7 Dec 1900--Jas. Humphrey and family were called to Armstrong Sunday by the death of Mrs. Humphrey's brother, J. Elmer Green, who was killed at Hamilton, MO, Saturday, by being run over by the cars. Mr. Green was a brakeman on the Burlington and at the time of the accident was making a flying switch. When he signaled the engineer, after pulling the pin, the latter pulled the throttle wide open, causing the engine to run from under Mr. Green, letting him fall in the center of the track, where he was caught by the two cars that were being switched. His right arm was mashed into a pulp and his skull badly fractured. He lived about ten minutes after being taken out, but never regained consciousness. Deceased was a brother of Rev. N. B. Green formerly of this place, and was well known here, and his many friends regret to learn of his untimely death. 7 Dec 1900--A telegram from Thos. S. Carter of Sturgeon informs us of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Maude Farley, who died at that place Wednesday night, of consumption. burial will take place today. Deceased was a niece of Mrs. J. J. Whitmire and W. D. Baker of this place. 7 Dec 1900--Samuel Talcott, the Wabash agent at Renick, and Mrs. Susan Deer, were married at that place on Nov 25, 1900. 7 Dec 1900--Born, on the 5th, to Frank Pitney and wife, a daughter. 7 Dec 1900--Born, on the 5th, to Ed Smith and wife a son. 7 Dec 1900--CLARK ITEMS--Mrs. N. B. Green passed through here Sunday on her way to Armstrong to attend the funeral of Mr. Elmer Green who was killed at Brookfield, MO, Dec 1. 7 Dec 1900--Married, in Renick, MO, Sunday, Dec 2, 1900, Mr. W. R. Jones and Miss Gwendolyn Watkins, both of Higbee, Eld. John McCune, of Renick officiating. The contracting parties are two of Higbee's popular young people and their friends here wish them a happy married life. 7 Dec 1900--John M. Collins, who had been seriously ill for some time, died at his residence six miles north west of Higbee, Saturday, December 1, 1900, aged 78 years. Deceased spent his life, with the exception of two years in California, on the farm on which he died. He was never married, and devoted most of his long life to an invalid sister who was confined to her bed for 45 years. He was buried Sunday on the home place. 14 Dec 1900--STURGEON ITEMS--Henry A. Farley of Peoria, Ill, attended the funeral of Mrs. Maude Farley here the past week. 14 Dec 1900--The remains of Pearl Carter will be removed from Sturgeon cemetery to Pisgah about the first of the new year and re-interred by the side of her sister, Mrs. Farley, who was buried there last week. Miss Carter died in Oct 1892, aged 17. 14 Dec 1900--MAUDE MAY FARLEY--IN MEMORIAM--(poem)--Maude May Farley, daughter of Thos. S. and Melissa Carter, was born August 2, 1870, in Audrain county, MO, about a mile southwest of Pisgah church, where she was buried; came to Sturgeon with her parents in 1871; was educated in Sturgeon High School; married to Frank L. Farley, of Columbia, MO, December 13, 1893; moved to Sedalia, MO, in 1896 and died in Sturgeon, MO, at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday night, December 5, 1900, aged 30 years, 3 months and 3 days. She had long been a sufferer with that dread of all diseases, consumption, but during all her sickness, which lasted for over two years, not one word of complaint ever escaped her lips, and it can be truthfully said that she exhibited remarkable patience and courage throughout, never giving up until the icy hands of death clasped her in their unyielding embrace. Just before the dread summons came, when all around her were weeping, she said to her mother, "fix my pillow and let me go to sleep." She then called to Pearl (a sister who died in 1892) to "hold the light," and soon she crossed over the dark river and fell asleep never to awake until the resurrection morn. Her funeral was preached at the residence of her parents by Rev. J. D. Hunt, pastor of the Methodist Church here, after which her remains were laid to rest in Pisgah cemetery, three miles north of Sturgeon. Her husband's four brothers, H. A. Farley, of Peoria, Ill; W. E. and L. R. Farley, of Columbia; R. E. Farley, of Sedalia, and her two brothers, Boone and Don Carter, acted as pall-bearers, and her grave was strewn with flowery wreaths woven by tender hands of loving friends far and near. She leaves a father and mother, husband; two brothers and two sisters, but no children. She is gone, but her memory liveth. Her kind and affectionate husband, who clung to her with rare devotion and ministered to her every want, is bereft of a loving and dutiful wife and his head droops in sorrow at the sight of his now desolate home; her parents mourn the loss of one of the idols of their hearts, and her brothers and sisters weep with an almost inconsolable grief. But the waving grass will canopy her eternal couch, loving and tender hands will tapestry it with fragrant flowers, while the winds of time will sing her requiem; yet her memory will ever remain green in the hearts of her relatives and friends. 14 Dec 1900--Mr. John M. Collins, the subject of this sketch, was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, Feb 17, 1822, and died Dec 1, 1900, at 5:30 p.m., 1900, and was buried at 3 o'clock, p.m., Dec 2, in the family grave yard on the farm where he lived. His father died when he was quite small and his mother, four sons and one daughter removed to Missouri in 1834 and bought the farm on which he died. Mr. Collins was the third son. After his brothers were married and left home, he remained on the home farm caring for his mother and sister until their deaths. His sister, who was an invalid, was confined to her bed for 40 years; and only preceded him to the grave a few years. Mr. Collins never married. He lived more for the comfort of others than for himself. He was an honorable gentleman, highly respected by all who knew him, and was ever ready to do good for others. He has gone to his reward and will be missed by those who knew him. We sympathize with those who were near and dear to him. May we all realize that we too are passing away and prepare to meet the summons when it comes. (poem). 14 Dec 1900--Born, on the 8th, to Geo. Asberry and wife, a son. 14 Dec 1900--IN MEMORIAM--Robert S. Mattocks was born in Ohio June 5, 1829. He grew to manhood in his native state and came to Missouri in 1845, locating in Montgomery county, where he resided until 1892, when he moved to Higbee, Mo. During the civil war he served the Union cause under Gen. Thomas. He was honorably discharged in 1865, and resumed his occupation in the peaceful walks of life, that of farming. He married Miss Jane Parsons in 1864, and to this union was born four children, all of whom are living. He loved his country and instilled that love into the hearts of his children. He was genial, warm hearted and generous and was noted for his perseverance and industry. He sought to rear his children in the ways of industry, integrity and usefulness. He united with the C. P. church in 1879, and spent his leisure hours in reading his Bible. On June 8, 1900, he was stricken with dropsy, and on the advice of the family physician, he went to the Soldier's Home at Ft. Leavenworth, Kas, for treatment. For awhile he seemed to improve, and visited his family in Higbee, but soon grew worse and returned to the home where he died very suddenly on Nov 25, 1900. The message announcing his death was delayed in transmittal so that his body had been laid to rest ere any of his family knew of his death. He was buried at the Home with military honors, Nov 26, 1900. His labors on earth are finished and he has gone to his reward, but his life and teachings we will ever keep fresh and green in our memories. With sad and sorrowing hearts we bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and we pray that our future lives may be such that the Father of all will re-unite us on yonder shore where death, parting and sorrow are never known. Father, we bless you. Our hearts ache with sorrow at the loss of your companionship, but we hope to meet you in Heaven. Mrs. Jane Mattocks, W. W. Mattocks, C. E. Mattocks, Lena Mattocks, J. R. Mattocks. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.