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, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 1--MRS. J. W. BUCKLEY DEAD. Passes Away Suddenly Thursday Morning From Heart Failure.--Friends and acquaintances and the people in general were shocked beyond measure when word went out over town Thursday morning of last week that Mrs. J. W. Buckley had passed away about 1 o'clock that morning, and neighbors who had noticed her about the day before, apparently in better health and spirits than for months could hardly believe the sad news. Mrs. Buckley had not been in good health for a year or more, but since the family had returned from Clark, where they had been living for a year or more where a daughter, Miss Esteleen, was teaching, she had seemed to be greatly improved, and on Wednesday had made the remark that she felt better than she had for along time and that she was sure the physician who was treating her was going to cure her. She retired at the usual hour Wednesday night, and on waking about 1 o'clock Mr. Buckley asked her what time it was, when she replied that it was a little after one, as the clock had just struck. A short time later Mr. Buckley heard her make a peculiar noise, but thinking that she was troubled with nightmare, to which she was subject, did not try to awaken her, as she had often told him not to do so as it always left her with a headache. A minute or so later he heard her gasp, when he called her several times, and receiving no reply got up and turned on the light, and was horrified to find her cold in death. Arthur Florence Carter was born near Knoxville, Mo., on April 2, 1864, and was married to J. W. Buckley on January 12, 1881 at Knoxville. They were the parents of nine children, the eldest, a son, Emmett Jewel, dying at the age of 23 at the family home in Richmond, Mo. The surviving children are Clarence, Richmond; Mrs. L. M. Clevenger, Greenburg, Kas.; Thomas, Kansas City; Carl, now in Texas; Mrs. Howard Mack, Ottawa, Kas.; Mrs. Emery Fowler, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Eugene and Miss Esteleen of this place. She also leaves twelve grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Harry Harris, Moberly, and one brother, C. C. Carter, of Freeman, Mo. All of the children with the exception of Carl, who could not be located, were here for the funeral, as were two nieces, Mrs. Nellie Thurston, Kansas City, and Mrs. Mollie Arnold, Richmond, and the sister, Mrs. Harris, Moberly. Mrs. Buckley had lived in Higbee and vicinity for fifteen years or more and had endeared herself to all and especially to those who were her closest neighbors and associates, who ever found her kind hearted and sympathetic, ready, willing and anxious to do a kind deed or speak a kindly or helpful word. She was a member of the Higbee Methodist church, with which she united several years ago under the pastorate of the Rev. J. J. Copeland. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Myers of the Moberly Methodist church, an old friend of the family and school mate and chum of the eldest son, mentioned above, back in the old home at Richmond, the crowd filling the home and lawn to overflowing. Interment was made in Higbee cemetery. In the passing of this good woman not only the family, but the town and community have suffered an irreparable loss, and our deepest sympathy, along with that of the vicinity, goes out to the heartbroken husband and children. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--THOS. WARFORD BACK TO HOSPITAL--Dr. C. F. Burkhalter was called to Madison Tuesday afternoon to see Thos. Warford, who was recently operated on in a St. Louis hospital for tumor of the brain, the tumor, the doctor advised us, being larger than a duck egg. A very puzzling thing about the case to the surgeon was the fact that Mr. Warford did not have convulsions either before or following the operation, and as he seemed to rally perfectly from the operation and was on the high road to recovery, he was allowed to return home after about two week sin the hospital, but with his left side partially paralyzed. Since his return home Mr. Warford has been able to be at his store every few days, with the paralysis gradually leaving, and was apparently making slow but sure recovery. Tuesday, however, he was seized with convulsions, having three that day, and on the arrival of Dr. Burkhalter, Dr. Saaks, the greatest brain specialist in the city, and who performed the operation, was called. He advised that he be given certain medicine at once and then brought to St. Louis on the first train, and accompanied by Dr. C. C. Smith of Madison Mr. Warford was taken to St. Louis that night, since which time nothing further as to his condition has been heard. As but one in forty ever survive such an operation, it can be seen that Mr. Warford is yet far from being well, despite his favorable condition up to Tuesday. The NEWS joins his host of friends in the hope that he will yet make the grade and eventually be his old self again. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--SCHOOL NOTES--Miss Merlin Hilburn was called home suddenly Thursday afternoon by the death of her grandfather, Mr. Ed H. Mitchell, of Marshall, Mo. Miss Hilburn has been making her home with her grandparents. Mr. Mitchell was a prominent business man of Marshall, and had served five terms as mayor of that place. Miss Hilburn returned Sunday afternoon. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--SCHOOL NOTES--The high school has been very sorry to lose Nellie Sperry, Addie and Orpha Lessly from their midst. Nellie has gone to Marshall to live with her parents. Addie and Orpha have been very ill with diphtheria, and will be unable to return to school. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--Claudine Robb and Francis Randolph are leaving Thursday for the debate tournament at Columbia. Thirty-four debate teams from all over the state will compete for four debate teams. They will be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kroggel. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--MCKINLEY-DOUGHERTY--Mr. E. S. McKinley of St. Louis, formerly of Middletown, and Miss Gida Mae Dougherty of St. Louis, stole secretly away and were married in St. Charles, Mo., on March 19, 1927. They were accompanied by two of their friends, Mr. Francis White and Miss Zeta Charleville. Late in the evening their wedding dinner was served at Hotel Claridge. The bride will be remembered as the daughter of Mrs. Nettie Ditter, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Avery, and niece of Frank Dougherty. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 4--MRS. JOHN LAWRENCE DEAD--On Tuesday afternoon this whole community was sadly shocked when they learned of the death of Mrs. John Lawrence. Mrs. Lawrence had been in ill health for some time and on Sunday she became bedfast, no one suspecting her end was so near. She passed away Tuesday afternoon about two o'clock. Susie Price Parker, daughter of Francis and Dorcas Parker, was born June 30, 1868, near Doylesville, Ky., and passed away April 26, 1927, at her home west of Huntsville, being at the time of her death 58 years, 9 months and 26 days old. With her parents, she came here when a small child. She was married to J. M. Lawrence April 21, 1895, whom she leaves to mourn her death; also two sisters and one brother. While Mrs. Lawrence never united with any church, she was a Christian and lived a Christian life. Her father preceded her to the grave just a month. It had been her wish and her prayer that she might be spared to care for him. She was a good wife, sister and neighbor and will be greatly missed by all, especially by her devoted husband. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the First Baptist church here by the Rev. Perry F. sears of Clifton Hill. Interment was made in the city cemetery--Huntsville Herald. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 4--GEO. EVANS MAKING GOOD--The following is sent us by Capt. William R. Fleming, West Point Intelligence and Publicity Officer, and we are quite sure that it will be read with a great deal of pleasure by Mr. Evans' friends in the old town: "Cadet Geo. R. Evans, class of 1929, United States Military Academy, West Point, N. Y., a graduate of the Higbee High School, and son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Evans of 3694 Ferdinand Ave., Chicago, Ill., and appointed to the Academy by the Hon. Ralph F. Lozier, from the 2nd congressional district of Missouri, pitched the first three innings for the Army team in its exhibition game with the New York Giants, which was won by the Giants. During the three innings he pitched, Evans allowed but four hits. This was extremely fine considering that stars like Hornsby, Mueller, Bentley, Farrell, and others were in the Giants' line-up. "Among his other accomplishments and credits may be mentioned the following: a member of the 3rd class summer encampment baseball championship team 1926; a first-class machine gunner: a pistol sharpshooter, and ranks 257 in his academic standing." Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 4--MRS. BEN STRAIN BETTER--Mrs. Ben Strain of Yates, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, is reported some better. Her condition from the very first was serious. Mrs. Anna Hayes, a Moberly nurse, has had her in charge. Her relatives who called last week to see her were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Strain, Higbee; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Strain, Clinton, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Matherson, and son, Kansas City; Mrs. Cappy Fox and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis, Moberly; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strain, Excello; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fox and Jas. Fox, Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fox of Molton, Iowa. Grasping at every little move in improvement and utilizing every effort to relieve suffering and to aid the recovery of Mrs. Strain has been done, and sometimes it seems almost the impossible takes place. And we are glad, indeed, to rejoice with Mr. Strain and family in the recovery of this wonderful wife and mother. Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 5--JAS. MACHETTI DEAD--Jas. Machetti, whose critical illness was noted in our last issue, and who was thought to be some better, passed away at his home west of town late Wednesday evening, April 27, he having been stricken with paralysis a few hours before. He was born in Italy on January 10, 1862, and was therefore 65 years old. He came to this country about 35 years ago, locating in Illinois, from where he moved to Higbee about 15 years ago, and for much of that time had followed farming, in which he was engaged at the time of his death. He was one of our hardest working and most reliable residents, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. We were glad to number him among our friends, and in all of our dealings with him we found him four-square in all things and tender and generous hearted. He is survived by five children, viz: Mrs. Ed Roberts, Tony, John and Pete Machetti, of this vicinity, and Mrs. J. W. Duncan of Los Angeles, Cal., besides a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held in St. Mary's Church of Moberly, Saturday and interment made in the church cemetery by the side of his wife, who passed away in 1921. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved children. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright notice: All transcriptions in this email are copyrighted by their creator. 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