3 Feb 1899--Married, at the home of the bride, near Lebanon Church, last Thursday at 1:30 o'clock, Mr. Stephen Green to Mrs. Pauline Graves, Rev. I. M. Turnage, officiating. The groom is 71 years of age, and is one of Prairie township's substantial citizens. He owns a nice farm near town. We understand that the couple will reside at the bride's home for the present. 3 Feb 1899--Engineer Thos. Carmody, of Moberly, who was stabbed by Theodore Sparkman at Kirksville about two weeks ago died at the Wabash hospital Friday night. The remains were taken to Nebraska City for interment. 3 Feb 1899--George Durnill, of Burton, died in the depot at Sedalia Friday, of dropsy. He had been to Kansas City and was on his way home when death overtook him. 3 Feb 1899--Died, Jan 31st, 1899, Mrs. George Kirby, aged about 75 years. The remains were laid to rest at New Hope church Thursday evening. 3 Feb 1899--Cards are out announcing the marriage of John D. Vincil Blackwell and Miss Edna Earl Pyle both of Fayette. This happy event will occur at the Christian church in that place on the 14th. 3 Feb 1899--Died, at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. Edwards, three miles west of Higbee on the 31st, Mrs. Silvica Cline, aged about 70 years. The remains were taken to New Hope, Howard county, yesterday for interment. 3 Feb 1899--We learn that Mrs. Doctor Harvey of Roanoke, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. 3 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Jim St. Clair, at the brush chopping, cut a tree which fell on Matt Grigg. They thought they had killed him but he crawled out with a few bruises. 10 Feb 1899--Melvin Bartee, aged 12 years, died suddenly at the residence of his uncle, Wm. Creson, near Yates Saturday, of paralysis. The remains were buried at Old Log Chapel Sunday. 10 Feb 1899--Mrs. Sarah Smith, mother of Mrs. W. F. Elliott of Moberly, and one of the oldest citizens in Randolph county, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter. The remains were taken to Fulton for interment. 10 Feb 1899--Miss Ella, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moss of Sturgeon died suddenly at that place Thursday of last week, aged 18 years. 10 Feb 1899--The residence of J. M. Fowlkes, of near Rucker, was destroyed by fire Tuesday. The fire caught in the roof from a defective flue, and when discovered was getting under good headway. Mr. Fowlkes who was at home mounted the roof and had the fire almost under control when the water gave out. He then turned his attention to removing the household goods and succeeded in saving most of them. He carries a light insurance but not enough to cover the loss. 10 Feb 1899--Peter Schawo, of Macon county, came down Saturday, and was with his brother Frederic during his last hours. 10 Feb 1899--"Dug" Bean, one of Randolph's old citizens and an ex-member of the Moberly city council, died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Milhem, west of Moberly. 10 Feb 1899--Died, at his residence, five miles from Higbee, on the 5th, Frederic Schawo; aged 80 years. Mr. Schawo came to Fayette, MO, from Germany, 42 years ago, and soon after located upon the farm on which he died. He was twice married, and raised 10 children. His second wife and three children are all that survive him. His remains were buried on the home from Monday. 10 Feb 1899--EBENEEZER ITEMS--Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Edwards, 3 miles west of Higbee, Jan 31, 1899, Mrs. Cline, in her 71st year. Mrs. C. was a noble Christian woman, loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. This is the second time within the past three weeks that deep sorrow has darkened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. We join with the entire community in extending our heart felt sympathy to them in their sad bereavement. 10 Feb 1899--YATES ITEMS--Died, of paralysis, at the home of James Creson, Feb 4, 1899, Melvin Bartee, aged 17 years, 4 months and 23 days. Left an orphan at 10 years old his uncle and guardian, S. W. Creson, moved him and his aunt, Mary Creson, to Yates where he has lived and grown up with our boys and seemed like one of them. When the news came that he was dead we felt as though one of our loved ones had gone. He was always ready to forgive and forget when mistreated by any one. he leaves one brother and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His funeral was preached at Mt. Arrarat church on Sunday by Rev. N. B. Green after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. (poem follows). 17 Feb 1899--OBITUARY--Mrs. Scilvitha S. Cline died at the home of her son-in-law, W. D. Edwards, near Higbee, at 8:45 p.m., January 31, 1899. Mrs. Cline was born October 17, 1833, near New Albany, Floid county, Indiana. She was married November 4, 1856, to John E. Cline, in Indiana. She moved to Howard county, in March, 1873, and was left a widow, January 24, 1882. She leaves eight children, and two brothers and one sister to mourn her loss. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. She died happy, saying "The Lord is my Shepherd." She united with the church when quite young and lived a Christian life. The last lesson taught her class was Christ's first miracle, the 15th of January. (long poem and resolution of Sunday School Class follows). 17 Feb 1899--Dudley Baker and wife who separated a few months ago, were remarried on the 10th by Justice Barron. 17 Feb 1899--Chas. S. Fales received word Tuesday from Manston, Wis, of the sudden death of his mother at that place. 17 Feb 1899--KILLED AT ELLIOTT--John Solberg, of This Place, Killed in The Elliott Mine--The News, for the fourth time in as many months, is called upon to chronicle another fatal accident to one of our citizens. This time the Death Angel selected for his victim, John, the 26-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Solberg, of this place, who was killed in the mine at Elliott Monday morning. He was employed as a company hand and it is the duty of these hands to brush the entries, set the timbers, etc. He and his fellow workman were engaged in brushing an entry when his partner noticed a loose rock near them and warned John of the danger, but before he could heed the warning, the rock, which weighed about two tons, fell upon him, crushing the back of his head and breaking his neck and limbs. His remains were taken from the shaft as soon as the rock could be removed and held in Elliott until evening to await the coroner, when they were brought home to his heart broken parents. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, Wednesday evening by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Nollner, after which the remains were taken charge of by the Higbee lodges of Odd Fellows and Knights of Phythias, of which orders deceased was a member and taken to the city cemetery where they were tenderly laid to rest with the honors of the orders. The Elliott Concert Band, of which deceased was also a member, was present in a body, and rendered some appropriate and touching music at the grave. John was one of Higbee's best young men, and always had a kind word and pleasant smile for everyone, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances, who will sadly miss him. The News joins other friends in extending its warmest sympathies to the heart broken parents and brothers and sisters. 17 Feb 1899--Mrs. E. Hemphill has recently moved into the Minor property just north of the Citizens bank, and is prepared to keep boarders. Day board and meals a specialty. 17 Feb 1899--Chas. Cleeton died at the residence of Dr. Fansler, in Moberly, Sunday, of consumption, aged 22 years. Charlie has many friends in Higbee who will regret to learn of his untimely death. 17 Feb 1899--A free for all fight occurred at dance at a Mr. Kanatzars Tuesday night in which Tip Lewis of Higbee received a severe knife wound in the back. We were unable to learn who did the cutting or how the difficulty was brought about. 17 Feb 1899--Born, on the 17th, to Geo. Webb and wife a daughter. 17 Feb 1899--Will Green, colored, was killed by a runaway team near Clifton Hill Thursday of last week. 17 Feb 1899--Mrs. Sarah Smith died at Moberly Thursday of last week. She lacked but a few weeks of being 100 years old. 17 Feb 1899--Died, on the 10th, Mrs. Fannie Burton, wife of A. C. Burton, aged 53 years. She was taken with pneumonia Tuesday evening, and continued to grow worse until death came. A husband and three children, one son and two daughters survive her. The remains were buried Monday in the Rennolds family burying ground. Mrs. Burton was a loving wife and mother, and her loss is not only a great one to her home, but to all her acquaintances. 17 Feb 1899--Died, near Harrisburg, on the 11th, Mrs. Nanie Patrick, at the age of 55 years. 17 Feb 1899--James Yager, colored, who was sent from Higbee to the county poor farm several years ago died last week. He was past 80 and had been demented for several years. 17 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG--Mrs. Monch Caldwell died last Tuesday of pneumonia. 17 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG--Mrs. Walter Pattrick died at one o'clock Saturday after a short illness of heart trouble. 17 Feb 1899--HARRISBURG--The young folks enjoyed a nice social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. St. Clair Friday night. A good time was had, as is always the case at that hospitable home. 17 Feb 1899--YATES--Died, near Sharon Church, on Feb 10, 1899, Robert Craig, aged 60 years. His remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Wesley Chapel burying ground near Armstrong. 24 Feb 1899--Miss Kate Munday, of Armstrong, aged about 30 years, died at that place Saturday, of consumption. 24 Feb 1899--Married, in Moberly, on the 19th, J. W. Owen and Miss Vic Strief, both of Higbee. The News joins other friends in wishing them a smooth and prosperous journey through life. 24 Feb 1899--J. M. Waltenbaugh, Wm. Kelso, W. J. Richards and wife, W. J. Griffith, J. R. Allen, Samuel Smith and wife, Mrs. Jas. Price, Mrs. Mary Pilkington, W. M. Richards, and Mrs. Maggie Richards, attended a conference of Latter Day Saints in Macon county Sunday. 24 Feb 1899--Chas. Unkefer, a C. & A. brakeman, was killed by his train at Centralia Tuesday morning. 24 Feb 1899--George Bradley, an employee of the car shops who resides on Myra street, and Miss Dina Kanatzer, of Higbee, were united in marriage in Huntsville Friday night at 10:10 by the Rev. Matthews. The wedding was a runaway match, objections on the part of the bride's parents being the obstacle that prevented the young people from being married at home. She outwitted the "old folks" through the agency of her lover's sister, who told her parents George was at a nearby house severely injured. The rest was easy. The young couple will reside at the home of the groom's parents on Myra street until other arrangements are perfected--Moberly Democrat. 24 Feb 1899--At Mexico, Feb 14, W. M. Sims aged 23, and Miss Eliza Cox, aged 18 years, were married by Rev. N. R. Pettyman. The groom is a son of Judge J. E. Sims of near Gant, and the bride a daughter of James Cox, living between Centralia and Gant. Saturday night Miss Cox and Dennis Jennings endeavored to elope. They intended driving to Sturgeon, get married, leave on the accommodation for Moberly and thence to Kansas City. But they didn't. The young lady had a note signed by her father, saying she was of age. It is reported that relatives interceded with the young lady and induced her to meditate before marrying young Jennings, as it had been generally understood for some weeks that she was to marry young Sims. So she "meditated," shook Jennings and married the other fellow--Sturgeon Leader. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.