1 Feb 1901--Columbia, MO. 1 Jan 26--Milton Nichols, a Boone County farmer, who lived nine miles northwest of Columbia, committed suicide with laudanum Wednesday. Reckless dissipation, combined with domestic troubles, caused the suicide. The coroner's inquest was the second which had been held on the body of the deceased. Two years ago while in a trance due to excessive use of alcohol he was thought to be dead, but during the coroner's inquest suddenly revived. 1 Feb 1901--IN MEMORIAM--Miss Mattie Pogue died at the home of R. L. Hines, in Higbee, Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 1901, of neuralgia and pneumonia, after an illness of ten days. The deceased was born in Randolph county, Missouri, Jan. 20, 1860, being 41 years old at the time of her death. She embraced religion some sixteen years ago under the preaching of Rev. Anderson, united with the Christian Church, and remained a happy, faithful and consecrated Christian until called up higher to receive the reward of the righteous. She was a most zealous and accomplished teacher, having taught in Randolph and other counties since 17 years of age, and was teaching in Higbee at the time of her death. Since the death of her parents, Milton and Winifred Pogue, she had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Dawkins. She was the youngest of a family of nine children, four of whom survive her, namely, Mrs. L. S. Dawkins, Mrs. W. H. Wright, Mr. John Pogue and Mrs. Mary Pickett, of Oklahoma. She was a most estimable young lady and a gem of perfect womanhood. Her pleasant and affable disposition made for her a host of friends. When right or wrong were involved, in her kind and loving way she influenced many for good, and those with whom she came in contact felt the power of her Godly life, and in that great day will rise and call her blessed. Of course the end of such a life was peace. Let us look up and try to shape our lives by her unselfish example. Her remains were tenderly laid to rest Thursday afternoon in Mt. Salem cemetery in the presence of a large circle of friends and relatives. Funeral and burial exercises were conducted by Eld. L. S. Cupp, of Huntsville. 1 Feb 1901--Mrs. Lizzie Carson, nee Davis, the well known bookkeeper of the R. D. Davis Mercantile Co. of this place, was taken suddenly ill some two or three weeks since, and after a consultation of the different doctors, an operation was decided upon, which was performed the 22nd of January by Dr. Cuppidge, of Moberly, assisted by Drs. Selba and Mangus, of Moberly, and Dr. Mangus, of Clark. The operation was unsuccessful and at 4 o'clock Friday evening, Jan 25, the sad news of her death was announced. She was married Thanksgiving day to Mr. A. L. Carson, a business man of St. Louis, where they intended to make their future home. 1 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--David Davis and family came up from St. Louis to attend the funeral of his sister. 1 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--Ben Ragsdale and son who live near the suburbs of the town, are feeding one hundred head of fine hogs. 1 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--J. H. Hardin, who recently returned from California, is making preparations to embark in the implement business and has already received a car of wagons. 1 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--Renick school will close this week. This is the second school in succession at this place for Prof. Davis, and the indications are that he can have the school again. This speaks well for the profession. Yes, Charlie, is a wide awake and up-to-date teacher. 1 Feb 1901--Born, on the 26th, to C. S. Hargis and wife, a son. 1 Feb 1901--The aged mother of "Blind Boone" died at her home in Warrensburg, MO, on the 26th. 1 Feb 1901--C. C. Burton, who has been in South Dakota for some time, has ordered the News sent to him at Pipestone, Minn, where he is now permanently located following his trade, that of baker. 1 Feb 1901--Married, on the 30th, at the residence of and by Rev. Knotley Magruder near Burton, Mr. Calvin Magruder, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Magruder of this place, and Miss Bettie Haines, of Higbee, niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith. The News extends congratulations and best wishes. 1 Feb 1901--A SHOOTING SCRAPE--J. H. Cook Probably Fatally Wounds Chas. Dohlhoff--The citizens of Higbee were greatly surprised yesterday morning when John H. Cook came in from his farm near town and reported that he had shot and seriously wounded Chas. Dohlhoff, a German farm hand who has been making his home with Mr. Cook for a number of years. When Cook reached town he sent Dr. Burkhalter out to see Dohlhoff and then gave himself up to Judge Rankin, who placed him under a bond of a $1000 to appear for a preliminary hearing set for the 18th. Mr. Cook refused to talk about the matter, but from the best information we could get the trouble was caused by Dohlhoff coming in town Wednesday and getting drunk. He went home late in the evening and commenced abusing Cook and threatened to kill him, even going so far as to take his pistol from his trunk and commence loading it. At this stage of the affair Mr. Cook struck him over the head with a poker, which seemed to quiet him for a time. Later in the night he again begun to threaten Cook's life and told the family that as soon as morning came he intended to shoot him. What took place Thursday morning we were unable to learn, but understand that Dohlhoff claims that Cook shot him while he was taking a drink of water. The bullet struck Dohlhoff's spine just above the kidneys and glanced, and is supposed to be under his floating ribs on the right side, or in his bowels, as he complains a great deal of his bowels hurting him. His lower limbs are paralyzed, and the chances are that the wound will prove fatal. Dohlhoff has been in this vicinity for a number of years and was of a quarrelsome disposition when drinking, and it is a wonder he was not hurt before now. Mr. Cook has lived here all his life and has always borne the reputation of a quiet, peaceable, upright man, and he probably regrets the unfortunate occurrence as much as anyone and it is to be hoped the shot will not prove fatal. 1 Feb 1901--Frank Hayden, who was taken to the Fulton asylum from Yates three or four years ago, died at that place Wednesday. The remains were brought here Wednesday and will be buried at Moberly tomorrow. He leaves a wife, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn his death. Deceased was 48 years old. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. 1 Feb 1901--Mrs. A. L. Carson, of Renick, daughter of R. D. Davis, deceased, died at that place Friday, January 25, 1901, from the effects of an operation performed upon her a few days ago for appendicitis. When the operation was performed it was found that the vermiform appendix had completely disappeared and the intestines grown to each other and to her sides. The remains were buried at Moberly Monday. 8 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--James, Martin, who was paralyzed a day or two ago, died Monday night. He leaves six sons and two daughters. 8 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--The little babe of Ernest Catty died Monday night of brain fever after a few days illness. Was buried at New Hope Wednesday. 8 Feb 1901--YATES ITEMS--Mrs. Calvin Green and daughters, of Moberly, attended the funeral of Mrs. Green's mother, Mrs. May Magruder, who died at her home near Yates on Friday, Feb 1. 8 Feb 1901--Wm. Wright, an inmate of the county farm, was found dead in his bed Monday. 8 Feb 1901--Married, on the 3rd, Mr. Ted Edwards and Miss Ollicia Lewis, both of Howard county. The News extends congratulations. 8 Feb 1901--Mrs. Nancy N. Mitchell, who makes her home with her grandson, Officer Wm. Slaughter of this city, celebrated the ninety-ninth anniversary of her birth, last Sunday. She was born in Tennessee February 3rd, 1802--Fayette Advertiser. 8 Feb 1901--Frank Hughes, col, who had been working for Jas. Starks, near Yates for a number of years, died Wednesday after a short illness. 8 Feb 1901--Married, on the 6th, at the residence of David Davis by Justice Rankin, W. C. Robb and Miss Nettie Davis, both of Higbee. To this worthy young couple the News extends good wishes. 8 Feb 1901--Mrs. Mary M. Magruder died at the home of her son, Rev. Notley Magruder, on Friday, February 1, 1901, age 79 years, 5 months and 9 days, and was buried at Sharon cemetery the following day. Mrs. Magruder was born on the 23rd of August, 1821, in Shelby county, Kentucky. She was the daughter of John Maddox, and married Dennis Magruder, with whom she moved to Howard county and settled on the farm, where she died, in 1840. She was the mother of 11 children, 3 of whom are dead. The remainder, 3 sons and 5 daughters, are all living within easy reach of home, except one daughter who lives in Kansas City, and one in Indian Territory. The latter, Mrs. Ellen Davis, came from home to see her mother, but got sick on the way and had to stay at her sister's, 3 miles of home. She could neither go to see her mother at her home or at the church, quite close to which she lay sick. Mrs. Magruder was ill only two days before her death. She was converted tin 1840 and was baptized by Rev. "Billy" Woods. She was a member of the Baptist church for over 60 years and has left a legacy of priceless value in her children and grandchildren, in the noble Christian example she has left them,--a legacy which says to them, "Be ye followers of me, ever as I am also of Christ." She was greatly endeared to every one who had the pleasure of knowing her, for her grand, Christian qualities, which were abundantly attested to by the fact of the large concourse of people who flocked to her funeral (on such a snowy day), which was preached at Sharon Church by the Rev. Townsend Wright. Her remains were laid beside her husband, who died about two years ago. 8 Feb 1901--BURNED TO DEATH AT COLUMBIA--Columbia, MO, Feb 5--Henry Arthur and Clifford Christian, two young men who had been arrested for interfering with a dance, were burned to death in the jail last night. They were intoxicated. Not realizing what they were doing, the men set fire to the jail. A woman prisoner escaped by breaking through a window. 15 Feb 1901--Gen E. Y. Mitchell, father of Mrs. R. P. Bland, died Tuesday at Rolla, Mo. 15 Feb 1901--Died, near Clark, on the 9th Wily Chisham, aged about 65 years. 15 Feb 1901--John S. Bogie went to Clark, Sunday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Wily Chishom, who died near that place Saturday. 15 Feb 1901--Edward Lee Bennet, of Moberly, died at the residence of his mother's east of Moberly, on the 9th, aged 30 years. He was to have been married the day he was taken sick, but postponed it until the 11th, the day he died. He was a brother of Recorder Joe Bennett. 15 Feb 1901--Rev. J. E. Norvell was called to LaPlata, Wednesday to perform a marriage ceremony. He was accompanied by his little daughter, Mary, who will spend a day or two with relatives and friends. 22 Feb 1901--YATES ITEMS--Died, on Feb 19th, the 9 months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruse Allen. 22 Feb 1901--RENICK ITEMS--Sim Gashwiler, who resided near this place some thirty or forty years ago, but for the last eight of ten years a residence of Carthage, MO, died at Ashville, NC, on the 6th inst, where he had gone for his health. His remains were brought to St. Louis where the funeral services were held. He had quite a number of relatives in this vicinity. Watts, Gaston and Miss Eva Littrell of this place and Joe Crews of Moberly attended the funeral services, all being near relatives of the deceased. 22 Feb 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--Julia Walker of Moberly, has sued Geo. Walker, of Sturgeon, for a divorce. They have been separated now for about ten years. 22 Feb 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--Mary Miller died in this place February 16, 1901, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. Buried at Pleasant Grove Church. She was about 40 years old and was formerly the wife of Ed. Settles, late of this place. 22 Feb 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--We learn that Archie Ficklin, who died near Saling, Audrain county, a few days ago, made what is called in law a non cuputive will--that is, while on his dying bed he called up witnesses and told them how he wanted his property divided. But such wills are not good when the amount of the property devised exceeds $200, as it does in this case. 22 Feb 1901--STURGEON ITEMS--Mrs. Virenda H. Turner, wife of John Turner, who died near here February 4 , 1901, left $2,400 in the Citizens Bank which has been divided between her husband and her heirs according to law without the cost of an administration. Under the law as it now stands a widower has the same interest in a deceased wife's estate as a widow has in a deceased husband's estate. Warren Turner, one of the heirs, is in California. The rest are all near here. 22 Feb 1901--Miles Williams, who has been in Iowa for the past year, is at home. 22 Feb 1901--J. L. Andrews, of Myers, who recently shipped a lot of Hereford cattle to Texas, returned home Wednesday. 22 Feb 1901--Chas. Thompson, a freight conductor on the M K & E, fell from his train Sunday, near Hillsdale, MO, and was instantly killed. 22 Feb 1901--Ben Morrison, a well known citizen of Moberly, died very suddenly at the Merchant's Hotel in that place Monday of heart failure. He was about 60 years old. 22 Feb 1901--Married, in Higbee, on Saturday, Feb 16th, at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones, Geo. L. Jones and Miss Sarah A. Thomas, of Bevier. Rev. C. S. Rennison, of Fayette, performed the ceremony. The News joins their other friends in extending good wishes. 22 Feb 1901--Mrs. Elizabeth Bradley, wife of T. M. Bradley, of Brentwood, Ark, died at that place Feb 15, 1901, aged 55 years. Mrs. Bradley was born and raised near Higbee, and her host of friends will be pained to learn of her death. She was the mother of J. S. Bradley of this place. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. 22 Feb 1901--Married, on February 14, 1901, at the residence of and by Eld. W. B. Anderson, Mr. L. B. Cleeton of Higbee and Miss Annie Yeager of Moberly. To this most worthy young couple the News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 22 Feb 1901--The News acknowledges the receipt of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hare request your presence at the marriage of their son, David S., to Mary Lena Roberts, Wednesday evening, Feb 27, 1901, 7:30 p.m., Higbee, Mo. 22 Feb 1901--G. E. Fullington of Higbee and Miss Annabelle Ottwell, of Huntsville, were married yesterday at 1:30 p.m., in the parlors of the Central Christian church, by the pastor, Dr. Samuel B. Moore. They were accompanied by several of their intimate friends, making up a very pretty wedding party. They are worthy young people and have a large circle of friends who will wish them much happiness in their new relations. They left on an afternoon train for a wedding tour of a week or two--Moberly Democrat, Feb 18. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 22 Feb 1901--STURGEON MAN KILLED AT CENTRALIA--Centralia, MO, Feb 19--Riley McKinzie of this city shot and killed John Hawkins of Sturgeon, MO, this afternoon about 3 o'clock at the Wabash station in this city. A dispute arose over a small amount of money, and Hawkins, who was under the influence of liquor, began to curse McKinzie. He drew a knife and began to cut at McKinzie, cutting his coat sleeve in several places and also cutting him in the arm. McKinzie drew his pistol and fired four shots at Hawkins, one bullet entering the left breast and another entering the neck just below the left ear. Hawkins never spoke after being shot, but died about thirty minutes after the difficulty. Deceased was about 41 years old and was a man of family. McKinzie was placed under arrest and the coroner sent for. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.