7 Oct 1893--Born, on the 3rd, to John A. Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 7 Oct 1893--Jas. Smith, a prominent young man of Armstrong, died at that place Saturday. 7 Oct 1893--Died, in Sturgeon, on Sept 27, C. B. Branham, aged 74 years. Mr. Branham was at one time Sheriff of St. Charles county, Mo, and twice mayor of Sturgeon. 7 Oct 1893--Adam Kieffer, a farmer living near Mexico, committed suicide Monday by blowing his head off with a shotgun. 7 Oct 1893--Died, on the 3rd, Ida Lee, the 16-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Mahoney. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Wednesday evening, after which the remains were laid to rest in the City cemetery. 7 Oct 1893--A serious cutting affray occurred at the residence of widow Spry in Howard county last Saturday night between Ed Spry and Ed. Roberson in which the former was nearly disemboweled, and it is thought he will die. 7 Oct 1893--Uncle Stephen Robb while working about a cane crusher Wednesday got his right hand caught and the middle finger was so badly mashed that it had to be amputated. Dr. Brown dressed the hand and the old gentleman is getting along nicely. 7 Oct 1893--At a dance near Burton Saturday night of last week a general row occurred. During the dance Jos. Grapes slashed Wm. Hudson across the throat with a knife inflicting a dangerous wound. There were several knockdowns and more than one went home with a sore head. 7 Oct 1893--J. M. Williams is rebuilding his wagon shop at Renick. 14 Oct 1893--John Woods, living near Tipton aged 76 years, was butted to death a few days ago by a pet ram. 14 Oct 1893--Jas. Collins returned Tuesday from a visit to Illinois. 14 Oct 1893--A miner named Barney Murray was run over and killed by a coal train at Lexington Tuesday. 14 Oct 1893--Thos. Armstrong, a farmer 60 years living near Wellsville, was killed by a runaway mule Tuesday. 14 Oct 1893--Mrs. J. B. Andrews who has been at Mexico during the illness of her brother, W. L. Rennolds, returned Saturday. 14 Oct 1893--Married, in Moberly, on the 10th, Mr. Geo F. Dougherty, of Howard county, and Miss Pearl White, of Moberly. The News extends good wishes. 14 Oct 1893--Born, on the 8th, to Wm. McKinney and wife, a son. 14 Oct 1893--Born, on the 11th, to Tim Dougherty and wife, a daughter. 14 Oct 1893--Samuel Rowland, a former resident of the vicinity of Elliott, died at Kerville, Tex, on the 2nd inst. 21 Oct 1893--Born on Oct 15, to William Palmatary and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1893--Married, in Howard county, Oct 17, Mr. Adison Jones and Miss Pansy Darby, of Howard. 21 Oct 1893--Mrs. John Jopling and Mrs. J. W. Dryborough, who have been visiting their father, Thos. Bain, left Tuesday for their homes, Mrs. Jopling to Lexington, and Mrs. Dryborough to St. Joseph. 21 Oct 1893--The friends of J. F. Andrews will regret to learn that he is very sick of typhoid fever at his home in Fayette. 21 Oct 1893--Born on the 17th to Thos Longdon Jr, and wife, a daughter. (Note: This child would be Christina Longdon) 21 Oct 1893--Born on the 14th, to M. Duncan and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1893--Born , on the 15th, to Thos. McGafferty and wife, a son. 21 Oct 1893--Born, on the 18th, to Thos. Shootman and wife, a daughter. 21 Oct 1893--Mrs. T. W. Ragsdale shipped to the world's fair on Oct 14th, a pair of Bronze turkeys. The gobbler weighed 40 pounds and the hen 30 pounds. She also shipped a pair of Light Brahma chickens that weighed, cock 13 and hen 12 pounds--Paris Mercury. 21 Oct 1893--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. J. M. Denny of Mt. Airy, and Miss Lillie Oliver, of Huntsville, which will occur at the residence of Mrs. Cynthia Sears, in Huntsville on Wednesday, Oct 25. The News extends congratulations in advance. 21 Oct 1893--Chas. Malone and John Minor, who broke jail at Paris Thursday of last week, are thought to be the parties who held up the night operator at Fayette a short time ago. 21 Oct 1893--Gorman Burton has removed from Higbee to Yates and is now running a butcher shop at the latter place--Armstrong Herald. 28 Oct 1893--Wm. M. Butts, one of Howard county's oldest citizens, died Tuesday aged 80 years. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Higbee, on Oct 26, Fred Wheeler and Miss Lulu Dill, of Moberly, Justice R. . Hines officiating. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Fayette, on the 25, Elder J. S. Gallemore; county clerk of Howard county, and Miss Theresa Thornhill (Thornbill?) 28 Oct 1893--Died, in Higbee, on Oct 22, Mr. Jas. Carter, Sr, aged 70 years. The remains were taken to Vandalia Sunday night for interment. 28 Oct 1893--Miss Mittie Elgin, came over from Missouri Valley College Wednesday to be present at the marriage of her sister, Miss Annie. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Higbee, on Oct 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the residence of the bride's aunt, Miss Lucy Elgin, Mr. Earl Buchanan, of Moberly, and Miss Annie Elgin, Rev. H. W. Sears of Moberly, officiating. The young couple took the noon train for Moberly, near which place they will make their future home. The News joins with other friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life. 28 Oct 1893--Married, Oct 16, at the residence of W. P. Chandler, near Excello, Mo, Mr. May L. Osborne, of Pendleton, Mo, and Miss Lou Chandler, of Excello, Mo. Rev. M. L. Heifner officiating. They will make their home at Pendleton. May joy go with them. 28 Oct 1893--Married, in Renick, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sarah Owen, Mr. John A. McKee and Miss Mattie Nolan, Rev. Briggs, of Fayette, officiating. The groom is a good mechanic, industrious and sober. The bride is one of Renick's most accomplished young ladies and is a niece of G. R. Rennolds of this place. The marriage was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. They will locate at Yates for the present. The News extends good wishes. 28 Oct 1893--Born, on Oct 26, to Edward O'Neal and wife, a daughter. 28 Oct 1893--Thos. Watts, a prominent farmer of Howard county, dropped dead Monday in the post office at Old Fayette. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.