6 May 1893--Died, near Darksville, on April 29th, Wm. Broaddus, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Broaddus, aged 21 years. 6 May 1893--Mrs. Wm. Hersman is on the sick list this week. 6 May 1893--Jack Lloyd is building an addition to his residence. 13 May 1893--Died, near town, on the 6th, of consumption, Mrs. Mary J, wife of W. A. Wright, aged 60 years. She leaves a husband and son to mourn her loss. 13 May 1893--Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. John H. Ryle and Zadie P. Pitts which will occur on the 17th. The News extends congratulations. 13 May 1893-Mrs. James Collins is no better. 13 May 1893--Judge M. M. Burton, of Huntsville, came over Saturday and was the guest of his sons, Wm. and A. C. for two or three days. 13 May 1893--Miss Tillie Rose, of Renick, who has had charge of the post office at that place for the past four years, died of blood poisoning on the 3rd, aged 40 years. Her remains were taken to Moberly for interment. 13 May 1893--One of the saddest deaths that has occurred here in a long time was that of Mrs. J. W. Myres, who passed away last Sunday morning, the 7th, aged 17 year. Deceased leaves a husband and a babe about two weeks old to mourn her loss. Mr. Myres has the sympathy of the entire community in his great loss. 13 May 1893--CLARK ITEMS--Married, Wednesday, May 10, at 4 p.m. at Kearney, Mo, Prof. A. L. Green, of Clark, and Miss Rose L. Wheatley, of Kearney, Mo. They will probably spend a few days with relatives and friends near Clark and then leave for a visit to the World's Fair. May their lives ever be as bright and full of sunshine as their wedding day was. 13 May 1893--Will Hill, a Negro vagrant of Howard county, who was recently convicted of stealing two hogs, was sold for a term of six months at Fayette on the 5th. 13 May 1893--Died, near Myres, on May 8th, of paralysis, Mrs. Elizabeth Dougherty, wife of James Dougherty. Her remains were laid to rest at New Hope Tuesday evening. 13 May 1893--IN MEMORY--"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." DIED--At her home on April 5, 1893, of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary E. Pattrick. She was born in Kentucky June 12, 1837. Was one year old when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dawkins removed to Missouri. Was married to Mr. H. E. Pattrick December 19, 1852. Eleven children were the result of this union, four of whom survive the mother. They all reflect credit to that mother--they are such children as only a good mother would raise. Her sons Mr. L. T. Pattrick, who still lives with his parents: Mr. Wm. Pattrick, a member of the school board of the old Higbee district helps to make one of the best boards that a teacher ever worked for; Mrs. Hence Burton, an admirable lady and patron of said school; Mrs. Bud Tymony, who came grief-stricken to lay her little one away. Ah! we know not what the heart can bear. There was not only her child to give up, but her mother also. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Richard Hines. You may know how good a sister she was when Mrs. Hines said: "Oh! I don't see how I can give her up. Sometimes I think I can't stand it. She was my only sister. I do believe it will kill me!" Noble heart! God pity your grief. An exemplary wife, a devoted mother; a loving sister; a faithful Christian. The words of the text chosen by Bro. Wm. Anderson, who preached the funeral, do most fittingly apply to her: " And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from hence forth: Yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." She has left noble monuments to her memory in her children and grand children. Of the latter Willie, Clarence, Annie Lessley and Sallie Burton, are as faithful pupils as e'er a teacher taught. In company with her husband she joined the Christian church Sept 1883. Peacefully she "Rests from her labors" in the home burying ground waiting the summons from the Lord to enjoy the reward of her good works. Just 15 when she blent her life with his; her earthly love; for forty-one years the current united flowed evenly on, till at fifty-six death divided the stream and engulfed one into eternity. My husband a long time I walked with you. (Poem follows) 13 May 1893--Hon. J. L. Paxton, a member of the late General Assembly from Boone county, died at his home in Centralia Friday of last week, aged 41 years. 20 May 1893--Died, near Burton, on the 13th, Geo. Williams, aged about 25 years. 20 May 1893--MCDONALD ITEMS--Born, May 2, to Mr. and Mrs. McCowen and wife, a son. 20 May 1893--Died, in Clifton Hill on May 14th, of neuralgia of the heart, Mrs. Mattie Malone, wife of S. C. Malone. 20 May 1893--OBITUARY--Willie Thomas Tymony was born October 17, 1889, near Higbee, Mo; died March 29, 1893, of pneumonia. His sickness was brief, his death triumphant. Only those who have passed through the ordeal, can realize the mental agony of losing such a household jewel. Little Willie was such an uncommon bright and manly child that time with all its rapid strides will be long in healing up the wound caused by the common enemy of mankind--Death. His little spritely mind and manly ways was such a source of comfort to the homes of parents and grandparents that his death was like blotting out the sun and leaving these homes in total darkness, only for the star of hope that beckons us on to the celestial city whither he has gone to join his brother and sister who have passed on before. Doubtless the death of little Willie had much to do in the turning of the parents' mind and heart to the dear Savior, who "Brought life and immortality to light by His own resurrection from the dead." and if so, we have another exhibition of the Pauline truth "That all things work together for good to those who love the Lord." Within a week of Willie's death, his grandma Pattrick joined the hosts above to share with him in that reunion to which we should all look with joy and thankfulness. Let us give up our jewels when our Savior calls them, "For of such is the kingdom of Heaven," and in doing so "Sorrow not as those who have no hope." Willie is happier and better off than if he were here on earth. To all the sorrowing relatives I extend my deepest sympathies, having passed through the same ordeal thrice. W. P. DORSEY. 20 May 1893--IN MEMORY--On May 7, 1893, Jennie, the beloved wife of John Myres was called from the scenes of life. Besides a husband, she left a little babe several days old; a little step-daughter, Berdie, of seven years; a mother and father, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Jennie was seventeen years, two months and two days old. Just budding into bright young womanhood. How sad to be thus suddenly and unexpectedly snatched from a loving home; new born ties and affections forever severed in this world. Bright hopes and anticipation's blasted and buried in the cold and silent tomb. Jennie possessed a kind, loving heart; a gentle womanly dignity beyond her years. On the bright, resurrection morn, may the lovely young face, spiritualized by immortality, beam out a loving welcome and recognition to the bereaved husband and relatives who so deeply mourn her loss. A FRIEND 20 May 1893--Died, on the 18th, of consumption, Mrs. James Collins, aged 29 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss. 27 May 1893--Died, near Roanoke, on the 18th, of cancer, Mr. John Embree, aged 60 years. 27 May 1893--Married, on May 21, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles, Mr. Frank Mattox and Miss Annie Miles. 27 May 1893--Mrs. Embree, wife of John Embree who died near Yates last week, is reported dangerously ill. 27 May 1893--Amos Avery was hung at Lamar, Mo, Wednesday for the murder of J. A. Miles in 1891. He died cursing the judge, jury and officers who arrested him. 27 May 1893--Miss Effie Polson, aged sixteen years, youngest daughter of Judge R. F. Polson, of Moberly, disagreed with an elder sister about household affairs Wednesday evening of this week and was reproved by her father. The girl after performing her share of the work went to her room, took a dose of strychnine, and lived but two hours. Judge Polson is well known here and has the sympathy of the entire community. 27 May 1893--DIED--At 2:10 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 1893, surrounded by his little family, neighbors and friends, the spirit of Mr. A. J. Lessley took its flight to "The undiscovered country, from whose bourn no traveler returns." "Andy", as we all loved to call him, was born Sept 19, 1858, and reared to manhood in this community, and was honored and loved by all who knew him. At the age of 16 years he united with the Christian church at this place, and from that time until his death he took a deep interest in everything that would promote the cause of his Master. Later in life he connected himself with his father in the mercantile business, where, by his affable manner, jovial disposition and upright dealing he won the love and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. In 1879 Mr. Lessley was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Burks, of Sturgeon. Five children were born to them, four of whom are still living. Two years ago it was plain to be seen by the friends of Mr. Lessley that he was going into consumption, and could live but a short time. Notwithstanding his feeble condition he stuck to business and bore his afflictions with fortitude, as only the truly religious can. Deceased was a member of Higbee Lodge No. 327, A. F. & A. M., and had been twice master of the lodge. He was also a member of Monitor Lodge, I. O. O. F. At 2 o'clock Tuesday evening all business was suspended and the citizens as well as the lodges turned out en masse to conduct the remains to the Christian church, where Elder Dorsey delivered a most impressive sermon, at the close of which the remains were conveyed to the City cemetery and there deposited by loving hands, to await the resurrection morn. The News joins other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.