5 Apr 1895--Died on Monday the first, of Bronchitis, after and illness of 2 days, Beulah, the 5 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Loyd. The remains were held until Thursday to await the arrival of Illinois relatives. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church by Rev W. F. Bell of Fayette, at 2 o'clock Thursday evening after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the whole community. 5 Apr 1895--For many years there has lived on his farm near Clifton Hill, Randolph county, a very eccentric character by name of Gunn. He owned the farm, renting out most of the land tilling only a few acres for his own supplies. He did his own house keeping, cooking, washing, etc. Rarely ever admitting anyone into his home, one room being particularly locked and barred against all comers. The curtains were always drawn, the utmost privacy and secrecy being maintained. He had no wife, no family, talked but little and never of his affairs. Saturday last he died, the neighbors heard of it and gathered in prepared the body for burial. On his person next to the skin was found a money belt in which were found twelve $20 gold pieces each wrapped in many papers and rags--first a tissue paper, then coarser, then a rag--a gold watch also was found in the belt. So, long had it been in the belt that the watch case was glued to the belt by the heat and moisture of his body. His age was over 30 years--Moberly Monitor. 5 Apr 1895--(Long, long mournful tribute to the Embree boys, Davis and Hugh. It tells little about them) To Mr. and Mrs. Rol Embree. In memory of their dear little boys, Davis and Hugh.....our beautiful little Hugh, who had made our home so happy for fifteen short months. In less than one week a messenger returned and plucked from the stem a fair sweet rose, our darling little Davis, whom we had idolized for seven years......and only one little brother is left to drift upon the tide, while two have crossed on the evergreen shore.....Mrs. J. T. Laturno, Merrimac, Iowa. 5 Apr 1895--Thos. White, city marshal of Rocheport was shot and instantly killed by a Negro woman, Friday of last week. The woman had been slandering Mr. White and came to town Friday expecting trouble. White tried to disarm her but failed. He then left her and started to his place of business when the Negro drew her pistol and shot him in the back of the head. 12 Apr 1895--Last week we made mention of the death and burial of the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John A. Loyd. The child was buried on Thursday evening and the parents returned home. During the evening the mother became impressed that in placing the casket in the vault that it had become reversed and that her body was sleeping with its head to the east. So strong did the impression come with the mother that Mr. Loyd had the grave opened Wednesday and to the surprise of all found the head of the child pointing to the east. 12 Apr 1895--Wyot Hill, probably the oldest colored man in this part of the state died here Saturday night. His exact age is not known but it is thought by man that he was more than a 100 years old. He claimed to have seen Washington and also to have witnessed the battle at Orleans at which time he was a man grown. He was evidently a very old man. 12 Apr 1895--CLARK ITEMS--News reached here this week that Jas. Webster, of Ray, Colo, brother-in-law of Willard Seymour of this place, was dead and would be buried Tuesday. 12 Apr 1895--Born, on the 4th, to J. E. Hogan and wife a son. 12 Apr 1895--Dr. Thompkins, who died recently near Booneville, at the age of 92, is said to have been the oldest Mason in Missouri. 12 Apr 1895--BY HER OWN HAND--In the quiet of last Sunday evening Moberly suddenly became aroused over the rumor that a woman had killed herself. This occurred about 4:30 in the evening the circumstances of which were given at the Coroner's inquest last Monday. Mary Delaney, the deceased, was the wife of F. E. Delaney, who has been engaged in the lunch counter business on Reed street near the depot. At the Coroner's inquest Mr. Delaney stated that his wife had a pistol in her hand when he came into the room, and while he was behind the cigar case hanging up his coat and hat she fired the fatal shot accidentally. He rushed towards her and caught her in his arms as she was falling. They had some disagreement previously, but it was of little importance, and had happened before. Mrs. Delaney was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Harris, and only 16 years of age. They came here from Pennsylvania about two years ago and intended to go back there on last Monday. The verdict of the Coroner's jury was "that she came to her death by a pistol shot by her own hand, whether by accident or with suicidal intent we cannot determine." The funeral took place last Monday from St. John's church and the burial at St. Mary's cemetery--Moberly Headlight. 19 Apr 1895--Mrs. Mary Pilkington returned Monday from a months visit with relatives in Iowa. 19 Apr 1895--Married, April 7th, at the residence of J. Robertson, Mr. O. P. Browning, of Santa Fe, and Miss Minnie Vandeventer, of Thompson, Elder Jacob Hugley officiating. This is a worthy young couple and we wish them all the happiness possible--Paris Apeal. Miss Vandeventer was at one time a resident of Higbee and her many friends here wish her a happy journey through life. 19 Apr 1895--IN MEMORY OF HIRAM BLYTHE--The subject of this memorial was born in Estill county, KY, February 12th, 1872, and died at Higbee, Missouri, March 2, 1895. Hiram, in the bloom of youth, was suddenly called away from earth, with its trials and burdens, to a life beyond this vale of tears. Why it was done we cannot tell, but we can only sadly murmur, "God's will be done." Hiram was gifted with a bright mind which needed only cultivation to insure him the brightest success in life; with a heart generous and true, which gathered around him companions who were delighted to be in his company, and were made happy by his cheerful society. Though our hearts were made sad when we knew he had gone, yet his kindness of heart and generous disposition will ever be bright spots clinging like tendrils around our memory. Hiram passed away like a gentle summer's day, leaving twilight's of fair memories of good and generous deeds behind as a solace to his kind father and mother and affectionate sisters. (The rest is flowery prose, that is little better than poor poetry. It adds nothing to the obituary.) 19 Apr 1895--We regret very much to know that William Winn, living near Myres, has become temporarily of unsound mind and had to be taken to the asylum at Fulton Tuesday. He was very violent Sunday and threatened to kill his wife. He is a son of E. T. Winn, and has five children. We sympathize with his family in their great affliction, and trust that Mr. Winn may soon be restored to reason--Fayette Leader. 19 Apr 1895--NOTICE--To my friends and patrons: In order to protect myself and business, I wish to state that the child of Mr. Jack Lloyd, which was buried with its head to the east and later changed to the west, an account of which appeared in the Higbee news of the 12th, was under the direction of Undertaker F. H. James, Higbee, Mo. At the time the funeral took place I was absent in St. Louis attending Embalming school. Respectfully, J. F. Smith. 19 Apr 1895--CLARK ITEMS--William B. Cross one of the oldest citizens of Clark, died Sunday morning and was buried Monday after funeral services at the church here conducted by Rev. J. B. Rice and J. K. Robinson. He was born near Armstrong, MO, in 1820 and settled here in 1853 when there were but few houses to be seen in this community, but by great courage and industry he overcame all the hardships incidental to a new country, and lived to see his youngest children grown to manhood and womanhood. He united with the Methodist church at Bethel camp grounds in Howard county in 1850, and lived a useful Christian life for forty-five years, doing much to advance the church and the Christian religion in this community. In his family he was a kind and gentle husband and father and labored to impress his children to live upright Christian lives. The first impressions for good that we ever received were made by our father over thirty years ago around the old fireplace in the old homestead, and well we remember how he then sang, "There is room enough in Paradise for a home in Heaven." He is now resting sweetly in that home where some day we can all meet him again. 19 Apr 1895--RUSSELL ITEMS--B. F. Kirby and wife were the guests of Vandorn Comstock Sunday. 19 Apr 1895--RUSSELL ITEMS--Mrs. Margaret Comstock whose child was burned to death near Keytesville recently, was thrown from a wagon near that place the other day and seriously hurt. 26 April 1895--Communicated Owing to comments in the Higbee News of 5th and 12th inst., relative to the burial of our dear child, Beulah, we think it right to say that nothing could exceed the kindness, attention, forethought and sympathy of Undertaker F H James. He handled her so very tenderly; he kept her for us four days and would have kept her longer had we desired it. The casket was beautifully turned out, and the funeral arrangements were beyond our expectations. It is generally said to be the best funeral ever left Higbee. When we went to re-open the grave F. H. James loaned us his horse and wagon and volunteered to come himself, but we were satisfied with Robert Williams. Our dear child was buried several days, but she looked just as natural and life-like as ever-just as if going to speak. The turning of the head was chiefly due to another person interfering at the grave. In our deep affliction we have the consolation that the funeral was such an excellent one, the grave was deprived of its cold look, and the body was so well and carefully preserved. Neither then, now, nor at any other time would we have any other undertaker but F. H. James, of Higbee, MO, who has our best thanks for the loving and tender manner in which he handled our dear child, and his many other acts of kindness. We also most sincerely thank our many friends for their great kindness and sympathy in our great sorrow.---J. A. Lloyd, Mary Lloyd. 26 Apr 1895--HALF-WAY STATION--A telegram was delivered to Mrs. J. R. Robb on Tuesday the 16th inst, announcing the death of her father, Enoch Crews. He had been ailing for a long time. 26 Apr 1895--We clip the following from the Atlanta, Tenn, Enquirer. Deceased was a brother of the late T. J. Moss and of Mrs. J. F. Smith. Brother J. C. Moss was born one mile north from Duncan's Landing, Hardin County, Tennessee, A. D. 1850, Oct 6; and after a short spell of illness, died at the Sulphur Springs, near Nixon, Tenn, Oct 18, 1894. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had been for 12 years. Brother Moss was a good citizen and Christian gentleman. He was a loving husband, an affectionate father and a tender brother. Bro. Moss was not only loved by his own household, but was surrounded by a large circle of friends; many of whom were present and witnessed his triumphant departure. He bade them a short good-bye; persuading them to meet him in Heaven, and many said they would. His greatest desire and strongest request was for the young folks to stop going to plays; and quite a number of them vowed to him that they would do so. He seemed to regard parties as being the greatest evil to lead young people astray. Brother Moss said to them that he was going to die and go to heaven. He said that he was ready to go; and that he did not have the shadow of a doubt, and that his troubles would soon be over forever. He said to his family not to grieve after him for it would do no good, but to prepare to meet him in heaven, and we will not have to part any more, all our troubles will be over and we will praise God forever. God bless his bereaved companion and seven children. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. 26 Apr 1895--FREE STATE--Mrs. R. S. Martin was called to Franklin last week to attend the funeral of her father who died of heart trouble on April 16, aged 57 years. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. 26 Apr 1895--Mr. John M. Lawrence and Miss Susie Parker were quietly married at 4 o'clock last Sunday afternoon at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. D. B. Clifton, about 7 miles northwest of here, and returned at once to the home of the bride's brother-in-law W. P. Minor. in this city, where they were treated to an elegant supper. The contracting parties are two of Randolph's most estimable young people, and start out in their new relations with the good wishes of all who know them. May the future deal kindly and generously by them, and may their union prove one of unalloyed happiness is the wish of the Herald--Huntsville Herald. 26 Apr 1895--James P. Osborne, one of Randolph county's oldest citizens, died at his home 7 miles east of Moberly on the 18th, aged 77 years. 26 Apr 1895--Died, at Burton, on the 22nd, Augusta, the two-year-old daughter, of Ben F. Andrews and wife. It was buried at New Hope church Tuesday evening. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.