1 Apr 1898--DID A THRIVING BUSINESS--W. J. Marshall and Bill Chism who Have Been Selling Stolen Goods to Higbee People Caught at Mexico While Laying in Their Spring Goods.--For the last six or eight months W. J. Marshall, better known by his customers as Sam Marshall, has been doing a rushing but illegitimate business in the dry goods line with the people of Higbee and vicinity. Sam is a slick, dapper young man who wore good clothes and altogether made a very good appearance. He made headquarters at the Higbee house at most of his leisure and when not there would stop with Thos. Jennings near the Interstate mine, 1 1/2 miles south of town. Sam created no suspicion, paid his bills promptly and was thought by some to belong to the Pinkerton detective force and was here working up a case. Sam was a hustler and always had a move on himself as though he were trying to catch a train. When Sam first made his debut in these parts he had a partner who, like Sam, was always discreet in his talk and movements and did nothing to create any suspicion. Along about the holidays Sam's partner dropped out of sight. Nothing was thought of this, and Sam moved along in the even tenor of his way until last Saturday when he took into his confidence one Bill Chism, of unsavory fame and notoriety, and the two proceeded to Mexico, MO, to work their little game on the merchants of that town. Sam and his former partner had done a thriving and successful business heretofore with the Mexico merchants, who it seems, had no trouble in furnishing Sam all dry goods, silks, dress patterns and ready-made clothing he could well ship to Higbee. Sam was doing a rushing business with the people around the Interstate mine, and probably finding his business accumulating so rapidly on his hands, he looked around for a clerk. He found one in the person of Bill Chism. Here is where Sam made the mistake of his life--in not being a good judge of material for a slick thief. While Bill has had lots of experience in the line of chickens, fat hogs, old bacon and such, he lacked judgment and skill in manipulating the calling and procuring merchandise by slight-of-hand. The first move made by Bill in his new occupation of selecting his first bill of dry goods was in the Turner-Jackson Mercantile Co's store at Mexico. While in the act of taking unto himself certain articles was apprehended by some of the firm and immediately arrested. Sam was also arrested and about $40 worth of different kinds of goods was found in the lining of his overcoat. The two were immediately jailed, where, after being put through a sweat, Bill squealed and gave everything away. Sam was obstinate and refused to divulge anything, but enough evidence is against him to send him to the pen for years. On Monday following Mr. Myres of the Turner-Jackson firm, accompanied by constable and deputy sheriff Johnson, of Mexico, came to Higbee and with the assistance of constable Joe Elgin, visited the houses and premises of all parties who had purchased goods from Sam and Bill. Mr. Myres identified his goods readily which consisted of silk waists, dress patterns, pants, etc. A great many other goods were found bought from these parties but could not be identified by Myres or Johnson, though satisfied that all were stolen from Mexico merchants. We will add here that the merchants have no kick against Sam on his prices, for he disposed of all his goods at prices equal to and above the price for the same quality of goods, showing that Sam was not in the business for his health. It will be worth a man's life to invade the homes of those people who purchased from Sam, as they are feeling very sore over their misfortunes--the loss of money and goods. We would advise them hereafter to trade with their home merchants unless they can find a peddler who will greatly undersell. Then the chances are you would be the loser. 1 Apr 1898--DAVID S. RULE DEAD--Died, at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 26th, 1898, David Livingston Rule, who resided south of town. His remains were interred on Sunday at New Hope cemetery. Funeral services were held at the church. Mr. Rule was an old resident of Howard county and was one of the best known men in the county. He is mourned by all his neighbors who openly proclaim that they have lost a close friend and a kind neighbor. This they attested by the large numbers who attended the funeral under the unfavorable circumstances of exceedingly bad roads. Mr. Rule was born in Franklin County, MO, April 2, 1838, and was, therefore, close on 60 years of age. He moved to his late residence 18 years ago and was married to Mary Jane Holtzclaw. The issue of this marriage was four children, two of whom are dead. His widow and two children survive him. He was perfectly reconciled to his death and was ready to depart to his Savior. He often expressed himself prepared to go and had only one regret--of parting with his family, whom he loved dearly. He was a member of the Methodist Church, South, for forty years. He suffered considerably for some time before his death from an illness of over a year's duration, but his end was quiet and peaceful. 1 Apr 1898--Sturgeon, Boone county, was the scene of a marriage under novel and trying circumstances on Wednesday of this week. Andrew Bagby, son of T. J. Bagby, of near Mt. Airy, this county, accompanied by Chas. Fullington, went there that day to claim Miss Eva Young as his bride. He was also accompanied by Rev. W. B. Watts, of this place, who went along to perform the ceremony. The prospective groom found his prospective bride in bed and quite sick and broken out with the measles, and of course she couldn't look pretty, charming nor cheerful with the fever on her and these detestable and angry little red pimples all over her face. But despite the provoking condition, she proved equal to the emergency for a time at least. She got up and dressed, and stood it fairly well until the ceremony was performed, but as soon as it was completed she had to retire again. It is to be hoped that she will improve steadily and rapidly with her devoted new nurse at her side. Then, if Andrew would take the measles and permit his bride to return the compliment as nurse, what a happy beginning it would be for them in their new relations! However, the Herald does not wish to impose so much sickness on them in the beginning, and it wishes them a long life blessed with health, wealth and happiness--Huntsville Herald. 1 Apr 1898--Died, near Burton, on the 24th, of bronchitis, Bary Williams, aged about 65 years. 1 Apr 1898--Jas. A. Checko, a Bohemian, was caught under a fall of rock in Jones & Davis mine near Moberly Monday, and killed. He leaves a large family. 1 Apr 1898--Samuel M. Bounds, a prominent farmer of Monroe county, and candidate for Associate Judge of the Western district of that county, died suddenly Saturday evening of heart disease. He with other candidates had attended a political meeting at Goss, and had mounted his horse and started to his home south of Paris, when the summons came. 1 Apr 1898--Born, on March the 30th, to William Henry and wife, a daughter. 1 Apr 1898--Lucy M. Foster, wife of L. D. Foster, died in St. Cloud, Minnesota, March 28, 1898, aged 32 years 10 months and 11 days. She leaves a husband, two sons, one daughter, and a step son to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. She was born and raised near Higbee, where she spent her life up to a few years ago, when she removed with her husband to Minnesota. Two brothers and three sisters survive here: J. W. Maxfield, of Kansas; B. F. Maxfield, Mrs. D. W. Harris, Mrs. P. W. Warford and Mrs. D. L. Barron of Higbee. The remains arrived yesterday and will be buried today in the Whitmore cemetery near town. The News extends sympathy to the grief stricken family. 8 Apr 1898--Born, on April the 1st, to Wm Rankin and wife, a daughter. 8 Apr 1898--Frank J. Ellis, a merchant at Guthridge Mills, seven miles north of Keytsville, shot and killed John Holden, Tuesday. The men had not been on good terms for some time. 8 Apr 1898--M. Murphy and daughter, Miss Lulu, went to Centralia Friday to attend the burial of his brother, Peter Murphy, who died at that place Thursday morning. Deceased was 65 years of age at the time of his death. 8 Apr 1898--Born, on the 2nd, to John Mead and wife, a daughter. 8 Apr 1898--Dr. T. B Tolson, an old and highly respected physician of Clark, dropped dead at that place Saturday, and was buried Sunday. 8 Apr 1898--Married, in Elliott, on March 30, 1898, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Davis, Miss Mary Davis, and Wm. Summers, Rev. H. H. Johnson of Huntsville, officiating. 8 Apr 1898--Erma, the three-year-old daughter of W. E. Cherry and wife, of Moberly, while playing with some beans Sunday, took one in her mouth, which, by some means, got lodged in her windpipe. Despite the efforts made by the parents to remove it, the child choked to death. 15 Apr 1898--AN OLD CITIZEN GONE--Died, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mary S. Dysart, in this city, April 11, at 8 p.m., Christian Collins, aged 88 years, 9 months and 10 days. Mr. Collins was born in Fayette county, KY, June 30, 1809. He was the eldest of a family of 7 children. His father, a sister and brother died in Kentucky. He, with his mother, his sister Sallie, and brothers, Hugh, John, and James, came to Missouri in 1833. His mother purchased the farm where John now lives. In 1838 he was married to Miss Catherine Higbee, and resided with her father, Joseph Higbee, until the latter's death in September, 1849. He then purchased that farm. His wife died in May, 1850. They had one son and two daughters. The son died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Juliet F. Dawkins, died about 14 years ago. His other daughter, Mrs. Mary S. Dysart, with whom he has always made his home, now lives in this city. Mr. Collins always took an active interest in the political affairs of the county, and was twice made Assessor of the county. After the death of Dr. Dysart, 12 years ago, he went with his daughter to Columbia. About 14 months ago his health was so bad that, at his earnest request, she brought him "back to his old home, that he might die among his old friends." He had been afflicted several years, and had a stroke of paralysis on Thanksgiving, 1894. Since then he has been helpless. He had been confined to his bed four months, and suffered intensely the last few months of his life. Mr. Collins was a man of honest integrity and truthfulness, that being the creed by which he lived. He was a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent father and grandfather. He leaves one brother, John M. Collins, one daughter, several grand-children, nephews, nieces and friends, who will ever hold his memory in grateful remembrance. His remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground on the Dysart farm west of town Tuesday. 15 Apr 1898--Born, on the 11th, to R. D. Embree and wife, a son. 15 Apr 1898--Died, on April 13th, 1898, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Richards. 15 Apr 1898--Born, in St. Louis, on April 6th, 1898, to Rev. R. Wilkinson and wife, a daughter. 15 Apr 1898--Mrs. Jas. Ware returned from the Nevada Asylum last week much improved. 15 Apr 1898--Died, near Clark on the 10th, of consumption, Mrs. Susan Hamilton, wife of S. B. Hamilton, aged 22 years. She leaves three small children to mourn her untimely death. 15 Apr 1898--Died, near Myres, on the 12th, the infant child of Ben Dougherty and wife. 15 Apr 1898--Married, on the 7th, near Myres, Ferdinand Wilson and Mrs. Lulu Pemberton. 15 Apr 1898--Died, on the 12th, at her home in Renick, Mrs. Martha Brooks, aged about 85 years. 15 Apr 1898--John Pollock, of near Dripping Springs, accidentally shot himself Wednesday of last week, and died within a few hours afterward. 15 Apr 1898--Died, near Yates, on the 8th, J. M. Kirkpatrick, aged 64 years. Deceased leaves a wife and six small children to mourn his loss. 22 Apr 1898--Died, near Clark, Friday morning, the 15th, of paralysis, Mrs. W. B. Cross, aged 69 years. 22 Apr 1898--Married, in Higbee, on the 20th, O. P. Cable and Miss Essie Morris. 29 Apr 1898--RENICK ITEMS--The little four-year-old daughter of Mr. G. S. Hines, was taken very ill on Monday, and died Tuesday. The remains were taken to New Hope Wednesday for burial. 29 Apr 1898--RENICK ITEMS--Mrs. Margaret Naylor died at the home of Jesse Kirby between Burton and Myres on April 22, 1898, at the ripe old age of 83 years, 4 months and 3 days. She was born in Kentucky on December 19, 1814. She first married Jonathan Hilton and subsequently Geo. T. Naylor, in 1838. By this marriage she had 3 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom are now living and married, save one daughter who died many years ago. Mrs. Naylor was step-mother to Rev. Silas B. Naylor, who has always with the most tender care and anxiety looked after the interests and welfare of his mother. Mrs. Naylor was buried in New Hope cemetery on Sunday the 24th, and services were conducted at the church, where a large number of friends and relatives were assembled to do honor and justice to the memory of one who was greatly esteemed and loved. Sister Naylor joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Mount Gilead, Howard county, early in the 40's, under the ministry of "Uncle" Billy Duncan, and continued up to the time of her death, a faithful and devoted member of the same church. We often see one remaining for some years a member of their first church but how very seldom does one remain for over half a century a member of the church into which she was baptized. 29 Apr 1898--CLARK ITEMS--Died, Saturday, April 23rd, at 9:45 p.m., Mrs. James Truesdale, aged about 30 years. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss, and who have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of bereavement. Mrs. Truesdale was a member of the Catholic church, and her funeral was preached here Monday afternoon by Father O'Riley of Columbia. Her remains were laid to rest in Chapel Grove cemetery. 29 Apr 1898--THE NEWS FROM CLARK--The angel of death has again visited us and claimed for his own one of our beloved wives and fond mothers, this time in the person of Mrs. Bridget Truesdell, beloved wife of James Truesdell. After a brief illness her soul took its flight April 23rd, about 9 p.m. When informed that she must die she expressed her desire to stay only to rear her four children and help her husband. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Father Riley, after which her remains were laid to rest in Chapel Grove Cemetery. The bereaved ones have our heartfelt sympathy. 29 Apr 1898--The 17-year-old daughter of Fount Taylor, colored, died near Yates Sunday, of consumption. 29 Apr 1898--George W. Dameron, one of Randolph's oldest and best citizens, died at his residence in Huntsville on Friday, April the 22nd. His funeral was preached Sunday at Sweet Springs church by Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, after which the remains were laid to rest. He was followed to his grave Monday by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Dameron, who had been sick for a number of days. In the death of Mr. and Mrs. Dameron, Randolph has lost two of her best citizens. 29 Apr 1898--Mrs. Sarah Hargis one of the oldest citizens in this part of the county, died last Saturday at the residence of her son-in-law, J. H. Roberts near Clark, at the advanced age of 98. She had been blessed with the best of health for many years and was able to be up and about the house up to within a few days of her death. Deceased leaves several children and grand-children and a host of friends to mourn her death. The remains were taken to Myres Chapel, Howard county, Sunday, for interment. 29 Apr 1898--Mr. Thos. Carter who has been very low with consumption for several months, died at his residence here at 1:20 p.m. yesterday. Mr. Carter located here about 18 years ago, and engaged in shoemaking up to a few months ago, when his health became so poor that he was compelled to abandon it. He was 55 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and step-son to mourn his death. The funeral will be preached to-day, after which the remains will be taken to the city cemetery for interment. 29 Apr 1898--Married, on the 20th, near Armstrong at the home of, and by Rev. N. B. Green, Mr. J. T. Nicholas and Miss Lizzie Sunderland, of near Yates. The attendants were Mr. Travis Nicholas and Miss Laura Creson. A. L. Nicholas and wife, parents of the groom, arranged a big reception Thursday for the newly married couple, to which a host of friends were invited. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections comments welcome.