7 Apr 1894--Mrs. Agnes Kelly died in Moberly Sunday, aged 74 years. 7 Apr 1894--Marriage license were issued this morning to W. G. Duncan and Miss Oliva Refauver, both of Higbee--Fayette-Democrat Banner of the 3rd. 7 Apr 1894--In last week's issue we announced the birth of a daughter to Thos. Brockman and wife, but have since learned with regret that we were wrongly informed. 7 Apr 1894--Miss Viola Manning, aged 18 years, died at her home 6 miles east of Cairo on the 1st of heart disease. She was the daughter of J. W. Manning candidate for county Treasurer. 7 Apr 1894--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of Mr. Mark Cubbage on the 5th, Mr. W. G. Duncan and Mrs. Ollie Kefauver, Rev. Foley of Armstrong, officiating. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 7 Apr 1894--Mr. J. M. Williams, the wagon manufacturer of Renick, has been to Macon City, where he expects to consolidate the Renick factory with the factory at that place under a corporation to be organized with a capital of $50,000, of which $30,000 is to be paid up in cash, and the balance to be paid in as needed. Mr. Williams will be one of the stockholders, and will be superintendent of the works--Moberly Monitor. 7 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--Will Hersman and wife are visiting relatives near Jacksonville. 7 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--M. B. Kirby of Elliott spent Sunday with his parents in this neighborhood. 7 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--Born, on the 30th to Enoch Waddle and wife a son. 7 Apr 1894--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Born, on the 30th, to Enoch Waddle and wife, a son. 7 Apr 1894--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Mr. and Mrs. Bud Holtzclaw had the misfortune to lose their little son last week. "Romie" as he was called, was a bright little fellow and will be sadly missed by his parents. 14 Apr 1894--Born, on the 11th, to Thos. Brockman and wife, a son. Mother and babe doing well. 14 Apr 1894--Wood Burton left Wednesday night for Cape Girardeau, where he will spend a week with his brother, Capt. Byrd Burton. 14 Apr 1894--Friday night of last week Dr. R. V. Bonham of New Franklin shot and killed Horace McMillan who was trying to get into the house at a late hour. 14 Apr 1894--HON. SAM C. MAJOR DEAD--The people of this community were greatly shocked Thursday when the news reached here that Sam C. Major had been found dead in bed at his home in Fayette that morning. It was hard to realize that a man of Senator Major's mental and physical strength had passed away without a moment's warning. When he retired at 11 o'clock he complained of a pain in his side, but otherwise was as well as usual. The death of Mr. Major removes from Howard county one of it's most able and progressive men, and the bar one of it's brightest lights. 21 Apr 1894--Died, near Myres on the 18th, Thos. Winn, aged 73 years. 21 Apr 1894--Died, near Higbee on the 16, Mrs. Betsy Cook, aged 76 years. 21 Apr 1894--Died, near Yates, on the 18th, Geo. Lee, colored, aged 21 years. 21 Apr 1894--Miles Williams came up from Switzler yesterday. 21 Apr 1894--Born, on the 18th, to W. M. Burton and wife, a son. 21 Apr 1894--John Waller of Centralia, and Miss Lizzie Hawkinson of Roanoke, were married in Huntsville last Sunday. 21 Apr 1894--Lewis Spotts and wife of near Roanoke, were called to Holliday Sunday by the death of her sister Miss Ida Hill. 21 Apr 1894--Several from here attended the funeral of S. C. Major at Fayette Sunday. It was the largest funeral ever in Howard county, fully 5,000 people being present. 21 Apr 1894--IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF BROTHER AND SISTER--Died, at his home in Oklahoma, on December 5, 1893, Moses Baker, aged 66 years, 1 month and one day; and on March 30, 1894, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker died, aged 58 years, 9 months and 23 days. Only one year since brother and sister went to this new country thinking it would be a great benefit to their health. But alas! how soon death the great inevitable called them home. Their spirits were sweetly released from the sorrows and tribulations of earth and taken to the bosom of their God. May heaven bless the bereaved family from whom within the last few weeks has been deprived of a loving father and mother by death, and pour into their bleeding hearts the balm of consolation. To the bereaved children I would say the black cloud which hangs over us like a pall has a silver lining. It is hard to give them up, but be determined henceforward to live a Christian life. They can't come to you but you can go to them. May the gracious rays of the sun of righteousness shine through the mist of tears and cast the beautiful rainbow of promise and hope on your hearts. Dear children He doeth all things well. May god in His mercy bring us all home to heaven without the loss of one, is the prayer of your loving aunt. K. 21 Apr 1894--MCDONALD ITEMS--Little Maggie Mure fell in a well at the old Holtzclaw place one day last week. Nora Robb, aged about 12 years, got her out all o.k. Good grit, Nora. 21 Apr 1894--Three little children died here between ten o'clock Saturday night and Sunday morning. Early Saturday night Emmett, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mahoney, who had been suffering with pneumonia for several days passed away. About the same hour James, the two year old son of James Mullier, who had been suffering with measles for several days died. Early Sunday morning Annie, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morlee was called from earth. Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette preached the funeral of the two former Monday evening, and of Mr. Morlee's little daughter Tuesday evening. All the children were interred at the City Cemetery. 28 Apr 1894--Born, on the 25th, to Wm. Chapman and wife a daughter. 28 Apr 1894--John Tolson died near Sturgeon, Tuesday aged 78 years. 28 Apr 1894--M. H. Tinsley, county school superintendent died at his home in Moberly on Thursday, aged 38 years. 28 Apr 1894--Jas C. Orr died at his home in Columbia on the 19th inst, aged 70 years. He had held office in the county for more than thirty years. 28 Apr 1894--Married, in Higbee, on April 26, 1994. Mr. Thos. L. Smith and Miss Lizzie Burton, Eld Pasley officiating. The groom is one of Higbee's most popular young men, while the bride is one of Higbee's most accomplished young ladies. The wedding was a quiet affair only the immediate relatives being present. The happy young couple were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. The News joins other friends in wishing them a happy and peaceful journey down the river of life. 28 Apr 1894--Born, on the 22nd, to Geo. W. Rennolds and wife, a son. 28 Apr 1894--Mr. John English died in Huntsville Thursday night of last week. He was buried with Masonic honors. 28 Apr 1894--Dr. Vasse one of the oldest physicians in the county died at Moberly last Saturday. His death had been expected for several days. 28 Apr 1894--W. H. Davis and family who left here a month ago for the Indian Territory, have located at Bluejacket, and Mr. D. has ordered the News sent to him there. 28 Apr 1894--Married in Moberly, on the 25th, Mr. James W. Wayland and Mrs. Lizzie Baker, Eld. Briney officiating. 28 Apr 1894--Mrs. J. A. Hudson and son John left Tuesday night for Knox county to visit her daughter, Mrs. A. Snow, who is dangerously ill. 28 Apr 1894--Mrs. Mary Heath died at her residence 6 miles north of Higbee one day this week, aged 56 years. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.