3 July 1903--Mrs. Thomas Garrington is here from Iowa visiting her mother, Mrs. Thos. Longdon, Sr. who is quite sick. 3 July 1903--Mrs. A. B. McCoy, of Moberly, was killed at that place Wednesday by being struck by a Wabash engine. She was in a buggy and attempted to cross the track at Coates street. The buggy was torn up and Mrs. McCoy was thrown upon the pilot and was carried to the union depot, only a short distance away, before the engine could be stopped. She was conveyed to the Wabash hotel and medical aid summoned, but her injuries were such that she lived only about ten minutes. She was injured in the back and a great gash was also cut in the back of her head. At the time of the accident she was carrying an umbrella over her head and it is supposed she did not see or hear the train, or, is so, she lost control of her horse. Mrs. McCoy was a sister of H. L. Thompson of this place, who, with his wife, left for Moberly as soon as he was informed of the sad affair. 3 July 1903--Born, on the 28th, to Frank Shaffer and wife, a daughter. 3 July 1903--Married, on June 28, 1903 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin, Estill Robb and Miss Mattie Martin, Rev. M. L. White officiating. 3 July 1903--Uncle Mike Basey and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Basey, of Howard county, were in town trading Wednesday. 3 July 1903--Mrs. D. J. Stamper died suddenly of heart failure at the home of her son-in-law, E. R. Green, in Clifton Hill on June 25, aged 63 years. 3 July 1903--N. J. Fowler received a letter Tuesday from his brother-in-law J. O. Metcalf, informing him that the latter had enlisted in the U. S. Navy for four years. The letter was written from Norfolk, VA. He writes that he is well pleased with the navy and expects to see some of the world before returning home. 3 July 1903--Mrs. G. W. Taylor, of Huntsville, died suddenly at that place Tuesday morning of heart failure. 10 July 1903--The Fourth passed off very quietly here and all who came to town seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The picnic given by the band boys drew the largest crowd ever assembled here on the fourth, people being here from all the surrounding country and towns. The different contests proved very amusing, especially the tugs of war and climbing the greased pole. The former was composed of ten men each from the town and country and our country friends were easily the victors. Clyde, the 12-year-old son of W. I. Williams, won the prize for climbing the greased pole. The boys took in $400, and would have taken in more had they not run short of refreshments. There was very little drinking during the day and not a single quarrel. 10 July 1903--J. J. Mathis, superintendent of the county poor farm, was struck by an excursion train near the water tank in Huntsville Sunday morning, receiving injuries from which he died Monday morning. At the time of the accident he was crossing a cattle guard and it is supposed he did not hear the danger whistle, or if he did, thought the train was further away than it was. On the return trip the engine knocked a man from the track in Moberly, but without seriously injuring him. Mr. Mathis was 70 years old. 10 July 1903--Died, on the 6th, of consumption, the 12-year-old son of Thos. Turner, colored. This is the third death in the family caused from consumption in the past two months. 10 July 1903--Tony, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Proctor, of near Burton, died on the 4th. The little fellow was taken very sick while in town with his mother Tuesday of last week, but was soon able to return home after receiving medical attention. Soon after he reached home spinal meningitis developed. Dr. Burkhalter was hastily called, but could give no relief. The remains were buried at New Hope Sunday. 10 July 1903--Warnie Lloyd is visiting in Pittsburg, KS. 17 July 1903--W. C. Thompson was arrested Wednesday charged with unmercifully whipping his 14-year-old daughter. From what we can learn the trouble grew out of his daughter attending a party without his consent. Mr. Thompson does not deny correcting his daughter and claims he has a right to do so when needed. The case will come up Monday before Justice Hines. 17 July 1903--The wife of George Hughes, Col., aged 56 years, died on July 14 at her home on Silver Creek of cancer. She had been a great sufferer for several months. 17 July 1903--Born, on the 11th, to Fred Race and wife, a daughter. 17 July 1903--Born, on the 13th, to Jas. Baker and wife, a daughter. 17 July 1903--Died, on the 10th, near Elliott, the two-year-old daughter of Walter Myers and wife. 17 July 1903--Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Turner went to Columbia Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mattie Quisenberry who died at that place last Thursday. 17 July 1903--Died, near Forbis Mill, July 11, the 11-months-old child of Lon McCorkel and wife. The remains were buried at Sharon church Wednesday. 17 July 1903--Mrs. Coons, of Higbee, secured a divorce from her husband at the recent term of circuit court and was granted the custody of her child--Moberly Democrat. 17 July 1903--Miss Cleora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirby, met with a painful accident Wednesday morning. She and Miss ________, Pitney were going to John Rule's, horseback, when the horse ridden by Miss Kirby jumped, throwing her from the saddle. Her foot hung in the stirrup and when extricated her thigh was found to be badly fractured. 24 Jul 1903--Born, on the 21st, to John Rockett and wife, a son. (Note: This child is William Rockett) 24 July 1903--Born, on the 19th to John Atkins and wife, a son. (Note: This child would be Harvey Carol Atkins) 24 July 1903--Eugene Andrews and Herbert Atkins had quite an exciting experience Monday evening, while driving. When near Dr. T. H. Dinwiddie;s residence the buggy became uncoupled, dumping them in the road head first. The horse became frightened and dashed down the road with the front wheels but was soon stopped by a wire fence. The harness and buggy were badly wrecked but neither the boys nor horse were hurt. 24 July 1903--The case of W. C. Thompson, charged with abusing his daughter, has been postponed until July 30. 24 July 1903--French Fowler and Miss Stella Smith, both of Moberly, were granted a marriage license today. We understand the marriage ceremony will be performed by Rev. J. E. Davis this evening at 7:30.--Moberly Democrat of Wednesday. 24 July 1903--Married, in Moberly, on July 19, 1903, Mr. B. F. Edwards and Miss Lena Mattocks, Rev._____. Henry officiating. They will make their home in Higbee, Mr. Edwards having purchased a half interest in the barbershop of W. W. Mattocks. 24 July 1903--A dispatch from Richmond, MO, dated the 21st, says: "David McCall, Sr, a coal miner, 61 years old, was instantly killed while at work in mine No. 14, near this city, yesterday. He was caught by a fall of several tons of rock. The body was terribly mangled." 24 July 1903--Married, on July 15, at the residence of and by Rev. S. B. Naylor, Riley Duglas and Miss Nettie Slaughter. The News extends best wishes. 24 July 1903--The many friends of James Blee, of Richmond, MO, will be pained to learn of the death of his youngest child, Ellen, aged 5 years, which occurred on the 15th inst, from spinal meningitis. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery at Lexington. The parents have the sympathy of their Higbee friends. 31 July 1903--W. H. HUDSON DEAD (From the Adair county, KY, News)--Last Friday night between nine and ten o'clock the residents of Columbia were grieved and shocked by the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. W. H. Hudson, a prominent citizen and one of the best known men, not only in Adair county, but throughout this section of Kentucky. He had been complaining for eight or ten days, but his condition was not alarming, and it was believed by him and expected by his family and friends that he would be able to look after his business affairs in a few days. In fact, he walked about the premises on the afternoon before the end came. At the time of his death Mrs. Hudson was the only person in the room, his son, Henry, and daughter, Miss Minnie, being at church. Mr. Robert Hudson, another son, is a housekeeper, living several hundred yards from his father's late residence. Mrs. Hudson was reading to her husband, when he suddenly complained of a serious hurting in his side. His appearance was alarming, and before a neighbor could reach his bedside the dissolution came. When the children arrived the scene was heart-rending, as the death of their father, a kind and loving parent, was the least expected. No one could conceive of the anguish and sorrow of the companion of his bosom, who stood by him in prosperity and adversity for nearly forty years. Mr. Hudson was born in Green county, KY, about 68 years ago, and became a citizen of this place when quite a young man. He at once gained the confidence of the people, began trading in stock, which was kept up almost constantly until the day of his demise. It has been said of him that during his long career as a stock-dealer that he had handled more horses, mules, cattle sheep and hogs than any other one man in Kentucky. About the close of the war the deceased was married to Miss Mollie Williams, who resided on Green river, this county. As the fruits of this union six children were born, four of whom are living, Robt, William, Minnie and Henry. It is hard to realize that W. H. Hudson, the genial gentleman with a distinct personality, has passed from the busy walks of life. May the blessings of heaven rest upon the surviving loved ones. The funeral services were held in the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. P. Scrugg officiating, the deceased having been a member of that religious body for seven or eight years. The church was crowded with friends, who felt the deepest sympathy for the afflicted family. (Higbee News Note: Deceased was a brother of Mr. J. A. Hudson of this place.) 31 July 1903--John Devore has a sick child. 31 July 1903--Born, on the 25th, to Robert Mattox and wife, a son. 31 July 1903--Born, on the 27th, to Geo. Orton and wife a daughter. 31 July 1903--F. R. Thompson shipped his household goods to Novinger Saturday where he has secured employment. 31July 1903--The case of W. C. Thompson, charged with whipping his daughter too severely, was settled Monday by Mr. Thompson paying a fine of one dollar and the costs. 31 July 1903--Married, on July 25, 1903, at the residence of Robert Williams, Mr. Morgan Williams, and Miss Emma Smeed, Rev. Ben Robson officiating. The News extends best wishes. 31 July 1903--J. C. Wyott, of Sarcoxie, was elected assistant cashier of the citizens bank of Higbee at a recent meeting of the directors. Mr. Wyott was assistant cashier of the State bank at Sarcoxie the past year, and comes among us well recommended. (My Notes: this is the first appearance of the other John Wyott. This is not the same man who is the half-brother of William Lloyd.) Kathy Bowlin, Additions, corrections, comments welcome.