3 May 1895--Andy Lessley, brother of G. W. Lessley died in Illinois last Monday. The remains arrived here Tuesday morning and were taken to Plattsboro, Texas for interment. Mr. G. W. Lessley accompanied the remains. 3 May 1895--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, G. L. Brassfield, and wife, on May the 1st, David Hare and Miss Jessie Brassfield. Rev. W. F. Bell officiating. The News wishes them a pleasant journey through life. 3 May 1895--KILLED BY THE CARS--Bass Krause, of Armstrong, Mangled in a Horrible Manner on the Alton Sunday Morning---At 5:00 o'clock Sunday morning April 28th, the dead body of Bass Krause, of Armstrong, was found mangled beyond recognition, on the C. & A. road opposite the coal chutes of the Higbee Mine. The news soon spread and a large number went to the shaft to assist in gathering up and caring for the remains. Mr. Krause left Armstrong the evening before about 10:00 o'clock on the "Hummer" and arrived here at 10:25. He came from the depot to the Randolph hotel, where he held a private interview with one of the porters. From there he went to Martin's barber shop where he remained a short time. From there, accompanied by John Welch, colored, he went to the Commercial hotel where he made a display of several bills which he placed in an envelope with a picture and returned to Martin's shop. Here he also made a display of his money, handed Martin a picture to look at and replaced the money in an envelope. About 12:30 he left for the Alton depot, and was spoken to by Wm. Mattox night clerk at the Randolph. He did not go to the depot, but crossed the main track going towards a west bound freight that was sidetracked for a passenger train. That was the last seen of him alive. His brother, Toss, was here Monday, and said that when Bass left Armstrong Saturday night he had $47.50, a watch chain and scarf pin. As the letters and picture and $1.80 in silver were all that could be found it is thought he was robbed. It is hardly probable that he was murdered and placed on the track for the risk of being discovered by the two night watchmen at the shaft would be too great. The bottom of the switch lamp below where the body was found was removed sometime during the night, which is another suspicious circumstance. There are many things connected with the accident that lead many to believe that he met with foul play. It is the general supposition here that he got on the freight train and being somewhat under the influence of liquor, fell from the train when at the shaft and was killed. Bass was well known here and frequently came up and spent an evening with the boys, and his death has cast a gloom over the entire community. The remains were taken to Armstrong Sunday evening for interment. VERDICT OF CORONOR'S JURY We, the jury, being duly sworn and impaneled by D. Proctor, coroner of Randolph county, to inquire into and due presentment make, as to how and by whom the deceased, whose dead body was found at C & A coal chutes in Moniteau township, Randolph co, MO, came to his death, after hearing all the evidence and viewing the body, find that deceased is Bass Krause, and that there was no one present at the time of the accident, and that he came to his death by a Chicago & Alton freight train at about 12:50 a.m., April 28, 1895. We believe this to be the result of his own carelessness. 3 May 1895--FATAL SQUIRREL HUNT--Fayette, MO, April 28--Joe Harston a farmer aged about 22 years, a brother of Circuit Clerk J. R. Harston, met a horrible death late Saturday evening. In company with two neighbor boys he went hunting young squirrels. A tree had been cut down and a squirrel ran beneath it. Young Harston pulled his gun to shoot, but was told not to do so. He laid his gun down and started to where his companions were. When directly in front of the muzzle of the gun, which was slipping down an embankment, the weapon was discharged in some way. The entire load took effect in the side of Harston's head and face, tearing a ghastly hole from which the brains oozed out. Death was instantaneous. 10 May 1895--Married, in Higbee, on the 5th, Mr. Luke Sharp and Miss Ola Hayden, Eld. Vincent, officiating. The news extends good wishes. 10 May 1895--Joseph Dougherty, of Salisbury, was here on business Monday. Friday, 10 May 1895--Wm. Thompson living near Burton died Wednesday, age 75. Friday, 17 May 1895--Birt Robb of Burton was the guest of N. A. Nicholas and family Sunday. Friday 17 May1895--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Aunt Nancy Baley, who is over 80, is quite sick at this writing. Friday, 17 May 1895--Wm. Embree who has been visiting his son, R. D. Embree near town for the past month returned to Marshall Monday. Friday, 17 May 1895--Luther Darly, colored, working on the farm of Wm. Tolson, near Fayette, became entangled in the harness on a mule Thursday of last week and was kicked to death. Friday, 17 May 1895--Elder J. A. Berry was united in marriage in Centralia on the 8th instant by Elder J. C. Howell to Mrs. E. B. Nichols, of Ashland, a lady of culture and means, and a cousin of his former wife. He will remain here for a few weeks, at the end of which time he will move to Ashland and make his home there. In this community Elder Berry numbers his friends by the number of his acquaintances and their best wishes will follow and abide with him and his estimable wife--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 24 May 1895--Chas. Littrell, aged 19, a farmer living six miles east of Centralia, killed himself Sunday night by placing the muzzle of a double-barrel shot gun in his mouth and pulling the trigger. He left a letter stating that since the death of his mother life had been a burden to him. Friday 24 May 1895--HARRISBURG--Jim Copher shot Young Goslin last Wednesday night. The ball entered his cheek and lodged in the back of his head. It seems that Goslin went to Copher's house and knocked or made a fuss in the porch and could not effect entrance, and went to the window and was trying to raise the window. Copher asked who it was and receiving no reply, shot through the window with the above result. Friday, 24 May 1895--HARRISBURG--The funeral services of the late Mrs. Nancy Bailey were held at the residence of Mrs. Agnes Smith, daughter of deceased. The sermon was preached by Eld. Naylor from the 90th Psalm and was very impressive, and delineated the beautiful and Christian character of the deceased. His remarks went to show the solemnity of death, but the greater solemnity of life. He urged that all adopt the conception of life followed out by the deceased that life may not end here, but continue for all eternity in heaven. Friday, 24 May 1895--MCDONALD ITEMS--Jonas Robb and wife were the guests of Aunt Kilda Robb Sunday. Friday, 24 May 1895--MCDONALD ITEMS--Lloyd Campbell was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Mary Robb Sunday. Friday, 24 May 1895--MCDONALD ITEMS--Grandma Curtis was the guest of Aunt Cirilda Robb Wednesday. Friday, 24 May 1895--MCDONALD ITEMS--Will Cleeton and wife and Mrs. Vada Pemberton were the guests of their Grandmother, Mrs. Cerilda Robb Saturday and Sunday. Friday, 24 May 1895--R. R. Jones was in Moberly yesterday to settle with the Adjuster for a house he had destroyed by fire at that place Friday night. Friday, 24 May 1895--Born, on the 16th, to J. F. Stark and wife a daughter. Friday, 24 May 1895--G. L. Williams and wife spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents in Audrain county. Friday, 24 May 1895--At Moberly Friday night a frame dwelling belonging to R. R. Jones of Higbee, was destroyed by fire. Mr. Jones carried insurance to the amount of $400. Friday, 24 May 1895--Died, on the 19th, of bronchitis, Wm. Russell, aged 59 years. Deceased leaves a wife, six sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral was preached at the residence Tuesday evening by Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, after which the remains were taken in charge by the I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. , of which orders he was a member, and conveyed to the City Cemetery and tenderly laid to rest by the brotherhood. Friday, 24 May 1895--Born, on the 10th, to I. J. Embree and wife a daughter. Friday, 24 May 1895--Mrs. G. Kirby and Master Glovis McCulley, of Roanoke, were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Lud Newman this week. Friday, 24 May 1895--Judge H. H. Wayland and Alex Waller left yesterday afternoon to attend the United Ex-Confederate Union at Houston, Tex. Judge Wayland will stop off at Vernon to visit his sheep ranch, 18 miles from that place, where he has 600 acres of land, with suitable buildings, stocks, etc. Mr. Waller will visit Fort Worth before he returns--Moberly Headlight. Friday, 24 May 1895--Just before the beginning of the funeral services over the remains of Wm. Russell at the residence Sunday, Mrs. Russell, one son and three daughters became suddenly ill. Upon investigation it was found that they had partaken of a stimulant, hastily prepared, and that insect powder had been used in place of ginger. Dr. Brown was called and gave them medicine to counteract the poison. At the close of the funeral service they had so far recovered as to be able to attend the burial, but all have been very sick since. 24 May 1895--One of the saddest fatalities that has happened in Howard county for many years, was the death of Rolla Evans, the bright little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Evans, living near Armstrong, last Thursday. He was standing in a wagon when the team attached became frightened and ran off, throwing the little fellow out on his head, breaking his neck. The almost heart-broken parents have the profound sympathy of their many friends in their great bereavement--Fayette Leader. 24 May 1895--A DISASTROUS BLAZE--Higbee Loses $38,000 by Fire A Week Ago To-Day.--Fire broke out here at 12 o'clock Friday night of last week in the flour and feed store of T. B. Connell which, with the contents, was soon consumed. Mr. Connell valued his stock at $600; insurance $300. The building was a two story frame and belonged to W. L. Rennolds of Mexico, and was valued at $1000; insurance $600. The fire spread to the frame of D. W. Bowen which was occupied by Mrs. Mary Davis as a confectionery store and restaurant, which like the first building, was soon a pile of ashes. The building was valued at $1000 and insured for $700. Mrs. Davis succeeded in removing the most of her goods in a damaged condition. The next buildings to go were two one story frames belonging to Jas. Collins, valued at $1000. One was used by Mr. Collins as a shoe shop and the other by A. F. Dinwiddie as an insurance and real estate office. Mr. Dinwiddie succeeded in saving his books and papers, but Collins was not so fortunate, but lost his entire stock. Insurance $700. The fire, not being satisfied with the destruction of the frame buildings, spread to the large brick which was built three years ago at a cost of $14,000. This building belonged to a joint stock company composed of J. J. Bradley, Wm. Walton, J. V. Adams, J. E. Rucker and Chas. Evans. The lower part of the building contained five store buildings, and were occupied as follows: Nicholas & Avery, drugs, valued at $1000; no insurance. J. T. Martin, barbershop, valued at $600, insurance $200. Mrs. John Pilkington, millinery, valued at $400 saved in a damaged condition. J. B. Tymony, drugstore valued at $3500, insurance $2250. J. Frank Rogers, general merchandise valued at $12,000, insurance $4000. The upper floor of the brick was used for offices. J. C. Elgin, real estate and insurance, saved most of his books and papers. Dr. G. M. Nicholas, library and office fixtures valued at $400, nothing saved and no insurance. Dr. J. T. Wood, library, instruments and office fixtures valued at $400, and also a ledger worth $500, were consumed; no insurance. Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, library and office furniture saved in fair condition. S. M. Hirsch and wife lost $400 on household goods which was covered by insurance. Mrs. Martha Redmon had her household goods deposited in one room of the building and they were burned. The next building to go was a frame owned by Dr. Dysart, valued at $250 and occupied by J. F. Jarman as a law office. The loss as far as we are able to ascertain is as follows: W. L. Rennolds, value $1000, Ins $630 T. B. Connell, value $600, insurance $300. D. W. Bowen, value $1000, insurance $700 Jas Collins, value $1000, insurance $700 Bradley building, value $14,000, insurance $8000 Nichols & Avery, value $1000, no insurance. John Martin, value $600, insurance $200 Mrs. Pilkington, value $200, no insurance J. B. Tymony, value $3500, insurance $2250 J. Frank Rogers, value $12000, insurance $4000 L. Dysart, value $250, no insurance S. M. Hirsch, value $500, insurance $400 Mrs. Martha Redmon, value $300, no insurance J. F. Jarman, value $50, no insurance Dr. J. T. Wood, value $900, no insurance Dr. G. M. Nicholas, value $400, no insurance. Total value $37,2000 (should be 37,200), insurance $17,180. This is not only a heavy blow to those who suffered a direct loss, but to the whole town as well. It looks hard for those who weathered the financial storm for the past two years to have their hard earnings snatched from them in so short a time. Those who suffered by the fire will re-enter business as soon as buildings can be secured. We learn that the Bradley building will be rebuilt at once and the wooden building replaced with brick during the summer. 31 May 1895--Died, in Higbee, on Saturday the 25th, of consumption, Miss Mary Lambier, aged 22 years. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church by Rev. W. F. Bell Sunday evening, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. 31 May 1895--William and Alex Cleeton and wives spent several days this week with their brother Dink Cleeton whose wife is very sick. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome