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, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 1--Robert Lazenby Injured--Saturday evening, while doing the milking, Robert Lazenby received injuries that will lay him up for some time. The cow, a gentle but nervous animal, became frightened at something and jumped, knocking Mr. Lazenby down and trampling him, injuring his back quite severely and also throwing his right elbow out of joint and breaking one of the bones just below the elbow. He was able to be in town yesterday, but was running in low, and will be doing so for several days to come. His injuries might easily have been a great deal worse, and his friends congratulate him that such was not the case. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 1--Some Real Cucumbers--Jeff Dougherty of near Myers was a caller at the NEWS office Saturday and left two samples of his cucumber crop. They were about 14 inches in length, about 3 in diameter and weighed three pounds or more. They would have been prize winners at any fair. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 2--MRS. A. T. BURTON TO HAVE SALE--We printed bills this week for Mrs. A. T. Burton, who will sell a big lot of stock, implements, household goods, etc., at her home east of town on the 9th, and which will likely prove the largest sale in this section in several years. See bills or ad in this issue for list of property to be sold. Mrs. Burton, we learn, is thinking of moving to Columbia, for a time, at least. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 2--Back Home Satisfied--W. B. Hairl, mechanic at Murphy's garage, who gave up his job several months ago to return to Wyoming, from which place he came to Higbee, and intending to remain there, returned the latter part of last week, and mighty glad to get back. He reports business absolutely rotten in every section he visited, and states that about the only concerns doing anything at all are the garages and filling stations, which are kept going by the tourists. Mr. Hairl returns pretty well convinced that there are many places worse than Higbee, and satisfied to remain with us. He is one of the best auto repair men ever in Higbee, and Mr. Murphy is to be congratulated on his return. Mr. Vaught, who is also an expert, and who succeeded Mr. Hairl, will remain for a time. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 2--Birthday Celebration--The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. (Goldie) Stevenson was the scene of a very pleasant gathering Sunday, August 19, it being the celebration of Mr. Stevenson's 53rd birthday, and as it was the former home of Mr. Stevenson's brothers and sisters, the day was as much a family reunion at the old home as a birthday dinner. At the noon hour dinner was spread and enjoyed by all, it is needless to say. The afternoon was spent in conversation, recalling days past when they were all little children. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hairl and daughters, Mary Ellen and Susan, Mr. and Mrs. Jena Stevenson and son, Herschel, of Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. Vesta Stevenson and daughters, Oliva and Juanita, and sons, Chester and Denzel, of Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. Ira McAllister of Moberly, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Bowden and son, J. B., of Moberly, Miss Ruth Stevenson and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Stevenson and daughter, Naida, of Higbee. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 3--Family Reunion--Sunday, August 29, was a day long to be remembered at the home of Minor Moore south of town, the occasion being a reunion of the Minor family. A big dinner was enjoyed by a large crowd and the day was most pleasantly spent by all. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore and children, Gertrude, Evely and Eldon, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Moore and children, Hazel, Mabel, Veraid, James and Ellwood, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stark and children, Everett, Annie, Francis, Dorothy and Jake, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Morris Moore and children Beatrice, Ralph, Wilson, Clara, Maurice, Jr. and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bradley and children, Lorene, Alfred and Thelma, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bradley and children, Basil, Delta, Romaine and Claudell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sturgeon and children, Flossie May and Naomi Catherine, Mrs. Mollie Tilden, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rixley and children, Irene, Melvin and Merlin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tilden and children, Don William and Mary Catherine, Mrs. Lucy Higinbottom, Miss Alice DeRigne, Mrs. John DeRigne, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Howard and children, Clarence Brag, John Leland, Dorothy Nell and Anna Sue, Walter DeRigne, Mr. and Mrs. James DeRigne and children, Mary Sue and Francis, Mrs. Don DeRigne and children, William Wayne and Juanita. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 1, Col 6--In making mention last week of the birthday anniversary of S. E. Marrs on August 22nd, we added greatly to his span of life, stating that it was his 82nd birthday when it should have been his 78th. We knew better, but got balled up in mentioning the death of Mrs. Manuel, who was 82, the articles being written about the same time. We grow old soon enough without having our years added to unnecessarily. Here's hoping he will not only reach the extra years we added, but many more as well and will not be "gathered into the land where our fathers have gone before us" until he wishes. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 3--SOUTH OF TOWN--Franklin Rennolds motored from Jefferson City Saturday evening to visit his father, J. T. Rennolds. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 3--SOUTH OF TOWN--Mr. and Mrs. Glen White and sons of Moberly were the guests of their mother Mrs. Nan Dougherty, Saturday night. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 3--SOUTH OF TOWN--Mrs. Joe Robinson of near Rucker died Saturday from infirmities of age. She was buried Sunday in the family burying ground on the farm. Her husband and children preceded her to the world beyond many years ago. She leaves no immediate relatives, but many distant ones and a host of friends. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 3--SOUTH OF TOWN--A reunion of the Blaise family was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lynch at Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Blaise with all their children--one son and seven daughters--and all their families motoring over early Sunday morning, each taking well filled baskets. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner, consisting of chicken, beef, ham, weenies, salads, vegetables, cakes, pies, ice cream, ice fruit, ice tea and watermelon was served. The afternoon was spent with music by radio and phonograph, and conversation. All returned home at a late hour, hoping these happy home reunions could be enjoyed more often, this being the first one for nearly five years at which all of the children were present. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Blaise, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blaise, Mrs. Annie Emmitt, of Wichita, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Hargis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lynch, Mr. and Owen Asbury, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ridgway, Misses Orphia, Marvel and Leta Blaise, Belva Harris, Nona Emmitt, Junior Blaise, Lowell and Ralph Hargis, Francis and Elden Lynch, Rodney Asbury and Hugh and Kenneth Ridgway. This reunion was held in honor of Mrs. Otto Emmitt, of Wichita, Kan., Mr. Blaise's eldest daughter. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--MT. PLEASANT ITEMS--Sam Reed visited his parents, Wash Reed and wife, Tuesday night of this week. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--MT. PLEASANT ITEMS--Howard Naylor visited his cousin, Velva Dougherty, over the week-end and attended services at New Hope. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--MT. PLEASANT ITEMS--Jonah Sword and daughter, Miss Gertrude, attended the teachers' meeting at Fayette Monday and Tuesday. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--NAYLOR ITEMS--John Sinclair and son Elijah were Higbee visitors Saturday. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sinclair were visitors at their Uncle's, John Sinclair's, Monday. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Douglas of Tulsa, Okla., visited his brother, T. A. Douglas, this week. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--NAYLOR ITEMS--Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bradley were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter, Mrs. Fred White. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--NAYLOR ITEMS--Milton Walker of Moberly spent from Friday night until Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Walker. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--Will Winn, Morris Cooper and Virgil Dougherty returned Saturday from Des Moines, Ia., where they spent a month in Uncle Sam's Citizens Military Training Camp. Virgil returned with the rank of Corporal. At the same camp last year he was one of four out of about 1800 who stood at the very top for physical perfection. He is a king bee when it comes to playing basket ball, and it is our prediction that he will help put the team of Missouri Valley College, where he will attend school this year, on the map. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 4--E. J. Turner, who closed his barber shop and pool hall several weeks ago and stored the fixtures, intending to move to Oklahoma should he find a suitable location there, returned the first of the week and is again in business at the old stand. He combed Oklahoma pretty thoroughly and says that he found business on the bum almost every place he went, and that Higbee, with both of her mines working almost full time, is very fortunate, indeed, and that it has no reason to complain. This is in line with the story told by most of the traveling men who make Higbee, which, they say, is the best town of its size in the entire state. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 4, Col 5--Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cleeton left the first of the week for St. Louis where they will reside. They are given up with genuine regret by a wide circle of friends and all are hoping that they may again be among us to remain before any great length of time. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 5, Col 1--Born, on August 30, to Mr. and Mrs. May Wheeler, a daughter. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 5, Col 1--Mark C. Murphy is driving a 1927 model Buick 4-passenger coupe, one of the handsomest cars in town. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 5, Col 1--Mrs. Robert Shiflett and daughter, Miss Estell, spent the first of the week with relatives in Fayette. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. Chas. Miller returned to her home in Glasgow Saturday after a visit with her sister, Mrs. W. C. Shook. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 5, Col 2--Mrs. John Howell left Thursday of last week in response to a message stating that her sister, Mrs. Eva Chatfield, of Ironton, Ohio, was seriously ill. Thursday, 2 Sep 1926, Vol 40, No 18, Pg. 5, Col 3--Mr. and Mrs. William Short and children, who have been living at Brown's Station, Boone County, for about a year, left Saturday for Ottumwa, Ia, where they will make their home. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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