The following are selected articles from a Newspaper titled, "The Higbee News" which was issued out of the town of Higbee, in Randolph County, Missouri from the years 1888 through 1953. The editors were W. H. Welch and his son H. Scott Welch. This paper covered the Higbee area and also a great deal of the northeastern part of Howard county. The copyright notice at the end of this transcript is there for the sole purpose of keeping this work free to the public, and to ensure that it is not harvested by a fee-based corporate genealogy site, or published in any format for profit. If you decide to use the information from this transcription, PLEASE LIST ME AS THE SOURCE, rather than the paper. My transcription is another generation removed from the microfilm, and would thus be a third generation copy of the original paper. For proper documentation, a researcher should obtain a photocopy of the microfilm for their own permanent records, and use my transcript as a guide or index. The microfilm is available for interlibrary loan through the State Historical Society of Missouri, and a copy is also on file at the Moberly Public Library, generously donated by the Higbee Historical Society. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 3, Col. 2,3&4--THIS WEEK IN MISSOURI, Compiled by The State Historical Society of Missouri, Floyd Shoemaker, Secretary, Columbia, Mo.--(edited by compiler)--This first week of the year is commemorative of the birth date of the ablest journalist writer Missouri has known--John Newman Edwards. Edwards, the Chevalier Bayard of Missouri as he has been called, was born January 4, 1838, at Front Royal, Va. Edwards' career as a journalist had its beginning when he was yet a boy. At the age of fourteen he wrote a story which had a wide circulation. Even before this time he had learned typesetting on the Front Royal Gazette. When fifteen years old, Edwards came to Missouri and settled at Lexington. He came West at the solicitation of Thomas J. Yerby, a relative. It was during his residence in Lexington that Edwards learned the printing trade. Here he worked until the opening of the Civil War when he enlisted in the command of Gen. J. O. Shelby. Edwards' service in the Confederate Army was quite typical of his nature. A born fighter, with a courage and a determination that no Union gun could defy, Edwards was promoted several times for his skill and personal bravery. he became brigadier-general with the rank of major, and also made adjutant-general in the division. This Southern hero was in more than fifty battles and was wounded several times. At the close of the war Edwards become one of the members of Shelby's command, the "Iron Brigade," which crossed over into Mexico. During his thirteen-month stay in Mexico Edwards assisted in establishing the Mexican Times, and also wrote the well known book, "An Unwritten Leaf of the War." It was also during the time spent in Mexico that Edwards became a favorite with Prince Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta. "Poor Carlotta" was the subject of one of his best known editorials and appeared in the Kansas City Times on May 29, 1870. Upon his return to Missouri in 1867, Edwards published a number of books, among which was "Shelby and His Men," a wonderful tribute to this Southern leader. In the same year Edwards became a reporter on the St. Louis Republican. The following year, he and Col. John C. Moore established the Kansas City Times. He was associated with the Times until 1873 when he went to the St. Louis Dispatch. After a short stay with the Dispatch he joined the staff of the St. Louis Times. Edwards then decided to go to New Mexico and engage in sheep raising. However, he was dissuaded from this plan while visiting in Lexington at the home of his father-in-law, Judge J. S. Plattenburg. During this visit he wrote and published "Noted Guerrillas." Returning to editorial writing, Edwards took charge of the Sedalia Democrat. Leaving this publication he established the Sedalia Dispatch. Its life was brilliant, but short. Leaving Sedalia he went to St. Joseph where he became managing editor of the Gazette. However, he was recalled to the editorial chair of the Kansas City Times and held this place until his sudden death in Jefferson City, May, 1889. Edwards was buried at Dover, Mo. With a vast storehouse of historical and general knowledge, Edwards was an editorial writer whose work has been unsurpassed. His pen was quite as mighty as his sword. It was his policy to write nothing but what he held to be the truth and he would defend his statements "to the last ditch." Edwards possessed an ability to blend fact and fancy in a way that was very charming to the reader. Edwards was an outstanding leader. His thought were his own and he expressed them in a way which was most forceful and convincing. Although his editorial style, or the long rounded sentence with its myriad of adjectives has now become passé, his writings have not been surpassed. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--Mrs. Hattie Farrah and son, Franklin, returned to Kirksville Monday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bottoms. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Paulfrey of Chicago were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Paulfrey, and other relatives and friends last week. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis and Geo. Longdon of Chicago were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Longdon and other relatives and friends during the holidays. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--The following from here attended the funeral of D. H. Mounce at Moberly yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burton, Mrs. Medley Burton, Mrs. Edwin Hawkins and H. W. Burton. (Kathy's notes: I suspect this was actually the funeral of A. M. Mounce, the only surviving brother of D. H. Mounce who had died in December of 1923. Mrs. A. M. Mounce, the former Janie Gibson Burton, was the widow of Byrd Burton, brother of Medley Burton.) Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--Miss Gladys Andrews, who is teaching in a Chicago music school, and sister, Miss Inez, a student in Northwestern University, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews, during the holidays. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--Mr. and Mrs. Guy Motor and children left Sunday for Colorado Springs, where they will locate, for a time at least. Mr. Motor, who has been located at Quantico, Va., for a year or two, will have served twenty years in the army next month, at which time he will go on the retired list. It is his intention to locate in the West. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 4--A most enjoyable Christmas was spent in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Fullington, Dr. Geo. Johnson and wife and two little daughters of La Grange, Mo., spending the entire week with them. It was the first Christmas for six years that Mrs. Johnson had been privileged to spend with her parents, and it is needless to add that a sumptuous turkey dinner with all its trimmings, was served. A beautiful Christmas tree was provided for the pleasure of the little girls. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 5 & 6--MT PLEASANT SUNDAY SCHOOL--(edited by compiler)--The young people's class of the Mt. Pleasant Sunday School were entertained Monday night December 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Dougherty. Social games were enjoyed the earlier part of the evening, while the latter part was given to romping and dancing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Minter Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Naylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Robb, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rennolds, Mrs. Noah Frazier, Guy Long, Otha Lynch, Misses Agnes Douglas, Theta Purcell, Letha Douglas, Nellie Elders, Ruth Walker, Eunice Asbury, Orpha Bailey, Anna Bailey, Mary Dougherty, Edna Dougherty, Annetta St. Clair, Lena St. Clair, Azile Lewis, Helen Robb, Lilla Lee Frazier. Messrs Andy St. Clair, Ed S. St. Clair, Jas. C. Dougherty, J. B. White, Milton Walker, Vernette Walker, Thomas Batton, Archie Walker, Ed Walker, Amos Walker, Charley Palmatary, Glenwood Walker and Robert Walker. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 4, Col 5 & 6--MT PLEASANT SUNDAY SCHOOL--(edited by compiler)--There was a dance given at the home of C. W. Dougherty Tuesday night, October 28. The evening was spent in dancing and refreshments were served at a late hour. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, December 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pitney, a son. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, December 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lusby, a son. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, December 17, to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Henderson, a son. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, December 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buckley, a daughter. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, on January 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin, of Milwaukee, Wis., a son. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Ed Turner of Fulton was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert Robb, last week. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Willard Edwards and son, Herschel, visited friends at Fayette during the holidays. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Harold Evans of Chicago was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Roy Richards, during the holidays. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Miss Gladys Bradley of Moberly spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bradley. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Emmett Barron and daughter, Miss Edna, spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robb of Marshall. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Elerd Baker and daughter, Mildred, spent last week in Oil City with Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Houtz. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris returned Saturday from a visit with their son, Owen, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Joe E. Jones of Independence was the guest of Higbee relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. E. D. Martin of Kirksville was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Little, last week. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Arthur Hudson and daughter, Mrs. Herrald Dinwiddie, spent the first of the week with relatives in Moberly. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Helen Harriman returned last week from an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Eddie Gruber, of Dowell, Ill. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Garnett Page of Carpentersville, Ill., was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Page, during the holidays. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Wm. Harlow and daughters, Marjorie and Mildred of Parco, Wyoming were the guests of Higbee friends last week. Thursday, 6 Jan 1927, Vol 40, No 35, Pg 5, Col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--John Creson of Fayette was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Creson, the latter part of the week. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. They may not be reproduced on another site or on any printed or recorded media, CD, etc. without specific written permission from Kathy Bowlin. Although public information is not in and of itself copyrightable, the format in which it is presented, transcriptions, notes & comments, etc. is. It is however, quite permissible to print or save the files to a personal computer for personal use only. 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