Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MRS. LUCY ASHCOM DEAD--Mrs. Lucy Ashcom, well known in this city, died at the family home in Renick at 5 o' clock Friday afternoon, following an illness of several day's duration. Mrs. Ashcom's many friends did not realize that her condition was so serious, and news of her death comes as a shock to all. Mrs. Ashcom was 71 years old on May 1, last. For some time she had made her home in California, but following the death of her husband and one daughter in Los Angeles several months ago, she returned to Randolph county with her son and had since been making her home in Renick. She was a devout Christian and was a favorite with all her acquaintances. A son, William Ashcom, survives her--Moberly Monitor Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Burley Payne, a well known negro of Armstrong, attempted suicide Sunday because of domestic troubles by drinking a lot of carbolic acid. Owing to the fact that a physician got to him with an antidote and to the further fact that the acid was not full strength, his attempt was a failure. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MRS. J. H. DUCATE DEAD--Mrs. J. H. Ducate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fray of near Yates, died at her home in Kansas City on the 9th from cancer, from which she had suffered for the past year or two. She was 45 years old. Besides her parents and husband, to whom she was married in 1909, she leaves four sisters and three brothers, viz: Mrs. J. H. Swetnam of Higbee, Mrs. J. B. Stark, Mrs. M. E. Clindard, Miss Adalaide Fray, H. H., W. I. and E. P. Fray. Interment was made Sunday at Roanoke after services by the Rev. D. M. Harrison. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Born, on the 9th, to Clarence Starkey and wife, a son. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kirby returned Thursday of last week from Colorado Springs, where they had been living for the past year. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--With Ernest Hitt, more familiarly known as "Casey," at the throttle, Ben Wright's delivery horse ran away Monday and for several blocks hit only the high places. No damage was done. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Hubert Gore, the 10-year-old brother of Mrs. C. V. Hightower, had his left ankle quite severely lacerated Monday while riding behind Eugene Burton on a bicycle, getting his foot caught between the spokes and frame as they turned out of the road for an automobile, and was unable to walk for several days. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--In a recent letter to his sister, Mrs. A. T. Burton, Miller Pyle, who has joined the army and is now located in Texas, writes that he expects to leave soon for Hoboken, NJ, where he will remain a few days before sailing for France some time in August. Miller states there is nothing certain about this move as their plans have been changed many times. We understand that Miller will go to the front as a lineman and will have charge of the lines of communication. This duty will subject Mr. Pyle to great danger but his many friends here hope he will die of old age rather than from a German bullet. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Shelton Lessly who is firing an engine on passenger trains Nos. 21 and 22 through Higbee on the C. &. A., visited relatives and friends here last week. He returned to his duties Sunday. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--LANDED SAFELY--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick were greatly relieved on the receipt of a cablegram the first of the week from their son, J. H. Pattrick, who recently enlisted for service in France as private secretary to the head of the American Medical Staff, informing them of his safe arrival on the other side of the Atlantic. Mr. and Mrs. Pattrick do not know when or from what port their son sailed or where he landed, but think it quite likely that he went on the same ship as Gen. Pershing and his staff, in which event he is now is Paris, Gen Pershing having reached that city Wednesday. We trust that "Hez" will find time to drop a letter to his friends through the NEWS now and then telling of his work and the conditions in general over there, so far as the rules and regulations will allow him to. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MISS PEARL THOMPSON DEAD--Miss Pearl Thompson, the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson of near town, died at their home at 4 o'clock Saturday morning, June 9, 1917, after an illness of about six months from tuberculosis. She was born Sept. 15, 1895, and was therefore in her 22nd year. Deceased was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson some twelve or fifteen years ago, and they soon learned to love her as their own child, and whose death they as sincerely mourn as if she had been their very own. All that medical science and loving care could do was done to save her, but it was not to be, as she was never able to sit up but a few minutes at a time since first taking sick. She leaves two brothers and one foster brother, Elmer Hartman, of Slater, who made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Thompson until some seven or eight years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church of which deceased had long been a member, by the pastor, the Rev. J. J. Copeland. The crowd, one of the largest ever seen at the church on a similar occasion, spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held, and of the sympathy for the heartbroken parents. Interment was made at Tucker cemetery. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--In company with A. T. Burton and family Sunday we drove over to Centralia to view the ruins caused by the recent cyclone at that place. The storm struck the northwest corner of the town, completely destroying all buildings--perhaps 20--within its path...Buildings along the sides of the storm's path were unroofed, partly moved from their foundations and otherwise damaged. At one place we found a brick lined cellar unroofed, the roof and front section of the cellar being moved three or four feet. Had the cellar been occupied at the time the parties could have escaped injury. Fright thought might have been more serious than injury. We had expected to find the roads in the pink of condition, but the only good stretch of road we found, happened to be the road just east of Higbee, looked over and after by Mr. Burton himself. We are not handing this bouquet to Mr. Burton for the trip, but do so because A. T. takes a pride in his road work and always manages to have the road just a little bit better than the other fellow. There is no secret to Mr. Burton's method of road work. When the rains come and the roads need dragging, he gets out his drag and goes to work and continues to work until the road is the proper shape. His success lies in his work at the right time. While the section of road under Mr. Burton is full of turns and two of the worst hills in the country, strangers who pass through this part of the county never fail to notice the excellence of this particular stretch of road. It is a compliment fully merited. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--FORMER HIGBEE NEGRO DEAD--Viola Walker, youngest daughter of the late Joe Bozarth of this place, died at her home in Kansas City on Monday, following a short illness. The remains were shipped to Higbee Tuesday and interment made in the colored cemetery southeast of town. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--Mrs. J. T. Cooper received a card yesterday from her son, John, saying that he and R. W. Compton, who left here Wednesday of last week for Kenton, Ohio, making the trip in a car, arrived without accident of any kind and with little delay except for rain and mud. Mr. Compton, as all know, was recently granted a patent on a gearless automobile transmission and had an Ohio company make one for him, which he will have built in the car in which he made the trip and in which he will make the trip back home--provided the patent works as he thinks it will, and all who know Uncle Dick's mechanical ability do not doubt but what it will work like a charm. Should the invention prove all Mr. Compton claims for it, he will soon be on easy street for it will be such an improvement over all present transmissions that car builders will fight for the exclusive use of it. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--MRS. MARGARET JACKSON DEAD--Mrs. Margaret Jackson, one of Howard county's most highly respected ladies, died at the home of her son-in-law, Arthur Kirby, on Tuesday, June 12, 1917, after a short illness. She was 74 years old. Interment was made at New Hope after funeral services by the Rev. Hollis Bradley. Mrs. Jackson is survived by two sons, John and James Jackson of Burton, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Kirby and Mrs. John Kirby. She also leaves two sisters and two brothers--Mrs. J. K. Warford, Mrs. Ann Ware, John and A. C. Holtzclaw. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--A BIRTHDAY DINNER--Sunday, June 10, was a most enjoyable day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Foley of south of town, it being the 81st anniversary of Mr. Foley's mother, Mrs. Cordelia Foley. The day was most pleasantly spent in conversation and music and other great enjoyments. About twelve o'clock dinner, consisting of everything good to eat that anyone could wish was served, which was highly enjoyed by all. Those present: S. W. Foley and family, E. B. Foley and family, W. T. Andrews and family, J. W. Foley and family, Tyre Edwards and family, Gibson Dougherty and family, D. P. Woods and family, David Comstock and family, W. K. Palmatary and family, Chas. Carter and family, Geo. Andrews and family of Yates, J. B. Comstock and family, R. G. Ransdell and family of Moberly, A. L. Palmatary and family, J. H. Benton and family of Renick, Estill Warford, Willie Dougherty, Mrs. Anna Specie of Moberly, S. Bryson of Columbia, Mrs. Ida Stone and daughter of Columbia, Lloyd Lewis of Columbia, Misses Beatrice, Frances and Irene Dougherty, Messrs. Pet Andrews, George Fisher, Jesse Comstock and Robert Mitchell.--A GUEST. Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--(Kathy's notes: There was an article about the expected epidemic of infantile paralysis during the summer of 1917, perhaps even worse than the outbreak in the summer of 1916.) Friday, 15 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 11--IN MEMORY OF HAROLD D. JENNINGS--Harold D. Jennings was born June 29, 1989, near Moberly, Randolph county, Mo. He moved to Coffeyville, Kansas, with his parents when he was five years old and lived here until his death May 14, 1917, aged 81 years, 10 months and 15 days. He leaves a father, mother, four sisters, two brothers and a little nephew, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. His brothers are J. C. and Price, Jr.; sisters, Mrs. Roy Soles of near this place Nannie, Dollie and Ruth. Harold was converted in October, 1916, and because of his sweet disposition and noble character was loved by all who knew him. His loved ones have no fear for his future welfare, although he is so sadly missed in the home that was never before visited by the angel of death. He was sick only twelve days with typhoid fever. His suffering was great but he was so good and patient. Everything that hands could do was done to save him, but Jesus thought best to take him home. Funeral services were held at the Christian church of Coffeyville May 16 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Arthur Long, after which the body in a beautiful casket covered with flowers was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery. The remains were followed by a large crowd of sorrowing relatives, and friends. (Poem) ONE WHO LOVED HIM. The above, taken from a Coffeyville, Kansas, paper will be of interest to many of our readers, the deceased being the son of Price Jennings, more familiarly known as "Jen", formerly of this county, and a nephew of Mrs. Thos. Owens of near town, and who attended the funeral. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I have to say thank you for posting the Higbee News. I haven't found any mention of my ancestors or relatives yet (I expect I would in earlier dates), but I keep looking and enjoy reading the news and stories. I will forever look for WILSON news other than those notes applying to WOODROW WILSON. Thank you again. Some of the stories are priceless. Karen in ILL

Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--FAMOUS MOVE STAR A PARIS GIRL--Pearl White, one of the nation's most popular movie stars, is a former Paris girl, according to her own statement in a recent magazine article, and this community has added another to its list of famous men and women. Miss White is a favorite of millions, not alone because of her great beauty, but because of a genuine talent as an actress. Paris people recognize the name, but are not able to place Miss White unless she be a daughter of "Tinner" white who, over 20 years ago, worked for the hardware firm of Crawford & Crow and lived down on "Rag Alley," where, it would seem, all of the future great of Paris at one time or another had their abode. The father, who died in Iowa a few years ago, was an Englishmen and a man of unusual intelligence. He had two daughters and one of them may have been the girl who is now known to millions.--Paris Mercury. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--HERN-HEFLIN--Mr. Thorpe Hern and Miss Opal Heflin of near Huntsville, were married Sunday, June 3rd, by Rev. W. A. Simmons at his residence in Moberly, at 5 p.m. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson, Mrs. Wilson being a sister of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Heflin, very pretty and accomplished, which made her a general favorite with all who knew her. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hern of near town, and is worthy, well known and popular. They are residing at present with his parents and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy life. The bride is a niece of Mrs. Wade Fullington. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--MAGRUDER-BURTON--Mr. Notley Magruder and Miss Edith Burton, two of this community's most popular young people, sprang a big surprise on their parents and friends Thursday of last week by their marriage which occurred that day in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. A. Simmons, pastor of the Baptist church. Following the ceremony the happy couple left for a short trip to Kansas City. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Burton of east of town and is very popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is the youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. Notley Magruder of southwest of town and is a worthy and exemplary young man. The NEWS joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--NO SLACKERS HERE--Higbee's Young Men Register to a man.--If any were looking forward to disturbances or trouble of any kind or of anyone courting trouble with Uncle Sam by refusing to register on Registration Day, they were sadly disappointed, for no trouble of any kind occurred and, so far as is known, every man of the age required registered and did it with a hearty goodwill. A few claimed exemption, or stated, rather, causes which might exempt them, but none, so far as we could learn, claimed exemption from fear, or indicated that they would fight service to the last ditch. Messrs. Chas C. Hone and J. T. Randolph, the registrars, were kept busy from 7 o'clock until about that hour in the evening and did not get all their work done until eleven o'clock that night. When their day's work was ended and the last man registered, it was found that the total number was 101. Of this number 18 were aliens, mostly Italians and Belgians. Carl Duncan has the distinction and honor of having been the first one to register. We had hoped to be able to give a list of the names this week but the registrars did not want to take any chances of premature action by giving the names out as it was their understanding that the names would be furnished the several papers by the sheriffs of the several counties. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--CELEBRATED GOLDEN WEDDING--Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Winn, two of Howard county's most highly respected citizens, celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Naylor district, southeast of town, on Sunday, May 27, 1917. A big crowd of Mr. and Mrs. Winn's children and grandchildren, representing four generations, together with neighbors and friends, enjoyed the day and the bountiful dinner served in honor of the occasion. The guest departed late in the afternoon wishing Uncle Jim and Aunt Molly many more happy years as the past fifty have proven to be. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--A. B. Guerin received a letter this week from Mrs. Guerin, who has been in California for the past year, informing him that she and Miss Velma would likely be home about July 1. The letter also contained a clipping telling of an automobile accident in which Miss Velma received a severe scalp wound. With several other young people she was returning home from a picnic, when the driver of the car lost control while going down a steep hill. The car was going so fast that the brake was useless and seeing that he could not make the turn at the foot of the grade, and fearing to try it on account of a telephone pole the driver tried to take the left hand side of the road, when the car leaped a ditch and a barbed wire fence, turned over three times and finally came to a stop on top of about half of the occupants, none of whom, fortunately, were seriously hurt. That the car was going some can be judged from the fact that one of the two wheels torn off was found a hundred yards away. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Born, on June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nichols, a daughter. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Thos. Warford was here Sunday from Madison. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Wisdom Burton, who has gone in cahoots with a dozen or more farmers on a bean crop, informed us yesterday that the acreage is growing every day, and that he now has 140 acres contracted for as against 90 reported last week. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie purchased a new 5-passenger Ford the first of the week. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Will Mason was here from Fayette Friday shaking hands with old friends, all of whom will be glad to learn that he is prospering. They will also learn with pleasure that his beautiful tenor voice is better than ever since he has been taking vocal at Howard Payne college, from which department he will graduate next year. He can bank right now on a big delegation of his Higbee friends being on hand. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--W. I. Williams informs us that his daughter, Miss Nina, who has been employed for the past year of more in the central office of the Bell Telephone Co., at Springfield, Ill, has been promoted, being made supervisor, with a dozen or more operators under her charge. Miss Williams proved one of the most proficient and accommodating operators ever connected with the Bell company here, and her many friends are not at all surprised at her promotion. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--VANDYKE-ROBB--Married at Huntsville, June 1, 1917, Mr. J. A. Van Dyke of Higginsville and Miss Sallie C. Robb of Higbee. The wedding came as a surprise to everyone as none of their friends and but few of their relatives knew about it until the happy couple were read to depart for their home in Higginsville Thursday. The best wishes of scores of friends go with them. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--BANTA-MAGRUDER--Mr. Wm. Banta of Oxford, Nebr., and Miss Anna Magruder, formerly of Howard county, but now of Kansas City, were married in that city on May 28. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magruder. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banta of Oxford, and holds the position of city electrician at Oxford, where they will make their home. That prosperity and happiness may ever attend them is the wish of a wide circle of friends. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--E. A. Sweeney who is farming near Renick, was shaking hands with his many friends here Thursday, and found time to make this office an appreciated call and ordered the NEWS sent to his son, Rothwell, who went back into Uncle Sam's service in the Coast Artillery several months ago, and who is now at Calexico, Calif., and where he is helping train raw recruits. Mr. Sweeney reports crop prospects fine in the Renick vicinity. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Carson Connell, who left here three weeks ago for the West in the hope of regaining his health, orders the NEWS sent to him at Kingman, Arizona. His legion of friends in old Higbee will be delighted to learn that he has already been able to see an improvement in his condition, and all join the NEWS in the hope that he may soon return in full health and vigor. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--The home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Walker was the scene of a very delightful social gathering Friday evening of last week, the occasion being the 15th birthday of their daughter, Miss Elsie. The forty five guest enjoyed the evening as only young folks of that age can enjoy such things, and at a late hour reluctantly departed, wishing Miss Elsie many happy returns of the day. Delicious refreshments were served. Friday, 8 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 10--Earl Solberg, while at play late Sunday evening with a lot of other children, fell and cut a fearful gash in his right leg when he came in contact with a rusty nail. A physician was hastily summoned, who found several stitches necessary to close the wound. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--ARRESTED FOR OPERATING SLOT MACHINES--Sheriff Henry Owens yesterday went to Renick and placed under arrest a man named Wall who is conducting a restaurant at that place. The charge against Wall is that of conducting a slot machine in his place of business. From Renick the sheriff went to Clark, where he placed Will Cleeton, a druggist, under arrest on a similar charge. Mr. Owens then went to Higbee with a warrant for another man, but he was convinced that this man had not been violating the law and the warrant was not served. The two men placed under arrest gave bond in the sum of $100 each for their appearance at the June term of court in this city to answer to the charge--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Joe B. Jones who returned Friday from a ten day's trip in Oklahoma, informs us that he learned while away that the Prairie Oil and Gas. Co., which has two pipe lines running through here, will begin work on another one--a 10-inch one--at once, and that he put in a bid on the work through this section. He informs us that he is out of the liquor business for good and that he will dispose of his stock of liquor to some wholesale house. Joe Jones is entirely too good a man to be engaged in any such disreputable business, and his host of friends rejoice with the NEWS that he has decided to forever wash his hands of it, and all wish him abundant success in whatever business he may see fit to engage. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Carson Connell, who has been in poor health for some time, left Saturday for Arizona in the hope that a change in climate would effect a cure. Once strong active and robust, and the best second baseman Higbee ever produced, "Kissie" is now but a shadow of his former self, and his legion of friends in the old town join the NEWS in the prayer that he may have not delayed his trip West too long and that he may soon return restored to perfect health. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--W. A. Herron orders his paper sent to him at Marissa, Ill., to which place he recently moved. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--The Milan Standard says: We notice where many small town preachers are joining the army or navy. We do not blame them for it one bit--they are sure to get their pay every thirty days, and we have an idea that it would be easier to face a gatling gun than some of the pious faced hypocrites that sit on the front seat and brazenly look the preacher in the face. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Lon Coleman is certainly playing in hard luck, for on returning to work at the Walton mine last week, after being laid up about a week with a split finger, was caught under a fall of coal the next day and had a bone in his left leg below the knee cracked in two places. As such an injury is longer getting well than a straight out break, Mr. Coleman will likely not be able to return to work for some time. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Mrs. Amanda Lyle, wife of Noble A. Lyle, who resided on the G. R. Rennolds farm north of town for several years, died Tuesday at her home in Moberly. She was 43 years old and is survived by her husband and two brothers. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Miss Esther Robb has been employed to teach the Hickory Grove, Boone county, school at a salary of $50 per month. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Miss Mable Duncan left Friday for Nevada where she entered a training school for nurses with the object of taking up nursing as a profession. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--NINETY ACRES OF BEANS--If many people should go in for navy beans as has Wisdom Burton, the result would be enough beans to feed not only the armies of the world but everyone else besides, and they would be sold by the bushel and not by the ounce or dozen, as is almost the case at present. Mr. Burton has arranged with A. T. Burton, J. D. Newman and others to go halvers with them on the proposition and will plant 90 acres. A. T. Burton will have the largest field, about 30 acres, and which will be beyond doubt the largest field ever in this section, if not in the state. The crop will be cut with a mowing machine, put in a stack with a hay rake, and when sufficiently cured run through a threshing machine. The seed alone will cost Mr. Burton about $300. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--DOUGHERTY-RIDGWAY--Mr. Arthur Dougherty and Miss Mary Ridgway of south of town were married at the home of and by Esq. Ed S. St. Clair on Sunday May 27. Mr. Dougherty is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Dougherty of near Myers, and is one of Howard's best young men. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridgway of Boone County and is a most cultured and refined young lady. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Born, May 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitmire, a daughter. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Born, on May 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Gruber, a daughter. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Raymond Edwards, who left two weeks ago for Annapolis to enter the Naval Academy, writes under date of May 28: "Just a line as to my address for the paper. Have entered the Naval Academy. Tomorrow we go on a cruise. We are to be assigned to all ships of Atlantic fleet, with about fifty to each. I am assigned to the Florida, one of the fastest of the fleet. Send paper to U. S. S. Florida, care Postmaster, N. Y. We will leave tomorrow on river boat which will take us down to Norfolk, where we embark. It will take about fifteen hours for this but expect to be aboard ship about 10 p.m. tomorrow. Excuse haste but am stealing time to write, and I couldn't do without paper." Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--Miss Claryce Griffith of Clifton Forge, Va. is the guest of her cousin, Mr. L. T. Pattrick, of near town. Friday, 1 June 1917, Vol. 31, No 9--We are informed that John Shackleford has purchased his release from the Milwaukee team and is now a free agent. Our informant says that John will either join the Kansas City or Louisville team. In any event Shack is too good a twirler to remain idle very long--Glasgow Missourian. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--The many Higbee friends of Roger Bagby of Armstrong are delighted to see him a citizen of Higbee once more, he having accepted a position as prescription clerk at Dr. J. W. Winn's drug store, succeeding E. R. Smith. Mr. Bagby recently passed the examination required by the state board of pharmacy and is now a registered pharmacist. Dr. Winn is to be congratulated on securing the services of such a capable and courteous gentleman as Mr. Bagby, and we trust that latter's stay will be permanent. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Arthur Snedeker, one of the Alton's telegraph operators at this place, returned Friday of last week from St. Louis where he enlisted as a telegraph operator for service in France, and will likely go with the division of railway men to be sent soon. They so not make any better young men than Arthur Snedeker, and if he is called upon to do any fighting the Germans will find out that he can handle a gun as well as the wires. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. Reuben Rennolds of Inola, Okla, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Robb. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--The age limits for applicants for enlistment in the regular army has been raised from 7 to 35 to 18 to 40. (Kathy's notes: This is an obvious typo, unless they truly were enlisting children? I suspect they meant 17.) Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. John Rankin and brother, Raymond Edwards, spent Sunday in Columbia with their sister, Miss Mable Edwards. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. J. B. Forbis, a sister of Sam Houchin of near this place, died at her home in Clark on Tuesday. She was 70 years of age. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Wesley Whitten, a 14-year-old Moberly boy, was drowned in Forest Park lake near that city Friday of last week while in swimming. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--REGISTRATION MEN ARE NAMED FOR COUNTY--The following is the list of precincts, together with the registrars which I have selected, for the purpose of supervising the registration of all males in Randolph County, under date of June 5, 1917. Moberly, first ward--A. C. Gladney, Lee Galbreath, E. Y. Keiter; Moberly second ward--Louis Ratliff, W. R. Hall, A. D. Edwards. Moberly third ward--J. F. Curry, George Sparks, Gus J. Ginther. Moberly fourth ward--Phares Weis, W. B. Stone, Swan McDonald. Sugar Creek township--Greene Terrill, Orville Meals. Salt Spring township (Huntsville) first ward--Ezra Sears, Dorsey Burckhart, Jr., Second ward, W. J. Day, W. O. Doyle. Thomas Hill--George Jackson, Terrill Epperly. Darksville--J. D. Rice, Race Campbell. Mt. Carmel--Irvin Ratliff, Elliott Palmer. Jacksonville--O. E. Snow, W. H. Howerton. Cairo--Geo. Baker, Joe Richeson. Levick's Mill--Pless Patton, Orville Newton. Union--J. C. Husell, Hubert Engle. Renick--Will Davis, J. R. Christian. Clark--S. P. Hulen, T. R. Morris. Elliott--Wiley Marshall, Jim Jennings. Higbee--C. C. Hon, J. T. Randolph. Yates--Bert Pitts, Roy Quinn. Roanoke--Leonard Crutchfield, A. H. Hunker. Mt. Airy--Tom Green, Eugene Hurt. Clifton--C. V. Lambert, Caples Matlock. Registration rooms will be selected and made known at later date. I want to thank the public who have so generously volunteered for this work and am only sorry that all the volunteers could not be used. I have understood from various sources that certain individuals between the ages of 21 and 31 have stated that they were not going to register. My advice to them is to register and save unnecessary trouble and notoriety. HENRY T. OWENS, Sheriff. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--J. W. PATTRICK GOES TO FRANCE--Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pattrick received a shock Wednesday from which they have not yet recovered, by a message from their son and only child, J. H. Pattrick, who has been holding a government position in Washington for the past year, informing them that he had enlisted and would sail the next day for France, and is now, presumably, somewhere upon the broad Atlantic. Mr. Pattrick goes to France as the private secretary to the head of the Army Medical Division, and will draw a salary of $1600 and expenses. That the place is one of trust and the greatest responsibility goes without saying, and his having been given the place without "pull" or influence of any kind except his ability and gentlemanly bearing, is indeed an honor and one of which his fond parents should be justly proud. We judge that he will be stationed in Paris, or at a safe distance from the firing line and that about the only danger he will be in will be from U-boats on the trip over, and as the latter seem to be getting what is coming to them here of late, we have no doubt the trip will be a safe one. The NEWS joins his other numerous friends in hearty congratulations on his having secured such an important position and in the hope that he may soon safely return. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--C. W. Williams left Wednesday for Kansas City where he will spend a few days before going to the home of his parents, at King City. He informed us that he would leave about June 1 for Colorado for a short stay and would then go to Montana or Wyoming, but was uncertain as to where he would locate. He made a host of friends while here and ran a jewelry store of which a town many times the size of Higbee could have pointed to with pride, and it is a matter of general regret that he has seen fit to seek a better location, and his numerous friends join the NEWS in the hope that he may yet change his mind and see fit to return to Higbee and again embark to business. But wherever he and Mrs. Williams decide to cast their lot they will carry with them the best wishes of a legion of friends in old Higbee. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. Jane Mattox returned the first of the week from New Florence, where she was called Wednesday of last week by the accidental shooting of her grandson, Claude Long. A neighbor of the latter, who thought to rid his shade trees of black birds, armed himself with a shotgun and fired into a bunch of the birds. He evidently aimed lower than he intended, or had his mind on nothing but blackbirds, for the entire load when through a window of the house of Mr. Long, striking the latter in the abdomen, but fortunately penetrating to no vital spot. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--SMITH-BURKHALTER--Mr. C. C. Smith and Miss Toinette Burkhalter sprang a big surprise on their friends last Saturday by motoring to Clifton Hill and getting married, the ceremony being performed by Rev. D. M. Trout, pastor of the Baptist Church. They left the home of the bride that morning, presumably for a short motor ride, and the first intimation that they were married came in a telephone message to the bride's parents. They returned home the next day and left Wednesday for Orrick where they will reside, at least for the summer. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Burkhalter whose sunny disposition and amiable manner made her a favorite with all. Mr. Smith comes from one of Ray counties best families, and during his stay in Higbee as superintendent of our schools made many warm friends and proved himself a gentleman in the truest sense of the term, and worthy of the fair prize he won. That their path through life may be full of sunshine and strewn with roses is the sincere wish of The News. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Mrs. Belle Murphy was made supremely happy the first of the week by the receipt of a letter from her son, Mark, who is secretary for the captain of one of Uncle Sam's battleships, asking her to come to Key West, Florida and spend the summer with him, and will leave today or tomorrow for that place, probably going by way of Chicago to see her other sons, Earl and Paul. Her many friends join the NEWS in the hope that the summer will be as delightful to her as she anticipates. Friday, 25 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 8--Tyre Burton, while engaged in wrecking the old Botts carpenter shop at the rear of his residence Friday of last week, received quite a severe fall, when one of the rafters broke with him. He fell about ten feet, but escaped with no more serious injury than a severe shaking up. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Well Howdy Everyone... How are you doin' on your transcriptions? So far 4 people have completed their segments of the transcriptions of the slave ledger of John White a slave trader/seller from Central Missouri. White's slave selling and dealings is covered in a book called "Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market," by Walter Johnson. The book is very very informative and interesting -- and inexpensive to boot. If you have decided that you wanna give up and move on in regards to transcribing.. let me know. Cause the transcription stuff is a real pain in the butt. I do need for you to send back what you have if you just can't make it through. You will be getting postcard in the mail soon too -- to follow up on your progress and confirm the pages that you were sent a little over a year ago. If you are hanging in there... and inching by little by little; please drop me a line and let me know how you are progressing. I'm using a prepared email list... so if you are one of the 4 DONE transcribers...please ignore this message. Hope you are all well. I will be uploading slave schedules for Boone County shortly and black marriages for Pemiscot Co. If you need a look-up I also have St. Charles, Boone and Cooper County Black marriage records. Morgan County records are online. I am still in need of black marriage records for Randolph, Callaway, Pettis, Audrain, Marion and Moniteau. Jackson Co and Chariton county Black marriage records would be great to have too. We could also use slave schedules for those counties too. In the next month or so -- I'll also be making some changes to the website. Looks like the slave database is offline for good but I believe a CD of the data will be available in the near future. I'll keep you posted on details as they develop. If anyone else is interesting in transcribing any records that would be helpful to others or doing look-ups based on materials you have, please let me know. If you have wills, probate and other related information that you'd like to contribute -- it can be posted at this site: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/topic/afro-amer/indexusg.html Scroll down about midway to view the POSTING links. Looks like a few of my Missouri links are a little goofed up. I'll get those fixed lickety-split. If you have any materials you want to mail me to scan and put online... I'm open to whatever slave data and documents you are willing to share. Thanks alot, traci wilson-kleekamp african americans in missouri http://www.missouri-slave-data.org 4527 E. De Ora Way Long Beach, CA 90815 562/961-8424

Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--SHERIFF OWENS IS PLANNING FOR DRAFT--Sheriff Henry Owens is now making trips through the county laying plans for registration day, which will be designated by President Wilson under the selective service army bill. The sheriff and the county clerk have received a copy of the registration plans setting out the work to be done in preparing for the registration. The sheriff has arranged for the appointment of men throughout the county as registrars of the respective voting precincts. As there will be one registrar for each voting precinct five registrars will work in Moberly on registration day. All men between the ages of 21 and 30, inclusive, will be compelled to fill out the registration cards. The registration places and registrars will be named at a meeting of the county court and the sheriff, following final passage of the army bill and issuance of a proclamation by the governor of the state--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--A PLEASANT GATHERING--Sunday was a most pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robb of near Higbee. All their children having decided to spend the day with them, and they were as much surprised as were Mr. and Mrs. Robb when they all met for one did not know that the other was coming. Besides Mr. Robb's family there were present five sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, sixteen grandchildren and Everett Jackson and family, making a total of forty. Mrs. Robb went on ahead with her dinner as if no one were present, and at the noon hour the guests were called to the dining room where they large table was filled with everything good to eat that one could want, and in such abundance that it looked like anything but hard times. The afternoon was most pleasantly spent in music and conversation, and at a late hour all departed, hoping to spend many more such pleasant days together. A FRIEND. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--J. B. Jones and sisters, Mrs. T. H. Dinwiddie and Mrs. J. W. Marshall, were called to Morris, Oklahoma, Monday, by the death of their uncle, John Bogie, who died at his home near that place the day before. Mr. Bogie was about 65 years old, and was a brother of the late Mrs. Diana Jones of this place, and was well known here. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Mrs. William Chapman left last night (Friday) for Chicago in response to a message that her mother, Mrs. Margaret Kelso, had been stricken with paralysis and was not expected to live. This will be sad news to Mrs. Kelso's host of old friends here, all of whom join the NEWS in the hope that she will soon be her usual self again. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Bernice Roberts came near losing one of his fingers by a fall of coal at the Walton mine one day this week, and will be unable to work for some time. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--While at work at the Walton Saturday, Lon Coleman had one of the fingers of the left hand split from end to end by a fall of rock or coal, and will be unable to work for a week or two. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--David Williams has been suffering for several days from a felon on his left hand. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Born, on the 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burgin, a son. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lilly is seriously ill. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Born, on the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Dougherty, a son. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--In ordering his address changed to Ft. Bliss, Texas, Miller Pyle who recently enlisted, writes: "I am now a telephone man for Uncle Sam. You probably wonder why I enlisted. I intend to fight for peace because underlying its tenets is the happiness of my fellow man and the betterment of the world. That peace will conquer is as fixed as the Heavens. It will prevail as the survival of the truth. I think the philosophy of war is as empty as were the brazen images which man forsook to worship God. But war is here and it is up to every American to make good. When the new peace is at zenith war will be among the memories of the past and we will remember it by the scars it leaves both on our bodies and hearts. Its passing will be one of the greatest blessings the world has ever known and the world will welcome the day when there will be peace on earth and good will toward men." Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--B. F. Tucker's team ran away Thursday throwing him from the wagon and breaking his right ankle. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--J. C. Herron left Saturday for Sweet Springs where he will operate a peanut and popcorn wagon during the summer. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Raymond Edwards returned today from a visit with relatives at McAllister, Okla., and will leave about June 1st. for Annapolis, where he will reenter the Naval Academy. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Roy Richards, one of the best barbers in the country, who has been at work in Illinois for some time, is back in old Higbee to remain permanently, to the delight of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Richards, and his host of friends, having secured a place in the shop of J. Edgar Smith where he will have charge of the second chair. Mr. Smith is to be congratulated on securing his services. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--(Kathy's notes: The article on the graduation class of Higbee has been condensed [due to time constraints.] The names of the graduating class--High School--Misses Goldena Campbell, Edyth Burton, Anna Howell, Mary Walton, Ester Robb, Messrs. Geo. Lambier, Omar Edwards and Ollie Bottoms. Miss Campbell won first honors with a grade of 97.5, thereby winning a scholarship in any of the following eight colleges: Central, Fayette; Christian, Columbia; Cotty, Nevada; Hardin, Mexico; Howard Payne, Fayette; Williams Woods, Fulton; Stephens, Columbia; Linderwood, St. Charles. Miss Ester Robb was second with a grade of 95.5 and Miss Anna Howell third with 94. Miss Nelle Burton, a sophomore won class honors with a grade of 97.5. Miss Mary Ruth Patterson was second with 96.5. Miss Ruby Burton and Harold Bradley won the freshman class honors with an average grade of 96. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Shelton Lessly was here Saturday from Slater. Owing to decreased business, Mr. Lessly, who had been running an engine on the Alton for some time, was set back to firing several months ago, but hopes to have a regular run as an engineer when business picks up again. Friday, 18 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 7--Mrs. Clyde Giles and children arrived last week from Victor, Colo., and will leave in a short time for Illinois, where they will make their home. Mrs. Giles' many friends will be glad to know that her stay in the West restored her to perfect health. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--WILL NICHOLS TO NAVY--Mrs. Mary Nichols received a message Wednesday from her nephew, Will Nichols, son of Dr. G. M. Nichols, informing her that he had enlisted in the navy at Cheyenne, Wyo., and would leave that day for San Francisco. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miller Pyle who has been employed as a lineman with the Western Union for the past two or three years, and who has been located at Kokomo, Ind. for the past few months, has enlisted in the army, and orders his paper sent to him car of Co. E. Signal Corps, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--OUR NEW TEACHERS--The school board met Monday night and elected the following teachers: Mrs. Georgia Middleton, Misses Nadine Embree, Clayton Smith and Rosamond Bowen of Higbee, Misses Maupin of Fayette, Elizabeth Roselle of Armstrong, Mary Price of Sturgeon and Miss Louise Lowry of Moberly. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miss Mable Duncan entertained five of her girl friends at a theater and bunking party Wednesday night. After returning from the theater dainty refreshments were served, and at a late hour the guests retired. Those present were Misses Anna and Gladys Howell, Naomi and Esther Robb and Laura Bottoms. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Luke O'Roarke, 107 years old, said to be the oldest man in Missouri, died at the Confederate Home in Higginsville on the 7th. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Miss Bertha Andrews, one of Howard County's popular and efficient teachers, has been employed as principal of the Renick public school for the coming year. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie this week sold his Ford runabout to A. L. Miller of Armstrong and will purchase a new car. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reed moved to Mexico last week where Mr. Reed has a good position and where he will play ball the present season as a member of the Mexico league. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Geo. McGill returned Thursday of last week from Springfield, Ill, where he had been to see his brother, John, who was operated on the day before for appendicitis. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--HIGBEE LADIES TO AID--Will Do their "Bit" By Making Red Cross Supplies--The ladies of Higbee and vicinity are going to show their patriotism, and also that they can help in other ways besides practicing economy, and will make supplies for the Red Cross. The plan is only in a formative stage as yet, but the success of the move is assured. A meeting for the purpose of organizing will be held at the Christian Church next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and every woman in the entire community, whether they be members of any church or not are not only invited but urged to be present. This is a great work and is being taken up by the women folks all over the land, and great good to the soldier boys, as well as the government will result from it. So let nothing keep you from the meeting, and remember that you are especially urged to attend. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--Virgil Thompson, one of Higbee's very best citizens, informs us that he will leave Saturday for Illinois where he will locate, for the present, at least, because of better working conditions and higher wages. His host of friends regret his departure, for which he is not to be blamed, and all or hoping that his stay will only be temporary. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--(Kathy's notes: There was an article about the pay raises for the miners, and it stated that they got 10 cents per ton for mining, and 20 cents per day on day wages.) Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--MRS. JOE SMEAD DEAD--Mrs. Joe Smead of Keota, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Newton, in Higbee, on Tuesday, May 8, 1917, from dropsy, with which she had been afflicted for a year or more. Mrs. Smead came to Higbee some two months ago for medical treatment, and for a time seemed to be on the road to recovery, but improvement was only temporary, a fact, she, as well as her family, soon realized. Mrs. Smead was the daughter of the late Jas. F. Shaefer, and was born at Middle Grove, Monroe County, on December 19, 1863. She was married to Joseph Smead at Renick on December 25, 1885. They were the parents of eight children, three daughters and five sons, six of whom, with the father, survive, viz: Mrs. Wm. Evans Callao; Mrs. Robert Grauber Jr., Higbee; Mrs. Harry Page, Keota; Roy H., Joe K. and C. E. Smear of Kept. She is also survived by four brothers--W. H. Shaefer of Renick, J. W., J. T. and J. M. Shaefer of Higbee, and two sisters, Mrs. John Newton of Higbee, and Mrs. John Garrett of Macon county. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, of which deceased had long been a member, Wednesday, by Rev. L. M. White and interment made in the city cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of a wide circle of Higbee friends. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--HERRIN-THEIS--Dr. M. C. Herrin of this place and Miss Anna Theis were married at the home of the bride in Rosedale, Kan., on Sunday, May 6, 1917. They are expected home Monday when they will go to housekeeping in the Bottoms property recently vacated by J. T. Randolph. The NEWS joins other friends in hearty congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 11 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 6--W. F. CAIN TO HANNIBAL--W. F. Cain left Tuesday for Hannibal where he has secured a position as special agent for the M. K. & T. That he will make a valuable man for the company goes without saying, for as marshal of Higbee, which position he held for several terms, he proved a most capable and fearless officer, and made many important arrests, several of which required no little detective work, and which would have done credit to any chief in the country. The best wishes of a host of friends follow him, and all are certain he can make good. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Linda, Cecil and others interested. As you will see in the recent posting of the Higbee News, dated 4 May 1917, the marriage date for this couple was April 25 1917, rather than December 25, 1917. I think Cecil got the marriage date from me, and I have no idea what my source was, since I apparently didn't document it. It was obviously wrong. Please accept my apology. Kathy Bowlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cecil V. Boyd" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 2:44 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Noah Frazier > Linda > In regards to your posting on April 20th about The Higbee News 15 Dec > 1916 - > I have Noah Flood Frazier born 2 Dec 1892, died 25 Aug 1949 > married 25 Dec 1917 > to Bertha Clay Reynolds born 29 Aug 1899, died 21 Sept 1968. > I hope this helps > Cecil

Kathy Thank you for the correction. Yes, the information came from the data you sent me. I should have cited you as the source, but I just didn't take the time to check. I am trying to get as much as possible done before I leave, I am not sure what I am doing. If possible I am even more confused than usual. Until next time Cecil At 03:56 PM 4/22/01 -0500, you wrote: >Linda, Cecil and others interested. > > As you will see in the recent posting of the Higbee News, dated 4 May >1917, the marriage date for this couple was April 25 1917, rather than >December 25, 1917. I think Cecil got the marriage date from me, and I have >no idea what my source was, since I apparently didn't document it. It was >obviously wrong. Please accept my apology. > >Kathy Bowlin > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Cecil V. Boyd" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 2:44 PM >Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Noah Frazier > > > > Linda > > In regards to your posting on April 20th about The Higbee News 15 Dec > > 1916 - > > I have Noah Flood Frazier born 2 Dec 1892, died 25 Aug 1949 > > married 25 Dec 1917 > > to Bertha Clay Reynolds born 29 Aug 1899, died 21 Sept 1968. > > I hope this helps > > Cecil >

Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Miss Elenor Summers returned Sunday to her home in Moberly after a week's visit with her uncle, John Davis, and family. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Kansas, we notice from an article in the Kansas City Star of last Sunday, has 1200 physicians available from the standpoint of age for military service, and every county medical society and individual physician is being appealed to. Dr. Herbert Atkins of Pratt, formerly of this place, is one of the thirteen physicians of the state who are members of the medical reserve corps. (Kathy's notes: Dr. Herbert Atkins, was at the time of this writing, 37 years of age. By no means a young man of fighting age. Yet he went on to serve a year of active duty.) Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Those who were so free to criticize Wilson for not going to war with Germany immediately following the sinking of the Lusitania, and who have as yet not enlisted as volunteers, will now have a chance, that the conscription bill is passed, to make good on their big talk. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--BACK TO THE FARM--Rolie Jones, who sold his farm near Yates about two months ago and moved to Higbee, has had all of town life he wants and this week bought the Wm. Whitmire farm of 100 acres southwest of town for $3750, and will move to it as soon as the weather will permit. The sale was made through W. F. Jones. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Mrs. E. R. Smith was called to Boonville Sunday by the illness of her father, Dr. J. C. Varney, which terminated fatally Wednesday morning. Dr. Varney was one of the leading dentists in the state and had practiced in Boonville for the past thirty-five years. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith went to Boonville yesterday to attend the funeral, which will be held today. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--RILEY-BURKE--Mr. Guy H. Riley of Kansas City and Miss Amy Burke of this place were married at the home of Father J. C. Carney in Moberly at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, May 3, 1917, and left over the Wabash for Centralia, taking the Alton Red Train there for Kansas City, their future home. If they intended to fool their numerous friends by not coming back to Higbee for the Kansas City train, they were the ones who were fooled, for when the train stopped here their friends were there in force to shower them with rice and serenade them with bells and tin pans. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Burke of this place, and is one of Higbee's prettiest most popular and accomplished young ladies, and will be sadly missed among the young folks of the town, among whom she was a leader. Mr. Riley holds a responsible position with the Alton at Kansas City as dispatcher, and is well and favorably known here, having worked for an operator here for a year or two. He is a young man of strictest sobriety and integrity, and one of the most deserving young men of our acquaintance. The News joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--FRAZIER-RENNOLDS--Mr. Noah Frazier and Miss Bertha Rennolds were married in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, on Wednesday, April 25, 1917. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds of near Higbee and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of intimate friends. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Frazier and is one of the community's most popular and deserving young men, and worthy of the fair prize he has won. The happy couple returned Monday after a visit with Mr. Frazier's sisters in Macon county, and Tuesday evening were tendered a reception at the home of the bride's parents, and were the recipients of many lovely presents. Those present: Tony Frazier and family, Omer Newman and family, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dougherty, J. Lee Dougherty and family, Arch Lyle and family and Mrs. Susan Dennis. At a late hour the guest departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Frazier a long life and wedded bliss. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Born, on April 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Sweezer, a son. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Miss Lillian Manuel and Eunice Nichols, two of Higbee's popular teachers, have been employed to teach the coming year in the Clark Public school. The board is to be congratulated on securing their services. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--O. F. Pitney was called to Columbia the first of the week to attend the funeral of a brother-in-law. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness of our family and for their tender sympathy on the death of our beloved son, John. That God may bless each one is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Banning. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--VEN ETTISON PUSHES THE BUTTON. Mine Got, vill you be mine partner You don't know who I am, But I am de German Kaiser, De Emporer Vill-i-am. You know I vipped dose Belgians, And mit pullets filled Russians full, And I can vip France and Italy And plow up Johnny Bull. For all dose odder nations I do not give a dam, If you'll just be my partner To vipp dot UNCLE SAM. You know I got dose submaries All Europe knows it well, But Ettison's a patent now Dot blows them all to hell. Now Got, if you will do dis Den you, I'll always lofe, And I vill always Emporer here be And you vill be Emporer above. But Got if you refuse dis plea Tomorrow night at eleven I'll call out all my Zeppelins And declare war against Heaven. I vould't ask this favor, Got, But I haf plainly seen, Dot ven Ettison push de button in I got no more submarine. Contributed. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Robert Baty, a former citizen of near Ryder, died at his home in Milwaukee on April 30th. Interment was made at Clark. He was a brother of George Baty, formerly of this place, who died about a year ago. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--W. W. Brundege this week leased his blacksmith shop, tools and machinery to C. A. O'Dell, who will continue the business at the old stand, retaining John Williams as blacksmith. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Plant! Plant! Plant! The boys will soon be marching! Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--If you haven't a garden spot, plant some kind of a crop in your back yard, even if it is only a 2X4 lettuce bed, and if you have no backyard, use your front yard. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Joe Dinwiddie, who has had a position as operator with the Katy for the past year or two, is at home for several days on account of the operators' strike on that road. Joe is thinking seriously of going West soon. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McGill went to Springfield, Ill, Friday night of last week for a visit with their sons, John and James. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Miss Genelle Patterson left Tuesday for Nevada where she will enter a training school for nurses with the view of following nursing as a profession. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--The May term of Howard county circuit court will convene at Fayette on the 7th. The docket, which is the largest in several years, contains thirteen divorce suits. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Let no fertile acre of vacant lot go uncultivated. You need not be afraid but what you will be paid for your trouble, for the whole world is facing a food famine. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--J. F. Whitmore, who has been teaching in one of Denver's big commercial schools for the past nine months, writes us that he will be home soon, and would leave Denver about May 1, but might go to Salt Lake City for a short visit with friends before returning. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Chas. Everett, who left here several weeks ago to play ball with the Mason City (Ia.) league team the present season, returned Thursday of last week, not liking conditions, and because his salary was placed at $100 per months instead of $150, as he was promised. He pitched several games and made good, allowing but a few scattering hits in each one. He has gone to work at the Walton mine and will move his family back to Higbee as soon as he can find a house. In the event that Higbee can't stir up a ball team this season, Mr. Everett will be on the pitching staff of the Moberly C. M. league team, and if he is, and is given support, we know right now where the pennant is going to land. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--MOBERLY 6 HIGBEE 5.--The Higbee Blues, known last season as the All Stars, met the Moberly Greys in Rennolds Park here last Sunday, and despite the mud and rain and cold put up a game that was exciting from first to last and one which gave promise that the team by the end of the season will be as formidable as was the team whose name they have taken. Moberly put the game on ice in the last half of the 8th by a home run, up to which time the score was tied. The following is the line-up of the Blues: Carl Sharp, c.; Alfred Towles, p.; Dewey Goin, s.s.; Will Young 1b.; Arthur Roberts 2b.; Geo. Lilly, 3b.; Will Crawford lf.; Owen Harris, cf.; Fred Bradley rf. They will play the Slater team here on the 13th when another fast game can be looked for. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--JAS MCGURK KILLED IN ILLINOIS MINE--Word reached Moberly late Friday afternoon of the death in Staunton, Ill., of Jas. McGurk, a former resident of this county. Mr. McGurk was killed in a mine in Staunton. He was working in an entry in the mine when one of the cars used for hauling coal to the mouth of the mine got from under control and dashed down the track, catching him under it. When his fellow workmen reached his side life had expired. Mr. McGurk's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete McGurk, live near Elliott. He was well known in this city, as a few years ago he was one of the fastest baseball players in this county and frequently played in Moberly. He was a brother-in-law of Jack Cronan, local mail carrier--Moberly Monitor. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--JOHN C. WILLIAMS DROPS DEAD--John C. Williams, a former well known citizen of Howard county, dropped dead at his home in Kansas City Wednesday from heart failure. He was 68 years old and is survived by one son. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. S. E. Avery of near Higbee and three brothers, Jacob C., of Howard, and D. H. and U. M. Williams of Arizona. The body will arrive here today over the Alton and funeral held Sunday at New Hope. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--The big rain which began Thursday of last week and continued almost constantly until late Tuesday afternoon, when it wound up in a heavy snow, was worth thousands of dollars as the ground got a thorough soaking far below the grass roots, and all the ponds in the vicinity, with the exception of the Alton lake, were filled to overflowing, this assuring plenty of stock water, which has been a very scarce article for many months. The Alton lake, which was lower than at any time since the big drought of 1901, was raised four feet but it is yet seven feet below the spillway, and still presents a very desolate appearance. It is possible that the lake may reach high water mark before the summer is over, but hardly likely unless we have more than the usual number of extraordinarily heavy rains, as the Alton is running from thirty to fifty trains a day most all of which take water here. It isn't likely that the lake will be allowed to go dry, and if the danger point is reached water will likely be hauled to it, as was the case two years ago. The new watering stations at Centralia and Glasgow, have been a wonderful help to the water supply here, and but for them water would have had to have been hauled the last few months. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Joe Stone left last night for Marissa, Ill, where he has secured work. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--The K.K.K. girls were most pleasantly entertained at the home of Dr. and Ms. C. F. Burkhalter Tuesday., Mrs. Bertha Davis being the hostess. At 10 p.m. the party together with the gentlemen guests, went to the Alton depot in a body to meet G. H. Riley who was to wed Miss Ann Burke, one of their number, the following Thursday, and gave him a most hearty and noisy welcome by means of bells and tin pans. The happy bunch returned to the Burkhalter home, where a delicious 3-course luncheon was served. (Kathy's notes: From this entry, it would appear that this KKK is strictly a women's organization, since it referred to the "KKK girls" and the men were referred to as "guests". I have to wonder is this is just a small local group organized by a few girl friends, rather like the one my grandmother belonged to called the "childhood friends". Wonder if we will ever find out what the initials stood for?) Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--MINE WORKERS TO GET INCREASE--Representatives of the operators and miners met in Kansas City Monday of this week to take up the question of an increase in wages on the same basis as was recently granted mine workers in the East, but if any settlement has been made we have seen no account of it. No trouble was expected however, over a settlement, and the current rumor is that all company men, that is, those paid by the day, will get an increase of about 60 cents per day, and those who mine the coal an increase of 10 cents per ton. the increase will be for one year, we understand, but should the war continue further, which now seems probably it will likely be kept in force until the close of hostilities. This is the largest increase those who follow this most useful and dangerous calling have ever received so far as we know, and they are to be congratulated. We only wish that every man in the country could get a raise. Friday, 4 May 1917, Vol. 31, No 5--Mrs. W. F. Fullington returned Friday of last week from Kansas City where she had been for five weeks under the care of a cancer specialist, who removed six small cancers from her face by means of some sort of plaster. Mrs. Fullington had a small cancer removed from her face twelve years ago, but did not remain to take the full treatment, as she did this time, and has strong hopes that there will be no return of the malady, and her wide circle of friends join the NEWS in the hope that a permanent cure has been effected, which her physician assures her is quite probable. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Linda In regards to your posting on April 20th about The Higbee News 15 Dec 1916 - I have Noah Flood Frazier born 2 Dec 1892, died 25 Aug 1949 married 25 Dec 1917 to Bertha Clay Reynolds born 29 Aug 1899, died 21 Sept 1968. I hope this helps Cecil

Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Cromer Griffith, while returning from a picnic given by a lot of his schoolmates Friday of last week, fell from a hay frame on which the party was riding, and was run over, the rear wheel of the wagon passing over his left shoulder and chest, but he fortunately escaped any serious injury. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. W. D. Day, of Bedford, Ind., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Williams. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. E. R. Smith is spending the week in Boonville with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Varney. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--A son was born on the 25th to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Sinclair of south of town. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Shannon Jarman was here Sunday from Independence, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Odus Bradley. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Floyd Barron of north of town, employed at mine No. 11, had his left leg broken Tuesday by a fall of coal. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--John Smith and Russel Brook left last week for Gillispie, Ill, where they have secured work. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--The 18-month-old son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGrath of near town died Saturday after a short illness. Funeral services were held in the home Sunday by Elds. Wm. Kelson and Wm. Chapman, and interment made in the Tucker cemetery. The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of the community. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Alex McArthur, former Katy section foreman at this place, but who moved to Moberly about a year ago, died on a Katy passenger train just north of town Friday evening of last week while being taken to the hospital at Sedalia, death resulting from paralysis, with which he was stricken that day while at work near Paris. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--L. McElheny who moved to Oklahoma from Higbee about six months ago, and who returned last week, informs us that he is through with that state, and that he is back in God's country to stay. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mr. and Mrs. Foster Enochs, who have been living in Springfield, Ill, for several months, returned to Higbee Thursday of last week and have rented part of the H. Hare property. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blansett returned Wednesday of last week from Coal City, Ill, where they were called two weeks previously by the illness of Mrs. Blansett's mother, Mrs. Rosa Kassell, and who died a few hours before their arrival. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Henry Powell, who had to give up his position with the Katy at this place because he was a member of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, has secured work with the Alton and is at present acting as special relief agent. He is working for the present in Illinois. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--CARD OF THANKS--We desire to thank our many dear friends for their sympathy and assistance in the illness and death of our dear son, Thos. Mitchell McGrath, and especially Mrs. N. J. Nichols for her floral offering--Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGrath. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. G. W. Cook, who has been living at Tigris, Mo, for several years, arrived Sunday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Creson, and other relatives, and will likely make Higbee her permanent home, to the delight of her wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Miss Laura Bottoms went to Slater Wednesday to attend the wedding of her very warm friend, Miss Mabel Heuman, who was married that day at the Brush Creek church to the Rev. McCoy. The happy couple left immediately for Kentucky for a visit with Rev. McCoy's parents. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Jas. W. Marshall went to St. Louis last night to attend the funeral of his uncle, Horace Marshall, who died at his home in that city on Wednesday. Mr. Marshall was 84 years old and was well known in this county, and leaves many friends here who will regret to hear of his death. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--SOLBERG-DALY--Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the study of the Congregational church Mr. Oscar Solberg and Miss Grace Daly were quietly married by Rev. C. F. Fisher pastor of the Congregational church, who used the impressive ring service of the church. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones. The bride wore a gray silk suit with a silver and a lace hat and carried pink roses. After a short western trip they will be at home at Acme. The above from the Sheridan (Wyo.) Daily Enterprise of April 20, will be of interest to readers of the NEWS, Mr. Solberg being an old Higbee boy, son of Mr. N. P. Solberg, and who has been in the west for several years, where he holds a fine position with the Acme Coal Co., one of the largest in the west, as sales agent. His host of friends in old Higbee rejoice to know that he is held in the highest esteem by his employers, being considered by them as one of their very best men, and all are sure he will continue to rise, as he is one of the most capable and worthy young men Higbee ever turned out. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--MISS LILLIAN JOHNSON ENTERTAINS--Miss Lillian Johnson entertained the girls of the K. K. K. at her home Thursday evening, April 19. The purpose of the gathering was to shower Miss Amy Burke who will soon be the bride of G. H. Riley of Kansas City. After the arrival of all the guests Miss Burke was sent to a room which had been kept locked during the evening and was surprised when upon turning on the lights she encountered aluminum kitchenware everywhere in the room. The girls enjoyed her amazement as she picked up one piece after another and tried to puzzle out what its purpose in the kitchen might be. At a suitable hour the hostess served a refreshing three-course luncheon. The guests were: Mesdames Shufelt and Barneyback, Misses Berna Davis, Lillian Manuel, Eunice Nichols, Toinette and Francis Burkhalter, Wila Mae Macey, Hilda Wright, and Amy Burke. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--MR. AND MRS. E. BROOK ENTERTAIN--On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brook opened their new home with a delightful entertainment to a host of their Higbee friends. The guests made their way to the place of entertainment in automobiles. They were served with splendid music and to several courses from the cuisine department, which were heartily enjoyed by all present. With many games that served to make the time speed by merrily the evening passed 'ere anyone was aware, and then the joy feasters returned wishing Mr. and Mrs. Brook many days of happiness. The following were present: Misses Toinette and Frances Burkhalter, Berna Davis, Lillian Johnson, Willa Mae Macey and Amy Burke. Messrs. C. C. Smith M. C. Herrin, May Shafer, Roger Bagby, Glenn Walker, Gordon Rankin and Edmund Burke. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--IN MEMORY--Saturday, April 21, the death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGrath, and took from them their only precious little boy, Mikel Thomas, aged 14 months. All that loving parents and friends could do was done, but God knows best. His will was done and he took Mikel for his angel. A little grave so short and sweet, A little baby dressed so neat; A little rose bud sweet and fair, With those blue eyes and curly hair. Little dimpled hands so sweet, Darling little busy feet. A! The last sweet kiss is given, And his little soul's in heaven. A mother's arms are vacant now, Shades of sorrow beckon her brow. A father's heart is weighted down, His baby boy in 'neath the ground. Friday, 27 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 4--Mrs. J. B. Terrill and little daughter, Ruby of Yates, were the guests of Higbee friends Sunday. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Hi list,tracing the above,my ggrandmother,was born in Missouri,we think about 1840-45.she married John Jack Moore,about 1860-61.he was from TX? they moved, (this is only a guess) to Knox county,Tennessee,their children are WILL,JAMES HOUSTON,JEFF,AGNES,JOHN,& LIZZI. my grandfather was born in Knox county,the others we don't know.my grandfather was John,traced to date,James Houston traced to date,Will last seen 1912-18.Jeff,i met his son Jack in Knoxville,Tn in 1972.Agnes went to Oregon,last heard from in the 30s.Lizzi,married 2 times passed away and buried in Claiborne county,Tn,near Tazewell.as is her brother John. nancy divorced Jack after he abandoned them in the mountains,she remarried,no name,had more children.it was said her family owned a rock quarry in Claiborn county,TN. see my homepage for more info.thank you Ray Moore http://www.angelfire.com/in3/louisrr/moore.htm

Thanks to Kathy for posting this info, I now have a definite death date for Kerin WALKER OWEN. I also have a definite date for a photo that I now know was taken Higbee, MO, 1917 and no doubt was a gathering for the funerals of Isaac and Eliza Jane. I wish they would have listed those attending from out of town and I wish I had a photo of any of the WALKER's but I don't. There must be some photos out there somewhere of the WALKER's. The photo I have is George and Careen PAGE, along with son Johnie PAGE and wife Katie. Garnett PAGE and Susie PAGE MANNING and her husband, Albert MANNING and their children. Raymond, Henry Hilton and Ruth Alene MANNING. Also, since George Martin PAGE is not in the photo, and last record I have of him is 1910 census, age 18, I am assuming he died before 1917 or possibly was living elsewhere and was unable to attend. Anyway, here is the update on Ike. Name: Isaac "Ike" WALKER Birth Date: 17 Oct 1844 Birth Place: Burton, Howard Co., Missouri Death Date: 21 Jan 1917 Death Place: Higbee, Randolph Co., MO Burial Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill (Burton), Howard Co., MO Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810-1880) Notes: Sophia WALKER and son Issac are listed in 1870 Howard Co., MO census. 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1876 State Census Howard Co.., MO Town 48, Range 17 28 Sophia Walker, age 67 29 Isaac Walker, age 31 30 Caren Owens, age 9 (grandaughter of Sophia...Linda) 1880 Bonnefemme Twp. Household 331/Family 331. WALKER, Sophia wf 71 Wid Keeping House KY KY KY Isaac wm 35 Son S Farmer MO GA KY Jacob wm 32 Son Wid Farmer MO GA KY Sarah E wf 13 Dau S At Home MO MO MO Nannie B wf 7 Dau S At Home MO MO MO Caron H wf 13 Dau S At Home MO MO MO (Sarah E. and Nannie B. are daughters of Jacob. Their Mother died 1877) Caron H is dau of Karen Happuck (Kerin) Walker and John James Owen. 1900 Bonnefemme Twsp., Howard Co., MO 18 18 WALKER, Issac, head, w, m, Oct 1844, age 55, single, MO GA KY, farmer INYARD, Nancy, sister, w, f, b 1831, age 68, widow, MO GA KY, housekeeper 1911 The Higbee News Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart, twin sisters, celebrated their eightieth birthday, Monday Dec. 11, at the home of their brother, Isaac Walker, near Myers. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 22 Oct 1915--Isaac Walker, one of the NEWS' good Howard county friends, was in town Monday and paid this office an appreciated call. He informed us that on the day before he celebrated his 77th birthday, and was able to say something few men his age could, that he was living on the farm where he was born, and that aside from about a year and a half spent in the Confederate army and a like time working away from home, he had spent all of his life on this one farm. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 17 Dec 1915--The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Saturday, the occasion being the 84th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dennis's mother, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds. A big dinner was served and the day was most delightfully spent by all, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Reynolds. Those present: Geo. W. Reynolds and family, Isaac Walker and Geo Page and family. 1917 The Higbee News Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Isaac Walker of near Burton, who was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, was himself taken suddenly ill on reaching town, and has since been in a serious condition at the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Page, suffering from pneumonia. At the hour of going to press both he and Mrs. Rennolds were thought to be some better. 26 Jan 1917 The Higbee News Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--ISAAC WALKER--Isaac Walker, one of the best men Howard county ever knew, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Page, in this place at 2 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 1917, from pneumonia. He had been sick for several days and on receiving word that his sister, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, was at the point of death, left his home near Burton to be with her, but got no further than Mrs. Page's, pneumonia having developed. Mr. Walker was born in Howard county Oct. 17, 1844, and spent his life within five miles of the farm on which he was born. He was never married, devoting his life to sisters, nephews and nieces bereft of husband and father. Mrs. Page, whom he took to raise when she was an infant, her mother dying when she was four weeks old, seemed to be his favorite, and in a conversation with her one day told her that when the call came for him he wanted to come to her or have her come to him. While he had never joined any church, he lived the Christian life and was not afraid when the summons came, and we are sure that a loving Father will not let his life of self sacrifice go unrewarded. 292 Issac Walker was born in 1844 and died in 1917. He is buried in the New Hope Cemetery in Howard Co., Missouri. He has a tombstone in the cemetery. The Gravestone is inscribed with "Father to the Fatherless". Lizzie (HENDERSON HURSMAN, grandaughter of Lucy Ann Jane WALKER)spoke very highly of this man. Roberta Sheridan has his hat band with his initials embroidered inside. He raised several nieces and nephews. Lived on the home place with his mother, He was called Uncle Ike.262 LDS shows birthdate as 1843 Last Modified: 19 Apr 2001 Reference Note 262 [email protected](Roberta "Berta" Sheridan) Reference Note 292 [email protected] (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Billings, Montana 59102 [email protected]

Have had some questions on some of the people so I am sending the updated info I have....additions, corrections, always welcome. Linda Husband: Richard Lindsey RENNOLDS Birth: 1 Oct 1821 Place: Fayette Co., Kentucky Death: 1 Apr 1902 Place: Howard Co., MO Burial: Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill, Howard Co., MO Marriage: 6 Sep 1853 Place: Howard Co., MO Wife: Eliza Jane WALKER Birth: 11 Dec 1831 Place: Howard Co., Missouri Death: 22 Jan 1917 Place: Higbee, Randolph Co., MO Burial: Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill (Burton), Howard Co., MO Father: Johnson WALKER (1785-1853) Mother: Sophia WAINSCOTT (1810-1880) Children... 1. F Child: Nancy Jane "Nack" RENNOLDS Birth: 18 Sep 1855 Place: Howard County, Missouri Death: 13 Nov 1910 Place: Howard County, Missouri Burial: 14 Nov 1910 Place: New Hope Cem., Bunker Hill (Burton), Howard Co., MO Spouse: John Humphrey HITT Sr. Marriage: 2 Jan 1873 Place: Howard Co., MO 2. F Child: Mary Ann RENNOLDS Birth: 22 Jun 1856 Place: Howard Co., MO Death: 8 Sep 1895 Place: Glasgow, Howard, MO Spouse: Ferdinand B. "Ferd" WILSON Marriage: 18 Feb 1875 Place: Howard Co., MO 3. M Child: Milton S. RENNOLDS Birth: 16 Oct 1860 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO 4. F Child: Susan A. RENNOLDS Birth: 7 May 1862 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 13 Jun 1946 Spouse: Thomas LONG Marriage: 3 Aug 1896 Spouse: John Wesley DENNIS Marriage: Aug 1902 Place: Howard Co. MO 5. M Child: William Borl RENNOLDS Birth: About 1863 Place: Missouri 6. F Child: Martha RENNOLDS Birth: 29 Aug 1864 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 1953/1958 7. M Child: Abraham RENNOLDS (Twin) Birth: 1866 Death: 1866 8. M Child: Jacob RENNOLDS (Twin) Birth: 1866 Death: 1866 9. M Child: Isaac W. "Ike" RENNOLDS Birth: 17 Mar 1866 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 1954 Spouse: Amminda MONTGOMERY Spouse: Artie "Missie" GRIFFITH 10. F Child: Sophia Jenkins RENNOLDS Birth: 16 May 1869 Place: Missouri Death: 29 Mar 1936 Spouse: Charles Brooks LONG Marriage: 27 Aug 1892 11. M Child: George William RENNOLDS Birth: 17 Nov 1870 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 1936 Spouse: Annie Eliza PALMATORY Marriage: About 1890 Place: Howard Co., MO 12. M Child: Edward R. RENNOLDS Birth: 29 Feb 1872 Place: Glasgow, Howard Co., MO Death: 3 Apr 1902 Husbands Notes... Notes: Howard County Marriages 1850-1860, Missouri Pioneers Vol XVI 06 Sep 1853 Richard L. Reynolds married Eliza Walker Bride is dau. of Johnson Walker. Performed by James M. Butts, M.G. Served in the Missouri Militia (Union) in the War Between the States.18 b: May 07, 1838134 Note: Father may be Thomas Robert Reynolds..see will of Johnson Walker. Wifes Notes... Notes: 1870 Howard County MO Census 130 130 Reynolds L. 49 M W Farmer 200 100 KY 130 130 Reynolds Eliza Jane 39 F W Keeping house MO 130 130 Reynolds Nancy Jane 15 F W At home MO 130 130 Reynolds Mary Ann 14 F W MO 130 130 Reynolds Milton S. 11 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Susan A. 10 F W MO 130 130 Reynolds W.B. 7 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Isaac 4 M W MO 130 130 Reynolds Sophia 2 F W MO (Note from Linda Manning: Eliza Jane Reynolds is daughter of Sophia and Johnson Walker) 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1911 The Higbee News Mrs. R. L. Rennolds and Mrs. Nancy Enyart, twin sisters, celebrated their eightieth birthday, Monday Dec. 11, at the home of their brother, Isaac Walker, near Myers. 1915 Living Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. with dau. Susie RENNOLDS DENNIS. 1915 The Higbee News Friday, 17 Dec 1915--The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Saturday, the occasion being the 84th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dennis's mother, Mrs. Eliza Reynolds. A big dinner was served and the day was most delightfully spent by all, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Reynolds. Those present: Geo. W. Reynolds and family, Isaac Walker and Geo Page and family. 1916 The Higbee News Friday, 15 Dec 1916--Sunday was a pleasant day at the home of John Dennis and wife, the occasion being the 85th birthday of Mrs. Dennis' mother, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds. A big dinner was served to the 33 guests, and none enjoyed it more than Mrs. Rennolds. She received many lovely presents. Those present: Geo. Rennolds and family, John Hitt, Jr., and family, Chas Long and family, Aubrey Long and family, Ike Rennolds and family, Roy Rennolds and family, Harvey Sennett and family, Wm. Hitt and wife, Canter Naylor and wife, Geo. Page and family, Uncle Ike Walker, John Hitt, Sr, Noah Frazier and Mary Palmatary. 1917 The Higbee News Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Ed Rennolds of Rock Island, Ill, was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds. Friday, 19 Jan 1917--Isaac Walker of near Burton, who was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, was himself taken suddenly ill on reaching town, and has since been in a serious condition at the home of his niece, Mrs. Geo. Page, suffering from pneumonia. At the hour of going to press both he and Mrs. Rennolds were thought to be some better. Volume 30, No 43, Friday, 26 Jan 1917--MRS. ELIZA RENNOLDS--Mrs. Eliza Rennolds, sister of Mr. Walker, who had been suffering from the infirmities of age, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Dennis, in this place at 10 o'clock p.m. Jan. 22, 1917. Mrs. Rennolds was in her 86th year, having been born Dec. 11, 1831, on the old homestead in Howard county. She was united in marriage to Lindsey Rennolds, who died about twenty-five years ago, in about 1850. They were the parents of eleven children, but five of whom survive, viz: Geo. W., of near Higbee; Ed, of Rock Island, Ill,; I. W. of Slater; Mrs. Sopha Long of Harrisburg, and Mrs. John Dennis of Higbee. She also leaves 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rennolds was a devout Christian lady and had been a member of the Baptist church since early girlhood. A double funeral service was held for the aged sister and brother, the oldest and youngest and the last remaining members of their family, at New Hope, Howard county, where they were tenderly laid to rest not far from the scenes of their happy childhood and their long and useful lives.292 Last Modified: 20 Apr 2001 Reference Note 18 Ted Hitt. ([email protected]) Reference Note 134 [email protected] Reference Note 292 [email protected] (Kathy Bowlin) Compiled by: Linda Manning Billings, Montana 59102 [email protected]

Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Eddie Gruber, who left three weeks ago for Jacksonville, Fla., where he was to play ball this season as a member of that team, returned home Sunday. We understand that he did not prove quite experienced enough to suit the management. His Higbee friends, while regretting his failure to stick, from whatever cause, welcome him, and are satisfied that should Higbee later on arrange to place a club in the C. M. League, he will help the Blues bring home the flag. He is also an invaluable member of the band, which, by the way, is at present rather unorganized. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--W. A. Hitt of near Myers sold his farm of 160 acres to Iowa parties this week. We did not learn the price. Mr. Hitt will sell a lot of personal property at the farm on the 19th, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. He is undecided as yet as to where he will move, but will likely locate in Higbee. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Nat Dennis, while at work at the Walton mine Wednesday of last week, had several bones in his right foot broken by a fall of coal, and will be laid up for several weeks. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Raymond Edwards, who recently left for McAlester, Okla., for a visit with relatives, has enlisted in the army, we learn. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--ALL MISSOURI MINES SHUT DOWN--Higbee's two mines, as well as all others in Missouri, have been closed since Tuesday, being shut down by W. L. A. Johnson, of official of the Mine Operators' Association over the action of the employees of a mine at Kirksville, who, the operators claim, came out on strike and refused to return to work pending a settlement of the grievance, as provided in the contract. (Kathy's notes: I extracted this to explain the mass migrations of the mining families out of Missouri that is bound to follow this announcement.) Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Perry Goin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Goin, is the first young man in Higbee, so far as we know, to answer the call to the colors, having enlisted in the navy, and leaving Sunday for St. Louis. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--A daughter was born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Owen of Moberly. Mrs. Owen will be best remembered by Higbee folks as Miss Lillian Bradley. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Parties hunting on the Nat Dennis farm south of town one day last week, started a fire which did considerable damage and came near getting Mr. Dennis' house. As a result Mr. Dennis has posted his farm. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--John Wilson, the 8-month-old son of T. P. Banning and wife of near Yates, died Thursday of last week from measles. Funeral services were held at the Yates Baptist church Saturday and interment made in the Terrill cemetery. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--E. W. CUNDIFF DEAD--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of E. W. Cundiff, who moved from this place to Eldon several years ago, will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at the Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis on March 29, following an operation. He was 66 years old and is survived by his wife and four children, all of whom have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in old Higbee. Interment was made at Eldon. Mr. Cundiff was a most estimable gentleman and citizen and in his death his family and his home town have suffered an irreparable loss. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Mrs. Wm. V. Forbes died at her home near Burton on the 10th of Bright's disease and measles. She is survived by her husband and six children. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--TOOK SHOT AT THIEF--Some thief, who entered the smoke house of Henry Powell, who lives in the Land property just east of the NEWS office, about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, will doubtless give that place a wide berth hereafter, as he came within an ace of being killed or of getting a tell-tale bullet in his system. Mrs. Powell hearing someone enter the smoke house at about the hour named, got up and armed herself with a big pistol, and going to the window took a shot at the intruder, whose position she could locate pretty well from hearing him move a candy bucket which covered some cured meat. The pistol almost jumped out of Mrs. Powell's hands, and before she could fire again the intruder had made good his escape, and at a very lively clip. An investigation the next day showed that the bullet had passed almost directly over the meat and that it could not have missed the intruder but an inch or two. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--Now that Cleeton's annual fountain opening is a thing of the past, we may hope to have some real spring weather. Last Saturday was the seventh annual opening of the fountain, and as was to have been expected, the weather was the very worst possible, ending in the biggest snow of the entire winter. Of the seven openings, all but one have been on regular winter days, even though several times the opening has been delayed as much as three weeks in the hope of seasonable weather. As we never have any real spring weather until after this fountain is opened, we suggest that Cleetons be forced next year, and at the point of a gun, if necessary, to hold the opening on January 1. Friday, 13 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 2--NEW BARBERSHOP FOR HIGBEE--C. W. Lewman of Wichita , Kan, together with his brother-in-law, W. C. Knight of Madison, has rented the Rennolds store room next to the Higbee Savings bank, and will open up a barbershop as soon as the fixtures, which are being made in St. Louis, arrive. The furniture and fixtures, as well as the entire interior of the shop, is to be in pure white, and Mr. Lewman, who is a barber of many years' experience, says it will be one of which the town can be proud. He will move his family here as soon as he can procure a house. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mr. Ray Warren and Miss Madolin Tabor, two of Higbee's popular young people, were united in marriage in Moberly at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Frank Lofty, of the 14th. The NEWS joins their numerous friends in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--E. J. Turner was called to Woodward, Okla., yesterday by a message stating that his father was dangerously ill and was not expected to live. Mr. Turner's son, Howard, will have charge of the shop during his father's absence. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Chas. C. Hon went to Kansas City Tuesday to be present at the marriage of his brother, Frank Hon, which occurred at the home of the bride, Miss Leland Glover, 4311 Wabash Ave., at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Hon and bride are expected here today for a short visit. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Born on the 6th, to Vernon Ransdell and wife, a son. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Born, on the 13th, to John Arthur Lilly and wife, a son. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mrs. Geo. Gulick, aged 80 years died at her home near Rucker on the 17th, of general debility. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Perry Goin, who left last week for St. Louis to enlist in the navy, failed to pass the physical examination, we learn, and has gone to work in Illinois. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mrs. Ola Williams and little son will leave Sunday for Philadelphia, Pa., where they will make their future ho me. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow them. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--The K.K. K. girls met last week with Miss Eunice Nichols. The evening passed quite pleasantly with work, while Miss Frances Burkhalter and Mrs. Shufelt furnished music. Besides the club there were as guests Misses Frata Nichols, Clayton Smith, Mary Matthews, of Columbia and Mrs. Will Burke. Refreshments of cream cake and chocolate chips were served. The next meeting will be with Miss Lillian Johnson. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--MINES RESUME WORK--The mines at Higbee, as well as at other points in Missouri, which had been idle for a week, owing to a shutdown ordered by the commissioner representing the operator's association, resumed work Saturday. The shutdown was caused by a strike of the employees of a Kirksville mine, who came out because the mine foreman refused to treat with them over some grievance. The operators claimed that the men had violated the contract, which provided that the mines were to be kept going pending settlement of any trouble. We are not advised as to what disposition, if any, was made of the Kirksville trouble. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--EVAN JONES RE-APPOINTED--Evan Jones has been kept busy since Wednesday receiving congratulations of his friends over his re-appointment by Gov. Gardner as state deputy inspector of coal mines. Mr. Jones has held the office for four years and has proven the right man in the right place. The efficient work of himself and his fellow inspectors, enabled Missouri to establish a record the last year, there being fewer accidents per tons of coal mined than ever before not only in this state, but others as well. Geo. Hill, of Bevier, was also retained as chief inspector. Friday, 20 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 3--Mrs. J. E. Rucker, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Wm. McGlothlin of New Franklin left Tuesday for a visit with her daughters, Mrs. W. L. Cave of Okmulgee, Okla., and Mrs. J. W. Higginbotham of Ennis, Texas, and will probably spend the summer with the latter. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--MISS JULIA EDWARDS DEAD--Miss Julia Gleason Edwards, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. (Ted) Edwards, of Renick, died at their home in that place on Sunday, April 1, from pneumonia and measles. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. J. M. Donald of Fayette and interment made at New Hope, Howard county. The bereft parents have the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of Higbee friends. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--W. S. WALTON TO LEAVE HIGBEE--W. S. Walton returned the latter part of last week from Miami, Okla., where he had been for several days looking over the town with a view of locating and embarking in business. He was more than delighted with the place and the business outlook, we are sorry to state, for he has definitely decided to locate there, and informs us that he will likely leave Higbee in about three weeks, and that his family will follow him later. We are not advised as to what line of business Mr. Walton will engage in, or what disposition he will make of his interest in the firm of Walton Bros. & Lambier. Mr. Walton has been a citizen of Higbee ever since he was a child, and his friends regret exceedingly to learn that the old town is to know him no more, and all are hoping that he will yet change his plans and decide to remain among us. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--R. M. LAWRENCE DEAD--Robert M. Lawrence, one of the county's best known citizens died at his home in Huntsville Wednesday of last week. He was born in Kentucky in 1842, and located in this county at the close of the Civil War, where he had since resided. He is survived by his widow and six children. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goin are able to be up after very severe attacks of tonsillitis. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Arch Rice and son and daughter, Arthur and Miss Velma, of Farmington, Ill, are the guests of Mr. Rice's brother, Dan Rice, who has been seriously ill for some time. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--The wife of Sam Higgins, a well known colored citizen of near Yates, died rather unexpectedly Monday night, presumably from heart disease. She was about 50 years old. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Mrs. W. L. Young and son and daughter, Rees and Miss Mable of Springfield, Ill, are the guests of Mrs. Young's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Rees, and other relatives. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--March 22nd was a very pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Owens of northwest of town, it being Mrs. Owens' 78th birthday. A number of her most intimate friends and neighbors were guests, and it is needless to add that all thoroughly enjoyed the day as well as the big dinner that was served. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Born, March 31, to Jesse Bradley and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Born, on the 29th, to Jas. Lewis and wife, a daughter. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Clyde Reed, who left three weeks ago to join the Ft. Smith, Ark., ball team, to which he was to be farmed by the St. Louis Cardinals, returned Monday, having injured his hip while at practice. We presume he will return to Ft. Smith as soon as he recovers from the injury. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Mrs. Susan W. Boswell, mother of Dr. M. C. Boswell formerly of this place, died at his home in Moberly Friday of last week. She was 88 years old, and is survived by three sons and six daughters. Friday, 6 April 1917, Vol. 31, No 1--Miss Pearl Fullington, daughter of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Fullington of near Mt. Salem, died Thursday of last week after a few days' illness from pneumonia. She was a niece of Mrs. Belle Murphy of this place who attended the funeral Saturday at Mt. Salem. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.

I have a Steve Pitney b. 1869, married Nancy Virginia Dennis 1890. Does anyone have any info on this steve Pitney? They had 3 children, Leonard, Kirk and Elison. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane