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, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 1, Col 4--SWALLOWS OPEN SAFETY PIN--While playing about the home Saturday the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Justus Deering swallowed an open safety pin about an inch in length, and which, of course, frightened them almost to death. The child was rushed to a doctor and later was taken to Dr. Pos for an x-ray picture. The latter showed that the pin had passed out of the stomach and was in the lower intestines. The pin, badly corroded, was evacuated Tuesday, and without harm or pain to the child. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 1, Col 4--GEORGE-HITT WEDDING--Miss Lela George of Fayette and Ernest Hitt of Higbee were married in Moberly Saturday night by the Rev. E. Y. Keiter, a minister of that city. They returned to Fayette that night to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. W. George. Mrs. Hitt holds a position as operator in the office of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in this city. Mr. Hitt is in business in Higbee. Mrs. Hitt will continue in her position here. The Advertiser joins friends in extending best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Hitt.--Fayette Advertiser. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 1, Col 4--MOSE BLANSETT ABOUT THE SAME--Mose Blansett, who was stricken with paralysis about three weeks ago, remains about the same. While still unable to articulate, it is thought that there has been a slight improvement which gives his family and friends hope that speech will return. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 1, Col 5--ROBB-CUNNINGHAM--Mr. Harvey Robb of this place and Mrs. Louisa Cunningham of Keytesville, were united in marriage in Moberly on Wednesday of last week, but by whom we are not advised. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 1, Col 5--Mrs. Will Longdon received a letter Monday stating that her son, George, who went to Chicago recently where he has employment, and where he is making his home with his brother, Will, was quite seriously injured one day last week by being struck and knocked down by an automobile, the greatest injuries being about his head. At the time the letter was written he was much better but was still confined to his bed. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 2, Col 1,2,3&4--OUR HUNTSVILLE LETTER--By W. T. Dameron--(edited by compiler)--What came near being a fatal or serious accident happened here Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Main street at the conclusion of awarding of merchants tri-monthly prizes. An auto, driven by Nellie Hume of Fayette, struck a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ballew of near Randolph Springs, just as the car turned east on Main, knocking her down. As she fell she grabbed hold of a portion of the running board and was dragged on the pavement some distance before the driver could stop the car, but she escaped with only slight injury to one shoulder and her clothing torn. It was purely an unavoidable accident on the part of the Humes, who agreed to pay damages, and were allowed to proceed. Mrs. Oscar Payton died at her home here September 22, 1926, after a lingering illness for many months, from abscess of the spleen and stomach. Before her marriage to Mr. Payton, July 3, 1900, she was Miss Anna May Sanders, and was born in Brooklyn, NY, August 18, 1877. When 14 she, with her parents, moved to Morris, Ill., and came to Randolph county in 1900. In 1904 she professed faith in Christ and united with the Presbyterian church at Sweet Springs, and died in that faith. Her husband was superintendent of the county farm for five consecutive years, having completed his fifth year there last January, and she was a great help to him there in the management of the sanitarium. For the past eight or nine months she was a great sufferer from the disease, but bore it all with patience and courage. When it became known that she was seriously afflicted she expressed her readiness more than once to meet her fate any time. For a time the nature of her ailment was questionable, and she expressed a desire that after she had passed away a post mortem be held to determine the nature of her disease, stating that it might be of some benefit to humanity and medical science, and her request was complied with. Drs. Bragg and Epperly of Huntsville and McCormick of Moberly held the post mortem with the result above stated. The day following her death funeral services were held at the christian church, conducted by the Rev. C. B. Dabney, after which the remains were conveyed to Keytesville for interment. She leaves her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Olga Heether, of Moberly, and an aged father, one brother and two sisters, and many relatives and friends. Huntsville loses another good citizen by death, H. Clay Perkins, who died at his home here early last Saturday morning, Sept. 25, of heart trouble. Mr. Perkins had been in poor health for several months, but was not confined to his bed. When he retired Friday night he was not feeling any worse than usual, but about 6 the next morning he was attacked with apoplexy and died very suddenly a few minutes later. He was a native of Macon county, being born there August 3, 1855, being a little past 71 years old. He located in Huntsville in 1876 and resided here up to the time of his death. He married Miss Bone Jackson about 45 years ago. She is a sister of George Jackson, former county clerk, and Irl Jackson, a former merchant of Huntsville, both of whom are now business men of Columbia. Mr. Perkins was a long-time member of the Baptist church here and a splendid christian gentleman. Most of his life here he followed coal mining. He leaves a devoted wife, one daughter, Mrs. Geo. McCormac, of Kansas City, one sister, Mrs. E. S. Guffey and one brother, "Dick" Perkins, both of this city, and a large number of relatives and friends. His funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church conducted by his pastor, the Rev. F. P. Davidson. Interment was made in the city cemetery. I note from the Tulsa, Okla., World that Uncle Joe E. Bradley and wife of Broken Arrow, Okla., celebrated their golden wedding September 21st at their home there. They are natives of this county and for many years resided in the Thomas Hill neighborhood. They, and family, moved to Broken Arrow back in the later 80's. They are fine people and largely connected in this county. In speaking of their 50th wedding anniversary the World says in part: "Mr. Bradley was 34 years old and his wife was 14 when they married in Huntsville, Mo., in 1876. Shortly afterward they moved to Indian Territory where Mr. Bradley engaged in the livery business. Until the advent of the automobile Bradley's stable was known far and wide because of the excellence of his rigs, and the hospitality he extended to persons he had occasion to take long trips into the Indian Territory. They have five children living. They are: Omar Bradley of San Springs, Eurie Bradley, Drumright, Mrs. Myrtle Davis After, Sam Bradley, Tulsa, and Mrs. Ruth Cherry, Norborne, Mo. From each of their children Mr. and Mrs. Bradley received $10 in gold and from the Rev. Howerton and wife, their pastor in Broken Arrow, a piece of hand-painted china, tinted with gold, and many cut flowers. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 1--John Murdy left Tuesday for Texas, where he has secured employment. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 1--Mrs. J. B. Dougherty of Woodriver, Ill, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Egly. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 1--Miss Gertie Kirby of Moberly was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kirby, last week. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 1--Mrs. Alice Stone returned Friday from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Arthur Roberts of Midwest, WY. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 1--Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Hilldale, Ill are the guest of the latters' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Longdon. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. Calvin Magruder and daughter, Miss Ella Mae, left Monday for Mexico, where Mr. Magruder has employment and where they will make their home for the winter. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. Gladys and Inez Andrews left Tuesday night for Chicago where the former will teach piano in the Sherman School of Music and the latter will attend Northwestern University. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--The following from here attended the funeral of Miss Nannie Haden in Moberly Wednesday of last week: Mrs. Frank Heathman, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs. C. H. Cleeton and Mrs. G. M. Nichols. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--Jas. Warford and David Magruder after a visit of about a month with the home folks, left Monday for Midwest, Wyo., where they have been located for the past year or two, making the trip in their car. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. Mary Burton, who was quite sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Dougherty, for several days last week, is able to be around as usual, we are glad to say, and is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter Shiflett, of Moberly. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. Angelina Bottini and son, Charles, left Wednesday for New York, from which port they will set sail Saturday for Italy, Mrs. Bottini's native country, for an extended visit. It will be their first visit to Italy since coming to this country thirty-four years ago. Thursday, 30 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 22, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. Jean Little and son Rankin, and brother, James Rankin, returned Thursday from Sulphur, Okla., where they spent two weeks with their brother, Gordon H. Rankin, who has been in a government hospital there for a year or two. He is getting along famously his legion of friends in Higbee will be glad to learn, and from his appearance, they say, is in perfect health. To make sure, however, he will remain at the institution for at least another year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Permission is granted to public libraries, and genealogical and historical societies to print and bind for the use of their patrons. 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