Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Born, on the 19th, to Mrs. Bertha Hall, a daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Isaac Jones attended the wedding of his brother, Joseph, in Independence, Sunday. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Nichols and J. W. Winn were called to Columbia Monday by the death of the former's sister, Mrs. W. H. Naylor, who died at her home in that city Saturday. She was 61 years old and is survived by one son and one daughter. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orton were very much surprised on reading in the NEWS last week that the stork had left a son at their home on the 11th, and Mr. Orton, as he is very fond of children, lost no time in calling at the office and inquiring as to where it might be found. Dr. C. F. Burkhalter reported a couple of births just before we went to press, one of them being at the home of John R. Lee and the other at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dorman. How we happened to run the item relative to Mr. and Mrs. Orton we have no more idea than a rabbit. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--A SENSATIONAL HOWARD COUNTY TRIAL--The sensational whipping bout at New Franklin last October, which caused so much notoriety at the time, was echoed in circuit court in Fayette this week, when Mrs. Margaret Black was tried on the charge of common assault, before Judge A. W. Walker. It appears that on the night of October 12, 1919, four women concluded to give Miss Daisy Holliday a whipping for reasons not made clear at this time, but which hinted at as having to do with domestic trouble in that generally quiet little city. They sent a young man named Impich over to the home of Miss Holliday to advise her that there was a long distance call for her from Boonville. She got up out of bed, dressed herself and started to the neighbor's to answer the phone call, but just before entering the neighbor's house was set upon by four women and badly beaten. The women first threw a towel over her face, so that she could not call for help, and then proceeded to punch her with a stick, which was frequently referred to in the trail as a club. Miss Holliday was pretty badly treated and was taken home in a badly exhausted condition, it being reported later that she was sick for several days as a result of the extreme punishment given her by the masked women. Just what it was all about was something of a mystery at the time, and the exact facts have never been brought out and given to the public, as the women who did the beating were not all identified and it seems have made diligent effort to conceal their identity. There was, of course, some reason for the unlawful proceedings, but it will have to be conjectured until such time as other pending troubles burst forth in their fury, which they are certain to do before the thing is settled. After the assault upon Miss Holliday, the four masked women, still masked, drove away in a Ford automobile which appeared on the scene as if it had been pre-arranged for. Miss Holliday and her mother, who had rushed to the scene, and was also struck several times, was not able to identify all of her assailants, but claimed that she knew one of them--Mrs. Margaret Black and Mrs. Black was promptly arrested and arraigned before Jasper Thompson, J. P. on a charge of felonious assault, but was turned loose by that officer, who did not feel that a case had been made out. Later, Mrs. Black was indicted by the grand jury and the trial, which took place in Fayette Monday, was the result. The case was stubbornly fought by the lawyers--Prosecuting Attorney Bridges and David Bagby for the State, and Judge Jasper Thompson and Emmett Anderson of Columbia, for the defense. Twenty witnesses were examined--eight for the State and twelve for the defense. The jury was composed of the following gentlemen: Timothy Dougherty, W. F. Ware, H. T. Smith, W. A. Freeland, Roland Ricketts, T. Jesse Smith, William Robertson, Morris Wheeler, Sterling Crop, H. E. Darr, W. F. Naylor and Thomas Briggs. The jury deliberated all day Tuesday and up to a late hour yesterday, and had not been able to agree on a verdict after a large number of ballots. If the jury fails to agree the case will be re-tried at the next term of circuit court--Fayette Advertiser. The trial resulted in a hung jury. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marrs attended the funeral of Jas. Reiter at Roanoke Saturday. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Raymond, the 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, while at play Tuesday fell and broke his collar bone. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--A letter received yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews informed them that their daughter, Miss Gladys, who is taking a special course in music in Chicago, and who was reported very sick the first of the week, was a great deal better. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--BIRTHDAY DINNER--On Friday, January 16, several friends were invited to spend the day at the home of Mrs. Jas. Lloyd in the north part of town, it being Mrs. Lloyd's and also her daughter's birthday. A most delicious dinner was served and all enjoyed a most pleasant day and departed wishing them many happy returns of the day. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cadmus and family, S. C. Blythe, Mrs. Ed Laight, Mrs. Ollie Duncan, Miss Mabel Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Moberly. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--While sharpening an ax Wednesday, Arthur Holtzclaw cut his left hand quite painfully. He was operating on the ax with a file, which slipped, allowing his hand to come in contact with the blade and all but cut the ball of the second finger off, the flesh being shaved off from the second joint to within a hair's breadth of the end. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Jas. Reiter, one of Roanoke's best known and most highly respected citizens, died at his home in that place on the 16th, from paralysis, with which he had been afflicted for a year or more. He was 50 years of age and is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Marrs, of this place, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. M. Richmond of Moberly and interment made in the Roanoke cemetery. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--WEDDING BELLS--On January 10, 1920, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris of Chicago, Ill., occurred the marriage of their daughter, Delta Morris, to Mr. George Lilly, of Higbee. This was a very pretty wedding. Elder H. P. W. Kier, an uncle of the groom, was the officiating minister, and with a very beautiful ring ceremony and in his characteristic way, tied a knot that we hope will never slip. Mr. and Mrs. John Lilly, the parents of the groom, from Higbee, Mo., were in attendance, while a host of relatives and friends were in evidence manifesting their interest in, and their love to these excellent young people at the beginning of their married life. Speaking of the bride, to look at her arrayed in her beautiful and becoming costume, to see her sparkling eyes and the radiance of her beautiful face was the answer to why George liked Chicago and why he decided to make it his future home. She was dressed so becomingly and wore such a beautiful bouquet of white rose buds as to make her at once charming and attractive. As to the groom, we will not say much to the Higbee people, but to the Chicago people he has proven to be a prince, and in a stately and dignified manner has won one of Chicago's belles, and has started a home in our city among the saints of the Central Chicago Church that we feel to have pride and interest in. After the services and a general good time a very sumptuous dinner was served by the hostess, one of the kind that makes one long for greater capacity, and fastens itself upon the memory. While the whole world is aglow with radiance, beauty and love to these young people, an innumerable host of friends and relatives looking on in silent admiration, pray God to deal kindly and justly with them and ever keep the cup of life full of sweets. A FRIEND. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--WADE HORTON A SUICIDE--Wade Horton, one of the best known and most popular men in Randolph county, residing near Randolph Springs, shot and killed himself at his home Thursday of last week. Worry over financial matters is supposed to have been the cause of his act. He left a note stating that he contemplated such action for three weeks and that for some time had not been himself. He was 45 years old. His widow survives. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Frank Goin, who went to Illinois several weeks ago, has decided to locate there, his many friends will be sorry to hear. Mrs. Goin will leave Sunday for New Baden, to join him. Friday, 23 Jan 1920--Through the kindness of Mrs. T. H. Dawson, her mother, Mrs. Mary Griggs, of Colorado Springs will read the NEWS for a year. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--The son born on the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Denny Graves, died on the 19th. Interment was made Tuesday in the city cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--J. F. Caldwell was called to Columbia Saturday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Mollie Shock, who died that day at her home near Hinton from an illness of six weeks from pneumonia. She was 56 years old and is survived by three sons. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Burl Wheeler, who returned two weeks ago to see about the sale of his farm south of town, returned Saturday to his home in Peoria, Arizona. He decided not to sell the farm, we learn, which means, we hope, that his stay in the West is not to be permanent. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Ol Fainter and family moved to Oklahoma last week. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--In taking the census of Prairie township, C. A. Kraus reports four persons in the township over 90 years of age as follows: Mrs. Jordan Bently, 91; Mrs. Susan Yancey, 94; Mrs. Joseph, 91; Alonzo Webb, 95, making the total for the four 371 years, and an average of about 93 years. Mr. Kraus says he don't believe there is another township in the state of a similar population that will equal his record.--Armstrong Herald. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--FOSTER-KIRBY--Mr. Walter W. Foster of St. Louis and Miss Susie Kirby of this place were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, of Moberly, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 1920, the double ring ceremony being used. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kirby of south of town, and is one the community's prettiest, most popular, capable and accomplished young ladies, and one who numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is quite well known here, having visited Higbee on numerous occasions, and is a most worthy and exemplary young man, and holds a good position as electrician with the East St. Louis Light & Power Co. The marriage is the result of a romance dating back to pre-war days, and but for the war would have occurred sooner. The groom enlisted a few days after war was declared and saw 16 months of hard service in France as a member of the famous 35th Division. They will make their home in St. Louis. The NEWS joins other friends in happy felicitations. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--Roy Oldham, who conducted a grocery and meat market here a year or two ago, was here yesterday from Clark shaking hands with old friends. Mr. Oldham, who moved to his farm near Renick from here, and who had his legs and feet badly scalded by the explosion of a steam tractor boiler last August, and who has been unable to work since, moved to Clark three weeks ago until such time as he is able to again run his farm. His Higbee friends hope to hear of his early recovery. Friday, 23 Jan 1920, Vol 33, No 40--A. C. Burton, one of the best men this vicinity ever produced, and who has been confined to his bed most of the time since his return from Kansas City several weeks ago where he went to consult a specialist, has not been so well for the past few days, his legion of friends will regret to learn. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.