Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--A SHOOTING NEAR HUNTSVILLE--Roy Burton, a Huntsville bartender, but who lives in the country near that place, shot Ben Henry also of near that place, at his home Monday, and thinking he had killed Henry went to town and gave himself up, telling the offices where Henry might be found. Burton, it is reported, had repeatedly warned Henry to remain away from his home, and when he returned unexpectedly Monday afternoon Henry went out of one door as Burton came in through another. The latter followed when the shooting took place. Henry, it is said, was also given a terrible beating. The latter was taken to a Moberly hospital. His recovery is confidently expected. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--Born, on the 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Holtzclaw, a son. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--W. F. Cain was here from Moberly this week and sold his residence property, now occupied by Adam Goett, in the east part of town, to David Magruder. It will be occupied, we learn by the latter's daughter, Mrs. M. T. Stevenson. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33, No 29--W. A. Fowler, who has been farming near Cheyenne, Wyo., for the past fifteen years, arrived Monday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Fowler. He has disposed of his interests in the West and will leave in a few days for the southern part of this state with the view of locating. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--May Shafer and bride returned Thursday after a three-weeks' stay at Excelsior Springs, Brunswick and Salisbury. They were met at the train by a party of friends armed with pans, bells, etc., and given a warm and noisy reception as well as a free ride down town in a Katy mail cart. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--Len, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Major, while at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Burckhartt of northwest of town Sunday, met with a very painful accident, being shot in the left hand with a shotgun. In company with Mr. Burckhartt's son of about the same age, he had gone to the field for some corn, and unknown to Mr. Burckhartt had taken the gun along, thinking they might get a rabbit or two. The next thing Mr. Burckhartt knew his son came running to the house and told him that Len had been shot, but neither of the boys could tell how the accident happened. Dr. Burckhalter was called and he found that one or several shot had entered the third finger between first and second joints splitting it as smoothly as if it had been cut with a knife. The shot went through the bone and then passed through the second finger in about the same place, but not injuring the bone. The skin over the joint of the little finger was broken. In just what position he could have been holding the gun, or how he could have been shot at all without more than one or two shot striking him will never be known. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--Jasper Roberts went to Kansas City Thursday for a visit with his sons, Bernice and James, who have good positions in the city. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--DEATH OF MORGAN HUDSON--Found Dead in His Home--Had Been Dead Two Weeks--The many Higbee friends and acquaintances of Morgan Hudson, one of the community's oldest and best known farmers, were shocked Sunday morning when news came that he had been found dead at his home east of town, and were horrified beyond measure when it was learned later that he had probably been dead two weeks. Mr. Hudson, who resided on a farm just east of town, had been living along since the death of his wife a year ago last August, and although he was in his usual health and was able to come to town every few days as usual, many of his friends had suggested to him that he should move to town or get some one to stay with him, as the very thing that happened might occur. So far as known, the last time Mr. Hudson was in town, and the last time he was seen alive, was on October 18, when he brought some eggs to town, returning home about noon. Not having seen him or heard from him since that time, John Whitmore a nephew, of west of town, went to the house last Sunday morning to pay him a visit. As soon as he arrived he knew something was wrong, for Mr. Hudson's shepherd dog, which was confined to the yard by a high woven wire fence, which it was impossible for him to break through to scale, was all but starved to death and had gone mad. It was killed later. Mr. Whitmore made his way to the house and finding all the doors and windows securely locked, returned to the residence of Wm. Hurshman and accompanied by the latter returned and forced an entrance. They found Mr. Hudson in bed and the body was in such a horrible condition that they all but fainted, both from the sight and odor. The news was brought to town and many went out, among them Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie, who found no evidence of foul play. It was his opinion that death had resulted from natural causes and that it perhaps came suddenly, as the body was lying on its back with the covers pulled up over the breast. From the position of the body and the condition of the bed and covers, it is supposed that Mr. Hudson never moved after he retired. The only thing about the place to indicate that he might have taken sick and gone to bed, was the fact that the remains of his last meal were found on the table, together with the usual lot of unwashed dishes. The coroner was summoned and held an inquest, the finding of the jury being that death was due to natural causes, and that death had occurred on or about Oct. 18. The jury was borne out in this supposition by the fact that that date was the last one crossed out on a calendar on the wall, it having been Mr. Hudson's habit for years, as an aid to his memory, to mark out each day as it passed. The body was in such a state of decomposition that it had to be lifted from the bed to the casket by means of the sheet on which it lay, the arms dropping off as the transfer was made. Interment was made the following day at Ebenezer. Mr. Hudson was 76 years old and was born in Kentucky and came to this state while a very small, boy, locating in this vicinity, where he had since resided. He is survived by a son, John, of Flint, Mich., and a daughter, Mrs. Laura Payne of St. Louis. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Whitmore, Sr., and two brothers, Berry of Roanoke and Sims, of Moberly, besides a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. Mr. Hudson was a good man and a good citizen, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, and those who had lived neighbors to him testify to the fact that a better neighbor could not be desired. He was a deeply religious man, and united with the Christian church at this place over 50 years ago. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--DR. TURNER TO LEAVE HIGBEE--Dr. Howard Turner, who moved to Higbee from Kansas City a short time ago for the practice of dentistry, and who was building up a good practice, having a chance for a much better location in Billings, Okla., this week sold his office and practice to Dr. J. N. Dillon of Collinsville, Ill., who is now in charge. Dr. and Mrs. Turner will leave at once for Oklahoma. They will be missed by a wide circle of friends who give them up with genuine regret. Dr. Dillon is a young man of fine appearance and address and comes highly recommended as a first class dentist. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--FORMER STURGEON WOMAN DEAD--Mrs. Ida Harris Burton, widow of Frank E. Burton, formerly of Sturgeon, died at her home in Kansas City on the 22nd. She was 61 years old and is survived by one son. Interment was made at Centralia, her old home. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cave of Kansas City are the guests of Higbee relatives and friends. Mr. Cave, who has been employed as an automobile mechanic since going to Kansas City will move to Detroit. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--Riley Land who went to Cleveland Ohio, several weeks ago for a visit with his sister, Mrs. Henry Angelburger, and who got a job as a mechanic in an automobile factory, came home Tuesday for a short visit. Friday, 7 Nov 1919, Vol 33. No 29--Little Miss Helen Humphrey was given a pleasant surprise last Friday evening, when she returned home from school, to find that a surprise Halloween party had been prepared for her and a number of her school mates. They were met at the door by the old witch, (Miss Orpha Hudson) who conducted them to the wigwam of the Indian fortune teller (Miss Ruby Hudson) to have their fortunes told, which caused much merriment and laughter. After having their fortunes told, they then played the game of pinning the tail on an elephant, and prizes were given for the best pinners. Miss Charlotte Burkhalter won first prize and Francis Randolph won record honors. They were then invited to the table, on which sat a grinning Jack-o-Lantern, carved from a pumpkin, where they were served a three course Halloween lunch. The little guests departed for their homes just before dark, wishing Helen many more such happy occasions. Those present, Mary Roberts, Charlotte Burkhalter, Verna Lee Dennis, Loreta Lessly, Carrie Helen Dinwiddie, Rankin Little, Francis Randolph. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.