19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--HE IS AN ARTIST--And Also Deputy Postmaster and the Pet of the Young Ladies.--George T. Hayden, a son of Melvin B. Hayden, is the deputy postmaster of Higbee and a hustling, energetic young man. He is twenty-two years of age and very popular with the young ladies who congregate at the post office to buy chewing gum, sweetmeats, and the latest periodicals published in the interest of the fair sex. George carries a full line of fruits, confectionery, cigars, tobaccos, and all the leading publications, as well as stationary. He is prepared to furnish school books at the prices adopted by the state school book commission. George is also a natural artist and can make a fine wood cut with only a pen knife to work with. His work in that line is so nearly perfect that his talents should be encouraged. He is a good-natured, jolly, big hearted young man and the ladies are not to be blamed for making a pet of him. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--BERRY & SCOTT--Real Estate, Loan, Rental and Insurance, No. 908 North Williams Street.--Berry & Scott is one of the oldest and best known firms doing a real estate (missing text) to be thoroughly posted in all real estate matters. In insurance business they stand at the head, perhaps doing a larger insurance business than any other agency in the county. They represent the Continental of N. Y., German American of NY, Phoenix, of Hartford, Liverpool and London and Globe, National of Hartford, London and Lancashire, Westchester of NY, Milwaukee Mechanice, Firemans Fund, Concordia of Milwakee, Buffalo German of NY and the British America of Canada, all companies sound and reliable. They are notaries public and transact all business with skill and accuracy. Matters of all kinds entrusted to their care receive careful attention. Persons wishing to buy, sell or insure will do well to call on them before going elsewhere. They believe in legitimate advertising but do not publish any sales they make or any letters of recommendation from parties to whom their companies have paid losses. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--MISSOURI EDITORS--A Successful Meeting--election of Officers for the Ensuing year.--The meeting of the Missouri Press Association in St. Louis has been one of the most successful in the history of the Association. The officers for the ensuing year are: W. O. L. Jewett, of the Shelbina Democrat, was elected President by acclamation: C. D. Bogie of the Richmond Democrat, Vice-President; Sam Keller, Lebanon Republican, Second Vice-President; F. T. Tettiviler, Charleston Democrat, third Vice-President; J. W. Jacks, Montgomery Standard, re-elected Secretary; R. M. White, Mexico, Corresponding Secretary; W. L. Thomas, School and Home, re-elected Treasurer. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--RAISES FINE SHEEP--And Supplies His neighbors in Randolph and Howard.--L. N. Andrews lives on the fine stock farm of J. B. Andrews, seven miles south of Higbee in Howard county, in which county he has resided since 1858. The farm is devoted exclusively to stock raising and is one of the best in Howard county, containing 375 acres. Mr. Andrews pays especial attention to breeding fine sheep and has some choice specimens for sale. He supplies the farmers of Howard and Randolph county with fine bred sheep at reasonable prices. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--AND EASY RIDER--Thomas & Son claim to Sell the Easiest Riding Cart on Earth.--Thomas & Son No 215 North Williams Street, make harness and saddles and sell buggies, carriages and carts, as well as all kinds of agricultural and farm implements. A good rig is a desirable (some missing) plement or machine used. In Moberly their work is so well known that no word from the news is necessary, but in Moniteau township there are many farmers and owners of good horses who do not know how many fine goods are carried by them, nor of the varied stock of implements always on hand. It is to those that we wish to call attention to the many good goods carried by Thomas & Son, and their reliability as dealers. Their prices are always low and their goods always the best in the market. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--(first part missing) Dry Goods, Carpets, Notions, boots, shoes, etc, .....A reference to the mercantile interests of Moberly develops the existence of a class of houses prepared to compete with the rival establishments of any city. Their complete stock, ample resources and high commercial standing, are matters of which the city has every cause to feel proud. It is not our mission to institute comparisons, but to present the main features and chief attraction of the several houses which in friendly rivalry are competing for public patronage. Among these the casual observer must accord to C. Feldenheimer & Bro. a foremost position. It is the oldest house in Moberly. These gentlemen occupy one of the largest and best arranged establishments in the city, each department being complete in its particular character. The stock carried consists of a full line of dry goods, fancy goods, carpets, boots and shoes, etc, all good being purchased from manufacturers and importers in large quantities for cash, as the principle on which the store is conducted in that of giving full value for the money, and finding its emolument in increasing sales rather than large profits. The business management is liberal and enterprising, and will not fail to do all that can be done to maintain the reputation of their goods, and keep them always up to that point which tamps them as standards of excellence. Such is the firm of C. Feldenheimer & Bro. Nos. 212 and 214 Reed Street. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--SIXTY YEARS ON ONE FARM--An Enterprising Citizen Who is Doing Good Work for Higbee--P. J. Christian, now a resident of Higbee, lived for sixty years on his farm two miles north of town before locating in Higbee. He is sixty-eight years of age and all but ten of them were spent in tilling the soil in Randolph county, and all the time on one farm. Two years ago he sold a portion of his land and invested the proceeds in Higbee real estate. His faith in the future of the city is unbounded and he now owns five of the best dwelling houses in town and derives a neat income from the rental of them. Mr. Christian has three daughters, Misses Laura, Mary F., and Josephine, but no sons. Mrs. Christian has been dead for a number of years and the young ladies are all living at home, vying with each other in making life pleasant for their aged father. Mr. Christian still owns the homestead farm, but having secured a competency for his old age has retired from active farm duties and will make Higbee his future home and aid to no small extent in furthering its best interests. He is a citizen which any city might be glad to own, and his daughters are very popular with all who have the honor of knowing them. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--MUSIC HATH CHARMS--And Prof. Johannes Goetze Is a Master of the Divine Art.--Prof. Johannes Goetze came to us a stranger and from a foreign land, his talents unknown and his praises unsung. He brought with him a fortune--not in his pocket or in the shape of a bank account, but in the thoroughness of his musical education and an untiring energy to succeed in the business part of the profession as he has in the profession itself. This was only a little over seven years ago; but he has, in those seven years, become so well-known in Moberly, in Randolph and many surrounding counties that we look upon him as being always with us as a part of the body politic, but especially as our own especial master of music. Of all men of whose advent in Moberly we have accurate personal knowledge, Prof. Goetze leads the column of those who can properly be considered the architect of their own fortunes. In addition to the splendid musical culture he brought from the famous city of Cologne, he brought a good deal of study common sense coupled with industry, honesty and business tact, so that to-day his credit stands good with every body who knows him. He only had to become familiar with the language to grasp the situation and keep it. There were a few minor musical lights that twinkled in the musical firmament for a while and showed an angry cloud when this lighter star shone upon them but it was but a short time before their "ineffectual fires" dulled in the rays of a luminary that, like the sun, came "to shine for all." It is no needless praise to say that Prof. Goetze found his place and kept it as his merits deserve. H was educated at the great Conservatory of music in Cologne, Germany, under the great musical director, Ferdinand Von Hiller. His specialties are the piano and the violin and harmony; but as he is a thorough master of the musical art he teaches any instrument other than those he has made the profoundest study, on account of the lack of specialist here. His first teaching in this country was at Cincinnati, where he conducted the Prussian Military Band for about six months, and afterwards went on a tour in this country with it. He also remained a short time in St. Louis, taking part in some prominent concerts in Liederkrauz Hall. His settling in Moberly was a mere circumstance of his journey in America "to see the country." He has now seen it, and has "settled down among the natives" to be one of us. As many of our readers know he married, about four years ago. Miss Nellie Seelen, the worthy daughter of William Seelen, the South Clark street hardware merchant. Born to him were a son and daughter, Leo Egmont and Nellie. He dates his greatest misfortune to the death of his little son, though he rejoices in the life and health of his little daughter. Prof. Goetze has been five years in the Miller block on South Clark street, under a lease that expires on the first of October next. At that time he will have moved to his premises, No 219 South Clark street, on the corner of Carpenter, after which time the new place will be known in the future as Goetze's Conservatory of Music, and the fall term will commence on Monday, October 5th. That his future will be as bright as his past in Moberly we feel assured, and we wish that it may be even more so. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--HE CAME BACK--After Trying Other Places Higbee Is Good Enough for James Collins--Seven years ago, or in 1884, James Collins came to Higbee and engaged in the business of making boots and shoes and repairing peoples "soles". He did not have a dollar to his name, and it was only through the friendship of our good people that he was enabled to go into business. From the very start he prospered. Being a good workmen his reputation was heralded all over the county, and being an industrious, frugal and economical man, he saved enough to build nine good dwellings in seven years. But he like some others, thought there was some better place than Higbee and a month ago sold all of his property but sixty-five lots in Forest Park Ad. and removed to Roadhouse, Ill. A month in the "sucker" state was enough for him and he is again in Higbee and has opened a boot and shoe shop in the building recently vacated by W. E. Atteberry and will resume his old occupation, and boom Higbee as the best place on earth. He has already contracted for the erection of three new dwelling houses, and will push the sale of his lots in Forest Park Addition. Good parties can secure bargains, and no lots will be sold to any, but good citizens. Higbee welcomes him back and extends to him the hand of fellowship. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--(This is another one where the beginning is cut off) Seven years ago he began here with a lot of five and ten cent counter goods. The people patronized him and his trade grew to such an extent that in less than three years he was compelled to find a larger house in which to do business, and he removed to 217 Reed street. With more room more goods were ordered, the trade increased and his store became one of the most popular in Moberly. The stock is so varied that there is scarcely an article used in the household that he cannot supply. He has queensware, glassware, tinware, toilet and manicure sets, chamber sets, plush goods, hosiery, towels, napkins, fine soaps, toys and all kinds of articles for the children, baskets, chairs, pictures, jewelry, and a thousand things that cost but a nickel or a dime, and hundreds of articles that cost a good many dollars. Everybody can be suited and there is scarcely anything but what is carried in stock by Hammerschmidt and sold at ridiculously low prices. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--A NOTED MERCHANT TAILOR--Stands in the Front Rank Among the Business Men of Moberly.--More than thirty years ago Robert Little, the noted merchant taylor of Moberly, came to America from Scotland. For fifteen years he lived in Canada, and then came to Monroe county in this state where he resided four years. In 1874 he was invited to Moberly, some of the progressive and farsighted hoping that they might induce him to locate in Moberly, and they were successful. Mr. Little came and took a look at the city and, being a man of keen business instincts, he saw at a glance the advantages of the place, and immediately opened up a tailoring establishment on Clark street. >From that to the present time Mr. Little has prospered. As a citizen and a business man he stands among the first, and not a soul in Moberly has ever had cause to regret that he located in the city. On the contrary, the entire citizenship of Randolph county are glad to claim him as a resident of Moberly. In 1884 Mr. Little erected an elegant and substantial two-story brick building with a plate glass front, both floors of which he now occupies with his establishment, the lower room being used as a salesroom and the cutting department, and the second or upper room for the workmen, some eight or ten of whom are constantly employed. Mr. Little has made tailoring a life-work and thoroughly understands every detail of the business. His son, J. H. Little, has been trained to the business and is now one of the most efficient cutters in the state, and no suit is sent out that has not been under his careful supervision while being made. It is no wonder that Mr. Little has succeeded so well in Moberly. He has always carried a large stock of piece goods of the latest patterns, and excluding St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Joseph, he has always done a larger tailoring business than any man in any city or town in the state of Missouri, and his trade is still increasing. Facts speak louder than words. He has confidence in the city of Moberly and Moberly has confidence in him. He has been a member of the city council and served the people faithfully and well. The profits from his business have year by year been invested in Moberly enterprises, he being at present president of the Moberly Brick, Tiling and Earthenware company. He and his son are both upright, conscientious and honest gentlemen in all their dealings, both public and private, and as citizens are enterprising and public spirited. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--LIKED BY ALL--A Thoroughly Educated Physician Who is Building Up a Large Practice. Dr. J. W. Dryborough is a graduate of a Canadian Medical college and a modest, retiring gentleman. He is thoroughly versed in the knowledge of his profession and in gaining a large and lucrative practice. He located in Higbee some three years ago with the view of making it his permanent home. He is a son-in-law of Thomas Bain, having been united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Bain since his residence in Higbee, and is well liked and respected by all who know him. Being a young man, a hard student and a thorough gentleman he has a bright future before him. His office is on Railroad street, near the M. K. & T. deport. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--THE KELLOGG HOUSE--The Most Popular Dollar a Day House in Moberly. The transient man or the regular boarder who is looking for a cheap, yet good place at which to stop for a day or two, or to board.........Kellogg are plain common sense people and spare no efforts to make guests feel at home, and the guest always has that feeling after remaining a day or two at this popular house. The rates of one dollar a day bring many strangers to the hospitable shelter, and each stranger is a free advertising agent for the house and its genial host and hostess. The rooms are large, neat and clean, and the weekly boarder finds the Kellogg House a home indeed. While the house is nearly always full, it is like the old-style omnibus, "there is always room for one more" and the last arrival receive the same treatment as the first. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--A GOOD WORKMAN--He Does Work for Men All Along the Line of the "Katy."--Thomas Carter possesses an enviable reputation as a maker of boots and shoes. So good is the work turned out by him that there is scarcely a station on the line of the M. K. & T., between Hannibal and Sedalia, and the C. & A. between Higbee and Kansas City that does not patronize his shop. Last year he was burned out and lost everything he had, and is deserving of the patronage of the entire community. He is located on Division between Randolph and Railroad streets. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--GRADUATE IN 1864--Dr. Dysart Has Been Practicing Medicine Twenty-Seven Years.--Dr. L. Dysart, whose office is on Division street, immediately east of Central Hotel, has been engaged in the continuous practice of medicine for twenty-seven years. In 1861 Dr. Dysart entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, and took his first course of lectures. His second course was taken at the University of Iowa, from which he graduated in the spring of 1863. Immediately following his graduation he located at Renick where he practiced medicine for several years. In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Yates, a daughter of Geo. Yates of Moniteau township. Mrs. Dysart was educated at Fayette, Howard county, and is a lady of superior intelligence and culture. Removing from Renick to Higbee several years ago Dr. Dysart has been practicing in Randolph and Howard counties and has been extremely successful, and is in possession of a comfortable fortune. Possessed of a clear mind, cool judgment, long experience and study, he has risen to an enviable place in his profession, and as a citizen is one of the most prominent in this section. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--ALWAYS IN THE LEAD--The New York Dry Goods and Clothing House of Ben Levy. As stated before in another article in this paper, it is not our mission to institute comparisons, but to present the main features and chief attraction of the several houses in the city, and this issue would not be complete without giving the reader some idea of the New York Dry Goods and Clothing house of Ben Levy. More properly speaking it should be called the "palace store," as it is the most handsomely finished business house in the interior in the city. At considerable expense and great inconvenience to business Mr. Levy has had the whole of the inside of the building rebuilt and rearranged, The old floors were taken out and new ones laid upon good, solid joists, and the plastering overhead has been replaced by the very best of hard pine ceiling, and other improvements have been made. Always on the alert for business Mr. Levy stands in the front rank as a progressive citizen, and an honorable, upright business man. He is liberal in his views on public questions and liberal in his dealings with his patrons. He has been in business so long that nearly every one in Randolph county knows something about his manner of doing business and the kind of goods he carries. They know that the reputation of the New York Dry goods and Clothing house is first-class and that there is nothing in the way of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes that cannot be purchased there at prices equally as low, if not lower, than from any of his competitors. Mr. Levy has the advantage of knowing just when and how to buy goods to get bargains and his customers are given the benefit of his knowledge. His stock is always complete, but this season the fall and winter lines will be much larger than heretofore and of the very best quality manufactured. With the improvements made in his store rooms, and the large additions made to all lines of goods, the New York Dry goods and Clothing (rest torn off). 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--(Note, the first part of this article is unreadable, so I will start where words can be read.) Worth a Million.....One of the most.....men who ever......T. J. Moss.......book containing hundreds of....It is full of more...showing that a man can do in Free American where every man is a king. Started in life without a cent, with no education nor the means of paying for tuition, his history is replete with self-sacrifice that would well adorn the pages of the biographies of heroes. He was born in the obscurity, was subject to all the struggles incident to a life of poverty and orphanage, but by persistent effort and uncompromising will power is now one of the most independent men in the great state of Missouri financially speaking. Left an orphan at the age of six years he was thrown upon the care of his brother-in-law who was little better off than he. When he was nine years of age he and his guardian relative emigrated to Missouri and landed in Moniteau township without a cent, or in the language of the present generation, "dead broke." For years he worked at anything he could get to do, and always being faithful to his trust succeeded in saving some money. With his little savings he went to Fayette, yearning for a knowledge of the business methods of the world and a determination to secure it all hazards. He entered Central College when in his teens and studied and worked faithfully for two years, paying for his tuition from the fruits of his previous toil and while going to school. His sacrifices were many. An education he was determined to have at the cost of physical and personal enjoyment. Being possessed of an unusually bright mind his education was rapid and at the end of his second year he left the college for his old home in Tennessee and taught school for a year, and was very successful. At least he succeeded in pleasing the patrons of the school and endearing himself to his pupils. Returning to Missouri in May, 1878, he engaged in the tie business. Being a young man of good address he soon succeeded in making contracts with several railroad companies, and with a capital of only six hundred dollars launched out to make his fortune. He was so successful in all his deals that in 1879 he bought an interest in the general merchandise establishment of John M. and G. R. Rennolds at Higbee and both gentlemen became partners of his in the tie trade. The partnership ran along for three years when he bought out the interests of his partners and ran both branches of his business on his own account for four years. In 1886 he purchased 40,000 acres of timber land in Stoddard county, Missouri, and had the timber made into ties and bridge timber, establishing seven saw mills and operating from five to seven general stores at different points. During all this time he made Higbee his headquarters and had his general office here with branch offices located in various states. In 1888 his business had assumed such proportions that he was compelled to place his office in a more central location to his vast business and he removed it to St. Louis and in a room of the Bank of Commerce building, where it still remains. As his tie and timber business grew so did his wealth, and with both increased facilities for transporting the products of the forest became necessary and he invested large sums of money in steamboat and packet lines. He now owns the steamer Idlewild and has an interest in several packets that ply on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, and seven tenths of the stock in a new railway line that is being built from Paducah, Kentucky to Birmingham, Alabama, ninety miles of which are already completed. Last year he had a force of men at work in Utah cutting the timber from 30,000 acres of land, and smaller forces at work in Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Southeast Missouri. Today Mr. Moss is accredited with being the largest timber and tie contractor in the United States. The average reader would suppose that to be as successful as has been Mr. Moss that he would be what the world calls "stingy". But such is not the case. He is one of the most liberal of men, and there are at least three churches in Higbee that are under obligations to him for generous donations to aid in their building. Mr. Moss was born in Wayne county, Tennessee, in 1857, and his career has been a most remarkable one, as he is now only thirty-four years of age and is worth a clean million of dollars, all made by his own efforts and sagacity. His history is one that shows what can be done by any man who possesses the indomitable will and energy of Mr. Moss. Every inhabitant of Higbee and Moniteau township has a warm place in his or her heart for him, not because of his wealth and success in life, but for his intrinsic worth as a man. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--A RECENT APPOINTMENT--A Good Workman Placed in A Responsible Position.--Herschel Ragsdale, one of the brightest young men in the city and an excellent mechanic has been appointed to the position of foreman of the blacksmith shops at the Higbee mine. Mr. Ragsdale is a young man with a family consisting of a wife and four children, and Mr. and Mrs. Ragsdale are counted as among the best citizens of Higbee. His appointment is a good one for the company as he is one of the best of mechanics, is sober, industrious, intelligent, and an earnest worker. The proprietors of the mine are to be congratulated in securing his services. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--Dysart & Ward--The enterprising firm of Dysart & Ward is composed of N. N. Dysart and W. E. Ward. They engaged in the livery business in 1890, erecting in September of that year the large and commodious barn on Randolph street between Division street and the C. & A. railroad track. The firm is a strong one and has been remarkably successful. Mr. Dysart is a native of Randolph county and is well known by nearly every body in the county as a thoroughly reliable business man. Mr. Ward is a native of Kentucky, located here in 1885 and accepted a position as salesman in the dry goods store of R. G. Duncan and continued in that position until he engaged in the livery business in 1890. They keep good saddle and carriage horses and their vehicles are of the best and latest makes, a fact appreciated by the public. They are about completing arrangements for the opening of a horse and mule market and will shortly engage in buying and shipping good grades of horses and mules. Their barn is now headquarters for lovers of fine horses and mules will be glad to learn that a ready market for their animals will soon be secured. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--L. E. BOOTH, D. V. S.--Diseases of Domestic Animals Treated on Approved Scientific Principles--L. E. Booth, veterinary surgeon and dentist, has recently located in Moberly and has his office at White & Burk's livery stable, No. 102 South Williams street. Dr. Booth is a graduate of the Chicago Veterinary college, and treats diseases of all domestic animals on the latest and most scientific principles. Diseased and irregular teeth are the causes of many diseases and disagreeable habits in horses and blindness in one or both eyes is frequently caused from defective teeth. Improper grinding of food produces indigestion, and indigestion produces hidebound, swollen limbs, staring or death-like coat of hair, and loss of appetite. The Doctor operates on all cases of this kind and puts the teeth in a natural position thereby enabling the horse to properly masticate his food and prevent the diseases that naturally arise from bad teeth. Dr. Booth came to Moberly from Corydon, Iowa, where had a large practice and where considerable of his time is still taken up, as his reputation as a veterinarian extends all over southern Iowa. The castrating of ridglings and the spaying of heifers is done in the most scientific manner, and all calls by telegraph or mail are promptly answered. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--JOHN A. BLACKFORD--A Man of Sterling Worth. Loved and Honored by All Who Know Him--Prominent among the substantial citizens in the vicinity of Higbee stands the name of John A. Blackford, a man whose work is as good as his bond, who is loved for the kind charitable deeds that have characterized his whole life, and honored by all who know him for his strict adherence to principle and his strong integrity of character. He is closely identified with every interest of Randolph county. Four miles North of Higbee lies six hundred acres of fertile land owned by Mrs. Sallie Blackford, who was left a widow with five children to rear and educate. The cruel civil war which wrecked the happiness of so many homes, cast its somber shadow over her once happy hearth-stone, and without a word of warning Joseph W. Shackford, the devoted husband and fond father, was cut down while yet in the prime and vigor of his young manhood. The two brothers, John and Joseph, like Saul and Jonathan, (text missing) Uncle John, as he is familiarly called by both old and young goes back and forth to the farm, superintending, assisting and directing as he has always done, with the same unflagging interest in the welfare of his brother's family, which is equal to the strong devotion of Damon and Pythias. Mrs. Blackford is a sister of Finis McLean, so well known in old Randolph. One of her daughters, the oldest, now Mrs. Adams, resides on a farm near the old homestead. F. M. and John S. Blackford are prosperous industrious young men who now reside near Muskogee, Indian Territory, where they are cultivating and improving a large tract of land. The life and history of John A. Blackford is as closely identified with that of his brother's family that in giving a sketch of his life we could not separate it from the mother and children, whose interests have ever lain so near his heart, and whose welfare he has as closely guarded with pure, unselfish fidelity. He is a man of few words, though in the language of a celebrated Irish wit, he "kapes up a dale of thinking." He is a great reader, and when not employed in cut door labor can always be found with book or paper in hand reading, hence he has acquired a large fund of general information. His manners are quiet and unobtrusive, he has no enemies and numbers his friends by the score. He is a pure minded man, unflinching in the discharge of every duty and true to every principle of right. Mr. Blackford was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, near Lexington, January 1, 1834, and every year of his life since he has been grown to manhood has been devoted to good work and helping his fellow man. (I changed my mind. These were short ones, so I sent four.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi Everyone, The issue of September 19, 1891, was a special edition, dedicated to highlighting the business men and their businesses. There were numerous biographies, some better than others, some more advertisements than biographies. Most of these articles were complete, but some of them were not, because this paper was very old when it was microfilmed and had crumbled in places, leaving holes and gaps in some of the articles. Some of the printing had faded to beyond readable level. I transcribed everything that was readable, for every business and individual highlighted. It will take several emails to send them all, so I will send this message in parts, with three businesses highlighted in each email. Enjoy. Kathy 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--CHARLES EVANS. A Self-Made Man--From Poverty to Wealth and Influence. Charles Evans has been a resident of the United States thirty-three years and of Higbee nine years. Mr. Evans came here twenty years ago and prospected for coal, but owing to the urgent demand for coal by the railroad company he went further south and opened what is known as the Russell mine, getting a four-foot vein of excellent coal, all of which went to supply the M K & T railway. In 1882 he opened a mine in Higbee, taking stock in a joint stock company composed of himself, Thomas Fleming, (now of Colgate,, I. T. ) John S. Elliott, of Boonville, and S. Lessley, of Higbee, Mr. Evans being the general manager and superintendent of the Higbee Coal and Mining company, the title given the enterprise. As soon as the mine was opened the business increased until when he sold his interest in 1885 there were 100 men steadily at work and who still find constant employment. Mr. Evans was born in South Wales in 1834 and entered the mines when eight years of age and has spent his lifetime in mines and mining. His whole life has been one of toil and industry. Started in the mines when but a boy in the capacity of a trapper, and advanced step by step to that of a miner, mine foreman, mine superintendent and an operator of mines, he has seen and been through all the changes to which miners are subjected. He saw his father killed when but twelve years old, and later a younger brother was killed by his side near Belleville, Ill, and he himself was taken out of the mine insensible and came near losing his life by his bravery in saving the lives of his fellow miners, after an explosion of fire damp. By the loss of his father the burdens of the parental care fell upon his shoulders which compelled him to spend his young in the mines to help support his widowed mother and fatherless brothers and sisters, so his education was neglected. He says the only school he ever had the opportunity of attending was the Sunday school, of which he made good use by learning to read. He received his first lesson in penmanship in the mines with a fellow miner for a teacher, his dinner can for a copy book and a nail for a pen. He was graduated in the deep mines of his native country and received his certificate of graduation from a practical experience and knowledge of all the modes and principles of mines and mining. He is well versed with all the gasses met with in mines, and understands all systems of ventilation. He can readily detect any defection in the distribution of air in mines and has the ability to dictate the necessary improvement. He has an excellent knowledge of all points of inspection necessary to the safety of men and to the best interest of the mine owners. He has done his part in building up the town, his first investment being the dwelling house where he now lives and which he purchased nine years ago. Since then he has built several dwellings for others upon the installment plan, thereby enabling them to own homes of their own. In 1884 he built the two-story brick business house, 22X60 feet, on the corner of Division and Railroad streets. In 1888 he erected another brick building, 24X80, beside the first one, the lower room being used by the general store of Tymony & Parrill, and the upper by Higbee lodge No. 527, A. F. & A. M. as a lodge room. This season he associated with him A. B. Johnson, his son-in-law, and they erected a brick block 44 X 80 feet, known as Evans' opera house. The entire lower floor is occupied by Adams & Bradley, and the upper story has been elegantly fitted up for an opera house and has a seating capacity of 500. It is supplied with the finest of scenery and the wood work has been finished with oil. A fine Emerson piano was also purchased from a Moberly dealer. The house was thrown open to the public on August 22nd, the Blue Beard company playing to a large audience. During the evening Mr. Evans was called upon the stage and presented with a beautiful gold-headed ebony cane by the admiring citizens as a slight testimonial of the esteem in which he is held by Higbee people for his untiring efforts to build up the city. Within the past few weeks he has built a brick oven in the rear of the corner building, the oven having a capacity of 400 loaves of bread......(The rest cut off) 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--AN OLD CITIZEN--Has Been a Resident of Moniteau for Seventy-Two Years--Joseph W. Burton came to Randolph county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. May Burton, in 1819, when but little more than three years of age. With the exception of a short stay in California, to which state he went by land as captain of a band of teamsters, returning by the way of the Isthmus and New Orleans, and a brief experience in the Confederate army during the last year of the war, Mr. Burton has remained on his farm, adjoining Higbee on the south, ever since his first marriage. He was married in 1839, to Miss Orpha J. Brooks, who was born in Randolph county. They lived together thirteen years before her death and of the union there were born four boys and one girl, all of whom are living and are prosperous citizens. On the 27th of June, 1852, he was married to Sarah Ann Pyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Burton have raised nine of the ten children born to them, making fourteen children living, as the fruit of both unions. Mr. Burton now owns 400 acres of the best farming land in the county, besides laying out thirty-five acres in town lots. At the beginning of the civil war his farm was well stocked and he owned nine Negroes valued at $10,000, but the results of the war left him with nothing but his farm, his stock having been confiscated and his Negroes freed. When peace was declared he went to work to retrieve his fortune and repair the damages made by the troops of both armies, and to day he is one of the wealthiest men in Randolph county. He is now seventy-five years old, but does not look to be over sixty, is hale and hearty and says he was never sick but once in his life, and that when he was a boy. In an early day he was a Whig, but when Knownothingism sprang up became a Democrat and is one still. Mr. Burton says the only person that he can remember who was grown when he was a boy is Nicholas Dysart, who was born in 1800, and was his first school teacher. Mr. Burton was one of the incorporators of Higbee and has been one of the most prominent men in the community in advancing the interest of the town. His large family of children are scattered and living in several states, but he knows where each one is and takes a fatherly interest in everything pertaining to their welfare. Mr. and Mrs. Burton are members of the Higbee Christian Church, as also are nearly all of their children. 19 Sep 1891--SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT THE TOWN OF HIGBEE--PRETTY STEADY WORK--W. A. Reid Has Not Lost a Day in Four Years.--W. A. Reid is the engineer at the Higbee coal mine. He is a native Missourian, having been born in Howard county in 1856. He has had seventeen years experience as an engineer and has worked for the Higbee Coal and Mining company four years, during which time he has not lost a single day. He is a married man, having a wife and four children. Mrs. Reid also being a native of Howard county. Mr. Reid is a sober, industrious man, a good engineer and an excellent citizen. He owns a pretty residence and is very comfortably fixed. His father, John Reid, was born in Orange county, Virginia, December 16, 1804, and came to Missouri in 1836, and now makes his home with him. The old gentlemen is eighty-six years of age and is in the enjoyment of very good health. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

5 September, 1891--Married, in Huntsville, on the 1st, Mr. Hutt Robb and Miss Emily Whitmore, both of Higbee. The News extends congratulations. 5 Sep 1891--Died, in Higbee, on Aug 29th, Mrs. Maggie Shafer, aged 50 years. 5 Sep 1891--Died, at his home, four miles northeast of Moberly, on Sept 1, Elchaney Skinner, aged 80 years. 5 Sep 1891--Died, near Higbee, on Aug 29, of typhoid fever, the 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tucker. 5 Sep 1891--Through an oversight we failed to mention the death of Mrs. A. W. Morton, who died on typhoid fever on the 22nd. 5 Sep 1891--Wm. Elgin, of Higbee, and Miss Annie Hairston, of Howard, county, were united in marriage last Sunday at the home of Mr. Wilt, Robinson, Rev. Bone officiating. Attendant--Barnie Peeler and Miss Lennie McBee, Wm. Pemberton and Miss Ida Jordan. "The above is true, except Mr. Elgin lives in the country near Fayette, instead of Higbee"--FAYETTE DEMOCRAT. 12 Sep 1891--Wm Jones, of Myres, will move to Higbee next week. 12 Sep 1891--Married, in Huntsville, on Tuesday the 8th, Mr. _____Morris, of Audrain county, and Miss Lula Moore, of Wellsvillle. 12 Sep 1891--In Fayette Monday night, John B. Dickerson, city marshal, shot and instantly killed Wm. Rohr, who was resisting arrest. 12 Sep 1891--T. F. South, of Harrisburg was stricken with paralysis Friday of last week, and at last accounts was not expected to live. 12 Sep 1891--Died, near Harrisburg, on the 7th, Mrs. John Gilvin, aged about 50 years. Her remains were buried Tuesday at Harrisburg. 12 Sep 1891--Died, on the 7th, in Harrisburg, Mrs. Price Blakemore, aged about 20 years. Her remains were buried at Perche church. 12 Sep 1891--Married, on the 9th, at the residence of and by Rev. S. B. Naylor, J. B. Scott and Miss Cora Williams, all of Howard. The News extends congratulations. 12 Sep 1891--Died, on Aug, 14th, only and well beloved son of operator J. A. Jones at his home in Fort Gratiot, Mich, aged 14 months and 28 days. 12 Sep 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 18th, of general debility, Mrs. Catharine Markley, aged 89 years. She was buried at new Hope Church Wednesday. 12 Sep 1891--RENICK RACKET--Mr. Geo. Dougherty and Miss Annie Palmertree, of Howard, and Benjamin Dougherty of Oklahoma, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dougherty last week. 12 Sep 1891--FROM CLARK--died, Sunday morning, Sept 6th, at her house in Clark, Mrs. Manerva Pettit, wife of Joel Pettit, aged 27 years. She leaves a husband and four little children to mourn her loss. They have the sympathy of all who know them in this their great affliction, but should not mourn as those who have no hope, but prepare to meet her where there is no more parting. The remains were taken to Oak Grove, Mo, for burial. N. M. 12 Sep 1891--The 17th anniversary of the marriage of O. S. Pitney and Mary E. Pitney, was celebrated in old-fashioned style at the residence of O. S. Pitney, one day this week, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives by the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary, to Bluford Dennis, Squire Morris officiating. After the ceremony the guests were invited to the dining room, where refreshments were served. Many kind congratulations were presented to the bride and groom. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

1 August 1891--J. A. Lloyd who left here a month ago for California, has located at Fullington, that State, and is engaged in running an engine at a planing mill. 1 August 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 30th, of inflammation of the brain, Willis, the 11 month old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Meadley Burton. It's remains were buried at the Rennolds burying ground at 2 'o'clock yesterday evening. 8 Aug 1891--Born, on July 31, to Joel Robb and wife, a daughter. 8 Aug 1891--Married, in Higbee, on the 6th, Mr. Geo. Manuel and Miss Maggie Little, Rev. Dan Evans officiating. Among the guests present from a distance were Misses Lizzie, Cora and Dora Manuel, Misses Polly and Sarah Davis and John Manuel, all of Huntsville. 8 Aug 1891--Married, on the 5th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Henry Slaughter of near Renick, Mr. Geo. Harrison of Higbee, and Miss Polly Slaughter, Rev. Judson Neal officiating. 15 Aug 1891--Ex-Senator Waller Young and Col. Granville G. Adkins, State Coal Oil Inspector, came to blows at St. Joseph, the trouble being over the Eastern barbecue. Adkins was the aggressor and received much the worse of the fight. 15 Aug 1891--Mrs. Sarah Ware and little daughter, Blanche, of Gainsville, Texas, arrived here last week and will spend a couple of months with her brother, Jas. Leonard, and other relatives. 15 Aug 1891--Died, near Estill, on the 8th, of consumption, Mr. Newt. Elliott, aged about 35 years. Mr. Elliott was a brother of John S. Elliott, of Boonville, and C. L. Elliott, of this place. 15 Aug 1891--Died, in Renick, on the 10th, of general debility, Mr. John Boulware, aged 79 years. 15 Aug 1891--Wm Viley, a Negro 22 year old was found dead on the depot platform at Huntsville last Sunday morning with his head badly crushed. It is thought to be a case of cold blooded murder, and Cal Denny and Tom Romans are under arrest to await developments. 22 Aug 1891--Christian Young was hanged at Lexington, Mo, Thursday of last week for the murder of Stephen Ferguson, of near Elliott, at Corder, Mo, in December 1887. 22 Aug 1891--Died, in Higbee, on Sunday, the 16th, Mr. Thos. Main, aged 30 years. 22 Aug 1891--Mrs. W. T. Johnson, of Holden, Mo, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Bond. Born, in Higbee, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bond, an 11 pound son. 22 Aug 1891--Michael Markly and daughter, Miss Jennie, arrived Thursday on a visit to his mother, Mrs. C. Markly, who is in her 90th year and who is very sick. 29 Aug 1891--Born, on the 22nd, to Lee Humphrey and wife, a son. 29 Aug 1891--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCall, a daughter. 29 Aug 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 21st, Charlie, the 3 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bowen. Its remains were buried at the Hines burying ground Sunday. 29 Aug 1891--Mr. John Tribble, residing 3 miles west of Clark, was struck by a C & A. train near that place last Saturday night and instantly killed. We are unable to give particulars this week. 29 Aug 1891--Died, on the 24th, of Cholera Morbus, Mary J. Bentham, the little 2 year old daughter of Mrs. Celie Bentham. Its remains were taken to Lucas, Iowa, and laid to rest beside its father who was killed while mining at that place last spring. Mrs. Bentham has the sympathy of the entire community. 29 Aug 1891--DIED--At her home, near Myres, Howard county, August 21st, at six o'clock and forty minutes p.m. Mrs. Annie Dougherty, widow of the late Franklin Dougherty, who preceded her January 29th last. She lived to the advanced age of 72 years 4 months and some days. She was a consistent member of the Regular Baptist church for fifty odd years. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother. She was a constant sufferer for many years, but bore her afflictions with that Christian fortitude that becometh those that put their trust in the Lord, ever looking to the end where their will be no more afflictions and suffering, but peace and joy with loved ones that have gone before her. 29 Aug 1891--ROBB-RULE--Married, near Burton, at the residence of S. B. Naylor, on the 26th, in the presence of a few relatives and friends, Mr. Emmett Robb and Miss Sudie Rule. After the ceremony the happy couple returned to the bride's home, where a few refreshments were served. Their many friends join in wishing them a long and prosperous journey through life. 29 Aug 1891--A. T. Burton and sister, Miss Lizzie, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burton, and John Miller and sister, Miss Lizzie, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Miller, left yesterday for Decker, Tenn, where they will attend Terrill College. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 July 1891--Marie Taylor, colored, of Huntsville, was taken to the asylum at Fulton this week. 4 July 1891--Born, on the 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Young, a son. 4 July 1891--Married, near Higbee, on the 2nd, Mr. Eck Pitney and Miss Susie Blakely, Justice Dougherty officiating. 4 July 1891--Married, near Higbee, on the 2nd, Mr. Leon Andrews and Miss Bell Durnill, Justice Dougherty officiating. 4 July 1891--Married, near Higbee, on July 2, Mr. Henry Marling and Miss Minnie Neal, Rev. Judson Neal, officiating. 4 July 1891--Married, on June 26th, at Fairview Church, Randolph county, Mr. Walter Darwent to Miss Minnie Sumpter, Edler S. B. Naylor officiating. 4 July 1891--Mrs. Peggie Naylor, an aged lady living near Myres, fell from a chair the first of the week and cut her head badly with the frame of her spectacles. 4 July 1891--Through an oversight last week we failed to mention the death of Ina Sherwood, col, who died at the residence of her brother, John Martin, on June 20th, of consumption, aged about 25 years. She was John's only sister and he spared no trouble or expense to make her last days on earth as comfortable as possible. 4 July 1891--Married, Tuesday evening June 30th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. W. F. Bell, assisted by Rev. D. F. Bone officiating, Mr. Samuel Tatum and Miss Minnie Wisely. The groom is the son of Mr. A. C. Tatum, while the bride is the beautiful daughter of our esteemed farmer friend, Mr. David Wisely--FAYETTE ADVERTISER. 4 July 1891--Mr. Jas Lloyd and wife left the 1st of the week for California where they will spend the summer. 11 July 1891--We regret to learn that one of Mr. Meadly Burton's children is dangerously ill. 11 July 1891--Born, on the 6th, to Lon Coleman and wife, a daughter. 11 July 1891--Mr. Buck McCormic, who has been firing an engine on the C & A, for some time, died at the home of his father, near Yates, Wednesday, aged about 30 years. He was buried at Slater yesterday by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman. 11 July 1891--The mine at Elliot is still idle. 18 July 1891--John Dillard, living near Sedalia, was struck by lightning late Tuesday evening and instantly killed. His wife who was near by received a severe shock and is not expected to live. 18 July 1891--Mrs. Marion White, living six miles southeast of Higbee, died Monday evening, the 13th, of consumption. 18 July 1891--Died, on the 15th, infant child of Mr. Brack Terrill. 18 July 1891--One of Dr. Dinwiddle's little children, who is visiting its grandfather, Wm. Jones, of near Myres, was taken quite sick yesterday morning. 18 July 1891--There is living near Higbee, in Randolph county, an old Negro man and his wife named Hitt, who are aged respectively 122 an 113. The story seems incredulous but the colored people have proof. Hitt and his wife have had fifteen children, the youngest died at the age of 70 years. Unquestionably this is the oldest pair in the country and Hitt is perhaps the oldest man in the United States--SLATER INDEX. 18 July 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 16th, Beth, the lovely little babe of Mr. and Mrs. John Honker, aged 1 year and 2 days. At three o'clock yesterday its little remains were followed to the Hines burying ground and tenderly laid away by sympathizing friends. 18 July 1891--L. L. Norton, at one time a brilliant minister of the Christian church, but who, for some years, has been addicted to the excessive use of opium and strong drink, died at Sturgeon Tuesday evening, the 14, it is thought from an overdose of morphine. 25 July 1891--Born, on the 23, to Chas. Blackford and wife, a boy. 25 July 1891--The five year old son of Fred Schupp fell from the sidewalk into a pool of water at Marshall, Monday and was drowned. 25 July 1891--Died, on the 19th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans. 25 July 1891--Married, near Renick, on the 20th, Mr. Thos Bain, Sr, of this place, to Miss Jennie Hines. The News extends good wishes. 25 July 1891--Died, on the 24th, Frank, the 2 year old son of Dr. T. H. Dinwiddle, after a few days illness. 25 July 1891--A suit brought by W. L. Rennolds, plaintiff against May, M. Burton, Joseph W. Burton, Irene Waller and John W. Waller, her husband, John Burton, Burilla Burrus and J. T. Burrus, her husband, Martha Manning, William P. Burton, Richard T. Gorham, Sarah Ann James, and Phillip H. James, her husband, Sarah F. Archer and William H. Archer, her husband, Lela Roberts and Ben Roberts, her husband, Thomas S. Gorham and Missouri Fort and A. J. Fort, her husband, defendants. (appears to be a real estate sale for the late May Burton, against all of the heirs. The following were listed as not being residents of the state of Missouri: Irene Waller and John W. Waller, her husband, William F. Burton, Richard T. Gorham, Sarah Ann James and Phillip H. James, her husband, Sarah F. Archer and William H. Archer, her husband, Lela Roberts and Ben Roberts, her husband, Missouri Fort and A. J. Fort, her husband.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I can answer this one for you, at least partially, because this one in part of my family group. The child born is Thomas W. Roberts, child of Arthur "Sandy" Roberts (1876-1930) and his second wife, Emmaetty Longdon. I can't tell you who his parents were, because I've never been able to find out, BUT I can tell you he had siblings William, Minnie, Laura and James. And I can give you his obituary. From "The Higbee News" From "The Higbee News" 17 July 1930--ARTHUR ROBERTS DEAD--Arthur Roberts, more familiarly known to Higbee folks as"Sandy," died at his home in Mexico, on July 9th as briefly mentioned in our last issue, of asthma, from which he had been a great sufferer for several years. Deceased was born on September 1, 1876, in Macon county, and was married to Bertha Hillman of Bevier that county, in 1895, and who died in 1908. In 1913 he was married to Mrs. Etta Mitchell of Novinger, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Longdon of this place, and is survived by her and five sons, Arthur, Ernest and Charles Roberts of Midwest, Wyo., two step-sons, Raymond Mitchell of Mexico, and Mike Mitchell of Ottumwa, Ia., and John and Thomas Roberts of the home. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Laura Jones. West Plains, Mo, Mrs. Minnie Hurley, Ridge, Mont., and one brother, William Roberts, of Detroit, Mich, and a large number of nephews and nieces and many more distant relatives and a host of friends. The body was brought to the home of his son-in-law,(Note: should be father-in-law) Thos. Longdon, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon in thepresence of a large crowd of neighbors and friends despite the almost unbearable heat, the services being conducted by the Rev.Earl Locke of the Methodist church, and interment made in the city cemetery. Mr. Roberts was a resident of Higbee for many years and was an honest and hard working man who had the respect of all who knew him. Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Colley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 9:43 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 23 May 1919 > > > > > Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Born on the 19th to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur > Roberts, a son.> > > Does anyone know who Arthur ROBERTS belongs to? > > > > >

>21 Mar 1891--Born in Higbee on the 17th, to John Newton and wife, a daughter.> John E. and Cassie SHAFFER NEWTON. Daughter was Iva Pearl NEWTON. Married first Dell Dingman ROBERTS son of Jesse A. and Margaret Ellen FARRIS ROBERTS. Married second Horace WRIGHT. She died 12 Jun 1939.

> Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--Born on the 19th to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, a son.> Does anyone know who Arthur ROBERTS belongs to?

I received this from the Nicholas County KY list today and thought the person asking about cemeteries in MO. might be interested. I do not have that e-mail address so I am putting it on the list. Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Leggett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 12:27 PM Subject: [KYNICHOL] Fwd: [KY-ROLLCALL] Cemetery found in Missouri > > > > From: [email protected] > Reply-To: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: [KY-ROLLCALL] Cemetery found in Missouri > Date: Sat, 12 May 2001 01:21:34 EDT > > This was in Tues, 8 May, Springfield MO News Leader, p. 5B: > Discovery of cemetery halts roadwork--Associated Press-Kansas City-- > Construction of a new highway in south Kansas City has been halted by > the discovery of a small cemetery dating back to the Civil War era. > State officials are anxious to find any descendants of the Holloway > family who are buried in the cemetery. If the heirs can't be found, the > state will have to get court permission to move the nine graves in the > plot, in order to finish a new Missouri 150. > Construction workers recently unearthed a marble headstone, dating > from 1858, while moving a large section of water pipe. > Archaeologists later found another headstone and evidence of seven > other graves. > The site has not been disturbed further. > -------- > Please pass this on to other lists. > > Mary Ann Sedam > San Antonio, Texas > > > ==== KY-ROLLCALL Mailing List ==== > If you wish to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Kentucky Roll Call list, > use > [email protected] or [email protected] if > you are on the Digest list. > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > ==== KYNICHOL Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send a NEW e-mail to [email protected] or to [email protected] and in the body of the e-mail type NOTHING except the word UNSUBSCRIBE. > >

> Friday, 23 May 1919, Vol 33. No 5--RUCKER ITEMS--Born, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Robinson, a son. Ira B. and Ursley FELAND ROBINSON. Son was Henry J. ROBINSON who married Leona ROBERTS.

6 June 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Spotts, a daughter. 6 June 1891--J. W. Floyd, of Howard, fell dead while driving cattle near Fayette last Saturday. He was 65 years old. 6 June 1891--Born, near Sturgeon, on the 3, to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Simes, a pair of 7 pound boys. 6 June 1891--Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton are visiting her father, L. T. Dawkins, near Huntsville. 13 June 1891--Ina Sherwood (col.) is very low with consumption. 13 June 1891--Miss Kate Collins died suddenly near Yates on the 11th. She had been complaining for some days but was thought to be in no immediate danger. 20 June 1891--MARSHALL, MO--June 15--This evening about 6 o'clock Matt Gilpin, aged 17 years, a son of Chas. Gilpin, living 3 miles north of the city, met with a horrible death. The boy, who had been out in the field plowing, was riding home on a harnessed mule, when the animal became frightened and threw him off. His foot was caught in the harness and he was dragged and kicked in a horrible manner, death resulting a few minutes later. 20 June 1891--Born, near Myres on the 13th, to Mr. ???Mead and wife, a son. 20 June 1891--Uncle Tommie McGruder living near Burton, died the first of the week, aged 91 years. 20 June 1891--Born near Myers, on the 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmatary, a daughter 20 June 1891--Died, on the 13th, near Renick, Miss Mary Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Griffith, aged 21 years. 20 June 1891--Married, in Higbee, on the 14, Mr. Chas. Burnham and Miss Mary Broad, Elder Thos. D. Williams officiating. 20 June 1891--BOONVILLE DEMOCRAT; Mrs. Mary Keithley died at her home in this city on Thursday, June 11, 1891, at the age of 62 years. The deceased was the wife of the late Joseph Keithley and was well known all over Missouri. She was born in Boone county near Columbia, January 17, 1829, but has resided in this county nearly all her life with her husband, who died something over a year ago. The remains were interred in the Walnut Grove cemetery after appropriate funeral services by Rev. Kinney, of the Baptist church. 27 June 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Towels, a daughter. 27 June 1891--Married, in Higbee, on the 25th, Mr. John Sharp and Miss Lavenia Vincen, the bride's father Elder Vincen officiating. The News joins with other friends in extending congratulations. 27 June 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Campbell, a six pound son. Mother and babe doing well. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comment welcome.

2 May 1891--Born in Higbee, on the 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Duncan a son. 2 May 1891--Mrs. J. J. Hubbard and Mrs. W. H. Robb are visiting their brother, Wm. Finnell, at Moberly. 2 May 1891--John Barron, brother of D. I. Barron of this place, died at his home in Longview, Texas, Monday. 2 May 1891--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Renick, on April 28, Paulus Martin and Miss Lula Littrell, Elder W. T. Henson officiating. 2 May 1891--Judge M. M. Burton received a telegram last Friday from Cascade Montana, announcing the death at that place the day previous, from nervous prostration of his nephew, Thomas L. Gorham. Mr. Gorham was a native of this county, having been born here in 1829, and was consequently about 62 years old at the time of his death. He spent several months in this county last year, visiting relatives and friends and the scenes of his childhood; and the unexpected news of his death was a great shock to all who knew him here. The deceased was twice married. His first wife, Mrs. Sarah F. Gorham, died at College Mount, Macon county, in 1856, leaving one child, Frankie now the wife of Mr. Archer of Montana. He afterwards married Miss Vivon, who bore one child, Lela, now Mrs. Roberts and residing with her mother, in Cascade, Montana. Mr. G. emigrated to California in 1849, but subsequently returned to his native county, and went from here to Montana, where he lived until his death. He was an extensive trader, and being generally successful, accumulated a good deal of property, leaving his family well cared for financially. He was a member of the Christian Church for many years, and died as a Christian should.--HUNTSVILLE HERALD. 9 May 1891--Born on the 3rd to John Goin and wife a daughter. (Note: This child would be Mary Mae Goin) 9 May 1891--Married, on April 15, Mr. John Rule and Miss Cordelia Kirby. 9 May 1891--Born, near Higbee on the 3rd, to W. T. Warford and wife, a daughter. 9 May 1891--Married, on May 6, at Thompson, Audrain county, Mr. John C. Williams, of Howard, to Miss Rosa L. Harrison, of Audrain county, Elder S. B. Naylor, officiating. 9 May 1891--DIED--At her home, near Liberal, Barton county, Mo, on April 24, 1891, Mrs. Ella Sumpter, aged 36 years 10 months and 10 days. Deceased was a sister to J. J. Whitmire, of near this place. She died very suddenly. She leaves a husband, six children, an aged mother, three sisters and one brother to mourn her loss. May she rest in peace. Blessed are they who die in the Lord. 9 May 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 7th, at the residence of his son, Lon, Mr. E. C. Coleman, aged 63 years. Mr. Coleman was born and raised near Frankfort, KY, and came to Missouri in 1862 and located on a farm near Brown's Station, Boone county. After the funeral service, which was conducted at the house by Rev. Dan Evans yesterday, the remains were shipped to Centralia for interment at Mt. Zion ten miles south of that place. Deceased leaves five sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown. 9 May 1891--DIED, in Higbee, on Monday evening, May the 4th, after a protracted illness, Mrs. W. M. Lessley, aged 24 years. Mrs. Lessley was a general favorite with all that knew her. Her remains were followed to the Christian church Wednesday by the largest crowd we have ever seen assembled there. A touching funeral discourse was delivered by Elder W. B. Anderson, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hines burying ground beside a sister who preceded her some years ago. Mrs. Lessley leaves a kind husband, two little children, an aged father and mother, and many other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death. To the bereaved ones we extend our heart-felt sympathies. 16 May 1891--Born, on the 11th, to J. W. Brooks and wife, a daughter. 16 May 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Barron a son. 16 May 1891--Born, near Armstrong, on the 12th, to H. C. Thorpe and wife, a daughter. Mother and babe doing well. 16 May 1891--IN MEMORY--Nannie L. Lessley, was born in Randolph county, Mo, on the 29th day of Nov. 1866, and departed this life May 4th, 1891. She was the daughter of H. E. and Elizabeth Pattrick. She was united in marriage to M. W. Lessley Oct 6, 1886. In October 1884 she confessed her faith in Christ and was buried with him in baptism, and from that time to her death was a faithful and exemplary member of the Christian church. She was a sweet little girl-one loved by all the little children with whom she played. During her school days was loved and admired by her teacher and school mates; and after she grew to womanhood she was loved and admired by all those that became acquainted with her. She was a kind and loving wife, and affectionate mother, and a devoted Christian. The great desire of her life was to make those happy by whom she was surrounded. Her affliction and suffering was long severe; but she held up under it with that fortitude seldom witnessed by human eyes; and as she approached the shores of the river of Death her faith grew stronger and stronger, and her hope brighter, and when the time came she launched out upon Death's turbulent waters perfectly confident that her Savior would meet her on the other shore and give her a happy admittance into that Celestial City not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Happy are they who die in the Lord. But she's gone--yes gone; but not gone so far the we cannot go to her if we will only be faithful; and in a few short years at most we will be permitted to pass over to the other shore where she now stands watching and waiting for those whom she loves. 16 May 1891--DIED in Higbee, on the 11th, of dropsy, Mr. Edward Cain, aged 57 years; His remains were buried Tuesday near Bunker Hill. 23 May 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 21st, Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Russell. 23 May 1891--Married in Moberly, on the 20, Geo. S. Hardin, of Marshall, and Miss Maggie Wilcox, of Moberly. 23 May 1891--TIRED OF LIFE--As Mr. Samuel Jones was returning from work at the old mine one-half mile south of town at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning, he noticed a cap and coat near the edge of the pond, and upon examination found fresh tracks of a man leading into the water, but could see none coming out. He then concluded that something was wrong. He felt satisfied from the looks of the coat and cap that they belonged to Alf Hall, who boarded with Jas. Mullier, Mullier was visited and Hall found missing. By this time quite a crowd had gathered at the pond. It was finally agreed to make a search for the body. Joe Polfrey and Sam Jones procured a boat and grab-hook and began the search not far from where the coat was found. It was not long before the body was found. When brought to the surface it proved to that of Hall. His friends can assign no reason for the rash act. The parties with whom he boarded say that he ate his supper and was as lively as usual; that at half past nine they retired and left Hall reclining on the bed smoking, and that the next morning the bed showed evidence of having been occupied. The body was taken to the boat house where an inquest was held by Coroner Ancil. Upon examination of the body no cuts or bruises were found that would indicate foul play. The only thing that looked suspicious was that his hands were tied behind him with a small hemp cord about two and one half feet long. Mrs. Mullier says the cord was taken from the cook room during the night. Hall came from Iowa two years ago; was 24 years old and single. The following is the verdict of the Coroner's jury. We the jury, having been duly sworn and affirmed by J. S. Ancill, Coroner of Randolph county, Missouri, diligently to inquire and true presentiment make in what manner and by whom, Alf Hall, whose dead body was found in the pond near Higbee, on the 19th day May, A. D. 1891, came to his death, after having heard the evidence and upon full inquire concerning the facts, and a careful examination of said body, do find that the deceased came to his death by drowning, and in our opinion, a suicide. W. E. Attebery, w. H. Welch, N. N. Dysart, J. H. Brownfield, John Carroll, J. V. Adams. 23 May 1891--Married, Wednesday, May 13, 1891, at the Globe Hotel, by Elder Samuel Magee, Mr. Samuel J. Adams and Miss Orpha Brooks, of Audrain--Centralia Guard. 30 May 1891--Born, on the 23rd, to D. W. Bowen and wife, a son. 30 May 1891--Born, on the 23rd to G. D. Wright and wife, a daughter. 30 May 1891--Married, near Yates, on the 24, Mr. John Forbis and Miss Annie Green. 30 May 1891--Mr. and Mrs. Thos D. Campbell was called to Brunswick Saturday last to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Vaughn. 30 May 1891--FAYETTE DEMOCRAT--Died, Saturday evening, May 16, 1891, at her home in the river bottom, Mrs. Wm. Chancellor after an illness of some ten days or two weeks. Her funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Dempsay, and her remains interred in the Clark's chapel cemetery. 30 May 1891--Died, Ab. Gains, an old colored man, living about six miles northwest of town, died, Tuesday, aged about 85 years. 30 May 1891--Died, on the 24th, at his home near Lamonte, Mo, Wm. Harrison Morris. The remains arrived here Monday en route to Armstrong, Mo, and were laid to rest Tuesday in the old chapel Cemetery near that place. 30 May 1891--died, May 21, 1891, at her father's W. A. Brockman, Jose Brockman, aged 19 years, 11 months and ten days. She was a consistent member of Sweet Springs First Baptist Church. Her remains were laid to rest in the burying ground at Mt. Salem Church after funeral services by Rev. T. H. Baker--HUNTSVILLE HERALD. 30 May 1891--Mrs. A. B. Clark, widow of the late Rev. Wiley Clark of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, died at the home of her nephew, Rev. D. F. Bone, in this city, Monday, May 25, 1891, at half past two o'clock in the morning, aged sixty-six years--FAYETTE BANNER. 30 May 1891--NOTICE--To whom It May Concern: I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Susan, after this date. She has left home and her whereabouts is unknown to me. 5-26-91. Wm. H. Wheeler. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

4 Apr 1891--Born, in Higbee, on March 28, to Alex. Jacobs and wife, a daughter. 4 Apr 1891--Died, in Higbee, on March 29, Claude the 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clebe Breshear. 11 Apr 1891--William Williams was caught between the cage and the curbing at mine No 12 near Huntsville Thursday evening and was instantly killed. 11 Apr 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 5th, to W. H. Vincent and wife, a daughter. 11 Apr 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos Richards, a daughter. 11 Apr 1891--At the city election in Moberly Jas. Ragsdale was elected Mayor and J. E. Lynch, Marshall. 11 Apr 1891--ITEMS FROM YATES--Died on the 31st of March, 15 at her home near Knox city, Mrs. Nat Hutchinson. She was a daughter of "Uncle" Jessie Terrill, and leaves many friends here, where she was raised, to mourn her death. She leaves a husband and six children to grieve for her beside four sisters, who never had the sad privilege of seeing her or of helping to minister to her during her illness. 18 Apr 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 16th, the little 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lilly. 18 Apr 1891--HUNTSVILLE HERALD: Married, in this city on Sunday, April 12, 1891, by Rev. J. D. Murphy, Mr. Richard D. Broadus and Miss ??????????? all of Randolph county. 18 Apr 1891---Died, in Higbee, on the 16th, of pneumonia, Mr. Ralph Walton, aged 40 years and 1 month. Mr. Walton came here from Iowa about two years ago, and by his upright conduct has made many friends. His remains will be held until tomorrow to await the arrival of his brothers from Canada who are expected Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the M. E. Church, of which church deceased was an active and faithful member. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Mar 1891--Hiram Wommack who died at his home in Pike County last week, was born in Summer County, Tenn, April 5, 1811, and lacked less than three months of being 80 years of age. At an early age, with his parents, he moved to Lincoln county. 7 Mar 1891--Married, in Moberly, on the 3, Mr. Martin Olinger and Mrs. M. M. Botts. The News extends congratulations. 7 Mar 1891--Mr. H. Killbuck, an old Randolph boy, was married in Springfield, Mo, on the 25th Ult, to Miss Ollie Caldwell, of that city. His many friends here wish him a happy and prosperous life. 7 Mar 1891--A GOOD MAN GONE--Died, in Higbee, on March 3, of general debility, Mr. Thos. Pierce, aged 81 years. Mr. Pierce was born in Blood county, Tenn, in 1810. He came to Missouri sixty years ago, and in 1838 located in this county and improved a farm on the Moniteau near town, where he resided up to a few months ago when he moved to town. His aged wife, now in her 80th year, and two grown daughters, Mrs. G. H. Pyle and Miss Lizzie, are left to mourn his loss. The funeral discourse was conducted Thursday by Rev. Atterbery of the M. E. Church of which denomination deceased had been a faithful member from early childhood. His remains were buried in the Rennolds burying ground near town. 7 Mar 1891--YATES ITEMS--Mrs. Asher Heathman and baby are visiting at her father's T. W. Burton, and will remain until after the marriage of her brother, Gorham, to Miss Lena Thompson, which takes place Thursday of this week. 7 Mar 1891--Robert Lewellyen, aged eleven years left his home in Higbee, on March 3rd. When last seen he wore knee pants, black stockings, heavy shoes, blue waist with white dots. Has black hair, dark eyes and a scar on both cheeks caused by the bite of a dog. And information as to his whereabouts left with S. Lessley & Sons will be appreciated by the parents of the child. 14 Mar 1891--Robert Lewellyn who disappeared from home here on March 3rd, was found at New Florence Tuesday of this week and brought home. 14 Mar 1891--Died, near Armstrong, on the 7th, Elma, the four year old daughter of Thos. Ketchum and wife. Mrs. E. M. Whitmore and Misses Jesse and Bertie McCausland went down Sunday to attend the funeral. 14 Mar 1891--YATES ITEMS--Mr. and Mrs. John Stark have a fine daughter, born on the 7th. 14 Mar 1891--YATES ITEMS--Gorham Burton and Miss Lena Thompson were married on the 5th, Rev. Bacon, of Marshall, officiating. On Saturday they went to Mexico to visit her brother, John Thompson. Will return about the middle of the week. Understand they will live for the present at her father's 14 Mar 1891--Married in Higbee on the 11th, Mr. Wm Longdon and Miss Jennie Morlee, Rev Dan Evans officiating. 21 Mar 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 17th, to John Chesser and wife, a son. 21 Mar 1891--Born in Higbee on the 17th, to John Newton and wife, a daughter. 21 Mar 1891--Died, in Fayette, on the 15th. Mrs. J. M. Rennolds aged 30 years. 21 Mar 1891--Died, near Burton on the 16th, of consumption, Mrs. Annie Williams, wife of Tobias Williams. 21 Mar 1891--Married, in Huntsville, on the 19th, Mr. Thos. Reed and Miss Lydia Hudson, both of this place. The News joins with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life. 21 Mar 1891--HUNTSVILLE NOTES--Mr. Gray Lowry and Miss Allie Hammett, both of this city, were united in holy wedlock at the residence of Dr. J. T. Fort, on the 10th inst. 21 Mar 1891--HUNTSVILLE NOTES--Jim DeVore, the young man who was assaulted by an unknown party in the woods northeast of this city while cutting cordwood last December and seriously struck on the head with a club, died at his home 3 miles east of town last Friday night from the effects of the wound. When the affair occurred circumstantial evidence pointed to John DeVore, Jim's brother, as being the guilty party, and he was accordingly arrested by ex-Sheriff Ratliff, and locked in jail, but was soon released on bond. It was thought at one time that Jim would get well, but he never regained his right mind and never did, so far as we know, tell anything about the unfortunate affair. 28 Mar 1891--Born, in Higbee, on the 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Street, a son. 28 Mar 1891--John Nagel, died at his home in Renick on the 22nd, aged 67 years. 28 Mar 1891--William Garner died at Mexico Wednesday of hydrophobia. He was bitten by a mad dog 20 years ago. 28 Mar 1891--Married, near Higbee on the 20th, Mr. Joseph Lessley to Miss Lena Short. Squire Dougherty officiating. 28 Mar 1891--CLARK CLATTER--Press Martin's baby died Saturday night last and was buried at New Hope Sunday. Two of his other children are sick with pneumonia. 28 Mar 1891--CLARK CLATTER--"Pap" (G.) Garvin is wearing a smile as long as you arm, and says its a boy and weighs 10 pounds without socks, and don't care for noise or expenses either. 28 Mar 1891--CLARK CLATTER--Miss Alice Stockton and Mr. Brown of Oklahoma, were married at Gov. Thos. Stockton's the bride's parents, on Thursday eve, 26th. Relatives only invited. They go to Oklahoma to live for the present. They carry with them the good will of the community. Who will be next? Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

7 Feb 1891--Jeff Sherwood, colored, who worked for T. J. Moss here some years ago, died in St. Louis Thursday of last week. 7 Feb 1891--Died, in Higbee, on Feb 4th of measles, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Warford. 7 Feb 1891--Died, at his home near Myres, on Friday, Jan 30th 1891, Frank Dougherty, aged 73 years. He was a brother of John T. and James Dougherty of near that place. 7 Feb 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 3rd; of measles, Arthur, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brown. They buried their little daughter last week and this week their little son, and only child. They have the sympathy of the entire community. 7 Feb 1891--W. E. Smith, the jovial gentleman who has been engaged in the sale of a patent fence here for some time, was married in Ralls County Wednesday to Miss Ada Ravencraft. The News extends good wishes. 7 Feb 1891--Died, in Sturgeon, on the 5th, Mr. John Logsdon, of consumption, aged 42 years. 7 Feb 1891--(My notes--A resolution of respect by Camp No. 110 of the Triple Alliance of Higbee for John M. Terrill, who died on Jan 24th, after a brief illness.) 14 Feb 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 9th, to Howard Agee and wife, a son. 14 Feb 1891--Born, near Higbee on the 8th, to W. H. Duffield and wife, a son. 21 Feb 1891--FROM YATES--Mr. Tom Scott feels his keeping mightily. It's a bouncing big boy. 21 Feb 1891--ETHEL POST NO 471 GAR--At a meeting of Ethel Post Jan. 30, 1891, a vote of honor and profound sympathy was taken for comrade A. C. Bodenhamer and family in their bereavement, in the loss of their only daughter and eldest child, Zora E. Brentnell, wife of Geo. Brentnell, who died at Winton, Victoria, Australia, Dec 5, 1890, having lived in that county less than two years. The Post was called to order by Commander Davanport, the vote being taken as unanimous consent was manifested in extending to Comrade Bodenhamer and family our heartfelt sympathy in their dire misfortune, in the loss of a beloved member of his family in a far distant clime,. May he take courage and comfort and be guided in the future by this sad bereavement, to meet the inevitable that awaits us all. Comrade Bodenhamer was a member of Co. C, 17th Regt of Iowa Inft. Vols. By order of committee, E. B. Blardy, E. T. Jones, John I, King. 28 Feb 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 26th, the little two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther King. 28 Feb 1891--Died, near Roanoke, on the 24, Mr. Samuel Lockridge, aged 26 years. He was taken with a chill Monday morning and died Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held by Rev. J. W. Mitchell, of Desa, Mo, after which the remains were buried at Roanoke. 28 Feb 1891--YATES ITEMS--We learn that Mrs. Alex Kirby, of Roanoke died last Monday of pneumonia. 28 Feb 1891--YATES ITEMS--Mr. Sam Lockridge of near Roanoke died Tuesday morning. He had a congestive chill. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.