Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 1--Miss Robb Doing Nicely.--Miss Claudine Robb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller Robb, who had been suffering for several weeks from symptoms of appendicitis, was seized with an acute attack of that malady Friday of last week, and her condition was so alarming that it was necessary that she be operated on at once, and was rushed to a Moberly hospital where the operation was performed immediately on her arrival. She came through it nicely, we are pleased to state, and has since been doing famously and will be able to come home in a few days. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 1--Injured In Auto Accident--Mrs. John Blakely, while on her way home from Moberly Saturday, was painfully hurt when her car came in collision with another on the Six-Mile Lane just south of Moberly, the particulars of which we have not been able to learn. She was taken to a Moberly hospital where her injuries were attended to the worst being an injury to her right arm, but which was not broken. We could not learn of the damage to either car nor the cause of the accident. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 2--Jake Shaiffer to Hospital--Jake Shaiffer, one of our best known citizens, who has been sick for the past ten days, taking a turn for the worse the first of the week, was rushed to a Moberly hospital Tuesday, it being thought that an operation might be necessary to save his life. It was found, however, that such was not the case, and he has since been doing nicely and was reported to be still on the mend at the hour of going to press. As he is over 80 years old, it was feared by his friends that his recovery would be a matter of grave doubt, and all rejoice that the prospects are that he will be able to return home in a short time in his usual health. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 3--W. A. Fowler Sells Farm--W. A. Fowler this week sold his farm of 120 acres six miles south of town to Mrs. S. E. Merry of Moberly for $4800, taking Mrs. Merry's residence in that city in on the deal. Mr. Fowler will sell a big lot of personal property at the farm on the 29th and will move immediately thereafter to Moberly. Mrs. Merry will move to the farm. Mr. Fowler and family will be given up with a great deal of regret by neighbors and friends and all hope that they may return to the community at some future time to remain. But wherever they cast their lot, the best wishes of all will go with them. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 3--Jas. Barron to Hospital.--Jas. Barron, who has been suffering for several years from what has been pronounced by some physicians as cancer of the stomach, and by others as ulcers, and whose case has proved a complete puzzle to medical science, went to a Boonville hospital the latter part of last week for an examination, and was informed, so we are advised, that there was no reason why he should not get well, but was advised, we understand, that he would have to follow, implicitly, the advice of his physicians as to diet. As Jim has lived through a period of semi-starvation for so many years, this should be quite an easy task for him by this time, and along with his other friends we sincerely trust that he will take the advice and soon be his old self again. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 4--New Baptist Church Members--The following are the new members added to the Baptist church during the recent tabernacle meeting conducted by the Rev. Baker and Brower, as furnished us by the church clerk, Joe Lay: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Turpin, Wm. Hurshman, Gilbert Claypool, Lilly Claypool, Clara Atkins, Myrtle Atkins, Bettie Warford, Freddie Warford, Ethel Chism, Warren Winn, Donald Woods, Pete Gruber, Georgia Gruber, James Gruber, Alberta Edwards and John D. Edwards. Baptismal services were held at the Alton lake Sunday afternoon, when all of the above who had not united with the church by letter, some twelve or more, were baptized by the pastor, the Rev. L. M. White, a very large crowd being on hand to witness this most solemn rite. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 4--Mrs. John Lynch to Hospital.--Mrs. John Lynch, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken to a Boonville hospital the latter part of last week for a serious surgical operation, and which was performed a few days later. It was at first reported that the outcome was quite problematical, but we are glad to say that she is holding her own, and that she was reported quite a bit improved yesterday. Her many friends join the NEWS in the hope that she will be soon restored to them. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 4--Bryan Barron, who was injured one day last week by falling off a truck while working on the new transmission line of the Missouri Light & Power Co., cutting a deep gash behind his right ear, has been having more or less trouble from the injury since, although at the time it was not considered any ways serious, and it was thought the first of the week that a mastoid abscess was forming and that an operation might be necessary. He was better yesterday and it was believed he would have no further trouble. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 6--Mrs. Wm. Hurshman returned Saturday from Colorado Springs, Colo., where she spent several weeks with her brother, Sam Whitmore, and family. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 6--Mrs. Teresia Gatz, who has been making her home with her son-in-law, F. M. Blaise, for the past year, left yesterday for Kansas City, where she will make her home with a daughter. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 1, col 6--Burl Wheeler, who has been located in Hugo, Colorado, for several years, writes us: "Please change my paper from Hugo to 462 Southwest 2nd St., Abilene, Kas. We came here for the benefit of Christine's health. She is recovering from nervousness fast. The altitude at Hugo was too high for her. Rained here all day today. Here is where the watermelons grow as large as 80 pounds. Fine country here. My regards to all inquiring friends." Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 2, col 1&2--Thursday the 17th, was a very pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Goin it being Mr. Goin's 61st birthday, and which was fittingly celebrated with a big dinner, which was enjoyed to the fullest, as was the entire day. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Romie Piper, Odessa; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper, Slater; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Goin and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Goin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Longdon and baby and Mrs. Alfred Towels. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 2, col 2--Yates Items--Mrs. W. H. Stark gave her daughter, Mildred, a surprise party Wednesday night, it being her 15th birthday. Those present: Misses Eileen Robertson, Juanita Strain, Ruby Goon, Virginia Goon, Margaret Robb, Ruby Swetnam, Dorothy Banning, Betty Kingery, Helen Stark; Messrs. Harold Stark, Robert Tribble, Robert and Pat Dysart, J. t. Goon, Haskell Kingery, Lester Banning, Gatha Morley, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stark, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bartee. After supper she took them all to Armstrong to the Band concert. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born on the 19th to Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson, a son. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Omar Dougherty left Saturday for Chicago where he hoped to find employment. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Oliver Fishbeck of Slater was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, Saturday. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 3--Russell Items--Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sharp and son, Donald, were the guests of Charles Ware and family Sunday eve. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 3&4--Russell Items--Mr. and Mrs. Martin Robb spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Atkins. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 4--Russell Items--W. is for Wilford Ware, Who is full of joy and pride; Says he will take Miss R____ J____ For his beloved bride. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 5, col 5--Russell Items--Mrs. Miller Robb spent most of the day in the cellar Monday. She took some butter to the cellar and the old gobbler saw her and wouldn't let her back to the house. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 8, col 2--Mt. Pleasant--Bert Flud and family left here Sunday for Miami where Mr. Flud has employment. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 8, col 2--Mt. Pleasant--Eula Lyle met with a very painful accident Friday night of last week when the car in which she was riding turned over while coming down the Ivie hill. There were four occupants of the car but fortunately, none of the rest was hurt. Friday, 25 Sep. 1925, Vol 39 No. 22, pg. 8, col 6-Mt. Pleasant--Mrs. Jas. Southwick and little daughter left Monday for Delvin, Wis., after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Williams. 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 506 W. Ohio St. Butler, MO 64730 Additions, corrections, comments welcome.