3 Jan 1902--NAYLOR ITEMS (intended for last week)--Born, on the 22nd, to Joel Fisher and wife, a daughter. 3 Jan 1902--NAYLOR ITEMS (intended for last week)--Mr. Ben Feland and Miss Della Hearn were united in marriage last week. 3 Jan 1902--Misses Ora and Lula Fowlkes are visiting their uncle, Joe Buoy, near Sebree this week. 3 Jan 1902--OBITUARY--Entered into rest December 11, 1901, Mrs. George Ann Adams, aged 22 years. She had been sick only a short time when the angels gently drew the curtain of death around her. Oh! how hard it is for loved ones to part with her. But they must think of that happy reunion hereafter. So calm your sorrowing hearts and think she has passed over the river to a bright happier home. 3 Jan 1902--Born, on the 30th, to Orth Scott and wife, a daughter. 3 Jan 1902--J. J. Jones of Bloomington, Ill, is the guest of his brother, W. F. Jones. 3 Jan 1902--Born, on Dec 31, to Jasper Roberts and wife a son. 3 Jan 1902 --Born, on Dec 31, to Thos Longdon and wife, a daughter. (Note: This child would be Resa Longdon, Lida's first child) 3 Jan 1902--Died, in Renick, MO, on December 30, 1901, Mrs. Lucinda Kimbrough, aged 91 years. 3 Jan 1902--Married, in Higbee, MO, Sunday, Dec 29, at the residence of and by Justice John Rankin, Jas. F. Shook and Miss Maggie Roberts, The News extends congratulations. 3 Jan 1902--E. E. Newman orders the News sent to his sister, Mrs. J. L. Darby at Moberly for a year. 3 Jan 1902--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Towles have the sympathy of the entire community in the death of their son, David. 3 Jan 1902--DAVID TOWLS DEAD--On Monday of last week David Towls was taken ill, but as it was only of a slight nature he only received some home treatment. In a day or so, becoming no better, but rather growing worse, Dr. Dinwiddie was consulted. He at once saw that the case was of a very serious character, and treated him accordingly. He continued to rapidly grow worse and it was thought advisable to call in Dr. Irwin of Moberly, for consultation. The consultation was held on Friday afternoon at which were present Drs. Irwin, of Moberly, Dinwiddie, Burkhalter and Brown when it was decided to perform an operation as the only chance of saving life, but even the chances of the operation being successful were very few. The operation was at once performed by the medical gentlemen named. On examination they found that the conditions were such that there were little if any chance of recovery. After the operation he was very carefully watched and attended, but he died at 11:25 o'clock that night. Death came very unexpectedly as although the family and friends had scarcely a hope of recovery, yet they did not expect dissolution to come so soon. He was resting quietly and apparently without suffering, but suddenly a change came over him and he passed away in a moment without a struggle. The intelligence of his serious illness came as a shock to all who knew him. Everyone had sympathy for him as he was so well known and so very highly thought of. David was one of the best boys in town. He was quiet, contented and happy, had a smile and a pleasant word for everyone. No one of the home folks held a higher place in the affection of father and mother. He was so willing, anxious and ready to attend to all their wishes and could be implicitly trusted to do what he promised. He was a boy far in advance of his years in steadiness and obedience. In the hearts of father and mother he leaves a void which can not be filled. The funeral was held at the Baptist church on Monday conducted by Rev. J. M. Bell, assisted by his brother, Rev. Hay Bell, in the presence of an immense concourse of friends who had assembled out of love and respect for David and in sympathy with the mourning family. Bro. Bell referred in very feeling terms to a visit he paid David the day of his death, immediately before the operation was performed. In conversation David told him he was a Christian and loved Jesus. He also stated that he was a member of the Baptist Sunday School, which made his old teacher, the writer, look with fond remembrance to the pew in which David so often took his seat in class. David was born Oct 20, 1882 and was, consequently, in his 20th year. He was loved and respected by all, and many will fondly think of him as his body lies in the Higbee cemetery awaiting the glorious resurrection and the reward which Jesus gives to all who love him. F. H. J. 3 Jan 1902--Henry Neidig and wife were called here Saturday from Lexington by the death of Mrs. Neidig's brother, David Towles. They returned home Tuesday. 3 Jan 1902--SPURLING-BOTTS--One of the prettiest home weddings to occur in Higbee in many a day was that of Mr. May Spurling and Miss Maude Botts, who were married at the bride's home Wednesday evening, January 1, 1902. Promptly upon the stroke of eight the bridal couple, with their attendants, Mr. J. J. Jones, of Bloomington, Ill, and Miss Maggie Spurling, sister of the groom, marched to the parlor to the swelling strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. Then, as the organ gave forth the tremulous notes of "The Angel's Serenade," Rev. J. Edwin Norvelle, of Gilliam, in a very solemn and beautiful ceremony, pronounced the words that linked two hearts for time and eternity. Immediately after the ceremony the guests, about 80 in number, were invited to the dining room where a most tempting feast awaited them. The happy couple were the recipients of a great number of lovely presents. The bride is one of Higbee's most popular young ladies and numbers her friends by her acquaintances, and the groom is one of our very best young men, sober, industrious and in every way worthy of the prize he won. to them the News joins other friends in extending congratulations and wishing for them a long, happy and prosperous life. 3 Jan 1902--F. V. Gentry and Mrs. Mary E. Jarman left Tuesday night for Palmyra where they will spend a few days before going to Kansas City. We are informed that before leaving, Mrs. Jarman told friends that she and Mr. Gentry were married in Quincy, Ill, last month. Readers of the News will remember that a recent issue of the paper contained an item to the effect that among the Quincy items in the Globe-Democrat a few days before appeared the statement that marriage license had been granted to Flavel J. Gentry, of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Mary E. Jarman of Monroe City. Both Mr. Gentry and Mrs. Jarman were absent from town at the time and upon their return the News man upon congratulating Mr. Gentry, was informed that he was not married and that the license must have been issued to other parties of that name. 10 Jan 1902--Mr. Nathan Perrin died at 5:30 o'clock on Monday morning, January 6, 1902, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John H. Ryle, near Yates. The interment was in the family burying ground on the Stockton farm near Roanoke, where services were held by F. H. James. Mr. Perrin was born in Kentucky 68 years ago. He came to Missouri when very young and was raised in Macon county and spent all his years in that county and the neighborhood where he now rests, except a short time spent in Oklahoma. In October last he suffered from an attack of paralysis from which he lingered until death relieved him. He was very highly thought of and no one was ever heard to breathe a word against his honesty or morality. Besides Mrs. Ryle, he leaves another daughter to mourn the loss of a fond father--Mrs. Bert Pitts, of Yates. 10 Jan 1902--Born, on the 5th, to Bruner Heathman and wife, a son. 10 Jan 1902--Born, near Centralia, Missouri, on Jan. 4, to Coma Griggs and wife, a daughter. 10 Jan 1902--W. F. Jones and wife and brother, J. J. Jones, visited Mrs. Wm. Jones, near Myers, Friday. 10 Jan 1902--Geo. Marshall, aged 55 years, died at his farm near Renick, Wednesday, Jan 8, 1902, of cancer of the stomach. The remains will be buried at the Anderson burying ground, near Elliott, Sunday. 10 Jan 1902--Mrs. Samuel Daniels, who was called to Belleville, Ill, three weeks ago by the attempted suicide of her daughter, Mrs. George Brodie, returned home Wednesday. She left Mrs. Brodie much better, with fair prospects of ultimate recovery. 17 Jan 1902--NAYLOR ITEMS--Verbrish Johnson and Miss Ora Fowlkes were married last Wednesday. We wish the young couple a long and happy life. 17 Jan 1902--Born, on the 10th, to David Davis and wife, a son. 17 Jan 1902--Married, on the 10th, at the residence of and by Justice D. W. Sweezer, Mr. F. Johnson and Miss Ora Fowlkes, of Myers. 17 Jan 1902--Mr. S. M. Hirsch of this place and Miss Augusta Levi, of St. Louis, are to be married on the 21st. The News extends congratulations in advance. 17 Jan 1902--Mrs. Dr. J. W. Winn, of Yates, returned home yesterday afternoon from Howard county, where she had been in attendance at the bedside of her father-in-law, Judge Geo. J. Winn. She reported him as being very low, and informed us that all hope of his recovery had been abandoned. This is sad news to his many friends. 17 Jan 1902--While removing the rock from an old well on the Waters farm near Mexico the other day, the bones supposed to be those of John Henry Burns were unearthed. Burns, who was a married man, mysteriously disappeared about 30 years ago. Foul play was suspected, but the evidence was lacking. The family and the man suspected have long since left that community. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.