Friday, 2 Mar 1895--FROM EBENEZZAR--Yes, and Lum made a much better trade than selling steers the past week. He took to himself a wife. Mrs. Whitmire is another of Major Rimer's accomplished daughters. We all extend Mrs. Whitmire a hearty welcome and wish them both many long and happy days. The boys have been promising Lum a good send off when he got back from Knox county with his fair bride. And I am sure they kept their word to the letter. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Whitmire went to pay Mr. and Mrs. Olinger a short visit, not intending to spend the night. The boys gathered from every quarter with pistols, sleigh bells, tin pans, cow bells, and everything under the sun that would make the night hideous, and under the leadership of Capt. Green Duncan they made the very earth howl till near 12 o'clock, when Mr. Whitmire appeared on the scene and finally made a compromise with the boys. Then Capt. Duncan and his men held a council of war and decided to retire to the old coal shaft. Then the Captain detailed a couple of worthy veterans to Higbee for refreshments, and the rest we will tell some other time. So ended an old-fashioned charivari. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--FROM CLARK--Married, Wednesday Feb 27, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stockton, Mr. Wm. McCune and Miss Clara Stockton. They took the Wabash train for the west with the best wishes of a host of friends. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Ed. Overburg, for twenty years a citizen of Moberly, died near Cincinnati this week. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--W. F. Woods and wife, of Centralia, attended the burial of her grandmother, Mrs. Tip Pemberton here Saturday. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Mrs. Chas. Owen, of Centralia, who was called here some days ago by the illness of her mother Mrs. Tip Pemberton, returned home Tuesday. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Samuel G. Terrill one of Randolph county's prominent citizens died last Friday. Deceased was a brother of Judge A. P. Terrill of Moberly. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Died, at his residence, three miles southeast of Higbee, February, 23, of consumption, Edward Parish, aged 28 years. The remains were interred at New Hope church, Howard county, last Monday. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Cards are out announcing the marriage of W. T. Wilson and Miss Lulu Lawrence at the home of the bride about 4 1/2 miles southwest of Huntsville on Wednesday, March 6th. The Herald extends congratulations in advance--Huntsville Herald. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Mrs. May Back, aged about 75 years died at the residence of Judge Taylor near Fayette this week. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--J. S. Silvey, of Fayette, has filed suit for divorce from his wife. Plaintiff alleges that more than a year past defendant has been away from him and without just cause. They were married September 14, 1887, and have two children. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Died, on Feb 22, Mrs. Sallie Pemberton, wife of "uncle" Tip Pemberton, aged 74 years. Deceased leaves an aged husband and several children, all of whom are grown, to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest at Sharon, Howard county, Saturday. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. E. Moore, of Moberly, died at that place Tuesday and was brought down on the evening train Wednesday and buried at the Owen burying ground. Friday, 2 Mar 1895--Bob and George Morlee, Otis Lorton and Ed. Broaddus were arrested by marshal Davis last Friday and brought before the police judge charged with jumping on and off trains while in motion. The judge, after hearing the evidence, fined them $3.50 and costs each. Refusing to pay it they were sent to prison to be kept out of danger and to learn a lesson of prudence. 8 Mar 1895--FROM HARRISBURG--Died, near this place Wm South, a respected citizen of Boone county. He was buried at the Harrisburg cemetery. 8 Mar 1895--FROM HARRISBURG--Born to the wife of T. Hinkle a boy. Mother and child doing well. 8 Mar 1895--J. F. Andrews & Bro. bought 14 head of hogs of Gus Atkins this week. 8 Mar 1895--Orville Vaughn, general agent of the C. & A. died at Slater Sunday night. He was one of the first telegraphers to read by sound. 8 Mar 1895--Died, on the 5th, Wm. Smith, of bronchitis, aged 76 years. The remains were buried at the Owen burying ground Wednesday. 8 Mar 1895--John Vance, living near Sturgeon, disappeared Thursday of last week and excitement ran high as it was thought he had been murdered. His dead body was found in the woods Sunday. He left town Thursday evening pretty well intoxicated. It is supposed that he fell from his horse and went to the woods and laid down, went to sleep and froze to death. He was 55 years of age. Seven dollars was found on his person. 8 Mar 1895--Born, on the 7th, to Bush Kirby and wife a daughter. 8 Mar 1895--FELL 126 FEET TO INSTANT DEATH--It grieves us to chronicle the death of our young friend, Hiram Blythe. Without a moment's warning he was taken from this veil of tears to that bourne from which no traveler returns. The awful accident happened last Saturday about 1 o'clock when he fell down the air shaft of the Interstate mine, a distance of 126 feet. Just how it happened no one will ever know. The last man who saw him alive was D. W. Bowen, whom he told that there was a loose bolt in the fan which he would tighten before he came home. J. C. Herron who was working below, came to the bottom and rang away the cage several times, but could get no response from the engineer. He then concluded to climb out by way of the escapement shaft, and in making his way there found Hiram at the bottom of the air shaft--dead. He ascended as speedily as possible and telephoned the terrible news to the office of the company up town. Mine owner Wm. Walton and Mine Inspector Evans were at once notified, who, with assistance, hoisted the body to the top and conveyed it to the residence of his parents in the north part of town, where an inquest was immediately held. VERDICT OF CORONOR'S JURY We, the jury, find that Hiram Blythe, whose dead body was found at the Interstate mine in Higbee, Randolph county, Missouri, after hearing the evidence and a careful examination, came to his death by accidentally falling into the air shaft of said mine while trying to tighten some bolts on the fan; that there was no one present at the time of the accident, and that the accident was not caused by the carelessness or negligence of any person." The fan is so constructed that any needed repairs may be easily made from the outside, and just what caused him to enter on the inside when he knew that the least mishap would hurl him to his death 126 feet below, is a mystery. At the time of the accident he was acting in the capacity of engineer, which position he had held for about two weeks. Deceased was a son of Samuel C. and Bettie Blythe, who have resided here for the past seven or eight years. When news came to town of his swift and sudden death, the whole community was shocked beyond expression, and when father, mother and two sisters were told of the sad and awful taking off of their only son and brother, for such he was to them, it was heart-rending in the extreme. Tongue cannot tell or pen describe the grief of the heart-broken family and we'll leave them with their sorrow. There are times when words of sympathy will console, but there are times to be left alone. But every heart in Higbee goes out in sympathy to the bereaved family for the loss of their boy. The last words of the deceased to his mother and sister on the morning of the day of his death, were to put him up a good dinner and to have his clothes and bath of hot water ready for him at 2 o'clock when he would return, little thinking of the sad fate awaiting him at the mouth of the great and treacherous air shaft, which seemed to be in hiding for its prey. Hiram was well and favorably known, was a bright and intelligent young man--far above the average--and was well liked by those who knew him, and best by those who knew him best. He will be sadly missed by his associates--in fact by the whole community in which he lived so long. Never in the history of Higbee has there occurred a death that caused so much gloom, heartaches and tears. Funeral services were conducted in the Christian church Sunday by Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette. The church would not hold half the crowd which shows in what high esteem he was held. He was followed to his last resting place, the City Cemetery, by a large concourse of friends. Peace to his ashes. 15 Mar 1895--Rev. Mathew C. Patton, for fifty years a prominent C. P. Minister, died at Webb City Tuesday aged 75 years. The remains were taken to Macon for interment. 15 Mar 1895--FROM CLARK--Eld. John Robinson brother of J. R. Robinson of this place died in Columbia Tuesday. 15 Mar 1895--Born, on the 10th to Thomas Mullier and wife a daughter. 15 Mar 1895--Married at the residence of and by Elder J. W. Naylor, on the 5th Mr. J. W. Brashere and Miss Katie Thomson of Burton. Also on the 9th at the residence of Elder Naylor Mr. Joseph Grapes and Mrs. Mary E. Dougherty, of Myres. 15 Mar 1895--Henry Taylor age 60, and Miss Mollie Lockridge age 40, were married at Roanoke Tuesday. 15 Mar 1895--Died--Mrs. O. D. Wallace, who has been afflicted with a carbuncle between the shoulders near the spine for the past two months died from the effects of it Sunday, the 10th, aged 48 years. After the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. Wilkinson at the M. E. church, of which the deceased was a member, the remains were taken to Bevier for interment. 15 Mar 1895--WHITE OAK ITEMS--Died, on the 9th Mary the infant daughter of John Rule and wife. 22 Mar 1895--FROM CLARK--James Clark died with the measles at Rob Wirt's Tuesday and was buried at Pisgah Wednesday. 22 Mar 1895--PEMBERTON ITEMS--Died, near Armstrong, on the14th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bertha Woods. 22 Mar 1895--Died, on the 18th, of pneumonia, Mr. A. J. Bell, aged 62 years. Deceased was born in Kentucky and at the age of 18 years moved to Alabama. When the civil war broke out he entered the Southern army and fought gallantly until its close. Eight years ago he moved to Randolph county and cast his lot with the people of Higbee. He was a member of the Triple Alliance and held certificates in divisions 2 and 3. Deceased leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his loss. The remains were buried at the city cemetery Wednesday. The NEWS extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 22 Mar 1895--Mr. Ed DeYoung a prominent farmer and stock trader of Monroe county, died suddenly at his home in Madison Sunday night. 22 Mar 1895--Married, on the 14th, Mr. Harvey Robb and Miss Minerva Whitmore. Justice Rankin officiating. The News extends good wishes. 22 Mar 1895--W. H. Lloyd who spent the winter in the soldiers home at Leavenworth, returned home this week. 29 Mar 1895--Born, on the 24th to Ed Smith and wife a son. 29 Mar 1895--Born, on the 25th to Noah Parkins and wife a son. 29 Mar 1895--Born, near Clark, on the 27th, to Ottis Fowler and wife a daughter. 29 Mar 1895--Mrs. David Williams who has been in St. Louis for the past month being treated for cancer of the stomach, returned home Sunday morning much improved. 29 Mar 1895--Robert Williams is with F. H. James learning the profession of embalmer and funeral director. Bob has a natural turn for the business and promises to become one of the foremost in the profession. 29 Mar 1895--Married, on the 28th, at the residence of the bride's brother, Lon Coleman, Miss Leona Coleman and Mr. Thos C. Walton, Rev. Richard Wilkingson, officiating. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations and wishing them a long and happy life. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections comments welcome