Hi Everyone, I was gone for a few days over the Memorial Day Weekend. Sorry for the delay. I will be having a routine test done at the hospital tomorrow, and will drugged up for the day, so if you don't hear from me, you will know why. It's nothing serious, just one of those tests that you take when you reach my age. I also want to apologize, AGAIN, for posting a message last week to the list that was supposed to go to my Mom. I've got to get more sleep! A hint for all of you if it happens again. While I really like everyone on these lists, I don't sign my posts to you guys with "Love, Kathy". So if that is the way it's signed, ignore it, it's for my Mom. Now it's back to work. Kathy Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--LOST LIFE WHILE TRYING TO RESCUE FELLOW WORKER--A Tragedy Caused by Black Damp in Coal Mine Resulted Fatally for W. H. McKiernan.--This afternoon black damp in a mine that was being sunk 3 1/2 miles northwest of Moberly caused a tragedy which resulted in the death of W. M. McKiernan. The mine was being dug for J. M. Williams with Mr. McKiernan in charge of the work. For several days the workmen had been bothered with the deadly blackdamp, which has been the long drawn out cause of mining fatalities, and early this afternoon Bob Anderson was overcome by it. Mr. McKiernan went down after him and succeeded in getting a rope around him and he was pulled out in safety, but his rescuer after climbing some eight of ten feet fell back overcome. Knowing that it meant death for anyone to attempt to get him without protection against the poison fumes an emergency call was sent into the fire department for the use of their smoke and gas mask. Chief Crews, with the consent of the mayor, rushing to the mine making the trip in 16 minutes. the mask was put on by "Boss" Ball, who with a rope tied around him descended the pit in the hope that Mr. McKiernan might still be alive. A physician from Moberly was ready to give his service but after efforts he could not be revived and another call was made for a pulmotor, but after thorough trial it was found life was extinct--Mr. McKiernan had made the supreme sacrifice by giving his life in exchange for that of another. It was said by the experienced miners that the black damp was so bad at the depth that the body was found that coal oil would not have burned and it would have meant death to anyone else who had tried to rescue it without the protection afforded by such a mask as is now being tried out by the fire company. Mr. McKiernan was one of the well known and highly respected citizens of this town and community and lived at 918 South Williams street. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and two sons. His son, John McKiernan died last winter while in service, a victim of the influenza. He is among the last of the older McKiernan family, several of whom also lost their lives in mine accidents.--Moberly Democrat, July 18. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--MRS. ARVIL THOMAS DEAD--Mrs. Arvil Thomas died very unexpectedly at her home six miles northwest of town at 10:40 Friday night, July 18, 1919, death being caused by a ruptured blood vessel. Mrs. Thomas was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miles, and was 23 years of age. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband and infant daughter. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Hagar by the Rev. J. H. Linn, where interment was made. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--J. Boyd Ditter of Moberly spent the week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Avery, of near town. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--The 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Marietta of north of town died on the 23rd after an illness of a few days. Interment was made at Moberly. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Mrs. W. E. Grant of Excelsior Springs will be pained to learn of the death of her husband at their home in that city on Monday, from the effects of the flu, from which he had never recovered. He was 53 years old. Mrs. Grant will be best remembered as Mrs. W. T. Botts. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Born, on the 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kirby, a son. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holtzclaw, who went to Colorado Springs three weeks ago, returned Sunday, the altitude being too high for Mr. Holtzclaw. The latter, we are sorry to say, is not as well as when he left, and has been in bed most of the time since his return. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kirby left Monday for Colorado Springs, Col, for the benefit of Mr. Kirby's health, and where they will make their future home. They are given up with genuine regret by a wide circle of friends, all of whom join the NEWS in best wishes for their future health and happiness. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--T. D. Jenkins and son, Raymond, left Saturday for Spadra, Ark., where they have secured work. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Evans on the 18th, but lived less than a day. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Mrs. Maggie Cave informs us that her son, Will, who has been in Kansas City since leaving Higbee some two years ago, has gone to California where he has employment with an airplane company. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--MRS. THOS. GRAVITT DEAD--Mrs. Mattie Gravitt, beloved wife of Thos. Gravitt, died at the family home just north of town on Friday, July 18, 1919, from cancer of the liver, death coming as a welcome release from months of intense suffering. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudson, of Moberly, and was born in that place in 1876. She was married to Thos Gravitt in 1895 and is survived by him and the eleven children born to them. She also leaves two brothers, Harvey and Joe, of Moberly, and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Spicer and Mrs. Jas. Briscoe. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by the Rev. B. R. Sanburn and interment made in Oakland cemetery, Moberly. The warmest sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Tony Cruse, as will be seen by an ad elsewhere, will sell a small lot of personal property at his residence in the north part of town on Saturday, August 2, beginning at 2 o'clock. All of the articles to be sold are practically new. Mr. Cruise will move to Colorado following the sale, making the move for the benefit of Mrs. Cruse's health. Better fellows than Tony are not made, and his host of friends join. The NEWS in the hope that his absence will be only temporary. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Ernest Brook, who recently moved to town from his farm east of town and bought a half interest in Clyde Warren's soft drink and ice business, sold his interest to Mr. Warren Monday and will return to the farm, one of the best in this section. It is the most sensible move Mr. Brook ever made and one on which his friends are congratulating him, although, of course, they regret to lose him as a citizen of Higbee. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Collman, and brother, Arnold Collman, left Thursday morning for their home in George, Ia., after a short visit with Mrs. Collman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bowen, and other relatives and friends. On account of bad roads they were three days in making the trip to Higbee, a distance of about 550 miles, and hope to make the return trip in two days. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--J. J. Bradley, who has been in Columbus, N.M., for the past two or three years, and who had been the guest of his son, John, of Denver, Colo., for a couple of weeks, was here Thursday, taking in the big celebration and shaking hands with old friends. He has decided to return to Missouri, we learn, and will probably locate in this section of the state. His many old friends join The NEWS in the hope that he will decide to again make Higbee his home. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--John Murdy, who came home several weeks ago on a furlough, left Thursday night for New Orleans, where he will be stationed for several weeks before sailing for the Canal Zone where he has been stationed for several weeks before sailing for the Canal Zone where he has been stationed since entering the service. He expects to be discharged shortly after his arrival, and will return to Higbee, for a time, at least. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--HAROLD QUINSBERRY DEAD--Harold Quinsberry entered into the sleep of death Saturday night at 10 o'clock in the home of his mother Mrs. J. M. Dougherty, nine miles south of Higbee. He was 18 years old. He formerly lived here and has many friends in Moberly to regret that his life was cut short while yet in its early promise. He was known as a good boy and industrious. Like so many youths, although he was not of the age to be called into service, he could not resist the personal urge to do his part for his country and so became a sailor. While his earthly days were brief, they were creditably lived. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Dougherty; a sister, Miss Thelma, and two brothers, Wilbur Quinsberry and Orville Farrell. The funeral service was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Antioch church, conducted by Rev. Henson. Burial in adjoining cemetery--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 25 July 1919, Vol 33. No 14--NOTICE--All those owing Mose Stevenson on account are requested to pay same at once, and those who left watches or other articles for repair will please call for same, as all not called for within a reasonable time will be sold. The stock of jewelry is for sale in whole or in part at wholesale prices--Mrs. M. T. Stevenson. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.