7 June 1901--WM. CAMPBELL DEAD--Wm. Campbell of this place died at the residence of his son-in-law Robert Jackson, of near Burton, on Monday evening, June 3. On Tuesday, May 28, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left to spend some days with their son-in-law, and Wednesday passed a very pleasant day with relatives in that vicinity, returning to Mr. Jackson's that night. Thursday morning he was feeling as well as usual, but about 9 a.m. he found a change coming over him and soon fell prostrate, stricken with paralysis. He received the best care and medical treatment, but without avail. On Monday evening at 6:20, he passed away. Mr. Campbell would have been 76 years old on the 29th inst. He was born in Indiana, where he married Elizabeth Wrighthouse and moved to this state about 34 years ago. He settled on a farm 1 1/2 miles west of Myers, in Howard county, where he lived until about a year ago when he sold his farm and came to live in Higbee. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were born 10 children, all of whom--save three, who are dead,--are living in Howard and Randolph counties. The interment was at the cemetery at New Hope church, where a very large concourse of friends and neighbors assembled to pay the last tribute of affection and respect to one who was highly esteemed for his sterling qualities. There were no regular funeral services. The casket was merely taken into the church where some songs, which he always delighted to hear sung, were rendered, a portion of scripture read and a few words of consolation addressed to the sorrowing relatives. This course was adopted according to the wish of the deceased, who did not approve of funeral services as conducted at the present day. Mr. Campbell was a Mexican war veteran. 7 June 1901--Born, on the May 31, to Milton Bradley and wife, a daughter. 7 June 1901--Born, on the 3rd, to Ray Lyman and wife, a son. 7 June 1901--At a dance given a few miles southeast of town last Saturday night a fight occurred in which Ben Bradley, of Elliott, was stabbed in the right lung and Jas. Bradley, his cousin, of Howard county, had an arm badly cut. At first it was thought that Ben's wound would prove fatal but it is now thought he will recover. We were unable to learn the cause of the difficulty, or who did the cutting. 7 June 1901--Mrs. Ella Pruitt Wallis died at her late residence, No. 107 North Fourth street, at 4 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases. She was born in Fort Henry, MO, in 1826, and lived just three days after reaching her 75th birthday. She had been in feeble health for several years but was not compelled to take her bed until the last few months. Despite her physical suffering she bore her burden with Christian fortitude and was resigned and willing to face her Maker. In her early days she gained the deep friendship of a great number of our citizens by the help and tenderness with which she watched and cared for her sick friends. No one, either rich or poor, ever lacked the least attention or comfort when "Grandma" Wallis was around. She leaves a husband, James Wallis, one daughter, Miss Mattie; two sons, Tobe, of New Mexico and William, of Texas, and a brother, Asa Pruitt, of Roanoke, to mourn her loss, besides a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence, Burial in Oakland cemetery--Moberly Democrat, Jun 3. Deceased was an aunt of F. M. and J. B. Tymony of this place, who, in company with Miss Carrie Tymony, were in attendance at the funeral. 14 June 1901--Miss Roberta Howell, of Kirksville, is the guest of her uncle, W. I. Williams. 14 June 1901--We learn from A. C. Burton that his daughter, Mrs. John T. Perkins, is very sick with typhoid fever at her home in Savannah, Tenn. 14 June 1901--DEATH OF JOHN WHITMORE--"Uncle" John Whitmore, who had been suffering from cancer for a number of years, died at his home one mile west of Higbee on Sunday morning, June 9, 1901. Deceased was born near Lexington, KY, on October 8, 1822, and was, therefore, at the time of his death, aged 78 years, eight months and one day. He came to Missouri when about 21 years of age, and on October 17, 1860, he was married to Miss Sallie Hudson. To this union were born three children--one daughter and two sons, two of whom died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, a son, John, a daughter, Mrs. W. R. Pattrick, and a brother, besides a large circle of relatives and friends. Wishing to be buried on the farm on which he lived so long, Mr. Whitmore several years ago set aside a very beautiful spot for a cemetery which he incorporated and suitably fenced. He also erected a very imposing entrance gate, expecting the cemetery to be used by the city some day. Realizing that he could live only a few years at best, he reserved a lot for himself and family when they should be called hence, and had erected at the head of the grave he was soon to occupy a very beautiful monument. Here his remains were tenderly laid to rest Monday evening in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends who had gathered to pay the last sad rites to a departed friend. The News extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. 21 June 1901--STORM AT BOONVILLE--One Man Killed by Falling Walls--Nine Persons Injured--Roofs Torn Off Buildings--Boonville, MO, June 19--The most disastrous storm of rain and wind that ever fell in this section visited Boonville at 6:45 o'clock this evening. Tobe Fisher was killed in the main street by the falling walls of a large brick, two-story building. The roof was blown off the Sombart's mill, the Commercial Bank and many residences. A large brick foundry near the river front was completely destroyed. Hundreds of trees were destroyed. Many small craft on the river front were blown adrift. The heaviest loser is the Bell Telephone Company, whose exchange is almost completely destroyed. The local exchange was also damaged. One death has been reported and nine injuries. The wind was from the northwest and followed the river. Three inches of rain fell in less than twenty minutes. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 19th, to Silas Bradley and wife, a son. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 17th, to Thos. Russell and wife, a daughter. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 14th, to John Wilkinson and wife, a daughter. 21 June 1901--Born, on the 15th to H. H. Goldsberry and wife, of Pleasant Green, a son. 21 June 1901--Mrs. S. S. Ridgway died at her home 5 miles southeast of Higbee, on Wednesday, June 19, 1901, of consumption, aged about 40 years. Deceased leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. 21 June 1901--We learn from B. F. Andrews that his daughter, Miss Annette, is quite sick at the residence of her grandfather, Gus Adkins, near Myers. 21 June 1901--John R. Christian, formerly a leading lawyer of this county, died in St. Louis Monday. The remains were laid to rest in Moberly Wednesday. 21 June 1901--John T. Martin died at his home in this place Friday morning, June 14, 1901, of consumption, aged about 32 years. John was born and raised here and was one of our most respected colored citizens. He had been in the barber business for himself since 1887, and was known to everyone and counted his friends by his acquaintances. The remains were taken to New Hope, Howard county, for interment. 21 June 1901--IN MEMORIAM--Died, June 3rd, 1901, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Jackson, of Burton, William Campbell, in the 76th year of his age. Deceased was born in Indiana, where he married Miss Elizabeth Righthouse. Ten children came to bless this union, and of the ten, seven are living, the three eldest dying in infancy. Mr. Campbell came to Missouri 34 years ago and settled on a farm four miles east of Burton, where he resided until about a year ago when he sold his farm and came to Higbee to live. Mr. Campbell identified himself with the Christian church when quite young, and had lived a consistent life ever since. A kind and indulgent father, and a loving husband has departed this life. (sermon and poem follow). 28 June 1901--RUMORS OF A HORRIBLE CRIME--The burial of the infant child of Mary Carroll, colored, soon after sunrise Tuesday morning was a suspicious circumstance to some who knew of the matter and seemed to lend color to the crime that was reported to have been committed by Shep Carroll, the child's grandfather. The child was a little over a week old. On each of its hands were five fingers and a thumb. Shep, in order that his family might not be disgraced by a freak of nature of this sort, is said to have deliberately cut the extra finger from each of the child's hands with a pocket knife Sunday afternoon, and the operation is said to have caused the child to bleed to death. The prosecuting attorney made an investigation on Tuesday but could get nothing but denials from the darks. It was proposed to exhume the body but physicians were of the opinion that it would be impossible to tell whether or not the death had resulted from the unnatural cause reported . A more revolting crime is hardly imaginable. If possible, a thorough investigation should be made--Paris Appeal. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Cal Winn has returned to Texas. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mrs. Lizzie Dougherty of Kansas is visiting relatives here. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--George Lay is laid up at his father's on account of running a nail in his foot, and is unable to work. 28 June 1901--NAYLOR ITEMS--Will Feland, who has been sick for so long, was able to attend Sunday School Sunday. He was in bed 92 days. 28 June 1901--HARRISBURG ITEMS--E. St. Clair has a very fine garden, notwithstanding the dry weather. Mt. Pleasant church members held a meeting last Saturday evening at 2 o'clock to raise money to repair their church. Eld. Thos. Hargis read a bible lesson and a prayer was offered by G. W. Porter. Ed. S. St Clair made an eloquent appeal to the members and to all interested in the old church and cemetery for help, and $27.50 was soon raised. A change, we are glad to state, is fast coming over this spot hallowed by so many memories of the past. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 24, to W. R. Jones and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 25th, to Wm. Young and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 26th, to Wm. Blansett and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 25th, to L. V. Burton and wife, a son. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 26th, to Henry White and wife, a daughter. 28 June 1901--Born, on the 23rd, to Hiram Hyde and wife, a daughter. 28 June 1901--George E. Steele, formerly of Higbee, was married in Centralia Tuesday to Miss Marie E. Hocker of that city. 28 June 1901--B. F. Andrews, we learn, will move his family here from Burton as soon as he can find suitable property to move into. 28 June 1901--G. L. Williams and family, of Jefferson City, are here visiting relatives. Mr. Williams, informs us that he has accepted a position with the 3rd National Bank of St. Louis, and will begin his duties Monday. Mr. Williams, is a deserving gentleman and his numerous friends here will be glad to learn of his good fortune. 28 June 1901--Mrs. Fount Wayland, aged about 60 years, died near Rucker Saturday evening. She was in the smokehouse cutting meat for supper, when she was stricken with heart trouble. She was carried into the house where she died in a very short time. 28 June 1901--Among other amusements at the picnic at the Moniteau bridge last Saturday, was a free-for-all fight, in which Sam Wyatt got cut, but not seriously. We hope the authorities will investigate this matter and punish the guilty parties. It has got to be so that a picnic can't be given but what a fight occurs, and the sooner such conduct is punished the better off will be the community. 28 June 1901--Miss Ettna Williams, of near Moberly, who had charge of room four of our public school last year, has accepted a good position in the city schools of East St. Louis. Miss Williams is a fine teacher and we are glad she has been advanced. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.