7 June 1895--Robert Williams who left Paris MO, for California about a year ago came in Monday and remained several days with his son Isaac before returning to Paris. 7 June 1895--Born, on the 3rd, to Thos Towels and wife, a son. 7 June 1895--Jas. Collins is visiting his children in Roodhouse, Ill. 7 June 1895--The funeral of Mary Williams (col) was preached last Wednesday. A number of her white friends were in assistance. 7 June 1895--W. E. Terrill is the proud father of a pair of girl babies. They were born on last Friday morning and mother and little ones are getting along nicely. Gene is all right, too. His adherence to the double standard is now thoroughly established--Huntsville Herald. 14 June 1895--One of the most pleasant gatherings of the season was that of last Monday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rucker the occasion being the thirty-second anniversary of their marriage. Those present were: J. F. Rogers and wife, J. J. Bradley and wife, J. V. Adams and wife, Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie and wife, Mrs. E. R. Denham, Mrs. Bybee, of Mexico, W. L. Rennolds, of Mexico, and W. F. Spotts and wife, of Yates. 14 June 1895--Charles Johnson, one of the oldest passenger conductors on the Wabash, and who for the past two years has had charge on the Columbia Branch, fell dead on his train between Columbia and Centralia Thursday of last week. He was 76 years old. 14 June 1895--We begin the publication this week of a story written by Miss Leona Andrews, of Fayette. Miss Andrews is the daughter of John F. Andrews at one time a resident of Higbee and is no doubt remembered by many of the citizens. This is Miss Andrews first effort at story writing. She is not yet thirteen years old and we doubt if there is another child of her age in the state who can equal the production. (My notes: This is a story titled "Her First and Last Lover", and it is a serial. It was quite well written for a child of this age, and I would urge anyone who is descended from Leona to read the microfilm and copy the story. I am not including it because of its extreme length.) 14 June 1895--Mrs. Daniel Magruder, aged 65 years, died at her home 5 miles east of Armstrong Thursday of last week. 14 June 1895--Lewis Burkeye and John Young of near Middle Grove, were here yesterday to consult Dr. A. J. Brown in regard to the latter's health. 14 June 1895--Everett Brace, a plasterer, of Moberly shot his wife Tuesday afternoon and then shot himself. Mrs. Brace's wound is not serious the ball glancing down from the left side of her head and cutting the skin of the left shoulder. Brace shot himself under the right ear, the ball coming through the top of his head. It is not known how serious he is hurt, but his wife is suffering more from the shock than from the wound. Mr. and Mrs. Brace are middle aged people and have been married twenty-six years. 14 June 1895--Died, in Elliott, on Monday the 10th, Ella May infant daughter of George Manuel and wife. The remains were buried in the city cemetery here Thursday. 21 June 1895--KILLED BY A CAVE IN--Richmond, MO, June 14--David J. Whitmer, an old and well known citizen, was instantly killed this morning by the caving in of a sand bank two miles south of town. He had gone to the bank after a load of sand, and had partially filled his wagon, when the cave in occurred. He was alone at the time, and the cave-in was not discovered for nearly two hours after it happened. Mr. Whitmer was the son of the late David Whitmer, one of the witnesses to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, and for a number of years has been the custodian of the original manuscript of the book, and many other papers of priceless value to the Mormons. He has repeatedly been offered vast sums for these papers, but has steadfastly refused all offers. 21 June 1895--J. T. Virts, proprietor of the shooting gallery which was in our city last week, remarked one day to an acquaintance that his wife, who was here with him, had a sister here she had not seen from infancy. Further conversation disclosed the fact that the sister referred to was Mrs. Nola Hume, and a meeting of the long parted sisters was quickly arranged. It seems that the parents of Mrs. Hume and Mrs. Virtz both died at about the same time, leaving the children mere infants, to be adopted by strangers. Mrs. Hume was adopted by W. H. Brown and Mrs. Virtz was adopted by a family named Tompkins, residing near Norborne, Mo. The sisters had not met before since their separation in infancy, and their accidental meeting here a few days ago was exceedingly gratifying to them--Glasgow Missourian. 21 June 1895--Died, at the residence of W. H. Duffield east of Higbee on the 19th Robert Stewart, aged 76 years. During a rain two weeks ago he slipped and fell with such force that paralysis set in which grew worse till the end came. He had been a resident of the county for 51 years and was never married. His remains were buried yesterday in the Duffield family burying ground. 21 June 1895--CLARK ITEMS--Bob Chism, section foreman at Larrabee was seriously hurt by a timber falling on him Monday. 21 June 1895--John Hazlerigg, a prominent citizen of Sturgeon, dropped dead Thursday of last week from heart trouble. He was 68 years old. 21 June 1895--Mrs. Kate Oldem who became demented about a year ago and was taken to the Asylum at Fulton returned home Tuesday sound in mind. 21 June 1895--Milton Houf, aged about 20 years, who lives on a farm near Mexico, went to that place Friday night of last week to hear Sam Jones lecture on "Home." After the lecture Houf began drinking and then started for his home. In the eastern suburbs he sat down on the Wabash railroad and went to sleep. A freight train struck him, killing him. 21 June 1895--FROM EBENEZZAR--Rev. Williams of our neighborhood, we understand, is about to sell his farm and move to Iowa. 21 June 1895--R. B. Chrishom while unloading a car of heavy timber at Laribee Tuesday got his head caught between two logs which came near removing his scalp. Dr. A. J. Brown was called and dressed the wound. 28 June 1895--Married, at Huntsville, Wednesday, June 26, P. W. Green, of Armstrong, and Miss Lizzie Maniel, of Huntsville. Rev. Walter Baxter, officiating. 28 June 1895--During the thunder storm Tuesday, lightning struck the residence of Wm. Brockman, near Brunswick, MO, instantly killing his sixteen year old son. 28 June 1895--Mrs. Nettie Lessley received a telegram Monday from St. Louis stating that her aunt, Mrs. Bettie McDonald died at that place Sunday and would be buried at Sturgeon Tuesday. 28 June 1895--Mrs. Moses Cleeton, of Bynumville, Chariton county, who for some time has been reported very low with lung trouble died Friday evening the 21st, and was buried near Salisbury Sunday. Quite a number Higbee relatives attended the burial. 28 June 1895--Mrs. W. P. Stapleton, of Albany, MO, daughter of Rev. W. F. Bell, who has been quite sick for the past four weeks is not expected to recover. W. C. Bell will leave to night for Albany--Fayette Banner. 28 June 1895--The one year old son of John Swanagan, col, died yesterday morning. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.