5 Nov 1892--Died, near Moberly, on the 3rd, Mrs. Eliza Settle, aged 71 years. 5 Nov 1892--Married, near Yates, on the 2nd, Mr. W. H. Ryle and Miss Katie Stark. 5 Nov 1892--Died, in Higbee, on the 4th, of consumption, Miss Tilda Mason, aged about 20 years. 5 Nov 1892--W. P. Osborne and wife, of Savana, I. T, came up Saturday in answer to a telegram informing them of the death of his father. 5 Nov 1892--Married, on Nov 2, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Burton, Mr. N. N. Dysart and Miss Mary Burton. 5 Nov 1892--Died, near Sturgeon, on the 3rd, of consumption, Mrs. J. H. Canada, aged about 42 years. 5 Nov 1892--DEATH OF MISS PEARL CARTER--Miss Pearl Carter, daughter of Thos. S. and Melissa Carter of Sturgeon, died at 6:30 Friday evening, Oct 28, 1892, aged 17 years, 2 months and 22 days. She was sitting at the supper table when a slight cough produced a violent hemorrhage from the breaking of a blood vessel causing death in a few minutes. But her death was not wholly unexpected as she contracted a cold while attending the St. Louis fall festivities of 1891, from which she had continued to decline till she was very much enfeebled, yet she was still able to go about the house, and her sudden and tragic death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. The funeral was preached in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday by Rev. J. O. Edmonston, after which her remains were followed to the grave in Sturgeon cemetery by the largest concourse nearly ever witnessed on a similar occasion in Sturgeon. Prof. J. T. Cross, her old tutor, and Prof. C. L. Buckmaster, principal of Sturgeon High School, W. H. Winscott, Geo. W. Miller, Senteney Stewart and Roxier Hall acted as pall-bearers. Miss Pearl was of a mild and gentle disposition and at an early age united with the church and had lived a pious life for one so young. As a pupil at school she was faithful and attentive and remarkably proficient in her studies, and was loved by her teachers and classmates. As a child she was ever kind and obedient to her parents and affectionate to her brothers and sisters and in fact to all with whom she came in contact, and the writer, who knew her well, can truthfully say that she had not an enemy in the world. Oh, how sad it is to see one so bright, so loving, so tender and so pure cut down in the early morning of life. But death had placed its cruel hand upon dear Pearl, and she gradually declined, and, as the melancholy days of October brought the beautiful Indiana summer, breathing a balm about the departing season, and lighting up with a smile the pallid features of the dying year, resembling those calm and lucid intervals which precede the last hours of slow decline, mounting the cheek with the glow of health, and, though seeming to indicate that the fountain of life is spring up anew, are but the sad and sure precursors of dissolution, the bright angelic spirit of this gentle girl took it's flight to the realms above. 5 Nov 1892--The Coal Mine at Elliot is being reopened. The Higbee Coal and Mining Co have put in a steam shovel to load box cars with, but owing to lack of sufficient power-cannot use it to advantage at present. 12 Nov 1892--IN MEMORIUM--In writing of the dead, how natural for the friends of the deceased to speak in glowing terms of their virtues, while they draw the veil of secrecy over their imperfections. In this short notice of our deceased brother, May William Lessley, I desire to be honest and true to facts that the dead may be honored and the living comforted. May William Lessley was born in Randolph county, Mo, May 5, 1864. In his youth, he was not unlike other boys of the same disposition and temperament; full of pranks and boyish glee, yet always kind hearted and obedient to parents and teachers. His life up to manhood was spent on the farm where he formed industrious and business-like habits. In September, 1882, he made the good confession of faith upon which our Savior said He would build His church and was baptized by bro. William Anderson. To this faith in Christ he held tenaciously for ten long years, exhibiting in his 13 months sickness its wonderful power to cheer and comfort the Christian in times of sorrow, sickness and death. He was married Oct 6, 1886, to Miss Nannie L. Pattrick, with whom he most happily lived until separated by cruel death, who took his beloved companion from him in March, 1891. Two children were born of this union--Shelton, 5 years old, and Etna May, 2 years old, who survive, and are kindly cared for by their grand parents. Thirteen months previous to his death, which occurred on the 17th day of October, 1892, brother Lessley was attacked by that slow but fatal disease--consumption, (with which his wife died), and most heroically battled against its ravages with such Christian fortitude and cheerful resignation that none but the most hardened skeptic could deny him a home in heaven. As he approached death--which was not a surprise to himself or his relatives and friends--his hopes grew brighter and faith firmer, so that of death he freely spoke as the entrance into that world of bliss where he would soon join his beloved Nannie who had gone on before. Oh, for a death so peaceful and sweet as his! His funeral was preached by the writer in the Christian church in Higbee, and the overflowing house which seats 600, showed the esteem in which our dear brother was held. Such a life as his does not go out in darkness, but shines on and on until the perfect day. Farwell dear brother until we meet above. W. P. Dorsey 12 Nov 1892--Married, in Sturgeon, on the 9th, Dr. A. R. McComas and Miss Fannie Mayer. The News extends congratulations. 12 Nov 1892--Born, on the 7th, to Emmett Robb and wife, a son. 12 Nov 1892--Born on the 5th, to W. B. Ryle and wife, a daughter. 12 Nov 1892--Born, on the 10th, to J. E. Martin and wife, a daughter. 12 Nov 1892--Born, on the 9th, to Harry Hare and wife, a daughter. Harry says he is going to call her Cleveland. 12 Nov 1892--Died, on the 5th, Addie, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hence Burton. Her funeral was preached at the Christian church Monday evening by Eld. Anderson after which the remains were followed to the Higbee cemetery by a large number of relatives and friends. 12 Nov 1892--Married, near Clark, on Nov 8th, Jot Wright and Miss Effie Littrell. 19 Nov 1892--Pierre Moore, a well known commercial traveler, died at the Ringo House at Mexico Friday of last week. 19 Nov 1892--Rev. J. S. Neal and wife went to Centralia Wednesday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Harvey Dunbar, who died at that place Tuesday. 19 Nov 1892--Married, in Moberly, on the 14, at the residence of and by Eld. Davis, T. N. Shootman, of Higbee, and Miss Ina Jones, of Moberly. The News extends congratulations. 19 Nov 1892--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Feland and wife, a daughter. 19 Nov 1892--Born, on the 25th, to Ernest Seeman and wife, a daughter. 19 Nov 1892--A TRIBUTE TO THE LOVED AND LOST--Died, near Higbee, Mo, of membranous croup, Addie E. Burton, daughter of H. W. and M. G. Burton. She was born Oct 19, 1887 and died Nov 5, 1892, making her 4 years and 16 days. Her spirit soon outgrew its earthly tenement. She was wise beyond her years, as all who know her can attest. She was a bright, winsome, wee creature, a veritable sunbeam, brightening all she touched. Ah, well--long life is not always god's best gift to man. And short though her life its mission of loving and being loved was fulfilled. During her illness she asked to see her little friend, Gussie Miller, and when she came Addie said: "Gussie I am dying; I will soon be dead. Come and kiss me good bye." She told all the family good bye shortly before she died. She said to her mother: "I want a large crowd here to see me." Her wish was granted. A long procession followed her remains to their last resting place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Anderson. In appropriately touching words he spoke of the innocence and purity of the fair sleeper in death's embrace, comforting the bereaved with the thought that the Father would have all their hearts so had bound them closer to heaven by taking their child into His own bosom. Yes, her mother is right: "Little Addie but budded here to bloom in heaven." (poem followed) Mrs. Nettie McKinney. 19 Nov 1892--IN MEMORY--Mr. F. T. Hamilton was born in Clark county, KY, August 22, 1824, died August 14, 1892. Married Miss Amanda Kimbrough Oct 8, 1845. Funeral preached at this home by D. R. Evans. Mr. Hamilton was a true citizen, a neighbor of highest type, kind, truthful, honest, a friend to the poor that tried to help themselves. He was a man of high standing among his brothers, faithful in the discharge of his obligations. He trusted in God and believed in His Son Jesus Christ, and has gone to meet the tried and the true to rest in the presence the King forever. We mourn our loss for to us he was a true friend and brother. D. R. Evans. 26 Nov 1892--(A Divorce Decree filed on 19th day of Nov 1892 in circuit court at Moberly, for A. F. Smith, plaintiff, vs Edward Smith, Defendant, charging desertion and requesting custody and control of the infant child.) 26 Nov 1892--Miss Pearl Dougherty came up from Howard-Payne college Saturday to spend her sixteenth anniversary with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dougherty, who, unknown to Miss Pearl, had prepared an elegant supper and had arranged a surprise party for Monday evening. So cleverly had they arranged matters that Miss Pearl was not aware of the great pleasure in store for her until the house was filled with the youth and beauty of the town, who enjoyed themselves until a late hour. The News force was very busy and unable to attend but was kindly remembered by the host and hostess with a large basket of dainties. 26 Nov 1892--Born, in Elliott, on the 24th to Joe Dobson and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1892--Born, in Higbee, on the 23rd to Wes Shafer and wife, a son. 26 Nov 1892--Died, in Moberly, on the 20th; Perry Smothers, aged 69 years,. He had been a resident of the county 51 years. 26 Nov 1892--BURNED TO DEATH--Last Monday at noon a terrible accident occurred at John L. Jones' two miles west of Higbee that cost the life of Miss Fenie, his 19-year-old daughter. Miss Jones was rendering lard and while working around the fire her clothing took fire and not knowing what to do rolled across the yard to her mother for assistance, who vainly attempted to smother the flames; then turning ran into the house and wrapped some bed clothes around herself, when her brother came to her assistance and together they succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but not until her clothes were burned off and her flesh from her shoe tops to her waist was burned to a crisp. One arm and both hands were also badly burned. Dr. Dinwiddie was called, and dressed the burns and did all in his power to relieve her. She lingered in great agony until noon Thursday when death relieved her suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement. 26 Nov 1892--Born, on the 17th, to Hut Robb and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1892--Born, on the 25th, to John Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1892--Mrs. W. B. Ryle, who has been at the point of death for the past ten days continues to grow weaker and but little hope is entertained of her recovery. 26 Nov 1892--Nathaniel Robb living five miles southwest of here had his dwelling with all of its contents destroyed by fire Sunday morning. We understand there was a small insurance on the building. 26 Nov 1892--The mine at Elliott is working some 25 or 30 men. The Higbee Coal and Mining Co is putting out about 400 tons of coal a day. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.