4 June 1897--Died, at the residence of J. M. Burton near Huntsville, on the 30th, Samuel Cockrell, aged 77 years. 4 June 1897--Born, on June 1, to O. F. Nichols and wife, a nine-pound girl. Mother and babe are getting along nicely. 4 June 1897--J. E. Turner received a telegram from Clifton Hill Sunday evening, informing him that if he wanted to see his little brother, Harrison, aged 8 years, alive, to come home immediately. Mr. Turner left for home at once and arrived a few hours before the death of his brother, which occurred at 2 o'clock Monday morning. The remains were interred in the family burying ground at 5 o'clock Monday evening. 4 June 1897--Died, near Myres, on the 2nd, Daisy, the 12-year-old daughter of Robert Dougherty. 4 June 1897--Asa, the 12-year-old son of Mrs. Hempfield, was thrown from a horse Sunday and badly hurt. 4 June 1897--Died, at the residence of his son-in-law, J. A. Douglas, six miles southeast of Higbee, on June the 1st, John Peacher, aged 75 years. 11 June 1897--The wife of James Graves, colored, died near Yates Wednesday morning of consumption. 11 June 1897--Born, on May 31, to Sid Swetnam and wife, a son. 11 June 1897--Born, on May 30, to Ernest O'Brian and wife, a son. 11 June 1897--Born, on the 31st, to James Morton and wife, a daughter. 11 June 1897--Born, near Myers, on June the 5th, to Geo. Reynolds and wife, a daughter. 11 June 1897--Married, at the Rutherford House in this city, on Thursday, June 3, 1897, by Elder J. T. Lingo, Mr. Grant Stratton of Kansas, and Miss Daisy E. Brockman of Clark, this county--Huntsville Herald. 11 June 1897--Jas. G. Baker, an old and honorable citizen of Randolph county, died at his residence near Huntsville Monday. 11 June 1897--Born, on the 9th, to Moses Stephenson and wife, a daughter. 11 June 1897--Died, on the 9th, infant child, of Moses Stephenson and wife. 11 June 1897--Born, on June the 1st, to J. R. Stephenson and wife, a daughter. 11 June 1897--Mrs. S. S. Cave and son, Willie, attended the marriage of George Cave, of Huntsville, to Miss Linn Rogers, of Mexico, at Huntsville last Thursday night. 11 June 1897--Married, near Myres, on June 6th, Mr. G. W. Comstock and Miss Lemie Avery, Rev.____Foster officiating. 11 Jun 1897--Died at Monroe City, Wednesday the 9th, Mrs. Josie F. Mitchell, wife of Rev Jas A Mitchell, aged 47 years. The remains arrived here over the M.K. & T. Thursday morning and were taken to Odessa over the Alton for interment. Deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. 11 June 1897--Died, on the 5th, infant daughter of John Duffield and wife. 11 June 1897--Jas. G. Baker, an old and honorable citizen of Randolph county, died at his residence near Huntsville Monday. 18 June 1897--Another case where the husband and father went off in the war of 1861 from his home in Boone county and left a wife and infant daughter, has come to note. R. Griggs was about 25 years of age when he left his home near Wilton, to join the Confederate army. He was never more heard of and the supposition that he was dead prevailed, and so in about ten years afterwards Mrs. Griggs married Riley Riffelo, of that place, to whom has been born five children and a happy home is theirs. About a week ago Mr. Griggs the long gone man, returned. He said that he was told that his wife and child were both dead and he never returned, but located in Iowa, but the temptation to visit his former home became so strong that he yielded. When he arrived no knew him and he diligently inquired as to the whereabouts of certain person and especially of his wife, Mrs. Griggs, but not telling his mission or who he was. He soon learned of what had happened and he concluded to visit her and her family. This he did and was never recognized until he told who he was and produced evidence to that effect. The meeting was by no means unpleasant and no claims were laid by Mr. Griggs and after a short visit he learned that his babe, then, now a married lady was living near and to her he made a visit after which he returned to his home in Iowa--Fayette Advertiser. 18 June 1897--John Maynard, who for years has been associated with his brother, Wm. Maynard, in the publication of the Moberly Headlight, died Monday at the home of the latter in that city, aged 56 years. 18 June 1897--The marriage of Miss Leona Russell to Dr. N. Driesbach of Minneapolis, MN, was celebrated at high noon on Friday, at the home of Mr. T. Wright, 1912 East Fourteenth street. 18 June 1897--Lee Barnes, aged 14 years, of Moberly, was drowned Saturday evening in the brick yard pond near that place. 18 June 1897--Prof. F. M. Green, of the DeWitt public schools, and Miss______, Roberts, a wealthy and accomplished young lady of Centralia, were married June 3rd, at the home of the bride. The professor and bride will make their home in DeWitt. We extend congratulations and welcome them among us--DeWitt Herald. 18 June 1897--At the Methodist parsonage, in this place, on last Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H. H. Johnson united in marriage Milton Winningham and Miss P. Shaw, both of Cairo township. Mr. Winningham is 69 years old and his bride is 65; but maybe it was a love match, and if so, this makes no difference--Huntsville Herald. 18 June 1897--Born, on the 15th, to J. S. Warford and wife, a 14 pound son. Mother and child doing well. 25 June 1897--Died, on the 18th, the 17 months old son of Mrs. Luella Smart. 25 June 1897--SPARROW-FLOOD--Forenoon Sunday, a surrey with a pair of spirited milk-white horses held in hand by a dapper driver, drove in from Moberly; the people looked and wondered. Speculation was rife, as it looked like a bridal carriage. At noon Dr. W. P. Sparrow and a beautiful lady arrived by the M. K .& T and repaired to the Randolph hotel. Rumors were soon afloat connecting them with the bridal carriage. At 1 o'clock Rev. N. B. Green came in by the C. & A. and was met by Dr. Sparrow and F. H. James. Dr. Sparrow, the lady and a few friends were sumptuously entertained at the Randolph by Dr. G. M. Nichols, at which Mr. Webb, the genial and painstaking host, excelled himself in the very good and suitable things provided for the repast. After the party did ample justice to Mr. Webb's viands the surry and milk-white steeds were brought into requisition to convey Rev. Green and F. H. James to Dr. Nichols' residence where Dr. Sparrow and the lady were immediately afterwards driven and made one by Rev. Green, in the presence of several friends. Long before the ceremony our citizens had all details of the marriage settled. This marriage was a surprise to many, although some few of his intimate friends were in the secret. The lady, Miss Eliza A. Flood, is from Stockton, MO, where she is well known and greatly estimated. Soon after the ceremony the happy bride and bridegroom were driven to their residence on Williams street, Moberly, where they at once undertook the duties of housekeeping. Dr. Sparrow is well known in Higbee and in the surrounding country as an optician who has given complete satisfaction in his profession. The work he has done has been highly appreciated and by his kind and affable manner has made many friends in the various sections of country where he professionally visits. We are glad to see by the nuptial notices in several contemporary papers that the estimate formed of his abilities and success as an optician and his kindness and gentlemanlike manner is not alone confined to Higbee, but an equal estimate of his professional and private qualities are shared in by the people wherever he has been. Dr. Sparrow has been very successful here and he felt it due to this city to patronize it as much as possible when furnishing his residence. He therefore placed the matter in the hands of F. H. James, our local furniture dealer, who had the goods shipped direct to Moberly from the various manufactories. The doctor has his house now completely furnished with great taste and neatness. The Doctor is a disciple of the doctrine that tone should spend some of his money where he makes it, and this he put into practice with the result that he expresses himself entirely satisfied in every respect--in quality, prices and appearances. We observe that Dr. Sparrow is now in charge of the Optical department of the old well-known jewelry establishment of J. N. Kring, of Moberly; but we are glad to know that this arrangement will not cause him to sever his connection with our city. He will visit us professionally in the future as in the past, and shall always be sure of a hearty welcome here. We wish him and his beautiful lady every suceess and happiness, and trust that each day may bring to them new and refreshing blessings. 25 June 1897--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of the bride, at 6:30 on the evening of the 23rd, Stephen Demort, of Elliott, and Miss Lizzie, the accomplished daughter of O. D. Wallace. The attendants were Wm. Russell, of Higbee, and Miss Amanda Brush, of Macon county. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. N. B. Green in the presence of a limited number of relatives and friends. After congratulations had been extended, the guests were conducted to the dining room, where a most elegant supper was in waiting. Mr. Demort and wife, we learn, will make their home in Higbee. The News extends good wishes to the young couple for a long and prosperous journey through life. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.