3 Apr 1903--Married, in Higbee, MO, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, on Thursday, March 26, 1903, Mr. James Terrill and Miss Dana Holtzclaw, Rev. John Robson officiating. The News extends congratulations. 3 Apr 1903--We learn that G. A. Dougherty, of Jefferson, Texas, is the Texas agent of the Sedalia (Mo.) Flouring Mill at a good salary. 3 Apr 1903--Married, in Elliott, Wednesday March 25, 1903, Mr. James Shaffer and Miss Bertha Lewis. The News extends best wishes. 3 Apr 1903--O. S. Pitney and wife returned Wednesday from a visit to their son near Glasgow who got one of his legs pretty badly hurt some time ago while clearing some land. They left him resting well and say he will be able to go to work in a few days. 3 Apr 1903--YOUNG MINER KILLED HIMSELF--Richmond, MO, April 1--Daniel Daniels, 22 years old, committed suicide this morning at 3 o'clock on the front porch at the home of William Bates. He used a shotgun. Daniels was a miner and had been drinking. The Bates residence was the home of the young woman he had been courting. Daniels told his parents last night that he might commit suicide. 10 Apr 1903--ANOTHER FAYETTE KILLING--James Leach Shot to Death by former Wife's Cousin--Fayette, MO, April 7--The first case disposed of this morning by the circuit court, now in session here, was the divorce suit of Fanny Leach against James Leach. As a result, within twenty minutes, Leach was shot to death by his divorced wife's cousin, Norman Smallwood. When Judge Hockaday granted Fanny Leach the divorce and awarded her the custody of the child, it made Leach furious. Smallwood was holding the child, and only interference by the sheriff prevented an immediate encounter. Smallwood, still carrying the child and accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Leach, left the courtroom and went to his wagon, hitched across the street from the courthouse. Leach followed him. At a few paces distant he stopped and, drawing his pistol, said to Smallwood. "You can't carry my child around; give it up or I'll kill you." Smallwood refused and Leach immediately fired. The bullet passed over Smallwood's head and crashed through a store window. Smallwood, still holding the baby drew his revolver with a lightning motion and fired. Leach fell and rolled in the gutter at his opponent's feet, with his face smashed in by the heavy bullet. Smallwood instantly sent three more bullets into the prostrate man, who lay at his feet. All took effect in his head. Leach scrambled to his feet and ran down the street about 100 feet. Smallwood shot him again in the back as he ran. Leach sank down in a heap and immediately expired. Smallwood, who was very cool and collected, gave himself up. He stopped to light his pipe before accompanying the officer. Leach was a well-to-do farmer, living nine miles south of here. His hostility toward Smallwood was inflamed by the latter's testimony this morning, which was instrumental in Mrs. Leach gaining her divorce. Both men were expert pistol shots, and the duel would have undoubtedly terminated fatally for both parties but for Leach's fear of hitting his child. The streets were crowded, and it is little short of miraculous that none of the bystanders were struck by the flying bullets. 10 Apr 1903--THE CITY ELECTION--The city election passed off very quietly here Tuesday, scarcely any interest being taken. In the first ward Thos. Towls was elected alderman over Benj. Robson by a vote of 79 to 50. In the second ward Richard May defeated Medley Burton for alderman by a vote of 42 to 18. R. L. Hines, for Police Judge, received a total vote of 185 and Lon Coleman for Assessor received 178. Neither had any opposition. The only rivalry of the day developed in the race for school directors, and even that produced very little interest. Wm. Burke and G. R. Rennolds were defeated by E. J. Turner and Geo. Bryant. Following is the vote: Burke 55; Rennolds 61; Turner 133; Bryant 126. C. G. Williams for county school commissioner received 185 votes. 10 Apr 1903--BRUSH CREEK ITEMS--B. F. Dougherty died in the Katy hospital at Sedalia last Saturday night. He leaves a wife, two children a widowed mother and four brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His body was laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. B. Naylor. 10 Apr 1903--Born, on the 7th, to Ira Hamilton and wife, a daughter. 10 Apr 1903--L. P. Kanatzar, who recently sold his farm east of town to E. B. Heathman, left Saturday for the West. 10 Apr 1903--Mrs. Thos. Spurling, of near Renick, returned home Wednesday after a two weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Jones. 10 Apr 1903--Ex County Judge M. Y. Buchanan, of Moberly, died at that place Wednesday, April 11, 1903, after a protracted illness, aged 65 years. The Judge was well known over the county and his many friends will regret to hear of his death. The remains will be interred at Sugar Creek church to-day. 10 Apr 1903--During the drought two years ago John and Joe St. Clair, of near Myers, removed to Indiana with their families. They had been there but a short time when Joe had the misfortune to lose his wife, leaving three small children. A month ago Joe got hurt while at work in a mill, from the effects of which he died last week. Mrs. John St. Clair returned Wednesday with the children who will be cared for by relatives. 10 Apr 1903--Charity Annie, the wife of James Sartin, died 5 miles east of Higbee at 7 o'clock Thursday night, April 2, 1903, after a long illness of tuberculosis. The funeral services were held at New Hope church at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon by F. H. James, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery there. She was born Sept 23, 1865, and was 37 years old. She leaves a father, mother, four brothers and five sisters. She was married to James Sartin Oct 8, 1885, and three daughters and one son were born, the latter of whom is dead. She was converted at Elliott 8 years ago, baptized by Rev. Neill as a member of the Baptist church. She bore her long illness with Christian patience and fortitude and was perfectly reconciled to depart to that world beyond the skies where there are no changes or separations. 10 Apr 1903--Died, at his home five miles east of Higbee, on Friday, March 6, 1903, Alex Durnill, aged 77. He died of pneumonia after a short illness. The remains were buried at the Log Chapel cemetery, Howard county, last Wednesday. 17 Apr 1903--Born, on the 9th, in Willisville, Ill, to Mrs. Avis Carney, a son. 17 Apr 1903--Annie, the six-months-old daughter of G. E. Lessly and wife, died on the 15th of whooping cough and pneumonia. Burial in city cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of the community. 17 Apr 1903--We printed sale bills this week for J. F. Dougherty who will sell a big lot of personal property at his farm near Myres on the 18th. On account of the poor health of his wife, Mr. Dougherty will move to Wyoming and will leave here Sunday for that state. 17 Apr 1903--Wm. Richards and wife, Mrs. R. R. Jones, Mrs. ___Pilkington and Mrs. Geo. Lilly attended the conference of Latter Day Saints at Independence this week. 17 Apr 1903--Noah Smallwood, who shot and killed James Leach on the streets of Fayette on the 7th inst, had his preliminary trial Monday of this week and was discharged, the evidence tending to prove that he only acted in self-defense. 17 Apr 1903--Marshal W. I. Williams was in Marshall yesterday where he went to keep watch on a car of household effects being shipped from this place by A. S. Catron. Catron was indebted to John Robson several hundred dollars and as Mr. Robson suspicioned that Catron was going to leave the state he employed Mr. Williams to look after his interests. The goods left here Wednesday night for Marshall where Catron rebilled them to Kansas. As soon as he had done so, Mr. Williams served the attachment. In the car was a fine jack. We did not learn whether the goods would be turned to Higbee or not, but presume they will unless Catron makes a satisfactory settlement. We learn that he had previously shipped a car of his goods from Ryder. 24 April 1903--Lee Lloyd moved to Elliott yesterday. 24 Apr 1903--Born, on the 18th, to Ed Shook and wife a daughter. 24 Apr 1903--Born, on the 17th, to H. L. Hyde and wife a daughter. 24 Apr 1903--Mrs. Emily J. Finnell died at her home in Armstrong on the 20th, aged 92 years, six months and twenty days. 24 Apr 1903--J. F. Whitmore, of Chillicothe, was called home this week by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Marrs. 24 Apr 1903--Died, near Yates, on Saturday, April 18, 1903, of general debility, Frank Ware, aged 76 years. His wife and eleven children survive him. 24 Apr 1903--Mr. Charles Miles and Miss Mattie Martin, two prominent young people residing west of town, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin, Wednesday evening, April 22nd, 1903, Rev. White officiating. the News extends congratulations and best wishes. 24 Apr 1903--Mrs. Mildred Marrs died at the home of her son-in-law, Wm. Whitmore, Monday, April 20, 1903, aged 75 years and six months. Mrs. Marrs had been a patient sufferer for years and death came as a welcome relief. She is survived by five children--William, of California, Mrs. _______Merrill, of Kansas, Mrs. Morgan Hudson, Mrs. Wm. Whitmore and S. E. Marrs of this place. Interment was made at Ebenezar Wednesday. 24 Apr 1903--Mr. G. H. Webb and Miss Eddie P. Blansett, highly respected and popular young people of Higbee vicinity, were united in marriage last Sunday afternoon, while seated in their buggy, at the front gate of the officiating minister, Elder S. B. Naylor of north-east Howard. The Globe extends sincere congratulations to the happy Mr. and Mrs. Webb. May their lives be long and prosperous--Fayette Globe. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.