5 Nov 1897--Jas Lloyd bought Jones & Warford's blacksmith shop this week. This makes the fourth or fifth time this property has changed hands in the past six months. 5 Nov 1897--Died on Nov 1st, 1897, Miss Fratie, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Hudson, of hemorrhage of the stomach. She had only been sick a few days and her death was unexpected. The sorrowing family has the sympathy of the entire community. 5 Nov 1897--Born, on the 2nd, to John Harris and wife, a son. 5 Nov 1897--Lewis Heether, one of Huntsville's oldest citizens, died suddenly Sunday evening of apoplexy. 5 Nov 1897--Died, at Burton, on the 1st, of consumption, Mrs. Cole George, aged about 35 years. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her loss. 5 Nov 1897--A. B. Heathman has accepted a position in the livery business with his father-in-law, T. W. Burton, at Huntsville and will remove to that place as soon as he can procure a house. 5 Nov 1897--Joe Williams, aged about twenty years, while at work in the Interstate mine last Friday was caught under a fall of slate and had a leg broken. At last accounts he was getting along nicely. 5 Nov 1897--Died, in Higbee, on Oct 31st, 1897, Mrs. Lucy Boyd, wife of Dr. Wm. A. Boyd, aged 53 years and 27 days. Deceased had been confined to her bed for several months with dropsy and heart trouble and was a great sufferer but bore her affliction with great fortitude. The deceased leaves an aged husband and three grown sons to mourn her loss. Her remains were taken to Pisgah church, Audrain county, Monday, for interment. 5 Nov 1897--Died, at Burton, on the 1st, of consumption, Mrs. Cole George, aged about 35 years. She leaves a husband and one child to mourn her loss. 12 Nov 1897--Mr. Fred Wheeler, of Higbee, and Miss Minnie Wheeler took the train here this afternoon for St. Joseph where they will be married. Parental objections caused them to elope--Moberly Democrat. 12 Nov 1897--W. L. Cave and Miss Dollie Rucker drove over to Huntsville yesterday, the 11th, where they were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Simmons. The NEWS joins their many friends in extending good wishes for their future happiness. 12 Nov 1897--J. R. Williams of Holdenville, I. T. , was here this week the guest of his brother, W. I. Williams. 12 Nov 1897--RENICK ITEMS--The news has just reached town that "Uncle" Sam Lyons breathed his last on last Tuesday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Harris. He was 68 years old. Although his relatives and friends mourn so deeply his loss and regret to give up that Christian life, it would be unjust to wish him back, for his sufferings from that dreadful disease, cancer, have been so intense and his continued prayer has been to die. His funeral will be preached at New Hope church and he will be buried in the New Hope graveyard. 19 Nov 1897--SCHOOL NOTES--Room 1--Allie Lloyd is in school again after several weeks absence. 19 Nov 1897--Born on the 16th, to John Kirby and wife, a son. 19 Nov 1897--Dr. Thos. W. Evans, the millionaire American dentist, who died recently in Paris, France, was an uncle of Mrs. M. F. Hudson of this place. 19 Nov 1897--D. M. Hudson of Kentucky who has been here several days visiting his brother, M. F. Hudson, left Wednesday for southeast Missouri, where he will locate if he can buy land to suit him. 19 Nov 1897--GOLDSBERRY-HIGDON--For several weeks past rumors were quite prevalent concerning the contemplated matrimonial alliance of several of our young people, but nothing was definitely known until after Wednesday, when it became publicly known that the marriage of Mr. H. H. Goldsberry and Miss Lilly Higdon was solemnized at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, 1897, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. b. Surface of the Presbyterian church, only relatives and most intimate friends being present. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the dining room where a bountiful repast was served. Too much cannot be said in favor of these young people. Mr. Goldsberry, who is station agent at Leeton, MO, is a most estimable and enterprising young man and worthy of the prize he has won, while his fair young bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Higdon, whose amiable disposition has won for her a host of friends who regret to lose her from their midst. Mr. Goldsberry and wife left at once for St. Louis, accompanied as far as Moberly by their attendants, Mr. S. S. Minor and Miss Pearl Dougherty. After spending some time in the city, they will leave for Leeton, where Mr. Goldsberry will resume his official duties, and make their future home. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 19 Nov 1897--Died, in Huntsville, on last Monday, Mrs. Burkhartt, wife of the late Judge George Burkhartt. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday evening. 19 Nov 1897--Earl Goldsberry, of Downing, MO, and Homer Goldsberry, of Rucker, MO, were here Wednesday attending the marriage of their brother, Hawkins Goldsberry. 19 Nov 1897--Joseph Williams, a fireman on the Northern Pacific, committed suicide last Saturday by jumping into the fire-box of his engine. Before the engineer could pull him out his head and shoulders were consumed. 26 Nov 1897--It is currently reported here, and generally believed, that the coal mine a Elliott will close down the last of the year. Should such be the case, Higbee will no doubt be benefited. The mine has been worked a long time and most all the coal owned by this company has been taken out, and it is not likely that it will ever be opened again. 26 Nov 1897--Mrs. H. P. Broaddus died at her home near Darksville Tuesday, aged 80 years. Deceased was the mother of Capt. W. H. Broaddus of Darksville. 26 Nov 1897--Jas. Dunn, col, aged 19, stabbed Merrit Smith, col, to death at Huntsville late Thursday evening of last week. Dunn was arrested and placed in jail where he will be held until he has a preliminary examination. It is reported here that several other people will be implicated in the killing. 26 Nov 1897--Born, on the 20th, to June Fowler and wife, a daughter. 26 Nov 1897--Miss Lucy Comstock, aged 16, daughter of Jesse Comstock, died Wednesday night. 26 Nov 1897--Wm. McGrew, formerly of this place, was married in Moberly Wednesday to Miss Mary Turley of that city. 26 Nov 1897--Mrs. J. F. Jarman, Mrs. E. R. Denham and Miss Allie Dinwiddie went to Clark Tuesday evening to be present at the marriage of Mr. Cary Snow, of Atlanta, MO, and Miss Beulah Jarman, of near Clark, who were married Wednesday. The News extends congratulations. 26 Nov 1897--Rev. P. T. Gentry, one of the oldest and most widely known Baptist ministers in Missouri, died at his home in Sturgeon Sunday, aged 85 years. He leaves a wife to whom he had been married 65 years, and seven children to mourn his loss. He greatly desired to die on a Sunday and his wish was gratified. 26 Nov 1897--A happy circumstance occurred at the union depot in Moberly Wednesday when Jas. Blee, of this place, met his daughter, Miss Lizzie, whom he had not seen for fifteen years. After her mother's death, which occurred in the Hocking Valley, Ohio, in 1882, he left her in care of her uncle, John O'Brien, now deceased, when she was three years old. Mr. Blee was accompanied to Moberly by his eldest daughter, Miss Bella, and the meeting between the sisters and father was very pathetic. They did not know each other at first, but the ties of nature overcame all doubt and they were soon happy in each other's company. the News cordially welcomes Miss Blee to Higbee. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.