10 Oct 1902--Born, on the 7th, to Robert McCormic and wife, a son. 10 Oct 1902--Miss Lulu, only daughter of Dr. Thos. Irwin, of Moberly, died at her home in that city on the 8th inst, of consumption, aged 26 years. 10 Oct 1902--MISS ORA BELLE CLEETON DEAD--Again has the death angel visited Higbee, this time taking from our midst one of our most popular and estimable young ladies, Miss Ora Belle Cleeton, who died at the home of her father, A. C. Cleeton, near town Wednesday evening, October 8, 1902, aged 23 years. She had been very poorly for some time from that dread disease, consumption, and while her death was looked for almost any time, it came as a surprise. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Thursday evening, of which church she was a devoted member, by Eld. Copher of Moberly, after which the remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large concourse of friends where she was laid to rest by the side of her sister, Virgie, who died about four years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss besides a father and two brothers, a host of relatives and friends. The grief-stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community. 10 Oct 1902--Miss Martha Vincent, daughter of Wm. H. Vincent, was married in Colorado Springs on Sept 28, 1902, to Mr. Samuel Kinnear of that place. Her many friends here join the News in extending best wishes. 10 Oct 1902--Odus Bradley was badly hurt at the old Higbee mine Tuesday. He was on the main entry on his way home from work and had stepped to one side to let a trip of empty cars pass, when the cars jumped the track, striking a lot of timbers, causing a heavy fall of dirt and rock which crushed him to the ground. He is resting as well as could be expected. 10 Oct 1902--Married, in Higbee, on October 8, 1902, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, Miss Sadie Davis and Mr. Wm. Mooney, Rev. Ben Robson, officiating. Only the most intimate friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride and groom are among Higbee's most popular young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy life. 10 Oct 1902--Married, at the residence of Dr. J. C. Mapel in this city, on Wednesday afternoon Oct 1, 1902, Mr. J. P. Banning to Miss Alma Smith, Dr. Mapel officiating. The contracting parties both reside in the vicinity of Yates. Mr. Banning is an industrious young farmer of good moral character and exemplary habits and is highly respected by his fellowmen. The bride is a most estimable young lady--Armstrong Herald. 17 Oct 1902--Born, on the 11th, to G. E. Lessly and wife, a daughter. 17 Oct 1902--Born, on the 12th, to Martin Tabor and wife, a daughter. 17 Oct 1902--Mrs. Chip Paulfrey, who has been seriously ill for several months, was taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. David Williams, the first of the week so she could have better attention. 17 Oct 1902--Reuben Long Jr, deputy recorder of Howard county, attempted suicide Monday by shooting himself. He fired two shots but only one took effect, passing through his right lung. He was a most exemplary young man and no cause is known for his act. He refused to say why he wished to end his life. At the hour of going to press (Thursday night) he was still alive, but was not expected to recover. 17 Oct 1902--A FATAL ACCIDENT--Wm. Feeland Dies From Injuries Received in Being Dashed Against Tree--Wm. Feeland, aged 25 years, son of W. R. Feeland, living about five miles south of town was thrown against a tree by a horse last Saturday evening and received injuries from which he died Monday night. He had spent the day in Higbee and, in company with several other young men of the same neighborhood was going home when a horse trade was proposed when near home. He was showing his companions how his horse could run when the accident happened. A large tree was standing in the road where the road curved and it is supposed the horse either got beyond his control or else Feeland thought it would pass on the opposite side from the one it did, as he was leaning toward the tree with the horse as it made the turn. The horse barely missed the tree, while Feeland's head struck it squarely. His skull was crushed. As soon as his companions saw what had happened they hurried to him but found him unconscious, of course. They took him to his father's house and medical aid was speedily summoned, but his injuries were of such a nature that medical science was of no avail. He died Monday night without having regained consciousness or having moved a muscle, not even so much as an eyelash. Interment was made at New Hope. The aged father has the sympathy of all in his sad bereavement. 24 Oct 1902--J. B. Martin died at his home in Moberly on the 22nd of general debility. 24 Oct 1902--Mrs. Thos. Reynolds of near Burton, aged 82 years, fell Friday and broke her thigh. 24 Oct 1902--Ezra Hopper, aged 28, died at his home near Yates on the 19th of typhoid fever. 24 Oct 1902--Marshall Barnett, a prominent farmer residing near Harrisburg, fell dead Tuesday evening. He was about 65 years old and unmarried. 24 Oct 1902--Reuben Long, of Fayette, who shot himself on the 13th inst, with suicidal intent, died on the 18th. Unrequited love is given as the reason for his act. 24 Oct 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--J. H. Dougherty and wife, G. H. Dougherty and wife and Mrs. Anna Adkins will start Wednesday on a pleasure tour of Oklahoma where they will visit relatives before returning. 24 Oct 1902--LOCUST GROVE ITEMS--Rumor has it that J. L. Andrews has sold his farm near Myers and will move with his family to Audrain county. Old Howard is hard to beat and though we deeply regret to lose him our best wishes go with him. 31 Oct 1902--John Wyatt and wife are visiting Illinois relatives. 31 Oct 1902--W. A. Davis and son Joe, left Monday for Taylorville, Ill. Mr. Davis' family will follow later. 31 Oct 1902--Thos. R. Davis, aged about 60 years, was killed Wednesday in Sturgeon, his home, by falling from a house on which he was working. 31 Oct 1902--We are pained to announce that David Davis of this place is critically ill at the home of his brother in Elliott. While at work in the Interstate mine here Saturday he was struck on the abdomen by a fall of rock and considerably bruised. He thought nothing of the matter and Sunday went to Elliott for a visit. While going to the depot he stepped into a posthole and wrenched his back very severely just above the hips. By the time he reached Elliott he was very sick, but managed to reach his brother's house. Dr. Burkhalter was hastily summoned and he found him suffering from an internal hemorrhage. All that could be done for him was done but it was found to save his life an operation was necessary. This was performed Thursday morning by Drs. Burkhalter of Higbee and Cuppaidge and Mangus, of Moberly. It left Mr. Davis very weak but he rallied from it in a remarkable manner and at the hour of going to press he is reported as resting as well as could be expected, but with the chances of recovery decidedly against him. 31 Oct 1902--When the census enumerators made their rounds they found in the United States 667 boys under 15 years of age who were married. This is one of the interesting facts disclosed by the census report on the conjugal conditions of the inhabitants of the United States. There were 3,785 married girls under 15 years of age. The infant widowers under 15 numbered 33, and infant widows 126. There were seven divorced boys and thirty divorced girls under 15. New York and Pennsylvania led in the number of boy husbands, each having 46. Texas led in the number of girl wives, with 347. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.