5 May 1899--Born, on the 28th, to A. J. Young and wife, a son. 5 May 1899--born, on the 29th, to Jerry James and wife, a daughter. 5 May 1899--J. E. Lessley, of Norman, Oklahoma, who had the misfortune to lose his wife about ten days ago, came up Wednesday, bringing his three-year-old son with him. Mr. Lessley will make Higbee his home for the present. 5 May 1899--Married, in Higbee on 3rd, Morgan Griffith and Miss May Giles, Elder F. H. Quinn of Fayette officiating. 5 May 1899--LEWIS-DAWKINS--A beautiful home wedding took place last Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Burton in the presence of a crowd of friends and relatives, when Mr. C. H. Lewis and Miss W. Pat Dawkins were united in the bonds of matrimony. At the hour of 4:30, in the beautiful parlor of this attractive rural home, surrounded with the fascinating decorations of spring-time, appeared this popular couple, who, in a short but impressive ceremony by Eld. C. H. Strawn, were made one. They looked at their best in their bridal costumes. After receiving the heartiest congratulations of all present, they took their joyful departure for Sturgeon, where they will make their future home. The best wishes of hosts of friends in and around Higbee go with them for their future welfare. 5 May 1899--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rees, of Wentworth Street, died yesterday afternoon, and was buried today--Nanaimo (B. C. ) Free Press. 5 May 1899--For several months Mrs. John F. Harlow has been greatly annoyed by hunters coming on the premises and shooting about the lot and yard, as though the property belonged to them. Tuesday, about noon, while Mrs. Harlow was washing her clothes in her smokehouse, a 32 caliber ball from a long-range rifle, passed through the weatherboarding and plastering, and fell near the tub. Shortly after this occurred, the roof of the residence was sprinkled with shot. Mrs. Harlow has notified hunters and loafers repeatedly to keep off the farm, but they pay no attention to the notices. The only alternative for Mrs. Harlow is to have the hunters arrested and sent to jail for trespassing. 5 May 1899--Saturday night some boys, for want of better employment, concluded to play a prank on one of their neighbors, and chose as their victim, Emmett Robb and wife. The boys proceeded to tick-tack Mr. Robb's window, arranging a string and nail so as to make a fearful noise when jerked. they commenced operating the tick-tack about 12 o'clock, and succeeded in thoroughly frightening Mrs. Robb. Mr. Robb concluded to find the cause of this noise, and proceeded to investigate. He examined the window carefully and found the string tied thereto. He noticed the string more closely and found that it led to the orchard where a lot of boys were seemingly enjoying themselves. Mr. Robb concluded the boys had had enough fun and thought he would have the laugh on them, so he pulled his pistol and fired in the direction of the boys who immediately took to their heels. Such jokes are only intended for fun, but someone is liable to get hurt while enjoying them. 12 May 1899--Rev. Jackson Harris, a prominent Baptist minister, died suddenly of heart disease in Burton at noon Thursday of last week. He was 74 years old at the time of his death, and had been a faithful worker for his Master's cause for 50 years. Burial took place at New Hope Church Friday. 12 May 1899--Mrs. Chas. A. Dougherty, of Howard county, we regret to learn, is seriously sick. 12 May 1899--Paris Dougherty, wife and daughter, of Grundy county, are here visiting relatives. Mr. Dougherty is a brother of G. A. Dougherty. 12 May 1899--Eld Jacob Hughley, of Paris, at one time pastor of the Christian church at this place, died at his home in Paris Monday. During his career as a Minister, he baptized over 6000 persons and married nearly 700 couples, and was Missionary for North Missouri for many years. 12 May 1899--Miss Dollie Burton is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. J. F. Harlow. 19 May 1899--Paris Dougherty and family, of Grundy county, who have been visiting his brother, G. A. Dougherty, for some time, left Tuesday for Moberly, where they will make a short visit with relatives. They will leave Monday for Montana, where they will make their future home. 19 May 1899--Miss Amelia Hall, aged 22 years, died at the home of her brother-in-law, John E. Lynch, in Moberly Tuesday. 19 May 1899--Mrs. W. H. Burton went to Paris Wednesday to see her little granddaughter, Clayton Smith, who was taken seriously ill Monday while visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Smith. 19 May 1899--W. H. Vincent who became demented two weeks ago, was taken to the asylum at Fulton, Sunday night. Mr. Vincent is a good citizen and we hope that his trouble is only temporary, and that he may soon be returned to his family. 19 May 1899--News reached here late yesterday evening from Mexico, that William, the 16-year-old son of W. L. Rennolds and wife, who was operated upon ten days ago for appendicitis, is rapidly sinking, and can live but a few hours. 19 May 1899--Died, in Higbee, on May 14, at the residence of his father-in-law, Gus Hurtler, Lee Redd, of measles, aged 22 years. The deceased had been married just one month and had only been sick about two weeks. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Monday evening by Rev. G. W. Nollner, after which the remains were taken charge of by the Higbee lodge I. O. O. F. , of which order deceased was a member, and conveyed to the city cemetery where they were tenderly laid to rest with the honors of the order. To the grief stricken friends and heart broken young wife the News extends its sincerest sympathy. 19 May 1899--T. B. Minor, an old and highly respected citizen of Huntsville, died Friday night of last week. 19 May 1899--Married, at Yates, on the 17th, R. M. Allen, of Higginsville, and Miss Bertha Creson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Creson. The news extends congratulations. 19 May 1899--Wm. Ganes and Miss Maggie Coleman, both colored, were married here Wednesday night. 19 May 1899--YATES--Married, on the 17th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Creason, Miss Bertha Creson, and R. E. Allen, of Higginsville, Rev. W. A. Simmons of Kirksville, officiating. The happy couple left on the night train for St. Louis. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 20th, to Ed Smith and wife, a daughter. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 20th, to John Gorman and wife, a son. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 23rd, to O. F. Nichols and wife, a daughter. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 25th, to Frank Mattox and wife, a son. 26 May 1899--Born, on the 13th, to Jesse Dougherty and wife, a daughter. 26 May 1899--Died, at his home 2 miles east of Higbee, on the 18th, of consumption, John Duffield, aged about 40 years. The remains were interred at Fairview church Saturday. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. 26 May 1899--Wm. Yancy, a wealthy farmer living near Butler, MO, was killed by lightning Monday. 26 May 1899--Thos. Hulett and wife and Ernest Hulett and wife, of Armstrong, passed through here Wednesday evening enroute to Clark, in answer to a telegram stating that Rev. James Butts was not expected to live through the day. Mr. Butts is the father of Mrs. Thos. Hulett. 26 May 1899--Sheriff Ike Grimes this morning took Walter Morehead, a prominent young citizen of Huntsville, to Fulton, he having been adjudged of unsound mind. This is a very pitiful case, as the young man has just reached the prime of life and from what we can learn had bright prospects for a brilliant career. He has been in the asylum once before--Moberly Democrat. 26 May 1899--Wm. Rennolds, the 17-year-old son of W. L. Rennolds and wife, formerly of this place, died at the home of his parents in Mexico, MO, on the 18th, of appendicitis. The remains were brought to Higbee Sunday evening and funeral services conducted at the Christian church by Eld. J. A. Headington, of Mexico, after which the remains were conveyed to the family burying ground near town and tenderly laid to rest amid the happy scenes of his childhood. Everything that could be done by the loving parents and medical skill was done, but it soon became apparent that an operation would have to be performed to save his life, and there were doubts whether such a move would prove successful, but it was the only hope. He was informed that an operation was necessary and readily submitted, saying he was strong and that he thought he could stand it, and that if he couldn't he was not afraid to die. The operation was performed on the May 4th---his 17th anniversary--and for a time it seemed as though he would be saved to his loving parents and sister, but a turn for the worse came and after a heroic battle of fifteen days with death he yielded. Deceased was a model young man, kind and obedient, and had a kind word for every one. To the heartbroken parents and sister the News extends its sympathy. 26 May 1899--Kirksville, MO, May 19--Mrs. E. M. Franklin, a prominent resident, died of fright yesterday, thinking that another tornado was to duplicate the horrors of April 27. She saw a dark cloud, accompanied by a strong wind from the west, and fell trembling to the floor. Mrs. Franklin lived near the path of the recent tornado, and was a witness of its awful effects. Ever since that she has lived in fear of another such visitation, and had spent much of her time watching the sky and the weather signs. Her nerves became utterly unstrung, and she was unable to stand the shock of her great terror. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.