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. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 4--Don Boyd Suffering From Goiter--The many Higbee friends of Don Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, formerly of this place, who has been in a very serious condition at his home in Tilden, Ill., for the past two years or more, suffering, presumably, from leakage of the heart, and who was stricken with paralysis about a year ago, which affected his entire left side, will learn with regret that he is suffering from goiter, in addition to his other troubles, that fact having just been ascertained, the news reaching here in a letter from Mr. Boyd to J. T. Randolph. It is believed now that this has been Don's trouble all the time, and if such proves to be the case there may be some hope for him through an operation, and his legion of friends join the NEWS in the hope that, now that the nature of his malady has finally been determined, he will in time be his old self again. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 4--George Wilson Seriously Ill--Geo. Wilson, who has been seriously ill for the past two months, but who had recovered as to be able to be out the latter part of last week, was taken suddenly ill Monday, since which time he has been in a very serious condition, although he was thought to be some better Wednesday. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 4--J. S. Durnil Better--J. S. Durnil, who has been quite sick for the past week, is some better, we are pleased to state, and is now able to be up part of the time. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 5--S. E. Marrs Sells Grocery--S. E. Marrs and son, Raymond, who have been operating a grocery store on Coates street in Moberly for several months, they having purchased the Burkebee & Miller stock, disposed of the store last week. Mr. Marrs moved to Moberly on purchasing the store, renting his residence here to Emmett Dulany for a year. Mr. and Mrs. Marrs, we learn will return to Higbee next week to remain. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 5--Rev. John Lindsey Called as Pastor--The official board of the Christian church at a meeting Tuesday night, we understand, called the Rev. John Lindsey, a student of Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Mo., and a son of the Rev. A. N. Lindsey of Clinton, to the pastorate for the new year. Rev. Lindsey preached two very able sermons here some weeks ago and very favorably impressed all who heard him. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 5--Tolbert-Hitt--Mr. Chas. M. Tolbert and Mrs. Annie Hitt were united in marriage in the south part of town Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Notley Magruder, and will make their home, we understand, on the Tolbert farm, south of town. The NEWS joins others in congratulations and best wishes. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 6--PARIS DOUGHERTY DEAD--Former Resident of This Community Dies at His Home in Oregon--The many friends and acquaintances of Paris Dougherty, formerly of the Myers vicinity, will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Baker, Oregon, on the 17th, from paralysis. The NEWS is in receipt of the following letter from his son, C. T. Dougherty, telling of the sad event, and which will be read with general regret by all who knew the deceased, as he was loved and respected by all: "I am writing you to advise you of the death of my father, Paris Dougherty. He was born near Myers, Howard county, Mo., on March 5, 1848, and died in Baker, Oregon, November 17, 1925, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 12 days. He is survived by his wife, Annie E. Dougherty, one daughter, Mrs. Maude M. Dobbins, of Melba, Idaho, and one son, C. T. Dougherty of Baker, Oregon, one sister, Mrs. J. H. Dougherty, of near Myers, and one brother, B. F. Dougherty, of Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Dougherty grew to manhood near the place of his birth and on March 16, 1871, was married to Annie E. Patton of Boone county. Six children were born to this union, but only two are now living. "Mr. Dougherty moved from Howard county to Cedar county about 1880, and from there to Douglas county in 1883. In 1889 he returned to Howard county to take care of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dougherty. After their death he returned to Southern Missouri, and in 1900 he went West, where he remained until his death. About 38 years ago he united with the Christian church and remained a faithful member to the end. He took an active part in all community affairs and was loved by all who knew him. "He has been reading the Higbee News for many years and was always pleased to receive it, as it was almost like a letter from home. "His health had been failing for the last 18 months and his death was caused from paralysis." Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 1, col. 6--Mrs. Chas. Frisk Dead--Mrs. Chas. Frisk, who had been suffering from heart trouble for many weeks, died at the family home in this place at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Deceased was 72 years old and was born in West Virginia, coming to this state and this vicinity when quite a girl. She was married to Chas. Frisk about fifty years ago, and is survived by him, their two children, daughters, dying in infancy. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Staunton of Centralia, and two brothers, W. H. and Thomas Wheeler, both of this place. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. L. M. White, pastor of the Baptist church of which deceased had been a member for many years, and interment made in the Higbee cemetery. The NEWS joins the community in sympathy to the bereaved ones, and especially to the aged husband. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 5, col. 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, on the 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berkley, a daughter. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 5, col. 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Born, on the 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Stevenson, a daughter. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 5, col. 1--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. Joel Robb and little grandson, Olan Robb, spent the week-end in Marshall visiting her daughter, Mrs. Milton Williams, and other relatives. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 5, col. 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. D. S. Hare, Mrs. John Newton, Miss Mamie Truby, Jasper Roberts and Frank Hairl attended the funeral of "Uncle" Jimmy Roberts at Clark Monday. Deceased who was an uncle of Mrs. Hare and Mr. Roberts, was 77 years old, and is survived by his widow and eight children. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 8, col. 4--West Point Items--Misses Jewel Chism and Felicia Lewis were guests of Mrs. Sid Swetnam Thursday night. Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 8, col. 4--West Point Items--Leonard Chism, who works near Moberly, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chism. Friday, 4 Dec 1925, Vol 39, No. 32--ISSUE MISSING Friday, 11 Dec 1925, Vol 39 No. 33--ISSUE MISSING 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.

Can someone help me connect the dots here with the Chism family? Are the folks below related to the branch of Chisms who intermarried with the Williams? Is there a gedcom out there that is downloadable which is somewhat accurate so that I can see how the Chisms relate with each other and with other families? I have very spotty information on even my own branch--Sarah G. Chism who married John C. Williams (by the way, do we have a marriage date and place for this couple?) Thank you, Elizabeth DuBois Russo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike & Kathy Bowlin" <mkbowlin@iland.net> To: <MOHOWARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 11:19 PM Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Higbee News, 27 Nov 1925, through 11 Dec 1925 > Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 8, col. 4--West Point Items--Misses Jewel > Chism and Felicia Lewis were guests of Mrs. Sid Swetnam Thursday night. > > Friday, 27 Nov. 1925, Vol 39 No. 31, pg. 8, col. 4--West Point Items--Leonard Chism, > who works near Moberly, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chism.