2 Oct 1903--James D. Hursman, living south of town, was adjudged of unsound mind by the county court of Huntsville Monday and ordered taken to the asylum at Fulton. 2 Oct 1903--John Lloyd was called here from Pittsburg, Ks this week by the death of his mother. 2 Oct 1903--Mrs. Eliza Lloyd died at her home in this place on the 27th after an illness of several months, aged about 60 years. She was the mother of thirteen children, ten of whom survive her. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Tuesday by Rev. Ben Robson, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery. 2 Oct 1903--KILLED IN A WRECK---RICHARD ADKINS, OF HIGBEE, AND EDGAR ENOCHS, OF ELLIOTT, KILLED NEAR HOLLIDAY. Richards Adkins of this place and Edgar Enochs of Elliott, were killed in a Wabash wreck near Holliday Monday evening last. The dead men had been working in the mines at Elliott but quit that day and were on their way to Troy, Ill, when death overtook them. The wreck was caused by spreading rails. Seven cars were derailed, the one in which Adkins and Enochs were, being loaded with corn. This car turned over and in some way Enochs' head was crushed, while Adkins was buried in the corn and smothered. From a card found in Adkins pocket it was found who the men were and the authorities at Holliday notified their friends. Enochs was buried in Oakland cemetery in Moberly, and Adkins at New Hope, Howard county. The former was about 20 years of age and leaves to mourn his death a father, one sister and four brothers. The latter a wife and two children and several brothers, besides a large circle of friends. (Note: This man is Harvey Jackson Atkins older brother) 2 Oct 1903--We regret to learn of the death of Rev. W. H. Nichols, which occurred at Oklahoma City on Sept 24th. Deceased was a brother of Dr. G. M. Nichols of this place and had many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. 2 Oct 1903--Mr. Bert Manning and Miss Susie Page were married at the residence of and by Rev. Ben Robson, Sunday. The News extends congratulations. 2 Oct 1903--Joseph Koecher, living seven miles west of Armstrong committed suicide last Sunday by shooting. He was 55 years of age. Despondency is supposed to have been the cause. 2 Oct 1903--The marriage of Mr. R. J. Walker to Miss Etta Collins will take place in the parlor of the Breckenridge Hotel at Huntsville this Wednesday morning at 10:30. Eld. W. H. Kerns, pastor of the Christian church, will officiate. Mr. Walker and bride will go to St. Louis on their bridal trip and will return home the first of the week. Miss Collins' home is in California, where her mother resides. She has been visiting with Missouri relatives and friends for some time. She is a talented young lady, of happy disposition, and is possessed of the virtues and queenly graces that will enable her to preside over the home in a most becoming manner. The groom, R. J. Walker, is a son of Dr. J. M. Walker, a pioneer citizen of this county. He is a brother of W. W. Walker, cashier of the Farmers Bank of this city. He is a young man of good moral habits, is honest and industrious, and already has a comfortable little fortune stored away for the rainy days of life. To this happy couple the Herald joins with their friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous and happy life--Armstrong Herald. 2 Oct 1903--Richard Newton, a miner, aged about 48 years, was found dead in bed at his home in Renick last Sunday evening at 2 o'clock. The rupture of a blood vessel is supposed to have caused his death. He leaves a family. 2 Oct 1903--The death of "Grandma" Dilts makes the fifth death in that family in one hundred years. In the family there were ten children and forty grandchildren. Her husband, one child and two grandchildren preceded her to the better land, her death making the fifth. This is certainly something remarkable--Madison Times. Mrs. Dilts was the mother of C. Dilts of this vicinity and died at the home of her daughter in Madison on Sept 27th. 2 Oct 1903--Joseph Koecher, living seven miles west of Armstrong committed suicide last Sunday by shooting. He was 55 years of age. Despondency is supposed to have been the cause. 9 Oct 1903--The News acknowledges the receipt of the following: Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Balliet request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Pearle Leone, to Mr. Nova Julius Givan on Wednesday, October 14, 1903, at high noon, Methodist church Hunnewell, Missouri. At home after November 2, Hannibal, Missouri." 9 Oct 1903--Born, near Burton, on the 6th, to Wm. Maupin and wife, a daughter. 9 Oct 1903--Born, on the 3rd, to David Smith and wife, a daughter. 9 Oct 1903--W. J. Griffith, of Taylorville, Ill, is visiting Higbee relatives and friends. 9 Oct 1903--E. Silk, who was sent to the penitentiary from this county for 20 years for killing young Helensmith at Moberly in 1893, died Monday. Mrs. Silk went to Jefferson City Tuesday to attend the funeral. Mr. Silk was 68 years old. 16 Oct 1903--Born, on the 15th, to Wm. Mattocks and wife, a son. 16 Oct 1903--Ben Williams, and family left Friday for Taylorville, Illinois, where they will make their future home. They have many friends here who will wish them well in their new home. 16 Oct 1903--The 17-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jenkins died on the 10th, after a short illness. The remains were taken to Moberly Tuesday for interment. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. 16 Oct 1903--Born, on the 14th, to Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and wife, a daughter. 16 Oct 1903--James W. Myers, a prominent farmer living near Moberly, dropped dead Tuesday evening. Her was a brother of ex-county Judge Porter Myers. 16 Oct 1903--Mrs. Flem Boulware and children of Pleasant Green, are visiting Higbee relatives. Mrs. Boulware received a message Wednesday informing her of the death of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Flem Boulware, Sr. While she had been quite sick for a month, her death was very unexpected. 16 Oct 1903--Born, on the 12th, to Milt Bradley and wife, a daughter. END OF REEL NEW REEL BEGINS 23 Oct 1903--Born, on the 21st, to Fred Wheeler and wife, a son. 23 Oct 1903--S. Lessley and family left Tuesday for Colorado Springs where they will make their future home. This family lived here too long and are too well known to need any eulogy at our hands. Mr. Lessley was one of our oldest citizens, and leaves behind him a host of warm and sincere friends who regret that he should find it necessary to remove from among them, and who hope that his remaining years may be filled with peace and plenty. 23 Oct 1903--Luther Avery, of Myers vicinity, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice Thompson at the court house Wednesday afternoon on the charge of rape, the plaintiff being Mrs. Susan Avery, the widow of his brother, William Avery. After hearing all the testimony of the witnesses and arguments of the counsel for the state and the defendant the court held Avery for the circuit under bond for $3,000 which he furnished, being released. Mrs. Susan Avery, who is the mother of three young children, testified that the assault was made upon her on the 8th day of last August. She filed information with the prosecuting attorney last Saturday. Avery came to Fayette and gave himself up to the authorities Sunday. Avery entered a general denial of all the charges. He was represented by attorney Sam C. Major. The state was represented by county attorney Bagby and A. W. Walker. The case attracted a great deal of attention in the vicinity of the alleged crime, nearly all the neighbors of the contending parties being present at the hearing. Sixty witnesses were subpoenaed--Fayette Advertiser. 23 Oct 1903--Harry Dinwiddie and Miss Gertrude Patterson, both of this place, drove over to Huntsville Saturday and were married. Their many friends with the NEWS wish them a long and happy wedded life. 23 Oct 1903--The following have our thanks for renewals: Wm Lunceford, Pete Walker, John Wyott. 23 Oct 1903--TWO SUICIDES IN STURGEON--Sturgeon, MO, Oct 17--There were two suicides here last night. Charles Burgess Lindsey, who lived south of town, committed suicide at the Keith hotel by taking an ounce of laudanum. He was 53 years old and came here from Mt. Sterling, Ky. He left a letter in which he told how he wanted his property disposed of. An uncountable appetite for drink was the cause of his act. The second suicide was supposed to be Daniel Flynn of Davenport, Ia. He was ejected from the Wabash train which arrived here at 10 o'clock last night. He tried to kill himself with arsenic in the depot, but was prevented by bystanders. Later he escaped, and after braking into the residence of J. M. Seymour and stealing a pair of scissors he tried to stab himself with the shears. After midnight he went about one mile east of Sturgeon and after taking off all his clothes went to the creek and drowned himself. As none of his relatives is known the body will be taken to Columbia tomorrow and held for several days before burial. It is believed he was of unsound mind. He tried to jump off the train between Clark and this station, and told the conductor if he could secure a knife he would kill himself. 30 Oct 1903--Warney Lloyd, while working in the Higbee mine Wednesday, was caught under a fall of rock and pretty badly bruised about the legs. 30 Oct 1903--Herbert Atkins who was quite sick the first of this week is able to be out. 30 Oct 1903--John Fullington, a prominent young farmer of near town, and Miss Annie Bagby, of near Huntsville, who recently purchased the millinery store of Mrs. O. J. Lessley, were married in Macon county Monday. The News joins other friends in extending good wishes and congratulations to this worthy young couple. 30 Oct 1903--Ely, the 17 year old son of W. J. Robb, is quite sick with typhoid fever. 30 Oct 1903--Died, on Oct 29, the infant child of Lee Wright and wife. 30 Oct 1903--Jas. Trimble, for 63 years a citizen of Randolph county, died at his home in Moberly on the 23rd, aged 80 years. 30 Oct 1903--Joe Dessert, a Wabash brakeman, was run over by a train in the yards at Moberly Saturday last and instantly killed. 30 Oct 1903--Geo. Comstock of Kansas City and Miss Mary Haag of Moberly, were married at the latter place on the 27th. They leave for Kansas City today after a short visit with relatives in this vicinity. 30 Oct 1903--Thos. Giles and Mrs. Margaret Llewellyn of this place surprised their many friends Saturday by driving to Huntsville where they were quietly married at the residence of and by Rev. Sipple, pastor of the Methodist church. The NEWS joins other friends in extending good wishes. Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.