1 June 1900--Isaac and Jackson St. Clair and Mrs. Wm. King, of Harrisburg, were here trading this week. 1 June 1900--Born, on the 25th, to Hugh Melvin and wife, a daughter. 1 June 1900--Born, on the 25th, to Bud Warford and wife, a daughter. 1 June 1900--Born, on the 25th, to Harry Peters and wife, a daughter. 1 June 1900--Miles Williams who has been in Iowa for the past ten months, returned home yesterday. 1 June 1900--Thos. Rees, a former resident of this place, and who has been demented for some time, was taken from here to the asylum at Fulton, Wednesday. He is 75 years old and his recovery is doubtful. 1 June 1900--Mrs. Wallace Blakemore, aged 20 years, of Harrisburg, attempted suicide Sunday morning, last, by shooting herself with a shotgun. The load entered her left side about 6 or 8 inches below the heart and ranging upward, passed through the body. Notwithstanding the fact that the doctors said she could live only a few hours, she was alive Wednesday morning, but no hopes for her recovery were entertained. No cause is assigned for her act. 1 June 1900--Married, near Mt. Airy on May 27, 1900, John L. Phelps and Miss Emma Mayo. 8 June 1900--John Morrison Dougherty, of Howard county, met with a serious accident Sunday. He, with five or six other young men were fishing on the Perche, 10 miles southeast of Myers, when they undertook to kill some fish with dynamite. While John and Walter Dougherty were preparing a stick of the explosive, it exploded, tearing off John's hand. He was taken home, where Dr. Nichols, of Higbee, and Dr. Lewis, of Fayette, amputated the arm below the elbow. John is the son of John T. Dougherty and wife, who have the sympathy of the entire community. 8 June 1900--Grant Spurling, aged 35, living 5 miles north of Centralia, while at work in his field Wednesday evening, was instantly killed by lightning. Mr. Spurling was a cousin to Mrs. W. F. Jones and May Spurling, both of this place. 15 June 1900--Born on the 11th, to W. I. Williams and wife, a daughter. 15 June 1900--Died, near Moberly, on the 10th, Mrs. Jot Creson, aged about 75 years. The remains were taken to Howard county Tuesday for interment. 15 June 1900--Wm. Page, who left here two years ago for St. Joseph, died at that place Sunday of consumption, aged about 35 years. The remains were interred at New Hope church, Howard county Tuesday. 15 June 1900--Thos. Lewis and wife, of Elliott, left here Sunday for South Wales, where they will make their future home. 15 June 1900--Born, on the 13th, to Thos. Bradley and wife, a daughter. 15 June 1900--Elmer Coleman was drowned while swimming in the river at Huntsdale, MO, Monday. 15 June 1900--The News acknowledges the receipt of the following: "Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Yorty announce the marriage of their daughter, Dora Belle and Mr. John S. Purdy, on Wednesday, June 6, 1900, at 8 o'clock p.m., Houston, Texas. At home after July first, 110 Wood Avenue. 15 June 1900--The many friends of Richard E. Maxfield will regret to learn of the death of his wife, which occurred at Richmond, MO, Thursday last, of congestion of the stomach, caused from eating ice cream. Mr. Maxfield was married at that place about six weeks ago, and about two weeks ago he left with the intention of going to Illinois, but instead of doing so, visited his father at this place. While here he gave up the notion of going to Illinois and Friday left for Richmond, arriving a few hours after the burial of his wife. 22 June 1900--Jas. E. Rucker was among us this week asking questions about your health, your age, your wealth and the number and ages of your wife and children. Brother Rucker says he believes 30 days more of such work would almost land him at Fulton. (Note: he was the census taker) 22 June 1900--Born, on the 15th, to Fred Fuhrrman and wife, a daughter. 22 June 1900--John Mooney, who was adjudged insane three or four months ago, and sent to the asylum at Nevada, returned home Saturday cured. 22 June 1900--Born, on the 16th, to O. H. Turner and wife, a son. 22 June 1900--Born, on the 15th, to James Hamilton and wife a daughter. 22 June 1900--Kenneth Newton, aged 10 years, was drowned in the tank pond at Moberly Wednesday. He was out in a boat fishing when the accident occurred. 22 June 1900--Mr. Owen Bagby celebrated his 80th anniversary last Sunday, June 17, 1900, at his residence 5 miles north of Higbee. About 60 relatives and friends did ample justice to an elegant and delicious dinner which had been carefully prepared by the loving wife and children, who seemed to vie with each other in making this a most enjoyable occasion. Those present from here were, Mrs. W. C. Terrill, Mrs. J. H. Botts and daughter, Oma, and W. T. Botts, wife, and son, Rolla. 22 June 1900--Two years ago Wm. Powell, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones left Higbee to seek his fortune. Six months ago he landed in England, joined the English army and left at once for South Africa to help subjugate the Boers. Mrs. Jones received a letter from him Wednesday and was delighted to hear from him, but was surprised to learn that he had wandered so far from home. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are very proud of their adopted son and yesterday started him a letter on its long journey, wishing him God speed in his new venture. 29 June 1900--Born, on the 26th, to W. W. Campbell and wife, a son. 29 June 1900--Joseph Lessley received a dispatch from Lajunta, Colorado, Wednesday, informing him of the death of his son-in-law, John Ryan, who died at that place Tuesday night. He leaves a wife and two children. The remains were interred at Lamar, MO, yesterday. 29 June 1900--Married, in Huntsville, on June 24, 1900, Mr. James Baker and Mrs. Callie Heathman, both of near Higbee. The News extends good wishes. 29 June 1900--William H. Deer, for a long time a printer in the composing room of the Kansas City Times, died yesterday morning at St. Margaret's hospital. The body will be taken to Renick, MO, for burial. Mr. Deer was 45 years old--Kansas City Star. Mr. Deer was born and raised at Renick and is well known here. 29 June 1900--Elijah Wells, of Glasgow, and Lottie Coleman, of Higbee, both colored, were married here Wednesday. They drove to Glasgow in the evening 29 Jun 1900--Thomas Longdon caught a 7 1/2 pound bass out of the lake last week, the largest that has ever been caught. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.