife, Roy the 6-month-old son of D. W. Bowen. Mr. Lazenby and wife took the little boy during the sickness of the mother, and since her death have given it every attention possible. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Monday morning by Rev. Townsend Wright, after which the remains, accompanied by the father and foster parents, were taken to Moberly and laid to rest in Oakland cemetery by the side of the mother who preceded it a short time ago. 15 Sep 1894--A big racket was kicked up in the old Higbee school district last Monday by the teacher, Chas. Burton, whipping the 7-year-old child of the late M. W. Lessley. The friends of the child claim that he was whipped unmercifully, blood being drawn in a dozen places, and will make an effort to have the matter investigated by the grand jury which meets in Moberly Monday. The affair is to be regretted. 22 Sep 1894--The case of the State against James Mullier and wife, Miss Lorton, Mrs. J. A. Lloyd and Mrs O. Ballentine, charged with whipping James Collins is set for Monday at Moberly. A large number of witnesses have been summoned to be present on that date. The celebrated suit of Mr. Jas Collins against Mr. Wm Walton and R. L. Hines for $10,000.00 damage was this week withdrawn by Mr. Collins. The suit grew out of a severe whipping that Collins received at the hands of a half dozen women about a year ago. At the time of the whipping Mr. Walton was Mayor and R. L. Hines Police Judge of Higbee and Collins thought they should be held personally responsible to him in that amount. Hence the suit. 22 Sep 1894--Born, on the 18th, to Thos Fielden, and wife a daughter. 22 Sep 1894--Born, on the 14th, to R. W. Compton and wife a daughter. 22 Sep 1894--Hugh McCall received the sad intelligence Wednesday of the death of his sister, Miss Jennie, who died at Richmond, Mo, Tuesday morning. 22 Sep 1894--Married, in Moberly on the 22, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Nise their bright and accomplished daughter Miss Alma and Mr. R. G. Carden. 22 Sep 1894--W. S. Hart, a prominent citizen and stock dealer, died at his home in Moberly last Saturday, aged 52 years. The remains were buried at Mt. Pisgah, Audrain county, Monday. 22 Sep 1894--Died, in Sturgeon, on the 17th, of consumption, Mrs. Mollie Main, aged about 50 years. 22 Sep 1894--Rev. Dr. B. F. Johnson died at his home in Fayette Friday of last week. His death will be a great loss to the colleges at Fayette, as well as to the Methodist church throughout the state. 22 Sep 1894--In speaking of the whipping of little May Lessley last week we stated that blood was drawn in several places. We have since been informed by W. R. Patrick that no blood was drawn and take pleasure in making the correction. 22 Sep 1894--The case of the State against Jas. Mullier and wife, Miss Lorton, Mrs. J. A. Loyd and Mrs. C. Ballantine, charged with whipping Jas. Collins is set for trial Monday at Moberly. A large number of witnesses have been summoned to be present on that date. 22 Sep 1894--ALL THE NEWS FROM YATES--Little Mamie Bartee's funeral will be preached at Mt. Arrarat the fourth Sunday in this month by Rev. T. Wright. 29 Sep 1894--MISSING Additions, corrections, comments welcome, Kathy Bowlin

4 Aug 1894--Born on July 26th to Jonas Robb and wife a son. 4 Aug 1894--Born, on the 2nd, to John Muir and wife a son. 4 Aug 1894--The 2 year old child of Joe Smeed died at Elliott Tuesday. 4 Aug 1894--Born, on July 31, to Richard Edwards and wife, a son. 4 Aug 1894--Proctor Dennis of Burton, aged about sixty years, died at New Franklin Wednesday and was buried at Log Chapel, near Burton. 4 Aug 1894--H. C. Tindall one of Howard county's most prominent citizens died at his home in Fayette last Saturday, aged 48 years. He was the owner of the trotting horse, "King Herod". 4 Aug 1894--Chas. Clark, who shot and killed Alex. McCambridge during the late strike at Moberly, had his preliminary trail at Moberly last week and was acquitted. 4 Aug 1894--STRUCK BY LIGHTNING--A Tree on the Farm of Elijah Andrews Destroyed After Thirty-Four Years Service.--On the farm of Elijah Andrews six miles south of here in 1860 grew an unusually tall and thrifty oak tree. As it stood near the house, Mr. Andrews concluded to convert it into a flagpole, shade tree and gate post, and went about it in the following manner: He removed all the limbs from the bottom to the top and then deadened the tree twenty-five feet from the ground. In the course of time new branches made their appearance below the point deadened which grew rapidly and in a few years was the most beautiful shade tree on the farm. While nature was doing so much for the lower part of the tree in providing it with foliage, it was busy in removing the bark from the upper part of the tree and preparing it for one of the most substantial flag poles in the country. Mr. Andrews is a staunch republican and has frequently said as long as that flag pole stood he would never uneasy about the success of the republican party. For thirty-four years it has weathered the storms without a mishap until Sunday morning when it was struck by lightning and destroyed. The tree stood near the house and was used as a gate post, and it is fortunate that the damage was not more serious. 11 Aug 1894--Died in Higbee on the 9th, Mr. John Morlee, of dropsy and heart trouble, aged about 50 years. Mr Morlee was uptown the evening before he died and his friends thought he was improving. He was buried in the city cemetery yesterday evening by the side of one of his children who died a few weeks ago. 11 Aug 1894--Mrs. Sarah Thomas aged 94 years died at Sedalia Monday. She had been a resident of Pettis county about 60 years. 11 Aug 1894--Jacob Williams, superintendent of Poor Farm of Howard county, was in town Thursday. 11 Aug 1894--Died, on the 3rd, near Chariton Church, of consumption Miss Mollie Maddox aged 32 years. 11 Aug 1894--Born, on the 5th, to Lee Hager and wife, a son. 11 Aug 1894--Born, on the 7th, to John Mooney and wife a daughter. 11 Aug 1894--John Patrick, aged 92 years, died at the residence of his son-in-law, J. H. Cross 5 miles northeast of Huntsville on the 1st. 11 Aug 1894--Mrs. S. B. Elliott, of Salisbury dropped dead of heart disease at her home at that place Thursday of last week, aged 74 years. 11 Aug 1894--Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Burkhartt are the proud parents of a fine girl baby, which was born on Sunday last--Huntsville Herald. 11 Aug 1894--Died, on the 8th, near Forbes Mill, the 9 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Collier. This is the third child they have lost. 11 Aug 1894--Died, near Yates, on the 7th of diphtheria, Mamie Barice, aged six years. Several other cases are reported in the neighborhood. 11 Aug 1894--One miles south of Sturgeon last Saturday occurred an accident that cost the 3 year old son of Warren Voorhees and wife its life. They were coming to town to visit Mrs. Voorhees parents, T. G. Simes and wife, and when in front of the residence of John Summers the little boy fell out of the wagon and was instantly killed by one of the wheels passing over it neck. 11 Aug 1894--Mrs. Missouri Harris died suddenly here Monday morning the 6th, aged 50 years. Sunday she appeared to be in her usual health, and in the evening attended services at the Methodist church. During the service she complained to a lady friend that she was not feeling well and proposed to return home, but concluded to remain until the close of the sermon. After the congregation was dismissed she started for home and when near the residence of A. B. Johnson was stricken with paralysis and fell to the sidewalk. She was carried into Mr. Johnson's residence and Drs. Dysart and Dinwiddie called in who worked with her all night. Early in the morning she revived a little and was removed to her home where she died in a short time. She leaves a son and daughter, who were with her during her illness. She was buried in the city cemetery Tuesday evening. 11 Aug 1894--Born, on the 9th, to Ruben Rennolds and wife a son. 18 Aug 1894--Born, on the 12, to the wife of George Wilson, a son. 18 Aug 1894--Born, on the 12, to the wife of Wm. Shumaker, a son. 18 Aug 1894--Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Mrs. M. M. Burton at Huntsville Sunday. 18 Aug 1894--Died, in Huntsville, on the 10th, Mrs. Sallie Burton, wife of Judge M. M. Burton, aged about 70 years. 18 Aug 1894--George Palmetary of Howard county, whose mind was affected by the head a month ago, was taken to the Asylum at Fulton Saturday. 18 Aug 1894--Mrs. Berry Williams is very sick. 18 Aug 1894--Mrs. Louisa Luepkemann, of Moberly, died suddenly Thursday of last week while at the supper table. 18 Aug 1894--John Goin and Thos Longdon who went to Iowa last week have returned. 18 Aug 1894--IN LOVING MEMORY OF--W. O. Terrill, who departed this life July 10, 1894, at his residence near Higbee, after a lingering illness of consumption, aged 65 years and 6 months. Deceased was united in marriage to Miss Susan Bagby in October 1854. Leaves a heart broken wife and five children, one son and four daughters, all of mature age, besides many friends and relatives to mourn his departure. Deceased was a faithful and active member of the Church and was loved and respected by all who knew him. During his long illness in which at times he suffered so much, he never complained at the providences of god. The grace and love of God which sustained him in this life did not forsake him in his last hours. He would say to his friends that he was not only prepared but anxious and willing to go, and from his sufferings be at rest. He died in the triumphs of the Christian's hope of eternal life. But while we weep and miss the dear departed we would not call him back to suffer and die again. Love rules life and thoughts, and eternal hopes beckon him forever to the pursuits to infinite good. Who has no treasures in heaven? What family circle has not been broken? No empty chair? No cherished momentos? We all have felt and seen his power. The bereaved widow and family have the sympathy and esteem of the entire community through the loss of a dear husband and father who has gone beyond the reach of loving hands and hearts that nursed him here. His grave is yet ours to cover with flowers. For a few lonely years we may guard it in tears with tender care, then we will meet him again in the happy home beyond in heaven. Heaven is the home that awaits us beyond the grave. Heaven is ours because it is occupied by our dead. Heaven comes nearer to us and grows more attractive as we think of the loved ones who dwell there. Oh, for such a death so sweet! Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of the righteous. (poem follows). 25 Aug 1894--At St. Joseph Wednesday evening Mrs. Harry Sears and two children were fatally burned by the explosion of a gasoline stove. 25 Aug 1894--Jake Morris, aged seventeen years, living two miles east of Mexico, was killed while attempting to get off of a freight train while in motion near Farber Tuesday night. 25 Aug 1894--J. C. Thompson, who wrecked the first National Bank of Sedalia, and robbed the community of thousands of dollars has asked the people of Sedalia to send him letters of recommendation to help secure a lucrative position in Old Mexico. 25 Aug 1894--Died, on the 20th, the 9 month old daughter of Mrs. Viola Owens. 25 Aug 1894--Miss Bessie Burton, of Norborne, is the guest of her grand parents, Joseph Burton and wife. 25 Aug 1894--Died, in Elliott on Sunday morning Aug 18, Mrs. Mary Mason, aged sixty years. Funeral services were conducted in Elliott Monday evening by Rev. W. F. Bell, after which the remains were conveyed to the Higbee cemetery for interment. 25 Aug 1894--Chas. Felton, a Moberly engineer, was killed in a wreck on the Wabash near Jonesburg, Mo, Sunday night. 25 Aug 1894--Benjamin Polson, aged 35 years, died at his residence in Cairo Friday of last week of typhoid fever after an illness of six weeks. 25 Aug 1894--Born, on the 21st, to Eck Pitney and wife, a son. 25 Aug 1894--Born, on the 28, to Luther White and wife a son. 25 Aug 1894--Born, on the 22, to W. H. Campbell and wife a son. 25 Aug 1894--Born on the 23rd, to G. F. Dougherty and wife a son. Additions, corrections, comments welcome, Kathy Bowlin

7 July 1894--Born, on the 2nd, to J. Frank Rogers and wife, a daughter. 7 July 1894--Married in Higbee, on the 5th, at the residence of the brides mother Mrs. Pauline Terrill, Prof. R. W. Gilpin and Miss Alphonso Terrill. Rev. Pasty officiating. The News extends good wishes. 7 July 1894--Wm Humphrey who has been an inmate of the poor farm for the past ten years, died Sunday night. He was 84 years old and had been a resident of the county for fifty years. 7 July 1894--Mrs. Abija Smith died at the residence of her son, James, in Fayette, on the 1st aged 80 years. 14 July 1894--Born, on the 12th, to Emett Robb and wife a daughter. 14 July 1894--James Collins visited relatives at Roadhouse this week. 14 July 1894--Born, on July the 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Richards, a son. 14 July 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 8th, infant son of W. J. Richards and wife. 14 July 1894--Died, near Renick, on the 11th, Thos. C. Wirt aged 68 years. 14 July 1894--Joseph Westfield aged 10 years died near Moberly on the 3rd of typhoid fever. 14 July 1894--Died, in Moberly, at the home of his son, Wm. Tompkins, aged 70 years. 14 July 1894--Strother Ridgway, one of the pioneers of the county died at his home near Levick's Mill on July the 7th aged 79 years. 14 July 1894--The 13-year-old son of Mr. Tobe Cleeton and the son of Mr. John Wickman, about the same age, left home Tuesday night and have not been heard from since. They had in their possession a revolver and $23 in money. Mr. Cleeton came in town Wednesday morning hunting for his boy. 14 July 1894--Rev. T. W. Barrett for a number of years President of Stephens College Columbia, Mo, died at his home in that place on the 7th. 14 July 1894--J. W. Myers of near Rocheport, and Miss Mary Hitt were married July 5th by Eld. S. G. Clay. This is Mr. Myers third marriage--Fayette Leader. 14 July 1894--Died, at his residence two miles west of Higbee, on the 10th, Mr. W. C. Terrill, aged 65 years. He was buried at the family burying ground on the Botts farm Thursday morning. 14 July 1894--C. F. Dennis and family who removed from Saline county to Texas three years ago, have got enough of that state. They passed through here Thursday on their way back to Saline county wiser if not richer. Mr. Dennis said the farmers were cutting and shocking their corn when he left Tuesday. 21 July 1894--J. D. Longdon and Joe Hall caught 6 bass out of the railroad pond west of town Thursday that averaged 3 1/2 lbs. 21 July 1894--Chas. Clark a breakman on the Wabash at Moberly shot and killed Alex McCambridge Friday of last week. The men met that evening for the first time and when Clark expressed his intention of going out on the road it at once brought on a fight in which McCambridge was shot and instantly killed. 21 July 1894--Died, near Myers, on the 13, Elijah Meed, aged about 22 years. 21 July 1894--James Collins and S. M. Hirsh lock horns at noon yesterday for a friendly bout. From what we could learn of the origin of the difficulty it occurred in this way: Mr. Collins has recently become a boarder at the Randolph Hotel, and at the noon hour entered the dining room and seated himself at a table where were seated Mr. Hirsch and wife, when Hirsch asked him what he was doing at his table. At this Collins took offense and after finishing his dinner took a stand on the walk in front of the hotel and waited patiently till Hirsch came along on his way to his store, when he was set upon by Collins and general tussle ensued. Neither of the combatants were hurt. 21 July 1894--Monroe Woods, aged 13 years, while handling a gun near Williamsville, Mo, shot and killed his grandmother, aged 75 years. 28 July 1894--John Goin caught a bass out of the lake Wednesday morning that weighed 7 3/4 pounds. 28 July 1894--Eugene Millnes and wife came over from Chariton county Sunday to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Thos. L. Davis. 28 July 1894--Mrs. Lizzie Christie, who was arrested in Sedalia the other day charged with having in her possession a team which had been stolen in Webb City, was divorced from her husband, Walter Darnill in Randolph county five years ago. Her maiden name was Lizzie Davis--Moberly Democrat. 28 July 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 21, of consumption, Mrs. Mary Davis, wife of T. L. Davis, aged 58 years. Deceased leaves a husband, five sons and one daughter to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery Sunday evening. 28 July 1894--James Collins and S. M. Hirsch were up before Judge Jarman last Friday to answer to a charge of disturbing the peace, an account of which was given in last week's issue. Mr. Hirsch swore that what he said to Jim was only in a joke, and also that when he found that Jim took offense at it he apologized. The statement of several other witnesses bore out Mr. Hirsch's statement and also showed that the attack was uncalled for. That being the case Judge Jarman thought that $2.50 with the necessary trimmings, about $8.50 in all, would be the right amount for Jim to deposit in the city exchequer, and fined him that amount. We learn that Jim, as usual, is talking of taking an appeal which the city can stand if he can. This is not published to raise Jim's Irish, but simply as a matter of news. 28 July 1894--Born, on the 24th near Moberly to Chris Dawkins and wife a son, which only lived a few hours and was buried the following day at Moberly. 28 July 1894--Mr. Frank Ware died near Armstrong of consumption on the 23rd. He had been sick for some time and his death was not unexpected. 28 July 1894--J. A. Fisher and Miss Maggie Thomas were united in marriage by Squire Freeman late yesterday evening. Only a few of the intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. Fisher got in from Paris late yesterday afternoon and the wedding took place a few minutes after his arrival--Monitor. 28 July 1894--A sudden death occurred here Tuesday evening under very distressing circumstances. Tuesday morning, Mr. Henry Mobly of Slater, and his 18-year-old niece, Miss Bettie Mobly, who was in the last stage of consumption, left Slater over the Alton to visit relatives near Evansville, Monroe county. When they arrived here Mr. Mobly procured a buggy and conveyed his niece to the Katy depot. Her she became very sick and drowsy and was taken to the residence of J. M. Forest where she could get some sleep. She had not been in the room long before she fell asleep and as the train was not due for some time was not disturbed for an hour and a half. All thought she was resting well until they went to arouse her for the train, which they were unable to do. Dr. Dinwiddie was hurriedly summoned who saw at a glance that she had taken an overdose of morphine. Dr. Dysart was then called and the two assisted by Mrs. Forest and neighbors, did all in their power to arouse her but failed, and at 9 o'clock she died. Mr. Mobly stated that before leaving Slater his niece took a dose of bromide and that when the train reached Yates she was resting so badly, that he gave her a small morphine pill, which, with other medicine she had taken was more than her frail body could stand. The remains were taken back to Slater Wednesday for interment. 28 July 1894--Wm Ragsdale and family from the vicinity of Moberly were the guests of G. A. Dougherty and wife Sunday. Additions, corrections, comments welcome. Kathy Bowlin

>From Higbee news "21 Apr 1894--Miles Williams came up from Switzler yesterday" Can anyone tell me where Switzler is or was located? Thanks Jan Cherry Valley CA

Thanks Steve, Is your data base tracking the Forbes family or the Duncans? I believe Willis Green Duncan's sister, Elizabeth, married Peter Merrill. He was some older than she. I think he came to Howard Co. and they married then she returned to KS with him. Is this anything you are familiar with. Thanks again for the info Jan Cherry Valley CA

2 June 1894--Born, on the 27th, to Robert Jones and wife a son. 2 June 1894--Born, on the 30th, to Thos Wheeler and wife a son. 2 June 1894--Henry Nicholas living near Granville, Monroe county fell dead from heart trouble last Saturday morning. 2 June 1894--Mrs. Oldham whose mind became affected some time ago was taken to the Fulton Asylum Wednesday. 2 June 1894--John A. Davis, of Huntsville, came over Monday and spent a day or two with his son Thos. J. Davis. 9 June 1894--Chas. Burnett shot and killed John Kirsch, night clerk at the Glenn hotel at Paris Sunday night. A young friend from Coldwater, Ohio, Monday to take the body home for interment. 9 June 1894--Miss Sallie Turner the 22-year-old daughter of Ira Turner of Howard county, killed herself Thursday by shooting herself with a 28-caliber revolver. Ill health was the cause. 9 June 1894--EBENEEZER ITEMS--T. D. Williams has given up the business of handling mules. Tom says a mule is like the Irishman's flea--when you are ready to put your finger on him bejabers he's not there. 9 June 1894--P. W. Foley, a tonsoralist at Keytesville, skipped the town last week, leaving some creditors and sad to say deserted a young wife and infant child. Foley, about a year ago married a Miss Rogers in Salisbury, and in a few weeks thereafter had possession of what little property she had, the total value of which was about a thousand dollars. He has since spent all he had and winds up his loving (?) romance by deserting the women he pledged himself to love, protect and defend. Foley originally came from near Armstrong where his parents are now living, and who will no doubt be shocked upon hearing of the career of their son, as they are highly respectable people--Fayette Advertiser. 16 June 1894--Born, on the 12th, to Joshua Hudson and wife a daughter. 16 June 1894--Born, to J. W. Stark and wife on the 10th, a daughter. 16 June 1894--Born, on the 10th, to J. D. Wright and wife a daughter. 16 June 1894--Mr. Wm. Sanders, of Woodlawn, Monroe county died last week aged 98 years. 16 June 1894--E. R. Denham is all smiles these days caused by the arrival of another girl at his house on the 15th. Mother and child doing well. 16 June 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 10th, at the residence of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Forest, Miss Mattie McKay of consumption, aged 12 years. She was buried at Macedonia church in Audrain county Monday. 16 June 1894--W. H. Winn who has been in Tennessee for the past five years is at home on a visit. 16 June 1894--Mr. S. H. Schrock and Miss Maud Haley, of Burton were married at Fayette Tuesday. 16 June 1894--Wm. Bibb a prominent young farmer of Howard county, was killed by lightning while plowing near Glasgow Thursday. His hat was torn to shreds and the handles of the cultivator he was working with were split. 23 June 1894--The 18-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Green near Burton died of diphtheria Wednesday. 23 June 1894--James Collins of Higbee is damaged to the extent of $10,000.00; so he claims, on account of a flogging administered him by several women of that place, about a year ago, and he has accordingly commenced civil action against several men there, claiming they were abettors in the matter. We are not informed as to what offense Mr Collins committed for which he got a good whipping, but expect he can probably remember when in younger days he was soundly thrashed by a woman and did not get or expect $10,000.00 pay for receiving it either. Take your medicine Mr. Collins, if it is a little bitter. Times are too hard for you to get $10,000.00 out of all the men of Higbee.--Fayette Advertiser. 23 June 1894--Married, at Ladonia, Mo, on the 20th, Mr. Thos. John and Miss Minnie Baily, both of Vandalia, Mo. The happy couple arrived here over the C. & A. Wednesday evening. 23 June 1894--Mr. Robert Harris, of Higbee, and Miss Eliza Belcher, of Vandalia, were married at the latter place Wednesday morning and arrived here in the evening where they will make their home. The News extends congratulations. 23 June 1894--Daniel Gambol, a farm hand of near Salisbury was shot and killed at Moberly Sunday night by officers Penn and Reynolds, while resisting arrest. Gambel boarded the night train at Salisbury for Moberly and when called upon by the conductor for his ticket drew his revolver and said it was the only ticket he needed. The police at Moberly were notified and when the train arrived attempted to arrest him when he drew his revolver and shot officer Penn through the shoulder. The officers returned the fire and Gambol fell with a bullet through the heart. He was only 19 years old and was drunk at the time. 30 June 1894--Peter Collet, aged 18 years, was drowned in the Chariton river, near Salisbury Sunday of last week. 30 June 1894--In a recent issue of the Advertiser we made mention of the fact that a Mr. Collins of Higbee, had commence suit for $10,000.00 damage against Higbee parties on the grounds, so claimed, that they were abettors in a flogging administered him by five women of that place about a year ago. It also seems that some of the residents of that city considered our remarks on the matter as favoring the defense in the case at issue. For the benefit of Higbee readers, we desire to say that all information obtained by us from a Randolph Co exchange i.e. the amount sued for and the parties involved in the case, but as the article in the Advertiser stated, we know none of the particulars. Since that time we have heard some of the particulars to the affair but refrain from publishing them for more reasons than one. One reason is that it would require too much space, and another is that a newspaper has no right and it would be gross impropriety to meddle with strictly private family matters. To bring matters to a close and be thoroughly understood, we wish to say and to emphasize that we have no connection with the affair, have not and will not favor either plaintiff or defense in the case, and that the Advertiser columns are not open for articles airing personal grievances and further that neither of the interested parties have tendered us anything for publication--Fayette Advertiser. 30 June 1894--C. M. Williams, of Marceline, Mo, and said to be the richest man in the town was arrested this week by a deputy U. S. Marshal charged with selling beer without a license. 30 June 1894--Prof John Williams and brother, of Renick were in the city Saturday. 30 June 1894--F. R. Spotts and Miss Orine Boyd of Fayette were married on the 26th. 30 June 1894--Died, on the 28th, Clara, the 9-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church yesterday evening by Rev. W. F. Bell, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Higbee Cemetery. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the entire community. 30 June 1894--Married, on June 20th, at the residence of and by Elder S. B. Naylor, Mr. Marvin Attebery and Miss Sallie Walker all of Howard county. 30 June 1894--Married, in Fayette, on the 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Smith, Mr. S. Willis Hibbs and Miss Katie Smith. 30 June 1894--FROM CLARK--W. J. Shores attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Susan Harris, near Fayette Thursday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 May 1894--C. R. Mitchel, a prominent druggist of Moberly, died at his residence in that place last Saturday. 5 May 1894--Joe H. Dougherty of Myres was here Wednesday. 5 May 1894--Born, on the 28th, to W. J. Richards and wife a son. 5 May 1894--Jas. Meehan received a telegram from Red Lodge Montana, Wednesday, stating that Robert Thorborn was killed at that place the day before. He was a brother of Mrs. Meehan and George Thorborn, who recently left for Vancouver Island. We will give particulars as soon as we can obtain them. 5 May 1894--Born, on the 3rd, to J. W. Freeman and wife a son. 5 May 1894--Married, near Moberly on the 29th, Mr. Byrd to Mrs. Laura Bartee. 5 May 1894--Died, in Higbee, on April 28th, Mrs. Ann Bowen, wife of D. W. Bowen, aged 40 years. Deceased leaves a husband and six little children, the oldest eleven years and the youngest five weeks. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday, of which deceased was a faithful member, by Rev. Ward of Moberly, after which the remains were taken to Moberly and laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Bowen and the little motherless children have the sympathy of the entire community. 5 May 1894--Mrs. Mollie Snow of Knox county, daughter of J. A. Hudson and wife of near town, who was reported dangerously ill last week, died Monday and was buried the following day. 12 May 1894--Born, on the 4th, to Lish Mead and wife a son. 12 May 1894--Born, on the 4th, to Dug Edwards and wife a son. 12 May 1894--Born on the 6th to J. B. Atkins and wife a son. 12 May 1894--James Collins has gone into the patent right business. He yesterday purchased the county right to Monroe county for the manufacture and sale of patent window sash. 12 May 1894--A. Davison a former car inspector at New Franklin was run over by the cars Saturday morning and had a leg cut off. He died a few hours later. 12 May 1894--Rev. Simon Deeks, father of Mrs. Thos. Giles of this place, died at his home near Cora, Smith County, Kansas Monday night, aged 68 years. Mrs. Giles left here Sunday and reached his bedside a few hours before he died. 12 May 1894--Died, near Armstrong, on the 6th, Mrs. Jesse Edwards, aged about 50 years. 12 May 1894--WM JONES DROPS DEAD--The citizens of Higbee were greatly shocked last Saturday when the sad intelligence reached here that Wm. Jones one of Higbee's most prominent and energetic citizens, had fell dead at New Franklin. Mr. Jones had a stroke of paralysis about a year ago, and since that time had been very feeble but insisted on looking after his business affairs. Tuesday morning he left for New Franklin to look after some teams he had at work at that place intending to return in the evening, but was feeling so well he concluded to remain until Saturday. Saturday morning he met his hired hands at the barn where his teams were kept, and had about finished paying them when he turned suddenly sick and asked S. T. Higginbotham to help him to a place where he could get air. He was assisted to the open air, but he continued to grow worse. One of the boys went for a doctor while the others assisted him to the residence of Mr. Geo. Gibson, where he had been boarding. When the doctor arrived Mr. Jones was so near gone that nothing could be done for him, and at 11:30 he breathed his last. Dr. Dinwiddie, E. M. Whitmore, G. A. Dougherty, Dick Burton, E. R. Denham, A. F. Dinwiddie, J. F. Smith and W. H. Welch left on the evening train for New Franklin and returned on the night train with the corpse which was taken to the family residence, where it was viewed by many relatives and friends. The remains were taken to new Hope church, Howard county, Monday, where several hundred had gathered to pay the last sad rites to their former friend and neighbor. The funeral services were conducted by Elders Naylor and Pasley, after which all that was mortal of Wm. Jones was tenderly laid to rest by loving hands to await the resurrection morn. Deceased was 56 years old and leaves a wife, two sons and five daughters to mourn his loss. The News joins other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. 19 May 1894--Mrs. M. A. Pilkerton returned to Moberly Wednesday after a short visit to R. R. Jones and wife. 19 May 1894--As we go to press, Mrs. W. J. Johnson is thought to be in a dying condition. 19 May 1894--James Sumpter, living south of town died at his residence on the 16th, aged about 50 years. He was buried at Fairview Thursday evening. 19 May 1894--J. M. Forest received a telegram yesterday from his son-in-law, John McKay, dated at Parsons, Kan, stating that he was on his way from Texas to this point accompanied by his two daughters and that the oldest, Nora, died yesterday, and that the other was not expected to live until she reached here. Mr. McKay went to Texas three years ago hoping the change in climate would benefit his daughters, but they continued to grow worse. The girls finally concluded that they wanted to return to Missouri and spend their last hours with their grandfather, J. M. Forest, but started too late to reach here alive. Miss McKay will be buried at Macedonia, Audrain county, to-day. 26 May 1894--Born, on the 23rd, to H. B. White and wife a daughter. 26 May 1894--Thomas Nicholas living near Evansville, Monroe county, dropped dead in his yard Tuesday of heart disease. 26 May 1894--Archie Hitt, son of W. A. Hitt was thrown from his horse Sunday, and has been in a critical condition ever since. 26 May 1894--Mrs. Wm. Jackson living hear Holliday, Mo, was found dead in bed Sunday morning. She ate a hearty supper and retired in her usual health. 26 May 1894--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marrs, a son. 26 May 1894--Died, on the 23rd, of general debility, Stephen Robb, aged 75 years. 26 May 1894--Ed. Forest came up from Howard last Saturday to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss McKay. 26 May 1894--Mrs. Robert Stapleton died near Fayette Monday morning, aged about 40 years. Deceased was an aunt of Mrs. A. F. Dinwiddie. 26 May 1894--Miss Lilly Ross, of St. Louis, shot and killed herself at the Arlington Hotel, at Moberly Wednesday, while despondent over having been charged with stealing $50 from parties before coming to Moberly. 26 May 1894--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Fred R. Shaelach, of the Merrell Drug Co, of St. Louis, and Miss Emma Beaty, of Moberly, at the Christian church at that place, on June the 6th at 8:30 p.m.. 26 May 1894--Died, in Higbee, Sunday, May 20th, of consumption, Mrs. W. C. Johnson, aged 47 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday evening at 2 o'clock, by Eld. McCune after which the remains were interred in the Hamilton burying ground east of town. Deceased leaves a husband and daughter to mourn her loss. 26 May 1894--Mr. John T. Dougherty, of Myers, is reported very sick. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Apr 1894--Mrs. Agnes Kelly died in Moberly Sunday, aged 74 years. 7 Apr 1894--Marriage license were issued this morning to W. G. Duncan and Miss Oliva Refauver, both of Higbee--Fayette-Democrat Banner of the 3rd. 7 Apr 1894--In last week's issue we announced the birth of a daughter to Thos. Brockman and wife, but have since learned with regret that we were wrongly informed. 7 Apr 1894--Miss Viola Manning, aged 18 years, died at her home 6 miles east of Cairo on the 1st of heart disease. She was the daughter of J. W. Manning candidate for county Treasurer. 7 Apr 1894--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of Mr. Mark Cubbage on the 5th, Mr. W. G. Duncan and Mrs. Ollie Kefauver, Rev. Foley of Armstrong, officiating. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 7 Apr 1894--Mr. J. M. Williams, the wagon manufacturer of Renick, has been to Macon City, where he expects to consolidate the Renick factory with the factory at that place under a corporation to be organized with a capital of $50,000, of which $30,000 is to be paid up in cash, and the balance to be paid in as needed. Mr. Williams will be one of the stockholders, and will be superintendent of the works--Moberly Monitor. 7 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--Will Hersman and wife are visiting relatives near Jacksonville. 7 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--M. B. Kirby of Elliott spent Sunday with his parents in this neighborhood. 7 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--Born, on the 30th to Enoch Waddle and wife a son. 7 Apr 1894--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Born, on the 30th, to Enoch Waddle and wife, a son. 7 Apr 1894--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Mr. and Mrs. Bud Holtzclaw had the misfortune to lose their little son last week. "Romie" as he was called, was a bright little fellow and will be sadly missed by his parents. 14 Apr 1894--Born, on the 11th, to Thos. Brockman and wife, a son. Mother and babe doing well. 14 Apr 1894--Wood Burton left Wednesday night for Cape Girardeau, where he will spend a week with his brother, Capt. Byrd Burton. 14 Apr 1894--Friday night of last week Dr. R. V. Bonham of New Franklin shot and killed Horace McMillan who was trying to get into the house at a late hour. 14 Apr 1894--HON. SAM C. MAJOR DEAD--The people of this community were greatly shocked Thursday when the news reached here that Sam C. Major had been found dead in bed at his home in Fayette that morning. It was hard to realize that a man of Senator Major's mental and physical strength had passed away without a moment's warning. When he retired at 11 o'clock he complained of a pain in his side, but otherwise was as well as usual. The death of Mr. Major removes from Howard county one of it's most able and progressive men, and the bar one of it's brightest lights. 21 Apr 1894--Died, near Myres on the 18th, Thos. Winn, aged 73 years. 21 Apr 1894--Died, near Higbee on the 16, Mrs. Betsy Cook, aged 76 years. 21 Apr 1894--Died, near Yates, on the 18th, Geo. Lee, colored, aged 21 years. 21 Apr 1894--Miles Williams came up from Switzler yesterday. 21 Apr 1894--Born, on the 18th, to W. M. Burton and wife, a son. 21 Apr 1894--John Waller of Centralia, and Miss Lizzie Hawkinson of Roanoke, were married in Huntsville last Sunday. 21 Apr 1894--Lewis Spotts and wife of near Roanoke, were called to Holliday Sunday by the death of her sister Miss Ida Hill. 21 Apr 1894--Several from here attended the funeral of S. C. Major at Fayette Sunday. It was the largest funeral ever in Howard county, fully 5,000 people being present. 21 Apr 1894--IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF BROTHER AND SISTER--Died, at his home in Oklahoma, on December 5, 1893, Moses Baker, aged 66 years, 1 month and one day; and on March 30, 1894, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker died, aged 58 years, 9 months and 23 days. Only one year since brother and sister went to this new country thinking it would be a great benefit to their health. But alas! how soon death the great inevitable called them home. Their spirits were sweetly released from the sorrows and tribulations of earth and taken to the bosom of their God. May heaven bless the bereaved family from whom within the last few weeks has been deprived of a loving father and mother by death, and pour into their bleeding hearts the balm of consolation. To the bereaved children I would say the black cloud which hangs over us like a pall has a silver lining. It is hard to give them up, but be determined henceforward to live a Christian life. They can't come to you but you can go to them. May the gracious rays of the sun of righteousness shine through the mist of tears and cast the beautiful rainbow of promise and hope on your hearts. Dear children He doeth all things well. May god in His mercy bring us all home to heaven without the loss of one, is the prayer of your loving aunt. K. 21 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--Little Maggie Mure fell in a well at the old Holtzclaw place one day last week. Nora Robb, aged about 12 years, got her out all o.k. Good grit, Nora. 21 Apr 1894--Three little children died here between ten o'clock Saturday night and Sunday morning. Early Saturday night Emmett, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mahoney, who had been suffering with pneumonia for several days passed away. About the same hour James, the two year old son of James Mullier, who had been suffering with measles for several days died. Early Sunday morning Annie, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morlee was called from earth. Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette preached the funeral of the two former Monday evening, and of Mr. Morlee's little daughter Tuesday evening. All the children were interred at the City Cemetery. 28 Apr 1894--Born, on the 25th, to Wm. Chapman and wife a daughter. 28 Apr 1894--John Tolson died near Sturgeon, Tuesday aged 78 years. 28 Apr 1894--M. H. Tinsley, county school superintendent died at his home in Moberly on Thursday, aged 38 years. 28 Apr 1894--Jas C. Orr died at his home in Columbia on the 19th inst, aged 70 years. He had held office in the county for more than thirty years. 28 Apr 1894--Married, in Higbee, on April 26, 1994. Mr. Thos. L. Smith and Miss Lizzie Burton, Eld Pasley officiating. The groom is one of Higbee's most popular young men, while the bride is one of Higbee's most accomplished young ladies. The wedding was a quiet affair only the immediate relatives being present. The happy young couple were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. The News joins other friends in wishing them a happy and peaceful journey down the river of life. 28 Apr 1894--Born, on the 22nd, to Geo. W. Rennolds and wife, a son. 28 Apr 1894--Mr. John English died in Huntsville Thursday night of last week. He was buried with Masonic honors. 28 Apr 1894--Dr. Vasse one of the oldest physicians in the county died at Moberly last Saturday. His death had been expected for several days. 28 Apr 1894--W. H. Davis and family who left here a month ago for the Indian Territory, have located at Bluejacket, and Mr. D. has ordered the News sent to him there. 28 Apr 1894--Married in Moberly, on the 25th, Mr. James W. Wayland and Mrs. Lizzie Baker, Eld. Briney officiating. 28 Apr 1894--Mrs. J. A. Hudson and son John left Tuesday night for Knox county to visit her daughter, Mrs. A. Snow, who is dangerously ill. 28 Apr 1894--Mrs. Mary Heath died at her residence 6 miles north of Higbee one day this week, aged 56 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi List, Does anone have any information on the Palmers that were from Howard and Randolf County Missouri? I am seeking information on JOHN HENRY PALMER SR born Nov 1, 1836 IN LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY. He was first husband of SARAH ELIZABETH BUNNELL. They were my gr grandparents JOHN HENRY PALMER Sr died Oct 8 1869 in Renick Mo from typhoid fever, I am trying to find his parents. He also had a brother Robert Palmer who died in a coal mine accident in Renick about that same time period. John Henry Palmer Sr and Sarah Bunnells children were, : JOHN HENRY PALMER JR. born Feb 10 1867, PARIS TOWNSHIP, RANDOLF COUNTY MO (HE MARRIED CARRIE DELL WOODS ) .........BABY BOY PALMER BORN AUG 27 1868 in Renick Mo and died same date, AND MAY FRANCIS PALMER BORN born Aug 30 1869 in Renick Mo, Randolf County My grandparents John Henry Palmer Jr and Carrie Dell Woods lived in Fayette Mo, in Howard County and born to them there was my father Dewey Palmer born in 1898, a daughter Opal, and other sons , Arthur, Robert Virgil, Charles or "Pete"... Any information would be appreciated. Thank you so much and God bless you for your time and effort. Sincerely Shirley Palmer Kays

Oops! Sorry folks, this was another one I meant to send my Mom. Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 6:37 PM Subject: Hendersons, Hurshmans, and Stevensons. > Hi Mom, > > Here's another couple. > > Friday 23 July 1920, Vol 34, No 14--Miss Marie Henderson of Marissa, Ill., is the guest > of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Kirby. > > I am assuming that Marie is the daughter of Ray Henderson. Mrs. M. B. Kirby was a Hurshman before her marriage, the same family as > the one Mary Mae Lloyd married into. She was another sister-in-law of Mary Mae's. > > Friday 23 July 1920, Vol 34, No 14--Ernest Stevenson spent the week in Moberly with > his sister, Mrs. Pete Bottino. > > I don't think I need to explain this one to you. > > Love, > Kathy > >

Hi Mom, Here's another couple. Friday 23 July 1920, Vol 34, No 14--Miss Marie Henderson of Marissa, Ill., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Kirby. I am assuming that Marie is the daughter of Ray Henderson. Mrs. M. B. Kirby was a Hurshman before her marriage, the same family as the one Mary Mae Lloyd married into. She was another sister-in-law of Mary Mae's. Friday 23 July 1920, Vol 34, No 14--Ernest Stevenson spent the week in Moberly with his sister, Mrs. Pete Bottino. I don't think I need to explain this one to you. Love, Kathy

I have in my database Susanna FORBES born 24 July 1859 in Portage County, Ohio and died in Howard County, Missouri 11 July 1892. She is the daughter of Alexander and Sarah Sophia (SUTCLIFF) FORBES. She was the wife of Willis Green DUNCAN. This seems to fit the description below. Steve At 10:42 PM 05/17/2001 EDT, you wrote: >16 July 1892--Died, near Yates, on the 11th, Mrs. Green Duncan, aged about 30 >years. > >Does anyone know if this is Mrs. Willis Green Duncan? > >Thanks >Jan >Cherry Valley CA > >