2 Apr 1892--Born, on the 31, to Jas. Mullier and wife, a son. 2 Apr 1892--Born, in Higbee on the 27th, to W. T. Williams and wife a son. 2 Apr 1892--Died, near Higbee, on March 28th, of heart trouble, Mrs. Nancy Adams, aged about 65 years. 9 Apr 1892--Married, in Huntsville, on the 5th, Mr. Ernest Fowkes and Miss Della Carrell. The groom is one of Higbee's most careful and reliable business men and a general favorite with all who know him. He has had charge of the M. K. & T. office at this place for the past eight or ten years, and has always been so polite and attentive to business that the company hold him in the highest esteem. He has not only looked after the interest of the company, but has taken an active part in every public enterprise gotten up to further the moral or financial interest of the town. The bride is one of Higbee's most handsome and accomplished young ladies, and by her modest demeanor, kind disposition and affable manner has won the love and esteem of all with whom she came in contact. The happy young couple had arranged for their wedding to be a surprise, and so it was, for so carefully had they guarded their secret that not one in Higbee was expecting it. At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mr. Fowkes told the office boys that he would take a run up the road, and boarded the train for Huntsville where they secured the services of Eld. J. A. Berry and were quietly married. After the ceremony they returned in the evening to Moberly and arrived home at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning. After the boys about the office had gotten over the excitement the announcement of the marriage had created among them, they went about to prepare a grand surprise for them, which they did. They knew that Mr. Fowkes would attend the Masonic lodge, of which he is W. M, and that they would have ample time to carry their designs into execution. A committee was appointed who visited Mr. Fowkes' residence and prepared the surprise. When he returned from the lodge he was greatly surprised to find that the furniture in his parlor had been increased by the addition of two large handsome plush rocking chairs from "the boys"--the office force-- Also a tea set in silver with the best wishes of Wm Walton, John Honaker, Chas Elliott and Thos. Walton Jr. A full table service in silver, valued at $150, was also found with compliments and good wishes of S. Lessley & Sons, Chas. Evans, Tymony & Parrill, Dysart & Ward, M. Murphy, S. E. Marrs, F. B. Anson and Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie. Had the friends of the couple known of the wedding in time they would have prepared them a reception worthy the occasion but as they did not they can join the News in wishing them a long and prosperous life. 9 Apr 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 23rd, to John Davis and wife twin girls, one of which has since died. 16 Apr 1892--Born on the 14th, to John Dennis and wife, a son. 16 Apr 1892--Born, on the 11th, to August Adler and wife, a son. 16 Apr 1892--Mrs. A. Last died at her home in Moberly on the 9th, aged 60 years. 16 Apr 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 11th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. 16 Apr 1892--Miss Rosa Peecher, aged 15, was killed by a horse falling on her near Estell Thursday of last week. 16 Apr 1892--Married, in Higbee, on the 14th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Daniels, Mr. David Smith and Miss Bettie Daniel. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Attebery, of Huntsville, and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. The News extends congratulations. 23 Apr 1892--Higbee is to have Electric lights! 23 Apr 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 22nd to Wm. Burke and wife a daughter. 23 Apr 1892--A Negro named Forbis way-laid and killed a Negro named Granville Hayes near Glasgow Saturday. 23 Apr 1892--One of the saddest accidents that has occurred in this community for a long time happened in the switch yard of the M. K. & T. late Saturday evening. Quite a number of little boys had gathered at the coal bin near the crossing and were swinging on the ladders of the box cars while the trains were switching, as had been their custom for some time, and among them was little Everett, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Giles. He had climbed one of the ladders and when the car passed the coal bin he was knocked off the ladder and fell under the cars, and before the engine could be stopped three cars passed over his lower limbs. He was tenderly removed to his home as soon as possible and everything done that could be to relieve his suffering. Everett, in speaking of the accident, told his heart-broken parents not to grieve so for him, that no one was responsible for his condition but himself; that the engineer told him to get off the car or he would get hurt. Funeral services were held Monday at the M. E. Church by Rev. Hannah, of Fayette, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Whitmore burying ground. Mr. and Mrs. Giles have the sympathy of the entire community. 30 Apr 1892--Died, in Higbee, on Sunday, the 24th, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Baker. 30 Apr 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 25th to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thorborn, a son. 30 Apr 1892--Died, on the 25, near Sebree, Howard county, Mrs. Olive Rowland, aged 66 years. 30 Apr 1892--BOTTOMS-ADAMS--Married at Adams station, Jackson county, Mo, on the 27th, Mr. F. C. bottoms of Higbee and Miss Olive Adams of Jackson County. Mr. Bottoms, is one of Higbees' most energetic young merchants, who by fair dealing and strict attention to business has built up a trade of which he is justly proud, and the bride is one of Jackson county's most accomplished young ladies. The happy couple arrived here on the noon train Thursday and were met at the depot by a large number of friends, and well wishers, who had gathered to offer congratulations. After their friends were through extending good wishes, the young couple entered their carriage, and were driven to the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bottoms near town; where a grand reception had been prepared for the occasion. At 7 p.m., the guests began to arrive, and by 8 o'clock their large residence was filled to overflowing with relatives and friends. They were the recipients of many handsome and costly presents. (guest list and presents omitted because of time constraints) 30 Apr 1892--Married, in Kansas City, on the 25th, Mr. Phillip S. Lanham, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Elizabeth Lockridge, of Sturgeon, Mo. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Mar 1892--Born, on the 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson, a son. 5 Mar 1892--Born, on the 26th, to N. J. Baker and wife, a daughter. 5 Mar 1892--W. J. Carr died near Sturgeon on the 23rd aged 85 years. 12 Mar 1892--Died, in St. Louis, on the 11th, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Moss. 12 Mar 1892--IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF LITTLE MARY--The subject of this sketch was born Oct 11, 1890, and departed this life Feb 14th, 1892. She was the beloved and only child of Emmett and Nannie Sweeney. The King of kings hath sent for her to confer a kingdom on her. She has gone to the land of light and life and love, there to serve her Lord day and night in His holy temple, having all tears wiped from her eyes; and from thence methinks I hear her crying aloud unto us, as well as you; "Love me; I would not be with you again, weep not for me, but yourselves, and count not yourselves at home till you come to be as I am--forever with the Lord." F. B. 19 Mar 1892--J. A. Lloyd will please accept our thanks for late California papers. 19 Mar 1892--Born, on the 13th, to Frank Miller and wife, a son. 19 Mar 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 17th, to Frank Irvin and wife, a son. 19 Mar 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 16th, to Sam W. Webb and wife, a son. 19 Mar 1892--Mrs. Harriett Jones, sister of Mrs. Chas. Evans of this place, died in Allegheny City, Pa, on the 24, aged 52 years. 19 Mar 1892--At Harrisburg Tuesday fire destroyed the drug and grocery store of W. W. Dougherty, the Post Office building, Warren Hardin's shop and the residence of the widow Henning. Mr. Hardin who was sick, died during the progress of the fire. No insurance on any of the property destroyed. 26 Mar 1892--G. A. Dougherty purchased two lots on north Randolph street last Saturday paying $525. He will erect a handsome residence at once. 26 Mar 1892--Married, in Higbee, on the 23, Mr. Crawford Eppert and Mrs. Lizzie Baily, Squire Hines officiating. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

6 Feb 1892--Issue Missing 13 Feb 1892--Born on the 9th to R. P. Atkins and wife, a son. 13 Feb 1892--IN MEMORIAL--Brother Thomas Tucker, the subject of this sketch, was born in Virginia January 29th 1817. Departed this life at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M. M. O'Linger, Jan 14, 1892. He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Whitmire in 1840. His beloved wife, son and two daughters preceded him to the glory world a few years ago. A son and two daughters survive him besides a host of friends and relatives, all of whom mourn the loss of their generous Christian friend. Our friend was converted in the old brick, known as the old brick Chapel in Boone county Mo, in 1841, Rev. Ben Johnson pastor of said church. Bro. Tucker's church membership, at the time of his death, was at the Higbee Methodist church. Since the year 1841 Bro Tucker has been a faithful follower of Jesus. The theme of his conversations, generally speaking, would be of religion and eternal life. His delight was in discoursing about god and the sweet things and the glories of heaven. He truly enjoyed the perfect love that casteth out fear. The pious brother has many times been the recipient of the spiritual glory of God which filled his heart. These spiritual blessings can only flow or emanate from the fountain head. Christ says: "Whosoever drinks of the water I shall give him shall never thirst; but shall be in him a well of living water, springing up into everlasting life." The brother was in possession of the pure and undefiled religion. He bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and was perfectly resigned to the will of God. His place here is vacant; his pleasant conversation is ended; his lips are closed and locked by death's cold embrace. Just a day or two before his death he called each member of his family to his bed side and told each of them to meet him in heaven. He said; "I am going home to glory; tell all my friends everywhere to meet me in heaven. I can say with the apostle Paul, I have fought a good fight; I have finished the work God gave me to do; I have kept the faith, there is therefore, laid up for me a crown of righteousness. The time of my departure is at hand. Oh, my dear family and friends, meet me in heaven, that blissful abode! Oh! meet me on the golden shores of that New Jerusalem!" Is this not a grand and glowing testimony to leave behind? His work is done; his passport was signed. He has entered into the joy of his Lord, there to await the coming of his loved ones left behind. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; Yes, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Death, the great inevitable, will come to us all; therefore, let us be prepared to meet God and the loved ones who have passed on before. 13 Feb 1892--Born, on the 8th, to Lum Robb and wife, a son. 13 Feb 1892--Born, on the 8th to _____Willerby and wife, a son. 13 Feb 1892--Born in the 8th, to Wm. McDonald and wife a son. 13 Feb 1892--Miss Alice Howlett, a Hardin College student, committed suicide at Mexico this week. 13 Feb 1892--Died, in the west part of the county at the home of her son, Robert Lawrence, on the 5th, Mrs. Lucy Baxter, aged 67 years. 13 Feb 1892--The little 2-year-old daughter of Geo. Dougal, who had been sick for the past month, died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday evening at the Hines burying ground. 13 Feb 1892--Married, on the 10th, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Moscow, Lincoln county, H. E. Boyd, of Higbee and Miss Meroe Kimbrough. The happy couple arrived here Thursday and will make this their future home. The News extends good wishes. 13 Feb 1892--Died, near Elliott, on Wednesday, Jan 10, Mr. John Furgeson, of consumption, aged 62 years. Mr. Furgeson was an old settler of Randolph county. He was married to Miss Annie Hill of Virginia in 1856 and came to Missouri the same year. Deceased was a faithful member of the Christian church. He was buried Thursday in the Hill burying ground near Mt. Airy. 13 Feb 1892--James Robinson and son, John formerly of Huntsville, were caught under a fall of rock in the mines at Bevier Saturday, and the former was badly hurt while the latter was instantly killed. 13 Feb 1892--GONE TO REST--Mrs. Manerva G. Scott, of Holt Co, Mo, came down from a pleasant visit to friends and relatives near town. She was highly delighted until she fell from a horse and got a bad hurt in her hip. After suffering for three weeks the trip was added to her pain which she endured for another week, when death, the friend of the sufferer, set her free. She was 62 years old and mother of two living children. Since the death of her husband, three years ago, she has had a welcome home with her married daughter near her hold home. Her remains were laid by the side of her husband near St. Joseph, Mo. 20 Feb 1892--IN MEMORIAL--Mrs. Amanda Whitmire--The subject of this sketch was born in Kentucky in 1825, and departed this life Wednesday, January 27th, 1892, near Higbee, Mo. She united with the Baptist church at the age of 13, and was a faithful and consistent member up to the day of her death. Her testimony was, "I am ready and willing to go." She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude, and was perfectly resigned to the will of God. Our dear mother is gone. When we stood by her casket and viewed the mortal remains of our dear mother we could not help but weep and say oh! my mother, dear mother! it is hard to give thee up; if thou could speak to us once more. But alas! the lovely tone of thy sweet voice is hushed forever. She was like Saul and Johnathan of old--she was lovely and pleasant in life. She has gone home to eternal glory to be where Jesus is. Her troubles and trials on earth are ended; she has entered into the portals of heaven. Jesus says: "I am the way, the truth and the life." Now let the bereaved family take consolation and courage from the following: "And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him come and take the water of life freely." This is a special invitation to us to come to Christ and drink of that spiritual water. If we come to this fountain and drink we will be fit subjects for God's triumphant kingdom, and will also be qualified to meet God and the loved ones who have passed on before. 20 Feb 1892--Married, in Sturgeon, on the 14th, W. P. Proctor and Miss Mollie McCallister, both of Sturgeon, Rev. Ramsey officiating. 20 Feb 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 14th, of croup, the 18-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Sweeney. Its remains were interred at Moberly Monday evening. 20 Feb 1892-J. M. Myers and family left this week for Ohio where they will make their future home. 20 Feb 1892--Died, February 11, near Higbee of consumption, Montgomery Whitmire, aged 27 years. 20 Feb 1892--John Reed died at the home of his brother-in-law, George Swetnam, five miles northwest of this place Thursday last, at 1 o'clock p.m., aged 87 years. His funeral was preached by Rev. T. H. Baker, and his remains were interred in the Trinity burying ground--Huntsville Herald. 20 Feb 1892--YATES ITEMS--Born to Mr. Broadus and wife, Feb 11th, a son. 27 Feb 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 26, to J. W. Bugg and wife, a son. 27 Feb 1892--Died, on Friday of last week, near Myres, R. K, son of Geo. Dougherty, aged 19 years. 27 Feb 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 21st, Mrs. Geo. McWilliams, aged about 20 years. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community. 27 Feb 1892--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Burton and wife, a daughter. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Y. L. Atkins who has been living in Oklahoma for some time orders the address of his paper changed to Fayette where he will be located for some time. Mr. Atkins, who is hale and hearty at 75, takes life easy, spending his time among his five sons and many relatives in several of the different states. When his Missouri visit is terminated Mr. Atkins will go to Arkansas for a visit with his son in that state. We acknowledge a pleasant call from him Tuesday. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Garrington of Highden, Ia, arrived Monday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Goin and other relatives and friends, driving through in their car. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Jas. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts, who went to Kansas City two weeks ago in search of employment, landed a fine position as clerk with the Union Depot Drug Store, one of the swellest in the city, with a good salary to start with and an opportunity to learn the drug business from first to last. And he will make good, for the High School, from which he graduated this year, never turned out a more studious pupil, nor did the town ever produce a finer young man. His friends are not at all surprised to learn that his employers write that he is just the young many they were looking for. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--FARRIS-BENTON--J. Sterling Farris of Clark and Miss Effie Benton of Higbee were united in marriage in Circuit Clerk Hulen's office yesterday afternoon. Judge P. Vasse did the typing of the marital knot. The groom is a farmer who couldn't resist the pressure of the call to plow long enough to take time off to get married, but he stated that he expected to spend his honeymoon in his cornfield. Taking this matter of fact view in starting out in the springtime the chances are he and his bride will have the means of comfort and enjoyment after the harvest.--Moberly Democrat, June 12. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--VERDICT FOR DEFENDANTS--The suit of Mrs. Laura Miles vs. Dudley T. Bradley, Lass Bradley and Aubrey Bradley for $10,000 damages because of accident death of her husband in a mine owned by defendants, resulted in a jury verdict against the claim of Mrs. Miles. Hunter & Chamier represented the defendants and A. R. Hammett the plaintiff. Jerry Miles was killed by a fall of rock in the Bradley mine southwest of Moberly. His widow and eight children survive him.--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--MRS. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL DEAD--Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, one of Higbee's most highly respected ladies, died at her home in this place on Thursday night, June 12, 1919, from the infirmities of age and results of an injury sustained last March, when she fell and broke her hip, the injury never healing. Mrs. Campbell whose maiden name was Righthouse, was born in Indiana on June 23, 1831, and lacked but eleven days of being 88 years old. She was married to the late Wm. Campbell on February 15, 1848. They were the parents of ten children, seven of whom survive, viz: Mrs. Truman Naylor, Wales Campbell, Fayette; Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mrs. Frank Naylor, Burton; Mrs. Benton Robb, Mrs. Jas. Kirby and Lloyd Campbell of this place. She also leaves twenty-six grandchildren, fifty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Campbell was a consecrated Christian lady, and by precept and example, followed the teachings of the Master since her conversion at an early age a Littleyork, Ind., at which place she united with the Christian church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Floyd Edwards of Chillicothe and interment made in New Hope cemetery. Howard, county, by the side of her husband and children who had gone before. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--POULTRY HOUSE SOLD--J. D. Hayden, who recently established an exclusive poultry and cream business in Higbee, Tuesday of this week sold the business to John L. Andrews of Howard County, Mr. Andrews taking possession at once. Mr. Hayden, we understand, will leave the first of next week for Colorado where he will locate. Under the management of Mr. Hayden the poultry industry was thriving, getting better every day and we regret to see him withdraw from such a promising business. Mr. Andrews will conduct the business at the old stand in the same fair way and will undoubtedly make a success of the business. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--BIRTHDAY PARTY--Saturday evening was a most pleasant one spent by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Comstock in honor of Jesse jr's. 20th birthday, invitations being given far and near, all believing that a social of any kind given at Mr. Comstock's would be worth while to attend. At an early hour the guests began to arrive until the hour of 10 was reached when the house and yard were pleasantly filled by both old and young. The younger set engaged in plays and games of various sorts, while the elder ones spent the evening in pleasant conversation. None seemed to realize that time was flying until a very late hour when all expressed their thanks for such a pleasant evening and wished Jesse many such birthdays in the years to come. All departed for their homes glad to know they were numbered among the guests. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thompson, living near Myers, celebrated Sunday June 15, by giving a big dinner in honor of their son, Earl, who arrived safely last Thursday from overseas. The dinners of the Myers neighborhood are always lavish affairs and the Thompson dinner was not an exception to the rule. The editor acknowledges an invitation and pressing business affairs alone prevented our attendance. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd and children left Thursday of last week for a visit with relatives at Pryor Creek, Okla. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--MARRIED IN MOBERLY--George, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coleman, surprised his many Higbee friends by marrying, his bride being Miss Clara Lee. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. E. Hoover, pastor of the West Park Methodist church. The young couple returned to Higbee, where they will likely locate permanently, and where Mr. Coleman has a position with the Alton. He is one of Higbee's finest young men and one of the most industrious we ever knew. Miss Lee, until recently was a resident of Higbee, having attended the Higbee High School the past year, where she was studious and a general favorite with all. We join other friends in congratulations to this young couple and wish them a long and happy married life. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--HARKINS-HOKEY--The following from the McAlester, Ok., Herald will be of interest to many of our readers, the bride being quite well known here, where she has frequently visited at the home of her cousin, Mrs. John Rankin: The wedding of Miss Marie Hokey of Krebs to Charles C. Harkins of Coalgate was solemnized at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday night on the lawn of the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hokey. "A color scheme carrying out the tintings of sweet peas was used. Sweet peas decorated the home. On the lawn was a canopy formed of streamers of pink and white crepe centered with a white bell under which the marriage ceremony was performed. "To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Katherine Hokey and Miss Mary McGennis the bridal procession came into view, led by little George Hokey, a cousin of the bride, bearing the ring on a white satin pillow. Following him came the two flower girls, Evelyn Jones of McAlester and Alice Hokey of Krebs, wearing dainty white organdy dresses. Each carried a basket filled with pink rose petals. The baskets were tied with huge pink tulle bows. The ushers, Earl Harkins of Coalgates, Elmer Kenyon of Dentson, Ben Barry of Krebs and Cicero Reed of McAlester, came next. The bridesmaids, four in number Miss Thyrsa Head of McAlester, Miss Mabel Edwards of Higbee, Mo., Miss Anna McGennis of Krebs and Miss Tenie Hokey of Krebs, were gowned in dresses of colored organdy carrying out the sweet pea colors. They wore hats of organdy to match their gowns and carried bouquets of sweet peas in corresponding shades. The maid of honor, Miss Gladys Harris of McAlester, was attired in a gown of blue organdy and hat to match and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas. The bride came into view accompanied by her father and met the best man, L. B. Rogers of Lehigh, at the canopy. Miss Hokey wore a handsome gown of white georgette beaded in white. Her veil of tulle fell from a Juliet cap ornamented with a wreath of orange blossoms. The bride's bouquet was of pale pink roses with streamers of narrow ribbons knotted with small bunches of flowers. The Rev. W. Mark Sexson of McAlester read the ring ceremony. Preceding the ceremony Miss Lois Foster sand "At Dawning." The bride and groom left Wednesday night for Coalgate, where they will make their home. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hokey. She is a graduate of the Krebs and McAlester high schools and has a wide circle of friends. The groom served in the army until last December, when he received his discharge. He is collector of Coal county." Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--RUCKER ITEMS--John White died at his home Saturday night, June 14 and was buried at Perche Church the following Monday at 2:00 p.m. Many friends attended the funeral. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--RUCKER ITEMS--Friday, June 13, was a big day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Douglas, the occasion being Mr. Douglas' 79th birthday, which was fittingly celebrated with a family reunion and dinner. For the past several years this annual event has been looked forward to with eager anticipation by Mr. Douglas' many friends, and has come to be recognized as the event of the community. This year's celebration, from the point of attendance, the quantity and quality of food, and a general good time, was by far the most successful yet held. At a late hour the guests, some 200 or more in number, reluctantly departed, each wishing Mr. Douglas, one of the very best men this community ever produced, many happy returns of the day. [On account of a lack of space we are unable to give a list of the guests.--Ed.] Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Forest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cox of Salisbury former citizens of Higbee, who was operated on in a Kansas City hospital five weeks ago for appendicitis, was able to return to his home in Salisbury last Sunday. For awhile it was thought the young man could not recover as the operation came very near being put off too long. His many Higbee friends are glad to know that he is now out of danger and practically as good as new. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Jas. Williams of Holdenville, Okla., spent the latter part of last week with his uncle, W. I. Williams. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Miss Eva Newman of Kansas City is visiting her father, L. W. Newman, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--W. B. and Ernest Warford, left Saturday for the wheat fields of Kansas, where they expect to get employment through the harvest. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Arch Middleton returned to Higbee Monday from Billings, Montana, where he had made his home for the past year. His mother is expected in Higbee sometime in July. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--While at work at the Walton mine Monday, Lon Coleman had his right foot quite badly mashed by a big chunk of coal, and will likely be kept from work for several weeks. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--Mrs. Lloyd White of Estill, Mo., returned home Monday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hitt. Friday, 20 June 1919, Vol 33. No 9--A CORRECTION--Our attention has been called to the fact that in the divorce items in last week's NEWS there was an error. The item as it appeared in the NEWS was taken from a Moberly paper and we naturally supposed it was correct, and printed it. Nevertheless, we were informed the first of the week that there was no divorce granted in the Elsie L. vs. David Kelso case. Instead, the suit was withdrawn. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Mrs. M. A. Morrow and Mrs. Erma Lutz returned to their home in Wichita Kan., Saturday, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cadmus. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--The following Higbee boys returned home this week from France: Elvie and Arthur Duffield, Jesse Williams, Thos Longdon, J. W. Stevenson, John Fowlkes, John Gruber and David Sharp. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--MANY DIVORCES GRANTED SATURDAY--Saturday was divorce day in circuit court. Local attorneys say not to their knowledge has so many divorce cases ever been filed in one term. Several cases are still to be heard. The following cases were tried: Dorcas CAVE vs. Will CAVE; divorce and alimony in gross $1,000; payable $50 monthly. Grace C. PARKS vs. Bee M. PARKS; divorce granted. Sarah E. RINDERSPACHER vs. Andrew RINDERSPACHER; divorce granted. Herman vs. Ellen GRAVES; divorce granted. Dixie HARDISTER vs. Rob. E. HARDISTER; divorce granted. Thomas vs. Evelyn MULLIER; divorce granted. Kittie vs. Nelson RARDIN: divorce granted and $75 per month in money. Lon vs. Rose GAITHER; divorce granted. Anna vs. Otto JACKS; divorce granted. Nora vs. Granville STAR, divorce granted. C. M. vs. Nellie PHELPS; dismissed. Lelia B. vs. Richard Earl COOPER; divorce and $25 month alimony. Mary vs. Ben TOLSON; divorce granted. Arel BURTON vs. Olin BURTON; taken under advisement. Elsie L. vs. David KELSO; divorce granted. Eula BROADDUS vs. Robt. BROADDUS; reset for trail June 24.--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Born, on June 7, to Mr. and Mrs. John Ballantine, a daughter. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bunch of Waterloo, Ia., and Mrs. A. E. Burkhalter and Mrs. Lucy Peyton of Wellsville, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--In a card to the NEWS, in which she states she is enjoying good health, Mrs. L. S. McVay, who moved to Homestead, Pa., a year or so ago, orders her address changed to 140 Camp Ave., Braddock, Pa. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richards and little daughter, of Avila, Cal., arrived Sunday for a visit with Mrs. Richard's mother, Mrs. Jane Hackward, and other relatives and friends. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Lee Hairl received a message Tuesday informing him of the death of his sister, Mrs. Ellen Seeley, which occurred at her home in Pueblo, Colo., that day. Interment was made yesterday at Fall River, Kansas. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--S. W. Pitney returned Wednesday from St. Louis where he had been to consult an oculist, the sight of one of his eyes having failed rapidly of late. He was not given much encouragement, we are sorry to state. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Claude Stevenson, who fought his part in the war as an ambulance driver with the army in Italy, and who had for fellow soldiers men mostly from California, among whom he made many warm and lasting friends and who were anxious for him to go on to California with them on their return, left Monday for Pasadena, that state, where he has promise of a position. He was accompanied by his brother David, more familiarly known as "Tater," who also went to seek employment. As the West seems to have a peculiar enchantment for folks from the East who remain any length of time, we presume the many friends of Claude and "Tater" have seen the last of them for some time. The best wishes of all follow them. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--About half the town went to Moberly Saturday owing to meet the troop trains having on board the Higbee boys on their way to Camp Funston for discharge. But one Higbee boy, David Sharp, was on the first train, which arrived about 11 p.m., the others not arriving until 6 the next morning. As the trains carried soldiers from all the surrounding counties, people flocked to Moberly from far and near, with the result that the town had the largest crowd on hand in its history, the streets being packed and jammed with people all night long. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, who was one of the first in this locality to purchase a Ford, and which he has run several hundred thousand miles, more or less, and the engine of which has outworn every other part of the car down to the last bolt, had the car rebuilt this week by the addition of new fenders and running boards and the loudest one-seat red racing bed ever seen in the town. the car, generally recognized as the "runningest" Ford ever built, and which mud, stumps, ditches, telegraph poles, etc., could put out of commission for only a short time, is now faster than ever, being a great deal lighter. The Doctor gave the car a thorough test Tuesday on Sunshine hill, the car gaining speed at every revolution of the engine. He will use the car in his practice and expects to be able to get over any and all kinds of roads in record time, and will likely buy a larger car for pleasure. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--ANDERSON-BURTON NUPTIALS--The Rev. E. E. Sparks, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiated at a very quiet wedding yesterday afternoon at 4:30 at the parsonage, when Miss Bettie Burton and J. B. Anderson, both of Armstrong, took upon themselves the vows which made them husband and wife. This marriage came as a pleasant surprise to all who knew them, and the happy couple were much elated over the way in which they had stolen a march on their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will go to housekeeping in Armstrong where they are both well and favorably known, Mr. Anderson is a substantial business man of that place. Here's wishing them happiness and prosperity in their married life--Moberly Democrat, June 9. Friday, 13 June 1919, Vol 33. No 8--County Court Proceedings--Moberly, Mo, June 9--Randolph County court--Now at this day comes Jerry M. Jeffries, Attorney for Mrs. Sarah A. Noel, praying the county court to take some action as to her support. Clerk ordered to write each of her sons and daughters in regard to the care of their mother, and to appear in county court July 14th, 1919. Clerk ordered to draw warrant in favor of Mrs. S. A. Noel for $15 out of Pauper and Insane Fund. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Sandy Nook is in Randolph County, MO. It is a Black or African-American Cemetery on Route B. It is well maintained. The Randolph County Historical Society has compiled a list of about 250 known cemeteries in Randolph County with directions. Not all have been recorded. Probably 175 have. Some are gone but were located earlier. Cecy Rice

I think the name of the cemetery is Sandy Hook Cemetery,I went in there once and there were a couple of stones but mostly crosses,I seem to Remember the name America Welch on one of the stones. Charles

>From Columbia I take 63 (about 30 some miles) to the B road turn left follow that road, it is on the left hand side before you get to Higbee, it has white crosses in the whole cemetery. Berta

Lou & Anna Myers wrote: > The Robb cemetery near Higbee, Mo. keeps turning up. Can someone tell me > exactly where it is located. and also in the Higbee News reference is made > to the 'colored cemetery south of town occasionally. Also would like the > location of this one if anyone can tell me how to find it. > Thanks in advance. Lou Myers Robb Cemetery is located approximately 2 miles south of Higbee on the county road, 0n a farm that was owned by Pete Tesino, now by Fred Clark. you could see it from the road before the stones had been knocked down, it is in a field on the west side of the road. Land described as part of NE1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 18, Township 52N, Range 14W, Howard Co. MO Berta

I told you I was going through some back things.I think this is Paris Albert (Doc) DOUGHERTY md to Sarah NAYLOR and the oldest (known to me) son Joseph. Any idea who Joseph married? I only have him born in 1866 MO. Didn't know anything about his son Paris or if there were any others. Can anyone fill me in? 2 June 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME-Joseph Dougherty and son, Paris came down from Clark Wednesday on a visit to his father P. A. Dougherty, and other relatives. Carolyn [email protected]

Any one know if this is John Morrison Dougherty born 1874, son of John Thomas Dougherty and Jemima Ann Newman? 28 Apr 1911--THE NEWS FROM BONNEFEMME-THE HIGBEE NEWS The following schools in this township have employed teachers: Locust Grove, PETE KIRBY; Mobley, JOHN M. DOUGHERTY; Naylor, MISS HAZEL BLASE. Carolyn [email protected]

I am slow (as usual) reading a lot of my messages. Does anyone know 1) if this Joel Robb is the J W Robb on the marriage index who married Anisette George 3 Apr 1881? 2) If the Anisette George who married J W ROBB in Howard Co was the Anisette who was the daughter of William A George and his wife Sarah HARDIN? from The Higbee News as transcribed by Kathy Bowlin: 8 Aug 1891--Born, on July 31, to Joel Robb and wife, a daughter. Carolyn [email protected]

The Robb cemetery near Higbee, Mo. keeps turning up. Can someone tell me exactly where it is located. and also in the Higbee News reference is made to the 'colored cemetery south of town occasionally. Also would like the location of this one if anyone can tell me how to find it. Thanks in advance. Lou Myers

2 Jan 1892--Mrs. Fannie Carpenter died in Moberly Monday of last week, aged 73 years. 2 Jan 1892--Married , in Higbee, on the 31, Mr. Richard Jones and Miss Sarah Russell, Eld. W. H. Cooke, officiating. 2 Jan 1892--U. S. Pitney returned to Puxico Wednesday night after spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Pitney. 2 Jan 1892--Hon C. A. Dougherty, of Howard county, was called to Chariton Wednesday on account of the seriousness of his brother, John. 2 Jan 1892--Married, in Moberly, by the Rev. Ledbetter on Dec 24th, Mr. D. W. Davis, of Renick, and Miss Tilitha, daughter of Mr. Thomas Brockman of near Renick. Attendants, Mr. McKee and Miss M. Brockman, Mr. J. E. Maupin and Miss Lizzie Davis. On Christmas day the bridal party, with a few other invited guests, partook of a sumptuous wedding feast at the home of Mr. Rees Davis, father of the groom. All wish the happy couple a pleasant voyage down the river of life. 2 Jan 1892--Married, on Dec 27th, at the residence of and by Rev. W. F. O'Bryan, Mr. Wm. Collins and Miss Mollie Sullinger. Mrs. Collins gave the happy young couple a grand reception Monday. They were the recipients of many fine and valuable presents, which for the want of space, we are unable to mention. The News extends congratulations and joins their many friends in wishing them a prosperous journey through life. Thanks for a box of nice cake. 9 Jan 1892--Alfred Major, brother of S. C. Major of Fayette, died at Denisoff Tex; on December 27th. 9 Jan 1892--Mrs. J. S. Dingle, of Glasgow, of whom we made mention last week as being dangerously ill, died at that place Thursday morning. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. Rev. J. S. Dingle of Glasgow, passed through here yesterday with the remains of his wife for interment at Palmyra, Mo. J. E. Rucker accompanied him to that place. 9 Jan 1892--Died, in Sturgeon, on Jan 1st, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Fisher, of la grippe, aged about 60 years. Mrs. Fisher died at 8:30 in the morning and eight hours later Mr. Fisher passed away. They leave two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. They were married in Sturgeon in 1859 and had resided there ever since. They were an upright couple and had the respect and esteem of the entire community, and we regret to learn of their death. 16 Jan 1892--Mrs. Chas. A. Dougherty has the pneumonia. 16 Jan 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 13th, infant child of J. T. Davidson. 16 Jan 1892--Bob Dougherty, of near Myres, has the pneumonia. 16 Jan 1892--John G. Hume died at his home in Howard county on the 10th, aged 61 years. 16 Jan 1892--Died, on the 14th, two miles southwest of Higbee, Mr. Thos. Tucker, of la grippe, aged 75 years. 16 Jan 1892--Married, at Armstrong, on the 13th, Ernest Hulett and Miss Bettie Snyder, Rev. J. T. Bacon, officiating. 16 Jan 1892--Born, near Higbee, on the 9th, to Zach Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 16 Jan 1892--John Elbin, was for several years a resident of Higbee, died Tuesday, at New Franklin, MO. 23 Jan 1892--Col John F. Williams, of Macon City, died at that place Sunday morning. 23 Jan 1892--IN MEMORIAL--When the good die the earth sustains a great loss. The influence of good on humanity is like drops of rain which revive the drooping life of plant and flower. They fall into the hearts of the weary and despairing and kindle life anew with hope and aspiration. They reopen the gates of love and affection and bid their crystal waters to flow forth to cherish and uplift the children of men everywhere. When the good die home loses its purest light, the community its most elevating influence, and religion its purest friend. If nature ever pours its tears in sympathy and grief over the losses of men, it lets them fall when the pure and good perish from the earth. The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Francis Hamilton, was one of the most beautiful and lovable characters it has been our lot to know. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Kimbrough, of Randolph county. She was born Feb. 19, 1826, and since girlhood has been a constant and consistent member of the Baptist church. She was united in marriage to F. T. Hamilton on Oct 8, 1845. This union proved a happy one. Six children, all of whom are grown and married, live to mourn the death of a loving mother who departed this life on Dec 19, 1891, at the age of 65 years and ten months. She was faithful and true in all her relations of life. As a daughter, wife, mother and neighbor she was an exemplar of the true Christian character. Faithful and obedient, true and constant, a perfect helpmeet as a wife, devoted and protecting as a parent, kind and benevolent as a neighbor. She filled all life's spheres with that loving charity that made her scores of friends and made every one better that came within her sphere. Truly, earth and humanity suffer when a good woman dies. She had been sick for several weeks and bore her suffering unflinchingly and patiently. When death came she passed through it to a higher life, leaving behind her the noble example of life well spent in service both of man and God. What would life be without these glorious examples along its pathway? If spirits return to watch o're earth no doubt she watches over husband and children with love and affection as when here, and in the great hereafter they shall meet again. (poem follows). 23 Jan 1892--John Jones, a prominent farmer of Boone county died the first of the week. 23 Jan 1892--Born, on the 13th, to J. W. Stark and wife a son. 23 Jan 1892--Married, in Moberly, on the 20th, by Eld. W. H. Cooke, Phil Cushenberry and Miss Mattie Dulaney. 23 Jan 1892--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Warford and wife, a 12-pound son. 23 Jan 1892--Mrs. Dudley Bradley left for Warrensburg Thursday in response to a telegram announcing the death of her mother at that place. 23 Jan 1892--Maj. Varley, brother-in-law of Mrs. Anna Tippett of this place, died at Krebs, I. T, Sunday of pneumonia. 23 Jan 1892--Mrs. P. H. James, of Montana, niece of Joseph W. Burton, arrived here Wednesday and will spend several weeks with relatives and friends. 23 Jan 1892--Died, at the residence of Mrs. Hulda Burton, Mrs. Manerva Scott, of St. Joseph, aged 62 years. Her remains were shipped to St. Joseph Sunday night for interment. 23 Jan 1892--Died, near Moberly, on the 17, Miss Emma Terrill, aged 29 years. She had been teaching in the public school at Sedalia, but owing to ill health gave up her school a short time ago. 23 Jan 1892--Died, on the 17th, of bronchitis Mr. Francis Whitmore, aged 72 years. Mr. Whitmore came from Kentucky 40 years ago, and located in Moniteau township and for 37 years had resided on his farm just east of town. He was quiet and unassuming and had the respect of all who knew him. He leaves an aged wife and 8 grown children to mourn his loss. His remains were laid to rest on the home place Wednesday evening. 23 Jan 1892--Died, on the 21st near Myres, of diphtheria, the two-year-old daughter of John Hern. 23 Jan 1892--Mrs. Wm. Hannah died at her home in Renick on the 18th, of pneumonia. 30 Jan 1892--Born, on the 25th, to Jas Collins and wife, a son. 30 Jan 1892--Born on the 25th, to John Marshall and wife, a son. 30 Jan 1892--Nicholas Mollat, died at Armstrong Monday aged 82 years. 30 Jan 1892--Mrs. G. A. Dougherty and daughter, Miss Pearl, are visiting at Renick. 30 Jan 1892--Died, near Higbee, on the 27th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Amanda Whitmire, aged 76 years. 30 Jan 1892--Thomas J. Garrett died at his home a few miles south of Middle Grove on the 26th of apoplexy. 30 Jan 1892--Vina Wolff, an old colored woman of Monroe county, died near Tulip one day last week aged 122 years. 30 Jan 1892--Married, at the residence of M. Neal, in Salisbury, on the 20th, Mr. Joe Dobson and Miss Julia Furguson, both of Randolph county, Eld. J. D. Smith officiating. 30 Jan 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 25th, of pneumonia. Peter Farly, aged 46 years. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. His remains were buried Tuesday eve in the Hines burying ground. 30 Jan 1892--W. P. Webster, one of the oldest citizens of Renick, died at that place on the 23rd, of typhoid fever, aged 76 years. 30 Jan 1892--Wm Coulson was shot and killed near Glasgow Thursday by his brothers-in-law, Dorsey and Wm. Bealer. The Bealers, after the killing, went to Keytsville and gave themselves up. 30 Jan 1892--Married, at the residence of A. C. Holtzclaw, near Higbee, on the 28th, E. E. Woddle, of Macon county, and Miss Sallie Reynolds, of Randolph county, Justice R. L. Hines officiating. 30 Jan 1892--Thos Thompson, a Moberly Negro was adjudged insane and was taken to Fulton this week. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 Dec 1891--Died of Dypteria on the 28th (Nov), Chester , 4 year old son of Mr & Mrs H. Ragsdale. 5 Dec 1891--Born, on the 3rd, to Ed Smith and wife, a son. 5 Dec 1891--Born on Nov 27th to Wm. Pattrick and wife a son. 5 Dec 1891--Born on Nov 27th, to Jonas Robb and wife, a daughter. 5 Dec 1891--Died, in east Moberly, on the 1st, Miss Mary Crosswhite, aged 31 (81?) years. 5 Dec 1891--James Burton, an old resident of the county, dropped dead at his home in Huntsville Tuesday. 5 Dec 1891--The three year old daughter of James Cox, of Huntsville, was burned to death at that place last Saturday. 5 Dec 1891--Married, in Higbee, on the 3rd, Mr. J. W. Myers and Miss Jennie Heckward. The News extends good wishes for their future happiness. 5 Dec 1891--Mrs. Mary McVay of Braddock, PA, of whom we made mention last week as having subsisted 119 days on a pint of buttermilk a day, died the first of the week. She was the mother of T. A. McVay of this place. 12 Dec 1891--Born, on the 11th to J. J. Hubbard and wife, a daughter. 12 Dec 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 5th, of diphtheria, Nellie, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis. 12 Dec 1891--Charlie Moss, colored, died at Huntsville this week of consumption. Charlie was well known here, having taught the colored school here for several terms. 12 Dec 1891--Died, on the 10th, near Higbee, Miss Polly Fullington, aged 60 years. 12 Dec 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 11th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spray. 12 Dec 1891--FROM RENICK--Uncle Hugh Collins with quite a number of friends and relatives, celebrated his 81st anniversary Nov 30th, at his home, one half mile north of this place. Uncle Hugh is one of the oldest settlers of Randolph county, having resided here for sixty years. 19 Dec 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 14th, to W. H. Robb and wife, a son. 19 Dec 1891--Born, in Kennett, Mo, on the 5th, to Mrs. Nettie Gordon, a son. 19 Dec 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 14th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hubbard. 19 Dec 1891--Mark Jackman, who has been running a distillery in Howard county for a number of years is dead. 19 Dec 1891--Married, in Higbee, on the 17; by Rev Attebery, of Huntsville, Mr. Thos. Forsythe and Miss Lizzie Herron, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Herron. Attendants, Mr. David Smith and Miss Mary Walton. A large number of relatives and friends were present and witnessed the ceremony, which was very impressive. At the conclusion of the ceremony, several minutes were spent in congratulating and extending good wishes to the happy young couple. The guests were then invited to the home of the handsome young couple, and partook of refreshments which had been prepared for the occasion. They were the recipients of many nice presents. 19 Dec 1891--We learn that Wm. A. Sterling died at Clark Wednesday morning. 26 Dec 1891--Died, in Clark, on the 19th, Mrs. Frank Barnes, aged about 65 years. 26 Dec 1891--Died, near Higbee, on the 19th. Mrs. Francis Hamilton, aged 66 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Nov 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 2nd, to Wm. Cleeton and wife, a son. 7 Nov 1891--B. H. Williams of Paris, visited his sons, W. I. Williams, here Sunday. 7 Nov 1891--Died, five miles east of Myres, on the 5th, Mrs. Mary S. Myres, aged 60 years. Mrs. Myres is the mother of Mrs. W. E. Attebery, of this place. 7 Nov 1891--Mrs. Cordelia Carrell and family desire to thank their friends for the kind attention and assistance rendered them during their late bereavement. 7 Nov 1891--Joseph O'Neill, who shot and killed A. E. Woods near Myres last week, had his preliminary trial at Fayette before Justice Preston of Richmond and Justice Morris of Burton township, Tuesday, and was acquitted. 7 Nov 1891--Jesse, the 12-year-old-son of H. S. Newby of near Mt. Airy, was accidentally shot and seriously wounded by "Sprig" Dysart, aged about 18, while hunting quail last Saturday afternoon. It seems that young Newby killed a quail and, going to where the bird fell, stooped to pick it up. While in this attitude another quail flew up just in front of him, Dysart fired at it, and Newby raised just in time to receive the full charge of the former's gun in his body and face. He fell to the ground badly wounded, and was afterwards taken home and a physician summoned to dress his wounds. At last accounts he was doing as well as could be expected, and it was hoped that his wounds would not be attended with serious results--Huntsville Herald. 7 Nov 1891--R. P. Atkins was caught under the fall of coal at the inter-state Mine Saturday and had his collar bone broken. 7 Nov 1891--The following have become readers of the News since our last issue. W. R. Freeland, O. Wallace, Frank Irvin, S.T.Higginbotham, D.W. Sly, N. P. Saburg, Henry Morton, R. A. Rice, Geo Thorburn, Peter Goet, J. W. Wyott, W. H. Goin, Wm Longdon, R.R. Jones, John Smeed, Thos Longdon, James Davis, Thos Walton Sr.,Wm Wainwright, Thos J Hall, Joseph Lyon, John Goin, Richard Maye, Joe Lilly, J. T. Longdon, Harry Hare, A J. Reid, A. W. Pitts. 7 Nov 1891--Married, on horseback by Eld. S. B. Naylor, at his residence on Oct 28, Chas. Cline, of Higbee, to Miss Margaret Thompson, of Burton. 14 Nov 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brodie, a son. 14 Nov 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 11th to Mrs. Celia Bentham, a son. 14 Nov 1891--Born, on the 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Finnell, a daughter. 14 Nov 1891--Born, at McDonald, on the 11th to Wm. Richards and wife a son. 14 Nov 1891--Died, near Myers, on the 12th, of consumption, H. H. Smith, aged about 40 years. 14 Nov 1891--Died, near Myres, on the 6th, of diphtheria, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Williams. 14 Nov 1891--A. C. Burton, of Higbee, son of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Judge M. M. Burton, was in Huntsville Monday--Huntsville Herald. 14 Nov 1891--Mayor J. W. Ragsdale of Moberly, has brought suit against Wilson Robertson, a Justice of the Peace, for $10,000--damages. He claims that Robinson has repeatedly asserted that he was the party who shot at H. P. Jennings a year or two ago. 14 Nov 1891--Married, in Sturgeon, on the 11th, Mr. B. F. Mayer and Miss Mattie Harris. 14 Nov 1891--Married, near Myres, on the 9th, Geo. Pitney and Miss Minnie Smith, Justice Silas Dougherty officiating. 14 Nov 1891--RENICK RACKETT--Ed. Hitt, who was declared insane on the 7th inst, was taken to Fulton Tuesday. 14 Nov 1891--RENICK RACKETT--Nannie, wife of Uriah Thompson, died of consumption at her home two miles south of here, Saturday night. 21 Nov 1891--Born, on the 14th, to G. W. Blansett and wife, a son. 21 Nov 1891--Col. James Richardson's wife died suddenly last Monday at Fayette. 21 Nov 1891--Lee Ragsdale of Moberly, is here this week putting in electric bells in the new hotel. 28 Nov 1891--One of H. Ragsdale's children has diphtheria. 28 Nov 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 22nd, the little 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rice. 28 Nov 1891--Married, by S. B. Naylor at his residence on the 18th, T. W. Feland of Howard county to Miss Rosie White of Randolph county. 28 Nov 1891--Died, near Higbee on the 21st, Mr. I. F. Hale, aged about 90 years. Mr. Hale was the grandfather of Mrs. W. B. Ryle of this place. 28 Nov 1891--IN MEMORIAL--Middleton R. Jones was a native of White county, Tenn. Born December 27, 1821, died at the residence of Thos. Brockman, near Renick on November 25, 1891, in the 70th year of his age. He came to Marion county, Illinois in 1842 and married same year to Miss Nancy Wilson, who died in February, 1879. He came to Missouri in 1844. He was converted and became a member of the M. E. Church in Illinois in 1842. Was licensed to preach in 1849, at Parkville, Mo, and the same year was received on trial into the Mo. conference M. E. Church, South, and was appointed to New Market. He continued to fill important charges until 1861, when he was appointed to Plattsburg District. In 1863 he went to Illinois and became one of the principal movers in the organization of the M. E. Church, South, and the Illinois conference. He remained in that conference filling important appointments, and doing most effective service for the church, mostly in the capacity of Presiding Elder, until 1874, when he returned to his old conference--Mo. He traveled successfully from this time St. Charles, Plattsburg, Macon and St. Joseph Districts as Presiding Elder, In 1889 he was stationed at Arch St. Church, Hannibal, where he did valuable work for the church and was greatly beloved by his people. At our last conference he was appointed to the Renick Circuit. His work on this charge was of short duration, but even in this brief time he endeared himself to the people, and his ministry gave promise of usefulness to the church and the cause of Christ. But he was not to continue the work so favorably begun. He seemed in his usual health up to Tuesday morning, the 24th. About 7 a.m. of that day he was taken suddenly ill. Medical aid was summoned and all that skill and kind attention could do was done, but in vain. He grew worse rapidly. At 1 o'clock Am.., Nov. 25th, he quietly fell asleep in Jesus and doubtless entered his eternal rest. His last testimony was most gratifying to his sorrowing wife. He said a few hours after taken sick, as he pointed upwards: "My precious wife, it is all right up there." Thus ended a long and pre-eminently useful life. Bro. Jones was one of our best men and most efficient ministers. To him the church and the State owe much, for his faithful service in the cause of religion, and the moral elevation of the many to whom he ministered. He was an excellent preacher, faithful pastor, a man of one work. As Barnabas, he was a "Good man full of faith and the Holy Ghost." He was a man of sterling integrity of character, true and faithful in all the relations of life, respected and loved by all who knew him. Bro. Jones was married the second time to Miss Eliza Burpo, daughter of Rev. Thos. Burpo, of the Alatama conference. It is a sad blow that has fallen upon her in a strange land and among strangers, but she has the sympathy of many friends who have learned to appreciate her Christian worth, and who will no doubt as far as may be, comfort and aid her in this, the dark hour of her life. The charge whom he had begun to serve so faithfully, is sadly bereaved of a pastor. May the Great Head of the church sanctify the bereavement to the good of the church that he loved, and with united heart and effort seek to carry forward the work as he would have done, and with greater zeal seek to follow him as he followed Christ, that with him you may hear the welcome at last of "Well done, good and faithful servant." E. K. M. 28 Nov 1891--Aunt Polly Whitmire died at her home, two and one half-miles west of Higbee, on Nov 21, 1891, aged 77 years and 11 days. Thus another mother is gone, She is not dead, but has crossed over the river to live with her husband, children and friends that are waiting and watching beside the pearly gates with outstretched hands to welcome her home. Oh, what a happy reunion! How vividly this portrays to us that we, too, must soon be called upon to test the dread realities of eternity, but if we are only ready and waiting as she was, all will be well. A few hours before she died she said: "How long will I have to wait? Why don't they take me?" She leaves one son and three daughters to mourn her loss. May they follow her example and be ready when the death angel calls, "Blessed are they who die in the Lord." 28 Nov 1891--DIED--The angel of death entered the home of George M. and V. C. Davis, in Renick, Mo, on Nov 20, at one o'clock and twenty-seven minutes, a.m., and bore away little Melvin Fabrishus, aged four years, ten months and ten days. Sweet little Melvin, a dear little boy, The parents' hope, the parents' joy, Was taken from our care and love, And Taken home to heaven above. Dear little Melvin to us was given A bud on earth to bloom in heaven; Sweet little boy, we loved him so! But when the angel came he had to go. But when this life of trouble is done, We'll go to heaven to meet our little one And there with him will be Forever, through all eternity. G. 28 Nov 1891--The wedding of Miss Zona Fainter and W. A. Owings of Renick, took place Sunday evening, Nov 15, 1891, at the residence of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Chilten, Rev. Terrill of Moberly pronouncing the ceremony. The wedding was very quiet___only intimate friends and members of the family being present. W. A. Owings is one of Renick's most prominent and industrious young men, well known to all of our citizens, and has a standing of popularity second to none in our best society. The bride, Miss Zona Fainter is a young lady of excellent culture and refinement. She has lived for several years with her uncle, and no doubt Mr. and Mrs. Chilton will feel a great loss in her absence, for her genial ways and loving disposition are only such as shed rays of happiness over a household. The well wishes of a host of friends are pronounced over them, that their life so joyously begun, may continue in pleasure and happiness and end in the consciousness of a life well spent in the promotion of each others happiness. 28 Nov 1891--RENICK RATTLES--Little Melvin, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis died Friday morning of Laryngitis. The remains were taken to Fairview for interment. 28 Nov 1891--RENICK RATTLES--The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster, Clarence, aged seven years, died last Thursday, of croup. The remains were taken to Moberly for burial. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

26 Sep 1891--Died, near Higbee, on the 23rd, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith. 26 Sep 1891--T. F. South, of Harrisburg, who was stricken with paralysis some time ago, died at that place last week. 26 Sep 1891--MORRIS-CHAPMAN--The Marriage of Mr. E. R. Morris to Miss Minnie Chapman, Both of Renick--Once more the wedding bells have pealed forth their familiar sounds over our fair city and again "Two hearts that beat as one" , have launched their bark on the stream of time 3 Oct 1891--William Jones moved in from Myers this week. 3 Oct 1891--Born, on the 26th, to E. R. Denham and wife, a daughter. 3 Oct 1891--Died, near Higbee on Sept 30, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Robb. 3 Oct 1891--Married, near Thomas Hill, on Sept 26, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. E. Dunivent and Miss Luelia Henderson. 3 Oct 1891--Sam Tedford, of Moberly, died suddenly at Carthage Monday, while enroute to Hot Springs, Ark, for the benefit of his health. 3 Oct 1891--Died, near Moberly, on Sept. 28, of heart trouble, Mr. W. S. Christian, aged 74 years. Mr. Christian was the father of Mrs. W. H. Burton, of near town. 10 Oct 1891--R. S. Walton, of the Armstrong Herald, is the happy father of a 9 pound boy, born in the 3rd. 10 Oct 1891--SMITH-ALEXANDER--Married, at the Walnut Grove Church, Howard county, on Oct. 7, 1891, Ewel L. Smith and Miss Gussie Alexander. Mr. Smith is a son of Warren Smith who now owns and lives on the Model Farm, Boone county. 10 Oct 1891--RENICK RACKET--The wife of Samuel Lyons died of typhoid fever at her home four miles east of here last Monday night. 10 Oct 1891--RENICK RACKET--Mr. Milton Marshall and Miss Hattie Kimbrough, both of this place, were united in marriage last Tuesday evening at the residence of A. B. Ellington, of Moberly. 17 Oct 1891--Died, four miles south of town, on the 10th, of diphtheria, the 4 year old daughter of Jesse Comstock. 17 Oct 1891--G. A. Dougherty and M. H. Morris, of Renick, were here Thursday looking out a location for the purpose of building a grainery and flour exchange. 17 Oct 1891--Born, on the 12th, near Myres, to T. A. Comstock and wife, a daughter. 17 Oct 1891--Died, near Myres, on the 13th, of diphtheria, the 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barton (Burton?). 17 Oct 1891--Lew Edwards, a young miner who came here a few days ago from Ardmore, and commenced work Monday morning as mule driver in Mine 3 1/2, was seriously and perhaps fatally injured a few hours afterwards. The mule he was driving stopped, and he tried to get around between the boxes and the ribs to start it up. He had proceeded only a short distance when the mule started of its own accord. He was dragged along in this narrow space some distance and finally fell to the ground, when one of the boxes of coal tilted over on him, catching him about the lower part of the bowels; and inflicting internal injuries which are likely to result fatally.--Huntsville Herald. 17 Oct 1891--Died, near Yates, on the 16th, Mr. John Alexander, aged about 75 years. He was the father of Mrs. R. G. Duncan, of this place. 17 Oct 1891--FROM MCDONALD--Born, on the 13th, to Geo. Lilly and wife, a daughter. Mother and babe doing well. 24 Oct 1891--In speaking of the death of Mr. John Alexander last week, we were misinformed as to his age: he was 84-and not 75. 24 Oct 1891--Tom Williams left Monday for Alabama. 24 Oct 1891--Born, on the 17th to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Pope, a son. 24 Oct 1891--Born, on the 16th to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKinney, a son. 24 Oct 1891--Mrs. John Crouch, and Mrs. John Saltkill, of Illinois, arrived Tuesday morning to be with their father, Mr. John Carroll, during his last illness. 24 Oct 1891--Died, near Higbee, on the 16th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mayes. 24 Oct 1891--Judge A. M. Malone and wife of near Huntsville spent Sunday here with their son S. C. Malone. 24 Oct 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 22nd, of heart trouble, Mr. John H. Carroll aged 74 years. Mr. Carroll moved from Ohio to Missouri in 1866 and located on a farm in the east part of Moniteau township and engaged in farming up to twelve years ago, when he gave up farming and located in Higbee where he soon won the esteem and confidence of the citizens. He had served for several terms as one of the board of town trustees and was a member of the board at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church by Rev. M. R. Jones at two o'clock yesterday, after which the remains were deposited in the Rennolds burying ground south of town. 24 Oct 1891--EBENEZZER ITEMS--Born, on the 11th, inst, to L. A. Pope and wife, a fine boy. Mother and child are getting along fine. 24 Oct 1891--CLARK ITEMS--quite a number of citizens moved from this vicinity to Texas the first of the month. Among them were: J. T. Forest and family, John Fowler and family, Dr. J. A. Hatchett and family, P. D. Forest and family, B. Littrell and wife, John McKay and family, C. J. Carpenter and family, Ed Forest, Sam Cross and Herbert Thrailkill. It took five freight cares to carry their stock and household goods. Before leaving J. T. Forest went to Walter Darwent, Clarks, enterprising hardware merchant, and bought 2, 609 pounds of barb wire and shipped it with his other goods to his new home in Texas. 31 Oct 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 24th, to W. I. Williams and wife, a son. 31 Oct 1891--Married, in Moberly, on the 28, Mr. Geo. Barrett and Miss Mollie Owans. 31 Oct 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 27th, of diphtheria, little Raymond, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Herron, aged about five months. This is the child that was left on the door-steps of W. T. Botts last June. The unnatural parents were traced to Central Illinois where they had taken their places in society with as much grace and dignity as though they had committed no crime. The laws of Missouri make it a penitentiary offense of parents to abandon their offspring, and this heartless couple should be returned to Missouri and do the State five years of service, so confining them that they would have no opportunity to corrupt the morals of the other convicts. 31 Oct 1891--USED A SHOT GUN--A shooting scrape occurred near Myres Thursday that resulted in the death of A. E. Woods, a druggist at that place. From what we can learn the shooting occurred in the following manner: John T. Dougherty and son, Ed, and A. E. Woods got in two-horse wagon at Myres and started to Fayette but had gone only a short distance when Joseph O'Neal, a farmer living near Myres, made his appearance with a shot gun and halted the party, and said: "D__n you. you have been fooling around my house when I was away from home and I am going to kill you." Woods jumped from the wagon and said: "Wait a minute till I explain matters," when O'Neal raised the gun and shot him. Woods fell to the ground and exclaimed: "Joe, you have killed me." O'Neal then said: "If I have not I have another load and will finish you," and raised the gun to shoot again, but was prevented from doing so by the Dougherties. Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie of this place was called and extracted twenty or thirty No. 4 shot from his side and abdomen and did all in his power to relieve the suffering of the dying man, who lingered until Friday morning. The affair is an unfortunate one and will be deeply regretted by every good citizen of Howard county. It is reported here that Mr. O'Neal went to Fayette and surrendered himself to the Sheriff. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Will Barnes, who recently returned from France where he saw hard service at the front with the 12th Engineers, but who came through the great war without a scratch, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lee Thomason. Mr. Barnes, who was formerly a telegraph worker here several years ago, tells us that he will quit railroad work and engage in the hotel business with a brother in Marysville, Kan. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--J. H. RYLE DEAD--John H. Ryle, brief mention of whose illness was made in our last issue, died at his home near Yates at 6 o'clock Sunday morning, June 1, from paralysis with which he was stricken the Wednesday before while doing some repair work at the Yates Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Yates church Monday at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. White of Liberty, and interment made at Roanoke. Mr. Ryle was born on the old Ryle farm near Yates on Sept 30, 1858, and was the oldest child of the late Whit Ryle. He was married on May 17, 1893, to Miss Zadie Perrin who, with their three children, Frances, Texie, Elizabeth and John, survives. He also leaves four brothers, W. B. Ryle, Portland, Colo., Robert and Clint Ryle of Oklahoma, and Harry Ryle of Yates, and one sister, Miss Bettie Ryle. Mr. Ryle taught school for several years and was recognized as one of the best in the profession. With the exception of two years spent in Oklahoma, he spent his entire life in the vicinity of Yates. He was a consecrated Christian gentleman and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. Sorrowing neighbors and friends from far and near filled the church to overflowing at the funeral despite the mud and rain, which spoke more eloquently than words of the esteem in which he was held. In his death the county has suffered a distinct loss. The NEWS joins his host of Higbee friends in condolence to the bereaved wife and children. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--BAILEY GIVEN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS--Hal Bailey, who murdered Jas. Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley of Yates, at Eldorado Springs early in April, a full account of which appeared in the NEWS, was given 25 years in prison in Circuit court at Springfield, Wednesday. Bradley's wife and her mother, Mrs. Ellen Strickler, who were tried as alleged accomplices, were cleared. The state sought to prove that Bradley was first clubbed and robbed by Bailey, later being shot while his body was lying on the floor. If the evidence was half as strong as it was at the preliminary, the contention should have been easily proved. Bailey should have been hanged. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--John Murdy, who has been in Uncle Sam's service, as a member of the coast guard for about two and a half years, and who has been stationed in the Canal Zone most of the time, arrived home Friday on a three weeks' furlough, and as it is his first visit back to the country since his enlistment, he has asked to have his furlough extended to three months, which, it would seem, he deserves. Unlike 99 per cent of the other soldier boys, he is much thinner than when he left, due, no doubt, to the tropical heat, but says he never felt better in his life. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--MOBERLY PAPERS TO CONSOLIDATE--While in Moberly Monday we were informed that the Moberly Monitor and Index had been purchased by W. C. VanCleve of Maryville, and at one time editor and publisher of the Moberly Democrat, and that the papers would be consolidated on July 1, under the name Monitor-Index, we presume, the Monitor being the oldest paper. No mention has been made of the supposed deal by any of the Moberly papers, although it is generally known and believed. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Born, on June 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard Sumpter, a son. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Mrs. Frank Dougherty returned to her home in Moberly Wednesday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Fowler. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--J. M. Kirby, who recently returned to Moberly from Colorado Springs, suffered a stroke of paralysis while visiting at the home of Thos. Blakemore of Howard county, Sunday his speech being slightly effected. He has since almost completely recovered, we are glad to say. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Mrs. Louella M. Brown, who moved to Moberly two or three years ago, is to again become a resident of Higbee her many friends will be pleased to learn, she this week having purchased the Dr. T. H. Walton residence property, the consideration, we understand, being $4000. We are not advised as to Dr. Walton's intentions as to the future. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--A marriage license was issued today by Circuit Clerk Hulen to Thos Albert Woods of Higbee and Miss Ora Marie McKinney, Moberly--Moberly Democrat, June 4. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--89TH ON WAY HOME--Expected To Reach Moberly Sunday Where They Will Parade.--W. S. Bowers of Moberly writes us that 1500 men of the 356th Infantry of the famous 89th Division, which contains practically all of the Higbee boys yet in the army, left Camp on the 5th for Camp Funston where they will be discharged, and that they will likely reach Moberly Sunday, where they will remain for an hour or so, and where they will parade. Up to the hour of going to press nothing further had been heard from Mr. Bowers, who promised to phone us in the event of any change in the time of arrival. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Jas. F. Whitmore left Tuesday for Washington, D. C., where he has a clerical position in the War-Department. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Robert Williams who took the examination before the State Board of Embalmers at Columbia two weeks ago was successful and now holds a licensed embalmer's certificate entitling him to practice anywhere in the state. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Paul Murphy, who was called home two weeks ago by the death of his brother, Earl, left Sunday for New York, where he will receive his discharge from the navy. He expects to return tomorrow or Sunday to remain, and as stated in the NEWS last week, will go in the store with his brother, Mark. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--As a result of an auto collision two weeks ago, an account of which appeared in our last issue, Mrs. A. T. Burton is suffering from partial facial paralysis, a small nerve on the left side of her face having been severed, with the result that she can not raise or lower her left eyebrow, which now droops, but to no great extent, we are pleased to state. She will consult a specialist. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Through an oversight last week we failed to note the departure of Mrs. Thos. Jones and two children, Arcule and Naomi, for Centerville, Iowa, where they will make their future home. No better woman than Mrs. Jones ever lived among us and her departure is sincerely regretted among a wide circle of friends. the children, too, had endeared themselves to old and young and will be sadly missed by their playmates, and especially by their Sunday school classes, each being a regular attendant and always on time. The NEWS joins the many friends of the family in expressions of regret at their departure and in the wish that in their new home health, happiness and prosperity may ever attend them. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--The following from here went to Moberly yesterday to take the teachers' examinations: Misses Anna and Gladys Howell, Mary Durnil, Lilly Kirby, Faunchion Griggs, Nellie Blakley and Mrs. Ernest Fowler. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Sunday was a big day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grapes of southwest of town, the occasion being a big dinner in honor of their son, Charles, who recently returned from France, where as a member of Co. A. 128 Infantry, 32nd Division, he saw some of the hardest fighting of the war. The occasion was made a family reunion, all of the children being present except Mrs. Edgar Pitney. Neighbors, relatives and friends were present to the number of 189, and all enjoyed the big dinner, which consisted of everything an epicure could want and was enough in quantity to have fed twice the number. The day was such a happy one that all were reluctant to depart. We are sorry we have not the room nor the time to put in type the list of guests. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--Walter Arney, who went through the war and all but lost a leg from a machine gun bullet, came near being killed by the old family horse Thursday of last week. The animal shied suddenly at something at the side of the road, and not expecting such a thing Mr. Arney was carried under the horse's body as the saddle turned , the girt of which was too loose, and he was trampled on, being struck once in the back of the head, which rendered him unconscious for a time. He was taken home at once and a doctor summoned, when it was found that his injuries were only of a minor nature. Friday, 6 June 1919, Vol 33. No 7--IN MEMORY OF GEO. M. TRIPLETT--George Martin Triplett, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Triplett, of near Redstone, Mont., was 16 years seven months old, and was born near Higbee on June 17, 1902, and died in Kansas City, Mo., of flu and pneumonia Jan. 17, 1919. He leaves a dear mother and father, four brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. (poem). Kathy Bowlin Addtions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--ANOTHER NEAR FIRE--J. T. Randolph, who recently purchased the John Blakely property, and who was to have moved the first of the week, has postponed that event until such time as he can again clean house, repaper and repaint, fire being the cause. Having finished cleaning every room in the house at noon Friday, following the work of painters and paper hangers, Mrs. Randolph went home to dinner and told her husband that the house was ready. When she returned she found a tramp knocking at the door and on her telling him that no one lived there was struck speechless by his telling her that the house was on fire. Taking the keys from Mrs. Randolph he was soon in the house and succeeded in putting out the flames of a burning coal oil stove, which had exploded, and which Mrs. Randolph had left burning in order to dry the rooms. The woodwork near the stove was quite badly burned and the pain in all five rooms blistered and the wall paper filled with soot, as were the floors. Altogether it was one awful mess, and if Mrs. Randolph relieved her feelings by a good cry and "Dutch" said things he would not dare teach his Sunday school class, we don't blame them in the least. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--I. J. EMBREE INJURED--I. J. Embree, while at work at the Walton mine Wednesday, had two ribs broken by a flying prop and will be unable to work for some time. Bad luck seems to have a grudge against Mr. Embree, since this is the third time he has been injured in the past two years, escaping with his life on the former occasion by the breadth of a hair. Wednesday's accident was caused by a fall of coal. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--J. H. RYLE STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS--J. H. Ryle, one of the county's very best men, while doing some work about the church building at Yates Wednesday, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. Late yesterday afternoon he had partly regained his speech and was reported as doing as well as could be expected. His host of Higbee acquaintances and friends hope to soon hear of his permanent recovery. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--Miss Mabel Edwards will leave today for McAlester, Ok., for a visit with her brother, W. C. Tippit, and to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Marie Hokey, which will occur early next month. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--W. I. Williams received a message from his son, Jesse, Monday, advising him of his arrival in New York from France. He was to be sent to Camp Upton and expected to be at home in a short time. Jesse was a member of the 356th Infantry, 89th Division, as were most all of the boys from Higbee, and it is presumed all will be at home about the same time. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--Paul Murphy who was called home from New York last week by the death of his brother, Earl, and who would have been discharged from the navy the day following his departure, will return Sunday for his discharge and will then return to Higbee and go in the store with his brother, Mark. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--Ed Bradley informed us yesterday that he and his father, W. H. Bradley, of Yates will leave tomorrow for El Dorado Springs to attend the trial of Hal Bailey who murdered Mr. Bradley's son, James, at that place several weeks ago, an account of which appeared in the NEWS at the time. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--A. J. Brown of Clark, and a son-in-law, of J. S. Stockton of that place died near Lisbon, Howard County, Wednesday of last week from injuries received the day before when a lot of wood fell on him. He was engaged in sawing wood and lumber from logs that had been stood on end, and in removing a log the entire pile fell on him, breaking his collar bone and ribs and crushing his chest in. Interment was made at Clark where funeral services were held. A brother of Brown's we learn, was killed in Oklahoma fourteen months ago, being caught under a wagon load of iron piping and having his breast crushed. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--Mrs. Lee Hairl received a card yesterday from her brother, J. W. Stevenson advising her of his arrival from overseas on the 25th. He expects to be at home in a short time. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--Mr. Thos Carey and Miss Goldie Atkins of Moberly were married in Columbia on the 21st. The bride is a sister of Mrs. John Ware of this place, and has many friends here who join the News in best wishes. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--30 May 1919--Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews and daughter Miss Gladys went to Fayette yesterday to attend a piano recital at Howard Payne College, their daughter, Miss Alberta, being on the program. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--WALTON EARL MURPHY--Walton Earl Murphy, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, met his death at Newport News, Va., on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, 1919, which was caused by a fall of thirty-five feet. Mr. Murphy was employed by a large contracting concern engaged in government work at Newport News, and at the time of the accident was unloading a car of steel from a flat car, which was on trestle work on a level with the top of the ship was under construction. A derrick was used to lift the steel, and as the boom swung around for the chain to be hooked to another load, Mr. Murphy, as is the habit of nine such workers out of ten, reached up to catch the hook in order to steady it and stop it all the quicker. He was wearing a pair of gauntlet cotton gloves at the time, one of which was partly torn or ripped. The cook caught in this part of the glove and before Mr. Murphy could think he was swung clear of the car and platform by the swinging cable. He made frantic efforts to get hold of the cable with his free hand, but as it was beyond his reach he could not do so. Just as the swinging block was moving to a platform that would have carried Earl to safety, the glove gave way and in falling he struck the edge of the platform, breaking his leg, when he was turned head over heels and plunged to the ground thirty-five feet blow, landing in a pile of steel. His neck was broken and the left side of his face more or less bruised. He lived four minutes after his fellow workmen reached him, but of course never regained consciousness. The body was prepared for burial and arrived here Friday accompanied by H. T. White of Chicago, one of the deceased's closest friends, and who witnessed the accident. Paul, a brother, who was in the Navy at New York, and who had been notified went to Newport News to accompany the body home, but arrived two hours two late, reaching here Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday by Rev. E. Y. Keiter of Moberly in the presence of one of the largest crowds ever seen here on a similar occasion, every family in the town and community it seemed, being represented. There was an exceptionally large turn out of young men of about Earl's own age, and this with the fact that they were more than anxious to do anything that would lighten the sorrow of the little mother and brothers, together with their beautiful floral offerings, spoke more eloquently than words of the deep sorrow they felt at parting with such a near and dear companion, and of the deep and tender sympathy they felt for his loved ones. Walton Earl Murphy was the second son of Mrs. Belle Murphy and was born in Higbee on August 16, 1894, and was therefore in his 25th year. He was a big hearted, industrious young man, and had been a hard worker since early boyhood. Several years ago he left home to follow the trade of structure iron worker, not that he disliked home, but that he might earn the highest possible wages, the greater part of which he lavished on his mother not only on account of his love for her, but in appreciation of her having made a home for them despite all obstacles. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--PROMINENT STURGEON WOMAN DEAD--Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, widow of Dr. A. J. Harris, died at her home in Sturgeon on Monday, May 26, 1919, after an illness of several months from a complication of diseases, aged 74 years. Mrs. Harris, whose maiden name was Hersman, was born in Monroe county of May 23, 1845, and was married to Dr. A. J. Harris of that county in 1871, and a few years later moved to Sturgeon, where Dr. Harris practiced dentistry until his death a few years ago. They were the parents of five boys, but two of whom are living, Dr. Chas. Harris , and Harry Harris, both of Sturgeon. The former is quite well known here, having practiced dentistry here several hears ago and made many warm friends who join the News in profoundest sympathy. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday by Rev. W. C. Gibbs of the Christian Church, her former pastor, and interment made in Pisgah cemetery. It was the good fortune of the News man to know Mrs. Harris personally, having been one of her closest neighbors for many years. We never knew a gentler or kindlier soul, or a more consecrated, Christian character. She was all that wife, mother, friend and neighbor could be, and in her passing Sturgeon, as well as her sons, has suffered an irreparable loss. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--T. B. MAGRUDER SERIOUSLY INJURED--T. B. Magruder was seriously injured while at work in the Walton mine Friday of last week, and that he was not killed is providential. A loaded coal car being in his way in the entry near his room, (or having been asked by a driver to give the car a start down the hill, being another version of it,) he got in front of the car, and hardly touched it when it began to move, as its position on the grade was such that almost a breath would have started it. It started with such suddenness and force that Mr. Magruder was not able to get from in front of it, and he was not able to go over it, the roof, he states, being too low. He was pushed, rolled and dragged for about 90 feet when the car ran over him and came to a stop. He was brought home as soon as possible, when it was found that his hip had been dislocated and two ribs fractured, and that he was otherwise badly cut and bruised. Symptoms of his having been internally injured developed a day or two later, but have about passed away, we are please to state. While his recovery is confidently looked for, he suffers a great deal, and is in the care of a trained nurse. His many friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon be up and around as usual. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--AN AUTO WRECK--What might easily have proved a fatal auto accident, occurred just east of town Saturday evening about 8:30, when a car, containing Misses Maude Dysart and Elizabeth Patterson of near Yates and Garnet Page and Claude Stevenson, and driven by the latter, collided with A. T. Burton's car. Miss Nelle Burton was at the wheel of the latter car, and had shut off the power as she rounded the curve in the road just at the edge of the wood, and was not going, the family states, not to exceed ten miles an hour. They also state that the car was on the extreme right of the road and that as the Ford came around the curve from the west at high speed Mr. Stevenson either lost control of the car or something went wrong with the steering gear, as it shot to the left of the road right in front of them, the Ford being struck almost squarely in the center. That the impact was considerable can be judged from the fact that the Burton car, an Overland, was skidded several feet to the north. Mrs. Burton, who was in the rear seat, was the only person to be injured in the least, being thrown against the side of the car and having a big gash cut in her left cheek, which required several stitches to close. Both cars were damaged, the Overland to the extent of $10 and the Ford $50. Mrs. Burton attributes the fact that no one was killed, or at least badly hurt, to the fact that Miss Nelle, and not Mr. Burton was at the wheel, as the latter would have probably been making his usual speed of about 25 miles per hour. It was indeed a close call for all concerned, and their friends are delighted to know that they escaped so easily. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--ARTHUR SNEDEKER HOME--Arthur Snedeker, who recently landed from overseas, and who was the first Higbee boy to be wounded in France, arrived home yesterday, to the delight of his legion of friends and has since been kept busy shaking hands, and of course is as delighted to be home as his friends are to have him among them once again. He is the picture of perfect health, and long since recovered from his wound, which was a machine gun bullet in his leg. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS--Huntsville, Mo, May 26--Randolph county Court--George T. Bridges is adjudged to be a person of unsound mind and is ordered taken to State Hospital No. 1 Fulton, Mo. John William Allen is adjudged to be a person of unsound mind and is ordered taken to State Hospital No. 1 Fulton. Certificate of insanity filed by Dr. S. C. Adams. J. M. Williams, insanity case, $5. A. B. McCoy, insanity case, $5. C. P. Fullington, insanity case, $5. Friday, 30 May 1919, Vol 33. No 6--CELEBRATED 75TH BIRTHDAYS--An occasion of very rare occurrence was celebrated yesterday at the home of H. C. Hubbard and wife of Renick, when children and relatives gathered to celebrate their seventy-fifth birthday, that being the anniversary of their births. The guests took with them well filled baskets and a big noonday feast was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard were the happiest of all present by this attention and love shown them. They were also delighted with the silver shower of money they revealed when they turned their plates to begin eating--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--JUDGE MAY M. BURTON--After a Long and Useful Public Life is a Retired Merchant and Farmer.--Judge May M. Burton was born in this county on his father's farm, near Higbee, December 14, 1822. His father was one of the early pioneers of Randolph county, emigrating from Kentucky about the year 1819. His father being a man in good circumstances the son was given an excellent general education. "In early life," says a writer, "he started as a school teacher, which he followed for several years, and became quite popular and successful in his chosen calling. On the 5th day of December 1845, he was married to Miss Minerva Brook, a daughter of Wm. H. and Susan Brooks, of this county. After his marriage Judge Burton settled down and engaged in farming. He secured quite an extensive tract of land near his father's old homestead, on which he resided and continued farming and stock raising until 1870, (rest cut off) 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--Medley Burton has been weighman for the Higbee coal and mining company ever since the company was first organized in 1882. Mr. Burton was born in Moniteau township, is twenty-eight years old and nine years have been spent at the mine, he being only nineteen years of age when he accepted the position. That he is competent and gives perfect satisfaction is evidence from the fact that no word of complaint has ever been made against him by the mine owners or the operators. He is a son of Joseph Burton, one of the most prominent and honorable citizens of Higbee, and is a young man of more than ordinary ability. He was married in 1887 to a Randolph county girl, who was also born and raised in Moniteau township, and is the father of two bright little children. Mr. and Mrs. Burton have one of the prettiest and cosiest homes in the city that is situated but a short distance from the shaft where Mr. Burton has spent so many years of his life. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--Four miles northwest of the city, on the Huntsville road, resides A. Miller on a farm of 720 acres. Gus, as he is called, came here in 1870 from Holmes county, Ohio, and from the very first success has attended his efforts. He has gradually acquired land until at the present time he owns one of the largest and best farms in the county. It is all under fence and is stocked with good cattle, horses and hogs, his especial pride being his fine herd of thoroughbred Hereford cattle. He is forty-seven years old and has reared an interesting and intelligent family of six girls and two boys that are a credit to any household. He attributes his success in life to the fact that he never sells grain, but feeds it and ships his stock himself. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--A LEADING FARMER--Reared in Randolph County and a Graduate of Mount Pleasant College.--James E. Rucker was born in Randolph county October 3, 1839, and graduated at Mt. Pleasant college in 1860. In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah C, a daughter of Joel Smith, who was one of the prominent farmers and capitalists of the county, and among the earliest of the pioneers from Kentucky. After his graduation Mr. Rucker chose farming for his vocation and at the present time owns one of the largest farms in the county and has it well stocked. He now has 150 head of cattle, 100 of which are ready for market, 100 head of hogs and twenty or thirty head of mules. He also makes a specialty of breeding jacks and jennies, and now has a large number on hand. This season he harvested 200 acres of wheat that yielded 3,000 bushels of an extra grade. Mr. Rucker has a fine dwelling house, handsome carriage house, ice house, good barns etc, and is one of the leading and most prosperous farmers in Missouri. His son, J. Walker Rucker, is connected with him on the farm and is a young man well posted in everything pertaining to the interest or welfare of the farmer. Mr. and Mrs. James Rucker have eight children, two of their daughters living in Texas and one in Higbee, Mrs. Willie McGlothlin, the remaining five living on the farm with their parents. Mr. Rucker is a member of the Higbee Baptist church, of the Masonic and the A. O. U. W. orders. 19 Sep 1891--FROM MCDONALD--Mr. Crews and wife, of New Franklin visited their daughter, Mrs. Jonas Robb, Saturday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.