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, USA, 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 1, col 1--MRS. SALLIE JACKSON EXPIRES SUDDENLY--Passes Away Unexpectedly at Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. T. H. Walton, Friday Morning.--The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Sallie Jackson, and especially those who had seen her the day before, apparently in the very best of health, were shocked beyond measure when the news went over town Friday morning of last week that she had passed away about 3 o'clock that morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. H. Walton, death resulting from paralysis or acute indigestion. She had spent the day busy as usual about the home and seemed to be stronger and in better health and spirits than she had been in months, and her sudden passing a few hours later was a terrible shock to her family and friends. She ate a hearty supper and after reading for some little time, retired at the usual hour. In the early morning hours Mr. and Mrs. Walton, who slept down stairs, heard a rapping on the floor above, they having told her to thus call them if she should take sick at any time or wanted anything, and not being certain but what it was a rap at the door, Mr. Walton went to the latter, while Mrs. Walton rushed up stairs. Mrs. Jackson was standing in the floor and was deathly pale, and remarked when her daughter came into the room, "I am awful sick." Asked where she was in pain, she placed her hand on her stomach and said, "Here," and then staggering toward the bed, she remarked, "I believe it has got me this time," fell across the foot of the bed, dying as she fell, it is believed, as she never moved or showed the least sign of life, and was dead when the physician, who had been called at once, arrived. Sallie Turner Jackson was the daughter of David Turner, one of the early citizens of the county, and was born on the old Turner farm near Huntsville in April, 1848, and was in her 78th year. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. D. Rutherford of Huntsville and Mrs. T. H. Walton of this place. She also leaves two grandchildren, t. H. Walton, Jr., of Kansas City, and Mrs. Lillian Rutherford of Huntsville; also two brothers, Warren and H. Scott Turner, and one sister, Miss Miller Vaughan Turner who reside on the old home place. Many friends also survive her, and especially in Huntsville, where she lived many years before moving to Higbee. She united with the Christian church in Huntsville, and of which her father was a charter member, in early girlhood and had since retained her membership there. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon by the Rev. E. Y. Keiter, assisted by the Rev. C. B. Dabney of Huntsville, her pastor for years, in the presence of a crowd that filled the church. Having known her since boyhood and their parents having been friends, Rev. Keiter paid a beautiful tribute to the departed, dwelling particularly on her love and sacrifice and planning for her daughters and of the esteem in which she was held by those who knew her best. The prayer by Rev. Dabney, who had known her so long and intimately, was one of the most beautiful ever delivered here and, if possible, added to the solemn stillness of the occasion. Mrs. J. C. Lay and Mrs. Joe Bentley of Huntsville, old neighbors and friends of the deceased, rendered in a most beautiful and touching manner the duet, "Sometime We'll Understand." Despite the almost impassable roads and the cold, raw day, a large crowd accompanied the funeral party to the Higbee cemetery, where the frail body was tenderly laid to rest. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 1, col 2--Faithful Dog Dies--Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Land are mourning the death of their favorite bird dog, "Canty" and which had been as one of the family for fifteen years, he having died one day last week, but whether from old age or poison, is not known. "Canty" in his day was a fine hunter, and up to the day of his death was as good a watch dog as could be found anywhere. Because of his faithfulness and their genuine affection for him, "Canty" was given decent burial, his casket being a pine box built by Mr. Land. All honor to them for their affection for the animal. The dog is the very best friend a man has, and it is hard to think that after a lifetime of loyalty and affection, no matter the treatment accorded them, death ends it all for them, and for one we don't believe it. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 1, col 2--John T. Robb Improving--A. J. Robb informs us that his son, John T. Robb, who left for Colorado six weeks ago, accompanied by his wife, for the benefit of his health, recently moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and that he is doing nicely. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 1, col 5--Franklin Naylor Critically Ill--Franklin Naylor, who recently moved from here to Burton, is critically ill at the home of his son, Oscar, in that place, and was no better when last heard from yesterday. As Mr. Naylor is about 84 years old, his recovery is problematical. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 1, col 6--HIP BROKEN AND ELBOW CRUSHED IN FALL--Jas. Ballantine Seriously Injured in Fall From Boiler House at Mine No. 11--Jas. Ballantine was very seriously injured Sunday night in a fall from the boiler house at mine No. 11, having his right hip broken and his right elbow shattered. Mr. Ballantine, who was night engineer or fireman, had gone to the roof of the building to fix the whistle, which had stuck, and in descending to the ladder the latter fell, when he attempted to save himself by holding to the eaves, but this gave way and he fell fifteen feet. He was taken to a Moberly hospital the next day where x-ray pictures were taken, and which showed breaks as above stated. The leg bone was broken straight across just below the hip joint, which will insure a perfect knitting together and no shortening of the limb. He will not be so fortunate, we are sorry to say, with the injury to the elbow, Dr. C. F. Burkhalter, the attending physician, stating that it will result in a stiff joint. The arm is still greatly swollen and until the swelling is reduced the break can not be set. Mr. Ballantine has the sympathy of all. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 4, col 4--Mr. and Mrs. Carl I. Duncan of Marshall announce the birth on the 23rd, of a son, and who has been christened Carl I., Jr. Junior's arrival, besides making the home of his parents a heaven on earth, will likely mean that Higbee folks will not see R. G. Duncan, who recently went to Marshall to make his home with his son, Carl, as frequently of yore, and will also mean that the latter will now be known as "Grandpa" Duncan, instead of "Uncle Dick." Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 2--G. R. Rennolds spent Wednesday in Fayette with his brother, John M. Rennolds. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 2--Mrs. Mattie Miles of Huntsville was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Belle Murphy, the first of the week. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 2--Mrs. Jeff Dougherty returned Friday from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. McGonnigal, of Hannibal. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 2--Mrs. Wm. McGlothlin of New Franklin was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Brown Duffield, the first of the week. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 3--Justus Deering who recently moved to Springfield, Ill., returned yesterday to remain, being one of the shareholders in the Moniteau Coal Co. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 3--Mrs. J. J. Pos who was called to Peoria, Ill., last week by the serious illness of her brother, Dan Wytcherly, returned Tuesday, leaving him much better. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 3--Mrs. Walker Higdon left Friday for Gary, Ind., where Mr. Higdon has a good position, and where they will make their home. She was accompanied by her brother, George Hudson, who hoped to find employment. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 4--Mt. Pleasant Items--Walker Bradshear of Rucker visited his sister, Mrs. J. S. Reed last Friday. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 5--Mt. Pleasant Items--Mrs. R. S. Fisher spent a few days last week with her brother, George Bayse, and family, of near Rocheport. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 5--Mt. Pleasant Items--George Bruce and wife are rejoicing over the birth of a son, born October 21. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 5--Mt. Pleasant Items--Mrs. J. T. Ancell is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Claude McKinzie, in Moberly. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 5--Mt. Pleasant Items--Wm. Hitt and wife of Denver, Colo., left here Monday for their home after a visit of several weeks with Mrs. Hitt's parents, S. P. Naylor and wife, who are, both, in very poor health. They were accompanied by George Winn and wife, and Arthur Caldwell also of Denver who have been visiting here for some time. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 5--Mt. Pleasant Items--Eula Lyle visited her sister, Mrs. Warren Wilbanks and family Saturday night. Friday, 30 Oct. 1925, Vol 39 No. 27, pg. 5, col 5--Russell Items--Martin Robb has been looking thro' the Sears, Robuck catalogue this week to find him another baby. He says William Dale just keeps him up half the night, and he wants one to keep him up the rest of the night. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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