3 June 1893--J. W. Dougherty, of Maiden Mont, has been appointed postmaster at that place. He is a brother of G. A. Dougherty of this place. 3 June 1893--Died, on the 30th, Maggie Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks aged two years. The child was taken suddenly Sunday evening and lived until Tuesday evening. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 3 June 1893--OBITUARY--Andrew J. Lessley was born on the 19th of September, 1858. Died May the 21, 1893 in the 35 year of his age. The closing of the business houses of the city of Higbee, the ancient and honored orders of Free Masons and Odd Fellows with regalias and badges of mourning marching in front of the largest procession seen in the community for months, attest the high and fraternal esteem in which our dear brother was held. The large church which seats six hundred, was crowded to overflowing--not more than two thirds being able to find entrance--to listen to the funeral sermon delivered by the writer, and pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the departed. Bro. Andrew Lessley was converted and joined the Christian church in 1874, under the preaching of our sainted and beloved Bro. McCune. He was married to his surviving companion--Miss Nettie Burks--in 1879. There were five children born of this union, four of whom yet remain--two boys and two girls--all small and helpless. The untimely death of our dear brother was caused by consumption which had warned him and his friends for some months and consequently his death was not unexpected. It is needless to say to the heart broken widow, orphan children and aged father (who has passed through such trying ordeals in the last few years to crush the heart of the strongest) that they have the sympathy and esteem of the entire community for acts will speak louder in such times than fulsome words. Our brother was not only prepared but anxious and willing to go and join the loved ones gone before. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; Yea saith the Spirit, they do rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." "Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of the righteous" W. P. DORSEY. 3 June 1893--A NEWSY LETTER FROM YATES--Wm. Embree, of Marshall, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Swetnam. 3 June 1893--Married, on May 28, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. E. B. Woods, near Sturgeon, Prof . J. T. Cross and Miss Cora Woods, Rev. P. T. Gentry officiating. The News extends congratulations. 3 June 1893--Married, on May 31, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Russell, Mr. John Pilkington and Miss Tenie Russell, Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, officiating. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes for their future happiness. 10 June 1893--James Collins returned from Illinois Thursday morning where he had been to place his little motherless daughters with a married sister. 10 June 1893--Miss Nobia, daughter of W. W. Settle, of Mexico, came up Thursday evening and will spend several days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burton. 10 June 1893--Married, at the residence of the bride's brother, J. W. Nagel, on S. Clark street, yesterday, Mr. C. A. Bivens to Miss Ollie Nagel, Elder W. H. Cooke officiating--Moberly Headlight. 10 June 1893--Mr. James Lessley left for Norman, I. T. Sunday, in answer to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his son, A. P. Lessley. 10 June 1893--J. B. Tymony and daughter, Carrie, will leave on the 18th for Chicago, where they will spend a week or two sight seeing. 10 June 1893--John Shanahan fell down a coal shaft west of Moberly Thursday evening and was killed. He was 35 years old and leaves a wife and seven children in Belleville, Ill. 10 June 1893--John W. Tuggle, of Macon county, was accidentally killed at the mine at Ardmore last Tuesday. He was assisting in letting a loaded flat-car down an incline when he lost his footing and fell across the track and before he could get out of the way was caught by the car which passed over his legs just above the knees, severing one and crushing the other down to the foot. He was removed to the shade near by but bled to death before medical aid arrived. Mr. Tuggle was a prosperous farmer of Macon county and had arranged to leave the mines at an early date and return to the farm. He was married about two months ago to Miss Alice Yates, of near Yates, this county, who has the sympathy of the entire community. Dr. L. Dysart and wife who had been telegraphed for, started on the first train but on account of poor railroad connections, failed to reach there in time for the funeral. 17 June 1893--Mrs. E. M. Whitmore and step-son, Orvil Pitney, left Monday morning for Trinidad, Colo, where they will remain several weeks. 17 June 1893--Mrs. Nancy Barnett, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Lorton for the past two weeks, returned to her home in Illinois, Thursday. 17 June 1893--YATES ITEMS--Asher Heathman and daughter Kate were in our midst Sunday. 17 June 1893--YATES ITEMS--The remains of Jot Creson, of near Moberly, were enterred in the family burying ground near here Monday. 17 June 1893--YATES ITEMS--Since our last writing the dark Angel of Death has visited our community, and made two happy homes desolate. Last Sunday morning a message bearing the sad news of the death of Mrs. Alfred Morris, at Hot Springs, Arkansas, reached Mr. Morris and family. Mrs. Morris has been in feeble health for some time. About ten days ago she went to Hot Springs hopping to regain her health, but all to no avail. Her work on earth was ended and she is now at rest with her Master. Her remains were interred at Sharon cemetery June 12. The other family on whom the hand of sorrow so heavily rests is that of Mr. H. C. Thorpe, occasioned by the death of their beautiful little daughter, Mabel, aged three years. Sometime ago she was severely burned from which she never recovered. Weep not, dear friends, for little Mabel. She is not dead, but sleeping in the arms of her Savior who said: "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." To the bereaved families and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. ENOCH 17 June 1893--Died in Higbee on the 13th, Pearl, the 10 year old daughter of Mr. John Cockshot. 17 June 1893--Mr. Jot Creson, of whom we made mention last week as having had one of his legs amputation and being in a very critical condition, died at his residence near Moberly Sunday, aged 68 years. Mr. Creson was well known to the citizens of this part of the county who will be pained to learn of his death. Deceased leaves a wife, one son and five daughters to mourn his loss. 24 June 1893--Stanberry, Mo June 21--A terrific wind, rain and hail storm struck here this afternoon. Judge Maston's house was struck by lightning and burned. Wm. Cummings, a farmer living five miles southwest of the city, was killed, and three members of J. Doyle's family in the same neighborhood are reported killed. 24 June 1893--BUNCOME ITEMS--Married, near Myres, on the 11, Geo. Palmatree and Miss____, Lewis. 24 June 1893--Robert Williams of Paris, came over Friday of last week and spent two or three days with his son W. I. Williams. 24 June 1893--James Copher, who shot and killed Ed. Rowland near Harrisburg, Boone county, about a year ago, has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree and sentenced to one year in jail. The jury was out four days. 24 June 1893--Abe Pierce's wife, who has been sick for some time died Wednesday evening aged about 50 years. Pierce and his wife were two of the most reliable and worthy colored people in this part of the county and many will regret to learn of hear of her death. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.