5 Aug 1898--KILLED BY THE CARS--A. L. Conwell, of This Place, Killed at Mexico Yesterday at Noon.--A dispatch came to Higbee yesterday just after noon, that A. L. Conwell of this place had been killed at Mexico by a train. We were unable to learn the particulars, but learned that the wheels passed over his chest, cutting him in two, and killing him instantly. C. W. Edmonston will leave tonight (Thursday), for Mexico, to take charge of the remains and will return with them this morning, and we presume the burial will take place some time to-day. Mr. Conwell was about 37 years old, and leaves a wife and three children in a helpless condition, to whom the News extends its warmest sympathy. We will give particulars of the said affair in our next issues. 5 Aug 1898--Born, on the 3rd, to Shelton Ketchum and wife, a son. 5 Aug 1898--May W. Burton of Yates received a telegram from Norman, I. T, Wednesday, stating that the little child of Levi Burton was dead and that both Mr. and Mrs. Burton were dangerously ill. Mr. Burton left on the first train for the Territory. 5 Aug 1898--A crowd of men went fox hunting Sunday near Kidder. They ran the fox in a hole. Several men went into the hole after the fox and the ground caved in on them. John Parker and his son William were killed instantly, and Jas. Key has died since. A number of others were seriously injured. 5 Aug 1898--Charlie McCalister and Miss Ethel Tucker, daughter of W. W. Tucker and wife, near Sturgeon, went to the Indian Territory the first of the week, and were married. They passed north over the Katy Wednesday on their way home. Their marriage was quite a surprise to many here, as the bride in only 14, and the groom 17 years of age. 5 Aug 1898--Mrs. Eliza Stiger, of Moberly, dropped dead at that place last Thursday noon, while at the dinner table. Her sudden death is attributed to heart failure. Deceased was 43 years old, and leaves a husband and several children. 5 Aug 1898--Married, in Higbee, on Aug 1, 1898, at the residence of the bride's aunt, Miss Lucy Elgin, Mr. W. W. Sphar, of Chicago, and Miss Mittie Elgin. The groom is a prominent young commission merchant of Chicago, and the bride was one of Higbee's sweetest and most accomplished young ladies. They left on the night train for Chicago, their future home. The News joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life. 12 Aug 1898--DEAD ON THE TRACK--A. L. Conwell, of Higbee, Killed by a Wabash Freight Train in West Mexico-- "A. L. Conwell, Higbee, Mo."--The above address on an envelope identified the remains of a dead man found on the Wabash railroad track in the western edge of this city Thursday morning. Jacob Kline, a shoemaker of this city, while returning from a walk out west of town about 9:30 o'clock saw a body lying across the Wabash track near the crossing at the Wm. E. West property. He at once investigated and discovered the mangled corpse of a middle aged man, and by telephone at once notified City Marshal Lane, who notified Coroner Rodes, who went at once to make his official investigation. Coroner Rodes found the addressed envelope, spoken of above, a memorandum book and several charts and patterns for cutting cloth in his pockets. Inside of the envelope addressed to him was a sealed letter directed to the Graham Paper Co, of St. Louis. When opened it was found to be written by "Mrs. L. D Conwell," who is supposed to be the dead man's wife. It asked the Graham Co, to return a draft they had of hers. The letters and papers are now in Coroner Rodes' possession, who at once made arrangements with Undertaker Lupton to take care of the remains, in whose store the body now awaits the further investigation of the case by the coroner and his jury. The tone of his wife's letter to him leads one to believe that their financial circumstances are very strained, but a telegram from Mayor Nichols, of Higbee, received this afternoon, request the body to be sent to his family at that place. It is not known how Conwell was killed, but it is supposed that freight train No. 297 struck him that morning, threw him across the track and the entire train passed over his body, which is nearly cut in two diagonally across his chest, and one foot is badly crushed. Nearly every bone in the body is broken, proving that he must have been struck. His features are recognizable and several who viewed the remains to-day remember having seen him here three weeks ago. He was then taking orders for linen collars. He was about 30 years old, with a mustache, and had dark hair--Mexico Intelligencer, Aug 4. It was about 7 o'clock Friday night when the coroner's jury reached their verdict concerning the killing of A. L. Conwell, of Higbee, MO, by a Wabash train in this city Thursday. The jury examined all the evidence procurable. The engineer of the train which ran over Conwell testified that he never saw anything of Conwell at any time. The fireman testified to the same. A brakeman, who was examined, said that Conwell was on the train stealing a ride and when they reached Centralia, he put Conwell off and saw no more of him. Conwell evidently climbed on again and fell from a car just as the train got inside of our city. The jury assembled at 4 o'clock in Coroner Rodes' office and it took them 3 hours to finish examining witnesses and reach a verdict, which was as follows: We, the jury, after examining the evidence on the death of A. L. Conwell, find that his death was caused by being run over by the Wabash local freight train, due here about 9:00 o'clock a.m., on the morning of August 3rd--Mexico Intelligencer, August 4. The News was unable to get any particulars of the accident last week in time for publication, and the above taken from the Mexico Daily Intelligencer does not throw much light on the affair, and just how the unfortunate man was killed will never be known. The remains were brought home Friday morning and laid to rest at Myres Chapel, Howard county. 12 Aug 1898--Born, on the 11th, to W. I. Williams and wife, a daughter. 12 Aug 1898--The song by little Miss Rosa Watkins, of Higbee, Thursday night was a rare treat and elicited the thanks of the entire audience. This little child with her beautifully trained voice unlocks the chamber of emotion which remains passive under the most persuasive sermon. She has a duty to perform in life and the good she can accomplish for the cause of Christ can not be estimated. 12 Aug 1898--Died in Higbee, on August 4th, Mrs. Christina Hailstone Ballantine. Deceased was born at Black Brays, Sterlingshire, Scotland, April 1st, 1857. She was married on April 26th, 1872, to Cochran Ballantine, who, with two children, survive her. The funeral services were held by Rev. Robson Saturday morning, after which the remains were buried in the city cemetery. 12 Aug 1898--Johnie Miller, the twelve-year-old son of Ed Miller of St. Louis, was killed one mile west of Huntsville, yesterday, by being thrown from a horse. Mr. Miller, has, with his family, been on a visit to Mr. Scott, Mr. Miller's father-in law. His son, while out riding in a buggy, was overtaken by a neighbor boy on horseback. They exchanged places, and young Miller began whipping his horse, which became unmanageable and ran away. His foot hung in the stirrup and he was dragged one-quarter of a mile before help arrived. He only lived a few minutes, as his skull was badly fractured,--Moberly Democrat of Monday. 12 Aug 1898--May W. Burton who was called to Oklahoma ten days ago on account of the serious illness of his brother, L. T. Burton and family, returned home Saturday. He left Mr. Burton and wife some better, and says as soon as they are able will come to Missouri until they regain their health. 19 Aug 1898--Died, in Higbee, on the 13th, at the residence of its grand-parents, Harry Hare and wife, Henry, the five-months-old child of David Hare and wife. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Monday by Rev. Green, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. 19 Aug 1898--Miss Georgie Burton, of Norborn, is here visiting her grandparents, Joseph W. Burton and wife. 19 Aug 1898--Born, on the 12th, to Geo. Orton and wife, a son. 19 Aug 1898--Born, on the 16th, to Jas. Ballantine and wife, a son. 19 Aug 1898--Born, on the 14th, to Jas. Mullier and wife, a daughter. 19 Aug 1898--Married, at the home of the bride's father, E. S. Shannon, on July 25th, at 3:30 p.m. by Hon. R. B. Shannon, Miss Annie Shannon and Warren Greeno. Both parties are well known, having been counted among our young people for some time, and have the very best wishes of the entire community. Mr. Greeno is our efficient foreman of the section of the C. R. I. and P. north of the village, and as faithfulness has been his practice in all his duties he will no doubt make a model husband. The "Times" joins the rest of their friends in wishing them joy and prosperity--Okarche, Ok, Times. Mr. Greeno is a son of W. W. Greeno, of near Higbee, and is well known here. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations. 26 Aug 1898--Born, on the 20th, to John Sanders and wife, a son. 26 Aug 1898--May W. Burton and wife, of Armstrong, were here Tuesday visiting his mother, Mrs. Hulda Burton near town. 26 Aug 1898--Mrs. D. T. Williams, of Iowa, who has been here visiting her daughter, Mrs. David Waltenbaugh, left Tuesday for Bevier, where she will spend several days before returning home. 26 Aug 1898--Mrs. John A. Heether died at her home in Huntsville yesterday morning after an illness of about two weeks. The deceased was a daughter of the late Judge Burkhartt and a cousin of Mrs. Chas. Digges, of West Rollins street, this city. She was a member of one of the best and oldest families in the state and was a most excellent lady in all the walks of life. She leaves a husband, nine children and a host of friends to mourn her loss--Moberly Democrat. 26 Aug 1898--Mr. John Kidler, of Sweet Springs, and Miss Ada Ritter, of Higbee, were married at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Francis Lee Goff, of this city, last Saturday evening. The bridal party left at once for their future home--Sweet Springs--Moberly Democrat of Monday. 26 Aug 1898--Born, on the 25th, to Harry Peters and wife, a daughter. 26 Aug 1898--Died, in Higbee, on Saturday, the 20th, the five-months-old child of David Waltenbaugh and wife. The remains were buried at the city cemetery Sunday morning. 26 Aug 1898--W. S. St Clair was here yesterday from near Harrisburg. 26 Aug 1898--Married, near Higbee, on the 24th, Lively Sly to Miss Dora Wheeler. 26 Aug 1898--Died, on the 24th, near Yates, the 6 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe. 26 Aug 1898--R. L. Long, of Sturgeon was killed at that place Tuesday morning by his horse falling on him. Mr. Long was 41 years old and leaves a wife and two children. 26 Aug 1898--J. M. Burton and wife are enjoying a reunion of all their children except Quant. Those here are John Burton, of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Fannie Jennings, of Oklahoma, Mrs. Ollie Griffith of Pittsburg, Penn, Mrs. Ella Maloney and Thomas Burton near town. This must indeed be a happy time in the Burton household--Huntsville Citizen. 26 Aug 1898--PROBATE COURT--The name of Mary Florence Myers, adopted by E. F. and Mary Moses, changed to Mary F. Moses. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.