3 June 1893--J. W. Dougherty, of Maiden Mont, has been appointed postmaster at that place. He is a brother of G. A. Dougherty of this place. 3 June 1893--Died, on the 30th, Maggie Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks aged two years. The child was taken suddenly Sunday evening and lived until Tuesday evening. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 3 June 1893--OBITUARY--Andrew J. Lessley was born on the 19th of September, 1858. Died May the 21, 1893 in the 35 year of his age. The closing of the business houses of the city of Higbee, the ancient and honored orders of Free Masons and Odd Fellows with regalias and badges of mourning marching in front of the largest procession seen in the community for months, attest the high and fraternal esteem in which our dear brother was held. The large church which seats six hundred, was crowded to overflowing--not more than two thirds being able to find entrance--to listen to the funeral sermon delivered by the writer, and pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the departed. Bro. Andrew Lessley was converted and joined the Christian church in 1874, under the preaching of our sainted and beloved Bro. McCune. He was married to his surviving companion--Miss Nettie Burks--in 1879. There were five children born of this union, four of whom yet remain--two boys and two girls--all small and helpless. The untimely death of our dear brother was caused by consumption which had warned him and his friends for some months and consequently his death was not unexpected. It is needless to say to the heart broken widow, orphan children and aged father (who has passed through such trying ordeals in the last few years to crush the heart of the strongest) that they have the sympathy and esteem of the entire community for acts will speak louder in such times than fulsome words. Our brother was not only prepared but anxious and willing to go and join the loved ones gone before. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; Yea saith the Spirit, they do rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." "Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of the righteous" W. P. DORSEY. 3 June 1893--A NEWSY LETTER FROM YATES--Wm. Embree, of Marshall, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Swetnam. 3 June 1893--Married, on May 28, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. E. B. Woods, near Sturgeon, Prof . J. T. Cross and Miss Cora Woods, Rev. P. T. Gentry officiating. The News extends congratulations. 3 June 1893--Married, on May 31, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Russell, Mr. John Pilkington and Miss Tenie Russell, Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, officiating. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes for their future happiness. 10 June 1893--James Collins returned from Illinois Thursday morning where he had been to place his little motherless daughters with a married sister. 10 June 1893--Miss Nobia, daughter of W. W. Settle, of Mexico, came up Thursday evening and will spend several days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton. 10 June 1893--Married, at the residence of the bride's brother, J. W. Nagel, on S. Clark street, yesterday, Mr. C. A. Bivens to Miss Ollie Nagel, Elder W. H. Cooke officiating--Moberly Headlight. 10 June 1893--Mr. James Lessley left for Norman, I. T. Sunday, in answer to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his son, A. P. Lessley. 10 June 1893--J. B. Tymony and daughter, Carrie, will leave on the 18th for Chicago, where they will spend a week or two sight seeing. 10 June 1893--John Shanahan fell down a coal shaft west of Moberly Thursday evening and was killed. He was 35 years old and leaves a wife and seven children in Belleville, Ill. 10 June 1893--John W. Tuggle, of Macon county, was accidentally killed at the mine at Ardmore last Tuesday. He was assisting in letting a loaded flat-car down an incline when he lost his footing and fell across the track and before he could get out of the way was caught by the car which passed over his legs just above the knees, severing one and crushing the other down to the foot. He was removed to the shade near by but bled to death before medical aid arrived. Mr. Tuggle was a prosperous farmer of Macon county and had arranged to leave the mines at an early date and return to the farm. He was married about two months ago to Miss Alice Yates, of near Yates, this county, who has the sympathy of the entire community. Dr. L. Dysart and wife who had been telegraphed for, started on the first train but on account of poor railroad connections, failed to reach there in time for the funeral. 17 June 1893--Mrs. E. M. Whitmore and step-son, Orvil Pitney, left Monday morning for Trinidad, Colo, where they will remain several weeks. 17 June 1893--Mrs. Nancy Barnett, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Lorton for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Illinois, Thursday. 17 June 1893--YATES ITEMS--Asher Heathman and daughter Kate were in our midst Sunday. 17 June 1893--YATES ITEMS--The remains of Jot Creson, of near Moberly, were enterred in the family burying ground near here Monday. 17 June 1893--YATES ITEMS--Since our last writing the dark Angel of Death has visited our community, and made two happy homes desolate. Last Sunday morning a message bearing the sad news of the death of Mrs. Alfred Morris, at Hot Springs, Arkansas, reached Mr. Morris and family. Mrs. Morris has been in feeble health for some time. About ten days ago she went to Hot Springs hopping to regain her health, but all to no avail. Her work on earth was ended and she is now at rest with her Master. Her remains were interred at Sharon cemetery June 12. The other family on whom the hand of sorrow so heavily rests is that of Mr. H. C. Thorpe, occasioned by the death of their beautiful little daughter, Mabel, aged three years. Sometime ago she was severely burned from which she never recovered. Weep not, dear friends, for little Mabel. She is not dead, but sleeping in the arms of her Savior who said: "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." To the bereaved families and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. ENOCH 17 June 1893--Died in Higbee on the 13th, Pearl, the 10 year old daughter of Mr. John Cockshot. 17 June 1893--Mr. Jot Creson, of whom we made mention last week as having had one of his legs amputation and being in a very critical condition, died at his residence near Moberly Sunday, aged 68 years. Mr. Creson was well known to the citizens of this part of the county who will be pained to learn of his death. Deceased leaves a wife, one son and five daughters to mourn his loss. 24 June 1893--Stanberry, Mo June 21--A terrific wind, rain and hail storm struck here this afternoon. Judge Maston's house was struck by lightning and burned. Wm. Cummings, a farmer living five miles southwest of the city, was killed, and three members of J. Doyle's family in the same neighborhood are reported killed. 24 June 1893--BUNCOME ITEMS--Married, near Myres, on the 11, Geo. Palmatree and Miss____, Lewis. 24 June 1893--Robert Williams of Paris, came over Friday of last week and spent two or three days with his son W. I. Williams. 24 June 1893--James Copher, who shot and killed Ed. Rowland near Harrisburg, Boone county, about a year ago, has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree and sentenced to one year in jail. The jury was out four days. 24 June 1893--Abe Pierce's wife, who has been sick for some time died Wednesday evening aged about 50 years. Pierce and his wife were two of the most reliable and worthy colored people in this part of the county and many will regret to learn of hear of her death. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 May 1893--Died, near Darksville, on April 29th, Wm. Broaddus, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Broaddus, aged 21 years. 6 May 1893--Mrs. Wm. Hersman is on the sick list this week. 6 May 1893--Jack Lloyd is building an addition to his residence. 13 May 1893--Died, near town, on the 6th, of consumption, Mrs. Mary J, wife of W. A. Wright, aged 60 years. She leaves a husband and son to mourn her loss. 13 May 1893--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. John H. Ryle and Zadie P. Pitts which will occur on the 17th. The News extends congratulations. 13 May 1893-Mrs. James Collins is no better. 13 May 1893--Judge M. M. Burton, of Huntsville, came over Saturday and was the guest of his sons, Wm. and A. C. for two or three days. 13 May 1893--Miss Tillie Rose, of Renick, who has had charge of the post office at that place for the past four years, died of blood poisoning on the 3rd, aged 40 years. Her remains were taken to Moberly for interment. 13 May 1893--One of the saddest deaths that has occurred here in a long time was that of Mrs. J. W. Myres, who passed away last Sunday morning, the 7th, aged 17 year. Deceased leaves a husband and a babe about two weeks old to mourn her loss. Mr. Myres has the sympathy of the entire community in his great loss. 13 May 1893--CLARK ITEMS--Married, Wednesday, May 10, at 4 p.m. at Kearney, Mo, Prof. A. L. Green, of Clark, and Miss Rose L. Wheatley, of Kearney, Mo. They will probably spend a few days with relatives and friends near Clark and then leave for a visit to the World's Fair. May their lives ever be as bright and full of sunshine as their wedding day was. 13 May 1893--Will Hill, a Negro vagrant of Howard county, who was recently convicted of stealing two hogs, was sold for a term of six months at Fayette on the 5th. 13 May 1893--Died, near Myres, on May 8th, of paralysis, Mrs. Elizabeth Dougherty, wife of James Dougherty. Her remains were laid to rest at New Hope Tuesday evening. 13 May 1893--IN MEMORY--"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." DIED--At her home on April 5, 1893, of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary E. Pattrick. She was born in Kentucky June 12, 1837. Was one year old when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dawkins removed to Missouri. Was married to Mr. H. E. Pattrick December 19, 1852. Eleven children were the result of this union, four of whom survive the mother. They all reflect credit to that mother--they are such children as only a good mother would raise. Her sons Mr. L. T. Pattrick, who still lives with his parents: Mr. Wm. Pattrick, a member of the school board of the old Higbee district helps to make one of the best boards that a teacher ever worked for; Mrs. Hence Burton, an admirable lady and patron of said school; Mrs. Bud Tymony, who came grief-stricken to lay her little one away. Ah! we know not what the heart can bear. There was not only her child to give up, but her mother also. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Richard Hines. You may know how good a sister she was when Mrs. Hines said: "Oh! I don't see how I can give her up. Sometimes I think I can't stand it. She was my only sister. I do believe it will kill me!" Noble heart! God pity your grief. An exemplary wife, a devoted mother; a loving sister; a faithful Christian. The words of the text chosen by Bro. Wm. Anderson, who preached the funeral, do most fittingly apply to her: " And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from hence forth: Yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." She has left noble monuments to her memory in her children and grand children. Of the latter Willie, Clarence, Annie Lessley and Sallie Burton, are as faithful pupils as e'er a teacher taught. In company with her husband she joined the Christian church Sept 1883. Peacefully she "Rests from her labors" in the home burying ground waiting the summons from the Lord to enjoy the reward of her good works. Just 15 when she blent her life with his; her earthly love; for forty-one years the current united flowed evenly on, till at fifty-six death divided the stream and engulfed one into eternity. My husband a long time I walked with you. (Poem follows) 13 May 1893--Hon. J. L. Paxton, a member of the late General Assembly from Boone county, died at his home in Centralia Friday of last week, aged 41 years. 20 May 1893--Died, near Burton, on the 13th, Geo. Williams, aged about 25 years. 20 May 1893--MCDONALD ITEMS--Born, May 2, to Mr. and Mrs. McCowen and wife, a son. 20 May 1893--Died, in Clifton Hill on May 14th, of neuralgia of the heart, Mrs. Mattie Malone, wife of S. C. Malone. 20 May 1893--OBITUARY--Willie Thomas Tymony was born October 17, 1889, near Higbee, Mo; died March 29, 1893, of pneumonia. His sickness was brief, his death triumphant. Only those who have passed through the ordeal, can realize the mental agony of losing such a household jewel. Little Willie was such an uncommon bright and manly child that time with all its rapid strides will be long in healing up the wound caused by the common enemy of mankind--Death. His little spritely mind and manly ways was such a source of comfort to the homes of parents and grandparents that his death was like blotting out the sun and leaving these homes in total darkness, only for the star of hope that beckons us on to the celestial city whither he has gone to join his brother and sister who have passed on before. Doubtless the death of little Willie had much to do in the turning of the parents' mind and heart to the dear Savior, who "Brought life and immortality to light by His own resurrection from the dead." and if so, we have another exhibition of the Pauline truth "That all things work together for good to those who love the Lord." Within a week of Willie's death, his grandma Pattrick joined the hosts above to share with him in that reunion to which we should all look with joy and thankfulness. Let us give up our jewels when our Savior calls them, "For of such is the kingdom of Heaven," and in doing so "Sorrow not as those who have no hope." Willie is happier and better off than if he were here on earth. To all the sorrowing relatives I extend my deepest sympathies, having passed through the same ordeal thrice. W. P. DORSEY. 20 May 1893--IN MEMORY--On May 7, 1893, Jennie, the beloved wife of John Myres was called from the scenes of life. Besides a husband, she left a little babe several days old; a little step-daughter, Berdie, of seven years; a mother and father, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Jennie was seventeen years, two months and two days old. Just budding into bright young womanhood. How sad to be thus suddenly and unexpectedly snatched from a loving home; new born ties and affections forever severed in this world. Bright hopes and anticipation's blasted and buried in the cold and silent tomb. Jennie possessed a kind, loving heart; a gentle womanly dignity beyond her years. On the bright, resurrection morn, may the lovely young face, spiritualized by immortality, beam out a loving welcome and recognition to the bereaved husband and relatives who so deeply mourn her loss. A FRIEND 20 May 1893--Died, on the 18th, of consumption, Mrs. James Collins, aged 29 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. 27 May 1893--Died, near Roanoke, on the 18th, of cancer, Mr. John Embree, aged 60 years. 27 May 1893--Married, on May 21, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles, Mr. Frank Mattox and Miss Annie Miles. 27 May 1893--Mrs. Embree, wife of John Embree who died near Yates last week, is reported dangerously ill. 27 May 1893--Amos Avery was hung at Lamar, Mo, Wednesday for the murder of J. A. Miles in 1891. He died cursing the judge, jury and officers who arrested him. 27 May 1893--Miss Effie Polson, aged sixteen years, youngest daughter of Judge R. F. Polson, of Moberly, disagreed with an elder sister about household affairs Wednesday evening of this week and was reproved by her father. The girl after performing her share of the work went to her room, took a dose of strychnine, and lived but two hours. Judge Polson is well known here and has the sympathy of the entire community. 27 May 1893--DIED--At 2:10 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 1893, surrounded by his little family, neighbors and friends, the spirit of Mr. A. J. Lessley took its flight to "The undiscovered country, from whose bourn no traveler returns." "Andy", as we all loved to call him, was born Sept 19, 1858, and reared to manhood in this community, and was honored and loved by all who knew him. At the age of 16 years he united with the Christian church at this place, and from that time until his death he took a deep interest in everything that would promote the cause of his Master. Later in life he connected himself with his father in the mercantile business, where, by his affable manner, jovial disposition and upright dealing he won the love and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. In 1879 Mr. Lessley was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Burks, of Sturgeon. Five children were born to them, four of whom are still living. Two years ago it was plain to be seen by the friends of Mr. Lessley that he was going into consumption, and could live but a short time. Notwithstanding his feeble condition he stuck to business and bore his afflictions with fortitude, as only the truly religious can. Deceased was a member of Higbee Lodge No. 327, A. F. & A. M., and had been twice master of the lodge. He was also a member of Monitor Lodge, I. O. O. F. At 2 o'clock Tuesday evening all business was suspended and the citizens as well as the lodges turned out en masse to conduct the remains to the Christian church, where Elder Dorsey delivered a most impressive sermon, at the close of which the remains were conveyed to the City cemetery and there deposited by loving hands, to await the resurrection morn. The News joins other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 Apr 1893--Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Tymony, of Paris, Tennessee, arrived here at 2:40 a.m. Friday morning with the remains of their only child, Willie, who died at that place Wednesday morning of measles complicated with pneumonia, aged three years and six months. The grief stricken parents were met at the train by sympathizing friends who tenderly bore the remains of their loved one to the residence of R. L. Hines where suitable arrangements had been made. Mr. J. W. Fristoe, of St. Louis, came up with Mr. and Mrs. Tymony and rendered them every assistance in his power. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church at 2:00 o'clock yesterday evening by Eld. W. B. Anderson, after which all that was mortal of little Willie was laid to rest in the Hines burying ground by the side of his little brother and sister who preceded him a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Tymony have the sympathy of the entire community. 1 Apr 1893--The remains of Mrs. A. Briggs, who died suddenly at Slater, Thursday, passed through here yesterday en route to Pilot Grove for interment. 1 Apr 1893--Miss Carry Tymony came up from Mexico Thursday to be present at the burial of her little cousin, Willie, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Tymony, who died in Paris, Tennessee, on Wednesday morning and was brought here yesterday for interment. (Note: the paper was actually dated the 6th, although it should have been the 7th) 6 Apr 1893--Born, on the 4th, to Noah Perkins and wife, a son. 6 Apr 1893--Born, on the 3rd, to A. B. Johnson and wife, a daughter. 6 Apr 1893--Miss Irene Burton, of near Yates, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. B. Heathman. 6 Apr 1893--Married, on March 29, at the residence of and by Justice J. A. Douglas, Mr. Wm. Speed and Miss Fannie Buckler, all of Boone county. 6 Apr 1893--Died, in Higbee, on the 3rd, Sarah, wife of Albert Welch, colored. 6 Apr 1893--Ansell Green, died at his home near Armstrong on March 30, aged 70 years. 6 Apr 1893--Died, near Higbee, on the 5th, Mrs. Mary E. Pattrick, wife of H. E. Pattrick, in the 55th year of her age. 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. 6 Apr 1893--Married, in Higbee, on the 5th at the residence of the bride's parents, Mrs. Margaret Lambier, Mr. David Davis and Miss Lizzie Lambier. The marriage vow was solemnized by Rev. Bell in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. After congratulations and good wishes had been extended the guests were invited to partake of a bounteous repast which had been prepared for the occasion and to which all did ample justice. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents which we are compelled to leave out for lack of room. The happy couple have a host of friends here who join the News in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life. 6 Apr 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Miss Lee Nolen and Johnnie Truesdale were married in Moberly Wednesday and a nice reception was given them here that evening. 6 Apr 1893--Mrs. Thos. Sutliff who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. D. Wright, for several days returned to her home in Macon county Wednesday. 15 Apr 1893--Dalbert Wilkerson, the 7-year-old son of Mrs. Elenore Wilkerson, while playing about a freight train at Fayette last Tuesday, was caught under the wheels and instantly killed. 15 Apr 1893--Married, in Higbee, on April 12, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Miss Lucy Elgin, Mr. Thos. Brockman and Miss Ada Elgin, Rev. J. J. Dingle officiating. The News joins a host of other friends in extending good wishes for their future happiness. 15 Apr 1893--Died Monday night at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. Zeph. Wright near Clark, Mr. Henderson Sims aged 90 years. 15 Apr 1893--Born, near Elliott, on the 12th, to H. C. Wilcox and wife, a daughter. 15 Apr 1893--Last week Mr. Wm. Millard living near Mexico Mo, placed his 8-year-old son on a horse that he had just taken from the plow, when the horse became frightened and ran away dragging the boy who had become entangled in the harness, more than a mile. When the horse was finally stopped the boy was dead. 15 Apr 1893--Osborne Evans, a colored barber, of Moberly, was found dead in his bed Monday morning. 15 Apr 1893--John Cohorn and wife came up from Boonville yesterday to attend the burial of her aunt Mrs. Mary Whitmore. 15 Apr 1893--Died, in Higbee, on the 13th, Mrs. Mary Whitmore, aged 76 years. Deceased had been quite feeble for some time, but being a woman of great energy, insisted upon helping to look after household affairs. About a month ago she went from the family room to the kitchen to enjoy a smoke, and while in the room alone she fell into the fire and was badly burned before she could be extricated. Medical aid was called and everything done by the family that was possible, but she grew weaker from day to day until relieved by death. Her remains were laid to rest yesterday in the family burying ground by the side of her husband, Francis, who died about fifteen months ago. 15 Apr 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Uncle Henderson Sims died Tuesday and was buried at the Wright burying grounds. He was one of our oldest citizens and highly respected by every one. A good and faithful man has gone to his reward. 15 Apr 1893--YELPS FROM YATES--Died, Tuesday, April 4, infant daughter of Dee Nichols. The remains were interred in Pleasant Grove cemetery Wednesday afternoon. 15 Apr 1893--YELPS FROM YATES--Married, at the residence of J. H. Yates, Wednesday eve, April 12, Mr. John Tuggle, of Cairo, and Miss Alice Yates, Rev. Clifton, officiating. The groom is a prominent farmer of Cairo, while Miss Alice is one of Yates' most accomplished young ladies. May happiness and prosperity attend them through life. 22 Apr 1893--Born, on the 17th, to Joe Lowse and wife a son. 22 Apr 1893--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Forsythe a son. 22 Apr 1893--Born, on the 17th, to Grant Campbell and wife a daughter. 22 Apr 1893--Mr. John Lorton, of Illinois, was here the first of the week visiting his sister, Mrs. James Collins, who has been very sick for some time. 22 Apr 1893--T. J. Lorton and Jas. Collins were before Recorder Hines, Monday, charged with fighting. Mr. Lorton plead guilty and was fined a small amount and Mr. Collins stood trail, plead his own case, and was fined five dollars and cost. 22 Apr 1893--Mr. Ben Levy, of Moberly, who has been reported by the Moberly papers as being dangerously ill, died at his residence in that place early Sunday morning, of gall stone, aged 46 years. Mr. Levy located in Moberly when the town was laid out and at once became one of its leading merchants as well as one of its most enterprising citizens. His remains were taken to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for burial. 29 Apr 1893--Henery Jenkins who was caught under a fall of rock in a mine at Bevier Thursday of last week died at the Wabash hospital at Moberly last Tuesday. 29 Apr 1893--John Owens was struck by an M.K & T engine at Sedalia Tuesday night and killed. He was 30 years old and single. 29 Apr 1893--Mrs. James Collins who has been sick for some time is no better. 29 Apr 1893--Born on the 25th, to J. W. Myers and wife a son. 29 Apr 1893--Died, at his home near Mt. Airy, on April 20, Mr. Humphrey Denney, aged about 64 years. 29 Apr 1893--Married, in Audrain county on the 23rd, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Spurling, Mr. Presley Edwards and Miss Cord Spurling, Rev. Dan Evans, of Higbee, officiating. 29 Apr 1893--Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Amanda Taylor, 7 miles north east of Fayette, last Wednesday, Mr. T (J?) M. Reynolds and Miss Minnie Taylor. Revs. D. F. Bone of St. Joseph and G. W. Noller of Fayette officiating. The happy couple passed through Higbee en route to St. Louis Wednesday evening. 29 Apr 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Miss Katie Byraim, the kind, affectionate daughter of James Byraim died Monday and was buried at Chapel Grove Tuesday. 29 Apr 1893--Born, on the 25th, to J. W. Nicholas and wife a son. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 Mar 1893--The eleven year old daughter of F. M. Alderson who swallowed a half dollar silver piece a month ago, died from the effects of the coin in her stomach last Monday.--Madison Advance. 4 Mar 1893--Wm. Runkle at one time a citizen of Higbee, was killed by the cars on the C. B. & Q near Shelbina Mo, last week. Mr. Runkle organized the first Sunday School in Higbee and was well known by the older citizens. 4 Mar 1893--Ex-city marshal, Geo. Keating, of Moberly, well known to some of our citizens, died at Moberly Sunday. 4 Mar 1893--Died, in Moberly, on the 28th, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Coates, aged 64 years. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. J. E. Rucker of near town. 4 Mar 1893--Geo. W. Foster, living eight miles west of Mexico, was killed by the cars Wednesday near Thompson while walking on the track. Foster makes about the fifth man killed in that vicinity by the cars in about as many months. 4 Mar 1893--Ben Burton who went west from near Sturgeon to California a month ago, hoping to regain his health, returned home last week and died. 11 Mar 1893--Died, on the 9th, of heart trouble, Mr. Joseph Robb, aged 75 years. 11 Mar 1893--Born, on the 4th, to Zach Barron and wife, a son. 11 Mar 1893--Born, near Yates, on the 6th, to John Stark and wife, a son. 11 Mar 1893--Judge Morgan A. Taylor died at his home in Howard county on the 5, aged 70 years. 11 Mar 1893--John Hughes, the Negro who was shot by the Sparkman boys at Moberly and who was afterwards taken to the jail at Huntsville for safe keeping, died of blood poisoning Tuesday. 11 Mar 1893--Died, near Darksville, on Saturday March 4, Joe Crist, aged 52 years. He had been a resident of this county for twenty years. 11 Mar 1893--EBENEEZER--John L. Jones is one of the happiest old fellows you ever saw. He received a letter from Minnesota from his daughter, Annie, announcing the birth to her of a fine daughter. Uncle John says he is going to see that girl if he has to give up the whole shebang and walk. 11 Mar 1893--Old Ebenezzer Church has burial grounds neglected. 18 Mar 1893--Carrie Tymony came up from Mexico Sunday and spent a few hours with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton. 18 Mar 1893--Sunday this community was shocked on learning that Mr. Joe Lowse had received by wire the sad intelligence that his father, John Lowse of Huntsville, had that day ended his life by hanging. Mr. Lowse was an old citizen of Huntsville and had for years owned and controlled a coal mine at that place. He had not been well for some months and could not give his mining interest the attention it demanded, which so preyed upon his mind that reason was dethroned. Early in the evening he left the house and went into the smokehouse, procured a pump chain, wrapped it twice around his neck, got on a box, fastened the end of the chair around a rafter and kicked the box from under him. He was discovered about three o'clock by his daughter, Lizzie, while he was yet alive. The daughter called neighbors near by who hastened to her assistance and took him down but he was too far gone to be revived. Mr. Lowes was a sober, energetic man, one who always took a deep interest in religious affairs. Deceased leaves a wife, one son and two daughters to mourn his death. They have many friends here who sympathize with them in their great misfortune. 18 Mar 1893--Married in Huntsville, on the 16th, Mr. John H. Hammet, and Miss Mary Vaughan. 18 Mar 1893--Died, near Roanoke, on the 6, Edward Gooch, aged 90 years. 18 Mar 1893--Married in Elliott, on the 15th, Mr. Nathan Baker and Miss _____Murphy Rev. Neal officiating. 18 Mar 1893--Married on March 12, at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. Gentry, of near Sturgeon, Mr. Velpo Tolson and Miss Hattie Bonnell, both of Clark. 25 Mar 1893--Born, on the 20th to A. B. Heathman and wife, a daughter. 25 Mar 1893--Mrs. T. W. Burton, of Yates is the guest of her daughter Mrs. A. B. Heathman. 25 Mar 1893--Died, near town on the 19th, of rheumatism, Levi, the 14-year-old son of Mr. John T. Lewis. 25 Mar 1893--Died, on Monday, the 20th, at 8:10 p.m., Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Houts, aged 2 years and 20 days. The bereaved parents took the remains of their loved one to Arbela, Mo, Tuesday for interment. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved parents. 25 Mar 1893--The Armentian priest who, a few months ago, claimed to have discovered Noah's Ark on Mt. Ararat, has been placed in an insane asylum. 25 Mar 1893--Mrs. Lena Long and little son left Monday for Hastings, Nebraska, where she will join her husband who has arranged to farm in that State this season. 25 Mar 1893--John Humphreys, acquitted a few days ago at Huntsville of the murder of Elmer Kerr, died at Mexico last Friday. 25 Mar 1893--Born, on the 24th, to Frank Mattox and wife a daughter. 25 Mar 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Miss Crete Thrailkill died in El Reno Oklahoma, Friday and was buried here at Mt. Pisgah Sunday. She had lived in this community all her life and had many warm friends here whose hearts were made very sad by her sudden death. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 Feb 1893--Died, at her home in this city, Jan. 30, Mrs. Lula Martin, wife of J. P. Martin, aged 23 years. Mrs. Martin was the wife of J. P. Martin, connected with Burkholder & Martin. While in the yard at her home she slipped on the ice, catching herself by grasping the fence, but, in doing so, her body was violently wrenched and fatal internal injuries were the consequence. She was a daughter of James Littrell of Renick and was married a year ago last April. She leaves a daughter aged about one year. Both families are among our most prominent citizens and the sadness of the case elicited universal sympathy--Moberly Headlight. 4 Feb 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Floyd, the sweet little child of James Caskey and wife, died Sunday and was buried in the cemetery at Calona, Carroll county, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Caskey have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. But there is a time coming when this heart-breaking sorrow shall be over and we will meet again on the other shore. (poem follows). 11Feb 1893--Mrs. A. P. Dougherty, of Howard county, who left here Tuesday of last week for St. Louis to have a surgical operation performed, was operated upon Friday, the 3rd, and an abdominal tumor removed that weighed 30 pounds. Mrs. Dougherty stood the operation reasonably well and her friends had some hopes of her recovery until Saturday morning when she began to grow worse and died during the evening. Her remains arrived here Monday and were taken to Bunker Hill for interment. 11 Feb 1893--Born, on the 7th, to D. F. Winn and wife, a daughter. 11 Feb 1893--Born, to the wife of H. C. Thorp on Friday, February 3, 1893, a 10 pound boy--Armstrong Herald. 11 Feb 1893--Married, in Higbee, on the 9th, Mr. John F. Badders and Mrs. Annie Smith, Rev. S. J. Neal officiating. 11 Feb 1893--John H. Seymour a prominent farmer near Sturgeon fell dead of heart disease last Saturday. He was 77 years old. 11 Feb 1893--Titus Elston, living ten miles east of Moberly, committed suicide last Sunday by shooting himself in the head with a 32 caliber revolver. He left a note for his mother stating that the angels had called him and that he was tired of life. 11 Feb 1893--Born, in Higbee, on the 5th, to Chas. Finnell and wife, a daughter. 11 Feb 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Mrs. Croswhite died Monday at the residence of her son-in-law, Simeon Winscott. 18 Feb 1893--George M. Lewis, who killed W. Brown in Pike county last August was tried at Mexico Monday and sentenced to the pen for ten years. 18 Feb 1893--John W. Sears, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died suddenly at his home in Huntsville last Tuesday. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. 18 Feb 1893--Mr. Owen P. McGruder, who was sent from near Burton to the Insane Asylum at Fulton about a year ago, died at that place Tuesday and the remains arrived here Wednesday evening and were taken to the home farm for interment. Mr McGruder was 30 years old at the time of his death. 18 Feb 1893--Yel. Burks, living on the farm of E. M. Price, north of Rocheport, shot and instantly killed O. S. Nichols, a son of a neighbor, Tuesday morning. Nichols had been going to see a young lady who was making her home with Mr. Burks, which was not agreeable to the Burks family. Nichols, armed with a shotgun, went to the house to take the young lady away, and when preparing to enter the house was fired upon by Burks, almost blowing his head off. 18 Feb 1893--Charles Semple, a prominent druggist of Huntsville, died Monday. 18 Feb 1893--Died, at the home of her father, Joel Robb, near Sharon church, on February 14, Mrs. Bessie Banning, aged 18 years. 18 Feb 1893--Hon. W. E. Coleman, who has had charge of the Moberly public schools for the past 18 months, died at his residence in Moberly Sunday evening of pneumonia. The death of Mr. Coleman is a great loss to the educational interest of the whole state. 18 Feb 1893--Mrs. Robert W. Baskett, well known in the community, died at her residence in Howard county on the 13th. 18 Feb 1893--Wm McCoy was hanged at Lexington, Mo, Thursday, for the murder of his Mistress, Mollie McGruder, in April 1891. 18 Feb 1893--G. A. Dougherty while handling wheat Monday sprained his back and has hardly been able to get around since. 18 Feb 1893--Quite a number went to Huntsville Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Griffith who died at that place last Saturday. 18 Feb 1893--Married, in Columbia, on the 16th, Dr. W. P. Dysart, of Holliday, and Miss Madge Robnett, of Columbia. The news extends congratulations. 25 Feb 1893--Chas Reed, a carpenter of Mexico, was killed near Benton City Saturday night by a Wabash train. 25 Feb 1893--IN MEMORY--Died, at her home on Jan 27, little Hattie A, infant daughter of Enoch and Sallie Woddle, aged 2 months and 20 days. She was all they had. She was so bright, so sweet, so pure! God only sent her on earth to stay a little while. But while she stayed she was all her mother's joy and comfort. Her bright eyes and her sweet smiles are seen on earth no more. Her mother's heart is vacant; she has no baby on earth to love and when she looks around her home no baby voice does she hear. Her baby voice on earth is silent but in heaven she is singing with angels and calling home father and mother asking them to meet her in glory. Father and mother weep not for your darling child for she is now in the Savior's arms who said "Suffer little children to come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." 25 Feb 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Nat Southerland who lived here several years ago, returned Saturday bringing with him a little wife, Miss Sallie Collier of Howard county. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Jan 1893--Died, on Dec 30th, 1892, Miss Grace Hall, aged 17 years, 2 months and 17 days. Her remains were buried at Moberly Sunday evening. 7 Jan 1893--Lewis Smith, of Sturgeon, died suddenly at that place Friday of last week aged 76 years. 7 Jan 1893--Nick Dessert, of Moberly, died suddenly at his home in the place Tuesday, the 3rd. 7 Jan 1893--Born on Dec the 25th, to Alex Jacobs and wife, a son. 7 Jan 1893--Mrs. Richard Collins and Mrs. John Larrence, of O'Fallen, Ill, were called here Sunday by the death of their niece, Miss Grace Hall. 7 Jan 1893--Hiram McKinney, one of the most prominent stockmen in the north part of the county, died in Moberly, Tuesday. He was about 50 (60?) years old. 7 Jan 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Ernest Shirley, son of Mrs. Bettie Shirley, died Thursday. 7 Jan 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Kate Chisom returned home from the county jail a few days ago and immediately got into some more trouble. She was arrested and sentenced again to the county jail for sixty days. 7 Jan 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Married, at the bride's father's Wednesday evening, by Rev. J. O. Edmonston., Mr. Chas. Keithley, of Sturgeon, and Miss May Butts, of Clark. They left immediately for their home in Sturgeon, where they will reside. May their lives ever be happy and useful. J. T. 7 Jan 1893--Eld. Davis, of Moberly, a prominent minister of the Christian church, was stricken with paralysis the first of the week. Later--Elder. Davis died at 7:30 yesterday morning. His funeral will be preached at Moberly tomorrow after which the remains will be taken to Paris for interment. 14 Jan 1893--Susan B. Anthony says that we are on the verge of an era of unmarried women, that daughters can not be supported at home. The machinery of today has laid away the loom, the flax and spinning wheels, and young men are so given to dissipation as that they cannot support a wife, and rather than take such a chance they are swarming to the stores and factories and supporting themselves thus. 14 Jan 1893--The following received by Postmast Crew this week will explain itself: BEATRICE, NEB, Jan 7, 1893, Post Master, Higbee, Mo; Dear Sir--Will you kindly hand the within clipping to the press of your city? The boy referred to in the article is William Ahldon. A letter found in house where bodies were found was postmarked Higbee, Mo, dated Nov 19th, 1892, was written by this boy to his mother stating that he had just arrived at his destination but had not yet been home, from which I infer he lives on a farm somewhere near Higbee. I wired him at your city but he could not be found. If your local papers would give this a notice and ask other papers in the county to copy I think it would be the means of conveying to this young man the sad intelligence of his mother's death. Resp. Robert Kyd, Sheriff Gage Co, Act'g Coroner. ANOTHER TRAGEDY--About half past 7 o'clock last night Sheriff Robert Kyd received a telephone message from Marshall Frank Acton, Wymore, to the effect that a man by the name of C. W. Dripps and woman by the name of Ella Ahldon had been found dead in bed in a small brick house in that city. The further fact was stated that neither the man or woman had been seen for some time. In the absence of coroner Albright, sheriff Kyd, accompanied by his son and a Tribune representative, took the 8:10 B. & M. train for Wymore. At the depot, parties from Wymore stated that man was probably Walter Dripps, a switchman on the B & M, and, who had recently taken the Keely treatment in this city. He was a nephew of F. M. Barnes, of Baneston, and was also the owner of some farm property in the vicinity. LATER;--(12:30 a.m.) Special to the Tribune--It has been found that their death was suffocation caused by gas escaping from a hard coal burner, on or about the 3d day of December 1892. They were found about 3:30 last evening by the night watch in bed in a neatly furnished room. They were supposed to have been married in Kansas in November. Dripps obtained a divorce from his wife at the last term of court, and has been living in the house in which the bodies were found since August, last. The woman has a son sixteen years old working for a Mr. Wilcox in Beatrice.--Beatrice TRIBUNE. 14 Jan 1893--Born, on the 6th, to W. H. Duffield and wife, a son. 14 Jan 1893--Hon L. E. Wolfe and Miss Anna L. Smith, of Moberly, will be married at an early date. 14 Jan 1893--Married, on the 4th inst, Mr. Henry White, of Randolph county, to Miss Laura Feeland, of Howard county, Elder S. B. Naylor officiating. 14 Jan 1893--Born, on the 7th to Thos. Towels and wife, a son. 14 Jan 1893--Died, near Clark, on the 9th, of pneumonia, James, the 19 year-old-son of Joseph McCune. 14 Jan 1893--James McCune died Monday evening at his father's west of Clark. He was an industrious and intelligent young man well liked by everyone. He will be sadly missed by loving parents, brothers and sisters and many warm friends. J. T. 21 Jan 1893--Born, on the 15th, to Joe Lyons and wife, a son. 21 Jan 1893--Born, on the 17th, to John Chesser and wife, a daughter. 21 Jan 1893--Married, in Huntsville, on the 17th, Mr. Jack Barnham, and Miss Agnes Ballantine. 21 Jan 1893--Hon. L. E. Wolfe, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Miss Anna L. Smith, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Smith, of Moberly, were united in marriage Sunday, the 15th, at the home of the bride's parents in Moberly, Rev. M. J. Baker officiating. The News extends good wishes. 21 Jan 1893--Geo. Kinley Maupin was shot and killed by Geo. D. Branham near Stienmetz the first of the week. The difficulty occurred over the feeding of cattle. Mr. Branham has always borne the reputation of being a peaceful and quiet citizen. He went to Fayette and surrendered to the sheriff. 21 Jan 1893--DIED--Mrs. Mary Walton quietly passed away at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, January 15th, 1893 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Lambier, after a short illness, aged 73 years. Deceased was born in England where she was united in marriage to Wm. Walton. Thirty-eight years ago they came to America and located in Canada. Ten years later she was left a widow with several small children dependent upon her, which she looked after and cared for as only a devoted mother can. She came to Iowa a few years ago and made her home with her son, Wm. Walton, and when he came to Missouri came with him. The deceased connected herself with the M. E. Church early in life and was a consistent member for more than fifty years. Her funeral was preached at the M. E. Church Wednesday evening by Rev. Bell after which the remains were laid to rest in the Higbee cemetery. 21 Jan 1893--Died, near Higbee, on January 20th, Mrs. Jane A. Botts, aged 77 years. Her funeral will be preached tomorrow at her late residence by Rev. Dan Evans, after which the remains will be deposited in the family burying ground. 28 Jan 1893--W. F. Lyon, well known in this part of the county, was recently sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of two years for forgery by the Linn county circuit court. 28 Jan 1893--I. N. Rowland, a former resident of Howard county, and well known to many here, was killed on the 19th in a railroad wreck in Texas. His remains were brought back to Howard county for interment. 28 Jan 1893--Augustus Turner, one of the oldest citizens of Audrain county, was killed on the C. & A. railroad Friday evening of last week. He was walking on the track and was knocked off by a west bound freight. He was 82 years old. 28 Jan 1893--Died, near Moberly, on the 21, of pneumonia, Mr. Ben Jenkins, aged 49 years. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Thos. Towels of this place, and was well known here. He leaves a wife, five sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. He was buried at Oakland cemetery at Moberly last Sunday by the A. O. U. W. of which order he was a member. 28 Jan 1893--Mike O'Keaf, foreman at Smith & Gillets works on the M. K. & E, east of town, was buried underneath tons of dirt and rocks Thursday evening and instantly killed. At about the same time this accident occurred, a laborer in the tunnel was also caught under falling rocks and seriously injured--Rocheport Commerical. 28 Jan 1893--Married, at the residence of Jas. Cleeton on the 19th, Mr. Elmer McDow and Miss Florence Cleeton, Rev. W. B. Anderson, officiating. Those in attendance from a distance were: Thos. Howard and Miss Olma Howard of Moniteau county; Moses Alex, and James Cleeton and Misses Lou and Nellie Cleeton, of Salisbury; J. B. Naylor and wife and a Mr. Wright and family of Prairie Hill. (gift list excluded) 28 Jan 1893--CLARK CLATTER--Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Wednesday evening by Dr. Sumate, Miss Ada Green and Mr. T. D. Sayre. Miss Ada was one of our most popular young ladies, and Mr. Sayre our accommodating depot agent. They have the best wishes of the entire community. J. T. 28 Jan 1893--EBENEZZER ITEMS--Aunt Jane Botts died on the 20 inst. at the advanced age of 76 years. Funeral service at her home by Rev. Dan Evans. 28 Jan 1893--Engineer Ed McCosh in charge of engine 227 on the Wabash was killed at shaft No. 1 west of Moberly last Sunday morning. He thought something was wrong with the engine and was leaning forward out of the cab looking under the engine when he was struck by the timbers of the shaft. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--We offer for sale a number of dwelling houses at Elliott, Mo. They run from 2 to 6 rooms and prices are from $20-$30 per room. Northern Central Coal Co. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Wm. Longdon Jr. is visiting relatives and friends in Iowa. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--STORMY SESSION OF CIRCUIT COURT--Broaddus Case From Near Darksville Caused Fight in Court Room--Of all the exciting scenes witnessed by officials and engaged in by litigants of the circuit court sessions in this city, the most notable and thrill producing was that which developed out of the Friday night hearing of the Broaddus case. Mrs. Eula Broaddus was suing her husband, Robert Broaddus, for separate maintenance. The parties live in the vicinity of Darksville and their family affairs seem to have stirred the entire community, with sentiment divided between the Broaddus relatives and friends. Mrs. Broaddus being a Miss Burton before her marriage. On account of so many witnesses being summoned, a night session was held to expedite the closing of the case. Just after hearing closed, it is alleged that Mrs. Broaddus said to another woman that a young lady witness was nothing but a common gad-about. This remark was repeated to the girl's mother and like lighted match to tinder it started a flame of anger which started in a heated exchange of words among the women and ended in a drawing of blood among the men. When the verbose war started among the women, officials scenting a ruction made quick action for exits and places of refuge. One of them is said to have been seen leaning far out of a window but the drop to terra firma was so far he decided to brave the fury. While the excitement was at its height one woman grabbed Alex Broaddus, father of the plaintiff, by the beard and wigwagged his head with this hirsute appendage as a means of clinching her argument with him. Harve Broaddus, it is claimed, struck a woman and this added to the tenseness of the situation. Bruce Richmond was so enraged at this breach of the American standard of chivalry toward woman that he had to be held in order to keep him from doing physical violence. Two men came to blows. One hit the other in the nose and the victim left his blood stains on the floor as a result of the blow. It was the presence of some forty or fifty women in the hall which doubtless prevented the use of fire arms and a tragic ending. As it is, the bitter feeling engendered by the strife will have its lasting and unpleasant effect in the community where these people are associated in their different relations as neighbors--Moberly Democrat, June, 29. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--MRS. HECTOR MCINNIS DEAD--The many Higbee friends of the family, who recently moved from this place to Moberly, were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. H. McInnis, which occurred at her home in that city on the 27th from apoplexy, and all join the NEWS in condolence. The following is taken from the Moberly Democrat of June 29: Mrs. Johanna McInnis died at 8:10 o'clock Friday evening at her home 320 East Logan Street. She passed her fifty-ninth birthday December 17th, last. Death came to her without warning. She had as well as usual all day and ate a hearty supper. Later some of the members of the family were getting ready to go the picture show and she asked where they were going. Almost before she could be answered Death gave its summons, and she was at rest from life's labor. She is survived in her family by her husband, Hector McInnis; one son, John J. McInnis; two daughters, Miss Florence of this city and Mrs. E. F. Koch, Lawton, Okla. Other relatives are three brothers, P. S. Fogerty, Imogene, Ia., J. A. Fogerty, Plattsmouth, Neb.: Con Kelliher, Moberly. Three sisters, Miss Mary Fogerty, Imogene, Ia.; Mrs. Ed Hillings, Imogene, Ia., Mrs. Margaret Kelliher, Moberly. Mrs. McInnis was a good woman and consistent and devoted member of St. John's Catholic church. The funeral service will be conducted with high mass Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock by Rev. Carney in St. John's Catholic church. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Mrs. Jennette Cloren and son, Joseph, of Novinger, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laight during the week. Mrs. Cloren is a sister of Mrs. Laight, and it was the first time they had seen each other in ten years. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--MRS. SARAH EMBREE--Mrs. Sarah (Fray) Embree, wife of the late Wm. Embree, died June 25, 1919, at the home of her daughter in Wichita, Kan., aged 80 years and ten months. She was born and reared near Roanoke, Mo. She came of a highly respected family and her life added to its worth and merit. She was true in all the relations of life and was justly entitled to all the eulogy due a good woman. Her like are only too few. Of her six children, only Mrs. J. W. Burton and Mrs. R. E. Sherman are left. From her youth she was a member of the Presbyterian church, and her Christian light was never uncertain. It did not dim through the years of her enfeebled health nor at the going out of life itself. She was buried beside her husband in Pleasant Grove cemetery near Yates. A large concourse of people attested the high esteem in which she was held. funeral services ere conducted by Rev. T. W. Baker of Moberly. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Born, on June 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hairl, a daughter. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Mrs. William Mooney and little son, Willie are visiting relatives in Columbia. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Frank Cain, who has been working in Moberly for several months, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Alice Stone. He informs us that he will likely go West in a few weeks. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Thos. Osburn, who recently moved to Rucker and later to Moberly, has resigned as superintendent at the brick yard at the latter place, and moved back to Higbee Tuesday. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--DODGE FOLKS WED AT HUTCHINSON--Estella V. Clark and Henry Hargis of Local Postoffice Married Saturday at Salt City by Rev. Wilson.--Two popular members of the local postoffice force, Miss Estella V. Clark and Henry Hargis, were the subjects of an impromptu reception at the postoffice this morning staged by their co-workers. Mr. Hargis and Miss Clark were married on Saturday by the Reverend Wilson of the Presbyterian church of Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. Hargis went to Newton Saturday evening to spend Sunday with friends, returning to Dodge City last night. Both young people are well and favorably known here. Mrs. Hargis has been in charge of the parcel post department of the office for the past year. Mr. Hargis has been city carrier for the past couple of years, except for a time during which he was in the military service. He returned here several months ago and resumed his work at the post office. Mr. and Mrs. Hargis will be at home to their friends at their new home located at 708 Avenue C. The above, from the Dodge City, (Kansas) Journal, will be of special interest to readers of the NEWS, Mr. Hargis being a son of C. S. Hargis of near town, and before going to Kansas two or more years ago, was a carrier on one of the routes out of Higbee. No finer or worthier young man ever left the community than Henry Hargis, and his legion of friends join the NEWS in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--EDGAR T. HALL DEAD--Edgar T. Hall, brief mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at his home in Slater at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, June 27, 1919, from pneumonia following the flu. The body was brought to Higbee and conveyed to the home of g. A. Lambier, where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. N. Darnell of Slater, in the presence of an immense crowd of sorrowing relatives, neighbors and friends. Interment was made in the City Cemetery. Edgar Turner Hall, who was one of the Alton's most popular and efficient firemen, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hall of New Franklin and was born in Carroll county on October 21, 1888, moving to New Franklin when but a boy, and had been a resident of Slater for the past several years. He was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis, of this place, on January 16, 1916, who, with his parents, survive. He also leaves three brothers--William, of Slater, and Harry and Robert of New Franklin, and four sisters--Mrs. Perry Johnson of Slater, Mrs. Joseph Rawlings and Miss Marie and Mary Hall of New Franklin, besides a wide circle of friends at New Franklin, Slater and Higbee, for all who knew him were his friends. Mr. Hall was converted in early life, united with the Christian church at New Franklin when 16 years of age, and had ever since lived a consecrated Christian life and was known and recognized as a thorough Christian gentleman by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Rev. Darnell who was proud to claim Mr. Hall as one of his closest neighbors, paid a glowing tribute to his noble Christian life, which in the years to come will rest like a benediction on his loved ones. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his heartbroken companion, the parents, brothers and sisters. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--MISS MARVIS RANKIN MARRIED--Higbee relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rankin of Butte, Montana, received cards last week announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Marvis, to Benjamin Corin of that city on Wednesday June 18, 1919. The pretty bride is a former resident of this place, having been born in Higbee, and where she resided until the family moved West several years ago. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--Since the brief announcement relative to the big celebration here on the 24th has been put in type, the committee has asked us to extend the invitation to all soldiers in the Rucker and Harrisburg (Boone county) vicinity, as well as their families. These sections will be included in the advertising matter, which will be distributed as soon as all definite arrangements can be made. Friday, 4 July 1919, Vol 33. No 11--FAIR WARNING--Parties unknown, having tried to break into my residence Saturday night, and who threw bricks at the house, are hereby warned, as well as all others, that any person who enters the yard after dark without first making himself known, will be shot--Wm. Whitmore. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, correctons, comments welcome.

Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Born on June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Atkins, a daughter. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Mrs. George Patterson left Wednesday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. O Collman of George, IA. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--GLEN WALKER DISCHARGED FROM THE U. S. NAVY--Mrs. D. C. Walker received a letter Saturday morning from her son Glen Walker stating that he had received his honorable discharge from the U. S. Navy. Mr. Walker was in St. Louis when the letter was written, and was going from there to Chicago for a short visit with friends. Mrs. Walker is supremely happy over the news of her son's discharge and says it is the best news she has received since he left last January, one year ago, to enlist in the Navy--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Jas. W. Burton, who was dangerously injured in an auto accident at Majove, Cal., as was Mrs. Burton, on starting to Missouri in their car, and who, with Mrs. Burton, has been visiting at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. R. E. Sherman of Wichita, Kans. for several weeks, arrived yesterday in advance of Mrs. Burton, to make arrangements for the funeral and burial of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Embree, who died at the Sherman home Wednesday, an account of which appears elsewhere. Mr. Burton had a very narrow escape in the accident, having his left breast crushed and his right shoulder broken, and is yet unable to use his right arm to any extent. For all the years he has been away, he has changed very little in appearance, and his legion of old friends have no trouble in recognizing him about as far as they can see him. He will spend several weeks, with his mother, Mrs. Mary Burton, and other relatives. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Claud and David Stevenson, who left two weeks ago intending to go to California, returned last week, after a stay of ten days in Kansas City, having decided to postpone their trip to the West. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Carter was the scene of a pleasant gathering Sunday, the occasion being a family reunion and a big dinner, given in honor of Walter Arney, who recently returned from France, and John Murdy, who is home on a furlough from the Panama Canal Zone. The day was most pleasantly spent by all and the dinner consisting of about everything one could wish for, was fit for a king. At a late hour the guests, about 75 in number, reluctantly departed. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Born, on the 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Guerrit, a son. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Born, on the 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Buckler, a son. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--A GREAT OCCASION--Perhaps the greatest thing in the way of a dinner ever held in this vicinity, was that given Sunday on the Moniteau near the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Duffield in honor of their sons, Arthur, Brownie and Elvie, who went through the big war and who arrived home safe and sound two weeks ago. The Sunday before Mr. and Mrs. Duffield tendered them a dinner to which only the immediate relatives were invited, but felt so happy over the safe return of their boys that they planned, with relatives, who were as happy as they, the dinner of last Sunday, and invited all who would come, and some 200 or more accepted the invitation most gladly. And such a dinner! Boiled ham, fried ham, fried chicken and barbecued beef filled platters everywhere, a prize yearling having been slaughtered especially for the occasion. Salads and pickles were as abundant, and of an endless variety, while the pastry section, from the stacks and stacks of pies and the dozens and dozens of cakes, made it appear as if the good women had put in the full week baking night and day. It was the general opinion of all that it was the best dinner of the kind they had ever had the pleasure of attending. While the dinner was an immense success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all, the most enjoyable thing was the knowledge that the boys had helped put an everlasting crimp in the Hun, and that they were home again, safe and sound, with their parents, whose long days and nights of suspense were over, and the happy and reunited family received the warmest congratulations, and compliments on and thanks for the great dinner. Several short addresses were made, the chief talks being by Rev. W. C. Pitney and Edmund Burke. Threatening rain dispersed the crowd about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, where all departed feeling that it was good to have been there, after again thanking Mr. and Mrs. Duffield for the most enjoyable occasion. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--WILLIAMS-EDWARDS--Miss Julia Edwards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Edwards of near town, and one of the community's sweetest and most lovable young ladies, as well as one of the most capable, left Tuesday over the Alton for Louisville, Ky., in which city she was married the following morning to Dr. R. H. Williams of St. Louis. It was a case of love at first sight where they met in St. Louis some three or four years ago, where Miss Edwards was visiting at the homes of her brothers, Dr. Edwin Edwards and Chas. Edwards, and where Dr. Williams was in practice. The war coming on, however, and Dr. Williams being called to the service their marriage was postponed until he should return from France. On landing at New York Saturday he wired her to meet him in Louisville, where their marriage took place. Dr. Williams comes from one of St. Louis' very best families and bears the reputation of being a polished and refined gentleman and a physician ranking at the tope of his profession. After a trip through the East and a visit with the relatives in Kentucky they will come to Higbee for a short visit, and will likely locate in St. Louis. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Mrs. Will Mattocks returned to her home in Denver, Colo., Wednesday, after a week's visit with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jane Mattocks. Mr. Mattocks, his many friends will be pained to learn, is in very poor health, the flu having affected his mind, we learn. He has been in a hospital for several months and is very little better, if any at all. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--MRS. WM. EMBREE DEAD--Mrs. Sarah Embree, widow of the late Wm. Embree, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Sherman of Wichita, Kan., on Wednesday, June 25, 1919, from the infirmities of age, she being 80 years and ten months old. The body will arrive at Yates Sunday on the Red Train, special permission having been made for the train to stop, and funeral services held at Pleasant Grove church, two miles north of Yates, by Rev. T. W. Baker of Moberly, and where interment will be made by the side of the husband, who died April 18, 1918. Mrs. Embree was a fine Christian character and has many friends in this vicinity where she resided for so long, who will hear of her demise with the deepest regret. Two daughters, Mrs. Jas. W. Burton of Turlock, Cal., and Mrs. R. E. Sherman, of Wichita, survive. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--ARNEY-ROBB--Mr. Arthur Arney and Miss Flossie Robb, two popular young people of this place, were married in Moberly on Tuesday evening, June 24 by Judge A. B. McCoy. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 June 1919, Vol 33. No 10--Mrs. Steve Hart of Webb City is the guest of her sisters, Mmes. Elerd Baker and Wm. Lambier, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houtz, of Oil City. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi Everyone, I got an email from a gentleman named Ben Hardin, from the Randolph county list, asking the following queston. Might we ask whether anyone knows names of siblings of Frank Davis or the ancestry of Rees Davis? --Ben I couldn't help him with this. Can anyone else of this list? Kathy

>From the Higbee News 27 Feb 1892--Died, on Friday of last week, near Myres, R. K, son of Geo. Dougherty, aged 19 years. This seems to me to be Robert LEE, son of George Washington Dougherty and Permilia Mobley Dougherty. The date is the same on the headstone. But he was per headstone as read for the Howard Co Cemeteries Book 20y 6m 13d. Any comments? Carolyn [email protected]

>Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--A BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, June 10, was a most enjoyable day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Foley of south of town, it being the 81st anniversary of Mr. Foley's mother, Mrs. Cordelia Foley. The day was most pleasantly spent in conversation and music and other great enjoyments. About twelve o'clock dinner, consisting of everything good to eat that anyone could wish was served, which was highly enjoyed by all. Those present: S.W. Foley and family, E.B. Foley and family, W.T. Andrews and family, J.W. Foley and family, Tyre Edwards and family, Gibson Dougherty and family, D.P. Woods and family, David Comstock and family, W.K. Palmatary and family, Chas. Carter and family, Geo. Andrews and family of Yates, J.B. Comstock and family, R.G. Ransdell and family of Moberly, A.L. Palmatary and family, J.H. Benton and family of Renick, Estill Warford, Willie Dougherty, Mrs. Anna Specie of Moberly, S. Bryson of Columbia, Mrs. Ida Stone and daughter of Columbia, Lloyd Lewis of Columbia, Misses Beatrice, Frances and Irene Dougherty, Messrs. Pet Andrews, George Fisher, Jesse Comstock and Robert Mitchell.--A GUEST. In the above list of attendees, does anyone know who Pet Andrews is - his parents, or any family relationships? Helen

3 Dec 1892--Born, on the 2, to J. J. Hubbard and wife, a son. 3 Dec 1892--Died, near Renick, on Nov 22nd, of heart trouble, Mrs. D. A. Bradsher, aged 77 years. 3 Dec 1892--CLARK CLATTER--Jeff Davis' little child died with the croup Saturday. 3 Dec 1892--IN MEMORY--Died, 3 miles west of Higbee, Nov 24, 1892, after an illness of three days Miss Berintha Jones. Funeral services by Rev. Bell at her home. "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."--I Cor 15-22. She was baptized in infancy by Rev. Shuman. It seems that she was unfortunate during life. She fell in a well at Higbee at the age of 10 was rescued by Mrs. Ed. Murphy. It seems that she was warned of her death some time ago, for she told her parents that something would befall her that she could not bear, but thanks to the Lord she bore it with patience. She was 19 years, 3 months and 15 days old. She was of a bright and happy disposition, tender hearted and sympathetic and was a favorite with all her relatives and friends, and is greatly missed in the home of her parents. Yet they take comfort in the belief that she is safe in that better land with her Savior. Father, mother, brother, sisters, weep no more for your Berintha, but prepare to meet her, for she is on yonder shore waiting for you. The death angel hovered around her pillow Thursday eve and she faded away as a bright flower of summer. But now she is where no death comes, to walk the gold paved streets and play the harp of gold. 3 Dec 1892--Gayhard Alberts, aged 70 years, was run over by a switch engine at Moberly Monday evening and killed. 10 Dec 1892--KILLED BY THE CARS--Mr. W. T. Tackett, a freight conductor in the C & A while doing some switching here Wednesday night met with an accident that cost him his life. He went on the south "Y" to assist in taking out some cars when his foot got caught in the frog of the switch just as the train was backing in and being unable to extricate himself was struck by the cars which cut off one arm and one leg and badly crushed one side of his body from the hip to the shoulder. As soon as the train could be stopped the poor fellow was taken out and every thing done for him that could be done, but so terrible were his injuries that he only lived about an hour. Deceased was about 30 years old, was married eight months ago, and resided at Slater, to which place the remains were shipped Thursday morning. 10 Dec 1892--DIED--Mr. Melvin B. Hayden who has been in poor health for several years, died suddenly at 1 o'clock a.m. Monday, the 5th. He had been suffering for several days with asthma but was not thought to be in a dangerous condition. He leaves a wife and five grown children, three of whom are grown, to mourn his loss. Rev. Dingle conducted the funeral services at the residence Tuesday evening after which the remains were laid to rest in the Botts burying ground near town. 10 Dec 1892--YATES ITEMS--Born, on the 2nd, to the wife of Wm. Goodwin a boy. 10 Dec 1892--YATES ITEMS--Dr. Woods presided at a little family affair at the residence of J. R. Williams Nov 30. Joe is all smiles, in that "it is a girl." 17 Dec 1892--Mr. Samuel Street, who had been reported very low with bronchitis for some time, died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday. When the family found that the end was near at hand they telegraphed for his sisters, Mrs. Samuel Lancaster, of Sturgeon, and Mrs. Wm. Mahan, of Centralia, neither of whom arrived in time to see him before he died. The deceased leaves a wife and five children the oldest of whom is thirteen years, to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted at the residence Thursday evening by Rev. Bell, of Fayette, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Higbee cemetery. 17 Dec 1892--I take this method of returning my heartfelt thanks to the people for their kind assistance during the illness and after the death of my husband. Respectfully, Mrs. Lula Street. 17 Dec 1892--Samuel Lancaster and wife, of Sturgeon; Wm. Mahan and wife, of Centralia, Robert Wayland, of Boone, and Mrs. A. Griggsby, of Fayette, who were called here by the death of Samuel Street returned home Friday morning. 17 Dec 1892--Dr. M. P. Brennen, a prominent physician of Moberly, was found dead in his bed Sunday morning. 17 Dec 1892--Died, at Clifton Hill, on Tuesday, Mr. Luther Dameron. Deceased was a student of Central College. 17 Dec 1892--We learn from a private letter written from Salisbury the first of the week that Jas. G. Gallogly lost his life near Carrollton a few days ago. He and another young man of Carrollton procured a skiff and went out on the river to shoot ducks. The skiff by some means was upset and both men were lost. The skiff was found next day but the bodies were not recovered. Mr. Gallogly was at one time prescription clerk in the drug store of J. B. Tymony of this place and was well known in this community and his many friends here deeply regret to learn of his untimely death. 24 Dec 1892--Married, on the 22nd, Mr. Oscar Baker and Miss Susie Copp. 24 Dec 1892--Married, at the residence of Jas. A. Hudson, on the 22nd, Mr. Lum Whitmire and Miss Clara Rimer, of Edina, Mo, Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, officiating. The News extends congratulations. 24 Dec 1892--Married at the residence of the bride's parents, on the 21st, Mr. J. M. Crew and Miss Vella Burton, Eld. W. B. Anderson officiating. The News joins other friends in wishing the young couple a long happy and prosperous life. 24 Dec 1892--Wm. Robb sold his residence property Thursday to Ed. Maupin. Price paid $650. Mr. Robb will move to Moberly. 24 Dec 1892--Married, on the 21st, Mr. Onie Fowler and Miss Mollie Owen, Eld W. B. Anderson officiating. The News extends good wishes. 24 Dec 1892--Married, on the 22nd, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fowler, by Rev. W. B. Anderson, Mr. Elisha Owen and Miss Viola Fowler. Those in attendance from ????? were W. J. Winscott and wife and Owen Hamilton of Mexico. The News extends congratulations. 24 Dec 1892--It is reported here that W. W. Buckler who lives a few miles southeast of town met with a peculiar accident Friday of last week. Mr. Buckler took his dogs and gun and went fox hunting. He was not out long until the dogs started a fox, and the last thing he remembers was that he took a seat on a log with the intention of shooting the fox should it pass in reach of him. Several hours later he was found wandering around aimlessly in the woods with his head covered with blood, and upon examination it was found that he had received a blow on the back of the head with some sharp instrument which laid the scalp bare to the bone. The parties who found him took the back track which they followed by the blood, and soon came to the log where Mr. B. had received his injuries. Near the log was a large pool of blood and the leaves for several feet from the log were covered with blood, and many other evidences went to show that he must have remained unconscious for several hours. It is thought that some one must have slipped up behind him and dealt the bow while he was watching for the fox. As no trace of the gun can be found it looks as though some one must have knocked him in the head in order to procure his gun. Mr. Buckler is reported as being in a critical condition. 24 Dec 1892--J. W. Thomas, and Lidia, little daughter of J. D. Williams, left Monday night for Des Moines, Iowa, where they will remain until after the holidays. 24 Dec 1892--Married, in Higbee, on the 21st, Mr. T. J. Richards and Miss Alice McNamara, Rev. J. T. Bacon officiating. The News joins their many friends in extending congratulations. 24 Dec 1892--Late Thursday evening Prof. C. G. Davis received a telegram from Renick stating that his wife's father, John Sorrell, was not expected to live. Mr. Davis procured a team and drove over but did not arrive until after the old gentleman had passed away. 24 Dec 1892--Thos. R. Griffith, who has been in poor health for the past two or three years, died yesterday. He was about 52 years of age. Dr. Campbell held an autopsy which showed the lungs to be almost consolidated. The entire lung tissue was as black as tar, caused by his having worked in smoke and dust while engaged in coal mining. He had long been afflicted with asthma which was probably the case of the lungs becoming so consolidated. the mucous membrane of the stomach was entirely gone, leaving the whole inside of the stomach one ghastly ulcer. The stomach contained nothing but pus. He was also afflicted with scirrosis of both kidneys. The remains will be buried in the Higbee cemetery this evening at 2 o'clock. 24 Dec 1892--O. E. Bennett, proprietor of the Arlington Hotel at Moberly, died Saturday, the 17th, after a protracted illness, aged 58 years. 31 Dec 1892--James Wyld, an Englishman 82 years old while walking on the Wabash track between Benton City and Mexico Wednesday was struck by the west bound passenger and instantly killed. He was deaf. 31 Dec 1892--There were six Christmas trees in Higbee the night of the 25th. 31 Dec 1892--J. W. Buckler, of Sturgeon, was in the city, Thursday. He says that his brother, W. W. Buckler, who received a blow on the head while hunting some days ago, is in critical condition. 31 Dec 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 27th, infant child of Lum Osborne. 31 Dec 1892--Baths given every Tuesday and Friday at Wm. Redmon's barber shop. 31 Dec 1892--Died, in Fayette, on the 25th, Mr. Albert Davis, aged 23 years. He leaves a wife and one child. Mr. Davis was a son of Thos. L. Davis of this place, and had many friends here. 31 Dec 1892--Joel Robb is dangerously ill. 31 Dec 1892--Born, on the 25th, to W. J. Richards and wife, a daughter. 31 Dec 1892--Born, in Elliott, on the 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. Caswell, a daughter. 31 Dec 1892--Died, in Sturgeon, on the 28th, of consumption. Frank the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Daniel. 31 Dec 1892--Word reached the city this afternoon that Annie W. Lamb, the three-year-old daughter of John Lamb who resides about two and one half miles southeast of Jacksonville, had died yesterday from injuries received Wednesday. She, while passing near a stove, fell upon it and was badly burned. She was a very bright and beautiful child and will be sadly missed.--Herald. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Nov 1892--Died, near Moberly, on the 3rd, Mrs. Eliza Settle, aged 71 years. 5 Nov 1892--Married, near Yates, on the 2nd, Mr. W. H. Ryle and Miss Katie Stark. 5 Nov 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 4th, of consumption, Miss Tilda Mason, aged about 20 years. 5 Nov 1892--W. P. Osborne and wife, of Savana, I. T, came up Saturday in answer to a telegram informing them of the death of his father. 5 Nov 1892--Married, on Nov 2, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Burton, Mr. N. N. Dysart and Miss Mary Burton. 5 Nov 1892--Died, near Sturgeon, on the 3rd, of consumption, Mrs. J. H. Canada, aged about 42 years. 5 Nov 1892--DEATH OF MISS PEARL CARTER--Miss Pearl Carter, daughter of Thos. S. and Melissa Carter of Sturgeon, died at 6:30 Friday evening, Oct 28, 1892, aged 17 years, 2 months and 22 days. She was sitting at the supper table when a slight cough produced a violent hemorrhage from the breaking of a blood vessel causing death in a few minutes. But her death was not wholly unexpected as she contracted a cold while attending the St. Louis fall festivities of 1891, from which she had continued to decline till she was very much enfeebled, yet she was still able to go about the house, and her sudden and tragic death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. The funeral was preached in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday by Rev. J. O. Edmonston, after which her remains were followed to the grave in Sturgeon cemetery by the largest concourse nearly ever witnessed on a similar occasion in Sturgeon. Prof. J. T. Cross, her old tutor, and Prof. C. L. Buckmaster, principal of Sturgeon High School, W. H. Winscott, Geo. W. Miller, Senteney Stewart and Roxier Hall acted as pall-bearers. Miss Pearl was of a mild and gentle disposition and at an early age united with the church and had lived a pious life for one so young. As a pupil at school she was faithful and attentive and remarkably proficient in her studies, and was loved by her teachers and classmates. As a child she was ever kind and obedient to her parents and affectionate to her brothers and sisters and in fact to all with whom she came in contact, and the writer, who knew her well, can truthfully say that she had not an enemy in the world. Oh, how sad it is to see one so bright, so loving, so tender and so pure cut down in the early morning of life. But death had placed its cruel hand upon dear Pearl, and she gradually declined, and, as the melancholy days of October brought the beautiful Indiana summer, breathing a balm about the departing season, and lighting up with a smile the pallid features of the dying year, resembling those calm and lucid intervals which precede the last hours of slow decline, mounting the cheek with the glow of health, and, though seeming to indicate that the fountain of life is spring up anew, are but the sad and sure precursors of dissolution, the bright angelic spirit of this gentle girl took it's flight to the realms above. 5 Nov 1892--The Coal Mine at Elliot is being reopened. The Higbee Coal and Mining Co have put in a steam shovel to load box cars with, but owing to lack of sufficient power-cannot use it to advantage at present. 12 Nov 1892--IN MEMORIUM--In writing of the dead, how natural for the friends of the deceased to speak in glowing terms of their virtues, while they draw the veil of secrecy over their imperfections. In this short notice of our deceased brother, May William Lessley, I desire to be honest and true to facts that the dead may be honored and the living comforted. May William Lessley was born in Randolph county, Mo, May 5, 1864. In his youth, he was not unlike other boys of the same disposition and temperament; full of pranks and boyish glee, yet always kind hearted and obedient to parents and teachers. His life up to manhood was spent on the farm where he formed industrious and business-like habits. In September, 1882, he made the good confession of faith upon which our Savior said He would build His church and was baptized by bro. William Anderson. To this faith in Christ he held tenaciously for ten long years, exhibiting in his 13 months sickness its wonderful power to cheer and comfort the Christian in times of sorrow, sickness and death. He was married Oct 6, 1886, to Miss Nannie L. Pattrick, with whom he most happily lived until separated by cruel death, who took his beloved companion from him in March, 1891. Two children were born of this union--Shelton, 5 years old, and Etna May, 2 years old, who survive, and are kindly cared for by their grand parents. Thirteen months previous to his death, which occurred on the 17th day of October, 1892, brother Lessley was attacked by that slow but fatal disease--consumption, (with which his wife died), and most heroically battled against its ravages with such Christian fortitude and cheerful resignation that none but the most hardened skeptic could deny him a home in heaven. As he approached death--which was not a surprise to himself or his relatives and friends--his hopes grew brighter and faith firmer, so that of death he freely spoke as the entrance into that world of bliss where he would soon join his beloved Nannie who had gone on before. Oh, for a death so peaceful and sweet as his! His funeral was preached by the writer in the Christian church in Higbee, and the overflowing house which seats 600, showed the esteem in which our dear brother was held. Such a life as his does not go out in darkness, but shines on and on until the perfect day. Farwell dear brother until we meet above. W. P. Dorsey 12 Nov 1892--Married, in Sturgeon, on the 9th, Dr. A. R. McComas and Miss Fannie Mayer. The News extends congratulations. 12 Nov 1892--Born, on the 7th, to Emmett Robb and wife, a son. 12 Nov 1892--Born on the 5th, to W. B. Ryle and wife, a daughter. 12 Nov 1892--Born, on the 10th, to J. E. Martin and wife, a daughter. 12 Nov 1892--Born, on the 9th, to Harry Hare and wife, a daughter. Harry says he is going to call her Cleveland. 12 Nov 1892--Died, on the 5th, Addie, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hence Burton. Her funeral was preached at the Christian church Monday evening by Eld. Anderson after which the remains were followed to the Higbee cemetery by a large number of relatives and friends. 12 Nov 1892--Married, near Clark, on Nov 8th, Jot Wright and Miss Effie Littrell. 19 Nov 1892--Pierre Moore, a well known commercial traveler, died at the Ringo House at Mexico Friday of last week. 19 Nov 1892--Rev. J. S. Neal and wife went to Centralia Wednesday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Harvey Dunbar, who died at that place Tuesday. 19 Nov 1892--Married, in Moberly, on the 14, at the residence of and by Eld. Davis, T. N. Shootman, of Higbee, and Miss Ina Jones, of Moberly. The News extends congratulations. 19 Nov 1892--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Feland and wife, a daughter. 19 Nov 1892--Born, on the 25th, to Ernest Seeman and wife, a daughter. 19 Nov 1892--A TRIBUTE TO THE LOVED AND LOST--Died, near Higbee, Mo, of membranous croup, Addie E. Burton, daughter of H. W. and M. G. Burton. She was born Oct 19, 1887 and died Nov 5, 1892, making her 4 years and 16 days. Her spirit soon outgrew its earthly tenement. She was wise beyond her years, as all who know her can attest. She was a bright, winsome, wee creature, a veritable sunbeam, brightening all she touched. Ah, well--long life is not always god's best gift to man. And short though her life its mission of loving and being loved was fulfilled. During her illness she asked to see her little friend, Gussie Miller, and when she came Addie said: "Gussie I am dying; I will soon be dead. Come and kiss me good bye." She told all the family good bye shortly before she died. She said to her mother: "I want a large crowd here to see me." Her wish was granted. A long procession followed her remains to their last resting place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Anderson. In appropriately touching words he spoke of the innocence and purity of the fair sleeper in death's embrace, comforting the bereaved with the thought that the Father would have all their hearts so had bound them closer to heaven by taking their child into His own bosom. Yes, her mother is right: "Little Addie but budded here to bloom in heaven." (poem followed) Mrs. Nettie McKinney. 19 Nov 1892--IN MEMORY--Mr. F. T. Hamilton was born in Clark county, KY, August 22, 1824, died August 14, 1892. Married Miss Amanda Kimbrough Oct 8, 1845. Funeral preached at this home by D. R. Evans. Mr. Hamilton was a true citizen, a neighbor of highest type, kind, truthful, honest, a friend to the poor that tried to help themselves. He was a man of high standing among his brothers, faithful in the discharge of his obligations. He trusted in God and believed in His Son Jesus Christ, and has gone to meet the tried and the true to rest in the presence the King forever. We mourn our loss for to us he was a true friend and brother. D. R. Evans. 26 Nov 1892--(A Divorce Decree filed on 19th day of Nov 1892 in circuit court at Moberly, for A. F. Smith, plaintiff, vs Edward Smith, Defendant, charging desertion and requesting custody and control of the infant child.) 26 Nov 1892--Miss Pearl Dougherty came up from Howard-Payne college Saturday to spend her sixteenth anniversary with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dougherty, who, unknown to Miss Pearl, had prepared an elegant supper and had arranged a surprise party for Monday evening. So cleverly had they arranged matters that Miss Pearl was not aware of the great pleasure in store for her until the house was filled with the youth and beauty of the town, who enjoyed themselves until a late hour. The News force was very busy and unable to attend but was kindly remembered by the host and hostess with a large basket of dainties. 26 Nov 1892--Born, in Elliott, on the 24th to Joe Dobson and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 23rd to Wes Shafer and wife, a son. 26 Nov 1892--Died, in Moberly, on the 20th; Perry Smothers, aged 69 years,. He had been a resident of the county 51 years. 26 Nov 1892--BURNED TO DEATH--Last Monday at noon a terrible accident occurred at John L. Jones' two miles west of Higbee that cost the life of Miss Fenie, his 19-year-old daughter. Miss Jones was rendering lard and while working around the fire her clothing took fire and not knowing what to do rolled across the yard to her mother for assistance, who vainly attempted to smother the flames; then turning ran into the house and wrapped some bed clothes around herself, when her brother came to her assistance and together they succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but not until her clothes were burned off and her flesh from her shoe tops to her waist was burned to a crisp. One arm and both hands were also badly burned. Dr. Dinwiddie was called, and dressed the burns and did all in his power to relieve her. She lingered in great agony until noon Thursday when death relieved her suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement. 26 Nov 1892--Born, on the 17th, to Hut Robb and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1892--Born, on the 25th, to John Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1892--Mrs. W. B. Ryle, who has been at the point of death for the past ten days continues to grow weaker and but little hope is entertained of her recovery. 26 Nov 1892--Nathaniel Robb living five miles southwest of here had his dwelling with all of its contents destroyed by fire Sunday morning. We understand there was a small insurance on the building. 26 Nov 1892--The mine at Elliott is working some 25 or 30 men. The Higbee Coal and Mining Co is putting out about 400 tons of coal a day. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 Oct 1892--Born, on the 28th, to Jacob Shouse and wife, a daughter. 1 Oct 1892--Died, in Higbee, on Monday, Sept. 26th, at 1:30 P.M., Charlie, the nine-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robb. After the funeral services at the Baptist church Tuesday evening by Rev. J. S. Neal the remains were laid to rest in the Hines burying ground just north of town. 1 Oct 1892--DIED ON THE CARS.--Mr. J. H. Moore and son William, of Reynoldsville, KY, left that place Monday for Fort Worth, Texas, and arrived at Moberly over the Wabash at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Here they took dinner and at 2:20 left Moberly over the Katy for Texas. When about two miles out of Moberly the old gentlemen became suddenly sick and died before reaching Elliott. The corpse remained on the train until it reached Higbee when it was put off and turned over to J. V. Adams, one of undertakers, who embalmed the body for shipment. Wm. Moore stated that his father was 76 years old and as far as he knew had always enjoyed good health. He stated that Monday the old gentleman complained of a palpitation of the heart and that he gave him some whisky and it wore off in a few minutes. At Moberly he appeared to be as well as usual and changed cars without assistance. After consulting friends in Kentucky and Texas by wire it was decided to return to Kentucky with the remains, for interment, and at 9 o'clock Wednesday night started on the sad and lonely journey. 1 Oct 1892--Married, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Minor, in this city Thursday evening, Sept 22, 1892, by Rev. S. Y. Pitts of Salisbury, Mr. John W. Bennett and Miss Zettie Minor--Huntsville Herald. 1 Oct 1892--Married in Moberly, Thursday (29 Sep) of last week. Levi Lloyd and Miss Annie Longdon, both of this place. 8 Oct 1892--Born, on the 7th to Mrs. Mary Mathus, a son. 8 Oct 1892--Born, on the 6th, to Meadley Burton and wife a daughter. 8 Oct 1892--Married, on the 5th, Mr. Chas. Marshall, of Higbee, to Miss Lero Boulware of Pleasant Green, Mo. 8 Oct 1892--Wm Palmatary sold 150 acres of land near Myres, known as the Jack Harris farm, to J. B. Andrews for $3000 cash. 8 Oct 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 4th, of consumption, Samuel Markley, aged 61 years. The remains were taken to New Hope church Wednesday, where, after a funeral discourse by Rev. Naylor, were laid to rest in the church cemetery. 8 Oct 1892--Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. J. J. Ritchie to Miss Levia Hudson, both of Sturgeon. The ceremony will take place at the Christian church on the 19th. 8 Oct 1892--Married, in Higbee, on Wednesday, Oct. 5th, W. A. Henry of Richmond, Mo, to Miss Lillian Tracy, Justice R. L. Hines officiating. 8 Oct 1892--Died, on Oct 2, infant child of Bluford Lewis and wife. 8 Oct 1892--Died, in Higbee, on Oct 1, infant child of Henry Marling and wife. Funeral services were conducted at residence by Rev. W. F. Bell. 8 Oct 1892--Died, in Mexico, at the residence of W. L. Rennolds, on the 7th, of typhoid fever, Miss Millie White. She had a position in the public school at that place, but was taken sick two days before school opened. Miss White was a daughter of L. W. White of near Sturgeon, and a cousin of G. R. Rennolds, of this place, and was well known here. Her funeral will be preached at the Christian church at Sturgeon of which organization she was a faithful member. The news extends its sympathy to the bereaved family. 15 Oct 1892--IN MEMORY--Of W. O. Smith, who died in Higbee on Sept 19, 1892. Oh how dark and cheerless does life appear to the sorrowing members of the stricken household. And yet the sunbeam of hope will illuminate the dreary way--the hope of a happy reunion where parting is unknown. A kind father and a devoted husband was he, though a kind Father has chosen to transplant him in His own celestial garden to bloom in new beauty, where the icy hand of death can never reach him. Heartbroken ones weep for him no more; do not sigh for his return to earth, but rather seek to join him in that blest abode-where parting will be no more, no tears to dim the eyes, no overwhelming sorrow to crush the heart, but joy and eternal peace reign. (poem follows) B. A. 15 Oct 1892--Born, on the 13th to Mr. ______Davidson and wife, a son. 15 Oct 1892--Born, on the 12th, to Gus Hustler and wife, a daughter. 15 Oct 1892--Bessie, daughter of W. L. Rennolds, of Mexico, is down with fever. 15 Oct 1892--Married, at Burton on the 9th, Mr. F. Johnson and Miss Edith Maupin, Rev. Dan Evans officiating. 15 Oct 1892--M. W. Lessley who has been down with consumption for some time is rapidly sinking and can last but a short time. 15 Oct 1892--DIED, at her home in Moberly, Tuesday, Oct 11th, Mrs. W. P. Cave. This most estimable lady had been lingering for some time with that most hopeless of diseases, consumption. Only a few years ago she was one of the brightest and most beautiful of the lady students at the University, from which she graduated. Mrs. Cave was then known as Miss Octavia Ficklin, is a daughter of the late Prof. Joseph Ficklin, deceased, who was for years Prof. of Mathematics and Astronomy in the University of Columbia. Our sympathy is extended to the husband, relatives and friends. Mrs. Cave had been for years a faithful member of the Christian church. 15 Oct 1892--Married, in Moberly on the 2nd, Mr. P. H. Rautt and Miss Fannie Christian, Rev. Father Ryan, officiating. 15 Oct 1892--Born, on the 12th, to Jas. Hayden and wife, a son. 15 Oct 1892--Mrs. Thos. Sutliff has been quite sick for several days. 15 Oct 1892--Mrs. Lucy Whalen, a niece of Joseph Smith the Mormon prophet, died at Burlington, Iowa, recently. 22 Oct 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 19th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Rogers. 22 Oct 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 17th, of consumption, M. W. Lessley, in the 29th year of his age. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday evening by Elds. Dorsey and Anderson, after which the remains were followed to the Hines burying grounds by a large number of relatives and friends, and laid to rest by the side of his wife, who proceeded him a little more than a year ago. Mr. Lessley leaves two children the oldest of which is about five years old. 29 Oct 1892--Died, on the 21st, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Perkins. 29 Oct 1892--Born, on the 25th, to Thos. Reed and wife, a son. 29 Oct 1892--Nelson Kendall, aged 50 years, was killed near Florida, Monroe county, this week by a runaway team. 29 Oct 1892--Died, near Middle Grove, on the 25th, Joseph Jolley, aged 82 years. 29 Oct 1892--FATAL ACCIDENT--Last Wednesday morning J. J. Richards, in an attempt to blast some coal about two miles south of this place, was blown up and fearfully mangled by a premature blast. His left leg was mangled into a jelly, but in the intensity of his agony, Mr. R. had sufficient presence of mind to call Daniel Robb to assist in checking the flow of blood, which was done with a halter rein. Mr. R, was then removed to his house, some mile and a half distant. Dr. Campbell was called and immediately upon his examination decided amputation necessary. A telegram brought Dr. Clapp from Moberly at 3 o'clock and amputation followed at 6 0'clock. But loss of blood had weakened Mr. R. beyond endurance of this operation. When it was known that death was inevitable, Rev. W. F. Bell was sent for, and arriving, talking and prayed with the dying man. At 8:30 p.m. J. J. Richards' soul had departed, leaving the tenement a cold clay to be mourned over by his bereaved wife and friends. Mr. Richards was a charter member of Higbee lodge No. 527 A. F. & A. M., under whose auspices the funeral ceremonies and burial were conducted Friday afternoon. The unfortunate victim of this tragic accident emigrated from his far away home in South Wales to America about 20 years ago and was 42 years of age at the time of his death. This sad affair is another of the many fearful daily demonstrations of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death. However full of the vigor and force of life one may be however sudden may be the force that counteracts ands stops the life force, notwithstanding the perfectly healthy condition of all the organs of the body a moment before, no human power can revivify that cold form nor call back the life-perpetuating spirit. The most skilled and learned scientists of these latter days with all their modern appliances and chemicals under the most favorable circumstances have endeavored repeatedly and in vain to give back life to the inanimate human body. This is one of the best evidences of the truth that none save the Creator of that life-giving force is empowered to reproduce it. Whenever it is reproduced by human effort the doctrine of the preservation of the spirit through the redemption of Christ's blood will become a myth, and the kingdom He sought to establish will crumble into chaos. Let us hope, then, that the God who gave the spirit of J. J. Richards to dwell on earth has simply taken back that which He alone can give; and extend heartfelt sympathy to the grief-bowed widow. 29 Oct 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 25th, to Samuel Street and wife, a daughter. 29 Oct 1892--Died, on the 28th of consumption, Mr. Z. P. Osborne, aged about 65 years. 29 Oct 1892--Married, on the 25th Mr. S. E. Marrs and Mrs. Hattie Scott. The happy couple took the train for Independence. The News extends good wishes for their future happiness. 29 Oct 1892--We are in receipt of the following: "Mrs. A. E. Mayer invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter Fannie to Dr. Arthur Rochford McComas, Wednesday evening; November the ninth, at half past eight o'clock, Sturgeon, MO, 1892." Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments, welcome

3 Sep 1892--Born, on August 29th, to James Humphrey and wife, a son. 3 Sep 1892--Died, near Moberly, on August the 26, Squire J. C. Ancell aged 74 years. 3 Sep 1892--Married, on the 24th, near Renick, Mr. Jas. Martin and Miss Alpha Burtner. 3 Sep 1892--Misses Lula Powell and Pearl Dougherty will attend Howard College at Fayette this year, and will leave for that place the first of next week. 3 Sep 1892--G. L. Williams and wife left Tuesday night for Paducah, KY, in answer to a telegram stating that Mrs. Byrd Burton was seriously ill. 3 Sep 1892--Died, on August the 24th, at his residence 7 miles Southwest of Huntsville, Judge A. M. Malone aged 69 years. He had been effected with a cancer for some time and his death was not unexpected. 3 Sep 1892--Died, at Renick, on Aug. 29th, Mr. Chas. Robinson, aged 55 years. 3 Sep 1892--Died, following a 44 year's confinement, Miss Sallie Collins at her home 4 miles northwest of this place, aged 75 years. The remarkable feature of this affair is that this lady at the beginning of her bed-fastness, and for years thereafter, seemed, in the judgment of both physician and friends, to be in good health. Further particulars are not in our possession. But it remains to be said that this most mysterious of all mysteries to humanity is its varied and every varying self. 10 Sep 1892--Born, on the 8th, to J. J. Bradley and wife, a son. 10 Sep 1892--Born, on the 6th, to John Rule and wife, a daughter. 10 Sep 1892--Died, on the 4th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Perkins. 10 Sep 1892--Mr. and Mrs. John Rucker, of Moberly, who were divorced about three years ago, were reunited in marriage last Monday evening--Herald. 10 Sep 1892--Near Jacksonville Mo, Thursday of last week the eight year old son of Lafayette Coulter accidentally shot and killed himself with a revolver belonging to a hired hand. 10 Sep 1892--Mrs. J. A. Lloyd came in from California last Saturday morning to join her husband who came in a month ago to look after some property he has here. They will probably spend the winter here. 17 Sep 1892--Born, on the 16th, to Lud Newman and wife, a daughter. 17 Sep 1892--Born, on the 9th, to B. E. Lewis and wife, a daughter. 17 Sep 1892--Born, on the 14th, to John cook and wife a daughter. 17 Sep 1892--Millard Adams left with his family the first of the week for Kentucky where he will make his future home. 17 Sep 1892--Married, in Huntsville, on the 11th, Mr. Ben Nelson and Miss Mary Whitmire. The News extends congratulations. 24 Sep 1892--Died, in Moberly, on Sept 19th, Mr. Andrew Yeager, aged 72 years. 24 Sep 1892--Married, in Moberly, on the 14th, Mr. Chas. V. Gordon and Miss Sallie B. Willis. The bride is a sister of J. S. Willis of this place. 24 Sep 1892--Died, in Moberly, on the 21st, John Watt Yeager, aged 19 years. His remains were buried yesterday in the Dysart burying ground one mile west of Higbee. 24 Sep 1892--Died, on the 19th, of typhoid fever, W. O. Smith, aged 34 years. He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community. 24 Sep 1892--Married, in Moberly, on Sept 21st, Mr. William Haynes, of Amarillo, Texas, and Miss Viola Straley, of Moberly. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Aug 1892--Died on the 30th ult, at Renick, Mr. Michael Truby, aged 78 years. 6 Aug 1892--Died, near Myers, on the 1st inst, Mrs. John Fisher, aged 71 years. 6 Aug 1892--Thos. Sutliff spent two or three days last week with his son near Sturgeon. 6 Aug 1892--Misses Orpha and Minnie Burton, daughters of M. W. Burton, of Kansas City, spent last week here, the guests of their grandparents, Joseph Burton and wife. 6 Aug 1892--KILLED BY THE CARS--A heavy gloom was cast over our little city last Saturday morning by a telegram from Villiaca, Iowa, stating that Ford Giles, son of Thos Giles and wife of this place, had been killed by the cars. The wires were put to work and arrangements were soon made to have the body shipped here for interment. The body was shipped Saturday and arrived here Sunday night. Rev. E. K. Miller of Glasgow, was sent for and at two o'clock Monday the funeral was preached in the presence of the largest congregation ever assembled in the M. E. Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Whitmore burying ground beside his little brother who was killed by the cars here just fifteen weeks ago. Mr. Giles and family have the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. S. Lessley wrote to F. R. Bates at Villiace for particulars of the sad affair and received the following: Villiaca, Iowa, Aug 2, 1892. S. Lessley & Sons, Higbee, Mo--Dear Sirs: As all the correspondence in the matter of the death of who I suppose to be Ford Giles, the others think it is Giles. Now the reason I thought best to dispatch you was that a part of a truck book was found in the pocket of deceased with the name of your firm printed on the cover, and written on the cover was "Ford Giles." There was not a scratch of writing in the little book. Now you asked for the particulars of his death; I will give you all the evidence shown in the matter and it is this: At nearly 9 o'clock in the evening of the 29th the agent came to my house and requested me to go down to the company's yard and investigate the matter, and I went, and after his telling me all he knew of the matter, I was just in time to dispatch to Red Oak and have the marshal arrest the three men that seemed to be traveling with this young man. They were all young but apparently truthful. They stated that deceased got in with them at Ottumwa, 150 miles west of here, and that they got in a car of lumber and rode to Creston, and there they got out for a rest. One of these young men testified that deceased took him to a restaurant and paid one dollar for their lunch, and after walking around some they got into the car again and came here. The car they were in was switched out here and soon after the train pulled out, and they ran to get aboard and the three succeeded in getting on the train, and one of them says the last he saw of deceased he was on the draw heads between two empty stock cars, but they missed him before they got to Red Oak. One John Buwlin of this place says he saw deceased go between the stock cars when the train was in motion, and did not see anything more of him. There were other witnesses that saw a part of this and after examining the witnesses and learning all we could in the matter of the killing, the Coroner's jury, which was three of our good citizens returned the verdict "That deceased came to his death by being run over by the cars of the C. B. & Q R R and that it was accidental and that the said railroad company was blameless in the matter." It was certainly an unfortunate affair and I deeply sympathize with deceased's parents and other relatives and friends. I enclose you at your request the expenses of inquest and other expenses incurred here. If there is anything more that I can do I will cheerfully do it. On making an examination of the clothing of deceased by the jury there was found the small book I have mentioned, some tobacco and $1.21 in change, and a revolver, nearly new, but the handle was broken in the rough usage he received. I expect I had better express the contents of the pockets. Oh yes! there were with the other things two handkerchiefs. That is all I believe. They are all done up together and are here in my office. Very truly yours, P. R. Bates. 6 Aug 1892--Died, near Higbee, on the 5th, Miss Mollie Jones; aged 23 years. 6 Aug 1892--Thos. McNamara, David and Miles Williams left Wednesday night for Spring Valley, Illinois. 6 Aug 1892--J. A. Lloyd of Fullerton, Ca arrived here Monday and will spend a few days with relatives and friends. 13 Aug 1892--Born, on the 6th, to Wm. Walton and wife a son. 13 Aug 1892--Thos. Sutliff and son John left Sunday night for Iowa. 20 Aug 1892--Born, on the 17th, to Lum Osborne and wife, a son. 20 Aug 1892--Died, near Higbee, on the 19th, infant daughter of Wm. .Davis and wife. 20 Aug 1892--Thos. Sutliff is helping sink a coal shaft for the Mayer brothers near Sturgeon. 20 Aug 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 16th, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thorburn. The funeral was preached Wednesday evening by Eld. Winn and the remains laid to rest in the Whitmore burying ground east of town. 20 Aug 1892--Harry Porter, son of C. B. Porter, of Denver, Colorado, who has been visiting relatives in Randolph county for the past two weeks, committed suicide at Moberly the first of the week. Mr. Porter had been drinking and ended up the spree by taking an overdose of opium that cost him his life. He was 20 years old at the time of his death. 20 Aug 1892--Mrs. Parmelia J. Davis, aged 85 years died at the residence of Baily Martin, 6 miles north of here, Tuesday. She was the grandmother of Prof. C. G. Davis of this place. 20 Aug 1892--Died, near Higbee, on the 14th, Mr. Francis Hamilton, aged 70 years. 27 Aug 1892--Mrs. Thomas Sutliff returned the first of the week from a visit to friends near Sturgeon. 27 Aug 1892--Mrs. R. R. Jones left Wednesday for St. Joseph where she will spend several weeks with relatives and friends. 27 Aug 1892--Mrs. Robson, nee Groves, wife of Rev. John Robson, died at the home of her parents in Audrain county, on Sunday, August 21st, after an illness of two weeks of brain fever, aged 83 years and 7 months. She left Ashland, her home a short time before in good health and with a light heart. She was a member of the Huntsville Methodist church and a devout Christian. Her remains were interred Monday in the cemetery at Mexico, after funeral services by Rev. J. A. Mumpower, and her remains were laid to rest in the presence of a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends. She leaves a devoted husband to mourn her death, and he has the sincere sympathy of the people of this community in his sad bereavement--Huntsville Herald. 27 Aug 1892--J. B. Davis of near Renick was here Thursday the guest of his con C. G. Davis. 27 Aug 1892--Died, near Yates, on the 25th, the 18-year-old son of Eugene Proctor, colored. 27 Aug 1892--Born, on the 26th, to W. O. Smith and wife a daughter. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

9 July 1892--Died, in Armstrong, on the 2nd, Ethlyn, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Twyman. 9 July 1892--Thos. Sutliff and wife were called to Sturgeon Saturday by the death of their little grandson, Joseph Sutliff. 9 July 1892--Married, in Higbee, on the 3rd, Mr. Thos. McCann and Miss Lydia Brodie, Justice Hines officiating. 9 July 1892--MURDY-CARTER--Married, at the residence of J. A. Carter, in this place, on July 4th, Mr. Geo. Murdy and Miss Elizabeth Carter. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. R. Reno, pastor of the M. E. Church Vandalia, Mo, at 7:30 p.m. The groom is an industrious, sober and highly esteemed young man, engaged with the Inter-State Mining Co. The bride is the modest, accomplished and much respected daughter of J. A. and Arabella Carter. At 8 p.m. the bridal party and guests sat down to a nicely spread table of good things. Every dainty known to the culinary art was tastily displayed on the occasion. Attendants: George Burge and Miss Isabelle Skirvin; J. R. Sutliff and Miss Lizzie Kimball. Mr. Murdy and bride will locate in Higbee and the city is to be congratulated on such and acquisition. They were the recipients of many valuable and costly presents. 9 July 1892--Born, on the 3rd, to Wm. Hopper and wife, a daughter. 9 July 1892--Miss Bettie Goodman, aged 16 years, committed suicide at Centralia on the 5th by taking a dose of poison. 9 July 1892--Born, at Sun River, Montana, Jan 13th, to N. E. Price and wife, a son. They were formerly of this place. 16 July 1892--Died, near Yates, on the 11th, Mrs. Green Duncan, aged about 30 years. 16 July 1892--Died, on the 9th, near Burton, Mrs. William Harper, aged about 40 years. 16 July 1892--Died, of consumption, near Burton, Mrs. Josephine Bartee, aged about 35 years. 23 July 1892--A little son of Henry Robinson, colored, died Wednesday morning. 23 July 1892--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of Samuel Smith, Mr. William Adamson and Miss Lillie Spray, Elder D. F. Winn officiating. 23 July 1892--Died, near Higbee, on the 17th inst, the 2-year-old daughter of Louis Donnivent. 23 July 1892--Married, on the 19th inst, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walker, near Moberly, Rev. J. Adams, of Colorado, and Miss Dora Walker. 23 July 1892--Married, on the 17th inst, by Rev. Wm. Chapman, J. F. Putman and Miss Lizzie Lewis. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Brodie. 30 July 1892--Levi Hagar, one of the oldest settlers of this county, died near Huntsville on Tuesday, aged 96 years. 30 July 1892--Born, on the 25th inst, to Charles Truby and wife, a daughter. 30 July 1892--Married, in Higbee, on the 26th inst, W. K. Davis and Mrs. Agnes Reaman, Justice Hines officiating. 30 July 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 28th inst, Lela, the 1-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCall. The funeral took place Thursday, the services being conducted by Rev. Daniel Evans. 30 July 1892--H. C. Patrick, J. B. Tymony and Mrs. Hense Burton were called to St. Louis this week on account of the serious illness of the little son of F. M. Tymony. The child was taken sick in Tennessee about a month ago, and the parents had started to bring it to Higbee when it was taken suddenly worse. Messrs. Patrick and Tymony returned yesterday morning and reported the child in a critical condition. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Theresa: What year was the reunion? Sure would like to see the pictures of the Baldridge School Reunion. My grandmother and some if not all of her siblings as well as some of her children attended Baldridge. Her maiden name was Hitt and married name Myers there were also other relatives that also attended including Naylor. Lou Myers

4 June 1892--Born, on May 29th, to J. H. Cook and wife a daughter. 4 June 1892--Born, in Higbee, on June the 3, to Emmett Sweeney and wife a son. 4 June 1892--Married, in Hunrtsville, on June 1st, Mr. Edward O'Neal, of Fayette, and Miss Jessie McCausland, of this place. The News extends good wishes. 4 June 1892--Married, in Huntsville, on June 2, Mr. Joseph Lowse and Miss Hannah Hackward, both of this place. The News extends good wishes. 11 June 1892--Born, on the 6th, to Peter Scott and wife, a son. 11 June 1892--Died, in Kansas City, on the 8th, Mr. Jackson Rennolds aged about 60 years. Deceased was a brother of C. F. Rennolds of this place. 11 June 1892--Married, in Monroe City, on the 7th, Mr. Joe Sumpter, of Higbee, and Miss Mollie Clay, of that place. 11 June 1892--Born, on the 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lessley a 9 pound son. Mother and babe are well. 11 June 1892--Born, in Higbee on the 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hendrickson a 7 pound son. Mother and son doing well. 18 June 1892--Born, on the 14th, to Geo. Manuel and wife, a son. 18 June 1892--Born, on the 15th, to Jas. Mahoney and wife, a daughter. 18 June 1892--Born, on the 11th, to Reuben Reynolds and wife, a son. 18 June 1892--Born, on the 11th, to Mark Cubbage and wife, a daughter. 18 June 1892--Born on the 13th to Mr. and Mrs. David Carter, Jr, a son. 18 June 1892--Born on the 14th to Prof. C. G. Davis and wife, a son. 18 June 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 13th, to John Sharp and wife, a son. 25 June 1892--Born to Bud Goin and Wife on the 24th, a daughter. 25 June 1892--Died, on the 21st, at her home five miles east of Moberly, Mrs. Harriet Moberly, aged 65 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 May 1892--Born, in Higbee, on April 29th, to Robert Jones and wife a son. 7 May 1892--Died, on May 5, 1892, at Eau Clair, Wisconsin, Mrs. Anna Bly, aged 35 years. She was a sister to Mr. Lawrence Hulett of this place. 7 May 1892--Thos Longdon Sr and Ham Jones, who left here some time ago for Alabama, have returned. They were caught in a passenger train wreck, and badly bruised up. We learn that the railroad company settled the damage by paying them $250.00. 14 May 1892--Born, on the 9th, to W. M. Burton and wife a son. 14 May 1892--Born, on the 9th, to T. A. McVay and wife, a son. 14 May 1892--Born, on the 6th, to Joshua Morris and wife, a son. 14 May 1892--OBITUARY--On Monday afternoon May 9, 1892, after a lingering illness of several months Mrs. Eliza Francis Ryle, beloved wife of Mr. Whit Ryle, died at her late residence near Yates, Mo. She was the daughter of Rev. Jessie Terrill and his wife, Mrs. Abagail Terrill, and at the time of her death had attained the age of 54 years, 11 months and 2 days. Besides her bereaved husband she leaves five sons and one daughter, all now of mature years, also three sisters and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. She professed religion at the early age of 16 years, and at the time of her death deceased was a devoted and consistent member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church. During her long illness in which at times she suffered much, she was never heard to complain at the providences of God. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition, loving and tender in all her domestic and social relations, always considerate of the feelings and welfare of others, industrious and frugal in her home and zealous in the cause of religion. The grace and love of God which sustained her in many trials and sorrows of her earthly life did not forsake her in her last hours. She died in the triumphs of the Christian's hope of eternal life. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 10, at the family residence, after which the interment took place at the family cemetery. The bereaved may be assured of the heartfelt sympathy of neighbors and friends--J. S. Dingle. 14 May 1892--Died, near Yates on the 9th, of heart trouble, Eliza, wife of Mr. Whit Ryle, aged 54 years and eleven months. Mrs. Ryle was the mother of Prof. W. B. Ryle of this place. 21 May 1892--NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN--Notice is hereby given that the Probate Court of Randolph county, Missouri, at Moberly, by its order made and entered of record in said court on the ninth day of April, A. D., 1892, appointed the undersigned guardian of Mary Whitmore, adjudged, in accordance with law to be a person of unsound mind and incapable of managing her affairs. All persons having claims against said Mary Whitmore are requested to exhibit them for allowance to the undersigned guardian and all persons indebted to the said Mary Whitmore, are hereby notified to pay to the undersigned. William A. Whitmore, Guardian. 21 May 1892--Died, near Yates, on the 13th, Miss Susie McDade, aged 18 years. 21 May 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 14th, to Henry Marling and wife, a daughter. 21 May 1892--Wm. Burk went to Salisbury Thursday in answer to a telegram stating the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Pickett, near that place. 21 May 1892--Wm. Jacoby, a farmer living near Huntsville, was accidentally shot and killed Wednesday by his nine-year-old son who was playing with a pistol supposed to be empty. 21 May 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 18th, Rowland, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Botts. Its remains were buried Thursday evening in the family burying ground southwest of town. 21 May 1892--Married, in Armstrong, on the 17th, Major L. Johnson and Miss Bettie Walton. 28 May 1892--Born on the 20th, to J. W. Nagle and wife, a daughter. 28 May 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 20th, after a protracted illness, Miss Barbara Sharp, ages 21 years. Her remains were taken to Iowa for interment. 28 May 1892--Last Sunday evening, W. F. Finnister a C & A. fireman aged 22 years, lost his life here by having his legs crushed. Train 76, drawn by engine 158, Andy Kinney engineer and W. F. Finnister, Fireman, was ordered on the south "Y" by conductor Marquette, to await the arrival of a stock train on the M, K & T. At the same time a freight on the M K & T went in at the other end of the "Y" and by some means the trains were coupled together. While waiting Finnister went under his engine to clean the ash pan, when the M K & T moved up taking the C & A with it. In attempting to get out from under the engine Finnister was caught just above the knees by the front drive wheel and had both legs crushed to a jelly. He was taken from the engine to the Randolph Hotel where arrangements were made by our local surgeons to remove the injured limbs, but before they were able to begin operations they received a telegram from the officials to await the arrival from Mexico of Dr. Rhodes, the company's surgeon, who arrived at 10:05--five hours after the accident. The poor fellow only lived a few minutes after he was from under the hands of the surgeons. His parents came down from Slater and arrived in time to see him breath his last. The K. of P. lodge at this place of which order deceased was a member, did all in its power for him. The remains were taken to Slater Monday morning for interment. 28 May 1892--Born on the 21st, to Joe Hardwick and wife, a son. 28 May 1892--IN LOVING MEMORY--Of little Rowland, beloved and only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Botts, who died in Higbee of brain fever on the 18th after a lingering illness. We had watched and waited at his bedside for many long days and nights; we hoped and prayed that death might stay his hand and leave him with us, when he raised his hand and pointed heavenward time after time smiling and wanting to go. Ah! we knew he was only loaned us for a little while. Dear little Rowland! He was a bright boy the joy of the home. He will be missed! Many Christian hearts beat in tender sympathy with the bereaved parents and sisters, but their consolation is in the assurance that the Father hath done it, and their little one hath joined the white robed throng to suffer and die no more and that we will meet him again some sweet day bye and bye. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.