3 July 1896--Born, on the 26th, to B. F. Bagby and wife, a son. 3 July 1896--J. H. Andrews, of near Moberly, hauled his household goods here Monday and shipped them to Fort Scott, where he will locate with his family. 3 July 1896--Died--One of the saddest deaths that has occurred here for a long time was that of Dr. Robert Nichols which occurred at 5:30 yesterday morning, the 2nd, after an illness of six days. He was taken Friday of last week with convulsions and continued to grow worse until death came. Deceased was 28 years old and leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss. The remains will be taken to Boone county today for interment. 3 July 1896--The 14-year-old son of David Embree, colored, living three miles northwest of Higbee was accidentally shot Saturday evening and so badly wounded that he died Sunday evening. Embree and a colored boy by the name of Pitts were scuffling over the possession of a loaded gun when it was discharged with results as stated above. 3 July 1896--Jim Broaddus and John Roper, two Fayette Negroes, became engaged in a quarrel at that place last Saturday and both emptied their guns at each other. When the smoke of the battle had cleared away it was found that Roper was dead while Broaddus was not hurt. The killing was in self defense. 10 July 1896--Pole Andrews is talking of organizing a company to put in a telephone line from Bunker Hill to Higbee. This would be a great convenience for the people in that community. 10 July 1896--Born, on July 3, to Chas. Robb and wife, a daughter. 10 July 1896--M. Murphy left Tuesday night for Nillwood, Ill, to attend the funeral of his mother who died at that place Tuesday. 10 July 1896--Mrs. Nelly Little, of Streeter, Ill, is here visiting her sister, Mrs John Loyd. 10 July, 1896--Died, near Yates, on the 4th, of consumption, Mrs. Frank King, aged 28 years. 10 July, 1896--Mrs. Scott, wife of Dr. A. W. Scott, died suddenly at Huntsville Thursday of last week. 10 July 1896--G. L. Williams and wife leave today for Centralia, to attend the 80th anniversary of his grandfather, Giles Adams. 10 July 1896--Married, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 6, 1896, Mr. Frank E. Maguire, of Higbee, to Miss Agnes Monahan, of that place. The happy couple arrived here Tuesday where they will make their future home. The News extends good wishes. 17 July 1896--Mrs J. A. Lloyd and her sister, Mrs. Nellie Little left last night for Huntsville to attend the funeral of one of their little nieces, who died at Nevada Wednesday. 17 July 1896--Born, on the 16th, to Joel Robb and wife, a son. 17 July 1896--The friends of W. H. Winn, of Broadie's Landing, Tennessee, were shocked last Friday to learn of the death of his wife which occurred at that place Thursday of last week. 17 July 1896--Died, in Higbee, on the 16th, the 21-months-old son of Ed Smith and wife. 17 July 1896--James Young, living seven miles northeast of Sturgeon, was drowned while bathing in his pond Friday of last week. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. W. F. Fullington, of Higbee. 17 July 1896--Died, in Higbee, on the 12th, Mrs. Mattie Maxfield, wife of B. F. Maxfield, of consumption, aged 40 years, 3 months, and one day. Deceased bore her suffering with great fortitude and courage, and as the end approached, she called her family and friends around her and bid each one an affectionate farewell and quietly passed away. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday by Rev. Belle Green after which the remains were followed by a large number of relatives and friends to the family burying ground on the old Botts farm, where they were tenderly placed by loving hands. Deceased leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 17 July 1896--Born, on the 12th to Robert Jones and wife, a daughter. 17 July 1896--Died, on the 14th, the 11-months-old child of John A. Wyott and wife. 24 July 1896--Born, on the 17th, to Wm. Collier and wife, a daughter. 24 July 1896--Died, in Higbee, on the 19th, Edna, the two-year-old daughter of Lud Newman and wife. The remains were taken to Roanoke Monday for interment. 24 July 1896--Died, in Huntsville, on the 18th, Wm. Prosser, aged 27 years. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Rees Beddow, of Higbee. 24 July 1896--Born, on the 20th, to Mat Briggs and wife a daughter. 24 July 1896--Born, near Myres, on the 22nd, to Wm. Basey and wife, a son. 24 July 1896--Rees Beddow went to Huntsville Sunday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. Prosser. 24 July 1896--The platform at the ware house of the Company store gave way under the weight of 35 barrels of salt Tuesday evening. G. A. Dougherty's shepherd dog who had crawled under the platform to protect himself from the sun, was caught and so badly crippled that Mr. Dougherty had him killed. He was a great favorite with the family and they deeply regret the accident. 31 July 1896--Jas Collins, a former resident of Higbee, was here a short time Saturday evening and while here acted very strangely. He was not seen in town till supper time, when he appeared at the residence of Mit Andrews in the east part of town, and asked Mrs. Andrews to fix him supper. He also gave Mr. Andrews 25 cents and asked him to get a half pint of whiskey for him. While Mr. Andrews was gone to town for the whiskey, Collins left the house and went two blocks northeast to a vacant house that he owned up to a short time ago, entered the building and remained a short time. B. F. Maxfield who was well acquainted with him, went over to the building to see him but could not find him anywhere about the place. About an hour later a son of Mr. Cleeton, who had been at work in the woods east of town says that he saw him making his way east through the woods. He never returned for his supper or his whiskey. Many think the man is crazy. 31 July 1896--Died, in Higbee, on the 27th, Mrs. Jane Farley, of cancer of the stomach, aged 54 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Tuesday evening by Rev. Belle Green, after which the remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large number of friends, where they were laid to rest by loving hands. Deceased leaves four children all of whom are about grown, to mourn her loss. 31 July 1896--IN MEMORIAM--another home has been saddened by a visit from the Angel of Death. Mrs. Fannie Winn, daughter of Mrs. S. E. Baker, departed this life on Thursday eve, July 9, 1896, at her home in Brodies Landing, Tennessee. She was born near McMullin, MO, November 26, 1864, was married to W. H. Winn, November 13, 1883. She united with the Christian church at Harrisburg, MO, the following year. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Lexington, Tenn, July 11, 1896. She leaves a mother, four brothers, three sisters, husband and two boys and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was always a faithful, loving and obedient daughter and sister, a tender loving wife and mother. Of her it may be truly said: "To know her was to love her." Though her health had been broken for several years, she never murmured and was ready to go when she heard the welcome plaudit, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joys prepared for thee." Dear friends, do not weep. She is not lost, but gone before and your loss is her eternal gain. You cannot call her back but you can go to her. The kinds friends at Lexington made many floral offerings, among them a beautiful wreath of pure white roses from the ladies of the church of which she was a member. A RELATIVE. 31 July 1896--Born, on the 24th, to Robert Harris and wife, a daughter. 31 July 1896--The question with many of our citizens is, if Jas. Collins was not crazy what was he here for? 31 July 1896--Born, near Elliott, on the 25th, to Henry Owen and wife, a son. 31 July 1896--Wm Glenn, a Negro about 25 years old, was killed at Huntsville Friday night of last week by a train. While waiting for a train he sat down on the edge of the platform and fell asleep. A fast train came along and before he could get out of the way it struck him, killing him almost instantly. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.