Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Hardin Blakely arrived home from Camp Taylor, Ky., yesterday, having received his discharge. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--The ordinance recently passed by the city fathers, and published in last week's NEWS, relative to chickens running at large within the city limits, referred only to the garden variety. The others, no matter their age, as long as their parents do not wake up, are at liberty to roam the streets and joy ride at all hours to their heart's content. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. J. H. Douglas of near Rucker left Friday of last week for Tulsa, Okla, in response to a message that her mother, Mrs. G. A. Sherrick, was seriously ill. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--T. A. Comstock, who has been living at Salisbury for several years, has moved to the G. W. Rennolds farm south of town which he purchased several months ago. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Orville, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Maxfield, had his right leg broken one day last week while running a disc cultivator, it turning over with him. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Joe Bradley bought forty acres of land Saturday from Warner Buckler and will again take up farming. He will build as soon as he can get the material on the ground. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. Price Robb of near Yates, who had been in a hospital at Mexico for two weeks, where she underwent an operation for cancer of the breast, was able to return home Wednesday. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Miss Dollie Miller, who has been in the West for the past two years, returned last week and will likely spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Rhodes Burckhartt of near town. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--A dance was given at Mistletoe Hall Friday evening of last week by a Moberly gentleman, in which one number was pulled off that brought a prompt and vigorous protest from Marshal Williams. It was "Moonlight" dance, during which all lights in the hall, save on in the landing at the head of the stairs, which threw practically no light into the hall, were put out. There have been many dances here during the past winter, and each one, so far as we have been able to learn, has been unobjectionable in every way, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. While it may be possible that so many dances have been held that our young people have become surfeited with the ordinary dance and require Bowery stunts to keep their interest alive, we do not think that such is the case by any means. If we are wrong, we think it about time the parents in this town were taking a hand, for it is a great deal better to be safe than sorry, and if such things are allowed to continue, they will rapidly grow from bad to worse. If the young gentlemen of the town who have been giving the dances the past winter and who have derived a great deal of pleasure therefrom, along with those who attended the dances, will find it to their interest to keep the dances strictly under their own control, for as sure as daylight this "moonlight" stuff will put the lid on dancing in Higbee for along time to come, as it should. We believe, however, that the city authorities can be depended upon to see to it that the offense is not repeated. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Geo. Forsythe moved his family here from Madison the first of the week and is occupying the property in the south part of town vacated by W. H. Kuhn, who will move to Colorado Springs, for the summer, at least. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--John Barnett was called to Sturgeon Saturday by the death of his sister, Mrs. S. J. Prather, which occurred at her home in that place that morning from pneumonia. She was 76 years old. Interment was made at Clark. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. W. A. Seymour and daughter, Mrs. Rosa Webster, drove over from Sturgeon Sunday and spent the day with the former's son, W. A. Seymour, and family. Notwithstanding Mrs. Seymour's 83 years, and the rather chilly weather, she enjoyed the trip, as well as every moment of her stay. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--Mrs. Jas. Wheeler, who has been quite sick for several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wilson, of northwest of town, is some better, we are pleased to state. As soon as she is able to travel she will leave for Colorado Springs, accompanied by Mr. Wheeler and their daughter, Mrs. W. H. Kuhn, to join Mr. Kuhn, who left for that city Thursday, and where they will spend the summer. Friday, 18 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 52--CHAMPION HUN KILLER RETURNS--Roy Farrell, Monroe county's champion Hun killer, is now at Fort Riley, having returned from France last week. He is credited with putting 260 Huns out of business with his trusty rifle, thus sustaining his reputation as Monroe county's best shot and the record he made as a marksman at Camp Funston. A bursting shell finally put him out of action, several pieces burying themselves in his flesh. He is still in bad shape--Paris Appeal. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Reed Newman closed a contract the first of the week with James Lloyd for the erection of a 5-room modern bungalow in the north part of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--A COLD BLOODED MURDER--Jas Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley, of Yates, Foully Murdered at Eldorado Springs--W. H. Bradley of Yates, accompanied by his sons, Ed, of this place, and John, of Moberly, left Saturday for Eldorado Springs in response to a message that Jas. Bradley, son of W. H. Bradley, had been murdered at that place the day before. From the brief particulars as recited to us yesterday by Ed Bradley, the murder was one of the most cold blooded that could be imagined, and makes one want to take the law into his own hand when it is recalled that capital punishment is no longer in vogue in Missouri. Bradley, the murdered man, who was 46 years old, and who had resided in Kansas City for the past fourteen years, separated from his wife last September and had recently filed suit for divorce, and which was to be tried at an early date. Following the separation she went to Eldorado Springs, where she had since lived with her mother, Mrs. Grant Strickler, and at whose home the murder took place. There she met Cal Bailey, one of the hardest characters in that section, so Mr. Bradley states he was informed by the best citizens of Eldorado, who was a frequent visitor at the home. A day or so before the murder Mrs. Bradley wired her husband that she was in serious trouble and asked him to come down and help her out, and he went to Eldorado Springs in response to the message. Just how the murder was brought about, Mr. Bradley could only surmise from evidence before the coroners jury, as the preliminary trail was not to be held until April 1. He states that a big dinner had been prepared at the Strickler home to which Bailey had been invited. When dinner was announced Bailey and Mrs. Bradley were seated on the front porch--planning the murder, Mr. Bradley thinks--and had to be called several times. No one knows as yet what really happened in the dining room--whether a fight took place, or whether Bradley was killed while seated at the table. Those who went down from here are inclined to the latter opinion, as the dining room showed no evidence of a struggle, and Bradley's wound would justify the belief. He was struck behind the right ear with a heavy window weight, which crushed his skull, the fracture being 4 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches. He was also shot four times---once in the head and three times in the body, the latter shots going through the floor, was conclusive evidence to the six doctors who testified at the inquest, that Bradley was shot while lying on the floor. They further gave it as their opinion that the shots had been fired into the body at least an hour after death. About 20 minutes before the killing Bradley's daughter called him out on the back porch and asked him for money to buy a pair of shoes, whereupon he took a bill book from the back pocket of his trousers and began thumbing the bills, three of which were $50 bills. The girl asked for one of these, but he kept on running through the bills until he came to a $10 bill which he offered, her, telling her that it ought to buy her a pretty good pair, but as she insisted on $50, he put the ten back in the book returning it his pocket with the remark that if she couldn't take the ten she couldn't have any. It is believed that this book, which disappeared with its contents, contained about $300. change to the amount of $6.30 was found in the trouser pockets, and $350 in currency was found sewed in a pocket on the inside of his undershirt. A $500 diamond ring Bradley was known to be wearing when he left Kansas City had also disappeared. A second diamond ring of less value which he was also wearing was not disturbed. It is the belief of Mr. Bradley's people here that his murder was a deep laid plan of Bailey and his wife to put him out of the way before he could secure a divorce that she might fall heir to all of his property. Bradley was buried at Eldorado Springs. We hope to be able to give next week the particulars in full as brought at the preliminary. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the parents, who are among Randolph's best people. Mrs. Bradley was prostrated by the news, and for several days it was feared that she would not recover. She was some better yesterday we are glad to state. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Ben T. Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Franklin of near Myers, a member of C. company 128th (St. Louis) Infantry, who was seriously wounded in France during the big drive that broke the Hun's back, arrived at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Saturday for a debarkation hospital near New York. We are not advised as to the extent of his injuries, or as to when he will be able to come home. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Hardin Blakely, who got no further than England on his way to France, being halted by the armistice, arrived home Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Blakely, a pretty Liverpool young lady to whom he was married several months ago. Mr. Blakely left yesterday for Camp Taylor, Kentucky, where he will receive his discharge. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--R. G. Duncan is about the happiest man in town these days, having received a message Friday from his son, Carl, Advising him of his arrival that day at an eastern port from France. In a letter to his father Sunday Carl stated that he would be at home as soon as he could get his discharge. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Mrs. Logan Harvey, colored, a former resident of the Yates vicinity, died at her home in Buxton, Iowa Saturday. The body was shipped to Higbee Sunday for interment in Silver Creek cemetery. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--The year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith of near town died Sunday following a short illness. Interment was made Monday in the Robb cemetery south of town. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--JONES-LITTLE--Mr. Evans Jones and Miss Maude Little, two of Higbee's most popular young people whose marriage had long been anticipated by their many friends, and announcement of which had been confidently expected for the past several weeks, stole a march on their friends Monday by quietly slipping to Moberly, where they were united in marriage at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. Y. Keiter. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bower, the latter a sister of the bride. Immediately following the ceremony the happy couple left over the Wabash for Kansas City to spend their honeymoon and are expected home some time next week. The bride is the daughter of the late Mrs. Caroline Little and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most lovable young ladies, whose sunny disposition and always pleasant smile made her a general favorite. Mr. Jones, known far and near as "Buck," is the son of the late Dan Jones, and is one of Higbee's very best and most substantial young men, numbering as friends, almost without exception, all who know him. He holds the office of state inspector of coal mines, being appointed by Gov. Major, and again by Gov. Gardner, who recognized in him one of the most efficient officers the state ever had. The NEWS never chronicled the marriage of a more worthy and deserving young couple than Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and joins their friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--AN ORDINANCE--TO PROHIBIT THE RUNNING AT LARGE OF CHICKENS IN THE CITY OF HIGBEE, MO, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--PAUL LESSLY--"He came to raise our hearts to Heaven, He is gone to call us there." Paul Lessly, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lessly, was born July 7, 1915. Died April 3, 1919. It will be remembered little Paul was one of a pair of twin babies, his sister, Pauline, having died when about a year old. The love and attention the parents gave both babies was all give to Paul when Pauline was called home, and Thursday night when Paul was taken the parting was doubly hard. The little fellow was in his usual good health until Thursday night, when he was suddenly seized with convulsions and passed away before morning. He is survived by father and mother, four sisters and two brothers. Interment in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Thos. Warford, J. Q. Whitmore, Frank Goin, J. P. Warford and Raymond Marrs attended a district meeting of the Knights of Pythias at Glasgow yesterday. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw left Monday for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will spend several weeks, where they go for the benefit of their health, and on their return will go to Colorado where they will spend the summer. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--Joe Donatti, who has been living near mine No. 11 for several years, and who was generally looked upon as a leader among the Italians, moved to Clapper, Monroe county, this week and will have charge of the big farm recently purchased by Tony Fiorett of Moberly, who will man the farm with Italian dairymen. Friday, 11 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 51--SUFFERED PARALYTIC STROKE--Jas. E. Carter of south of town suffered a light stroke of paralysis Wednesday of last week and has since been unable to move his left arm. He states that he first felt a tingling sensation in the fingers of his left hand, which made its way rapidly up his arm and through his shoulder to his head when he was struck by a sharp pain. Realizing that something out of the ordinary was happening, and feeling himself losing consciousness, he called to his wife to phone to Wm. Chapman, a neighbor. He recovered about two hours later to find that his left arm was useless. His many friends join the NEWS in the hope that he will soon recover. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Miss Goldie Atkins of Moberly was the guest of her sister Mrs. John Ware, Sunday. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. David Magruder, we are sorry to say, is seriously ill at her home in the south part of town, having pneumonia in both lungs. Her legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope for her speedy recovery. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Walter Arney, who was seriously wounded in France a few weeks before the armistice, and who landed in this country several weeks ago, arrived Saturday from Camp Funston on a ten-day furlough. He did not lose his limb, as was at first reported, we are glad to say, but is quite lame, and will likely be maimed for life unless an operation, which he will undergo when he returns to camp, proves successful. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to return our sincere and heartfelt thanks to neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and after the death of our beloved baby, Gleason, and pray God's blessings on each one. Mr. and Mrs. John Robb. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--MURPHY-LEWIS--Mr. Mark Murphy and Miss Sopha Lewis, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching marriage was announced two weeks ago, went to Moberly Wednesday where they were married at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. E. Y. Keiter by the Rev. Benj. Smith, pastor of Central Christian church. They were attended by Mr. Chas. Harris and sister, Miss Annie, cousins of the groom. The party returned on the evening train and were tendered a reception at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Belle Murphy, the guests being only near relatives and intimate friends. The bride is a pretty and most lovable young lady, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Lewis of near town, and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. Belle Murphy, and is generally recognized as one of Higbee's most substantial young men. He recently secured his discharge from the Navy, in which he served eight years, that he might take over and manage the general hardware business of his grandfather, M. Murphy. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--A LETTER FROM WEAVER STEVENSON--W. S. Stevenson last week received the following letter from his brother, Weaver Stevenson, who is with the Army of Occupation in Germany, under date of February 24: "Dropping you a few lines only to let you know I am well, and hope you are the same, as well as your family, as I have not heard from you for a length of time. I wish you would look into the matter and see what is delaying our correspondence. I am most certain my letters reach you fairly, of course I would not say promptly, as this is to be considered, but I am sure if you had written me I would have received some by this time, I am anxiously and patiently awaiting an answer every day from you, as you cannot imagine what a letter from home means to me. I am in the best of health and seeing plenty of the country. We hiked from France up to Belgium, and then to Luxenburg, a distance of about 98 kilometers, as they call miles over here, and expect to hike to Germany in a few days, and from there back to the good old States, which will be some time in May. The weather conditions here are moderate--spring weather with plenty of rain. We are kept rather busy all the time. Almost like war time. The only thing it lacks is shells bursting around one and of course as far as lodging is concerned we sleep in rooms and have beds to "flop" on. Wish you would write oftener and have the other folks do the same." Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--BABY SON DEAD--Mr. and Mrs. John Robb of southwest of town, have the deepest sympathy of all in the death of their 19-month-old son, Gleason, which occurred Tuesday, March 1, 1919, following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by the Rev. K. E. Magruder and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. (Kathy's notes: While the paper said this child died on 1 March, 1919, I suspect it was actually 1 April, given the placement in this issue of the notice of death and the thank you from the family.) Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--ROBB-SUNDERLAND--Mr. Elbert Robb and Miss Ester Sunderland, two popular young people of west of town, were married in Fayette on Friday, March 28, 1919, at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. M. Wilcoxson, former pastor of the Baptist church here. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--George W. Avery, grandson of Mrs. S. E. Avery of south of town, has accepted a place with the Wabash shops at Moberly at a salary of $120 per month. He goes highly recommended and begins work as an apprentice, and in a few years, if he sticks to the job, will be a finished mechanic, and an extra good one, as his natural bent seems in that direction. He is a most promising youth and the NEWS joins other friends in the hope that he will make the most of his opportunity, which he likely will. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Ernest Brook, who recently completed a fine modern home on his farm northeast of town, will move to Higbee, we learn, and it is reported he has purchased a half interest in Clyde Warren's soft drink establishment. Inability to secure help, we learn, is the cause of his moving, John McCormick, we understand, will run the farm for Mr. Brook. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. J. E. Rucker and daughters, Mmes. W. L. Cave and W. D. Burke, went to Moberly Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rucker 's sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Smith, widow of the late Wm. Smith, who died at her home in that city Sunday. Mrs. Smith was 81 years old and is survived by one daughter. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Rev. K. E. Magruder of Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Magruder of this place, has been called to the pastorage of the Baptist church at Hummewell, the call having been extended to him at the close of a two-weeks' revival conducted by him at the church there. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Elmer Blakely, we learn, will leave today for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he has employment. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Jack Johnson, who saw some heavy fighting in France returned home Saturday. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Alvin Dorman is at home from one of the southern training camps, having been mustered out of the service. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Mrs. Jas. Cox and little daughter, Margaret, of Salisbury, Mo, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Little this week. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Harley Hawkins, who was caught under a fall of rock at the Walton mine a few days ago, and who has since been suffering from peritonitis, a direct result of his injury, was a great deal better yesterday, we are pleased to state. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--John Stark of Yates is sporting a new Paige 5-passenger touring car, purchased this week from Roy Quinn, who has the agency for the county. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Robert Goe, who is attending school at Lawrence, Kansas, is the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitney. He will leave for his home in Strawn, Texas, the first of next week. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Will Kelso, who landed from France several weeks ago, came home Friday, having received his discharge, and has since been kept busy relating his experiences to friends and acquaintances. Mr. Kelso was gassed very severely, but has apparently fully recovered. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--A big masquerade ball, with round and square dancing on the program, will be given at Mistletoe Hall tomorrow night. Prizes will be awarded to the best masked lady and the best masked gentleman, whether they be spectators or dancers. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--John A. Woods, one of Howard county's best known men, died at his home in Fayette on the 2nd after an illness of five months. He was born in Glasgow in 1844, and spent his entire life in Howard county. He had been a member of the board of managers of the confederate Home at Higginsville for several years. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--The case of the state vs. Felix Restello, whose home at mine No. 11 was raided several weeks ago by Sheriff Owens and a big lot of booze secured, came up for trial here Monday, and he was fined $100 and costs. On account of what prosecuting attorney Hammett termed "haziness" of the charges, he thought it best not to prosecute under the charge of violation of the local option law, the minimum fine for which is $300. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Gordon Rankin arrived home Sunday from Camp Grant, having received his discharge from the service. While he saw no active fighting in France, being an instructor in an artillery school most of the time, he was in the trenches several times when gas was being sent over, but fortunately his particular part of the line was missed. He has many interesting experiences to relate. He states that of all the places he saw, old Higbee looks the best to him. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Thos. Osburn was called here Tuesday from Rucker by the illness of Mrs. Osburn, who has been seriously ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitney, for the past ten days. She was some better yesterday. Mr. Osburn informs us that he will move back to Higbee in about two weeks. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Robert Chism, who had his legs seriously injured last week while working around the Katy engine which was off of the track, being struck by a bent rail which suddenly straightened out as the pressure was suddenly removed, is able to be out. It was at first thought that one of his legs were broken. Friday, 4 Apr 1919, Vol 32. No 50--Tony Fioreti, Moberly's Italian saloon keeper last week purchased the T. P. Quinn farm of 685 acres near Clapper Monroe county, for 68,500 or $100 per acre. It was one of the largest land deals in the history of Monroe county. Fioreti contemplates colonizing the place with a lot of experienced Italian dairy farmers. (Kathy's notes: This one seems a little fishy to me. Bearing in mind, that a saloon keeper, who is about to be put out of business when national prohibition takes effect in a few weeks, has suddenly decided to go into dairy farming. And in such a huge way. He had to come up with $68,500 just to buy the land. That's a LOT of money at this time. It might help if I tell you that I read an earlier article about bootleggers, who were caught manufacturing the booze at what was supposed to be a huge dairy operation. This was apparently a common cover. And also notice that this man is talking about "colonizing" this place, which means families. In effect, a totally contained little operation. No local help to be hired because all would be "experienced Italian dairy farmers.") Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I was caring for my grandmother today and she wanted to spend the morning/afternoon looking for an old photo of her sister. Well, we had to go through box after box and we were unsuccessful in finding the photo of her sister, but one large silver box yielded some gems. We found a 11 x 17 photo of Paris A. Dougherty and his house. On the back of the photo is written "P.A. Dougherty taken in the year 1912" and on the front edge is written, "P.A. Dougherty's house". The photo has some damage, but the detail is good. Old Paris is on the front porch of his new home with 2 children about the age of 2. A couple is on the second floor balcony...the man is holding a saw. On the first floor you can see a man in one of the rooms through the window and there are 3 or 4 men at the back of the house. My grandmother said she was there once (when my grandfather was courting her, he took her to meet his grandfather) and the house was remodelled to add the second story and larger front rooms. I thought this photo might be of interest to some. If can wrench it out of my mother's hands I will make at least one copy of it. If anyone is interested in a copy I would be glad to provide one. There were also some photos of the Baldridge school reunion I had posted. Teri

You have my sympathy and I am hoping you find a solution. Please let me know of anything you come up with as I have been going through a similar dilemma. A two acre sight was sold a few years ago that included Ebenezer Cemetery, about two miles west of Higbee which contained probably 25 or 30 graves including a mass grave of several Civil War Confederate Soldiers killed nearby. The last burial I have found so far was a Mrs. Morgan Hudson who was buried Wednesday August 7, 1918. A large mobile home was placed next to the cemetery and within a two year period all of the stones disappeared and the land leveled with a bulldozer, with the exception of my great Grandparents graves. This stone was larger and enclosed in an iron fence. He had died in 1892 and she in 1880. In discussing with the Higbee Cemetery Association I was told that moving the graves was a futile effort as probably nothing would be found when it was dug up. We had the stone moved to the Higbee Cemetery and placed next to my Grandparents as it will at least be kept in a safe place for their memory. Am anxious to hear the solutions that you come up with. Lou Myers

Teri You sent this in Mar and I am just getting around to answering. I am putting your stuff together, printing it off and seeing what I have and you have. (I will send you what I have on Paris and Sarah Naylor - see some differences, but that is later). I do not believe this is the John B Dougherty, son of Paris Dougherty, who is the father. I have John B on the 1900 census; HOUSEHOLD FAMILY LINE RN NAME RELATION SEX BMONTH BYEAR AGE MSTAT CHILBORN LIVCHILD BPL FBP MBP OCCUPATION RESIDENCE TOWNSHIP INFO 194 200 1 1076 Dougherty John -- Head M Jan 1857 43 M14 MO KY OH Farmer OFF Bonne Femme Twp 194 200 2 813 Dougherty Mildred A Wife F Oct 1857 42 M14 3 6 MO KY KY Bonne Femme Twp 194 200 3 2663 Dougherty Martha J Dau F Dec 1889 10 S MO MO MO School Bonne Femme Twp 194 200 4 2664 Dougherty Georgiana Dau F Apr 1892 8 S MO MO MO School Bonne Femme Twp 194 200 5 2665 Dougherty Susan B Dau F Oct 1893 6 S MO MO MO School Bonne Femme Twp This is what I show - no Eula Gladys. I found them on the 1920 census (David and Eula and their children) which put her born about 1894. Carolyn [email protected] From: "Teresa Chase" <[email protected]> Old-To: "MOHOWARD" <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:58:38 -0800 I am assuming, based on my information, this is John B. Dougherty, son of Paris Dougherty and Martha Jane Smith Dougherty. I have John B. born 1/27/1857 in Mo. d. 7/30/1937. Married Mildred A. Warford in 1884. Mildred born 10/14/1857 died 1/8/1940. They only child I have is an infant daughter born and died in 1887. I haven't researched with any great depth regarding this family, but would anyone have names of any other children besides Eula Gladys mentioned in this clip. Thank you Teri Friday, 12 Feb 1915--COMSTOCK--DOUGHERTY--The largest crowd that ever witnessed a marriage ceremony at the court house in this city, was Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Eula Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Dougherty, and Mr. David Comstock were united in marriage by Probate Judge David Bagby. It looked like the entire neighborhood of the contracting parties accompanied them to witness the ceremony--Fayette Leader.

Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Schweich, Germany, Feb. 26--Dear Scott: Have just finished reading a copy of the NEWS of January 30th, so thought I would drop you a few lines. With the exception of a sore jaw, a broken nose and a busted lip, obtained in boxing a few nights ago, I am feeling fine. We are having a number of entertainments, consisting of boxing, wresting and comedy acts. The regiment is divided and a series of boxing bouts are being staged to decide the championship of the two towns. Some great times we are having. The YMCA gives us a show now and then. They gave us one yesterday which was enjoyed immensely, and in which we had a chance to see three American women. The latter was a treat within itself. I suppose you have heard of the 89th football team. They play tomorrow at Coblenz to decide the championship of the Army of Occupation. So far, they have won every game played. Have just heard some news as to our sailing date. One of our officers who has been in Treir said we would not leave here before the 20th of May, at the earliest possible date. Well, I suppose I can stand it, although I hate to awful bad. It is not half so bad to stay here now as it was five months ago while we were in France. The people are very hard pressed for food. They have plenty, such as it is, which is always potatoes and kraut. Once in a great while they have soup, and they can get meat once a week and for one meal only. The butchers kill on Thursdays and early Friday morning the people line up before the door like hungry soldiers before the door of a mess hall. Germany is a very pretty country and has a fine climate. Don't believe it has been below zero this winter. It has been raining all this week, but we have no mud to contend with. Every little town has paved streets and the roads are macadamized. Since moving to this town I have seen quite a bit of Germany. I have had no trouble getting a pass and I have sure taken advantage of it. It costs us nothing to ride the trains or street cards, but hotel bills come pretty high. The people do not like to see us ride the trains or cars and the conductors try to collect sometimes, but they are out of luck. We pay no attention to them, and if they insist all one has to do is to look like he is going to kill a Dutchman and they sure beat it. I see there are lots of boys being mustered out of the service. I sure wish I could be one of them. But I guess I should be satisfied, as I now have a good place to sleep and get three square meals a day, which is something I didn't get while on the front. Now that it is over with, I think I would be better off at home. "Well, it is supper time, so I will close." Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--J. B. WINN DEAD--Jas. B. Winn, one of Howard county's oldest and best known citizens, died at his home south of town on Sunday night, March 23, after an illness of about two weeks from kidney trouble. Mr. Winn was born in Howard county on December 8, 1841, and was married to Miss Mary Naylor on May 31, 1867, and who preceded him to the great beyond about two years ago. They were the parents of five children, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are Warner, John and William Winn. He also leaves nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, one brother, John Winn, and one sister, Mrs. Octavo Fisher. Funeral services were held Tuesday at New Hope, where interment was made. Mr. Winn was a conscientious Christian gentleman and in his death the community has sustained an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes to the bereft. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. Dora Dyre and daughter, Mrs. Jas. Dougherty, returned the first of the week from a visit with Kansas City relatives. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. E. G. Owens and little daughter, Mary Evelyn, of Moberly, are the guest of Higbee friends. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. Ola Bradley, we learn, this week secured a divorce from her husband, Aubrey Bradley, and was given back her name, Ola Williams. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Geo. Kelso, who received his discharge from the Navy some time ago, came in from Wyoming Sunday for short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kelso. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mrs. Elizabeth O'Donnell was called to St. Louis Monday by the death of her son-in-law, Elmer Brooks, who died that day from pneumonia following an attack of the flu. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Mr. and Mrs. James Ballentine moved to their farm near Renick Tuesday. The farm was purchased this week. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--John Ballentine who has been stationed at Camp McArthur came home Tuesday having received a honorable discharge. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Glen Walker, who has been in the Navy for the past year, and stationed at Great Lakes, Ill., is now on the battleship New Mexico, and orders his address changed to that address, care postmaster at New York. He expects to take a trip to China and also to France before he again sees any of his old friends. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--R. G. Duncan, we learn, received a letter this week from his son Carl, informing him that he would sail for the good old USA on March 10, and if he was not detained beyond that date he would be at home in a short time. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--Roy Adams and Fred Alexander, of Moberly, who were tried at Marshall last week on the charge of having bribed a state witness in the Miami bank robbery case, tried at Marshall several weeks ago, each plead guilty and were fined $100 and costs. The case against the bank robber was retried and he was given 15 years. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--HAWKINS-REESE--One of the prettiest home weddings to occur in Higbee in a long time was that of Mr. H. D. Hawkins of Marshall and Mrs. Lizzie L. Reese, which occurred at the home of the latter at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, the Rev. L. F. Shook pastor of the Marshall Methodist church, officiating. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only the immediate relatives of the bride and a few of her closest and oldest neighbors being present. The attendants were Mr. William Reese, a son of the bride, and Miss Julia Edwards, the party marching into the room to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Pearl Forsythe, and preceded by Little Miss Ruth Richards, ring bearer. The latter also sang most beautifully a song appropriate to the occasion. Immediately following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins boarded the east bound Alton train for Chicago and other points east. Following their return they will make their home in Marshall. The bride is one of Higbee's best and most highly respected ladies, and will be given up by a wide circle of intimate friends and acquaintances with very great regret. The groom is one of Marshall's most substantial citizens and is a gentleman in every sense of the term. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--YATES COUPLE ELOPED--Mr. Chas. N. Robb and Miss Myrtle Craig, two popular young people of the Yates vicinity, objection being made to their marriage on account of the age of the young lady, she being but 16, took matters into their own hands Wednesday and eloped. They had evidently laid their plans in advance, for when Mr. Robb drove up to the Yates high school building, where Miss Craig was a pupil, she got in the car, for a short ride, her chums thought. On finding that their daughter had left the school, Mr. and Mrs. Craig hurried to Higbee, only to find that the young folks had boarded a train, but to where no one knew. They kept the telephone lines busy calling all the surrounding towns, and finally located the runaways in Macon, but not until after they had been married. The happy couple returned home that evening on the south bound train going to the home of Mr. Robb's brother, near Yates. They are two very popular and deserving young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a life of unalloyed bliss. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--DOUGHERTY-HAMILTON--Mr. S. E. Dougherty of near Myers and Mrs. Maria J. Hamilton of this place, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for a week or two, went to Fayette Wednesday where they were united in marriage in the parlors of Hotel Howard by Eld. H. A. Brown, the witnesses being J. M. Dougherty of Fayette and Miss Lena Williams of Burton. Mr. Dougherty is one of Howard's finest gentlemen and successful farmers. Mrs. Dougherty, who moved here recently from Renick, is not unknown to Higbee folks, having spent most of her life in this vicinity, being a sister of Wm. and J. N. Cleeton, and is a lady held in the very highest esteem by all who have the pleasure of her acquaintance. They will make their home, we learn, on the farm near Myers. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--MISS EMMA VINCENT MARRIED--Miss Emma Vincent of this place, who has been in a St. Louis Nurses' Training School for several months, was married in St. Louis yesterday to Mr. Ernest Hartman of that city. They are expected here today for a short visit. The bride is one of Higbee's sweetest young ladies, and her host of friends join the NEWS in best wishes. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--EXPOSED BY HIS WIFE, EX-PRESSMAN ENDS LIFE--Two Wagon loads of Missing Packages Found in Home of Fayette Agent.--Fayette, Mo., March 25--Everett Peacher, who was arrested in Fayette Sunday, on the charge of stealing packages while in transit from the American Express Company in this city, committed suicide at his home yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor, which he had secured in some manner when taken to his home shortly after noon to-day, to identify some of the stolen goods. For the past year the express company had been missing goods from packages, and all efforts to trace the theft failed until Saturday night, when Everett Peacher, the local ex-pressman, quarreled with his wife. Sunday Mrs. Peacher appeared before Circuit Judge A. W. Walker and told him that her husband had been stealing express packages for a year. Peacher was arrested and lodged in jail. When Peacher's premises were searched, over two wagon loads of missing goods were found in his cellar and outbuildings, the value of which was estimated at $3,000. Among the articles found were several gallons of whiskey, a diamond, gold watch, and incubator, two cases of shoes, 200 pairs of silk hose, 150 silk ties, 100 silk shirts and shirtwaists, three suits of clothes, an overcoat, 50 pounds of candy and 1,00 cigars. Peacher leaves a widow and two small children. He had been divorced from his wife, but they were remarried a few years ago. This was the first time he had ever been found guilty of any offense against the law. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--MRS. PORTER NEVINS DEAD--Mrs. Porter Nevins, who moved with her husband to Moberly some months ago, died at their home in that place Monday, following a short illness. She was about forty years old and is survived by her husband and four children, who have the profoundest sympathy of all. Interment was made at Roanoke, her old home. Friday, 28 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 49--WOMAN DIES AT 91, WAS NEVER OUT OF COUNTY--Mrs. Elizabeth Howard Was Sister-in-Law of Missouri's First Governor. Fayette, Mo., March 23--Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, who was born in Howard county, near Fayette, October 1, 1827, died after a brief illness at the home of her youngest son, Paul Howard, on a farm in Howard county, last Thursday. Funeral services were held at Mt. Gillead Baptist church, of which she had been a member for years. She was a sister-in-law of Benjamin Howard, the first territorial governor of Missouri from 1810 to 1813, the man for whom Howard county was named. He was the son of the Revolutionary hero, and was born in Virginia in 1760. Benjamin Howard was at once time a member of the Kentucky legislature and of Congress from Kentucky. He resigned from Congress to become Governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory, which became Missouri Territory during his administration in 1812. She was the widow of Thomas Howard, who came to this state in the early part of the eighteenth century from Richmond, Ky., settling in Howard county. The husband died twenty years ago. To this union 12 children were born, eight of whom are living in Howard county. They are Mrs. M. E. Allen, who resides with her brother, Paul Howard, near Fayette; Benjamin F. Howard, of Armstrong, Mo; Mrs. Nellie Herndon of New Franklin, Mo.; James Howard, Joseph Howard and Mrs. Dave Briggs, who live on farms in Howard county; Thomas Howard and Joseph Howard, both of Fayette, Mo. Mrs. Howard had never been out of Howard county during her entire life, being a woman who was a great lover of home, caring little for travel. By her death is broken the fifth generation of this Howard family, all of whom reside in the native county of the deceased. She leaves aside from her eight children, 11 grandsons, 10 granddaughters, three great-grandchildren and two treat-great-grandchildren. The home farm, which is owned by Joseph Howard of Fayette, one of the sons of the deceased, has never been deeded but twice, once being the deed issued by the government to the children. Early last fall Mrs. Howard enjoyed splendid health, but received a fall in October from which she never fully recovered. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--DR. WM. REESE DEAD--Dr. Wm. Reese died at his home in Columbia Friday night. His remains were brought to Moberly and interment made in the Deskin cemetery. For many years Dr. Reese lived in Moberly, where he practiced his profession. He was one of the best known men in the state and his tall form and "stovepipe" hat were familiar to hundreds of people. He early began the practice of going over the country accompanied by colored musicians and giving street exhibitions of his "painless teeth extraction" method--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--STOTESBERRY-JONES--Mr. Ernest Stotesberry and Miss Bertha Jones were married on the 13th at the home of Frank McAfee in Moberly where the bride had made her home for the past nine years. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. M. A. Jones of this place, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Shaeffer. The groom comes from one of the best families of Fairfield, Iowa, for which place the happy couple left at once to make their home. That sunshine and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of a host of friends. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Delano of Formosa, Kans, were here the first of the week visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. D. L. Barron, and other relatives. They are on their way to Hot Springs, Ark., where they will make their home. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--A LETTER FROM WM. LLOYD--Wm. H. Lloyd, with the army at Andernach, Germany, writes his uncle, "Warnie Lloyd", under the date of Feb 5: "I will write to let you know I am all right at the present time. We are sure having fine weather here. A big foot ball game is on for today but I can't go as I am on duty at the bath house. Things are going just fine at the present time. I do not know when we will get back, but perhaps not before May or June. I am not getting any letters. So see if you can't write once a week, because it is sure lonesome over here with no one to talk to but Dutch and I can't talk it at all. We have a fine place to stay and have beds to sleep in-- something we haven't had since we left the states. We have been sleeping on the ground and in cow sheds where horses stayed until we came on this hike. It is nice for a soldier to find a bed to sleep in. I tell you things are awful over here. When we came on this hike the people would come out and watch us eat and they hadn't had any flour or sugar for so long that they just about went crazy. I will tell you a story of where I have been. I recently went through a castle and a dungeon built in the 12th or 13th century. The guide explained that a man had been kept in the dungeon for ten years and that when they let him out he dropped dead. Then he showed us the picture on the wall. There was across where the sun shone in on it and under it was a little shelf where they put the bible. There was a clock in the wall made by the inmates with fingers, and by which they could tell the time when the sun shone in. We were shown another place, discovered only about six years ago, it is said. It was about 4 x 6 feet, and is supposed to have been made by one of the prisoners. The latter got tired of the place and with his hands dug a hole through to a place they called the pit, about 6 x 6 and 18 meters deep. In this place so the guide said, he had found money of the 12th century and several skeletons. We were then shown a place where a Prince had been kept chained because he would not marry a certain girl. We were then shown the outside of the castle and saw many cannon balls and prints of them in the walls when they had been fired in other wars." Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--E. A. Sweeney this week received a letter from his son, Rothwell, who went through the fight on the western front as a member of an anti-aircraft company, advising him of his arrival in New York on the 13th. He stated that he was being sent to Camp Meritt, NJ, and that he expected to be at home in a short time. His wife, to whom he was married in France a few months ago, will follow later. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Leonard Ancell, who has been in the railway mail service for several years, with headquarters in St. Louis, and who recently asked for a transfer, arrived yesterday with his family and will carry the mail on route 5, succeeding O. B. Harbert, who recently resigned. Mr. Ancell, as well as his family, has been anxious to return to his farm for the past year of two. He will enter on his new duties April 1. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Miller Pyle, who left for Camp Funston Tuesday of last week to receive his discharge, returned Saturday. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Born, March 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Newman, a son. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Lewis Williams of Albia, Ia., was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams, during the week. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw, 84 years old, residing with her son, Moss Shaw, seven miles southwest of town, fell Thursday of last week and broke her left leg. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--In sending his renewal, D. H. Williams of Somerton, Ariz, says, "this leaves me able to eat three squares a day." Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hightower who moved to Marshall several months ago, are the proud parents of a daughter, born on the 12th. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Ernest Warford who has been in training at Camp McArthur, Texas, came home last Friday having received his discharge. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Gordon Rankin who recently landed in this country in charge of a number of wounded soldiers, writes his sister, Mrs. John Little, that he will likely get to visit home soon. He stated that he would leave Tuesday of this week for Camp Grant, where he will be stationed. He mentioned nothing as to his discharge. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Chas C. Hon, Dr. G. M. Nichols, F. M. Tymony and H. C. Eubanks went to Marshall yesterday as witnesses in the case of the state vs. Roy Adams and Fred Alexander of Moberly, who are charged with having bribed a state witness in the Miami bank robbery case which was tried at Marshall several months ago. Forty-six witnesses were called from Moberly on the same case. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--The flu is still with us, some fifteen or twenty cases having developed in Higbee and vicinity during the week. It is in a very light form, we are pleased to state, and those stricken recover in a few days. Strict quarantine is being maintained. Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--DIED OF SLEEPING SICKNESS--Roy Campbell, west of Florida, was the first Monroe county victim of sleeping sickness, the strange malady that is breaking out in various parts of the country. He made his home with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dowell, near Harmony Church. His death occurred on Monday, after an attack lasting about ten days. During all this time the young man was apparently asleep, losing his powers of speech and taking no notice of anything around him. All efforts to arouse him were futile and he finally slumbered across the line into eternity.--Paris Appeal. (Kathy's notes: I am making an exception to my rules on the following poem, because it so well done, and because it isn't a generic death poem and the author is identified. The one blank section of the poem, is where the editor of the paper apparently dropped a line in printing. There was no mention of this woman's death in the paper of the 14th or the 21st, other than this poem.) Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--SHE SLEEPS, MY MOTHER SLEEPS--In fond memory of and in holy reverence for my angel mother who went to her Heavenly reward one year ago the 14th of this present month, I write these lines. those who have lost a mother will understand me in part at least. Your sorrow is mine, and mine is yours. We are and should be friends alike in distress. Take these simple verses and make them your own in so far as they will fit your own case. O mother dear, bright spring is here, Sweet flowers nod and bend and bloom In meadow, field and forest wide, And above thy sacred tomb. The birds now sing their merry songs, High the woodbine winds and creeps, But so silent on yon hillside there she sleeps, my mother sleeps! All the world rejoices, mother, For with spring God brings us peace; He has stayed the raging conflict, And has made the war to cease. Freedom's banners wave in triumph, On this earth a new day peeps; How you longed to see it, mother, but she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Wake, oh wake, my gentle mother, Let me hear your loving voice, And with others we'll be happy, With our friends we will rejoice! Since you closed your eyes, dear mother, Troubles seem to rise in heaps, Piling high along my pathway Since she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Lonely is the old home, mother, No one comes to light my gloom; All the house looks like you, mother, As I go from room to room. I am passing through the shadows, Thick the cloud that o'er me sleeps. Come, O God, and lift my burdens While she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Since you left me, darling mother, Few are they who seem to care. How I suffer here in anguish, How I live, or how I fare. Other hearts are beating happy, But thy child kneels here and weeps. O'er the grave where they have laid you, Where she sleeps, my mother sleeps! Life is but one round of sorrows, Troubles thicken with each breath; And the troubles of the living Outweigh far the ones of death. For I know that mother's resting, And that God His vigil keeps O'er her spirit's sweet reposing As she sleeps, my mother sleeps! I remember all your counsel, Your advice shall not be lost; I'll live up to all you taught me; I'll be true at any cost. Yes, I'll stand for God and duty Till Death's angel comes and reaps, And I lie down close beside you Where she sleeps, my mother sleeps. Yes, she sleeps, my sainted mother, Still I see her presence bright; And I hear her gently calling, ...................................................... Then she beckons me to follow, How my heart with rapture leaps! For I know that I shall meet her, Though she sleeps, my mother sleeps! JAS. F. WHITMORE Friday, 21 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 48--Mrs. John Longdon is visiting relatives in Slater. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--MRS. SARAH ROBB DEAD--Mrs. Sarah E. Robb, one of Howard County's most highly respected ladies, died at her home in Burton township, near Armstrong Tuesday night, after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by two sons, Price Robb of near Yates, and G. W. Robb of Armstrong, and three daughters Mrs. S. W. Creson of Moberly, Mrs. John Morris of Yates and Mrs. Car Snyder of Armstrong. She is also survived by one brother, Wm. Lessly of Kansas. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Huff of Moberly at Sharon church Thursday, where interment was made. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--THOS. MORTON DEAD--Thomas E. Morton died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at his home about two miles southeast of Renick. He was 54 years old and is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. The daughters are Misses Lottie and Chloe Morton. The sons are Reuben and Harry. the four children grown to young womanhood and manhood still make their home with their parents. Other near relatives are his sisters, Mrs. May Brooks, Renick, and Mrs. Sam Enoch, Moberly; two brothers, Bird and Wes Morton. Mr. Morton was a farmer of substantial means and a man held in good repute by all who knew him. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and for a number of years was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school at Renick. The funeral service was held this afternoon in the Methodist church at Renick, conducted by Rev. Seyforth and Rev. Mitchell. The remains were interred in the New Hope cemetery.--Moberly Democrat, March 10. Mr. Morton was a half brother of Mrs. Frank (Bud) Goin of this place. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--BIG HAUL OF BOOZE--Sheriff Henry Owens came over from Huntsville Wednesday and raided the home of Felix Rostello at Mine No. 11 north of town where he secured about forty pints of whisky neatly and carefully, very carefully, in fact, packed in a big suit case, and seven cases of beer, as well as a quart bottle or two which had been opened and two small whisky glasses. Rostella was arrested and placed in the city holdover for the night and the next day on the arrival of prosecuting attorney Hammett was released under bond to appear for a hearing in the justice court here on next Wednesday. Constable Bagby, who assisted in the raid, brought the booze to town where it was stored in the city hall under lock and key. Several other Italians, whose names we did not learn, were arrested at the same time, but were later turned loose. Whether or not the officials have any evidence against Rostella for bootlegging, we are not advised, and until he is arraigned it will not be known what charges the prosecuting attorney will bring. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--W. E. RENNOLDS' RESIDENCE BURNS--W. E. Rennolds, who recently purchased the old Jas. Hamilton farm east of town, and to which he moved two weeks ago, had the misfortune to have his residence destroyed by fire at noon yesterday, the fire originating in the second story from a defective flue. Fortunately, the contents of the house were saved. We are not advised as to the amount of insurance carried by Mr. Rennolds, if any. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mrs. I. N. Summers returned Friday from a visit with her mother, Mrs. Jacob Eutsey, of Hamilton, Ia., and her sister, Mrs. Orena Britton of Des Moines, Ia., whom she had not seen for ten years. A pleasant feature of the visit and one that will be long remembered by all, was a family reunion and a big dinner at the home of Mrs. Eutsey. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mrs. M. E. Webb moved to Moberly last week where she will make her home with her grandson, J. O. Webb. Mrs. Webb was one of Higbee's oldest residents, and her removal is a matter of genuine regret among a wide circle of old neighbors and friends. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--The flu has again broken out in Higbee and vicinity, some half dozen or more cases being reported. All victims are doing nicely, we are pleased to state, and no fatalities are anticipated. Proper quarantine measures have been taken and there is not much fear of anyone contracting the disease from those who are afflicted with it. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Wm. Kelso received a message Wednesday from his son, Will, advising him of his safe arrival in New York from France. He was to be sent, he stated, to Camp Meritt, NJ, and it is likely that he will be sent to one of the Western camps for his discharge. He was severely gassed on August 29, but has about fully recovered. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--NO SECOND PICTURE SHOW--Everett Tritch of Moberly who recently announced that he would rent the Hirsch building and open a second picture show in Higbee has stated, so we are informed, that he has given up the idea, for the time being, at least. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--GORDON RANKIN BACK FROM FRANCE--Gordon Rankin, who went to France with the 89th Division, landed in New York on the 11th, in charge of a company of casuals, according to a letter received yesterday by his sister, Mrs. John Little. He did not know where he would be sent. It is likely that after having delivered his charges to a base hospital he will be sent to Camp Funston to be mustered out of the service. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tongate of New Franklin were called here Monday by the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--BABY DAUGHTER DEAD--Helen Virginia, the year-old-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, died at the family home in this place at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 11, 1919, following a short illness from pneumonia Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday by the Rev. C. L. Doris, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment made in the City Cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Dan Cubbage, who was called here Sunday by the death of his brother H. C. Cubbage, returned to St. Louis Monday. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--HARVEY C. CUBBAGE DEAD--Harvey C. Cubbage, one of the best men in every respect that this community ever knew, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Winn, in this place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, March 7, 1919. While it was known that he was in poor health and that his recovery was very improbably his death came as a great shock to his family and friends as he was apparently much better of late and was able to be around town. He was taken suddenly worse Thursday afternoon, dying the next day at the hour stated, an affection of the heart being the cause of death. Mr. Cubbage was born in Owen county, Kentucky, on March 1, 1847 and had there fore just passed his 72nd year. He was married in 1871 to Miss Mary Duncan of Grayson county, Ky., and soon thereafter came to Missouri, locating near Yates, where he had since resided. He is survived by four children viz: Mrs. J. W. Winn, Higbee; Mrs. Orville Pitney, Denver, Colo., Mrs. G. P. Yates, of Yates and W. C. Cubbage of Galveston, Texas. He is also survived by four brothers--J. M. Cubbage, Denver; George Cubbage, Litchfield, Ky., Dan Cubbage, St. Louis, and Henry B. Cubbage of Higbee--and two sisters--Mrs. Annie Wortham, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Ollie Duncan of this place. He also leaves five grandchildren. Mr. Cubbage was a devout Christian, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church at Yates, with which he united in 1886. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday by Rev. White pastor of the Yates church, in the presence of a crowd of sorrowing friends which filled the church to capacity, old friends and neighbors from the Yates vicinity, among whom he had lived so long, and who knew him for his real worth, turning out en masse, which spoke more eloquently than words of the veneration in which he was held. By special request the Yates Baptist choir furnished music for the occasion. Interment was made in the city cemetery. In the death of this good man--recognized as the soul of honor by all who knew him--the community as well as his children has suffered an irreparable loss. The sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--In mentioning the death last week of Miss Nancy Robb, we were in error as to her age, she being 82 years old instead of 75. The funeral was conducted by Rev. N. B. Green of Armstrong and not by Rev. Notley Magruder, as stated. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--F. C. Bottoms, Secretary of the local Maccabee lodge, informs us of the death of one of the members, John W. Hendrickson, who conducted a meat market here about 20 years ago, his death occurring in Kansas City recently from pneumonia. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Bernice Roberts returned to Hampton Roads Tuesday after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts. He is as yet quite badly crippled from a broken leg but is improving nicely, and hopes to be able to return home in a short time as good as new. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Dr. J. W. Winn, who was called home from Waco, Texas, by the death of his father-in-law, Harvey Cubbage missed connection at Kansas City and did not arrive until Sunday night. He is delighted with military service and does not expect to be discharged for some time to come. He returned to Waco yesterday. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--Miller Pyle, who landed in New York from France about a month ago came home Friday and left Monday for Camp Funston where he will receive his discharge. He hopes to be able to return home the latter part of the week. Miller saw some of the hardest fighting of the war and had his lower limbs badly burned in a gas attack, but from which he has fully recovered. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WARREN-BURKHALTER--Mr. Clyde Warren and Miss Frances Burkhalter, two of Higbee's popular young people, whose approaching marriage had been rumored for several months, but who kept the exact date to themselves, slipped away to Fayette Wednesday where they were married early that morning by the Rev. C. L. Dorris, pastor of the Methodist church. They have gone to housekeeping in the Osburn property in the east part of town which had been fitted up for their occupancy for several weeks. The bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter and is a most vivacious and accomplished young lady, possessed of al the womanly virtues calculated to make her home a very happy one. The groom, originally from Macon county, has been a resident of Higbee for several years, and is a capable young man, sober, reliable and industrious. The NEWS extends congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life of wedded bliss. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--ANOTHER STORE FOR HIGBEE--H. K. Wilcox, who has conducted a general store at Elliott for several years, has rented the Duncan building we understand, and will move his stock to Higbee as soon as the building can be put in shape, and will add greatly to all lines. Mr. Wilcox is a capable business man and a most pleasant gentleman, and as he has an extensive acquaintance here will be able to begin business with a pretty good string of customers. The NEWS on behalf of the community, extends him the right hand of fellowship. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WM L. ROBERTS TO PENITENTIARY--Sheriff Fred Whitesides, of Columbia, came to Sturgeon today (Wednesday) and took Wm. L. Roberts into custody, under an order of the Supreme Court of Missouri, affirming the decision of the Boone county Circuit Court, assessing punishment at 20 years in the penitentiary for having killed William A. Ryland, on the 30th day of July, 1917, about four miles southwest of Sturgeon, Mo. This case created considerable excitement in the neighborhood and was one of the most unexpected killings ever had in this community, as both Ryland and Roberts were considered the best of friends. The defendant was tried on the 27th and 28th of November, 1917 at Columbia, Mo., before the Hon. David H. Harris, judge and a jury. He was represented by Arthur Bruton and W. H. Hulett of Centralia, Mo, and Frank G. Harris of Columbia, Mo. The State was represented by W. M. Dinwiddie, Prosecuting Attorney, and H. C. Anderson of Columbia, Mo. Defendant has been out on bond since his conviction awaiting the determination of the Supreme Court on his appeal--Sturgeon Leader. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--WILL THORNBURG MARRIED--Will Thornburg, who has been connected with the State Bank at Thermopolis, Wyoming, for the past two years, was married in Denver last Friday evening to Miss Lydia Thomas of the State of Washington. The groom is a Randolph county boy--a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thornburg, of south of town. He is one of the finest young men that the county ever turned out. He came from one of the best and oldest families in this section of Missouri and in addition to being bright energetic and able, is "as clean as a hound's tooth" in all of the walks of life. He has demonstrated his worth since entering the employ of the State Bank at Thermopolis. He started at the bottom and now is first assistant cashier in one of the biggest banking institutions in the state of Wyoming. There were an even dozen men ahead of him when he started--now there is no one--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--John W. Dougherty, the circuit clerk, has been quarantined this week on account of the fact that his children are sick with scarlet fever. The children are said to be improving and it is hoped that they will soon be well again--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 14 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 47--FORMER MOBERLY CONTRACTOR IN BAD--U. S. A. Houck, fifty years old, now living at Queen City, Mo., is under arrest in St. Louis on a charge of violating the Mann act. Houck is a former well known contractor of this city. He was arrested and after being given a preliminary hearing has been bound over to the federal grand jury. The girl in the case is Gladys Palmer, sixteen years old, of Saliswa, Okla. According to her story, she met Houck at Saliswa, Okla. and he brought her to St. Louis. She came with him, she claims, on his promise that he would give her a position as companion to his wife. Her story also goes that he had registered their names at various hotels as father and daughter and of his mistreatment of her.--Moberly Democrat. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Harry Gilmore and Mrs. Richard Atkins, both of Fayette spent the last of last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lloyd. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--ARRESTED FOR OLD OFFENSE--Thos. Robb, of the vicinity of Higbee, was tried this afternoon before Justice Warwick McCanne on a charge which has been hanging over him since 1917. During that year he rented a buggy and harness from the White livery barn and instead of returning them sold them. He has not been around here since then until recently when he was located by Constable Jim Childers and brought to justice. The decision of the court today was that the matter would be dropped if he would pay for the buggy and harness and the costs on the case. If he fails to produce the money the charge will stand and other measures taken to right the wrong.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Mrs. S. E. Robb, a sister of the late Joseph Lessly of this place, is critically ill at her home near Armstrong. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Mrs. B. F. Kirby and son, Charles, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Comstock, at Salisbury last week. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--D. M. Sunderland, Jr., this week purchased the 80-acre farm of Steve Woods southeast of Armstrong at $75 per acre and has taken possession. Mr. Sunderland and family are given up by the people of this vicinity with a great deal of regret. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--LOSES RESIDENCE BY FIRE--The residence of Hiram Melville, northwest of town, was destroyed by fire, together with most of its contents, one day last week, the fire originating, it is presumed from a match dropped by some of the women folks, who were making a search in an upstairs closet for mice. We did not learn the amount of insurance carried, if any. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--In mentioning last week the outcome of the suit to set aside the will of the late Joseph Lessly, we stated that Mr. Lessly made his home for several years preceding his death with his daughter, Mrs. Blackford Adams, to whom he left two shares of his estate, which we thought was a fact. Such, we have since been informed, was not the case at all, and that he lived in his own home right up to the time of his death. We certainly had no intention of coloring the matter one way or another, but aimed to give the facts as we thought they were without prejudice to either side. The plaintiffs, we learn, have taken an appeal and will fight the case to the bitter end. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--IN MEMORY OF MRS. PAT CARSON--Mrs. Pat Carson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Warford, born June 25, 1899 in Howard county. She was married to Patrick Carson Feb. 13, 1916. To this union were born two children, Pearl, two years old, and Mildred five weeks old. She was a member of the Baptist church of Higbee. She was a true Christian and a devoted wife and mother. She died December 2, 1918, and was laid to rest in New Hope cemetery. (Poem) Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--MISS NANCY ROBB DEAD--Miss Nancy Robb, who made her home with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Snyder, of near Burton, was found dead in bed about 11 o'clock Monday night by Mrs. Snyder, death having resulted, it is presumed, from heart trouble. Miss Robb was about 75 years old and had been totally blind for several years. She is survived by three brothers and two sisters, viz: Fred Robb of this place, George Robb of Armstrong and Wm. Robb of near Sharon; Mrs. Wm. Snyder, and Mrs. Rolie Jones of near Higbee. She was a devoted Christian lady and been a consistent member of the Baptist church since early girlhood. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday by the Rev. Notley Magruder and interment made in the Phillips family cemetery. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--MR. AND MRS. REID ENTERTAIN--Mr. and Mrs. Chester Reid entertained Friday, Feb. 28, at a seven-course, six o'clock turkey dinner at their cozy cottage on Grand Ave. Although the wind and snow were traveling sixty miles an hour, you could see each guest wending his way for he well knew what turkey dinner at Mrs. Reid's meant. After dinner the games of cards and "42" were played. Sweet music was furnished by their daughter, Miss Mary Beth on their "Aeolian." Twelve o'clock only came too soon. Each bade the host and hostess good night only to promise to come again. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lambier, Mr. and Mrs. Elerd Baker, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Walton, Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols, Mrs. Mary Simms, of Warrensburg, Mo., Misses Nadyne Waddle Higbee and Fay Reeves of Lincoln, Mo. A GUEST Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Reese and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goin, who moved to Springfield, Ill., several months ago, returned to Higbee this week to remain, we are glad to state. Mr. and Mrs. Will Richards, who also moved to Springfield about the same time, are expected back next week. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Will Lessly of Hunnewell, Kansas, spent the first of the week with his niece, Mrs. Blackford Adams. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Robert Gruber purchased the Henry Hare property in the east part of town this week for $1800. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--H. L. Bivens, of Novinger, who recently bought the Moore pool hall, this week purchased the John McGill residence property in the south part of town for $1100. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Willard Daggs came home Saturday from Camp Merit, NJ, on a short furlough for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Daggs. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Ernest Hitt, popularly known as "Casey," who has been at work at Marshall for some time, purchased W. W. Brundege's dray business Monday and took immediate charge. His many friends wish him success. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--MRS. M. P. OWSLEY--From the Windsor Review--Eva, daughter of George and Mary Bryant, was born at Renick, Randolph county, MO., September 12, 1886, and departed this life at the Christian Church Hospital at Kansas City, MO., February 21, 1919, being, therefore, 32 years, 5 months and 9 days of age. In December 1908, she came to Windsor, Mo., with the family and had been a resident here until her passing into the Great Beyond. She professed her faith in Christ and became a member of the M. E. Church, South, at an early age. On August 8, 1917, she united in marriage to Matthew Pierce Oswley, and was a loving and faithful wife. She leaves to mourn their loss, a devoted husband, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. It has never been our lot to record a more sad and appalling event than the death of Mrs. Pierce Owsley, which occurred last Friday morning in Kansas City, where she had been taken for treatment. "Eva," as we all called her, was one of earth's rare characters--who that ever knew her could forget her charming personality? Beautiful in so many ways, with an expression of face as honest and sincere as it was winsome and attractive, with a voice persuasive and musical in its tones, with kindness, gentleness and sympathy unbounded for those in distress, and with love for all, she was certainly a woman one could never forget. She possessed a mind quick and active and well stored with useful information. >From the beginning of her married life, she contributed her full share of earnest effort, which helped so largely to make their home what it was, and it was in her ho me that all her talents shone to the best advantage. There she was a queen. "Her husband safely trusted her and called her blessed." There she welcomed with a glad hand every coming guest and made their stay a delight. She was her husband's confidential counselor in the innermost secrets of his heart. Her faith was simple and childlike in its acceptance of god's truth, but strong and unconquerable in the great struggle with disease and death. Before her marriage she tried faithfully to fill a mother's place in her father's home; she endeavored to fill a mother's place in the hearts of her sisters; and well did she succeed. She had formed the habits of sacrifice and service for others, which endeared her so much to her friends. Her young life was poured out for the happiness and welfare of others, and we feel that she should have been spared to enjoy the fruits of her labors; but we find her called away, yet we can be assured that she has her reward in the world to which she has gone. After her marriage, she and Pierce went to their little cottage. How happy she was in planning each detail! Every thought seemed to be of her home and husband, and everything was done for "Pierce." The writer knows so well how she loved him and planned for his happiness and welfare and how interested she was in the dear little home, with its little garden and flowers, and how she longed and planned to go back to them soon. Her physician advised that she give up her home duties and have no cares whatever, in the hope of staying the disease, so she and Pierce went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owsley, where loving hands did all possible for her welfare. How she regretted leaving her little home that she loved so well, and to be compelled to have others wait upon her. but she appreciated it all and said, "they are so good to me,"--Mrs. Owsley always filling a mother's place; and the devotion between the two was indeed beautiful. She was so cheerful at all times and always had a smile, saying she felt better. Her friends marveled that she was so anxious to go to the hospital, but she wanted to get well and get back to her home duties. It was her deep, abiding faith that all would be well. Although she had been in declining health for several weeks, and her husband, family and friends had been anxiously watching her, hoping that she would improve, they were prostrated with grief. From many associations with her, it was but natural that the writer learned to love her and treasure her friendship. One of her sisters said, "you can say nothing too good about Eva." What wondrous words of praise! Of how few of us can it be said! The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the M. E. Church, being conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. T. Raney, in the presence of a crowded house. The floral offerings were very elaborate and beautiful. The service was well adapted to give consolation and was based on the miracle of Jesus in raising the daughter of Jairus from the dead (Mark 5:22-23, 35-43). (poem) She was laid to rest in the city cemetery. The sun was sinking in the west, the stillness of the Sabbath day pervaded all nature about a sobbing multitude as the minister read, "Earth to earth, dust to dust." The curtains of night gathered around the quiet sleeper "safe in the arms of Jesus." And there we left her beneath an embankment of flowers, every leaf and petal of which were eloquent of the undying love we bore her, and turned sadly to our homes, knowing that in the god province of god, we shall see her again. (poem). Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--ANOTHER BARBERSHOP FOR HIGBEE--Higbee is to have a third barbershop, Will Reed and Roy Richards having formed a partnership and rented the Pattrick building, and will be ready for business as soon as they can get their fixtures here. As Messrs. Reed and Richards are good barbers and each has a host of friends, it goes without saying that they will enjoy an extensive patronage. They have the best wishes of all for success. Friday, 7 Mar 1919, Vol 32. No 46--Bernice Roberts came home Sunday from Norfolk, Va., on a short furlough for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts. He enlisted in the navy last summer and on his first trip to France had the misfortune to fall about thirty feet on board ship breaking his left leg below the knee, both bones protruding through the flesh. He was picked up for dead, and for a day or two the outcome of his injuries could not be told. He was taken to a hospital on reaching France, and was able to return only about four weeks ago. While he has been able to disperse with his crutches he is far from well and has to walk with a cane. He will return Tuesday and after several weeks more in the hospital hopes to come back home as good as ever. The NEWS, along with his host of friends, sincerely trusts that such will be the case. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Was glad to see the article about Thos. Jennings 7 Feb. issue He was buried in the Robb cemetery, I had no infor. on him He was born 3 Jul 1864 says on his stone Thanks Kathy another question solved. Berta

Hazel & Duayne Holland wrote: > Roberta, I don't know if this is the KKK group that you are referring too > but I remember my aunt saying one time there was a Kitchen Klatter Klub > group . Perhaps that is what the KKK group the ladies were belonging too. I > have been reading the paper inserts also and when they were referring to > them they were always meeting and describing the luncheon that was prepared. > Could this be it. I know my aunt was from around that area, but she has > long since passed away and it was years ago when she mentioned it to me. > Hazel > -----Original Message----- > From: Roberta Sheridan <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 4:47 AM > Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] [Fwd: KKK] > > >This is what some of the women of Higbee also said to me, They though it had > something to do with a kitchen club. Berta >

Roberta Sheridan wrote: > Laura: I'm not doing any research on the Kukluxklan, This is in > referance to a group of ladies from Higbee that went under the mane of > KKK. The doctor's wife happened to be a member. Berta

Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Arthur Holtzclaw this week sold his farm of 86 acres southwest of town to his father, A. C. Holtzclaw, and will see a big lot of personal property on the 28th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--CAR TURNS TURTLE AND BURNS--Cecil Allen and Berry Dawson of Armstrong were speeding this way about midnight Friday and over turned their seven passenger Studebaker on the hill near Kimberly, leaving it there turtle shape to burn up. When the car upset it pinned the men under it, but Berry, armless as he is, managed to crawl out and to a nearby house he got assistance and Allen was extracted from under the car. Freed from the machine and both uninjured they walked into town and put up at the Radium Hotel over night. The storage batteries caused the gasoline to ignite and when morning came there was nothing left but ashes of the splendid machine of the night before--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Born, on the 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Obb Jones, a son. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Omar Edwards returned home from San Antonio, Texas, last Thursday, having received his discharge from the army. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--May Shafer came home Sunday from Camp Funston for a few days, returning Wednesday. He has no idea when he will receive his discharge, but hopes to be at home soon to remain. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a message from her brother, Miller Pyle, who has been in France for a year or more, Monday, stating that he had landed in New Jersey and would likely be at home soon. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Roy Richards, who recently landed in New York, from France, arrived home Saturday from Camp Dodge, Ia., to remain. While he saw no fighting because of the fact that he had to be taken to a hospital for an operation soon after his arrival in France, he has many interesting experiences to relate. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--A big delegation of Higbee folks were called to Moberly Wednesday as witnesses in the case of Mrs. H. Land and others vs. Mrs. Blackford Adams and others, the suit being the break the will of their father, the late Joseph Lessly. We go to press too early to give the result of the trial. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--The home of Mrs. Lizzie Reese was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Thursday evening of last week, the occasion being a cut glass shower tendered Mrs. Reese, who is soon to be married to a prominent Marshall gentleman, by a number of her young friends. The evening was most pleasantly spent in music and dancing. Dainty refreshments were served. Those present: Misses Thelma Hare, Alberta Smith, Edna Young, Vera Rankins, Ganelle Laight, Sopha Lewis. Messrs. Odus Warford, James Palfrey, Geo. Olinger, Dewey Goin, Forest Lee and Wm. Reese. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--H. E. PATTRICK CRITICALLY ILL--H. E. Pattrick, one of the community's oldest and most highly respected citizens, is critically ill at the home of his son, L. T. Pattrick, northwest of town, and unless a change for the better comes soon he is not likely to survive many hours. Mr. Pattrick is in his 90th year. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--WHITE MAY BE ALIVE--Mr. and Mrs. T. H. White have just received a letter from Miss Ruth Oswald, of Kansas City, containing some favorable news regarding their son, Sergeant Roger E. White, whom they have been unable to hear from for many months. Miss Oswald had just had an interview with James Bowden, of Kansas City, Kansas, who reported that he and Sergeant White were fighting together; that they were both injured by a machine gun; that they were given first aid and left in a shell hole for two days, from which they were later removed to a dressing station and property treated by the army surgeons. They were both brought to the United States on the same vessel and placed in a hospital at Newport News, Virginia, and that the last Bowden heard of Sergeant white he was in the hospital at Newport News. It transpires that Bowden was also reported killed in action, and his parents could not get any information about him. They were agreeably surprised when he reached home a few days ago, after having made up their minds that he was dead. It is assumed that the rules of the army hospitals prevent Sergeant White from writing home and that the report of his having been killed in action was an error, due to the similarity of names. At any rate, there is still hope that the young man is alive and that some time in the near future he will return home--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--RECEIVE PARTICULARS OF SON'S DEATH--Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lyons, of Malvern, Ark., formerly of this place, have received the following letter from the department at Washington relative to the death of their son, Harry, who was killed in action June 6: "Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of December 26th, and in reply I beg to inform you that the service record book of Corporal Harry T. Lyon, MC, which has just been received at these headquarters, shows that he was killed June 6th by machine gun fire during an attack at Torcy, France, and that he was buried in grave No. 44, cemetery No. 29, in the road between Torcy and Champillon. "I regret, however, that I am unable to give you any information with regard to his personal belongings, as no report of any kind regarding same has yet been received at these headquarters. Owing to the urgent need of all available shipping space during the period of hostilities, the personal effects of our fallen soldiers in a great many instances were held on the other side until they could be more conveniently returned to this country, and it is quite probable that such was the case with the effects of Corp. Lyon. You may be assured, however, that should they or any word regarding them be received at these headquarters you will be promptly notified in the matter." Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--L. A. STARK PASSES AWAY--One by one those who have passed the allotted three score and ten years are passing away. Louis Allen Stark, the youngest son of the late William and Catherine Stark, was born July 15, 1842, died Feb 4, 1919, making him 76 years, months and 19 days old at the time of his death. Uncle Lou, as he was familiarly called, lived his entire life on the old homestead south of Huntsville, Randolph County. In his last sickness friends and neighbors did all in their power to relieve his suffering, which lasted one month. The funeral service was held at the country home at one o'clock Feb 5th, conducted by Rev. N. B. Green, an old acquaintance of the deceased. The beautiful singing by the Roanoke choir will never be forgotten by the family. He was laid to rest in the Roanoke cemetery. Uncle Lou was married Feb. 4, 1875, to Miss Dora Alexander. To this union three daughters were born, Miss Eva B. Stark, Mrs. J. A. Lockridge and Mrs. R. C. Robb who, with the mother and two grandchildren survive him. Besides the immediate family he leaves three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Minor of Chicago, Ill; Mrs. Porter Mayo and Mrs. J. D. Richeson of Clifton Hill, also quite a number of nephews and nieces. The pall bearers were six of his nephews, John Stark, Willie Stark, Rector Stark, Jim Stark, Walter Richeson and Ed Mayo. The deceased united with the Silver Creek Baptist church when he was about twenty years old and remained true to his belief until death. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a good citizen, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Mrs. Foster Enochs and little daughter, Virginia, of Kirksville, are the guests of Mrs. Enochs' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coleman. Friday, 21 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 44--Frank Goin of Springfield, Ill is the guest of Higbee relatives and friends. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--AUBREY ASBURY TAKES HIS OWN LIFE--The people of the Mt. Airy community were greatly shocked on last Saturday morning when it became known that Aubry Asbury, a young man 19 years of age had committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun. Young Asbury is a son of Mrs. E. D. Jarman, residing near Mt. Airy and he was employed by Charley Mayo a well known farmer of the community. Friday evening he went home and that night Mr. and Mrs. Jarman went to a party at the home of a neighbor. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mayo and upon returning home about one o'clock Mr. Jarman upon opening the door saw your Jarman sitting in a chair in an upright posture just as if he was asleep, the head being inclined. He didn' t know that he had shot himself, but seeing the gun grabbed it, and not knowing possibly what the intentions of the young man were, but discovered he had shot himself. He called to his neighbor, Mr. Mayo who was still in the conveyance in front of the home; and upon further investigation they found that young Asbury had tied a strap to the trigger of the gun and pulled it with his foot; the charge of the gun piercing his heart and resulting in instant death. A coroner's inquest was held Saturday and the verdict of the jury was suicide. The young man left no note or word with anyone explaining his rash act. He was a cripple. The funeral was preached at the Roanoke Baptist church Sunday afternoon, by Rev. C. W. Smith of this city. Burial at the Roanoke cemetery.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Dear Scott:--I have not written to you since the St. Mehiel drive, but you may be assured it was not because I have not thought of you, for I think of you and all of my Higbee friends continuously. I receive the paper regularly now and sure appreciate it. Well, so far as I know, all of the Higbee boys are OK, thanks to Him above. During the last drive we sure had a sample of what Sherman called war. But, leave it to me, I think he expressed it in a very ill form. I know the boys went through every bit Sherman said war was when they crossed the Meuse, for I crossed with them. I will say, for one thing, the 89th did not receive full credit for what they did, that was because we did not have a press agent. The marines had one. But what I know to be a fact, does not speak any better for the marines than for the doughboys of this division. On the night we crossed the Meuse, the 2nd Division--Marine--was on our left. There was one regiment that did not have enough men left to make a full company. What few that were left fell in behind the Third Battalion of the 356th Inf., afraid to face the music of the Dutch. The commanding officer of the regiment threw a slang expression at them and said: "Get out from that bunch of fighting farmers or there will not be a one of you left to tell the tale." This I heard with my own ears. Then, one of their wounded men who came into our aid station the following day told me the same words. At the time he did not know that our 3rd was to support their regiment across the river. Now, that is all over I have nothing more to say. I see where there is some talk of running Pershing for president. I am sorry to sat that it is one sad mistake the people of the US will make if they do nominate him. I know nothing of his ability for the presidency, but I do know his ability as a military man. When you have a man with Pershing's ability for the military, keep him in the military where he best can serve. There is no question as to his ability as a general, so why ruin him by pushing him in as a president as we did Grant. I have seen quite a bit of Germany and will say I like it much better than I do France. It has a much better climate and on the whole it is a better country. The scenery is very pretty I have seen the Rhine from a distance and like the country fine. But give the US first, last and all the time. I cannot say too much for the hospitality of the German people as they show it here to us. They have treated us swell. I am billeted in one of their homes and they sure try to make it home for me. Every night before going to bed I have to go into their room and partake of hot milk; cake and coffee. If we refuse they seem to be highly insulted. Of course we rarely refuse for we like to keep them in good spirits. We have hiked all through the occupied territory and anywhere we stopped the people showed us a great time. We are now located near the city of Frier and I get a pass quite often to visit the city. There are several old roman ruins there which are a curiosity to see. This city is one of the oldest in Germany and I have been told by some of the English speaking people that they have a great many tourists to see the city. I didn't know there were so many German people who could speak English. The number is surprising. I was taken by surprise today when I walked into a store and asked for some postal cards in their language and a pretty girl who was running the establishment asked my why I spoke German and how much of it I spoke, in as plain and correct English as I ever heard. I told her I did not speak very much. By questioning hard I found she had been educated in Metz and could speak four languages. It is near retreat time so I will have to close. Hoping to see all of you soon, I remain. David Sharp, San. Div. 356 Inf. Your Friend. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--RETURNED SOLDIERS, TAKE NOTICE--The YMCA at Moberly is endeavoring to secure a list of returned soldiers of Randolph County purpose of which will be made known later. If you are a returned soldier and residing in the county will you kindly send your name to Mr. Jamie Butterly, Cadet Flyer, Moberly. The association will be glad to receive and list it with the other soldiers. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--A LETTER FROM FRANCE--Lawrence Welch, one of Higbee's most reliable colored citizens and who got no further than Camp Funston in his experience as a soldier, on account of the armistice, hands us the following letter, received this week from his cousin, Leslie Foster, of Gilliam, where he saw some hard service as a machine gunner in France: "This leaves me well and I hope it will find you well. I thought I would drop you a line as I heard you had returned home. Victor Creson and I are both getting along all right. We are now at Lassay in western France, not far from the sea coast. My company, with the other machine gun companies of the 92nd Division received its preliminary training of about six weeks in the village of Fesnes Sur Apance in eastern France. We entered the line in the Vosges Mountains in the latter part of August, near the city of St. Die. There was a town, Frapelle near our position which, prior to our coming to the line neither the allies nor the Germans could hold for any length of time. One night we, with our machine guns and the French artillery, put a barrage over the town, and under that went our boys of the 317th Engineers and took the town. Not during our entire stay in this section was Frapelle again in German hands. While in this section I was sent to the gas school of the 1st corps, and under British and American instructors learned the art of gas warfare. When I was returned to my company it was in the Argonne Forest. There our division took some towns from the Germans. Then we went to Pout-a-Moussour. It is quite a large city and nearly every house there had been struck by a shell. Once in an airplane raid on the city a bomb missed our dugout by about 20 feet. On the morning of Nov. 10 we started a drive on the German lines opposite our positions. We took their first line of trenches and then went beyond that and cleared a large wood of them, making them depart in such haste that they left much ammunition and other supplies, which we captured. They tried to stop our advance, using a desperate artillery and machine gun fire. The fighting was stopped at 11 o'clock on the morning of Nov. 11. We had a detachment of Germans almost surrounded at that time. Picture the sudden cessation of innumerable artillery batteries, rifle and machine gun fire by the notes of a bugle and the hush that came over the world after a sudden cessation of hostilities. We talked to quite a few of the Germans after it was over. That night "No Man' s Land" was illuminated by rockets, star shells and bonfires, where the night before the faintest glow of a match would have drawn the most intense barrage of shot and shell. We don't know how long it will be before we are coming back, but are pretty anxious for it to come around." Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--A SURPRISE PARTY--In honor of a returned soldier boy, E. Blakely, there was a big surprise party given at the home of N. Blakely, near Yates, last Sunday. The young soldier had been prevailed upon to attend morning services at the church and upon his return was greeted by 81 guests who had come to give him welcome home. The pleasure of the day was not all of the young man's, for the guest were entertained by the soldier's recital of the many hardships through which he had passed in a foreign land. Refreshments were served and a dandy good time in general was had by all. Those present: Rev. White, Cooper Dennis and family, Seymour Andrews and family, Thos. Robb and family, Wm. Swetnam and family, Thos. Banning and family, Mr. and Mrs. N. Magruder, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swetnam, Estill Robb and family, Stephen Pitney and family, John Blakely and family, Mrs. Travis Magruder and daughter, Mrs. Walker Magruder and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, Frank Pitney and family, W. t. Williams and family, John Sartin and family, Thaney Blakely and family, Wm. Creson and family, Miss Venira Blakely, Miss Bertha Jones, Mrs. Edna Sunderland, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Miss Mary Durnil, Mrs. Pearl Yates, and Mary Goon, Messrs. Roy Ware, Wilton Ware, John Duncan, Robt. Yates, Bryan Woods, Robt. Tribble, Ray Bartie, L. O. Green. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mrs. Clarence Feland was called to Columbia yesterday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. J. P. Goldsberry. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Cards were received here this week announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Burgess of Kansas City, who has been named Richard Nelson. Mrs. Burgess will be best remembered as Miss Naomi Robb. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Hampton Perkins, who is still suffering from the after effects of the flu, and which he seems to be unable to shake off, was in town Tuesday for the first time in several weeks. He informed us that if he made no further improvement he might take a short trip to the south following his sale on the 24th. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--D. M. Sunderland Jr., last week sold his farm of 90 acres, better known as the Fred Robb farm, to Mrs. Silas Proctor, and will give possession at once. We did not learn the price paid. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Born, on the 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Burckhartt, a daughter. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mrs. Virgil Phillips and daughter, Miss Alberta, of near Burton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Magruder during the week. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richards received a letter last week from their son, Roy, advising them of his safe arrival in this country. Soon after reaching France, Roy was operated on for appendicitis and has never fully recovered his strength. He hopes to soon be at home after a short stay at the hospital at Camp Dodge, Ia. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Miss Cora Buckley, who recently passed a civil service examination, received notification this week of her appointment to a position in the treasury department at Washington. She will leave about the 25th, and assume her duties March 1. Her sister, Miss Ruth, has been holding a similar position in Washington for several months. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--The name of George Hughes, whose address was given as Higbee, RFD No. 1, appeared in the casualty list this week, he being reported as slightly wounded. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--The Luther Warford sale last Saturday drew a big crowd and everything brought top prices, the sale totaling much more than had been expected. Mr. Warford and family left Tuesday for Glendale, Arizona, with the view of making it their home. They are given up with a great deal of regret by a wide circle of friends, and all join the NEWS in the hope that health and prosperity may ever attend them. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--BETTER PICTURES AT THE GEM--Manager C. H. Cleeton of the Gem informs us that, beginning March 5, the Gem will show the best pictures that money can buy, he having this week closed a contract with the producers for the Paramount Artcraft Star Service, which features such stars as Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite Clark, Chas. Ray, Geraldine Farrar, Billie Burke, Wm. S. Hart, D. W. Griffin productions and "Fatty" Arbuckle. Friday, 14 Feb 1919, Vol 32. No 43--Mrs. Ernest Short of Madison Mo returned to her home today after several days visit with the family of Wm. Short. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--7 Feb 1919--A LETTER FROM W. H. LLOYD--Warnie Lloyd this week received the following letter from his nephew, W. H. Lloyd, who is with the army of occupation in Germany, written Jan 16: "Will drop you a few lines to let you know I am well, and hope this finds you the same. I guess you are working everyday. Well, so am I. But not hard work. It is just now and then you work in the army, and then it is not work--it is duty. We have a bed to sleep on now and two sheets--white--and we change them two a week. I am in Andernarch, Germany. It is a place of about 30,000. But you know how an American is: he wants to be here one day and gone the next. A YMCA man said all the soldiers asked him when were they going to get some chocolates, when were they going to get paid and when were they going home. I guess he was about right. That is about all they ask anybody nowadays, because they are ready to come home any time they start them. They are all anxious to get back to the states and so am I. "I haven't heard tell of Tom, (Longdon) but wrote him about two weeks ago. Guess he will get it. "I haven't received a letter from anyone since I have been in France, and think it about time I was getting a letter from someone from the states. I would like to get one to see what it looks like, and hear some news once in awhile. Everything is going fine so far. I am enjoying the best of the trip in European country, but I do not like the people. The states are good enough for me. I don't know for sure, but I don't think we will get back until March or April, but when we do there will be a big time in the old town that night. I hope everybody back there is well and doing well, because I know how it is not to get a letter or hear from home or some of your friends. We are still on the Rhine, and have been here since Nov 16. I have sure seen some country over here, and hope to tell you all about it soon." (Note: The theme of not receiving any mail was repeated in the letters of many of the young soldiers. A later account confirmed that the problem was in the delivery of the mail to that part of Europe, not the lack of letters.) Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--FARM FOR SALE--Seventy-three acres farm lying on county road 6 miles southwest of Higbee. Good house, barn, etc. At a big bargain if taken at once. Call or address U. M. Thompson, Route 2, Higbee, Mo. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--WM. J. SNYDER DEAD--Wm. J. Snyder, a pioneer citizen of Howard county died at his home near Burton Monday night at 8 o' clock. The deceased was born in Chariton County near Switzler's old mill, June 2nd, 1840. He united with the Methodist church in 1862. He is survived by his wife and two brothers, B. F. Snyder of Fayette, and five sisters. The funeral and burial will take place today (Wednesday) at 2:30 o'clock--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--IN MEMORIAM--Mrs. Anna Pitsford, beloved wife of George Irvin Pitsford, who died at her home near Higbee on December 22, 1918, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deitreck, of Wyaconda, and was born in Clark county on July 15, 1883. She was married to Mr. Pitsford on May 23, 1914, and moved to this place about a year ago. They were the parents of one child, Mary Alice, who with the heartbroken husband and father, survives. She also leaves her parents, two sisters: Mrs. Lizzie Grinnel, and Miss Sallie, of Wyaconda, and one brother, John, of Camp Bowie, Texas. She was a consecrated Christian woman and was a member of the Methodist church at Wyaconda, with which she united in 1904. She was likewise a dutiful daughter and loving and devoted wife and mother, and during her short residence here endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. she bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude, and when the Death Angel came he found her prepared and unafraid. The body was taken back to her old home and tenderly laid to rest amid the scenes of her childhood in Bear Branch cemetery. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Thos. Waller Todd, one of Howard county's prominent young farmers, died at his home near Fayette Friday of last week from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Margaret Maupin, who taught school here several terms. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper went to Fayette Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Cooper's nephew, Dick Robinson, who died at the home of his father Lum Robinson, three miles north of Fayette, on the 1st, from tuberculosis. He was in the draft and went to Ft. Snelling, Minn., last summer, but was discharged a few months later on account of ill health. He is survived by his father and one brother. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. John W. Blakely went to Yates Wednesday to see Mr. Blakeley's brother, Elbert, who returned from France two or three weeks ago, and who returned home Tuesday from Camp Funston. He saw some hard service and spent several weeks in a hospital as a result of a gas attack. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks received a letter this week from her brother, Miller Pyle, who left France for England last December, informing her that by the time she received the letter he would be on his way home. It is needless to add that she, as well as other relatives and friends can hardly wait for his arrival. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mrs. Dan Rice Sr., while returning home Saturday, tripped on a loose board in one of the few remaining wooden sidewalks in town, and was thrown violently to the ground striking on her right shoulder. On account of her shoulder swelling and being so sore that any movement was almost impossible, the extent of her injuries could not be determined until yesterday when it was found that besides being severely bruised and shaken up generally she had three ribs broken. It will be some time before she will be able to be out. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--R. G. Duncan and Travis Magruder attended the funeral of L. A. Stark at Yates Wednesday. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Joe Lusby came home Wednesday from Camp Funston to remain. We could not learn as to whether or not he saw overseas duty. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. John Egley and children were called to Lansing, Kansas, Wednesday by the death of Mrs. Egley's sister, Mrs. W. H. Byrd, who died at her home in that place that day. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. David Chaney and Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Patterson were called to Moberly Wednesday by the death of Wm. Chaney's sister, Mrs. Mary J. Strain. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--We printed bills this week for Caleb Lynch, who will sell a big lot of personal property on the 10th. See list in this issue. Mr. Lynch has decided to quit farming, for a time, at least, and will likely locate in Higbee, Moberly or Armstrong. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Our congratulations to Miss Alberta Andrews. One of the twenty-three Juniors in music at Howard-Payne college, Fayette, in a recital examination, she made second to the highest grade in the class. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--The many Higbee friends of Josh Lynch, who has been in a hospital at Camp Pike, Ark., several weeks suffering from a severe attack of measles, will be glad to know that he is doing nicely and will soon be able to be out. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mrs. Bert Walker has been confined to her home most all week as a result of having stepped on a rusty nail last Sunday, which penetrated her foot to quite a depth. The foot was badly swollen for a day or two and it was feared blood poison might result, but all danger of that has passed, we are pleased to say, and she will be able to be out as usual in a few days. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Luther Warford sold his farm of 70 acres four miles south of town last Friday to R. A. Reynolds at $45 per acre, and will sell all of his personal property, a list of which can be seen in this issue, tomorrow, the 8th, beginning at 10 o'clock, and will leave as soon after the sale as possible with his family for Arizona with the view of locating. Some more mighty good people gone wrong, we are afraid, and along with their numerous other friends hope their removal is only temporary. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--EDWARD MCCUNE DEAD--Edward McCune died this morning at 6:30 o'clock at his home, six miles southwest of Clark. Mr. McCune had not been strong for some time, but was in his usual health when he got up this morning about 5 o'clock to start the fire. He was suddenly taken ill and passed away before a physician could reach him. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two brothers. The sons are Ambrose and Reuben who live near Clark. The brothers are Henry McCune who lives in Montana, and John McCune, who resides in Ripley County, Mo. Mr. McCune belongs to one of the widely known families in Randolph county. He was a prosperous farmer and stock dealer; a man respected in his community for his business ability and just dealings. He was the son of Rev. John McCune, deceased, who in his day was a familiar figure among the ministers of the Christian church in Randolph county. Mr. McCune followed the teachings of his father, united with the church, and lived an died in the faith it teaches. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the Christian church in Clark, conducted by Rev. Larson. Burial in Macedonia cemetery, east of Clark--Moberly Democrat, Feb 4. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--HIGBEE TO HAVE ANOTHER PICTURE SHOW--Higbee, we learn, is to have another picture show, Everett Tritch of Moberly, and an experienced picture show man, having rented the Hirsch building, it is said, which will be remodeled and made into an up to date moving picture theater, and be ready for occupancy about March 1. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Roberts received a letter this week from their son, Bernice, advising them of his save arrival in this country from France. Shortly after entering the navy, and while making a trip to France, Bernice fell down a hatchway of his ship, falling a distance of twenty-five feet, and broke both bones of his right leg just below the knee, the bones protruding through the flesh. On reaching France he was hurried to a hospital where he has been ever since. He has never been able to walk without the aid of crutches. He hopes to be as good as new following an x-ray examination to be made of the injury, and The NEWS joins his many friends in the hope such will be the case. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--MARTIN TRIPLETT DEAD--The many Higbee friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Triplett, who moved from this vicinity to Redstone, Montana, several years ago, will be pained to learn of the death of their son, Martin, who died in Kansas City on January 17 from flu and pneumonia. He was born on the old home place near Higbee on June 17, 1902, and moved with the family to Redstone, Montana, in 1913, and where he graduated from the public school at the age of 15. He had gone to Kansas City to take a course at the Sweeney Automobile School and was taken down at once, dying eight days after his arrival there. Interment was made at Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City. Besides his parents, he leaves four brothers and two sisters--Ezra, Walter and Fannie of Redstone, henry, of Dooley, Mont., Mrs. Mae Casity and Mrs. Ola Davis of Kansas City. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--THOS. JENNINGS DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Thos. Jennings were pained when word came Saturday that he was dead, his death occurring at his home in Minneapolis, Minn, on Friday, Jan 31, 1919, from pneumonia, with which he was stricken only two days before. The body was brought to Higbee Sunday and conveyed to the home of his brother-in-law, J. R. Robb, where short funeral services were held Monday. Interment was made in the Robb family cemetery south of town. John Thomas Jennings was the son of Mike and Mary Jennings, and was born in Ireland, in 1865, was 54 years, 6 months and 11 days of age. He came to America at an early age and to Higbee about 35 years ago. He was married in 1888 to Miss Ella Robb of this place, who, with their son, Thomas, the only child born to them, and who is now serving his country in France, survives him. The family moved from Higbee some ten years or more ago, and had been living in Minneapolis for the past few years. Mr. Jennings was reared in the Catholic church and held to that faith all through life. The sympathy of all goes out to his loved ones. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--L. A. STARK DEAD--L. A. Stark, familiarly known as "Lew," one of the county's most highly respected citizens, died at his home four miles northwest of Yates at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, 1919, from a complication of diseases. He was 77 years old, having been born July15, 1842. He was a brother of the late James and Will Stark, and was the last remaining member of his family. He is survived by his widow, three daughters and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Yates, of which he had long been a faithful member, by Rev. N. B. Green, and interment made in the Roanoke cemetery. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--DIED AT HARRISBURG--George T. Drane, died at his home near Harrisburg on Wednesday of last week, aged 84 years. He was born and raised in Boone county and lived practically where he died. His funeral was preached by Rev. S. S. Keith, formerly pastor of the church at Harrisburg--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 7 Feb 1919, Vol 32, No 42--IN MEMORY OF HERBERT LEWIS.--Sergt. Claude Lewis, who has been in the Marine for several years, and who is now located at Quantico, Va., sends us the following lines to the memory of his brother, Herbert Lewis, of Co. "C" 5th Machine Gun Brigade, 9th Separate Replacement Battalion, U. S. Marine Corps, who enlisted at St. Louis on August 8, 918, sailed from Quantico, Va., Oct 26, and died at Brest, France, on December 19, 1918: "Dear Brother, brave soldier and comrade, You gave your life so free, That our land may be a free land From the "Kultur" of Germany. Though thou did not on the field of battle, And the strife had ceased to be, You had joined the countless Heroes. Who gave their all for Democracy. Your deeds are written in our memory, Your face is drawn on our brain, Though our burden of sorrow is heavy, Our pride of you lightens the pain. Your place by the fireside is vacant, It will be always thus to me, But duty called, Who dare not obey it? Thus it was you crossed over the sea. Soldier of the Sea I salute you; Always faithful to the last, Your earthly duties are ended, The rumors of war have passed. You have bequeathed us a heritage so noble, May we enhance its value so great, That you may know of our earnest endeavor, When we meet at the pearly gate. The last earthly Taps have sounded, The great Captain has called you above, It is a call you have heard and answered, There you will find peace always and--Love. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Jane gave me permission to share this with the lists. This may be of special interest to any of you who might have attended MU. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane DeBellis" <[email protected]> To: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [MORANDOL-L] Higbee News, Friday, 31 Jan 1919 > Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patrick of near town > and Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb went to Moberly yesterday to attend the funeral > of J. O. > Stipp, a nephew of Mr. Pattricks, who was killed by a New York Central train > in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday. Young Stipp was in the army and was on duty > when he met with the accident which cost him his life. > > Kathy, > > I had wondered if this would be in the Higbee paper as a number of my > mother's family lived in the Higbee area. This would be Julius Otto Stipp, > the son of William Wesley Stipp and Adelia Ragsdale Stipp. Adelia was the > daughter of Julius Ragsdale and Eliza Pattrick. He was the brother of my > grandmother, Hallie Stipp Butterly. He is among the MU graduates > memorialized in the Memorial Union tower (now connecting the north and south > wings of the Union at MU) built to honor MU graduates killed during the > Great War. His name is on the South wall of the archway interior. As a MU > alum myself (and former employee) hardly a day went by when I failed to > search out his name on the arch. He is buried in Oakland cemetary in > Moberly along side his parents, sister Hallie, infant niece Dorcas Butterly > and I believe a couple of young nephews who were the sons of his brother > Isaac Willard Stipp and Carrie DeGarmo Stipp. Feel free to share this with > the list. > > Jane DeBellis > Milton, FL > >

Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--SOLD ON THE BLOCK--George Grossman (Turner) the colored man who died in Fayette January 6th, mention of which has been made, was the last negro in Howard county to be sold on the block. In 1885 when Col. R. C. Clark was prosecuting attorney, Turner, along with several other negroes, was tried and convicted for vagrancy. The others were able to pay their fines but Turner was not. Therefore, he was officially sold at the South front door of the Court House. Andy J. Herndon, then County Clerk, was the highest bidder for Turner and the price paid was $30. Turner remained on Herndon's farm for about 30 years and generally made good help. He was, of course, paid regular wages, but never saved any of his money. Col. Clark is authority for the statement that Turner was the last negro sold on the block in Howard county--Fayette Advertiser. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--A LETTER FROM THOS. LONGDON--Thos. Longdon, who is with the famous 89th division in France, to which most of the other Higbee boys belong, writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. London, from somewhere in Belgium, under date of Nov 31: "Dear Mother: I will answer your most welcome letter, which found me well, and I hope when you receive this it will find you all the same. We came from France to "somewhere in Belgium," and we found it a pretty lively town and some good Belgian people. They are sure happy, though not as happy as we are, for the war is over, I guess. We sure have some time, and these boys are all the time joking and fussing, but they don't mean it. They are all fighting men. We have gone through the war together and we are coming home together, and we have our times together. Tell everybody hello, but tell them I can't write to them all yet, but will try to write each a letter. I wish I was there to eat a good turkey dinner with you. I think we will be home inside of ninety days, and if we are we will have a real time when I do reach home. I will have a good story to tell and it will take a month to tell it. And it will be a true story of rough fighting and a well trained bunch of men. The 89th has done its part." In a second letter from Waxweiler, Germany, "I was sure glad to hear from you and glad you are all well, but sorry to hear that father was not so well. Tell him not to work so hard and wait until I get back and he won't have to work hard. Well, mother, have the pig big and fat when I reach home, for I want one big ham of him and his ribs. All the boys are writing and they are sure happy, and we were the same way when we went over the top. We never got excited or nothing like that. We wanted to get the work over, so took it easy, I am sending some post cards from this town, Maxweiler Germany. But I don't think we will be here long." Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--W. I. Williams received a letter this week from his son, Jesse, who is in France with the 89th Division as a cook, and who has been in the thickest of the fighting, in which he stated that the day before the armistice was signed a big shell exploded within fifty feet of his quarters, killing several men. He reported all of the Higbee bunch as being well and all looking forward eagerly to the time where they shall receive orders to pack their grips for the good old U. S. A. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Geo. Asbury, who landed in New York from France a few days before Christmas, and who was taken to the hospital at Camp Dodge Ia., returned to the latter place Sunday after a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Asbury, of east of town. He was wounded in the back, it will be remembered, and is a long way yet from being well, but is improving slowly. He was a member of a machine gun company and on the day he was injured was back of the front several miles resting up, and for the amusement of himself and the crowd, being quite a horseman, undertook to master an unruly horse, several of his comrades having wagered that he could not ride it. Having quieted the animal, he was just starting to mount it, when a big shell burst just above him, a fragment of which cut off the horse's head and then struck him in the back. He did not lose consciousness until he had adjusted his gas mask, the command to don which was given at the crack of the big shell. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Born, on the 24th to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Warford a son. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Earl Shafer returned Saturday from Camp Funston to remain. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Ernest Fowler returned home Saturday from Camp Funston to remain. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--W. R. Pattrick, who has been suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis for some time, went to Kansas City Monday to consult a specialist. He was accompanied by Mrs. Pattrick. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Milton Jackson, who returned from France two weeks ago, arrived Wednesday for a visit with his sister, Mrs. R. R. Walton. Mr. Jackson saw some hard service and was caught in a gas attack, but has entirely recovered from all effects of it. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mrs. Mattie Embree, who has been at Moberly several weeks nursing her sister, Mrs. Walter Shifflet, who has been very ill from pneumonia following the flu, came home Wednesday for a short rest. She reports Mrs. Shifflet as being very weak but states that she is gradually improving. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Bert Enochs, who spent Saturday and Sunday at Kirksville, informs us that he will move to that place, and will probably leave next week. Mr. and Mrs. Enochs will be missed by a wide circle of friends and are given up with a great deal of regret. All hope their absence will be only temporary. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patrick of near town and Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb went to Moberly yesterday to attend the funeral of J. O. Stipp, a nephew of Mr. Pattricks, who was killed by a New York Central train in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday. Young Stipp was in the army and was on duty when he met with the accident which cost him his life. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--J. H. Bradley, who recently moved to Moberly, left Monday with his family for Glendale, Arizona, with the intention of making it their home should they like the country. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Lay, who also recently moved to Moberly from near here, who will spend some time in the west for Mr. Lay's health, he having developed symptoms of tuberculosis following an attack of the flu, and from which he has not fully recovered. The best wishes of a host of friends follow them. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Clint Leedom, one of Moberly's best known printers, and quite well known here, especially among members of the republican party, he being one of the country leaders, died at his home in that city Monday from cancer of the throat, with which he had been afflicted for a year or more. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--The case of the state vs., Vernie Magruder, tried in circuit court in Fayette last week, resulted in a hung jury. Magruder was charged with racing a horse in the public highway and running into a buggy being driven by Mrs. O. S. Pitney and seriously injuring the latter. Magruder's defense was that the horse ran away and that he could not control it. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Edmund Burke was here Sunday from Moberly, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Burke. On his discharge from the Navy a few weeks ago he lost no time in reopening his law office in Moberly and announcing as a candidate for city attorney, an office he came within a few votes of landing two years ago. He has no opposition this time and will be Moberly's next city attorney, as the nomination is equivalent to election. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--ROTHWELL SWEENEY MARRIED? Mrs. Lusetta Harris received a letter the first of the week from her grandson, Rothwell Sweeney, who has seen some hard service in France as an anti-aircraft gunner, is which he stated that he was married, and that his bride was now in school taking a course in English. As he failed to state the date of his marriage or give the name of his bride, Mrs. Harris about half inclined to think that he was only joking. She expressed her doubt in her reply, but told him if he was married in reality to bring his bride right along and that she would be a mother to her as she had been to him. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--DAVID RICHARDS DEAD--T. C. Walton, secretary of the Higbee Knights of Pythias lodge, received a message Saturday informing him of the death of David Richards at his home in San Luis Obispo, Cal., on the 24th. Mr. Richards was a former well known citizen of Higbee and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. He is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Born, on the 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Summers, a son. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41-- A LETTER FROM DAVID SHARP--Mr. and Mrs. Luke Sharp this week received the following letter from their son, David, who is in France with the 89th Division, bearing date of December 10th, which we are permitted to print: "It has been some time since I had a chance to write to you, so I am taking the first chance. We are marching almost every day. At night we are "stopping" with the German civilians. They have been treating us fine. "We left Halles, France, on Nov, 23, and have made 224 kilometers, which is 140 English miles. On our march we passed through the lower part of Belgium, across Luxemburg and are now about 50 miles into the heart of Deutchland. We certainly have seen some very beautiful country. Belgium and Germany are more beautiful than France. "Here are some of the towns we passed through: The first stop was Stenay, a town we captured the night of the 10th when we crossed the river. From there to Meix, Belgium, a distance of 25 miles, with a full pack for one day's hike, is a record. We spent Thanksgiving day there. The next day we marched to Muisson, to Heinlangy, to Harben, Steinheim, (Germany) Grosselettgen, to the place we are now. We had the mountains in western Germany to cross, which was sure mean hiking. "We will probably be here for some time then we will move to Coblenz on the Rhine. I don't know how long we will stay there--quite a while--then sail for the States. "I received a few letters and two of the old reliable papers Sunday. They were the first I had seen for quite a spell and I sure enjoyed them. "The night you people celebrated the armistice we had the worst fighting we have had. But nothing could stop the boys from crossing the Muese river. We knew on the 10th that the armistice would be declared, but it was too good to be true and we did not believe it. I believe peace will be signed before log and will return home as soon as transportation can be afforded. "The German army has been demobilized and we meet them in every town. When we are billeted in a town and meet a soldier, he salutes as if he belonged to our army." Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--HAYDEN BLAKELY MARRIED--Hayden Blakely, who sailed for France with his regiment several months ago, but who got no further than England, on account of the armistice, was married in that country on New Year's day to Miss Martha Edwards, and hopes to be home with his bride in a short time. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--A DOUBLE WEDDING--Mr. John Lindsey Andrews and Miss Opal Dougherty and Mr. Olan Alexander and Miss Eunice Dougherty, two of the most popular young couples residing in the Myers vicinity, sprang a surprise on their numerous friends Thursday by quietly slipping away to Moberly where they were united in marriage, but by whom we could not learn, and leaving immediately for a short trip to St. Louis. Mr. Andrews is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Andrews of south of town and is a most exemplary and worthy young man. His bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claibe Dougherty, and one of Howard's most capable teachers. Mr. Alexander comes from one of Howard's best families and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dougherty and is one of the vicinity's most winsome and popular young ladies. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mrs. Belle Murphy is the happiest woman in Higbee this week, her sons, Mark and Paul, being at home. The latter, who arrived from France, where he had been with the Engineers for several months, only last week, came home Saturday night, surprising his mother, who did not even know that he was in the country. He will return to New York about February 8, to remain until he is mustered out of the service, when he will return to Higbee, likely to remain. Mark, who has been in the Navy for several years, came home Tuesday to remain, having secured his release from the service that he might take charge of the store of his grandfather, M. Murphy, who is now in his 80th year and who, though strong and vigorous and maintaining all his faculties as in his younger days, has decided to retire and take life easy. And we do not know a person in town who deserves a rest more than Mr. Murphy, who has been on the job day and night, almost for thirty years. He has prospered as he deserved to and built up a big business, which his grandson, who is a "chip off the old block," will no doubt keep going in the same vigorous and successful fashion, as he is a hustler and capable of putting over anything he undertakes. He has our very best wishes for success. Miss Lulu Murphy, who has been her father's chief assistant for several years, will leave in a short time, we learn, for Excelsior Springs, and may make it her home, the waters there having about restored her to perfect health. Along with her host of friends, the NEWS hopes her residence there will be only temporary and that Higbee will always be her home. Friday, 31 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 41--Mrs. William Cadmus visited friends in Moberly and Elliott the first of the week. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

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Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--CHAMPION HUN KILLER--Roy Farrell, son of Taylor Farrell, near Holliday, is credited with championship honors for dead Huns during the open season in France, reports being to the effect that he put bullets in 260 of the enemy before the war closed. He earned sharp-shooting honors at Camp Funston and after getting to France continued to excel as a rifle shot. Every time he dropped a Hun while on duty he made a mark on the butt of his rifle. When the firing ceased these marks totaled 260. Roy has not been heard from since Mack Alverson, who was with him when he was hit, wrote about his misfortune--Paris Appeal. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Tyre Magruder, of the Sharon neighborhood, returned home the latter part of last week from France, the first from this vicinity, so far as we know, to return from overseas. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Raymond Shafer went to Huntsville Wednesday to accept a position as linotype operator on the Herald, and will likely remain, as he was promised a permanent position. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. Shannon Jarman returned Thursday to her home in Independence after a visit with her son, W. A. Sunderland, and daughter, Mrs. Thos. Bradley. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. May W. Spurling on the 22nd, but lived only about twenty-four hours. Interment made in the City cemetery. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Howard A. Brookes, of Fall River, Kan., is the guest of his uncle, Lee Hairl, and family. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A LETTER FROM MILLER PYLE--Mrs. H. C. Eubanks last week received the following letter from her brother, Miller Pyle, written from Southampton, England, under date of December 21, the letter being accompanied by a photograph, showing him seriously reduced in weight, one of the results of having been gassed: " I am getting along fine, but am still way under weight. As you can see by the picture, my face and hands are rather thin. However, I feel very good and in addition to the regular English meals I eat about two shillings a day extra. "Things are very much unsettled yet, and it may be some time before I get home. Am going to London while President Wilson is there. "Everything is very high here. Apples are 25c each, eggs 15c each and bananas 20c each. No sugar and not much meat or bread to be had. Things are getting some better, as we can get bacon in some stores--some times. "Visited all the historical places in London while there, and will be able to tell you many interesting things on my return, which I hope will be soon. "I am sure tired of uniforms and things military and long for the simple life once more. "The war seems to have damaged my sleeping more than anything else. I know if I were at your house in a white bed I could sleep. It surely makes me long for home to see Christmas shoppers rushing up and down the streets." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Rev. J. W. Strawn, of Moberly, a well known minister of the Christian church, and for the past fifteen years field agent for the Christian Orphan's Home in St. Louis, died at the Mayo Institute at Rochester, Minn., Sunday, following an operation for stomach trouble. Interment was made at Moberly. He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Stone, who is quite well known here, having taught in our school several years. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. J. F. Miller writes us to change her address from Van Buren, to Texarkana, Ark., to which place they moved about a month ago. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. H. H. Zugg returned Monday from Lancaster where she was called by the death of her father, the Rev. C. W. Burnett, who died at his home in that place on the 11th. He was 87 years of age. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--The United States is the first nation on earth to eliminate booze by vote of the people, thus taking the lead in prohibition as in everything else. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--For any doubt we may have had--and we had 'em--as to the passage by Missouri legislature of the prohibition amendment, we most humbly apologize. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--As all saloons in the country will close their doors at midnight June 30, perhaps never again to reopen, a Bacchanalian orgy that will make the wildest night in ancient Rome look like a prayer meeting, can be looked for. And what a terrible "morning after" it will be, especially to the saloon keepers. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--HUNTER MAKING GOOD--Henry Burckhartt, Jefferson City correspondent of the Fayette Democrat-Leader, has the following to say about Randolph's popular representative: "Oak Hunter, the big representative from Randolph County, will be remembered by many Fayette folks as the big football player on the Central College team a few years ago. They used to claim that when they got Oak flat on his back he was too fat to turn himself over. He is not only a big man physically, but holds his own on the house floor with the best of them." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--MRS. MARY E. RANSDELL DEAD--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ransdell died at 11:45 o'clock Sunday morning at her home three miles southwest of Moberly. Deceased was called to part with loved ones here while yet in young womanhood, being just past twenty-three years of age. In the home circle broken by her leaving she leaves her husband, Verness Ransdell and two small children. Other surviving relatives are her father and mother, Henry Neal and wife, of near Higbee; three brothers and two sisters. The brothers are William, Ada and Henry Neal. The sisters are Mrs. Iva Scrutchfield, Moberly and Miss Nonie Neal, Higbee. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Hager's chapel. Burial in the Hager cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Marion Hern, who received a message from the War Department two weeks ago advising him of the serious wounding of his son, Charles, in France on November 3, received a letter from the latter Friday of last week, the third since the date of the supposed injury, and in none of which he spoke of having been injured. In the last letter young Hern spoke of returning home, and stated that he would probably sail on the George Washington about December 20. It is evident that a mistake has been made as to his being injured, although his name appeared in the published casualty list last week among the severely wounded, or he is purposely keeping his injury from his parents. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Born, on the 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. John, a son. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Sweezor, a son. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--A. J. Sweezor, who has been farming near Yates for the past three years, has rented the Tobe Cleeton residence and will move to Higbee, Mr. Cleeton, we learn, will move to a farm. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Henry Spurling, who left home two weeks ago with the view of getting a job and making his own way for a time, returned Wednesday, having turned his trip into a visit with an aunt in Oklahoma. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--J. C. Herron received a message Friday of last week informing him of the death, that day at his home in Adams, Nebr., of his brother-in-law, Wm. Littlejohn. He was about 65 years old and is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. He had numerous friends in Higbee, where he had frequently visited, who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. John Rankin received a message Tuesday informing her of the death that day at his home in Krebs, Okla., of her cousin, Chas. Hokey, Jr. He was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife and two children. Mr. Hokey had quite a number of friends and acquaintances here who will be pained to learn of his death. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Will Morley, who left for the West several months ago, locating at Henderson, Mont, has moved to Black Lake, Idaho, and orders the NEWS send to him there. He stated that he is just recovering from a close call from the flu. He and his brother, he says, have a big timber contract that will last a year or more and that if they can get through without any back luck will be able to live on easy street for a time. He asks to be remembered to all old Higbee friends. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--35 AND 13 WED--Miles E. Neal, aged 35 years, and Mary Ellen Smith, of the youthful age of 13, both of Higbee, secured a marriage license here Thursday afternoon of Recorder Halliburton, and were immediately married in his office by Judge M. A. Finnell. They were accompanied by her father, John A. Smith, of Higbee--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--AMBULANCE MEN HELP ITALIAN REFUGEES--Aid Old People Who Were Driven from Homes by Austrians a Year Ago--The following, taken from an English paper published in Rome, will be of pleasing interest to readers of The NEWS, the particular ambulance driver referred to being Claude Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Stevenson: "After all the wounded had been evacuated from the front, Section 565 began transporting refugees, not because it was ordered, but because of the goodness of their American hearts. "Thousands of old men, women and children who had been driven from their homes by the invading Austrians over a year ago, packed up all their belongings after the great Allied victory and started back to their old homes. "The men in the Section could not ride by and see tottering old men and women walking and carrying heavy bundles and so they decided to given these people a lift. Every trip found the Yankee ambulances loaded to the limit. Some men carried goats, pigs, chickens and numerous other animals. "The refugees did not know what to make of the American soldiers. The Yanks would stop their cars, jump out and help the old ladies on and were careful of them as they would have been of their own fathers and mothers. "Stevie" Stevenson voiced the sentiment of the outfit when he said, "Hell's fire, gents, I'd give those people my last bit of grub and my last centesimi. They sure have been through some hard times." Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Mrs. E. R. Denham of Billings, Mont, who was called here several weeks ago by the death of her son-in-law, Claude Bland, of Centralia, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary Jarman of Clark, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Odus Bradley, Saturday. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--LYON-LUSBY--Mr. Virgil Lyon and Miss Odessa Lusby surprised their many friends Sunday afternoon, January 12, by driving to Armstrong, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Reverend G. C. Ormsbee. They were accompanied by the groom's sister, Miss Elsie, and the bride's brother, Mr. Will Lusby. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Lyon of west of town and is an industrious and worthy young man. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lusby of the same neighborhood and is a charming and modest young lady. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow them through life. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--Finis, the 8-year-old son of Garret Lyon, while playing in the barn loft Tuesday, fell to the floor below and broke the large bone of his left arm just above the wrist. Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--GUARDIAN'S NOTICE OF LETTERS--Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was, on the 9th day of December, 1918, appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate of Mary E. Daly, a person of unsound mind; and that Letters of Guardianship were issued to him by the Probate Court of Randolph County, Missouri, at Moberly, bearing date of December 9, 1918. All persons having claims against the estate of the said Mary E. Daly are required to exhibit them for allowance before the Probate Court of Randolph county, within one year from the date of publication of this notice, or they shall be barred forever. Chas. C. Hon, Guardian. Attest: Lillie M. Perine, Clerk of Probate. (First insertion Jan. 17, 1919) Friday, 24 Jan 1919, Vol 32, No 40--IN MEMORY OF GEO. E. PITNEY--George E. Pitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pitney of near town, was 24 years, one month and one day old, and was born near Fayette on September 15, 1904, and was killed in battle in France October 25, 1918. Our darling Eddie was loved by the whole family. Perhaps he was loved too well. He had to sleep and die but God knows best. All we can do is to be ready to meet our loved one in that beautiful bright home where we shall part no more. His place is vacant, and everywhere we miss our darling blue eyed boy, and how much no one knows but us. He leaves a dear mother and father, six sisters and two brothers and relatives and friends to mourn his death. He is gone, but not forgotten. It won't be long until his dear father and mother will be with him, when they shall part no more. Our darling boy laid down his life for his friends and his beloved country, and is at rest. (Poem). Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.