2 May 1891--Born in Higbee, on the 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Duncan a son. 2 May 1891--Mrs. J. J. Hubbard and Mrs. W. H. Robb are visiting their brother, Wm. Finnell, at Moberly. 2 May 1891--John Barron, brother of D. I. Barron of this place, died at his home in Longview, Texas, Monday. 2 May 1891--Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Renick, on April 28, Paulus Martin and Miss Lula Littrell, Elder W. T. Henson officiating. 2 May 1891--Judge M. M. Burton received a telegram last Friday from Cascade Montana, announcing the death at that place the day previous, from nervous prostration of his nephew, Thomas L. Gorham. Mr. Gorham was a native of this county, having been born here in 1829, and was consequently about 62 years old at the time of his death. He spent several months in this county last year, visiting relatives and friends and the scenes of his childhood; and the unexpected news of his death was a great shock to all who knew him here. The deceased was twice married. His first wife, Mrs. Sarah F. Gorham, died at College Mount, Macon county, in 1856, leaving one child, Frankie now the wife of Mr. Archer of Montana. He afterwards married Miss Vivon, who bore one child, Lela, now Mrs. Roberts and residing with her mother, in Cascade, Montana. Mr. G. emigrated to California in 1849, but subsequently returned to his native county, and went from here to Montana, where he lived until his death. He was an extensive trader, and being generally successful, accumulated a good deal of property, leaving his family well cared for financially. He was a member of the Christian Church for many years, and died as a Christian should.--HUNTSVILLE HERALD. 9 May 1891--Born on the 3rd to John Goin and wife a daughter. (Note: This child would be Mary Mae Goin) 9 May 1891--Married, on April 15, Mr. John Rule and Miss Cordelia Kirby. 9 May 1891--Born, near Higbee on the 3rd, to W. T. Warford and wife, a daughter. 9 May 1891--Married, on May 6, at Thompson, Audrain county, Mr. John C. Williams, of Howard, to Miss Rosa L. Harrison, of Audrain county, Elder S. B. Naylor, officiating. 9 May 1891--DIED--At her home, near Liberal, Barton county, Mo, on April 24, 1891, Mrs. Ella Sumpter, aged 36 years 10 months and 10 days. Deceased was a sister to J. J. Whitmire, of near this place. She died very suddenly. She leaves a husband, six children, an aged mother, three sisters and one brother to mourn her loss. May she rest in peace. Blessed are they who die in the Lord. 9 May 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 7th, at the residence of his son, Lon, Mr. E. C. Coleman, aged 63 years. Mr. Coleman was born and raised near Frankfort, KY, and came to Missouri in 1862 and located on a farm near Brown's Station, Boone county. After the funeral service, which was conducted at the house by Rev. Dan Evans yesterday, the remains were shipped to Centralia for interment at Mt. Zion ten miles south of that place. Deceased leaves five sons and two daughters, all of whom are grown. 9 May 1891--DIED, in Higbee, on Monday evening, May the 4th, after a protracted illness, Mrs. W. M. Lessley, aged 24 years. Mrs. Lessley was a general favorite with all that knew her. Her remains were followed to the Christian church Wednesday by the largest crowd we have ever seen assembled there. A touching funeral discourse was delivered by Elder W. B. Anderson, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hines burying ground beside a sister who preceded her some years ago. Mrs. Lessley leaves a kind husband, two little children, an aged father and mother, and many other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death. To the bereaved ones we extend our heart-felt sympathies. 16 May 1891--Born, on the 11th, to J. W. Brooks and wife, a daughter. 16 May 1891--Born, near Higbee, on the 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Barron a son. 16 May 1891--Born, near Armstrong, on the 12th, to H. C. Thorpe and wife, a daughter. Mother and babe doing well. 16 May 1891--IN MEMORY--Nannie L. Lessley, was born in Randolph county, Mo, on the 29th day of Nov. 1866, and departed this life May 4th, 1891. She was the daughter of H. E. and Elizabeth Pattrick. She was united in marriage to M. W. Lessley Oct 6, 1886. In October 1884 she confessed her faith in Christ and was buried with him in baptism, and from that time to her death was a faithful and exemplary member of the Christian church. She was a sweet little girl-one loved by all the little children with whom she played. During her school days was loved and admired by her teacher and school mates; and after she grew to womanhood she was loved and admired by all those that became acquainted with her. She was a kind and loving wife, and affectionate mother, and a devoted Christian. The great desire of her life was to make those happy by whom she was surrounded. Her affliction and suffering was long severe; but she held up under it with that fortitude seldom witnessed by human eyes; and as she approached the shores of the river of Death her faith grew stronger and stronger, and her hope brighter, and when the time came she launched out upon Death's turbulent waters perfectly confident that her Savior would meet her on the other shore and give her a happy admittance into that Celestial City not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Happy are they who die in the Lord. But she's gone--yes gone; but not gone so far the we cannot go to her if we will only be faithful; and in a few short years at most we will be permitted to pass over to the other shore where she now stands watching and waiting for those whom she loves. 16 May 1891--DIED in Higbee, on the 11th, of dropsy, Mr. Edward Cain, aged 57 years; His remains were buried Tuesday near Bunker Hill. 23 May 1891--Died, in Higbee, on the 21st, Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Russell. 23 May 1891--Married in Moberly, on the 20, Geo. S. Hardin, of Marshall, and Miss Maggie Wilcox, of Moberly. 23 May 1891--TIRED OF LIFE--As Mr. Samuel Jones was returning from work at the old mine one-half mile south of town at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning, he noticed a cap and coat near the edge of the pond, and upon examination found fresh tracks of a man leading into the water, but could see none coming out. He then concluded that something was wrong. He felt satisfied from the looks of the coat and cap that they belonged to Alf Hall, who boarded with Jas. Mullier, Mullier was visited and Hall found missing. By this time quite a crowd had gathered at the pond. It was finally agreed to make a search for the body. Joe Polfrey and Sam Jones procured a boat and grab-hook and began the search not far from where the coat was found. It was not long before the body was found. When brought to the surface it proved to that of Hall. His friends can assign no reason for the rash act. The parties with whom he boarded say that he ate his supper and was as lively as usual; that at half past nine they retired and left Hall reclining on the bed smoking, and that the next morning the bed showed evidence of having been occupied. The body was taken to the boat house where an inquest was held by Coroner Ancil. Upon examination of the body no cuts or bruises were found that would indicate foul play. The only thing that looked suspicious was that his hands were tied behind him with a small hemp cord about two and one half feet long. Mrs. Mullier says the cord was taken from the cook room during the night. Hall came from Iowa two years ago; was 24 years old and single. The following is the verdict of the Coroner's jury. We the jury, having been duly sworn and affirmed by J. S. Ancill, Coroner of Randolph county, Missouri, diligently to inquire and true presentiment make in what manner and by whom, Alf Hall, whose dead body was found in the pond near Higbee, on the 19th day May, A. D. 1891, came to his death, after having heard the evidence and upon full inquire concerning the facts, and a careful examination of said body, do find that the deceased came to his death by drowning, and in our opinion, a suicide. W. E. Attebery, w. H. Welch, N. N. Dysart, J. H. Brownfield, John Carroll, J. V. Adams. 23 May 1891--Married, Wednesday, May 13, 1891, at the Globe Hotel, by Elder Samuel Magee, Mr. Samuel J. Adams and Miss Orpha Brooks, of Audrain--Centralia Guard. 30 May 1891--Born, on the 23rd, to D. W. Bowen and wife, a son. 30 May 1891--Born, on the 23rd to G. D. Wright and wife, a daughter. 30 May 1891--Married, near Yates, on the 24, Mr. John Forbis and Miss Annie Green. 30 May 1891--Mr. and Mrs. Thos D. Campbell was called to Brunswick Saturday last to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Vaughn. 30 May 1891--FAYETTE DEMOCRAT--Died, Saturday evening, May 16, 1891, at her home in the river bottom, Mrs. Wm. Chancellor after an illness of some ten days or two weeks. Her funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Dempsay, and her remains interred in the Clark's chapel cemetery. 30 May 1891--Died, Ab. Gains, an old colored man, living about six miles northwest of town, died, Tuesday, aged about 85 years. 30 May 1891--Died, on the 24th, at his home near Lamonte, Mo, Wm. Harrison Morris. The remains arrived here Monday en route to Armstrong, Mo, and were laid to rest Tuesday in the old chapel Cemetery near that place. 30 May 1891--died, May 21, 1891, at her father's W. A. Brockman, Jose Brockman, aged 19 years, 11 months and ten days. She was a consistent member of Sweet Springs First Baptist Church. Her remains were laid to rest in the burying ground at Mt. Salem Church after funeral services by Rev. T. H. Baker--HUNTSVILLE HERALD. 30 May 1891--Mrs. A. B. Clark, widow of the late Rev. Wiley Clark of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, died at the home of her nephew, Rev. D. F. Bone, in this city, Monday, May 25, 1891, at half past two o'clock in the morning, aged sixty-six years--FAYETTE BANNER. 30 May 1891--NOTICE--To whom It May Concern: I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Susan, after this date. She has left home and her whereabouts is unknown to me. 5-26-91. Wm. H. Wheeler. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.