1 Sep 1894--Born, on the 26th, to Lud Newman and wife, a daughter. 1 Sep 1894--Died near Burton, on August 25th, on consumption, Mrs. Hiram McCafferty. 1 Sep 1894--G. A. Dougherty traded a wagon and a span of horses to Jesse Roberts for 60 acres of land on the Perche one day last week. 1 Sep 1894--At Centralia Saturday night Benjamin F. Walker, aged 74 years, while returning from church was struck by a Wabash engine and killed. He was an uncle of G. A. Dougherty of this place. 1 Sep 1894--George Rees was called to Wellsville yesterday to attend the funeral of one of his grandchildren. 1 Sep 1894--Married, near Glasgow by Rev. E. K. Miller, Mr. James A. Walden to Mrs. Gussie Hockensmith. 1 Sep 1894--It seems that Moberly has another baby-murder case on hand. Miss Fannie Johnson, the 20-year-old daughter of James Johnson and her mother, Mrs. Martha Johnson, of Moberly, are now in jail charged with the murder of an illegitimate child born to Miss Fannie about ten days ago. Miss Johnson does not deny the birth of the child but claims that Tom Tilfley, the father, came to the house and carried the babe away several days ago. The city officials not being satisfied with this story, organized a searching party who looked in every conceivable place but without success. When the search had been about given up, officer Fox visited the cook stove ash pile and upon looking through it found a lot of small bones thought to be those of an infant. When this discovery was made a warrant was sworn out for G. W. Johnson, a brother of the young lady. The warrant was placed in the hands of the proper officer who arrested Mr. Johnson at his farm near Roanoke and took him to Moberly where he was placed in jail with his mother and sister for safe keeping until after the preliminary trial. The Johnson family is well connected and the investigation of the charges will be awaited with great interest. 8 Sep 1894--Jas Barnes, of Benton City, was run over and killed by a freight train at Mexico last Friday. 8 Sep 1894--A. H. Hinten living two miles south of Benton City, Mo, shot and killed Henry Houghland, a prominent druggist of that place Sunday night. For several nights Mr. Hinton thought that some one was prowling around the house for the purpose of robbery. Sunday night he loaded his rifle and took a stand in an outbuilding to watch for the prowler. About ten o'clock a man entered the yard and attempted to get in the house by a window. Hinten fired and killed Houghland. A woman is supposed to be at the bottom of the case. 8 Sep 1894--Judge Edwards, of Jefferson City, was stricken with paralysis Saturday and died in a few hours. He was 82 years old. 8 Sep 1894--Died, in Higbee, on the 6th, the 20-month-old son of Alex Jacobs and wife. 8 Sep 1894--Geo. A. Eddy and H. C. Cross who a few years ago were appointed receivers of the Katy, died this week--Eddy dying in Colorado Tuesday, and Cross in Michigan Wednesday. 15 Sep 1894--J. F. Andrews has removed his family to Fayette. 15 Sep 1894--Mrs. Martha Johnson of Moberly, who was badly burned last Saturday by the explosion of a gasoline stove in the restaurant of Joe Calvert is reported to be sinking rapidly. Mrs. Johnson had only been released from jail a few days where she had been placed charged with the murder of her daughter Fannie's illegitimate child. She is aware of her condition and says her conscience is clear and that she is not afraid to die. During her rational moments Prosecuting Attorney Primer conversed with her in regard to the disappearance of the child, but whether he gained any information that will lead to its whereabouts we are not prepared to say. Later--Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday night. Before she died it was learned by Attorney Palmer and chief of police ???? that she knew nothing about the disappearance of the child. 15 Sep 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Lewis McCoy who recently visited his uncle H. T. Johnson at this place, and made many friends while here, died last week at his home in Lawrenceburg Kentucky. 15 Sep 1894--James Collins says he is going to quit his foolishness and get down to business. Read what he has to say in another column. 15 Sep 1894--CLARK ITEMS--Mr. Lon O'Neal and Miss Eliza Butts were married Wednesday by and at the residence of Eld. P. T. Gentry. They were accompanied by Mr. Will Bonnell and Miss Beulah Cottingham and Prof. Jones and Miss Olivia Butts. The bride and groom have many warm friends here who wish them a pleasant and happy journey through life. 15 Sep 1894--TO THE PUBLIC--Having decided to locate in Higbee permanently, I am still in the shoemaking business--the only first-class shoe shop in the city. Repairing neatly and promptly done at reasonable prices. Can put on invisible patch to any shoe. Repair all kinds of harness cheap. I have got down to business! Can be found in the shop from 7 in the morning until 9 o'clock at night at the old stand on Randolph street. All work guaranteed. Yours respectfully. Jas. Collins. 15 Sep 1894--FREE STATE--We had the pleasure of being present at the reunion of the family of Tilford Pemberton and wife Sept 8. At an early hour, notwithstanding the heat, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren numbering 60 began to arrive and with the exception of two sons--one in Ark. the other in southwest MO--the children were all gathered together again under the paternal roof. Time sped quickly by and as the hands on the old clock that had measured off time for 50 years, pointed to the hour of noon dinner was announced. The table with its snowy linen was loaded to its utmost capacity with all the substantials and delicacies of the season. All did ample justice to the viands, quenching the hunger of the inner man. After dinner Rev. Notley Magruder read the 10th chapter of Job and commented thereon. It was suggested that it would be well to have a group of the family taken, so a messenger was dispatched for Higbee's photographer, but when he had arrived some few had left for home. The rest, however, gathered in front of the house with Uncle Tip and Aunt Sallie sitting under their favorite shade tree. Thus the group was taken. A brief biography of these two old people may not be uninteresting. Uncle Tip, as he is familiarly called, was born in Fayette county, KY, Oct 6, 1811. His parents came to Missouri in 1825, and settled the place where he now lives in 1837. He went to Santa Fe in company with John R. White and others and remained two years. In 1839 he was married to Miss Sarah Lee, who was born in Randolph county. To this union 16 children were born, fourteen of whom are still living. We could not help thinking as they were leaving the old house if all those present would ever meet there again. We trust so and may time deal gently with these two old people and may they live to enjoy many more annual reunions with their children notwithstanding their ages of 84 and 76 respectively. Among the old people present we noticed Joseph Burton and wife, Dennis Magruder and wife L. K. Collier and Hortensia Martin. HANK 15 Sep 1894--Died, on Saturday 8th, at the residence of Robert Lazenby and wife, Roy the 6-month-old son of D. W. Bowen. Mr. Lazenby and wife took the little boy during the sickness of the mother, and since her death have given it every attention possible. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Monday morning by Rev. Townsend Wright, after which the remains, accompanied by the father and foster parents, were taken to Moberly and laid to rest in Oakland cemetery by the side of the mother who preceded it a short time ago. 15 Sep 1894--A big racket was kicked up in the old Higbee school district last Monday by the teacher, Chas. Burton, whipping the 7-year-old child of the late M. W. Lessley. The friends of the child claim that he was whipped unmercifully, blood being drawn in a dozen places, and will make an effort to have the matter investigated by the grand jury which meets in Moberly Monday. The affair is to be regretted. 22 Sep 1894--The case of the State against James Mullier and wife, Miss Lorton, Mrs. J. A. Lloyd and Mrs O. Ballentine, charged with whipping James Collins is set for Monday at Moberly. A large number of witnesses have been summoned to be present on that date. The celebrated suit of Mr. Jas Collins against Mr. Wm Walton and R. L. Hines for $10,000.00 damage was this week withdrawn by Mr. Collins. The suit grew out of a severe whipping that Collins received at the hands of a half dozen women about a year ago. At the time of the whipping Mr. Walton was Mayor and R. L. Hines Police Judge of Higbee and Collins thought they should be held personally responsible to him in that amount. Hence the suit. 22 Sep 1894--Born, on the 18th, to Thos Fielden, and wife a daughter. 22 Sep 1894--Born, on the 14th, to R. W. Compton and wife a daughter. 22 Sep 1894--Hugh McCall received the sad intelligence Wednesday of the death of his sister, Miss Jennie, who died at Richmond, Mo, Tuesday morning. 22 Sep 1894--Married, in Moberly on the 22, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Nise their bright and accomplished daughter Miss Alma and Mr. R. G. Carden. 22 Sep 1894--W. S. Hart, a prominent citizen and stock dealer, died at his home in Moberly last Saturday, aged 52 years. The remains were buried at Mt. Pisgah, Audrain county, Monday. 22 Sep 1894--Died, in Sturgeon, on the 17th, of consumption, Mrs. Mollie Main, aged about 50 years. 22 Sep 1894--Rev. Dr. B. F. Johnson died at his home in Fayette Friday of last week. His death will be a great loss to the colleges at Fayette, as well as to the Methodist church throughout the state. 22 Sep 1894--In speaking of the whipping of little May Lessley last week we stated that blood was drawn in several places. We have since been informed by W. R. Patrick that no blood was drawn and take pleasure in making the correction. 22 Sep 1894--The case of the State against Jas. Mullier and wife, Miss Lorton, Mrs. J. A. Loyd and Mrs. C. Ballantine, charged with whipping Jas. Collins is set for trial Monday at Moberly. A large number of witnesses have been summoned to be present on that date. 22 Sep 1894--ALL THE NEWS FROM YATES--Little Mamie Bartee's funeral will be preached at Mt. Arrarat the fourth Sunday in this month by Rev. T. Wright. 29 Sep 1894--MISSING Additions, corrections, comments welcome, Kathy Bowlin