4 Oct 1895--Born, on the 29th, to J. M. Hern and wife, a son. 4 Oct 1895--Died, in Moberly, on the 30th, Mrs. Ech Pitney, aged 25 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two small children. Her remains were buried at New Hope church Howard county, Monday evening. 4 Oct 1895--Just before going to press, we learn that Joseph Rumsey, of near Bynumville, Chariton county, dropped dead on Saturday evening last. Death supposed to have been caused from the effects of internal injuries received recently by being thrown from a wagon. He was the husband of the widow of the late Alfred Sears, of this place--Huntsville Herald. 11 Oct 1895--Uncle Simon Earsom, one of the oldest men in Audrain county, died Friday of last week, aged about 90 years. Mr. Earsom was well known to many of the old citizens here who will regret to learn of his death. 11 Oct 1895--Died, on the 3rd, Mrs. Nellie, Williams, wife of David Williams, of cancer of the stomach, aged 53 years. During the past year deceased was a great sufferer but bore her affliction with great fortitude, and as the end approached expressed herself as being fully prepared for the great change. The funeral discourse was preached at the M. E. Church South, of which deceased was a worthy member. Sunday evening, by Rev. Wilkinson, after which the remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large concourse of friends and laid to rest. 11 Oct 1895--Died, on the 8th, at his residence, 8 miles southeast of Higbee, Wm. Neal, aged about 55 years. 11 Oct 1895--Jerry Dawson and his brother, Wm. Dawson, of Kalo, Iowa, arrived here Saturday to be present at the funeral of their sister, Mrs. David Williams. 11 Oct 1895--Willie Folks, the 12-year-old son of Columbus Folks, got into a difficulty last Saturday at the residence of a Mr. Givins with a boy whose name he did not know, and was badly cut with a knife. Mr. Givins and Folks are near neighbors, and about noon Willie went over to see Givins move a house, arriving at noon when the hands were at dinner. He had not been there long when a boy stepped up and ordered him home. As the boy did not live there and was a stranger to Willie he refused to go. This so exasperated the unknown boy that he drew his knife and lit into Willie. When the fight was over the boy disappeared and young Folks started for home, a mile distance, where he arrive so weak and exhausted from the loss of blood, that it was some time before he was able to tell what had happened to him. Dr. Wood was called and upon examination found two deep cuts in the face, one on the side of the neck and a stab in the shoulder, which he dressed, leaving the boy resting comfortably. The fight occurred six miles southeast of Higbee. 11 Oct 1895--Died, in Elliott, on the 7th, the three-months-old child, of Edward Woods, of whooping cough. Mrs. Woods who had been sick for several days died on the 8th. 11 Oct 1895--Married, at the home of the bride in Carrollton, MO, on Wednesday, Oct 9, 1895, Capt. W. H. Elgin, of Puxico, MO; and Mrs. Laura Leland. The marriage of Capt. Elgin will be quite a surprise to his many friends throughout the state as he is well and favorably known. The bride, a former Howard countian, was born and raised in the town of Fayette, and is related to some of the best families there. Capt. Elgin and wife will make their home at present in Puxico, MO, where all congratulations can be forwarded. The News extends its congratulations and wishes the Captain and his bride many long and happy days, and may prosperity crown all their efforts. 18 Oct 1895--Born, on the 12th, to Wm. Tucker and wife a son. 18 Oct 1895--Born, on the 14th, to Thos. Smith and wife a daughter. 18 Oct 1895--Born, on the 12th, to Wm. Brewer and wife a daughter. 18 Oct 1895--Robert Williams, of Paris, came down Wednesday and is the guest of his son, W. I. Williams. 18 Oct 1895--We regret to learn that Harold, the little twin son of J. T. Cross and wife, of Clark, died Sunday night. 18 Oct 1895--Mrs. Sarah Williams is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Lillie, and her son, Miles Williams, at Marceline. 18 Oct 1895--Died, at Elliott, on the 13th, Mrs. J. J. Dobson, aged 24 years. Deceased leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her death. 18 Oct 1895--Parish Dougherty, of near Myres presented Dr. G. M. Nichols with a five pound sweet potato Saturday, which was highly relished by the doctor and his family. 18 Oct 1895--Died, on October 15, J. L. Whitmore, aged 47 years. No death that has occurred in Higbee in a long time was more unlooked for or caused a greater shock than that of J. L. Whitmore, which occurred about one o'clock Tuesday morning. But few in town knew he was sick. He was taken about a week ago with a severe attack of tonsillitis, and was great sufferer during the week. Monday evening G. R. Rennolds called to see him but found his throat so swollen that he was unable to talk. Later in the evening J. F. Leonard, S. E. Marrs and others called. At 7 o'clock Dr. A. J. Brown, who had been with him earlier in the evening, called and found him in terrible agony and did what he could to relieve him. About ten o'clock the abscess in his throat broke and he at once became easy. The company who had gathered in during the evening returned home leaving Tom Brown and Tom Andrews to watch during the night. Mrs. Whitmore, who had been up every night during the week and was completely worn out, laid down in an adjoining room in easy call in case Mr. Whitmore should become restless. He soon fell asleep, and the room being a little cool Brown and Andrews went into the next room where there was a fire, leaving the door between the rooms open where they could plainly hear him breathing. Every few minutes up to one o'clock they went into the room to see if he needed anything. At 1:30 Mr. Brown went to the bedside and not hearing him breathe called Andrews and upon examination found him dead. As soon as his death was known the neighbors gathered in and did what they could to comfort the grief-stricken family. Deceased was born and raised near town and had a host of friends who are sadly grieved at his untimely death. In the death of Mr. Whitmore the community has lost an honest and industrious citizen, the family a kind and affectionate husband and father. The remains were held here until Thursday to await the arrival of relatives from Indiana and other distant points, when they were taken to Moberly for interment. The News joins others in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. 18 Oct 1895--Born, on the 16th, to R. D. Embree and wife a son. 18 Oct 1895--Daniel P. Maberry, an old soldier, locally known as "Blind Dan," died Wednesday night, aged 73 years in Chillicothe. Mr. Maberry belonged to the provisional militia during the war, and with another militiaman was sent to arrest a man of desperate character in 1863, which he effected, but permitted him to go into the house for a coat. He came out with a double-barreled shotgun and shot both of Maberry's eyes out and then fled. Maberry was never married and had for twenty years received a pension of $72 a month. His parents were the first married couple in Livingston County.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 25 Oct 1895--Born, on the 20th, to Moses Stephenson and wife a son. 25 Oct 1895--Born, near Yates, on the 20th, to Nathaniel Blakey and wife a son. 25 Oct 1895--Robert Stephenson, ex-postmaster, of Armstrong, died at that place on the 19th, of rheumatism, aged 43 years. He was buried Sunday with Masonic honors. 25 Oct 1895--Died, on the 18th, Willie, the 3-year-old son of Robert Jones and wife. Its remains were buried at the city cemetery Sunday evening. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 25 Oct 1895--Died, on the 18th, Mrs. Ann Mary Miller, wife of Augustus Miller, of pneumonia, aged 43 years. Mrs. Miller while visiting the family of A. C. Burton, on the 12th, was taken with congestion of the lungs. Drs. Brown and Wood were hastily summoned and did every thing that medical skill could do to stay the disease but she continued to grow worse until Friday the 18th, when doctors and friends lost all hopes of her recovery. Mrs. Miller was fully aware of her condition and was prepared to go. A short time before her death she called her husband and children to her bedside and bade each one of them an affectionate farewell and a few minutes later her spirit took its flight to the God who gave it. The remains were removed Saturday morning to the residence of Mr. Miller where funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday by Eld. A. W. Pasley. After the services all that was mortal of Mrs. Miller was followed to the city cemetery by almost the entire community where, after a short talk by Rev. Richard Wilkinson, she was laid to rest. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 25 Oct 1895--CLARK ITEMS--Las Bradley and Miss Iva Harris were married Wednesday by Eld. J. K. Robinson. 25 Oct 1895--CLARK ITEMS--Blue Hubbard and Miss Ida Conklin were married Sunday and left immediately for St. Louis. 25 Oct 1895--CLARK ITEMS--Harold Woods Cross was born in St. Louis, MO, March 29, 1895, and died in Clark, MO, October 13, aged 6 months and 15 days. He had been sick ever since the death of his little sister in July and his parents had anxiously watched over him hoping that they might be spared a second bereavement. But watching, deep anguish and tears could not save our darling child from the death angel. Our sweet little babies are gone forever from earth and the chain that binds us here is growing weaker, but a new one with bright and golden links is being formed in heaven to draw us on to that better land. 25 Oct 1895--J. S. Van Cleve the hustling young editor of the Moberly Democrat was married on the 17th to Miss Josephine Hagood, of La Grange, Mo. The News extends congratulations. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.