2 Jul 1897--Mrs. Gus Adkins, of near Myres, is quite sick. 2 July 1897--Born, recently, to A. B. Johnson and wife, a daughter. 2 July 1897--One day last week as Jonas Robb and family were returning home from Huntsville, lightning struck a large tree near the road close by them, so we are informed, and Mr. Robb was rendered unconscious by the shock and other persons in the carriage were badly shocked. However, Mr. Robb regained consciousness in a short time--Armstrong Herald. 2 July 1897--J. E. Wyott last Saturday morning left Higbee with a two-horse team to move his son-in-law, Gus Jester, to Jones & Davis' coal mine near Moberly. When about three miles out the team became frightened and ran away, throwing Myrtle Wyott from the wagon and breaking her collar bone. Mr. Wyott, assisted by Wm. Burton, brought the child to town and had her wounds dressed. She is getting along nicely. 2 July 1897--One of the most pleasant events of the season was the marriage of Claude D. Marshall, to Miss Irma Mathers, the accomplished daughter of J. F. Mathers and wife, which was solemnized at the residence of bride's parents, near Renick, Wednesday evening, June 23, 1897. At an early hour the parlor was well filled with the invited guests and promptly at 8:30, the fair young couple, preceeded by Asa Ragsdale and Miss Opal Marshall, O. B. Marshall and Miss Elsie Mathers, entered the parlor, where they were met by Rev. G. A. Perkins, of Moberly, who, in a short but impressive ceremony, joined the happy couple for life. Immediately after the ceremony, they were invited into the dining room, where, in the midst of friends, mirth and merriment, they partook of a sumptuous repast. Too much cannot be said for this young couple. The bride is an accomplished young lady and of an amiable disposition, while the groom is a young man of enviable reputation. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. After September they will reside in Cairo, where Mr. Marshall has the principalship of the Cairo public school. 9 Jul 1897--Quite a number of men will leave Elliott in a few days for the West, hoping to secure work. 9 July 1897--Born, recently, to Thos. Wheeler and wife, a daughter. 9 July 1897--Died, on the 5th, infant child of Marion Murry and wife. 9 July 1897--Died, near Yates, on the 5th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Foster. 9 July 1897--The home of J. Horace Miller, on Elm street, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty marriage on Wednesday of last week. The contracting parties were Mr. Thomas A. Mitchell, a prominent young business man of Lamont, Pettis county, and Miss Minnie Maupin of Renick. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. Alfred Smith, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, of Moberly. The bride is a sister of J. N. Hamilton and Misses Dollie and Lillie Maupin, and an amiable and accomplished young lady. They left on the afternoon train for the home of the groom. The Herald joins with the friends of the bride here and elsewhere in the county in extending congratulations--Huntsville Herald. 16 July 1897--HARRISBURG ITEMS--John Williams and wife visited relatives in Rocheport Sunday. 16 July 1897--Miss Emma Chapman, of Rocheport is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Williams. 16 July 1897--Miss Virgie Hazzard died last Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, of that dreaded disease, consumption. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church last Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. Wright. 16 July 1897--IN MEMORIAM--At a meeting of a committee of the Randolph County Christian Endeavor Union, the following resolutions were passed in regard to our departed Christian friend and co-worker and treasurer, Oscar Landram, who died July 4, 1897. (the rest of the resolution adds nothing more of substance. Omitted because of time constraints.) 16 July 1897--Born on the 10th, to Garrett Lyons and wife, a son. 16 July 1897--Died, on the 10th, Geo. Welch, col, of general debility, aged about 70 years 16 July 1897--Dr. R. E. Lee, of Napton, was thrown from his buggy this week and killed. The doctor was formerly from Mexico, Mo. 23 July 1897--The NEWS is reliably informed that the damage suit of Mrs. Mollie Milliken against J. B. Andrews, which has been pending in the Howard county circuit court for some time, has been compromised. We were unable to learn upon what basis the compromise was effected. 23 July 1897--The marriage of Mr. Frank Grimes, Jr, and Miss Beulah McCausland, two well known young people of this city, was quite a surprise to relatives and friends alike here. The young couple had confided their secret to a very few most intimate friends. Sunday, Miss McCausland went to Higbee, ostensibly for a visit. On Monday, Mr. Grimes, accompanied by messrs. Paul Grigsby and James Deatherage and Rev. J. M. McManaway pastor of the first Baptist Church of this city, who was scarcely given time to go to his residence and don his "best suit of clothes," left here at 11:05 and arriving at Higbee went without delay to the residence of a "mutual friend" and in a few choice words the reverend gentlemen linked for weal or woe the destinies of the happy young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes then left for the western part of the state, where the groom will solicit for a life insurance company for a time. The groom's parents did not learn of the wedding until Tuesday. It is supposed that the bride's family was aware of the young couple's intentions. The Leader trust that they may never have cause to regret the step they have taken and that happiness and prosperity will ever attend them.--Fayette Leader. 23 July 1897--Died, on the 18th, after an illness of twelve hours, the 14 months old daughter of Sid Neal and wife. 23 July 1897--Died, near Burton, on the 19th, the 17 months old son of Gus Williams and wife. 23 July 1897--E. C. Siecott, of Moberly, was adjudged insane by the county court Monday and ordered placed in the asylum at Fulton. 23 July 1897--Born, on the 18th, to C. S. Hargis and wife, a son. 23 July 1897--Died, near Hallsville, on the 17th, Thos. Pemberton, aged 26 years. Deceased was a son of Uncle Tip Pemberton who resides a few miles southwest of Higbee. 23 July 1897--A. W. Jones, of Nevada, an uncle of W. F. Jones, of Higbee, was stricken with paralysis Thursday of last week and for several days was in a critical condition. Mr. Jones received a card Tuesday morning stating that his uncle was some better. 24 July 1897--Married, in Higbee, on the 19th, at the residence of W. M. Whitmore and wife, Mr. Frank Grimes and Miss Beulah McCausland, both of Fayette. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. McMannoway, of Fayette. The young couple left at 2:30 p.m. over the Alton for Kansas City. The News extends good wishes. 24 July 1897--C. H. Anderson, Deputy Grand Master Workman for the A. O. U. W., will be in Higbee on July the 28th, and will deliver a lecture to the members of the order and their families. Every Brother is earnestly requested to be present on that date. This is not a public meeting, but only intended for the brotherhood and their families. W. H. Welch, Recorder. 24 July 1897--Wm. Basey, of near Myres, died suddenly last Saturday, the 17th, at the residence of J. W. Myres, near Hilldale, Mo. On Friday Mr. Basey took his wife and two children and drove to his father's, near Sebree. Soon after leaving home he was taken with a chill, which wore off towards evening. Saturday morning they gathered blackberries and in the evening started home, when he was taken with another chill, and concluded to stop at Mr. Myres' until he got better, sending his wife and children home with the berries. Mrs. Basey had not gone far before she was overtaken and asked to return to Mr. Myres, which she did, but did not arrive until Mr. Basey had passed away. The News extends to the bereaved family it's heart felt sympathy. 30 July 1897--WRONGS RIGHTED WITH A PISTOL--Daniel Rose of Palmyra Fatally Wounds The Betrayer of His Daughter--Palmyra, MO, July 23--Last Friday night Daniel Rose found Dr. J. W. Norris in the bed-room of his daughter. This morning, just before 9 o'clock, Rose met Norris on the street in front of the post office and shot him down with a revolver. After Norris was down he drew a revolver and fired two shots at Rose, but did not hit him. Norris' wound is supposed to be fatal. Daniel Rose avowed Sunday that he would kill Norris at the first opportunity. Since then Rose has been watching for him and this morning he concealed himself in the rear part of the store room and watched for Dr. Norris to go to the post-office. Just as Dr. Norris came along and was about to enter the office Rose shot him in the back. Norris fell to the sidewalk and while lying there drew his revolver and shot at Rose twice, but neither ball took effect. Rose was immediately arrested, disarmed and placed in jail. Dr. Norris was conveyed to his home and Dr. Hays of Hannibal sent for. There is intense excitement in Palmyra, but no one censures Rose for his act. Norris was one of the leading physicians in Marion county. His wife is prostrated over the sad affair, and it is feared that she will not recover from the terrible shock. The general comment is that Rose was justified in killing the man who invaded his household. The affair that caused today's shooting has been the talk of the town since last Sunday. About 1 o'clock that morning Dr. Norris, a leading physician of the city, carried a ladder to the residence of Daniel Rose, a near neighbor, ascending to the second story of the house and entered the room occupied by Katie Rose, the pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rose. The father and mother, who slept on the first floor, were awakened by a noise upstairs, and believing that burglars had entered the house, Mr. Rose armed himself with a butcher knife and ascended the stairs. On reaching his daughter's room Rose was horrified to find his neighbor, Dr. Norris, in her apartment and partially disrobed. Rose rushed furiously on the doctor with his butcher knife, threatening to kill him on the spot. Norris, however, was the more powerful of the two men, and he defended himself so vigorously that Rose was soon disabled. He was badly bruised about the head and face and bled freely. Mrs. Rose ran out of the house screaming murder and people turned out en masse to help catch a burglar, as they supposed. This frightened the doctor, who ran out of the house, jumped over a board fence reached his own home and secreted himself in his barn. Miss Rose is 20 years old, fascinating and beautiful. The next morning after the sensational events given above she and her father disappeared. Dr. Norris has appeared as usual at his office but has refused to talk about the affair. 30 July 1897--Orville Pitney intends leaving in a couple of weeks for Colorado. 30 July 1897--Jas. Dougherty who was tried at Fayette last week for the murder of Jas. Dennis at Burton about a year ago, was acquitted. 30 July 1897--A. L. Eastman was found hanging to the limb of a tree on the farm of S. A. Moss, near Callao, Sunday. In the man's pocket was found a note saying that poor health was the cause of the act. Eastman had recently worked in the coal mines at Ardmore. 30 July 1897--Died, in Moberly, on the 27 inst, of heart failure, Mrs. Mary Nicholson, wife of J. F. Nicholson, general foreman of the Wabash car department. The remains were taken to Litchfield, Ill, for interment. 30 July 1897--J. H. Hardin of Prairie township was in town Wednesday. He reports a fine prospect for corn. Mr. Hardin is being urged to enter the race for Sheriff next spring. He is well known in the county and would make a strong race. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.