4 Apr 1902--Died, at his home 5 miles southeast of town, Thursday, April 3rd, 1902, Mr. R. K. Hayden, aged 60 years. He was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday and never regained consciousness. He was a good citizen and his many friends deeply regret his death. The remains will be buried at New Hope church, Howard county, at 12 o'clock to-day. 4 Apr 1902--Born, on the 3rd, to Jeptha Harris and wife, a son. 4 Apr 1902--Born, on the 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir, a son. 4 Apr 1902--Born, at Elliott, on the 28th, to Ira Lewis and wife, a son. 4 Apr 1902--Born, on March 22nd, to Ech Pitney and wife, a daughter. 4 Apr 1902--John Owen, of Mendota, was here last week visiting his mother, Mrs. W. E. Jones. 4 Apr 1902--Died, at Harrisburg, MO, April 2nd, 1902, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Long, Lindsey Rennolds, aged 77 years. The remains were buried at New Hope church, Howard county, Wednesday. 4 Apr 1902--W. R. Pattrick who has been in poor health for the past year, will leave tomorrow with his family for Colorado, hoping to improve the state of his health. He will be accompanied by his nephew, Shelton Lessley, Jr, who will spend the summer. Mr. Pattrick and family are fine people and we hate to see them leave and hope he will return soon with his health restored. 11 Apr 1902--Ed Rennolds and sister, Mrs. Susan Long, of Harrisburg, were here Tuesday looking at property with the view of moving to town. 11 Apr 1902--G. F. Lay and Miss Mary Hackward were married at Shawnee, Oklahoma, on April 1, 1902, at the residence of the groom's aunt, Mrs. L. L. Atterbery. Both are well and favorably known here, and the News joins other friends in extending good wishes. 11 Apr 1902--Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Guerin returned Monday from New Frankfort, Saline county, where they had been to attend the marriage of the latter's sister, Miss Lydia Theirfelder, who was united in marriage Sunday to Mr. Almond McCall, of Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. McCall left here yesterday for Moberly where they will spend several days before leaving for Hot Springs. 11 Apr 1902--May M. Burton, who has been clerking in the store of the interstate and Higbee Coal and Mining Co, for the past year or two, has accepted a position with a wholesale shoe house in Kansas City, and left for that place Sunday to enter upon his duties. May is a sober, industrious and thoroughly reliable young man and will no doubt soon work his way to the top. 11 Apr 1902--Bessie, the 10-year-old daughter of Jas. Humphrey and wife, who was accidentally shot by her brother, Aubrey, on March 8th, died at 8:00 o'clock last Sunday morning. Short services were held at the residence Monday afternoon after which the remains were taken to Armstrong for interment in the family burying ground, and tenderly laid to rest by the side of her brother, Edward, who was killed by falling down a coal shaft here several years ago. To this bereaved family the News joins the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy, especially to Aubrey, whose anguish of mind can not be expressed in words. 11 Apr 1902--News reached this city last Thursday that two men were accidentally shot at Harrisburg last Saturday night by Wm. Hord. It seems that he was endeavoring to clear his store of a rather boisterous crowd, and that he thought to frighten them by a display of his pistol, that Chas. Rupert, a farmer living near that town, caught hold of the pistol, pulling it so that the muzzle was turned down, that in the attempt to prevent Rupert from wrenching the pistol out of his hand, the weapon was accidentally discharged, the ball passing through the fleshy part of Rupert's hand and then through Dr. O. M. Long's thing, producing what might have been a fatal wound, but which, though serious, is not so considered. Dr. Long is Mr. Hord's business partner in the firm of Hord & Long--Fayette Globe. 11 Apr 1902--ROBERT HAYDEN--Robert K. Hayden died on Thursday morning, April 2, 1902 at his residence 5 miles southeast of Higbee. He suffered from heart trouble for some days and subsequently was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in death. Mr. Hayden was born in Boone county, KY, June 13, 1841, and moved to Randolph county, MO, when about 7 years old. He moved later to Howard county, where he settled. On 4th of Feb 1864, he married Emily Amick who died Jan 26, 1882. To them were born 7 children, one of which died, the other 6,--3 boys and 3 girls--are all living in the neighborhood of their old home. He married again on Sept 10, 1885, Mary Jane Lynch, who survives him with her daughter Eva, aged 15 years. Mr. Hayden in 1862, joined the 9th Missouri State Militia, and served until 1865, when he was discharged. He was subsequently granted a pension, which he enjoyed until his death. The interment was at New Hope cemetery on Friday, where funeral services were held by F. H. James. Mr. Hayden was much respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. His word was his bond. The esteem in which he was held was testified to by the large concourse who attended the funeral. 17 Apr 1902--J. E. Rucker received a telegram from his daughter, Mrs. A. A. Thompson, at Shawnee, O. T. Monday, stating that her husband, Dr. Thompson, died Sunday night from hemorrhage of the lungs, and that the remains would be buried at Waxahachie, Texas, Tuesday. Dr. Thompson was well known here and his many friends will be grieved to learn of his sudden death. Mrs. Thompson has the sympathy of her many friends. 17 Apr 1902--Chas. Hager, of near town, received a message from Wagoner, I. T. last week informing him of the death of his little niece, Refa Hagar, who died that day from a severe burn received March 31. At the time of the accident she was out where her father was burning leaves and brush, and while playing near the fire her clothing caught with the result as above mentioned. 17 Apr 1902--Married, in Boonville, on April 16, 1902, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Joseph Cain, formerly of Higbee, and Miss Mabel C. Norman. Mr. and Mrs. Cain arrived here Wednesday for a short visit with his mother and other relatives and friends. The news extends good wishes. 17 Apr 1902--Died, at her home 2 miles north of Higbee, on Friday, April 11, 1902, of consumption, Miss Kate Wheeler, aged 25 years. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday by Rev. J. M. Bell. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. 17 Apr 1902--Married, near Renick, April 16, 1902, Waverly Sweeney and Miss Flora Sorrell. 17 Apr 1902--Born, on the 11th, to John Rankin and wife, a daughter. 17 Apr 1902--Married, at Yates, MO, April 16, 1902, Mr. Neal Holman, of Huntsville, and Miss Estella Bright, of Yates. 17 Apr 1902--Married, in Higbee, at the residence of and by Rev. J. M. Bell, Sunday, April 13, 1902, Mr. Alfred Hayden and Miss Amy Holtzclaw, both of Howard county. The News extends best wishes. 17 Apr 1902--Mrs. Fannie Perkins, aged 76 years, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Susan Mason, near Burton, Sunday evening, of paralysis. The remains were buried at New Hope church, Howard county, Monday. 25 Apr 1902--Born, on the 20th, to James Brisco and wife, a son. 25 Apr 1902--Born, on the 23rd to Edward Liddle and wife, a son 25 Apr 1902--Born, on the 23rd, to A. T. Burton and wife, a daughter. 25 Apr 1902--Warren Maxwell and Miss Sadie Willis, of Higbee, were married at Huntsville about seven weeks ago, but so well did they keep the matter from their friends that it was learned in Moberly today for the first time. They have been living in Higbee where Mr. Maxwell was employed in the mines. Today they moved to Moberly. Mr. Maxwell expects to go to work for the Wabash--Monitor. 25 Apr 1902--W. W. Settle and family, of Mexico, MO, left here this week for Muskogee, Indian Territory, where they will locate. Mr. Settle is one of Audrain county's best citizens and should receive a hearty welcome by the citizens of Muskogee. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome