15 Nov 1901--"Uncle Tip" Pemberton Dead--Methuselah lived to be nine hundred and sixty and nine years old, but he died, and so it is now. Man may exceed the three score and ten by many years, but at length it will be written of him, "And he died." Gray hairs and the glory of man, especially when one is gathered to his father with all his acquaintances calling him blessed, and leaving an affectionate memory and an example to be imitated. It is not often we are privileged to chronicle the death of one who has passed the ninetieth year mark, but it is so when we have to record the death of Tilford Pemberton--commonly known as "Uncle Tip"--who, after attaining the age of ninety years on the 6th of October, died at 1 o'clock on Sunday, November 10, 1901, at the home of his son-in-law, Rev. Notley Magruder, six miles southwest of Higbee. Mr. Pemberton was born in Fayette county, KY, on October 4, 1811, and moved to Howard county, this state, in 1825 with his father and his family, and located on what is known as the Pemberton place, five miles from here. He was, therefore, one of the pioneer settlers of the county. In 1839 he married Miss Sallie Lee of Howard county. There were fourteen children born to them, ten of whom are now living, and all of whom living within reach were at the funeral. He was converted in 1865 and joined the Ararat Baptist church. About nine years ago he moved his membership to the Sharon church, in which he was a deacon at the time of his death. His wife died about seven years ago and he now lies beside her in the Sharon cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at Sharon church on Monday, Nov 11th, by Rev. F. H. James in the absence of Rev. Townsend Wright. The house was crowded by his numerous friends who came to pay the last tribute of respect and affection to one of the best, and perhaps the oldest, citizens of the county. The church has lost one of its most zealous and best officers, one who had always an eye single to his Master's work and honor. "Uncle Tip's" early life was full of excitement, interest and adventure. In 1834 he made a trip with several men from his county into Old Mexico, at Santa Fe, under Henry Balker, the Indian scout, but owing to the war with Texas, the feelings entertained by Mexicans for Americans was so intensely bitter that the party had to leave that country in 1836, when he returned home. He had while there, many adventures which space does not allow us to enter into. In the great California gold fever, he, with others from his county went there by the usual "trail" route. One day while on their journey, with some of his companions he went off the trail on a hunt. They were moving along somewhat separated from each other, when he was suddenly confronted by a large grizzly bear, which at once attacked him and had him down before his companions, who saw his danger, could come to his assistance. "Uncle Tip" at once saw that his only chance of escape was to assimilate death. He lay perfectly motionless and the bear nosed hi him and turned him over from side to side. Yet he exhibited no signs of life. During the bear's test for life he caught "Uncle Tip's" hip in his mouth and crunched it, and also crunched an arm, but during all the tests he showed no signs of life. Had he done so he would have most certainly have been killed by his ugly assailant. During the attack, his companions, who were close by, kept firing at the bear and wounded it several times but never touched "Uncle Tip". In reference to this he afterwards said: "I was never in such a shower of bullets not to get hit." After a while the bear left him, but not before he broke his gun and powder horn to pieces. This was a marvelous escape, but the injuries he received kept him inactive for many weeks and under treatment. The wounds in his hip and arm left marks which he carried to his grave. The latter wound even caused pain at intervals up to his death. 15 Nov 1901--Owen Bagby, after an illness of several weeks, died at his residence northwest of town on Wednesday, November 13, 1901, aged 81 years 4 months and 26 days. Deceased was born near Lexington, KY, in 1820, and removed with his parents to Missouri in 1827, locating with them near Roanoke. In 1835 he united with the Baptist church, and in 1842 was married to Miss Mariah Yeager. To this union was born nine children, seven of whom--five sons and two daughters--with their mother, survive him. In 1861 he removed to the farm upon which he died. The funeral services were held at the residence Thursday afternoon by Rev. Clifton of Huntsville, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground on the farm. 15 Nov 1901--Whitfield Weir, after an illness of seven weeks, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Joseph Stillwell, on Thursday night, November 7, 1901, aged 62 years. Deceased was born and raised in St. Clair county, MO, entered the Confederate army early in the struggle, and after the close of the war located in Callaway county where he resided until three years ago, when he moved to Higbee. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one daughter and four sons. The remains were taken to Ash Grove, MO, Friday for interment. To the bereaved ones the News extends sympathy. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Born, on Thursday night, to Omer Earsom and wife, a girl. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Walter Pollard shipped two cars of cattle and one of hogs Monday night. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--We failed to state last week the death of R. L. Camron who died last Thursday of typhoid fever, and who was buried in Chapel Grove. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--News reached here Sunday that Frank O'Neal of Slater, who formerly lived here, had accidentally shot himself in the head Friday The ball had not been located. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Our school was dismissed last Week on account of Prof. Robert Thompson's mother being very ill. We are sorry to state her death, which occurred Wednesday Nov 6, 1901. 15 Nov 1901--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. Ellen Hamilton received a telegram Sunday informing her of the death of Miss Mary Spurling who died of consumption at Thompson, Nov 11, 1901. 15 Nov 1901--Born, on the 11th, to John Hoffman and wife, a son. 15 Nov 1901--Died, at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henson Spurling near Clark, on the 10th, Miss Mary E. Spurling, aged 23 years. The remains were taken to Centralia Monday for interment. 15 Nov 1901--After drinking heavily all day Monday, Ollie Anderson, a tailor in Moberly, said he would take one more good drink and quit. He procured a pint of whiskey and started home. He died that night at 9 o'clock. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 13th to Sam Wyatt and wife, a daughter. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 15th to Garret Lyon and wife, a son. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 17th, to Peter Scott and wife, a daughter. 22 Nov 1901--Born, on the 17th, to O. L. Farris and wife, a daughter. 22 Nov 1901--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burton died at Moberly Sunday. 22 Nov 1901--Married, near Higbee, MO, at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Hudson, on Wednesday eve, Nov 20, 1901, Miss Mary Farley and Mr. John M. Hudson, Rev. C. S. Rennison, of Fayette, performing the ceremony. A large number of relatives and friends attended the wedding and the young couple received a large number of useful and valuable presents. Miss Farley is one of Higbee's most popular young ladies, and the groom one of our nicest young men. To this worthy young couple the News extends best wishes. 22 Nov 1901--Word was received here Sunday that Emmett Farris, of near this place who had been at work on a railroad section in southwestern Kansas had been run over by a train and killed, and that the body was held subject to the order of his relatives. His father telegraphed to send the body home and it arrived Wednesday night at 10 o'clock, and was immediately taken home and buried next day. We have been unable to learn any of the particulars of the sad affair. The body was ground to pieces and his head split, but he was easily identified by those that knew him. He leaves a wife. 22 Nov 1901--It was reported here Wednesday morning that Claude Weir had been killed by a C & A train at Centralia the night before, and as he was well known there it was supposed the report was true. But we are glad to state that it was not, the dead man being Raymond Ware of Columbia. Upon receipt of the news his brother, W. E. Weir, telegraphed his brother at Ash Grove, MO, and accompanied by T. H. Walton left on the first train for Centralia. Before they reached that place word was received from Ash Grove stating that Clause was there and had been since the burial of his father there three weeks ago. 29 Nov 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Ed, the son of Joe Robinson and wife, who moved to Oklahoma about two months ago, died last Wednesday evening at 6:00 o'clock. His remains were brought home and interred in the family burying ground last Sunday evening at 2:00 o'clock. 29 Nov 1901--J. D. Mobley will leave early in December for the Indian Territory where he will locate. 29 Nov 1901--Born, on the 27th, to B. F. Kirby and wife, a daughter. 29 Nov 1901--Born, on the 23rd, to A. B. Heathman and wife, a daughter. 29 Nov 1901--Dr. C. F. Burckhalter went to Wellsville, Thursday of last week to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Burckhalter Bunch, who died at Waterloo, Iowa, from a surgical operation. 29 Nov 1901--Mrs. E. H. Burckhalter, of Wellsville, and Mrs. Sarah Cooper, of Pennsylvania, mother and grandmother of Dr. C. F. Burckhalter, are here visiting the doctor and family. 29 Nov 1901--Miss Bertha Staltman, of Boonville, and John Munson, of St. Joseph, both deaf and dumb, were married at the former place Wednesday. The ceremony was performed in writing, and not a word or a sound was heard during the ceremony. 29 Nov 1901--Married, on Wednesday, November 27, 1901, at the residence of and by Eld. S. B. Naylor, Mr. John Miller, of near Higbee, and Miss Callie Jones of Myers. The groom is one of Randolph's best and most industrious young men and the bride one of Howard's fairest daughters. The News joins other friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.