4 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Mrs. Joseph Dougherty is quite sick at this writing. 4 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--James Kirby and wife visited his brother, Jesse, Sunday. 4 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Miss Gertrude Hawkins who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L. Andrews, of Myers, left Thursday for her home in Mexico. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Born, to the wife of Frank Rodes a 5 pound girl. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--J. N. St. Clair and Sam Webb will start to Oklahoma Oct 5th. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Plenty of whooping cough, but only one death--that of Parish Dougherty's 1-year-old baby. 4 Oct 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--Ed St. Clair has been confined to his bed for two weeks with slow fever but is better at this writing. 4 Oct 1901--Born, on Sept 30, to Commodore Perkins and wife, a daughter. 4 Oct 1901--Born, on Sept 29, to Bud Warford and wife, a daughter. 4 Oct 1901--WM VAUGHAN KILLED--Saturday evening just after the Fair was over, Wm. Vaughan, who had been employed as a farm hand by Joe Blake, of Chariton county, started out of town to walk to Roanoke. He was overtaken near Dr. Maple's residence by Wm. Banning, who was on horseback. He asked Mr. Banning to let him ride behind him to Roanoke. Mr. Banning consented, and Vaughan got up behind him. Soon the horse begun bucking and threw both Vaughan and Banning, Vaughan fell upon his head and Banning fell on top him. Vaughan being above the average in weight, the force of the fall was so great that it produced concussion of the brain. W. B. Yancey was near by, and he and others went to Vaughan's assistance. He only spoke a few words and lapsed into unconsciousness, from which he never recovered. He was brought to the Old Central Hotel, and was given the best medical attention, and all was done that could be done to relieve his suffering and, if possible, to save his life. He died Sunday night ten minutes of eleven o'clock. Vaughan had been under the influence of liquor during the day. The deceased was a farm laborer, and had nothing but $8.00 in wages due him by Mr. Blake. The citizens of Armstrong subscribed liberally to defray the funeral expenses, and the expenses of caring for him while injured. Wm. Vaughan came to Missouri from Foster Falls, Virginia, some fifteen or twenty years ago, and has worked in this neighborhood for several years. The rock upon which his life was wrecked is the same one that has wrecked the lives of countless thousands--that of strong drink. While under the influence of liquor, however, he was harmless and as inoffensive as a child. The deceased was probably 45 years of age--Armstrong Herald. 4 Oct 1901--Just before going to press we learn that a farmer by the name of Kimbrough Hopper living near Armstrong had been found dead in his corn field, having been shot. A gun was found lying by his side, but we could not learn whether it was supposed to be murder, accident or suicide. 4 Oct 1901--The following parties from here took advantage of the Alton excursion to Springfield, Ill., Thursday; Misses Edith Bryant, Agnes McGill, Mary Farley, Nettie Williams, _______ Loyd, Elsie Lambir,______Thomas, Delia Hudson; Messrs. James Ballentine, David Waltenbaugh, Edgar and Richard Maxfield, Robert Harris,O.D. Wallace, Fred Race, George McGill, John Lambier, Frank Heathman, Isaac Jones, J. O. Herron and son, Albert; George Bryant and wife, M. Griffith and wife and Mrs. H. Peters. 11 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--E. F. Kirby sold W. F. Williams, a horse for $75. 11 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Mrs. Joseph Dougherty is improving at this writing. 11 Oct 1901--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--J. L. Dougherty and family of Myers visited James Kirby Sunday. 11 Oct 1901--CLARK ITEMS--R. L. Roberts' infant child died October 6th. Buried at Apleman Chapel Oct 7. 11 Oct 1901--As briefly stated in last week's news, Kimbrew B. Hopper, a farmer living near Armstrong, had been found dead in his corn field with a gun by his side, he having been shot. It is supposed that he was shot some time between 9 a.m. and noon Thursday of last week. The verdict of the coroner's jury was that it was either accident or suicide. A writer in the Armstrong Herald says that the deceased had been suffering for some time from heart and stomach trouble and that on the morning of his death he had eaten very little breakfast and had remarked to his wife that he would take the gun and try to kill a few squirrels, as he believed he could eat some. The writer further adds, "and from all surroundings it is evident that he was loading one barrel of the gun when the other barrel was discharged, killing him instantly." 11 Oct 1901--IN MEMORY--Frankie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kirby, died at the home of his parents on September 18, 1901, aged two years, three months and 18 days. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery. Little Frankie's stay on earth was short, but it is God that takes our loved ones from us. He knows best. One sweet little angel has gone. He will be missed by his parents and sister and brother and kindred and all who knew him. But weep not dear father and mother for little Frankie has just gone before to prepare a place for others coming some time. How sweet to think you have one little angel waiting at the gate to meet you. One more little voice is silenced, To be heard on earth no more, And the murmurings, too; Little Frankie's sufferings are o'er, One more pair of little hands Folded on a tiny breast; One more little heart is stilled; Little Frankie is at rest. One more little baby now in heaven, He will never know earth's sin; Angels opened heaven's gates, And Frankie entered in. A FRIEND 11 Oct 1901--Mr. Hugh Mooney and Miss Blanch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Barron, of near town, drove to Moberly Wednesday, the 10th inst, and were married at the residence of and by Eld. Samuel B. Moore. They were attended by Mr. Benj. Barron and Miss Verna McCluhan. This is a worthy young couple and the news joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 11 Oct 1901--Mrs. Owen Bagby, aged 81 years, of near Huntsville, Mrs. Samuel Bilderbeck, aged 76, and Mrs. Wm. Winn, aged 65, of Moberly, were the guests of Mrs. W. T. Botts, Sunday. 11 Oct 1901--We have been informed that Mrs. Will McAdams, of near town, on Wednesday of last week presented her husband with triplets, two girls and one boy, all alive and active. The girls weigh 5 1/2 pounds each, and the little brother, 4 1/2 pounds--Clifton Hill Rustler. 11 Oct 1901--Married, in Higbee, MO, on Wednesday evening, October 9, 1901, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Young, John Broad and Miss Jennie Young. The ceremony was performed by Justice Rankin in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. After congratulations had been extended the guests were invited to the dining room where a well prepared supper was served. The young couple were the recipients of many costly and valuable presents. The News joins other friends in extending best wishes. 11 Oct 1901--Married, in Higbee, MO, on Wednesday, Oct 9, 1901, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J. H. Botts, Miss Oma Botts and Mr. W. W. Hannah, of Armstrong, Rev. Arthur Lindsay, of New Franklin, officiating, Mrs. Fonnie Gilpin presiding at the organ. A large number of relatives and friends had assembled to witness the ceremony, immediately after which they were invited to the dining room where a tempting feast awaited them. The happy couple were the recipients of many costly and beautiful presents. Those from a distance in attendance were: Miss Mary Williams, Fayette; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Thorpe, and Mr. Ruby Twyman, Armstrong. The News joins their friends in wishing this worthy young couple, a long, prosperous and happy journey through life. 18 Oct 1901--A romance in real life equaling that of Tennyson's famous Enoch Arden narrative just reached its climax in Macon county. About 40 years ago Mark Summers, a respected citizen of that county, lived with his wife and two sons on a farm where now stands the village of Excello. Summers was of southern extraction, and when the war broke out his sympathies were naturally aroused in their behalf, and at the first opportunity he joined the confederate army, leaving his home and beloved family to fight for the cause he believed to be right. He went south with his regiment and for four years fought bravely. Mrs. Summers was a northern sympathizer, and told her husband that if he ever donned the gray he need never return. The man took his wife at her word, though she says she never meant it, and at the close of the war settled in Mississippi, where he has since resided. His family struggled along as best they could--as well as many others did in those trying days. The wife reared and instructed her two sons and daughter and looked forward to the time when their father should return at the close of the war. However, he never came nor sent word, and at last they grew to believe that he was dead and mourned him as such. In about five years Mrs. Summers was married to a Mr. Stanfield, and after his death to William Cochran, and they now reside three miles west of Excello. Two children were born to them, both of whom are living. During all this time Mr. Summers never communicated with his Missouri family, but as time passed his thoughts would return to them, until a few weeks ago he concluded to write to his son. When the letter was received the man was thunder-struck; it seemed like a communication from another world. The son answered his father's letter, and last week Mark Summers came to Excello to visit his children. He found the wife of his youth another man's wife, his sons and daughter, whom he had left toddling around their mother's knees, and fathers and mother of grown sons and daughters. The meeting was an affectionate and pathetic one. Mr. Summers is 84 years old but is remarkably well preserved. He intends to remain in Missouri, where he will spend the remainder of his days. 18 Oct 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. Wm. Bartee died at her home north of town on the 9th. Burial at New Hope. C. C. Bartee was here from Kansas City to attend the funeral of his mother. 18 Oct 1901--Born, on the 10th, to Geo. Orton and wife, a son. 18 Oct 1901--John Cockshott and family moved to Mineral, Kansas, this week. 18 Oct 1901--Born, on the 12th, to Jack Adkins and wife, a son. (Note: This child would be Richard E. Atkins) 18 Oct 1901--R. Dysart, col., aged about 60 years died at his home on Silver Creek Monday, of dropsy. 18 Oct 1901--Bennett Hitt and family, of near Burton, left Thursday of last week for Montana where they will locate. 18 Oct 1901--J. C. Elgin and J. P. Wayne yesterday morning took two old colored men, Simon Hitt, aged 80 and John Burton, aged 79, to the photograph gallery and had their pictures taken. The old darkies will distribute them among their friends. 18 Oct 1901--Married, at the residence of James W. Wheeler, on October 18, 1901, Mr. Willard Ridgway and Miss Rose Wilson. The News extends best wishes. 18 Oct 1901--B. Richards returned Friday from a tour through the Indian Territory. He was much pleased with the country and while there secured a homestead. 18 Oct 1901--Married, at the residence of G. W. Manuel, in Moberly, on Oct 17, 1901, Mr. John Little and Miss Jennie Rankin, both of Higbee, Rev. S. B. Moore officiating. The groom is an upright, industrious and popular young man, and the bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rankin, is one of Higbee's fairest and most popular daughters. The News extends its heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life. 18 Oct 1901--PITNEY-CUBBAGE--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cubbage, on the evening of Oct 16th, we united in marriage Dr. Orville Pitney, of Forest Green, and Miss Cilicia E. Cubbage. About seventy-five relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and enjoyed the choicest fruits, cakes and cream in the spacious dining room, after which we repaired to the parlor where good cheer and music abounded. Many beautiful, valuable and useful presents were given the bride and groom. They will be at home to friends at Forest Green, MO, about Nov 1, where the doctor has a good practice and has a beautiful residence nearing completion. May their life be long and happy. J. W. Bell, C. P. Pastor. 25 Oct 1901--FEUD ENDS IN TRAGEDY--Sturgeon, MO, Oct 21--At Middle Grove, 12 miles north of Sturgeon, on Sunday, Don Farror shot and killed Robert Farmer. The wounded man died this morning. Farror and Farmer had been enemies for many years. Sunday afternoon Farmer went to Farror's residence and knocked at the front door. It was opened by Farror's daughter. Farmer told the daughter to tell her father the he wanted to see him and that "he was fixed for him." Expecting trouble, Farror seized his shotgun and went to the door. Farmer pulled his revolver, but before he had time to fire Farror discharged his gun. 25 Oct 1901--Born, on the 21st, to Jas. E. Lessley and wife, a son. 25 Oct 1901--Mathew Evans and Miss Annie Morlee, who have been sweethearts for some time, concluded to get married, and at six o'clock Sunday evening drove to the overhead bridge over the Alton east of town and when on the center of the bridge, 25 feet above ground, were married by Justice John Rankin. The bride and groom are worthy young people and the NEWS extends good wishes. The reason the ceremony was not performed at the bride's home was, we understand, because one of her brothers objected to her marrying. 25 Oct 1901--Married, in Mexico, MO, on Thursday, Oct 17, 1901, Dr. E. C. Britt and Miss Fannie Duffield, both of Higbee. The groom is a young dentist, cultured and refined and the bride is one of Higbee's most accomplished young ladies. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. T. Britt, a brother of the groom. The young couple returned to Higbee Saturday evening and are stopping at the Randolph for the present. The News extends congratulations. 25 Oct 1901--Paul Bain, colored, died at his home on Silver Creek Monday last, of gastritis, aged 40 years. He had taught the Negro school in that township for four years. 25 Oct 1901--Died, at her home near Yates, on Oct 22, 1901, Mrs. Sarah S. Forbes, aged 68 years. Funeral services were conducted at Sharon church Wednesday. Deceased was born Nov 16, 1833, and had been a widow 17 years. She was the mother of 9 children, 2 daughters and 7 sons, and 1 daughter and 5 sons survive her. Mrs. Forbes was converted and joined the C. P. church at Sharon August 10, 1890, where she continued a faithful member until God called her from labor to reward. She was a good and loyal Christian, a good neighbor, a kind, patient and affectionate mother. She was noted for her industry and good management, and her neighbors and children, who are among the most highly respected people of Howard county, rise up and call her blessed. The services were conducted by Rev. Magruder of the Baptist church, Rev. Wm. Mitchell and the writer of the C. P. church. May God comfort the mourners. J. M. Bell, Pastor. Kathy Bowlin, Addtions, corrections, comments welcome.