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.

3 Feb 1894--Born, on Jan 31, to N. J. Fowler and wife, a son. 3 Feb 1894--Mrs. Martha Foore, sister of G. R. Rennolds, of this place, died in Kansas City Thursday morning. 3 Feb 1894--Married, on January 23, at the residence of and by Eld, S. B. Naylor, Mr. P. A. Dougherty, of Myres, and Miss Minnie Bruce, of Harrisburg. 3 Feb 1894--Albert McDaniel, living near Jacksonville, this county, committed suicide Tuesday by shooting himself through the head. Poor health is supposed to be the cause. 3 Feb 1894--John Lowery, a Moberly Negro, while drunk made a bet with another Negro that he could drink a pint of whiskey at one drink. He won the wager but Moberly lost a Negro. 3 Feb 1894--W. H. Broaddus of Chariton township, who is a candidate for Sheriff dropped into the News office this week and ordered his name in the announcement column. "Harry," as he is familiarly known, has been a resident of the county for thirty-eight years, and for the past sixteen has been constable of Chariton township. During the most of this time he has acted as deputy sheriff and collector. He is a life-long democrat and for the past thirty years has taken an active part in every move that would build up the party. There are few men in the county as well qualified to discharge the duties as he, and he kindly asks the democrat voters of the county to give his claim due consideration. 3 Feb 1894--Coburn Hackley died at his home in Howard county, January 25, aged 82 years. He was one of the pioneers of the county. 3 Feb 1894--Willie, the 12 year old son of D. H. Williams, living near Myres, came near meeting with a serious accident Thursday while quail hunting in company with Geo. Mobley. Mobley flushed a covey of quail and blazed away, a stray shot striking Willie in the forehead ranging down and lodging near the corner of the eye. He was brought to town and the shot extracted by Dr. Nicholas. 3 Feb 1894--The case of the state against James Mullier and others will come up at Moberly Thursday. 10 Feb 1894--Dr. W. S. Ostin died at his home in Moberly Monday aged 43 years. 10 Feb 1894--Dudley Leach of Howard county, was called here Monday by the death of his mother, Mrs. Louisa Dennis. 10 Feb 1894--Mrs. Esther Davis died in Moberly on the 7th, aged 84 years. 10 Feb 1894--Died, on the 5th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Duffield. 10 Feb 1894--Mrs. Polly Grimes died at her home in Moberly on the 7th, aged 86 years. 10 Feb 1894--A daughter of Jas. Yeager, col, died Sunday of consumption, aged 34 years. 10 Feb 1894--Married, in Moberly, on the 7th, Mr. Chas. Owens and Miss Nannie Cleeton. 10 Feb 1894--Born, on the 9th, to F. M. Tymony and wife, a daughter. Mother and babe doing well. 10 Feb 1894--Died, on the 5th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Duffield. 10 Feb 1894--Gilliam Gilpin, the first governor of Colorado, who died recently was an uncle of R. W. Gilpin of this place. 10 Feb 1894--The Mullier trail was called in the circuit court at Moberly yesterday was continued until the September term. 10 Feb 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 5th, of cancer, Mrs. Louisa Dennis, aged 85 years. Her remains were buried at New Hope church in Howard county Wednesday. 10 Feb 1894--The Nuptial vows of Miss Eulalia Grover Hawkins and Mr. Joseph Lynn Andrews were solemnized yesterday at the residence of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Hawkins, on east Promenade street. Mr. Andrews is a thrifty young Randolph farmer and the bride is a cultured and attractive young lady. She was very pretty in a gown of cram albatross, lace trimmings. The bridesmaids were Misses Bernice Hawkins and Bessie Rennolds and Misses Gracie Hawkins and Frankie Jones were the flower girls. Mr. Harry May of Higbee was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews will reside on their splendid farm near Higbee--Mexico Intelligencer Feb 8th. 10 Feb 1894--Mrs. Iva Craig, wife of W. C. Craig, a former resident of Sturgeon, died at her home in Polk county on Feb 6, 1894. The remains were brought to Audrain county and buried at Pisgah. 17 Feb 1894--Mayor Ragsdale of Moberly has been removed from office and the newspapers are busy suggesting good men to fill the vacancy. 17 Feb 1894--Married, in Higbee, on the 15th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Averett, Dr. R. L. Nicholas and Miss Mary Averett, Eld. S. B. Naylor, officiating. 17 Feb 1894--John Hudleson, who had charge of the engine at the Interstate mine for two years, died at the home of his father in Macon county Saturday, of consumption, aged about 35 years. He had many friends here who regret to learn of his death. 17 Feb 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Miss Pearl Brown and Albert Brown were married at the residence of Eld. P. T. Gentry Feb. 14. We wish them much success through life. 24 Feb 1894--J. M. Williams, of Moberly, places his name in the announcement column this week, as a candidate for the office of collector of Randolph county. Mr. Williams was born in Kentucky and removed with his parents to Missouri thirty five years ago. In early manhood he located in Moberly and being a first class brick mason engaged in contracting and building. He is a democrat of the true stripe, sober, industrious, and in ever way qualified to make the county a good collector. 24 Feb 1894--June Jacob, who went to Sturgeon last Saturday to take the liquor treatment died Wednesday evening--Centralia Guard. 24 Feb 1894--John D. Thompson, left Thursday for his home in Waxahachie, Texas, after spending eight months with J. E. Rucker and family. 24 Feb 1894--Allen Mayo, who has resided near Mt. Airy for 76 years, died on the 16th, aged 92 years and 7 months. He leaves six sons and three daughters. 24 Feb 1894--Married, at the residence, of W. B. Garvin, Randolph county, Mo, by Eld. Jacob Hugley, Mr. J. D. Owings and Miss Cora Galvin, both of Randolph county--Paris Mercury. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Jan 1894--Died, on the 5th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith. 6 Jan 1894--Married, at the Baptist church in Huntsville, on December 27th, Mr. W. J. Cox of Moberly, and Miss Lizzie Rankin, of Higbee, Rev. Turnage, officiating. The News extends good wishes. 6 Jan 1894--H. M. Porter died at his home in Moberly last Monday aged 63 years. 6 Jan 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 5th, of pneumonia, Mrs. C. C. Whitemire, aged 20 years. Her aged father, Maj. Thomas Rimer, of Knox county, arrived the first of the week and remained with her until the end came. The deceased leaves a husband and a babe five weeks old to mourn her untimely death. The remains will be taken to Knox county today for Interment. 6 Jan 1894--OBITUARY--Nancy C. Lessley was born Aug. 18, 1857, died Dec 21, 1893. Another good woman has gone from earth. At the age of 15 she became a Christian and has faithfully followed Christ ever since. In the church she will be greatly missed, her life being active in promoting its welfare. To Mr. Lessley's children she was a mother and they all deeply mourn her loss. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her and of her it may well be said "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they do rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Funeral services were conducted at the grave by the writer, assisted by Rev. A. B. Moore. A. W. P. 13 Jan 1894--Joseph Bradley, aged 65, died suddenly at his home in Armstrong Sunday night of heart trouble. 13 Jan 1894--Chas. Caldwell was killed near Columbia Thursday of last week by a falling tree which he was cutting down. 13 Jan 1894--Mayor Ragsdale of Moberly, is a prospective candidate for Sheriff. 13 Jan 1894--Bruce Durham was run over by a Wabash train at Jacksonville Thursday of last week and killed. He was about 21 years old and deaf and dumb. 13 Jan 1894--Mr. Stephen Green living near Clark, died suddenly last Friday. He had been chopping wood and stopped to rest when he fell over dead. He was about 50 years old. 13 Jan 1894--Peter Hunt, col, of Moberly, who claimed to be 104 years old and the father of 76 children, died Thursday of last week. 13 Jan 1894--Rev. Wm. Killbuck, a highly respected minister of the Baptist church, died at the home of his son-in-law, Byrd Burton, near Clifton Hill Tuesday, Rev. Killbuck was one of the pioneer ministers of the county. 13 Jan 1894--Wm. McCausland, brother of J. B. McCausland of this place, died at his home in Roanoke Tuesday night of consumption, aged 52 years. Mr. McCausland and wife attended the funeral Wednesday. 13 Jan 1894--Elijah Andrews of Myres is visiting in Kansas City. 13 Jan 1894--Died, near Sturgeon, on the 9th, Mr. S. S. Graves, aged 70 years. He was one of the oldest masons in the county. 13 Jan 1894--Born, on the 11th, to W. M. Speed and wife a daughter. 13 Jan 1894--EBENEEZER ITEMS--The many friends of Mrs. C. C. Whitmire in this vicinity were shocked to hear of her death Clara as she was familiarly called, was loved and respected by every one that had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and Mr. Whitmire has the sympathy of the entire community in his sad bereavement. 20 Jan 1894--Born, on the 16th, to Oscar Baker and wife a daughter. 20 Jan 1894--Born, on the 13th, to H. C. Boyd and wife, a son. 20 Jan 1894--Died, on the 15th, the 4-year-old son of Wm. Hamilton. 20 Jan 1894--Miss Ora Stark, daughter of J. B. Stark, near Yates, died Sunday morning aged twelve years. 20 Jan 1894--Dr. G. C. Crutchley, a prominent merchant of Norborne, Mo, died at that place Monday, aged 69 years. He was the father-in-law of Ben W. Burton formerly of Higbee but now of Norborne. 20 Jan 1894--Died, on the 14th, Mr. Elisha Owens, aged 35 years. He leaves a wife and little babe to mourn his loss. The remains were buried in the City cemetery by the Knights of Pythias, of which order deceased was an active member. This is the first death that has occurred in the lodge. 20 Jan 1894--Born, on the 18th, to Bruce Redmon and wife a daughter. 20 Jan 1894--Ex-Congressman G. F. Rothwell died at Moberly early Thursday morning. 20 Jan 1894--TIRED OF LIFE--The town of Burton eight miles south of here was the scene of a horrible suicide shortly after noon Tuesday. Miss Lilly Tribble, aged 17 years, daughter of W. E. Tribble, deliberately took her own life. Her parents were away from home at the time, her mother being in Chillicothe and her father in Moberly. Shortly after dinner she told her married sister and twin sister that she was going to take her life and left the room. She had made similar threats on other occasions and no attention was paid to her. Lilly returned to the room and secured a lead pencil and again left the house, the sisters thinking she was going to answer a letter she had received from her lover at Fort Scott. It was not long before they were startled by the report of a gun and at once made their way to an outbuilding where they found their loved sister weltering in her life's blood, a double-barrel shotgun laying across her breast. She had placed the gun to her forehead and pulled the trigger, tearing a large hole in her head from which blood and brains slowly oozed. Dr. McGee was summoned to dress the wound, and picked up this note: "Well pa, all of you, bye bye. Am tired of this. Tell ma I sad good bye. I am your loving daughter Lillie. Gracie, tell Tommie I said good bye too." It is thought that she had became despondent over some love affair and was insane at the time. 20 Jan 1894--Married, at the residence of and by Eld. W. B. Anderson, on Jan 14, Mr. Ottis Fowler and Miss Maude Hamilton. The News extends congratulations. 20 Jan 1894--Married, in Mexico, on Jan 15, G. W. Quackenbush and Miss Mattie Frazier. Miss Frazier was well known here and her many friends extend good wishes. 20 Jan 1894--Jas. Conner, ex-marshal of Huntsville was killed in a wreck on the Wabash near Clifton Hill Monday morning of this week. Mr. Conner was shipping a car of mules to Kansas City and was riding on a dead engine when it jumped the track. He was caught under the wreck and instantly killed. He leaves a wife and one child. 20 Jan 1894--The following marriages by elder S. B. Naylor were sent to us last week, but through an oversight were omitted: James Davis and Miss Fannie Smith at Burton December 24. G. W. Rennolds and Miss Annie Palmaterry on December 26. J. M. Warford and Miss M. E. Andrews on December 27. W. P. Webb and Miss Hattie Campbell on December 24. R. E. Noel and Miss Maggie Cline on January 2, 1894. 27 Jan 1894--We are authorized to announce G. A. Dougherty as a candidate for the office of assessor of Randolph county, subject to the action of the democratic party. 27 Jan 1894--Married, in Moberly, on the 23, Mr. Ernest Moore and Miss Lulu Owens. Miss Lula is the daughter of J. J. Owens formerly a resident of this week. (I think they meant place) 27 Jan 1894--Died, on the 14th, near Armstrong, Mrs. Stephen Green aged 63 years. 27 Jan 1894--Married, on the 22, at the Catholic church in Wellsville, Mo, Mr. A. F. Carville of Dayton, Ohio, and Miss Josie Christian, of Montgomery City, by Rev. Father E. A. Casey after which the bridal party accompanied by only the nearest relatives repaired to the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. P. H. Routt, where an elegant wedding breakfast served. The happy couple left in the evening for Dayton, Ohio, their future home. 27 Jan 1894--Among the announcements this week for assessor is the name of G. A. Dougherty of this place. Mr. Dougherty was born and raised in Howard county and came to this county twenty years ago and located near Renick. He has been actively identified with the democratic party from early manhood. He is a man of fine business qualifications, and if elected would make the county a good assessor. 27 Jan 1894--Charles Elberding, an old and well-to-do citizen of Holder died recently. He had been suffering from chronic rheumatism for the past twenty years and had been confined to a wheeled chair and his room most of the time for the past four years. A colored woman has been his constant nurse. His will is creating a great deal of talk from the fact that he left the bulk of his property, about $5,000 in cash and real estate, to the colored nurse, and the balance to his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Finnie, of Moberly--Sedalia Democrat. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

> 23 Dec 1893--Died, in Moberly, on the 18th, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Moberly, W. D. Foor, aged about 75 years. He had been a resident of Randolph county for more than fifty years. The remains were buried here last Sunday. W.D. Foor (William Davidson) was my ggrandfather, and my stumbling block. Family records, which I am sure came from a family bible, lists his date of birth as 2 Oct 1812; also the dates of birth, marriage, and death of his first 2 wives. He was married 16 Aug 1854 to my ggrandmother, Susannah Andrews, daughter of Moses and Mary (Polly) Fields Andrews of Howard County, The earliest record that I have for him is the Cincinnati , Hamilton County, Ohio 1840 census, plus Cincinnati city directories for 1842, 1843 and 1846. He, Susannah, and his second wife Mary Ann (Fowler) Foor are all buried at the Burton Cemetery at Higbee. If anyone reading the list has any information about Moses Andrews descendants or from the descendants of William and Susannah, I would appreciate hearing from them. Helen

Kathy , what a wonderful contribution you have made. Thank you so much for what you have posted. Can someone tell me where this collection of newspaper items will be archived on the web. I would like to review many items over. Anne Henderson Rupert

I show Joseph Christopher MAJOR married to Sarah Louisa MORRIS, 1870 Howard Co., MO. I have no parents for either of them. Joseph died 1924, near Renick, Howard Co., and Sarah d 1931, near Burton, Howard Co., MO. Their dau., Claudia Merlin MAJOR, b 1874, married Lewis THOMPSON, 1892. So far, this is not my line but I'm sure with more MORRIS info, it will be!!! :-) Linda In a message dated 5/18/01 6:57:12 AM, [email protected] writes: << Piecing together what I have from you, Willard Warford, and Kathy Bowlin, it seems that Nellie Dean was born to ROGER QUINCY WARFORD and LEWISA ("LEWIE") FAY(E) THOMPSON; the grandparents are LEWIS PRICE THOMPSON, CLAUDIA MAJORS, JAMES SAMUEL ("BIG JIM") WARFORD, and MARY ELIZABETH PINKNEY PATTERSON; the greatgrandparents are JOSEPH MAJOR and first name unknown MAJOR, NERO THOMPSON AND SUSAN ATKINS, and NANCY CATHERINE MAXFIELD PATTERSON WARFORD (who had married, 2nd, PATRICK WOOD WARFORD who died 9 June 1914). It is thus interesting to discover that MARY JEFFRIES THOMPSON is still alive in 1916 and in Oklahoma. I hope to flesh out this branch of the family soon. I descend from WILLIAM SHORT THOMPSON's brother, JOHN C. THOMPSON, as well as from THOMAS LAFAYETTE (the pharmacist/teacher/bowling alley owner) WARFORD, who was second cousin to ROGER QUINCY WARFORD. Thank you, especially Willard, for helping me to keep the Warford-Thompson intermarriages straight. Elizabeth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Gibbons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 6:32 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Thompson/Warford > Still going through the old postings of the newspapers. Came across this, > filled with names I SHOULD recognize. But..... > > Friday, 23 June 1916--Born, on June 19, to Roger Warford and wife, a > daughter. Nellie Dean is the proud possessor of four grandparents, Mr. and > Mrs. Jas. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Thompson; five great- > grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Major, Mr. and Mrs. Nero Thompson and > Mrs. Nancy Warford; one great-great-grandparent, Mrs. Mary Thompson, of > Oklahoma, who has passed her 98th birthday. >>

2 Dec 1893--Born, on the 29th, to C. C. Whitmire and wife, a daughter. 2 Dec 1893--Born, in Clinton, Mo, on the 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Simes, a son. 2 Dec 1893--Mr. Jeff Gains, aged 84, died near Cairo Saturday evening. He had been a resident of the county for 43 years. 9 Dec 1893--A colored woman, who was once a slave of Henry Clay, died at Springfield, Ill, Nov 22, aged 107 years. Her name was Mrs. Maria Todd. She was born in Kentucky, March 24, 1786, and was a slave until Lincoln's proclamation made her free. At an early age she was sold to Henry Clay, then a practicing lawyer near her birth-place. Her master was indebted to Clay for $700, and Maria was transferred to him to liquidate the debt. When she was 19 years of age, Mr. Clay sold her to Paul Christian of this place, in whose hands she remained until her race was freed. The oldest of her living children, Lucinda Perkins, now living somewhere in Missouri, in 78 years of age. Two other children are 68 and 54 years old. The old lady's mind was remarkably clear, though she had been in feeble health for several years. 9 Dec 1893--Born, on the 7th, to O. L. Fowler and wife a son. 9 Dec 1893--Uncle Nicholas Dysart living near Yates was badly shaken up Sunday by a fall while out on the porch. Mr. Dysart is 93 years old and gets around surprisingly well for one of his age. 16 Dec 1893--Wm. D. Williams, aged 80 years died near Renick the first of the week. The remains were taken to Fayette for interment. 16 Dec 1893--Miss Maude Carter, the accomplished daughter of Thos. S. Carter, of Sturgeon was married Wednesday to Mr. Frank I. Farley, of Columbia. They will make their home in St. Louis. 16 Dec 1893--At Fayette Sunday night Gus Hinchs, colored, and his family, went to church leaving the house in charge of Aunt Dolphi Brooks and old colored woman who was nearing the 100 mile post. They had not been gone long when the alarm of fire was given and the house was soon surrounded by a large number of excited people who assembled from every quarter hoping to be able to subdue the flames and save the old colored woman but their efforts were in vain. The house with all its contents was consumed. As soon as possible a search was made for the old lady. Her remains were found roasted to a crisp. Hinch says there were fifty dollars in the house at the time of the fire. 16 Dec 1893--R. H. Williams will leave here about the 15th for San Diego, Cal, where he will make his home--Paris Mercury. Mr. W. is the father of W. I. Williams of this place. 16 Dec 1893--The six-year-old daughter of W. J. Richards was fatally burned Thursday evening. Mrs. Richards had stepped across the street to a neighbor's and during her absence the little girls amused themselves by playing with a red hot poker which set fire to the oldest child's dress. She rushed out of the house into the yard screaming and attracted the attention of Miss Mary Avery, who succeeded in smothering the flames with a bed quilt. She suffered great agony until 8 o'clock yesterday morning when death came to her relief. 16 Dec 1893--DIED--We are pained to chronicle the death of Samuel Taylor Hughes, an old and highly respected citizen who died Dec. 13, 1893, in his 78th year at his home at the Central Hotel in this city and of which he was proprietor. For several years past the deceased was almost helpless, afflicted with a complication of troubles and old age, and his death was not a matter of surprise to his family and friends. The deceased was born in Georgetown, Scott county, KY, on the 21st day of October, 1816, making his age at the time of his death, 77 years, one month and twenty four days. He moved to this state to Howard county with his parents when quite young and was there reared to manhood when this country was thinly settled and a wild wilderness. He received a common English Education, the best that could be obtained at that time, in the rude back woods school house. Arriving at majority was married march 21, 1839, to Miss Elizabeth Sebree, settling on a fine farm where the little town of Fa-till (I think this should have been Fayette, but was a typo) now stands and owned by Wm. Estill. On this farm deceased lived and reared an interesting family of five or six children of which only three survive him. Losing his wife, the mother of all his children, he was again married to Miss Emma Hughes in February, 1863. One child was born to them but lived only a short time, and the mother soon followed the death of the babe. In 1869 deceased was for the third time married to Mrs. B. S. Ray, who survives him. Up to the removal of deceased from Howard to this, Randolph county, he was classed and looked upon as one of Howard county's best and most substantial citizens, taking a lively interest in county politics and county affairs. Leaving the county of his childhood and coming to Higbee an old man broken with the storms of fate he cast his lot among us and spent his last hours with a people who esteemed and respected him for his kindness and hospitality. The remains were taken to old Mt. Pleasant church one mile north of New Franklin, Howard county, yesterday, and buried with Masonic honors. 16 Dec 1893--J. F. Andrews, who has been confined to his bed and room for the past nine weeks with typhoid fever, was on our streets again Monday. He left Tuesday in company with his brother J. L. Andrews, for Burton and Myres, on a visit to his father--Fayette Democrat-Banner. 23 Dec 1893--Mrs. Albert Tarrot, ages 21 years died at Clifton Hill this week of consumption. 23 Dec 1893--John Wyott has moved to Boone county. 23 Dec 1893--Stace Truby and Miss Sallie Cross of Sturgeon, were married in Moberly on the 19th inst. 23 Dec 1893--Chas. B. Canole, a prominent farmer living near New Franklin, Howard county, died Monday after 71 years. 23 Dec 1893--John Lee of Howard county, died at his home near Kingsbury Monday. He was 77 years old and one of the wealthiest men in the county. 23 Dec 1893--Chillicothe is all worked up over the elopement of Sherman Constant with a 17-year-old sister of his wife. 23 Dec 1893--The wife of J. V. Kemper Sr, of Sturgeon, died at that place Tuesday while sitting in a chair, aged 82 years. She was the mother of Postmaster Kemper. 23 Dec 1893--Born, on the 17th, to Geo. Hearsman and wife, a daughter. 23 Dec 1893--Mrs. Alice Acre died near Renick on the 18th, of consumption. She leaves four little children, the oldest being six years and the youngest six weeks. 23 Dec 1893--Thos. (Governor) Stockton, died at his home near Clark, on the 19th inst, aged 82 years. 23 Dec 1893--Died, in Moberly, on the 18th, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Moberly, W. D. Foor, aged about 75 years. He had been a resident of Randolph county for more than fifty years. The remains were buried here last Sunday. 23 Dec 1893--The row between Mayor Ragsdale and the city council of Moberly is still unsettled. If it continues, Moberly will be one of the best advertised towns in the state, but not in a way that will add to the good name of the city or to the business interests of the merchants. The council should either impeach the offenders or resign: Such conduct is not only a disgrace to Moberly but to the whole county. 23 Dec 1893--We are called upon this week to record the death of Mrs. G. W. Lessley, who died at her residence two miles northwest of Higbee late Thursday eve, of pneumonia, aged 35 years. Two weeks ago deceased was taken with lagrip and was getting along nicely until last Monday when she concluded to drive over to her mother's, Mrs. Hulda Burton, and spend the day. She returned home in the evening and during the early part of the night was taken with a severe attack of pneumonia. Drs. Dinwiddie of Higbee, and Harvey of Roanoke, were called in and did all they could to relieve her but she continued to grow worse until relieved by death. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock to-day after which the remains will be laid to rest in the city cemetery. 23 Dec 1893--E. M. Sparrow, Superintendent of Moberly public schools, died at that place Thursday eve. 30 Dec 1893--John Galloway living near Renick, was run over by a Wabash freight Saturday night and instantly killed. It is supposed that he got drunk and went to sleep on the track. 30 Dec 1893--Married, in Higbee, on the 26th, Mr. Samuel Smith and Miss Eliza Thomas, Eld. T. D. Williams officiating. 30 Dec 1893--Thos. Snell, of St. Charles county, was here Monday, the guest of his sisters Mesdames McCausland and Whitmore. 30 Dec 1893--Died, near Mount Airy, on Dec 22, Mrs. Eliza J. Dameron, wife of Mr. G. P. Dameron, aged 28 years. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. J. J. Bradley of Higbee. 30 Dec 1893--Died, near Elliott, on the 26, Miss Lizzie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Harvey. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 Nov 1893--Mrs. Henrietta Brown, wife of the late Chas Brown, of Moberly, died at that place Friday of last week. 4 Nov 1893--Married, Oct 29, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wheeler, Mr. Wm. Oldham and Miss Kate Wheeler, Rev. Bell, of Fayette, officiating. The News extends congratulations. 4 Nov 1893--Below is the average grades of scholars in School District No 3 (Burton), for two months, beginning Sept 4 and ending Oct 27; enrollment, 43: average attendance 31; No. days taught 40. Mary Akers 97 Meek Colley 97 Addie Akers 97 Crueso Colley 97 Mertie Campbell 93 Arthur Nicholas 94 Eulah Fowler 99 Oscar Parish 97 Ena Harlow 97 Mary Richard 96 Carol Harlow 97 Maggie Richard 94 John Hudson 88 Nora Robb 95 Arthur Holtzclaw 97 Laura Robb 98 Fratie Lessley 94 Miller Robb 98 Cole Lessley 97 Sallie Robb 93 Jennie Mure 95 Calvin Robb 96 Emma Mure 98 Clarence Starkey 96 Maggie Mure 97 James Thomas 98 Carrie Lewis 98 Gracie Thomas 96 Nellie Mooney 97 Wm. Thomas 88 Mary McVay 98 Etta Warford 94 Thos. McVay 95 John Warford 95 Fannie Blancet 98 Noah Warford 95 The above standing indicates only the class work done for the time named and should not be taken as an estimate of the students general knowledge of the several subjects. C. B. HUTCHINSON, Teacher 11 Nov 1893--The mine at Elliott now gives employment to 100 men. 11 Nov 1893--Thomas Sutliff moved here from Bevier this week. 11 Nov 1893--Dr. John T. Fort died at his home in Huntsville Thursday morning, aged about 65 years. 11 Nov 1893--Two colored miners were caught under a fall of rock in Breckenridge's mine near Huntsville last week and instantly killed. 11 Nov 1893--Eld. Thos. Campbell, a pioneer minister at the Christian church, died at his home near Boonesboro, Howard county, Sunday, aged 74 years. 11 Nov 1893--Mrs. Ellen Rucker, wife of Joel T. Rucker of Huntsville, died last Monday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Riggs in Moberly, aged 64 years. 11 Nov 1893--Willie Gosney, aged 14, son of Mr. N. G. Gosney of Paris, committed suicide at that place Wednesday evening by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. No cause is assigned for the rash act. 11 Nov 1893--Linden Crews, who was arrested at Moberly Monday charged with an attempt to criminally assault the 11 year-old-daughter of G. H. Martin of Rennick, was arraigned before Justice Johnson of Renick and plead guilty to the charge. The Justice sent him to jail for 30 days. Crews agreeing to leave the state at the expiration of the sentence. If Crews is guilty, as he claims he is, the punishment is a mockery and will have no tendency to prevent him from repeating the crime whenever an opportunity offers. 18 Nov 1893--Maria Jones, colored, died at Marshall Wednesday, aged 104 years. 18 Nov 1893--Born, on the 13, to Lish Owens and wife, a son. 18 Nov 1893--Born on the 11th, W. P. Mullins and wife, a son. 18 Nov 1893--Dr. B. E. Powell, died in Glasgow Thursday, aged 75 years. 18 Nov 1893--Byrd Burton left for St. Louis Thursday to take charge of the steamer "Idlewilde" as captain. 18 Nov 1893--Geo. A. Jasper, assistant Secretary of the Territory of Oklahoma, died suddenly last Monday. He was a Howard county boy. 18 Nov 1893--Judge Samuel Querry, an old resident of Paris, died at the home of his son in Barton county Tuesday, aged 94. He was the oldest Mason in Missouri. The remains were brought to Madison for interment. 18 Nov 1893--Married, on the 14, at the residence of Eld. W. B. Anderson, Wm. Dawkins and Miss Sallie McAdams, and Mr. Erastus McAdams and Miss Mattie Dawkins. The News extends congratulations. 18 Nov 1893--Thos. Pittard and Miss Otis Turner were united in marriage in Huntsville on the 12th. 18 Nov 1893--Mrs. John B. Turner, living 5 miles west of Huntsville, committed suicide Tuesday morning by hanging. She was 25 years old and leaves a husband and one child. 18 Nov 1893--Rev. E. K. Porter, for more than 60 years a minister of the M. E. Church, South, died at his home five miles east of Sedalia on the 8th inst, at the advanced age of 80 years. Rev. Porter was born in Bedford county, VA, but had been a resident of Pettis county since 1852. The deceased leaves ten children--nine daughters and one son. He also leaves forty-two grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, all of whom attended the funeral, which took place from Salem church on the 10th. The deceased was the father of Mrs. J. A. Biddle of this place. 25 Nov 1893--Born on the 20th, to I. W. Williams and wife, a son. 25 Nov 1893--Born on the 23, to G. L. Williams and wife, a daughter. 25 Nov 1893--Died, near Myres, on the 20th, Mr. John Fisher, aged about 70 years. 25 Nov 1893--Jas. T. White aged 55 years died of lagrip at his home on the Perche last Wednesday. He was buried at Perche church. 25 Nov 1893--James Lyons, aged 84, and wife, aged 75, died in Boone county last week and were buried in the same grave. They had lived together 60 years. 25 Nov 1893--A Negro girl named Smith living on Silver creek west of town, died suddenly under suspicious circumstances Sunday. She was to have been married during the day to a Negro by the name of Payne, who, neighbors say, objected to marrying her. Payne visited the girl about ten o'clock Sunday morning and gave her a drink of whiskey from a bottle he had with him. Soon after drinking the whiskey she complained that it had made her sick, and in a few minutes went into convulsions and died in about two hours. A few days previous to the death of the girl Payne sent to town and purchased ten cents worth of arsenic, claiming that he wanted it to give to a sick horse. The matter should be investigated. 25 Nov 1893--The general store of J. F. Andrews, at Talbot, was burned to the ground last Friday afternoon. The building was frame, almost new and caught from the flue. The post office was also kept in the building, but the effects were saved. The stock of goods was almost totally destroyed. Mr. Andrews carried $2,800 insurance in the Home of New York.--Fayette Advertiser. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Oct 1893--Born, on the 3rd, to John A. Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 7 Oct 1893--Jas. Smith, a prominent young man of Armstrong, died at that place Saturday. 7 Oct 1893--Died, in Sturgeon, on Sept 27, C. B. Branham, aged 74 years. Mr. Branham was at one time Sheriff of St. Charles county, Mo, and twice mayor of Sturgeon. 7 Oct 1893--Adam Kieffer, a farmer living near Mexico, committed suicide Monday by blowing his head off with a shotgun. 7 Oct 1893--Died, on the 3rd, Ida Lee, the 16-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mahoney. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Wednesday evening, after which the remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery. 7 Oct 1893--A serious cutting affray occurred at the residence of widow Spry in Howard county last Saturday night between Ed Spry and Ed. Roberson in which the former was nearly disemboweled, and it is thought he will die. 7 Oct 1893--Uncle Stephen Robb while working about a cane crusher Wednesday got his right hand caught and the middle finger was so badly mashed that it had to be amputated. Dr. Brown dressed the hand and the old gentleman is getting along nicely. 7 Oct 1893--At a dance near Burton Saturday night of last week a general row occurred. During the dance Jos. Grapes slashed Wm. Hudson across the throat with a knife inflicting a dangerous wound. There were several knockdowns and more than one went home with a sore head. 7 Oct 1893--J. M. Williams is rebuilding his wagon shop at Renick. 14 Oct 1893--John Woods, living near Tipton aged 76 years, was butted to death a few days ago by a pet ram. 14 Oct 1893--Jas. Collins returned Tuesday from a visit to Illinois. 14 Oct 1893--A miner named Barney Murray was run over and killed by a coal train at Lexington Tuesday. 14 Oct 1893--Thos. Armstrong, a farmer 60 years living near Wellsville, was killed by a runaway mule Tuesday. 14 Oct 1893--Mrs. J. B. Andrews who has been at Mexico during the illness of her brother, W. L. Rennolds, returned Saturday. 14 Oct 1893--Married, in Moberly, on the 10th, Mr. Geo F. Dougherty, of Howard county, and Miss Pearl White, of Moberly. The News extends good wishes. 14 Oct 1893--Born, on the 8th, to Wm. McKinney and wife, a son. 14 Oct 1893--Born, on the 11th, to Tim Dougherty and wife, a daughter. 14 Oct 1893--Samuel Rowland, a former resident of the vicinity of Elliott, died at Kerville, Tex, on the 2nd inst. 21 Oct 1893--Born on Oct 15, to William Palmatary and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1893--Married, in Howard county, Oct 17, Mr. Adison Jones and Miss Pansy Darby, of Howard. 21 Oct 1893--Mrs. John Jopling and Mrs. J. W. Dryborough, who have been visiting their father, Thos. Bain, left Tuesday for their homes, Mrs. Jopling to Lexington, and Mrs. Dryborough to St. Joseph. 21 Oct 1893--The friends of J. F. Andrews will regret to learn that he is very sick of typhoid fever at his home in Fayette. 21 Oct 1893--Born on the 17th to Thos Longdon Jr, and wife, a daughter. (Note: This child would be Christina Longdon) 21 Oct 1893--Born on the 14th, to M. Duncan and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1893--Born , on the 15th, to Thos. McGafferty and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1893--Born, on the 18th, to Thos. Shootman and wife, a daughter. 21 Oct 1893--Mrs. T. W. Ragsdale shipped to the world's fair on Oct 14th, a pair of Bronze turkeys. The gobbler weighed 40 pounds and the hen 30 pounds. She also shipped a pair of Light Brahma chickens that weighed, cock 13 and hen 12 pounds--Paris Mercury. 21 Oct 1893--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. J. M. Denny of Mt. Airy, and Miss Lillie Oliver, of Huntsville, which will occur at the residence of Mrs. Cynthia Sears, in Huntsville on Wednesday, Oct 25. The News extends congratulations in advance. 21 Oct 1893--Chas. Malone and John Minor, who broke jail at Paris Thursday of last week, are thought to be the parties who held up the night operator at Fayette a short time ago. 21 Oct 1893--Gorman Burton has removed from Higbee to Yates and is now running a butcher shop at the latter place--Armstrong Herald. 28 Oct 1893--Wm. M. Butts, one of Howard county's oldest citizens, died Tuesday aged 80 years. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Higbee, on Oct 26, Fred Wheeler and Miss Lulu Dill, of Moberly, Justice R. . Hines officiating. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Fayette, on the 25, Elder J. S. Gallemore; county clerk of Howard county, and Miss Theresa Thornhill (Thornbill?) 28 Oct 1893--Died, in Higbee, on Oct 22, Mr. Jas. Carter, Sr, aged 70 years. The remains were taken to Vandalia Sunday night for interment. 28 Oct 1893--Miss Mittie Elgin, came over from Missouri Valley College Wednesday to be present at the marriage of her sister, Miss Annie. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Higbee, on Oct 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the residence of the bride's aunt, Miss Lucy Elgin, Mr. Earl Buchanan, of Moberly, and Miss Annie Elgin, Rev. H. W. Sears of Moberly, officiating. The young couple took the noon train for Moberly, near which place they will make their future home. The News joins with other friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life. 28 Oct 1893--Married, Oct 16, at the residence of W. P. Chandler, near Excello, Mo, Mr. May L. Osborne, of Pendleton, Mo, and Miss Lou Chandler, of Excello, Mo. Rev. M. L. Heifner officiating. They will make their home at Pendleton. May joy go with them. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Renick, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sarah Owen, Mr. John A. McKee and Miss Mattie Nolan, Rev. Briggs, of Fayette, officiating. The groom is a good mechanic, industrious and sober. The bride is one of Renick's most accomplished young ladies and is a niece of G. R. Rennolds of this place. The marriage was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. They will locate at Yates for the present. The News extends good wishes. 28 Oct 1893--Born, on Oct 26, to Edward O'Neal and wife, a daughter. 28 Oct 1893--Thos. Watts, a prominent farmer of Howard county, dropped dead Monday in the post office at Old Fayette. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

2 Sep 1893--No News 9 Sep 1893--Born on the 4th, to W. M. Robb and wife, a son. 9 Sep 1893--Geo. Sweeney, of Glasgow, was shot through the heart and killed Saturday night by June Lewis. Both colored. 9 Sep 1893--Henderson Terry, one of Randolph's oldest citizens, dropped dead at his home near Darksville, Sunday. He was 77 years old. 9 Sep 1893--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Minor, of Higbee, on Sunday, September 3, 1893. Mr. H. C. Attebery of Mendon, Mo, to Miss Stella Minor, Elder J. D. Smith, of Sallsbury, officiating. They left Monday for Mendon, their future home. 9 Sep 1893--James Collins will sell his household goods at auction Saturday 16. 9 Sep 1893--Married, on August 30, at the residence of the bride's father, W. D. Moberly, near Burton, Mr. Shelby Ware to Miss Rosa Moberly, Elder S. B. Naylor officiating. 9 Sep 1893--David Bagby, of Armstrong, and Miss Cora Underwood, daughter of Judge Underwood, of Vernon county, were married at Nevada Wednesday. The News extends good wishes. 9 Sep 1893--Died on the 7th, at the residence of her father, Jas. P. Cleeton, near town, of consumption, Mrs. E. E. McDowell, aged 19 years. After funeral services at the residence at 9 o'clock this morning the remains will be taken to Mt. Pleasant church, Howard county, for interment. 16 Sep 1893--Born, on the 11th, to Jas. Blee and wife, a daughter. 16 Sep 1893--Born, on the 12th, to Rollie Embree and wife, a twelve pound son. 16 Sep 1893--G. A. Dougherty presented his daughter, Miss Pearl, with a fine piano last week. 16 Sep 1893--F. M. Tymony visited his niece, Elva Moss, at Fayette, Tuesday evening. She has been quite sick for the past ten days, but when last heard from was thought to be better. 16 Sep 1893--Virgil Tedford, the 7-year-old son of V. M. Tedford of Moberly, was killed on the street in that place Monday by a vicious cow. 16 Sep 1893--Myres & Maupin have sold their sawmill to Chas. Cline and Tim Dougherty. They will remain on the farm of C. A. Dougherty for the present. 16 Sep 1893--Thomas J. Hall was caught under a fall of coal the first of the week and his face was badly bruised. It was a narrow escape. 16 Sep 1893--Mrs. Mattie Williams, of Moberly, in company with her brother is on the border of the Cherokee Strip and will enter the race today on horseback with view of locating a claim. Mrs. Williams is a most excellent rider and those that get ahead of her will know that they have had a race. 16 Sep 1893--Cal. Denny, the colored driver in Mine No. 20, was sitting on the front end of a coal car about 10 o'clock last night, waiting for it to be loaded, when a rock weighing about two tons broke loose from the roof and fell on him, killing him almost instantly--Huntsville Herald. 16 Sep 1893--IN MEMORIAM--Died, in Howard county, Mo, on the 20th day of August, 1893, Mr. Abner Holtzclaw, in the 78th year of his age. Deceased was born, raised and married in Garrard county, Ky. He moved to Franklin county, Mo, then to Monroe, then to Boone and then to Howard in 1856 where he died. He raised a family of nine children, eight of whom survive him, four sons and five daughters. All of them are married and settled in life. He had 32 grand-children and 3 great-grand-children. All of them were present at the funeral except the oldest son, James, who was sick in bed. Deceased obeyed the gospel in Franklin county, MO, over 40 years ago and has been a consistent member of the Christian church. He was ordained elder in Locust Grove church in 1873. He was one of the faithful ones; his seat was seldom empty cold or hot, wet or dry. He has left a record for piety and uprightness seldom attained by any. His funeral was preached by Elder S. B. Naylor at New Hope Church to a large and sorrowing concourse of relatives and friends, after which his remains were laid in the cemetery at New Hope church to await the arch angel's trump to call him to that glorious rest that await the people of God. We hope to meet you again, dear brother, in that land of light and glory where the spirit knows no care, and walk the gold paved streets, where we will sing of his redeeming grace and dying love, among the redeemed of all ages, world without end! Dear old sister, may God give you grace sufficient to support you through the remaining days of your life. You will soon be called to come home to be with him, who has been so faithful to you for 53 long years. A BROTHER IN CHRIST. 23 Sep 1893--Sterling Minor visited his parents at Clifton Hill this week. 23 Sep 1893--Linly Ware, of Burton, returned Saturday from a three year's stay in Colorado. 23 Sep 1893--J. K. Twyman, of Armstrong, went before the grand jury last Tuesday to enter complaint against Mayor Ragsdale for abusing him on the streets of Moberly some time ago. 23 Sep 1893--J. M. Crew returned Monday evening from the Strip much pleased with the country. He says that A. J. Reed and Jesse Crew secured 160 acres of fine land. Jep secured a town lot. 23 Sep 1893--Early Friday morning of last week Mr. Geo. Graves, living near Friendship Church, Howard county, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a shotgun. Mr. Graves was looked upon as a good citizen and his rash act has cast a gloom over the community in which he lived. 23 Sep 1893--Tuesday of this week Mrs. E. A. Bradley received a telegram from Hon. W. B. McCrary, of ElDorado Springs, announcing the death of his son, Willard, at that place Tuesday morning of typhoid fever, aged 23(?) years. We learn that four more of the family are down with the fever. Mr. McCrary and family are well known here and have the sympathy of the entire community. 23 Sep 1893--A special from Sturgeon to the St. Louis papers, dated the 20th, says: Fannie Jones, colored, is under arrest for murder. Last week she gave birth to a child, and after cutting its throat hid it in an outhouse. It was discovered by neighbors, and its mother was made to bury it. Squire Yeates is making an investigation, and if the body can be found an inquest will be held by the Coroner. 23 Sep 1893--The parties who chastised James Collins so severely here the 7th of August last, were all indicted with assault with intent to kill by the grand jury in session in Moberly this week. Their case will come up for trial Wednesday of next week. 30 Sep 1893--Born, on the 26th, to T. D. Williams and wife, a daughter. 30 Sep 1893--Born, on the 26th, to Henry Peters and wife, a daughter. 30 Sep 1893--T. H. Williams has secured work at Huntsville. 30 Sep 1893--Born, on the 28th, to Lee Humphrey and wife, a son. 30 Sep 1893--Born, on the 23rd, to _________, Morre and wife, a daughter. 30 Sep 1893--Mrs. James W. Burton is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Embree, at Marshall, Mo. 30 Sep 1893--Died, near Clark, on the 27th, Mrs. Jennie Garvin, aged 87 years. The was buried at the Gashwiler burying ground Thursday evening. 30 Sep 1893--The case of the State against Jas Mullier and wife, charged with assaulting James Collins with intent to kill was called at the Moberly term of court Wednesday and continued until the February term. 30 Sep 1893--Miss Minnie Wright, the 15-year-old daughter of T. W. Wright, of Burton, died Tuesday morning of consumption. 30 Sep 1893--At 2 o'clock this afternoon, George B. Kelly, owner of some placer mines at Monitor, Arizona, situated eighteen miles east of Yuma, on the Gila river, also on the Southern Pacific railroad, received the following dispatch: Yuma, Ariz, Sept 26, 1893. George B. Kelly, Moberly, Mo--Potter and Roberts were murdered yesterday at camp. Parties unknown. IRA MABBITT. Mr. Potter is well known in this city, having for a number of years been employed on the Monitor. He has been postmaster at Monitor, Ariz, a mining camp for three years. "Bob" Roberts was an elderly man, and a native of New York State. He had been at the camp a little over a year, and he and Potter were left in charge of the machinery and property. Neither of them had an enemy that was known of. Both were well liked and always kept an open house for all who called for food or shelter. As to how the murder occurred we cannot state at this writing as all we know is in the above dispatch. The deed must have been committed by tramps or strangers thinking there was money about the premises. The sad news was received with deep sorrow by the proprietors and every attaché of the Monitor--Moberly Monitor. 30 Sep 1893--OBITUARY--A beautiful life is ended. At the home of her father, Jas. Cleeton, on Sept 8, 1893, surrounded by relatives and friends, the pure spirit of Florence McDowell went home. A sorrowing husband, father, mother, brother and a little cousin, with many relatives and friends, feel the loss that has befallen us. She became a member of the Christian church at the age of 15 years and lived an exemplary Christian life until death. She was married to our esteemed young friend Elmer E. McDowell, on the 19th day of January, 1893. Those that were nearest and dearest knew that her life would be short, as an inherent lung trouble was developing, but we little thought she would succumb to the dread disease so soon at the age of 19 years and ten days. Here was an amiable disposition, always pure in character and conduct; to know her was to love her. She bore her sickness cheerfully, though she would often say, "I do so want to live for Elmer! "Tis sad, indeed, that their union of pure love must so soon have ended. May her memory be as a beacon light to guide husband, brother and little cousin home. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Anderson. The large attendance showed with what esteem she was held with neighbors and friends. 30 Sep 1893--W. W. Ware recently of this place but now of Moberly, and Miss Martha E. Adkins of near Glasgow, were married at the residence of Judge Betts in Fayette Tuesday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Aug 1893--Born, on the 1st, to Thos. Warford and wife a daughter. 5 Aug 1893--Born, on the 1st, to John Barryman and wife, a son. 5 Aug 1893--Last week in speaking of the birth of a daughter to David Smith and wife we made a mistake as to sex. David says it is a boy, and the finest in town. 5 Aug 1893--T. J. MOSS DEAD--He Dies at His Residence in St. Louis Thursday Night--Will be Buried Tomorrow--This community was greatly shocked yesterday morning upon the news receiving a dispatch from Mr. J. B. Tymony, who is now in St. Louis, stating that Mr. T. J. Moss died at his residence in St. Louis at 11:45 p.m. Thursday. The friends of Mr. Moss knew he was dangerously ill, but were not prepared for the sad intelligence of his death. Deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his untimely death. Funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2 p.m. tomorrow, after which the remains will be buried in Bellefontaine cemetery. Mr. Moss had many friends here who sympathize with the grief-stricken family. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH--The writer has always looked upon T. J. Moss as one of the most remarkable men that Missouri ever produced. His history would fill a book containing hundreds of pages. It is full of incidents showing what a man can do in Free America where every man is a king. Started in life without a cent, with no education nor the means for paying for tuition, his history is replete with self-sacrifices that would well adorn the pages of the biographies of heroes. He was born in the obscurity, was subject to all the struggles incident to a life of poverty and orphanage, but by persistent effort and uncompromising will power became one of the most independence men in the great state of Missouri, financially speaking. Left an orphan at the age of six years he was thrown upon the care of his brother-in-law who was little better off than he. When he was nine years of age he and his guardian relative emigrated to Missouri and landed in Moniteau township without a cent. For years he worked at anything he could get to do, and always being faithful to his trust succeeded in saving some money. With his little savings he went to Fayette, yearning for a knowledge of the business methods of the world and a determination to secure it at all hazards. He entered Central college when in his teens and worked faithfully for two years, paying for his tuition from the fruits of his previous toil and while going to school. His sacrifices were many. An education he was determined to have at the cost of physical and personal enjoyment. Being possessed of an unusually bright mind his education was rapid and at the end of the second year he left the college for his old home in Tennessee and taught school for a year, and was very successful. Returning to Missouri in May, 1873, he engaged in the tie business. Being a young man of good address he soon succeeded in making contract with several railroad companies, and with a capital of only six hundred dollars launched out to make his fortune. He was successful in all his deals that in 1879 he bought an interest in the general merchandise establishment of John M. and G. R. Rennolds at this place and both gentlemen became partners of his in the tie trade. The partnership ran along three years when he bought out the interests of his partners and ran both branches of the business on his own account four years. In 1886 he purchased 40,000 acres of timber land in Stoddard county, Mo, and had the timber made into ties and bridge timber, establishing seven saw mills and operating from five to seven general stores at different points. During all this time he made Higbee his headquarters and had his general office here with branch offices located in various states. In 1888 his business had assumed such proportions that he was compelled to place his office in a more central location to his vast business and he removed it to St. Louis and in a room of the bank of commerce building where it still remains. As his tie and timber business grew so did his wealth, and with both increased facilities for transporting the products of the forest became necessary and he invested large sums of money in steamboat and packet lines. he owned the steamer New Idlewilde and had an interest in several packets that ply on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and seven-tenths of the stock in a new railway line from Paducah, KY, to Birmingham, Ala. The average reader would suppose that to be as successful as Mr. Moss was, that he would be what the world calls "stingy". but such was not the case. He was one of the e most liberal of men, and there are at least three churches in Higbee that received generous donations from him to aid in their building. Mr. Moss was born in Wayne county, Tennessee,, in 1857, and his career has been a most remarkable one, as he was only thirty-six years of age at the time of his death, and his wealth is estimated in the millions, all made by his own efforts and sagacity. His history is one that shows what can be done by any man who possesses the indomitable will and energy of Mr. Moss. Every inhabitant of Higbee and Moniteau township had a warm place in his or her heart for him, not because of his wealth and success in life, but for his intrinsic worth as a man. 5 Aug 1893--Miss Annie Marshall, of Renick, and her sister, Mrs. Wm. Patterson, of St. Louis, visited G. A. Dougherty and family Thursday. 5 Aug 1893--Born, on the 3rd, to N. N. Dysart and wife a daughter. Mother and babe doing well. 5 Aug 1893--Wm. Johnson, colored, in charge of constable Jas. Myers, of Rush Hill, while en route to Mexico where he was to have been placed in jail, jumped through a car (train car) window and was caught under the wheels and instantly killed. 5 Aug 1893--Near Clark the first of the week the two boys of Strother Jones, colored, aged 10 and 12 years, were drowned in Joe Stockton's pond. They in company with two white boys about the same age were in swimming when the white boys proposed that they swim across the pond, to which the Negroes agreed, notwithstanding the fact that neither of them were able to swim. They had not gone far before they went to the bottom. The little white boys raised the alarm as soon as possible and the boys were taken out after having been under the water forty minutes. 12 Aug 1893--Born, on the 8th, to B. F. Bagby and wife a 12 pound son. 12 Aug 1893--Horsewhipped. Great excitement was caused here Monday evening by five women publicly whipping Jas. Collins. The cause that lead to the whipping from the best information we can get, is as follows: Collins visited T. J. Lorton, his father-in-law, Monday, and while there met Mrs. Jas Mullier. During the visit Mrs. Mullier claims to have been insulted by Collins. She went at once to the city authorities and asked that Collins be arrested. After listening to the complaint the officer thought there was no cause for arrest and Mrs. Mullier returned home. Late in the evening Mrs. Mullier, Mrs Balantine, Mrs. J. A. Lloyd, Mrs W. H. Lloyd, and Miss Alice Lorton went to the hardware store of F. C. Bottoms and procured buggy whips, and, headed by Jas Mullier-husband of the insulted woman-started out on the hunt of Collins followed by every idle man and boy in town. By the time they reached J. H. Tymony's drugstore the crowd of excited men and boys would have numbered more than 100. Here they turned south and went as far as the Alton railroad crossing where they found Collins talking to J. E. Smith. J. J. and E. M. Whitmore. Collins was promptly knocked down (and some say, with a rock), by Mullier, and severely whipped by the women. He regained his feet and started up town and again fell or was knocked down, and the whips again applied. He regained his feet the second time and started north on Randolph street closely followed by the mob until he reached the Central Hotel. Here they met Major Hughes, who plead manfully for Collins, which stayed further chastisement. Alex Jacobs then took charge of Collins, after which the mob gave three cheers for the women and then dispersed. Collins was taken half naked and bleeding from his many wounds to his shop where his wounds were dressed by Dr Dysart. Collins nose is badly broken and one eye so badly hurt that he may lose the sight of it. The whole affair in unfortunate for Higbee and is regretted by a large majority of the citizens. Had Mullier given Collins a sound thrashing the citizens would have said amen. No arrest have been made and it is probable that none will be. (Kathy's Notes: This is a couple of my black sheep. Mrs. W. H. Lloyd was my gggrandmother. Mrs. J. A. Lloyd was her daughter-in-law.) 12 Aug 1893--Born, on the 4th, to Jas. Comstock and wife, a son. 12 Aug 1893--Died, on the 5th, three miles east of Moberly, Mr. John Bartee, of typhoid fever, aged about 40 years. the remains passed through here Monday morning for interment in the family burying ground on the old Bartee farm six miles southwest of town. 12 Aug 1893--Mr. Charles E. Mattox, of Higbee, and Miss Mary McDaniel, of New Florence, Mo, were married Thursday of last week. The happy couple arrived here Sunday. They will make their home for the present four miles west of Huntsville, where Mr. Mattox will teach an eight month school. The News extends good wishes. 12 Aug 1893--Born, on the 5th, to D. W. Barron and wife, a daughter. 19 Aug 1893--Deputy Sheriff Joe Hogue, of Moberly, came down Thursday, and arrested all the parties connected with the whipping of James Collins. They were placed under a bond of $200 each to wait the action of the grand jury. 19 Aug 1893--Jas. Carter received the sad intelligence this week of the death of his son Joseph Carter, who died at Nanaimo, British Columbia, on August 4th. Two weeks ago news reached here of the death of his little grand-daughter, Loisa Carter, daughter of deceased, who was accidentally killed while playing about some empty cars. Mr. Carter left here with his family five years ago for British Columbia, leaving many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. 19 Aug 1893--Chas. H. Winn, aged 90 years, died at his residence six miles south of Sturgeon last Monday. 26 Aug 1893--Born, on Aug 19, to Commodore Perkins and wife, a son. 26 Aug 1893--Died, in Moberly Sunday morning, Aug 20, Cyntha, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Samuel, aged 6 months. 26 Aug 1893--Died, at his residence four miles west of Higbee, at 5 o'clock p.m. Aug. 20. Mr. Abner Holtzclaw aged 78 years. 26 Aug 1893--Died, at the residence of Frank McCullough near Armstrong on Saturday Aug 19, Mrs. Dora Clutter, aged about 40 years. Mrs. Clutter was a sister of Rolle Jones living near town. 26 Aug 1893--The case of the state against Jas. Mullier and wife, Mrs. W. H. Lloyd, Mrs. C. Balantine, Mrs. J. A. Lloyd and Miss Alice Lorton, charged with assaulting James Collins with intent to kill, was called Tuesday in Justice Freeman's court at Moberly. The defendants were not ready for trial and gave bond, Mullier in the sum of $1,000 and the women $700 each to wait the action of the grand jury. 26 Aug 1893--Mrs. G. A. Dougherty and daughter, Miss Pearl, came near meeting with a serious accident Thursday morning. They left home in a single buggy to visit the family of Isham Powell. All went well until they started to drive down a steep hill in Mr. Powell's pasture, when the horse got the start of them and went down the hill at Nancy Hanks gait, striking a big rock at the foot of the hill upsetting the buggy and pitching both ladies out head first on a pile of rock, badly bruising them about the head and face. Miss Pearl was the first to regain consciousness, and started at once to get help for her mother. The nearest house was half mile distant and was occupied by Geo. Lessley, colored. Here she found no one at home but Lessley's wife who went at once to the relief of Mrs. D, while Miss Pearl went to Geo. Wheeler's where she found no one but Mrs. Wheeler and a ten-year-old Negro boy. The boy started to town for Mr. Dougherty. During the absence of her daughter Mrs. D. assisted by the colored woman, had reached the house and was being kindly cared. The boy arrived about noon and notified Mr. Dougherty who secured a horse and went to their relief. He expected to bring them to town in the buggy they drove out in, but found it so badly damaged that he was compelled to come to town for another one. It was near three o'clock before they arrived home. Dr. Dinwiddie was called and dressed their wounds and they are both getting along nicely. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 July 1893--Sheriff Dameron was here Monday with an attachment sworn out by the creditors of James Collins who claim that he had made arrangements to dispose of his property and skip for Ireland, leaving them with the bag to hold. If such is the case Jim deserves no sympathy for he has ample means to pay all he owes and have a little stake left. 1 July 1893--Jethro Martin, who killed his father, Rev. Thos. Martin, of Martinsburg, about a year ago, was declared insane at Mexico Wednesday and will be placed in the asylum at Fulton. 8 July 1893--Mrs. N. M. Basket, wife of Dr. Basket of Moberly, died at that place last Monday aged 31 years. 8 July 1893--Died, near Sturgeon, on June 30th, Daniel W. Clark aged about 50 years. He had been drawing a pension of $72 a month from the government for a number of years. He leaves a wife and some sixteen or eighteen children, many of whom are small. 8 July 1893--James Collins spent the 4th with his little daughter in Illinois. 8 July 1893--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith, on July 2, John Slater and Miss Minnie Smith, Elder D. F. Winn, officiating. 8 July 1893--Died, in Higbee, on July 5th, Mrs. Joseph Lowes, aged 22 years. She leaves a husband and a babe about three months old to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church yesterday at 2 o'clock by Rev. Bell, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of her sister, Mrs. John W. Myres, who preceded her about two months ago. The young husband and sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the entire community. 15 July 1893--H. J. McGee one of Monroe county's most prosperous farmers dropped dead Wednesday evening at his farm south of Paris. 15 July 1893--STABBED TO DEATH--Wednesday of last week five miles north of Huntsville occurred one of the most desperate fights that has occurred in the county in years. The fight was between Alexander Hinton and sons, Geo. and John, on one side and S. W. Mikel and sons, John and Wain, on the other. The boys had all met at Mikel's and were engaged in a game of mumblepeg, when Geo. Mikel arrived on horse back. When Mikel rode up to the fence Geo. Hinton accused him of saying that he was going to whip John Hinton, which he denied. One word brought on another until the boys finally went out into the public road to fight it out. When all was ready they lit into one another with knives. Then the fathers and brothers on each side gathered clubs and took an active part in the fight. When the combatants separated it was found that Geo. Mikel had received three cuts, one of which penetrated the lung and caused death in a few hours later. John Hinton was badly cut about the head and neck and the rest of the party were badly bruised. The Hintons were held in a bond of $2,000 to await the action of the grand jury. The unfortunate affair is deeply regretted by the entire county. 15 July 1893--Died at this residence, in Moberly, Mr. T. W. Yager, aged 73 years. The remains were interred on the Dysart farm west of Higbee Tuesday evening. 15 July 1893--Died, on 10th, after an illness of two weeks, the 7-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wyotte. It was buried Tuesday in the Owens burying ground. 22 July 1893--Born, on the 18th, to Ben Nelson and wife a son. 22 July 1893--W. H. Burton bought Jas. Collins' property north of the citizens Bank last Saturday for $1050. This is desirable property and is cheap at the price. 29 July 1893--Born, on the 23rd, to Bush Lawyer and wife a son. 29 July 1893--Born, on the 26th, to F. C. Bottoms and wife, a daughter. Mother and child doing well. 29 July 1893--Born on the 23, to D. W. Smith and wife, a daughter. 29 July 1893--Died, on the 23, of cholera-Infantum, the three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nicholas, Mr. Nicholas who was in Arkansas was notified by wire of the serious illness of the child and left for home at once arriving here Tuesday evening. The remains were taken to the Christian church Wednesday morning where a short talk was made by Mr. S. Lessly, after which it was laid to rest in the City Cemetery. The News joins other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved parents. 29 July 1893--Died, on the 22nd, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Zach Hamilton. 29 July 1893--OBITUARY--Died, July 6, 1803 Mrs. Sallie B. Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Spurling. She was one of the fair daughters of Randolph county, Mo, amiable in her ways with all and loved by all who knew her. From her girlhood she was held in esteem and veneration. In her youth she gave her heart to the Lord. Till her death well can we say she done what she could for the cause of Christ. She was one of our fair singers--voice sweet and heart full of love of the Master. The old songs of Zion were a great comfort to her. During her long illness, which was about two years, she often sang, "My Savior Leads Me"; and while she was on the verge of eternity looking across the stream into the Land of Promise, she would sing: "Meet me there; meet me there"; and when Death's chariot wheels could be heard, she sang "Some Sweet Day, by and by." She was gone to rest trusting in Jesus Christ. She was married 7 years ago to Mr. W. R. Hamilton who mourns his loss which was her gain. She united with the Baptist church 7 years ago and was faithful till death. She departed this life at the aged of 23 years, and 3 months. She leaves father, mother, brothers and sisters whose hearts are broken. May God help them in their bereavement. D. R. Evans. Kathy Bowlin, Addtions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi Peter, And lists. Peter sent me an email asking about searching my old postings, and whether I had created a site to search from. I thought everyone might like the following information. No, there isn't a centralized database online yet, BUT, every email that I have ever posted to these lists, will be in the MORANDAL email archives. When you get to the archives, select the year 2001, since I didn't post anything before that. You won't get the responses back in any kind of order, but if you are searching for a surname, it should bring up any email message posted with that surname. If you seach using my name, you will pull up everything I did, which will be a huge amount of information. I can't take the time to creat an online database, until I am finished with the transcriptions. That may be another year or two. To get to the archives, just go to www.rootweb.com/ select the mailing list option. That will take you to the screen for surnames or locations. Select that state of Missouri. That will take you to the county listing. Select Randolph. At the very bottom on the page for Randolph, after it tells you how to subscribe or unsubscribe, it gives you a link to the archives. That's where you will find my postings. I just tried a search, and by typing in "Higbee and News and 1890" It brought up all of my posts from the year 1890. Hope that helps. It might help to know, that so far, I've entered the years 1890-1892. I'm half way through posting 1893. Then there is a gap until about 1909-1910. From there, it goes through to the year 1919, the year I am currently transcribing. I have already transcribed everything prior to that, but I had started posting with the years 1909-1910, and am just now going back and posting the first twenty years. Kathy Bowlin

Piecing together what I have from you, Willard Warford, and Kathy Bowlin, it seems that Nellie Dean was born to ROGER QUINCY WARFORD and LEWISA ("LEWIE") FAY(E) THOMPSON; the grandparents are LEWIS PRICE THOMPSON, CLAUDIA MAJORS, JAMES SAMUEL ("BIG JIM") WARFORD, and MARY ELIZABETH PINKNEY PATTERSON; the greatgrandparents are JOSEPH MAJOR and first name unknown MAJOR, NERO THOMPSON AND SUSAN ATKINS, and NANCY CATHERINE MAXFIELD PATTERSON WARFORD (who had married, 2nd, PATRICK WOOD WARFORD who died 9 June 1914). It is thus interesting to discover that MARY JEFFRIES THOMPSON is still alive in 1916 and in Oklahoma. I hope to flesh out this branch of the family soon. I descend from WILLIAM SHORT THOMPSON's brother, JOHN C. THOMPSON, as well as from THOMAS LAFAYETTE (the pharmacist/teacher/bowling alley owner) WARFORD, who was second cousin to ROGER QUINCY WARFORD. Thank you, especially Willard, for helping me to keep the Warford-Thompson intermarriages straight. Elizabeth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Gibbons" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 6:32 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Thompson/Warford > Still going through the old postings of the newspapers. Came across this, > filled with names I SHOULD recognize. But..... > > Friday, 23 June 1916--Born, on June 19, to Roger Warford and wife, a > daughter. Nellie Dean is the proud possessor of four grandparents, Mr. and > Mrs. Jas. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Thompson; five great- > grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Major, Mr. and Mrs. Nero Thompson and > Mrs. Nancy Warford; one great-great-grandparent, Mrs. Mary Thompson, of > Oklahoma, who has passed her 98th birthday. > > Is this Mary Thompson of OK the Mary Jeffries Thompson who married William > Short Thompson? Her son Nero Thompson who married Susan J Atkins? Don't > have the Warfords in my database, but would love to put them there. Of > course, I do not have an L P THompson as a son of this Nero Thompson. But > what the heck, they were thick as flies, so it may be another one. > > Carolyn > [email protected] > >

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

>6 Apr 1893--Married, in Clark, on the 5th, at the residence of and by Eld. J. F. Roberts, Mr. Oliver White, of Randolph county, and Miss Maggie Buckler, of Boone county.> Eld. James Frank ROBERTS (1858-1948) was son of John H. and Mariah Frances HORN SMITH ROBERTS. He was married to Mary Ellen GOFF, daughter of Samuel G. and Nancy Margaret ROBERTS GOFF. Oliver WHITE, son of David A. and Elizabeth P. CROSE WHITE. Maggie BUCKLER, daughter of William W. and Mary E. BYRAM BUCKLER. Daughters: Tessie, Olivia, Allie and Juanita.

>6 Apr 1893--Born, on the 4th, to Noah Perkins and wife, a son.> Noah C. and Jane BUCKLER PERKINS. Son is Tyra PERKINS. Died 21 Dec 1963 and buried at Oakland Cemetery in Moberly. Married (1) Lener BRADLEY (2) Edna Jane LAWRENCE WHITE.

Still going through the old postings of the newspapers. Came across this, filled with names I SHOULD recognize. But..... Friday, 23 June 1916--Born, on June 19, to Roger Warford and wife, a daughter. Nellie Dean is the proud possessor of four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Thompson; five great- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Major, Mr. and Mrs. Nero Thompson and Mrs. Nancy Warford; one great-great-grandparent, Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Oklahoma, who has passed her 98th birthday. Is this Mary Thompson of OK the Mary Jeffries Thompson who married William Short Thompson? Her son Nero Thompson who married Susan J Atkins? Don't have the Warfords in my database, but would love to put them there. Of course, I do not have an L P THompson as a son of this Nero Thompson. But what the heck, they were thick as flies, so it may be another one. Carolyn [email protected]

>29 Apr 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Miss Katie Byraim, the kind, affectionate daughter of James Byraim died Monday and was buried at Chapel Grove Tuesday.> Thanks, Kathy! I consider this a great 'find'. Katie B. BYRAM was born in 1877, the daughter of James D. and Mrs. Anthoit B. SMITH BYRAM. Mother's maiden name unknown. Also the granddaughter of Henry BYRAM and Mahala Ann ROBERTS BYRAM FARRIS. Step-granddaughter of Isaac FARRIS.

Can anyone tell me who Watt Hitt was. The only possibility I have found was William W. Hitt born 1877, son of John Humphrey Hitt. He is referred to along with Jas. Dougherty in the following from the Higbee News. Thanks for any help. Lou Myers 27 Sep 1890--Jas.Dougherty and Watt Hitt of Myres, shipped two cars of cattle to St. Louis Monday.