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, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 1--MARY ELIZABETH WEBB--Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Webb, brief mention of whose death was made in our last issue, and who passed away from the infirmities of age at her home in the north part of town on Wednesday, December 1, was the daughter of Henry and Ann Turner, and was born at McKeysport, Pa., on October 5, 1842, and was married at Fairfield, Ia., on September 5, 1865, to James Stitt Webb, her soldier sweetheart. They were the parents of five children--three daughters and two sons--Alice J., Emma M., Anna Bell, William Pulaski and George H. W. Webb. The sons only survive, two daughters dying in infancy and one at the age of 11. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, viz: James Oren Webb, Moberly; Mrs. Minnie Blakley, victor Webb and Mrs. Verna Avery, Fayette; Henry, Lester, Erma, Junior, Harley, Mildred and Edward Webb of Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Webb united with the Christian church at New Hope thirty-three years ago, and where funeral services were held by the Rev. Myers of Moberly, interment being made by the side of her husband, who died on July 15, 1918. A devoted wife and mother, kind neighbor and friend, Mrs. Webb was truly a christian character, and tho' she lived a rather retired life following the death of her husband, she will be missed by a wide circle of friends, and as much by those who knew her best as she will by her loved ones. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 1--STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS--E. M. Whitmore, one of our best known residents, was stricken with paralysis shortly after breakfast last Friday morning, and just as he was about to get up from the table. He was found by a delivery boy who was making a delivery at the home. He assisted Mr. Whitmore to his bed and then summoned a physician, who found that the stroke had been quite severe, affecting the entire left side, but not the speech to any considerable extent. Mr. Whitmore, who has lived alone for several years, was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. J. F. Leonard, and has since shown some slight improvement. His host of friends join the NEWS in the wish for his speedy and permanent recovery, for not to see him on the streets and hear his daily quaint remarks, is about the biggest change that the old town could experience. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 1--COOPER-MILLER--Romie Cooper of this place and Miss Mary Miller of Brookfield were united in marriage in that city on December 1, and paid Higbee a visit on their honeymoon trip, being the guest of Mr. Cooper's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cooper, Sunday. Romie is one of our most reliable and industrious young men and has been located at Brookfield for some time, holding a position as mechanic in the garage of Lib Noel, and numbers his friends by his acquaintances. The NEWS joins other friends in congratulations and best wishes. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 2--MRS. ROSA DIXON DEAD--Mrs. Rosa Dixon, formerly of this place, died at her home in Kansas City Tuesday from tuberculosis, from which she had suffered for a year or two. She was about 40 years old, and was the foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Graves of this place. She is survived by her husband and five children and one brother, Denny Graves. We could not learn anything relative to the funeral, but presume interment will be made in Kansas City. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 3--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Jas. Daggs of Brookfield is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 3--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Pauline Terrill left Friday for Texarkana, Ark., where she will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Nicholas. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 3--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. B. F. Andrews, who had been in Kansas City for a month, where she underwent a surgical operation, was able to return home Saturday. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 3--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. L. R. Weiser left Saturday for her home in Anacortes, Washington, after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Williams. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 3--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--J. F. Whitmore, who is attending a Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, was called home the first of the week by the illness of his uncle, E. M. Whitmore, who is suffering from paralysis. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 3--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Jesse Williams of Kansas city was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Williams, Saturday. Jesse is now working out of Slater as a brakeman on the Alton, having quit his job as switchman with the Santa Fe at Argentine. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 6--Mrs. C. C. Smith and children left Saturday for Hardin, their new home, after a visit with Dr. C. F. Burkhalter and family. Dr. Smith, as mentioned last week, has located at Hardin, his old home, giving up a lucrative practice at Madison. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 6--Mrs. Chas. Lewis, on her way home from Kansas City, where she was called by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Gus Bely, was the guest of Mrs. Lousetta Dougherty Sunday and Monday. She left the daughter improving. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 1, Col 6--David Williams of Midwest, Wyo., is the guest of Higbee relatives and friends, arriving Tuesday from Chicago, where he had been to see his mother, Mrs. Robert Williams, who was recently stricken with paralysis. He reports her as very much improved. He will leave for the West tomorrow. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 2, Col 3&4--OUR HUNTSVILLE LETTER, By W. T. Dameron--In looking over an old Huntsville paper the other day, I observed an account of the suicide of John E. McCall, at Roanoke, Mo., Oct. 13, 1880. He shot his brains out with a pistol while lying on a couch in his room over the store of S. Carmichael. No one heard the shot and the body was not discovered until the next day. The pistol was still in his hand and a pool of blood on the floor when some boys discovered the dead body. Mr. McCall was 35 years old and a native of this county and was a fine young man. By profession he was a school teacher and had taught school in various parts of the county. He taught his last school at Clifton Hill about two years before moving to Roanoke, where he engaged in the livery business when he took his life. It was said that Mr. McCall was engaged to a young lady whom he devotedly loved, but soon after their engagement she saw reason to break it, and it was said this bore on his mind heavily and led to his suicide. The following letter was found on his person: Roanoke, Mo., Oct. 13, 1880. Mr. J. T. Ryle, Huntsville, Mo. Dear Brother: I will never see you any more, so I will write you a few words. I am tired of life and do not care to live any longer. I claim everyone as my friend, though I can't treat them so, on account of disappointment. It seems to me like everyone is turning the cold shoulder to me, but I know the fault is in myself and I hope and pray that none will say naught against me when I am dead. Write and tell mama and the children of my death. The subject is too tender--I can't write any more on that point. I want you to administer on my property, and what is left after my debts are paid you can have. I have sold my lot in Higginsville, Mo., for $200 cash. I have in my pocket $225. I would rather you keep my watch, trunk and clothes and such other things you can make use of. Jesse, I know you will think this is foolishness in me shooting myself, but I believe when anyone is tired of life they should be dead and out of other people's way. Some people will say I was crazy when I shot myself, but you can tell all such that is not so. Jesse, I want you to have me buried neatly, and have some nice mottled marble tombstone put up at my grave--have inscribed on the stone "Died by his own hand because of weary." P. S. Jesse, I have made out some accounts on three pieces of paper which will show you pretty well how my business stands. Some one will bring you these papers. Farewell forever.--J. E. McCall." Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 5, Col 3--Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Webb, who were called here last week by the death of Mr. Webb's mother, Mrs. M. E. Webb, returned to their home in Burlington, Iowa, Friday, having received a message that one of their children was very sick. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 5, Col 4--Mrs. Roy Richards returned Friday from a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Evans, of Chicago. She reports that her brother, George Evans, who is in West Point, and who she got to visit, as he attended the Army-Navy football game, is looking fine and is doing nicely in his school work. Thursday, 9 Dec 1926, Vol 40, No 32, Pg. 8, Col 2--OUR HUNTSVILLE LETTER, By W. T. Dameron, cont.--(edited by compiler)--The funeral and burial of Dan Edwards, aged 25, who died at Cushing, Oklahoma, Thursday of last week, took place here Monday afternoon. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. P. Davidson. The funeral was in charge of the Odd Fellow lodge of this city. Burial in the city cemetery. A large crowd attended the services. Deceased was born and reared in this county. He married Miss Maggie Jackson a few years ago, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Jackson of this city. Soon after their marriage they moved to California, and only a few weeks ago they moved to Oklahoma. He leaves a wife and two children, mother and one brother, who reside here. The widow and children will remain here. About 18 years ago, Dan Edwards, Sr., the deceased's father, with his family started to Canada to make their home. While on the way there Mr. Edwards was attacked with pneumonia and died before arriving in Canada. The wife and children returned here with the body, and where the wife and children remained. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.