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    1. [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, Friday, 29 Aug 1919
    2. Mike & Kathy Bowlin
    3. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--CHAS. BURKLEY DEAD--Mr. Charley Berkley, one of the pioneer citizens of Howard County died at his home near Burton very suddenly Saturday morning last about 8 o'clock. Mr. Berkley, was about 79 years of age. Friday he was up and about his business as usual, but he was taken ill Saturday morning and died before a physician could reach his bedside. His death was due to heart failure. The deceased is survived by two sons, Wm. and Tom Berkley, highly respected citizens of the community; and two daughters, Miss Mary Berkley and Mrs. Stella Gibbs of Fort Worthy, Texas. Charley Berkley was a prominent and widely known citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Frank Cain, who was given a preliminary hearing Saturday at Kansas City for the killing of John Elliott at that place, particulars of which appeared in our last issue, was held to be justifiable and was turned loose, as his Higbee friends were confident would be the case. He came home Tuesday, but is undecided as yet as to where he will locate. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--MRS. IDA HUDSON DIES SUDDENLY--Mrs. Ida Hudson dropped dead at her home in Elliott at 11 o'clock Tuesday, August 26, from an affection of the heart, with which she had long been afflicted. She had just completed her household duties and was dressing to go to Moberly for a visit when the summons came without a second's warning. Funeral services were conducted at Moberly Wednesday and interment made in Oakland cemetery by the side of her husband, who died about a year ago. Deceased was 60 years of age and is survived by seven children and step-children, viz: Sam Enochs, Moberly; Bert Enochs, Clark; Chas. Enochs, Louisville, Ky., George and Foster Enochs and Mrs. J. Moffett of Kirksville, and Jas. Hudson of Elliott. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--R. B. Richardson, one of Armstrong's most prominent citizens, died at his home in that place Wednesday night of last week from injuries sustained that day in falling from a wagon load of lumber. In going down a steep hill and in turning a bend in the road he fell from the wagon. The team starting up in a brisk trot caused the lumber to slip from the wagon, catching Mr. Richardson and dragging him quite a distance. He was 57 years old and is survived by his widow and four children. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--MOTOR-ROBB--Mr. Guy Motor and Miss Kizzie Robb were married in Los Animas, Colo., on Wednesday, August 20th, and will make their home in that city, where Mr. Motor, who is a regular army officer with rank of sergeant-major, is located. The bride left here last week for Colorado Springs, ostensibly for a visit with her brother, Grover Robb, and only a few of her closest friends knew of the real purpose of her visit. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Robb of near town and is one of Higbee's sweetest and most lovable young ladies. The NEWS joins in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--BRADLEY-MOORE--Walter Bradley and Miss Pearl Mae Moore, both of Higbee, was united in marriage this afternoon in the office of Circuit Court, C. M. Hulen. Judge Warwick McCanne tied the nuptial knot.--Moberly Democrat. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Born, on the 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Marietta, a daughter. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rice, a son. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Mrs. Joe Stone is visiting relatives in Marissa, Ill. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Mrs. Ollie Childers returned to her home in Marshfield, Wednesday, after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Mrs. Georgie Middleton and son, Arch, left yesterday for Bozeman, Mont., where Mrs. Middleton will teach again this year. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Dr. E. D. Edwards left Saturday for Florida, and will return to Camp Pike, Ark., in a short time when he will receive his discharge. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Max Pyle of Mt. Vernon, Ill, after a visit with Higbee relatives left Thursday for Columbia where he will enter the school of journalism in the University. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Miss Ollie Oldham, of this place, who was married to Dan D. Collier of Kansas City on May 26, writes to relatives and friends here that Mr. Collier died at the home of his parents in Naples, Texas, the latter part of last week after a two-weeks' illness from typhoid. At the time of their marriage Mr. Collier held the position of checker at the Muehlback Hotel. He is survived by his parents and two sisters. The sympathy of all goes out to his bereaved widow. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Miss Frata Nichols has been employed as teacher in the junior high school at Great Bend, Kansas, at a salary of $100 per month, and will leave for that place Sept. 3. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Josh Lynch and Lib Noel, who have been in the army for the past year or two, and who have been stationed at Camp Pike, Ark., came home Monday to remain, having received their discharge. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--Bernice Roberts, who has been in the Navy had a leg broken in a fall on his first trip to France, which has kept him in a hospital most of the time since, came home Wednesday to remain. When he was home several months ago it was feared that his injury would leave him a cripple for life, but such will not be the case, we are pleased to state. He still limps a little, but will no doubt be as good as new in a short time. Friday, 29 Aug 1919, Vol 33. No 19--NOEL-WARFORD--Mr. Fred L. Noel and Miss Flossie M. Warford, two popular people of south of town, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Notley Magruder, on Monday August 25. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Warford and is popular among a wide circle of acquaintances. Mr. Noel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Noel of Denison, Texas, and is a young man of worth and character and deserving of the fair prize he has won. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome

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