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 and owners were a wonderful man by the name of 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. It is because of my tremendous admiration for this father and son, that I am transcribing this paper and putting it in a more readable format, so that this work may again be brought to light, to entertain, and teach a whole new generation of the descendants of the inhabitants and neighbors of a little town called "Higbee." 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. I wouldn't want my own possible errors in transcription, blamed on the editors of the 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. When the Higbee Historical Society disbanded, their material was donated to the Randolph County Historical Society and is still available there. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 1--Celebrated Golden Wedding--The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Egly of southwest of town was the scene of a very rare occurrence Thursday of last week, it being the golden wedding anniversary of this most estimable couple, who were married on August 12, 1876, in Midway, Pa. While the wedding ceremony was gone through with again, as is frequently the case on such occasions, Mr. Egly presented the bride with a new wedding ring, the old one having worn to all but a thread, and which, no doubt, recalled the thrill she felt when the old ring was placed on her shapely finger in the long ago, and was a new pledge of the love borne her through all the years by her life's partner. A dinner as only such a home can furnish, was supplied, an immense golden cake, bearing fifty lighted tapers, adorning the center of the bountiful and beautiful board. It is needless to add that all enjoyed the dinner and the day or that the old-new lovers were the happiest of the crowd. The afternoon, with children and grandchildren present, was spent in living over again the happy days, recalling faces and incidents of their several homes since their wedding day and in the smiles and good cheer which surrounded them. The happy couples were the recipients of many presents, and in keeping with the occasion they were all of gold. Of the six children, all were present except two--Mrs. Curtis Elwyn and Chas. Egly of Wichita, Kan., who could not leave home. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. John Egly and children, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Egly and Leonard Egly of this place; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Herbertson and children, McKeesport, Pa., and Wm. and Geo. Egly and Mrs. Annie Hobaugh, nephews and niece, Kittannik, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Egly have been residents of Higbee for twenty-five years and have endeared themselves to all. No better folks ever lived among us, and it is the hope of all, although such another anniversary is impossible for them, that they may be spared to their children and friends for many many years. Our hearty congratulations to them on the celebration of the great event, which is a privilege accorded to but very few. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 1--To Hike to Ozarks--Ermon Hare, who is to teach in Centralia this year, left Tuesday for the Ozarks, and will make the trip on foot, partly for the novelty of the thing, but principally for the physical benefit he will derive, and to put himself in proper trim for his duties as coach of the Centralia basketball team. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 1--Will Francis to St. Louis--We printed bills this week for Will Francis who will sell a lot of household goods and other things at the Rodney farm north of town on the 21st, a list of which can be seen elsewhere. Mr. Francis will move to St. Louis, where he has employment. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 2--Golden Wedding--Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Williams, two of Higbee's best known and most respected residents, and who have lived among us for thirty-six years, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday, August 15, their wedding having occurred in Bloomington, Ill., on that date in 1876. A fine dinner was enjoyed by children and grandchildren, and all in all the day was a most happy one, and enjoyed by none more than by Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Williams and children, Mrs. David Sharp and children and Mrs. Jas. McMannus, Kenosha, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Six, Welcher, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Williams, Olintaz, Ia.; Oliver Williams, Tulsa.; Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Williams of this place. With other friends the NEWS extends Mr. and Mrs. Williams heartiest congratulations on the happy event and wishes for them many more years of happiness and contentment. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 3--Jeff. C. Robertson Dead--Jeff C. Robertson, a pioneer citizen of this county, died at his home near Sharon church Monday night at 9:30. Mr. Robertson had been in poor health for a long time and his death was not unexpected. The deceased was born in Randolph county March 5, 1849. He was married to Miss Eliza Rucker February 8, 1876. To this union 12 children were born, two of whom died in infancy. The ten living children are Mrs. Sidney Craig, F. E. Robertson, J. C. Robertson, Joe H. Robertson, Mrs. Math Markland, Lee Roy Robertson, Eugene Robertson, John Wiley Robertson and Mrs. Ova Warford. At the age of sixteen years Mr. Robertson united with the Presbyterian church, and it can be truthfully said that no man that has ever lived in this community was more faithful to his church and took more interest in the Master's cause than did Mr. Robertson. He was a progressive citizen, a good neighbor and always stood for the moral issues and was always on the side of right and justice. In his death Howard county sustains the loss of one of its very best citizens. Funeral services were conducted from the Sharon Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. Fred Robb of Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. Robb was formerly pastor of Mr. Robertson's church, and happened to be in the community on a visit. Burial was made in Sharon cemetery--Armstrong Herald. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 4--Mrs. W. V. Tullous returned to her home in Messa, Arizona, Thursday after a visit of several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Andrews, and other relatives and friends. Like others who have spent any considerable time in the West, Mrs. Tullous thinks it is the only place on earth, and could hardly be persuaded to live in this section again. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 5--Mrs. J. Q. Whitmore returned Tuesday to her home in Jefferson City after a visit with her mother, Mrs. John Mure, and other relatives and friends. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 5--Miss Gladys Andrews returned last week from Maryville where she taught in the teachers' training school the past year. She will teach in Chicago the coming year. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 5--Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Harris, who moved to Milwaukee, Wis., several weeks ago, returned Saturday. If Mr. Harris cannot secure employment here he will locate in Bloomington, Ill. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 5--Mr. and Mrs. John Newman, Mr. and Mrs. William Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Newman, Misses Bessie Feland and Brooksie Atkins and Rose Elmer Williams, Elmer Newman and D. Pealer drove to Boonville Thursday on a fishing trip. They report a most delightful time and plenty of nice fish. Thursday, 19 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 16, pg. 1 Col 6--Davis-Longdon--Mr. Jasper Davis of Slater and Miss Juanita Longdon of this place were united in marriage at Marshall on Saturday, August 14. They were accompanied by Mrs. Oliver Fischbeck of Slater, a cousin of the bride. The latter is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Longdon of this place and is one of our most modest and sensible young ladies. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Davis of Slater, and bears the reputation of being a most industrious and worthy young man. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Kathy Bowlin Additions, corrections, comments welcome.