2 Feb 1900--"Aunt Harriett" Allen, a good old colored woman of this city, died at her home in East Huntsville on Tuesday morning last at the advanced age of 101 years. She was brought to this county as a slave by Minor Williams, from Kentucky in an early day. She was probably the oldest person--white or black--in the county. Easter Austin, another colored woman residing in East Huntsville, is now 100 years old. She was brought to this country as a slave back in the 20's by David Austin, an uncle of Capt. W. T. Austin--Huntsville Herald. 2 Feb 1900--Died, on the 29th, Mrs. Martha J. Baker, wife of W. D. Baker, of paralysis, aged 62 years. Deceased was stricken Sunday night and continued to grow worse until relieved by death. 2 Feb 1900--J. J. Bradley went to Huntsville Monday evening to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, John Oliver, who committed suicide at that place Monday morning. 2 Feb 1900--Prosecuting Attorney Denny received a telegram announcing that the case of the State vs. Jode Sumpter had been approved. Sumpter shot and killed Eli Hearsman near Myers, this county, about a year and a half ago---Fayette Advertiser. 2 Feb 1900--John T. Dougherty of near Myers is the proud owner of one of the oldest bibles in the neighborhood, if not in the county. It was brought to Kentucky from Virginia by Mr. Dougherty's grandfather, and by his mother to Missouri. It was printed by Alexander Kincaid, His Majesty's printer, in the year MDCCLXVI. 2 Feb 1900--J. L. OLIVER A SUICIDE--The Well Known Randolph County Educator Takes His Own Life, at Huntsville, MO---This community was greatly shocked last Monday upon the receipt of news from Huntsville that Mr. John D. Oliver of that place, a half brother of Mrs. J. J. Bradley, of Higbee, had committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. When he retired Sunday night he was his usual self and no one suspected that before morning he would be numbered among the dead. About 2 a.m. Mr. Oliver and wife were aroused from their slumbers by the cry of fire and both started to the front door, Mrs. Oliver, leading the way, to locate it. She had just stepped into the hall leading to the door when a pistol shot rang out in the room she had just left. She hastened back, and upon entering was horrified to find her husband lying upon the floor, a ghastly wound in his temple and a smoking revolver by his side. Death had been instantaneous. There were few men in the county who were better or more favorably known than Mr. Oliver. He left nothing to indicate to his friends the cause of his self-destruction, but the opinion is general among them that he brooded over financial reverses until his mind became over-balanced. Mr. Oliver was married a month ago to Miss Thena Dameron, sister of W. T. Dameron of the Huntsville Herald. The remains were buried at Fort Henry, this county, Tuesday. Deceased was 49 years of age. 2 Feb 1900--A TRIBUTE OF LOVE--It is our sad duty to write a few lines of our dear friend, Mrs. Maggie Williams, who died Jan 23, 1900, aged 24 years. She had for some time suffered with consumption, which caused her friends much anxiety. They moved near Santa Fe, MO, last spring thinking a change would benefit her health, but the weeks and months swept by and brought no change for the better, until the death angel entered her happy home and cut down love's sweetest flower. Thus is life. The happy hours and pleasant associations connected with her will ever cluster around our hearts. She was noted for her beautiful unselfishness, always sympathized with those in trouble and ready to give a helping hand to those in need. There is none more pure and noble hearted. (poem, and prose, with no genealogical value) She was laid to rest at Santa Fe, Mo. 2 Feb 1900--YATES--Born, January 30th, to M. Holly and wife, a son. Mother and babe doing well. Don't know whether M. will survive or not. 9 February 1900--Issue missing. 16 Feb 1900--A Negro girl about 15 years of age, by the name of Carter was accidentally killed at her home one mile east of Burton Tuesday. Her small brother had a shotgun across her lap when it was accidentally discharged, and the load passed through her heart--Armstrong Herald. 16 Feb 1900--It is claimed for William B. Myres, ex-mayor of Carthage who died last week, that he invented the Pullman sleeping car. While he never shared in the profits from his invention, he always carried a Pullman pass. 16 Feb 1900--Died, near Yates, on the 15th, of consumption, William, the 18 year old son of George Lee, col. Consumption appears to be the prevailing disease among the colored people in that locality. At least one every month dies from that cause. 16 Feb 1900--Mayor John Heisel, of Brunswick, died last Friday. His death was caused by a gunshot wound received in a saloon row about a year ago. 16 Feb 1900--Z. T. Newman and daughter, Miss Carrie, of Lexington, KY, are the guests of G. T. Newman and family. Mr. Newman states that when he was here on a visit to his brother, nearly thirty years ago Higbee was not in existence and that the old Higbee church, about a miles west of town had not long been in existence. He also states that the Republicans and Democrats are having quite a lively time in Frankfort and other localities. 16 Feb 1900--Rev. W. F. Bell, of Fayette, passed through here yesterday on his way to Macon county, in answer to a telegram stating that his uncle, Jacob Bell, aged 91 years, was dying. 16 Feb 1900--D. D. Griffith and Miss Edith Black, two of Higbee's most popular young people, were married in Moberly, Feb 14, 1900, by Eld. Perkins. The News joins their many friends in extending good wishes. 16 Feb 1900--Wm Farris, one of the oldest pioneers of this part of the county, died at his home three miles southeast of Higbee Tuesday night, of general debility, aged 78 years. 16 Feb 1900--Mrs. Susan Rupe Williams, one of the oldest citizens of Howard county, died at her home in Fayette, Monday, aged 82 years. 16 Feb 1900--John H. Hardin and family who removed from Renick to Stockton, Cali, have removed, to San Jose, Cali, and orders the News mailed to them at that place. 16 Feb 1900--Etta Longdon is visiting in Elliott this week. 23 Feb 1900--Issue Missing Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome